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WWE 2K22 – Most Wanted Pack is Comin to Getcha Today

Cactus Jack, The Boogeyman, and Vader headline DLC Pack #2

Bang! Bang! The Most Wanted Pack brings some big guns to WWE® 2K22 today. The second DLC pack* is headlined by Cactus Jack, one of the many personas of WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley, a former three-time WWE Champion, eight-time WWE Tag Team Champion, WWE Hardcore Champion, WCW World Tag Team Champion, and two-time ECW Tag Team Champion. Also included in the pack is the powerful Vader, a three-time WCW Heavyweight Champion and WCW United States Champion, and in their WWE 2K franchise debuts, the terrifying, worm-chomping Boogeyman, NXT UK Champion Ilja Dragunov, and Australia’s former NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion Indi Hartwell. All five Superstars also come with MyFACTION EVO cards, which can be upgraded through gameplay in the MyFACTION game mode.

Three more DLC packs will be available in the months ahead. Post-launch content packs are available for individual purchase, while the full set of packs is included with the Season Pass, Deluxe Edition, and nWo 4-Life Digital Edition of WWE 2K22.

WWE 2K22 is available now. For more information on WWE 2K22, visit the game’s official website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #WWE2K22 or subscribe on YouTube.

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

*The Most Wanted Pack is included with the Deluxe Edition and nWo 4-Life Digital Edition of WWE 2K22 and is included as part of the WWE 2K22 Season Pass. Also available for individual purchase. Base game required.

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OUTWARD: DEFINITIVE EDITION IS OUT NOW

OUTWARD: DEFINITIVE EDITION IS OUT NOW

Get your backpack ready for the ultimate trip into the magical world of Aurai

Sydney, Australia – May 18th, 2022: The day has finally come to venture out into the wild again as Outward: Definitive Edition goes live for the first time on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S and welcomes back seasoned and new players on PC.

Come see the magic with a brand new musical trailer that pays homage to all the adventures had and to be had in Aurai:

The title boasts the base game of Outward as well as the two DLCs – The Three Brothers and The Soroboreans – along with a plethora of quality of life updates, balancing adjustments and some new content too.

Outward: Definitive Edition includes:

  • New unique encounters in dungeons
  • New defeat scenarios
  • New diseases
  • Access to stash in coop
  • Improved enchantment & crafting
  • Visual optimisation
  • More totem workshops
  • Previously DLC exclusive corruptions hazards spread throughout the whole game
  • And much more

Returning adventurers who own the base game and the DLC The Three Brothers can redeem a free copy of the Definitive Edition;  For newcomers to the series: what are you waiting for? This is the perfect opportunity to conquer the world of Outward!

About Prime Matter

Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Prime Matter the premium gaming label dedicated to delivering a range of diverse and immersive games from amazing gaming development talent all around the globe. Working across projects of all styles, scopes and sizes, single-player, co-op to live ops, from producing to publishing, from ambitious teams taking their first step that need full support without compromising their dream to larger established successful 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. Prime Matter is a proud member of the Koch Media Group.

About Nine Dots
At Nine Dots we create games aimed at hardcore gamers with sophisticated tastes. We specialize in making games that would normally be out of scope for a studio of our size by refining our management practices and by focusing on creating the best work environment for our team. Our team currently counts 17 employees, all based in Quebec City, Canada.

PUBLISHER REVEALS NEW GAMES FROM FIRST-EVER PRODUCT SHOWCASE

PUBLISHER REVEALS NEW GAMES FROM FIRST-EVER PRODUCT SHOWCASE

CALABASAS, Calif. – May 17th, 2022 – Following the first ever 505 Games product showcase, the global video game publisher proudly announces exciting new titles coming in 2022/2023.

AMONG THE TROLLS

Among the Trolls is a first-person, survival, action-adventure game where strange mysteries of folklore-laden Finnish forests are unraveled. Embark on a quest to find your grandparents who have disappeared in the wilderness, and learn how to survive in the wild…Among The Trolls.

AMONG THE TROLLS

Add The Title To Your Wishlist Now!

STRAY BLADE

Stray Blade is an Action RPG where you play a rogue Adventurer exploring the ancient Valley of Acrea with your mischievous companion, the Xhinnon wolf Boji. Unveil the history of the forgotten valley and master the powers of the three Acrean Metals to restore balance to this war-torn land. Stray Blade will be available in 2023 on PC Steam, Epic, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Wishlist now!

STRAY BLADE

MIASMA CHRONICLES

From the creators of Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden, comes a beautifully crafted tactical adventure you won’t forget. Embark on a quest across a post-apocalyptic wasteland, torn apart by a savage force known only as the “Miasma”, and unlock the dark secrets that are ravaging the world. Wishlist Miasma Chronicles on Steam, Epic Games, Xbox and PlayStation now.

MIASMA CHRONICLES

WATCH THE ENTIRE SHOWCASE HERE

About 505 Games

505 Games, a subsidiary of the Italian entertainment company Digital Bros., is a global video game publisher focused on offering a broad selection of titles for players of all ages and skill levels. The company publishes and distributes premium and free-to-play games on leading console, PC (Steam and GoG) and handheld platforms as well as for mobile devices and social networks. Publishing highlights in premium games include Remedy Entertainment’s critically-acclaimed Control, Typhoon Studios’ comedic action-exploration game Journey to the Savage Planet, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Indivisible, Assetto Corsa Competizione, Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons, Last Day of June, PAYDAY 2, Terraria, Portal Knights, ABZÛ and Virginia. Free-to-play publishing highlights include Battle Islands, Gems of War and Hawken. Distribution highlights include No Man’s Sky, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Warhammer: Vermintide 2, Dead by Daylight and Inside/Limbo. Upcoming titles include Hideo Kojima’s DEATH STRANDING for PC. 505 Games has offices in California, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, China and Japan. The company works with a network of distribution and sub-licensing partners in all other markets. For more information on 505 Games and its products please visit 505games.com.

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First Wave of INDIE Live Expo 2022 Premieres, Guests, Special Segments Revealed

First Wave of INDIE Live Expo 2022 Premieres, Guests, Special Segments Revealed

More surprises during two-day live showcase with 42.5 million total viewers across four shows

TOKYO — 17 May, 2022 — INDIE Live Expo 2022 announces the first wave of INDIE Live Premieres, guest appearances, and special segments for the latest entry in the biannual digital showcase series connecting indie game fans worldwide. Viewers can watch the two-day event on Saturday, 21 May and Sunday, 22 May on YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, and Bilibili in English, Japanese, and Chinese.

INDIE Live Premiere will feature multiple announcements for upcoming titles, with numerous surprises and updates for previously-revealed games. The show will feature new info about Palworld, the multiplayer, open-world survival crafting from developers Pocketpair Inc., which had a world premiere at INDIE Live Expo 2021. Viewers can also expect an update on OVERLORD: ESCAPE FROM NAZARICK, based on the anime series OVERLORD developed by Engines Inc and published by Kadokawa Games.

ILE 2022 will feature special segments presented by a variety of indie game supporters from around the world. These supporters include PlayStation; publishers PLAYISM, Freedom Games, and Shueisha Games; Japanese Vtuber platform #fingger; and digital content store DLsite. 

Additionally, an INDIE Live Expo sale is now live on the Microsoft Store on Xbox through Tuesday, 24 May, and a Steam event with discounts will go live shortly Saturday, 21 May at 12:00 AM JST through Saturday, 28 May at 3:00 PM JST. Both stores will feature games set to appear in this year’s show, alumni of previous events, and many more developers’ titles.

Various special guests, including some surprises during ILE, will appear throughout the two-day event, with DAY 1: Let’s Play highlighting currently available and Early Access titles and DAY 2: Premiere focusing on unreleased games. Dainashi, one of Japan’s most popular cover artists of video game music, returns for INDIE Live Expo 2022 for a new performance of indie game music.

“Bringing INDIE Live Expo to life requires an incredible amount of cooperative work with partners all over the world,” said Ryuta Konuma, Founder, Ryu’s Office. “Thanks to the efforts of all our collaborators, INDIE Live Expo 2022 will be the biggest yet, and we can’t wait to show the world just what we and our partners have planned!”

INDIE Live Expo 2022’s two-day broadcast begins on Saturday, 21 May, 2:30 AM PDT for DAY 1: Let’s Play, and continues on Sunday, 22 May, 2:30 AM PDT for DAY 2: Premiere. English language viewers can watch their broadcasts on INDIE Live Expo’s official YouTube, Twitch, and Twitter accounts at these links:

DAY 1: Let’s Play

DAY 2: Premiere

For more information, please visit the INDIE Live Expo website, follow @INDIELiveExpoEN on Twitter, and search for #INDIELiveExpo on social media.

About Ryu’s Office

Ryu’s Office offers in-depth marketing solutions for smartphone, console, arcade, and PC games in Japan. They are particularly focused on the planning and production of numerous live broadcasts based out of Japan for the gaming industry.

To learn more, visit the official Ryu’s Office website.

GAMELOFT OPENS ITS 18TH DEVELOPMENT STUDIO IN THE HEART OF PARIS

Led by a team comprised of young talent and industry veterans alike, the studio is dedicated to the ambitious project of developing free-to-play games for PC and console.

Paris, May 17, 2022 – Gameloft, the leader in game creation and publishing, announces the opening of Gameloft Paris, a new development studio located in Paris, France. Already possessing an international footprint with 17 studios and more than 3,600 employees, Gameloft is reinforcing its presence in France with the creation of this new entity, located near the company’s headquarters.

Composed of young talent and industry veterans alike, the Gameloft Paris team is looking to expand quickly, with a goal of hiring 30 employees by the end of the year. The studio’s upcoming game, which is already in development, is an ambitious project that aims to support the platform diversification strategy that Gameloft has established, and relies on the company’s know-how regarding free-to-play games, as well as its 20 years of experience in serving its players. The game will enrich Gameloft’s catalogue by offering an action and sport-oriented experience for multiplayer and cross-play, with a planned release on PC and console.

With over 10 years of experience in the video game industry, Julien Billard joins Gameloft Paris as Studio Manager. “I am very proud to head Gameloft’s first Parisian studio,” Billard states. “The Parisian region is rich in talent, some just beginning their careers and others experienced professionals. It’s with this business incubator approach, supported by the group’s expertise, that we can make a difference. Our game, which is currently in development, will be the expression of this ambition and will meet our players’ expectations in a genre that is underrepresented in France. »

“Gameloft is an international and multicultural company—but its roots are in France,” adds Stéphane Roussel, CEO of Gameloft. “We are thrilled to be able to contribute to the development of this flourishing industry in the French market and offer new opportunities to talented people through the opening of this new studio in the heart of Paris.”

Gameloft Paris is currently recruiting people to contribute to the development of this project, which will be unveiled in the coming year. To explore the various job openings, follow this link : https ://gmlft.co/paris-studio

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About Gameloft

A leading game developer and publisher, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, two of which are featured in App Annie’s list of the “Top 10 Most-Downloaded Games Worldwide”. Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Dragon Mania Legends, Modern Combat, and Dungeon Hunter, and also partners with major rights holders including Universal, Illumination Entertainment, LEGO®, Hasbro®, Fox Digital Entertainment, Mattel®, Lamborghini®, and Ferrari®. Gameloft distributes its games in more than 100 countries and employs 3,600 people worldwide. Every month, 58 million unique users can be reached by advertisers through Gameloft for brands, a B2B service dedicated to brands and agencies. Gameloft is a Vivendi Group company.

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Gothic Vampire Survival Game V Rising releases in Early Access

Sate your thirst for blood solo or with friends

Skövde, Sweden – May 17th, 2022 – Swedish game developer Stunlock Studios have announced today that V Rising, the anticipated open-world fantasy vampire survival game, is out now on Steam Early Access for $19.99 / €19.99 following a promising closed beta. Traverse the gothic world of Vardoran solo or co-op on official servers with up to 40 players, fight mythical monsters and brutish bandits, and build your magnificent castle as you hunt for fresh blood to survive.

In V Rising, you need to survive as a newly awakened vampire in a world ruled by humans and rise to become the next Dracula. Feed on blood to gain new powers, hide from the scorching sun, and engage in real-time PvE and PvP combat set in a dark fantasy realm. Raise your castle and invite friends to join as you explore a vast open world, pillage villages, skirmish with bandits, and delve into the lairs of supernatural beasts. Attack other player’s castles, or become a diplomat in a game of blood, power, and betrayal.

“The day is finally here, our vampires have been revealed in the moonlight and it’s up to the players to discover their secrets,” said Johan Ilves, Marketing Director at Stunlock Studios. “With a lot of blood, sweat and tears (but mostly blood), we have created the foundations for a truly unique vampire gameplay experience. This Early Access campaign will allow us to fine-tune V Rising and take the final steps in creating a genre-defining gem.”

For more information on VRising:
Wishlist V Rising on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1604030/V_Rising/
Visit the V Rising Website: https://playvrising.com/
Like V Rising on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VRisingGame
Follow V Rising on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VRisingGame
Follow Stunlock Studios on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stunlockstudios
Join the V Rising Discord server: https://discord.gg/bsSgmhMVSe

About Stunlock Studios.
Stunlock Studios is one of the leading Swedish game developers in Skövde and most known for arena brawler Battlerite. Since the launch of Battlerite, more than 6 million unique players have tried their luck in the arena, shooting Battlerite up to the peak of the ‘top-selling’ free-to-play games on Steam on several occasions. With a passion for multiplayer action games, the studio crafts groundbreaking and community-driven games, always with their players in mind. Visit: https://www.stunlockstudios.com.

Be Funny Now!, Competitive Party Game From YouTuber Jacksfilms, Out Today on PC, iPhone, Android

Be Funny Now!, Competitive Party Game From YouTuber Jacksfilms, Out Today on PC, iPhone, Android

Internet star with more than 4.7 million subscribers brings popular “Yesterday I Asked You” segments to desktop and mobile

SEATTLE – May 17, 2022Be Funny Now!, the competitive party game created by YouTube star Jacksfilms and developed by Galvanic Games, stages the ultimate comedy competition today on Steam for PC, the App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android, launching worldwide later today starting at 10:00 AM PDT.

Be Funny Now! was born from the community engagement fueling Jack Douglass’ (4.7m YouTube subscribers) long-running “Yesterday I Asked You” (YIAY) segments where Jack prompts his fans to give the best answers to various questions or prompts. Thanks to Jack’s fans, YIAY spans more than 600 videos, an ongoing YIAY! Live tour of the United States, and now a video game adaptation.

Be Funny Now! pits up to eight players against each other to be the funniest jokester in the room. Create a private match for friends or find a public game with strangers. Hone a unique craft of hilarity with over 600 written or sketch prompts. Collectively vote on the question or drawing to play for the group and develop a gut-busting repartee. 

Think a picture is worth a thousand words? Sketch the funniest drawing that will make all who witness it keel over with laughter. React with different emojis, throw tomatoes at anyone who bombs, and shower those who bring the house down with precious golden roses. Outfunny everyone else to win not just bragging rights among friends and internet strangers but also coins!

Spend those side-splitting winnings on buying items to customize an avatar fit for wordy wisecracking and pictorial hilarity. Buy emotes to find new and clever ways to react to an answer or sketch. Look funny, sound off, and become a recognizable icon of humor to comedians-in-training worldwide.

The now in Be Funny Now! means anytime. Want to crack jokes on the commute to work? Submit an answer to a daily global prompt, vote on others’ responses, and compete to win today’s comedy crown and some coins to boot. Duke it out in a battle of wits with anyone thanks to fully supported crossplay between PC, iOS, and Android versions of the game.

“It’s been a wild ride helping to bring Be Funny Now! to life, and I have to thank Galvanic Games, who helped make this to my standards, the team at Nine Four, who provided the resources to bring this to life, and all the fans who provided great feedback and hilarious answers along the way,” said Jack Douglass, the man behind Jacksfilms. “I learned a lot about game development during this process…and a lot about how to make a billboard.”

Be Funny Now! launches today at 10:00 AM PDT on Steam, Android, and iOS for free. For more information, visit Is Be Funny Now! Out Yet?, follow @Jacksfilms on Twitter and subscribe to Jacksfilms, jackisanerd, and the Jacksfilms Twitch.

About Jacksfilms

Jack Douglass started making online videos in 2006, amassing a following of more than five million fans across his YouTube channels Jacksfilms, jackisanerd, his Twitch account Jacksfilms, and other social media platforms. His content has earned more than 2.5 billion views, thanks to popular segments like his “Yesterday I Asked You” where he reviews the answers to absurd questions he gave people at the end of a previous video. He is the proud owner of a folding Android phone, and his wife Erin says to say that he’s married.

To learn more about Jack, visit his YouTube channel.

About Galvanic Games

Galvanic Games has been making games in Seattle since 2015. The original four founders worked at a creative agency making games, but split off to form Galvanic to build games they believed in. Galvanic’s other titles include the upcoming Wizard with a Gun, Some Distant Memory, Gurgamoth, and Questmore.

For more information, visit Galvanic Games’ official website.

Techland Seeking New Talent for Unannounced AAA Open World Action-RPG

Techland Seeking New Talent for Unannounced AAA Open World Action-RPG

New fantasy IP’s dev team includes The Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077 Vets

Wrocław, Poland — May 17, 2022 — In the wake of the global success of the Dying Light franchise and Dying Light 2 Stay Human’s strong opening sales figures, independent developer Techland is assembling new strengths and powering up all of the teams within the company—including the team responsible for it unrevealed AAA open world action-RPG in a fantasy setting.

Throughout Dying Light 2 Stay Human’s record-setting launch and last year’s intense production, Techland continued working on its mysterious upcoming title and now prepares to significantly grow the development team.

“We’re very happy with what we have accomplished with the Dying Light franchise so far. Moreover, our journey with Dying Light 2 Stay Human has only just begun as we plan to support this game for at least 5 years, with its scope and size matching, if not exceeding, what we have provided our community with during post-launch support for its predecessor. At the same time, our ambition is to introduce a brand new IP that is vastly different from what we have been doing for the past several years. We want to create a fully next-gen experience. A new fantasy epic set in a sprawling open world, fueled by the skills and experience we have gained as a team over the years, infused with new ideas, passion, and creativity. While we cannot share more details about this project now, we’re all truly invested in it and looking forward to showing it to gamers when the time is right.” – said Paweł Marchewka, CEO at Techland All open positions at Techland, including for the teams working on the unannounced fantasy epic and Dying Light 2 Stay Human, are available here.

Truly remarkable talent is already hard at work on Techland’s new IP, including:

  • Karolina Stachyra – Narrative Director who previously worked with CD Projekt Red on The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings and The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt, plus its DLCs
  • Arkadiusz Borowik – Narrative Lead who previously worked with CD Projekt Red on The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings and The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt, plus its DLCs

In just the last few months, said team has been strengthened by:

  • Bartosz Ochman – Open World Director who previously worked on Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt
  • Mario Maltezos – Creative Director who previously worked with companies like Ubisoft (Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time), Warner Bros. (Mad Max), and Microsoft
  • David McClure – Lead Game Designer previously associated with Arkane Studios (Deathloop), Deep Silver, and Playground Games
  • Kevin Quaid – Lead Animator with over 8 years of experience at Guerrilla Games, working on titles such as Horizon Zero Dawn and its expansion, The Frozen Wilds
  • Marcin Surosz – Lead UI/UX Designer with amazing skill in defining players’ needs, formerly with People Can Fly

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About Techland

Techland is one of the biggest and best-known Polish game developers with headquarters located in Wrocław. For over 30 years, we’ve carried a tradition of creating high-quality experiences that are simply unforgettable.

During that time, we were also able to build a fantastic international team of over 400 highly-skilled professionals unified by their passion for gaming and quality-focused mindset.

We are fueled by the undying support of our global community built on the foundation of the success of our AAA franchises, such as Call of Juarez, Dead Island, and the Dying Light franchise, including Dying Light and Dying Light 2 Stay Human. Gamers’ trust in our products has resulted in our newest game selling 5 million copies across all platforms during its first month of availability.

Every aspect of our work is strictly determined by Techland’s mission: we want to create unforgettable experiences.

For more information about the company itself, visit the official website at: www.techland.net.

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SWORDSMEN REJOICE! THE TOUKEN RANBU WARRIORS FREE DEMO LAUNCHES TODAY ACROSS NINTENDO SWITCH AND STEAM!

SWORDSMEN REJOICE! THE TOUKEN RANBU WARRIORS FREE DEMO LAUNCHES TODAY ACROSS NINTENDO SWITCH AND STEAM!

Fight as the Touken Danshi in this Epic Musou Action Experience!

Hertfordshire, 17th May 2022 – KOEI TECMO Europe is excited to reveal that their upcoming musou thriller, Touken Ranbu Warriors, is not only coming to PC via Steam®, but a free demo of the game is also now available to play on both Steam and the Nintendo Switch™. Touken Ranbu Warriors is currently available for pre-order, and will be releasing across both platforms on the 24th May 2022.

The Touken Ranbu Warriors demo features the main game’s prologue, including 15 playable members of the Touken Danshi. The save data from the demo can be carried over to the full version of the game, allowing players the ability to seamlessly continue their journey for justice. In addition, players will be able to capture their favourite scenes of the demo in Photo Mode and post them to Twitter. Three lucky fans who post a picture will be selected at random to receive a limited edition Touken Ranbu Warriors poster and a digital copy of the game on the platform of their choice!

In Touken Ranbu Warriors, famous swords take the form of warriors named Touken Danshi (swordsmen), and these elite fighters are sworn to protect history from an onslaught of evildoers. This all-new experience promises to combine the Touken training of the Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- simulation game with the breath-taking musou action of KOEI TECMO’s WARRIORS series, delivering exhilarating 1 vs. 1,000 battles.

For more information on Touken Ranbu Warriors, check out the official site, ‘Like’ us on www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames, and Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @koeitecmoeurope.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com

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Shatter Remastered Deluxe brings you classic brick-breaking action like you have never seen it before, smashing onto console and Steam in late 2022.

Shatter™ Remastered Deluxe brings you classic brick-breaking action like you have never seen it before, smashing onto console and Steam in late 2022.

This award-winning classic delivers a high-impact experience that will push your brick-breaking skills to the limit! 

WELLINGTON, NZ – 18 May – Shatter Remastered Deluxe,the optimized version of the critically acclaimed game that reimagined the genre from developer and publisher PikPok, breaks through new barriers in Late 2022 on Windows and Mac for PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.

Progress through richly detailed sci-fi-inspired stages with improved VFX running at native 4K 120 FPS, fine-tuned innovative gameplay mechanics, and a completely remixed soundtrack in 5.1 surround sound. For those players that enjoy games that are easy to learn but hard to master, Shatter Remastered Deluxe delivers an intense arcade action experience.

Master mind-bending physics to manipulate and bounce balls at increasingly complex geometric structures, destroying bricks with intuitive controls fine tuned for console, Mac and PC. Take advantage of the unique “Suck and Blow” mechanic to control the angle of each ball’s trajectory for precision attacks. Grab essential powerups like the Unstoppaball and Maneuveraball to deliver maximum damage.

Work your way through 71 levels of intense action that present unique challenges as you progress. Whilst navigating 10 distinct worlds, you will line up precision shots in an attempt to win insane boss battles, which will require you to collect Shards and unleash the powerful Shardstorm. A thumping original soundtrack from acclaimed producer Module, keeps you in the zone and deepens the already immersive experience.

Overcome additional challenges by unlocking bonus gameplay options including Endless, Boss Rush, and Time Attack modes. Compete for high scores on global leaderboards or team up with friends in Endless Co-op Multiplayer and Time Attack Co-op Multiplayer for local couch co-op sessions.

“When we launched the original Shatter in 2009, we were blown away by the critical acclaim and success, and the industry recognition and awards were confirmation we had succeeded in our goal of reinventing the brick-breaking genre,” said Mario Wynands, CEO, PikPok. “As a recognized ‘modern retro’ classic, we are excited to now bring Shatter Remastered Deluxe to a contemporary audience taking advantage of all the capabilities of the consoles of today, including stunning 4k resolution, enhanced FX, and a 5.1 surround sound remastered soundtrack.”

Shatter Remastered Deluxe will launch for Windows and Mac on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5|4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One in Late 2022 for $9.99 USD. It features Arabic, Chinese (Traditional & Simplified), Croatian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazillian), Romanian, Russian, Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Mexican/Latin American), Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese language support.

Visit the official Shatter website and follow PikPok on Twitter and Facebook for more information.

About PikPok

PikPok is a Wellington, New Zealand-based video game developer and publisher of great games across mobile, tablet, and desktop. With a portfolio of original, licensed, and third-party developed properties, PikPok delivers games that appeal to all players with pick-up-and-play gameplay, high-quality art, and immersive audio design which provide rich game experiences. PikPok has released successful original games including Rival Stars® Horse Racing, Agent Intercept™, Into the Dead® 2, Flick Kick® Football Legends, and Shatter™.

For more on PikPok, visit the official website.