WARSAW – July 22, 2021 –Today Klabater announced that Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg and Strategic Mind: The Pacific, a well-received PC strategy game series, will debut on PlayStation 4 (with PlayStation 5 compatibility) on August 5 this year.

The release of the games is quite a treat for the fans of strategic wargames. Especially since the Sony consoles do not offer a wide catalog of such titles. Experience the acclaimed Strategic Mind series in full glory with two installments, Blitzkrieg and The Pacific, soon landing on PlayStation 4 & 5! 

• Visit Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg PlayStation site 
• Visit Strategic Mind: The Pacific PlayStation site  

Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg is a turn-based strategy set during the period of WW2. It brings a modern look and new features to the good old wargame genre. You will be leading the German Armed forces, overcoming unthinkable odds, and claiming the ultimate bittersweet victory in Europe. Blitzkrieg is the way! 

Watch Blitzkrieg PlayStation trailer:

Strategic Mind: The Pacific is a turn-based strategy set during the WW2 period, depicting the war between the USA and the Empire of Japan, waged in the Pacific Ocean, with mindblowing historical accuracy and attention to detail.

Watch The Pacific PlayStation trailer:

“Our goal was to reinvigorate the old-school wargames genre with innovative combat mechanics and storytelling. We did not want the player to just move his tank units back and forth and attack the “bad guys”. We wanted him to feel that he is a Chief of General staff who plans the operations, argues with superiors, and puts in place his subordinates. To that end, we have created over 70 minutes of in-game cinematics for each of our titles, as well as lots of in-game dialogues.” – says Oleksandr Sienin, the Lead Game Designer in Starni games, developer of the series.

Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg key features:

• You will have the opportunity to command ground, air, and naval forces with an emphasis on land battles.
• Modern 3D graphics brought by the UE4 engine with detailed models of all units, a day/night cycle, and weather effects.
• You can upgrade and customize your troops by leveling them up and selecting skills that best suit your strategy. Moreover, you can equip your troops with additional equipment for each operation to better suit both your tactics and the war theatre.
• You will be getting awards throughout the game and they will give you access to unique HQ skills, which you can learn to increase the efficiency and synergy of your troops.
• You can acquire new units of various types, or upgrade your existing ones. All new units and equipment are available at historically accurate moments of the campaign.
• You can take numerous trophies and use some of the enemy`s most advanced units against them in future battles.
• While we strive for historical accuracy, we also allow you to explore various “what if’s” and see what could have happened if the German Armed forces were even more successful in their struggle for dominance over the European continent.
• Storytelling cinematics, as well as in-operation dialogues with full voice-over, will help you get a better feeling of the epoch-making events.

Strategic Mind: Pacific key features:

• Play both sides of the conflict to gain a unique insight into the epochal events of the War in the Pacific: the United States of America defending both its global power and its ideals and the Empire of Japan fighting for the right to take the future of our world into its hands.
• You can decide which ships, submarines, and aircraft will constitute the bulk of your force. Manage your fleet between missions with all models becoming available at historically accurate moments.
• A unique system of attachments allows you to customize your units with additional equipment to increase their efficiency and weave them perfectly into the strategies of your divisions.
• Oversee your units becoming more experienced combatants throughout the campaign and choose which skills they should focus on to better suit your strategy.
• A detailed system of naval battles allows you to damage various ship systems, such as all sorts of armaments, hulls, engines, flight decks, etc. For instance, damaging an enemy ship`s engine will reduce its speed and thus all of its defenses, making it easy prey for the rest of your flotilla.
• Choose which of the commander’s skills will better suit your strategy and use them at the right moments to turn the tide of the battle.
• Modern graphics combined with historically accurate models of all units make the playing experience much more immersive than ever before.
• Employ the heroes forged by the furnace of war for the most difficult tasks to ensure the success of the operation.
• Witness the events unfold through the plot-driven cutscenes.
• Intricate combat mechanics let you show the full extent of your tactical and strategic superiority.

Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg and Strategic Mind: The Pacific will be released on PlayStation 4 & 5 on August 5th this year.

Dark Fantasy Survival RTS Age of Darkness: Final Stand Trailer and Early Access Announcement

Build, Gather and Fight in a Desperate Last Stand Against an Onslaught of Never Ending Evil

PlaySide Studios have announced their dark fantasy survival RTS Age of Darkness: Final Standwill be descending into Early Access through Steam in Fall 2021. Age of Darkness: Final Stand presents a modern, darker spin on the survival RTS genre that will challenge new players, and strategy experts alike. The initial story driven trailer is now live giving players a sneak peak into the title and unique gameplay.

Strategic construction, careful resource management, and rapid recruitment are the keys to surviving unrelenting swarms of Nightmares. Robust defences to build, battleworn heroes to enlist, and the tug of war between light and dark all complemented with an original soundtrack by Path of Exile composer Kamil Orman-Janowski.

Survive the Never Ending Evil

Age of Darkness: Final Stand will enter early access with an intense survival game mode that tests your resolve. By day, construct buildings, gather resources, and recruit an army led by unique Heroes. Scout into the deadly fog of war and take the fight to the horrors within. By night, survive swarms of enemies numbering in the thousands. Made to be highly replayable, your army will fall, your settlements will crumble, but you will learn. Rise from the ashes again and again to push back the darkness of ‘The Veil’ and keep the light alive.

Fog of War: Evolved

Light up a rich, complex, procedurally generated map to claim territory back from ‘The Veil’. A dynamic living death fog that conceals enemies, drains life from your troops and turns structures into spawning nests for the Nightmares. Holding the line against this terror is not for the faint of heart. Any units unfortunate enough to be too close to ‘The Veil’ become ‘horrified’, sending them into fits of fear and lowering their effectiveness. Only light cures the darkness, so fight in the light or pay the price.

Death Nights

Brace yourself against huge tidal waves of Nightmares. Leveraging an internally developed technology called ‘SwarmTech’ allows the game to render over 70,000 enemy units on the screen at one time. These enemy legions claw their way up through seething fissures in the earth to reinforce ‘The Veil’. When the Death Night begins, you’ll be weakened by a Malice – a random affliction capable of undermining the best laid plans. If you are fortunate enough to survive until dawn you will be rewarded with a choice of Blessings. Live or die, Death Nights will test your strategic skills to breaking point.

Heroes Vs Horrors

Lead the charge against the horrors of the night with powerful and unique Heroes. Using special abilities gained from levelling up, these Heroes can be key to turning the tide of a desperate battle. But beware, the Nightmares have elite roaming champions of their own that drop precious resources when killed, posing an extreme and ever-present threat to your expansion. Are you the hunter, or the hunted?

Early Access & Community

At PlaySide, we are passionate about working hand in hand with our players to help shape the evolution of Age of Darkness: Final Stand, both during Early Access and into the future. Our strongest desire is to have a title reflective of our gaming passion whilst providing a unique challenge that players from this genre both desire and demand. We look forward to building a long-term community and engaging with our players who share a like-minded vision of making a deeper, darker, challenging combat RTS experience.

“Age of Darkness: Final Stand heralds PlaySide’s expansion into the hardcore PC platform. As a studio created to develop AAA titles, the vision has always been to develop larger, more hardcore titles on PC and Console” said Gerry Sakkas, CEO, PlaySide Studios. “Age of Darkness: Final Stand is a testament to the grit, adaptability and talent of our artists, engineers and game designers. We’re extremely excited and anxious to meet our first wave of players on Steam and to finish building Age of Darkness: Final Stand together with the community!”

“The PC RTS genre is as wild and untamed as it is deep and complex. This is a space where anything goes and the player’s expectations are limitless” said Sean Gabriel, Lead Designer on the title. “Rising to that challenge and bringing PlaySide’s special blend of personality, experience, and talent to bear has been a herculean task of which we’re exceptionally proud. With Age of Darkness: Final Stand we’ve been able to combine our passion for Action RPGs, Roguelikes, and RTS games into something wholly our own – and we’re only just getting started.”

Age of Darkness: Final Stand Links

●        Official Website: Age of Darkness: Final Stand

●        Steam: Age of Darkness: Final Stand on Steam (steampowered.com)

About PlaySide Studios

PlaySide Studios is one of Australia’s largest independent game developers. Focussed on creating AAA titles with 90+ experienced developers from some of the largest studios including EA Visceral, Riot, Epic, 2K, and THQ. The company portfolio consists of 57 titles delivered across a variety of platforms, including PC, Console, VR, AR and Mobile. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Melbourne, Australia.

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MMORPG V4 CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY WITH NEW TRAILER, REWARD EVENTS

Limited-Time V4 Anniversary Events Include Special Rewards and Merge of V4 Global with V4 Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau

LOS ANGELES – July 21, 2021 – In celebration of MMORPG V4’s first anniversary, Nexon is giving back to the game’s players with two limited-time, in-game reward events and a Global Event – both accompanied by a new cinematic trailer. During the Global Merge Event, Tharsi 1 and Tharsi 2 will be added in Asia, and players will be able to connect with more friends across the continent as V4 Global merges with V4 Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau.

In V4’s limited-time “Pengdro Has Appeared” event, players will need to be on their toes as it disappears within an hour. The event will take place three times  on every Friday, every eight hours at the Tollan Lagoon Salt Crest Shoal from Wednesday, July 21 to Friday, July 13.

During the “Constellation Mission” reward event, also taking place Wednesday, July 21 to Friday, July 13, players will have the opportunity to enhance their constellation and win various rewards, including the rare “Epic Star Piece Chest,” after completing all the missions.  

Powered by Unreal Engine 4, V4 is a cross-platform free-to-play fantasy MMORPG that gives players the ability to customize their heroes as they defend a breathtaking world from the forces of darkness. With exquisitely detailed battles and offense-focused classes, players can team up with warriors from all over the world on mobile and PC to defeat evil. The game features nine uniquely designed character classes that combine new and classic styles for a vibrant take on role-playing game. With near limitless progression, fierce competition, and friendly cooperation with other players across servers around the world, V4 is designed for core gamers who want to be at the front of the action – and for the more casual gamer who wants to build deeper online communities.

More information about the all-new V4 update and the game’s latest updates can be found at https://www.nexon.com/v4/ or @V4Global on Twitter.

Social: Facebook / Twitter / Instagram /Discord /YouTube

About V4

Powered by Unreal Engine 4,V4 is a cross-platform free-to-play fantasy MMORPG that gives players the ability to customize their heroes as they defend a breathtaking world from the forces of darkness. With exquisitely detailed battles and offense-focused classes, players can team up with warriors from all over the world on mobile and PC to defeat evil.

About NEXON Co. Ltd.
NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world’s first graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. Nexon currently services nearly 100 titles in more than 190 countries. The Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Zurich, July 22, 2021 – GIANTS Software kicked off its own annual FarmCon by showing the new seasonal cycles in Farming Simulator 22. Today, the world gameplay-premiere is on the schedule as publisher and developer of the acclaimed series continues with even more information and presentations about the upcoming game, releasing November 22 for PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Stadia.

FarmCon 21 is streamed from July 21st to July 23rd on the company’s official Twitch channel. Streaming begins at 11:00am PT / 2:00pm ET.

The show so far: seasonal cycles, new US map & more

• Demonstration of seasonal changes – watch here

• Presentation of the new US map ‘Elmcreek’ – watch here

• Behind the scenes of the Cinematic Trailer

• What self-publishing means for Farming Simulator
• Precision Farming talk with John Deere
• B-Roll of FarmCon gameplay available to media upon request

On today’s schedule: gameplay reveal, engine updates & raffles
Tomorrow, the 2nd day of FarmCon will focus on the gameplay premiere of Farming Simulator 22 showing fans the first in-game footage of the game. In addition, the developers will provide a look at the GIANTS Engine 9 and its vast improvements, including brand-new features. There will be a Q&A session and raffles for the chance to win Farming Simulator 22. Dedicated Discord chat rooms with developers allow fans to interact with GIANTS Software directly.

Even more to come: new crops & customization options
Friday (July 23) is about the three new crops (grapes, olives, and sorghum), various customization options, and sound improvements. Also, there will be a Bale Stacking Challenge with real tractors. Saturday & Sunday (July 24-25) are reserved for the Farming Simulator League and will see the competitive esports league continue with season 3. The tournament finale will stream live on July 25 at 1:00am PT / 4:00am ET on Twitch and YouTube.

FarmCon is the official and annual community event for modders, developers and players of the Farming Simulator series. Since 2016, fans can meet at FarmCon to chat with GIANTS Software and other players. For more information, please visit the official Farming Simulator website.

© 2021 Published and developed by GIANTS Software. GIANTS Software and its logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software. All manufacturers, agricultural machinery, agricultural equipment, names, brands and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. The agricultural machines and equipment in this game may be different from the actual machines in shapes, colours and performance. ©2021 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation Family Mark”, “PlayStation”, “PS5 logo”, “PS5”, “PS4 logo”, “PS4”, “PlayStation Shapes Logo” and “Play Has No Limits” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, the Xbox Sphere mark, the Series X logo, Series S logo, Series X|S logo, Xbox One and Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X|S are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Stadia, the S logo, and related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC. “Mac” is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. All rights reserved. All other names, trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners.

ABOUT GIANTS SOFTWARE
GIANTS Software is an international video game developer and publisher from Switzerland established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator series. The team with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and Czech Republic (Brno) is very committed to maintain close contact to the agricultural industry and to engage with the community. For more information, please visit giants-software.com

ABOUT FARMING SIMULATOR
Since 2008, over 25 million versions of Farming Simulator have been sold worldwide. The game series has been released on all popular platforms including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs since 2008. From the start, the team enabled users to create mods with the company’s own GIANTS Engine. With the Farming Simulator League (FSL), the series introduced a competitive eSports mode in 2019 – with teams competing in professional tournaments and many acclaimed brands and sponsors on board. More information available at farming-simulator.com

Arcade Platformer ZOMBEEZ: A Killer Queen Remix Escapes Early Access 1 Sept.

Brooklyn, NY — 21 July 2021 — ZOMBEEZ: A Killer Queen Remix (formerly titled ABS vs THE BLOOD QUEEN), the first single-player Killer Queen game in BumbleBear Games’ franchise enjoyed by millions, escapes the undead legions of Steam Early Access as it sprints into full launch for PC on Wednesday 1 September.

By transforming the beloved framework of Killer Queen into a procedurally generated, tough-as-nails race against the clock, ZOMBEEZ makes for one literal hell of a time. The Blood Queen has turned your hive against you — reanimating them as an undead apian horde. Attempt to escape them by running, flying, and leaping through an insectoid underworld. ZOMBEEZ’s full launch introduces the new Citadel of Blood area for runners capable of surviving Hell and The Outskirts.

Learn to leap over lava, sludge, and spikes with movement inspired by classic side-scrolling platformers. Uncover the intricacies and patterns of devious enemies like BloodBears, BumbleBats, BubbleSlugs, and FireSnails. With each death comes a new lesson along with that “one more run” feeling. 

Killer Queen staples return, from riding snails (and finally, the infamous scorpion!) to transforming into winged Warriors. Simple controls make ZOMBEEZ easy to pick up and play, encouraging players to quickly uncover complex, advanced movement techniques. Master the quick hops of workers and the wing flaps of warriors. Solve hidden challenge rooms for precious points leading to extra lives. 

Battle bloodthirsty bosses including the Zillipede, SlimeFly, and even the Blood Queen herself. Then take those newly-honed skills to the Daily and Monthly challenge runs to ascend global leaderboards.

“ZOMBEEZ started off as a way to bring more Killer Queen to our fans in a time where COVID-19 kept them from playing in arcades,” said Josh DeBonis, president of BumbleBear Games. “Now with our full release, we’ve transformed ZOMBEEZ into a lean, mean action platformer we think you’ll find hard to put down.”

To learn more, please visit the game’s Steam page, watch for updates on the Killer Queen Twitter and Facebook.

About BumbleBear Games

BumbleBear’s mission is to redefine arcade culture and be the leading source of games for a new arcade era. The team prides themselves on game design that can only be experienced in meatspace — games that make you look to the person next to you, and you both say “ok, one more round!”

To learn more about BumbleBear Games, please visit the studio’s official website.

To celebrate theupcoming 25^th anniversary of Crash Bandicoot, everybody’s favorite marsupial is unleashing his CRASHiversary bundle today. With five full games in one amazing package, fans can spin, wump and jump their way through all three of the original Crash games in the fully remastered Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, as well as Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, and Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled. 

Also available now is the Crash Bandicoot Quadrilogy bundle. Four full games of marsupial madness in one action-packed collection, including Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time. 

Can’t remember how Crash Bandicoot became such an icon? Check out this trailer:

• Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy

Spin, jump, wump and repeat as you take on the epic challenges and adventures through the three games that started it all, Crash Bandicoot™, Crash Bandicoot™ 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot™: Warped. Relive all your favorite Crash moments in their fully remastered graphical glory.

• Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time

Crash fourward into a time shattered adventure with your favorite marsupials. Master new abilities with the four Quantum Masks. Play new level types including N. Verted Levels, Flashback Tapes and Alternate Timelines. Team up or compete with friends locally in Pass N. Play and Bandicoot Battle modes.

• Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled

It’s the authentic CTR experience plus a whole lot more, now fully remastered and revved up. Start your engines with the original game modes, characters and tracks. Race to glory with additional characters, karts, tracks and arenas from beyond CTR. Crash the competition with online play

The Crash Bandicoot CRASHiversary bundle and the Crash Bandicoot Quadriliogy bundle are available digitally on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch, in select territories globally. For more information on the Crash Bandicoot franchise, please visit www.crashbandicoot.com and follow @CrashBandicoot on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Shoot hoops with motion control on Valve Index, HTC Vive, Windows Mixed Reality, Oculus Rift

Paris, France – July 21st, 2021 – One month after a successful launch on Oculus Quest, Realcast‘s VR basketball game In da Hoop! is coming to Steam VR on July 21st, where it is priced at $14.99 / €14.99 / £10.99 and available for Valve Index, HTC Vive, Windows Mixed Reality, Oculus Rift and Rift S. During the first week of launch the game will be sold at 30% off. A PSVR release is due to follow later this year. Brought to you by the creators of Just Dance, In da Hoop! uses unique motion-tracking technology with physical hand gestures to simulate the act of shooting hoops.

In da Hoop! lets you compete with your friends to rack up the highest score. Unlike real basketball, In da Hoop! lets you tweak a variety of variables for extra wacky spins on the popular sport. You can play a variety of hoop distances, positions, and movements. From Small Arcade Coin-up to Free throw Backboard. There is a Training mode with a 3-star achievement system including Tutorial levels. All levels have Combo rewards and unlocks to compete in Quick Play mode. Later on, special challenges will be added as Earthquake Basketball challenge, Treehouse Basketball shot, Bigball Basketball Shot, Upside-Down Basketball Shot, 2 Player Team Challenge, Ghost Mode, Basketball Bowling and 3 Strips Basketball Shot.

In da Hoop! features online leaderboards allowing you to compete with the global community. A post-launch update will add online multiplayer, allowing you to play directly with others from all over the world.

“We’re very pleased by the reception In da Hoop! received when it launched last month on the Oculus Quest store, so bringing it to a whole new audience of VR and basketball enthusiasts is a thrill,” said Realcast Creative Director, Diego Fernandez-Bravo. “In da Hoop! captures the sheer physicality of shooting hoops without the need for any basketball equipment. We’re excited for even more players to have a baller time with it!”

About Realcast
Realcast is an Award-winning* studio founded in 2017 by Nino Sapina and Diego Fernandez-Bravo. The founders have been working for 20 years in video games development with 12 shipped video games on 8 consoles including creation of multi-millions seller Just Dance game at Ubisoft. The company develops entertainment technologies and content, with the idea being “Forget about the technology, focus on the experience.”

New Classes, New Race, Updated Sytstems and More are In Store for Players in Lineage II Aden, Which Blends Traditional MMO Experiences with Accessible Solo Play

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. – July 21, 2021 ­– Lineage II, the hit MMORPG from NCSOFT, which recently celebrated its 17th anniversary, will launch a brand new service called Lineage II Aden on August 11. Lineage II Aden features the same core gameplay of Lineage II, but with classes tuned to focus primarily on solo play, but still retaining group hunting, intense PvP, and epic raids – including castle sieges ­– that made Lineage II one of the most enduring classic MMORPGs. Also arriving exclusively in Lineage II Aden are the Death Knight class and the Sylph Race, which exclusively has access to the Storm Blaster class. Information about Lineage II Aden can be found here: lineage2.com/aden

Key features of Lineage II Aden are: 

• Solo-friendly Gameplay: Waiting around for a party to level or grind is a thing of the past in Lineage II Aden. All 36 classes are tuned to be self-sufficient while hunting, and Lineage II Aden will have six new solo dungeons at launch. Lineage II Aden also features a simplified leveling system, making it easier on players to reach max level. 
   
• Two new player Classes: Lineage II Aden will have two new player classes – the agile Sylph Storm Blasters, and the fearsome Death Knight – based on the Death Knight raid boss from the original Lineage. Storm Blasters can harness the power of spirits into fast but accurate gun attacks while swiftly moving through the battlefield on top an elemental hoverboard. The Death Knight is a melee magic user with powerful single-handed sword attacks, can transform into an unleashed skeletal monster, and ride a Nightmare Mount. Lineage II Aden will be the first Lineage II service to receive these classes.  
   
• Pet Systems: Players can now adopt cuddly yet fearsome pets to join them in battle. Different pets have different skills and abilities, and can be evolved from their base stage through two  different power levels as they fight with you in combat. Players can summon 6 different types of pets, and can equip them with their own gear.  
   
• Special Launch Events: To celebrate launch, the “Why Burn” ranking event will be live at launch. Players will compete to obtain a Wyvern flying mount (just one per server). In-game events will happen every week following launch. 
   
• Free to play, supported by the L2 Store and L2 Coin Shop: Lineage II Aden will be completely free to play. For players who want to progress faster, items, equipment, supplies, and boost items can be purchased with L2 Coin, which can then be traded with other players, or NCoin, which can be acquired through real money transactions. Players can also purchase items through the L2 Coin Shop for Adena. Adena, various rare items and end-game materials can be acquired through gameplay such as hunting, crafting and boss raids.

Lineage II Aden will launch on August 11, joining Lineage II and Lineage II Classic. Content updates and events will still continue for all three services, with plenty to come in the future. Launch Packs for Lineage II Aden are now live for interested players, and more information about the new classes, new systems, and more are available on the game’s website: lineage2.com/aden.

Spokko, member of the CD PROJEKT family, today released their free-to-play, location-based AR RPG — The Witcher: Monster Slayer!

Available now for free on iOS and Android, The Witcher: Monster Slayer is a brand new game set in The Witcher universe. Developed and published by Spokko, the game challenges players to take on the role of a freshly trained witcher adept and step out into a dark fantasy realm using only their mobile phone. Using advanced AR features, as well as their location and the time of day, players will be able to hunt down over 100 witcher-world monsters both old and new.

Watch the live-action launch trailer — Your Hunt Begins

By logging in to the game no later than July 28th, 11:59 PM CEST, Android and iOS users will find the Kaer Morhen Steel Sword in their inventory. This weapon increases the number of Experience Points gained from killing monsters by 10%, and will surely aid new witchers beginning their journey on the Path.

Download the game for free

The Witcher: Monster Slayer is available for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play. For more information, please visit the official website and follow the game on Facebook and Twitter.

About Spokko

Spokko is a development studio specializing in creating mobile games. Member of the CD PROJEKT Family, Spokko remains in full creative control of its projects, while also having access to the wealth of knowledge and business acumen of the Group. Since joining the Family in 2018 — has been working on a brand new mobile release, an augmented-reality RPG titled The Witcher: Monster Slayer.

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).

Video Game Music Sensation The Living Tombstone Debuts AudioClash on Steam Early Access August 17

YouTube Star Jonathan Young Joins Cast of Free-to-Play Autobattler Inspired by Hearthstone, Dota, Pokémon

LOS ANGELES — July 21, 2021 — AudioClash: Battle of the Bands, the free-to-play rock music competition video game from Big Boat Interactive and The Living Tombstone, the electronic rock band with over 2.6 billion streams and backed by Warner Music Group, starts the show on Steam Early Access for PC Tuesday, August 17. Become the opening act by signing up for the closed beta at audioclashgame.com.

YouTube cover artist Jonathan Young, renowned for his metal renditions of anime openings, pop hits, and songs from animated movies, will join the playable roster of AudioClash alongside fellow YouTube star Charlie Green (CG5), whose video-game-inspired original songs have earned over half a billion views.

The Living Tombstone made remixes and original songs inspired by video games and TV shows. Then “Five Nights at Freddy’s 1 Song” reached over 200 million views. In the years since, TLT has garnered billions of streams, earned millions of fans, released a debut LP, and created five original characters—the Tombsonas. The next step for a band famous for making music about video games? Create a video game about making music!

Play the part of a band manager and assemble a team of musicians with eclectic personalities, looks, and powers. Recruit from the iconic Tombsonas, fictional rockers like half-human, half-reptile drummer Christi Vipera and heavy metal bodybuilder Ragnar Bludgård, and real-life stars like Jonathan Young and CG5. Transform them into a winning party using cards in the heat of battle. Make quick decisions between each round and watch the band go all-out against in competitive multiplayer with raucous medleys of rock, metal, punk, and more.

Inspired by the strategic depth of card games like Hearthstone, the character collection of Pokémon, and the intensity of autobattlers like Dota Underlords, AudioClash mirrors the love for gaming that set The Living Tombstone’s popularity ablaze. Dedicate your heroes to roles like tank and healer. Cast buffs with the drummer, deal critical damage as the lead guitarist, use support abilities as the singer, or absorb enemy hits as a bassist. Collect hundreds of customization items, from instruments to headgear, and level up the band with new ability-granting cards.

“When we considered how a band would battle, we thought about what each band member is doing at any given time, both for the audience and each other,” said Mike Arkin, CEO of Big Boat Interactive. “The vocalist leads the offensive, lifting everyone’s spirits. The bassist? Well, they’re the base, the foundation of the song—much like a tank in RPGs.”

“It’s really important for us to not just pay homage to video games—which quite literally made The Living Tombstone who we are—but to truly contribute to this amazing space with something new,” continued Sam Haft of The Living Tombstone. “I’m most proud of how every ability in AudioClash is tied to a small, unique piece of music. Over the course of a battle, players are literally arranging new tracks as they duel.”

AudioClash: Battle of the Bands debuts on Steam Early Access for PC Tuesday, August 17. Get into the venue early by signing up for the closed beta at audioclashgame.com and discover deeper cuts by joining The Living Tombstone on Tik Tok, Discord, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

About The Living Tombstone

The Living Tombstone is a musical project which takes elements from the electronic dance genres of today and combines it with rock genre influences. Founded by music producer and composer Yoav Landau, and accompanied by songwriter and vocalist Sam Haft, TLT has grown a cross-platform following of over 10 million fans and over 2.6 billion streams.

About Big Boat Interactive

Big Boat Interactive is an independent development studio formed in 2007 by games industry veterans with over 90 years of combined experience and over 200 shipped titles. Big Boat developed the critically acclaimed redux of both Battlezone 98 and Battlezone: Combat Commander, and collaborated with Oddworld Inhabitants on the engineering of the recently released Oddworld: Soulstorm.