SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — February 2, 2022 — Today, Ubisoft^® announced that “All the Blood”, a new free mission inspired from and paying homage to the first three Rambo^TM movies, is now available for all Far Cry 6 players. Ubisoft signed the deal with STUDIOCANAL, rights holder to Rambo I-III movies in order to bring this special event to life. Far Cry 6 is available worldwide on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, as well as Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store and the Epic Games Store. Players can also subscribe to Ubisoft+ on PC.

In “All the Blood”, players will be meet and help a Rambo^TM superfan against the Yaran military in a blood-soaked rampage of vengeance straight out of an 80’s action blockbuster, blending stealth with over-the-top action and references to iconic Rambo^TM moments. Upon completing the mission, players will unlock the Vengeance Bow, a deadly explosive weapon effective against helicopters and heavy units. Upon unlocking the Vengeance Bow, it will be available to use permanently within the main game.

Starting today, players will also be able to purchase the Rambo^TM Bundle, giving them access to Rambo-inspired gear to customize their characters with, featuring the iconic gear, weapon, vehicle, and more from cinema’s most notorious guerrilla soldier.

Since its worldwide launch on October 7, 2021, Far Cry 6 added new Special Operations, a Danny Trejo mission, as well as two major DLC as part of the Season Pass, Vaas: Insanity and Pagan: Control. The third and final DLC, Joseph: Collapse, is set to release shortly.

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

Discounts of up to 40% off select editions of Far Cry 6, as well as up to 25% off the Season Pass for Far Cry 6 owners, will go live this week across PC, console, and Stadia stores.

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

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

***In close collaboration with Montreal. Other studios involved include Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Berlin, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Philippines and Ubisoft Montpellier 

INDIE Live Expo 2022 Expands to Two Days, Features World Premieres 21-22 May, 2022

Previous Four Installments of Online Showcase Amassed More Than 42.5 Million Viewers

TOKYO – 1 February, 2022 – INDIE Live Expo, the digital showcase series connecting indie game fans worldwide which has a combined more than 42.5 million viewers across four shows to date, returns with a fifth installment to take place across two days: Saturday, 21 May, 2022 and Sunday, 22 May, 2022. 

The live streaming event will take place across two shows,simulcast in English, Japanese, and Chinese on YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, and other platforms to be announced. DAY 1 will spotlight currently-available indie games that fans can play right now, including information and a focus on gameplay footage. DAY 2 will feature world premieres of brand-new, unannounced games, and new information on previously-announced titles, along with an “INDIE Studios Around the World” feature and live performances.

INDIE Live Expo 2022 aims to raise the bar after each previous INDIE Live Expo set viewership records. INDIE Live Expo Winter 2021 set a new high of 13.9 million viewers around the world. The event showcased more than 560 titles, including the reveal of Persona composer Shoji Meguro’s new title Guns Undarkness, PlatinumGames Inc.’s SOL CRESTA, Apogee Entertainment’s Turbo Overkill, Humble Games’Unpacking, PLAYISM’sDEEEER Simulator: Your Average Everyday Deer Game, Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly, and more.

Developers interested in taking part can pre-register for the event starting today through Thursday, 24 February at 2:00 AM EST. Additionally, the INDIE Live Expo Letter’s next issue releases Friday, 4 February, and offers useful information on indie game marketing, promotion, and development, along with information on the impact from participating in INDIE Live Expo Winter 2021, with signups available here.

“We set new records with our last event and have even higher expectations for INDIE Live Expo 2022, which is all thanks to participating publishers, developers, and viewers from all over the world,” said Ryuta Konuma, Founder, Ryu’s Office. “We have exciting things planned, and look forward to using our resources and platform to show amazing games from creators to more people than ever before!”

Sponsors wishing to take part can submit inquiries here, with a variety of opportunities available including logo placements, special video segments, and more. INDIE Live Expo Winter 2021’s sponsors included Cygames, PlayStation, 505 Games, Freedom Games, Phoenixx, Kodansha, WhisperGames, INTI CREATES, Gemdrops, and Why so serious. Additionally, outlets and content creators interested in co-broadcasting INDIE Live Expo 2022 can sign up here to register their interest, with incentives available for those who register.

For more information, please visit the INDIE Live Expo website, follow @INDIELiveExpoEN on Twitter, and search for #INDIELiveExpo on social media.

About Ryu’s Office

Ryu’s Office offers in-depth marketing solutions for smartphone, console, arcade, and PC games in Japan. They are particularly focused on the planning and production of numerous live broadcasts based out of Japan for the gaming industry.

To learn more, visit the official Ryu’s Office website.

Game update today prepares for Season 2 and introduces Casual Playlists

SAN DIEGO – February 1, 2022 – Psyonix, the San Diego video game developer, today announced that Season 2 of Rocket League Sideswipe, the standalone free Rocket League game for mobile devices, will go live tomorrow, February 2 at 8 a.m. PST (4 p.m. UTC). Season 2 brings a new Rocket Pass, Season Challenges and a brand new Volleyball Mode. 

Volleyball Mode is a high-flying, 2v2 mode which features a central net, a new ball and no goals. Players will instead score when the ball hits the ground. Volleyball Mode replaces Hoops modes from Season 1, as Extra Modes will rotate each Season. 

A game update will go live today at 4 p.m. PST (12 a.m. UTC, Feb. 2) to prepare for Season 2’s launch and introduces Casual Playlists. Casual Playlists will allow players to compete in various Game Modes without impacting their rank, similar to Casual Playlists in Rocket League.

Season 1 Rewards will be given out following Season 2’s launch, for the highest rank the player achieved during the inaugural Season. Season 1 Rewards are Titles and Quick Chat stickers.

More details about Season 2 can be found in the blog HERE

ABOUT ROCKET LEAGUE SIDESWIPE

Rocket League Sideswipe is a standalone game that brings the competitive, car soccer gameplay of sports-action hit Rocket League to mobile screens with a new perspective on the field! Built from the ground up for mobile devices, Rocket League Sideswipe features fast-paced gameplay in multiple game modes, competitive Online Matches, seasons, and tons of customization options. Featuring intuitive touchscreen controls that make it easy to pick up and play for longtime Rocket League players and newcomers alike, Rocket League Sideswipe is available to play on Android and iOS devices.

ABOUT PSYONIX™
Based in San Diego, CA, Psyonix is a critically acclaimed video game developer and a leading expert in Unreal Engine technology. For more than 20 years, the studio has been a driving force behind some of the most successful games in the industry, including Gears of War, Mass Effect 3, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Bulletstorm, Unreal Tournament III, Unreal Tournament 2004, and the award-winning Sports-Action hit, Rocket League®. Psyonix joined the Epic Games family in 2019. 

© 2022 Psyonix. All rights reserved. Psyonix, the Psyonix logo, Rocket League, the Rocket League logo, Rocket League Sideswipe, and the Rocket League Sideswipe logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Psyonix in the USA and elsewhere.

Brand New Collection Features Remastered Versions of the Critically-Acclaimed Life is Strange and Life is Strange: Before the Storm, Available Now on Xbox One, PlayStation®4, Steam and Google Stadia

LONDON, UK (Feb 1, 2022) – SQUARE ENIX Ltd. today announced the launch of the Life is Strange™ Remastered Collection, enhanced versions of the first two games in the award-winning series. Featuring updated character models, improved motion capture and more, players will be able to experience legendary leads, Max and Chloe, like never before on Google Stadia, Xbox One, PlayStation®4, and PC Steam.

Watch the Life is Strange Remastered Collection, launch trailer here:

Jon Brooke, Co-Head of Studio at Square Enix External Studios states: “Firstly I wanted to recognise DONTNOD for creating the incredible original Life is Strange game and now offer thanks to Deck Nine Games for improving the emotional on-screen performance of these beloved characters. The result of both teams hard work is that the Life is Strange Remastered Collection can be the beginning of an exciting and emotional journey for many new players for years to come.”
 
At the centre of Life is Strange and Life is Strange: Before the Storm are the magnetic and relatable friends, Max and Chloe. Players will harness Max’s supernatural rewind ability and Chloe’s quick-witted attitude to unravel and affect the events surrounding two astounding mysteries in the Oregon town of Arcadia Bay. 
 
The Life is Strange Remastered Collection features:

• Updated character models and environment visuals
• Improved motion captured lip sync and facial animation
• All-new engine and lighting upgrades
• Updates to some puzzle gameplay
• Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered includes previously released deluxe content (bonus outfits and the ‘Farewell’ bonus episode)
• All licensed tracks & original scores from the original games

The Life is Strange Remastered Collection is available on Google Stadia, PlayStation 4®, Xbox One, GeForce Now, PC Steam on February 1 2022. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions will also be compatible with the next-gen PlayStation 5, and XBOX SERIES X|S. The Nintendo Switch version will be available at a later date.

Purchasers of the Life is Strange: True Colors Ultimate Edition will also receive the Life is Strange Remastered Collection.
 
Read more on the Life is Strange: blog: http://lifeisstrange-blog.tumblr.com/
Buy Life is Strange Remastered Collection: https://lifeisstrange.square-enix-games.com
Visit the Life is Strange official website: https://lifeisstrange.square-enix-games.com
Life is Strange: official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LifeIsStrangeGame/
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LifeIsStrange
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeisstrangegame/
Join our Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/lifeisstrange

About Deck Nine Games
Deck Nine Games are an independent videogame developer devoted to bringing together two passions; meaningful storytelling and rich gameplay. Its talented team of developers have won awards for their work in films, TV and videogames. Located at the foot of the Colorado mountains, Deck Nine Games is focused on becoming a premium developer of narrative adventure games for consoles, PC and mobile devices.
For more information on Deck Nine Games visit: www.DeckNineGames.com
 
About DONTNOD Entertainment
Founded in 2008, DONTNOD is an independent studio that develops video games in popular genres, such as adventure (Life is Strange), action (Remember Me) and RPG (Vampyr). Every new game is an original, multi-platform creation with a unique narrative experience and gameplay and is aimed at a wide audience, whether released in episodes, or in “one-shot” format. The studio has built an international reputation amongst working with worldwide leading publishers such as Square Enix, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Focus Home Interactive and Capcom. www.dont-nod.com
DONTNOD (ISIN code: FR0013331212 – ALDNE) is listed on Euronext Growth Paris
 
About Square Enix External Studios
Square Enix External Studios is a London based development and publishing group that works with top development studios across the world, establishing new intellectual properties and developing new franchises within the umbrella of Square Enix Holdings. Square Enix External Studios have been responsible for multiple games including RPG Shooter OUTRIDERS®,the Just Cause® and Life is Strange® series, and titles such as Batman: Arkham Asylum® and Sleeping Dogs®.
 
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 163  million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 83 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over  84 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
 
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

TWELVE ADDITIONAL CHARACTERS WILL RELEASE THROUGHOUT 2022 BRINGING THE ROSTER TO A MASSIVE 51 PLAYABLE FIGHTERS

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – February 1^st, 2022 – SNK Corporation, the creators of the upcoming THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV (KOF XV) are excited to announce the upcoming DLC characters joining the fighting game phenomenon. A total of 12 DLC characters are planned to release this year after THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV launches on February 17th, 2022 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Windows 10, Steam and Epic Games Store.

View the latest trailer

The first wave of fighters is Team 1 (Team GAROU) which will release in March, with the second wave Team 2 (Team SOUTH TOWN) releasing in May. Team 3 will release sometime during Australia & New Zealand winter and Team 4 will be releasing in spring. Each team is comprised of 3 fighters, so the total number added onto the current roster of 39 means players can expect to fight with 51 star-studded characters in THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV. 

Team 1 (Team GAROU) launches March 2022 and will consist of ROCK HOWARD, B. JENET, and GATO from the smash-hit fighter GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES.

ROCK HOWARD

Though he’s the son of the fearsome Geese Howard, this young fighter with a complicated past was raised by Terry Bogard. A virtual prodigy when it comes to fighting, Rock has learned to utilise fighting styles passed down from both his father and stepfather. B. JENET convinces him to join Team GAROU this KOF. （CV：Yuma Uchida）

GATO

This cold and calculated master-class fighter always strays away from the pack. He set out for vengeance after his mother died at the hands of his father. Though he wishes to go his own way, B. JENET was able to convince him to join the team as she has some info on his father’s whereabouts.

B. JENET

The leader of a band of pirates known as the Lillien Knights, B. JENET has traveled the world far and wide. Daughter of the Behrn family, an influential international cartel, she became bored of her luxurious but tedious life and ran away to form the Lillien Knights. After the tumultuous events of the previous KOF, B. JENET has her suspicions that the worst is not over yet and sets her sights on joining this KOF to see what’s in store.

Team 2 (Team SOUTH TOWN) will launch in May 2022 and add the characters GEESE HOWARD, BILLY KANE, and RYUJI YAMAZAKI from the world-famous FATAL FURY series.

Team 3 for THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV is coming in the Australia & New Zealand winter, while Team 4 will release in spring 2022. Their characters will be revealed soon.

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.

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/

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.

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!