London, UK 1st October, 2021. Green Man Gaming Publishing and developers Moonlit S.A are pleased to reveal that there will be a demo version of the upcoming PC virtual hobby simulator, Model Builder available to download from today as part of the Steam Next Fest. Scheduled for release on PC in late 2021, Model Builder is the next generation of virtual hobby games that brings the joy of scale model building to enthusiasts and novices alike. 

It’s time to get creative with the new Model Builder playable demo where players can experience some of the great content the game will offer. Players can dive right in and learn the basics in a robust tutorial then challenge themselves in the commission and competition modes to experience the truly unique gameplay. If that’s not enough, then why not jump into the all new story mode and experience the excitement of professional model building, available for the first time in this demo! 

Through the course of the demo, players will get the chance to cut out, assemble and paint a selection of models from Model Builder’s full roster of vehicles, historical memorabilia, figures and pop culture. These include a simplified Spitfire, Dwarf Cleric, Wasteland Drifter, R35 Tank, Type VIIC German Submarine, Oriental Dragon and a C64 Warcrawler Steampunk Bot. There’s also the opportunity to purchase paints and tools for their workshop by gaining more experience, levelling and earning currency to personalise their work area. 

About Model Builder 

It’s time to get building and get creative! Join the latest trend in simulation games with Model Builder and unleash your creativity by cutting out, assembling and painting your models including planes, tanks, figures, mechs and more. Sell your creations for profit to expand your toolkit or display them in dioramas to create stunning and epic scenes for the whole world to see. 

• Choose your models – Choose from vehicles, historical memorabilia, figures and pop culture and earn experience to unlock more models, or paint your favourite models again in a different or unique style.
• Become a master builder – Choose the model that you want to create, feel the satisfaction of snipping out the model parts and build your model step by step. Finally, apply the finishing touches so it’s ready for painting.
• The right tools for the job – You have a wide variety of tools available in your toolkit – everything you will need to assemble your impressive models and make them shine. You will be able to unlock new tools to help with precision work and finishes so you will feel like a pro in no time.
• Customise – Now it’s time to get creative! Do you stick to the brief, or make the model your own and pimp it up? With plenty of paint to choose from, a choice of airbrush tools as well as fine detail brushes and impressive decals at your disposal, the sky’s the limit! 
• Showcase your masterpieces – Once your model is complete, it’s not the end! You can create stunning and exciting scenes by arranging your model (or models) in a diorama, or showcase them in the photo booth and share them for the world to see.
• Exciting story mode – Go on a fascinating journey in the footsteps of your grandfather Leon and his achievements by unlocking secrets of the past. Take on model building commissions and enter competitions on your journey to become a world class model builder. 

Model Builder will be released for PC via Steam in late 2021. The demo will be available to download today during the Steam Next Fest via the Steam page. Fans can also wishlist the game now. 

For more information on Green Man Gaming Publishing please visit the website at https://corporate.greenmangaming.com/news/ and for more information on Moonlit S.A please visit their website https://moonlit.games/.

About Green Man Gaming Publishing

Green Man Gaming Publishing works with developers around the world to bring great indie games to market. Green Man Gaming Publishing is a division of Green Man Gaming, the multi-award-winning global video games retailer and technology business.

About Moonlit S.A.

We are an independent game-dev studio with a software house pedigree to create complete and timeless games. We have been developing projects and technologies for major companies in Poland and abroad for over ten years.

Our technologies, such as Angular Light and Ultimate Water System, won prizes on GameINN 2017 and GameINN 2020. We are currently focusing on our release plan, including two high-quality productions: Model Builder and Dog Trainer.

Prepare for Scare as the Entire Critically Acclaimed Horror Survival Game Comes to iOS and Android

TORONTO, CANADA – October 1, 2021 — Veteran independent videogame developer Blue Isle Studios, announced today its cult-followed, critically acclaimed survival horror game Slender: The Arrival is coming to mobile devices on October 13. Watch your back as Slender Man will soon be able to stalk you wherever you go as you play through the entire PC / console experience in the palm of your hands. With a mobile device loaded in your pocket, you will never be safe again.
 
To celebrate its launch on October 13, Slender: The Arrival will be available as a free download with the first chapter of gameplay unlocked to allow players to decide if they are brave enough to continue the harrowing journey. Mobile users are invited to pre-order the free game, Slender: The Arrival on the App Store. 
 
Watch the Slender: The Arrival gameplay trailer

The only official Slender Man game, Slender: The Arrival puts you in the epicenter surrounding the enigmatic internet mythos that has captivated and terrorized millions. The frightening Slender Man is described by eyewitnesses as a thin, unnaturally tall man dressed in a black suit with a blank, featureless face. Players are enveloped in a dark, foreboding world of sensory deprivation with a story fraught with terror, filled with haunting visions and audio cues that create a healthy dose of tension and paranoia.
 
Experience the fear for the first time or re-live the full game you know and love in the palm of your hand with Slender: The Arrival on mobile. Yes, Slender Man can now stalk you wherever you go. The mobile adaptation of the game offers leaderboards for online competition against friends, with daily, weekly and lifetime competition scores. New mobile exclusive achievements and controller support for iOS devices. 
 
You’re on your own. No one to come for you. No one to help you. No one to hear you scream. Slender: The Arrival developed in collaboration with Eric “Victor Surge” Knudsen, creator of the paranormal phenomenon that has been terrifying the curious-minded around the world since its inception, with Mark Hadley and Blue Isle Studios. 
 
For more information, please visit www.slenderarrival.com, follow @BlueIsleStudios and ‘Like’ on Facebook and Instagram, and watch on YouTube.

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ABOUT BLUE ISLE STUDIOS
Founded in 2010, Blue Isle Studios is an independent videogame developer and publisher located in the heart of downtown Toronto, Canada. Lead by industry veterans Alex Tintor and Brenden Frank, Blue Isle has established itself as one of gaming’s most exciting developers, creating iconic titles that have sold millions of copies worldwide. A small yet passionate group of artists, designers and programmers, Blue Isle works to build captivating virtual worlds, delivering the best gaming experience possible no matter what the genre. www.blueislestudios.com.

This evening at 5pm UTC the Steam Next Festival will commence. It is a six-day long event on Steam in which many upcoming games will make demos available to play for free. We have great news: Starship Troopers – Terran Command will be doing its part in the Steam Next Festival, and everyone will be able to download and play the demo.

The demo will contain two scenarios, including “Peace of Mine.” This is an early scenario that already features most of the game’s key mechanics: players will deploy the Mobile Infantry to defend a central outpost, which will serve as the staging point to reactivate mining facilities and clear out all bugs nests in the surrounding area. We know that you’ve been looking forward to more news about the game. From our side, we’re looking forward to hearing what you think. We can’t commit to a specific release date yet as we want to act on the feedback we will receive. We only ask you, if you’re willing, to give us your honest opinions on the missions you’re going to play, so that we can ensure that the game lives up to fans expectations. You can share your feedback on the new Starship Troopers – Terran Command Discord server, available from October 1st.

“Releasing a Starship Troopers – Terran Command demo at Steam Next Fest was a key decision in the development pipeline”, said David Sharrock, Executive Producer of the game. “We really want this game to deliver on the promise of a true Starship Troopers experience, and collecting feedback from the players is an important milestone of this process”.

The Starship Troopers – Terran Command demo will be freely available on Steam from Friday, October 1st at 5pm  UTC to Thursday, October 7th at 5pm UTC.

About the Game

Starship Troopers – Terran Command is a thrilling single player real-time strategy game set in the Starship Troopers movies universe. Take command of the Mobile Infantry and do your part in the war against the Arachnid threat in a 20 missions long story campaign. Build, develop and control your armies to strike an effective balance between tactical superiority and strength in numbers. Ensure that human civilization, not insect, dominates the galaxy now and always!

More information on Starship Troopers Terran Command product page 

Starship Troopers – Terran Command will be published on PC in the next months. Stay tuned! 

Tune In All Month Long to Warframe Streams and Donate to Unlock Rewards or Purchase New Stylish Pink Warframe Merchandise to Help Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Research

LONDON, Ontario — October 1, 2021 — Warframe developer and publisher Digital Extremes is on a mission with players to give back and raise awareness for breast cancer for the second year with the Quest to Conquer Cancer initiative in partnership with The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation in Toronto, Ontario — a top five cancer research center in the world. Following a successful 2020 campaign which saw Warframe players and content creators come together to raise more than $100,000 for breast cancer research, Digital Extremes and its Warframe community will once again kindle an engaging and collaborative environment in the spirit of giving and fighting for a cure.

For the month of October, Warframe players and the general public can join Digital Extremes in their quest by tuning into participating Warframe streams from some of the most-watched and up-and-coming creators and the Warframe community team to donate onstream and unlock exclusive rewards, including behind-the-scenes content from the upcoming expansion The New War. Warframe on Twitch will be using the Donor Drive extension, which allows viewers to donate directly without ever having to leave the livestream! Participating partnered streamers will have this feature enabled at their discretion. Donations can also be made directly on the Donor Drive Quest to Conquer Cancer page. Each donation made will be counted toward a reward tier, unlocking exclusive in-game content on all platforms and other rewards as each donation tier is reached.

“Giving back to our community has always been part of the Warframe spirit and our community of players have always been known to be inclusive, welcoming, and charitable beyond belief ,” said Sheldon Carter, COO of Digital Extremes. “For the second year, we’re creating an exciting program that engages and rewards players while raising awareness and funds to fight for a cause that affects the lives of so many around us.”

A new line of Warframe charity merchandise in stylish pink is also available in limited quantities, including a t-shirt, an enamel pin, and a floof plush. Customers who purchase the Conquera Kuaka Floof Plush or the Conquera Collection will also receive a free in-game charity-themed floof delivered digitally after purchase. Net proceeds from charity merchandise purchases will be donated after the campaign ends and are considered as contributions towards donation tiers.

Featured Images: Conquera Collection and Free In-Game Digital Floof with Purchase
For more information on Warframe charity merchandise and to browse the 2021 Quest to Conquer Cancer selection, visit theThe Official Warframe Store. For more information on the Warframe Quest to Conquer Cancer initiative, please visit the official website beginning at 2 p.m. ET today. Donations can be made immediately – to make a donation directly to the Digital Extremes Quest to Conquer Cancer campaign, visit the official Donor Drive campaign page.

DONATION TIERS & REWARDS

Unlock the Conquera Glyph I and Conquera Glyph II – $5,000
Show your support for Princess Margaret with two brand-new Warframe Glyphs created by community fan artist dull-ahan! 

Unlock the Conquera Glyph III and a Glyph Display – $10,000
Get an additional Glyph by community fan artist dull-ahan and a Glyph Display!

Unlock a 3x Forma (Built) Alert – $20,000
Unlock a 3x Forma in-game Alert that will go live on all platforms starting November 5 at 2 p.m. ET through November 15 at 2 p.m. ET.

Unlock the Conquera Orbiter Decoration – $30,000
Display the Conquera Decoration proudly in your Orbiter!

Unlock The New War Concept Art Reveal #1 – $40,000
Unlock a special concept art reveal from our next highly anticipated cinematic expansion – The New War! The art will be shared on the Quest to Conquer Cancer website, and on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Unlock a 1x Umbra Forma (Built) Alert – $50,000
Get a 1x Umbra Forma Alert that will go live on all platforms starting November 5 at 2 p.m. ET through November 15 at 2 p.m. ET.

Unlock The New War Concept Art Reveal #2 – $60,000
Another concept image will be revealed for The New War, shown on the Quest to Conquer Cancer website and on social media including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Unlock a 3-Day Affinity Booster Weekend – $70,000
Enjoy a weekend Affinity boost starting November 5 at 2 p.m. ET to November 7 at 2 p.m. ET.

Unlock The New War Concept Art Reveal #3 – $80,000
Get excited for a third The New War concept art reveal on the Quest to Cancer website and on social media including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Unlock the Conquera Ribbon – $90,000
Unlock the Conquera Ribbon Chest Armor to go along with the matching Conquera Syandana. The Conquera Ribbon has an unchangeable pink color channel to represent this Breast Cancer campaign, however, other color channels can be changed on the Conquera Ribbon to allow for a degree of customization.

Unlock the Conquera Ephemera – $100,000
Fashion Frame for a great cause and get the brand-new Conquera Ephemera. This Ephemera is fully color customizable — whether you choose to keep it pink or represent a cause of your choice, the option is yours!

To keep up with the latest updates, be sure to follow Warframe on Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Download Warframe on Steam PC, Epic Games Store, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Nintendo™ Switch. 

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world’s top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games’ multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 60+ million registered players on PC, PS5™, PS4™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™. For more information about Digital Extremes, visit www.digitalextremes.com. To sign up for Warframe, visit www.warframe.com.

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Anticipated indie firefighter staying hot ahead of holiday release with new release date trailer and Steam Next Fest demo

Gothenburg, Sweden – October 1st, 2021 – Thunderful Publishing & Dejima are thrilled to reveal that hotly anticipated indie firefighting game Firegirl: Hack ‘n Splash Rescue will be coming to PC (Steam®), Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4  and PlayStation®5 on December 14th. Ahead of release, players will be able to see what it feels like to wield Firegirl’s trusty axe and high-powered hose first-hand during Steam’s Next Fest event between October 1st – October 7th, where a playable Firegirl demo will be available.

Firegirl: Hack ‘n Splash Rescue has you take on the role of a new female fire rescue officer breathing life into a rundown local fire station. Responding to procedurally generated blazes across the city, you are called into action to try and save all the civilians (and cats!) caught in the fires in a nail-baiting 3-minute time limit. Extra time can be earned by extinguishing dastardly pyro-monsters as you chop your way through obstacles and use your hose as an improvised jetpack to boost your jump and reach otherwise inaccessible places.

Blending beautiful retro-inspired pixel art with 3D visuals that draw on the power of modern machines, Firegirl will take you on a thrilling trip across a diverse array of (burning) locations, including dense forests, lavish hotels, high-speed trains and multi-storey apartment blocks. You’ll also get to hang out at the Firehouse between missions to upgrade equipment and hire new staff to better prepare yourself for the blazing challenges ahead. As if Firegirl hasn’t already got enough on her hotplate, there’s also the question of what’s behind the spate of fires ravaging the city. 

“I’m so excited for players to finally be able to get their hands on Firegirl: Hack ‘n Splash Rescue on December 14th,” said Julian Ribassin, founder of Dejima. “The response to the game has been incredible so far and I’m really looking forward to introducing even more players to Firegirl via the new demo that will be available as part of Steam’s Next Fest between October 1st – 7th.”  

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Website: https://dejima.games/

About Thunderful Publishing
Thunderful Publishing is a games publishing company, founded in Gothenburg, Sweden in 2017. Part of the Thunderful Group, which also includes development studios Zoink Games and Image & Form, and publisher Rising Star Games, Thunderful Publishing focuses on premium PC and console games for a worldwide audience and is the publisher behind award-winning games such as Steamworld Quest: Hand of Gilgamesh, Lonely Mountains: Downhill and Curious Expedition 2.

About Dejima Games
Dejima was founded in 2016 in the snow-covered city of Sapporo, Japan, by Julien Ribassin. The same year he released his first commercial game, illumine. Seoul based artist Gabriel Miller is mostly known for his work on games like Strike Vector, Remilore and the upcoming bloodthirsty helicopter aztec goddess simulator Megacopter. Gabriel and Julien started exchanging ideas in 2017. Firegirl is the first game coming out of their unexpected collaboration. Before partnering with Thunderful, Firegirl was recognised at BitSummit 2019 with the IGN Japan Media Award and has been the recipient of a 2020 Epic Megagrant.

Island Sandbox title Trading Time leads the slew of exciting demos available alongside discounts across the Merge Games portfolio

Manchester, UK, 1st October, 2021 – Merge Games is excited to reveal their plans for the Steam Next Fest running from 1st – 7th October as well as a publisher sale running simultaneously across many of their titles on Steam. As well as generous discounts applied to a selection of Merge Games titles in the publisher sale, there will be the opportunity to get hands on with some of the excellent games from the publisher’s portfolio, including some new titles scheduled for release later this year.

Leading the way on the Steam Next Fest demos will be the release of the Trading Time Prologue, the upcoming sandbox puzzle game from developer Half Past Yellow. In Trading Time players find themselves as a castaway on an island paradise, solving sticky situations and trading their way to fixing their wrecked ship. Set on an exclusive, desolate island, the Prologue challenges players to come to the aid of the inhabitants and break the curse that has ravaged the land leaving it barren and dying. A variety of puzzles and trials lie in wait and players will revel in Trading Time’s unique humour.

Alongside Trading Time, Merge Games has confirmed another Steam Next Fest demo for the bullet ridden action game DeathrunTV. Based in a near future world of a 24 hour TV show where contestants risk it all in a fast paced, bullet hell against swarms of rabid mutants. For this demo the team has implemented a new assist mode to cater to the players’ strengths or weaknesses. 

There is a selection of other great demos being featured in the publisher sale including the legendary platformer Alex Kidd in Miracle World XD,  the recently released farming action RPG with a twist Monster Harvest, class-based co-op RTS game DwarfHeim and the ‘horrorpunk’ action RPG Morbid: The Seven Acolytes. 

Fans of co-op RTS will be thrilled to hear that Dwarfheim left Early Access on 27th September and will be available during the publisher sale with an attractive 30% discount until 3rd October. For that extra co-op gaming fix, for those who have purchased the game, their friends can download the Dwarfheim Friend-Pass allowing them to play together for free.

For players looking to grab a great deal, there will be a selection of games discounted in a special publisher sale running from 1st – 3rd October. Alex Kidd, Monster Harvest and Dwarfheim will all be discounted by 30% with Morbid: The Seven Acolytes and Spirit of the North slashed by 60% as well as other great Merge Games included in the publisher sale. 

The Merge Games publisher sale runs from 1st – 3rd October, while  Steam Next Fest takes place from 1st – 7th October 2021. For more information please visit www.mergegames.com 

About Merge Merge Games is a global video game publisher, developer and distributor based in Manchester, UK. The company publishes and distributes games worldwide for PC, consoles and streaming platforms, including Dead Cells, Streets of Rage 4, Spirit of the North, Cloudpunk, Aragami and Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX. Merge is also developing its own survival game, Smalland, in house. In 2021, Merge Games was acquired by Zordix AB (publ). For more information, please visit www.mergegames.com

A Brand-New IP From Some of the Talented Development Team Behind the Iconic FINAL FANTASY Series

Pre-Orders Available Now for Nintendo Switch™, and Steam®

LONDON (01 Oct. 2021) – Square Enix Ltd., today announced as part of their SQUARE ENIX PRESENTS livestream at Tokyo Games Show that DUNGEON ENCOUNTERS™,  a new single-player dungeon exploration RPG, will be available digitally for the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 console and PC via Steam® from October 14, 2021.

Directed by FINAL FANTASY series’ veteran Hiroyuki Ito and produced by FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE™’s Hiroaki Kato, DUNGEON ENCOUNTERS challenges players to test their strategic skills with 100 levels of thought-provoking challenges. Using 2D grid-based movements, players are invited to lead an expedition charting the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth. Plan and prepare to overcome numerous obstacles, battles, and defeat monsters in a bid to outwit the formidable game system and reach the deepest level of the Dungeon. Strategize to survive!

Players can enjoy a newly polished and refined iteration of FINAL FANTASY’s classic Active Time Battle (ATB) system brought to you by original creator, Hiroyuki Ito. DUNGEON ENCOUNTERS features an expansive range of fantasy inspired characters by character designer Ryoma Ito, offering players a unique take on the dungeon crawler genre, and the ability to customize their team in order to complete the challenges and obstacles effectively. Fans can also enjoy a soundtrack overseen by musical director Nobuo Uematsu, featuring a modern take on classical tracks, as they put their minds to the test and venture through the many levels of DUNGEON ENCOUNTERS.
 
DUNGEON ENCOUNTERS will be available digitally for the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 console and PC via Steam® on October 14, 2021 and is rated PEGI 7.  
 
Pre-orders are available now for the Nintendo Switch™ system and Steam® with a 20% discount until late October*. DUNGEON ENCOUNTERS will be available to purchase on the PlayStation® Store from launch on October 14 with a 20% discount for PlayStation Plus members until October, 28.**
 
For more information, visit: https://square-enix-games.com/games/dungeon-encounters
 
*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 from launch on Oct, 14 until 11:59pm BST/ CET on October, 28.

Related Links:
Official Website: https://square-enix-games.com/games/dungeon-encounters
Instagram:
#DungeonEncounters
 

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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Trial Version 2 Available Today on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S

LONDON (October 1, 2021) – During today’s Tokyo Game Show livestream, Square Enix Ltd. announced that STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN™ will release on 18^th March 2022 on PlayStation®5 (PS5™), PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via the Epic Games Store. The new action RPG, developed by Team NINJA from KOEI TECMO GAMES (NINJA GAIDEN and Nioh series), in collaboration with Tetsuya Nomura (FINAL FANTASY® VII, KINGDOM HEARTS), brings a bold, new vision to the FINAL FANTASY series that will appeal to existing FINAL FANTASY fans and new players alike.

Watch the STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN | Release Date Announcement trailer here:

STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN blends challenging and strategic action gameplay with the world and lore of the FINAL FANTASY series to create a unique action RPG experience. Join Jack and his allies as they throw open the gates to the Chaos Shrine and step into a world of dark fantasy and exhilarating battles to discover if they are truly the Warriors of Light the prophecy foretold.

The company also announced the release of STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN TRIAL VERSION 2 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S—an expansion of the first trial version of the game, which launched in June. Players can explore an additional stage of the game, the Refrin Wetlands, alongside a new ally, experience new playstyles in battle with the addition of multiple new jobs, and fight against an array of new enemies. This will also be the first opportunity for players to sample the game’s multiplayer function.

The STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN TRIAL VERSION 2 is available now through October 11, 2021 7:59 a.m. (PDT) / 3:59 p.m. (BST). Players who download and play STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN TRIAL VERSION 2 are invited to participate in a survey to provide feedback to the development team on their play experience, further helping to shape the outcome of the game. The survey will be open now through October 18, 2021 7:59 a.m. (PDT) / 3:59 p.m. (BST) and will be accessible from the menu screen of TRIAL VERSION 2.

STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN will be available as a physical and digital Standard Edition on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One, with a digital-only Standard Edition available on PC via the Epic Games Store. A Digital Deluxe Edition will also be available on all platforms.

The Digital Deluxe Edition of STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN includes a digital artbook, digital mini soundtrack and a DLC Season Pass, which will include the additional missions; ‘Trials of the Dragon King, ‘Wanderer of the Rift’ and ‘DIFFERENT FUTURE’. Those who purchase the PS5™ or PS4™ physical or digital Standard Edition owners can purchase a Digital Deluxe Edition upgrade at launch, which will provide the above Digital Deluxe Edition bonuses.
Players who purchase STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN for the PlayStation®4 can download a free PS5 console enhancement update* that includes all the next-gen visual and gameplay enhancements at no extra cost when playing on a PS5™ console. Xbox customers who purchase the physical or digital editions of the game will be eligible to leverage Smart Delivery, meaning they can play their editions across any Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles. The system will automatically select the optimal version of the game for the console being used.

Customers who pre-order the Digital Standard and Digital Deluxe Editions of STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN will receive 72-hour early access to the full game**, as well as in-game items—the “Braveheart” weapon and the Lustrous Shield—and an original PS4™ theme for PlayStation store purchasers. These customers will also receive the early purchase incentive: the “Rebellion” weapon.

STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN will be available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via the Epic Games Store on 18^th March 2022. STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is not yet rated.

More information is available here: https://www.square-enix-games.com/sopffo

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About STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN™
STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN™ is a new action RPG by Square Enix Ltd. in collaboration with Team NINJA from KOEI TECMO GAMES, that brings a bold, new vision to the FINAL FANTASY® series. Jack and his allies, Ash and Jed, burn with the resolve to defeat Chaos as they throw open the gates to the Chaos Shrine. Yet doubts remain – are they truly the Warriors of Light the prophecy foretold? Step into a world of dark fantasy and revel in the exhilarating action – packed battles.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO GAMES
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. is a subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO GAMES consists of six development brands creating innovative and iconic game series extending across a wide range of genres: KOU SHIBUSAWA, ω-Force, Team NINJA, Gust, Ruby Party, and midas. Signature series include ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS, NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION, Winning Post, DYNASTY WARRIORS, SAMURAI WARRIORS, Toukiden, Nioh, NINJA GAIDEN, DEAD OR ALIVE, Atelier Ryza, BLUE REFLECTION, Angelique, and La Corda d’Oro.
 
For more information: www.koeitecmo.co.jp/e/
 
ABOUT Team NINJA
Team NINJA is one of KOEI TECMO GAMES’ six brands, with development teams specializing in creating hardcore action games. Their most famous series include: NINJA GAIDEN, DEAD OR ALIVE and Nioh, and the team consistently develops new titles that receive praise from all around the world.

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.
 
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The Season Pass contents to each be released post the release of the main game. The Season Pass is to become available for purchase at a later date. The Season Pass does not include the main STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN game.

* If you already own STRANGER OF PARADISE for the PS4 (physical or digital edition) and own a PS5, you can download the STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN free PS5 enhancement update. If you have purchased STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN (physical edition) for PS4 and own the PS5 digital edition (the model without a disc drive), then you are not eligible to download the upgrade.

** Excluding PC Digital Standard and Deluxe Edition, which will offer 24-hour early access.

The pre-order bonus incentive is valid until 11:59 p.m. on March 17, 2022.

The early purchase incentive is valid until 11:59 p.m. on April 18, 2022.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN TRIAL VERSION 2:
Once the trial version period has ended on October 11, 2021, 7:59 a.m. (PDT) / 3:59 p.m. (BST), STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN TRIAL VERSION 2 will not be playable.
STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN TRIAL VERSION 2 is available for PS5™ from the PlayStation®Store and for Xbox Series X|S from the Microsoft Store. An internet connection is required to download and play the free STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN TRIAL VERSION 2. A PSN account is required for PS5 and a Microsoft Account is required for Xbox Series X|S to play the 2^nd trial version.
Progress in the STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN TRIAL VERSION 2 cannot be carried over into the retail version of STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN.

The STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN TRIAL VERSION 2 survey will only be available in English.

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Choose a friend in this side-scrolling Shoot ‘em Up and save the Earth from an alien invasion!

Wiesbaden, Germany – 1st October, 2021. Prepare your battlestations; alien annihilation is on the horizon! Publisher Assemble Entertainment, in coordination with Chinese partner WhisperGames, Brazilian film company Fehorama Filmes, and developer Loomiarts, today announced the launch of a free prologue of Squadron 51 on Steam. Now featuring English voiceovers, a local co-op mode, and never-before-seen levels, bosses, and gadgets for your spaceship to defend Earth from a merciless alien invasion.

The global release of Squadron 51 is planned for 2022 on Windows PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. The unique 2D Shoot ‘em Up was announced as part of a strategic partnership between Assemble Entertainment and WhisperGames. Squadron 51 is also featured in this year’s Tokyo Game Show 2021, which runs from today until Sunday, 3rd October. 

Warning! Extraterrestrials from outer space have arrived on our planet, bringing promises of a bright new future for the earthlings. However, this otherworldly partnership soon reveals a darker side as the VEGA Corporation, the alien enterprise led by the hideous Director Zarog, is imposing its predatory politics on the human race. In the midst of this oppression, the rebel group Squadron 51 rises as a response against the violent acts committed by these vile beings. Will the brave pilots of Squadron 51 and their aircraft stand a chance against Zarog’s diabolic fleet of flying saucers?

Key Features Include: 

• SHMUP Yeah!: Enjoy classic shoot-’em-up gameplay with four unique aircraft that can be customized with special weapons
• Cinematic Experience: Marvelous black-and-white aesthetics, live-action FMV sequences, and dubbed voices will tell the story of the battle between Squadron 51 and Director Zarog’s alien fleet
• 11 Ways to Save the World: Fight against enemy ships and bosses in 11 different environments – snowy mountains, forests, cityscapes, and more
• Rookie Pilots Supported: Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran flying ace, Squadron 51 supports dynamic difficulty that allows every pilot to enjoy the alien extermination
• Ducks Fly Together!: Fighting an alien horde is more fun with a squadmate! A second player can enter a level at any time — earn points with a co-op player and unlock together new special weapons and upgrades

To learn more about Squadron 51 and add the game to your wishlist, visit the official Steam store page here. Squadron 51 will launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC via Steam in 2022. For more on the game and the development team, visit the official site at http://loomiarts.com.

To keep up to date with Squadron 51’s plan of attack, follow Assemble Entertainment on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and join the community on Discord. 

About Assemble Entertainment

Based in Wiesbaden, Germany, Assemble Entertainment is an independent games developer and publisher, best known for Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Don’t Dry, the latest installment in the humorously naughty point-and-click adventure saga, and the multi-award-winning Endzone – A World Apart, that challenges players to survive and thrive following an environmental apocalypse. Assemble Entertainment also organizes GermanDevDays, an annual conference that attracts more than 1,100 attendees from across the German-speaking video game development industry. 

About WhisperGames

Founded in 2015, WhisperGames is a global video game publisher based in Xiamen, China. They provide multi-language text and audio localization services (including in-house voice-over recording), PR, marketing, community support, maintenance, legal services, and more. WhisperGames have developed strong partnerships in over 20 countries and has provided customized publishing and localization solutions for over 100 video games. Learn more about WhisperGames at www.whisperinteractive.com.