SAN DIEGO – February 25, 2022 – Psyonix, the San Diego video game developer, announced that The Batman Bundle will be available in Rocket League on March 2 on all platforms!

Licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC, The Batman Bundle will feature the Batmobile (2022), Batmobile (2022) Engine Audio, Batmobile (2022) Wheels, Dark Knight Matte Paint Finish, Batmobile (2022) Boost, Batmobile (2022) Trail, a Reel Life Decal, and The Batman Goal Explosion. The bundle will be available in the Rocket League Item Shop for 1100 Credits from March 2 to March 8.

The Limited Time Mode (LTM) Gotham City Rumble will also make a return for the same duration as The Batman Bundle. In Gotham City Rumble, Rumble mode is transformed and power-ups are now themed after Batman and his enemies. Players can use The Joker’s Boxing Glove, Harley’s Hammer instead of the Boot, Poison Ivy’s vines instead of the Grappling Hook, and more while facing off in Beckwith Park (Gotham Night).

The Batmobile (2022) is the newest Batmobile to be featured in Rocket League. The Batmobile (1989), The Dark Knight’s Tumbler, and Batmobile (2016) were previously available in last year’s annual Haunted Hallows event.

To learn more about The Batman Bundle, please read the latest blog post HERE.

If you or a member of your team is interested in a code for The Batman Bundle, please let us know and we will send you a code when the bundle becomes available in the game on March 2.

ABOUT ROCKET LEAGUE
Winner or nominee of more than 150 “Game of the Year” awards, Rocket League is one of the most critically acclaimed sports games of our generation. Rocket League is a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem with easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven competition. Available on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on Epic Games Store, Rocket League includes nearly endless customization possibilities, online Ranks and Competitive Tournaments, a fully featured offline season mode, multiple game types, casual and competitive online matches, and special “Mutators” that let you change the rules entirely.

To learn more about Rocket League, please visit www.RocketLeague.com, “Like” it on Facebook, and follow it on Twitter @RocketLeague for all the latest developer updates and news.

ABOUT PSYONIX™
Based in San Diego, CA, Psyonix is a critically acclaimed video game developer and a leading expert in Unreal Engine technology. For more than 20 years, the studio has been a driving force behind some of the most successful games in the industry, including Gears of War, Mass Effect 3, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Bulletstorm, Unreal Tournament III, Unreal Tournament 2004, and the award-winning sports-action hit, Rocket League®. Psyonix joined the Epic Games family in 2019. 

© 2015-2022 Psyonix LLC. Rocket League, Psyonix, and all related marks and logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Psyonix LLC. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. 

ABOUT WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment 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 can be found at www.wbgames.com. 

ABOUT DC
DC is one of the largest publishers of comics and graphic novels in the world and home to some of the most iconic and recognizable characters ever created. As a creative unit of WarnerMedia, DC is charged with strategically integrating its stories and characters across film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, interactive games, and the DC Universe Infinite digital subscription service. For more information visit dccomics.com and dcuniverse.com. 

Gameloft announced today that it has become the latest studio to join the Playing for the Planet Alliance, a collective effort by the video games industry to reduce its carbon footprint and integrate environmental activations into their games.

In joining the Playing for the Planet Alliance – facilitated by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) – game companies have made commitments ranging from integrating green activations in games, decreasing their plastic usage, planting trees, and reducing their carbon footprint to support the global environmental agenda. Green activations refer to educational content focusing on different environmental topics integrated in video games.

Gameloft joins current members of the Alliance, including Sony, Microsoft, Ubisoft and Supercell. An outline of the commitments that have been made through the Alliance can be viewed at the Playing for the Planet Alliance website.

General Manager – COO, Baudouin Corman said, “We see the world as our playground, and as a leader in the gaming industry, we need, should and want to make a difference through our games and practices to take action on the climate crisis. To be at the forefront of such initiatives in the gaming industry, it seems essential for us to join Playing for the Planet Alliance and to take an active part in the discussions and actions within the Alliance to foster a better world.”

As part of their commitments, Gameloft agrees to undertake the following initiatives within the next twelve months: inspire action through play by participating in the Green Game Jam in 2022, to place green activations in play. They will also commit to contribute to decarbonation across all scopes of the business.

“The video games industry has the ability to engage, inspire and captivate the imaginations of billions of people across the world. This makes them a hugely important partner in addressing the climate emergency,” said Sam Barratt, Chief of Youth, Education and Advocacy in UNEP’s Ecosystems Division. “We are very happy to have the support of Gameloft. We need all hands on deck to keep the planet below a 1.5 degree temperature increase and the video gaming industry is a new ally in the race for nature positive planet.”

Since the Playing for the Planet Alliance was launched, the initiative has supported its members’ efforts to reduce their carbon footprint and inspired its members to integrate authentic green activations into games with existing player bases through the Green Game Jam. The 2nd annual Green Game Jam held earlier this year featured 30 mobile and console game companies – up from 11 in its inaugural year – showcasing new green activations in their live games with the aim of hundreds of millions of players on restoration and conservation of forests and oceans.

These commitments were facilitated by UNEP with the support of Playmob. The GRID-Arendal Playing for the Planet study outlines how the video games industry, reaching 2.6 billion people globally, can support action on the environmental agenda.

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About the Playing for the Planet Alliance

The Playing for the Planet Alliance was launched during the Climate Summit at UN Headquarters in New York. In total, the members of the Alliance have the ability to reach more than 1 billion video game players. In joining the Alliance, members have made commitments ranging from integrating green activations in games, reducing their emissions, and supporting the global environmental agenda through initiatives ranging from planting millions of trees to reducing plastic in their products. The initiative is facilitated by UNEP with the support of GRID-Arendal and Playmob.

Members of the Playing for the Planet Alliance: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc, Bornholm Game Days, Creative Mobile, Creative Assembly, Dropledge, Game, E-Line, EGDF, FGOL, GameDuell, Green Man Gaming, Internet of Elephants, IGEA, ISFE, MAG Interactive, Microsoft, Niantic, Neogames Finland, Perp Games, Pixel Federation, Playmob, Rovio, Reliance, Sony, SEGA Europe, Space Ape, Sports Interactive, Strangeloop, Supercell, Sybo, SNJV, Tigertron, TiMi Studios, Ubisoft, Unity, Ukie, ustwo games, WildWorks, and 37 Interactive Entertainment

About the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)

UNEP is the leading global voice on the environment. It provides leadership and encourages partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.

A time to reflect on the past and envision the future

The 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, Sweden, was the first-ever UN conference with the word “environment” in its title. The creation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) was one of the most visible outcomes of this conference of many firsts. UNEP was created quite simply to be the environmental conscience of the UN and the world. Activities taking place through 2022 will look at significant progress made as well as what’s ahead in decades to come

About Gameloft:

Leader in the development and publishing of games, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, two of which are featured in the “Top 10 iOS Games by All-Time Worldwide Downloads” from App Annie. Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Dragon Mania Legends, Modern Combat and Dungeon Hunter and also partners with major rights holders including Disney®, LEGO®, Universal, Illumination Entertainment, Hasbro®, Fox Digital Entertainment, Mattel®, Lamborghini® and Ferrari®. Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries and employs 3,600 people worldwide. Every month, 58 million unique users can be reached by advertisers in Gameloft games with Gameloft for brands, a leading B2B offering dedicated to brands and agencies. Gameloft is a Vivendi company.

All trademarks referenced above are owned by their respective trademark owners.

Ziggurat Interactive Revives a Retro Classic with All-New World Championship Boxing Manager™ 2

Prolific Retro Publisher Unveils Their New Sports Management Simulation that Puts Players in the Role of Boxing and Business Manager

DENVER, COLORADO (February 25, 2022) — Ziggurat Interactive, publisher of multiplatform retro and modern games, today announced the addition of World Championship Boxing Manager 2 to their roster of upcoming titles. Set for release in spring 2022, the game is the official sequel to 1991’s highly regarded World Championship Boxing Manager and will offer players a winning one-two punch of business tycoon and boxing simulation gameplay. This iteration not only captures the essence of the original, but expands upon it, offering updated visuals, deeper gameplay with RPG-like skill selection, and new characters based on former pro boxers Rocky Marciano™ and Sugar Ray Robinson™.

Get ready to rock the ring this Spring when World Championship Boxing Manager 2 arrives on PC (Steam and GOG.com), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch!

World Championship Boxing Manager 2 features retro-tastic 32-bit styled visuals and modernizes the series by adding dynamic lighting, a tighter boxing simulation engine, an updated interface, and more fights than you can shake your glove at! 

The boxing world is at your fingertips in this deeply detailed and outrageously entertaining sports management simulation. Enlist competitive fighters, recruit top-notch staff, and ride the hype train all the way to endorsement city! Watch it all play out in the ring as your fighter takes the throne…or takes a fall. 

World Championship Boxing Manager 2 adds a stadium’s worth of new features via Twitch integration for streamers. Various features allow a streamer’s chat to activate a variety of in-game effects. For example, “Viewer Controlled Crowds” can push the in-game crowd to perform cheers, chants, or animations like “the wave.” Similarly, audience members can buff or debuff the streamer’s (or the opponent’s) stats and strategies!

Interested in getting a first look? Sign up to join our closed beta test at ziggurat.games/beta.

Features of World Championship Boxing Manager 2 include:

• A modernization of a heavy-hitting classic that combines boxing simulation with tycoon-styled management gameplay
   
• An awesome stable of sluggers and staff, including licensed characters Rocky Marciano™ and Sugar Ray Robinson™!  
• 32-bit visuals with modern features including dynamic lighting and fight cam to watch your fighter duke it out in real-time 
• A Story Mode with branching paths adds replayability and encourages players to take on the challenges of each in their own way 
• An extensive skills point system lets players build the pugilist of their dreams. Be it a hard-hitting ring king, a one-punch wonder, or a super stamina warrior of the knock-down-drag-out fight; it’s up to the player to create a training path to victory 
• An in-depth tutorial system for teaching newcomers to boxing what it’s all about 
• A complete hiring system lets players ensure they have the best training team (and business managers) for their fighters — even if some of that staff might be a little unorthodox 
• Twitch integration allows streamers and their viewers to take part in the experience together, getting the in-game crowd pumped up, placing viewer names on ringside banners, and allowing the audience to even trigger special in-match events 
• Jam-packed with the humor, heart, and personality that made the original game so popular!

World Championship Boxing Manager 2 will be available for Windows PC via Steam and GoG.com, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in spring 2022.

About Ziggurat Interactive 

Ziggurat Interactive was launched in late 2019 with the goal of preserving and expanding the legacy of video games. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Ziggurat creates and celebrates games — expanding the audience for both retro and new titles by making them accessible to all types of players across multiple platforms. 

About Mega Cat Studios

Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Mega Cat Studios is a creative first video game developer with a retro ethos and a culture of innovation. Their library of past titles includes modern platform releases as well as retro, cartridge-only experiences At their core, they are a passionate global team of game developers and artists who seek to create meaningful experiences through their games and services.

Rocky Marciano™ is a trademark of the Family of Rocky Marciano.
Sugar Ray Robinson™ is a trademark of Sugar Ray Robinson Licensing & Properties.

World Championship Boxing Manager is a trademark of Ziggurat Interactive in the United States and other countries. All rights reserved.
 

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ADVENTURE ARRIVES FOR THE BRAVE IN ELDEN RING, NOW AVAILABLE FROM BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA INC.

2022’s Most Anticipated Game Arrives to Whisk Players Away on FromSoftware’s Latest Epic Adventure 

IRVINE, Calif., (February 25, 2022) – A grand adventure across The Lands Between awaits as BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. releases ELDEN RING™, an expansive Action-RPG game developed by FromSoftware Inc., for the PlayStation^®5, PlayStation^®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM^®. Escape into a sprawling realm steeped in a rich and bloody history crafted by Hidetaka Miyazaki – creator of the influential and critically acclaimed DARK SOULS^® video game series; and George R.R. Martin – author of The New York Times’ best-selling fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire. 

Take on the role of a Tarnished, a visitor from another land washed ashore onto the edge of the brutally broken realms of The Lands Between. Devastated by the shattering of the Elden Ring, which kept peace and order throughout the land, players must hunt down former rulers and demi-gods to piece the Elden Ring back together and take the mantle of Elden Lord. From heavy-hitting knights, nimble thieves, elusive archers, and powerful sorcerers, or a mix of multiple disciplines, ELDEN RING allows for a true role-playing experience giving players the ability to experiment and find their preferred play style. Equip skills to weapons from a myriad of options found throughout the land to further expand and enhance combat options. Players can also summon spirits they find on their journey to fight alongside them to help even the odds against tougher foes.

ELDEN RING weaves FromSoftware’s critically acclaimed level design and unique storytelling expertise with a handcrafted overworld filled with exciting and mysterious content players can uncover by exploring the diverse world either on foot or riding Torrent, the Spectral Steed. There is always something exciting or unexpected to find behind every corner of this vast world. 

ELDEN RING features both cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes. Summoned players can help each other tackle tough enemy encounters or explore the world together. Players can also invade other people’s worlds in the game’s completive multiplayer mode. It’s kill or be killed as the invader tries to defeat other players for valuable rewards.

“ELDEN RING brings FromSoftware’s unique perspective on action-RPG gameplay and fantasy storytelling into its biggest title to date,” said Mike Chang, Senior Director Digital Marketing and Business at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “We are incredibly excited for returning fans and new players to explore this first step in this very exciting new franchise.”

Be sure to check out exclusive ELDEN RING apparel launching today from Cloak at https://cloakbrand.com

ELDEN RING is rated “M” for Mature by the ESRB. The game is available now in the Americas for the PlayStation^®5, PlayStation^®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM^®. For more information regarding ELDEN RING, please visit https://www.eldenring.com or join the conversation on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/EldenRing. To find out more about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America’s other products, please visit https://www.bandainamcoent.com or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS or join the conversation on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of the BANDAI NAMCO Group, is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z®, and ONE PIECE®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS

A MYSTERIOUS STORY OF A MYSTERIOUS DREAM! JOIN SOPHIE AND FRIENDS ON AN ALL-NEW ADVENTURE IN ATELIER SOPHIE 2: THE ALCHEMIST OF THE MYSTERIOUS DREAM, OUT NOW

Explore the Dream-Like World of Erde Wiege and Uncover the Mystery Behind its Origin

Hertfordshire, 25^th February 2022 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer GUST Studios are proud to announce that their heart-warming JRPG, Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream, is now available across Europe on the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System, and Windows PC via Steam®. A brand-new trailer was released alongside the announcement to tease the mysterious new adventure that Sophie will embark on in search of a lost friend.

Atelier Sophie 2 The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream Fist 2.5 Hours of Gameplay

The sequel to Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book, Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream begins a brand new adventure for heroines Sophie and Plachta. After leaving Sophie’s hometown of Kirchen Bell, the pair discovers a huge tree identical to the one that Plachta had seen in a dream. As they get closer, a mysterious vortex pulls them inside, launching them into the dream-like world of Erde Wiege, separating the pair. Sophie then sets off on a quest to find her best friend and return home, meeting a variety of new characters along the way who are ready to join the search party. Will Sophie be able to find Plachta and uncover the truth behind this mysterious new world?

Throughout the journey, Sophie will explore the vast landscapes of the magical Erde Wiege. These lands are filled with an abundance of resources and materials that are perfect for use in alchemy – with some gathering spots standing out from the rest. Newly introduced Major Gathering Spots will challenge players to a mini game — if they have the right harvesting tool — and depending on their result the quality and number of materials gathered will increase! Once materials are gathered, they can be used in the Atelier series’ staple synthesis system. The latest entry uses an updated panel synthesis system where alchemic components are strategically placed on the panel to increase the final item’s quality and effect levels.

When harvesting materials in the world, players will notice a variety of different creatures that roam the lands ready to attack! For the first time in the series, Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream features a battle system that begins instantly without any load times or separate screens, allowing gameplay to flow seamlessly between exploration and combat. Battles consist of six party members – three in the front (the assault team) and three at the back (the back-up team) – with players being able to switch character positions at will. Carefully switching characters positions and utilising the new Twin Action and Dual Trigger abilities is pivotal in getting an upper-hand on the more challenging monsters that appear. In some battles, Weather Control can also be used to strike down enemies thanks to the power of Mother Nature. Can Sophie and friends survive the fight and find Plachta before it’s too late?!

For more information on Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream, 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

©KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. GUST is a trademark of KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. The KT logo is a trademark of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

Showcase Your Skills as an Operator and Earn Double GTA$ on Security Contracts – Plus, Bonuses on Trap Door, Flight School Activities, Smuggler Sell Missions, and More

Owning and managing an Agency isn’t all studio visits and rubbing elbows with the nouveau riche — a lot of the work is hands-on. Your clientele won’t always be A-list, but they are paying customers nonetheless.

Whether it’s rescuing a client being held hostage at gunpoint, liquidizing counterfeit bills with sticky bombs, or recovering stolen jewelry, Security Contracts require versatility and a cool head under pressure.

Whatever the ask may be, these Freemode missions can be launched from the computer in your Agency — you’ll need to complete at least one before Franklin trusts you with the VIP Contract and satisfying a few clients will open the doors to Payphone Hits down the line.

You’ll earn Double GTA$ for completing any and all Security Contracts this week, while completing any single Security Contract will land you the Bravado Tee. You’ll need to partner up with Franklin and purchase an Agency of your own to take part in the activities above — luckily, Agencies are 25% off this week and you can spiff it up with your preferred Art Style for 30% off too.

3X GTA$ and RP on Smuggler Sell Missions

Sitting on a hoard of deadstock cargo in your Hangar? Don’t let it sit there and gather dust. Offloading precious contraband in Smuggler Sell Missions between now and March 2 will net you a tripled payday.

3X GTA$ and RP on Air Races

Some contests can only be settled at elevated altitudes. Take flight high above (or just barely above) the city of Los Santos this week in Rockstar Created Air Races. Daring pilots of all stripes will earn 3X GTA$ and RPfor competing, win or lose, all week long.

2X GTA$ and RP on Flight School Activities

Pilotry is an art like any other: practice makes perfect, so make sure to clear some room in your busy schedule to visit the Flight School at LSIA. Intrepid students and experienced airmen and women will earn 2X GTA$ and RP on all Flight School activities and exercises for the next seven days.

2X GTA$ and RP on Trap Door

Trap Door is claustrophobic blood sport at its finest: armed teams compete for a spot on a rapidly dwindling platform high above the waves of the Pacific. Killing opponents forces them to respawn in areas with just seconds to escape to safety. Whether you come out on top or tumble to your doom in the deep, all competitors walk away with 2X GTA$ and RP this week.

This Week’s Prize Ride: Dewbauchee Rapid GT Classic

Are you a competitive member of the LS Car Meet? Lucky for you, placing Top 3 in the Street Race Series 5 times over the next week will land you a Dewbauchee Rapid GT Classic to customize and push to the edge of the engineering envelope.

Give the BF Weevil, Grotti Visione, and Lampadati Cinquemila a Try on the Car Meet Test Track

Those looking for a new set of wheels can pay a visit to the Test Track inside the LS Car Meet and give the BF Weevil, Grotti Visione, and Lampadati Cinquemila a trial run between the columns, whip around the painted circuit, challenge friends and foes to Scrambles, and more.

This Week on the Podium: The Vapid Retinue

Make a stop in the lobby of The Diamond Casino & Resort to spin the Lucky Wheel and walk away with GTA$, RP, clothing, accessories, snacks, and all manner of mystery prizes. This week’s podium top prize is the Vapid Retinue — a blue-collar workhorse that made a mid-life career switch and became one of the most vaunted rally vehicles of all time. Let it be known that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself.

Discounts:

Those looking to become Smugglers and cargo traffickers can purchase any Hangar, plus their renovations, upgrades, and modifications, for 40% off this week.

Meanwhile, there are a range of on-sale vehicles to peruse this week.

Real Estate:

• Agencies – 25% off
• Agency Art Styles – 30% off
• Hangars – 40% off
• Hangar Upgrades & Modifications – 40% off

Vehicles:

• Buckingham Alpha-Z1 – 40% off
• Sea Sparrow – 40% off
• Nagasaki Ultralight – 40% off
• Grotti Visione – 30% off
• BF Weevil – 30% off
• Mammoth Tula – 30% off
• JoBuilt Velum 5-Seater – 30% off
• Grotti Cheetah Classic – 30% off
• Lampadati Cinquemila – 30% off
• Western Company Seabreeze – 30% off
• Mammoth Hydra – 15% off

Prime Gaming Benefits

GTA Online players who successfully connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account with Prime Gaming will get GTA$100K just for playing anytime this week.

To ensure access to future benefits, make sure to visit Prime Gaming and sign up.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – February 25, 2022 – Today, Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla, the latest opus from the Award-winning Assassin’s Creed franchise, will have for the first time a Free Weekend starting today until February 28* on Xbox Series X | S**, Xbox One, PlayStation^®5, PlayStation^®4, Stadia, as well as Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store and the Epic Games Store. During the Free Weekend players will have access to the full main game content***, and their progression will carry over if they decide to purchase the game.

With development led by Ubisoft Montreal****, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla offers players the captivating experience of playing as Eivor, a legendary Viking warrior, driven from Norway by endless wars and dwindling resources in ninth century AD. Players can relive the ruthless fighting style of Viking warriors with a dynamic dual-wielding combat system and experience exciting gameplay features such as raids, assaults, and the settlement, as well as a substantial progression and gear upgrade system. Political alliances, combat decisions and dialogue choices can influence the world of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, so players must choose wisely to protect their clan’s home and their future.In addition, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s next major expansion, Dawn of Ragnarök, will be releasing on March 10. Dawn of Ragnarök will be available as a separate purchase for $59.95 by all owners of the main game. Dawn of Ragnarök can also be purchased as part of the Ragnarök Edition of the game, which includes the main game and the expansion; or as part of the Digital Complete Edition of the game, which includes the main game, the Season Pass*****, the Ultimate Content Pack and Dawn of Ragnarök.

With development led by Ubisoft Sofia, Dawn of Ragnarök is the next major expansion, continuing Year 2 of post-launch support for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. In this expansion, Eivor must embrace their destiny as Odin, the Norse god of Battle and Wisdom. The dwarven kingdom of Svartalfheim is crumbling, and amid the chaos, Odin’s beloved son, Baldr, has been taken prisoner by the unkillable fire giant, Surtr. In Dawn of Ragnarök, players will be able to unleash new divine powers as they continue their legendary Viking saga by embarking on a desperate rescue quest through a mythological world of contrasts.

All players purchasing Dawn of Ragnarök until April 9, 2022 will receive the Twilight Pack which will be immediately unlockable in the main game. This exclusive bonus includes the Dellingr’s Envoy Raven Skin, the Havardr Lynx Mount, the Twilight Gear Set and the Algurnir Dane Axe Weapon******.

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.

*The Free Weekend will happen from February 24 9:00 UTC to February 28 19:00 UTC on PlayStation, 4 PlayStation 5 and PC. The Free Weekend will happen from February 24 19:00 UTC to February 28 19:00 UTC on Xbox consoles and Stadia. For more details please visit: https://freeweekend.ubisoft.com/acv.

** The Free Weekend is not available on Xbox consoles and PC for Japanese players.

***Any progression made during the Free Weekend will carry over when players upgrade to the full game, on any platform of their choice thanks to our cross-platform cloud save system. An online connection might be required to start the game as a free player along with a subscription: players will require an Xbox Live Gold subscription on the Xbox One Family of devices to access the free weekend trial.

****Associate Ubisoft studios are Sofia, Singapore, Montpellier, Barcelona, Kyiv, Bordeaux, Shanghai, Chengdu, Philippines, Quebec, Bucharest, Saguenay, Winnipeg and Pune. Additional help provided by external partner Sperasoft.

*****The Season Pass includes two major narratively driven expansions: Wrath of the Druids and The Siege of Paris as well as an exclusive quest The Legend of Beowulf. The Ragnarök and Complete Editions will be available to purchase on March 10 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.

******Immediacy only applies to pre-order or purchase of digital version. Offer ends on April 9, 2022. The Twilight Pack can be unlocked immediately in ACV by all players who pre-order or purchase the new expansion digital version. For players who pre-order or purchase the physical version, Twilight Pack will be accessible from March 10, 2022, upon release of Dawn of Ragnarök expansion

  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.

During Steam Next Fest, Devolver Digital and indie developer, Massive Monster, have announced Cult of the Lamb will be making its way to consoles! 

Previously announced for the PC, it has now been announced that Cult of the Lamb will also be released for PS4, PS5 Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S later this year, so gamers can now choose exactly where they’ll start recruiting their loyal woodland followers. 

Cult of the Lamb casts players in the role of a possessed lamb saved from annihilation by an ominous stranger and must repay their debt by building a loyal following in his name. Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland worshippers and spread your Word to become the one true cult. Every excursion into the sprawling realm reveals increasing hordes of new and more dangerous enemies, as well as rival cults whose influential leaders must be defeated in order to absorb their power and assert your cult’s dominance.

Follow the herd to cultofthelamb.com and @MassiveMonsters on Twitter.

NETMARBLE REVEALS FOUTH QUARTER AND YEAR-END EARNINGS FOR 2021

LOS ANGELES – FEB. 24, 2022 – Netmarble Corp, a leading developer and publisher of mobile games,reported $656.6 million in revenue and $109.4 million in EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2021. Overseas sales accounted for 78% ($513.1 million) of total global sales.

In 2021, Netmarble earned $2.12 billion in sales and $259.1 million in EBITDA while overseas sales accounted for 73% ($1.6 billion) of total global sales

Netmarble will launch Seven Knights Revolution, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds Global, Golden Bros, Netmarble Pro Baseball 2022, Merge Kuya Island and BTS Dream: TinyTan House during the first half of 2022. The company is also aiming to launch six blockchain games, with the first coming in March. These include A3: Still Alive Global, Golden Bros, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds Global, Champions: Ascension, Monster Arena (TBD) and Everybody’s Marvel: Meta World.

“Our final quarter for 2021 saw notable increases in our overseas sales and EBITDA while operating profit and net profit saw substantial quarter-over-quarter growth thanks to the inclusion of titles from our acquisition of SpinX Games,” said Young sig Kwon, CEO of Netmarble. “We will further solidify our competitiveness in the global market in 2022 with new titles revealed during our recent NTP event and new divisions focused on Metaverse and blockchain.”

Netmarble’s Q4 2021 financial results include:

• Overseas sales consisted of 78% of Netmarble’s total sales, an 8% increase from the third quarter, with key territories including North America (43%), Korea (22%), Europe (11%), Southeast Asia (10%), Japan (9%), and other regions (5%).
• Due to the inclusion of SpinX Games (Cash Frenzy, Jackpot World, Lotsa Slot, etc.), overall revenue for North America saw a 9% QoQ increase.
• Top performing titles for Netmarble’s fourth quarter include MARVEL Contest of Champions (12% of revenue earned) (Kabam),  Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds (9%), Cash Frenzy (8%), Jackpot World (6%), Lotsa Slot (6%), The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross (5%), Seven Knights 2 (5%), Lineage 2: Revolution (4%), MARVEL Future Revolution (3%), Blade & Soul Revolution (3%), Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery (3%) (Jam City), and Cookie Jam (3%) (Jam City). Netmarble’s other games contributed to 33% of the company’s earned revenue.
• With SpinX Games releases being fully recognized, Netmarble’s Casual Games contributed to 40% of revenue generated (a 18% QoQ increase). Other top performing genres include MMORPGs (26% of revenue generated) and RPGs (21%). Other genre releases also contributed to 13% of revenue generated for Netmarble’s fourth quarter.

A breakdown of the total financial earnings is below:

For details on Netmarble’s quarterly performance, and to listen to the earnings call, please visit the company’s Investor Relations page to learn more.

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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 Marvel Future Revolution, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, 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