Leading Gaming Product Developer Extends Role of Official Supplier of Gaming Keyboards, Mice and Mouse Pads in New Multi-Year Deal

March 10, 2023 – HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, and Riot Games today announced a multi-year partnership extension for the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT). First established as a VCT founding partner in 2021, HyperX remains the official partner for gaming keyboard, mice, and mouse pads for one of the world’s fastest-growing esports.

“HyperX is excited to continue our Founding Partner role with the VALORANT gaming franchise in bringing better gaming experiences, together,” said HyperX. “Gaming is something we experience at home, with friends, and during special gaming events like VALORANT tournaments, and HyperX is proud to be part of this enthusiastic community.”

As part of the partnership, Riot will continue to source HyperX’s award-winning gaming products for all VCT global events including:

• The inaugural VCT LOCK//IN tournament, which just concluded with FNATIC taking the title and securing an extra slot for the VCT EMEA region at Champions 2023
• VCT Masters, coming in June to Tokyo, Japan, home to one of the sport’s most passionate and fastest-growing communities
• VCT Champions, the culminating event of the season where the first world champion of the new VCT will be crowned
• VALORANT Game Changers Championship, the pinnacle event for Riot’s groundbreaking initiative celebrating the top women’s pro teams around the world

2023 marks a new era for VCT as the sport debuts a new league model and competitive ecosystem consisting of three international leagues – VCT Americas, VCT EMEA, and VCT Pacific – that are home to 30 teams, plus 20+ Challenger leagues with hundreds of teams all around the world. 

“As a founding partner of the VCT, HyperX has been a valuable asset to the growth of our sport from the beginning, and we’re thrilled to extend our relationship as VCT embarks on its third season under a new global league structure,” said Leo Faria, Global Head of VALORANT Esports at Riot Games. “We at Riot are deeply invested in building long-term sustainability across our global esports, and we’re happy to have HyperX and their award-winning products along for the ride.” 

Since its 2020 launch, VALORANT has remained one of the fastest growing games in the world with the 2022 VCT Champions Grand Final attracting a record-setting 1.5 million peak viewers and an average minute audience of 1.25 million, +34% growth over the previous year.

About Riot Games

Riot Games was founded in 2006 to develop, publish, and support the most player-focused games in the world. In 2009, Riot released its debut title, League of Legends, to worldwide acclaim. League has gone on to be the most-played PC game in the world and a key driver of the explosive growth of esports. With League in its second decade, Riot is continuing to evolve the game while delivering new experiences to players with Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, VALORANT, League of Legends: Wild Rift, Riot Forge, and multiple work-in-progress titles. Riot is also expanding the world of Runeterra through multimedia projects across music, comic books, board games, and Arcane, its popular animated series. Founded by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill, and led by CEO Nicolo Laurent, Riot is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and has 3,000+ Rioters in 20+ offices worldwide.

About VALORANT Champions Tour

VALORANT is the highly competitive, 5v5 character-based tactical shooter attracting millions of players around the world. To foster and support global competition, Riot Games operates the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT), a year-long global circuit composed of leagues and global events spanning EMEA, Asia, and the Americas. Teams compete through three international leagues and global Masters events with the goal to qualify for Champions, a two-week long tournament where a single team is crowned the VCT Global Champion. Find out more about 2023 VCT Season and structure here.

About HyperX  

For 20 years, HyperX’s mission has been to develop gaming solutions for every type of gamer and the company is consistently recognised for delivering products that provide superb comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. Under the tagline of “WE’RE ALL GAMERS,” HyperX gaming headsets, keyboards, mice, USB microphones, and console accessories are the choice of everyday gamers as well as celebrity ambassadors, pro gamers, tech enthusiasts, streamers and influencers. Visit www.hyperx.com.   

About HP Inc.

HP Inc. is a technology company that believes one thoughtful idea has the power to change the world. Its product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers, and 3D printing solutions helps bring these ideas to life. Visit http://www.hp.com.

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• The only licensed Supercross videogame featuring official riders and tracks from the 2022 season is now available
• Find the rider in you under the coaching of the “King of Supercross” Jeremy McGrath
• Explore the Supercross Park and challenge your friends in the brand-new Rhythm Attack

Sydney, Australia / PALMETTO, Fla., (March 10, 2023) – Milestone and Feld Motor Sports, Inc. are pleased to announce the release of Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 6. The only licensed Supercross videogame featuring official riders and tracks from the 2022 season is now available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam for Windows PC®. The PlayStation version supports Free Upgrade from PS4 to PS5, while the Xbox version features Smart Delivery.

With 8 different game modes, the new chapter of the historic franchise promises to deliver the true spirit of Supercross, bringing together the love for competition and the desire to freely enjoy dirt bikes. Racing legend Jeremy McGrath will mentor riders throughout their journey into the world of Supercross: from initial tutorials and challenges in the Supercross Academy to customised quests and trainings, the “King of Supercross” will guide both newcomers and returning players to master a newly renovated gameplay that is both realistic and rewarding. Regardless of their initial skill level, players will find a number of new tools and settings that allow complete customisation of riding aids (e.g. auto steering, auto brakes, auto throttle, etc.), and bike set-up options. Finding the right setting on the bike will be crucial to reach the top in the career mode, climbing the ladder from the first races in the 250SX Class to fighting for the 450SX Class championship title.

Riding is a lifestyle and just like in real life, Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 6 players can decide to enjoy their bikes beyond racing. The new Supercross Park is the perfect place to relax and chill alone or with friends; a massive free-roaming environment with five different areas containing huge jumps, original tracks, and so much to explore away from the pressure of competition. Riders will enjoy going full throttle down the Peak as well as launching themselves into exhilarating stunts at the Airport while darting through hangars and abandoned aircrafts; the most curious might try to dig into the secrets of the Quarry, while at the Stadium everyone will feel like the champion of the arena. Free-roaming aside, in the fifth area – inspired by the real-life FanFest – players can recover from injuries through the dedicated challenges of the Rider Shape System ortakeon special missions from Jeremy McGrath to improve their skills.

Also, a brand-new game mode to be played in split-screen will spice up the fun with friends: the Rhythm Attack consists of quick 1v1 shootout races on a straight section. No turns, no second chances: riders will compete in a single-elimination tournament until the champion is crowned.

Two new additions will enrich the online experience: for the first time, full console cross-play enables online matchmaking across every console system, while a new ranking system will constantly track online accomplishments.

Finally, after the success of past editions, the helmet and track editors are back. Choosing from a wide range of design options, players can express their style and share their creations with the online community, also cross-platform.  

Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 6 is now available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam for Windows PC®.

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About Milestone

Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest established racing game developers in the world.  The 200-people team is responsible for hit series like Hot Wheels Unleashed, MotoGP™ and MXGP – The Official Motocross Videogame as well as own IPs Ride and Gravel. 

About Feld Motor Sports

Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting specialized arena and stadium-based motorsports entertainment. Properties include Monster Jam^®, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the SuperMotocross World Championship. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a subsidiary of Feld Entertainment, Inc. Visit monsterjam.com, SupercrossLIVE.com, and feldentertainment.com for more information.

About Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship:

Monster Energy AMA Supercross is the most competitive and highest-profile off-road motorcycle racing championship on the planet. Founded in America and sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) since 1974. Over 17 weeks, Supercross attracts some of the largest and most impressive crowds inside the most recognizable and prestigious stadiums in North America to race in front of nearly one million live fans and broadcast to millions more worldwide. For more information, visit SupercrossLIVE.com.

NEW SUPERNATURAL MYSTERY-ADVENTURE PARANORMASIGHT: THE SEVEN MYSTERIES OF HONJO IS OUT NOW

Unravel the Mysteries Inspired by Real-World Japanese Urban Legends Today!

SYDNEY (10^th March 2023) – Square Enix® today announced that new single-player supernatural mystery-adventurePARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo is out now on Nintendo Switch™, PC via Steam®, iOS and Android. 

Watch the PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo launch trailer here.

Set during the Showa Period (1926-89) in Tokyo’s Sumida City, Honjo, PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo brings to life the spine-chilling Seven Mysteries of Honjo ghost stories in the unique style of a 2D visual novel. This multi-layered collection of spine-chilling ghost stories centres around several protagonists who possess the “power of curses.” Playing from the viewpoint of a number of cursed characters, players can investigate the mysteries of Honjo. During the day players will explore mysterious areas of the city, solve puzzles, and find new clues to help them unravel the mysteries behind these seven deadly curses. Come nightfall, they’ll hunt or be hunted by other curse bearers. Players will have to master control of their own powers while working out how not to fall foul to the predations of those held by others during this supernatural ordeal.  

Players will also be able to enjoy the chilling original digital soundtrack by composer Hidenori Iwasaki from March 16.

PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo is available now on Nintendo Switch™, PC via Steam®, iOS and Android.

To learn more about PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, visit the Square Enix Blog here.

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 

Current Transport Fever 2 owners can unlock all new content with the Deluxe Upgrade Pack DLC

A free game update today introduces enhanced visuals, controller support and more for all players

AMSTERDAM – March 9, 2023 – Good Shepherd Entertainment and developer Urban Games are full steam ahead with the release of Transport Fever 2 – Deluxe Edition, the newest edition of the best-selling simulation tycoon game featuring a ton of exclusive content, arriving today on PC, Mac and Linux/Steam OS for $27.83 after a 42% launch discount for a limited time ($47.99 before discount). Players who already own Transport Fever 2 can unlock the full suite of Deluxe Edition content with the new Transport Fever 2: Deluxe Upgrade Pack DLC, available today for $9.99. In addition, players that buy/upgrade to the Deluxe Edition from now until Thursday, March 16, will also receive the “Early Supporter Pack,” which includes exclusive skins for five vehicles.

Transport Fever 2 – Deluxe Edition Exclusive Features:

• The full base game
• Three new maps across all landscape types to challenge players’ skills
• Six new historical vehicles: Hong Kong Meridian Ferry, McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30, British High Speed Train HST ”Inter-City 125”, Kenworth K100E, Citroën U55 Currus Cityrama and the Toyama Chihou Railway 8000 Series Tram
• Three new animals for three landscape types: wolf, puma and tropical fish
• Two full in-game soundtracks from the prequels Train Fever and Transport Fever
• The “Early Supporter Pack,” which includes the following exclusive skins: the prototype design skin for the Lockheed Super Constellation plane; the iconic Atlantique design skin for the TGV Sud-Est train; an American GM Fishbowl bus in the design of Santa Clara County; an alternative skin for the MAZ 103 with a modernized look; a colorful skin for the Mercedes Benz eCitaro based on a design from Luxembourg*

A free game update is also available today for all Transport Fever 2 players introducing a significant range of improvements, including enhanced graphics, as well as newly modelled vehicles with even more intricate detail and optimized rendering. Controller support is now available, letting players choose between the classic user interface and a new UI optimized for controllers. Finally, the update adds an array of technical upgrades like improved stability, performance, memory usage, and loading times, as well as various bug fixes and other bells and whistles.

Originally released in December 2019, Transport Fever 2 has been enjoyed by nearly one million people all over the world and is still gaining steam, making it the fastest-growing entry in the series yet. The game provides more than 170 years of real-world technology and history to design and master a transportation empire with a vastly improved feature set and user interface. Make a fortune creating elaborate new worlds of transport routes and infrastructure over land, sea and air, choosing from over 200 realistically modelled vehicles from Europe, America and Asia, including trains, buses, streetcars, trucks, aircraft and ships, plus modular stations, airports and harbors.

Experience the greatest logistical challenges from 1850 to today across three unique story campaigns featuring voiceovers and cutscenes, then let your creativity run wild through giant sandbox maps in free play mode. Empires boom in beautiful detail with intuitive construction tools and dynamic economy, transportation and city simulation systems. Build a diverse empire using the game’s new ecosystem options, with distinct natural environments to choose from, each rendered in exquisite graphical detail. Players can even create and share their own expansive worlds, missions, landscapes, vehicles and more with the in-game map editor and extensive modding tools and support via Steam Workshop.

Transport Fever 2 – Deluxe Edition is available to purchase today on Steam, GOG.com and the Epic Games Store. For more information, visit www.TransportFever2.com, and follow @GoodShepherdEnt and @TransportFever on Twitter.

*The “Early Supporter Pack” is available until March 16, 2023.

About Good Shepherd Entertainment

Good Shepherd Entertainment is an award-winning independent game publisher based in the Netherlands. The company has built a robust global footprint, shepherding talented development teams to create impactful games that innovate, challenge, and – most importantly – entertain. We’ve done this by pairing creators with writers, musicians and IP powerhouses and through strategic partnerships with some of the industry’s most notable names, including Devolver Digital, Croteam and Perfect World. In addition to the acclaimed John Wick Hex and Monster Train, GSE’s selection of titles includes Hellboy Web of Wyrd, Phantom Doctrine, the Transport Fever series, and the Hard West series.

About Urban Games

Urban Games is an independent video game developer based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Established in 2013, the company shipped the debut title Train Fever in 2014 and its second game, Transport Fever, in 2016. Both games became profitable within the first weeks after launch, and with more than half a million units sold, Transport Fever enabled the company to continue its strong growth. Urban Games’ third title, Transport Fever 2, was released on Dec. 11, 2019. www.urbangames.com

Long-Awaited Revival of a Japanese Horror Classic Finally Makes its way to the West!

BURLINGAME, Calif. – March 9, 2023 – Today, KOEI TECMO America is excited to announce that their remastered classic, FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse, is now available digitally for the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam®. The original game, released exclusively in Japan in 2008 for the Nintendo Wii®, has been one of KOEI TECMO’s most requested remasters for over a decade, and this marks the first time FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is available to play, not only in North America, but across multiple consoles and PC.

FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse takes place a decade after five girls mysteriously disappeared at a moonlight festival on Rogetsu Isle, an island in southern Japan. While all of the girls were eventually rescued, their memories were lost, with only the faint remembrance of a single melody and a seemingly possessed masked woman dancing in the moonlight. Now, ten years later, with still no memory of the events surrounding their disappearances, two of the five girls have died, and the remaining three teenagers — Ruka Minazuki, Misaki Aso and Madoka Tsukimori — head back to the eerie island to solve the mystery of their friends’ deaths, while also unlocking the mystery of the memories left behind. 

As the girls explore the western-style mansions and abandoned hospitals on Rogetsu Isle, they will rely on the moonlight and a faint flashlight to search for clues. The story progresses by discovering relics like old newspaper articles and notes that help the girls unravel the island’s secret past. While exploring, the girls will also be confronted by a series of spirits. They will need to use a Fatal Frame franchise classic, the Camera Obscura, to repel vengeful ghosts, sealing away their power by photographing them. Throughout the game, the girls will need to equip stronger lenses and change out different films in order to capture the most powerful spirits, while also using the camera to capture “things that cannot be seen” to help them find the evidence they need to remember their haunting past. Later in the game, players will also be able to use the Spirit Torch – an exceptional device that uses moonlight stored in a spirit stone to subdue spirits.

The remastered game also features an all-new Photo Mode, along with new and altered costumes, and enhanced graphics including the improved rendering of shadows and light, delivering a more immersive and frightening experience. In addition, in-game movies and character models have been brushed-up to deliver a story that shines, both narratively and aesthetically as the three remaining girls attempt to rediscover their past before becoming victims once again. 

Alongside the standard version of the game, KOEI TECMO America also released a special FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse Digital Deluxe Edition.Available digitally, this unique edition of the game includes the Rogetsu Isle Dinner Party Costume Set, and a digital art book (original soundtrack included).

In addition, anyone who purchases the digital copy of the game by March 22, 2023 will have the ability to download the early purchase bonus: Ruka Exclusive Costume “Marie Rose Outfit” from the Dead or Alive series. There is also a special save bonus costume for fans who have already played FATAL FRAME: Maiden of Black Water. Play FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse on the same device that has saved data from FATAL FRAME: Maiden of Black Water saved to receive the Save Data Bonus, the “Camera Obscura Hat”.

For more information on FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse, please visit the official site, Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/koeitecmous and Follow us on Twitter @koeitecmoUS.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP.

KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Burlingame, California. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive®, Ninja Gaiden®, Tecmo Bowl®, and Fatal Frame® series.

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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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