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THREE NEW HEROES DESCEND ONTO SEVEN KNIGHTS 2 IN LATEST UPDATE 

LOS ANGELES – October 12, 2022 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announces the latest global update for the mobile role-playing game Seven Knights 2, which adds three new playable heroes, special limited time events, rewards, and more. 

Nia and her robotic masterpiece Bolt Z roar into battle as two separate playable characters. Autonomous Magical Weapon Bolt Z (Legendary +) is an Attack type, offensive hero with skills like: charge, electric shock and paralysis. Bolt Z shines when paired with his creator, Nia doubling on the ‘charge’ effect. Legendary Magical Engineer Nia (Legendary) enters Seven Knights 2 as a Universal type character with the ability to synergize with characters that have ‘shock’ related skills.

Also added to the fold is the Blizzard Queen Lania (Legendary), a Defense type with high survivability as she becomes immune to wide-area skills without being targeted by enemies for a certain period of time. She also has the effect of increasing freeze damage, becoming a must-have for ‘freeze’ reliant teams.

An additional scenario update and a Jewel system have been added, and players also have the opportunity to participate in in-game events for added rewards including:

●      Special Operations: Discard Fake Bolt Z! (Oct. 12 – Oct. 26): Players can find Fake Bolt Zs hidden throughout the game. Once salvaged, Fake Bolt Zs will become Purified Bolt Zs which can be used to obtain Nia’s Soulstone pieces to summon the Legendary Hero for free. As a bonus, players can acquire the Mystic Parts Nia outfit for free once they collect all 10 Fake Bolt Zs.

●      Nia & Bolt Z Celebration Check-in Event (Oct. 12 – Nov. 2): Checking in to the game for the first 14 days in a row will reward players with Legendary+ Hero Bolt Z’s Exclusive Equipment (Nia’s Energy Control Module) for free.

Seven Knights 2 takes place 20 years after the original Seven Knights, and centers on the Daybreak Mercenaries who embark on a journey to find the last member of the Seven Knights “Rudy,” after a series of events involving a mysterious girl named Phiné. Starring an array of characters depicted with stunning graphics powered by Unreal Engine 4, Seven Knights 2 will immerse players in a true sequel featuring the fun and innovative gameplay of Seven Knights enjoyed by players around the world. Players can collect and develop charismatic heroes while engaging in a deep and immersive cinematic story.

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

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

About Netmarble Corporation

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

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The Eternal Cylinder Rolls onto Steam, PlayStation5 & Xbox Series X|S Today

The Eternal Cylinder Rolls onto Steam, PlayStation®5 & Xbox Series X|S Today

Experience new content on all platforms plus support for 4K visuals, ray tracing and more with The Eternal Cylinder’s free Anniversary Update, available now

PlayStation®4 and Xbox One users get a free upgrade to the next-gen versions of the award-winning open-world survival adventure game

THE HAGUE, The Netherlands & SANTIAGO, Chile Oct. 13, 2022 – Good Shepherd and ACE Team have released the award-winning, critically acclaimed The Eternal Cylinder today on Steam, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S. PlayStation®4 and Xbox One owners can upgrade to the next-generation versions of this completely original and surreal open-world survival adventure game for free on their respective consoles. Owners of The Eternal Cylinder on the Epic Games Store will receive an identical update to the release on Steam.

Today also marks the roll out of The Eternal Cylinder’s free Anniversary Update on all platforms. The Anniversary Update introduces new in-game content, as well as a variety of technical enhancements for PC and next-generation console users.

*ANNIVERSARY UPDATE CONTENT*

  • New Creatures to Discover: Two new beings are roaming the world – approach at your own risk!
    • The Buddugh Gropp is a highly aggressive herbivore found in the tundra biome.
    • The Gharukuk is a large tripodal omnivore located in the desert.
  • New Mutation: Your Trebhum have developed a spicy new mutation that lets them shoot jets of fire from their trunks, a powerful defense against predators – especially those with fur!
  • New Graphics Options: The Eternal Cylinder has never looked so gorgeous! Become even more immersed in this wildly vivid world with the following upgrade options on select systems:
    • Steam|Epic Games Store: Enjoy full support for 4K resolution and ray tracing.
    • PlayStation 5: Choose between 4K or ray tracing modes, with support for haptic feedback and adaptive triggers on DualSense™ wireless controllers.
    • Xbox Series X: Choose between 4K or ray tracing modes (ray tracing unavailable on Xbox Series S).

About The Eternal Cylinder

The Eternal Cylinder takes place on an alien world teeming with surreal environments, exotic beings and awe-inspiring wonders, all threatened by The Cylinder: a gargantuan structure of ancient origin that relentlessly crushes everything in its path. You are but a tiny Trebhum – not the strongest or fastest creature, but born with the most powerful ability of all: adaptation. What you lack in size, you’ll need to make up for in resourcefulness and ingenuity – mutate and evolve your Trebhum family with new attributes and abilities to navigate hazardous obstacles and escape dangerous predators. Gather your herd and embark on the perilous journey to save your planet from The Eternal Cylinder.

Key Game Features

  • An Unforgettable Alien World… Explore a vast, open land with four unique biomes, each filled with extraordinary flora, bizarre fauna, and wondrous surprises and horrors at every turn.
  • …with Real-time Environmental Destruction: Each time The Cylinder roars to life, more of your beautiful planet is crushed under its weight, leaving nowhere to hide. Run for your life and watch out for new hazards created by the ancient destroyer to survive.
  • Build Your Own Alien Family: Choose from more than 50 mutations for each Trebhum, with special abilities like the power to fly, shoot tornadoes, grow spikes and more. Each mutation grants a unique appearance for your growing family of diverse companions.
  • Solve Ancient Mysteries: Unlock ancient knowledge from past generations of Trebhum in hidden sanctuaries protected by a variety of clever puzzles.
  • Beware The Cylinder’s Dark Servants: Be on guard for monstrous abominations created by The Cylinder to infest, consume and destroy every living thing on the planet.

For more on The Eternal Cylinder, visit www.EternalCylinder.com, and keep up with the latest updates by following the team on Twitter @EternalCylinder and Facebook at www.facebook.com/EternalCylinder.

About ACE Team

ACE Team is a game development studio founded by brothers Andres, Carlos and Edmundo Bordeu. The independent studio, located in Santiago, Chile, has over a decade of experience in the games industry and is one of Latin America’s leading game developers. The team is internationally acclaimed for its unique titles, which have achieved several notable industry awards around the world.

About Good Shepherd Entertainment

Good Shepherd Entertainment is an award-winning independent game publisher based in the Netherlands. The company has built a robust global footprint, shepherding talented development teams to create impactful games that innovate, challenge, and – most importantly – entertain. We’ve done this by pairing creators with writers, musicians and IP powerhouses and through strategic partnerships with some of the industry’s most notable names, including Devolver Digital, Croteam and Perfect World. In addition to the critically acclaimed John Wick Hex, GSE’s selection of titles includes Monster Train, Phantom Doctrine, the Transport Fever series, Hard West, and its sequel, Hard West 2. For more information, visit www.GoodShepherd.games.

Minion Masters’ New “Torment” Season Update Is Available Today on Steam, Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One

Fans can grab the hit fantasy strategy game’s new premium DLC free for a limited time!

COPENHAGEN Oct. 13, 2022 – BetaDwarf has released the new “Torment” season update for Minion Masters, the fantasy deck-building strategy game. With a variety of new content as well as fresh improvements for existing features, this is one scourge you’ll welcome! Players can download this major update for free today on Steam, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Leading the charge this season is the premium “Torment” DLC, a demonic bundle featuring an outstanding arena, Master, legendary skin, and much more. This DLC is free to keep for all players who claim it from October 14-21, so make sure you grab it in time!

Additional Update Highlights:

  • The long-awaited major update to Mayhem mode, in which players go up against each other with a range of fun and surprising sets of rules:
    • Six new Mayhems have been added to shake things up in unexpected ways
    • Mayhem mode has received a number of new and improved elements, including updated rewards, a “retry” function, and leaderboards
  • New Season Pass featuring two new cards in the free track – the hammer-wielding Korrrgoth, Tyrant of Gor’Rakk and the Cowardly Imps – with even more content to unlock in the premium track
  • A variety of exciting balance changes across the board

This update also helps kick off the BetaDwarf Month of Fun, bursting with giveaways, DLC discounts and contests for all of BetaDwarf’s games. In addition to the free “Torment” premium DLC, Minion Masters’ “All Masters Upgrade” and “Premium Upgrade” DLCs are available for 25% off from October 14-21, with even more excitement to come.

The realm’s greatest masters face off in a never-ending conflict for glory in Minion Masters. Choose your cards and masters from across nine unique factions, each with their own specialties, and build the best deck to overthrow your opponents in quick and intense matches! Play co-op or solo PvE Adventures through the ages, or go online for epic 1v1 and 2v2 multiplayer duels.

Minion Masters is free to download on Steam and Xbox. For more info, visit the official website (https://minionmastersthegame.com) and join the community on Discord.

About BetaDwarf

BetaDwarf is an ambitious company where we push the boundaries of co-op games to create lifelong friendships all around and across the world. It all started in Copenhagen with a small group squatting in a university classroom for seven months, getting discovered and moving in together for three years. Through a Kickstarter, a private bank loan, and perseverance, we released FORCED, selling over 500,000 copies, and later reached millions of players with Minion Masters. Check out this popular Imgur picture story to learn more.

Watch A Plague Tale: Requiem’s Official Music Video ft. Lindsey Stirling

Watch YouTube Violin Star Lindsey Stirling’s Official Cover of A Plague Tale: Requiem’s Main Theme, Celebrating the Game’s Imminent Release

PARIS Oct. 13, 2022 — With only a few more days left before its release on October 18, A Plague Tale: Requiem, the sequel to the critically acclaimed A Plague Tale: Innocence by Asobo Studio and Focus Entertainment, has unveiled a special music video of the game’s main theme featuring violinist and YouTube sensation Lindsey Stirling.

Stirling’s mesmerizingly choreographed and costumed performances have placed her among the most-watched stars on YouTube. Dressed in an outfit inspired by A Plague Tale’s protagonists, Amicia and Hugo de Rune, her poignant rendition of the game’s theme evolves in a lush environment inspired by the landscapes of A Plague Tale: Requiem, mixed with an exhilarating flow of footage from the game.

This special tribute is a perfect celebration of the heartrending adventure into a brutal, breathtaking and visually stunning world that’s coming in A Plague Tale: Requiem. The game’s outstanding score by multi-award winner and BAFTA-nominated composer Olivier Derivière powerfully enriches the intense emotional journey of A Plague Tale’s new chapter.

A Plague Tale: Requiem releases October 18 on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®5, and in Cloud Version on Nintendo Switch. The game will also be available day one with Xbox Game Pass for Console, PC and Cloud. Pre-order now and sign up as a Focus member to get the latest info and upcoming exclusive offers for A Plague Tale: Requiem and the whole Focus catalog.

FOUR CHARACTERS JOIN THE ADVENTURE IN “ATELIER RYZA 3: ALCHEMIST OF THE END & THE SECRET KEY”

Hertfordshire, 13th October 2022 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer GUST Studios announced all new characters and gameplay details for the JRPG, Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key coming 24th February 2023 for the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Windows PC via Steam®. The game follows fan-favourite alchemist, Reisalin Stout, and her mischievous friends on their third summer adventure as they set off to investigate a group of mysterious islands that have suddenly appeared, adversely affecting the stability of their hometown, Kurken Island. 

While uncovering the mysteries surrounding the islands, Ryza and friends are able to explore with a greater sense of adventure than in past Atelier games – discovering landmarks, hidden areas, wildlife, and even randomly occurring quests. The story progresses through encounters and discoveries in the field and underwater as Ryza is able to climb cliffs, zip line across the shore, and summon a water beast to scale waterfalls! As players continue to explore the vast regions, various discoveries begin to tie in with the main story. Some wild animals can lead to treasure chests or provide materials, landmarks enable fast travel, and you never know what you’ll uncover when you find hidden areas in the field!

Throughout their journey across the strange islands, Ryza and friends will meet a variety of charismatic misfits to help aid in their adventures. The first new character they meet is Federica Lamberti, a strong-minded and persistent woman who wears a pendant that looks similar to a giant gate Ryza encountered when the mysterious islands first appeared. Federica is from the crafting city of Sardonica where she is the deputy union head of the craftsman union. Currently, the glasswork faction and Fairystones faction are at odds with each other and Federica is caught in the middle as deputy union head, attempting to mediate the feud. To reconcile the opposing factions, she decides to travel around the regions with Ryza and her friends.

As the quest continues into the remote village of Faurre, Ryza meets a boy named Dian Farrell who is part of a militia group known as “Gleaner”. A “Gleaner” is a term for warriors who collect “Seeds of Light”, the power source for the tools used in the village. “Seeds of Light” are scattered throughout the ruins, and collecting them means digging up legacies of the past. Dian is disgusted with “Gleaner” and their ways of digging up the ruins of other people’s past, so the boy-turned-hunter sets off for a new life by joining Ryza on her journey.

Also joining the adventure is Ryza’s childhood friend Bos. The heir to the Brunnen family, Bos has grown into a dignified figure. Until now, he hasn’t had the chance to go on the adventures with everyone, but it seems he has been covertly training “for the day we can go on an adventure together.” He used to have a strained relationship with Ryza and others due to a slight misunderstanding, but now they have reconciled, even if his badmouthing towards Ryza and the others persists. It was his secret wish to go on an adventure with his childhood friends, and there has never been a more important mission for him to take part!

But all characters are not as they first appear, especially when it comes to half-animal, half-human Kala Ideas. Kala appears to be a little girl, but in fact, she’s a great elder who is over a thousand years old. She is a legend among the Oren clan and not only seems to know something about the mysterious gate that Ryza discovered, but also the “Code of the Universe”.

KOEI TECMO Europe revealed previously that it will be releasing two delightful special edition versions of Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key – a Premium Box and a Special Collection Box, available exclusively through the KOEI TECMO Europe Online Store. The Premium Box version of the game includes an Art Book, a B2 cloth poster featuring an original art piece, a set of two illustrated clear files, a mini acrylic character charm, an early-access DLC costume for Ryza and a copy of the game all packed into a beautiful collectable box. The must-have Special Collection Box version of the game features all of the contents in the Premium Box version, as well as an Original Key Case, an A1 wall scroll featuring an original art piece, a selection of acrylic charms featuring the cover art from each game in the trilogy, and a set of twelve illustration cards.

These products are now available to pre-order. To learn more about these special editions, and future offerings, be sure to sign-up to the KOEI TECMO Europe Online Store mailing list.

Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key also features an Early Purchase bonus. Anyone who purchases a physical or digital copy of the game within two weeks after launch will be able to download a special set of seven Summer Look costumes. These costumes may be available for purchase at a later date.

For more information on Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key, check out the official site, ‘Like’ us on www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames, and Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @koeitecmoeurope.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com

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Street Fighter 6 Closed Beta Impressions

Street Fighter 6

Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S (Previewed), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC
Release Date: 2023

Over this past weekend I had a chance to participate in the most recent closed beta test for Street Fighter 6, giving a solid look at most of what players can expect when entering into the Battle Hub lobbies and looking to fight against others online. First, of course, I was prompted to create an avatar that would be used to roam around the hub and the amount of customization options for characters is quite extensive. Players can create all different manner of characters ranging from standard looking humans to freakish abominations, the latter of which happened to populate most lobbies with their character models bulging and shrinking to the maximum. Initially players are only able to wear the most basic of outfits for their fighter but by completing daily and overall challenges various fighter tickets could be used to purchase extra pieces of clothing and cosmetic pieces.

There were a number of ways that I could choose to participate in fights against other players online. The simplest method was simply go to one of the many arcade machines scattered throughout the hub and either choose to sit down on my own and wait for others, giving myself a desperate need to practice a bit against an AI dummy and try and learn how various moves worked in this latest release in the meantime, or sit down where someone else is already waiting and fighting against them. For those who want to take on ranked matches or simply queue up for player matches, this is done through a menu system that will then search for matches while players walk around the hub, though interacting with anything will cancel the matchmaking.

In interesting fashion, the matchmaking screen also serves as the menu where you can select the fighter you wish to use in every match as well as customize their “Here Comes a New Challenger ” intro screen. In fact, there is even a fun little option to make faces at your opponent using your chosen character while the matches load up, which is incredibly fast on the Series X. This works fairly well as it allows for matches to start quickly without worrying about players needing to swap characters but I can see it possibly changing in the full release as more characters are added and the possibility for hard counters being a more viable option.

Speaking of viable, Street Fighter 6 has offered a number of options that make the game a bit more approachable to newcomers and this comes with the inclusion of a new control scheme. Modern controls are automatically selected for every fighter and offer a large number of more convenient options for less dextrous or skilled players to still try and pull of flashy moves. This is thanks to Modern controls simplifying things a bit allowing for an easier time to hold your own against tougher opponents while also giving players some small access to auto combos at the expense of the Drive Gauge. That being said, while Modern Controls do make things easier they are also a double-edged sword as it does limit what some fighters are capable of unleashing on their opponents. During my time with the closed beta I found that a Modern Control Ken handled fairly similarly to his Classic counterpart but Juri, while incredibly flashy with Modern controls, lacked a number of moves if she was not being utilized as a Classic fighter. This can lead to certain combo strings being impossible to pull off, though most of these combos can only be pulled off by the most skilled players outside of training mode anyways, or at least in my case.

Another element added into Street Fighter 6 that can serve as both a newcomer boon as well as a punishment is the Drive System. This Drive Gauge starts at full and refills over the course of a match and can be used to enhance certain attacks to either deal extra damage or extend their combo, enter a parry state, or most importantly execute a Drive Impact. Drive Impacts were probably the most controversial feature during my time online as I saw numerous fighters complain about it in the hub chat room however in practice it serves as a solid opportunity to often swing a fight around or punish someone spamming moves. Drive Impacts are armored moves that can take at least two hits before being broken and when it strikes the opponent they will be briefly stunned allowing for a follow-up attack. This Drive Impact works wonders for trying to escape a corner combo or worked into a finishing blow as stringing a Drive Impact into a powerful Ultimate finish move can lead to a wonderful looking finish. That being said, a third strike will break through a Drive Impact and the move cannot be performed as a combo breaker like other fighting games so it is not an automatic escape from punishment. It is also worth noting that should a fighter burn their entire Drive gauge it will leave them stunned as well and needing to refill their entire meter before it can be used again, allowing it to serve as only a minor crutch and a solid way to bring some extra spice to fights.

Of course even with all these changes that may make the game approachable to a more casual audience, it is far from an easy ride. Through a little over a hundred matches fought online ranging from sitting at an arcade or queued for matches saw me winning only around a third of these fights even when mixing in Modern controls and the Drive system to escape punishment. In many ways though these options made the game feel fun even in defeat and if this system can remain in place with some tweaks it will be great for newcomers or simply those who would try out other modes outside of the online fights.

Alongside standard fights the battle hub also offered matches in a special corner that were “Extreme” fights that would throw in some unique condition or obstacle that would randomly appear in a battle. These little oddball items are fun and can spice things up when fighting others in no consequence matches. On the other side of the battle hub from these cabinets were the classic games that appeared to be rotating between Final Fight and Super Street Fighter II Turbo.

As far as connections went, Street Fighter 6 feels like one of the smoothest betas that I have participated in. Nearly every match offered a stable connection without any major issues or disconnections from the hub. The few occasions that I did suffer from a bit of slowdown only happened at the start of a match and between rounds taking a bit longer to load than usual. This includes crossplay against players against other platforms including standard play against others on Xbox. It is nice to note that, while I didn’t need to use this feature, holding the start button will give the option to take a “no decision” in a fight, meaning that if players ever end up in a super laggy match somehow, they can bow out without being punished.

Recommended

Although this closed beta was limited to only the online Battle Hub mode it has set a great example of what Street Fighter 6 has to offer and only barely wet my whistle for what more there is to come once the game arrives with various gameplay refinements that will likely tighten up the fighting mechanics even more, full roster, and slew of modes in 2023 for the Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.

SnowRunner Goes to the Farm with Season 8: Grand Harvest, Out Now on PC & Consoles

PARIS Oct. 13, 2022 SnowRunner, the blockbuster open-world off-roading experience from Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment, today welcomes the dawn of Season 8: Grand Harvest. Available now for all Year 2 Pass owners on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC, this latest expansion brings a new region complete with four massive summer maps to explore, where you’ll get to try an all-new activity for the first time: farming!

Deep in the countryside, you’ll operate three new vehicles to restore sustainable farming activities after a streak of crop failures and poor harvests. Work the land with the incredible horsepower of the heavy-duty 4WD Kirovets K700 tractor and its modern K7M version, and transport fertilizers and produce with the vintage heavy-duty Step 39331 “Pike.” Explore a vast new region, with four 4km² maps of terrain to rehabilitate by renovating the local town and its airfield, building clean energy infrastructure, fixing farming equipment and more!

It’s nearly time for the Year 3 Pass to expand the SnowRunner experience even further, with four new phases of content to be released, as well as new vehicles, maps, add-ons and more! The Year 3 Pass will also grant instant access to the exclusive “Save the Day Vinyl Wrap Pack,” which adds four exclusive skins for the Freightliner M916, Freightliner 114SD, International HX520 and the Chevrolet Kodiak С70 (1981). More info on Year 3 is coming soon!

SnowRunner is also welcoming an impressive new addition to its survival truck roster: the Rezvani Hercules, a high-performance six-wheel Scout truck with a fierce and unique modern look. The first Rezvani vehicle to join the game’s roster, the Hercules is a sleek powerhouse with incredible off-road capabilities, thanks to its long wheelbase and wide frame that provides additional stability. Whether it’s transporting a ton of spare parts and fuel, or going ever deeper in the wilderness, there is simply no match for the Hercules’ versatility. The Rezvani Hercules is available on all platforms as standalone DLC.

SnowRunner, as well as its Premium Edition and Year 1 and Year 2 Passes, are available now on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. For more information, check out the game’s page on the Focus Store.

PlayStation Stars has landed in Australia

PlayStation’s new loyalty program “PlayStation Stars” is now available in Australia. 

By joining PlayStation Stars, Aussies can collect unique digital collectibles and earn rewards. By completing campaigns, you can earn points and show off your collectibles in a digital display case to celebrate the love of gaming and PlayStation experiences.

PlayStation Plus members who also join PlayStation Stars will earn points with every eligible purchase made on PlayStation Store. The points earned can be exchanged for PSN wallet funds to save or use against PS Store purchases, exclusive collectibles for, and more.

For more information and to join, visit PlayStation.com and start collecting today!

MultiVersus Expands Character Roster with Arrival of Gremlin Leader, Stripe; Halloween 2022 Update and Monster Mash Event is Available Now

Warner Bros. Games today announced that Stripe, the main antagonist from the Gremlins franchise, is now available as the latest playable character in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter developed by Player First Games. The mohawk wearing Gremlin leader arrives as part of MultiVersus Season 1 and is an Assassin class character with a moveset that highlights his unruly and rambunctious nature. Stripe’s abilities are as featured in a newly revealed gameplay trailer showing off his claw attacks, as well as a range of weapons that can be used to strike fear in challengers, including a buzzsaw, chainsaw, dynamite and even a skateboard. He also can attach himself to opponents for a brief period of time to avoiding hits and cause damage of his own. The Combat Stripe character variant is available now for in-game purchase. 

Additionally, the MultiVersus Halloween 2022 Update is available now and includes the Monster Mash in-game event, allowing players to participate in matches and earn “candy” in exchange for rewards, including the Jake the Dog Cake character variant, Reindog Mummy character variant, Pumpkin Patch profile icon and Jack-o-Lanterns sticker emote. 

The update also features new Halloween themed in-game cosmetic items available for purchase, including: 

  • Iron Giant Frankenstein’s Monster character variant 
  • Superman Black Lantern character variant 
  • Tom & Jerry Vampires character variant 
  • Velma Witch character variant 
  • Wonder Woman Black Lantern character variant 
  • Monster Tweety ringout 
  • Scoobtober Bats ringout 
  • Black Lantern Superman profile icon 
  • Black Lantern Wonder Woman profile icon 
  • Scoobtober banner 

The Monster Mash earnable rewards and Halloween inspired cosmetic items for purchase will be available from Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. PT through Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. PT (Oct.14 at 4 a.m. through to Nov. 8 at 5 a.m. AEDT). 

Furthermore, later this month from Oct. 28-30, MultiVersus will celebrate Scoobtober, the annual Scooby-Doo focused Halloween celebration, with a dedicated Twitch livestream of official Scooby-Doo content, including both full-length episodes from the Scooby-Doo television series and full-length films. Players who watch the stream can earn various rewards based on the amount of viewing time: 30 minutes – 10 toasts, 60 minutes – Scoobtober profile icon, 90 minutes – Halloween ring out and 120 minutes – Scoobtober banner. 

MultiVersus is an all-new free-to-play platform fighter developed by Player First Games that introduces a team-based 2 vs. 2 format combined with an all-star cast of iconic characters, including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Harley Quinn; Shaggy and Velma (Scooby-Doo); Bugs Bunny and Tasmanian Devil a.k.a. Taz (Looney Tunes); Arya Stark (Game of Thrones); Tom & Jerry (Tom and Jerry); Finn the Human and Jake the Dog (Adventure Time); Steven Universe and Garnet (Steven Universe); Iron Giant (The Iron Giant), LeBron James (Space Jam: A New Legacy); Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith (Rick and Morty), Gizmo and Stripe (Gremlins) and an extraordinary original creature named Reindog. More heroes and personalities will be continually added to the game, including Black Adam (DC) and many others who will join the MultiVersus roster in the coming months. 

The MultiVersus Open Beta is available now as a free download for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles and PC.The Season 1 Battle Pass is also available now for players to earn in-game rewards.For additional information about MultiVersus, visit MultiVersus.com or join the community conversation on Twitter (@MultiVersus), YouTube (MultiVersus), Instagram (MultiVersusGame), Facebook (MultiVersus) and Discord (MultiVersus).  

 MULTIVERSUS software © 2022 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Developed by Player First Games. DC LOGO, BATMAN, HARLEY QUINN, SUPERMAN, WONDER WOMAN and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC. ADVENTURE TIME, STEVEN UNIVERSE, RICK AND MORTY and all related characters and elements © & ™ Cartoon Network. TOM AND JERRY, SCOOBY-DOO and all related characters and elements © & ™ Turner Entertainment Co. and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. GAME OF THRONES and all related characters and elements © & ™ Home Box Office, Inc. LOONEY TUNES and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. 

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games and Game Catalogue lineup for October revealed

PlayStation Australia is pleased to announce a bumper October lineup for the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue. All these games will be available to play starting Tuesday, October 18. Without further ado, let’s get into it.

PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe | Game Catalogue

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition | PS4, PS5

Play the genre-defining classic of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City updated for a new generation, now featuring across-the-board enhancements including brilliant new lighting and environmental upgrades, high-resolution textures, increased draw distances, Grand Theft Auto V-style controls and targeting, and much more, bringing this beloved world to life with all new levels of detail.

Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition | PS4

Explore a massive world as you embark upon an epic RPG adventure as The Luminary: the chosen one in a world that vows to hunt him down. The Luminary and his unique band of loyal companions work together to survive an onslaught of ne’er-do-wells and overthrow the dark forces that plot to plunge the world of Erdrea into chaos. 

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey | PS4

Write your own legendary Odyssey and live an epic adventure in a world where every choice matters. Sentenced to death by your family, embark on a journey from outcast mercenary to legendary Greek hero and uncover the truth about your past. Customise your equipment and master new special abilities, tailoring your character’s skill set to your play style. Fight your way across Greece, engaging in visceral battles both on land and sea, to become a legend. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey runs at 60 FPS on PS5.

Dragon Quest Builders 2 | PS4

This block-building role-playing game includes a charming single player campaign and a robust multiplayer building mode that supports up to four players online. Set off to revive a forsaken world alongside a mysterious companion named Malroth. Then, take your builder online and join your friends to collaborate and create something truly magnificent.

Dragon Quest Heroes II | PS4

Venture forth on an all-new action RPG adventure. In the peaceful kingdom of Arba, man and monster live side by side. But when the monsters suddenly snap and go on the rampage, it’s up to our heroes to fight back against wave after wave of their former friends! As either the hero Luceus or the heroine Aurora, the player joins forces with a cast of fan favourites from previous Dragon Quest titles to bring the rampaging hordes of monsters to their senses and restore order to the kingdom.

Dragon Quest Heroes II: Explorer’s Edition* | PS4

This hack-and-slash, field-roaming action RPG sends players on adventures to restore order in a once peaceful world filled with monsters and battles of epic proportions. Featuring a cast of playable characters each with unique moves and abilities – including a host of familiar faces from the Dragon Quest series and four brand new heroes. Up to 4 players can band together in cooperative multiplayer to conquer swarms of enemies and defeat challenging boss monsters.

Inside | PS5

Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the centre of a dark project. This dark, narrative-driven platformer combines intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.

The Medium | PS5

This third-person psychological horror game features innovative dual-reality gameplay. Explore the real world and the spirit world at the same time. Use your psychic abilities to solve puzzles spanning both worlds, uncover deeply disturbing secrets, and survive encounters with The Maw – a monster born from an unspeakable tragedy..

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker | PS4

Multiplayer competitive combat is the name of the game as two teams of four face off on the battlefield to prove who the best group of ninjas are! Build a 4 player team, selecting from fan favourite Naruto characters, and go online and join up with friends to compete against other teams for 8-way ninja clashes. 

Dragon Quest Builders | PS4

Gather materials, craft items, and build everything imaginable as you explore a sandbox world made of blocks and packed with memorable characters and dangerous monsters. Use the power of creation in battle against the reigning Dragonlord and restore peace to the shattered realm.

Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China | PS4

Exact Shao Jun’s vengeance on the Chinese Emperor in stunning 16th century China with fresh 2.5D stealth gameplay and a stunning art style that evokes traditional brush paintings. Use Shao Jun’s stylish and empowering combat arsenal: close-combat martial arts, a powerful Kian Sword and her hidden Shoe Blade, then sneak and hide to avoid detection and fool enemies using whistles and disguises. 

Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India | PS4

Embody Arbaaz in his quest for retribution through a colourful depiction of Colonial India in 2.5D stealth gameplay. Experience the thrill of a stealthy assassin with a unique set of skills and weapons such as the double kill moves and the chakram, then discover a brand new mode with stealth, speed and assassination rooms. 

Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: Russia | PS4

Dive into the aftermath of the Red October revolution in a 2.5D reimagining of the Assassin’s Creed universe set in 1918 Russia.  Play as the Assassin Nikolaï Orelov or Anastasia and discover their powerful abilities and versatile tools.

Assassin’s Creed III Remastered | PS4

Relive the American Revolution in Assassin’s Creed III Remastered, with enhanced graphics and improved gameplay mechanics. Plus, Assassin’s Creed Liberation Remastered and all solo DLC content are included. 1775: The American Colonies are about to revolt. As Connor, a Native American Assassin, secure liberty for your people and your nation. From bustling city streets to the chaotic battlefields, assassinate your foes in a variety of deadly ways with a vast array of weaponry.

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate | PS4

London, 1868. In the heart of the Industrial Revolution, play as Jacob or Evie Frye, brash and rebellious young twin Assassins and lead your underworld organisation and grow your influence to fight those who exploit the less privileged in the name of progress.

Hohokum | PS4

Explore extraordinary worlds. Become a curious flying kite-like being as you travel to colourful worlds just waiting to be explored. Interact with eclectic characters, wacky toys and peculiar environments to uncover some very strange secrets… or simply roam at your own pace and be totally amazed and amused at the surprises that unfold in front of your eyes.

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