Build a Strong Nation Through the Politics System in DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires, Hitting North America Feb. 15, 2022

Procure Resources, Recruit Officers, and Utilize Secret Plans to Build the Nation of Your Dreams!

BURLINGAME, Calif. – Oct. 28, 2021 – It’s one thing to defeat an enemy through sheer force. Quite another to defeat them through political manipulation and intrigue. KOEI TECMO America and developer Omega Force revealed today even more details behind the political curtain of DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires, a strategic battle experience poised to deliver action both on the battlefield and in the war room, as players vie for control of ancient China. The highly-anticipated title will release in North America on Feb. 15, 2022 for the Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, Windows PC via Steam®, PlayStation®4, and digitally on PlayStation®5*.

DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires adds tactical elements to the 1 vs. 1,000 action of KOEI TECMO’s revered DYNASTY WARRIORS series, enabling gamers to use the Politics System to their advantage in order to achieve greatness throughout their quest to conquer the map. In order to strengthen the military through the use of politics, players will be able to execute domestic affairs commands in order to procure the resources necessary for battles, such as gold, food, and troops. Players will also be able to recruit and hire new officers by conducting political commands, stealing valuable officers like Zhang He from a rival kingdom. Different from DW8 Empires, however, is the fact that only officers whom players assign to a certain town can participate in an invasion battle from or a defensive battle at that town, therefore, it will be more effective to recruit as many officers as possible in order to gain an advantage.

Earning the trust of these officers is also vitally important. When players have earned the trust of officers, officers will propose a variety of secret plans while players are preparing for battle. If players use the secret plan an officer suggests, they can further increase the trust of that officer. This trust pays off on the battlefield, as typically during battle, players can only give orders directly to officers who are lower in rank. However, if they have earned enough trust, players can then give orders to officers who are higher in rank. Ally officers will also conduct commands. If players execute the same command of an officer, they can activate a coordination bonus. The higher the trust, the greater the effect, and special conversations can be activated. 

In addition, a new strategic element, ‘territory stroll’, has been implemented, enabling players to explore China while at the same time deepening relationships with officers. By interacting with officers, players will be able to earn their trust, seeing a different side of each character through interactions that include dining and fulfilling special requests. Players will also be able to recruit unaffiliated officers during strolls, and there are special unaffiliated officers that can be recruited only after the player has taken a stroll. While strolling, players will even be able to take photos in the familiar DW9 Photo Mode, allowing fans to designate everything from camera angles and time of day to the weather in every breathtaking shot.

Adding to the heightened look of the characters throughout Photo Mode and beyond is the new ability to layer armor on top of clothing in the character editor. Previously, armor and clothes were of one set, and there were separate informal clothes. However, in DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires, armor can now be placed on top of clothes, meaning that, in battle, officers will wear armor, but depending on the setting, armor can be removed and informal clothes can be seen in special events such as a stroll or a wedding.

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

ABOUT KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP.

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

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FARMING SIMULATOR 22 WELCOMES PLAYERS TO THE MIDWEST WITH NEW TRAILER

In less than four weeks, Farming Simulator 22 invites players to build their farm in one of three distinct settings. Developer and publisher GIANTS Software releases a new trailer and impressions to welcome soon to-be farmers to Elmcreek.

Creating big US farming operations
Elmcreek is inspired by the North American landscape in the Midwest. Most noticeable is the idyllic out-of town charm, with a gas station, various small businesses, residential areas, even a baseball stadium, and a bowling center spread across the land. Farmers start with a piece of land in the center, allowing them to spread out all over the map.

Over 80 fields in various shapes and sizes are predefined – with the option to create more. Also, thanks to the new production chains, players can extend their operation with various factories to create a whole business empire. In (cross-platform) multiplayer, multiple farmers occupy different locations on the map to complete each other.

Discovering big rocks and hidden caves
Besides agriculture, animal husbandry and forestry, Elm creek has a lot more to offer to its farmers due to its unique landscape. Players can discover a huge canyon with a hidden cave between big rocks, embedded seamlessly into the landscape. Increases and decreases in elevation of the land also allow for beautiful sightseeing spots, railways, rivers, and streams that wind themselves through the scenery.

Farming Simulator 22 releases on November 22nd for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Stadia. Visit the official Farming Simulator website and the GIANTS Software press area for more info.

About GIANTS Software
GIANTS Software is an international video game developer and publisher from Switzerland established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator series. The team with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and Czech Republic (Brno) is very committed to maintain close contact to the agricultural industry and to engage with the community. For more information, please visit giants-software.com

About Farming Simulator
Since 2008, over 25 million versions of Farming Simulator have been sold worldwide. The game series has been released on all popular platforms including consoles, mobile phones, tablets, and PCs since 2008. From the start, the team enabled users to create mods with the company’s own GIANTS Engine. With the Farming Simulator League (FSL), the series introduced a competitive eSports mode in 2019 – with teams competing in professional tournaments and many acclaimed brands and sponsors on board. More information available at farming-simulator.com

© 2021 Published and developed by GIANTS Software GmbH. GIANTS Software and its logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH. All manufacturers, agricultural machinery, agricultural equipment, names, brands and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. The agricultural machines and equipment in this game may be different from the actual machines in shapes, colours and performance. ©2021 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation”, “PS5” and “PS4”, are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, the Xbox Sphere mark, the Series X logo, Series S logo, Series X|S logo, Xbox One and Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X|S are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Stadia, the S logo, and related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC. “Mac” is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. All rights reserved. All other names, trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners.

CD PROJEKT RED today announced that the 7th season of Journey and the Saovine live event are available in GWENT: The Witcher Card Game right now.

This newest installment of Journey brings over 80 rewards across more than 100 levels for players to unlock. In addition to battling in GWENT’s Standard, Seasonal and Draft modes, weekly quests can be undertaken to provide more opportunities to progress through levels, while new chapters of this latest Journey’s story will also be available each week — centering around two higher vampires: Regis, an old friend and companion of Geralt of Rivia, and Dettlaff van der Eretein, known from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion Blood and Wine.

Watch the Journey Season 7 Trailer

As with previous seasons, the 7th season of Journey is available in two tiers. The free tier is available to all GWENT players and offers avatars, borders, and reward points to unlock — while Journey’s Premium paid tier offers all that and more, with cardbacks, coins, music tracks, and titles to unlock, alongside the Regis neutral leader skin as well as alternative outfits and trinkets for Regis to equip during battles. Journey Season 7 begins today and will run for three months.

Learn More About the Latest Season of Journey

Also available from today in GWENT is Saovine — an annual Halloween-themed event, where this year players must complete special quests given by the three Crones: Whispess, Brewess, and Weavess. Once a player completes all quests from one of the three Crones, they will unlock a title, avatar, and border — and will then be free to accept quests from the remaining Crones. Players will also receive a special coin for doing the bidding of two of the Crones, and a border trinket for completing every task for all three of them. All brand new 11 Saovine rewards can only be gained during this event by fulfilling the Crones’ demands. During Saovine, a number of Halloween-inspired ornaments will also be on sale in the GWENT in-game store, including two brand new items: the Saovine gameboard and the Bat Wings trinket for Shupe’s leader skin. Saovine will come to an end at 12:00 noon, November 4th CET.

Watch the Saovine Event Trailer

GWENT: The Witcher Card Game is available for free on PC via GOG.COM and Steam, Apple M1 Macs running macOS, as well as on Android and iOS. For more information on GWENT, visit playgwent.com.

About GWENT: The Witcher Card Game

In GWENT: The Witcher Card Game, gamers clash with their friends in fast-paced duels that combine bluffing, on-the-fly decision making and careful deck construction. The game is played over a best-of-three series of rounds, as players unleash their hand by slinging spells and diverse units with special abilities, and use clever tricks to deceive their opponents.

About CD PROJEKT RED
CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for personal computers and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include The Witcher series of games, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, GWENT: The Witcher Card Game and the futuristic AAA role-playing game — Cyberpunk 2077. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Capital Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

Celebrate Halloween with a glimpse into the gothic world of Stunlock Studios’ Vampire Survival Game.

Skövde, Sweden – 28th October, 2021 – In the upcoming V Rising, you play the part of the vampire. Rise from your grave after centuries-long sleep, thirsty for blood and hungry to regain your former glory.

Play with comrades online and delve into a dark fantasy open-world where you hunt for prey to survive, rediscover old magic, and raise a castle worthy of your greatness. Players can expect crafting, building, high octane PvE, PvP, and skill shot-based combat.

Claim your throne and live the fantasy of becoming the next Dracula! 

Sharpen your fangs and get ready to rule the twilight as V Rising enters Beta in 2021. Sign up for the V Rising Beta and newsletter here: https://playvrising.com/signup

Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1604030/V_Rising/
Website: https://playvrising.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VRisingGame
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VRisingGame
Discord: https://discord.gg/bsSgmhMVSe

About Stunlock Studios
Founded in 2010, Stunlock Studios is one of the leading Swedish independent game developers located in Skövde. With a passion for competitive gaming, the studio crafts ground-breaking and community-driven games, always with their players in mind. Previously released titles include Battlerite, Bloodline Champions, and Dead Island: Epidemic.

For more information, visit: https://www.stunlock.com

Visit Ambrosia and sample the delights of Chef Mike as he serves up Concordian giant turtle, and legendary crab in the first of a three-video series.

Thursday, 28^th October 2021 – Team17 have teamed up with Chef Mike as part of Visit Ambrosia, the official website for the Concordian Tourism Board, sponsored by Epic Chef, the quirky narrative-driven cooking adventure launching on PC, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on 11^th November.

Chef Mike Haracz has a degree in Culinary Nutrition from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI, and over 20 years of experience including roles as executive chef, culinary manager, and in food and beverage research & development. He is currently a consultant for the food and beverage industry, as well as building his social media presence with brand partnerships, content creation, and actively trying to be a wonderful human.

Chef Mike Haracz, Gastronomic Ambassador for Concordia and Ambrosia, said:

“Developing new recipes in kitchens and restaurants around the US and beyond has been the backbone of my carrier for many years; taking the fresh ingredients found in Epic Chef and creating delectable delicacies for the game’s denizens across the town of Ambrosia has been a wonderful challenge. I hope people enjoy making some of the meals – including the unicorn steak – and serving up their very own slice of Ambrosia over the next few weeks!”

Epic Chef Key features

• Story Time: A wonderfully crafted narrative unfolds as players journey to become the very best chef in Ambrosia
• Delicious Dishes: Dynamic recipe creation means that players can experiment with thousands of different ingredient combinations to create a unique menu of delicious delights
• Food Fights: Engage in battles across Ambrosia with master chefs; dishes are scored on a variety of things and no two judges have the same taste, meaning every battle is different
• Home Sweet Home: Customise and repair the dilapidated (and slightly haunted) villa Zest calls home to its former glory
• Discover Ambrosia: When the kitchen gets a little too hot players can go on spa trips, try fishing, or meet the friendly locals.

To check out more of Chef Mike’s culinary creations you can join him on YouTube and follow him on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

About Infinigon Games

Infinigon is the project of a group of hardcore gamers who happen to be video game industry professionals. Just a team of gamers working hard to create the games they love to play: unique indie products with an original perspective.

About Team17 Group plc Founded in 1990, Team17 Group plc is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Floated on AIM in 2018, Team17, with its extensive portfolio of over 100 titles, embodies the spirit of independent games. In addition to the award-winning Overcooked!, Yoku’s Island Express, and the iconic Worms, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2020, Team17 has helped bring critically acclaimed titles including Hell Let Loose, Moving Out, Golf With Your Friends, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, Blasphemous, and The Escapists to gamers everywhere.

With Only a Flashlight and the Camera Obscura In-Hand, Will You Survive the Mountain of Death?

Hertfordshire, 28^th October 2021 – KOEI TECMO Europe invites players to explore the haunted Mt. Hikami today with the launch of their long-awaited Japanese-horror adventure title, PROJECT ZERO: MAIDEN OF BLACK WATER, available digitally for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam®. This enhanced version of the title celebrates the series’ 20th anniversary and includes enhanced visuals, a brand-new Photo Mode, and a selection of new costumes and accessories for the three protagonists. Those who purchase the game within the first two weeks from launch will be entitled to a special Ryza costume – inspired by the one featured in the first Atelier Ryza title – allowing Yuri to don the popular alchemist’s outfit and hat.

PROJECT ZERO: MAIDEN OF BLACK WATER’s narrative unfolds on the eerie Mt. Hikami, infamously known as the ‘mountain of death’, where bizarre and unfortunate occurrences take place. The water on this mountain is believed to house spirits, and there is a teaching from the religion born on this mountain that “humans are born from water and return to it at the end of their lives”. As a result, those looking for death venture up the mountain to experience their last moments when they come in contact with the mountain’s water – believing it to be the proper way to end their lives. The story follows three characters drawn to the mountain: Yuri Kozukata, Ren Hojo, and Miu Hinasaki – whose stories are interwoven in a mysterious and dream-like tale.

Players will only be equipped with a flashlight and a mysterious camera – the Camera Obscura – throughout their adventure, with the Camera Obscura featuring the ability to repel vengeful ghosts. With the camera equipped, players can snap photos using either button controls or motion controls, lining up the viewfinder over the spirits. Once the ghost is clearly in frame, taking the photo will repel the spirits and cause them to release Spirit Fragments, and continuing to capture images of the ghost and the fragments within the same frame will unleash a high-damage ‘Shutter Chance’ attack. To inflict even more damage, players can wait until the last second when a ghost attacks and the viewfinder glows red to unleash a ‘Fatal Frame’, an attack that not only delivers powerful damage to the hostile spirits, but also triggers ‘Fatal Time’ which grants players the ability to take photos continuously without needing to re-load film for a brief period of time. Throughout the story the Camera Obscura can be upgraded with stronger lenses and different film types, allowing players to stand a better chance against the mountain’s malevolent spirits as they unravel the mystery behind the haunting.

For all of the latest news on PROJECT ZERO: MAIDEN OF BLACK WATER, check out the official site, ‘Like’ us on www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames, and Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @koeitecmoeurope.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com

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‘For Eternity’ update introduces Endless Mode, new game modes and exciting upgrades

Wiesbaden, Germany August 28th, 2021. Get ready for the battle of your life as publisher Assemble Entertainment and developer SmokeStab today launched another action-packed Steam Early Access update for their unique 360° rogue-lite shooter Orbital Bullet! 

The For Eternity update introduces some kick-ass new gameplay features for those hardened soldiers who want to frag forever. The all new Eternity Tower game mode throws 50 challenging stages, all in a row, rewarding you with neat tools as you master each level. But that’s not all, the new Endless Mode will challenge your skills to the max as you climb the endless shifting Eternity Tower as high as you can with increasing difficulty! How long can you survive?

Key Features of the For Eternity Update Include:

• New Game Mode: Eternity Tower – Master 50 difficult stages in a row and unlock new rewards such as class skill points, weapon fragments and more. 
• Endless Mode: Climb the endless shifting Eternity Tower as high as you can with ever increasing difficulty. 
• New Upgrades: 4 new upgrades are waiting for you including all new Laser Goggles for the Engineer!
• Reworked Class System and New Skins: Each class now has a unique skin as well as updated passive skills. 
• Improved Enemy Variety and Tier System: Feel like you need more of a challenge? Sure thing! There are recolored and buffed enemy versions of the current ones which means over 30 enemies being added. 
• Reworked Difficulty System: Without spoiling too much, there are a host of new settings and options to provide progress for the new Overcharge system. 

More details about the For Eternity Update can be found in the Devblog here

Assemble is also offering a special ‘Save The World Edition’ of Orbital Bullet on Steam for £18.99 / €22.99 / $22.99 that includes the thumpin’ official soundtrack. The publisher will make a 10% donation to Ocean Cleanup from every ‘Save The World Edition’ edition sold.

Throughout Early Access, developer SmokeStab invites players, fans, and all members of the community to join the official Discord to share feedback, gameplay recommendations, content suggestions for new weapons, challenges, bosses, planets, enemies, and more during the pre-launch phase. 

Orbital Bullet is currently in Early Access on PC via Steam for £10.29 / €12.99 / $12.99. Stay up to date on the game by following on Instagram and Facebook, and of course, visit the website at https://www.orbitalbullet.com.

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About Assemble Entertainment Based in Wiesbaden, Germany, Assemble Entertainment is an independent games developer and publisher, best known for the modernized award-winning Leisure Suit Larry series, featuring two new entries in the iconic decades-spanning saga, and the multi-award-winning Endzone – A World Apart, that challenges players to survive and thrive following an environmental apocalypse. Assemble Entertainment also organizes GermanDevDays, an annual conference that attracts more than 1,200 attendees from across the German-speaking video game development industry.

Discover and play in a world of secrets, dungeons and dramatic choices that lead to yet unrevealed finales

Sydney, AU – October 28^th, 2021 – Disciples: Liberation is launching physically today in Australia, giving players the opportunity to explore the breathing, vivid world of Nevendaar – and journey through the mystery and political intrigue of this dark fantasy strategy RPG. Launched by publisher Kalypso Media and developer Frima Studio, Disciples: Liberation is available on the PlayStation Store, PC and Xbox – with players now able to enjoy the game’s 80-hours of gameplay filled with the Elven Alliance, powerful magic, battles, Undead Hordes, dragons, Legions of the Damned and forged alliances.

Players follow the story of Avyanna, a child of two worlds – yet part of none – on a quest to explore a war-torn world. Starting as an unknown and petty mercenary, her quest will lead players through sorrow and bloodshed before she eventually gains control of a mighty army, ready to challenge fate. Along the way, she will be challenged to make many a difficult choice, from selecting companions to navigating romantic encounters. It’s up to the player to decide what sort of leader she will become. With her army, which can be recruited from over 50 units, players will fight complex turn-based battles against beastly creatures, in which only shrewd tactics will lead to victory. Avyanna’s motto will serve players well: ‘Regret later. Act now.’

Kalypso Media Producer Florian Treppke says, “Players can now seize their destiny, align with factions, choose companions and discover how their choices will make a difference in not only the gameplay but on Avyanna herself and Yillian, with the ultimate goal of liberating the fate of Nevendaar.”

Frima Studio Game Designer Eric Latouche teases, “While Avyanna begins as a petty mercenary, she doesn’t stay a mercenary for long. Players will discover how as a Nephilim, she possesses Twilight powers, so-called for the ability to conjure both the dark and the light. This grants her access to a long-forgotten angelic city named Yillian.”

Louis Lamarche, Frima Studio Creative Director adds, “For those who have followed along in our journey, they may know we’ve previously mentioned the five endings led by her choices. Well, we’ve held something back for players to discover only after they play through the game. We’re looking forward to feedback as all gets revealed!”

Features

• 80+ hour single-player campaign: experience a dark fantasy epic over three acts, with more than 270 quests and objectives, and 5 unique endings
• Explore a war-torn overworld: journey through 4 diverse environments – from luscious woodlands to fiery volcanic plains and icy tundra – and unearth the secrets hidden within the land
• Journey together: join forces with 4 in-game factions – from proud elven clans to remorseless undead hordes, each with their own motivations and gameplay incentives
• Write your own story: pick from 4 uniquely skilled classes and define your place in the world, recruiting others to take up arms for your cause
• Build a base: take on quests for precious resources and use political savvy to build a place of planning and sanctuary
• Fight for your life: recruit 50+ units and build an army best suited to your play style whilst honing both steel and spell in intricate-turned based combat
• Challenge deadly bosses: pit your party against horrific monsters and beasts, each requiring a unique strategy
• Choice is everything: let your decisions guide your fate and directly influence what sort of leader you become
• Fight your friends: put forth the ultimate challenge and battle for supremacy in 2-player online skirmishes

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About the Kalypso Media Group

Kalypso Media Group GmbH is an independent publisher, developer and marketer of interactive entertainment software with 150 employees at 10 locations in Germany, England, France, Japan and the USA. Kalypso Media Group includes Kasedo Games, the digital label of Kalypso Media Group, as well as five development studios: Realmforge Studios (Dungeons series), Gaming Minds Studios (Railway Empire, Port Royale), Claymore Game Studios (upcoming Commandos game) since March 2020 and Nine Worlds Studios (Tropico 7) in Munich since 2021. With the acquisition of a majority stake in the French Bulwark Studios by Kasedo Games and the new foundation of Nine Worlds Studios in 2021, Kalypso Media now unites a total of 5 development studios in the group of companies.

Specialising in the development of strategy games for a global audience on all modern platforms, Kalypso Media Group’s IP portfolio includes full rights to the Tropico series, Commandos, Port Royale, Dungeons, Sudden Strike and Railway Empire, among others. Kalypso Media’s most recent releases are Port Royale 4, Tropico 6 – Nintendo Switch™ Edition, Commandos 2 – HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch™, Spacebase Startopia and Disciples: Liberation. Recent releases from Kasedo Games include City of Gangsters, Filament and the console and tablet versions of Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus. More at www.kalypsomedia.com.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — October 28, 2021 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Riders Republic^™ is now available in Australia and New Zealand on PlayStation^®5, PlayStation^®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, as well as on Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store and Epic Games Store. Players can also subscribe to Ubisoft+ on PC.

Developed by Ubisoft Annecy, Riders Republic invites players to jump into a lively social playground where they can experience the thrill of outdoor sports in an open and densely populated world. Players will roam freely with their friends in a huge and vibrant open world where they can compete and nail crazy moves through an exciting range of sports such as biking, skiing, snowboarding, wingsuiting and rocket wingsuiting. Whether players want to catch some major air with friends or ride solo to dominate the mountains and canyons, there are plenty of exhilarating moments and activities to be discovered.

Riders Republic will allow players to ride through some of the most breathtaking landscapes the United States has to offer. Some of the most iconic American national parks such as Bryce Canyon, Yosemite Valley, Sequoia, Zion, Canyonlands, Mammoth Mountain and Grand Teton have been faithfully recreated and imaginatively mashed together to form the ultimate outdoor sports park.

Players can squad up with or against friends in insane multiplayer modes:

• Mass Race: The crazier the better in these epic, multisport races with more than 50 players.* New races appear randomly on the map regularly, so players will need to get ready to watch their blind spots, protect their position and remain agile with their skills as they fight their way to the finish line.
• Versus: Players can join up with five friends in career events and see who’s the very best.
• Tricks Battle: Players will compete in 6v6 arena matchups and try to land as many tricks as possible on the various modules to capture them and earn points. The team with the highest score wins.
• Free for All: Players can challenge up to 11 opponents and show them how it’s done through a select playlist of events.

As part of their career, riders can make a name for themselves through five different career progressions. As players continue to prove themselves in the Republic, they will sign with legendary sponsors and receive invitations to the most renowned sports competitions, including Red Bull Rampage and the X Games. Players can customise their rider through evolutive progression-based gear and define every aspect of their avatar. Whether a rider wants to master snowboarding or be the fastest thing on two wheels, everything is possible.

Year 1 of Riders Republic will feature one Grand Opening pre-season, three themed seasons as well as free content updates for all players including new multiplayer modes, live events, weekly challenges and more. Year 1 Pass owners will get early access to additional content, including exotic kits, cosmetic bundles and the BMX sport add-on.

To further enhance the multiplayer experience, Riders Republic supports cross-platform and cross-generation play, allowing players to connect with friends and other riders on all platforms.** Players who purchase Riders Republic on Xbox One or PlayStation^®4 will be able to upgrade their game to the next-gen version at no additional cost*** on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation^®5. In addition, players who participated in the time-limited Trial Week will keep their progress at launch.

For more information about Riders Republic, please visit ridersrepublic.com.

For the latest news on Riders Republic and other Ubisoft games, visit news.ubisoft.com.

*Riders Republic will display more than 50 players on next-gen consoles and high-end PCs, and more than 20 players on previous-gen consoles.

**Riders Republic supports cross-platform and cross-generation play. When matchmaking with previous-gen players, players on next-gen consoles will experience the same previous-gen specifications with more than 20 players.

***Upgrade to the digital PS5™ version of the game at no additional cost. To upgrade eligible PS4™ disc copies, players need a PS5™ console with a disc drive. PlayStation.com/help. Riders Republic leverages Smart Delivery – buy the game once and automatically download the version optimized for your device for free, including for Xbox Series X|S.

About Ubisoft

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Developer Playcorp has revealed an Early Access Roadmap which includes a worldwide console launch and cross-play for all platforms

SYDNEY, Australia – October 28^th, 2021 – Today, Koch Media and developer Playcorp have revealed a Roadmap outlining the Early Access phase of Beyond Contact. The upcoming sci-fi survival adventure is also announced to release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series S|X and will feature cross-play multiplayer on all platforms.

There’s a vibrant and constructive community of survival players that has been growing since the Early Access announcement of Beyond Contact. The new PC survival title launched into Early Access on Steam last September and is being live-operated with a focus on empowering players in the development process. Australian developer Playcorp have now revealed their full Early Access Road Map which lists key features such as new combat gadgets, an Endless Survival Mode as well as some base-building, map improvements and new story plots to find in the world.

Beyond Contact is a survival game inspired by the art and style of pulp science-fiction comics, the moral dilemmas of contemporary science-fiction films, and the unforgiving gameplay of survival genre classics. The game features exploration and discovery, a robust system of research and crafting, intuitive base-building, farming, creature feeding, and much more. The game will have narrative-driven objectives to save the planet’s inhabitants, and enough fauna, flora, and extreme weather conditions to challenge even the toughest survival players a thousand times over.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Title: Beyond Contact

Platform: Steam (PC) Genre: Survival Developer: Playcorp

Players: Singleplayer (Early Access) 1-8 Players (During Early Access in Alpha-Status / fully available at Launch)

Co-Publisher: Koch Media Release Date: In Early Access

Website: www.survivebeyondcontact.com

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About PlayCorp:

Playcorp Studios Pty. Ltd. (“Playcorp”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Playcorp Holdings Pty. Ltd. Playcorp is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. The company was founded by Silvio Salom and Chris Mosely to make video games for PC and console. Playcorp designs rich, immersive and collaborative worlds, where players can not only have fun but explore the concepts of social and environmental responsibility. Playcorp promotes diversity and equal opportunity, whilst creating a working environment where excellence can thrive. Its games reflect its core values.

About Koch Media

The Koch Media Group is a global developer, publisher and distributor of video games, VR games, gaming hardware and merchandise.

The group’s publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe, America, Australia and Asia. Koch Media has more than 25 years of experience in the digital media business and has risen to become a leading global publishing partner. The Koch Media Group runs a multi-label strategy with fully owned publishing units such as Deep Silver, Milestone, Vertigo Games and Ravenscourt, publishing games for consoles, PC and VR platforms across all physical and digital channels.

Additionally, as global publishing partner Koch Media has formed long-term multi-national publishing collaborations with numerous game publishers including Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, Capcom, CI Games, Giants Software, Kalypso, Koei Tecmo, Konami, Paradox, Sega, SNK, Square Enix, Techland, Tripwire, Warner Bros, and many others.

With its parent company in Höfen, Austria, and the Publishing HQ in Munich, Germany, Koch Media owns local publishing companies in Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Australia, the United States as well as Japan and Hong Kong.

The Koch Media Group owns ten game development studios: Deep Silver Volition (Champaign, IL / USA), Deep Silver Dambuster Studios (Nottingham / UK), Deep Silver Fishlabs (Hamburg / Germany), Warhorse Studios (Prague / Czech Republic), Milestone (Milan / Italy), Voxler (Paris / France) , Flying Wild Hog (Warsaw, Kraków, Rzeszów / Poland), Free Radical Design (Nottingham / UK) and Vertigo Games (Rotterdam /The Netherlands), DigixArt (Montpellier, France).Additionally, the Koch Media Group collaborates with numerous independent development studios around the world.

Part of the Koch Media Group is also Koch Films, a leading European independent film distributor with business primarily in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy as a cinema, TV, online and Home Entertainment distributor. The Koch Media Group also owns Gaya Entertainment, a leading video game merchandise company in Munich, Germany, and the Quality Assurance Facility in Olomouc, Czech Republic.

Koch Media is an Embracer Group company.