Celebrate the first anniversary of V Rising with a bang! “Secrets of Gloomrot” – coming May 17th
Skövde, Sweden – 10th May 2023 – Today, Stunlock Studios published the full gameplay trailer for “Secrets of Gloomrot,” the highly anticipated first major content update, scheduled for release for V Rising’s one year anniversary on May 17th. The “Secrets of Gloomrot” adds a host of new content for players: improved castle building, expanded combat mechanics, and significant changes to the world map which includes the biome of Gloomrot.
Welcome to Gloomrot! As one of the game’s larger regions, it offers an extensive new area to explore where players will fight against mutated experiments and mechanical wonders spawned from the twisted imaginations of the Trancendum. Players will hunt the blood of the brilliantly insane to harness the power of lightning and enter a new age of technology. In addition to the new biome, the update includes a long list of improvements and new content. Players can construct multiple castle floors, claim castle territories and customize their domains in new ways. Combat is improved and has become more diverse with the addition of new weapon types and a new spell school. On top of that, the jewel system allows players to modify their spells to their liking. The world of Vardoran has been revamped, offering players new points of interest to visit, visual updates, new items, and enemy types. Players will also encounter 13 additional bosses and 30 new enemy types. Get ready to experience a thrilling new adventure in the world of V Rising!
More on V Rising: Survive as a newly awakened vampire in a world ruled by humans and rise to become the next Dracula. Feed on blood to gain new powers, hide from the scorching sun, and engage in real-time PvE and PvP combat set in a dark fantasy realm. Raise your castle and invite friends to join as you explore a vast open world, pillage villages, skirmish with bandits, and delve into the lairs of supernatural beasts. Attack other player’s castles, or become a diplomat in a game of blood, power, and betrayal.
About Stunlock Studios Stunlock Studios is one of the leading independent Swedish game developers in Skövde, known for vampire survival game V Rising and arena brawler Battlerite. Out now in Early Access, V Rising’s gothic world has already attracted more than 3 million vampiric initiates and Battlerite was one of the most popular free-to-play games on Steam with over 6 million unique players entering the arena. With a passion for multiplayer action games, the studio crafts groundbreaking and community-driven games, always with their players in mind.
PARIS — May 10, 2023 — Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, the explosive homage to the retro shooters of yore set in Games Workshop’s iconic universe, just released a new gameplay trailer supercharged with a bombastic mix of action and cinematic footage. Published by Focus Entertainment and developed by Auroch Digital, the stylish indie FPS releases May 23, 2023, on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. Pre-order now and get in shape with today’s ecstatic boomer shooter gameplay video!
Get ready for Boltgun, a rapid-fire boomer-shooter blast from the past that’s as nostalgic as its gameplay is fluid and modern. You’ll take control of a mighty Sternguard Veteran, along with his faithful servo-skull, and plunge headlong into the grimdark universe of Warhammer 40,000. Summoned by the Inquisition, ready your righteous arsenal, indomitable armor and battle-honed instincts to Scour Graia, a Forge World on the brink, overrun by cultists, traitors and daemons.
Obliterate hordes of foes with an array of iconic weapons. Blast cultists with your mighty Boltgun! Smash traitors with your Charge! Shred the spawn of the Archenemy with your Chainsword! Unleash your wrath upon the enemies of the Imperium – only in death does duty end!
Let the hordes of Chaos know fear when Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun releases on May 23 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. Pre-order now!Sign up as a Focus member to get exclusive news and upcoming special offers for Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun and the whole Focus catalog.
PARIS — May 10, 2023 — Today Focus Entertainment and Asobo Studio are thrilled to announce the release of a new patch for A Plague Tale: Requiem, the critically praised and multi-award-winning action-adventure game. Out now, the game’s new update brings a Performance Mode that includes a 60 FPS option for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, as well as additional options to optimize graphical performance on PC.
A Plague Tale: Requiem takes you on a breathtaking, emotional adventure through a dangerous medieval world twisted by supernatural forces. The sense of history and strong narrative direction are complemented with intense stealth and action gameplay, now enjoyable at 60 FPS on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X with the new Performance Mode.
The 60 FPS option entails lower graphical settings: PS5 and Xbox Series X players can thus choose default Resolution Mode settings to fully enjoy the graphical excellence of A Plague Tale: Requiem; or the Performance Mode that scales the graphical resolution down, instead enhancing the gameplay sequences with even smoother action at 60 FPS.
Today’s new patch also adds options for PC players, allowing them to optimize the game’s graphical performance. All platforms, Xbox Series S included, will receive several bug fixes with the update. The game’s Cloud Version on Nintendo Switch will receive an update including these bug fixes next week.
A Plague Tale: Requiem has received profuse praise from critics and players since its launch, and we are thrilled to deploy Performance Mode for players to enjoy Amicia and Hugo’s adventure the way they prefer. The game has won several awards and nominations, including:
5 nominations at The Game Awards 2022: Game of the Year, Best Action/Adventure, Best Narrative, Best Score and Music, Best Performance
5 BAFTA nominations: Artistic Achievement, Audio Achievement, Music, Narrative, Performer in a Leading Role
4 Pégases 2023 Awards: Visual Excellence, Best Audio World, Narrative Excellence, Audience Award
The BiliBili 2022 Must-Play Award
The Bilbao Indie Games Titanium Award
Watch the game’s accolades trailer for a flash of A Plague Tale: Requiem’s achievements and continued efforts to improve the experience!A Plague Tale: Requiem is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC and in Cloud Version on Nintendo Switch. The game is also available with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. The new Performance Mode is available on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. Players can grab the game on PlayStation 5 at a 35% discount for a limited time as part of the Big Games Big Deals Sale.
It has been a couple of years now since Mortal Kombat 11 wrapped up its final DLC releases and now fans have been wondering just when the next game from NetherRealm would arrive and it seems that we will be hearing a full announcement soon. Warner Bros. and NetherRealm have released a new teaser video dubbed “It is Almost Time” on the official Mortal Kombat social media featuring a ticking clock that ticks to 11 before skipping entirely over the 12 marker to 1.
This can mean a number of things as the ending for Mortal Kombat 11 saw a massive change in the game’s lore and the possibility for an entire reset to the series timeline, meaning that it is entirely possible that the company will be rebooting Mortal Kombat once more. Of course at this moment this is merely conjecture as Mortal Kombat 12, or possibly Mortal Kombat 1, has not officially been unveiled though fans can likely expect an announcement soon. The teaser video can be found below.
Many have been waiting to see just when Team Cherry’s next entry in the Hollow Knight series would arrive but it looks like they are going to be waiting at least half a year more as the development team has announced that they will no longer be hitting the “first half of 2023” release window that was initially set for Hollow Knight: Silksong.
According to the team’s marketing director Matthew Griffin, the company wants to make the game “as good as we can” and while they are “excited by how the game is shaping up” that the size of it means they will need more time to ensure the level of quality fans expect. The development team has stated that they will reveal more details when they get closer to release. When Hollow Knight: Silksong does release it is currently set for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Switch, and PC.
When it comes to ratings boards, they usually can reveal anything from completely unannounced titles to expanding upon some little known elements of upcoming games and considering the many mysteries around Starfield‘s gameplay and various elements despite the game arriving on September 6th, the ESRB rating has revealed a bit more info for the game. Starfield was given an M rating for Blood, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs, and Violence, and In-Game Purchases with the last one likely pointing towards future DLC.
As for some of the more in-depth elements we get to learn a little bit more about combat and a bit of gore as well as the fact that players will be able to have relations in the game, make use of drugs, and have “suggestive dialogue”, the full rating for Bethesda‘s upcoming release can be found below:
This is an open-world role-playing game in which players assume the role of a miner tasked with finding Artifacts across the galaxy. From first-/third-person perspectives, players interact with various characters, complete quests, and search for supplies while battling enemies (e.g., humans, robots, alien creatures). Players use futuristic guns, lasers, axes, and explosives to kill enemies. Combat is fast-paced, with frequent gunfire, cries of pain, and explosions. Attacks on some enemies can result in blood-splatter effects; several environments depict blood stains on the ground around corpses. The game contains some suggestive material in the dialogue, and after sharing a bed with characters (e.g., “Life is a sexually transmitted disease that’s a hundred percent fatal”; “I’m all for getting a little wild, but next time let’s try it without the jetpacks”; “Talk about seeing stars, whew… that was amazing.”). A fictional drug (Aurora) is prominent in the game, with a section involving players’ characters working in an illicit drug lab; players can also obtain Aurora by stealing or buying it from vendors (consuming Aurora results in a distortion effect on the screen). The words “f*k” and “bullsht” appear in the game.
Players can race around the colorful Block World and earn exclusive rewards to celebrate KartRider Rush+’s three-year anniversary
SEOUL – May 10, 2023 – Nexon’s frenetic racing game KartRider Rush+ encourages players to step on the gas and race into the vibrant Block World in the Season 19 update. Racers can take a drive with all-new Block World themed content, including the speedy “Zenith Interlock” legendary kart and the latest legendary character, “Bazzi of Liberty.” In addition to the thrilling new season, players can earn epic rewards during several events in celebration of KartRider Rush+’s three-year anniversary.
Players who join the race will experience:
Colorful Block World-Themed Content – An abundance of Block World karts, racers and tracks are entering the race. With legendary kart, “Zenith Interlock,” new character “Bazzi of Liberty,” adrenaline-pumping tracks “Furnance Frenzy (Block)” and “Ribbit Resort (Storybook)” and more, racers are sure to be busy this season.
Radiant Highlight Kart – The Season 19 highlight kart emulates bright light and comes in two skins to choose from – “Flare Ranger” and “Crystal Ranger.” Racers can check out both options via the “Ranger Center.”
New “Rally” Mode – In “Rally” mode, players will race as fast as possible on designated parts of the track in a limited amount of time. Racers who reach highest stage can obtain exciting items such as “Universal Coupon,” “Batteries,” and “Red Rose Gothic Star Jewel.”
Three-Year Anniversary Celebration Events – In honor of KartRider Rush+’s three-year anniversary, Nexon is putting on a variety of events to celebrate. Players will also receive a “Three-year special coupon” that contains “Golden Gallant Knight,” “Flying Engine,” and “Sweet Tooth Naiad,” an exclusive character designed specifically for the anniversary. Players can acquire the coupon on Friday, May 12, and it will remain valid until Friday, May 26. Additionally, racers who complete quests in ranked races can collect a “Three-Year Coin” to exchange for “Zenith Interlock,” “Heart Emoji Headgear” and more.
Fans of KartRider Rush+ can check out the Season 19 trailer to see what’s in store:
More information on KartRider Rush+’s “Block World” season and the three-year anniversary are on the official website.
About NEXON Co. Ltd. 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.
Game modes, crossplay and customisation detailed ahead of global launch on May 19
Get your engines started! LEGO 2K Drive launches worldwide next Friday, May 19, 2023. Developed by Visual Concepts, LEGO 2K Drive evolves the iconic LEGO play experience with a vast, open world where players can build their dream vehicles, drive anywhere, and become a LEGO racing legend. Gear up for launch with a closer look at everything there is to do in the world of Bricklandia.
Four Modes to Explore
There are tons of open-world exploration and thrilling races in LEGO 2K Drive‘s four modes.
Story – Play solo or in splitscreen co-op on your journey from rookie racer to famous champion as you compete against a series of charismatic rivals with hopes of one day winning the coveted Sky Cup Trophy. With each victory, you’ll work your way up the ranks to take on the infamous Shadow Z road villain.
Cup Series – Get the Grand Prix experience in Cup Series mode, featuring multiple tracks back-to-back. You’ll score points after each race based on your finishing place, and those with the highest point totals get the top spots on the podium. There is a Grand Brix Cup Series for every biome in Bricklandia.
Race – Looking to get straight to the action as fast as possible? Check out the Race mode, where you can choose any course and License Class level (determining overall speed and available abilities) to start driving right away.
Minigames – Minigames have unique objectives that aren’t based on crossing a finish line, and speed isn’t the only thing required to succeed. In Defend Minigames, you need to smash waves of marching robots to protect objectives, while Rescue Minigames get hectic as you battle groups of roaming baddies and pick up helpless townspeople.
Play Together and Crossplay Details
Enjoy driving with other players both locally and online with LEGO 2K Drive‘s multiplayer.
Local Play / Splitscreen – On all platforms, you can enjoy in-person driving action with two-player splitscreen. On Nintendo Switch, two players can also link up for Local Play using two Nintendo Switch systems on the same wireless connection.
Play with Friends Online – Party up with crossplay available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.* The biggest mode in Play With Friends is Shared World, where up to six players can join up online and race around the vast expanse of Bricklandia simultaneously. Play With Friends also lets your party see who is the fastest driver in Cup Series and Race modes.
Play with Everyone Online – See how you stack up against racers from around the globe in the Play With Everyone online multiplayer mode, including crossplay on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.* You’ll be matchmade with other racers of your skill level to compete in Cup Series or Race events. To ensure a safe, welcoming environment for all, you won’t have any communication with other players. Skilled driving, cool vehicle choices, and customisation are the only ways to express yourself.
Customisation and Sharing
The Garage is where you’ll build and modify vehicles in LEGO 2K Drive. You have the power to make the vehicles of your dreams in the Garage, customising every brick from nose to tail. Right from the get-go, you’ll have hundreds of bricks to build with, sorted by type and category, with over 1,000 unique LEGO pieces available over the course of the adventure.
All vehicles in LEGO 2K Drive have their own stats, including Top Speed, Acceleration, Handling, Health, Melee Power, and Weight. The more bricks you have in your vehicle, the heavier it gets, affecting your Weight class. Each of the six Weight classes from Super Light to Massive have advantages and weaknesses, so play around and find out what works best for you. Every vehicle is designed to ensure there is a balanced experience. A vehicle with a particularly high stat in one area must have a trade off in another area.
There are tons of customisation options for your builds, from individual brick shapes and paint jobs to finer details like the sound of your horn and engine. Swap out the wheels, switch up the placement of the driver’s seat, add a personal touch to your vehicle with a sticker or a fun piece of flair, and more.
Post-launch, we’ll also be introducing the ability for players to share customisations with friends and the community online.*
LEGO 2K DriveStandard Edition will be available worldwide on May 19, 2023 for Nintendo SwitchTM, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), PlayStation®4 (PS4™), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
Pre-orders have begun on all platforms, and players who pre-order the Standard Edition or Cross-Gen Standard Edition before launch day will receive the Aquadirt Racer Pack (Digital).**
Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
*Crossplay not available on Nintendo Switch. Certain features and online play require Internet connection and 2K Account. Online console play requires paid subscription.
**Pre-order bonus offer available for LEGO 2K Drive Standard Edition and Cross-Gen Standard Edition through May 18 2023. Offer is for the Aquadirt Racer pack which includes one (1) Aquadirt Racer Street Car, one (1) Aquadirt Racer Off-road Car and one (1) Aquadirt Racer Boat. The Aquadirt Racer Pack is included in the Awesome Edition and Awesome Rivals Editions. For physical pre-orders, content will be redeemed in game via a code provided in box. For digital pre-orders, content will be automatically entitled in game. Terms apply.
May 10th, 2023 —World of Tanks are launching an interstellar showdown pitting players in a fierce and unrestricted Martian melee. From May 11thto May 22nd, tankers can loot the mysterious surface of Mars in a specially designed research vehicle and engage in some epic combat.
This isn’t your typical battle. With a new set of abilities and power-ups, players will have the chance to truly flex their off-world combat skills. Take control of the alien-made “Object” in the center of the map, hit the opponents with Impulse Gun shots, or just ram them to oblivion, and take advantage of buffs that can give a serious edge in the competition.
The mysterious alien “Object” that players must scan awaits in the center of the map: an old crater with a peculiar terrain. Along with the iconic Martian red dust, there are many hazards. Deep chasms, complex rock formations and several perilous pools of highly corrosive acid. The edges of the area offer breathtaking views, so it’s easy to lose concentration and fall off the cliffs.
To explore the planet, tankers will have access to their own Mars Rover, an innovative six-wheeled research vehicle that’s built to traverse the perilous terrain of Mars. Armed with advanced Impulse Gun technology, players will be able to zap their opponents with ease. And even if a rover gets destroyed, it will be respawned and will rejoin the battle.
But it’s not just about the combat – the event is scored with specially recorded matching soundtracks that will take the cosmic gaming experience to the next level. And as players progress through the competition, they will have the chance to earn days of WoT Premium Account, bonds, new equipment, and a ton of new Mars-themed customizations.
So, gear up and get ready to blast off to the red planet for an interstellar free-for-all like no other. The competition is fierce, the terrain is treacherous, and the rewards are out of this world.
World of Tanks PC is the first team-based, massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to tank warfare. Throw yourself into the epic tank battles of World War II with gamers all over the world. Your arsenal includes over 800 armored vehicles from 11 nations, carefully detailed with historical accuracy.
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.
Sydney, Australia, May 10th 2023 | Deep Silver and Volition confirm Saints Row’s first DLC expansion is out now. Releasing alongside a massive free update, the crime-infested city of Santo Ileso just got bigger and better.
The first of three DLC expansions for Saints Row this winter, The Heist & The Hazardous boasts three new story missions for one to two players, a new weapon, helicopter, rewards, cosmetics and more. The Heist & The Hazardous is available now to buy and included in the Saints Row Expansion Pass.
Watch the trailer here
Set in the brand-new district of Sunshine Springs – inspired by Palm Springs, the infamous escape for the rich and famous – all players are invited to explore this new area of the map as part of a huge free update packed full of new features, improvements and bug fixes.
Saints Row Update Overview:
The Heist & The Hazardous DLC for Expansion Pass holders is out now and available to buy separately
The free Sunshine Springs Update is out now for all players and includes:
As announced in March, the second Expansion Pass content – Doc Ketchum’s Murder Circus – hits in July with the third, final and largest pack available in August.
All Expansion Pass packs will also be available to purchase separately. Check your preferred platform store holder for local prices.
Saints Row is out now on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, the all-in-one games and entertainment systems from Microsoft, the PlayStation® 4 and the PlayStation® 5 computer entertainment systems, and on Epic Games Store for PC.
For more information on Saints Row visit the website SaintsRow.com follow us on Twitter and Instagram @SaintsRow and on Facebook at Facebook.com/SaintsRow.
Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds by creating products of the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires. Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island, and the gritty, post-apocalyptic Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include the next entries into the TimeSplitters and Dead Island franchises. Deep Silver development studios include Deep Silver Dambuster Studios and Free Radical Design, both in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, and Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com. All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.
ABOUT DEEP SILVER VOLITION
Deep Silver Volition combines long-standing industry experience and state-of-the-art technology with creativity and a strong dash of humor, to create the truly unique gaming experience their fans know and love. Its portfolio comprises the critically acclaimed Saints Row series of games, Agents of Mayhem, Red Faction, Descent/Freespace and Summoner series. The studio is in downtown Champaign, Illinois. The Champaign-Urbana metropolitan area is home to the University of Illinois and is a diverse, growing community that combines the arts, a vibrant technology sector, and affordable housing. Deep Silver Volition currently employs over 240 talented people. In 2013, Volition joined PLAION / Deep Silver as one of their three international development studios. Four years later, the group was acquired by Embracer Group. To learn more about Deep Silver Volition, please visit the official website DSVolition.com, and follow on Twitter @DSVolition and Facebook @VolitionGames.
ABOUT PLAION
PLAION is a leading independent developer and producer of games and entertainment products, with nine development studios and five publishing units based all over the world. Founded in 1994 as Koch Media, PLAION offers a unique breadth of services and solutions, dynamically growing its business to push ourselves and our partners to the forefront in all the segments we operate in. PLAION runs a multi-label strategy, with fully owned publishing units, such as Deep Silver, Prime Matter, Milestone, Vertigo Games and Ravenscourt, publishing games for consoles, PC and VR platforms across all physical and digital channels. Additionally – as a global publishing partner – PLAION has formed long-term multinational publishing collaborations with numerous game publishers including Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, Capcom, Focus Multimedia, Giants Software, Koei Tecmo, Paradox, Sega, SNK, Square Enix, Techland, THQ Nordic, Tripwire, Warner Bros and many others. With its parent company in Höfen, Austria – and the HQ in Munich, Germany – PLAION owns local publishing companies in Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Australia, the United States as well as Japan and Hong Kong. PLAION owns nine game development studios: Deep Silver Dambuster Studios (Nottingham, UK), Fishlabs (Hamburg, DE), Warhorse Studios (Prague, CZ), Milestone (Milan, IT), Voxler (Paris, FR) , DigixArt (Montpellier, FR), Flying Wild Hog (Warsaw, Kraków, Rzeszów, PL), Free Radical Design (Nottingham, UK) and Vertigo Games (Rotterdam, Amsterdam, NL). Additionally, PLAION collaborates with numerous independent development studios around the world. Part of PLAION is also PLAION PICTURES, a leading independent film distributor in Europe with a library of more than 1.400 titles. Further business operations include Sola Media, a sales agency and production company for family entertainment, Spotfilm Networx, a multi-channel streaming network, and a sub-label dedicated to Japanese animation. PLAION also owns the leading video game merchandise company DPI Merchandising (Denver, Roseburg, USA and Munich, DE) and a Quality Assurance Facility in Olomouc, CZ. PLAION is an Embracer Group company.
