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MILESTONE AND FELD MOTOR SPORTS RELEASE A NEW TRAILER FOR MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS – THE OFFICIAL VIDEOGAME 6

Sydney, Australia / PALMETTO, Fla., (January 25, 2023) – Milestone and Feld Motor Sports, Inc. have released a new trailer for the upcoming Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 6,available worldwide from March 9, 2023, on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam for Windows PC®.

Sweat, tears, and dirt await players in the new chapter of the historic franchise featuring all the official riders and tracks. This year, the renewed Career Mode will take the off-road two-wheel gaming experience to the next level, and players will truly feel the adrenaline of Supercross and live their own journey at full throttle. The path to the top will be more engaging than ever, thanks to revised AI and physics ensuring the most realistic competition, pushing players to give their best to realise their dream of becoming a Supercross champion. One more factor that will increase the realism of the game is the refined Riders Shape System, now even more connected to the gameplay, with mental and physical health having a bigger impact on the performance of the rider.

Falling down is allowed. Getting back up is mandatory. This is rule #1 of the Supercross Academy, where riders will learn how to get their hands dirty under the guidance of their personal coach, the “King of Supercross” Jeremy McGrath. With personalised challenges and tutorials, the seven-time Supercross Champion will help players find the last tenth of a second; training after training, both newcomers and veterans will be able to prove their skills, climbing the ladder from one of the 250SX Championships to finally earn a seat in the 450SX Championship and battle their idols.

To achieve their best performance players will have to find the perfect feeling with the bike: beginners will enjoy new tools and settings to customise riding aids according to their level (e.g. auto steering, auto brakes, auto throttle, etc.), while more expert players will be able to fine-tune bike set-ups and even decide their specific riding style thanks to a dedicated skill tree.

Online, the competition promises to be intense like never before: full console cross-play will now allow all console players to challenge each other and a new Ranking System will push them to become the best rider they can be.

Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 6 will be available worldwide on March 9, 2023, on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC® and Steam.

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About Milestone

Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest established racing game developers in the world.  The 200-people team is responsible for hit series like Hot Wheels Unleashed, MotoGP™ and MXGP – The Official Motocross Videogame as well as own IPs Ride and Gravel. 

About Feld Motor Sports

Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting specialized arena and stadium-based motorsports entertainment. Properties include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the SuperMotocross World Championship. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a subsidiary of Feld Entertainment, Inc. Visit monsterjam.comSupercrossLIVE.com, and feldentertainment.com for more information.

About Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship

Monster Energy AMA Supercross is the most competitive and highest-profile off-road motorcycle racing championship on the planet. Founded in America and sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) since 1974. Over 17 weeks, Supercross attracts some of the largest and most impressive crowds inside the most recognizable and prestigious stadiums in North America to race in front of nearly one million live fans and broadcast to millions more worldwide. For more information, visit SupercrossLIVE.com.

BECOME A WARLANDER – Warlander Launches Globally On PC Today

Sydney, Australia – January 25th, 2022: Toylogic and PLAION are proud to announce that Warlander, the free-to-play, third-person, online multiplayer warfare game is available today globally on Steam.

Warlander features a new genre of competitive gaming which is a hybrid between hack-and-slash, shooter and strategy with up to 100 players divided into five armies with the goal of destroying each other’s castles.

Players can pick from three different classes: the warrior, master of the sword and shield; the mage, wielding elemental magic such as fire and lightning; or the cleric, excelling in healing and support abilities.

In addition to full-scale castle sieges using catapults, siege towers, battering rams and more; the climax of the battle unlocks the cataclysmic idols. Representing a powerful magic such as a massive meteorite shower, a giant tornado or a 4-seater robot; all capable of potentially changing the tide of the battle or securing victory.

Warlander is free to play right now and can be downloaded directly from Steam.

To find out more, check out on the official Warlander website or join the discussion and connect with the Warlander community via the game’s Official Discord server.

For more information, please visit plaion.com

About Toylogic

We are Toylogic, a game development studio in Tokyo, Japan.

At Toylogic, our goal is simple: deliver truly fun games to the world in a way that only Toylogic can, loaded with the “spirit of fun (TOY)” that excites children and adults alike, and the world’s leading technology (LOGIC).

Our first in-house title, the online action game “Happy Wars,” was a certified hit with approximately 15 million downloads, mainly in North America. Our development track record is loaded with titles showcasing our advanced technical capabilities, including “NieR Replicant ver. 1.22474487139…” released in April 2021, as well other AAA titles from overseas publishers.

We will continue to work on a wide range of games, from online action games that captivate gamers around the world, to RPGs and adventures with memorable worldviews and stories, to indie-like casual games.

About PLAION

PLAION is a leading independent developer and producer of games and entertainment products, with nine development studios and five publishing units based all over the world. Founded in 1994 as Koch Media, PLAION offers a unique breadth of services and solutions, dynamically growing its business to push ourselves and our partners to the forefront in all the segments we operate in.

PLAION runs a multi-label strategy, with fully owned publishing units, such as Deep Silver, Prime Matter, Milestone, Vertigo Games and Ravenscourt, publishing games for consoles, PC and VR platforms across all physical and digital channels.

Additionally – as a global publishing partner – PLAION has formed long-term multinational publishing collaborations with numerous game publishers including Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, Capcom, Focus Multimedia, Giants Software, Koei Tecmo, Paradox, Sega, SNK, Square Enix, Techland, THQ Nordic, Tripwire, Warner Bros and many others.

With its parent company in Höfen, Austria – and the HQ in Munich, Germany – PLAION owns local publishing companies in Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Australia, the United States as well as Japan and Hong Kong.

PLAION owns nine game development studios: Deep Silver Dambuster Studios (Nottingham, UK), Fishlabs (Hamburg, DE), Warhorse Studios (Prague, CZ), Milestone (Milan, IT), Voxler (Paris, FR) , DigixArt (Montpellier, FR), Flying Wild Hog (Warsaw, Kraków, Rzeszów, PL), Free Radical Design (Nottingham, UK) and Vertigo Games (Rotterdam, Amsterdam, NL). Additionally, PLAION collaborates with numerous independent development studios around the world.

Part of PLAION is also PLAION PICTURES, a leading independent film distributor in Europe with a library of more than 1.400 titles. Further business operations include Sola Media, a sales agency and production company for family entertainment, Spotfilm Networx, a multi-channel streaming network, and a sub-label dedicated to Japanese animation.

PLAION also owns the leading video game merchandise company DPI Merchandising (Denver, Roseburg, USA and Munich, DE) and a Quality Assurance Facility in Olomouc, CZ.

PLAION is an Embracer Group company.

FIRST ‘MAKING OF’ VIDEO SHOWCASES THE CREATIVE PROCESS AND ART BEHIND SCARS ABOVE

Five Weeks Until Global Release

Sydney, Australia – 25th January 2022: With only five weeks to go before Scars Above hits the stores, Serbian developer Mad Head Games has lifted the lid on the creative process behind the title, with the first ‘Making Of’ video – going live today – examining the design process.

Watch the ‘Making Of’ video here

Key members of the development team run through the thinking, mechanics and execution of the art, design and environment in Scars Above.

The challenging sci-fi third-person action adventure shooter combines the best elements of combat, a compelling and intricate storyline and exploration of a mysterious alien world.

The game puts players in the space-boots of Dr Kate Ward, an astronaut and scientist, sent to explore a colossal and enigmatic alien structure – The Metahedron – that appears in Earth’s orbit.

Things don’t go as planned and the Metahedron hauls Kate and her team across space onto a mysterious extrasolar planet where she 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.

Players need to examine their surroundings, scan and analyse alien fauna and flora of the dangerous extrasolar planet, then use the gained knowledge to create various elemental weapons, gadgets, and consumables.

They will also need to rely on offensive and tactical devices, use the environment to their advantage and exploit weaknesses of monstrous creatures to survive against the odds; all the while trying to unlock the mystery of an ancient alien civilisation and uncover the truth about what happened to Kate and her team.

Scars Above releases 28 February 2023 on PC, Gen 8 and Gen 9 consoles.

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.

About PLAION
PLAION is a leading independent developer and producer of games and entertainment products, with nine development studios and five publishing units based all over the world. Founded in 1994 as Koch Media, PLAION offers a unique breadth of services and solutions, dynamically growing its business to push ourselves and our partners to the forefront in all the segments we operate in.

PLAION runs a multi-label strategy, with fully owned publishing units, such as Deep Silver, Prime Matter, Milestone, Vertigo Games and Ravenscourt, publishing games for consoles, PC and VR platforms across all physical and digital channels.

Additionally – as a global publishing partner – PLAION has formed long-term multinational publishing collaborations with numerous game publishers including Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, Capcom, Focus Multimedia, Giants Software, Koei Tecmo, Paradox, Sega, SNK, Square Enix, Techland, THQ Nordic, Tripwire, Warner Bros and many others.

With its parent company in Höfen, Austria – and the HQ in Munich, Germany – PLAION owns local publishing companies in Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Australia, the United States as well as Japan and Hong Kong.

PLAION owns nine game development studios: Deep Silver Dambuster Studios (Nottingham, UK), Fishlabs (Hamburg, DE), Warhorse Studios (Prague, CZ), Milestone (Milan, IT), Voxler (Paris, FR) , DigixArt (Montpellier, FR), Flying Wild Hog (Warsaw, Kraków, Rzeszów, PL), Free Radical Design (Nottingham, UK) and Vertigo Games (Rotterdam, Amsterdam, NL). Additionally, PLAION collaborates with numerous independent development studios around the world.

Part of PLAION is also PLAION PICTURES, a leading independent film distributor in Europe with a library of more than 1.400 titles. Further business operations include Sola Media, a sales agency and production company for family entertainment, Spotfilm Networx, a multi-channel streaming network, and a sub-label dedicated to Japanese animation.

PLAION also owns the leading video game merchandise company DPI Merchandising (Denver, Roseburg, USA and Munich, DE) and a Quality Assurance Facility in Olomouc, CZ.

PLAION is an Embracer Group company.

FIND YOUR FIGHT IN FORSPOKEN, AVAILABLE NOW

Forspoken Demo Also Available Today on PC

SYDNEY (25th January, 2023)Square Enix Ltd, has announced that the much-anticipated, debut title from studio Luminous Productions, Forspoken, is now available globally on the PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console and PC via STEAM®, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store. In this story-driven action-RPG, players will become extraordinary while utilising magic-enhanced parkour and wielding a vast array of powerful spells and abilities in order to save the lands of Athia.

Square Enix and Luminous Productions also released a free playable PC demo (via STEAM®, Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store) today. In the PC demo, players will face-off with a variety of enemies and test their fighting abilities with an extensive arsenal of attack and support magic that will prepare them for the high-octane action they can expect to encounter in the full game.

Forspoken puts players in the shoes of Frey Holland, an ordinary young woman who has been mysteriously transported to Athia, a fantastical land that is devastated by an unknown force known as the Break. Having somehow survived this strange phenomenon and armed with a magical sentient bracelet called ‘Cuff’, Frey now offers Athia a last beacon of hope and must harness her newfound magical abilities to save Athia and find her way home.

In Forspoken, players can expect captivating performances from an all-star cast, including Ella Balinska (Run Sweetheart Run) as protagonist Frey Holland, Jonathan Cake (Star Wars: The Old Republic) as magical-sentient, Cuff and Pollyanna McIntosh (The Walking Dead series), Janina Gavankar (The Morning Show) and Claudia Black (Uncharted: The Lost Legacy) who take on the roles of the Tantas, evil maddened sorceresses that rule over Athia, as well as appearances from further supporting cast members, including Monica Barbaro (Top Gun Maverick) and Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman).

We’re so excited to celebrate the launch of Forspoken, and to have players finally experience Frey’s story. The development team and everyone involved have worked so hard to bring the vision of Forspoken to life and we cannot wait to see fans reaction. We hope that players relate to Frey as they dive into the mysterious land of Athia and go on this magical journey with her.” said Takeshi Aramaki.

Forspoken: In Tanta We Trust DLC will be released later this year. Players who pre-ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition will receive early access to this prequel story DLC when it becomes available.

Designed for PS5™, Forspoken will harness the full power of the console and demonstrate Luminous Productions’ philosophy to provide a gaming experience like never before, fusing together the latest technology with creativity. Forspoken is now available to purchase on the PS5™ and PC (via STEAM®, Epic Games Store or Microsoft Store).

To learn more about Forspoken, visit: www.forspoken.com

Official Website: www.forspoken.com
Twitter: @Forspoken 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Forspoken
Instagram: @Forspoken
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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.

Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters is OUT NOW for the PS4, PS5 and Steam!

NEPTUNIA: SISTERS VS SISTERS IS OUT NOW FOR PS4, PS5, AND STEAM IN NORTH AMERICA AND EUROPE + STEAM LAUNCH DISCOUNT DETAILS

LOS ANGELES, CA., January 24, 2023 – We are excited to announce that the Neptunia™ action RPG, Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters is out now for the PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, and Steam® in North America and Europe. Steam fans can grab either the base game or the Deluxe Edition (includes the Swimsuit Costume Set digital exclusive) at a weeklong 10% discount!

Fans can still purchase a copy of the Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters Limited Edition and Standard Edition at the IFI Online Store today.

The Limited Edition (except Steam ver.) and Calendar Edition are also available for purchase at the European Online Store.

Please note that the Swimsuit Costume Set is exclusive to the Digital Deluxe Edition (PS4, PS5/Steam) of the game. As such, it will not be included in the physical standard or Limited Edition of the game. The Swimsuit Costume Set will not be available to purchase separately from the Digital Deluxe Edition.

View the Digital Deluxe Edition details below:

PS4/PS5 – Digital Deluxe Edition Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters game (PS4 or PS5) Swimsuit Costume Set (exclusive to the Digital Deluxe Edition) Digital Art book Original Soundtrack (9 tracks) Avatars (4 Avatars)Steam – Deluxe Edition Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters game Swimsuit Costume Set (exclusive to the Deluxe Edition) Digital Art book Original Soundtrack (9 tracks) + Soundtrack Art x5 PC Wallpapers, x13 Mobile Wallpapers x1 PC Theme Adventurer’s Pack

Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters Overview
In Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters, you play as the Goddess Candidates, led by Nepgear, who awaken from a two-year-long slumber to a Gamindustri that has been upended by a treacherous threat called the Trendi Phenomenon. While they’ve been sleeping, the citizens of Gamindustri have turned to using a new device called the rPhone as their main method of communication as they’ve been unable to leave their homes while monsters lurk outside.

Now, work together with friends both new and old to prevent the total destruction of Gamindustri as we know it!

About Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters While the Goddesses were out responding to a distress call from the faraway PC Continent, Nepgear and the other Candidates were sent to investigate an abandoned laboratory.

It was there that they found the “Ashen Goddess”, who trapped them in a deep sleep capsule. By the time they awoke, 2 years had already passed.

The latest smartphone, the “rPhone”, dominates the market.

Neptune has been missing since her mission to the PC Continent, and in the absence of its Goddess and Candidate, Planeptune was ravaged by a strange new phenomenon, the Trendi Outbreaks.

Suddenly finding herself robbed of home and family, Nepgear falls into a deep depression.

This is a story about finding hope in the midst of despair, and the rebirth of a Goddess in the wake of destruction.

Key Features

C-C-C-Combo Maker! – As you make your way around the lands of Gamindustri, you’ll encounter a multitude of enemies – it’s time to fight! Employ combos and chain your attacks together in real-time. Take control of the battlefield in a unique tactical action battle system!

Get the Planeptune Look – Throughout the game you’ll discover fun accessories to deck out and customize your party members. After completing the game for the first time, you can show off your style in the new Photo Mode! You’ll also unlock two BRAND NEW characters created by two legendary game developers – Higurashi from Ryukishi07 and Shanghai Alice from ZUN!

Do You Hear the People Chirp? – In the wake of the devastation wrought by the Trendi Phenomenon, the vast majority of the population has turned to the rPhone for all manner of daily life, including communication. On your journey, connect to the Chirper social network to take on a variety of side quests put out by those in need and earn special rewards!

Match Game ’23 – On the battlefield you can have three party members out at a time. Match up your team members with a partner for stat increases and elemental bonuses. The stronger the bond, the better the bonus! Please share the launch announcement at your earliest convenience. Thanks!

©2023 IDEA FACTORY/COMPILE HEART All rights reserved. Neptunia is a trademark of IDEA FACTORY. Licensed to and published by IDEA FACTORY INTERNATIONAL

Journey to the Savage Planet: Employee of the Month Edition Lands on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation Feb. 14

You Get A Savage Planet, and You Get A Savage Planet, and You Get a Savage Planet!

CALABASAS, Calif. Jan. 24, 2023 — Congratulations Valued Employee, you have been named Kindred Aerospace’s Employee of the Month. Your reward is…no, not a promotion, but the release of the award-winning sci-fi exploration game Journey to the Savage Planet: Employee of the Month Edition on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 from global publisher 505 Games alongside developers Raccoon Logic

That’s right, Valued Employee, your journey to ARY-26 as part of the Pioneer Program is now even better (improving on perfection has been hard!) with juicy DLC, new ads, bonus chats with Martin Tweed and an enhanced photo mode! Even better, the game is now fully optimized for new consoles AND features a Performance vs. Graphics option. Honestly, you barely deserve it, but you’re welcome. We’ll give you a moment to collect yourself and digest that amazing news.

Digested? Good. Experience planets ARY-26 and DLC-1 with support for up to 4K (native or upscale) on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. And if you previously bought the game, you get the upgrade for free! What a time to be alive!

As you might already know, Kindred Aerospace is responsible for determining the viability of human life on planet ARY-26. Data suggests the planet’s atmosphere may have hallucinogenic properties, but as you know, we have a strong anti-drug policy. Learn about the planet’s undiscovered flora and fauna and document the bizarre life forms our researchers have scientifically classified as “icky.” Conduct research with the standard tools of the trade: laser pistols, bombs, acid, and other explosives or requisition ARY-26’s resources to create tools using 3D printing technology. Just remember that your benefits don’t include health insurance. You die, it’s your fault, Valued Employee.

“We’ve been through an acquisition, we’ve been made redundant, we’ve formed a new company, and reacquired our IP, but some way, somehow, the Employee of the Month Edition of our wacky game is finally coming to new consoles,” said Alex Hutchinson, Creative Director, Raccoon Logic, weeping only a little. “Thanks to everyone who supported us, especially you, Value Employee. You’re my favorite, whatever your name is.”

Kindred Aerospace employees who already own Journey to the Savage Planet will receive the Employee of the Month Edition update for free as part of our annual Corporate Social Responsibility initiative. New recruits can sign on for $29.99 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S respectively on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023.

About 505 Games

505 Games, a Digital Bros’ subsidiary, is a global publisher focused on offering a broad selection of video games for players of all ages and skill levels. The company publishes and distributes premium and free-to-play games on console and PC platforms as well as mobile devices. Publishing highlights include DEATH STRANDING (PC), Control, Assetto Corsa Competizione, Ghostrunner, Gems of War, Journey to the Savage Planet, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons.

505 Games has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, China and Japan. For more information on 505 Games and its products please visit 505games.com.

About Raccoon Logic

Founded in 2021 by Alex Hutchinson, Reid Schneider, Yannick Simard, Erick Bilodeau, and Marc-Antoine Lussier. Raccoon Logic is an independent game developer in Montréal. We are dedicated to creating fresh, player driven experiences with a sense of humor for both PC and console.

Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo Gameplay

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In Vertigo, players must navigate through choices to decipher moments that lead up to a tragedy. Watch as we take you through the first chapter, where Ed takes a trip down memory lane with an unexplained visitor.

Can you trust your own mind? Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller of a new kind, playing with the limits between reality and fantasy. Freely inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s universe.

Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo
Developer: Pendulo Studios
Publisher: Microids
Platform: Windows · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: 17 Dec, 2021
Price: $29.99 USD

Buy Now: https://www.microids.com/game-alfred-hitchcock-vertigo/

Summary:

Recommended – “While there are a few bumps in storytelling, Vertigo offers a unique storytelling experience through the decisions of the player.”

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World War Z: Aftermath’s Supersized Horde Mode XL Launches Today

Battle over 1,000 zombies on screen at a time – more than ever before – exclusively on PC, PlayStation®5 & Xbox Series X|S!

PlayStation®4 and Xbox One users can upgrade for free to the next-gen versions of World War Z: Aftermath, available now

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Jan. 24, 2023 – Saber Interactive’s World War Z: Aftermath, the ultimate co-op zombie shooter inspired by Paramount Pictures’ blockbuster film, has unleashed its most diabolical creation yet: the massive Horde Mode XL! Available exclusively on PC, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S, this new twist on the classic game mode follows the same rules you know… but scattered among the standard waves of enemies are special XL waves bursting with over 1,000 hungry, hungry zombies. You and your team will have to pull out all the stops to survive this overwhelming challenge.

Horde Mode XL/Next-Gen Launch Trailer:

In addition, all World War Z: Aftermath and World War Z players on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC get a free update today featuring new mutators for the standard Horde Mode Z mode, a revamped weapon progression system, and two deadly new weapons: the sai knives and tri-barrel shotgun. The sai knives are the perfect dual-wielding melee weapons to deal additional damage to special zombies, while the tri-barrel shotgun shreds zombies at close distances and can be upgraded from three barrels to four barrels.

Starting today, World War Z: Aftermath is available natively on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S for $39.99. World War Z: Aftermath: Deluxe Edition, featuring two bonus melee weapons — the Sledgehammer and Dual Cleavers — as well as the Explorer Weapon Skins Pack, is also available for $49.99. PlayStation®4 and Xbox One owners can upgrade to these new versions of the game for free on their respective platforms and experience all the action in stunning 4K|60 FPS on PS5 and Xbox Series X (4K not supported on Xbox Series S).

Powered by the next generation of Saber’s dynamic Swarm Engine™, World War Z: Aftermath lets you play on your own with AI squadmates or in co-op for up to four players with full crossplay between PC and consoles. Take on hordes of ravenous zombies with all content from World War Z: Game of the Year Edition, including full episodes in New York, Moscow, Marseille, Jerusalem and Tokyo, plus two new campaign episodes in Rome (including Vatican City) and the Kamchatka peninsula. Experience the heart-pounding immersion of Aftermath’s optional first-person mode, decimate the undead with a new melee system, and level up eight unique classes with distinct play styles and customizable loadouts.

For the latest World War Z news, visit www.WWZgame.com, and follow the series on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

About Saber Interactive

An Embracer Group company headquartered in the U.S., Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of over 20 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, World War Z, SnowRunner, Evil Dead: The Game and more. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with AAA publishers, producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others.

About Paramount Pictures

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Paramount Pictures has some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

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Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters Review

Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters

Developers: Compile Heart, Idea Factory
Publisher: Idea Factory International
Platforms: PlayStation 5 (Reviewed), PlayStation 4, PC
Release Date: January 24, 2023
Price: $49.99 USD – Available Here

Overview

Few could have guessed that Hyperdimension Neptunia, a JRPG that thrived on comedic references to the game industry, hints of drama, and cute girls, would not only manage to see multiple releases over the years but also see constant spin-offs covering numerous game genre to the point that thirteen years later the franchise is still alive and kicking. Now, while many fans of the franchise have been hoping for a more mainline entry after so many years since a proper continuation, the latest release Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters blurs the line between spin-off and core release. With Nepgear and her fellow CPU Candidates taking the lead, is this newest release in the Neptunia franchise worth it for fans?

Story

The world of Gamindustri has continued to thrive after overcoming various obstacles in the past and a relative peace has settled across the four primary nations of Planeptune, Lastation, Lowee, and Leanbox. The Goddess CPUs that lead these nations have continued their friendships with one another to the point that they spend their free time hunting for rare items in video games together. When word comes in that a powerful force is threatening the PC continent, Neptune and the other Goddesses set out to put a stop to this threat, leaving Nepgear and their little sisters, the CPU Candidates, in charge. The same day that the Goddesses depart, Histoire learns that a large number of monsters appeared near Planeptune and sends Nepgear and the other girls to go investigate only for them to find a mysterious pod containing a girl that appeared to also be a Goddess. With only an ominous warning, this Gray Goddess seals Nepgear and the rest within the same type of tube she was previously contained in. When the girls awaken after being rescued by Histoire, they learn that two years have passed since they were sealed away and the world has suffered greatly since their disappearance.

The Goddess CPUs battle with Arfoire on the PC continent took a turn for the worse and Nepgear learns that Neptune has seemingly perished holding off the powerful foe in an effort to help the other Goddesses and residents of the continent escape only for the land to be swallowed by a dimensional rift. To make matters worse, the “Trendi Outbreaks” that have seen monsters spawn throughout the land have forced the residents of Gamindustri inside where their only hope for staying connected are mysterious cell phones that appeared one day and receive updates out of thin air, called rPhones. With these rPhones being their only way to connect with others, many have turned to playing games and eventually becoming addicted to their phones forgoing all other types of games, forcing the Shares that once powered the Goddesses of the four nations to plummet. With Vert, Noire, and Blanc barely holding on against the monster outbreaks and Planeptune turned into a land of refugees, Nepgear has awoken to find that she is in the midst of an apocalypse. 

All is not lost however as Nepgear quickly makes new friends with new characters Maho and Anri and learns that the CPU Candidates must do their best to try and uncover the source behind the Trendi Outbreaks and where the Shares of the rPhone users are being sent to in a storyline that is a bit slow to start but becomes quite engaging once things begin to pick up and mysteries are revealed. The Hyperdimension Neptunia series has always drawn parallels from the real world to try and add interesting elements to their core storyline but Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters hits extremely close compared to usual as the Trendi Outbreaks and lockdown of the people is a clear reference to everything that has occurred over the last two years as well as the ever prominent rise of the cell phone as a gaming device for many. In fact, it is a bit ironic that the CPU Candidates, who are based around the portable consoles of the past such as the PSP, DS, and fictional Sega handheld, take center stage as the lead characters when their own platforms are a thing of the past.

A good portion of the game’s classic comedy and references come in the form of side-content but the character interactions throughout the story also remain a strong source of humor as well as some of the best moments in the game. Along these same lines players will find that the game makes full use of its referential humor to great effect mentioning everything from current Vtuber trends, adjusted policies on certain platforms, obvious references to other prominent games, and more. Since much of what is referenced is quite recent and fresh in the minds of most fans that would play these games most of this humor is right at home for fans. That being said, it is a bit disappointing that the actual cast list is surprisingly small as series regulars IF and Compa are relegated to side NPCs and a large number of other characters from past releases either make no appearance or only through bonuses, something that cements the game’s place as a spin-off despite its well-written narrative. Most of the game’s focus is placed on Nepgear as well as the newly added characters Maho and Anri with other sisters: Uni, Ram, and Rom, getting some time to shine though the addition of new Higurashi and Touhou styled characters is a nice touch.

In fact, Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters manages to strike a surprisingly solid balance between the off-the-wall humor and references that the series is known for and the more serious storyline that the game focuses on. It is also worth noting that one of the elements that helps make Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters‘ story a bit more serious in nature is the fact that it makes numerous callbacks to events that have happened in previous games, especially when it comes to either mk2 or Re;Birth2. This means that those who have plenty of experience with the franchise will certainly get the most out of the storyline, especially with regards to a certain ending in mk2.  As such, Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters manages to tell a highly enjoyable storyline that longtime fans will get the most out of while offering plenty of side-story dialogue to enjoy as well as a signature approach to how players obtain a true ending.

Gameplay

When players aren’t spending their time in the visual novel style cutscenes or checking their “Chirper” they will be spending most of their time exploring dungeons and taking on enemies in a more action based combat style. Players will no longer be battling against enemies in a turn-based fight but will instead find their team of three fighters immediately battling a foe as soon as they encounter them in the field in real-time pseudo-action combat. Every character in the party will have AP (Action Points) that are used to unleash a standard string of combo attacks, meaning that while the battles are real-time players will need to pause between attacks to refill AP or swap to another fighter in the meantime. Combat remains swift however as players can trigger “Chain” attacks with the tap of L1 or R1 which will swap to another character while also boosting the damage they deal. 

Alongside standard combo strings each character has their own tactical skills that can be executed between cooldowns as well as powerful screen clearing moves that deal plenty of damage but take a while to refill. It is also worth noting that all of the CPU characters eventually regain their ability to transform into their Goddess or Goddess Candidate forms though chances to actually transform mid-fight are a bit on the slim side against most standard foes as battles generally are resolved before the opportunity arises. 

As the characters level up they will earn additional special attacks that can be worked into their combo chains through the “Combo Maker” system. This system allows players to build their team a bit to their own liking though they will always need to make sure they actually have enough AP to pull off a full combo. Every combo attack also has a certain type to it, dealing either pure damage, building up an enemy’s break meter, or pushing them back and players can build their combos around these specific types as well. Alongside this Combo Maker players will also find that they can use Discs to power up their team. Disc Development allows players to craft equipable game discs that provide a number of perks that can be extremely powerful though it does appear that most of the outcomes are random, so those looking to get the most out of the system will need to spend some time seeing how certain combinations play out.

Alongside the various attacks players will note that they have a few defensive options as well though these are a bit on the flaky side of things. During combat characters can dodge incoming attacks or simply run around the field to avoid an incoming hit but it is worth noting that the dodge is not the most responsive around meaning players will likely take a blow most of the time rather than avoiding like they should. Along these same lines the standard “Symbol Attack” that players can use to initiate a fight while exploring a dungeon rarely works in giving players the proper advantage at the start of a battle.

What makes matters worse is that actually exploring the dungeons in Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters is often a boring affair. Rather than having the fantastical designs of the past almost every dungeon is generic in appearance and is often used multiple times through the game with both side-content and even story critical missions often tasking players with traveling through an area they have been through multiple times in the past. Puzzles that appear from time to time are rather generic and easy to solve and it is worth noting that even though some dungeons may appear different, players will realize that they have often traveled through the exact same layout before only this time it is slightly different in color. This repetition grows wearisome rather quickly and is a big disappointment considering what the Neptunia series has been capable of.

Visuals & Audio

Everyone’s favorite characters have once again seen a nice graphical improvement for release on the PlayStation 5 as the character models in Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters are nicely detailed with vibrant coloration.  Not only are the 3D models used in combat rather impressive looking with players able to unleash a number of great looking skills but the Live 2D style character portraits used in story sections have a wide range of expressions and plenty of detail that fans will love. It is also nice to note that players will find tons of accessories, ranging from cute to meme worthy, that can be used to customize the appearances of their characters. Enemy designs remain true to Neptunia form though it does make a bit too much use of recoloration for stronger foes and, as stated before, constant dungeon reuse.

With the release of Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters Idea Factory International has gone the extra mile for a spin-off to provide an English voice track to accompany the game. This sees the return of many familiar voice actresses returning to reprise their roles and they continue to handle the cast of characters incredibly well. There are even bits of dialogue that pop up while exploring dungeons as characters chime up while traveling through areas, helping give the exploration of dungeons at least a little more flair. Alongside the English dub the standard Japanese voice track is also included featuring all of the returning voice cast as well if players wish to stick with that option. The soundtrack for the title features a number of fairly solid pieces of background music with a stellar sounding battle track as well as an exceptional opening theme performed by Ayane. 

Overall

Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters blurs the line between spin-off and mainline entry by offering a well-balanced storyline that may take a little to get going but once it does tells an engrossing tale that longtime fans of the franchise will truly enjoy. The latest approach to combat may feel a bit clunky at times but offers plenty of customization between combo moves and the unique outcomes players can create with disc creation, if only actually exploring the dungeons between battles and story was entertaining.

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Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters Gameplay

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Join Nepgear and her fellow CPU Candidates for the first hour of Neptunia: Sisters vs Sisters as they investigate a strange lab filled with monsters containing a strange girl locked in a capsule only to find that saving her may lead to unknown consequences.

Neptunia™: Sisters VS Sisters is an action RPG set in the vibrant world of Gamindustri. Hack ‘n’ slash your way through hordes of dangerous enemies found in the many dungeons throughout the land while trying to defeat a mysterious, new phenomenon that threatens life itself. Lead the Goddess Candidates, the younger sisters of the 4 Goddesses of Gamindustri, through their first adventure to save the world!

Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters
Developer: Idea Factory, Compile Heart
Publisher: Idea Factory International
Website: https://ideafintl.com/neptunia-sisters/
Platform: Windows / PlayStation 5 / PlayStation 4
Release Date: 25 Jan, 2023
Price: $49.99 USD

Available now on Steam / PlayStation

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1932160/Neptunia_Sisters_VS_Sisters/
Playstation: https://ideafintl.com/neptunia-sisters/info/buy.php

Summary:

Recommended – Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters tells one of their best Neptunia stories in recent years but some rough combat elements and dungeon reuse hold this latest spin-off back.”

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