Players Can Enjoy the Holidays with New Starlight Celebration and Heavensturn Seasonal Events

London (Dec. 23, 2022) – Duringtoday’s Letter from the Producer LIVE broadcast, SQUARE ENIX® revealed that FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online’s Patch 6.3: “Gods Revel, Lands Tremble” will launch on Tuesday, January 10^th, 2023.

A new trailer offered players a fresh look at what to expect when Patch 6.3 launches, which includes a number of new activities including new main scenario quests, alliance raid, trial and more.
Additionally, updates scheduled for Patch 6.35 were also shared, including a new series of daily tribal quests and the next stage in the Hildibrand story saga.

You can view the trailer for Patch 6.3 here: https://sqex.to/S2deA

Further details on Patch 6.3 content are available below:

●       New Main Scenario Quests – In the darkness of the Thirteenth, the Warrior of Light finds an unexpected ally in a half-voidsent woman named Zero. She returns with them to the Source for a time, and upon recovering from their recent trials, they prepare to continue the search for Azdaja. But an unforeseen threat bars their path…

●       New Side Story Quests – Continue Tataru’s Grand Endeavor and the Tales of Newfound Adventure.

●       New 8-Player Trial – A new challenge at both Normal and Extreme difficulties.

●       New Unreal Trial – Containment Bay P1T6 (Unreal) – As ever, the faux commander craves tales of death-defying derring-do, and in a bid to satisfy him, you cast your mind back to your frenetic encounter with the eikon Sophia. The memory remains vivid even now, and you find yourself facing the Goddess once more, your very survival hanging in the balance…

●       New 24-Player Alliance Raid – Myths of the Realm, Part 2: Euphrosyne.

●       New Ultimate Raid (Patch 6.31) – Launching two weeks after Patch 6.3, challenge a fearsome version of Omega in the latest Ultimate battle.

●       New Dungeon – Lapis Manalis – In pursuit of voidsent, you learn of an abandoned village in the mountains of Garlemald where garleans once practiced the reaper arts. But what will you find there deep in the heart of the mountain?
Duty Support Updates – Support will be added for the remaining Heavensward™ main scenario dungeons (The Great Gubal Library, The Aetherochemical Research Facility, The Antitower, Sohr Khai, Xelphatol and Baelsar’s Wall) so they can be completed alongside a party of NPC allies.

●       Island Sanctuary Updates – A number of quality-of-life improvements, new ranks, crops, animals and more.

●       Gold Saucer Updates – New Leap of Faith map added.

●       Miscellaneous Updates – A new treasure hunt dungeon, various retainer adjustments, a new Crystalline Conflict PvP arena, new custom deliveries and more.

Additionally, Patch 6.35 will also include the following updates:

●       New Tribal Quests: Loporrits – New daily quests for Disciples of the Hand.

●       New Deep Dungeon: Eureka Orthos – The highly anticipated successor to Palace of the Dead and Heaven-on-High.

●       Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures

●       Manderville Weapons Update

To rewatch the broadcast, please watch the archived stream at: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1686701110

Players will also be able to celebrate the Starlight Celebration in-game seasonal event up until December 31 and go on an adventure to obtain seasonal items, including a new mount, the Starlight Steed. Additionally, as the year ends, and a new one begins, players can celebrate the annual Heavensturn in-game seasonal event which will run from January 1 to 16 and offer fun rewards to collect as well.

Finally, players on the North American data centers are now able to utilize the four new Worlds that launched alongside the new logical data center, named “Dynamis.” Launched on November 1, this addition will serve to further reduce congestion during peak periods for the ever-expanding player　base with plans to expand again in the future. More details are available on the Lodestone at: https://sqex.to/Ro9we

With more than 27 million total registered players, there has never been a better time for newcomers to begin their adventures in the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online saga. The expanded Free Trial now includes all content from A Realm Reborn™ and the Heavensward™ expansion (and updates through Patch 3.56), as well as an additional playable race (Au Ra), and three additional playable jobs (Dark Knight, Astrologian, and Machinist). Free Trial players can enjoy hundreds of hours of award-winning gameplay and story experiences equivalent to two full FINAL FANTASY titles, without limit on playtime. More information is available: http://sqex.to/FFXIVFreeTrial

New players looking to get up to speed can dive into the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Starter Guide Series, a seven-part online video series which provides novice players with tips and tricks to get the most out of their adventure. The YouTube video series follows the journey of new player Kaz and his mentor Mayra, who guides him through his first steps in Eorzea. Watch the video series online at: https://sqex.to/8q2Pq

For more information on FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker™, visit the official site at: https://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/endwalker/

Competition Re-Evolved – ARK: The Survival of the Fittest Prototype Now Available On Steam
SEATTLE, WA – DECEMBER 23, 2022 – Today Studio Wildcard is continuing its ARK franchise expansion, giving the first in-depth look at Season One of ARK: The Animated Series and launching ARK: The Survival of the Fittest, a dinosaur battle royale spin-off of its hit video game.

WATCH THE FIRST FOOTAGE FROM ARK: THE ANIMATED SERIES SEASON ONE HERE: 

Featuring an unparalleled voice cast with the talents of Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All At Once), Gerard Butler (300), Russell Crowe (Gladiator), and Executive Produced by Vin Diesel (Fast Franchise), ARK: The Animated Series is an adaptation of the hit video game. In a sweeping story that spans eons of human & world history, 21st century paleontologist Helena Walker finds herself resurrected on a mysterious primeval land after tragedy. There she must learn to survive and find new allies, or die again at the hands of ruthless warlords — all while trying to uncover the true nature of their strange new world. ARK: The Animated Series will release on a to-be-announced platform in 2023. Join us then for an ageless adventure beyond life & death itself!

ARK: The Animated Series voice talent and character descriptions, in alphabetical order:

• Dee Bradley Baker vocalizes many of the ARK’s furry and scaly creature friends.
• Monica Bellucci plays Cassia Virila, a strong-willed Roman noblewoman during the Augustan Empire.
• Gerard Butler plays General Gaius Marcellus Nerva, a brutal ancient Roman despot.
• Devery Jacobs plays Alasie, a peppy 17th century Inuit teenager, now finding her place on the ARK.
• Cissy Jones plays The Gladiatrix, a formidable commander in Nerva’s army.
• Madeleine Madden plays 21st century Australian paleontologist Helena Walker, newly awoken on the ARK.
• Deborah Mailman plays Deborah Walker, a 21st century Aboriginal Australian activist, and mother to Helena Walker.
• Zahn McClarnon plays Thunder Comes Charging, a 19th century Lakota warrior who leads a thriving community on the ARK.
• Malcolm McDowell plays Senator Lucius Cassius Virilis, a manipulative aristocrat during the reign of Caesar Augustus.
• Juliet Mills plays Chava, a wise healer and village council member.
• Elliot Page plays Victoria Walker, an idealistic humanitarian aid worker, and wife of Helena Walker.
• Ragga Ragnars plays Queen Sigrid, a bellicose 10th century Viking warlord.
• David Tennant plays Sir Edmund Rockwell, an egocentric 19th century scientist harboring dark ambitions.
• Alan Tudyk plays The Captain, a crusty buccaneer who profitably sails the dangerous waters around the ARK.
• Karl Urban plays Bob, a recent square-jawed ARK arrival.
• Jeffrey Wright plays Henry Townsend, an 18th century American watchmaker and Patriot spy.
• Michelle Yeoh plays Meiyin Li, a 3rd century Chinese rebel leader, known on the ARK by her reputation as the formidable “Beast Queen.”
• Ron Yuan plays Han Li, a 3rd century Chinese rebel leader and brother to Meiyin.
  • With Russell Crowe playing Kor the Prophet, an eccentric ‘dino-whisperer’ hailing from a time before recorded history.
  • And Vin Diesel playing 24th century ‘Mek’-pilot, gearhead, & freedom-fighter Santiago.

Jay Oliva (Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox) has taken on the role of Executive Producer, Director, and Co-Showrunner, alongside ARK franchise creators Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, with the series being produced at Glendale-based Lex+Otis animation studio, and written by Marguerite Bennett and Kendall Deacon Davis.

COMPETITION RE-EVOLVED – ARK: THE SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST NOW AVAILABLE ON STEAM

It’s the ultimate Jurassic free-for-all to see who will be the last survivor – and dinosaur – standing with ARK: The Survival of the Fittest! This spin-off of ARK: Survival Evolved pits up to 60 combatants against each other in a fast-paced, action-packed struggle for survival, where players are ultimately pushed into an epic final showdown leading their Dinosaur Armies into battle. ARK: The Survival Of The Fittest, which is now released as a prototype available for players to try out, revives the competitive online survival arena ARK experience on PC (Steam) with a significant number of technical/quality of life/balance changes to make it more approachable for all players. A cross-play console release is planned for 2023.

Originally beta-launched in 2016, ARK: The Survival Of The Fittest is the only battle royale focused on large-scale creature-army confrontations, combined with a Real Time Strategy (RTS) overlay, for unique experiences in every match. Survivors will assemble dinosaur armies and duke it out in epic dino-battles until one tribe is left standing victorious.

For the latest ARK updates, follow us on Twitter, join our Discord, subscribe to our YouTube, visit the Website at playark.com, and watch us tame and train leviathan dinosaurs on Twitch.TV.

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ABOUT STUDIO WILDCARD
Founded in 2014 by industry veterans Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, Studio Wildcard’s mission is to bring AAA quality to ambitious indie titles designed for core gamers. The team emphasizes direct communication with its active community, implements player feedback into its fast, iterative dev cycle, and provides tools to drive user-generated content. Studio Wildcard includes distributed developers across multiple continents, as wherever talented developers reside, Wildcard seeks them out! www.studiowildcard.com

New Trailer and Extended Gameplay Walkthrough Debuted alongside Nintendo’s Inside the House of Indies: Holiday Event

December 23, 2022 – LOS ANGELES – As part of Nintendo’s Inside the House of Indies: Holiday Event, Rogue Games, publisher of the wildest games in the west, revealed Dust & Neon is coming to Nintendo Switch in early 2023.

The post-apocalyptic Wild West action game features tight twin-stick shooting controls, Roguelite-RPG progression, and loot… lots of loot, with thousands of revolvers, shotguns, and rifles. Shoot, collect and upgrade with dozens of unlockable abilities as players progress through the beautifully stylish cyber cowboy action shooter.

View the Dust & Neon Nintendo Direct gameplay trailer here: 

To get a feel for the core gameplay loop of Dust & Neon, Rogue Games has also provided an extended gameplay walkthrough showcasing the strategic top-down twin-stick shooting, looting, and deep roguelite progression. Catch a glimpse of the game’s unique mechanics such as the manual reload and automatic cover system, as well as the main hub world and character skill trees.

View the Dust & Neon extended walkthrough video here: 

Dust & Neon is coming to Steam, Epic Games Store, and Nintendo Switch in Early 2023. For the latest, follow Rogue on Twitter or Discord.

About Rogue Games
Rogue, founded by industry leaders with more than 150+ years of games publishing experience, brings innovative and distinct games to the masses. Its extensive portfolio of games, which spans console, PC, and mobile, features award-winning hit titles including Arcanium, Monomals, Super Impossible Road, Sprawl, and Swordcar. Rogue also recently announced key partnerships with Bloober Team and Netflix to bring a broad range of badass games to market. 

Rogue is headquartered in San Mateo with offices in Los Angeles and Seattle.

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Celebrate the Holiday Season with the GTA Online Festive Surprise – Interrupt a Standoff at Weazel Plaza, Beware of The Gooch, and More as Snow Blankets Los Santos

The Festive Surprise brings cheer and chaos to Southern San Andreas in equal measure. Local businesses and properties are festooned with holiday decorations, while weather forecasts call for a rare blanket of snowfall across the greater Los Santos area. In addition to the window dressing, Weazel News affiliates are reporting a rash of muggings by a local nuisance-maker, and tense standoffs atop Weazel Plaza.

With the overnight snowfall, an army of Snowmen have emerged around Southern San Andreas. If you should spot one, give in to your primal instincts — listen for the jingle of sleigh bells to find and destroy these wintry interlopers to earn GTA$ and RP. Locate and eradicate all 25 to earn an extra GTA$125,000 and the Snowman Outfit as a grim reminder of who’s boss.

Crime certainly spikes around the holidays: everyone’s flush with gifted cash, after all. So, beware of The Gooch, a nefarious opportunist now roaming the streets and lurking in the shadows, looking to empty the pockets of unsuspecting players while causing grievous bodily harm. Successfully fight off a surprise attack from this assailant before they strip you of your valuables to earn a little GTA$ bonus and The Gooch Mask.

The Weazel News holiday party has reportedly gone off the rails this year. Keep an eye on the sky above Weazel Plaza for robbers in a tense shootout with a LSPD helicopter. Get involved, strip the thieves of their wallet and pick up a brand-new weapon befitting of your vigilante heroics. Making sure the assailants are permanently silenced will also earn you a Season’s Greetings skin for the Pistol Mk II, that can be applied at any Weapons Workshop.

The Candy Cane and More Festive Surprise Gifts

Santa really outdid himself this holiday season. Log in anytime this week to receive a bushel of gifts, including the Candy Cane, plus additional supplies and accessories to maximize the holiday chaos.

2X GTA$ on Acid Lab Sell Missions

Helping Dax and the Fooliganz fight off the combined forces of the hippies and The Lost MC is only the beginning: source and intercept crucial supplies by any means necessary, then brew and distribute potent psychedelics to the masses to complete Acid Lab Sell Missions and earn 2X GTA$.

3X GTA$ and RP on Beast vs. Slasher

It’s a tale as old as time: a team of supernatural Beasts must use their powers and agility to outwit and outmaneuver pursuing Slashers. Win or lose, both teams in the holiday-themed Beast vs. Slasher walk away with Triple Rewards through December 28.

2X GTA$ and RP on Races

Picture yourself crossing the finish line, whole seconds ahead of the competition, adrenaline pumping, ringing in your ears. It feels good, doesn’t it? Now go chase that feeling and earn 2X GTA$ and RP on all Rockstar Created, Rockstar Verified, and Community Series Races for the next seven days.

Only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

Premium Test Ride: Imponte Arbiter GT

Visit Hao’s Special Works to get your ride spruced up with superlative performance and get a closer look at this week’s Premium Test Ride, an Imponte Arbiter GT Muscle Car on a full stack of below-the-counter performance-enhancing upgrades.

This Week’s HSW Time Trial

Once Hao gets done with your vehicle, test it out on the long stretch between North Chumash and Palomino Highlands in this week’s HSW Time Trial.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport and Luxury Autos Showrooms

The lineup of vehicles in Simeon’s Premium Deluxe Motorsport showroom this week includes a selection of cars wrapped in seasonal limited-time liveries. Visit Simeon’s showroom to get a closer gander at the following:

• Ocelot Ardent (Sports Classics) wrapped with the Tartan limited-time livery
• Vapid Clique (Muscle) equipped with Merry Cliquemas limited-time livery
• Maxwell Vagrant (Off-Road) decked out in the Blue Tartan limited-time livery
• Ocelot Stromberg (Sports Classics) 30% off
• Pegassi Toros (SUV)

Stop by the window display of the Luxury Autos showroom to check out the new Annis 300R Sports Carthat’s only available through December 28(and eligible for Imani Tech upgrades) and Överflöd Entity MT Super Car(available for HSW upgrades) up close and personal.

Other Vehicle Offerings This Week

Visitors to The Diamond Casino & Resort this week can give the Lucky Wheel a once-daily spin for the opportunity to walk away with prizes, including this week’s top reward: the Pfister Comet Safari Sports Car wrapped in the festive Deck The Halls limited-time livery.

Determined drivers who win an LS Car Meet Race every day for five days in a row will earn the keys to a seasonally appropriate Pfister Comet S2 Cabrio Sports Car wrapped in the Santa’s New Sled limited-time livery. Visitors to the car meet can also test out the Übermacht Revolter Sports Car equipped with a Tartan limited-time livery, the Pegassi Infernus Classic Sports Car (30% off), and Declasse Drift Tampa Sports Car (30% off).

GTA+

GTA+ Members can enjoy a new suite of benefits to complement the first dose of Los Santos Drug Wars:

• Free Acid Lab Upgrade for the new MTL Brickade 6×6 Service Car and 50% Faster Acid Production Speeds
• A Buckingham Alpha-Z1 airplane and LSIA Hangar A17
• 1.5X GTA$ and RP on First Dose Missions
• 1.5X GTA$ for Payphone Hits and Assassination Bonuses
• Free Holiday Clothing, including the Have You Seen Me? Sweater, Red-nosed outfit, and Nutcracker outfit
• And much more…

For full details, visit the GTA+ website.

DISCOUNTS:

Don’t head out into the snow-covered chaos empty-handed. Get 50% off the Homing Launcher and Proximity Mines and save on a selection of vehicles.

Vehicles: 30% Off

• Declasse Drift Tampa (Sports)
• Pegassi Infernus Classic (Sports Classics)
• Obey Tailgater S (Sedan)
• Declasse Granger 3600LX (SUV)
• JoBuilt Velum 5-Seater (Plane)
• Pegassi Toros (SUV)
• Benefactor Schafter V12 (Armored) (Sedan)
• Ocelot Stromberg (Sports Classics) 

Prime Gaming Benefits:

GTA Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account with Prime Gaming before January 25 will receive the Sprunk Snowflakes Festive sweater and a lump sum of GTA$125K for playing anytime this week.

All bonus GTA$ will be deposited into your Maze Bank account within 72 hours at the start of the next weekly event. The Sprunk Snowflakes Festive Sweater will be available in your wardrobe within 10 days of the next time you log in. To ensure access to future benefits, make sure to visit Prime Gaming and sign up.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

Experience the festive hunt for free from now until January 5th

Wrocław, Poland — 23 December 2022 — The nasty rascals have stolen all the candy in The City and their appearance mutated as a result of their cruel behaviour in Winter Tales the latest event in Dying Light 2 Stay Human. Complete special daily and weekly bounties to stop these ​​scoundrels and restore hope for the holidays.

Watch the official Winter Tales trailer:

Chilling Encounters

The cold-blooded infected have turned into Naughty Bolters, Naughty Helpers, and Uncle Snows. It’s up to players to cast out the infernal enemies spoiling the fun.

Baka the Unfortunate Returns

Compelled by a Christmas spirit, our resident sweet-tooth is back. Visit Baka at the Bazaar to discover what holiday surprises await this time around.

Get The Nutcracker Bundle for free

Get jolly hats, holiday-themed masks, Christmas-decorated weapons, and other cheery presents–collect the most sought after items of the season.

Most importantly: Unlock the new Nutcracker bundle for free by participating in the Winter Tales event.

–      Nutcracker skin: reach merchant level 5 and bring some gifts for Baka.

–      Go on your merry way: pick up 20 stolen presents to unlock the Nutcracker Paraglider reward.

–      Don’t deal with all the commotion alone–join other Pilgrims in celebration with the Bauble Mace after collectively gathering six million presents.

These rewards will appear in your in-game stash once the goal is reached. Head to Techlandgg.com, then sign in to your account to claim. Please note the Nutcracker bundle is time limited. Those who miss the winter party can buy the set ​​from digital stores later.

To help us create unforgettable experiences for all Dying Light 2 Stay Human players, join the conversation on Discord, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

For more information about Dying Light 2 Stay Human and Techland, head to www.dyinglight2.com

About Techland

Techland is one of the biggest and best-known Polish game developers with studios in Wroclaw and Warsaw. For over 30 years, we’ve carried a tradition of providing gamers with unforgettable experiences. We’re an international team of over 400 highly-skilled professionals driven by a passion for gaming, always striving for the best quality.

We’re fueled by the support of our global community built on the foundation of successful AAA franchises such as Call of Juarez, Dead Island, or Dying Light. The gamers’ trust in our games has resulted in our newest project, Dying Light 2 Stay Human, selling more than 5 million copies across all platforms within the first month after release.

On top of continuously growing the world of Dying Light through a robust post-launch support plan for Dying Light 2 Stay Human, we’re also working on an unannounced AAA Open World Action RPG set in a brand new fantasy universe; our biggest project to date.

Techland’s mission strictly determines every aspect of our work: we want to create unforgettable experiences.

Metroidvania and RPG elements combine in the ruined world of Engardin

Walnut Creek, Calif (Dec. 22, 2022) – Modus Games and Aurogon Shanghai revealed today during the Nintendo’s Inside the House of Indies: Holiday Event the release date for the gorgeous, fully hand-drawn Afterimage. The 2D action-adventure title is coming to PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch on April 25, 2023. The news was accompanied with a brand-new trailer showcasing the world of Engardin and the array of fantastical creatures that inhabit it:

Years after the cataclysm called “The Razing” nearly brought an end to human civilization, mystic forces suddenly assaulted mankind’s remaining settlements. Seeking to investigate these attacks, an amnesiac girl named Renee bid farewell to her destroyed village and embarked on her journey to discover the truth, inexplicably setting into motion a series of events that will determine the fate of the new world.

Afterimage combines its unique, hand-drawn aesthetic with deep RPG elements and a Metroidvania-like world to challenge its players to explore and traverse the land of Engardin. Explore treacherous environments, defeat challenging bosses, and uncover the secrets holding Engardin and its various inhabitants together.

The non-linear world of Engardin allows players to explore at their own pace. With over 200 pieces of equipment to collect, 6 different weapon classes to master and talent points to invest in multiple diverse skills, Afterimage allows players to take control of their own journey. 

For more information on Afterimage and Modus Games, visit www.modusgames.com or follow @modusgames on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Discord. 

About Modus Games
Modus Games is one of the fastest-growing video game publishers in the world. The label prides itself on providing AAA publishing services to talented developers across the globe. Modus Studios is a full-service development studio supporting creators of inspired interactive entertainment. For more information, visit www.modusgames.com.

About Aurogon Shanghai
Founded in 2007, Aurogon Shanghai is a video game developer headquartered in Shanghai, China, and a subsidiary of Wangyuan Shengtang. It is known for the Swords of Legends franchise.
 
The Afterimage team is a small indie team of Aurogon Shanghai, formed by Metroidvania lovers, passionate retro gamers, and anime and movie fanatics.

Available on Switch, Xbox and PlayStation, Physical & Collector’s Editions coming to Switch, PS4 and PS5

Boulder, Colo. (Dec. 22, 2022) — Serenity Forge (Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!) and LimboLane today announced during Nintendo’s Inside the House of Indies: Holiday Event that Smile For Me is launching across Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in Spring 2023. Also revealed is the game’s brand-new Physical and Collector’s Editions coming to Switch, PS4 and PS5:

In this offbeat point-and-click adventure, you don’t speak a single word. Instead, you nod and shake your head through various situations. Make friends, help them solve their problems to make them happy and… prepare for “The Big Event?”

Not all is as it seems in this abstract world called the Habitat. If you hope to make it in this mysterious place, you must de-mask the mysterious Doctor Habit before all is lost…

Originally released on Steam in 2019, Smile For Me’s 2023 release will be accompanied by new features including a remastered soundtrack, controller support, motion controls on Switch and PlayStation consoles, easter eggs, UI updates and new languages. Smile For Me’s Steam release has now been updated to include the above features save for new languages, which will launch in tandem with the console release. 

Alongside the digital release, Serenity Forge will also be releasing Physical and Collector’s Editions of Smile For Me.

The Physical Edition includes:

• A copy of the game
• Eight stylized random Habitician trading cards
• A high-quality 13-Sticker Sheet featuring characters and items from the game
• A soundtrack download card for all those remastered tunes

The Collector’s Edition includes:

• A copy of the game
• Four Acrylic Standees
• A soundtrack download card for all those remastered tunes
• Happiness Fakts full-fledged desk calendar
• Two inked stamps
• Smile For Me branded microfiber cloth
• All 24 Habitician Trading Cards
• Nine unique window cling stickers
• A high-quality 13-Sticker Sheet featuring characters and items from the game
• Double-sided acrylic charm of Kamal
• A gorgeous lenticular art card
• A stand-out Collector’s Edition box

Stay in the loop on all things Serenity Forge by visiting the team’s website and Twitter page.

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About Serenity Forge

Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives. Learn more at http://serenityforge.com/.

About LimboLane LimboLane is a queer-run games studio founded by game designer Day Lane and indie animator Yugo Limbo. LimboLane makes unique games that squish and bounce! Their work features strange places, lovable characters, and compelling stories. Folks of all sorts are invited into their weird and wacky worlds!

PlayStation Australia is excited to announce that the biggest promotion of the year has arrived at PlayStation Store, the January Sale sees discounts across a vast number of games and DLC for a limited time*.

Here’s a taste of some of the titles on offer…

• FIFA 23 Standard Edition
• Horizon Forbidden West Standard & Deluxe Editions
• Elden Ring Standard & Deluxe Editions
• Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales
• Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II – Cross-Gen Bundle**
• The Last of Us Part PS5 Standard & Deluxe Editions
• NBA 2K23 for PS5
• LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
• GTA Trilogy PS4 & PS5 Digital Bundle
• Gran Turismo 7 Standard Edition (PS5)
• Destiny 2: The With Queen Standard & Deluxe Editions
• Dead by Daylight: Special Edition PS4™ & PS5™

To check out the entire list of titles (there’s thousands) head to the PlayStation Blog, or PlayStation Store to find out your regional discount.

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

Simultaneously Docking onto Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Mac, Linux

SEATTLE – Dec. 21, 2022 – Sail Forth, a quirky, breathtaking sailing adventure, charts a surprise course to launch today during Nintendo’s Holiday House of Indies Event, with no prior release date announcement. Developer Festive Vector and publisher Quantum Astrophysicists Guild, known for best-selling titles like The Bridge (4M units) and Cozy Grove (500k+ units), uncovered charming treasures today on Nintendo Switch, Playstation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, as well as PC, Mac, and Linux via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Humble Bundle.

Awaken upon the remains of yer shipwreck with no memories n’ direction. Tie together the remains of yer vessel to craft a makeshift sailboat n’ seek answers across the Deepblue, embarking on a weighty quest where yer world’s fate hangs in the balance. Master accessible, semi-realistic wind sailin’ physics to navigate a wide, expansive ocean littered with six distinct island biomes.

Discover uncharted regions like the ice-filled Frigid Sea, ancient stone structures in the Green Ruins, or impenetrable treelines of Pine Peaks. Scan the coastlines fer upgrade materials, landlubber recruits, skulking Skull Clan bases, ability-locked containers (or contain’arrs?), among tons of other seafarin’ activities. When yer treasure hoard runs dry, take on more than 30 side quests or challenge other swabs to a variety of mini games includin’ boat racin’, target shootin’, card gamin’, fishin’ contests, or photo collectin’.

S’not all fun ‘n games though, matey, as ye transform yer frail dingy into a fearsome fleet with over 40 weapons, 20 ships, plus eight types of stat alterin’ crewmates to choose from. Befriend somber sailors or accept the apologies of remorseful renegades post sea skirmish to expand the crew into a full fleet of ships, formin’ various attack or navigation strategies. Bring together the denizens of this here shimmerin’ turquoise world to save the planet from seven deep sea baddies corrupted by a mysterious substance known, arr… The Deadrock.

“Holiday cheer has sailed to the high seas and brought the gift of Sail Forth!!” said Michelle Lega, Producer, Quantum Astrophysicists Guild, “We are also stoked to reveal two new modes to expand accessibility, Auto Sail and Free Sail. Auto Sail mode provides easier navigation for struggling sailors and Free Sail mode only offers the company of the open ocean and endless horizon. We appreciate everyone’s patience this past year as we worked hard to ensure this adventure will be enjoyed by both realistic sailing fans and casual captains. Thank you all!”

Sail Forth is available today on Nintendo Switch, Playstation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, as well as PC, Mac, and Linux via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Humble Bundle for $19.99 with English, Simplified Chinese, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, and Simplified English language support.

For more information on Sail Forth, please visit the official website and join the community by following @sailforthgame and @festivevector on Twitter, or search for #SailForth on social media.

About Festive Vector

Festive Vector is a one-person development studio (AKA David Evans) based in Seattle, Washington. From inception, David’s projects focus on creating feelings of positivity, hope, and just good ol’ fun. After some time spent at Microsoft he sought to develop his first title, Bicyclism Extra Pedal. Since then, David’s sophomore project, Sail Forth, has won various awards leading up to its release including EGX Official Selection 2019, Dreamhack Best Action Adventure 2019, and Seattle Indies Expo Official Selection (2019, 2020).

For more information, visit the official Festive Vector website.

About Quantum Astrophysicists Guild Quantum Astrophysicists Guild (QAG) is a Seattle, Washington-based publishing and development company working in the gaming industry for over a decade after its founders left Microsoft. Its name, meaning the research of very small and very big things, encapsulates the group’s goals of publishing and developing any and every kind of project, ensuring the highest quality. QAG is responsible for numerous award-winning projects that have sold millions of copies including The Bridge (4M units) and Tumblestone (1.5M units)

LOS ANGELES – December 21, 2022 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announced a global update for the mobile role-playing game Seven Knights 2 is available today just in time to celebrate the holidays with a new hero and special events.

Song of Hope Serena (Legendary) enters the game with various abilities as a Utility Healer and also a Specialized Buffer in Guild Raids. Her ability to increase movement speed, ATK and Ignore DEF Efficiency make for convenient scoring. Song of Hope Serena also specializes in long-time battles with a ‘Climax’ effect which strengthens all skills over time.

To get players in the holiday spirit and introduce Serena, a special V-log can be viewed here:

Additionally, it wouldn’t be the holidays without special events and rewards to celebrate:

• Christmas Festival Check-in Event (Dec 21 – Jan 4): Players will receive Christmas Coins for each check-in for a limited time and can receive 1,000 Rubies for the 14th day they check in.
• Frosty Shoot & Loot Event: Christmas Coins can be obtained here for a limited time and can be exchanged for items including Serena Soulstone, Christmas-themed Profile & Frame, Legendary Pet Summon Piece, Legendary Jewel Summon Voucher, Summon Tickets and more.

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

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

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

About Netmarble Corporation

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

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