A new RiMS Racing gameplay video is revving its engine on the Million Dollar Highway!

Lesquin, France, August 5, 2021 – NACON and RaceWard Studio are pleased to release a new RiMS Racing gameplay video, a brand-new motorbike simulation concept that will be available from August 19 on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ and PC in Europe and August 24 in North America.

The new trailer reveals unprecedented footage of a race along the famous Million Dollar Highway. Located in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, this 520-km route is packed withtight turns and climbs over 3,000 metres between dizzying drops and majestic mountain plateaus through breath-taking countryside. This iconic and extremely difficult American track will challenge even the most experienced riders!

Watch the new gameplay video on YouTube:

Alongside the new gameplay video, the third episode of the series of documentaries about RiMS Racing has been released. The new episode put its focus on the details the game is rich and also highlights the studio’s invaluable collaboration with Pirelli and Brembo to ensure players will experience a simulation that is as realistic as possible.

Over 500 spare parts from official brands are available for the game’s eight motorbikes so players can customize their motorbike while looking for the best performance. On such regards, gamers will have access to Pirelli products including the brand-new DIABLO ROSSO IV, making its absolute debut in the gaming scene. Every single part will affect racing performance and the way the ride feels, offering players an experience that is identical to real racing conditions.

Watch the new developers’ diary entry on YouTube: 

Look out for a new RiMS Racing development diary video from RaceWard and NACON each Thursday at 3pm CEST.

The latest news for RiMS Racing on Facebook and Twitter.

RiMS Racing will be available on August 19 2021 on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC and on Nintendo Switch™ in Europe and on August 24 in North America.

Add RiMS Racing to your Steam wishlist

About NACON

NACON is a company of the BIGBEN Group founded in 2019 to optimize its know-how through strong synergies in the video game market. By bringing together its 11 development studios, the publishing of AA video games, the design and distribution of premium gaming devices, NACON focuses 20 years of expertise at the service of players. This new unified business unit strengthens NACON’s position in the market, enables it to innovate by creating new unique competitive advantages and achieve its ambition to become one of the world’s leading players in gaming. https://www.nacongaming.com/

About Raceward Studio

RaceWard Studio are an Italian video game developer, creating state-of-the-art racing games. Driven on principles of ensuring excellence and developing a highly rewarding professional environment, the studio boasts mastery of leading-edge technology, fused together with a team of veterans which combine experience, skills and passion.The company is currently working on a new IP: RiMS Racing, a racing game with never-before-seen level of details, featuring the best-in-class motorbikes from officially licensed global-leading manufacturers. In 2019 the company became part of the Nacon group, which is also handling the worldwide publishing of RiMS Racing across all major gaming formats. Raceward Studio is now one of the largest videogame companies in Italy and it continues to expand.

Console horror and cyberpunk fans who have yet to upgrade to next-gen are sure to be delighted as Observer: System Redux launches on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

August 6, 2021 — Bloober Team is excited to announce both the launch of Observer: System Redux on PlayStation 4 and Xbox one consoles. As of today, Observer: System Redux is now available in both digital and physical formats on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X | S for $49.95 in Australia.

Check out our review for Observer: System Redux here:

PlayStation 4 and Xbox One Observer: System Redux owners can upgrade to the next-gen version for free any time after purchase.

Observer: System Redux revisits the story of Observer, adding three new missions, revamped character models, improved mechanics, and quality of life features.

The Koch Media physical edition of Observer: System Redux includes the game, a softcover art book, and the soundtrack.

Observer: System Redux is the definitive vision of the award-winning cyberpunk thriller, rebuilt and augmented for the next generation. You play as Daniel Lazarski – an elite investigator of the future, portrayed by late cyberpunk icon Rutger Hauer.

The year is 2084.

The future has turned out much darker than anyone could imagine. First, there was the Nanophage. A digital plague that killed thousands upon thousands of those who chose to augment their minds and bodies.

Then came the War, leaving both the West and the East decimated and shattered. With no one left to seize power, corporations took over and forged their own crooked empires.

You are a tool of corporate oppression. Feared and despised, you hack into the darkest corners of your suspects’ minds. You creep into their dreams, expose their fears, and extract whatever your investigation may require.

You are an Observer.

System Redux PlayStation 4 and Xbox One Features

Veteran Observers can dive deeper into this dystopian reality thanks to three brand-new side cases to solve. “Errant Signal”, “Her Fearful Symmetry” and “It Runs in the Family” add another layer of depth to the game’s story while exploring thought-provoking themes of a future that soon might become our present.

On top of that, System Redux on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One offers expanded gameplay, which includes new game mechanics, new secrets to find, redesigned stealth, additional neural interrogations, and quality-of-life improvements made with the help of the Observer community. Experience one of the most thrilling cyberpunk stories in gaming in all its dark glory.

Find more about System Redux and Bloober Team at:

• Facebook – Observer: System Redux
• Facebook – Bloober Team
• Twitter – Observer: System Redux
• Twitter – Bloober Team
• YouTube
• Website

About Bloober Team
Bloober Team S.A. is a Polish video game developer based in Kraków. Founded in November 2008 by Peter Babieno and Peter Bielatowicz, the company is best known for developing Layers of Fear, Observer, and Blair Witch. In January 2018, Bloober Team received the Paszport Polityki award in the “Digital Culture” category.

The Vapid Dominator ASP

Test Drive it First at the LS Car Meet, Plus Bonuses on Street Races, and More

Southern San Andreas Super Autos’ newly stocked Vapid Dominator ASP is a classic muscle car that’s as fast as an Inside Track winner while packing the physique of a Belgian Blue. Sounds intense? It is…

The Vapid Dominator ASP is now available from Southern San Andreas Super Autos in GTA Online.

Car Meet Membership Bonuses
If you haven’t already, visit the LS Car Meet by August 18 to receive a rare LS Customs Varsity Jacket, free of charge. All LS Car Meet Members who reach — or have already reached — Reputation Level 20 by that time will get a bonus to the tune of GTA$250K.

Meanwhile, winning a race in the Street Race Series this week will earn you the Obey Tee and bragging rights. All awards will be delivered within 72 hours of completion.

Car Meet Prize Ride and Challenge

Car Meet members who place in the top 4 of 5 Pursuit Races over the course of the next week can drive away behind the wheel of the Annis ZR350 — an icon on the tuning circuit, a fearsome workhorse, and this week’s Prize Ride.

Test Out New and Upcoming Cars on the Test Track

Stop by the LS Car Meet’s Test Track anytime this week to give the unreleased Emperor Vectre a spin and hear how it purrs before it’s available to add to your collection next week. While you’re there you can also test out the Dinka RT3000 and the brand-new Vapid Dominator ASP.

2X GTA$ and RP on Street Races

Once you’ve dissected your stock car and turned it into a menacing presence on the well-worn streets of Los Santos, hit the proving grounds in the Street Race Series — available exclusively to LS Car Meet members. All week long, walk away with 2X GTA$ and RP for taking part.

2X GTA$ and RP on Survivals

Trouble takes all shapes this week: whether its Vagos, Ballas, armed tweakers, or the military wreaking havoc across all sorts of locales, staving off wave after wave of unrelenting enemies in Survivals is paying out 2X GTA$ and RP to all participants for the next seven days.

3X GTA$ and RP on Business Battles

The market’s up, down, and all sorts of sideways these days. Prep for the worst. Stock up on all manner of contraband — be it Cargo, Weapons, or Product — and keep it safe from the prying hands of your competitors in Business Battles, which are awarding triple the usual money and RP.

This Week on the Podium: Canis Seminole Frontier

Once you’ve gotten your fill of exhaust fumes for the evening, stop by the lobby of The Diamond Casino & Resort and give the Lucky Wheel a spin to walk away with GTA$, RP, snacks, clothing, and more. This week on the podium is the Canis Seminole Frontier, a sensible answer to the question: “How do we get these beers to the top of that mountain?”

Discounts:
It’s never been easier to legitimize your operations and keep things above board: all Executive Office properties are half off this week. Meanwhile, take the following vehicle discounts into consideration when it comes to your next ride:

• Lampadati Tigon – 30% off
• Mammoth Squaddie – 30% off
• RO-86 Alkonost – 30% off
• Vapid Ellie – 40% off
• Grotti Itali GTO – 40% off

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

In addition, Prime Gaming members who connected their accounts before August 18 can get the Auto Shop property located in Strawberry for free, as well as exclusive discounts, including half off the Benefactor BR8 race car and 80% off the Coquette Blackfin.

Any Prime Gaming members in good standing who do buy the Auto Shop in Strawberry at full price will be given a 100% rebate on the base property within 72 hours of purchasing it. To ensure access to future benefits, make sure to visit Prime Gaming and sign up.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

Players Can Sign Up Now to Join the Beta

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — August 6^th, 2021 — Today, Ubisoft announced that the Riders Republic^™ Beta will be available from August 23^rd to August 25^th on PlayStation^®5, PlayStation^®4, Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One and PC on both Ubisoft Connect and the Epic Games Launcher. Players can sign now up for the Riders Republic Beta on https://ridersrepublic.com/beta.

The Riders Republic Beta will give players a first glimpse of 3 careers such as Bike Races, Snow Tricks and Air Sports (Rocketwing & wingsuit). Players can also compete in multiplayer modes, including:

• Mass Races: The crazier the better in these epic, multisport races with more than 50 players*. New races appear randomly on the map every hour, so players will need to get ready to watch their blind spots, protect their position and remain agile with their skills as they fight their way to the finish line.

• Tricks Battle: Compete in 6v6 matchups and try to land as many tricks as possible on the various modules to capture them and earn points. The team with the highest score wins.

• Free for All: Challenge new opponents and show them how it’s done through a select playlist of events.

• Versus Mode: Players can join up with friends in their career progression and see who’s the very best.

The Beta will be available for preload starting August 21^st. All multiplayer modes and career events can be experienced with up to 5 other riders and players will be able to send a Beta invitation to 2 friends to shred alongside them.

Developed by Ubisoft Annecy, Riders Republic invites players to jump into a lively social playground where they can experience the thrill of outdoor sports in an open and densely populated world. Players will roam freely with their friends in a huge and vibrant open world where they can compete and nail crazy moves through an exciting range of sports such as biking, skiing, snowboarding, wingsuiting and rocket wingsuiting across some of the most iconic American national parks. Whether players want to catch some major air with friends or ride solo to dominate the mountains and canyons, there are plenty of exhilarating moments and activities to be discovered. Riders Republic will be available on October 28^th on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, Stadia and for Windows PC exclusively on both the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store. The game will also be available on Ubisoft+**, Ubisoft’s subscription service.

Players looking for even more Riders Republic content can pre-order the Gold and Ultimate Editions*** now:

• Gold Edition includes the base game and the Year 1 Pass including eight exotic kits that allow players to modify gameplay in the form of gear upgrades throughout the year, the BMX Sport add-on plus exclusive content added after launch. Rocket Bike and Rocket Ski exotic kits will be available at launch.
• Ultimate Edition includes the base game and the Year 1 Pass as well as four exclusive cosmetic packs: Cosmic, Rainbow, Neon and Skull’n Style. Players will also enjoy 20 helicopter tickets to reach their favorite in-game summits faster than ever.

Players who pre-order Riders Republic will receive the Bunny Pack*** including a cute custom bunny outfit, an additional blue bunny head and rainbow snowboard paint.

For more information about the Riders Republic Beta, please visit: https://ridersrepublic.com/beta.

For more information about Riders Republic, please visit ridersrepublic.com.

For the latest news on Riders Republic and other Ubisoft games, visit news.ubisoft.com.

*Riders Republic will display more than 50 players on next-gen consoles and high-end PCs, and more than 20 players on last-gen consoles.

**$14.99 per month. Cancel anytime. More information at plus.ubisoft.com.

***Final content subject to change. Some features may not be available at launch. Content may be available for purchase and/or as giveaway(s) separately at Ubisoft’s sole discretion at any time. System requirements pending. Please check system requirements and product details/restrictions before purchase and upon game release before redeeming your pre-order.

About Ubisoft

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

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

Bandai Namco Entertainment Launches Bandai America’s New Star Wars^TM R2-D2^TM-Tamagotchi!

Tamagotchi and Lucasfilm have collaborated with the new Star Wars R2-D2 –Tamagotchi!

Sydney – (6^th August, 2021) Everyone’s favourite galaxy far, far away is now closer than ever with the new Star WarsÔ R2-D2Ô – Tamagotchi. Tamagotchi, the renowned virtual pet brand, is joining forces with Lucasfilm to bring fans a fun new way to play, inviting fans to interact with R2-D2 like never before.

Both Star Wars and Tamagotchi fans are now able to pre-order the Star Wars R2-D2 – Tamagotchi,  before it hits store shelves on 11^th November, 2021.

“Tamagotchi has been an incredible brand for Bandai for over two decades and our collaborations have only continued to expand.” said Trish Garrett, Bandai America Brand Strategist. “Star Wars is one of the most universally recognised franchises and we can’t wait to incorporate a piece of it into the world of Tamagotchi.”

The Star WarsÔ R2-D2Ô – Tamagotchi brings one of Star Wars’ most iconic characters to the palm of your hand for on-the-go entertainment that’s out of this world.

Star Wars^TM R2-D2 – Tamagotchi Features:

• Train the R2-D2 – Tamagotchi to master various skills
• Take care of the R2-D2 – Tamagotchi by keeping him charged and clean and by playing two mini-games (Firefighting and Dejarik “holochess”)
• There are 19 skills for the R2-D2 – Tamagotchi to learn and 7 mini-games for him to unlock, depending on his skill level
• Make sure you keep your R2-D2 – Tamagotchi happy. If you neglect him for too long, the Jawas may take him away!
• Includes animated pixel movie clips cut-in throughout the day
• Age grade: 8+
• Battery (2 x LR44) included
• No Wi-Fi needed

“We are particularly excited about this collaboration given the success we have seen with previous integrations,” Garrett shares. “Connecting the Tamagotchi virtual pet world with the Star Wars galaxy is going to be an epic experience that will truly immerse fans and provide them with a new way to enjoy a Tamagotchi device.”

Lucasfilm, the Lucasfilm logo, STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd.

About Bandai America Incorporated

Bandai builds on dreams, adds to the fun, and strives to inspire kids of all ages around the world, every day! A leader in developing engaging, quality toys that capture children’s imaginative spirit and provide endless “Fun For The Future,” Bandai America Incorporated is the manufacturer and master toy licensee of some of the most popular brands in children’s toys and interactive entertainment today. The Bandai America brand family includes PAC-MAN^®, Dragon Ball^®, Charaction CUBE^™ by MegaHouse, Anime Heroes^™, DIGIMON^® and Tamagotchi^®, among other boys, girls, preschool, and hobby product lines. Bandai America Incorporated is a subsidiary of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings USA Inc., an entity that resulted from the integration of Bandai Co. Ltd. and Namco Ltd. of Japan. Global interests encompass

five strategic business units: Toys and Hobby, Network Entertainment, Real Entertainment, Visual and Music Production, IP Creation and Affiliated Business Companies. The company is headquartered in El Segundo, California. Find out more

about our expertise in connecting with kids in fun and fresh ways at www.Bandai.com. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Tamagotchi: ©BANDAI

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Bandai logo: ® and © 2021 Bandai.   

Beautifully Surreal Action RPG Dreamscaper Awakens on Nintendo Switch™ and Steam

Dream. Die. Wake. Repeat. 

SAN FRANCISCO – 6 Aug. 2021 – Dreamscaper, the surreal rogue-lite action RPG from publisher Freedom Games and developer Afterburner Studios, makes its Nintendo Switch™ debut today, alongside the 1.0 launch of the Windows PC version on Steam and Epic Game Store.

A good night’s sleep is an impossible task for Cassidy. Each night, the young woman is spirited away into a twisted dream world created by her subconscious. The ever-twisting labyrinths and dungeons she encounters nightly take on familiar shapes and forms manifested by her deepest fears and anxieties. To overcome her nightly ordeal, Cassidy fights to delve deeper into the dream world, wielding a variety of imaginative weapons and superpowers.

Unlock, equip, and master more than 200 items, weapons, and skills. Blast through nightmarish creatures by firing off rounds from Cassidy’s finger guns before dashing headlong into the action with a lightning-fast katana. Parry incoming attacks to elude harm and follow up with strikes of lucid-dreaming abilities like seismic shocks to turn the tide of battle in Cassidy’s favor. 

Power up Cassidy during the day by interacting with characters located in her city’s parks and shops. Pass the time chatting with the townsfolk, forging bonds by exchanging gifts and learning more about them. Develop friendships to unlock new powers and passive abilities that aid Cassidy’s nightly adventures through the deepest recesses of her mind.

With the launch of PC version 1.0 and Nintendo Switch, Dreamscaper introduces a wealth of new content and features. Face off against powerful bosses Regret and Resentment, explore a twisted vision of Cassidy’s hometown, and scour the environment to discover the truth of Cassidy’s past. Progress through the game across eight difficulty options, including a dynamic difficulty slider, for a journey that’s accessible and rewarding to all players. 

Nintendo Switch owners can toggle between Performance Mode, which prioritizes keeping the action at 60 FPS or enjoy more detailed graphics in Quality Mode with 30 FPS.

“Being able to bring our labor of love to the Nintendo Switch is something of a dream unto itself,” said Ian Cofino, co-founder, Afterburner Studios. “We wouldn’t have been able to reach this point without the feedback and support of our Early Access community, so thank you all. Now everyone can go make some unforgettable dreams of their own!”

Dreamscaper is now available on Nintendo Switch and Steam and Epic Game Store for Windows PC for $24.99 / €20.99 / £19.49, with English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean language support. 

For more information, please visit the official website, follow Dreamscaper on Twitter and Instagram, like the Facebook page, and join the community on Discord.

About Freedom Games

Freedom Games is a publishing company founded by games industry veterans Donovan Duncan and Ben Robinson. With more than 50 years of combined experience in the business, including helming Curse, Fandom, and Gamepedia, the team at Freedom! now aim to leverage their expertise, experience, and passion to foster innovation and creativity from talented game makers.

For more information, visit the official website.

About Afterburner Studios

Afterburner Studios was founded in 2018 by three former AAA developers gone rogue. After years of working on titles like NBA2K, SOS, Gears of War 3, Paragon, and many more, they decided to go indie and create gaming experiences that tell powerful stories. Their debut project Dreamscaper was successfully crowdfunded on Kickstarter in 2019 and is now available on Steam Early Access. 

For more information, please visit the official website.

SAN FRANCISCO – August 5, 2021 – Rollic, a subsidiary of Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA), a global leader in interactive entertainment, announced today a studio milestone of surpassing 1 billion downloads across its diverse portfolio of hyper-casual games. As one of the largest hyper-casual publishers in the world, Rollic has created a unique development process that leverages data insights and rigorous testing to repeatedly design and publish hit hyper-casual titles. Rollic’s process generates universally fun game concepts that resonate in pop culture and quickly spread on leading social media networks like TikTok.

Rollic’s fast-growing portfolio includes 15 titles that have reached the #1 or #2 top free downloaded games position in the U.S. App Store. Breakout hits Hair Challenge, High Heels! and Tangle Master 3D have each generated over 100 million downloads worldwide. Rollic’s recently released title Queen Bee reached the #1 top free downloaded game position in the U.S. App Store in June, and Arrow Fest has risen to the #2 top free downloaded game position in the U.S. App Store since launching in June. High Heels! integrated a first-of-its-kind partnership with Kenneth Cole in June, debuting the iconic designer’s PRIDE 2021 collection in-game to celebrate diversity and raise awareness for the Mental Health Coalition.

“We are blown away by Rollic’s performance so far this year,” said Bernard Kim, Zynga’s President of Publishing. “Rollic is a unique publisher that is able to repeatedly publish games that surprise and delight players. They have invented a fresh approach to development that results in simple yet deeply engaging games with universal appeal.”

“I am immensely proud of the Rollic team for this momentous achievement. This milestone highlights Rollic’s ability to merge the art and science of game creation to develop titles that resonate with players from all walks of life,” said Burak Vardal, Co-Founder of Rollic. “By constantly improving our understanding of what today’s players seek, and creating hundreds of new game concepts each quarter, we are able to deliver fun and authentic titles that succeed in entertaining millions worldwide.”

Zynga acquired Rollic in October 2020, marking Zynga’s entry into hyper-casual. Founded in 2018 by Burak Vardal, Deniz Basaran and Mehmet Can Yavuz, Rollic has quickly established itself as a leader in the category with its innovative development process and exciting portfolio of hyper-casual games. Rollic’s games are available for iOS and Android devices in over 175 countries around the world.

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About Zynga Inc.

Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games. With massive global reach in more than 175 countries and regions, Zynga has a diverse portfolio of popular game franchises that have been downloaded more than four billion times on mobile, including CSR Racing™, Empires & Puzzles™, Hair Challenge™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, High Heels!™, Merge Dragons!™, Merge Magic!™, Queen Bee™, Toon Blast™, Toy Blast™, Words With Friends™ and Zynga Poker™. With Chartboost, a leading mobile advertising and monetization platform, Zynga is an industry-leading next-generation platform with the ability to optimize programmatic advertising and yields at scale. Founded in 2007, Zynga is headquartered in California with locations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or the Zynga blog.

About Rollic

Founded in December 2018, Rollic is an Istanbul-based game developer and publisher, focused on free-to-play hyper-casual games for iOS and Android. Games released by Rollic include Arrow Fest, Blob Runner 3D, Block Breaker Miner, Go Knots 3D, Hair Challenge, High Heels!, Onnect – Pair Matching Puzzle, Queen Bee, Ragdoll Fighter and Tangle Master 3D. Rollic is committed to producing massively appealing global titles while building a thriving developer ecosystem in the gaming industry. Rollic was acquired by Zynga, a global leader in interactive entertainment, in October 2020. For more information, visit www.rollicgames.com

Chart-Topping Hyper-Casual Titles Hair Challenge, High Heels! and Tangle Master 3D Have Each Generated Over 100 Million Downloads

• Brings a Talented Development Team and New Hit Franchise to Zynga
• Expands Zynga’s International Footprint with a Studio in China
• Adds New Projects in Early Development
• Expects Acquisition to Close in the Fourth Quarter of 2021

SAN FRANCISCO (BUSINESS WIRE) – August 5, 2021 – Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA), a global leader in interactive entertainment, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire StarLark, developer of the fast-growing and second-largest mobile golf game in the world, Golf Rival, from Betta Games for $525 million in cash and stock. This acquisition brings to Zynga a talented development team with the proven ability to create a global hit and additional projects in early development. StarLark also expands Zynga’s international presence by establishing a China-based studio with access to the region’s creative talent base.

In Golf Rival, players of all skill levels compete in real-time player-versus-player matches, including multiplayer tournaments on spectacular courses with customizable equipment. The game has rapidly grown to become the second-largest mobile golf game in the world with six million downloads in 2021 alone.

“With the acquisition of Golf Rival, Zynga becomes home to a talented team with the proven ability to create a global hit, while expanding Zynga’s international footprint with a new studio in China,” said Frank Gibeau, Chief Executive Officer of Zynga. “Golf Rival has rapidly ascended to become the second-largest mobile golf game in the world, with six million downloads in 2021 alone. Together, Zynga and StarLark are well-positioned to grow Golf Rival faster together with additional new projects in early development.”

“I’m very proud of the StarLark team for making Golf Rival, a worldwide hit and we are thrilled to join Zynga to further accelerate the game’s incredible growth trajectory as a forever franchise,” said Henry You, Founder and General Manager of StarLark. “This partnership will provide Zynga with greater accessibility to China’s deep talent pool, while also giving StarLark access to Zynga’s global resources and expertise.”

Zynga will acquire the StarLark development studio and Golf Rival franchise for approximately $525 million, comprising approximately $315 million of cash and approximately $210 million of Zynga common stock (issued at the average closing price per share over the thirty-day trading period ended August 02, 2021). The final closing consideration will also include customary closing adjustments and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Zynga was advised by White & Case and Fangda Law. Aream & Co. acted as the exclusive financial advisor and Orrick served as legal advisor to Betta Games in this transaction.

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About Zynga Inc.

Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games. With massive global reach in more than 175 countries and regions, Zynga has a diverse portfolio of popular game franchises that have been downloaded more than four billion times on mobile, including CSR Racing™, Empires & Puzzles™, Hair Challenge™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, High Heels!™, Merge Dragons!™, Merge Magic!™, Queen Bee™, Toon Blast™, Toy Blast™, Words With Friends™ and Zynga Poker™. With Chartboost, a leading mobile advertising and monetization platform, Zynga is an industry-leading next-generation platform with the ability to optimize programmatic advertising and yields at scale. Founded in 2007, Zynga is headquartered in California with locations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or the Zynga blog.

• Zynga Completes Acquisition of Chartboost effective as of August 4, 2021
• Chartboost Brings to Zynga a Talented Team and Vast Global Audience
• Consolidated Entity Combines Top-Tier Content and a Proven At-Scale Advertising and Monetization Platform

SAN FRANCISCO (BUSINESS WIRE) – August 5, 2021 – Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA), a global leader in interactive entertainment, and Chartboost, a leading mobile programmatic advertising and monetization platform, announced today that the companies have closed the transaction under which Zynga acquired 100% of Chartboost for a total purchase price of approximately $250 million in cash. The close of this acquisition is effective as of August 4, 2021.

Chartboost is a unified advertising platform that includes a Demand Side Platform (DSP) as well as Supply Side Platform (SSP) and mediation capabilities delivered through an SDK solution. By leveraging advanced machine learning and data science capabilities, Chartboost brings together premium inventory, global scale and audience-based targeting to optimize programmatic advertising and yields.

Together, Zynga and Chartboost possess all the elements of a complete, next generation platform for mobile advertising leadership: high-quality content, direct player relationships, massive reach and full-stack advertising technology that can be applied across Zynga’s game portfolio and Chartboost’s advertising partners.

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About Zynga Inc.

Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games. With massive global reach in more than 175 countries and regions, Zynga has a diverse portfolio of popular game franchises that have been downloaded more than four billion times on mobile, including CSR Racing™, Empires & Puzzles™, Hair Challenge™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, High Heels!™, Merge Dragons!™, Merge Magic!™, Queen Bee™, Toon Blast™, Toy Blast™, Words With Friends™ and Zynga Poker™. With Chartboost, a leading mobile advertising and monetization platform, Zynga is an industry-leading next-generation platform with the ability to optimize programmatic advertising and yields at scale. Founded in 2007, Zynga is headquartered in California with locations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or the Zynga blog.

About Chartboost

Chartboost is a leading mobile programmatic advertising and monetization platform, which empowers developers to earn high CPMs while connecting marketers to highly engaged audiences through immersive ad experiences. Chartboost has over 100 employees and offices in San Francisco, Beijing, Barcelona and Amsterdam.

SAN FRANCISCO – August 5, 2021 – Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA) today released financial results for its first quarter ending June 30, 2021 by posting management’s Q2 2021 Quarterly Earnings Letter to its Investor Relations website. Please refer to the attached Quarterly Earnings Letter or visit http://investor.zynga.com/financial-information/quarterly-results.

“We completed a strong first half of 2021, delivering Q2 results ahead of our guidance, including our best-ever Q2 revenue, bookings and operating cash flow. Our multi-year strategy of growing our live services, launching new games and investing in global expansion continues to position Zynga for growth,” said Frank Gibeau, Chief Executive Officer of Zynga. “Today, we are thrilled to officially welcome the Chartboost team to Zynga, as well as announce an agreement to acquire China-based StarLark – the talented developers behind the hit mobile franchise, Golf Rival.”

Zynga management will also host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) today to discuss the company’s results. Questions may be asked on the call and Zynga will respond to as many questions as possible.

The conference call can be accessed at http://investor.zynga.com – a replay of which will be available through the website after the call – or via the below conference dial-in number:

·  Toll-Free Dial-In Number: (800) 537-0745
·  International Dial-In Number: (253) 237-1142
·  Conference ID: 5929717

About Zynga Inc.

Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games. With massive global reach in more than 175 countries and regions, Zynga has a diverse portfolio of popular game franchises that have been downloaded more than four billion times on mobile, including CSR Racing™, Empires & Puzzles™, Hair Challenge™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, High Heels!™, Merge Dragons!™, Merge Magic!™, Queen Bee™, Toon Blast™, Toy Blast™, Words With Friends™ and Zynga Poker™. With Chartboost, a leading mobile advertising and monetization platform, Zynga is an industry-leading next-generation platform with the ability to optimize programmatic advertising and yields at scale. Founded in 2007, Zynga is headquartered in California with locations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or the Zynga blog.