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BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA INC. TO PRESENT A VERY SPECIAL ELDEN RING JAZZ MUSIC STREAMING EVENT 

Tickets on Sale Now for the Show and Livestream from Hollywood on December 3, Featuring Grammy-Winner Kenny Garrett and Rising Star Takuya Kuroda 

IRVINE, Calif., (October 17, 2022) –Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. will present a very special Jazz music streaming event – broadcast live from Hollywood and featuring GRAMMY® Award-winning musician Kenny Garrett in collaboration with up-and-coming talent Takuya Kuroda – on December 3, 2022. The “Elden Ring™: A Night in the Lands Between” music event will be held at Hollywood, California’s famed Bourbon Room and available via livestream to viewers in the U.S. Select songs from ELDEN RING™, including recognizable melodies from the game’s soundtrack, will be performed live in Jazz format – with improvisation – by a group of musicians led by Jazz legend Kenny Garrett on Alto Sax and new generation player Takuya Kuroda on trumpet. 

Two shows will be presented on December 3rd at 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with performances which will translate the ELDEN RING soundtrack into Jazz for the first time ever. Tickets to the physical event and livestream are available in different tiers, with VIP packages that include collectible items, the ELDEN RING digital soundtrack, and access to the post-show VOD. For information and to purchase tickets starting today, please visit www.EldenRingLive.com

With more than 16.6 million copies sold worldwide, ELDEN RING immerses players in a sprawling RPG blending FromSoftware’s signature carefully crafted game experience with a dark new story as imagined by Hidetaka Miyazaki, creator of the influential DARK SOULS™ video game series, and George R.R. Martin, author of The New York Times’ best-selling fantasy series, “A Song of Ice and Fire.”

Check out a trailer featuring the artists here (ready for embedding):

“We want to celebrate the incredible success of ELDEN RING by presenting this truly unprecedented live and livestreamed Jazz concert, giving fans a different way to immerse in the rich engaging world that has dominated their gaming days and nights this past year,” said Wataru Nakasuji, Sr. Director Esports & Live Entertainment, Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. “While video game soundtracks have seen variations as symphonic music and even Rock n’ Roll, our ‘A Night in the Lands Between’ Jazz event is exploring a wonderfully different treatment of the ELDEN RING soundtrack. Jazz master Kenny Garrett and new generation player Takuya Kuroda are both truly world-class musicians, respected and renowned by lovers of Jazz around the world, and they are now lending their different talents to give birth to a new creative way to meld music and video games.” 

“If I can pick one word to describe this project, it’s epic,” said Takuya Kuroda. “I think that’s really the important part, it’s just the experience of watching the performance by us, and [saying] just like ‘wow this is stunning’, and then ‘wow this is really the music for ELDEN RING.”

“I’m always thinking about that we take the audience on a journey,” said Kenny Garrett. “It’s not going to be what you thought it was.”

ABOUT ELDEN RING:

Developed by FromSoftware Inc. and produced by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., ELDEN RING is a fantasy action-RPG set within a world full of mystery and peril. Journey through the Lands Between, a new fantasy world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki, creator of the influential DARK SOULS video game     series, and George R. R. Martin, author of The New York Times best-selling fantasy series, “A Song of Ice and Fire.” Unravel the mysteries of the Elden Ring’s power. Encounter adversaries with profound backgrounds, characters with their own unique motivations for helping or hindering your progress, and fearsome creatures. ELDEN RING features vast fantastical landscapes and shadowy, complex dungeons that are connected seamlessly. Traverse the breathtaking world on foot or on horseback, alone or online with other players, and fully immerse yourself in the grassy plains, suffocating swamps, spiraling mountains, foreboding castles and other sites of grandeur on a scale never seen before in a FromSoftware title. For more information, visit www.bandainamcoent.com/games/elden-ring

ABOUT KENNY GARRETT: 

With his illustrious career that includes hallmark stints with Miles Davis, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers, Donald Byrd, Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, and the Duke Ellington Orchestra, as well as a heralded career as a solo artist that began more than 30 years ago, Kenny Garrett is easily recognized as one of modern Jazz’s brightest and most influential living masters. And with the marvelous Sounds From The Ancestors, the GRAMMY® Award-winning Garrett shows no signs of resting on his laurels. Please see:  

ABOUT TAKUYA KURODA:

Takuya Kuroda is a highly respected trumpeter and arranger born in Kobe, Japan, and based in New York City. Midnight Crisp is Takuya’s seventh studio album, entirely self-produced and following 2020’s highly acclaimed Fly Moon Die Soon. Takuya established himself in the New York City Jazz scene playing with the likes of Jose James and DJ Premier. The new project Midnight Crisp will be released October 21, 2022. Please see:

For information on this title and other products from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., please visit www.bandainamcoent.com

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About Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., part of the Bandai Namco Group, is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for major video game consoles, PC, online, and mobile platforms. The company is known for creating many of the industry’s beloved classic franchises such as PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®, and publishing the critically acclaimed DARK SOULS™ series and the blockbuster title ELDEN RING™. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is also the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime-based video games including GUNDAM™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL™, and ONE PIECE®. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com.

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Exocide, Score-Attack FPS from Legends at Apogee Entertainment, Revealed at RazerCon 2022, Takes Aim at 2023

Rack up ridiculous combos and stand against the insect invasion

DALLAS — Oct. 15, 2022 — Exocide, the combo-fueled cinematic invasion shooter from Hellforge Studios and published by Apogee Entertainment, stands against the insect legions in 2023 on Steam for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

Wield up to four (yes, 4!) firearms at once as humanity’s last hope—the enigmatic Handler-128—and his excitable, colorful A.I. partner, G.E.N.N.I. Every bullet counts in mankind’s last stand against an army of genetically modified insects. These once-loyal superbugs, faced with global food shortages, have now pledged allegiance to their survival, not their creators. But even as swarms of super-powered spiders and drones bear down on the last human stronghold, who says you can’t slay with style?

String together brutal, cool-as-hell combos in lightning-fast, score-based gunplay. Strike from the air with the trusty Power Axe to stagger foes for follow-ups, nail back-to-back headshots with precision rifles, and jettison from ramps in the environment to keep your killer combo running. Build speed with Handler-128’s jet boots and rack up style points by wall-riding between quarter pipes, grinding handrails, or charge-dashing into the fray. Enter a flow state and create a glorious symphony of destruction to run up the scoreboard.

Higher point totals unlock Handler-128’s full arsenal of creative weaponry, including combat augmentations for Genni. Her mechanical robot arms extend outward over Handler’s shoulders. Pull explosive barrels into her clutches and toss them for area-of-effect damage. Take aim with dual SMGs while the Handler himself dual-wields shotguns, pistols, or something more bombastic. Fill each level with weapon mods of your choice or utterly devastate the bug legions by picking mounted turrets off the ground with Genni’s unbeatable strength.

Return to older stages with these new unlocks to extend combos even further, or press ahead in a breakneck narrative campaign. Through trials and despair, across a 20-year theater of war, Handler-128 and Genni have fought together and forged a bond between human and AI unlike any before. See their journey to its dramatic, unforgettable conclusion, uncovering the wider lore of Exocide’s alternate timeline through their intimate story and connection.

Exocide serves up a sci-fi tale to remember, inspired by classic invasion cinema of the ‘50s, but it also respects your time,” said Niko, creator and lead developer of Exocide. “Gunning down giant bugs feels like a constant highlight reel, and you can chase a high score in just a couple minutes.”

“I absolutely love getting rewarded for landing trick shots and chaining together combos,” said Scott Miller, Founder of Apogee Entertainment. “Niko understands great gameplay, and we can’t wait for Exocide to stand alongside Apogee’s legendary shooters and their 100% pure, distilled fun.”

Exocide invades Steam for PC, PlayStation consoles, Xbox consoles, and Nintendo Switch in 2023. Prepare for war with Hellforge Studios and Apogee Entertainment, follow the studio and Apogee on Twitter, and keep up with the OG indie publisher on FacebookInstagramYouTube, and Discord.

About Hellforge Studios

Hellforge Studios is a collective of like-minded game developers united by the desire to create the best games possible. Exocide joins the likes of SelacoAge of Hell, and Hellslinger as an evolution of and homage to some of the greatest FPS games of all time.

About Apogee Entertainment

The “Apogee Model,” as described in the new book, Shareware Heroes (Aug. 2022 release), was the starting point for talented indie developers to bypass retail and sell their games using online distribution in 1990. Apogee founder Scott Miller created this new model and soon funded, mentored, and published many indie upstarts and released a legendary string of global success stories, like Commander KeenDuke NukemWolfenstein 3DRise of the TriadShadow WarriorMax Payne and Prey, earning over a billion dollars commercially. Miller also created the 3D Realms label for Apogee, which was sold to Embracer Group in 2021.

The new Apogee Entertainment, with founder Scott Miller and longtime partner Terry Nagy at the helm, will empower today’s incredibly talented indie developers, paving the way for their global success with innovative ideas, cutting-edge marketing, and the same fearlessness that changed the industry. 

THE BLUE HOLE AWAITS AS DAVE THE DIVER TAKES THE PLUNGE INTO EARLY ACCESS OCT. 27

New gameplay from the aquatic adventure will be featured on The MIX Next Showcase

SEOUL – Oct. 17, 2022 – Underwater adventure and tycoon game DAVE THE DIVER is heading to Steam Early Access on Thursday, Oct. 27. Fans can also catch all-new gameplay from MINTROCKET’s marine exploration at The MIX Next’s upcoming showcase.

DAVE THE DIVER’S Early Access version features a few key additions including:

  • New content and minigames: food critics, seahorse races, and vegetable & fish farms
  • Thrilling boss fights against giant deep-sea creatures 
  • Opportunities to discover the traces of a lost civilization and uncover the mystery of the Sea people

DAVE THE DIVER wraps underwater exploration and restaurant tycoon gameplay into one enchanting pixel art package.As deep-sea divers, players can experience the Blue Hole’s rich marine ecosystem, all while hunting fish, battling giant creatures and discovering ancient artifacts. However, a mysterious threat lurks close by, making it important to collect new equipment to maintain defenses. Out of the water, players take on running a sushi restaurant, capturing the soul of the sea in their dishes with their freshly-caught ingredients.

Players can dive into early access starting Oct. 27 on Steam. Follow MINTROCKET’s Twitter, join its Discord server or check out the official website to learn more about DAVE THE DIVER.

About MINTROCKET

MINTROCKET is a separate sub-brand of NEXON. The brand aims a world where various genres and new kinds of enjoyment coexist. What makes a great game? MINTROCKET thinks its answer is from the gamers. MINTROCKET only focuses on making fun gameplay and brings immersive gaming experiences worldwide with our creative and inspiring games.

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NEXON BEGINS PRE-REGISTRATION FOR NEW MOBILE GAME: ARGENT TWILIGHT: SECRET OF THE DARK ORBS

A stylish, anime-like, turn-based RPG, featuring a strategic battle system with an emphasis on positioning

Over 300 charismatic heroes to use in story content, PvP battles, and more

Announcing the game’s service to Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia within the year…Reward items will be gifted after signing up for pre-registration

SEOUL – OCT. 17, 2022 – NEXON Korea Corp (CEO: Jung-Hun Lee) announced that the brand-new mobile game Argent Twilight: Secret of the Dark Orbs (Argent Twilight), developed by Nexon Korea, will begin a pre-registration event ahead its limited release in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia.

Official Argent Twilight Trailer:

Argent Twilight Pre-Registration Event: [Go Now]

Argent Twilight is a turn-based strategy, character-collecting RPG. Players have a roster of more than 300 heroes with unique skills, attributes, and movement abilities to use to defeat foes and other players alike.

With a unique, 3D anime-style aesthetic, Argent Twilight is reminiscent of a playable, charming, action-packed animated television show. Alongside the main story in which players will unravel the secrets of the Dark Orbs, there are hidden side stories and supporting conversations.

Players can also participate in the Resolute Battlefield, a PvP mode where they will engage in tactical combat: Conquests, intense boss battles which award high-grade gear, and more.

Back in July, Nexon started the service of Argent Twilight in Canada and Malaysia. It now plans to expand its target areas to Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia within this year, in an effort to target global character-collecting RPG players.

Following the service availability in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia, Nexon will hold a special event for players in those regions. Players who pre-register on the game’s official website will receive 1,000 Rubies, a currency that can be used in-game.

Additionally, those who pre-register on the Google Play store will receive a bonus of 1 million Gold.

You can learn more by going to the official Argent Twilight website at https://argenttwilight.nexon.com.

Asterigos: Curse of the Stars Gameplay – First Mission

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Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is an action-RPG hybrid that strikes a good balance between action, exploration, and lore. In this three-hour gameplay video, we get to know a bit about the cursed city of Aphes and its people. In the process, we even manage to take down the first main antagonist.

Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse.

Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
Developer: Acme Gamestudio
Publisher: tinyBuild
Platform: Windows
Release Date: 12 Oct, 2022
Price: $34.95 USD

Available now on Steam – https://store.steampowered.com/app/1731070/Asterigos_Curse_of_the_Stars/

Summary:

Recommended – “A decently fun action-RPG with a lot of exploration, combat and text.”

Check out our Review for Asterigos: Curse of the Stars here!

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The Last Hero of Nostalgaia Review

The Last Hero of Nostalgaia

Developer: Over the Moon
Publisher: Coatsink
Platforms: Xbox Series XXbox OnePC (Reviewed)
Release Date: 19 Oct 2022
Price: $24.99 USD – Available Here

Overview

Have you ever imagined yourself being transported into a video game? Would you like to be given some skill points at the start that you could allocate properly? What about a character class? You definitely thought about it, we all had those moments of daydreaming. The Last Hero of Nostalgaia kind of toys with that idea. It wants to provide a fresh approach to the narrative and insert a critique of itself as you play. It does sound like a novel idea but so let’s see how it fares in the end.

Story

Nostalgaia, the world of video games, is collapsing backward into a mysterious pixelation, with every particle of fidelity bleeding away. I guess you could say it is blackholing itself (if that even is a proper word). As you might have guessed, you play as the absolute nobody while trying to connect all the puzzle pieces of the story with a bit of sword murdering sprinkled here and there. You’re also accompanied by the cynical narrator as you play through. He can be sometimes helpful while he is not criticizing your play style and making snide remarks regarding the world of Nostalgaia.

Gameplay

The first time you spawn into the world of Nostalgaia, you look like nothing much. Actually, less than nothing. A pixelated stick figure barely resembling a human. Your sword and shield seem to have more details and polygons than you. After a short tutorial evoking the similar steps you took if you played Dark Souls, we get to our first enemies. And it’s right there that you can see this game actually puts some effort when it comes to gameplay. The first few enemies can be a walk in the part, but everything past that requires a certain level of strategic combat. So no rushing in, backing yourself into a corner by accident, and getting overwhelmed from all sides.

I wanted to avoid a lot of (if any) comparisons to Dark Souls and soulslike games in general but there are some obvious shared things here when it comes to gameplay. Strong attacks, heavy attacks, blocking, evading, leveling up at the bonfire, weird NPCs being hidden in most obscure places, side quests, and so on. In any case, the combat system is anything but an afterthought. As you explore more and more, the world of Nostalgaia will seem more fleshed out, but the same could be said for you. After you grab some decent armor sets, you can say goodbye to looking like a pair of glowing sticks.

Visuals

The first hour of playing The Last Hero of Nostalgaia was a bit underwhelming. The monochromatic brown would follow me everywhere I go and only after I said goodbye to the starting area, I started to notice some slight diversity in level design. Emphasis on slight. Most of the areas you see in this game are derivative of something that is already seen, with minor changes or improvements. A bit more effort went into the enemy design and even weapons but the game doesn’t entice you to play much when you can just expect more of the same in terms of visuals and level design.

Audio

Luckily, there is our (un)reliable narrator to spice things up a little. The sound design in this game is good and above average but he is really the star of the show. I enjoyed his frustrating monologues, random jabs, and pokes at the world of Nostalgaia, the player, his critique of your play style, and much more. He never overstays his welcome, most become he is in that sweet spot of talking from time to time and not being needlessly talkative and annoying (shout out to my man Claptrap!)

Overall

The Last Hero Nostalgaia is a deceptive game. My first impression (before I got to actually play it) was of a game that was stitched in a week or two to exploit the soulslike fever way too late. Also, there is always a danger with these “meta” games using satire and self-awareness as some sort of cheap tactic to be excused from any criticism. Something like “it’s fine because we are totally in on the joke” even though the joke is pretty unfunny at times. But none of that is the case with The Last Hero of Nostalgaia.

While it could have used much more diversity when it comes to level design and color palette in general, the core of the game is surprisingly good. It is the voice acting and above-average combat system that makes this game a hidden gem and it is a good example of how you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.

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Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway Is Out Now on Video Game Consoles & PC

Race to the finish line with 40 characters on 36 tracks featuring new challenges plus split-screen and online multiplayer!

Sydney, Australia Oct. 17th, 2022 – Hit the gas! Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway races home digitally today on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. A physical version of the game will be available October 27th, 2022. This fast-paced, action-packed racing game is the biggest entry in the series yet, with a cast of 40 iconic characters from Nickelodeon’s huge roster of fan-favorite franchises, as well as 36 outlandish tracks sporting new watercraft sections, massive customization options and more.

Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway delivers a colossal combination of high-speed hijinks and havoc across multiple game modes in single-player plus local split-screen and online multiplayer. Drift, slide and boost your way to the finish line on dozens of tracks inspired by classic Nickelodeon shows like SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Avatar: The Last Airbender and more!

Key Game Features:

  • 40 Legendary Characters: Choose from 40 of your favorite racers from across the wide world of Nickelodeon’s many beloved shows.
  • Voice Acting: Experience the competition like never before with voice-over, a major first for the series!
  • 36 Intense Tracks: Discover slime-filled alternate paths on 36 new and classic courses.
  • New Kart Challenges: Transform your kart or bike into watercraft to navigate all-new terrain.
  • Huge Customization Options: Pair Raphael with the Reptar-mobile, change paint jobs and parts, and choose from over 90 crew members with unique abilities to give you the edge.
  • Play Together: Challenge your friends in four-player split-screen local play, as well as online multiplayer for up to 12 players!
  • Arena Mode: Face off directly with other racers in the mayhem-filled arena mode!

For more on Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway, visit https://nickkartracers.com.

Notes for Editors:

Review keys are available upon request.

About Nickelodeon

Now in its 43rd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films.

About GameMill Entertainment

GameMill Entertainment, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a third-party publisher of console and mobile games for passionate fans around the world. Development platforms include PC, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft consoles including the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Sony consoles including the PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4, and mobile devices. With development across the globe, GameMill is a source of entertaining and fun games for all ages. For more information, visit https://gamemill.com, as well as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

About Turn Left Distribution
Turn Left Distribution (TLD) is a leading Interactive Entertainment specialist across Australia and New Zealand. Partnering with some of the world’s market leading gaming brands across software and accessories, TLD provides a full-service distribution model. Working with vendors and partners to manage fully integrated and localised end-to-end, go-to-market solutions. Supported by an overarching marketing and PR strategy as well as event and activation management, TLD offers industry-leading services that connect world leading brands and partners to their customers and the communities they inspire. Building on decades of experience and a team of passionate, dedicated individuals all sharing a love for the culture. Driven by a desire to deliver excellence, TLD aims to provide its partners, customers and the gaming community award winning campaigns, category leading service and products that deliver a highly satisfying entertainment experience.

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World of Tanks Celebrates 40th Anniversary of G.I. JOE!

Cover Girl and Baroness Arrive to Take Command of the Battle

October 17th, 2022 — The legendary G.I. JOE: Real American Hero toy line marks its 40th anniversary and World of Tanks is proud to join the celebration of this major milestone.  In 1982, G. I. JOE  334 in. action figures arrived on toy shelves, delivering a new and adventurous play experience that has endured for decades. World of Tanks commemorates this milestone for the G.I. JOE franchise with new 3D styles, new female commanders, G.I. JOE themed web event, and retro-awesome decals, emblems, and inscriptions for each faction.

Coming to take control of the battlefield; Hasbro’s iconic G.I. JOE characters, Cover Girl and The Baroness (in Crimson Strike Force uniform) as World of Tanks commanders

. Both commanders are ready for any challenge the fight may bring. But what is an experienced commander without an equally formidable vehicle? Available to players will be two 3D styles inspired G.I. JOE vehicles: Cover Girl’s WOLVERINE and COBRA C.A.T.

The G.I. JOE WOLVERINE WoT Edition is for the Strv S1 tank, The Baroness’ C.A.T. (Crimson Attack Tank) WoT Edition is for M54 Renegade tank.

More adventure awaits with a challenging G.I. JOE themed web event where players may redeem codes to receive emblems dedicated to the G.I. JOE 40th anniversary, and coupons to purchase G.I. JOE branded styles with a discount.

New decals and emblems will be available to mark this special event. Headlining the customization elements is the commemorative, customized G.I. JOE 40th anniversary emblem. Tankers will also get unique decals featuring the legendary G.I. JOE WOLVERINE and the COBRA C.A.T. (Crimson Attack Tank), depicted in all the retro-glory of their original package art.  Emblems include the G.I. JOE Star and the COBRA insignia.

Knowing is half the battle, so head to the World of Tanks website for more information about G.I. JOE 40th anniversary in-game offerings: https://worldoftanks.asia/en/gi-joe-cover-girl-vs-baroness-2022/

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About World of Tanks

World of Tanks is the first team-based, massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to armored warfare. Throw yourself into the epic tank battles of World War II with gamers all over the world. Your arsenal includes over 600 armored vehicles from 11 nations, carefully detailed with historical accuracy.

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 17 offices around the world, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, Vilnius and Belgrade. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

About Hasbro

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to making the world a  better place for all children, fans and families. Hasbro delivers immersive brand experiences for global  audiences through consumer products, including toys and games; entertainment through eOne, its  independent studio; and gaming, led by the team at Wizards of the Coast, an award-winning developer  of tabletop and digital games best known for fantasy franchises MAGIC: THE GATHERING and  DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. The company’s unparalleled portfolio of approximately 1,500 brands includes  MAGIC: THE GATHERING, NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE,  DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, POWER RANGERS, PEPPA PIG and PJ MASKS, as well as premier partner  brands. For the past decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship,  including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media and one of the World’s  Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute. Important business and brand updates are routinely  shared on our Investor Relations website, Newsroom and social channels (@Hasbro on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.)

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Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN Esports – F1 Esports Series Pro Championship: Event 2

Hinwil, 15 October 2022 – Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN Esports saw its efforts being rewarded with points at the end of a rather successful Event Two of the F1 Esports Series Pro Championship. Drivers Nico Longuet, Dani Bereznay, and Tomek Poradzisz lined up in the newly unveiled Sauber Esports Arena, the brand-new home of the team’s Esports activities, for the fourth, fifth and sixth rounds of the 2022 championship.

Round Four, in Austria, saw Frenchman Longuet easily nailing qualifying and lining up in P6 on the grid, maintaining the great pace showed during the race, in which he ended in fifth place. Unfortunately, Dani Bereznay couldn’t go past Q1, and his misfortunes continued in the race, in which he ended in P17 after a penalty. Slightly different results followed for both drivers in Round Five, at the iconic Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps, with Longuet not managing to maximise his performances but still bringing home vital points for the team.

Round Six saw a line-up change, with young Pole Poradzisz replacing Bereznay. Despite a difficult qualifying session, Tomek fought his way up the grid, having already overtaken nine cars in the opening lap and ultimately grabbing his first ever point with a tenth place finish, and also being awarded Driver of the Day. Some great strategy calls during a wet race and some mega overtakes took Nico Longuet to fifth place at the chequered flag.

Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN Esports reaches the halfway point of the 2022 season in sixth place in the Constructors standings with 35 points. The team will return to racing on 2-4 November for Rounds Seven, Eight and Nine in Monza, Mexico, and Austin.

Round Four: Austria
Nico Longuet (car number 40): 5th
Dani Bereznay (car number 15): 17th

Round Five: Belgium
Nico Longuet (car number 40): 8th
Dani Bereznay (car number 15):14th

Round Six: The Netherlands
Nico Longuet (car number 40): 5th
Tomek Poradzisz (car number 37): 10th

Cameron Cowell, Team Principal: “Event Two marked a step in the right direction for our team. Competing from the brand-new Sauber Esports Arena, we showed our best performances to date, bringing home more points which moved us up to P6 in the Constructors standings. I am proud of Tomek, who showed great maturity to go from 20th to 10th place in a wet race, which was only his second one in the series. He managed to grab his first points ever – as well as being awarded Driver of the Day. Over the three days of competition, Nico showed his class in qualifying as he hit Q3 in every race, as well as consistently finishing in points. Mixed fortunes for Dani, who was just a little bit off the pace at times but showed promise with his race pace. I know that he will be back fighting in Event Three to show all his potential.”

Nico Longuet: “Qualifying in Event Two was extremely good for me, having lined up sixth, fifth and third on the grid. Austria was a really intense race, with many overtakes, defending, and extremely aggressive strategy calls from our side and it almost worked out, as I finished in P5. In Spa, I suffered the undercut because we didn’t pit at the right moment and from then onwards, I was just stuck in a DRS train and finished eighth. In Zandvoort, the race plan was looking extremely good to challenge for the win, but a Turn One incident put me in 12th place and from then on it became a recovery drive, managing to cross the finish line in fifth place. Congratulation to Tomek for the massive job in getting points from starting P20, that was very good for the team standings. Event Three is now coming up very fast and we have a lot of work to do in a little amount of time, to improve even more and grab more points.”

Dani Bereznay: “Austria was quite average from my side, a little mistake didn’t let me go past Q1 in qualifying and going wide at the start just made my race more difficult, ultimately finishing 17th due to a penalty. Spa has always been one of my best tracks, so logically I really hoped for a great performance from myself. I made it through Q2, but then again I had a difficult race and finished 14th because of another penalty. I am working really hard behind the scenes to improve myself in the live qualifying sessions. It’s nice to walk away with some progress, but still not as big of a progress as I wanted, so virtual helmet visors down and sweat, sweat, sweat for more performance on the rest of the season. Let’s go!”

Tomek Poradzisz: “I was never 100% comfortable driving in Zandvoort, but I always found good pace around the track in the past. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to show it this time with a really bad qualifying performance – finishing last in Q1. I thought all hope for a good performance was lost, but the race turned out to be a crazy one, and with great strategy decisions in the changing conditions I sneaked my way into the Top 10 and my first points finish, also walking away with a Driver of the Day award. I am absolutely buzzing. It might be just a single point, but it’s what I needed to get my season on track and to break that mental barrier of having zero points next to my name. I’m heading into Event Three with great motivation to do even better and bring more good points for the team, as Top Five in the Constructors Championship is still very much achievable.”

About Sauber Group of Companies:

The Sauber Group of Companies is composed of two operational entities: Sauber Motorsport AG, which operates and manages the Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN; and Sauber Technologies AG, which focuses on third-party business in the areas of advanced engineering, prototype development and additive manufacturing, in addition to full and model-scale testing in the factory’s state-of-the-art wind tunnel and ground-breaking innovation in the field of aerodynamics. The companies collaborate closely and share know-how to apply the expertise of more than 500 dedicated individuals at the headquarter in Hinwil, Switzerland, to all internal and external projects. Since its founding in 1970, the passion for racing has been at the heart of Sauber.

For more than 50 years, the innovative Swiss company has been setting standards in the design, development and construction of race cars for various championship series, such as Formula One, DTM, and WEC. Following its own Formula One debut in 1993, Sauber Motorsport AG has established one of the few traditional and privately held teams in the sport. The company launched a long-term partnership with Alfa Romeo in 2018 and, as it celebrates 30 years of competition in Formula One, it enters the 2022 championship under the team name Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN.

DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS AVAILABLE NOW ON PC AND CONSOLES

Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. today released  DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS a new asymmetrical online multiplayer game, on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC, also compatible with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Watch the launch trailer here:

In DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS, players can choose between joining a team of seven Survivors and try to escape and survive, or impersonating the powerful Raider and impede the Survivors’ escape. Survivors are regular civilians caught in a “Temporal Seam”, a phenomenon trapping them in a place where space and time are in disarray. They will have to rely on their wits, items scattered through the map and cooperation with fellow survivors in order to activate the Super Time Machine and escape the Raider. If they choose to play as a Raider, players will embody one of the iconic antagonists from Dragon Ball such as Cell, Majin Buu or Frieza. Each of them will become more dangerous as the game progresses, evolving into new powerful forms and destroying parts of the map reducing the chances for Survivors to hide.

DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS is available in three different editions:

  • The Standard edition, only available digitally
  • The Special Edition is available both in retail and digital and contains the full game as well as the Special Edition Pack with a Customizable costume, the “Two-Handed Good” victory pose and the “Dragon (Yellow)” vehicle skin.
  • The Limited Edition will be exclusive to the Bandai Namco Store. In addition to the content from the Special Edition, the Limited Edition will have a Steelbook, 3 Raider stickers and the Cell Shell Figure, as well as the “Potara (Green)” in-game accessory, which is an exclusive Bandai Namco Store bonus, and will be available for other players later.


DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS will receive continuous support after release with seasonal new content and updates to delight fans! The game also has a free seasonal Dragon Tier that will reward players with free content as they play the game. This season tier 50 reward will be the Farmer skin for Survivors.

For more information onDRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS and other products from Bandai Namco Europe please visit: www.bandainamcoent.eu. Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/dragonballgames.

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About Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S.

Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.

Bandai Namco Europe is producing intellectual property for a global audience and is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, PARK BEYOND™, and the upcoming UNKNOWN 9™ Awakening – developed by the recently acquired Reflector Entertainment based in Montreal, QC.

Bandai Namco Europe serves as the Headquarters of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. for mainland Europe, which is known for creating and publishing many of the Toy & Entertainment industry’s top franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TAMAGOTCHI™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, DARK SOULS™ and the recently released ELDEN RING™.

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