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Deliver Us Mars celebrates a successful mission with major update

Frontier Foundry and KeokeN Interactive have released a major update for sci-fi adventure game Deliver Us Mars, which is available now on PlayStation® 5, PlayStation® 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

The update, available today for all platforms, brings visual improvements and additional tweaks across the game. New features include a Quality Mode option for next-gen consoles, adaptive trigger support for the DualSense™ controller on PS5, and additional accessibility settings. For PC players, AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.1 is now supported.

Deliver Us Mars tells the story of Kathy Johanson, an astronaut-in-training who joins a dangerous mission to retrieve revolutionary technology from the Red Planet that could save Earth. Kathy’s motivations are complicated, however, by the possibility that her long-lost father may still be alive and waiting for her on Mars. 

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Milestone and Mattel Celebrate the Success of Hot Wheels Unleashed

  • More than two million units sold worldwide with more than eight million players
  • Total playing time is equivalent to 929 years
  • More than 1.3 million users have created content through the in-game Livery Editor and Track Builder 

Sydney, Australia – April 12, 2023 — Bringing the fun of the iconic Hot Wheels™ brand to all main gaming platforms, Hot Wheels Unleashed™ has been the most successful title in Milestone history. A year and a half since its launch, Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Milestone, a leading global racing game developer, reveal data showcasing the games’ success.            

Hot Wheels Unleashed has sold more than two million copies worldwide and boasts more than eight million players registered across different platforms, including Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation™ Plus collection, who have collectively spent the equivalent of nearly 929 years playing the game.

Highly accessible, yet full of advanced techniques, the action-packed arcade-style racing game allows Hot Wheels fans to drift, boost, jump, and crash in over 60 vehicles and six different environments. Since launch, the Hot Wheels® Twin Mill™ 2021 emerges as the most used car, across all vehicle categories, being selected for over 20% of total races played.

“We are always excited to find great partners that help us bring Mattel’s brands to fans in all-new ways”, said Mike DeLaet, Global Head of Digital Gaming at Mattel. “Milestone has done a phenomenal job with Hot Wheels Unleashed, and we’re thrilled that the Hot Wheels community has loved the game as much as we loved creating it”.

“Hot Wheels boasts one of the most engaged and passionate fan bases of any brand in the world”, said Luisa Bixio, Milestone CEO. “We’re proud that Mattel trusted us to bring the brand to life in Hot Wheels Unleashed, and so pleased with how consumers have responded”.

Hot Wheels Unleashed includes two features that allow players to express their creativity. With the Livery Editor, fans can customise the look of their beloved vehicles and make them unique by applying colors and shapes to Hot Wheels Originals™ and Real Manufacturer cars. To date, more than one million liveries have been created with a peak of more than 20 thousand submissions in a single day. The Track Builder is dedicated to players who want to take full control of the iconic orange track and build their dream circuits; so far, more than 350,000 original tracks have been designed to unleash maximum fun.

These impressive figures demonstrate the passion of the Hot Wheels fan base and their desire to feel part of the historic brand that marked the childhood of many of today’s gamers.

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About Milestone
Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest-established racing game developers in the world.  The 200+ people team is responsible for hit series like Hot Wheels Unleashed, MotoGP™, MXGP, and Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, as well as RIDE and Gravel, Milestone’s own IPs. For more information, please visit  www.milestone.it

HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ © 2023. Published and Developed by Milestone S.r.l. All rights reserved. HOT WHEELS™ and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel. ©2023 Mattel. All manufacturers, accessory suppliers, names, tracks, sponsors, brands, and associated imagery featured in this game are trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved.  


About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends®, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Monster High® and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music, and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us online at mattel.com

Road Diner Simulator Showcases Immersive Gameplay in New Teaser Trailer

Kraków, Poland – 11 April 2023 – Road Diner Simulator, the neon-lit management simulator with shared world features from publisher DRAGO Entertainment, highlights its groundbreaking Gas Station Simulator cross-game support and immersive world in a new cinematic teaser trailer.

Purchase a late-50s dive on the iconic Route 66 and get to work creating an establishment catering to all types of patrons. Choose from a robust selection of decor to create an atmosphere appealing to different clientele. Aim for a charming diner filled with rich aromas ideal for tourists or make inroads with a tougher crowd to create a cigarette-filled haven for bikers, criminals, and outcasts. No matter who patronizes the diner, there’s no shortage of interesting characters and fascinating stories to hear.

Raise money for future renovations by providing excellent dining experiences. Hire a talented staff, select from a range of menu offerings, including pre-made meals and custom creations, and master the grill with a robust cooking system to create signature dishes. Take customer orders, prepare their meals, and serve the dishes while interacting with patrons to build rapport. Purchase new equipment to increase the diner’s overall quality and grow the business from a run-down dive to a must-visit attraction.

Witness a connected experience thanks to Gas Station Simulator cross-game support. Watch diners and nearby gas stations evolving in real-time by owning both games for an immersive, interconnected dynasty of interstate commerce.

More key features include:

  • Interact with a variety of NPCs to learn their unique stories, from traveling VIPs to locals and everyone in between
  • Balance management, hiring, and business growth decision affecting every aspect of the diner
  • Master multiple activities like cooking and cleaning with meaningful skill progression
  • Build your diner from scratch
  • Witness breathtaking visual effects and features, including Lumen and Nanite, made possible by Unreal Engine 5

“Road Diner Simulator captures a slice of Americana by providing entrepreneurs with a deeply immersive and detailed experience covering all aspects of running a business,” said Karol Sasorski, Marketing Manager, DRAGO Entertainment. “We can’t wait to see what kind of diners restauranters create and their impact on gas stations when Road Diner Simulator comes to Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG!”

Road Diner Simulator will be available on PC via Steam, Epic, and GOG, with console versions planned for the future. For more information, wishlist the game on Steam and follow DRAGO Entertainment on Twitter and Facebook.

About DRAGO Entertainment

DRAGO Entertainment began operations in 1998 in Krakow, Poland. The company initially focused on creating innovative projects for international video publishers as an external contractor while strengthening internal competencies and creating a friendly and professional team to develop their own titles. Since adopting a new strategy in 2018, their goal is to deliver high-quality productions on an international level.

The studio’s flagship title is Gas Station Simulator, which released on September 15, 2021 and immediately become a best seller on Steam. DRAGO Entertainment is currently broadening their horizons with new projects and continuing to support their current titles. 

Learn more about DRAGO Entertainment on the official website. 

Rendezvous, Cyber-Noir Thriller, Launches on PC Today

YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia – 12 April, 2023 – Rendezvous, a sci-fi puzzle adventure developed by Pendopo Creations and published by Hitcents, travels through cyber-noir cities on a quest to rescue a man’s sister today on Windows PC via Steam. 

Step into the shoes of Setyo, a former criminal turned security technician as his sister becomes embroiled in one of the most treacherous cyber criminal groups. Travel through the grungy cities of Neo-Surabaya and Bay City as Setyo reckons with his dark past and attempts to prevent his sister from following in his footsteps. 

Venture through multiple paths across Neo-Surabaya and Bay City to discover essential tools, powerful items, and hidden objects of interest vital to Setyo’s path to redemption and quest to rescue his sister. Experience an impactful story of love, grief, and absolution featuring stylized 2D pixel art and a 2.5D world with dynamic lighting that bring Setyo’s story to life.

Utilize Setyo’s criminal past to solve challenging puzzles, gather clues, and unravel long-hidden secrets. Face off against and take down brutal enemies in multiple ways, from assembling an arsenal of deadly weapons to taking a stealthier approach that avoids outright carnage. 

“Rendezvous has always been a love letter to both our families and how technology can change the world around us,” said Puspa, CEO and Chairman of Pendopo Studios. “We hope that Setyo’s story of redemption and love for his sister will inspire gamers of all generations to cherish their loved ones.”

Rendezvous launches on Steam for Windows PC today, for USD $12.99. It will support English and Indonesian languages.

To learn more, follow @PendopoStudio and @Hitcents on Twitter and @PendopoCreations on TikTok, subscribe to Pendopo Creations’ official YouTube, wishlist Rendezvous on Steam, and join the studio’s Discord community.

About Hitcents

Founded in the late ‘90s as a pay for click ad service, Hitcents soon branched into game development once the founders Chris and Clinton Mills created the studio’s biggest franchise, Draw a Stickman, that has over 100 million downloads across mobiles, PC, and consoles to date. Now an indie publisher, the team focuses on exciting game experiences that transcends age ranges by combining wholesome themes with hardcore gameplay.

About Pendopo Creations

Based out of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Pendopo Creations is an indie studio focused on immersive gaming experiences featuring unique worlds and highlighting underrepresented communities.

Survive Unknown Hazards in Farworld Pioneers on May 30

The latest IP from former Rimworld, Starbound artists and developers launches on PC, Game Pass, and consoles this May

COLUMBUS, Ga. — April 6, 2023 — Farworld Pioneers, the open world 2D side-scrolling survival title following a team of scientists after wrecking on a random planet from developers Igloosoft and publisher tinyBuild, explores PC and Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. A recently updated playable demo featuring the first planet game is available now on Steam.

Start with just your best friend, Buddy(™), and a survival pod to build your way to huge colonies on alien worlds. Find ways to survive by using surrounding resources, hunt local wildlife to sustain health and stamina, and research ways of expanding the colony. With a lot of determination, you can even build a ship to transport surviving colonists to other planets with different ecosystems, biomes, and secrets to discover. 

You can play alone or with friends in multiplayer mode, which supports up to 32 people on a server. Move seamlessly from PvP to co-operative, existing between groups online using a dynamic faction system. Peril lurks around every corner, as randomly generated monsters can attack at a moment’s notice and the more your base grows, the more you’ll make yourself the target for raiders. Prepare for attack by finding and mining raw materials, and outfitting survivors with the best protective gear and weaponry. There are also plenty of gizmos to be discovered by research and leveling up skill trees to increase productivity.

Experience scenic landscapes on a 2D scrolling canvas that keeps adventurers hungry for more. A pixelated color palette that ranges from dark hues and vivid colors provides a contrast that makes sprites and different environments pop on screen with many different biomes like sand-swept deserts, forest terrains, and frosty plains inhabited by manseals. Oh, and don’t forget to keep an eye out for the adorable dog companion Weenie.

“Farworld Pioneers is a combination of many different genres and mechanics,” said Rho Watson, Founder and Developer, Igloosoft. “We’ve combined a sandbox experience with AI colonists and base-building mechanics to give players a reason to always be expanding and improving their colony.” 

Farworld Pioneers launches on PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. It will also be launching on PC and Xbox Game Pass on day one.

To learn more, visit Igloosoft’s official website and follow @IgloosoftGames and @tinyBuild on Twitter.

About Igloosoft

Igloosoft is an indie game studio founded by Rho Watson, who previously worked on successful titles such as Starbound, RimWorld and Gnomoria. Watson gathered a team of experienced creators & gamedev veterans to realize the vision of an open world 2D sandbox game that offered more than a mere fight for survival on a foreign planet. 

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild is a Seattle-based indie label behind the Hello Neighbor franchise and over 30 renowned titles, including Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners and Party Hard. With additional development offices in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Riga, Latvia, tinyBuild is rapidly building a portfolio of fun, high-quality games across multiple platforms.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Reveals May 23 Release Date in New Supercharged Trailer

PARIS — April 11, 2023 — Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, the bloody and explosive homage to the retro shooters of yore set in Games Workshop’s iconic universe, will launch on May 23, 2023. Coming to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, the game is open for pre-order now on all platforms (except Nintendo Switch).

Focus Entertainment, Auroch Digital and Games Workshop combined their passion to bring this exciting new addition to the Warhammer 40,000 universe to life. Boltgun is a neo-retro, over-the-top shooter driven by unrestrained nostalgia for the fast-paced FPS action of the ‘90s — a stunningly modern boomer-shooter with fluid gameplay and glorious sprite art.

Step into the ceramite-armored boots of a mighty, battle-hardened Space Marine — charge, shoot and chainsword your way through the ruinous forces of Chaos. Unleash your holy arsenal to purge the creatures of darkness in an implacable pixel bloodbath!

Sign up as a Focus member to get exclusive news and upcoming special offers for Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun and the whole Focus catalog.

Learn How to Survive the Deadly Future of Reality Entertainment with Showgunners’ New Gameplay Overview Trailer

Play smart and hit hard to win in this action-packed turn-based strategy game, launching May 2 on PC

THE HAGUE, The Netherlands – April 11, 2023 – Good Shepherd Entertainment and Artificer have released a new gameplay overview trailer for Showgunners, the turn-based strategy game set on a blockbuster reality TV show in a dystopian future. You’ll get the full breakdown on what it takes to survive hellish obstacle courses, ambushes and challenges to the delight of the fans in this over-the-top tribute to action classics like American Gladiators, RoboCop and The Running Man.

Whether you’re competing for money, fame or revenge, you’ll need every advantage to win against Showgunners’ fierce opponents. Use your squad’s unique abilities to gain an edge: swap places with enemies as Tybalt, overwhelm foes with Warden’s robotic strength, and find the perfect sniping position with Phantom’s cloak. But combat’s not the only thing that matters – the best champs know how to win the love of the fans with exceptional plays, earning better rewards to use in the heat of the action.

You’ll need both brawn and brains, too, thanks to dynamic puzzles and lethal traps in each unique level. And remember to watch out for surprise twists from the show’s director, who’s more than willing to throw out the rules to boost ratings for his corporate overlords!

Showgunners will debut on May 2, 2023, on PC via Steam and GOG.com and is available to wishlist now. For more on the game, visit www.showgunners.com, and follow the latest updates on Discord.

About Good Shepherd Entertainment

Good Shepherd Entertainment is an award-winning independent game publisher based in the Netherlands. The company has built a robust global footprint, shepherding talented development teams to create impactful games that innovate, challenge, and – most importantly – entertain. We’ve done this by pairing creators with writers, musicians and IP powerhouses and through strategic partnerships with some of the industry’s most notable names, including Devolver Digital, Croteam and Perfect World. In addition to the acclaimed John Wick Hex and Monster Train, GSE’s selection of titles includes Hellboy Web of Wyrd, Showgunners, Phantom Doctrine, the Transport Fever series, and the Hard West series. For more information, visit www.GoodShepherd.games.

About Artificer

Artificer is a Warsaw-based studio founded by the team responsible for Hard West and Phantom Doctrine. Artificer is equipped to punch above its weight class: the studio consists of over 40 talented developers, including many award-winning veterans who have previously worked on numerous acclaimed titles, including Call of Juarez, Outriders, The Witcher, Dying Light, Shadow Warrior 3 and the Dead Island series.

Led by the “measure twice, cut once” philosophy, with immense devotion to hand-crafted work and strongly established turn-based experience, Artificer is ready to present you with their latest turn-based title: Showgunners.

STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN AVAILABLE NOW ON STEAM

SYDNEY (11th April 2023) – SQUARE ENIX® has announced that STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN™ is available now on PC via STEAM®. Developed in collaboration with Team NINJA from KOEI TECMO GAMES, creators of the NINJA GAIDEN and Nioh series, this action RPG brings a bold, new vision to the FINAL FANTASY® series that both existing fans and new players alike can enjoy.

The game is now permanently available at a lower price across all platforms, making it the perfect time to experience Jack’s quest to destroy Chaos. For more information, visit: https://www.square-enix-games.com/sopffo

Newcomers can get caught up on the game’s story by watching the new STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN recap trailer

In STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN, players can experience an alternate retelling of the classic FINAL FANTASY story, with a blend of challenging and strategic action-packed gameplay set in the world and lore of the beloved series.

Join Jack and his allies Ash, Jed, Neon and Sophia, as they throw open the gates of the Chaos Shrine and step into a world of dark fantasy and take on exhilarating battles to discover if they are truly the Warriors of Light the prophecy foretold.

Players can also enjoy three expansions for STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN. Players can access each of the expansions through the game’s Season Pass, which is included in the Digital Deluxe Edition.  Those who already have the Standard Edition of the game can purchase the Season Pass separately.

  • Jack and his allies must face new challenges in Trials of the Dragon King, which sees appearances from Bahamut, the king that rules over dragonkind, and the Warrior of Light, who fights to restore light to the crystals and save the world.
  • Wanderer of the Rift picks up the storyline from Trials of the Dragon King, in which players can pit Jack and his allies against Gilgamesh, the dimension traveling fan-favourite character from the FINAL FANTASY series.
  • DIFFERENT FUTURE sees Jack and company guided by the spirit of a moogle to reach a city in an alternate time and space to face one last challenge, concluding the STRANGER OF PARADISE storyline.

STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is now available on PlayStation®5 consoles, PlayStation®4 consoles, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One as well as PC via STEAM® and the Epic Games Store. For more information, visit:  https://www.square-enix-games.com/sopffo

Official Website: https://www.square-enix-games.com/sopffo

ABOUT Team NINJA

Team NINJA is one of KOEI TECMO GAMES’ six brands, with development teams specializing in creating hardcore action games. Their most famous series include: NINJA GAIDEN, DEAD OR ALIVE and Nioh, and the team consistently develops new titles that receive praise from all around the world.

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 173 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

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

© 2022-2023 KOEI TECMO GAMES/SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.

CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA

LOGO ILLUSTRATION: ©2021 YOSHITAKA AMANO

FINAL FANTASY, the STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN logo, DRAGON QUEST, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, and TAITO are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. “PlayStation,” “PS4” and “PS5” are a registered trademark or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

April showers bring naval powers in World of Warships: Legends’ latest update

Spring into all new content, with bonuses for Legends’ fourth anniversary, the debut of a brand-new card collection, an exciting range for Golden Week, a new five-week campaign and more

11th April – The April update marks the fourth anniversary of World of Warships Legends with plenty of in-game rewards including a Premium Tier IV destroyer for veteran players. Alongside these celebrations, Legends gears up for a slew of Japanese-themed content drops, with a Golden Week range arriving on April 24, the introduction of card Collections to the game, and Japanese Premium battleship Iwami waiting at the end of another classic Warships campaign.

World of Warships: Legends turns four!

Marking four years since the launch of the game’s open Beta test, World of Warships: Legends is celebrating its anniversary by sharing a special Loyalty Reward bundle with players. These prizes increase in value based on how long players have been in the game, with seasoned Legends veterans unlocking an exclusive Tier IV destroyer, the French Premium ship Cyclone. Additional rewards can be achieved by completing a special time-limited anniversary mission.

Silver Tsurugi Campaign and Golden Week Content

Celebrations don’t stop there! With Golden Week coming up, on 24th April Legends is introducing a special range of content as a part of the festivities. Included in this range are ship skins, a new crate, and a unique Commander guise that comes equipped with its own special voiceover.

More Japanese content continues, with the new Silver Tsurugi Campaign. Following the classic five-week, 100-milestone format, this campaign culminates in the enviable Japanese Premium battleship Iwami. Worth adding to any armada, Iwami maximises its incredible accuracy through both lethal torpedoes and rapid-firing main calibre guns. 

Collections come to Legends

Debuting into Legends’ waters, Collections enter in this update. Obtained through special crates and across mission chains, these collectibles offer a new way to put together memorabilia. The first of this new series is the 12-card Kaigun collection, themed around Japanese Navy Commanders, ships, and aircraft. For completing this inaugural collection, players will be rewarded with Mikasa ’23, sporting a bright new paint job.

Into the Arena with Arms Race Mode

Closing out this packed update is the launch of three Arena Seasons in Legends. Kicking off April 20, players can battle it out in Arms Race Mode, using ships from Tier VII-Legendary to prove their mettle, depending on the season.

All aboard for $120,000 in rewards

Adding to the fun, World of Warships is introducing an exciting month-long opportunity for PC players to win their share of a $120,000 prize pool! From April 6, players who unlock three selected newcomer achievements can earn $20 to their PayPal account. Seasoned players can also get in on the action, by inviting new players through the Recruiting Station, to unlock $10 per recruit to their wallet.

This update also brings a number of bug fixes, upgrades and balance changes across the game.

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About World of Warships: Legends

Experience epic naval action in World of Warships: Legends, a massively multiplayer online game where you can master the seas in history’s greatest warships! Recruit legendary commanders from maritime history, upgrade your vessels and stake your claim to naval supremacy with or against players around the world in thrilling and immersive battles.

World of Warships: Legends brings the online naval action loved by millions to home consoles for the very first time, alongside a host of content and features exclusive to the console experience.

Official website: https://wowslegends.com/

About World of Warships

World of Warships is a free, historical, online combat PC game from Wargaming. With its massive fleet of most iconic war vessels, including five different ship classes and strategically designed environment, World of Warships provides the ultimate naval warfare gaming experience, suitable for everyone. Thanks to its largest collection of historically accurate ships available to play, World of Warships prides itself as a digital ship museum and a focal point for naval history enthusiasts. New thematic content and innovative game modes are being added on a regular basis, providing a diverse and exciting gameplay to its broad player base.

One franchise – multiple platforms

After the successful launch of World of Warships on PC, its unique gameplay and design has been adapted to bring free massive naval battles to other platforms with World of Warships: Legends available on PlayStation and Xbox and World of Warships Blitz on iOS and Android mobile devices. Official website: http://www.worldofwarships.eu

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 16 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.

Official website: wargaming.com

Penny Arcade’s Acquisitions Incorporated’s Series 2 Achieves 170% Crowdfunding Goal

Fully Funded in 13 Days, Live Roleplay Series Promises New Mischief for Fans

Redmond, Washington – 11 April 2023 – Penny Arcade’s popular live-play D&D series founded in 2008, Acquisitions Incorporated, rolled a natural 20 with its now closed Series 2 Kickstarter, exceeding its original goal by 170% for a whopping $424,478 earned in total! Having secured its Series 2 funding, this fantasy startup is ready to celebrate their 15th year of growth in style.

The successful funding of Series 2 will enable the pioneering live show to build upon its impressive legacy with bigger and more elaborate productions, highlighting the narrative prowess of dungeon-masters Jeremy Crawford, Lead Rules Designer of Dungeons and Dragons, and Series 1’s Chris Perkins, Senior Story Designer of Dungeons and Dragons. 

As a pivotal trailblazer in the space, Acquisitions Incorporated paved the way for a new era of roleplay adventure podcasts, including household names like Critical Role and Dimension20. Now in its 15th year, its fandom and franchise have grown significantly to include annually anticipated live performances at Penny Arcade Expos (PAX), its own tabletop board games, and even an official D&D Sourcebook published in 2019.

“We’re basically a classic punk band getting the crew back together to show these kids how a real party’s supposed to go down, with more excessively nerdy fantasy stage designs, of course,” said Jerry Holkins, co-founder, Penny Arcade. “Our entire cast is incredibly thankful to all of our backers and we can’t wait to make some magic for the world this summer.”

Acquisitions Incorporated: The Series 2 will star:

  • Jerry Holkins, co-founder of Penny Arcade and Acquisitions Inc.
  • Mike Krahulik, co-founder of Penny Arcade and Acquisitions Inc.
  • Jasmine Bhullar, Streamer and veteran of TTRPG live plays including Critical Role, Dimension20, and Penny Arcade’s Court of Cups
  • Anna Prosser, Producer, performing artist and mainstay in TTRPG actual plays including Acquisitions Incorporated and Dice Camera Action
  • More returning friends and special guests to be announced soon!

Acquisitions Incorporated: The Series 2 will kick off this September 2023. For further information, please visit Penny Arcade’s official website or follow Penny Arcade on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.

About Acquisitions Incorporated

At Acquisitions Incorporated, you inquire – we acquire™. For nearly twenty years, other people have had things you’ve really wanted and we’ve gone over there to get those things, even if they didn’t want us to do that. Typically, they don’t. But we don’t work for them, we work for you™. We’ve acquired it all, but we specialize in staves, gems, and storied weapons of great lineage. We do apply a reasonable surtax for rods, because rods. It’s been a problem. This is Acquisitions Incorporated in a nutshell: Defenses negotiable. Merchandise plentiful. Franchises available.

Acquisitions Incorporated is the show that kicked off an entire genre based on a simple premise: “Friends having fun playing Dungeons & Dragons”. Starting as a simple podcast in 2008, “Acq Inc.” has grown into a beloved franchise encompassing sell-out live shows, videogame appearances, and weekly streamed spin-off show, Acquisitions Incorporated: The “C” Team.

About Penny Arcade

Since 1998, Penny Arcade (www.penny-arcade.com) has grown from a simple online comic strip into an industry-leading media company. With over 3.5 million monthly readers, the New York Times–bestselling “Penny Arcade” comic is widely considered one of the most authentic and influential voices in gamer culture and the gaming industry. Penny Arcade also created PAX — the largest consumer gaming festivals in the U.S and Australia — as well as Child’s Play Charity, which has raised over $45 million to benefit children’s hospitals.