Malmö / London – 10th of September 2021: Swedish game developer Sharkmob is excited to announce that Bloodhunt, its brand-new title set in the Vampire: The Masquerade universe, has been announced for PS5 to be released later this year.

This free-to-play, stylish take on Battle Royale has been designed to empower players with the essence of the supernatural. Bloodhunt presents unique vertical gameplay with traversal that takes you from the back-alleys to the rooftops of Prague. Successfully navigating the city, feeding to grow stronger and preserving the Masquerade are key components to the game which can be played solo or in group matched teams of three with up to 45 players.

“We’re very proud to be announcing that our first game will be coming to PS5 this year! We’ve been developing the PS5 version alongside the PC version and it’s been great working with Sony on this.” said Fredrik Rundqvist, CEO of Sharkmob.

Currently available in Early Access on PC, players can join the Bloodhunt by signing up on the official website at Bloodhunt.com

PS5 players can wishlist the game through the official PS5 store page HERE

About Bloodhunt

A third person free-to-play Battle Royale experience set in the Vampire: The Masquerade universe, developed in close collaboration with the World of Darkness brand team. For the first time ever, experience the thrill of vampires at war as sects clash across the city of Prague, triggered by the arrival of strike-teams from the Second Inquisition. Use your supernatural powers, weapons and wit to eradicate your enemies and deal with the hunters – all while striving to maintain the Masquerade. 

Features:

● Join the Bloodhunt using supernatural powers and traverse anywhere to battle other players and AI controlled enemies to be the last vampire standing.
● Show off your vampire fantasy by customizable characters – play as a personalised vampire of your own creation. Choose your Clan allegiance to define your playstyle then let your personality shine through as you create your most unique expressive looks for friends and rivals to remember.
● Restore the Masquerade – Set in the beautiful Old Town of Prague, rendered with the highest graphical fidelity, Bloodhunt offers reasons to keep fighting with story progression using Acts updates throughout seasons.
● No “pay-to-win” mechanics – created with a player focused mentality.
● Supporting 12 languages – English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish (Latin American), Chinese, Korean and Japanese.
● Spatial Audio support allows players to be fully immersed in the thrill of the hunt: listen for threats before seeing them using the latest 3D Audio technology.

Links

PlayStation Store: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10002493/
Website: www.bloodhunt.com
Twitter: https://Twitter.com/Bloodhunt
Discord: https://Discord.gg/Bloodhunt
Facebook: https://Facebook.com/Bloodhuntgame
Twitch: https://Twitch.tv/Bloodhuntgame

If you are interested in learning more about Sharkmob and its activities in Malmö or London, please visit www.sharkmob.com

About Sharkmob:
Sharkmob is a game studio with offices in Malmö, Sweden and London, founded in 2017 and acquired by Tencent Games in 2019. The studio develops AAA quality games for PC and console, using the Unreal Engine to power its ambitions of taking multiplayer games to new heights. Sharkmob is currently working on three major projects: a battle royale game in the Vampire: The Masquerade universe slated for release in 2021; and two proprietary, unannounced titles. For more information about Sharkmob, visit https://www.sharkmob.com.

© Sharkmob 2021. All Rights Reserved.

Vampire: The Masquerade® – © Paradox Interactive AB “PlayStation” and “PS5”are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.”

Use modules and logic to rebuild a post-apocalyptic future

Singapore – September 10th, 2021 – Indie studio Reckoner Industries and publisher The Iterative Collective are excited to announce that logic-based synthesizer-inspired puzzle/simulation game The Signal State will release on Steam for Windows and Mac on September 23rd.

In a post-apocalyptic future, you stand at the forefront of an agricultural revolution! Rebuild an abandoned farm by repairing its various machines and breathing new life into old technology using synthesizer modules in unique puzzle gameplay.

“We are excited to work with Reckoner Industries to bring The Signal State to fans of puzzle games all over the world,” said Matthew Quek, CEO of The Iterative Collective. “It offers a fresh perspective on both the puzzle and simulation video game genres to create an experience that will appeal to fans of each and challenge even the savviest of puzzle solvers.”

• Keep the Signal Alive – Manipulate inputs by using unique modules and patching cables via a simple drag-and-drop system.
• Make your Mark – Prove yourself as the best machine whisperer by completing more than 40 different puzzles and competing in leaderboards.
• Control the Interface – Customize with color palettes for cables and 3 different wiring modes. Take immersion to the next level with designs by Papernoise, who has designed modules for Mutable Instruments, Hexinverter, WMD, etc
• Experiment and Create – In a future update, there will be a free-for-all playground without any constraint, create your own puzzles with a built-in puzzle designer, or access other players’ creations via the Steam Workshop.

More information on The Signal State:
Add The Signal State to your Steam wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1577620/The_Signal_State/
Follow The Signal State on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesignalstate
Visit the website for The Signal State: https://signalstate.io/
Join the Discord for The Signal State: https://discord.gg/wX4gRN6jN4

About Reckoner Industries
Reckoner Industries was founded in Singapore in 2020 with the goal of creating expressive and innovative video games with unconventional systems and stories. By taking influence from real-world events and technologies, the developer aims to make games that explore ideas and systems often left unexplored.

About The Iterative Collective
The Iterative Collective is an incubator, co-developer, and publisher for indie games. It was founded in 2019 by two game developers who set out to tackle the problems faced by developers in the games industry. With an experienced core team, as well as a network of industry veteran mentors, The Iterative Collective provides a holistic and structured approach to incubation and publishing of independent games. This incubation framework, developed jointly with the mentors, ensures that game development studio partners produce games of a world-class standard.

Friday, September 10, 2021 — From today until September 29th, the fantasy city-builder game Elvenar gets ready to celebrate this year’s Autumn Zodiac event. 

Players will meet Chyou the halfling, a trained monk and a worshiper of Kirit and Karak who will guide the players’ path among the local halfling artists. Together with her, players will celebrate the zodiacs and await the arrival of another magical evolving bear: the Red Panda Master. 

By following the questline and fulfilling tasks for Chyou, players will be rewarded with Golden Keys which they can use to open Spheres containing all kinds of prizes. Each Sphere players open will also reward them with a small amount of Star Dust. It gathers in their progress bar towards the special Grand Prizes, including Evolution Artifacts for the Red Panda Master, this year’s new bear. 

The Red Panda Master will provide players with population, culture and other bonuses depending on their chapter and its evolution stage.  

Also new this year is the Royal Prize Pass. This is a special Premium option which players can purchase to get extra rewards with each Grand Prize acquired in this event. The Royal Prize lane becomes available with purchasing the Royal Prize Pass, which can be purchased at any time during the event. Once unlocked, for every 20 Stardust collected, players can simultaneously receive one of the Royal Prizes, containing even more rewards for their city. 

A detailed explanation of the game mechanics is available in this video: 

Elvenar is available for browser, iOS and Android devices and can be played for free. 

About Elvenar 
Elvenar (www.elvenar.com) is a city-building Strategy-MMO set in a fantasy world. Tasked with creating a flourishing city, players can choose between Elves or Humans. This choice affects the appearance of the cities and their inhabitants, as well as the available technologies and units. The elves live in the midst of magical creatures in harmony with nature, while humans are ambitious builders and engineers. Between managing resources, leveling up buildings and unlocking new perks, players should also pay attention to the multiplayer-map if they want to find valuable relics. Yet, players might have to fight numerous fantastic creatures for them. Since its release in May 2015, Elvenar has been receiving continuous content updates, and as a cross-platform title, players can switch between browser, iOS and Android devices at any time.   

About InnoGames  
InnoGames is Germany’s leading developer and publisher of mobile and online games. The company based in Hamburg is best known for Forge of Empires, Elvenar and Tribal Wars. InnoGames’ complete portfolio encompasses seven live games and several mobile titles in production. Born as a hobby, InnoGames today has a team of 400 employees from more than 30 nations who share the passion of creating unique games that players across the globe enjoy for years. 

Roll your way into greatness today

Sydney, September  10th, 2021 – DESTINYbit and Ravenscourt celebrate the launch of the award winning (gamescom award for Most Original Game) dice-based survival city builder Dice Legacy. The game is available now available for the Nintendo Switch and PC.

To celebrate the Launch DESTINYbit and Ravenscourt created this launch trailer:

Dice Legacy on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1229460/Dice_Legacy/

Players can finally dive into one of the most unique games of 2021. A unique blend of survival city builder, roguelike and board games that shows a glimpse into the future of digital tabletop gaming. They need to build and expand their newly founded settlement while dealing with various challenges to survive in the mysterious and uncharted ringworld they’ve just arrived at. But every obstacle can be overcome with a good throw of the dice. What does fate hold in store for you?

Maybe you will find a way to even the odds or even make the dice favour your desired outcome.

About Dice Legacy:

Dice Legacy is a roguelike survival city-builder. Players use dice to establish a medieval town in a fascinating ringworld and grow their society.

Every action is based on the roll of a six-sided dice, from planting and harvesting to establishing supply chains or combat. In Dice Legacy, the dice represent the work force. As a ruler, builder, conqueror or trader the players will need to provide their dice with nourishment and care or witness their subjects eventually fade away. Balancing exploration, resource gathering, building and conquering is key whilst the ever present threat of mysterious factions looms in the fog of war.

Players will soon realize luck is nothing without a good strategy behind it – and dice versa.

About DESTINYbit
DESTINYbit is a game development studio based in Ravenna, Italy which strives to give players tools to create stories worth sharing. With an all-remote approach to development and a focus on a small but very talented core team, DESTINYbit aims to create gameplay experiences never seen before. Founded in 2016 by Gian Paolo Vernocchi and Simone Daminato, and acquired by Amplifier Game Invest in 2020, DESTINYbit is part of the Embracer Group.

About Ravenscourt
Established in 2014 – and operating from its Munich headquarters in Germany – Ravenscourt’s mission is delivering amazing games to a broad audience from both established studios and industry newcomers.
With a diverse portfolio, managing the titles of multiple international studios, Ravenscourt games span everything from adventure and management sims through to city builders and indie gems. The label even boasts a good old sing-along karaoke franchise. Our players delight in engrossing narrative driven adventures, relish the challenge of building new worlds and love solving puzzles. We have more delights in store for them… The publishing label Ravenscourt stands for worthy interactive entertainment for a broad range of players. It belongs to the Koch Media Group.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is pleased to debut its 2021 brand spot for PlayStation, “PlayStation – Play Has No Limits”.

Welcome to the city where play is elevated to extraordinary new heights. Where every move is crucial and the game means everything.

This new film for Sony Interactive Entertainment, the maker of PlayStation, takes the viewer on a journey through a city like none other. A world that is uniquely PlayStation and shows what can happen when play is taken to an unprecedented level.

This powerful new spot ignites the feeling of exhilaration that comes with PlayStation’s unapparelled gameplay experiences, as dozens of elaborate characters travel through a city laid out like a chessboard.

The film tells the story of two rival Kings, who battle in through an epic game and follows the progress of a Pawn, the most unassuming piece on the board, as she makes her way through the city. On her way she encounters different challenges posed by the opposition, but ultimately makes her way to the rival King’s penthouse to win the game for her team.

To find out some additional details about the new global spot, check out SIE Blog for a post from Eric Lempel, Sony Interactive Entertainment’s SVP and Head of Global Marketing.

Today’s PlayStation Showcase provided players with a tantalising first glimpse of God of War Ragnarök, two big surprises from Insomniac Games, as well as exciting updates on upcoming titles from PlayStation Studios and the industry’s most imaginative developers.

See the full list of announcements below. Or, if you missed it, you can check out the full Showcase here.

In addition to the showing of Santa Monica Studio’s action-adventure, viewers were treated to news that two exciting new titles are in development from veteran Insomniac Games Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Marvel’s Wolverine, the news that Gran Turismo 7 will launch on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on Friday, 4 March 2022, and much more. 

First look at God of War Ragnarök

The team at Santa Monica Studios has unveiled the first look at the highly anticipated sequel that picks up a few years after the events of God of War (2018). The freezing winds of Fimbulwinter have come to Midgard, making survival for Kratos, Atreus, and Mimir in the Norse wilds even more challenging than before. 

While the last game built an enormous amount of trust and understanding between father and son, there is still a great deal of complexity in their interactions – especially after the revelation of Atreus’ Giant heritage and the hidden prophecy only Kratos saw.  Together, Kratos and Atreus will have to make a choice about which path they will take. Whatever they choose will define the fate of all those living in the Nine Realms as God of War Ragnarök approaches. 

Check out the trailer here.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Marvel’s Wolverine revealed 

Veteran developer Insomniac Games has created two new exciting titles for PlayStation 5 consoles. Firstly, players will continue the journey of both Peter Parker and Miles Morales in their most epic single-player adventure yet with Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, coming exclusively to PlayStation 5 consoles in 2023.

Today’s game footage trailer is merely just a glimpse at what’s in store in terms of the new abilities our heroes will acquire, suits they will wear (more on that some other time), and the villains that will try to hunt them down. Speaking of villains, make sure to check out the trailer to see who’s coming to Spidey 2!

Another exciting announcement was the first glimpse of Marvel’s Wolverine. Marvel’s Wolverine is a standalone game being directed by Brian Horton (creative director) and Cameron Christian (game director), who recently led the creative efforts on Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. 

Check out the trailer for Marvel’s Wolverine!

Gran Turismo 7 arrives on PS5 and PS4 March 4

Gran Turismo7 is both the culmination of the series which answers the expectations of Gran Turismo fans throughout the years, and at the same time it is a title that marks a beginning of a difficult mission to contain the full breadth of car culture from the past into a single video game.  Even more exciting is the firm release date, coming March 4, 2022!

Check out the latest Gran Turismo 7 trailer here.

PlayStation Showcase: All the announcements

• First look at God of War Ragnarök
• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Marvel’s Wolverine revealed
• Gran Turismo 7 arrives on PS5 and PS4 March 4
• Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection coming to PS5 and PC
• Tchia: Creating a game inspired by New Caledonia
• Down the rabbit hole in Deathloop’s story trailer
• Bloodhunt comes to PlayStation 5 in 2021
• Breaking down the story trailer for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy
• Face the unknown in new Ghostwire: Tokyo trailer
• GTAV and GTA Online now coming to PS5 March 2022
• Rewriting history – Alan Wake Remastered brings the writer’s story to PS4 and PS5
• Welcome to the world of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction
• Journey with Frey to Forspoken’s fantastical world next spring
• Breaking down the Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands gameplay trailer
• A new look at the stylish action of Project Eve
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic – Remake is the legendary tale remade on PlayStation 5

For more information on this morning’s Showcase, head to the PlayStation Blog.

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Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online will now arrive on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S March 2022, featuring a range of technical and graphical improvements across the entire experience including performance enhancements for select vehicles in GTA Online, and so much more.

While we are extremely excited to be bringing GTAV to the latest generation of consoles, the game requires a few additional months for polishing and fine-tuning. We look forward to sharing more details about these expanded and enhanced versions soon, including the new standalone version of GTA Online also coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in March.

And, to help get ready for launch, new and existing PlayStation Plus members can still take advantage of additional bonuses including GTA$1,000,000 every month for the PlayStation 4 version of GTA Online until the game launches on PlayStation 5 in March 2022. Players can claim their GTA$1,000,000 each month on PlayStation Store.

In addition, the new standalone version of GTA Online will be available to claim for free on PlayStation 5 for the first three months after launch in March 2022.

New This Week: The Karin Previon, A Tuner’s Delight – Plus, Bonuses on all LS Car Meet Activities, Vehicle Vendetta, Nightclub Warehouse Production Speed, and More

Imagine showing off the new Previon at the LS Car Meet, nonchalantly patting the hood you’ve spent your lifetime wanting, your days modding, your nights polishing, and then saying, “What? This old thing?” Throw in a wink and a few revs, and you just doubled your followers in six seconds flat.

The Karin Previon, now available from Southern San Andreas Super Autos.

2X Car Meet Rep on All Car Meet Activities

LS Car Meet members who participate in any of the Car Meet’s Activities will receive twice the usual Rep, including modifying vehicles in the Meet’s Mod Shop, participating in Sprints, Scrambles, as well as Races in the Street and Pursuit Series.

2X GTA$ and RP on Vehicle Vendetta

Do you feel your adrenaline spike whenever some Sunday driver cuts you off on the Los Santos Freeway? Now you can let some of that residual tension out by blowing up the opposing team in Vehicle Vendetta, either using the twin machine guns mounted to the front of your car or assorted power-ups, like bombs or rockets, to wreak havoc. Whatever weaponry you choose you’ll roll away with Double Rewards, all week long — win or lose.

2X Nightclub Warehouse Stock Production Speed

Aspiring moguls, promoters, and socialites will be pleased to hear that in addition to the income from the club’s bar and its patrons, their Nightclub Warehouse will churn out goods at twice the usual speed for the next seven days. Allocating additional staff and maxing out on storage space will further boost your potential profits.

Car Meet Prize Ride and Challenge

Dominant LS Car Meet members who win a total of 8 Sprint Races over the course of this week will receive the Pfister Growler, seen perched atop the Prize Ride Slamtruck located at the heart of the Car Meet.

Try Out the New Karin Previon, and More on the Car Meet Test Track

Swing by the Car Meet’s Test Track to give the brand-new Karin Previon a quick spin before committing to a purchase, or you can slide behind the wheel of the Pfister Comet S2 and Dinka RT3000 to see how they fare against the clock in a Time Trial or in a Scramble against other drivers.

This Week on the Podium: The Truffade Adder

Visit The Diamond Casino & Resort’s lobby this week to give the Lucky Wheel a spin and walk away with GTA$, RP, clothing, snacks, mystery prizes and more. This week on the podium is the Truffade Adder, a gas-guzzling hypercar that strikes fear in the hearts of picketing environmentalists around the world.

DISCOUNTS:
Those looking to get involved in Los Santos’ booming nightlife industry can purchase any Nightclub property, as well as its Upgrades and Renovations, for 40% off this week. Additionally, there is a range of vehicles discounted this week. The complete list follows below.

• Declasse Hotring Sabre – 40% off
• Blimp – 40% off
• Lampadati Michelli GT – 40% off
• Överflöd Imorgon – 40% off
• Buckingham Alpha-Z1 – 40% off
• Progen PR4 – 30% off
• Annis ZR350 – 30% off

Prime Gaming Bonuses and Benefits

GTA Online players who successfully connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account with Prime Gaming will get GTA$100K just for playing any time this week.

Prime Gaming members can also take advantage of exclusive discounts, including 35% off the Obey Tailgater S and a steep 80% off the Vapid Flash GT.

To ensure access to future benefits, make sure to visit Prime Gaming and sign up.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

The Storm is here, and no one is safe from the Tempest

AUSTRALIA – September 10, 2021 – Today, Ubisoft announced that For Honor Year 5 Season 3 Tempest is available now. With over 25 million players, For Honor is available on PlayStation^®4, the Xbox One family of devices, and Windows PC, as well as on Ubisoft+, the Ubisoft subscription service.* For Honor is playable on PlayStation^®5 and Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility.

Tempest brings harsh torrential rains and cyclonic winds after a period of intense drought. Many warriors prayed to the gods for water during the drought, but the answer they received was not what they expected.  Starting today, there will be a limited time launch event, Storm Tides. During this event, players will be able to play through a Free Event Pass and gain access to a multitude of rewards such as a new Battle Outfit, an Effect as well as an Ornament. During the event, there will also be new weapons available for players to loot.

Year 5 Season 3 Tempest launches with changes to the Gauntlet, the Shard, and Harbour maps.  For AUD$14.95, players can purchase a Battle Pass with premium content including new battle outfits, ornament, execution, podium and effects. Additionally, all heroes will be receiving a unique execution this season, available for 7,000 Steel.

Following last season’s Testing Grounds, improvements to Orochi, Raider, and Option Selects and other fight elements will be added to the live game today based off players’ feedback.

Next Thursday, For Honor will also have another phase of Testing Grounds. The focus will be a second pass on the Shinobi from the previous phase as well as new Dominion Game Mode improvements. Changes for Dominion will include capture speed, hard point, tracking, and other UI improvements.  Later in the season, players can also experience Wrath of the Jormungandr, a throwback event bringing back original rewards and weapons.

In TU2, the Covenant Games will also return. This time around, players will be able to play the Heralds of Chimera game mode, where they can prove their worth to Daubeny. The rewards include a Battle Outfit and an Ornament.

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

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

*$19.95 per month. Cancel anytime. More information at ubisoft-plus.com.

About For Honor

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

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

About Ubisoft

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

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

Today, at PlayStation Showcase event, Bethesda Softworks revealed a new trailer that dives deeper into the story for DEATHLOOP, the highly anticipated first-person shooter from Arkane Lyon. DEATHLOOP launches on September 14, 2021, exclusively for console on PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PC.

Watch the trailer now featuring the new custom track – “Down the Rabbit Hole” – from Sencit featuring Samantha Howard and Haqq:

Colt, our amnesiac protagonist, is searching for a way out of the Aeon Program’s clutches and off the island of Blackreef. It’s up to the player to unravel the mysteries of Colt’s predicament and ensure his rival, Julianna, doesn’t put a few bullets in him before then.

For more information head over to the Bethesda News site.