Warner Bros. Games, TT Games, The LEGO Group and Marvel Entertainment have announced the critically acclaimed LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes is available now for Nintendo Switch™.  

Featuring an original story crossing the entire Marvel Universe and filled with classic LEGO videogame adventure and humour, players take on the role of their favourite Marvel Super Heroes like Spider-Man, Iron Man, Wolverine, Thor, Captain America and the Hulk, as they assemble to battle against some of the most menacing Marvel Super Villains, including dastardly Doctor Octopus, the ghastly Green Goblin, the ruthless Red Skull, the vicious Venom, Thor’s vexing brother, Loki, as well as the Devourer of Worlds, Galactus. Players will unlock more than 100 playable characters, including Mystique, Elektra, Silver Samurai, Malekith, Aldrich Killain or Super-Skrull. Players can also choose from a plethora of magnificent bonus hero characters, such as the heroic Guardians of the Galaxy, the Punisher, Captain Britain, Squirrel Girl and Deadpool. 

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes offers players a chance to show off their super skills by using weapons such as Captain America’s shield, Thor’s hammer or Hawkeye’s bow to use in combat-like action sequences or epic battle scenes. Players will be introduced to different character super abilities like summoning magic powers as Doctor Strange, shrinking down to miniscule size as Ant-Man or Wasp, and more. Players will also achieve the power of mind control with Professor X or Jean Grey, sharpen their claws as Sabretooth, Black Panther or Beast to dig into the ground to uncover hidden items, and blaze around the city on a motorcycle as Ghost Rider or other speed-demons to complete exciting race challenges. 

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes features some of the most legendary locations from the Marvel Universe such as Iron Man’s headquarters at Stark Tower, the Daily Bugle, the Fantastic Four’s Baxter Building, and the X-Mansion, home base to the X-Men. Fans can travel to dazzling distant destinations including Thor’s home of Asgard, Doctor Doom’s castle in Latveria, and even Magneto’s Asteroid M to track down evildoers and save the world! Players can further discover the Marvel Universe with extra exciting escapades set in Doctor Strange’s Sanctum Sanctorum, Kingpin’s treacherous Fisk Tower, Laufey’s lair in Jotunheim and much more. 

To download the official LEGO Marvel Super Heroes for Switch launch trailer and assets, visit: https://go.wbgames.com/LEGO-MarvelSuperHeroes-SwitchLaunch  

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes for Nintendo Switch also includes the following previously released DLC packs: 

• LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Super Pack: Get ready for brick-smashing action with more Super Heroes and Super Villains, plus new vehicles and races. Play as fan favourites Dark Phoenix, Winter Soldier, Symbiote Spider-Man, Hawkeye, Falcon, and Beta Ray Bill. 
• LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Asgard Pack: Wreak havoc as the vengeful Malekith and the villainous LEGO minifigure, Kurse. Play as Jane Foster and the shield-maiden of Asgard, Sif. Defend the Universe with Odin and the Warriors Three: Volstagg, Hogun, and Fandral. 

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes is also available on Xbox One®, PlayStation®4 and Windows PC.To learn more about LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, please join the conversion on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. 

Year 1 Features Four Seasons, New Multiplayer Modes, BMX Add-On, Career Progression, And More

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — October 7^th, 2021 — Today, Ubisoft revealed the roadmap for the first year of post-launch content for Riders Republic™ which includes free seasonal content and exclusive content for Year 1 Pass owners.

Riders Republic Year 1 content will feature four different seasons with unique themes:

• It starts on day one with the Grand Opening Pre-Season. Players are invited to the Riders Republic launch celebration to play several multiplayer modes – Mass Race, Tricks Battle, Free for All and Versus – and unlock exclusive rewards through weekly challenges. Year 1 Pass owners will be able to explore the map with 2 pairs of Exotic Kits: The Rocket Bike and the Rocket Skis. These new toys will allow players to revisit the game at high speed and create their own journey & stunts.

• In Season One, winter comes to the Republic. The Winter Bash will introduce a seasonal progression where players can unlock content & rewards by participating in limited-time multiplayer experiences, events and special activities. Additionally, Year 1 Pass owners will get access to additional exotic kits which come with exclusive skins & content, as well as an exclusive legendary cosmetic bundle to ride with style.

• For Season Two, it’s Showdown time with the addition of the epic Showdown Multiplayer Mode, an explosive 6v6 confrontation played in wild arenas. Players will jump into arenas with their team to collect and bank more gems than the opposite team. Year 1 Pass owners will get access to additional exotic kits coming with exclusive skins & content

• Season Three will bring the BMX Sport Add-on to the Republic alongside BMX dedicated arenas as well as fresh playgrounds and events to discover. Exclusively for Year 1 Pass owners, the BMX Season will also bring the brand-new BMX career with new sponsors and events as well as a legendary cosmetic bundle.

Additionally, Year 1 Pass gives exclusive Day 1 access to the Rocket Skis and Rocket Bike exotic kits and a 7-day early access to all other exotic kits and the BMX sports add-on.

Riders Republic, the new massive multiplayer outdoor sports playground, will launch October 28^th on Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S, PlayStation^®4, PlayStation^®5*, Stadia, as well as Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store and the Epic Games Store. Players can also subscribe to Ubisoft+ on PC, Stadia and Amazon Luna*.

The Year 1 Pass content can either be bought as a standalone or through pre-ordering the Gold and Ultimate Editions*** that contain:

• Gold Edition includes the base game and the Year 1 Pass including eight exotic kits that allow players to modify gameplay in the form of gear upgrades throughout the year; the BMX Sport Add-on and exclusive content added after launch. The Rocket Bike and Rocket Ski exotic kits will be available at launch.
• Ultimate Edition includes the base game and the Year 1 Pass as well as four exclusive cosmetic packs: Cosmic, Rainbow, Neon and Skull’n Style. Players will also enjoy 20 helicopter tickets to reach their favourite in-game summits faster than ever.

Players who pre-order Riders Republic will receive the Bunny Pack*** including a cute custom bunny outfit, an additional blue bunny head and rainbow snowboard paint.

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

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

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

**Ubisoft+ on Stadia and Luna requires account linking and a Multi Access plan. Territorial restrictions apply.

***Final content subject to change. Some features may not be available at launch. Content may be available for purchase and/or as giveaway(s) separately at Ubisoft’s sole discretion at any time. System requirements pending. Please check system requirements and product details/restrictions before purchase and upon game release before redeeming your pre-order.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs, and Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six and The Division. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2020–21 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,241 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2021 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Riders Republic, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

Thursday 7^th October: Wargaming Sydney, Australia’s largest AAA games development studio, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Adam Lancman’ and ‘Rising Star’ Awards at GCAP’s 2021 Australian Game Developer Awards.

The Awards are a national celebration of outstanding games and individual achievements by Australian game developers, run by the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA).

Steve Wang, Wargaming Sydney General Manager, was awarded the distinguished ‘Adam Lancman Award’, which honours an individual who has helped the game industry advance to a better place, either through facilitating a better game community from within, or by reaching outside the industry to advocate for video games.

An industry veteran, Steve has helped to advance, shape, and support the Australian gaming industry for the past 37 years. His career started by co-founding Micro Forte, which oversaw the development of titles including Enemy Infestation, HotWheels Bash Arena, and Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel.

In the early 2000’s, Micro Forte created BigWorld Technology, a game engine specifically designed for building MMOs and online games and was the first company to develop such a middleware platform, with Steve in the role of COO.

In 2012, Wargaming, a BigWorld customer, saw the value of the studio’s leadership, talent and technology and acquired the studio, to which it became Wargaming Sydney.

Ron Curry, IGEA CEO, says it is an honour to award Steve the ‘Adam Lancman Award’.

“Steve is the quintessential, humble leader who shies away from the spotlight, but always makes himself available for advocacy and government facing engagement with IGEA, on behalf of the entire sector. In the past three decades, he has tirelessly advocated for, supported, and significantly shaped the Australian game development industry.

From co-founding Micro Forte, to putting Australia on the global map through BigWorld technology, to growing the next generation of talented developers at Wargaming Sydney. Steve is passionate about educating and growing the skillset of his team, and this is evident with the former staff now working in global gaming companies around the world, to hosting free monthly development meetups in the studio,” said Ron.

Ash van Wyngaard, Product Manager, also won the coveted ‘Rising Star Award’.

Passionate about supporting individuals and communities who are underrepresented and less privileged, Ash has spearheaded several initiatives, including bringing ‘Women Game Jam’ to Australia and volunteers at charities, Street Work and Share the Spark. She is also a Women in Games Ambassador.

Steve Wang said Ash is a highly deserving recipient of the Award.

“Ash is an inspirational role model to many of our staff and the broader gaming community. Ash is a formidable, driving force for positive change, and we are excited to see the impact she has made and continues to create within the industry,” said Steve.

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New Features, Languages Debut in Mobile Version After Entertaining While Teaching More than 500,000 on Steam

LOS ANGELES, California – Oct. 6, 2021 – Influent, the immersive language learning game from Three Flip Studios that taught new languages to more than 500,000 students on Steam, expands its curriculum to iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, Wednesday, October 20, with new features and languages.

Influent teaches vocabulary and aural reception of more than 20 languages by simulating how native speakers learn: through exposure to the real-world context of nouns, verbs, and adjectives, but in a virtual world. Influent doesn’t replace other language learning tools but complements them – and even adds a spaceship complete with lasers!

Walk in the shoes of Andrew Cross, inventor of the SanjigenJiten, a device that scans objects and provides their names in any language. After the CEO of Technoglobe, a money-hungry big tech corporation, steals his technology, Andrew raises money on crowdfunding site Firestarter by hosting a language learning marathon live-streamed on Flinch. By mastering more than 420 words in a foreign language based on items in his apartment, he’ll try and raise enough money to prove it was his invention all along!

Freely explore Andrew’s apartment, tapping on objects like a pillow on a bed, fruit in a refrigerator, or a video game on a shelf to collect words strewn throughout. Play a variety of mini-games to test these learnings and earn the five points needed for mastery of each word. Included in these games is Seek and Destroy, where players pilot a remote-controlled spaceship to find and shoot the object that matches the presented word. New aural and textural Reversal Modes introduce the challenge of finding words based on either their audio pronunciation or their textual display.

Also new to Influent on mobileis a revamped progress tracking system, which measures proficiency with words as they go from unknown to mastery while monitoring any setbacks. Discord integration allows students to share their progress with the community and help others with their learnings. Polish, Welsh, and the highly-anticipated Dutch, along with a completely revamped German language implementation debut exclusively on mobile.

“Bringing Influent to mobile isn’t just a way to introduce a new audience to this method of learning a new language, but also a chance to improve and expand on the game,” said Rob Howland, Founder, Three Flip Studios, and creator of Influent. “Enabling quick and fun sessions on the commute to work, during breaks at class, or right before turning in for the night opens up a whole new realm of possibilities for Influent.”

Influent launches Wednesday, October 20, on iOS via the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch as a free download with French, Italian, and Korean packs available for free. Additional language packs are available for $3.99 each.

Influent language packs include English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Swedish, Latin, European Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Hindi, Ukrainian, Hungarian, Dutch, Polish, and Welsh.

For more information, please visit Influent’s official website, join the official Discord server which features in-game integration to track and share progress with others, check out the game on Twitter and Instagram, and follow Three Flip Studios on YouTube and Twitter.

About Three Flip Studios

Three Flip Studios is a passionate two-person team based in Los Angeles. They published Influent on Steam, a language learning game developed under a research project at the Entertainment Computing Laboratory at the University of Tsukuba, Japan, and have since launched Armed and Gelatinous, the frenzied multiplayer arcade space shooter in select arcades throughout the US.

To learn more about Three Flip Studios, please visit its official website.

LONDON – Oct. 6, 2021 – In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Street Fighter V is teaming up with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), the largest private funders of breast cancer research in the world, to offer all-new themed costumes for playable characters Chun-Li and Ryu. These special edition pink hued charity costumes are designed to bring more awareness and support for breast cancer research. The two BCRF costumes for Chun-Li and Ryu will be available globally in the PS4 and Steam versions of Street Fighter V for a limited time, beginning on Oct. 12, 2021 and ending on Nov. 12, 2021. The costumes will be offered individually each or both together, with all proceeds received going to breast cancer research.

Every 14 seconds, somewhere in the world, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. Globally, breast cancer causes the greatest number of cancer-related deaths among women—with an estimated 685,000 women this year alone. But thanks to research, progress is possible. In the U.S., deaths from breast cancer has declined by 40 percent since BCRF was founded.

“This year, breast cancer became the most common cancer worldwide, impacting 2.3 million people” said BCRF President and CEO Myra Biblowit. “The need for better, more effective treatments have never been greater. We’re grateful for the opportunity to highlight this critical need through Capcom’s wide reach. Through this partnership, we are poised to make a direct and tangible impact on advancing lifesaving science—together.”

From Oct. 12, 2021 to Nov. 12, 2021, Capcom will donate 100% of the proceeds that it receives for the purchases of the Chun-Li and Ryu costumes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation with a guaranteed minimum donation of $25,000 USD. Capcom will disclose the total amount of its donation following the end of the campaign.  

About the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF)

Breast cancer is a complex disease with no simple solution. Research is the key to stopping it in its tracks. Founded in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation is the largest private funder of breast cancer research in the world. We invest in the best minds in science—from those investigating prevention to metastasis—and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration. Our approach accelerates the entire field and moves us closer to the answers we urgently need. We can’t stop now. Join us in fueling the world’s most promising research. With you, we will be the end of breast cancer. Learn more and get involved at BCRF.org.

About Street Fighter V: Champion Edition

Street Fighter V: Champion Edition is the latest version of Street Fighter V and includes all content (excluding Fighting Chance costumes, brand collaboration costumes and Capcom Pro Tour DLC) from both the original release and Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition. Champion Edition adds each character, stage and other content that released after Arcade Edition and through the launch of this new version. In total, this robust edition of Street Fighter V features 40 characters, 34 stages and over 200 costumes.

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About Capcom

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com or www.capcom-europe.com.

Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter and Resident Evil and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd., in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. “PlayStation,” “PS4” and “PS5” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Twilight Hunt makes a ghostly entrance, pitting 16 players both against each other and the AI-controlled Twilight Fleet led by the fearsome boss ship Rasputin

AUSTIN, TX (October 6, 20221) — Today Wargaming, developer and publisher of the world’s most popular free to play naval warfare game, World of Warships, is launching an explosive new update packed with new features. It includes limited time themed events for the ghoulish Halloween season, as well as the arrival of a fleet of new German battleships.

Watch the full video update below:

Take to the seas aboard all-new German Battleships
With the ‘German Battleships: Part One’ event, a sweep of Tier III-IX German battleships hit Early Access, from the WWI-serving BB Von der Tann to the Tier IX Prinz Rupprecht. Armed with lethally precise main battery guns and a gamut of long-ranged secondary battery guns, consumables include Hydroacoustic Search, as well as Fast Damage Control Team with a limited number of charges. From Tier VII upwards, ships will also come fitted with torpedo tubes.

Tiers III-IX of these powerful vessels will be available within sequential bundles in exchange for German Tokens, a new temporary resource earned through taking part in the Personal Challenges event or obtainable from the Armory. The port of Hamburg has also been spruced up in honour of the update. 

And going once, going twice! Coming up for auction will be early access to the Tier X Schlieffen, starting at 1,000 doubloons. More details about the dates and rules of the auction will be announced further into the update.

Trick or treat with new and returning game modes
The temporary battle type, Twilight Hunt, makes a ghostly entrance in this update from October 20-21, pitting 16 players both against each other and the AI-controlled Twilight Fleet in the Polygon map. The aim is to earn as many Battle Points as possible by destroying the enemy armada, led by the fearsome boss ship Rasputin. Hop aboard the monster ships Fangblade, Thornridge, and Lobster-Eyed for the spookiest experience! 

From the start and until the end of the update, old favorites Operation Saving Transylvania and Sunray in Darkness will be making a grand comeback.

More game-changing additions
In Personal Challenges, players must fill out the mission requirements of each personal records table to progress onto the next part and bring in those juicy rewards – coal and German Tokens, that can be used to obtain new German battleships plus a host of camouflages and flags. 

Submarines will also be available for rental in random battles to test this class in a live environment with their new balance changes. 

For the full patch notes of the update, please click here.

About World of Warships 
World of Warships is a free, historical, online combat PC game from Wargaming. With its massive fleet of most iconic war vessels, including four different ship classes and strategically designed environment, World of Warships provides the ultimate naval warfare gaming experience, suitable for everyone. Thanks to its largest collection of historically accurate ships available to play, World of Warships prides itself as a digital ship museum and a focal point for naval history enthusiasts. New thematic content and innovative game modes are being added on a regular basis, providing a diverse and exciting gameplay to its broad player base. 

One franchise – multiple platforms 
After the successful launch of World of Warships on PC, its unique gameplay and design has been adapted to bring free massive naval battles to other platforms with World of Warships: Legends available on PlayStation and Xbox and World of Warships Blitz on iOS and Android mobile devices. Official website: http://www.worldofwarships.com

About Wargaming
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 5,500 employees and offices spread all over the world. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Their flagship products include the massively popular free-to-play hit World of Tanks and the strategic naval action game World of Warships.
Official website: www.wargaming.com

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Wired Productions and Nosebleed Interactive opens the doors to a retro arcade adventure in the Steam Next Fest exclusive playable demo // Arcade Paradise launches Spring 2022

Watford UK, 6 October, 2021. Global video games publisher Wired Productions and developer Nosebleed Interactive. are delighted to announce that a playable demo of retro arcade adventure Arcade Paradise is available from today for a limited time. Released as part of the Steam Next Fest celebrations, the demo will take players through their first day running the King Wash Laundromat, putting them through a spin cycle as they take the first steps in transforming the rundown laundromat into a buzzing arcade.

Download and play the Arcade Paradise Steam Next Fest demo, only available until 11^th October: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1388870/Arcade_Paradise/

Welcome to Arcade Paradise, the 90’s-fuelled retro arcade adventure. Playing as Ashley, your father, Gerald (voiced by The Witcher’s Geralt, Doug Cockle), has gone to the Riviera and given you the keys to his laundry business tasking you to run the tedious day-to-day. Rather than washing rags for a living, you decide to turn the family laundromat into the ultimate arcade. Play, profit and purchase new arcade machines, with over 35 to choose from, to build your very own Arcade Paradise!

• Play the various games, set high scores, and challenge your customers to beat them in order to turn a profit.
• Use that Profit to order new cabinets using the latest dial-up connection.
• Purchase game cabinets in Arcade Paradise to drive more customers to your arcade. These are original games inspired by classics from a bygone arcade era, from the 70s through to the 90s.

Arcade Paradise is coming to Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series S|X, and Xbox One during Spring 2022.

Add Arcade Paradise to your PC wish list on Steam or GOG.

For more information, visit: https://wiredproductions.com/games/arcade-paradise/

About Wired Productions
Wired Productions is an independent video games publisher based in Watford, UK. Wired has produced and published award-winning titles across all major platforms and its games are curated to deliver on its mantra: ‘Driven by Passion.’ Bringing games to market in both physical and digital media, notable launches to date include The Falconeer, Those Who Remain, Deliver Us The Moon, Close to the Sun, GRIP: Combat Racing, Victor Vran: Overkill Edition, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood and The Town of Light. Recently, Wired Productions announced its upcoming slate of titles during Wired Direct. Upcoming titles include, Lumote, Arcade Paradise, Martha Is Dead, Tin Hearts, Tiny Troopers: Global Ops and The Last Worker.

About Nosebleed Interactive

Nosebleed Interactive is a multi-award-winning independent studio based in Newcastle upon Tyne, in the heart of the North East of England. After critical hit Vostok Inc., Nosebleed are working Arcade Paradise as their next hit title.https://www.nosebleedinteractive.com/

Developer Digital Lode and Publisher Tripwire Presents Raise the Stakes for Espire Agents with Free Update Today for Oculus Quest and Quest 2

ROSWELL, Ga. – Oct. 6, 2021 – Publisher Tripwire Presents and developer Digital Lode announced today the launch of the Espire 1: VR Operative Invictus update, the latest free update for the top selling and award-winning virtual reality (VR) stealth experience. Available today for Oculus Quest and Quest 2 VR platforms, today’s update introduces the brand-new map, Coober Pedy with new Combat, Objective, and Stealth Virtual Challenges for players to tackle. In addition, Oculus Challenge Leaderboard support has been added for Quest platforms for each new Virtual Challenge, allowing Espire agents around the world to compete for the best scores.

Espire 1: VR Operative set the new gold standard for the stealth genre in virtual reality, delivering gameplay mechanics for the stealth and action genres that have yet to be explored in the space. Players are charged with the role of an “Espire Agent” and use cutting-edge Virtual Reality hardware to remote-operate the Espire model 1 drone.

Espire 1: VR Operative Invictus update highlights include:

• Oculus Challenges Support: The Invictus update includes support for the “Oculus Challenges” feature. Compete for 1st place in regular Oculus challenges that are set by the Digital Lode developers! New Challenges will appear in Espire 1‘s main menu each week and are integrated with the Oculus mobile app where you can invite friends and compete for the top spot during the limited time each challenge is open for competition. 
• Coober Pedy Map: Set in the remote underground mining town in South Australia of the same name, Espire Agents are charged with infiltrating Ophis’ headquarters in this new scenario, featuring a hotel, church, and series of caves interconnected by the twisted series of tunnels below.
• Horcotes Elimination Challenge: Go in quiet or with guns blazing in this new Elimination Virtual Challenge. Explosives and turrets are scattered throughout the map.
• Cicurina Hostage Rescue Challenge: Locate and free the heavily guarded hostages and don’t forget the tools and tactics at your disposal. Throw objects to distract guards with sound, sneak up behind a guard for a “hold up,” or activate bullet time to steal a guard’s weapon right out of their hands.
• Crassipes Stealth Challenge: Use the cover of darkness to make your way through the level without being spotted and take care to avoid activating the mines.

In addition, developer Digital Lode has included numerous technical, and quality of life improvements based on feedback from the player community with today’s Espire 1: VR Operative Invictus update launch. For full details on the update, please head here. Oculus owners looking to expand their library with Espire 1: VR Operative, the new gold standard in VR stealth, should keep an eye out for news on promotions on official Tripwire and Oculus channels. 

As a virtual reality title that combines first-person stealth and shooting mechanics, Espire 1: VR Operative is a game that’s best shown in motion.

To stay up to date on the latest Espire 1: VR Operative news, be sure to visit the official website – and follow the developers on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

About Tripwire Interactive

Formed in 2005 as a humble independent developer founded by gamers who found success in the video game modding community, Tripwire Interactive has developed and self-published multiple critically acclaimed titles in the wildly popular Killing Floor and Rising Storm franchises, which have collectively sold over 20 million units to date. The studio’s latest project, Maneater, breaks new ground in the popular action RPG genre and finds players taking on the role of a deadly shark with the uncanny ability to evolve as it feeds.

Since then, Tripwire Interactive has expanded its business and now turns its experience and resources to include publishing titles spanning multiple platforms and genres from other talented independent studios. Led by John Gibson, the publishing division aims to help like-minded independent studios bring their titles to market, including Chivalry 2 developed by Torn Banner Studios, Espire 1: VR Operative developed by Digital Lode, and Road Redemption developed by EQ Games and Pixel Dash Studios.

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