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

Sydney, Australia – 10^th 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/

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. 

Travel Back in Time with the Classique Broadway Muscle Car – Celebrate 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.

Bandai Namco Europe announced today WE LOVE KATAMARI REROLL+ ROYAL REVERIE, the complete remaster is coming out on June 2^nd 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 2^nd 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 20^th to 26^th. 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.

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

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About Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S.

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

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

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

For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu.

Press Release © 2023 Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S.

All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie™ & ©Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.

Unravel the Mysteries Based on Real-World Japanese Urban Legends… or Risk Being Cursed in this Thrilling New IP

SYDNEY (10^th February 2023) – Square Enix® today announced PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, a new and exciting single-player, supernatural mystery-adventure brought to life in the unique style of a 2D visual novel, launching on Nintendo Switch™ on March 9, 2023, and PC via Steam® on March 8, 2023*.

Watch the PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo announcement trailer:

Set during the Showa Period (1926-89) in Tokyo’s Sumida City, Honjo, PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo is a multi-layered collection of spine-chilling ghost stories centred around several protagonists who possess the “power of curses”. Playing from the viewpoint of a number of cursed characters, players will investigate the mysteries of Honjo. During the day players will explore mysterious areas of the city, solve puzzles and find new clues to help them unravel the mysteries behind these seven deadly curses. Come nightfall, they’ll hunt or be hunted by other curse bearers. Players will have to master control of their own powers while working out how not to fall foul to the predations of those held by others during this supernatural ordeal.  

Players can expect to travel through the haunted underbelly of Honjo and be immersed in selected areas of the game through ambient, panoramic views of Sumida City, all of which are taken from real-life scenery using a 360-degree camera with the full co-operation and support of the Sumida City Tourism Division, the local museum, the tourist association, and the local community.

PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo will be available digitally on Nintendo Switch™ on March 9, 2023, and PC via Steam® on March 8, 2023. Players can pre-order for Steam® today and for Nintendo Switch™ from Monday 20th February.

To learn more about PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo and the real-world urban legends that inspired the game, visit the Square Enix Blog.

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 173 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com 

PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, SQUARE ENIX and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

Experience the award-winning planetary terraforming simulator from a whole new perspective

STOCKHOLM – Feb. 9, 2023 – Per Aspera VR, the renowned planetary base-builder game from developer Tlön Industries and global publisher Raw Fury, lands on Meta Quest 2 today. Develop your strategy to terraform Mars and cultivate a thriving interplanetary civilization, now within a VR headset!

Take control of AMI, the world’s most sophisticated AI, as you transform a barren landscape into a luscious paradise, hopefully finding a few secrets along the way. Per Aspera VR provides the same world-class gameplay and voice acting talent from the likes of Troy Baker and Phil LaMarr, along with co-operative cultivation in sandbox mode, all while immersing and challenging players in a totally new dimension.

Per Aspera VR features a variety of post-launch content from the original game, including the “Green Mars” update, which introduced flora and fauna, as well as additional quests, technologies, buildings, and achievements.

Per Aspera VR is available now as a digital download on the Meta Quest Store for $24.99.

About Tlön Industries

Tlön Industries is a game development company focused on bringing deep narrative experiences to dynamic system-oriented games. We aim to create world class games for players like us.

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.

Find Love in an Adrenaline-Filled Fight Against a Monstrous Corruption That’s Transforming Humanity into Twisted, Beastly Abominations

LONDON (Feb. 9, 2023) – Independent developer Studio Sai today revealed a fresh look at their apocalyptic dating-action game debut, Eternights, set to steal the hearts of PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC fans when it releases this summer.

The new Spring Update trailer showcases Eternights’ unique blend of dating and exhilarating real-time combat, which sees players making the most out of day-to-day life while faced with the end of the world. In Eternights, you’ll brave perilous dungeons steeped in mystery and danger while counting on your companions’ unique skills and spells in battle. Strategically exploit enemy weaknesses through elemental attacks while skillfully dodging, parrying and unleashing powerful combos. Monsters won’t be your only challenge; you’ll have to survive traps, outwit puzzles, conquer mini-games and hold hands if you are to save the world in this heartfelt game where romance and action play an equal part.

Check out the gameplay in action here:

With a mysterious entity turning humanity into monsters obsessed with violence and power, surreal evil stands between players, a cure and the brighter future the world deserves. Eternights’ gripping story is a race against time to stop a dark fate centered on a thoughtful examination of human connection and the intrinsic value of love. With scavenging, dungeon crawling and dating all on the to-do list, the clock is ticking – and choosing how to spend each precious remaining day counts.

The latest gameplay also gives a glimpse at Eternights’ cast of five quirky and loveable characters to connect with, each brought to life with beautifully crafted 2D animated cutscenes. When not taking on the game’s deadly dungeons, players can deepen their bond with a chosen confidant, advancing each of their unique stories and unlocking a range of spectacular skills and spells that will prove crucial in battle.

Eternights will be available for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC (via Epic Games Store and Steam) in Summer 2023. For more information, visit http://www.eternights.com/.

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About Studio Sai Studio Sai is a small, fully remote, independent studio composed of a team of developers working together across several different countries. Our games are about the relationships you can forge inside slightly peculiar worlds. Sai means a relationship between 2 people in Korean but not just a relationship; it also means “distance” between 2 people in a poetic tone.

TOKYO – February 9, 2023 – Thirdverse today announced that its hit multiplayer sword-combat simulator VR game SWORDS of GARGANTUA is returning to the Meta Quest and Steam Stores for Quest 1, Quest 2, Rift, and PCVR devices on March 2. The SWORDS of GARGANTUA relaunch will mark a significant milestone as Thirdverse’s engineering team completes the migration of the game’s infrastructure to a new system and the development of a new offline mode. Players who previously purchased SWORDS of GARGANTUA will have access automatically when the game relaunches March 2.

Check out the video trailer here: 

Masaru Ohnogi, Thirdverse CBO and Executive Producer on SWORDS of GARGANTUA, said: “We have invested substantially in the launch of SWORDS of GARGANTUA for Quest and PCVR devices because we are dedicated to our longstanding community. The growth of the VR community depends on quality, fan-favorite content like SWORDS of GARGANTUA and so it’s also important to us that we are following through for the industry as leaders. One of our core values at Thirdverse is ‘First to Try, First to Fail, First to Recover.’”

SWORDS of GARGANTUA initially launched in 2019 and has been a fan favorite with high ratings and reviews over the years. In this relaunch of the game, players will continue to be able to play online in co-op with up to 3 other players, and also now be able to play offline in single player mode to practice their sword-combat skills. Additionally, a new sword will be offered that brings tremendous strength, among the existing wide variety of weapons available, including one and two-handed swords, axes, maces, boomerangs, shields, and more.

On February 15 at 1pm Pacific Time, Masaru Ohnogi will host an AMA from the Thirdverse Discord server to connect with fans, share the story and reveal details about SWORDS of GARGANTUA’s return to the stores, and answer key questions. Join the AMA session here: https://discord.gg/fN3aj8x3XV
 
More about SWORDS of GARGANTUA:

• Realistic VR Swordsmanship: Swing, stab, crush and parry. Wield over 170 discoverable weapons and fight your way through 101 floors of enemies hell bent on stopping you from reaching the colossal end-boss, Gargantua.
• Rogue-lite Action: Each play through gives different floor advancement choices along the way; play it safe, but it’ll take more battles to reach the end, or skip to a deeper level and be cursed with major disadvantages and debuffs while fighting tougher enemies.
• Character Progression: Keep all the weapons, items, coins and stat upgrades collected through each play permanently. Take excess weapons and combine them to make stronger versions to aid in progressively difficult battles.
• Co-op Multiplayer: Play with up to three other adventurers. Call the shots with native voice chat and defeat the mighty Gargantua.
• Award-Winning Game: SWORDS of GARGANTUA has received several industry accolades including ‘Steam Best of VR 2020 Bronze’, ‘Oculus Quest Store Hall of Fame 2020’, and ‘Oculus Quest Store Hall of Fame 2021.’

Official Website: http://www.gargantuavr.com

About Thirdverse, Co., Ltd
Founded in 2020, Thirdverse, Co., Ltd is a virtual reality and Web3 game development, distribution and management company paving the path to the metaverse with two studios in Japan and the United States. In 2019, the studio released the world’s first VR multiplayer sword-fighting action game, SWORDS of GARGANTUA. In August 2022, the studio launched its next-generation sword-fighting VR title “ALTAIR BREAKER” for Meta Quest 2 and PCVR. In September, Thirdverse announced a new multiplayer VR tactical hero shooter title called “X8” developed by its US Studio, they announced that both titles are joining the lineup for PlayStation®VR2. Currently, Thirdverse plans to strengthen the recruitment of VR game creators for the development of new titles, scheduled for release in 2023 and beyond. For more information, visit www.thirdverse.io.

New World Map update out today signals first stop on the road to full release for highly praised tactical title 

Los Angeles, USA – February 9th, 2023 – Burst2Flame are pleased to announce that their simultaneous turn-based tactical RPG, Stolen Realm, will be exiting its Early Access phase and releasing on PC, Xbox and Switch in Q2 2023. The studio today also released the new World Map Update, removing the transition between the map and battles and introducing three brand new areas to the game, along with a host of other additions and improvements.

Praised by the likes of Shroud and Sacriel for the flexibility of its class customisation and a design that avoids RPG bloat, Stolen Realm takes the deep tactical systems of RPGs like Divinity: Original Sin and gives it a unique twist. Simultaneous turns allows all members of the player and enemy team to take their actions at once, creating the kinds of fast-paced encounters you’d typically find in action RPGs, without sacrificing the strategic richness that turn-based RPG fans love. 

Stolen Realm features a highly customisable class system that allows you to create traditional RPG classes or break the mould to forge a unique champion of your own. Make a spell-slinging assassin, a priest born of frost, or a shadow-infused knight as you draw from a pool of over 300 possible skills. With over 700 items to loot, each fully customisable with modifiers, there’s even more  opportunity to change the way you play: wield Abbadon the Soul Crusher, a mythic mace that raises slain enemies as skeletal warriors to fight for you, or unsheath the Bloodletter, a cursed sword that grants additional power at the cost of your lifeblood. D&D-like special events where attribute-based rolls will have permanent effects on your character add yet another layer to building a character that is truly your own in a title that keeps a constant stream of compelling choices at the forefront of your experience.  

With the release of the latest update, a world that changes with every expedition you undertake – either alone or with up to six players together via Stolen Realm’s friction free drop-in/drop-out co-op system –  gets even bigger. Delve deep into the forgotten ruins of the once great Dwarven Halls, adventure into the untamed wilds of the Emerald Jungle and uncover the mysteries of the Sunken Swamplands, facing all new foes like creeping spiders, giant scorpions and Great Wyrms along the way. The transition between the world map and battles is now gone – now you can take your fight directly to enemies on the world map.

A full list of the features added in the new World Map Update can be found here

“We hope players enjoy the new content we’ve released today in the World Map Update and can’t wait for the full release of Stolen Realm on PC, Xbox and Switch in Q2 2023,” said developer Jason Jolley. “Our goal with Stolen Realm is to focus on the core appeal of RPGs. We want to ensure players are always in combat, looting and making interesting choices, with the freedom to drop-in with friends whenever they want thanks to automatic scaling. It’s been a real pleasure to see how well that concept has connected with our community during the Early Access phase and we’re looking forward to more people being able to experience the game come release”. 

About Burst2Flame
Burst2Flame is an indie game developer who is currently making Stolen Realm. They are a small group of passionate developers who love making multiplayer games for 1-6 players.

DUBLIN – Feb. 9, 2023 – Baldur’s Gate fans, rejoice! Larian Studios and NVIDIA have announced that Baldur’s Gate 3 is available to stream today on GeForce NOW, NVIDIA’s high-performance cloud-streaming service. Members of the service can now stream Baldur’s Gate 3 on underpowered PCs and more, whether in single-player or multiplayer. The full NVIDIA blog post is available here.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a next-generation cinematic RPG set in the Forgotten Realms. Players will gather their parties and embark on an epic journey through the land of Faerûn in a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. A true Dungeons & Dragons experience in video game form and the long-awaited third installment in the Baldur’s Gate series, Baldur’s Gate 3 is available now in early access with an official release set for August 2023.

GeForce NOW is the next-gen game-streaming service from NVIDIA. Members can stream over 1,500 games they already own from popular digital stores like Steam, Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Connect and more. Find out more about GeForce NOW through NVIDIA’s website: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now.

More information on Baldur’s Gate 3 is available on the game’s official website. Stay up to date with the latest Larian Studios news via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and the official Discord server.