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Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Unveils Year 7 Season 1

Operation Demon Veil introduces Japanese Operator and a new map for the first time in three years

Sydney, Australia — February 21, 2022 — Today, Ubisoftrevealed the first season of Rainbow Six Siege’s Year 7 Season 1, Demon Veil. This season introduces Azami, a new Japanese Operator, a new map, a permanent Team Deathmatch game mode, gameplay updates including Attacker Repick, universal sights and more.

In Demon Veil, uncover the secrets of Azami, an enigmatic new Defender – equipped with the Kiba Barrier gadget, her throwable canisters deploy an expandable material that solidifies into a bulletproof surface, providing fast cover. Azami’s gadget allows her to quickly repair holes in walls and floors, creating for a more mobile and versatile defensive approach. Azami is a medium speed, medium health Operator, and her loadout features a 9X19SVSN or an ACS12 as a primary weapon and a D-50 as a secondary weapon.

Alongside Azami, an exclusive new map arrives mid-season for the first time in Rainbow Six Siege in three years: Emerald Plains. Set in Ireland, this modern country club challenges players to master a new environment and its multiple levels.

Attacker Repick arrives in Year 7 Season 1, allowing Attackers to change their Operator and loadout during the Preparation Phase. The change aims to bring more impact during the Preparation Phase by allowing Attackers to use the intel gathered and adjust their strategy. In addition, the match header has been updated to help make informed decisions when changing their Operator or loadout. Attacker repick is available for all game modes in the Quick Match, Unranked, Ranked, and Pro League playlists.

Demon Veil brings further important gameplay updates: a permanent Team Deathmatch game mode, created to provide the perfect environment for players to warm up and practice their aim before competitive matches, as well as offer a more casual gameplay experience within Rainbow Six Siege; Match Replay for console players, a spectator mode that has been available on PC since 2020; Operator balancing updates for Goyo and Valkyrie; and an exclusive Elite skin for Nomad.

Y7S1 will also introduce a new Incentive Program: when players report issues on R6Fix and have their status reach ‘Under Investigation’, they will receive one reward per season, determined by the highest severity issue out of all their reports. Players on both the Test Server and the Live Server can report issues and have a chance to receive each season’s reward during the following season’s Test Server.

Rainbow Six Siege is now available to play on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, the Xbox One family of consoles, Xbox Series X | S, Windows PC, including on Ubisoft+.

To learn more about Operation Demon Veil, please watch the reveal here:

For more information about Rainbow Six Siege, please visit: https://rainbow6.ubisoft.com.   

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About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege  

Alongside a thriving professional esports scene and a community of over 80 million registered players, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of a fast-paced, ever-evolving multiplayer experience grounded in the selection of unique Operators. Using the right mix of tactics and destruction, Rainbow Six teams engage their enemies in sieges, where both sides have exclusive skills and gadgets at their disposal. Defenders prepare by transforming the environments around them into modern strongholds, while attackers use recon drones to gain intel for carefully planning their assault. With access to dozens of Operators inspired by real world counter-intelligence agents from around the globe, players can choose exactly how they want to approach each challenge they encounter. Through the constant addition of new Operators and maps that add to the depth of both strategy and combat, the unpredictability of each round of Rainbow Six Siege sets a new bar for intensity and competition in gaming.  

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. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries. 

Spillover Event Swarms into Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction Today

First post-launch content brings new defensive-oriented gameplay mode, new Operator, and more!

Sydney, Australia — February 21, 2022 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Rainbow Six Extraction’s first post-launch Crisis Event, Spillover, is available to play. Crisis Events are major, limited time events where players face unique large-scale threats in the Containment Zone.

As Sprawl Colonies spread across the hot zones, players must use the new Dissolution Agent canisters to draw out waves of enemies and wipe out colonies of the alien Sprawl. To face off against the hordes of Archaeans descending upon them, a strategic and defensive approach is crucial to survival. All players who login during Spillover will have a chance to earn the exclusive new REACT tech: the Auto-Turret, a deployable turret that automatically targets and attacks Archaeans.

Alongside Spillover, Zofia arrives today in Extraction. A beloved Rainbow Six Operator, Zofia is known for her highly skilled survival techniques and will be a crucial asset to the Rainbow Six Extraction roster both in Spillover and main game. By equipping additional defence REACT tech to Zofia’s Grenade Launcher, players can increase their chances for a successful incursion.

Spillover is the first of many Crisis Events and updates to come to Rainbow Six Extraction. Players can jump in now with their squad via Game Pass on Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, and Windows PC, as well as on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Ubisoft+, the Ubisoft Store, and the Epic Games Store.

For more information about Rainbow Six Extraction, please visit r6extraction.com.

For the latest about Rainbow Six Extraction and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

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About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction

Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction is a one to three-player cooperative tactical first-person shooter. Assemble an elite team of Rainbow Six operators to launch incursions into tense, chaotic, and unpredictable containment zones and discover the mysteries behind the lethal and constantly evolving Archæan alien threat. Knowledge, cooperation, and a tactical approach are the player’s best weapons. Band together and put everything on the line to take on deadly enemies and contain the parasite.

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. Tom Clancy’s, Rainbow Six, the Soldier Icon, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

FINAL FANTASY XIV ONLINE ANNOUNCES FUTURE PLANS, INCLUDING GRAPHICAL UPDATES, EXPANDING SUPPORT FOR SOLO PLAY, AND UPCOMING CONTENT ROADMAP

FINAL FANTASY XIV ONLINE ANNOUNCES FUTURE PLANS, INCLUDING GRAPHICAL UPDATES, EXPANDING SUPPORT FOR SOLO PLAY, AND UPCOMING CONTENT ROADMAP

Future Plans Discussed During Latest Broadcast as Free Trial Registrations Reopen Tomorrow

SQUARE ENIX® has revealed its plans to continue support for the critically acclaimed MMORPG FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online for the next 10 years, and announced some of the upcoming content players can look forward to as part of this goal.

During the latest Letter from the Producer LIVE broadcast, Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida highlighted a number of additions coming to FINAL FANTASY XIV Online in a bid to help the game evolve further into an online RPG experience that can be enjoyed both solo and with others, along with longer term goals such as improved graphics.

Beginning in the upcoming Patch 6.1, it was revealed the in-game Trust System, which currently allows players to tackle select main scenario dungeons with a party of NPC comrades, will be further expanded. This feature allows players to enjoy the story at their own pace, without needing to seek out a party of fellow players. Patch 6.1, which is currently set for release in April, will see the Trust System implemented for all the main scenario dungeons of A Realm Reborn™, with more to be added at a later date.

Additionally, to support new players and those seeking a single-player experience further, several low-level main scenario dungeons and trials will be adjusted to support an accessible, solo-play experience.

Looking further to the future, Yoshida also confirmed work is underway to begin the game’s first graphical update, with the first enhancements aiming to be implemented with the launch of the next expansion pack, and more to follow. Improvements are planned for both character and world visuals, and will encompass elements like higher-resolution textures, improved material qualities, and better lighting and shadow effects.

For more details, please watch the archived stream here: https://sqex.to/hhmm7  

Finally, a partial roadmap of new content planned for upcoming patches was also announced. This is not a comprehensive list, and there is more unannounced content still to be revealed. The recent release of universally acclaimed expansion Endwalker™ brought an end to the Hydaelyn and Zodiark saga, but a wealth of new adventures and challenges will still be coming for players, including:

Patch 6.1 Series

·         New Main Scenario Questline – Patch 6.1 – 6.5
·         “Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures” – Patch 6.1 – 6.5
·         “Tataru’s Grand Endeavor” Sidequest Series – Patch 6.1 – 6.5
·         Myths of the Realm #1 (Alliance Raid)
·         Crystalline Conflict (New PvP)
·         Arkasodara Tribe Quests and Dailies
·         Dragonsong’s Reprise (New Ultimate Duty)
·         Ultima’s Bane (Unreal)
·         Trust Support for A Realm Reborn (Patch 2.0) Main Scenario Dungeons
·         New Calling Card-Style UI (Name TBD)
·         New Hairstyles for Hrothgar
·         Empyreum (Ishgard Housing)
·         Custom Deliveries: Ameliance
·         Plus New Trials and Other Assorted Updates…

Patch 6.2 Series

·         Trust Support for A Realm Reborn 2.X Main Scenario Dungeons
·         Trust Support for 2-3 Heavensward™ Main Scenario Dungeons
·         New Weapon Enhancements
·         New “Criterion” Dungeon with Variable Difficulty (for 1–4 Players)
·         “Island Sanctuary” Debuts
·         Plus Pandæmonium, Faux Hollows, Other Trials, and More…

Patch 6.3 Series

·         Trust system for Remaining Heavensward Main Scenario Dungeons
·         Deep Dungeon Series #3
·         Ultimate Duty #5
·         Island Sanctuary Updates
·         Plus Myths of the Realm, Faux Hollows, Other Trials, and More…

Patch 6.4 and Patch 6.5 Series

·         Trust system for Stormblood™ Main Scenario Dungeons
·         “Criterion” Dungeons #2 & #3
·         Additional Area for Island Sanctuary
·         Plus the Conclusion to Pandæmonium, Further Myths of the Realm, Faux Hollows, Other Trials, and More…
·         More Plans for Patches 6.4 and 6.5 are Being Made as we Speak!

The FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Free Trial is scheduled to reopen new user registration beginning tomorrow, 22nd February, following its suspension to help combat server congestion around the launch of Endwalker. The expanded Free Trial now includes all content from A Realm Reborn and the Heavensward expansion (and updates through Patch 3.56), as well as an additional playable race (Au Ra), and three additional playable jobs (Dark Knight, Astrologian, and Machinist). Free Trial players can enjoy hundreds of hours of award-winning gameplay and story experiences equivalent to two full FINAL FANTASY titles, without limit on playtime. More information is available here: http://sqex.to/FFXIVFreeTrial 

With more than 25 million total registered players, there has never been a better time for newcomers to begin their adventures in the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online saga. For more information on FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker, visit the official site here: https://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/endwalker/.

Related Links

Endwalker Site: https://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/endwalker/
The Lodestone®: https://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/
Official Facebook®: https://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyXIV
Official Twitter®: @FF_XIV_EN
Official Instagram®: @ffxiv

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 164 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 83 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires Review

Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires

Developer: Omega Force
Publisher: Koei Tecmo
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X (Reviewed), Xbox One, Switch, PC
Release Date: Available Now
Price: $59.99 USD – Available Here $89.95 AUD – Available Here

Overview

Four years ago Koei Tecmo tried something a bit different with their Dynasty Warriors series as they made the transition to a more open world style of gameplay compared to what fans have been familiar with. This wasn’t met with high praise and since then, outside of various spin-offs from Omega Force, no other Warriors games were released despite a generally quick turn around for their Empires half of the series. So now with Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires finally making an attempt to set itself apart, has it managed to fix at least some issues from the core release?

Gameplay

As always for an Empires title, players will find themselves as the master of their own story rather than being forced to follow one of the many well-known events of Romance of the Three Kingdoms as Conquest mode is the only actual game mode on offer this time around compared to previous entries. Players will be able to take a well-known character, a generic officer, or warrior of their very own creation, and drop them into either a familiar scenario set during one of the aforementioned time periods or during a randomized situation that awards territories to characters of all kinds.

For anyone else familiar with the series, the game mostly plays the same but newcomers may be a bit overwhelmed at first as there are numerous options provided to players right out of the gate. Players can choose to start as a leader of a country right off the bat, opt to fight as an officer or general under a lord that already has an established kingdom while trying to work up the ranks, or start off from scratch as a vagrant warrior looking to make a name for themselves.

However the player’s journey starts, the end goal is the same, total control over China through any means necessary, whether it means forging alliances with neighbors or laying waste to every rival country that stands in the player’s path. Depending on the rank of the player in their given kingdom, they will be provided with a variety of options at the beginning of every week, ranging from simply earning extra money or rations, recruiting troops or training their units, to taking strolls and interacting with other famous officers or created characters to forge bonds of friendship that can then help solo units forge “vagrant” forces that can overtake a territory and become a newly minted lord. The higher the player’s position in a kingdom, the more options they will have including being able to issue orders to invade and trigger battles with enemies, recruit officers from other kingdoms, and of course develop their own land in an effort to keep their people happy.

It is through these aforementioned strolls that players will find that the “open world” aspect of Dynasty Warriors 9 still exists but it has been stripped almost bare with there being very little to actually do besides slay random bandits for 2 gold or beasts for 5 rations a piece or talk to officers though, as mentioned before, players will simply teleport to automatically. This leads to the overworld being less than an afterthought, especially when it comes to actual battles as even these have been cut down in size though many will be fairly pleased with change.

Managing a kingdom and forging bonds with characters that otherwise would have no business speaking to each other, or have historically killed each other, makes for some interesting combinations. Omega Force has also made sure to provide a number of ways that players can see their relationships with allies play out in various cutscenes between sworn brothers/sisters, getting married, and even having a child. This, along with the easy to learn and addictive aspects of managing the player’s kingdom and expanding the land make for some of the best strategy elements of the game.

Once battle actually begins however, things remain fairly similar to how fans remember. Players will enter the battlefield using the same type of combat mechanics found in Dynasty Warriors 9 though Empires has trimmed the battle style down to only one type, siege type battles. That means battles will always involve either capturing bases to build siege weapons to take down a castle gate and then eliminating the defending general inside or taking bases to prevent siege weapons from being built and forcing the attacking general to expose themselves for a “decisive battle.” 

Combat remains a combination of light attacks mixed in with special “musou” moves and a number of targeted attacks that can be used to stun, launch, or knock down opposing enemies. In something that really needs to have the name changed as we will mention in a moment, players will also have access to four “Secret Plans” in a fight that fill up as players capture bases and defeat enemy officers. These secret plans can do things such as restore health, trigger explosions, send forth a beam of lightning, and provide various buffs with each character being able to equip four of these at a time.

The reason this needs to be renamed however is the fact that there is another type of “Secret Plan ” that players can often choose before a fight. These types of secret plans are triggered automatically at the start of a battle and can do things that can affect the entire battlefield such as summon a poison fog, set enemy bases on fire, bring in reinforcements, or even summon an elemental animal to fight on the player’s side. These secret plans can also be triggered by the enemy and to successfully succeed and defend against these plans players will need to complete various tasks on the battlefield that always keep them on the move, helping provide at least a bit of variety for most of these fights that otherwise become incredibly simple in nature. In fact, at certain points the game began stating that our kingdom had failed to stop an enemy’s secret plan simply because they were defeated before it was even given a chance to appear properly. 

Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires’ solid combat and strong kingdom building may be held back  by repetitive fights that have no variety other than the fact that they now take place on a smaller scale, it also offers some rather poor character outfit customization out of the gate. The actual character creation is fairly solid with players having a large number of options available to create a unit that looks however they please but outfits and armor are unfortunately rather scarce and instead seem to be presented as more DLC opportunities.

Visuals & Audio

With Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires being the first title actually able to try and make use of what the Xbox Series X is capable of, Omega Force has unfortunately let things slip a bit. The character models for the nearly one hundred unique officers are as best as they have ever looked and the flashy “Secret Plans” that are used by characters are great to look at but the generic soldiers and officers remain as basic as they have ever been. To make things worse, the textures of the environment can be incredibly rough, popping in mid cutscene if at all and even enemy units will be forced to wait to spawn due to limitations on how many enemies can appear on screen at a time, something that is far from an issue on this console. Thankfully it can be said that the game does run smoothly with no issues in frame rate even when the action is at its highest.

The Western release of Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires features only the original Japanese voice track accompanied by English subtitles, something that has become fairly fitting over the years for the series and it appears that all of the familiar voice actors have reprised their roles here. The soundtrack still features a solid mixture of simpler calming tracks during empire management and strolling the field as well as heavier rock music during the combat sequences.

Overall

Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires takes and trims some of the excess fat that was added in the core game by focusing heavily on providing players heavy emphasis on kingdom management and building their own stories and interactions between officers. The combat may be mostly the same from what fans have come to expect from the series and the overall mechanics of Conquest change little from past entries, Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires is an okay return to form for a series that still is struggling to find fresh footing.

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A3: STILL ALIVE CONTINUES THE DARK FANTASY WITH NETMARBLE’S FIRST-EVER BLOCKCHAIN ECOSYSTEM INTEGRATED      

Pre-Registration for Newly Updated Contents Now Live

LOS ANGELES – FEB. 18, 2021 – Netmarble Corp., a leading developer and publisher of mobile games, announced today that its’ dark fantasy open world mobile RPG A3: Still Alive will see the introduction of new updates, now adding Netmarble’s first-ever blockchain ecosystem for core fans to experience. This is part of a prolonged and future-oriented area of investment for Netmarble that aims to provide extensive value to players via digital ownership of items. Amid the related updates to be applied to the title time to time, the details on the new systems can be found here:

Next month, a new update will add the Inetrion Dungeon, which is accessible at Lv. 190 or above. This unique Dungeon lets players obtain Inetrion Ore, whilst the ‘Feather of Protection’ is energized. In the near future, the players will be able to see these updates, linking with Netmarble’s blockchain ecosystem to bolster the A3: Still Alive’s unique dark fantasy experience.

Pre-registration is now open HERE; players who pre-register will receive 1000x Blue Diamonds, three types of Ancient Accessories (Ring/Earring/Necklace), 5x Superior Feathers of Protection, 5,000,000 Gold, and 1x 7-star Hero Soulstar.

Other A3: STILL ALIVE content that will go live in the next update includes:

  • Inetrion Dungeon – This is a new Lv. 190 or above field that is open for 24 hours where players can collect Inetrion Ore upon energizing the Feather of Protection. Players can also obtain Inetrion Ore, which can be exchanged for in-game Power Up items from the Inetrion Ore Shop or can earn INETRIUM via INETRIUM Refinery.
  • New Servers –New additional servers will open up for players
    • There will be a new Server Buff (Increase in EXP and Item drop rate) applied and a “Combat Power Ranking Event” where winners can receive Inetrion Ore as the prize.

Set in an apocalyptic fantasy world of swords and sorcery, A3: Still Alive is a cross-genre mobile experience that pairs the enormous and living worlds of Open-World RPGs with the extreme combat of Battle Royale. Players must be vigilant in an always-open Player vs.

Player (PvP) environment as they fight against enemies with intense hack & slash combat and prove their mettle in a variety of PvP and Player vs. Environment (PvE) modes. A3: Still Alive is beautifully rendered with splendid console-quality 3D graphics that are brought to life thanks to the outstanding optimization of the Unity Engine.

A3: Still Alive is now available as a free digital download (with in-app purchases) on Apple’s App Store and Google Play, in 172 countries around the world. The game is also available for download as an Open Beta for Windows PC via A3: Still Alive’s  website.

For more information, please visit the official website and forum, and follow A3: Still Alive on Facebook and YouTube.

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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

New Elden Ring trailer shows in-depth game mechanics

A new trailer is available, offering a new look into Elden Ring’s universe. Meet new characters, take in the vast landscapes of the Lands Between, learn about new game’s mechanics and useful items which will assist you on your adventure that is just around the corner.

Discover this brand-new piece of Elden Ring content here

ELDEN RING is available for pre-orders now and will launch on February 25, 2022, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM.

The game offers a free Upgrade to PS5 for players who purchase the PS4 version and supports Smart Delivery for Xbox, allowing players to play on both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S with a single purchase.

For more information about ELDEN RING and other titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe, please visit our website or follow us on Facebook or Twitter, or subscribe to our YouTube channel.

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This Week in GTA Online: Triple Rewards on The Vespucci Job, Free Weeny Issi, Discounts on Imani Tech and More

Upgrade Your Vehicles with Imani Tech

Plus, Earn 3X GTA$ and RP on The Vespucci Job, Claim a Free Weeny Issi, and More

While some can make do with civilian vehicles, the occasional aircraft, and even military-grade weaponry, those who’ve partnered up with Franklin Clinton to operate a Celebrity Solutions Agency have an all-access pass to the bleeding edge.

Outfitting your Agency with a Vehicle Workshop — which is 30% off through February 23 — grants access to Imani Tech upgrades like the Remote Control Unit or the Missile Lock-On Jammer. Both handy upgrades are 25% off this week and can be applied to select top-of-the-line vehicles released as part of The Contract.

Eligible Vehicles

  • Enus Deity (40% off)
  • Enus Jubilee (30% off)
  • Mammoth Patriot Mil-Spec (30% off)
  • Buffalo STX
  • Dewbauchee Baller ST
  • Dewbauchee Champion

Imani’s resourcefulness doesn’t end there. Drop her a line from Freemode to activate her Out of Sight service, which hides you from enemy radar within a certain radius to slip past any potential unwanted attention.

These high-tech capabilities will come in handy whether it’s in solving Dr. Dre’s data woes, completing Security Contracts, icing Payphone Hits, or in your Freemode adventures with your Associates this week and beyond. Invest in your future with Imani Tech.

Upgrades like Imani Tech were inspired by your requests via the GTA Online Feedback site. We’d like to thank everyone who’s left a suggestion so far and encourage you all to keep them coming.

3X GTA$ & RP on The Vespucci Job

The Vespucci Job pits the squad cars of the LSPD against the downright diminutive Weeny Issi Classic in a spin on the classic underdog story. Steer the tiny import to victory by keeping an eye out for tight squeezes, narrow alleys, and hairpin turns while collecting checkpoints… or smash your tiny prey to bits with the long arm of the law. Win or lose, everyone earns 3X GTA$ and RP for playing, all week long.

Feeling inspired to add the Weeny Issi to your collection? Claim it for free from Southern San Andreas Super Autos through February 23.

50% Bonus on Vehicle Cargo Sales

Get up to some wheeling, dealing, and stealing this week by getting involved in the lucrative car theft trade. The contents of a stocked Vehicle Warehouse are an asset worth unloading this week: all Vehicle Cargo Sales are paying out an extra 50% GTA$ and RP to talented drivers.

Triple Rewards on Open Wheel Races

Slip into that skintight flame-resistant speed-suit, strap on a helmet, and make peace with your maker. After all, the only things standing between you and the finish line are a fleet of your fellow racing lunatics and the cold, unloving laws of physics. All Open Wheel Races are rewarding the bravest racers in Los Santos with Triple Rewards until February 23.

2X GTA$ and RP on Time Trials

Perhaps you’re only interested in racing against the clock, in which case you’ll be excited to hear that this week’s Time Trial End to End is paying out 2X GTA$ and RP.

Double Pay for Bodyguards and Associates

With white-collar crime on the upswing, executives will need to buff up their security teams. As a result, all Bodyguard and Associates paychecks are doubled this week. Open your Interaction Menu and invite your Associates to enlist their services under the SecuroServ section.

CEOs or MC Presidents who successfully complete a Business Battle will score either the rare Mammoth Tee, Black Tint Oversize Shades, or the Street Crimes Logo Tee for their efforts.

This Week’s Prize Ride: The Truffade Nero

Racers and LS Car Meet members who place in the Top 3 in a Pursuit Race for five days in a row this week can peel off in a Truffade Nero, free of charge.

Give the Dewbauchee Specter, Truffade Nero, and Weeny Issi Sport a Spin at the Test Track

Maybe you have your doubts if your personality will fit into an itsy-bitsy Issi Sport. No worries, visit the Test Track in the LS Car Meet to give the Weeny Issi Sport a test drive, or you can give the Truffade Nero and Dewbauchee Specter a try, if you feel like compensating for something else entirely.

This Week on the Podium: The Ocelot Penetrator

Stop by the lobby of The Diamond Casino & Resort, hover by the bar for a while, and then make a move on the Lucky Wheel: give it a spin to win GTA$, RP, clothes and accessories, snacks, and mystery prizes of all shapes and sizes. This week’s top prize slowly twirling on the podium adjacent is the Ocelot Penetrator, a British-made sportscar built without an ounce of subtlety anywhere in its DNA.

Discounts:

All GTA Online players can redeem a free Weeny Issi this week via the Southern San Andreas Super Autos website. There are also discounts on other Issi models, as well as a range of bigger, beefier vehicles.

Anyone looking to utilize Imani’s unique skills for their Agency endeavors can take advantage of a 30% off discount on the Agency Vehicle Workshop, and 25% off the Remote Control Unit and Missile Lock-On Jammer Imani Tech upgrades.

All Vehicle Warehouses are 30% off this week. All the better for those looking to get involved in the illicit auto trade and this week’s boost on Vehicle Cargo Sales.

  • Weeny Issi Classic – 30% off
  • Weeny Issi Sport – 30% off
  • Truffade Nero – 30% off
  • Progen Itali GTB – 30% off
  • Annis Elegy Retro Custom – 25% off
  • Progen Itali GTB Custom – 25% off
  • Pegassi FCR 1000 Custom – 25% off
  • Truffade Nero Custom – 25% off
  • Benefactor BR8 – 20% off
  • Progen PR4 – 20%

Prime Gaming Limited-Time Benefits

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

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

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

SEVEN KNIGHTS 2 CELEBRATES ITS 100TH DAY SINCE LAUNCH

LOS ANGELES – FEB. 17, 2022 Seven Knights 2, the sequel to Netmarble’s original and long-running mobile roleplaying game Seven Knights, is celebrating 100 days since its global launch with several activities hosted now through the end of February.

After the February 16 update, new missions will be granted for players to dive into every day. As a result of the various rewards available during the mission, New and old players will be able to acquire Legendary+ Hero and Legendary + Accessory selection tickets, granting players their most desired Legendary + hero and Legendary+ Accessory.  Other rewards to collect include a Hero Summon Ticket, Pet Summon Tickets, and Rubies.

Players can also acquire the Legendary Hero ‘Elena’s Sword Juju’ – a ranged class hero who is versatile, displays formidable crowd control abilities and firepower, and can be used effectively with other heroes in the arena. From now until February 23, there are also Growth Support and Draw Rate Up Events to earn Elena’s Soulstones and other items.

Other activities for Seven Knights 2’s 100 Day Celebration include:

  • New Growth Element: Equipment Enchantment – Using an Equipment Enchantment scroll, players can add various random abilities to customize and strengthen heroes. Enchantment can continuously occur until a player’s preferred abilities are received.
  • Celestial Tower’s 71 ~ 80 th fl. Expanded – Players can look forward to the newly added floors on Celestial Tower where they can meet the new boss and obtain Rubies, and many other rewards

Seven Knights 2 takes place 20 years after the original Seven Knights, and centers on the Daybreak Mercenaries who embark on a journey to find the last member of the Seven Knights “Rudy,” after a series of events involving a mysterious girl named Phiné. Starring an array of characters depicted with stunning graphics powered by Unreal Engine 4, Seven Knights 2 will immerse players in a true sequel featuring the fun and innovative gameplay of Seven Knights enjoyed by players around the world. Players can collect and develop charismatic heroes while engaging in a deep and immersive cinematic story.

Seven Knights 2 is available now for download on Google Play, App Store and Windows PC. The game is available to play in twelve languages, including English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Portuguese, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Russian, and Indonesian.

More information on Seven Knights 2 can be found on the official Facebook page, YouTube and forums or by visiting Netmarble’s Global YouTube channel.

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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.

Xbox celebrates launch of Total War: WARHAMMER III on PC with epic metal music video

XBOX ANZ AND BATTLESNAKE GEAR UP FOR REVEAL OF DEBUT MUSIC VIDEO

18 February, Australia – To celebrate the release of Total War™: WARHAMMER® III on Game Pass for PC, Xbox ANZ has debuted an official music video for the title track, “Death Is Like The Winter Chill.” The music video, directed by award-winning cinematographer Anthony Rose, follows Sydney metal band, Battlesnake as they immerse themselves in the fantasy of the award-winning Total War™: WARHAMMER® trilogy.

Filmed at Oxford Art Factory, the music video pays tribute to the high-fantasy and heavy metal aesthetic that makes the world of Warhammer Fantasy so unique. As fans of the franchise themselves, Battlesnake have created their own unique spin on the game’s bombastic atmosphere in their celebratory cover of “Death is Like the Winter Chill.” On the collaboration, Elliott Hitchcock from Battlesnake said: “Battlesnake was forged deep in the fiery pits of the underworld, so we share a mutual respect with those who wage battle in the Realm of Chaos.”


“When we’re not shredding onstage, we’re normally wielding swords, so any game with swords is a game worth celebrating. We’re hyped to pay tribute to the legendary Warhammer  community and hope that our celebration brings some new Warhammer metal-heads to our shows in future to watch us get sweaty”, Elliot continued.Total War: WARHAMMER III is a strategy game of god-like proportions, combining an epic turn-based narrative campaign and intense, tactical, real-time battles. Plunged into a cataclysmic power struggle between mortals and daemons, players will fight to save or exploit the power of a dying god within the Realm of Chaos campaign. Alongside this, groundbreaking new features are available including a narrative-drive Prologue tutorial campaign, eight-player multiplayer, and the customisable RPG-like Daemon Prince Legendary Lord.

“Total War: WARHAMMER III is the most ambitious game we’ve created to date so it’s only fitting we launched the game, available day one on Xbox PC Game Pass, in all of its head-banging glory”, said Chief Product Officer, Rob Bartholomew. “We are immensely proud of the final instalment of the Total War trilogy and in true metal fashion, we’re ending on a high note. We can’t wait for players to dive into the campaign, build their forces, secure their empire and conquer the world!”

Total War: WARHAMMER III will be free to download and play via PC Game Pass on day one. Players will be able to embark on strategic campaigns across the mortal lands and beyond.

Check out the official music video here, and more information on Total War: WARHAMMER III can be found here.

About Microsoft

Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

About Total War™ 

With more than 37.8 million copies sold, Total War is one of the most established and critically acclaimed series in gaming. A drive for historical authenticity and superb gaming quality has helped establish the franchise as one of the most successful PC games of all time. Alongside the core historical-based games, the Total War series has expanded to include free-to-play mobile (Total War Battles™: KINGDOM), fantasy epics (Total War™: WARHAMMER®), and historical snapshots (Total War Saga™: THRONES OF BRITANNIA).


About The Creative Assembly™ Ltd.

The Creative Assembly Ltd. is one of Europe’s leading games development studios, founded in 1987 and located in West Sussex, UK and in Sofia, Bulgaria. With a heritage of award-winning AAA titles, including the multi-million selling Total War™ series, Creative Assembly continues to build an impressive portfolio of games and world-renowned partnerships; working with Games Workshop on Total War™: WARHAMMER®, Twentieth Century Fox on Alien: Isolation, plus 343 Industries and Microsoft on Halo Wars 2. Creative Assembly has, with their exceptionally talented team of over 700, amassed a wealth of awards, including multiple Best Place to Work awards and recent accolades from BAFTA, Music+Sound and Develop’s Industry Excellence awards. www.creative-assembly.com


About Games Workshop®

Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer®: Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniatures, novels and model kits through more than 523 of its own stores (branded Warhammer®), the www.games-workshop.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including our publishing division ‘Black Library’ and our special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com

Let’s Get Fit: Ravenscourt, Voxler and Exkee Introduce New Fitness Game

Sydney, Australia, February 18, 2022 – The urge to work out in the comfort of one’s own home has never been greater, but where and how to start? Ravenscourt, Voxler and Exkee are happy to provide the answer with their new fitness game Let’s Get Fit, developed exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.

Let’s Get Fit offers pre-made workouts as well as the option to create an infinite number of custom workout routines. Players can pick from a wide array of exercises, ranging from soft gymnastics to high intensity workouts, allowing for full-body workouts as well as focusing on specific muscle groups.

The Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Con™ controllers track the player’s movement. In combination with a set of straps, which will be available with the physical edition of Let’s Get Fit as well as separately, players will get the most out of the training exercises.

Challenges, an online leaderboard, and an in-game calendar to track the progress help players to stay motivated. 4 different coaches, 100 different fitness moves, and different workout intensities guarantee that everyone can start to improve their fitness and health with Let’s Get Fit.

About Voxler

Voxler is a French developer of music games. The company was created in 2005 and the team focuses its energy on developing great games based on advanced technology. Voxler develops or has developed several games on all platforms (Switch™, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, and Xbox One®) and on iOS, Android and PC. The team’s key commitment is to give players unforgettable moments in high-quality games. The studio works with leading worldwide publishers and invests continuously in order to exploit the full potential of each platform. More information at http://www.voxler.fr.
Voxler is a Koch Media Group company.

About Exkee

Created in 2003 and based in Marseille (France), Exkee develops high quality and original games for PC, Console, and Mobile. Exkee is composed of creative and energetic talents focused on proposing the best concepts and gameplays to gamers and casual gamers. Thanks to an experienced management team which has worked on a large variety of platforms, Exkee has a track record of more than 30 successful and awarded titles.

About Ravenscourt

Established in 2014 – and operating from its Munich headquarters in Germany – Ravenscourt’s mission is delivering amazing games to a broad audience from both established studios and industry newcomers.
With a diverse portfolio, managing the titles of multiple international studios, Ravenscourt games span everything from adventure and management sims through to city builders and indie gems. The label even boasts a good old sing-along karaoke franchise.
Our players delight in engrossing narrative driven adventures, relish the challenge of building new worlds and love solving puzzles. We have more delights in store for them…
The publishing label Ravenscourt stands for worthy interactive entertainment for a broad range of players. It belongs to the Koch Media Group.