Playdigious’ group company entered IPO on July 12th 2021

Montpellier, France – July 13th 2021: European indie games publisher Playdigious SAS (who were recently acquired by Fragbite Group AB), and Bilibili, the iconic brand and a leading video community for young generations in China, are very pleased to annouce that the mobile version of Dead Cells has sold over 2 million paid units in the six months since its release in China in February 2021.

Dead Cells is a rogue-lite action-platformer developed by Motion Twin and first released on PC on May 10th 2017. The game won numerous awards, such as The Game Award for “Best Action Game” in 2018. Dead Cells was ported and published on Mobile by Playdigious, while Bilibili Game acquired the exclusive distribution rights on mobile in mainland China.

We are committed to dispelling the misconception that console-like paid games can’t work technically and financially on mobile. We believe that the incredible success and massive reach demonstrated by Bilibili, our local Chinese partner, really shows that there’s an enormous untapped market for quality premium mobile titles. We were very impressed by their marketing force, and also their adaptness at managing both a leading local video-sharing platform and an Android AppStore”, said Xavier Liard, co-founder and CEO, Playdigious.

“It’s our pleasure to bring a high-quality game like Dead Cells to mainland China. We are excited to see Dead Cells achieve grat popularity in China. During the while process, we have been impressed by Playdigious’ deep understanding of product design and user demands. Bilibili’s users represent the trends and culture of China’s young generation and their evolving entertainment demands. Bilibili Game will continue to prioritize high-quality content and provide more offerings to Chinese gamers”, said Zhang Feng, Senior Vice President, Bilibili.

Alongside this good news, Playdigious’ group company FragBite Group AB just got publicly traded on Nasdaq First North, under ticket name FRAG with ISIN SE0015949334, a mova that would enable Playdigious to grow further in the field of console-like paid games on mobile.

About Playdigious:

Based in Montpellier, France, Playdigious is a publisher with in-house porting capacity currently working on high quality indie games on mobile, PC and console (Dungeon of the Endless Switch/PS4, Cultist Simulator Mobile, Dead Cells Mobile, etc). The company was established in 2015 by Xavier Liard and Romain Tisserand, experienced entrepreneurs who previously founded DotEmu.

About Bilibili Game:

Bilibili represents an iconic brand and a leading video community with a mission to enrich the everyday life of young generations in China. Bilibili Game is built on the diverse and extensive interests of Bilibili Video Community and dedicated to providing high-quality game experiences to its users. Bilibili Game is one of the most popular gaming brands among young generations in China.

About Fragbite Group:

Fragbite Group is a digital gaming entertainment group with subsidiaries active in the mobile games and e-sports industry. The group consists of companies with people who all share the same passion for gaming. The Group is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and has physical representation in Alexandria, Egypt. The group has two internal game development studios and employs approx. 30 employees in more than five countries. The subsidiaries Funrock AB and Prey studios AB develop, publish, distribute and market mobile games for the global gaming market. Fragbite AB is one of the Nordic region’s leading E-sports media companies that organizes and broadcasts e-sports tournaments live.

About Motion Twin: Motion Twin is an independant hame development studio based in France since 2001 and are creators of the hit roguelike action game Dead Cells, available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch platforms. Motion Twin is a worker cooperative passionate about creating new game experiences. Learn more at https://motion-twin.com/en/

‘Effie – Galand’s Edition’ will arrive this autumn and distributed by Meridiem Games across Europe.

Madrid, Spain – July 13th, 2021. Meridiem Games are pleased to announce that Effie, the exciting 3D action-adventure game developed by Inverge Studios and published by Klabater, will launch this autumn as a special boxed ‘Galand’s Edition’ for Nintendo Switch. 

Combining classic elements from the genre such as combat, platforming and puzzles, Effie takes you on a unique fantasy adventure in an expanded game world and relives the look and feel of old-school video games. 

Meridiem Games will manufacture and distribute Effie – Galand’s Edition as they further broaden their physical boxed game portfolio across European stores. 

The special Galand’s Edition of Effie for Nintendo Switch will include a specially designed case, a concept art book showcasing how the beautiful design of the game was forged and a poster of our bearded hero.

Get ready for a unique 3D action-adventure experience as you dive into the adventure of Galand, a man who has been cursed with premature old age. On this journey, Galand will have to find a way to break the curse, fight powerful enemies, solve challenging puzzles and explore a vast red world of fantasy. 

A powerful black magic has taken control of the cities of the region of Oblena. To face the evil ahead, Galand will carry a powerful magic shield that grants him special abilities and allow him to acquire new skills during his journey. It will also allow him to surf at great speed through the vast world of Oblena. 

We all have fond memories of those incredible classic 3D action-adventure games, and Inverge Studios has used these references to bring those sensations back to life again, but with enhanced graphics, controls and game-play!

Effie is inspired by classics of the genre like Ratchet and Clank, Legend of Zelda, Rime, Yooka Laylee and many others.

Effie – Galand’s Edition will be launching on Nintendo Switch as a special boxed version this autumn.  For more information, please visit www.meridiem-games.com/en

About Meridiem Games

Meridiem Games is an independent video game publisher and distributor for all console platforms. The entire Meridiem Games team is focused on satisfying the demand of players who are fond of physical editions, titles such as Fahrenheit 15Th Anniversary PS4, KUNAI Day One Edition NSW, Daymare: 1998 Black Edition PS4, Pang Adventures Buster Edition PS4 / NSW, etc … released in its physical edition thanks to Meridiem Games. Click here if you want to be updated about us. https://meridiem-games.com/ 

About Inverge Studios

Inverge Studios is an indie video game development company located in Lanzadera®, Valencia (Spain). Founded in 2016, it has made numerous games for the mobile video game market, obtaining several recognitions. In 2018, the development of the game Effie began with the PlayStation®Talents program. Effie was published in PlayStation®4 on June 4th, 2019 and later on PC platforms (Steam®, Humble Store®), Xbox One® and Nintendo Switch®. Now the company is developing a new game for consoles and PC.

Police Simulator: Patrol Officers

Background Check update offers players new ways to check vehicles and identities

Duesseldorf/Germany, July 13, 2021 – Roughly four weeks after starting into early access Police Simulator: Patrol Officers by Aesir Interactive and astragon Entertainment has received a very positive feedback by reviewers, content creators and the community (87% positive reviews on Steam™). It is now time for the first content expansion: The Background Check update gives players the opportunity to unlock “Downtown”, the second district of the fictional US metropolis Brighton. It comes with 5 new neighborhoods: Callahan, Callahan Financial Sector, Chester, Baytown and Conway. Here, players can look forward to the second vehicle of the police simulation, the Gladiator 6 SUV, and the police computer which is now not only integrated into each vehicle, but also available during foot patrols on the virtual officers’ smartphones. The Background Check update will be released today on Steam™ at 4 p.m. CEST/7 a.m. PST.   

Check our our Police Simulator Patrol Officers Preview here!

Take a look at the first 50 Minutes of Gameplay

The Background Check update release trailer offers some first impressions of the new features.  

A completely new district to patrol 

The new district Downtown forms the lively heart of the city of Brighton. Skyscrapers line up with skyscrapers and form an impressive skyline. The district consists of a total of five neighborhoods: Callahan, Callahan Financial Sector, Chester, Baytown and Conway. A little further out, strollers can expect wide spaces – and the large Conway Stadium! The symmetrical street layout is testament to the youth of this district.

Of course with a new police vehicle! 

The Gladiator 6 is an impressive SUV, which gives the officer behind its wheel not only a sense of security due to its heavy body, but also enables a better overview of what is happening on the road thanks to the raised seat.

The police computer as a reliable partner for vehicle and identity checks 

From now on, all police vehicles offer an integrated police computer that allows officers to query background information on suspicious persons or vehicles, for example by using ID cards, insurance papers or license plates. Even when patrolling on foot the police computer will not let the officers down, because it is connected to the smartphones they are always carrying on their person.

A call to the community: Seize the chance to test updates before their official release!

Fans of the game were able to subject the Background Check update to an extensive beta test on Steam™ before its final release, and thus helped directly with its development and refinement. This opportunity will also be available for the upcoming expansions, each of which will be open for testing about 14 days before the actual release. Information on exactly how the beta test works, and what players have to do to take part, can be found here. The official Police Simulator: Patrol Officers Roadmap offers a precise overview of all upcoming content. 

Police Simulator: Patrol Officers, the new simulation game by the Munich-based developer studio Aesir Interactive and the successful German publisher astragon Entertainment is available for PC via Steam™ and the official astragon homepage for 19.99 Euro/USD 24.99/17.99 GBP (RSP). The game is supported by a game-grant of the German funding body FilmFernsehFonds Bayern.

Find more information here: 

Steam™: 
https://store.steampowered.com/app/997010/Police_Simulator_Patrol_Officers/
Homepage:
www.patrol-officers.com
Roadmap
http://roadmap.patrol-officers.com/
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About astragon Entertainment GmbH
astragon Entertainment (founded on July 25, 2000 in Hagen/Germany, since 2019 based in Duesseldorf/Germany) is one of the leading independent German games publishers. The focus of the diverse product portfolio of our company lies on high-quality technical simulation games such as Construction Simulator, or Bus Simulator, but also many other exciting games such as Police Simulator:Patrol Officers or the space strategy game Drone Swarm. The distribution of high-quality licensed and distribution products such as Farming Simulator, Transport Fever 2 and SnowRunner complete our attractive product range. astragon games are available world-wide on many different platforms such as consoles, smartphones, tablets, and PC. Find more information at: http://www.astragon.de/en/.

About Aesir Interactive 
Aesir Interactive is a German development studio based in Munich, Bavaria. Over 35 passionate designers, artists and programmers lay the foundation for engaging games and innovative interactive applications. As a leading Unreal Engine developer, Aesir established a formidable tech-stack and workflow for smooth continuous development and integration, creating lively and beautiful worlds for passionate gamers across the globe on all major consoles and PC. The diverse members of Aesir come from all over the world, yet they share a common path – Crafting memorable experiences through elegance, discipline, and excellence. For more information, visit  aesir-interactive.com

About FilmFernsehFonds Bayern
FFF Bayern provides funding for story and project development, the production of feature and television films, international co-productions for feature films or high-end series, (web)-serial and virtual reality formats, distribution and sales, cinemas as well as games. Besides its funding activities, FFF Bayern is also involved in extensive consulting and information services for the film, television, and games industry. Shareholders of FFF Bayern are the Free State of Bavaria, the Bavarian regulatory authority for new media (BLM), Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR), Zweites DeutschesFernsehen (ZDF), Seven.One Entertainment Group, RTL Television and Sky Deutschland Fernsehen. For more information, visit  www.fff-bayern.de.

Pre-orders for the game now live on PC and Nintendo Switch

Cardiff, Wales – July 13th, 2021 – Acclaimed FMV game and interactive movie developer Wales Interactive confirms that its next horror title, Night Book, will be available on July 27th for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and iOS devices. Pre-orders for the game are also live on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch. 

Watch the terrifying new announcement trailer for the game here:

Night Book is full of supernatural terror and suspense as Loralyn, a pregnant translator working from home, is fiendishly tricked into bringing an untold evil into her life. With Loralyn’s husband away and her unwell father in the house with her, players, as Loralyn, must make major decisions that keep the family safe or unwittingly place them in grave danger. Though Night Book features one story, there are multiple paths and endings to discover.

Filmed remotely during lockdown, this entirely live-action title is an acting masterclass, with the close-quarters filming style only ramping up the tension and underlining the occult terror that Loralyn and her family face. Night Book stars an exquisite cast, including Julie Dray (Cyberpunk 2077, Avenue 5) and Colin Salmon (Resident Evil, Arrow, and Die Another Day).

Night Book director Alex Lightman: “Every movie is different but working on Night Book was a truly unique experience. Shooting entirely under COVID restrictions meant that every assumption about how to make a movie had to be reconsidered. The project was shot entirely over Zoom with some scenes taking place across three countries simultaneously, with the actors setting up all their own camera kits and props.  It was a real honour to work on such an unusual project with so many talented people, and I hope everyone has as much fun playing Night Book as I did making it.”

Pre-order Night Book on PC via Steam, and on Nintendo Switch.

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About Wales Interactive
Wales Interactive is a multi-award-winning video games and interactive movie publisher & developer based in Wales, UK. Their catalogue of titles include Maid of Sker, The Complex, Five Dates, The Bunker, The Shapeshifting Detective, and more. They have established themselves as the driving force behind the ‘rebirth’ of the FMV genre and have collaborated with some of the most talented games developers and film makers across the globe to help bring their original creations to new platforms. Find out more here.

R&B and neo-soul star Billy Davis joins ORDER as Creative Ambassador

Leading Australian esports organisation ORDER has just signed on Melbourne-based R&B and neo-soul artist Billy Davis as Creative Ambassador.

Signed to Sony Music Entertainment Australia, Billy is also an avid gamer and will lead ORDER’s charge to close the gap between gaming, music and fashion – just to name a few of the many disciplines now collaborating in this space.

As Creative Ambassador, Billy will play a key role in ORDER’s activations and collaborations. The keyboard virtuoso and composer is also an advocate for breaking down traditional barriers and the preconceived notions of gaming.

“I really want to broaden the reach of gaming, particularly in Oceania – and put it into the mainstream where it belongs,” says Billy. “It’s no longer a subculture, but just part of our culture in Australia, our pop culture, and I will be collaborating with my network and connections across music and fashion to explore these fields further.”

Regardless of COVID, Australia’s gaming industry has been on the up, according to the latest Australian Entertainment Media Outlook 2020-2024 report from PwC.

“Australians are one of the highest per capita spenders on video games in the world,” the report says, with total gaming and esports revenue hitting $3.175 billion in 2019 and $3.403 billion in 2020. Confidence in Australian esports organisations is growing. ORDER’s $AU5.3m capital raise earlier in the year is testament to investor interest.

Billy, who’s enjoyed gaming from a young age, jumped at the opportunity to join ORDER and will also have a share in the business. With insider insight and not wanting to give away too much right now, Billy’s advice is: “You want to get in early before it takes off.”

“What ORDER is doing and looking at doing, has not been done on this side of the world successfully,” he says. “Signing me on shows ORDER is stepping into new territory in Oceania. Look at big companies like FaZe Clan and 100 Thieves, they collaborated with musicians and the like and are now the biggest esports companies in the US. The only direction for ORDER is up – it’s the ‘new ORDER of esports’ in this region.”

As the face of ORDER, Billy also wants to encourage other creative people to come forward and work in the space, with so many opportunities in content creation alone, for example. Billy’s interest in games was piqued as a child because his uncle was involved in the development of Quake, and before he knew it Billy was hosting LAN parties at his house.

On tour with Tones and I in the UK and Europe when the COVID pandemic hit in 2020, games were a way for Billy to cope with the situation.

“Like music, games can be an escape from reality and help me to relax,” he says. “Last year it really helped me get my mind off the fact my European/UK tour got cancelled. It was a way to have fun and reconnect with my friends while also in lockdown. Just as I tinker away at my piano as an outlet, gaming is part of the mix of who I am and what I love.”

ORDER CEO Marc Edwards says the organisation is excited to have Billy onboard.

“We know that music aligns strongly with gaming and Billy is an artist on the rise, which makes him a great fit for the organisation,” says Marc.

“Billy has such a zest, passion and talent for what he does and really embodies the direction we’re heading at ORDER – to build a digital content and entertainment business with a DNA in esports that helps shape the future of gaming and youth culture.”

ABOUT BILLY DAVIS

Billy amassed over 12 million combined streams for his album THIS IS WHAT’S IMPORTANT via Sony Music Entertainment Australia and received accolades from Hypebeast, Sneaker Freaker, High Snobiety, Okay Player, LNWY, Acclaim, Purple Sneakers, Beat Magazine, Complex AU and Red Bull Music, as well as Australian national broadcaster triple j and Beats 1.

Billy Davis’s unique sound, positive approach, and sheer drive quickly piqued the interest of international artists, who have become not just contemporaries but friends. He’s collaborated with the likes of Goldlink, Brockhampton, Tones And I, Amy Shark, music directing and performing with them on triple j’s Like A Version, as well as music directing and performing in Goldlink’s NPR Tiny Desk. Billy previously reworked Ruel’s standout single ‘Not Thinkin’ Bout You’. Watch the video HERE.

Along with building up a global network of creative collaborators, Billy has shared the stage with Anderson Paak, NoName, Thundamentals, Ruel, Jessica Mauboy and Blackalicious, played at Australia’s most recognised festivals including Let Them Eat Cake, Golden Plains, Laneway Festival, and Lost Paradise.

A musical juggernaut, Billy’s band The Good Lords is constantly evolving, morphing, and expanding, and features up to 11 members on stage at any given moment. Collaboration, with his band and other artists, it at the heart of everything he does.

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https://www.instagram.com/yungbillydavis/
https://www.twitch.tv/yungbillydavis

ABOUT ORDER

Founded in 2017, ORDER has forged a reputation as the leading esports organisation in Australia, consistently performing across the biggest esports in Australia; CS:GO, Rainbow 6, Valorant, League of Legends, and Street Fighter. As the electronic gaming sector matures, ORDER is rapidly building into a digital content and entertainment business rooted in esports. With a recent (2021) capital injection of $5.3m from private investors, ORDER is geared towards expansion and growth appointing former Team Liquid Special Projects Lead Ryan “Lewart”  Nejmanowski as Chief Development Officer, one-time Quicksilver Global Creative Director Josh Rush as Chief Brand Officer, and musician Billy Davis as Creative Ambassador, while former Melbourne Football Club head Marc Edwards is at the helm as CEO. ORDER is currently support by brand partners Logitech G, Alienware, Optus and PUMA.

We are pleased to announce players can now pre-purchase the Steam version of Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles! The game is scheduled to be released in North America and Europe on October 15, 2021, for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam®. Even better, by pre-purchasing the Digital Deluxe Edition, players will be granted access to the game on October 13, so they can jump right into the action without having to wait!

What You Need to Know About Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles

• Exhilarating Arena Battles – Master the multitude of spectacular skills of a wide roster of characters from the anime, including Tanjiro and Nezuko, to overcome challengers in head-to-head battle, locally and online.
• Moving Drama – Take up the sword of Tanjiro Kamado and guide his journey to become a Demon Slayer and turn his sister Nezuko back into a human.
• Thrilling Boss Battles – Action and drama reach their peak in specially designed battles against powerful demons that will test Tanjiro’s mettle.
• Original Anime Voice Cast – The original English and Japanese casts of the anime return to bring their authentic portrayals to the game.

Learn more by visiting the official website: https://demonslayer-hinokami.sega.com, and our official Demon Slayer social accounts on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Details on the Steam Pre-Purchase Option

Those who pre-purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition starting today on Steam will unlock:

• Full Game
• Exclusive access to the game two days early, on October 13*
• 3 Butterfly Mansion Patient Wear Costumes (Tanjiro Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, and Inosuke Hashibira)
• 6 Kimetsu Academy Character Unlock Keys (Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Giyu Tomioka*, and Shinobu Kocho*)
• Bonus 8,000 Kimetsu Points to unlock in-game rewards
• 13 Avatars (Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Giyu Tomioka, Shinobu Kocho, Kyojuro Rengoku, Sakonji Urokodaki, Makomo, Sabito, Murata, Tanjiro Kamado (Hinokami Kagura), Tanjiro Kamado (Final Selection)*)
• Profile Background

*Only available during the pre-purchase period for the Digital Deluxe Edition

Please note: the Digital Deluxe Edition is the only option available for pre-purchase on Steam. A digital standard edition will also be on sale at launch.
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles will launch across North America and Europe on October 15, 2021, for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam®.

About SEGA® of America, Inc.:SEGA of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home.  The company develops, publishes 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. SEGA of America’s website is located at www.sega.com.

Expansion Preview, In-Game Player Event Reveals, and Free Premium Content Teased in New Trailer

LONDON, Ontario – July 12, 2021 – Developer and publisher Digital Extremes (DE) invites Warframe players to witness the first-ever gameplay reveal of the highly anticipated The New War content expansion during the fan-favorite TennoLive broadcast of TennoCon on Saturday, July 17.  Virtual attendees of the 6th annual player event, are encouraged to watch The New War world-reveal live on Twitch, July 17 at 5PM ET to claim a Prime Warframe.  DE will also host an in-game Relay event where Warframe players can unite with friends from around the world, including the award-winning Canadian studio, for a one-time interactive preview event featuring a sneak peek of exclusive new content.

The new teaser trailer can be viewed below:

Old enemies will emerge to wage The New War in the highly-anticipated content expansion first revealed at TennoCon 2018 in DE’s hometown of London, Ontario, surrounded by thousands of players, before transitioning to a virtual event in 2020 due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols.  

“As most players know by now, we’re bringing The New War back to TennoCon!  It’s going to be a special moment for all of us, as it’s been a while since we first discussed this expansion with players. We truly hope Tenno will enjoy a day dedicated to them and the memorable experiences we’ve shared together in Warframe”, said Sheldon Carter, Chief Operating Officer at DE.  “There’s plenty of new and exciting reveals to be made, but players will have to tune-in to TennoLive to find out more.  We have an engaging and interactive broadcast planned that will provide something for everyone, plus there’s a Loki Prime Drop.” 

For more information on The New War tune in to TennoLive and for real-time updates and  access to official Warframe assets during the event, follow @DigitalExtremes on Twitter.

For several years, TennoLive has been the can’t-miss, direct-to-player announcement platform of choice for DE and the global Warframe community, engaging nearly half a million people for some of Warframe’s biggest reveals. 

“We’ve spent a lot of time talking about The New War on Devstreams and at past TennoCons. We’ve shown cinematics, added in-game messages and lead ups, and now the wait is over… we are so excited to finally provide some answers and give everyone a small piece of what’s to come with The New War.  We’re thankful for the patience of our players and we look forward to seeing their reactions to some of our big reveals in the chat”, said Rebecca Ford, Live Operations and Community Director at DE.  “Their support creates this event, it gives players all over the world the opportunity to celebrate together each and every year.  And this year, we have a special in-game preview event that players will appreciate.”

DE is rewarding players with several premium and exclusive items for watching.  Additionally, players will be treated to new reveals from Lotus voice actor and event host, Rebecca Ford and special guests Steve Sinclair, Scott McGregor, Geoff Crookes, and Sheldon Carter during TennoLive.  Visit www.warframe.com/tennocon for additional in-game items and redemption information, plus a detailed schedule of events, programming and merchandise. 

Twitch and Steam Drop During TennoCon

• Vastilok Gunblade Weapon
• Awarded for watching thirty consecutive minutes between 12:30 p.m. ET – 5:00 p.m. ET

In-Game Relay Event Reward During TennoLive Segment

• Tannukai Longsword Skin and Armor Set
• Awarded at the end of the TennoLive in-game Relay event, must be present to qualify

Twitch and Steam Drop During TennoLive Segment

• Loki Prime Warframe with Slot
• Awarded for watching thirty consecutive minutes between 5:00 p.m. ET – 7:00 p.m. ET

About Warframe
Warframe is an award-winning, cooperative, third-person, looter shooter with frenetic and visceral combat, set in a constantly evolving and expanding sci-fi universe. Players collect and master a sprawling arsenal of different Warframes – each with their own unique abilities – as well as weapons, companions, mechs and even pilotable starships, and personalize them to look and play exactly the way you want with an endless array of customization options.

Warframe can be enjoyed solo or in squads of up to four players.  Players embark on cinematic quests across dozens of planets, three Open Worlds, and even the depths of deep space, battling a nefarious, ancient evil that threatens the fate of the Origin System.

To keep up with the latest updates, be sure to follow Warframe on Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram or visit www.warframe.com. Warframe is available free-to-play on  PC, Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Nintendo™ Switch. ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world’s top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games’ multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 60+ million registered players on PC, PS5™, PS4™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™.

For more information about Digital Extremes, visit www.digitalextremes.com. To sign up for Warframe, visit www.warframe.com.

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Feature-Packed and AIMO Compatible, ROCCAT’s First Studio-Grade USB Microphone Delivers Broadcast-Quality Sound and Completes ROCCAT’S Desktop Ecosystem

White Plains, NY – July 12, 2021 –  ROCCAT, Turtle Beach’s (Nasdaq: HEAR) award-winning, Hamburg, Germany-based PC peripheral brand, today revealed the Torch, its first studio-grade USB microphone. Designed for gamers, streamers, and aspiring content creators, the Torch is packed full of professional-grade features, including 24-bit audio quality, a dual condenser design, latency-free Mic Monitoring, and a built-in pop filter. ROCCAT’s Torchwill ensure creators always sound flawless, and its stylish and intelligent design is compatible with a wide range of shock mounts, boom arms, and other accessories. The Torchmicrophone features ROCCAT’s intelligent AIMORGB lighting, and special lighting zones change color depending on the mic’s settings. Additionally,  driver-free setup makes the Torch simple to use right out of the box. ROCCAT’s Torchlaunches August 15, 2021 for a MSRP of $99.99, and is available for pre-order today from participating retailers worldwide and from www.roccat.com.

“The Torch’s distinct look, pro-level performance, and attractive price make it perfect to grow with you as you chase your streaming and content creation passions,” said René Korte, ROCCAT Founder and General Manager for PC peripherals at Turtle Beach. “Gamers watch their favorite streamers and are inspired to create content themselves, and a studio-grade microphone is no longer a luxury, it’s a must-have accessory. We’re excited to enter a new PC peripheral category with the Torch, and to deliver another high-performance accessory that adds to our desktop ecosystem.”

ROCCAT’s Torch USB microphone features a dual condenser design, offering 24-bit audio with up to 48kHz sampling, ensuring a wide range of voices can be captured and perfectly broadcast. From simple whispers to loud and heated in-game reactions, the Torchdelivers broadcast-quality sound for any content creator. Designed for streamers and aspiring content creators, the Torchcomes with three pre-selected pick-up patterns for an effortless out-of-the-box experience. Users will be able to choose between Cardioid pattern – perfect for gaming and streaming; Stereo – great for vocals and instruments; and the Torch’s exclusive Whisper pattern – to capture the quietest voices and whispers.

The Torch also features a myriad of quick and easy controls to deliver the best experience. Gesture-activated mute functionality provides a convenient way to instantly mute without disturbing the quality of the recorded content. For on the fly adjustments, the Torch’s mixer-style controls allow gamers to fine-tune settings, control volume, and cycle through the different patterns with ease without having to install a single driver. The Torchalso includes a 3.5mm headphone jack for latency-free Mic Monitoring.

Torch also includes ROCCAT’s acclaimed AIMO RGB lighting, and distinct lighting zones that change color depending on the recording pattern selected or microphone mode.  Fully compatible with a wide array of boom arms, the Torch can be reconfigured and adjusted while still allowing the mic module to sit on the arm – maintaining the full functionality of the mixer-style base.

For more information on the latest ROCCAT PC gaming products and accessories, visit ROCCAT.com and be sure to follow ROCCAT on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

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-favorite 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.

On July 9th and 10th, CD PROJEKT RED and Netflix presented WitcherCon — a global online celebration of The Witcher franchise featuring numerous panels and announcements related to the world of The Witcher video games and the Netflix series.

Streaming to Twitch and YouTube, WitcherCon was aired over two separate streams containing many fun and eventful panels focused around different aspects of the world of The Witcher — as well as content unique to each stream. Some of the highlights from the event include: Geralt of T-Rivia — where key creators from The Witcher series of games and The Witcher Netflix series competed to test their knowledge in a Witcher-universe themed quiz. Then, in Memories From the Path, developers from CD PROJEKT RED discussed how the digital stories of the games have been brought to life over the years, before revisiting old memories together and reminiscing about the creation of the games.

Watch the recordings of the two WitcherCon streams:

WitcherCon – 1st Stream

WitcherCon – 2nd Stream

CD PROJEKT RED also put the spotlight on their expanded Witcher universe in The Witcher: Beyond Video Games — at the heart of which was the reveal of the upcoming comic book The Witcher: Ronin. The comic is stylized in the manga form, and tells an ancient-Japanese-inspired tale which casts Geralt as a monster-slaying Ronin on the hunt of the mythical Yuki Onna — the Lady of Snow. A special hardback collector’s edition of The Witcher: Ronin will be coming soon to Kickstarter.

Learn more about The Witcher: Ronin

Spokko, member of the CD PROJEKT family, was also at WitcherCon to present new footage from their location-based AR RPG The Witcher: Monster Slayer. Coming to iOS and Android for free on July 21st, the game tasks players with becoming a witcher themselves, stepping out into familiar surroundings transformed into a dark fantasy realm to hunt down bloodthirsty beasts lurking nearby.

Visit the Monster Slayer Website

What’s more, in addition to hosting panels featuring the cast of The Witcher Netflix series at WitcherCon, Netflix also provided sneak peeks and updates regarding the second season of its hugely popular series, and The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf anime. As well as fresh looks at both, the release dates for these projects were also revealed during the event, with Season 2 coming on December 17th, and the anime arriving August 23rd.

WitcherCon is also not the only example of CD PROJEKT RED and Netflix’s collaboration. Later in 2021, the next-gen edition of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be coming to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, and the game will also include bonus items inspired by the Netflix series. The next-gen upgrade for the game will be free for owners of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.

For more information regarding The Witcher series of games, visit the official website at thewitcher.com.

About CD PROJEKT RED

CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for personal computers and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include The Witcher series of games, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, GWENT: The Witcher Card Game and the futuristic AAA role-playing game — Cyberpunk 2077. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Capital Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

Melbourne, Australia, 8 July 2021 – Madman Anime Group is pleased to announce Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar®-winning masterpiece, Spirited Away, will return to cinemas across Australia from July 22nd, in celebration of its 20th anniversary.

The biggest box office hit of all time in Japan (surpassed only recently by Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train), Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away helped redefine the possibilities of animation for Western audiences and a generation of new filmmakers. Combining Japanese mythology with Alice in Wonderland-type whimsy, Spirited Away cemented Miyazaki’s reputation as an icon of animation and storytelling.

First released in 2001, Spirited Away is a dazzling masterpiece from one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the history of animation. Since its release, the film has gone on to win multiple awards including Best Animation of the Year at the 2002 Tokyo Anime Awards, Best Animated Film at the 2002 New York Film Critics Circle Awards and Best Animated Feature at the 2003 Academy Awards, among several others.

To further commemorate the 20th Anniversary celebrations, a limited run of 20th Anniversary ‘No-Face’ Pins will be available* on opening day at participating locations.

For more information and cinema locations please visit: spiritedaway.com.au

*While stocks last.

 About The Film

Spirited Away follows ten year old Chihiro, whose family is moving to a new house. When they stop on the way to their new home to explore an abandoned village, her parents undergo a mysterious transformation and Chihiro is whisked into a world of fantastic spirits ruled over by the sorceress, Yubaba. Put to work in a magical bathhouse for spirits and demons, Chihiro must use all her wits to survive in this strange new place, find a way to free her parents and return to the normal world.

About Studio Ghibli

Founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, Studio Ghibli is one of the most acclaimed animation studios in the world, and the home of some of the most revered and beloved animated works to have ever graced the screen. 

About Madman Anime Group 

For 25 years Madman Anime Group has been the home of Japanese animated content in Australia and New Zealand. With the region’s most comprehensive library of anime titles, Madman Anime Group distributes content in cinemas, via streaming on AnimeLab, on Blu-ray

and DVD as well as a range of digital platforms. Madman Anime Group also hosts Anime Festival, Australia’s largest dedicated anime festival event. 

Madman is a subsidiary of Funimation Global Group,an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.