Update 5 ‘Gathering of the Gods’, Fresh Blood Arrives to Help Save the Multiverse

Denver, CO – December 9th, 2021 – Independent developer Room C Games in co-production with Croteam and in partnership with indie publisher Versus Evil today announced the latest major content update for their rogue-lite RPG game The Hand of Merlin before the game leaves Steam Early Access in early 2022.

Titled ‘Gathering of the Gods’ the latest update introduces new features to the game including two new Guardians to aid players in their quest to stop the Cataclysm: Oberon and Atlantes. 

As the king of faeries, Oberon communicates only through an emissary, but watches the battlefield closely. Treating the flora and fauna well gains his favor and raises the player’s Faerie Reputation. The value of which can produce either a blessing or a curse upon the party later on.

Atlantes is a cosmic being like Merlin himself, but one who is not particularly bothered by the fall of each world. Amused by Merlin’s desire to save worlds, Atlantes provides aid to the party, but conceals his true motivations.

Each Guardian bestows a unique benefit upon the party, and gives players access to an array of powerful spells to thwart the invading abominations.

The Gathering of the Gods update also adds a brand new Nourishment system, an upgrade to the current Supplies resource. Players will now get stacking buffs (or de-buffs) based on how long they travel well-stocked or poorly stocked. These attributes will affect Heroes’ combat stats in a significant way!

New Relics are also introduced in the update along with sound effects for encounter events and improved visual effects for several existing spells. In addition to these new features, the latest update will also include various small bug fixes, optimizations, and balancing. The full list is available on the Versus Evil blog here.

Since entering Early Access in May 2021, The Hand of Merlin has had five major updates on its path to 1.0. These updates have added a wide range of new features designed to improve the overall player experience, including new heroes, passive skills, Hard Mode, controller support, alternate maps, meta progression and more. 

About Versus Evil

Founded in 2013, Versus Evil, LLC is the US based video game publisher behind critically acclaimed video games Fist Class Trouble, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire and The Banner Saga trilogy. Publishing games on all major mobile, PC and console platforms, Versus Evil works with independent development studios from around the world. The corporate philosophy is to champion for the independent game developer. For more information visit versusevil.com 

About Room C Games 

Room-C Games is a spin-off studio started by some of Croteam’s most talented game engineers and core team members (The Talos Principle, Serious Sam). They are a small 9-person dev-team based in Zagreb, Croatia, composed of an (almost) equal number of industry veterans and passionate young blood with a simple, but challenging mission – to enrich players’ lives with memorable gaming experiences.

World of Warships Announces 24-Hour Charity Livestream Extravaganza for Save the Children including in-game charity bundles and free Twitch content drops

Wargaming continues its ongoing partnership with Save the Children, launching the Save the Children Charity Bundle with 100% of proceeds going to charity and an additional matched donation from Wargaming

9^th December, 2021 —World of Warships (PC) and World of Warships: Legends (consoles), has announced its upcoming Christmas charity livestream, featuring 24 hours of games, special guests, giveaways and charity challenges. To further spread the spirit of giving, Wargaming will offer charity bundles for sale to both PC and console players, with all proceeds going to global humanitarian organization Save the Children. Finally, upon completion of the livestream, Wargaming will match the funds that have been raised by viewers with a donation of its own.

From Saturday 11^th December, 4am AEDT, players and fans can tune into the livestream, donate, and earn in-game rewards. All proceeds of the entire livestream will be dedicated to Save the Children, which works every day in more than 100 countries to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. This is part of a continued partnership with the charity, which has seen Wargaming’s community raise over USD$88,000 in previous years. 

“We are very grateful to be in a position to help our charity partner Save the Children and support them in an effort to protect those most vulnerable and improve their living conditions”, said Sergey Vorobyev, World of Warships’ Product Director. “The Holiday season is traditionally especially festive in the World of Warships community, thus we wanted to spread the joy even further and give our players an opportunity to unite and support a worthy cause.” 

During the stream, viewers can participate in charity auctions with rare ships and unique merchandise, interactive games, and quizzes, as well as watch in-game battles with special guests, and the World of Warships staff generally having fun at their own expense for a good cause.

“Save the Children is thrilled to, once again, partner with Wargaming and their dedicated community of gamers who have been extremely supportive to our efforts,” said Ettore Rossetti, Lead Advisor, Technology/Marketing/Innovation Partnerships for Save the Children.   

The event also marks the launch of  the Save the Children Charity Bundle in the World of Warships Premium Shop. These containers will include a unique patch and flag, along with a boatload of camouflages for players to deck out their winter warships. Console players will get their own charity bundle in World of Warships: Legends. 100% of the proceeds of these limited time bundles will be donated to Save the Children and matched by World of Warships with an equal donation.

This stream will be hosted on the World of Warships Twitch Channel here.

For more information about this charity event, please see the full community post here.

About World of Warships 

World of Warships is a free, historical, online combat PC game from Wargaming. With its massive fleet of most iconic war vessels, including four different ship classes and strategically designed environment, World of Warships provides the ultimate naval warfare gaming experience, suitable for everyone. Thanks to its largest collection of historically accurate ships available to play, World of Warships prides itself as a digital ship museum and a focal point for naval history enthusiasts. New thematic content and innovative game modes are being added on a regular basis, providing a diverse and exciting gameplay to its broad player base. 

About World of Warships: LegendsExperience epic naval action in World of Warships: Legends, a massively multiplayer online game where you can master the seas in history’s greatest warships! Recruit legendary commanders from maritime history, upgrade your vessels and stake your claim to naval supremacy with or against players around the world in thrilling and immersive battles.

World of Warships: Legends brings the online naval action loved by millions to home consoles for the very first time, alongside a host of content and features exclusive to the console experience.

Official website: https://wowslegends.com/

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 5,500 employees and offices spread all over the world. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Their flagship products include the massively popular free-to-play hit World of Tanks and the strategic naval action game World of Warships.

Official website: https://asia.wargaming.net/en

About Save the Children

Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. Since our founding more than 100 years ago, we’ve changed the lives of more than 1 billion children. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

New festival hero [Protector King] Fairy King Harlequin and Various In-Game Events Now Live

LOS ANGELES – DEC 8, 2021 – Netmarble is excited to celebrate the 2.5 year anniversary of its cinematic adventure role-playing game (RPG) The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. Since the game’s Korean and Japanese launch in June 2019,  over 20 million players worldwide have joined the adventure, with simultaneous support in12 languages.    

Today’s update introduced the festival hero [Protector King] Fairy King Harlequin, in addition to “The One” Escanor, Purgatory Ban, and Merlin the Daughter of Belialuin, for players to collect from Dec. 7 – Jan. 7. In addition, a max of 110 Homecoming Hero pick up Draws can be acquired from the Homecoming event along with a total of 25 Festival pick up tickets. Players can also look forward to the One-step Evolution Support Bonus event, where heroes can be evolved to their maximum evolution level [UR 90 level].

Players will also be able to enjoy other perks, including a Free Daily Auto Clear Ticket Bonus (allowing players to continue once for free in Main Quests), 50% Stamina Consumption for Main Quests, and doubled player rank experience. Other additions include the introduction of Chapter 21 in The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross’ story and a Special Reverse Stage for players to experience.

The ‘Demon Kimara’ and ‘Demon Soldier Malek’ Event Boss Battles are back alongside other rewards, including 2.5 Year Anniversary Artifact cards and special costumes for Lostvayne Meliodas and “The One” Escanor that can be acquiredafter clearing the boss battles. The Valenti’s Very Ordinary Day Event also allows players the chance to earn Celebration Artifact cards and a special Lostvayne Meliodas costume depending on the number of times a player finishes the dice-rolling board.

Lastly, various quality of life updates have been added as part of The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross’s 2.5 year anniversary. This includes the ability to open artifact card packs continuously, the introduction of the awakening material fusion system, and the ability to create a ‘fully awakened token’ by fusing existing awakening materials.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross translates the storytelling and adventures of [The Seven Deadly Sins] into a highly engaging and entertaining mobile gaming experience. The game features stunning, high-resolution 3D graphics, more than100 dramatic cutscenes, and is brought to life with the cast of the original Japanese voice actors reprising their characters.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play. For more information, please visit the game’s official website and Facebook.

Based on the manga “Nanatsu no Taizai” by Nakaba Suzuki originally serialized in the weekly SHONEN MAGAZINE published by Kodansha Ltd.

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About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and Big Hit Entertainment, Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com

Introducing The Contract, a New GTA Online Story Featuring Franklin Clinton and Friends

Get Ready for a New Adventure with Dr. Dre, Plus New Music, and Much More Coming December 15

In the years since he and his accomplices knocked over the Union Depository, renowned Los Santos hustler Franklin Clinton has been making moves of his own.

Welcome to F. Clinton and Partner, a new “celebrity solutions agency” catering to the Vinewood elite in need of solutions to high-society problems.

Franklin needs two things to get the agency off the ground: a reliable partner and a big-ticket, high-profile client. With your longtime LS contact — and newly aspiring cannabis entrepreneur — Lamar Davis making the connection, you can be the partner that helps Franklin take the business to the next level.

Meanwhile on the other side of the city, DJ Pooh has been reaching out to Franklin about an exciting potential client: his close friend, Dr. Dre.

Lost in the shuffle on his way to Cayo Perico last year, it turns out Dr. Dre’s phone isn’t just missing — it’s in the wrong hands. Not only that, but the phone also contains the hottest property in the city: new, unreleased music from Dr. Dre himself. This could be the big break your agency needs.

Get ready for a wild and hilarious ride through Los Santos, from the mean streets of Franklin’s old neighborhood to the hottest parties in the city, from debaucherous mansions to the offices of the FIB and everywhere in between as you join Franklin, expert hacker Imani, Chop the Dog, and crew to secure Dr. Dre’s precious tracks and return them to their rightful owner.

Stay tuned to the Rockstar Newswire in the coming days for more info on The Contract, arriving December 15 to GTA Online — including details of an eclectic new radio station from some very special guest hosts, huge first-of-their-kind updates to existing radio stations including a ton of new and unreleased exclusive tracks from Dr. Dre and a heavy-hitting line-up of artists, plus additional opportunities for agency work including choice hits for players willing to get their hands dirty, plus new weapons, vehicles, and much more.

EXPERIENCE THE MYSTICAL AND VIBRANT ADVENTURE OF LEGEND OF MANA ON MOBILE TODAY

Players Can Now Experience The Remastered Edition on iOS and Android Devices

SYDNEY, 9^th December 2021 – SQUARE ENIX® today announced that Legend of Mana™, the remastered edition of the fourth instalment in the Mana series, is now available to purchase on App Store® and Google Play™. The mobile version of the game features a touch screen UI and gamepad support, as well as cloud-based save data support.

In Legend of Mana, players will embark on a journey to find the mystical Mana Tree seen in a dream, only to discover that the world map is empty. Throughout their adventure, they will acquire special artifacts, which can be placed on the map to bring towns and dungeons to life via the unique Land Creation system. Players can also capture eggs and hatch pet monsters to help with battles, and progress through the story in different ways based on the choices they make, offering a more personal and unique gameplay experience.

Legend of Mana features remastered visuals and a rearrangement of selected songs from the beautiful soundtrack, including “Hometown of Domina.” Players will also be able alternate between the new and original soundtrack. The game also introduces the “Ring Ring Land” mini-game which helps to strengthen pet monsters. During their travels, players will encounter a colourful cast of characters, square off against fearsome monsters in real-time combat and explore the vast world of Fa’Diel, all while experiencing Legend of Mana’s timeless story.

Legend of Mana is available now to download through the App Store® and Google Play™. For more information visit: https://square-enix-games.com/en_US/games/legend-mana

Mana Twitter: https://twitter.com/managame
Mana Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManaGame/
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About the Mana Series

The Mana series, known as Seiken Densetsu in Japan, is a long-running action-RPG series spanning multiple entries for three decades. The series is known for its enchanting characters, story and music, as well as pioneering an action-oriented approach to traditional JRPG combat. With the release of Collection of Mana for Nintendo Switch™ in 2019, new and existing players can now immerse themselves in the enchanting world of the Mana series with the first three classic titles—FINAL FANTASY® ADVENTURE, Secret of Mana® and Trials of Mana™—in their original form. In 2020, a full high-definition 3D remake of Trials of Mana was also released for modern platforms, selling over one million copies to date. An updated version of Legend of Mana™ is now available on PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, and Steam®, bringing remastered visuals, and the “Ring Ring Land” mini game to the West for the first time.  

About Square Enix, Inc.

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix, Inc. is affiliated with 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, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

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

LOS ANGELES – DEC. 8, 2021 – Fans of Seven Knights 2, the sequel to Netmarble’s original and long-running mobile roleplaying game Seven Knights, can now further immerse themselves in the game with the addition of Chapter 10 to the game’s story, which will focus on Rudy’s adventure to receive the Oracle of Light, as well as the unfinished story of the Daybreak Mercenaries.

Players now also have the chance to acquire two newly added heroes, Legendary+ Knight of Light Rudy and Legendary Sanguine Rose Miss Velvet.  Knight of Light Rudy is a defensive hero and arrives in his original Seven Knights form with even stronger skill compositions, such as Damage Reflection and Taunt. He is also the first Legendary+ hero to be added since the launch of Seven Knights 2. The second Legendary Hero from Karaestelle – Sanguine Rose Miss Velvet – is a strong offensive hero that players can easily utilize within Seven Knights 2’s Arena mode.

There are also a series of celebratory events for Seven Knights 2 players to enjoy starting December 8th, including:

• Draw Rate Up Event – Increased Rate for acquiring Knight of Light Rudy and Sanguine Rose Miss Velvet
• Upgrade Support Special Mission – Players will have the chance to acquirea maximum of 20 Soul Stones for Miss Velvet, and maximum of 10 Soul Stones for Knight of Light Rudy
• Two Happy Holiday Events: Happy Holiday Celebration Special Mission & Special Check-in Event – Complete missions and log-in each day for rewards including a chance to acquire Legendary Grade Armor and Weapons!

Seven Knights 2 takes place 20 years after the original Seven Knights, and centers on the Daybreak Mercenaries who embark on a journey to find the last member of the Seven Knights “Rudy,” after a series of events involving a mysterious girl named Phiné. Starring an array of characters depicted with stunning graphics powered by Unreal Engine 4, Seven Knights 2 will immerse players in a true sequel featuring the fun and innovative gameplay of Seven Knights enjoyed by players around the world. Players can collect and develop charismatic heroes while engaging in a deep and immersive cinematic story.

Seven Knights 2 is available now for download on Google Play, App Store and is newly available for Windows PC. The game is available to play in twelve languages, including English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Portuguese, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Russian, and Indonesian.

More information on Seven Knights 2 can be found on the official Facebook page, YouTube and forums or by visiting Netmarble’s Global YouTube channel.

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About Netmarble Corporation
Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Seven Knights 2, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, MARVEL Future Revolution, Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

PARIS — Dec. 8, 2021 — Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment are thrilled to announce the release of Season 6: Haul & Hustle for SnowRunner on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC as part of the Year 2 Pass, delivering a giant payload of content, including a whole new region with two large maps brimming with unique activities, as well as two new vehicles and more.

Strike out into the remote regions of Maine, braving the elements with two new vehicles: the Aramatsu Forwarder, an agile 8×8 forestry specialist with a built-in crane and log trailer, and the Tayga 6455B, a tough, versatile 6-wheeler that can handle even the unforgiving terrain of Maine. Overcome one of the toughest challenges yet, starting out with a bare-bones garage without repairs or refueling and upgrading it over time.

Alongside Season 6, a large free update has arrived adding crossplay between PC and PlayStation®4 (with Xbox One joining soon), as well as a fully fledged photo mode on all platforms, new addons, and a slew of vehicle skins based on the community’s favorite in-game vehicles.

SnowRunner and the Year 1 and Year 2 Passes are available on all platforms. For more information, visit our official shop page.

New “Xenobiology” update will also release on Jan. 13 for Nintendo Switch and all platforms

SEATTLE – Dec. 8, 2021 – Astroneer, the award-winning space sandbox adventure, now has a release date on the Nintendo Switch: January 13. Players can digitally pre-order starting today to ensure they receive exclusive in-game rewards on day one. The team also announced that a physical edition will be available at a later date via Gearbox Publishing in both North America and Europe, with exclusive rewards.

The Nintendo Switch version of Astroneer is the complete experience, including the brand-new Xenobiology update that will introduce mysterious creatures and new adventures. Embark on a narrative focused mission all over the solar system to discover the secrets behind these curious cephalopods. The game has been thoroughly reworked to ensure a great performing experience on Nintendo Switch, with support for pro controllers and local Switch to Switch play.

For details about pre-order incentives, visit today’s blog post, and for more information, check out the official website or follow Astroneer on Twitter and Instagram.

About System Era Softworks

System Era Softworks is an independent game development studio based out of Seattle, Washington. Inspired by space-exploration and possessing an optimistic view of space-age futurism, the System Era Softworks team strives to build games that motivate future generations of spacefarers.

For more information, please visit the System Era Softworks website.

SABER INTERACTIVE TO REVEAL MULTIPLE NEW GAMES AT THE GAME AWARDS AND THE TWITCH WINTER GATHERING

The Embracer company expands its growing slate with game announcements and reveals from five upcoming titles

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Dec. 8, 2021 — Saber Interactive, the Embracer developer and publisher that brought you hit titles such as the zombie-action game series World War Z, the open-world trucking sim SnowRunner and more, is rapidly expanding its slate for 2022 and beyond. The company is teasing announcements for five upcoming titles later this week across The Game Awards and the Twitch Winter Gathering, airing Friday at 1:50pm PST on twitch.tv/twitchgaming.

“Saber is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and it’s amazing how much the company has evolved in that time. Our company has long been known for its sterling reputation as a developer, and since joining the Embracer family we have continued to grow on that front by acquiring some of the most talented studios from around the world. At the same time, we have been quietly building our publishing division and lineup which is about to rapidly expand with the announcement of multiple new titles for 2022 and beyond,” said Todd Hollenshead, Head of Publishing at Saber Interactive. “We will be revealing more from our upcoming, very diverse slate with announcements and trailer reveals later this week at both The Game Awards and the Twitch Winter Gathering.  You’re going to be hearing a lot more from Saber moving forward.”

At The Game Awards on December 9, fans can look forward to a brand new game announcement and trailer from Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment. And three more Saber games will be revealed with world premiere trailers at Saber’s showcase in the Twitch Winter Gathering on December 10, in addition to an exclusive conversation between iconic Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell, The Game Awards’ own Geoff Keighley, and Saber’s Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits giving more insight into the upcoming highly-anticipated horror-action title Evil Dead: The Game.

Saber Interactive has spent the past few years gearing up its leadership team with veteran talent from around the industry to help take the company to new heights. This includes Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits, former studio director and co-owner at id Software; Head of Publishing Todd Hollenshead, previously the President and CEO of id Software; and Head of Marketing Adam Tedman, formerly Vice President, New Media at Rockstar Games.

The company has also greatly expanded its internal IP and publishing capabilities in recent years with the acquisition of a number of studios around the world through its parent organization, Embracer Group, including: 4A Games, 3D Realms, Aspyr Media, New World Interactive, Zen Studios, Sandbox Strategies, a leading gaming and entertainment PR and influencer relations agency, and more, with even further growth expected in the future.

About Saber Interactive

An Embracer Group company headquartered in the U.S., Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer operating across 19 studios in the Americas and Europe, including Saber development offices in Russia, Spain, Belarus, Sweden and Portugal. Creating games for all major platforms based on both original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include World War Z with over 15 million players worldwide (built on the proprietary Swarm Engine™), SnowRunner, the NBA Playgrounds franchise, and the upcoming Evil Dead: The Game. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with AAA publishers, producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch and next-gen consoles, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, Quake Champions and many others.

Xmas in Habbo: We’re going on a trip around the world this winter on the Habbo Express!

Helsinki, Finland – December 8th 2021 — Sulake, part of the digital entertainment and media platform Azerion, announced this year’s Habbo Christmas event : Winter aboard the Habbo Express! Use the new crafting table, Luggage Stack, to craft and collect a variety of new items. Each of these new craftable items will represent the personalities you might find on the Habbo Express.

December will also bring a new range of festive furni to help players build and decorate their train station for the holiday season. Additionally, Habbo players can access an Advent calendar from December 1st – 25th and earn 8 new collectible items, Builders Club memberships and ingame currencies in the form of Credits or Duckets every day in the run up to Christmas!

For more information about this magical journey, visit: 

https://www.habbo.com/community/article/29836/winter-aboard-the-habbo-express

About Habbo and Sulake
Sulake is a social entertainment company focused on providing a safe and fun online service for self-expression through its games, Habbo and Hotel Hideaway. Sulake was founded in 2000 by a small team of passionate people and now after 21 years, Habbo is still one of the largest virtual communities in the world, reaching players all over the world each month. With paying customers in over 115 countries and over 850,000 active users a month, Habbo continues to be a hugely popular and globally recognised brand.

Sulake’s mission is to enable its users to meet new people, make friends and give them a place to create and share their user-generated content in fun virtual surroundings. Sulake is a leader in ensuring online safety for children and was acquired in 2020 by Dutch media and technology company Azerion. www.sulake.com