It’s the start of spooky season! We have games ready to fright and delight for the first part of the month. Keep your eyes peeled for more games coming to you on day one, and plenty more treats in store. Let’s get into it!

Available Today

Totally Accurate Battle Simulator (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator celebrates its full release after a successful run in the Game Preview program! Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator, or send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer.

Coming Soon

The Procession to Calvary (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – October 7
A Pythonesque adventure game in which you journey through a richly detailed landscape built from hundreds of Renaissance paintings. Embark on a quest as an unnamed heroine to hunt down the tyrant Heavenly Peter. Encounter a bizarre cast of characters, perplexing puzzles, and implausible scenarios.

Visage (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – October 7
Visage is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore a mysterious ever-changing house in a slow-paced, atmospheric world that combines both uncannily comforting and horrifyingly realistic environments and enjoy a genuinely terrifying experience.

Back 4 Blood (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 12
Available day one with Xbox Game Pass: Back 4 Blood is a thrilling cooperative first-person shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise. Experience the intense 4 player co-op narrative campaign, competitive multiplayer as human or Ridden, and frenetic gameplay that keeps you in the action.

Destiny 2: Beyond Light (PC) – October 12
A new power is born out of the ancient Pyramid ship above Europa’s frozen frontier, and a dark empire has risen beneath, united under the banner of the Fallen Kell of Darkness, Eramis. Join your fellow Guardians and bring down the empire at any cost – even if it means wielding the Darkness itself.

Ring of Pain (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – October 14
Enter the Ring of Pain, a roguelike card crawler where encounters come to you. Each step around the ring is a dire decision. Go for the loot or backstab a creeping horror? Meet strange friends bearing gifts and treasure. Choose your gear wisely to survive and discover secrets.

The Riftbreaker (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) ID@Xbox – October 14
Available day one with Xbox Game Pass: You are an elite scientist/commando inside an advanced Mecha-Suit. Enter a one-way portal to a distant planet with the purpose of building up a base that will allow travel back to Earth and further colonization. Build up your base, collect samples and research new inventions to survive.

The Good Life (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – October 15
Available day one with Xbox Game Pass: Journalist Naomi Hayward is drowning in debt. Having accepted a request from The Morning Bell newspaper to “uncover the mystery of a small English town,” Naomi finds herself far from her home in New York, in Rainy Woods, known as “the happiest place in the world.”

Windows 11 is Now Available

Windows 11 has begun rolling out to users around the world. A brand-new Windows experience, Windows 11 is available through a free upgrade on eligible Windows 10 PCs and PCs that come pre-loaded with Windows 11 will start to become available for purchase. Thanks to its superior graphics and amazing speed, games on Windows 11 can look and play better than ever before.

Windows 11 has the Xbox app built right in, allowing you to browse, download, and play over 100 high-quality PC games with Game Pass for PC. The timing couldn’t be better, as October kicks off the three biggest months in Xbox history, with incredible game launches including Age of Empires IV on October 28, Forza Horizon 5 on November 9, and Halo Infinite on December 8. Each of these games will be available to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Game Pass for PC members on day one. Finally, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can also play more than 100 Xbox console games on their PC without having to wait for a download, thanks to the power of Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) with the Xbox app.

For complete details on what else Windows 11 has to offer, head over to the Windows Blog.

Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) on PC Walkthrough

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can now access Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) via the Xbox app on Windows 10 (or later) PCs to play high-quality Game Pass games! Join me on a walkthrough of this experience on PC and a rundown of everything you need to get started. Bonus points for keeping up with the controller count.

In Case You Missed It

AI: The Somnium Files (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Available now
In a near-future Tokyo, detective Kaname Date is on the case of a mysterious serial killer. Date must investigate crime scenes as well as dreams on the hunt for clues. From the mind of Kotaro Uchikoshi (Zero Escape series director), with character design by the Yusuke Kozaki (No More Heroes, Fire Emblem series), a thrilling neo-noir detective adventure is about to unfold.

Dandy Ace (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – Available now
Dandy Ace is an over-the-top fast-paced roguelike experience that follows a fabulous magician seeking to combine and use his magical cards while fighting and looting his way to defeat the Green-Eyed Illusionist, Lele, who has imprisoned him in a cursed mirror. Every run provides new challenges and combinations for players to explore as they progress closer to Lele.

Lemnis Gate (Cloud) – Available now 
Harness the abilities of powerful operatives in mind-bending 4D battles as you disrupt the past to change the future. Lemnis Gate liberates you from the constraints of time to offer a relentlessly inventive multiplayer experience deeply rooted in tactical FPS gameplay. Exploit the unlimited intricacies of time travel and forge your path to victory. 

Marvel’s Avengers (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Available now
Marvel’s Avengers is an epic, third-person, action-adventure game that combines an original, cinematic story with single-player and co-operative gameplay. You’ll be able to assemble into a team of up to four players online, master extraordinary abilities, customize a growing roster of Heroes, and defend the Earth from escalating threats.

Scarlet Nexus (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Available now
Connect with the futuristic world of New Himuka and join humanity’s last line of defense as a psionically gifted member of the Other Suppression Force (OSF). Battle deranged mutants, experience intertwined stories, and unravel hidden mysteries through the paths of Scarlet Nexus’ two powerful protagonists: Yuito Sumeragi and Kasane Randall.

Unsighted (Cloud) ID@Xbox – Available now 
The few androids that remain are running out of Anima, the energy that gives all robots consciousness. It’s up to you, Alma, to save your friends from becoming Unsighted. Explore the vast ruins of Arcadia, using every tool you can find. Time is ticking. They need you.

DLC / Game Updates

Minecraft: Seaside Story – Available now
Do you have the luck of the sea? Find out as you reel in bass and baubles, tripe and treasure! Sell your collection in town or strive to display every type of fish in this relaxing map!

Sea of Thieves Season Four – Available now
Sea of Thieves’ latest Season sees players plunge into the Sunken Kingdom to explore its many mysteries – and plunder its riches – while battling Sirens and other dangers of the deep. Season Four also brings a wealth of new Trials, cosmetic rewards, Commendations, achievements and more!

Wasteland 3: The Cult of the Holy Detonation DLC & Colorado Collection – October 5
Xbox Game Pass members save up to 10%! Venture into the Cheyenne Mountain complex to take possession of a power source that could make Colorado Springs into an electrified utopia, or a smoking crater. It’s up to the Rangers how they’ll handle this radioactive situation. Plus, members can save up to 20% on the Wasteland 3 Colorado Collection, which includes Wasteland 3, both The Battle of Steeltown and Cult of the Holy Detonation expansions, as well as the Colorado Survival Gear bonus items.

Battlefield 2042: Early Access Open Beta with EA Play – October 6-7
Be among the first to experience the next generation of all-out warfare in the Battlefield 2042 open beta. Join the fight on Orbital with a diverse selection of Specialists, cutting-edge weaponry, and vehicles to choose from. Early access is available on October 6 to 7 for all players who pre-order the game or are current EA Play members and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members. Pre-load the beta starting today!

NHL 22 EA Play Early Access Trial – October 7
The puck officially drops in NHL 22 on October 15! EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can get on the ice early starting October 7 for 10 hours with the early access trial. You’ll also score a 10% discount on pre-orders, plus monthly World of Chel rewards.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

RuneScape: Skilling and Currency Pack – Available now
Enjoy this brand new RuneScape Perk for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members that offers a big boost to your skilling! You’ll be levelled up in no time with this bumper-pack of XP-boosting items, a huge wad of in-game currency, loads of Treasure Hunter Keys and a free Xbox-green imp Companion!

Leaving October 15

Be sure to carve out some time to play the following games before they leave the library. As always, this doesn’t need to be a final goodbye, be sure to use your Xbox Game Pass membership discount to save up to 20% before they go!

• Gonner2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Heave Ho (PC)
• Katana Zero (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Scourgebringer (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Tales of Vesperia HD (Console and PC)
• The Swords of Ditto (PC)

It’s now that part of the post where we say something about catching you next time. Until that time comes, be sure to follow us on Twitter at @XboxGamePass and @XboxGamePassPC to get a heads up when these games are available to play. Catch you next time!

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — October 6, 2021 — Today at the Ghost Recon 20th Anniversary Showcase, Ubisoft announced Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Frontline, a new free-to-play, massive PvP shooter grounded in the renowned Ghost Recon universe.

Ghost Recon Frontline will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Stadia, Luna and Windows PC via Ubisoft Connect, with full cross-play available at launch. Players can register now at ghostreconfrontline.com for a chance to play in early tests and to get the latest news and updates. The first closed test will run from October 14th to October 21st, for PC players in Europe only*. 

Developed by Ubisoft Bucharest**, which previously worked on Ghost Recon Wildlands and Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Ghost Recon Frontline offers a new and never-before-seen way for players to explore the Ghost Recon universe, with a free-to-play, 100+ players, PvP first-person military experience.

In Ghost Recon Frontline, players will discover Drakemoor island, an open world full of diverse landmarks and biomes. The game features a large set of tactical support tools, offering players complete freedom in strategic gameplay throughout various game modes.  Expedition, the game’s flagship mode, offers a new take on the battle royale genre. Featuring more than 100 players in teams of three, these squads will have to work together to complete dynamic objectives across the massive open map with no converging circle. Once players are done collecting intel, they will have to head to a drop zone and call for an extraction. When initiated, all teams will know the position of the extraction and will try to intervene, players will have to play tactically to successfully escape and win the match. Additional modes will also be available at launch.

Ghost Recon Frontline offers a unique and advanced class system, allowing players to upgrade and customise each contractor to fit their strategy. Three classes of contractors will be available during the first closed test, with more available at launch:

–            Assault Class provides great sustainability in close range fights and overall proficiency maneuvers.

–            Support Class offers superior protection with fortification abilities.

–            Scout Class can easily recon the area for the squad, revealing and pestering enemies from a distance without fear of retaliation.

Players can even switch between different contractors even in the heart of battle, making each game unique and highly tactical.

“We can’t wait to see players’ reactions during the first test of Ghost Recon Frontline. We will be working hard to adjust the game accordingly throughout the several live phases planned before launch, as we want to deliver the most polished and entertaining experience possible for players,” said Bogdan Bridinel, Creative Director at Ubisoft Bucharest.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Ghost Recon franchise, players can download the first game of the series, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon, for free on Ubisoft Connect. In addition, the Fallen Ghost DLC is free to access for all Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands players, and the Deep State Adventure DLC is free to access for all Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint players on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Stadia and Windows PC via Ubisoft Connect and the Epic Games Store until October 12.*** 

The first closed test of Ghost Recon Frontline will start on October 14 for PC players in Europe only. Players can go to ghostreconfrontline.com to register for upcoming news, information and game tests.

* October 14th, test only available for PC in Europe, list of countries available on ghostreconfrontline.com.  Additional tests will be available at a later date.

**Ubisoft Bucharest in collaboration with Ubisoft Belgrade, Ubisoft Craiova, Ubisoft Kyiv and Ubisoft Odesa.

*** To access the Fallen Ghost DLC players must own Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands. To access the Deep State Adventure DLC players must own Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint. Both DLCs are free to access from October 6, 4am AEDT to October 12, 4am AEDT. 

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. 

About Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon

Launched in 2001 with critical acclaim from fans of the Tom Clancy’s world, the Ghost Recon franchise has since convinced 40 million players thanks to breakthrough releases and has become one of the best-selling Tom Clancy’s brand on the last generation of consoles and PC.

© 2021 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries.

6^th October 2021: Your voices have been heard, and a long-kept secret is out. The long-awaited, much-anticipated Alan Wake Remastered – the complete Alan Wake experience is now available at Australian retailers.

Featuring both story expansions ‘The Signal’ and ‘The Writer’ and a brand new developer commentary, Alan Wake Remastered is releasing on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and for the first time ever – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 with full DualSense support. The path has been long and shrouded in darkness, but the road ahead lies written. Dwellers of Bright Falls, veterans of the light, thrill-seekers of the future – this is for you.

Check out the launch trailer here.

The Remedy team and their collaborators over at d3t have been working hard to make the legacy of Alan Wake fit for a new generation. Those of you who are looking to revisit the quaint town of Bright Falls to experience a tale close to your heart, do not fret – Alan Wake Remastered will not alter what’s held dear by so many of you. We know that rewriting history has its consequences, and just like you, we’re not looking to bring the Dark Presence our way prematurely. Instead, Alan Wake Remastered brings back what you know and love in an elevated state, to give fans and those new to the tale alike a chance to experience Alan Wake in a new light.  

Alan Wake Remastered includes the main game as well as its two separate story expansions – ‘The Signal’ and ‘The Writer’, all rendered in all-new 4K visuals. The game’s cutscenes, quirky cast of characters and majestic Pacific Northwest vistas have all been enhanced for a visual impact that matches its unnerving atmosphere. The tense, episodic story is packed with unexpected twists, heart-stopping cliff hangers and jaw-dropping, intense bursts of combat where it takes more than bullets to banish the darkness that lies ahead.  

Alan Wake Remastered is now available at Australian retailers on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.

Make sure to join the passionate community yourself to keep up with the latest Alan Wake news on Facebook and Twitter.

Tabletop Industry Reunites at PAX Unplugged 2021 in December, Badges On-Sale Soon

Cephalofair, R. Talsorian, AEG, XYZ Game Labs, KOSMOS, and More to Exhibit

PHILADELPHIA — 6 October 2021 — PAX Unplugged, the most attended tabletop gaming convention in the eastern U.S., returns to the Philadelphia Convention Center from 10 – 12 Dec. 2021. Badges go on-sale soon for the first in-person PAX Unplugged in two years, where attendees can experience new game demos, exciting tournaments, panels with industry giants, and more.

ReedPop and Penny Arcade will build on the successful return of PAX West over Labor Day weekend, where robust health and safety guidelines resulted in universal mask compliance and 93% of attendees showing proof of vaccination. PAX Unplugged 2021 will require all attendees to show proof of a complete COVID-19 vaccination series and abide by stringent masking requirements. For more information, please see the official health and safety guidelines.

Hundreds of game publishers, independent creators, and vendors will showcase their wares in Philadelphia, PA, including many of the biggest names in board games, role playing games, miniatures, and card games. Go hands-on with the latest from Cephalofair, creators of the wildly popular tactical phenomenon Gloomhaven. Hang out with R. Talsorian Games, makers of the Cyberpunk role-playing universe and The Witcher Pen & Paper RPG. Experience live demos from CGE, publishers of Codenames, Galaxy Trucker,and Sanctum.

Explore a massive show floor populated by Bézier Games, KOSMOS, Rock Manor Games, Lone Shark Games, Mage Hand Press, Devir Games, Chaosium Inc., Leder Games, Wyrmwood, and many more. Witness panels hosted by acclaimed designers, content creators, and fan-favorite personalities. Safely make new friends and reminisce with party members in the freeplay area, with hundreds of titles at your fingertips.

“Boardgames are, among other things, about being together,” said Jerry Holkins, co-founder, Penny Arcade. “With our safety protocols in place for PAX Unplugged, it’s time to dust off those Legacy games we got halfway through in 2019.”

Three-day badges for PAX Unplugged 2021 go on-sale soon for $75, while individual Friday, Saturday, and Sunday badges will go for $35 each. 

For badge purchasing, travel info, event schedules, FAQs, and more, check out the PAX Unplugged website, join the official Discord server, and follow PAX on Twitter, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, and Instagram.

About PAX

PAX, or Penny Arcade Expo, is a festival for gamers to celebrate gaming culture. First held in Seattle in 2004, PAX has nearly doubled in size each successive year, with PAX Prime 2014 selling out of tickets in a matter of minutes. Connecting the world’s leading game publishers with their most avid and influential fans, PAX expanded with a second show in Boston in 2010, and a third in San Antonio in 2015, making it the three largest gaming shows in North America. The first international PAX was held in Melbourne, Australia in 2013. In 2017, Penny Arcade established PAX Unplugged, its first tabletop focused show, held in Philadelphia.

About ReedPop

ReedPop is a boutique group within Reed Exhibitions – the world’s leading event organizer. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events across the globe as well as a full-service digital content provider and media company. Delivering once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences curated specifically for localized audiences, ReedPop currently features events in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, India, Africa, and Australia, including: New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, South, and Australia, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), MCM Comic Con, BookCon, Oz Comic Con, EGX, Comic Con India, Comic Con Paris, Comic Con Seoul, Comic Con Africa, Star Wars Celebration, and ComplexCon. ReedPop also runs and operates Gamer Network and its portfolio of leading gaming websites including Eurogamer, RockPaperShotgun, and GamesIndustry.biz. The staff at ReedPop are a fan-based, globally focused group of professionals that are uniquely qualified to build and serve the communities with whom they share a common passion.

About Penny Arcade

Penny Arcade has been the world’s most popular webcomic for over 20 years, with over 3.5 million readers. Started in 1998 in the living room of Mike Krahulik & Jerry Holkins, it has grown into a media empire encompassing multiple beloved properties such as Lookouts, Automata, and beloved D&D live-play series Acquisitions Incorporated. Penny Arcade was responsible for the creation of Child’s Play, a gaming charity that has raised over $45 million dollars for children across the world. They are also the founders of PAX, the number one consumer gaming festival in North America, with hundreds of thousands of loyal visitors every year.

SAN DIEGO – October 5, 2021 – Psyonix, the San Diego video game developer, in collaboration with Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) and Aston Martin, announced that 007’s Aston Martin Valhalla will be available in Rocket League beginning October 7, on all platforms!

007’s Aston Martin Valhalla, the first hybrid car in Rocket League, will be available in the Item Shop for 1100 Credits and will come with 007’s Aston Martin Valhalla Engine Audio, 007’s Aston Martin Valhalla Wheels, and a Reel Life Decal specific to Valhalla. 

In addition to the Valhalla, the Bond 007 Collection will be available in the Item Shop at the same time for 2000 Credits and will feature 007’s Aston Martin DB5 and 007’s Aston Martin Valhalla. 007’s Aston Martin Valhalla and the Bond 007 Collection will be available from October 7 until October 13. There will also be three new in-game Challenges players can complete to unlock the 007’s Aston Martin DB5 Player Banner, Agent 007 Avatar Border, and the 00 Agent Player Title. 

Lastly, Rocket League community members will celebrate the return of James Bond by facing off in the Agents Vs. Villains event which can be viewed live on the Rocket LeagueTwitch channel on October 8. More information will be revealed on the Rocket LeagueTwitter account at a later date.

To learn more about 007’s Aston Martin Valhalla and the Bond 007 Collection, please read the latest blog post HERE. 

If you or a member of your team is interested in a code for 007’s Aston Martin Valhalla please let us know and we will send you a code when it becomes available in the game on October 7.
ABOUT ROCKET LEAGUE
Winner or nominee of more than 150 “Game of the Year” awards, Rocket League is one of the most critically-acclaimed sports games of our generation. Rocket League is a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem with easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven competition. Available on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on Epic Games Store, Rocket League includes nearly endless customization possibilities, a fully-featured offline season mode, multiple game types, casual and competitive online matches, and special “Mutators” that let you change the rules entirely.

To learn more about Rocket League, please visit www.RocketLeague.com, “Like” it on Facebook, and follow it on Twitter @RocketLeague for all the latest developer updates and news.

ABOUT PSYONIX™
Based in San Diego, CA, Psyonix is a critically-acclaimed video game developer and a leading expert in Unreal Engine technology. For more than 15 years, the studio has been a driving force behind some of the most successful games in the industry, including Gears of War, Mass Effect 3, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Bulletstorm, Unreal Tournament III, Unreal Tournament 2004, and the award-winning Sports-Action hit, Rocket League®. Psyonix joined the Epic Games family in 2019.

© 2015-2021 Psyonix LLC. Rocket League, Psyonix, and all related marks and logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Psyonix LLC. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

About Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content across all platforms. The company owns one of the world’s deepest libraries of premium film and television content as well as the premium pay television network EPIX, which is available throughout the U.S. via cable, satellite, telco, and digital distributors.  In addition, MGM has investments in numerous other television channels, digital platforms, interactive ventures, and is producing premium short-form content for distribution. For more information, visit www.mgm.com.

JAMES BOND, and related James Bond Indicia © 1962-2021 Danjaq, LLC and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. JAMES BOND, and related James Bond Trademarks are trademarks of Danjaq, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Battle your friends in the ultimate Nickelodeon platform fighting game, power-packed with your favorite Nickelodeon All-Star characters for extreme multiplayer action!

MINNEAPOLIS — Oct. 5, 2021 — Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, the new platform fighting video game featuring a ton of Nickelodeon’s most iconic characters, is now available for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam for $49.99. Battle in online and local multiplayer for up to four players — or on your own against the AI — with a huge assortment of fighters on 20 wild levels inspired by Nickelodeon’s greatest franchises!

Developed in conjunction with Ludosity and Fair Play Labs, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is the ultimate Nickelodeon fighting game fans have been waiting for! Choose your fighter from a colorful roster of Nickelodeon’s wide array of beloved franchises, including SpongeBob SquarePants, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Hey Arnold!, Invader Zim, Danny Phantom, The Loud House, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, Rugrats, and more. Then dive into the action and use your hard-hitting skills to knock your foes off of each chaotic level to win!

KEY FEATURES

• All-Star Cast of Nickelodeon Fighters: Choose from 20 fan-favorite characters at launch from across the Nickelodeon cartoon universe and watch them duke it out for bragging rights!
• Nickelodeon-themed Levels: Battle across a variety of stages inspired by Nickelodeon’s iconic universes, including SpongeBob SquarePants’ Jellyfish Fields, TMNT’s Technodrome, and more!
• Master Your Favorite Heroes’ Abilities: Each character delivers a unique move-set and playstyle to explore as you fight to send your foes flying off the level to win.
• Single-player & Multiplayer Game Modes: Challenge your skills against the AI, or face off in competitive online and local multiplayer for up to four players.
• Discover Bonus Content: Unlock advanced moves unique to each character’s personality and more in the in-game Gallery!

Starting today, you can watch some of esports’ top competitive champions battle it out in a special week-long tournament to celebrate Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl’s release. The Nicktoon Throwdown Invitational features exciting exhibition matches, in-depth commentary from the game’s developers, and more. The action kicks off today on Nickelodeon’s official Twitch channel at 5 p.m. ET|2 p.m. PT and runs every day through to the finals on October 9.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is published by GameMill Entertainment. For more information, visit www.NickelodeonAllStarBrawl.com.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 42^nd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of ViacomCBS Inc. (Nasdaq: VIACA, VIAC).

About Ludosity

Ludosity is a creative studio from scenic West Gothia, Sweden. Our team of 13 have been putting out highly acclaimed games on PC and consoles since 2008, such as the Ittle Dew series and Slap City. Our games combine humor with solid mechanics and great character design. For more information, visit www.ludosity.com, or join us on Discord and Twitter.

About Fair Play Labs

We are a seasoned game development studio located in Costa Rica. Our main focus is to create fun and entertaining games that amuse and challenge gamers of all ages. www.fairplaylabs.com

About GameMill Entertainment

GameMill Entertainment, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a third-party publisher of console and mobile games for passionate fans around the world. Development platforms include PC, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft consoles including the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Sony consoles including the PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4, and mobile devices. With development across the globe, GameMill is a source of entertaining and fun games for all ages. For more information, visit https://gamemill.com, as well as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram.

A Metroidvania boomer shooter inspired by Lobo and XIII, with loads of blood, gore, Easter eggs, and Duke’s dark humor, is coming to Kickstarter on November 9th this year. Support the game to help bring it to PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 5th, Warsaw, Poland.

The love of retro shooters is strong in this one, so if you share a passion for games like Duke Nukem with Cobble Games developers, then help them bring Chains of Fury to life. You’ll be able to support it on Kickstarter on November 9th this year to later crush the walls standing in your way, discover all the secrets, Easter eggs, and pop culture references, enjoy the game’s dark humor, and, of course, play with loads of guns. All on your favorite gaming platform.

Follow the game’s Kickstarter page (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gamingfactory/chains-of-fury), and don’t forget to add it to your Wishlist on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1121320/Chains_of_Fury/).

KNOCK, KNOCK! WHO’S THERE? MY BOOT IN YOUR FACE, SCUMBAG!

Chains of Fury is a bloody, fast-paced, retro looter-shooter where you have only one goal – spread bloody mayhem among the alien scumbags. Stuck looking for an exit? Blow up a wall and then shoot the suckers behind it. No limitations, just adrenaline rushing in your veins and one question ringing in your ears – are you ready to put Duke himself to shame?

IT’S TIME TO KICK SOME SERIOUS ASS!

• Destructible walls. Bash, jump, demolish, and cause mayhem in six different worlds filled with destructible environmental elements. Forget about keys or lockpicks – tear apart and crush obstacles instead.
• Hidden secrets. Loads of Easter eggs and secrets are waiting to be found.
• Retro-inspired. Experience the bloody retro vibe you remember from 90’s classics like Duke Nukem, Quake, Unreal Tournament, and Doom, but in a modern shooter.
• Comic book visual style. Dive into a game world that looks and feels just like a comic book.
• Dark humor. Forget the pompous pep-talk protagonists that modern shooters deliver these days and enjoy punchlines that will remind you of the times when FPS games made you smile.
• Split-screen multiplayer. Play with your friends or against your foes.
• Guns, guns, and more guns! Lots of crazy weapons at your disposal, from shotguns and machine guns to a grappling hook, shrink ray, and more.

Chains of Fury is being developed by Cobble Games and will launch its Kickstarter campaign on November 9th this year. The game is coming to PC first, and later to Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation thanks to Gaming Factory.

More information about the game can be found on the official website, Steam, the publisher’s website, and Facebook.

About Cobble Games

Cobble Games is a small independent game studio trying to survive in the dangerous waters of the game industry. The team used to work mostly as an outsourcing partner of bigger studios. Now, with the help of publishers, they aim to deliver their own games. The developers can’t compete with bigger studios, so they have to make sure that their games are as juicy and unique as possible. https://cobble.games/

About Gaming Factory

Gaming Factory is a producer and publisher of PC and console games. Among the company’s main objectives are producing and publishing its own titles for consoles and PC and supporting independent development teams. https://gamingfactory.pl/

Final Chapter in KINGDOM HEARTS DARK ROAD Mobile Game Launching this Winter

LONDON (5^th October, 2021) – In the lead up to the 20^th anniversary of KINGDOM HEARTS in 2022, SQUARE ENIX® and Disney today announced that cloud versions of the 10 magical KINGDOM HEARTS titles will make their long-awaited debut on Nintendo Switch as three standalone cloud releases. The streaming versions of KINGDOM HEARTS, the best-selling action RPG series will be available to purchase individually and as the all-in-one KINGDOM HEARTS INTEGRUM MASTERPIECE for Cloud collection.
 
The notable KINGDOM HEARTS franchise was first released in 2002 by SQUARE ENIX, and led by legendary game director Tetsuya Nomura, thus launching the longstanding collaboration between SQUARE ENIX and Disney. Since then, over 35 million copies have shipped worldwide. Nintendo Switch players, who have eagerly awaited the arrival of the series’ back catalogue on the platform will be able to join Sora, Donald, Goofy, and many other Disney characters on adventures through the “Dark Seeker Saga,” spanning from the original KINGDOM HEARTS to the critically acclaimed KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC).
 
A full list of cloud version KINGDOM HEARTS titles coming to the Nintendo Switch can be found here: https://square-enix-games.com/en_GB/news/kingdom-hearts-switch
 
Additionally, the entire story of the popular mobile title, KINGDOM HEARTS Union χ [Cross], is available for players to relive or experience for the first time in theater mode through the offline version of the app. The final chapter of the spinoff story, KINGDOM HEARTS DARK ROAD, will also be released this winter. The KINGDOM HEARTS Uχ Dark Road app has surpassed 10 million downloads, and soon players around the world can look forward to experiencing the long-awaited conclusion to this prequel story.
 
It was also announced today that a KINGDOM HEARTS 20^th Anniversary Event will be held, with further details to follow. Fans also got a first look at new 20^th Anniversary merchandise items coming in 2022.

To view the KINGDOM HEARTS 20^th Anniversary Announce Trailer, recapping all of the announcements made today, visit here: 

The KINGDOM HEARTS series cloud version games will be available on the Nintendo Switch. The KINGDOM HEARTS Uχ Dark Road app is currently available for iOS and Android devices. For more information, visit: www.kingdomhearts.com
 
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Official KINGDOM HEARTS Twitter: @KingdomHearts
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Official KINGDOM HEARTS Instagram: @KingdomHearts
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About the KINGDOM HEARTS Series

KINGDOM HEARTS is a series of role-playing games created through the collaboration of Disney and Square Enix. Since the first KINGDOM HEARTS was released in March 2002 for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the series has expanded with several additional entries. The series will celebrate its 20^th anniversary in 2022 and has shipped over 35 million units worldwide. Since the launch of KINGDOM HEARTS III in 2019, the critically acclaimed RPG has shipped more than five million units globally, both physically and digitally, making it the fastest selling game in the history of the series. Most recently in 2020, the rhythm-action-adventure KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory released on the Nintendo Switch System, PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X, and PC via the Epic Games Store, allowing fans to experience the series’ beautiful soundtracks like never before.

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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Digital Confectioners Boosts Social Play in Latest Update as Multiplayer Deception Game Prepares to Set Sail

CHRISTCHURCH, NZ – Oct. 5, 2021 – Digital Confectioners, an independent PC and console games studio, announced today that Dread Hunger, its multiplayer game of survival and betrayal where players undertake a deadly voyage, will launch November 10 on Steam for PC. In preparation for the global rollout, the game received a new update that highlights a more social player experience.

Dread Hunger advances the social deception genre by immersing players in an 1850s Arctic exploration voyage where eight player-controlled Explorers depend on each other for survival—but two of them are Thralls determined to sabotage the mission!

The game mixes action-adventure gameplay in an icy Unreal® Engine world with roleplaying and social deception over voice chat. This unique combination continues to attract game content creators and players alike, with millions of video views and an 87% positive user review score during Early Access.

The new Dread Hunger “Bad Medicine” update strengthens social gameplay while deemphasizing player vs. player combat. It also adds the powerful new Armory team objective, a new model for the Doctor, and other content, as seen in today’s video:

“We’ve been listening closely to player feedback over the last few months, and one thing that kept coming up was a consensus that the game was a ‘PvP game with Social Deduction elements,’” said Alex Quick, Creative Director of the Dread Hunger Team.

“To many of our players, the most rewarding and unique aspect of Dread Hunger is the shock of an unexpected poisoning, or the subtle manipulation of a masterful liar that leads to distrust (and mutiny!) aboard the ship. With this update we are striving to bring those elements to the forefront, and make Dread Hunger more of a ‘Social Deduction game with PvP elements.’”

It’s up to each player in Dread Hunger to bring life to their chosen character through voice chat while completing objectives. The six Explorers must work together to gather resources to power the steam-powered sailing ship towards its destination while contending with the harsh climate.

Meanwhile, Thralls plot to poison food, massacre crewmembers, blow holes in the ship, and invoke dark magic to undermine the mission—all while pretending to be loyal Explorers. Starvation, wolves, cannibal attacks, and other gruesome fates abound, and any misplaced trust can quickly lead to a knife in the back. When food is sparse, fellow crewmates appear more and more appetizing.

Game Key Features

• Survive the Arctic: Build fires to stay warm, fend off predators, and hunt for food to stay alive in the unforgiving Canadian Arctic
• Betray Your Friends: Feed them tainted food, lure animals to attack them, hex them with blood magic, or if all else fails… shoot them in the back and blame someone else
• Roleplay Your Character: Add flavor and personality to your character by using integrated voice chat and your in-game actions. Play as the Captain, Navigator, Cook, Doctor, Chaplain, Royal Marine, Hunter, or Engineer, all equipped with a unique starting kit and passive ability.
• You Are What You Eat: In the Arctic, you must make grim choices to stay fed; butcher bodies and use the pieces as weapons—or food
• Captain a Ship: Steer a 19th century warship around (or into) icebergs and find coal for the ever-hungry boiler to keep the ship moving… or blow it up
• Brave a Perilous World: Plan around a full day and night cycle while trying to outrun a massive blizzard that looms over the expedition
• New Armory Secondary Crew Objective: The Armory can provide powerful weapons to Explorers or Thralls, depending on who manages to unlock it first

Dread Hunger, scheduled to release for $29.99 / £23.79 / €24.99 on PC via Steam November 10, is developed by the Dread Hunger Team and published by Digital Confectioners. The developers are exploring options to bring the game to other platforms following its PC launch.

About Digital Confectioners

Digital Confectioners is a New Zealand-based studio creating high quality service-based games for PC and console. Its highly anticipated multiplayer deception adventure, Dread Hunger, is scheduled to launch on PC via Steam November 10, 2021. Dread Hunger has caught the attention of players and streamers during its Early Access campaign, with millions of video views and an 87% user rating. For more information, visit digitalconfectioners.com.

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