The latest entry in the Super Bomberman R series Introduces a New Chapter in the Bomberman Brothers Story featuring Player Design Driven Castle Mode and More!

Sydney, Australia – 30^th June 2022 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. reveals the party game classic is blasting back on the scene in 2023 with SUPER BOMBERMAN R 2! The latest entry in the Super Bomberman R series opens the next chapter in the Bomberman Brothers story in an all-new galaxy saving adventure.

KONAMI is taking the party game experience to a new level with a new Battle Mode, “Castle”, challenging players to apply their creative genius to design their own bases, defend it from enemies and share their creation with the world!

Check out the announcement trailer here!

The story of the 8 Bomberman Brothers and their new friends the Ellons!

A threat looms in the universe once again! Can the 8 Bomber Brothers and their new friends, the Ellons, save the universe and keep the peace? Details about the action-packed new single player story mode will be revealed at a later date!

Castle: Fight asymmetrical battles of 1 vs 15 in a new attack vs. defend battle mode! A defending player is tasked with creating the map and placing defensive traps to slow down the attacking players, who will try to outplay the defensive roadblocks. Defending players will have the help of new character types called Ellons to ward off the attacking players.

Creation Mode, “Level Editor”: Players will have different terrain options, wall placements, and defensive gimmicks at their disposal to create new stages. Players can also share their uniquely crafted levels with other players online.

SUPER BOMBERMAN R 2, also brings popular Super Bomberman R Battle Modes such as Standard Battle Mode, Battle 64, and Grand Prix! All coming soon for the PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch™.

About Konami Group

Konami 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 HOLDINGS 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 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/.

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Sydney, Australia, (June 30^th, 2022) – Microids is delighted to share a major update for the game XIII Remake as the Nintendo Switch version of the game will be released on September 13^th 2022. As a reminder, the game is the remake of the iconic cel-shaded FPS from 2003 and is the adaptation of the 5 first volumes of the Belgian graphic novel of the same name by artist William Vance and writer Jean Van Hamme.

Watch XIII Nintendo Switch gameplay footage on YouTube

To achieve the quality standards and offer an optimal gaming experience, Microids decided to entrust the development of XIII Remake to the French studio Tower Five (Lornsword: Winter Chronicle). Hard at work for over a year on a major update for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC versions, the studio has also worked on the multiplayer content as well as the Nintendo Switch port of the game. This update, the multiplayer content and the Switch version will simultaneously release on September 13^th.

On September 13th, owners of the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC versions will receive a free update and enjoy the game as intended. The development studio reworked the entire game from the Art Direction to the AI and added numerous technical improvements. Finally, Tower Five has implemented the highly awaited online multiplayer mode for up to 13 players.

“We are fully aware and terribly sorry that the initial launch of XIII Remake on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC did not reach players’ expected quality standards. A bit more than a year ago we took the decision to hire the studio Tower Five to finish the development of the game. Tower Five worked with us in the past, notably on the great port of Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders on Nintendo Switch. We really wanted to take the time to fix the game and offer owners of XIII Remake a free update paying the best possible tribute to the original game we all love. The Nintendo Switch version of the game will of course benefit from all the work done to improve the game as well as the multiplayer mode, which will mark the end of the game’s development. We can’t wait for players to put their hands on this improved version of the game and (re)discover the classic adventures of Agent XIII, as soon as it’s released after the Summer.” declares Stéphane Longeard, CEO Microids.

XIII Remake will launch September 13^th 2022 on Nintendo Switch. The free major update will be available the same day for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC versions.

About the Story of XIII:

Who are you?

The country is still in shock after President Sheridan’s assassination.

You wake up injured and with amnesia on the shore of an east coast beach. The only clues about your identity are the number XIII tattooed on your collarbone and the key to a locker. Despite the memory loss, you realise not everything has been forgotten as you seem to have amazing reflexes comparable to a well-trained government agent. You will soon be on your way to uncover your past, discovering in the process your role in the murder of the US president and unveiling the most astonishing conspiracy in the country’s history.

Play as “XIII” – a man who has no memory about his identity – and try to find out the truth regarding the set-up of a major conspiracy. Follow XIII in his search for his identity through a thrilling solo campaign and brutal local multiplayer battles!

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About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset, Philippe Dessoly and Pierre Adane), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

Store removed, New game mode, Campaign Act II, a new Payload map – and other community-led updates added!

Sydney, Australia, (June 30^th, 2022) – Prime Matter / Smilegate brings Crossfire: Legion, the fast-paced action-packed Real-Time Strategy game currently available to play in Early Access announces the latest addition of content including some truly exciting news:

• Store removed
  Its presence led players to wonder about the introduction of gameplay affecting microtransactions in the future and pay-to-win in general.

While units and gameplay-affecting items were never intended to be locked behind hard currency – only soft-currency tied to player progression – we acknowledge that the way this was presented was fairly confusing. We also heard player feedback about locking units and/or commanders behind player progression.

As a result, we are scrapping both the store and the unit unlock system with the upcoming update – we just don’t want anything to stand between players and enjoying the classic RTS gameplay the game has to offer. In other words, this means:

• All current and future units will always be available immediately to all players
• No need to unlock gameplay-affecting items – ever
• Operations to be removed because of the above, and replaced at a later date by a new progression system
• DLCs still planned for the future

• Campaign Act II
  The battle rages on with the next 4 missions of our immersive, character-driven campaign – featuring new locations and story beats. Continue to immerse yourself in the expansive world and lore of the Crossfire universe.
• New game mode : “Battlelines”
  Battlelines allows for 1v1, 2v2 and 3v3 matches with a focus on army composition rather than the micromanaging of units. This is a macro-focused game mode where players place their units in formation within the designated area and watch them spawn waves that will autonomously fight their way towards the other team’s HQ.
• New payload map : “Badlands”
  In Badlands, players fight to secure each payload amongst the thick foliage and tricky jungle terrain – making the most of numerous narrow lanes to setup ambushes and focused attacks.
• Other important updates based on player request including “Hotkey Mapping”, “Game Economy Adjustments” etc.

For more in-depth details, feel free to jump to our latest dev blog:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1072190/view/3337745389844639546

We have our 1st ESL champions!
These past days saw the finals of the Crossfire: Legion inaugural ESL tournaments played across Europe, America, and Asia. Congratulations to the winners, and we look forward to the next exciting tournament!
An overview of the results can be found here: https://play.eslgaming.com/crossfire-legion

For more info please visit: https://crossfirelegion.primematter.gg/en-us/trailer

About Smilegate

Smilegate is a global gaming company that owns global game IPs, including the world’s No.1 online FPS game ‘CROSSFIRE’, blockbuster hack & slash MMORPG ‘Lost Ark’, and mobile turn-based RPG ‘Epic Seven’. With roots in game development, Smilegate now also provides game publishing and investment business and is expanding as a global company with regional offices in the US, China, Southeast Asia and Europe. Its flagship IP, ‘CROSSFIRE,’ is one of the largest and most successful franchises in gaming history, with more than 670 million registered users to date and over 8 million concurrent players globally.

About Blackbird Interactive
Blackbird Interactive (BBI) is a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent studio – behind such games as Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, Hardspace: Shipbreaker, and the upcoming Homeworld 3, Minecraft Legends, and Crossfire: Legion. Founded by Rob Cunningham, Yossarian King, and Aaron Kambeitz in 2010, the award-winning Vancouver studio boast its own internal CG cinematics department, led by the founder of Pixar Canada, and has also been involved in various game-adjacent projects over the years – such as Project Eagle with the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and other initiatives with the eatART Foundation and Sanctuary AI. BBI was listed among the fastest growing Canadian companies by revenue in 2020 and 2021 by The Globe and Mail and Deloitte.

About Prime Matter

Headquartered in Munich, Prime Matter is a premium gaming label dedicated to delivering a range of immersive and diverse games from amazing gaming development talent all around the globe.

Working across projects of all styles, scopes and sizes, from distribution, to publishing, from ambitious indies taking their first step that need full support without compromising their dream, to larger established studios searching that next step in the global market and building of brands.

Prime Matter looks to lead through creativity, expression and passion, with games that will grip and enchant with enthralling story-telling, winning an audience with its incredible moments and larger-than-life experiences.

Jump into the game this Friday to celebrate the legacy of Shaquille O’Neal and listen to an eclectic range of tracks from Low Profile x CASUAL artists on the Soundtrack

Second wave of songs from the 2K Beats: The Search contest winners is available for listening now on SoundCloud

2K today revealed an in-depth look at Season 8 coming to NBA® 2K22 this Friday, July 1. In Season 8, players will chase glory and athletic brilliance for six weeks while earning new rewards along the way, as well as celebrate the historic legacy of this Season’s headline athlete, Shaquille O’Neal. Additionally, players can experience a brand new theme, new rewards, and Signature Challenges to complete throughout the quest for greatness.

NBA 2K22 Season 8 honours Shaq’s legendary combination of raw athleticism and finesse that dominated from coast to coast, showing fans that greatness is earned, not given. This Season also introduces many exciting new updates to MyCAREER and MyTEAM. More updates include:

• MyCAREER introduces new courts, new apparel, new rewards, and more. Players who reach Level 30 can zip around The City and Cancha Del Mar in an all-new Slime Skin for their Go-Karts, and Level 40 players can dash through MyCAREER in a brand new pair of Dash2K I winged shoes. Additionally, players can deck themselves out in Season 8’s all-gold NBA Finals-themed gear, including Gold Goggles, Gold Basketball Jersey, Gold Long Shorts, Gold Arm Sleeve, Gold Hat, Gold Tee, and a Gold Suit;

• MyTEAM this Season will focus on​​ some of the players who have made the biggest impact on the community over the last decade. Additionally, this Season adds End Game Jokic, Invincible Dr. J in Token Market, Invincible Dominique Wilkins as a reward for 2000 wins in Triple Threat, and more. Updates also include a Kobe and Shaq Pack at launch and brand new signature challenges centered around AI, Kobe, MJ, and LeBron. Lastly, a final Domination tier will be added to MyTEAM, where players can compete for End Game James Harden;

• The W* features former WNBA stars-turned coaches in Sheri Sam and Taj McWilliams-Franklin. In Season 8, players can lean on their basketball expertise and knowledge to reach the Hall of Fame tier to be rewarded with their contacts, including a Takeover Perk Picker. Players can also earn 2K Breakthrough Gear, an Extra Point Badge, 4,000 total VC, a Seasonal Clothing Bundle, and exclusive W Gear.

• First Fridays this Season feature a wide range of tracks from Low Profile x CASUAL. Low Profile, a women-owned music licensing and consultancy agency that has expanded to include the CASUAL record label, keeps an intentionally curated but eclectic roster of established, well-known artists and exciting new acts waiting to be discovered, and this season’s Soundtrack update will showcase 13 tracks from its catalogue. Check out the list of songs below and at Club 2K:

• Teddi Gold – The Floor Is Lava ft. Coolio;
• Saba – Stop That;
• Alex Frankel – Still Got It (Choices Remix);
• Deaton Chris Anthony – Das Right;
• Jany Green – Lost In Love;
• Xeno_ – Heterodyne;
• Xan Griffin – Lightly ft. Lani Rose;
• Carneyval & Goldman – I’M IN LA;
• Masego – You Gon’ Learn Some Jazz Today;
• Bravo & Immortal Girlfriend – Atlantis;
• AV Dummy – Commercial Street;
• Carneyval – Shake Your Hips!;
• Saba – MOST;

• 2K Beats: The Search, NBA 2K’s annual international contest to discover the next up-and-coming artists, teamed up with SoundCloud this year to select the 20 winning tracks to be  added to the NBA 2K22 Soundtrack. The first wave of winners was announced last month, and you can check out the last 10 tracks being added to the game for Season 8 below and listen to them now on SoundCloud. Additionally, find out more about the second wave of winning artists here:

• NYNE – Villain (Produced by Hamley);
• AR Immortal – Oski;
• tyler coolidge – “SLOW BURNER”;
• SAMMY STANZA – “Saints & Sinners” featuring MAL-THA-MND;
• Trey Wavey – Power to Heal;
• DAVEYTHEGREAT – Rebellious Subjects, Enemies of Progress;
• TT(TopTier) – Step Up;
• Martian – I Know;
• Josh! – Dope;
• MvkeyyJ – Gimmie Dat (feat. Aklesso).

For all the details on what’s included in Season 8 of NBA 2K22, check out the latest Courtside Report.

NBA 2K22 is available worldwide 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 2K22 official website.

Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K22 is rated PG by the OFLC.

Follow NBA 2K22 on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook for all the latest news.

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

*The City and The W are available on the new-generation of NBA 2K22 and require PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S hardware to play.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – JUNE 30^TH, 2022 – During the Mario + Rabbids® Sparks of Hope Showcase, Davide Soliani, Creative Director on the game did a deep dive into the cosmic adventure that awaits Mario and his friends.

He announced that new composers are joining the adventure: legendary Japanese composer Yoko Shimomura and the multi-awarded composer Gareth Coker. Acclaimed British video game composer Grant Kirkhope also returns to the franchise, after masterfully scoring Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle.

The full Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Showcase is available on Youtube and the two trailers showcased can be viewed here:

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope will be available on October 20^th in three editions, Standard, Cosmic* and Gold, on Nintendo Switch™ exclusively. The Gold Edition will include the Season Pass for players who wish to extend their adventures. The “Megabug Pack”, weapons themed after the infamous Megabug from Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, will be offered as a preorder bonus. Two collectible figurines, representing Rabbid Mario and Rabbid Peach, will also be available on usual local retailers’ website.

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

*The Cosmic Edition will be available at select retailers.

About Mario + Rabbids^® Sparks of Hope

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

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed ®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew®, Tom Clancy’s The Division®, and Watch Dogs®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2021–22 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,129 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

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

RETURN TO BANDAI NAMCO’S ENGAGING AND BEAUTIFUL FARMING SIM IN DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: FRIENDS OF THE GREAT KINGDOM, COMING IN 2022

Sequel in the Popular Series Brings Back Doraemon’s Engrossing Gameplay, Beautiful Environments and Emotional Storytelling

Leading video game publisher and developer Bandai Namco Europe today announced DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: FRIENDS OF THE GREAT KINGDOM, the sequel in the popular farm simulation series known for its popular mascot and engaging world, is coming in 2022 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation5, and STEAM.

DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: FRIENDS OF THE GREAT KINGDOM brings back the beloved Doraemon with an all-new original heartwarming story. Players guide Doraemon and his friends as they set up their farm on an unknown planet, experiencing casual farm simulation game play set against a picturesque landscape with realistic natural elements such as wind, light, and seasons.

“DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: FRIENDS OF THE GREAT KINGDOM builds on the traits that have set this series apart, as a relaxing and well-paced farm simulation game with beloved characters, compelling storytelling, and a rich, visually beautiful fantasy world,” said Koji Nakajima, Producer at Bandai Namco Entertainment. “DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: FRIENDS OF THE GREAT KINGDOM takes players and their friends on a journey with Doraemon, Noby, and other lovable characters as they build their farm and experience life on another planet.”

Players can experience DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: FRIENDS OF THE GREAT KINGDOMas a single-player game or with a friend in offline “couch” co-op, teaming up to build their farms and enjoy activities together such as harvesting crops, tending to animals, or going fishing. The sequel delivers new gameplay with Doraemon’s Gadgets, unique tools such as a “Mini Raincloud” and “Farm Restaurant” that players can use to improve and better manage their homestead.

Also released today, the DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: FRIENDS OF THE GREAT KINGDOMannouncement trailer:

DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: FRIENDS OF THE GREAT KINGDOM comes to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation5, and PC on Steam in 2022.

For more information on DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: FRIENDS OF THE GREAT KINGDOM andother products from Bandai Namco Europe, please visit www.bandainamcoent.com or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU, or join the conversation on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoEU. 

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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™. 

For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu 

Voices of Mario, Luigi, Master Chief, and Cortana among special guests

ATLANTA – 29 June 2022 – MomoCon 2022 was the most attended in the show’s history, with 42,000 gamers, animation fans, and cosplayers filling the Georgia World Congress Center for the largest gaming convention in the Southeast United States from 26-29 May 2022.

MomoCon 2022 was the first event taking place in the traditional Memorial Day Weekend window since 2019, when organizers skipped two regularly-scheduled events for the health and safety of the community. Despite this extended absence, fans came roaring back, breaking the show’s previous attendance record.

Many special guests helped make this record possible, as the four-day event featured many luminaries from the gaming and animation communities. Charles Martinet, the voice of Mario and Luigi since 1992, hosted a panel where fans got to see the voice behind two of gaming’s most iconic characters. Fans also got to meet Steve Downes (Halo’s Master Chief) and Jen Taylor (Halo’s Cortana in the games and TV series, RWBY’s Salem), and more.

Fans of both western and eastern animation got to meet some of the talent behind their favorite series. The voices of Avatar: The Last Airbender brought more than 2,000 fans together to celebrate the franchise ahead of the reveal of the three upcoming films. Greg Baldwin also hosted his own panel, “Tea with Uncle Iroh”, welcoming another 2,000 excited fans ready to get some one-on-one time with their beloved Uncle.

Fans also got to hear from and take part in Q&A sessions with cast members from beloved series like My Hero Academia, Teen Titans, Samurai Jack, and more. Attendees also had the chance to meet Bill Farmer, the iconic voice of Disney’s Goofy since 1987.

MomoCon hosted a variety of competitive gaming tournaments across Memorial Day weekend, including a $5,000 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament. Along with other gaming tournaments, fans took in high-flying Stranglehold Championship Wrestling matches, melodic tunes in the Disney Singing Contest Finale, indie game showcases, and the return of MomoCon’s Friday night cosplay showcase.

“It was amazing being able to bring back MomoCon and have such a tremendous turnout,” said Jess Merriman, co-founder of MomoCon. “Seeing everyone apart of our tight-knit community have the opportunity to reconnect in person reminded us why we are so passionate about MomoCon. We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back in 2023 and expanding to even greater horizons!”

For more information, please visit the official website or follow MomoCon on Facebook and Twitter.

About MomoCon      

Founded in 2004 by Jessica Merriman and Chris Stuckey, then students at Georgia Tech, MomoCon has grown from a 700 person on campus event to the largest event in the southeast United States for fans of video games, animation, cosplay, comics and tabletop games.

Tell the story of your colony on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One next month – preorders available now

Middlesborough, UK. (June 29, 2022) — Developer and publisher Double Eleven (Rust Console Edition, Prison Architect Console Edition), in coordination with Ludeon Studios (RimWorld), has announced that it is releasing RimWorld Console Edition next month. The former PC exclusive will be available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on July 29th for $39.99 USD. Preorders are available now at rimworld.double11.com/preorder. 

One of PC gaming’s brightest colony builders since its full release in 2018, RimWorld Console Edition promises expertly crafted colony building gameplay from one of the industry’s most experienced studios. Today’s announcement trailer gives fans the first peek at gameplay as colonies spring to life and their inhabitants face both existential and wacky challenges.  

Check out the RimWorld Console Edition announcement trailer:

RimWorld is a unique space colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller that tasks players with directing their colonists to harvest materials and build a self-sustaining society. Drawing heavy inspiration from classics like Dwarf Fortress, Firefly and Dune, RimWorld puts every choice in the player’s hands, from the health of their colonists to the style of their colony. Double Eleven has worked closely with original creator Ludeon Studios to produce a console version of RimWorld that is as intuitive and fun as the PC edition and stays true to its roots. Expertly crafting the game’s nuanced keyboard mapping to controllers, console players will be right at home as they begin to build their colonies. 

Beginning with three survivors of a shipwreck on a distant world, the three AI Storytellers dictate the pace of each game of RimWorld. A story generator at its core, the game is designed to co-author exponential stories spanning the hilarious, tragic, and triumphant. Each colonist has their own unique and personal background which affects the outcome of their behaviors and how their part in each story plays out. As you develop your colony, your colonists may help you build – or destroy – your settlements and relationships with each other as you expand around the planet. 

Tame and train animals, travel around the globe and choose how your story plays out – just be careful, your colonists are all unique individuals with their own motivations and goals – and that can throw an X factor into your best-laid plans. With new generated worlds at each playthrough, RimWorld presents a unique and unforgettable story-driven experience each time. 

For more information about RimWorld Console Edition please visit rimworld.double11.com

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About Double Eleven Double Eleven Limited are a full-service games publisher and developer based in Teesside. Since becoming an independent publisher, they have focused on bringing great games like Minecraft Dungeons, Prison Architect, Goat Simulator and Rust to new platforms and audiences. Double Eleven has also developed a strong reputation for technical skill, working on games such as the Lego Harry Potter series (PS4/XB1/Switch), Crackdown 3 (Windows 10), and has just announced that they are working with Bethesda to bring new adventures to The Wasteland in Fallout 76.

A New Chapter in the Star Ocean Series Will Launch on October 27. Pre-orders Available Starting Tomorrow

LONDON (June 29, 2022) – SQUARE ENIX® announced today that STAR OCEAN® THE DIVINE FORCE™, an all-new entry in the beloved action-RPG series, will release on October 27 for the PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console, the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) console, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and STEAM®. Developed by tri-Ace Inc., STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE marks a new chapter in galactic history and will tell a gripping story that seamlessly melds science fiction and fantasy elements. Pre-orders for physical and digital versions are available starting tomorrow.

To celebrate the latest entry in the STAR OCEAN series, the developers have prepared three beautiful trailers below:

STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE will be available as a physical and digital Standard edition across all platforms. There is also a Digital Deluxe Edition which will be available across all platforms. Players who purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition will get their hands on a beautiful soundtrack composed for STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE, as well as in-game items which include the Armour pack, Accessory pack, and Weapons pack.

Customers who early purchase any physical or digital edition of STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE will receive a mini game pawn pack*. Customers who pre-order either the Digital Standard Edition or Digital Deluxe Edition will also receive an in-game item weapon pack for the protagonists, the “Greatsword” for Raymond, “Lionheart’s Blutgang”, and the “Dual blades” for Laeticia, “Flashing Naglering.”

The game features dual protagonists, who offer different story perspectives and gameplay experiences: Raymond, the captain of the space trading ship, Ydas, and Laeticia, the princess-knight of a kingdom on the underdeveloped planet, Aster IV. Fate will bring Raymond, Laeticia, and several other ally characters together, all designed by renowned artist Akiman (STAR OCEAN: Integrity and Faithlessness, STREET FIGHTER series).

*The digital early purchase incentive will be available until November 30, 2022.
* The physical early purchase incentive will be offered by select retailers and will be available while stocks last.

For more information, visit: www.starocean.com

About the STAR OCEAN Series
Developed by tri-Ace Inc. and published by Square Enix, the STAR OCEAN series is a long-running action-RPG series spanning multiple entries and commemorated its 25^th anniversary in 2021. The series is known for its exciting gameplay, epic storylines, diverse cast of characters, as well as its innovative approach to action combat. In 2019, an HD remaster of the first installment in the series, STAR OCEAN First Departure R, released for the Nintendo Switch™ system and PlayStation®4 console, delivering the classic title with updated visuals, audio, and several quality-of-life improvements to fans around the world. Releasing in 2022, STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE marks the sixth main installment in the series and will deliver a fresh and exciting gameplay experience to existing fans and newcomers alike.

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.

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

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© 2022 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Developed by tri-Ace Inc. CHARACTER DESIGN：akiman

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Sara Stapleton brings 20 years experience in private equity, private and public companies, and VCs across acquisitions and divestitures, joint ventures, minority investments and structured finance transactions to further Tether Games’ growth strategy.

HENDERSON, Nevada – June 29, 2022 – Tether Games, the world’s leading independent developer of skill-based games, today announced that Sara Stapleton has joined its women-led executive team as General Counsel, Chief Business Officer and Secretary. Stapleton most recently served as Vice President Acquisitions and Business Affairs at Zynga where she led investment, partnership and M&A strategy for the social casino team. She will leverage her 20 years of experience in the Silicon Valley among private equity, private and public companies, and venture capital firms in acquisitions and divestitures, joint ventures, minority investments and structured finance transactions to help further drive Tether Games’ next phase of growth.

Stapleton said, “Tim and Aletheia have built a world-class company in the skill-based gaming market. As more players discover the thrill of competitive play in skill-based gaming, and as more companies look to broaden their reach to users through engaging content, Tether Games is uniquely positioned to serve these audiences with its superior quality head-to-head competition and tournament style games. I look forward to applying my experience in investments, M&A, and scaling high-growth organizations to help take Tether Games to new heights.”

Tim O’Neil, Co-Founder and CEO of Tether Games, said: “This is an exciting time for our business with rapid growth across our catalog of games. I am delighted Sara has joined our team to help us accelerate our growth. Her expertise in investments and M&A within the tech and gaming industries, along with her understanding of how to work closely with Fortune 500 companies in this space make her ideally suited to accelerate our growth during these times of significant growth and change.”

Aletheia O’Neil, Co-Founder and COO of Tether Games, said: “As part of our commitment to continually attract and retain women thought leaders from the games industry, we are pleased to announce that Sara has joined Tether Games. We’re in a unique position, poised for tremendous market growth as more players embrace casual competition on mobile. With the addition of Sara’s expertise to lead our global partnership and investment efforts, we’ll further be able to drive the global expansion of our skill-based games.”

Today’s news falls on the heels of Tether Games’ recent growth announcement of achieving $250 million in total gross lifetime revenue for the company in 2021 and taking its total catalog up to 27 titles downloaded by over 30 million players worldwide. Tether Games’ extensive catalog of skill-based games allows players to engage in head-to-head competitions, large multi-entry tournaments and bracket-based tournaments. Players can join multi-round tournaments for the chance to earn cash rewards as well as other prizes, including trophies.

To learn more about Tether Games’ skill-based games, visit www.tethergames.com.

About Tether Games
Tether Games is the world’s leading independent developer of skill-based games. Its growing catalog of 27 skill-based mobile games are played by over 30 million players worldwide, including hit titles Solitaire Cube, 21 Blitz, and Cube Cube. Founded in 2014, Tether Studios brings its passion for competitive play to global audiences, where players compete in head-to-head competitions for real-money prizes. For more information about Tether Games’ skill-based games, visit www.tethergames.com.