Demo With Save Game Data Carry Over Now Available to Play on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, with PC via STEAM Available Tomorrow ​​​​​

SYDNEY (Feb. 9, 2023) –   SQUARE ENIX® today announced the release of the playable demo of upcoming title, OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ II for the Nintendo Switch™ system, the PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console and the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) console. The demo will also be available for PC via STEAM® tomorrow. The OCTOPATH TRAVELER II Prologue demo allows players to choose any of the eight protagonists and play for three hours. Save data will also carry over to the full game which launches on February 24, 2023.

To watch the official OCTOPATH TRAVELER II Prologue Demo Trailer, visit:

In OCTOPATH TRAVELER II, players will embark on an exciting journey through the brand-new world of Solistia. Developed by the same team behind the beloved original, which has sold over three million copies worldwide*, this installment improves upon the series’ iconic HD-2D visuals: a striking blend of retro 2D characters in a beautiful 3D world.

The game’s new storyline, characters and features make it the perfect entry for newcomers to the series, while also preserving the charm of the original game for veteran players. Players can look forward to following the journey of eight distinct protagonists as they explore the land and conquer enemies in strategic turn-based battles on an adventure all their own.

New and returning gameplay features and elements include: 

• Break & Boost Battle System – Players must act strategically to exploit enemy weaknesses to “Break” them to inflict more damage, and “Boost” their travelers to enhance their abilities.
• Path Actions – Players can interact with NPCs throughout the world in various ways by using actions unique to each character, such as challenging people as the Warrior or stealing belongings as the Thief. Path Actions will vary depending on the protagonist and whether it is day or night.
• Brand-New Story and Characters – Players can embark on a grand adventure in the new land of Solistia and experience the intertwined stories of eight new travelers: Hikari (Warrior), Agnea (Dancer), Partitio (Merchant), Osvald (Scholar), Throné (Thief), Temenos (Cleric), Ochette (Hunter), and Castti (Apothecary).
• Day/Night Cycle – The townscapes and Path Actions available to each character will change depending on if it is night or day, creating more opportunities for exploration and discovery.
• Latent Power – A new battle element in which characters can unleash a powerful ability once the ability’s gauge fills up during combat.
• Crossed Paths – Additional stories will unfold between the protagonists as their journey progresses, further intertwining their narratives.

OCTOPATH TRAVELER II will be available on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via STEAM on February 24, 2023. For more information, visit: https://www.octopathtraveler2.com 

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* Total worldwide shipments and downloads as of August 2022.

** Please note this is a bundle set consisting of OCTOPATH TRAVELER II Standard Edition physical game and the OCTOPATH TRAVELER II Collector’s Goods Box. The physical game will NOT be packed inside the Collector’s Goods Box, but all items will ship together.

*** This pack may be sold at a later date. 
**** These items can also be obtained by progressing through the game.

About OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
OCTOPATH TRAVELER II is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first instalment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide (as of August 2022). It takes the series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, to even greater heights.
In the world of Solistia, eight new travelers venture forth into an exciting new era.
Where will you go? What will you do? Whose tale will you bring to life?
Every path is yours to take.

Embark on an adventure all your own.

About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX and TAITO branded entertainment content throughout the Americas 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, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

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

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Play the next ambitious outing from the team behind 2018’s award-winning The Messenger ahead of Sea of Stars’ full release this summer

QUEBEC CITY (Feb. 8, 2023) – Developer Sabotage Studio today announced that Sea of Stars, the turn-based RPG inspired by the golden age of 90s role-playing classics, will draw adventurers into its whimsical quest Aug. 29 on PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation consoles. Sabotage Studio unveiled the launch date while releasing Sea of Stars’ playable debut demo on the Nintendo eShop as part of today’s Nintendo Direct, offering fans their first chance to dive into the game’s enthralling world.

The demo’s dense slice of early-game content showcases Sea of Stars‘ main systems and mechanics, introducing key characters and the adventure’s tone in a spoiler free, close-to-final vision look at the game featuring pirates, puzzles and exploration. Download the demo today: https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/sea-of-stars-switch/

Also debuting today is a close look at stunning new gameplay touring Sea of Stars’ gorgeously realized universe. The footage spotlights Sabotage Studio’s comprehensive revitalization of the genre’s classic strengths, offering a modernized, distinctive take on classic RPG exploration, combat and storytelling. Watch the release date trailer here:

Sea of Stars follows the story of two Children of the Solstice, joining players with youths Valere and Zale as they face their fated duty of becoming Solstice Warriors. By joining their Sun and Moon powers to cast powerful Eclipse Magic, this duo wields the lone power capable of fighting the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer. Set to a stunning soundtrack including original works by legendary composer Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono Trigger) who joins Sabotage Studio’s composer Eric W. Brown, Sea of Stars is poised as one of the year’s absolute must-play games.

Sea of Stars features:

• Active Turn-Based Combat: Pressing the action button in sync with battle animations strengthens a hero’s attacks and reduces incoming damage during defense. Along with interactive timed attacks, combat features boosting and a strategic “locks” system, providing options for leveraging different damage types in order to hinder enemies while they are preparing powerful attacks or spells, all in an immersive take on the RPG genre; no random encounters, transitions to separate battlefields, or grinding.

• Unshackled Traversal: Swim, climb, vault, jump off or scale ledges as you traverse seamlessly through the world with a navigation system based on platformer expertise that breaks free from classic, bound-to-the-ground tileset movement.

• A Story Rich Adventure: Meet dozens of original characters and progress memorable story arcs throughout a captivating journey. Sometimes epic, sometimes silly, and other times emotional, Sea of Stars explores classic themes of adventure and friendship with heart, while also being chock-full of the unexpected twists and events you’d expect from a Sabotage Studio production.

• All Fun, No Tedium: Enjoy experimenting in combat without fear of hitting a wall requiring grinding or farming for unique items; in Sea of Stars, defeat calls for a change in battle plans, not hours of repetition to better the odds in a rematch.

• A World You Can Touch: There are many ways to hang out in the world of Sea of Stars if you feel inclined to change the pace during your adventures. Sailing, cooking, fishing, stopping by a tavern to listen to a song, or playing the beloved tabletop game known as “Wheels” … every system has been designed to deliver an experience that pays tribute to retro classics, while rethinking conventional elements to offer a smooth and refreshingly modernized experience.

• Radiant Lighting: Dynamic lighting effects pair with a world-influencing day/night cycle to make every area feel truly alive, pushing the traditional visual limits of classically stylized 2D pixel art games – the only way to properly tell the story of heroes conjuring the powers of the Sun and the Moon.

For complete game information, please hit up www.seaofstarsgame.co. 

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Pre-orders for Dead Cells’ largest DLC to date are available now on Switch and the Epic Games Store, and a new Dead Cells board game is on the horizon

Bordeaux, France (Feb. 8, 2023) – It’s a good thing being headless doesn’t stop The Beheaded from enjoying some nice wall meat. The hero of Dead Cells will need all the help he can get when Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania launches on PC, PlayStation and Xbox consoles and the Nintendo Switch March 6 for $9.99: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2101430/Dead_Cells_Return_to_Castlevania 

Get an early look at a full minute’s worth of vampire-slaying action by watching the brand-new gameplay reveal from today’s Nintendo Direct – featuring Richter Belmont, Alucard and plenty of soon-to-be dead undead – below. 

Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania FirstGameplay Reveal Trailer:

Pre-orders for the legendary crossover between indie gaming’s favorite flame-headed hero and Castlevania’s vampire slaying badasses are now available on the Nintendo Switch and PC via the Epic Games Store. Anyone new to Dead Cells who wants to get in on the action can also take advantage of some sizable discounts. A bundle including Dead Cells and the Return to Castlevania DLC is available for $22.99, while another including the base game and all released DLC will be available for $31.99 (price may vary slightly between regions and platforms). Check your preferred platform’s store for the Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania Bundle (Dead Cells + Return to Castlevania) and the Dead Cells: Medley of Pain Bundle (Dead Cells + all DLC).

Front and center in today’s trailers are the inhuman enemies that The Beheaded will face down. Werewolves, blood-suckers, spooky scary skeletons and more are in the way of brand-new loot. Thankfully, Richter and Alucard have given our hero some new toys and abilities that make quick work of these formidable foes. Use Castlevania’s iconic weapons, including the Throwing Axe and Vampire Killer to dispatch monsters, all while teleporting behind enemies with a swing of Alucard’s sword. 

However, you’ll need more than fancy tools when facing off against some of Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania’s bosses, including Dracula and Death himself, who players will be able to face for the first time in 15 years. In these battles across two new biomes and featuring a host of new weapons and enemies, players will need to use their wits and calm their nerves to achieve victory against some of humanity’s greatest enemies.

Motion Twin also announced Dead Cells: The Rogue-Lite Board Game is coming to Kickstarter this Spring: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/scorpionmasque/dead-cells-the-rogue-lite-board-game

A cooperative, rogue-lite metroidvania-inspired experience, Dead Cells: The Rogue-Lite Board Game will let players explore the ever-changing island of Dead Cells. Players will have to choose their path carefully inside unforgiving biomes and work their way through Malaise-infected enemies… or die trying. Each death is a chance to mutate into something far more powerful, and to go further every run. Explore. Kill. Die. Mutate. Repeat.

Scorpion Masqué, a multiple award-winning publisher with a strong expertise in evolutive board games has been joined by a group of veteran and decorated designers Antoine Bauza (7 Wonders), Corentin Lebrat (Draftosaurus), Ludovic Maublanc (Cyclades), and Théo Rivière (The Loop), dubbed Kaedama, to bring their vast experiences to the design of the first board game in the Dead Cells universe in conjunction with Motion Twin and Evil Empire.  

Find more details on Dead Cells: The Rogue-lite Board Game in a Steam blog post here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/588650/view/3655268188659289097

For the latest on Dead Cells, be sure to follow @motiontwin on Twitter. 

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About Motion Twin

Motion Twin is an independent game development studio based in France since 2001 and are the creators of the hit roguelike action game Dead Cells, available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch platforms. Motion Twin is a worker cooperative passionate about creating new game experiences.

About Evil Empire

Evil Empire is the evil spawn of a bunch of ex-Motion Twiners. Formed in 2018 in close proximity and partnership with Motion Twin, Evil Empire is focused on producing new original content, both for Dead Cells and new IP.

About Scorpion Masqué & Kaedama

Scorpion Masqué is a leading Montreal-based tabletop game publisher part of the Hachette Group. Some of Scorpion Masqué successes include multi award-winning titles such as Zombie Kidz, Decrypto, and Turing Machine. Learn more at www.scorpionmasque.com Kaedama was founded in 2018 by a group of 4 experienced game designers specializing in the board game industry, with more than 10 million total games sold through individual and collaborative projects.

Overnight via Xbox Wire, Microsoft announced several new titles coming to the Xbox Game Pass libraries across cloud, console and PC beginning today, including:  

Week of February 6: 

• Madden NFL 23, February 9 (Console and PC) 
• SD Gundam Battle Alliance, February 9 (Cloud, Console, and PC) 

Week of February 13: 

• Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, February 14 (Cloud, Console, and PC) 
• Cities: Skylines – Remastered, February 15 (Cloud and Xbox Series X|S) 
• Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition, February 16 (Cloud, Console, and PC) 

Week of February 20: 

• Atomic Heart, February 21 (Cloud, Console, and PC) 

Bring Justice to Seneca city in this dirty crossing, vengeance-seeking strategy game come March 13th

Hamburg, Germany, February 8th, 2023 – Developer Gamma Minus and publisher Daedalic Entertainment are proud to announce they are teaming up to launch the boardgame inspired, ‘80s neon-noir crime bustin’ game Rough Justice: ‘84. The game will now be featured as a part of Daedalic’s publishing line-up, and see the light of day on March 13th on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Releases on additional platforms and storefronts are planned for later this year.

Watch the Rough Justice announcement trailer here 

Rough Justice: ’84 is a single-player, 80s board-game-inspired strategy game with a big story unfolding in the background. As the owner of a private security agency, players attempt to bring some form of order to the ever-changing and evolving landscape of Seneca City. But behind the curtains, a much larger story is playing out, involving a secret organisation with insidious designs that has the player in their crosshairs.

Players will hire, manage and deploy a team of security agents, bounty hunters, and repo agents. They advise their team on the best course of action through strategy, calculated decision-making, and a bit of luck. By successfully completing cases, they increase reputation, unlock additional content, and delve deep into a story full of corruption and unspeakable evil. 

FEATURES

• Chock-full of pop culture references, tickling nostalgic dopamine receptors
• Original 80s-inspired game soundtrack by famed Hollywood composer Raouf Djeffel
• Retro 80s style artwork for a wide array of agents to choose from
• Solve cases through puzzles, dice, and a bit of luck
• Different case types, including security, repossession cases, fugitive recovery, and more

Do what it takes to make your fledgling security agency thrive, and keep up with everything on the websites of Rough Justice: ‘84 or Daedalic. All the latest news is available on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You can wishlist Rough Justice: ‘84 on Steam and join the official Discord to have a chat with the devs.

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About Gamma MInus  (Developer of Rough Justice: ‘´84)

Gamma Minus UG was founded in 2018, in Paderborn, Germany. It is owned and operated by Jeremiah Costello and Friedrich Klemme. Meanwhile the Studio found its new home in Düsseldorf. Gamma Minus is a diverse remote team consisting of members from Germany, USA, UK, France, Portugal, and more. They are currently working to release their first title Rough Justice: ’84.

About Daedalic Entertainment

Daedalic Entertainment publishes and develops high-quality games for all platforms. The company has a diverse line-up of high-quality titles, including classic adventures, RPGs, and strategy and multiplayer games. With an international team of around 90 employees, Daedalic is developing a new line-up of innovative games across consoles, PCs, and mobile platforms.

Based in Hamburg, Germany, Daedalic is one of Europe’s most acclaimed publishers and developers. With a total of 32 awards in the German Developers Award (including multiple accolades for ‘Studio of the Year’) and 12 German Computer Game Awards for genre-defining games such as Deponia, Edna & Harvey, Silence, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth, The Long Journey Home, and State of Mind, Daedalic is a record holder for the two most prestigious game awards in Germany. Recent publishing hits include Barotrauma, Unrailed!, Iratus: Lord of the Dead, Partisans 1941, and more. Daedalic is currently developing The Lord of the Rings – Gollum. The story-driven adventure tells the story of Gollum from a perspective never witnessed before in any storytelling media, all the while staying faithful to the legendary books of J.R.R. Tolkien.

SHERMAN OAKS, Cali. – Feb. 7, 2023 – Hell of an Office, the satanic speedrunning first-person platformer from developer 43 Studios and publisher Joystick Ventures, dashes through the fiery gates of the buttoned up corporate abyss and into Steam Early Access for PC on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

Escape the literal business underworld and a boss that is the actual devil by precisely platforming through the Seven Ten Circles of Hell, racing against the lethal lava rapidly rising every second. Grasp the only tool for survival, an all-powerful stapler granting the power to dash, rocket jump, and grapple across 100 devilishly challenging levels. Only with the help of the company mascot, Mr. Stapley, can employees find a way out of this fire and brimstone.

Each circle of the inferno introduces a new threat to a healthy work-life balance at the company, HellO, like wall covered spikes, spinning saw blades, and searing lazer beams. Thrive in these fast-paced work environments by flying through wind tunnels, cathartically burning overwhelming stacks of paper, gaining a leg up over coworkers with bounce pads, and thinking outside the box with portals.

Rebel against the CEO of HellO, Stan Morningstar, and shakeup the management. Break the game to climb the corporate ladder and end up at the top of the online leaderboards. Create custom routes through each stage, thanks to versatile and addictive level design, to achieve all of the fabled Diamond Rank times, and maybe unlock a secret promotion… 

“Speedrunning has become its own adrenaline pumping genre over the years and Hell of an Office is here to claim the throne,” said Ivan Carrillo, Managing Partner for Joystick Ventures. “Speedrunners can work hard at earning promotions toward the top of the leaderboards while taking their career frustrations out on a diabolical boss this March. The game offers a peek into the perception of what corporate office life is like from a group of Gen-Z’s. Honestly, I don’t think they’re far off!”

Hell of an Office submits its application to work at Steam Early Access on Windows PCs March 14, 2023 for $9.99 USD with English language support. For more information on Hell of an Office, please visit the official website, follow the game on Twitter and TikTok, and join the community Discord.

About 43 Studios

43 Studios is a Barcelona-based game development studio currently with a six-person team. As a developer, they aim to create games that are always funny, entertaining, and most importantly, fast-paced. Hell of an Office is the studio’s first commercial project but has already garnered multiple awards at Barcelona’s Indie Dev Day.

About Joystick Ventures

Joystick Ventures is a California-based investing and publishing company whose main goal is to encourage indie developers to stay honest and promote experimentation to push the limits of game design across all genres, styles, and geographies. They are most known for their 2022 release, Lost in Play, which has sold more than 100,000 copies.

Live the Unwritten in a New Hogwarts Adventure – Open-World, Action RPG Set in the 1800s Wizarding World is Now Available

Sydney, Australia. – Feb. 8, 2023 – Warner Bros. Games has announced Hogwarts Legacy, the new open-world, single-player, action RPG (role-playing game) is now available on Early Access PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S and PC and with Standard Editions launching on Feb. 10.

Hogwarts Legacy invites players to embark on an epic journey as a fifth-year student at Hogwarts, gifted with a rare ability to tap into ancient, powerful magic. Guided by the Wizard’s Field Guide and unique instruction from professors and other characters, fans will uncover a compelling storyline filled with thrilling challenges and mysteries. Developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label, Hogwarts Legacy introduces an original story that puts players at the centre of their own wizarding world adventure.

View the official Hogwarts Legacy – Launch Trailer

“Hogwarts Legacy truly fulfils the fantasy of being a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and delivers the Wizarding World game fans have been dreaming of for years,” said David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Games. “The team at Avalanche has created an engaging game rich with mystery and immersive magic for fans and gamers to delve into and create their own magical stories.”  

“As fans of the Wizarding World, we’re honoured to work with the franchise to create Hogwarts Legacy and provide fans a way to live out the fantasy of attending Hogwarts and exploring the world like never before,” said John Blackburn, Studio Head, Avalanche Software. “We hope players enjoy the attention to detail from our passionate team, the new narrative and all of the magical elements that went into making this game, which we are extremely proud of.”

In Hogwarts Legacy, players join Hogwarts as a new fifth year student. At the onset of their adventure, players can customise their character’s appearance with a range of options to the be the witch or wizard they want to be. They will join or be sorted into one of the four Hogwarts houses – Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw or Slytherin — meet up with housemates in their common rooms and attend classes such as Charms, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Herbology, and Potions where they will meet their professors, learn to cast spells, grow magical plants, brew potions and more.

In addition to classes and spells, players will have access to a deep set of upgrades, talents and skills to aid their progression as a witch or wizard. They can complete challenges throughout the world as one opportunity to earn experience and level up their abilities. In between classes, players will be able to explore a fully realised Hogwarts Castle where they will attend classes, discover dungeons, secret passageways, and challenging puzzles. They will grow their character’s abilities while mastering powerful spells and hone combat skills to help them face off against deadly enemies.

The open-world game allows players to freely roam Hogwarts Castle and the surrounding overland, including new and familiar wizarding world locations like Hogsmeade and the Forbidden Forest. It is full of action-packed immersive magic where players fly broomsticks, tame and ride magical beasts, and battle against enemies such as trolls, spiders and dark wizards. Along the way, they will uncover an expansive world filled with perilous dangers tied to the wizarding world’s long forgotten past and an unusual ability that only they possess. Players will also encounter missions and scenarios that will pose difficult choices and determine what they stand for.

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The Digital Deluxe Edition of Hogwarts Legacy available now worldwide for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC which includes 72 hours of early access to the game as well as the Dark Arts Pack. The Dark Arts Pack provides access to an exclusive wardrobe via the Dark Arts Cosmetic Set, a flying Thestral Mount players can ride, and access to the Dark Arts Battle Arena where players can test their mastery of the Dark Arts against waves of challenging enemies. The physical Deluxe Edition is Available Now and Standard Editions launch on Feb. 10 for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, on April 4 for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One, and on July 25 for Nintendo Switch.

The Hogwarts Legacy Digital Deluxe Edition will be available for $119.95 (SRP) across all platforms and includes the Deluxe Edition content as well as the Dark Arts Garrison Hat for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles.

The Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition will be available for PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ and PC for $119.95 (SRP) and for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S for $79.99 (SRP). 

The Hogwarts Legacy Standard Edition will be available for PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ and PC for $99.95 (SRP) and for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S for $109.95 (SRP).  

Hogwarts Legacy is available now for pre-order via the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Steam and Epic Games Store and available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC.  All players that pre-order will be able to obtain the exclusive Onyx Hippogriff Mount upon completing the relevant quest.

Join the Hogwarts Legacy conversation on Facebook (https://facebook.com/HogwartsLegacy), Twitter (https://twitter.com/HogwartsLegacy), Instagram (https://instagram.com/HogwartsLegacy) and YouTube (https://youtube.com/HogwartsLegacy). Website: http://www.hogwartslegacy.com 

Tune in to the Hogwarts Legacy the Global Launch Livestream on Feb. 10 at 8am PST / 4pm GMT/ Feb. 11 at 3am AEDT on Wizarding World’s TikTok and YouTube.

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About Warner Bros. Games

Warner Bros. Games, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc., is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based gaming for both internal and third-party game titles. Additional information can be found at www.wbgames.com.

About Portkey Games
Portkey Games, from Warner Bros. Games, is the games label dedicated to creating new Wizarding World mobile and video game experiences that place the player at the center of their own adventure, inspired by J.K. Rowling’s original stories. Portkey Games offers players the opportunity to make their own narrative choices and engage with the Wizarding World setting to create new and unique experiences. The label was created to bring gamers and fans new gaming experiences that allow them to delve into the magic of the Wizarding World in immersive ways where they can define their own Wizarding World story.

About Avalanche Software

Established in 1995 in Salt Lake City, Avalanche Software has been creating interactive experiences for fans of the world’s largest franchises for over two decades. The studio joined Warner Bros. Games in 2016 and is currently working on Hogwarts Legacy, a new, open world, action RPG set in the Wizarding World. Additional information about Avalanche can be found at https://www.avalanchesoftware.com.

HOGWARTS LEGACY software © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Developed by Avalanche. WIZARDING WORLD and HARRY POTTER Publishing Rights © J.K. Rowling. PORTKEY GAMES, HOGWARTS LEGACY, WIZARDING WORLD AND HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia © and ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., WB SHIELD LOGO: ™ & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s23)

“PlayStation”, “PS5”, and “PS4” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Entire Opening Level Available To Play For Free 

Sydney, Australia – 8^th February 2023 : A brand new PC demo for System Shock – the fully fledged remake of the ground breaking original from 1994 – has gone live as part Steam Next Fest which runs until 13^th February, 2023. 

Combining cult gameplay with all-new HD visuals, updated controls, an overhauled interface and all-new sounds and music (it even has the original voice actor of SHODAN) the demo will allow players to experience the whole of the opening level – with no restrictions – as you face SHODAN and her terrifying minions. 

Players will need to use a combination of stealth, cunning and futuristic weaponry to make their way through Citadel Station’s all-new areas, traps, puzzles and secrets to reach SHODAN. 

Facing them is an army of hostile and mutated creatures – created and controlled by SHODAN herself – players will need to either fight or avoid to survive. 

System Shock is available to pre-order for PC via Steam, GOG and the Epic Game Store. The title will also be releasing on PlayStation 4|5 and Xbox One and Series S|X. 

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 

MINIMUM: 

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system 

OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit only) 

Processor: Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better 

Memory: 4 GB RAM 

Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better 

DirectX: Version 11 

Storage: 2 GB available space 

RECOMMENDED: 

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system 

OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit only) 

Processor: Intel Core i7-3770/AMD FX-8350 or better 

Memory: 8 GB RAM 

Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or better 

DirectX: Version 11 

Storage: 2 GB available space 

About Steam Next Fest 

https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/nextfest/2023feb

About Prime Matter 

Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Prime Matter the premium gaming label dedicated to delivering a range of diverse and immersive games from amazing gaming development talent all around the globe. 

Working across projects of all styles, scopes and sizes, single-player, co-op to live ops, from producing to publishing, from ambitious teams taking their first step that need full support without compromising their dream to larger established successful studios searching that next step in the global market and building of brands. 

Prime Matter looks to lead through creativity, expression and passion, with games that will grip and enchant with enthralling story-telling, winning an audience with its incredible moments and larger-than-life experiences. Prime Matter is a proud member of PLAION. 

About Nightdive Studios 

Nightdive Studios believes that classic video games should never be abandoned or forgotten. They should be available to play at any time, run out of the box without the hassle of installing outdated drivers, or using obsolete hardware.  We know there are countless games that are still unavailable, and we’re doing our best to bring them back from the depths to be treasured once more.. 

Sci-Fi Third-Person Action Adventure Hitting Stores in Three Weeks

Sydney, Australia – 8^th February 2023: A brand new gameplay trailer giving players an overview of key elements within Scars Above, unveiled overnight.  

Created by Serbian developer Mad Head Games and published by Prime Matter, Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person action, set in a mysterious alien world. 

Boasting the latest gameplay footage, the trailer will allow players to see many of the core elements of the game – exploration, combat and research – as Kate fights her way through a surreal and dangerous word. 

Watch the trailer here:

The Plot 

A colossal and enigmatic alien structure appears in Earth’s orbit and stuns the entire world; humanity names it ‘The Metahedron’. The Sentient Contact Assessment and Response team (SCAR) – consisting of scientists and engineers – is sent to investigate.  

Things don’t go as planned and the Metahedron hauls the team across space onto a mysterious extrasolar plane. 

It’s here that Kate (our heroine) wakes up alone on a strange and hostile world; determined to survive,  she sets out to find your crew and unravel the mystery behind what’s happened. 

The game releases 28^th February 2023 on PC, Gen 8 and Gen 9 consoles.  

Social Channels here: @ScarsAbove https://www.facebook.com/scarsabove/  

About Prime Matter 

Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Prime Matter the premium gaming label dedicated to delivering a range of diverse and immersive games from amazing gaming development talent all around the globe. 

Working across projects of all styles, scopes and sizes, single-player, co-op to live ops, from producing to publishing, from ambitious teams taking their first step that need full support without compromising their dream to larger established successful studios searching that next step in the global market and building of brands. 

Prime Matter looks to lead through creativity, expression and passion, with games that will grip and enchant with enthralling story-telling, winning an audience with its incredible moments and larger-than-life experiences. Prime Matter is a proud member of PLAION. 

About Mad Head Games 

Mad Head Games is one of the pioneers of game development in Serbia. Founded in 2011, it quickly grew into an industry leader, blazing the trail for all up-and-coming domestic game developers. The company is known for its innovative approach to casual adventure games, and after years of consecutive successes, it is expanding into new genres, developing new projects and boldly making headway into CORE and F2P markets. 

Xbox has announced the latest special edition wireless controller – Stellar Shift will be hitting Australian and New Zealand shores soon.

Officially launching on Feb 21, the Xbox Wireless Controller – Stellar Shift Special Edition will be available for AUD $99.95 and NZD $119.95 respectively across leading retailers.

Featuring a shimmering colourway of purple and blue hue, the Stellar Shift Special Edition controller is sure to take any gaming experience out-of-this-world.