Enjoy the Oskoreia Season from November 10 to December 2

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — November 10, 2021 — Today, Ubisoft announced that the fourth Season is available now for free in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. The harvest season marks the start of the Oskoreia Festival and Odin’s Wild Hunt, when spirits of the dead rise and savagely hunt the weak among the living. Players will have to defend Ravensthorpe from this harrowing threat and prove the Raven Clan is no easy prey.

In this free limited-time event, players will find new activities and quests, all to reap a wealth of rewards. The Oskoreia Festival will be available from November 11 to December 2. Players must reach England and complete one of the first two narrative arcs (Grantebridgescire or Ledecestrescire) and have a settlement at Level 2 to participate in the Oskoreia Festival.  

In the Oskoreia Festival, players will partake in three replayable activities—archery, horseback riding, and a new tournament against spirits. In the tournament, players will be cast into the Veil. Facing the various challenges ahead, from trained warriors to untamed beasts and monsters, players will need to unlock harder levels to put their fighting skills to the ultimate test. The archery contest returns with newly added friendly targets, that will impact players’ progress and keep them away from the highest score. In addition, during Oskoreia’s festivities, new quests will bring the players to meet the Mad Monk and resolve the mystery of a fallen warrior.

Adventure calls and those curious enough to answer will find the all-new Tombs of the Fallen. Scattered across England, these sprawling dungeons will be available from the moment players unlock their settlement, with no other prerequisites needed besides their ability to track them all down. Players will be able to traverse these forgotten tombs for free starting November 9.

Finally, on November 10, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla celebrates its first anniversary, with Special Event Challenges and exciting rewards, including the Valravn’s Claw, an elegant new one-handed sword, and an exclusive unicorn mount.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is available on Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One consoles, PlayStation^®5, PlayStation^®4, the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store on Windows PC, as well as on Ubisoft’s subscription service, Ubisoft+.*

For more information about Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, please visit assassinscreed.com.

For the latest news on Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

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About Assassin’s Creed

Since it first launched in 2007, the Assassin’s Creed series has sold more than 155 million games worldwide. The franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series in video game history. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into numerous other entertainment media.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed ®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew®, Tom Clancy’s The Division®, and Watch Dogs®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2020-21 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,241 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

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EARTH – Nov. 9, 2021 – Airborne Kingdom, the BAFTA-nominated city builder in the sky, from developer The Wandering Band and publisher Freedom Games, soars onto Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One today.

Once a vast world thrived in peace and harmony thanks to the wonder of the Airborne Kingdom, until one day, it simply vanished. Unity between civilizations crumbled, leaving those left to simply look toward the empty skies, eventually forgetting what they were looking for at all. The return of prosperity can be felt through the wind as an old legend returns anew to reawaken the stale horizon.

Ascend to the skies traveling across open, randomly generated landscapes in a legendary flying city. Bring serenity back to the world below by constructing thriving and philanthropic metropolises both in the air above and on the earth below. Trade with soil-dwelling clans, gather materials, and explore vast ancient ruins. Research and establish homes, water systems, food silos, and more to propagate a thriving society in the clouds.

The console version of Airborne Kingdom includes New Game Plus, adding new challenges to overcome. Other features include new town center units to assist in maintaining comfort levels for residents and randomized elements ranging from questlines to kingdom piece placement.

“Airborne Kingdom provides a relaxing and stress-free open-world,” said Ben Wander, lead designer, The Wandering Band. “The opportunity for creativity is endless and we hope the serenity the game’s story describes can be felt through its gameplay. Possibly even bringing peace to the legendary console wars!”

Airborne Kingdom launches on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox S1eries X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One today for $24.99 USD. It is available on Windows PC exclusively via the Epic Games Store. All versions support English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese language options.

For more information on Airborne Kingdom, please check out the official website and join the community on Facebook, Twitter, Discord, and search for #AirborneKingdom on social media.

About The Wandering Band

The Wandering Band is a small umbrella for creating interesting games while wandering the world and expanding horizons. With decades in AAA game development working on franchises including Dragon Age and Battlefield, The Wandering Band team aims to create new experiences, challenge genre boundaries, and explore new topics through game mechanics.

To learn more, please visit The Wandering Band’s official website.

About Freedom Games

Freedom Games is a publisher dedicated to offering best-in-class services to partners and providing players around the world with unique and memorable experiences. With over 50 years of combined industry experience at the executive level, Freedom Games seeks to leverage its expertise to facilitate great games and even better publishing experiences.

For more information, check out the official Freedom! Games website.

• 2 New Collaboration Hero along with the return of 4 previous collaboration heroes
• [KOF ’98] Mai Shiranui  and Collaboration Holy Relic Acquirable After Finishing collaboration contents and missions

LOS ANGELES – NOVEMBER 9, 2021 – Starting today, Netmarble kicks off the second collaboration between its cinematic adventure role-playing game (RPG) The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross and The King of Fighters ’98. The update welcomes new heroes and holy relics while bringing back fan-favorite fighters and content from the first collaboration between the two games.

Iconic characters [KOF ’98] Terry Bogard and [KOF ’98] Iori Yagami enter the world of The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross for the first time as part of the update, which also brings heroes [KOF ’98] Mai Shiranui, [KOF ’98] Athena Asamiya, [KOF ’98] Omega Rugal and [KOF ’98] Kyo Kusanagi back to the game. In addition, the update reintroduces the Ultimate Final Boss Omega Rugal stage and The King of Fighters Britannia stage, giving players the opportunity to acquire the [KOF ’98] Iori Yagami costume and other rewards.

Additional features of the update include:

• New Holy Relics – 6 holy relics for collaboration heroes are added for the first time, with the materials to craft them acquirable from the collaboration content and events.
• 14-Day Attendance Event – The event includes 10 7DS x KOF ’98 Encore Collab Pick Up Ticket And many more rewards.
• Heartthrob Athena’s Gift Event – Players can acquire new heroes’ cosmetic items and an artifact card pack.

Players can also acquire [KOF ’98] Mai Shiranui for free and additional 10 10 7DS x KOF ’98 Encore Collab Pick Up Ticket when finishing all missions in the special events.

Moreover, various events to support players to grow faster are held in celebration of this update. Players can enhance their heroes with less hero enhance potion and acquire more rewards from salvage equipment through probability-up event. Also, players can enjoy the stage only a half of stage stamina, which supports the faster growth as well. Player Rank is now expanded to Level 90, and there are many more to enjoy.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross translates the storytelling and adventures of [The Seven Deadly Sins] into a highly engaging and entertaining mobile gaming experience, featuring stunning, high-resolution 3D graphics, with more than 150 characters, 200 costumes, and 200 dramatic cutscenes. The game is brought to life with the cast of the original Japanese voice actors reprising their characters. Since its launch in March 2020, the game surpassed 40 million cumulative downloads in a year across the world.
 
The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play. For more information, please visit the game’s official website and Facebook.
 
Based on the manga “Nanatsu no Taizai” by Nakaba Suzuki originally serialized in the weekly SHONEN MAGAZINE published by Kodansha Ltd.
 
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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 Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, 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

Sony Pictures Consumer Products Unveils All-New Licensing Collaborations Ahead of the Ghostbusters: Afterlife Theatrical Debut

Covering All Licensing Categories, the Global Ghostbusters Lineup is the Brand’s Biggest CP Program of All-Time

Ghost-Busting Themed Goods and Interactive Experiences from Epic Games, Funko, Hallmark, Hasbro, LEGO, Psyonix, Reebok, Titan and Many More Available for Fans to Enjoy this Holiday Season

CULVER CITY, CA – November 9, 2021– In advance of the Ghostbusters: Afterlife theatrical release on November 19, Sony Pictures Consumer Products (SPCP) announces that it’s bolstering the Ghostbusters consumer products program with all-new licensing collaborations for fans to celebrate the highly-anticipated film. With merchandise and interactive experiences covered across all categories, including apparel, publishing, toys & collectibles, home goods, seasonal, gaming, interactive games and more, the current Ghostbusters licensing lineup is the brand’s biggest CP program of all time. In addition to the U.S., the brand can be found in hundreds of exciting formats around the world, including key markets, the UK, Germany, Mexico, Japan and Australia.

“A cult classic and cultural phenomenon, the Ghostbusters brand has withstood the test of time reaching a myriad of fans, generation after generation around the globe.” said Jamie Stevens, EVP, Worldwide Consumer Products, Sony Pictures Entertainment. “We are excited to continue celebrating the famed franchise with the Ghostbusters: Afterlife release. Our partners have been fantastic at bringing the beloved brand characters and themes to life through movie-themed products and interactive experiences we are sure fans will never forget.”

All-new Ghostbusters: Afterlife licensee collaborations include the following:

• The popular streetwear brand A BATHING APE® is boosting Ghostbusters’ cool-factor through a brand new capsule collection featuring apparel and footwear inspired by the film.  The collection is now available in stores and at BAPE.com and US.BAPE.com.
• The franchise continues its gaming invasion as well with an exciting in-game integration by Halfbrick Studios launching late November in their title Jetpack Joyride.
• Expanding on its successful line of toys and collectibles, including the Ghostbusters Proton Blaster M.O.D., Ghostbusters Kenner Classics Ecto-1 and Ghostbusters Plasma Series 6-Inch Figures, Hasbro introduces its first-ever Ghostbusters HasLab project, which gives fans the opportunity to get their hands on a Ghostbusters Plasma Series Spengler’s Proton Pack. Visit the crowdfunding platform HasbroPulse.com to pre-order and back this adult collectors’ item.
• Arriving November 19 is the AR game Ghostbusters: Afterlife ScARe from Imprezario Entertainment, which puts the power of ghostbusting at your fingertips in your own augmented world.
• Psyonix is bringing back Ghostbusters to their popular sports-action video game Rocket League. The Ghostbusters content coming to the game will be revealed on the Rocket League Twitter account and website on November 11.
• Titan is giving the film the book treatment with “Ghostbusters: Afterlife: The Art and Making of the Movie.” Filled with concept art, photography and interviews with the cast and crew, the hardcover is available for pre-orders now at Amazon.com.

SPCP is giving fans a one-stop-shop to snag all their favorite goods across every major product category at shop.ghostbusters.com for shoppers in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand and Australia and shop-ghostbusters.com for European shoppers.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife and classic Ghostbusters interactive games, apparel, footwear, collectibles, seasonal, home goods and more are available now:

• Epic Games launched a Ghostbusters: Afterlife Fortnite in-game integration, where fans completed a series of movie-themed quests in order to unlock a free Ghostbusters back bling.
• DecoPac cake kits, cake toppers and decoration kits are now available on Amazon.
• Disguise (costume division of JAKKS Pacific) costumes, costume accessories and inflatables are available online and at major retailers.
• Doumak relaunched limited edition Campfire Stay Puft and Mini Stay Puft marshmallows.  Find nationwide retail locations at https://www.campfiremarshmallows.com.

• Forbidden Planet has a full assortment of apparel and accessories inspired by the film at www.forbiddenplanet.com.
• Home décor throws and pillows by Franco are available on Amazon.
• Funko’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife assortment includes ten Pop!vinyl figures, all available now for pre-order at Amazon.
• Giftable keepsake ornaments and itty bittys from Hallmark are on sale at www.hallmark.com.
• KIDdesigns developed a line of youth electronics now on sale at Amazon.
• The largest and most detailed LEGO Ghostbusters ECTO-1 ever created is available at major retailers and at www.lego.com.
• Mad Engine apparel for the entire family can be found at Walmart.
• Reebok’s full-familyfootwear and apparel collections is available globally at www.reebok.com/ghostbusters.
• Ghostbusters excitement is felt around the globe with numerous licensees offering gifts, novelties, apparel, accessories, costumes and home goods including: Furyu (Japan); Brand Alliance (UK); The Hut Group (UK); R.H. Smith & Sons / Smiffys (UK); and Walmart de Mexico.

About Sony Pictures Consumer Products

Sony Pictures Consumer Products (SPCP) is the licensing and merchandising division of Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group and Sony Pictures Television for Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. Sony Pictures Television operates dozens of wholly-owned or joint-venture production companies around the world. SPE’s Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, Sony Pictures International Productions, and Sony Pictures Classics. For additional information, visit http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/divisions.html

About Ghost Corps

Ghost Corps, Inc., a subsidiary of Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., is focused on expanding the Ghostbusters brand with live-action feature films, animated motion pictures, television, merchandise, and other new entertainment products.  Ghost Corps is headquartered on the Sony Pictures Studios lot in Culver City, Calif.

About Ghostbusters: Afterlife

From director Jason Reitman and producer Ivan Reitman comes the next chapter in the original Ghostbusters universe. In Ghostbusters: Afterlife, when a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind. The film is written by Gil Kenan & Jason Reitman.

Based on the 1984 film “Ghostbusters,” an Ivan Reitman film written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, Ghostbusters: Afterlife is produced by Ivan Reitman and executive produced by Dan Aykroyd, Gil Kenan, Jason Blumenfeld, Michael Beugg, Aaron L. Gilbert, Jason Cloth and stars Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Annie Potts, and Paul Rudd.

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Customize Skater XL Maps Offline or Collaborate with Friends Online – If You Build It They Will Skate

Easy Day Studios has announced that the Skater XL DIY Map Editor Alpha is available today on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. Players may now place, move, and delete skateable objects on maps for both single and multiplayer game modes. From laying down ramps to filming your own custom lines to creating elaborate obstacle courses live with online friends, SkaterXL’s DIY Map Editor champions freedom of skating expression and creativity like never before.

To access the mode on consoles, players must enable the ‘DIY Map Editor Alpha’ from the game’s Settings Menu. Once in game, push and hold the Triangle button (PS4) or Y button (Xbox One) to enter the DIY Map Editor from the Main Menu.

Originally released for alpha testing on PC over a month ago, further improvements to the DIY Map Editor will be developed through public testing on Skater XL’s console versions. 

Skater XL is now available for $39.99 USD on PS4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, and at brick-and-mortar retailers for PS4 and Xbox One. For the latest news and updates on Skater XL, follow the game on Instagram and Twitter, “Like” us on Facebook, and visit the official website, SkaterXL.com.

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Discover a deep, dynamic and creative dinosaur park management experience

Cambridge, UK – November 9, 2021 Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) invites players to discover a world evolved with the much-anticipated dinosaur park management simulation, Jurassic World Evolution 2, out today on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One for a suggested retail price of £49.99/$59.99/€59.99.

Players looking to expand their experience can discover even more with the digitally exclusive Jurassic World Evolution 2: Deluxe Edition. In addition to the base game, players will receive three exclusive vehicle skins inspired by the Dinosaur Protection Group, six guest building amenity signs, and five additional awe-inspiring prehistoric species to add to their Challenge and Sandbox mode parks, including the aerobatic Geosternbergia, water based Attenborosaurus and land-dwelling Megalosaurus, all for a suggested retail price of £59.99/$69.99/€69.99.

Ahead of next summer’s highly-anticipated new chapter in one of the biggest franchises in the history of cinema, Jurassic World: Dominion, from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, players can immerse themselves in a thrilling Jurassic World experience as they find themselves outside the confines of the Muertes Islands for the very first time. They will discover dinosaurs brought to life with stunning realism across a host of distinctive environments, ranging from dense forests and rocky deserts to sun-drenched tropics, each offering its own unique set of conditions, terrain and environmental calamities to contend with.

With a captivating narrative, Campaign mode puts players at the heart of the action following the earth-shattering events of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom as they join returning characters such as Claire Dearing (voiced by Bryce Dallas Howard) and Dr. Ian Malcolm (voiced by Jeff Goldblum). In this cinematic, original story, budding prehistoric park managers will learn the skills needed to be park- management masters. They’ll join forces with Cabot Finch to help lead the efforts of the DFW (Department of Fish and Wildlife) across the continental U.S., working to establish new facilities across a range of locations in order to control, contain and conserve wild dinosaurs.

Players can change the course of events and experience the Jurassic World universe like never before, in the all-new Chaos Theory mode. Revisiting pivotal moments from all five films in the Jurassic World franchise, players can put themselves in the shoes of those that came before them and make their mark in a range of ‘what if’ scenarios. Whether realising John Hammond’s dream of an operational Jurassic Park, showcasing a T. rex in the San Diego Amphitheatre or building and running their own Jurassic World with the support of iconic characters such as Dr. Henry Wu (voiced by BD Wong), franchise fans can rediscover and alter the events from their favourite films whilst managing a brand new array of challenges with unpredictable outcomes.

Dinosaur park perfectionists will find everything they need to unleash their creativity in Sandbox mode. With a wealth of tools at their fingertips including expanded construction and customisation options, players are free to create their ultimate Jurassic Park or Jurassic World in this open-ended gameplay experience. For those looking to test their park management skills, Challenge mode offers the perfect outlet with a range of missions of varying difficulty to test even the most seasoned of park managers.

With deeper management, such as the all-new guest demographics, players will need to balance guest interests and needs to maximise profits and boost park appeal. Meanwhile, a roster of key staff, including Scientists and Veterinary teams, ensure parks and their inhabitants are kept in tip-top shape. With more than 75 breathtaking prehistoric species to discover, including highly requested flying and marine reptiles and returning community-favourite dinosaurs, Jurassic World Evolution 2 offers fans everything they need to create authentic and compelling Jurassic World experiences.

About Jurassic World Evolution 2
Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the much-anticipated sequel to Frontier’s highly successful Jurassic World Evolution, building upon the ground-breaking and immersive 2018 management simulation. It introduces a compelling, new narrative campaign, incredible new features and awe-inspiring new dinosaurs brought to life with captivating authenticity. Together with expanded construction and more customisation options, the result is an even bigger, better and authentic Jurassic World game.  

About Frontier
Frontier is a leading independent developer and publisher of videogames founded in 1994 by David Braben, co-author of the iconic Elite game. Based in Cambridge, Frontier uses its proprietary COBRA game development technology to create innovative genre-leading games, primarily for personal computers and videogame consoles. As well as self-publishing internally developed games, Frontier also publishes games developed by carefully selected partner studios under its Frontier Foundry games label.

About Jurassic World
From Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, Jurassic World immerses audiences of all ages in a new era of wonder and thrills where dinosaurs and humankind must learn to coexist. Jurassic World is more than a film franchise. At every turn, this $5 billion film series delivers a larger-than-life destination for exploration, discovery and epic adventure. Dinosaurs live again and they live in Jurassic World. Jurassic World: Dominion debuts in theaters June 10, 2022. 

About Universal Games and Digital Platforms
Universal’s Games and Digital Platforms group leverages the vast portfolio of IP and characters from NBCUniversal. The Games and Digital Platforms group is a business unit of Universal Brand Development, which is chartered with globally expanding the company’s intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, content, and consumer experiences. The company’s extensive portfolio includes properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. Universal Brand Development is part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. www.universalbranddevelopment.com.

© 2021 Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved.

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UNLOCK THE MYSTERY BEHIND A WORLD OF LOST MEMORIES IN BLUE REFLECTION: SECOND LIGHT,NOW AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE

Search for Clues, Recover Lost Memories, and Explore the Magical Land of Heartscape

Hertfordshire, 9^th November 2021 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Gust Studios are proud to announce that BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light – the highly-anticipated sequel to their beloved 2017 JRPG, BLUE REFLECTION, is now available worldwide for the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System (playable on PlayStation®5 via Backward Compatibility), and Windows PC via Steam®.

BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light follows the adventures of three students – Ao Hoshizaki, Kokoro Utsubo, and Yuki Kinjou – who find themselves transported to a mysterious floating academy, searching for clues to find their way back home, with only their names as memories. One day, a path leading to a new land appears. Since the new land surrounds the world the heroines inhabit, they refer to it as “the heart of the world” and name the unexplained new area Heartscape. Inside Heartscape, the characters will be able to find ingredients for cooking, along with materials for crafting, battle, and building special facilities inside the academy. They will also discover memory shards, and the moment Ao and her friends touch one of these enigmatic lights, the memories begin to reignite bit by bit. Collect more memory shards to uncover each heroine’s memories, while at the same time stepping closer to unlocking the mystery of this world.

But inside Heartscape also lurks danger. By battling the creatures inside this magical new land, they unlock unknown powers that only seem to deepen the cryptic nature of their surroundings. Eventually, Ao and friends will learn to use the power of mysterious rings to summon weapons, change their appearance, and become “Reflectors” ready to repel the attacking beasts in a hectic real-time battle system.

Luckily, all is not doom and gloom in the land of Heartscape, as between exploration and battling monsters, the students will be able to bond and grow deeper connections by going out on dates. The friendlier certain characters become with each other, the more conversations they will be able to have, and will even begin holding hands to display these more meaningful friendships. Throughout the adventure, the new friends cooperate and struggle to make their everyday-life as rich and as fun as possible. While spending every day trapped in this unknown world, the characters’ true feelings and personalities will be revealed, and as their bonds grow deeper, they will acquire new strengths and abilities as they attempt to find their way back home.

To keep the adventure fresh after launch, BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light will also feature three free updates arriving after the game’s initial release. The first update will hit November 23^rd and will include all new Photo Mode filters, including watercolour and hatching, along with the ability to take photos of the characters in Reflector form. On December 21^st, all new photo frames and idol poses will be available in Photo Mode, along with the ability to build a Photo Studio in school development, plus the addition of a more hardcore difficulty mode aptly named MUST DIE. The MUST DIE content throws the students into extremely challenging battles, where the enemies are not only more powerful, but the likelihood of the enemies dropping items also increases. Additional Photo Mode updates will also be available January 14^th, 2022, including a Pixel Art filter, along with more unique poses to help add even more variety to your array of snapshots.

Furthermore, Gust Studios recently revealed a costume collaboration between BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light and the upcoming Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream. For those who own both the “Summer Bikini” early purchase bonus for BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light and the limited time bonus “Comfy and Casual” from Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream, the costumes will be unlocked to wear across each respective game.

For more information on BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light, the free updates, and the costume collaboration, please visit 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

BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light ©KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light is a trademark or registered trademark of KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. The KT logo is a registered trademark of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

Already integrated with Unity, Unreal Engine and Reallusion iClone, Replica’s newest platform integration empowers developers, creators and storytellers with the power of voice.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — November 9, 2021 — Today at NVIDIA’s annual GTC conference, the company revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) voice technology provider Replica Studios launched a plugin for NVIDIA Omniverse™ that further enables creators to animate realistic digital humans and tell rich stories through games and film. An open platform for virtual collaboration, NVIDIA Omniverse connects major design tools, game and animation platforms, making it easier for teams of creators working together in real time using multiple tools and software.

Shreyas Nivas, co-founder and CEO of Replica Studios, said: “Our mission at Replica Studios is to help developers and creators tell bigger and more immersive stories through Replica’s AI voices. When we heard about NVIDIA Omniverse, we knew it would be the future of workflows for the creative industry. We are excited to launch our Replica link extension to Omniverse and be accepted as an ecosystem partner by NVIDIA.”

“Replica Studios’ development of an extension for their AI-generated voice software to the Omniverse platform strengthens our growing ecosystem and opens new opportunities for customers to benefit from AI in content creation and digital human use cases,” said Richard Kerris, VP of Omniverse Platform Development at NVIDIA.

Replica Studios is a platform that enables developers and creators to tell stories and voice over with the power of AI voice technology. Whether building a game or animation featuring digital humans or characters, creating accessibility guides for training and simulation content or building voice-enabled interface for robots, car or home automation, Replica offers a variety of voices to suit users’ needs.

The power of this new combination of technology will enable creators to produce high-quality productions in a single location. With its integration with NVIDIA Omniverse, Replica Studios’ software will fit seamlessly into the workflows of any project that needs a voice.

Learn more about Replica Studios plugin for NVIDIA Omniverse at www.replicastudios.com/nvidia-omniverse.

About Replica Studios
Replica Studios has set out to empower creative people globally with its voice AI platform. The company was formed by a group of deep learning engineers, designers, and software developers headquartered in the U.S and Australia. In 2019, Replica launched an AI platform to empower the next generation of creators to produce highly immersive games, movies and entertainment. Replica’s growing AI voice library enables creative talent and voice actors to license and scale their synthetic voice for use in games, streaming content, advertising, films and much more. For more information, visit www.replicastudios.com.

Expect unannounced new titles and updates on Thunderful’s anticipated lineup in debut event

International developer and publisher Thunderful Games, creator of the multi-award winning and multi-million selling SteamWorld franchise, is welcoming everyone to a new digital games showcase, ‘Thunderful World’. The event will be taking place on November 10th at 11am PT / 2pm ET / 7pm GMT / 8pm CET, hosted by Hollywood and pop culture icon Mark Hamill. Tune in to the livestream on Twitch, YouTube and the thunderful.world website.

Tune in to see Mark delight us with a ton of exciting new game reveals and announcements from Thunderful. The event will deliver updates on exciting upcoming titles including the surprise indie hit of Summer Game Fest, Planet of Lana. There will also be more news on the highly anticipated Xbox, Windows Store and Game Pass exclusive The Gunk and other Thunderful titles like Firegirl, Cursed to Golf, Source of Madness, Tinkertown and White Shadows. 

Alongside Mark’s headline hosting role, the event will also feature appearances from Thunderful Group CEO Brjánn Sigurgeirsson, Corporate Vice President at Xbox Sarah Bond, plus a few other surprise industry partners. 

Thunderful is proud to be partnering with Xbox and The MIX for Thunderful World. To sign up for the event and be the first to know all the important information ahead of the show on November 10th, head over to thunderful.world. As your one stop shop for all things Thunderful World, the website will be updated with new announcements and reveals as the event unfolds.

“Thunderful World is the perfect way for us to reach our existing fans and a global audience as we showcase our growing influence in the games development and publishing industry,” said CEO of Thunderful Group, Brjánn Sigurgeirsson. When we shared our plans with Mark, he instantly understood our vision and we are delighted he wants to help us share it with the world.”

“Thunderful World? I don’t remember agreeing to promote anything for Thunderful! Though Brjann did leave a book at my house that said something like that…,” said Mark Hamill on hosting the event. “In all seriousness though, when I saw the passion and artistry behind all the incredible games Thunderful are going to present, I was blown away.”  

“Bold, beautiful, and fun. Those were my first impressions of The Gunk when we first revealed it to the world,” said Sarah Bond, CVP of Game Creator Experience & Ecosystem at Xbox. “I’m so pleased to share more about it at Thunderful World and happy to work with the team to help bring the game exclusively to Xbox and Windows PC, day and date on Game Pass.”

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About Thunderful Games
Founded in 2017 Thunderful Games is one of the two business segments in Thunderful Group AB, the other being Thunderful Distribution. Over the last few years Thunderful Games has, organically and via acquisitions, grown into a global organization with eight development studios and over 300 employees. Besides the award-winning internal development pipeline, Thunderful Games also publishes a large number of third-party titles and invests in external game projects.

Players can participate in limited-time login events to earn special rewards and in-game bonuses

SEOUL – Nov. 9, 2021 – Highly anticipated mobile anime RPG Blue Archiveis officially available on Android and iOS devices. Players worldwide can now download the game through Google Play or the Apple App store and join the rapidly growing fan base, which already includes over a million pre-registered players globally.

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.

In celebration of the game’s official launch, publisher Nexon is hosting the exclusive reward event “Grand Open! Launch Special” until Tuesday, Nov. 30. Participants will receive the following in-game bonuses:

• 500 pyroxenes
• Valentine tea table to decorate the Schale cafe
• Shiny Bouquet

In addition, through the Arona’s Daily Attendance Event, players will have the opportunity to earn the following rewards each new day they log on:

• In-game currency credit
• Pyroxenes
• 150 action points
• Character growth items “Beginner Activity Report” and “Normal Activity Report” 

Blue Archive is now 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.
NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world’s first graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. Nexon currently services nearly 100 titles in more than 190 countries. The Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

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