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LOST EPIC, 2D Hack & Slash Online Co-op Action, Receives Early Access Roadmap

LOST EPIC, 2D Hack & Slash Online Co-op Action, Receives Early Access Roadmap

Full 1.0 Version Aiming for Q4 2021 Release

TOKYO – 5 Aug. 2021 – LOST EPIC, the 2D Souls-like side-scrolling action RPG with fast-paced battles and hack-and-slash elements from publisher One or Eight and developer Team EARTH WARS, today reveals its Steam Early Access update roadmap detailing new levels, weapons, skills, quests, UI improvements, and more on the way to a Q4 2021 1.0 release for Steam for Windows PC.

Adventurers can ready their weapons to explore and unlock new worlds The Capital and The Underworld in Q3 2021, doubling the current amount of content in the game. The ominous anatomical landscape of The Capital connects underground to The Underworld with multiple routes to discover and giants that can destroy buildings.

Arsenals will expand with stylish new weapons coming to the world of Sanctum in the lead up to 1.0. Equip the Shield Gauntlet, which allows players to guard without losing stamina; the Wand that inflicts status ailments with high offensive stats; and the Torch which brightens dark areas. Additional quests from new NPC’s like a frightened ghost girl in The Underworld encourage returning travelers to try out the latest additions and discover new paths.

The future holds more conquests in v1.0 with extra content updates planned for later this year including the story finale, one last new world, more weapons and skills, extra combat element types, as well as post-game content. After the full version releases, Team EARTH WARS plans to award dedicated daredevils with even more tribulating trials in post-launch content planned for early 2021.

The Sanctum now offers four expansive levels with 14-20 hours of playtime, nearly 40 weapons, and more than 100 skills. God-slayers can also enjoy a refreshed UI, quality of life improvements, and new beautiful character artwork by Namie (Fate/Grand Order, Arknights, Azur Lane) in their journeys.

“Our fans really tore through the game since its June launch, and we’re happy to satisfy their demands for even more LOST EPIC,” said a Team EARTH WARS representative. “We hope everyone is ready for all the exciting new additions coming soon, and welcome feedback from our players on what they like and what we can change.”

LOST EPIC is out now on Steam Early Access for Windows PC for $19.99. For more information, visit the official LOST EPIC website and the official Discord server.

About Team EARTH WARS

The production team from EARTH’S DAWN which was released in 2015 and ported to many platforms. EARTH’S DAWN is a stylish fast-paced 2D action RPG. The user friendly interface and the hack and slash style replayability was praised by hardcore gamers resulting in 300,000 downloads.

About Ryu’s Office

Ryu’s Office offers in-depth marketing solutions for smartphone, console, arcade, and PC games in Japan. They are particularly focused on the planning and production of numerous live broadcasts based out of Japan for the gaming industry.

To learn more, visit the official Ryu’s Office website.

Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – The Official Video Game Review

Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – The Official Video Game

Developer:Sega
Publisher:Sega
Platforms:Switch, PC, Xbox One, Playstation 4 (Reviewed)
Release Date: Available Now
Price: $29.99 – Available Here

Overview

There is no doubt that it has been a very different Olympic season this year. With a pandemic, controversy, and so on – most have kind of been playing catch-up instead of indulging in the worldwide event. Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – The Official Video Game comes from Sega to the west two years after seeing a launch in Japan, and this time there is no real mascot fare, with a focus on the games overall, rather than trying to make a branded experience that we come to expect. How does this compilation fare? Let’s find out. 

Story 

Of course, there is no story within Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. No hype for the events, no commercials, and so on. What we get here is a very simple take on several sports, with little fanfare otherwise to create an atmosphere of competition. Yes, it is different, but not necessarily bad by any means. Players can hop in any sport of their choosing, pick a team, and go to work in what feels like a more multiplayer focused experience that is built around accessibility rather than simulation. This makes the game more akin to the Olympic titles of the past, rather than the depth-heavy sports title we are accustomed to. Sure, you may not get to see you favorite athletes, but those wanting to get a little slice of the Olympics are actually in for a more pure and polished title here – with a more arcade feel that captures those easy, thrown-together sports romps of the past. 

Gameplay 

Despite the simplicity, there is a good amount of content to find within Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – The Official Video Game. Players can choose from track and field, swimming, boxing, judo, football, basketball, and so on to get a quick fix, where one or several can jump in and just play a very generic version of the sport. I was actually surprised of how well most of these games play, as despite the lack of presentation or excitement, I could easily compare this mix to the Mario vs Sonic franchise of the past, but without those famed mascots to give it character outside of a few goofy recreations and suits. 

The games themselves are extremely easy to pick up and play. Most rely on single or multi-button prompts, such as track – where the player taps a button or utilize standard control to move their character. Things get a bit more complex when it comes to multi-man sports such as football or basketball, with more techniques tied in such as boosts and power-ups that give the edge on the court or field. The bells and whistles that are missing do make the single player experience feel limited despite the variety, but for those wanting this game for a more family-centric session – this may be the sports game you have been waiting for as it can be a lot of fun competing against non-AI players.

There are various customization options to add some depth. Here you can make a chubby little character, or stick to a slim, athletic type with the ability to make characters look the way you intended. Again, it’s not too deep, but certainly enough to at least make an avatar and hit the games running (no pun intended). I think Sega were planning a lot more for this title or perhaps it was built with older assets from past fare, but Olympic Games 2020 is too competent to overlook for anyone watching the games with a desire to scratch their Olympic itch for a small period of time. 

Visuals 

Remember the avatars from Xbox Live years ago? That is what the character models mostly resemble. There is no sweat, no crazy physics, but instead a smooth character model that appears generic from afar, set in decently crafted environments that seamlessly build a feel for whatever sport you may be playing. In some ways, the environments outshine all other visuals, as upon first boot-up – I was getting a lot of Wii nostalgia. Remember those Wii Sports clones that were not from Nintendo? It’s kind of like that visually, but with more polish and fluid animations. 

Audio 

The audio is fine for what it is. While there isn’t a stellar soundtrack, there are little grunts, character voices, and even a virtual crowd that give you the arena ambience. Without the commentary and commercialization, it just doesn’t sound like the same Olympic experience we know and love. This does bring the focus back on the sports, which kind of brings a Clubhouse Games type of delivery to the game, where you are just playing to challenge a friend without the need to taunt or gloat after victories in-game. 

Overall 

While generic, Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – The Official Video Game is a compilation of sports that performs well. Considering the budget price and the delays, I personally think it is more than what we could have asked for from any Olympics game, and let’s face it – we don’t see a lot titles built like this due to the over-saturation that occurred during previous generations. If you are wanting gold here, you may be disappointed. Those open-minded enough to settle for a fun time in a game that represents our industry’s participation trophy of the event will be pleased however, as this title hits all the right notes where it matters, and makes for the perfect sports game to players who are more watchers than players. 

GET THE GLOVES ON WITH ALL-NEW ‘DAWN OF KHANDA VIHAR’ 16-PLAYER RAID NOW LIVE IN BLADE & SOUL REVOLUTION

GET THE GLOVES ON WITH ALL-NEW ‘DAWN OF KHANDA VIHAR’ 16-PLAYER RAID NOW LIVE IN BLADE & SOUL REVOLUTION

LOS ANGELES – AUG 5, 2021 – Today’s update for Netmarble’s open world RPG that Blade & Soul Revolution introduces new high-difficulty raid content for expert players eager to test their skills in intense group combat. In addition to a new dungeon, players can further strengthen themselves with new equipment types that will aid in strategic combat.

Starting today, the ‘Dawn of Khanda Vihar’ raid is now available for players to conquer. It is a new 16-player dungeon that aims to achieve the highest difficulty known to players at this time. Players must think ahead and plan out their team combinations in order to successfully complete this new content. A new Bloodshade Harbor dungeon is now open, where players can eagerly enjoy the thrill of combat thanks to the dungeon’s usage of multiple battle patterns.

Players can also gear up and prepare for these new dungeons with all new equipment types as belts and gloves have been added to the game. In addition, new item enhancements for these equipment types introduced in this update will allow for a variety of item settings, providing more fun in strategic battle. More information on today’s update can be found on Blade & Soul Revolution’s official website and forum, as well as on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Discord.

Blade & Soul Revolution is an Open World Mobile RPG that translates breathtaking cinematic stories of revenge based on the PC online game of Blade & Soul. The game stays true to its PC roots with a high level of full 3D graphics and large-scale content that has been revamped to perform flawlessly on mobile devices. It displays eastern-fantasy world with stunning full 3D graphics backed by the Unreal Engine 4, offering massive real-time faction battle and incomparable hands-on action experience.

Blade & Soul Revolution is now available as a free download (with in-app purchases) in 149 countries via the App Store, and 126 countries on Google Play.

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About Netmarble Corporation
Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com

Monster Train First Class Launches August 19 on Nintendo Switch

Monster Train First Class Launches August 19 on Nintendo Switch

The acclaimed roguelike deck-building card battler comes to Switch soon featuring the full base game plus “The Last Divinity” DLC

AMSTERDAM & SAN FRANCISCOAug. 5, 2021 – Good Shepherd Entertainment and indie developer Shiny Shoe have revealed that the hit roguelike deck-building card battler Monster Train is on its way to Nintendo Switch. Monster Train First Class launches Aug. 19, 2021, on Nintendo Switch and includes the full base game, “The Last Divinity” DLC, and bonus cards, units and gameplay features added in multiple free updates since the game’s original release.

Set on a train ride to hell, Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck-building game with a tactical twist: defend not one, but three vertical battlegrounds simultaneously as you fight to protect the final pyre against the forces of heaven. Choose your route carefully, recruit powerful units, and upgrade your cards and champions to win. With hundreds of cards to unlock, six clans with unique gameplay to mix and match, and multiple solutions to tackle a variety of challenges, no Monster Train run is ever the same!

Monster Train First Class Key Features:

  • Roguelike Card Strategy with a Twist: Put your tactical skills to the ultimate test and experience a fresh take on deck-building with not one, but three battlegrounds to defend at the same time.
  • Choose Your Challenge: Monster Train First Class delivers 25 difficulty levels to overcome! Take on new daily challenges with hugely modified gameplay mutators and compete on the global leaderboards, then design your own unique challenges and share them with friends!
  • Endless Replayability: No run is ever the same! Unlock new items, choose different routes and decks, and face ever-changing enemies and bosses, with even more content included with “The Last Divinity” DLC.
  • Build & Master Unique Decks: Construct your decks from hundreds of upgradeable cards and a variety of monster clans with multiple levels to unlock.
  • Cross-Play Online Multiplayer: Hell Rush mode gives up to eight players (with cross-play between PC, Xbox and Switch) a frantic real-time competitive multiplayer battle of skills. You can also invite your friends on any platform to play custom cross-play matches with you.

Monster Train debuted last year to popular and critical acclaim, appearing on multiple “Best of 2020” lists and receiving a nomination for Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year at the 24th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards. The game is available to play now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, GOG.com, and the Microsoft Store. It is also free to download with Xbox Game Pass for console.

Fans can wishlist Monster Train First Class on the Nintendo eShop now. For more on Monster Train, visit www.TheMonsterTrain.com, and follow @TheMonsterTrain on Twitter.

About Good Shepherd Entertainment

Good Shepherd Entertainment is a Netherlands-based game publisher founded by industry experts focused primarily on the business of producing and publishing independent video games. Good Shepherd has built a global business based on its publishing concept that pairs talented developers with creative content, writers, musicians and IP powerhouses. Good Shepherd’s innovative funding model provides opportunities for individual investors to participate in the $130B video game industry by investing directly with the publisher on select projects. Good Shepherd Entertainment works in partnership with some of the industry’s most notable names, including Devolver Digital, Croteam and Perfect World, all successful industry leaders in independent game development and publishing. www.GoodShepherd.games

About Shiny Shoe

Shiny Shoe is an independent video game development studio dedicated to creating fun and polished experiences for consoles, PC, mobile and online/social streaming environments. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, Shiny Shoe has collaborated with partners including Double Fine, Stoic, Oculus, and Telltale. In addition to traditional games, Shiny Shoe is introducing new types of massively multiplayer experiences like its original titles Death’s Door and the follow-up, Death’s Door: Aftermath. https://shinyshoe.com

Harness Deadly Psychic Abilities and Overwhelm Foes with Physical Strength with the Return of Rhino Prime and Nyx Prime on August 10

The Release of Rhino Prime and Nyx Prime from the Prime Vault Will Close Off Player Access to Zephyr Prime and Chroma Prime When They Enter the Prime Vault Next Week

LONDON, ONTARIO – August 5, 2021 – Players will soon be able to upgrade their arsenals with a deadly combination of psychic Abilities and devastating strength as Rhino Prime and Nyx Prime* become available for instant access for a limited-time only through the Prime Vault program on Tuesday, August 10.

The Rhino Prime and Nyx Prime Packs, which includes the Prime Warframes along with their signature Prime Weapons and Customizations, become available for purchase through the Prime Vault program. Individual Prime Accessories Packs will also be available for purchase. 

In addition, Rhino Prime and Nyx Prime can be earned in-game by collecting and opening certain Void Relics.

Hone brute force and take Rhino’s ground-shaking Abilities to the next level for an ultimate armored Warframe capable of stampeding enemies tank-style or disrupt enemy movement in unprecedented ways with mind control using Nyx’s psychic disruption. 

Zephyr Prime and Chroma Prime Enter the Vault on Tuesday, Aug. 10

Don’t miss your last chance to collect Zephyr Prime, Chroma Prime and their signature Prime Weapons and Customizations before they enter the Prime Vault next week. Until Tuesday, Aug. 10, Zephyr Prime and Chroma Prime Packs, and their Accessories Packs, can be instantly accessed by purchasing them through the Prime Vault program. 

Zephyr Prime is a high-speed, armored Prime Warframe that brings a wealth of graceful destruction to the battlefield in beautiful but deadly ways. Chroma Prime is a master of the elements that wields a cold embrace and a fiery rage to overwhelm his opponents. 

Players can get instant access to Rhino Prime and Nyx Prime, along with their signature Weapons and Customizations, when the Prime Vault opens for a limited time on August 10 at 2 p.m. ET on all platforms. 

*Nyx Prime is currently available to players as a farmable Prime Warframe, earned by collecting Nyx Prime Relics in Railjack missions. 

What is Prime Vault?
Prime Vault is an extension of the Prime Access program. Prime Vault is a limited-time only, rotating program reintroducing previously retired Prime Warframes and Prime Gear available as a bundle with discounted Platinum.  This Prime Vault offer gives players the ability to purchase Prime Vault packs to instantly unlock Rhino Prime and Nyx Prime.  Players can also choose to earn both Prime Warframes by unlocking through in-game Void Relics. 

What is a Prime Warframe?
A Prime Warframe offers increased base stats and extra Polarity Slots which provides for more Mod customization and stronger builds. Not every Warframe or Weapon has a Prime variant, but when given the choice, players should progress their Primes for ideal performance in battle over their regular counterparts. 

To keep up with the latest updates, be sure to follow Digital Extremes on Twitter and Warframe on Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Download Warframe on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5, Nintendo™ Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. 

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world’s top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games’ multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 60+ million registered players on PC, PS5™, PS4™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™. For more information about Digital Extremes, visit www.digitalextremes.com. To sign up for Warframe, visit www.warframe.com.

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Be in Control When Train Sim World 2: Rush Hour Embarks on Aug. 19 with Season Ticket Bundle

Dovetail Games is elated to announce that Train Sim World 2: Rush Hour and its first route, the Boston Sprinter, will pull out of the station on Aug. 19. Virtual operators can be in control with Train Sim World 2: Rush Hour on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, and for the first time releasing on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S with a free upgrade for existing owners on last-generation consoles.

Enthusiasts can bundle all the forthcoming routes with Rush Hour: Season Ticket for $39.99 / £34.99 / €39.99, which provides immediate access to the Boston Sprinter content. The routes included with Rush Hour: Season Ticket are:

●     Northeast Corridor: Boston – Providence

●     Nahverkehrsnetz Dresden – Riesa

●     Brighton Main Line: London Victoria – Brighton

Train Sim World 2: Rush Hour’s Boston Sprinter includes the 43-mile route from Boston, Massachusetts to Providence, Rhode Island and a 4-mile branch from Canton Junction to Stoughton. This Add-On features the Amtrak ACS-64 as well as the MBTA F40PH-3C diesel locomotive.

The Boston Sprinter route, Train Sim World 2: Rush Hour’s first route, will arrive with exceptional authentic sound recordings taken from the real locomotives, detailed and feature-rich driving cabs with accurate true-to-life performance, Journey Mode featuring over 24 hours of activities for you to master, accessible training modules, five detailed and engaging scenarios, and extensive timetables.

For more information on Train Sim World 2: Rush Hour, visit www.trainsimworld.com and follow the game on Twitter and Facebook @trainsimworld, Instagram @trainsim, TikTok @trainsimworldofficial, and Facebook @trainsimworld. Keep up with all the latest simulation news from Dovetail Games at https://live.dovetailgames.com/.

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Blast and Slash in Tesseract Abyss 2, Now Available in VR Game SWORDS of GARGANTUA

The brand new adventure mode awaits you on Oculus Quest and PCVR!
 
TOKYO – August 5, 2021 – Today, Thirdverse launched the Tesseract Abyss 2 update for its renowned VR sword-action game SWORDS of GARGANTUA, which offers three new enemies and more challenging and strategic battles that will put even the strongest warriors to the test. Tesseract Abyss 2 is now available with purchase of SWORDS of GARGANTUA for $24.99 USD from Steam, Oculus and VIVEPORT Stores.

Fans can check out a trailer video featuring Tesseract Abyss 2 here:

In December 2019, Thirdverse released the original Tesseract Abyss Adventure Mode expansion, which puts players into the deepest layers of the 4D space known as the “Tesseract”. By using weapons and coins earned by playing this mode, players (single or multiplayer) can continue into the abyss, gradually becoming stronger through equipment and abilities.
 
This newest expansion will provide SWORDS of GARGANTUA players with hours of sword-wielding multiplayer battle. Tesseract Abyss 2 offers new enemies, new weapons, and more challenging and strategic battles that test the strength of even the most seasoned warriors.
 
Masaru Ohnogi, Co-Founder and CBO of Thirdverse, said: “Since the release of the first Tesseract Abyss in 2019, we’ve had many requests from fans to expand our adventure mode with new challenging battles, and we’re pleased to do that now. We’re excited to see the response to Tesseract Abyss 2 as more players are introduced to SWORDS of GARGANTUA this year.”
 
SWORDS of GARGANTUA is a VR sword-action game you can experience in single-player mode or online co-op with up to 3 other players on Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, HTC Vive, HTC VIVE COSMOS, Valve Index and Windows Mixed Reality devices. Players make use of various weapons and abilities to take on difficult battles along their journey. A wide variety of weapons are available, including one and two-handed swords, axes, maces, boomerangs, shields, and more. While in-game, players can use voice chat to communicate with fellow warriors while taking on enemies.
 
Key Features:

  • New Challenges in Tesseract Abyss 2: Defeat three new enemies – including a massive new foe, Galossus – while traversing through the new, more challenging battles that await you in the Abyss.
  • Realistic VR Swordsmanship: Swing, stab, crush and parry. Wield dozens of discoverable weapons and fight your way through 101 floors of enemies hell-bent on stopping you from reaching the colossal end-boss, Gargantua.
  • Rogue-lite Action: Each play through gives different floor advancement choices along the way; play it safe, but it’ll take more battles to reach the end, or skip to a deeper level and be cursed with major disadvantages and debuffs while fighting tougher enemies.
  • Character Progression: Keep all the weapons, items, coins and stat upgrades collected through each play permanently. Take excess weapons and combine them to make stronger versions to aid in progressively difficult battles.
  • Co-op Multiplayer: Play with up to three other adventurers. Call the shots with native voice chat and defeat the mighty Gargantua.

Play SWORDS of GARGANTUA on the following platforms:
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/895200/Swords_of_Gargantua/
Oculus Rift: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/2001971263187898
Oculus Quest: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/3064046640291676/
VIVEPORT: https://www.viveport.com/apps/bb242289-9aca-4b5c-8f93-f3a6a51de1b3

About Thirdverse Inc.
Founded in 2020, Thirdverse Inc. is a virtual reality game development, distribution and management company based out of Tokyo, Japan. In 2019, the studio released the world’s first VR multiplayer sword-fighting action game, SWORDS of GARGANTUA. Thirdverse is also currently promoting the “Thirdverse Plan”, aiming to create a “Third Space” in the virtual metaverse. For more information visit https://www.thirdverse.io/.

World of Warships – Verizon Warrior Series tournament Finals

WORLD OF WARSHIPS AND VERIZON PRESENT

VERIZON WARRIOR SERIES TOURNAMENT FINALSEight Best Teams Compete For A $100,000 Prize Pool Benefiting Charity

AUSTIN, TX (August 5, 2021) — World of Warships and Verizon are proud to announce the Verizon Warrior Series tournament Finals will take place on August 8th. The Finals will be streamed exclusively on the official World of Warships Twitch channel. Date and converted times below:

August 8th, 2021

  • PT: 8am – 1:30pm
  • CT: 10am – 3:30pm
  • ET: 11am – 4:30pm
  • UTC: 3pm – 8:30pm

Watch the stories of three Veteran gamers to learn how video games helped them build community, deal with trauma and have some fun: 

Over 230 Veterans participated in the tournament (more than 2/3rd of all players), with 104 competing in the July 25th Qualifiers. Throughout June and July players took part in three official training sessions before the qualifiers and now only eight teams remain from a starting total of 32.

Teams that made it to the Finals were given a choice of one of 15 Veteran charities to donate their share of Verizon’s $100,000 prize pool. The winning team’s chosen charity will receive the largest share of the money, with each subsequent lower-ranked team’s charity getting a proportionally smaller share. Additionally, the seven unpicked charities will also receive a smaller equal share of the prize pool:

RankDonation
1st Place$30,000
2nd$16,000
3rd$12,000
4th$8,000
5th – 8th$5,000/ea.
7x Unpicked Charities$2,000/ea.

Each final team has one or more verified Veterans on the roster. The eight final teams and their selected charities are as follows:

TeamCharity
Blue FalconsGary Sinise Foundation
Double the FunDisabled American Veterans
Flying PhilosopherBlue Star Family
Iconic Fleet of Heroic EphraimBurnpits360
JediWarrior Freedom Service Dogs
Small Boat NavyGuitars for Vets
The Fire KitchenUSO
Where’s the W KeyVeterans for Foreign Wars

“We believe it’s our duty to support organizations that care for the men and women who have served our country and are proud to continue our efforts by partnering once again with Wargaming,” said David M. Caruth, Head of Military segment. “What these organizations do to support our nation’s heroes is commendable and it’s through programs like the Verizon Wounded Warrior Series that we help to raise awareness and much needed funds to assist with their missions to help our soldiers.” Click here for impactful interviews with Veterans on the benefits of video games.

In addition to the $100,000 prize pool donated by Verizon, the livestreams have been raising money throughout the series for the Wounded Warrior Project and have already more than doubled the $10,000 fundraising goal. Donations will be open until August 8th, 4:45pm PT.

“We are proud to partner with Verizon once again to support the Wounded Warrior Project,” said Artur Plociennik, World of Warships’ Regional Publishing Director. “We have an incredible community of players always eager to help and this time was no different. A significant number of our players are either Veterans or servicemembers and it’s important to us to support organizations that have a direct, positive impact on our community.”

Each fundraising milestone included a random draw prize for anyone who donated, with the current and final prize being a Toaster signed by actor Jay Ellis (Top Gun: Maverick), who participated in the tournament training sessions.

More details regarding the fundraiser, tournament, and prizes can be found here.

About World of Warships
World of Warships is a free, historical, online combat PC game from Wargaming. With its massive fleet of most iconic war vessels, including four different ship classes and strategically designed environment, World of Warships provides the ultimate naval warfare gaming experience, suitable for everyone. Thanks to its largest collection of historically accurate ships available to play, World of Warships prides itself as a digital ship museum and a focal point for naval history enthusiasts.

New thematic content and innovative game modes are being added on a regular basis, providing a diverse and exciting gameplay to its broad player base.

One franchise – multiple platforms
After the successful launch of World of Warships on PC, its unique gameplay and design has been adapted to bring free massive naval battles to other platforms with World of Warships: Legends available on PlayStation and Xbox and World of Warships Blitz on iOS and Android mobile devices.

Official website:  https://worldofwarships.com

About Wargaming
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 5,500 employees and offices spread all over the world. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Their flagship products include the massively popular free-to-play hit World of Tanks and the strategic naval action game World of Warships.

Official website: ​www.wargaming.com

About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology, communications, information and entertainment products and services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $128.3 billion in 2020. The company offers data, video and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control.
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SWEET CHILD O’ BRINE – THE FALCONEER: WARRIOR EDITION LAUNCHES WITH INSPIRATIONAL SING-ALONG SEA SHANTY

Vocalist Mikee Goodman (SikTh, Disco Elysium) and violinist Abi Fry (Bat For Lashes, British Sea Power) lend their unique musical talents to celebrate today’s launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch

Watford UK, 5th August, 2021. Find inspiration in the skies and oceans of the Great Ursee… global video games publisher Wired Productions and visionary independent developer Tomas Sala mark today’s launch of The Falconeer: Warrior Edition with a motivational sea shanty video game launch trailer.
 
Following the original launch on the Xbox family of devices and PC, this definitive edition of the BAFTA-nominated, open-world air combat game now lifts off on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. The Falconeer: Warrior Edition includes extensive new updates and all DLC packs to date, as well as today’s brand-new expansion, Edge of the World (which is also available separately on PC and the Xbox family of devices).
 
The original sea shanty composition for the launch trailer is written and sung by Mikee Goodman (SixTh, Disco Elysium), and features violin from Abi Fry (Bat For Lashes, British Sea Power). This ‘Ode To Captain Sala’ is a celebration of what can be achieved when you believe in your vision, just like Tomas Sala did with The Falconeer.

Watch the inspirational ‘Ode To Captain Sala’ The Falconeer: Warrior Edition sea shanty launch trailer:

“We wanted to mark the launch of The Falconeer: Warrior Edition with something fun and unique, which also exemplified the inspiring story of how ‘Captain Sala’ had a dream and singlehandedly pursued that vision to great critical acclaim,” said Leo Zullo, Managing Director at Wired Productions.
 
“I’m delighted that the release of the Warrior Edition means new Falconeers are taking to the skies and pledging their allegiances to one of the disparate factions seeking dominion over the Great Ursee,” said Tomas Sala, Creator of The Falconeer.

About The Falconeer: Warrior Edition
The Falconeer: Warrior Edition includes extensive new updates and features every single DLC pack released since its original launch on the Xbox family of devices and Steam. This includes The Kraken, The Hunter and Atun’s Folly, as well as the brand-new expansion, Edge of the World, which adds new mini campaigns, new missions, new locations and more. Further additions and updates include the re-recording of significant voice-over work, and a streamlined prologue tutorial. Previously available exclusively to PC and the Xbox family of devices, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch owners can finally begin their journey, taking to the skies of The Great Ursee aboard a giant Warbird.

The Falconeer: Warrior Edition is available now for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, for £24.99 / €29.99 / $29.99, and Nintendo Switch for £29.99 / €34.99 / $34.99 and can be purchased from all good retailers worldwide. Find out where to buy your copy on the Wired Productions store. The digital release for Nintendo Switch is priced  at £24.99 / $29.99 / €29.99 and is available now on the eShop.

The Edge of the World DLC will be available to purchase for the Xbox family of devices on the Microsoft Store and for PC via Steam for £6.99 / $7.99 / €7.99. The expansion is also available as part of The Falconeer: Warrior Edition on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.

The Falconeer is an extraordinary work of personal expression and left field game design, from maverick solo developer Tomas Sala, featuring intense aerial dogfights aboard a giant warbird, deep exploration of a mysterious oceanic world, a beautifully original art style, epic set pieces, award-winning music, and richly immersive storytelling.

For more information, visit TheFalconeer.com, chat on Twitter or join the official Discord.

About Wired Productions
Wired Productions is an independent video games publisher based in Watford, UK. Wired has produced and published award-winning titles across all major platforms and its games are curated to deliver on its mantra: ‘Driven by Passion.’ Bringing games to market in both physical and digital media, notable launches to date include The Falconeer, Those Who Remain, Deliver Us The Moon, Close to the Sun, GRIP: Combat Racing, Victor Vran: Overkill Edition, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood and The Town of Light. Recently, Wired Productions announced its upcoming slate of titles during Wired Direct. Upcoming titles include, Lumote, Arcade Paradise, Martha Is Dead, Tin Hearts, Tiny Troopers: Global Ops and The Last Worker.

About Tomas Sala
BAFTA nominated Tomas Sala is an independent game artist and designer as well as the co-founder of game studio Little Chicken Game Company. known to most gamers for his exotic Skyrim Mod series: Moonpath to Elsweyr, Tomas has developed a unique visual style over the years that have helped turn helped turn games such as Rekt! (iOS/Switch), SXPD (iOS) and TrackLab (PSVR) into unique visual and interactive experiences, before creating the critically acclaimed The Falconeer.

Celebrate the End of Summer in 80’s Synthwave Style in the ‘Vaporwaves Vibes’ Event, Now Live in Habbo!

Helsinki, Finland, August 5th 2021 — Escape to iconic 80s-era Miami this month in Habbo – the music, the architecture, the fashion and, yes, even the mullets! This of course means new, limited edition rares, furnis, clothing items and bundles, so “synth” up your summer in Habbo today!

During the Vaporwave Vibes event you’ll need Floppy Disks and Futuristic Rubik’s Cubes, which you can earn by participating in official games and activities, to craft various Miami-retro styled items and clothing. Plus, you’ll be able to convert some of your Miami-style furni into neon-colored digital equivalents using the Digitizer, a new crafting table to help you synth-out your rooms to provide that clubby Miami vibe.

For more information, visit: https://www.habbo.com/community/article/29380/vaporwave-such-a-vibe

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