Four kids and family friendly video games by Outright Games are coming this year!

Expect fun for the whole family this coming year with big announcements made at OG Unwrapped. The digital event was headlined by the surprise reveal of a DC Justice League game from Outright Games, a brand-new family friendly adventure, licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC, starring the iconic DC Super Hero team.

Alongside this news, Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova, was also revealed, taking fans on an intergalactic space adventure set in the world of the kids animated tv series.

DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of the Nine Realms was also shown for the first time. This action-adventure game is inspired by the DreamWorks Animation original series DreamWorks Dragons: The Nine Realms, an all-new show set 1,300 years after the events of How to Train Your Dragon.

Lastly, PAW Patrol: Grand Prix races to the rescue later this year, giving families and friends the first ever chance to race together as the world’s most famous pups from the #1 pre-school show.

Find more details on each game below.

• DC Justice League Game from Outright Games (Final name TBC)– trailer:
  • Coming 2023 – A family friendly adventure starring the iconic DC Super Hero team.
  • Available on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, XBox One, & PC

• Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova – trailer:
  • October 2022 – Based on the acclaimed animated Paramount+ series launched in 2021, Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova marks the first ever family-friendly Star Trek game aimed at younger players.
  • Available on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, XBox One, and PC

• DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of the Nine Realms – trailer:
• Fall 2022 – An all-new action-adventure game inspired by the hit TV series DreamWorks Dragons: The Nine Realms, set 1,300 years after the events of How to Train Your Dragon, 
• Available on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, XBox One, and PC

• PAW Patrol: Grand Prix – trailer:
  • September 30th 2022 – PAW Patrol: Grand Prix allows for up to 4-players to race together as all of their favourite pups, based on PAW Patrol, one of the largest global pre-school brands, and the #1 Pre-school show.
  • Available on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, XBox One, and PC

To get the full information on each new title and watch the show in its entirety, head over to Outright Games official YouTube channel.

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Super UFO Fighter, Competitive Online Extraterrestrial Action, Beams Down to Switch, PC 14 July, 2022

TOKYO – 19 May, 2022 – Super UFO Fighter, the head-to-head party action game from Japanese developer VV-LABO and published by Phoenixx, lifts off on Thursday, 14 July, 2022, on Nintendo Switch and Steam for PC.

Compete in an intergalactic 1v1 showdown, where flying saucer pilots contend for the Galactic Shwoop Master Title. Smash open capsules to find items that can raise the enemy’s goal or lower your own. Grab the Target item and fling it into the opponent’s goal using the Shwoop Beam to score, or use the UFO’s smash attack to keep the enemy from scoring. Master each UFO’s unique beam and attack to become the undisputed champion of the universe.

Battle in six colorful arenas, including Bubbletopia Palace and Corner Caboodle, each with different layouts and stage-specific elements, making every match a one-of-a-kind challenge. Mix things up in the Super Ball mode, where each competitor tries to get the explosive ball to the other side of the screen before the timer runs out, and the unfortunate UFO gets blown up!

Compete in any game mode in either local or online multiplayer, with cross-platform support between Steam and Nintendo Switch. Learn the ropes in the single-player story mode, where Earth’s own Lulu finds herself exploring the galaxy, learning the ways of the Shwoop Beam, and battling against nefarious would-be challengers. 

Initially set to land on Earth in January, developer VV-LABO returned to their home planet after feedback received during premieres at INDIE Live Expo Winter 2021 and The MIX Next. With this extra time, the team included gameplay balancing improvements, a new stage, and secret content.

“We got so much great feedback from our appearances in our November showcases that motivated us to make Super UFO Fighter even better,” said Taro Masuda, main programmer, and art director, VV-LABO. We’re sorry you had to wait longer than you expected, but we’re ready for you to enter our universe of colorful competition!”

Super UFO Fighter will release on Thursday, 14 July, 2022 on Nintendo Switch and Steam for Windows PC and MacOS for USD $11.99, with a limited-time 20% launch discount until 21 July. It will support English, Japanese on Nintendo Switch, and English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese language text on Steam. 

For more information on Super UFO Fighter, pleasevisit the official website, and follow the game on Twitter. 

About VV Labo

Formed in 2018 by a group of five college students from Tokyo, VV-LABO’s debut title is the head-to-head party action game Super UFO Fighter.

About Phoenixx

Established in 2019 by industry veterans, Phoenixx aims to support innovative and creative developers from Japan and around the world. Its mission is to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one creator, one game, and one community at a time.

To learn more, visit the Phoenixx official website, Phoenixx Facebook page, and follow @Phoenixx_inc on Twitter.

PSYONIX AND NISSAN ANNOUNCE DEBUT OF THE 2023 NISSAN Z IN ROCKET LEAGUE® 

• The newest generation of the legendary Nissan Z debuts in Rocket League on May 26 and gears-up for real-world availability this summer 
• Nissan’s existing sponsorship with Esports powerhouse FaZe Clan is highlighted with a custom FaZe Decal for the Nissan Z

SAN DIEGO – May 19, 2022 – Psyonix, the San Diego-based video game developer, and Nissan announced the launch of the Nissan Z Performance Bundle available in Rocket League on all platforms from May 26 through June 7. 

The Bundle includes the Nissan Z Performance car, which is true to the Performance trim of the all-new Nissan Z, plus Wheels, Engine Audio, Player Banner, and a Nissan x FaZe Clan Decal. The Nissan Z Performance Bundle will be available in the Item Shop for 1100 Credits. 

The all-new 2023 Nissan Z, the company’s signature sports car, will be available at Nissan dealerships in the U.S. beginning this summer.  

As part of its broader gaming strategy, Nissan is also sponsoring a variety of Rocket League Esports events including the upcoming Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) North American Regional event, dubbed “the Nissan Classic,” from May 27-29. Nissan is also the presenting sponsor for both the Collegiate Rocket League (CRL) World Championship, beginning June 3, and the upcoming Fall 2022 CRL Season. 

“We’re excited for the passionate fans of Rocket League to experience the thrill of the all-new Nissan Z,” said Allyson Witherspoon, vice president and CMO, Nissan U.S. “This is also a great moment to highlight our existing collaboration with FaZe Clan as we continue to look for new and authentic ways to be present in the ever-expanding Esports world.”

To celebrate the sponsorships and arrival of the Nissan Z in Rocket League, there will be a Nissan Crew Battles livestream on May 26, beginning at 10 a.m. PDT on Twitch. With a prize pool of $25,000, the broadcast pits teams of three pros against one another in a Crew Battle format (3v3, then 2v2, then 1v1). The battles will be hosted by two First Touch hosts – Roll Dizz and Dazerin – and JohnnyBoi.

To learn more about the Nissan Z Performance Bundle, please read the latest blog post HERE. 

If you or a member of your team is interested in a Nissan Z Performance Bundle code when it’s live in game, please let us know.

ABOUT ROCKET LEAGUE
Winner or nominee of more than 150 “Game of the Year” awards, Rocket League is one of the most critically acclaimed sports games of our generation. Rocket League is a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem with easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven competition. Available on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on Epic Games Store, Rocket League includes nearly endless customization possibilities, online Ranks and Competitive Tournaments, a fully featured offline season mode, multiple game types, casual and competitive online matches, and special “Mutators” that let you change the rules entirely.

To learn more aboutRocket League, please visit www.RocketLeague.com, “Like” it on Facebook, and follow it on Twitter @RocketLeague for all the latest developer updates and news.

ABOUT PSYONIX™
Based in San Diego, CA, Psyonix is a critically acclaimed video game developer and a leading expert in Unreal Engine technology. For more than 20 years, the studio has been a driving force behind some of the most successful games in the industry, including Gears of War, Mass Effect 3, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Bulletstorm, Unreal Tournament III, Unreal Tournament 2004, and the award-winning sports-action hit, Rocket League®. Psyonix joined the Epic Games family in 2019. 

© 2015-2022 Psyonix LLC. Rocket League, Psyonix, and all related marks and logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Psyonix LLC. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

ABOUT NISSAN
For more information about our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit nissanusa.com. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn and see all our latest videos on YouTube.

INTRODUCING THREE SPECIAL JOBS SELECTED AND VOTED FOR BY THE COMMUNITY!

LONDON (May 19th, 2022) – Today, award-winning developer FuturLab released a special anniversary update for Steam Early Access title POWERWASH SIMULATOR. Published by Square Enix Ltd, the 0.9 update features three Special Jobs selected and voted for by the PowerWash community! 
 
POWERWASH SIMULATOR lets players wash away their worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Players can build their very own power washing business and blast away every speck of dirt and grime that they can find. POWERWASH SIMULATOR focuses on player relaxation and escapism with a unique take on the simulation genre. 
 
To mark the first anniversary of the game’s release into Steam Early Access, FuturLab has released a selection of community map requests to mark the occasion. Throughout the last 12 months, POWERWASH SIMULATOR has had nine updates and added over 25 new jobs and 2 new game modes; the community has grown to hundreds of thousands and garnered over 18,000 overwhelmingly positive reviews. 
 
The new community maps feature a fabulous Gnome Fountain, a sensational Steam Locomotive, and a magical Mini Golf Course. All three of these Special Jobs were proposed, selected, and voted for on Discord by the PowerWash community from hundreds of suggestions.
 
“We always knew that community would be a huge part of this game’s development, and it was important to us that we engaged with players to gather feedback and ideas to shape the game’s future.” Commented James Marsden, Co-CEO of FuturLab. “That’s why we are particularly excited that this update has key community-driven improvements and three original levels suggested by and voted for by our players. One year on this game is still exceeding our expectations, and we can’t wait to show you what’s next.”

That’s not all for this community-focused update; players can now earn money in Free Play & Special Jobs, there’s a new fixed camera view for washing to improve accessibility and help combat motion sickness, and some of the older levels have had a facelift to match the grace and beauty of the game’s more recent jobs. For a list of all new features and quality of life changes, check out our Developer Logs here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1290000/allnews/  

POWERWASH SIMULATOR is currently available on Steam Early Access here: http://bit.ly/PWSOutNowSteam

About FuturLab
FuturLab is a boutique, award-winning game studio based in Brighton, UK. FuturLab has developed and published remarkable games on PC and console since 2003. The game studio is best known for Velocity 2X, Tiny Trax, Mini-Mech Mayhem and Peaky Blinders: Mastermind and is currently working on the highly anticipated PowerWash Simulator.

About Square Enix Collective

Square Enix Collective® is a London-based division of Square Enix Ltd. The Collective programme was launched in 2014 to assist indie game developers build community awareness for hundreds of games pitches and has helped teams to raise in excess of $1.2 million via Kickstarter campaigns. Collective has now published and distributed a range of indie titles since April 2016 and is on the look-out for great new projects and talented teams to work with globally – whether it’s publishing support for a development that’s already funded, or investment to help the creation of a game.
 
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 88 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 88 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
 
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com.

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POWERWASH SIMULATOR, CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, EIDOS MONTREAL, FINAL FANTASY, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Post-Apocalypse Survival Sim Endzone – A World Apart: Survivor Edition is Now Available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

Raise Society from the Nuclear Ash and Rebuild Mankind Pitted Against an Unforgiving Environmental Massacre

Wiesbaden, Germany (May 19, 2022) – Today, publisher Assemble Entertainment and developer Gentlymad Studio proudly launch the massively popular Endzone – A World Apart on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, aptly titled Survivor Edition, including Endzone’s first game-enriching DLC called “Prosperity.” Brave the destroyed surface of the Earth and rebuild a semblance of home for the world’s last remaining humans — or die trying. 

Steeped in a world poisoned with radiation following a worldwide nuclear disaster, Endzone – A World Apart tasks players with a monumental responsibility: build a civilization and maintain the wellbeing of Earth’s last remaining human colony. Much like its genre peers such as Surviving Mars, Frostpunk, or Surviving the Aftermath, players will use the tools at their disposal to build housing structures, develop a functioning electrical system, and maintain stable water and food supplies. Much unlike its competitors, Endzone – A World Apart won’t see players face off against ghastly ghouls and irradiated monstrosities. Instead, violent weather events—such as sandstorms and drought—seek to destroy.

Watch the Endzone – A World Apart: Survivor Edition launch trailer here:

Boasting over 5,000 positive reviews on Steam, Endzone – A World Apart is a lauded addition to the survival sim genre and blends the best of post-apocalyptic survival and city-building, delivering a challenging yet rewarding redemption-style gameplay experience that demands intuition and skill. With the release of the Survivor Edition, the dystopian survival-sim is now available to a whole new class of (console) survival specialists. 

Key Features of Endzone’s Console Release Include: 

• Full UI overhaul: Specially geared to controllers – provides for a comfortable and up-to-date gameplay experience for current-gen consoles 
• A Bustling Community: The settlement is rarely quiet or dull; fulfill over 90 side missions, all of which are rich in variety and cater to the various needs of your community’s inhabitants 
• Build, Expand, Survive: With more than 90 different buildings to construct and   maintain, including power stations, shelters, water treatment plants, and, unfortunately, cemeteries, colony architects have a vast selection of structures from which to create a flourishing community 
• Can’t We Order In?: To get fresh supplies and learn new information, scouting parties must engage in Expeditions — which involves leaving the safety of the colony and   venturing out into the dangerous wasteland to scavenge valuable resources 
• Dynamic Radiation Simulator: Keep those iodine pills handy, as Endzone features realistic radiation and humidity values that force players to take into account important details about the soil in which they grow their crops

Endzone – A World Apart: Survivor Edition is available now on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for $49.99 USD. Thanks to a collaboration with Koch Media, a leading global publishing partner, a physical PlayStation 5 retail version is also available for $49.99, as well as on Amazon exclusively in Europe. 

About Assemble Entertainment

Founded in 2016 and based in Wiesbaden, Germany, Assemble Entertainment is an independent games developer best known for the survival city-builder Endzone – A World Apart, that challenges players to survive and thrive following an environmental apocalypse, and the modernized Leisure Suit Larry series, featuring two new entries in the iconic decades-spanning saga. 

Despite the company’s short history, Assemble Entertainment has won the German Developer Award twice — in 2020 and 2021— in the category “Best Publisher”. Assemble Entertainment organizes GermanDevDays, an annual conference held in Frankfurt, Germany since 2016 that attracts more than 1,100 attendees from across the German-speaking video game development industry. The event also includes the GermanDevDays Indie Award, where indie development teams across Germany can participate in varying categories to win a cash prize for their projects. The event is hosted by Stefan Marcinek, CEO and Founder of Assemble Entertainment.

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The acclaimed tactical RPG inspired by the best-selling board game will be adapted for new platforms by Saber Interactive

PARIS, France & FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – May 19, 2022 – Embracer Group companies Asmodee Digital and Saber Interactive have announced a new partnership to bring the critically acclaimed tactical RPG Gloomhaven to video game consoles in 2023. Originally developed by Flaming Fowl Studios based on Isaac Childres’ award-winning board game, Gloomhaven has sold over 500k units throughout early access and its official launch on PC and Mac last year. The console editions of the game will be published by Asmodee Digital and developed by Saber.

“We’re excited to bring Gloomhaven to new players around the world with Saber Interactive. Partnerships like this are one of the great advantages we have available to us now as part of Embracer Group, and we look forward to tapping into even more opportunities to deliver for our fans in the future,” said Pierre Ortolan, CEO at Asmodee Digital.

“Our partnership on Gloomhaven embodies the very reason we brought Asmodee into the Embracer family,” said Matthew Karch, Saber Interactive CEO and co-founder and Embracer board member. “Games are truly a transmedia experience, and it’s amazing to have the opportunity to collaborate with the world’s best board game makers to bring their IP to consoles. This is the first of many announcements of its kind to come.”

Set in a medieval dark fantasy universe, Gloomhaven is a tactical RPG mixing card-based strategy and adventurous dungeon crawling, featuring solo play and online co-op. Sell your sword to any who can afford it, and carve your way through dark caves, dreadful forests, and terrifying dungeons filled with horrific monsters to reap your rewards… or die trying.

Lead your band of mercenaries through an unforgiving world where every choice can have life or death consequences. Each of Gloomhaven’s 17 unique characters comes with their own skills and more than 1,000 different abilities to master. The digital version of Gloomhaven has continued to grow since launch with new content and updates, including the recently released “Jaws of the Lion” DLC.

Gloomhaven is currently available on Steam and GOG.com for PC and Mac. For the latest updates, follow the digital game on Twitter, Facebook and Discord.

About Asmodee Digital

Asmodee Digital is an international publisher and distributor of video games, as well as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Asmodee Group, an Embracer operative group. Asmodee Digital manages the creation, design, publishing, and marketing of video games for Asmodee Group and third-party creators on PC (Steam, Epic), consoles (Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation, Microsoft Xbox), mobile and VR. Asmodee Digital aims at bringing passionate people together around memorable video gaming experiences. These include best-selling products with a board game DNA such as Gloomhaven, CATAN, Ticket to Ride, or The Lord of the Rings: Adventure Card Game. Asmodee Digital is also publishing Dark Envoy, the upcoming Guns N’ Sorcery RPG, along with exciting indies’ gems such as Ember Knights or Innchanted, with more yet to be announced.

To learn more, please visit www.asmodee-digital.com.

About Saber Interactive

An Embracer Group company headquartered in the U.S., Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 22 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, World War Z, SnowRunner, Evil Dead: The Game and A Quiet Place. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with AAA publishers, producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others.

About Flaming Fowl Studios

Flaming Fowl Studios is an independent game studio, rising from the ashes of the renowned Lionhead Studios and having previously worked on titles such as the original Fable trilogy. Our company goal is to build deep and interesting strategic experiences with fascinating twists and a healthy dose of humor. We also aim to include our fans and customers in the development process, and by working together, we hope to create something special.

To learn more, please visit http://www.flamingfowlstudios.com.

CURVE GAMES HITS A HOLE IN ONE WITH GOLF GANG, A HIGH-SPEED MINI-GOLF EXPERIENCE OUT TODAY! 

London, 19th May 2022 – Curve Games is proud to announce the official release of the fast-paced, precision racer party game, Golf Gang.  Launching today on Steam for £7.99 / $9.99 / €9.99, Golf Gang elevates the competitive mini-golf experience to a random battle of skill and strategy to deliver the fastest game of mini-golf you’ll ever play!

Race around the course at breakneck speed in this high-energy party game. Drink in its vibrant colours, amusingly ruthless environments, modifiers, and expressive golf balls to unveil a perfect mix of madness.  Don’t believe us? Watch the chaos unfold in these short clips from talented players Baghera Jones, Mynthos, and Etoiles. 

Developed by two brothers who founded the Lazy Monday Games studio back in 2015, Golf Gang is Fall Guys meets golf in this easy to pick up and play but hard to master game. Play solo speed runs or compete with up to 8 friends and family to see who can finish the courses fastest and with the fewest strokes possible in hectic multiplayer action.

Don’t miss out on an incredible first week (19th – 26th May) deal:

•       10% launch discount on the game
•       Official Soundtrack for free
•       Two free cosmetics in the in-game shop

o   nogHead face from The Ascent

o   Adventurer Backpack from For The King

The offers don’t stop there! From 26th May until 2nd June, players will be able to buy a bundle including the game & OST for 10% off.

For the latest Curve Games updates, join the Discord channel here and follow @curvegames on all socials here.  

About Curve Games  

Curve Games is an award-winning independent label working with developers worldwide to deliver the best in interactive entertainment. With a uniquely diverse games catalogue that includes renowned indie hits such as For the King, Bomber Crew, The Ascent, and Lawn Mowing Simulator, and the multi-million selling smash hit Human Fall Flat, Curve Games has taken its placeas one of the leading games publishers worldwide.  

More information on Curve Games can be found at http://www.curvegames.com.  

About Lazy Monday  

Lazy Monday Games is a studio of two brothers, started in 2015. They have been playing and discussing games since early childhood, established a shared concept of fun, and settled on a foundation of total trust and (sometimes brutal) honesty. That relationship and shared vision mean much of the process becomes unstated agreement, leaving time and energy for deeper,

tougher design choices – vital in such a small team.  

Weekly tournaments will be held in three regions worldwide, with the first of nine rounds starting on May 26th 

Osaka, Japan, May 19th, 2022 – SNK CORPORATION is proud to announce the official KOF XV ICFC Weekly Series is slated to begin on May 26th, 2022.

The KOF XV ICFC Weekly Series is an official online tournament for KOF XV, jointly organized by SNK and ten/o LLC. The online tournament will be held every Thursday in three regions: Asia, North America, and Europe. Regional champions will be determined through a series of nine rounds in each region. The competition is based on a point system, with points awarded according to the standings in each round from Round 1 (#1) to Round 8 (#8). The top eight overall point scorers will advance to the Final of Round 9 (#9). We look forward to your participation!

Official Tournament Website:

https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/official/kof-xv/icfc/

About the ICFC

ICFC is an abbreviation for INTERCONTINENTAL FIGHT CLUB and is a fighting game tournament that has been held by ten/o LLC since 2020. Currently, ICFC hosts weekly online tournaments of popular fighting games for North America, Europe, and Asia, and has gained the support of fighting game fans around the world.

Tournament Outline

■Tournament Name

KOF XV ICFC Weekly Series

■Hosts

SNK、ten/o

■Game

THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

■Platforms

Steam

■Regions

Asia (Japan/Korea/Hong Kong/Taiwan, etc.)
North America (U.S.A./Canada/Mexico, etc.)
Europe (UK/France/Germany/Italy/Spain, etc.)

■Schedule (Every Thursday in each region)

5/26 (#1)、6/2 (#2)、6/9 (#3)、6/16 (#4)、6/23 (#5)、6/30 (#6)、7/7 (#7)、7/14 (#8)、7/21 (#9 Final)

■Times (Each region starts at 19:00 local time)

Asia regions: 7:00 p.m. start (JST)
North America: 7pm start (EDT)
Europe: 19:00 start (CEST)

■Prizes

#1-#8: $500.00 + crowdfunding *Up to $800.00 per tournament
#9 Final: $3,000.00 + crowdfunding

>Matcherino crowdfunding site https://matcherino.com/events

KOF XV Official Site

https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/games/kof-xv

©SNK CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 

About SNK

Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, SNK develop, publish, and distribute interactive entertainment software on a global scale. Known for such franchises as THE KING OF FIGHTERS, METAL SLUG, and SAMURAI SHODOWN, SNK continues to focus on their rich console game and arcade history.

The French publisher also reports record revenues!

Paris, May 19^th 2022 – In years past, Microids has been pursuing a winning editorial strategy giving the French publisher a key player status in the video game industry.

In 2021, the Microids group reported a revenue above 55 million USD and keeps expanding its catalog with internationally appealing intellectual properties. With 85% of revenues made outside of France and a growth above 60% between 2020 and 2021, Microids carries on with its growth strategy worldwide.

Microids is proud to announce today the opening of a representative office in Berlin, Germany. This new entity is an integrated part of Microids international expansion plan. The office will spearhead deals with key players of German speaking countries (Germany, Switzerland and Austria) as well as publishers and development studios in the region. The Microids group is already represented in Germany by Julien Renzaho, VP Sales & Business Development.

Watch the Microids presentation video on YouTube

“With the setup of our own distribution network in France (MDF), the opening of two studios in Paris and Lyon as well as a minor stake in Osome Studio, these past two years have been decisive for the Microids group.” states Stéphane Longeard, CEO of Microids. “Even though the company has been around for 37 years, the new strategy initiated ten years ago allows the company to achieve historically high revenues, as well as a key player status in both the video game industry and in the figurines market with Plastoy. Over the last few years, Microids also opened representative offices in Japan and China (2019 and 2021 respectively), increasing our presence in Asia and broadening our catalog. This new entity in Germany will help us increase our growth in Europe significantly, and we’re very proud to entrust our esteemed collaborator Julien Renzaho for this crucial task.”

“Opening this new office in Berlin is a logical step for Microids’ growth, since the German speaking countries represent our second most important market in Europe after France” adds Julien Renzaho. “This allows us to strengthen our relationship with local development studios and establish closer ties to official German gaming institutions.”

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

Lesquin, 18th May 2022 – NACON and the studio KT Racing are pleased to announce their new rally game, WRC Generations, the official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship, scheduled for release in Autumn 2022 on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Steam for PC. The result of 7 years of collaboration with legendary drivers, who have already made WRC 10 and WRC 9 the references of the genre, the latest entry in the series is an authentic and comprehensive rally racing simulation, giving players the chance to drive powerful cars in the most famous rallies of all time!

An unrivalled level of realism

Never before have games come this close to the real-life World Rally Championship! Hailed by both critics and professionals, this year’s WRC simulation has been reinforced with numerous improvements and optimizations requested by the community.

Just as in the real-life WRC, a major new competitive feature, hybrid cars, have been included in WRC Generations! The potent blend of electric power and combustion engines gives players the opportunity to experience brand-new driving sensations, both in terms of physics and through a completely overhauled sound design.

Previous vehicles can still be found in the game, even more authentically portrayed than ever before. In total, there are no fewer than 37 legendary cars, each carefully recreated with its respective mechanical characteristics.

On top of the 13 rallies of the 2022 season, the game includes 9 other locations for a total of 22 different countries and 165 Special Stages – a record for the genre! The brand-new Swedish route makes its appearance. It is the only completely snow-covered rally with physics even closer to the actual conditions. 

New solo and online content

WRC Generations is more polished and detailed than its predecessors and promises countless hours of gameplay thanks to brand-new game modes and new ways to share your passion online!

• Career mode lets players determine their own history, managing every aspect of their team and leading them to success. A new way to manage hybrid-powered cars will be included in the skill tree.
• In League mode players can take each other on in the same category in daily and weekly challenges in an attempt to rise to the top of the rankings.

• With the Teams system, players can choose to join a team or create their own, raising the standard high in every challenge.
• The Livery editor enables players to customize their cars with a variety of finishes and stickers. In WRC Generations, players can now share their creations with each other!
• Players can take part in training races on split screen or online, and enjoy the real experience with a friend in Co-driver mode.

WRC Generations will be available October 13th 2022 on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and later on  PC and Switch.
 
Add WRC Generations to your Steam wishlist

About NACON
NACON is a company of the BIGBEN Group founded in 2019 to optimize its know-how through strong synergies in the video game market. By bringing together its 16 development studios, the publishing of AA video games, the design and distribution of premium gaming devices, NACON focuses 20 years of expertise at the service of players. This new unified business unit strengthens NACON’s position in the market and enables it to innovate by creating new unique competitive advantages.

About Kylotonn
Created in 2006, Kylotonn is one the most important French video game development studios, also known under KT Racing label. Specialized in motorsports and official developer of the WRC FIA World Rally Championship series and Isle of Man Tourist Trophy, the company is internationally recognized for its know-how and for the passion of its teams. With more than 170 employees as of today in Paris and Lyon, Kylotonn has developed more than 30 titles distributed by major publishers. Kylotonn has forged itself a strong technological expertise thanks to the real-time 3D engine KT Engine that the company owns. At the forefront of the video game industry, this technology is also used within R&D partnerships on autonomous vehicle projects in the automotive industry. Since 2018, NACON, one of Europe’s leading video game publishers, holds a 100% stake in the company. Kylotonn is member of the French National Developers Federation (Syndicat National du Jeu Vidéo) and Capital Games. The company is supported by BPI, IFCIC and the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.

About WRC Promoter GmbH
WRC Promoter GmbH is responsible for all commercial aspects of the FIA World and FIA European Rally Championships, including TV production and the marketing of global media and sponsorship rights. It also has responsibility to increase competitor numbers and to propose the venues that form the WRC and ERC calendars. WRC Promoter is the umbrella body for Rallycross Promoter GmbH, which is responsible for all commercial aspects of the FIA World and FIA European Rallycross Championships.
The World Rally Championship (WRC) is the FIA’s premium rally series. It showcases high-performance hybrid-powered cars and the world’s best drivers competing in dramatic surroundings, ranging from Sweden’s freezing winter to Kenya’s heat and rocky tracks. Participants battle for drivers’ and manufacturers’ titles at 13 rallies.