The PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for October is here, there’s superhuman clashes in the form of Injustice 2, big racing thrills with tiny cars in Hot Wheels Unleashedand the electrifying strategic combat of Superhot. 

PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra and Deluxe members can add these three titles to their game library from Tuesday, 4 October until Monday, 31 October. The PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe Game Catalogue lineup for October will be announced later this month. 

Let’s take a closer look at the games…

Hot Wheels Unleashed | PS4, PS5 

Collect, build and race in this fantastic arcade sim based on the Hot Wheels universe. Earn new vehicles then take them to the track to race side by side with friends in two-player split-screen, or face up to 12 opponents in online challenges. Create amazing layouts inside and outside the track editor. Players can add loops, special boosters, obstacles and special elements to make an incredible amusement park for their races, then share their creations online for other players to try. 

Injustice 2 | PS4

The creators of Mortal Kombat return to the DC universe with the biggest superhuman roster. Select from twisted versions of iconic heroes and supervillains and bring epic-scale battles to awe-inspiring locations across the globe. Players can take on other players locally and online, or immerse themselves in the story-driven single player campaign as Batman struggles against Superman’s regime. Players will earn gear after every match to equip, customise and evolve their roster.

Superhot | PS4

Blurring the lines between cautious strategy and unbridled mayhem, Superhot is the FPS in which time moves only when players move. No generating health bars. No conveniently placed ammo drops/ It’s just players, outnumbered and outgunned, grabbing the weapons of fallen enemies to shoot, slice, and maneuver through a hurricane of slow-motion bullets. Superhot’s polished, minimalist visual language helps players concentrate on the most important – on the fluidity of gameplay and cinematic beauty of the fight. 

Don’t forget PlayStation Plus members have until Monday, 3 October to add Need for Speed Heat, Granblue Fantasy: Versus and Toem to their game library. Also, check out the PlayStation Plus monthly-games inspired playlist on Spotify, which will be updated with new songs every month. 

To learn more about PlayStation Plusvisit the PlayStation Blog. For the latest PlayStation news, follow on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

Ubisoft changes release schedule of SKULL AND BONES, ANNOUNCES OPEN BETA AHEAD OF LAUNCH

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 – Today, Ubisoft announced that Skull and Bones will now release on March 9, 2023 on Xbox Series X | S, PlayStation^®5, Stadia, Amazon Luna, and Windows PC through the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store. Players can also subscribe to Ubisoft+ on PC, Stadia, and Amazon Luna* to access the game on day one.

An Open Beta will be held ahead of the game’s worldwide launch to ensure players get a firsthand look at the dangerous world of Skull and Bones. Players will have the opportunity to discover the game’s unique take on the piracy fantasy, its gritty naval combat as well as the immersive and beautiful seas of the 17th century Indian Ocean.

While the game development is finished at this stage, the extra time will be used to further polish and balance the experience using players’ feedback from our Technical tests and Insider Program which happened over the past two weeks. This is the right decision both for our players and for the long-term success of the game as March 9, 2023 provides for a suitable release window for this very unique new brand.

Ubisoft also confirmed its full year 2022-23 financial targets are unchanged.

To learn more, please visit: https://ubisoft.com/r/skull_and_bones_release_update

*Ubisoft+ on Stadia and Luna requires account linking and a Multi Access plan. Territorial restrictions apply. 

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About Skull and Bones ™

© 2022 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Skull and Bones, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries.   

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed ®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew®, Tom Clancy’s The Division®, and Watch Dogs®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2021–22 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,129 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com. 

Celebrating 25 Years of Age of Empires: Anniversary Broadcast and Age of Empires IV Anniversary Edition

by Emma Bridle, Director of Customer Voice, World’s Edge

What were you doing in 1997? Take yourself back. We can tell you what we were doing… playing instant RTS classic, Age of Empires! 25 years ago, with a distinctive “Rogan?” the first villager was born and the empire began. The game that began it all is having a big birthday and we’re not going to let that milestone go unmarked. From failed boar lures to the most impressive wonder victories, there’s a lot to celebrate!

Today we’re thrilled to announce that on October 25, we’ll be celebrating 25 years of Age of Empires in a big way. Join us live from a special location as we share our Anniversary Broadcast featuring announcements, interviews with the team and some surprises. Of course, we want to maintain an air of mystery so we won’t tell you exactly what we have garrisoned in our Town Center, but we promise there’ll be something for everyone! Tune in October 25 at 10am PT on the following channels to take part:

• Twitch.tv/Xbox
• AgeofEmpires.com
• Age of Empires YouTube Channel
• Red Bull Gaming YouTube Channel

And for our fans in China, we will be streaming the celebration the following day on HuyaTV, DouyuTV, and Bilibili.

That’s not all that we have to share today though. October 25 will be a big day for the franchise as we are also releasing Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition on Steam and Microsoft Store!

This new version of the game will include the base game, all updates released thus far and the Anniversary Update, featuring our two new civilizations, the Ottomans and the Malians. Existing Age of Empires IV owners will get the Anniversary Update for free — including the Ottomans and Malians, new mastery challenges, fresh achievements, eight new maps and two new biomes to explore and conquer. We’ll also be kicking off Season Three, adding Ranked Team Games, improving naval balance and introducing waypoint markers. Season Three has some specially themed rewards, so get involved to see how you can join the party. One year on from launch, there’s never been a better time to get started, come back to see what’s new or push forward your play in new ways.

The Age of Empires IV Anniversary Update on October 25 will also add eleven languages to the game! Players will now be able to experience Age of Empires IV in Hindi, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Czech, Norwegian, Greek, Hungarian, Polish, Finnish, and Portuguese (Portugal) in addition to the languages we launched with.

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and III: Definitive Edition will also join the anniversary soiree with in-game challenges and exclusive rewards. Stay tuned to official channels for more information on these.

The end of the week will culminate in the finals of Red Bull’s Wololo: Legacy tournament, the biggest Age of Empires competitive event of all time! Head to the event website for all the latest information and be sure to watch as the world’s top players come together to battle it out live from Heidelberg Castle in Germany.

We’re so proud of the past 25 years and are thankful for you, our players, who have kept our games alive and thriving. We’re looking forward to celebrating with you soon. Join the conversation on social media with #AoE25 and ensure you’re following our official channels to be sure you don’t miss anything.

Wololo!

For more Age of Empires information, visit www.ageofempires.com

LOS ANGELES – September 28, 2022 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announces a new global update for the mobile role-playing game Seven Knights 2. The update includes new heroes, content and events and more.

Players can enjoy the new character Abyssal Orochi Kagura (Legendary Hero) from today. This attack-type character, ruled by Orochi, uses poison skills and becomes more powerful when her HP is low. Players can also acquire Gatekeeper of Purgatory Wolyeong (Legendary Hero), defense-type hero who provokes to interfere with the enemy’s skill use. Her features include immediate death effect and reduced immediate death resistance.

Celebrating the update, players can participate in diverse events that give multiple rewards.

• Limited Time: Legendary Kagura Special Event: Players can acquire new hero Abyssal Orochi Kagura for free by clearing various in-game missions.
• Orochi’s Tooth: Special Crafting Event: With Orochi Tooth obtained from events and crafting, players can make various Orochi’s equipment such as Radiant Orochi’s Sword.
• Kagura & Wolyeong Release Celebration Check-In Event: Those who check-in the game for 10 days from September 28th to October 12th can receive various rewards including Hero Summon Tickets.
• Field Exploration: Cursed Shaman Crafting Event: Players can craft special items like Legendary+ Armor Summon Voucher using Kagura and Wolyeong coins.

Remade versions of heroes are also added. Four of Legendary+ heroes(Nestra’s Disciple Ming / Knight of Light Rudy / Empress of Aisha Rin / Nestra’s Disciple Shane) and one Legendary hero(Aquila) have been remade. Players are now able to enjoy more powerful skills of each hero.

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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TOKYO – 28 Sept., 2022 – NeverAwake, the twin-stick shoot’em up set in the world of a young girl’s nightmares from developer Neotro Inc and publisher Phoenixx, performs a terrifying bullet ballet today on PC via Steam, with versions for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4|5 releasing Thursday, 19 Jan., 2023.

Guide Rem, a small girl trapped in an endless sleep, through visions from the darkest corners of her mind. Shimmy between projectile patterns fired by disturbing, hand-drawn representations of Rem’s fears, manifestations of vegetables, dogs, classmates, and more as grotesque creatures.

Overcome fear with ferocious firepower through more than 80 levels demanding fast-paced precision. Shoot back with combinations of twin-stick weaponry paired with accessories and upgrades bought with the souls of defeated enemies. Try to defeat foes on the first loop of each level, with each further loop posing further risk of failure. However, souls earned don’t disappear on death, giving Rem the chance to afford the weaponry she needs to break free.

However, Rem’s freedom won’t come easily, with more than a dozen bosses trying to keep her shackled in eternal slumber. Perform well and discover secrets leading to multiple endings, in this white-knuckle experience bestowed the Vermilion Gate Award (Grand Prize) at Japan’s most prestigious indie game event, BitSummit X-Roads.

Available on Steam alongside the game are the official NeverAwake “Nightmare World Art” digital artbook, and the soundtrack. Neotro enlisted YonYon, a Seoul-born, Tokyo-raised DJ, singer-songwriter, and producer to create the official theme “AWAKE”, streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.

“When I heard about this project, I wanted to make an emotional song for the ending theme,” said YonYon. “I tried to capture in the lyrics the main character Rem’s feelings as she overcomes her many traumas toward the end of the game, as well as her changing feelings toward her friends and family, and her realization of how important it was to spend time together and support each other.”

NeverAwake releases today on PC via Steam for $19.99 with a 15% launch discount, with support for English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language text. Also available today are the “Nightmare World Art” digital artbook for $7.99, and the NeverAwake soundtrack also for $7.99. A bundle with the game, artbook, and soundtrack is available for a 15% discount on top of the launch discount. 

Versions of NeverAwake for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4|5 arrive on Thursday, 19 Jan., 2023, with physical editions set to release in 2023.

For more information, visit the official NeverAwake website, and follow Neotro Inc. on Twitter.

About Neotro Inc.

Neotro Inc. is a Japanese independent game development company based in Yokohama with a particular affection for arcade games and has previously released the 2D fantasy side-scrolling shooters VRITRA Complete Edition and VRITRA HEXA for exA-Arcadia. By bringing two words “Neo” and “Retro” together, Neotro Inc. chose their name to follow the saying “OnkoShuin”（温故知新, which translates to “learning from the past” and “carrying old wisdom to create new.”  

About Phoenixx

Established in 2019 by industry veterans, Phoenixx aims to support innovative and creative developers from Japan and around the world. Its mission is to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one creator, one game, and one community at a time.

To learn more, visit the Phoenixx official website, Phoenixx Facebook page, and follow @Phoenixx_inc on Twitter.

London (September 28, 2022) Today, video game publisher Capcom has revealed that its first ever European team championship competition – Street Fighter™ League Pro Europe 2022 – will begin airing on 10 October, 2022 and will include the continent’s best Street Fighter™ V players.

Following the success of the US and Japanese leagues, which have been running since 2018 and 2020 respectively, Capcom is launching its Street Fighter League Pro in Europe this year. This championship, which pits twenty-four of the region’s best players against each other, will take place across seventeen weeks starting from 10 October, 2022.

Six four-player teams will face off on Street Fighter V: Champion Edition (Season 5), the publisher’s flagship fighting game, in weekly programmes broadcast every Monday at 19:00 UK time on:

• CapcomFighters Twitch channel
• Capcom Europe YouTube channel

The winning team will receive a place in the Street Fighter World Championship 2022, which will pit them against the best SFL US and SFL Japan teams in 2023. A total cash prize of €75,000 will be divided between the winners and finalists of the competition.

Well-known esports competitors such as Problem X (United Kingdom),MQS (United Kingdom), Luffy (France), Mister Crimson (France), Phenom (Norway) and Vegapatch (Spain)will captain the teams, with matches to be hosted by Logan Sama and featuring dynamic expert commentary courtesy of F-Word and Jammerz.

Stuart Turner, COO of Capcom Europe, commented, “We are proud to inaugurate this year’s Street Fighter Pro League in Europe. This is a huge leap forward for European esports, and a great place to start watching for anyone wanting to get into the sport. I look forward to seeing the victorious European team competing against the best SFL US and SFL Japan teams in the next Street Fighter World Championship!”

Full details of the competition will be available soon on the official Street Fighter League Pro Europe 2022 website here.

About Capcom

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan.

More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com  or news.capcomusa.com. Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

Explore the most challenging map yet in YAGER’s free-to-play extraction shooter and unearth a sprawling labyrinth of ancient power

BERLIN — Sept. 28, 2022 — The Cycle: Frontier’s second season, “The Depths of Tharis Island,” kicks off today on Steam and the Epic Games Store. After a wildly successful Season 1, Prospectors are invited back to Fortuna III to fight for rare materials, powerful weapons and the ultimate bragging rights on the hostile planet below. Learn more about what lies in the depths of Tharis island in this video from YAGER. Since every season ends with a progression wipe, this is the perfect opportunity for new or returning players to jump in and experience everything new in Season 2, including new campaign missions, gear perks, a new Fortuna Pass and, of course, Tharis Island, a mysterious locale that hosts a vast, unexplored, labyrinthian cave system.

Players can unlock Tharis Island, the first new map released for The Cycle: Frontier since its launch, by playing through the campaign. Tharis Island pits veteran Prospectors against hazards and missions like nothing they’ve seen before: among the abandoned ruins of the island slumbers unknown technology that can be used to enhance a Prospector’s gear in unique and powerful ways. Unlike the game’s previous maps, Tharis Island is more focused on interior spaces, drawing players into more dangerous encounters with challenges that players must figure out on their own.

Players will also gain access to an all-new Fortuna Pass featuring 100 levels of highly desirable rewards to unlock, including cosmetic items, Aurum, Salvage tokens and other goodies to help them survive and thrive on Tharis Island. The free track of the Fortuna Pass mostly offers gameplay rewards like weapons and gear, while the premium track includes new Prospector and weapon skins, emotes, weapon charms, XP boosters and enough Aurum to purchase next season’s Fortuna Pass if completed. Prospectors who opt to go the premium route will not have any gameplay advantages over those who do not, although they may look a little more awesome.

Season 2 also introduces a variety of general game, balance and anti-cheat improvements for The Cycle: Frontier. These quality-of-life upgrades will continue to roll out throughout the season and beyond. Check out what Season 2 has to offer by reading the patch notes here.

Join the members of the YAGER team as they celebrate the launch of Season 2 at 1:00 PM ET/ 10:00 AM PT on September 29 on their Twitch channel. Adam Cleaver, along with several other guests from the dev team, will discuss what’s new in Season 2, explore some of the mysteries on Tharis Island (including the new gear perk system) and give insights on the future of The Cycle: Frontier beyond Season 2.

About The Cycle: Frontier

Available on Steam and the Epic Games Store, The Cycle: Frontier is a free-to-play PvPvE extraction shooter driven by suspense and danger. Prospect for resources and other riches on an abandoned alien world ravaged by a deadly storm, inhabited by monsters, and frequently raided by other ambitious Prospectors.

For more on The Cycle: Frontier, visit https://thecycle.game. Keep up with the latest updates by following the game on Twitter and YouTube, and join the conversation with the devs on Discord.

About YAGER

YAGER was founded in 1999 by five enthusiastic developers and artists, focusing on creating immersive and thrilling games. Making beautifully crafted games that amaze players with the richness of their worlds, where there are multiple ways to succeed and progress their characters, and where all of this continues to evolve after launch, where novelty and drama are just around the corner, making our games immensely fun to play, talk about and watch. Today, 22 years after our founding, a highly skilled international team of game enthusiasts is working to build YAGER’s vision of immersive and engaging games.

Warner Bros. Games announced today that Rick Sanchez (Rick and Morty) is now available as the latest playable character in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter developed by Player First Games. Rick, also known as Rick C-137 and often referred to as the smartest man in the universe, arrives as part of MultiVersus Season 1 and is a Mage class character with a moveset that utilises the mega-genius’ scientific inventions and tools. Shown off in a newly revealed gameplay trailer, Rick’s attacks and special moves include his chargeable blaster for ranged offense, leveraging his signature portal gun for teleportation, aerial traversal via jetpack, summoning Meeseeks to destroy enemies, and much more. The video also shows off the SEAL Team Rick character variant which is available now for in-game purchase. 

MultiVersus – Rick Gameplay Trailer

The MultiVersus Season 1 Battle Pass is available now for players to earn in-game rewards. For more information about Season 1, visit: MultiVersus.com/News/Season-1. 

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); Jake the Dog and Finn the Human (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 (Gremlins), and an extraordinary original creature named Reindog. More heroes and personalities will be continually added to the game, including Black Adam (DC), Stripe (Gremlins), 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.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).