MEDIA ALERT: Brand New ‘Kao the Kangaroo’ Trailer Showcases Friends & Family Ahead of Launch on May 27

Check out the Friends & Family trailer here!

Warsaw, Poland, Friday 13th May, 2022: Tate Multimedia has today published a brand new trailer showcasing the cast of characters set to feature in forthcoming platformer Kao the Kangaroo, which will debut on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Epic Games Store on Friday 27th May, 2022.

Said trailer casts light on Kao’s mentor and sparring partner Walt, his mother – the “Iron Lady” – Marlene, and his best friend and notorious inventor Gadget.

Kao – pronounced K-O – launched his first adventure on Dreamcast back in the year 2000. Now, two decades on, Tate Multimedia is rebooting Kao with his biggest adventure yet. The original Kao the Kangaroo series collectively sold more than 700,000 units worldwide, with four games in total having launched across multiple platforms.

In his latest release, Kao will use his boxing gloves to punch a path through his adversaries, jabbing his way through the obstacles ahead as he pummels his way to glory.

Kao the Kangaroo will feature:

• Beautiful, diverse worlds, packed with secrets 
• Engaging and fun gameplay for all ages – family-friendly, but for core gamers too
• Magic gloves stacked with powers 
• Kao himself – a cheeky, brave, and feisty kangaroo who embarks on a life-changing journey
• An engaging story filled with a cast of captivating characters
• Challenging combat including unique boss battles 
• A whole host of items to collect

Kao the Kangaroo will launch digitally and physically on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam and Epic Games Store on Friday 27th May 2022 for a digital price of €29.99/$29.99/£24.99 and a recommended physical price of €34.99/$34.99/£29.99

About Tate Multimedia:

Tate Multimedia S.A. is a Poland-based independent developer and game publisher. We are the creators of the legendary Kao the Kangaroo, as well as the well-known Urban Trial series and the award-winning Steel Rats.

Freemode Frenzy: Earn Quadruple Rewards from Freemode Challenges and Events – Plus, 2X GTA$ and RP on Motor Wars, Vehicle Discounts, and More

It’s mayhem out there on the streets of Los Santos: Freemode Events and Challenges are all occurring more frequently than normal, and both are paying out a staggering 4X GTA$ and RP to all competitors, so keep an eye out for them firing all week long.

Players who complete three Freemode Challenges — such as the Longest Wheelie Challenge, Low Flying Challenge, or Near Misses Challenge — over the course of this week will receive a lump sum bonus to the tune of GTA$200K (delivered within 72 hours of completion).

Only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S – Hao’s Premium Test Ride: Shitzu Hakuchou Drag

GTA Online players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S can pay a visit to Hao’s Special Works inside of the LS Car Meet to check out this week’s Premium Test Ride: a Shitzu Hakuchou Drag infused with all the extra goodies the gearheads at HSW could manage to fit in such a powerful and compact package.

Hao’s Special Works Time Trial
See how any of Hao’s tuned-up rides fare on a sprint between East Vinewood and Vespucci Beach in this week’s HSW Time Trial.

2X GTA$ and RP on Motor Wars

Get ready to parachute out of an idling Cargobob into an active battlefield with nothing on you but a sidearm and a death wish — those left standing when the smoke clears win in Motor Wars, paying out Double Rewards to all players, all week long.

This Week’s Prize Ride: The Bravado Verlierer

Determined LS Car Meet members who place in the Top 3 in the Street Race Series for 3 days in a row will earn a Bravado Verlierer, a throwback sports car that cuts a singular silhouette as it bobs and weaves between rows of traffic on the Great Ocean Highway.

Try Out the Pegassi Toros, Declasse Mamba, and Pfister 811
Glossy ads are nice and all, but there’s nothing quite like feeling the engine’s growl for yourself: visit the Test Track in the LS Car Meet to give the Pegassi Toros, Declasse Mamba, and Pfister 811 a spin between the columns, see how they fare in Scrambles and Time Trials, or just freewheel for a bit — all at no personal cost.

This Week on The Diamond Casino Podium: The Ocelot Ardent
Make sure to visit the lobby of The Diamond Casino & Resort this week and give the Lucky Wheel a spin for the opportunity to win the Ocelot Ardent — a two-door with twin machine guns built into the front bumper — whirling atop the podium nearby.

Discounts:Diversify your fleet of vehicles by perusing the list below and seeing if any of the rides on discount tickle your fancy this week.

• 40% off – Declasse Scramjet
• 40% off – Western Company Cuban 800
• 40% off – Invade and Persuade Tank
• 40% off – Vapid Slamtruck
• 30% off – Pegassi Toros
• 30% off – Albany Manana Custom
• 30% off – Nagasaki Chimera
• 30% off – Dinka Vindicator
• 30% off – Mammoth Thruster Jetpack

GTA+

This Month’s GTA+ Member Benefits:

• The Agency in Rockford Hills for access to The Contract
• Grotti Brioso R/A and HSW Upgrade with 2 exclusive liveries
• Free clothing and accessories
• 2X GTA$ on Security Contracts
• Additional Member Bonuses

Visit the GTA+ website to check out all of the GTA+ Membership Benefits available until June 1. To learn more about how to make the most of your GTA+ Membership, check out the GTA+ Guide.

Prime Gaming Benefits

GTA Online players who successfully connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account with Prime Gaming will get GTA$100K just for playing anytime this week.

To ensure access to future benefits, make sure to visit Prime Gaming and sign up.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

Microids and Chinese company Bilibili sign an international co-publishing deal on the retail versions of F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch

Physical versions on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch will be available Q3 2022

Sydney, Australia, (May 13, 2022) – Video game publisher Microids is thrilled to announce the signing of an international co-publishing agreement regarding the retail versions of F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch. Originally released a few months back on PS5, PS4, Steam and Epic Games Store, F.I.S.T. is a 3D Metroidvania action game set in a dieselpunk world, developed by TiGames and published by Bilibili.The retail versions on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4 and Nintendo Switch will be produced by Microids and will be available Q3 2022.

Led by Yves Bléhaut, Senior VP Strategic Partnerships at Microids, this co-publishing agreement celebrates the recent opening of Microids office in China and marks a new milestone in the development of our business  in this key territory, with the support of major local video game companies.Zhang Feng, SVP of Bilibili remarked “We see this cooperation on the physical release of F.I.S.T. has a special meaning for Bilibili Game. We hope the great potential of Chinese indie games can be discovered by console players around the world”.  Zhang Tao, CEO/Producer of TiGames further commented,“We hope the physical versions will provide challenge-hungry players with an enjoyable adventure in Torch City”.

The coming year brings even more opportunities and exciting things ahead and “It’s a true honour to be collaborating with TiGames and bilibili. We cannot wait to contribute to the game’s success internationally by providing our expertise in terms of publishing and distribution!” says Wenbin Zhang, Greater China Market Development Director at Microids.

Stay tuned for more exciting update on the retail editions’ content shortly! To find out more, please check out  the game’s website  and follow F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch on Twitter , Facebook  and YouTube

About F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch

Six years ago, the Legion invaded and colonized the Torch City, which was originally inhabited by animals. Rayton, the former soldier in the resistance war, has been living in seclusion since then. After his friend is arrested, Rayton reclaims his mechanical fist and decides to fight back. Little did he know he would be involved in a much bigger scheme between the Gang, the Resistance, and the Legion. Developed by TiGames in Shanghai, F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a 3D Metroidvania action game with a rabbit protagonist wielding a giant mechanical Fist in an original dieselpunk world. A great number of puzzles and challenges are hidden in a sophisticated and interconnected game map worth exploring. F.I.S.T. features multiple weapons, magnificent combos, upgradable skills and provides a hardcore arcade-style experience. Unreal Engine 4 offers top-class visual quality with physically-based rendering and extremely detailed textures. The game met critical acclaim when the digital versions came out, with a current PC and PS5 score of 80 on Metacritic.   

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Sydney, Australia, (May 13, 2022) – Prime Matter / Smilegate
Crossfire: Legion, the upcoming fast paced action packed Real Time Strategy launching in Early Access on May 25 (AEST) is giving players even more choice of strategic play and potential battleground dominance with the addition of a massive 24 units and 3 unique commanders to the battle roster, amounting to a grand total of 45 units and 6 Commanders!

From unique infantry and agile vehicles, defense specialists, transport units, air support and more – these further units bolster any side and provide even more depth and variety to ultimately deliver unique battle combinations.

Completing the substantial unit increase are 3 brand new faction commanders – Eclipse (Global Risk), Freefall (Black List) and Viper (New Horizon) – each bringing their own unique flavour to the battleground and set of skills that can make all the difference in a fight!

Eager to find out more? Check out the “Crossfire:Legion – New Units Roster” fresh from the editing room!

It is your army, your choices, your victory!

NOTABLE GAME FEATURES: (more play modes to be revealed)

• Intense multi-player combat (Payload Mode, Versus Mode)
• A.I. skirmishes
• Intense Co-op
• A globally-scoped single-player campaign – ACT 1 available at Early Access Launch,
  ACT 2, Act 3 and Act 4 will follow during Early Access (dates to be revealed)
• Ascend the multi-player leader boards and claim you rightful place as #1

COMING LATER IN EARLY ACCESS:

• Improve your tactics by reviewing your last battles using the built-in replay system
• Create and share your own maps and modes using the level editor tool
• Find unique community-made challenges via the Steam Workshop

Missed the last update on the game features? Not a problem check the “Crossfire: Legion – New Game Modes”

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 is an independent game development studio – headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia – dedicated to creating world-class, immersive, compelling and stylish interactive experiences. We are committed to building engaging gameplay, telling amazing stories, and delivering uncompromising quality to all of our customers. The company was founded in 2007 and became operational in 2010. The founders are a team of experienced video game industry veterans including senior EA staff and founders of Relic Entertainment.

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.

PUBLISHER PROUDLY ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Forthcoming Games & Unannounced Projects Due To Be Revealed To The Public On May 17th.

CALABASAS, Calif. – May 12th, 2022 – Leading video game publisher 505 Games proudly announces the debut of its first ever digital product showcase, an hour-long glimpse into as-yet announced titles, a deeper dive into forthcoming products, and a chance to know key developers behind each game a little more personally.

Hosted by MTV Presenter Patrice Bouédibéla, the showcase will give gamers the latest insight into a range of upcoming titles that 505 is proud to publish, offering never-before-seen content, a brand new reveal from a cult developer, plus in-depth interviews with some of the development teams responsible.

“As 505 continues to grow, it is important we keep shouting about the amazing developers we’re proud to work with, and the brilliant games they make,” said Neil Ralley, President of 505 Games, “with our first ever showcase, we’re thrilled to present just a handful of the new games we have in the pipeline for 2022 and beyond. We’d be honoured for people to tune in and see what we have in store for them.”

The first ever 505 Showcase will be broadcast at May 17 6:00am PST, and people can tune in to watch by going to https://505.games/Spring22Showcase. #505GamesShowcase

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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MELBOURNE – 12 May, 2022 – Riftbound, the strategy survival lane defense game developed by Barrel Smash Studios, summons spirits and magic spells to defend its realm on Steam for Windows PC today, with a 10% launch discount for the first week. 

Mastering magic is no small task, especially when a wicked Necromancer returns from an otherworldly prison to threaten all who stand in his way. Guided by the wise Great Oak, a young spellcaster must rise to the occasion and learn to harness their innate magical aptitude to fight back against the Necromancer’s skeletal legions and banish the evil forces from the realm.   

Amass an army of evolving elemental creatures to stand against enemy forces in strategic, real-time showdowns. Discover an arsenal of over 40 spells, elemental evolutions, and combat combos while battling against fearsome Skeletal Berserkers, shambling Executioners, and rattling Bone Launchers to name a few, before facing off against bosses like a scythe-wielding Reaper.

Master the five schools of magic governing Aether, Air, Earth, Fire, and Water, using the elements to inflict status effects and turn the tide of battle. Freeze foes, stun skeletons, inspire troops, and more. Command the battlefield with your chosen defenders and manage strategy-changing upgrades to increase offensive and defensive capabilities, set Aether traps, and protect the magic seals from waves of encroaching enemies. 

Complete over 50 stages across an array of difficulty options that provide a customized gameplay experience. Tackle 16 challenge missions to hone combat skills and earn rewards including upgrade points and mighty evolutions.

“I’ve spent thousands of hours modding classic strategy games throughout my career,” said James Thomas, Co-Founder and Lead Programmer, Barrel Smash Studios. “With Riftbound, we’ve captured the customization afforded by iconic mods and expanded it into an action-packed lane defense game with tons of charm and challenge.”

Riftbound was developed with a wide range of accessibility options, including an innovative dyslexia text feature allowing wizards to change between fonts, letters, characters, and line spacing to improve readability. 

Riftbound is now available on Steam for Windows PC for USD $19.99, with a 10% launch discount for the first week. It supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Europe), Japanese, Russian, and Simplified Chinese.

For more information, please visit Riftbound’s official website, follow @BarrelSmashers on Twitter, and join the studio’s Discord community.

About Barrel Smash Studios

Based out of Melbourne, Barrel Smash is a two-person studio founded by James and Louisa Thomas. Besides their shared love for smashing barrels in games, the couple focuses on creating accessible and inclusive gaming experiences for everyone to enjoy. Riftbound is their first title.

LOS ANGELES – MAY 12, 2022 – Today, Netmarble and Marvel Entertainment’s first open world action RPG, MARVEL Future Revolution, released an all-new game update adding its newest playable hero, Scarlet Witch, a new game mode and a number of new limited-time special events. This new content is inspired by the recent release of Marvel Studios’ Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Players can access the latest game update on the App Store and Google Play today.

The fan-favorite sorceress, Scarlet Witch, has joined the game’s roster as the 10th playable hero. Her PVP specialty is powered by her use of Hex Energy and Chaos Magic, making her powerful enough to best even the Sorcerer Supreme. She can disrupt her opponent’s spirit while unleashing various curses to give her a variety of advantages. Furthermore, unique Costumes for Doctor Strange and Scarlet Witch inspired by Marvel Studios’ Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness have been added to the game. Wong will also appear as the new Companion for players to summon.

Players can also experience ‘Epic Invasion,’ a new game mode that offers a whole new way to battle. Enemies from another dimension have invaded Primary Earth, where they can appear at any time. Or, take the fight to the enemies’ own dimension, where new formidable enemies such as ‘Dead Strange’ await players. A Special Battle Badge can be acquired when Critical Hit is activated, the Max Damage Rate increases, when the player receives Max Damage, or when other various effects are given to the enemy.

To celebrate the release of Scarlet Witch, a massive 7-week ‘Check in Event’ will give players the opportunity to receive rewards during the event period. The highest ranked equipment and items will be given every seven days, such as the 6★ Special Costume, 6★ Core Box, Special Card Box and Special Companion Box. A Scarlet Witch training event is happening at the same time, guiding new and existing players to try out the new Super Hero while providing rewards of up to 2,000 crystals and more.

Developed by Netmarble Monster, MARVEL Future Revolution is the second collaboration between Netmarble and Marvel Entertainment, and a successor to the long-running hit mobile game MARVEL Future Fight, enjoyed by more than 120 million people worldwide. MARVEL Future Revolution is available now as a free download on the App Store and Google Play. For the latest news on MARVEL Future Revolution, please visit the official website (https://marvelfuturerevolution.com) and follow #MARVELFutureRevolution across all social channels:

• Facebook: Marvel Future Revolution
• Twitter: MarvelFutureRev
• Instagram: marvelfuturerevolution
• YouTube: Marvel Future Revolution

ABOUT MARVEL Future Revolution

MARVEL Future Revolution is Marvel’s award-winning open world action RPG for mobile devices, featuring AAA-quality, 3D graphics in an original, high-stakes, adventure-driven storyline by well-known Marvel writer Marc Sumerak (Spider-Man, the Avengers and more). After numerous Earths converge in the multiverse to form an entirely new ‘Primary Earth’, players will join the newly formed ‘Omega Flight’ Super Hero team to serve as the last line of defense against a never-ending series of threats and nefarious Super Villains. With eight playable characters outfitted in iconic costumes from throughout the Marvel Universe, along with more than 400 million costume combinations per hero to choose from, players can meticulously personalize their ideal Super Heroes look while exploring archetypal locations in an open world of massive proportions.

Since launching in August 2021, MARVEL Future Revolution has been recognized by Apple as the 2021 ‘iPad Game of the Year,’ by Google Play as the ‘Best Competitive Game’ of 2021, and by The Game Awards – receiving a nomination for ‘Best Mobile Game’ in 2021.

For more information and to join the MARVEL Future Revolution movement, please visit: https://marvelfuturerevolution.com/

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Marvel Future Revolution, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and Marvel Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com

About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.

For more information visit marvel.com. © 2022 MARVEL

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DANNY TREJO JUMPS INTO THE ACTION IN GAMEPIRES’ SCUM, POWERED BY EPIK

Trejo Is Conquering a New World as a Playable Character in SCUM, and an Entire NFT Collection Available on EPIK Prime

Singapore – May 12, 2022 – Leading game development studio Gamepires has scored with Epik, the leading global licensing agency immersing major brands into AAA games, to bring Hollywood’s most unlikely hero, Danny Trejo, to life as a playable character inside the multiplayer open world survivor game, SCUM.

“Introducing Danny Trejo as a playable character is the perfect addition to SCUM and the one-of-a-kind experience we’re delivering to gamers worldwide,” said Tomislav Pongrac, Co-founder and Creative Director at Gamepires. “Epik has been an incredible partner, opening doors to new opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach. We’re confident the new DLC will be a fan favorite and will help us further redefine the survival genre with new and unique experiences players will love.”

Coinciding with SCUM’s upcoming downloadable content (DLC), Danny Trejo is also launching his first ever NFT collection, titled “The Many Faces of Danny Trejo,” soon to be available on the Epik Prime Marketplace. The new collection pays homage to the remarkable life of the Los Angeles-born actor, who has been featured in countless films and is one of the most recognizable actors in all of cinema.

“I’ve been fortunate to work on some incredible projects throughout my career, but seeing myself in a badass game like ‘SCUM’ has got to be one of the highlights,” said Danny Trejo. “Working with Epik and Gamepires has been an awesome collaboration. This partnership is an opportunity to engage with fans on a different level.”

The new SCUM DLC will be available soon and features Danny Trejo as an in-game playable character with multiple options, accessories and customization for players to choose from. This includes several new items and in-game collectibles such as clothing, weaponry, mannerisms and more, all inspired by the unique roles and characters that made Trejo famous. The in-game avatar is modeled after Danny Trejo in the 1990s and is voiced by Trejo himself.         

“Gamepires has reimagined the survival genre with SCUM, and no one better reflects the look, feel and excitement of the game than the iconic Danny Trejo. We’re confident SCUM gamers and Trejo fans will enjoy this one-of-kind collaboration as much as we have,” said Victor David, CEO at Epik.  “Danny brings his passion and enthusiasm as an actor to all of his art, from his in-game avatar to his new collection of NFTs. Be on the lookout for more exciting new collaborations coming soon!”

Danny Trejo and Gamepires are just two of the latest additions to an ever-growing list of world-leading brands, IP owners and game developers in Epik’s partner ecosystem, which includes ViacomCBS, Warner Music, Universal Music Group, Tencent, Garena, and many more.

By joining Epik’s licensing network, brands can scale and expand their reach with better control over their digital partnerships while gaining granular insights that were previously impossible. Epik’s blockchain-powered capabilities present a low-risk, high-rewards opportunity to explore the NFT space. Brands gain access across the world’s largest network of game companies and crypto marketplaces, a powerful confluence reshaping the global advertising industry with Epik at the forefront of this exciting transformation.

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About Epik 

With more than 300 video game clients, Epik is the leading global licensing agency putting brands into video games to produce premium digital items and experiences for over one billion gamers worldwide with the largest digital ecosystem with hundreds of the world’s most popular entertainment brands. Epik is widely considered to be the blockchain industry leader producing collaborations for premium licensed digital collectibles, NFTs and exclusive experiences powered by an interoperable proprietary cross-chain technology. Epik was the first and only NFT company to do any deals with AAA gaming companies for NFTs. Clients include ViacomCBS, Warner Music, Garena, Tencent and Universal. 

About Epik Prime

Epikprime.com is a digital collectibles and merchandise marketplace and Epik Prime is a crypto token-based loyalty rewards program that offers new products, services, and benefits to token holders such as staking for rewards, gaining access to better quality in-game digital collectibles and exclusive NFTs, and much more.

About Gamepires

The Gamepires studio is best known for the success of their survival game SCUM, which reached 250k sales in first 24 hours after release and over 1 million sales in 3 weeks, making it the fastest selling new game on Steam at the time. Prior to Scum, Gamepire released the Gas Guzzlers Extreme game series rated with an overwhelming 89% positive score on Steam, winning “Best Racing Game” for the year 2013. Gamepire created their own proprietary PranaEngine game development platform to deliver high quality games, efficiently and economically. They are a passionate team committed to providing best-in-class gaming experiences and continuously push the limits of our gaming worlds.

About Danny Trejo

Danny Trejo is a prolific actor, producer, activist, author and restaurateur with a hard-earned and atypical road to success. From years of imprisonment to helping troubled youth battle drug addictions, from acting to producing, and now restaurant ventures, Trejo’s name, face, and achievements are well recognized in Hollywood and beyond.

Trejo has starred in some of the most popular and iconic films including “Desperado,” “Heat,” “From Dusk Til Dawn” , “Con Air,” “Once Upon a Time in Mexico,” the “Spy Kids” movies, “Machete,” and “Machete Kills,” the “Bad Ass” trilogy, “Dead Again in Tombstone” and co-starred in “Death Race 2,” “Death Race: Inferno,” “Muppets Most Wanted,” “Grand Daddy Day Care,” “3 From Hell” and “Muppets Haunted Mansion.” On television, he reunited with Robert Rodriguez for “From Dusk Til Dawn: The Series” and has appeared in “Sons of Anarchy,” “King of the Hill,” “Breaking Bad,” “The Flash,“ “Blue Bloods,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Kidding.” Trejo has also starred in and voiced various popular video games like “Call of Duty,” “Fallout,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” “Grand Theft Auto,” and “Def Jam.”

In addition to acting, Trejo has expanded his empire to include a series of successful Los Angeles restaurants. His first endeavor was Trejo’s Tacos (2016) which now has eight locations, followed by Trejo’s Cantina (2017) and Trejo’s Coffee & Donuts (2017).

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Players Will Take on the Immersive Mystery Story, Reveal the Culprit and Uncover the Truth behind the Case!

LONDON (MAY 12, 2022) – SQUARE ENIX LTD. and video game developer h.a.n.d., Inc. announced today that The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story, an immersive live-action mystery-adventure game is now available on the PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console, PlayStation®4 (PS4™) console, Nintendo Switch™ system and PC (STEAM®).

Watch the launch trailer for The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story here:

Directed by Koichiro Ito (Metal Gear Solid V) and produced by Junichi Ehara (NieR:Automata, BABYLON’S FALL), The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story centers around the ill-fated Shijima family, who have experienced a chain of inexplicable deaths in their family over the past century. Yasuhito Tachibana, producer of Netflix’s The Naked Director, serves as Cinematographer and Scenario Director, taking visual storytelling to a new level with high-quality cinematography and thrilling live-action.
 
Players will take on the role of mystery writer, Haruka Kagami and use their powers of deductions to uncover the truth behind four murder cases that have taken place in the Shijima household over the last one hundred years. Immerse into an authentically traditional Japanese story, transcend time across different eras of Japan and collect information scattered throughout each era to uncover the truth and solve an age-old mystery.

The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story features compelling performances from Nanami Sakuraba as the games’ protagonist, Haruka Kagami and Yuta Hiraoka as Eiji Shijima, the second son of the Shijima family who returns home to help unravel the mystery behind his ill-fated family. A cast of talented Japanese actors bring this enigmatic Japanese adventure to life, depicting an array of characters throughout each period setting.

“The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story is a game that takes the form of a live-action drama surrounding the murders within the Shijima family that have taken place over a century, which the player will help the characters to solve.The in-game videos have been filmed in live action, so please keep an eye out for the subtle expressions, gestures and movements that can’t be captured in games that use CG graphics! I hope you’ll enjoy unravelling the mysteries behind the incident together with Haruka!” Said Nanami Sakuraba who plays the role of Haruka Kagami.
 
“My first impression of this story that spans different time periods was to think, “Is this even possible?” and, “This script is really something!” The sheer volume of lines and the tight filming schedule were dizzying, but I think the choice to intentionally film sections that could quite plausibly have been created with CG in an analogue style lends a wonderful retro feel to the game and gives a greater sense of realism to the performance. I’d love for players to fully experience this story about the mysteries of the Shijima family, the murders, and love, that transcends time and space.” added Yuta Hiraoka who lends his talents as Eiji Shijima.
 
Those who purchase the game before May 19, 2022, will receive the base game, The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story BEHIND THE SCENES, comprising of 50 minutes interview footage and The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story mini soundtrack composed by Yuki Hayashi, Daiki Okuno, Ryoshi Takagi, Shuichiro Fukuhiro and Shogo Yamashiro.

For more information, visit: https://square-enix-games.com/en_GB/games/centennial-case-shijima-story

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, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

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The event returns for a second year offering an opportunity to win an all-expenses-paid trip to one of the iconic museums

AUSTIN, TEXAS (May 12, 2022) — Wargaming, publisher and developer of the naval multiplayer free-to-play game World of Warships has today released the details of its Longest Night of Museums initiative, designed to publicize and support naval museums across the world. Beginning May 18, 2022, World of Warships will publish one museum showcase article per week, giving insight into each museum’s naval history. Museum curators will bring their museums to life in these articles providing fascinating information, assets, and historical details for their respective museums.
 
World of Warships has hidden characters in the articles to encourage readers to read all the stories and uncover the special bonus code. The first person to crack the code will win a five day, all-expenses-paid trip for two people to one of the naval museums featured in the articles.
 
These articles will also feature embedded video footage of last year’s Longest Night of Museums event, which had over 1.4 million people attend a virtual tour of the more than 15 naval museums from around the world which participated via Twitch and YouTube.
 
With the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, museums have been hit incredibly hard over the past two years. Beyond the financial impact, many lack their own digital platforms to share their exhibits and make their desired impact on the world remotely. Therefore Wargaming, the developer of the world’s most historically accurate, naval battle video game World of Warships, continues to support these museums and bring them in front of a wider audience.
 
The event has been publicly celebrated by the World of Warships community, which stands at over 50 million players, and museums from last year’s event lauded the impact it has had on their organizations:
 
“Joining in the international Longest Night of Museums was a great experience for us. We got to communicate directly with people from all over the world, many who had probably never heard of us before,” said Johannes Olsson, Museum Educator, Maritiman, Göteborg, Sweden. “At the same time, we got interesting glimpses of some of the sister museums all over the world, many of whom we would dearly like the opportunity to visit in person. We look very much forward to joining the event this year as well.”

“Longest Night of Museums is an incredible tribute to the valour of the men and women throughout history whose heroic actions in battle have shaped the world we live in today,” said Elissa Lines, Executive Director, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. “We are proud to tell the Pearl Harbor story in this new and innovative way.”

The Longest Night of Museums 2022 can be followed via the World of Warships website here.

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 four 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.

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 15 offices around the world, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Sydney, Tokyo, and Vilnius. 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

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