SAN DIEGO – January 19, 2023 – Psyonix will be partnering with Cochise, most famously known for his huge hit song “TELL EM”, for this year’s Rocket League Neon Nights in-game event beginning on January 25! Neon Nights will include Event Challenges with Cochise-themed items, Cochise Item Shop content, the return of two Limited Time Modes (LTMs), and Golden Moons. Watch the Neon Nights trailer HERE, which features Cochise’s new Rocket League inspired song “LONG WAY.”

Neon Nights will be live from January 25 until February 7 and the content featured in the event is:

• New Neon Nights Event Challenges – Players will be able to complete Event Challenges to unlock Cochise-themed items such as his songs “TURN IT UP” and “LONG WAY” as Player Anthems, the INSPECTION Decal, MR. PROFESSOR Wheels, and more. Additional Challenge rewards will be Golden Moons, which unlock items from the Zephyr, Victory, and Overdrive Item Series’.
• Cochise Item Shop Content – Cochise’s song “POCKET ROCKET” will be available as a Player Anthem in the Item Shop for 200 Credits. In addition, the Cochise Antenna and the The Inspector Player Title will be available for free for the duration of the event. 
• Spike Rush and Speed Demon LTMs – The action-packed 3v3 Spike Rush Mode will be live January 25 until February 1, while the super-fast paced Speed Demon Mode will be live February 1 until February 7.

For more information about Neon Nights, check out the blog post HERE and assets can be downloaded HERE

If you or a member of your team is interested in codes for Cochise content, please let us know and we will send you a code when Neon Nights is live.

ABOUT COCHISE

Cochise cuts through the distractions of modern life and the chaos of the internet to make music that is playful, organic—and alive. He has an omnivorous appetite for different sounds and styles, and vibrates on the right digital frequencies to connect with fans across the globe with ease. But the 24-year-old rapper and producer from Palm Bay, Florida, is also blessed with the instinct and ability to place his work firmly in a cultural lineage and to stay grounded in relatable human emotions. His recent single “LONG WAY,” and his sophomore album, THE INSPECTION, demonstrate this adaptability and mastery of mood, something that’s been part of his DNA since he was growing up. Born to a mom from Jamaica and a father from Barbados, Cochise’s youth in their Palm Bay home was filled with reggae, gospel, and old-school rap. While he remembers early phases making songs fondly, he didn’t start taking things seriously until high school, when the desire to pursue music “finally attacked” his brain. Once it did, things moved quickly, from 2018’s Pulp and its sibling EP, Hijack, to a series of singles that confirmed him as a gifted stylist. It was his 2021 debut album, Benbow Crescent, which flits from punishing low ends to dazzling falsettos without skipping a single one of Cochise’s rhythmically sophisticated beats. Now with release of his latest album THE INSPECTION, he seems destined to be that rarest of artists: a true innovator who can reach a mass audience.

ABOUT ROCKET LEAGUE

Winner or nominee of more than 150 “Game of the Year” awards, Rocket League is one of the most critically acclaimed sports games of our generation. Rocket League is a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem with easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven competition. Available on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation^®4, PlayStation^®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on Epic Games Store, Rocket League includes nearly endless customization possibilities, online Ranks and Competitive Tournaments, a fully featured offline season mode, multiple game types, casual and competitive online matches, and special “Mutators” that let you change the rules entirely.

To learn more about Rocket League, please visit www.RocketLeague.com, “Like” it on Facebook, and follow it on Twitter @RocketLeague for all the latest developer updates and news.

ABOUT PSYONIX™

Based in San Diego, CA, Psyonix is a critically acclaimed video game developer and a leading expert in Unreal Engine technology. For more than 20 years, the studio has been a driving force behind some of the most successful games in the industry, including Gears of War, Mass Effect 3, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Bulletstorm, Unreal Tournament III, Unreal Tournament 2004, and the award-winning sports-action hit, Rocket League^®. Psyonix joined the Epic Games family in 2019.

© 2015-2023 Psyonix LLC. Rocket League, Psyonix, and all related marks and logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Psyonix LLC. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Maintain an undead army in action-strategy roguelike with fighting game-inspired combat

BEIJING – 18 January 2023 – Corpse Keeper, the medieval gothic action-strategy roguelike from developer Melancholia Studio and publisher Thermite Games, possesses PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in an Early Access launch 15 February 2023.

Summon forth an army of undead warriors to vanquish a demon lording over the city of Lenste. Wield the dark art of necromancy to form a squad of three corpses and ultimately defeat the unholy abomination residing in the holy cathedral.

Manipulate flesh and bone to create more than 30 different characters including Grave Keepers, Knights, Plague Doctors, and Assassins, each with distinct movesets and traits. Full launch will offer 40+ characters. Despite the impressive strength of these reanimated battlers, each one will decay during exploration. Mitigate decay with preservatives, but replenish rotten revenants with new corpses by collecting remnants of defeated enemies.

Corpse Keeper’s dynamic action takes inspiration from 3D fighting games. Slash, parry, and beat down demonic spirits, cursed knights, and sinister jesters to gain experience. Acquire new gear, weapons, and resources along the way to grow ever stronger on the way to the cathedral.

Explore six distinct, delightfully grim environments including a gruesome graveyard and an eerie library. Strategically manage resources while progressing through these unforgiving territories and learn to determine the difference between necessity and sacrifice. Discover helpful facilities and choose the best course of action to avoid dire setbacks.

“Corpse Keeper takes what we love about the roguelike genre and adds in strategic RPG elements, 3D fighting game mechanics, and a grungy medieval aesthetic,” said HC Li, producer of Melancholia Studio. “Despite the grim subject matter, we hope that players will agree that it plays like a breath of fresh air.”

Corpse Keeper debuts its Early Access release on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store Wednesday, 15 February 2023, for $19.99 / €19.50 at a 10% discount throughout launch week. English, Simplified Chinese, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese languages are supported.

For more information, wishlist it on Steam, follow Melancholia Studio and Thermite Games on Twitter, and join the official Corpse Keeper Discord.

About Melancholia Studio 

A small development team from Shanghai, Melancholia looks to incorporate fighting style mechanics across different genres to create new types of indie experiences with Connectome:Pain Control being their first title and now with their sophomore release Corpse Keeper.

About Thermite Games

Thermite Games is a Beijing-based publisher comprised of industry veterans. Formed in 2020, Thermite Games specializes in bringing indie games and premium content to players across the globe.

For more information, please visit the official Thermite Games Twitter page.

LOS ANGELES – January 18, 2022 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announces a new global update for the mobile role-playing game Seven Knights 2 to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The festive Lunar New Year update will run from January 18 to February 1, giving players special events and limited-time rewards!

To kick off festivities in Seven Knights 2, the Lunar Shoot & Loot event invites players to shoot bullets and obtain two new rewards, a 2023 Black Rabbit Box and a 2023 White Rabbit Box. The Black Rabbit Box offers players Black Rabbit Coins which can be exchanged for Legendary Pet Hanbok Eileene, Pet Step-up Summon Tickets, Legendary Jewel Summon Tickets and Hero Summon Tickets. The White Rabbit Box grants player the ability to acquire further rewards such as Jewel Summon Tickets or Sunstone.

The 2023 Lunar New Year Special Seal event allows players in Field Exploration to acquire the Black Rabbit Seal and White Rabbit Seal. Once obtained from game play, these seals can be exchanged for various items including a White Rabbit Box and a Pet Fragment Chest.

Additionally, players can get various rewards by checking in to the game as part of the 2023 Lunar New Year Special Check-in event. Players that check in on the first day of the event will earn the all-new Pet Step-up Summon Ticket and can receive up to 1,000 Rubies simply checking in for 10 days during the event.

Two new Legendary Pets have also been added to the game as part of today’s update including Hanbok Jave (Legendary+) with Active Skill Jave’s Cheer. The Active Skill recovers all allies’ HP by 70% + 13,000, makes all allies immune to damage for 6 seconds, decreases all allies’ skill cooldown by 60%, and removes Debuffs from all allies for 15 seconds. Hanbok Eileene (Legendary) is a force to be reckoned with her Active Skill Eileene’s Cheer, which recovers all allies’ HP by 50% + 9000, decreases all allies’ skill cooldown by 40%, and removes Debuffs from all allies as well.

The official sequel to Seven Knights, a game enjoyed by 60 million players globally, Seven Knights 2 takes place 20 years after the original and introduces beautiful open world gameplay. The story centers on the Daybreak Mercenaries who embark on a journey to find the last member of the Seven Knights, “Rudy,” after a series of events involving a mysterious girl named Phiné. Stunning cinematics and graphics powered by Unreal Engine 4 will immerse players in this epic game story filled with unique characters and powerful bosses. Players can collect and develop their heroes and experience a new combat system with powerful ultimates and suppressors.

Seven Knights 2 is available now for download on Google Play, App Store and Windows PC (beta).

More information on Seven Knights 2 can be found on the official Facebook page, YouTube and forums or by visiting Netmarble’s Global YouTube channel.

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Marvel Future Revolution, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and Marvel Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

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The first World of Warships update of 2023 celebrates Year of the Rabbit, alongside US hybrid battleships sailing into Early Access and the return of the “Airship Escort” battle type

AUSTIN, TX (January 18, 2023) — Wargaming, publisher and developer of the naval multiplayer free-to-play game World of Warships, is ringing in the new year with loads of new content in Update 12.0. To celebrate Lunar New Year, the game sees a new celebratory “The Age of Sa Zhenbing” collection introduced. January’s update also sees U.S. battleships making their way into Early Access, and a temporary battle type returning to the game. In addition, World of Warships sees Japanese cruisers entering the tech tree, another season of ranked battles and balance changes across the board.

Check out the video overview here

Collect China’s Commemorated Commander
Kicking off with the update are several in-game celebrations for Lunar New Year. The first of which is the addition of “The Age of Sa Zhenbing” collection, detailing the work of the legendary Chinese admiral. Players will be able to gather elements of the collection from designated Containers to achieve several prizes, ranging from a day of a Warships Premium account to the Commander himself.

Containers to complete this collection can be acquired in different ways spanning combat missions, daily random bundles, and through purchasing from the Armory or the Premium Shop. To further celebrate Year of the Rabbit, the Mid-Autumn Festival permanent camouflages for Dunkerque, Prinz Eugen, Kaga, and Warspite have all been updated.

U.S. hybrid battleships steam ahead to Early Access
Three new battleships spanning Tier VIII-X will enter Early Access. These US hybrids, which have main battery artillery with good firing range and controllable squadrons of bombers, can be found for purchase, in random and consecutive bundles and waiting at the end of the premium Warships Battle Pass.
Three weeks after their introduction a thematic sector of the Armory, alongside special groups of combat missions, will be accessible. Complete these and players will be rewarded with American Tokens which can be exchanged for camouflages, flags, bundles, credits, XP and more! At the end of these combat missions lies a special final reward, the Commander Statue of Liberty, equipped with its own unique voiceover.

nchise – multiple platforms
After the successful launch of World of Warships on PC, its unique gameplay and design has been adapted to bring free massive naval battles to other platforms with World of Warships: Legends available on PlayStation and Xbox and World of Warships Blitz on iOS and Android mobile devices. Official website: http://www.worldofwarships.com

About Wargaming
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 16 offices around the world, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, Vilnius and Belgrade. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.
Official website: wargaming.com

For The First Time In 25 Years, A Core Anno Game Is Coming to Consoles

Sydney, Australia – January 18, 2022 – Today, Ubisoft announced that for the first time in 25 years, a core Anno game is launching on consoles. With more than 2,5 million players, the fastest selling game of the entire franchise Anno 1800, will be released on March 16^th on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Anno 1800 is a strategy Game, that gives player the opportunity to show off their leadership skills: build gigantic metropolises, set up efficient and profitable logistical networks, colonize an exotic new continent, charter expeditions to the four corners of the globe, and dominate their opponents diplomatically, commercially or militarily.

Developed by the very same studio behind the original PC version of the game, Ubisoft Mainz, the Anno 1800 Console Edition will offer players the full Anno experience with a completely redesigned User interface and controls, powered by the next generation of consoles.

“Anno 1800 is a great success story for the studio and the 25-year-old Anno brand. The popularity and the success of the game on PC gave us the opportunity to develop a console version of the game, thanks to the power of the next generation of consoles. Bringing our most successful Anno game on consoles is a real chance for us to let new players discover our award-winning game for the first time and join our amazing community.” said Stéphane Jankowski, Executive Producer.

Starting today, players can pre-order Anno 1800 Console Edition. Two versions are available: Standard and Deluxe:

• The Standard version ($59.95 AUD) includes the base game and the biggest game updates.
• The Deluxe version ($79.95 AUD) contains the base game, the biggest game updates and three cosmetics packs: the Pedestrian Zone, the Amusements Pack and Vibrant Cities.

For more information about Anno, please visit: https://annogame.com/console

To learn more about Anno 1800 please join Anno Union: https://www.anno-union.com/

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About Ubisoft Mainz
The teams at Ubisoft Mainz are engineering Ubisoft’s biggest blockbusters. Operating from a historic city in the heartland of Germany, the studio develops genre pushing games like the acclaimed Anno 1800 and lends decades of expertise to AAA co-development projects like Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege and the upcoming Beyond Good and Evil 2. More information at mainz.ubisoft.com.

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.

VANCOUVER, Canada — January 17, 2023 — Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly, the sequel to the 2020 heart-to-heart talking sim played by millions from developer Toge Productions and publisher Chorus Worldwide, brews a bona fide barista adventure for PC via Steam, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on April 20, 2023.

Waft in the aroma of a familiar coffee shop in a present-day Seattle steeped in urban fantasy as new and regular customers alike come in for a fresh cuppa. Turn strangers into acquaintances and reconnect with returning friends from the original game to hear their stories. Concoct perfect coffee combinations to warm their hearts while conversing to heal their spirits. Serve a community full of humans, succubi, orcs, and banshees as they endure all-too-real problems. 

Combine a mixture of ingredients such as tea, ginger, mint, chocolate, and many more to cater to each customer’s preferred flavor profiles. Design creative latte art with an in-game fluid simulation, making each drink as delightful as it is delicious. Cozy up to the tranquil atmosphere of a coffee shop full of lo-fi chillhop beats.

Listen to quirky humans, emotional orcs, artistic elves, and others as they collectively craft a distinct world full of relatable dilemmas and various narrative arcs. Open their hearts with the perfect brew and become a barista that Lua, the succubus biz dev executive, will never forget. Bond together through caffeinated conversation and influence their emotional state by supporting customers through troubling times.

“Coffee Talk Episode 2 means a lot to us,” said Shintaro Kanaoya, founder and CEO of Chorus Worldwide. “After seeing Coffee Talk’s world and characters for ourselves, we knew we wanted to contribute to that universe. We’re ecstatic to be working with Toge on this heartfelt story and getting it in front of anyone who enjoys wholesome narratives this April.”

Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly will be available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on April 20, 2023. For more information, follow Toge Productions and Chorus Worldwide on Twitter, and visit the official Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly page on Chorus Worldwide’s website.

About Toge Productions

Developers of critically acclaimed Coffee Talk, Toge Productions is an Indonesian-based indie game development and publishing studio that helped to foster the success of projects like Mojiken’s A Space For The Unbound. Toge supports a Toge Game Fund Initiative (TGFI), a mentoring and funding program that provides up to $10,000 (USD) to help developers and studios in Southeast Asia make their games a reality.

About Chorus Worldwide

Chorus Worldwide is a global publisher composed of gaming veterans with experience at world-renowned companies including Microsoft, Supermassive Games, and Electronic Arts. Originally created to guide indie developers into the rapidly growing Asian markets, Chorus now works with talented developers across the world, including Argentina, Indonesia, and Malaysia, finding huge success in titles like the acclaimed Coffee Talk, and the Asian releases of The Room and The Room Two.

The update brings animal taming, dogs, a new survivor, and more to planet survival sim

Cambridge, UK – 17 January 2023. Frontier Foundry, the games label of Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV), and developer Haemimont Games announced today the second major content update for Stranded: Alien Dawn. The Tame and Train Update brings a range of new features to all players on Tuesday 24th January as part of ongoing development. Stranded: Alien Dawn is available to play in early access now on PC via Steam for a suggested retail price of £24.99/$29.99/€29.99.

Early access players can now take their survival strategies even further with the ability to tame, train, and breed a vibrant array of alien wildlife, as well as the introduction of three new dog species. By researching Animal Taming, survivors can unlock the ability to tame animals, but beware; some species may prove hostile if not pacified correctly. Survivors will then be able to name, heal, train, play, lead, and slaughter their animals, with players able to use the new ‘Ranch’ activity to control taming and training priorities.

Taming wildlife will prove fruitful for any base, with plenty of resulting resources, and some creatures even able to be trained for combat against threats. Keeping tamed animals happy and comfortable is crucial for success – ensuring they are fed daily and housed safely is vital. Survivors can also receive boosts to relaxation and happiness as they play and bond with tamed animals.

Alongside animal-taming mechanics, players can now select Hugo Delano, a new survivor, for their group as part of the update. Hugo’s colourful past as a zookeeper makes him a worthwhile addition, with his ability to train almost any creature and his adept farming skills sure to prove useful for survival.

The Tame and Train Update also introduces a range of additional resources, recipes, and animal statues, as well as five new Steam achievements, which survivors can gain by proving their animal husbandry skills.

Prospective survivalists can look forward to further updates and enhancements in the coming months, with plenty of exciting content on the horizon. Stranded: Alien Dawn is available now on PC via Steam for a suggested retail price of £24.99/$29.99/€29.99.

Follow Stranded: Alien Dawn on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube, or visit www.strandedaliendawn.com for more information.

For full details of the update, visit [Here]

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About Stranded: Alien Dawn
Brave a new world in Stranded: Alien Dawn, a planet survival sim where the fate of a small group hinges on your every choice. Make vital decisions to protect survivors from starvation, disease, extreme weather and more. From basic camps to fortified bases, create a stronghold to defend against hostile alien wildlife that roam an expansive 3D landscape. Devise innovative solutions to problems and manage multiple unforeseen crises at the same time, ensure the survivors live to see another sunrise while on this epic and unpredictable journey.

About Frontier
Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) is a leading independent developer and publisher of videogames founded in 1994 by David Braben, co-author of the iconic Elite game. Based in Cambridge, Frontier uses its proprietary COBRA game development technology to create innovative genre-leading games, primarily for personal computers and videogame consoles. As well as self-publishing internally developed games, Frontier also publishes games developed by carefully selected partner studios under its Frontier Foundry games label.

About Frontier Foundry
Frontier Foundry is the games label of Frontier Developments. By forming partnerships with quality external developers and leveraging the company’s proven publishing expertise, Frontier Foundry is best placed to bring players unique and memorable new games that break boundaries and create legacies.

About Haemimont Games
Haemimont Games is an independent game development team brought together by a common passion: to thrill, engage and provoke gamers worldwide. The studio is behind Tropico 3, 4 and 5, Surviving Mars and Victor Vran. Their latest creations include Stranded: Alien Dawn and Jagged Alliance 3.

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The prequel to the post-noir adventure Backbone lets players make branching decisions in the events leading up to the original game

STOCKHOLM – Jan. 17, 2023 – Raw Fury and developer Eggnut will release Tails: The Backbone Preludes on February 2 on Steam. Set in the post-noir dystopian vision of Vancouver brought to life in Backbone, this prequel introduces a new series of intertwined stories surrounding four anthropomorphic animals. Tails will feature a wealth of new gameplay elements, interactions, puzzles, and choices that will ripple throughout the narrative.

Tails: The Backbone Preludes is a post-noir narrative adventure with branching choices, focused on an intertwined series of vignettes about change, circumstance, and consequence. Guide four different characters through formative moments in their lives, all set to the backdrop of a gorgeously pixelized dystopian Vancouver inhabited by anthropomorphic animals.

Key Features:

• A powerful narrative of growth and change: Experience key moments in the lives of the main cast, set them on the path of self-realization or even destruction, and experience the growing pains of a world on the cusp of irreversible change.
• Four stories, united by a common future: Explore the intricate backstories of Backbone alums Howard, Clarissa, and Renee, and meet Eli, the scientist who made a shocking discovery that will change the world.
• Built for replayability: A brand-new branching tree interface allows you to track your choices, not only as you play each story, but every time you return for another run.
• Play your way: Return to the world of dystopian Vancouver to learn more about your favorite characters, or start at the beginning – you can play Backbone and Tails in either order.
• Gorgeous visuals: Players can revisit iconic locations such as Gastown, as well as explore new spaces like high-class homes and cozy college dorm rooms, all brought to life with the series’ engrossingly detailed pixel art style.
• Another banger of a soundtrack: Doom jazz makes a triumphant return in a brand-new original soundtrack by Danshin, perfectly accompanying the themes and characters of each story under a single melodic umbrella.

Tails: The Backbone Preludes is available to wishlist on Steam. To stay up to date on the game, please follow along at https://twitter.com/backbonegame.

About Eggnut

Eggnut is a game studio established in 2017 with a simple goal – make art, make rent, and help others do the same. We’re a fully remote, diverse team of passionate creators based across Canada, Georgia, Russia, USA, Finland and Czech Republic. Our mission is to explore the complexity of the human condition through the joy of interactive experiences. For more information, head to https://eggnut.net.

About Raw Fury

Raw Fury is a boutique indie (un)publisher founded in 2015 by Jonas Antonsson, Gordon Van Dyke, and David Martinez. We do not care about genres or mechanics. We care about experiences and emotions. We want to help developers make magic.