NBA® 2K23 Celebrates the Intersection of Music and Basketball Culture with All-New MyCAREER Experience.

Check out the all-new NBA® 2K23 MyCAREER storyline in the reveal trailer, featuring Grammy Award winning multi-platinum hip-hop artist J. Cole, and Dreamville’s Bas and Elite

Sydney, Australia – September 2, 2022 – 2K today revealed details about the all-new MyCAREER experience in NBA® 2K23 on Next Gen that includes the largest and most involved storyline in franchise history. The story kicks off after the NBA Draft and challenges players to balance their performance in the NBA, while navigating their off-court career through music, fashion, and business. Among a rich cast of characters and cameos, MyCAREER will feature Dreamville musicians Elite and Bas as they help players befriend J. Cole and capture the hearts and minds of The City.*

“NBA 2K has long been a place to discover new musical talent through their game and continues to be a gold standard for showcasing all things basketball culture,” said J. Cole. “It’s been an amazing journey to not only appear on a cover of this year’s game, but to be part of the MyCAREER storyline, soundtrack and bring the DREAMER brand into NBA 2K. There’s also more to come, so watch out for all things Dreamville and DREAMER brand drops during Seasons and for Bas and Elite in this year’s MyCAREER story.”

“The sheer scale, depth and talent featured in this year’s MyCAREER creates an unparalleled experience within NBA 2K23,” said Alfie Brody, Vice President of Global Marketing Strategy at NBA 2K. “At the top of that list of talent is our first cover star who truly sits at the intersection of basketball and music. Bringing a visionary like J. Cole and DREAMER into the creative process for both the game and the soundtrack showcases the pillar of culture that NBA 2K23 has become.”

Additionally, the NBA 2K23 soundtrack will feature a collection of globally renowned artists at launch, including “TITANIC (feat. Rich Brian)” by Jackson Wang, “Rucón” by Alemán, “West Like (feat. Kalan.FrFr)” by Destiny Rogers, “The Matrix” by Ski Mask the Slump God, “Surround Sound (feat. 21 Savage & Baby Tate)” by JID, “Wants and Needs (feat. Lil Baby)” by Drake, “Nail Tech” by Jack Harlow, “Megan’s Piano” by Megan Thee Stallion, “No Trends” by Mike Dimes, “Que Oso” by Snow Tha Product, “Rapstar” by Polo G, “love nwantiti (ah ah ah) [feat. Joeboy & Kuami Eugene] [Remix]” by CKay,and many more. With three new tracks dropping every Friday, the NBA 2K23 soundtrack will feature a variety of artists, along with record label partnerships and integrations throughout Seasons.

Stay tuned for more news next week, including new details about The City on September 7, ahead of the NBA 2K23 worldwide launch on September 9.

Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K23 is rated PG by the Australian Classification Board. For more information on NBA 2K23, please visit https://nba.2k.com/2k23/.

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

*The Next Gen MyCAREER experience is only available on the new-generation version of NBA 2K23 for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S.

About 2K

Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment for video game consoles, personal computers and mobile devices, with product availability including physical retail and digital download. The Company is home to many talented development studios, including Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union, Cloud Chamber and HB Studios. 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA® 2K; renowned BioShock®, Borderlands®, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization® and XCOM® brands; popular WWE® 2K and WWE® SuperCard franchises; as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR® 2K. Additional information about 2K and its products may be found at 2K.com and on the Company’s official social media channels.

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga. Our products are currently designed for console gaming systems, PC, and Mobile including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.

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13 iconic TMNT games, one shell of a time: KONAMI’S Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection is Available Now!

The collection is jammed-packed with gameplay improvements, as well as never-before-seen game concept art and development documents that span across decades of TMNT lore

Sydney, Australia – 1^st September 2022: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection is available now. In collaboration with Nickelodeon, thirteen radical games from KONAMI’s entire archive of retro 8-bit, 16-bit, and arcade TMNT titles and their Japanese versions* bring Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo to life on all consoles.

You can watch the launch trailer here.

The Cowabunga Collection goes beyond the heated battles against Shredder’s hapless henchmen and dives deeper into the sewers to uncover never-before-seen development documents, game concept art, and sketches directly from KONAMI’s TMNT vault.

Discover the Turtle’s Lair: a virtual museum housing all things TMNT. Listen to retro game tunes and let the nostalgia take you back in time. Dig into the creative process of how the games were brought to life with concept sketches not previously seen by the public until now. Revisit original game manuals lost to time and painstakingly restored to prime conditions.

To keep up with the times, the collection features quality-of-life upgrades such as save and rewind features to pick up or restart wherever players choose. Watch-and-play mechanics allows players to let the game progress through levels on its own to help them get past difficult game stages before jumping back in to take control. Fun battle modes that enhance the gameplay experience have been added to spice up familiar game levels.

Included in the collection are strategy guides to help take players to the next level. Maps and the locations of hidden power ups are now at players’ fingertips. Not being able to accomplish the underwater mission in the TMNT game for the NES may soon be a thing of the past!

This timeless collection of original classics gives chasing down Shredder, fighting the Foot, and tangling-up with Bebop and Rocksteady a fresh look at why KONAMI’s adaptations of the heroes in a half shell set the standard in beat ‘em up, action games. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection includes:

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Arcade)　　
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time (Arcade)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game (NES)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project (NES)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters (NES)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time (Super Nintendo)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters (Super Nintendo)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist (Sega Genesis)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters (Sega Genesis)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of The Foot Clan (Game Boy)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Back From The Sewers (Game Boy)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: Radical Rescue (Game Boy)

*11 Japanese regional versions total -No Japanese versions released for TMNT (Arcade) and TMNT: Tournament Fighters (NES)

**Titles with online functionality –TMNT (Arcade), TMNT: Turtles in Time (Arcade), TMNT: The Hyperstone Heist, TMNT Tournament Fighters (Super Nintendo)

©2022 Viacom Overseas Holdings C.V. All Rights Reserved. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom Overseas Holdings C.V. Nickelodeon and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. ©2022 Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.​

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. For more information, visit: www.konami.com/en.

About Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

The games are based on the characters and themes of the 80’s children’s cartoon and comic book series, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles often taking place in a fictionalized New York City, around the sewers, inside futuristic enemy bases and even across time itself! In collaboration with Nickelodeon, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection will also include loads of extras using imagery from the original cartoons, comics and other historic TMNT media content in a compiled Museum connecting the franchise across the various mediums. Additionally, never-before-seen development art, sketches and game design material will also be included. 

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. www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/

PlayStation Australia is pleased to announce the September lineup for the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue, with new games coming to both the Monthly Games lineup for all members and to the Game Catalogue for Extra and Deluxe members on PlayStation Plus.

The Monthly Games are available from September 6, and Game Catalogue and Classics arriving on September 20. So, let’s have a look at what’s in store!

PlayStation Plus Essential | Monthly Games | Available September 6 (until October 3)

Need for Speed Heat | PS4

Hustle by day and risk it all at night in Need for Speed Heat, a white-knuckle street racer, where the lines of the law fade as the sun starts to set. By day, Palm City hosts the Speedhunter Showdown, a sanctioned competition where you earn Bank to customise and upgrade your high-performance cars. At night, ramp up the intensity in illicit street races that build your reputation, getting you access to bigger races and better parts.

Granblue Fantasy: Versus | PS4

Legendary fighting game studio Arc System Works brings the Granblue Fantasy universe to PlayStation in an action-packed, head-to-head fighter. Granblue Fantasy: Versus features a colourful cast, each with a unique fighting style. Also includes an RPG mode that features an all-new, original story. Play solo or team up with a friend to fight waves of enemies in thrilling action-RPG combat.

Toem | PS5

Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover mysteries in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape. 

PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe | Game Catalogue | Available September 20

Deathloop | PS5

Dishonored developer Arkane Lyon returns with a first person shooter tale of two rival assassins trapped in a mysterious time loop on the island of Blackreef, doomed to repeat the same day for eternity. As Colt, the only chance for escape is to end the cycle by assassinating eight key targets before the day resets. Learn from each cycle – try new paths, gather intel, and find new weapons and abilities. Alternatively, play as Julianna to protect the loop by invading other players’ games and stopping Colt in his tracks. 

Assassin’s Creed Origins | PS4

Explore the gigantic and unpredictable lands of ancient Egypt in this open world action RPG. Unveil dark secrets and forgotten myths as you go back to the one founding moment: The origins of the Assassin’s Brotherhood. Engage into multiple quests and gripping stories as you cross paths with strong and memorable characters. Loot and use dozens of weapons with different characteristics and rarities. Explore deep progression mechanics and challenge your skills against unique and powerful bosses.

Watch Dogs 2 | PS4

Play as Marcus Holloway, a brilliant young hacker living in the birthplace of the tech revolution, the San Francisco Bay Area. Explore this dynamic open-world as you attempt to take down an invasive operating system, hacking into every connected device and develop different playstyles as you upgrade your hacker tools. Take those skills online with a brand new co-op and adversarial multiplayer Watch Dogs experience.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 | PS4

Relive – and battle in – historic moments in the Dragon Ball saga in this mashup between brawler and action RPG. Build your own character with an in-depth creation system, explore the city hub then time travel back to iconic moments from the series and use your might to battle against – and alongside – some recognisable faces.

Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition | PS4

This management game about dying has you playing as Stella, ferrymaster to the deceased. Build a boat to explore the world, then befriend and care for spirits before finally releasing them into the afterlife. Farm, mine, fish, harvest, cook, and craft your way across mystical seas. Join the adventure as Daffodil the cat, in two-player cooperative play. Spend relaxing quality time with your spirit passengers, create lasting memories, and, ultimately, learn how to say goodbye to your cherished friends.

Chicory: A Colourful Tale | PS4

This top-down adventure game is set in a colouring book world where you can draw on anything. Use your painting powers to explore new places, solve puzzles, unlock new abilities to reach new locations. Take on dozens of side quests, including mail delivery, art classes and photo taking. You can even play with friends and paint together in local co-op! 

Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 5 | PS4, PS5

Race to become champion, race against friends and even build the perfect track in this indoor supercross sim. Take on career mode, moving from 250SX up to challenging the heroes of the 450X class, all the while keeping your rider racing fit, to achieve ultimate success. Tinker with the Track Editor mode or take on friends online or in split-screen in multiplayer. 

Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX | PS4, PS5

Complete with new HD graphics, gameplay improvements and animations, rediscover all the levels from the original Miracle World, as well as brand new levels which expand the lore and story behind Alex Kidd. Transport straight into the classic with Retro Mode at any point during the game, and switch between reimagined music or remastered originals. 

Rabbids Invasion: The Interactive TV Show | PS4

Play Through 20 Rabbids Invasion episodes, interacting with the cuddly critters while the show runs, competing with friends and family to chase high scores and unlock new content. 

Rayman Legends | PS4

Rayman and friends return in this fantastic 2D platformer, packed with all-new levels packed with inventive challenges that’ll test your reflexes (and your friends’ with 4 player co-op online and local), as well as unlockable mini-games and even stages from the original Rayman Origins. 

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game – Complete Edition | PS4

Rediscover the beloved 2D arcade-style beat ’em up inspired by the iconic comic book series and movie, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. Play as your favourite characters, level up and learn new awesome abilities, unlock secret items and modes, summon powerful allies, and more! Team up with friends and combine your skills to battle your way through waves of tough enemies, or compete with them in awesome mini-games like Dodgeball, all on your way to defeat the League of Ramona’s Evil Exes!

PlayStation Plus Deluxe | Classics | Available September 20

Syphon Filter 2 | PS1

Agency operatives Gabe Logan and Lian Xing discover that a plot to sell off the deadly Syphon Filter virus stems from within their own organisation. As they attempt to expose the conspirators and prevent the sale, the Agency responds by alerting military and police forces that Logan and Xing must be eliminated. Originally released in 2000, Syphon Filter 2 is enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. 

Toy Story 3 | PSP

Help Buzz, Woody and the rest of the toys ensure no toy gets left behind and enjoy mini-games in this adventure originally released on the PSP, now enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. 

Kingdom of Paradise | PSP 

Embark on an epic action RPG as an outcast swordsman, one of the last of his clan, must unlock secrets once thought lost and restore harmony to the land. Originally released on PSP, the game is now enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. 

To find out more about the updates to PlayStation Plus head to PlayStation.com.

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LOS ANGELES – August 31, 2022 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announces a new global update for the mobile role-playing game Seven Knights 2. The update features a new playable hero and pet, events and more.  

Starting today, players can acquire Arc of Azure Light Taka in the Summon Shop. This attack- type character is the adopted son of Teo and Orly. As a member of the Night Crow, Taka is devoted to perfecting his swordsmanship. His Danse Macabre skill is a powerful move that inflicts heavy (and increasing) damage to targets. His ultimate, Cool Wind Strike deals even greater damage to the target and causes a bleed effect. Other features include defense ignoring mechanisms and increasing single target skill damages of allies making him a must-have to maximize the team’s damage output.

The newly added pet, [Legendary+] Empress of Aisha Rin is also available to players. Her skill increases the ultimate skill gauge by 50% while also providing disguise for 8 seconds if the hero’s HP is under 30%. 

As part of the update, players can experience new content including:

• Celestial Tower Addition: The preexisting Celestial Tower 1F~120F is now changed to the ‘Easy’ difficulty level, while a new ‘Normal’ mode is added with higher difficulty. In Normal mode, players will encounter new boss types like the Gargoyle of Destruction.
• Formation Expansion: Six new types of formation are added including: Charge, Defense, Speed, Fatal, Block and Invasion. A total of 28 positions for strategy are ready for players to test their tactics. 

For this update, players have the opportunity to earn their favorite costumes for free just by participating in various fashion-themed events:

• Fashion Box: Players receive Fashion Boxes which can be opened for various rewards.
• Fashion Box Collection Event (Aug. 31 – Sept. 14): Players will receive costume tickets based on the number of Fashion Boxes they collect throughout the event. These can be exchanged for a costume of choice and a Legendary+ Equipment Ticket. 
• Preparing Fashion Show Check-in Event: Players can obtain Fashion Boxes just by checking into the game daily.
• Play Field Exploration and Raid: Players can obtain additional Fashion Boxes from playing Field Exploration and Raid

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

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

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

About Netmarble Corporation

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

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The studio behind theHunter: Call of the Wild™ brings you a new immersive open-world fishing experience for up to 12 players

STOCKHOLM – Aug. 31, 2022 – Can you feel the call? Call of the Wild: The Angler™, the immersive, genre-defying, open-world fishing game from Expansive Worlds, makers of the hit theHunter: Call of the Wild™, debuts today on PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store for $29.99 (save 25% on Steam if you already own theHunter: Call of the Wild – valid until September 11). Cast off in search of the perfect fishing spot, battle wily freshwater species with a growing collection of customizable gear, or create your own path through the unspoiled wonders of the great outdoors.

“We set out to create a game where players can feel immersed in the wild, where the pine trees, blue water and serene landscape provide a backdrop to memories that will last a lifetime. Every catch needs to be exciting, and the path to get there an adventure. Our team managed to capture an authentic fishing experience, and we can’t wait for people to play,” said Paul Rustchynsky, Game Director at Expansive Worlds.

“I’m extremely proud of the team at Expansive Worlds as they find new ways for our players to explore and connect with nature through our games. The Angler brings our expertise of community-driven gameplay in immersive open worlds to fishing and is a natural progression of theHunter: Call of the Wild. We look forward to continuing to build new and original fishing experiences that our players will discover for years to come,” said Expansive Worlds Managing Director Samuel Peterson.

Welcome to Golden Ridge Reserve – The Angler’s launch map – an idyllic expanse of open wilderness inspired by the raw natural beauty of northwest Wyoming. In this home away from home, you’re free to boat down tranquil waters, explore pristine terrain by off-road vehicle, or roam across sprawling forests and mountain ranges on foot. Share this slice of paradise with friends in online co-op multiplayer for up to 12 players, or claim it all for your own peaceful enjoyment in single-player.

Key Features:

• Explore a Vast Open World: Dive into a living environment full of breathtaking fishing spots at your own leisure. Venture across winding rivers, soaring peaks, inviting outposts, and epic hiking trails by foot, boat, or off-road vehicle. Discover the freedom of fishing through engaging story missions, chase down that one elusive catch, or just relax and get lost off the beaten path. 
• Feel the Thrill of Real Fishing: Battle a variety of unique fish species with their own authentic behavior in an accessible fishing experience for all skill levels. Fish will spawn realistically based on water depth, temperature, altitude and more – choose which tackle to use to get their attention, then react to their movements to hook ‘em and reel ‘em in.
• Become a Master Angler: Learn expert fishing techniques and adapt your strategy to land the most challenging catches. Customize your character, complete challenges to earn rewards, and build out your collection of gear with a wide range of rods, reels, floats, hooks, lures, and more. 
• Play Solo or With Friends: You’ve never been fishing like this before – explore the great outdoors in online co-op multiplayer for up to 12 players. Share a boat or vehicle with friends and land the perfect catch together, or enjoy paradise on your own in single-player offline.
• An Evolving Stream of New Content: The world of The Angler will continue to grow and keep you coming back for more with regular content updates featuring new game experiences designed in close collaboration with community feedback.

Call of the Wild: The Angler is also in development for a future release on consoles. For more information, visit www.COTWTheAngler.com, and keep up with the latest updates from the game by following the team on Twitter @COTWTheAngler.

About Expansive Worlds

Expansive Worlds is a creative division within Avalanche Studios Group and a leading developer and publisher of outdoor games. Since 2009, Expansive Worlds has been devoted to delivering highly immersive outdoor gaming experiences for millions of players. It is best known for the long-standing and successful theHunter franchise, as well as the recently announced Call of the Wild: The Angler. Expansive Worlds develops games using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast open worlds with endless creative possibilities. Learn more at www.avalanchestudios.com/divisions/expansive-worlds.

About Avalanche Studios Group

Avalanche Studios Group is a leading interactive entertainment company offering a wide range of games and live services from creative divisions Avalanche Studios, Expansive Worlds, and Systemic Reaction. Its portfolio includes the Just Cause franchise, theHunter: Call of the Wild, Generation Zero, Rage 2, Call of the Wild: The Angler, and the upcoming Contraband. Founded in 2003, Avalanche Studios Group draws from nearly two decades of open-world experience. All its games are developed using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast and dynamic worlds, full of emergent gameplay and endless creative possibilities. Learn more at www.avalanchestudios.com.

Take a trip around the game’s beautiful New Caledonia-inspired setting with Game Director Phil Crifo

LONDON (Aug. 31, 2022) – While we have to sit in our offices, Tchia lives on a tropical island, soul-jumping her way from adventure to adventure. In a new in-depth video showcasing all-new gameplay, environments and story elements, Game Director Phil Crifo guides viewers through a typical day in Tchia, Awaceb’s upcoming open-world adventure. Take an extended look at the game’s gorgeous New Caledonia-inspired setting and watch as Tchia traverses a variety of true-to-life landscapes with her unique soul-jumping abilities. Effortlessly venture from the world’s rocky mountains to sky-blue waters, and solve creative puzzles – whilst also playing a song or two on the ukulele on the way.  

Traveling across the landscape, Tchia can run, jump or glide vast distances, as long as her stamina is up. But other methods of getting around are much faster, or at least, more unique. Tchia can climb to the top of a tree and catapult herself across the canopy, as well as climb almost any larger obstacle, whether rocks or mountains. But with an entire archipelago to explore, two legs just don’t cut it. Tchia’s soul-jumping ability allows her to quickly hop into the body of almost any animal or inanimate object you can find. Take to the seas and explore the ocean depths as a dolphin, or traverse distances by sky as a seagull.

Not everything is calm and relaxing in Tchia though. The island Tchia calls home has been invaded by strange fabric creatures called the Maano, who under the orders of the archipelago’s evil ruler, have abducted her father. Players will have to use everything at their disposal to take them out, choosing between burning the cloth menaces with lanterns or stunning them with Tchia’s trusty slingshot. Soul-jumping offers additional solutions, with Tchia being able to control a nearby lantern and fling it at an enemy. 

Also aiding Tchia on her journey is her trusty ukulele. While players can simply play a few chords on it whenever they want, the instrument itself is filled with magic, letting Tchia change the world around her. With a few simple strums, players can change the time of day, weather or use powerful magic abilities. 

Tchia is set to release in Spring 2023 for PC, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. For more information, visit https://www.awaceb.com/tchia.

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About Awaceb:

Awaceb is a small 14-person studio based in Bordeaux, France. Founded in 2016, the studio’s first game was Fossil Echo, a story-driven 2D platformer. Tchia, Awaceb’s latest title, is a love letter to New Caledonia, the home of the studio’s two co-founders. 

About Kepler Interactive: Kepler Interactive – led by the founders of Kowloon Nights – is a developer and publisher that operates on a co-ownership model. Its studios are given strategic leadership roles, all while continuing to develop their games their way, with no creative limitations. Kepler’s partner studios are as varied as they are talented, including A44 Games in New Zealand, Alpha Channel and Timberline in North America, Awaceb, Ebb Software, and Sloclap in Europe, and Shapefarm in Asia. Kepler Interactive itself is headquartered in London. 

2K has joined the Hungry Jack’s National Basketball League’s family of partners.

2K has become the official video game partner of the NBL and will help reach and engage new audiences through digital platforms. With the upcoming release of NBA 2K23 on September 9, the partnership will enable 2K to promote the game on NBL platforms throughout the season.  

“We are delighted to partner with 2K,” NBL Chief Commercial Officer Brad Joyner said. “NBA 2K is an iconic global brand in basketball and is one of the most recognisable products in the sport. It also allows us to connect with a new audience across the world. We are excited to see the partnership come to life and believe it is just the beginning of a long and successful collaboration.”  

“We look forward to partnering with the NBL and to bring our game directly to even more basketball fans around the world,” said Alfie Brody, Vice President of Global Marketing Strategy at NBA 2K. 

The Hungry Jack’s NBL season tips-off on Saturday, October 1, when the South East Melbourne Phoenix face the Tasmania JackJumpers and the Illawarra Hawks battle the Sydney Kings. Every game of the season will be broadcast live on ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel, while the Sunday games will be simulcast on 10 Peach and 10 Play.

World of Tanks PC rolls out brand-new content and biggest technical update of 2022

New Italian tanks, map, technical and visual improvements, changes to matchmaking

August 31^st, 2022 – World of Tanks PC is releasing its biggest content and technical update of the year! Rolling out of the garage is a new map, significant matchmaking changes, rebalanced vehicles, and thanks to surviving blueprints and archived materials, a large convoy of new Italian tanks, to bring new content to millions of players globally.

Uriy Kuryavyi, World of Tanks PC Publishing Director says update 1.18 is unique and comprehensive.

“I am proud of the hard work of the huge international team of developers that were working on this massive update. We have updated the performance of many vehicles, improved a large pool of Random Battles locations and introduced important matchmaking changes for light vehicles and SPGs,” said Uriy.

The new addition of Italian tank destroyers consists of six researchable vehicles, from Tier V to Tier X. All tanks will feature strong frontal armor, excellent gun depression angles, and starting from Tier VII—a classic autoloader with unusual implementation, as a unique gameplay feature.

They include the Semovente M41; Semovente M43 Bassoto; the Semovente Controcarro mod. 1956 (starting with this TD the branch begins to take on its main features); the Controcarro mod. 67 (embodies all the finest qualities of Italian tank destroyers); the Controcarro 1 Mk (an incredibly dangerous opponent in close and mid-range combat); and the Controcarro 3 Minotauro (the jewel in the crown of the new line).

“Almost all these new vehicles existed only as incomplete design project, and only a few of them were physically built-in metal. But thanks to surviving blueprints and archive materials, we have taken these forgotten concepts to the next level and recreated machines in the game as if they might have existed in real life,” said Uriy.

A new map is also making its debut in Random Battles: Outpost. This is a picturesque summer map that combines open green areas, city ruins and trenches, and an impressive fortress with an outpost of its own. All these elements make the location diverse both visually and in terms of gameplay.

Tank commanders will welcome important changes to matchmaking. New rules are being introduced for balancing light and wheeled tanks, and for the number of SPGs per team. The matchmaker will now always try to match light/wheeled tanks so that both teams have identical number of vehicles with a limit of no more than one in a platoon from Tier VII onward. Concerning the number of SPGs, the players will take the battle with 0-2 SPGs per team.

Within the Update 1.18, players will enjoy new visual changes which scale based on the PCs capability. It delivers vehicle tracks beginning to look even more realistic. Now, the tracks of vehicles in the game unwind correctly when hit, fly off and stay on the ground if the vehicle is hit while moving at high speeds.

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