RUNESCAPE IS FINALLY COMING TO TABLETOP — NOT ONCE, BUT TWICE!
Monday 24th January – Manchester, UK – RuneScape,one of the most popular and longest-running online role-playing video game franchises for PC, Mac, and mobile, is coming to tabletop gaming with two brand new games launching later this year.
Jagex, the leader in developing and publishing deep, community-driven video games and home to RuneScape, has teamed up with tabletop-gaming powerhouse, Steamforged Games, to create both a board game and tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) core book inspired by RuneScape’s rich fantasy world of Gielinor. Both games will make their debut in 2022, with the board game launching on Kickstarter and the TTRPG heading straight to stores.
Both games are set to delight RuneScape and Old School RuneScape’s player communitieswith fresh-but-faithful adaptations of classic quests and characters that weave iconic elements of the games into exciting tactile experiences reimagined for tabletop gaming.
The games will draw on adventures, characters, and locations from across RuneScape’s rich 21-year long history, with the board game taking between one to five players on quest-based campaigns through Gielinor. They will craft and upgrade equipment, upskill their characters, cook special recipes, engage with NPCs, and test their skills while exploring different regions of the world, with a variety of enticing side quests to distract and entertain them on the way.
The TTRPG will consist of a lavishly illustrated, hardback core book containing rules for players to run a RuneScape tabletop roleplaying game, in which they can build their own characters, explore Gielinor, and create unique and exciting quests. The TTRPG core book is also fully compatible with the fifth edition ruleset of the world’s favourite roleplaying tabletop game.
The RuneScape games will mark Steamforged’s twelfth adaptation of a video game for tabletop. Past adaptations have included the Monster Hunter: World board game, which grossed £3.4million on Kickstarter in 2021.
Phil Mansell, CEO of Jagex, said: “After more than 21 years of being exclusively available digitally, it’s extremely exciting to be collaborating with Steamforged to create and deliver new RuneScape role-playing adventures to tabletop gamers. By launching the board game via a crowdfunding platform, Steamforged is mirroring our approach of involving the RuneScape communities in taking the game to tabletop. Given Steamforged’s experience and expertise in transforming video game experiences to tabletop, I’m sure that both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape players will be excited to get their hands on the planned miniatures to create their own adventures with other ’Scapers and board gamers”.
Mat Hart, Creative Director and CCO of Steamforged, said: “Steamforged are honoured to be partnering with Jagex and together use our wealth of experience in adapting video games to bring one of the most popular online role-player games to tabletop. The rich RuneScape universe will translate beautifully to board and tabletop games, and using a crowdfunding platform and other dedicated community spaces will let us engage directly with fans of RuneScape and Old School RuneScape throughout development. Ready your rune armour, put on your party hat, and get ready to roll!”
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About Jagex A leader in creating deep, community-driven games on PC and mobile, Jagex’s flagship MMORPG, RuneScape, has welcomed almost 300million player accounts to its world and is a $1billion lifetime revenue franchise. Today the RuneScape franchise exists beyond running games in live operations; our titles are living games that connect and inspire millions of players, with content and experiences both inside and outside of inexhaustible game worlds.
Both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on PC and mobile, offer ever-evolving, highly active worlds and our community-focussed development ethos empowers players to have a real say in how each game is shaped. Now we’re expanding and extending our portfolio with fresh franchise titles and new IP to bring life to the living games of the future. Jagex employs more than 450 people at its Cambridge headquarters.
About Steamforged Games From small beginnings in the corner of a hobby gaming store in Stockport, Manchester, Steamforged Games has gone on to create tabletop adaptations of some of the biggest video games around.
The company’s history of adaptations began with the wildly successful Dark Souls™ Board Game. Steamforged took the game to Kickstarter back in 2016, where it raised £3.7million followed by significant success at retail and is still one of the best-selling board games out there, having sold over 500,000 units at retail to date.
Since then, Steamforged’s catalogue has grown to include popular board game versions of triple-A video games such as Monster Hunter: World, Resident Evil™ 1, 2, and 3, Horizon Zero Dawn™, and more, all well-received as authentic experiences true to the brand DNA. Now the UK’s leading developer and publisher of licensed tabletop games, Steamforged is led by a love of the craft, a collective pride in what they create, and a mission to deliver compelling tabletop experiences that capture the emotions and inspire the imaginations of players around the world.
Strategize Your Murderous Intent or Plot a Cunning Trap to Prevent Your Untimely Death
Denver, CO – January 21st 2022 – Independent developer VestGames in partnership with indie publisher Versus Evil are pleased to announce that their multiplayer social deduction game Evilleenters Open Beta on PC/Steam today at 10am PT / 7pm CET and runs until 23rd January. The game will be launching on PC via Steam Early Access some time in 2022.
Eville will be the second game in the popular social deduction genre published by Versus Evil and follows First Class Trouble which launched on PC and PlayStation 5 in October 2021.
Eville’s Open Beta will give players a chance to try the game and its myriad of character roles and unique gameplay mechanics, one of which is the day/night cycle which allows Eville players to free roam the 3D environments to prepare for the sinister shenanigans that happen during nightfall.
This aspect of strategic planning to protect your humble abode from those with murderous intent adds something different to the mode of play which sets it apart from the other games in the social deduction genre.
A mysterious murder has taken place in the once peaceful village of Eville, and so begins a collective effort for those involved to either unmask the co-conspirators and prevent them taking over the village, or just get through the night alive. Built upon a solid foundation of deceit, slander, and manipulation, Eville casts players into randomly assigned roles with every session each with unique abilities, skills and advantages.
Players will have access to handy items and crafting abilities, spending their hard earned copper during the day on upgrades to help them survive the night or to survive the devious traps set by the pesky do gooders impeding another murder.
“Eville’s Open Beta is a great opportunity for us to share what we’ve been working on with the wider community of gamers, we wanted to approach the popular social deduction genre with a dynamic gameplay element that made it stand out, coupled with a strong visual style that would also help it resonate well with players.” Said VestGames Founder and CEO Hendrik Hollenborg.
Players interested in participating in Eville’s Open Beta should head over to the games Steam page here.
About VestGames
VestGames GmbH is an emerging company from Datteln, Germany, mainly specialized in video game development, comprised of a small and enthusiastic team working on innovative and original projects.
About Versus Evil
Founded in 2013, Versus Evil, LLC is the US based video game publisher behind critically acclaimed video games First Class Trouble, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire and The Banner Saga trilogy. Publishing games on all major mobile, PC and console platforms, Versus Evil works with independent development studios from around the world. The corporate philosophy is to champion for the independent game developer. For more information visit versusevil.com
It’s been roughly six years since Rainbow Six Siege was released. There was a limited time co-op event a few years after release called outbreak that pitted three operators against a horde of sci-fi enemies. The limited time event was well received and brings us here today with Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction.
The game sticks to its three-player co-op roots and offers an expanded roster of operators. Rainbow Six Extraction expands upon the event by repurposing old maps to create a multi-step PVE experience that forces players to constantly decide if they can push through or bail out before their operator becomes missing in action.
Story
Up front, Rainbow Six Extraction doesn’t offer much story beyond a reason to shoot up some parasites and send them back to whatever planet they came from. It gives a rough explanation on the new roles for our favourite Rainbow Six operators, but the detail will come from small bits of text found in the codex and studies section of the game. The writing is passable, but its short and abrupt nature could be handled better. My biggest disappointment with the intel is the operator information. A lot of it is copy pasted from Siege and could use some serious expansion to fill out the world.
Gameplay
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction is designed to be an intense co-op experience for three players. The game leans heavily on stealth gameplay. The experience is broken up with intense firefights against swarming enemies, whether it’s a result of a poor gameplay decision or a forced battle.
The roster in Extraction consists mostly of the classic operators from the original Siege release mixed in with a handful from earlier season passes. Some of the original abilities slot right into the game perfectly, while some have had very minor tweaks to fit. Each operator has their own specialty, so teams will need to consider their composition when picking operators. Each mission displays the randomly selected objectives for the upcoming game and what mutations have been added to make the mission even harder. At later difficulties, failing to select the right skills is practically a death sentence.
I enjoyed how the missions feel like a part of a larger operation. As operators take damage in the field or get knocked out, they will need to rest at headquarters for a while or be rescued from the field. I really like how the operator rescue system works where knocked out players who are not dragged to the extraction zone must be rescued from the same map. If a player is lucky, the rescue mission will be the first objective. Otherwise, the rescue will just get dicier. The mini-game to free an missing in action operator is pretty simple, so it’d be nice to see an extra mechanic or two that could be randomly selected.
The weapon and equipment systems are good overall. The weapons haven’t changed since Siege, but it’s clear not everything converted perfectly. Shotguns feel a bit out of place in Extraction as most aren’t suppressed. A pistol for stealthing around is less than ideal, so I found myself trying to power through certain operators so I could get a properly suppressed weapon as soon as possible. I’d like to see some rebalancing, whether it is providing the shotgun with a damage buff to compensate for the fact it’s a weapon only used when going loud or some other arrangement. On the other hand, the equipment system is almost perfect. Each character is limited to only two equipment slots, each with its own set of picks. Like the operators, the lack of choices forces teams to work together to select the best possible loadout to deal with the objectives provided.
The map design is nice and claustrophobic. The game’s maps have a lot of tight corners, small spaces, and a lot of potential entry points into a room. The sheer danger of the design works really well for Extraction’s gameplay. There is just so much opportunity for things to go completely wrong, bringing a nearly uncontrollable swarm on top of a team.
There are few issues ranging from mild quirks to tolerable problems that could be ironed out in future patches. Experience point distribution could use a tweak. The reward for dragging knocked out teammates in a really bad situation needs to be increased. Understandably, solving this issue while avoiding players looking to cheat the system is going to be tough, but it’s hard to justify taking the risk to rescue someone at the moment.
The scaling for two players needs to be improved. While the game is designed for a full squad of three, two players is going to happen a lot when it’s people want to play with their friends. To start with, losing three wall reinforcements already puts the pair at a disadvantage. Combine that with the greater area that needs to be covered in defensive objective, and you have a very dicey situation. Doling out three or more extra wall reinforcements will go a long way as it will shrink the amount of space two place will have to cover. The game could also turn down the spawn rate a little more.
Rainbow Six Extraction has good replayability for fans of grind heavy co-op games. There are a lot of operators to level up, and players will need to max out a lot of operators to tackle the end game effectively. The increasing challenge is done well. The mutators are an excellent way of shaking things up, and some of them are absolutely brutal to deal with.
Visuals
The visuals are getting a little dated, but it’s holding up quite well considering the assets are pulled from a six year old game. The new visual style gives the game a really creepy atmosphere compared to the more familiar feel of the original presentation in Siege. While admittedly an incredibly small issue, I absolutely hate the new default skins and glad that better ones are easily acquired. It looks like the art department was inspired to paint all the clothes and much of the gear white based on lab biohazard suits. The model hasn’t changed to a more realistic CBRN suit, which is understandable given their frumpy look, but painting all the clothing white is a terrible way to go about it. It looks absolutely ridiculous. The art team would have been better served by taking some style advice from The Division, and just stick with adding more subtle changes like masks and rebreathers and making smaller, more conservative adjustments to the colour schemes to better reflect the REACT branding.
Audio
The audio is good. The music fits the atmosphere well. Almost all the lines are recycled from Siege save for a few recorded specifically for Extraction. The acting is still decent, though I admittedly have no idea how good most of the accents or lines in other languages actually are. The sound effects remain excellent, with a very good sound stage and clear, creepy noises.
Overall
Extraction’s reimagination of Siege is done surprisingly well, and the cost is at a very reasonable price point considering it gives so many existing assets a makeover. The game is tight enough that I’d be interested in more content in the future.
The game is far from perfect. There are some balancing issues that need to be sorted out. The scaling for two players needs more work, and I’d like to see some tweaks on how experience points are doled out to players taking the risk to rescue a knocked-out operator.
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction is a very good pick for co-op game fans interested in the grindy end of the co-op spectrum, an area filled with the likes of Left 4 Dead and Deep Rock Galactic. While the experience isn’t perfect, it sure is a lot of fun with two of your friends.
Capsule Computers review guidelines can be found here. This review appears on Open Critic.
Check out the first hour and a bit of gameplay from Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction. We take you through some dicey missions and a few smooth runs in our latest video.
For decades, Team Rainbow has been the shield against the worst global threats imaginable. Now, we face the greatest terror yet: a lethal, mutating alien parasite. Assemble your elite team of Rainbow Six Operators to launch incursions in the unpredictable containment zones and face off an evolving Alien threat. Band together and put everything on the line as you take on this unknown enemy.
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Extraction Developer: Ubisoft Publisher: Ubisoft Platform: Windows Release Date: 01/21/22 Price: $59.95 USD
Recommended – “Extraction is a bold reimagining of the co-op shooter that never came after the cancellation of Patriots. Some issues that needs to be worked out, but still a solid game for co-op fans.”
As the new year is in full swing, PlayStation Australia is pleased to bring back the PlayStation 2021 Wrap-Up report, celebrating players gaming achievements on PS4 and PS5.
From today through Sunday, 20 February PS4 and PS5 users can access and share their PlayStation 2021 Wrap-Up report with stats including the number of games played, earned Trophies, playtime on PS4 and PS5 titles, and much more. Players can also view stats achieved collectively by PlayStation players all over the world in 2021.
A code to download four free avatars will be available to both PS4 and PS5 users who access their PlayStation 2021 Wrap-Up report.
For more information and to access your own PlayStation 2021 Wrap-Up, head to the PlayStation Blog.
The SpongeBob Racing Season for Hot Wheels Unleashed™ is now available
Ready for an ocean of F.U.N.? The HOT WHEELS™ – SpongeBob Racing Season is available now, delivering to all players a large number of free and premium content than can be unlocked by completing new challenges added specifically for the Season. The SpongeBob Racing Season includes 6 themed vehicles, SpongeBob SquarePants, Sandy Cheeks, Squidward, Plankton, Mr. Krabs, Patrick, themed customisation items for the Basement and the Player Profile as well as plenty of gears and coins for everyone. The Season starts on January 21,and it will end on March 29, 2022.
Watch the SpongeBob Racing Season trailer here:
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About Milestone
Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest established racing game developers in the world. The 200+ people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™, MXGP and Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, as well as RIDE and Gravel, Milestone’s own IPs.
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends™, UNO® and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and e-commerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Introducing The Obey I-Wagen, An Environmentally Responsible SUV Plus, The South Central Leak Finale Bonuses, Triple Rewards on Simeon Contact Missions, and More
It’s time to look to the future, but you need to take things slow. World Peace? No thanks. Universal healthcare? GTFO. An all-electric SUV? Alright, fine. It’s a start. The forward-thinking Obey I-Wagen: there’s an inch of ozone with your name on it.
Now available at Southern San Andreas Super Autos.
2X GTA$ and RP on The South Central Leak Finale One of the leads on Dr. Dre’s phone leads straight to a gang meet-up: the Families and the Ballas, at long last united by the common cause of crime. Meet up at the Davis Mega Mall and follow the Ballas’ convoy to the Rancho Projects, deep in Vagos territory, and see if you can requisition the tracks.
Complete the investigations and then earn 2X GTA$ and RP on the South Central Leak Finale.
3X GTA$ and RP on All Simeon Contact Missions
Simeon Yetarian is not the kind of businessman who takes being sent to voicemail kindly. If the Armenian mogul deigns to call, pick up — all Simeon Contact Missions are paying out a hefty 3X GTA$ and RP for the next seven days, including Premium Deluxe Repo Work. If you do miss his call, you can launch Contact Missions from the Pause Menu.
2X GTA$ and RP on Hardest Target
Panicked thoughts of a bullseye painted on your back are usually a symptom of paranoia. But in Hardest Target, it’s a grim reality: two teams, each with a marked player rotating every minute, duke it out to kill each other’s Target — and protect their own. There are bonuses for Target-on-Target violence, plus a sweet 2X GTA$ and RP bonus for all takers.
Armory Bonuses and Discounts
Anyone who has unlocked and purchased an Agency Weapon Finish from the Agency’s Armory by completing Payphone Hits, Short Trips, and helping Dr. Dre sort out his data leak will receive a lump-sum bonus to the tune of GTA$200K, delivered within 72 hours of completion. Upgrading your Agency with an Armory, meanwhile, is 30% off, as is all the exclusive weaponry available therein.
This Week’s Prize Ride: Karin Calico GTF
Outpace and outmaneuver the fuzz as well as your fellow street racers and win a Pursuit Series race five days in a row this week to earn the keys to the Karin Calico GTF — a tuner’s delight.
Test Track: Try Out the Karin Previon, Emperor Vectre, and the Pfister Comet S2
See how a new steering wheel feels against your palms, how the engine purrs, turns over, and roars underfoot. Test out the Karin Previon, Emperor Vectre, and the Pfister Comet S2 by visiting the LS Car Meet’s Test Track and putting them through their paces at no personal cost.
This Week on the Podium: The Declasse Drift Tampa Swing by the lobby of The Diamond Casino & Resort and give the Lucky Wheel its daily spin to walk away with GTA$, RP, clothing, snacks, plus all manner of mystery prizes. This week’s top prize located on the adjacent podium is the Declasse Drift Tampa, a wide-body that’s deserving of all the superlatives and expletives the terrified pedestrians hurl at it.
Discounts: In addition to the Armory discounts mentioned above, there is a veritable fleet of vehicles on sale this week. Whether you’re looking for the adrenaline rush of the amphibious Blazer Aqua, the double-thick protection of an Armored Boxville, or the sinuous curves of the Coquette D10 – there’s something in there for every kind of motorhead. See below for the complete list.
Vehicles:
40% off HVY Barrage
50% off Nagasaki Blazer Aqua
40% off Brute Armored Boxville
30% off Emperor Vectre
40% off Progen Itali GTB/GTB Custom
50% off Annis Elegy Retro Custom
40% off Invetero Coquette D10
40% off JoBuilt Hauler Custom
60% off MTL Wastelander
Prime Gaming Benefits
GTA Online players who successfully connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account with Prime Gaming will get GTA$100K just for playing anytime this week.
To ensure access to future benefits, make sure to visit Prime Gaming and sign up.
Sydney, Australia, Januarii XXI, MMXXII – The hero or heroine of Expeditions: Rome is not off to a good start: father murdered, sister married to an enemy and on their way to Asia Minor, to serve in the legion, far away from Rome. Meanwhile, on board your ship, there is another vessel getting closer – of course, pirates!
In Expeditions: Rome you will play a young male or female roman soldier, making your way through history. Take command of a small group of praetorians and eventually become the Legatus a Roman legion. You’ll gather a group of loyal companions, engage in tactical turn-based combat, learn new skills, loot and craft new equipment for your soldiers, and shape the fate of Rome. Expeditions: Rome offers over 50 hours of cRPG-gameplay and multiple ways to end the story.
Try before you buy? Download the Expeditions: Rome demo now on Steam. You can even continue playing from your savegame when the game launches: https://thqn.net/rome-steam
Expeditions: Rome is available now on PC at an SRP of $64.95 AUD.
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
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.
Next instalment in WWE 2K franchise set to launch on March 11, 2022, with a redesigned game engine, new controls, stunning graphics, and all-new game modes
Sydney, Australia – January 21, 2022– 2K today announced the full set of features for WWE® 2K22, the next instalment of the flagship WWE video game franchise from Visual Concepts, featuring Rey Mysterio® on the cover in celebration of his 20th anniversary as a WWE Superstar. A globally recognised icon, Rey Mysterio is synonymous with the Mexican tradition of lucha libre – featuring fast-paced action, incredible aerial manoeuvres, and masked competitors – and paved the way for many high-flying, agile Superstars. The decorated high-flyer has held multiple championships across his storied career, performing in his own unique style and wearing an array of colourful and iconic masks, proving that “The Ultimate Underdog” hits different. WWE 2K22 is scheduled for a worldwide release on March 11, 2022, and is available for pre-order today.
“Representing the culture of lucha libre as the cover Superstar for WWE 2K22 is a moment of great pride for me,” said Rey Mysterio. “I’m looking forward to sharing the stories behind the big moments of my career with a dedicated community of players and connecting with WWE fans in a whole new way as they play through my 2KShowcase.”
“Throughout his career, Rey Mysterio has staged multiple comebacks to prove his resiliency time and time again, and through it all, has cemented his legacy as a living legend of sports entertainment,” said Alfie Brody, Vice President of Global Marketing Strategy at 2K. “In that same spirit of resiliency, WWE 2K22 strikes back with a slew of upgrades and community-requested features to give players complete control over the WWE experience.”
All the Features Players Can Handle
From the redesigned gameplay engine to new controls and upgraded visuals, WWE 2K22 is set to look, feel, play, and “Hit Different.” The engine, coupled with WWE 2K’s most stunning graphics to date, ensures an unprecedented level of realism for the franchise. Alongside an updated and intuitive control scheme, as well as an immersive presentation and varied camera angles, players will feel the pressure and reward of every punch, kick, and slam.
Popular game modes including the returning 2K Showcase – starring Rey Mysterio – incorporate new features and updates, allowing players to relive the iconic moments behind Mysterio’s most famous matches. In MyRISE, players chart their own paths to superstardom. With Universe Mode and the upgraded Creation Suite, WWE 2K22 offers players the ability to fully customise their WWE experience down to the smallest details. From taking control over brands, premium live events, match results, rivalries, and more – or creating the ultimate custom Superstar personas, arenas, and championships – players can share all their creations with the global WWE 2K22 community with first-time-ever, cross-platform sharing.
In addition, WWE 2K22 will introduce new modes to the WWE 2K experience: MyGM and MyFACTION. In MyGM, players step into the role of a WWE General Manager and call the shots on their way to building the biggest brand in the WWE Universe. From drafting the ultimate roster of WWE Superstars and Legends to developing iconic rivalries and championship showdowns, players will get the chance to take the reins and prove themselves on sports entertainment’s biggest stages. With the franchise-first MyFACTION mode, players can collect and manage their dream faction with weekly events and regular updates, providing tremendous challenges and replay value.
WWE 2K22 Editions and Pre-Order Bonus
WWE 2K22 features four editions of the game: Standard Edition, Cross-Gen Digital Bundle, Deluxe Edition,and – in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the New World Order faction – nWo 4-Life Digital Edition:
The Standard Edition will be available for $99.95 AUD, $109.95 NZD on previous-gen platforms (PlayStation® 4, Xbox One consoles and PC)and for $109.95 AUD, $119.95 NZD on current-gen consoles (PlayStation® 5 and Xbox Series X|S) in both physical and digital formats;
The Cross-Gen Bundle will be available for $124.95 AUD, $134.95 NZD and includes the digital Standard Edition and the Starrcade ’96 Rey Mysterio Pack across previous and current-gen within the same PlayStation and Xbox consoles;*
The Deluxe Edition will be available for $149.95 AUD, $159.95 NZD for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S in both physical and digital formats, and on PC in digital format. The Deluxe Edition includes the Standard Edition plus the Undertaker Immortal Pack;a Season Pass to all five post-launch DLC content packs; the MyRISE Mega-Boost and SuperCharger packs; limited edition WWE® SuperCard content** (included in-box for physical copies only). The Deluxe Edition will be available from March 8, 2022 – three days early!*** Players who purchase the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S edition will also receive the Starrcade ’96 Rey Mysterio Pack;
The nWo 4-Life Digital Edition will be available for $179.95 AUD, $189.95 NZD for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Celebrating 25 years of the faction that turned the sports entertainment world on its head, in addition to the Standard Edition,and all bonus content included in the Deluxe Edition, the nWo 4-Life Edition comes with MyFACTION EVO Cards and alternate nWo attires for Hollywood Hogan, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, and Syxx plus a playable Eric Bischoff character, WCW Souled Out 1997 and WCW Bash at the Beach 1996 arenas, and the nWo Wolfpac Championship. The nWo 4-Life Digital Edition will also be available from March 8, 2022 – three days early! ***;
Pre-Order Bonuses: Players who pre-order the Standard Edition and Cross-Gen Digital Bundle will also receive the Undertaker Immortal Pack, which includes three additional Undertaker personas, MyFACTION EVO cards for Undertaker, plus MyFACTION Perks and Bonuses, including an Undertaker MyFACTION Logo Card, Undertaker MyFACTION Wallpaper Card, and Undertaker MyFACTION Nameplate Card****. This pack is also included in the Deluxe Edition and nWo 4-Life Digital Edition at launch.
Check out the WWE 2K22 official website for a full breakdown of the pre-order details and more information on the different editions of this year’s game.
2K will release additional announcements on WWE 2K22, including deep dives on specific game modes and features, roster reveals, and much more, in the coming weeks.
Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
* PlayStation 5 console required to play PlayStation 5 version. Xbox Series X|S console required to redeem and use Xbox Series X|S version. Xbox One console required to redeem and use Xbox One version.
** WWE SuperCard is required to redeem WWE SuperCard content. WWE SuperCard is available for free download on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. WWE SuperCard offers optional in-app purchases.
*** Deluxe Edition and nWo 4-Life Digital Edition: Available at participating retailers while stocks last.
**** Standard Edition pre-order bonus offer available before March 11, 2022. Offer is for Undertaker Immortal Pack. For digital pre-orders, items will be automatically entitled. For physical pre-orders, items will be redeemed in game via code provided in box. Terms apply.
Cross-Gen Bundle (digital only) pre-order bonus offer available before March 11, 2022. Offer is for Undertaker Immortal Pack. Items will be automatically entitled. Terms apply.
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and T2 Mobile Games. Our products are designed for console systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com.
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Blackwind Blasts Through Alien Scum on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac Today
SYDNEY — 20 Jan 2022 — Blackwind, the sci-fi action-platformer with hack-and-slash combat, from Drakkar Dev and publisher Blowfish Studios, touches down today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC and Mac via Steam and GOG, as well as the Mac App Store. Physical versions lock-on to retail shelves courtesy of Perp Games on Friday, 21 Jan 2022, in European regions with North American copies arriving at a later date.
The alien-infested planet of Medusa-42 acquires an unexpected savior when James Hawkins, a regular teen with no prior military experience, makes a crash landing on the once peaceful mining colony. Equipped with his father’s revolutionary battle mech prototype and an advanced A.I. companion, Blackwind, hope is not lost. Together they must fight their way through Raknos forces, find Hawkins’ father, and save what’s left of the planet.
Leap and grapple throughout imaginative sci-fi landscapes, equipping energy blades, missiles, grenades, and more to hack-and-slash through hordes of Raknos spawn. Employ a wide range of melee and ranged attacks before unleashing brutal termination finishers and moving onto the next foe. Decipher brain-testing environmental puzzles across the Medusa terrain to snuff out the Raknos threat and solve the mystery behind their true mission.
Trek through dense forests, scale snowy mountaintops, and creep through haunting abandoned military outposts alone or with a fellow soldier in local co-op mode. Move perfectly in sync while Player One controls the Battle Frame and Player Two deploys a detachable Drone to hone in and eliminate targets. Advance through one of three difficulty modes and customize the Battle Frame thanks to three different skill trees filled to the brim with dozens of abilities and upgrade options.
“Blackwind is a fast-paced sci-fi adventure made by long-time fans of classic space marine action stories,” said Manlio Greco, Designer, Drakkar Dev. “We’re really proud to bring its diverse gameplay style, beautiful landscapes, and captivating story to fans today. Suit up and get to slicing!”
Blackwind is available now for $24.99 / £19.99 / €24.99 with support for English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese language options.
For more information, please visit the official Blackwindwebsite and join the Blowfish Studios community on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, as well as search for #Blackwind on social media.
About Drakkar Dev
Based in Catania, Italy, Drakkar Dev seeks to create video games for multiple platforms including consoles, PC, and mobile. Their past experience in the game industry gave them the tools they need to streamline production. Drakkar was chosen for the ancient Viking ship and communicates a sense of travel, adventure, and discovery. Drakkar also literally means “dragon,” and dragons are always cool!
Blowfish Studios is an award-winning game developer and publisher based in Sydney, Australia. The studio strives to release original multi-platform games, while also collaborating with developers from around the world. As developers first, they bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to any partnership. The studio provides development services to get the game release ready, porting to all major platforms, platform approval, marketing, and promotion to the world. Blowfish Studios is a part of Animoca Brands gaming focused endeavors.
Animoca Brands, ranked in the Financial Times list of High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021, is a leader in digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification. Animoca Brands develops and publishes a broad portfolio of products including the REVV token and SAND token; original games including The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and Crazy Defense Heroes; and products utilizing popular intellectual properties including Formula 1®, Marvel, WWE, Power Rangers, MotoGP™, and Doraemon. Animoca Brands’ portfolio of blockchain investments and partnerships includes Sky Mavis (Axie Infinity), Dapper Labs (CryptoKitties and NBA Top Shot), OpenSea, Harmony, Bitski, and Alien Worlds. Its subsidiaries include The Sandbox, Blowfish Studios, Quidd, Gamee, nWay, Pixowl, Bondly, and Lympo.
Perp Games is a global video games publisher, with a proud track record of publishing award-winning titles, exciting indie games, and some of the world’s most recognized franchises, from the most talented studios. Perp Games is an established and recognized global force in entertainment, bringing extraordinary and exciting games to market, across multiple formats and media.
