Rise Through The ranks To Become Undisputed World Champion

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 15 SEPTEMBER 2023 – A new Early Access Career Mode will make its debut in Undisputed – the forthcoming authentic boxing title currently in Early Access on Steam – this year.

Developed by Steel City Interactive (SCI) and published by PLAION, Undisputed will be the most authentic boxing game to date and the first major boxing title released in over a decade.

The ground-breaking Early Access Career Mode will allow players to create their own character and choose their path to glory, facing off against some of the greatest figures in boxing history, such as Canelo Alvarez, Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, Katie Taylor, Sugar Ray Robinson and many more!

This Early Access Career Mode will be expanded later, at full launch, with even more features and gameplay.

Key Features of Early Access Career Mode:

• Create your own boxer – male or female – customise your fighter from hairstyle to body weight (which determines your weight class), clothing and fighting styles.
• Build your team. Build your future. Assemble the best team of manager, cutman and coach around your fighter to progress and develop your skills, earn money, fame, affinity and experience as you rise up the ranks.
• Negotiate your path to success – choose the opponents you want to fight and which to avoid. Negotiate fight contracts to earn the most rewards.
• In-ring action with innovative, dynamic Coach advice system .
• Training camps. Fine-tune your skills in fight camps, where your training choices (vitality, movement speed, health, defence…) will determine your strategy for next opponent. And don’t forget about undertaking media opportunities to increase your fame!
• Choose your path to Glory. Make your own goals and define your own success story. Winning all the belts, including WBO, WBC, IBF and SCI? Retire with having the highest fan base and/or wealth? The choices are yours – do you have what it takes to become Undisputed?

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With over 60 different punches and defensive tools and revolutionary footwork mechanics, more than 14 unique fight venues, a roster of over 50 licensed boxers – including legendary names like Joe Frazier and Sugar Ray Robinson – multiple AI styles and difficulty settings, realistic damage and facial deformation and expert commentary by Todd Grisham and Johnny Nelson, Undisputed offers the most visceral interactive and authentic boxing experience to date!

Title: Undisputed
Platform: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5*, Xbox Series X|S* 
Genre: Sports/Boxing Simulation
Developer: Steel City Interactive
Players: 1-2 local / 1-2 network
Publisher: PLAION
Release Date: early access already available on Steam with early access Career Mode coming later this year. Console release date TBC.

About Steel City Interactive

Sheffield-based Steel City Interactive (SCI) was founded in 2020 by Ash Habib, along with his brothers Asif and Asad. Formed around the idea of creating the first major, new boxing game in over a decade. The rapidly growing studio now employs 34 people and has partnerships with the world of boxing’s leading companies including the WBC, Ring Magazine, CompuBox, BoxRec and many other prestigious boxing organisations. During development SCI has created innovative, proprietary technology to bring the world of boxing to life like never before.

About PLAION

PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of nine game development studios, sixteen regional publishing offices, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe.

Founded nearly three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences.

PLAION is an Embracer Group company.

Bandai Namco Europe is Bringing the Beloved Manga Series to Consoles and PC in 2024

The Forger family is making their video game debut in the new SPYxANYA: OPERATION MEMORIES from Bandai Namco Europe. Based on the SPY x FAMILY manga and anime, players will take control of the loveable yet mischievous Anya Forger, an orphan with telepathic abilities who was adopted by Loid Forger. The game is being developed for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via STEAM, and will release in 2024.

Watch the new trailer here:

SPYxANYA: OPERATION MEMORIES will feature the following:

• Experience SPY x FAMILY through Anya’s Eyes – Tasked with making a photo diary as an assignment for Eden College, players must take memorable pictures of Anya to complete her diary from the series through outings including parks, beaches, dog parks, aquariums and museums.
• Take pictures when Anya finds something interesting – Find something that catches Anya’s attention to capture memorable pictures of her, her family and her friends. Good pictures will be saved as Anya’s memories.
• All fun and mini-games – A variety of more than 15 mini-games are available to players. Experience fun games based on the familiar scenes from the anime – ranging from peanut-themed bowling to rhythm training with Yor to earn points and unlock costumes and outing items.
• Create your own style – Customize the Forgers with unlockable costumes and other items to create your style to deepen the fun of the game. Also use the game’s photo mode to take the perfect portrait of the Forger family!

SPYxANYA: OPERATION MEMORIES will arrive on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC in 2024.

For more information about SPYxANYA: OPERATION MEMORIES visit the official website and for other titles from Bandai Namco Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu.

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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™.

Play as Luffy in his Gear Five form in ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4, The Battle of Onigashima Pack!

ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 lets you relive one of the most epic ONE PIECE arc with The Battle of Onigashima Pack, with three characters joining the roster of the game.

Discover the power of these three new characters in this new trailer:

Focused on the Battle of Onigashima, this DLC will introduce the following characters:

• Luffy (Onigashima Battle) Captain of the Straw Hat Pirates. In a mortal fight against Kaido, the tyrant emperor ruling over Wano Country, Luffy awakens the power of the devil’s fruit, transforming into Gear Five, his strongest level yet. Use the Gear Five special move with “Luffy (Onigashima Battle)” to transform temporarily and play using the Gear Five form!

• Kaido (Onigashima Battle) Human-Beast Form of Kaido, has the ability of “Fish-Fish Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Model: Azure Dragon” covering him with scales and increasing his strength. His attacks are defined by the immense destructive power of his Haki and his iron mace. Use special moves and combos to attack, without giving the opponent a chance to retaliate. During aerial attacks, Kaido can attack multiple enemies at once in his Dragon Form.

• Yamato, son of Kaido, is also available in this pack. Yamato uses his giant mace to deliver a wide range of attacks. He can also change to his Human-Beast form, using quick combos and ice attacks to freeze enemies in place.

The Battle of Onigashima Pack is available now and part of the Character Pass 2. The Character Pass 2 also includes the Character Packs 5 and 6 that will be revealed later. Owners of the Character Pass 2 also get access to Onigashima Battle Law Costume as a bonus item.

ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC, and compatible with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

For more information about  ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 and other titles from Bandai Namco Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu.

BORDEAUX, France – 15 Sept. 2023 –Wartales, the medieval open-world tactical RPG with more than 800,000 copies sold from developer and publisher Shiro Unlimited, stealthily sends its warbands to Nintendo Switch today, as announced at today’s Nintendo Direct showcase.

Strife and struggle are all that remain nearly a century after the Great Plague ravaged already unfair lands, forcing simple country men into a life of sellswords. Recruit a deadly team capable of handling any threat and executing any job. Bribe, threaten, and kill to survive, succeeding in strategic turn-based battles with vicious beasts, roadside bandits, corrupt diplomats, and more. 

Navigate ancient ruins, echoing caves, and steep mountain sides, taking conflict in stride with blades and arrows at the ready. Tactfully position party members to carry-out well-coordinated assaults, then loot thoroughly and collect payment before setting up camp for the night. Practice makes lethal perfection so use leisure time to train up the crew. 

Repair armor by the fire and learn new skills after well-deserved meals. Upgrade stats, armor, and weapons to fortify the ranks in preparation for the next daunting mission, ensuring stomachs are full and gold is doled out evenly to keep everyone satisfied. Travel and thrive in a vast open-world, accepting more and more generous bounties on the journey to infamous notoriety.

“As an enthusiastic supporter of Nintendo’s iconic brand, it’s a true privilege for us to collaborate with them,” said Quentin Lapeyre, Game Director, Shiro Games. “Bringing Wartales to the Nintendo Switch allows us to share our epic adventure with a fresh audience, and our team has worked diligently to create a tailored interface that enhances the immersion into the world of Wartales.”

Wartales is available now on Nintendo Switch as well as Windows PC via Steam with English, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Polish, and Portuguese language support. For more information about Wartales, please visit the official website and follow Wartales on Twitter.

About Shiro Unlimited

Shiro Unlimited, the publishing arm of independent game development studio, Shiro Games, was created by video game veterans Sebastien Vidal and Nicolas Cannasse to bring new innovative games to life. Based in Bordeaux, France, the studio released its first project Evoland in 2013 and its acclaimed sequel Evoland 2 in 2015. Shiro Games then launched its popular Viking strategy game Northgard on Steam in 2018, which has gone on to sell nearly 3 Millions units across various platforms, followed by the medieval tactical RPG Wartales in 2021 and the critically acclaimed 4X RTS game from a renowned franchise Dune: Spice Wars in 2022.

For more information on Shiro Unlimited, please visit the official website.

MONTREAL, Quebec – 14 Sept. 2023 – Sugar Shack, the cozy maple syrup management sim crafted by developer MadLife Divertissement and publisher Freedom Games opens its doors on PC via Steam today, inviting sugarmakers to embark on an adventure like no other! 

Step into an enchanting world where the magic of early spring meets the sweetness of Québec’s rich folklore. Nestled in the heart of this picturesque scene is the Sugar Shack, home to syrupy goodness and endless possibilities. Discover a perfect blend of farming, harvesting, cooking, serving, and world-building, all while enjoying the added delight of cooperative gameplay for 1-4 sweet-toothed entrepreneurs.

Fire up the oven, plow the field, tap maple trees, and breathe life back into the land surrounding this beloved little haven. Engage in the delightful cycle of harvesting, cooking and serving to satisfy customers and brighten their day. Improve the reputation of the Sugar Shack by selling produce, baking home-made products and helping create a tranquil sense of community.

Customize a hand-crafted landscape with a clear vision and hex tiles. Place structures, design hiking paths, and control resource production, even shaping the flow of rivers. Every tile helps uncover fresh quests, resources, and boundless opportunities. In Sugar Shack, no two worlds are alike, leaving room for endless creativity and exploration. 

“It’s time to tap some maple and build a welcoming world in Sugar Shack,” said Benjamin Tarsa, Director of Publishing, Freedom Games. “The only limitations are how far one’s imagination can stretch, and this Quebecian wonderland just needs a kind hand and helpful community to blossom into a thriving, cozy escape, welcoming all. Come join us on PC now!”

Sugar Shack is available now on PC via Steam, priced at $19.99 (USD) with English, French, German and Simplified Chinese language support. 

For more information on Sugar Shack, visit the Freedom Games official website, follow @MadLifeGames on Twitter or @MadLifeDivertissement on Instagram for updates, join fellow cozy farmers on the official Discord server, and search #SugarShackGame on social media.

About Madlife Divertissement

MadLife Divertissement is the start-up of four graduates of the Polytechnique de Montréal who met during the Ubisoft university competition. Their first work as a studio, a Zorya prototype game, won first place in 3 categories of the competition and was chosen across the country to represent the university level of Canada at E3 2017. They strive to create games featuring fantastic and unique worlds where the player can escape on a mad imaginary excursion.

About Freedom Games

Freedom Games is a publisher dedicated to offering best-in-class services to partners and providing players around the world with unique and memorable experiences. With over 50 years of combined industry experience at the executive level, Freedom Games seeks to leverage its expertise to facilitate great games and even better publishing experiences.

The rapid-fire deck-building FPS reveals its new upcoming expansion and gets its biggest discount yet!

STOCKHOLM – Sept. 14, 2023 – Friends vs Friends, the frantically delightful deck-building FPS from developer Brainwash Gang and publisher Raw Fury, is hosting a Steam Free Weekend starting today through Sept. 18! And there’s no better time to grab some mates and hop in: Friends vs Friends’ newest map – Gas Station – is now live, plus you can grab the base game for 50% off – its greatest discount yet – all throughout the weekend!

Brainwash Gang and Raw Fury kicked off the Friends vs Friends Steam Free Weekend with a new trailer revealing the first details for “Wired Wrecks,” the game’s first premium expansion, coming this October. “Wired Wrecks” will introduce a brand-new area – Racco’s Workshop – as well as 10 card backs, 10 hama chains and five new skins. This will also launch alongside a free update which includes a brand-new character free for all players, KlustR Jr., plus five new cards.

New and returning players can fill ‘er up today with Friends vs Friends’ latest free map: Gas Station. Set against looming billboards and an abandoned car wash, the Fossil Gas Station is the perfect battleground for all-out warfare. Use rooftops to get a sniper’s advantage, weave in between buildings to duck for cover, and keep an eye out for the skylight to swoop down on unsuspecting adversaries. Gas Station joins the recently added Island to bring the total number of standard maps in the game to six.

In addition, there are fresh in-game cosmetics to grab today for badass Dobermann Donnie B, including a new skin, card back and keychain, free for all players.

New updates have also been added today to enhance the overall Friends vs Friends experience for all players. An improved matchmaking system adds grading to the post-match screen and gives players an overall ranking, displayed on their player portrait. New anti-cheat protections have also been implemented to detect potential exploits. On top of all this, the development team continues to deliver a variety of balance changes and fixes to the game based on community feedback to help ensure a fun and fair experience for everyone.

Friends vs Friends combines combat and deck-building with all the frenetic fun of an online PvP shooter. Your powers, weapons and debuffs are all played from your card deck, allowing you to become a titan, summon friendly turrets, steal health with vampire bullets, and more. Choose your character, create a custom deck of madcap weapons and abilities, and hop into fast-paced multiplayer mayhem with friends and friends you’ve yet to meet! Earn new cards, level them up, and unlock new characters with unique skills in chaotic 1v1 or 2v2 game modes.

About Brainwash Gang

Brainwash Gang is a video game developer with headquarters in Madrid, Spain. Known for Damnview: Built from Nothing, Grotto, Nongunz, The Longest Road on Earth, and more, the Gang rebels against tying itself to a single genre, instead focusing on the feel of games.

Game: https://www.friendsvsfriends.com
Studio: https://brainwashgang.com
Twitter: twitter.com/brainwash_gang

About Raw Fury

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.

Experience the original adventures that started it all, lovingly restored with enhanced graphics and complete with all expansions and secret levels – Pre-order the definitive collection of iconic Tomb Raider adventures today!

AUSTIN, Texas – Sept. 14, 2023 – Lara Croft is back! Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics have partnered to announce Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft, a new three-game bundle of the first three Tomb Raider titles (Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider II, Tomb Raider III), lovingly restored with upgraded graphics and performance enhancements, complete with all expansions and secret levels for the first time ever on consoles. Developed and published by Aspyr, this definitive collection is available to pre-order today and launches Feb. 14, 2024, on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and GOG.

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft lets long-time fans and newcomers alike step into the boots of the iconic hero in her first three adventures like never before. Experience the classic action and innovative gameplay that helped pioneer 3D gaming, spawned a beloved franchise which has sold more than 95 million copies worldwide since its debut in 1996, and made Lara Croft one of the most recognizable video game characters in the world.

Players can experience the journey their own way, with the ability to toggle on the fly between enhanced and original graphics, as well as switch between classic and modern joystick control schemes. Fans will also discover a variety of quality-of-life improvements, including camera lock-on and achievements.

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft features:

Tomb Raider I + the “Unfinished Business” Expansion

In the game that started it all, adventurer Lara Croft has been hired to recover the pieces of an ancient artifact known as the Scion. Run, jump, swim and climb in fearless acrobatic style to find out the truth of its origin and powers, leaving only a trail of empty tombs and ammo in your wake. The original Tomb Raider comes complete with the “Unfinished Business” expansion, which adds four new bonus levels in two extra chapters.

Tomb Raider II + the “Gold Mask” Expansion

The award-winning second installment in the Tomb Raider series invites you to join Lara as she travels around the globe to retrieve the legendary Dagger of Xian, said to grant the powers of a fire-breathing dragon to its holder. Tomb Raider II includes the “Gold Mask” expansion, which adds five new bonus levels in a separate mini-adventure.

Tomb Raider III + “The Lost Artifact” Expansion

In Tomb Raider III, Lara follows the clues to a deadly secret in this complex adventure combining challenging puzzles with high-speed action. Boldly leap chasms and blast monsters in pursuit of a mystery that defies any earthly explanation. “The Lost Artifact” includes six new levels that continue Lara’s adventures from the original Tomb Raider III.

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft is available to pre-order today for $29.99, with several opportunities for additional savings:

• Console players can pre-order with a 10% discount (Some restrictions apply, see retailers/platforms for details).
• PC players who currently own Tomb Raider I (Steam), Tomb Raider II (Steam), Tomb Raider III (Steam), or Tomb Raider Trilogy (GOG) can pre-order with a 20% loyalty discount on the platform where they own the original titles.

For more information about TOMB RAIDER, follow at:

Official Website: www.TombRaider.com

About Aspyr

Aspyr is a leading video game publishing and development partner focused on maximizing the potential of games across all platforms for all players. Today, the company supports a growing network of partners that includes many of the industry’s leading entertainment IP holders, publishers, developers, and technology providers. Aspyr is a standalone entity under Saber Interactive, an Embracer Group company. Aspyr is based in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.aspyr.com.

About Crystal Dynamics

Crystal Dynamics has developed and published more than 30 games during its award-winning, 30-year adventure. Some of the company’s beloved franchises include Legacy of Kain and TOMB RAIDER, which has sold more than 95 million copies worldwide. TOMB RAIDER’s protagonist, the hero Lara Croft, has been a cultural icon for more than 25 years, appearing in more than 20 games, and has made an indelible mark on virtually every facet of entertainment. In addition to its headquarters in San Mateo, CA, Crystal Dynamics has two additional studios: Crystal Northwest in Bellevue, WA, and Crystal Southwest in Austin, TX. Crystal Dynamics is part of Crystal Dynamics – Eidos, the 12th operative group within Embracer Group AB which is publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker EMBRAC B. (EMBRAC B).

Crystal Dynamics’ website can be found at https://crystald.com.

About TOMB RAIDER

The TOMB RAIDER video game franchise, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, includes more than 20 video games, is loved by more than 160 million people around the world according to a May 2022 survey, and has sold over 95 million copies since the first entry was released in 1996. The franchise’s popularity has exploded into a series of blockbuster films based on the original Tomb Raider game and 2013 reboot. Its protagonist Lara Croft has been a contemporary global icon for over two decades and was listed as one of TIME Magazine’s 15 Most Influential Video Game Characters of All Time. The most recent “Survivor Trilogy,” comprised of Tomb Raider (2013), Rise of the Tomb Raider (2015), and Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018), garnered more than 200 “Best of” awards and nominations, and chronicles Lara Croft’s remarkable origin story. All of this continues to make TOMB RAIDER a destination brand for adventure entertainment.

© 2023 CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, TOMB RAIDER, TOMB RAIDER I-III REMASTERED STARRING LARA CROFT, TOMB RAIDER II, TOMB RAIDER III, RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER, SHADOW OF THE TOMB RAIDER, LARA CROFT, and LEGACY OF KAIN are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Crystal Dynamics group of companies. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

© 2023 Aspyr Media, Inc. Aspyr is a registered trademark of Aspyr Media, Inc., and the Aspyr star logo is a trademark of Aspyr Media. All other marks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

KONAMI and WayForward team up to bring Contra: Operation Galuga’s high-octane action to modern gaming platforms

LOS ANGELES – September 14th, 2023 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (KONAMI) and WayForward today announced that Contra: Operation Galuga — a new entry in the legendary Contra run-‘n’-gun video game series — is on its way to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Developed by WayForward (the studio behind the acclaimed Contra 4), Contra: Operation Galuga is scheduled to launch digitally in early 2024, with a physical version for consoles also on the way.

The reveal trailer for this explosive revival can be seen below

Contra: Operation Galuga returns to the series’ classic roots as a thorough reimagining of the original NES/arcade Contra game from the 1980s. Iconic weapons and environments meet new stages, new enemies and bosses, new play mechanics, an updated power-up system, and modern graphics and sound.

Fan-favorite elite Contra commandos Bill Rizer and Lance Bean are redeployed into battle against the Red Falcon terrorist group, which has turned the once-peaceful Galuga Island into an all-out warzone where the fate of mankind hangs in the balance.

Up to two players can team up for co-op combat in Story Mode, and up to four players can join forces in Arcade Mode, as they run, jump, and shoot their way through various stages, including the jungle, the waterfall, and a hovercycle ride through an enemy base. Iconic weapons such as the spread shot, laser, and homing missiles return — now with the ability to stack two weapons of the same type for increased firepower — plus surplus weapons can be sacrificed to unleash awesome Overload abilities. The intense action will be enjoyed by Contra veterans and newcomers alike, thanks to three difficulty settings plus a variety of additional challenge options.

Key Features:

• The granddaddy of the run-‘n’-gun genre is back, reimagined and more action-packed than ever!
• A variety of explosive stages!! Infiltrate the jungle, ascend the waterfall, speed through an enemy base on a hovercycle, and more!
• Team up! Up to two-player co-op Story Mode and four-player Arcade Mode.
• Multiple playable characters with distinct abilities!
• Epic, screen-filling boss battles!
• New and fan-favorite weapons, now with stackable upgrades and incredible Overload abilities!
• Multiple difficulty options and a wealth of extra content

The physical version of Contra: Operation Galuga will be published by Limited Run Games on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox in standard as well as collector’s editions. Further details about the game will be revealed in the months leading up to its release.

For more information, please visit www.konami.com/games/contra/og/us/en/, and follow @ContraSoldier, @Konami and @wayforward on X, Facebook, and other social media.

About Konami Group

Konami Group was established in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Sports Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999.

About WayForward

Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for more than 30 years. It is home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With new avenues for distributing games directly to fans, they are finally able to make the games they have always wanted to.

About Konami Entertainment

Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as eFootball™, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game series. www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/

During the latest episode of Night City Wire, CD PROJEKT RED unveiled a new cinematic trailer for their upcoming expansion, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, starring Idris Elba. Also presented during the show was an array of new information, including the changes to gameplay coming with the new expansion, new music, and the launch date for Cyberpunk 2077’s free Update 2.0.

This special episode of Night City Wire — the show centered around discussion, news, and announcements regarding Cyberpunk 2077 — heavily featured the star of Phantom Liberty, Idris Elba (Thor: Ragnarok, Luther, The Suicide Squad, The Wire). The world premiere of a brand-new trailer starring Elba — set seven years before the events of Phantom Liberty — started the show, and was followed by additional behind-the-scenes footage of the well-known actor. 

Watch Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty — Official Cinematic Trailer

The audience had the opportunity to see Elba discuss his character in the expansion, secret agent Solomon Reed, in both an interview and a frame by frame analysis of the trailer itself.

Watch Idris Elba BTS

Later in the episode, more details were revealed about new elements and changes to gameplay. Game Director Gabe Amatangelo talked about the revamped perk and skill trees, and the completely new Relic skill tree that’s coming exclusively with the Phantom Liberty expansion. Also presented were three short videos featuring CD PROJEKT RED gameplay designers sharing their favorite character builds. As a bonus, the studio also released the Cyberpunk 2077 Build Planner — a free tool where players can create and plan their own builds in their browsers; everyone wanting to explore the changes made to the perk system, including the Relic skill tree from Phantom Liberty, can do so here.

The release date for Cyberpunk 2077’s free Update 2.0 was also revealed during the episode. With its revamped police system, redesigned perks, enhanced cyberware, and more, the update will be available from September 21st for all players who own Cyberpunk 2077 on current-gen consoles and PC.

Like in all CD PROJEKT RED games, music plays an important storytelling role in Phantom Liberty, and composers, P.T Adamczyk and Jacek Paciorkowski took part in this episode of Night City Wire to discuss how they created brand-new music for a spy-thriller story. The composers gave insight into Phantom Liberty’s score, and unveiled that the score is available to stream right now in full. They also discussed details of the new radio stations included in the game. One of the new stations’ playlists — Growl FM — is composed entirely of tracks hand-picked from those submitted for a music competition organized for the Cyberpunk 2077 community. During the show, a Growl FM documentary was announced, releasing on September 18th, highlighting how the radio station came to be.

Toward the end of the music segment, the theme song for Phantom Liberty was teased; the song is written and performed by Dawid Podsiadło, currently one of Poland’s top artists. Dawid previously worked with the studio to record music for the critically acclaimed anime, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.

Watch Dawid Podsiadło BTS Teaser

The world premiere of Phantom Liberty, Cyberpunk 2077’s spy-thriller expansion, is coming to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC — including GeForce Now — on September 26th, 2023.

About Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 is a narrative-driven, open-world RPG set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour, and body modification. The game tells the multilayered, mature story of cyber-enhanced mercenary V. Players are faced with choices and consequences as they customize their character and playstyle, take on jobs, and build their reputation. The game has sold over 20 million copies and won over 200 awards, and is also the inspiration for the award-winning Netflix anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, created by CD PROJEKT RED in collaboration with Studio Trigger. Its spy-thriller expansion, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, is slated for release in September 2023. Cyberpunk 2077 is set in the universe of the classic pen & paper RPG system, Cyberpunk 2020.

About CD PROJEKT RED

CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for personal computers and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include The Witcher series of games, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, GWENT: The Witcher Card Game, and the futuristic AAA role-playing game — Cyberpunk 2077, upon which the Netflix anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, created by CD PROJEKT RED and Studio Trigger, is based. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

Chapters 2 and 3 arriving later this year, console releases planned in 2024

LIMASSOL, Cyprus — Sept. 14, 2023 — REMEDIUM, the twin-stick shooter set in the grim post-apocalyptic Renaissance from developer Sobaka Studio and publisher ESDigital Games, engages the unforgiving wilds in the first chapter, launching on PC via Steam Early Access and Epic Games Store today with a 20% launch discount.

Set in the same decaying universe as REMEDIUM: Sentinels, available now on PC and consoles, REMEDIUM’s second and third installments will enter the fray later this year, with console releases for PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch planned for 2024.

Decades after the horrific Grey Plague wiped out nearly all human life, turning unfortunate souls and delicate fauna into decaying, hungry beasts, little remains. The few remaining survivors desperately fortify their defenses while searching for a cure, but hope dwindles for one as when a mission outside the fortress walls results in the infection invading their veins. He must scour the devastated landscape in search of a cure or be cast from the encampment forever.

Slay abominable mutants in perishing biomes, ready to strike in deadly droves. Evade chimeras, gargoyles, golems, elementals, and more with skillful dodging maneuvers while tearing through them with powerful combinations of firearms and alchemical ammunition. As the infection grows stronger, make the most of its horrific symptoms by using them as battle advantages.

Search every dark corner for vital ingredients to upgrade weapons, armor, strength, and stamina in the form of amalgams, injections, and potions. Inoculate as needed to enhance combat abilities, or weave mysterious elemental power into dwindling ammunition to make every shot count. Fight through every last beast and boss to survive long enough to find the antidote.

“The gripping saga of the REMEDIUM universe commences today! We’re thrilled to finally turn the first page into Early Access on Steam and Epic Games Store,” said the Sobaka Studio development team. “The secrets lurking in the dark depths of the plague-ridden wasteland will finally reveal themselves to brave heroes everywhere.”

REMEDIUM is available now on PC via Steam Early Access and Epic Games Store with language support for English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Ukrainian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese.

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About Sobaka Studios

Sobaka Studio is a small indie game developer. Previously released titles include top-down shooter Redeemer and 9 Monkeys of Shaolin – two Beat’em ups with epic combat. They are currently working on REMEDIUM, a fast-paced twin-stick shooter, as well as REMEDIUM: Sentinels, a rogue-lite bullet hell, both set in a grim post-apocalyptic Renaissance setting.

About ESDigital Games

ESDigital Games is a newly emerging video games publishing company, specializing in premium indie and mid-core games for both PC as well as consoles. ESDigital Games released the 80s-themed point-and-click adventure Unusual Findings, tactical card combat game Deck of Ashes and roguelike action RPG Scholar of the Arcane Arts that is available on Steam and Epic Games Store via Early Access. Their upcoming releases include twin-stick shooter REMEDIUM, story-driven shooter Memory Lost, a blend of RTS, tower defense, and match-3 Cats on Duty, as well as some unannounced games.