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The Growing Future of The Last of Us

PlayStation Australia is today pleased to share exciting details about the immense future of The Last of Us including, The Last of Us on HBO, the latest on the upcoming online experience and the announcement of a complete remake of The Last of Us on PS5 and in development for PC. 

To date, The Last of Us Part II has sold more than 10 million copies globally, thanks to the immense support from the gaming community. With that in mind, PlayStation is happy to share more details about what’s in store for fans of the franchise.  

PlayStation is thrilled to share a piece of concept art from the upcoming multiplayer experience. Naughty Dog is growing its studio significantly to ensure it builds this full-scale, standalone game, with its massive scope and immense world, in a way that fans have come to expect from The Last of Us and Naughty Dog. Keep an eye on the PlayStation Blog with more news to come next year! 

From the beginning, the original vision for The Last of Us’ story was cinematic and character-driven, and HBO enthusiastically continued the spirit of that same vision to bring this story to TV screens worldwide. Helmed by Craig Mazin, Creator and Writer of Chernobyl, in tandem with Executive Producer Carolyn Strauss and Neil Druckmann, the incredible cast and crew strove to ensure a faithful retelling of the story and its intricately detailed world. The worlds of video games and television continue to overlap as Ashley Johnson and Troy Baker, Ellie and Joel’s in-game actors respectively, join the cast in major roles. The team cannot wait to see them on-screen along with new and longtime fans of The Last of Us. 

The Last of Us Part I

With leaps in technology and hardware that allows the limits of visual fidelity and interactivity to be pushed, PlayStation and Naughty Dog are thrilled to announce this complete remake of The Last of Us, releasing September 2, 2022 for the PlayStation 5 console and in development for PC. 

The team have implemented modernised gameplay, improved controls, and expanded accessibility options in this single-player experience to allow even more individuals to enjoy the game. Effects, exploration, and combat have all been enhanced. Leveraging the PS5’s powerful hardware, 3D Audio*, haptics and adaptive triggers have also been implemented. Both returning fans and new players alike will have the new opportunity to experience both The Last of Us Part I and its prequel story Left Behind in a whole new way.

Check out the thrilling new gameplay trailer here. 

Along with the trailer, the team are pleased to announce that you may pre-order The Last of Us Part I for PS5 today. Pre-orders are now live and $124.95 AUD.

For more information on, head to the PlayStation Blog.

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This Week in GTA Online: Dewbauchee and Overflod Bonuses, Double Rewards on Pursuit Races, Gerald Contact Missions, and More

Live Life in the Fast Lane with Dewbauchee and Överflöd – With Incentives on Select Models, Plus Earn 2X GTA$ and RP on Pursuit Races, Gerald Contact Missions, and More

Bask in the opulence and glamor befitting of a career criminal who also values performance and style. This week, Los Santos’ one percent can luxuriate in their high-end Apartments, or make hay while the sun is shining by earning Double Rewards on a range of activities to increase their wealth.

This week also shines a spotlight on two manufacturers that define modern splendor: Dewbauchee and Överflöd. Between them, they offer a versatile fleet of vehicles for the discerning car connoisseur. Experience a taste by visiting the Test Track inside the LS Car Meet and be rewarded for your driving prowess with the Car Meet’s latest Prize Ride.

Plus, browse a range of special discounts at Legendary Motorsport, or try your luck at acquiring one of Överflöd’s signature models in the lobby of The Diamond Casino & Resort.

This week is also the last chance for players on the latest generation of consoles to get GTA Online either for free exclusively on PS5 or at a discounted price for Xbox Series X|S. Offer ends June 14.

Car Meet Prize Ride: The Dewbauchee Specter

Time travel still hasn’t been invented yet, but at least we have the Dewbauchee Specter to show us what the future might look like. Placing Top 5 in the Pursuit Race Series for three days running will earn you the keys to the Specter, free of charge.

Try Out the Överflöd Entity XF, Överflöd Autarch, and the Karin Sultan Classic on the Test Track
Are you thinking of making the jump to the lap of luxury? Visit the Test Track inside the LS Car Meet to give the Överflöd Entity XF, Överflöd Autarch, and the Karin Sultan Classic a preliminary spin around the painted course – free of charge.

On The Diamond Casino Podium: The Överflöd Entity XF
Visit the lobby of The Diamond Casino & Resort anytime this week and give the Lucky Wheel a spin for the chance to walk away with the magnificent Överflöd Entity XF, a hypercar seemingly teleported in from a parallel dimension where speed limits do not exist.

Special Discounts

Dewbauchee and Överflöd are offering a glimpse behind their velvet curtains this week, with a wide range of special incentives for the budget-conscious automobile enthusiast.

  • Dewbauchee Champion – 30% off
  • Dewbauchee Vagner – 30% off
  • Dewbauchee Rapid GT Classic – 30% off
  • Dewbauchee Specter – 50% off
  • Dewbauchee Massacro (Racecar) – 50% off
  • Dewbauchee JB 700 – 50% off
  • Dewbauchee Massacro – 50% off
  • Dewbauchee Specter Custom – 50% off
  • Dewbauchee Exemplar – 50% off
  • Dewbauchee Rapid GT Cabrio – 50% off
  • Dewbauchee Rapid GT – 50% off
  • Överflöd Autarch – 30% off
  • Överflöd Imorgon – 30% off
  • Överflöd Entity XXR – 30% off
  • Överflöd Tyrant – 30% off

In addition, those who own the Master Penthouse atop The Diamond Casino & Resort can throw a Members Party for free, with 30% off Customization options for their Master Penthouse Bar and Party Hub. If you’re looking for your own little piece of the skyline, you can take 30% off the retail price of all high-end Apartments through June 15.

Only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

Hao’s Premium Test Ride: Coil Cyclone II

Visit the LS Car Meet and Hao’s Special Works to try out this week’s Premium Test vehicle: a Coil Cyclone II modified from soup to nuts with the works to max out its potential.

Hao’s Special Works Time Trial

Put Hao’s bells and whistles under the hood to the test in this week’s HSW Time Trial between the turbines of the Ron Alternates Wind Farm and Elysian Island.

2X GTA$ and RP on Pursuit Race Series

Once you’ve joined the LS Car Meet and built a solid enough reputation as a skilled driver, you’ll be able to take part in the Pursuit Series by speaking to the Race Organizer in the Meet. Pursuit Races are an open-ended racing experience with checkpoints scattered sparsely around the map and a fleet of LSPD patrol cars hot on your heels. Whether you’re first across the finish line or last, all racers will earn 2X GTA$ and RP on all Pursuit Series Races, all week long.

2X GTA$ and RP on Vehicle Vendetta

Demolition derbies look a little different here. Vehicle Vendetta tweaks the tried-and-true recipe by adding machine guns and sprinkling power-ups around the map. Test your mettle and earn 2X Rewards, all week long.

Free Galaxy Super Yacht Rebate

As part of our continuing celebration of Southern San Andreas’ most opulent lifestyles, GTA Online players who complete all six A Superyacht Life missions will receive a rebate of GTA$1M on their purchase of a Galaxy Super Yacht this month (delivered within 72 hours of completion).

2X GTA$ and RP on Casino Story and Work Missions

The Diamond Casino & Resort is the perfect place to make a fortune… or throw it away. Help Ms. Agatha Baker and Vincent fight off the forces of petro-tycoon Avery Duggan in Casino Story Missions.

Or call up Agatha to request Casino Work — both are paying out 2X GTA$ and RP, all week long.

2X GTA$ and RP on Gerald Contact Missions

There’s always plenty of action available at the street level. Simply call up Gerald and see if he’s in need of any extra muscle. Complete Gerald Contact Missions — including Gerald’s Last Play — to earn Double Rewards through June 15.

This Month’s GTA+ Member Benefits:

  • The Gunrunning Bunker in Raton Canyon
  • Mobile Operations Center
  • Free clothing and accessories
  • 2X GTA$ and RP on Double Down
  • Additional Member Bonuses

Visit the GTA+ website to check out all of the GTA+ Membership Benefits available until June 29. To learn more about how to make the most of your GTA+ Membership, check out the GTA+ Guide.

Prime Gaming Benefits
All GTA Online players will receive GTA$100K for playing anytime between June 9–15, while those whose Social Club account is hooked up to Prime Gaming will receive an additional GTA$100K, for a total of GTA$200K per week.

Prime Gaming connected players who are also GTA+ Members will receive an extra GTA$100K — totaling GTA$300K per week. Make sure your Social Club account is signed up to Prime Gaming and GTA+ prior to June 15 to receive this week’s GTA$300K. Promotion ends June 29, 11:59 p.m. ET.

All bonus GTA$ will be deposited into your Maze Bank account at the start of the next weekly event. To ensure access to future benefits, make sure to visit Prime Gaming and sign up.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

Xbox Design Lab Comes to Australia!

Today, Xbox announced Xbox Design Lab is launching in 11 new countries: Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Norway, Slovakia, and Switzerland, and we’ll add Taiwan later this summer.

Xbox Design Lab gives players across the globe the opportunity to express their personalities through customising their own Xbox Wireless Controller. Fans can personalise nearly all the external parts of the controller from the body to the buttons to match their style, tell a story or celebrate a special moment.

Today, Xbox also unveiled new pastel colors – Soft Orange, Soft Pink, Soft Green, and Soft Purple – and new Camo Top cases with matching side caps, including Mineral Camo, Arctic Camo, Forest Camo, Sandglow Camo and Blaze Camo.  

Check out Xbox Design Lab here

Curse of the Scarab Arrives in For Honor Year 6 Season 2

A curse is brought upon Heathmoor, bringing an overhaul of new content in For Honor

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — June 10, 2022 — Today, Ubisoft announced that For Honor’s Year 6 Season 2, Curse of the Scarab, will release on June 16.  After the Great Cataclysm, Bolthorn used the stolen relics’ power in an attempt to save his people, but he unknowingly released a terrible curse upon Heathmoor in the process. Inspired by Egyptian mythology, this season introduces a new Hero Skin, a new Battle Pass and Battle Bundle, the Justice of the Pharaohs event, and brings back the Testing Grounds from June 30 to July 7 focusing on Guardbreak vulnerability changes.

The Curse of the Scarab will bring forth new in-game environment changes to reflect the curse brought over Heathmoor. Players can look forward to the three-part short story “Sands of Ruin,” which will reveal Bolthorn’s motivations for using the stolen relics and inadvertently dooming the land, and part one releases on June 17. The new event, Justice of the Pharaohs, has a new variation of the Dominion game mode, lootable weapons, a free event pass, and new orders. The playable event is on the Riverfort map, including ambiance and art updates, and takes place from June 16 until July 7th. More surprises will be revealed later in the season.

Year 6 Season 2’s Battle Pass will be available at launch with 100 tiers of different rewards reflecting the season’s theme. Players can grab the traditional Battle Pass for $14.95, or the Battle Bundle is available for $36.95, which includes the Battle Pass and instantly unlocks 25 tiers. Also, the new Hero skin, Bolthorn the Cursed, will be available at season launch for 25,000 Steel or $29.95.

With over 30 million players, For Honor is available to play now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with Xbox Game Pass, as well as on PlayStation®4 and Ubisoft+, the Ubisoft subscription service. For Honor is also playable on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X | S through backward compatibility.

For more information about For Honor, please visit forhonorgame.com and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/forhonorgame and on Twitter at twitter.com/forhonorgame.

For the latest about For Honor and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

About For Honor

Developed by Ubisoft Montreal in collaboration with other Ubisoft studios,** For Honor offers an engaging campaign and thrilling multiplayer modes. Players embody warriors of the four great factions – the bold Knights, the brutal Vikings, the deadly Samurai and the fearsome Wu Lin – fighting to the death on intense and believable melee battlefields. The Art of Battle, the game’s innovative combat system that puts players in total control of their warriors, allows them to utilize the unique skills and combat style of each hero to vanquish all enemies who stand in their way.

**Associate Ubisoft studios include Quebec, Toronto and Blue Byte. Additional development from Studio Gobo.

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.

© 2022 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. For Honor, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

The Last of Us Part I Announced for September 2 Release

After plenty of rumors that it was being developed, Sony and Naughty Dog have made things official by announcing that The Last of Us Part I is indeed getting remade and will be releasing this year for the PlayStation 5 and sometime for the PC. The exact release date for the PlayStation 5 version of the game is September 2nd while the PC version is currently being developed with no set release date. The game will launch at $69.99 and a special “Firefly Edition” priced at $99.99 that includes a number of early in-game unlocks, a steelbook case, and The Last of Us: American Dreams Comics #1 to #4 with new cover art for each comic.

The Last of Us Part I is being stated to “push the limits of the visual fidelity and interactivity” with the development team implementing modernized gameplay, improved controls, and expanded accessibility options with effects, exploration, and combat all being enhanced. The reveal trailer as well as a number of screenshots for the game can be found below.

Street Fighter 6 Highlights Guile in Latest Trailer

A new trailer for Street Fighter 6 has been released by Capcom and it introduces an old fan favorite that will be once again part of the core roster of fighters. Guile returns with a slightly modified look but still sports most of of his classic arsenal and introduces new attacks that continue his legacy of intensity and power. This includes some of his classic moves like Sonic Boom, Sonic Blade, and Sonic Hurricane as well as a few other moves such as Somersault Kick, Solid Puncher, and a brand new powerful “Super Art” called Crossfire Somersault.

The video highlighting Guile’s moveset can be found below alongside a number of other screenshots while Street Fighter 6 is set to be released for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, and PC sometime in 2023.

Warner Bros. Games Debuts Official Nightwing Character Trailer

Sydney, Australia – June 10th, 2022: Warner Bros. Games and DC today premiered a character trailer for upcoming open-world action RPG Gotham Knights, in development by Warner Bros. Games Montréal. Showcasing the agile acrobatic defender Nightwing, the video shows off some of his suitstyles, which players can craft and customise throughout the game. Nightwing’s unique combat abilities are also on display, which include fierce elemental melee attacks using his signature escrima sticks and wrist darts, as well as his traversal abilities which include parkour, grappling and his glider, the Flying Trapeze.

Dick Grayson is Nightwing. As a teenager, he was Batman’s protégé and the first Robin, before striking off to become a hero on his own terms. An incurable optimist, Nightwing often relies on his natural charisma to try and get out of trouble. Though he often tends to hide his depths by clowning around, his friends know that Dick values close personal bonds and strongly believes that above all else, people are worth fighting for.

Vew the Gotham Knights – Official Nightwing Character Trailer here:

Gotham Knights is scheduled to launch worldwide on Oct. 25, 2022 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Fans can pre-order now via the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Steam and Epic Games Store to receive the 233 Kustom Batcycle Skin at launch, based on the vehicle’s first appearance in DC’s Detective Comics #233.

Gotham Knights features the Batman Family as players step into the roles of Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood and Robin, a new guard of trained DC Super Heroes who must rise up as the protectors of Gotham City in the wake of Batman’s death. From solving mysteries that connect the darkest chapters in the city’s history to defeating notorious villains in epic confrontations, players will confront an array of challenges as they evolve into their own version of the Dark Knight.

To learn more about Gotham Knights, visit GothamKnightsGame.com or connect with us online via Twitter (@GothamKnights), YouTube (GothamKnights), Instagram (@GothamKnights), Facebook (GothamKnights) and Discord (GothamKnights). Fans can also read up on Dick Grayson on DC UNIVERSE INFINITE, DC’s digital comic subscription service.

OUTRIDERS WORLDSLAYER CO-OP TRAILER REVEALED

OUTRIDERS WORLDSLAYER CO-OP TRAILER REVEALED

Action Packed Co-Op Trailer Revealed at Summer Game Fest, New Endgame to Be Revealed Tomorrow

SYDNEY, AU (June 10th, 2022) – SQUARE ENIX® today revealed the OUTRIDERS™ WORLDSLAYER Co-Op Trailer at Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest, and also announced that a new episode of the OUTRIDERS Broadcast will air on June 11th.

Watch theOUTRIDERS WORLDSLAYER Co-Op Trailer here:

Facing the challenges of Enoch in co-op takes the intense action to the next level. Drop-in and drop-out at any time and experience the new environments, new enemies and new features of OUTRIDERS WORLDSLAYER in single player or in co-op with your friends.

The OUTRIDERS ‘Endgame’ Broadcast will air on Saturday June 11th, at 4:45AM AEST. Watch it at www.twitch.tv/squareenix

Players can look forward to full details on the WORLDSLAYER endgame and long-term progression systems, and gameplay footage that gives a closer look at just some of the powerful enemies and twisted and beautiful guns and gear featured in OUTRIDERS WORLDSLAYER.

For more information, visit www.outriders.net

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GOAT SIMULATOR 3 LAUNCHES THIS SPRING WITH 4 “PERSON” ONLINE MULTIPLAYER

GOAT SIMULATOR 3 LAUNCHES THIS SPRING WITH 4 “PERSON” ONLINE MULTIPLAYER

Gaming’s favourite goat-shaped wrecking ball returns with friends to cause udder mayhem in a brand new simulator experience releasing on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC

Sydney, Australia. June 10th — For the Summer Game Fest 2022, Coffee Stain Publishing, Coffee Stain North and Koch Media are udderly proud to announcethe long-dreaded sequel to the global annoyance ‘Goat Simulator’. Goat Simulator 3 releases this spring on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 and on PC exclusively on the Epic Games Store.

Watch the reveal trailer of Goat Simulator 3:

This follow up to 2014’s Goat Simulator starts an all-new adventure, once again featuring Pilgor the goat. This time she’s found new pastures on the sprawling sandbox island of San Angora, a place where mysteries and chaos follow wherever you go. Players are free to roam around and discover the island’s secrets or, well, just destroy stuff. This is a Goat Simulator, after all. 

Built from the gravel up, this next generation of goat simulation has it all; Goats, goats wearing hats, goats riding a goat wearing a hat. There are also unnatural disasters, secret animal societies, triple jumping and probably any other nonsense you could think up. But truly, what is all this exciting newness without friends to explore it with? In Goat Simulator 3, you can gather as a herd of up to 4 friends to be the goats of your dreams, together. Yes, Goat Simulator 3 has online multiplayer!  

Key features:

  • GOATS: You play as a goat! Pilgor, to be exact. However, you’ll also have the chance to wear the skins of many other ‘goats’. Tall goats, tasty goats, angry goats – all the goats you expect and more. 
  • MULTIPLAYER: Your friends play as goats too! Goat Simulator 3 has 4 player co-op, locally or online. You’ll be able to travel through the world together, cause cooperative mischief aplenty, and compete in 7 fun multiplayer mini-games, and then not be friends anymore. 
  • EXPLORATION: Goat Simulator 3’s giant new sandbox has plenty to discover – hidden secrets, quests, collectables and the devs actually bothered to make an ending this time! Use your own four hooves to get around, grind on your butt or buckle up for the ride of your life as all goats can drive cars*.
  • CHAOS AND REACTIVITY: Cause all manner of mayhem as you lick, headbutt, crash and explode your way across the map, leaving no NPC unannoyed. Toy with the universally recognised four elements (Fire, Electricity, Oil and Alien Goo), test the limits of the world’s physics, and interact with suspicious objects for… surprising results. 
  • CUSTOMISATION: Players can fully customise their goat’s Head, Back, Feet, Body, Horns and Furs with over 300 different gear parts to choose from – from toilet rolls to tea trays… and other actual clothing items, if you want to be like that. Some gear parts will mutate your playstyle by giving you new abilities, all will alter your perceived sense of style.

Santiago Ferrero, Creative Director at Coffee Stain North said “Since the release of the first Goat Simulator, it’s come to our attention that it did not really represent reality and how it actually feels to be a goat. So, for the past couple of years, we’ve been doing some googling, and I am pleased to say – we’ve made it. Goat Simulator 3 is by far the greatest goat experience out there. Is it worth the money? Who knows? But will you regret it? Probably.”

Goat Simulator 3 is a direct sequel to Goat Simulator, a silly game that started life as an April Fool’s joke born out of a game jam. In 2014, Goat Simulator became a true goat simulation sensation, selling millions of units across consoles and PC, as well as ‘earning’ ports to Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, and most-recently Apple Arcade. 

Goat Simulator 3 builds on everything fans of the first game loved, raising the baa to brand new heights (sometimes literally). Goat Simulator 3 is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 this this spring on the Southern Hemisphere and for PC exclusively on the Epic Games Store.

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About Coffee Stain: 

Coffee Stain is a game developer, publisher and investor with offices in Skövde, Stockholm, Malmö, Trollhättan and Gothenburg. Founded in 2010, Coffee Stain is responsible for Goat Simulator, the Sanctum Games, A Story About My Uncle, Huntdown, and Satisfactory, currently in Early Access. Coffee Stain is also the publisher of popular games such as Deep Rock Galactic, Valheim, and Midnight Ghost Hunt, made by external developers. To support diversity in the industry, Coffee Stain launched Leveling the Playing Field (LTPF) which offers funding to smaller and start-up development teams where at least half of employees are underrepresented minorities. 

To find out more about partnerships and opportunities with Coffee Stain, visit the official website or follow Coffee Stain on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

About Coffee Stain North:

Coffee Stain North have their offices in Stockholm and is the team behind first-person platforming adventure A Story About My Uncle, and Goat Simulator DLC’s GoatZ & Waste of Space. Now, they are committed to delivering pure goat simulation to yet another generation of unsuspecting gamers. 

To find out more about Coffee Stain North and Goat Simulator 3, visit:

Website: www.goatsimulator3.com

About Koch Media:

The Koch Media Group is a global developer, publisher and distributor of video games, VR games, gaming hardware and merchandise. The group’s publishing, marketing and distribution activities extend throughout Europe, America, Australia and Asia. Koch Media has more than 25 years of experience in the digital media business and has risen to become a leading global publishing partner.

The Koch Media Group runs a multi-label strategy, with fully owned publishing units, such as Deep Silver, Prime Matter, Milestone, Vertigo Games and Ravenscourt; publishing games for consoles, PC and VR platforms across all physical and digital channels.

Additionally – as a global publishing partner – Koch Media has formed long-term multinational publishing collaborations with numerous game publishers including; Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, Capcom, Focus Multimedia, Giants Software, Koei Tecmo, Paradox, Sega, SNK, Square Enix, Techland, THQ Nordic, Tripwire, Warner Bros and many others.

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

The Koch Media Group owns 10 game development studios: Deep Silver Volition (Champaign, IL / USA), Deep Silver Dambuster Studios (Nottingham / UK), Deep Silver Fishlabs (Hamburg / Germany), Warhorse Studios (Prague / Czech Republic), Milestone (Milan / Italy), Voxler (Paris / France) , Digixart (Montpellier / France), Flying Wild Hog (Warsaw, Kraków, Rzeszów / Poland), Free Radical Design (Nottingham / UK) and Vertigo Games (Rotterdam / the Netherlands). Additionally, the Koch Media Group collaborates with numerous independent development studios around the world.

Part of the Koch Media Group is also Koch Films; a leading European independent film distributor with business primarily in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy as a cinema, TV, online and Home Entertainment distributor.

The Koch Media Group also owns leading video game merchandise companies Gaya Entertainment (Munich / Germany) and DPI Merchandising (Denver, Roseburg / USA) and a Quality Assurance Facility in Olomouc / Czech Republic.

Koch Media is an Embracer Group company.

Draft your party and build your legend in Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate

Magic: The Gathering meets Dungeons & Dragons for the second instalment of Commander Legends

Friday 10 June, 2022 — Wizards of the Coast today released Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate, the latest set for the world’s oldest and best trading card game, Magic: The Gathering (MTG). Expanding from 2020’s Commander Legends, Battle for Baldur’s Gate further innovates the Limited format by integrating iconic characters and thrilling mechanics from the popular role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). The set contains 361 cards and releases for tabletop today.

Journey to Baldur’s Gate, the most influential metropolis in the Forgotten Realms. A city-state flourishing with commerce, Baldur’s Gate attracts wealth-seeking merchants, penniless refugees and other characters from all over Faerûn seeking opportunity within its massive walls. Featuring D&D icons such as Tasha the Witch, Elminster, and fan-favourite duo Minsc and Boo, Battle for Baldur’s Gate allows players to weave a tale of power and intrigue as you battle your friends in Magic’s most popular multiplayer format.

The latest instalment to Commander Legends offers more freedom than ever for players to build their own legend. A set specifically designed to be drafted, Battle for Baldur’s Gate breaks the Singleton rule of traditional Commander play by allowing for two or more of the same card to be included in a deck.

Elements of roleplay adapted from D&D are also seen in Backgrounds, a new type of enchantment. Legendary Background cards represent the story that brought your commander to the point where we find them now. Each one gives your commander a bonus. Most often, this bonus comes in the form of an ability your commander gains or a boost to their power and/or toughness.

Veterans of D&D can tell you that initiative is important, and it’s important in Battle for Baldur’s Gate as well. Initiative, a new keyword ability, enables three significant bonuses: First, whenever a player takes the initiative, they venture into Undercity (Undercity is a new dungeon card). Second, the player with the initiative ventures into Undercity again at the beginning of their upkeep. Third, several cards in the set get better if you have the initiative.

True to the lore of Baldur’s Gate, the second Commander Legends set sees the return of Rulebook frames. Every Legendary Creature card receives a frame styled to the look and feel of the Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual, evoking the classic rulebook aesthetic cherished by fans of the tabletop game.

Stunning Borderless frames are also available for certain Mythic Rare Planeswalkers, artifacts and creatures, including five new Mythic Elder Dragons that each embody a colour and a powerful ability.

Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate will be available as Draft Boosters, Set Boosters and Collector Boosters, as well as Precon Commander Decks, a Prerelease pack, and a special Commander Legends Bundle containing an oversized D20.

For more information on Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate, visit https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/commander-legends-battle-baldurs-gate. 

About Magic: The Gathering

Magic: The Gathering’s compelling characters, fantastic worlds, and deep strategic gameplay have entertained and delighted fans for more than 25 years. Fans can experience Magic through the tabletop trading card game, the digital game Magic: The Gathering Arena, a New York Times bestselling novel, and a critically acclaimed comic book series. With more than 40 million fans to date, Magic is a worldwide phenomenon published in 11 languages in more than 70 countries.

About Wizards of the Coast

Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc., is an award-winning developer and publisher of tabletop and digital games that ignite a sense of adventure in passionate players around the globe. Best known for publishing groundbreaking fantasy franchises, MAGIC: THE GATHERING® and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS®, Wizards is dedicated to bringing together world-class talent to create unforgettable play experiences at its headquarters in Washington and studios in Austin and Montreal. Learn more at www.wizards.com.