Jaime Gine appointed CEO, former CEO Mihai Pohontu takes on the Executive Chairman role, Brian Waddle joins as Head of Biz Dev

Bucharest, Romania – August 3rd, 2020 – Full-service games development agency Amber announced today that Jaime Gine will join the company as CEO, overseeing the company’s operations across all functional areas. Mihai Pohontu, the former CEO, will take on the role of Executive Chairman, leading the Board of Directors and strategic initiatives in the areas of innovation, community and growth.
 
Prior to joining Amber, Jaime Gine was the former Chief Customer Officer at Keywords Studios and a 15-years veteran of Electronic Arts where he served as VP of International Development Services. Gine also served as the General Manager of intelligent language and content company SDL. During his five years as CCO with Keywords, the company’s market capitalization increased from around $100M to over $2.5B.
 
Amber is also welcoming a new Head of Business Development with Brian Waddle. Waddle has been a senior global sales & marketing executive in the games industry for 16 years, having successfully led these functional roles at companies such as Virtuos and Havok. He is also a Board member at Telltale Games, with a strong background in mergers and acquisitions.

“We are entering a new chapter in Amber’s evolving story, as we proceed to expand our international network of studios to cover all platforms and game genres. Jaime and Brian’s joining our leadership team is a great accelerator to our strategy and I’m excited to welcome them to our group,” said Mihai Pohontu.
 
“Amber is pure excitement, and has been delivering phenomenal organic growth, but we believe we can do more, go faster, dream bigger.” said Jaime Gine. “With great talent in Bucharest, Guadalajara, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Montreal, we have a solid foundation to take the company to the next level. I’m thrilled to join my friends at Amber at this exciting point in their history and look forward to helping our company in its growth path.”
 
“I’m happy to join Amber, a great company with a promising future and ambitious vision.” said Brian Waddle. “As Head of Biz Dev, I’ll ensure that Amber establishes new partnerships to reach our business objectives. Each studio and department at Amber are supported by talented people, I am looking forward to helping our customers and the Amber team deliver great results, services and games around the world.”
 
At the 2021 Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards, Amber won the “Best Localization and QA Service Provider” award and was nominated for “Best Service Provider”. Amber partners with brands including Disney, NBC Universal, Paradox Interactive, Rovio, That Game Company, and Raw Fury among others.

To visit the Amber website: https://amberstudio.com/
Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amber_studio
Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmberDevs/

About Amber

Amber is a game development agency built by a collective of artisans residing in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Guadalajara, Montreal, Botosani and Bucharest. The company concept was inspired by the decades of game dev experience of its leadership, through the realization the industry needed a more versatile development services platform. Amber is structured as a network of studios with different skills and specializations, delivering top quality services in full game production, co-development, engineering, design, live-ops, QA, localization and more.

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six^® Siege Reveals Containment Event with New Game Mode

From tomorrow until August 25, discover the new Nest Destruction game mode, inspired by Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — August 3, 2021 — Today, Ubisoft^® announced a new time-limited PvP event for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, Containment. The event starts tomorrow, August 4, and will run for three weeks until August 25. Inspired by the upcoming game Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction, Containment sets the players in a reworked version of the Consulate map overruled by the Chimera Parasite in a new game mode called Nest Destruction. Rainbow Six Siege will also be free from August 14 to August 16, where players can earn twice as many bonus Battle Pass points.

Click the image to be taken to the trailer

This event offers a look into the world of Extraction in Rainbow Six Siege, with a team of REACT agents (attackers) intervening to destroy Nests that are being defended by a team of Proteans, a deadly Archæan variant that can adopt the form of REACT operators (defenders) and mimic their behaviour with maximum speed and melee attacks. Defenders will be provided with additional Health, Aruni’s Punch, and Oryx’s special abilities, but will be weaponless for the whole game. Attackers will have a standard loadout without modifiers and only have access to a reduced Operator selection. 

Containment will introduce a new game mode, Nest Destruction, that will have players fight over a Nest. Attackers will be given a two-tiered objective: destroy the nest to open the final objective and win the round. On the other side, Defenders will have to rely on melee attacks and Oryx’s Ramah Dash to stop their opponents and claim victory. Of course, there is always a last solution to secure the win: get rid of the opposing team entirely.

The Containment event comes with its own collection of 33 unique items for Rainbow Six Siege operators including IQ, Ace, Blackbeard, Amaru and Zero on the attacking side, and Aruni, Jager, Kaid, Mira and Warden on the defending team. The collection includes headgear, uniforms, and weapon skins. Each operator’s exclusive, time-limited customisation items are available for purchase as Bundles in the Shop section for 1680 R6 credits or via the Containment Packs for 300 R6 Credits or 12500 Renown.

To learn more about the Containment event, please visit https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/rainbow-six/siege/news-updates.

Players can discover their in-game stats, track their progression, receive personalised recaps, and more here: https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/rainbow-six/siege/stats.

For more information about Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, please visit rainbow6.ubisoft.com.

About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege

Alongside a thriving professional esports scene and a community of over 70 million registered players, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of a fast-paced, ever-evolving multiplayer experience grounded in the selection of unique Operators. Using the right mix of tactics and destruction, Rainbow Six teams engage their enemies in sieges, where both sides have exclusive skills and gadgets at their disposal. Defenders prepare by transforming the environments around them into modern strongholds, while attackers use recon drones to gain intel for carefully planning their assault. With access to dozens of Operators inspired by real world counter-intelligence agents from around the globe, players can choose exactly how they want to approach each challenge they encounter. Through the constant addition of new Operators and maps that add to the depth of both strategy and combat, the unpredictability of each round of Rainbow Six Siege sets a new bar for intensity and competition in gaming.

About Ubisoft

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

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

G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout – Gold Edition Available Now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®4 & Xbox One at GameStop

MINNEAPOLIS — Aug. 2, 2021 — G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout – Gold Edition is available today for $29.99 exclusively at GameStop for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. This new release of the blockbuster team-based shooter inspired by Hasbro’s legendary franchise includes the full base game plus two exclusive new skins from the Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins film – in theaters now – a digital art book, digital soundtrack, and the “Classic Duke & Classic Cobra Commander Character Pack” and “G.I. Joe & Cobra Weapons Pack” DLC.

G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout delivers an original story adventure inspired by classic ’80s-style comics with 17 campaign missions featuring epic locations like the U.S.S. Flagg and Cobra Headquarters, intense boss battles, and iconic vehicles like the Persuader and Cobra H.I.S.S. tanks. Play the campaign on your own or with a friend in local split-screen co-op, then keep the fight going in four-player local PvP multiplayer modes like Capture the Flag, Assault, King of The Hill and Deathmatch Arena.

Play as your favorite heroes and villains from both sides with 12 playable characters, including Duke, Snake Eyes, Cobra Commander, Destro, Roadblock, Storm Shadow and more. Unleash a wide variety of weapons, skins, and devastating ultimate abilities as you mastermind world domination as Team Cobra and restore world order as Team Joe!

G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout – Gold Edition is published by GameMill Entertainment. For more information, visit GIJoeBlackout.com. 

About GameMill Entertainment

GameMill Entertainment, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a third-party publisher of console and mobile games for passionate fans around the world. Development platforms include PC, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft consoles including the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Sony consoles including the PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4, and mobile devices. With development across the globe, GameMill is a source of entertaining and fun games for all ages. For more information, visit https://gamemill.com, as well as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram.

About Hasbro

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to making the world a better place for all children, fans and families. Hasbro delivers immersive brand experiences for global audiences through consumer products, including toys and games; entertainment through eOne, its independent studio; and gaming, led by the team at Wizards of the Coast, an award-winning developer of tabletop and digital games best known for fantasy franchises MAGIC: THE GATHERING and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS.

The company’s unparalleled portfolio of approximately 1,500 brands includes MAGIC: THE GATHERING, NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, POWER RANGERS, PEPPA PIG and PJ MASKS, as well as premier partner brands. For the past decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media and one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute. Important business and brand updates are routinely shared on our Investor Relations website, Newsroom and social channels (@Hasbro on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.)

© 2021 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Netmarble Enters into Share Purchase Agreement to Acquire Global Mobile Casino Games Company, SpinX Games

Netmarble Adds New Gaming Genre to Its Global Catalog with $2.19 Billion Acquisition of the World’s Third-Largest Mobile Social Casino Game Company

LOS ANGELES – August. 2, 2021 – Global mobile game publisher Netmarble Corp. today announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of SpinX Games, one of the fastest-growing companies in the mobile Social Casino game industry. Under the agreement, Netmarble will acquire 100% of shares of SpinX Games at $2.19 billion (appx. ₩2.5 trillion), to continue its global expansion by adding a new genre of games to the current extensive roster.

Established in 2014, SpinX Games is a Social Casino game company with multiple hit titles in the category including Cash frenzy™, Lotsa Slots™ and Jackpot World. In the second quarter of 2021, the company ranked third in global sales in the mobile Social Casino genre.

SpinX Games showed the most accelerated growth amongst the top 10 players in the Social Casino game industry in recent years, recording $432 million (₩497 billion) in sales in 2020. In the first quarter of 2021, the company generated $141 million (₩162.2 billion) in sales, totaling sales of $286 million (₩328.9 billion) for the first half of the year, marking a 46% increase, YoY.

Social Casino is a globally popular casual game genre along with Match 3 Puzzles.

“The Social Casino genre shows continued global growth, and we are very excited to execute a share purchase agreement with SpinX Games, one of the leading companies in the genre,” said Seungwon Lee, CEO of Netmarble. “Through the acquisition, Netmarble will add the Social Casino genre alongside its existing main genre of RPG to further strengthen its lineup of casual games. With this diversified portfolio, we expect to fortify our competitive edge in the global mobile gaming market.”

“We are very excited to be joining the Netmarble family, one of the fastest-growing mobile game companies in the world,” said Paul Zhang, CEO of SpinX Games. “The mobile Social Casino business is a constantly evolving sector, and we plan to take the most advantage of this opportunity to strengthen global competitiveness for both companies as part of the extensive synergies with Netmarble.”

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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

Face James Bond as You Plot, Scheme, and Battle to Become SPECTRE’s Number One.

London, UK (AUGUST 2, 2021) — Today, Modiphius Entertainment invites aspiring villains to compete to become Number One of the Special Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge, and Extortion (otherwise known as SPECTRE) in the upcoming board game of the same name. Prevent 007 from foiling your plans as you battle for control of Intel, Secret Plans, and, of course, Gold.

In SPECTRE: The Board Game, which launches in spring 2022, players take on the role of one of the many iconic villains from the James Bond film franchise, competing with each other to become SPECTRE’s Number One.

Are you simply in the game to acquire gold bullion, or are your aspirations more philosophical, safe in the knowledge that the world would be better off with you running it? Each villain has their own plot inspired by films such as Dr. No (1962) and Diamonds Are Forever (1971), driving them along the path to becoming SPECTRE’s Number One. No matter how hard you try, 007 is always there, waiting to disrupt your plans and reveal your secrets.
 
SPECTRE: The Board Game features iconic weapons, locations, and characters from the James Bond films. Players will be able to assemble devices, spy on their opponents, blackmail their rivals in order to build their own criminal empire, and strategically deploy their agents around the globe to infiltrate key installations. Players will need to work behind the scenes to develop their nefarious plots and become 007’s biggest threat!
 
Designed by Kaedama, a team of award-winning French game designers consisting of Antoine Bauza, Corentin Lebrat, Ludovic Maublanc, Théo Rivière, and the Modiphius design team consisting of Stefano Guerriero, Javier Angeriz-Caburrasi and Juan Echernique, SPECTRE: The Board Game is designed for 2-4 players, ages 10 and above.
 
“The James Bond film franchise is beyond iconic,” said Chris Birch, co-founder at Modiphius Entertainment. “While most fans put themselves in the role of the hero, this game puts players in the shoes of Bond villains instead. If you haven’t met the villainous Ernst Stavro Blofeld, Rosa Klebb, and Raoul Silva before, the game will guide you through their exquisite evil expertise and how to employ them against 007.”
 
So grab your Persian cat, call your favorite henchman, and prepare your newest monologue — it’s time to get down to business and start building that moon base and world-destroying megalaser!

SPECTRE: The Board Game will be coming to retail in spring 2022!

More info about Modiphius Entertainment can be found by following them on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and the official website: https://www.modiphius.net.

About Modiphius Entertainment
Modiphius is a British entertainment publisher working with global creative talent to develop unique creative properties. ​We publish roleplaying games, board games, miniatures, novels, cool accessories, and more. Our aim is to inspire those who read, play, or encounter our work with tales of heroism, adventure, and courage.

As well as our own IP: Achtung! Cthulhu, Modiphius has also published other major licensed properties from Star Trek Adventures the roleplaying game, Fallout Wasteland Warfare wargame, and Elder Scrolls: Call to Arms miniatures games, the Kung Fu Panda co-operative board game, and the forthcoming Dune: Adventures in the Imperium roleplaying game.
 

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PlayStation and Xbox are getting a bit sweeter

Madrid, Spain – August 2nd, 2021 – Indie game studio EP Games is excited to announce its candy themed multiplayer party game A Gummy’s Life will be launching on PlayStation and Xbox later this year. Initially launched on Steam and Nintendo Switch in 2018, A Gummy’s Life is a local & online party multiplayer that will bring its candy-coated physics-based fights to new consoles with new hilarious maps, new unlockable gummies and the addition of cosmetics. Choose your favorite gummy, customize it to your taste and use your sweet moves to reign supreme!

A Gummy’s Life is a candy-coated, physics-based, battle-royale bonanza that can be played online or locally. Pick ‘n mix from a wide selection of gummies: Gummy Bear, Cola Bottle, Fried Egg, Shark and many more, each with varying stats to best match your play style. Choose your preferred flavour and jump into the hilarious wacky battles with friends and family. It’s winner takes all, and that includes all the new gummies you’ll unlock along the way. In this easy to play, hard to master party game, either button bash your way to victory or land a strategic strike to take your opponents out. And remember: the only thing that tastes as good as victory is rubbing it in your opponent’s face with some tasty taunts. Be careful though, it may whip them up into a fruit loop frenzy!

There are tons of levels with various game styles and mechanics to prove your worth: Hot Potato, King of the Hill, Team Deathmatch and the endlessly fun Free-for-all mode. You’ll find something new in each level with each one requiring a different way to be played. Land smashing hits and teeth cracking throws in fights that are different every time and leave a lasting taste in your mouth. Challenge up to 8 players online or have local multiplayer brawls with your friends, but there can only be one champion so show everyone who rules the candy dish.

“We’re so excited to bring A Gummy’s Life to a wider audience this year with its launch on PlayStation and Xbox, current and next-gen consoles. This game is made to be played with friends and family and will bring out the smiles to all who play it,” said Daniel Barba, CEO of EP Games. “The only thing sweeter than gummies is winning at A Gummy’s Life!”

More information on A Gummy’s Life:
Wishlist A Gummy’s Life on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/585190/A_Gummys_Life/
Visit the A Gummy’s Life website: https://www.epgames.eu/a-gummys-life/
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EPGames
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agummyslife
Subscribe to our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJYgqJCV-cp0dKtMp8D4joQ

About EP Games
After more than 12 years of experience as a solo dev running a Free to play game server and developing games for mobile platforms, Daniel Barba, CEO of EP Games, joined Adrián Andrés to develop Queendoom (2016) and later on also Álex Muñoz to develop A Gummy’s Life. This small indie studio’s main purpose is to develop good games that they’d enjoy playing themselves.

FRANKFURT, Germany – July 30, 2021 – Deck13 Spotlight has announced the release today of Vesper, an atmospheric adventure-platformer created by Italian indie developer Cordens Interactive, on Steam and GOG.com. Dive into a colorful, eerie world as you take control of a small android and – by manipulating light, ancient machinery and hostile robots – try to navigate a post-post-apocalyptic land on a mission to bring back the light and save your kind.

Vesper mixes the gameplay of classic ‘90s atmospheric platformers with newly inspired mechanics. Take control of Seven, a small android stranded on an eerie planet once populated by a highly advanced civilization, now ruled by hostile robots that eradicate any signs of life that don’t belong to their network. You’ll face thought-provoking questions about free will, determinism and more on a journey about the struggle between life and technology.

Use the Drive Gun to wield the light in order to overcome obstacles, take control of your enemies and turn them against each other. The game offers a variety of different solutions for every encounter, allowing you to hide in the shadows to avoid contact or engage enemies head-on. Choosing a path that fits your play style is the core design philosophy of Vesper.

For more information, visit: https://spotlight.deck13.com/Vesper

About Deck13 Interactive

Deck13 Interactive is one of Germany’s leading developers. Employing more than 60 people with studios located in Frankfurt, the team develops award-winning, large-scale productions for consoles and PC. With “Deck13 Spotlight,” the team established a publishing service to help independent developers bring their projects to wider audiences.

About Cordens Interactive

Located in Milan, Italy, Cordens Interactive was founded by Tommaso Loiacono and Matteo Marzorati, game director and art director of the company. After they won prizes at GameRome 2018 and Nordic Game Discovery Contest 2019 thanks to several early game prototypes, they created Vesper, their first game as a company. Along the development, they were joined by Francesca Marchiando, 2D artist, Federico Lippolis, gameplay programmer, Fabio Donadoni, 2D animator, and Francesco Gagliardi, sound designer and composer.

THE ULTIMATE CROSSOVER EVENT – SONIC, MEET TWO POINT HOSPITAL

Gotta cure fast: free Sonic, Amy, Knuckles and Tails hospital staff costumes and items for all!

Sydney, Australia – 2^nd August 2021: SEGA® Europe Ltd. and Two Point Studios™ Ltd. are proud to announce the crossover event of the millennium, as the immovable object of Two Point Hospital™ and the unstoppable force of Sonic the Hedgehog™ collide in an explosion of costumes, items and joy. To celebrate Sonic’s 30^th anniversary, players can now enjoy a whole range of new costumes and items for free in Two Point Hospital on PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch.

Check out the trailer here

With a choice of four costumes in which to clothe your staff (Sonic, Amy, Knuckles, Tails), you can rest assured that your personnel will be looking tip-top as they shape up to deliver the very best healthcare in Two Point County.

And with items ranging from a stunning Sonic statue, decorative rugs and even a giant Gold Ring, you can be sure to find something suitably themed to pep up your hospitals in true Sonic style.

As huge fans of the lovely blue blur (and having previously featured a Sonic arcade machine in the game), Two Point Studios jumped at the opportunity to help celebrate Sonic’s 30^th birthday.

“For us, it’s a dream come true to fully bring the joy of Sonic into our universe”, said Studio Director Gary Carr. “With discounts and free trials coming up to coincide with the pack, there’s never been a better time to get involved.”

Two Point Hospital is a charming, accessible, and deep management sim that has now found an audience of four million players. For more information about Two Point Hospital head to www.twopointhospital.com. You can follow the game on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.

To stay current on Sonic the Hedgehog news, follow Sonic on Twitter and Instagram, like him on Facebook, and subscribe to the Twitch channel and the YouTube channel. Also, don’t forget to visit the SEGA e-shop for new and exclusive products for the ultimate SEGA fan.

About Two Point Studios Ltd.:

Two Point Studios is a British game developer, based in Farnham, Surrey (UK) and was founded in 2016. Two Point Studios’ small, but dedicated and passionate team have worked on some of the most recognisable brands in gaming, including Fable and Black and White. Drawing on that experience, Two Point Studios released a brand-new IP in the sim genre called Two Point Hospital, which launched for PC in August 2018. For more information about Two Point Studios visit www.twopointstudios.com.  

About SEGA® Europe Ltd.:

SEGA® Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe. SEGA wholly owns the video game development studios Two Point Studios, Creative Assembly, Relic Entertainment, Amplitude Studios, Sports Interactive and HARDlight. SEGA Europe’s website is located at www.sega.co.uk

TURTLE BEACH’S EXCLUSIVE, PATENTED SUPERHUMAN HEARING AUDIO SETTING PROVEN TO IMPROVE GAMING PERFORMANCE

New US college student gamer study shows improved gameplay statistics when using Turtle Beach’s Superhuman Hearing audio setting

Sydney, Australia – 2^nd August 2021: Leading gaming accessory maker Turtle Beach Corporation announced its exclusive, patented Superhuman Hearing® game audio setting has been shown to significantly improve gaming performance. In a recent study conducted in partnership with Real Industry – an educational non-profit transforming how students interact with industry – Turtle Beach put over 100 US-based college student gamers to the test playing a variety of popular games, including Call of Duty, Apex Legends, and Fortnite, to see what effect using Superhuman Hearing had on their gameplay performance. Turtle Beach’s Superhuman Hearing amplifies key in-game sounds like approaching enemy footsteps and nearby weapon reloads, incoming enemy vehicles carrying reinforcements, and more. The study found that with Superhuman Hearing enabled, gamers increased their average gameplay time by nearly 20% and improved their in-game stats by over 40%.

Activate Turtle Beach’s exclusive Superhuman Hearing sound setting on specially equipped Turtle Beach and ROCCAT gaming headsets and gain the advantage by being able to hear subtle yet game-changing sounds you might otherwise miss. Enemy footsteps sneaking up for the stealth kill, other players reloading their weapon just before an ambush, and enemy vehicles off in the distance approaching with reinforcements are vital pieces of audio-based intelligence, informing split-second, life-or-death decisions that elevate great gamers above everybody else. When you have a gaming headset with Superhuman Hearing, you not only have phenomenal audio—you have the competitive edge. Hear Everything. Defeat Everyone.

“These latest study results mirror our prior findings showing that Turtle Beach’s Superhuman Hearing delivers a competitive advantage and allows you to stay in the game longer,” said Juergen Stark, Chairman and CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “Games have become increasingly more competitive and every edge you can get matters, and Superhuman Hearing provides that edge through precision audio. With the ability to hear where an enemy is coming from sooner, you’ll be better prepared for the encounter and more likely to win the exchange, and that’s why Superhuman Hearing is more important than ever for serious gamers.”

Superhuman Hearing is a key feature on a variety of Turtle Beach and ROCCAT gaming headsets, including Turtle Beach’s best-selling Stealth 700 Gen 2 and Stealth 600 Gen 2 wireless surround sound headsets for Xbox and PlayStation®, and ROCCAT’s all-new Syn Pro Air wireless 3D surround sound PC gaming headset. Turtle Beach’s all-new Recon™ Controller for Xbox (launching 20^th August), with Superhuman Hearing headlining a variety of additional Turtle Beach-exclusive features that work with any connected headset.

In May 2021, Turtle Beach and Real Industry conducted a virtual event called the Turtle Beach Superhuman Hearing Challenge. More than 100 collegiate gamers from around the U.S.A. were selected from over 400 applicants, and the study participants were invited to test and determine the impact of the Company’s Superhuman Hearing audio technology on gameplay performance. Students in the study indicated they played games including APEX Legends, Fortnite, and Call of Duty: Cold War on Xbox and PlayStation consoles. The students played games for an hour without Superhuman Hearing and documented their stats. Then the students repeated the process with Turtle Beach’s Superhuman Hearing feature turned on. Slightly over half of the participants played their game of choice on the Xbox, whereas 45% played the PlayStation.

“In testing the impact of Superhuman Hearing, we sought to determine whether Turtle Beach’s technology gave gamers an advantage in first-person action games, as evidenced by the number of opponents they were able to defeat and the length of gameplay,” said Humera Fasihuddin, Chief Designer, Real Industry. “The results show that with Superhuman Hearing turned off, most of the students had a Kill/Death Ratio (KDR) of 1.9 or less. In contrast, with Superhuman Hearing turned on, the number of players with a 4.0 K/D ratio or higher more than doubled. KDR is a common metric used in first-person action and Battle Royale games that measure a player’s effectiveness of defeating enemy players.”

Ms. Fasihuddin added, “Turtle Beach was fantastic to work with, and after the event, the students had the opportunity to speak with key Turtle Beach team members who addressed questions about the gaming industry and accessories business and offered insights into the various areas the gaming industry has to offer career-wise. Overall, it was a highly informative, impactful, and fun experience for all the students involved, and an activity that got everyone excited about potential future career options.”

In the Turtle Beach Superhuman Hearing Challenge, 78 different colleges were represented, from small private schools to large public schools and everything in between. Participants hailed from 32 different states, with half of the students enrolled in Arts and Humanities programs and the other half enrolled in STEM majors.

For more information on the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit au.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

About Real Industry

Real Industry is an educational nonprofit transforming how students connect with industry. Our mission is to educate, inspire, and empower university students to thrive in the arts and technology industry. Real Industry develops offline and online courses, workshops and partnerships with dozens of top universities, and a mentorship network that teaches students the roles, responsibilities, and skills within the tech industry. We create hands-on workshops (“design challenges”) where students work with industry mentors to tackle a real-world product, technical, or business problem. Students are exposed to new career paths in industry, develop new skills, and rapidly expand their professional networks. More at www.realindustry.org.

About Turtle Beach Corporation

Turtle Beach Corporation (www.turtlebeachcorp.com) is one of the world’s leading gaming accessory providers. The Turtle Beach brand (www.turtlebeach.com) is known for pioneering first-to-market features and patented innovations in high-quality, comfort-driven headsets for all levels of gamer, making it a fan-favourite brand and the market leader in console gaming audio for the last decade. Turtle Beach’s ROCCAT brand (www.roccat.com) combines detail-loving German innovation with a genuine passion for designing the best PC gaming products. Under the ROCCAT brand, Turtle Beach creates award-winning keyboards, mice, headsets, mousepads, and other PC accessories. Turtle Beach’s Neat Microphones brand (www.neatmic.com) creates high-quality USB and analog microphones for gamers, streamers, and professionals that embrace cutting-edge technology and design. Turtle Beach’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.

EXPERIENCE THE BEGINNINGS OF THE FINAL FANTASY SERIES WITH FINAL FANTASY, FINAL FANTASY II AND FINAL FANTASY III AVAILABLE NOW ON STEAM AND MOBILE

Purchase the Titles on Steam® before August 11 to Receive Exclusive Wallpapers, Music Tracks and a 20% Discount

SYDNEY (2^nd August, 2021) – SQUARE ENIX® today announced that FINAL FANTASY, FINAL FANTASY II and FINAL FANTASY III are available today worldwide for PC (Steam®) and mobile. The release of these classic titles kicks off the pixel remaster series, which bring the six original FINAL FANTASY® games that inspired a generation of RPG fans as faithful recreations of the beloved games.

The launch of FINAL FANTASY, II and III brings these timeless adventures to Steam® and mobile platforms, with upgrades including:

• Universally updated 2D pixel graphics redrawn for modern hardware, featuring iconic FINAL FANTASY character pixel designs created by the original artist and current collaborator, Kazuko Shibuya
• Beautifully rearranged soundtracks, overseen by the original composer, Nobuo Uematsu
• Improved gameplay, including modernized UI, auto-battle options, and more
• Quality-of-life improvements including supplemental extras like the bestiary, illustration gallery, music player and the ability to save at any time

Those who purchase FINAL FANTASY, II or III by August 11 on Steam® will receive exclusive bonuses, including three specially rearranged music tracks, two exclusive wallpapers and a 20% discount per each respective title. These special tracks transition from the original versions to the new arrangements and can only be obtained via early purchase until 11^th August on individual titles or via the bundle on Steam. The select music tracks include:

• FINAL FANTASY – Main Theme (Timelapse Remix), Matoya’s Cave (Timelapse Remix) and Battle (Timelapse Remix)
• FINAL FANTASY II – Battle Theme 1 (Timelapse Remix), The Rebel Army (Timelapse Remix) and Main Theme (Timelapse Remix)
• FINAL FANTASY III– Battle 1 (Timelapse Remix), Eternal Wind (Timelapse Remix) and The Boundless Ocean (Timelapse Remix)

Each of these tracks have been given new arrangements under the full oversight of the original composer, Nobuo Uematsu.

FINAL FANTASY

Earth, fire, water, wind… The light that once shone within the four Crystals was lost. Darkness covered the land, until the only hope for humanity rested in legends past. Become the Warriors of Light and embark on your own journey to restore power to the Crystals and save the world.

Switch between classes to improve your characters. Traverse the vast world with your airship and other vessels. Return to the game that started it all.

FINAL FANTASY II

This epic tale begins with four young souls orphaned during the struggle between the Palamecian Empire and the rebel army. On their journey, the youths join forces with the white wizard Minwu, Prince Gordon of Kashuan, Leila the pirate, and many others. Behold the beautiful and sometimes tragic twists of fate that await you on your adventure.

FINAL FANTASY II introduced a unique skill level system that strengthens different attributes of the characters depending on their fighting style rather than levelling up. Use the key terms you learn in conversation to unlock new information and progress in the story.

This innovative game series takes an ambitious turn in this second instalment in the FINAL FANTASY series!

FINAL FANTASY III

With the power of light nearly eclipsed by the power of darkness, only the crystals’ four chosen adventurers can save the world.

Experience the iconic job changing system first introduced in FINAL FANTASY III – switch jobs at will and use various abilities as you progress in the game. Choose from a variety of classes including Warrior, Monk, White Mage, Black Mage, Dragoon, Evoker or even call monsters to do your bidding with as a Summoner.

Long-time fans and newcomers can look forward to additional details and the launch of FINAL FANTASY IV, V and VI at a later date. All six games within the pixel remaster series are available for pre-purchase as the FINAL FANTASY I-VI Bundle for a further discount. More information on the bundle is available on Steam at: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/21478.

*Games in bundle to be available upon respected release timings

Visit the official FINAL FANTASY pixel remaster series website for more information at: https://ffpixelremaster.com/

Related Links:

Official Website: https://ffpixelremaster.com/

Steam Link: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/21478/FINAL_FANTASY_IVI_Bundle/

About FINAL FANTASY

For over 30 years, the FINAL FANTASY series has delighted generations of gamers and millions of players worldwide through beloved Role Playing adventures that are built upon the benchmarks of spectacular visuals, highly imaginative worlds rich stories, memorable characters and technical and gameplay innovation leading the industry and earning the highest accolades from around the world. Each mainline game in the series is a completely new experience, and an ideal entry point to the series. Titles of the series have sold over 163 million units worldwide.

About Square Enix Ltd.

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

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

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