February 1, 2022 – ZOAN, a leading global VR studio, today launched the first public sale for its photorealistic metaverse experience in Cornerstone.land through the FUNGI NFT platform. Cornerstone.land is a volcanic island that offers more tailored exclusivity for virtual land owners, and each land parcel region is unique in terrain, geography, and shape. Only 10 of a total of 100 virtual land parcels are available for sale starting today at a starting price of 3 ETH on http://fun.gi/.
Businesses, artists and individuals seeking more exclusivity can now turn to Cornerstone.land, which offers custom avatars, exclusive buildings, private NFT galleries, stages, homes and more. The photorealistic escape of Cornerstone.land is the perfect place for artists, brands, and creators to showcase their work, collaborate or entertain in a more exclusive 3D environment.
ZOAN will continue releasing sets of land parcels for sale on the FUNGI NFT platform through the quarter, ranging in price up to more than €20 million. Once land ownership is 100% complete in Q1, the Cornerstone volcano will erupt, growing each region exponentially. Landowners (“Cornerstonians”) receive building credits to design a metaverse experience that best suits their needs. ZOAN provides an experienced 3D specialist that completes the building process. Anything that’s built can be resold to other Cornerstonians. Building materials and construction credits can also be resold within the community. Even guest invitations can be sold to other Cornerstonians.
The Cornerstone.land 3D metaverse is being built with the Unreal Engine, which allows real-time rendering of high-quality graphics. Cornerstone.land plots are stored on the Ethereum blockchain as NFTs, specifically ERC-721 tokens, and each piece of land is unique and digitally certified by the Ethereum smart contracts.
For more information about Cornerstone.land, visit https://cornerstone.land/.
About ZOAN
ZOAN is an award-winning team of over 100 professionals combining state-of-the-art game-engine 3D graphics with the latest technology. Founded in 2010, ZOAN sold over $1 billion in physical real estate before transforming into a virtual marketing and entertainment company that has worked with some of the largest businesses in the world. Starting in 2020, ZOAN has created highly successful virtual events attracting more than 2 million visitors worldwide. Learn more at http://www.zoan.fi.
About FUNGI
FUNGI is an NFT platform for experiences in the metaverse and designed for content creators – such as celebrities, influencers, world creators and artists – to customize and monetize unique experiences. FUNGI was founded by Antti Innanen and Juha Viitala, award-winning innovators and experienced founders, with deep knowledge of blockchain and NFT technology and community-building. While the platform is easy to use and supports videos, 360 videos and VR/AR formats, FUNGI is enabled by ERC 721 tokens, more sophisticated tokens and not mutually interchangeable with other tokens. Visit http://fun.gi/
Cornerstone.land NFT Land Sale Starts Today
NEW TALES OF ARISE UFOTABLE ANIMATION RELEASED ALONG WITH OFFICIAL TALES OF ARISE GALLERY APP
A new animated introduction to Tales of Arise from ufotable is now available from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. Become reintroduced to Alphen, Shionne, and the rest of the Tales of Arise cast in this beautifully animated trailer with the following YouTube trailer
Also available is the Tales of Arise Gallery App, available for download on the Xbox Games Store and PlayStation Network. The Gallery App allows fans to check out high resolution screenshots, art, and trailers for Tales of Arise all in one convenient place!
Tales of Arise is available for purchase for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via STEAM.
Pocket Gamer Connects returns to London, February 14-15
Join more than 700 companies at Europe’s leading conferencefor the global mobile games industry.
London, February 1st 2022 – Pocket Gamer Connects, Europe’s leading b2b mobile games industry conference, returns to London for its flagship show after more than two years of digital conferencing. The event takes place on February 14-15 and will welcome 1,500 professionals representing more than 700 leading companies spanning the entire games industry ecosystem.
This February, the Steel Media team is embarking on their most ambitious conference yet, with Pocket Gamer Connects London not only standing tall as the flagship show in the series, but this edition also offers a brand new experience as a fully hybrid event. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and connect with one another both on-site in London and virtually through Zoom, as well as have full access to seminars, talks and panel discussions delivered by more than 225 industry experts across two days.
Pocket Gamer Connects is an unparalleled opportunity to network with top games industry companies from across the globe. Since the first Connects conference in 2014, the team has developed a stellar reputation for delivering the highest quality games industry events with the very best opportunities to expand your network and make moves that will push your business forward. Attendees will have the chance to connect with more than 700 leading companies including Netflix, Rovio, King, Disney, SEGA, Jagex, Square Enix, ustwo games and many more.
Alongside a wealth of opportunities to do business, you can also expect to see some of the most exciting speakers in the games industry right now discussing all the hot topics from monetisation and growth strategy, to blockchain, the metaverse and NFTs. The speaker lineup includes Tencent’s Aras Senyuz, Niantic’s Karla Reyes, Jam City’s John Peterson, Roblox’s Laura Higgins, Animoca Brands’ Yat Sui and more than 200 other industry leaders with priceless knowledge to share. The full conference schedule is available online now so you can see all of the insightful sessions and elements that make up this exciting two-day event.
Steel Media COO Dave Bradley is excited to get back to meeting in person; “The team at Pocket Gamer Connects has been connecting the global games industry since 2014, and after two years of digital events, we’re really excited to be back in the UK, in London, getting back to doing what we do best. We can’t wait to reconnect with old friends and see all of the new faces who have joined our fine industry more recently. We’ve got a fantastic two-day schedule with something valuable for everyone. You won’t want to miss out!”.
Secure your spot at Pocket Gamer Connects London today and meet with the games innovators of tomorrow.
About Pocket Gamer Connects
Pocket Gamer Connects provides value to a wide range of industry players, from global corporations looking to hone their strategy, down to indie developers seeking a little inspiration and new contacts.
The Connects series tackles the industry from two angles. On the macro scale we look at global game publishing strategies and opportunities with a focus on the most interesting markets and hottest topics (including global regulation and brand marketing).
On the more micro level, our indie survival talks look at the process of game making, covering everything from creativity through production to sustainability and how you can match the games you want to make with proven business models – and establish the formula for the next billion dollar game!
Critically Acclaimed Sci-fi Survival Horror RPG, Chernobylite, Coming to Next-Gen Consoles April 21st
The next-gen launch will be supported by a retail PlayStation 5 version, the PC Enhanced Edition, and Blue Flames DLC
Krakow, Poland – February 1st, 2022 – Video game publisher All in! Games and development studio The Farm 51, are pleased to announce that the highly anticipated next-gen console version of Chernobylite will be released on April 21. Additionally, the date marks the release of the PC Enhanced Edition, the Blue Flames DLC, and a physical edition of Chernobylite for PS5 published by Perp Games. The game won Indie DB’s ‘Indie of the Year’ Player’s Choice Award, was featured in Steam’s ‘Best of 2021’ list, and has no intention of slowing down in 2022. Based on Chernobylite’s content roadmap, players can expect continuous game enhancements and more content updates throughout the year.
“If last year is any indication, Chernobylite has taken a worthy place among the best indie games of 2021. The next-gen release is the natural next step that fans of the game have been eagerly awaiting,” said Piotr Żygadło, CEO at All in! Games. “We’re proud to say that it will be the biggest visual revamp of the game so far, and that due to the simultaneous release of the PC Enhanced Edition, players across all platforms will undoubtedly benefit.”
The upgrade to the next-gen version of Chernobylite and the PC Enhanced Edition will be available for owners of the game through a free update. Both updates will introduce ray tracing and will greatly improve the game’s already hyper-realistic visuals. The next-gen versions specifically will also add two new graphic profiles: 4K (Dynamic) 30 FPS and 1080p (Ultra Details) 60 FPS and the PS5 update will additionally add features for DualSense Controllers such as advanced vibrations and adaptive triggers as well as compatibility with PlayStation’s Activity Card feature.
To make the day even more eventful, Blue Flames, the first of four scheduled content drops for 2022, will be released for all platforms. Blue Flames will offer a free content update, ‘Memories of You’; a new weapon, the Silent Assassin crossbow (pictured below); and a paid content pack. With ‘Memories of You’, players will learn more about Tatyana and Igor’s fateful backstory through new events and collectibles.
More information about Chernobylite can be found via the official Website, Steam, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Discord.
About Chernobylite
Chernobylite is a science-fiction survival horror RPG, set in the hyper-realistic, 3D-scanned recreation of Chernobyl’s Exclusion Zone. You’ll take on the role of Igor, a physicist and ex-employee of the Chernobyl Power Plant, returning to Pripyat to investigate the mysterious disappearance of his fiancee, 30 years prior. Compete with a hostile military presence and other stalkers, face supernatural creatures as well as a harsh and unforgiving environment in your search to uncover the truth. Get ready for a thrilling adventure of survival, conspiracy, horror, love, and obsession. Will you survive your fears?
About All in! Games
All in! Games is a publicly traded video game publishing and production house based in Krakow, Poland. Founded in 2018, the team creates and supports local and international games for PC and consoles. All in! Games’ portfolio features titles such as Chernobylite (The Farm 51), Paradise Lost (PolyAmorous), Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms (Gamera Interactive), Tools Up! (The Knights of Unity), and many more. For more information, visit: https://www.allingames.com/
Demoniaca: Everlasting Night Review
Demoniaca: Everlasting Night
Developer: Aki
Publisher: Eastasiasoft
Platforms: PlayStation 4 (Reviewed), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch, PC
Release Date: 12 January 2022
Price: US$14.99 – Available Here
Overview
Released on PC in 2019 and just now brought to consoles, Demoniaca: Everlasting Night is another addition for the now long list of indie games inspired by Castlevania, Metroid and more recently, Dark Souls. Normally, those kinds of games are known as “Souls-like Metroidvanias”, or just “Metroidvanias“, but I think that a new definition is in order for these games. Maybe “Soulsvaniatroid”? “Metrosoulvania”? Silliness aside, Demoniaca tries to set itself apart from its peers by throwing fighting game mechanics into the mix. This an interesting concept, for sure, but does it work in a sub-genre known by its fluid and fast pacing?
Story
A horde of Demons invaded our realm massacring everyone in sight. The Demons’ intention was to rebuild the fabled Tower of Babel. The protagonist or “Demoniaca” is lucky enough to survive by having Demon blood spilt onto her. Now, after sewing her body back using her new found powers, Demoniaca sets off to the Tower of Babel to exact revenge on the Demons.
While exploring the Tower of Babel, the player will meet a variety of NPCs. From villain-like ones who seem to be plotting something, to others that are a little more friendly and will even help you, most of them look like they’re out of a heavy metal band while others are a direct homage to classic Metroidvanias and Souls games. Even then, there’s not much story or dialogue to be had, and what’s there didn’t grip me very much.
Gameplay
Demoniaca: Everlasting Night has all the features you’d expect from a title of its genre: A huge map to explore, items and new special moves to collect, RPG elements such as character leveling and whatnot. The combat is where Demoniaca really differs from other Metroidvanias; instead of equipping a sword and armor, Demoniaca prefers to solve her problems with her fists. In traditional fighting game fashion, the player can use weak and strong punches and kicks that can be combined to form short combos, special moves executed with a combination of d-pad and button inputs, a block button, and other abilities that you can unlock. These moves function just like in a fighting game, they’re weighty and slow with a lot of startup and recovery frames on strong and special moves. This means that the player will have to really commit to every punch they throw as they can leave Demoniaca open long enough to take a lot of damage. Some moves can stun some enemies briefly, but it’s up to the player to find out what works on what. As a general rule of thumb, approach enemies with caution as they can jump at you instantly, dishing a lot of damage, and also causing a variety of nasty status debuffs.
At the start of the game, the player is able to choose from two difficulty settings: Easy and classic. Easy would be the default difficulty that you can find in many metroidvanias; it does a good job of introducing the game and its mechanics without too much frustration. The problem with easy is that as the game progresses, you’ll find yourself a bit overpowered. Classic, on another hand, is more akin to a hard mode, and where the game’s flaws are more evident: The controls don’t respond too well, and feel as if they were transplanted directly from a fighting game; the combat becomes too one-sided, as enemies do a lot of damage and health items are scarce. You’ll find yourself just jumping over enemies most of the time so you can find some manner of restoring your life, or the next save point. There’s no autosave apart from a checkpoint that lets you retry a boss fight, so a save point is the first thing that the player must find upon reaching a new area. Also of note is how simple and monotone the overall level design is.
Visuals
Demoniaca: Everlasting Night is presented in a grimdark, heavy-metal like aesthetic. The introduction with the protagonist laying in a pool of blood, and subsequently sewing her body back, sets the horror tone that permeates the entire game well. There is also some “risqué” content in the form of nudity and suggestive imagery, but nothing too overbearing. The game is made entirely using 2D assets; while Demoniaca’s sprites and animations are mostly well done, the same can’t be said about the enemies. The backgrounds are also too static and drab for their own good.
Audio
The game’s soundtrack is composed mostly of ambient rock, and while they fit the game, they’re not exactly catchy or varied. The sound effects are ok, but also too repetitive.
Overall
As much as I love the concept of a fighting game inspired “Beat em’ up Metroidvania”, Demoniaca’s execution leaves a lot to be desired. The game can be interesting if you set your expectations accordingly, or if you’re itching for the next metroidvania.
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Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands Shows Off Final Class Trailer Alongside New Game Details
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands® Shows Off Final Class Trailer Alongside New Game Details
Latest update reveals the Graveborn and Spore Warden classes in addition to fresh looks at environments, enemies, game mechanics, and more
Today, 2K and Gearbox Software revealed the final two classes for Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands® as part of a major update detailing an overview of the Multiclass system, a new character, and more exciting environments and enemies. The brand new “Welcome to Wonderlands #3” trailer and Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands Game Guide provide a deeper look, and a third Dev Diary offers intriguing perspectives straight from the Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands development team.
All Six Classes Revealed
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands has a deep and highly customisable class system centred around the Multiclass mechanic that lets you mix and match abilities from six unique character skill trees. With Stabbomancer, Brr-Zerker, Spellshot, and Clawbringer revealed previously, the Graveborn and Spore Warden round out the classes available at launch in Wonderlands:
- Graveborn are Death-touched acolytes who sacrifice health to unleash devastating Dark Magic attacks and become the phantasmal Reaper of Bones. They use their Demi-Lich Companion and sacrificial Action Skills to enact suffering upon their enemies, even at the cost of their own life force. Any Spell cast by the Graveborn will cause the Demi-Lich to cast a unique spell of their own, as well as triggering Kill Skills to summon hellish minions;
- Spore Warden are masters of nature who summon tornadoes and launch volleys of arcane arrows into enemy lines alongside their toxin-spewing Mushroom Companion. They are Gun and Companion specialists that can significantly boost the abilities of their companions and allies while laying down withering firepower and slowing advancing enemies with Frost tornadoes. Speed and distance are a Spore Warden’s best friends.
New Multiclass System
The best part of being the Fatemaker – besides all the chaotic fantasy adventures and general badassery – is harnessing the power of two mythical classes to become a truly hybridised hero. When your journey begins, you’ll choose a starting class, wielding the strengths and abilities of a Brr-Zerker, Clawbringer, Graveborn, Spellshot, Spore Warden, or Stabbomancer. As you progress in Wonderlands, you’ll gain access to the Multiclass system and open up a secondary class slot, with a wide world of possible character builds. Each class is defined by a permanent Class Feat, two iconic Action Skills to choose between, and a skill tree loaded with passive abilities.
The Dangers of the Wonderlands
The vast and diverse world of the Wonderlands is slowly coming into view. Each area has its own robust side quests, and unique enemies, including:
- Crackmast Cove be a haven for all manner of necrotised naval ne’er-do-wells, so ye’d best pack your blackest powder and most cutly lass, lest ye wish to share their fate! Also, it’s the only place in the game where you can talk like all piratical and no one’s allowed to judge you for it;
- Drowned Abyss, the nightmarish expanse, lies beneath the ocean waves, below the wreckage of broken ships and even broken-er dreams. These sunken fissures are teeming with baddies like Coiled Queens roaming the depths and the uncool-kind-of-sirens luring unsuspecting marks, kevins, and kyles to their watery graves.
Facing Down Your Enemies
The world of Wonderlands is a wild and slightly warped take on high fantasy, with a seemingly endless stream of monsters to battle. Today we take a closer look at:
- Pirates are a constant menace in the Wonderlands. Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of strictly non-alcoholic soda! Ye might think death would be enough to set these larcenous terrors of the seas on a more societally constructive career path … and ye’d be wrong! These guys are extremely committed to the bit. So hold on tight to your doubloons;
A New Character Joins the Fray
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is full of charming, hilarious, and off-the-wall characters. From the tyrannical Dragon Lord to Tiny Tina herself, journeying through the story brings you together with both familiar faces and brand new personalities:
- Bones Three-Wood’s long, intricate, and sad backstory is so well thought-out and definitely written in advance that just hearing it will make you cry your kidneys out of your eyes. Leading from the prow, Bones only sails in the most dangerous waters, always emerging victorious and laden with booty. Or, he would if he still had a crew. Now he spends his days guarding the southern gate of the Briny Shelf. He sings songs to remind him of better days, when loot, love, and life seemed to last forever.
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 Software, the anticipated ESRB rating for Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is M by the OFLC. For screenshots, key art, and other visual assets, please visit newsroom.2k.com. To learn more, please visit playwonderlands.com and follow @PlayWonderlands on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
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Road to Six Invitational In-Game Event Returns in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
Road to Six Invitational In-Game Event Returns in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Siege
Starting tomorrow, the Road to S.I. in-game event returns to Rainbow Six Siege, running every day between February 2 until February 21. This year, play as any Operator in the ultimate competitive Stadium map, combining elements of both the Border and Coastline maps by night or day. All Operators will be unlocked in a three-minute, three-round, unranked Plant Bomb, with Pick and Ban mode. The Captains – Mira, Capitão, Ash, and Vigil – and their teams will sport outfits from the Battle Pass.
The High Calibre Battle Pass offers exclusive rewards in its Free track and Premium track available for 1200 R6 Credits. Starting tomorrow, players who purchase the Premium Battle Pass bundle now will instantly unlock 20 Tiers instead of 12, receiving rewards faster. For the players who already bought the Premium Battle Pass Bundle, 8 additional free tiers will be granted to their account. Every Battle Pass owner will also have an opportunity to earn more points during the Double Battle Points event on February 5-6. This year, the Battle Pass includes 100 tiers and 135 rewards to earn before February 21. Progress through the tiers and obtain exclusive gear for the Captains and their teammates, as well as additional exclusive content. 30% of the revenue from this Battle Pass will support the Six Invitational 2022 prize pool, up to a maximum of $3 million USD.
The Six Invitational is the biggest and most anticipated Rainbow Six Siege event, celebrating a year of Siege with the fans and community. As announced in January, due to recent regulations and event restrictions in Quebec, Canada, the 2022 edition of the Six Invitational has been relocated to Stockholm, Sweden, where teams will compete in a LAN environment following strict sanitary measures. The health and safety of our players, fans, staff and partners being our top priority, the event will not host any live audience on site. The competition is the pinnacle of the Rainbow Six Siege competitive season and features the best teams in the world, all vying for the Championship title and a share of the prize pool.
For more information about Rainbow Six Siege, please visit rainbow6.ubisoft.com.
For more information about Rainbow Six Esports, please visit http://www.rainbow6.com/esports.
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About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
Alongside a thriving professional esports scene and a community of over 75 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. 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.
Team17 to launch MetaWorms NFTs
Fans will soon be able to buy and trade officially licensed NFT collectibles based on the iconic Worms games franchise
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Team17 has partnered with Reality Gaming Group to create high quality, low energy consuming, Worms NFT collectibles, giving fans the chance to own a unique piece of video game memorabilia.
The limited edition ‘MetaWorms’ NFTs will encompass content from across the 26-year history of the beloved Worms franchise – which has sold 75 million units globally – in the form of unique, generative artwork.
Each MetaWorms NFT (metaworms.live) will be secured and protected on the blockchain, providing documented ownership indefinitely – each digital collectible item will be 100% owned by the person who bought it. Moreover, Worms digital collectibles are one-of-a-kind and cannot be copied, which makes them scarce and potentially quite valuable.
For more information on the MetaWorms NFT roadmap, join the Discord channel here: https://discord.com/invite/9w9GCddH.
The generative MetaWorms NFTs will be created and managed by Reality Gaming Group using its Digital Asset Trading (DAT) Platform, which creates NFTs, online stores and marketplaces connected to the company’s own “side-chain” of the Ethereum mainnet.
Crucially, this enables the creation of environmentally friendly NFTs that offer substantial reductions to the amount of energy used per transaction – The cost of minting 100,000 NFTs on Reality Gaming Group’s sidechain uses the same energy as the average ANNUAL kettle usage of just 11 households.
In addition, Reality Gaming Group and Team17 have partnered with sustainability platform “Coin 4 Planet”. A portion of the sale of every NFT will go directly to Refeed Farms, which is using vertical worm beds to replace synthetic fertilizers and replenish soil. This also applies to secondary market sales for the lifetime of the NFT. It marks a real commitment to give back to the planet and help our digital products make a significant difference in the real world.
The partnership with Reality Gaming Group represents Team17’s debut in the exciting world of NFTs, with the studio joining an ever-growing list of established video game developers and publishers exploring the exciting opportunities offered by blockchain technology.
Additional ground-breaking games and blockchain collectibles created by Reality Gaming Group publishing arm Reality Studios and the DAT Platform include Doctor Who: Worlds Apart, Reality Clash and Smighties Universe, plus non-game NFT content with the likes of Toikido toys and boxing legend Floyd Mayweather.
To find out more about MetaWorms, visit https://metaworms.live
For more information on the MetaWorms NFT roadmap, join the Discord channel here: https://discord.com/invite/9w9GCddH.
Harley Homewood, Head of Publishing, Team17 Digital, said: “Worms remains an iconic franchise in global gaming with tens of millions of fans around the world, so we’re really excited and proud to announce our partnership with Reality Gaming Group ahead of the release of highly limited edition artwork NFTs later this year. The ultra-low energy technology Reality Gaming Group uses, together with their carbon neutral servers, played an essential part of the reassurances we sought before our agreement; we’re very much looking forward to giving Worms fans a chance to own a piece of our history.”
Tony Pearce, Co-Founder at Reality Gaming Group, added: “I’ve been a fan of Worms for over two decades, so to partner with Team17 to create an amazing collection of MetaWorms NFTs is a dream come true. Team17 is a Britsoft hero developer and indie games label and Worms has an iconic place in the collective gamer consciousness, so we can’t wait to give fans digital collectible artwork from across the franchise. This partnership is a ringing endorsement of our DAT platform and further highlights the growing importance of NFTs within the games ecosystem.”
About Team17 Digital
Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio comprised of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Team17 Digital’s portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, and Overcooked! franchise. Visit www.team17.com for more information.
About Reality Gaming Group
Reality Gaming Group develops innovative games and marketplaces that combine the best of traditional gaming with new technology based on the blockchain and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). We’re currently working on NFT based trading card game Doctor Who: Worlds Apart and mobile AR shooter, Reality Clash. The Reality Gaming Group development team has more than 20 years’ experience across Mobile, PC, Console, AR and VR games platforms. For more information, visit: http://realitygaminggroup.com/
Reality Gaming Studios and Sustainability
All Reality Gaming Group eNFTs, including minted Doctor Who: Worlds Apart cards, run on our own self-created “sidechain” of the Ethereum mainnet. This allows us to make substantial reductions to the amount of energy used per transaction. We have recently integrated with layer 2 network Polygon to further reduce these energy costs. Reality Gaming Group is committed to developing our “Game For Earth” energy plan and will continue to seek to minimise energy expenditure on all NFT projects. All non-blockchain data generated by Reality Gaming Group is stored and processed on servers that use 100% renewable energy.
NEAL ADAMS’ RAREST COMIC COLLECTION TO BE AUCTIONED WITH ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME PRIZE FOR WINNING BIDDER
- A collection of the first ever Hash Rush comics are to be auctioned by the world’s leading online auctioneer, Comic Connect.
- Collection includes three comic books; one of which is printed on gold aluminium, is hand-signed by legendary artist and author Neal Adams and has 9.8 grading certificate.
- Auction also includes all-expenses paid trip to New York for a once-in-a-lifetime dinner experience with Adams.
- Auction to go live from 11-20 February via www.comicconnect.com
Monday 31 January, 2022 [Press Release, Global]: It’s arguably the most anticipated year of comic book heroes hitting our big screens, and there’s a chance for one superfan to get their hands on a truly unique piece of comic book history this February.
A complete first edition collection of Hash Rush comics, written and inked by Neal Adams will go to auction on February 11 via the world’s premier online auctioneer of vintage comic books, original comic art and pop culture memorabilia, Comic Connect.
The collection is made up of three individual comics: Legend, Crystal and Hash Rush issues, and are the only complete collection in existence. Each comic book has a partner NFT – a digital version of the comic that will live on the blockchain and be accessible through an online reader that allows the holder to take the story with them wherever they go.
Not only will the winning bidder bare the status as the only holder of all three comics and NFTs, but they will also be rewarded with an all-expenses paid trip to New York to meet Adams as part of a once-in-a-lifetime experience, courtesy of Hash Rush video game developers, Vorto Gaming.
“This is more than just a collection of comics, it’s a status symbol for the ultimate comic book fan and an opportunity for them to meet the most influential comic author and artist of all time,” said Nathan Ziedonis, Creative Director of VZ Games and one of the original developers of Hash Rush.
“It’s a first of its kind. We’ve combined classic comics – including a one-of-a-kind – with their equivalent NFTs, then added a once-in-a-lifetime experience with an industry legend. All in a single lot.” Said Vincent Zurzolo, COO of Comic Connect.
“Comic book values have been skyrocketing for several years. Combining them with hot, high-tech collectibles like NFTs and unique life experiences may take our industry in a new direction.” He added.
Those looking to follow the auction or place a bid can do so by visiting www.comicconnect.com.
Legend issue
The Legend issue was created in tribute of Neal’s contribution to the comic book industry and a career that has spanned over 60 years, where he penned stories and artwork for some of the most iconic comic book superheroes of all time including Superman, Batman, Green Lantern and X-Men.
It is fitting that the Legend’s cover – designed and inked exclusively by Neal Adams for this specific issue – is printed on golden aluminium, with the golden hue visible when held under the bright lights; the same that have helped transform Neal’s comic book stories and characters into Hollywood blockbuster movies, household names and beyond.
The cover also features the hand-written signature of Adams and has been awarded a 9.8 grading by CGC, meaning the comic is a nearly perfect collectible. With no other issue in circulation, this one-of-one comic book is Neal Adams’ rarest ever work.
Crystal issue
As Neal Adams embarked on the journey of writing Hash Rush, he too was reaching a landmark in his own journey – his 80th birthday on June 15, 2021. In celebration of this historic milestone and paying homage to each of his glorious years, 80 first edition Crystal issues of the Hash Rush comic book have been produced to honour the icon.
The Crystal issue comic book is defined by its chromium front cover that that glows and reflects luminous colours. This unique chromium effect makes the Crystal issue one of the most visually captivating comic book covers produced by Neal Adams, and adds to his portfolio of stunning artwork and craftsmanship that has graced the industry for over half a century.
Hash Rush issue
A limited print run of 2,000 paper-based Hash Rush comic books were created in January 2022 to mark the upcoming rerelease of Hash Rush the video game.
The cover for the Hash Rush issue was made in collaboration between Neal Adams and his long-time associate, Swedish comic artist Mikael Bergkvist who has worked on comic art for the likes of Captain America, Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk.
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WWE 2K22 Drops Hard-Hitting Booyaka Gameplay Trailer
WWE® 2K22 Drops Hard-Hitting Booyaka Gameplay Trailer
In-game footage offers early look at what’s in store when WWE 2K22 launches in March 2022
2K recently unveiled an exciting, early look at WWE® 2K22 gameplay with the action-packed WWE 2K22: Booyaka Gameplay Trailer featuring a slew of WWE Superstars and Legends laying the smack down on their opponents. The trailer showcases stunning visuals made possible by the redesigned gameplay engine, crisp new animations, new game modes including MyGM, and much more.
Stay tuned for more details to be released later this week. WWE 2K22 will be available 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.
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*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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