Free Weekend Includes Full Game and All Free Post-Launch Content Released to Date

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – March 23, 2022 – Today, Ubisoft announced that Far Cry^® 6 will be available to play for free from March 25 to March 28 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation^®5, PlayStation^®4, as well as Windows PC through the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store. Players can also subscribe to Ubisoft+ on PC.

New players can pre-load the game starting today and will have access to the full game, including all free downloadable content published to date – all playable together in co-op – when the Free Weekend starts on March 25. Players who want to continue exploring the island of Yara in Far Cry 6 will keep their game progression and enjoy discounts on the game and Season Pass:

• Ubisoft Store: From now until the end of March: 40 percent off as part of the Spring Sale.
• Xbox: As part of Xbox’s Deal of the Week, from March 25-28: 50 percent off all editions of the game, and 35 percent off the Season Pass.
• PlayStation: As part of PlayStation Store’s Deal of the Week, from March 24-30: 50 percent off the Standard and Gold Editions of Far Cry 6, and 35 percent off the Season Pass.
• Epic Games Store: As part of the Epic Spring Sale: 50 percent off all editions of the game, and 35 percent off the Season Pass. The Epic Games Store is also offering 35 percent off the Vaas: Insanity DLC, and 25 percent off the Pagan: Control DLC.
• Stadia: From March 25-31: 50 percent off the Standard, Gold and Ultimate Editions of the game, and 35 percent off of the Season Pass. From now until March 31: 40 percent off of the Deluxe Edition.

Since its worldwide launch on October 7, 2021, Far Cry 6 added new Special Operations, free Danny Trejo and Rambo crossover missions, as well as three major downloadable content episodes as part of the Season Pass: Vaas: Insanity, Pagan: Control, and Joseph: Collapse.

For more information on Far Cry 6 and its Season Pass, please visit Farcry.com.

For the latest news on all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit: news.ubisoft.com 

About Far Cry® 6

Led by Ubisoft Toronto, Far Cry 6 is an open-world first-person shooter that plunges players into the heart of a modern-day guerrilla revolution. On the island of Yara, President Antón Castillo vows to restore his nation to its former glory while grooming his son Diego to follow in his footsteps. Yet, paradise comes at a cost and enriching his country means subjugating those who don’t follow his vision. Players will take up the cause to liberate Yara as Dani Rojas – a local Yaran and military drop out – tries to escape Yara but ends up joining revolutionary group, Libertad. As Dani, players will experience the adrenaline and chaos of “resolver” guerrilla combat, Far Cry style, with the most creative and innovative arsenal yet.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed®, Far Cry®, For Honor®, Just Dance®, Watch Dogs®, and Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon®, Rainbow Six® and The Division®. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2020-21 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,241 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com. 

© 2022 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Far Cry, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. Based on Crytek’s original Far Cry directed by Cevat Yerli.

New Website and Social Channels Provide More ‘90s Nostalgia Than a Banned Slap Bracelet

CALABASAS, Calif. – March 22, 2022 – Draw Distance and global publisher 505 Games proudly present a new trailer for action-stealth title Serial Cleaners today at The MIX 10^th Anniversary Showcase, debuting new gameplay and enemy types. Today also marks the launch of a new Serial Cleaners website and social channels inspired by the internet of the ‘90s. Tune in for up-to-date information ahead of Serial Cleaners’ launch later this year.

Today’s new trailer showcases the varying talents of Bob C. Leaner, Lati, Vip3r and Psycho. Each has their own unique perspective and play style as their stories unfold and intertwine. All four of them know how to clean up a crime scene, but their skills provide an edge when outsmarting New York’s finest (and not so finest), all to be home in time for Columbo.

Take on the role of an eccentric mob cleaner in 1990s New York through top-down stealth-action requiring both wits and reflexes. With cops in hot pursuit, guards patrolling the area, and inmates scuppering the cleaners’ plans, this sequel to the hit indie gem Serial Cleaner promises an enthralling cerebral caper.

Move without making a sound. Clean without emotion. Disappear without a trace.

Serial Cleaners launches later in 2022. For more information about Serial Cleaners, please visit the Serial Cleaners website: https://serialcleanersgame.com

About 505 Games

505 Games, a Digital Bros’ subsidiary, is a global publisher focused on offering a broad selection of video games for players of all ages and skill levels. The company publishes and distributes premium and free-to-play games on console and PC platforms as well as mobile devices. Publishing highlights include DEATH STRANDING (PC), Control, Assetto Corsa Competizione, Ghostrunner, Gems of War, Journey to the Savage Planet, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. 505 Games has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, China and Japan. For more information on 505 Games and its products please visit 505games.com.

About Draw Distance

Draw Distance is a Polish video game developer and publisher founded in 2009. The company is best known for the World of Darkness titles developed in cooperation with Paradox Interactive: Vampire: The Masquerade – Shadows of New York & Vampire: The Masquerade – Coteries of New York. The team are currently working on Serial Cleaners, the second instalment in the Serial Cleaner series which garnered nearly 1.5 million users on PC, Mac, consoles and iOS. The company has been publicly on since 2016. 

The Half-Genie hero’s spectacular tropical adventure arrives on a new platform

Valencia, Calif. – March 22, 2022 – There’s trouble in paradise once more! Independent game studio WayForward is delighted to announce that Shantae and the Seven Sirens, the latest and largest title in the fan-favorite Shantae action-adventure series, is now available to download natively on PlayStation 5. Packed with hair-whipping action, hip-shaking dances, magical transformations, cartoon-quality cutscenes, and a charming cast of characters, Shantae and the Seven Sirens is rated T by the ESRB and is priced at $29.99 as a PS5 purchase or is available as a free upgrade for owners of the PlayStation 4 version.

Originally released on consoles and PC in May 2020 and on Apple Arcade in September 2019, Shantae and the Seven Sirens takes players to the tropical resort of Paradise Island, where — following a gorgeous anime-style opening by the renowned Studio TRIGGER — they’ll encounter new Half-Genie friends, as well as myriad mysteries beneath the waves. As Shantae attempts to uncover the island’s secrets, she learns new Fusion Magic animal transformations and powerful environment-affecting dances, acquires a variety of upgrades, spells, and collectibles (such as ability-boosting Monster Cards), explores multiple towns and labyrinths, and fights an array of foes — including her nemesis, the nefarious lady pirate Risky Boots, and the diabolical Seven Sirens!

The PlayStation 5 edition comes complete with all the modes and content that were introduced in the game’s “Spectacular Superstar” update, providing five ways to experience the adventure: Definitive Mode (a “director’s cut” version of the game), Full Deck Mode (start with all 50 Monster Cards), Rule Breaker Mode (equip up to 50 Monster Cards at once), Beginner Mode (an easy mode made for newcomers), and Legacy Mode (the game as it was initially released). The PS5 version also adds system-specific features, including DualSense audio and Activity functionality.

Described as “an incredibly entertaining platform-adventure” by Hardcore Gamer, Shantae and the Seven Sirens follows Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition, and River City Girls as the fourth of several WayForward legacy titles making the jump to PlayStation 5. The remaining games in the Shantae series — the original Shantae and Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse — are expected to arrive on PS5 in the months ahead. Additionally, for those who prefer physical media, a disc-based version of Shantae and the Seven Sirens for PS5 is planned for release from Limited Run Games.

For more information about Shantae and the Seven Sirens, please visit www.wayforward.com/shantaesevensirens, and for news on other WayForward titles, please visit www.wayforward.com and follow @WayForward on social media.

Key Features

• Explore a majestic interconnected world above and below the sea!
• Use Fusion Magic to change instantly between creature forms!
• Belly dance to activate machinery, restore health, and more!
• New characters and returning favorites like Rottytops, Sky, Bolo, and the nefarious Risky Boots!
• Gorgeously animated TV-style cutscenes!
• Collect and power up with Monster Cards!
• Groove to the Dance Parlor minigame, acquire magic and items, and uncover secrets!
• 4K-resolution hand-painted visuals, DualSense support, and Activity functionality
• Five game modes: Definitive Mode, Full Deck Mode, Rule Breaker Mode, Beginner Mode, and Legacy Mode
• Unlockable hula costume for extra challenge!

About WayForward

Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for more than 30 years. It is home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With new avenues for distributing games directly to fans, they are finally able to make the games they have always wanted to.

Copyright © 2022 WayForward Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. Shantae and the Shantae logo ™ BOZON.

Assemble Gun Parts Together with a Friend on Meta Quest 2, Valve Index

BOSTON — 23 March 2022 — MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE, a VR reimagining of the acclaimed roguelike first-person shooter with more than 750,000 veterans, unleashes trillions of guns on gigantic bosses via Meta Quest 2 and SteamVR for Valve Index on Thursday, 16 June 2022. 

Revealed moments ago during The MIX’s 10th Anniversary Showcase, MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE invites the old guard and new recruits alike to craft truly obscene guns. This is the stuff of destructive legend, where good taste and any basis in reality gets checked at the door of developer Terrible Posture Games. Stand against a robot alien horde so massive, it’ll take dozens of roguelike runs to make a dent.

Thankfully, the only thing in greater abundance than aliens are guns. How much is “84 Factorial”? We tried for a hot minute to find the words. There aren’t any words. It’s probably simplest to say it comfortably leaves “trillions” in the dust.

Craft the gun of your dreams from dozens upon dozens of parts. Barrels. Stat-boosting gun caps. Special ammo. Shields. A sawblade! Give ‘em that hand-crafted touch by physically slapping the parts together in VR. The attachments to your attachments have their own attachments. How about a chaingun that shoots nuts and bolts? Child’s play. Electric railgun that lowers vendor prices? Think bigger. Unicorn pizza delivery system? Now we’re talking. With this many permutations, even the sky is no longer the limit—because we’re in space!

Every bullet, sawblade, rocket, and puddle of ooze counts against this alien menace. Grab a friend and die— er, fight together in challenging stages against enormous armadas. As robotic minions drop random gun attachments, let imagination run wild. Who will claim the bragging rights of highest kill count? Who will have to take their killamajig back to the drawing board?

“MOTHERGUNSHIP was our team’s love letter to the FPS genre and the thrilling nights with friends we loved growing up, but with our own twist.” said Joe Mirabello, the man with the plan at Terrible Posture Games. “With VR, we can now connect with those same friends in a very physical way—even from afar—by waving, dodging incoming fire together, or simply admiring each other’s amazing gun creations, cradled lovingly in our arms.”

MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE fires everything on Meta Quest 2 and SteamVR Thursday, 16 June. For updates on Terrible Posture Games and their latest experiment, follow along on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Discord.

About Terrible Posture Games

Terrible Posture Games is an independent studio founded by veterans of game development on the idea that great talent is global, so studios should be completely remote. Responsible for the creation of “lunch break FPS” Tower of Guns, the bullet-hell craftstravaganza MOTHERGUNSHIP, and the world’s first playable sitcom in 3 out of 10, the studio aims to be a compassionate place for developers to grow and make fun things. Their latest projects including MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE and writing support for interactive survival thriller The Walking Dead: Last Mile.

Turbo Overkill, Cyberpunk Speed-Demon FPS, Takes Aim at Early Access on April 22 

Jam-Packed First Episode Features Eight Stages, Five to Eight Hours of Gameplay

NEW ZEALAND — March 22, 2022 — Turbo Overkill, the hyper-fast-paced cyberpunk FPS published by Apogee Entertainment with a delicious mix of retro style and modern graphics, slides into Steam Early Access for PC on Friday, April 22, 2022 with the first of three planned episodes. The 1.0 release and versions for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One will follow later in 2022.

Announced moments ago during The MIX’s 10th Anniversary Showcase, Turbo Overkill’s first episode invites FPS fans to experience the first eight stages of the game, plus a host of secret arenas, difficulty modifiers, and other unlockables for 5-8 hours of gameplay. A bevy of updates over the coming months will add new stages, abilities, quality-of-life features, and hardcore challenges.

Welcome to Paradise, a Blade Runner-meets-DOOM hellscape. Johnny Turbo finds his crime-ridden hometown overrun by the biggest threat of all: a rogue AI named Syn, whose malicious code has thousands of augmented humans in its thrall. Guns won’t be enough—Johnny needs augments of his own, like a chainsaw leg made for stylish evisceration, to stand a chance.

Designed as a loving evolution of FPS classics like DOOM and Quake II with modern movement and player upgrades, Turbo Overkill beckons shooter diehards to lose themselves in frantic, pixel-perfect gunplay against hordes of half-robot thugs while exploring dense, intertwining levels packed with secrets. Blue keys and green keys? Nostalgic health and armor pickups? Sure, but you’ll need to wall-run, grapple, or surf a flying car to get to them. Along the way, find cleverly hidden cassette tapes and microchips to unlock obscene difficulty modifiers and ultra-hard bonus stages.

Survive the challenge by upgrading Johnny’s augmentations for a different playstyle focused on mobility and chainsaw melee kills, or give the leg a rest and try the Twin Magnums, which lock-on and rip through a swath of enemies in one shot. Johnny’s deadly even at a distance—the Telefragger sniper rifle teleports Johnny inside his targets, tearing them up from the inside-out and putting him in prime position for deadly close-range follow-ups.

“Since I fell in love with the genre as a player, I’ve always wanted to contribute something to the FPS canon as a developer,” said Sam Prebble, one half of developer Trigger Happy Interactive. “Turbo uses my favorite parts of modern games like Titanfall and Apex Legends as a lens to examine the classics we grew up on. Do those level designs and challenges still work in a world where the player is more powerful than ever?”

“This is easily the most excited I’ve been about a shooter since the glory years of Apogee, when we were creating global hits like Wolfenstein 3D, Max Payne, Duke Nukem, and Prey,” added Scott Miller, founder of Apogee and 3D Realms.

Turbo Overkill will release on April 22 for Steam Early Access for PC at $19.95. The 1.0 release across PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One will follow later this year. Prepare for one last job and follow @turbo_overkill and @Apogee_Ent on Twitter, subscribe to the Apogee Entertainment YouTube channel, and join the official Trigger Happy Interactive and Apogee Entertainment Discord servers.

About Trigger Happy Interactive

Founded by Sam Prebble, the lone developer of acclaimed, award-winning DOOM II conversion mod Total Chaos, Trigger Happy Interactive is a group of hardcore first-person shooter fans making games they want to play. Turbo Overkill is their debut release.

About Apogee Entertainment

Apogee Software’s pioneering journey began in 1987, when Scott Miller decided to split his new game, Kingdom of Kroz, into three episodes, with the first episode available as free shareware. The “Apogee model” of distribution revolutionized PC gaming and catapulted Apogee Software to global renown. As an indie publisher, Apogee (and its later incarnation, 3D Realms) would introduce the world to id Software, Remedy Entertainment, Parallax Software, and other video game superstars in the making. As a developer, Apogee would innovate and inspire in equal measure, creating treasured characters and franchises like Duke Nukem, Max Payne, Shadow Warrior, and Prey en route to earning over a billion dollars.

The new Apogee Entertainment, with founder Scott Miller and longtime partner Terry Nagy at the helm, will empower today’s incredibly talented indie developers, paving the way for their global success with innovative ideas, cutting-edge marketing, and the same fearlessness that changed the industry. 

The debut in-house game from AAA vets supporting Valorant, Fortnite, Godfall

VANCOUVER, Canada — 22 March 2022 — Bare Butt Boxing, the comically chaotic multiplayer brawler from AAA visual effects studio Tuatara Games, holds a heavyweight bout on Steam Early Access for PC in Q4 2022, followed by a 1.0 release across PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 in 2023.

Revealed moments ago during The MIX’s 10th Anniversary Showcase, Bare Butt Boxing represents the self-published debut from the studio, which has provided VFX support for games like Valorant, Godfall, Fortnite, The Ascent, and Solar Ash. Mesmerized by the sport of boxing, mischievous aliens visit Earth to mimic their favorite fighters, unaware of Earthen laws and traditions—and most of the rules of boxing. For these cheeky newcomers to the sport, some things were lost in translation, so prepare for clothing-optional, trap-ridden boxing rings in the farthest corners of the planet.

Romp around in 6-player free-for-all brawls in colorful locations across the globe. Line up the perfect charged punch to send friends sailing across the stage, or into other fighters for chain reactions of damage. Rise to glory in local and online multiplayer across many arenas set in vibrant cities, lush jungles, and intergalactic spaceships.

Think with your butt, but also your head: traps, pitfalls, and other silly hazards strewn across every level can spell an instant KO. Dash for power-ups like electric fists to shock and stun, sticky bombs for explosive repercussions, and invulnerability. Deck out characters with cool customizations unlocked solely through playing and stand atop the leaderboards, leaving no ifs, ands, or butts on who’s the champ.

A party brawler at heart, Bare Butt Boxing allows players of all skill levels to compete. Careful strategies can win the day, but a lucky hit from any player can start a chain reaction of chaos and frantic joy, putting a smile on even the most battle-hardened fighter.

“Bare Butt Boxing is our ode to the games we loved growing up and the people we loved playing them with,” said Klemen Lozar, founder of Tuatara Games. “We hope players will park their butts on the couch, in-person or in spirit, and remember those all-nighters that were pure, chaotic joy with friends and family.”

Bare Butt Boxing beams down to Steam Early Access for PC Q4 2022, followed by the full release on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 in 2023. Check out Tuatara Games’ portfolio and stay up-to-date on the official website or by following the studio on Twitter, YouTube, and Discord.

About Tuatara Games

Tuatara Games delivers stunning results in the field of visual effects for AAA studios like Riot Games (Valorant), Epic Games (Fortnite), Counterplay Games (Godfall), and many more, but their passion doesn’t stop there. By supporting small indie developers and developing their own original experiences and games, Tuatara keeps experimenting and pushing interactive entertainment forward. Their first self-published game, Bare Butt Boxing, embraces chaos and whimsy in a world that often feels like the former, but could use more of the latter.

LOS ANGELES – Mar. 22, 2022 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Klaytn Foundation, the non-profit organization that was established to accelerate global adoption and ecosystem maturity on Klaytn.

As part of the strategic partnership, Netmarble launched a proprietary blockchain ecosystem ‘MBX’ and recently began servicing the ‘MARBLEX Wallet,’ which utilizes a Klaytn mainnet-based blockchain ecosystem. The ecosystem is focused on elevating the excitement of Netmarble games by incorporating blockchain technology.

This venture will allow Netmarble to advance its games’ key narratives through blockchain technology incorporation that encourages organic engagement from players and rewards them for their participation.

On the partnership, Sam Seo, Director of Klaytn Foundation says, “Klaytn plans to be the bridge that connects Web2 game companies onto the Web3 arena, and this will allow us to accelerate the expansion of our gaming universe with key strategic partners like Netmarble.”

“This strategic partnership with the Klaytn ecosystem, powered by decentralized applications, will create positive synergy,” said Kwon Young-sik, CEO of Netmarble. “We look forward to achieving our goal in advancing Netmarble’s blockchain ecosystem overall.”

Netmarble continues to raise its competitiveness within the industry by leveraging the ecosystem for various games. ‘A3: Still Alive (Global)’, ‘Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds (Global)’, ‘Monster Arena’, and ‘Everybody’s Marble: Meta World’ will be adding the proprietary blockchain ecosystem progressively.

More information can be found on MBX’s official website, Twitter, and Facebook page.

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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 Klaytn Foundation

Klaytn Foundation is a non-profit organization that was established to accelerate global adoption and ecosystem maturity on Klaytn. The foundation manages the US$500m Klaytn Growth Fund and operates alongside Krust, the holding company for all overseas ventures of internet giant Kakao Corp.

Become a Ghostbuster or Ghost on Epic Games Store, PlayStation, Xbox

LAKEWOOD, Colorado — March 22, 2022 — Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, the 4v1 hunt or haunt supernaturally-charged video game from the asymmetrical multiplayer experts at IllFonic, rolls out the Ecto-1 in Q4 2022 on PC for Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Put on a Proton Pack, grab a Ghost Trap, and monitor the trusty PKE Meter as a Ghostbuster in a team of four brave souls pursuing ghastly ghosts terrorizing public locations. Work together to find the Ghost, blast them with streams from the Particle Thrower to tether the slimy foe in place, and shut the trap at the perfect moment! Keep citizens calm and corral the Ghost before the environment gets too haunted.

Play as a Ghost, scaring unsuspecting citizens at various locations. You ain’t afraid of no Ghostbuster, thanks to the ability to fly and teleport between rifts. Possess objects lying around each room to sneak by roaming Ghostbusters and frighten passersby. If that doesn’t work, sliming and summoning ghoulish minions will. Haunt each map to completion as one of multiple Ghosts with different abilities.

Prepare for each match in the iconic Firehouse by customizing your Ghostbuster or Ghost, upgrading equipment and abilities, and getting some target practice in using the Particle Thrower as well as its different modifications. Talk with Winston Zeddemore, voiced by Ernie Hudson, and get missions before going out into the field. Meet some new and old friends like Dan Aykroyd’s Ray Stantz, ready to hand down some busting wisdom at Ray’s Occult Books.

Who you gonna call when you wanna bust some ghosts? Thanks to cross-platform multiplayer, anyone on PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, and/or Xbox Series X|S or One can come together to cross the streams or spew slime. AI companions can help fill games, or enable solo Ghostbusters or a solo Ghost to play offline.

“Ghostbusters is one of the most beloved IPs in the world, so we are pulling out all the stops to make something special and accessible to this diverse fanbase,” said Charles Brungardt, CEO, IllFonic. “If you’re someone who loves the movies or asymmetrical multiplayer games, this was made for you.”

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed will launch on Epic Games Store for PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. For more information, please visit lllFonic’s official website and follow IllFonic on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

About IllFonic

Founded in 2007, IllFonic (IllFonic, LLC) is an independent video game developer with studios in Lakewood, Colorado; Tacoma, Washington; and Austin, Texas. Our staff is composed of video game, music, and technology veterans redefining how games are made and marketed. Past titles and collaborations include Arcadegeddon, Predator: Hunting Grounds, Friday the 13th: The Game, Dead Alliance, Star Citizen, Evolve, Armored Warfare, and Nexuiz.

For more information visit www.illfonic.com 

About Sony Pictures Consumer Products

Sony Pictures Consumer Products (SPCP) is the licensing and merchandising division of Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group and Sony Pictures Television for Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. Sony Pictures Television operates dozens of wholly-owned or joint-venture production companies around the world. SPE’s Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, Sony Pictures International Productions, and Sony Pictures Classics. For additional information, visit http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/divisions.html

Leading Mobile Game Developer Kabam Releases First Trailer Featuring Powerfully Amplified Disney and Pixar Characters, Opens Pre-Registration Today

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – 22 MARCH, 2022 – At an exclusive online event, Disney and Kabam revealed fresh details for Disney Mirrorverse, the Team-based, Action Role-Playing Game (RPG) releasing June 23, 2022 worldwide on the App Store and Google Play. Invited participants experienced an all-new, action-packed trailer that showcased battle-ready versions of iconic characters and settings as never seen before, built in collaboration with Disney and Pixar Games. View the trailer below and pre-register HERE.

In Disney Mirrorverse, players enter a new, divergent universe separate from the settings of the original Disney and Pixar films. In these high-stakes worlds, dark and light magic influence the lands, evolving iconic Disney and Pixar characters into Mirrorverse Guardians who are ready for combat and poised to fight against the Fractured, a malevolent threat whose goal is to shatter both realities.

Filled with visually stunning 3D animated characters and environments, players will unite a team of empowered Guardians and take full control in real-time, action-oriented gameplay. As players progress through the game, they’ll collect a large roster of characters and assemble a powerful team of three to take into battle. Each character has unique battle abilities, including an armored-up Sulley, the ultimate personal-battle companion Baymax, the vengeful draconic mage Maleficent, and many more Guardians who stand ready to defend against those seeking to conquer the Mirrorverse.

Disney Mirrorverse features:

• ENTER A DIVERGENT DISNEY UNIVERSE & STORYLINE –Experience a new storyline that authentically reflects dynamic Disney and Pixar characters in a way fans have never seen before as they defend against a new dark, unrelenting threat – the Fractured.

• CHOOSE AND CUSTOMIZE STUNNING 3D DISNEY AND PIXAR CHARACTERS –Enter richly detailed new worlds filled with 3D Disney and Pixar characters that have been powerfully evolved to match this high-stakes universe. Uncover the intriguing backstories of these Guardians and discover their surprising and authentic special abilities equipped for epic battle and adventure.

• MASTER THRILLING REAL-TIME ACTION COMBAT –Control a team of Guardians and experience the thrill and excitement of real-time action combat while controlling Guardians’ individual actions, team strategy, and special attacks, or select “auto play” to watch the cinematic action play out automatically.

• EMBARK ON EPIC QUESTS AND EXPERIENCE ALL-NEW DISNEY STORIES – Unlock unique narratives and battle Fractured enemies to obtain rewards and restore the worlds and characters of the Mirrorverse that have been corrupted by fractured magic:
  • STORY MODE: Immerse yourself in an original storyline of tasks and quests to complete–experience the story of the Mirrorverse and the Ages of Isolation, Discovery, and the Fractured.
  • STORY QUESTS: Updated every few months, new chapters to the main Story Quest or side stories featuring select heroes and villains will be constantly added for players to battle through and compete.
  • EVENT QUESTS: Players can participate in limited-time quests that tie into real-world Disney and Pixar-inspired content and events, and offer unique characters, awards, and progression items during a specific timeframe.
  • ALLIANCE MISSIONS: Join an Alliance and work together to complete event milestones and earn great rank-based rewards by competing against other Alliances.
  • TOWER OF TROUBLES: Players climb through progressively harder encounters while using a themed team of Guardians to earn progression items.
  • DANGEROUS DUNGEONS: Players compete against other players and alliances worldwide in ever-changing dungeons to earn progression items and other unique awards.

• MONTHLY CONTENT RELEASES -The Disney Mirrorverse experience is ever-evolving and expanding with regular releases of new Disney and Pixar characters, story chapters, event quests, and more.

For more information, please visit: www.disneymirrorverse.com.

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About Kabam

Kabam is a world leader of developing entertaining, immersive, and highly social multiplayer games for mobile devices. They merge consumer behavior with the art of game design to create experiences that are enjoyed by millions of players across the globe. Each game has raised the benchmark in mobile gaming, bringing high-quality graphics, next-generation technology and revolutionary gameplay to the console in every player’s pocket.

Kabam has worked with leading entertainment brands like Disney, Hasbro and Universal to create mobile games based on some of the world’s most iconic franchises.

Kabam’s games have generated hundreds of millions of downloads including Marvel Contest of Champions, Transformers: Forged to Fight, Shop Titans, and Fast & Furious 6: The Game.These games have also received multiple awards such as Apple’s Editors’ Choice and Google Play’s Best Game of the Year.

Founded in 2006, Kabam has studios and offices in Vancouver, Montreal, Charlottetown, San Francisco and Austin, Texas. Kabam is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Netmarble.

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 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 BigHit 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

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Sony Interactive Entertainment Australia has today announced the acquisition of Montreal-based developer Haven Studios. 

Hermen Hulst, Head of PlayStation Studios took to the PlayStation Blog to say, “Jade Raymond brings a wealth of experience from her industry achievements and an infectious passion for creating games, and the leadership team at Haven is an equally impressive group of industry veterans who have collaborated on some of the biggest and most beloved games and franchises that many of us still enjoy today. 

We began working with Jade and her team in early 2021 when they were on the brink of announcing the formation of Haven Studios. From their first pitch, we were inspired by Haven’s vision for creating a modern multiplayer experience that brings gamers together in positive and meaningful ways. We were confident in their creative and technical expertise to deliver on such an ambitious project and were thrilled to invest in their journey developing a new, original IP for PlayStation.”

Here are a few words from Jade Raymond, CEO and Founder, Haven Studios about this exciting acquisition and what it means for players.

“Today, the Haven team begins a new phase of our journey, as part of the PlayStation Studios family. Working with Hermen, Connie Booth and the team at PlayStation over the past year has been a career highlight. SIE is a supportive partner that truly understands the creative process and what it takes to make a blockbuster AAA game. They have empowered and encouraged us to bring our bold vision to life and make our dreams come true and we could not be more thrilled about this opportunity to strengthen our partnership.

As a SIE first-party studio, we will have the opportunity to collaborate with some of the world’s most renowned development teams, including studios like Guerrilla, Naughty Dog, Media Molecule, and Insomniac Games, the creators of games that have inspired us as players and developers for years. We’re excited to learn from these world-class studios, as well as the exceptional central creative, technology and marketing teams whose expertise will enable us to deliver even better games to players.”

To read more about this acquisition head to the PlayStation Blog.

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