Spokko, a member of the CD PROJEKT family, today announced that The Witcher: Monster Slayer, a free-to-play, location-based AR RPG, will release on both iOS and Android on July 21st.
The Witcher: Monster Slayer — developed and published by Spokko — is set long before the story of CD PROJEKT RED’s The Witcher series of games. In a time where monsters freely roam the land in large numbers, the relatively new role of ‘witcher’ has become essential across the Continent. In Monster Slayer, players will see the world around them transformed into the dark-fantasy realm known from The Witcher universe. As a freshly trained witcher themselves, they will engage with location-based gameplay and advanced augmented reality features to track down and hunt bloodthirsty monsters lurking nearby.
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In anticipation of Monster Slayer’s July 21st release, Spokko also announced that Android users can now pre-register on Google Play in order to start their journey on the Path the moment the game launches. By pre-registering, players will receive the Kaer Morhen Steel Sword — added to their inventory immediately when they begin their adventure — which allows them to receive 10% more Experience Points in game with every monster they kill.
For more information about The Witcher: Monster Slayer, 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).
Show the world your imagination in the Human: Fall Flat 5th Anniversary Level Design Competition for the chance to see your idea brought to life as a real in-game level
London, UK – 2 July 2021: No Brakes Games and Curve Digitalare delighted to announce that Human: Fall Flatis running an exciting 5th Anniversary Level Design Competition to celebrate five years of wobbly physics platformer fun, which opens for entries today! Ahead of the award-winning game’s fifth birthday on 22nd July, the competition invites fans to dream big and submit their most imaginative level design ideas on social media in any creative medium they choose. Participants can draw, paint, model from plasticine or building bricks, write a short description or even bake a level shaped cake – then share a high resolution picture of their creation for the chance to win. Judges will consider entries based on the amount of imagination that went into each entry – so get creative!
The lucky winner will have their dreamscape brought to life as a real in-game level across PC and console platforms and also receive an Arctis 7 SteelSeries headset and a SteelSeries Qck+ mousepad. Two runners up will also receive their very own SteelSeries Qck+ mousepad.
Human: Fall Flat is a hilarious, light-hearted physics platformer set in a world of floating dreamscapes. Each dream level provides a new environment to navigate, from mansions, castles and Aztec adventures to snowy mountains, eerie nightscapes and industrial locations. Multiple routes through each level, and perfectly playful puzzles ensure exploration and ingenuity are rewarded. Of course, your Human’s wobbly movements don’t make things easy, and whether you’re jumping, climbing, carrying or swinging, things can easily go very wrong – with very funny results. Human: Fall Flat can be played solo or with up to 8 players online for even more laughter.
Curve Digital is a leading publisher of video games on both PC and consoles. Since 2013, Curve Digital has been working with the world’s best game developers to help bring their games to broad global audiences; from renowned indie hits like Autonauts to the likes of the multi-million-selling Human: Fall Flat. In recent years Curve Digital has become industry recognised, winning ‘Indie Games Publisher of the Year’ at both MCV Awards 2018 and 2019, as well as ‘Publishing Star’ at the Develop:Star Awards 2019 and ‘Best Publisher Award’ at the TIGA Awards 2019.
About No Brakes Games No Brakes Games, founded by the creator of Human: Fall Flat, was established in Tenerife in 2019. Built on the phenomenal success of this game, the studio has since released brand new levels “Steam”, “Ice”, and “Christmas”. The studio prides itself on creating fun and high-quality games for their players, whilst maintaining a culture of trust, respect and work-life balance. They are hard at work on their next great game.
Red Wings: Aces of the Sky Baron Edition available now for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.
Madrid, Spain, 2nd July 2021. Meridiem Games is thrilled to announce that the special boxed version of Red Wings: Aces of Sky Baron Edition is now available from European Stores for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.
The physical boxed edition of this World War I aerial combat game will include a specially created slip case, an art book containing some of the concept art from the developers and a poster featuring key artwork.
Red Wings: Aces of the Sky is an exhilarating third-person aerial combat game set in the skies of World War I. Experience this breakthrough era of flight when the courage of pilots boarded on insanity and the stakes were never higher.
Pilot legendary warplanes from the World War I era and engage in thrilling arcade style aerial dogfights and relive historic events retold in glorious comic book-stylized visuals. Go head-to-head with feared opponents and witness the rise and fall of the legendary Red Baron and cheat death on your way to victory.
Key Features
Take the Skies – accompany the legendary Red Baron in the thrilling story-driven campaign.
Local co-op – fly solo or with a hotshot partner.
Unique combination – experience a unique mix of arcade gameplay and over-the-top, comic book-stylized visuals.
Fly even higher – use your unique abilities to take your opponents down and develop your deadly pilot aim with skill points.
Choose your warplane – pilot over 10 unique warplanes including the Entente Powers and the Triple Alliance.
Red Wings: Aces of the Sky is available now on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.
For more information on Red Wings: Aces of the Sky and other Meridiem Games titles, please visit www.meridiem-games.com/en
About Meridiem Games
Meridiem Games is an independent company working on the distribution and publishing of video games on all platforms. All the members of Meridiem Games´ team are players who are looking to satisfy the final client, the gamer. That is why we bring to you all kinds of games, from AAA to Indie projects.
About All in! Games All in! Games is a publicly traded video game publishing and production house based in Krakow, Poland. Founded in 2018, the team creates and supports local and international games for PC and consoles. All in! Games’ portfolio features titles such as Chernobylite (The Farm 51), Paradise Lost (PolyAmorous), Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms (Gamera Interactive), Tools Up! (The Knights of Unity), and many more. For more information, visit: https://www.allingames.com/
Lesquin, France, July 1 2021 – NACON and RaceWard Studio are pleased to reveal new gameplay images for RiMS Racing, a brand-new motorbike simulation concept that is scheduled for release on 19 August on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ and PC.
Following a successful appearance at Steam Next Fest, which gave several thousand PC players the chance to play an exclusive demo, RiMS Racing now takes you to the Suzuka Circuit in a pure gameplay video in which the player does a complete lap of the circuit.
>> Join us at NACON Connect on 6 July at 7 pm CEST for more exclusive information about RiMS Racing. <<
Not far from the city of Nagoya, the Suzuka Circuit in Japan is well-known to racing fans due to its unusual figure-8 shape. Players will admire the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR 2019 on the Japanese track. This motorbike, amongst the fastest in the world, has an exceptional power-to-weight ratio that enables the bike to reach speeds of up to 300km/h.
RaceWard has included 8 of the fastest motorbikes in the world: the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10 RR, Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory, BMW M 1000 RR, Ducati Panigale V4 R, Honda CBR1000RR ABS, MV Agusta F4 RC, Suzuki GSX-R1000R and the Yamaha YZF-R1. The motorbikes have been reproduced in the game with peerless detail and realism, and you will have to maintain and upgrade them through the innovative gameplay, which blends mechanical precision with the sheer thrill of driving.
Throughout a career divided into seasons, with each season comprised of over 70 events, and during the many challenges available in multiplayer, RiMS Racing promises complete immersion in the world of competition, where victory depends equally on your driving skills and your motorbike.
RaceWard and NACON invite you to join them at NACON Connect on 6 July at 7 pm CEST for more exclusive information about RiMS Racing.
About NACON NACON is a company of the BIGBEN Group founded in 2019 to optimize its know-how through strong synergies in the video game market. By bringing together its 11 development studios, the publishing of AA video games, the design and distribution of premium gaming devices, NACON focuses 20 years of expertise at the service of players. This new unified business unit strengthens NACON’s position in the market, enables it to innovate by creating new unique competitive advantages and achieve its ambition to become one of the world’s leading players in gaming. https://www.nacongaming.com/
About Raceward Studio RaceWard Studio are an Italian video game developer, creating state-of-the-art racing games. Driven on principles of ensuring excellence and developing a highly rewarding professional environment, the studio boasts mastery of leading-edge technology, fused together with a team of veterans which combine experience, skills and passion.The company is currently working on a new IP: RiMS Racing, a racing game with never-before-seen level of details, featuring the best-in-class motorbikes from officially licensed global-leading manufacturers. In 2019 the company became part of the Nacon group, which is also handling the worldwide publishing of RiMS Racing across all major gaming formats. Raceward Studio is now one of the largest videogame companies in Italy and it continues to expand.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — July 2, 2021 — Today, Ubisoft celebrates the first anniversary of Trackmania® with the announcement of an all-new season, which is available for free. Trackmania is also proud to announce that players across the globe have created over 132,000 custom maps and have set more than 61 million personal records in the past year. Ubisoft Nadeo has also enhanced the game with exciting new content and engaging activities for players to enjoy, including the most recent Royal mode and Ranked Matchmaking modes.
Players can now enjoy 25 new maps and set their sights on 100 medals. The new maps will include increasing difficulties and treacherous water features. Players will be challenged and must utilise their best skills and maneuvers to navigate new maps and beat out the competition.
Additionally, to celebrate the anniversary, players can get 20% off the one-year Club Edition and 25% off the three-year Club Edition, which is available exclusively in the Ubisoft Store from July 2–31.
Trackmania will be hosting the final round of its most prestigious competitive event, Trackmania World Cup, which spectators can enjoy on July 4.
Trackmania is available in the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store.
For more information about Trackmania, please visit trackmania.com.
Founded in 2000 and acquired by Ubisoft in 2009, Ubisoft Nadeo is the creator of TrackMania®, the cult multiplayer car racing video game, and Shootmania®, the FPS for everyone. The studio has won acclaim for the quality of its innovative technology, which offers a thrilling online gaming experience, based on competitive game modes and players’ creativity, on PC, and consoles and in virtual reality. Ubisoft Nadeo’s games bring together more than 39 million players.
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.
Earn Triple for Flying High in Stockpile, Bonuses from Finding Treasure Chests and Hidden Caches, Plus Half Off Patriotic Goodies of All Sorts
Ah, the rocket’s red glare. The bombs bursting in air. The aroma of singed hot dogs mingling with gunpowder. Independence Day is in full swing around Los Santos and Blaine County this week.
An excess of patriotism means big paydays for those willing to risk it for the biscuit at high altitudes and the lowest depths, as well as deep discounts on all sorts of goodies that could only fly in these parts.
2X GTA$ and RP on Treasure Chests and Hidden Caches Few things are more American than seeking your fame and fortune in the most remote and unforgiving places. Postcards don’t do it justice; it’s not all national parks and purple mountains majesty out there.
Combing the tropical terrain on Cayo Perico and the ocean floor — from sea to shining sea — in search of Treasure Chests and Hidden Caches will yield double the usual GTA$ and RP to all treasure hunters.
The decommissioned Kosatka submarine is 25% off, as are all its possible customization options, giving you the perfect opportunity to visit the sunny shores of El Rubio’s island stronghold and the murky depths of the ocean blue for yourself.
Triple Rewards on Mobile Operations Missions and Stockpile Shadow operations are one of America’s most booming exports. Aspiring warlords who own a Mobile Operations Center can get in touch with Agent 14 and bring home triple the usual money and RP on all Mobile Operations Missions.
Looking to get involved in a little espionage? Players can purchase the Mobile Operations Center, as well as all its Upgrades and Modifications, from Warstock Cache & Carry for 40% off retail through July 7.
Plus, take to the skies in a fleet of fighter jets with Triple Rewards for competing in Stockpile this week.
Play to Unlock the Blaine County Talk Radio Tee Long-haul truckers, conspiracy theorists, and everyone in between can collect the RCTR Tee free of charge this week, simply by playing GTA Online.
Business Battles Awards Keep your head on a swivel for Business Battles this week — if you are lucky, collecting and retrieving the relevant cargo might reward you with the Pisswasser, Benedict, Patriot, and Supa Wet Beer Hats, or the Statue of Happiness T-Shirt.
This Week on the Podium: Declasse Hotring Sabre With 19 Patriot Beer Livery In between fireworks fights, stop by the lobby of The Diamond Casino & Resort to give the Lucky Wheel a spin. You could walk away with GTA$, RP, clothing, snacks, plus mystery prizes of all shapes and sizes. This week’s top prize on the podium is the Declasse Hotring Sabre — appropriately decked out in the Patriot Beer Livery for maximum America points — built to tear up the Hotring Circuit.
DISCOUNTS Show your patriotic side by taking advantage of 50% off Independence Day instruments of destruction, customizations, fireworks, and more.
Vapid Liberator
Western Sovereign
Car Horns
Musket
Firework Launcher
Firework Ammo
Tire / Parachute Smoke
Face Paint and Clothing
Mobile Operation Center Liveries
Mk II Weapon Livery
Haircuts
Masks
Patriot Parachute
In addition to the discounts above, all players can pick up the USA Parachute Bag from any Ammu-nation totally gratis.
A Bunker is the perfect place to plot your next move, preferably while steepling your fingers and cackling like a super villain. Luckily for you, all Bunkers are half off for the next seven days, as are their Renovations and Modifications, so you can customize your lair to your exact specifications. Plus, see below for the complete list of vehicles on sale this week.
Vehicles:
Vapid Winky – 30% off
Dinka Veto Classic – 30% off
MTL Fire Truck – 30% off
Vapid Flash GT – 30% off
Albany Roosevelt Valor – 40% off
Declasse Drift Tampa – 40% off
Nagasaki Buzzard Attack Chopper– 40% off
Western Company Annihilator – 40% off
Titan – 40% off
Western Company Besra – 40% off
Prime Gaming Bonuses and Benefits GTA Online players who successfully connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account with Prime Gaming will get GTA$100K just for playing any time this week.
In addition, Prime Gaming members receive exclusive discounts, including 70% off the Buckingham Valkyrie helicopter and 80% off the Dinka Sugoi.
To ensure access to future benefits, make sure to visit Prime Gaming and sign up.
FINAL FANTASY I, II, AND III COME TO LIFEAS 2D PIXEL REMASTERS WITHUPDATED GRAPHICS AND AUDIO ON JULY 28
Pre-Purchase on Steam® for Exclusive Wallpapers, Music Tracksand a 20% Discount
SYDNEY (July 2nd, 2021) – SQUARE ENIX® today announced FINAL FANTASY I, II and III are coming to Steam® and mobile platforms on July 28. The pixel remaster series brings all the magic of the originals combined with quality-of-life upgrades while staying faithful to the retro design of these masterpieces. Fans can look forward to enjoying a host of updates including:
Redrawn 2D pixel character and background graphics, featuring iconic FINAL FANTASY character pixel designs created by Kazuko Shibuya, the original artist and current collaborator.
Beautifully rearranged soundtracks, overseen by original composer Nobuo Uematsu.
Improved gameplay, including controller and touch controls, modernized UI, auto-battle options, and more.
Dive into the world of the game with supplemental extras like the bestiary, illustration gallery, music player, and the ability to save at any time
Looking back at the long history of the beloved series, the “Father of FINAL FANTASY” Hironobu Sakaguchi states, “When working on the originals, I didn’t think that the FINAL FANTASY series would be remastered almost 35 years later. The video game industry had only just been established. So, with nobody else leading the way, we had to keep moving forward at the front line. I remember how we went through a lot of trial and error at that time. I’m very happy and grateful that Final Fantasy has continued for such a long period of time.” FINAL FANTASY Brand Manager and FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Producer Yoshinori Kitase adds, “Every time a new Final Fantasy title is released, I think there are those who want to return to the origin of the series.
This project began because we wanted to create a convenient way for fans and new players to enjoy these original classics, with consistent graphics and a unified user interface.” Further, in regard to the renowned soundtrack of the FINAL FANTASY series, series composer Nobuo Uematsu also confirmed, “We are rearranging all the music tracks this time. One of the first ideas I had was to make sure to stay faithful to the originals, but of course I couldn’t just leave it in the original 3-tone sound, so they have been built up into full-scale tracks. I have made sure that the original atmosphere has been retained and each can be listened to as separate music pieces, so that fans can enjoy.”
Those who pre-purchase the titles on Steam® will receive two exclusive wallpapers, three music tracks, and 20% discount per each respective title. All six titles are also available for pre-purchase as the FINAL FANTASY I-VI Bundle for a further discount. More information on the bundle is available on Steam at: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/21478.
*Games in bundle to be available upon respected release timings
View the FINAL FANTASY PIXEL REMASTER | Promotional Trailer
Earth, fire, water, wind… The light that once shone within the four Crystals was lost. Darkness covered the land, until the only hope for humanity rested in legends past. Become the Warriors of Light and embark on your own journey to restore power to the Crystals and save the world.
Switch between classes to improve your characters. Traverse the wide world with your airship and other vessels. Return to the game that started it all.
Our epic tale begins with four young souls orphaned during the struggle between the Palamecian Empire and the rebel army. On their journey, the youths join forces with the white wizard Minwu, Prince Gordon of Kashuan, Leila the pirate, and many others. Behold the beautiful and sometimes tragic twists of fate that await you on your adventure.
FFII introduced a unique skill level system that strengthens different attributes of the characters depending on their fighting style instead of leveling up. Use the key terms you learn in conversation to unlock new information and progress in the story.
This innovative game series takes an ambitious turn in this second installment in the FINAL FANTASY series!
With the power of light nearly eclipsed by the power of darkness, only the crystals’ four chosen adventurers can save the world.
Experience the iconic job changing system first introduced in FFIII – switch jobs at will and use various abilities as you progress in the game. Change into a variety of classes like Warrior, Monk, White Mage, Black Mage, Dragoon, Evoker, or even call monsters to do your bidding with as a Summoner.
Visit the official FINAL FANTASY pixel remaster series website for more information at: https://ffpixelremaster.com/
About FINAL FANTASY For over 30 years, the FINAL FANTASY series has delighted generations of gamers and millions of players worldwide through beloved Role Playing adventures that are built upon the benchmarks of spectacular visuals, highly imaginative worlds rich stories, memorable characters and technical and gameplay innovation leading the industry and earning the highest accolades from around the world. Each mainline game in the series is a completely new experience, and an ideal entry point to the series. Titles of the series have sold over 161 million units worldwide.
About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal®. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 161 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
Fearless developer Ronimo Games (Awesomenauts) and their trusty sidekicks Devolver Digital have decreed that Blightbound, a dark and stylish multiplayer dungeon crawler, will battle its way out of Steam Early Access on July 27th, bringing its eldritch horrors to PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Blightbound is an online cross-play & local multiplayer dungeon crawler that tasks three heroes to venture down from their mountain refuge to face the abominations of the Blight – a mysterious and corrupting fog that enshrouds the land.
Explore handcrafted dungeons, fight a terrifying cadre of mystical and monstrous enemies, grab valuable loot, and recover fallen heroes to expand your roster of available warriors. Each player will fulfill a specific role on the team – warrior, assassin, or mage – to overcome colossal bosses and solve clever puzzles.
Features
Explore an ever-expanding game with dozens of dungeons to explore, new heroes to recover and use, and new loot to retrieve.
Collect over 20 unique heroes, each with their own unique skill set, passive abilities, and fully narrated story to complete.
Hundreds of unique items to loot and craft to improve each hero and alter their repertoire of attacks and abilities.
Build out your refuge atop the mountain by recruiting new artisans to craft more items, fulfilling bounties, and training your heroes.
Battle through three distinct lands, each with several dungeons to conquer, including the eerie Gravemark, the oppressive Underhold, and the precarious Blood Ridge.
Distinct class roles that reward team play and powerful ultimate abilities that charge by fulfilling your role. Block damage as a warrior, interrupt enemies as an assassin or heal your allies as a mage.
A stunning mix of hand-painted characters and real time 3D models and lighting effects.
Can you collect and complete all the challenges, and conquer the Blight once and for all?
Surreal Action Roguelike Dreamscaper Awakens Sooner Than Expected
Now Setting the Alarm for Aug. 5, 2021
SAN FRANCISCO – 2 July 2021 –Dreamscaper, the surreal roguelite action RPG from publisher Freedom Games and developer Afterburner Studios, will awaken earlier than expected from its Steam Early Access slumber, launching for Nintendo Switch and PC on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Previously announced for an Aug. 12 launch, version 1.0 introduces two new bosses, an additional nightmarish biome, expanded story content, and much more.
Dive into strange dream realms conjured by the subconscious mind of Cassidy, a young woman wrestling with her inner demons. Each night, Cassidy finds herself thrown into twisted dungeons inhabited by nightmarish creatures. To uncover the source of her lucid-dreaming loop, Cassidy pushes back against the darkness, wielding all manner of imaginative weaponry and psychic powers to attack, dodge, block, and blast through foes in frenetic hack-and-slack combat.
Outfit our heroine with an expansive arsenal of more than 200 unique items ranging from fiery bottle rockets and super-powered baseball bats to explosive finger guns with a myriad of modifiers and upgrades. Equip special abilities such as chain lightning and seismic blasts from an electric guitar to turn the tide of combat. Unlock new additions to Cassidy’s arsenal and skills by exploring dream dungeons and forging lasting bonds with NPCs during her waking hours.
Progress deeper into an ever-changing labyrinth that fuses Cassidy’s memories with her fears and anxieties. Spend the day preparing for nightly ordeals by visiting various locales around town and getting to know the neighbors. Spend time with pals to learn more about their lives, exchange gifts to deepen relationships and access new powers and passive upgrades.
Dreamscaper’s full release includes all of the content from Steam Early Access and a host of all-new features. Face off against Regret and Resentment, imposing new bosses that haunt the deepest reaches of Cassidy’s psyche. Discover a warped version of Cassidy’s hometown that holds the key to her strange fate. Experiment across eight difficulty options with a dynamic slider to create the perfect level of challenge and complete the story to unlock multiple endings.
“When we launched Dreamscaper on Steam Early Access last year, we couldn’t imagine Cassidy’s journey would resonate with so many players,” said Ian Cofino, co-founder, Afterburner Studios. “The journey so far has surpassed our wildest dreams and we look forward to continuing to make dreams come true when we can share the Dreamscaper experience with everyone on Nintendo Switch and Steam this August.”
Dreamscaper will be available on Nintendo Switch and Steam for Windows PC on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, for $24.99 / €20.99 / £19.49, with English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean-language support.
Freedom Games is a publisher dedicated to offering best-in-class services to partners and providing players around the world with unique and memorable experiences. With over 50 years of combined industry experience at the executive level, Freedom Games seeks to leverage its expertise to facilitate great games and even better publishing experiences.
Afterburner Studios was founded in 2018 by three former AAA developers gone rogue. After years of working on titles like NBA2K, SOS, Gears of War 3, Paragon, and many more, they decided to go indie and create gaming experiences that tell powerful stories. Their debut project, Dreamscaper was successfully crowdfunded on Kickstarter in 2019.
GLOBAL SUPERSTAR J BALVIN AND TRANSFORMERS TEAM UP FOR FIRST-EVER MUSIC COLLABORATIVE FIGURE ‘J BALVINTRON’ TO DEBUT ON NTWRK
The Mobile-first E-commerce Content Site Brings ‘More than Meets the Eye’and ‘Reggaeton’s Global Ambassador’ Together in an Epic Music-Inspired Mash-Up
PAWTUCKET, RI – July 1, 2021 – Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), and NTWRK, North America’s premiere livestream shopping platform, today announced the first TRANSFORMERS Collaborative music-inspired item – the J Balvin Mash-Up, J Balvintron 3-Pack. Hasbro and NTWRK have partnered with J Balvin, one of the most influential and successful Latin artists, to bring this truly special blend of music-inspired toy and “More Than Meets the Eye” worlds together for fans.
Sound waves combine in this TRANSFORMERS-J Balvin mash-up pack! “Reggaeton’s global ambassador” joins the DECEPTICONS as the TRANSFORMERS robot, J BALVINTRON. This DECEPTICON wields the power of rhythm to crush his enemies! The 7-inch tall Soundwave-inspired figure converts into cassette player mode in 6 steps and features deco and details inspired by J Balvin – including packaging inspired by J Balvin’s rainbow color scheme and his iconic smiley face icon with lightning bolt eyes. He comes with two mini cassette figures, with deco inspired by albums “Energia” and “Vibras”. The Energia Buzzsaw converts to condor mode in 4 steps, and Vibras Stripes converts to tiger mode in 3 steps. The figure also includes a blaster accessory and two rainbow blast effects.
Balvin, who is a diehard TRANSFORMERS fan and watched the classic G1 animated series as a kid, had a huge part in making this unique collaboration happen. From his love for tigers, which inspired one of the mini-cassette figures with a strong big cat resemblance, to naming the figure J BALVINTRON.
The NTWRK platform that has brilliantly developed a new form of e-tail – selling products via bite-size video broadcasts and episodic content – will premiere an animated stop motion video highlighting J BALVINTRON converting and an interview with TRANSFORMERS team designer to give fans a behind the scenes, detailed look at the figure, before debuting for sale.
TRANSFORMERS robots have always been…More Than Meets the Eye, but now through the TRANSFORMERS Collaborative, fans can experience these larger than life characters as they team-up, mash-up, and meet up with other characters, teams, and people who share this same special quality. The J Balvin collaboration acts as the first music partnership for the brand since the TRANSFORMERS Collaborative launched in 2019, in addition to marking the first-ever Latin music, DECEPTICON, and G1-inspired collaboration! NTWRK is the first platform where viewers can buy the collaborative figure. The figure will be available for pre-order beginning Tuesday, July 13th at 9 a.m. PST / 12 p.m. EST on the NTWRK platform during a live episode which will feature members of the Hasbro design team.
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About J Balvin
J Balvin is one of the most consumed multi-platinum artists today. He has over 48 billion career streams and more than 53 million monthly listeners on Spotify, making him the most-listened-to Latin artist on the platform and the sixth in the world, while also being the first Latin artist to reach one billion streams on Apple Music. His influence and reach transcend cultural boundaries; Balvin was named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2020, is the only Latin artist with a collaboration with Jordan (which sold out in a minute), awarded in the Guinness World Record as the artist with the most nominations to a single Latin Grammy award show in its 21 year history, is the third superstar – and the first ever Latin artist – to get a signature meal on the McDonald’s menu, named one of Forbes’ 50 Most Creative from Colombia, and is VEVO’s most watched artist worldwide and the #1 global Latin artist on YouTube, Spotify, Deezer and Shazam.
Named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2021, NTWRK is the premier North American livestream shopping platform where “entertainment meets e-commerce” (Forbes). Built on a digitally-innovative model of daily product drops, virtual shopping festivals and exclusive partnerships with world-renowned brands and creators, NTWRK has fostered an organic global community of artists and fans since its launch in 2018. Under the motto “Shopping At The Speed of Culture,” NTWRK provides a one-of-a-kind digital shopping experience for Gen-Z and millennial consumers.
