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START YOUR ENGINES – CIRCUIT SUPERSTARS FROM SQUARE ENIX COLLECTIVE IS AVAILABLE NOW

Race your Heroes on the Iconic Top Gear Test Track and Compete for Championship Glory

LONDON ( 12th October, 2021)SQUARE ENIX® Ltd., and Original Fire Games today released the highly-anticipated top-down racing game CIRCUIT SUPERSTARS, a competitive game with a charming edge; built by racing fans, for racing fans. The game celebrates generations of multi-disciplinary motorsport, focusing on tactile driving that feels great – but also with a high skill ceiling, that will have players spending hours honing their perfect lap. The game is available to purchase on PC via Steam®, Xbox One, and is coming soon to the PlayStation®4 console and Nintendo Switch™ system.

Ahead of the game’s launch, CIRCUIT SUPERSTARS was thoroughly put to the test by luminaries from the motorsport and esports world, including IndyCar and former FORMULA 1 driver Romain Grosjean and FORMULA 1 star Lando Norris, alongside teammates from his esport team, Quadrant. As part of a BBC Studios and Top Gear collaboration, they were joined by a top-tier line up of motorsport, esports and YouTube stars who took on the CIRCUIT SUPERSTARS version of  Top Gear’s iconic Test Track, in a unique take on the “Star in a Reasonably Fast Car” feature. 
 
The game has launched with a special, free Top Gear DLC that offers players the opportunity to race their heroes on the iconic Top Gear Test Track. The track includes the Top Gear ‘Time Attack’ feature, giving players the unique opportunity to take to the track in a special Stig costume and perfect their racing lines against: Lando Norris, Romain Grosjean, Jamie Chadwick, Sam Bird, Steve “SuperGT” Brown, Charlie Martin, Jimmy Broadbent, Catie Munnings, Aarava and Conor Daly.
 
Racers will have access to the garage of their dreams, packed with 12 vehicles ready to compete on any of the 19 different tracks available, set in 13 vibrant locations. Players can enjoy a range of customisable liveries for both driver and cars, in addition to helmets and victory celebrations which can be unlocked by levelling up. There’s a racing style for everyone, with multiple motorsport disciplines represented in the game including Rallycross, Open wheel single-seaters, Trucks, GT racing and many more – and plenty more free content to come in the future!
 
Starting out is simple… but learning the nuances of each car’s unique handling and finding the best racing line around the corners of each track will be challenging. With the option of fuel usage, tire degradation and racing damage, even a good pit stop strategy could make the difference between hero and zero. Feel the rubber bite into the road as you pass the start/finish line and dive, with brakes squealing, into the first corner!
 
Whether you like to race solo or to challenge your friends, CIRCUIT SUPERSTARS features multiple racing options, including:

  • Online Multiplayer – Dive into specially-curated online multiplayer races with up to 12 players from around the globe.
  • Split Screen Local Multiplayer – Challenge up to three of your mates and skilful AI drivers
  • Grand Prix – Master all disciplines by conquering each of the single player tournaments designed for all 12 categories.
  • Free Play Mode – Create your own race events or tournaments

 
Phil Elliott, Head of Square Enix Collective says:CIRCUIT SUPERSTARS is a wonderful representation of how developers can combine a deep love of motorsport and of gaming to create something special for both communities. CIRCUIT SUPERSTARS is unique in how it offers charming, relaxed gaming to some players, as well as a challenging, rewarding racing simulation to others, all in the same game.”
 
Alberto Mastretta, Founder & Creative Director at Original Fire Games says: “Launching CIRCUIT SUPERSTARS is a huge accomplishment for us as a new studio, and we are so excited to release it today. This project has meant the world to us – motorsport has been a significant source of joy throughout our lives, and we have formed bonds with friends and family in physical and virtual race tracks. We have put everything we have into paying homage to the sport we love, to bring those same meaningful experiences to players.”
 
Carolina Mastretta, Founder & Studio Lead at Original Fire Games further added “Seeing incredible drivers like Lando Norris, Romain Grosjean, Jamie Chadwick and many others resonate with our game is a huge honour, it fuels our energy to keep building on what we’ve created so far. We’re excited to be on the track with all of you, sharing those special moments, and celebrating the world of motorsport together!” 
 
CIRCUIT SUPERSTARS is available NOW on PC (via Steam®) and Xbox One. It will also be coming soon to PlayStation®4 console and Nintendo Switch™ system.

For further information please visit: http://www.circuit-superstars.com/

Related Links:
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1097130/Circuit_Superstars/
Xbox: https://www.microsoft.com/store/productid/9ph3rr8mvfjl
Twitter: https://twitter.com/circuitsup
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CircuitSUP/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SquareEnixCollective
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/circuitsuperstars
#TopGear #CSupInvitational

About Original Fire Games

Original Fire Games is a small team originally started by three siblings from Mexico: Carolina, Carlos and Alberto Mastretta. Together they have a combined total of 14 years in game development, as well as more than 15 accumulated years of real motor racing experience. They are bringing every bit of that expertise and passion to Circuit Superstars to make a competitive game with a charming edge. Circuit Superstars is a love letter to the world of motorsport – made for the fans, by the fans.

About Square Enix Collective

Square Enix Collective® is a London-based division of Square Enix Ltd. The Collective programme was launched in 2014 to assist indie game developers build community awareness for hundreds of games pitches and has helped teams to raise in excess of $1.2 million via Kickstarter campaigns. Collective has now published and distributed a range of indie titles since April 2016 and is on the look-out for great new projects and talented teams to work with globally – whether it’s publishing support for a development that’s already funded, or investment to help the creation of a game.

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal®. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 164 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 83 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

 
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com.

About BBC Studios

BBC Studios, a global content company with bold British creativity at its heart, is a commercial subsidiary of the BBC Group, supporting the licence fee and enhancing programmes for UK audiences. Able to take an idea seamlessly from thought to screen and beyond, its activities span content financing, development, production, sales, branded services, and ancillaries across both its own productions, and programmes and formats made by high-quality UK independents. Award-winning British programmes made by the business are internationally recognised across a broad range of genres and specialisms, with brands like Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing with the Stars, Top Gear, Doctor Who and Bluey. BBC Studios has offices in over 20 markets globally, including ten production bases in the UK and production bases or partnerships in a further nine countries around the world. The company, which ordinarily makes around 2000 hours of content a year for both the BBC and third parties including Apple, Netflix and Migu, is a champion for British creativity around the world.  It is also a committed partner for the UK’s independent sector through a mix of equity partnerships, content investment and international distribution for programme titles.

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CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, EIDOS MONTREAL, FINAL FANTASY, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Circuit Superstars © Original Fire Games. All rights reserved. Developed by Original Fire Games. Published by Square Enix Limited. CIRCUIT SUPERSTARS and the ORIGINAL FIRE GAMES logo are trademarks of Original Fire Games.
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This Week in Red Dead Online: Double RDO$ and XP for Stealing Il Sovrano, Call to Arms Bonuses, Discounts, and More

Earn Double RDO$ and XP for Stealing Il Sovrano – Plus Bonuses and Extras for Outlasting Attackers in Call to Arms, Steep Discounts, and More

One of three precious gemstones — the yellow Il Sovrano — is making a pit stop in Rhodes en route to the States’ Fair in Sacramento. Should you find a way in and out of town, and manage to leave with the stone in your possession, you’ll earn 2X RDO$ and XP all week long.

Completing any Blood Money Opportunity with a Persistent Posse in tow between now and October 18 will yield a Reward for a free Ability Card and an Offer for 30% off any Weapon.

Join The Ranks of The Quick Draw Club No. 4 to Earn the Huntingdock Coat
Nefarious types who join the ranks of The Quick Draw Club No. 4 will earn the opportunity to don the Huntingdock Coat, a striking duster made from natural patterned cowhide, to help protect you from the elements and inclement weather out on the rough and rowdy frontier.

Call to Arms Bonuses and Extras
A wave of violence is sweeping across the frontier, meaning all Call to Arms maps are available once again to play — plus, you’ll earn double the usual XP for defending any location from wave after wave of attackers.

Team up with a Persistent Posse in any Call to Arms mode to receive a Reward for 3,000 Club XP. Additionally, players can earn one-time Capitale rewards by holding out and surviving the onslaught: reaching Wave 3 of any Call to Arms mode will land you 5 Capitale; reaching Wave 7 results in an additional 5 Capitale; making it all the way to Wave 10 will result in a sum of 10 additional Capitale, plus 2,000 Character XP.

All returning Red Dead Online players who log in to play this week will get 100 rounds of High Velocity Rifle and Revolver Ammo apiece to help them defend outposts from merciless attacks. Please allow up to 72 hours for your Rewards and Offers to arrive.

Discounts
Whether you’re embarking on a crime spree or protecting a holdout from one, you’re going to need supplies and upgrades.

Those looking to shoot their way out of any disputes might want to visit the Gunsmith or crack open the Catalogue, as all Rifles are 30% off, while all Ammo Crafting Pamphlets are 40% off at the Fence.

Switch up your skill set by taking 30% off Ability Card Upgrades and spice up your look by taking 30% off all Hats. Finally, mount up at your local Stable: all Mustangs are 30% off this week.

Prime Gaming Benefits
Red Dead Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account to Prime Gaming before October 25 will get a Reward for 40 Capitale and an Offer for 50% off the Mauser Pistol.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

WARNER BROS. GAMES LAUNCHES BACK 4 BLOOD

Original First-Person Zombie Shooter from Award-Winning Turtle Rock Studios Propels the Genre Forward with a Dynamic Cooperative Experience and Unique Take on PvP Combat 

Sydney, Australia – Oct. 13, 2021 – Warner Bros. Games today announced that Back 4 Blood, a new first-person cooperative zombie shooter, is now available for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), PlayStation®4 (PS4™) and PC, with cross-play and cross-generation support across all launch platforms. Back 4 Blood is also available now with Xbox Game Pass via Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, Windows PCs and mobile devices through Cloud Gaming (Beta) with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. As an Xbox Play Anywhere title for both Xbox and Windows PC, Back 4 Blood owners are entitled to both Xbox and Windows PC versions with shared saves, game add-ons and achievements. Additionally, owners of Back 4 Blood on PS4™ will have access to the game on PS5™ at no extra cost. 

To view and share the official Back 4 Blood – Launch Trailer

Developed by Turtle Rock Studios, the award-winning creators of the fan-favourite Left 4 Dead franchise, Back 4 Blood combines a dynamic co-op campaign with thrilling moment-to-moment gameplay and near endless replayability that can be played with up to four friends online. The game also features a unique take on competitive, team-based strategy through the game’s PvP (Player vs. Player) Swarm mode. The Back 4 Blood campaign takes place after a catastrophic outbreak where most of humanity has either been killed or infected by a parasitic Devil Worm. Gamers can play as apocalypse veterans called Cleaners, a group of spirited zombie slayers, as they take on the infected horrors known as the Ridden in their effort to reclaim the world. 

“We are thrilled to launch Back 4 Blood and partner with the talented team at Turtle Rock Studios to bring gamers an exciting new experience in the co-op zombie shooter genre,” said David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Games. “Back 4 Blood gives players action packed gameplay with different competitive encounters that we feel fans will really have fun playing.” 

Back 4 Blood encapsulates all of the hard work by the entire Turtle Rock Studios team to deliver a brand-new, best-in-class zombie shooter,” said Chris Ashton, Co-Founder and Design Director, Turtle Rock Studios. “This is the game we envisioned for our passionate and dedicated community, and we are proud to finally see it realised for our fans to enjoy.” 

Back 4 Blood features a diverse cast of eight playable characters making up the Ridden slaying crew known as the Cleaners, including Holly, Walker, Doc, Karlee, Jim, Hoffman, Evangelo and Mom. Each Cleaner has their own in-game perks and secondary weapon to complement their distinct personalities, as they take on countless Ridden variants throughout the fight, from towering Tallboys, beastly Breakers and grotesque Ogres to screeching Snitches, ravenous Hags and many more. 

Back 4 Blood utilises the innovative Card System, a new rogue-lite component that enhances the experience with each playthrough, ensuring that every gameplay session feels unique. Players can easily dive into the Card System’s vast customisation options to create their own fully personalised deck of cards to combat the adaptive A.I. known as the Game Director, which monitors actions behind-the-scenes and responds accordingly by adding obstacles such as special Ridden mutations through Card System modifiers known as Corruption Cards. Players can change up the gameplay by utilising specific cards to strategise against the Game Director, from amplifying equipment to reloading weapons, as they take on hordes of enemies in their path. 

Swarm mode in Back 4 Blood accompanies the game’s cooperative campaign elements with more gut-wrenching action and a new twist on PvP gameplay. Two squads of four can face off against each other in a best-of-three series of rounds as teams swap between playing as the Cleaners and the Ridden. Points are then awarded based on how long the Cleaners can stay alive and endure Ridden attacks, with the team that clocks the most time winning the match. While playing from the Ridden perspective, gamers can choose from nine Ridden types, each with different characteristics that can be upgraded with enhancements called mutations and then used collectively to aid the team and help turn the tide as the match progresses. 

The Back 4 BloodStandard Edition is available for $99.95 AUD (RRP). The digital only Back 4 Blood: Deluxe Edition is available for $149.95 AUD (RRP), including the base game and Annual Pass featuring three upcoming downloadable content drops. The Back 4 Blood: Ultimate Edition is available for $159.95 AUD (RRP) including the base game, Annual Pass, Four-Character Battle Hardened Skin Pack and additional digital in-game items (Rare Banner, Spray, Emblem and Title). 

To learn more about Back 4 Blood, please visit Back4Blood.com or join the community conversation on Facebook (Back4Blood), Instagram (Back4Blood), Twitter (@Back4Blood), Twitch (Turtle Rock Studios), YouTube (Back4Blood) or Discord (Turtle Rock Studios). 

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About Warner Bros. Games 

Warner Bros. Games is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based gaming for both internal and third-party game titles. Additional information about Warner Bros. Games can be found at www.warnerbrosgames.com

About Turtle Rock Studios 

Turtle Rock Studios is an award-winning independent game developer best known for its work on AAA franchises like Left 4 Dead, Evolve, and Counter-Strike. Turtle Rock Studios is currently developing the co-op shooter, Back 4 Blood, in partnership with Warner Bros. Games. 

Back 4 Blood™ © 2021 Turtle Rock Studios, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Back 4 Blood™ and the Back 4 Blood™ logo are the trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Slamfire, Inc. throughout the world. Turtle Rock Studios® and the Turtle Rock Studios® logo are the trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Turtle Rock Studios, Inc. throughout the world. Published by WB Games Inc.  

NBA 2K22 – Arcade Edition Coming to Apple Arcade on October 19

First Look at NBA® 2K22 Arcade Edition Coming Exclusively to Apple Arcade on October 19 

New gameplay trailer highlights authentic NBA 2K action optimized for Apple devices

2K today unveiled a trailer for NBA 2K22 Arcade Edition, showcasing an authentic NBA 2K experience built exclusively for Apple Arcade that will be available on October 19. The first look at the NBA action and exclusive modes such as The Association and MyCOURT in NBA 2K22 Arcade Edition can be found in the trailer below. 

In the all-new The Association mode, players can be the GM or Head Coach of their favourite NBA Franchises and build their own NBA dream teams, while in MyCOURT, players can level up stats with special drills in a custom court tailored to their individual athletes. Fans can also compete head-to-head with a friend in Online Multiplayer mode, play 3v3 street basketball in Blacktop mode, start a personal NBA journey in MyCAREER mode or jump into Quick Match featuring the latest 2021-22 NBA rosters.

For more information on the included modes, features, supported languages and more, visit the Apple App Store.

Follow NBA 2K on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest NBA 2K22 news.

Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

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VIDEO GAMES MEET COMIC BOOKS: LEARN MORE ABOUT BEYOND A STEEL SKY’S UNIQUE ART STYLE IN A NEW DEV DIARY

Sydney, Australia – October 13, 2021 – Studio Revolution Software and publisher Microids are delighted to unveil a Dev Diary for Beyond a Steel Sky, exploring the game’s unique art style. From Charles Cecil, creator of the Broken Sword series, with art direction by Dave Gibbons, legendary comic book artist behind Watchmen, Beyond a Steel Sky is the spiritual successor to the classic Beneath a Steel Sky. The game will launch November 30 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles and Nintendo Switch.

In this new Dev Diary, Art Directors Dave Gibbons and Sucha Singh detail the artistic intent and process behind Beyond a Steel Sky. “What we’ve done is to give it a comic book look, because we felt it was really appropriate to the game” explains Dave Gibbons. To achieve this distinct comic book style, Revolution wrote a custom cel-shading tool, ToonToy, which emulates Dave’s hand-drawn comic book style in real time. As well as achieving an aesthetic objective, this visual style helps focus the eye on key, important background objects that are important for gameplay.

The game’s visual design developed from the close collaboration between Dave Gibbons and Revolution Software’s art team, thanks to a fruitful iterative process where each fed off the other’s expertise, both technically and artistically. “It’s a very fluid process, providing very fast feedback as well. I can do a couple dozen drawings and I’ll get feedback that same day.” adds Dave.

Of course, aspects of Beyond a Steel Sky’s art style take inspiration from Beneath a Steel Sky, featuring numerous references to the previous game. “But newcomers won’t need to have played the original to enjoy Beyond. Both sets of fans will be happy.” says Sucha Singh.

Key features:

  • A fascinating sci-fi world – An adventure set within a dynamic world, populated by willful characters driven by motivations that the player can subvert. In combination with a unique hacking tool, multiple solutions to puzzles emerge from player choices.
  • A thrilling story full of humour – Unravel dark conspiracies, defeat a terrifying antagonist in this dramatic, humorous, cyberpunk thriller, which explores contemporary themes: social control, AI, and total surveillance.
  • A unique 3D comic book art style – A beautifully detailed, comic-book styled world, from the mind of legendary comic artist Dave Gibbons.
  • Ingenious puzzles – Intelligent puzzles are interwoven with an intriguing dramatic narrative to deliver a compelling gameplay experience.

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Check out the game’s Beyond a Steel Book and Utopia Editions!

The Beyond a Steel Book Edition contains:

  • An Exclusive Steelbook® featuring comic artwork from Dave Gibbons
  • The game on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch
  • The game’s Original Soundtrack (digital format)
  • A Sticker Sheet

The Utopia Edition includes all items available in the Beyond a Steel Book Edition:

  • A Unique Collector’s Box
  • An Exclusive Hologram Lamp
  • A 50-page Mini Artbook
  • 5 Holo-ad Cards
  • Exchangeable Dog Tags (keychain & necklace)
  • An Enamel Pin
  • 2 XXL Premium Stickers

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Or visit our website: http://www.microids.com/

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About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset, Philippe Dessoly and Pierre Adane), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

About Revolution Software

Founded in 1990, Revolution is a world-leading developer of narrative-driven adventure video games with titles such as the Broken Sword series, Beneath a Steel Sky and numerous major licenses. Having been played by over 10 million players, Revolution’s Broken Sword is one of the world’s best loved adventure series.

HyperX Achieves 20 Million Gaming Headsets Shipping Milestone

Sydney, Australia – Oct. 13, 2021 – HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced it has shipped over 20 million gaming headsets1 since launching HyperX Cloud gaming headsets in April 2014. Underscoring an unwavering commitment to provide comfortable gear for hours of gameplay, HyperX has developed a full line of headsets that deliver high quality sound and performance for gaming, listening to music, watching videos, and chatting. With gaming headsets designed to work with PCs, consoles and mobile devices, HyperX is a leader in the audio gaming market.

“Since the launch of the first HyperX gaming headset in 2014, we’ve steadily evolved our designs and selection of products to become an industry leader for quality, comfort, and sound,” said Kevin Hague, general manager, HyperX. “As competitive and casual gaming continues to gain popularity across PCs, consoles, and mobile platforms, we strive to further advance our headsets to new levels and look forward to delivering the next 20 million high quality headphones to discerning customers worldwide.”

HyperX offers a variety of PC, console and wireless headsets to deliver best-in-class products designed to enhance the gaming experience. HyperX’s line of Cloud gaming headsets provide superior performance, comfort and quality designed to meet the most rigorous demands of all gamers. Highlighting support for the esports community and delivering professional-grade gaming gear for both PC and console gamers, HyperX is celebrating a range of product and company milestones, including:

–         2014First Gaming Headset with Comfort in Mind – the HyperX Cloud
–         2015HyperX Cloud II with USB Audio Control Box and Virtual 7.1 Surround Sound
–         2016First Official Xbox Licensed CloudX; CloudX™ Pro Gaming Headset
–         2017Next-Generation Cloud Alpha Gaming Headset with Dual Chamber Technology
–         2018Cloud MIX™ Gaming Headset with Bluetooth Technology
–         2019HyperX Adds Officially Licensed PlayStation®4 Gaming Headsets
–         2020HyperX Cloud Revolver™ Gaming Headset with 7.1 Surround Sound
–         2021HP Acquires HyperX; Achieves 20 Million Gaming Headsets Shipping Milestone

Since launching its first gaming headsets in 2014, HyperX has expanded its Cloud gaming headset product lineup to include a variety of PC, console, and wireless gaming headsets for a range of gaming needs and applications. The HyperX brand is recognised for delivering high-quality products, including gaming headsets, keyboards, mice, mouse pads, and microphones. 

1  Based on internal HyperX records of headsets shipped since 2014.

About HyperX

For 18 years, HyperX’s mission has been to develop gaming solutions for every type of gamer and the company is consistently recognised for delivering products that provide superior comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. Under the tagline of “WE’RE ALL GAMERS,” HyperX gaming headsets, keyboards, mice, USB microphones, and console accessories are the choice of everyday gamers as well as celebrity ambassadors, pro gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclockers worldwide because they meet stringent product specifications and are built with best-in-class components.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/hyperx

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hyperxanz    

About HP

HP Inc. creates technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere. Through our product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers, and 3D printing solutions, we engineer experiences that amaze. More information about HP Inc. is available at http://www.hp.com .

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Spaceflight Simulator Explores Our Solar System on Steam Early Access in Q1 2022 

Spaceflight Simulator Explores Our Solar System on Steam Early Access in Q1 2022 

Nintendo Switch Takes the Launch Pad Next Year 

MARIBOR, Slovenia – 12 October 2021 – Spaceflight Simulator, a game with real-life physics where astronauts and engineers build their own rockets and explore the universe, prepares for take off via Steam Early Access in Q1 2022. Developer Stefo Mai Morojna has sent more than 20 million space explorers into the cosmos via the App Store and Google Play, built a Discord community of more than 30,000 rocket scientists and counting, and already has a Nintendo Switch version planned for lift off in 2022 simultaneously with the PC 1.0 release.

Choose from a plethora of parts like fuel tanks, payload systems, and engines employing completely accurate rocket physics, to construct advanced spaceships capable of reaching the furthest depths of the Milky Way. Let your imagination run free while mixing and matching parts to build the rocket of your dreams or recreate famous SpaceX, Apollo, and NASA rockets to blast off from the Earth on exuberant expeditions. 

Explore a vast, realistically sized solar system. Experience the extreme heat and dense atmosphere of Venus, the cold red dusky mountains of Mars, its low-gravity twin moons Phobos and Deimos, or stick a little closer to home and initiate a Moon landing with easy to pick up but challenging to master controls.

Join a community of space-enthusiasts that has launched more than 300 million rockets into the great beyond via iOS and Android devices. The Parts, Skins, Planets and Bundle DLC currently available for mobile enters orbit for Steam Early Access at launch so explorers can traverse Jupiter and its four moons right out the gate alongside new rocket parts and ship skins debuting in Early Access and exclusive for PC.

“It’s hard to believe a project started from my bedroom as a job application for Kerbal Space Program has been played by tens of millions of people and is now coming to PC and Nintendo,” said Stefo Mai Morojna, lead developer. “Needless to say, I didn’t get the job. But I did get a passionate community just as excited about space exploration as I am!”

Spaceflight Simulator lands on Steam Early Access in Q1 2022 for $11.99 USD. The game supports English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, German, Dutch, Polish, Turkish, Russian, Arabic, Malay, Indonesian, Korean, and Japanese languages.

For more information, follow @SpaceflightSim on Twitter, like its Facebook page, subscribe to its YouTube channel, or join the expedition via Discord.

About Stefo Mai Morojna

Based in Slovenia, Stefo started working on the Spaceflight Simulator as a job application in hopes to work with Kerbal Space Program. While he never heard back from them, his project later became a hit mobile app downloaded more than 20 million times. Now, he has an entire team dedicated to expanding his passion for gaming and space, and bringing expeditions to even more people on consoles.

HUDDLE UP WITH STAR-LORD AND THE GANG FOR A GLIMPSE OF THE GAME PLAN AHEAD OF MARVEL’S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY’S OCTOBER 26 RELEASE

Mötley Crüe kickstarts the hype in new launch trailer

MONTRÉAL, CANADA (October 12, 2021) – Today, Eidos-Montréal released the official launch trailer for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy showcasing a taste of the antics and escapades that await the interplanetary team in their out-of-this-world narrative adventure. The fate of the galaxy is in the hands of a ragtag band of misfits…what could go wrong?

Watch the launch trailer here

 Set to Mötley Crüe’s headbanging “Kickstart My Heart,” the launch trailer helps answer that question, showcasing just some of the chaotic action to ensue. Although their differences often lead them into trouble, on the battlefield, each of the Guardians contributes something special to the team; explosive specialist Rocket is well-equipped to dish out area-of-effect damage, Groot provides unparalleled defensive support, Drax powers through any resistance head-on and Gamora lends swift and precise swordsmanship to the squad. As Star-Lord, players will call the shots both on the battlefield and throughout the story.
 
In the trailer, fans will also get a peek at the myriad of colorful characters that the Guardians will encounter in their travels across the galaxy, including fan-favorites from the Marvel universe alongside completely original characters.
 
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy will be available on PlayStation®5 console, PlayStation®4 console, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, PC, and streaming via GeForce NOW on October 26, 2021. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cloud Version for Nintendo Switch also coming to select regions October 26.
 
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About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media. For more information visit https://www.marvel.com 
© 2021 MARVEL

About Eidos-Montréal
Established in 2007, Eidos-Montréal™ is a premiere developer of interactive entertainment based on new intellectual properties and beloved franchises including the acclaimed Tomb Raider® and Deus Ex® series. Renowned as master storytellers, the studio builds immersive worlds and adventures that create lasting memories for players across the globe. Eidos-Montréal crafts its multiple interactive projects with close-knit teams in a hybrid work environment, keeping their focus on creativity and technological innovation.
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World Esports Day returns for 2021 to promote competitive gaming and raise money to get COVID-19 vaccines to developing nations

London, October 12, 2021 |The British Esports Association is proud to announce that it will host the second annual World Esports Day, due to take place on Saturday 23rd October 2021 and bring people together for a global celebration of esports.

Following on from the success of last year’s activities, the event is coming back bigger and better to increase awareness of the positive impacts that esports has on society.

The campaign aims to celebrate all things competitive gaming, including the players, tournaments, streams, content, as well as other areas that help to build up the industry.

World Esports Day is backed by the British Esports Association, as well as having further support from the Global Esports Federation, Singapore Esports Association and Twitch.

After raising money for Special Effect in last year’s event, this year the selected charity is COVAX.

‘COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access, abbreviated as COVAX, is a worldwide initiative aimed at access to COVID-19 vaccines directed by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, and the World Health Organization.’ 

In light of the pandemic, British Esports decided it was best to support this charity in its journey to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to countries all around the world.

Funds raised will go straight to COVAX and allow more people globally to be protected amidst the current global situation. 

There are several ways to get involved with #WorldEsportsDay, whether you are an individual or organisation.

Some of the many things to do include: hosting an event, running a stream, doing an educational piece or even just promoting esports through social media.

To give some inspiration, these are some of the activities completed last year:

RAF vs student show matches
Warzone Tournament
Fundraising Stream
Social Media Post
Merchandise Promotion

World Esports day allows for organisations to let their creativity shine through and help to celebrate all of the positive aspects of esports with people from around the globe. Download our activity deck:
British Esports has created a deck for individuals and organisations to gain more of an understanding about the day itself, as well as how they can get involved.

This deck outlines the processes behind things like donations to give you more of an understanding about what happens in a more detailed way.

As well as the deck, there are also several assets and resources available to help get activities started, and for you to show your support for the campaign. 

These include:
– Social media templates
– Streaming overlays
– Donation ticker
– High-quality logos

All of the World Esports Day assets provided have the space for individuals and organisations to include their own branding, whilst showing their support for the day.

If you have any questions about the day, or how to get involved, contact us through [email protected], alternatively make sure to check out the World Esports Day website.

Already have a plan for an activity? Fill out the form to let us know what you’re doing to celebrate so we can help support. Remember to use the hashtag #WorldEsportsDay and let us know what you are doing to celebrate.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Review

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl

Developer: Ludosity
Publisher: GameMill Entertainment
Platforms:Switch, PC, Xbox One, Playstation 4 (Reviewed), Playstation 5, Xbox One S|X
Release Date: Available Now
Price: $49.99 – Available Here | $69.95 – Available Here

Overview

We’ve seen a lot of Nicktoons titles over the years. Nicktoons RacingNicktoons Baseball, and so on have basically acted as semi-average fare to capture kids’ eyes – while possibly tugging on another market or two with a bit of nostalgia. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl looks to do the same but was released with a lot of hype behind it as it’s an unaplogetic Smash clone with a roster that is sure to get the attention of a lot of us older gamers out there. Is timing everything, or was the hype here a bit unnecessary? Let’s find out.  

Story 

I wish I had something to write about here. Even though fighters are not known for their narrative, with the characters involved, some sort of silly story bringing together this cast would have been just fine and filled out the game. Characters do have text dialogue, but outside of a one-liner before battle, there isn’t really much story to speak of. On top of that, the dialogue is not interactive between characters, so SpongeBob or Helga will be saying the same thing to just about anyone they encounter. Is story needed in this genre? No, not at all, but with Nicktoons that were chosen due to their personality and fit, it feels like a missed opportunity for All-Star Brawl to leave out such a simple addition.

 

Gameplay 

So how does this clone stack up? Mostly, things are rather competent. Each character has an assortment of moves, and players have a goal of knocking the opposing foes off the map. Every face-button input has a small set of attacks, special moves, and so on – which all work well for the characters involved. That said, there isn’t anything else to really make this brawler pop. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the small touches that go a long way to enhance each character’s moveset. For instance, Catdog can switch between species, with each having their own themed special attacks that act as throwbacks to the show. From Sandy’s karate to April relying on studio equipment, these moves fit well here and do a lot to give the player a more fleshed out feeling that they are playing as the character from a Nicktoon. 

In almost every way, this game is a Smash clone. The menus, the HUD, and so on mimic All-Star Brawl’s inspiration closely, which does nothing but enhance the gameplay. The stages are also a joy to play on, as they are interactive set pieces, ripped from cartoons they’re inspired by. Everything should be perfect, but instead, the more Easter eggs you find, the emptier this shell feels. There are no large smash attacks. No items, or silly assist summons. Just fighting and knocking the opponent out based on the damage they collected. 

It’s such a shame as I do think this could have had the potential to compete. I mean, the love is there. It’s one of those games that had a passionate team who obviously knew the source material and cared about making a good game yet seemed to lack the assets and time to make it all continuously exciting as a whole experience. After just a few rounds of Arcade Mode, I found myself already bored with the character I had and ready to choose another. Once you explore the small roster, there are a few other modes to play such as a sports mode and slightly varied activities, but without unlockable content other than stickers and loading screens, the rewards simply do not match the monotony that comes during long sessions. Online and local multiplayer do add a lot to get more time out of the game, and the net code was fine. Regardless- solo or with a friend, I just kept thinking “OK, I’m good now”. I think fighting games need more, and with this cast- it is a disappointment we only got to scratch the surface of what a competent Smash clone could be in this wacky universe. 

Visuals 

The character models are outstanding. From getting every pixel perfect on Powdered Toast Man to playing as Ren and Stimpy as a duo, each cast member look as they should and feel just like you would expect. Animations are also clean and do give a great sense of variety for the attacks. Like I mentioned, it is all about the little things that give this game its greatest attribute, which is the attention to detail that was applied to the roster from a visual standpoint. 

Audio

While the visuals are great, the audio is yet another downfall to the experience. There are no original voices present for these characters, so playing as anyone takes time to get used to due to that emptiness that comes with seeing a mute SpongeBob or a silent “Loud” family member. The soundtrack is sure to be divisive as well, featuring generic tunes that try to mimic theme songs from the official Nicktoons, but still feel very distant as they do nothing to bring out any atmosphere to the overall experience. I got excited at the City Dump stage as the scream from “Aaahh!! Real Monsters!” starts out the song, only to go into this wonky beat that pulled me back out of the world, where I then began to reach for my phone and play the real deal while the game was played on mute. I can see the effort and attempts made, but when you are dealing with anything licensed and you have the official license for the characters, it seems like an odd decision to omit the music that made these cartoons a delight. 

Overall

I have a long history with Nicktoons, which makes Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl a difficult pill to swallow. The gameplay is great at its core- but that’s the problem. It’s just a core. There are no bells and whistles. No chaos or excitement that makes these characters feel like themselves. Nicktoons are nostalgic for generations of kids, and I get why there was so much hype as All-Star Brawl effortlessly nails its gameplay and visuals where it counts. However, without music, voice acting, or any personality, this brawler comes off more as a novelty than a real contender, offering a hollow visitation to worlds and characters that deserve so much more. After all, they’re not just cartoons, they’re Nicktoons. 

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