Activision Collaborates with Modulate to Deploy New Voice Chat Moderation System Day One with Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III This November

SANTA MONICA, Calif.—August 30, 2023—Call of Duty is taking the next leap forward in its commitment to combat toxic and disruptive behavior with in-game voice chat moderation beginning with the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III this November 10^th. Activision will team with Modulate to deliver global real-time voice chat moderation, at-scale, starting with this fall’s upcoming Call of Duty blockbuster.

Call of Duty’s new voice chat moderation system utilizes ToxMod, the AI-Powered voice chat moderation technology from Modulate, to identify in real-time and enforce against toxic speech—including hate speech, discriminatory language, harassment and more. This new development will bolster the ongoing moderation systems led by the Call of Duty anti-toxicity team, which includes text-based filtering across 14 languages for in-game text (chat and usernames) as well as a robust in-game player reporting system.

“There’s no place for disruptive behavior or harassment in games ever. Tackling disruptive voice chat particularly has long been an extraordinary challenge across gaming. With this collaboration, we are now bringing Modulate’s state of the art machine learning technology that can scale in real-time for a global level of enforcement,” said Michael Vance, Chief Technology Officer, Activision. “This is a critical step forward to creating and maintaining a fun, fair and welcoming experience for all players.”

An initial beta rollout of the voice chat moderation technology will begin in North America on August 30 inside the existing games, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Call of Duty: Warzone™, to be followed by a full worldwide release (excluding Asia) timed to Modern Warfare III on November 10^th. Support will begin in English with additional languages to follow at a later date.

“We’re enormously excited to team with Activision to push forward the cutting edge of trust and safety,” said Mike Pappas, CEO at Modulate. “This is a big step forward in supporting a player community the size and scale of Call of Duty, and further reinforces Activision’s ongoing commitment to lead in this effort.”

Since the launch of Modern Warfare II, Call of Duty’s existing anti-toxicity moderation has restricted voice and/or text chat to over 1 million accounts detected to have violated the Call of Duty Code of Conduct. Consistently updated text and username filtering technology has established better real-time rejection of harmful language.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare lll will be available globally on PlayStation 5®, PlayStation 4®, Xbox One®, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Battle.net and Steam on Friday, November 10th. Modern Warfare lll is published by Activision, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI). Development for the game is led by Sledgehammer Games, in partnership with Infinity Ward. Development for Modern Warfare Zombies is led by Treyarch, working closely with Sledgehammer Games.

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About Modulate

Modulate builds intelligent voice technology that combats online toxicity and elevates the health and safety of online communities. ToxMod, Modulate’s proactive voice moderation platform, empowers community teams to make informed decisions and protect players from harassment, toxic behavior, or more insidious harms — without having to rely on player reports. ToxMod is the only voice-native moderation solution available today, and has processed millions of hours of audio for game development studios large and small on computers, mobile devices and consoles. Modulate’s advanced machine learning frameworks have helped customers protect tens of millions of players against online toxicity to ensure safe and inclusive spaces for everyone.

Visit Modulate at modulate.ai to learn more, and follow Modulate on LinkedIn and X.

About Activision

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations throughout the world and is a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), an S&P 500 company. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website at www.activision.com or by following @Activision.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements about the availability, pricing, features, and functionality of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Call of Duty: Warzone and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III as well as the effectiveness of the new voice chat moderation system are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing’s actual future results as well as the effectiveness of the new voice chat moderation system to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this press release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY, MODERN WARFARE, and CALL OF DUTY WARZONE are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

The annual charity speedrunning event, which was held online this year, will be at the Pittsburgh Wyndham in 2024

August 30, 2023 – Today, Games Done Quick announced that its annual Awesome Games Done Quick event is returning to an in-person format January 14-21, 2024 at the Wyndham Hotel and Resorts in downtown Pittsburgh. The speedrunning marathon will run for 24 hours a day broadcast on the official Games Done Quick Twitch channel and will include remote runs from participants who are unable to travel.

AGDQ 2024 will be held in support of Prevent Cancer Foundation, dedicated to cancer prevention and early detection. Viewers can donate directly to the charity during the event on the Games Done Quick website.

AGDQ is the start of GDQ’s events calendar, which also includes Summer Games Done Quick and Frame Fatales events. Expert players from around the world highlight their skills by beating games as quickly as possible – often taking minutes to run through video games that might ordinarily require dozens of hours to complete. In turn, viewers share donations in a raucous livestream, the proceeds of which are given directly to the event’s charity partner.

GDQ is accepting speedrun submissions for AGDQ 2024 from September 1-10. For more information, visit gamesdonequick.com.

About Games Done Quick

Games Done Quick is a series of charity video game marathons. These events feature high-level gameplay by speedrunners raising money for charity. Games Done Quick has teamed up with several charities in its 13-year history, including Doctors Without Borders and Prevent Cancer Foundation. To date, Games Done Quick has raised over $46.3 million for charity.

About Prevent Cancer Foundation®

The Prevent Cancer Foundation® is celebrating 38 years as the only U.S. nonprofit organization focused solely on saving lives across all populations through cancer prevention and early detection.  Through research, education, outreach and advocacy, we have helped countless people avoid a cancer diagnosis or detect their cancer early enough to be successfully treated.   

The Foundation is rising to meet the challenge of reducing cancer deaths by 40% by 2035. To achieve this, we are committed to investing $20 million for innovative technologies to detect cancer early and advance multi-cancer screening, $10 million to expand cancer screening and vaccination access to medically underserved communities, and $10 million to educate the public about screening and vaccination options. 

For more information, please visit www.preventcancer.org.

[Warsaw, Poland] – Shardpunk: Verminfall, the post-apocalyptic turn-based strategy game, is participating in the Steam Strategy Fest.

From its launch, Shardpunk: Verminfall has consistently demonstrated its dedication to evolving the player experience. Over the course of five months, the game has introduced a series of free updates that have enriched gameplay, and received great feedback from players:

• New Difficulty Level – Very Hard: Challenge seekers can now test their strategic mettle with an intensified level of difficulty.
• Ironman Mode: a mode that prevents the player from reloading a mission.
• Combat Enhancing Explosive Barrels: Strategy takes on a new dimension with the addition of explosive barrels that intensify tactical choices.
• Highly Requested Character Renaming: Player feedback has been heard and implemented, allowing for personalized character naming.
• Dread Mechanics: A deeper stress system expands gameplay intricacies, adding layers to the strategic narrative.
• Character Bonds: Unleash potent squad synergies during battles.
• Free Blood Pack DLC: Dive into a bloodier battlefield.
• Free Rat Pack DLC: The Rat Pack DLC introduces a new character and enemy types, providing fresh challenges and expanding gameplay.

Shardpunk: Verminfall was acknowledged with the “Best Gameplay” award at the Intel Pixel Awards 2023, underscoring its captivating gameplay.

As the Steam Strategy Fest unfolds, Shardpunk: Verminfall welcomes both returning and new players to its world. Players are invited to immerse themselves in tactical intricacies, squad tactics, and captivating gameplay.

Check Shardpunk: Verminfall on Steam. 

About Clockwork Pile

One-man-army software engineer and turn-based games fan who became a full-time indie developer to make his dream game.

About Retrovibe

Retrovibe is a publisher that aims to unlock next levels of fun by delivering new indie games with a retro heart. It was established in 2021 by a group of experienced games industry professionals.

Wishlist now to secure your booty

London (Aug. 30, 2023) – Ahoy, me hearties. The Gentlebros and Kepler Interactive invite you to plot a course to the furrst gameplay trailer for Cat Quest III. The third game in the series promises even more paw-some adventures and is available to wishlist now. Players can set sail across this charming 2.5D open-world action RPG in 2024 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via Steam.

Feast your eyes on today’s brand-new trailer here:

The Purribean is no place for scallywags, you will need all nine lives to survive as you embark on an epic quest for adventure seeking a legendary and powerful treasure. Unleash your inner purrivateer as you set sail in pursuit of the legendary North Star. Embrace the life of a daring pirate treasure seeker, unearthing clues and relishing the thrill of genuine exploration. Step into a world where the winds of curiosity guide your sails and every discovery is a triumphant meowment.

Do not be fooled by the crystal-clear waters; here there be monsters. Enemies will test your cat-like reflexes on land and sea as you fight hordes of Pi-rats and engage in paw-to-paw combat. Whether alone or with a friend, the world of Cat Quest III is your oyster, savvy?

Your tail begins in 2024 when Cat Quest III launches on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via Steam. For more information, visit: http://catquestgame.com/

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About The Gentlebros:

The Gentlebros is an award-winning studio Singapore-based studio and creators of the million-selling Cat Quest series across PC, consoles and mobile. Made up of game industry veterans, The Gentlebros aim to create worlds for people to have fun in. The next installment in the Cat Quest series, Cat Quest III, is set to launch on PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S and PC (via STEAM) in 2024.

About Kepler Interactive:

Kepler Interactive – led by the founders of Kowloon Nights – is a developer and publisher that operates on a co-ownership model. Its studios are given strategic leadership roles, all while continuing to develop their games their way, with no creative limitations. Kepler’s partner studios are as varied as they are talented, including A44 Games in New Zealand, Alpha Channel and Timberline in North America, Awaceb, Ebb Software, and Sloclap in Europe, and Shapefarm in Asia. Kepler Interactive itself is headquartered in London.

Includes full English language support for both text and audio

Hong Kong – August 30th, 2023 – Independent developer and publisher Eastasiasoft Limited today announced that anime-style JRPG Mugen Souls Z, sequel to cult favorite Mugen Souls, is coming soon to the Nintendo Switch eShop in North America, Europe and Hong Kong on September 14th. Pre-orders for the physical editions are available now with online retail partner Playasia.

Following the release of Moero Crystal H, Seven Pirates H and Mugen Souls for Nintendo Switch, this project marks the fourth major partnership between Idea Factory and Eastasiasoft Limited. Mugen Souls Z is a vibrant RPG featuring multiple open worlds to explore, extensive character customization, strategic turn-based combat on free-roaming battle maps, a level cap of 9,999, and the ability to deal billions of hit points worth of damage!

The Nintendo Switch version of the game is true to the original Japanese release, featuring all prior extras, such as hot springs mini-games, additional CG gallery images, and now full English language support for both text and audio, making it the definitive way to experience this cult classic JRPG!

Mugen Souls Z was originally developed by Idea Factory in cooperation with Compile Heart and will be published for Nintendo Switch by Eastasiasoft Limited in regions outside of Japan. Physical Limited Editions will include the game, manual, 2-disc soundtrack, sticker sheets, art book and numbered certificate in a collector’s box. Standard copies will also be available as an open pre-order.

About Mugen Souls Z:

Undisputed goddess Chou-Chou is back for an all-new adventure as she attempts to conquer the twelve Zodiac worlds with the help of new and returning frenemies! As Chou-Chou, you can charm enemies to transform them into shampuru minions, customize party members’ appearance and abilities, create new peons and much more!

As Chou-Chou and crew navigate between worlds in their spacefaring ship the G-Castle, they’ll need to cooperate with the new ultimate goddess Syrma to put an end to an ancient evil that’s recently awakened. Explore expansive worlds packed with field challenges, face off against enemy ships, and meet loads of memorable characters, all presented in the anime-style “moe” aesthetic that fans adore!

Features:

• Explore twelve vibrant worlds and save the universe from an ancient threat!
• Fight monsters on free-roaming battle maps and make them your servants.
• Execute spectacular combos with your allies!
• Create unique peons by customizing body parts, faces and job classes.
• Enjoy anime-style “moe” aesthetics and remastered HD presentation!

“Mugen Souls Z represents Compile Heart’s vision completely unfiltered in its original form, only now with English language support expanding both text and audio,” said Joshua French, Project Lead at Eastasiasoft Limited. “We think fans will really get a kick out of its uniquely Japanese presentation and gameplay that only Compile Heart could deliver!”

About Eastasiasoft

Eastasiasoft Limited is an independent, Hong Kong–based developer and publisher of interactive entertainment specializing in video games and related media. Founded in 2007, Eastasiasoft has published a diverse variety of titles in digital and physical format. Eastasiasoft is a licensed PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One publisher. Some of Eastasiasoft’s recently licensed and published games are Mugen Souls, Sword and Fairy: Together Forever, Xuan Yuan Sword 7, Empire of Angels IV, Seven Pirates H, Moero Crystal H, Trigger Witch, Rainbow Skies, Rainbow Moon, and the Söldner-X franchise.

About Compile Heart

Compile Heart is a subsidiary of Idea Factory founded in 2006. Specializing in role-playing games, Compile Heart is best known for its Hyperdimension Neptunia, Record of Agarest War, and Genkai Tokki series.

Two months after the successful PS VR2 release of C-Smash VRS, publishers RapidEyeMovers and developers Wolf & Wood are excited to announce the release of the title’s first free content update. Out on 14th September, the update will provide players with countless more hours of single- and two-player cosmic racket sport fun.

The first of two new exhilarating game modes, Infinity, challenges players to dodge and smash oncoming hazards while keeping the ball in play. Co-Op has two players playing side by side and collaborating to try and reach the highest Infinity score. These modes turn C-Smash VRS into a thrilling fitness game which takes the work out of the workout.

Additionally, due to popular demand, the new update includes an AI Bot, available across the previously online only Head-to-head, Firewall and Quickshot game modes. The Bot is available in three different difficulty settings (easy, medium, and hard), offering players a chance to train before braving multiplayer sessions. Though not a “real” player, the Bot has its own characteristics and personality and will gloat when it scores a point.

Watch the MASSIVE FEATURE trailer here

An innovative new Emote system will allow players to communicate online using their rackets as projectors. Another addition to a game which is known for having one of the friendliest online communities, in which players will regularly wave and dance with each other.

Another big addition to the game is the Stage Select menu giving players on-demand access to every stage in the game for a chance to get an A-rank.

A handful of additions are coming to the epic Journey mode, including 40+ brand new stages, as well as New Block Types. Like in the original Cosmic Smash, Multi-Ball releases a frenzy of balls into the arena. The brand-new Portal teleports the ball from one block to another, demanding both quick reflexes and allowing for awesome new action puzzle strategies.

First premiered at BitSummit in Kyoto, an awesome standalone training level featuring a new original music track by British legends UNKLE – a ‘Reconstruction’ of Ken Ishii’s “Antimatter” – will be available to all players.

Other updates include: Instant Replays which shows players their winning shots in single player and can easily be shared across linked social media accounts; a much requested Music Player, detailed Player Stats, and a variety of tweaks and fine tuning, which will make the game even more fun.

To ease the wait, C-Smash VRS will be available at a 25% discount worldwide from 30^th August, as part of the PlayStation Indies sale. The sale will end on 14^th September, on the day of the massive free update’s release. 

Published by RapidEyeMovers in collaboration with developers, Wolf & Wood and an incredible collective of talent including Japanese DJ sensation Ken Ishii, music pioneer Danalogue, Electronic music legend, UNKLE as well as passionate designers and creators Kenji Sasaki, Corey Schmitz, Arkotype (Dan Clarke), Rob Davis, fashion house MDNT, Dan Pugsley and more.

About RapidEyeMovers

RapidEyeMovers is a brand-new game production studio and publisher based in London, England.
C-Smash VRS is their first game. Directional, their influential podcast about videogames and the creative rebellion hosted by Jörg Tittel and Chantal Ryan, is available on Apple and Spotify.  www.rapideyemovers.com

About Wolf & Wood

Wolf & Wood are an independent games studio based in the North-East of England. The small but multi-talented team have written, designed and developed a number of first-person titles including The Exorcist: Legion VR, which expands on the Oscar-winning horror franchise, along with their own award-winning games, A Chair in a Room: Greenwater and the rock’n’roll riot, Hotel R’n’R. 2023 has seen the launch of C-Smash VRS and The Last Worker which is available on VR platforms, PC and consoles.

About Sony

PlayStation®VR2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment. 

About SEGA® of America, Inc.

SEGA of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment. Established in 1986, SEGA of America publishes innovative interactive entertainment experiences for console, PC, mobile and emerging platforms. In 2020, SEGA ranked #1 among Metacritic’s Annual Game Publisher Rankings. Its globally beloved franchises include Sonic The Hedgehog™, Like a Dragon, Virtua Fighter™, Super Monkey Ball™, and Phantasy Star Online™, along with Atlus’ Persona™ and Shin Megami Tensei™ series. Since its debut more than three decades ago, Sonic has become a pop culture icon featured in dozens of games, TV series, and movies, with a new major motion picture currently slated for release later this year. SEGA of America has offices in Irvine and Burbank, California.

SEGA and the SEGA logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION or its affiliates. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners.

Zurich, Switzerland – 30th August 2023. GIANTS Software draws a very positive conclusion from this year’s gamescom in Cologne: In Hall 6, the publisher and developer known worldwide for the Farming Simulator hosted a rousing stage program over five days from August 23rd to 27th.

Fans and gamers got hold of the popular straw hats, which could then be seen all over the exhibition grounds. At the same time, the largest number of Farming Simulator gaming stations to date was available and the second tournament of the Farming Simulator League Season Five thrilled esports fans. 

Premiere for Premium & Hardware

The Premium Edition for Farming Simulator 22, which will be released in November, was playable in public for the first time ever. Supplemented by the mobile version of Farming Simulator 23, GIANTS Software offered a total of over 30 gaming stations. 

In cooperation with accessories specialist HORI, visitors to the show were able to try out previously unannounced hardware especially designed for use with Farming Simulator.

Hats Off to the Winners 

Since June, competitive farming has been included in Farming Simulator 22: At gamescom, numerous fans benefited from this new game mode, beating five opponents in this Bale Stacking Challenge and grabbing valuable prizes from John Deere.

The Farming Simulator League (FSL) had even more competition: On the gamescom weekend, the participating teams played the second tournament of the fifth season, which has a prize pool of 200,000 Euros. This special mode for competitive farming requires coordination when harvesting, baling and delivering to your own barn and is also included in Farming Simulator 22.

Happy Faces Everywhere 

The FSL tournament, played in a multiple knockout system, lasted 18 hours over two days – many of the games were only decided in the decisive third match. In the end, Team HELM, a favorite, won against the surprise team of Farming-Friends, who – although tainted with defeat very early on – made it all the way to the final.

“That was another goosebump feeling in Cologne!” commented Boris Stefan, Head of Publishing at GIANTS Software. “An exciting FSL tournament, an exuberant audience with our famous straw hats and enthusiasm all around Farming Simulator. These experiences with our community simply can’t be topped!”

Farming Simulator 22 is available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. The Premium Edition will be released on November 14th and includes two expansions and seven packs in addition to the full version. The mobile version of Farming Simulator 23 is available as Nintendo Switch™ Edition, the mobile versions for iPhone, iPad, and Android™ devices are available in the App Store and on Google Play respectively. Further information about FSL at fsl.giants-software.com, on the official Farming Simulator website.

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About GIANTS Software

GIANTS Software is an international video game developer and publisher from Switzerland established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator series. 

The team with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and Czech Republic (Brno) is very committed to maintain close contact to the agricultural industry and to engage with the community.

About Farming Simulator 

Since 2008, over 30 million units of Farming Simulator have been sold worldwide. The game series has been released on all popular platforms including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs since then. From the start, the team enabled users to create mods with the company’s own GIANTS Engine. With the Farming Simulator League (FSL), the series introduced a competitive esports mode in  2019 – with teams competing in professional tournaments and many acclaimed brands and sponsors on board.

© 2023 Published and developed by GIANTS Software GmbH. Farming Simulator, GIANTS Software and its logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH. All manufacturers, agricultural machinery, agricultural equipment, names, brands and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. The agricultural machines and equipment in this game may be different from the actual machines in shapes, colours and performance. 

© 2023 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation”, “PS5” and “PS4”, are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, the Xbox Sphere mark, the Series X logo, Series S logo, Series X|S logo, Xbox One and Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X|S are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. 

Mac, Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Cultures of Oceania includes 6 new cultures, 6 new wonders, 7 independent peoples, 15 narrative events, and a new soundtrack.

Sydney, Australia – 30^th August 2023: Prepare to set sail for new horizons with HUMANKIND’s Cultures of Oceania, available now for pre-order on Steam and Epic Games Store for $13.49 AUD!

Cultures of Oceania will release on the 11^th of September, alongside a major free update, the “Bonny Patch”, focused on improving naval gameplay, trade, and resource management. As an extra bonus, we’re also adding in a special free culture – the Caribbean Pirates — available to all owners of the game.

HUMANKIND is a turn-based historical strategy game in which players combine cultures across different eras to create a civilisation that’s as unique as they are. Oceania and the Bonny update will bring the grand total of game cultures to 86. That’s millions of ways to customise your gameplay!

NEW DLC OUT NOW – CULTURES OF OCEANIA

6 New Cultures:  

• Era 1 – Pama-Nyungan (Aesthete) – Pama-Nyungan languages were spoken by groups who spread across most of Australia’s territory from the mid-Holocene era onward. Pama-Nyungan speakers brought not only their languages and social organisation but also new cultural and artistic practices as they set down roots.
• Era 2 – Polynesians (Expansionist) – During the first millennium BCE’s final centuries, the triangle formed by the islands of Tonga, Samoa, and Uvea was the birthplace of Polynesian culture. In this vast expanse of ocean, the Polynesians developed innovative navigation techniques—with which they set out to conquer the Pacific.
• Era 3 – Rapa Nui (Builder) – The Rapa Nui colonised Easter Island around the 1100s. On this isolated territory, they managed to overcome difficult conditions to survive, make use of the land’s mineral resources, and cover their ground with monumental statues and ceremonial structures.
• Era 4 – Māori (Militarist) – Māori populations mainly settled on Te Ika-a-Māui, the North Island. Here, they built a thriving and complex society, structured into clans and extended families, whose bonds of solidarity were maintained through conflicts and wars.
• Era 5 – Hawaiians (Agrarian) – Starting in the late 1700s, Hawaiian society entered a period of deep changes. Political unification and increased contact with foreign cultures transformed their highly stratified systems, even as Hawaiians continued to steward the bounty of both land and sea.
• Era 6 – New Zealanders (Scientist) – In the 1940s and 1950s, New Zealand accelerated its movement away from the British imperial framework. Over the following decades, its leaders widened the social model inherited from the Seddon and Savage governments, while also investing in technologies to ensure the country’s energy independence.

6 New Wonders

• Aitutaki Lagoon
• Bungle Bungle Range
• Whakaari Volcano
• The Royal Palace of Papeʻete
• Mauna Kea Observatory

Plus 7 independent peoples, 15 new narrative events, and new in-game themed music tracks composed by Arnaud Roy.

MAJOR GAME UPDATE + FREE CULTURE – “BONNY PATCH” & CARIBBEAN PIRATES

In addition to Oceania we’ll be adding a major free update as well as some free content:

• Bonny Patch – Major updates to naval gameplay, trade and resource management.
• Caribbean Pirates Free Culture – Era 4 (Militarist) – Play as the infamous Caribbean pirates in Era 4 to boost your militarist chops!

“Cultures of Oceania” and its accompanying free content will be released on the 11^th of September. And even if the summertime is over, we hope to see you all for one more trip to the ocean!

About Amplitude Studios™ SAS:
Amplitude Studios SAS is a team of experienced, quality driven video game lovers and creators of the finest strategy games with the help of our players! Founded in 2011 and acquired by SEGA in 2016, we are a team of over 170 developers based in Paris with an international team hailing from all over the world.

Our most current titles include the upcoming ENDLESS ™ DUNGEON, a squad-based rogue-lite tactical action game, and HUMANKIND™, a historical strategy epic where players combine cultures and lead their people from the Ancient to the Modern Era. We’re best known for our critically acclaimed ENDLESS™ series, played by millions worldwide, including ENDLESS SPACE, ENDLESS LEGEND, Dungeon of the ENDLESS, and ENDLESS SPACE 2.

Our close relationship with the community is a core feature of the studio’s philosophy. We’re proud of the way we create games together with our players via Games2Gether, our custom-built community platform that enables our community to play a key role in the creation of our games at every stage of development.

About SEGA® Europe Limited:
SEGA® Europe Limited is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe. SEGA wholly owns the video game development studios Two Point Studios, Creative Assembly, Relic Entertainment, Amplitude Studios, Sports Interactive and HARDlight.

The Beloved Series Returns, Bringing the Fuel to Ignite the Party

Sydney, Australia – 30^th August 2023: Nintendo Switch players can get to shaking their maracas to the beat in Samba de Amigo: Party Central which is available now!

Check out the official launch trailer here!

Samba de Amigo: Party Central will get classic fans, rhythm game aficionados, and family-friendly partiers alike grooving to a playlist featuring 40 hits from some of the world’s most popular genres including EDM, pop, Latin, and more.

Plus, with a wide variety of minigames and challenges to enjoy; a ton of unique costumes and accessories to unlock and wear; and new online features for the series – including a multiplayer World Party mode, the party never has to stop!

Please note a Day 1 patch* is available for Samba de Amigo: Party Central that includes the following:

• Additional music tracks from Pitbull
  • “Let’s Take a Shot”
  • “Shake Senora (feat. T-Pain and Sean Paul)”
• Improved stability and usability enhancements.
• Minor bug fixes

*An internet connection is required to download and install the Day 1 patch.

“Let’s Take a Shot” is set to be released as a single for Pitbull’s upcoming album, Trackhouse. With the album confirmed for release on October 6, Samba de Amigo: Party Central will debut the new track in-game and in-trailer at launch!

About Samba de Amigo: Party Central

• Get up and shake it centre stage in this vibrant and colourful rhythm action game with smooth Joy-Con controls that make the game fun for everyone.
• Groove to 40 hit songs from the world’s most popular genres including EDM, pop, and Latin, with more arriving as post-launch DLC!
• Test your technique in a variety of minigames and challenges.
• Strut that style by customising your character with unique costumes and accessories.
• Hit the dance floor with up to 7 other players online in World Party mode.
• Show the world what you’ve got by competing on the online leaderboards.

About SEGA of America

SEGA of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment. Established in 1986, SEGA of America publishes and develops innovative interactive entertainment experiences for console, PC, mobile and emerging platforms. In 2020, SEGA ranked #1 among Metacritic’s Annual Game Publisher Rankings. Its globally beloved franchises include Sonic the Hedgehog, Like a Dragon™, Virtua Fighter™, Super Monkey Ball, and Crazy Taxi™, along with Atlus’ Persona™ and Shin Megami Tensei™ series. Since its debut more than three decades ago, Sonic has become an entertainment icon featured in several dozen games, TV series, movies, merchandise and more. SEGA of America has offices in Irvine and Burbank, California.

ⒸSEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. SEGA, the SEGA logo, Samba de Amigo, Samba de Amigo: Party Central, Samba de Amigo: Party-To-Go, and Samba de Amigo: Virtual Party are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners.