Meet mysterious creatures in the new Xenobiology update, available today on PC, Xbox, PlayStation®4 & Nintendo Switch
SEATTLE – Jan. 13, 2022 – Astroneer, the award-winning space sandbox adventure with over eight million players to date, is out now on Nintendo Switch! To help celebrate, Astroneer players on all platforms can enjoy the new Xenobiology content update, available today on PC, Xbox, PlayStation®4 and Switch.
Now in its fifth year of active development, Astroneer arrives on Nintendo Switch including all 40+ content updates to date and four-player online drop-in/drop-out co-op, as well as a new adventure where you’ll embark on a mission across the solar system with your brand-new Galastropod friends. Snap together components to build bases and vehicles as you explore fantastic planets that can be entirely deformed and traversed.
Astroneer is available now on the Nintendo eShop for $29.99 For a limited time, players who purchase Astroneer on Switch can unlock the in-game “Power” bundle, featuring a palette and visor customization set!
System Era Softworks is an independent game development studio based out of Seattle, Washington. Inspired by space exploration and possessing an optimistic view of space-age futurism, the System Era Softworks team strives to build games that motivate future generations of spacefarers. For more information, please visit the System Era Softworks website.
Studio renowned for technical prowess and creativitychosen as part of initial group of developers to work with new crypto-powered games platform
Netherlands — January XXth, 2022 — Abstraction, a creative game development studio based in The Netherlands, is one of the first to partner up with Mythical Games. Recently valued at $1.2 billion, Mythical Games has selected to work with Abstraction on an action-strategy game based on the developer’s own proprietary technology, which will be integrated into Mythical’s new crypto platform.
“Mythical Games is at the forefront of scarcity-driven game design, and it’s exciting to be here at the beginning with them, exploring new ways to unlock the potential of crypto-powered games,” said Ralph Egas, CEO and Founder of Abstraction. “We share Mythical’s vision for player-owned economies and NFTs and are eager to apply our extensive AAA game development experience to the Mythical Platform, leveraging blockchain technologies to help set the industry standard for play-to-earn and digital ownership within video games.”
In line with the goals of the Mythical Platform, the unnamed action-strategy game will be play-to-earn, unlocking the player’s ability to reap rewards based on NFTs (non-fungible tokens), which use the transparency and security of the digital ledger of blockchain to authenticate rare items. Built on “a private EVM-compatible sidechain,” the Mythical Platform allows players to value and sell their own in-game items. It can integrate with existing games or be part of a new game, and includes tools for trades, payments, integration with in-game inventory, and fraud protection.
“We have been working with the team at Abstraction for over a year on a prototype using the incredible simulation tech they have built,” said John Linden, Co-founder and CEO of Mythical Games. “This is the type of innovation that can completely change a game experience for the better; we believe a combination of their technology and our economic platform has the potential to create a new and exciting game economy that players will enjoy for years to come. We are excited to work with Abstraction on bringing this evolution to life.”
About Mythical Games Acknowledged by Forbes’ Disruptive Technology Companies To Watch in 2019 and Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas 2021, Mythical is a next-generation games technology company creating a universal gaming ecosystem by leveraging blockchain technology and playable NFTs for tools that enable players, creators, artists, brands and game developers to become stakeholders and owners in new play-to-earn game economies.
Led by gaming industry veterans, the team specializes in building games around player-owned economies and has helped develop major franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, Marvel Strike Force and Skylanders.
The Mythical Platform is built on an EVM-compatible sidechain using a Proof of Authority consensus model that is more environmentally friendly and sustainable than the Proof of Work model. Minting NFTs and integrating the Marketplace via the Mythical Platform do not require any mining or cryptocurrency to operate, or for players to participate.
Mythical is a registered trademark, and Mythical Games and Mythical Marketplace are trademarks of Mythical, Inc. All other marks are the trademarks of their respective owners.
About Abstraction Abstraction is a creative game development studio established in 2007 in The Netherlands with a no-compromise attitude that delivers cutting-edge results. Renowned for taking on technically demanding projects and providing support teams for AAA publishers, Abstraction does not shy away from a challenge and has delivered 200+ SKU’s across 60 games over the last 14 years. The company is also engaged with creative co-development and DLC projects and is producing an unannounced internal game based on an original IP.
The studio is proud to count as its partners, companies such as Bioware/EA, 343/Microsoft, Funcom, Mythical Games, Sega, Paradox Interactive, Snail Games, Perfect World, and Aspyr Media to name but a few.
Make friends, fight monsters and rebuild Nor’s Imagination Core in light-hearted colorful action adventure
Copenhagen, Denmark – January 13, 2022 – Independent game studio Northplay today announced that their vividly magical action adventure game Headland is now available on Nintendo Switch for $19.99 / €19,99 / £17.99
Enter the lush fantasy of Headland as you explore grassy meadows, deep caves and dark castles to gather up the scattered fragments of Nor’s Imagination Core to rebuild it and restore colour and inspiration to his world. Along the way you will encounter a host of enemies, so you’ll want to visit the various arenas in Headland to unlock new weapons and then upgrade them using the resources that you’ve gathered.
Headland delivers all this in a vivid and magical world brought to life through it’s engaging story and a delightful cast of new robot friends that you can meet during your journey. Together with Nor and his robot buddies, you must uncover the mysteries behind the dark force that has destroyed Nor’s imagination in order to rebuild the Imagination Core and save Headland!
“Headland is officially open for Nintendo Switch players! This vibrant, colourful action adventure will appeal to fans of the classics, and it is a perfect fit for the Switch platform,” said Michael Flarup, from Northplay. “You might be familiar with Headland on mobile, but this is a new experience with a wealth of content added to make it more engaging for a console audience. We really hope you enjoy Headland, and stay tuned for our PC launch later this spring!”
In addition to the upcoming Nintendo Switch launch, Headland is also heading to PC on Steam this Spring! Wishlist it today to keep up-to-date on news.
Northplay is a small independent video game developer based in Copenhagen, Denmark established in 2016. Combining years of design and development experience with a childlike pursuit of fun, Northplay have released multiple award winning games on Mobile, Web, PC and Nintendo Switch to an audience of over 5 million players. For more information visit www.northplay.co or follow on Twitter @heyNorthplay
Introducing! SNK VS. CAPCOM: CARD FIGHTERS’ CLASH,na white-hot card fighting game for the NEOGEO POCKET COLOR (released in 1999), is coming to Nintendo Switch™!
Osaka, Japan, January 13th 2022 – SNK CORPORATION (Corporate HQ: Suita-city, Osaka, Japan, Company President & CEO：Kenji Matsubara) is proud to announce SNK VS. CAPCOM: CARD FIGHTERS’ CLASH is available to download today, January 13th, for the Nintendo Switch!
Back then, SNK VS. CAPCOM: CARD FIGHTERS’ CLASH was sold as two separate games; the SNK Cardfighter’s Version and the CAPCOM Cardfighter’s Version. But now, both have been combined into one game! There’s nothing stopping you from collecting all the cards!
SNK icons like Terry, Nakoruru, and Marco clash against CAPCOM legends Ryu, Chun-Li, and Mega Man in this insane card fighter. There are 300 cards in total, where characters from both SNK and CAPCOM appear as Character Cards for fighting, and Action Cards for support during battle. Go out there and make the strongest fighting deck in the world! You can trade between both the SNK and CAPCOM Cardfighters’ Versions. What’s more, you can even use their individual save data to have them battle each other.
You may switch between the SNK Cardfighter’s Version and CAPCOM Cardfighter’s Version at any time, but each has their own save data. You may switch between the Japanese and English versions at any time, but each has their own save data. Trading between Japanese and English versions is not possible.
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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.
Bring in the Year of the Tiger with a brand new Season featuring “First Fridays” tracks from globally renowned Warner Records artists
2K today revealed an in-depth look at Season 4 coming to NBA® 2K22 this Friday, January 14. Experience the first double Signature Challenges with Candace Parker and Dwyane Wade, along with new music added to the soundtrack in partnership with Warner Records and lots of new content and updates across MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and The W* modes.
NBA 2K22 Season 4: ‘Hunt 4 Glory’ focuses on a player’s killer instinct, showcasing Dwyane Wade and Candace Parker’s fearless demeanour and ability to harness the eye of the tiger and unleash it on the courts. Just because the holidays are over doesn’t mean the gifts have to stop. Season 4 empowers players to discover their own glory and experience the following:
MyCAREER introduces new Level 40 rewards including Jumpshot Animation, an artfully crafted Victor Solomon Kintsugi ball, Hunt 4 Glory Varsity Jacket, Artcamo Go-Kart, and a special Hunt 4 Glory Suit, along with the first opportunity to claim Legend status for players who have reached Level 40 in four different Seasons. Additionally, check out the redesigned Affiliation courts, new quests, and more;
MyTEAM delivers the first double Signature Challenges with Candace Parker and Dwyane Wade, new MyTEAM Diamond Coach Candace Parker, Galaxy Opal Yao Ming Level 40 reward, the return Heat Check collection, and much more;
The W* offers four tiers of awards, with the Hall of Fame tier featuring coaches Becky Hammon and Dawn Staley that give players a chance to improve the fundamentals of their game;
‘First Fridays’ this season features a number of top tracks from Warner Records artists, including “WATCH ME” by Bktherula, “Black Illuminati (feat. Jadakiss)” by Freddie Gibbs, “Draft Kings” by Fresco Trey, “Santa Monica Blvd” by IDK, “Jumpin (feat. Polo G)” by NLE Choppa, “Fast (Motion)” by Saweetie, and more. Check out the latest music in-game on the soundtrack and at Club 2K.
For all the details on what’s included in Season 4 of NBA 2K22, check out the latest Courtside Report.
NBA 2K22 is available worldwide for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms. For more information, please visit the NBA 2K22 official website.
Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K22 is rated PG by the OFLC.
Watch the final episode of Techland’s exclusive online show tomorrow and see everything you need to know before the release of Dying Light 2 Stay Human
Wrocław, Poland — 13 January 2022 — Tomorrow, Techland will present the sixth and final episode of their behind-the-scenes web series Dying 2 Know (D2K). A lot of long-awaited information about Dying Light 2 Stay Human has been saved for this final, including details on the 4-player co-op experience and a new gameplay video.
For the final time, Jonah Scott, the voice of Aiden Caldwell, together with his co-host Leah will take viewers on a hell of a ride with news, reviewers, and sneak peeks at in-game materials prepared for this final episode of D2K.
But the surprises don’t end there. To dispel any doubts and uncertainty about the state of Dying Light 2 Stay Human on previous-gen consoles, during this episode of D2K, viewers will see a comparison between those consoles and the latest generation.You can watch the final episode of Dying 2 Know on Twitch tomorrow at 7:00 AM AEDT.
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 4 February 2022 on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch (Cloud Version).
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. The 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.
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 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 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.
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Full Crossplay Support Across All Platforms Brings The Mojo To Everyone
SYDNEY – Jan. 12, 2021 –KungFu Kickball, the team-based sports platform fighter from developer WhaleFood Games and publisher Blowfish Studios, kicks off the new year with an official release on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, with full crossplay on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, as well as PC and Mac via Steam and the Mac App Store.
Dash into the arena and prepare for kick-filled matches fusing intense martial arts with high-speed sportsball. Train with five martial masters with specialized fighting styles on six different stages. Strike, block, and headbutt the ball and other challengers to make legendary plays for the enemy’s goal bell.
Hone kinetic kung fu kicks in a comprehensive training mode before stepping up to the big leagues. Compete in 1v1 or 2v2 local or online multiplayer matches across all major platforms thanks to full crossplay to keep the good times kicking. Enjoy an intuitive, three-button control scheme with a skill ceiling that allows all competitors from novices to experts to join in on the fun! Strategize offensive and defensive plays to outsmart opponents, and claim the title of Kickball Master.
“KungFu Kickball is right around the corner, ready to bring its seamless crossplay action to platform fighter fans across all platforms next month!” said Ben Lee, co-founder, Blowfish Studios. “Our team has put tons of effort into ensuring that the pick-up-and-play accessibility was an enjoyable experience for casual and competitive players everywhere. So let’s kick it in February!”
KungFu Kickball will dunk the winning shot for $19.99 / £12.99 / €15.99 on all major platforms with full crossplay support featuring language support for English, French, Italian, German, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Japanese, Simplified & Traditional Chinese, and Korean.
About WhaleFood Games
WhaleFood Games is a Brooklyn-based independent developer founded by designer Jonah Wallerstein, who aims to create fun games that are easy to learn but difficult to master.
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.
The award winning and top-selling Monster Hunter™ series brings the critically acclaimed Monster Hunter Rise™ to PC today with a global launch on Steam. The PC release of Monster Hunter Rise offers features including 4K resolution support, advanced graphics options, voice chat, ultra-wide monitor support, and more. Following its highly regarded Nintendo Switch™ release earlier this year, Monster Hunter Rise transports players to the colorful Kamura Village as it prepares to defend against the looming Rampage. At launch, hunters can tackle all previously released post-launch and collaboration content up to the Nintendo Switch 3.6.1 update solo, or with up to three other players in cooperative online play!
To overcome the looming Rampage, the hunters of Kamura must make use of the new Palamute hunting companions and “Wirebug” grappling mechanic as they engage in the series’ trademark action-packed combat. The “Canyne” Palamute companions join the series favorite “Felyne” Palicoes in assisting players while out on a hunt. In addition to lending their considerable offensive capabilities to any fight, Palamutes can also carry hunters on their back to swiftly chase any fleeing monsters and traverse the open maps. Wirebugs, on the other hand, allow hunters to nimbly grapple in any direction during a hunt, and can be paired with each of the 14 weapon types to create unique “Silkbind Attacks.” Damaging monsters with these new attacks will make them susceptible to the new “Wyvern riding” technique, which allows players to temporarily take control of a monster and yields spectacular battle sequences during a hunt.
When players aren’t exploring the five expansive locales, such as the Shrine Ruins, Flooded Forest, and Sandy Plains, they can also battle hordes of massive monsters in the new Rampage quest type introduced in Monster Hunter Rise. In these quests, hunters must work with the citizens of Kamura Village to prepare their defensive installations and guard the Stronghold barricades against waves of invading monsters, including any powerful Apex monsters that may arrive during the siege. In addition to the new game mode, Monster Hunter Rise also introduces new “Switch Skills” for each weapon as hunters progress through the game. By swapping out these new skills with existing Silkbind or regular attacks, players can create all new combos and strategies that match their preferred playstyle.
Monster Hunter Rise will also include new features to improve joining up with others for hunts. Dynamic difficulty scaling for multiplayer automatically adjusts as new players enter and exit a hub quest. The new “Hunter Connect” feature will allow players to create tags with their objectives and playstyle, search for other players with the same tags or invite friends to any tags they have joined. Upon completing a quest in multiplayer, players will also be able to like the other hunters in their party, and increase the likelihood of finding each other in matchmaking.
The PC release of Monster Hunter Rise includes a robust roster of monsters to overcome, including all content up to the Nintendo Switch 3.6.1 update. These free title updates featured multiple additional monsters including the returning fan-favorites Chameleos and Valstrax, in addition to collaboration content with iconic games such as Okami, Ghosts ‘n Goblins, and more. Future post-launch contents will be synched with the Nintendo Switch version at the end of February 2022. Additionally, the massive Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak™ paid expansion will be arriving for players on both Nintendo Switch and PC in Summer 2022. More information regarding Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak will be available at a later date. In addition to the Standard Edition of Monster Hunter Rise, a special Deluxe Edition will include the Standard Edition of the game, as well as a digital DLC pack voucher that can be redeemed for bonus in-game content such as a “Kamurai” full layered armor set, exclusive gestures, cosmetic items and more. PC players will receive a free celebratory item pack filled with useful items at launch, alongside access to the Guild Cross armor set, which offers high defense to get through the early-game quests and reach high rank in no time
ALL-NEW SEASON OF HIT RACING GAME KARTRIDER RUSH+ COMING SOON
The upcoming content update “Future Factory” introduces new characters, dynamic tracks, two legendary carts and limited-time reward events
SEOUL – Jan. 12, 2022 – KartRider Rush+, the action-packed mobile racing game from publisher Nexon, is receiving its first major update of the year: “Future Factory.” The latest season will bring with it the highly anticipated legendary lightning-fast speed kart “Beetle Dasher” and leaping item kart “Buzzwheeler.”
Included in “Future Factory” will be the two dynamic tracks “Trap Factory,” in which players race through a hectic machine shop and “Gear Grinder,” throughout which racers will dodge enemy robots and slip through moving doors. Players will meet “Brodi” the Factory Manager, “Dr. Q,” “Paper Bazzi” and various other all-new characters. In addition, “Butlerbot” will also be on hand to help players manage their Home.
Racers can also push their driving skills to the limit in the new “Mist Mode,” in which visibility is limited and reaction time is everything. Players will be able to check out the Kart Lab to test out kart prototypes. Furthermore, “Infini-Boost will be added to “Ranked Mode” and “Track Customization” will be open to all racers.
To celebrate the upcoming new season, players who log on now until Jan. 21 will be able to obtain “Brodi” and collect shards in special missions. Players can also earn “Quick L-badge*10” and “Silver Gear Starter*5” by leveling up until Jan. 27.
About NEXON Co. Ltd. Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games and Virtual Worlds. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and added to the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. In 2020, Nexon was added to the Nikkei 225. Nexon currently has more than 50 live games on multiple platforms including mobile and available in more than 190 countries. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands — January 12, 2022 — Elyon is kicking off the second week of the new year with the arrival of its brand new Archer Class, and a host of events, content rebalancing, Twitch Drops and more.
Elyon, developed by Bluehole Studio and published by Kakao Games, is set in a world of magic and technology, where factions battle to claim the mystical world of Elyon. With deep character customization, skill building, weapon choices, one-of-a-kind PvP, PvE and more, Elyon offers a rich, exciting experience for every play style.
Archers are a unique and powerful ranged class which rain down deadly arrows on their enemies, draining their Energy via their remarkable abilities.The skillful application of their powers make them valued allies and dangerous foes.
In celebration of the Archer Class and its debut, Kakao Games is offering exclusive Twitch Drops from January 12-14, with a host of valuable in-game rewards available to those viewing participating Streamers. There will be an additional second series of drops celebrating the new year from January 14-24.
There will also be a series of in-game events with numerous rewards for players. These include a leveling event from January 12-24 for those picking up their bow and arrow as Archers for the first time, and the Beginner’s Joy event of the same duration for those just getting started in Elyon.
About Kakao Games
Founded in 2016, Kakao Games is a leading publisher of online and mobile games, responsible for releasing titles including Pearl Abyss’ Black Desert Online (serviced in North America and Europe until early 2021), KRAFTON’s PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (serviced in Korea), Bluehole Studio’s MMORPG Elyon (serviced in North America, Europe and Oceania), Kong Studios’ Guardian Tales (serviced in North America, Europe, Latin America and Oceania), XLGAMES’ Moonlight Sculptor (serviced in North America and Europe) and ArcheAge (serviced in North America, Europe and Oceania), also developed by XLGAMES.
About Bluehole Studio
Based in Pangyo, Seongnam, Bluehole Studio is KRAFTON’s independent studio focused on MMORPGs. Known for TERA and Elyon, Bluehole Studio aims to bring fun and inspiration to the global user community, and to be recognized as a leading MMORPG game production studio.
About KRAFTON, Inc.
KRAFTON, Inc. is a collective of independent game development studios brought together to create innovative and engaging entertainment experiences for gamers across the world. The company consists of PUBG STUDIOS, Bluehole Studio, Striking Distance Studios, RisingWings, and Dreamotion, each with its own unique expertise. KRAFTON is responsible for premier entertainment properties including PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, PUBG: NEW STATE, The Callisto Protocol, Elyon and TERA. As a technology-driven company that boasts world-class capabilities, KRAFTON seeks to expand its areas of business beyond games to multimedia entertainment and deep learning.
