Join Mario and the Rabbid Heroes as they take on Cursa

Sydney, Australia – October 20th, 2022 – Today, Ubisoft^® announced that Mario + Rabbids^® Sparks of Hope is now available worldwide*, exclusively for Nintendo Switch^TM.

Players will join Mario and the Rabbid Heroes as they take on Cursa, a malevolent cosmic entity who wishes to plunge the galaxy into chaos. Determined to consume all the energy in the universe, Cursa and its minions are hunting the Sparks, uncanny creatures formed by the fusion of Lumas & Rabbids, and will destroy all who stand in their way. In their quest to save the galaxy, our Heroes will travel and explore a variety of planets filled with strange inhabitants and hilarious secrets, and will be joined by a colorful cast of characters, including Rabbid Rosalina and even a long-time enemy: Bowser!

Mixing turn-based tactics and real time action, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope’s innovative combat system will have players use their Heroes to dash at enemies, team jump on allies, hide behind cover, or take advantage of their special abilities in order to get the most out of every turn.  With its unique gameplay, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope will be an epic and fun tactical adventure for new players and experts of the genre alike.

Players will have to locate and save the Sparks to have them join the adventure, opening up new tactical possibilities to help the Heroes get the upper hand in battles. In addition to leveling up and customizing their Heroes, players will have the opportunity to pair them with Sparks to unlock additional abilities! They all have distinct powers and personalities, ranging from energy shields to powerful elemental attacks.

This epic quest to save the universe is supported by a talented cast of composers, including legendary Japanese composer Yoko Shimomura and the multi-awarded composer Gareth Coker. Acclaimed British video game composer Grant Kirkhope also returns to the franchise, after masterfully scoring Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. The original soundtrack will be available worldwide on October 21^st on all major streaming services. For more information, please visit https://ubisoftmusic.lnk.to/MBSOH_OGS.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is available in three editions, Standard, Cosmic and Gold, on Nintendo Switch™ exclusively. The Gold Edition will include the Season Pass for players who wish to extend their adventures. For more information about those editions, please visit the Ubisoft Store.

For more information on Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope visit: www.mario-rabbids.com  

About Mario + Rabbids^® Sparks of Hope
Only the most extravagant team of Heroes can rekindle the sparks of hope across the galaxy! Team up with Mario, Rabbid Peach and their friends on a cosmic journey to defeat Cursa and save the galaxy! Explore planets throughout the universe that are filled with strange inhabitants, memorable quests and hilarious secrets! Outwit enemies in an innovative combat system mixing turn-based tactics and real time action. Combine forces with the Sparks’ immense energy and anything becomes possible…for better OR worse!

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.

MARIO + RABBIDS SPARKS OF HOPE © 2022 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Rabbids, Sparks of Hope, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Nintendo properties are licensed to Ubisoft Entertainment by Nintendo. SUPER MARIO characters © Nintendo. Trademarks are property of their respective owners. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.

Wizards of the Coast, Post Malone Team Up for Secret Lair Cards Award-winning musician featured in art, flavour text

The art of music comes alive as Wizards of the Coast, a division of Hasbro, Inc., reveals new Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair cards, designed and imagined by Grammy award-nominated 3x diamond-certified recording artist Post Malone.

Secret Lair is a direct-to-consumer, limited-edition product that debuted in 2019 featuring unique themes, wild new art treatments, and unique collaborations. This highly collectible product series has become a fan-favourite and iconic showcase for the creativity and passion of artists, brands, and entertainers around the world.

Post, a noted Magic: The Gathering enthusiast, provided creative input for cards in Secret Lair X Post Malone: Backstage Pass. Not only are the featured cards selected from his personal deck, the design features Post in a starring role.

In Secret Lair X Post Malone: The Lands, the scenery for the land cards features Post’s iconic tattoos somewhere among the setting. In addition, Post handwrote and drew the text for the land cards, making each one a personal expression from Post to the players.

“Post is helping us celebrate 30 years of Magic, and that includes this Secret Lair,” said Mark Heggen, a product architect for Magic: The Gathering. “We’ve loved working with him to find this new and unexpected way for him to connect with his millions of fans – either through his Magic enthusiasm or his immensely popular music.”

Both Secret Lair sets are available for preorder now until Nov. 14. Once the preordering window closes, they are gone for good! Both sets will be available in foil and nonfoil editions. Secret Lair is a celebration of Magic: The Gathering through collaborations with world renowned artists, familiar franchises, and special events. It is a totally wild exploration into what it means to be a Magic card.

SECRET LAIR X POST MALONE: BACKSTAGE PASS

• 1x K’rrik, Son of Yawgmoth as “Post, Son of Rich”  
• 1x Bolas’s Citadel as “Post’s Citadel”  
• 1x Leshrac’s Sigil as “Post’s Sigil”  
• 1x Jet Medallion 

SECRET LAIR X POST MALONE: THE LANDS

• 1x Retro Frame Plains  
• 1x Retro Frame Island  
• 1x Retro Frame Swamp
• 1x Retro Frame Mountain 
• 1x Retro Frame Forest 

ABOUT MAGIC: THE GATHERING
Magic: The Gathering’s compelling characters, fantastic worlds, and deep strategic gameplay have entertained and delighted fans for more than 25 years. Fans can experience Magic through the tabletop trading card game, the digital game Magic: The Gathering Arena, a New York Times bestselling novel, and a critically acclaimed comic book series. With more than 50 million fans to date, Magic is a worldwide phenomenon published in more than 150 countries.

ABOUT POST MALONE
A 3x-diamond-certified, Dallas, Texas, artist, Post Malone emerged in 2015 with a genre-less brew that inspired a movement, delivering multiple #1 debuts. 2019’s Hollywood’s Bleeding [Republic Records] arrived with platinum status and eventually went on to go triple-platinum, following the immense success of the triple-platinum “Beerbongs & Bentleys,” which also landed at #1 a year prior. In the wake of “Beerbongs & Bentleys,” Post crushed a record in place for 54 years. He charted nine songs in the Top 20 of the Hot 100, notching “the most songs in the Top 20 of the Hot 100 ever.” Moreover, he also trounced the record for most simultaneous Top 40 Hot 100 hits with 14. His catalog comprises the Grammy award-nominated records “Circles” (4x-platinum), “rockstar” [feat. 21 Savage” (Diamond), “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)” [feat. Swae Lee] (Diamond) and Congratulations [feat. Quavo] (Diamond), and much more. Post kicks off his next era and paves the way for his fourth full-length album with the blockbuster single “One Right Now” [with The Weeknd].

ABOUT Hasbro is a global branded entertainment leader whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers engaging brand experiences for global audiences through gaming, consumer products and entertainment, with a portfolio of iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, Hasbro Gaming, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands

Fully Remade to terrify modern audiences, KONAMI’s intense psychological horror masterpiece SILENT HILL 2 is coming to PlayStation®5 and PC STEAM®

Sydney, 20th October 2022: Revealed in the recent SILENT HILL Transmission livestream, the remake of SILENT HILL 2 represents the first of many compelling projects that will bring the SILENT HILL franchise to fans for many years to come 

• SILENT HILL 2 – Developed by Bloober Team in collaboration with Akira Yamaoka and Masahiro Ito (PlayStation®5 and PC STEAM®)
• SILENT HILL: Townfall – Co-produced with Annapurna Interactive and No Code (Platforms TBC)
• SILENT HILL f – A completely new story set in 1960’s Japan (Platforms TBC)
• SILENT HILL: Ascension – a new Interactive streaming series where the entire community shapes the canon of SILENT HILL. Available 24/7 in 2023
• “Return to SILENT HILL“ movie project directed by Christophe Gans

In your restless dreams, do you see that town? Konami Digital Entertainment BV today announced the remake of SILENT HILL 2, the psychological horror game originally released in 2001 will be coming to PlayStation®5 and STEAM®. Developed by Bloober Team, composer Akira Yamaoka and artist Masahiro Ito, the unsettling town shrouded in the brooding fog will be remade with enhanced visuals, sounds and gameplay.

Comment from Producer Motoi Okamoto (Production Manager):

“SILENT HILL returns as a high-end game. We are proud to announce the release of SILENT HILL 2 for PlayStation® and Steam®, the best of the SILENT HILL series. Look forward to this high-quality remake brought back to life by a group of horror game experts.”

Comment from Composer Akira Yamaoka:

“SILENT HILL is an inspiration to me. I am deeply grateful to be involved in a work that has been loved for such a long time. A new history is about to unfold again. Please look forward to the time when you can immerse yourself in that world again.”

Comment from Concept artist Masahiro Ito:

“Pyramid Head is coming back. A new journey for those who know the original, and his origin story for those who know that character. And… the most memorable journey of the man most closely associated with that monster.”

Comment from Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno:

“SILENT HILL 2 was the game that shaped our collective vision at Bloober Team. It’s the game that started us on our adventure in game development. Now, we face an ultimate challenge. A challenge to translate our youthful memories of the ultimate game into a language that modern players can engage with, whilst at the same time crafting an experience true to the original. More than 20 years ago, a team of brilliant minds at KONAMI developed one of the most remarkable games in the history of electronic entertainment. In partnering together, KONAMI and Bloober Team will ensure that SILENT HILL 2 shines once again to set new standards for the genre and deliver an unforgettable experience for the next generation of fans. With our work, we are determined to showcase that Bloober Team is climbing the heights of what’s possible and aiming for the peak in game development. We can’t wait for the moment when Players will be able to see our work.”

The SILENT HILL 2 remake revisits main protagonist James Sunderland and his search for clues in the namesake town, after receiving a mysterious letter from his wife Mary… who has long been dead. Experience the eerie monsters and other manifestations of James’ consciousness reworked after 20 years using state-of-the-art technology to play on modern entertainment systems in 4K.

Check out the SILENT HILL 2 Teaser Trailer here

The SILENT HILL Transmission unveiled four other new projects in the works including:

SILENT HILL: Townfall, is a co-production with renown publisher Annapurna Interactive (Stray, Outer Wilds, Neon White) and multiple BAFTA award-winning independent developer No Code Studios (Stories Untold, Observation). This partnership represents how incredible studios and creatives around the globe will offer a new perspective on the iconic Silent Hill franchise. More details on SILENT HILL: Townfall and KONAMI’s partnership with Annapurna Interactive and No Code Studios will be revealed in the future.  

View the SILENT HILL: Townfall Teaser Trailer here

SILENT HILL f – will be a completely new story set in 1960’s Japan featuring a beautiful, yet horrifying world. Written by Ryūkishi07, famed for Japanese visual novels dealing with murder mysteries, psychological and supernatural horror.

Check out the SILENT HILL f Teaser Trailer here

SILENT HILL: Ascension will immerse participants around the globe in the psychological horror at the heart of SILENT HILL in a unique way – by putting an all-new SILENT HILL story and characters into the hands of the audience as the narrative unfolds, live on multiple platforms. SILENT HILL: Ascension is a collaboration between Genvid Entertainment, Bad Robot Games, Behaviour Interactive and dj2 Entertainment.

Catch the SILENT HILL: Ascension Teaser Trailer here

Christophe Gans, horror-film director and producer known for his work on Beauty and the Beast (2014) and the original SILENT HILL (2006) motion picture will be charged with a new movie adaption in the franchise, “Return to SILENT HILL”. More information on these projects will be revealed at a later date. 

See the Return to SILENT HILL Teaser Trailer here

Film footage courtesy of Silent Hill Films, Inc. All rights reserved.

About SILENT HILL

A tale of darkness, silence, deformed monsters, love and sorrow…​

A psychological horror series whose first title was released on PlayStation® in 1999. The film has been highly acclaimed in many fields for its gripping terror and unique worldview, with many fans around the world.

About Konami Group

Konami Corporation Group was established in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Sports Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999.

About Konami Digital Entertainment

Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as eFootball™, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game series. 

About Bloober Team
Based in Krakow, Poland, and established in 2008, Bloober Team is an independent game development studio of around 200 people. The company focuses on creating mature horror games with a deep story and an eerie atmosphere, key ingredients of a chilling and memorable experience. Bloober Team has extensive experience and passion working on acclaimed horror games including Blair Witch, Layers of Fear, Observer: System Redux and the recently released The Medium. https://www.blooberteam.com

About Genvid Entertainment

Genvid Entertainment, LLC is a subsidiary of Genvid Holdings, Inc. and the first publisher devoted to bringing massively interactive live events (MILEs) to market based on globally renowned brands. MILEs are a new category of massively interactive entertainment: authentic, immersive stories accessible on virtually any video streaming platform. With MILEs, global audiences can instantly influence beloved worlds and characters in ways big and small to help decide the outcome and shape canon. SILENT HILL: Ascension is the most recent MILE to be announced, launching in 2023.

About Annapurna Interactive

Annapurna Interactive, founded in 2016, works with independent game creators from around the world, helping them develop and release personal experiences for everyone. Their award-winning portfolio includes Stray, Outer Wilds, Sayonara Wild Hearts, If Found…, Donut County, Florence, Telling Lies, Gorogoa, What Remains of Edith Finch, I Am Dead, The Pathless, Maquette, Last Stop, The Artful Escape, Solar Ash, Neon White, A Memoir Blue and Hindsight, as well as upcoming titles Storyteller, Thirsty Suitors, COCOON, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Flock, Forever Ago and The Lost Wild.

About NO CODE

No Code are an award-winning independent development studio based in Glasgow, Scotland. Formed in 2015, the team have established an award-winning and critically acclaimed reputation for creating exceptional narrative-driven game experiences with their games ‘Stories Untold’ and ‘Observation’.

Check out our review for Gotham Knights here:

Gotham Knights Review

Warner Bros. Games and DC have debuted the new “What Is Gotham Knights” trailer, providing a rundown of must-have details about the open-world action RPGahead of the game’s launch on Oct. 21, 2022. The video dives into several key areas that make Gotham Knights the complete gameplay experience. This includes its unique playable heroes Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, Robin; open-world crimefighting, exploration and traversal; solo play or seamless online co-op; gear, suit and weapon customisation; epic villain confrontations and encounters with the likes of the Mr. Freeze, Harley Quinn, Clayface and the mysterious Court of Owls; and more.

View the Official What Is Gotham Knights Trailer:

Gotham Knights is scheduled to release worldwide on Oct. 21 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Pre-orders will receive the 233 Kustom Batcycle Skin at launch, based on the vehicle’s first appearance in DC’s Detective Comics #233.

Developed by Warner Bros. Games Montréal, Gotham Knights features the Batman Family as players step into the roles of Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood and Robin, a new guard of trained DC Super Heroes who must rise up as the protectors of Gotham City in the wake of Batman’s death. From solving mysteries that connect the darkest chapters in the city’s history to defeating notorious Super-Villains in epic confrontations, players will tackle an array of challenges as they evolve into their own version of the Dark Knight.

To learn more about Gotham Knights, visit GothamKnightsGame.com or connect with us online via Twitter (@GothamKnights), YouTube (GothamKnights), Instagram (@GothamKnights), Facebook (GothamKnights) and Discord (GothamKnights). To learn more about the game’s backstory, don’t miss DC’s official six issue prequel series, Batman: Gotham Knights – Gilded City launching on Oct. 25. Each physical issue includes a code for a redeemable in-game item; issue No. 1 includes a code for an exclusive BOSO22 Batcycle skin. Subscribers to the DC UNIVERSE INFINITE digital subscription platform will also receive each issue day and date with its print counterpart and is the only digital path to receiving the in-game items. The platform also includes a wide-ranging selection of stories featuring all of the Gotham Knights videogame characters. For more information and a free trial (where applicable), check out DCUniverseInfinite.com. Please note, DC UNIVERSE INFINITE is not intended for children and is not available in all countries.

Three platforms and three events so challenging they are…terrifying!

October 20th, 2022 – The spooky season is upon us! Macabre treats await tankers this Halloween, with monster-filled events running across the World of Tanks universe. Take part in the Pumpkin Bash event and receive five-strong crew of charismatic characters (World of Tanks PC). Discover the hidden treasure of the Secret of the Lost Pyramid event (World of Tanks Blitz) and unleash your tank’s inner beast in the Monster Mash event (World of Tanks Modern Armor).

World of Tanks PC: Pumpkin Bash 

It’s the Season of the Witch in World of Tanks PC, with the Pumpkin Bash event which starts on October 20^th. Join a coven of tank piloting witches who have gotten lost on their way to our earthly plane. Players will receive a five-strong crew of charismatic characters. Cast your spells in 15v15 PvP battles in Tier VI–VIII vehicles on four Halloween themed maps. Every player should be ready for unusual new game elements, among them are superpowers up for grabs on the battlefield, special abilities activated before battle, unlimited respawns and more.

World of Tanks Blitz: Secret of the Lost Pyramid

The treasures of the Lost Pyramid are calling in World of Tanks Blitz. During this event, beginning October 20^th, players search to find the Pyramid and once found, they will fight for the riches it holds. The Pyramid’s treasures are many and include Premium Account, boosters, a certificate for x5 XP, credits and the Sinister Medjay tank.

Also, there is the Pharaoh’s Treasury in the Pyramid that hides even more riches rewards: tons of resources, avatars, camos and even the Unwavering Pharaon tank, a majestic and full of pride creature.

World of Tanks Modern Armor: Monster Mash

The popular Halloween-themed game mode, Monster Mash is back starting October 18^th.  In response to its popularity among players, this year Monster Mash will last for two full weeks.

During this event players will battle with Monster Tanks in one of two special Halloween maps: Grim Graveyard or Dead City. Those who have not yet acquired a Monster Tank in the garage, can easily play Monster Mash mode as well. All players will have access to The Spectre, a terrifying Tier VI medium tank that will be available in each garage for free, exclusive to the Monster Mash event.

Time to trick or treat. Which spooky event will you choose?

World of Tanks PC: Pumpkin Bash event:  

World of Tanks Blitz: Secret of the Lost Pyramid event: 

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 16 offices around the world, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, Vilnius and Belgrade. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

Official website: wargaming.com

Sydney, Australia, October 20^th, 2022 – The world is facing untold evil and suffering. A former crusader, Urlich von Grevel has found a piece of a mysterious artifact – the Rod of Aaron. Corrupted by the unholy powers of the relic, Ulrich strives to find the missing pieces and eliminate everything and everyone in his way. If he can unify the rod, he will gain powers no mortal should ever have. It falls upon Theoderich, his former brother-in-arms, to raise his sword again and gather a band of loyal and brave companions to stop Ulrich at all costs.

Embark on an epic adventure in this new tactical RTS. Command specialised units, use their skills wisely, and see them gain experience from battle to battle in the 15-mission-long single-player campaign, or fight your way through the hordes of the Last Man Standing co-op mode for 3 players.

The Valiant is out now on PC.

Get it now:
Steam: https://thqn.net/val-steam         
Epic Game Store: https://thqn.net/val-egs
GOG.com: https://thqn.net/val-gog

Follow The Valiant on social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thqnordic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thqnordic
Join our Discord: discord.gg/thevaliant

About The Valiant
Embark on a journey of brotherhood and redemption in The Valiant, a squad-based RTS set in 13th Century Europe and the Middle East. Command and level up your medieval knights as you fight through an epic single-player campaign, then take your skills online in both cooperative and competitive MP modes.

Features:

• Squad-based RTS with a range of units, from tanky swordsmen to quick cavalry
• Select hero-squads and auxiliary squads across 15 exciting, hand-crafted Single Player missions, each with custom cinematics, narrated journals, difficulty levels, and more
• Six Hero Squads each with 3 different skill trees provide players with unique passive and active skills to choose from while leveling up their heroes
• Large array of weapons and armours to loot and equip throughout the campaign, each with their own stats and special skill options
• Combine hero skills and weapons/equipment for a huge selection of hero builds
• Play cooperative with friends in the 3-player “Last Man Standing” mode, where you face hordes of enemies and earn experience to level up your knights and unlock new skills and cosmetics
• Play competitively in multiple PVP game modes that support 1v1 and 2v2, with cosmetic meta-progression and special rewards for ranked play

The Valiant Website

About Kite Games

Kite Games is an elite squad of veteran developers who are aiming at delivering immersive game experiences that are a blast to play. We had the honor of serving the gaming community at leading developing and publishing houses working on a series of big hits.

Kite Games Website

About THQ Nordic

The THQ Nordic official boiler plate can be found here: https://thqnordic.com/company/about

THQ Nordic Website

LOS ANGELES – October 19, 2022 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, released the first Halloween episode in Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds,the massively multiplayer online role-playing anime game. Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds is celebrating Halloween with today’s update, as players can enjoy haunting dungeons and new Halloween-themed Reputation Quests.

While the spooky new costumes further amp up the festivities, a number of familiars are revealed upon this update – Bougie, a cute darkness familiar with a candle on its head and half-closed eyes, and Auroralynx, a cat-like light familiar with eerie wings – as well as a new mount, Jetbroom, a ghastly flying broom. A Newbie system has also been introduced in this update to give various growth benefits to “newbies, as well as returning users,” helping them to settle into the world of Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds more easily.

To celebrate this game update, players will have the opportunity to participate in additional limited-time events for Halloween themed rewards and more:

• Dream Witch Dice Event: Dice can be earned from various missions such as playing the Familiar Arena and can then be rolled by players to obtain various rewards from the Halloween-themed game board. With each lap on the Halloween game board, players can obtain special rewards including the Halloween event costume ‘Bat Mask,’ as well as coupons for Equipment, Familiar, and Costume Summons.
• Familiar ” Bougie” Growth Event: When players acquire and awaken the new familiar Bougie, additional Bougie familiars and growth material can be earned.
• Cluu’s 28-Day Check-In Gifts Event!: Receive various check-in rewards each day for 28 days! Don’t miss the opportunity to acquire Cluu’s Rare Familiar Selection Gift, 4★ Equipment Selection Chest, Summon Coupons, and more!

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

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

About Netmarble Corporation

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

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Reverse the apocalypse by curing, not killing, the undead hordes

MUNICH — 20 Oct. 2022 — Zombie Cure Lab, the undead treatment lab builder from the AAA sim vets at publisher Aerosoft and fun-loving problem solving developers at Thera Bytes, begins experiments to save the human race on Steam Early Access for PC Wednesday, 7 Dec. 2022.

As the world ends, the last remaining humans hide underground, emerging to find a whole heap of zombies where their friends once stood. But with a little ingenuity, these walkers can become allies once more!  

Command a colony of heroic scientists on a quest to restore the world. Start the adventure by gathering natural resources in the woodlands and summits. Prepare for the first night with fortifications and a rudimentary base, giving the scientists just enough stability and defense to stay alive. With a foothold established, set traps for the zombies and attempt to snag one. Take it back to the lab and attempt to reverse the infection.

Eureka! The zombie is a humble human once more. One down, only 500 million to go!

Manage the workforce, both original scientists and newly converted human-zombie hybrids alike, to keep them happy and hearty, ready to research and work. Setup kitchens, recreational spaces, and other creature comforts. Research and unlock sci-fi tech like freeze rays and barriers to capture more zombies. Expand the lab’s manpower and resources to rewind history and save all of mankind.With time, meticulous planning, and precise management, the undead hordes will soon become the Working Dead. But stay vigilant, as Humbies are unpredictable. Go above and beyond their basic needs, lest their primal, flesh-eating instincts claw back to the surface.

“Zombie Cure Lab is very different from every other zombie-focused game on the market,” said Maarten Janello, Product Manager at Aerosoft. “The adventure is colorful and charming, but demanding survival gameplay comes from a world-changing objective—to not just weather the night, but capture and cure your attackers. We hope this subversive take on the genre and zombie lore entertains diehard strategy fans and zombie enthusiasts alike.”

Zombie Cure Lab will be available via Steam Early Access for PC on 7 Dec. for $24.99 USD. A limited-time release discount of 20% will make the launch price $19.96 USD. Supported languages include English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, and simplified Chinese. Development of Zombie Cure Lab is financially supported by FFF Bayern and the budgetary funds of the Free State of Bavaria. Analyze Zombie Cure Lab on the official website, follow @ZombieCureLab on Twitter, check out the latest development updates on YouTube, and join the official Discord server.

About Aerosoft – “The Simulation Experts”

With more than 30 employees and more than 50 free developers worldwide as well as numerous cooperations, Aerosoft is one of the leading software manufacturers and publishers worldwide in the field of simulation games today. Thanks to its strong distribution partners in Europe, South America and the USA, Aerosoft today generates more than 50% of its sales abroad. The high quality standard of the products is repeatedly proven by international awards and a customer satisfaction rate of over 90%. The Aerosoft online shop currently offers one of the largest PC simulation ranges in the world, with nearly 1000 products.

For more information, visit their official website.

About Thera Bytes

The people of Thera Bytes love games, adore science, and strive to educate and empower gamers at the intersection of both. By addressing serious real-world problems with playful, exploratory solutions, games and health can become intrinsic. To that end, Thera Bytes develops both original game IP and problem-solving applications for the healthcare sector. 

NBA® 2K23 Season 2: Saddle Up For the Wild West Starting October 21

Sharpshooter Devin Booker will take you on a journey through the Wild West of the NBA, where players can experience a handpicked playlist by DREAMER cover star J. Cole, exclusive in-game debuts of new songs by top artists, Dreamville apparel, spooktacular events, and so much more 

Today, 2K revealed that NBA® 2K23 Season 2, featuring new content coming to MyCAREER, MyTEAM and The W* that will put fans in the Halloween spirit, will tip off this Friday. Grammy Award winning multi-platinum hip-hop artist J. Cole hand-selects 20 tracks for Season 2 and introduces new Dreamville apparel. 

In NBA 2K23 Season 2, players will follow Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker from the sweltering heat of Phoenix through the Wild West, hoping to strike gold in earning the Larry O’Brien Trophy, challenging teams like the reigning champions, the Golden State Warriors. More updates include:

• MyCAREER additions include a Trick-or-Treating night out and more spooktacular events in The City and the G.O.A.T. Boat, a new court and artwork, and a special skeleton outfit and a Jabbawockeez outfit as a Level 40 reward. 

• MyTEAM offers new rewards, events, moments, and the very first Dark Matter cards. Players can jump into the game to experience new Moment Agendas and their rewards following stand out real-world NBA performances, along with more weekly content through the Moments Rewind group in the Skill Challenges section. There’s also more ways to complete Trophy Case collections, revamped themes for Seasons cards, and the ability to create a stand out line-up with the Devin Booker Level 40 reward that’s available as a Pink Diamond and showcases his shooting, scoring and all-around playmaking.  

• The W* additions include all-new challenges, Community rewards such as Los Angeles Sparks Heroine Shorts, and weekly The W Online rewards like a Tamika Catchings Coach Card. This year, NBA 2K23 is rolling out 60 WNBA player jerseys in the City and the G.O.A.T Boat in MyCAREER. Season 2 leads with the 2022 WNBA Championship duo, Las Vegas Aces Chelsea Grey and A’ja Wilson, along with Minnesota Lynx franchise players Sylvia Fowles and Ariel Powers, and Connecticut Sun standouts Jonquel Jones and Alyssa Thomas.

• 2K Beats introduces a number of exciting new music additions, including a curated playlist of 20 tracks from DREAMER cover star J. Cole, and the opportunity for NBA 2K23 players to listen to exclusive in-game debuts of new tracks throughout this Season by Dave East, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, and Connie Diiamond feat. Dame D.O.L.L.A. ahead of their full releases on streaming platforms. Additionally, Season 2 calls on the community to showcase their own talent with the first entry of the NBA 2K Producer Series that features a beat by Grammy Award-winning producer BoogzDaBeast. Players can record their own verses over the beat while playing through the game and share it on social media.

For all the details for Season 2 of NBA 2K23, check out the latest Courtside Report. NBA 2K23 is currently available for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms. For more information, please visit the game’s official website.

Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K23 is rated PG by the Australian Classification Board. 

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

*The W Online mode and related content are available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S new gen consoles only.

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In-Game Bonuses Available with Purchase on STEAM

LONDON (October 19, 2022) – Square Enix Ltd., today announced that NEO: The World Ends with You is now available on PC via STEAM. PC players who purchase the critically acclaimed action role-playing game will receive a number of special in-game bonuses to help them get a head start in the battles that await them in Shibuya’s Underground. To celebrate the launch on STEAM, PC players who purchase NEO: The World Ends with You will also receive a 25% discount up until 17:00 BST on the 25^th of October 2022.

To watch the NEO: The World Ends with You STEAM launch trailer, visit: 

NEO: The World Ends with You is the follow up to the beloved action RPG The World Ends with You, which transports players to the lively streets of Tokyo—assume the role of protagonist Rindo as you attempt to survive the life-or-death trials known as the “Reapers’ Game.” Rindo, along with a cast of unique and stylish characters, must band together to explore the bustling city of Tokyo and solve the mysteries behind this ominous game from which they can seemingly not escape.

Released in 2021 for the PlayStation®4 console, Nintendo Switch™ system and the Epic Games Store, NEO: The World Ends with You is now available on STEAM. Players who purchase the game for PC will also receive special in-game bonuses: the Legendary Threads Set and Reapers’ Game Survival Set.

The Legendary Threads Set contains five pieces of equipment, each with a unique bonus:

• Legendary Headphones – Drastically increases enemies’ item drop rates
• Legendary Tank Top – Greatly increases the user’s Attack power
• Legendary Shorts – Shortens the wearer’s knocked down time
• Legendary Sneakers – Increases movement speed during combat
• Legendary Music Player – Enormously increases HP

The Reapers’ Game Survival Set contains a variety of additional in-game items:

• Pin: UFO Rescue – Hold the button to slowly restore your team’s HP
• Threads: Virupaksa Hoodie – Greatly increases HP
• CD: Twister (NEO Mix) – Adds this song as a main menu music option

 The Legendary Threads Set and Reapers’ Game Survival Set

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

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

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