FAN-FAVORITE BLADE DANCER CLASS ENTERS THE BATTLEFIELD IN BLADE & SOUL REVOLUTION‘S FIRST LARGE SCALE UPDATE

New Story and Dungeon Content, along with Item and Events, Now Live Starting Today

LOS ANGELES – JUNE 17, 2021 – Blade & Soul Revolution, Netmarble’s open world RPG that is directly inspired by the popular Blade & Soul MMORPG for Windows PC, received its first large-scale update that adds a long-awaited character class to players, alongside additional content and other in-game enhancements. New players can check out the game on the App Store and Google Play, and a new trailer showcasing the update can be found here.

New players can now kick off their martial arts adventure with Blade Dancer, a class that is quite beloved in other regions for the game. Act 5 of Blade & Soul Revolution’s story – A Lost Generation – has also been added alongside the new Blackram Supply Chain dungeon where players must utilize strategic and tactical planning to defeat the popular Blade & Soul boss Poharan.

Other content coming to Blade & Soul Revolution in today’s update include a new Skill Badge item, which allows players to customize their skills with their own tactics, and a new Kroki Lake event, which will give players a chance to get their very first Legendary Pet. More information on today’s update can be found on Blade & Soul Revolution’s official website and forum, as well as on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Discord.

Blade & Soul Revolution is an Open World Mobile RPG that translates breathtaking cinematic stories of revenge based on the PC online game of Blade & Soul. The game stays true to its PC roots with a high level of full 3D graphics and large-scale content that has been revamped to perform flawlessly on mobile devices. It displays eastern-fantasy world with stunning full 3D graphics backed by the Unreal Engine 4, offering massive real-time faction battle and incomparable hands-on action experience.

Blade & Soul Revolution is now available as a free download (with in-app purchases) in 149 countries via the App Store, and 126 countries on Google Play.

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About Netmarble Corporation
Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com

A Plague Tale: Innocence Releases on July 6 in 4K UHD on Xbox Series X & PlayStation®5, as well as on Nintendo Switch via Cloud Streaming

PARIS – June 17, 2021 – After the recent reveal of A Plague Tale: Requiem at the E3 2021 Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, Asobo Studio and Focus Home Interactive are thrilled to announce that the critically acclaimed first opus of the series, A Plague Tale: Innocence, will come to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation®5 on July 6. These versions of the game will be enhanced to feature 4K UHD (only on Xbox Series X and PlayStation®5), 60 FPS, and 3D audio support.

Watch today’s new trailer and witness the award-winning journey through a grim medieval France in unparalleled detail on next-generation consoles.

A Plague Tale: Innocence will also launch for the first time on Nintendo Switch on July 6. The game will be available as a cloud-based title, allowing players to pick it up digitally and play using cloud-streaming technology.

GEAR UP YOUR SHU FAMILIAR FOR HIGH-LEVEL COMBAT WITH NEW ARTIFACT SYSTEM IN LATEST A3: STILL ALIVE UPDATE

New Limited-Time ‘Poko Forest’ Dungeon Now Open, Where Rewards and Enemies Await

LOS ANGELES – JUNE 17, 2021 – Netmarble’s latest update for its dark fantasy open world mobile RPG A3: STILL ALIVE on theApp Store and Google Play introduces a new avenue for player Warriors to get stronger as the new ‘Shu Artifact System’ is now live in-game.

Once a player’s Shu familiar reaches Heroic Level, they are able to equip items onto their Shu in order to strengthen their Combat Power. Currently, only Attack-type and Defense-type are eligible to receive and equip a single Artifact on each equipment slot.

Today’s update also introduces a new ‘Poku Forest’ dungeon, which is open from June 17 – July 8. This is a ‘Party Play’ dungeon where one to five members can team up to conquer from one to twenty difficulty levels, with a new level opening up per day. Rewards will be given upon completion, with additional rewards granted based on clear time.

This month’s slate of in-game events for A3: STILL ALIVE’s June update also include:

• Resource Battle Exchange Event (6/17~7/8) – Players can join in on maximum of five Resource Battles while the event is being held, and the top 1~4 players will earn Exchange Tickets. These can be redeemed for [Show me the Money] Boxes that gives Blue Diamonds, Ethers, Topazes, Mana Stones, and Gold. Players can earn between 50-300 Exchange Tickets if they participate in all five battles.
• 7-Day Artifact Missions (6/17~7/1) – Earn medals by completing mission across seven days, which can be exchanged for Superior Artifact Boxes, and Rare/Heroic Exp Ancient Eggs.
• Shedora’s Special Quest (6/17~7/8) – Players will earn rewards by achieving Combat Power thresholds for an individual character. Basic rewards for Combat Power achievement include Uncommon Enhancement Blessing Scrolls, Premium Enhancement Stone Selection Chests, Superior Enhance Premium 2000 Chests, and Super Magic Stone Chests. Players can additionally gain Blue Diamonds, and Rare Artifact Chests when completing the Special Quest as fast as they can.
• Level Up! Super Check-in Event (6/17~6/27, 6/28~7/8) – By logging into the game, players can earn rewards like Blessed Sands, Eternal Embers, and Uncommon Feathers of Protection. There will be two seasons, with the first starting on June 17, and the second on June 28.
• Relay Soul Linker Mission (6/24~7/8) – Upon completing the 14-day series of missions, players will receive Soul Linker-themed rewards, including a maximum reward of a 5/6-Star Exp Soul Star, and 5/6-Star Heroic Guaranteed Soul Star.
• Poku Forest BOX Event (6/24~7/8) – Players can exchange tickets earned from completing the Poku Forest dungeon which can provide rewards up to a 7-Star Heroic Guaranteed Soul Star, 7-Star Legendary Soul Linker Conversion Ticket, Rainbow Rune Fragment, Ethers and Gold.

Set in an apocalyptic fantasy world of swords and sorcery, A3: STILL ALIVE is a cross-genre mobile experience that pairs the enormous and living worlds of Open-World RPGs with the extreme combat of Battle Royale. Players must be vigilant in an always-open Player vs.

Player (PvP) environment as they fight against enemies with intense hack & slash combat and prove their mettle in a variety of PvP and Player vs. Environment (PvE) modes. A3: STILL ALIVE is beautifully rendered with splendid console-quality 3D graphics that are brought to life thanks to the outstanding optimization of the Unity Engine.

A3: STILL ALIVE is now available as a free digital download (with in-app purchases) on Apple’s App Store and Google Play, in 172 countries around the world.

For more information, please visit the official website and forum, and follow A3: STILL ALIVE on Facebook and YouTube.

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About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com

What are the two things that make the world go round? Food and sports, naturally! And what do you get when you mix the two? An absolutely crazy gameplay experience called Foodtruck Arena, ready to be launched on Nintendo Switch and PC on July 2nd.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 17th, Warsaw, Poland.

We’ve got something for foodies and sports lovers – a game that combines the world of pizza, meatballs, and spaghetti with sports arenas where two teams run after the ball. Or a tomato. Or a pumpkin, or any other round fruit or vegetable that could serve as a ball. In the end, this game is all about pure fun – the crazier, the better.

Add the game to your wishlist on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1182280/Foodtruck_Arena/).

ABOUT FOODTRUCK ARENA

Join a colorful cast of food truck owners who – using their eccentric cars, quirky recipes, and love for food – try to change the stagnant world of gourmet cuisine, one meatball at a time. Become a legendary chef, take part in an unforgettable tournament, battle against formidable opponents, and climb to the top of the culinary world!

FOODTRUCK ARENA – MAIN FEATURES

• A thrilling tournament mode – something just right for lone wolves. Take an in-depth look at the world of Foodtruck Arena through the ultimate single-player experience.
• Crazy local multiplayer – connect with your friends, define your rules, and go wild! The multiplayer mode allows you to create teams of up to four players, choose your preferred rules, battle arenas, and much more.
• A colorful cast of playable characters – meet the Foodtruck Arena players from all over the world and play through their character story modes to unveil their secrets!
• Pimp your ride – have fun in various modes and customize your cars!
• All’s fair in food and war – make use of everything you’ve got during the match: freeze your opponents, boost your speed, or leave greasy puddles of tomato sauce to hinder others! Unlock specific power-ups for each car to increase your chances of winning.

Foodtruck Arena is being developed by Cat-astrophe Games and will be published on Nintendo Switch and PC on July 2nd by Gaming Factory and Ultimate Games.

More information about the game can be found on its website, Facebook, and Steam.

About Cat-astrophe Games

Cat-astrophe Games is an indie game studio created out of a love for cats and video games. Our main goal is to create unique experiences using engaging stories, comic-inspired graphics, and satisfying mechanics that will leave a lasting impression on the player. https://cat-astrophe-games.com/

About Ultimate Games

Ultimate Games S.A. is a Polish company that was established in 2015 in Warsaw. It was founded by Mateusz Zawadzki, an entrepreneur and lawyer whose passion is fishing. Since its beginnings, the company has produced PC games focused on fishing, hunting, and hobbies. https://ultimate-games.com/

Dovetail Games, developer and publisher of authentic sports simulation titles, is giving aspiring anglers a first look at the eight exciting venues available at launch in Bassmaster Fishing® 2022. The title is in development and targeting launch on the PlayStation®5, PlayStation 4 home computer entertainment system, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, and windows PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store in North America and Europe this fall. The developer is accepting closed alpha sign-ups for anglers who cannot wait to get their hands on the game.

Anglers will be hooked with eight unique locales to choose from to start their fishing careers. These locations offer different challenges and opportunities, ranging from dense swamps and cluttered boat yards to acres of open water, all featuring stunning scenery and an all-new day and night cycle designed to enhance the immersive experience. Players can use the new GPS map marker system to keep track of hotspots and underwater structures where they find more bites to improve their performance when they return.

Locations will include the famous Lake Ray Roberts where professional angler Hank Cherry Jr., featured as a playable angler in Bassmaster Fishing® 2022, just reeled in a victory during the 51st Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk and became only the fourth angler to win the Bassmaster Classic two years in a row. The official lineup of venues confirmed for launch include:

● Lake Hamilton – Nestled in the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs is one of the most popular fisheries in Arkansas.

● Toledo Bend – This reservoir separates Texas and Louisiana in the heart of the beautiful Sabine National Forest.

● St. Lawrence River – Connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean is the St. Lawrence River. These waters are where the Smallmouth Bass takes center stage.

● Chickamauga Lake – This lake has become “The Land of the Giants” for Largemouth Bass, rated the second-best bass fishing lake in the U.S by Bassmaster Magazine.

● Lake Ray Roberts – Selected as the venue for the 2021 Bassmaster Classic, Lake Ray Roberts in Texas is sure to be a hit with the Pro’s and the fans alike.

● St. Johns River, Palatka – A regular venue on the Bassmaster Elite Tour and the longest river in Florida, the St. Johns River is packed with honey holes and hawgs.

● Guntersville Scottsboro – The largest lake in Alabama and a firm favorite on the Elite Tour, Lake Guntersville always produces top-level competition.

● Sabine River – A huge variety of areas to fish in makes the Sabine River a fascinating venue for competitive B.A.S.S. events.

Developed and published by Dovetail Games, Bassmaster Fishing® 2022is due to release this Fall in North America and Europe on the PS5™, PS4™ system, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One/Xbox One X, and Windows PC via Steam. For regular updates and more information, please visit www.bassmasterthegame.com.

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Frozen District, the developers of House Flipper and the publishers of The Tenants, just announced their first two collections in collaboration with Displate – you can now get impressive metal posters for yourself or for someone you know!

The creators of House Flipper are constantly trying new things to spoil their community with goods. They’ve already released a bunch of great content updates this year, and now they’re here with their Displate collections. What a year for Frozen District! Check it out here.

You might be asking – what is Displate? They’re not-so-ordinary posters – they’re printed on a metal plate, making them extremely sturdy and polished. They’re also safe for your walls since they’re attached using magnets that come with the package. There are many customization options, and Frozen District already announced they would be releasing new collections every once in a while. For now, you can get one of sixteen posters – each collection, House Flipper and The Tenants, contains eight different designs. They also announced that they will be hosting a giveaway where you can get some of their graphics for FREE! Hop on the hype train and participate in their event HERE.

House Flipper itself is a single-player simulator for players looking for relaxation and peaceful gameplay. It revolves around renovating and furnishing a whole lot of houses. Demolish the walls, install furniture and fittings, and decorate the space to customize it to your needs. Create the house of your dreams! Or just make sure it looks good enough and sell it to make a profit – the choice is yours!

As for The Tenants – become a landlord and deal with problematic tenants as you progress through the stages of your property rental career. Renovate, rent, and take care of any possible issues. That’s just a brief description of The Tenants, but there is so much more to experience. The game offers many features involving renovation, investment, and real-estate management.

Frozen District plans to keep their players updated about future events and Displate collections. They also just announced Honeycomb – if you’re interested, your best bet is to add Honeycomb to your wishlist on Steam and follow House Flipper on Facebook and Twitter.

About Frozen District

Frozen District is an independent game development studio filled with gaming enthusiasts who are led by the need to create gaming titles with passion and respect for gamers. Thanks to the company’s unique atmosphere and non-conventional workflow, they can maintain a fresh look at the gaming industry and use this gathered experience in their projects.

About Displate

Displate is a leading managed marketplace specializing in creating one-of-a-kind metal posters. As well, it’s a global community of over 40 thousands independent artists from all over the world. Turning their unique designs into high quality prints on metal, Displate’s already sold almost 4 million posters decorating 1.45 milion households around the globe. 

Following clients’ interests we’ve introduced the licensed artworks from the fans’ favourite brands like Star Wars, DC Comics, The Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077, Marvel, NASA and many more.

By planting 1 tree for every purchased poster, Displate wants to have a positive impact on the environment and has already planted 14,323,280 trees, and counting.

Find out more at Displate – Collect Your Passions and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Linkedin.

Aerie Digital Reveals Battle Bands, a Rock & Roll Fantasy Deck-Builder with Multiplayer

Get the band together and battle with your instruments in roguelike co-op and competitive play later this year on Steam Early Access

PORTLAND, Maine — June 17, 2021 — 1-2-3-4! Aerie Digital has announced Battle Bands, a multiplayer deck-building game set in the fantasy land of Riff City coming later this year to PC via Steam Early Access. It’s you and your friends (or just you) vs. the world in this amped-up battle-of-the-bands experience featuring roguelike co-op campaigns and competitive tournament team play.

Whatever the gig, a sound tactical strategy and sick riffs are key to winning the championship and becoming a rock legend in Battle Bands! Start a musical act on your own or with friends and take on challenging AI rivals in roguelike co-op campaigns for up to four players in Tour Mode. And if you’re really ready to turn it up, face off in the ultimate tournament experience featuring 64 bands in Royale Mode.

Features:

• Roguelike Co-op Campaigns with Bosses: Team up with up to three friends or go solo against the machine in roguelike cooperative campaigns with Tour Mode.
• Epic 4v4 Tournaments: Duel with your mates in online competitions featuring 64 bands with real-time, single-elimination rounds to prove you’re the GOAT in Royale Mode.
• Your Deck Is Your Instrument: Choose from the guitar, bass, keyboard, or drums and build up your deck with hundreds of unique unlockable cards.
• Perfect Your Solo: Test your musical mettle against the AI before you take on even more challenging adversaries with your buddies.
• Create Your Rock & Roll Look: Personalize your perfect stage persona, customizing everything from the instruments to the wardrobe. And don’t forget a wicked name for the band!
• Ride in Style: Deck out your van with hundreds of color and customization options, and cruise into every venue looking like a rock star.

Battle Bands is available to wishlist now on Steam. For more on the game, check out www.PlayBattleBands.com.

About Aerie Digital

Aerie Digital is an independent developer and publisher of video games and digital entertainment experiences. Headquartered in Portland, Maine, our team specializes in creating original and innovative entertainment experiences. www.aeriedigital.com

Master your emotions as you rise through the ranks of your tribe to fight back against the Romans later this year

Publisher Iceberg Interactive and developer Poetic Studio are excited to be taking part in Steam Next Fest 2021 from Wednesday June 16th with their anticipated Psychological RPG Sacred Fire.

The game has launched its first public demo for the event, alongside a new trailer featuring Doug Cockle, voice of Geralt in the Witcher franchise.

Watch how to break the Roman shield wall Caledonian style!

In Sacred Fire, you’re cast as a refugee hunted by Rome, your actions compromised by fear and rage. Build up your willpower to control story choices and master battle tactics. Outsmart opponents and gain allies. Wage war or strive for peace. End up a hero or an outcast.

The demo features the first chapter of the story, which plays differently when you select a male or female protagonist. Writer Jennie Kong contributed to Sacred Fire’s story to create nuanced but meaningful differences between the two perspectives. The demo features Doug Cockle, Michelle Gonzo, and Ben Britton as important story NPCs.

You will be able to play the demo here until the end of Steam Next Fest!

Alongside the demo, Poetic Studio have announced that Sacred Fire will first come to Steam Early Access in Fall 2021. The first of three acts will be available on Early Access launch, with the other two being added as major free updates. Poetic aims to involve the community in the development of the game, fleshing out the story while incorporating feedback.

More will be revealed in the months ahead – be sure not to miss any Sacred Fire news by joining our community:

Discord, Twitter, Facebook, Website, Youtube

ABOUT POETIC

Poetic is an independent game studio founded by Andrej Vojtas who is the designer, writer, coder, and artist behind Sacred Fire. The studio aims to elevate role-playing experiences to another level, creating immersive stories where every choice matters.

ABOUT ICEBERG INTERACTIVE

Iceberg Interactive is an independent video game publisher founded in 2009 by an international group of games industry veterans. Located in Haarlem, The Netherlands and staffed with avid gamers, Iceberg works closely with an assembly of game developers around the world, both midsize and indie.

Known for many hit franchises including Starpoint Gemini, Killing Floor and Circle Empires; the company has enjoyed recent success with PC titles such as Shortest Trip to Earth, The Sojourn and Railroad Corporation. Iceberg Interactive has many exciting multi-format games coming up, including Blazing Sails (PC), Ambition: A Minuet in Power (PC) and Midnight Protocol (PC).

An action-packed time-warping look at what is to come

Walnut Creek, Calif. (June 17^th, 2021) – Modus Games and developers Dreams Uncorporated and SYCK today unveiled the breathtaking opening cinematic for Cris Tales — now available for pre-order across Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
 
The cinematic trailer, debuted yesterday in GameSpot’s Play For All E3 showcase,
highlights the enemies that Crisbell and her party will be facing off against in their time-hopping adventure to save the citizens of Crystallis. Along the way, Crisbell will be faced with tough decisions, heart-pumping battles and twists that not even a time traveler could see coming:

Cris Tales is a love letter to classic JRPGs created by Colombian developer Dreams Uncorporated where past, present and future are brought together on one screen. Players can use Crisbell’s amazing ability to slip between time periods to both aid citizens across Crystallis’ kingdoms and perform surprise attacks on enemies. If Crisbell wants to save her magical world from the evil that threatens it, she must make use of her power to shape the past, present and future while gathering allies that will help her in her quest. 
 
Cris Tales releases July 20, 2021. To learn more about Cris Tales, visit www.cristalesgame.com, join Modus’ Discord channel (modus.games/discord), and follow Modus on Twitter (@Modus_Games).

About Modus Games 
Modus Games is one of the fastest-growing video game publishers in the world. The label prides itself on providing AAA publishing services to talented independent developers across the globe. For more information, visit www.modusgames.com.
 
About SYCK
With gameplay, art or mechanics, a team of artists, geeks and pirates are creating delightfully enjoyable experiences to bring a smile to the child inside all of us.

About Dreams Uncorporated
Dreams Uncorporated is a game studio focused on using innovative gameplay and art style to tell stories that reach the world. Inspired by the art that raised us, we’re bringing our dreams into reality and sharing them through experiences never seen before.