SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Dec. 15, 2022 – Broken Lines, the narrative-driven tactical RPG set in the darkest hours of WWII from developer PortaPlay and publisher Blowfish Studios, escapes enemy territory and seeks salvation on PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One today.

Watch the brand-new trailer right here.

Crash-land behind enemy lines in an alternate-history World War II and lead a small, rag-tag squad of soldiers through a perilous and mysterious land. In these trying times, each serviceman has their own set of morals and ideals that are challenged while experiencing the war. Keep the band of brothers together as they progress across hostile territory in search of rescue or escape.

Sneak past platoons of opposing troops or engage in firefights against combative foes. Decisions made in battle impact the story’s non-linear plot and lead the band of misfits down an array of treacherous paths. Strategically guide troops into optimal positions to gain tactical superiority in grid-less, turn-based combat. 

Plan each turn by giving move orders, scout advantageous locations, use cover, revive fallen soldiers and manually aim special weapons, then watch as the plan plays out in real time. Utilize abilities and distinct character skills, like suppressive fire or aimed penetrating shots for higher accuracy and damage, all while keeping spirits, morale and health high.

Explore painterly landscapes inspired by the rural Romanian countryside, capitalizing on the bevy of creative opportunities the terrain allows. March through thick, atmospheric fog, invading the space of abandoned factories, haunting cemeteries, and hostile military camps across eastern Europe. Collect precious loot to replenish resources and buy weapons, and attempt escape with minimal casualties, all set to a regionally-inspired atmospheric soundtrack.

“We are passionate gamers who aim to raise the bar in regard to mature themes and topics in our favorite medium, and Broken Lines embodies this spirit perfectly,” said Hans von Knut Skovfoged, Creative Director, PortaPlay. “Expanding to Xbox and PlayStation allows us to broaden our reach to new audiences so they can experience our distinct take on the beloved strategy genre.”

Broken Lines is available for $14.99 USD/€ 12,99. It supports English, French, German, Russian, Spanish – Spain, Polish, Korean and Simplified Chinese.

To learn more about Broken Lines, visit the official site, make sure to follow the team on Twitter and Facebook, join the community on Discord, and search #brokenlines and #brokenlinesgame on social media.

About PortaPlay

PortaPlay is a game developer that focuses on unique hybrids combining elements from different game genres, with an emphasis on challenging gameplay and powerful storytelling grounded in history or reality.

PortaPlay’s games feature high accessibility, deep tactical/RPG gameplay and rich character depth. They strive to immerse players in the setting, create an emotional investment in the story, and challenge players to make tough decisions that affect the lives of the characters they meet. 

To learn more about PortaPlay, visit the official site or follow the game on Twitter.

About Blowfish Studios

Blowfish Studios is an award-winning game developer and publisher based in Sydney, Australia. The studio strives to release original multi-platform games, while also collaborating with developers from around the world. As developers first, they bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to any partnership. The studio provides development services to get the game release ready, porting to all major platforms, platform approval, marketing, and promotion to the world. Blowfish Studios is a part of Animoca Brands gaming-focused endeavors.

To learn more about Blowfish Studios please visit the team’s website and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About Animoca Brands

Animoca Brands, a Deloitte Tech Fast winner and ranked in the Financial Times list of High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021, is a leader in digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification that is working to advance digital property rights and contribute to the establishment of the open metaverse. The company develops and publishes a broad portfolio of products including the REVV token and SAND token; original games including The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and Crazy Defense Heroes; and products utilizing popular intellectual properties including Disney, WWE, Snoop Dogg, The Walking Dead, Power Rangers, MotoGP™, and Formula E. It has multiple subsidiaries, including The Sandbox, Blowfish Studios, Quidd, GAMEE, nWay, Pixowl, Forj, Lympo, Grease Monkey Games, Eden Games, Darewise Entertainment, Notre Game, TinyTap, and Be Media. Animoca Brands has a growing portfolio of more than 380 investments, including Colossal, Axie Infinity, OpenSea, Dapper Labs (NBA Top Shot), Yield Guild Games, Harmony, Alien Worlds, Star Atlas, and others. For more information visit www.animocabrands.com or follow on Twitter or Facebook.

Winter Wonderland is packed up with snowy adventures, competitive spirit, awesome collaboration and… Ezio!

Sydney, Australia – December 15^th, 2022 – Today, Ubisoft announced that the Season 5 of Riders Republic is launching on PlayStation^®5*, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One (includes enhanced features on Xbox One X), PlayStation^®4 (includes enhanced features on PlayStation^®4 Pro), on Windows PC via the Ubisoft Store and the Epic Games Store, Luna, Ubisoft Connect and Ubisoft+.

Winter Wonderland will take players back to the slopes and the highest mountains of the Republic. The dev team at Annecy will be celebrating the holiday season and the New Year with the community. Players can expect a special X Games themed week later in the season, tied to the real competition. Ubisoft’s well-known character, Ezio, will also make an appearance, with a special activity and cosplay outfits in the in-game store.

• Celebrate the 15^th Anniversary (Dec 15-21 and Jan 4-11)

The Republic will celebrate the 15^th anniversary of one of Ubisoft’s most famous gaming brands! On this occasion, Riders will get immersed in some special celebration, including time limited collectible activities, Ezio and Eivor cosplay outfits, a dedicated tribute emote, a radio station available for the whole season and playing the game’s iconic audio tracks, and more. During the first of these 2 weeks, a photo competition will also take place and a special photo overlay will be available. Players will need to share their best interpretation of the brotherhood inside the Republic.

• Holiday Season Celebration (Dec 21-28)

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Let’s celebrate the holiday season! Riders will have a set of free weekly challenges to earn themed rewards and get the perfect look ready for the party. This week also includes a new special mass race, as well as themed outfits in the shop. The Holiday season radio will be back and available for 2 weeks.

• New Year’s Eve (Dec 31 – Jan 4)

Bye 2022… Here comes 2023! Riders will get a proper celebration as they will enjoy a firework show in the hub. New challenges will be set up to get the first ever epic Burger Box, with chances to win legendary items from past season, and a pair of cool 2023 celebration googles if they connect and get in the Riders Ridge during this community event. Riders can also enjoy a special new year’s Mass Race and a themed overlay in photo-mode. A line-up of new shiny outfits with animated patterns and FX will be available in the in-game shop.

• X Games Winter edition (Jan 25 – Feb 1)

To immerse players in the world’s most famous freestyle competition, two X GAMES events will be available to all players for the week, even if they don’t own them yet. Special weekly challenges will be set on these 2 events to win exclusive X GAMES rewards. Riders will also get a blast trying snow themed special Mass Races and the Ridge will be updated with X Games elements.

• Ghost Warriors (Feb 15-22)

During this week, players’ skills will be challenged as the Warriors Mass Race is coming back. New modifiers will be set for even more tension. Riders will need to be ready for the Ghost Warriors Mass Races featuring no collision, nighttime atmosphere, and exclusive associated rewards.

This brand-new Season will allow Riders to be stylish yet technical, as The North Face enters in the Republic as the season sponsor! This collaboration, highly expected by Riders, will come with new outfits to find in the in-game store for the whole season. The iconic The North Face Himalayan Suit can be unlocked at the end of the season progression, and The North Face Base Camp Duffle bag will come as a reward for one of the weeks to come.

Moreover, Riders will get their hands on more “couture” items this season, as Prada joins the party once more! For this new collaboration, Prada designed an exclusive BMX for the game and a special associated outfit. But there is more! Prada has also released a real snowboard inspired from the previous collaboration’s flame outfit design, and Riders will be able to unlock it in the season progression.

For more information about Riders Republic and Season 5 please visit ridersrepublic.com

For the latest news on Riders Republic and all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit news.ubisoft.com

*Upgrade to the digital PS5™ version of the game at no additional cost. To upgrade eligible PS4™ disc copies, players need a PS5™ console with a disc drive. PlayStation.com/help. Riders Republic leverages Smart Delivery – buy the game once and automatically download the version optimized for your device for free, including for Xbox Series X and S.

PlayStation Australia is happy to reveal the December Game Catalogue lineup for PlayStation Plus. All but WWE 2K22 will be available starting December 20. WWE 2k22 will be available from January 3. Let’s dive in.

PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe | Game Catalogue

WWE 2K22 | PS4

WWE 2K returns with a redesigned gameplay engine and new controls. Play solo or against friends locally or online as the biggest and most realistic-looking WWE Superstars and Legends. Take on not one, but two MyRise single player adventures, featuring unique male & female storylines that let you choose your journey like never before. Call the shots as a WWE General Manager and take the reins of Raw, SmackDown, NXT or NXT UK and draft your ultimate roster, then compete against rival GM’s to build the biggest brand in the WWE Universe.

Far Cry 5 | PS4

Welcome to Hope County, Montana, land of the free and the brave but also home to a fanatical doomsday cult known as Eden’s Gate. Stand up to cult leader Joseph Seed, and his siblings, the Heralds, to spark the fires of resistance and liberate the besieged community. Build your character and free Hope County in solo or two-player co-op, taking control of iconic muscle cars, ATV’s, planes and a lot more to engage the cult forces in epic fights.

Far Cry New Dawn | PS4

Take up arms on your own or with a friend in two player co-op in a transformed vibrant post apocalyptic Hope County, Montana, 17 years after a global nuclear catastrophe. Join fellow survivors and lead the fight against the dangerous new threat the Highwaymen, and their ruthless leaders The Twins, as they seek to take over the last remaining resources. Recruit Specialists to upgrade your homebase, who will help unlock all new features including crafting weapons, gear and more, then venture on Expeditions to memorable locations across the USA.

Far Cry Primal | PS4

Conquer an innovative open world with breathtaking environments and unpredictable savage encounters as the Far Cry series travels back to the Stone Age. Play as Takkar, a seasoned hunter and the last surviving member of your group. There is one goal: survive in a world where you are the prey. Explore a new chaotic time period filled with unpredictable mayhem, dangerous threats, and incredible stories. 

Mortal Shell | PS4, PS5

Mortal Shell is a ruthless and deep action-RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. As the remains of humanity wither and rot, zealous foes fester in the ruins. They spare no mercy, with survival demanding superior awareness, precision, and instincts. Track down hidden sanctums of devout followers and discover your true purpose.

Judgment | PS4, PS5

From the team that brought you the critically-acclaimed Yakuza series, play as Takayuki Yagami, disgraced attorney turned private detective as he claws his way through Kamurocho’s underground crime network to investigate a string of grisly murders in this psychological thriller. Track suspects, discover clues, and bring evidence to court. Take advantage of two unique battle styles to take down adversaries in electrifying encounters. 

Yakuza: Like a Dragon | PS4, PS5

Level up from underdog to dragon in this action RPG. Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking grunt of a low-ranking yakuza family in Tokyo, returns to society after serving 18 years for a crime he didn’t commit. Uncover the truth behind his family’s betrayal while exploring – and fighting – your way across a modern-day Japanese city. Build a party from a ragtag group of society’s outcasts, spending time with them to unlock new abilities and combo skills. Take time off from your quest to immerse yourself in go-karting, arcade games or 50 substories. 

Yakuza 6: The Song of Life | PS4

The conclusion of Kazuma Kiryu’s epic story sees the Dragon of Dojima take on the responsibility of foster father as he seeks to protect his young ward Haruto and discover the mystery behind the grievous attack on Haruto’s mother. Explore Onomichi, Hiroshima and with the help of some unlikely friends, delve back into a merciless criminal underworld, outwit the clans seeking Haruto and find the answers you seek.

Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor | PS4

Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you in this third person action adventure that chronicles a new chapter in the Middle-earth saga. Discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron. 

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War | PS4

Go behind enemy lines to forge your army, conquer Fortresses and dominate Mordor from within. Experience how the award winning Nemesis System creates unique personal stories with every enemy and follower, and confront the full power of the Dark Lord Sauron and his Ringwraiths in this epic new story of Middle-earth.

The Pedestrian | PS4, PS5

In this delightful and unique puzzler, enjoy a textless journey, where all ideas are shared in icons and your powers of observation will be put to the test. Rearrange and reconnect public signs in order to explore and advance through each engaging environment.

Evil Genius 2 | PS4, PS5

Take control of an Evil Genius and set their plans for world domination in motion a satirical spy-fi lair builder. When it feels this good to be bad, the Forces of Justice don’t stand a chance! Build your own unique evil lair and construct wonderfully wicked devices. Train a force of criminal minions, recruit powerful Henchmen and defend your Lair from the Forces of Justice, and dominate the world by carrying out evil schemes and building a Doomsday Device. 

Adventure Time Pirates of the Enchiridion | PS4

Ahoy! The Land of Ooo is underwater and it’s up to Finn and Jake to find out why. Join our heroes as they explore the high seas, search for hidden clues and interrogate shady suspects. Upgrade your heroes, use items, spells, potions and unique ultimate hero abilities to battle bad guys in fast-paced tactical combat and solve the mystery to save this waterlogged world!

Ben 10: Power Trip  | PS4, PS5

Put on the Omnitrix and transform into Ben 10’s incredible aliens as you adventure and battle through an action-packed 3D world to stop a master magician’s Hex-tremely fiendish plans. Take on some of the deadliest enemies Ben has ever faced in thrilling combat. Solve fun puzzles, use your skills to help out the townspeople you meet, and collect power-ups to upgrade your aliens. You can even team up for some fun local drop-in, drop-out cooperative play. 

Gigantosaurus The Game | PS4 

Explore and race across the prehistoric world of Gigantosaurus. This Disney dino tale is part saving the world, part super race, and all giant fun in this video game tie-in to the animated TV series is part-platformer, part racer. Play alone or with a friend, exploring and solving puzzles… then taking part in a fast-paced super rally to the finish line and the next zone. 

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire – Ultimate Edition | PS4 

Featuring an enormous open world, a massive cast of characters, and a story you can play your way, the Ultimate Edition of this award-winning single player RPG from the masters at Obsidian Entertainment includes all major updates and expansions. The god Eothas awakened from his sleep, erupting from beneath your castle, killing your people and stealing a piece of your soul. Now only you and your companions can uncover the rogue god’s machinations as he tramples over the Deadfire Archipelago.

Worms W.M.D | PS4 

With a gorgeous, hand-drawn 2D look, brand new weapons, the introduction of crafting, vehicles and buildings plus the return of some much-loved classic weapons and gameplay, Worms W.M.D is the best worms experience ever. Work your way through 30 campaign levels of increasing difficulty using the huge arsenal of new and classic weapons at your disposal, then take on up to five opponents in hilarious all-out tactical worm warfare with up to eight worms each, either in local or online multiplayer, including ranked play.

The Escapists 2 | PS4

It’s time to bust out of the toughest prisons in the world as you return to the life of an inmate in The Escapists 2. As the prisons get tougher you’re going to have to get more creative with your escape plans. There’s a ton of options to tackle almost any prison escape. Why not unite with up to 3 friends to create the ultimate escape crew and engineer the wildest escapes yet? Jump online or gather round on a couch to prepare for your sneaky adventures.

PlayStation Plus Deluxe | Classics 

Ridge Racer 2 | PSP 

Enjoy sublime arcade racing fueled by a fantastic score in this enhanced version of the PSP classic. The game’s packed with race courses to beat competitors (and your best times) on and cars to unlock. This emulated version of the PSP classic is enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. 

Oddworld: Abe’s Exoddus | PS1

Abe returns in this follow up to the original Oddworld. Abe’s peaceful retirement is shattered when visited by a vision from the Mudokon Spirit Guides, learning that the Magog Cartel is mining Necrum, the sacred Mudokon city of the dead, to collect bones to make a super-addictive SoulStorm Brew. This version has been enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.

Pinball Heroes | PSP

Enjoy some frantic ball flippin’ fun with addictive gameplay, simple controls and pinball tables to best your highscores on. Each table is based on a different PlayStation franchise like Uncharted and Hot Shots Golf. Keep your ball in play and activate all of a table’s special features. This version has been enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.

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

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LOS ANGELES – December 14, 2022 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has released a limited-time holiday update for their free-to-play PC Action MOBA game PARAGON: THE OVERPRIME, available now via Early Access on both the Epic Games Store andSteam.

In celebration of the upcoming holiday, players can find Epic Games’ Paragon Holiday-themed costumes for Feng Mao, Gadget, Kallari. Further, all-new exclusive holiday costumes for Rampage, and Shinbi come in time to team up and engage in PARAGON: THE OVERPRIME. Winter-themed battlefield awaits for the players around the globe. Throughout the Agnis of Light map, various features such as blizzard effect, snow and ice sound effects will celebrate the overall holiday narrative.

Today’s update also continues to bolster PARAGON: THE OVERPRIME stability on PC. Certificate process updates have improved service security overall hero and item balances have been made based on global testing.

Additionally, matchmaking algorithms have been updated to encourage a dynamic battlefield during Competition mode. The development team has continued to  optimize PARAGON: THE OVERPRIME during Early Access which offers the full 27-hero roster and is available globally.

PARAGON: THE OVERPRIME is a team-based TPS Action MOBA that anyone can play for free on PC. Players are engaged in 5v5 play while working with teammates to conquer the Prime battlefield. The game celebrates strategic actions and fast-paced battles by two teams aiming to eliminate the opponents’ territories. Players can choose from one of the many powerful heroes utilizing their unique skills – Warrior, Support, Ranger, Caster, Tank, and Assassin.

For full details on Early Access and more, players can visit PARAGON: THE OVERPRIME now on Steam as well as at the Epic Games Store or stay up to date via the official Discord, and Twitter.

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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

Update Marks Halfway Point of Early Access 

SEATTLE, WA – December 13, 2022 – Videogame developer and publisher Xoberman LLC. has released its latest update for the 3D fantasy kingdom building sim Noble Fates today. The Adventure Update features new journeys out into the World of Noberia, communication with other Kingdoms via messenger hawks, new stone materials for castle construction, tactical improvements and shields. Noble Fates has seen many updates over the last year including bandits, elves, love, marriage, wolves, ranching, updated characters, building supplies, background music, modding, and much more. The release of the Adventure Update further adds to the gameplay and marks Noble Fates the halfway point on the journey through Early Access. Players can expect more exciting updates to come as Early Access progresses! 

To celebrate the milestone Noble Fates is offered at $17.50 (30% discount) on Steam. 

Watch the Noble Fates Adventure Update trailer HERE:

Noble Fates Adventure Update Features: 

• Adventures: The other Rulers in your world send Hawks to petition you to embark on journeys to help them out! Lead the adventure or dispatch a party to complete the mission for you. Your performance impacts your Kingdom’s standing with that Ruler. Bring home loot, new recruits, or even start and end wars during your travels! 
• Stone Castle Construction: Builders have invented stone cutting tables – giving the crafters  new materials to build castles. Build epic fortresses with a complete new tier of structures including floors, walls, doors, roofs and stairs! Don’t forget to style your castle with new decorative add-ons including spires, supports, arches and even a portcullis. 
• Shield of Armor: Mortals have learned to fashion shields using wood, leather, hide, copper and iron. Shields are a secondary piece of gear that specialize in countering incoming ranged attacks and melee attacks from animals and monsters. 
• Tactical Improvements: Your Mortals have finally figured out the power of the catapult –  use them on adventures or to add that finishing touch to your castle’s defense system. The cheval has also been improved to grant 50% move speed reduction for any character that comes into contact with one. Hard to reach places? Leverage the power of the grappling hook in third person to extend your reach! 

Inspired by the depth and fun of Rimworld and the brutal clash of ambition, intrigue, and violence from Game of Thrones, Noble Fates charges players with building a kingdom worthy of lasting recognition. Build, craft, farm, mine, hunt, defend – even command from the sky, or take control in third person. Your story goes where the people, your actions, and their reactions take it.

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ABOUT XOBERMON LLC
Xobermon is a Seattle, WA-based development team founded by Chris Willoughby, former lead engineer of ARK: Survival Evolved and the State of Decay 1 and 2 team, and Matt Kaplan, whose work was featured in HoloLens and Forza, among others. Noble Fates is their first game on Steam PC.

Private Division Marks 5^th Anniversary by Announcing Publishing Partnership with Bloober Team and Unveiling the Private Division Development Fund

Label expands upcoming portfolio with another exciting partnership; unveils new funding options for smaller scale projects with the Private Division Development Fund

Private Division, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today celebrated its 5^th anniversary of the label by revealing a publishing agreement with Bloober Team. The independent Polish developer is best known for creating psychological horror games and is working on an upcoming unannounced new survival horror IP in partnership with Private Division. Additionally, the label unveiled the Private Division Development Fund to support smaller independent development teams with project financing and mentorship opportunities to enable them to self-publish their ambitious titles. Private Division is also marking their 5^th anniversary by releasing a video highlighting its internal studios and developers they have recently partnered with for upcoming releases.

“Whether we’re partnering with established developers like Bloober Team, or smaller independent studios embarking on new projects, we strive to work with teams who are among the absolute best at their craft and support them in their bold and creative ambitions,” said Michael Worosz, Chief Strategy Officer, Take-Two Interactive, and Head of Private Division. “It’s exciting to grow our portfolio into a new genre by adding one of Europe’s most successful independent teams to our talented roster of development partners.”

Bloober Team, well-known for creating horror games such as the Layers of Fear franchise, The Medium, Observer, and more, are developing a new survival-horror game to be published by Private Division. The title is in early development and does not yet have an announced release date. It is not expected to launch before calendar 2025. Private Division and Bloober Team look forward to sharing more details about this game in the future.

“Our next project is an exciting new survival-horror game, which will help us become a leader in the horror industry at large,” said Piotr Babieno, Chief Executive Officer of Bloober Team. “I am grateful for this cooperation with Private Division. Their expertise is extensive, and their people are also very approachable. We don’t perceive them in a typical ‘publisher-developer’ relationship; they’re more like a friend who shows us support or keeps us in line when we need it most.”

Alongside the publishing agreement with Bloober Team, Private Division has also announced the Private Division Development Fund. This fund provides a new vehicle to support projects from smaller developers with project financing and to empower these teams to self-publish their games. The label has committed to supporting several developers in bringing their creative visions to life under the Private Division Development Fund, including Die Gute Fabrik, Radical Forge, and Lost Native.

“Since we announced Private Division five years ago, we’ve seen a number of promising game ideas from smaller teams that didn’t quite fit with our full-fledged publishing model,” said Blake Rochkind, Head of Business Development at Private Division. “We knew we could not simply have a one-size-fits-all approach in today’s world. We never like to say ‘no’ to an incredible game concept due to the size of the project, and the Private Division Development Fund enables us to identify and support some of the best creative ideas our industry has to offer.”

Today marks the 5th anniversary of Private Division’s announcement as a new publishing label within Take-Two, and to commemorate the occasion the team has released a Private Division Label Update Video. Showcasing the talent, passion, and creativity that makes Private Division and the teams they partner with stand out, this video features the Label’s publishing team, internal studios, and recently signed developers that will drive the Private Division forward in the years to come.

To stay up to date on announcements from Private Division, sign up for the newsletter: https://www.privatedivision.com/newsletter/ 

Private Division is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO).

About Bloober Team

Established in 2008, Bloober Team is an independent game development studio based in Krakow, Poland, with nearly 200 people strong. Best known for acclaimed horror games including Blair Witch, Layers of Fear, Observer: System Redux, and The Medium (Polish Game of The Year, Digital Dragons 2021) the company has made its name as a creator of chilling and memorable experiences, with deep storylines and atmospheric set pieces. 

www.blooberteam.com

About Private Division

Private Division is a developer-focused publisher that partners with the finest creative talent in the video game industry, empowering studios to develop the games that they are passionate about creating, while providing the support that they need to make their titles critically and commercially successful on a global scale. The Label publishes the Kerbal Space Program franchise, Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey from Panache Digital Games, The Outer Worlds from Obsidian Entertainment, OlliOlli World and Rollerdrome from Roll7, After Us from Piccolo Studio, and more. Private Division has future unannounced projects in development with Moon Studios, Evening Star, Yellow Brick Games, Wētā Workshop, and other esteemed independent developers. The Label publishes the physical retail edition of Hades from Supergiant Games on PlayStation® and Xbox consoles. Private Division continues to build its internal studio capacity, with Roll7 and Intercept Games as internal developers for the Label. Private Division is headquartered in New York City with offices in Seattle, Las Vegas, Munich, and Singapore. For more information, please visit www.privatedivision.com. 

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga. Our products are currently designed for console gaming systems, PC, and Mobile including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.

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The First Major Boxing Game In A Decade Announces Steam Early Access to Release January 31^st 2023

Sydney, Australia, 15 December, 2022 – PLAION, a leading independent developer, publisher and distributor of entertainment products is proud to announce a newly signed publishing deal with Steel City Interactive for the first major boxing title in the past decade, Undisputed. The game will enter an Early Access phase on January 31st 2023 on Steam.

Undisputed aims to be the most authentic boxing experience to date. The game packs a punch with stunning visuals, a revolutionary footwork system and deep strategy.

Ash Habib, CEO of Steel City Interactive states: “As gamers and boxing fans, Undisputed is our tribute to the sport that we love. We’re delighted to partner with PLAION, who share our passion to bring boxing back to players. Their expertise and support will allow us to focus on making ‘Undisputed’ the king of boxing games.”

Boasting an unprecedented roster of fighters, Undisputed will have over 50 fighters playable on Day 1 including Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, Deontay Wilder and Katie Taylor. It will also partner with all the heavy-weight brands in boxing, including the World Boxing Council, the British Boxing Board of Control, Empire and many more.

Frank Weber, Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing of PLAION said: “We’re always on the lookout for great studios to partner with and Steel City Interactive brought a very exciting game to our doorstep. One with the potential to deliver a truly authentic boxing experience to gaming fans all over the world. Undisputed is another great addition to our roster of unique titles we’re proud to be working on.”

Players wanting to step into the ring can do so by Wish listing and signing up for the Early Access starting on January 31^st 2023 via the Undisputed Steam page here.

About Steel City Interactive

Sheffield-based Steel City Interactive (SCI) was founded in 2020 by Ash Habib, along with his brothers Asif and Asad. Formed around the idea of creating the first major, new boxing game in over a decade. The rapidly growing studio now employs 34 people and has partnerships with the world of boxing’s leading companies including the WBC, Ring Magazine, CompuBox, BoxRec and many other prestigious boxing organisations. During development SCI has created innovative, proprietary technology to bring the world of boxing to life like never before.

About PLAION

PLAION is a leading independent developer and producer of games and entertainment products, with ten development studios and five publishing units based all over the world. Founded in 1994 as Koch Media, PLAION offers a unique breadth of services and solutions, dynamically growing its business to push ourselves and our partners to the forefront in all the segments we operate in.

PLAION runs a multi-label strategy, with fully owned publishing units, such as Deep Silver, Prime Matter, Milestone, Vertigo Games and Ravenscourt, publishing games for consoles, PC and VR platforms across all physical and digital channels.

Additionally – as a global publishing partner – PLAION has formed long-term multinational publishing collaborations with numerous game publishers including Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, Capcom, Focus Multimedia, Giants Software, Koei Tecmo, Paradox, Sega, SNK, Square Enix, Techland, THQ Nordic, Tripwire, Warner Bros and many others.

With its parent company in Höfen, Austria – and the HQ in Munich, Germany – PLAION owns local publishing companies in Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Australia, the United States as well as Japan and Hong Kong.

PLAION owns ten game development studios: Deep Silver Volition (Champaign, IL, USA), Deep Silver Dambuster Studios (Nottingham, UK), Fishlabs (Hamburg, DE), Warhorse Studios (Prague, CZ), Milestone (Milan, IT), Voxler (Paris, FR) , DigixArt (Montpellier, FR), Flying Wild Hog (Warsaw, Kraków, Rzeszów, PL), Free Radical Design (Nottingham, UK) and Vertigo Games (Rotterdam, Amsterdam, NL). Additionally, PLAION collaborates with numerous independent development studios around the world.

Part of PLAION is also PLAION PICTURES, a leading independent film distributor in Europe with a library of more than 1.400 titles. Further business operations include Sola Media, a sales agency and production company for family entertainment, Spotfilm Networx, a multi-channel streaming network, and a sub-label dedicated to Japanese animation.

PLAION also owns the leading video game merchandise company DPI Merchandising (Denver, Roseburg, USA and Munich, DE) and a Quality Assurance Facility in Olomouc, CZ.

PLAION is an Embracer Group company.

Patch 9 arrives today for Baldur’s Gate 3 on Steam Early Access

DUBLIN – Dec. 14, 2022 – Today Larian Studios hosted a festive livestream called Panel From Hell: Holy Knight. Featuring The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley, the stream brought tidings of highly anticipated content for Baldur’s Gate 3. This update follows Larian’s trailer at last week’s The Game Awards, which revealed that the game will officially launch in August 2023.

Available in-game today, Patch 9 for Baldur’s Gate 3 is, in essence, a response to the player community’s feedback throughout early access – including the Paladin class, a reworked Reactions system, and the ability to progress to Level 5.

Paladins vary in their specific missions and ideals, but all Paladins have sworn an Oath to stand with goodness against the encroaching evils of the world. Whether they’ve sworn an Oath of Devotion, an Oath of the Ancients, or an Oath of another kind, their ultimate goal is to uphold justice and righteousness above all else.

But what happens to a Paladin who forsakes that sacred promise? Can there be redemption? A hidden Paladin subclass, Oathbreaker, gives players the opportunity to explore this path. Will they seek a return to grace, or will they find that their Oath was worth breaking after all?

D&D players will recognize Level 5 as a significant power boost for all classes – a moment where your party is finally able to take on formidable, previously insurmountable challenges. Spellcasters do especially well at Level 5, gaining access to 3rd-level spells like Fireball, Counterspell and Animate Dead – play your cards right and you may just raise your very own zombie army.

Here are a few of the highlights from Patch 9:

• New Class: Paladin
  • Bursting with noble spirit and ardent reverence, the Paladin class is marked by the ability to unleash devastating combos in combat while providing aid and protection to their party when necessary.
  • Two Subclasses:
    • Oath of Devotion
      • Following the ideal of the knight in shining armor, these Paladins act with honor and virtue to protect the weak and pursue the greater good.
      • Holy Rebuke: Call upon your Oath to grant an ally a vengeful aura that deals 1d4 Radiant damage to anyone who hits them with a melee attack.
    • Oath of the Ancients
      • Paladins who walk this path fight on the side of light in the eternal struggle against darkness, vowing to preserve the sanctity of life and the beauty of nature.
      • Healing Radiance: Call upon your Oath to let nature heal all nearby allies.
  • Divine Smite: When using a melee attack, you may choose to spend a spell slot to deal radiant damage to your target in addition to your weapon damage.
  • Hidden Subclass: Oathbreaker
    • Paladins who stray from their sacred oaths become Oathbreakers, which comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages.
    • Embrace your newfound powers for good or ill, or start down the path of redemption.
• Level 5
  • Players can now progress to Level 5. This makes for a significant power boost for all classes, opening up 3rd-level spells like Fireball to those with spellcasting abilities.
• Revamped Reactions System
  • Reactions are a unique type of combat action that can be triggered by various combat circumstances – for example, an enemy in melee range running away can trigger an Attack of Opportunity.
  • Players can now choose whether or not to use a Reaction when one is triggered, allowing for more strategic combat!
• Flying
  • The ‘Fly’ spell can be used in and out of combat to do just that – fly. Spread your wings and fly to otherwise out-of-reach treasure, or out of reach of enemies.

Along with major additions to the content of the game, Larian announced during the Panel From Hell that the critical role of Minsc in Baldur’s Gate 3 will be played by voice actor and DM Matt Mercer.

Get all of the details on these features and the rest of the patch notes in our Community Update, available here. Further information is available at panelfromhell.baldursgate3.game

Baldur’s Gate 3 is available now in early access, with a full release planned for August 2023. More information is available on the official website. Stay up to date with the latest Larian Studios news via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or the official Discord server.

About Larian Studios

Larian Studios is an independent RPG developer founded in 1996 in Ghent, Belgium. Over 400 people work between worldwide studios in Ghent, Quebec, Dublin, Guildford, Malaysia and Barcelona. Larian is best known for the Divinity universe, which they introduced to the world with Divine Divinity in 2002.

In 2014, Larian launched Divinity: Original Sin, a classic CRPG that won over 150 awards and nominations. The company released its critically acclaimed sequel Divinity: Original Sin 2 on Sept. 14, 2017, followed by the Definitive Edition in August 2018 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One to a 93 Metacritic rating. The Nintendo Switch version released in September 2019 featuring cross-save progression between Nintendo Switch and Steam. Divinity: Original Sin 2 won a BAFTA for Best Multiplayer Game. In October 2020, Larian Studios released the early access version of Baldur’s Gate 3.

All-new Weapons, Stages, and Enemies Shown in Team NINJA’s Latest Action RPG!

BURLINGAME, Calif. — Dec. 14, 2022 — Today, KOEI TECMO America and developer Team NINJA revealed that digital pre-orders are now live for their action-packed dark fantasy, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. Team NINJA’s demon-plagued epic will be available March 3, 2023 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, on PC via Windows and Steam®, and will be available day one with Xbox Game Pass on console and PC.

To celebrate digital pre-orders going live, KOEI TECMO released their electrifying Action Trailer, showcasing never-before-seen bosses, environments, and weapons. The trailer also highlights some of the famed warriors from the Three Kingdoms era who will be making their presence felt throughout the game, including Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, and Lu Bu. Watch the Action Trailer now on YouTube to get an early taste of what it’s like inside a Three Kingdoms infested with demons!

In addition to the trailer, KOEI TECMO also announced that those who purchase either the physical or digital version of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty by March 16 will receive special “Baihu Armor”, while those who pre-order the game digitally will receive both the early purchase bonus along with the pre-order bonus: “Zhuque Armor”.

A limited-edition SteelBook version of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will also be available at launch. The SteelBook Launch Edition includes an exclusive collectible case along with bonus DLC items “Crown of Zhurong” and “Crown of Gonggong”.

For more information on Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, visit the official site, Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/koeitecmous and Follow us on Twitter @WoLongOfficial and @koeitecmoUS.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP.

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LOS ANGELES – December 14, 2022 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has released a new update for Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds just in time for the Holidays! In Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds’ The Wishing Tree Episode, players will find Evermore has become a wintery wonderland filled with holiday cheer. A new special dungeon also awaits.

Players can don the new Silent Night Outfit & Hat or jump on Rudy, a new mount inspired by a certain red-nosed reindeer. Two new familiars also join the celebrations in Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds; water element familiar Sage Raindeer and fire element familiar Dururu.

Additionally, the new Progress Reports lets players check out their Combat Power trends at a glance.

To celebrate this latest game update, players will have the opportunity to participate in additional limited-time events for special rewards:

• Platypaws’s Cake Eating Contest: Players can earn event entry tickets by completing missions and use them in the minigame event, where they must clear their plates within the allotted time for a chance at rewards including a Wishing Tree Hat costume and Bound Territe.

• Dururu Power Up Event: Players can earn Jelly Bottles and additional 4★ Dururu familiars for obtaining, powering up, and awakening the Episode Familiar Dururu.
• Winter Holiday Check-In: Players can receive an abundance of rewards, including a Winter Holiday 6★ Toy Selection Chest and the Cute Red Hat Costume, for checking in to the game for 14 days.

Developed based on Level-5 and Studio Ghibli’s original fantasy RPG series ‘Ni no Kuni,’ Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds is available on mobile platforms and playable on PC using cross-play.

For the latest game info and updates, visit the official website (https://ninokuni.ntmarble.com/) and follow the game’s Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and Discord channels.

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