Dying Light 2 Stay Human Has Gone Gold

Techland’s upcoming title is now ready to be manufactured

Wrocław, Poland — 1 December 2021 — Over the weekend, Techland passed another production milestone for their upcoming open world game. Dying Light 2 Stay Human earned a golden status, meaning the game is ready to be published and discs can now start to be manufactured, ready to hit store shelves on 4 February 2022.

“We are very excited about this and now we can truly feel that this is actually happening! After so many years of hard work we are proudly looking forward to the release of Dying Light 2 Stay Human.” said Tymon Smektała, Lead Game Designer.

He also mentioned that the work is not over yet and the gold status does not mean it’s time to slow down. “This is it. The final and crucial moment for us. The game is ready to be manufactured, but we will not slow down. The fact that the game is done and we hit the gold status two months before the release is a great sign but it doesn’t mean that our work ends here. There are still some upgrades and tweaks to add, and community feedback to implement, but the base is solid and ready to play. I’m extremely proud of the whole team!

Dying Light 2 Stay Human is an ambitious action-RPG with an open world set in the Modern Dark Ages. The long-awaited game has occupied the Number One place on Steam’s Wishlist charts since September 2020, and the studio is aware of the community’s high expectations. After positive feedback from media and influencers all over the world following hands-on preview sessions, Techland wants to spend the next two months implementing additional feedback while polishing and optimizing the game even more to meet those high expectations.

Techland recently invited viewers to watch the next episode of Dying 2 Know, Episode 5, where 15 minutes of new gameplay will be shown to fans. This episode will be live to watch on twitch.tv/techland on 3 December 2021 at 7 AM AEDT.

Dying Light 2 Stay Human, published by Techland, launches 4 February on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch (Cloud Version). Pre-orders can be placed at dyinglightgame.com/preorder. All pre-orders will come with an exclusive digital Reload Pack, featuring a unique outfit, weapon, and paraglider skin.

Team up with other survivors on Discord, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Media and content creators are invited to join the Dying Light 2 Stay Human press center at dl2.dyinglightgame.com/press-center/

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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New free content update coming for all players alongside the second Endeavor Pack DLC

PARIS — Nov. 30, 2021 — Cold Iron Studios and Focus Entertainment have announced that Season 2 of Aliens: Fireteam Elite will be available on December 14 for all players across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4 and Steam.

Following the September release of Season 1: Phalanx, this new season includes free bonuses for all players, including a new mode called Point Defense. This fast-paced alternative to Horde Mode will challenge players in a new survival-based defensive match where your fireteam must protect, repair, and hold three different strategic points through multiple attack waves from the xenomorph hive. Players can unlock up to 20 new rewards by completing the mode at various difficulties.

Season 2: Point Defense features the following free content:

• New Game Mode: Point Defense
• New Feature: Lifetime Stats
• New challenge cards
• New weapons, attachments, and cosmetics as Point Defense rewards or in the in-game store

Coinciding with the release of Season 2, the second Endeavor Pass DLC Pack (the Nostromo Salvage Pack) will also be available. Emerging from a 57-year hypersleep, this pack includes over 20 exclusive items, including two Nostromo-themed class kit skin designs, eight weapon colors, four decals, four head accessories, four emotes, and more!

The Standard and Deluxe Editions of Aliens: Fireteam Elite are available now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4 and PC. The Deluxe Edition includes the Endeavor Pass, granting access to DLC Seasons 1-4, and the Endeavor Veteran Pack. Visit the official store for more information.

The latest update delivers an all-new storyline with fearsome bosses, unique playable characters and the chance to earn rare in-game items and bonuses

SEOUL – Nov. 30, 2021 – Fan-favorite mobile anime RPG Blue Archive just received its first-ever large-scale content update, introducing new playable students, formidable raid bosses and the thrilling storyline “Cherry Blossom Festival Commotion”. Players worldwide can now recruit Izuna, leader of the Ninjutsu Research Club, and Shizuko, member of the Festival Operations Department, from the allied Hyakkiyako Academy to help combat foes invading the school festival.

In the updated event story “Cherry Blossom Festival Commotion,” players can rely on Izuna’s mystic attack type and “EX Skill,” which temporarily increases her attack speed after moving to a designated location. To increase accuracy and defense, Shizuko is also now available and, using her “EX Skill,” can cover her allies and boost their attacks.

The update also expands the “Total Assault” raid content to include two new deadly bosses, Shiro and Kuro. Appearing in the closed theme park Slumpia, these bosses cast a devastating range attack which will require strategy and skill to overcome.

Players will also be able to unlock the story content “Festival Operations Department” and “Inner Discipline Club” after acquiring one student from each club.

In celebration of the game’s latest event story, publisher Nexon is offering 1200 Pyroxenes to users logged in on Nov. 29. Players will also have the opportunity to exchange event rewards for rare items and accumulate event points to receive special bonuses, such as Pyroxenes, Eligma and Credits.

Developed by NAT GAMES, Blue Archive follows a group of adventurous schoolgirls as they navigate romance, school clubs, academic events – and the occasional battle with a rival school. Players will take on the role of the students’ teacher and guide them as they investigate incidents throughout the city.

Blue Archive is available on Android and iOS devices in 237 countries and supports multiple languages including English, Korean, Thai and Chinese (traditional).

Players can find more information on the Official Website and follow the Blue Archive social media pages for the latest news and updates:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EN.BlueArchive
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EN_BlueArchive
Discord: discord.gg/bluearchiveglobal
Forum: https://m.nexon.com/forum/551

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.

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Build and defend your command center from rampaging machines with the open-world co-op action game’s free new “Resistance” update on Xbox One

STOCKHOLM — Nov. 30, 2021 — Systemic Reaction has released the open-world stealth-action game Generation Zero on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One and PC. Xbox Game Pass subscribers can download the title today for free and play solo or with up to three friends in a war against sinister machines in an alternate-history Sweden.

And it’s the perfect time to dive in: the free “Resistance” content update (previously launched on PC and PlayStation®4) is now available for all players on Xbox One, delivering new stories and dangers and bringing content parity across all platforms. “Resistance” jumps the game forward from 1989 to 1990, introducing exciting new base-building systems and world revamps, including:

• Base-Building & Defense: Secure your own unique outpost, customize it as you see fit, and protect it from waves of invading machines in new home base defense missions.
• New World Revamps: Extensive redesign of the forest region, adding more fun surprises and environmental storytelling to explore.
• New Crafting Items: Discover and craft new consumable items with each successful defense of your base.
• Bonus Challenge Tree: Take on new challenges focused on base building.

Generation Zero is currently in its third year of ongoing content development. More than one million players have experienced the game since launch, with numerous updates and two story-driven expansions (“Alpine Unrest” and “FNIX Rising”) continuing to drive the adventure. Year 3 takes the game in exciting new directions that put players on the front line of the battle against the machines, with a breadth of new features and content coming in the future.

For more on Generation Zero, visit www.GenerationZero.com, and follow @GenZeroGame on Twitter.

WE ARE SYSTEMIC REACTION

Small but fierce, we started as a group of veterans from within Avalanche Studios Group. Based in Stockholm and Malmö, we focus on crafting new and empowering games with unique settings. Drawing from our experiences within the industry, we want to create games that appeal both to us, and to you — our players. We want to play in a sandbox that lets your creativity thrive.

Our focus is freedom, exploration, and a drive to create games like the ones that kept us up at night as kids. We’ve got Generation Zero launched and Second Extinction on Xbox Game Preview and Steam Early Access — with even more to come. Join us in the sandbox!

Warframe Players Will ‘Discover Their Power Within’ Through an Action-Packed Cinematic Story of Space Exploration and Self-Discovery in an Attempt to Restore Balance to the Fractured Origin System in this Next Chapter of the Award-Winning Sci-Fi Action Game

LONDON, Ontario – November 30, 2021 – Warframe developer Digital Extremes will launch the award-winning action game’s largest and most ambitious cinematic expansion, The New War, for all platforms on Wednesday, December 15. The announcement was revealed in Warframe’s final Devstream of the year dedicated to The New War where Digital Extremes premiered the action-packed CG Discover Your Power Within story trailer, hosted giveaways and Twitch Drops, and confirmed critical details about how to play The New War when it arrives on December 15.

Rife with non-stop action, smooth combat, and featuring one of the most welcoming communities in online gaming, Warframe is inviting new and returning players to discover its free Cinematic Quest line, combining a personal story of self-discovery with an action-packed space opera that takes players across 16 planets with 3 Open Worlds as they restore balance to the fractured Origin System. A new cinematic CG trailer created by Blur Studios (Netflix’s Love Death + Robots) reveals the face behind a Warframe while delivering more of Warframe’s signature gut-punching action and shining light on defining moments between the players and the Lotus: 

“Just as players have waited so long for this climactic moment in Warframe, we too have eagerly awaited the time where players would be able to experience the emotional depth and action of The New War that we’ve created for them,” said Rebecca Ford, Director of Community and Live Operations. “We can’t wait to experience The New War alongside our players and deliver a continuation in Warframe’s story that we’ll be able to build and expand upon. The future is bright, Tenno.”

The next and biggest chapter in Warframe’s free Cinematic Quest line, The New War will see players controlling new playable characters for the very first time as they work through dramatic twists and turns across 3 Acts. As they experience various Missions in new environments, including Open Worlds besieged by Sentients, players will overcome dangerous new threats and challenges while unearthing answers to long-standing questions about Warframe’s sprawling sci-fi universe. Take control of iconic enemies including Kahl-175 the Grineer, Veso the Corpus Tech, and the Dax: Teshin, as they fight across the Origin System to push back the invading Sentient force.  While the war rages on, so will the fight for the truth behind the conflict – understanding the Lotus’ past to unlock a new future. Additional features launching with The New War include new Customizations, Weapons, and Accessories, along with Warframe’s 48th unique Warframe, Caliban – a Sentient-Warframe hybrid.

“Warframe’s story is everything to us. The New War is the experience players have wanted since the quest title was first revealed at TennoCon 2018,” said Steve Sinclair, Creative Director at Digital Extremes. “This moment is the culmination of years of experimentation in game development and feeding the beast that is Warframe. Our community has given us everything to let us continue the story that is both ours and theirs – Warframe is a shared experience. With the launch of The New War, players will have a definitive Warframe experience at their fingertips, and it sets the stage for Warframe’s continued growth. We’ve only just begun.”

New Warframe players, and those returning to the game to experience its Cinematic Quest, will now find it easier to navigate Warframe’s Quest line with the Tenno Guide, a UI improvement recently introduced to help guide new players complete their next steps in Warframe’s Cinematic Quest. This new feature is auto-enabled on log in, and can be disabled at any time in the menus under Options. Additional quality of life improvements have also been made to significantly reduce grind time in Warframe for players on the Cinematic Quest track.

Players can start preparing for the action of The New War today by jumping into Warframe and participating in its Prime Resurgence event where players can instantly gain access or earn a vast selection of the game’s rarest and most powerful Prime Warframes and gear for a limited-time only. To take part in the action of Warframe’s The New War, players will need to meet a set of Quest prerequisites and are encouraged to jump into the game now to work through its Cinematic Quest by completing the following tasks:

• Build an Archwing
• Build or Purchase a Railjack
• Build or Purchase Necramech
• Unlock Operator

To keep up with the latest updates, be sure to follow Warframe on Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Download Warframe on Steam PC, Epic Games Store, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Nintendo™ Switch.

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world’s top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games’ multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 60+ million registered players on PC, PS5™, PS4™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™. For more information about Digital Extremes, visit www.digitalextremes.com. To sign up for Warframe, visit www.warframe.com.

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Former PlayStation Exclusive Where the Heart Leads Journeys to PC in 2022

Emotional Narrative Adventure from Makers of Resident Evil 4 VR Gets Volumetric Lighting, New Effects, Accessibility Settings

AUSTIN, TX — Nov. 30, 2021 — Where the Heart Leads, a surreal narrative journey through one man’s past from the AAA veteransat Armature Studio, crosses over from PlayStation 4 exclusivity to PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store in 2022. Through December 1, PlayStation owners can take advantage of a 40% discount during the PlayStation Indies sale.

Shape the life of family man Whit Anderson as he tumbles through time and witnesses the most important moments of his life. With the chance to do it all over again, what would you change?

Pick from hundreds of choices en route to dozens of possible endings. Make decisions with a rippling impact on the small town of Carthage and its eclectic characters, each memorable and rich with personality. Change each chapter of a script rivaling the biggest triple-A RPGs, navigating the throes of young love, the uncertainty of parenthood, and what we leave behind in our final days.  

Where the Heart Leads’ dynamic plot defies simple “fork in the road” design. The family, friends, loved ones, and rivals in Whit’s life remember each interaction, influencing their opinions over time. Whit’s choices can wield dramatic consequences, but more often, the outcomes emerge subtly—the result of many seemingly innocuous decisions made over time.

On PC, players will have more choices than ever. Enable volumetric fog to amplify and enhance the striking, dreamlike watercolor art. Improve visibility with settings for color-blindness and adjusting the UI to increase or decrease dialogue font size. Tap into the deeper lore of Whit’s life through additional and expanded lore objects and enjoy across-the-board quality-of-life improvements, including adjusted interaction points and travel shortcuts.

“Where the Heart Leads is about the power of choice,” said Todd Keller, director, Armature Studio. “We’re thrilled to give players more choices for where and how to experience Whit’s journey, a relatable story about where our choices in life take us. Are we the masters of our own fates, or does fate have other plans in store?

Where the Heart Leads is out now on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 via backwards compatibility and heading to PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store in 2022. Start a new adventure with Armature Studio on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, step into Whit’s world on Instagram, and visit the official website.

About Armature Studio Founded in 2008 by key developers of the acclaimed Metroid Prime franchise, Austin, Texas-based Armature Studio crafts compelling, high-end gaming experiences as both an independent developer and partner to some of the industry’s biggest names. The studio’s work includes original IPs like ReCore and Dead Star, alongside development support for legendary franchises like Resident Evil 4, Metal Gear Solid, Fortnite, Borderlands, and Batman: Arkham. 

Oslo, Norway – November 30th, 2021 – Earthlock developer Snowcastle Games today officially began the countdown to the Holiday season, with the launch of their fourth Indie Game Advent Calendar. This year’s line-up includes offerings including Sable, Lake, UNDYING, First Class Trouble, Chernobylite and White Shadows among other indie gems.

Kicking off on December 1st right through to December 25th, the calendar provides a spotlight to indie developers throughout the games industry and gives back to the communities that support everyone. Every day during the promotion, five copies of one game are given away to fans.

To take part in the Indie Game Advent Calendar sign up to the official entry page here. For additional entries gamers can retweet the Indie Game Advent Calendar featured game tweet on each day! If you want to be in with a chance to win some free games to play during the Holidays, join Snowcastle and its industry friends in the Indie Game Advent Calendar and tune into the Snowcastle Games Twitter page at 7PM CET/6PM BST/1 PM PT/10 AM ET from December 1st each day until December 25th to see what is up for grabs.

The full Fourth Indie Game Advent Calendar line up includes Star Hunter DX (1CC Games / Chorus Worldwide), Age of Darkness: Final Stand (Playside/Team 17), Overcooked! All You Can Eat (Team 17), King of Seas (3DCloud/Team 17), Greak: Memories of Azur (​​Navegante Entertainment/Team 17), Tormented Souls (PQube), Kitaria Fables (Twin Hearts / PQube), Conway: Disappearance at Dahlia View (White Paper Games), KeyWe (Stonewheat & Sons/ Sold-Out Software), First Class Trouble (Invisible Walls/Versus Evil), UnMetal (unepic_fran/ Versus Evil), Sable (Shedworks/Raw Fury), Lake (Gamious), UNDYING (Vanimals/Skystone Games), The Last Friend (The Stonebot Studio/SkyStone Games), Arboria (Dreamplant, All in Games), Chernobylite (The Farm 51/All in Games), Calluna (Surrealist AS), INDUSTRIA (Bleakmill/Headup Games), Gigapolcalypse (Goody Gameworks/Headup Games), Source of Madness (Carry Castle/Thunderful Games), Firegirl: Hack ‘n Splash Rescue (Dejima/Thunderful Games), White Shadows (Monokel / Thunderful Games) and Earthlock (Snowcastle Games).

Follow Snowcastle Games on Twitter: https://twitter.com/snowcastlegames/
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The Imperium and Chaos take their fight to the seas in limited-edition Naval Battleships with unique skills, camos, and Commanders

November 30, 2021 — World of Warships Blitz is about to treat its players to exclusive content inspired by the rich and grimdark Warhammer 40,000 universe. Starting December 2, steer mighty Naval Battleships in the name of the Emperor of Mankind or for the Blood God!

World of Warships Blitz players will be able to take charge of two brand-new Tier VIII Battleships: the Ragnarok and the Ignis Purgatio. They each come with a unique camouflage and a custom voiceover Commander who provides an additional upgrade to their ship when equipped.

• Justinian Lyons XIII, a valiant Imperial Navy officer of pious military lineage, is in command of the Naval Battleship Ignis Purgatio. This sea-roaming stronghold has the For the Emperor! skill temporarily boosting the range of its secondary guns and anti-aircraft weaponry, and can bear the unique Protector of the Faith camouflage.
• The sworn enemy of Justinian, Arthas Roqthar the Cold, is a Khorne Aspiring Champion who commands the Naval Battleship Ragnarok. This seaborne citadel of Chaos possesses the Let the Galaxy Burn! skill that can increase its top velocity and its main gun accuracy and reload speed. The vessel can wear the unique Primordial Annihilator camouflage.

“We’re very excited to bring these unique ships, Commanders, and camos to our players”, says Alex Sou, World of Warships Blitz Product Manager. “Warhammer 40,000-inspired content is appreciated by the World of Warships PC and consoles communities, and we’re excited to add some of the grim dark atmosphere of this renowned universe to the World of Warships Blitz setting. We hope that our community will enjoy limited-edition offers as well.”

The unique content can be obtained in the game’s Premium Shop, via the Blitz Pass and Crates.

What side are you on? Procure your mighty Naval Battleship, shell your adversaries with powerful salvos, and turn the tide of battles to rule the waves!

World of Warships Blitz is an accomplished mobile naval action MMO with 30m+ downloads worldwide and awarded the Pocket Gamer People’s Choice Award.

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About World of Warships Blitz

World of Warships Blitz is a free-to-play mobile action MMO honored with 2019’s Pocket Gamer People’s Choice Award. Players take command of over 400 iconic ships of 4 different classes, each with their own niches in terms of gameplay and all are easily customizable. Take the plunge into intense naval combat on strategically designed maps inspired by real-world locations in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic oceans.

The 7-v-7 battles are perfectly optimized for the mobile platform, allowing players to experience the speed and stealth of destroyers, endurance and firepower of battleships, manoeuvrability and agility of cruisers, or the tactical and multi-tasking challenge of aircraft carriers. Take the helm, crush the enemy, and dominate the oceans.

Official website: wowsblitz.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: www.wargaming.com

About Games Workshop

Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer®: Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniature soldiers, novels and model kits through more than 523 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.games-workshop.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including our publishing division ‘Black Library’ and our special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com .

Find out more about Warhammer 40,000® at www.warhammer40000.com

Warhammer 40,000 © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2021. GW, Games Workshop, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, 40,000, the ‘Aquila’ Double-headed Eagle logo, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world, and used under license. All rights reserved to their respective owners.

Developers can now submit their games for the chance to receive up to $500,000 in funding.

November 29, 2021 – LOS ANGELES – Rogue Games, a leading publisher obsessed with innovation and style, is now accepting submissions for Rogue Jam, an unprecedented celebration of independent developers and an opportunity to showcase their amazing creations for the world to see.  Developers have one month to submit their game until the portal closes Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Winners will be announced in March 2022 in a week-long Shark Tank style reveal produced by IGN and will have a chance to win exclusive publishing deals and a share of $800,000 in funding towards game development, as well as a variety of prizes.

The goal of Rogue Jam, as outlined by Rogue CEO Matt Casamassina, can be boiled down to three points:

1. Fund several awesome, deserving indie games
2. Publish those awesome indie game
3. Build awareness for the games and studios as well as for Rogue

Information for developers who want to submit their game to Rogue Jam: Make sure to review Rogue Jam’s rules and commonly asked questions here then submit creations via the portal link at https://roguejam.com/game-time/.

Judging Criteria

Submissions will be judged on a variety of criteria, including:

• Fun
• Originality
• Presentation
• Polish
• The “Rogue” Factor

Rogue Jam Rules

Even though Rogue is Rogue, there’s gotta be some order to the chaos.  Full rules, terms and conditions can be found at https://roguejam.com/rules/, but key rules include:

Anyone over 18 can submit an original, unpublished creation that judges can play (or fully comprehend with video) 

• There are no limits to the number of people within a team–but only one team member signs up for Rogue Jam and submits the game.
• The game must be playable
• Any platform is fine 

Categories and Prizes

Currently, five categories are planned, with judges reserving the right to award more. These are:

• OVERALL WINNER
  • The absolute favorite of the judges
  • PRIZE: $500,000 in support, plus a Rogue Publishing Deal
• WTF?
  • The weirdest, wildest game of Rogue Jam
  • PRIZE: $100,000 in support, plus a Rogue Publishing Deal
• EYE-POPPINGLY BEAUTIFUL
  • Is it art? It doesn’t matter as long as the judges think it’s drop-dead gorgeous
  • PRIZE: $100,000 in support, plus a Rogue Publishing Deal
• HUGE POTENTIAL
  • An amazing concept that judges think needs a little more TLC
  • PRIZE: $50,000 in support, plus Rogue Right of First Refusal
• AUDIENCE CHOICE
  • During the judging process, fans will have a chance to pick their favorite via online and social voting
  • PRIZE: $50,000 in support, plus Rogue Right of First Refusal

The Judges

REGGIE FILS-AIMÉ – FORMER PRESIDENT & COO OF NINTENDO OF AMERICA; ROGUE GAMES BOARD ADVISOR

• Reggie is a seasoned executive who, as Nintendo of America’s president and chief operating officer, relaunched the company’s brand to bring our world the DS, 3DS, Wii, and Switch. 
• He also successfully launched countless games across Nintendo’s wide portfolio of hit franchises, from Mario to Zelda. 
• Reggie famously kicks ass and takes names and is fondly known as the Reggie-nator. 
• Reggie remains an active businessman, investor, and philanthropist. Currently the Leader in Residence at Cornell University’s Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management.

CHRIS LEE – HEAD OF GAME SOURCING AND INTERACTIVE GAMES AT NETFLIX

• As the global head of game sourcing at Netflix, Chris Lee is responsible for building and overseeing the content portfolio of games from external studios. 
• In the years prior to his current role, he led video game licensing and several different groups within the US marketing organization. 
• Before joining Netflix, Chris held a variety of roles in the video game industry. Most recently he was CEO and co-founder of En Masse Entertainment, a publisher focused on online games. Prior to that he managed major blockbuster video game franchises and delivered successful marketing launches on titles including Need for Speed (EA), Halo, and Age of Empires (Microsoft).

KIMBERLY POINTER-CORBETT – SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT DIGITAL PUBLISHING AT WARNER BROS

• Kimberly is currently the Senior Vice President of Digital Publishing at Warner Bros. Games, where her team supports titles like Game of Thrones: Conquest and Mortal Kombat 11. 
• Prior to Warner Bros. Games, Kimberly published top-grossing titles including Marvel: Contest of Champions and Words with Friends. 
• Kimberly’s expertise is in User Acquisition and building proprietary publishing automation tools that leverage data and auction science.

PEER SCHNEIDER – EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CCO AT IGN

• Peer is the Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer of IGN Entertainment, responsible for the company’s overall content strategy, editorial, video, commerce, social media, and product verticals.  
• As one of the founders of the Ziff Davis-owned media company (formerly known as Snowball), he laid the groundwork for a multi-screen network that now reaches more than 283 million fans across the web, apps, YouTube, social platforms, and OTT.  
• Born and raised in Germany, Peer lived in Japan for many years, where he studied at Tokyo’s Sophia University and worked on projects for a variety of media companies. 
• And yes, he’s also a Reaction Guy.

MATT CASAMASSINA – CEO AT ROGUE

• Matt is a co-founder of IGN Entertainment, where he held many roles including editor-in-chief and editor-at-large. 
• Later, he built Apple’s App Store games editorial team, which he managed for almost a decade. Matt has an eye for games and was also an Apple Design Award judge for most of his time at Apple. 
• As the founder and CEO of Rogue, he sets the vision for the company and is intimately involved in the selection of all the games that it publishes. 
• Beyond gaming, Matt is an accomplished science-fiction author who has written two critically acclaimed books, Dead Weight and Sophistication, with a third underway.

CHRIS ARCHER – CSO AT ROGUE

• Chris is a former designer, producer, programmer, director of games and startup founder.  
• Since the early 90s, he and his teams have built more than 100 games across nearly every platform with millions of units sold and billions in revenue generated. 
• As CSO, Archer oversees Rogue’s worldwide studios and global portfolio. He guides the overall strategy for the publisher through business development, strategic collaborations, platform relations, and data-driven quantitative and and qualitative analysis.

Stay tuned to www.roguejam.com for more. For the latest, follow Rogue on Twitter or Discord.

About Rogue Games

Rogue, founded by industry leaders with more than 150+ years of games publishing experience, brings innovative and distinct games to the masses. Its extensive portfolio of games, which spans console, PC, and mobile, features award-winning hit titles including Arcanium, Monomals, Super Impossible Road, Sprawl, and Swordcar. Rogue also recently announced key partnerships with Bloober Team and Netflix to bring a broad range of badass games to market. 
 

Rogue is headquartered in San Mateo with offices in Los Angeles and Seattle. 

CONTINUE THE SEVEN KNIGHTS 2 STORY THROUGH THE NEWEST UPDATE

LOS ANGELES – NOV. 29, 2021 – Following a successful global launch, Seven Knights 2 expands its horizon as Netmarble’s first-ever update for the game provides new ways to play and become immersed in the Seven Knights world. The addition of new heroes and content coming to users through this update will allow users to gear up for new challenges including the new Guild War.

Take on even stronger enemies with the introduction of Scarlet Volley Legendary Claire, a new Legendary Hero. The Schoolgirl Claire Costume is also available for purchase at Yuri’s Dressing Room.

In celebration of the new hero, a Hero Summon Rate Up Event will also give users a chance to acquire Legendary Heroes to strengthen their decks:

• Special Summon Rate Up: Increased Rate for acquiring Legendary+ Nestra’s Disciple Shane
• Summon Shop Rate Up: Increased Rates for acquiring Scarlet Volley Legendary Claire and White Wolf Legendary Evan

To help users enhance Scarlet Volley Claire, the “Scarlet Volley Claire Upgrade Support Special Mission!” Event will provide users with additional rewards based on the level achieved for Claire. Players can receive a maximum of 20 Scarlet Volley Claire Soulstones from this event.

A new Guild War has been added to Seven Knights 2! In addition to Guild Missions, guilds now offer exciting Guild Wars, a season-based content that tests the strengths of opposing guilds for enticing season rewards. The pre-season starts on November 27th, and guilds will have to bring all they’ve got to emerge victorious in this competitive game mode. Players can earn special rewards for participating in the Guild War through the “Enjoy the Guild Pre-Season! Special Mission” Event (Nov. 24 to Dec. 8). Learn more about Guild War at (http://guide.netmarble.com/sk2gb#cont/3857).

Seven Knights 2 is available now for download on Google Play, App Store and newly available for Windows PC.

Seven Knights 2 takes place 20 years after the original Seven Knights, and centers on the Daybreak Mercenaries who embark on a journey to find the last member of the Seven Knights “Rudy,” after a series of events involving a mysterious girl named Phiné. Starring an array of characters depicted with stunning graphics powered by Unreal Engine 4, Seven Knights 2 will immerse players in a true sequel featuring the fun and innovative gameplay of Seven Knights enjoyed by players around the world. Players can collect and develop charismatic heroes while engaging in a deep and immersive cinematic story.

Seven Knights 2 is available to play in twelve languages, including English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Portuguese, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Russian, and Indonesian. More information on Seven Knights 2 can be found on the official Facebook page, YouTube and forums or by visiting Netmarble’s Global YouTube channel.

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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.