Prove You’re Even Stronger Than WWE® 2K23 Cover Superstar John Cena in 2K Showcase “Never Give Up”
In a franchise first, step into the shoes of some of John Cena’s toughest rivals across a historic 20-year WWE career through an interactive sports documentary
2K today unveiled new details of the 2K Showcase “Never Give Up,” in which players will experience an interactive sports documentary covering pivotal moments from cover Superstar John Cena’s 20-year WWE career, coming to WWE® 2K23 at launch on March 17*. In a fresh take on the 2K Showcase formula, players will step into the shoes of some of Cena’s greatest opponents and prove they have what it takes to defeat the all-time great.
Check out an in-depth Ringside Report written by Dino Zucconi, Showcase Lead Designer at Visual Concepts, detailing the thought process and challenges behind creating the Showcase, as well as the full match list, here.
“Never Give Up” introduces a new take on the Showcase formula, with iconic matches and in-game innovations, including:
John Cena’s Toughest Losses: Go toe-to-toe with John Cena across each portion of his career, from a young unknown challenging Kurt Angle on SmackDown in 2002, to SummerSlam 2021 as Cena took on the Head of the Table, WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, and everything in between;
An Interactive Sports Documentary: Hear directly from Mr. Hustle, Loyalty and Respect himself through interspersed vignettes, explaining the history and importance of each match;
Fresh, Varied Gameplay: Play as John Cena’s greatest and toughest opponents, keeping each match fresh with new move sets and strategies;
See John Cena Across Eras: Face-off against different versions of John Cena through the years, from his debut to the Doctor of Thuganomics, and the leader of the “Cenation” who has faced some of the baddest Superstars to ever set foot in a WWE ring;
Slingshot Technology: Fast-paced gameplay flawlessly transitions to live-action historical footage for a truly immersive experience.
Additionally, 2K unveiled the complete soundtrack for WWE 2K23, curated by cover Superstar and Executive Soundtrack Producer John Cena. Featuring a collection of songs from some of the biggest artists in the world today, fans can check out this Even Stronger soundtrack today on Apple Music.
The official WWE 2K23 track list, curated by John Cena, includes:
Metallica – “Sad But True”
Bizarrap & Quevedo – “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52”
Doja Cat – “Vegas”
Luciano – “SUVs”
Red Hot Chili Peppers – “Can’t Stop”
Joyner Lucas & Lil Baby – “Ramen & OJ”
HARDY – “JACK”
Bullet for My Valentine – “No More Tears To Cry”
Dei V ft. Omar Courtz – “Dame Lu”
Letdown. – “Shipwreck”
IDLES – “Grounds”
Post Malone ft. Ozzy Osbourne, Travis Scott – “Take What You Want”
Stay tuned for additional news in the coming weeks to reveal even more of what’s new in WWE 2K23.
WWE 2K23 is scheduled for release on March 17 for PlayStation®5** and PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, and PC via Steam. For more information on WWE 2K23, visit the game’s official website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe on YouTube. Official campaign hashtags #WWE2K23 and #EvenStronger.
Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
*WWE 2K23 Standard Edition and Cross-Gen will be available March 17, 2023. WWE 2K22 Deluxe Edition and Icon Edition will be available on March 14, 2023.
**PlayStation 5 console required to play PS5 version. PlayStation 4 console required to play PS4 version. Xbox Series X|S console required to play Xbox Series X|S version. Xbox One console required to redeem and use Xbox One version. ###
Net bookings of €726.9 million, in line with the revised target
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege®: delivered more than 30% DARPU year-on-year progressionduring the quarter and double-digit PRI growth over the first nine months
active players up 30% over the first nine months, reaching new engagement records
2022-23 and 2023-24 targets confirmed
2023-24 line-up: new releases across big brands with Assassin’s Creed® Mirage, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Mobile, Tom Clancy’s The Division® Resurgence and another large game as well as across long-lasting Live games, notably with Skull and Bones™ and The Crew® Motorfest
February 17, 2023 – Today, Ubisoft released its sales figures for the third quarter of fiscal 2022-23, i.e. the three months ended December 31, 2022.
Yves Guillemot, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, said “We are committed to boosting our efficiency and execution through a more agile organization adapted to new market conditions, with a strong focus on initiatives to enhance predictability across our productions and through our cost-reduction efforts.
As we are focused on building on our strengths, we are prioritizing our efforts on big brands and long-lasting Live games. While the macro environment impacted the video game market and our Q3 results, our established franchises and Live games have performed solidly. In an intensely competitive environment for shooter games, Rainbow Six Siege has performed remarkably well. This momentum, seven years after the game’s release, is promising as we look to launch Rainbow Six Mobile next fiscal year. The Assassin’s Creed franchise reached new player engagement records over the past quarter, and we are excited to bring Assassin’s Creed Mirage to players in 2023-24. Similarly, we are looking to bring The Division to a larger, global audience, with the release on mobile of The Division Resurgence, also next fiscal year.”
Frédérick Duguet, Chief Financial Officer, said “Fueling our expectations for strong revenue growth, next fiscal year will see the release of a meaningful line-up, including new titles within the Assassin’s Creed, Avatar, Rainbow Six and The Division universes. In the coming months, players will have the opportunity to test and discover several of our upcoming long-lasting Live Games, including The Crew Motorfest, Skull and Bones, as well as, starting today, our first cross-platform technical test for XDefiant.”
Q3 Game Highlights
In a very competitive backdrop, Tom Clancy’sRainbow Six Siege posted a very strong performance in December and January, following the release of Operation Solar Raid, the last season of Year 7. It resonated very well with the community, reflecting the excellent work from our teams at Ubisoft Montreal and at the associate studios, building on the game’s positive momentum since Q1 2022-23 which has led the games’ PRI to grow double-digit on a 9-month basis. As a result, December posted another record month for DARPU, which grew more than 30% year-on-year during the quarter, and engagement is back to double-digit year-on-year growth since the beginning of calendar year 2023. At the end of the ongoing esports Six Invitational event, the team will unveil the new season of Rainbow Six Siege as well as an amazing year of content. Leveraging this current success and strong engagement, we will release Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Mobile next fiscal year as we look to bring the brand to a significantly wider audience.
Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, led by Ubisoft Paris and Ubisoft Milan, was awarded the best Simulation/Strategy game at the Game Awards 2022. Thanks to positive player reception, upcoming high-quality post-launch content and word of mouth, we expect the game to be a long-term seller.
Game Pipeline Highlights
The reveal of The Crew Motorfest, developed by the seasoned car racing and Live Services team at Ubisoft Ivory Tower, was very well received by players and critics alike. Subsequently, the registrations to the Insider Program, that enables players to test the game and submit feedback, generated very strong demand. To date, feedback has been very positive on the gameplay and the core experience. As players race through the island of O’ahu, The Crew Motorfest will leverage the franchise strong and profitable success with a community of more than 40 million unique players as well as ongoing solid player engagement in The Crew® 2, more than four years after its release.
The Tom Clancy’s The Division franchise is getting ready for a big year. With its 4th anniversary on the horizon, Tom Clancy’sThe Division 2 will keep improving the player experience and receive new updates, including a full year of fresh new seasonal content to keep new and veteran players engaged. Next fiscal year we will also be launching Tom Clancy’sThe DivisionResurgence, the first high-end AAA mobile looter shooter experience for Android and iOS devices. As we look to bring The Division to a larger, global audience, we are also working on Tom Clancy’sThe Division Heartland, a PvEvP-focused Free-to-Play action survival shooter for console and PC.
XDefiant, from our Ubisoft San-Francisco studio, is Ubisoft’s upcoming Free-to-Play fast paced arena shooter for consoles and PC. In October 2022 we concluded our weekly test sessions with players and received positive feedback thus far. Starting today, through Sunday, we are conducting our first cross platform technical test with tens of thousands of players.
Organization Highlights
Boosting Predictability Across our Brands
Over the past five years, through three fan favourite, highly successful and profitable titles (Assassin’s Creed® Origins, Assassin’s Creed® Odyssey and Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla), Ubisoft teams in Montreal and Quebec City as well as the associate teams from our network of worldwide studios, have reliably delivered very high-quality innovative experiences. This reflects maturity in terms of production tools, best practices and processes that we have built over the past 15 years on this beloved brand. Over the past 18 months, we have been implementing this best-in-class production framework to our other brands’ production pipelines to drive stronger predictability in quality, innovation and timely execution. We believe this will have a meaningful impact on production across our brands in the future.
Reinforcing our Commitment to Social Experience
The Group appointed Bernd Diemer as VP of Editorial – Social Experience within the Global Creative Office. With more than two decades of experience in the video game industry, including leading the creative direction of Crysis, Horizon: Zero Dawn, Battlefield and Star Wars: Battlefront, he will be responsible for driving Ubisoft’s efforts to enhance in-game social interactions for players.
A Continued Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
As part of Ubisoft’s ongoing efforts to foster inclusion both in its workplace and among its communities, the company has embarked on a three-year plan to advance inclusion for LGBTQIA+ team members worldwide, which kicked off with the signature of the Autre Cercle Charter. The first video game company to sign this Charter, Ubisoft commits to ensuring the inclusion of LGBTQIA+ people in the workplace, to supporting equal treatment and rights for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, and to combatting discrimination.
Note The Group presents indicators which are not prepared strictly in accordance with IFRS as it considers that they are the best reflection of its operating and financial performance. The definitions of the non-IFRS indicators are appended to this press release.
Sales and net bookings
In € millions
Q3
9 months
2022-23
2021-22
2022-23
2021-22
IFRS 15 sales
772.5
665.9
1,503.7
1,417.2
Deferred revenues related to IFRS 15
45.6
80.2
77.3
47.1
Net bookings
726.9
746.1
1,426.3
1,464.3
Digital net bookings
568.4
530.2
1,209.9
1,087.6
PRI net bookings
419.3
187.1
841.7
535.7
Back-catalog net bookings
249.4
340.8
754.8
937.0
IFRS 15 sales for the third quarter of 2022-23 came to €772.5 million, up 16.0% (12.8% at constant exchange rates[1]).
For the first nine months of 2022-23, IFRS 15 sales amounted to €1,503.7 million, up 6.1% (2.3% at constant exchange rates).
Net bookings for third-quarter 2022-23 totaled €726.9 million, in line with the Group’s revised target of around 725.0 million and representing a decrease of 2.6% (-5.4% at constant exchange rates).
For the first nine months of 2022-23, net bookings stood at €1,426.3 million, down 2.6% (-6.2% at constant exchange rates).
Outlook
Full-year 2022-23
The company confirms its financial targets of full year net bookings down more than 10% year-on-year and full year non-IFRS operating income of approximately -€500m.
Full-year 2023-24
The Company confirms it expects a strong topline growth and a non-IFRS operating income target of approximately €400 million.
Conference call
Ubisoft held a conference call on, Thursday February 16, 2023, at 6:15 p.m. Paris time/5:15 p.m. London time/12:15 p.m. New York time.
This press release may contain estimated financial data, information on future projects and transactions and future financial results/performance. Such forward-looking data are provided for information purposes only. They are subject to market risks and uncertainties and may vary significantly compared with the actual results that will be published. The estimated financial data have been approved by the Board of Directors, and have not been audited by the Statutory Auditors. (Additional information is provided in the most recent Ubisoft Registration Document filed on June 14, 2022 with the French Financial Markets Authority (l’Autorité des Marchés Financiers)).
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 and Tom Clancy’s The Division. 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.
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[1] Sales at constant exchange rates are calculated by applying to the data for the period under review the average exchange rates used for the same period of the previous year.
MARVEL FUTURE FIGHT ENTERS THE QUANTUM REALM WITH NEW GAME CONTENT INSPIRED BY MARVEL STUDIOS’ ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA
LOS ANGELES – February 16, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, releases a new game update for its blockbuster mobile RPGMARVEL Future Fight, with content inspired by Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Starting today, players can experience a newly added character, uniforms, game improvements, tier upgrades, and more.
This new game update contains various content inspired by Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania including the newly added character, Cassie Lang and three new uniforms for Ant-Man, Wasp and M.O.D.O.K. A new legendary battle, “Quantum Conquest,” has been added as well that features stages based on the characters and storylines from Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
New agents can easily adapt in the game with S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy and Guided Quest improvements. An increased amount of rewards and new quests are now available for players to enjoy. Additionally, new character tier upgrades have been added for Ant-Man (Tier-4 with new Striker Skill) and M.O.D.O.K. (Tier-3 with new Ultimate Skill). Awakened Skills and Transcend Potential have been added to heroes including Wasp and Giant Man.
MARVEL Future Fight has over 150 million players across the world with the game currently available worldwide in theApp Store® and Google Play™.
Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, The King of Fighters ALLSTAR, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, and forthcoming PC games like Paragon: The Overprime. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.
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In this short playthrough of Theathrythm Final Bar Line on the Playstation 4, we revisit some of the most beloved musical pieces in the Final Fantasy series.
A rhythm action game packed with 385 carefully selected music tracks from across the whole FINAL FANTASY series.
The music of FINAL FANTASY comes together here. Includes popular tracks from a total of 46 different games, featuring the latest music from FFI through to FFXV in the main series, as well as remakes, spin-offs and various different soundtrack CDs. Relive the thrilling battles and soaring emotions alongside beautiful music and video.
Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Developer: Square Enix Publisher: Square Enix Platform: Playstation 4 / Nintendo Switch Release Date: February 16th, 2023 Price: $84.95 AUD
Recommended – “The Theatrhythm series makes its return with Final Bar Line. It is as fun as it ever was, and it features the highest song count of any title in the series to date.”
SQUARE ENIX’S THEATRHYTHM FINAL BAR LINE IS NOW AVAILABLE AND READY TO TAKE FANS ON A MAGICAL MUSICAL JOURNEY
Download the Demo Today to Begin Your Adventure for Free
SYDNEY (Feb. 17, 2023)– SQUARE ENIX® today launched THEATRHYTHM FINAL BAR LINE™, the next entry in the fan-favorite rhythm action series, for the Nintendo Switch™ system and PlayStation®4 (PS4™) console. Featuring 385 FINAL FANTASY® tracks in the base game, three game modes, local and online multiplayer and over 100 FINAL FANTASY characters to create your dream party, fans can celebrate the legendary music of the FINAL FANTASY series like never before.
Check out Capsule Computers Gameplay here:
To view the official THEATRHYTHM FINAL BAR LINE launch trailer, visit:
Following today’s release, the game will continue to add tracks from SQUARE ENIX’s robust library of beloved music through various DLC packs, which come included in Season Passes 1-3, so players have plenty to look forward to as they embark on this vivid musical journey.
Players can also download the free THEATRHYTHM FINAL BAR LINE demo through the PlayStation Store* and Nintendo eShop. The demo features 30 legendary songs, including popular hits from FINAL FANTASY VII and FINAL FANTASY XV, and allows for players to carry over their save data from the demo to the full game.
THEATRHYTHM FINAL BAR LINE is available now digitally for Nintendo Switch™ and PS4®. A physical Standard Edition for both platforms is also available for purchase through select retailers. For more information, visit: https://square-enix-games.com
* Due to backwards compatibility, the PS4™ consumer demo is playable on PlayStation® (PS5™) consoles.
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.
Kitchener, Ontario — Feb. 16, 2023 —Mayhem in Single Valley, the fast-paced puzzle- loaded action adventure from developer Fluxscopic and publisher tinyBuild, repels zombie hordes Thursday, March 2, 2023, on PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Guide Jack, an aspiring artist accepted into the college of his dreams. As he prepares to leave his hometown for art school, a terrible truck collision spills toxic sludge into the local water supply, transforming Jack’s neighbors and the surrounding wildlife of Single Valley into mindless zombies. With his neighborhood irradiated and the undead running rampant, Jack has no choise but to put his college plans on hold: this rising freshman now rises to save the world.
Search Single Valley and determine how to stop the apocalypse. Solve puzzles and locate collectibles while dodging, luring, and stunning mutated enemies. Evade blood-thirsty bunnies, contaminated cats, and barbaric bears. Loot new materials to use as equipment and set up distractions to create paths through hordes of the undead. Learn the best ways to avoid conflict like tossing carrots to distract critters or firing nuts and bolts from a slingshot to daze the infected.
Explore a beautiful pixelated world populated with 2D characters placed on a 3D modeled canvas, using shadows to enhance the atmosphere. A retro-inspired original soundtrack combined with 8-bit sound effects pays homage to the classic days of gaming, serenading survivors with a comforting sense of nostalgia.
“Paying homage to some of our favorite old-school titles with a more modernized design sensibility has been a rewarding experience, but nothing has been more fulfilling than receiving praise and gratitude from our passionate community saving Single Valley on PC,” said Brian Cullen, Founder at Fluxcopic. “We’re thrilled to expand onto consoles and eagerly await seeing new survivalists respond to the quirky characters of Single Valley.”
Mayhem in Single Valley will launch Thursday March 2, 2023, on PlayStation 5|4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, for $14.99 USD, and is currently available on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GoG. Language support includes English, French, Italian, German, Spanish – Spain, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Simplified Chinese.
Fluxscopic is a Canadian video game development studio established in 2014 by Brian Cullen after his relocation from Ireland a few years prior. After making his solo debut game You Are Not a Banana, Brian decided to create a company that would merge the best of gaming’s past with the design sensibilities of today’s indie scene.
About tinyBuild
tinyBuild is a Seattle-based indie label behind the Hello Neighbor franchise and over 30 renowned titles, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, Happy Humble’s Burger Farm, and Party Hard. With additional development offices in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Belgrade, Serbia, and Riga, Latvia, tinyBuild is rapidly building a portfolio of fun, high-quality games across multiple platforms.
DiscoverSeason 2 of DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS, and all its new content and characters, available now.
DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS season 2 includes a new Raider, one new map, as well as additional transpheres and customization possibilities. New Survivor Skins are also available, and you can now play as Yajirobe, Chi-Chi and King Furry.
Season 2 also comes with a new Dragon Tier, with rewards upon playing and unlocking ranks including King Furry skin.
Get to play Vegeta, The Saiyan Prince, as the new Raider roaming the Temporal Seams of season 2!
First Form: Saibaman
At the beginning of the match, you are playing a Saibaman. There are multiple of them around the map, and you can switch control between them. If the Saibaman’s HP reaches 0 or if some time passes, even if the evolution energy is not maxed out, the Saibaman will evolve automatically. The third way to evolve is by grabbing a survivor and using the skill “self-destruct.”
Second form: Nappa
Nappa can increase its evolution energy by finishing off civilians and injuring Survivors. When Nappa fills up the evolution energy or if he is defeated by Survivors, Vegeta takes over as your next form.
Third form: Vegeta
Vegeta has two ways to transform into the Great Ape. The first is to create a Power Ball: this is an active skill of Vegeta that creates a makeshift full moon needed to transform into a Great Ape. The second way is to gather all 7 Dragon Balls, then ask Shenron to “show you the full moon” which triggers the Great Ape transformation.
Both Nappa and Vegeta own a Scouter that highlights Survivors around them within a certain range. Nappa can plant a Saibaman in the ground that will ambush approaching Survivors. On the other side, Vegeta can use his skill “Call Nappa” to search Survivors. This skill is available to Vegeta only if Nappa evolved without being defeated by Survivors.
New transpheres introduced in Season 2 of DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS include:
Goku (Super Saiyan)’s active skill: Instant transmission. This skill allows you to concentrate and focus on where your allies are. You can then reach your allies instantly.
Gohan (Teen)(Super Saiyan)’s passive Skill: Ki control. This new skill reduces how long the Ki effect (blue aura) lasts when caught by the Raider while hiding.
Get to see Vegeta’s power unleashed in this new trailer:
Vegeta, Yajirobe and Chi-Chi are available in the in-game shop, as well as a “Raider and Survivor Skin Set” combining the three characters!
Besides those new characters, additional customization items are added in the in-game shop. Finally, a new map, “Rocky Field”, is added as a free update.
The game is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC, and compatible with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Starting today, all existing owners of The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me will have access to a free Friend’s Pass for one month, allowing players to experience one full playthrough of the game via multiplayer Shared Story mode with one friend that does not own the game. The Friend’s Pass offer applies on all platforms with both players playing on the same platform.
Along with the Friend’s Pass, the Curator’s Cut is also making its way to everyone, and gives players the opportunity to see the game from a different character perspective as well as experience new outcomes, with exclusive scenes following their initial playthrough.
Watch the trailer here:
The Devil in Me is the fourth instalment of The Dark Pictures Anthology, a series of stand-alone, branching cinematic horror games, where each game features a brand-new story, setting and cast of characters.
The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me is available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Steam.
NEXON, BLUE ARCHIVE MAIN STORY VOL. 3 – EDEN TREATY: CHAPTER 4 KYRIE OF THE FORGOTTEN GODS PART 2 UPDATE
The whirlwind climax of the Eden Treaty – Saori arrives as a new Arius Satellite School student A 1,200 Pyroxene gift courtesy of Arius District Exploration Task 2
SEOUL – Feb. 15, 2023 – On Thursday, Feb. 15, Nexon Korea Corp. (CEO: Jung-Hun Lee) released part two of Blue Archive’s event story “Kyrie of the Forgotten Gods,” developed by Nexon Games (CEO: Yong-Hyun Park).
“Kyrie of the Forgotten Gods Part 2” follows Saori and Arius Squad as they aid Sensei and Atsuko. When Mika’s intervention throws their plans in disarray, Saori goes toe-to-toe with Mika to rescue the mission and her beloved squad. The story of Mika and Saori’s intersecting lives and the meaning of their battle will unfold.
Arius Satellite School student Saori will be added as part of the update as an Explosive-type Striker. She uses her EX Skill “Et Omnia Vanitas!” to deal guaranteed Crit DMG proportional to her ATK to a single enemy. Accompanying Saori’s arrival will be recruitment reruns for Aru, Shiroko (Cycling) and Aris. Special Mission Decagrammaton will also receive its third event update.
In celebration of the update, Nexon will also be releasing Arius District Exploration Task 2. Completing tasks, such as going through the Main Story, conducting Lessons and collecting Growth Materials will net players Handmade Wreaths. Players who collect 100 Handmade Wreaths will receive 1,200 Pyroxene as a gift. In addition, the Triple Rewards Campaign for Missions and Commissions will be in effect until Tuesday, Feb. 28. And, of course, as a Valentine’s Day celebration, the Schale’s Special Sweets Supply Event will allow players get the gift of 100 AP for logging in each day until Monday, Feb. 20.
You can find details about Blue Archive‘s Event Story update by visiting the official homepage and community pages.
Blue Archive Official Forum: [LINK] Blue Archive Official Discord: [LINK] Blue Archive Official Twitter: [LINK] Blue Archive Official Facebook: [LINK]
Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games and Virtual Worlds. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and added to the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. In 2020, Nexon was added to the Nikkei 225. Nexon currently has more than 45 live games on multiple platforms including mobile and available in more than 190 countries. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter. In 2021, Nexon completed the acquisition of Embark Studios AB, a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, developing multiple projects for global release.
The Most Ambitious Digital Pinball Platform in Videogame History Kicks Off with 86 Tables at Release (Introducing The Addams Family!), Exciting New Features and the Promise of Continuous Expansion
SAN FRANCISCO – Feb. 16, 2023 –With today’s release of Pinball FX, a new era of digital pinball from Zen Studios has finally arrived. Including a day-one, ever-expanding lineup of 86 tables, plus an impressive suite of new features, the revolutionary pinball platform is now available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, also graduating from early access to full official release on the Epic Games Store. A Nintendo Switch version arrives this spring. The free download includes Wild West Rampage at no cost, and trial modes exist for all tables.
Fans of the Pinball FX franchise have long appreciated its healthy mix of original and licensed tables, each brought to life with gameplay and special effects impossible on a physical table. A Pinball Pass subscription ($14.99 per month) allows unlimited access to over 70 of the 86 launch tables, or they can be purchased in multipacks such as Star Wars™ Pinball Collection 1 (10 tables), Marvel Pinball Collection 1 (11 tables), Universal Classics Pinball (3 tables) or Gearbox® Pinball (3 tables).
All returning tables from previous editions have been fully remastered in Unreal Engine, with ray-tracing-enhanced, 4K-HDR visuals, as well as upgraded Pro Physics. Not lacking in fresh downloadable content, Pinball FX also introduces three brand-new releases: Borderlands®: Vault Hunter Pinball, Brothers in Arms®: Win the War Pinball and The Addams Family (itself including never-before-seen enhanced play, as with all Williams classics).
At the same time, console players can get their hands on more than 15 tables for the first time which Pinball FX early access players have already been able to enjoy, such as Star Wars Pinball: The Mandalorian, World War Z Pinball, DreamWorks Pinball, five Zen Originals, plus Williams classics World Cup Soccer and The Machine: Bride of Pin-Bot. Zen will release new tables regularly, many involving exciting new licensed IPs – most immediately, Legendary Pictures’ Godzilla vs. Kong.
Beyond the tables themselves, the hub area invites players to fully customize the “Pin Hall” trophy room of their dreams, with items earned from personal pinball achievements. Players can also engage with specialized tournaments and events there created both by themselves and Zen.
Accessible via the Pin Hall later this year, Pinball Royale mode combines classic pinball with player-elimination gameplay for a fresh take on battle royale. It also exemplifies Zen’s commitment to adding new features, gameplay and especially tables on a regular basis for the foreseeable future.
“I think it’s fair to say that this is the biggest single day in the history of Zen Studios – and maybe even digital pinball itself,” said Mel Kirk, Chief Operating Officer at Zen Studios. “The future has never been brighter for Pinball FX as a franchise, and we cannot wait to show you some of the other great stuff we have in store for the future.”
Keep up with the latest updates, weekly challenges and grand tournaments by visiting www.PinballFX.com and following the team on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
About Zen Studios
Zen Studios is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for all major digital game platforms. Recognized as one of the premier gaming studios in the world, Zen has worked with some of the most iconic entertainment studios, including Lucasfilm, Marvel Entertainment, NBC Universal, Funko and FOX Digital Entertainment.
Zen’s Pinball FX franchise has defined video game pinball excellence since 2007, and critically acclaimed titles like Circus Electrique and Operencia: The Stolen Sun have proven its devotion to creating captivating RPGs. Zen Studios joined Saber Interactive in November 2020. For more information on Zen’s library of titles, visit https://zenstudios.com.
About Embracer Group
Embracer Group is a parent company of businesses led by entrepreneurs in PC, console, mobile and board games and other related media. The Group has an extensive catalog of over 850 owned or controlled franchises.
With its head office based in Karlstad, Sweden, Embracer Group has a global presence through its eleven operative groups: THQ Nordic, Plaion, Coffee Stain, Amplifier Game Invest, Saber Interactive, DECA Games, Gearbox Entertainment, Easybrain, Asmodee, Dark Horse and Embracer Freemode. The Group has 120 internal game development studios and is engaging more than 12,750 employees and contracted employees in more than 40 countries.
