NARAKA’s all-new faction clash hits official servers March 11; Omni’s Nightmare is NARAKA’s very own ‘zombie mode’ and a tactical, teamwork-oriented take on the genre.

Hangzhou, March 7th 2022 | Leading Chinese developer, 24 Entertainment, is pleased to announce its all new in-game mode, Omni’s Nightmare, where players are pitted against each other, as Heroes or the undead Evil-EntEvil-Ents; in the ultimate fight for survival. Naraka’s zombies are not the lumbering, decaying, shuffling variety; they are fast, they have fight moves, they can level up from securing kills — and they’re a bit handy at lobbing axes too!

In Omni’s Nightmare, players will be randomly assigned to one of three factions: Evil-Ent Evil-Ent, Evil-Ent LordEvil-Ent and the Heroes. If you’re assigned the role of The Hero, you win when all three of the Soul Sparks are lit. If you find yourselves in the body of the undead with The Evil-EntEvil-Ent’s or The Evil-EntEvil-Ent Lord, your way to victory will consist of defeating all The Heroes or if The Heroes fail to light the Soul Sparks in the allotted time.

Gameplay Showcase: Omni’s Nightmare Mode Introduction

While playing as the Hero (Human) for the first part of the match, you will only be equipped with ranged weapons and no ultimate move. You’ll need to fight your way through the onslaught to collect resources and submit them to 1 of 3 basements scattered around the map. Be wary of the Evel-EntEvil-Ent (Zombie) players though, they move incredibly fast, have the ability to leap to high places and also throw axes, which deal notable damage. Once you reach particular requirements, the game will move into Phase 2, in which a portal will appear and much stronger weapons are at your disposal. As a remaining human, you’ll need to fight your way through the portal realm, slaying your zombie enemies along the way with your reinforced weapons and your ultimate move (which also becomes available in Phase 2).

The map in this game mode consists of the EmberEmbers and the Shadow Corruption. Each of the EmbersEmber contains a Soul Spark, whereas the Shadow Corruption contains several Soul Lantern. Straying too far into the Shadow Corruption will cause damage to your health as a Hero, whereas remaining in the EmbersEmber — or in close proximity to a Soul Lantern — will replenish your health. Heroes must collect Rattans that can only be found in the Shadow Corruption and transport them to Soul Spark in the EmberEmber. As a Evil-Ent or Evil-Ent Lord, you’ll lose health over time while in the Ember, while you will be unaffected by the Shadow Corruption.

If it goes down to the wire, the game enters overtime; if the Heroes have ignited at least 240% of their Soulshines. Heroes and Evil-Ents will both need to grasp this last chance for victory!

Communication is key in Omni’s Nightmare, and it is vital to tap into your full potential and use the voice chat function provided. Evil-Ents and Heroes can only communicate to nearby members of their faction; whereas the Evil-Ent Lord can hear and be heard by all.

Make sure to keep up to date with all the latest NARAKA: BLADEPOINT action on the NARAKA site, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch, Steam, and Discord.

 About 24 Entertainment
24 Entertainment is a Chinese game studio founded by a group of artists, engineers, and designers; who are all gaming industry veterans. We have a shared vision of introducing global players to Eastern cultures through cutting-edge gaming technology.

GTAV and GTA Online Coming March 15 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S – Transfer Story Mode Progress Now, Plus First Details on GTA Online Profile Migration

Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online arrive for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on March 15 — delivering the action-packed, blockbuster Story Mode adventure and the dynamic, ever-evolving world of GTA Online to the latest generation consoles with a host of improvements for new and returning players.

These new versions of GTAV and GTA Online introduce high-end PC visuals to the console experience with new graphics modes featuring up to 4K resolution, a frame rate of up to 60 frames per second, improved texture quality, HDR options, and ray tracing — as well as utilizing the technical advancements of the latest console hardware for faster loading times, immersive 3D audio, support for platform-specific features, and more.

Grand Theft Auto V

Experience the interwoven stories of Franklin, Michael, and Trevor across the sun-soaked metropolis of Los Santos and the backwoods countryside of Blaine County in greater detail than ever before with stunning all new levels of visual detail.

Choose from one of three detailed new graphics settings to tailor your gameplay experience for what matters most to you. Fidelity Mode is tuned for the highest visual quality and targets 30 FPS. In this mode the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X support native 4K resolution with ray tracing enabled while the Xbox Series S supports upscaled 4K resolution.

Performance Mode is tuned for the most responsive gameplay experience and targets 60 FPS. In this mode the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X support upscaled 4K resolution while the Xbox Series S supports a resolution of 1080p. In addition, the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X have Performance RT mode, a hybrid of the Fidelity and Performance modes supporting upscaled 4K resolution with ray tracing enabled and targeting 60 FPS.

These new versions also offer across-the-board improvements including faster loading times, increased population and traffic variety, increased vegetation density, improved lighting quality across shadows, water reflections, and other elements. Plus improved anti-aliasing, motion-blur, highly detailed new explosions, fire, and much more.

There’s also new levels of responsiveness with Haptic Feedback and dynamic resistance via the Adaptive Triggers on PlayStation 5’s DualSense wireless controller, adding new sensations to weather effects, directional damage, rough road surfaces, explosions and much more. Platform-specific features also include immersive audio using Tempest 3D positional audio on PlayStation 5 and Spatial Sound on Xbox Series X|S.

Grand Theft Auto Online

The massive and unrivaled experience of GTA Online — with an unprecedented 8+ years’ worth of gameplay additions delivered across over 40 unique updates — will continue to evolve with the power of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This new generation of GTA Online includes a range of new vehicles and a new addition to the Los Santos Car Meet: Hao’s Special Works.

Hao’s Special Works encompasses best-in-class vehicle upgrades, a new class of Races using specially modified vehicles, and a weekly rotation of Hao’s Special Works Time Trials, along with a Premium Test Ride, where you can get behind the wheel of these newly modified vehicles for free.

In addition to access being included as part of GTAV, GTA Online will also now be available for the first time as a standalone title for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Plus, for the first three months from launch, GTA Online will be available to download and keep for free for PlayStation 5 players — making it easier than ever before for new players to experience everything GTA Online has to offer.

And new players might need more than just a pistol in their belt strap to survive Los Santos, so we’re introducing a new Career Builder feature designed expressly for new players – or anyone who wants to reset their character and get a fresh start – to get an introductory leg up in the criminal world of Southern San Andreas. With this system, you get a GTA$4,000,000 windfall to select essentials including Business Properties, Vehicles, and Weapons.

Furthermore, GTA Online for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S has an assortment of new quality of life improvements, including a newly designed introduction and tutorial for new players, a new front-end Main Menu that allows you to jump directly into Freemode, Heists, Races, Adversary Modes, the latest featured weekly event content, and more.

Story Mode and GTA Online Character Transfers

PS4 and Xbox One players will be able to transfer both their GTAV Story Mode progress and their current GTA Online characters and progression to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, or across console platforms, with a one-time migration for each.

Starting today, players can begin transferring their Story Mode progress by uploading a save to the Rockstar Games Social Club. To begin this process, enter GTAV on your current console account and go to the Game tab of the Pause Menu. From there, select the Upload Save Game option. Please note, you can only store one game save per platform at a time and saves will remain available to download for 90 days.

Players with a Rockstar Games Social Club account will also be able to migrate their GTA Online character progress to PS5 or Xbox Series X|S on March 15 upon loading up the game on either of these new consoles. This migration includes any Characters, GTA$, Progression, Stats, Vehicles, Properties, Weapons, Clothing, and Player-Created Jobs.*

Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online will be available digitally on March 15 through the PlayStation 5 console store and the Microsoft Store — with pre-purchase and pre-load beginning on March 8 — and physical releases coming in April. Stay tuned for more details.

*For GTA Online platform migrations, purchased GTA$ can only be transferred between platforms of the same family (PS4 -> PS5, Xbox One -> Xbox Series). All earned GTA$ will transfer regardless of platform.

New Main Scenario Quests, Battle Content, Trust System Updates and More Coming Mid-April

SQUARE ENIX® today shared new details on Patch 6.1 for FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online during the latest Letter from the Producer LIVE broadcast.

Set to launch in mid-April, Patch 6.1 will be the first major content update following the launch of the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker™ expansion pack, which signalled the epic conclusion to the Hydaelyn and Zodiark saga.

Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida shared the latest information regarding a wealth of new content coming with the Patch 6.1 series of updates that fans can look forward to, including:

·         New Main Scenario Quests – Patch 6.1 will mark the start of a new chapter for Warriors of Light.
·         “Tataru’s Grand Endeavor” – The spotlight falls upon Tataru in this new sidequest series, which will begin in Patch 6.1 and run until Patch 6.5.
·         New Role Quest – An additional story will become available after completing all Endwalker role quests.
·         PvP Updates – New PvP content known as Crystalline Conflict, PvP action updates, and a new rewards system will be implemented.
·         New Housing Area – Plots in Empyreum, the new Ishgardian residential district, will become available for purchase.
·         The Unending Codex – A new glossary of characters and terms up through Patch 6.0 can be unlocked in the main scenario of Patch 6.1. All characters and terms will not be immediately available, with new entries added as the story unfolds.
·         New Dungeon – Further details to be announced at a later date.
·         New Trial – The Endsinger’s Aria.
·         New Unreal Trial – Ultima’s Bane (Unreal).
·         New 24-Player Alliance Raid – Myths of the Realm #1.
·         Miscellaneous Updates – Additional content including job adjustments, New Game+ for Endwalker and a portion of 6.1, new Hrothgar hairstyles, more glamour plates, the ability to try on items from the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store and more.

Further details for improvements to A Realm Reborn™ main scenario quests were also revealed. Among them, the new Duty Support System, based off the existing Trust system, will be implemented for A Realm Reborn (2.0) content in Patch 6.1.With this new system, all 4-player main scenario dungeons and trials will be able to be completed with NPCs. The Duty Support System will also be expanded in future updates to support Patch 2.x content, as well as Heavensward™ expansion content and beyond.

Looking ahead, future Patch 6.1x updates will include:

·         New Ultimate Duty – A new Ultimate challenge, Dragonsong’s Reprise, is coming in Patch 6.11 ·         Side Story Quests – Various new side story quests will launch including the “Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures” in Patch 6.15 and “Omega: Beyond the Rift” sometime in the Patch 6.1x series. ·         New Tribal Quests – Starting in Patch 6.15, players will be able to experience new Arkasodara tribe quests for battle classes and jobs.
·         New Custom Deliveries – Ameliance Leveilleur Custom Deliveries coming with Patch 6.15. ·         Data Center Travel – Planned for Patch 6.18, Data Center Travel will allow players to visit Worlds in different logical data centers within the same physical data center.

For more details, visit the Patch 6.1 promotional site at: https://sqex.to/EhA8o

For more details, please watch the archived stream here: https://sqex.to/7k7R1

With more than 25 million total registered players, there has never been a better time for newcomers to begin their adventures in the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online saga. The expanded Free Trial now includes all content from A Realm Reborn and the Heavensward expansion (and updates through Patch 3.56), as well as an additional playable race (Au Ra), and three additional playable jobs (Dark Knight, Astrologian, and Machinist). Free Trial players can enjoy hundreds of hours of award-winning gameplay and story experiences equivalent to two full FINAL FANTASY titles, without limit on playtime. More information is available here: http://sqex.to/FFXIVFreeTrial

For more information on FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker, visit the official site at: https://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/endwalker/.

Endwalker Site: https://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/endwalker/
SQUARE ENIX® Press Site: https://www.square-enix-press.com/
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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 164 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 83 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

Convert INETRIUM to MARBLEX for In-Game Exchanges and Out-of-Game Utilization

LOS ANGELES – MAR. 4, 2022 – Netmarble Corp., a leading developer and publisher of mobile games, is thrilled to announce the completion of its blockchain ecosystem integration for its dark fantasy open world mobile RPG A3: Still Alive with the formal addition of INETRIUM as part of its new content added to the game today.

INETRIUM is a utility token on the MBX, which is Netmarble’s own currency. It will be implemented by many games, including A3:Still Alive Global – By collecting Inetrion Ore in the new Level 190-or-above Inetrion Dungeon after using a Feather of Protection, players can refine their ore to mint a new INETRIUM coin. From there, players can exchange INETRIUM for MBX, which can be exchanged for services outside the game, once MBX Wallet service activates in the near future. As part of Netmarble’s commitment to offer extensive value to players, the company will not sell its own coins to the public, preventing any rug pull issue.

Pre-registration is currently on-going HERE; While numbers of in-game benefits can be obtained upon the pre-register, the players are urged to not to miss out on many rewards via collaboration events with KLAY Provision.

Other A3: STILL ALIVE content that will go live in the next update includes:

• Inetrion Express Pass– By acquiring this pass, new players can kick off their A3: Still Alive journey at Level 190 so they can enter the Inetrion Dungeon. Those who acquire the Premium Inetrion Express Pass are guaranteed to receive a Combat power of 4.3M with provided equipment, Soul Linkers and Accessories.
• Holy Artifact Growth System – When players reach Level 200, they can place equipment in the new “Holy Artifact” slots to let certain option stats grow depending on which equipment is placed in certain spots.

Set in an apocalyptic fantasy world of swords and sorcery, A3: Still Alive is a cross-genre mobile experience that pairs the enormous and living worlds of Open-World RPGs with the extreme combat of Battle Royale. Players must be vigilant in an always-open Player vs.

Player (PvP) environment as they fight against enemies with intense hack & slash combat and prove their mettle in a variety of PvP and Player vs. Environment (PvE) modes. A3: Still Alive is beautifully rendered with splendid console-quality 3D graphics that are brought to life thanks to the outstanding optimization of the Unity Engine.

A3: Still Alive is now available as a free digital download (with in-app purchases) on Apple’s App Store and Google Play, in 172 countries around the world. The game is also available for download as an Open Beta for Windows PC via A3: Still Alive’s  website.

For more information, please visit the official website and forum, and follow A3: Still Alive on Facebook and YouTube.

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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 Marvel Future Revolution, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, 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

Earn a Bonus on All Payphone Hits – Plus Free Supply Stashes from Franklin, a GTA$200K Bonus for Assassins, and More

Some business isn’t safe to discuss on an iFruit. The FIB has eyes and ears everywhere, after all. That’s why Franklin prefers calling his dirtiest business in on untraceable public lines.

Payphone Hits are lucrative, freelance assassinations available to Agency owners who’ve completed at least three Security Contracts. Help solidify your Agency’s reputation and complete any Payphone Hit this week to earn an extra 50% GTA$ and RP.

After successfully completing your first Hit, you’ll be able to call Franklin from anywhere in Freemode to request another. For the next seven days, Franklin expects to be inundated with client requests, so don’t be shy about calling often to check if there are any new hits available.

As always, completing optional Assassination Bonuses will beef up your payday. Regardless, players who complete three Payphone Hits this week will net an additional bonus of GTA$200K (delivered within 72 hours of completion).

There’s more than one reason to drop your new partner a line. If you find yourself in need of a care package in Freemode, call Franklin from your Contacts list to request a free Supply Stash filled with Grenades, Sticky Bombs, Ammo, Armor, and Health.

If you need even more firepower, invest in a personal Agency Armory and top up your Mk II ammo, unlock exclusive weapon finishes for hitting your targets, and more.

2X GTA$ and RP on Gerald’s Last Play Missions

Gerald’s looking to get out of the black market and go legit – keep an eye out for calls from the big man himself or give him a ring to help him out with any of his six Gerald’s Last Play Missions to earn 2X GTA$ and RP.

2X GTA$ and RP on Running Back (Remix)

This week marks the return of three action-packed multiplayer modes, each delivering a unique and distinct flavor of whiplash: Hunting Pack (Remix), Running Back (Remix), and Hippy Hunting.

Few traditions are as American as Running Back (Remix): a nimble Runner behind the wheel of a pint-sized Panto must face down a squad of imposing Tezeracts to reach the opposing team’s end zone. Win or lose, both sides will earn Double Rewards, all week long. Ready? Break.

3X GTA$ and RP on Business Battles

Reap Triple Rewards going up against your fellow entrepreneurs in Business Battles of all types, including Assassinations, Vehicle Exports, Car Meets, Merryweather Drops, and more.

3X GTA$ and RP on Criminal Damage

Also keep an eye out for the opportunity to cause wanton destruction in the Criminal Damage Freemode Event, also paying out 3X GTA$ and RP this week.

Car Meet Prize Ride: Dinka Sugoi

Out-maneuver your fellow racers and the LSPD by placing top 3 in Pursuit Races for 5 days in a row this week to take the Dinka Sugoi home for free.

Test Out the Dinka Sugoi, Annis S80RR, and Albany V-STR
Looking for a new whip? Swing by the Test Track in the LS Car Meet to give the Dinka Sugoi, Annis S80RR, and Albany V-STR a cursory spin before you commit to purchasing.

This Week on the Podium: The Vapid Flash GT

Make sure to stop by The Diamond Casino & Resort to give the Lucky Wheel its daily spin. This week’s top prize on the podium is the Vapid Flash GT, a hatchback that feels equally at home parked in a strip-mall lot or tearing up mud on an off-road rally course.

Discounts:
Agents are known for their gadgetry and weaponry. Don’t get caught lacking… outfit your Agency accordingly with this week’s discounts:

• Franklin Services – Free Supply Stash
• Heavy Rifle – 30% off
• Coil Stun Gun – 25% off
• Coil Compact EMP Launcher – 25% off
• The Contract Weapon Finishes – 30% off
• All Ammo and Body Armor – 30% off

Prime Gaming 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.

To ensure access to future benefits, make sure to visit Prime Gaming and sign up.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

Ghostrunner Returns with New Protagonist, Levels, and Story in Project_Hel DLC Today

Now on PlayStation and Xbox Consoles, PC; Base Game Free on PS5 via PlayStation Plus

CALABASAS, Calif. — Mar. 3, 2022 — Publishers 505 Games, alongside developers and partners One More Level, All In! Games, 3D Realms, and Slipgate Ironworks™, today launch Project_Hel, a prequel DLC for the million-selling first-person cyberpunk action game Ghostrunner. Return to the dystopian Dharma Tower as a brutally powerful antihero in a new campaign for $14.99/€14.99/£12.49 across console and PC platforms globally. Stay tuned to Ghostrunner’s official Twitter channel for updates on the Nintendo Switch version’s upcoming release.

Just prior to the events of the original Ghostrunner storyline, a combat android known as Hel begins her own violent mission: quelling a rebellion at the base of the tower-city. Yet Hel’s true motivation takes root in hatred toward the creators keeping her chained between assignments. Internal programming keeps her from slaughtering them outright, so she begrudgingly follows orders while looking for loopholes to disrupt her creators’ grand plans.

Unlike regular Ghostrunners, Hel contains no biological parts, instead driven by a cobbled-together AI rendering her unstable, impulsive, and angry. These traits manifest in Project_Hel’s new Rage bar. Fill it up by killing enemies to gain abilities injecting fresh blood into Ghostrunner’s one-hit-one-kill combat. Reject death with the attack-negating Shield, bypass enemy defenses with Unblockable strikes, and strike from afar with devastating energy Surges.

Instead of using a Gap Jammer grappling hook like original protagonist Jack, Hel’s powerful Super Jump provides aggressive movement capabilities both for traversal and combat. She can also air dash significantly further and use a Sensory Boost to quickly visualize their trajectory. These differences give Hel her own feel and style appealing to Ghostrunner veterans and newcomers alike. Upgrade her capabilities even further with a revamped progression system.

Face off against new challengers, including four enemy types and two bosses. Carve through the seven imaginative levels while mastering Hel’s intricacies and rebelling against her creators. Ascend the neon cityscapes to the tune of additional tracks from electronic artist Daniel Deluxe. Uncover more context in this action-packed prequel story by gathering hidden collectibles. Learn how Hel rises to become one of the toughest bosses in the original Ghostrunner plot. 

Project_Hel is available now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG. The Nintendo Switch version will launch in the near future. 

The Ghostrunner base game is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Amazon Luna, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG. Throughout March, Ghostrunner on PlayStation 5 will be free for PlayStation Plus members.

Ghostrunner is published by H2 Interactive for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation in Asia, release date of PS4 and PS5 in Asia is March 4th, while that of Nintendo Switch to be communicated by H2.

For more information about Ghostrunner, including full language support, visit the official website.

NETMARBLE DELIVERS SUCCESSFUL PRESALE RESULTS FOR ‘GOLDEN BROS’

10,000 of Golden Bros’ NFT sold out in under one minute in the first presale

LOS ANGELES – MAR. 4, 2022 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, is thrilled to announce its latest presale for its upcoming Casual Shooting Game ‘Golden Bros’ ahead of its Grand Launch for iOS, Android, and Windows PC.

Following the success of its first presale on March 2, Netmarble is also excited to share the result of the game’s first presale. Golden Bros’ 10,000 GB Genesis Mystery Boxes were sold out in under one minute upon its start of the presale. These boxes include limited edition costumes and Collection Cards, which are needed to participate in Golden Bros’ Early Access. Presale NFTs have multiple benefits, including a 33% discount from its original price, unlimited durability during Golden Bros’ Early Access period, and up to 73% chance of winning a Super Rare costume.

The second sale will include GB Jennifer Mystery Boxes, including a separate limited edition costume and Collection Cards. The same 10,000 amount will be minted and be available for purchase on March 4, 11:00AM UTC at Binance NFT.

Further, Netmarble released a new gameplay trailer that introduces the game’s overall narrative below. The players can find Golden Bro’s dynamic battle plays as well as various limited edition costumes to celebrate the anticipation on Golden Bros.

‘Golden Bros’, developed by Netmarble F&C, is the latest release from Netmarble to apply blockchain technology, and related updates to be revealed progressively. While the players can celebrate the easy control and intuitive combat rules, various maps let players come up with all kinds of strategies during their battles. Loaded with a number of unique and fun ‘Bros,’ new experiences await players in each match thanks to short battle periods and the ability to construct their own growth tree through various skill configurations.

Visit the Discord, Facebook and Twitter pages for the latest information on Golden Bros. The official website can be found here: https://goldenbros.netmarble.com

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 Marvel Future Revolution, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, 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

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Free Seasonal Event Kicks off as Metaverse Platform Passes 2M User Milestone, Supporting Independent Game Developers with Featured Game Maker Fund Titles

HONG KONG – March 3, 2022 – The Sandbox, a leading decentralized gaming virtual world and a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, announced today it has launched its highly anticipated Alpha Season 2, with a wave of diverse new game experiences in progress for the Alpha Season and beyond. This comes as the entertainment metaverse surpasses two million registered users in just 13 months, showing strong global interest ahead of this year’s full launch.

The Sandbox Alpha Season 2 will welcome all registered users, including those who sign up during the four-week event, with free access to all of +35 solo and multiplayer experiences including Snoop Dogg’s Foreplay, a sneak peek at the rap legend’s Snoopverse, and Hong Kong’s Star Ferry Pier, a time-traveling tour of the city’s famous pier brought to life by the South China Morning Post’s historic archive. For the first time, Mac users can participate alongside PC players. Experiences will be introduced each weekday, including upgraded versions of content introduced in Season 1, new original experiences including a fashion show event, new tracks from DJ and entertainer Blond:ish to keep the crowd dancing in Club XYZ, and a new transportation hub. Through play-to-earn, players can complete more than 200 gameplay quests to earn raffle tickets that offer a chance to win a Season 2 Alpha Pass for free. A total of 10,000 Season 2 Alpha Passes are available, each of which grants a chance to win up to 1,000 $SAND rewards.

Four new titles supported by The Sandbox Game Maker Fund, established to support independent game developers, are included in Alpha Season 2. More experiences are in development, as the Game Maker Fund is funding deeper and richer games in multiple categories ranging from platform games to RPGs to racing and social experiences. A sneak peek at some of the Game Maker-funded experiences can be seen here:

The Sandbox is making strong progress in hinting at the possibilities of the Metaverse – open, fun, culturally rich, avatar-centric, story-driven activities supporting women, diversity, art, fashion, lifestyle, and more – as Alpha Season 2 begins, with our team, the community, and our partners creating exciting new content to support our two million users,” said Sebastien Borget, COO and Co-Founder of The Sandbox. “Alpha Season 2 will build on the success of the first Alpha Season, which attracted over 200K visitors, earned 90% positive feedback, and distributed over 5M $SAND.”

Part virtual real estate, part amusement park, The Sandbox fully embraces the idea of the metaverse as a continuous shared digital space where worlds and heroes collide to make magic. Sign up for the newsletter here to be notified of upcoming events in The Sandbox, including updates on Alpha Season 2.

Find more information on The Sandbox on our Medium page: https://medium.com/sandbox-game.

About The Sandbox

The Sandbox, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, is one of the decentralized virtual worlds that has been fueling the recent growth of virtual real estate demand having partnered with major IPs and brands including Warner Music Group, Ubisoft, The Rabbids, Gucci Vault, The Walking Dead, Snoop Dogg, Adidas, Deadmau5, Steve Aoki, Richie Hawtin, The Smurfs, Care Bears, Atari, ZEPETO, CryptoKitties, and more. Building on existing The Sandbox IP that has more than 40 million global installs on mobile, The Sandbox metaverse offers players and creators a decentralized and intuitive platform to create immersive 3D worlds and game experiences and to safely store, trade, and monetize their creations. For more information, please visit www.sandbox.game and follow the regular updates on Twitter, Medium, and Discord.

About Animoca Brands

Animoca Brands, a Deloitte Tech Fast winner and ranked in the Financial Times list of High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021, is a leader in digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification. It develops and publishes a broad portfolio of products including the REVV token and SAND token; original games including The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and Crazy Defense Heroes; and products utilizing popular intellectual properties including Formula 1®, Disney, WWE, Power Rangers, MotoGP™, and Doraemon. The company has multiple subsidiaries, including The Sandbox, Blowfish Studios, Quidd, GAMEE, nWay, Pixowl, Bondly, and Lympo. Animoca Brands has a growing portfolio of more than 150 investments in NFT-related companies and decentralized projects that are contributing to building the open metaverse, including Axie Infinity, OpenSea, Dapper Labs (NBA Top Shot), Yield Guild Games, Harmony, Alien Worlds, Star Atlas, and others. For more information visit www.animocabrands.com or follow on Twitter or Facebook.

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Raw Fury and South Louisiana-based Geography of Robots team up with local sludge band Thou for the upcoming adventure game, launching March 24

STOCKHOLM – March 3, 2022 – Raw Fury and game dev collaborative Geography of Robots have announced NORCO Special Edition and the NORCO Original Soundtrack, produced in collaboration with Louisiana-based sludge metal band Thou and available on March 24. NORCO Special Edition will include both the recently announced The Art of NORCO digital artbook and the NORCO Original Soundtrack, containing the complete score by NORCO composer Gewgawly I plus a full album by Thou. The soundtrack will also be available on music streaming platforms on March 25, as well as for purchase separately.

Listen to exclusive samples from NORCO’s OST: YouTube

Play the first full act of NORCO for free: Steam

The first-ever winner of the TRIBECA Games Award, NORCO blurs the boundaries between art and video games. Heavily inspired by the titular town of Norco, Louisiana, and the greater New Orleans region, it’s no surprise that Geography of Robots sought to team up with fellow local artists and longtime friends, sludge metal band Thou. NORCO’s OST will feature the complete in-game score by Gewgawly I (a member of Geography of Robots), as well as an album’s worth of new songs by Thou, whose past works include over a dozen LPs worth of music and collaborations with divergent artists like Emma Ruth Rundle and The Body.

NORCO and NORCO Special Edition will be released digitally on March 24 for PC and Mac. The game’s full first act is available now as a free download on Steam, and progress can be carried over to the final product when it launches.

About NORCO

NORCO takes place in a gritty, distorted version of South Louisiana. While searching for your missing brother in the aftermath of your mother’s death, you’ll team up with a fugitive security android and explore the sinking suburbs, run-down strip malls, drainage ditches, and verdant industrial swamps of Louisiana’s petrochemical hinterlands. Geography of Robots blends true stories and personal history with inspirations from Southern Gothic literature and pulp fiction to create a uniquely dark and captivating game experience.

About Geography of Robots

Geography of Robots is a game dev collab that explores the hidden geographies, conspiracies, folklore, and environmental histories of the American South in a collection of games, interactive fiction, and other experiments.

About Thou

Thou is an American sludge metal band from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The band’s line-up consists of Bryan Funck (vocals), Andy Gibbs (guitar), Matthew Thudium (guitar and vocals), Mitch Wells (bass), KC Stafford (guitar and vocals), and Tyler Coburn (drums). Their experimental style and DIY approach to touring has become a defining characteristic of the band and its aesthetic. Thou’s lyrics often espouse anarchist views.

About Raw Fury

Raw Fury is a boutique indie (un)publisher founded in 2015 by Jonas Antonsson, Gordon Van Dyke and David Martinez. We do not care about genres or mechanics. We care about experiences and emotions. We want to help developers make magic.