Possess your enemies and command the undead in gruesome, over-the-top co-op multiplayer action on consoles and PC on May 13

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — March 9, 2022 — Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games have released a new trailer narrated by Bruce Campbell for the co-op PvP and PvE multiplayer action title Evil Dead: The Game, this time revealing the unique gameplay behind the most horrifying force of evil ever to torment the living: the vile Kandarian Demon.

With terrifying possession powers and an army of darkness at its command, the Kandarian Demon is a powerhouse to be feared as it flies through the woods chasing survivors. Hunt down enemy players yourself or command ravenous Deadites to attack. Take control of your Deadite minions, environmental objects (including those infamous trees!), and even the survivors themselves to frighten and vanquish any mortal who stands in your way. Choose the physical form of the Kandarian Demon that fits your playstyle, each with different enemy types and bosses including Henrietta, Eligos, and Evil Ash.

Inspired by the iconic horror, humor and action of the “Evil Dead” franchise, Evil Dead: The Game brings the series’ biggest characters together in a pulse-pounding battle with the forces of darkness. Work as a team of four survivors, including Ash Williams, Kelly Maxwell, Pablo Simon Bolivar, Scotty, Lord Arthur and more, to kick Deadite butt and banish the vile Kandarian Demon. Or become the Demon yourself, using your powers of possession to stop the good guys dead and swallow their souls! Battle with more than 25 hard-hitting weapons and a variety of skill trees in multiplayer and bonus single-player missions to survive the night.

Evil Dead: The Game is available to pre-order now for release on May 13, 2022, on PC via the Epic Games Store, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, and Xbox One. Pre-ordering any version of the game grants two bonus Ash outfits: the Ash Williams S-Mart Employee Outfit and Ash Williams Gallant Knight Outfit. The game’s Deluxe Edition includes the Season Pass 1, featuring four upcoming DLC packs. Evil Dead: The Game has also been announced for future release on Nintendo Switch.

Evil Dead: The Game is officially licensed by Boss Team Games from Renaissance Pictures, STUDIOCANAL, leading entertainment company Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), and global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) to develop the first multi-platform console and PC game based on “The Evil Dead,” “Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn,” and “Army of Darkness” films and the STARZ “Ash vs Evil Dead” television series. The game is being developed and published by Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games.

For more information, visit www.EvilDeadtheGame.com, and follow the action on Facebook at www.facebook.com/EvilDeadTheGame, Twitter @EvilDeadTheGame and Instagram @EvilDeadTheGame.

About Saber Interactive

An Embracer Group company headquartered in the U.S., Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 21 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 and next-gen consoles, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others.

About Boss Team Games

Boss Team Games, LLC focuses on console, PC, and mobile games based on iconic characters and franchises. In addition to Evil Dead: The Game, the company recently released the hit mobile game Cobra Kai: Card Fighter and is working on other titles adapted from popular film and television franchises. Follow Boss Team Games on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bossteamgames.

About Renaissance Pictures

Renaissance Pictures was formed in 1979 by Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert and Bruce Campbell.

About Creative Licensing

Located in Los Angeles, Calif., Creative Licensing is a full-service independent merchandise licensing agency that specializes in long-term brand development. Founded in 1982, Creative Licensing currently represents a large catalogue of classic films and properties, including STUDIOCANAL for this project.

http://www.creativelicensingcorporation.com

About STUDIOCANAL (a CANAL+ Company)

STUDIOCANAL, a 100% affiliate of CANAL+ Group held by Vivendi, is Europe’s leader in production, distribution and international sales of feature films and series, operating in all four major European markets – France, United Kingdom, Germany, and Spain – as well as in Australia and New Zealand.  It finances and produces around 30 films per year, distributes around 50 films per year and owns one of the largest film libraries in the world, boasting nearly 6,500 titles from 60 countries. STUDIOCANAL also produces more than 200 hours of TV series each year at an international level, either directly or through its award-winning network of European production companies (TANDEM Productions, RED Production Company, URBAN MYTH FILMS, BAMBÚ PRODUCCIONES, STUDIOCANAL ORIGINAL, SUNNYMARCH TV, SAM Productions).

About Metro Goldwyn Mayer

Metro Goldwyn Mayer is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content across all platforms. The company owns one of the world’s deepest libraries of premium film and television content. In addition, MGM has investments in numerous television channels. For more information, visit www.mgm.com.

About Lionsgate

Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world.  The Company’s film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.

THE EVIL DEAD™ and its related characters are copyrighted trademarks of Renaissance Pictures, LTD. exclusively licensed to Diversion3 Entertainment, LLC. EVIL DEAD is a registered service mark of Renaissance Pictures LTD. All rights reserved. EVIL DEAD 2: DEAD BY DAWN™ is a trademark of STUDIOCANAL S.A.S. All Rights Reserved. © 2022 STUDIOCANAL S.A.S. All Rights Reserved. ARMY OF DARKNESS © 1993 Orion Pictures Corporation. ARMY OF DARKNESS and its related trademarks, logos, characters, and other materials ™ Orion Pictures Corporation & © 1993-2022 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. ASH VS EVIL DEAD © 2022 STARZ Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved. EVIL DEAD: THE GAME programming and content is © 2022 Evil Dead GameCo, LLC, assigned under license to Boss Team Games, LLC Additional Game Design ™ and © Diversion3 Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

PlayStation Australia has today announced its newest State of Play! Tomorrow, 10 March, a State of Play broadcast will include new reveals and eye-catching updates for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles. 

The show will run for around twenty minutes, with a special focus on some of the exciting games launching from beloved Japanese publishers.

A quick note: this showcase will not include updates on PlayStation VR2 titles or hardware.

Be sure to tune in on Thursday, 10 March at 9:00 am AEDT to watch the episode live on Twitch and YouTube.

For more information on the upcoming State of Play episode, head to the PlayStation Blog.

For the latest PlayStation news, follow on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. 

Xbox Celebrates International Women’s Day in Support of Women in Gaming

by Louise O’Connor, Executive Producer, Rare

In honour of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month 2022, Xbox will celebrate the important role of mentorship — to uplift and support the next generation of women in gaming. As a champion and member of the fellowship of the Women of Xbox UK initiative, I had the opportunity to help connect the community of women who work across our UK studios. This includes game designers, engineers, audio/sound experts, and producers to share their knowledge and experience with young women encouraging them to pursue a career in the gaming industry. One of the greatest joys I have found through mentoring other women is what I call the “Leveling up Moment” — when the culmination of their hard work and resilience meets with breakthrough and success.

We know that while according to the ESA, 45% of gamers identify as women, there is an underrepresentation of women characters in gaming. Additionally, among video game developers, only 30% identify as women globally. By increasing diversity and representation in the people who make games, we can create new and unique gaming experiences for everyone. While there is more work to do, at Xbox we are proud that women make up over half of our gaming leadership team and are forging the future of gaming and at Microsoft, women now represent 29.7% of the core global workforce. This is also true of my team at Rare, where half of our design and production team are women because of our investment in making inclusivity and diversity core to how we build teams, and we remain committed to this goal. It’s also imperative to continue to support women once they’re part of the industry, and at Xbox, the Women in Gaming group provides career development, networking opportunities, mentoring and more to encourage retention.

Mentorship and leading from a place of empathy encourages a culture of women uplifting and supporting other women, and I hope to inspire others to do the same. Xbox is committed to building a community where everyone is welcome to play, and to creating a space where it is safe to do so. It is in this spirit of mentorship that we hope to see more women become part of the games industry so that they can see themselves as the hero in the games they play and in their own lives. 

Join us as Xbox celebrates the voices of women during International Women’s Day, Women’s History Month and beyond:

Connect and Impact

Introducing a Mentoring Program by Xbox

Introducing a mentoring program for everyone aimed at partnering women in gaming careers across Xbox’s diverse range of studios and products with aspiring talent, giving them the chance to access to valuable 1:1 coaching sessions with key leaders in select markets such as the US, UK, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, and Korea with additional markets to follow. 

It is our hope that this program generates meaningful engagements with tangible and purposeful actions to help foster career development in the games industry. With the program available in multiple markets kicking off this month, Xbox is opening up their world to inspire and support the next generation of women leaders in gaming. More details will follow mid- March.

Game Developers Conference 2022: Inclusive Leadership @ Xbox Game Studios

(Pre-recorded Sessions – March 23-24)

Join our esteemed panel of tech leaders at Xbox Game Studios, as they share their career journeys and lived experiences at Xbox during the upcoming Game Developers Conference. Our session includes Mary McGuane, Xbox studio manager (Obsidian, Double Fine and InXile); Kate Rayner, head of technology for The Coalition; Shannon Loftis, former studio head for World’s Edge; Helen Chiang, corporate vice `president, Minecraft franchise; Kim Swift, senior director of Cloud Gaming at Xbox Game Studios Publishing; and Bonnie Ross, studio head for 343 Industries. This powerhouse line-up will share their unique perspectives on the evolution of game development teams, and what is expected on the horizon, as we navigate dynamic shifts in business culture, inclusive hiring and community support across our Xbox Game Studios teams. Learn more.

Microsoft Rewards on Xbox: Donate Points to Organizations Supporting Women in Gaming 

Microsoft Rewards members in the United States can earn and donate points to organizations supporting women in gaming with Xbox. The below organizations will be featured on console throughout March:  

• Girls Who Code: Girls Who Code is a non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in tech by equipping students who identify as girls or nonbinary with the necessary computing skills to pursue 21st century opportunities.
• Games & Online Harassment Hotline (via Feminist Frequency): The Games and Online Harassment Hotline is a free, text message-based, confidential emotional support hotline, created specifically for the gaming community. Whether you’re a player, a developer, a streamer, a competitor — any part of this community —we’re here for you, whether that means offering emotional support or finding the referrals and resources that you need. 
• ReDI School of Digital Integration: ReDI School of Digital Integration is a non-profit tech school for people, mainly refugees and migrants, without access to digital education to support them on their integration journey, including upskilling-programs for women, children and teens.
• PretaLab: PretaLab’s mission is to work toward diversity and inclusion in the Technology sector, promoting the employability of Black Brazilian women through a platform that connects Black women in technology and companies.

Xbox gamers can earn Microsoft Rewards points in various ways, such as playing or purchasing games after downloading the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox. Earn points and redeem them for real rewards. Join us today and donate through Xbox. 

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Xbox Ambassadors Spotlights Stories about Representation in Gaming 

Throughout Women’s History Month, we will be spotlighting stories about representation in gaming from women gamers in the Xbox Ambassadors community. These are their stories.

Xbox Plays will Feature Women Streamers, Game Creators, and Non-profits

Throughout March, the Xbox Plays team will be streaming on the Xbox Twitch channel and feature programming celebrating Women’s History Month. Each week will have a different theme, featuring Women Streamer Takeovers, Women Game Creators and showcase nonprofit organizations supporting women to pursue technology and gaming as careers.

Gears 5 Women’s Tournament Coming March 26

The fifth quarterly Gears 5 Women’s Tournament will take place on Saturday, March 26. You are invited to watch 32 of the best all-women teams in Gears 5 as they battle it out for $5,000 in prizing. Learn more.

Watch here starting at 10 a.m. PT on March 26 to see all the action, receive exclusive Gears 5 in-game items and your chance to win Astro Gaming prizes. Watch the broadcast.

“Women of Xbox UK” Podcast

The “Women of Xbox UK” Podcast will be returning for Season 2 this year, with a brand-new line up of empowering and inspirational leaders. The podcast will continue to spotlight phenomenally talented women from a wide spectrum of roles within the games industry that work closely on Xbox first- and third-party titles, with the aim to encourage young women to start or further a career within the games industry.

Season 1 content found here: YouTube | Soundcloud | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts 

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Discover Games, Movies, and TV Curated by Women at Microsoft

This March, celebrate women in entertainment with Microsoft Store and Xbox Game Pass through robust collections of games, movies, and TV curated by women at Microsoft.  From game studios led by women to blockbuster movies with a focus on women’s stories, discover exciting and authentic experiences that bring focus to women creators, main characters and opportunities for individual expression.

A few highlights from the full Xbox games and Windows games collections spanning creators, main characters, and character creation options include:

Games

• SkateBird – From women led game studio Glass Bottom Games
  You’re a lonely lil’ skateboarding bird, and your Big Friend has hung up their board for good. Their job sucks, and lately, they’re barely ever home to play with you. You’re gonna fix all that – with the power of skateboarding! 
• Unpacking – From creator Wren Brier
  Unpack like never before in this zen puzzle game where you’ll learn about a character through a variety of moves. Unpacking weaves together a story through the everyday and sentimental belongings you’ll encounter as you decorate and organize each new space throughout the game.
• It Takes Two – The Game Awards: Game of the Year 2021
  Play as the clashing couple Cody and May, two humans turned into dolls by a magic spell. Trapped in a fantastical world, they’re reluctantly challenged with saving their fractured relationship by the suave love guru Dr. Hakim. 

Movies & TV

• Encanto – Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ENCANTO tells the tale of the Madrigals, an extraordinary family living in a magical house in the Colombian mountains. But when Mirabel, the only ordinary family member, discovers the magic surrounding their home is in danger, she decides that she might just be her exceptional family’s last hope.
• Beans – Written and directed by Tracey Deer, an Indigenous creator, this film follows a preteen’s involvement with protests during a government standoff to protect Mohawk burial grounds in Kahnawake, Canada. 

View the collections in all Xbox regions. Visitors to both the Xbox and Microsoft Store on Windows can find community picks from women at Microsoft at any time by searching for “Women’s History” and related terms. Content subject to availability by country. 

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Active Citizen launched by Minecraft: Education Edition in partnership with Nobel Peace Center

Last week, Minecraft: Education Edition launched Active Citizen, a new learning experience created in partnership with the Nobel Peace Center. Players can walk in the shoes of four Nobel Peace Prize laureates and learn the skills needed to drive positive change in the world. Two of the Nobel Peace Prize laureates featured as non-player characters in the Minecraft world are Malala Yousafzai and Wangari Maathai, who have both championed women’s and girls’ empowerment. Players also meet Alfred Nobel and the 14^th Dalai Lama and Fridtjof Nansen, both Nobel Peace Prize laureates.

Active Citizen is the first collaboration between the Nobel Peace Center and Minecraft: Education Edition, and the first time the Nobel Peace Prize is part of a gaming activation of this scale. Active Citizen is available in 29 languages for all Minecraft: Education Edition players and in mid-March as a free demo. Read more about the project in this Microsoft blog by Head of Minecraft, Helen Chaing.

Halo: Happy Women’s History Month, Spartans!

343 Industries is celebrating Women’s History Month with our Team Xbox Community! In Halo: Infinite, 343i is hitting the battlefield with some community Spartans for a special play session with Big Team Battle action!  Follow @Halo on Twitter for more details! Also, throughout March, 343i will be re-releasing the Spartan Kat nameplate in Halo: The Master Chief Collection, awarded to all MCC players during the month! Happy Women’s History Month, Spartans!

Celebrating Women’s History Month with Forza Motorsport 7

Celebrate women and their contribution to motorsport by joining racecar driver Shannon McIntosh for the Forza Motorsport 7 “Women in Motorsports” Rivals Event from March 3-15. Also, just for setting a time in the event, players receive an event inspired livery and if you finish in the top 40% on the leaderboard, you get very rare Forza driver gear. For additional information, follow @ForzaMotorsport on Twitter and head over to @Turn10Studios on Twitter to learn about women who have made impactful contributions throughout the automotive industry.

Microsoft Casual Games Celebrates Women Worldwide!

From the inventions brought to life, to the art created – women have made our world a more beautiful place. In March, we celebrate women and their accomplishments through the release of 3 in-game items that were inspired by their strength, skills, and impact on our world. For release details, click here.

Age of Empires Honours Women’s History Month with New Content, Community Stories & Events

Travel through history with Age of Empires as we highlight women both past and present. Visit our Sage of Empires as they highlight stories of extraordinary women from across the world and their contributions to the development of their region. Watch the Queens’ Clash, where women players will battle it out in epic show-matches featured by Age of Queens, a women-led group from the Age Community. Check out the special in game event for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, including the first female explorer customizations highlighting Ada Lovelace and Elisabet Ramsey in style. All this and more coming up as we celebrate the women of AoE! Learn more.

Xbox Honours Women’s History Month with a New Gamerpic, Profile Theme, and Avatar Items!

In partnership with the Women in Gaming community at Xbox, we’re introducing a new gamerpic, profile themes, and avatar items! The gamerpic and profile theme will be available on console and the Xbox PC app. The profile theme and gamerpic will be visible on all platforms (including mobile and Game Bar), but gamers can change the profile theme on the console and the Xbox app on PC. Get your avatar items here.

Pre-Load GTAV and GTA Online on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S – Plus Details on the New GTA Online Career Builder

Pre-loading for Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online is now available for those who’ve pre-ordered digitally through either the PlayStation 5 console store or Microsoft Store.

These new versions of GTAV and GTA Online launch on March 15 and feature new graphics modes including up to 4K resolution, a framerate of up to 60 frames per second, improved texture qualities, HDR options and ray tracing, faster loading times, immersive 3D audio, platform-specific features, and more.

Plus, you can transfer Story Mode progress from your PS4 or Xbox One now by uploading a save to the Rockstar Games Social Club, and you’ll be able to migrate your GTA Online character* on March 15. Those eager to continue their journey on the latest generation consoles will also get a fully converted Karin S95 souped up by the experts at Hao’s Special Works, along with a Hao’s Special Work Racing Outfit and set of new Chameleon paints usable on all vehicles.

The Career Builder

As mentioned last week, GTA Online on the newest generation of consoles will feature the Career Builder. This is designed to give new players — or anyone who wants to reset their character and get a fresh start — a helpful leg-up in the criminal world of Southern San Andreas.

With the Career Builder, you’ll enter GTA Online with a business property, a vehicle, and a weapon — with room to add useful upgrades and a little extra GTA$ to begin.

Choose from a selection of the most popular criminal career paths in GTA Online: Biker, Executive, Nightclub Owner, or Gunrunner. From there you’ll receive a GTA$4,000,000 bankroll to put towards acquiring the essentials. Picking one of these four careers will ensure you have a business property and a huge range of missions and gameplay to embark upon immediately — and you can of course expand and dabble in new careers as you progress.

After selecting a career, use your newfound GTA$4M windfall to acquire start-up essentials from across a wide range of properties, vehicles, and weapons. You can select from the basics — a non-upgraded business property, alongside a simple weapon and vehicle combination — or you can opt for business properties complete with upgrades and customizations, high-end vehicles, and enough weapons to fill a Gun Locker. It all depends on how you want to spend your dispensation, and you can bring a maximum of GTA$1,000,000 from this with you into GTA Online.

Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online will be available digitally on March 15 through the PlayStation 5 console store and the Microsoft Store, with physical releases coming in April. Stay tuned for more details.

*For GTA Online platform migrations, purchased GTA$ can only be transferred between platforms of the same family (PS4 to PS5, Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S). All earned GTA$ will transfer regardless of platform.

New trailer shows off endlessly replayable dungeon that changes with every run

Today, 2K and Gearbox Software unveiled Chaos Chamber, the endlessly replayable core endgame experience for Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands®. Within the mythical Chaos Chamber is an ever-shifting portal into a randomized dungeon, full of unique variables, killer enemies, and methods to make your run more or less challenging, depending on how brave you’re feeling.

Check out the new trailer below for a direct look at the Chaos Chamber and the latest Dev Diary for perspectives from the Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands development team on the trials awaiting players, how to get a leg up against enemies, and more.

A Chaos Chamber run consists of three randomized dungeon rooms, a mini-boss fight, three more dungeon rooms, and a main boss fight. Players will work through the Chaos Chamber, selecting between two portals after each room to determine what awaits in the next. Additional factors include:

• Crystals: During the Chaos Chamber run, players can collect and utilize Crystals to earn more rewards. Players can amass Crystals by smashing a crystalline, rainbow-glowing die that spawns after completing a room, and by completing optional side objectives that are randomly assigned to each room;
• Blessings: By collecting enough Crystals to activate an altar, players can receive Blessings, ranging from increased critical damage or ammo capacity, to melee attack and movement speed buffs, and more;
• Curses: The polar opposite of Blessings, Curses are debuffs that last the rest of the run and can make it that much harder for players to survive—but with higher risk comes better rewards.

After completing the Chaos Chamber, a chest full of desirable loot for the taking awaits in the Loot of Chaos area. You’ll also earn Moon Orbs, an in-game currency you can spend at an Enchantment Re-roller station to fine-tune your favourite gear. For dedicated loot grinders though, the real Chaos Chamber payout might be hiding in the bellies of the spined, slightly disturbing rabbit statues that will barf up gear when fed enough Crystals.

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands will launch on March 25, 2022 across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and PC via the Epic Games Store exclusively at launch, and on other PC digital storefronts later in 2022. Pre-orders are now available across all launch platforms, and players can also visit playwonderlands.com to register for the game’s newsletter.

Developed by Gearbox Entertainment, the OFLC rating for Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is M. For screenshots, key art, and other visual assets, please visit newsroom-anz.2k.com.

To learn more, please visit playwonderlands.com and follow @PlayWonderlands on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

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Following the successful release of MY LITTLE PONY: A NEW GENERATION on Netflix which debuted as the #1 Kids Title in 86 countries, an all-new My Little Pony console game brings adventure to a new generation of fans

Outright Games, the leading publisher of family- friendly interactive entertainment, in partnership with Hasbro, revealed today that My Little Pony is heading to consoles and PC for the first time in over five years with My Little Pony: A Maretime Bay Adventure. Introducing a whole new generation to one of the world’s most enduring entertainment franchises, this all-new adventure will allow fans to play together in the magical world of Equestria and will release this spring on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and followed by Xbox Series X|S and PS5 versions as a free upgrade later in 2022.

Discover the next generation of ponies and their enchanting world Equestria in this new exciting single player adventure. Play as the curious and determined leader of the Mane Five, Sunny Starscout, and help her discover her powers whilst getting to know her friends: the courageous Zipp, creative Izzy, kind Hitch, and confident Pipp as they come together to organise the best festival ever!

If that’s not enough fun, collect accessories to customise the ponies and play together across mini games and in party mode!

Key features:

• Explore a rich and interactive world full of life and adventure.
• Feel the magic of Equestria and meet its different inhabitants.
• Enjoy five fun Minigames in single player or with a buddy!
• Experience an all-new exciting story.

From its toy launch in 1983, MY LITTLE PONY has catapulted from iconic toy into a worldwide entertainment universe. In September 2021, MY LITTLE PONY: A NEW GENERATION launched on Netflix and introduced a new generation of ponies to a new generation of kids. The feature-length film became the #1 kids property at launch and was awarded the Common Sense Media Seal for Families. The movie kick-started a new era for the brand, with a focus on inspiring todays’ kids to explore, express and celebrate what makes them unique. This new generation of ponies has its own fresh toy line and licensed consumer products across multiple categories, with a wealth of content set to launch in 2022. MY LITTLE PONY has aired in nearly 200 territories and over 350 episodes and three feature films have been produced.

Terry Malham, CEO of Outright Games said ‘’We’re delighted to continue our strong partnership with Hasbro and this time on the phenomenon that is My Little Pony. We’re incredibly excited they’ve entrusted us to bring the magic of the brand back to consoles and PC for the first time in five years. The game is going to  be full of all the elements that make the brand so popular – fun, colour and friendship. We can’t wait to share it with everyone later this year’’

Richard Cleveland, Vice President of Licensed Digital Gaming from Hasbro said ‘’We’re thrilled to bring the fifth generation of ponies to consoles and PC this year with our long time partners, Outright Games. After the great success and reception of the new toys and film last year, we’re excited to bring the new world of My Little Pony to life for our fans with new adventures and fun gameplay.’

‘My Little Pony: A Maretime Bay Adventure’ releases this spring on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and Xbox Series X|S and PS5 versions with a free upgrade coming later in 2022.

About Hasbro

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World’s Best Play and Entertainment Experiences. From toys, games and consumer products to television, movies, digital gaming, live action, music, and virtual reality experiences, Hasbro connects to global audiences by bringing to life great innovations, stories and brands across established and inventive platforms. Hasbro’s iconic brands include NERF, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE, POWER RANGERS, PEPPA PIG and PJ MASKS, as well as premier partner brands. Through its global entertainment studio, eOne, Hasbro is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for all children and all families through corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked among the 2020 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past nine years, and one of America’s Most JUST Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital for the past four years. We routinely share important business and brand updates on our Investor Relations website, Newsroom and social channels (@ Hasbro on Twitter and Instagram, and @HasbroOfficial on Facebook.)

About Outright Games:

Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved entertainment licenses globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favourites such as Jumanji: The Video Game with Sony Pictures, Paw Patrol: On a Roll with Nickelodeon, Ben 10 with Cartoon Network, and Dragons: Dawn of New Risers with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy. For more information please visit: www.outrightgames.com

Find out more:

Website: Outright Games
Twitter: @Outright_Games
Facebook: Outright Games Ltd
Instagram: Outright_games

About Meltbot

Melbot Studios is an Fun-forward, Art-Driven, video game studio founded in Barcelona in 2017. Seasoned professionals from Games, Film and Technology got together to create the Melbits IP and combine innovation, storytelling and interactivity with sleek visuals and tons of heart. Their first IP Melbits racked up over half a million players worldwide and growing. They work closely with Big players in the entertainment industry in order to create outstanding and authentic games for world class franchises.

Honoring the History of Video Games and the People Behind Them, Atari Vows to Contribute to the Growth and Success of the Popular Video Game Database 

New York, NY (March 8, 2022) – Atari® — one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers — has announced that the acquisition of long-standing video game database MobyGames has been completed following a $1.5 million purchase from AntStream. 

MobyGames is a renowned video game database resource for video game information spanning back to the late 1950s and serves as the authoritative source for information about video games and the individuals or organizations behind them. Similar to the television- and film-centric IMDb database, MobyGames provides in-depth and accurate video game credits and information for titles ranging from Triple-A to obscure independent projects. Thanks to its dedicated community and contributors, the MobyGames database is routinely updated and moderated.

“The MobyGames community has played a sustained and important role in the documentation, celebration, and preservation of video games, and supporting MobyGames allows us to give back to the community and contribute to its growth and success,” said Atari CEO Wade Rosen. “It’s important to Atari that MobyGames retains every bit of its integrity, and we’re committed to supporting the site in ways that improve the experience for both contributors and users.” 

“In Atari, MobyGames has found a partner that will provide the investment and support we need to complete long-planned site improvements,” said Jeremiah Freyholtz, General Manager MobyGames. “I am confident this transition will allow MobyGames to remain an important community-driven project and that Atari’s involvement best positions us for long-term stability and success.”

Jeremiah Freyholtz, who has been running MobyGames since 2013, will remain in his role as General Manager.

To stay up-to-date on all things Atari and retro pop culture, follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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About ATARI

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Stop Carrot Man from saving Princess Pea in a free new update featuring bonus puzzle platforming levels, items, speedrunning support and more!

GOTHENBURG, Sweden – March 8, 2022 – Wunderling DX, the free update to Bitwave Games’ original puzzle platformer Wunderling, is available now on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. Wunderling DX leaps into action with even more puzzle platforming challenges, adding a new world with 14 unique levels alongside bonus items, story beats and a speedrun timer! You’ll discover Wunderling DX’s new stages hidden in secret portals throughout the game, accessible only after you’ve beaten all the original Wunderling levels.

“Wunderling DX represents the closing of one chapter and the start of something new for our team! We’re excited for longtime fans and newcomers alike to play the ultimate Wunderling experience and check out this fun twist on classic platforming adventures,” said Bitwave Games CEO and founder Niklas Istenes.

As the Wunderling, a low-level video game minion granted the incredible power to J-U-M-P, you’ll embark on a colorful adventure to take down the beloved hero of the Vegetable Kingdom, Carrot Man. Unable to stop or change direction, you’ll master hidden Wunder-moves and tricky puzzles while collecting shiny items and outfits in a non-stop platforming adventure where YOU are the big bad boss!

A free demo for Wunderling DX is also available on Nintendo Switch and Steam.

For the latest updates, follow the Bitwave team on Twitter and Instagram, and visit http://www.bitwavegames.com.

About Bitwave Games
Founded originally as Retroid Interactive in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 2013, Bitwave Games is a developer and publisher of polished, high-quality, accessible and fun videogames mixing the best of the past, present and future anyone can enjoy.

Highlands of Avalon DLC will become available for Switch, PS4 and Xbox One on the same day

Gothenburg, Sweden – March 8th, 2022 – Thunderful and developer Maschinen-Mensch are excited to announce that their critically-acclaimed roguelike exploration game, Curious Expedition 2 is coming to PlayStation®4 and Xbox One on March 17th. The game will also be playable on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X via backwards compatibility.

The game’s epic Highlands of Avalon DLC will be available the same day, bringing a brand new island type to the base game, a new mechanic related to traversing hills and valleys, a new tribe called the Picts, eight new recruitable characters, new equipment, enemies and more! Switch owners need not feel left out as the DLC is coming to their platform of choice on that very day, too.

Curious Expedition 2 is a Jules Verne inspired pulp adventure in a reimagined version of the late 19th century that uses procedural gameplay and story elements to create completely unique and epic adventures every time you play. Both the players’ character and those they recruit are all procedurally-generated with specific classes, their own unique look, abilities, strengths and weaknesses. On your adventures, all manner of unforeseen circumstances can positively or negatively impact your progress, so careful resource and sanity management is needed to make it back home with your spoils – and your team!

To celebrate the announcement that Curious Expedition 2 will be available on PlayStation and Xbox on March 17th, a new trailer has been released for the game, showcasing its beautiful audiovisual direction, charming writing, accessible, yet deep gameplay and branching story systems:

Independent developer Maschinen-Mensch have been working on Curious Expedition 2 since 2019 and managed to turn it into the ultimate narrative roguelike experience by listening and responding to community feedback over the last few years. Speaking of feedback: on Steam, the game boasts a “very positive” user rating based on more than 2000 reviews.

“We are so excited to reveal that Curious Expedition 2 will soon be out on PlayStation and Xbox,” said Johannes Kristmann, Co-Founder at Maschinen-Mensch. Creating this game has been quite the journey in itself..For all you adventurers out there, we wish you good luck on your travels. The base game and the Highlands of Avalon DLC are just the beginning – with two additional DLCs planned, now also on these consoles, there’s a lot more to come from us in the future!”

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About Thunderful
Thunderful Group is a group of companies that develops, publishes and invests in games as well as distributes Nintendo products, games, game accessories and toys. Founded in 2017 Thunderful Games is one of the two business segments in Thunderful Group, the other being Thunderful Distribution. Over the last few years Thunderful Games has, organically and via acquisitions, grown into a global organization with eight development studios and over 300 employees. Besides the award-winning internal development pipeline, Thunderful Games also publishes a large number of third-party titles and invests in external game projects.

About Maschinen-Mensch
Maschinen-Mensch is a Berlin-based studio founded in 2014 by Riad Djemili and Johannes Kristmann, combining 15 years of experience in professional AAA game productions. Among other projects, they worked on the multi-award winning game “Spec Ops: The Line” by YAGER Development. Maschinen-Mensch’s debut title Curious Expedition was first released in 2015 and has sold more than 300.000 copies across all platforms.

Magical island adventure heading into early access on the road to PC and console release

Oslo, Norway – March 8th, 2022 – Independent developer Snowcastle Games today announced that Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure is in development for PC and console. The game’s new announcement trailer showcases a beautiful island setting where players will find adventure, mystery and fun.

Taking inspiration from titles like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley, Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure offers a unique take on the genre, adding to compelling resource gathering and crafting systems with perilous pirate camps, the ability to enlist the unique talents of the island’s wildlife to help you out and many more exciting additions to be announced as Snowcastle lays out the roadmap for Ikonei Island’s early access journey.

Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure builds on the success of the Earthlock RPGs, taking the rich world-building and magical setting of the franchise into new territory. Set on a deserted island, the game tasks players with exploring its diverse and intriguing landscape as they collect resources for crafting and befriend wildlife to employ their unique abilities to progress to new areas of the island. They will discover ancient ruins from a bygone civilization, deal with treasure-hungry pirates, and unlock a host of different biomes, ranging from icy mountains and parched deserts, to dense jungles and humid swamps, as they uncover the secrets the island has to offer.

Players will also have the opportunity to make the island their own. An upgradable hamlet serves as a base of operations and unique placeable items allow you to customize the island to your liking.

There’s a lot more to learn about the game’s intriguing environments and expansive web of gameplay systems and Snowcastle looks forward to detailing all of that in future updates about the game’s early access roadmap. Player feedback will be vital in informing the tweaks and additions made to the game during its time on early access, so the community are encouraged to join the Snowcastle Discord and get involved in helping to shape Ikonei Island.

“We are so excited to finally be able to share the next step in the Earthlock franchise with players,” said Bendik Stang, Game Director & Co-founder of Snowcastle Games. “With Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure, we want to use the rich world we’ve built for Earthlock to offer players a brand new experience, backed with detailed crafting and customisation mechanics. We can’t wait to tell you more about our plans for the game in its early access phase as we build to a full PC and console release, but for now I hope you enjoy the game’s announcement trailer!”

You can wishlist Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventureon Steam now!

About Snowcastle
Snowcastle Games is an independent game developer founded in Oslo, Norway in 2009 with the aim of creating games we love and would want to play ourselves. Snowcastle Games is known for creating Earthlock, a passion project inspired by the developer’s childhood favorites. The game is a westernized turn-based RPG which in subtle ways reveals its Scandinavian origin, both in art direction and story.

Currently, Snowcastle Games is putting all the experience of their growing team into developing their next titles: Earthlock 2 and Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure.