Sydney, Australia – 22 November 2022 – Gunslingers, the time has come!

Prime Matter and Studio Iggymob invite you to pick up your pistols and play the gun-wielding badass anti-hero of your dreams as you mow down tons of enemies in a gory ballet of bullets and experience a story of vengeance, love and loyalty!

Unleash your fury as the titular gunslinger Of Resurrection in this beautiful third-person action shooter with artwork from the legendary Mangaka Yasuhiro Nightow and Creative Director Ikumi Nakamura.

“This is such an exciting moment, after years of hard work, passion and dedication from so many team members, Grave is back to hopefully wow a new generation of gunslingers and delight existing fans, we couldn’t be happier” said Kay Kim, General Director of Gungrave at Studio Iggymob.

In celebration of the game launching, take a couple of minutes for one last visual treat of what Gungrave G.O.R.E has instore in our climactic release trailer!

Check out the official website for info, features and direct links to your favourite store!

GUNGRAVE G.O.R.E IS AVAILBLE TO PLAY NOW ON PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X and PC.

About Gungrave G.O.R.E

Gungrave G.O.R.E is a stylish third-person action shooter by South-Korean Studio IGGYMOB, in which you take on the role of Grave, a gunslinger of resurrection and badass anti-hero of your dreams, mowing down tons of enemies in a gory ballet of bullets.

As a sequel, Gungrave G.O.R.E is the ultimate resurrection of the Gungrave franchise for veteran gunslingers and Gungrave fans, but also a gloriously gory standalone story experience for a new generation of gamers, and on a new generation of 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.

About Studio IGGYMOB
Based in Seoul, South Korea, IGGYMOB is comprised of seasoned veterans of the video games industry and young, fresh talent. The multinational team is developing console titles across various platforms.

Following last week’s announcement of Civilization VI: Leader Pass, a new season pass that adds 18 new playable leader selections to Civilization VI, the first DLC pack – Great Negotiators – is now available!

In the Great Negotiator’s Pack: Test your diplomacy skills with the Great Negotiators Pack, including Abraham Lincoln (United States), Queen Nzinga Mbande (Kongo), and Sultan Saladin (Arabia). Here are some specific details about the Leaders themselves:

Abraham Lincoln (United States)

Lincoln catapulted the United States into the industrial age and presided over the Union victory in the American Civil War. His new abilities speak to these accomplishments, as does his Preserver of the Union agenda, which results in him only liking Civilizations with the same form of Government.

New Ability: Emancipation Proclamation

• (Base game) Industrial Zones and their buildings give +2 Amenities but your Plantations give -1 Amenities.
  (Rise and Fall & Gathering Storm DLCs) Industrial Zones give +3 Loyalty per turn but your Plantations give -2 Loyalty. 
• (Base game) Receive a free Melee unit after constructing Industrial Zones and their buildings. The free unit does not require resources when created or to maintain and receives +5 Combat Strength.
  (Rise and Fall & Gathering Storm DLCs) Receive a free Melee unit and an Amenity after constructing Industrial Zones and their buildings. The free unit does not require resources when created or to maintain and receives +5 Combat Strength.

Queen Mbande Nzinga (Kongo)

Given her historical dealings with the Portuguese, it’s fitting that Mbande Nzinga has a Decolonization agenda. As such, she likes Civilizations who stick to one continent but dislikes Civilizations with cities on multiple continents.

New Ability: Queen of Matamba and Ndongo

• +5 Combat Strength against Civilization’s whose capital is on a different continent.
• Trade Routes to receive +20% Yields with Civilizations whose home continents are the same as yours, but -15% to Trade Routes to other Civilizations.

Sultan Saladin (Arabia)

The existing Civilization VI leader Vizier Saladin can construct religious buildings for a fraction of the usual Faith cost, and dislikes leaders who follow other Religions. Sultan Saladin, on the other hand, receives bonuses for all of his Combat and Religious units, and dislikes leaders who wage war on followers of his Religion.

New Ability: The Victorious Military

• +100% Flanking and Support Bonus to all Combat and Religious units.

Civilization VI: Leader Pass content will be delivered via six DLC packs scheduled for release from November 21, 2022 through March 2023* on Windows PC via Steam and Epic, MacOS via Steam and the Mac App Store, and iOS via the App Store. For more details on Civilization VI: Leader Pass, visit www.civilization.com. 

* Estimated release dates, subject to change. Leader Pass content will be automatically delivered in-game as it is released

Note: Base game required to access Civilization VI: Leader Pass Great Negotiators content. Base game required to access Civilization VI: Leader Pass content. Some prior DLC required to play some content included in the Leader Pass.

Survey shows how video gaming will unite families over the holiday season, as Xbox shares must-have gift ideas 

A new survey, conducted by YouGov and commissioned by Xbox¹, is shaking up familiar Christmas traditions by revealing a surprising affinity for gaming among families. The survey results found that 39% of Australians surveyed play video games over the holidays with their family members, ranging from kids [36%] and parents [21%] to uncles/aunties [16%] and even gaming grandparents [11%]. 

The survey results also revealed that 40% of the survey respondents said gaming gives them a way to connect with someone they don’t regularly see in person, showing video games have become a festive staple alongside other bonding fun such as board games, backyard cricket and Christmas movies.  

Not just a pastime for teens anymore, 40% of survey respondents agreed the sharing of video game enjoyment among generations is a great tradition. Better yet, there may be less chance of causing a family feud, with 49% agreeing video games cause fewer arguments than board games. 

To help Aussies find the right games for the whole family, Xbox has curated a list of games to suit all players this Christmas, whether they’re a seasoned gamer or have never picked up a controller before. 

Tania Chee, Xbox Business Lead for Xbox Australia and New Zealand, said:  

“How families are spending their time together over the holidays is changing and it’s really exciting to see from our research that video games are now a big part of bringing families together at gatherings.  

Whether it’s showing gran how to build her dream home in The Sims or speeding into first place in Forza Horizon 5, gaming has become an opportunity for connection across generations, no matter your skill level. It’s clear that video games have become a new summer holiday tradition – including for my family, whom I can’t wait to play against this Christmas and win.” 

From today, Xbox Series S will be available at selected retailers in Australia and will be on offer as a part of their Black Friday promotions (while stocks last, and retailers’ terms and conditions apply).  

Xbox is proud to be part of the story as families continue to reinvent what the holidays look like for them. For more information on the best Xbox products and services to celebrate the holidays this year, be sure to visit the Microsoft Store holiday gift guide. 

About Microsoft 

Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. 

TO ALL LASAGNA LOVERS: GARFIELD LASAGNA PARTY IS AVAILABLE NOW!

Sydney, Australia – November 22^nd, 2022 – Microids, in partnership with Paramount Consumer Products, is thrilled to reveal the launch trailer for the delicious party games found in Garfield Lasagna Party, developed by Balio Studio, and available now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One consoles, Xbox Series X|S and PC/Mac!

Check out the delicious launch trailer here!

Garfield, Odie, Arlene and Nermal have imagined the funniest mini games for their huge Lasagna Party, which you are invited to! Be ready to give your best to finish ahead of your opponents by winning as many of the 32 mini-games as possible. Summon all your luck when throwing the dice and use special items to gain an advantage on your friends. Garfield Lasagna Party is THE game to share with friends and family, in the company of your favourite characters!

Game features:

• 30+ mini games in famous Garfield environments such as Jon’s house, the pizzeria or Dr. Liz’s pet clinic.
• Play as one of the 4 iconic characters from Jim Davis’ iconic comic: Garfield, Nermal, Arlene & Odie!
• Up to 4 players locally! Enjoy a classic board game experience with the Lasagna Race mode, practice your favourite mini-games without the board game mechanics with the Lasagna Challenge mode or set up a tournament to play quickly with a predefined number of mini games with the Lasagna World Tour mode!
• Fun for all, whether you like party games, lasagna, laughter or simply have a good time with friends and family.

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About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset, Philippe Dessoly and Pierre Adane), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

About Garfield

Created by cartoonist Jim Davis, Garfield is the most widely syndicated comic strip in the world. With his signature “cattitude,” Garfield is 100% that cat, and he doesn’t care who knows it. He’s selfish, sarcastic, lazy… and surprisingly endearing. Since its launch in 1978, the famous cat has spawned movies, TV shows, stage shows and merchandise, and has received four Emmy Awards for Outstanding Animated Program. Garfield content appears in 80 countries and has amassed over $3B in lifetime retail sales. In 2019, Paramount Global acquired ownership of Paws, Inc., which holds rights to the Garfield franchise.

About Paramount Consumer Products

Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARAA, PARA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio includes a diverse slate of brands and content from BET, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and Showtime. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises. Additionally, Paramount Consumer Products oversees the online direct-to-consumer business for CBS and Showtime programming merchandise, as well as standalone branded ecommerce websites for Star Trek, SpongeBob, South Park, and MTV.

About Balio Studio

BALIO STUDIO is an independent video game development studio based in Mons, Belgium. Our team of almost 30 talented and passionate developers who strive for excellence. Created in 2009 by The Baglio’s Brothers, Balio Studio is a leading console video games development studio, including PC, MAC, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Plastation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series. We’ve created successful games adapted from famous brands : “The Sisters”, “Fort Boyard – Escape games”, “Who wants to be a millionaire”, “Puy du Fou”…

We continue our development with passion working on many thrilling new projects.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — November 22, 2022 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Just Dance® 2023 Edition, the newest installment of the #1 Music Video Game Franchise of All Time,* is now available on the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation® 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles.  “If You Wanna Party,“ jump into the next era of Just Dance with the all-new dance-on-demand platform, which will fuel players with free content updates on an ongoing basis and even more ways to get moving with the following features:

• Online Multiplayer (available on Xbox Series X|S at a later date): For the first time in the Just Dance franchise, players can enjoy the full game online with up to five of their friends or family members from around the world in Online Groups.** All players will be connected to the host’s menu, allowing them to interact with one another through the new emote stickers system, choose songs and hit the dance floor together, no matter where they’re located. Players can continue to enjoy local multiplayer, while Matchmaking in Online Groups will be available in a future update.
• New Art Direction and Redesigned User Interface: Jump into a whole new world of Just Dance, complete with a fresh look and feel, intuitive navigation menus and immersive 3D worlds featuring more detailed coaches and dynamic camera movement.
• Personalised Recommendations: The new and improved recommendation system offers players personalised playlists and curated songs right at their fingertips.
• Progression and Rewards: Players can move up in the ranks with the brand-new progression system, allowing them to earn in-game points for each completed dance. These points will go toward unlocking new rewards, such as customising dancer cards for the first time in Just Dance! Players can personalise their dancer card to fit their own personality by modifying the avatar, background, border, name badge and alias. They can also redeem points to receive emote stickers, which can be used to communicate with other players in Online Groups.
• Just Dance®+: Party all year long with Just Dance+, the new subscription-based streaming service, and access an ever-growing catalog of more than 150 songs from previous Just Dance installments. Additional exclusive songs and all-time favourites will be added to the service throughout the year, and players can enjoy a free one-month trial with every copy of Just Dance 2023 Edition.
• Free Content Updates: Just Dance will provide regular, ongoing updates so players can expect new game modes, songs and themed seasons for years to come!

Just Dance 2023 Edition will also introduce new artist collaborations, including an exciting partnership with international pop sensation Ava Max. Players can now dance along to her latest chart-topping hit, “Million Dollar Baby,” using original choreography created by Max for Just Dance. The singer, who will release her sophomore album Diamonds & Dancefloors on January 27, has amassed more than 12.4 billion global streams since her breakthrough 2019 single, “Sweet but Psycho,” which is also featured in the game this year.

In addition, GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Billie Eilish will return to the game. “I’m excited to be partnering with Just Dance 2023 Edition this year with my song, ‘Therefore I Am,’” said Eilish.

The full track list features 40 new songs and universes, from chart-topping hits, viral internet phenomena and original songs, including:

Additionally, the Just Dance® 2023 Controller App turns your smartphone into a controller with its phone-scoring technology, which allows up to six players to dance without any additional accessories, available for free on iOS and Android.  For the latest information on Just Dance 2023 Edition or the Just Dance Controller App, please visit justdancegame.com. Follow Just Dance on Twitter @justdancegame and use hashtag #JustDance.

*Source: NPD, GfK & GSD – July 2022
**Internet connection and subscription to console’s online services required.

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About Just Dance – Developed by Ubisoft Paris,† Just Dance is the #1 music video game franchise of all time, with more than 80 million copies sold since 2009 and more than 140 million players worldwide. †Associate Ubisoft studios include Pune, Shanghai and Mumbai, as well as Room 8, an external studio.
About Just Dance Controller App – The free Just Dance Controller App enables players to use their smartphone to play the game without any peripherals or added console cameras. The app transforms the player’s smartphone into a motion sensor that tracks the accuracy of their moves and allows them to navigate through the game.
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.

©2022 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Just Dance, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

Animal Shelter Simulator, a unique game where you run a shelter for cats and dogs, will be released for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on November 25th. The player takes care of pets and looks for the best homes for them. The gameplay includes plenty of additional content as well, including shelter expansion and photo shoots. The game has been released on PC and was received positively by gamers. In Q1 2023, Animal Shelter Simulator will also be released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.

Animal Shelter Simulator was developed by Games Incubator, a Polish studio. It was first released on PC in March this year. Currently, positive reviews make up 84% of all (nearly 1,200) reviews on Steam. Ultimate Games S.A. is in charge of producing and releasing the game for Xbox One. The backward compatibility feature ensures that the game is also playable on Xbox Series X|S.

In Animal Shelter Simulator, the player runs and manages a cat and dog shelter. The main objective is to take care of the pets and find the best homes for them. While interacting with the four-legged cuties, the player can play with them, feed them, and treat them. According to the game developers, each pet has its individual traits while specific indicators track its condition and mood.

“We aimed to fully capture the operation of a shelter, keeping in mind the ideal balance between simulation and fun. This approach and an adequate variety of gameplay make Animal Shelter Simulator a great game for both younger and older animal lovers,” says Games Incubator’s CEO, Marek Parzyński.

Gameplay is enhanced by a whole array of additional features. The player can organize photo shoots for the pets while also dealing with their finances. Construction mode is also a major part of Animal Shelter Simulator. It allows the player to arrange the space and expand the shelter with veterinary clinics, additional buildings with pens, and more.

“After its successful release on PC, this unique simulator is now coming to Xbox. More importantly, versions for other consoles, including PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch, are also being developed. We plan to release Animal Shelter Simulator on these platforms as early as the first months of 2023,” announced theCOO of Ultimate Games S.A., Rafał Jelonek.

Animal Shelter Simulator – main features:

• run and manage an animal shelter;
• make your four-legged friends happy;
• cats and dogs;
• care, play, and take photos;
• grow and expand the shelter.

The release date for Xbox One is set for November 25th, 2022. Animal Shelter Simulator will also hit PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch in Q1 2023.

Animal Shelter Simulator – Trailer (Xbox):

Animal Shelter Simulator (Microsoft Store):

https://www.xbox.com/games/store/animal-shelter-simulator/9p1v3ztgv75f

Animal Shelter Simulator (Steam):

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1239320/Animal_Shelter/

Basic information:

title: Animal Shelter Simulator

genre: simulation, family, casual, adventure, indie

developer: Games Incubator, Ultimate Games S.A.

publisher: Ultimate Games S.A.

languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Turkish

number of players: 1

File size: 1.04 GB

Release date: 11.25.2022 (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S), 03.23.2022 (PC – Steam),  Q1 2023 (Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5)

November 21^st, 2022 — The World of Tanks ANZ Premier League, Season Five Grand Finals, will see the ultimate rematch, with the South Sydney Skorpions facing off the North Sydney Sentinels for the second year in a row. The Skorpions will be hungry for the win and to take the crown off the reigning champions, the Sentinels, on Saturday 26^th November at Fortress Melbourne.

After 11 weeks of competitive gameplay and 138 battles, North Sydney Sentinels will be looking to defend their crown. A consistent, indomitable force in ANZPL, the Sentinels have won three seasons of the four to date and will be looking to clinch their fourth Grand Final victory.

Despite dominating the regular season, the South Sydney Skorpions have struggled to become triumphant against the North Sydney Sentinels. Heading into their second Grand Finals, the team will no doubt be arming up for a tactical win.

Jake Truman, World of Tanks Associate Producer, said this year’s Grand Finals will now feature a ‘best of 9’ format, which means the Skorpions and Sentinels, will need to take five victories and spread their diversity across the map.

“Tension is high between the formidable opponents, as they head into their second Grand Finals together. The North Sydney Sentinels will be playing strategically to keep their crown, while the South Sydney Skorpions will be giving it their all to topple the Sentinels once and for all,” said Jake.

This year’s winners will be awarded with the majority of the AUD$25,000 cash prize, as well as a set of HyperX peripherals – a HyperX Cloud Core Wireless Headset, and the HyperX Fury Mousemat alongside the HyperX Pulsefire Haste Mouse.

Tickets are available now for those who want to see the Grand Finals live in action at Fortress Melbourne. Entry is fee and for the paid ticket selection, $10 will be donated from every ticket to Movember. To book your ticket now, visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/world-of-tanks-season-5-anzpl-grand-final-tickets-448882167647

For those who want to watch the action from the comfort of their home, the Grand Finals will be streamed on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/worldoftanksanz 

The World of Tanks ANZ Premier League (ANZPL) is a 5v5 competitive World of Tanks mode, featuring state-based teams, a double round robin group stage, a grassroots league in the ANZBL, and an offline LAN final to determine the best team across Australia and New Zealand.

For more information on World of Tanks, the World of Tanks ANZ Premier League or to download World of Tanks for free, visit www.worldoftanks.asia

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