Official pre-registration opens today on iOS and Android devices, with North American launch coming July 26
Los Angeles, California – June 28, 2021 – Contra Returns, a new addition to the legendary KONAMIrun-and-gun action franchise Contra, is available for pre-registration on mobile devices starting today.Developed by TiMi Studio Group and KONAMI, Contra Returnswill be bringing a fresh twist to the iconic retro arcade shooter. Players can pre-register on Google Play and the Apple Store today to gain exclusive rewards. Contra Returns will be launching in North America on July 26 and coming soon in Europe.
Contra Returns brings fans of the franchise an authentic new take on the Contra series, enhanced with all new graphics, gameplay upgrades, and more. New characters, storylines and customizable weapons allow players to unlock skills and conquer the battlefield with the same thrill of the arcade originals. Contra Returns offers over 200 levels, new game modes including One Life Mode, 1v1, and 3v3 modes, player and equipment upgrades and customization, and more, creating the ultimate Contra experience!
Jointly developed by famous Japanese game company KONAMI and world-leading game developer TiMi Studio Group, Contra Returns aims to bring the classic Contra experience to mobile platforms. In Contra Returns, players can enjoy the classic side-scrolling gameplay, two-person teams, alien bosses, and signature settings and soundtrack from the original series. Published by PROXIMA BETA PTE.LIMITED, Contra Returns will be available on iOS and Android. For more information and updates about the game, check out its website https://www.contrareturnsm.com/en/ and follow on Twitter @ContraReturns_.
About Konami Digital Entertainment
Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as eFootball PES, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh!
Baltimore, MD – June 29th 2021 – Independent games publisher Versus Evil and developer RUNWILD Entertainment today announced that the next major content update for their third person co-op action RPG Almighty: Kill Your Gods is now live.
The action goes underground in this latest update via the Hollows, a subterranean network of Elder God tunnels, caves, old mine workings and long forgotten ancient dwellings of the ancestors for players to hunt and score loot inside.
Entering the Hollows is a time based event, made accessible using keys once players have reached Almighty level or above. Utilizing an extraction portal, players have a limited amount of time before they are locked down and are trapped inside.
Entering the Hollows isn’t without risk of course, within the dark and cramped confines of this subterranean domain there’s a Thunderhead Guardian variant that shoots balls of lightning from its head in addition to being charged with Fire Magic and resistant to its effect. If that isn’t enough, lava rivers and poisonous waste are other hazards players will need to avoid to fully enjoy the spoils of war.
“Aside from the ongoing updates, tweaks and optimization we’ve been hard at work on, we’re really excited to introduce a whole new environment for players to explore and fight in, more of which will be introduced in stages during early access. This update takes things up a notch in terms of player adversaries and rewards, and we can’t wait to see what players think of the Hollows”. Said Darran Thomas, Creative Director at RunWild Entertainment.
RunWild intends to introduce five Hollows locations throughout the realm, each one presenting the player with unique enemy variants to do battle with, all of which are Almighty level or above, players looking for a fight won’t be disappointed.
Are The Hollows worth the risk? There are unique Almighty treasure chests in the Hollows that hold signature gear not available above ground, and destructible containers that contain large quantities of crafting materials that players can make keen use of.
For even more details on the The Hollows update head over to Versus Evil’s blog here
About Versus Evil
Founded in 2013, Versus Evil, LLC is the US based video game publisher behind critically acclaimed video games First Class Trouble, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire and The Banner Saga trilogy. Publishing games on all major mobile, PC and console platforms, Versus Evil works with independent development studios from around the world. The corporate philosophy is to champion for the independent game developer. For more information visit versusevil.com
About Runwild Entertainment
RUNWILD Entertainment is a Welsh games development studio based out of Caerphilly in South Wales, founded in September 2016 by a small team of veteran game developers. Their mission is to pioneer multiplayer experiences where players can share adventures in an emergent and seamless way, make connections and have fun whilst doing it. Almighty: Kill your Gods is their first original title and is being developed for PC and consoles.
Get in on fun, social and safe multiplayer action in a vast open world today!
Sydney, Australia — June 29, 2021 — VR Realms announced today that new kids MMO NEO 2045 is now available in Open Beta for players throughout the world, with an expected full launch on mobile and PC in a few months. A free-to-play massive multiplayer online (MMO) game for kids, NEO 2045 features a vast galaxy full of sci-fi action, quests and inter-galactic adventure! Sign up today for endless multiplayer action where you can build, explore, socialize and play!
“As we are nearing launch, we are excited to open up NEO 2045 to players ahead of full launch so that we can make sure we are hitting our marks with our audience,” said Robb Beeston, CEO and Founder of VR Realms. “While we did make this game with kids first and foremost in mind, we also want to make sure it is fun for older players and parents so that everyone can play together in a safe, secure and fun environment that has something for everyone.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aka6zV70FYI
NEO 2045 is a sci-fi action MMO for all ages with a vast open world with different Player Realms that focus on various aspects of gameplay to ensure a great time for everyone, regardless of their play style. Looking for a fast-play, multiplayer game experience? There are loads of single and multiplayer mini-games accessible through various arenas and locations, such as the Lazer Tag Arena, Robot Stadium, Avatar Sports Stadium, Comedy Club, Nightclub, Astro Training Center, Water Park and Arcade. Or if you are after more of a social, community experience, you can interact with other players in one of five fun and safe social Realms, including the Forest Realm, Arctic Realm, Desert Realm or the Ocean Realm. Or if what you really want to do is build and create, then head to your very own customizable Player Realm where you can terraform mountains and valleys and build structures and vehicles using dynamorphic components that connect seamlessly.
NEO 2045 will be regularly updated with fresh content, special events, and new storyline missions that tie into the game lore. For more information and to join the open beta, visit: www.neo2045.com
GAMING ON LG PREMIUM TVS REACHES NEW HEIGHTS WITH LATEST DOLBY VISION UPDATE
LG OLED TVs offer next-level enjoyment as first with Dolby Vision™ for gaming at 4K 120Hz capability
SEOUL, June 29, 2021 — LG Electronics (LG) is proud to announce that it is the first TV manufacturer to offer the ability to support coveted Dolby Vision® HDR at 4K 120Hz for gaming on select platforms, reaffirming the company’s commitment to providing the best big-screen gaming experience. With enhanced gaming capabilities and convenient, user-friendly controls, LG premium TVs are ready to deliver next-gen gaming experiences.
Firmware version 03.15.27, now rolling out, makes the LG C1 and G1 series OLED TVs the first in the world capable of supporting Dolby Vision® HDR at 4K 120Hz on certain gaming platforms. Additional premium models in the 2021 LG TV line up, such as the OLED Z1 TV and QNED Mini LED QNED99 TVs, will also receive the update from July. Additional 2021 and 2020 TV models are also being tested for Dolby Vision gaming in either 60Hz or 120Hz.
The firmware introduces another new feature to elevate the gaming experience to a new level of convenience. Available on all 2021 LG TVs equipped with Game Optimiser, Game Dashboard is a floating onscreen menu similar to the head-up display (HUD) featured in many games. The feature lets users quickly see the TV settings and allows them to switch between different genres – Standard, FPS, RPG or RTS – without pausing the action. In addition, the dashboard shows the status of other modes such as Black Stabiliser, Low Latency, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and NVIDIA G-Sync. To access more options, users can launch the Game Optimiser directly from the Game Dashboard.
LG OLED TVs boast a range of features that deliver a premium next-generation gaming experience with smooth picture and fast gameplay. With minimal lag, LG OLED TVs deliver a level of responsiveness that allows users to climb to the top of the leaderboard in their favourite next-gen console and PC challenges.
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About LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company
The LG Home Entertainment Company is an industry leader in televisions and audio-video systems and a globally recognized innovator for its leadership in OLED TVs which is revolutionizing the premium TV category. LG is committed to improving customers’ lives with innovative home entertainment products led by award-winning OLED TVs and QNED Mini LED TVs featuring Quantum Dot NanoCell technology and sound solutions developed in partnership with Meridian Audio. For more news on LG, visit www.LGnewsroom.com.
Owlcat Games’ Classic Isometric CRPG Arrives on Consoles Later This Year; Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous coming to GeForce Now on launch
Moscow, Russia, June 28, 2021 – Owlcat Games has shared a new developer diary for its classic isometric CRPG Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. The video reveals new information on Drezen, a sprawling fortress that will play a pivotal role as fans reclaim the world from demonic spawn this September 2 on PC via Steam, GOG and Epic Games Store. The studio also shared that Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S via backwards compatibility later this year in digital and physical formats. Console retail copies will be distributed by Prime Matter. More details regarding the title’s console versions will be provided at a later date.
Pay a visit to the great fortress of Drezen with today’s developer diary:
Drezen is the linchpin that holds Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous’ story together. Players will be able to learn about the city early on in the game as they interact with people who witnessed its siege and claim to be responsible for its loss 70 years ago. During the adventure the Queen will order heroes to take back the fortress by any means necessary. The assault’s starting location is highly influenced by the choices players make and the advice they follow. A climatic battle of resilience and wit unfolds.
If players are successful, Drezen will evolve to become much more than a place to sleep, wash, sell and buy gear. The fortress and its NPCs will change according to the Mythic Path one chooses and the decisions one makes throughout the game.
Moreover, Owlcat Games has announced that Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is coming to Nvidia’s cloud gaming service on release date. GeForce Now members who purchase Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous on PC will be able to stream the game to Windows or Mac computers, Android devices, or Nvidia’s Shield TV streaming players starting the same day it officially launches.
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous will launch for PC via Steam, GOG and Epic Games Store on September 2. The game will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S via backwards compatibility later this year.
About Owlcat Games
Owlcat Games was founded in 2016 by a group of developers united by their love of CRPGs. The team is led by veteran game designers behind titles like Heroes of Might and Magic V, Silent Storm, Etherlords, Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul and other games. Team members also took part in the development of popular MMO titles Allods Online and Skyforge. The first project unveiled by Owlcat Games was 2018’s Pathfinder: Kingmaker, an isometric computer RPG based on the highly popular Pathfinder pen-and-paper roleplaying game by Paizo Inc. The success of Kingmaker has allowed them to continue working with Paizo on a new Pathfinder adventure, Wrath of the Righteous.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
DC1500M U.2 NVMe SSD Adds Support for Multiple Namespaces
Delivers Enhanced Enterprise-Grade Endurance with Consistent Latency and IOPS Performance
Taipei – June 29, 2021 –Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced the availability of the DC1500M, a U.2 data center NVMe™ PCIe SSD for mixed-use workloads. Leveraging a high-performance Gen 3.0 x4 PCIe NVMe design, the DC1500M delivers predictable random IO performance as well as predictable latencies over a wide range of workloads.
“DC1500M adds support for multiple namespaces making it ideal for environments including virtualization and web hosting,” said Kingston. “From high-performance cloud services, media capture and transport to a range of big-data applications, DC1500M sets the standard for applications where QoS and predictability of performance are paramount. Data centers need drives that are reliable, have serviceable form factors and are equipped with the enterprise-grade features that make it easier to maintain SLAs.”
DC1500M is built with long-term performance in mind offering a high-performance Gen 3.0 x4 NVMe PCIe interface to ensure high throughput and low latency in new and existing data center platforms. The drive delivers consistent read/write latencies of <110 µs / <206 µs, respectively. Additionally, adopting the U.2 form factor allows current Gen 3.0 and Gen 4.0 servers and storage arrays to immediately utilize existing PCIe slots and U.2 backplanes while maintaining serviceability with hot-pluggable drives.
Building on the success of previous Kingston U.2 NVMe SSDs, the new DC1500M drive boasts advanced enterprise-class features to enhance long-term performance in high-availability environments. These include end-to-end data path protection, multiple namespace management, power loss protection (PLP), and telemetry monitoring for increased data center reliability.
DC1500M joins the DC1000B NVMe boot drive, the VMware Ready™DC500 series SATA SSDs and DC450R to form the most complete range of superior enterprise-class data center storage solutions on the market. The drives are backed by Kingston’s legendary pre- and post-sales support and a five-year limited warranty1. DC1500M is available in 960GB, 1.92TB, 3.84TB and 7.68TB capacities2. For more information, visit kingston.com.
DC1500M Data Center U.2 NVMe SSD
Part Number
Capacity
SEDC1500M/960G
960GB DC1500M Data Center U.2 NVMe SSD
SEDC1500M/1920G
1920GB DC1500M Data Center U.2 NVMe SSD
SEDC1500M/3840G
3840GB DC1500M Data Center U.2 NVMe SSD
SEDC1500M/7680G
7680GB DC1500M Data Center U.2 NVMe SSD
DC1500M SSD Features & Specifications
· Data Center NVMe Performance: Incredible I/O consistency with speeds of up to 3GB/s and up to 510K IOPS.
Enterprise-Class Mixed-Use Storage: An exceptional balance of consistent I/O delivery with high read and write IOPS performance to manage a wide range of transactional workloads.
Reduce Application Latencies: Quality of Service (QoS) delivers ultra-low transactional latency for large data sets and various web-based applications.
On-board Power Loss Protection (PLP): Enterprise-class protection to reduce possibility of data loss or corruption on ungraceful power fails.
960GB – Idle: 6.30W Average Read: 6.21W Average Write: 11.40W
Max Read: 6.60W Max Write: 12.24W
1.92TB – Idle: 6.60W Average Read: 6.30W Average Write: 13.7W
Max Read: 6.63W Max Write: 15.36W
3.84TB – Idle: 6.80W Average Read: 6.40W Average Write: 14.20W
Max Read: 7W Max Write: 16W
7.68TB – Idle: 7W Average Read: 7.30W Average Write: 17.14W
Max Read: 8.16W Max Write: 20.88W
Operating temperature: 0°C ~ 70°C
Dimensions: 100.09mm x 69.84mm x 14.75mm
Weight:
960GB – 145g
1.92TB – 150g
3.84TB – 155g
7.68TB – 160g
Vibration operating: 2.17G Peak (7–800Hz)
Vibration non-operating: 20G Peak (10–2000Hz)
MTBF: 2 million hours
Warranty/support6: Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support
1 Some of the listed capacity on a flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the products. For more information, go to Kingston’s Flash Guide at kingston.com/flashguide.
2 Workload based on FIO, Random 4KB QD=1 workload, measured as the time taken for 99.9 percentile of commands to finish the round-trip from host to drive and to host.
3 Measurement taken once the workload has reached steady state but including all background activities required for normal operation and data reliability.
4 Based on 1920GB capacity.
5 Drives Writes Per Day (DWPD) derived from the JEDEC Enterprise Workload (JESD219A).
6 Limited warranty based on 5 years or when the usage of an NVMe SSD as indicated by Kingston’s implementation of the health attribute “Percentage Used” reaches or exceeds a normalized value of one hundred (100) as indicated by the Kingston SSD Manager (kingston.com/SSDManager). For NVMe SSDs, a new unused product will show a Percentage Used value of 0, whereas a product that reaches it warranty limit will show a Percentage Used value of greater than or equal to one hundred (100).
From big data, to laptops and PCs, to IoT-based devices like smart and wearable technology, to design-in and contract manufacturing, Kingston helps deliver the solutions used to live, work and play. The world’s largest PC makers and cloud-hosting companies depend on Kingston for their manufacturing needs, and our passion fuels the technology the world uses every day. We strive beyond our products to see the bigger picture, to meet the needs of our customers and offer solutions that make a difference. To learn more about how Kingston Is With You, visit Kingston.com.
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CRYPTOMINING MALWARE INFECTING GAMERS’ COMPUTERS TO MAKE MILLIONS IN CRYPTOCURRENCY
29 July June, 2021: New research from Avast Threat Labs has revealed that cybercriminals are targeting gamers with cryptomining malware, called “Crackonosh”, through “cracked” or pirated versions of popular online games, earning them over USD $2 million (AUD $2.6 million) in cryptocurrency to date.
The malware has been circulating since at least June 2018 and has been found hidden in free pirated versions of games such as Grand Theft Auto V, Far Cry 5, NBA2K19, and Fallout 4 GOTY which are available to download on torrent sites.
According to Avast Threat Labs, Crackonosh has infected over 222,000 systems worldwide since December 2020, including 2,837 in Australia and 900 in New Zealand, but the number could be significantly higher as this is only what Avast software has detected. Avast Threat Labs data also shows that over 800 devices continue to be infected every day.
Number of hits since December 2020. In total over 222,000 unique devices.
“Crackonosh installs itself by replacing critical Windows system files and abusing the Windows Safe mode to impair system defences,” explains Daniel Beneš from Avast Threat Labs.
“This malware further protects itself by disabling some security software, operating system updates and employs other anti-analysis techniques to prevent discovery, making it very difficult to detect and remove.”
Once installed, the malware uses your computer in the background for cryptomining, helping the cybercriminals gain cryptocurrency by using the processing power of the malware-infected computers to solve complex mathematical problems and verify cybercurrency transactions.
Infected users may notice that their computer is overheating or slowing down substantially in how it performs very simple processing tasks, but sometimes it can be hard to detect.
“As long as people continue to download cracked software, attacks like these will continue to be profitable for attackers. The key take-away from this is that you really can’t get something for nothing and when you try to steal software, odds are someone is trying to steal from you,” added Beneš.
Crackonosh has mostly infected users in the United States, Brazil, India, the Philippines, and Poland, with notable infections in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Canada. Other countries included Mexico, Argentina, Spain, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Greece, Sweden, Turkey, Pakistan, and Indonesia.
Here are some tips to avoid cryptomining:
Don’t download pirated or “cracked” versions of online games as you don’t know what else you may download – it’s just not worth the risk.
Use a strong antivirus like Avast that can protect against cryptojacking by detecting unsecure websites and can help to detect and block most malicious software, like cryptomining malware.
Always make sure your Windows software is updated to prevent against vulnerabilities that can be used to spread cryptomining attacks.
Avast Threat Labs found cracked versions of the following games included Crackonosh:
NBA 2K19
Grand Theft Auto V
Far Cry 5
The Sims 4 Seasons
Euro Truck Simulator 2
The Sims 4
Jurassic World Evolution
Fallout 4 GOTY
Call of Cthulhu
Pro Evolution Soccer 2018
We Happy Few
About Avast
Avast is a global leader in digital security products. With over 400 million users online, Avast offers products under the Avast and AVG brands that protect people from threats on the internet and the evolving IoT threat landscape. The company’s threat detection network is among the most advanced in the world, using machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies to detect and stop threats in real time. Avast digital security products for Mobile, PC or Mac are top-ranked and certified by VB100, AV-Comparatives, AV-Test, SE Labs and others.
Legend of Mana released over twenty years ago as a part of the “Mana” franchise, and up until this remaster, I really didn’t give it the time of day. Sure, the art design at the time was amazing, but I was a lot younger and a lot less patient to take everything in back then. Thankfully, Square Enix have brought a remaster with a few updates and changes to fall in line with their other re-releases from the same series, and this time I finally got a closer look at a unique gameplay system that never grabbed me the first go around. How does this classic hold up after all these years? Let’s find out.
Story
Legend of Mana was a “sandbox” RPG before we really knew what a sandbox was. That statement holds true to its own narrative, where players basically must restore the world by rebuilding it, spawning NPCs and characters as they progress forward. That really is where the story is here, as every artifact you obtain can create an entire piece of a map, and it is your job to explore, find quests, and continue to gather more artifacts to continue the expansion. There are three character “arcs” to complete, as well as a ton of side-quests where you assist random NPCs with their day-to-day issues. Most quests are simple, but the characters are full of personality and quirk, fleshing out a bit of a backstory as you help them with their mundane tasks. Because nothing is really just given to the player, utilizing these mechanics take a bit of trial and error, but make for a title that has a very solid and rewarding sense of progression, as our silent protagonist’s journey is what the player makes of it.
Gameplay
As I mentioned, this is a game where you are kind of dropped into, and by simply choosing a location for your house, a world is created with a hub town where you then start hunting for more artifacts to build. This is known as “Land Make” mode, as the location of where you spawn an artifact does matter, as it can create a “Land” that is unique to itself, with new NPCs to recruit temporarily in order to complete their quests while also expanding the main narrative that lies underneath for each arc provided. It’s a lot to take in, but ultimately very deep and strategic due to the way the grid-styled overworld works.
Players who get hasty and do not plan before dropping a Land will quickly see a spike in difficulty, as Lands that are farther away from your house become more difficult in level. The battle system is true to the Mana franchise, featuring action-RPG mechanics, where players can attack, defend, and use abilities freely, with a leveling system continuously increasing the player’s stats as they explore more areas. Item collection is also a big deal, as equipped accessories can make or break a big battle. Partnered allies also play a role in combat as they will do their own attacks, but occasionally be able to add an exclusive attack or technique that assists in completing an area with a bit more ease.
It sounds like a lot because it really is. This remaster adds a lot more accessibility and guides to make sense of it all, but even then, I found myself having to basically feel out the game a lot before it all fell into place. Simply put, this is not a game that holds your hand as you are expected to learn it as you go and failing to read something can lead to a bit of tedious repetition as the learning curve to it all is mastered. Those wanting to have a friend join in can have them control an NPC which is a nice feature (and very familiar to the franchise), but only for specific areas and when you have a party member available.
Once you dig in and get past the depth of it all, Legend of Mana is actually a simple game to conquer, with so many secrets and rewards, all based off how you decide to play it. In this day and age of RPGs being either action or turn-based, this title adds a middle ground that truly feels unique and refreshing, even if it can get a bit stale due to the many filler Lands that don’t add a lot of value to the overall experience.
Visuals
This kind of goes without saying, but Legend of Mana is stunning. With rich colors and soft, hand drawn sprites, there is definitely a warm, relaxing atmosphere at work here. The animations add a lot of life and charm as well, with little NPCs scurrying about the environment, bringing this painting to life. The menus can feel a bit cluttered at times as this remaster may have refined instruction, but still has yet to streamline things – which kind of makes it feel as if just basic navigation of it can be a game in and of itself.
Audio
The soundtrack is some of the best video game music I have ever heard. Yoyo Shimomura (famous for Super Mario RPG, Xenoblade Chronicles, and a bevy of other big-hitters) makes the world of Fa’Diel feel impressive and boisterous, even at its most basic moments. While there is little voice work, the effects tie-in well, offering a lot of incentive to unlock new Lands to explore. Yes, the audio is something special, and at times maybe a little too giving due to how oddly the game holds itself together.
Overall
Legend of Mana is an odd one. It has an amazing soundtrack, fluid and fun gameplay, and some of the best art you can find in an RPG. That said, there is something a bit off when you step back and take it all in that misses the mark when it comes to creating one full experience. This is possibly due to the world building mechanics, but also due to a few too many mechanics all playing out at once. It’s not really disjointed as there is a flow to it all, but this Mana title definitely could have used a little more attention as at times it feels like you are playing a host of small experiences, rather than one whole one. It’s kind of like someone had all of these ideas to create the perfect RPG, but got too carried away and overfilled the world with unnecessary substance. Either way, this game is still well worth the price of admission and full of defining moments that are extremely satisfying, so longtime fans and newcomers should find a lengthy distraction within these gorgeous walls.
CD PROJEKT RED and Netflix have together unveiled the full schedule for WitcherCon — the upcoming global online celebration of The Witcher franchise.
Amongst the line up, CD PROJEKT RED will be hosting numerous panels. In Memories from the Path: Stories Behind The Witcher Games, developers and key figures from the creation of The Witcher series of games discuss how they bring stories to life in digital worlds, while also reminiscing about favorite moments — and forgotten relics — from the games. In Monster Slayer:Live the Life of a Witcher, the team at Spokko will help gamers prepare to become a witcher themselves by showing off what their new location-based AR RPG is all about. And The Witcher: Beyond Video Games will contain insight into the creative process behind items from the expanded Witcher universe, including comic books and the upcoming board game — The Witcher: Old World.
All of this will be accompanied by much more content from both CD PROJEKT RED and Netflix, as well as multiple musical performances throughout from composer Marcin Przybyłowicz and folk metal band Percival — who both worked on the award-winning Original Score for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
Available on both Twitch and YouTube, WitcherCon will air on July 9th at 7:00 PM CEST. Fans will be able to watch WitcherCon across two separate streams, with each one containing some exclusive content. The second stream, which also airs on Twitch and YouTube, will begin at 03:00 AM CEST on July 10th.
Check the Official Schedules below:
For more information on all things WitcherCon, including the full event schedule, please visit the official website.
* While the event will be filled with content fans are bound to enjoy, in the name of setting appropriate expectations CD PROJEKT RED has informed that no new Witcher game will be announced at WitcherCon
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).
Pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition of The Hinokami Chronicles to play two days early
IRVINE, Calif. – June 28, 2021 – SEGA is excited to announce Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicleswill be released in North America and Europe on October 15, 2021, for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam®. Moreover, those who pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition will be granted access to the game on October 13.
The game is currently available to pre-order on console and will soon be available to pre-order on Steam. Check out our “Story Trailer” and “First Look: Adventure Mode” trailer.
Story Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haiFEBURa64
First Look Adventure Mode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpF6VAvKWyg
Become the Blade That Destroys Demons!
It is the Taisho Period in Japan. Tanjiro, a kindhearted boy who sells charcoal for a living, finds his family slaughtered by a demon. To make matters worse, his younger sister Nezuko, the sole survivor, has been transformed into a demon herself. Though devastated by this grim reality, Tanjiro resolves to become a “demon slayer” so that he can turn his sister back into a human and kill the demon that massacred his family.
A sorrowful tale of siblings in which the fates of humans and demons intertwine… begins now!
About Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles
The Hinokami Chronicles is a spectacular arena fighter from the team at CyberConnect2 that lets players relive the memorable moments of “Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc” and “Mugen Train Arc”.
Follow Tanjiro through the story from the “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” anime as he faces demons in order to turn his sister Nezuko, who has become a demon, back into a human. Players can expect:
Exhilarating Arena Battles – Master the multitude of spectacular skills of a wide roster of characters from the anime, including Tanjiro and Nezuko, to overcome challengers in head-to-head battle, locally and online.
Moving Drama – Take up the sword of Tanjiro Kamado and guide his journey to become a Demon Slayer and turn his sister Nezuko back into a human.
Thrilling Boss Battles – Action and drama reach their peak in specially designed battles against powerful demons that will test Tanjiro’s mettle.
Original Anime Voice Cast – The original English and Japanese casts of the anime return to bring their authentic portrayals to the game.
We also have information to share regarding the pre-order options and additional content featured in both the Digital Deluxe and Standard Editions of the game.
Digital Deluxe Edition – $69.99
Those who pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition today will unlock:
Full Game
Exclusive access to the game two days early, on October 13
*Only in the limited-time Launch Edition of the Digital Deluxe Edition **Limited to the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Steam versions ***Limited to the PlayStation 4 version (Steam version includes a Profile Background)
Digital Standard Edition – $59.99
Pre-order Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles from PlayStation Network and the Xbox Games Store now! The digital Standard Edition contains:
Full Game
3 Kimetsu Academy Character Unlock Keys (Tanjiro Kamado, Giyu Tomioka*, and Shinobu Kocho*)
*Only included in the limited-time Launch version of the Standard Edition **Limited to the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Steam versions ***Limited to the PlayStation 4 version (Steam version includes a Profile Background)
Physical Standard Edition – $59.99
A physicalStandard Edition for The Hinokami Chronicles is also now available to pre-order. This version features:
Full Game
1 Kimetsu Academy Character Unlock Key (Tanjiro Kamado)*
2 Avatars (Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado)**
*Only included in the limited-time Launch version of the Standard Edition **Limited to the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 Launch Edition versions
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles will launch across North America and Europe on October 15, 2021, for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam®.
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