NEXON, BLUE ARCHIVE MAIN STORY VOL. 3 – EDEN TREATY: CHAPTER 4 KYRIE OF THE FORGOTTEN GODS PART 2 UPDATE
The whirlwind climax of the Eden Treaty – Saori arrives as a new Arius Satellite School student A 1,200 Pyroxene gift courtesy of Arius District Exploration Task 2
SEOUL – Feb. 15, 2023 – On Thursday, Feb. 15, Nexon Korea Corp. (CEO: Jung-Hun Lee) released part two of Blue Archive’s event story “Kyrie of the Forgotten Gods,” developed by Nexon Games (CEO: Yong-Hyun Park).
“Kyrie of the Forgotten Gods Part 2” follows Saori and Arius Squad as they aid Sensei and Atsuko. When Mika’s intervention throws their plans in disarray, Saori goes toe-to-toe with Mika to rescue the mission and her beloved squad. The story of Mika and Saori’s intersecting lives and the meaning of their battle will unfold.
Arius Satellite School student Saori will be added as part of the update as an Explosive-type Striker. She uses her EX Skill “Et Omnia Vanitas!” to deal guaranteed Crit DMG proportional to her ATK to a single enemy. Accompanying Saori’s arrival will be recruitment reruns for Aru, Shiroko (Cycling) and Aris. Special Mission Decagrammaton will also receive its third event update.
In celebration of the update, Nexon will also be releasing Arius District Exploration Task 2. Completing tasks, such as going through the Main Story, conducting Lessons and collecting Growth Materials will net players Handmade Wreaths. Players who collect 100 Handmade Wreaths will receive 1,200 Pyroxene as a gift. In addition, the Triple Rewards Campaign for Missions and Commissions will be in effect until Tuesday, Feb. 28. And, of course, as a Valentine’s Day celebration, the Schale’s Special Sweets Supply Event will allow players get the gift of 100 AP for logging in each day until Monday, Feb. 20.
You can find details about Blue Archive‘s Event Story update by visiting the official homepage and community pages.
Blue Archive Official Forum: [LINK] Blue Archive Official Discord: [LINK] Blue Archive Official Twitter: [LINK] Blue Archive Official Facebook: [LINK]
Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games and Virtual Worlds. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and added to the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. In 2020, Nexon was added to the Nikkei 225. Nexon currently has more than 45 live games on multiple platforms including mobile and available in more than 190 countries. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter. In 2021, Nexon completed the acquisition of Embark Studios AB, a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, developing multiple projects for global release.
The Most Ambitious Digital Pinball Platform in Videogame History Kicks Off with 86 Tables at Release (Introducing The Addams Family!), Exciting New Features and the Promise of Continuous Expansion
SAN FRANCISCO – Feb. 16, 2023 –With today’s release of Pinball FX, a new era of digital pinball from Zen Studios has finally arrived. Including a day-one, ever-expanding lineup of 86 tables, plus an impressive suite of new features, the revolutionary pinball platform is now available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, also graduating from early access to full official release on the Epic Games Store. A Nintendo Switch version arrives this spring. The free download includes Wild West Rampage at no cost, and trial modes exist for all tables.
Fans of the Pinball FX franchise have long appreciated its healthy mix of original and licensed tables, each brought to life with gameplay and special effects impossible on a physical table. A Pinball Pass subscription ($14.99 per month) allows unlimited access to over 70 of the 86 launch tables, or they can be purchased in multipacks such as Star Wars™ Pinball Collection 1 (10 tables), Marvel Pinball Collection 1 (11 tables), Universal Classics Pinball (3 tables) or Gearbox® Pinball (3 tables).
All returning tables from previous editions have been fully remastered in Unreal Engine, with ray-tracing-enhanced, 4K-HDR visuals, as well as upgraded Pro Physics. Not lacking in fresh downloadable content, Pinball FX also introduces three brand-new releases: Borderlands®: Vault Hunter Pinball, Brothers in Arms®: Win the War Pinball and The Addams Family (itself including never-before-seen enhanced play, as with all Williams classics).
At the same time, console players can get their hands on more than 15 tables for the first time which Pinball FX early access players have already been able to enjoy, such as Star Wars Pinball: The Mandalorian, World War Z Pinball, DreamWorks Pinball, five Zen Originals, plus Williams classics World Cup Soccer and The Machine: Bride of Pin-Bot. Zen will release new tables regularly, many involving exciting new licensed IPs – most immediately, Legendary Pictures’ Godzilla vs. Kong.
Beyond the tables themselves, the hub area invites players to fully customize the “Pin Hall” trophy room of their dreams, with items earned from personal pinball achievements. Players can also engage with specialized tournaments and events there created both by themselves and Zen.
Accessible via the Pin Hall later this year, Pinball Royale mode combines classic pinball with player-elimination gameplay for a fresh take on battle royale. It also exemplifies Zen’s commitment to adding new features, gameplay and especially tables on a regular basis for the foreseeable future.
“I think it’s fair to say that this is the biggest single day in the history of Zen Studios – and maybe even digital pinball itself,” said Mel Kirk, Chief Operating Officer at Zen Studios. “The future has never been brighter for Pinball FX as a franchise, and we cannot wait to show you some of the other great stuff we have in store for the future.”
Keep up with the latest updates, weekly challenges and grand tournaments by visiting www.PinballFX.com and following the team on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
About Zen Studios
Zen Studios is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for all major digital game platforms. Recognized as one of the premier gaming studios in the world, Zen has worked with some of the most iconic entertainment studios, including Lucasfilm, Marvel Entertainment, NBC Universal, Funko and FOX Digital Entertainment.
Zen’s Pinball FX franchise has defined video game pinball excellence since 2007, and critically acclaimed titles like Circus Electrique and Operencia: The Stolen Sun have proven its devotion to creating captivating RPGs. Zen Studios joined Saber Interactive in November 2020. For more information on Zen’s library of titles, visit https://zenstudios.com.
About Embracer Group
Embracer Group is a parent company of businesses led by entrepreneurs in PC, console, mobile and board games and other related media. The Group has an extensive catalog of over 850 owned or controlled franchises.
With its head office based in Karlstad, Sweden, Embracer Group has a global presence through its eleven operative groups: THQ Nordic, Plaion, Coffee Stain, Amplifier Game Invest, Saber Interactive, DECA Games, Gearbox Entertainment, Easybrain, Asmodee, Dark Horse and Embracer Freemode. The Group has 120 internal game development studios and is engaging more than 12,750 employees and contracted employees in more than 40 countries.
Become the Ultimate Lawless Road Warrior in Call of Duty®: Mobile – Season 2: Heavy Metal Beginning February 22
It’s all gas and no brakes in Call of Duty®: Mobile’s second season of 2023 – Season 2: Heavy Metal. Launching on February 22 at 4pm PT, only the best road warriors will be able to tame this post-apocalyptic desert hellscape that includes a new MP map – Diesel, two new MP modes – Goliath Clash! and Chaos Control, a new Unit Support perk, and much more.
Call of Duty: Mobile – Season 2: Heavy Metal gives players the opportunity to earn 50 new tiers of Battle Pass rewards with a fresh supply of free and premium content, including operators such as Domino – Intimidation Tactics and the never-before-seen Deadman, as well as the Maddox weapon, Unit Support perk, Weapon Blueprints, Calling Cards, Charms, Call of Duty® Points (CP), and more launching throughout the season!
Get ready beat the heat and read all the details for Call of Duty: Mobile – Season 2: Heavy Metal coming to Android and iOS:
New MP Map – Diesel – First featured in Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War, Diesel drops players into a quaint roadside pitstop smack in the middle of the desolate badlands.
Two New MP Modes – Test your luck in Chaos Control, a new variant of Control, or fulfill your mech fighter dreams in Goliath Clash! where players will spawn as Goliath and try to make it to a capture point where they’ll be rewarded with batteries to collect for a host of upgrades.
New BR Class – Ravager Launcher – Place a Sentry Turret that will automatically attack enemies within range, or upgrade to the High DMG Missile to lock, track and destroy vehicles.
New Weapon, Attachment and Perk – Pick up the new Maddox weapon, a great balanced AR; upgrade with the M4 – Underbarrel Launcher signature attachment; or level up with the new Unit Support perk.
Players can also expect a variety of updates and improvements to the game in Call of Duty: Mobile – Season 2: Heavy metal on top of new Seasonal Challenges, Lucky Draws, and more, releasing in the store at launch and throughout the season.
The Call of Duty: Mobile – Season 2: Heavy Metal reveal trailer can be found here:
The first major content update in the hit franchise sequel features an all-new icy zone with snowball fights, prehistoric slimes, and collectibles for Xbox Series X/S and Windows PC
SAN MATEO, Calif. – February 16, 2023 – Monomi Park, creators of the highly popular Slime Rancher franchise, today announced that “Song of the Sabers”, the first major content update for Slime Rancher 2, is now available. In this update, plucky rancher Beatrix LeBeau explores new adventures on a mysterious, glacial island off the coast of Ember Valley known as Powderfall Bluffs. As if it were a giant, icy time capsule, Beatrix discovers a thriving community of prehistoric Saber Slimes and Thundercluck chickens within, as well as a treasure trove of new resources for crafting and strange, auroral anomalies scattered about the zone. Free to current owners of Slime Rancher 2, new players can download the game and access the content update for Xbox Series X/S and Windows PC starting today for $29.99.
Explore a New Biome: Powderfall Bluffs, a prehistoric frozen island that has mysteriously emerged from the Slime Sea.
Wrangle New Slimes: Saber Slimes are a ferocious blast from the past! Thought to be long extinct, these prehistoric predators now stalk Thundercluck chickens among snowdrifts of Powderfall Bluffs.
Snowball Fights: Slimes love to play in the snow and won’t hesitate to engage in a snowball fight with you and other slimes!
Discover Auroral Anomalies: Phantom-like flora gleam through the landscape and nightfall illuminates bridges that allow you to reach new heights along the icy mountains of Powderfall Bluffs, but act fast before they vanish with the dawn.
Build New Gadgets: Start an icy dust up anywhere with the Snowball Machine or capture the spirit of winter with a giant snow globe. Powderfall Bluffs offers many new rewards for those that can collect the precious resources from its frigid peaks.
Slime Rancher 2 is a sequel to the award-winning, smash-hit original that has been enjoyed by over 15 million fans worldwide. Continue the adventures of Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys to Rainbow Island, a mysterious land brimming with ancient technology, unknown natural resources, and an avalanche of wiggling, jiggling, new slimes to discover.
As Beatrix attempts to unravel the island’s secrets and uncover its true purpose, she’ll build, ranch, and farm within a beautiful conservatory, whose sparkling glass walls give her full view of the prismatic paradise she now calls home.
About Monomi Park Monomi Park is an independent game studio based out of sunny San Mateo, California. Founded in 2014 by Nick Popovich and Mike Thomas, Monomi Park is now home to a diverse team of wild dreamers and mad creators committed to creating unconventional gaming experiences that defy expectations. Its flagship title, Slime Rancher was released into Early Access in 2016 with an official release following in 2017. It is one of the highest-rated games on Steam of all time with a 98% positive average score, and has sold over 6 million copies across all platforms with over 15 million players worldwide. Slime Rancher 2 launched into Early Access on September 22, 2022 and sold over 300,000 copies in the first week.
Get in the groove as you shoot to the beat to survive in this heart-pounding, rhythm FPS!
STOCKHOLM – Feb. 16, 2023 – Raw Fury’s GUN JAM VR, the all-new, fast-paced rhythm-FPS from developer Jaw Drop Games and publisher Raw Fury, rocks its way onto Meta Quest 2 today! Match your shots to the beat in this immersive VR shooter featuring dazzling firefights and a high-energy multi-genre soundtrack.
GUN JAM VR is set in the vibrant city of Mubel, where the omni-present “Beat” controls all and citizens dance to The Speaker’s ruling tune. Using a unique beat-pattern shooting mechanic, it’s your job to rebel and break out of its hypnotic flow by force! Wield a variety of weapons, take on hordes of tranced-out troopers and other foes, and match your shots to the beats of a thrilling original soundtrack to survive the musical dystopia and restore freedom to the masses.
Key Features:
A unique beat-pattern shooting mechanic
Firefights are synced to an original, multi-genre soundtrack featuring trap music, EDM and heavy metal
Adapt to different music, environments, and enemies as you progress
An immersive art style and vibrant surroundings that react to the music
Arcade and Freeplay game modes
GUN JAM VR is available now as a digital download on the Meta Quest Store for $14.99. More information about the upcoming PC release of GUN JAM is expected soon.
About Jaw Drop Games
Jaw Drop Games is an independent game studio based in the U.K. and a collective of experienced, award-winning game development professionals. We blend AAA production values with independent originality and creativity. Our goal is to create games with jaw-dropping moments.
Raw Fury is a boutique indie (un)publisher founded in 2015 by Jonas Antonsson, Gordon Van Dyke, and David Martinez. We do not care about genres or mechanics. We care about experiences and emotions. We want to help developers make magic.
When it comes to hunting down monsters there is usually a certain series that fans turn to involving a feline, and most recently canine, companion but there have been others that have attempted to move into the fantastical hunting grounds before. One such developer is Omega Force who has previously worked on games like Toukiden that attempted their own take on the hunting genre. After a couple of attempts with the smaller series, the developer has made an incredibly odd pairing that sees the Koei Tecmo owned developer working alongside EA to bring out a large scale monster hunting game called Wild Hearts that puts its own spin on taking down giant beasts with all manners of weaponry and unique real-time crafting mechanics. Is this brand new element one that opens the doors to competition and helps Wild Hearts establish a foothold?
Story
As a lone hunter, players find themselves on the trail of an extremely powerful Kemono that has begun ravaging the land of Azuma. These Kemono are beasts similar to natural creatures such as squirrels, bears, and other creatures only grown to monstrous size and infused with powers of nature. The player-created hunter, who can have their own backstory crafted through a series of simple questions, finds themselves quickly outmatched by the Deathstalker Kemono and at the brink of death. Only through the help of a mysterious traveler and an ancient piece of technology that has been fused into their body can the hunter once again rise and face off against the Kemono once more in an effort to restore some sort of balance between nature and what is left of humanity.
For the most part the storyline in Wild Hearts is fairly simplistic and mostly serves as the tool that keeps players progressing through each hunt and unlocking more of the world to explore. The city of Minato and its residents do have some charm to them, but it is a bit too simple with even the most interesting side-quests they offer having predictable conclusions. This isn’t too big of a detriment, especially since there is some great lore to be found about the Kemono both in the game’s glossary once they’ve hunted enough as well as collectables out in the world, but it would be nice if the characters and the storyline were a bit more fleshed out.
Gameplay
In many ways those familiar with another certain hunting franchise will feel right at home with Wild Hearts as players will generally start out hunts in the same way. While players can freely travel to unlocked areas and hunt any Kemono that they find roaming the map, including some that they may not be ready to face off against yet, most hunts are undertaken by selecting either the story mission, side-mission, or replay mission objective on the map. This can be accessed at any time through the map or selected at the campfire. Along these same lines players can easily request assistance for any of their chosen hunting targets either through the map, upon first facing off against the creature at the tap of a button, or even accessing one of the many small gateways throughout each zone, with the latter also allowing players access to search for others who may be looking for help in a hunt. It is a bit odd that Omega Force capped the total number of hunters at only three at a time but thankfully the process of finding and playing with others runs so smoothly with crossplay that it makes any type of co-op easy to access and enjoy.
Various mechanics such as needing to manage an inventory or worry about weapon sharpness are not elements players will need to worry about in Wild Hearts and eating food is a more interesting element as well. Players can carry up to twenty different types of food with them at a time though these items can be dried, pickled, etc. to increase the amount of stat bonuses they provide when eaten. There is a limit to how many items the player can consume on any given hunt but this ability to customize and prepare food beforehand is a nice feature, especially since it can happen anywhere. Players can even eventually prepare multiple food preparation stations back in Minato to keep a steady stream of enhanced items waiting for them when they return from a hunt.
As for the beasts that players will be hunting, Wild Hearts has quite an array of them to take down and while the overall number may be a bit on the anemic side, especially since one is more gimmick than anything else and there are a couple reskins, almost every battle will feel like a thrill for a number of reasons. Not only are these Kemono gorgeously designed they all have different elemental properties and abilities that they can and will use while fighting against the player. This can range from simple aspects like the sap covered Sapscourge slowing hunters and making them easier to hit to a Gritdog that can use magnetic sand to suck in the player towards a devastating attack while crafting structures similar to those the player is capable of creating. This is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to some of the capabilities of these creatures, as some can throw new abilities at players as they grow enraged close to death, often increasing their elemental properties and morphing them into far more dangerous targets capable of dealing massive amounts of damage that can leave players staggering as well as transforming the local area with its abilities.
Of course, the Kemono aren’t the only ones with tricks up their sleeves as the primary tool that hunters have on their side, outside of their weapon of choice of course, are Karakuri. Karakuri are structures that players can spend their limited amount of thread (obtained from rocks, trees, and even drawn from Kemono’s exposed weak spots should the player climb on top of them) to construct in the middle of combat and work as both support items and powerful structures that can help in numerous ways. Players can summon things such as simple blocks to spring off of to perform aerial attacks, springs that can shoot them away from attacks or right at an enemy if they wish, gliders that are useful both for dodging incoming blows as well as gaining a height advantage with certain weapons, and much more. These basic Karakuri can be summoned in certain combinations to create powerful fusion Karakuri that are unlocked as players battle against certain Kemono. Many of these are a bit situational but things such as the Bulwark can create a solid wall that will block at least one incoming blow and give players a chance to heal or revive an ally while also serving as a launching platform for attacks. Along these same lines are fusions such as healing mist, and even a firework that can temporarily stun a Kemono. That being said, some of these are a bit too situational for their own good and often various attacks do appear to glitch through things such as the Bulwark leading to an untimely death or a well-timed Pounder blow dealing no damage despite making contact.
Alongside these smaller karakuri players can also craft “Dragon Karakuri” that are more permanent features on both the hunting maps as well as within Minato. These karakuri can be disassembled at will and are usually meant for utility as they can do things such as automatically catch fish, serve as fast travel points through the use of tents, prepare ingredients, and simply navigate around the map faster, especially through the use of “Flying Vine” ziplines and a certain one-wheel vehicle. It is worth noting that players are limited on using the Dragon Karakuri a bit as the only way to build them is to make use of elemental wells that must be unlocked and upgraded throughout the map, increasing the amount of each element that can be used on any given map. This does make for some rather interesting design elements as players can choose to place various hunting elements in one area, including an item that will scan the area for Kemono, and then craft a series of ziplines making traveling after their target a quick affair, making us wonder just how many unique layouts players will see as they travel to other hunters’ worlds and assist in hunts, perhaps gaining some insight as to how to make their own lives easier as well.
Now, while Wild Hearts makes the karakuri the various tools that hunters can make use of when hunting a beast, their primary attacks will always be their weapon of choice and this game has nine different types to offer. Some of the weapons are a bit on the standard side and can be a bit predictable with the hammer making strong blows that can be extended into larger hits with precise timing and bows that deal extra damage when their users alternate attack types and charge and unfortunately one of the most interesting and dynamic weapons is locked away until players complete the first part of the game but there are some unique elements here. The powerful cannon can be combined with Karakuri to give it a faster fire rate or charged to dish out massive damage but leaves the player slow while the morphing Karakuri Staff makes for some of the most fluid and enjoyable fighting around as the weapon morphs from form to form and allows for players to smoothly transition between weapon types and keeping attacks up against the Kemono. Of course, another favorite is the Bladed Wagasa that can deal penetration damage and allow for players to chain into airborne attacks with ease while also being able to parry some attacks, giving players extra defensive options besides rolling, jumping, or using karakuri to get out of the way of an attack.
Fighting against Kemono using these weapons is almost always a delight and while things may be a bit slow at times and rather dangerous, especially when facing off against a new threat, these battles are almost always a sight to behold. That being said, things can feel a bit too difficult at times especially in single player as, even well-equipped, Kemono attacks can deal massive amounts of damage to a hunter with a few hits killing in one blow. While players do have three lives, and the ability to revive co-op partners if fighting alongside others online, this can be a bit frustrating especially when certain attacks glitch through the aforementioned Bulwark. It is also worth noting that while the game does offer a see-through option for some terrain, it is entirely possible to get trapped within either a large Kemono’s body or in part of the terrain making the camera completely useless and leaving players at the mercy of their target.
As for upgrading their hunter’s gear, players will make use of the tried and true method of taking their spoils from a hunt and other resources and using them to craft the very same armor and weapons they will use for the next hunt. Unfortunately the amount of armor is a bit on the limited side, especially since there isn’t much gear that takes advantage of smaller Kemono or other resources, but there are additional upgrades for most gear. These upgrades come in the form of either “Human” or “Kemono” paths that enhance gear a step further while attaching extra abilities too. That being said, these extra upgrades do take a rather large amount of resources so players may wish to focus more on their weapons instead as they also have a rather unique upgrade tree. Rather than simply upgrade along a standard path or craft from scratch, every weapon has an upgrade tree that they can learn various skills along and transfer them as they progress down a tree. This makes for some interesting combinations and, while it costs a bit of money, players can revert upgrades and regain all materials used if they wish to take their weapon down a different path. This does mean however that some upgrades can remain out of reach for a bit if players are missing materials from an earlier Kemono and need to hunt that down instead.
Visuals & Audio
Wild Hearts on the Xbox Series X is a real delight to see as each zone that players travel through as the story progresses is tied to one season though the enemies that they fight there may not be. The locations often have great designs with unique looking areas scattered throughout, though fighting Kemono in some of these areas can be frustrating due to aforementioned camera issues. The actual Kemono themselves are extensively detailed with a great blend of nature-twisted creature that grows in power as it enrages and transforms further as it comes close to defeat. Be it the ground changing attacks they can unleash or the colorful designs that shift as players fight them, Kemono are a real delight and it is a bit of a shame that there are only a little over twenty, a few being reskins, available at launch.
As for the soundtrack, Wild Hearts features a great collection of background music that plays while exploring Minato and there are some solid sound effects to be heard while exploring the various hunting zones as well, including the various cries that the Kemono make during battle. The voice work is also handled rather well, though it may take a bit for some players to get used to the way characters weave Japanese and English words together in the same sentence, often repeating the same word in both languages.
Overall
Time will tell if Wild Hearts will make its mark on the beast hunting genre but it has certainly managed to impress with its own spin on things. Placing a feudal Japanese spin on the world while focusing on Kemono that are nature-imbued versions of common creatures makes for a great aesthetic that works quite well with some fine tuned combat mechanics and the unique elements that come from crafting Karakuri both for fights and navigation. Although Wild Hearts may have a rather small pool of Kemono to hunt and need some refinements to some of its Karakuri, this take on the hunting formula is one that will delight those looking for something familiar but different.
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Test your morality and continue the family legacy in the criminal underworld in this gripping narrative RPG inspired by the bestselling book
TORINO, Italy – Feb. 16, 2023 – 34BigThings is launching its thrilling narrative RPG Gomorrahtoday on PC, iOS and Android. The game delivers a suspenseful, choice-driven tale set within the dark world of the Italian mafia and inspired by the award-winning, bestselling book of the same name by Roberto Saviano. The title has gained even further popularity following the international success of the Gomorrah TV series.
After a brutal attack on her family kills her mafia boss father, Nina Miniero must ascend as the new head of the famiglia, learning how to take his place atop the crime syndicate. In the gritty suburbs of Naples, players must help Nina navigate her dangerous new life, where her morality will be tested and the lines between good and evil will be blurred.
Gomorrah Features:
A Classic Interactive Crime Drama: Experience a twisting tale, combining a provocative narrative with strategic management of clan resources. Pick your battles and make important decisions — your choices will determine where the story goes.
Branching Narrative Outcomes: Each decision leads down a unique path, eventually concluding with one of eight total possible endings. How will you choose to lead the family? Will you walk the path of peace — or claim your right to revenge?
Lead a Diverse Family: Each clan member has their own strengths and weaknesses. Train up your scagnozzo and use the right one for each job, or risk hurting the family.
Take on Unique Scenarios: Missions are procedurally generated, providing new challenges and surprises to discover with each playthrough.
Handcrafted Art Design: Watch the story unfold in style with epic visuals drawn by supremely talented comic artist Luca Negri.
Gomorrah is available today on PC (Steam), iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play) for $2.99. For more information, follow @34BigThings on Twitter.
About 34BigThings
Established in 2013, 34BigThings is a leading Italian developer for premium games across PC, console, and mobile devices which uses cutting-edge technology to create innovative, genre-defining games that receive critical acclaim and capture the imagination of gamers around the world. The studio has released over 10 premium games topping charts on most gaming platforms. 34BigThings joined Saber Interactive in November 2020. For more information, visit www.34BigThings.com, and follow the studio on Twitter.
LOS ANGELES – February 15, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announces a new global update for the mobile role-playing gameSeven Knights 2. The update includes a new Legendary hero, a new pet, Expanded Upgrade Dungeons, outfits, events, and more.
Awakened Emotion Diana (Legendary / Attack type) is the latest playable hero to join the game. Her skill allows players to target enemies with low HP, making her the perfect choice for finishing off enemies. She can continue targeting enemies even if they are in disguise or become unrecognizable. Her attacks remove enemy buffs and strengthen herself as she keeps up the pressure.
Additional new game content includes the Legendary+ pet Valdur and expanded Gold Vault up to a total of 16 stages and increased rewards that will keep pace with Gold supply and player growth. Calm Night Sky and Fragrant Warm Breeze costumes are now available for Diana as well.
From February 15 through March 2, players can obtain a new hero, Diana by simply checking-in the game. Furthermore, for those who check-in for 10 consecutive days, Diana’s exclusive equipment is also available. In addition, players can complete in-game missions, check-ins or participate in push events, acquiring Diana’s Memory Orbs. These orbs can be exchanged at Diana’s Memory Shop for various items, including Diana’s Calm Night Sky costume and new profile icon. The Pet Step Up Summon Mission Event will offer additional bonuses according to the number of times that players summon pets.
The official sequel to Seven Knights, a game enjoyed by 60 million players globally, Seven Knights 2 takes place 20 years after the original and introduces beautiful open world gameplay. The story centers on the Daybreak Mercenaries who embark on a journey to find the last member of the Seven Knights, “Rudy,” after a series of events involving a mysterious girl named Phiné. Stunning cinematics and graphics powered by Unreal Engine 4 will immerse players in this epic game story filled with unique characters and powerful bosses. Players can collect and develop their heroes and experience a new combat system with powerful ultimates and suppressors.
More information on Seven Knights 2 can be found on the official Facebook page, YouTube and forums or by visiting Netmarble’s Global YouTube channel.
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.
PlayStation Australia is always looking for ways to create meaningful and engaging experiences that celebrate players and for PlayStation Plus members, it’s a big month ahead with Horizon Forbidden West joining the Game Catalogue. PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe members now have a chance to experience the post-apocalyptic world with distant lands to discover, striking characters to meet, and enormous awe-inspiring machines to fight. Additional blockbuster titles include Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Borderlands 3, and more which will be added to the Games Catalogue next week. In addition to these games, PlayStation wanted to take this month one step further and provide players with over a week-long of activities to thank them for their support of the PlayStation Plus journey,
Starting today through February 24, PlayStation Plus members can find a range of activities to participate in during PlayStation Plus Festival of Play – from earning digital collectibles to joining tournaments to getting exclusive double discounts on select popular games from the PlayStation Store. Activities for those who are not PlayStation Plus members are available as well.
God of War Ragnarök Game Trial – for PlayStation Deluxe members
Get a taste of what it’s like to journey into each of the Nine Realms with Kratos and Atreus as they search for answers while Asgardian forces prepare for the prophesied battle that will end the world. As a PlayStation Plus member players will have access to God of War Ragnarök with a 3-hour time-limited trial. Trophies and save progress from this trial will carry over if players decide to purchase the full game.
PlayStation Stars Campaign – from now February 24
PlayStation Stars is a loyalty program that is free to join and doesn’t require a PlayStation Plus membership. However this month they’ll be unique digital collectibles during PlayStation Plus Festival of Play, including:
PlayStation Plus members will receive a “Festival of Play Party Favour” digital collectible for checking into the ‘A Gift from PlayStation Plus’ campaign and playing any game.
With Horizon Forbidden West joining the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue starting on February 21, players can get “A Gift from the Past” digital collectible by checking into the “Welcome to the Forbidden West” campaign and earning the following trophies. This campaign is only available to PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe members who have yet to earn these trophies.
“Save the Daunt”
“Attend the Embassy”
“Obtain 3 Stripes at a Hunting Ground”
“Used Dyed Flowers”
“First Rebel Camp Completed”
“First Tall Neck Overwritten”
PlayStation Plus Double Discount – from now until March 1
PlayStation is kicking off a Double Discount promotion for PlayStation Plus members this week. Check out the sale here. Players who are both PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Stars members can earn PlayStation Stars points with eligible purchases on PlayStation Store.
Enter to Win a Sony Bravia XR OLED TV and more – from now until February 25
In celebration, players can enter a new contest for the opportunity to win a Sony Bravia XR OLED 55A75K TV, Dolby Atmos Soundbar HT-A5000, and Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones. Players can participate by going to the website and answering three questions about PlayStation Plus. Players will have until February 25 to answer the questions. For more details, head to PlayStation.com.
Online Multiplayer Weekend – from February 18 to 19
PlayStation will be holding an online multiplayer during the weekend of February 18-19 so players can go head-to-head with other players online during these dates even without a PlayStation Plus membership.
PlayStation Tournaments – from February 18 and February 19
There will be a number of PlayStation Tournaments happening during this timeframe, featuring FIFA 23, NBA 2K23, and Guilty Gear. Also, since the online multiplayer weekend starts during this same timeframe, those without PlayStation plus memberships will also be able to participate in the tournaments happening in this timeframe, Players who participate will get a chance to win a PlayStation Plus membership. See the website for more details.
To find out more about PlayStation Plus Festival of Play head to PlayStation.com.
BEIJING — Feb. 15, 2023 — Corpse Keeper, the medieval gothic action-strategy roguelike from developer Melancholia Studio and publisher Thermite Games, lurks its way onto PC via Steam Early Access and arriving on the Epic Game Store this February.
Assemble an unholy trio of rotting corpses to confront and destroy the demon haunting the city of Lenste in this dark and oppressing medieval world. Manage flesh and bone across 30 cursed characters, each with distinct traits, and fend off decay while upgrading the undead squad’s attributes.
Carve and hack a path to victory with realistic sword-fighting mechanics, and harvest the flesh of fallen foes to extend the life of undead soldiers. Even the playing field with perfectly-timed dashes, parrying tactics, and upgradeable weapons with special abilities.
Battle evil and time itself, carefully managing resources with a devilish level of detail for both exploration and combat. Held together by only black magic, the rotting flesh of the terrifying triad worsens with every passing moment. Mounting levels of decay eventually render each warrior useless, but “preservatives” can help stave off the inevitable.
Adapt to each challenge with an ever-changing rotation of temporary ghoulish grunts. Study the horrifying enemies and the ominous surrounding areas before every battle to craft the perfect plan of attack. Enlist new Grave Keepers, Knights, Plague Doctors and Assassins to replenish ranks, and explore six eerie areas in a hunt for the demon presiding over the cathedral.
“Corpse Keeper shakes up expected roguelike traditions by requiring adaptability from each decaying squad,” said HC Li, Producer, Melancholia Studio. “We can’t wait to see all kinds of strategies, builds, and squad combinations tested out in Early Access.”
Corpse Keeper is now available on Steam Early Access for $19.99 USD/19.50 EUR and supports English, Simp. Chinese, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese language options, and coming to the Epic Games Store this February.
About Melancholia Studio
Melancholia Studio is a development company that focuses on crafting challenging yet addictive gameplay experiences. With a deep respect for the player’s skill and an understanding of what makes for a rewarding difficulty level in games, Melonancholia Studio sets out to make memorable games, engaging experiences, and unforgettable encounters for gamers worldwide.
To learn more about Melancholia Studio, visit their official Twitter account.
About Thermite Games
Thermite Games is a publishing company behind hit titles such as Sophia the Traveler, Nobody the Turnaround, and Far Away. Founded in 2020, Thermite Games consists of young, passionate gamers and industry professionals based in Beijing, China.
To learn more about Thermite Games, visit their official website, and follow them on Twitter and Discord.
