Triple Rewards on the Halloween Bunker Series as Madness Descends in Los Santos Plus, a Crop of Psychedelic Peyote Plants Blooms in the Hills

The macabre and surreal continues to torment the people of Los Santos this Halloween season with Phantom Cars and Slasher-style psychos terrorizing Freemode, along with lights and objects hovering in the sky. Proceed with caution and watch your back for public menaces terrorizing your neighborhood.

Halloween Horrors: Triple Rewards on the Halloween Bunker Series, 2X GTA$ and RP on Halloween-themed Modes, Plus Sightings of Psychedelic Peyote Plants
An underground bunker sounds like a safe place to ride out the chaos of Halloween — until the killers find a way in, turning your safehouse into a claustrophobic nightmare. Make the most of a bleak scenario by taking advantage of Triple Rewards on the entire Halloween Bunker Series, featuring a grim trio of Slasher maps that take place in the guts of the Bunker, Missile Base, and The Diamond Casino & Resort.

Also, you’ll still earn 2X GTA$ and RP on all the grisliest Halloween-themed activities through November 3, including Come Out to Play, Condemned, select Slasher maps, and Alien Survivals.

As if all those horrors weren’t enough, outdoorsy types hiking in open-toed shoes keep stumbling upon peyote buttons growing, not only in the foothills of the Tataviam Mountains, but also in manicured backyards. Consume them at your own risk — these plants may be small, but their psychoactive properties are formidable.

Camhedz Arcade Cabinet Available Through November 3

Time is running out for Arcade owners to add the Camhedz cabinet to their Arcade. But once you’ve obtained it from the Pixel Emporium site, it’ll remain available to play even after it is no longer offered for sale.

Business Battle Bonuses
It’s a bull market out there, as far as illicit cargo is concerned. You might notice that Business Battles are occurring more often because of this spike in supply. It’s your job to satisfy the demand — in return, you’ll be rewarded with Double Rewards on all Business Battles, as well as the Orange Skull Emissive Mask and Street Crimes Red Gangs Tee for winning the Event Cargo.

Play to Unlock the Pegassi Toreador Shark Camo Livery
Play this week and receive the Shark Camo Livery for the Pegassi Toreador, the ultimate cover for when life requires you to dive underneath the waves and evade detection.

Car Meet Prize Ride and Challenge
Speed demons and LS Car Meet members who manage to place first or second in the Street Race Series for four days in a row will earn the keys to the Obey Tailgater S as a reward for their continued tenacity, drive, and reckless disregard for the laws of the road.

Test Track Vehicles: Ocelot Pariah, Pfister Comet S2, and Emperor Vectre
If you’re in the market for a new tunable vehicle, stop by the Test Track and give the Ocelot Pariah, Pfister Comet S2, and Emperor Vectre a cursory spin around the columns: see how it fares against the clock in a Time Trial, and challenge a friend (or foe) to a Scramble, all at no cost to you.

This Week on the Podium: A Custom Albany Lurcher
Swing by The Diamond Casino & Resort anytime this week to spin the Lucky Wheel – you’re sure to walk away with GTA$, RP, clothing, snacks, or all sorts of mystery prizes. If you’re lucky, this week’s top prize on the podium is the Albany Lurcher wrapped in The Ripper livery: a stylish hearse that will send a chill down the spines of foes and onlookers alike.

Discounts
Don’t miss out on the fun this week: get yourself an Arcade and turn it into the retro hangout and Diamond Casino Heist base of operations of your dreams, with 40% off all Arcade locations, upgrades, and modifications.

There are also discounts on a variety of vehicles designed to strike terror into the hearts of mortals across the spectrum, including hulking Arena War vehicles, the tuner-friendly Pfister Growler, and more.

Vehicles:

• MTL Nightmare Cerberus – 50% off
• Declasse Nightmare Brutus – 50% off
• HVY Nightmare Scarab – 50% off
• Vapid Nightmare Imperator – 50% off
• Annis Nightmare ZR380 – 50% off
• Western Nightmare Deathbike – 50% off
• LCC Sanctus – 35% off
• Pfister Growler – 30% 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, along with a free LCC Sanctus motorcycle, available at Southern San Andreas Super Autos.

Prime Gaming members can also take advantage of exclusive discounts, including 70% off the Western Company Besra and Truffade Z-Type through November 17.

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

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

RICK ASTLEY RECLAIMS THE “RICKROLL” FOR MARVEL’S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

The music legend appears in a new tongue-in-cheek video for the game’s intergalactic launch that features his global hit “Never Gonna Give You Up”

SYDNEY (October 29, 2021) – Rick Astley and video game developer Eidos-Montréal, a Square Enix studio, have released a video showing the ‘80s icon donning his quintessential quiff and tricking gamers into inadvertently becoming a victim of the classic meme. The video, created for today’s launch of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, puts Rick in the role of a mysterious hacker who develops a mischievous ruse to Rickroll players within the game.

Watch The Galaxy’s Greatest Rickroll here

Of his involvement, Rick Astley said: “For years I’ve been biding my time, patiently waiting for the perfect moment to take back ownership of the Rickroll. When I found out Never Gonna Give You Up was in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, it was clear this was the opportunity I had been waiting for!”

He continued: “In all seriousness though, I’m genuinely excited to be part of the game’s soundtrack, to feature alongside so many wonderful songs that defined a decade and have personally influenced my youth and musical career. With the game’s music focused on the ‘80s, I expect many gamers, particularly the younger ones, will be hearing some of the featured tracks for the first time. I hope these songs bringplayers the same joy and inspiration they gave me, and spur them on while they’re saving the Galaxy!”

Music is intrinsic to Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, and Never Gonna Give You Up features alongside 30 other classic ’80s pop and rock tracks in the game’s licensed soundtrack, such as Mötley Crüe, Bonnie Tyler, Billy Idol, Pat Benetar, Def Leppard, and BLONDIE.

Listen to the Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Original Video Game Playlist here

View the full licensed tracklist here

An innovative gameplay mechanic called the Huddle gives players the opportunity to motivate the Guardians during combat by giving them a pep talk that takes inspiration from famous song lyrics. It is this sequence, that Rick takes advantage of, to lead gamers down a path that ultimately leads to one outcome, the Rickroll, with players left confused and confronted with a dancing Rick and his seminal ‘80s hit, Never Gonna Give You Up.

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is available now on PlayStation®5 console, PlayStation®4 console, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, PC, and streaming via GeForce NOW. 

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About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media. For more information visit https://www.marvel.com 

© 2021 MARVEL

About Eidos-Montréal

Established in 2007, Eidos-Montréal™ is a premiere developer of interactive entertainment based on new intellectual properties and beloved franchises including the acclaimed Tomb Raider® and Deus Ex® series. Renowned as master storytellers, the studio builds immersive worlds and adventures that create lasting memories for players across the globe. Eidos-Montréal crafts its multiple interactive projects with close-knit teams in a hybrid work environment, keeping their focus on creativity and technological innovation.

Eidos-Montréal and its network of studios, Eidos-Sherbrooke™ and Eidos-Shanghai™, are part of the Square Enix® group of companies. More information on Eidos-Montréal can be found at https://eidosmontreal.com.

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.

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

© 2021 MARVEL. Developed by Eidos Montréal.

EIDOS and EIDOS MONTRÉAL are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix Limited. SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.  

Ghostrunner Unleashes Halloween Cosmetics, Celebrates Anniversary, Roadmap to the Future

Ghostrunner Free for Amazon Prime Members Until Nov. 1 

CALABASAS, Calif. — Oct. 28, 2021 — Publisher 505 Games, alongside developers and partners All In! Games, One More Level, 3D Realms, and Slipgate Ironworks™, today launched new Halloween cosmetic content for Ghostrunner, kicking off a month of exciting events to celebrate the series’ one-year anniversary. 

The newest DLC enhances the critically-acclaimed first-person action game with a nod to October’s ghoulish vibes. Wield six new spooky swords, including the pumpkin-inspired Jack-O’, a ghostly Shroud blade, and four alien-themed katanas: Anomaly, Monstrosity, Night Terror, and Carnivore. Equip the new katanas & set of gloves to complete Jack’s costume, all for $4.99 / €4.99 /£4.69.

Until November 1st, Amazon Prime subscribers can claim a free Ghostrunner code on GOG as well as a katana exclusive to that platform (not available in Greater China). GOG players can also enhance the cyber-ninja’s style with cosmetic DLCs including the Winter pack, Metal Ox pack, and Neon pack at discounted rates.This opportunity follows other free Prime Gaming giveaways with Genshin Impact, Knockout City, and Roblox. 

“Ghostrunner continues to impress with its emphasis on breakneck speed and demand for finesse, but a huge draw for series’ fans is the cyberpunk aesthetic,” said Neil Ralley, 505 Games President. “The Halloween DLC adds to the game’s style, and we hope our players enjoy it as they await the big news we have in store in the coming weeks, months, and maybe even years…”

Developer One More Level also updated the Ghostrunner roadmap revealing the upcoming Ultimate DLC and other additions to the acclaimed game. In addition to these game expansions, Ghostrunner fans can expect a series of giveaways, developer interviews and more in the leadup to the New Year. 

Ghostrunner is available now 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 at SRP with holiday discounts on the horizon. During the Steam Halloween sale, pick up Ghostrunner for $12.99 at 60% off.

Ghostrunner is published by H2 Interactive for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation in Asia; release date of Halloween DLC on PlayStation Asia and Korea is Oct 29 in Asia, while the release date of Nintendo Switch in Asia and PlayStation in Japan will be communicated by H2.

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

1.0 Release Introduces New Locations, Atmospheric Scare Events, Enlarged Areas, and More

Prague, Czech Republic – October 28, 2021 – Horror Story: Hallowseed, a story-driven psychological horror game following a terrorized man in search of his missing friends, leaves Early Access to terrify PC players with its 1.0 release today. 

Developer Jeff Winner and publisher 1C Entertainment have completely re-imagined content from the Early Access version. The full release includes a larger map, new levels, puzzles, and items, a redesigned forest area and house, upgraded visuals, improved sound effects, a frightening ending, and more.

All was well with a group of friends enjoying a camping trip in the remote woods of Hallowseed–until things went horribly wrong. A demonic terror stalks the night, haunting the woods, and a bizarre event leaves Michael alone with his friends nowhere to be found.

Now, stranded in the eerie forest of a forgotten settlement, Michael embarks on the most terrifying journey of his life to uncover the truth behind the horrors all around him, find his friends, and get the hell out of this God-forsaken place as fast as they can.

Explore the haunted mansion, its daunting underground, and the surrounding woods to find clues about the mysterious disappearances, but interact with the environment with caution. Horror Story: Hallowseed is filled with petrifying events activated by Michael’s actions. Solve puzzles, unlock secret levels, beware of the obscure power lurking in the shadows, and discover Michael’s own shocking connection with this wretched place.

A story-rich terror told with atmospheric sounds and stunning visuals, Hallowseed marks the first chapter in the immersive Horror Story series inspired by classic modern horror movies Insidious, The Conjuring, and The Exorcism of Emily Rose.

Horror Story: Hallowseed will be available for PC via Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store and other digital stores today, Oct. 28, at 7 pm CEST / 10 am PT, for USD 19.99 / EUR 19.99 with a 20% discount for a limited time. It supports English, German, Russian, Simplified Chinese, French, and Brazilian Portuguese languages.

To find out more information about the game, wishlist it on Steam, visit the official 1C Entertainment website, like its Facebook page, and follow @1C_Company and @JeffWinnerTV on Twitter.

About 1C Entertainment

1C Entertainment is an international group with offices located in Warsaw, Gdansk, Prague, Budapest, and Moscow, operating in the segments of game production, distribution, and services for video game developers. The company releases video games for all platforms through its global network of partners digitally and in retail.

1C Entertainment has successfully launched over 100 game titles, including the critically acclaimed series -IL-2 Sturmovik, King’s Bounty, Men of War, and Space Rangers. Recent releases include such games as Ancestors Legacy, Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark, Ion Fury, and Deep Sky Derelicts. For more information about 1C Entertainment and its games, please visit the official 1C Entertainment website.

About Jeff Winner

Jeff Winner is a game developer, singer, and composer known on YouTube for creating and producing the beloved Epic Metal versions of the Skyrim theme and other popular game songs. Winner has been developing Horror Story: Hallowseed, by himself, since 2016. For more information, visit the official Jeff Winner Youtube Channel.

Barcelona-Based Studio Joins Growing Team of Internal Mobile Studio Resources

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — October 28, 2021 — Activision today announced the acquisition of Barcelona-based mobile game developer Digital Legends. The development studio joins Activision’s growing roster of wholly-owned, independent studio teams; and will be supporting development of an unannounced new mobile title within the Call of DutyTM universe. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“This is an incredible team of development pros at Digital Legends, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome them to the Activision team,” said Rob Kostich, President, Activision. “This is a great step forward as we continue to build additional world-class development resources focused on creating exciting and innovative content for our players.”

“Digital Legends’s tenure developing highly-polished mobile titles is unparalleled,” said Chris Plummer, Head of Mobile, Activision. “More importantly though, our teams already have been collaborating very closely for much of this year. We are building a world-class mobile development roster of talent and teams, and we look forward to what’s to come.”

“Becoming part of the Activision family is an exciting time for us at Digital Legends,” said Xavier Carrillo-Costa, CEO and Founder, Digital Legends. “The addition of our team with years of expertise in high-quality mobile titles for mobile composed by industry veterans and emerging talent will only bolster Activision’s growing mobile talent pool. We’re very excited for the opportunity to work on one of the greatest franchises in the world.”

Digital Legends is a pioneer in mobile game development. The studio has a long, established history as a leading mobile development studio with a number of high-quality mobile titles built from the ground-up to its credits, including the award winning The RespawnablesTM series of games.

Digital Legends is already well-integrated within Activision’s mobile development organization, as the teams have been working closely throughout this year. The unannounced Call of Duty mobile title is currently in development by Activision’s newly established internal studio Solid StateTM, along with Beenox and Activision Shanghai.

The addition of Digital Legends continues Activision’s expansion of world-class development resources across the organization, including building and/or expanding development teams in Austin, Guildford, Krakow, Melbourne, Mexico City and Toronto.

About Activision

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations throughout the world and is a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), an S&P 500 company. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website at www.activision.com or by following @Activision.

ACTIVISION and CALL OF DUTY are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

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Tactical RPG Strategy Game Featuring a Variety of Iconic Anime Series Arrives on STEAM 

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (October 28, 2021) – Leading video game publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. has released SUPER ROBOT WARS 30 for PCs via STEAM® in the Americas. Players are invited to take control of a variety of their favorite giant robots and pilots to battle mutual enemies in this immersive tactical RPG strategy game. 

Featuring a unique crossover universe, SUPER ROBOT WARS 30 brings an assortment of robot anime series together to battle for their combined future. Incorporating a default lineup of 22 iconic anime series, players can command and upgrade their favorite robots and pilots in epic battles.

Additionally, SUPER ROBOT WARS 30 debuts five additional anime which have never been included in prior chapters of the video game series, including The King of Kings: GaoGaiGar VS Betterman, The Brave Police J-Decker, Knight’s & Magic, Mazinkaiser (INFINITISM), and SSSS.GRIDMAN.

Sporting a new gameplay system option designed to provide an easier playthrough for those who want to enjoy the high-quality graphics, powerful cut-in animations, and an immersive crossover storyline; SUPER ROBOT WARS 30 is set to provide a captivating experience for anime and super robot fans alike. 

*Featured Series in SUPER ROBOT WARS 30, include:

Super Electromagnetic Robot Combattler V
Mobile Suit Gundam
Mobile Suit Z Gundam
Z-MSV
Mobile Suit Gundam Char’s Counterattack
M-MSV
Mobile Suit V Gundam
Mobile Suit Gundam NT (Narrative)
Heavy Metal L-Gaim
The Brave Police J-Decker
The King of Braves GaoGaiGar FINAL
The King of Kings: GaoGaiGar VS Betterman
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III – Glorification
Code Geass Lelouch of the Re;surrection
Getter Robo Armageddon
Mazinger Z: Infinity
Mazinkaiser (INFINITISM)
Magic Knight Rayearth
Gun X Sword
Majestic Prince
Knight’s & Magic
SSSS.GRIDMAN

SUPER ROBOT WARS 30 is available now for PCs via STEAM® in the Americas. For information on this and other products from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., please visit www.bandainamcoent.com or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS, or join the conversation on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of the BANDAI NAMCO Group, is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z®, and ONE PIECE®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS

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SINGAPORE — Oct. 28, 2021 — Indie game studio Mixed Realms has launched the latest major update for the roguelite party-based deck-building RPG Gordian Quest on Steam Early Access, which brings new story content for the campaign, the long-awaited introduction of PvP, leaderboards, and additional gameplay improvements.

Here’s what’s new in Gordian Quest’s big October update:

• Campaign Act 3: The third of four planned campaign acts is here, featuring new enemies, locations, NPCs, quests, and gameplay mechanics as your parties venture to the icy mountains of the Faded Peaks.
• Skirmish PvP Mode: Go head-to-head against other players in this competitive 1v1 experience pitting your team of three heroes against those of your opponents.
• Endless Realm Mode Leaderboards: Show your skills in weekly and all-time leaderboards for the Endless Realm Mode.
• New Realm Mode Bosses: Five new bosses join Realm Mode to create a more diverse and varied experience with each new run.
• Additional Gameplay Improvements: Discover 40 new Legendary items, a new node interaction type (Exploration), the ability to create higher tiers of runes, updated enemy AI and more.

Gordian Quest is an epic RPG inspired by old-school classics like Ultima and Wizardry, using modern gaming concepts like deck-building and turn-based strategic combat. Form parties of heroes and lead and manage them on challenging missions, helping them forge bonds and discover new skills. Be fearless and unwavering as you work to unravel the curses laid upon the lands and defeat the ultimate evil at the heart of it all.

Gordian Quest is available in early access for PC on Steam, with a special 30% discount on offer from now until Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. PT. For more information on the game, visit https://www.mixedrealms.com/gordianquest.

About Mixed Realms

We are a Singapore-based game development studio focused on developing our own IP. We are best known for the hit VR game Sairento VR, as well as our second title, the epic roguelike deck-building RPG Gordian Quest, currently in early access. https://www.mixedrealms.com

New IP From the Talented Team Behind Nier and Drakengard Series Is Now Available on the Nintendo Switch System, PlayStation®4 Console, and Steam

LONDON (Oct. 28, 2021) – Square Enix Ltd., today announced that unique card-based RPG, Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars, is now available digitally for the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 console and PC via Steam®

In Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars, players will have the opportunity to explore a unique way of storytelling and expand their imaginations. Players will venture through a story set long ago in a world of swords and sorcery, as told by the narrative voice of the Game Master. Follow the protagonist as he sets off to slay a recently awakened Dragon in his pursuits to secure an immense reward. As he and his companions navigate through their adventure, players will participate in turn-based field and dungeon battles that unfold on a board, in the manner of traditional tabletop RPGs.
 
Expect an all-new, yet nostalgic, gaming experience from the creative talent behind the beloved NieR® and Drakengard® series, including Creative Director, YOKO TARO (Drakengard series, NieR series), Executive Producer, Yosuke Saito (NieR series) and Music Director, Keiichi Okabe (Drakengard 3, NieR series), as well as Character Designer, Kimihiko Fujisaka (Drakengard series). Starting today, fans can purchase a special bundle set, which includes the game, the Pixel Art Set DLC, and seven more DLC themed after NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139…. The DLC included in the bundle set are also available to purchase individually.
 
Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is rated PEGI 7 and is now available digitally for the Nintendo Switch system, PlayStation®4 console and PC via Steam®. A free demo is also available, which covers events prior to the beginning of the game.
 
For more information on the game, visit: https://voiceofcards.square-enix-games.com/.

Related Links:
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SQUARE ENIX Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SquareEnix
SQUARE ENIX Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SquareEnix
#VoiceOfCards

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal®. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 163 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 83 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 84 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

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

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DRAKENGARD, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, EIDOS MONTREAL, FINAL FANTASY, NIER, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. Steam is a registered trademark of Valve Corporation. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners

New Challenges Await the One-armed, Monster-Bashing, Wrecking Machine Blacksmith inspired by twisted Slavic folk tales  

Denver, CO – October 28th, 2021 – Independent games publisher Versus Evil in partnership with Breadcrumbs Interactive today announced that its darkly funny action role-playing game Yaga is launching a new DLC today, ‘Roots of Evil’ priced $9.99 / £7.49 / €8.49. The DLC, just in time for Halloween, introduces a new biome, the Corrupted Forest filled with new corrupted creatures and boss characters. This new story chapter is filled with additional side quests that tells the story of Oakvale – a village under siege by corrupted beasts. The fleeing refugees suspect Leshy, the forest spirit, and wish to have him destroyed. The Woodsman thinks otherwise and comes to our one armed hero, Ivan the Blacksmith, pleading for a more peaceful way.

Roots of Evil introduces vibrant new characters and folklore legends that Ivan must face including Kuma Lisa the trickster fox, the Trinket Kid and Gigi the Loan Shark. Ivan will also make use of new crafting opportunities, weapons and new magic items to help him on his new quest. Players will also get access to a new tool, the Pickaxe, used both for combat and exploration as well as two new metals for crafting, a new set of enhancements and other items.

“Our latest update ‘Roots of Evil’ adds a new challenging chapter to Ivan’s story. It adds the darkly twisted Corrupted Forest for players to explore through quests filled with adventure and choices, as well as a quirky cast of new characters to discover, embrace or keep at arm’s length. The folklore and mythical tales which inspired Yaga have given us a rich palette of characters and ideas to create new and exciting side quests to weave into the larger Yaga narrative”. Said Catalin Zima Zegreanu, Game Director at Breadcrumbs Interactive.

In addition to today’s new Roots of Evil DLC, new monsters have also been added to the base game as well, namely Spider Mother and Spiderlings.  For those players that suffer from Arachnophobia there is an option to replace them with a mythical goat mother and goat kids. This is topped off by various balancing and improvements to the combat and exploration of the base game of Yaga as well.

Will Ivan the one-handed blacksmith bow to the anger of the people, listen to the Woodsman’s plea or decide Leshy’s fate all on his own?

The ‘Roots of Evil’  DLC is available for the PC version of Yaga on Steam and GOG from today. An Armful Edition bundle is also available from today which includes Yaga, the game’s soundtrack and Roots of Evil DLC priced $32.25 / £24.35 / €26.99.

Head over to the game’s Steam page here.

About Yaga

Yaga’s darkly funny narrative and action role-playing premise tells the story of Ivan, a one-handed blacksmith with incredibly bad luck, who must take on the impossible tasks given to him by the tzar. Mysterious witch, Baba Yaga, keeps a keen eye over Ivan’s fate as he mashes a variety of wretched monsters and legends inspired by the disparate myths and pagan beliefs of unsettling Slavic folk tales.

About Breadcrumbs Interactive:

Breadcrumbs Interactive is a games studio focused on creating worlds that you can get lost in. We aim to make engaging single-player experiences centered around exploration and storytelling.

We are a team of game developers from Romania who worked together for several years and decided we want to create richer gaming experiences driven by discovery and curiosity. Our process involves throwing ideas around, banging heads on walls, chewing pencil heads, and wearing down books until we put together an imaginary world. We then create a trail of breadcrumbs to lead players in and let them discover it.

About Versus Evil

Founded in 2013, Versus Evil, LLC is the US based video game publisher behind critically acclaimed video games Fist Class Trouble, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire and The Banner Saga trilogy. Publishing games on all major mobile, PC and console platforms, Versus Evil works with independent development studios from around the world. The corporate philosophy is to champion for the independent game developer. For more information visit versusevil.com

Heroes of the Dark Brings Humans, Vampires, and Werewolves Together in a Dark Fantasy Strategy RPG to Save the World of Tenebris

PARIS, FRANCE – October 28, 2021 – Gameloft, a leader in the creation and publishing of games, is thrilled to announce that Heroes of the Dark, a trailblazing online strategy RPG that combines AAA production values, deep and rewarding hero collecting and a persistent world, is now available worldwide on the App Store, Google Play, and Microsoft Store, just in time for Halloween. Players can now immerse themselves into Heroes of the Dark and the fantasy world of Tenebris, where supernatural Heroes and monsters must set aside their differences to confront a great evil that threatens them all.

In Heroes of the Dark, Vampires, Werewolves and Humans join forces against the twisted High Council, led by Albus, the Vampire Emperor. From their mystical Mansion, players will recruit unique Heroes from each faction, power them up, dive into their backstories, and strategically assemble squads for 5v5 real-time battles. Only together can players capture the ultimate source of power, The Heart of Tenebris, and unite Humans, Vampires and Werewolves in peace.

Players can download Heroes of the Dark here.

More details about Heroes of the Dark can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/HotDGameloft

“A fang-tastic new IP featuring a unique blend of Strategy & RPG DNA, top-tier production value, and a rich universe to get lost into, Heroes of the Dark is our most ambitious midcore title yet, and we’re incredibly excited to bring it to players worldwide,” said Damian Damianov, Game Manager for Heroes of the Dark. “See you in Tenebris, this Halloween!”

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