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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Ubisoft

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.

© 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. Red Bull^® Marks and the Red Bull Joyride Logo and the Red Bull Rampage Logo are licensed by Red Bull GmbH/Austria. Used under license from ESPN Enterprises, Inc. X Games is a registered trademark of ESPN, Inc.

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

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

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

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

PRODUCT DETAILS

Title: Beyond Contact

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

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

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

Website: www.survivebeyondcontact.com

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About PlayCorp:

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

About Koch Media

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

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

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

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

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

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

Koch Media is an Embracer Group company.

Today’s State of Play showcase provided players with a host of announcements and exciting updates for upcoming third-party titles heading to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. 

Viewers were treated to a tantalising glimpse at gameplay for Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach, a new update for Isle of BIGsnax, the news that Death’s Door will launch on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on Tuesday, 23 November and more.  

Check out the full list of announcements below. Or, if you missed it, you can check out the full State of Play episode here.

State of Play October 2021: All the announcements

Deathverse: Let It Die A multiplayer survival action game built around a reality game show, in which you’ll fight it out for fame, glory and fortune. 

We Are OFK Indiepop band OFK teams up with the co-designer of Hyper Light Drifter for a new, five-episode music biopic series. 

Bugsnax: The Isle of BIGsnax Hungry for more Bugsnax? A new free update is coming early 2022, introducing a new island, living space… and the ability to dress up your favourite Bugsnax! 

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach Find out how to evade prowling animatronics in the most ambitious Five Nights at Freddy’s yet, out this December. 

Death’s Door Journey through a dark (and offbeat) world as a bird with a sword in this captivating adventure. 

KartRider: Drift  The Unreal Engine 4-powered arcade racer brings its competitive and combative modes to PS4 and you haven’t long to wait to try it: a beta launches this December

King of Fighters XV SNK’s fighting franchise debuts its newest fighter and announces an open beta test, coming next month. 

First Class Trouble The social deception game launches into PlayStation Plus next month. Find out how you can survive rogue AIs aboard a luxury space cruiser… or, as an AI, how to pass as human.

Star Ocean The Divine Force Square Enix marks the 25th anniversary of the sci-fi fantasy RPG series with the announcement of a new title, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year.  

Little Devil Inside Get an extended look at this Victorian-like era action-adventure, showcasing gameplay and its intriguing, miniature-like world map.  

For more information on this morning’s State of Play, head to the PlayStation Blog.

For the latest PlayStation news, follow on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.  

Upcoming Action-RPG to Bring New Elements and Improvements to the Franchise

SYDNEY (Oct. 28, 2021) – SQUARE ENIX® announced today that STAR OCEAN® THE DIVINE FORCE™, an all-new entry in the beloved action-RPG series, is coming to the PlayStation®5 (PS5™) system, the PlayStation®4 console, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and STEAM® in 2022. Developed by tri-Ace Inc., STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE will transport players to an expansive sci-fi fantasy world and take them on an exhilarating journey with fast-paced action combat, rich exploration and an original story. With STAR OCEAN celebrating its 25^th anniversary this year, THE DIVINE FORCE builds on that rich history with new features that are sure to delight for many years to come.
 
To watch the STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE Debut Trailer, visit:

Key art featuring the two protagonists: Raymond and Laeticia

The Debut Trailer showcases various new and returning elements to the STAR OCEAN franchise that players can look forward to:

• Super-high-speed action battles
• No random encounters – players will seamlessly enter battles with enemies that populate the world
• Players can float in the air, dive at enemies and fly around areas
• Richer exploration – climb towering mountains, venture into dark, vast valleys and investigate the castles and towns present in the world

Showcasing a diverse cast of playable characters, STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE will tell a gripping story that seamlessly melds science fiction and fantasy elements and can be enjoyed by newcomers to the series and veterans alike. The game features dual protagonists, which offer different story perspectives and gameplay experiences: Raymond, the captain of the space trading ship, Ydas, and Laeticia, the princess-knight of a kingdom on an underdeveloped planet. Fate will bring Raymond, Laeticia, and several other ally characters together, all designed by renowned artist Akiman (STAR OCEAN: Integrity and Faithlessness, STREET FIGHTER series).

STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE will be available for PS5™, PS4™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and STEAM in 2022. For more information, visit: https://starocean.square-enix-games.com/
 
Related Links:
STAR OCEAN Twitter: @StarOcean
STAR OCEAN Facebook: @StarOcean
SQUARE ENIX YouTube: www.youtube.com/SquareEnixNA
#StarOcean

About the STAR OCEAN Series
Developed by tri-Ace Inc. and published by Square Enix, the STAR OCEAN series is a long-running action-RPG series spanning multiple entries and commemorating its 25^th anniversary in 2021. The series is known for its exciting gameplay, epic storylines, diverse cast of characters, as well as its innovative approach to action combat. In 2019, an HD remaster of the first installment in the series, STAR OCEAN First Departure R, released for the Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4, delivering the classic title with updated visuals, audio, and several quality-of-life improvements to fans around the world. Releasing in 2022, STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE marks the sixth main installment in the series and will deliver a fresh and exciting gameplay experience to existing fans and newcomers alike.

About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix, Inc. is affiliated with 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, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
 
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com.

© SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Developed by tri-Ace Inc. CHARACTER DESIGN: akiman
 
STAR OCEAN, THE DIVINE FORCE, 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. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. “PlayStation,” “PS4” and “PS5” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Full Crossplay Support Across All Platforms Included

SYDNEY – Oct. 27, 2021 – KungFu Kickball, the team-based sports platform fighter from developer WhaleFood Games and publisher Blowfish Studios, will officially release Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 with crossplay on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, as well as PC and Mac via Steam and the Mac App Store.

Dart headfirst into an action-packed arena fusing intense martial arts with high-speed competition. Face rival squads, performing epic leaps, stunning steals, and powerful kicks to launch a kickball at the opposing team’s bell. Strategize offensive and defensive plays to outsmart challengers and bring them to their knees with each glorious ring.

Tag in one of five fighters, all with individual kicking styles, and compete on six different stages. Weave through defenders with the agile Monk, strike from behind with the ever-dangerous Assassin, or put a hurt on the competition with the hard-hitting Monkey King. Master every angle and bounce with strikes, blocks, and headbutts against the ball and enemy teams.

Become one with the ball and hone unbeatable skills in a comprehensive training mode. Compete in 1v1 or 2v2 online or local multiplayer matches to climb the ladder and claim the title of Kickball Master. KungFu Kickball’s pick-up-and-play accessibility invites fans of all genres to jump in with an easy and intuitive three-button control scheme. 

“KungFu Kickball seamlessly fuses the team’s love for sports and fighting games, something we have been wanting to play ourselves for years,” said Ben Lee, co-founder, Blowfish Studios. “We wanted to create a game that was both casually accessible but with a high skill ceiling for those who wish to play more competitively.”

KungFu Kickball will hit free agency for $19.99 / £12.99 / €15.99 with full crossplay support featuring language support for English, French, Italian, German, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Japanese, Simplified & Traditional Chinese, and Korean.

About Blowfish Studios

Blowfish Studios is an award-winning independent game developer and publisher based in Sydney, Australia. We strive to release original multi-platform games, while also collaborating with developers from around the world. As developers first, we bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to any partnership. Our team provides development services to get the game release ready, porting to all major platforms, platform approval, marketing, and promotion to the world.

To learn more about Blowfish Studios please visit the team’s website.

About WhaleFood Games

WhaleFood Games is a Brooklyn-based independent developer founded by designer Jonah Wallerstein, who aims to create fun games that are easy to learn but difficult to master. 

For more on WhaleFood Games, check out the studio’s website.

LONDON (Oct. 27, 2021) – SQUARE ENIX Ltd. today announced that the next entry in the highly praised FINAL FANTASY® pixel remaster series, FINAL FANTASY V, will come to life with upgraded pixel graphics and audio, as a faithful 2D pixel remaster in Europe on November 10 for Steam® and mobile platforms.

FINAL FANTASY V presents the story of a young man and his Chocobo, who find themselves drawn toward friends that will change their destiny. When the crystals that balance the powers of the world are threatened, the king hastens to the rescue…only to go missing. Well-regarded for its deep and customizable job system, which allows players to freely select jobs for their characters to master, FINAL FANTASY V supports many different playstyles and expands on the iconic Active Time Battle system, which made its debut in FINAL FANTASY IV.

This new version of FINAL FANTASY V will feature many improvements and updates, including:

• Universally updated 2D pixel graphics redrawn for modern hardware, featuring iconic FINAL FANTASY character pixel designs created by the original artist and current collaborator, Kazuko Shibuya
• Beautifully rearranged soundtracks, overseen by the original composer, Nobuo Uematsu
• Improved gameplay, including modernized UI, auto-battle options, and more
• Quality-of-life improvements including supplemental extras like the bestiary, illustration gallery, music player and the ability to save at any time

Those who pre-purchase FINAL FANTASY V on Steam will receive early purchase bonuses, including three specially rearranged music tracks, two wallpapers, and a 20% discount. These special tracks transition from the iconic original versions to the new arrangements and are available through early purchase or via the bundle on Steam. The music tracks include:

• Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY V (Timelapse Remix)
• Battle at the Big Bridge (Timelapse Remix)
• A New World (Timelapse Remix)

 
All six games within the FINAL FANTASY pixel remaster series are available for purchase as part of the FINAL FANTASY I-VI Bundle for a further discount. More information on the bundle is available on Steam at: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/21478.
*Games in the bundle to be available upon respected release timings
 
Visit the official FINAL FANTASY pixel remaster series website for more information at: https://ffpixelremaster.com/
 
Related Links:
Official Website: https://ffpixelremaster.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/finalfantasy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finalfantasy/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/finalfantasy
#FinalFantasy
 
About FINAL FANTASY
For over 30 years, the FINAL FANTASY series has delighted generations of gamers and millions of players worldwide through beloved Role-Playing adventures that are built upon the benchmarks of spectacular visuals, highly imaginative worlds rich stories, memorable characters and technical and gameplay innovation leading the industry and earning the highest accolades from around the world. Each mainline game in the series is a completely new experience, and an ideal entry point to the series. Titles of the series have sold over 164 million units worldwide.
 
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

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© 1992, 2021 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.
LOGO ILLUSTRATION: © 1992 YOSHITAKA AMANO
 
FINAL FANTASY, the FINAL FANTASY PIXEL REMASTER logo, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, EIDOS MONTREAL, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. Steam is a registered trademark of Valve Corporation.  All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

About FINAL FANTASY
For over 30 years, the FINAL FANTASY series has delighted generations of gamers and millions of players worldwide through beloved Role-Playing adventures that are built upon the benchmarks of spectacular visuals, highly imaginative worlds rich stories, memorable characters and technical and gameplay innovation leading the industry and earning the highest accolades from around the world. Each mainline game in the series is a completely new experience, and an ideal entry point to the series. Titles of the series have sold over 164 million units worldwide.
 
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

Frontier invites players to explore their creativity in the third development diary for the much-anticipated Jurassic World Evolution 2.

In the latest update from the team, join Game Director Rich Newbold, Executive Producer Adam Woods, Senior Animator Amy Hook, and Lead Designer Jim Stimpson as they dive deeper into a host of Jurassic World Evolution 2’s new features.

From where and how players build their parks, to the wide variety of customisation options available, find out more about how these choices can make the difference between whether a park is a prehistoric paradise, or a dinosaur disaster. 

Explore stunning new and familiar locations, each with their own weather challenges, from dry desert sandstorms to tropical hurricanes, and learn how players can protect their parks against their devastating effects. 

See how the new Aviary and Lagoon enclosures can transform players’ parks, and how altering dinosaurs at the genome level unleashes expanded skin colour variation, making parks and the prehistoric marvels within them truly unique. 

Click below to watch the latest developer diary from the team behind Jurassic World Evolution 2.Jurassic World Evolution 2 launches 9 November 2021 on PC, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One.

•  A free narrative experience based on an H.P. Lovecraft short story
• Spooky and fun releases • Get your treats & tricks while browsing through our personalized collections
• 2000+ game deals up to 90% off and Flash Deals every 48 hours

October 27th, 2021 – The most haunted night of the year draws near, and we’re getting ready for it at GOG. Beware – you’re in for some scary fun! We’re taking you on a weird adventure full of creepy creatures lurking in the dark, but don’t worry, as we’re also treating you to more than 2000 deals, new releases, and recommendations from the team!

First, let’s take a look at the new releases on GOG:

• Dagon: by H.P. Lovecraft (FREE) takes you for an interactive narrative experience based on the cult short story of the same name by the master of cosmic horror and weird fantasy himself.
• The Shore (-40%) will task you with finding the protagonist’s daughter on a forbidden island filled with horrors from the Lovecraftian universe. 
• Just Cause 1 and 2 (-75%) provide you with a full dose of adrenaline and pure fun while you embark on your missions as agent Rico Rodriquez.
• Tormented Souls (-10%) will send chills down your spine, giving you the chance to explore a terrifying mansion-turned-hospital in a title that draws scares from the best classics of the survival horror genre.
• Agony will take you straight to the depths of hell, where you’re challenged with randomly generated levels to explore and survive. The game contains mature content.

The above list of spooky stories is just a fraction of the Halloween theme on GOG. Expect more eerie and frightening games coming this week!

Of course, what would be a Halloween Sale without gaming deals, and we have tons of them, including:

• Elvira’s Horror Bundle (-10%)
• Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines (-50%)
• Mundaun (-30%)
• Arkham Horror: Mother’s Embrace (-50%)
• Gamedec (-10%)
• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt GOTY (-80%)
• Diablo + Hellfire (-15%)
• GRIME (-15%)
• Phantasmagoria (-35%)
• BloodRayne: Terminal Cut (-35%)

And if that’s not enough, we’re running Halloween Flash Deals every 48 hours, launching with SOMA (-90%) and Roki (-70%).

We know that going on such spooky and creepy adventures alone is not an easy feat. That’s why a few of the GOG team members have decided to join you on this trip by preparing their own game recommendations that you can find among the well-known Halloween collections:

• Check the 4 collections from GOG Team members, where they share their favorite horror games
• In the Tricks collection, you’ll find all the scary titles
• The Treats collection offers you more cute and funny titles 
• The Scariest Discounts collection features the Halloween Sale’s best deals.

Join the creepy Halloween Sale adventure from GOG before the creatures scurry back into the dark on November 3rd, 2021, at 2 PM UTC, when the sale ends.

For more information, please visit GOG.COM.

The hit co-op zombie shooter is now available for PC and consoles and will come to Google Stadia this winter

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Oct. 27, 2021 — A free post-launch update for Saber Interactive’s World War Z: Aftermath, the latest release in the ultimate co-op zombie shooter series inspired by Paramount Pictures’ blockbuster film, introduces two new action-packed surprises: the deadly new Booster zombie type and Daily Challenges. You can experience both starting today on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam, with backwards compatibility on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X at 4K|60 FPS. World War Z: Aftermath will also launch on Google Stadia this winter, with full cross-platform play supported.

The Free Booster Zombie Update introduces the new Booster zombie type, adding more terror to the battlefield. Armed with concentrated bio samples, it enhances all zombies around it, making them even deadlier. This is one undead enemy you’ll want to keep a close watch for. Also added today are World War Z: Aftermath’s new Daily Challenges, giving the community new opportunities to earn bonus in-game rewards each day.

Finally, today’s update introduces rare Lore Documents that can appear on Daily and Weekly Challenge Maps. Finding all of them on each map unlocks a special passive perk for that level, giving players new discoveries, experiences and rewards when replaying missions through all of the game’s zombie-ravaged locations.

Powered by the next generation of Saber’s dynamic Swarm Engine™, World War Z: Aftermath lets you play on your own with AI squadmates or in co-op for up to four players (with full crossplay between PC and consoles). Take on hordes of ravenous zombies in two totally new story campaign episodes set in the city of Rome (including Vatican City) and Russia’s snowbound Kamchatka peninsula.

Aftermath delivers the definitive World War Z package with all content from World War Z: Game of the Year Edition, including full episodes in New York, Moscow, Marseille, Jerusalem and Tokyo. Experience the heart-pounding immersion of Aftermath’s optional first-person mode, decimate the undead with a new melee system, and level eight unique classes with distinct play styles and customizable loadouts.

The true next-generation edition of World War Z: Aftermath will officially launch on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2022 with a free upgrade and other enhancements. The new Horde Mode XL is also scheduled to launch next year on next-gen consoles, Stadia and PC. For the latest from World War Z, visit www.WWZgame.com, and follow the series on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

About Saber Interactive

An Embracer Group company headquartered in the U.S., Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer operating across 19 studios in the Americas and Europe, including Saber development offices in Russia, Spain, Belarus, Sweden and Portugal. Creating games for all major platforms based on both original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include World War Z with over 15 million players worldwide (built on the proprietary Swarm Engine™), SnowRunner, the NBA Playgrounds franchise, and the upcoming Evil Dead: The Game. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with AAA publishers, producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch and next-gen consoles, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, Quake Champions and many others.

About Paramount Pictures Corporation

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

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Get in the Halloween spirit with this pumpkin-headed 3D platformer now on next-gen consoles

Cologne, Germany – October 27th, 2021 – Pumpkin Jack New-Gen Edition, an enhanced version of the well-received PS4, Xbox One & PC 3D platformer from Thunderful Publishing and Headup Games, has made the leap to next-gen and is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Carved from the legacy of old-school 3D platformers like MediEvil and Jak & Daxter, solo developer Nicolas Meyssonnier successfully melds his love of those titles with a modern approach and sets it all in a spookily atmospheric world that finds fun in monsters, ghouls and devilish challenges. Harnessing the power of the PS5 and Xbox One Series X|S, the New-Gen Edition brings enhancements that have the eponymous Jack grinning more vibrantly than ever before.   

On PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, Pumpkin Jack New-Gen Edition has a Performance Mode that targets up to 4K resolution at 60fps. On PS5 and Xbox Series X, a Quality Mode is also available that targets up to 4K resolution at 30fps, adding higher quality effects and shadows with ray-tracing.

Making this Halloween treat just that little bit sweeter is the fact that Pumpkin Jack is cross-buy on both PlayStation and Xbox platforms. So, if you already own Pumpkin Jack on PS4/Xbox One, you’ll automatically get access to the PS5/Xbox Series X|S New-Gen Edition at no extra cost!

Stepping into the shoes of the mythical pumpkin lord, Pumpkin Jack New-Gen Edition sees you set out on an epic quest to help evil triumph over good. 3D platforming challenges in the colourful and diverse Arc En Ciel Kingdom are mixed with fun combat encounters where you can deploy an awesome arsenal of weapons (occasionally with a snarky crow or haughty owl fighting at your side), as well as solve light puzzles and take on various mini-game challenges. 

“I’m delighted to bring Pumpkin Jack to new consoles at this appropriately spooky time of year,” said Pumpkin Jack developer Nicolas Meyssonnier. “The addition of ray-tracing and other enhancements I’ve been able to make over the last-gen version makes this the definitive edition of Pumpkin Jack!”

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About Headup Games
Headup is a hybrid games publishing and development company providing players worldwide with the best content in the independent gaming sector. Established in 2009, it is active on all major platforms such as consoles, mobile devices and PC, and was awarded as “Best Publisher” at the German Developers Awards in 2012, 2013, 2017 and 2019. With over 80 million customers served on mobile and further several million players on the PC and consoles, Headup is always looking to raise awareness and commercial success for developers thinking outside the box. 

About Nicolas Meyssonnier
Nicolas Meyssonnier started developing Pumpkin Jack as a spare-time project in 2016 while studying at the University. Inspired by old PlayStation platformers he played in his childhood, such as Jak & Daxter and Ratchet & Clank, Nicolas figured that the current market lacked these kinds of inspiring 3D platformers. Attracted by the dark and spooky atmospheres of games like MediEvil, he decided to create his own game, which culminated in Pumpkin Jack!