Fans will soon be able to buy and trade officially licensed NFT collectibles based on the iconic Worms games franchise

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Team17 has partnered with Reality Gaming Group to create high quality, low energy consuming, Worms NFT collectibles, giving fans the chance to own a unique piece of video game memorabilia.

The limited edition ‘MetaWorms’ NFTs will encompass content from across the 26-year history of the beloved Worms franchise – which has sold 75 million units globally – in the form of unique, generative artwork.

Each MetaWorms NFT (metaworms.live) will be secured and protected on the blockchain, providing documented ownership indefinitely – each digital collectible item will be 100% owned by the person who bought it. Moreover, Worms digital collectibles are one-of-a-kind and cannot be copied, which makes them scarce and potentially quite valuable.

For more information on the MetaWorms NFT roadmap, join the Discord channel here: https://discord.com/invite/9w9GCddH. 

The generative MetaWorms NFTs will be created and managed by Reality Gaming Group using its Digital Asset Trading (DAT) Platform, which creates NFTs, online stores and marketplaces connected to the company’s own “side-chain” of the Ethereum mainnet.

Crucially, this enables the creation of environmentally friendly NFTs that offer substantial reductions to the amount of energy used per transaction – The cost of minting 100,000 NFTs on Reality Gaming Group’s sidechain uses the same energy as the average ANNUAL kettle usage of just 11 households. 

In addition, Reality Gaming Group and Team17 have partnered with sustainability platform “Coin 4 Planet”. A portion of the sale of every NFT will go directly to Refeed Farms, which is using vertical worm beds to replace synthetic fertilizers and replenish soil. This also applies to secondary market sales for the lifetime of the NFT. It marks a real commitment to give back to the planet and help our digital products make a significant difference in the real world.

The partnership with Reality Gaming Group represents Team17’s debut in the exciting world of NFTs, with the studio joining an ever-growing list of established video game developers and publishers exploring the exciting opportunities offered by blockchain technology. 

Additional ground-breaking games and blockchain collectibles created by Reality Gaming Group publishing arm Reality Studios and the DAT Platform include Doctor Who: Worlds Apart, Reality Clash and Smighties Universe, plus non-game NFT content with the likes of Toikido toys and boxing legend Floyd Mayweather.

To find out more about MetaWorms, visit https://metaworms.live

For more information on the MetaWorms NFT roadmap, join the Discord channel here: https://discord.com/invite/9w9GCddH. 

Harley Homewood, Head of Publishing, Team17 Digital, said: “Worms remains an iconic franchise in global gaming with tens of millions of fans around the world, so we’re really excited and proud to announce our partnership with Reality Gaming Group ahead of the release of highly limited edition artwork NFTs later this year. The ultra-low energy technology Reality Gaming Group uses, together with their carbon neutral servers, played an essential part of the reassurances we sought before our agreement; we’re very much looking forward to giving Worms fans a chance to own a piece of our history.”

Tony Pearce, Co-Founder at Reality Gaming Group, added: “I’ve been a fan of Worms for over two decades, so to partner with Team17 to create an amazing collection of MetaWorms NFTs is a dream come true. Team17 is a Britsoft hero developer and indie games label and Worms has an iconic place in the collective gamer consciousness, so we can’t wait to give fans digital collectible artwork from across the franchise. This partnership is a ringing endorsement of our DAT platform and further highlights the growing importance of NFTs within the games ecosystem.”

About Team17 Digital

Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio comprised of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Team17 Digital’s portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, and Overcooked! franchise. Visit www.team17.com for more information. 

About Reality Gaming Group

Reality Gaming Group develops innovative games and marketplaces that combine the best of traditional gaming with new technology based on the blockchain and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). We’re currently working on NFT based trading card game Doctor Who: Worlds Apart and mobile AR shooter, Reality Clash. The Reality Gaming Group development team has more than 20 years’ experience across Mobile, PC, Console, AR and VR games platforms. For more information, visit: http://realitygaminggroup.com/

Reality Gaming Studios and Sustainability

All Reality Gaming Group eNFTs, including minted Doctor Who: Worlds Apart cards, run on our own self-created “sidechain” of the Ethereum mainnet. This allows us to make substantial reductions to the amount of energy used per transaction. We have recently integrated with layer 2 network Polygon to further reduce these energy costs. Reality Gaming Group is committed to developing our “Game For Earth” energy plan and will continue to seek to minimise energy expenditure on all NFT projects. All non-blockchain data generated by Reality Gaming Group is stored and processed on servers that use 100% renewable energy.

• A collection of the first ever Hash Rush comics are to be auctioned by the world’s leading online auctioneer, Comic Connect.
• Collection includes three comic books; one of which is printed on gold aluminium, is hand-signed by legendary artist and author Neal Adams and has 9.8 grading certificate.

• Auction also includes all-expenses paid trip to New York for a once-in-a-lifetime dinner experience with Adams.
• Auction to go live from 11-20 February via www.comicconnect.com
  

Monday 31 January, 2022 [Press Release, Global]: It’s arguably the most anticipated year of comic book heroes hitting our big screens, and there’s a chance for one superfan to get their hands on a truly unique piece of comic book history this February.

A complete first edition collection of Hash Rush comics, written and inked by Neal Adams will go to auction on February 11 via the world’s premier online auctioneer of vintage comic books, original comic art and pop culture memorabilia, Comic Connect.

The collection is made up of three individual comics: Legend, Crystal and Hash Rush issues, and are the only complete collection in existence. Each comic book has a partner NFT – a digital version of the comic that will live on the blockchain and be accessible through an online reader that allows the holder to take the story with them wherever they go.

Not only will the winning bidder bare the status as the only holder of all three comics and NFTs, but they will also be rewarded with an all-expenses paid trip to New York to meet Adams as part of a once-in-a-lifetime experience, courtesy of Hash Rush video game developers, Vorto Gaming.

“This is more than just a collection of comics, it’s a status symbol for the ultimate comic book fan and an opportunity for them to meet the most influential comic author and artist of all time,” said Nathan Ziedonis, Creative Director of VZ Games and one of the original developers of Hash Rush.

“It’s a first of its kind. We’ve combined classic comics – including a one-of-a-kind – with their equivalent NFTs, then added a once-in-a-lifetime experience with an industry legend. All in a single lot.” Said Vincent Zurzolo, COO of Comic Connect.

“Comic book values have been skyrocketing for several years. Combining them with hot, high-tech collectibles like NFTs and unique life experiences may take our industry in a new direction.”  He added.

Those looking to follow the auction or place a bid can do so by visiting www.comicconnect.com.

Legend issue

The Legend issue was created in tribute of Neal’s contribution to the comic book industry and a career that has spanned over 60 years, where he penned stories and artwork for some of the most iconic comic book superheroes of all time including Superman, Batman, Green Lantern and X-Men.

It is fitting that the Legend’s cover – designed and inked exclusively by Neal Adams for this specific issue – is printed on golden aluminium, with the golden hue visible when held under the bright lights; the same that have helped transform Neal’s comic book stories and characters into Hollywood blockbuster movies, household names and beyond.

The cover also features the hand-written signature of Adams and has been awarded a 9.8 grading by CGC, meaning the comic is a nearly perfect collectible. With no other issue in circulation, this one-of-one comic book is Neal Adams’ rarest ever work.

Crystal issue

As Neal Adams embarked on the journey of writing Hash Rush, he too was reaching a landmark in his own journey – his 80^th birthday on June 15, 2021. In celebration of this historic milestone and paying homage to each of his glorious years, 80 first edition Crystal issues of the Hash Rush comic book have been produced to honour the icon.

The Crystal issue comic book is defined by its chromium front cover that that glows and reflects luminous colours. This unique chromium effect makes the Crystal issue one of the most visually captivating comic book covers produced by Neal Adams, and adds to his portfolio of stunning artwork and craftsmanship that has graced the industry for over half a century.

Hash Rush issue

A limited print run of 2,000 paper-based Hash Rush comic books were created in January 2022 to mark the upcoming rerelease of Hash Rush the video game.

The cover for the Hash Rush issue was made in collaboration between Neal Adams and his long-time associate, Swedish comic artist Mikael Bergkvist who has worked on comic art for the likes of Captain America, Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk.

About Vorto Gaming 

Vorto Gaming AB is a leading Swedish-based blockchain gaming company that provides advanced gaming solutions for an ever expanding industry.

Vorto Gaming is behind the development of the blockchain platform, Vorto Network – a free-to-access digital economy, providing a platform for developers to host games operating on blockchain technology, as well as a transparent, user-centric and democratic economy where players can trade NFTs. 

WWE® 2K22 Drops Hard-Hitting Booyaka Gameplay Trailer

In-game footage offers early look at what’s in store when WWE 2K22 launches in March 2022

2K recently unveiled an exciting, early look at WWE® 2K22 gameplay with the action-packed WWE 2K22: Booyaka Gameplay Trailer featuring a slew of WWE Superstars and Legends laying the smack down on their opponents. The trailer showcases stunning visuals made possible by the redesigned gameplay engine, crisp new animations, new game modes including MyGM, and much more.

Stay tuned for more details to be released later this week. WWE 2K22 will be available March 11, 2022*. For more information on WWE 2K22, visit the game’s official website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #WWE2K22 or subscribe on YouTube.

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

*WWE 2K22 Standard Edition and Cross-Gen Bundle will be available March 11, 2022. WWE 2K22 Deluxe Edition and nWo 4-Life Digital Edition will be available on March 8, 2022.

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LOS ANGELES – JAN. 28, 2022 –  Netmarble’s popular mobile action role-playing game (RPG THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR,) kicks off its latest update with two new SS Fighters – SS Terry Bogard and SS Blue Mary. Both fighters and their Special Battle Cards can be collected from now until Feb. 16.

As a Red Element/Attack Type fighter, SS Terry Bogard will boost ATK upon diminished HP when used as a leader while SS Blue Mary, a Blue Element/Defense Type fighter, can increase Grab Skill Damage and obtain Power upon using Grab Skills when used as a leader. In addition, the“Wild & Furious” Rush Dungeon and “Fatal Fighter” Challenge Dungeon are now available to conquer. A new Time Attack Challenge and Event Codex Mission for the new SS fighters is also open from Jan. 27 to Feb. 10.

Other content coming to THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR includes:

• Fighter Buff Celebration Package Sale (Jan. 27 – Feb. 24)
  • The Rock Howard Buff Celebration Package and Adelheid Buff Celebration Package will be in store for players to purchase.
• Guild Boss Challenge
  • This challenge allows players to cooperate with Guild Members to clear the Boss. Collectable items used to develop player Fighters include Participation Rewards, Clear Rewards, and Ranking Rewards.
• Special Signature Login Streak Bonus (Jan. 27 – Feb. 10)
• By logging to the game, players can win a range of rewards and items to boost up their in-game experiences.
• New Battle Pass
• The New Battle Pass is available from Jan. 28 to Feb. 16 for players to purchase.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR boasts fast-paced fighting action as players battle through waves of enemies, giant bosses, and rival fighter teams. The excitement is paired with cutting edge graphics, bold colors, and lightning-fast animations. In addition, this game features all of KOF’s classic fighters from ’94 to XIV, with more than 130 fighters available to collect, along with more to come with seasonal events, collaborations with popular IP such as, SAMURAI SHODOWN, Seven Knights, and more.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR is available to download on Google Play and the App Store in more than 175 countries and comes with support for English, Taiwanese, Indonesian, Thai, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, Russian, and German languages. 
 
For more information, please visit THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR’s website. Also, please follow THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Discord, Reddit, and forum on Netmarble.com.

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Seven Knights 2, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, MARVEL Future Revolution, Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com
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Recruit a friend to explore the secrets within The Dark Pictures Anthology today, all existing owners of any of the three entries in the series, Man of Medan, Little Hope or House of Ashes, will gain access to a free Friend’s Pass – enabling players to experience one full playthrough of that game via Multiplayer Shared Story mode with a friend who does not own the game. 

Unveil the horrific discoveries of House of Ashes, Little Hope or Man of Medan together! The offer is open until February 28 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PCs via STEAM® – and the friend must be playing on the same platform. To access the game, your friend must download the Trial version of Man of Medan, Little Hope or House of Ashes first. 

The House of AshesCurator’s Cut is now free for everyone! Originally released as a pre-order DLC bonus, the Curator’s Cut can now be unlocked for all players once they have completed a playthrough of the game in theatrical (normal) mode. The mode allows players to replay the game from a different perspective, with different playable characters in certain scenes, new choices, new outcomes and frightening new deaths.

Check out the The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes – Friend’s Pass & Curator’s Cut Trailer:

Tomura Shigaraki’s faithful servant Kurogiri is now available as a playable character in MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE 2. A vital asset to the League of Villains, Kurogiri boasts a powerful Quirk known as “Warp Gate,” which allows him to create portals between locations.

The following YouTube link (ready for embedding) will open a portal to a new trailer showcasing Kurogiri in action:

Kurogiri is the third DLC character to become available as a part of Season Pass 2, which also features the previously released Hitoshi Shinso and Present Mic. By purchasing Season Pass 2 for $19.99, players will gain immediate access to all three currently available characters, along with the two remaining unannounced characters as they release. Characters may also be purchased individually for $3.99.

Join the race on three platforms, now including Playstation®4

LONDON ( 27^th January, 2022) – SQUARE ENIX® Ltd., and Original Fire Games today announced that the top-down racing game CIRCUIT SUPERSTARS, is now available on PlayStation®4 consoles. The charming game built by racing fans, for racing fans – CIRCUIT SUPERSTARS is available for purchase on PC (via Steam®), Xbox One and now PS4®. To mark today’s release Square Enix Collective also shared a new trailer on their YouTube channel.

PS4® racers will have the opportunity to cross-play with their friends playing on PC (via Steam®) or Xbox and will have access to the garage of their dreams, packed with 12 vehicles ready to compete on any of the 19 different tracks available, set in 13 vibrant locations. Players can also enjoy a range of customisable liveries for both driver and cars, in addition to helmets and victory celebrations which can be unlocked by levelling up. There’s a racing style for everyone, with multiple motorsport disciplines represented in the game including Rallycross, Open Wheel Single-Seaters, Trucks, GT racing and plenty more free content to come in the future. Join the race on your preferred platform today!
 
CIRCUIT SUPERSTARS is available now on PS4®, PC (via Steam®) and Xbox One, also planned for release on the Nintendo Switch™ system in the second quarter of 2022.
 
For further information please visit: http://www.circuit-superstars.com/

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

About Original Fire Games

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

About Square Enix Collective

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

About Square Enix Ltd.

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

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

About BBC Studios

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

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Console versions will now launch early autumn this year

Sydney, Australia, 28^th January 2022 – Owlcat Games and META Publishing are happy to announce that the first story DLC for Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous will launch on 15 February 2022.

The Inevitable Excess DLC will take players on new adventures that await just before the moment of their greatest triumph: victory over the Worldwound. Players leave Golarion and use unparalleled mythic powers to defend the space-time continuum against imminent collapse. The DLC will be available as a part of Season Pass as well as a separate purchase in major digital stores.

In addition, the studio wants to share an important update. The console release date has been moved to Spring 2022. Originally slated for an Autumn release, the team made the tough decision to move the launch date so they can deliver the best gaming experience on console – as well as address any remaining issues on the PC edition.

Starting from today – until the beginning of February 2022 – the main game is taking part in Lunar New Year Sale with a 20% discount on Steam, GOG and the Epic Games Store; moreover the game is accompanied by a new free DLC featuring a new pet – tiny sovereign dragon from Tian Xia that will help players to succeed at all Knowledge and Lore skill checks.

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is now available on all major digital stores including Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. It will also be available on consoles for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions slated for early Spring this year.

For a limited time, engage in PvP battles with respawns and randomly assigned roles. Play it like a Boss and in four more ways!

January 28, 2022 — It’s time to try a new way to play in World of Tanks Blitz! Famous for special modes and legendary events enjoyed by tankers all around the world, the game invites players to join the ranks for the latest action-packed mode with a twist: Big Boss.

With two chances to play, tankers can get involved from February 3rd through February 6th, and February 10th through February 13th. Engage in all-out 7v7 PvP battles where team members are randomly assigned special roles with unique abilities—and one tank in each team becomes the Boss!

See for yourself: compared to its base stats, the Boss tank receives a 30% increase to damage and speed, 50% faster reloads, and quadruple HP. To top that off, Bosses can push and damage the enemies with their Blast Wave active ability and deal damage to a line of tanks with their Megashot passive ability. To give their opponents a fighting chance, Bosses only respawn twice per battle.

However, the rest of the team receives unlimited respawns during which they switch between the RPG-like roles of Regenerator, Catalyst, Bomber, and Graviton at random. Featuring unique active and passive abilities, these roles each have up to 5 upgradeable levels to unlock. Unlike their teammates, Bosses stick to their role until the end of the game.

Every Boss frag is worth 5 points, and any other tank wasted is 1 point; pitted against each other in a test of aggression, strategy, and speed, each team races to score 30 points to win.

The Big Boss mode can be played in any Tier V to X vehicle. If you don’t have a single one of these yet, Big Boss has a quest for you. Complete it between January 27 and February 13, and you will be ready to feel the power and to become a heroic giant slayer in the T67 (a Tier V U.S. TD) that will be added to your account permanently.

Follow wotblitz.com for more news, and learn more about the Big Boss Mode (including a detailed availability time schedule) here: http://blitzboss.com/.

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About World of Tanks Blitz

World of Tanks Blitz is a cross-platform, free-to-play, team-based MMO action game dedicated to fierce tank combat. Available on iOS, macOS, Android, Windows 10, Steam, and Nintendo Switch, the game lets players control over 370 legendary armoured vehicles and boasts more than 170 million downloads worldwide. 

World of Tanks Blitz is a fun, light-hearted approach to the genre that bends the rules of reality, putting an engaging twist on tank combat. Deep mechanics and realistic physical models across both authentic and alternative historical settings combine to create fluid gameplay and tactical diversity.

Official website: wotblitz.com

About MS-1

MS-1 is Wargaming’s premier mobile development studio behind World of Tanks Blitz, a renowned cross-platform shooter, and World of Warships Blitz, a mobile naval combat game, with both products boasting over 200 million downloads.

MS-1 is a multisite studio with offices in Vilnius, Minsk, Moscow, Shanghai, and Berlin. Its international, multicultural team currently comprises more than 360 professionals of various backgrounds and experience across all disciplines, including development, publishing, and operations. This cultural diversity helps deliver games that click with different audiences around the globe. The recently opened office in Vilnius is housing the continuously growing team developing two unannounced action/shooter projects, including a new IP.

Official website: http://ms-1.wargaming.com/