The sequel to the 2019 VR Game of the Year will launch on the PS VR2, Meta Quest 2, and all PC VR platforms early this year.

Sydney, Australia, February 23, 2022 – Go fish! Vertigo Games, the VR publishing and development arm of the PLAION Group as well as developer InnerspaceVR are proud to reveal Another Fisherman’s Tale, the sequel to the critically-acclaimed A Fisherman’s Tale. A mind-bending VR puzzle-adventure like no other, Another Fisherman’s Tale continues the story of Bob the Fisherman, crafting a magical and moving narrative about the meaning we create in life by building and rebuilding our authentic selves. Developed from the ground-up to maximize the capabilities of modern VR tech, Another Fisherman’s Tale introduces a set of all-new core mechanics: this time, the player’s own body is the primary puzzle to be solved, creating unconventional gameplay based on dismantling and rebuilding their in-game form. Vertigo Games has shared a launch trailer to commemorate the announcement—take a look below!

Watch the trailer here!

In this 5-6 hour next-gen VR adventure, we step into the shoes of Nina, the daughter of the original game’s protagonist, as she discovers models, notes and photographs that document her father’s mysterious past, as well as her own childhood. Recollecting Bob’s grandiose stories of pirates, sunken ships, treasures and mystical locations, Nina begins re-enacting his adventures and dives head-first into an imaginative world of memory and fantasy. Will she be able to separate fact from fiction and uncover the hidden truth behind the fisherman’s tale?

Featuring a total reinvention of its predecessor’s mechanics, Another Fisherman’s Tale imagines a world where YOU are the puzzle:

● DETACH limbs and hands from your body and physically control them remotely. Throw Bob’s hand across a ravine and then make it crawl to retrieve an object, or send your head elsewhere for a different view of things.

● REPLACE any of your limbs with a variety of objects to unlock new skills. Pirate hook hands allow you to climb up walls, a crab’s claw can cut through a rope in a pinch, and a fish’s tail will improve your swimming ability.

● CONTROL your environment with your puppeteering hands, picking up distant objects, items and tools and interacting with each level’s unique layout.

Speaking on the challenge of following up the success A Fisherman’s Tale, Creative Director Balthazar Auxietre of Innerspace VR stated that the goal was “to renew the gameplay and the storytelling [of the first game] while keeping key elements of a universe that has obviously reached the heart of VR gamers.” He added that the studio’s recent experiences allowed them to “pursue a new level of ambition for the A Fisherman’s Tale franchise, thanks to the multifaceted gameplay and the diversity of the models’ worlds. Everything is in place for a new adventure that will take us across the virtual oceans.”

Game Director Alexis Moroz also acknowledged the relationship between the body-manipulation gameplay of Another Fisherman’s Tale and theGreek myth of Theseus’ Boat, which imagines a ship in which all the parts are gradually replaced. After a while, the boat no longer contains any of its original parts, provoking the question: is it the same boat or a different one? “This notion is essential in a person’s life,” Moroz says. “All of our body cells are renewed after 15 years, and we also develop our mind and spirit with new experiences and new layers of knowledge built on the previous ones. Does that mean that we are really becoming someone else?”

Another Fisherman’s Tale is the sequel to A Fisherman’s Tale, winner of “Best VR Game of the Year” at AIXR 2019, “Best Interactive Content” and “Best Immersive Work” at the Munich Virtual Worlds 2019, “Best XR Experience for the Gaming Industry” at Virtuality 2019, “Best Interactive VR Project” at the Lumiere Awards 2019, as well as “Best Story & Storytelling” at Game Connection America 2019. Taking place across an assortment of magical worlds, Another Fisherman’s Tale promises a new captivating journey that asks what it means to build and rebuild ourselves through time and space.

To stay up to date about Another Fisherman’s Tale and Vertigo Games’ other VR titles, join the community on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and sign up for the VR newsletter on http://vertigo-games.com. Another Fisherman’s Tale will be available for the Meta Quest 2 and the PS VR2, as well as on SteamVR, Oculus and Viveport.

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Platforms: Meta Quest 2, PSVR, Steam, and Viveport

About Vertigo Games

Vertigo Games, the VR publishing and development arm of the global PLAION Group, is a multi-platform VR publisher and developer with offices in Rotterdam & Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Los Angeles, California. With teams in the areas of development, publishing and LBE (location-based entertainment) distribution, the company offers a portfolio of quality VR games that provide novel, powerful and full-featured gaming experiences both inside of the home, as well as outside of the home through its leading LBE content provider and management platform SpringboardVR. Games include Vertigo Studios’ evergreen brand Arizona Sunshine®, the epic VR action FPS After the Fall® and the music game Unplugged VR®. Upcoming games include the highly anticipated Hellsweeper VR. Vertigo Games is a PLAION (previously Koch Media) Group company. http://vertigo-games.com

About Innerspace VR

INNERSPACE is a cutting-edge VR creation studio based in Paris, dedicated to leveraging the power of VR to build games and entertainment with a strong creative identity. We imagine gaming mechanics, worlds and stories for casual VR users to enjoy on all major devices, and craft experiences using our own development frameworks. With experiences and games fitting various forms, from online platforms to LBE, and are available in English and Chinese, as well as French and German for selected titles. http://innerspacevr.com

SHERMAN OAKS, Cali. – Feb. 22, 2023 – Toy Tactics, a family-friendly, physics-based RTS encompassing the history of warfare from developer Kraken Empire and publisher Joystick Ventures, pens a path to glory on PCs via Steam Early Access on Friday, March 17, 2023. 

Forgo the sword in favor of the mightier pen! Sketch directly on the battlefield to command troops. Deploy attacks and coordinate movement with pen strokes of various shapes and lines Employ tactical thinking with each pen slash on the blank page of Earth. Smash ally and enemy plastic figurines and make heads bobble in charming, physics-based battles.

Cast summoning spells alongside brave troops to bring in the likes of crushing catapults, flaming meteors, watchtowers calling in ridiculous reinforcements, or cinder block walls capable of stopping enemies in their tracks. Block critical choke points, attack weak spots, and flank unaware adversaries with deliberate precision and coordinated formations. Paint a path to victory with Toy Tactics’ accessible yet deep controls encouraging imaginations to run free.

Choose between the Imperium, Pendragon, and Kyoukai armies, each with game-changing abilities. These disparate factions duke it out across the many ages of Erebus, an afterlife for warriors beyond time and space. Join forces with the well-renowned leader and military general, Sun Tzu, in a single-player campaign across Draugr infested Europe and Japan. The Art of War takes on new meaning with each battle offering multiple objectives and puzzle-guarded chests.

“Toy Tactics prepares to rain down endless plastic arrows to annoy your enemies in Steam Early Access next month!” said Ivan Carrillo, Managing Partner for Joystick Ventures. “These tiny armies are ready to make big moves with the smallest swipes onto an endless canvas. It’s nearly time to prove how much can be achieved with a pen and a little bit of physics-based creativity.”

About Kraken Empire

Kraken Empire is a Spain-based development studio with more than a decade of experience that focuses on game creation across a multitude of avenues and exploring newfound territory in technology. Previous projects like the free-roaming shooter Kromaia, and educational applications like Hi Score Science (created alongside the third-largest research council in Europe) are proof of these efforts.

About Joystick Ventures

Joystick Ventures is a Sherman Oaks-based investing and publishing company whose main goal is to encourage indie developers to stay honest and promote experimentation to push the limits of game design across all genres, styles, and geographies. They are most known for their 2022 release, Lost in Play, which has sold more than 100,000 copies.

PlayStation Australia is delighted to announce the next exciting milestone in PlayStation’s history, with the beginning of a new generation of virtual reality gaming  PlayStation VR2. Officially available from today, the launch of PS VR2 comes at a time when gamers will have a much easier time finding a PS5 at retailers – a milestone celebrated through  the latest campaign: “Live from PS5” 

PlayStation has been working closely alongside some of the industry’s most talented game developers to take this next step in VR gaming, offering players the chance to escape into new game worlds with high-fidelity visuals and unique sensations.

In Horizon Call of the Mountain, you’ll be able to use the eye tracking feature on PS VR2 to exchange glances with the highly detailed characters you’ll encounter, or feel the haptic feedback from the PS VR2 Sense controller as you plunge your character’s hand into the water of a flowing river. In Resident Evil Village, the headset feedback will add a frightening new dimension as you endure terrifying moments in Dimitrescu Castle.

These two titles are just the beginning for PS VR2, with more experiences to come this year and beyond. Just around the corner, players can look forward to more games launching, including Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition, The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners: Chapter 2 Retribution, No Man’s Sky, and more.

Check out the video below for some of the biggest games releasing in the launch window and coming in 2023.

To find out more about PlayStation VR2 head to PlayStation.com. Find the PlayStation VR2 Ultimate FAQ here and more helpful links below:

• PlayStation VR2 Launch Window Games List
• PlayStation VR2 Teardown
• PlayStation VR2 Unboxing
• PlayStation VR2 User Experience
• PlayStation VR2 Headset Design Reveal
• PlayStation VR2 Features Reveal

For the latest PlayStation news, follow PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. 

Tyler Herro brings the heat this Season with tropical rewards and content, all-new Producer Series beats drop, and much more

Today, 2K revealed that NBA® 2K23 Season 5, with new content and rewards, will be coming to MyCAREER, MyTEAM and The W* on Friday, February 24. NBA 2K23 will also continue its NBA 2K Producer Series in Season 5 with an all-new tracklist available in-game and an invitation for global artists to submit their best verses.

In NBA 2K23 Season 5, players will be welcomed to Miami, the land of pristine, white hot beaches, tropical art deco and reigning Sixth Man of the Year, the Heat’s Tyler Herro. The 23-year-old playmaker brings the heat every game with his vibrant assortment of skills and now he’s flaunting them in Season 5 as the featured hero. More updates include:

• MyCAREER additions offer tropical rewards for players to unlock, including a Hawaiian shirt, a Ja Morant shoe and an all-new Pocket Bike to cruise through The City (new Gen) and The G.O.A.T. Boat (Current Gen) as you climb your way to Level 40. 

• MyTEAM in Season 5 will feature the first ever 99-rated card for reaching Level 40 in NBA 2K23, a Dark Matter Tyler Herro, and to start you on your journey to Level 40, players will receive a Free Agent Miami Heat LeBron James card. This Season’s MyTEAM rewards are jam-packed as ever so look out for rewards throughout the Season as well as a brand new Domination tier. Plus, over 400 new cards being added including ‘23 NBA: Series 2 cards with 30 new Pink Diamond Collection Complete Rewards available to earn.

• The W* updates feature content surrounding the reigning champ Las Vegas Aces, including a  Becky Hammon Head Coach card, T-Shirt and more. Additional updates include Clothing Bundles, Player Boosts and more. 

• 2K Beats continues its inaugural NBA 2K Producer Series with an entire season of all-new beats from top producers BoogzDaBeast, JohnG, Kosine, Big Duke, Bizness Boi and WondaGurl. Players can record their own verses over these beats and share it on social media using #NBA2KProducerSeries to show off their own talent to the world 

For all the details for Season 5 of NBA 2K23, check out the latest Courtside Report. NBA 2K23 is currently available for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms. For more information, please visit the game’s official website. 

Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K23 is rated PG. 

Follow NBA 2K23 on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest news.

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

*The W Online mode and related content are available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S new gen consoles only.

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Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. and FromSoftware, Inc. are pleased to announce that the co-developed action RPG, ELDEN RING, has shipped more than 20 million units worldwide.

Since its release on February 25^th, 2022, ELDEN RING continues to spark theories and discussions as tarnished from all around the globe explore the Lands Between, piecing together characters and events to reveal a deep and mysterious lore.

Warmly welcomed by players and critically acclaimed, the title received various awards throughout the year. Both Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. and FromSoftware, Inc. are very thankful for each and every player stepping into this world.

ELDEN RING is available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM.

For more information about ELDEN RING and other titles from Bandai Namco Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU. Join the conversation on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoEU.

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About Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S.

Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.

Bandai Namco Europe is producing intellectual property for a global audience and is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, PARK BEYOND™, and the upcoming UNKNOWN 9™ Awakening – developed by the recently acquired Reflector Entertainment based in Montreal, QC.

Bandai Namco Europe serves as the Headquarters of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. for mainland Europe, which is known for creating and publishing many of the Toy & Entertainment industry’s top franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TAMAGOTCHI™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, DARK SOULS™ and the recently released ELDEN RING™.

For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu.

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LOS ANGELES – February 22, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has released a new update for Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds which includes a new story episode, updates to the Kingdom Academy feature, limited-time events, and more.

The new episode, The Fated Challenge Cards, features a new story surrounding the mysterious astrologist Gosling and a special dungeon for players to explore. Upon clearing the dungeon, various rewards will be given, such as the familiar Sunshine and Sirius Chance Chest. Unique episode-themed items, like the rare familiar Floaty-Dokey and the Milky Way outfit and hat costumes, will also be available.

A newly updated game feature is the Kingdom Academy, a temporary guild where new or returning players can experience Kingdom membership and obtain many rewards. Once players reach a certain level, they’ll graduate from the academy and receive special Gilder currency as a gift for their accomplishment.

Several limited-time events are now available, including:

• Gosling the Astrologist’s Mission Event: An episode-exclusive Astrologist’s Cap costume is available upon clearing missions such as defeating Field Bosses.
• Bubbling Heart Exchange Event: When players clear missions by using  Al-Khemi’s Lucky Pot, they will have the opportunity to obtain Bubbling Heart items. These can be exchanged for various rewards including the Rare 4★ Accessory Random Chest and Miraculous Warding Doll Selection Chest.
• Sunshine Power-Up Event: Power up the new Sunshine familiar to receive various rewards including Jelly Bottles! Complete all the missions to receive a 4★ Sunshine.

A couple new events are also available to players in celebration of the game’s server merge:

• The New World’s Most Powerful: Players will compete for the top combat power on the server ac kingdom and by character. At the end of the event, exclusive titles and items such as Dingo Ambers will be awarded to winners, providing bragging rights amongst your peers.
• Server Merge Celebration Login Reward Event: Logging in during the event period will earn players Summon Coupons and Miraculous Enhancement chests.

Developed based on Level-5 and Studio Ghibli’s original fantasy RPG series ‘Ni no Kuni,’ fans can learn more about Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds’ latest game info and updates by visiting the official website (https://ninokuni.netmarble.com/) and following the game’s Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and Discord channels.

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 https://company.netmarble.com

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Physical Edition Pre-Orders Coming Soon 

TOKYO – Feb. 22, 2022 – Redemption Reapers, thedark fantasy tactical RPG developed by Adglobe and published by Binary Haze Interactive (ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights), launches a full-scale attack on Steam for Windows PC, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch today, with physical edition pre-orders opening in April. 

Created by an accomplished cadre of AAA industry veterans, Redemption Reapers’ original story comes courtesy of director Hiroyuki Kobayashi (Producer – ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights) featuring game balance design by tactical RPG veteran Masayuki Horikawa (Series Director – Fire Emblem, Planning – Kingdom Hearts III), scenario design by Tomokazu Fukushima (Scenario – Metal Gear Solid, Freedom Wars), and music by Rei Kondoh (Music – Bayonetta Series, Fire Emblem Series).

To complement this star-studded development team, an equally impressive voice cast showcases prominent talents such as Alejandra Reynoso (Castlevania, DOTA 2), Jason Spisak (Arcane, Teen Titans Go!), Kyle McCarley (13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, NieR: Automata), Allegra Clark (Apex Legends, Dragon Age: Inquisition), David Lodge (Persona 5, Final Fantasy XV), and Caleb Yen (Squid Game, Triangle Strategy, Attack on Titan).

Legions of the merciless Mort army descend upon civilization, giving no quarter to the defenseless and slaughtering all in their path. Nation after nation lays in ruin, and humanity’s only hope remains in a once-despised group of mercenaries. Take control of the Ashen Hawk brigade and fight for mankind’s redemption by utilizing strategic team tactics to outsmart the ever-encroaching threat of annihilation.

Though outnumbered, the cunning Ashen Hawk Brigade seeks victory through the element of surprise. Command a fearless duo chosen from five warriors to create the perfect one-two punch of attacks and abilities, then flank the evil Mort where they least expect it. Level the playing field with special skills such as the Staggered Stance to knock enemies off balance, the Sentinel Stance to nullify enemy strikes, and absorb damage meant for nearby allies with Martyr abilities. 

Pursue the perfect balance of strength, accuracy, crit chance, and repairability across a plethora of weapons as well as accessories. Double down on strengths or mitigate weaknesses while leveling up each soldier’s active and passive traits. Survey the battlefield to plan every move while traversing through villages, tunnels, and castles in search of situational advantages. 

Build bonds and break down the barriers between brothers and sisters in arms through in-game dialogue choices. Discover the personal stories of why each warrior fights while rescuing villagers, protecting innocent bystanders, and evading certain death in an epic tale of war, loss and triumph. 

“Redemption Reapers is a truly special title. The story immerses you in the complexities of war, and the gameplay makes you think outside the box to accomplish insurmountable odds,” says Hiroyuki Kobayashi at Binary Haze Interactive. “It is an honor to showcase the skills of such a talented development team and voice cast, and we are excited everyone to try their hand at outsmarting the enemy.”  

Redemption Reapers is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Steam for Windows PC for $49.99 with Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), and Korean-language support, and voiceover options in English and Japanese.

For more information, please visit the Redemption Reapers website, follow Binary Haze Interactive on Twitter, and wishlist the game on Steam today.

About Binary Haze Interactive

Binary Haze Interactive, founded in 2020 by Hiroyuki Kobayashi, is a production and publishing company located in Tokyo, Japan, and a sister company of Adglobe, a Japanese information technology, video game, and 3D production house with global reach and an office in Montreal. Starting with ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights, Binary Haze will publish games from its sister companies with a focus on atmospheric settings for major consoles and PC.

A brand-new trailer for Peppa Pig: World Adventures, which offers a first look at gameplay for Peppa Pig’s newest video game!

Watch the trailer now:

In this new interactive adventure, PEPPA PIG fans can explore Italy, Germany, Spain, Hollywood and more to complete quests and collect postcards on their travels. They can fly to Australia and explore the ocean in a submarine, ride in an iconic yellow taxi around the legendary streets of New York City, and visit some of the most famous sights in the world including the Eiffel Tower in Paris and Buckingham Palace in London. Players can also take up interior design and customise their own family home in Peppa’s neighbourhood.

Peppa Pig first appeared on screen in 2004 and has since grown to become the best friend of pre-schoolers around the world. Peppa Pig: World Adventures will be the second PEPPA PIG video game to be released in two years following the success of 2021’s My Friend Peppa Pig.

Created by Outright Games, the leading global publisher of children’s interactive entertainment in collaboration with Hasbro, Peppa Pig: World Adventures will launch on 17^th March, 2023 for Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and PC.

Starting today, the No Man’s Sky Fractal update will be available for old and new players of the game. Just in time for the release of PS VR2, the update has been thought to provide an even more immersive experience to players on VR devices, including 3D audio, an adaptative user interface and a simplified and interactive gameplay. 

The update allows players to easily switch from VR to standard gameplay while staying on the same save. It also features a bunch of additional options on all platforms. Players can earn a new starship, the Utopia Seeder, and discover a new expedition “Utopia” which challenges players to work together and rebuild an abandoned solar system for the mysterious Utopia Foundation.

The update also features new content for Nintendo Switch users, who will now have access to all the Nexus and Quicksilver missions, as well as the “Trace of Metal” story, which were already available on other platforms.

Players on PlayStation, Steam Deck and Switch can also experience great immersion, as they now all support gyroscopic controls, making exploring and scanning new discoveries more comfortable and precise than ever.

Watch the trailer here:

No Man’s Sky Fractal update is available now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC.

For more information on No Man’s Sky, visit the official webpage.For other products from Bandai Namco Europe please visit: www.bandainamcoent.eu, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU. Join the conversation on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoEU.