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Cyberpunk 2077: NO_COINCIDENCE Novel Hits Bookstores in Physical and Digital Formats

CD PROJEKT RED today announced that Cyberpunk 2077: NO_COINCIDENCE, a science-fiction thriller by established Polish writer Rafał Kosik set in the world of the studio’s Cyberpunk 2077 video game, is now available in bookstores both physically and digitally, as well as in audiobook format.

In the megalopolis of Night City, a group of seemingly ordinary strangers are torn from their everyday lives and unwillingly thrust into a criminal conspiracy that reaches to the highest levels of power. Finding themselves in desperate straits, they must ask themselves where the human ends and the digital begins — and whether a line should be drawn between them at all…

Written by one of Poland’s most influential modern sci-fi authors, Rafał Kosik, and translated into English by CD PROJEKT RED’s English Adaptation Specialist Stefan Kiełbasiewicz, Cyberpunk 2077: NO_COINCIDENCE takes readers deep into the underworld of the dark future, giving them a visceral look into what it takes to survive in the brutal streets of Night City. Kosik, whose work has been compared to that of Brian Aldiss, Philip K. Dick, and Stanisław Lem, uses his sci-fi pedigree to full effect, weaving existential, profound personal questions into a gripping story that combines adrenaline-fueled, high-stakes action with multilayered corporate conspiracies and the role, significance, and limits of the individual. Through the eyes of Zor, Aya, and the rest of a deep cast of interconnected characters, readers get to observe the machinations of Night City up close, giving them a first-hand account of how futile it is to have dreams, aspirations, or the idea of free will in a city with no happy endings.

Available today via publisher Orbit UK and Orbit US (Hachette Book Group), the English version of Cyberpunk 2077: NO_COINCIDENCE features physical (paperback and hardcover), digital, and audiobook versions. The latter comes with narration provided by American voice actress Cherami Leigh, who is also one of the voices of V, the main character of Cyberpunk 2077. A Polish version of NO_COINCIDENCE is also available via publisher Powergraph.

To learn more about Cyberpunk 2077: NO_COINCIDENCE and read a sample from the first chapter of the book, visit orbitbooks.net.

About Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 is a narrative-driven, open-world RPG set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour, and body modification. The game tells the multilayered, mature story of cyber-enhanced mercenary V. Players are faced with choices and consequences as they customize their character and playstyle, take on jobs, and build their reputation. The game has sold over 20 million copies and won over 200 awards, and is also the inspiration for the award-winning Netflix anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, created by CD PROJEKT RED in collaboration with Studio Trigger. Its spy-thriller expansion, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, is slated for release in September 2023. Cyberpunk 2077 is set in the universe of the classic pen & paper RPG system, Cyberpunk 2020.

About CD PROJEKT RED

CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for PCs and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include the futuristic RPG Cyberpunk 2077, its spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty, and The Witcher series of games, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and its two expansions. In collaboration with Studio Trigger, CD PROJEKT RED also created the award-winning Netflix anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, set in the same universe as the game. Other games developed by the studio include Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales and GWENT: The Witcher Card Game. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

Meet Your Maker: New Features and Content Coming to the Game

Plus, a Sneak Peek at Our Next Major Release

New features and gameplay updates are coming to Meet Your Maker on August 15 as part of our first Mid-Sector update! We also have a special teaser at the end of this email hinting at where Meet Your Maker will be taking players next.

Here’s a quick look at some of the new features, content, improvements and more that are coming with the Rising Tides Mid-Sector Update:
 
New Features and Updates

  • Social Raiding Now Enabled for Every Outpost – With this update, every Activated Outpost will automatically have the Social Raid status enabled, meaning that they will always be searchable from the Social Raid menu. Progression and rewards will still only be tied to the Outposts raided from the standard Raid Map, but now Builders will be able to share their levels without worrying about losing out on standard raid rewards.
  • Introduction of Daily Challenges – A Daily Challenges system for Raiders will be introduced, replacing the current Chimera Tribute system. Raiders will now have a steady stream of exciting new tasks to complete and will be rewarded for doing so. These challenges also improve gameplay variety by encouraging the use of different mechanics and strategies.

New Gameplay Content & Improvements
To keep Raiders and Builders on their toes, we’re deploying 5 new Mods and Augments. We’ve seen first-hand how quickly the community creates when they have new tools to work with and we’re excited to see how these latest additions will shake up life for Custodians in the wasteland. All of the new Mods and Augments will be unlockable with in-game currency.

In addition, three new solid-color decals will be made instantly available for all players to further push the themes of Sector 1: Dreadshore.

And finally, the new update will be arriving with bug fixes, balance updates and UI refinements.

Sector 2 will give you the chills
Here’s a small tease of what’s coming next to Meet Your Maker. For the previous major content update, players needed to bring an umbrella… this time around, they’ll need something to keep them warm. Sector 2 will be called Shattered Peak and it’s right around the corner:

In the meantime, the Rising Tides Mid-Sector update goes live on August 15. Feel free to reach out if you have questions regarding any of these new features and updates coming to Meet Your Maker. If you want to do a deeper dive into the next Mid-Sector Update, Meet Your Maker’s official blog post has it all.

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Unsettling, Extraordinary Adventure Lifeless Moon Blasts Off on PC Today

Coming to consoles Q1 2024

Boulder, Colo. (Aug. 10, 2023) –  Mission control operators Serenity Forge (Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!, LISA: Definitive Edition) and part-time astronauts Lifeless Worlds today have liftoff. The mysterious adventure Lifeless Moon is available now on PC, with a planned console launch in Q1 of next year: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1147330/Lifeless_Moon/

Lifeless Moon is a gorgeous 3D platformer that sends you on a haunting but beautiful odyssey to the moon in an Apollo-era mission. Encounter familiar but otherworldly places that will leave you questioning what is real, and just where in the universe you actually are. The truth is out there, just waiting for you to find it:

Mysteries await on the desolate moon, unlocking secrets that will help you search for the truth and survive. You follow in the footsteps of the explorers who came before you, and understanding the trauma that befell them may be the key to your return home – analyze riddles, unravel clues and master completely new technologies as you begin to see your new reality on a grander scale. Players will confront a strange phenomenon and tap into its extraordinary creative powers as they seek to unravel the mystery and learn the truth. 

Lifeless Moon is the spiritual successor to Lifeless Planet which sprang from cult hit to almost ten million players over the course of its lifetime. Newcomers to the franchise can get both titles in the Lifeless Worlds bundle on Steam. 

Keep up with Lifeless Moon by following Lifeless Worlds on Twitter, YouTube and checking out the official website. Stay in the loop on all things Serenity Forge by visiting the team’s website and Twitter page.

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About Serenity Forge

Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives. Learn more at http://serenityforge.com/.

About Lifeless Worlds Studio

With its cold, dark winters, Alaska turned out to be a great place to hunker inside behind a glowing computer screen and develop indie games. Hiking the mountains and glaciers of the “great land” also provided inspiration for alien landscapes in developer David Board’s first title, Lifeless Planet. But really the story of Lifeless Worlds Studio began back in the early 1980s on a Commodore VIC-20. Board took to programming and computer art on that little machine with 5KB of memory and he never looked back. In his day job, Board develops science education apps for museums and science centers, and that passion for sharing science influences the themes and content of his games. In 2014, David moved to the Seattle area with his wife and two husky mix dogs. Lifeless Moon is his second major game. 

CRITICAL REFLEX SHOWCASES NEW TITLES AT GAMESCOM 2023

Come August 23-27 for hands-on demos from a variety of the publisher’s upcoming games, including Altered Alma, Freaked Fleapit, Outcast Tales, Rose and Locket, and more!

NICOSIA, Cyprus – Aug. 10, 2023 – CRITICAL REFLEX is coming to Gamescom later this month, and today the publisher revealed the full list of titles it’ll be showcasing to press and public at the event. From August 23-27, you can experience hands-on demos for a number of great games in CRITICAL REFLEX’s upcoming line-up, including:

ALTERED ALMA

Set in Neo-Barcelona, Altered Alma is a space opera Metroidvania featuring RPG and dating sim elements, a slick pixel-art presentation, and a gripping, non-linear story from award-winning writer Antony Johnston (Resident Evil Village, Dead Space). As a young mercenary named Jack, you’ll carve your way through ruthless gangsters in fast-paced combat while working for some of the city’s most dangerous people. Upgrade your hero with unique abilities, customize your ship, recruit and forge bonds with new crew members, and make difficult moral choices while trying to protect the ones you love.

Gamescom attendees can check out the first playable demo of Altered Alma featuring the beginning area of the game (the Spaceport), plus a boss fight.

FREAKED FLEAPIT

Hell never looked this good! Save your soul in Freaked Fleapit, a wild cocktail of rhythm-based dungeon crawling and date sims that’ll have you dancing your way through nine circles of Hell to heart-pumping music. When the Reaper herself offers you a way to get out of the run-down fleapit that is Purgatory, you’ll have to go through each of the nine circles of Hell, beating any demons along the way to free your soul! Sounds easy enough…

Visitors can go hands-on with two circles of Hell, three dates, and two boss fights!

OUTCAST TALES

Outcast Tales (previously titled Ragtag Crew) is a turn-based tactical roguelite drawing inspiration from Darkest Dungeon with a delightful twist of humor, set in a post-apocalyptic desert where your party members can bicker or forge bonds together. Each character has a unique combination of class and personality, which can drastically change the outcomes of the journey. Outcast Tales heads to Gamescom with new elements like enhanced visuals and the voice of Samuel Barnett (Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency) as its charismatic narrator.

Visitors can check out a new hands-on demo with all gameplay systems implemented.

ROSE AND LOCKET

To save her daughter’s spirit from malevolent forces, gunslinger Rose must journey through the realms of the Underwest. Along her path, she’ll recover long-forgotten skills and abilities, wield awesome powers, and face countless foes. Rose and Locket is a lighting-fast action-adventure game featuring a grand story about loss and devotion in a breathtaking, cinematic, hand-painted world.

Experience Rose and Locket’s new playable demo at Gamescom featuring previously unseen gameplay, including a fully finished biome and the Wrath boss fight.

In addition, visitors to CRITICAL REFLEX’s public booth at Gamescom can play the atmospheric deck-building strategy game IRONHIVE, the futuristic city-building game Complex SKY, and the pixel-art roguelite-auto-battler Deadlock Station.

FIND US AT GAMESCOM!

Business & Media: Hall 2.2, C-51, Room #6
General Public: Hall 10.1, Stand E048

About CRITICAL REFLEX

CRITICAL REFLEX is an indie game publishing label on a mission: find kick-ass games, make sure they’re at their best upon release, and put them in front of as many gaming fans as possible. Members of our team have worked with a lot of successful indie projects, launched a dozen crowdfunding companies, and now we’ve come together to publish games that we love! www.criticalreflex.com

Sengoku Dynasty Now Available On Steam Early Access For PC

Craft, Fight, Build and Rule in an open-world feudal Japan in Singleplayer or Co-op


Oberhaching, Germany, Aug 10th 2023 –  Developer Superkami and publisher Toplitz Productions are pleased to announce that its multi genre open-world RPG, city builder, life simulation and survival game Sengoku Dynasty is now available for PC via Steam Early Access.

Sengoku Dynasty offers a new perspective on the Sengoku era as players immerse themselves in feudal Japan’s tumultuous past, transforming a famine-stricken and war-torn land into their personal legacy. These are demanding times, where the path to prosperity won’t be without its obstacles.

The natural splendor of Sengoku Dynasty’s vast open world is presented in stunning detail through the power of Unreal Engine 5, and encompasses a diverse range of biomes to explore as players begin building their life in the Peasant Kingdom.

Players can set out building their legacy on their own or with up to 3 companions in co-op mode as they embark on their legacy and interact with a wide range of unique characters, some friendly and some who seek to disrupt their way of life.

Various tasks will need to be completed in order to support their village communities as they look to bring growth and prosperity during one of the most challenging periods in Japan’s historic past. The crafting of essential tools as well as the forging of melee and ranged based weapons such as katanas and bows create the means for survival and the opportunity to hunt, as well as the ability to defend what they have built.

Exploration of Sengoku Dynasty’s diverse landscape will also be necessary to gather natural resources like bamboo, stone, grass, ore and wood to build and expand villages as well as their surrounding influence. Buildings including breweries, workshops, houses, watch towers and shrines can be constructed to improve the way of life. Players can help their villages prosper by assigning jobs to the inhabitants such as foraging, crafting or building special projects. These workers contribute significantly to the player’s economy and development.

Matthias Wünsche, CEO Toplitz Productions GmbH, comments: “Sengoku Dynasty is an emotional odyssey, our love letter to the captivating world of 16th Century Japan, its ancient traditions, intriguing culture, and breathtaking landscapes. In addition to the already extensive features at the beginning of Early Access, we have an ambitious roadmap that unveils a wealth of thrilling content to come. We are also convinced that our awesome community will play an important role in the further development process.”

Developer Superkami has invested relentless research into the Sengoku time period, delving into Japanese craftsmanship, spirituality, social structure, and economy, providing the game with a distinctive perspective that offers keen insights into this fascinating era.

Sengoku Dynasty is available now on Steam for PC priced $29.99 / €26.99 / £24.99 with a 15% launch discount available for one week.

For more details on Sengoku Dynasty’s early access roadmap and player features visit the games Steam page here.

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About Superkami

Superkami is a studio with one mission – to let talented people make the best games they can.  As an agile, fully remote studio with a team all over the world  consisting of experienced veterans and ambitious newcomers they seek to bring unique content to a whole new audience through their innovation and style. Their first announced title is Sengoku Dynasty – an open-world survival builder set in the beautiful world of medieval Japan.

About Toplitz Productions

The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

The Great War: Western Front: Extra modding support & new historic mission

Re-design the battlefields of WW1 as extra modding support marches onto The Great War: Western Front.

New update complements earlier introduction of modding tools, adding terrain and GUI editors as well as a brand-new historic mission.  

Cambridge, UK – 10 August 2023. Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV), and developers Petroglyph (Command & Conquer™: Remastered, Star Wars™: Empire at War), invite players to re-design the battlefields and create new stories as part of a new update for World War 1 RTS epic, The Great War: Western Front. Available from today, Commanders will receive an additional arsenal of modding tools, providing the ultimate sandbox to re-create trench warfare.

As part of an update rolled out on June 28 players were introduced to an initial set of modding tools, allowing them to develop custom campaigns and 3D assets via a Model Converter, alongside an in-game Mod Manager supporting custom audio, textures, and models. This update also introduced seven new types of infantry and three highly requested tanks, including the iconic French Saint-Chamond. 

Today’s update will extend modding support with the addition of a Map Editor and a UI Editor, allowing Commanders to create unique battlefields and take even greater control of the Western Front. The update will also introduce three new Skirmish and Multiplayer maps and a brand-new historical mission, created using the new modding tools. The Battle of Vimy Ridge, considered to be a defining moment for Canadian forces during the war, saw the usage of rolling barrages deployed to provide cover for the advancing troops as they demonstrated unwavering courage to capture a critical point on the Western Font.  

Additionally, Commanders can now view ongoing statistics from throughout their current campaign and reinforce their front lines with two new support trench emplacements – an Anti-Aircraft nest to keep the skies clear of enemy fighters and bombers, and an Ammo Cache which will reduce the supply cost to fire artillery batteries in the vicinity, but is at risk of detonating if destroyed.  

The Great War: Western Front places players in command of one of history’s most pivotal conflicts, as they take command of either the Allied Forces or the Central Powers and aim to overturn the odds to emerge victorious from a draining war of attrition. Commanding the Western Front from both a grand strategy overview as Theatre Commander and individual battlefield RTS gameplay as the Field Commander, players must manage their Supply and National Will carefully as they seek victory. On the battlefield every decision will tip the scale between success and defeat, from the relentless barrage of artillery shells to the creation of detailed trench networks to provide vital protection from the onslaught of enemy machine gun fire. Victory may be achieved, but at what cost? 

The Great War: Western Front is available to purchase now via Steam and the Epic Games Store, for a suggested retail price of £29.99/€34.99/$34.99.

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About The Great War: Western Front
The Great War: Western Front is the definitive WW1 strategy game. Play the deciding role in history with this real-time tactical experience as you take charge in the iconic Western Front from 1914 to 1919. Pick your faction and lead your forces to victory, both by directing your armies in gritty real-time battles and by commanding your side on the Western Front as you guide high-level decisions in turn-based strategic gameplay. Think like a Commander to either relive history – or redefine it. Partnering with the Imperial War Museums, revel in an authentic historical strategy game that captures the gravity and intensity of The Great War.

About Frontier
Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) is a leading independent developer and publisher of videogames founded in 1994 by David Braben, co-author of the iconic Elite game. Based in Cambridge, Frontier uses its proprietary COBRA game development technology to create innovative genre-leading games, primarily for personal computers and videogame consoles. 

About Petroglyph
Petroglyph is an independent development studio based in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a roster of award-winning, best-selling titles including Star Wars: Empire at War, 8-Bit Armies, and the Command & Conquer Remastered Collection. Founded in 2003 by members formerly of Westwood Studios (Command & Conquer, Dune), Petroglyph’s expert team and genre-defining track record is geared to bring deep and innovative new strategy titles to players everywhere.   

Atlas Fallen Is Now Available On PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S & PC

Watch the launch trailer now and start gliding the sands of Atlas in this superpowered action RPG!

PARIS – Aug. 10, 2023 – Today Focus Entertainment and its studio Deck13 Interactive are beyond thrilled to release Atlas Fallen, the superpowered action RPG where you’ll battle legendary creatures in an epic, sand-covered, fantasy world. The game is available in Standard and Limited editions on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Watch the launch trailer now and dive right into the action to liberate Atlas!

Atlas Fallen stems from Deck13’s passion for thrilling action-RPG experiences, embracing a fresh vision for a unique medieval fantasy world and fast-paced combat.

Rise from dust and unleash your power

Glide the sands of a timeless land filled with ancient dangers, mysteries and fragments of the past. Hunt legendary monsters using powerful, shape-shifting weapons and devastating sand-powered abilities in spectacular combat.

Target and gather the essence of your enemies to shape your own custom playstyle, forging a new era for humanity in a fully cooperative or solo story campaign.

Get the superpowered Limited Edition now!

The Limited Edition of Atlas Fallen completes your divine powers with:

  • The game on the platform of your choice (Physical copies for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X; Steam code for PC)
  • The game’s official SteelBook®
  • A metal poster
  •  The “Ruin Rising Pack” DLC, featuring bonus armor and gauntlet skins and more

Don’t miss this special edition!

World War Z: Aftermath’s Free “Holy Terror” Update Drops Today on PC, PlayStation & Xbox

Survive Horde Mode XL’s newest map, and experience new challenges and progression choices in the ultimate co-op zombie shooter

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Aug. 10, 2023 – The new “Holy Terror” update is here for World War Z: Aftermath, the ultimate co-op zombie shooter from Saber Interactive inspired by Paramount Pictures’ blockbuster 2013 film. Free today on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, this latest patch delivers a ton of new features, including the new Rome map for Horde Mode XL, a fourth upgrade path for all classes, new weapons and weapon perks, new challenges, and more.

Players can sport fresh looks for the season with the premium World War Z: Aftermath – Victory Lap Weapons Skin Pack, available today on all platforms for $4.99, featuring stylish new options for the Mini-21 Rifle, S890 Shorty Shotgun, HW416 Assault Carbine, and Repeater X Crossbow.

Horde Mode XL* debuted earlier this year, and now players can experience its supersized action on a second map: Rome! Fight to survive in the shadow of the Colosseum against special XL waves bursting with over 1,000 hungry zombies. Challenge mode, which lets players ramp up the difficulty with rotating mutators for greater rewards, is also now available for Horde Mode XL’s previously released Tokyo map.

In addition, new mutators have been added to the standard Horde Mode, as well as to daily and weekly challenges, and players can now search for teammates for Horde Mode and Horde Mode XL using the quick match system.

Today’s update also greatly enhances player progression with the new fourth upgrade path for all classes, offering nine new perks for each class. AI party members now have their own different classes, too, and can use special abilities like the Soldier’s Grenades, the Fixer’s Supply Bag, and the Medic’s Stim Pistol.

You’ll want some serious firepower to handle all these new threats, and today’s update has you covered with two free new weapons – the 1877 SBL Repeating Rifle, delivering high-damage, lever-action accuracy, and the MRL202 “Commando” Multi-shot Rocket Launcher. You’ll also discover new in-game weapon perks, as well as four free new character trinkets.

Powered by the next generation of Saber’s dynamic Swarm Engine™, World War Z: Aftermath lets you play on your own with AI squadmates or in co-op for up to four players with full crossplay between PC and consoles. Take on hordes of ravenous zombies with all content from World War Z: Game of the Year Edition, including full episodes in New York, Moscow, Marseille, Jerusalem and Tokyo, plus two new campaign episodes in Rome (including Vatican City) and the Kamchatka peninsula. Experience the heart-pounding immersion of Aftermath’s optional first-person mode, decimate the undead with a new melee system, and level up eight unique classes with distinct play styles and customizable loadouts.

For the latest World War Z news, visit WWZgame.com.

*Horde Mode XL is only available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

About Saber Interactive

An Embracer Group company headquartered in the U.S., Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of over 20 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, World War Z, SnowRunner and Evil Dead: The Game. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with AAA publishers, producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered and many others.

About Paramount Consumer Products

Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio includes a diverse slate of brands and content from BET, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and SHOWTIME®. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest-quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises.

SEGA Unveils First of Its Kind Fast. Friends. Forever. Campaign in Celebration of Sonic and Friends and Fans

Through the power of teamwork, together we can accomplish anything! SEGA has launched the new Fast. Friends. Forever. campaign to celebrate the dedicated Sonic the Hedgehog fanbase and community. Throughout the years, Sonic has not only gone fast but has built a strong foundation around important ideals, including friendship, teamwork, inspiration and loyalty.  The Fast. Friends. Forever. initiative was created to show how Sonic and friends live out these principles in and out of the games.

To kick off the Fast. Friends. Forever. campaign, we’ve created a fun launch trailer featuring original music to celebrate the theme of friendship and our fan base. Take a look at the supersonic launch trailer below.

The Fast. Friends. Forever. campaign continues throughout the summer with a variety of events and community-focused activations including:

  • An upcoming four-panel digital comic series by Sonic’s community of friends featuring talented artists from around the world with the first issues available today. Fans can look forward to 14 more releasing in the coming months
  • The Sonic Symphony World Tour featuring Sonic and friends alongside popular music from the games including Sonic Superstars launching this fall.  Stops include Los Angeles, London and more. Details around upcoming dates and locations can be found HERE
  • Season Two of TailsTube featuring Sonic’s two-tailed sidekick, Tails and a variety of new stories
  • Dedicated website showcasing all campaign activities alongside character bios, spotlights, digital comics and additional content. More details can be found HERE

More activations are coming soon, so check back for more updates on the Sonic the Hedgehog website and Sonic social channels.

Explore the city of New Washington in an all-new trailer for Flashback 2

Discover the city of New Washington and immerse yourself in a breathtaking dystopian megalopolis.

Sydney, Australia, August 10th, 2023 – After exploring the jungles of Titan – an iconic and familiar environment for all Flashback fans – publisher Microids, the Microids Lyon/Paris studios and Paul Cuisset have unveiled a new trailer for Flashback 2, focusing on the city of New Washington.

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxz2V1W3e7I

In the futuristic megalopolis Conrad B. Hart leads a thrilling investigation to find his missing friend, Ian. Plunged into the heart of a captivating adventure, Conrad B. Hart will have to confront fierce enemies such as the Triangle Mafia and powerful Mechas in thrilling combat. Get ready for an extraordinary experience combining action, combat, platforming, and exploration in a breathtaking cyberpunk world.

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About Flashback 2:

In the 22nd century, the United Worlds extends throughout the Solar System, but this tranquillity is threatened by the Morph invasion led by the fearsome General Lazarus. In search of his lifelong friend Ian, Conrad B. Hart dives once again into an action-packed adventure full of twists, turns and revelations with the help of his allies and AI-powered weapon A.I.S.H.A.

Game features:

  • A vibrant sci-fi/cyberpunk universe full of immersive environments including New Tokyo, New Washington, and the Jungles of Titan.
  • Use A.I.S.H.A., a lethal adaptive weapon enhanced with combat AI.
  • A gripping, fluid and intricate platform shooter.
  • A 3D environment crafted for even deeper immersion.
  • Designed and developed by the creator of the original, Paul Cuisset.

In 1992, Flashback revolutionised action gaming and gained legendary status, ranking among the top 100 video games in history. Developed by the game’s original creator Paul Cuisset, in collaboration with Microids Lyon/Paris studios, Flashback 2 will offer an experience faithful to the Flashback universe, bringing together members of the original Flashback team, including Game Designer Thierry Perreau and Composer Raphaël Gesqua, the musician behind the soundtrack for the original Amiga version of Flashback.

Flashback 2 will be available November 16th, 2023 both in digital and retail versions for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch.

For more behind-the-scenes information about Flashback 2, follow its new Twitter account: https://twitter.com/FlashBack2_Game

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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, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), 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 Paul Cuisset

Known worldwide for his video game productions, Paul Cuisset is one of the most prolific French video game creators. Co-Founder of the company Delphine Software, he has worked as a programmer, game designer and/or scenarist on titles as prestigious as “Future Wars”, “Operation Stealth”, “Cruise for a Corpse”, “Moto Racer” and “Darkstone”. In 1992, his Action/Adventure masterpiece “Flashback” made the Guinness Book as the worldwide bestselling French video game. In 2005 Paul Cuisset founded the studio VectorCell and developed “Amy” (PS3, Xbox 360) and the HD remake of “Flashback” (PS3, Xbox 360, PC). In 2015, Paul Cuisset released the adventure game “Subject 13” on PC/Mac, PS4, Xbox One.

© 2023 Microids SA. All rights reserved. Game created by Paul Cuisset. Developed by MICROIDS STUDIO LYON / MICROIDS STUDIO PARIS. FLASH BACK is a trademark of Paul Cuisset and is used under licence. All rights reserved.