Call of Duty: Mobile has partnered with renowned Japanese mecha designer Shoji Kawamori to design a new character skin for Season 7. The anime-inspired character skin will be available in-game on September 9 at 5pm PDT.
Shoji Kawamori created Reaper – Ashura, which is based on the design concept of an anime-like military robot.
“When I was thinking about the mecha design of the robot weapons in Call of Duty: Mobile, which has a military-style worldview, I incorporated an “anime feel” to achieve a balance that is more human, while still retaining a mecha vibe here and there,” said Shoji Kawamori “I hope you’ll enjoy playing with the special skin I designed for Call of Duty: Mobile.”
For a video documentary about the design process of Reaper – Ashura, please visit:
About Shoji Kawamori
Animation Director / Mechanical Designer / Vision Creator
Thematic Project Producer, Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
While a student at Keio University, Kawamori was one of the original writers of the TV anime series The Super Dimension Fortress Macross and created the design of the three-stage transforming mecha Valkyrie that appeared in the series. He was chosen at the young age of 23 to direct the movie Macross: Do You Remember Love? In addition to the Macross series, he has also written and directed the Aquarion series, as well as Ihatov Fantasy: Kenji’s Spring, a semi-autobiographical anime special inspired by Kenji Miyazawa. Kawamori’s other work includes mecha designs for Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, the mecha designs for the 1995 Ghost in the Shell anime movie and Sony’s AIBO “ERS-220” robotic dog, the Powered Suit Dualis mecha for Nissan Dualis commercials, and the mecha for Psalms of Planets Eureka seveN. He has also worked various video games, including the designs for various Armored Core games, Daemon X Machina, Omega Boost, Tech Romancer and Devil May Cry V.
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries and Heroes of the Inner Sphere Expansion Landing on PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4 Sept. 23
VANCOUVER, British Columbia– Sept. 8, 2021 –Developer Piranha Games is excited to announce that MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries and the Heroes of the Inner Sphere expansion is coming to PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®5 on Sept. 23, 2021. This monumental launch marks the return of the beloved BattleTech franchise to PlayStation platforms for the first time in 20 years. Featuring full cross-play support for all major platforms, including Steam, GOG.com, Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One X, Xbox One, and with over 30 new and enhanced features representing over a year’s worth of development time, it’s a great time to join forces with fellow Mercs and friends worldwide for co-op and instant action. MechWarrior fans can also look forward to a physical box set edition for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries for PlayStation and Xbox systems this November. In addition, developer Piranha Games also confirms that all MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries players will be able to experience the entirety of the Heroes of the Inner Sphere campaign when joining a match hosted by anyone who owns the expansion, regardless of platform.
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries finds players in the battlefields of the future, dominated by BattleMechs, hulking machines of war capable of leveling entire cities. As the inheritor of a once-glorious Mercenary company, the quest for glory and revenge will stretch light years, chasing the threads of interstellar intrigue on the journey to become an elite MechWarrior and mercenary commander.
The merc life of a MechWarrior BattleMech pilot continues in the Heroes of the Inner Sphere expansion. Follow your chosen career path from War Dog to Treasure Hunter in the new Career Mode. Explore new warzones, new quests, and new missions that span the full scope of the Inner Sphere. Hunt the Heroes with special quests that tell the story of seven new heroes and their lostech mechs. Find new mech chassis and variants, weapons, equipment, as well as blueprints to quirk your prized mechs.
The developers at Piranha Games have spent over a year addressing player requests for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, implementing enhancements and quality of life improves resulting in over 30 major updates free updates included at launch for all PlayStation players.
Feature Highlights Include:
Cross-Play Support: Fight alongside friends with four-player PvE co-op
DLC Sharing: Experience the entirety of the Heroes of the Inner Sphere campaign when joining a co-op match hosted by a player who owns the expansion
Loads of gameplay improvements: Full 360 LOD radar (with BAP available with DLC), more extreme conditions and effects, enhanced AI, enhanced salvage crates, AND SO MUCH MORE
Campaign Updates: New story introduction and optional tutorial
UI Improvements: Ability to track encounters and where to hunt desired ‘Mechs, instant action loading previously selected mechs and pilots, modding updates, amongst others
Stay up to date with the latest from the MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries and follow the development team at Piranha Games on Twitter @PiranhaGames and @MW5Mercs, Facebook, and YouTube.
About EG7
EG7 is a group of companies within the gaming industry that develops, markets, publishes and distributes PC, console and mobile games to the global gaming market. The company employs 470+ game developers and develops its own original IP:s, as well as act as consultants to other publishers around the world through its game development divisions Daybreak Games, Piranha Games, Toadman Studios, Big Blue Bubble and Antimatter Games. In addition, the group’s marketing department Petrol has contributed to the release of 1,500+ titles, of which many are world famous brands such as Call of Duty, Destiny, Dark Souls and Rage. The group’s publishing and distribution department Sold Out holds expertise in both physical and digital publishing and has previously worked with Team 17, Rebellion and Frontier Developments. EG7 is headquartered in Stockholm with 670 employees in 13 offices worldwide.
About Sold Out
Sold Out combines a wealth of experience with youth to form its close-knit team. Publishing for physical and digital distribution, Sold Out has had the joy of working with Team 17, Rebellion, Frontier Developments, and other indie developers. For more information on Sold Out and its upcoming titles, visit the official website at soldout.uk.com.
About Piranha Games
Founded in 2000, Piranha Games is an action gaming studio with unparalleled experience developing licensed products for big-name franchises, including AAA licensed titles such as Need for Speed: Undercover and Duke Nukem Forever. Best known for the Free-to-Play game title MechWarrior Online, PGI is as committed as ever to creating world-class action-based games, having most recently released MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries. At PGI, there is a genuine sense of collaboration, respect and a strong commitment to our projects and to each other. We all love what we do, and believe strong companies are built from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Piranha Games strives to foster a positive and inclusive environment, where everyone feels supported, comfortable, and completely part of the team.
Pre-order the blockbuster zombie shooter and battle the undead swarm in intense campaign and multiplayer modes around the world
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Sept. 8, 2021 — Saber Interactive has announced that World War Z, the best-selling zombie shooter inspired by Paramount Pictures’ blockbuster film and experienced already by over 15 million players worldwide, will launch on Nintendo Switch on Nov. 2, 2021. Battle for humanity’s survival against the relentless forces of the undead apocalypse alone or with friends across multiple game modes. World War Z is available to pre-order today on Nintendo Switch digitally and at major retailers for $39.99. World War Z – Deluxe Edition features a bounty of bonus weapons and skins and is also available for digital pre-order at $49.99.
Powered by Saber’s dynamic Swarm Engine™, World War Z on Nintendo Switch delivers a thrilling, fast-paced action experience featuring four co-op story campaign episodes around the world in New York, Moscow, Jerusalem and Tokyo. Battle hundreds of bloodthirsty zombies at a time on your own or as a squad of up to four players with seven unique classes and an arsenal of deadly weapons, explosives, turrets and traps.
World War Z on Nintendo Switch features:
Story-Driven Co-op Campaign: Outlive the dead through intense four-player co-op campaign episodes around the world set in New York, Moscow, Jerusalem and Tokyo.
Battle the Terrifying Zombie Swarm: Face hundreds of zombies at a time, brought to life in gruesome detail with incredible firefights featuring explosive firepower and action.
Get Stronger & Never Surrender: Choose from seven distinct character classes, unlock powerful weapon upgrades, and take on even greater battles in Challenge mode.
Intense Competitive Multiplayer: Fight real players and the undead in team-based Players vs. Players vs. Zombies (PvPvZ) multiplayer game modes.
World War Z – Deluxe Edition: This digital version features bonus content including the Lobo Weapon Pack, Biohazard Weapon Pack, Military Weapon Pack, Last Aid Weapon Pack, Signature Weapon Pack, War Heroes Character Skin Pack, and the Professionals Character Skin Pack.
World War Z is available now on PC, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. For more information, visit www.WWZgame.com, and follow the series on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
About Saber Interactive
An Embracer Group company headquartered in the U.S., Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer operating across 18 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 III for Nintendo Switch and next-gen consoles, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, Quake Champions and many others.
About Paramount Pictures Corporation
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television Studios, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.
Purchase the Game on Steam® before September 23 to Receive Limited Wallpapers, Music Tracks and a 20% Discount
LONDON (Sept. 8, 2021)– SQUARE ENIX Ltd. today announced that the critically acclaimed RPG FINAL FANTASY® IV is now available worldwide for Steam® and mobile platforms. Fans will relive FINAL FANTASY IV’s timeless story of love and betrayal, alongside dynamic characters and battles, with upgraded pixel graphics and audio as a faithful recreation in the 2D pixel remaster series.
The story follows Cecil, a dark knight and captain of the Red Wings, who decides to fight against the tyrannical Kingdom of Baron with his trusted friend and his paramour at his side, and later join forces with Kain the dragoon, Rosa the white mage, Rydia the summoner, and many more skilled allies. FINAL FANTASY IV set the standard for role-playing games with its diverse cast of characters, deep plot and real-time Active Time Battle (ATB) system, where time moves even during battle, giving the players an exciting sense of urgency. This latest version of FINAL FANTASY IV, brings the original release to life with improvements and updates, including:
Universally updated 2D pixel graphics redrawn for modern hardware, featuring iconic FINAL FANTASY character pixel designs created by the original artist and current collaborator, Kazuko Shibuya
Beautifully rearranged soundtracks, overseen by the original composer, Nobuo Uematsu
Improved gameplay, including updated controller and touch controls, modernized UI, auto-battle options and more
Quality-of-life improvements including supplemental extras like the bestiary, illustration gallery, music player and the ability to save at any time
Those who purchase FINAL FANTASY IV on Steam® by September 23 will receive early purchase bonuses, including three specially rearranged music tracks, two wallpapers, and a 20% discount. These special tracks transition from the iconic original versions to the new arrangements and include:
The Red Wings (Timelapse Remix)
Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY IV (Timelapse Remix)
Battle 2 (Timelapse Remix)
FINAL FANTASY IV is now available on Steam® and mobile platforms. All six games within the pixel remaster series are available for purchase as part of the FINAL FANTASY I-VI Bundle for a further discount. More information on the bundle is available on Steam at: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/21478. *Games in bundle to be available upon respected release timings
Long-time fans and newcomers can look forward to additional details and the launch of FINAL FANTASY V and VI at a later date. Visit the official FINAL FANTASY pixel remaster series website for more information at: https://ffpixelremaster.com/
About FINAL FANTASY For over 30 years, the FINAL FANTASY series has delighted generations of gamers and millions of players worldwide through beloved Role Playing adventures that are built upon the benchmarks of spectacular visuals, highly imaginative worlds rich stories, memorable characters and technical and gameplay innovation leading the industry and earning the highest accolades from around the world. Each mainline game in the series is a completely new experience, and an ideal entry point to the series. Titles of the series have sold over 163 million units worldwide.
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 163 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 83 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 84 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
FINAL FANTASY, the FINAL FANTASY PIXEL REMASTER logo, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, EIDOS MONTREAL, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. Steam is a registered trademark of Valve Corporation. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
The game will be available on Steam for $19.99 (USD) with the full launch planned for early 2022.
Cambridge, UK – September 8th, 2021 – Digital Matters Publishing and developer Redcatpig are excited to announce that their upcoming team-based online multiplayer vehicle combat game KEO will be launching into Steam Early Access on September 23rd for $19.99 (USD), following a series of open beta tests earlier this summer.
KEO is an explosive vehicle combat game that will see players face off against each other in two different 3v3 game modes, designed to test their skills in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Deathmatch mode tasks drivers with scoring the most points through taking down opponents, while Domination sees players battle to claim outposts across the map. Players will be able to unlock one of six vehicles, with more available to unlock using Scraps in-game, and they can pick from 24 weapons to bolster their arsenal.
New players will be taken through a tutorial designed to get them combat ready, and the game will support PlayStation, Xbox, and PC controllers as well as keyboard and mouse so players can choose to play whichever way suits them best.
During early access KEO will see regular additions to its content including maps, vehicles, weapons, and an extra game mode, as well as features like ranking and spectator mode. The game will also be optimised for ultra-widescreen before it’s full launch next year.
For a look at the upcoming action the trailer can be seen here, and to get involved with the growing community, players can join the discord here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26HSsx43-mw
Key features of KEO:
Heart-pumping vehicle-to-vehicle combat: Put pedal to the metal to blast through opponents and secure victory in 3v3 matches, whether you’re a casual cruiser or a hardened gamer.
Two fierce game modes: Deathmatch and Domination await those who are brave enough to enter the battlefield, with an extra mode to come.
Expand and upgrade: From weapons to cosmetics, each vehicle can be personalised and upgraded to deliver flair and ferocity.
Multiple vehicles: There are many war machines of all shapes and sizes to utilise on the battlefield, varying in abilities, speed, and armor, and more vehicles to come.
KEO is available to wishlist now via Steam, and will be released in Early Access on September 23rd for $19.99 (USD).
About KEO:
KEO is a thrilling, fast-paced game of multiplayer vehicle combat for players of all ages and skill levels, with a variety of game modes to suit every taste. Decades after a nuclear apocalypse, what remains of humanity creates a new sport, battling with Radio Controlled Vehicles for control of essential resources. Players choose from one of several vehicles, each with a wide selection of offensive and defensive weapons, and then enter the arena to fight for survival! For more information on KEO, please visit the official website.
About Redcatpig:
Redcatpig is an award-winning team of passionate gamers that embarked on a journey to make their own games, located in Terceira Island in the Azores, Portugal. For more information about Redcatpig go to this link.
About Digital Matters Publishing:
Digital Matters Publishing is a highly experienced and talented team of award-winning publishers who have curated some of the world’s biggest gaming and entertainment brands. Headquartered in the UK with offices across Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America, Digital Matters Publishing is seeking passionate developers, looking to bring their visions to life across all platforms and territories through their creative excellence and unparalleled reach.
Leamington Spa – September 8th, 2021: It’s time for a safari like you’ve never seen! Secret Mode is proud to welcome Ghostbutter as its latest indie developer partner, and is thrilled to announce The Shivering Crypts update for Penko Park. The Shivering Crypts update is available now, for free to all Penko Park owners, and Penko Park is 20% off on Steam’s Daily Deal on September 7th-10th.
Ghostbutter is the super-talented sibling duo Konstantin and Elenor Kopka, who make “spooky-cute, bone-licking good games”. Secret Mode is now the publisher for Ghostbutter’s Steam debut Wunderdoktor, and its latest photo safari adventure Penko Park.
“We were attracted by Elenor’s incredible art style and Penko Park’s 100% positive user ratings score on Steam. What an undiscovered gem!” said James Schall, Director of Publishing at Secret Mode. “We reached out to ask if they needed any help, and it just so happened they were working on The Shivering Crypts update, so a partnership made perfect sense. We are so thrilled to have Ghostbutter as the newest member of the Secret Mode family.”
Ghostbutter’s lead programmer and musician Konstantin Kopka added: “We are a small team, so by collaborating with Secret Mode we are super happy about the opportunity to show Penko Park to a greater audience. The team has been outstanding, super helpful, and we’re really happy to work with them to make Penko Park a success.”
Penko Park is a game about exploring an abandoned wildlife park. Meet its mysterious inhabitants by taking photos and interacting with the world. The Shivering Crypts expansion brings a range of new features to Penko Park:
A whole new level for you to explore (and the largest one yet!)
More than 40 new monsters (making a total of 143!)
A new and mysterious tool
New outfits & collectibles
New secrets
Full Gamepad support
Many new localized languages including Chinese, Japanese, and Korean
…and more!
To celebrate the partnership with Secret Mode and The Shivering Crypts update, Penko Park is 20% off in Steam’s Daily Deal from September 7th, 2021 10:00 PDT / 18:00 BST / 19:00 CEST to September 10th, 2021 10:00 PDT/ 18:00 BST / 19:00 CEST.
With this major free update, there has never been a better time to take a trip to Penko Park! Who knows what you might see?
About Secret Mode Greetings from The Bunker! Secret Mode is the newly founded publishing wing of the award-winning Sumo Group Plc. Our goal is to publish internally developed projects from any of our 11 game development studios across the UK, US, Europe, and India, as well as third party independent game developers. We believe that games are for everyone, and that creativity has no limits. We believe quality and fun are everything.
Crazily Innovative New Indie Adventure Funded; Stretch Goals Within Sight
September 8th, 2021 – Spiderweb Software, Inc., makers of fine indie games for 27 years, announces its currently-running successful Kickstarter campaign for the all-new fantasy role-playing adventure Queen’s Wish 2: The Tormentor is entering its final week and will conclude September 15th!
The $40,000 USD target was reached in a matter of days thanks in large part to overwhelming support from within Spiderweb’s community — with the total continuing to climb over the past few weeks. The project’s stretch goals include:
iPhone Port at the $60,000 level (Windows/Mac version and iPad port already secured)
New Community-Driven Quest Line at the $80,000 level
Professional Sound Design at the $100,000 level
Android Port at the $150,000 level
In Queen’s Wish 2: The Tormentor, you are the youngest child of Queen Sharyn. You are powerful royalty of the Empire of Haven. Your mother the Queen has fallen ill, and your enemies smell your weakness.
In the violent wilds of the Rokaj, rebels have tried to kill you. A rebellion is raging, and your mother demands that you stop it. Now you are trapped in high mountains, surrounded by angry armies and factions shouting for your support. Doom creeps ever closer, and the demands of your family are constant. They say you must conquer the Rokaj.
Will you? Or will you set it free? It is up to you.
Escape into an enormous fantasy world, where retro 80’s-style gameplay mixes with innovative design and storytelling. Explore an enormous outdoors and many towns and dungeons. Fight complex, elaborate turn-based battles. Outwit rival factions with cunning, diplomacy, or (if you choose) violence. In a unique game system, gain power by building new forts and filling them with industry.
Spiderweb Software is a small mom and pop game company, and we are asking our fans to help our new world live up to its potential. Thus, our Kickstarter. You can back our game, take part in designing it, and, if you ever pirated our games, you can purchase personalized absolution.
Spiderweb Software, Inc., a tiny indie game company based in Seattle, WA founded in 1994, is fanatically dedicated to creating fun, exciting fantasy role-playing games for Windows, Macintosh, and iOS. Past titles include the award-winning Exile, Geneforge, Avernum, and Avadon series.
About Spiderweb Software Spiderweb Software, Inc. is a tiny indie game company based in Seattle, WA. founded in 1994. We’re fanatically dedicated to creating fun, exciting fantasy role-playing games for Windows, Macintosh, and iOS. Past titles include the award-winning Exile, Geneforge, Avernum, Queen’s Wish, and Avadon series. Learn more at www.spiderwebsoftware.com.
Anniversary update brings presents to players, reveals the second roll-out of Transformers collaboration, launches new ship lines and a temporary new battle type
AUSTIN, TEXAS (September 8, 2021) – Wargaming, developer and publisher of the world’s most popular free to play naval combat game, World of Warships, has today launched a massive content update to celebrate its 6th anniversary. Update 0.10.8 brings the “6 Years of World of Warships” Collection, which comes with attractive rewards, alongside a brand-new wave of Transformers content. Furthermore, Dutch cruisers have been added as a new ship branch, while Soviet aircraft carriers begin their maiden voyage in early access, followed by a new temporary event that teaches players about the different experimental aircraft design schools.
Update 0.10.8: World of Warships Anniversary
Six Years of Warships To join the birthday celebrations, players can jump into the “6 Years of World of Warships” collection, and begin piecing together a giant 60-piece jigsaw puzzle, dedicated to the biggest events over the previous year. Pieces can be obtained from “6 years of World of Warships” special containers, which are available in the Armory in exchange for Festive Tokens. Players can also get containers by completing a special combat mission chain or with the new temporary Aircraft Bureaus Rivalry event. The reward for completing the collection will be a Supercontainer, 6x Gift containers, the “6 Years of World of Warships” festive flag and Festive Tokens can be exchanged in the Armory for themed permanent camouflages.
On top of that, players can look forward to special festive bonuses that can be earned by simply playing any Tier V ship or higher. Depending on ship tier players can obtain Supercontainers, Gift containers and Festive Tokens.
TRANSFORMERS, Warships in disguise! World of Warships has teamed up with Hasbro to announce the second part of their popular crossover event. To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the iconic animated film, THE TRANSFOMERS: THE MOVIE, Wargaming will be releasing a slew of new in-game content inspired by the legendary franchise.
Four new characters enter the fray in World of Warships. Beginning 24th September players will be able to lead Hot Rod, Grimlock, Starscream and Soundwave in the battle on the open seas. The collaboration includes animated permanent thematic camouflages, expandable camouflages, commanders with unique voiceovers, as well as patches and flags to display The Matrix of Leadership proudly.
Dutch Cruisers are ready to research Dutch Tier I–X cruisers are now available for all players to research, following a successful maiden voyage on Early Access. Setting sail from the historical Rotterdam port, these ships feature a new armament type – Airstrike, good concealment and maneuverability, as well as powerful guns and solid armor on high tiers.
Soviet CVs arrive in Early Access Soviet aircraft carriers Tier IV Komsomolets, Tier VI Serov, and Tier VIII Pobeda have all arrived in Early Access in Update 0.10.8. Featuring powerful squadrons which attack in a single strike, rocket boosters, and skip bombers, these ships are set to bring a powerful aerial threat to the seas! These ships can be obtained through a new temporary resource: Soviet Tokens. These are earned through participating in the Aircraft Bureaus Rivalry event, activating free daily bundles and random bundles, or in exchange for Community Tokens in the Armory.
We got a sailing convoy! Update 0.10.8 brings a brand new temporary battle type to World of Warships, based on real life events which have proven critical during 20th century conflicts — Convoy escort missions. Naval battles are often won or lost by defending or destroying cargo lanes, so players will be able to experience this conflict first hand. One team will need to escort a convoy of four bot ships that sail along a defined route, while the opposition team looks to prevent them from reaching their destination.
For the full patch notes of this huge update, please CLICK 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.
One franchise – multiple platforms After the successful launch of World of Warships on PC, its unique gameplay and design has been adapted to bring free massive naval battles to other platforms with World of Warships: Legends available on PlayStation and Xbox and World of Warships Blitz on iOS and Android mobile devices. Official website: http://www.worldofwarships.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: wargaming.com
About TRANSFORMERS TRANSFORMERS is a global blockbuster franchise with millions of fans around the world. Since 1984, the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons has come to life in movies, TV shows, comic books, innovative toys, and digital media, bringing incredible…MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE…experiences to fans. The brand’s enduring connection with fans is made possible by its rich storytelling and characters: the heroic Autobots who seek to protect all life, and the evil Decepticons who seek to conquer the universe. TRANSFORMERS is a Hasbro franchise.
About Hasbro Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to making the world a better place for all children, fans and families. Hasbro delivers immersive brand experiences for global audiences through consumer products, including toys and games; entertainment through eOne, its independent studio; and gaming, led by the team at Wizards of the Coast, an award-winning developer of tabletop and digital games best known for fantasy franchises MAGIC: THE GATHERING and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS.
Atari VCS is the First Dedicated Gaming System to Provide Access to Stadia, Luna, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and GeForce Now on One Device via Chrome
New York, NY (September 8, 2021) –Atari® — The iconic retro video game brand and interactive entertainment producer — today announced that Google’s Stadia, Amazon’s Luna, Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming, and Nvidia’s GeForce Now game streaming services are all accessible on the Atari VCS Videogame Computer System. The Atari VCS is the only first-party gaming device that offers direct access to all of these streaming services, thanks to the power of its built-in Chrome browser and PC architecture. These major cloud game services offer numerous AAA titles from a wide variety of publishers and further extend the broad range of retro to modern games playable on the Atari VCS.
“The Atari VCS team is thrilled to deliver all of the leading cloud gaming services to our users at one time and in one place,” said Michael Arzt, Atari COO of Atari VCS and Connected Devices. “Many fans have been accessing these services on their own and asking for direct links for some time now. We actively strive to satisfy their various requests and will continue to add more exciting new features as we keep moving the VCS platform forward.”
Atari VCS users can easily access the cloud gaming services for free in the Atari VCS Store. Currently, all of the services can be played on the VCS with Atari Modern Controllers in USB wired mode, with wireless support coming at a later date. Users may use wireless Stadia, Xbox, and Luna controllers with the respective services in the meantime. Subscriptions are required for each individual service and the Atari VCS Companion mobile app (available on the App Store and Google Play) or a mouse and keyboard will be needed to sign in the first time.
The Atari VCS also ships with Antstream Arcade, the leading retro game streaming system, which gives users access to more than a thousand home and arcade classics. Antstream on the VCS has several unique Atari games and features and supports both wireless and wired play with the Atari Classic Joystick and Atari Modern Controller.
The Atari VCS lineup of Videogame Computer Systems, bundles, and peripherals are available now for purchase online and in-store from Best Buy, GameStop, Micro Center, and the Official Atari VCS website in the United States, with additional regions to be added.
About ATARI
Atari is an interactive entertainment company and an iconic gaming industry brand that transcends generations and audiences. The company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 unique games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon® and has recently launched the all-new Atari VCS videogame computer system. Atari has offices in New York and Paris. Visit us online at Atari.com.
EXOR Studios is proud to announce that The Riftbreaker™ will launch on October 14th, 2021. The game will release simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for $29.99.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 8th, Szczecin, Poland.
Thanks to EXOR Studios’ partnership with Maximum Games, players around the world will also be able to own The Riftbreaker™ on a physical disc on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game will also be available on Xbox Game Pass on Day One for Xbox consoles, Windows PCs, and Cloud.
The Riftbreaker™ is running on EXOR Studios’ proprietary Schmetterling 2.0 engine which allows the game to take advantage of advanced raytracing techniques on both PC and consoles. Thanks to the use of AMD Fidelity FX Super Resolution, the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 versions of the game are confirmed to be running at 4K resolution with raytracing effects enabled at up to 60 FPS. The Xbox Series S version of the game is confirmed to run at 4K resolution at up to 60 FPS without raytracing effects enabled.
The console versions of The Riftbreaker™ feature full mouse and keyboard support as well as enhanced gameplay through in-depth implementations of Impulse and Adaptive triggers as well as Haptic Feedback. Players will be able to feel the kickback from their weapons directly on their controller triggers and sense environmental effects like rain or radiation through haptic feedback.
As Captain Ashley S. Nowak, “the Riftbreaker,” you enter a one-way portal to Galatea 37, a distant planet at the far reaches of the Milky Way. Your purpose is to build and develop a base that will allow travel to and from Earth for further colonization. Ashley’s Mecha-Suit, which she calls “Mr. Riggs,” can withstand the harshest environmental conditions and has a full range of equipment for base construction, resource extraction, specimen gathering, and of course – combat. It is also capable of traveling through rifts that connect space across vast distances.
MAIN FEATURES:
CAMPAIGN – take on an epic journey across all the different biomes of Galatea 37. You will establish multiple persistent bases across the globe that will fuel your economy. Research alien substances and lifeforms, as well as fight hordes of alien creatures, clearly not happy with your interference in the natural order of the planet. The campaign spans multiple hours and offers a remarkable degree of freedom in a super detailed, procedurally generated world. You can decide on the order of your priorities and what technologies you want to use. You’re the only human there, after all.
SURVIVAL – your mission is to survive a set amount of time, fighting off increasingly difficult waves of enemy creatures. Each mission in the game is randomized, offering nearly endless replayability.
SANDBOX – if intense fight for survival is not your thing either, then try out the Sandbox mode, where we give you control over the entire game – including resources, enemy spawns, and weather conditions.
BASE BUILDING – Your task is to construct a two-way rift connected to Earth. This will be a very complex undertaking requiring enormous amounts of energy. Simple solar collectors and a few tons of steel will not be enough. You will need to build up an intricate chain of mines, refineries, power plants, and research facilities to complete this mission.
EXPLORATION – Galatea 37 is an unknown planet in the Sycorax belt of the Milky Way galaxy. Remote surveys have detected that it is inhabitable and perfect for colonization. The planet is full of rare minerals and substances that can be found scattered across the globe. Various biomes will surprise you with unknown fauna and flora, as well as harsh weather conditions. Construct local outposts in resource-rich locations to transport the required resources using rift technology.
DEFENSE – Your presence on this planet will not go unnoticed! As you build up your industry and disrupt the natural order, the planet will start to see you as a threat. Build up your defenses. Construct walls, barriers, and defense towers as the attacks get stronger with every passing day. You will face thousands of hostile creatures trying to eliminate your presence.
HACK, SLASH, SHOOT – Mr. Riggs can be equipped with powerful weapons and abilities that will allow you to take on the largest of beasts. You will need to be ready to face lots of hostile alien creatures as you explore the planet.
GATHER SAMPLES AND STRANGE ARTIFACTS – Felled beasts will drop valuable research specimens as well as rare resources. Use everything you can gather to research and craft new technologies, buildings, weapons, and equipment. You can also scout the terrain using your sensors and dig for treasure buried underground.
RESEARCH – Use your gathered samples to research new technologies that will help you build up your base, improve your defenses, develop new blueprints for your Mecha-Suit, or improve existing technologies.
CRAFT – Mr. Riggs is fully customizable and upgradeable. Use the blueprints that you’ve researched to craft new parts and weapons. Utilizing better materials in the crafting process will result in gear with improved properties. Each crafted item has unique properties.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR GAMEPLAY – The Riftbreaker™’s gameplay can be customized to fit your playstyle. You can change the frequency of enemy attacks as well as their strength and numbers, resource abundance, weather events, enemy damage, and tons of other settings. There are also multiple difficulty presets to suit the needs of both hardcore strategy players as well as those that want a laid-back base-building experience.
INTERACTIVE STREAMING – The Riftbreaker™ has built-in integration with all the most popular streaming services. The stream’s audience can actively participate in the game through multiple options, e.g., by voting to send waves of new enemies, donating resources, or spawning environmental disasters like a tornado.
THE SCHMETTERLING ENGINE – This game is built using the latest iteration of EXOR Studios’ in-house developed Schmetterling 2.0 engine, which was previously used to create X-Morph: Defense™ and Zombie Driver™. We pride ourselves in delivering fluid gameplay and utilizing all your hardware’s capabilities: uncapped frame rate, support for widescreen monitors, customizable controls, and more.
COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT – If you’ve already read everything up to this point, then you might be interested in helping us shape the game. Please get in touch with us via our official Discord server or any other of our social media channels. We’ll be sharing inside info about the progress of the game’s development, and we’d love to hear your feedback. Please come and help us make The Riftbreaker™ the game YOU want to play!
The Riftbreaker™ is scheduled to launch on October 14, 2021. The game is coming to PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Game Pass. The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions will be released at a later date.
EXOR Studios is an independent game studio located in Szczecin, Poland. A team of passionate veterans, EXOR Studios is focused on delivering high-quality titles for core gaming platforms – PC and consoles. EXOR Studios was officially founded in 2007; however, the company’s roots as a modding group can be traced back to as early as 2003. The studio’s first major project was D.I.P.R.I.P., a total conversion mod for Valve Software’s Source Engine. The experience and know-how gained from this project have allowed the team to produce the games they really love and want to make. The first standalone game from EXOR was Zombie Driver, which has sold over 800,000 copies across multiple gaming platforms. The studio’s latest game, X-Morph: Defense, released on PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch to the acclaim of game critics and players alike. https://www.exorstudios.com
About Maximum Games
Maximum Games ranks as a top 20 global video game publisher of interactive digital entertainment spanning all genres and supporting multi-platforms. The company’s mission is to provide a proven and strong hands-on approach to publishing, marketing, and distribution. Established in 2009, the company is led by female entrepreneur Christina Seelye, a seasoned executive of digital consumer products and channel marketing. Under Seelye’s leadership, the company has been recognized with numerous awards such as “Fastest Growing Tech Company” by American Business Awards and has made the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies for five consecutive years. Maximum Games has offices in both the US and UK and continues to expand its scope of global publishing and distribution via direct reach and strategic partnerships. For more information on Maximum Games, visit the company’s website at http://www.maximumgames.com.
