Visit Ambrosia and sample the delights of Chef Mike as he serves up Concordian giant turtle, and legendary crab in the first of a three-video series.

Thursday, 28^th October 2021 – Team17 have teamed up with Chef Mike as part of Visit Ambrosia, the official website for the Concordian Tourism Board, sponsored by Epic Chef, the quirky narrative-driven cooking adventure launching on PC, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on 11^th November.

Chef Mike Haracz has a degree in Culinary Nutrition from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI, and over 20 years of experience including roles as executive chef, culinary manager, and in food and beverage research & development. He is currently a consultant for the food and beverage industry, as well as building his social media presence with brand partnerships, content creation, and actively trying to be a wonderful human.

Chef Mike Haracz, Gastronomic Ambassador for Concordia and Ambrosia, said:

“Developing new recipes in kitchens and restaurants around the US and beyond has been the backbone of my carrier for many years; taking the fresh ingredients found in Epic Chef and creating delectable delicacies for the game’s denizens across the town of Ambrosia has been a wonderful challenge. I hope people enjoy making some of the meals – including the unicorn steak – and serving up their very own slice of Ambrosia over the next few weeks!”

Epic Chef Key features

• Story Time: A wonderfully crafted narrative unfolds as players journey to become the very best chef in Ambrosia
• Delicious Dishes: Dynamic recipe creation means that players can experiment with thousands of different ingredient combinations to create a unique menu of delicious delights
• Food Fights: Engage in battles across Ambrosia with master chefs; dishes are scored on a variety of things and no two judges have the same taste, meaning every battle is different
• Home Sweet Home: Customise and repair the dilapidated (and slightly haunted) villa Zest calls home to its former glory
• Discover Ambrosia: When the kitchen gets a little too hot players can go on spa trips, try fishing, or meet the friendly locals.

To check out more of Chef Mike’s culinary creations you can join him on YouTube and follow him on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

About Infinigon Games

Infinigon is the project of a group of hardcore gamers who happen to be video game industry professionals. Just a team of gamers working hard to create the games they love to play: unique indie products with an original perspective.

About Team17 Group plc Founded in 1990, Team17 Group plc is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Floated on AIM in 2018, Team17, with its extensive portfolio of over 100 titles, embodies the spirit of independent games. In addition to the award-winning Overcooked!, Yoku’s Island Express, and the iconic Worms, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2020, Team17 has helped bring critically acclaimed titles including Hell Let Loose, Moving Out, Golf With Your Friends, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, Blasphemous, and The Escapists to gamers everywhere.

With Only a Flashlight and the Camera Obscura In-Hand, Will You Survive the Mountain of Death?

Hertfordshire, 28^th October 2021 – KOEI TECMO Europe invites players to explore the haunted Mt. Hikami today with the launch of their long-awaited Japanese-horror adventure title, PROJECT ZERO: MAIDEN OF BLACK WATER, available digitally for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam®. This enhanced version of the title celebrates the series’ 20th anniversary and includes enhanced visuals, a brand-new Photo Mode, and a selection of new costumes and accessories for the three protagonists. Those who purchase the game within the first two weeks from launch will be entitled to a special Ryza costume – inspired by the one featured in the first Atelier Ryza title – allowing Yuri to don the popular alchemist’s outfit and hat.

PROJECT ZERO: MAIDEN OF BLACK WATER’s narrative unfolds on the eerie Mt. Hikami, infamously known as the ‘mountain of death’, where bizarre and unfortunate occurrences take place. The water on this mountain is believed to house spirits, and there is a teaching from the religion born on this mountain that “humans are born from water and return to it at the end of their lives”. As a result, those looking for death venture up the mountain to experience their last moments when they come in contact with the mountain’s water – believing it to be the proper way to end their lives. The story follows three characters drawn to the mountain: Yuri Kozukata, Ren Hojo, and Miu Hinasaki – whose stories are interwoven in a mysterious and dream-like tale.

Players will only be equipped with a flashlight and a mysterious camera – the Camera Obscura – throughout their adventure, with the Camera Obscura featuring the ability to repel vengeful ghosts. With the camera equipped, players can snap photos using either button controls or motion controls, lining up the viewfinder over the spirits. Once the ghost is clearly in frame, taking the photo will repel the spirits and cause them to release Spirit Fragments, and continuing to capture images of the ghost and the fragments within the same frame will unleash a high-damage ‘Shutter Chance’ attack. To inflict even more damage, players can wait until the last second when a ghost attacks and the viewfinder glows red to unleash a ‘Fatal Frame’, an attack that not only delivers powerful damage to the hostile spirits, but also triggers ‘Fatal Time’ which grants players the ability to take photos continuously without needing to re-load film for a brief period of time. Throughout the story the Camera Obscura can be upgraded with stronger lenses and different film types, allowing players to stand a better chance against the mountain’s malevolent spirits as they unravel the mystery behind the haunting.

For all of the latest news on PROJECT ZERO: MAIDEN OF BLACK WATER, check out the official site, ‘Like’ us on www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames, and Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @koeitecmoeurope.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com

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‘For Eternity’ update introduces Endless Mode, new game modes and exciting upgrades

Wiesbaden, Germany August 28th, 2021. Get ready for the battle of your life as publisher Assemble Entertainment and developer SmokeStab today launched another action-packed Steam Early Access update for their unique 360° rogue-lite shooter Orbital Bullet! 

The For Eternity update introduces some kick-ass new gameplay features for those hardened soldiers who want to frag forever. The all new Eternity Tower game mode throws 50 challenging stages, all in a row, rewarding you with neat tools as you master each level. But that’s not all, the new Endless Mode will challenge your skills to the max as you climb the endless shifting Eternity Tower as high as you can with increasing difficulty! How long can you survive?

Key Features of the For Eternity Update Include:

• New Game Mode: Eternity Tower – Master 50 difficult stages in a row and unlock new rewards such as class skill points, weapon fragments and more. 
• Endless Mode: Climb the endless shifting Eternity Tower as high as you can with ever increasing difficulty. 
• New Upgrades: 4 new upgrades are waiting for you including all new Laser Goggles for the Engineer!
• Reworked Class System and New Skins: Each class now has a unique skin as well as updated passive skills. 
• Improved Enemy Variety and Tier System: Feel like you need more of a challenge? Sure thing! There are recolored and buffed enemy versions of the current ones which means over 30 enemies being added. 
• Reworked Difficulty System: Without spoiling too much, there are a host of new settings and options to provide progress for the new Overcharge system. 

More details about the For Eternity Update can be found in the Devblog here

Assemble is also offering a special ‘Save The World Edition’ of Orbital Bullet on Steam for £18.99 / €22.99 / $22.99 that includes the thumpin’ official soundtrack. The publisher will make a 10% donation to Ocean Cleanup from every ‘Save The World Edition’ edition sold.

Throughout Early Access, developer SmokeStab invites players, fans, and all members of the community to join the official Discord to share feedback, gameplay recommendations, content suggestions for new weapons, challenges, bosses, planets, enemies, and more during the pre-launch phase. 

Orbital Bullet is currently in Early Access on PC via Steam for £10.29 / €12.99 / $12.99. Stay up to date on the game by following on Instagram and Facebook, and of course, visit the website at https://www.orbitalbullet.com.

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About Assemble Entertainment Based in Wiesbaden, Germany, Assemble Entertainment is an independent games developer and publisher, best known for the modernized award-winning Leisure Suit Larry series, featuring two new entries in the iconic decades-spanning saga, and the multi-award-winning Endzone – A World Apart, that challenges players to survive and thrive following an environmental apocalypse. Assemble Entertainment also organizes GermanDevDays, an annual conference that attracts more than 1,200 attendees from across the German-speaking video game development industry.

Discover and play in a world of secrets, dungeons and dramatic choices that lead to yet unrevealed finales

Sydney, AU – October 28^th, 2021 – Disciples: Liberation is launching physically today in Australia, giving players the opportunity to explore the breathing, vivid world of Nevendaar – and journey through the mystery and political intrigue of this dark fantasy strategy RPG. Launched by publisher Kalypso Media and developer Frima Studio, Disciples: Liberation is available on the PlayStation Store, PC and Xbox – with players now able to enjoy the game’s 80-hours of gameplay filled with the Elven Alliance, powerful magic, battles, Undead Hordes, dragons, Legions of the Damned and forged alliances.

Players follow the story of Avyanna, a child of two worlds – yet part of none – on a quest to explore a war-torn world. Starting as an unknown and petty mercenary, her quest will lead players through sorrow and bloodshed before she eventually gains control of a mighty army, ready to challenge fate. Along the way, she will be challenged to make many a difficult choice, from selecting companions to navigating romantic encounters. It’s up to the player to decide what sort of leader she will become. With her army, which can be recruited from over 50 units, players will fight complex turn-based battles against beastly creatures, in which only shrewd tactics will lead to victory. Avyanna’s motto will serve players well: ‘Regret later. Act now.’

Kalypso Media Producer Florian Treppke says, “Players can now seize their destiny, align with factions, choose companions and discover how their choices will make a difference in not only the gameplay but on Avyanna herself and Yillian, with the ultimate goal of liberating the fate of Nevendaar.”

Frima Studio Game Designer Eric Latouche teases, “While Avyanna begins as a petty mercenary, she doesn’t stay a mercenary for long. Players will discover how as a Nephilim, she possesses Twilight powers, so-called for the ability to conjure both the dark and the light. This grants her access to a long-forgotten angelic city named Yillian.”

Louis Lamarche, Frima Studio Creative Director adds, “For those who have followed along in our journey, they may know we’ve previously mentioned the five endings led by her choices. Well, we’ve held something back for players to discover only after they play through the game. We’re looking forward to feedback as all gets revealed!”

Features

• 80+ hour single-player campaign: experience a dark fantasy epic over three acts, with more than 270 quests and objectives, and 5 unique endings
• Explore a war-torn overworld: journey through 4 diverse environments – from luscious woodlands to fiery volcanic plains and icy tundra – and unearth the secrets hidden within the land
• Journey together: join forces with 4 in-game factions – from proud elven clans to remorseless undead hordes, each with their own motivations and gameplay incentives
• Write your own story: pick from 4 uniquely skilled classes and define your place in the world, recruiting others to take up arms for your cause
• Build a base: take on quests for precious resources and use political savvy to build a place of planning and sanctuary
• Fight for your life: recruit 50+ units and build an army best suited to your play style whilst honing both steel and spell in intricate-turned based combat
• Challenge deadly bosses: pit your party against horrific monsters and beasts, each requiring a unique strategy
• Choice is everything: let your decisions guide your fate and directly influence what sort of leader you become
• Fight your friends: put forth the ultimate challenge and battle for supremacy in 2-player online skirmishes

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About the Kalypso Media Group

Kalypso Media Group GmbH is an independent publisher, developer and marketer of interactive entertainment software with 150 employees at 10 locations in Germany, England, France, Japan and the USA. Kalypso Media Group includes Kasedo Games, the digital label of Kalypso Media Group, as well as five development studios: Realmforge Studios (Dungeons series), Gaming Minds Studios (Railway Empire, Port Royale), Claymore Game Studios (upcoming Commandos game) since March 2020 and Nine Worlds Studios (Tropico 7) in Munich since 2021. With the acquisition of a majority stake in the French Bulwark Studios by Kasedo Games and the new foundation of Nine Worlds Studios in 2021, Kalypso Media now unites a total of 5 development studios in the group of companies.

Specialising in the development of strategy games for a global audience on all modern platforms, Kalypso Media Group’s IP portfolio includes full rights to the Tropico series, Commandos, Port Royale, Dungeons, Sudden Strike and Railway Empire, among others. Kalypso Media’s most recent releases are Port Royale 4, Tropico 6 – Nintendo Switch™ Edition, Commandos 2 – HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch™, Spacebase Startopia and Disciples: Liberation. Recent releases from Kasedo Games include City of Gangsters, Filament and the console and tablet versions of Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus. More at www.kalypsomedia.com.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — October 28, 2021 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Riders Republic^™ is now available in Australia and New Zealand on PlayStation^®5, PlayStation^®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, as well as on Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store and Epic Games Store. Players can also subscribe to Ubisoft+ on PC.

Developed by Ubisoft Annecy, Riders Republic invites players to jump into a lively social playground where they can experience the thrill of outdoor sports in an open and densely populated world. Players will roam freely with their friends in a huge and vibrant open world where they can compete and nail crazy moves through an exciting range of sports such as biking, skiing, snowboarding, wingsuiting and rocket wingsuiting. Whether players want to catch some major air with friends or ride solo to dominate the mountains and canyons, there are plenty of exhilarating moments and activities to be discovered.

Riders Republic will allow players to ride through some of the most breathtaking landscapes the United States has to offer. Some of the most iconic American national parks such as Bryce Canyon, Yosemite Valley, Sequoia, Zion, Canyonlands, Mammoth Mountain and Grand Teton have been faithfully recreated and imaginatively mashed together to form the ultimate outdoor sports park.

Players can squad up with or against friends in insane multiplayer modes:

• Mass Race: The crazier the better in these epic, multisport races with more than 50 players.* New races appear randomly on the map regularly, so players will need to get ready to watch their blind spots, protect their position and remain agile with their skills as they fight their way to the finish line.
• Versus: Players can join up with five friends in career events and see who’s the very best.
• Tricks Battle: Players will compete in 6v6 arena matchups and try to land as many tricks as possible on the various modules to capture them and earn points. The team with the highest score wins.
• Free for All: Players can challenge up to 11 opponents and show them how it’s done through a select playlist of events.

As part of their career, riders can make a name for themselves through five different career progressions. As players continue to prove themselves in the Republic, they will sign with legendary sponsors and receive invitations to the most renowned sports competitions, including Red Bull Rampage and the X Games. Players can customise their rider through evolutive progression-based gear and define every aspect of their avatar. Whether a rider wants to master snowboarding or be the fastest thing on two wheels, everything is possible.

Year 1 of Riders Republic will feature one Grand Opening pre-season, three themed seasons as well as free content updates for all players including new multiplayer modes, live events, weekly challenges and more. Year 1 Pass owners will get early access to additional content, including exotic kits, cosmetic bundles and the BMX sport add-on.

To further enhance the multiplayer experience, Riders Republic supports cross-platform and cross-generation play, allowing players to connect with friends and other riders on all platforms.** Players who purchase Riders Republic on Xbox One or PlayStation^®4 will be able to upgrade their game to the next-gen version at no additional cost*** on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation^®5. In addition, players who participated in the time-limited Trial Week will keep their progress at launch.

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

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

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

**Riders Republic supports cross-platform and cross-generation play. When matchmaking with previous-gen players, players on next-gen consoles will experience the same previous-gen specifications with more than 20 players.

***Upgrade to the digital PS5™ version of the game at no additional cost. To upgrade eligible PS4™ disc copies, players need a PS5™ console with a disc drive. PlayStation.com/help. Riders Republic leverages Smart Delivery – buy the game once and automatically download the version optimized for your device for free, including for Xbox Series X|S.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed^®, Brawlhalla^®, For Honor^®, Far Cry^®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon^®, Just Dance^®, Rabbids^®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six^®, The Crew^®, Tom Clancy’s The Division^® and Watch Dogs^®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2020–21 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,241 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2021 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Riders Republic, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. Red Bull^® Marks and the Red Bull Joyride Logo and the Red Bull Rampage Logo are licensed by Red Bull GmbH/Austria. Used under license from ESPN Enterprises, Inc. X Games is a registered trademark of ESPN, Inc.

Developer Playcorp has revealed an Early Access Roadmap which includes a worldwide console launch and cross-play for all platforms

SYDNEY, Australia – October 28^th, 2021 – Today, Koch Media and developer Playcorp have revealed a Roadmap outlining the Early Access phase of Beyond Contact. The upcoming sci-fi survival adventure is also announced to release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series S|X and will feature cross-play multiplayer on all platforms.

There’s a vibrant and constructive community of survival players that has been growing since the Early Access announcement of Beyond Contact. The new PC survival title launched into Early Access on Steam last September and is being live-operated with a focus on empowering players in the development process. Australian developer Playcorp have now revealed their full Early Access Road Map which lists key features such as new combat gadgets, an Endless Survival Mode as well as some base-building, map improvements and new story plots to find in the world.

Beyond Contact is a survival game inspired by the art and style of pulp science-fiction comics, the moral dilemmas of contemporary science-fiction films, and the unforgiving gameplay of survival genre classics. The game features exploration and discovery, a robust system of research and crafting, intuitive base-building, farming, creature feeding, and much more. The game will have narrative-driven objectives to save the planet’s inhabitants, and enough fauna, flora, and extreme weather conditions to challenge even the toughest survival players a thousand times over.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Title: Beyond Contact

Platform: Steam (PC) Genre: Survival Developer: Playcorp

Players: Singleplayer (Early Access) 1-8 Players (During Early Access in Alpha-Status / fully available at Launch)

Co-Publisher: Koch Media Release Date: In Early Access

Website: www.survivebeyondcontact.com

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About PlayCorp:

Playcorp Studios Pty. Ltd. (“Playcorp”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Playcorp Holdings Pty. Ltd. Playcorp is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. The company was founded by Silvio Salom and Chris Mosely to make video games for PC and console. Playcorp designs rich, immersive and collaborative worlds, where players can not only have fun but explore the concepts of social and environmental responsibility. Playcorp promotes diversity and equal opportunity, whilst creating a working environment where excellence can thrive. Its games reflect its core values.

About Koch Media

The Koch Media Group is a global developer, publisher and distributor of video games, VR games, gaming hardware and merchandise.

The group’s publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe, America, Australia and Asia. Koch Media has more than 25 years of experience in the digital media business and has risen to become a leading global publishing partner. The Koch Media Group runs a multi-label strategy with fully owned publishing units such as Deep Silver, Milestone, Vertigo Games and Ravenscourt, publishing games for consoles, PC and VR platforms across all physical and digital channels.

Additionally, as global publishing partner Koch Media has formed long-term multi-national publishing collaborations with numerous game publishers including Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, Capcom, CI Games, Giants Software, Kalypso, Koei Tecmo, Konami, Paradox, Sega, SNK, Square Enix, Techland, Tripwire, Warner Bros, and many others.

With its parent company in Höfen, Austria, and the Publishing HQ in Munich, Germany, Koch Media owns local publishing companies in Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Australia, the United States as well as Japan and Hong Kong.

The Koch Media Group owns ten game development studios: Deep Silver Volition (Champaign, IL / USA), Deep Silver Dambuster Studios (Nottingham / UK), Deep Silver Fishlabs (Hamburg / Germany), Warhorse Studios (Prague / Czech Republic), Milestone (Milan / Italy), Voxler (Paris / France) , Flying Wild Hog (Warsaw, Kraków, Rzeszów / Poland), Free Radical Design (Nottingham / UK) and Vertigo Games (Rotterdam /The Netherlands), DigixArt (Montpellier, France).Additionally, the Koch Media Group collaborates with numerous independent development studios around the world.

Part of the Koch Media Group is also Koch Films, a leading European independent film distributor with business primarily in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy as a cinema, TV, online and Home Entertainment distributor. The Koch Media Group also owns Gaya Entertainment, a leading video game merchandise company in Munich, Germany, and the Quality Assurance Facility in Olomouc, Czech Republic.

Koch Media is an Embracer Group company.

Today’s State of Play showcase provided players with a host of announcements and exciting updates for upcoming third-party titles heading to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. 

Viewers were treated to a tantalising glimpse at gameplay for Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach, a new update for Isle of BIGsnax, the news that Death’s Door will launch on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on Tuesday, 23 November and more.  

Check out the full list of announcements below. Or, if you missed it, you can check out the full State of Play episode here.

State of Play October 2021: All the announcements

Deathverse: Let It Die A multiplayer survival action game built around a reality game show, in which you’ll fight it out for fame, glory and fortune. 

We Are OFK Indiepop band OFK teams up with the co-designer of Hyper Light Drifter for a new, five-episode music biopic series. 

Bugsnax: The Isle of BIGsnax Hungry for more Bugsnax? A new free update is coming early 2022, introducing a new island, living space… and the ability to dress up your favourite Bugsnax! 

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach Find out how to evade prowling animatronics in the most ambitious Five Nights at Freddy’s yet, out this December. 

Death’s Door Journey through a dark (and offbeat) world as a bird with a sword in this captivating adventure. 

KartRider: Drift  The Unreal Engine 4-powered arcade racer brings its competitive and combative modes to PS4 and you haven’t long to wait to try it: a beta launches this December

King of Fighters XV SNK’s fighting franchise debuts its newest fighter and announces an open beta test, coming next month. 

First Class Trouble The social deception game launches into PlayStation Plus next month. Find out how you can survive rogue AIs aboard a luxury space cruiser… or, as an AI, how to pass as human.

Star Ocean The Divine Force Square Enix marks the 25th anniversary of the sci-fi fantasy RPG series with the announcement of a new title, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year.  

Little Devil Inside Get an extended look at this Victorian-like era action-adventure, showcasing gameplay and its intriguing, miniature-like world map.  

For more information on this morning’s State of Play, head to the PlayStation Blog.

For the latest PlayStation news, follow on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.  

Upcoming Action-RPG to Bring New Elements and Improvements to the Franchise

SYDNEY (Oct. 28, 2021) – SQUARE ENIX® announced today that STAR OCEAN® THE DIVINE FORCE™, an all-new entry in the beloved action-RPG series, is coming to the PlayStation®5 (PS5™) system, the PlayStation®4 console, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and STEAM® in 2022. Developed by tri-Ace Inc., STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE will transport players to an expansive sci-fi fantasy world and take them on an exhilarating journey with fast-paced action combat, rich exploration and an original story. With STAR OCEAN celebrating its 25^th anniversary this year, THE DIVINE FORCE builds on that rich history with new features that are sure to delight for many years to come.
 
To watch the STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE Debut Trailer, visit:

Key art featuring the two protagonists: Raymond and Laeticia

The Debut Trailer showcases various new and returning elements to the STAR OCEAN franchise that players can look forward to:

• Super-high-speed action battles
• No random encounters – players will seamlessly enter battles with enemies that populate the world
• Players can float in the air, dive at enemies and fly around areas
• Richer exploration – climb towering mountains, venture into dark, vast valleys and investigate the castles and towns present in the world

Showcasing a diverse cast of playable characters, STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE will tell a gripping story that seamlessly melds science fiction and fantasy elements and can be enjoyed by newcomers to the series and veterans alike. The game features dual protagonists, which offer different story perspectives and gameplay experiences: Raymond, the captain of the space trading ship, Ydas, and Laeticia, the princess-knight of a kingdom on an underdeveloped planet. Fate will bring Raymond, Laeticia, and several other ally characters together, all designed by renowned artist Akiman (STAR OCEAN: Integrity and Faithlessness, STREET FIGHTER series).

STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE will be available for PS5™, PS4™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and STEAM in 2022. For more information, visit: https://starocean.square-enix-games.com/
 
Related Links:
STAR OCEAN Twitter: @StarOcean
STAR OCEAN Facebook: @StarOcean
SQUARE ENIX YouTube: www.youtube.com/SquareEnixNA
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About the STAR OCEAN Series
Developed by tri-Ace Inc. and published by Square Enix, the STAR OCEAN series is a long-running action-RPG series spanning multiple entries and commemorating its 25^th anniversary in 2021. The series is known for its exciting gameplay, epic storylines, diverse cast of characters, as well as its innovative approach to action combat. In 2019, an HD remaster of the first installment in the series, STAR OCEAN First Departure R, released for the Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4, delivering the classic title with updated visuals, audio, and several quality-of-life improvements to fans around the world. Releasing in 2022, STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE marks the sixth main installment in the series and will deliver a fresh and exciting gameplay experience to existing fans and newcomers alike.

About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix, Inc. is affiliated with 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, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
 
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com.

© SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Developed by tri-Ace Inc. CHARACTER DESIGN: akiman
 
STAR OCEAN, THE DIVINE FORCE, CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, EIDOS MONTREAL, FINAL FANTASY, 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. “PlayStation,” “PS4” and “PS5” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Full Crossplay Support Across All Platforms Included

SYDNEY – Oct. 27, 2021 – KungFu Kickball, the team-based sports platform fighter from developer WhaleFood Games and publisher Blowfish Studios, will officially release Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 with crossplay on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, as well as PC and Mac via Steam and the Mac App Store.

Dart headfirst into an action-packed arena fusing intense martial arts with high-speed competition. Face rival squads, performing epic leaps, stunning steals, and powerful kicks to launch a kickball at the opposing team’s bell. Strategize offensive and defensive plays to outsmart challengers and bring them to their knees with each glorious ring.

Tag in one of five fighters, all with individual kicking styles, and compete on six different stages. Weave through defenders with the agile Monk, strike from behind with the ever-dangerous Assassin, or put a hurt on the competition with the hard-hitting Monkey King. Master every angle and bounce with strikes, blocks, and headbutts against the ball and enemy teams.

Become one with the ball and hone unbeatable skills in a comprehensive training mode. Compete in 1v1 or 2v2 online or local multiplayer matches to climb the ladder and claim the title of Kickball Master. KungFu Kickball’s pick-up-and-play accessibility invites fans of all genres to jump in with an easy and intuitive three-button control scheme. 

“KungFu Kickball seamlessly fuses the team’s love for sports and fighting games, something we have been wanting to play ourselves for years,” said Ben Lee, co-founder, Blowfish Studios. “We wanted to create a game that was both casually accessible but with a high skill ceiling for those who wish to play more competitively.”

KungFu Kickball will hit free agency for $19.99 / £12.99 / €15.99 with full crossplay support featuring language support for English, French, Italian, German, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Japanese, Simplified & Traditional Chinese, and Korean.

About Blowfish Studios

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LONDON (Oct. 27, 2021) – SQUARE ENIX Ltd. today announced that the next entry in the highly praised FINAL FANTASY® pixel remaster series, FINAL FANTASY V, will come to life with upgraded pixel graphics and audio, as a faithful 2D pixel remaster in Europe on November 10 for Steam® and mobile platforms.

FINAL FANTASY V presents the story of a young man and his Chocobo, who find themselves drawn toward friends that will change their destiny. When the crystals that balance the powers of the world are threatened, the king hastens to the rescue…only to go missing. Well-regarded for its deep and customizable job system, which allows players to freely select jobs for their characters to master, FINAL FANTASY V supports many different playstyles and expands on the iconic Active Time Battle system, which made its debut in FINAL FANTASY IV.

This new version of FINAL FANTASY V will feature many improvements and updates, 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 pre-purchase FINAL FANTASY V on Steam will receive early purchase bonuses, including three specially rearranged music tracks, two wallpapers, and a 20% discount. These special tracks transition from the iconic original versions to the new arrangements and are available through early purchase or via the bundle on Steam. The music tracks include:

• Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY V (Timelapse Remix)
• Battle at the Big Bridge (Timelapse Remix)
• A New World (Timelapse Remix)

 
All six games within the FINAL FANTASY pixel remaster series are available for purchase as part of 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 the bundle to be available upon respected release timings
 
Visit the official FINAL FANTASY pixel remaster series website for more information at: https://ffpixelremaster.com/
 
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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 164 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 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 Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

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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 164 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 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 Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com