THE CROWNING ACHIEVEMENT OF THE FIGHTING GAME GENRE RETURNS ON ALL PLATFORMS

Sydney, Australia – February 17th, 2022 – SNK Corporation and Koch Media are excited to announce that the fighting game phenomenon THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV (KOF XV) releases today on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV features 39 characters in total, including classic popular characters and resurrected fan favourites. In addition to the classic 3-on-3 team battle system, the game introduces the SHATTER STRIKE, a new mechanic that enables players to counter enemy attacks. Additionally, players can experience an improved MAX Mode, as well as MAX Mode (Quick). The RUSH function allows for combos to be carried out all by rapidly pressing attack buttons. All these features, including revamped and vibrant special moves, will ensure fights in this game feel more explosive than ever.

Since its debut in 1994, the KOF fighting game series has been driving the world to excitement with its impressive characters and unique game system. Six years have passed since the last title in the series, and now THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV has challenged all of its predecessors, with jaw-dropping graphics, systems and an improved online experience.

The latest instalment in the King of Fighters saga continues from the previous title’s Story Mode. Heroes from the Orochi, NESTS, and Ash Sagas have all joined KOF XV, and this time, the story is coming to an explosive climax.

KOF XV features the classic 3 on 3 team battle system. New to the series is SHATTER STRIKE, a new mechanic that enables players to counter enemy attacks. Additionally, players can experience an improved MAX Mode, as well as MAX Mode (Quick). The RUSH function allows for combos to be carried out all by rapidly pressing attack buttons. All these features, including revamped and vibrant special moves, will ensure fights in this game feel more explosive than ever. Strap in, as KOF XV features a battle system bursting with speed and excitement unlike any other.

Rollback netcode has been adopted to reduce lag in online matches, allowing for smoother online play. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV features a wide variety of online features including RANKED MATCH, CASUAL MATCH, ROOM MATCH, and ONLINE TRAINING. There’s also the new DRAFT VS mode, which pits you against an opponent as you try to nab your favourite character before they can. KOF XV features crossplay on Sony consoles so PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 owners can join explosive online matches against each other.

Gallery features not only character voices and KOF XV in-game cinematics, but also a special animated short directed by world-renowned artist Masami Obari. Additionally, the new DJ STATION features over 300 popular songs from throughout the entire KOF series. Players can even customise their fights to have their favourite tracks play in the background. 

Product Details:

Title:   THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

Platform: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Windows 10, Steam, Epic Store
Genre: Versus Fighting
Developer: SNK Corporation
Players: 1-2 local / 2-8 Network
Co-Publisher: Koch Media
Release Date: 17 February 2022
Website: https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/games/kof-xv

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.

About Koch Media 

The Koch Media Group is a global developer, publisher and distributor of video games, VR games, gaming hardware and merchandise.  

The group’s publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe, America, Australia and Asia. Koch Media has more than 25 years of experience in the digital media business and has risen to become a leading global publishing partner. The Koch Media Group runs a multi-label strategy with fully owned publishing units such as Deep Silver, Milestone, Vertigo Games and Ravenscourt, publishing games for consoles, PC and VR platforms across all physical and digital channels. 

Additionally, as global publishing partner Koch Media has formed long-term multi-national publishing collaborations with numerous game publishers including Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, Capcom, CI Games, Giants Software, Kalypso, Koei Tecmo, Konami, Paradox, Sega, SNK, Square Enix, Techland, Tripwire, Warner Bros, and many others.

With its parent company in Höfen, Austria, and the Publishing HQ in Munich, Germany, Koch Media owns local publishing companies in Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Australia, the United States as well as Japan and Hong Kong. 

The Koch Media Group owns ten game development studios: Deep Silver Volition (Champaign, IL / USA), Deep Silver Dambuster Studios (Nottingham / UK), Deep Silver Fishlabs (Hamburg / Germany), Warhorse Studios (Prague / Czech Republic), Milestone (Milan / Italy), Voxler (Paris / France) , Flying Wild Hog (Warsaw, Kraków, Rzeszów  / Poland), Free Radical Design (Nottingham / UK) and Vertigo Games (Rotterdam /The Netherlands), DigixArt (Montpellier, France).Additionally, the Koch Media Group collaborates with numerous independent development studios around the world.

Part of the Koch Media Group is also Koch Films, a leading European independent film distributor with business primarily in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy as a cinema, TV, online and Home Entertainment distributor. The Koch Media Group also owns Gaya Entertainment, a leading video game merchandise company in Munich, Germany, and the Quality Assurance Facility in Olomouc, Czech Republic.  

Update 6 ‘Whispers of Doom’ 

Denver, CO – Feb 17th, 2021 – Independent developer Room C Games in co-production with Croteam and in partnership with indie publisher Versus Evil today announced the latest major content update for its rogue-lite RPG game TheHand of Merlin as it further aligns itself for its forthcoming 1.0 launch.

Update 6, titled ‘Whispers of Doom’ introduces a complete overhaul of the games VFX for the games hero and enemy classes. Core to the VFX upgrades was the ability for the game to show the sci-fi orientation of the game more clearly. Cosmetically, the visual overhaul now better represents the distinctions of character skills such as the Mystic, who creates effects through knowledge rather than magic like a traditional wizard or mage would.

Also added in this latest update are legendary questline encounters which may reward relics of legendary power, as well as a new Guardian Core from Siglorel. The “Corrupted core” is awarded to players once they defeat the doomed world scenario, beating back the corruption in Jerusalem in Hard Mode with all Curses activated. This features 9 new and unique spells.

Alongside a whole host of bug fixes and performance enhancements, the ‘Whispers of Doom’ update now splits easy mode into two options, easy story and easy roguelike. Easy story mode presents the easiest option for players looking for a more narrative led experience with very little challenge. Easy roguelike on the other hand presents a good starting point for newcomers to tactical or roguelike games but who still want to be challenged.

Additionally,the option to create a randomized party when starting a new game run based on the heroes a player has already unlocked has also been integrated in this update, this also automatically picks Prowess unlocks if available.

Last but not least, 3 new achievements have also been added, Can’t Run Forever (unlocking Atlantes’ Core), Faevoured (unlocking Oberon’s Core), and Legendary (obtaining a legendary relic through a questline).

“Our early access journey with The Hand of Merlin is now complete as we look to align our full version 1.0 launch. Being able to harness valuable community feedback has been immeasurable to us, and has helped us deliver six updates that have enhanced balance, challenge, meta progression and skill sets, not to mention lots of exciting new game content added as well,” Said Robert Sajko, Creative Director at Room C Games.

The Hand of Merlin is a story inspired by Arthurian legend but with an unusual twist that introduces a wholly unique sci-fi element to its storytelling which creates a unique narrative driven adventure for RPG fans looking for a challenge.

For the full list of updates and fixes head over to the games Steam page here.

About Versus Evil

Founded in 2013, Versus Evil, LLC is the US based video game publisher behind critically acclaimed video games Fist Class Trouble, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire and The Banner Saga trilogy. Publishing games on all major mobile, PC and console platforms, Versus Evil works with independent development studios from around the world. The corporate philosophy is to champion for the independent game developer. For more information visit versusevil.com 

About Room C Games 

Room-C Games is a spin-off studio started by some of Croteam’s most talented game engineers and core team members (The Talos Principle, Serious Sam). They are a small 9-person dev-team based in Zagreb, Croatia, composed of an (almost) equal number of industry veterans and passionate young blood with a simple, but challenging mission – to enrich players’ lives with memorable gaming experiences.

Stephanie McMahon and Visual Concepts developers give insights, tips, and tricks for the hotly anticipated new WWE 2K22 game mode

2K today unveiled the WWE® 2K22 MyGM trailer and Ringside Report #2, the second entry in an ongoing video series offering deep dives into the game’s features, mechanics, and more. The MyGM trailer features voiceover from Stephanie McMahon, WWE’s Chief Brand Officer and a former Monday Night Raw and SmackDown General Manager herself, as she offers an overview of the new mode and advice to intrepid players. The Ringside Report #2 video gives fans a deeper look at MyGM, one of the most highly anticipated new game modes in WWE 2K22, breaking down systems, important player choices, and management mechanics.

In the Ringside Report, Creative Director Lynell Jinks, Art Producer Christina Diem Pham, Design Director Alan Flores, Producer Bryan Fritz, and Senior Designer Chris Misenas walk viewers through MyGM, from the initial choice of one of five General Managers – including Stephanie McMahon herself – and four distinct brands, to the eventual goal of hosting WrestleMania and crushing the competition. Along the way, the Visual Concepts developers trade verbal jabs while providing tips and tricks, showcasing the many unique ways player expression can manifest through management styles.

In the Ringside Report, Creative Director Lynell Jinks, Art Producer Christina Diem Pham, Design Director Alan Flores, Producer Bryan Fritz, and Senior Designer Chris Misenas walk viewers through MyGM, from the initial choice of one of five General Managers – including Stephanie McMahon herself – and four distinct brands, to the eventual goal of hosting WrestleMania and crushing the competition. Along the way, the Visual Concepts developers trade verbal jabs while providing tips and tricks, showcasing the many unique ways player expression can manifest through management styles.

Throughout the MyGM deep dive, the Visual Concepts team explores:

• General Manager and brand selections, impacting gameplay throughout the mode with power-ups and distinct interactions;
• Drafting a balanced roster, including custom Superstars, while managing budget to later sign free agents, enhancement talent and Legends;
• Match booking and show logistics, allowing players to choose various match types, arena locations, production elements and more;
• Power Cards and Commissioner Goals, providing gameplay boosts and guidance should players choose to follow it, or not;
• Simulate, play, or enter Spectate Mode throughout booked matches, running the show in real time, controlling camera angles, and striving for a five-star match, summed up in a Match Report with tips for improvement.

For more details on the latest innovations coming to WWE 2K22, check out the MyGM Trailer and full Ringside Report #2 now. WWE 2K22 will be available on March 11, 2022*.

For more information on WWE 2K22, visit the game’s official website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #WWE2K22 or subscribe on YouTube.

Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*WWE 2K22 Standard Edition and Cross-Gen Bundle will be available March 11, 2022. WWE 2K22 Deluxe Edition and nWo 4-Life Digital Edition will be available on March 8, 2022.

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Attention superheroes of Musutafu: the explosive anime-action fighting game MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE 2 based on the wildly popular Shonen Jump series is now available on Google Stadia in MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE 2 FOR STADIA!

With characters, stages and stories from the iconic anime series plus multiple modes to play through between Story Mode, Mission Mode and Arcade Mode, MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE 2 FOR STADIA provides the definitive My Hero Academia experience. 

To check out a new MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE 2 FOR STADIA trailer below:

MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE 2 FOR STADIA boasts an impressive roster of playable characters, featuring returning heroes and villains from the original MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE, including fan favorites like Deku, Bakugo, Shoto, All Might and All For One, along with Fat Gum, Pinky, Sir Nighteye, Gang Orca, Overhaul and other newcomers. Build your dream team, unleash explosive quirks and go PLUS ULTRA in MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE 2 FOR STADIA today!

Watch Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 5 finally in action!

Ready to enjoy some exciting gameplay? In collaboration with the well-known creator Enduro – Game (https://www.youtube.com/c/EnduroGame) the very first gameplay of Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 5 is here. Jump, scrub and race as fast as you can! This year, of Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 5 features an enhanced gameplay thanks to some improvements to the bike control, giving more freedom and precision. Even the steering has been revised for a more precise guide in all phases on the ground; last but not least, the suspension system and drift management are now refined, allowing to be more aggressive without falling by opening the throttle at the end of the drift.

Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 5 also features many helps for newcomers with the Future Academy, a friendly tutorial to guide you through the mastering of the Supercross basics.

Watch the gameplay trailer here

Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 5 will be available worldwide on March 17, 2022, on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC®/STEAM.

Follow us on:

• Website: www.supercrossthegame.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/SupercrossTheGame
• Instagram: instagram.com/supercrossthegame 

About Milestone

Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest established racing game developers in the world.  The 200-people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™ and MXGP – The Official Motocross Videogame as well as own IPs Ride and Gravel.

About Feld Entertainment, Inc.

Feld Entertainment® is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, Disney On Ice, Disney Live!, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Sesame Street Live!, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Jurassic World Live Tour and DreamWorks Trolls The Experience. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.

Sydney, Australia, February 17^th, 2022 – The development of SpellForce III Reforced is going to take a little bit more time. In order to reach our goal of bringing the best RPG/RTS to consoles, developer Grimlore Games and publisher THQ Nordic want to make sure the game is in the best possible shape before it gets released. That’s why game development will continue until June 7, 2022.

SpellForce III Reforced Console Edition Overview
On June 7, 2022 SpellForce III Reforced will be playable on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One™ as well as PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series S/X™. In addition to the SpellForce III Reforced base game, both expansions will also be available on June 7, 2022. “Soul Harvest” and “Fallen God” will each be sold separately. Both expansions feature their own single-player campaign with 30+ hours of gameplay, as well as new units and more. The whole package, called SpellForce III Reforced Complete Edition, is also available.

Preorders for all editions are available now:
SpellForce III Reforced:
Xbox: https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/spellforce-iii-reforced/9p46pkq6c9h3
PlayStation: http://n.thq.com/T34B30rRTnD

SpellForce III Reforced: Complete Edition:
Xbox: https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/spellforce-iii-reforced-complete-edition/9p2w3fd5mwn5
PS4 SIEE: http://n.thq.com/AqLM30rRTnK
PS5 SIEE: http://n.thq.com/yTyz30rRTnQ

About SpellForce III: Reforced

SpellForce III Reforced is a unique mix of an epic RPG storyline blended with accessible real-time strategy elements, designed to offer a riveting console experience to fans and newcomers alike.

It is the year 518. The rebellion of the renegade mages, known as the Mage Wars, has been quashed by the Crown. However, it was a Pyrrhic victory: Whole regions have fallen into anarchy, refugees roam the lands in search of shelter, and a mysterious, deadly plague called the “Bloodburn” has arisen and is spreading rapidly.

Features:

• Innovative Mix: Unique gameplay blending RTS and RPG naturally together
• Streamlined for consoles: Intuitive gamepad integration and tailor-made UI to smoothly control a strategy/RPG mix with complex mechanics
• Create & Customise: Create your own hero and choose between distinct skill trees.
• Single-player campaign: Featuring the dark, enthralling story of the long-misunderstood Trolls and their battle for survival, with a playtime of around 20 hours
• Build to Fight: Raise your own army and fight epic mass battles.
• Epic Storyline: Immerse yourself in a rich world – Unravel the secrets behind the current situation in Nortander. Explore Eo, a fully-realised world filled with interesting characters and heart-wrenching stories.
• Make new friends – assemble your party from a diverse cast of companions that not only complement your skills in interesting ways but also have an impact on the narrative. Manage their skills and equipment to ensure victory on the battlefield.
• Choose your side: Strengthen and command one of three factions – Elves, Orcs and Humans. Prepare your troops and fight the mother of all battles. Play strategically, taking advantage of terrain, troop formations, visibility, scouting, etc.
• Experience an epic tale: Enjoy a fully-voiced 30+ hour campaign on your own or with friends in the campaign coop mode. Face opponents of all skills in the online battles.

Notes for Editors:

About THQ Nordic

The THQ Nordic official boiler plate can be found here: https://thqnordic.com/company/about

Experience this iconic award-winning Assassin’s Creed franchise on-the-go!

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – February, 17, 2022 – Today, Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed®: The Ezio Collection is now available across retailers worldwide exclusively for Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch Lite™, for the suggested price of $79.95AUD.

Assassin’s Creed®: The Ezio Collection includes Assassin’s Creed II, Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, Assassin’s Creed Revelation and two short films, Assassin’s Creed Lineage and Assassin’s Creed Embers. Players will have the opportunity to become Ezio Auditore da Firenze, the most celebrated and iconic Master Assassin in the franchise. Assassin’s Creed®: The Ezio Collection invites all fans of the franchise to discover or rediscover three iconic opuses from the Assassin’s Creed series and on-the-go with Nintendo Switch.

This exclusive compilation takes full advantage of the capabilities of the Nintendo Switch, including enhanced features such as Handheld Mode, HD Rumble, Touchscreen Interface, and Optimized HUD.

Assassin’s Creed®: The Ezio Collection includes*:

• Assassin’s Creed II: In this opus, players will embody Ezio, a new Assassin carrying on the deadly lineage of his forebears through Renaissance Italy, including Florence and Venice. Thrive in an environment rich with power, revenge and conspiracy, as they hone their art, wielding weapons and instruments designed by the legendary Leonardo da Vinci himself. All solo DLC is available along the single-player campaign: Battle of Forli and Bonfire of the Vanities.

• Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood: Playing as Ezio in an enduring struggle against the powerful Templar Order, all fans will journey into Italy’s most renowned city, Rome, center of power, greed, and corruption. This will require not only strength, but leadership, as they will command an entire Brotherhood who will rally to their side. All solo DLC is available along the single-player campaign: Copernicus Conspiracy and The Da Vinci Disappearance.

• Assassin’s Creed Revelations: In this game, Ezio must leave his life behind in search of answers. Player will walk in the footsteps of their legendary mentor, Altaïr, on a journey of discovery and revelation. This perilous path takes them to Constantinople, the heart of the Ottoman Empire, where a growing army of Templars threaten to destabilize the region. The DLC The Lost Archive is available along the single-player campaign.

• Extra Bonus: In addition to gameplay, this collection also includes two short films that dive even deeper into Ezio’s story, Assassin’s Creed Lineage® and Assassin’s Creed Embers™.

For more information on Assassin’s Creed, visit: assassinscreed.com

For the latest on Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collection visit: https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed/the-ezio-collection

To discover more about Ubisoft’s games, visit Ubisoft News: https://news.ubisoft.com

* Assassin’s Creed® II game is available on cartridge. The content is activable after cartridge insertion. Assassin’s Creed® Brotherhood, Revelations, Embers, Lineage and audio package for Assassin’s Creed II additional languages are provided as digital content to download (max. of 28 GB). An Internet connection is required to download this content. A MicroSD card is required to unlock full collection at once (max. of 35 GB). 

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About Assassin’s Creed

Since it first launched in 2007, the Assassin’s Creed series has sold more than 155 million games worldwide. The franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series in video game history. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into numerous other entertainment media.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed ®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew®, Tom Clancy’s The Division®, and Watch Dogs®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2020-21 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,241 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

Pre-Registration for Testing Starts Today and Pre-Alpha Kicks Off February 16

LOS ANGELES – January 26, 2022 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality gaming experiences, is thrilled to reveal Squad Battle, Netmarble’s first Battle Royale TPS for Windows PC. Squad Battle is a fast paced game where players join a 3-player squad in a 20-squad battle, teaming up to survive in intense and creative close-quarters combat. Featuring a variety of weapons and augmenters, players can creatively personalize their combat style in order to lead their squad to victory.

Squad Battle features a huge cast of characters, each with different backgrounds and motivations, and an assortment of unique melee and ranged options that players can choose for multiple weapon combinations. There are also several items and upgrades awaiting players on the field to boost their performance, including support items and augmenters. Lastly, Squad Battle’s interactive objects like zip lines and jump pads among other objects add a layer of strategy for players to consider as they strive for victory.

To commemorate the reveal, Netmarble is kicking off Squad Battle’s Pre-Alpha Tester recruitment for US-based players starting today. The pre-alpha is designed to show the game’s development process and to obtain feedback from testers on how to further improve the game ahead of its worldwide launch. Pre-Alpha testing will last from February 16 – 20, from 5pm PST/8pm EST to 9pm PST/12am EST.

Specific details on the Pre-Alpha Test are as follows:

• Pre-Alpha Test Period (Available for 4 hours per day)
  • February 16 at 5pm PST/8pm EST – February 20 at 9pm PST/12am EST

• Pre-Alpha Test Registration Period
  • January 26 at 6pm PST/9pm EST – Until the Pre-Alpha Test Period’s end

• How to Register for the Pre-Alpha Test
  • Search for “Squad Battle” on the Steam Store
  • Click the “Request Access” Button
  • Applicants will be granted as a tester starting on February 14 at  6pm PST/ 9pm EST
    • Applicants who are granted as a tester can download Squad Battle’s Pre-Alpha test build in advance via Steam Library
    • Players can still apply and receive access while the Pre-Alpha Test is in progress
  • Players will receive an email once access is granted to the Pre-Alpha Test

Additional details on Squad Battle will be revealed in the near future. More information can be found at Squad Battle’s official YouTube  page, Steam and Discord.

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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 Seven Knights 2, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, MARVEL Future Revolution, Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, 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.

Players who log in before Wednesday, Feb. 23 receive in-game currency as well as digital merch including stickers, wallpapers, soundtrack and more

SEOUL – Feb. 16, 2022 – In honor of mobile anime RPG Blue Archive’s 100^th day of service, publisher Nexon is hosting a special “Happy 100^th Day” reward event. Starting today through Wednesday, Feb. 23, players who log on will receive a gift of 1,200 Pyroxenes as well as various digital merch including stickers, digital notes and over 40 wallpapers for PC, table and mobile devices.

The digital notes will include a Blue Archive-themed yearly calendar, monthly planner, lined notes and graph paper. Fans will be able to customize their planners with exclusive stickers of Momo, Academy Emblem, Club Emblem and more. Also included in the merch is the Blue Archive digital soundtrack, featuring fan-favorite tracks “Target for Love” and “Unwelcome School Piano Jazz ver.”

Developer NAT Games’ Program Director Yongha Kim said, “We are offering Blue Archive online merch in return for all the love and support the players have given us. We hope to continue to give back to the community both inside and outside of the game.”

Blue Archive follows a group of adventurous schoolgirls as they navigate romance, school clubs, academic events – and the occasional battle with rival schools. Players will take on the role of the students’ teacher and guide them as they investigate incidents throughout the city.

Blue Archive is available on Android and iOS devices in 237 countries and supports multiple languages including English, Korean, Thai and Chinese (traditional).

Players can find more information on the Official Website and follow the Blue Archive social media pages for the latest news and updates:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EN.BlueArchive
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EN_BlueArchive
Discord: discord.gg/bluearchiveglobal
Forum: https://m.nexon.com/forum/551

About NEXON Co. Ltd.
Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games and Virtual Worlds. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and added to the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. In 2020, Nexon was added to the Nikkei 225. Nexon currently has more than 50 live games on multiple platforms including mobile and available in more than 190 countries. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter.

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Free demo for next terrifying entry in critically acclaimed series available 21 February

Rome, Italy, February 16, 2022 — Publisher Leonardo Interactive and developer Invader Studios have announced that story-driven, survival horror prequel Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle will release a free demo as part of the Steam Next Fest celebration from February 21 to February 28. Set before the events of the critically acclaimed Daymare: 1998, the game follows special agent Dalila Reyes, a former government spy now in service of H.A.D.E.S. (Hexacore Advanced Division for Extraction and Search), as she explores the ominous, labyrinthine depths of the most advanced experimental research center in the United States of America. 

The Steam demo will immerse you in a survival horror like you’ve never experienced before! Prepare to be transported back in time where you will discover the beginning of this terrifying journey and the mysterious connections that ties this prequel to Daymare: 1998. Explore some of Daymare’s most iconic and captivating locations as you reveal the horror hidden in the most secretive military research centre in the USA. Go deeper into increasingly crazy, macabre and hellish environments and take on the ferocious Decoys, the deadly creatures that stand in your way.

Survive a relentless and terrifying hunt using the innovative crowd control mechanics linked to one of the most innovative and original weapons ever, the Frost Grip. But remember, adopting the same strategy will not be enough to survive your mission. Watch your back and don’t take anything for granted. In Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle, no place is safe. 

Blood-curdling nightmares lie in wait, howling for a chance to tear flesh from bone. Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle will launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam later this year.

Step into the sinister world of Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle with the brand new teaser trailer here 

“Like its predecessor, Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle is a tribute to iconic 90s horror entertainment,” says Daniele Falcone, Team Coordinator at Leonardo Interactive. “The prequel will improve upon Daymare: 1998 in nearly every way with stunning character animations, breathtaking cutscenes, and meticulously crafted boss encounters that require experimentation and strategy. Prepare to witness your favourite old school zombie flicks and video games be brought back to life.”

“After months of silence and a lot of work, and thanks to the support of Leonardo Interactive, we are happy to finally be able to dare a taste of our new title.” says the Invader Studios team. “With Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle we want to evolve what we presented with Daymare: 1998 and make action-horror lovers live a completely new experience… but with a nostalgic 90’s flavour, as we like to say!”

About Daymare

In Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle, horror fans will wield the most technologically advanced weaponry known to man to exterminate the research centre’s disturbing creatures and uncover its secrets. Disintegrate fierce and intelligent monstrosities with military devices like the liquid nitrogen-blasting Frost Grip, solve engaging environmental puzzles, and carefully manage inventory while a haunting soundtrack reverberates the compound’s desolate halls. Face Dalila’s fears… or succumb to madness.

Key features:

• New characters and big comebacks: Take part in the top secret “Sandcastle” mission as the game’s main protagonist, Special Agent H.A.D.E.S. Dalila Reyes, and reconstruct the past of some of Daymare: 1998’s most beloved characters.
• Lethal and terrifying enemies: Fight, kill and dismember the enemies that stand between you and your mission. Beware – these enemies are frighteningly intelligent, aggressive and realistic in every detail.
• Revamped interface: The D.I.D. is back, though in a completely redesigned way. Manage your inventory, ammo and health items directly from the new, intuitive game interface.
• Eye to the scanner: Thanks to the innovative device installed on Reyes’s arm, you can analyse portions of the environment and reveal new puzzles to solve, pick up secret documents and detect hidden items!
• Environmental puzzles: The solution is often right in front of your eyes! Search for clues and overcome the environmental obstacles to obtain resources and collectibles.
• Are you sure it’s dead?: Prepare to confront the toughest and most aggressive enemies you have ever seen. Even if you’re sure you’ve killed one, you’ll find out it can come back in a completely new form and be even deadlier than before!
• Breathtaking graphics, sound effects and soundtrack: Thanks to the power of Unreal Engine 4, you will live the most terrifying of experiences!
• Back to the 90s… again!: If you loved the nostalgia of Daymare: 1998, then Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle will feel like you’re living and playing an action horror/film from the 90s with familiar references and a frightfully authentic atmosphere with a retro flavour.
• Freeze!: There will certainly be no shortage of guns, but be prepared to equip one of the most innovative and powerful weapons ever created: the Frost Grip! WARNING: it may contain liquid nitrogen.
• Veteran or rookie: Choose the most appropriate game difficulty based on your ability in combat and your experience with survival horror games. Either way, it will be a serious challenge and not for the faint-hearted!

Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle will launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam later this year. You can wishlist the game on Steam now. 

For more information, please visit the game’s official website.

About Leonardo Interactive

Leonardo Interactive is an award-winning video game publisher based in Rome that boasts a series of productions and publications of award-winning titles available on all the mainstream platforms. Bringing its titles to market in both digital and physical formats, Leonardo Interactive has amassed a series of hits such as Dry Drowning and Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town. Their next release is Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle.

About Invader Studios

Invader Studios was set up by a group of friends and professionals working in different sectors of the video game industry. The team continues to share common ideas on game development and is united by a passion for the survival horror genre.