With more than half of game players (52% ) agreeing that “my gaming identity is a better reflection of myself than my real-world identity,” video games are an important outlet that give players – especially those who are LGBTQIA+ – the option to be who they want to be.
Xbox is celebrating the LGBQTIA+ communities during Pride Month through multiple announcements, including:
Sharing how Xbox + Microsoft is giving back to the LGBTQIA+ community. In the last year alone, Microsoft has donated over $8M to organizations that support LGBTQIA+ communities.Today, Microsoft and Xbox announced an additional$170,000 donation to multiple LGBQTIA+ organizations, as well as the option for players to donate MS Rewards points to Mermaids, OutRight Action International, and National Center for Transgender Equality
Announcing that Tell Me Why will be free to download and play for the entire month of June. DONTNOD, the studio behind Tell Me Why will also be donating to Transgender Law Centerand Trans Lifeline, two non-profit organizations offering resources and support to trans, non-binary and genderqueer people, as well as hosting livestreams.
PARIS — June 1, 2022 —Auroch Digital and Focus Entertainment are pleased to lift the veil on a bloody and frenetic homage to the retro shooters of yore: Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun! Announced at Games Workshop’s Skulls Showcase and in development for a 2023 release on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC, this single-player FPS delivers a hardcore, sprite-based experience in the boots of the ultimate war machine: a Space Marine.
Experience a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000 fun paired with the classic FPS gameplay, style and visuals of your favorite ‘90s retro shooters. Load up your Boltgun and plunge into action headfirst as a battle-hardened Space Marine on a perilous mission across the galaxy against the Chaos Space Marines and daemons of Chaos.
Unleash your devastating Space Marine arsenal as you blast through sprites, pixels and viscera in glorious, boomer shooter style. Run, jump and charge across huge levels to shoot, shred and slice the foulest heretics of the galaxy!
“We are delighted to be working on this fast-paced indie FPS alongside the talented Auroch Digital studio and our long-standing partner Games Workshop,” said Dessil Basmadjian, Chief Creative Officer at Focus Entertainment. “We are excited by Boltgun‘s skillful combination of iconic ‘90s style, the Warhammer 40,000 universe, and thrilling gameplay that is sure to delight all kinds of players.”
“Auroch Digital is proud to be working with Games Workshop again and Focus Entertainment on Boltgun. As a team of massive Warhammer 40,000 fans, this game has been brewing since 2018, and we’re so excited we can FINALLY shout about it from the rooftops! We can’t wait for players to get their hands on it and to see their reactions,” said Nina Adams, Operations Director at Auroch Digital.Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is available to wishlist now on Steam.
PARIS – June 1, 2022 – Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have released a new behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming third-person action game Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Revealed in yesterday’s Warhammer Skulls Showcase, the video introduces Saber Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits and Creative Director Oliver Hollis-Leick, flanked by Clive Standen, who portrays the fan-favorite Captain Titus. You’ll meet the team and discover new details about this high-octane experience, in development for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
This teaser offers a closer look at the passion, philosophy, and people helping to bring Space Marine 2 to life. As diehard fans of the franchise themselves, the development team is committed to delivering on the community’s expectations and excitement for the game.
You’ll also see actor Clive Standen (Vikings, Taken) at work, sharing insights on the challenging transformation process into the iconic Captain Titus. It’s just one element of many going into capturing the scale of a massive universe constantly at war, and within it, the cold efficiency of the Space Marines.
Sign up now as a Focus member to get the latest exclusive info and upcoming special offers for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and the whole Focus catalog.
World Premiere of the first cRPG based in the renowned universe announced at the Warhammer Skulls Showcase! Founder’s packs are available from today.
Nicosia, Cyprus – 1 June 2022. Award-winning studio Owlcat Games is thrilled to announce Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader – the first classic roleplaying game with turn-based combat in the legendary grim darkness of the far future of Warhammer 40,000, produced in close collaboration with Games Workshop to be released on PC and consoles. The World Premiere, including the first glimpse of gameplay, was announced at the Warhammer Skulls Showcase as part of the festival of video games. Players that are eager to get their hands on the early version of the game and contribute to the development can obtain exclusive Founder’s Packs that are available from Owlcat Studio’s website starting today.
Players will take on the role of a Rogue Trader, a scion of an ancient dynasty of daring privateers, that reign over their own merchant empire and explore the fringes of Imperial space with the blessing of the Emperor Himself. Thanks to their Warrant of Trade – the Rogue Trader is endowed with privileges and power beyond imagination as well as the task of expanding the borders of the Imperium. At their disposal is a gargantuan voidship of immense strength and innumerable personnel ready to follow any undertakings of the leader. Show your subjects mercy or disdain, stay faithful to the Emperor or consort with enemies of Mankind – every decision and every act of the Rogue Trader sends ripples throughout entire star systems, changing the in-game world and those who inhabit it.
The action will unfold in the Koronus Expanse, a dangerous and unexplored region on the far frontiers of the Imperium of Man. Many explorers have fallen victim to this dangerous place and never returned.
Remarkable and sophisticated companions are one of the pillars of cRPGs and Rogue Trader is no exception. A mighty Space Marine, a mercurial Aeldari Ranger, or even a courageous Sister of Battle armed with bolter and ardent prayers are just a few of the many characters that will join the Rogue Trader during your adventures.
“We’re really excited to open a new chapter in Owlcat Games history. Working on such a remarkable universe as Warhammer 40,000 is a great honour but also a responsibility and challenge for us as a team. The grim darkness of the 41st millennium is a harsh place of unbound evil, untold sacrifices and large-scale threats and challenges that perfectly transitions into an exciting roleplaying narrative that allows an exceptional freedom of in-game choice for the player,” said Oleg Shpilchevsky, Head of Owlcat Games. “We endeavor to bring to the game everything that fans of the cRPG genre love and expect: fateful decisions, non-linear stories, strong and diverse companion cast together with addictive and complex gaming systems to master.”
Starting today, fans can support the game and purchase one of the Founder’s Packs and become a part of the team behind Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. Those who decide to support the developers early will gain access to the Alpha and Beta versions of the game, help the team to shape the experience with their feedback, and receive a set of unique rewards and items available only to early supporters. The Founder’s Packs are available via owlcat.games’ website.
About Owlcat Games Owlcat Games is a team of developers united by a love of RPGs. From our beginnings as a small group of games industry veterans obsessed with the idea of making our dream games a reality, we have grown into a truly international company, with our headquarters in Cyprus and more than 120 employees spread across offices in various countries. We are continuing to expand and take on new hires from around the world, and we also get together every week to play tabletop games in the office and on Roll20 online.
About Games Workshop
Games Workshop Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer Age of Sigmar and Warhammer 40,000 games, miniatures, novels and model kits through more than 523 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop or Warhammer), its own web store, and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including its publishing division ‘Black Library’ and its special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com
GOG with classic game and goodies giveaway on Warhammer Skulls
Claim your goodie pack with a classic game, merch discount, and more • Expand your Warhammer games collection with deals up to -90%•
June 1st, 2022 – As June approaches, by the Emperor’s will all Warhammer fans come together to celebrate the annual Warhammer Skulls video games festival. This year GOG once again combined forces with Games Workshop to offer a special giveaway, and deals up to 90% off on games from the Warhammer franchise!
A classic Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate strategy game
A Warhammer: Mark of Chaos – The Collected Concept Art album in PDF
A batch of cool Warhammer Skulls and Necromunda: Hired Gun wallpapers
A download of “Reap & Sow”, an adventure for Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Soulbound in PDF, and a discount code on Warhammer rulebooks at Cubicle 7
A discount code for the official Warhammer sticker and card collection from Panini
A discount code for the Warhammer collection in the Koyo Store
A discount code for Warhammer Art
A discount code for Warhammer merch
To accompany the Warhammer Skulls event, GOG is running a sale on games from the franchise including deals for titles like Necromunda: Hired Gun (-50%), Warhammer: Mark of Chaos – Gold Edition (-50%), Warhammer: Chaosbane – Slayer Edition (-75%), Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus – Omnissiah Edition (-80%) and many more.
TORONTO, ONTARIO – June 1, 2022 – Are you a thrill-seeking mercenary looking to upgrade your combat prowess and high flying lifestyle?? Are you an enhanced operative looking for a bigger cause paycheck? If your ideal travel plans involve jet-powered gliders and military-grade hoverboards, we welcome you to the lucrative opportunities that await in LEAP! Join our Early Access venture today and we’ll grant all new contractors access to four exosuit types – Pathfinder, Titan, Wraith, and Tech Ops – each with plenty of enhanced weaponry and special abilities to ensure glorious wins and massive payouts.
Curious about LEAP on-the-job experience? Check out the action from the perspective of some of of our finest mercenaries in this video:
Massive contract bonuses await for those who achieve kills across four battlefields. Be sure to upgrade to the latest in equipment, armament, and vehicles to garner top dollar contracts and show the competition you mean big, deadly business. During our Early Access venture, select between Competitive PVP in an all out fight against opposing mercenaries to capture control points or squad up in Special Operations with three other assassins to survive relentless waves of AI-controlled cyborg soldiers, robot war machines, and more.
Call in orbital strikes, set up automated turrets, or control guided cruise missiles with exosuits armed to the teeth. Large-scale combat takes place in a variety of environments and skilled mercenaries will use jetpacks and grappling hooks for optimal vertical positioning and highly distinctive Personal Vehicles to close the distance on control points and active firefights.
Nothing is more menacing than a LEAP mercenary saddled on a robo-moose galloping at full speed – JOIN US TODAY!
LEAP is available now on Steam Early Access for $25.49 (15% discount), or mercenaries are invited to become a founder by purchasing the founders pack ($19.99) that will only be available during early access and includes custom skins, contract bonuses, keychains and more.
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ABOUT BLUE ISLE STUDIOS: Founded in 2010, Blue Isle Studios is an independent video game developer and publisher located in the heart of downtown Toronto, Canada. Led by industry veterans Alex Tintor and Brenden Frank, Blue Isle has established itself as one of gaming’s most exciting developers, creating iconic titles that have sold millions of copies worldwide. A small yet passionate group of artists, designers and programmers, Blue Isle works to build captivating virtual worlds, delivering the best gaming experience possible no matter the genre. www.blueislestudios.com.
FarmCon, GIANTS Software’s annual community event, takes place from July 21st to July 24th: The publisher and developer of the acclaimed Farming Simulator series kicks off FarmCon 22 with an international live-stream on the company’s official Twitch channel on Thursday, before the multi-day event invites fans to visit the John Deere Forum in Mannheim, Germany on the weekend.
Live-Streaming Exciting Announcements & Teasers Each day, from July 21st to July 24th, GIANTS will stream for a couple of hours. The kick-off stream on Thursday is scheduled to start at 8pm CEST with rebroadcasts available to provide coverage for multiple time zones. On Saturday, the stream is scheduled to start at 10am CEST.
Viewers should expect some exciting news and announcements for Farming Simulator 22. The community team of GIANTS Software will also provide a look behind the scenes of the event, answer questions from fans and talk to guests about various game-related topics.
In-Depth Information & Presentations Fans looking for more interaction, in-depth information and meeting GIANTS Software staff, should visit FarmCon 22 at the John Deere Forum in Mannheim – tickets are available now, a free gift-bag is included. GIANTS employees from all four international offices will be around, offering fans the opportunity to talk to them in person.
“We continue our long tradition of meeting dedicated Farming Simulator fans in person”, comments GIANTS Software CEO Christian Ammann in excitement of the upcoming FarmCon 22. “This year, FarmCom will be a hybrid event to celebrate with as many members of the Farming Simulator community as possible.”
FarmCon is the official and annual community event for modders, developers and players of the Farming Simulator series. Since 2016, fans have met at FarmCon to chat with GIANTS Software and like-minded players. For more information, please visit the official Farming Simulator website
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AboutGIANTS Software GIANTS Software is an international video game developer and publisher from Switzerland established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator series. The team with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and Czech Republic (Brno) is very committed to maintain close contact to the agricultural industry and to engage with the community. For more information, please visit giants-software.com
About Farming Simulator Since 2008, over 30 million units of Farming Simulator have been sold worldwide. The game series has been released on all popular platforms including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs since then. From the start, the team enabled users to create mods with the company’s own GIANTS Engine. With the Farming Simulator League (FSL), the series introduced a competitive esports mode in 2019 – with teams competing in professional tournaments and many acclaimed brands and sponsors on board. More information available at farming-simulator.com
Mobile Gaming Controller Innovators to Lead Explosive Trend of Cloud Gaming Services like Xbox Game Pass With New Gamevice 2022 Product Line for iOS and Android Devices
SIMI VALLEY, CA – MAY 31, 2022 – Gamevice, the industry-leading, mobile gaming peripheral manufacturer, announced today Gamevice for iPad, the first product stemming from its new focus on products for the cloud gaming sector is available now on Gamevice.com and Amazon. With cloud gaming’s popularity projected to grow by $5 billion in 2023*, Gamevice for iPad is designed to deliver a seamless console experience when playing Xbox Game Pass titles on mobile devices. The first released product from the 2022 lineup, is the Gamevice for iPad, it brings unparalleled control and comfort to gamers playing their favorite AAA titles on the iPad. Having formerly partnered with Razer for the distribution of the Kishi Mobile Gaming Controllers, Gamevice has now sold more than one million units of its award-winning gaming controllers.
Gamevice is an Official Xbox Certified hardware accessory partner and all Gamevice products will come with a free one month subscription to Xbox Game Pass.
Gamevice has also released an updated iOS and Android controller to fit the newest iPhone 13 and Samsung S22 smart phones. Gamevice for iOS andGamevice for Androidsecurely attach to iOS and Android phones creating an amazing console-like gaming experience in the palm of your hands with collapsible portability for gaming on the go. Gamevice for iOS and Gamevice for Android are available now on Gamevice.com and Amazon.
Watch the Gamevice For iPad launch trailer
“Since 2015, Gamevice has led the industry in creation and distribution of mobile controllers and peripherals. With the launch of Gamevice for iPad and the latest versions Gamevice for iOS and Gamevice for Android, we continue to pave the way for mobile gamers to experience all that gaming has to offer with console quality controls on mobile,” said, Gamevice CEO, Phillip Hyun. “As we look to the future, we continue to expand with the ever-evolving gaming and telecom industries. With the 5G rollout and Play Anywhere initiatives, we continue to meet the demands of mobile gamers with our dynamic product line.”
The brand new Gamevice for iPad will feature the high-quality feel of your favorite console controls, with compatibility for Lightning-based mobile iOS devices with larger screens including the iPad (5th-9th gen versions), iPad Air 2 and iPad Air 3, the iPad Pro 9.7-inch and iPad Pro 10.5-inch. Gamevice for iPad levels up the mobile console experience via cloud gaming with support from Xbox Game Pass, GeForce Now, Apple Arcade, Luna, and Stadia. Gamevice has also revamped its Gamevice Live App to help players get access to hundreds of games through the app.
Gamevice for iPad is available now (Gamevice.com and Amazon) for ($99.95). Gamevice for iOS for ($79.95) andGamevice for Androidfor ($59.95) are also available now (Amazon and Gamevice.com). More Gamevice product reveal announcements will be coming in 2022.
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ABOUT GAMEVICE Transforming the Apple iPad, iPad mini, iPhone, and iPad Pro’s, into a full-fledged portable gaming platform with real, console quality controls. Gamevice is a lightning and usbc connected attachable controller offering the lowest latency possible of any controller on the market. This MFi certified (Made for iOS devices) dual analog stick controller easily snaps onto the Apple iPhone X, 8 and 8 Plus, 7 and 7 Plus, 6s and 6s Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini, and iPad Pros, to deliver true, fully functional hardware gaming controls.
More than just a controller, Gamevice is an entertainment hub that transcends the boundaries of play, bringing video games, drones and toy control to a mobile device. Mobile gamers and gadget gurus no longer have to deal with the limitations of a touchscreen as Gamevice delivers controls on par with consoles or high-end remotes. From modern console classics like Capcom’s Street Fighter IV to Mojang’s omni-platform Minecraft, there are more than 1,000 Gamevice compatible games. Weighing in at less than a pound, Gamevice was engineered specifically to enhance gaming by providing console level controls and inputs, exceptional ergonomics creating the ultimate mobile gaming experience.
Spike Chunsoft has announced that they have nailed down the release date for Chime Corporation’s Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness. The game will be arriving in Japan on September 1st and then a day later on September 2nd for the rest of the world on the PC, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.
The game will be released both digitally and physically with a special $89.99 Collector’s Edition also on offer that will include the game, a 24″x36″ cloth poster featuring exclusive art by Kinema Citrus, a Cave-Raiding Notebook containing pictures and information about primeval creatures, Relics, and Whistles, as well as space to take your own notes, and a special box.
Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness offers both a retelling of the series’ main story as well as a brand new original “Deep in the Abyss” storyline featuring a number of brand new characters and pair of familiar faces that can be seen below.
This month, we’re finally taking a trip to K-Town. Explore the city of Seoul with Habbo!
Helsinki, Finland – June 1st 2022 – Sulake, part of the digital entertainment and media platform Azerion, announced that Habbo’s June theme will be South Korea! New furniture items include traditional Korean dishes, K-Pop idol outfits and fan culture merchandise. The event also includes a new location, the Seoul Apartments, which is the perfect place to learn about the South Korean culture and lifestyle.
Additionally, as June is Pride month, there will also be new items in Habbo’s Pride collection for Pride month, the long-awaited Rainbow Pillow LTD, which will be available at the end of the month.
Alongside new furnis and items, the June update comes with 2 new random Boxes; the Idol Fanclub Box and the Idol Beauty Box. The Idol Fanclub box is the perfect way to enter the fandom, with lightsticks, vinyl, postcards and even clothing inspired by K-Pop idols. The Idol Beauty Box shows off the depth of Korean skincare and cosmetics, while also offering K-Pop inspired clothing items.
Check out the graphics for full details!
For more information about this cultural journey, visit www.habbo.com.
About Habbo and Sulake
Sulake is a social entertainment company focused on providing a safe and fun online service for self-expression through its games, Habbo and Hotel Hideaway. Sulake was founded in 2000 by a small team of passionate people and now after 21 years, Habbo is still one of the largest virtual communities in the world, reaching players all over the world each month. With paying customers in over 150 countries and approximately 600 thousand active users a month, Habbo continues to be a hugely popular and globally recognised brand.
Sulake’s mission is to enable its users to meet new people, make friends and give them a place to create and share their user-generated content in fun virtual surroundings. Sulake is a leader in ensuring online safety for children and was acquired in 2020 by Dutch digital entertainment and media platform Azerion. www.sulake.com
