Pick your party and fight your way through a cuckoo bananas post-apocalyptic world!

Calgary, Canada, January 31st, 2023 – SMART Technologies is proud to reveal that its wacky, strategic card battler The Last Kids on Earth: Hit the Deck! emerges from Steam Early Access on February 17th for $14.99. The post-apocalyptic world may have ravaged the population and society as we know it, but on the plus side there’s no homework, no parents, and no rules!

Based on the Emmy-winning TV series The Last Kids on Earth from Atomic Cartoons and Max Brallier’s best selling novels of the same name, The Last Kids on Earth: Hit the Deck! lets players inhabit the group of Jack Sullivan, and his friends June, Quint, and Dirk as they live in a tricked-out Tree Fortress of Awesomeness and fend off hordes of drooling zombies and giganto monsters from another dimension. 

Following its recent major update, this 1.0 release adds additional playable characters, quests, cards, a crafting table, custom card creator, statistics, new enemies, gear, consumables, and more. The game was designed by a team of Wizards of the Coast R&D Alumni who developed the original MTG: Duels of the Planeswalkers.

Choose two characters to use in tag-team combat using battle-card strategies in this cuckoo bananas post-apocalyptic world. Each character has their own unique strengths and weaknesses. Abandoned foster kid and monster-slaying tough guy survivor Jack is great at teamwork and fights harder when his health is down. June is an expert at kicking zombie butt as she is adept at seeing monster intentions and evading attacks. Super-rad scientist Quint can choose his gear on the fly and is exceptional at using buffs and debuffs, while former bully Dirk is a super-strong monster-battling tornado who can shield anyone in combat.

Gather more than 50 pieces of gear, like Fridge-a-pult and the Scream Machine; collect from a pool of nearly 400 unique cards and add to your arsenal with cards you create! Boost your monster-fighting awesomeness with consumables like Atomic Cola and Sulfuric Stink Bombs. With over 30 quests that follow the events of the first book as well as new opponents and challenges, there’s never a dull moment in the town of Wakefield…after the Zombie Apocalypse! 

Your options are further expanded with a crafting table where you can refill consumables, upgrade gear, and even create your own custom cards! With over 30 quests that follow the events of the first book as well as offer new survival experiences, there’s never a dull moment in the town of Wakefield!

“We were honored to work on the The Last Kids on Earth franchise, as we think its great writing, whimsical humor, and mischievous cast is immediately infectious, but we wanted to ensure that those unfamiliar with the series could get into game,” said Andy Cargile, Director of Game-Based Learning. “That’s why The Last Kids on Earth: Hit the Deck! features deep deck-building mechanics and combat, ensuring that fans of the genre will be enthralled by the adventure. We can’t wait for everyone to play the full release when it launches on February 17th.”

For more information on The Last Kids on Earth: Hit the Deck!
Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2160680/Last_Kids_on_Earth_Hit_the_Deck/
Follow The Last Kids on Earth: Hit the Deck! on Discord: https://discord.gg/JtBYEScEqC
Visit The Last Kids on Earth: Hit the Deck!‘s website: https://funterrastudios.com/

About SMART Technologies
SMART Technologies has been innovating and advancing technology focused on the connections that matter since it invented the original SMART Board® in 1987. Its interactive displays and software solutions are trusted by teachers, students, and business leaders all around the world. SMART Technologies is currently working on its first video game with the card battler The Last Kids on Earth: Hit the Deck! 

About Atomic Cartoons
Atomic Cartoons, a Thunderbird Entertainment Group company, is an artist-driven, multifaceted studio that includes some of North America’s most creative animators, directors, producers, and writers. With locations in Vancouver, Ottawa and Los Angeles, Atomic produces content for partners around the globe, including the Emmy Award-winning The Last Kids on Earth (Netflix), and the Peabody Award and Television Critics Association Award-winning Molly of Denali (PBS) and Marvel’s Amazing Spidey and His Friends for Disney. Thunderbird and Atomic also have a division dedicated to global distribution and consumer products. Atomic is on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @AtomicCartoons. For more information, visit www.atomiccartoons.com.

What would you do if you woke up in a psychiatric institution with sinister creatures chasing after you?

São Paulo, Brazil – February 1, 2023 – Imagine you wake up in a cell in the Triton Institute, an experimental asylum led by Dr. Matthew Simmons. Lately the clinic has been surrounded by rumors of abuse and inhumane working conditions and it seems that most of the staff has gone missing. All you know is that Dr. Simmons has been conducting research into the tripartite psyche on how to break someone’s id, ego and superego apart. How far has he gone?

Brazilian studio, United Games, invites you to embark on an intense and fully immersive VR adventure. Fractured Sanity is a single-player game developed exclusively for VR where all mechanics and puzzles are realistic and interactive. In this horror survival game you will engage in a thrilling story and uncover the dark truth about the clinic and how you got there. 

The release date for Fractured Sanity will be announced soon. It’s a dream come true for the developers at United Games to finally be able to share their game with the world. 

Gabriel Marques, co-developer at United Games commented: “Ever since I was 14, when I first read an RPG Maker magazine, I’ve been dreaming of making games for a living. Now, with our first release, I feel like I’ve taken the first big step towards that goal.”United Games co-developer Gustavo Longhi added:“Two years ago I wouldn’t have dreamt of developing games, it always seemed so hard and complex to me. Looking back on this process and releasing our first game might be the biggest accomplishment of my life so far.” 

Check Fractured Sanity’s trailer: 

Wishlist Fractured Sanity on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1954840/Fractured_Sanity/

Wishlist Fractured Sanity on Oculus App Lab: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/5347273738669610/

About United Games
Started in 2016 as a side project from Gabriel Marques, United Games was a studio focused on making small mobile games, Advergames for other companies and educational videos. Around 2019 United Games started to focus on VR games and when Gustavo Longhi – Gabriel’s longtime friend – joined the team, they started working on Fractured Sanity, an Immersive Horror Survival game. In September, the team participated in VRJam, the biggest game jam dedicated to VR, where they got 2nd place over 100 games with a brand new idea called Cards of Destiny. In October, United Games went to BGS (Brazil Game Show), the biggest game event in Latin America, and got high recognition from the crowd and journalists as the only indie studio presenting VR games. Both games had big lines of people wanting to play and received very positive feedback. Now in 2023, they intend to release both games, and find their place among the greatest VR studios.

Sydney, Australia, February 1st, 2023: We interrupt whatever it is you’re doing for a Bikini Bottom special news report! Recent reports from our fish on the ground have described the scene as wild, claiming that the news “SpongeBob SquarePants – The Cosmic Shake is now available” has thrown Bikini Bottom into disarray: Innocent citizens and beloved landmarks have disappeared into strange, magical portals!

Officials are asking the population to stay calm and have come out with an official statement: “Notorious Bikini Bottom residents SpongeBob and Patrick are on the case!” Of course, this leads us to several questions:

Will our heroes brave the many dangers of the fantastical WishWorlds?
Will they rescue their friends and bring them home safely?
Will fancy moves and even fancier costumes prevail?!
And will the Chum Bucket serve something edible for a change?

To our friends SpongeBob and Patrick, all this announcer fish has to say is: anchors aweigh, brave heroes, Bikini Bottom is counting on you!

If you want to learn more, check our footage directly from the scene:

Watch the new SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake Launch Trailer on YouTube:

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is out now on PC, PlayStation®4, Xbox One™, and Nintendo Switch™.

Order here:
PlayStation 4:

• PlayStation Store: https://store.playstation.com/en-au/concept/10003866/
• EB Games: https://www.ebgames.com.au/product/ps4/278595-spongebob-squarepants-the-cosmic-shake
• JB HIFI: https://www.bigw.com.au/product/spongebob-squarepants-cosmic-shake-ps4/p/189373
• BIG W: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/playstation-4-spongebob-squarepants-the-cosmic-shake

Xbox One:

• Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-au/games/store/spongebob-squarepants-the-cosmic-shake/9PPCX102XB7W
• EB Games: https://www.ebgames.com.au/product/xbox-one/278597-spongebob-squarepants-the-cosmic-shake
• JB HIFI: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/xbox-one-spongebob-squarepants-the-cosmic-shake
• BIG W: https://www.bigw.com.au/product/spongebob-sqaurepants-cosmic-shake-xbox/p/189374

Nintendo Switch:

• EB Games: https://www.ebgames.com.au/product/nintendo-switch/278593-spongebob-squarepants-the-cosmic-shake
• JB HIFI: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/nintendo-switch-spongebob-squarepants-the-cosmic-shake
• BIG W: https://www.bigw.com.au/product/spongebob-squarepants-cosmic-shake-nintendo-switch/p/189375

PC Steam: https://thqn.net/sbcs-steam

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SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is out now for Nintendo Switch™, PC, PlayStation®4, and Xbox One.

Since its launch on July 17, 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has reigned as the most-watched animated series for 22 consecutive years, while generating a universe of beloved characters, pop culture catchphrases and memes, theatrical releases, consumer products, a Tony award-winning Broadway musical and a global fan base. SpongeBob SquarePants is one of the most widely distributed properties in Paramount International history, seen in more than 170 countries, translated in 29+ languages, and averaging more than 100 million total viewers every quarter. SpongeBob SquarePants was created by Stephen Hillenburg and produced by Nickelodeon in Burbank, Calif. The character-driven cartoon chronicles the nautical and sometimes nonsensical adventures of SpongeBob, an incurable optimistic and earnest sea sponge, and his undersea friends.

About SpongeBob SquarePants – The Cosmic Shake
Wish-granting Mermaid’s Tears in the hands of SpongeBob and Patrick… What could possibly go wrong? Sure, the very fabric holding the very universe very together could come very undone, opening up portals into Wishworlds full of knights, cowboys, pirates, and prehistoric snails. But that’s nothing everyone’s favourite sponge can’t handle – with the right cosmic costume! Everybody do the Cosmic Shake!

Features:

• Unlock classic and new platforming skills like the Fishhook Swing and Karate Kick
• Don more than 30 F.U.N.tastic costumes like SnailBob and SpongeGar
• Travel to 7 distinct Wishworlds like Wild West Jellyfish Fields and Halloween Rock Bottom
• Experience all the buddy movie banter with SpongeBob’s permanent companion Balloon-Patrick
• Meet all your favourite Bikini Bottomites from the series, voiced by their original actors
• Enjoy the in-game soundtrack featuring 101 songs from the series, including Sweet Victory

SpongeBob SquarePants – The Cosmic Shake Website

About THQ Nordic

The THQ Nordic official boiler plate can be found here: https://thqnordic.com/company/about

About Nickelodeon
Now in its 43rd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films.

Nickelodeon Website

THEATRHYTHM FINAL BAR LINE FREE DEMO AVAILABLE NOW ON PLAYSTATION 4 AND NINTENDO SWITCH

Enjoy a Selection of 30 Songs Featured in the Full Game, including Legendary Tracks from FINAL FANTASY VII and FINAL FANTASY XIV

SYDNEY (Feb 1, 2023) – Today, SQUARE ENIX released a free demo for the upcoming rhythm-action title, THEATRHYTHM FINAL BAR LINE™, through the PlayStation® Store* and Nintendo eShop. Players can try their hand at a selection of 30 beloved songs and have their save data carry over to the full game, which launches on February 16, 2023.

To watch the official THEATRHYTHM FINAL BAR LINE Demo Launch Trailer

In the free demo, players can test out the game’s single player content** and experience various popular songs, including:

• “Opening – Bombing Mission” from FINAL FANTASY VII
• “Blinded By Light” from FINAL FANTASY XIII
• “Torn from the Heavens” from FINAL FANTASY XIV
• “APOCALYPSIS NOCTIS (Uncovered Trailer)” from FINAL FANTASY XV
• Plus much more…

The free demo was announced through a special livestream hosted on the official SQUARE ENIX Twitch channel earlier this week, and featured Ichiro Hazama, the game’s Producer, along with Masanobu Suzui, Series Director, and Tsukasa Okayasu, Director, from indieszero Co. Ltd. To watch a recording of the livestream, visit: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1723315481

Featuring 385 FINAL FANTASY tracks in the base game, the Digital Deluxe and Premium Digital Deluxe Editions include music from various SQUARE ENIX series, such as NieR, SaGa, LIVE A LIVE, OCTOPATH TRAVELER and more. With three game modes to enjoy and over 100 FINAL FANTASY characters, players can form their dream music battle party, and by using both local and online multiplayer play modes, with additional DLC to explore following the game’s launch, players have plenty to look forward to as they embark on a colorful and musical journey.

 
THEATRHYTHM FINAL BAR LINE will be available for the PlayStation 4 (PS4) console and Nintendo Switch system on February 16, 2023. For more information, visit: https://square-enix-games.com

* Due to backwards compatibility, the PS4 consumer demo is playable on PlayStation (PS5) consoles.
** Local co-op is playable for select songs in the Music Stage mode; online multiplayer will be available in the full version of the game.

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

2023 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.  Developed by indieszero Co., Ltd.
LOGO ILLUSTRATION: 2022 YOSHITAKA AMANO

THEATRHYTHM, FINAL FANTASY, DRAGON QUEST, NieR, OCTOPATH TRAVELER, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, SPACE INVADERS, and TAITO are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. “PlayStation,” “PS4” and “PS5” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Get Triple Rewards on Hardcore Telegram Missions – Plus, Double Rewards on Free Roam Missions and the Trade Route Free Roam Event, Valentine’s Day Bonuses, and More

Those willing to test their limits in Hardcore Telegram missions this month will receive generous compensation for their efforts. Meanwhile, additional profitable opportunities are abound on the frontier with Double Rewards for Free Roam Missions and the Trade Route Free Roam Event. Plus, lovers and loners alike can benefit from a host of Valentine’s Day bonuses.

3X RDO$, Gold, and XP on Hardcore Telegram Missions

Take on a Free Aim only challenge against highly skilled enemies in Hardcore Telegram missions. Show your tenacity to earn Triple Rewards on missions in A Tough Business and Skelding’s Contract telegrams.

2X RDO$, Gold, and XP on Trade Route

Opportunity lurks around every corner … this month is a particularly fortuitous time for Traders to show off their unique set of skills in Trade Route, a Trader Free Roam event doling out 2X RDO$, Gold,and XP.

Valentine’s Day Bonuses

Play Red Dead Online this Valentine’s Day to receive 5 Chocolate Bars, 1 Brandy, and Pink and Black Oakley Boots, all itemsbefitting the holiday’s romantic mood. Spread the love by emoting to another player and receive an Offer for 50% off any Established or Distinguished Role Item. All Rewards and Offers will be delivered within 72 hours of completion.

2X RDO$, Gold, and XP on Free Roam Missions

Carry out assassinations, rescue and escort captives, and more in Free Roam Missions — acquiring skill, respect, and 2X RDO$, Gold, and XP along the way. Take on missions solo, or with a Posse for a 30% XP bonus — which applies to Free Roam Events and Bounties throughout the month, too. All Persistent Posse creation fees are waived during this period, so gather ‘round the campfire with some friendly faces.

Community Outfit

Love is in the air so there’s no better month than February to look sharp and dress the part. This outfit inspired by BreadBoxin is sure to turn some heads. Valentine isn’t just the capital of The Heartlands, after all. Procure the needed pieces for this look from participating Tailors or the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue all month long:

• Inkstone Hat
• Hunter Jacket
• Everyday Overshirt (Male) or Winford Shirtwaist (Female)
• Opulent Vest
• Rifleman Gloves
• Cabrera Pants
• Lumber Boots
• Gerden Copper Spurs
• Bandana

2X RDO$, Gold and XP on the Ember of the East Blood Money Opportunity

Knowing where to look is only half the battle in the pursuit of the coveted Ember of the East — a ruby too beautiful to remain hidden away in the hills of Annesburg for only Senator Ricard to enjoy. Locate and loot the gem for 2X RDO$, Gold, and XP.

3X RDO$ and XP on Featured Series

Line your pockets for the frigid winter with Triple Rewards on all modes in the Featured Series. Go solo in Name Your Weapon, or team up to succeed in Hostile Territory, Team Shootout,and Plunder.Test your endurance in various Races, as well as Make it Count and Hardcore Public Enemy modes.

Featured Series Calendar

• Jan 31 – Feb 6: Team Up Series: Hostile Territory, Name Your Weapon, Plunder,and Team Shootout
• Feb 7 – Feb 13: Race Series: Race, Open Race, Target Race,and Open Target Race
• Feb 14 – Feb 20: Bow and Arrow Series: Make It Count and Target Race
• Feb 21 – Feb 27: Hardcore Public Enemy Series

Weekly Bonuses

• Jan 31 – Feb 6: Play with a Persistent Posse this week to receive the Tiltham Hat in black
• Feb 7 – Feb 13: Play Call to Arms with a Persistent Posse this week to receive the red version of the Daventry Jacket
• Feb 14 – 20: Complete any Blood Money Opportunity with a Persistent Posse this week to receive a pair of silver Concho Pants
• Feb 21 – Feb 27: Play the Featured Series with a Persistent Posse this week to receive red Woodland Gloves

Monthlong Rewards

• Complete Destroyed by Grief to receive an Offer for 50% off a Camp Tent
• Craft an item at your Campfire to receive an Offer for 40% off the Fast Travel Post
• Place Top 3 in any Race to receive the Subtle Wave Emote

2X Gold and XP on Call to Arms

Frontier outposts are at risk as foes attack from all avenues — defend these regions in Call to Arms and take on waves of enemies for 2X Gold and XP this month.

Discounts

• 30% off – Kladruber and Race Horses
• 30% off – Camp Dogs and Camp Themes
• 40% off – Saddles and Improved Saddles
• 40% off – Revolvers
• 40% off – High Velocity Ammo
• 50% off – Pants
• 50% off – Skirts

Prime Gaming Benefits

Red Dead Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account with Prime Gaming will receive a gift consisting of 5 Gold Bars. Players will also receive the Rulfo Boots in red, Marshall Coat in black, and an Offer for 40% off a Deluxe Campfire, now through March 6.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

Today, we announced that the Xbox Wireless Controller – Deep Pink, will soon be available in Australia and New Zealand!

Available from February 10, the Xbox Wireless Controller – Deep Pink will be priced at AUD $94.95 and NZD $109.95 respectively across leading retailers.

The Xbox Wireless Controller – Deep Pink features sculpted surfaces and refined geometry for enhanced comfort during gameplay, as well as textured grip and a hybrid d-pad, letting you elevate your game just like our entire range.

Fans eager to get their hands on the controller can pre-order now at the Microsoft Store.

Get a First Glimpse at the Next Opus of the The Crew Franchise and Register to Get a Chance to Participate in the Insider Program Starting February 1

Sydney, Australia – February 1, 2023 — Today, Ubisoft announced that the The Crew franchise will enter a new era with its next installment: The Crew™ Motorfest. The game will be available in 2023 on PlayStation^®5, PlayStation^®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, as well as Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store and Epic Games Store. Players will also be able to access the game through a Ubisoft+ subscription on PC and Amazon Luna*.

Welcome to Motorfest! This one-of-a-kind festival will let players enjoy the best experiences car culture has to offer. Motorfest will allow car lovers to fulfill their ultimate action driving bucket list through a series of tailor-made races, themed events and other unique challenges. Whichever way players enjoy cars and driving, there is something in there for them.

The Crew Motorfest has settled down in one of the most breathtaking and vibrant places on Earth: the island of O‘ahu in the Hawaiian archipelago. This is the perfect playground to let players have fun together with their vehicles: racing through the city streets of Honolulu, going down the ashy volcano slopes, adventuring deep in the lush rainforest, drifting along the curvy mountain roads or just chilling down on the sunny beach. On their own or with their crew, they will be able to explore the entire island behind the wheel of hundreds of the most legendary vehicles.

This is just the beginning! Players can expect more details about the full Motorfest program in the coming months.

The development team at Ubisoft Ivory Tower is committed to offering the most exciting and meaningful experience possible for all players. To do so, some of the most engaged players will be able to get behind the wheel early through the Insider Program, starting today,  February 1. This closed test, split into different phases, will help the development team gather feedback to ensure an optimal player experience at launch and beyond. The first phase of the Insider Program will be limited to PC in order to allow for quick iterations. During the final phases, this closed test will open up to consoles. Register now to get a chance to join the Insider Program – www.thecrewgame.com/insiderprogram.

For more information about The Crew Motorfest, please visit thecrewgame.com and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/thecrewgame.usa, on Instagram at instagram.com/thecrewgame, on TikTok at tiktok.com/@thecrewgame and on Twitter at twitter.com/TheCrewGame or #TheCrewMotorfest.

For the latest news on The Crew Motorfest and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

*Ubisoft+ on Luna requires account linking and a Multi Access plan. Territorial restrictions apply.

About The Crew™ Motorfest
Developed by Ubisoft Ivory Tower, a studio based in Lyon, France, The Crew™ Motorfest lets players fulfill the driving bucket list of their dreams in one of the most exhilarating and vibrant open worlds ever created. Motorfest is a car-culture infused festival organized in one of the world’s most breathtaking locations: O‘ahu, one of the main islands of the Hawaiian archipelago. On their own or with friends, players can explore this galvanizing tropical playground behind the wheel of hundreds of the most legendary vehicles ever built. At every corner of the island, the festival offers infinite opportunities for pure fun, all forms of driving challenges, and invites them to explore incredible landscapes: from big city streets to volcano slopes, lush rainforests, idyllic beaches… They are free to follow the roads or forge their own path!

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed^®, Brawlhalla^®, For Honor^®, Far Cry^®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon^®, Just Dance^®, Rabbids^®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six^®, The Crew^®, Tom Clancy’s The Division^®, and Watch Dogs^®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2021–22 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,129 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2023 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. The Crew, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

Custom-Built “Fling” Physics Engine Reduces Motion Sickness, Increases Accessibility

CLEVELAND — Jan. 31, 2023 — STRAYLIGHT, the first-person cosmic VR platformer built for comfort and speed from developer Dr BLOC, swings out of Early Access with new content and into the 1.0 launch today for the Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest, Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR, Valve Index, and the HTC Vive.

Soar through a sea of stars on a journey of cosmic proportions. Use your own movement to power your STRAYLIGHT beams and swing yourself through beautiful galactic playgrounds, using momentum and razor-sharp reflexes to volley around ancient monuments and deadly obstacles. 

Powered by the custom-built “Fling Engine” physics system built from the ground up for comfortable movement, STRAYLIGHT minimizes common VR discomforts such as vertigo and nausea during gameplay. Push the limits of reaction time and speed to make split-second decisions on the path to the finish line. Get into the swing of things while building momentum, and use high-risk, high-reward maneuvers in record-breaking runs to become the fastest in the galaxy. 

The 1.0 launch brings a bevy of new features for all skill levels. Enjoy overhauled visuals, a new storyline and additional characters. Float at a relaxing pace in Zen mode perfect for VR newcomers, or compete against the clock across 11 base levels. For the VR veteran thrill seekers with hair-trigger reflexes, test your skills in 11 all-new “hardcore” challenges. Blaze past previous performances and your own best runs, and venture off the beaten path in search of hard-to-reach cubes to unlock bronze, silver and gold Ghosts.

“Racing the Ghosts is the most exciting new addition to the game,” said Benjamin Barr, Co-Founder, Dr BLOC. “Being able to chase your own best time, and trying to beat our own developer-recorded runs, transforms the game from an exciting solo experience to a truly competitive one.”

Swing through the stars to the tunes of a completely original progressive synth-wave soundtrack written and composed by award-winning video game music artist Rob ‘88Bit’ Kovacs. The full DMCA-free, stream-friendly soundtrack will also be released through Emperia Records on Vinyl and is available now on Spotify, Youtube, Bandcamp and all other major streaming platforms. https://Lnk.to/straylight

“With our custom physics engine, gamers who are typically avoidant of movement in virtual reality will get a chance to try it with minimal discomfort,” said Daniel Seery, Co-Founder, Dr BLOC. “We can’t wait for VR newcomers and seasoned VR veterans to get their hands on STRAYLIGHT, set speed records and experience the beauty of a comfortable virtual reality environment.”

STRAYLIGHT is available now on Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest, Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR, Valve Index, and the HTC Vive for $19.99. 

For more information on the game, beam up to the Dr Bloc website, or find the team on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

About Dr Bloc

Dr BLOC is an eclectic group of filmmakers, coders, musicians and writers united by their love of VR and classic platforming games. They hail from Cleveland, Ohio.

LOS ANGELES – January 31, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, launches a new game update for The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross featuring exclusive story-based content, Ragnarok Chapter 6. Starting today, players can experience an original story, a newly added character, beast battle, events, and more.

The Ragnarok Chapter 6 game update travels to the world of Norse mythology. Players will experience several exciting stories including encounters with the Dvergrs that dwell in Nidavellir, battle against Art of War Tyr, and more. Artifact Cards, Diamonds, and growth materials are rewarded by clearing the chapter.

In addition, a total of 4 new Holy Relics are added including Holy Relics for Fairy King Harlequin, Fraudrin of ‘Selflessness’, Melascula of ‘Faith’, and Zeldris of ‘Piety’.

A new Demonic Beast Battle Nidhoggr is now available where players engage in a fight against the colossal dragon Nidhoggr while riding on a large airship. The battle includes 3 phases where the goal is to decrease the Demon Gauge. Materials for Holy Relics can be earned upon clearing.  3 out of 4 new Holy Relics such as Fraudrin of ‘Selflessness’, Melascula of ‘Faith’, and Zeldris of ‘Piety’ can be obtained upon clearing Demonic Beast Battle Nidhoggr.

To celebrate this game update, players can participate in several new events and obtain special rewards:

• Ragnarok Special Pick-up Draw: Players can earn the newly added hero [Spellbinding Queen] Goddess of Beauty Freyja as well as other Ragnarok heroes included in the draw line-up. An SSR hero is guaranteed at 300 mileages and [Spellbinding Queen] Goddess of Beauty Freyja guaranteed at 600 mileages.
• Ragnarok Special Check-in Event: Upon check-in, rewards and materials needed to create one Holy Relic will be provided during a 14 day-period.
• Ragnarok Bingo Event: Players obtain event items playing Bingo including a costume for new hero Freyja, Ragnarok Artifact Card Pack, and growth materials.
• Step-up Mission Event: Ragnarok Card Pack and growth materials can be earned upon clearing the mission of each step.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross brings the riveting story and adventures of [The Seven Deadly Sins] into a turn-based RPG mobile gaming with dynamic combat and breathtaking animations. The continent of Britannia is brought to life with the cast of the original Japanese voice actors reprising their characters in high-resolution 3D animated cutscenes. Strategiz by combining the unique skills of [The Seven Deadly Sins] characters to take down bosses or in PVP mode and even dress up the characters in exclusive outfits and new accessories through regular updates.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play. For more information, please visit the game’s official website and Facebook.

Based on the manga “The Seven Deadly Sins” by Nakaba Suzuki originally serialized in the weekly SHONEN MAGAZINE published by Kodansha Ltd.

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Rated E10+ on PC/Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One

WHAT :   Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, a 4v1 hunt or haunt action-packed video game from the asymmetrical multiplayer experts at IllFonic, is releasing the first DLC on January 31, 2023. This packed DLC is FREE with the purchase of the original game available on PC/Epic Games Store, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One for $39.99.

DLC Highlights:

• The Facility, New Map. The Facility closed for good in the late 1980s and has been recently purchased by a private investor group, who have plans to renovate and reopen the facility. Unfortunately for them, it’s being plagued by ghostly activity, and construction crews refuse to enter this haunted health center. Design Director, Jordan Mathewson shares what makes playing this map unique, “This job location [map] is clearly worn by time which gives players a unique feeling compared to our previous job locations [maps]. Construction workers are civilians and have begun a restoration of this facility that has uncovered why it was abandoned in the first place. Varied corridors combined with medium-sized rooms are built stacked up to provide a unique, more intimate gameplay experience with a creepier aesthetic. There will be some interesting ways to utilize these new areas in this map to each player’s, Ghostbuster or Ghost, advantage.” 

• New Ghost Type – Glutton which includes Muncher plus two additional variants. Immediately recognizable, Muncher, is a fan-favorite and the most requested Ghost IllFonic has received. If you are a haunting enthusiast, then you will not be disappointed to get your hands on this mischievous Ghost Type in game. 

• Firehouse Additions. Players will see new character customization options, gear like the Belt Gizmo and Disruptor Pylon, along with improvements to gear attachments, and more. 

• Game Play. The team has been hard at work making improvements to game matchmaking. All bots in the game have also been improved, those haunting you and those helping you bust ghosts.

Remember, IllFonic plans to release similar DLC Drops each quarter of 2023 for free, in addition to the continued Quality of Life patches supporting Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed.  

WHO :      Want to interview the people who helped make it happen: 

• Charles Brungardt, IllFonic CEO & Co-Founder 
• Jared Gerritzen, IllFonic Chief Creative Officer
• Joshua Gertz, IllFonic Vice President of Production
• Sophia Leader, IllFonic Audio Lead 

WHEN :    Tuesday, January 31, 2023, EMBARGO lifts at 8 a.m. PT. 

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed can be purchased at: 

  Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, Xbox Marketplace   

This game has full crossplay support. 

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Additional Game Information:

In Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, Ray and Winston open the Firehouse to you and the next generation of Ghostbusters. This asymmetrical game of hide and seek, is a 4v1 setup where players will either play as part of a team of new Ghostbusters or a singular Ghost. This title not only allows players to enjoy the game solo or with up to four friends, but will also have an online and offline single-player mode available in the form of AI assisted play. Most importantly the more you play a story will unravel (with cutscenes.) Whether hunting or haunting, the game is easy to learn and fun to master!  

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed has all the iconic gear and gadgets, from Proton Packs to PKE Meters and Ghost Traps, that fans would expect and new gamers to the universe will enjoy when playing as a Ghostbuster. In addition, many will recognize the Firehouse and Ray’s Occult Books that act as the game’s hub. This is where players will choose missions, customize their characters, practice firing their particle throwers, and explore all there is to learn. And yes, you will hear the original film actors reprising their roles as Ray Stantz and Winston Zeddemore, along with some new friends!

Game Details – 

• As a Ghostbuster – Be one of the four proton pack wielding Ghostbusters and attempt to catch a Ghost haunting unique locations with your trusty ghost trap and tools.  Use the P.K.E. Meter to sniff out rifts that act as the Ghost’s spawn points and destroy them with your Proton Pack’s particle thrower before the Ghost completes their haunt. As players progress, they will unlock cosmetics and upgrades for both Ghostbusters and Ghosts to evolve their gameplay experiences. The look and feel will deliver to fans an immersive experience in the universe, allowing them to play out their Ghostbusting fantasies. 

• As the Ghost – Ghosts have multiple abilities in their arsenal, like possessing objects, of course sliming, and more, that make haunting all the various locations a blast to play. Choose from up to five Ghosts with unique skills, ultimate abilities, and commendable minions fueled by ectoplasm. Fly around public locations and possess an inordinate amount of inanimate objects to evade pursuing Ghostbusters. Frighten citizens until they flee in fear, prank unsuspecting Ghostbusters, and hide your rifts to spawn safely in case you get trapped.

• Locations – Explore multiple unique locations including, a museum, winter lodge, docked ship, multi-leveled prison, and an active brewery. Complete challenges, customize your Ghostbuster and Ghosts, and locate hidden spores, mold, and fungus to gain access to more unlockables. 

• Game Tip – As you play more, a story arc unveils itself. Follow the requests of Ray Stantz and Winston Zeddemore to uncover cutscenes that build to an exciting conclusion! Yes, it’s multiplayer with more…

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*Internet connection required for online multiplayer.