Tokyo, Japan – 30 September 2021. TAITO Corporation today released their puzzle platformer title BUBBLE BOBBLE 4 FRIENDS: THE BARON’S WORKSHOP with a 15% launch discount. It’s available from the Steam store page here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1287030/.

To celebrate the release and the Steam-exclusive Workshop mode, where players can create new stages and share them with players all around the world, a level design contest is open for entries from today! Check out this special video message from Bub as he tries some of the development team’s new stages which are waiting in Steam’s Workshop now!

About the contest:

Anyone can enter by simply creating a stage and adding the #BB4Fcontest hashtag to it when uploading to Steam’s Workshop. Ten inning entries will be selected and introduced by Bub in a Let’s Play… video on his YouTube channel in November. Further details can be found on Steam.

About the game:

The Steam release of Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron’s Workshop features all the original and downloadable content from the PlayStation®4 and Nintendo Switch™ releases, plus a new PC-exclusive Baron’s Workshop mode where players can create new stages using dozens of block types, enemies and gimmicks unlocked as they play through the game, then share them with players everywhere.

See Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron’s Workshop in the announce trailer here:

First launched in 1986, Bubble Bobble is an iconic arcade classic in which twins Bub and Bob clear stages of bullies by blowing and bursting bubbles. Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is the latest edition in the classic Bubble Bobble series and the first new sequel in 24 years. Join Bub and Bob as they journey with their friends Peb and Pab on a quest to defeat their old enemies Bonner and Baron von Blubba in 200 stages of platform puzzle action.

Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron’s Workshop features:

• The Baron’s Workshop – Exclusive to the Steam version, create, share and download new Bubble Bobble stages with players around the world. Unlock various blocks, enemies and gimmicks as you play through the main campaign.
• 1-4 player couch co-op.
• 4 Friends – With 100 stages to take on!
• Arcade of the Future – Play 100 more super-difficult stages with no continues for pro Bubble Bobble players.
• Original Arcade Mode – A faithful port of the classic Bubble Bobble for 1-2 players, with scanlines and screen ratio options for a truly authentic arcade experience.
• Global online leaderboards – Challenge your friends’ best scores across every game mode.

Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron’s Workshop is available now on Steam for $39.99 / £30.99 / €39.99 with a 15% off, one week launch discount.

Visit the Bubble Bobble 4 Friends official website and follow Taito on Twitter @TaitoCorp.

About Bubble Bobble

The Bubble Bobble series is an action game with puzzle elements. First released to arcades in 1986, players control the bubble dragons, Bub and Bob, to clear stages. With numerous sequels and spinoffs across various hardware platforms, Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is the first sequel in 24 years for the main series.

About Taito Corporation

TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, TAITO operates core businesses such as game arcade operations, manufacturing coin-operated game machines, and mobile phone content services. A seminal part of gaming history, TAITO caused a worldwide sensation with its arcade legend, SPACE INVADERS, and developed such fan favorites as PUZZLE BOBBLE (BUST-A-MOVE) and ARKANOID. Today, TAITO continues to thrill game lovers of all generations by offering both classic and new family-oriented titles on the latest gaming platforms. TAITO delivers a wide range of entertainment experiences with the goal of providing consumers with fresh surprises and new discoveries.

More information on TAITO can be found on the Internet at https://www.taito.co.jp/en.

SNK making waves on Steam with 2 new additions and an upcoming update forKOF ’98 UM FINAL EDITION

Osaka, Japan, September 30, 2021 – SNK CORPORATION (Corporate HQ: Suita-city, Osaka, Japan, Company Chairman and President: Ge Zhihui) proud to announce both the NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION Vol.1 STEAM EDITION and SNK VS. CAPCOM: THE MATCH OF THE MILLENNIUM are available today on Steam. In addition, another title from the SNK Steam library THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION will be receiving a major update this winter featuring Code Mystics’ online rollback netcode for epic battles around the world.Stay tuned for more details.

[NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION Vol.1 STEAM EDITION]

Retro game fans rejoice!

The NEOGEO Pocket Color dream collection, containing 10 handheld defining classics, is coming to Steam!

■View 3D models of the games and their cartridges. Zoom in and take a look around!
■Of course, titles compatible with the NEOGEO POCKET can be displayed in monochrome mode!
■2 player local co-op, so invite a friend over and game the night away! (Not available for some titles)

[This selection includes the following games]

■SNK GALS’ FIGHTERS
■SAMURAI SHODOWN!2
■KING OF FIGHTERS R-2
■THE LAST BLADE: Beyond the Destiny
■FATAL FURY FIRST CONTACT
■METAL SLUG 1ST MISSION
■METAL SLUG 2ND MISSION
■DARK ARMS Beast Buster 1999
■BIG TOURNAMENT GOLF
■CRUSH ROLLER
*Note: Included titles may differ from the NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION Vol.1 on the Nintendo Switch.

[Information]
■Title : NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION VOl. 1 STEAM EDITION
■Genre：Versus Fighting Game/Action/Sports
■Platform：Steam
■Release：September 30^th, 2021
■Price：＄39.99 / €39.99
■Players: 1 to 2 players
■Rating：ESRB: Teen / PEGI: 7
■Official Site：https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/games/ngpcs

[SNK VS. CAPCOM: THE MATCH OF THE MILLENNIUM]

Back in 1999, SNK and CAPCOM brought their best fighters together for a fighting game extravaganza! The dream collaboration that can fit in your hands can now be enjoyed on Steam!

■Fearsome fighters from killer series such as KOF, SAMURAI SHODOWN, STREET FIGHTER, and DARKSTALKERS clash fists in an all-out 26-fighter brawl!
■Choose from either Single, Tag, or Team-based fighting modes! Additionally, there are 3 different battle styles you can choose from!
■What’s a fighting game without Survival, Time Attack, and Mini Games to keep you busy in-between bouts? Collect points and unlock those hidden characters!
■2 player local co-op, so invite a friend over and game the night away!

[Information]
■Title: SNK VS. CAPCOM: THE MATCH OF THE MILLENNIUM
■Genre: Versus Fighting Game
■Platform：Steam
■Release：September 30^th, 2021
■Price:＄7.99 /€7.99
■Players: 1 to 2 players
■ESRB: Teen
■Official Site: https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/games/ngpcs

SNK making waves on Steam with 2 new additions and an upcoming update for KOF ’98 UM FINAL EDITION

Strap in tight because a major update (which includes rollback netcode) is coming to THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION this winter for Steam! Βeta Test details coming soon so stay tuned!

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*All company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
*All in-game footage displayed is work-in-progress. Design and specifications are subject to change.

The PlayStation Plus line-up is here! This October, you can arm yourself with WWII-era weaponry, a golf club, or fist and do battle on war-torn frontlines, lush greens, or otherworldly realms. From Tuesday, 5 October PlayStation Plus members will be able to add Hell Let Loose, PGA Tour 2K21 and Mortal Kombat X to their console library.

Let’s take a closer look at the games…

Hell Let Loose | PS5

This WWII-inspired multiplayer title splices epic 100-player battles with a unique resource-based RTS-inspired meta-game, where Commanders direct the flow of battle and co-ordinate powerful in-game abilities that influence the team’s march to victory. Team up and tackle enemy combatants online* in 50v50 skirmishes across a dynamically shifting frontline, choose one of 14 playable roles within infantry, recon, and armour unit types, each equipped with authentic weapons, vehicles, and equipment.

PGA Tour 2K21 | PS4

Prove you’ve got what it takes to become FedExCup Champion. Take on PGA Tour Pros across stunning, real-life courses during your very own career and earn rewards and gear, then play against your friends or the world’s best players in local and online* matches. Create your own player and customise your equipment, then build your own clubhouse, designing and running full seasons and tournaments customised to your rules and requirements.

Mortal Kombat X | PS4

NetherRealm Studios’ bone-crunching beat ‘em up fuses cinematic presentation with an all-new gameplay experience. For the first time in the series’ history, every character in its robust roster has a selection of different fighting styles to pick from, offering an expanded range of strategies to take into battle, as well as combat against.

Hell Let Loose, PGA Tour 2K21and Mortal Kombat X will be available to download from Tuesday, 5 October through to Monday, 1 November.

And remember, players still have time to download September’s PlayStation Plus games line-up, with Predator: Hunting Grounds, Overcooked: All You Can Eat! and Hitman 2 available until Monday, 4 October.

To learn more about the PlayStation Plus line-up for October, head to the PlayStation Blog.

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

Ikumi Nakamura exclusive design revealed

Sydney, Australia September 30th, 2021 – Prime Matter and Studio Iggymob are proud to reveal the hidden star behind the scenes of their upcoming action-fest Gungrave G.O.R.E.

What’s better than 1 legendary artist? Two!
In addition to the creator of the bad-ass antihero Grave, Yasuhiro Nightow, today we announce that Ikumi Nakamura has also been heavily involved working alongside the developers bringing her own unique style to the project and helping Studio Iggymob fulfill their vision.

Ikumi Nakamura said, “This collaboration with Gungrave G.O.R.E was such a precious time for me as a fan of the original Gungrave series. The experience also had me thinking a lot and brought up many good memories. Please look forward to more news that will be coming soon!”

“Her creation and passion is incredible, with the unique and fresh approach she brings, it’s the perfect match for what we wanted for Gungrave G.O.R.E” Said Kay Kim Senior V.P Studio Iggymob. He added “In true Gungrave style, nothing is quite what it seems! We don’t want to give too much away right now, but each boss Grave encounters has a higher, more powerful form of themselves, the “Superior Boss”. Here you can see one of Ikumi Nakamura’s characters in full action – her interpretation and realisation of our “Yensen Superior”.

Unleash the Cerberus!
Watch the extended trailer complete with the latest, blood spraying goretastic gameplay as the dual pistol wielding, coffin carrying, undead manifestation of retribution, twisted justice and loyalty unleashes his vengeful fury on his hapless foes (with a few surprises to boot).

Watch the trailer below:

Grave returns in 2022 to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X and PC. Stay tuned for more!

About Gungrave G.O.R.E

Gungrave G.O.R.E is a stylish third-person action shooter by South-Korean Studio IGGYMOB, in which you take on the role of Grave, a gunslinger of resurrection and badass anti-hero of your dreams, mowing down tons of enemies in a gory ballet of bullets.  As a sequel, Gungrave G.O.R.E is the ultimate resurrection of the Gungrave franchise for veteran gunslingers and Gungrave fans, but also a gloriously gory standalone story experience for a new generation of gamers, and on a new generation of consoles.

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About Prime Matter
Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Prime Matter the premium gaming label dedicated to delivering a range of diverse and immersive games from amazing gaming development talent all around the globe.
Working across projects of all styles, scopes and sizes, single-player, co-op to live ops, from producing to publishing, from ambitious teams taking their first step that need full support without compromising their dream to larger established successful studios searching that next step in the global market and building of brands. Prime Matter looks to lead through creativity, expression and passion, with games that will grip and enchant with enthralling story-telling, winning an audience with its incredible moments and larger-than-life experiences.Prime Matter is a proud member of the Koch Media Group.

About Studio IGGYMOB
Based in Seoul, South Korea, IGGYMOB is comprised of seasoned veterans of the video games industry and young, fresh talent. The multinational team is developing console titles across various platforms.

PlayStation Australia has today announced new research revealing how online gaming helps Australians stay connected with friends, family, loved ones that they aren’t able to see in person. To help encourage Australians to jump online and connect with a mate, online gaming will be free this coming weekend. 

The research found that over 4.5 million Australian gamers have used online gaming to stay connected to people they haven’t been able to see over the last 18 months. This finding is backed up by a recent report from Telsyte revealing that video game subscriptions have grown by 13% in the last year. 

Other key findings include:

• Over half (52%) of Australian gamers have used online gaming to stay connected to people they haven’t been able to see over the last 18-months
• One in two (51%) Australians agree that online gaming has a positive effect on their social life.
• One in four (25%) gamers are using online gaming as their preferred form of communication to stay connected with friends and family over any other communications platforms.
  • 17% choosing to connect through gaming more than online video call.
  • 14% using it more than phone calls.
  • 14% choosing gaming over social media platforms.
  • 12% opting to stay connected through gaming over texting.
• Nearly 1 in 10 Australians (8%) surveyed have formed a romantic partnership or bonded with their partner through online gaming.

PlayStation Australia is offering a free weekend of PlayStation Plus, its online multiplayer platform for all Australians this weekend, from 2-4 October 20121. 

Ubisoft Australia and Budgy Smuggler partnership brings the Yaran Summer to life!

Collection is Available Now Exclusively at budgysmuggler.com.au

Sydney, Australia – September 30, 2021 — Today, Ubisoft Australia and Budgy Smuggler announced a collaboration bringing the highly anticipated Far Cry 6 to life for the Australian summer. The partnership includes a collection of male and female swimwear inspired by Far Cry 6’s loveable Amigos and the fictional setting of Yara.

Far Cry 6 follows the story of Dani Rojas and a modern-day guerrilla revolution set in Yara, a fictional tropical paradise frozen in time in the heart of the Caribbean. Players will come up against President Anton Castillo, portrayed by Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad, The Mandalorian) who vows to restore his country to its former glory.

The bespoke collection includes two swimwear styles in the traditional male ‘Smugglers’ and female one-piece ‘Smugglettes’ featuring the popular Far Cry 6 Amigos, Chorizo and Chicharrón. 

• Chorizo Aqua Blue: Inspired by the tropical flavour of Yara’s ocean and sky the Chorizo Aqua Blue features, Chorizo, the disarmingly adorable dachshund who can be recruited to be your sidekick in your adventures through Yara.

Chicharrón Solar Yellow:  Representing the golden glow of tropical sunsets and the burning heart of Yara’s revolution, the Chicharrón Solar Yellow features Yara’s one and only punk rooster and trusty companion, Chicharrón.

The limited collection is available exclusively at https://budgysmuggler.com.au/collections/farcry-6 from today. For more information, please visit the Budgy Smuggler website or @budgysmuggler socials.

Far Cry^® 6 will release in Australia on October 7 on Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, PlayStation^®5, PlayStation^®4 and for Windows PC exclusively on both the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store. The game will also be available on Ubisoft+*, Ubisoft’s subscription service.

For more information on Far Cry 6, please visit: farcry.com

About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs, and Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon®, Rainbow Six and The Division. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2020-21 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,241 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

Centipede®: Recharged Available Today, Black Widow™: Recharged Invades Oct. 28, Breakout® and Asteroids® to Follow Q4 2021

NEW YORK — Sept. 29, 2021 — Atari® brings back the hunt for the high score starting today as the long-standing game publisher announces three new entries in the Recharged series, a line of revivals of arcade classics for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC for Steam and Epic Games Store, and Atari VCS.

The action kicks off with Centipede: Recharged available today, followed by Black Widow: Recharged on Thursday, Oct. 28, with Asteroids: Recharged and Breakout: Recharged arriving in Q4 2021.  

Black Widow: Recharged tangles a web of high-intensity, twin-stick arcade-style action as it hearkens back to 1982’s Black Widow with a modern-day neon refresh paying tribute to the original vector graphics. Defend the nest with a friend in couch co-op mode or solo with online leaderboards. New powerups introduce an added level of depth and strategy on top of classic gameplay.

Centipede: Recharged, the neon-fueled re-imagining of the arcade classic, crawls back into the spotlight. Blast and zap through tough enemies while tackling more than 20 challenges across a widescreen-optimized field of play. Meanwhile, the Atari VCS version features support for the system’s Atari Wireless Classic Joystick and includes exclusive Challenges. 

Sharp neon visuals with high refresh rate support on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X provide a visually stunning experience, complete with an 80’s-style original soundtrack by award-winning composer Megan McDuffee. She will also provide the soundtrack for the other three upcoming Recharged titles, with the soundtrack album available on Bandcamp.

Bringing the full retro gaming experience of the 1970’s and 80’s to the modern world, Atari classics Asteroids and Breakout are both set to receive the “Recharged” treatment. Asteroids: Recharged and Breakout: Recharged will reimagine the asteroid-annihilating and brick-breaking classics with many of the same modern flourishes in Centipede: Recharged and Black Widow: Recharged, and are expected to release starting in Q4 2021.

“Our goal with the Recharged series is to both honor these arcade classics and make them feel fresh and modern,” said Wade Rosen, CEO, Atari. “We want to revisit the pick-up-and-play, high-intensity arcade action that everyone loves, but with fresh surprises.”

Centipede: Recharged is available now, Black Widow: Recharged releases Thursday Oct. 28, and Asteroids: Recharged and Breakout: Recharged are coming soon. All titles will be available on the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam and Epic Games Store for Windows PC, and the Atari VCS for $9.99. The Atari VCS versions each feature exclusive content and are optimized to work with the new Atari Wireless Classic Joystick. 

Centipede: Recharged supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and simplified and traditional Chinese language text.

The Recharged series is made in collaboration with developers Adamvision Studios and SneakyBox Studios.

For more information onAtari, please visit their official website, follow @Atari on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

About Atari

Atari is an interactive entertainment company. As an iconic brand that transcends generations and audiences, the company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Black Widow™, Breakout®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®. Atari has offices in New York and Paris. Visit us online at www.Atari.com. ©2021 Atari Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. Atari wordmark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.

To stay up-to-date on all things Atari and retro-pop-culture, follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Google Play is a trademark of Google LLC.

About Adamvision Studios

Adamvision Studios is a one-person development studio owned by Adam Nickerson and based in British Columbia, Canada. Adamvision Studios has created arcade hits like Bit Blaster, Ding Dong XL, Orbt XL, and Atari’s Missile Command: Recharged. Adamvision Studios’ games have been featured on Apple’s App Store ‘App of the Day’, Google Play’s ‘Indie Corner’, as well as the front page of Steam and top-selling charts on Nintendo Switch. Learn more at www.AdamvisionStudios.com.

About SneakyBox

SneakyBox is a development studio focusing on games, VR/AR products, and interactive engineering solutions. Since 2012 the company has been steadily growing and gaining expert knowledge in various scale and type projects: in-house games production, full game development services, including porting to all major platforms, virtual and augmented reality experiences, and interactive solutions for complex engineering projects. SneakyBox currently has more than 40 people working on various different projects. More information about the studio at http://sneakybox-studios.com.

TORONTO — Sept. 29, 2021 — Guardians of Hyelore, the tug-of-war fantasy idle-battler from developer Megaglope Studios and publisher Freedom Games, marches full speed ahead onto Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store today.

Plagued with war and nearly hopeless, the people of Hyelore called out for salvation from a ruthless army of invaders. From their call rose a band of heroes who swore to take back the land at all cost, the Guardians of Hyelore. Traveling far and wide, the Guardians turn the tides and drive out all who seek to do harm to their people. Take up the mantle of battle commander and guide the Guardians, among other mercenaries for hire, to victory against enemy forces. 

Assess the needs of the battlefield, and strategically deploy skillful teams of warriors, archers, mages, thieves, and other units accordingly to cut through daunting hordes of enemies. Manage resources gained from war to upgrade troops and purchase items like a Flask of Luck giving troops an edge mid-siege. When the time is right, release a Guardian into the fray to overwhelm the combatants and lead the infantry to victory.

Revel in the spoils of war, using them to progress into new areas throughout the 35-stage campaign. Test the army’s fortitude through four difficulty options as well as the endless Arena Mode, where unending hordes and imposing bosses await. Learn specialized talents to unlock perks and powerful abilities to take back the realm of Hyelore. 

“Guardians of Hyelore blends real-time action with strategic planning as customized armies progress against rival factions,” said Ivan Babona-Pilipos, Founder, Megaglope Studios. “The sheer amount of control we give players creates near-endless ways to overcome challenges. ”

Guardians of Hyelore is available now on Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store for $19.99 with support for English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese language options.

For more information on Guardians of Hyelore, please visit the game’s Steam Page and check out Megaglope Studios on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

About Freedom Games

Freedom Games is a publisher dedicated to offering best-in-class services to partners and providing players worldwide with unique and memorable experiences. With over 50 years of combined industry experience at the executive level, Freedom Games seeks to leverage its expertise to facilitate great games and even better publishing experiences.

To learn more, check out the official Freedom Games website.

About Megaglope Studios

Megalope Studios is a Toronto-based independent game developer run by solo creator Ivan Babona-Pilipos. Fueled by passion and a love for technology, Megalope is releasing its first project, the action-packed tug-of-war fantasy idle-battler Guardians of Hyelore on Steam.

To learn more, visit the official Megaglope Studios website.

Spooky Thrills Coming to Xbox Game Pass on Day One

TORONTO – Sept. 29, 2021 – Echo Generation, the turn-based adventure game from  Cococucumber revealed in the 2020 Xbox Games Showcase, hunts for creepy creatures when it arrives exclusively on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC on Thursday, Oct. 21. Echo Generation’s gang of kids will investigate supernatural occurrences to save their small townwhen the game releases with Xbox Game Pass and Game Pass for PC on launch day.

All is well in quiet Maple Town – school is out for summer, Rascal and Rosky are on TV, plus Dylan and his friends are finally ready to shoot their film, “Alien Skin Eaters.” That is until a mysterious object crashes into the nearby cornfields and bizarre occurrences pop-up all-over town. When no adults notice anything amiss, there is only one thing for the local kids to do – get to the bottom of it.

Armed with a trusty hockey stick and a backpack filled with snacks and comic books, Dylan, his little sister, and their charming pets embark on a summer full of adventures they will never forget.

Challenge the neighborhood trash pandas and eerie animatronics in turn-based battles to level-up party stats. Explore the local suburb, downtown VHS store or the train tracks to find clues and lost items to solve the many mysteries. Uncover the town’s secrets by talking to city residents and witty squirrels. Recruit adorable pet companions to face deadly creatures like mutant rat wolves and junkyard monsters. Above all, learn the true meaning of home by revealing a conspiracy that connects Dylan with the strange and supernatural, in a tale that transcends time.

Echo Generation pulls at the heartstrings of nostalgia and recreates memories of unforgettable summers inspired by classic coming-of-age films and horror novels from the 80s and 90s. Synthwave tunes help craft an uncannily atmospheric, playfully creepy, and vibrant voxel-based world, brought to life in stunning 4K resolution and 60 fps on Xbox Series X.

“Creating an exciting adventure that captivates a new generation while also paying homage to our own was very important to the team,” said Martin Gauvreau, Game Director of Echo Generation. “There is a universality in the story of growing up and by adding our twist on old-school, turn-based combat into the mix, we cannot wait for everyone to dive into the world of Echo Generation.” 

Echo Generation releases on Thursday, October 21, on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC with Xbox Game Pass and Game Pass for PC, or priced separately at $24.99. It supports the English language, with more languages to come post-launch.

To learn more about Echo Generation, visit the game’s official website and follow Cococucumber on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

About Cococucumber 

Cococucumber is a Toronto-based indie studio co-founded by Vanessa Chia and Martin Gauvreau to develop original games for PC and consoles. Titles by Cococucumber include voxel dungeon crawler Riverbond and narrative puzzle-platformer Planet of the Eyes. Echo Generation is their fourth title.

PAC-MAN Takes to the Tournament Stage with PAC-MAN 99 Challenge Events!!!

PAC-MAN and esports fans, the time has come to prove your maze navigating skills and abilities against other players! Kicking off on October 9 and running through December 5, there will be eight open-entry PAC-MAN 99™ Challenge events in North America, each hosted by well-known content creators; stay tuned as we announce our first content creator partner via our PAC-MAN Twitter channel at https://twitter.com/officialpacman on October 6.

Each PAC-MAN 99 Challenge event will comprise 10 Password Match game lobbies! Competitors earn points on the event leaderboard based on their final placement in each game – ranging from 1 point earned for a 99th place finish to 50 points earned for a PAC-ONE victory! Once all 10 Password Match game lobbies have been completed the player with the most points on the leaderboard is the winner! Players who earn top five in PAC-MAN 99 Challenge events will win PAC-MAN™ 99 Deluxe Pack DLC and official PAC-MAN merchandise!

Head over to the following YouTube link (ready for embedding) to check out some PAC-MAN 99 Challenge action.

To learn more about the PAC-MAN 99 Challenge event, including registration directions, host information, and tournament schedules; please visit the tournament website at: https://www.pacman99challenge.com/