Earn Triple Rewards on Sumo and Celebrate the GTAIII Anniversary with an In-Game Tee – Plus 2X GTA$ and RP on Special Vehicle Work and Gerald Contact Missions, and More
Sumo is all about knowing your own strengths, your opponents’ weaknesses, and using both to your advantage in a battle of brains and brawn. Stay focused, and yeet your enemies into oblivion to the tune of Triple Rewards, all week long.
Get the Rockstar Games Typeface Tee Playing GTA Online at any point between now and October 20 will earn you the Rockstar Games Typeface Tee — the first in a collection of special commemorative clothing and liveries celebrating the 20th anniversary of Grand Theft Auto III.
2X GTA$ and RP on Special Vehicle Work and Earn Bonus GTA$ on Daily Objectives Executives looking to line their pockets can use the SecuroServ computer terminal in their Office to launch Special Vehicle Work Missions, all of which are paying out Double Rewards.
In your travels, remember to check your Interaction Menu for the latest Daily Objectives and make sure to complete them when you can. Complete all three Daily Objectives for an additional 50% GTA$ payout this week.
2X GTA$ and RP on Gerald’s Last Play and Gerald Contact Missions Pay Gerald a visit this week or give him a call on your iFruit; helping Gerald and the Families out on a Contact Mission will earn you 2X GTA$ and RP for your trouble.
Car Meet Prize Ride and Challenge LS Car Meet members who place in the Top 3 in 6 different LS Car Meet Series races over the course of the next week will get the keys to a Vapid Dominator ASP in return for their tenacity and razor-sharp reflexes.
Test Track Vehicles Once you’ve visited the merch truck and gotten a new tattoo, maybe you should traipse over to the Car Meet’s Test Track and give the Karin Sultan RS Classic, Übermacht Cypher, and Annis ZR350 a spin before you commit to purchase. See how they fare in a Scramble, a Time Trial, or just race it between the columns and get an idea for how they handle.
This Week on the Podium: The Dewbauchee Specter Pay the lobby of The Diamond Casino & Resort a visit anytime this week to see and be seen, but also to give the Lucky Wheel a spin. You’ll walk away with either GTA$, RP, clothing, snacks, or mystery prizes of all shapes and sizes. This week on the podium is the Dewbauchee Specter, a car most will only see as a blur blowing by them on the freeway.
Discounts Cars can do so much more than just drive — with a little extra tender love and care you can make them jump. Visit Benny’s anytime this week to give your beloved chariot a makeover with 50% off all Hydraulics. You can also take 30% off the retail price of the Declasse Moonbeam and Albany Primo, as well as their Benny’s custom vehicle upgrades.
All Garages are 40% off for the next seven days, while the following vehicles can be acquired with substantial savings:
Vapid Slamtruck – 30% off
JoBuilt Hauler Custom – 30% off
Lampadati Casco – 40% off
Yosemite Rancher – 30% off
Vapid Clique – 40% off
Prime Gaming Bonuses and 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.
Prime Gaming members can also take advantage of exclusive discounts, including 35% off the Dinka RT3000 and 65% off the Lampadati Casco through October 20.
To ensure access to future benefits, make sure to visit Prime Gaming and sign up.
Deluxe new edition features hit golf game and bonus packs delivering loads of content in single offering
Sydney, Australia – October 15, 2021 – Players who missed their tee times have another opportunity to join their crews – alongside legions of other players around the globe* – on the back nine with the PGA TOUR® 2K21Baller Edition. Packed full of bonus content and dripping with swag, this new edition of the critically acclaimed golf video game experience from HB Studios is currently available worldwide in digital format for the PlayStation®4 console, Xbox One consoles, including the Xbox One X, and Windows PC via Steam.
PGA TOUR 2K21Baller Edition includes the base game, all previously released DLC courses and game modes, an assortment of the hottest gear from Clubhouse Pass Season One, holiday gear, novelty putters, and the Golden Touch Pack featuring a gold putter and driver. The Baller Edition also features the 2K/adidas CODECHAOS MyPLAYER Pack featuring adidas CODECHAOS BOA® golf shoes and custom 2K/adidas gear, including a sport performance polo, Ultimate365 pants, and tour hat, designed by adidas Golf exclusively for PGA TOUR 2K21. The content included offers a significant value, available for an MSRP of $122.95**. For players who already own the base game and would like to enjoy all the Baller Edition bonus content, the Baller Pack will be available for an MSRP of $37.95. The PUMA Swag Pack and Callaway Club Drop Pack, featuring brand-specific clothes and gear, will also be available for an MSRP of $14.95 each.
In addition to the PGA TOUR 2K21 Baller Edition, both new and existing PGA TOUR 2K21 players will enjoy new monthly multiplayer playlist courses*** created in the PGA TOUR 2K21 Course Designer by a group of international content creators, including Americans VctryLnSprts and Mattf27, Canadians Crazycanuck1985 and Arctic Fury, b101design from the United Kingdom, and New Zealander Energ1zer.
The themes for upcoming custom multiplayer playlist courses include:
“Long Game, Short Game” for November – challenging players to use their full array of skills and execute long drives, crisp wedge work, and precision putts;
“Winter” for December – celebrating the season with chilly destinations and frosty design elements;
“New Year, New Challenge” for January – requiring a high degree of skill and technical prowess for designers and players alike;
“Lunar New Year (Tiger/Water)” for February – incorporating a focus on water and Asian themes and locations.
The most realistic golf video game experience to date, the PGA TOUR 2K21Baller Edition includes a roster of 12 officially licensed pro players, including cover athlete Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, Bryson DeChambeau, Billy Horschel, Ian Poulter, Tony Finau, Sergio Garcia and more. In addition to tens of thousands of custom courses created by the PGA TOUR 2K21 online community, players take on 17 licensed PGA TOUR courses, including East Lake Golf Club, TPC Scottsdale, Detroit Golf Club, Bay Hill Club & Lodge, TPC Sawgrass and more, each of which was scanned using cutting-edge technology to bring the fairways, greens, bunkers, trees, lakes, and ponds to life. PGA TOUR 2K21 Baller Edition also features the hottest gear and clothing brands, including adidas, Under Armour, PUMA Golf, Polo Ralph Lauren, Mizuno Golf, Malbon Golf, Callaway Golf, Bridgestone Golf, TaylorMade Golf, Goodr, TravisMathew, and more.
PGA TOUR 2K21Baller Edition is rated G by the OFLC. For more information on PGA TOUR 2K21Baller Edition and 2K, visit PGATOUR2K21.com, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #PGATOUR2K21 or subscribe on YouTube.
*PGA TOUR 2K21 has sold-in more than 2.5 million units globally since launch.
** AUD dollar value.
***PGA TOUR 2K21and online access required to play multiplayer content.
****Baller Edition and Baller Pack do not include Titleist, FootJoy, or NBA team logo items. Some items may only be unlocked by achieving in-game objectives. No additional purchase necessary.
HB Studios is a 2K studio. 2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
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About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and T2 Mobile Games. Our products are designed for console systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com.
About 2K
Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment for video game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices, with product availability including physical retail and digital download. The Company is home to many talented development studios, including Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union, Cloud Chamber, and HB Studios. 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports, and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA® 2K; renowned BioShock®, Borderlands®, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization® and XCOM® brands; popular WWE® 2K and WWE® SuperCard franchises; as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR® 2K. Additional information about 2K and its products may be found at 2k.com and on the Company’s official social media channels.
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — October 15, 2021 — Today, Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Ubisoft announced that The Call of Yara, the latest DLC for the popular UNO video game is now available globally. Inspired by the tropical paradise island Yara, The Call of Yara DLC will add a thrilling twist to the classic UNO game experience with new features and a game mode.
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The Call of Yara is now available to purchase individually on PlayStation®4, Playstation®5, Xbox One consoles, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ system, Windows PC, and Stadia for $7.49AUD. The Call of Yara will be playable on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X | S through backward compatibility.
In The Call of Yara, players can experience the UNO game in an immersive environment with a vibrant Yara-inspired board and menu, exclusive themed-cards, and immersive audio soundtrack. After drawing seven cards and 300 Pesos at the beginning of each game, players collect 100 Pesos at the beginning of every turn they can spend to hire the services of Libertad legends. Each character affects the gameplay differently, so players must spend their Pesos strategically to unlock the below services:
Dani Rojas:
For 500 Pesos: Pick one player to draw one to six cards.
For 800 Pesos: All other players draw one to six cards.
Philly Barzaga:
For 600 Pesos: Combine four colors to create a Wild card to play instantly.
For 1000 Pesos: Combine four colors to create a Wild +4 card to play instantly.
Juan Cortez:
For 600 Pesos: Discard one to three cards.
For 1300 Pesos: Discard four to six cards.
Lucky Mama:
For 200 Pesos: Prevent one player from calling for a service next turn.
For 400 Pesos: Prevent all other players from calling for a service next turn.
In addition, The Call of Yara introduces a brand-new card to UNO: The Guerrilla Recorder card. When this risky card is played, each player’s wallet is randomly affected – they may gain hundreds of Pesos to hire the services of Guerrilla legends or lose them all.
For the latest news on Ubisoft’s games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.
About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends®, UNO®, and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music, and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us online at mattel.com.
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.
HyperX Signs TikTok Sensation Bella Poarch as Brand Ambassador and Microphone Campaign Spokesperson
Sydney, Australia – Oct. 11, 2021 –HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced the signing of TikTok sensation Bella Poarch as a HyperX brand ambassador. As a celebrated TikTok star with over 81 million followers, Poarch’s introduction to the HyperX family includes starring in a HyperX microphone video campaign that debuts this spring. As Poarch’s Official Gaming Peripherals Partner, HyperX will be providing gaming headsets, keyboards, mice, mousepads, and microphones for her use, the same high quality products that are used by streamers, gamers and anyone with a passion for the good in gaming.
“I’m loving the opportunity to bring my style and passion for life and music to the HyperX family,” said Bella Poarch, TikTok star and HyperX ambassador. “I bring my love for people to be happy and healthy in everything they do and look forward to sharing this with HyperX fans, family and community.”
Aligning with HyperX’s goal to support all gamers and their individual journeys, Poarch will work with HyperX to tell unique stories around her love of gaming and passion in developing and performing music and streaming.
“A viral sensation on TikTok and a growing icon in gaming, we welcome Bella Poarch to the HyperX family,” said HyperX. “Poarch’s love for gaming and passion for streaming and storytelling are parallel to HyperX’s goal to embrace every gamer and the stories that make them who they are.”
As part of the HyperX family, Poarch will exclusively use HyperX headsets and microphone products and receive the HyperX Heroes treatment. She will also star in the upcoming Quadcast S campaign, which marks the first time a gaming peripherals brand has partnered with a world-class social media and recording artist to bring together the passion of music and gaming into a single metaverse.
Other stars that will join Poarch in the HyperX microphone campaign video include streamer HungryBox, esports stars FaZe Temperrr and Faxuty and basketball player Semi Ojeleye.
As a HyperX brand ambassador, Poarch joins a line-up of internationally recognised talent on the HyperX roster, including football player JuJu Smith-Schuster, basketball players Gordon Hayward and Ariel Powers, tennis player Daniil Medvedev, ice hockey player Filip Forsberg, international soccer player Dele Alli, professional race car driver Sage Karam, skateboarder Minna Stess, and more than 25 global streamers and influencers in the HyperX family.
About HyperX
For 18 years, HyperX’s mission has been to develop gaming solutions for every type of gamer and the company is consistently recognised for delivering products that provide superior comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. Under the tagline of “WE’RE ALL GAMERS,” HyperX gaming headsets, keyboards, mice, USB microphones, and console accessories are the choice of everyday gamers as well as celebrity ambassadors, pro gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclockers worldwide because they meet stringent product specifications and are built with best-in-class components.
HP Inc. creates technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere. Through our product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers, and 3D printing solutions, we engineer experiences that amaze. More information about HP Inc. is available at http://www.hp.com.
About Bella Poarch
Poarch is the world’s fourth largest TikTok star1 (with over 81 million followers and counting), a Filipino-American U.S. Navy veteran, gaming icon, anime obsessive, lifelong singer, and rising songwriter. She currently holds the record for most likes on a TikTok video with an August 2020 post that has surpassed 52 million likes2. In May 2021, Poarch released her first single “Build A Bitch,” which was produced by Sub Urban, to commercial and critical acclaim.
HyperX and the HyperX logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of HP Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All registered trademarks and trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S Deliver Lo-Fi Horror in Q1 2022
BRISTOL, England — October 15, 2021 — Chasing Static, the retro psychological horror game from the twisted minds of developer Headware Games and publisher Ratalaika Games S.L., brings haunting revelations to Steam for Windows PC today with Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One editions terrorizing Q1 2022.
Chris Selwood stops for a brief respite at a roadside diner in rural North Wales amid a rain-soaked trip to the funeral for his estranged father. After enjoying a hot cup of coffee and conversation with the friendly waitress, Aneira, the night turns to terror after the power goes out and he finds her pinned to the ceiling by some unseen force. After passing out from shock, he awakens in the diner, now abandoned and fallen to ruin.
Chris must discover what happened to the waitress and why with the help of a journal full of strange notes from his father, all while avoiding the abominations now roaming the Welsh forests. In the process, he will uncover family secrets and government conspiracies that were never meant to be brought to light.
Utilize a device to scour the haunted airwaves for the static-infused conversations of the restless dead, revealing further story elements and puzzle clues, designed from the ground up to be accessible through visual cues. Experience a haunting short story experience that pays homage to the golden era of survival horror with lo-fi, PlayStation 1-style visuals, combined with hi-fi sound design and professional voice acting.
“Classic horror games from my youth seemed like a bygone age as I grew older, “said Nathan Hamley, Founder, Headware Games. “I’ve now been so inspired by the return of the original PlayStation’s aesthetic to create Chasing Static, a love letter to those masterful horror titles that kept me up at night. Here’s to having the younger generation get that experience.”
Chasing Static is now available on Steam for Windows PC, with English language voice acting and English, French, German, Spanish, Russian and Japanese text with additional language support to be confirmed. For more information on Chasing Static, please visit the game’s Steam Page and follow Headware Games on Twitter and Facebook.
Chasing Static will release onNintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in Q1 2022.
About Headware Games
Founded by solo developer Nathan Hamley of Bristol, England, Headware Games creates adventure games with a focus on accessibility and to experiment with interactive narrative. Chasing Static is the studio’s second title, after previously releasing Guard Duty, an innovative point-and-click adventure game played over two distinct eras of history.
Based out of Spain, Ratalaika Games is an indie developer and publisher of games for consoles and PC. Focused on helping other indie creators, the company offers console porting, localization, and promotion services to spread the word about smaller studios to gamers all over the world.
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Oct. 14, 2021 — Despot’s Game: Dystopian Army Builder, the roguelike tactical auto-battler developed by Konfa Games and published by tinyBuild where commanders build their squad of puny humans into a legion of wizards, ninjas, and dozens of other heroes while leading them through a strange post-apocalyptic labyrinth, gears its pixel-art nude dudes for battle on Steam Early Access for Windows PC today.
Trapped in a massive maze-like complex with seemingly endless compartments, a frail group of humans robbed of both their memories and clothes band together for survival. However, these unfortunate souls aren’t alone–together, they must beat back killer robots, man-eating cabbages, vicious hellhounds, and other forces of destruction led by the nefarious d’Spot who runs the show.
These poor souls will need more than just their birthday suits if they want to live. Equip the unarmed masses with a variety of killing implements from flesh-ripping chainsaws and laser swords to ridiculous apparatuses including stale pretzels throwers, handy paddle-balls, and damage-soaking refrigerators.
A well-balanced army is necessary to forge the longest run, and the more unique weapons from the same class it holds, the more power ups they unlock. Diversify the cultist class to grant them the “Call of Cthulhu” to unleash greater damage and tricksters to dodge attacks with ease. Purchase mutations to provide fighters with thicker skin, obtain more bonus mana, increase attack speed, and more.
Party members all fight on their own, using their skills to turn the tide so long as they’re well-fed and positioned. It’s up to a cunning strategist to lead this motley crue by arranging meatbags humans for battle. Mages sporting a rabbit-in-a-hat and spirit masks can deal damage from afar just like shooters with their crossbows and plasma guns. Fighters will take the front lines with claws and Rocky’s boxing gloves to beat enemies while tanks protect units with tower shields and periodic tables.
Fret not, as new meat for the grinder is always available for the cheap price of two tokens, and can also double as food source for a hungry army if desperate times call for desperate measures. And when the end seems near… It’s time to face the ultimate challenge–the deadly end-game armies of other players!
“We can’t wait to see the crazy battles commanders will get into during Early Access,” said Nikolay Kuznetsov, Game Creator, Konfa Games. “From footballers knocking out some zombies and Excalibur swords cutting into robots, anything is possible in Despot’s Game. We’re ready for the chaos to begin!”
Despot’s Game: Dystopian Army Builder is available now on Steam Early Access for Windows PC for USD $14.99 / EUR €14.99. It supports English, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese languages.
Based out of Russia, Konfa Games is an independent studio dedicated to bringing the funniest roguelike experiences to players around the world. Despot’s Game: Dystopian Army comes equipped with the same dark humor and pop culture references as its predecessor and the studio’s first title, Despotism 3k.
About tinyBuild
tinyBuild is a Seattle-based indie label behind the Hello Neighbor franchise and over 30 renowned titles, including Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners and Party Hard. With additional development offices in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Riga, Latvia, tinyBuild is rapidly building a portfolio of fun, high-quality games across multiple platforms.
Fans Can Save 20% on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 Console and Steam®
SYDNEY (15 Oct., 2021) – Square Enix Ltd., today announced that the new single-player dungeon exploration RPG, DUNGEON ENCOUNTERS™ is now available digitally for the Nintendo Switch™ system, the PlayStation®4 console and PC via Steam®. Players can save 20% on the Nintendo™ Switch, PlayStation®4* console and Steam® until late October. **
To watch the “DUNGEON ENCOUNTERS | Out Now Trailer” now, visit:
DUNGEON ENCOUNTERS, directed by Ito Hiroyuki, known from the FINAL FANTASY series, and produced by Kato Hiroaki from FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE, is a new dungeon exploration RPG game that focusses on a newly refined and straightforward game design. The game is based on a minimalist design philosophy, so that the players can focus on experiencing the fun gameplay mechanics.
A challenging 99 floor dungeon awaits! Move around a 2D gameboard style map as you set off on a journey to explore the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth. You will need to strategise to survive in order to overcome a myriad of perils, fierce battles and potent game mechanics to reach the deepest levels of the dungeon. The thought provoking challenges is what will make this new dungeon exploration RPG a rewarding experience for players!
DUNGEON ENCOUNTERS is now available for the Nintendo Switch™ system, the PlayStation®4 console and PC via Steam®.
*20% discount offer for Nintendo Switch™ system ends on October, 21 at 11:59pm BST/CET; and for PC (via Steam®) on October, 29 at 4:59pm BST / 5:59pm CET
**20% discount offer for PlayStation Plus members on PlayStation®4 console is available until 11:59pm BST/ CET on October, 28.
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.
In Ruin Raiders, command an army of animals on a journey of no return into a massive ever-changing labyrinth in search of long-lost riches. Outfit squads with hundreds of items including powerful weapons, skill-boosting enhancements, and game-changing abilities to battle the mysterious enemies lying in wait inside the procedurally generated ancient city ruins.
Utilize units in turn-based tactics combat where positioning to overcome each encounter determines life or death. Animal-specific abilities provide the upper hand to ensure survival during white-knuckle showdowns. Uncover blueprints to craft weapons and stat-enhancing attachments before diving deeper into the ruins. Return to camp and spend Eternium to purchase persistent base upgrades, expand your squad with additional animal species, and more.
Godstrike sends the Herald of a forgotten deity to defend the world against its seven sacrosanct siblings. Challenge the cursed avatars and survive chaotic fights where time remaining is both health in battle and currency afterward. Avoid incoming damage before performing time-based abilities to turn the tide of each fight, unlocking new skills with each felled demigod.
Take on alternate game modes for an additional test of might. Advance through Arcade Mode, with every ability and skill unlocked to aim for the fastest completion time, or face an unpredictable fate in the Roguelike mode. Learn and master powerful abilities like True Shot, a homing attack capable of curving around arenas, to deal massive damage at crucial moments, among other tide-turning skills.
“We’re thrilled to showcase the hard work that OverPowered Team put into Ruin Raiders and Godstrike,” said Benjamin Tarsa, Director of Publishing, Freedom Games. “Players will love what they have accomplished and continue to showcase their team’s talent at creating special experiences for each console platform.”
Ruin Raiders is available today on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam and Epic Game Store with a launch discount for $15.99 USD / €16.79 EUR. Godstrike is also available now on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, as well as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S via backwards compatibility with a launch discount for $11.99 USD / €12.79 EUR. Godstrike is also available on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam and Epic Game Store. Both tiles are available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean languages.
For more information on Ruin Raiders and Godstrike, please visit the official Freedom Games website.
About Freedom Games
Freedom Games is a publisher dedicated to offering best-in-class services to partners and providing players around the world with unique and memorable experiences. With over 50 years of combined industry experience at the executive level, Freedom Games seeks to leverage its expertise to facilitate great games and even better publishing experiences.
OverPowered Team is a Madrid-based independent game developer founded by college friends. They strive to create titles that expand upon familiar genres with unique mechanics and colorful art. Godstrike is the studio’s debut title. They are also creating tactical roguelike, Ruin Raiders as their sophomore title.
Townscaper coming to mobile, the debut of Kathy Rain: Director’s Cut, new Per Aspera and Star Renegades content, and more are on the way!
STOCKHOLM — Oct. 14, 2021 — We’re halfway through October, but Raw Fury has packed a ton into that time. From fresh updates to new releases, here’s a breakdown of all the fun you won’t want to miss coming up!
Townscaper is coming to mobile (iOS and Android) on October 20! Having released on PC, Mac, and Nintendo Switch back in August, this peaceful toy-like town builder has already seen over 600K units sold. The inclusion to mobile is especially exciting as Townscaper is the kind of game that is meant to be played on the go, taking inspiration from your surroundings.
On October 21, Per Aspera will get another free update. Dubbed the “Green Mars” DLC, this new content will focus on significant changes to gameplay, with the addition of vegetation and new animal life to the red planet. Along with a new lens view to help manage the precious resource of water, there will be 11 new biomes to master, and each will require specific conditions for flora and fauna to thrive. A full list of new features can be found on the Per AsperaSteam page.
Kathy Rain: Director’s Cut launches on October 26. The remastered version of the 2016 point-and-click detective mystery is almost here! Fans of the original Kathy Rain will find new places to explore, an extended storyline, over 700+ lines of new dialogue, updated performance, and more! The game is currently available to wishlist on Steam for PC, Mac, and Linux but will also be available on GOG.com, Android, and iOS at launch, with a Nintendo Switch version coming a few days later.
Find out what’s new in Kathy Rain: Director’s Cut:
Star Renegades to get Japanese localization, new updates, and new DLC. Very soon, fans of Star Renegades will be able to enjoy the game in Japanese on PC. This update will also include some additional fixes, as well as two new end-boss fights: the Dragoon and Guardian. On top of this, free new DLC is currently planned for November 24 and will let players bring the fight directly to the home of the Imperium. And along with this bonus ending, a new playable character will also be joining the fight!
Raw Fury announces first-look arrangement for film and television. Raw Fury and Hollywood-based production company dj2 Entertainment have announced a first-look arrangement that will give dj2 Entertainment first opportunity to adapt Raw Fury’s games for film and television.
Raw Fury’s diverse library of games, such as BAFTA nominee Call of the Sea, Apple TV Game of the Year Dandara, IndieCade nominee The Signifier, ‘Tribeca 2021 Game Award’ winner Norco and more will all fall under the Raw Fury X dj2 first look partnership.
Steam Halloween Sale! It’s that candy-filled time of year again, and Raw Fury is giving out sweet, sweet deals as treats! Steam deals to be specific. Most of the Raw Fury catalogue on Steam will be on sale at the end of October, so keep your eyes peeled!
The veteran video game developer and publisher’s acclaimed catalogue is on sale now on Steam, with special giveaways and more going on this month!
AUSTIN, Texas — Oct. 14, 2021 — Aspyr is excited to announce “Aspyr 25,” a celebration of the people, games, and fans behind the prolific video game developer and publisher’s 25th anniversary. All this weekend you can save big on select titles from Aspyr’s wide library with the Aspyr 25 Saleon Steam. You can also visit aspyr.com/25years through October to enter for a chance to win free games and other prizes from the studio and their partners.
“It’s staggering to consider all the passion, creativity, and talent that got us to this milestone. From all of our phenomenal teammates over the years to our fearless partners and outstanding community, we’re grateful to everyone who’s been a part of this journey so far,” said Aspyr co-founder Ted Staloch. “For 25 years, those enduring relationships have helped shape the foundation of Aspyr. It’s such an incredible privilege to be trusted with carrying forward some of the industry’s greatest games and franchises for new generations to fall in love with.”
Aspyr was founded in 1996 by Michael Rogers and Ted Staloch, specializing in adapting and modernizing great games for new platforms and audiences. The studio has steadily evolved and grown into a full-service developer and publisher with over 140 employees, launching more than 190 titles over 25 years. Aspyr’s projects have ranged in size and scope from mobile and indies to AAA, including acclaimed titles for global best-selling brands like Star Wars™, Call of Duty, Borderlands, Civilization, The Sims and much more.
As Aspyr turns its ambitions toward even greater challenges in the future, the company has several projects in development, including the recently announced Star Wars™: Knights of the Old Republic™ – Remake, a new remake of the original revered Star Wars role-playing game completely rebuilt from the ground up for a new generation to experience in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Starting today through October 18, you can get deep discounts on select Aspyr games on Steam, including Sid Meier’sCivilization® VI, Planet Coaster, the award-winning co-op puzzle game Morkredd, and more. Check out https://store.steampowered.com/sale/aspyr25 for all the details.
Aspyr is also hosting a series of special giveaways on its website where fans can enter to win prizes like a NZXT Starter Pro Gaming PC, NZXT Capsule Microphone, and free copies of Aspyr games and DLC on Steam. Go to aspyr.com/25years now through October 30 to enter for your chance to win!
“We’re proud of our history, but even more excited to say we’re just getting started. We can’t wait to show fans everything we’ve been working on,” said Dan Prigg, VP of Production at Aspyr.
Aspyr is a leading video game publishing and development partner focused on maximizing the potential of games across all platforms and for all players. Today, the company supports a growing network of partners that includes many of the industry’s leading entertainment IP holders, publishers, developers, and technology providers. Aspyr was acquired by Embracer Group in 2021. The company is based in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.aspyr.com.
