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International Gamedev Conference — DevGAMM is heading to Poland, Gdansk

The conference will take place on March 1-2, and is powered by Digital Vikings

DevGAMM Gdańsk 2023 is the first conference that DevGAMM organizes in Poland. It will be held on March 1-2, at AmberExpo. DevGAMM Gdańsk will be done in collaboration with Digital Vikings, which was born out of an idea of matching indie developers with publishers and investors. 

The reason why Gdańsk was chosen as a location is a huge number of Ukrainians who fled there because of war, and Belarusians who relocated. They are one of the representatives of the DevGAMM community. Therefore, DevGAMM organizes the conference that will help them to integrate into a local Polish community. Moreover, there were no such events in Gdańsk before. It has a beautiful Baltic Sea, tourist locations, and, more importantly, a gaming community.

The conference will gather game industry professionals for top-notch sessions from:

  • Jon Carnage, Head of Cross Media, tinyBuild 
  • Henrique Olifiers, CEO, Bossa Studios 
  • Rami Ismail, Consultant
  • Fawzi Mesmar, Game Designer / Author
  • Alex Nichiporchik, CEO, tinyBuild
  • Florian Friedrich, Game Designer, stillalive studios
  • Maria Borys-Piątkowska, Senior Narrative Designer, Flying Wild Hog 
  • Pedro Augusto, Senior 3D Artist, Ten Square Games
  • Michalina Milewicz-Zalewska, Project Manager, BoomBit
  • Jakub Kwinta, Head of Publishing, Anshar Publishing
  • Yoyu Li, Creative Technology Director, Infinite Whys

… & more!

The full program is already available on the website.

For developers & publishers:

The game developers will present their games at DevGAMM Showcase, so that all attendees can try the projects and give feedback. This is a chance to find partners or investors, or some fans!

What else? The brand-new service from DevGAMM — Matchmaking for publishers and developers. The main goal is to facilitate new incredible cooperations.

The developers can apply via the games submissions form and expect an invitation from publishers and investors either at the event or via email.

Moreover, the event program will include Digital Vikings Awards, which is a brand-new competition for indie game developers. The event will also host The Best Indie Publisher of 2022 award. The developers will compete in 6 categories:

  • Best Indie Game Awards
  • Most Anticipated Indie Game 
  • Best Multiplayer Co-op
  • Hidden Gem
  • Best Solo-Dev Game
  • Best Art Style

The winners will be announced during DevGAMM Gdańsk 2023 on March 2.

For everyone:

Apart from that, the attendees can also find the hottest job offers from game companies and studios in a special zone with a huge Career Wall. After finding the dream job make sure to take part at Quest and get to win the prizes from the conference sponsors.

To top it off, there’s gonna be 3 parties with awesome vibes to meet colleagues and get to know new games industry people.

In case you don’t make it to Gdańsk, check out a new Online Networking ticket to access the attendees list and schedule virtual calls. There’s a special ticket type for small indie teams as well.

Tickets are on sale and available on the website.

DevGAMM Gdańsk is held under the Honorary Patronage of the Mayor of the City of Gdańsk and the Marshal of the Pomeranian Voivodeship.

DevGAMM events for 2023:

  • Gdańsk, Poland – March 1-2 
  • Vilnius, Lithuania – June 20-21
  • London, UK – October
  • Lisbon, Portugal – November

About DevGAMM
Founded in 2008 in Ukraine by Lerika Mallayeva, DevGAMM has been uniting game industry professionals from Eastern Europe and beyond for over 15 years now. Each conference features multiple networking opportunities, heavy-packed content by top speakers, new games from all over the world, and so much more.

RapidEyeMovers Unveils C-Smash VRS for launch on PlayStation VR2 in 2023

The SEGA classic reimagined for single and two-player next-gen VR gameplay has a teaser trailer…

Imagine playing the ultimate larger-than-life sport that makes you feel both stimulated and relaxed, that you can play alone or with a friend, all while enjoying stunning visuals and the pulsating beats of dynamic, entrancing music.

A full-body transportive experience at the end of space and time – what VR was always meant to be.

New game studio and publisher RapidEyeMovers and VR pioneers Wolf & Wood are excited to announce the upcoming launch of C-Smash VRS, a complete reimagining of SEGA’s iconic Dreamcast and arcade classic for PlayStation®VR2 and online gameplay.

Combining a low-gravity form of Squash with timed block-breaking challenges, C-Smash VRS brings together the very best of racket sports and timeless action puzzle gameplay. Dashing and ducking from one side to the other and performing intense shots and trick smashes, players can use all walls as they journey through dozens of levels of fun and fitness.

Players can either play alone or forge a cosmic connection with a friend, exploring a variety of online versus and co-op modes. 

Ultra-smooth gameplay, mind-bending trick shots and slow-mo’s soon feel like second nature. Thanks to intuitive controls, finger detection, 3D audio and haptics, players will learn the basics and feel fully immersed within mere minutes. 

Original dynamic tracks by DJ Ken Ishii (Rez Infinite) and synth master Danalogue (front man of The Comet is Coming and Soccer 96) bring a pulse to the game’s striking environments – as well as the players’ bodies. C-Smash VRS is a new form of synesthesia. 

Produced and published by RapidEyeMovers and developed by Wolf & Wood, C-Smash VRS is the second collaboration between director Jörg Tittel and Wolf & Wood. Their first, ‘The Last Worker’ – the only game selected for the 78th Venice Film Festival – is nearing release on VR, consoles and PC – including on PS VR2, of course.

Watch the C-Smash VRS Teaser Trailer here

About RapidEyeMovers

RapidEyeMovers is a brand-new game production studio and publisher based in London, England.
C-Smash VRS is their first game.
www.rapideyemovers.com

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About Wolf & Wood

Wolf & Wood are an independent games studio based in the North-East of England. The small but multi-talented team have written, designed and developed a number of first-person narrative titles including The Exorcist: Legion VR, which expands on the Oscar-winning horror franchise, along with their own award-winning games, A Chair in a Room: Greenwater and the rock’n’roll riot, Hotel R’n’R.

The Last Worker is coming to PS VR2 as well as other VR platforms, consoles and PC.

About Sony

PlayStation®VR2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment. 

About SEGA® of America, Inc.

SEGA of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment. Established in 1986, SEGA of America publishes innovative interactive entertainment experiences for console, PC, mobile and emerging platforms. In 2020, SEGA ranked #1 among Metacritic’s Annual Game Publisher Rankings. Its globally beloved franchises include Sonic The Hedgehog™, Like a Dragon, Virtua Fighter™, Super Monkey Ball™, and Phantasy Star Online™, along with Atlus’ Persona™ and Shin Megami Tensei™ series. Since its debut more than three decades ago, Sonic has become a pop culture icon featured in dozens of games, TV series, and movies, with a new major motion picture currently slated for release later this year. SEGA of America has offices in Irvine and Burbank, California.

SEGA and the SEGA logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION or its affiliates. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners.

Co-op Demos for Cassette Beasts & Mr. Sun’s Hatbox Available Today During Steam’s Friendship Games Week

Check out an all-new trailer for the open-world monster-collecting RPG Cassette Beasts and try out the updated demo with a friend!!

STOCKHOLM Feb. 13, 2023 – Friendship Games Week is officially underway on Steam, and Raw Fury is here showcasing amazing co-op demos for Cassette Beasts and Mr. Sun’s Hatbox! As a celebration of shared gameplay, Friendship Games Week focuses on bringing friends together through a variety of cooperative modes from now until February 21.

Cassette Beasts

Collect awesome monsters to transform into during turn-based battles in the open-world RPG Cassette Beasts. Venture to New Wirral with a friend in co-op, discovering beautifully crafted monsters to collect and combine. You’ll explore Harbourtown and face the Archangel miniboss while uncovering the first pieces of the game’s narrative.

Players can unlock co-op by completing the initial monster transformation tutorial, enabling play via local multiplayer or Steam Remote Play Together. Game saves will carry over to the full game, so you can begin your adventure now and pick up right where you left off at launch. Catch a look at the fun awaiting you and a pal with the new Cassette Beasts co-op trailer!

Wishlist on Steam: Steam Store Page

Mr. Sun’s Hatbox

When the dastardly Mr. Moon and his troublemakers steal poor Mr. Sun’s hatbox delivery, it’s up to you as an honorable courier to get that hat back! Upgrade your HQ, build up a crew of reformed hat thieves, and go on dangerously ridiculous heists to get the job done. Whether you opt for careful stealth or charge into combat guns blazing, you’ll don a closetful of diverse headgear and weapons to return the stolen package to its rightful owner.

If you missed it during Steam Next Fest, the latest Mr. Sun’s Hatbox demo lets you play campaign missions on your own or teamed up with a friend in co-op via local multiplayer or Steam Remote Play Together. You can even face off with swords, stale baguettes and more in head-to-head battles! Discover bonus content like a new hat heist, the new Farm environment, and extra upgrades for your home base such as the Med Bay and Black Market. Best of all, game saves carry over to the full game, so you can pick your hat up right where you left it at launch!

Wishlist on Steam: Steam Store Page

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.

Web: rawfury.com
Twitter: twitter.com/rawfury
Discord: discord.gg/rawfury

Mind-Bending Co-Op Puzzle Platformer BOKURA Arrives on Steam Today

Run away together with a buddy via Steam Friend Pass and a 10% launch discount

TOKYO – February 13, 2023 – BOKURA, the reality-bending co-op adventure developed tokoronyori and published by Kodansha Games Creator’s Lab, weaves mysteries today on Steam Early Access with Friend Pass available to venture hand-in-hand with a travel companion into the unknown. Explorers will enjoy a 10% discount for one week starting on Monday, Feb. 13th at 7AM PDT.

Ever wondered if everyone sees the world in the same way? Embark on a journey of self-discovery, exploration, and collaboration as two boys leaving home to discover what “far away” really means. Only playable with two players at a time, the adventure begins after choosing a couch co-op companion or sharing access to BOKURA with a fellow wanderer via Steam Friend Pass.

What begins as an attempt to run away from home quickly becomes a mind-bending escapade. A frightening sight causes both children to faint, only to awaken in two different realities occupying the same space. One exists in a picturesque forest laden with animals while the other inhabits an industrial dystopia full of robots. 

The pair can only unravel the mysteries of their new predicament by cooperating and comparing their surroundings. Both realities contain distinct artifacts impacting the other world. Convey needs and solutions through voice chat to solve complex puzzles. Search for a way forward together, focusing on mutual progression instead of a “correct” answer. Discover multiple endings across different paths on a highly-replayable voyage.

“Have you ever wondered if the world you see is really the same as everyone else? BOKURA is a story about two boys who’s vision of the world suddenly changed into two different things,” says tokoronyori, creator of BOKURA. “Through the adventures of these two boys finding their way to overcome difficulties despite not seeing eye to eye, we hope that you find nostalgia in the memory of old friendships.”

BOKURA Early Access is now available on Steam for $10.99 with English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese language options. A Friend Pass is available now for one week to get two games at the price of one. 

For more information, please visit the tokonyori official website, follow tokonyori on Twitter,

About tokoronyori

Known for his unusual visual creations, distinctive world building and deeply emotional stories within his games, tokoronyori first introduced his peculiar style with Farewell Planet, a game filled with mysteries where robots believe they are human. 

Tokoronyori creates memorable gaming experiences by incorporating specific mechanics only gaming can bring. BOKURA is the first game to be published as part of the Kodansha Game Creato’s Lab project.

About Kodansha Game Creator’s Lab

Established in 2021, Kodansha Game Creator’s Lab is the fourth department of the prestigious entertainment publishing company Kodansha Ltd., founded in 1909. Its motto is “Everything for the creator,” reflecting the company’s goal to support young talents and introduce indie creators to the wider public.

About Ryu’s Office

Ryu’s Office offers in-depth marketing solutions for smartphone, console, arcade, and PC games in Japan. They are particularly focused on the planning and production of numerous live broadcasts based out of Japan for the gaming industry.

To learn more, visit the official Ryu’s Office website.

WILD HEARTS Gameplay

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Enter the land of Azuma in Wild Hearts where powerful Kemono have begun to overrun the land and a lone hunter begins their journey to slay a couple of these beasts after being gifted a mysterious power to summon useful Karakuri for use both in and outside of battle.

WILD HEARTS is a unique twist on the hunting genre, where technology gives you a fighting chance against fearsome beasts infused with the ferocious power of nature itself. Take on these creatures alone or hunt with friends in seamless co-op.

No one remembers why the Kemono began their rampage through a once-prosperous Azuma. Fueled by desperation, they wield the power of primal nature at its most destructive. For a while, it seemed that none could stand against their overwhelming might. But hope arrives in the form of a formidable hunter armed with deadly weapons and ancient technology called Karakuri that could turn the tide of battle.

WILD HEARTS
Developer: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Windows
Release Date: 17 Feb, 2023
Price: $69.99 USD

Available now: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/wild-hearts/wild-hearts

Summary:

Recommended – Wild Hearts’ feudal Japan setting and fusion of nature and beast create a gorgeous aesthetic with unique Karakuri elements alongside solid weapon mechanics making nearly every hunt enjoyable.”

Check out our review for Wild Hearts here!

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PGA Tour 2K23 – New Course Available Now for Free

Tee Off Today on Tony Finau’s Dream Course in PGA TOUR® 2K23

WM Phoenix Open x PUMA Golf apparel also available through Pro Shop and in-game challenges

2K and HB Studios today announced a brand new dream course inspired by 2022 3M Open, Rocket Mortgage Classic and Cadence Bank Houston Open winner Tony Finau.* The Finau Fresh Country Club, available today and free to all PGA TOUR 2K23 players, is an all-new dream course designed by VctryLnSprts, based on input from Finau himself.

Taking inspiration from his native Utah, Finau’s course is nestled in the mountains surrounded by peaceful lakes and tall pine trees. From a par-3 island green to the dogleg right signature hole, the VctryLnSprts creation checks off every feature on PGA TOUR 2K23 playable pro Tony Finau’s dream course bucket list. Players can play this fresh, new course now in anticipation of an upcoming in-game society event, which will tee off Monday, February 13.** VctryLnSprts also created an informative video highlighting PGA TOUR 2K23’s unique Course Designer, the tool used to create the Finau Fresh Country Club, which allows players to build highly detailed dream courses with a variety of custom features.

Additionally, WM Phoenix Open x PUMA Golf apparel is now available in the Pro Shop. A WM Phoenix Open x PUMA Golf snapback, polo shirt, shorts and socks are available in the Pro Shop as in-game MyPLAYER apparel.

PGA TOUR 2K23 Deluxe Edition, Tiger Woods Edition and Standard Edition are available now for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), PlayStation®4 (PS4™) and Steam.

​​For more information on PGA TOUR 2K23 and 2K, visit https://pgatour.2k.com/2k23/, become a fan on Facebook, subscribe on YouTube, follow the game on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and use the hashtag #PGATOUR2K23.

* PGA TOUR 2K23 required to access content. Terms Apply. Some cosmetic items and consumables may require unlocking with virtual currency (earned or paid) or via gameplay. Finau Fresh Country Club available free to all players with automatic update.

**Online Account (13+) required to access online features. See www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for additional details.

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

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Batter up: WBSC eBASEBALL: POWER PROS slides into home plate on Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store Today!

The competitive baseball game first released in Japan is getting a global debut

Sydney, Australia – 10th February 2023: Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. today announced the release of WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS, the official baseball game of the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), on the Nintendo eShop and the PlayStation™ Store. The game launched today in over 60 countries.

KONAMI and the WBSC have teamed up to provide new, fun and exciting ways to enjoy baseball through eSports and expand the love of the game to millions of fans – with future events soon to be announced!

Watch the WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS trailer online here.

Create your own team from over 300 original characters!

  • With over 300 characters to choose from, players can assemble their team of batters, catchers, and pitchers to compete in online matches against rivals from all over the world. Mix and match different players with different stats to find the winning formula!

Once you’ve got your team, test your skills against the world!

  • Once you’ve assembled your team of sluggers compete online in matches with friends or online competitions like Championship Mode with rivals from all over the world.

The global release launches at an affordable price of $1.45 AUD with no additional charges, in the hope that it will be enjoyed by many people around the world, especially with the game supporting up to four players on Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4 alongside single player online.

For more details visit – https://www.konami.com/pawa/wbsc/en/

About “POWERFUL PUROYAKYU” series

“POWERFUL PUROYAKYU” is a series of baseball games known for simulating authentic baseball games. The first videogame in the series, “JIKKYOU PAWAFURU PUROYAKYU ’94,” was released in 1994.

About Konami Group

KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION 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. For more information, visit: www.konami.com/en.

About Konami Digital 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/

Indies take the spotlight with new reveals and updates

Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Head of PlayStation Indies, Shuhei Yoshida, has shared a round of reveals, updates, and previews for four adventurous indie games coming to PlayStation.

These indies will take players through puzzling labyrinths and down dangerous roads, fighting for love and scavenging for treasures. 

Let’s take a look.

Ironwood Studios returns with a first look at the gameplay of Pacific Drive

Life inside the wall is extremely dangerous, you’ll have to rely on a trusty station wagon when you venture out from the old auto shop. Be sure to fill up on gas before you head out on each trip into the Zone: letting your tank run dry out there is a good way to meet a bad end. Explore twisted landscapes and long-abandoned facilities as you scrap and scrounge for resources to keep your car running long enough to make a safe return. Make it back in one piece and use your haul of collected materials to repair and upgrade your wagon before you head back out for more.

Scavenge resources, explore abandoned facilities, upgrade your garage and your ride — then go deeper into the wilderness to solve the mysteries and urban legends of the Zone. The utopian hope of strange new technologies might be gone, but their remnants still linger.

Learn more about what Blake from Ironwood Studios has to say about Pacific Drive on the PlayStation Blog.

Pacific Drive is coming to PlayStation 5 in 2023.

Eternights harmonises love and conflict in the post-apocalypse, coming this summer

Eternights is a unique blend of dating and action where players can explore a post-apocalyptic world filled with danger, love, and adventure. The game combines a thrilling romance storyline with intense combat, providing players with a thrilling and memorable gaming experience.

Eternights is coming to PS5 and PS4 later this year.

Head to the PlayStation Blog to read the full update from Studio Sai’s Game Director, Jae Yoo.

An update on Animal Well and the origin story of its creator

Animal Well is all about exploring a mysterious world. You hatch from a flower and are left to make sense of your surroundings in whichever way you see fit. The world exists for the benefit of the many creatures that live in it, whether they be dogs, mice, kangaroos, capybaras, or chinchillas. It’s not that you’re not welcome there. It’s just that they were here first. Some of the animals can be quite friendly, and others hostile. None of them are your enemies, and none are your friends. They respond to their environment in ways that make sense to them. You may have to work with them or work your way around them to get where you want to go.

Learn about Animal Well and the game developer’s fascinating origin story at the PlayStation Blog.

PixelJunk Scrappers Deluxe punches in on PlayStation this year

PixelJunk Scrappers Deluxe combines the nostalgic excitement of traditional arcade brawlers with the multiplayer madness of couch co-op classics for a real hybrid experience. It’s a beat ‘em up that’s also a clean ‘em up, with a focus on cleaning up the streets of Junktown. Both literally, by stacking trash, and figuratively, by wiping out waves of enemy robots. Trash means cash on these streets, and your bounty increases with the more items (and scrapped enemies) you throw into the back of your garbage truck.

PixelJunk Scrappers Deluxe launches on PlayStation later this year.

To see the full list of games, head to the PlayStation Blog.

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

Valentine’s Day Celebrations in GTA Online: Introducing the Classique Broadway Muscle Car, Triple Rewards on Till Death Do Us Part, New Clothing, and much more

Travel Back in Time with the Classique Broadway Muscle CarCelebrate Valentine’s Day with 3X Rewards on Till Death Do Us Part, a Free Gusenberg Sweeper, New Clothing, and More

The future’s a scary prospect. Why not buckle into the Classique Broadway (Muscle) and head back to a time when futuristic design was utopian and hopeful, instead of a grim, dark, doomsday chic?

The Classique Broadway, now available for purchase from Southern San Andreas Super Autos.

Deliver 50 customers to their destinations during Taxi Work to unlock the Downtown Cab Co. livery for the Classique Broadway and recreate some mid-century luxury with subtle whiffs of unfiltered cigarettes and gasoline.

Get Valentine’s Day Themed Clothing and More

There’s a waft of romance mingling with gun-smoke and pollution in the air around Los Santos this week. Celebrate Valentine’s Day by logging in to GTA Online this week and receive the Valentines Blazer and Heartbreak Pendant — the building blocks of any suitable date-night outfit.

Acquire the new Classique Broadway by February 15 to also receive the Los Santos Lovers livery before February 24.

3X GTA$ and RP on Till Death Do Us Part

Nothing’s more romantic than pairing up and fighting for your life to be the last couple standing in Till Death Do Us Part. Stand by your partner to get health benefits and fight off any other jealous paramours to earn Triple Rewards, all week long.

3X GTA$ and RP on Shotgun Wedding

Relationships are all about intimacy — the kind that is fostered during close-range shootouts right outside the church in Paleto Bay. Speak now or forever hold your peace, as Shotgun Wedding is also dishing out 3X GTA$ and RP to all comers through February 15.

Gun Van Deals and Free Gusenberg Sweeper

Throw things back to a bygone era of scattershot bullet spread by picking up a free Gusenberg Sweeper from Ammu-Nation or the Gun Van anytime this week.

Plus, take advantage of below-market discounts on a rotating stash of Weapons (10% off), Throwables (15% off) and Armor (20%) by visiting the roaming Gun Van. GTA+ Membership doubles these discounts.

The Gun Van is carrying the following this week:

Gusenberg Sweeper (free) | Marksman Pistol | Sawed-Off Shotgun | Railgun | Widowmaker (35% off for GTA+ Members) | Compact Grenade Launcher (30% off)

Molotovs | Sticky Bombs | Pipe Bombs

Knife (including the Trippy Knife skin for GTA+ Members) | Baseball Bat (and Trippy Baseball Bat skin for GTA+ Members)

New Clothing Available
Stand out from the crowd by donning new clothing from your local Binco, Suburban, or Ponsonbys — including new Denim Jackets, Trucker Caps, Canvas Shoes, and Designer Jeans.

Only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

Premium Test Ride: Pfister Astron Custom
Stop by Hao’s Special Works outpost inside the LS Car Meet for the opportunity to upgrade your current ride with top-shelf improvements for both performance and cosmetics. While you’re there, check out this week’s Premium Test Vehicle up close and take it for a spin: a fully torqued-up and tweaked-out Pfister Astron Custom (SUV).

This Week’s HSW Time Trial
Once you’ve got an eligible vehicle upgraded at HSW, the only test left is to see how it fares on the long stretch between Pacific Bluffs and Mount Gordo in this week’s HSW Time Trial.

Find Diamonds in the Vault During The Diamond Casino Heist

Even a chance of finding Diamonds in the vault of The Diamond Casino & Resort is enough to make you blush. Keep on high alert during your next Heist attempt, and you might just surprise yourself and your beloved with what you find in your haul.

1.5X GTA$ and RP for Completing Payphone Hits

Franklin’s got some sensitive assignments he’d like to hand out, but he doesn’t trust the security of his cellphone to make the call. Liquidating targets and completing Payphone Hits will result in 1.5X GTA$ and RP between now and February 15.

2X GTA$ and RP on Community Series

The creativity and ingenuity of the GTA Online community continues to astound us. The latest and greatest crop of user-created Jobs added to the Community Series are proof positive of that fact, but the Double Rewards for contestants in the Series certainly sweetens the deal.

The newest additions to the Community Series includes the following:

[K] Construction Site by KAIZEN-24-7

This free-for-all Deathmatch is set on-site in Little Seoul and uses several Creator tools to amp the action up: headshots, melee kills, and vehicular manslaughter all earn bonus points.

Khanjali Royale by I-Daswoelfchen-I

This tank battle royale takes place on an immense map that starts shrinking immediately — longshots will quickly turn into explosive close-quarters encounters.

Pirates of Los Santos by XGoodFellah

Are you a pirate born a few hundred years too late? This Team Deathmatch on two pirate ships built just beyond the reach of the Vespucci Beach boardwalk will give you a taste of life and battle on the high seas.

Apocalypse by VoltycQc

We previously featured this TDM on the Newswire because of its vision of an overgrown downtown Los Santos where fighters duke it out for survival, and figured it warranted a place on the Community Series as well.

! THE PHANTOM DRAIN ! by DlSBY_

What happens when you take a chaotic vehicle like the Phantom Wedge and inject it into a successful formula like Sumo? In a word — shenanigans. In a couple more — absolute and utter mayhem.

Castle Top by WildMan2yyz

Sideswipe and trade paint with your competition as you jostle for position on the way to the top of this elaborate castle constructed just above the tarmac of LSIA.

Beach Bum by andreww2012

This short Stunt Race circuit on the sands of Vespucci Beach will put any four-wheel drive to the test and bring out the competitive side out of any racer worth their salt.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom
Pay respects to Simeon Yetarian at the Premium Deluxe Motorsport showroom and check out his latest array of vehicles: the brand-new Classique Broadway (Muscle), Albany Roosevelt Valor (Sports Classic, 35% off), Överflöd Entity MT (Super, 25% off), Übermacht Zion Classic (Sports Classic), and the Vapid Peyote Gasser (Muscle, 35% off).

Luxury Autos Showroom
Stop by the Luxury Autos showroom window in downtown Rockford Hills to get a closer look at the Dewbauchee JB 700W (Sports Classic) and Declasse Mamba (Sports Classic) on display this week and purchase either (or both) cars directly, no website necessary.

Try Out the Emperor Vectre, Vapid Dominator ASP, and Annis Remus

Stroll over to the Test Track while inside the LS Car Meet to try out the Emperor Vectre (Sport), Vapid Dominator ASP (Muscle), and Annis Remus (Sport). LS Car Meet members who win a Pursuit Race two days in a row will receive the Obey 8F Drafter as this week’s Prize Ride.

On The Diamond Casino Podium: The Albany Roosevelt
Once you’re done casing the joint, visit the lobby of The Diamond Casino & Resort to shop, swig a drink by the bar, and spin the Lucky Wheel for an opportunity to walk away with the keys to the Albany Roosevelt (Sports Classic).

GTA+
Driver’s seat, passenger’s seat, backseat — whichever seat you’re in, GTA+ Members are poised to succeed with the following rewards and bonuses through February 15:

  • Claim the Taxi from Warstock Cache & Carry and use Downtown Cab Co.’s services for free
  • Earn 2X GTA$ on Tips for completing Taxi Work
  • A free Equipment Upgrade for your Acid Lab
  • Exclusive Gun Van weapon skins: the Trippy Knife skin and Trippy Baseball Bat skin
  • Lunar New Year Gifts: Yeti Year of the Rabbit Tee and Noh Painted Rabbit mask
  • Complimentary drinks at all bars and nightclubs citywide

All of this, and more, for just $5.99 a month, including a bonus of GTA$500,000 delivered upon billing and deposited automatically into your Maze Bank account. For full details, visit the GTA+ website.

DISCOUNTS

Nobody likes a date who dresses like a slouch — that’s why clothing stores citywide are offering 50% off Suit Jackets and Dresses from the Be My Valentine update.

If you’re fixing to get your hands on The Diamond’s gemstones, you’ll need an Arcade to set up your operations. Luckily all Arcades and their related Upgrades and Modifications are 35% off. Arcade Game Cabinets to help keep your front-of-house business thriving are 50% off.

Vehicles on Sale:

  • 35% off – Albany Roosevelt Valor (Sports Classic)
  • 35% off – Vapid Peyote Gasser (Muscle)
  • 25% off – Överflöd Entity MT (Super)

Prime Gaming Benefits
As part of our ongoing Lunar New Year celebration, players who connect to Prime Gaming before February 22 will receive the Twilight Painted Rabbit mask to help ring in the Year of the Rabbit in style (eligible players will receive their award within 10 days of logging in).

To ensure access to future benefits, make sure to visit Prime Gaming and sign up. 

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

WE LOVE KATAMARI REROLL+ ROYAL REVERIE COMES TO CONSOLES

Bandai Namco Europe announced today WE LOVE KATAMARI REROLL+ ROYAL REVERIE, the complete remaster is coming out on June 2nd to all platforms with new additions to keep it rolling!

Players roll back into the Katamari universe to run and collect loads of objects in a classroom, a zoo, the world and space as the pint-sized Prince tasked to retore the twinkle back in the heavens. They can roll by themselves or enter the offline multiplayer mode to roll with a friend and make the biggest Katamari or challenge each other.

This remaster adds new features including five new challenges that will take the players back to the childhood of the King of All Cosmos! They will also be able to take photos with the Selfie Camera and customize their background music playlist with their favourite We Love Katamari tracks.

Everybody loves Katamari, watch the trailer of the announcement here:

WE LOVE KATAMARI REROLL+ ROYAL REVERIE rolls out June 2nd 2023 for Nintendo Switch and Digitally for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

For those who cannot wait to roll around the world, the previously released Katamari Damacy REROLL will be available as a Game Trial on Nintendo Switch from February 20th to 26th. Players with an active Nintendo Switch Online membership can download Katamari Damacy REROLL from the Nintendo eshop for free and enjoy it for this limited time.

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About Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S.

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

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

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

For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu.

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