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TURTLE BEACH LAUNCHES NEW STEALTH 600 GEN 2 MAX TEAL & PINK COLORWAYS AS THE LEADING GAMING ACCESSORY MAKER’S FIRST CARBON NEUTRAL PRODUCTS

White Plains, NY – March 7, 2023 – Leading gaming accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (NASDAQ: HEAR) today announced two new colorways, Teal and Pink, are now available for its Designed for Xbox Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX wireless gaming headset. The new Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX Teal and Pink colorways are also Turtle Beach’s first certified CarbonNeutral® products, with emissions reduced and offset in line with The CarbonNeutral Protocol, marking an important milestone in the Company’s ongoing sustainability efforts. The Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX upped the series’ already impressive offering with a massive 48+ hour battery life and multiplatform connectivity with more gaming systems, in addition to the powerful 3D spatial surround sound*, crystal-clear mic performance, and unmatched comfort that’s made the Stealth 600 series headsets top-selling products since their debut. The Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX Teal and Pink join the Black, Midnight Red, and Arctic Camo colorways for the same $129.99 MSRP, and all options are available now at www.turtlebeach.com and participating retailers worldwide.

Since their August 2020 debut, Turtle Beach’sStealth 600 Gen 2 has been the #1 best-selling headset series.Additionally, popular gaming publication MP1st reviewed theDesigned for Xbox Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX and awarded it their Editor’s Choice designation, saying, “They’re excellent, and maybe in fact amongst the best headsets I have ever used on consoles.”

Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX Teal and Pink not only give gamers more color options – which we know they love, but also the peace of mind knowing one of their most used gaming accessories is carbon neutral,” said Juergen Stark, Chairman and CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX Teal and Pink are Turtle Beach’s first CarbonNeutral® products, and their launch is another important and significant step forward in our sustainability efforts.”

Stark continued, “Last year we transitioned most of our gaming headsets to use sustainably sourced paper trays and packaging materials, and eliminated most plastics from the packaging, including up to 90% reduction in plastic in the packaging for some models. We also reduced overall packaging size on key models, which further reduces paper use and lowers carbon output during transportation. In addition to incorporating sustainability into new and future products, Turtle Beach is also proud to be part of Climate Impact Partners’ Million Mangroves program, where we contribute to helping develop new mangrove forests which help combat carbon.”

Mangroves are a high-impact, carbon-dense, natural climate solution that also provide important protection in coastal areas, enable fish and water species to thrive, and create valuable timber products which are resistant to rot and insects. Over 35% of Mangroves, named the “wonder tree” due to their ability to store four times more carbon than a rainforest, have already been deforested. Climate Impact Partners, specialist in carbon market solutions for climate action, created the Million Mangroves program to showcase companies’ commitment to climate action today and deliver immediate results by financing one of the highest impact climate and blue carbon solutions available.

Turtle Beach’s Designed for Xbox Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX wireless multiplatform gaming headset delivers incredible battery life and high-quality game audio. A monster 48+ hour battery life keeps the headset going for days while a low-latency, lossless connection to your game system is handled by Turtle Beach’s proprietary lag-free 2.4GHz wireless USB transmitter. With the simple flip of a switch, players can select their favorite game system and experience immersive, 3D spatial surround sound* through large and powerful 50mm speakers, and crystal-clear chat with the Gen 2’s flip-to-mute microphone. Soft, ProSpecs™ glasses-friendly ear cushions offer plush comfort, and easy access controls let players adjust their settings and activate features like Superhuman Hearing™ for a proven competitive advantage.

For more information on the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

About Turtle Beach Corporation

Turtle Beach Corporation (the “Company”) (www.turtlebeachcorp.com) is one of the world’s leading gaming accessory providers. The Company’s namesake Turtle Beach brand (www.turtlebeach.com) is known for designing best-selling gaming headsets, top-rated game controllers, and groundbreaking gaming simulation accessories. Innovation, first-to-market features, a broad range of products for all types of gamers, and top-rated customer support have made Turtle Beach a fan-favorite brand and the market leader in console gaming audio for over a decade. Turtle Beach’s ROCCAT brand (www.ROCCAT.com) combines detail-loving German innovation with a genuine passion for designing the best PC gaming products, including award-winning keyboards, mice, headsets, mousepads, and other peripherals. Turtle Beach’s Neat Microphones brand (www.neatmic.com) creates high-quality USB and analog microphones for gamers, streamers, professionals, and students that embrace cutting-edge technology and design. Turtle Beach’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.

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*3D spatial surround sound for Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX is provided through the connected game console or PC.

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WWE 2K23 to Feature 24 Playable Superstars and Legends in Post-Launch Content Roadmap

Fan-favourite Superstars Bray Wyatt, The O.C., The Steiner Brothers, Zeus, Wade Barrett, and Eve Torres headline regular content updates through August

Today, 2K unveiled the roadmap for post-launch content updates* in WWE® 2K23, featuring fan-favourite WWE Superstars, Legends and several rising NXT stars making their franchise debuts. In total, five post-launch content packs will be available featuring 24 new playable characters, providing players with new matchups for months to come. Post-launch content packs are available for individual purchase, while the full set of packs is included with the Season Pass**, Deluxe Edition, and Icon Edition of WWE 2K23.

DLC Superstars include three-time former World Champion Bray Wyatt, former Raw Tag Team Champions Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, aka The O.C., 2022 WWE Hall of Fame inductees Scott Steiner and Rick Steiner, Hollywood icon Zeus, SmackDown colour commentator and five-time Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett, and first-ever three-time WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres.

Full content pack names, dates, and notable additions include:

Steiner Row Pack

Release Date: April 19

  • Scott Steiner;
  • Rick Steiner;
  • Top Dolla;
  • Ashante Adonis;
  • B-Fab – Manager only. Not a playable Superstar.

Pretty Sweet Pack

Release Date: May 17

  • Karl Anderson;
  • Luke Gallows;
  • Tiffany Stratton;
  • Elton Prince;
  • Kit Wilson.

Race to NXT Pack

Release Date: June 14

  • Harley Race;
  • Ivy Nile;
  • Wendy Choo;
  • Tony D’Angelo;
  • Trick Williams.

Revel with Wyatt Pack

Release Date: July 19

  • Bray Wyatt;
  • Zeus;
  • Valhalla;
  • Joe Gacy;
  • Blair Davenport.

Bad News U Pack

Release Date: August 16

  • Eve Torres;
  • Wade Barrett;
  • Damon Kemp;
  • Andre Chase;
  • Nathan Frazer.

Season Pass also features the MyRISE Mega-Boost, which includes an additional 200 Attribute Points, and Supercharger, which unlocks all base game WWE Legends and throwback arenas.

WWE 2K23 Deluxe Edition and Icon Edition will be available on March 14, 2023. WWE 2K23 Standard Edition and Cross-Gen will be available March 17, 2023. For more information on WWE 2K23, visit the game’s official website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe on YouTube. Official campaign hashtags #WWE2K23 and #EvenStronger.

Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*WWE 2K23 required to use DLC content. DLC purchase necessary. Online Account (13+) required to access online features. See www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for additional details.

**Season Pass available for individual purchase on March 17, 2023, or included in Icon Edition and Deluxe Edition. Players who purchase the Icon Edition or Deluxe Edition will automatically have access to Season Pass and each DLC pack as they become available.

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Paradox Interactive Announces Cities: Skylines II, the Next-Generation City Builder

Build the city of your dreams in the highly anticipated sequel on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation®5 later this year

Sydney, Australia – March 7, 2023 – Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order have announced  Cities: Skylines II, a revolutionary sequel to their hit city-simulation game. Cities: Skylines IIoffers the most realistic city simulation ever created, in which players can build any kind of city they can imagine and follow its growth from a humble village to a bustling metropolis. From individual households to the city’s economy and transportation system, Cities: Skylines II offers a deep and immersive simulation that welcomes both new and veteran players. Cities: Skylines II launches on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation®5 later this year.

A modern take on the city building genre, Cities: Skylines II lets players create and maintain cities that come to life like never before, complete with fully-realised transport and economy systems, a wealth of construction and customisation options, and advanced modding capabilities. Revealed during the Paradox Announcement Show 2023, Cities: Skylines II evolves the city-building genre further, letting players build the cities of their dreams with the most open-ended city-building sandbox on the planet.

Developed by the critically-acclaimed developer Colossal Order, Cities: Skylines launched in 2015 for PC. Over the past eight years, it has expanded to numerous platforms with dozens of DLCs and over 12 million copies sold. The accuracy and depth of its simulation has earned the respect of professional city planners, who use Cities: Skylines to solve real-world problems.

“Cities: Skylines reset the bar for city building games when it launched eight years ago, and we are incredibly proud of its impact. We built a thriving community around Cities and introduced many to city building for the first time,” said Mariina Hallikainen, CEO of Colossal Order. “Now, we’ve brought the years of experience we’ve gained to take a new step forward in the city builder genre, again, for our community and new players”.

“The Cities brand has been an important part of Paradox’s catalogue of games for over a decade. Cities: Skylines is a profound success, selling millions of copies, welcoming more than 5.5 million new players just last year, and setting the foundation for Cities: Skylines II,” said Fredrik Wester, CEO of Paradox Interactive. “With unprecedented amounts of customisation and player control, Cities: Skylines II will continue to push boundaries for the city-building franchise.”

To learn more, please visit the Cities: Skylines II website and stay tuned for further information and updates on the official forums, Twitter, Instagram and Discord. Fans can look forward to more reveals and gameplay in the coming months and celebrate Cities: Skylines’ eighth birthday on March 10.

About Paradox Interactive

The Paradox group today consists of both publishing and internal development of games and brands. Paradox has a broad portfolio of games and owns the most important brands, including Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, Cities: Skylines, Prison Architect, Victoria, Age of Wonders and the World of Darkness catalogue of brands.

Since 2004, the company has published its games all over the world, initially through physical distribution but primarily in digital channels after 2006. Paradox games are developed primarily for PC and console platforms, but the company also releases games on mobile. The largest markets today include the US, UK, China, Germany, France, and Scandinavia. In total, Paradox games have over five million players each month.


For more information, please visit http://www.paradoxinteractive.com.

It’s Time to Return to Castlevania…(in Dead Cells!) Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania Launches Today on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Switch

The hit indie roguelike’s celebratory DLC brings fans back to Castlevania for a revamped tribute experience

Bordeaux, France (March 6, 2023) – The latest Dead Cells adventure from Motion Twin and Evil Empire has finally arrived: explore the world that inspired the hit indie roguelike in a world-shattering collaboration today with Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania. The ambitious DLC, which adds numerous new weapons, enemies and three deadly bosses – all in a bombastic and unprecedented Castlevania mashup – is available today for $9.99 on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and the Nintendo Switch: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2101430/Dead_Cells_Return_to_Castlevania/

Take your first steps into Dracula’s Castle:

Today’s incredible launch trailer does not hold back: proudly showcasing the variety and attention to detail that the Evil Empire devs put into the stunning gothic environments of Dracula’s Castle. Each corridor, bridge and balcony from Castlevania has been painstakingly recreated in the gorgeous signature art style of Dead Cells. Play as 20 (…yes, 20!) iconic characters in Return to Castlevania, including Castlevania legends Richter Belmont and Alucard, and wield 14 brand-new weapons as you take on Dracula, Medusa and Death himself. Return to Castlevania is a massive love letter to the franchise that inspired Dead Cells, and hosts the most insane boss fight yet – catch a glimpse of what awaits when you finally meet Dracula Beast Form in a no-holds-barred, all-out, batshit boss fight. Best of luck

But don’t fret: that sweet, sweet loot will help unlock new abilities to take on the various new challenges waiting for you. And of course, no Dead Cells DLC would be complete without the addition of a new pet: today’s trailer also introduces Maria Renard’s cat, which can be found …somewhere… in the castle ready to shred your foes to death with her surprisingly powerful claws. With this power at your fingertips (or hanging out on your shoulder), the minions of Dracula will be dead before you can say “wall meat.” And yes, you can pet the cat.

Revealing the many secrets hidden in Dracula’s Castle requires luck, skill and patience – keep your eyes peeled for the many Castlevania easter eggs that lie in wait. Extra secrets are hidden in the Castle, including the massive nostalgia bomb of Richter Mode: stashed away in the gloomy halls, this unlockable mode will let players relive their experience in Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, complete with a moveset inspired by the title that includes all of Richter’s original, iconic attacks. 

Finally, behind all of that content is a soundtrack of 51 original Castlevania songs that can be played anywhere in the game, plus 12 of the most famous tracks re-made in the style of Dead Cells for the DLC levels. 

The largest and most ambitious DLC to date for the 8mm+ selling roguelite, Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania hosts the ultimate culmination of challenges, detail and surprises spanning the entirety of Dead Cells’ development, and it is available to fans around the world today from developers Evil Empire and Motion Twin. 

For the latest on Dead Cells, be sure to follow @motiontwin on Twitter. 

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About Motion Twin

Motion Twin is an independent game development studio based in France since 2001 and are the creators of the hit roguelike action game Dead Cells, available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch platforms. Motion Twin is a worker cooperative passionate about creating new game experiences. Learn more at https://motion-twin.com/en/

About Evil Empire Evil Empire is the evil spawn of a bunch of ex-Motion Twiners. Formed in 2018 in close proximity and partnership with Motion Twin, Evil Empire is focused on producing new original content, both for Dead Cells and new IP.

Wolcen is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

With the release of console version the game will include the all-new final chapter of the dark fantasy story

Wolcen Studio is announcing today that its fan favorite action role-playing game, Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem, will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on March 15, 2023. This version of the game will be the final complete edition and will include “Endgame” – the fourth act of the Wolcen story, providing players with a definitive conclusion to the epic adventure that originally began on PC.

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem is an isometric action RPG that has been praised for its stunning graphics, immersive gameplay, and deep character customization. The game takes place in a dark fantasy world where players take on the role of a veteran soldier who has been blessed with incredible powers and can shapeshift in an ultimate avatar of destruction.Gamers must explore the world, defeat challenging enemies, and uncover the secrets of a world facing an apocalyptic event.

The upcoming release for PlayStation and Xbox will be the most complete version of Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem yet. Players can expect improved graphics and performance on the new consoles, making the game more immersive than ever before.

Act 4: Endgame promises to be an exciting conclusion to the story, as players face the ultimate enemy, Ahriman, and have to make some hard moral choices. This Act will test the player’s strength and resolve as they fight to break free from Ahriman’s influence and stop his plans to destroy humanity.

“We are thrilled to bring Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem to new and previous generation consoles” said Daniel Dolui, the founder of Wolcen Studio. “The game has been a huge success on PC, and we can’t wait for console players to experience the incredible story and gameplay that we’ve created.”

Wolcen will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on March 15, 2023, and is available for wishlist now. Owners of the PC version of Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem will also get Act 4 as a free download at the same date as the console players.

About Wolcen Studio

Wolcen Studio is a video game development company based in Nice, France. Established in 2015, the studio is committed to creating highly immersive and visually stunning action role-playing games. Their flagship title, Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem, was successfully funded on Kickstarter and was nominated for a number of awards, including “Best Original Score” and “Best Lighting/Texturing”.

Cozy Farming Sim Across the Valley Sprouts on PlayStation VR2, Steam VR April 6, 2023

LEIPZIG, Germany – March 6, 2023 – Across The Valley, the wholesome farming simulator developed by FusionPlay, invites VR ranchers to experience rural bliss as one of the few brand-new titles to debut on PlayStation VR2 via PlayStation 5, as well as SteamVR on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Experience pure relaxation on other VR platforms later in the year.  Assets, including screenshots, videos, and key art for Across The Valley are available here.

Realize the dream of living off the land in a charming virtual reality homestead. Prepare to get those hands dirty watering fields, milking cows, raising adorable baby animals, and even taking the pigs out for a truffle-hunting adventure! 

Marry seeds to soil and tend to them with the utmost love and care to yield a bountiful harvest at the end of the season. Sell crops at the market and reinvest profits into expanding the property or improving workflow. Establish an egg empire, develop a piggie province, or dabble in a little of everything before the sun sets on the horizon after a hard day’s work! 

Developed exclusively for VR, Across the Valley utilizes the high-end specs of new hardware to achieve state-of-the-art levels of immersion. Even the coldest of hearts will melt in the sun-kissed fields brought to life with gorgeous hand-drawn graphics, glittering with the atmospheric tunes of a soundtrack from award-winning game composers Dynamedion (HitmanInjustice 2Mortal Kombat 11).

“Our devoted team is proud to bring a fan-favorite genre to the most powerful VR hardware,” said Konrad Kuntze, CEO of FusionPlay. “The soil is a canvas and the farmers are the artists! Using their hands, they will raise adorable animals, nurture copious crops, and manage the farm of their dreams.”

For more information about Across The Valleyvisit the game’s official website and wishlist it on Steam and PlayStation.

About FusionPlay

FusionPlay GmbH is an Indie developer and micro-publisher located in Leipzig, Germany. As developers of unique new game experiences, the team combines real elements with digital applications to create breathtaking new VR experiences. As a publisher, FusionPlay cares for porting and publishing indie games from regional studios. FusionPlay develops, ports and publishes for PC, Nintendo Switch, Meta Quest, and Sony PlayStation 4, 5, VR, and VR2. Weblink: www.fusion-play.com

Innovative Fantasy Deck-Builder Verses of Enchantment Announced for PC on Steam

Use magically-imbued, AI-generated poetry to wax lyrical and duel wizards!

Bruges, Belgium – March 6th, 2023 – Independent developer Nachtvlam today announced their brand new 18th century-inspired fantasy strategy deck-builder, Verses of Enchantment, will be launching on Steam with a full launch later this year.

Play as an aspiring wizard in an 18th century fantasy world. Become the ultimate sorcerer as you explore the realm and learn magic in the form of cards from a cast of unique and diverse characters. Study and learn the secrets of the five different schools of magic dictating the world and collect spells in the form of cards in order to build a library of skills and knowledge.

Face off against experienced wizards and put your spellcraft to the test through deck-building combat encounters in campaign, versus and gauntlet modes. Battle by influencing AI generated poetry, using spells springing forth from previously played cards. Strategically think ahead of your opponents to control the wordcraft and become a master in calculated prose. Become one of the greats as you weave together spells and poetry in Verses of Enchantment.

For more information about Verses of Enchantment:
Wishlist us on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2086910/Verses_of_Enchantment/ 
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IbeDenaux
Visit our website: https://www.nachtvlam.be

About Nachtvlam
Nachtvlam is an indie game development studio based in Belgium owned by Ibe Denaux. They strive to make innovative games on the bleeding edge of technology while taking inspiration from history.

Street Fighter: Duel × Monster Hunter collaboration event! Gather your fighters and challenge the mysterious wyvern Gore Magala!

Publisher A PLUS JAPAN INC. announced on March 6th that the CAPCOM-authorized RPG mobile game “Street Fighter™: Duel” will present a collaboration event with “Monster Hunter”. The Gore Magala limited-time event will be available from March 16th to March 29th.

“Gore Magala” has invaded the world of “Street Fighter™: Duel”! Wycademy invites all fighters to participate in the mission and assist Ken in the crusade against the Gore Magala.

New Fighter Gore Magala Ken joins the fight!

“Gore Magala Ken” is a fighter who is capable of inflicting both single-target and AOE damage. He is of the Infernal King Faction, which grants your team a buff according to the number of fighters belonging to the Infernal king faction in your team.

Gore Magala Ken proves himself a very aggressive fighter; his fighter type is Balanced, and with a fighting style of Savage which gives him + 25 ATK. According to your team composition, he can be a primary or secondary damage dealer.

He could also be strong in the PvP perspective as his supercombo “Tetsuzanko” can deal massive single-target damage. Gore Magala Ken will be a fine addition to the team with solid combos, as his abilities automatically stack with other fighters when they are combing.

The hunt is on! Challenge Gore Magala and win exclusive rewards

“Wycademy Assist”
 will supply food to fighters and receive a certain buff before challenging Gore Magala, similarly in the “Monster Hunter” series, in which hunters consume food from the Felyne Bistro/Canteen before their mission. During the “Gore Magala Hunt”, it is recommended to select deploy Gore Magala Ken for the hunting event to receive a damage buff for your team.

Players will challenge Gore Magala’s three body parts (wingsclaws, and head) to receive different rewards corresponding to its body part depending on the damage dealt, which can be used for exchanging rewards such as avatar frame: Gore Magala, valuable fighters, and Arcade Coins from the “Wycademy Supplies”

When challenging Gore Magala, there will be preferences toward fighters factions. For instance, fighters from the specific Faction can deal more and take less damage when challenging the corresponding body part. The Gore Magala also possesses a normal state and rage state, meaning players who like to challenge themselves can go ahead and fight the wyvern in its rage state. There will also be another event-Shadaloo Invasion. Participate in this event to claim rewards such as “Monster Bone” and “Wyvern Tear”. Wyvern Tear is essential for unlocking Gore Magala Ken.

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World of Warships: Legends Sails into Spring in its latest update

Temperatures and speeds both pick up with the return of Racing Legends mode, alongside more Tier VIII ships, a classic five-week campaign and enough St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to leave a rainbow trail in this content-packed update.

March 6thWorld of Warships are welcoming the brightest season of the year with a packed Spring update to its console edition, World of Warships: Legends. This update sees the return of Racing Legends, St. Patrick’s celebrations for the greenest day of the year and five new Tier VIII ships. On top of this, French Tier VIII cruiser Carnot resides at the end of a five-week campaign, the introduction of the first Pan-American ship and a brand-new Legendary Tier Bureau Project all awaits in this vernal Legends update.

Racing Legends: start your engines!

Launching March 20, Racing Legends makes a triumphant return for three week-long seasons. To claim victory in the race against four other players, competitors will have to choose wisely from two ships and special, boosted (but random!) consumables to secure their spot on the leaderboard. But nobody said it would be easy, there will also be torpedoes available to launch at other racers! Players can compete, rank and win to secure limited-time Racing Legends Tokens, which can be exchanged for a number of valuable rewards. These include the “Bulletproof” destroyer and three different Commander guises.

Shamrock and roll for St. Patrick’s Day

As luck would have it, Legends has found a wealth of treats at the end of the rainbow. To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the game is introducing a special content range, with a Cara McMordoff Commander guise, plenty of unique Pot of Gold Crates packed full with doubloons and St. Paddy camouflages, and perhaps the best of all, Premium cruiser Celtic decked out in a special festive skin.

Welcoming new Tier VIII ships to Legendary waters

Five new ships drop anchor in the harbours of Legends, with two cruisers, two destroyers and a battleship representing US, Japanese, British and Pan-Asian navies. These high-tier behemoths will be at the head of five different tech tree lines and will become researchable from March 6.

Campaign the way to Tier VIII Carnot

This update also introduces “Lazare’s Heritage Campaign”, a classic five-week, 100-milestone campaign where French Tier VIII Carnot, equipped with robust hit points and far-reaching guns, awaits. With the catch-up mechanic in place, dedicated players can add this Premium cruiser to their fleet with Admiralty Backing active, as well as knock out a number of Heroic Effort missions.

Legendary Bureau Project and Pan-American arrival

Wrapping up this update is the addition of German battleship Schlieffen as the latest addition to the Bureau, as well as the first Pan-American ship making a splash in Legends! A brand-new Legendary Tier battleship, Schlieffen boasts the farthest-reaching secondaries of all Legends as well as an ample torpedo load worth putting in the work for. And Pan-American ships embark into the game with the introduction of Tier VII Premium battleship Atlântico, which comes equipped with a Pan-American universal Commander, Pedro Lima Santos.

This update also brings a number of bug fixes, upgrades and balance changes across the game.

About World of Warships: Legends

Experience epic naval action in World of Warships: Legends, a massively multiplayer online game where you can master the seas in history’s greatest warships! Recruit legendary commanders from maritime history, upgrade your vessels and stake your claim to naval supremacy with or against players around the world in thrilling and immersive battles.

World of Warships: Legends brings the online naval action loved by millions to home consoles for the very first time, alongside a host of content and features exclusive to the console experience.

Official website: https://wowslegends.com/

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 16 offices around the world, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, Vilnius and Belgrade. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

Official website: wargaming.com

Little Witch Nobeta Review

Little Witch Nobeta

Developers: Pupuya Games, Simon Creative
Publisher: Idea Factory International
Platforms: PlayStation 4 (Reviewed), Switch
Release Date: March 7, 2023
Price: $49.99 USD – Available Here

Overview

When it comes to making an action shooter, there’s always a little something that developers try and add to help set them apart from other games in the genre. In a few cases, these extra additions dip into other genres as well and even put some extra spice in the game as a result. The Pupuya Games developed Little Witch Nobeta is one such example as not only is this spell-based shooter something of a “soulslike” game but also features a cute exterior that belies a darker story waiting to be uncovered. With some familiar voicework for fans of a certain Vtuber company and some interesting design choices, does Little Witch Nobeta set itself apart?

Story

The young witch Nobeta finds herself standing in front of the ruins of a mysterious castle with little knowledge of who she is but she feels compelled to find the throne inside the castle to try and learn more about herself. She cannot manage this alone however as she quickly learns that a black cat will be her guide and, upon saving the little kitty, manages to begin her journey deeper into the fortress facing off against the crafted-soul dolls inside and dangerous bosses that reside within.

Little Witch Nobeta has a fairly simple narrative on the surface as players will mostly be treated to a few cutscenes while traveling through the story as Nobeta’s hesitations and choices are often called into question by the black cat that pushes her forward to seek the throne. There are some rather interesting interactions with the few boss characters that players encounter throughout the story but these are unfortunately a bit limited in scope though there are some interesting developments near the end of the game. That’s not to say that the game is without emotional impact as there are some moments that pull on the heartstrings a bit despite the few interactions players have with the cast of characters, especially when it comes to the bosses players battle against as well as the ending sequence.

Perhaps the most interesting element that comes from Little Witch Nobeta’s story is the way the world is built around the narrative as what looks like a fairly cute world is actually cruel and sinister. While players travel through the game they can obtain over a hundred different items from monsters, chests, breakable items, behind hidden walls, and more. These items contain a lot of the game’s lore and detail much of what has happened to the outside world, including detailing various races, the way crafted souls are created, numerous nations and how they are involved, and much more. In fact, depending on how many items players gather it can be easy to put together how certain elements have played out in the main storyline, including what happened to a few boss characters and even Nobeta herself and while this is an interesting way to make the game’s narrative a bit more compelling, it would have been nice to see this worked into the main story a little more directly.

Gameplay

In Little Witch Nobeta players will find themselves exploring a variety of locations that mostly range from narrow corridors that open into larger rooms before later areas open up a bit more in scope and utilizing magical spells and, to a lesser extent, melee to take down the various enemies that stand in Nobeta’s way. Navigating these areas can involve some light platforming here and there with Nobeta quickly gaining access to a double-jump ability though players can also chain together melee attacks to float a bit further and reach hard to reach locations. Though be careful, dodging or running too much can make Nobeta trip and fall when she runs out of stamina, something that may be a little humorous while simply exploring but can be quite risky in a fight.

Combat in Little Witch Nobeta is handled primarily through long-range magical attacks that play similar to a shooter with every one of her spell types having both a primary attack as well as a chanted charged secondary attack. Initially players will only have access to Arcane spells that works as a pistol that can be chanted to pierce through armor but eventually Nobeta will learn Ice that can rapidly fire icicles and can be charged to send locked-on ice missiles at enemies all while shielding Nobeta from fire damage, Fire that works similar to a shotgun and not only can be chanted to buff her melee attack but unleash an explosion when fired, and finally Thunder that works similar to a sniper rifle and has the most unique charged element as it not only slows down time but also allows Nobeta to rain lightning in a targeted location. This allows players to choose spells that either best fit any given fight while also letting them use what they prefer, with the icicle blasts and thunder spell being personal favorites.

All spells use various levels of mana to cast and powering up a spell by chanting will drain mana faster but players have a number of ways to not only increase Nobeta’s chanting speed but also recover mana at the same time. Attacking enemies with Nobeta’s staff will increase both gauges and countering incoming magical attacks with absorption, while a little tricky, can instantly boost Nobeta’s mana. It is also worth noting that there are a number of puzzles in the game that require players to figure out what spell to use and how to use it to clear the location which is a nice touch that, at least in one occasion, left me stumped for a bit. 

Where Little Witch Nobeta‘s combat and balance between choosing when to chant and dodging around arenas or simply blasting away with spells shine are the game’s few boss battles. While most of these bosses do telegraph their moves well-enough giving players chances to learn their attack patterns more than a few of these encounters will likely take at least a few tries to complete especially once the difficulty spikes during the later bosses. One thing that is also interesting to note is that Nobeta is a very light character, meaning that getting struck by powerful blows or even her own explosive spells can send her flying through the air with ease so players will always have to be a bit mindful of getting knocked into an instant-death fall.

That being said, this is far from a difficult game despite its design being similar to others in the soulslike genre. Players can choose from normal difficulty at the beginning or opt for the harder Advanced option but players cannot increase their difficulty once they have started the game, even in New Game+. On Normal players will frequently gain health and mana from defeating enemies or smashing breakable objects in the area while Advanced will often force players to rely on limited items to try and stay alive while managing a limited inventory space that can be slightly increased by finding bag upgrades. 

Other elements that will feel familiar for longtime fans of the subgenre are elements such as using souls obtained from enemies to increase Nobeta’s stats at Goddess statues. Nobeta can level every stat, ranging from increased health, mana, stamina, to dealing more damage or chanting faster, individually with each upgrade costing a different price from another. This allows players to build Nobeta to best fit their playstyle and just like other games, using the Goddess statue will respawn most enemies in a location allowing players to farm for souls if necessary. One nice thing that is also a bit on the easier side, players will not drop their collected souls when defeated and respawning at the Goddess statue unless they have used a cursed healing item, with this curse being cleared upon visiting a statue.

Visuals & Audio

In a few ways Little Witch Nobeta is a gorgeous game while also being a bit too basic at its core. The character designs for Nobeta, who is given a few fanservice unlockable costumes, and the bosses that players battle against through the game are gorgeous looking and have quite a lot of detail, especially during battle where their special skills are given plenty of great special effects to make them appear very powerful. Along these same lines Nobeta’s spells are impressive looking but unfortunately enemy variety is a bit lacking. Players will face off against only a few types of enemies and often these are then simply color swapped in later stages though at least some of these variations have different types of attacks. The environment that players travel through is also rather mundane most of the time as players will be traveling through plenty of gray-rock hallways but at least this monotony is broken up by the occasional fancier stage, especially near the end of the game.

The only voice track provided with this release of Little Witch Nobeta is the freshly recorded Japanese voice track and while this may be disappointing to some, fans of the Hololive Vtubers may be pleased to hear that three of the game’s bosses are voiced by members of Hololive, with Polka, Fubuki, and Noel lending their voices to the game. All of these characters, including Nobeta, are actually handled quite well, both with in-combat dialogue and reading item descriptions dependent on what location they were obtained. The game’s soundtrack is also quite impressive as the title features a varied soundtrack that changes depending on where players are exploring as well as some rather impressive sounding boss themes.

Overall

Little Witch Nobeta is not a hard souls style game by any means but that doesn’t make it a bad one. Instead it can be seen as a way to ease into the genre while also enjoying a fairly simple storyline with plenty of world lore to discover and some great character designs to go along with its fast-paced shooter-style combat. With limited enemy types and a fairly short runtime, clocking in at around nine hours if players uncover nearly everything in a single run, Little Witch Nobeta isn’t without its flaws but this is certainly a game that fans of the genre and even those looking to dip their toe into should enjoy.

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