Paris, January 4^th, 2023 – Gameloft, a leader in game creation and publishing, announced today the appointment of Alexandre de Rochefort as its new Chief Executive Officer. Alexandre was previously General Manager of Gameloft and Chief Financial Officer.

Additionally, two new talents will be appointed as Executive Committee members: Hoang-Vi Klatchoian as Chief Financial Officer and Pierre-Yves Berthet, formerly VP M&A at Vivendi, as Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer.

“Throughout his proven leadership at Gameloft, Alexandre has been instrumental in the growth and performance of the company and has, more recently, successfully contributed to Gameloft’s transformation into a recognized powerhouse creating games for all digital platforms. I am thrilled to see this passionate professional promoted as CEO of Gameloft at a time when the company is experiencing great momentum on the back of Disney Dreamlight Valley massive success. Huge congratulations to Alexandre and the new members of Gameloft’s Executive Committee. These are the reflection of Vivendi’s commitment to promoting internal talents and fostering mobility across the group,” said Arnaud de Puyfontaine, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of Vivendi.  

“It is an honor to pursue my duty as CEO of Gameloft after over 22 years in this company,” added Alexandre de Rochefort. “This is the dawn of a new era for Gameloft as a cross-platform game developer and publisher, and I am thrilled to be leading the company with the help of our reorganized Executive Committee and the trust of our parent company Vivendi.”

Baudouin Corman, who spent 17 years at Gameloft in Europe, USA and South America and had a pivotal role in Gameloft’s recent operational turnaround and business success of the company, is stepping down from his role as General Manager and Chief Operating Officer to pursue new endeavors. Other members of the Executive Committee remain in charge of their respective departments.

Alexandre de Rochefort

Alexandre de Rochefort graduated from ESSEC (Paris). He began his career at Schroders Securities in London as an equity analyst in the Technology team. Alexandre de Rochefort joined Gameloft in July 2000, shortly after the creation of the company, and assumed the position of CFO since.

Hoang-Vi Klatchoian

Hoang-Vi Klatchoian graduated from Montpellier Business School. She started her career at Accenture in 2008 as a consultant. She continued in finance transformation consulting until 2020 before she joined Gameloft, first as Transformation Director and then as Deputy CFO.

Pierre-Yves Berthet

Pierre-Yves Berthet is an HEC graduate (class of 2008). He started his career in 2008 as a strategy analyst at SFR, covering internet and diversification on digital businesses. He joined Vivendi’s Innovation team in 2012, and then Vivendi’s M&A department in 2015, where he handled several acquisition & divestiture operations, mainly in digital media and gaming. Pierre-Yves is also a teacher at HEC Executive Education.

About Gameloft

A leading game developer and publisher, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field, creating innovating experiences for over 20 years. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, from mobile to cross-platforms titles for PC and consoles. It operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Dragon Mania Legends, Modern Combat, and Dungeon Hunter, and also partners with major rights holders including Universal, Illumination Entertainment, LEGO®, Hasbro®, Fox Digital Entertainment, Mattel®, Lamborghini®, and Ferrari®. Gameloft distributes its games in more than 100 countries and employs 3,600 people worldwide. Every month, 58 million unique users can be reached by advertisers through Gameloft for brands, a B2B service dedicated to brands and agencies. Gameloft is a Vivendi Group company.

All trademarks referenced above are owned by their respective trademark owners.

About Vivendi

Since 2014, Vivendi has been building a world-class content, media and communications group. The Group owns leading, highly complementary assets in television and movies (Canal+ Group), communications (Havas Group), publishing (Editis), magazines (Prisma Media), video games (Gameloft) and live entertainment and ticketing (Vivendi Village). It also owns a global digital content distribution platform (Dailymotion). Vivendi’s various businesses cohesively work together as an integrated industrial group to create greater value. Vivendi is committed to the environment and has set the goal of contributing to global net zero carbon by adopting an approach in line with the Paris Agreements. In addition, the Group is helping to build more open, inclusive and responsible societies by supporting diverse and inventive creative works, promoting broader access to culture, education and its businesses, and increasing awareness of 21^st-century challenges and opportunities. www.vivendi.com.

Experience the new Horde Mode XL in 4K|60 FPS with more zombies than ever before possible

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Jan. 4, 2023 — Saber Interactive has announced that World War Z: Aftermath, the ultimate co-op zombie shooter inspired by Paramount Pictures’ blockbuster film, will officially launch on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S on January 24. Owners of the game on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One will receive a free upgrade to these new versions, featuring vivid 4K|60 FPS action, on their respective platforms.

January 24 will also mark the arrival of the new supersized Horde Mode XL, available in Aftermath exclusively on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Horde Mode XL follows the same rules as the game’s standard Horde Mode, with a devilish twist — scattered among the normal waves of enemies will be a special XL wave bursting with over 1,000 hungry zombies. You and your team will have to pull out all the stops to survive this overwhelming and terrifying challenge.

All World War Z: Aftermath and World War Z players on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC will also receive a free update on January 24 that introduces mutators into the standard Horde Mode Z game mode, along with devastating and deadly new weapons and a revamped and improved weapon progression system.

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 in two totally new story campaign episodes set in the city of Rome (including Vatican City) and Russia’s snowbound Kamchatka peninsula.

Aftermath delivers the definitive World War Z package with all content from World War Z: Game of the Year Edition, including full episodes in New York, Moscow, Marseille, Jerusalem and Tokyo. Experience the heart-pounding immersion of Aftermath’s optional first-person mode, decimate the undead with a new melee system, and level eight unique classes with distinct play styles and customizable loadouts.

For the latest World War Z news, visit 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 and Evil Dead: The Game. 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 Corporation

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of 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.

TM & © 2023 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

The Odyssey Neo G9’s groundbreaking dual UHD 57” curved display paves the way for monitors in 2023 and beyond

Samsung’s 2023 Monitor lineup. Image simulated for illustrative purposes.

SYDNEY, Australia – 4 January 2023 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the company will introduce new models in its monitor lineup, expanding its visual display leadership for the users.

New offerings in the Odyssey, ViewFinity and Smart Monitor lineups at CES^® 2023 will deliver exceptional image quality and a range of innovative features for people looking to

work, play and live through their monitor display.

Samsung is revolutionising the ultra-wide display category by launching the 57” Odyssey Neo G9, the world’s first single monitor with dual ultra-high definition resolution.This innovation is a testament to Samsung’s industry-leading position in delivering an immersive and lifelike gaming experience.

“We are introducing the future of gaming monitors with our Odyssey Neo G9, making each game more lifelike with innovative features and picture quality on a new scale,” said Hoon Chung, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “CES is the perfect place to showcase our innovations that can take not only gamers, but also graphic designers or TV fans to the next level, while providing personalised experiences across a range of integrated smart apps.”

Odyssey Neo G9: The World’s First Dual UHD Gaming Monitor

Samsung’s Odyssey Neo G9 Gaming Monitor delivers 7,680×2,160 resolution and a 32:9 aspect ratio in one screen for the first time. Image simulated for illustrative purposes.

The Odyssey Neo G9 Gaming Monitor (Model Name: G95NC) helps gamers see new levels of detail with an incredible field of view. The gaming monitor delivers 7,680×2,160 resolution and a 32:9 aspect ratio in one screen for the first time.

Its 1000R curved 57” screen uses quantum mini LED technology with VESA Display HDR 1000 specification to deliver superior imaging in most game environments, from shadows to bright scenes. The Matte Display reduces light reflection on the screen, minimising distractions during the most intense gaming sessions.

It also boasts the world’s first DisplayPort 2.1 support, which transfers data approximately twice as fast as the previously used DisplayPort 1.4. In addition, the new DP2.1 allows lossless industry-standard Display Stream Compression (DSC) to transmit information without distortion.

The Odyssey Neo G9 also supports a refresh rate of 240Hz, so that gamers will not miss a thing during fast-paced gameplay.

Odyssey OLED G9: Brighter Whites, Deeper Blacks, and Near Infinite Colour Contrast

Samsung’s Odyssey OLED G9 Gaming Monitor features a 0.1ms response time and 240Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay. Image simulated for illustrative purposes.

The Odyssey OLED G9 (Model Number: G95SC) is the latest addition to the Odyssey OLED lineup, featuring a dual quad-HD 49” 1800R curved display, with a 32:9 ratio. Its quantum dot technology OLED lighting is controlled pixel-by-pixel, allowing a near-infinite colour contrast ratio.

The OLED screen illuminates each pixel separately and does not rely on a backlight, allowing a 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio while delivering true RGB and true black without colour filters.

For smooth gameplay, the Odyssey OLED G9 also features a 0.1ms response time and 240Hz refresh rate to reduce lagging and skipping.

The Odyssey OLED G9 also uses apps from partners like Prime Video, Netflix and YouTube through Smart Hub, which allows users to enjoy various over-the-top (OTT) content using an Internet connection, without the need for a PC.

ViewFinity S9: Smart Colour Calibration Designed for Creative Professionals

Samsung’s ViewFinity S9 features a 5K 27” screen for the first time and is optimised for creative professionals. Image simulated for illustrative purposes.

The ViewFinity S9 (Model Number: S90PC) is Samsung’s newest addition to its High Resolution monitor lineup. It features a 5K 27” screen for the first time and is optimised for creative professionals such as graphic designers and photographers. Its 5,120 x 2,880 resolution combined with its wide colour gamut of up to 99% DCI-P3, provides crisp and true-to-form details, and its average Delta E ≦ 2[1] colour accuracy also produces clear and precise colour representation, even in complicated or nuanced visual environments.

The monitor’s built-in Colour Calibration Engine ensures precise screen colour and brightness, allowing users to adjust white balance, Gamma and RGB colour balance for perfect accuracy with their smartphones through the Samsung Smart Calibration application. The Matte Display limits light reflection and glare to minimise distractions while working.

Users can connect cameras and other devices to the monitor through USB-C and Thunderbolt 4 connections to easily transfer gigantic files of high-resolution video or other large data sets from storage devices to their PC. The ViewFinity S9 comes with a 4K SlimFit camera and supports native video conferencing through apps such as Google Meet that are included in the Samsung Smart Hub.

Smart Monitor M8: Bringing Productivity, Entertainment and Personal Life Together

Samsung’s Smart Monitor M8 to be available in a new 27” size. App availability and content may vary by country and separate subscriptions may be required. Image simulated for illustrative purposes.

The Smart Monitor M8 (Model Number: M80C) features a stylish and slim design and now comes in a new 27” size in addition to the existing 32” size, both with 4K resolution.

The height-adjustable stand with tilt support gives users the best angle. The screen can now pivot 90 degrees, which helps users view long documents with less scrolling. It also meets VESA mount compatibility standards to help save space and retain a clutter-free environment.

The Smart Monitor M8 can connect, control, and manage hundreds of compatible connected devices through the built-in SmartThings Hub, including lights, cameras, doorbells, locks, thermostats, and more[2]. Samsung plans to expand device choices and usability by supporting Matter functionality and Home Connectivity Alliance standards from this year onwards.

Mouse control functionality has been added to many of the Smart Monitor’s over-the-top apps, including SmartThings and the Smart Hub, for a new level of convenient control without a remote.

Users can use the Smart Monitor M8 to get instant access to Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube and other over-the-top services through Smart Hub[3].

The new My Contents feature provides users with helpful information at a glance. When the monitor is on standby mode and detects a registered smartphone through low-power Bluetooth, it shows the user’s personalised photos, schedule and more on the screen. The monitor returns to standby mode when the phone moves out of range.

The integrated SlimFit camera in the Smart Monitor M8 has been upgraded with 2K resolution and works with video conferencing apps such as Google Meet.

In addition, the Smart Monitor M8 is also protected by Samsung Knox Vault, which encrypts personal data and keeps stored files and information isolated from the device’s main operating system to help safeguard it from attacks.

Samsung’s new range of monitors including Odyssey Neo G9, Odyssey OLED G9, ViewFinity S9, and Smart Monitor M8 will be available in Australia in 2023.

Register your interest to get the latest updates and special offers regarding Samsung’s 2023 monitor and AV products, as announced at CES 2023 via https://www.samsung.com/au/firstlook/ from 2:00pm on 4 January 2023.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com.

[1] Delta E is the standard calculation metric which correlates the human visual judgment of differences between two perceived colours. Delta E ≦2 colour accuracy means superior, accurate colour reproduction, achieving better than the eye can see colour difference.

[2] Explore more at https://www.samsung.com/au/apps/smartthings

[3] App availability and content may vary by country and separate subscriptions may be required.

LOS ANGELES – January 3, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, released a new game update for The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross that celebrates the New Year Festival 2023 with a bounty of new content, rewards and a new playable character from the [The Seven Deadly Sins].

The newest character [Cursed Shackles] Purgatory Meliodas will be a familiar face to fans of the anime and enters the game as a Dark Attribute Hero. Players can unlock this new hero and many more in the New Year Festival 2023 Poll Draw. The list of characters, which are determined by players, from Poll Draw includes [Last Philosopher] Mage of Infinity Merlin, [Twisted Darkness] Berserk Estarossa, [Holy Warrior] Traitor Meliodas, and [Restored Memories] Elizabeth of Eternal Rebirth. SSR heroes are guaranteed at 300 and 600 miles, while the latest addition [Cursed Shackles] Purgatory Meliodas is guaranteed at 900 miles.

The celebratory update also brings the New Year Festival 2023 Special Mission, which is composed of five different missions that allow players to earn rewards after completing each, as well as when all five missions are completed. Special prizes as part of the special mission include Diamonds, a New Year Festival 2023 Poll Ticket, Growth materials, and more.

Starting today, players can experience this and all the various New Year Festival update content and events including:

• New Year 2023 Lucky Raffle Drum: 3 chances to use a raffle drum are provided every day for players that complete a mission. A total of 7,777,777 Diamonds are available for the entire global players, with the first class earning 1,000 Diamonds.
• New Year 2023 Check-in Event: Players that check in to the game for 28 days can receive up to 300 Diamonds.
• New Year Festival 2023 Roulette Event: Players can spring the wheel by using a special currency, which is earned by playing the game, and earn rewards including an event costume, an event artifact, and [New Legend] Demon Meliodas.   
• New Year Festival 2023 Event Boss Parade: A different event boss will appear every week for a chance to earn the special event costume, event artifact, and more Diamonds. The first week will feature boss Malek, while bosses Kimara and Baruja will be featured the second and third week respectively.
• New Year 2023 Event Artifact Wish Draw: Earn existing event artifacts by entering the Artifact Wish Draw for a chance to earn an artifact card, with chances increased if 3 cards are registered in the wish list.
• Additional Content Updates: Chapter 25.5 and new Holy Relics like Foreign Swordsman Nanashi and Wanderer Thonar have also been added with today’s update.

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

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

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

©Nakaba Suzuki, KODANSHA/The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of the Commandments Project,MBS. All Rights Reserved.

©Nakaba Suzuki, KODANSHA/The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon’s Judgement Production Committee, TX

©Netmarble Corp. & Netmarble F&C Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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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

Take on the mantle of Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman in the upcoming new family-friendly co-op action adventure to save Happy Harbour from the nefarious Mr. Mxyzptlk

Watch the full reveal trailer here

Outright Games, the leading publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, is pleased to reveal the game features and launch date for DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos. Licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC, Outright Games calls DC fans of all ages to unite against chaos in this all-new open world action adventure game. The game will be available in retail stores from March 10th 2023 on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™ and digitally on Xbox One, Xbox X|S and Steam.

Designed to be fun for the whole family, play as fan favourite Super Heroes Batman, Superman or Wonder Woman to battle Mr. Mxyzptlk, the trickster from the 5th Dimension, who has arrived to reign chaos. He is one of the most powerful Super-Villains, with the ability to manipulate space and time and who also really enjoys pranks. Mr. Mxyzptlk has summoned Starro the Conqueror to keep the Justice League busy while he becomes the new self-appointed Mayor of Happy Harbor.

One of the first villains that the Justice League fought against together in The Brave and the Bold No.28 in 1960, Starro the Conqueror, the mind controlling alien, wreaks havoc across the town. Players will face action-packed missions and must defeat hordes of enemies using each hero’s unique abilities, from Superman’s Heat Vision and Super Breath to Wonder Woman’s Truth’s Pull, to restore peace. Fly, lasso and flip across Happy Harbor to complete puzzles and unlock outfits and special upgrades to customise the DC Super Heroes in this colourful open world adventure. Players can also interact with other Justice League members Green Lantern, Cyborg, The Flash and Aquaman who make cameos throughout the game.

Fans can enjoy DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos with friends and family in 2-player couch co-op to engage with exciting and hilarious gameplay.

(insert name) of Outright Games said: “Working alongside DC and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to bring DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos to life has levelled up the Outright Games portfolio. Fans love the ultimate ensemble team, The Justice League, which is why we are excited to include Mr. Mxyzptlk in this game’s story. Mr Mxyzptlk creates such a fun narrative for players to enjoy, as he thrives on bringing mischief and mayhem to Happy Harbor. We wanted to create an adventure that honed in on the character traits of our Super-Villains, allowed players to experience iconic super powers while also creating a fun experience for younger audiences to be introduced to the Justice League universe.”

DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos will be available from March 10th 2023 on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox X|S and Steam.

About DC

DC, part of Warner Bros. Discovery, creates iconic characters and enduring stories and is one of the world’s largest publishers of comics and graphic novels.  DC’s creative work entertains audiences of every generation around the world with DC’s stories and characters integrated across Warner Bros. Discovery’s film, television, animation, consumer products, home entertainment, games, and themed experiences divisions, and on the DC Universe Infinite digital comic subscription service.  Learn more at DC.com.

About PHL Collective

Since 2013 PHL Collective has designed and released numerous games for console, mobile, PC, and VR; it’s gained media attention and won awards for quality and gameplay. PHL’s games, coupled with its strong management and production processes, have fueled the studio’s growth, and made it Philadelphia’s largest game developer.

About Outright Games: 

Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on bringing quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved entertainment licences globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favourites such as My Friend Peppa Pig with Hasbro, Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Rise of SH1FT3R with NBC Universal, Jumanji: The Video Game with Sony Pictures and PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls with Nickelodeon. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy.

For more information please visit: www.outrightgames.com 

KYIV, UKRAINE — 29, December 2022
As the most hard and unpredictable year in our studio’s history draws to its end, GSC Game World is pleased to present the new S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl trailer:

The video contains footage from both cutscenes and gameplay, and gives a better understanding of the adventure beyond. Featuring a huge, borderless open-world and a non-linear story, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl releases on PC and Xbox Series X/S in 2023. The game will be available on Game Pass day one, and pre-orders are opened on our website, as well as on Steam and GOG

We dedicate this trailer to our fallen heroes: the ones who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect Ukraine. We also want to take a moment to express gratitude for all the support we have been receiving from our players and partners during the past months. Even the basic words can do miracles when the situation is dire. Thank you so much for being with us during these uneasy times.

Since the very start of Russia’s full-fledged war against our country, GSC Game World has been supporting Ukraine in all the ways we could. For those willing to do the same, we recommend following a link to the official charity fund of Mr. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine himself:
https://u24.gov.ua/

Feel free to follow our social channels to get the new info about the game as it comes out:Website: https://www.stalker2.com/

About S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a brand-new entry in the legendary series, enjoyed by millions of players worldwide.

The unique combination of first-person shooter, immersive sim, and horror is back. With unprecedented scale, advanced graphics, freedom of choices, and the thickest atmosphere of a deadly adventure, it’s going to be the ultimate S.T.A.L.K.E.R. experience

Welcome to The Zone — an area of exclusion around the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant. Full of radiation, mutants, and anomalies, it keeps drawing adventurers from beyond the perimeter.

Bounty hunters dwell deep into the Zone, driven by its treasures and mysteries. These people are known as stalkers.

Are you ready to become one of them?

About GSC Game World
GSC Game World is a Ukrainian video game development company based in Kyiv. Founded in 1995, it is best known for the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Cossacks game series. The studio is currently developing the next big entry in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise.

Epic Game Store launches 30 Dec. with full cross-play capabilities

SELANGOR, Malaysia – 29 Dec. 2022 – Eximius: Seize the Frontline, the strategy shooter hybrid from Ammobox Studios seamlessly blending FPS and RTS action, marches onto the battlefield with Season 3, “The Breakthrough,” update alongside an official launch on Epic Game Store with full cross-platform multiplayer tomorrow, 30 Dec. 2022.

Get the lay of the land in a whole new light with fully revamped graphics and optimization systems courtesy of Unreal Engine 5. Recruit freshly reworked units from Support Crawler, APC, Specialist, Armory and Deployed Mule, and Service Ironguard to round out a capable team of commandos. Unite the squadron with seven distinct skins, including two premium options, and enjoy newly implemented key remapping potentials in addition to other exciting updates.

Rival security contractors compete for total control over a devolving dystopian world. The field is dominated by two forces, the Axeron Corporation, a private research organization known as AXR, and the Global Security Force, a peacekeeping organization known as GSF. Both sides hold the irrevocable belief that their status quo will pull society from its downfall, and will stop at nothing to achieve complete authority.

Skillfully meld tactical gameplay with real-time strategy and assemble a powerful team of hand-picked units to engage in 5v5 squad-based combat. Set up camp and train an unstoppable battalion of soldiers as acting Commander on the RTS side. Then, switch into the first-person shooter role to neutralize combatants and gather resources to upgrade forces for the next skirmish. 

“Eximius: Seize the Frontline continues to expand with even more opportunities for growth and experimentation, and we at Ammobox couldn’t be more thrilled,” said Jeremy Choo, Director, Ammobox Studios. “We strive to offer commanders ample choice in how they play between real-time strategy and first-person shooter styles. We’re proud to bring Eximius’ fully upgraded systems to fans today, and look forward to introducing new divisions to the AXR and GSF forces in the very near future!”

Eximius: Seize the Frontline is available now, including the Season 3 update, on Epic Game Store for free as a part of their weekly giveaway as well as Windows PC via Steam and the Humble Store at a 75% launch-week discount for $7.49. Following the conclusion of the sale, the permanent price will be lowered to $19.99. Eximius features English, German, Russian, and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) language support.

To learn more, visit the official site and join the community on Twitter, Facebook, and Discord.

About Ammobox Studios

Ammobox Studios is an independent developer based in Malaysia. Founded on the core concepts of innovation and a people-first studio culture, they seek to deliver memorable experiences by innovating on classic mechanics. Eximius: Seize the Frontline is their debut title.

For more on Ammobox Studios, please visit the official website.

Get Marvel’s Midnight Suns in the Firaxis Tactical Legends special offer on Steam, which includes XCOM 2 and XCOM: Enemy Unknown at special pricing*!

2K today announced Firaxis Tactical Legends, a new special offer on Steam that is available until January 2, 2023* and includes base game versions of Marvel’s Midnight Suns, XCOM: Enemy Unknown and XCOM 2. The special offer is available today at a suggested retail price of $89.92 and is eligible for the Steam “Complete the Set” feature, where you only pay for and receive items that you don’t already own. 

Firaxis’ latest game, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, is included as part of the Firaxis Tactical Legends special offer. Nominated for IGN’s Best RPG of 2022, Marvel’s Midnight Suns launched to critical acclaim, with VGC awarding it at 5 out of 5, calling it a “modern strategy classic.” PC Gamer said it was “completely brilliant” and scored it an 88 out of 100, and Rock Paper Shotgun called it “one of the best super hero games full stop.” The Firaxis Tactical Legends special offer includes:

Marvel’s Midnight Suns

• Marvel’s Midnight Suns combines the rich story, character relationships, customization and progression of an RPG with the tactical strategy and combat mechanics of a revolutionary new card-based tactics game. Set in the darker side of the Marvel Universe, you will forge unbreakable bonds with legendary Marvel Super Heroes and dangerous supernatural warriors in the fight against the world’s greatest threat yet…the demonic forces of Lilith and the elder god Chthon. 

XCOM: Enemy Unknown

• Winner of dozens of Game of the Year awards, XCOM: Enemy Unknown is the modern remake of the classic and beloved original XCOM. XCOM: Enemy Unknown will place you in control of a secret paramilitary organization called XCOM. As the XCOM commander, you will defend against a terrifying global alien invasion by managing resources, advancing technologies, and overseeing combat strategies and individual unit tactics.

XCOM 2

• XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Aliens now rule Earth, promising a brilliant future for mankind while secretly hiding a sinister agenda. As the leader of a guerrilla force facing impossible odds, you must ignite a global resistance to eliminate the alien threat and save the human race from extinction. 

For more information on the Firaxis Tactical Legends special offer, visit the Steam page.

For more information on Marvel’s Midnight Suns, visit www.midnightsuns.com and sign up for the 2K newsletter, become a fan on Facebook, subscribe on YouTube, follow on Twitter and Instagram, and join the conversation using the hashtag #MidnightSuns. 

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

*Firaxis Tactical Legends special offer available on Steam until 9:59 a.m. PT on January 2, 2023 (and equivalent time zones where offer is available). Pricing and availability may vary by region. See steampowered.com for details. Terms apply.

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BLINK Beauty, a BLACK & PINK package designed by the BLACKPINK members will be released

SEOUL – Dec. 23, 2022 – On Friday, Dec. 23, Nexon Korea Co., Ltd. (CEO Lee Jeong-heon) announced the update for the collaboration between Nexon’s flagship IP MapleStory and global artist BLACKPINK.

Nexon has recently released two episodes of the collaboration videos as a preview for the collaboration project. Episode one of the collaboration videos features MapleStory gameplay experiences and each BLACKPINK member’s fashion style preferences. In episode two, BLACKPINK members divide into two teams – BLACK team (JISOO, JENNIE) and PINK team (ROSÉ, LISA) – and use BLACKPINK’s popular songs as inspiration to design collaboration items with the game’s art design department. Those two-episode videos where BLACKPINK members talk about their gaming experiences and provide ideas for design items have garnered a lot of attention from the players.

In this collaboration, MapleStory has released two BLACK Packages, two PINK Packages and BLINK Beauty item (Face/Hair). BLACK Packages, which are designed by JISOO and JENNIE, will include a chic and charismatic concept inspired by the popular songs “Pink Venom” and “Shut Down.” PINK Packages, which are designed by ROSÉ and LISA, will include the cute, bubbly, and lively concept inspired by the popular songs “As If It’s Your Last,” “Boombayah,” “Ice Cream,” and “DDU-DU DDU-DU.”

More information and details for the “MapleStory X BLACKPINK” collaboration update can be found on the official MapleStory and MapleStory M communities in North America, Taiwan, Singapore, Japan, and Korea.

Official MapleStory M Community: Facebook / Instagram /Twitter / Twitch / YouTube

About MapleStory M  https://maplestorym.nexon.com/

MapleStory M, launched globally on July 24, 2018, brings the nostalgic world of side-scrolling MMORPG MapleStory to mobile, offering the same endless amount of customization, immersive storylines and epic boss raids that fans have come to expect from the legendary franchise. MapleStory M quickly reached 10 million downloads within 100 days after global launch and celebrates its four year anniversary in 2022 having 16 million total downloads globally.

About NEXON Co., Ltd 

Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games and Virtual Worlds. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and added to the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. In 2020, Nexon was added to the Nikkei 225. Nexon currently has more than 45 live games on multiple platforms including mobile and available in more than 190 countries. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter. In 2021, Nexon completed the acquisition of Embark Studios AB, a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, developing multiple projects for global release.