Wasteland 3: Cult of the Holy Detonation DLC & Colorado Collection Revealed

New Teaser Reveals October 5^th Release Date

Sydney, Australia, 25^th August 2021 –  With gamescom and the 1-year anniversary of Wasteland 3 right around the corner, inXile entertainment and Prime Matter are proud to announce the second and last DLC expansion for Wasteland 3 “Cult of the Holy Detonation”, and the release of the “Colorado Collection”, both will be released on October 5^th, 2021.

Wasteland 3: Cult of the Holy Detonation

A nuclear detonation stuck in time, a holy war between mutant cults and the Desert Rangers right in the middle.

Deep within the Cheyenne Mountain military complex, mutant cults worship an ancient deity they call the Holy Detonation—a nuclear explosion held in stasis. Whether god, science experiment, or accidental miracle, the Detonation’s energy could power Colorado Springs for hundreds of years, or level it in an instant. The warring cults have differing opinions on who should be allowed to honour their god, and you’re going to have to muscle your way to the altar. It’s one last mission for the Rangers in Colorado, and the outcome is certain to be explosive—one way or the other.

A teaser trailer, giving gamers a first insight into the new DLC, was revealed during Microsoft’s gamescom 2021 Xbox Stream. You can watch the teaser here.

Cult of the Holy Detonation expands the Wasteland 3 experience with entry into the Cheyenne Mountain complex, crammed with new characters, enemies, challenging combat encounters, and powerful new weapons and armour. Your squad of Rangers will be tested like never before in objective-based encounters that put a creative spin on the already deeply tactical turn-based combat. As they face overwhelming odds, the Rangers will need to shut down reactors, clear ventilation systems, and engage defensive countermeasures to stem an unending tide of dangerous mutants and machines within the dilapidated military bunker.

Wasteland 3: Cult of the Holy Detonation will be available for digital download on the 5^th of October on PC, Xbox One and PS4, at an RRP of $10.50 and will also be available as a part of the Expansion Pass at an RRP of $29.95.
Xbox Game Pass members who want to purchase Cult of the Holy Detonation save 10%.

Wasteland 3: Colorado Collection

The entire Wasteland 3 experience in one colossal collection. In addition to the award-winning tactical RPG Wasteland 3, the Colorado Collection includes both The Battle of Steeltown and Cult of the Holy Detonation expansions, as well as the Colorado Survival Gear bonus items.

The Colorado Collection includes:

Wasteland 3

• The award-winning sequel in the Wasteland franchise brings the Desert Rangers to the frozen wastes of Colorado to deal with gangs, cults, and psychopathic clowns in an effort to bring stability to one more frontier of the wastes.

The Battle of Steeltown

• The manufacturing complex of Steeltown has ground to a halt, stopping deliveries of machines and robots needed for Colorado’s war efforts. It’s up to the Rangers to get the gears turning again, by any means necessary.

Cult of the Holy Detonation

• Venture into the Cheyenne Mountain complex to take possession of a power source that could make Colorado Springs into an electrified utopia, or a smoking crater. It’s up to the Rangers how they’ll handle this radioactive situation.

Colorado Survival Gear

• Start your adventures with a snow-themed set of bonus gear that’ll make your arrival in Colorado a tad smoother.

Wasteland 3: Colorado Collection will be available for digital download on the 5^th of October on PC, Xbox One and PS4, at an RRP of $89.95.

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For more details directly from the developers, also check out inXile’s blog post:
https://www.inxile-entertainment.com/post/wasteland-3-cult-of-the-holy-detonation-releasing-october-5

About Wasteland 3

Wasteland 3 is available for Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation® 4, Windows.

The legendary series, which pioneered the post-apocalypse genre in video games, returns players to the role of Desert Rangers, lawmen in a post-nuclear world working to rebuild civilization from the ashes. Trading the dry, dusty heat of the American southwest for a perpetually frozen Colorado, Wasteland 3 features new locations, a customisable vehicle, streamlined combat, and two player co-op as a first for the series. A deep, reactive story full of twists, turns, and brutal ethical decisions that will keep you hooked whether you’re a Wasteland veteran or new to the series.

•             Title:                          Wasteland 3: Cult of the Holy Detonation (DLC)
•             Genre:                       Squad-Based RPG
•             Modes:                      Single Player / Co-op!
•             Platform:                   PC / PlayStation® 4/ Xbox One
•             Setting:                      Post-apocalyptic, frozen Colorado
•             Release:                    October 5 2021 

About inXile entertainment Inc

inXile entertainment is an Xbox Game Studio developing console and PC titles, with locations in Southern California and New Orleans. Established and headed by Brian Fargo since 2002, inXile has continually delivered innovative and high-quality experiences to our passionate and dedicated fan base. We bring our love for RPGs, deep and engaging stories, and tactical thinking to each of our titles. Our history of successful crowdfunded releases include Wasteland 2, Torment: Tides of Numenera, and The Bard’s Tale IV. We’re currently working on Wasteland 3 and other unannounced projects.

About Prime Matter

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

NBA 2K22 Seasons: Featuring New Levels, Rewards and ‘First Fridays’

2K has revealed an in-depth look at Seasons for NBA® 2K22, which will be available across multiple game modes for the first time in the series. Players will be able to level up within the City*, Neighbourhood, and more to redeem rewards at no additional cost after reaching each new Seasons level. 

Additionally, NBA 2K22 Seasons now extends across MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and The W Online*, where players will be able to:

• Access new content and earn rewards simply for playing with no additional cost, with new Seasons arriving every six weeks;

• Enjoy new music through “First Fridays,” in which new songs will be added to the soundtrack on every Friday throughout the Season. Additionally, all-new partnerships with some of the most notable music labels in the world  – Columbia Records, Def Jam Recordings, Low Profile/Casual Records, Ninja Tune, and Warner Records – will offer music from both up-and-coming artists and world-renowned musicians;

• MyPLAYERs can go toe-to-toe in The W Online* outfitted in the Seasons’ new rewards, such as clothing bundles, badges, nail polish, and so much more. Rewards will be updated and refreshed at the start of every new Season.

NBA 2K has transformed through the years and we’re thrilled to share the strides being made in NBA 2K22. Seasons will be a primary focus in NBA 2K22 and all the rewards will be free and redeemable.

In NBA 2K21 we introduced Seasons, an all-new way to level up and earn rewards within MyTEAM, and we’re expanding it even further in NBA 2K22. Seasons will play an important role throughout NBA 2K22, whether it’s MyCAREER, MyTEAM, or The W Online*, you’ll be able to access new content and earn rewards simply for playing with no additional cost.

Explore all there is to do in the City [PlayStation 5/Xbox Series X|S] and the Neighbourhood [PlayStation 4/Xbox One]. Leveling up will earn you more rewards, which are refreshed every six weeks at the start of a new Season. All year long, Seasons will offer fresh new content for you to enjoy.

NBA 2K22 is focused on giving you more ways to progress, more ways to compete, and more content. We can’t wait for you to experience all that NBA 2K22 has to offer, so without further ado, here are some features to watch for when NBA 2K22 launches.

MyCAREER

Last year, Seasons were exclusive to MyTEAM, but not anymore! In NBA 2K22, Seasons are coming to MyCAREER. Within the City [PlayStation 5/Xbox Series X|S] and the Neighbourhood [PlayStation 4/Xbox One], you’ll earn highly coveted rewards such as apparel, new Banners for your MyPLAYER, a new Grand Prize each season, and more.

Start your engines, Season 1 is set to take players for a ride, unleashing Go-Karts in the City and Neighbourhood as the Grand Prize. We’re thrilled to introduce Go-Karts as a fun way to cruise and adventure through unexplored regions, and will be available once you’ve reached Level 40. In addition, Inline Skates can be used as a mode of transportation once you crack the Level 30 threshold. Both rewards are available to you once you’ve met the level requirements. Each Season, a new Grand Prize will be refreshed and become redeemable, it’s just a matter of whether you reach the finish line.

There will be plenty to explore and see within the Neighbourhood, but we want to broaden your horizons in more tropical destinations as well. For PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players, NBA 2K22 will set sail to the Caribbean in Season 1, where you’ll showcase your skills topside on a cruise ship, and on some of the world’s most picturesque island courts.

We’ve also been busy in the lab reimagining what it means to be a Legend, and we think you’re going to like what we’ve cooked up. The crown jewel for players in NBA 2K22 will be reaching Legend status, but Hall-of-Fame careers aren’t built overnight. Think about it, the G.O.A.T.s didn’t earn that title because of one season, they built on their success year after year, which makes it even more special. So, to become a Legend in NBA 2K22, you’ll need to reach Level 40 in four different Seasons. Now, that doesn’t mean you have to do it consecutively, but to become an all-time great, you must put in the work to earn bragging rights.

Another new aspect of Seasons is “First Fridays,” in which new songs will be added to the soundtrack on every Friday throughout the Season. In partnership with some of the largest music labels in the world, we’ll be featuring both up-and-coming artists and world-renowned musicians, joining the likes of Travis Scott, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Young Thug, and more already on the NBA 2K22 soundtrack. New music will continue to be added to Club 2K [PlayStation 5/Xbox Series S|X] throughout the course of the year, for more information visit 2K Beats.

We understand that in order for you to play at a high level, you need to look good. All year, you’ll have the opportunity to freshen up your wardrobe with new and fresh apparel. Every Season we’ll be dropping apparel from the hottest brands to keep you looking clean on and off the court.

NBA 2K22 is bringing more content, events, and rewards to you than ever before, and this is just a taste of what’s to come.

MyTEAM

In NBA 2K21, Seasons opened the door to a new and fresh way to experience MyTEAM. In NBA 2K22, experience the next evolution in MyTEAM Seasons! Get ready to earn XP with new and familiar Agendas, while also earning new rewards from Season & Lifetime Agenda Groups. Unlock the next level in your journey to Level 40 in every mode in MyTEAM: Domination, Triple Threat, Limited, Unlimited, Draft, and more! Every Season in MyTEAM brings new Challenges & Events, with an all-new fast-paced mode coming this holiday. To start building your dream team in the best way possible, climb to the top of Season 1 to earn Pink Diamond Carmelo ‘King of New York’ Anthony!

The W Online*

NBA 2K21 introduced The W on next-gen consoles, an all-new game mode featuring the WNBA and a MyPLAYER experience. Adding the The W to NBA 2K was a proud moment and we continued building on it NBA 2K22.* Go toe-to-toe with opposing MyPLAYERs online and earn new rewards, such as VC, clothing bundles, badges, nail polish, and more in NBA 2K22. Rewards will be updated and refreshed at the start of every new Season, so continue climbing tiers and collect them all.

Season 1 of NBA 2K22 will be filled with new ways to explore the City and the Neighbourhood, popular tracks and hits, fresh apparel drops, and more throughout the year. We can’t wait for you to level up using XP and earn rewards on your way to becoming a Legend. You can experience it all starting September 10.

* The W mode and related content is available on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S only.

NBA 2K22 will be released on September 10 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms. For more information, please visit the NBA 2K22 official site.

Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K22 is rated PG by the the OFLC. 

Follow NBA 2K22 on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest NBA 2K22 news.

Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S required to play the new-generation version of NBA 2K22.

World records broken with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 Ultimate Jam champs

The Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ 1+2 Ultimate Jam competition has wrapped up with more than 10K viewers across the tournament and even a couple of world records broken along the way.

Earlier this year, submissions opened for the community-focused Pro Skater tournament which invited everyone from the hardcore to the casual gamer to take part. Competitors could choose from three formats – JAM, COMBO and SPEEDRUN. In JAM, skills were put to the test with the best trick and attack score in the Warehouse, while COMBO looked for the highest score possible with a single combo in the school. The fastest SPEEDRUN took place in Warehouse.

Curated by Australia’s leading esports team ORDER, partnered with action sports channel FUEL TV, digital channel 7plus, and leading digital entertainment provider Activision, THPS Ultimate Jam took place between June and August with the award-winning Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 game, a recently released remaster of the original Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ 1 and Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ 2 titles.

The JAM format champion, with a score of 72,689,812, was Bshayy (NZ), who also took out the crown as COMBO format champion on 169,899,840 points. Meanwhile, croftym8 (Aus) got the gong for SPEEDRUN champion with a time of 0:48.852.

The champions all received a prize pack including a Tony Hawk-signed Birdhouse Deck board, a set of independent trucks and $500 PUMA credit.

ORDER says the comp was a great success with outstanding support from the Tony Hawk Pro Skater community.

“Bshayy was so impressive with his double title and there were only three hundredths of a second between Crofty and Cane in the speedrun final,” said ORDER Chief Communications Officer Josh Swift.

“At the time of the episode release, Crofty and Cane (1st and 2nd place in the speedrun format) held the 2nd and 3rd best times for that map in the world! And earlier in the contest, Crofty’s Warehouse speedrun held the world record for a short time as well.”

The comp was hosted by skating vert king Renton Millar, who also presented the Renton Millar Award to liluglycane for outstanding performance across the entire competition. Cane stepped up big time and was the only competitor to qualify into the grand final for all three formats.

“It’s been an absolute pleasure and an honour to be part of this historic moment with this tournament, the first time in the world that it’s happened,” said Renton.

VODs for all 6 episodes of the show are now live on the ORDER YouTube channel

Twitch VOD: Winning Moment of Speedrun Finals: https://clips.twitch.tv/TriangularJoyousLouseMau5-b1QmA20zWOsmjBAE

ABOUT ORDER

Founded in 2017, ORDER has forged a reputation as the leading esports organisation in Australia, consistently performing across the biggest esports in Australia; CS:GO, Rainbow 6, Valorant, League of Legends, and Street Fighter. As the electronic gaming sector matures, ORDER is rapidly building into a digital content and entertainment business rooted in esports. With a recent (2021) capital injection of $5.3m from private investors, ORDER is geared towards expansion and growth appointing one-time Quicksilver Global Creative Director Josh Rush as Chief Brand Officer, and musician Billy Davis as Creative Ambassador, while former Melbourne Football Club head Marc Edwards is at the helm as CEO. ORDER is currently supported by brand partners Logitech G, Alienware, Optus and PUMA.

Earn Bonuses and Rewards on Blood Money Contracts Double XP on The Railroad, Dockside, and Bluewater Contracts in Red Dead Online

Bandits and burglars are in luck this week: Blood Money Contracts are dishing out double XP to all, plus completing any Contract in full will result in an Offer for 30% off an Ability Card Upgrade within 72 hours. Odds are you might stumble upon more Capitale than usual, be it in chests or in the pockets of those foolish enough to stand in your way, so be sure to leave no stone unturned on your travels.

Complete 5 Role Challenges for a Reward

Speaking of hidden valuables: diversify your skills by completing five Role Challenges between now and August 30 to receive a Reward for a free Treasure Map within 72 hours.

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Quick Draw Club No. 2

Progress through The Quick Draw Club No. 2 to unlock fine leather Cartridge Wraps for the Lancaster Repeater, Evans Repeater, Carbine Repeater, Litchfield Repeater, and the Varmint Rifle, available in a variety of tints that protect your longarms from the elements.

With each installment of The Quick Draw Club you’ll get access to 25 Ranks of rewards for 25 Gold Bars. Earn 25 Gold Bars back for each pass by completing all 25 Ranks. Plus, purchase all four installments of The Quick Draw Club to get a Reward for The Halloween Pass 2 for free.

Discounts

Vendors across the frontier are offering all sorts of discounts and sales this week, including 30% off all Kladruber Horses at the Stables, 40% off the Semi-Automatic Shotgun and Semi-Automatic Pistol at all Gunsmiths, half off all Provisions and Consumables at the Butcher and General Store, and more.

• 30% off all Kladruber Horses
• 40% off all Role Emotes
• 50% off all Provisions and Consumables at the Butcher & General Store
• 40% off the Semi-Automatic Shotgun and Semi-Automatic Pistol
• 30% off all Vests, Shirts, and Corsets

Prime Gaming Benefits

Red Dead Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account to Prime Gaming before August 30 will receive a Reward for a free Hat up to Rank 15 and Offers for half off the Rolling Block Rifle and 30% off select Camp Equipment available from Cripps via Wilderness Outfitters.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

Full Product Line-Up Revealed includes sets featuring The Lord of the Rings, Warhammer 40,000 and Netflix animated series debuting in Late 2022Wizards of the Coast, a division of Hasbro, Inc (NASDAQ: HAS),  revealed a slate of Magic: The Gathering products—including crossovers with Fortnite and Street Fighter—coming in 2022. Wizards of the Coast also confirmed that the highly anticipated Magic: The Gathering animated series will be coming to Netflix in late 2022.

Magic: The Gathering’s Secret Lair Drop Series features ultra-collectible, specially curated cards that are only available for a limited time. Fortnite will be getting two Secret Lair drops of its very own that will encapsulate iconic in-game locations and characters. The Secret Lair x Street Fighter dropfeatures classic Street Fighter characters like Chun-Li, whose card includes the thematically appropriate mechanic multikicker.

Earlier this year Wizards of the Coast announced plans to explore Universes Beyond, a wayfor fans to play Magic: The Gathering in fictional worlds beyond Magic’s planes. The nextaddition to the Universes Beyond series is The Lord of the Rings: Tales from Middle-earth™, where players can battle for The One Ring with Aragorn, ride with Nazgul, scheme with Saruman, or journey into Mount Doom. Gandalf, Gollum, Frodo, and more will be part of a Magic: The Gathering booster release in 2023 that will immerse fans in Middle-earth. 

Universes Beyond will also see Warhammer 40,000 commander products coming next year. Fans can look forward to four decks with new art, new cards and reprints that are all set in the world of Warhammer 40,000.  Players can look for the chance to head into battle with Space Marines battling against other factions from the 41st millennium in Q3 2022.  

“Magic is the core of our business and the brand has never been bigger,” said Chris Cocks, President of Wizards of the Coast. “From partnerships with pop culture touchstones like Street Fighter, Fortnite and The Lord of the Rings to a Netflix animated series launching next year – there has never been a better time to be a Magic fan.”

The highly anticipated Magic: The Gathering animated series will be available on Netflix in late 2022. The animated series is currently in full production and Wizards of the Coast confirmed today that Brandon Routh (credits: Arrow, The Flash, Superman Returns) will be the voice actor for Gideon Jura, an unfalteringly heroic Planeswalker in the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. 

While the series brings together familiar and well-loved Planeswalkers for Magic fans, it also introduces new characters and kicks off a completely new story, so anyone—even if they’ve never played Magic before—will enjoy the story from episode one. 

An upcoming novel from acclaimed fantasy author Django Wexler is set to release alongside the launch of the Netflix series and provides richer context as a fast-follow prequel to the show. The novel expands on the events that unfold in the Netflix series and dives into how Gideon Jura and Jace Beleren bond—and distance—as they share causes, but distinct perspectives and abilities.

To round out Magic Showcase 2021, Wizards of the Coast unveiled their upcoming premiere set releases coming in 2022. Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty will launch in Q1 2022 and is set in the classic Magic plane Kamigawa, but 2,000 years in the future. Launching in Q2 is Streets of New Capenna, a world of grit and glamour that mixes angels, demons, and Magic.Players will take on the role of one of five crime families and vie for power in the city.

Dominaria United will be released in Q3 2022 and takes players back to Dominaria, the plane where it all started in 1992. Rounding out the year is The Brothers’ War one of the most important and foundational stories in Magic’s history launching in Q4 2022, the perfect plane to revisit for Magic’s 30th anniversary.

To learn more about everything announced today during the Magic Showcase please visit this link.

About Magic: The Gathering
Magic: The Gathering’s compelling characters, fantastic worlds, and deep strategic gameplay have entertained and delighted fans for more than 25 years. Fans can experience Magic through the tabletop trading card game, the digital game Magic: The Gathering Arena, a New York Times bestselling novel, and a critically acclaimed comic book series. With more than 40 million fans to date, Magic is a worldwide phenomenon published in 11 languages in more than 70 countries.

About Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc., is an award-winning developer and publisher of tabletop and digital games that ignite a sense of adventure in passionate players around the globe. Best known for publishing groundbreaking fantasy franchises, MAGIC: THE GATHERING® and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS®, Wizards is dedicated to bringing together world-class talent to create unforgettable play experiences at its headquarters in Washington and studios in Austin and Montreal. Learn more at www.wizards.com.

About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World’s Best Play and Entertainment Experiences. From toys, games and consumer products to television, movies, digital gaming, live action, music, and virtual reality experiences, Hasbro connects to global audiences by bringing to life great innovations, stories and brands across established and inventive platforms.  Hasbro’s iconic brands include NERF, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE, POWER RANGERS, PEPPA PIG and PJ MASKS as well as premier partner brands. Through its global entertainment studio eOne, Hasbro is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for children and their families through corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked No. 13 on the 2019 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine and has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past eight years. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro) and Instagram (@Hasbro).  

FINAL FANTASY IV’S TIMELESS STORY AND DYNAMIC BATTLES COME TO LIFE ON STEAM AND MOBILE ON SEPTEMBER 8

London (Aug. 24, 2021) – SQUARE ENIX® today announced that the critically acclaimed RPG FINAL FANTASY® IV will release worldwide for Steam® and mobile platforms on September 8, as part of the FINAL FANTASY pixel remaster series. Fans can soon experience FINAL FANTASY IV’s timeless story of love and betrayal, alongside dynamic characters and battles, with upgraded pixel graphics and audio as a 2D pixel remaster.

In FINAL FANTASY IV, The Kingdom of Baron sends their elite airship fleet, the Red Wings, to attack the surrounding countries. Distressed by his mission, Cecil, a dark knight and captain of the Red Wings, decides to fight against the tyrannical Baron with his trusted friend and his paramour at his side. In his search for the crystals, Cecil must travel over land, under the ground, to the Land of Summons and even to the moon. Along the way, players will 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 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

Various pre-purchase incentives are available for FINAL FANTASY IV on Steam®, including three specially rearranged music tracks, two limited wallpapers, and a 20% discount. These special tracks transition from the iconic original versions to the new arrangements and are available through early purchase or via the bundle on Steam. The select music tracks include:

• The Red Wings (Timelapse Remix)
• Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY IV (Timelapse Remix)
• Battle 2 (Timelapse Remix)

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

FINAL FANTASY IV will be available on Steam® and mobile platforms beginning on September 8.

Visit the official FINAL FANTASY pixel remaster series website for more information at: https://ffpixelremaster.com/

Related Links:

Official Website: https://ffpixelremaster.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/finalfantasy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finalfantasy/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/finalfantasy

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.

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

Building off the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase earlier in the year, today we gave our fans a closer look at the next era of gaming at gamescom. During the gamescom 2021 Xbox Stream, we shared news and updates on titles from Xbox Game Studios and some of our great partners, as well as gameplay deep-dives into some of the games that will launch on Xbox Game Pass later this year.

If you missed the show, you can re-watch it here or see below for highlights from today’s news, which include:

• Ahead of the November 9 release of Forza Horizon 5, Playground Games shared the first eight minutes of Forza Horizon 5 gameplay, showcased Forza Horizon 5’s cover cars: the Mercedes-AMG ONE and the 2021 Ford Bronco Badlands, and announced the Forza Horizon 5 Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller. For more information on all these announcements, read the in-depth post here.
• The Age of Empires team revealed an exciting storytelling element from the upcoming Age of Empires IV, called Hands on History.
• We revealed we’re bringing cloud gaming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this holiday, enabling Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play 100+ games right from the cloud and discover new games with the click of a button. For more details, read our dedicated Xbox Wire post.
• We announced Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update VI, available September 7, which celebrates the region of Germany, Austria and Switzerland, the new Junkers JU-52 aircraft, the VoloCity Air Taxi which will be releasing in November, and our partnership with RARA (the Reno Air Racing Association).
• Double Fine Productions is as pleased as the most delicious fruit punch to announce the release of Psychonauts 2 today. During the gamescom 2021 Xbox Stream, we debuted a new trailer showing just a bit of what you can expect in the game. What started as a crowdfunding campaign backed by fans – you might say a “fund Raz” effort – has grown into a massive psychic adventure that you can finally play day one with Xbox Game Pass.
• Sea of Thieves surprised players with a stunning ship set designed in collaboration with the team over at Gearbox Software.
• Trumble Valley: the original map of the first State of Decay game is coming to State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition as a fully remastered, open-world playable experience on Wednesday, September 1, in the Homecoming update. New characters and storylines, along with bases and weapons, makes Trumble Valley an area that needs to be seen.
• Cult of the Holy Detonation is the second and final expansion to Wasteland 3 and will be available for $6.99 on Steam, GOG, Xbox, and PlayStation.
• Wasteland 3 Colorado Collection, featuring both The Battle of Steeltown and Cult of the Holy Detonation expansions, will be available for $59.99 on Steam, GOG, Xbox, and PlayStation.
• Today, the developers at Techland gave fans a closer look the rich weapon modification system in Dying Light 2, which allows players the freedom to exercise a certain style of play or react to specific situations as they see fit.
• Prepare to sit comfortably in your throne room as you command the fate of empires on your large screen television when Crusader Kings III conquers Xbox Series X|S later this year.
• Humble Games announced that their lineup of indie games will be launching for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on day one and available with Xbox Game Pass.
• Today, 505 Games and Point Blank Games announced they’re joining forces to bring Stray Blade to Xbox Series X|S in 2022!
• The Gunk is the first 3D project from the team that brought you the SteamWorld series, crafting a more cinematic and immersive experience than anything they’ve done before, with a story-driven sci-fi exploration game.

For all the latest Xbox at gamescom news, please head to Xbox Wire.

XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the popular Rune Factoryseries following the first title’s release in Japan on Aug. 24, 2006. Originally an RPG spin-off from the STORY OF SEASONS series(Bokujo Monogatari in Japan), Rune Factory has found firm roots with both farming/life-sim and RPG focused audiences over the years and continues to grow, with Rune Factory 5slated for a North American release on the Nintendo Switch™ system in early 2022.

To mark this milestone XSEED Games has released a video looking back at the Rune Factoryseries over the years, detailing the characters and features introduced with each installment. From uncovering sunken islands to playing as a shape-shifting protagonist, the Rune Factoryseries has taken Earthmates on many fantastical adventures already, with more to come!

For more information about Rune Factory, including Rune Factory 5, Earthmates can follow the newly created Rune FactoryTwitter account @RuneFactory_NA. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, get in depth info from their developer blog, and join the discussion on their Discord server at: http://discord.gg/XSEEDGames.

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Play SCARLET NEXUS Now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PCs via STEAM^®

Available for download today, the SCARLET NEXUS^TM free play STEAM® demo offers players the opportunity to try out the critically acclaimed Action RPG on their PCs. Players will have the option to experience the routes of the two protagonists as they use their special psychokinesis powers to fight off deranged mutants, known as the Others, who are hellbent on devouring humanity one brain at a time. 

Based in the far distant future, humanity has entered a new era where a psionic hormone has been discovered in the human brain which grants extra sensory powers. Brain devouring Mutants have mysteriously descended from the sky and it’s up to the Other Suppression Force to defend humanity from certain extinction.

In the demo, players can take control of close combat expert Yuito Sumeragi and ranged specialist Kasane Randall. Each character has their own unique attack style and both players will be able to borrow the powers of their OSF allied team members to unleash devastating psychokinesis attacks against the mutant Others. 

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment has also unveiled DLC Pack 1 today, which includes:

• Bond Level Extension – A newly unlocked bond level (EX) which features new SAS power extensions, new bond episodes, and will reveal new aspects of your allies that was not available in the main story.

• Additional Costumes and Weapons. – Set of newly designed costumes and weapons for all protagonists and party members to fight in style.

Crazily Innovative New Indie Adventure Funded; Sets Sights on Stretch Goals

August 24th, 2021 – Spiderweb Software, Inc., makers of fine indie games for 27 years, announces its Kickstarter campaign for the all-new fantasy role-playing adventure Queen’s Wish 2: The Tormentor has powered past its initial funding goal!

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 and more than three weeks remaining, the focus now shifts to the potential of reaching one or more of the project’s four stretch goals:

• 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

Queen’s Wish 2: The Tormentor on Kickstarter runs through September 15th.

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.