International Producer Will Collaborate with Official Gaming Audio and Microphone Supplier on Original Product and Promotional Activities

Australia – August 15, 2022 – HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced the signing of world-renowned DJ, record producer, and songwriter Zedd as the brand’s newest ambassador. Through the relationship, HyperX will serve as Zedd’s Official Gaming Audio and Gaming Microphone Supplier. Zedd will in turn help the gaming solutions provider design and promote several original product offerings, including custom and limited-edition headsets and peripherals. Beyond original products, the duo will bring gamers and music fans exclusive content and promotional platforms. 

The relationship between HyperX and Zedd developed organically, as a result of the artist’s passion for gaming. Zedd has been an avid gamer for years, playing multiple titles between tour stops and studio sessions. 

“HyperX has supported my passion for gaming since we first connected via Twitter, several years ago,” said Zedd. “Their products are a major part of my gaming lifestyle and I am grateful for the ongoing support. I’m eager to kick off our collaboration, which dives much deeper than a typical partnership.” 

Since 2002, HyperX has made gaming more approachable for gamers of all levels across multiple gaming platforms through its PC, console and mobile products. In addition to providing products that support varying needs, the brand has developed multi-year relationships with a diverse roster of celebrated ambassadors across culture, entertainment and sport. Built around transparency, innovation and collaboration, these ambassadorships have helped the brand bring gaming to new audiences and cement what was once a niche hobby as a popular pastime.

“Over the last two decades, we’ve really grown alongside gaming, from this bold, grassroots company into a lifestyle brand,” said HyperX. “Zedd is an incredible talent who’s known not only for his musical contributions, but passion for gaming. Together, we aim to show the authentic link between music and gaming, and bring these worlds even closer together.”  

Zedd joins a growing line-up of more than 25 HyperX ambassadors, including Australian content creator Lachlan, football player JuJu Smith-Schuster, basketball players Gordon Hayward and Aerial Powers, tennis player Daniil Medvedev, international soccer players Dele Alli and Casemiro, professional race car driver Sage Karam, skateboarder Minna Stess, streamer Valkyrae and social media sensation Bella Poarch.

To stay up to date on this ambassadorship and potential collaborative offerings, please visit hyperx.com. 

About HyperX

For 20 years, HyperX’s mission has been to develop gaming solutions for every type of gamer and the company is consistently recognised for delivering products that provide superior comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. Under the tagline of “WE’RE ALL GAMERS,” HyperX gaming headsets, keyboards, mice, USB microphones, and console accessories are the choice of everyday gamers as well as celebrity ambassadors, pro gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclockers worldwide because they meet stringent product specifications and are built with best-in-class components. 

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FINAL FANTASY XIV ONLINE PATCH 6.2 “BURIED MEMORY” RECEIVES 23^rd AUGUST RELEASE DATE AND NEW TRAILER

Letter from the Producer LIVE Broadcast Showcases Latest Upcoming Content; Moonfire Faire Seasonal Event Live

SQUARE ENIX® today announced FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online Patch 6.2, Buried Memory, will launch on 23^rd August. Revealed during the latest Letter from the Producer LIVE broadcast presented by Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida, the news was accompanied by a new trailer and information on the latest chapter of the critically acclaimed title, which includes fresh battle challenges and the highly anticipated Island Sanctuary.

You can view the new Patch 6.2 trailer at: 

During the broadcast, Yoshida offered viewers a demonstration of Island Sanctuary, a new type of casual solo content which allows players to build and customise their own personal farm on a deserted island by gathering materials, building facilities, caring for creatures, and more, without the need for prior crafting or gathering experience.

Additional details on Patch 6.2 were discussed, including PvP updates, Pandæmonium: Abyssos, and more.

An overview of content that players can look forward to in Patch 6.2 is included below:

●        New Main Scenario Quests – The epic story continues in this latest chapter.

●        New Side Story Quests – Experience the continuation of Tataru’s Grand Endeavor.

●        New Dungeon – New challenges await in the Fell Court of Troia.

●        New Trial – Band together with other players in a new trial with Normal and Extreme difficulties.

●        New 8-Player Raid – Pandæmonium: Abyssos will be available in both Normal and Savage difficulties to challenge the most seasoned players. The Savage difficulty raid is planned for release one week following the launch of Patch 6.2.

●        New Unreal Trial – Battle against Sephirot in Containment Bay S1T7 (Unreal).

●        PvP Updates – PvP Series 2 and Crystalline Conflict Season 3 will begin with the release of Patch 6.2. Hidden Gorge will also resume, along with adjustments to PvP actions and the Crystalline Conflict ranked matching system.

●        Continued Improvements to the Main Scenario:

○        The Duty Support feature will be expanded to include main scenario dungeons from the 2.x series to 3.0 (Snowcloak, The Keeper of the Lake, Sohm Al, The Aery and The Vault).

○        The Steps of Faith trial will be reworked into a solo quest battle.

○        The Thornmarch trial will be revamped.

●        Miscellaneous Updates – Additional content including, updates to adventurer plates and portraits, glamour dresser capacity expansion from 400 to 800 slots, and more.

Some additional details were also shared about Patch 6.25 content, which will arrive at a later date:

●        New Side Story Quests – Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures continue in Patch 6.25.

●        New Weapon Enhancement Quests – Players can obtain and enhance Manderville Weapons throughout the Patch 6.x series, which will begin in the Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures questline.

●        New Tribal Quests: Omicron – New daily quests for Disciples of the Land.

●        New “Variant Dungeons” Battle Content – Players can enjoy this new variable-difficulty dungeon content—beginning with the Sil’dihn Subterrane—designed for between 1-4 players, with the difficulty of enemies scaling depending on party size. Dungeons will feature branching routes, which change depending on player action within the dungeon.

●        New “Another Path: Criterion Dungeons” Battle Content –High difficulty four-player content, which features a distinct structure and enemies of the Variant Dungeons, but will have a set route. Criterion dungeons will feature two options of difficulties, each with their own unique set of rules and characteristics

In addition, a collaboration with Insert Coin clothing to create the FFXIV Endwalker Paladin Jacket was revealed. Inspired by the level 90 paladin job-specific gear featured in key art and the Endwalker trailer, the jacket features high-quality embroidery and is available to order now. For more information, please visit: https://sqex.to/InsertCoin

Alongside this, a weeklong livestream titled “Mogchute Farm” was announced, planned to celebrate the upcoming launch of the highly-anticipated Island Sanctuary content. Based in London, United Kingdom, “Mogchute Farm” is taking place at Mudchute Farm, a registered charity with care for the environment at the heart of their mission. From 1pm BST on Monday 15^th August to 1pm BST on Friday 19^th August, viewers will get the chance to watch several farmyard favourites over multiple days, including pigs, goats and chickens, with other surprises revealed as the week progresses. To experience their daily routines of feeds, frolics, and festivities, please visit the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/finalfantasyxiv

Also announced as part of the Letter from the Producer LIVE, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online will be returning to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre for PAX Australia 2022 with a dedicated booth. Between October 7-9, attendees will be invited to visit the booth where a range of activities will be available. More information will be available at a later date.

Furthermore, the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Starter Guide Series, a seven-part online video series which provides novice players with tips and tricks to get the most out of their adventure, can be viewed now on YouTube. The videos follow the journey of new player Kaz and his mentor Mayra, who guides him through his first steps in Eorzea. More information about the series can be found here: https://sqex.to/8q2Pq

Finally, the Moonfire Faire seasonal event is in full swing until August 26 and allows players to obtain unique new rewards, including the Summer Sunset attire. More information on this limited-time event can be found here: https://sqex.to/t4wCH

The full Letter from the Producer LIVE broadcast can be viewed at: https://www.twitch.tv/finalfantasyxiv

With more than 25 million total registered players, there has never been a better time for newcomers to begin their adventures in the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online saga. The expanded Free Trial now includes all content from A Realm Reborn™ and the Heavensward™ expansion (and updates through Patch 3.56), as well as an additional playable race (Au Ra), and three additional playable jobs (Dark Knight, Astrologian, and Machinist). Free Trial players can enjoy hundreds of hours of award-winning gameplay and story experiences equivalent to two full FINAL FANTASY titles, without limit on playtime. More information is available: https://sqex.to/FFXIVFreeTrial

For more information on FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker, visit the official site at: https://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/endwalker/.

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 168 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 84 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 88 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

Score big in a galaxy far, far away with two new tables celebrating Star Wars™: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars™: The Clone Wars

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Aug. 12, 2022 – “Star Wars™ Pinball” is available today for Zen Pinball Party on Apple Arcade! Relive some of the greatest moments in the Star Wars saga in pinball form with this free content update featuring two new tables with characters and music from Star Wars™: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars™: The Clone Wars.

Join the rebellion against Darth Vader and the evil Emperor in “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back.” Fight alongside Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, Lando Calrissian, R2-D2 and C-3PO as you journey at lightspeed from Hoth to Cloud City and beyond.

In “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” you’ll team up with legendary Jedi™ Knight Anakin Skywalker™ and his courageous Padawan apprentice, Ahsoka Tano™, in a battle to save the Republic and stop the most dangerous Sith™ assassins in the galaxy.

Available exclusively on Apple Arcade, Zen Pinball Party brings you dynamic tables inspired by fan-favorite properties like DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls, Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon; Hasbro’s MY LITTLE PONY; and golden age classics from Bally/Williams such as Theatre of Magic, Medieval Madness, and Attack from Mars. Enjoy the best physics simulation in digital pinball, challenge your friends for high scores in multiplayer, and test your skills against the world in online tournaments!

For more information, visit https://zenstudios.com/games/zen-pinball-party.

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 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.

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PLAION Celebrates Its Debut with New Game Announcements and First Hands-On for Visitors in Hall 9

Sydney, Australia, Friday, August 12th, 2022 – PLAION, a leading developer, publisher and distributor of entertainment products is proud to announce its line-up for gamescom 2022.

Following a recent rebranding, PLAION will start off strong by with over 2,500 m² of floor space at gamescom in the business and consumer area combined.

This will feature games by our studios and publishing partners such as Deep Silver, Prime Matter, Ravenscourt, Vertigo Games, Coffee Stain Studios and Cardboard Sword. PLAION will serve up a wide variety of games for consumers to play during the show in Hall 9.

Saints Row, set in the unique, sprawling world of Santo Ileso, offers a wild, larger-than-life sandbox of thrilling side hustles, criminal ventures and blockbuster missions, as you shoot, drive, and wingsuit your way to the top. As the future Boss, with Neenah, Kevin, and Eli by your side, you’ll form The Saints and battle for control of the city. Ultimately Saints Row is the story of a start-up company, it’s just that the business The Saints are in happens to be crime. Saints Row launches on August 23^rd and will be playable at gamescom on AMD Ryzen, allowing visitors to have a truly great experience.

​“With our recent rebranding from Koch Media to PLAION, we’ve promised a new chapter in our journey with one mission: to bring unique entertainment experiences to consumers in every way we can. The first step in this journey is to showcase our fantastic line-up of games from our outstanding band of developers and publishing partners from all over the globe.” – said Klemens Kundratitz, CEO of PLAION.

Goat Simulator 3 (Coffee Stain Studios) will bring mayhem and udder destruction to visitors of the show. This will be a World Premiere for fans to get hooves-on with the game; and a chance to meet Pilgor at the booth.

A number of titles from Prime Matter will have a significant presence on the show floor. Visitors will get the chance to investigate the strange events in the neo-futuristic detective RPG, Mato Anomalies; engaging in frantic action when they take on the role of Grave and mow down enemies in a gory ballet of bullets in the stylish Gungrave G.O.R.E; exploring the sci-fi medieval world of The Last Oricru; facing off against one of gaming’s most infamous AI villains – SHODAN – in the genre-defining classic action-RPG System Shock; and explore, raid and conquer your way across the vast continent of Calradia in the strategy/action RPG world of Mount & Blade II.

Ravenscourt presents four titles: For the first time in the franchise history, Let’s Sing Presents ABBA will be playable at gamescom in the PLAION area – as will another unannounced title.

The Indie Arena Booth (Hall 10.2): Step into the paws of the deadliest Corgi ever with the arcade shoot ‘em up ProtoCorgi. Explore the harsh Canadian winter as the adventure Kona II Brume has you fighting to survive the unforgiving wilderness.

Also at the Indie Arena Booth, fans will have a chance to experience the first demo gameplay of The Siege and the Sandfox, the beautiful 16-bit style stealth metroidvania by Cardboard Sword.

Visitors looking for a more immersive experience can try out After The Fall by Vertigo Games at the Pico Interactive booth (Hall 9).

Joule Performance is the official hardware partner of PLAION at Gamescom. Unique custom water cooling systems, optimised high-end gaming PCs and flawless gaming chairs – with original Alcantara material – which all come with Swiss quality as standard. Real #swisscraftedgaming www.jouleperformance.com

​For more information, please read Koch becomes PLAION and visit plaion.com​

About PLAION

PLAION is a leading independent developer and producer of games and entertainment products, with ten development studios and five publishing units based all over the world. Founded in 1994 as Koch Media, PLAION offers a unique breadth of services and solutions, dynamically growing its business to push ourselves and our partners to the forefront in all the segments we operate in.

PLAION runs a multi-label strategy, with fully owned publishing units, such as Deep Silver, Prime Matter, Milestone, Vertigo Games and Ravenscourt, publishing games for consoles, PC and VR platforms across all physical and digital channels.

Additionally – as a global publishing partner – PLAION has formed long-term multinational publishing collaborations with numerous game publishers including Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, Capcom, Focus Multimedia, Giants Software, Koei Tecmo, Paradox, Sega, SNK, Square Enix, Techland, THQ Nordic, Tripwire, Warner Bros and many others.

With its parent company in Höfen, Austria – and the HQ in Munich, Germany – PLAION owns local publishing companies in Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Australia, the United States as well as Japan and Hong Kong.

PLAION owns ten game development studios: Deep Silver Volition (Champaign, IL, USA), Deep Silver Dambuster Studios (Nottingham, UK), Fishlabs (Hamburg, DE), Warhorse Studios (Prague, CZ), Milestone (Milan, IT), Voxler (Paris, FR) , DigixArt (Montpellier, FR), Flying Wild Hog (Warsaw, Kraków, Rzeszów, PL), Free Radical Design (Nottingham, UK) and Vertigo Games (Rotterdam, Amsterdam, NL). Additionally, PLAION collaborates with numerous independent development studios around the world.

Part of PLAION is also PLAION PICTURES, a leading independent film distributor in Europe with a library of more than 1.400 titles. Further business operations include Sola Media, a sales agency and production company for family entertainment, Spotfilm Networx, a multi-channel streaming network, and a sub-label dedicated to Japanese animation.

PLAION also owns the leading video game merchandise company DPI Merchandising (Denver, Roseburg, USA and Munich, DE) and a Quality Assurance Facility in Olomouc, CZ.

PLAION is an Embracer Group company.

Eclipse Crisis Event Plunges Operators in the Dark in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six^® Extraction

Evade detection in new Crisis Event that brings stealth-oriented gameplay, a new Operator, and more!

Sydney, Australia — August 12, 2022 — Today, Ubisoft announced Rainbow Six Extraction’s third Crisis Event, Eclipse, is now available. In addition to the content from the last two Crisis Events, this limited-time event continues to add more postlaunch content for players to enjoy. Eclipse forces Operators into partial darkness as they venture into three sub-zones against a new threat.

As Operators dive deeper into the Truth or Consequences map, they will encounter the source of the darkness: the Neoplasm, a threat which sends out pulses that detect movement within a radius. In each sub-zone, players must weaken the Neoplasm with a stealthy takedown. If movement is detected, the Neoplasm will flee to the next sub-zone, making the next encounter increasingly difficult.

To progress from sub-zone to sub-zone, players will have to restore power to a generator while facing an onslaught of Archæans. The crisis climaxes in the third sub-zone, where players must eliminate the Neoplasm for good and make it to the extraction point safely.

Alongside Eclipse – Rainbow Six Operator Echo joins the REACT Team today. Known for his efficiency in gathering intel, Echo will be a valuable addition to the Rainbow Six Extraction roster both in Eclipse and the main game. Echo’s Yokai drone transmits a video feed to him and can fire ultrasonic bursts that disorients all targets it hits.

A new piece of REACT tech, the Aura Grenade, is also available for players to unlock. The Aura Grenade can be unlocked by completing the quest, ‘Stealth Kill 50 Archæans,’ and can be completed in any game mode. This new piece of REACT tech can lure Archæans and be remotely detonated to obliterate or stun enemies. It can also self-detonate after a set amount of time.

Overall, players can discover more exciting content as they delve deeper into the Eclipse event

• The New Aura Grenade REACT Tech
• The New Operator Echo
• New cosmetic items
• The New Neoplasm enemy
• Themed Charms for players to keep 
• Extra XP towards Milestone Progression 

Eclipse is the newest content added to Rainbow Six Extraction, and players can look forward to more in the future. Players can jump in now with their squad via Game Pass on Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, and Windows PC, as well as on PlayStation^®5, PlayStation^®4, Stadia, Amazon Luna, Ubisoft+, the Ubisoft Store, and the Epic Games Store. 

For more information about Rainbow Six Extraction, please visit r6extraction.com. 

About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction 

Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction is a one to three-player cooperative tactical first-person shooter. Assemble an elite team of Rainbow Six operators to launch incursions into tense, chaotic, and unpredictable containment zones and discover the mysteries behind the lethal and constantly evolving Archæan alien threat. Knowledge, cooperation, and a tactical approach are the player’s best weapons. Band together and put everything on the line to take on deadly enemies and contain the parasite. 

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. 
  

© 2022 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Tom Clancy’s, Rainbow Six, the Soldier Icon, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. 

New Cayo Perico Series and the Declasse Draugur Now Available

Search the Sands for New Buried Stashes, Plus New Showroom Vehicles, and Much More

Take to the dirt roads, waterways, and skies of a tropical island paradise — the new Cayo Perico Series introduces 10 new Races around El Rubio’s fortified compound and the surrounding beaches. All racers competing in the new Cayo Perico Series will earn 2X GTA$ and RP all week long.

In keeping with the tropical theme, log in to play GTA Online this week and receive the Keinemusik Cayo Perico Tee at no charge.

The New Declasse Draugur Out Now

If you’re on the right side of the hood, it’s a rough and ready dream. If you’re on the wrong side, it’s a titanium-reinforced nightmare. Meet the Draugur — the bare-bones legend with extreme off-road capabilities. Summoned from the darkest corners of Declasse, the Draugur will get you to hell and back without a scratch. Or to your local Cluckin’ Bell. Same difference.

Those who purchase the Declasse Draugur this week — available from Southern San Andreas Super Autos — will also receive the Gray Yeti Flat Cap, free of charge.

Comb the Beaches of Los Santos and Find Buried Stashes on Cayo Perico

Stay frosty while combing the beaches of Los Santos — you might find a metal detector and a map leading to Buried Stashes on the island of Cayo Perico. Searching and finding these hidden hoards while scoping the island will reward you with GTA$ and RP.

This Week in Simeon’s Showroom

Walk through Simeon’s Showroom to get an up-close-and-personal look at the following cars, give them a five-minute test drive, or purchase them outright:

• Declasse Tornado (convertible) painted Classic Cast Iron Silver — previously unavailable in GTA Online
• A Matte Blue Vulcar Nebula Turbo equipped with the Oodles of Doodles livery
• The Classic Red Annis Remus in the Premier Stripe livery
• A Pearlescent Black Enus Cognoscenti
• The Benefactor Stirling GT in Metallic Orange paired with the new Simple Black Roundel livery

In the Window at the Luxury Autos Showroom
If you find yourself near Record A Studios, look in the window of the Luxury Autos Showroom across the street to check out the Matte Green Överflöd Autarch and Matte Dark Blue Pegassi Torero XO.

Only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

Hao’s Premium Test Ride: The Karin S95

The Karin S95 was already a tuner’s dream. Tastefully designed, highly customizable, and perfectly at home on civilian roads and underground racing circuits alike. Now Hao’s team of crackpot engineers improved upon the original formula by dialing everything (and we mean everything) up to eleven — check out this week’s Premium Test Ride and purchase it directly from inside the LS Car Meet.

This Week’s HSW Time Trial

See how quickly you can make it from the gentrified warehouses and former industrial sites of Textile City to the decrepit, rough-and-tumble trailer park known to locals as Stab City in this week’s HSW Time Trial.

This Week on The Diamond Casino Podium: The Übermacht Cypher 
Pay The Diamond Casino & Resort a visit and spin the Lucky Wheel anytime this week to get GTA$, RP, clothing and more. If you’re really capital-L Lucky, you’ll walk away with the Übermacht Cypher.

Car Meet Prize Ride and Test Track

Weave a path to victory in the Pursuit Series three days in a row to earn the Ocelot Swinger, this week’s LS Car Meet Prize Ride. And visit the Test Track to give the Windsor Drop, Lampadati Pigalle, and Enus Super Diamond a trial spin. See how they fare against the clock and other racers, or just throw up some smoke.

Cargo Bonuses and Rewards

These are bullish times on the black market: costs for sourcing Special Cargoare halved via the SecuroServ network, all Special Cargo Warehouses are available for 30% off, and the time it takes to Source Cargo from Lupe is halved. Taking matters into your own hands and completing an Executive Office Source Cargo Mission will also land you a bonus of GTA$150K (delivered within 72 hours of completion).

Once you’ve got supply covered, meet demand head-on by completing any Gunrunning, Nightclub Warehouse, MC, or Special Cargo Sell Mission this week to land a pair of White Beat Off Earphones.

GTA+

This month’s benefits for GTA+ Members include:

• The Lampadati Corsita Sports Car
• Upgrades for your Executive Office
• Free clothing and accessories
• 50% Bonus GTA$ and RP on Operation Paper Trail Missions
• Additional Member Bonuses

Visit the GTA+ website to check out all the GTA+ Membership Benefits available through August 31. To learn more about how to make the most of your GTA+ Membership, check out the GTA+ Guide.

Discounts:
Whether you’re in the market for a Bunker, Warehouses to store your Special Cargo, ammunition, or a new vehicle to scream around town in, there are all sorts of discounts this week.

• Grotti Carbonizzare – 60% off
• Loungewear – 50% off
• Enus Super Diamond – 50% off
• Shitzu Defiler – 50% off
• Pfister 811 – 50% off
• All Bunkers – 40% off
• HVY Brickade – 40% off
• Enus Cognoscenti – 40% off
• Vapid Imperator (Arena) – 40% off
• Enus Windsor Drop – 40% off
• Vapid FMJ – 40% off
• Ocelot Penetrator – 30% off
• All Special Cargo Warehouses – 30% off
• All Ammo – 30% off
• Progen T20 – 30% off 
• Progen Itali GTB – 30% off

Prime Gaming Benefits

GTA Online players who successfully connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account with Prime Gaming will get GTA$125K just for playing anytime this week.

All bonus GTA$ will be deposited into your Maze Bank account within 72 hours at the start of the next weekly event. To ensure access to future benefits, make sure to visit Prime Gaming and sign up.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

Relive Michael Jordan’s Legacy in NBA® 2K23 with the Jordan Challenge 

Experience Michael Jordan’s most iconic moments from his days as a college sensation, his early playoff battles, and his legacy-defining Finals performances 

2K today unveiled new details and features of the Jordan Challenge mode coming to NBA® 2K23. The game mode features 15 playable moments from Michael Jordan’s career that let players relive his legacy from the early days as a college sensation, to his game-winning shot in the 1998 NBA Finals. 

“The Jordan Challenge is an immersive experience unlike anything NBA 2K fans have seen, completely rebuilding the challenges from 2K11 and adding five new moments,” said Erick Boenisch, VP of NBA Development at Visual Concepts. “Our team took everything into consideration when constructing this game mode; the arenas, the players, the uniforms, the broadcast, and the play style of the era have been accounted for in an effort to give fans a truly authentic and unique playable Jordan experience.”

The Jordan Challenge introduces iconic NBA moments and in-game innovations, including: 

• Experience a breathtaking recreation of a bygone era, from the 1982 NCAA National Championship to the 1998 NBA Finals. Each challenge features a pre-game interview with a luminary who was a part of what made every game special;
• A complete presentational package including an intricately designed video filter system that recreates the television experience of these games as they were originally broadcast during the 1980s and 1990s, showcasing the look, feel and sound that take players back to the original game;
• Key gameplay changes to fit the era, such as a heavier focus on the post and mid-range game and reworking the transition game for the 1980s feel, including tighter transition lanes and more players cutting to the basket with a numbers advantage, as opposed to the spotting up for three you see in today’s NBA;
• More physicality modelled on the floor and in the paint, along with new signature style upgrades for classic greats like Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, featuring all-new jump shot, layup and dunk packages;
• Hand-checking and hard-hitting body-ups for a different feel to the one-on-one battles with accurately represented regulations that mirror the 1990s basketball era, like the Detroit Pistons “Bad Boys” with their famous “Jordan Rules” and more. 

For all the details on the Jordan Challenge, check out the latest Courtside Report. Stay tuned for additional deep dives in the coming weeks to reveal even more of what’s new in NBA 2K23.

NBA 2K23 is currently scheduled for release on September 9 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms. For more information, please visit the NBA 2K23 official website.

Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K23 is rated PG by the OFLC. 

Follow NBA 2K23 on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest news.

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

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Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands® Fourth DLC: Shattering Spectreglass Available Now

Latest content drop features new Blightcaller class, more character creation options, a new boss, and incredible loot

Today, 2K and Gearbox Software announced the fourth Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands® DLC, Shattering Spectreglass, is now available for individual purchase and to owners of the game’s Season Pass*. Headlining Shattering Spectreglass is the all-new Blightcaller class, which allows players to harness the noxious essence of swamps with potent precision, alongside new ways to customize your Fatemaker, including an all-new voice.

Shattering Spectreglass begins in Dreamveil Overlook, where players will face Vesper’s most personal Mirror of Mystery yet. Shattering Spectreglass offers a window into Vesper’s memories, which are plagued by visions of Redmourne the Trivern, a mighty beast that can grow multiple heads and feeds on fear, siphoning his power from lost souls. Bringing down this winged behemoth once and for all is the only way to help Vesper escape her past.

Blightcaller class, new multiclassing, and new character customization

Blightcallers are adept at dealing elemental damage, particularly Poison, and get further boosts to their elemental damage whenever they apply a Status Effect thanks to their Class Feat, Whisper of Rot. With this new class, players will have even more Multiclass builds to explore.

Additionally, new character creation options for your Fatemaker include a new Grim voice personality that provides delightful doom-and-gloom demeanour. You also get the ability to further tweak starting stats thanks to four fresh backstories to choose from: Nerfed by the Bunkermaster, Clownblood, Apprentice Barnacle Scraper, and Street Urchin Success Story.

New boss, four weeks of battles, and new loot

In the weeks following the launch of Shattering Spectreglass, the new big bad, Redmourne the Trivern, will recoup and regenerate his element-spewing heads, ready to terrorize with a swath of new attacks. With each progressively tougher version of this battle, new Legendary gear will be added to the loot table, giving players good reason to return for rematches.

New legendary loot, including a wide array of fresh cosmetic items, can be rewarded from Vesper’s Wheel of Fate after players defeat Redmourne at least once, as well as random drops.

Expanding the endgame experience

Completing Shattering Spectreglass will add four unique level layouts and the Redmourne boss fight to the pool of Chaos Chamber, the endlessly replayable endgame of Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands. This will expand the myriad of combinations for your randomized dungeon, making each run that much more unpredictable.

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, the Epic Games Store, and Steam. To learn more, please visit playwonderlands.com and follow @PlayWonderlands on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Developed by Gearbox Software, the OFLC rating for Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is M.

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*Shattering Spectreglass is included with the Chaotic Great Edition of Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands and is included as part of the Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands Season Pass. Also available for individual purchase. Base game required.

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God of Riffs Turns VR Rhythm Games into Metal Heaven on Steam, Meta Quest on September 21, 2022

Perth, Australia — 12 August 2022 — God of Riffs, the rhythmic heavy metal slasher from publisher Vyersoft and developer Boss Music Games, breaks through the skeleton swarms into v1.0 on Steam in Q4 2022 with support for Meta Quest and Rift. 

Charge into thematic hellscapes to rescue the musical multiverse from a sad, rhythmless afterlife. Dual wield two axe-guitar hybrids imbued with the power of the gods to strike a move against undead spawn with a fast-paced barrage of rhythmic melee combat. Annihilate headstrong skeleton warriors to the hair-thrashing base of a rock’n‘roll original soundtrack. 

Earn bragging rights by bashing the most skulls and reaching the top of the charts, fueled by the immersive roar of fans fist-pumping to a killer performance. Turn the amp up to 11 with highly customizable difficulty settings, creating a suitable stage for every rockstar. Conquer the seas of the undead and emerge victorious to become a true ruler of the beat.  

“God of Riffs journey to v1.0 is finally upon us and the team couldn’t be more excited,” said Mathew Palumbo, Company Director at Boss Music Games. “We’ve upgraded the battlefield with fresh tracks, new game modes, and many technical changes to create a smoother playing experience overall. We’re also hyped to bring a full story mode DLC to fans later this year and can’t wait to see everyone’s reactions!”

God of Riffs launches into v1.0 on Meta Quest, Meta Rift, and Steam on September 21, 2022, for $14.99 with a 30% launch discount. For more information, please visit the official website and Facebook page. Follow Vyersoft on Twitter, Boss Music Games on Twitter, and Instagram.

About Vyersoft

VYERSOFT Corp. is a new publisher made up of game industry veterans who have worked on titles such as 2064: Read Only Memories and ToeJam and Earl: Back in the Groove! The team believes in bringing new unique gaming experiences using emerging technologies as a new, innovative medium.

About Boss Music Games

Boss Music Games is a group of crazy blokes that had the totally reasonable idea of starting an indie dev studio. Straight out of school…with limited funds…during a pandemic…from a city no one has heard of (Perth, by the way!). But through the power of persistence and the spirit of metal, they plan to rock the world with their VR projects.