LOS ANGELES – March 8, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, releases a new update for its open world mobile RPG, Blade & Soul Revolution. A variety of new content is now available including a legendary seasonal dungeon, Radiant items, game improvements, and limited-time events.

Players can enter the new legendary seasonal dungeon, Forgotten Temple,and battle the Scorpion Queen. The Forgotten Temple Season Soul Shield will be rewarded to all players who are successful in defeating this formidable foe. The additions of the Radiant Legendary Relic and Radiant Legendary Hunt Equipment (Weapon/Accessory) provide players with higher stats, special options, and equipping more Gems. These items can be obtained through the Legendary Blacksmith in-game menu.

The new game update also brings several new features and upgrades that can be enjoyed by all players. Balance improvements have been made for the following six classes: Destroyer, Force Master, Kung Fu Master, Blade Dancers, Summoners, and GunSlinger. Class characteristics have been strengthened allowing players to enjoy PvP/PvE content. A new Passive Level is now available to players who achieve Hongmoon Level 50. This can increase Defense, Block, PvP Attack Reduction and PvP Defense Ignore Attack Power. As part of the Ancient Wheel Reformation, Yellow Radiant Legendary Weapon/Accessory Design, Radiant Legendary Relic Design and Sparkling Relic Crystal have been added.

Several limited-time events are now available, including:

• Brilliantly Radiant Hunt Accessory: Once players complete missions, related equipment such as crafting, enhancement or restoration, Yellow Hunt Accessory will be available.
• Brilliantly Radiant Relic: Players can acquire the Legendary Relic Parts Selection Box by completing missions, as well as participating in Tower of Spirits, Training Ground or obtaining dungeon loyalty points.
• Springtime Dungeon Tour: Completing dungeon missions or raids will be rewarded a New Deluxe Ascension Gift.
• Springtime Random Mission: Players who finish missions such as clearing dungeons/raids or defeating field bosses will have the opportunity to receive the Legendary Skill Badge Tablet 10+1 and Springtime Material Bundle.
  • The newly added Springtime Material Bundle includes various items such as Sparkling Normal Metal(x5), Sparkling Normal Ore(x10), Sparkling Relic Crystal(x5), Special Metal(x10), Special Ore(x20), Special Relic Crystal(x10). This can be used to craft a Radiant Legendary Equipment.
• Springtime First Purchase Gift: During the event period, players who purchase in-game items can acquire an Ancient Wheel Selection Box.

Blade & Soul Revolution is an open world mobile RPG that translates breathtaking cinematic stories of revenge based on the PC online game of Blade & Soul. The game stays true to its PC roots with a high level of full 3D graphics and large-scale content that has been revamped to perform flawlessly on mobile devices. It displays an eastern-fantasy world with stunning full 3D graphics backed by the Unreal Engine 4, offering massive real-time faction battle and incomparable hands-on action experience.

Blade & Soul Revolution is now available as a free download (with in-app purchases) via the App Store, and on Google Play. For more information, please follow Blade & Soul Revolution on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, The King of Fighters ALLSTAR, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, and forthcoming PC games like Paragon: The Overprime. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Patch 6.35 Launched With New Tribal Quests, Deep Dungeon and More

LONDON (March 8, 2023) – SQUARE ENIX® today announced that it has collaborated with PUMA on a FINAL FANTASY XIV collection in celebration of the game’s upcoming 10^th anniversary, which will go on sale in select markets and online at Puma.com beginning on 15^th March and in North America on 25^th March, 2023. Additionally Patch 6.35 for the critically acclaimed MMORPG FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online launched this week. The patch brings with it the next stage in the Manderville weapon enhancement quest series, alongside the latest Deep Dungeon: Eureka Orthos, offering players the opportunity to explore an ever-changing laboratory in pursuit of both rewards and challenges. 

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Online and apparel brand PUMA have also teamed up to create a special collection that celebrates FINAL FANTASY XIV Online’s 10th anniversary and embodies the beloved game’s theme of the duality between light and dark. The new aesthetic collection, designed by PUMA for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, consists of footwear, apparel, and accessories, which combine iconic PUMA DNA, contrasting colour palettes, and iconic graphics and characters from the visually immersive game. The collection will be available from 15^th March 2023 in-store and online at puma.com in select markets, and from 25^th March, 2023 in North America.

In anticipation of the collaboration’s release, a new CG teaser campaign kicks off today, showcasing sneak peeks of the coming collection. Check out the first teaser video, which features the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online brand breaking into the PUMA world.

The collection will be available to purchase in-store and online in select markets worldwide and online at puma.com from 15^th March, 2023, and from 25^th March, 2023 in North America.

Further details on Patch 6.35 can be found below: 

• New Tribal Quests: Loporrits – With the moon no longer needed for interstellar evacuation, myriad tiny voices cry out for new purpose. Fortunately for the erstwhile starship crew, their own Dreamingway has no little experience in fretting over such matters, and is determined to help each and every Loporrit find their way.
• New Deep Dungeon: Eureka Orthos – An ever-changing dungeon whose architecture is never quite the same each time players enter to explore its depths. All players will begin at level 81, and only by fighting the enemies within will they be able to gain the strength and experience needed to explore its secrets.
• Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures – After enduring a series of surreal misadventures on the moon, Inspector Hildibrand has made it back to the star’s surface. He and his eclectic crew launch themselves directly into the search for Master PuPu’s missing companion—an endeavor which attracts the attention of old acquaintances both affable and aggravating…

• Weapon Enhancement Quests – Manderville Weapons –Lord Godbert has been diligently deciphering his ancestor’s manual in a bid to recreate the magnificent Manderville weaponry. Though stymied by cryptic code for quite some time, the key to advancing the augmentation process is finally in his well-manicured hands!
• Tool Enhancement Quests – Splendorous Tools – Emerging from a hermit-like existence at the bottom of the Tempest, a legendary craftsman makes his triumphant return home! The Crystalline Mean provides the stage for a new saga of splendid tools and ardent artisans.

For more information on Patch 6.3 and Patch 6.35 content, visit the promotional site: https://sqex.to/5d234

Players can also currently enjoy this year’s Little Ladies Day in-game event until Wednesday, March 15, offering limited time quests and rewards: the Little Ladies’ Dance emote, the Lovely Little Ladies’ Day Advertisement housing item and the Decisions Orchestrion Roll. For more information, please visit: https://sqex.to/hM5L6

With more than 27 million total registered players, there has never been a better time for newcomers to begin their adventures in the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online saga. The expanded Free Trial now includes all content from A Realm Reborn™ and the Heavensward™ expansion (and updates through Patch 3.56), as well as an additional playable race (Au Ra), and three additional playable jobs (Dark Knight, Astrologian, and Machinist). Free Trial players can enjoy hundreds of hours of award-winning gameplay and story experiences equivalent to two full FINAL FANTASY titles, without limit on playtime. More information can be found at: http://sqex.to/FFXIVFreeTrial 

For more information on FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker™, visit the official site at: https://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/endwalker/

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 173 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

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WOW! Samsung Goes Big with 2023 Neo QLED TV Range Available Now

• Samsung delivers a premium home entertainment experience that offers more than meets the eye: Samsung’s latest generation of Neo QLED TVs take the brand’s brilliant picture, stunning design, smart connectivity, and mind-blowing sound to new heights in sizes up to 98-inches.
• Supported by the pinnacle of cinematic sound, Samsung’s 2023 Soundbar series feature True Dolby ATMOS & DTS:X audio and are the perfect immersive match for Neo QLED.
• Samsung has been the Global No.1 TV brand for 17 years running and is the recipient of Canstar Blue’s Most Satisfied Customer Award for TVs and Home Theatre for the second consecutive year.

SYDNEY, Australia, 09 March 2023 – Samsung Electronics Australia today announced the availability of its 2023 Samsung Neo QLED 8K TV and Samsung Neo QLED 4K TV ultra-premium models that begins phased distribution at authorised retailers nationwide from this week. The next generation Neo QLED models kick-start the highly anticipated roll out of Samsung 2023 home entertainment portfolio which includes Samsung’s award-winning home audio soundbar solutions championed by the premium Q-Series range. With a focus on powerful performance, enhanced connectivity, and advanced personalisation; Samsung’s 2023 line-up provides screen options for any preference and lifestyle, all from the Global No.1 TV brand for 17 years running.

“We’re proud to deliver a range of Neo QLED TVs and Q-Series soundbars that Australians can count on to provide premium big screen home cinema experiences to suit every lifestyle,” said Jeremy Senior, Vice President- Consumer Electronics, Samsung Australia.

“Beyond making large screen sizes and premium picture quality more accessible than ever, openness and connectivity are what set’s our 2023 TV range apart. We see the role of TVs in 2023 as being a central hub for monitoring and controlling the multitude of digital devices in the home. Via the integrated Samsung Smart Hub feature, that dream is now a reality. The result is a personalised experience that can entertain while adding new levels of convenience from the leading TV brand that Australians can trust.” 

Samsung Neo QLED 8K TVs and Samsung Neo QLED 4K TVs combine brilliant picture and design with dynamic audio and seamless connectivity resulting in a versatile screen vivid enough for bright rooms. Images look incredible thanks to Samsung Quantum Mini LED technology that powers up to 33 million pixels[5] and delivers a billion colours. With an advanced Neural Quantum Processor, Samsung Neo QLED TVs upgrade content automatically to either 4K or 8K resolution based on the model for improved detail using 14-bit processing and AI upscaling.

Both models deliver bright highlights and a wide range of colours that have been validated by the experts at Pantone^®. High-resolution panels automatically apply real-time, scene-by-scene High Dynamic Range (HDR) effects with new Auto HDR Remastering to deliver extraordinary contrast. Plus, there’s not a bad seat in the house with Anti-Glare and Ultra Viewing Angle technology that displays clear 8K or 4K quality content at virtually any angle or light, producing vivid colour across the screen.

More WOW than ever: Samsung Neo QLED 8K TV

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Samsung’s Neo QLED 8K TV line includes incredible picture quality with an Infinity Display design making it virtually bezel and border-free for an edge-to-edge 8K picture. Experience 8K quality in a billion colours with intense contrast powered by a grid of Samsung Quantum Mini LEDs.

Its ultra-powerful Neural Quantum processor plays content at its full potential and uses AI-based processing to upscale the picture to 8K resolution – no matter how the content was created. Plus, the viewing experience is complemented by life-like sound with Dolby Atmos^®, Object Tracking Sound Pro, Adaptive sound, and Q-Symphony 3.0.

With exceptional motion up to 4K 144Hz, Samsung Neo QLED 8K levels up your gaming experience with consistently crisp visuals at incredibly high speeds. The TV virtually eliminates lag and motion blur via Real Game Enhancer, while the combination of built-in features such as Xbox Game Pass, Game Bar, Ultrawide Game View, and Freesync Premium Pro help gamers take control, take on the competition, and take their gaming performance to new heights. Plus, the redesigned Slim One Connect box helps keep messy cables out of sight.

The Samsung Neo QLED 8K Smart TV (QN900C) is available in 85-inches, 75-inches, and 65-inches.

Recommended retail price:

• 85-inches RRP: $12,699.
• 75-inches RRP: $9,879.
• 65-inches RRP: $7,549.

Experience the difference: Neo QLED 4K TVs

The 2023 Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV line-up makes everything look better with 4K upscaling and offers clearer viewing from wide viewing angles even during the daytime. Ultra-precise Quantum Mini LED technology controls the individual zones of light delivering incredible colour accuracy and light control, surreal life-like detail, deep blacks and brilliant contrast. Viewers can enjoy colour validated by the experts at Pantone^®, while experiencing stellar brightness with Neo Quantum HDR+. Scenes take on new dimensions with HDR10+ mapping tones and shifting colour and contrast.

Whether streaming an HD movie, watching live sports or enjoying home videos, viewers can experience it all transformed into sharp 4K resolution with an AI-powered processor that upgrades content scene-by-scene to 4K. To add to the viewing experience, Dolby Atmos and Object Tracking Sound+ track the scene and movement with pinpoint accuracy.

Two Neo QLED 4K TV series are rolling out now, including QN90C and QN85C.The line-up also includes the 4K QLED Q60C.

Recommended retail price:

Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV QN90C (43-inches, 50-inches, 55-inches, 65-inches, 75-inches, 85-inches)

• 85-inches RRP: $7,899
• 75-inches RRP: $6,159 
• 65-inches RRP: $4,649 
• 55-inches RRP: $3,489
• 50-inches RRP: $2,899 
• 43-inches RRP: $2,319

Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV QN85C (55-inches, 65-inches, 75-inches, 85-inches)

• 85-inches RRP: $6,999
• 75-inches RRP: $5,199
• 65-inches RRP: $4,079
• 55-inches RRP: $3,149

Samsung QLED 4K Smart TV Q60C (55-inches, 65-inches, 75-inches, 85-inches)

• 85-inches RRP: $4,619
• 75-inches RRP: $2,889
• 65-inches RRP: $2,189 
• 55-inches RRP: $1,729

Better Together with Premium Q-Series Soundbars

A premium big screen experience is only complete with an ultra-immersive big sound audio experience to match. While Samsung TVs come with impressive built-in speakers, when paired with a Samsung Soundbar, these devices can offer a truly powerful, immersive, and personalised home cinema experience.

Designed for a premium audio experience, Samsung Neo QLED TVs pair effortlessly with Samsung soundbars, with the latest Q-Series Q990C soundbar sitting at the pinnacle of the range. Wireless True Dolby Atmos & DTS:X with 11.1.4ch Surround Sound, optimised with Samsung Q-Symphony enables the Q990C to deliver our most captivating cinematic sound experience yet. The new iteration of Q-Symphony provides an evolved paired sound between the TV and soundbar, by way of the soundbar tapping into the TV’s Neural Processing Unit to analyse audio signals and process each sound for more detail.

Samsung’s 2023 Q-Series lineup is rolling out now and includes Q990C, Q930C, Q800C, Q700C and Q600C.

Recommended retail price:

• Q990C RRP: $2,099 
• Q930C RRP: $1,599 
• Q800C RRP: $1,099 
• Q700C RRP: $899 
• Q600C RRP: $799

Connectivity Features for a Better Experience

Samsung Neo QLED TVs feature Smart Hub – the centrepiece of the connected home experience that brings together Entertainment, Gaming, Ambient options, and SmartThings all in one place.The Tizen OS-powered entertainment hub delivers access to Samsung TV Plus, the brand’s free ad-supported TV (FAST) and video-on-demand service that offers 91+ channels in Australia and thousands of shows and movies on-demand.

Committed to the need to make smart device connectivity easier and more intuitive, SmartThingsusers can connect to and control various smart devices and appliances across the home from their 2023 Neo QLED TV. With the SmartThings Zigbee & Matter Thread One-Chip Module built directly into the TVs, there is no need to purchase a separate SmartThings dongle. SmartThings also seamlessly syncs and offers easier control of compatible Samsung and third-party appliances and IoT devices, enhancing convenience and personalisation through connectivity.

“Getting all of your smart home devices to work together has been an industry challenge for years. Samsung is working with leading brands, from appliances to HVAC systems, to make your home not just smarter, but simpler too,” says Mr. Senior. “The TV set has always been a central meeting point for the family, and now it’s the central place to manage all of your smart home experiences, helping you to live a more personalised, convenient, and connected lifestyle.”

Buy with Confidence

Australians can buy with confidence from Samsung, the Global No.1 TV brand for 17 years running. In 2022, Samsung Electronics Australia was awarded Mozo’s Outstanding Customer Satisfaction Award for TV in addition to Canstar Blue’s Most Satisfied Customer Award for TVs and Home Theatre for the second consecutive year. With the Samsung Solar Cell remote also receiving a Canstar Blue 2022 Innovation Excellence Award due to its “remarkable breakthrough in sustainability and convenience”, Samsung is Canstar Blue’s most celebrated AV brand of the decade.

For more information on Samsung’s range of TVs and soundbars, visit our website here: samsung.com/au/tvs/qled-tv/highlights

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About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. 

Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com/au.

MADRID — March 7, 2023 — DIG – Deep in Galaxies, the action roguelike platformer with open-world progression and tons of guns from developer Molton Studio and publisher Raiser Games, delivers an intergalactic smackdown today on Steam for PC and Steam Deck.

Suit up and ship out for a planet-hopping adventure full of guns, explosions, and platforming for up to four players. Master intuitive controls that allow for precise movement while blasting through enemies and leaping across massive chasms. Dig through procedurally generated planets designed around highly replayable, roguelike-inspired runs where every session brings new and unexpected surprises.

Leave a mark by taking on a variety of missions. Assist in some corporate espionage by sabotaging the Overlord’s tax servers or provide direct aid by carrying a sack of potatoes across a dangerous planet. DIG’s destructible environments and open-ended progression systems where tyrannical rulers exist to be ignored – or overthrown if you’re feeling productive. Rules are made to be broken! Select a character class to create a build from various skills and passive abilities. Equip laser rifles and burn through enemies, smack hostiles with super-powered hammers, or throw caution to the wind and run into battle with nothing more than a broken bottle and a dream. Everyone loves a wildcard, after all. And the best of it all, a grappling hook to zip around and get to work causing chaos throughout the galaxy.

Gather a crew locally, or with Steam Remote Play, for a four-player romp. Double down on skill synergies during multiplayer sessions to shred bosses in the blink of an eye and look good while doing it. Whether alone or with a team, DIG’s polished platforming and vast array of items ensures that there’s never a dull moment in space.

“With so many possible ways to make a mess in outer space, we can’t wait to see how chaotic our audience can get,” said Juan Iscar, Product Marketing Manager, Raiser Games. “Friendships only improve when grappling hooks and high explosives are involved.”

DIG – Deep in Galaxies is available now on Steam for $14,99 with English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Turkish language support. 

For more information about DIG – Deep in Galaxies, follow Raiser Games on Twitter.

About Raiser Games

Raiser Games is a boutique game publisher led by a team of industry veterans, specializing in helping independent developers bring their best ideas to life by producing, marketing, publishing, and distributing their products on multiple platforms on a worldwide scale. Raiser Games’ portfolio includes its flagship title YouTuber’s life, with over millions of players, Lovecraftian cult-hit Song of Horror, quirky arena shooter Goat of Duty, and MOBA manager spin-off Esports Life Tycoon, among others.

To learn more about please visit the team’s website. 

London, UK – March 8th 2023. Chucklefish and Robotality today announced the sequel to the multi award-winning Wargroove with Wargroove 2, coming to PC and Nintendo Switch.

Featuring signature charming pixel art and challenging turn-based combat, Wargroove 2 brings a brand new story-rich campaign, an advanced tiered Groove system, an all-new roguelike game mode ‘Conquest’, and a lovable cast of new Commanders to try out on the battlefield.

About Wargroove 2
Trouble stirs on the shores of Aurania. An ambitious new faction has unearthed forbidden relics capable of catastrophic consequences. But how far will they go to achieve glory? Take to the field, sea, and sky with a cast of new Commanders, using your wits to wage turn-based war!

• An all-new Wargroove adventure for new recruits and veteran wardogs alike!
• Return to the frontline with new Commanders, as mysterious new factions join the fight
• Commanders are more powerful than ever, with an all-new tiered Groove system
• Follow 3 new Campaign arcs, interwoven in a fierce conclusion
• Battle with or against your friends in Co-Op & Multiplayer mode, locally or online for up to 4 players
• Put your strategic abilities to the test with a new roguelike mode – Conquest!
• Develop new tactics with 5 new unit types to master
• Level-up ordinary units by picking up special items
• Get more creative than ever with new & improved map, campaign & cutscene editors
• Captivating soundtrack written by composer Dale North (Nintendo eShop, Disney Wish park and cruise experience, River City Girls 1 & 2, RWBY Arrowfell)

Wargroove 2 is being developed by German indie games studio and turn-based RPG veterans, Robotality. After working in partnership with Chucklefish for many years (Halfway and Pathway), Robotality are being handed the reins to the award-winning Wargroove IP to bring a fresh perspective on the franchise. 
“We’re thrilled to be back partnering with Chucklefish to bring the next iteration of the Wargroove series. It’s been a pleasure taking Wargroove to the next level, in a way which feels fresh and exciting for strategy fans, whilst still being true to a community who are passionate about this world and its characters.” Says Simon Bachmann, Art Director at Robotality. “All of us at Robotality have had a great time developing the next chapter in the Wargroove universe, and we hope fans will have as much fun playing, as we have creating”.

Wargroove 2 will be available on PC and Nintendo Switch.

About Robotality
Robotality is an independent game development studio, which was founded in co-operation with Nia Schmidheiny in 2013. While based predominantly in Germany, they however work with passionate developers from all over the globe, producing some of the most beautiful and truly unique game experiences. Robotality previously worked on original IP Halfway and Pathway, and are now partnered with Chucklefish to develop Wargroove 2.

About Chucklefish
Chucklefish is an independent game developer and publisher based in London, UK, with a love of charming pixel art and a drive to support and create amazing games. Since 2011, Chucklefish has developed its own games (Starbound and Wargroove) and supported indie developers to realize their own visions. They’ve published titles such as Risk of Rain, Stardew Valley, Timespinner, Pathway, Eastward, INMOST and Starmancer. With their third in-house game – Witchbrook – in the works as well as many exciting projects from their publishing partners, Chucklefish have never been more proud to remain independent. 

Push friendships to the brink in block-building party game Block’Em! Launching on Steam today 

London, UK – 8th March 2023 – Publisher Curve Games and Swedish studio Cat Shawl Games are excited to announce that their block-building party game Block’Em! is out today on Steam (PC) for £5.99 / $6.99 / €7.49. 

An exciting mix of platform and puzzle, Block’Em is an action-filled block-building party game for 2 to 4 players. The controls are simple but the road to victory is complex: players must be the first to reach the goal or be the last Blocky standing. 

Cat Shawl Games’ Studio Lead, Rasmus Östlund said, “Perfect for parties, Block’Em is a fast-paced, cute multiplayer game with a hugely competitive edge, that promises to push friendships to the brink and guarantees a whole lot of fun! We can’t wait for players to get down to challenging each other and really look forward to seeing what people think of Block’Em! and hope everyone loves playing as much as we loved making it!” 

About Block’Em: 

Cute, addictive and fast-paced party game to be enjoyed by 2-4 players. Outsmarting your opponent with cunning moves is easier said than done. Watch out; it’s not just fireballs you might have to dodge – Block’Em may bring out your competitive side! 

Features: 

• Marvelous Multiplayer – Up to 4 players online and local co-op 

• Build Bridges or Burn them – An exciting mix of platform and puzzle! Find your way through the vibrant, chaotic arena. Watch out for the fireballs! 
• Push Friendships to the brink – Block’Em brings out your competitive side. A sure way to make friendships stronger… or not! 
• May the best Block win! – Beat your opponents in a race to the finish or be the last Block to survive. 

Block’Em will be available for £5.99 / $6.99 / €7.49 on Steam. Coming soon to console. 

Store links: 

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1529220/BlockEm/  

About Curve Games

Curve Games (part of the Catalis Group) is an award-winning independent label working with developers across the world to deliver the best in interactive entertainment. With a uniquely diverse games catalogue that includes renowned indie hits such as For the King, Bomber Crew, The Ascent, Lawn Mowing Simulator, and the multi-million-selling smash hit Human Fall Flat, Curve Games has taken its place as one of the leading games publishers worldwide. 

About Cat Shawl Games 

A new indie studio based in Sweden, Cat Shawl Games is part of the Aurora Punks collective, a collaborative group working to make innovative, fun and playful titles, and Block’Em! is one such game.  

LONDON, UK – March 8, 2023 – Pugstorm is lighting the birthday candles and celebrating the first anniversary of Core Keeper in style with the launch of today’s special Anniversary Update, introducing a range of free in-game content from March 8th-20th.

Turn a birthday into a buff-day by finding and consuming the in-game birthday cake, giving your character a permanent boost to their maximum health. Throw an online birthday party with friends with wearable birthday hats, and play the ‘Happy Birthday’ song with a new music sheet available to discover in the game world.

While you’re out on your adventures looking for the Happy Birthday music sheet, keep an eye out for a special Terraria guest music sheet, introduced permanently with today’s update. Once found, explorers will be able to play Terraria’s ‘Journey’s Beginning’ track using Core Keeper’s in-game musical instruments.

With more new content coming to Core Keeper later this month with the free Cherry Blossom Festival Mini-Update, and a huge new update introducing pets to the game later this spring, there’s more content than ever for players to discover. Previous seasonal events, such as the Valentine’s ‘Quality of Love’ Update and ‘Christmas Seasonal Event’ can also be replayed by selecting them via the in-game Gameplay Settings menu, giving new and existing players the option to access previous seasonal content at any time.

Winner of ‘Best Social Game 2022’ at the TIGA Games Industry Awards, nominated for ‘Best Early Access Launch’ at the Golden Joystick Awards 2022, and with over 1 million units already sold, Core Keeper is a 1-8 player mining sandbox adventure set in an ancient cavern of creatures, treasures and trinkets. Mine relics and resources to build your base, craft new equipment and survive. Defeat giant monsters, discover hidden secrets, farm crops, go fishing, cook new recipes and explore a procedurally generated underground world to unravel the mystery of the ancient core.

Core Keeper is available now on PC via Steam Early Access.

About Pugstorm
Pugstorm is an award-winning development studio specialising in juicy pixel art games that will make your inner dog bark with joy.

About Fireshine Games
Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical videogames based in London, England. Originally established in 2014 under the name Sold Out, Fireshine Games works with studio giants such as Team 17, Rebellion and Frontier Developments as well as introducing new indie dev studios to the world like Pugstorm, Stonewheat & Sons, Spiral Circus, ColePowered Games and many more – publishing for physical and digital distribution. Fireshine is also part of the EG7 group of companies.