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Sony’s Creator to Creator: Inside The Last of Us – Episode 2 Now Live

Published today, in Part 2 of Sony’s Creator to Creator series on The Last of Us, Neil Druckmann (Executive Producer / Co-President, Naughty Dog), Craig Mazin (Executive Producer), Pedro Pascal (Joel), Bella Ramsey (Ellie), and Asad Qizilbash (Head of PlayStation Productions) continue their conversation around the opportunities and challenges of bringing The Last of Us to television.

They discuss some of the most important scenes in the show through episode 8, the role of violence and how laughter helped them overcome some of the anxiety they were feeling on set. Director Neil Druckmann also shares his experience working on both the game and the show and how he’s extremely proud of the outcome.

Visit the PlayStation Blog for additional details and to watch the full conversation about the journey of bringing The Last of Us to the silver screen.

Those who want to experience Joel and Ellie’s journey can play The Last of Us Part I, available on PS5 now and coming to PC March 28

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Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Guilty Gear -Strive-, Sid Meier’s Civilization 6, Valheim, and More

Overnight via Xbox Wire., Microsoft announced several new titles coming to the Xbox Game Pass libraries across cloud, console and PC beginning today, including:

Week of March 6: 

  • Guilty Gear –Strive-March 7 (Cloud, Console and PC)
  • Dead Space 2, March 9 (Cloud)
  • Dead Space 3March 9 (Cloud)

Week of March 13:

  • Valheim (Game Preview), March 14 (Console)
  • Sid Meier’s Civilization VIMarch 16 (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Week of March 20:

  • Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom – The Prince’s Edition, March 21 (Console and PC)

For more information, including news about other titles, head over to Xbox Wire.

Stun the Competition with the New Xbox Wireless Controller – Velocity Green

Xbox has announced the Xbox Wireless Controller – Velocity Green will soon be available in Australia and New Zealand.

Officially launching on March 24, the Xbox Wireless Controller – Velocity Green will be available for AUD $94.95 and NZD $109.95 respectively across leading retailers.

The Xbox Wireless Controller – Velocity Green features sculpted surfaces and refined geometry for enhanced comfort during gameplay, as well as textured grip and a hybrid d-pad, letting you elevate your game just like our entire range.

Fans eager to get their hands on the controller can pre-order now at the Microsoft Store.

The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition Now Available

Experience the definitive version of the critically acclaimed sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC

March 7, 2023Private Division, Obsidian Entertainment, and Virtuos today announced that The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition introduces overhauled lighting and environments, dynamic 4K resolution*, enhanced details resulting in more realistic characters, an increased level cap up to level 99, and more. Including the base game and all DLC content for AU$89.95, The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition is the ultimate way to play the beloved, award-winning RPG. Players who already own The Outer Worlds base game and its associated DLC, Murder on Eridanos and Peril on Gorgon, can upgrade to The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition at a reduced purchase price of AU$12 MSRP**.

“Whether you’re new to The Outer Worlds or you’ve already explored every corner of the Halcyon colony, Spacer’s Choice Edition is the complete way to experience this beloved RPG. And I’m not saying that just because the board also controls my paycheck,” said Leonard Boyarsky, co-game director at Obsidian Entertainment. “The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition has improved graphics and performance, an increased level cap, and 100% less packaging!,” noted Tim Cain, co-game director at Obsidian Entertainment.

The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition brings several improvements that will provide an improved immersive experience to an already captivating roleplaying game. Updated for a whole new generation, the game features environment changes, including increased material quality in many areas, improvements to the AI such as more appropriate NPC pathing and some new animations for marauders, and enhanced VFX to help players experience the game even better than before. In addition, players will also appreciate the updated lip sync, improved facial animations, and increased hair and skin shader fidelity, which will help to bring their favourite characters increasingly to life. Finally, not only is the game better looking, but it is the best-running version of the game yet, with improved performance and better load times.

The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition is a celebration of 2019’s award-winning game, remastered with a host of enhancements to make this definitive edition. Obsidian’s signature player-driven narrative is front and center as the choices affect not only how your story develops, but also character builds, companion tales, and end game scenarios.

The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition is now available as digital download for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC for AU$89.95. The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition includes The Outer Worlds base game and both DLCs, Murder on Eridanosand Peril on Gorgon. Players who already own The Outer Worlds and its associated DLC, Murder on Eridanos and Peril on Gorgon, for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, or PC (Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, or Windows Store), can upgrade to The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition for the latest console generation within that same console family or, if applicable, from that same PC store at a reduced purchase price of AU$12 MSRP**. The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition is rated M for mature by the ESRB. More information can be found by subscribing on YouTube, following on Twitter, by becoming a fan on Facebook, and visiting https://www.theouterworlds.com

Watch the latest trailer for The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition on YouTube.

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*Dynamic 4K resolution available for PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5. Xbox Series S features dynamic resolution of 1080p.

**Actual retail price may differ. Limit of one upgrade per account.  See platform store for details and terms.

Private Division is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO).

About Obsidian

Obsidian Entertainment has specialised for nearly 20 years in creating the world’s most engrossing choice driven RPGs including Fallout: New Vegas, South Park: The Stick of Truth, Alpha Protocol, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords, The Outer Worlds, and the Pillars of Eternity franchise. Consistently pushing their storytelling and world building abilities, Obsidian’s foray into the cooperative multiplayer, survival-adventure with Grounded has seen over 15 million players exploring the backyard, while narrative-adventure game, Pentiment, released in November and captured the hearts of critics and players worldwide. Founded by veterans of Black Isle Studios, with roots in Icewind Dale, Planescape: Torment, Fallout, and Fallout 2. Obsidian is committed to making incredible worlds for players to play in their own way.

About Private Division

Private Division is a developer-focused publisher that partners with the finest creative talent in the video game industry, empowering studios to develop the games that they are passionate about creating, while providing the support that they need to make their titles critically and commercially successful on a global scale. The Label publishes the Kerbal Space Program franchise, Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey from Panache Digital Games, The Outer Worlds from Obsidian Entertainment, Disintegration from V1 Interactive, OlliOlli World and Rollerdrome from Roll7, and After Us from Piccolo Studio, with future unannounced projects in development with Moon Studios, Evening Star, Yellow Brick Games, and other esteemed independent developers. Private Division publishes the physical retail edition of Hades from Supergiant Games on PlayStation® and Xbox consoles. Private Division continues to build its internal studio capacity, with Roll7 and Intercept Games as internal developers for the Label. Private Division is headquartered in New York City with offices in Seattle, Las Vegas, Munich, and Singapore. For more information, please visit www.privatedivision.com.

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga. Our products are currently designed for console gaming systems, PC, and Mobile including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.

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Tom Clancy’s Rainbow SixSiege Year 8 Season 1, Operation Commanding Force, Available Now

The first season of Siege’s Year 8 brings an Operator with the ability to disrupt enemy technology

Sydney, Australia — March 8, 2023 — Today, the first season of Rainbow Six Siege’s Year 8, Operation Commanding Force is available now. This season introduces Brava, a new Brazilian Operator, and important gameplay updates including a more immersive reload update, the MouseTrap feature launching later in the season to address players using mouse and keyboard on consoles, and further anti-toxicity measures.

Commanding Force unleashes Brava, an invaluable new Attacker equipped with the Kludge Drone gadget. This drone offers new ways to sabotage enemy technology by taking control of their devices or destroying them. An extremely adaptable Operator, Brava can gain an advantage in any environment by accessing electronic resources available to her. Brava is a three speed, one health Operator, and her loadout features a PARA-308 or a CAMRS as a primary weapon and a USP40 or a Super Shorty as a secondary weapon.

Important anti-cheat updates such as MouseTrap arrive in Operation Commanding Force, that further player protection improvements. While noticing that some players are using a Mouse and a Keyboard instead of a controller on Consoles, which provides an unfair advantage, MouseTrap will detect these players and activate a new penalty. We really want to encourage those players to return to fair play. In doing so, the penalty will add additional latency to the inputs of these users, making it harder to aim and shoot with their operator. If a detected user chooses to play with a Controller, the penalty will be gradually reduced, returning to normal after a few games.

Further anti-toxicity measures include a new Reputation Penalty for abusive voice chat. While active, this penalty mutes repeat offenders by default to prevent hateful and disruptive content in voice chat. Muted players can still use voice chat but will only be heard by players who manually unmute them.

In Year 8, Rainbow Six Siege is focused on solidifying its position as a high-intensity tactical shooter where purposeful action, precision, and creative tactics are the keys to success. The new immersive reload system aims to create a more immersive experience where reload decisions are more impactful. Interrupting the animation will leave the player without a magazine if they reload before it is completely empty but closed bolt weapons will have a single round for the player to use at any point during the reload. In addition, Commanding Force brings a balancing update to Zero, , balancing change on weapon attachments, improvements to the Play Section UI and more.

Also, new onboarding features arrive this season to assist new players in learning Rainbow Six Siege: Beginner Challenges and Operator Specialties. Operator Specialties identify an Operator’s playstyle in-game. All Operators have one to two operator specialties which can be checked during the Planning Phase, in the Operators section, and in Operator Guides. Operator Specialties aim to help beginner players learn the various Operator specialties and what they contribute to a match. By completing Beginner Challenges, players can earn a variety of rewards. When finishing all challenges within a single Operator Specialty, players will earn an Operator of the completed Specialty. If the Operator is already owned, players will earn their value in renown instead. All players can be complete the challenges and earn all rewards, not just beginners.

From February 20 until March 20, players can purchase the limited-time Year 8 Pass from $44.95 AUD to unlock the four seasonal Battle Passes, a 14-day early access to new Operators when they launch, exclusive Exotic weapon skins, a 10% VIP discount on the shop, up to 2,400 R6 Credits, and more. From $89.95 AUD, the Premium Year Pass offers all the before mentioned perks plus 20 extra Battle tokens per season that players can use to unlock rewards faster.

Season 1’s Battle Pass introduces the Bravo Pack Ticket, a rare item that lets you pick an exclusive reward from the latest Bravo Collection. This ticket will be awarded to Premium players who reach level 100 in this season’s Battle Pass as a reward for their dedication.

Rainbow Six Siege is now available to play on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, the Xbox One family of consoles, Xbox Series X | S, Windows PC, including on Ubisoft+, Ubisoft’s subscription service*, and Amazon Luna.

For more information about Rainbow Six Siege, please visit: https://rainbow6.ubisoft.com.   

*Ubisoft+ on Luna requires account linking and a Multi-Access plan. Territorial restrictions apply.

About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege  

Alongside a thriving professional esports scene and a community of over 80 million registered players, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of a fast-paced, ever-evolving multiplayer experience grounded in the selection of unique Operators. Using the right mix of tactics and destruction, Rainbow Six teams engage their enemies in sieges, where both sides have exclusive skills and gadgets at their disposal. Defenders prepare by transforming the environments around them into modern strongholds, while attackers use recon drones to gain intel for carefully planning their assault. With access to dozens of Operators inspired by real world counter-intelligence agents from around the globe, players can choose exactly how they want to approach each challenge they encounter. Through the constant addition of new Operators and maps that add to the depth of both strategy and combat, the unpredictability of each round of Rainbow Six Siege sets a new bar for intensity and competition in gaming. 

About Ubisoft 

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed ®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew®, Tom Clancy’s The Division®, and Watch Dogs®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2021–22 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,129 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2023 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Tom Clancy’s, Rainbow Six, the Soldier Icon, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

Pronty, Acclaimed Underwater Metroidvania, Dives Onto Nintendo Switch Today

TOKYO — March 7, 2023 — Pronty, the aquatic Metroidvania from developers 18Light Game Ltd., FunZone Games, Joy Brick Inc., and published by Happinet under the Happinet Indie Collection, takes the plunge onto the Nintendo Switch eShop today.

The once-peaceful underwater domain of Royla has fallen victim to a peculiar pollution mutating fishy friends into fearsome foes terrorizing the aquatic city. Embark on a deep-sea adventure as Pronty and his trusty robotic swordfish companion Bront in search of the source of evil corrupting the kingdom. 

Trawl through open ocean, cavernous mazes, and debris-filled coves scattered across a colorful underwater Atlantis full of puzzles and secrets. Venture to the seafloor and face off against over 40 types of creatures, including mutant trash and monstrous sea devils.

Dive deeper and deeper to encounter increasingly ghastly and corrupted foes. Swim with the sharks as Pronty dashes, dodges and tumbles past floundering enemies with quick movement abilities in “zero-gravity” Metroidvania action. Turn mutant scum into chum using Bront’s long-range combat options capable of repelling projectiles and breaking through obstacles. 

Equip hot-swappable abilities on Pronty’s memory board to create the optimal build for every fishy situation. For the most skilled amphibians, head straight towards Neptune’s Hall and put Pronty and Bront’s skills to the ultimate test in the Boss Rush mode. Submerge in a colorful line-art style backdrop and comic book-esque cutscenes complimented by an ominous soundtrack.

“We are excited to bring the undersea epic of Pronty to the Nintendo Switch,” said Ariel Pang, Joy Brick Inc., Overseas Business Division Manager. “We look forward to players exploring the depths in between real-life aquatic adventures.”

Pronty is now available on the Nintendo Switch eShop for $14.99/€14.99/£13.99. For more information, please visit the official website, and follow @18lightgame and #Pronty on Twitter.

Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. 

About Happinet

Happinet is a Japanese comprehensive entertainment trading company that boasts either top or near-top market share in each of its four main businesses: toys; visual and music; video games; and amusements.

For more information about Happinet, please visit the official website.

About Joy Brick Inc.

Joy Brick Inc., founded in 2018 in Taipei, is a game development company that not only produces games for console platforms, PC, and mobile devices but also publishes games and provides game development solutions. We have made two original games, “Hidden Survivor” and “Panzer Knights,” and some co-developed titles. We hope to create a game world exclusive to players by stacking bricks called “Joy” and we will continue to bring various creative works to all players.

About 18Light Game

Founded in 2015, 18Light Game Ltd. is the association of young talents and friends gathered since 2012. Multi-awarded Studio, including by IMGA SEA and GWB 2020 for Magnesia, Behind the Screen, and Pronty games. Our motto “Spotlight Yourself” is for the players. 18Light is committed to embarking on a long journey with gamers, filled with high-quality games with rich emotional stories; unique games and worlds to explore that belong to them as much as to 18Light. 

“POSTAL 4: No Regerts” Unleashes on PlayStation 5|4 on March 21, 2023

25 Years In The Making, Dreams Do Come True!

TUCSON, Ariz. – March 7, 2023 – POSTAL 4: No Regerts®, the stress-relieving first-person shooter in Running With Scissors’ classic franchise enjoyed by millions, criticized and scorned by the media, governments and courts for the past twenty-five years proves itself as the ultimate survivor in gaming history with its upcoming debut on Sony’s PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 launch on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

Get ready to dive into Running With Scissors’ first major offering on PlayStation platforms. Gaming’s “classiest” insane shooter lets you choose your identity, wardrobes and voice from the iconic original Rick Hunter to Corey Cruise, Zack Ward, or Jon St. John. Expect a crapload of honest efforts to quickly devolve into a series of poorly made decisions, comedic disasters, and unbelievable surprises as your POSTAL Dude adjusts to a new life in the open world sandbox city of Edensin.

The POSTAL Dude explodes and explores a weeklong journey to achieve the American Dream. Transition to the old 9-to-5 lifestyle through ironic and surreal environments using RWS-standard toys of the trade like the shovel, boomerang machete, fire, and urine. Everyone and anything is possible in Edensin. Enjoy being the POSTAL Dude by installing bidets, helping Americans escape to Mexico for work, scooter drive-bys, crazy Catnip reloads, diverse missions, and many unlockables.

Fondly remembered as one of 2022’s Worst Games according to Metacritic, POSTAL 4: No Regerts’ PlayStation launch comes with a wealth of improvements in performance, updated content from the PC version, and the amazing new DualSense wireless controller features. Unzip your zipper by swiping down on the trackpad, watch the taser turn your controller blue, hear your bodily relief coming from the controller’s speaker, feel the power of your weapons with the haptic feedback as well as adaptive triggers tailored for each weapon. 

POSTAL 4: No Regerts represents everything we love about the American Dream,” said Vince Desi, founder of Running With Scissors. “I feel like a proud parent seeing the POSTAL Dude coming into the hands and sticky fingers of PlayStation players. More than ever before we give everyone a chance to identify and play as they want. POSTAL is anonymous and ready to share its glory with society on PlayStation 5 and 4 on Tuesday, March 21!”

POSTAL 4: No Regerts® launches on PS5 and PS4 on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, for the low price of $40 USD (which gives you a copy for both PS5 & PS4) and is currently available for PC on Steam, GOG, and Green Man Gaming. For more on Running With Scissors’ beloved series, check out the official website, follow the mayhem on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and join the community on Discord.

About Running with Scissors

Founded in 1996, Running With Scissors is one of the oldest indie studios in the game industry. RWS focuses on creating socially conscious games andsignature experiences focused more on making people laugh than making sure everyone is comfortable.

To learn more about Running With Scissors, please visit the website at gopostal.com.

Hotel Renovator Is Out Now on PC

Watch the launch trailer and get ready to design the interiors of your dreams

PARIS March 7, 2023 — Focus Entertainment and Two Horizons are thrilled to announce that Hotel Renovator, the simulation game where you design the hotel of your dreams, is now available to play on PC, with a console launch coming later this year on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Watch the new launch trailer and start your adventurous business and creative journey today!

PC Launch Trailer:

Just like interior designer Noz Nozawa, Hotel Renovator allows you to unleash your inner design fantasies. Let your creative instincts run wild in Sandbox Mode, or uncover your grandfather’s past and carry on his legacy in Story Mode. Take matters into your own hands after you inherit a run-down hotel, working out smart management and sharp investment to take your hotel on a journey from shabby to glory!

Embark on a makeover journey

From interior architecture to decoration and hospitality, draw upon over 2,000 interior items to turn your unique vision of hotel design and customer experience into a 5-star business. Hotel Renovator will let your creativity run even wilder by offering mod support post-launch, so get ready to create and share unique content, lending and drawing inspiration from a community of like-minded renovators!

Hotel Renovator is available now on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game will release later this year on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Sign up as a Focus member to get exclusive news and upcoming special offers for Hotel Renovator and the whole Focus catalog.

Step into Contemporary Horror with Dead by Daylight’s Newest Chapter: Tools Of Torment, Available Now

Montreal, Canada – March 7, 2023 – With its latest Chapter, Tools Of Torment, Dead by Daylight returns to contemporary times to explore the modern technology horror paradigm. The newest Killer to step into the Fog is The Skull Merchant. The latest DLC also presents siblings Thalita and Renato Lyra, community-driven Survivors of Brazilian lineage. Along with the highly anticipated original Chapter comes a wide array of new Cosmetics, including Very Rare outfits for The Skull Merchant, Thalita and Renato, as well as two new Collections coming later this Spring.

Catch and Slash

The Skull Merchant is an apex hunter who uses macabre technology to spin a web of surveillance. Thanks to her Drones – hand-crafted using the remains of her victims, no less – she has a constant source of information at her disposal. 

Since The Skull Merchant established her hunting base in Shelter Woods, players will, from now on, encounter the map with her luxurious but gruesome amenities. This new concept of adding a tile into an existing map, changing its layout permanently, is an additional innovative feature brought on by Tools Of Torment.

Better Together

Growing up, siblings Thalita and Renato would bicker a lot and used their shared passion for kite fighting to settle their petty squabbles. From there, both developed a special bond, from which their Survivor perks stem from. These Teamwork Perks are geared towards collaboration and activate as long as Thalita or Renato remain in proximity with another Survivor. After healing a Survivor, Thalita’s Teamwork: Power of Two generates a movement speed boost for the healed Survivor and herself. After being healed by a fellow Survivor, Renato’s Teamwork: Collective Stealth hides both sets of Scratch Marks, provided the two players stay close together.     

Slaying Season

The Skull Merchant and the Siblings are the star of a new Collection of Exclusive Outfits to celebrate the Chapter’s release. Fans can get their hands on a Very Rare Cosmetic aptly named Encroaching Darkness for The Skull Merchant, from the Sonhadores Sombrios Collection and inspired by the dark and horrifying manga created by her late father. Thalita and Renato can be adorned in their Very Rare Outfits from the Family Album Collection. Thalita wears the Sibling’s Connection Cosmetic, consisting of a tropical two-piece swimsuit while Renato’s Sibling’s Trust Cosmetic is composed of a kite surfing short with a print reminiscent of sea waves.

Players will be able to enjoy two more exciting Collections in the upcoming weeks: starting March 22, several Survivors and Killer will receive new, flashy, fashionable, but equally practical Techwear Cosmetics. Starting in early April, fans will be able to dress their Killers and Survivors in a Collection straight out of Wonderland (yes, yes!).

The Dead by Daylight: Tools Of Torment Chapter is available now via Steam, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Epic Games Store, Windows Store and Nintendo Switch. 

About Dead by Daylight™  

Created by Behaviour™ Interactive, Dead by Daylight is a multiplayer action horror game of hide and seek, set in a dark fantasy and drawing from all corners of horror, where each match is a different experience. Dead by Daylight boasts more than 50 million players both globally and across all platforms. On any given day, up to 2 million players step into The Fog, whether on PC, console, or mobile. Since its release in 2016, the game has become a place where cult classic horror survives and thrives, having welcomed legends from TV, movies, and video games. For more information, please visit deadbydaylight.com.   

About Behaviour Interactive   

Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,200 employees worldwide. Behaviour is best known for its flagship franchise, the multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight, which has entertained over 50 million players across multiple platforms. The studio is currently expanding its portfolio of original IP with multiple projects, including the highly anticipated base building and raiding title Meet Your Maker. Behaviour has also established itself as one of the world’s foremost providers of external development services. 

The company has partnered with many of the gaming industry’s leaders, including Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner, Netflix, and Take-Two, among many others. Over 30 years, Behaviour has developed an unparalleled, award-winning culture. The company was named one of the Best Places To Work in Canada by GamesIndustry.biz, and has been recognized with Deloitte Canada’s Enterprise Fast 15 and Best Managed Company awards. Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has expanded its global presence with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), and the United Kingdom (Behaviour UK – North). 

For more information, visit www.bhvr.com.  

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Multiplayer Shopkeeping Survival Game Saleblazers Launches into Steam Early Access this Spring

Build a retail empire solo or with friends in a dangerous open world!

TORRANCE, Calif. March 7, 2023 — Airstrafe Interactive is thrilled to announce the upcoming early access launch of their debut title, Saleblazers! In this unique multiplayer shopkeeping survival game, you and your team will stock your shelves by any means necessary to build a retail empire while completing quests on a dangerous open world island. Saleblazers launches into Steam Early Access this spring. Airstrafe Interactive revealed the news with an original CG trailer showing off the game’s stylish action.

Stranded on a mysterious island, you’ll have to sell and fight for your life to escape! Venture across the island searching for resources, but beware of powerful enemies and bosses who may stand in your way. Wield almost anything as a weapon to confront the challenges ahead – research and craft something mighty to equip, or pick up a random object and start swinging!

Saleblazers Early Access Features:

  • Survive an Open World Sandbox: Explore handcrafted, reactive, open world island districts filled with rich lore and deadly enemies.
  • Build Your Dream Shop: Gather, craft, farm, fish, buy, or steal to stock your self-made shop! Construct and customize your store to lure the best customers and haggle for maximum profit.
  • Quest & Battle: Explore the handcrafted open world of Saleblazers. Complete quests and defeat bosses, experiencing the first acts of an ongoing narrative campaign as you work toward building a rocket ship to freedom.
  • Team Up with Friends Online: Build, quest, and explore together. Invade other players alone or with allies to peacefully trade for items – or attempt to steal their valuable resources for yourself!

Saleblazers is available to wishlist on Steam now. Join the Saleblazers Discord and follow Airstrafe Interactive on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram to keep up with the latest game development updates.

About Airstrafe Interactive

Airstrafe Interactive LLC is a Los Angeles-based game studio committed to inspiring wonder and creating value by delivering satisfying play experiences that maximize self-expression.