New Microids Backstage blogpost details Horse Tales’ equestrian gameplay mechanics

Sydney, Australia – October 19, 2022 – Microids is delighted to share new details about Horse Tales – Emerald Valley Ranch through a new dedicated Microids Backstage blog post. Developed by the studio Aesir Interactive, the game invites players to saddle up in a full-on equestrian open world adventure. Horse Tales – Emerald Valley Ranch is set to release on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch and PC on November 17^th in Australia and New Zealand. 

Backstage is Microids’ new blog section providing fans with in-depth looks at the creation of their favourite games, with interviews, sneak peaks and exclusive content. The goal is to regularly reveal secrets behind the design of our top video games and introduce the teams that worked on franchises like Syberia or Flashback 2.

Discover Microids Backstage’s new blog post on Horse Tales!

An accessible equestrian adventure for all!

Horse Tales – Emerald Valley Ranch is an adventure for horse lovers of all ages. To ensure that children, teens, and adults can enjoy the game to the fullest, many of the gameplay mechanics are easy to learn, but tricky to master. The horse riding itself is a good example. Younger players can easily steer and gallop to navigate the world, while more experienced players will be able to use more advanced mechanics like sliding around corners in their climb to the top of the leaderboards.

Creating horses with personality

Instead of treating horses as a hairy car that gets them somewhere faster, Horse Tales – Emerald Valley Ranch encourages players to form bonds and genuinely care about their stable. That goes ‘hand in hoof’ with horses that express a range of distinct personalities. In game, this translates into unique traits and stats for each horse.

Traits determine how horses react to their environment: for instance, a clingy horse will follow you when you dismount to explore on foot, while a horse that is afraid of heights will be less inclined to go to certain areas. On the other hand, stats like Agility, Strength or Endurance will dictate how fast a horse gallops, how far it jumps, and how quickly it recovers stamina.

Get your perfect dream horse through breeding!

Much like the riding controls, breeding horses in Horse Tales – Emerald Valley Ranch can be as casual or as deep-diving as players want. Once you have built enough shelter, food resource, and activity buildings, along with a special breeding stable on the Emerald Valley Estate, you can start your very own breeding program.

At first glance, breeding is simple enough: By pairing two horses with similar stats, you easily get a slight stats improvement in their offspring. The new horse will also inherit some traits and colour characteristics from its parents. Those colour characteristics, however, are where the breeding gets more challenging as it mimics real life horse genetics.

As an open world game, Horse Tales offers players a lot of freedom. This also means that players are able to breed horses however they want, whether they simply want to have a fast and robust horse of any colour, or they want to breed the perfect horse with the best stats and the rarest coat.

Players will also have to explore to find new horses to add to their breeding programs. Some can be encountered and tamed in the wild, while others can be obtained by talking to NPCs who are willing to lend out their own horses for breeding purposes.

The combination of these different elements – looks, genetics, stats and traits – makes for an incredible variety of unique horses and gives the player a lot of freedom to choose what to focus on in their horse breeding and training. And once you’ve achieved your own personal perfect horse – be it particularly pretty to look at, particularly good at sprinting and jumping, or the ideal mix of both – you’ll get to enjoy exploring the vast open world of Horse Tales: Emerald Valley Ranch even more.

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About Horse Tales – Emerald Valley Ranch

In Horse Tales – Emerald Valley Ranch, players will be tasked with restoring their family’s run-down estate back to its former glory. This quest will set them on a delightful open world adventure where they’ll explore the peninsula’s gorgeous and varied landscapes, from the colourful seashore of Coral Lagoon to the lush forest of Birchwoods.

They will make many friends along the way, including the nearby residents and of course… horses! Tame, breed, and establish a strong bond with your equine companions, as each is unique and possesses distinct abilities, personality traits, preferences, and training needs.

Make Emerald Valley your own by customising your adventure: dress up your horses and your avatar with a wide variety of clothing and ornament options, and take part in rebuilding and decorating various buildings, stables, and horse care facilities.

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Check out the game’s retail editions, still available for pre-order!

Gallop into adventure with Horse Tales – Emerald Valley Ranch, coming out November 17th!

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About Microids

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

About Aesir Interactive

Aesir Interactive is a renowned development studio based in Munich, Germany. A passionate team of more than 50 highly skilled designers, artists and programmers lay the foundation for captivating games and innovative interactive applications.

The Critically Acclaimed Tactical Role-Playing Game Is Reborn

SYDNEY (Aug. 5, 2022) – SQUARE ENIX® announced that Tactics Ogre: Reborn™, a reimagined edition of the beloved tactical RPG,will release on November 11, 2022 on the PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console, PlayStation®4 console, Nintendo Switch™ system and PC via STEAM®. The game is available to pre-order now on all platforms.

Tactics Ogre: Reborn delivers beautifully converted high-definition graphics, updated battle systems and vast sound improvements including fully-voiced cutscenes (English and Japanese), recreated sound effects and re-recorded live background music composed by Hitoshi Sakimoto – all bringing to life a new experience that Tactics Ogre veterans and a new generation of gamers alike will enjoy.

Watch the Tactics Ogre: Reborn Announcement Trailer

Tactics Ogre: Reborn is set in The Valerian Isles, jewels of the Obero Sea. Following many years of conflict, there finally rose a man to put an end to this: Dorgalua Oberyth. Known as the “Dynast-King,” he brought peace and prosperity to Valeria for half a century. After his death, a civil war erupts and throws the isles of Valeria into a bloody struggle for power between three warring factions. In Tactics Ogre: Reborn, players follow the story of a young man, Denam Pavel, caught in the center of the bloodshed. Although he seeks a path of freedom and justice, players will soon discover that even the noblest of goals requires impossibly difficult decisions to be made.

Reborn and deeper than ever, this classic tactical role-playing adventure enables players to fully immerse themselves in the world and intrigue of Tactics Ogre. In Tactics Ogre: Reborn, players will take control of a team of units on the battlefield and utilize the turn-based combat system to act strategically and gain the upper hand over their enemy. As players progress, they can recruit additional party members, experiment with various classes, weapons, magic and abilities, and make key decisions at several instances in the story that will ultimately impact how events unfold.

New updates and features include:

• Beautifully remastered graphics that enhance yet maintain the original distinctive visual style
• Fully voiced cutscenes in English & Japanese
• Full orchestral re-recording of the game’s soundtrack
• Assorted quality of life updates, such as:
  • Redesigned battle system
  • Adjusted level management system
  • Reworked AI
  • Simplified and improved UI

Tactics Ogre: Reborn is available to pre-order now in a Standard Digital Edition for PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC via STEAM, and a Standard Physical Edition for PS5, PS4 and Nintendo Switch. A Digital Premium Edition is also available to pre-order now on PS5, PS4 and STEAM.

Tactics Ogre: Reborn will be available on the PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console, PlayStation®4 console, Nintendo Switch™ system and PC via STEAM®.

About Square Enix Ltd. 

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal®. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 168 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 84 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 88 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. 

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com 

Tactics Ogre: Reborn © 1995, 2022 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. 

TACTICS OGRE, Tactics Ogre: Reborn, FINAL FANTASY, the FINAL FANTASY logo, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, EIDOS MONTREAL, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, SPACE INVADERS, TAITO, and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd. Steam is a registered trademark of Valve Corporation. “PlayStation”, “PS5”, and “PS4” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. 

Today, Xbox introduced Elite controllers to Xbox Design Lab, where fans will be able to customise their very own premium Xbox Elite Series Wireless Series 2 controller to fit their needs.

Players can choose from billions of different colors to customise nearly all the external parts of the Elite Series 2 controller including the body, back case, D-pad, bumpers, triggers, thumbsticks, and buttons. They can even choose between a cross-shaped or faceted D-pad and for the first time ever in Xbox Design Lab, color-customize the thumbstick base and ring. Furthermore, gamers can personalize their design with laser engraving to add their name, Gamertag or custom 16-character message. The best part is that Elite Series 2 controllers are designed to be fully customizable with interchangeable components, so players can play with a specific setup that works best for them.

Designing a custom Elite Series 2 controller starts at AUD $219.95 and players can customize and buy personalized Elite Accessory Packs to pair with their Elite Series 2 controller including adding paddles, different set of thumbsticks and D-pad, and/or purchasing a carrying case/charging pack.

Players can also choose to get a customized Elite Series 2 controller with all the Elite components (paddles, thumbsticks, D-Pads, and carrying case/charging pack) for AUD $279.95.

Xbox Design Lab orders are available now in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, most Western European countries, and select Southeast Asian countries.

To learn more about Elite Series controller launching on Xbox Design Lab check out our wire post here.

NBA 2K23 Arcade Edition Available Now Exclusively on Apple Arcade

Players who jump into the game at launch receive Devin Booker Nike Kobe 4 Protro MyPLAYER gear*

2K today announced that NBA® 2K23 Arcade Edition, the authentic mobile experience for the NBA 2K basketball game, is now available on Apple Arcade. To celebrate, players who jump into the game starting today through to October 28 receive exclusive Devin Booker Nike Kobe 4 Protro MyPLAYER gear to flex on the virtual court*.

To view the trailer click the image below

Experience the all-new “The Greatest” mode, which features 20 of the “Greatest of All-Time” NBA players from the current NBA season at launch, along with official NBA commentary for a more immersive and realistic NBA gameplay experience. Additionally, choose from a variety of features and modes that offer more ways to play, including Association Mode, where aspiring coaches can play out becoming the GM or Head Coach of their favourite NBA Franchise or build out their dream team. 

Playable across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, NBA 2K23 Arcade Edition will be available on Apple Arcade for a monthly subscription of $7.99 with a one-month free trial**. Apple Arcade is also part of the Apple One Individual ($19.95), Family ($25.95), and Premier ($39.95) monthly plans, with a one-month free trial***.

For more information on the included modes, features, supported languages, and more, visit the Apple App Store.

Follow NBA 2K on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest NBA 2K23 news.

*Offer available until 8am PST on October 28, 2022. Offer is for one in-game Devin Booker Nike Kobe 4 Protro MyPLAYER gear in NBA 2K23 Arcade Edition. One per account. NBA 2K23 Arcade Edition is not available in all territories. Void where prohibited. Terms apply. To redeem it: Open NBA 2K23 Arcade Edition, and go to MyCAREER.

**New subscribers only. $7.99 per month after free trial. One subscription per Family Sharing group. Offer good for three months after eligible device activation. Plan automatically renews until cancelled. Restrictions and other terms apply, visit https://offers.applearcade.apple/ for more details.

***The Apple One free trial includes only services that are not currently used through a free trial or a subscription. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled. Restrictions and other terms apply.

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

PlayStation Australia is excited to reveal that the DualSense Edge wireless controller – the first ever ultra-customisable controller developed by PlayStation, will launch globally on Thursday, 26 January. Built with high performance and personalisation in mind, the DualSense Edge wireless controller for PlayStation 5 invites players to craft their own unique gaming experiences through custom controls tailored to their playstyle.

Watch the epic trailer here to get a closer look at the DualSense Edge wireless controller features.

Pre-orders for the controller and replaceable stick modules will be available starting as early as Tuesday, 25 October at select retailers, so be sure to check with local retailers.

The DualSense Edge wireless controller features a host of hardware and software-based personalisation options, including button remapping, the ability to fine-tune stick sensitivity and triggers, options to swap between multiple control profiles, and a unique on-controller user interface. It also supports the signature comfort and immersive features of the DualSense wireless controller, like haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.*

Players can make the DualSense Edge wireless controller uniquely theirs with the included three changeable sets of stick caps and two changeable sets of back buttons. Everything will come bundled in the included carrying case, and players can even charge the controller via USB connection while it’s stored in the case to make sure it’s always ready for the next play session.

Here’s a breakdown of everything included: 

• DualSense Edge wireless controller
• USB braided cable
• 2 Standard caps
• 2 High dome caps
• 2 Low dome caps
• 2 Half dome back buttons
• 2 Lever back buttons
• Connector housing 
• Carrying case

Pricing for the DualSense Edge wireless controller and replaceable stick modules will be announced at a later date.

To find out more about the new DualSense Edge wireless controller head to the PlayStation Blog.

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Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Persona 5 Royal, Gunfire Reborn, Phantom Abyss, and More by Megan Spurr, Community Lead, Xbox Game

Hello friends! Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update. If you haven’t already downloaded A Plague Tale: Requiem and had your first look at all of the rats today, or maybe some particularly spooky ASMR with Scorn, we might have some more spooky coming soon for you. And if that isn’t your jam, welcome to the world of Persona 5 Royal and a few more favorites (or soon to be favorites!). Let’s get into the games:

Available Today

A Plague Tale: Requiem (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
Available on day one with Game Pass: Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools, and unearthly powers.

Coming Soon

Amnesia: Collection (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 20
The collection contains three Amnesia titles: The Dark Descent, A Machine For Pigs, and Justine. Experience the horror that kickstarted the ‘Let’s Play’ revolution; be immersed in three living nightmares that will chill you to the core.

Amnesia: Rebirth (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 20
A harrowing journey through desolation and despair, exploring the limits of human resilience. Uncover your past and survive the Algerian desert. Fear is your enemy; stay calm to not succumb to an illness threatening you and your loved one. Avoid darkness, hide from monsters, and solve puzzles.

Phantom Abyss (Game Preview) (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – October 20
Phantom Abyss is a massive asynchronous multiplayer game that casts players into procedurally generated temples and tasks them with retrieving the sacred relics hidden within deadly chambers. Be warned, you only get one attempt at each temple and failure or settling for a lesser relic means you will never see that temple again…

Soma (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 20
From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes Soma, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. The radio is dead, food is running out, and the machines have started to think they are people. Underwater facility PATHOS-II has suffered intolerable isolation and you’re going to have to make some tough decisions. What makes sense? What is left to fight for?

Persona 5 Royal (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 21
Prepare for the award-winning RPG experience in this definitive edition of Persona 5 Royal, featuring a treasure trove of downloadable content included! Don the mask of Joker and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!

Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery (PC) – October 27
Play as The Detective in three silly mysteries! Finding clues and questioning suspects is just part of the job for such an experienced frog. Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery is a collection of all three Frog Detective cases.

Gunfire Reborn (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 27
Gunfire is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS action, roguelite gameplay and RPG elements. You’ll play as one of six furry heroes, each with their own unique skills and attacks. As you play though each level, you’ll be faced with challenging enemies and collect powerful loot. The more you play, the more powerful you will become!

Signalis (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 27
Available on day on with Game Pass: Awaken from slumber and explore a surreal retrotech world as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost partner and her lost dreams. Discover terrifying secrets, challenging puzzles, and nightmarish creatures in a tense and melancholic experience of cosmic dread and classic psychological survival horror.

In Case You Missed It

Coral Island (Game Preview) (PC) – Available now
Coral Island is a vibrant and laid-back reimagining of farm sim games. Developed by the talented multinational team at Indonesia-based Stairway Games, Coral Island invites players to be who they want and experience enchanting island living at their own pace – living off the land, nurturing animals, building relationships with a diverse cast of townsfolk, and making the world around them a more vital and harmonious place.

DLC / Game Updates

No Man’s Sky: Waypoint Update – Available now
Access the universe of No Man’s Sky from anywhere in update 4.0, Waypoint! This update includes an overhaul on fundamental elements of gameplay including game modes, inventory size and usability, milestones, journey cataloguing and much more!

Sea of Thieves: The Herald of the Flame – Available until October 27
Destiny has dark secrets in store as pirates pick up the trail of an old foe. Prevent a prophecy and save the seas from ruin in ‘The Herald of the Flame’, Sea of Thieves’ eighth time-limited Adventure running until October 27!

The Sims 4: Get To Work Expansion Pack – Available today
Play the Get to Work Expansion Pack at no charge with Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play in The Sims 4, going free to play today. Become a daring doctor, fearless detective, mad scientist, or create your own retail business and become a Simoleonaire. 

Minecraft Dungeons: Fauna Faire – October 19
Come one, come all to the most wholesome celebration in the Overworld, featuring a range of activities for everyone! Take on the all-new Tower multiplayer, explore the jungle level Treetop Tangle, or embrace the look of your favorite friendly mob. The faire is full of surprises – who will you bring to the celebration?

Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition – October 25
PC Game Pass and Ultimate members will get access to Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition at no additional cost on October 25. Featuring both familiar and innovative new ways to expand your empire, Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition brings an evolved real-time strategy game to the next level with a host of free new content and features including brand-new civilizations – the Ottomans and Malians, new maps, additional in-game updates and much more.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

Fallout 76: 25th Anniversary Bundle – October 27
Celebrate 25 years of the Nuka-Cola, Deathclaws & the Wasteland with the Fallout 25th Anniversary Bundle for Fallout 76. Includes a weapon skin, C.A.M.P. items, lunchboxes and bubblegum (joke included)! Plus, you can claim this perk on PC and console!

Secret Neighbor: Sportswear Bundle – Oct 27
Spice up your looks with the new Sportswear bundle, featuring a new Neighbor Tennis Cosmetic set and Leader Basketball Cosmetic set. With this bundle you also get a Roll of Arcade Coupons to spend in the in-game shop and the new “X” emote to show your friends what’ your favorite gaming platform! Jump in game and show-off!

Xbox Touch Controls

Ultimate members, Slime Rancher 2 is available now with touch controls via Xbox Cloud Gaming! Plus, you can play Persona 5 Royal with touch controls starting on October 21 and experience 5 unique custom touch control layouts that change depending on in-game scenarios. Jump into these games at xbox.com/play via browser, Xbox Game Pass app for Android, or Xbox app for PC – no controller required!

Leaving October 31

The following games will be leaving the library soon. Be sure to jump in and play these games before they go! As always, members can save up to 20% off their purchase to keep these games in their library.

• Alan Wake: American Nightmare (Console and PC)
• Backbone (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Bassmaster Fishing 2022 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Project Wingman (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Second Extinction (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Sniper Elite 4 (Console and Cloud)
• The Forgotten City (Cloud, Console, and PC)

We’ll be back soon with more games, more perks, and check in on how your backlog is going!

Earn Fun New Rewards In-Game with Tomorrow’s Return of the All Saints’ Wake Seasonal Event

SQUARE ENIX® today released FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online Patch 6.25, featuring the debut of Variant and Criterion dungeons, the continuation of the Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures side story quests, the start of the Manderville weapon enhancement quest series, and more. Players can also look forward to this year’s All Saints’ Wake in-game seasonal event, running from 19^th October until 1^st November.

Further details on Patch 6.25 content are available below:

• ●     New Side Story Quests – Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures continue in Patch 6.25.
• New Weapon Enhancement Quests – Players can obtain and enhance Manderville Weapons throughout the Patch 6.x series, which will begin in the Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures questline.
• New Tribal Quests: Omicron – New daily quests for Disciples of the Land.
• New “Variant Dungeons” Battle Content – Players can enjoy new variable-difficulty dungeons—beginning with the Sil’dihn Subterrane—designed for 1-4 players, with the difficulty of enemies scaling depending on party size. Players will explore dungeons with Nanamo, featuring branching routes, which can change depending on player actions within the dungeon. Folios can also be obtained from each route, which can be pieced together to deduce secrets and complete the entire story.
• Criterion Dungeons – High difficulty four-player content featuring a visually similar area to the Variant Dungeons, but with a set route. Criterion dungeons will feature two levels of difficulty, each with their own unique set of rules and characteristics.

Alongside the update, the All Saints’ Wake in-game seasonal event is set to return on 19^th October. Running until 1^st November, players will be tasked with traveling to Gridania to take part in a series of spooky event quests to earn fun new rewards. Learn more regarding the in-game event at: https://sqex.to/PaEx9 

Additionally, FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival 2023-2024 was recently announced to return with in-person events in North America, Europe, and Japan. Find the latest updates for Fan Festival at: https://fanfest.finalfantasyxiv.com

Finally, players can look forward to the upcoming expansion of the North American data center taking place on 1^st November. The addition will serve to further reduce congestion during peak periods for the ever-expanding playerbase, with the new logical data center, named “Dynamis,” initially consisting of four new Worlds with plans to expand further in the future. More details are available at: https://sqex.to/mI2db

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/

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 173 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

Wishlist the collection of three iconic Crysis games, remastered to perform beautifully on today’s hardware, with a 40% discount

FRANKFURT, Germany – Oct. 18, 2022 – Crytek is pleased to announce that Crysis Remastered Trilogy, featuring the single-player remasters of Crysis, Crysis 2, and Crysis 3, will launch for Steam on November 17, with a launch discount of 40% off for seven days priced at USD 29.99 / EUR 29.99 (USD 49.99/ EUR 49.99 will be the standard price after). If players already own the first Crysis Remastered, they will get 55% off the trilogy bundle in the first week. Each legendary game in this excellent-value, all-in-one collection has been optimized and enhanced to play faster and better on today’s hardware. Fans are encouraged to wishlist Crysis Remastered Trilogy on Steam ahead of the launch to make sure they don’t miss out on the launch discount.

Crysis Remastered Trilogy features all the action-packed gameplay and high-octane battles in sandbox levels the series is known for updated with improved lighting and visually enhanced characters, weapons, and environments, plus high-definition textures for crystal clear images. The remasters also feature ray tracing and substantial performance improvements. Gamers can choose to lock in their frame rate or push their PC to the limits and play on maximum settings.

Crysis Remastered Trilogy includes:

Crysis Remastered

A simple rescue mission turns into an all-out war as alien invaders swarm over the Lingshan Islands. Playing as super-soldier Nomad, you are armed with the powerful Nanosuit, equipped with speed, strength, armor, and cloaking abilities. Use a vast arsenal of modular weaponry and adapt your tactics and gear to dominate enemies in an enormous sandbox world.

Crysis 2 Remastered

Aliens have returned to a world ravaged by climate disasters. As the invaders lay waste to New York and begin an assault that threatens the total annihilation of humankind, only you have the technology to lead the fight back. Equipped with the upgraded Nanosuit 2.0, customize your suit and weapons in real-time and unlock powerful abilities in the battle for humanity’s survival.

Crysis 3 Remastered

New York City has been transformed into a sprawling urban rainforest sheltered by a giant nanodome. Fight through seven distinct districts against human and alien forces, using the Nanosuit’s superior technology to deploy brute force or opt for stealth to achieve your goals. Equipped with a deadly Predator Bow, there’s no wrong way to save the world.

Crysis Remastered Trilogy and its individual remasters are available now for PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC via the Epic Games Store.

For more information, please visit www.crysis.com.

ABOUT CRYTEK

Crytek is an independent videogame developer, publisher, and technology provider dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming with its cutting-edge 3D game development solution, CRYENGINE. With headquarters in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and studios in Kiev (Ukraine) and Istanbul (Turkey), Crytek has created multiple award-winning titles, including the original Far Cry, the Crysis series, Ryse: Son of Rome, The Climb, Robinson: The Journey and Hunt: Showdown. Crytek delivers fun and innovative gaming experiences for PC, consoles, and VR and continues to grow its reach in the games-as-a-service market. Every Crytek game is created with CRYENGINE, which can be used by anyone to create games.

For more information, visit www.crytek.com and www.cryengine.com.

A Plague Tale: Requiem Is Finally Here – Join Amicia and Hugo de Rune’s Heartrending New Journey in this Epic Sequel for PC & Consoles

PARIS — Oct. 18, 2022 — A Plague Tale: Requiem, the direct sequel to the critically acclaimed and award-winning A Plague Tale: Innocence, has finally arrived. The game is out now on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®5, and in Cloud Version on Nintendo Switch, as well as with Xbox Game Pass for Console, PC and Cloud. A Plague Tale: Requiem is ready to take players on a breathtaking adventure, reuniting fans of the series with Amicia and Hugo de Rune and welcoming new players into its brutal medieval world. The game’s launch trailer offers a glimpse of the emotional and visually stunning journey that starts today, with new screenshots and new official artwork to celebrate the title’s release.

The heartrending story of Amicia and Hugo continues: embark on their next journey and venture to the south of 14^th century France and beyond, setting sail for a mysterious island in the Mediterranean Sea. Brave a terrible fate, looking for the cure to heal Hugo’s illness, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival within a dark, plague-ridden medieval world twisted by otherworldly forces.

This new chapter stays true to the series’ defining sense of history and strong narrative direction, with expanded gameplay possibilities granting extra freedom to players within a more open environment. Choose to strike from the shadows or unleash hell, turning to Amicia’s new resources—including alchemy to manipulate fire and the long-distance power of the crossbow, but also her cunning use of terrain and ability to wrestle out of an enemy’s grasp.

Designed for long-time fans and newcomers alike, this next-gen-exclusive production brings a whole new level of realism and immersion, delivering a sublime visual experience through this bright new Mediterranean setting and the characteristic contrast between light and dark of the series.