Los Santos Tuners Coming July 20

Join the Automotive Underground in the Latest GTA Online Update

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On July 20, the underground tuner scene in Los Santos roars to life with the launch of GTA Online: Los Santos Tuners. In addition to a ton of action-packed, Tuner-based missions and races, this update introduces the LS Car Meet, a gigantic, shared social space where you and your cherished personal vehicle can mingle freely with fellow car fans to race, show off your customized vehicles, and even link up with shady contacts looking for skilled drivers and a chance at easy money.

The LS Car Meet
To get started, you’ll need to visit a non-descript, graffitied warehouse on the edge of town in Cypress Flats — listen close and the sound of engines revving might give it away, or look for the makeshift finish line on the road outside. Inside, the LS Car Meet has a “good vibes only” policy, making it a great place to skip the attention of the law and any small-time chumps looking to terrorize the citizens of greater Los Santos.

Park your attitude (and your weaponized vehicles) at the door and share your love of car culture with some like-minded personalities. Here, you’ll find countless ways to immerse yourself in the beating heart of the scene, show off prized personal vehicles from your collection or check out everybody else’s.

LS Car Meet Membership

Dropping GTA$50,000 to become an LS Car Meet Member will get you even more privileges.

To start, you’ll unlock a new Reputation progression with new benefits unlocking after each Level. Plus, you’ll get access to the Test Track, a large underground space inside the Car Meet warehouse where you and your friends can drive, drift, and race vehicles freely, without interference from pesky pedestrians or the law. You can also sample new Test Rides in the Test Track – your chance to get behind the wheel of a rotating selection of vehicles and push their limits.

Members will also get to compete in rotating Prize Ride Challenges for the opportunity to win a special Prize Ride and get access to a range of special shops and features — including the Merch Shop, Tattoo Shop, and the Modding Area, where you can show off your customization prowess to other players in real time as you work on your stanced build. Higher level Members can also create a Private Takeover complete with customizable lighting and banner colors to decorate the Car Meet space to your tastes.

New Races

Los Santos Tuners introduces new races inside and outside the Car Meet, each with their own Leaderboards. On the Test Track, you can engage in friendly competitions like Head-to-Head where speed and precision will give you the necessary advantage to best your opponent in a short format race, and Scramble where up to four players race to collect 20 checkpoints. Time Trials around the Test Track give you the chance to put your vehicles through their paces and score your own Personal Record. Up to 30 players will share the track space with you, but contact will be disabled while competing, and members can also go into Private Test Tracks solo.

Off the Test Track and throughout the city, there are also new race series for members: Street Race Series and Pursuit Series.

The Street Race Series delivers exactly what it says on the can: bruising competition on creative tracks built on the streets of some of Los Santos’ most scenic neighborhoods, complete with shortcuts that are as much about risk as they are reward. The Pursuit Series offers drivers a more open-ended experience, with checkpoints placed sparsely throughout the map to encourage creative routes — after all, you’ll be competing against your fellow racers, as well as having LSPD’s finest hot on your heels. Meanwhile, Sprint offers a point to point challenge in Freemode with up to three other drivers in a breakneck race from the LS Car Meet out to various locations like LSIA and back.

Earning Rep

In the underground world of the Car Meet, Reputation is a valuable commodity. Earn Rep by participating in races (and more for winning), daily log in bonuses, putting in time on the Test Track, and even just hanging out at the Car Meet.

Earning Rep gets you an assortment of rewards to elevate your status in the scene — these include unlocking access to all sorts of fashionable gear, flashy new car customization options like new wheels and liveries, as well as Trade Prices on certain vehicles, access to new Race modes, and even the ability to hold your own private Car Meet.

New Vehicles

Naturally, this update to GTA Online will inject a whole new ensemble of fresh vehicle inventory across Los Santos dealerships — ranging from imported tuner cars from Annis, Dinka, Übermacht, and more to that straight up Vapid muscle that Americans have come to know and love. There will be 17 new cars in total over the course of the summer, with 10 dropping at launch on July 20.

Plus, when GTA Online launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S later this year, select vehicles will be upgradable with all new speed improvements and more. These special upgrades will be available only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of Grand Theft Auto V — stay tuned for more details.

The Los Santos Community Meet Up

Playing GTA Online from now until the launch of Los Santos Tuners will give you the opportunity to earn some special rewards. Just “Meet Up” by playing GTA Online anytime between now and launch to get the Los Santos Customs Tee, and participate in any Impromptu Race (accessible via the Interaction Menu) to receive the Los Santos Tour Jacket.

Stealing and successfully selling a vehicle to LS Customs in Freemode will also earn you the Los Santos Customs Coveralls, perfect for your inner grease-monkey.

Claim your rewards by playing Los Santos Tuners on or after July 20. Your items will land in your Wardrobe 72 hours after logging in after July 23. 

And More…

Stay tuned for more details on Los Santos Tuners at the Newswire next week — specifically a look at Contracts for new robberies where you’ll put your driving skills to the ultimate test alongside a familiar face from The Music Locker.

Play For Honor for free from July 15-19

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — July 16, 2021 — Today, Ubisoft announced For Honor® Year 5 Season 2 – Title Update 2.0 will release on July 22, adding a new playable Hero to the game: the Kyoshin. The Kyoshin are mystical Samurai wielding a concealed blade, whose elegance and prowess will leave everyone in awe on the battlefield. With over 25 million players, For Honor is available on PlayStation®4, the Xbox One family of devices, and Windows PC, as well as on Ubisoft+, the Ubisoft subscription service. For Honor is playable on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility.

Joining the Samurai faction, the Kyoshin are legendary warriors who have a deep connection to the spiritual realms. Their special training led them to master the art of fighting with the Shikomizue, a concealed single-handed blade and a scabbard. As they flow through battle, their heavenly powers can be used against enemies while their special Kaze Stance blocks incoming attacks, allowing them to retaliate quickly. Starting July 22, players will be able purchase a package from first-party stores that includes the new Kyoshin Hero, one exclusive Ornament, one Elite Outfit, seven days of Champion Status and three scavenger crates. Starting August 5, players can also unlock the Kyoshin Hero for 15,000 Steel in-game.

Starting today until July 18, For Honor will be free to play on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S. Free Weekend players will have full access to the Standard Edition of For Honor, which includes the story mode, all multiplayer game modes, 12 playable Heroes, and 30 maps. Players who want to keep battling after the weekend ends can carry on their progression and heroes to the full version of For Honor, which will be available to purchase for up to 85% off on PC. For more information, please visit: forhonorgame.com/free_weekend_0721

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About For Honor

Developed by Ubisoft Montreal in collaboration with other Ubisoft studios,** For Honor offers an engaging campaign and thrilling multiplayer modes. Players embody warriors of the four great factions – the bold Knights, the brutal Vikings, the deadly Samurai and the fearsome Wu Lin – fighting to the death on intense and believable melee battlefields. The Art of Battle, the game’s innovative combat system that puts players in total control of their warriors, allows them to utilize the unique skills and combat style of each hero to vanquish all enemies who stand in their way.

**Associate Ubisoft studios include Quebec, Toronto and Blue Byte. Additional development from Studio Gobo.

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: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

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

New Gameplay Trailer Reveals Intertwined Tales

Developer WolfEye Studios and publisher Devolver Digital have announced that Weird West, their upcoming action RPG experience set within a surreal vision of the developing frontier, is coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One alongside PC in Fall 2021. To coincide with the news, the peculiar posse have released a brand new gameplay trailer, unveiling the mysteries of Weird West through the intertwined destinies of its unusual heroes. These are the Five Journeys.

Discover a dark fantasy reimagining of the Wild West where lawmen and gunslingers share the frontier with fantastical creatures. Journey through the origin stories of a group of atypical heroes, written into legend by the decisions you make in an unforgiving land. Each journey is unique and tailored to the actions taken – a series of high stakes stories where everything counts and the world reacts to the choices you make. Form a posse or venture forth alone into the otherworldly confines of the Weird West and make each legend your own. 

For the latest on Weird West, set up camp at weirdwest.com

QuakeCon at Home is back! The QuakeCon community will once again come together online to play and celebrate their favorite games while raising money to do some good in the world. Kicking off on August 19 and ending on August 21, QuakeCon will include livestreams featuring updates on existing and upcoming games, tournaments, charity fundraising, puppies (of course), giveaways, and more. We’re also bringing back the Virtual BYOC via Twitch Teams to help bring the QuakeCon faithful together through games once again!

Here are some QuakeCon 2021 highlights: 

Global Stream – QuakeCon will officially kickoff Thursday, August 19 at 2:00pm ET.  The multi-day event will include special influencer streams, Bethesda’s own Community teams from across the world, developer appearances, and game updates – all streaming in support of charitable causes. The QuakeCon Staff will also be producing a slate of exclusive content for the community. Stay tuned for more info, including the full schedule, in the coming weeks.

Official QuakeCon Twitch Team – Playing and sharing games with friends in the BYOC is the core of QuakeCon, and this year the global QuakeCon community will once again unite and connect through the official QuakeConTwitch Team. The Team will celebrate QuakeCon, play and share games, and help raise money for the QuakeCon-supported charities. Some players will be featured on the QuakeCon Twitch Team page.

Sign up HERE to join the Team!

QuakeCon Discord – The community can join us in the QuakeCon Community Discord server. Make new friends, play new games, and experience Peace Love and Rockets from the comfort of the couch or gaming station.  

Charity Initiatives – Raising money for charities continues to be a key component of QuakeCon. The QuakeCon family has made a huge impact for local, national and international groups, and we’re excited to keep things rolling this year! Our virtual QuakeCon attendees will be able to donate to organizations directly from the official QuakeCon Twitch stream, including Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC), NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, The Trevor Project, and UNICEF.

The annual animal charity tee-shirts are also back, and this time, there are sweatshirts! Custom Ink will split all profits from the sale of these shirts between QuakeCon’s long-time Dallas-based animal adoption partner, Dallas Pets Alive, and FOUR PAWS, a global animal welfare organization. This year, we’ve traveled through the depths of DOOM Eternal’s hell to secure the design for the exclusively cute and chubby “Pugcubus” tee and on our way back, we stopped by DEATHLOOP’s mysterious island of Blackreef to snag the design for the exclusive “Catloop” tee. Meeeow! Grab this year’s shirts here: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/quakecon.  

Thanks to Our Amazing Partners – As always, a special round of thanks to the amazing QuakeCon partners who help make the event possible every year. This year’s partners include: Alienware BAWLS Fractal Design Pecos Pete Razer SteelSeries And more to be announced in the future!

For more information head over to the Bethesda News site.

Little Witch Academia: VR Broom Racing Captures the Magic on PlayStation VR, Steam VR, Oculus Rift Today

Physical Version Coming Soon from Limited Run Games

TOKYO – July 15, 2021 – Little Witch Academia: VR Broom Racing (LWAVR), the VR racing game from UNIVRS, Inc. based on the famous anime, conjures a new curriculum for students today on PlayStation VR, SteamVR, and will be available shortly on the Oculus Store for Oculus Rift, alongside the previously-released Oculus Quest 2 launch title. A physical version for PlayStation VR is now available for preorder from Limited Run Games.

Enroll as a young witch in an enchanted academy, learning the ins and outs of how to fly on a broom and purify ghosts across 12 levels. Race with classmates like beloved Little Witch Academia characters Akko, Lotte, and Sucy, all of whom are voiced by both their English and Japanese voice actors from the acclaimed series. Experience one of the smoothest VR experiences available thanks to UNIVRS’ patent-pending motion reduction technology.

Earn extra credit by tackling hard mode, available at launch for the new platform releases of LWAVR after debuting as post-launch content for the Oculus Quest version. Become the big witch on campus by customizing a broom with styles earned by performing well in races. Hang out with friends and explore Luna Nova Witchcraft Academy, with cross-platform multiplayer between all versions of the game, including the PlayStation version.

Witches looking to cast a forever spell can pre-order a physical edition of the PlayStation VR version of LWAVR starting Friday, July 16 via acclaimed, small-batch publisher Limited Run Games. Available for pre-order starting Friday, the game is expected to ship in August.

LWAVR takes place in the world created by Studio Trigger, one of Japan’s most well-known and critically-acclaimed anime studios. Fan support is the heart of the Little Witch Academia series, as supporters crowdfunded the second film with a successful Kickstarter of more than $625,000 that led to a Netflix series, with Campfire and Kickstarter campaigns for the game generating more than $165,000.

“Working to bring Studio Trigger’s series to life was an honor and all thanks to the support of Little Witch Academia fans”, said Naoya Koji, COO at UNIVRS. “Virtual reality works wonders to explore the world of an anime unlike any other video game genre, and we’re ready to open the doors for everyone playing on PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift, and SteamVR.”

Little Witch Academia: VR Broom Racing is now available for $39.99 on the PlayStation Network for PlayStation VR on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 via backward compatibility, and $29.99 on SteamVR for Oculus Rift, Valve Index, and HTC Vive, and the Oculus Store for Oculus Rift, featuring English and Japanese language text and voice acting.

To learn more, visit the official website, Facebook page, and follow Little Witch Academia VR onTwitter. 

About UNIVRS Inc.

UNIVRS, Inc. (formerly known as EXPVR Inc.) creates VR content with a vision to make people around the world into heroes through VR entertainment. Using its anti-motion sickness technology, the studio produces accessible yet dynamic VR experiences that break the mold.

For more information, visit the UNIVRS, Inc. website.

Out Now for $19.99

July 15th, 2021 — Squingle Studios is excited to announce its upcoming VR psychedelic puzzle game Squingle is out now for $19.99 on Steam for SteamVR supported devices (HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest with Link, and WMR headsets), and natively on Oculus Quest via App Lab with 120Hz!

“One of the most beautiful products I have played in the last year of virtual reality, which ends up right on my personal Olympus, along with heavyweights like Rez Infinite, Thumper and Tetris Effect. It is definitely ahead of everything that has recently been released both on Steam VR and on the official Oculus Quest store.” Rated 9.1/10 ~ VR Italia

Squingle is aspiraling psychedelic puzzler – grab the revolving orbs and guide them through twisting liquid crystal mazes to create the Universe! Timing and movement are as important as puzzle solving. Levels are alive, mystical, and other-worldly, offering a unique multisensory showcase that must be seen, heard and felt to be believed.

Squingle can be played in short bursts or serious sessions. The consequences of making a mistake are low, which makes for a relaxing experience and encourages experimentation.

With rewarding visuals and sound, casual players can just play through the levels. But there’s plenty for serious gamers too with Achievements and Leaderboards for maximum competition. Make sure you find all the secrets!

FeaturesSensory Satisfaction
Relax with refreshing visuals and a 3D tactile gameplay experience only possible in VR.
Find your flow through 100 hand-crafted levels and a changing musical soundscape.

Get Competitive
Compete with Leaderboards and Achievements – calling all Speed Runners. 
Challenge yourself at double-speed for double satisfaction.

Addictive Gameplay
Solve puzzles by switching your rotation with special orbs to find secret items, multiple paths and hidden routes. 
Master maneuvers around a dangerous dance of obstacles.

Squingle provides a refreshing, relaxing and satisfying “one more go” experience, only in VR.
To learn more, visit: https://squingle.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/3PV8tBU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/squinglestudios
Twitter:@SquingleStudios

About Squingle Studios
Squingle Studios is dedicated to innovative and transcendental VR experiences. Its team is experienced in releasing apps and VR experiences on mobile and PC. Previous work includes Crystal Vibes feat. Ott on Steam (Showcased at Sundance Film Festival New Frontiers in collaboration with Enhance Games and Rez Infinite).

Part sword-swinging adventure, part multiplayer party game — a total of 10 modes and minigames are now available!

Valencia, Calif – July 15, 2021 – Roll into battle and multiplayer fun! Independent game studio WayForward is pleased to announce that the fourth and final post-launch update to Marble Knights, the sword-swinging fantasy game for up to four players, is now available exclusively on Apple Arcade. Offered at no extra cost to all Apple Arcade subscribers, this update adds two new multiplayer minigames — Hockey and Snowball Sumo — bringing the total number of modes and minigames to 10.

With this ultimate “roll-playing” update, Marble Knights is now content complete, with a variety of ways to enjoy the game either solo or with friends. Quest Mode lets one to four players venture forth across eight worlds as Orbin, Marabelle, and the other Knights of the Round as they use their sword skills and elemental orb abilities to fight foes, solve puzzles, and attempt to stop the evil Lord Terroball, while Battle Arena allows two to four combatants to send one another flying over the edge of nine unique battlegrounds in thrilling free-for-all competition.

Eight exciting party-style minigames for up to four players are also available, including:

• Bowling: Ride the balls and attempt to knock down all 100 pins! Go for the strike!
• O.R.B. Jam: Become king of the court in this new spin on 2-on-2 basketball!
• Race: Speed through six courses while using orb powers to discover shortcuts!
• Panel Battle: Roll over the Button Panels to change their colors. Capture the most to win!
• Lazer Orb Arena: Use your Lazer Trail to ensnare your foes, but avoid getting trapped yourself!
• Bombing Blast: Drop bombs, destroy blocks, and blow away the opposition. The longer you last, the bigger the boom!
• NEW! Snowball Sumo: Roll to build up your Snowball Orb, then knock your opponents off the mountain!
• NEW! Hockey: It’s time to hit the ice! Attack the puck and send it flying toward the goal!

Originally launched on Sept. 18, 2020, Marble Knights is equal parts lighthearted fantasy and family-friendly party game. Featuring a stunning animated opening by world-renowned animation house Studio TRIGGER, the game has been described by Forbes.com as “a colorful, easy-to-play co-op adventure that fits perfectly onto Apple Arcade.” For more on Marble Knights, please visit wayforward.com/marbleknights, or check out the game on the App Store at http://apple.co/-MarbleKnights.

Key Features

• Quest Mode: An epic journey through eight colorful worlds packed with enemies, obstacles, and boss battles!
• Battle Arena: Challenge your friends and send them flying over the edge in nine battlegrounds with unique obstacles!
• Eight party-style minigames: Bowling, O.R.B. Jam, Race, Panel Battle, Lazer Orb Arena, Bombing Blast, Snowball Sumo, and Hockey!
• Action for up to four players!
• Control 10 well-rounded characters, including knights, wizards, a goblin, a robot, and even a kitty cat!
• Solve puzzles with amazing orb powers — fire, ice, electricity, steel, and more!
• Awesome anime-style intro by Studio TRIGGER!
• Only for Apple Arcade!

About WayForward

Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for more than 30 years. It is home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With new avenues for distributing games directly to fans, they are finally able to make the games they have always wanted to.

FORECLOSED receives a new trailer and the announcement of the game’s release date on Steam, Stadia, Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation.

MANCHESTER, UK, Thursday, May 20, 2021 – Merge Games is excited to confirm the release date for  FORECLOSED, a narrative-driven action adventure set in a cyberpunk world tinted by conspiracies, abuse of powers, and betrayal. FORECLOSED will be landing on all digital stores (Steam, Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store, Stadia, Epic Games Store, and PlayStation Store) on August 12th  for £14.99 $/€19.99. Physical editions will be available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X (£19.99 $/€24.99), and Nintendo Switch ($29.99/£24.99/€29.99).

Follow the story of Evan Kapnos in this sleek comic book-styled game as he unravels the conspiracy behind his identity foreclosure. Who is responsible and why?

FORECLOSED combines the playability of video games with the sleek visual aesthetic of comic books. Fullscreen and comic panel perspectives are seamlessly blended as you move throughout a grimy cyberpunk city, uncovering a gripping conspiracy story. Cutscenes are also interactive and transition smoothly between alternative game-play styles.

Key Features

• Slick Cyberpunk Action – FORECLOSED is a narrative-driven action-adventure set in a Cyberpunk world filled with action, suspense, and experimental augmentations.
• Interactive Comic Book – Everything from gameplay to cinematics is experienced within the stylistic framework of a graphic novel to make you truly feel like a comic book hero.
• Immersive Narrative – Follow the story of Evan Kapnos, his identity recently FORECLOSED, stripped of his job, brain implants, and access to the city Blockchain. He must now escape the city before his identity and implants are auctioned off…
• Hi-tech Combat – Modify your Symbiotic Pistol with an assortment of customisations that can be swapped out or even combined.
• Augmentation Upgrades – Discover and unlock brain implant abilities with an RPG-like skill system

About Antab Studio

Andrea Tabacco and Lara Gianotti founded Antab Studio in 2016. They are avid gamers themselves and aspire to explore all aspects of video games. From recreation to experimentation, they strive to develop polished and immersive experiences for their audiences to enjoy.

About Merge Games

Merge is an independent video game publisher and distributor based in Manchester, UK. The company publishes and distributes interactive software worldwide for personal computers and video games consoles. Merge also specialises in publishing collectable games for retail and worldwide digital distribution for independent developers. More information about Merge products can be found at www.mergegames.com.

Fantasy RPG A Township Tale Launches Today on Oculus Quest and Quest 2

Oculus players can now traverse, craft, fight and level up together in A Township Tale for $9.99USD

SYDNEY — July 15, 2021 — It’s time for Quest owners to band together, craft and survive as A Township Tale, the online cooperative multiplayer VR RPG set in a medieval world, is now available on Oculus Quest and Quest 2. For $9.99USD, players will be able to purchase A Township Tale and receive their own server along with 1,000 Talems (in-game currency) to purchase additional cosmetic items for their characters.

“Today’s launch is a dream come true, not just for our team at Alta but also for our fans who’ve been eagerly awaiting the Oculus Quest version of A Township Tale,” said Boramy Unn, game director, Alta. “Whether it’s crafting items or just enjoying our magical fantasy world, players can now play together on Quest and escape into the magical world of A Township Tale, a place that feels immersive and alive in a way that’s only possible on VR.”

Developed by Australian studio Alta, A Township Tale combines RPG and survival gameplay elements set in a medieval fantasy virtual reality world. Up to eight players can band together where they’ll choose various professions including blacksmiths, woodcutters, miners, archers and warriors. Venture into unexplored areas and recover crafting materials to improve gear and level up abilities. With countless specialized weapons, skills and play-styles, player choice and exploration are key in A Township Tale.

Key Features

• Physical Crafting Professions – Adopt roles and operate physical tools and stations, maximizing the spatial range of VR controls.
• Levelling – Level up in specialized professions to unlock abilities in crafting and combat.
• Online Multiplayer – Join each other on the adventure and level up different skills to form a unique party.
• Personal Server – Oculus Quest players can start their own cloud-hosted server with an eight concurrent player limit.  (NOTE: PC and Quest will not yet feature cross-play at launch.)

A Township Tale has built a community of over 66,000 members on Discord and has released more than 70 game updates since its initial PC release.

JOIN DISCORD TO MEET PLAYERS, COMMUNITIES AND DEVELOPERS

http://discord.gg/townshiptale

• Quest Store: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/2913958855307200/
• Twitter: twitter.com/townshiptale
• Website: townshiptale.com

About Alta

Alta was founded in 2016, and is based in Sydney, Australia by Tima Anoshechkin, Joel van de Vorstenbosch and Boramy Unn, created with the following guiding principles:

We are passionate game developers who played and built games all our lives. We founded Alta with the goal of creating a strong studio culture based on respect for our players, professionalism, and ownership of the work we create. We believe that it is impossible to create epic games without great studio structure and intimate communication with our players.

Visit the Alta website and follow A Township Tale on Twitter for more information.

“Hello Kitty Pinball” Becomes First of New Series of Casual Games Featuring the Whole Hello Kitty Gang!

Amsterdam, The Netherlands — July 15, 2021 — Azerion, the leading pan-European digital gaming and monetisation company, and Sanrio, Inc, the global lifestyle brand recognized worldwide for its universally beloved pop icon Hello Kitty®, today announced the first of a series of casual video games in their multi-year partnership is now available on web and mobile devices.

Classic pachinko pinball meets Hello Kitty in this fast-paced game where you must shoot yellow, green and pink balls to get the highest score possible in 90 seconds. Unlock bonuses to get a helping hand from Hello Kitty, who will throw in special bonus balls to help push your score up, up, up!

Powered by HTML5, Hello Kitty Pinball is accessible on web and mobile devices worldwide.

About Azerion

Azerion is a fast-growing and leading pan-European digital gaming and monetisation company. We develop and operate a safe and reliable online social gaming and entertainment platform for people of all ages to enjoy. Our integrated platform includes monetisation features and provides technology solutions to automate the purchase and sale of digital advertising for media buyers and sellers.

Content creators, publishers and advertisers work with us to reach millions of people across the globe that play our games and use our entertainment concepts to increase engagement, loyalty and drive e-commerce.

Founded in 2015 by two Dutch entrepreneurs, Azerion has experienced rapid expansion thanks to organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Azerion employs more than 900 employees across 19 offices and is headquartered in Schiphol-Rijk, the Netherlands.

About Sanrio®

Sanrio, the global lifestyle brand best known for pop icon Hello Kitty®, and home to many other beloved character brands including Chococat™, My Melody™, Badtz-Maru™, Keroppi™, Gudetama™ and Aggretsuko™, is celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year. Sanrio was founded on the ‘small gift, big smile®’ philosophy – that a small gift can bring happiness and friendship to people of all ages. 

Since 1960, this philosophy has served as the inspiration to offer quality products, services and activities that inspire unique consumer experiences across the world. Today, Sanrio’s legendary breadth of products are available in over 130 countries and in retail locations including department, specialty, national chain retailers and Sanrio boutique stores. To learn more about Sanrio, please visit www.sanrio.com and follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.