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Rhythm Sprout Drops Sickly Beats and Bad Sweets on PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC, Feb. 1

TRONDHEIM, Norway — January 12, 2023 — Rhythm Sprout: Sick Beats & Bad Sweets, the deliciously silly rhythm game from developer SURT and publisher tinyBuild, slices and dices its way to PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.

Join the courageous Sprout, the Chosen Onion, on a whimsical quest to stop King Sugar Daddy’s Bad Sweets army from invading the mighty Vegetable Kingdom. Help restore Princess Cauliflower to power by venturing across the realm in handcrafted levels including the Winter Woods, Haunted Mansion, and Daddy’s Club, each with its own musical theme to boogie to. 

Slay beats on dance floors throughout a vibrant wacky world. Dodge, attack, and slice sugary foes to the sound of an original soundtrack featuring a cornucopia of genres like, disco, K-pop, lo-fi, EDM, metal, and more. Uncover new lands to face devilish enemies ranging from loathsome gingerbread people to wicked ice cream cones.

A wide variety of game modes, level modifiers, and high-sync beatmaps allow for endless remixed levels and hours of replayability, providing a stimulating challenge for rhythm game veterans as they master enemy attack patterns and experience new twists while replaying familiar levels. To sweeten the pot, become the freshest vegetable on the dance floor by unlocking adorable new skins to customize Sprout’s outfits and weapons.

“From hand-drawn artistry to an original soundtrack, Rhythm Sprout will delight rhythm game veterans and beginners alike with its sweet twist on the genre,” said Jon Vait, CEO at SURT. “Extensive music genres, level modifiers, and well-crafted beatmaps are brought to life to create an addicting experience that will be hard to put down.”

Rhythm Sprout: Sick Beats & Bad Sweets debuts on PlayStation 5|4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, for USD $14.99. It will support English, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Korean, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Italian, Polish, Norwegian, French, and Spanish (European and LATAM) languages.

For more information, visit the game’s official website, wishlist it on Steam, follow @RhythmSprout on Twitter and Instagram, like the game’s official Facebook page, and join the sweet adventures on Discord.

About SURT

A three-person studio for Norway, SURT originated from a desire to create wholesome experiences and fill the gaps in the industry with the games they would love to play. Rhythm Sprout: Sick Beats & Bad Sweets is their first title.

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild is a Seattle-based indie label behind the Hello Neighbor franchise and over 30 renowned titles, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, Happy Humble’s Burger Farm, and Party Hard. With additional development offices in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Belgrade, Serbia, and Riga, Latvia, tinyBuild is rapidly building a portfolio of fun, high-quality games across multiple platforms.

Retro Horror Thriller Chasing Static Creeps Onto Consoles Today

Discover the chilling truth on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S now

BRISTOL, England – Jan. 12 2022 – Chasing Static, the retro psychological horror game from the twisted minds of developer Headware Games and publisher Ratalaika Games S.L., emerges from the darkness and onto Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One today.

Chris Selwood’s return to North Wales is a somber homecoming brought on by the passing of his father. There is something strange about the rural Welsh forests, and after a terrifying run in with an unseen force, Chris finds himself thrown into a twisted vision of what was once familiar.

As something stalks Chris’ tentative steps, his only chance for finding answers lie in the pages of his late father’s journal. Brimming with cryptic notes, and hopefully a means of escaping his current nightmare, Chris must begin a journey that echoes his father’s final days.

Scan and decode the faint sounds and whispered conversations of spirits using the Frequency Displacement Monitoring Device, in haunted environments like abandoned buildings and sinister pitch black forests. Solve puzzles and uncover the clues to piece together how these wandering spirits met their demise.

Unravel an unnatural mystery from a first-person perspective complete with hi-fi sound design and full voice acting in a retro, low-poly aesthetic reminiscent of the late-90s and early-2000s survival horror classics of old with a disturbing narrative inspired by 80s Sci-Fi horror and contemporary surrealist cinema to set the stage.

“Being able to give as many people as possible the chance to experience Chasing Static is an incredible feeling I can’t describe,” said Nathan Hamley, Founder, Headware Games. “We hope that players on Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox have just as terrifying experiences as the many who played on PC did.”

Chasing Static is now available onPlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. It features English language voice acting and supports English, French, German, Spanish, Russian and Japanese text. For more information on Chasing Static, please visit the game’s Steam Page and follow Headware Games on Twitter and Facebook

About Headware Games

Founded by solo developer Nathan Hamley of Bristol, England, Headware Games creates adventure games with a focus on accessibility and to experiment with interactive narrative. Chasing Static is the studio’s second title, after previously releasing Guard Duty, an innovative point-and-click adventure game played over two distinct eras of history.

For more information, please visit the Headware Games website and follow Headware Games on Twitter and Facebook.

About Ratalaika Games

Based out of Spain, Ratalaika Games is an indie developer and publisher of games for consoles and PC. Focused on helping other indie creators, the company offers console porting, localization, and promotion services to spread the word about smaller studios to gamers all over the world.

To learn more, visit the Ratalaika Games’ official website, like the Ratalaika Facebook page, and follow @RatalaikaGames on Twitter.

MARVEL FUTURE FIGHT LAUNCHES NEW UPDATE FEATURING SHADOW SHELL, WAR TIGER, AND SPIDER-MAN (MILES MORALES) GAME CONTENT

LOS ANGELES – January 12, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, released a new game update for its blockbuster mobile RPG MARVEL Future Fight. Players can add new uniforms, explore Area 13 during Dispatch Missions, and utilize new hero tier upgrades.

In this game update, players can equip new uniforms for Shadow Shell (Moon Temple Defenders), War Tiger (Moon Temple Defenders), and Spider-Man/Miles Morales (Anniversary Special).

Sector 13 is now available at Dispatch Missions. Players can explore newly-themed areas, experience a higher degree of difficulty and obtain special rewards. Additionally, new character tier upgrades have been added for Shadow Shell (Tier-4 with new Striker Skill) and Spider-Man/Miles Morales (Tier-3 with new Ultimate Skill).

Demonstration of today’s update can be found in the official video.

MARVEL Future Fight has over 150 million players across the world with the game currently available worldwide in the App Store® and Google Play™.

For more information, please visit http://www.marvelfuturefight.com

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 Seven Knights 2, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, MARVEL Future Revolution, Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, 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

About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.

For more information visit marvel.com. © 2023 MARVEL

App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries.  App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc.

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Create your fairytale kingdom in storybook city builder Fabledom – coming later this Spring!

Expand your kingdom, court neighboring rulers & fight to live happily ever after!

Malmö, Sweden, January 12th, 2023 – Once upon a time Indie developer Grenaa Games partnered with Dear Villagers to create a wholesome fairytale township builder. Titled Fabledom, this storybook fantasy would let players create their own little slice of paradise. This mythical game will become a reality, after taking part in the next edition of the Steam Next Festival, when it’s unearthed on Steam Early Access later this Spring.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhgJjMQDmGg

Set in a storybook kingdom of trolls, knights, and princesses, Fabledom offers a warm, upbeat approach to the city builder. Create your settlement from the ground up and fill it with castles, barracks, farms, fields, houses and more. ​Customize your buildings to fit your vision ​with a range of decorations and utilities available to create the coziest, most functional village in all the land!

As with all good fairy tales, there’s something wicked on the horizon, so you’ll have to fortify your fortress and fight neighboring colonies for dominion among the realm! Assemble an army, choose your champion, and defend your kingdom against wicked neighbors and minions. Or go forth and conquer by sending your hero to fight in your name in a mighty quest to collect epic loot and gear​!

Find yourself a Prince or Princess Charming and marry for love! Or money! Diplomacy is the name of the game in feudal times, and Fabledom’s extensive negotiation mechanics let you unite for mutual interest – or clash for domination. Romance will strongly shape the way you play the game and interact with your neighbors, and every courtship brings new ways to establish your village as essential to the region​.

“With Fabledom we wanted to merge the joy of city building games with the quaint, wholesome charm of fairy tales,” said Max Nielsen, Owner/ Game Designer of Grenaa Games. “We wanted to create something laid back enough for kids and casual players to get a kick out of, while offering enough optional depth for genre veterans to sink their teeth into. We’re beyond excited to see what kinds of kingdom you all create when Fabledom launches this year!”

Fabledom really captures the voice of Dear Villagers,” said Guillaume Jamet, Head of Publishing for Dear Villagers. “It’s got villagers! It’s dear! It’s quaint and charming and cute! Even its countryside looks like rural France, not too far from where we’re based in Montpellier. When we first saw Fabledom, we couldn’t help but be delighted by it!”

For more information on Fabledom:
Wishlist Fabledom on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1651560/Fabledom/
Fabledom Linktree: https://dear.link/fabledom/
Follow Grenaa Games on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrenaaGames
Join the Grenaa Games discord server: https://discord.gg/RkdFXMSvQB
Follow Dear Villagers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DearVillagers
Follow Dear Villagers on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearvillagers

About Grenaa Games
Greena Games is a brand-new studio based in Sweden. This game is their first official title and is being developed by only two people. The company hopes to make games that focus on fun and charm, that can help bring joy to people’s lives!

About Dear Villagers
Dear Villagers is a publishing label of Plug In Digital. It’s a place where talented studios can unleash their creativity and focus on bringing unique single player experiences to players on PC and console, experiences that will stay with them long after the credits roll. Dear Villager’s lineup includes the award-winning The Forgotten CityThe Dungeon of NaheulbeukScourgeBringer and Edge Of Eternity.

Judgment Day coming to World of Tanks with launch of Terminator 2 campaign

Commanders can say Hasta la Vista to Skynet in World of Tanks PC and World of Tanks Blitz

January 12th, 2023 — One of the most iconic sci-fi action films Terminator 2: Judgment Day is coming to World of Tanks PC and World of Tanks Blitz with the launch of an exclusive, limited-time collaboration this January!

From January 12th through to January 26th, World of Tanks PC players can embark on an epic journey that includes tanks, time travel and lots of molten metal. Battle Pass Special: Judgment Day is the event inspired by the blockbuster movie, with a special T-832 tank, unique decals, inscriptions with iconic phrases, 2D styles camouflages inspired by the film scenes, and four vehicle commanders directly from the Terminator 2 universe. The campaign consists of 50 stages, and everyone can participate in the event automatically, as players do not need to activate the progression like with Chapters in regular Battle Passes.

The event features the unique T-832, a Premium tank with built-in special visual effects. Born from the fires of the smelter where both T-800 and T-1000 perished, this tank has considerable combat potential. This machine will strike fear to all who encounter it on the battlefield. Tankers will also have a rare opportunity to shape their playstyle in favourite vehicles with four commanders who will speak their classic lines from the movie: Sarah Connor, John Connor, T-800, and T-1000.

Operation Hasta la Vista is already underway in World of Tanks Blitz offering players unique rewards, from a Cyborg tank with a legendary T-800 camouflage, 10 Terminator 2 movie-inspired avatars, 4 rare tank camouflages and profile background. Available until January 31, the event is based on the battle pass mechanics which consists of 60 Stages. Upon completing each stage, players will receive spectacular rewards straight from the Terminator universe.

All this is accompanied by a customized soundtrack which players will hear in World of Tanks PC and World of Tanks Blitz hangars.

For World of Tanks PC Battle Pass: Judgment Day detailed information, please visit: https://worldoftanks.com/

For World of Tanks Blitz Operation Hasta la Vista detailed information, please visit: https://wotblitz.com

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About World of Tanks PC

World of Tanks PC is the first team-based, massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to tank warfare. Throw yourself into the epic tank battles of World War II with gamers all over the world. Your arsenal includes over 600 armoured vehicles from 11 nations, carefully detailed with historical accuracy.

Official website: https://worldoftanks.asia/

About World of Tanks Blitz

World of Tanks Blitz is a cross-platform, free-to-play, team-based MMO action game dedicated to fierce tank combat. Available on iOS, macOS, Android, Windows 10, Steam, and Nintendo Switch, the game lets players control over 400 legendary armoured vehicles.

World of Tanks Blitz is a fun, light-hearted approach to the genre that bends the rules of reality and puts an engaging twist on tank combat. Deep mechanics and realistic physical models across both authentic and alternative historical settings, combine to create fluid gameplay and tactical diversity.

Official website: wotblitz.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

About STUDIOCANAL (a CANAL+ Company)

STUDIOCANAL, a 100% affiliate of CANAL+ Group held by Vivendi, is Europe’s leader in production, distribution and international sales of feature films and series, operating in all five major European markets – France, United Kingdom, Germany, Benelux and Spain – as well as in Australia and New Zealand.  It finances and produces around 30 films per year, distributes around 50 films per year and owns one of the largest film libraries in the world, boasting nearly 7 000 titles from 60 countries, spanning 100 years of film history. 20 million euros has been invested into the restoration of 700 classic films over the past 5 years. STUDIOCANAL also produces more than 200 hours of TV series each year at an international level. All productions take place directly through STUDIOCANAL entities or with its award-winning network of European production companies (STUDIOCANAL Series, LAILAPS FILMS, RED PRODUCTION COMPANY, URBAN MYTH FILMS, BAMBÚ PRODUCCIONES, STUDIOCANAL ORIGINAL, 2e BUREAU, SUNNYMARCH TV, SAM Productions, DUTCH FILMWORKS).

About Creative Licensing

Located in Los Angeles, California, Creative Licensing is a full-service independent merchandise licensing agency that specializes in long-term brand development. Founded in 1982, Creative Licensing currently represents a large catalogue of classic films and properties, including STUDIOCANAL for this partnership. http://www.creativelicensingcorporation.com

Terminator 2: Judgment Day, T2, THE TERMINATOR, ENDOSKELETON, and any depiction of Endoskeleton are trademarks of STUDIOCANAL S.A.S. All Rights Reserved. © 2023 STUDIOCANAL S.A.S. ® All Rights Reserved. 

First Carbon Aware Console, Rolling Out Energy Saving Update

Overnight, an Xbox Wire blog announced that Xbox Insiders will notice that their Xbox Series X/S consoles will automatically update to the shutdown (energy saving) option. This one-time update to the power settings will reduce power consumption while the console is off, and will not affect performance, gameplay, or the console’s ability to receive overnight updates to system, games or apps. It is the most sustainable power option for the Xbox and uses up to 20x less power than the Sleep power option.

This update is part of Xbox’s continued efforts to help reach Microsoft’s goal of being a carbon negative, water positive, and zero waste company by 2030. Therefore, Xbox is rethinking how it designs, builds, distributes and uses its products, and considering how to create opportunities for its global community of gamers to make decisions that can reduce environmental impact while gaming.

Xbox Insiders who use shutdown (energy saving) as a power option and have their Xbox Series X/S consoles configured to support automatic updates, will also get an update that makes their console carbon aware. This means reducing the console’s carbon footprint by optimizing updates and download times to when the console can use the most renewable energy in your local energy grid. For every two Xbox consoles that switch to shutdown (energy saving), we will save the carbon equivalent of one tree planted and grown for a decade. (This is based on an average of Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles on shutdown (energy saving) for 20 hours per day for 1 year; actual energy savings varies by console and other factors using the EPA calculators).

Xbox is the first gaming console to offer carbon aware game downloads and updates. While only available to Xbox Insiders for now, all Xbox users will have the chance to update their consoles with this carbon aware update soon.

Additional points here:

  • Improved sustainability with “Active Hours” and Sleep. Another energy setting update that will start to roll out to Xbox Insiders today is the new “Active hours” setting. For those that select the “sleep” power option, you can now adjust your console’s active hours. Your Xbox will boot quickly and will be available for remote wake during your selected active hours.
  • Xbox is continuing to explore options for all players to reduce their environmental footprint. Xbox One consoles will begin to see new power mode options, including shutdown (energy saving) as early as today.Xbox One consoles will be flighting multiple options in order to test and inform players. This effort is to provide Xbox One console players an opportunity to provide feedback on their experience.

Xbox encourages all players to learn more about the power setting options available to them. Players who are not part of Xbox Insiders and want to adjust their settings to get the best energy saving option prior to the automatic update, can go to Settings > General > Power options. This will help conserve power and enable carbon aware updates on your Xbox.

For more information, please find the Xbox Wire blog here, and if you’re looking for information on what Xbox is doing for sustainability overall, click here.

Xbox and Bethesda to Present Developer_Direct Livestream on January 26

Overnight, Xbox and Bethesda announced the upcoming Developer_Direct on Thursday, January 26 at 07 am AEDT, providing fans with an inside look at some of the games coming to Xbox, PC and Game Pass over the coming months, including Forza Motorsport, Minecraft Legends, Redfall, and the next chapter reveal for The Elder Scrolls Online.  

Presented by game creators themselves from studios including Arkane Austin, Mojang Studios, Turn 10 Studios, and ZeniMax Online Studios, the Developer_Direct will focus on big features, extended gameplay showcases, and the latest info for Xbox games launching in the coming months. The Developer_Direct will be immediately followed by the full, standalone ESO Chapter Reveal Event, hosted by Zenimax Onlinne Studios, which will provide all the in-depth details ESO players will be keen to know.

To dedicate the proper amount of time for a deep dive into Bethesda Game Studios’ Starfield, a standalone show is in the works.

For full details on what to expect from titles appearing in the Developer_Direct, please head to Xbox Wire, Bethesda.net, or stay tuned to official social channels.

Dead Space Remake Launch Trailer Revisits Familiar Scenes

With the Dead Space remake set to release in a little over two weeks EA and Motive have released a launch trailer to give horror fans another look at the various impressive improvements that have been made to the title. In this trailer, found below, we see a number of familiar looking areas, a glimpse at many enemies, and plenty of cutscenes that have all been given a revamp.

While not shown in the trailer, the developers have noted that Isaac will have a voice of his own in this release just like he did in the original game‘s sequels. Currently the Dead Space remake is set to be released on the Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC on January 27th.

PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup for January: Back 4 Blood, Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition, Life is Strange and more

PlayStation Australia is happy to reveal the January Game Catalogue lineup for PlayStation Plus. Dragon Ball FighterZ, Sayonara Wild Hearts, Jett: The Far Shore, Just Cause 4 Reloaded have been added. All games will be available on Tuesday January 17. Let’s dive in. 

PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe | Game Catalogue

Back 4 Blood | PS4, PS5

Join the war against the Ridden in a thrilling co-op first-person shooter from the creators of Left 4 Dead. With humanity’s extinction on the line, it’s up to you and your friends to take the fight to the enemy, eradicate the Ridden and reclaim the world. Fight your way through a dynamic, perilous world in a four-player co-op story campaign where you must work together to survive increasingly challenging missions. Play with up to three of your friends online or go solo and lead your team in battle. Choose from eight customisable Cleaners, one of the immune survivors, and a range of lethal weapons and items as you strategise against an ever-evolving enemy bent on your total destruction.

Dragon Ball FighterZ | PS4

Endless spectacular fights with iconic, all-powerful fighters await in this action game from Arc System Works. Capturing the authentic anime style of the series and combining it with easy to learn but difficult to master gameplay, the game has multiple modes to keep franchise and genre fans happy. Build your dream team and sharpen your skills to master high-speed tag combinations in 3v3 Tag matches, take on all comers in ranked matches (including 6-player Party Match) online. The Story mode includes a never-before-seen scenario with a new character created under the supervision of Akira Toriyama himself.

Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition | PS5

In Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition, blistering speed meets impeccable control for an incredibly tight gameplay experience as you work your way through the thrilling story. This optimised version of the original release represents the pinnacle of stylish action! Several years after the Order of the Sword incident, a new demonic threat has invaded our world. It’s up to the legendary devil hunters Dante and Nero to stop it, with the newcomer V joining forces with them. These three men’s fates are tied together in mysterious and surprising ways. The game introduces next-gen features such as ray tracing technology and enhanced 3D audio, fan-favourite modes including Turbo Mode and Legendary Dark Knight Mode, and the inclusion of Deluxe Edition.

The PS4 version of Devil May Cry 5 will also be available on PlayStation Plus Extra. 

Life is Strange: Before the Storm | PS4

In this choice and consequence driven narrative adventure, Chloe Price, a 16 year-old rebel who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber, a beautiful and popular girl destined for success. When Rachel’s world is turned upside down by a family secret it takes their new found alliance to give each other the strength to overcome their demons.

Life is Strange | PS4

This award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future. Follow the story of Max Caulfield, a photography senior who discovers she can rewind time while saving her best friend Chloe Price. The pair soon find themselves investigating the mysterious disappearance of fellow student Rachel Amber, uncovering a dark side to life in Arcadia Bay. Meanwhile, Max must quickly learn that changing the past can sometimes lead to a devastating future.

Sayonara Wild Hearts | PS4

Sayonara Wild Hearts is a dreamy arcade game about riding motorcycles, skateboarding, dance battling, shooting lasers, wielding swords, and breaking hearts at 200 mph. Journey through a custom-written pop soundtrack, chase scores, and set out to find the harmony of the universe, hidden away in the hearts of Little Death and her star-crossed allies: Dancing Devils, Howling Moons, Stereo Lovers and Hermit 64.

Jett: The Far Shore | PS4, PS5

Take an interstellar trip to carve out a future for a people haunted by oblivion in this cinematic action-adventure. As scout Mei, be the first to deploy to a mythic ocean planet. Take the helm of a ‘jett’ and explore a vast unknown – skim low over waves, roar up pristine coastlines and carve through otherworldly woods. Adapt to an intricate, systemic open world and persevere through adversity alongside an intimate ensemble cast. Embark on an exploratory single-player adventure presented in five captivating acts encompassing monumental moments, laid-back exploration, occasional white-knuckle action, moments of heartfelt companionship, and a helping of existential dread.

Just Cause 4: Reloaded | PS4

Jump into an action-packed open-world sandbox experience and cause chaos with a wide selection of weaponry, vehicles and gear. Just Cause 4 Reloaded delivers an expansive and explosive gameplay experience in an all-new package and includes additional premium content as well as all previously released improvements and additions to the game. Strap into your wingsuit, equip your fully customisable grappling hook, and get ready to bring the thunder!

Just Cause 4 will also be available alongside the download-only Just Cause 4: Reloaded in streaming regions.  

Omno | PS4

A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders. Full of puzzles, secrets and obstacles to overcome, where the power of a lost civilisation will carry you through forests, deserts and tundras – even to the clouds. On your way you’ll discover a vibrant world full of strange and wonderful lifeforms, from cute little critters to enigmatic giants, and everything in between. 

Erica | PS4

In this innovative live-action interactive thriller, your decisions shape the narrative. Become Erica, a young lady plagued with nightmares of her father’s murder. With the traumatic events of her childhood dragged back into the light via grisly new clues, it’s up to you to unearth the shocking truth. Every choice you make influences how the game develops, with multiple endings awaiting you at the finale of the gripping branching narrative.  

PlayStation Plus Deluxe | Classics 

Syphon Filter 3 | PS1

Special agents Gabe Logan and Lian Xing stand accused of conspiring to spread the fatal Syphon Filter virus around the world. However, the trail of treason leads straight to their former employers – The Agency, and only Gabe and Lian can uncover the covert conspiracy and stop the virus in its tracks. Missions include stealth, assassination and all-out combat, plus a wide range of mini-games including evasion, retrieval and demolition. A host of secret bonus missions and the new extended two-player deathmatch mode deliver maximum longevity and replay value. This version of Syphon Filter 3 is enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.

Star Wars Demolition | PS1

Choose from over 10 iconic Star Wars vehicles and battle it out across eight intense arenas and four game modes. Blast your way to victory with an arsenal that includes laser cannons, proton torpedoes and concussion missiles. 

This version of Star Wars Demolition is enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.

Everybody’s Golf 2 | PS1

Dust down your clubs – the game for every keen golfer has just returned to the top of the leaderboard. Combining addictive gameplay and stunning visuals, Everybody’s Shots Golf 2 delivers a comprehensive golfing experience, with a wacky sense of humour. This version is enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.

Reminder, Join PlayStation Plus before January 13th and save up to 40% on a new Extra or Deluxe subscription as part of the January Sale. Already a Plus member? Players can save 30% when they upgrade to Extra or Deluxe.

To find out more about the updates to PlayStation Plus head to PlayStation.com.

For the latest PlayStation news, follow on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

NBA 2K23 – Season 4 Starting Jan 13

NBA® 2K23 Season 4: Chase Legend Status Starting January 13

Tip off the new year with a remote-control drone, more player jerseys in The W, a new 2K Beats partnership with Soulection, and so much more

Today, 2K revealed that NBA® 2K23 Season 4, featuring new content coming to MyCAREER, MyTEAM and The W*, is kicking off the new year this Friday, January 13. Season 4 also includes 10 new tracks from Soulection artists that will be featured in the soundtrack and at Club 2K.

In NBA 2K23 Season 4, Chicago Bulls’ All-Star Zach LaVine takes flight into the new year with the destination set for the NBA All-Star game, which takes place February 19. This season will deliver All-Star calibre rewards and content in The City (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S) and on The G.O.A.T. Boat (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC). More updates include: 

  • MyCAREER additions include more swag and new content for players to unlock as they climb the rewards ladder, including a remote-control drone with warp abilities that players can earn for reaching Level 40. 
  • MyTEAM celebrates the Lunar New Year with multiple two week events this Season that combine Agendas, Challenges, and Locker Codes for a Galaxy Opal player card by completing its collection. Additionally, highflying and dominant back-to-back All-Star Zach LaVine takes centre stage this Season as the Level 40 reward and also features in the new Signature Challenge along with his hand-picked team of all-time Bulls players. 
  • The W* additions include all-new W-related rewards, ranging from Logo Cards and 2KBreakthrough skins to clothing bundles and more. NBA 2K23 continues to showcase the game’s biggest stars with its roll out of the 60 WNBA player jerseys coming to the City and the G.O.A.T Boat in MyCAREER. Season 4 brings Atlanta Dream star Erica Wheeler, LA Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike, Indiana Fever duo Tiffany Mitchell and Kelsey Mitchell’s jerseys onto the court
  • 2K Beats this Season brings eclectic soul, forgotten gems, and timeless sounds as Soulection takes over with 10 new songs from their roster of musicians debuting exclusively in-game, alongside more of their Soulection Supply apparel in celebration of their 12th anniversary. Additionally, a new track from Dayne Carter will also debut exclusively in game this Season. The NBA 2K Producer Series also adds beats from notable producers Bizness Boi and Big Duke allowing players to record their own verses over these new beats while playing through the game and share it on social media using #NBA2KProducerSeries.

For all the details for Season 4 of NBA 2K23, check out the latest Courtside Report. NBA 2K23 is currently available for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms. For more information, please visit the game’s official website

Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K23 is rated PG by the Australian Classification Board. 

Follow NBA 2K23 on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest news.

Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*The W Online mode and related content are available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S new gen consoles only.

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