Red Bull Wrap Up – The latest gaming trivia wrapped into the game show for gamers

Consider yourself a trivia wiz when it comes to all things gaming? Now you can test your knowledge against some of the biggest names in Australian gaming as they go head-to-head to determine who has the best (or hilariously worst) video game know-how with Red Bull Wrap Up.

The game show about games, hosted by AU gaming media expert and Red Bull Player Stephanie ‘Hex” Bendixsen, dropped on YouTube January 27, just in time to provide Australia’s estimated 17 million video game fans some much-needed laughs. 

Whether you’re a retro game renegade or a modern day mage, there’s something for everyone in the half-hour game show where two teams battle it out for bragging rights of Wrap Up champions.

Former host of ABC cult-classic show “Good Game”, Stephanie is one of the most recognisable faces in Australian gaming and passionate about raising the profile of gaming and esports in mainstream Australia:

“I have adored games since I was a kid – they helped me find myself when I was a teen and  were a huge self-esteem booster for me. Naturally, I want to give back in whatever way I can by continuing to raise the profile of gaming here in Australia.”

Bendixsen described Red Bull Wrap Up as “straight up chaos”.

“It’s a comedy quiz trivia show that focuses on games where none of the points matter because I control who gets them and why, and it doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with having the right answers. It was chaos from the start, it got messier towards the end, and my face hurt from laughing. A highlight for me was the singing challenge where Jordan [Raskopoulos] did the Donkey Kong rap.” 

Special guests for episode one include comedian, actor and singer Jordan Raskopoulos, whose impressive CV also includes making up one-third of comedy musical trio Axis of Awesome, being a star jammer for the Sydney Roller Derby League and playing Warhammer 40,000 since the age of 12.

“It was off the chain, I’ve never been so stimulated and challenged intellectually. I’m so sad it’s over,” said Jordan about Episode 1. “I think they might be able to convince me to come back for another one, so you’ll just have to keep watching the episodes to find out.”

Jordan was paired with professional esports commentator Geordie ‘Mac’ McAleer – THE Moustache of esports. Mcaleer brought his A game and wealth of knowledge to Red Bull Wrap Up as a professional Counter-Strike commentator with an event resume covering IEM Sydney, ESL One Cologne, ESL Pro League and the host of the League of Legends Circuit Oceania.

“I had a really great time with Jordan, especially our performance for the Finish This segment where we had to complete a game soundtrack. I got to be percussion to our song, and that was really fun, and Jordan absolutely killed the vocals.”   

On the other team was former Channel V star and Chief of Banter Danny Clayton, who, along with his trademark larrikin charm and wealth of media experience, brings a newcomer perspective to gaming: 

“Honestly, I am a casual gamer at best, so Red Bull Wrap Up has been a cultural crash course for me. It was lots of fun, I found myself giggling a lot, like a schoolkid, it was very difficult to hold a straight face,” says Clayton. 

Danny joined forces with journalist, presenter and self-confessed “musical theatre tragic” Stephanie Panecasio, who works across tech, culture, science and games, frequently writing about how society responds to subcultures and internet phenomena. Her favourite games are lore-filled RPGs and she will always have a special place in her heart for Garrus Vakarian.

“I didn’t embarrass myself as much as I thought I would, and I would say viewers can expect to be very entertained and quite happy with their own general gaming knowledge, because they would probably know more than us!” says Panecasio.  

Red Bull Wrap Up launched January 27 with Episode 2 due to air February 16. Stay tuned in 2022 for more exciting episodes. 

Watch Episode 1 of Red Bull Wrap Up here

Sydney, Australia, Januarii XXVII, MMXXII – We successfully conquered the hearts of many players! With a 80/100 score on Metacritic and very positive reviews on Steam, we congratulate Logic Artists on their triumph. Watch the new accolades trailer and get a glimpse of what journalists from all over the world think about Expeditions: Rome. Want to form your own opinion? Download the Expeditions: Rome demo on Steam now – you can even continue playing from your savegame if you get the full game: https://thqn.net/rome-steam.

Expeditions: Rome is available now on PC at an SRP of $64.95 AUD.

Get it on Steam: https://thqn.net/rome-steam
Get it on Gog.com: https://www.gog.com/game/expeditions_rome
Get it at the Epic Game Store: https://www.epicgames.com/store/p/expeditions-rome

About Expeditions: Rome
The future of Rome is in your hands: What will your legacy be?

Take on the role of a young Legatus whose father was murdered by an unknown political opponent, forcing you to escape Rome and take refuge in the military campaign to subdue a Greek rebellion. Step by step, you increase your military prowess, strengthen yourself in the forge of combat, and become the Legatus everyone learns to both respect, and to fear.

In Expeditions: Rome, you exert the will of Rome through your actions across the world stage, from the bright blue coasts of Greece to the deep forests of Gaul. Decide how people will view you, and Rome. Will you strike with an iron fist, or speak with a silver tongue? Will you embrace the political heritage of the Republic, or carve your own path as you navigate the complex politics of the Roman Senate? Every choice matters as you decide the fate of your legion, your close companions, and of Rome itself.

Features

• Create your own Roman Legatus! Customise your character’s look, gender, class, and skills to match your playstyle and role-playing fantasy
• Engage in tactical turn-based combat powered by an extensive skill-based action system where every weapon changes your potency on the battlefield
• Adventure with 5 unique companions discovering their extensive backstories and unique personalities
• Explore a beautifully realised, colourful world across many different environments, including North Africa, Greece, Gaul, and Rome herself
• Experience a historically inspired story of political intrigue and personal drama through a fully voiced narrative where choices matter and consequences are far-reaching
• Level up each character and select from a variety of skills and passive abilities to explore a wide range of tactical options
• Loot, Craft, and Equip a variety of weapons, armours, and tactical items to customise your game even further, providing a tremendous range of tactical options for each character
• Lead your legion on 3 extensive war campaigns across Greece, North Africa, and Gaul. Recruit legionaries, improve your warcamp, conquer regions, exploit resources, and defend your territories as you lead your legion to victory

Expeditions: Rome Official Website

About Logic Artists
Logic Artists is an independent game development studio headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. We develop tactical roleplaying games for PC and consoles, with a loyal and passionate fanbase. Logic Artists was founded in 2011, and has become one of the largest game development studios in Denmark. In 2019, we opened a new office in Istanbul, Turkey to boost our development capacities. We have published several games including our critically acclaimed historical RPGs; Expeditions: Conquistador and Expeditions: Viking.

Logic Artists Website

About THQ Nordic

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

THQ Nordic Website

Earn a collection of great rewards, including the mighty Tier IX WZ-114, in this test of skill

January 27, 2022 — The Year of the Tiger is fast approaching and to mark this significant event of Lunar New Year, World of Tanks has prepared a special event which will see players challenge themselves to get a brand-new (and the second-ever) Tier IX Premium tank, the WZ-114.

Running from January 28^th until February 7^th, the Hidden Tiger event will consist of two chapters and each one has a unique and valuable reward at its end: completing Chapter I will reward the WZ-114 and Chapter II will gift players with the Tiger Claw 3D style, only available during this event. The WZ-114 is a Tier IX Chinese heavy tank that’s well-prepared for any duel, thanks in part to its 530 alpha damage, 266mm of penetration with standard rounds and decent frontal armour.

As well as being a tank you can boast about in your collection, the WZ-114 will earn those who play it more Credits, Combat XP, and Crew XP in battle as well as bonds, just like a Tier X vehicle would. To earn this Chinese Premium for free, tankers will need to complete 10 consecutive stages by fulfilling missions. Along the way, they can also earn a unique 2D style, Personal Reserves, useful equipment items and days of World of Tanks Premium Account.

To receive the Tiger Claw 3D style, players will have to have fully completed Chapter I and then fulfill any 8 Chapter II missions. This unique style takes inspiration from the mighty Water Tiger, this year’s lunar patron.

In the case a tanker doesn’t finish all 10 missions of Chapter I, they will receive a 10% discount on the WZ-114 for each one they have completed.

For more information about the Hidden Tiger event, visit https://worldoftanks.asia/en/news/game-events/lunar-challenge-2022/.

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About World of Tanks

World of Tanks is the first team-based, massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to tank warfare. Throw yourself into the epic tank battles of World War II with gamers all over the world. Your arsenal includes over 600 armoured vehicles from 11 nations, carefully detailed with historical accuracy.

Official website: worldoftanks.com

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 5,500 employees and 19 offices spread all over the world. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks and World of Warships, as well as World of Tanks Blitz — the critically acclaimed mobile tank shooter with cross-platform support.

Official website: wargaming.com

MONTERREY, Mexico – Jan. 26, 2022 – PopSlinger, a vibrant musical shooter inspired by ‘90s anime from developer Funky Can Creative, saves the world from interdimensional invaders on Nintendo Switch today.

Explore a hand-drawn, marker art style world inspired by City Pop album covers as Ria Carbon, a newfound soda-powered PopSlinger hero with magical powers bestowed upon her by a former PopSlinger Gin. Cruise alongside a Future Funk soundtrack reactive to Ria’s in-game performance as she blasts colorful goopy monsters into oblivion.

Out on a quest to save the Earth from an otherworldly threat, Ria must load her soda-powered guns with cola laser, exploding lemon marbles, popping orange bottle caps, and shooting strawberry straws. Follow Gin’s teachings on how to get rid of the gooey blobs spreading evil and corruption everywhere while enjoying a fresh, crisp summer drink. 

Use strategic battle sequences to pop, dodge, and slam the corrupted hearts of the Corazones, the mega-powerful bosses trying to take over the world through sadness and despair. Face a super secret agent sporting a coffee-loaded gun and perfect multiple colorful sequences to gain points and climb to the top of the scoreboard in the arcade-inspired ranking system. 

Unlock new content, such as new weapons and energetic power-ups ranging from speedy health recovery or a summoning of Gin to aid in battle. Collect Popping Souls, the ghostly-looking bottle caps in various colors that increase Ria’s health while serving as sources of power for other weapons. As the story progresses, expect challenges to become tougher and soundtrack beats to ramp up their speed, intensity, and energy.

PopSlinger merges futuristic, funky aesthetics with reminders of childhood in the ‘80s and ‘90s in a wholesome indie game setting. Partnering with Neoncity Records, the game’s entire soundtrack will be available for purchase on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, as cassette tapes for $14 USD. The vinyl version will be available at a later date.

“Launching PopSlinger on my favorite console and its physical soundtrack is a dream come true,” said Jose Luis Abreu, Funky Can Creative founder. “As developers, we always hope our games will resonate with others just as much as it resonates with us. The support we’ve gotten thus far has been greater than we could have anticipated. We can only hope it will continue to grow once people get their hands on it!”

To learn more about PopSlinger, visit the game’s official website, follow @FunkyCanDev on Twitter, @funkycancreative on Instagram, and like the studio’s Facebook page.

About Funky Can Creative

Based out of Mexico, Funky Can Creative was founded as a way to beat the lack of opportunities and resources local developers face on a daily basis. The team’s main goal is to welcome everyone by creating expressive and inclusive experiences and contributing to a healthy gaming industry. PopSlinger is the studio’s first title.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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About Netmarble Corporation
Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Seven Knights 2, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, MARVEL Future Revolution, Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

2022 Roadmap for Indie Wrestling Sensation Details Upcoming Updates

It all starts in the ring… but it doesn’t have to end there! Action Arcade Wrestling will launch on Nintendo Switch on February 9. Toss around a Joy-Con, choose from over 30 powerful characters to settle who brings home the belt across 25 playable game modes with up to 10 players in the ring – all in a smooth 60 FPS docked or on the go.

Media interested in checking out AAW on Switch, please respond to this email with your Discord handle to secure a slot for a 15 to 20-minute preview demo.

Smash a folding chair over some knucklehead’s skull in 5-on-5 tag team, Elimination matches, Battle Royale, and more. Grab a power-up and show the competition what’s cooking with pyrokinesis, ice blasts, energy beams, lightning bolts, lasers and… sprinkles? Lay to rest with piledrivers and fireballs, then head to the extensive Wrestle Lab to create the world’s next wrestling superstar or one of your friends! Action Arcade Wrestling on Nintendo Switch is a homage to ‘90s arcade wrestling games that can be enjoyed by old school fans, newcomers, and everyone in between.

Action Arcade Wrestling is now available on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. The Nintendo Switch version will launch on February 9. Stay up to date on Action Arcade Wrestling by following the game on Twitter, ‘liking’ it on Facebook, and visiting its official website at ActionArcadeWrestling.com.
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Multi-award-winning indie games label signs Covenant.dev’s upcoming debut inspired by Slavic folklore and set in a world of primordial gods and legendary creatures

Wednesday, 26^th January 2022 – Team17 has today announced that it will be working with Polish game dev creative house, Covenant.dev, to bring Gord, a single-player dark fantasy strategy game, to PC. In theworld of Gord, players will lead the Tribe of the Dawn as they strive to establish new settlements and explore eerie forbidden lands while interacting with horrific creatures and deities inspired by Slavic folklore. Players will have to complete quests to grow the tribe’s settlements (known as ‘gords’) and fortify these from invaders while managing a populace whose personal stories, familial ties, and well-being, can have devastating impact on the survival of their communities.

Covenant.dev is a 24-person creative development house including alumni from prominent Polish developers CD Projekt RED (The Witcher 3), 11 bit studios (Frostpunk), and Flying Wild Hog (Shadow Warrior 2). Headed by Chief Executive Officer, Stan Just, former producer on The Witcher 3, Gord is the studio’s debut title and aims to deliver players a mature and unforgiving strategy experience.

Gord Key Features

• Dark Fantasy Strategy: Lead the people of the Tribe of the Dawn and venture deep into forbidden lands in a lore-rich, dark fantasy, real-time strategy campaign
• Build and Survive: Grow your gord from humble settlement to formidable fortress while protecting your citizens from invading tribes, gruesome monsters, and mysterious powers that lurk within the surrounding woods
• Unique Sanity System: Keep a close eye on your townsfolk as everything from illness to hunger and the death of kin can have devastating impact on their lives and well-being
• Hand-Crafted Quests: Take on a wide variety of quests and random encounters that will lead you deep into the wilderness to hunt legendary creatures, uncover ancient secrets, and vanquish deadly scourges
• Unleash Powerful Incantations: Unlock a variety of offensive and defensive spells to tip combat in your favour
• Custom Scenarios with Procedurally Generated Levels: Take on an endless variety of challenges by creating your own scenarios. Customize your playthrough by picking a main objective, choosing your starting party, level size, number of resources, enemy types, raid intensities,
  and even the severity of the weather!

Stan Just, chief executive officer, Covenant.dev, said:

“Gord is our debut game as a studio, and we’re thrilled to have Team17 as our publishing partner. They have an excellent global track record and have repeatedly proven that they care about smaller teams and helping them realise their vision. Gord is an unapologetically dark and sometimes quite confronting game; Team17 has been hugely supportive in helping us bring it to life and home in on what we really feel makes our world special. We look forward to sharing more soon.”

Harley Homewood, head of publishing, Team17 Digital, said:

The team at Covenant.dev already has an impressive development pedigree and Gord’s relentlessly bleak world and unique combination of city building, survival, strategy, and adventure promises something brand-new for PC players looking for a deeper and more mature experience. Bringing Gord onto our label solidifies our commitment to super high-quality and diverse games and we look forward to working with Stan and his team to welcome players to its brutal dark fantasy world.”

About Covenant.dev
Covenant.dev is an independent game dev creative house offering well-executed and fresh gameplay experiences. The company works only on proprietary IPs and champions employee empowerment to help develop these into original, globally recognisable franchises. In 2021, it was also the first Polish game developer to be named as one of the ‘Best Workplaces in Poland’. Core team members have experience at notable Polish game development studios, including CD Projekt RED, 11 bit studios, and Flying Wild Hog. Covenant.dev’s first title will be the upcoming dark fantasy strategy game, Gord.

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

Dying Light 2 Five-Year Roadmap, Launch Time by Region, New Audio Story, and More

A week’s worth of news in one press release

Wrocław, Poland — January 26, 2022 — Techland today shares several updates on Dying Light 2 Stay Human, set for release next Friday, February 4 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Yesterday, Techland published a new Audio Story, “Takeshi,” voiced by the Yakuza game series’ main actor, Kazuma Kiryu himself, Takaya Kuroda.

Techland also presented the roadmap for the next few months of Dying Light 2 Stay Human post-launch support. The first story DLC is planned for this summer, and many updates are planned for at least five years beyond launch, including stories, events, challenges, cosmetics, weapons, and much more.

Today, a new Dying 2 Know More episode will be released on Dying Light’s official YouTube channel. This special episode is full of artistic inspiration and details about Techland’s artists’ daily work.

Tomorrow, Techland will release a time zone map for the launch, showing fans when they’ll be able to start playing by region.

More information is available on Dying Light’s official social channels and coming throughout this week. Look forward to a new in-game event, Spike, for Dying Light, more character introductions, a Warsaw Mural making-of video, and much more on Discord, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

The world premiere of Dying Light 2 Stay Human is just around the corner, so don’t miss any episode of the Dying 2 Know web series (all available here) and if you’re Dying 2 Know More, go further behind the scenes with more episodes of exclusive interviews.

Dying Light 2 Stay Human, published by Techland, launches on February 4, 2022 on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S.

Pre-orders are available via dyinglightgame.com/preorder. All pre-orders will come with the exclusive digital Reload Packand Reach for the Sky Pack, featuring unique outfits, weapons, backpack and paraglider skins. Reach for the Sky Pack, was created in collaboration with Rosario Dawson (The Mandalorian, Sin City), who plays Lawan, a key character whose fate connects with main protagonist Aiden during his journey.

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About Dying Light 2 Stay Human

Dying Light 2 Stay Human is a story-driven open-world action role-playing game, a sequel to the critically acclaimed Dying Light published in 2015, which has been played by over twenty five million people all over the world. This time players are visiting the City – mankind’s last stronghold in the fight against the virus. Developed parkour mechanics enable players to explore the vast open world and master tactical combat. This lost civilization, a world set in the modern dark ages, requires creative approaches to finding items and crafting gear. Gameplay shifts during a day and night cycle, so players can dare to plunder abandoned lairs of the infected at night and discover the dark secrets of those in power by day. Players must choose which side they want to take and write their own story.

About Techland

Founded in 1991 in Poland, Techland is a renowned independent game developer and distributor for all leading platforms, including PC, Sony PlayStation, and the Xbox family of devices. Techland is best known for the original Dead Island games, the Call of Juarez series, and the Dying Light franchise, a global phenomenon played by over 20 million unique players to date. To top that, Techland’s experienced teams allow the developer to work on two of its own AAA titles at the same time. Comprising over 400 professionals across three offices in Poland, the company is committed to delivering unforgettable experiences and using the latest technology for innovative entertainment, which includes the proprietary C-Engine. For more information about the company itself, visit the official website at: www.techland.net.

All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork, and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or copyright material of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Create an Officer and Join the Fight in the Game’s Exciting New Siege Battles! 

BURLINGAME, Calif. – Jan. 26, 2022 – Today, KOEI TECMO America and developer Omega Force are excited to announce that the free-to-play demo of their upcoming tactical-action game, DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires is now available on the Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, PlayStation®4, and PlayStation®5. The title adds strategic war elements to the 1 vs. 1,000 action of KOEI TECMO’s revered DYNASTY WARRIORS series, as gamers set out on a quest to conquer ancient China.

The DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires demo features the all-new evolved castle sieges, including both invasion battles and defense. Storm the enemy castle, or fight to defend your fortress in this challenging tutorial. Virtual warlords can play through each siege scenario repeatedly to discover and develop the best strategies to overpower and outthink opponents.

In addition, fans will be able to experience the game’s in-depth edit mode, enabling gamers to create their own officers before taking them into battle. The newly created characters can then be transferred from the demo version to the full game as long as you are playing the same platform on both the demo and final product.

DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires is currently in development and will release in North America on Feb. 15, 2022 for the Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, Windows PC via Steam®, Google Stadia™, PlayStation®4, and digitally on PlayStation®5*. For all of the latest information on DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires, visit the official site, Like us on Facebook @KoeiTecmoUS, Follow us on Twitter @KoeiTecmoUS, and Follow us on Instagram @KoeiTecmoUS.

*By purchasing the digital or physical PlayStation®4 versions of DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires, you can receive an upgrade to the digital PlayStation®5 version of DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires at no additional cost.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP.

KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Burlingame, California. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive®, Ninja Gaiden®, Tecmo Bowl®, and Fatal Frame® series.

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“Da Update” brings new levels, music, modes, leaderboards and more to stylish 3D runner on PC, PlayStation, Xbox & Switch

Düren, Germany – January 26th, 2022 – Headup & Aerial_Knight are pleased to announce that the artistically exquisite narrative 3D runner, Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield, will soon be getting a huge free update and will be on its way to mobile platforms soon. Players will soon get a peek in the upcoming trailer that will showcase the game’s new features and updated visuals.

Set in a sci-fi version of Detroit, Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield tells the story of Wally and the sinister evidence he has uncovered with the potential to change his city forever. You will be forced to run for your life as you jump and slide to avoid upcoming obstacles with style to the incredible soundtrack created by Danime-Sama, showcasing the authentic sounds of Detroit  artists along with the vocal talents of artists of color from across the globe. 

“Da Update” adds a host of free new features to the game and makes huge improvements based on the feedback to the original release. The update includes new bonus levels, new music, a brand new endless mode and the introduction of leaderboards to allow you to compete for high scores. Level and story updates aimed at adding refinement and intrigue to the core game, including a new post-credits ending, mean speeding through this sci-fi version of Detroit is slicker and more satisfying than ever before. Players can also look forward to overhauled UI, graphical improvements, new Trophies and Achievements, Xbox accessibility controller support and hundreds of other smaller tweaks.

In addition to the free update for existing versions of Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PS4 and Xbox One, the game is coming to mobile platforms soon. This version of the game will include all the additional content and improvements being added via the update. All these new features will be on show in the game’s new trailer, coming soon.

“I’ve loved reading the reviews, feedback, and watching people enjoy the game since it was released less than a year ago,” said creator Neil Jones, also known as Aerial Knight. “Soon after the base game launched I started working on bug fixes and it quickly turned into much more. I decided that if I was going to update the game one more time, I was going to ‘Do the damn thing’! I’m excited to see the response when people get to dive into this new improved version of the game and soon play the mobile release.”

About Headup GmbH

Headup is a hybrid games publishing and development company providing players worldwide with the best content in the independent gaming sector. Established in 2009, it is active on all major platforms such as consoles, mobile devices and PC, and was awarded as “Best Publisher” at the German Developers Awards in 2012, 2013, 2017 and 2019. Since February 2021, Headup is part of the Thunderful Group based in Gothenburg, Sweden. 

With over 80 million customers served on mobile and further several million players on the PC and consoles, Headup is always looking to raise awareness and commercial success for developers thinking outside the box. More information can be found at www.headupgames.com and twitter.com/headupgames.

About Aerial_Knight 

Neil Jones (aka. Aerial_Knight) is a multi-disciplined 3D Artist / Game Developer with professional experience in a wide variety of projects, currently working out of Detroit, MI. He is a generalist when it comes to game art, loving 3D modeling and doing stylized work on a diverse set of art-related projects mostly in an indie studio setting. More info at www.aerialknight.com and twitter.com/aerial_knight.