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

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/

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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

All the updates from the gamescom 2021 Xbox Stream

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.

Rune Factory Series Celebrates 15 Years of Farming, Friendship, and Adventures

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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EXPERIENCE SCARLET NEXUS THROUGH ITS FREE STEAM DEMO AVAILABLE NOW

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 NEXUSTM 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.

Spiderweb Software’s Kickstarter for ‘Queen’s Wish 2: The Tormentor’ Hits Initial Goal

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!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spiderwebsoftware/queens-wish-2-the-tormentor

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.

KING’S BOUNTY II IS OUT NOW

Celebrate the release with the Launch Trailer and prepare to fight for Nostria!

Moscow, Russia — August 24th, 2021 — 1C Entertainment and Prime Matter are thrilled to announce that King’s Bounty II is now available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. Prepare for the fights ahead with today’s Launch Trailer featuring the theme song Reborn, written by award-winning music composer & producer Raney Shockne and David Cordeiro, and featuring Vanessa Bryan.

Darkness descends over the world of Nostria. Conspiracies, sabotage, and necromancy are overshadowing the country. Counties are demanding independence, bandits prowl the roads, and rumors about the overwhelming power of Blight emerge from a whisper in the dark. The old King Claudius was poisoned and cannot lead the kingdom, and so his son, Prince Adrian, must now unite the struggling lands while his power and faith fall under attack. But maybe a saviour – the kingdom’s last hope – is already here, to fight back and finally restore peace and order in Nostria?

King’s Bounty II is available now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC. Find other Hunters for King’s Bounty on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and YouTube.

To learn more about King’s Bounty II, visit http://www.kingsbounty2.com.

About 1C
1C Entertainment is an international group with offices located in Warsaw, Gdansk, Prague, Budapest, and Moscow and operating in the segments of game production, distribution, and services for video game developers. The company releases video games for all platforms through its global network of partners digitally and in retail. 1C Entertainment has successfully launched over 100 game titles including critically acclaimed series – IL-2 Sturmovik, King’s Bounty, Men of War and Space Rangers. Recent releases include such games as Ancestors Legacy, Deep Sky Derelicts, Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark, Ion Fury and Secret Government (in Early Access).

About Koch Media
Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (games, films and software). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe, North America and Australia. The Koch Media group has more than 25 years of experience in the digital media business, and has risen to become the number one publishing partner in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Codemasters, Kaspersky Labs, Konami, Koei Tecmo, Milestone, Sega, Square Enix, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarter in Höfen, Austria Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux, Australia, Czech Republic, Poland, and the United States. All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.

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.

Star Renegades is heading to home consoles!

Star Renegades is heading to home consoles!

Soon as boxed versions for Nintendo Switch & PlayStation 4

Stuttgart, August 24th, 2021: ININ Games together with Raw Fury are looking forward to the upcoming release of Star Renegades as boxed versions for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4! The rogue-lite strategy RPG – created by the masterminds and makers of Halycon 6: Starbase Commander at developer studio Massive Damage – will be available from Friday, August 27th in North America and Europe.

Resist. Reclaim. Revive. Repeat. 

Join the rebellion and lead a ragtag rebel squad to fight against The Imperium – a merciless adversary in fast-paced, tactical turn-based interplanetary battles. Unlock, trade and upgrade the rebels with tons of weapons, loot, and gear – but beware! Your enemies won’t go easy on you. Will you be able to save the universe? 

Star Renegades features:

  • Fast-paced tactical turn-based timeline battle system
  • Hauntingly beautiful landscapes and ruins
  • Pretty pixel art style
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
  • Unique enemies and bosses
  • Epic synth-wave compositions and excellent sound design 

For more information visit https://www.iningames.com/games/star-renegades/ 

Limited Edition with Special Offerings

In addition to the retail versions, there are two premium limited editions available for pre-order, exclusively at the Strictly Limited Games Partner Store.

The Limited Edition comes individually numbered and includes a manual. The Collector’s Edition comes in a special box including a modular diorama, a beautiful artbook, the superior soundtrack and a lot more. Visit the Partner Store for more information!

About ININ Games
ININ Games focuses on the digital and physical publishing of high-quality, feel-good retro and arcade games. ININ Games brings retro games to life and creates the classics of the future.

They are best known for “Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World”, “CrossCode”, “Cotton Reboot”, “Slaps and Beans” and as the publishing partner for the TAITO titles “Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron is Back” and “The Ninja Saviors – Return of the Warriors” in North America and Europe.

Numerous other milestones of classic gaming culture are in the planning and will be announced in the coming months.
ININ Games is part of United Games Entertainment GmbH. For more information, visit https://www.iningames.com/

About Raw Fury
Raw Fury is an indie game (un)publisher with a base of operations in Stockholm, Sweden – and a team spread across the globe. Founded in 2015 and known for publishing critically acclaimed games like Kingdom, Bad North, Per Aspera and Star Renegades. Raw Fury is on an ongoing adventure to seek out magical experiences and celebrate games as art.
Visit https://rawfury.com/ for more information!

About Massive Damage
Founded by mobile app pioneers Ken Seto and Garry Seto in 2010, Massive Damage is a proudly independent Toronto games studio that focuses on delivering compelling experiences that lean towards mashing up game genres in unexpected ways.

Their first game, Please Stay Calm, released in late 2011 and was one of the most successful location-based massively multiplayer games on iOS. Shifting away from mobile to Steam, they raised $187K on Kickstarter for Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander, their space strategy RPG mashup that released to commercial and critical success in 2016 for Steam, Nintendo Switch and iOS. Their latest game, Star Renegades, is now available on Steam, GOG, Microsoft Store, Nintendo Switch and PS4.

For more information visit http://massdmg.com/ 

About Strictly Limited Games 

Strictly Limited Games is a German publisher based near Stuttgart, specialized in releasing a curated selection of digital download-only games in exclusive collectable physical editions for PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita and Nintendo Switch. The company was founded in 2017 by Dennis Mendel, a former scholar for game studies and advisor at Fraunhofer Institute, and Benedict Braitsch. Both passionate collectors with a combined collection of over 7.000 digital and physical games for all console generations, their intention is to form an opposite pole to the current trend of digital-only releases. All collectors’ editions are available exclusively at Strictly Limited Games online store www.strictlylimitedgames.com

Download Star Citizen and Fly for Free through Aug. 27, New Ninetails Lockdown Dynamic Event Begins Tomorrow

Who: Cloud Imperium Games (CIG), developers of Star Citizen, are a new kind of independent studio dedicated to delivering AAA games outside the established publisher system. CIG was founded in 2012 by renowned visionary game developer Chris Roberts and continues to shift the paradigm of the game development process offering their community an unprecedented level of visibility and interaction with product development.

What: Dynamic Events are server-wide, multi-phase scenarios that play out over the course of several days. Launched and managed in-game by the Star Citizen gameplay team, Dynamic Events give players the opportunity to experience epic space battles with players from across the ‘verse banding together for a common cause.

Starting tomorrow, Aug. 25, Star Citizen players can expect the launch of the new and improved XenoThreat Dynamic Event following player feedback and input. Players are encouraged to join the call to arms to assist with the resupplying and defense of a UEE Navy flagship under enemy attack. For more details on the upcoming XenoThreat Dynamic Event, please head here.

Star Citizen is also free to download and play through Aug. 27. In addition, players can enjoy access to six iconic ships, each giving players a taste of the various career paths and play styles awaiting them in the ‘verse. For full details on the Star Citizen Free Fly program, please head here.

When: The first phase for the new and improved XenoThreat Dynamic Event is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, Aug. 25. Phases 2 and 3, where the players rally to resupply the UEE and defend against XenoThreat’s forces, will follow quickly thereafter and run through the rest of the month and into early September, concluding on Tuesday, September 7.

The Star Citizen Free Fly event is currently live and runs through Friday, Aug. 27. Players who participate in this Free Fly event will also be eligible for a variety of discounted Starter Packs through Aug. 30. Head here for full details. 

Stay up-to-date on the latest and follow the Star Citizen team on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitch — and visit www.robertsspaceindustries.com for additional information.

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MODUS GAMES HEADS TO GAMESCOM WITH STACKED LINEUP

Appearances from Soulstice, In Sound Mind, Rustler, and Super Animal Royale, plus a surprise announcement planned

Walnut Creek, Calif. (August 24, 2021) – Modus Games today unveiled their plans for Gamescom ahead of the event’s Opening Night Live ceremony tomorrow. As an official partner of Gamescom, which runs from August 25-27, Modus Games will offer fans access to the latest information about its exciting lineup of games and will appear throughout the show in various media events – including the Future Games Show airing on August 26 and on IGN’s Gamescom programming on August 26 and 27. Modus will make a splash with the previously announced titles Soulstice, In Sound Mind, Super Animal Royale and Rustler, along with a surprise announcement at the Future Games Show.

Originally announced during the PC Gaming Show at E3, Soulstice is a stunning hack-and-slash action title developed by Reply Game Studios that puts players in control of two characters at the same time. The innovative dual character setup encourages players to dominate the battlefield in unique ways, unleashing spectacular attacks that combine the strengths of sisters Briar and Lute. Only if players learn how to combine their powers for maximum damage will they be able to master their abilities and save their world. 

In Sound Mind from We Create Stuff is an imaginative first-person psychological horror adventure that pits players against the unpredictable dangers stirring within deep memories. Created by the team behind the legendary Nightmare House 2 mod, In Sound Mind twists seemingly simple recollections into odd encounters with terrifying threats, frenetic puzzles, and a mysterious talking cat for good measure.

In Rustler, developed by Jutsu Games, you’ll play as anti-hero Guy, a brigand determined to win The Grand Tournament for its illustrious prize. Saddle up and prepare to complete quests, terrorise townspeople, shoot cows into the sky and cause absolute ruckus as a medieval marauder in Rustler.

Super Animal Royale is a battle royale with a zoological twist. Play as your favorite cuddly, genetically modified animal picked from 300+ breeds, find your style with 600+ cosmetic items, and jump off the back of a Giant Eagle and into a 64-player fight to the death! You’ll fire shotguns and sparrows, toss grenades and bananas, ride emus and hamster balls all the way to the top of the food chain. The explosive top-down action pairs perfectly with an expressive flat-design style, and the innovative fog-of-war-system enables a game that’s as deep and strategic as it is fun and accessible. 

To learn more about the Modus Games lineup, join Modus’ Discord channel (modus.games/discord), and follow Modus on Twitter (@Modus_Games).

About Modus Games
Modus Games is one of the fastest-growing video game publishers in the world. The label prides itself on providing AAA publishing services to talented independent developers across the globe. Modus Studios Brazil is a full-service development studio supporting creators of inspired interactive entertainment. For more information, visit www.modusgames.com.

Player-Generated Fashion Item in Habbo Raises Over €15000 for Save the Children Finland

Helsinki, Finland — August 24th, 2021 — Sulake announced today that the player-created rare kimono clothing item, on sale in Habbo during the month of July, has raised over €15,000 for Save the Children Finland. 

Designed by Habbo player -Push, the kimono garment design was chosen as the winner in the Spring Fashion Contest out of 917 entries and placed on sale in-game during the month of July as a rare item. All proceeds from the sale of the kimono are going to the winner’s chosen charity, Save the Children Finland. The kimono rare clothing item was purchased 44,980 times by over 14,000 players.

“The kimono was a hit in Habbo in July! And we are so proud of our awesome community and grateful to everyone who purchased a great item for a great cause,” said Valtteri Karu, CEO of Sulake. “Save the Children is a great and very worthy cause, and we are thrilled to send them this donation, all thanks to our players. Thank you all!”

“We are honored to have been chosen by the Habbo Fashion Contest winner as their charity of choice. The COVID-19 pandemic has further increased the need for help for children and young people in Finland and around the world. This is a very significant donation to secure our help for the most marginalized children and families. A warm thank you to the winner and the organizers of the competition”, comments Heli Le Head of Corporate Partnerships, Save the Children Finland. 

The spring fashion contest was part of a seasonal campaign during which Habbo players participated in fashion school events through different games in Habbo, including fashion related quizzes, dress up games and fashion show preparations. Debuting in 2016, Habbo Fashion Month is an extremely popular period with the community, due to the events and number of unique clothing items and accessories that are released.

About Habbo & Sulake

Sulake is a social entertainment company focused on providing a safe and fun online service for self-expression through its games, Habbo and Hotel Hideaway. Sulake was founded in 2000 by a small team of passionate people and now after 20 years, Habbo is still one of the largest virtual communities in the world, reaching players all over the world each month. With paying customers in over 115 countries and over 850,000 active users a month, Habbo continues to be a hugely popular and globally recognised brand.

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