Prices slashed for every game, DLC and Official Soundtrack across the store
Watford UK, 4th June, 2021. Independent video games publisher Wired Productions today hit the button on its Steam publisher sale, offering extensive discounts across its product portfolio, featuring some of the most loved indie titles in recent years. Check out the Wired Productions Steam Publisher Sale page now.
Check out the Publisher Sale sizzle reel:
Huge reductions are available across a number of massive games, including Avicii Invector, Close To The Sun, Deliver Us The Moon, Grip: Combat Racing, The Falconeer, Those Who Remain, The Town of Light, Vostok Inc. and so much more. Full details on all discounts are below:
Avicii Invector
55% Off
Avicii Invector DLC
20% Off
Close To The Sun
60% Off
Close To The Sun OST
60% Off
Deliver Us The Moon
40% Off
Deliver Us The Moon OST
40% Off
Fractured Minds
15% Off
Grip: Combat Racing
82% Off
Grip: Combat Racing DLC
65% Off
Grip Combat Racing OST
60% Off
Last Inua
90% Off
Super Dungeon Bros
85% Off
The Falconeer
33% Off
The Falconeer DLC
10% Off
The Falconeer OST
33% Off
Those Who Remain
50% Off
The Town Of Light
85% Off
Vostok Inc
70% Off
Wired Productions has an amazing slate of games due for release in the next twelve months, so don’t forget to add these upcoming classics to your wish list:
ArcadeParadise, A love letter to arcades from the creators of Vostok Inc, Lumote
A gorgeous puzzle platformer set in an underwater-like neon world of shapes and colours. Tin Hearts, a Lemmings-style puzzle game and a journey of discovery set in a magical toy-filled universe. Tiny Troopers: Global Ops, an all-new sequel in the multi-million selling Tiny Troopers franchise.
With couch co-op and online multiplayer as standard. Psychological Horror, Martha is Dead, featuring Intense moments, twists, reveals and gorgeous visuals that makes players question what they are seeing. Finally, dispatching in 2022, The Last Worker, a first-person narrative adventure centred around our struggle in an increasingly automated world. Combining a hand-crafted art style with uniquely immersive gameplay mechanics in an epic setting
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About Wired Productions Wired Productions is an independent video games publisher based in Watford, UK. Wired has produced and published award-winning titles across all major platforms and its games are curated to deliver on its mantra: ‘Driven by Passion.’ Bringing games to market in both physical and digital media, notable launches to date include The Falconeer, Those Who Remain, Deliver Us The Moon, Close to the Sun, GRIP: Combat Racing, Victor Vran: Overkill Edition, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood and The Town of Light.
Recently, Wired Productions announced its upcoming slate of titles during Wired Direct. Upcoming titles include, Lumote, Arcade Paradise, Martha Is Dead, Tin Hearts, Tiny Troopers: Global Ops and The Last Worker.
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June 2nd, 2021 — The Alekon Company is excited to announce its upcoming photography-focused creature collector game Alekon will launch on Steam later this month, at a price of $15.99.
Photograph dozens of whimsical creatures, solving puzzles to get them to strike collectable poses! Befriend them in unique quests and mini-games, like tuning crystal harps, organizing parties, and telling ghost stories. Indulge your artistic side with creative toys like editing photos, designing constellations, and crafting snowflakes.
Features:
50+ characters, each with unique personalities, dialogue, quests and collectable poses.
Photography gameplay, with photo scores unlocking new levels to progress the game.
Full free roaming movement, in addition to the classic on-rails experience.
Unique quests and minigames, many involving photography, music, art, and dialogue.
Puzzles, solved with tools like donut treats, movable magnets and throwable fireflies.
An original soundtrack, inspired by Nintendo 64 classics.
Values:
No time wasted. Every quest reward is a unique game mechanic or piece of content.
Old soul, modern polish. We recreate a nostalgic vision while adhering to modern standards of UX.
Creative and non-violent. Photography, art, and music instead of fighting.
About The Alekon Company Three former Riot Games and Respawn Entertainment devs teamed up to create a unique game in the photography space. In 2016, Kevin Notar started Alekon in his spare time, as a small prototype in Unreal Engine 4. Daniel Kraft joined soon after, helping to create whimsical creatures for players to photograph. The team was complete in 2019, when Max Shawabkeh stepped in to shore up the interactive side of the game.
A new teaser trailer shows a mysterious conspiracy against the crown
Munich, Germany — June 4th, 2021 — 1C Entertainment and Koch Media are excited to officially announce that King’s Bounty II is finally available to pre-order for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) across all major physical and digital retailers. The Nintendo Switch version is also available to pre-order at all good retailers, and digital pre-orders will be available soon. The announcement was made at the end of a new teaser trailer, which showcased the current state of the game and a mysterious conspiracy against the crown.
Pre-orders have just been launched, so each gamer can find an edition with unique content that suits them the best. There are two retail editions available: Day One Edition and King Collector’s Edition; and three digital editions: Day One Edition, Lord’s Edition and Duke’s Edition.
Everyone who pre-orders any version of the game — digital or retail — will receive an exclusive digital Day One Edition Pack, featuring a unique Armored Princess’s Shield, Elite Guard Premium Pack, Firehand Golems, Hounds of War Warhorse, and Flaming Eagles. All PlayStation 4 digital pre-orders will include a stunning Theme based on King’s Bounty II artworks.
The Lord’s Edition, offered for digital pre-order only, comes with a bevy of additional content on top of the main game, including the Rod of Deception, Frosthammer, Staff of Harmony, Tyrant’s Sword, Armor of the Hollow, and Heroes & Villains Premium Pack.
The Duke’s Edition is only available for Steam and Epic Games Store members and includes the main game, all DLCs from the Lord’s Edition, an exclusive digital artbook and the King’s Bounty II OST.
And finally, we’re proud to offer the first sneak peek at the mighty King Collector’s Edition, featuring a real King’s crown, a double-sided poster, a 36-page hardcover artbook and the soundtrack. Pre-orders for the King Collector’s Edition will be available very soon.
More details about all available editions and their unique content can be found here.
King’s Bounty II will launch on August 24th on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC. Pre-orders are available today via https://buykingsbounty2.com/.
Modiphius Entertainment, the company behind popular tabletop RPGs such as the Achtung! Cthulhu, Fallout: The Role-Playing Game, and Infinity, the sci-fi space-opera RPG based on the tabletop skirmish game from Corvus Belli, today launched two new products sure to delight fans of Infinity. Setting sourcebook — the Paradiso Planet Book, and Campaign book — Shadow Affairs, are now available in print from Modiphius’ online store, and are also available in PDF format at DriveThruRPG.
Shadow Affairs details an extensive campaign for the sci-fi RPG, wherein characters from all walks of life will gather to defend the remote base Libra 5 as vicious alien invaders launch an all-out assault. The book details the largest game campaign ever written, and contains new maps, scenarios, side-quests, NPCs, gear, and more!
Arriving in print for the first time, the Paradiso Planet Book is the most complete volume of information about the strange jungle planet that’s the core of the Infinity universe. Paradiso’s value to the Human Sphere is incalculable, and so it’s always worth fighting for. Fame, glory, and fortune wait for those brave or foolhardy enough to risk the dangers of Paradiso, so gear up and don’t miss the next Orbital Elevator to arrive planetside! The Paradiso Planet Book is a treasure trove of information about the world itself, its neighboring planets, asteroid fields, stars, and Paradiso itself. New alien species, gear, weapons, and planet-spanning campaign ideas are also part of the Paradiso package!
About Modiphius Entertainment Modiphius is a British entertainment publisher working with global creative talent to develop unique creative properties. We publish roleplaying games, boardgames, miniatures, novels, cool accessories, and more. Our aim is to inspire those who read, play, or encounter our work with tales of heroism, adventure, and courage.
As well as our own IP: Achtung! Cthulhu, Modiphius has also published other major licensed properties from Star Trek Adventures the roleplaying game, Fallout Wasteland Warfare wargame, and Elder Scrolls: Call to Arms miniatures games, the Kung Fu Panda co-operative board game, and the forthcoming Dune: Adventures in the Imperium roleplaying game.
It’s time for some railroad revolutions. Train Station Renovation makes its debut on Xbox consoles
After hitting PC and Nintendo Switch, Train Station Renovation makes its debut on Xbox consoles. It’s a simulator of a renovator who restores abandoned stations and old trains, which distinguishes itself through, among others, economic elements. The release date for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S is set for June 2nd this year.
Train Station Renovation is a game from the Polish studio Live Motion Games, which debuted last year on PC, and recently also appeared on Nintendo Switch. The simulator has been well received by players – currently 83% of the reviews on Steam are positive.
The game will be published on Xbox One by Ultimate Games S.A. The release is also playable on Xbox Series X/S thanks to the backwards compatibility feature.
In Train Station Renovation the gameplay, which is experienced from the first-person perspective, focuses mainly on renovating abandoned and destroyed train stations, as well as dilapidated trains. The developers have prepared many tools and options for repairing and decorating stations. You will get a chance to use, for example, a crowbar, a paint roller or a repair wrench.
In total, players have 15 different railway stations at their disposal – from small facilities in rural areas to large stations in big cities. The simulator also distinguishes itself by offering an extensive economic system and possibilities of gaining new skills.
“Train Station Renovation is a game that offers calm and relaxing gameplay. We get to restore train stations and vehicles to their former glory. The game is perfectly complemented by the skill development system and the economic options that provide an increased level of realism” – said Rafał Jelonek, COO at Ultimate Games S.A.
Train Station Renovation – features:
railroad renovations;
relaxing gameplay;
15 diverse railway stations;
various tools and equipment;
extensive economic system.
The Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S versions of Train Station Renovation will be released on June 2nd 2021.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe & Arc System Works have brought together some of the most prominent UK fighting game ambassadors to shed some light on some of the mundane experiences we have all experienced over the past year.
All the boring zoom calls, excessive online deliveries and woes of slow food-deliveries can soon be forgotten when you get to experience Arc System Works’ Guilty Gear -Strive- in all of its beautifully crafted 2.5D anime glory!
Watch the trailer here:
The trailer features the following appearances:
Daisuke Ishiwatari, the creator behind Guilty Gear -Strive-
Ketchup & Mustard aka. Ryan and Jake, twin brothers who are best known for their Fighting game commentary and Twitch Channels.
Damascus aka. Samad, an esports host, commentator, event manager and fighting game specialist.
Tyrant aka. Jonathan, an established fighting game content creator, ambassador and commentator
Guilty Gear -Strive- will be released on 11th June, 2021 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC. Pre-orders for the Deluxe and Ultimate edition will have an Early Access that will start on 8th June, 2021.
For more information about Guilty Gear -Strive- other titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe, please visit our website or follow us on Facebook or Twitter, or subscribe to our YouTube channel.
‘THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH AND THE STAFF OF DOOM’ RELEASES ON CONSOLES AND PC TODAY!
The kid-friendly, zombie action video game based on the New York times best-selling books and Emmy award-winning Netflix series ‘the last kids on earth’ is officially launched
Team up with family and friends and take on a multitude of zombies and massive monsters in a quest to save the world!
The zombie apocalypse has arrived and it’s time to prepare for an epic battle! Outright Games, the leading global publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, together with Atomic Cartoons (the Kids and Family Division of Thunderbird Entertainment), and development studio Stage Clear Studios have today launched The Last Kids on Earth and The Staff of Doom. The production partnership is managed by Atomic Cartoons’ worldwide agent for merchandise, licensing and video games, Cyber Group Studios.
This brand-new action adventure is inspired by the New York Times best-selling books and Emmy award-winning Netflix series The Last Kids on Earth, and is available today on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®, Xbox and Steam.
View the launch trailer here:
In The Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom, fans can immerse themselves in an all-new story, exploring the massive town of Wakefield and taking on hordes of zombies. Play as the series’ legendary heroes Jack, Quint, June and Dirk, as they search for the missing pieces of the ultra-powerful ‘Staff of Doom’ and try to overcome Malondre, the Queen of the Slime Monsters, as she seeks to summon Rezzoch, the Ancient Destructor of Worlds. Players will be able to jump into 1-4 player offline couch co-op mode, which will soon be followed by a patch that will add online multiplayer functionality later this year.
Terry Malham, CEO of Outright Games: ‘’It’s been an incredibly exciting adventure for us becoming a part of The Last Kids on Earth universe. We’ve had the best time working with author Max Brallier and Atomic Cartoons on transporting the amazing characters from the books and TV into an action-packed zombie adventure that’s fun for all the family. We hope players will enjoy it as much as we do.’’
The brand-new game is based on The Last Kids on Earth award-winning animated series from Atomic Cartoons and the books from Penguin Random House, which has sold more than seven million copies in print around the world, in addition to being named to numerous best-selling book lists such as The New York Times, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal. The first full-color graphic novel, “Thrilling Tales from the Treehouse” published this past April and the seventh installment in the 6 series, THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH AND THE DOOMSDAY RACE publishes September 14, 2021.
Max Brallier, Author of best-selling book series, Netflix Series Creator: “As a lifelong gamer, bringing The Last Kids on Earth to life on consoles and PC is an absolute dream come true. Atomic Cartoons, Cyber Group Studios, Outright Games, and Stage Clear Studios have been incredible partners–and I believe we’ve managed to create something truly special. I’m incredibly excited for fans to interact with the world of Last Kids in an entirely new way – as their favorite characters!”
In addition to the best-selling books, Atomic Cartoons partnered with Brallier on an animated Last Kids Netflix series, which premiered in 2019 with a 66-minute special that won an Emmy Award for “Best Special Class Animation Program.” It was followed by two additional seasons in 2020, and a special interactive episode entitled “Happy Apocalypse to You,” which started streaming on April 6, 2021. To produce the interactive episode, Atomic Cartoons leveraged interactive Netflix technology that requires viewers to make choices using their remote control to advance the story.
The animated series features the voice talents of Mark Hamill, Rosario Dawson, Catherine O’Hara, Keith David, Bruce Campbell, Garland Whitt, Montse Hernandez and Charles Demers, in addition to Nick Wolfhard voicing the lead character Jack Sullivan. Wolfhard, Hernandez, Whitt and Demers will also voice their characters in the upcoming video game.
IP rights for The Last Kids on Earth were acquired in 2017 by Thunderbird Entertainment Group, the parent company of Atomic Cartoons. In addition to the Netflix series and video game, Atomic together with Cyber Group Studios, has also launched a toy and merchandise line based on the series with Jakks Pacific, and a T-Shirt line with Hot Topic.
Matthew Berkowitz, Chief Creative Officer, Atomic Cartoons and Thunderbird Entertainment: “The launch of The Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom marks the start of yet another exciting adventure for the Last Kids universe. Fans will get the chance to jump into the world feet first and immerse themselves in an entirely original storyline crafted top-to-bottom for the video gaming experience. This action-packed adventure is a unique piece of the cannon, yet it still connects back seamlessly to the rest of the universe we all know and love. More than that, it’s a fun, all-ages joyride that brings kids and families together as they play as Jack, June, Quint and Dirk and battle against a brand new villain in Malondre, the Queen of the Slime Monsters!
We’re so thrilled with our partnership with Outright Games and Stage Clear Studios and how authentically Max’s Last Kids universe is portrayed – from the town of Wakefield to the main characters, monsters, zombies and more. We hope fans of the show and books will enjoy it as much as we all loved creating it, and we can’t wait for them to experience it for themselves!”
Dominique Bourse COO and Thierry Braille, Vice President, Interactive and Video Game Division of Cyber Group Studios said: “We are delighted that the collaboration with Atomic Cartoons and Outright Games are resulting into a very compelling game based on The Last Kids on Earth. The combination of this wonderful IP and the great game developed by Outright Games is delivering an amazing video game which will contribute to expand The Last Kids on Earth universe”
The Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom is available now on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®, Xbox and Steam.
About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN™, GALAGA™, TEKKEN™, SOULCALIBUR™, ACE COMBAT™ and DARK SOULS™. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe is the premier publisher for anime-based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL™, and ONE PIECE™.
Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved entertainment licenses globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favourites such as Jumanji: The Video Game with Sony Pictures, Paw Patrol: On a Roll with Nickelodeon, Ben 10 with Cartoon Network, and Dragons: Dawn of New Risers with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy. For more information please visit: www.outrightgames.com
About Stage Clear Studios:
Stage Clear Studios is a long-established, award-winning game development studio based in Madrid, Spain. The company portfolio encompasses more than 30 releases on PC and console, ranging from platform ports to full releases on the latest platforms. The goal is always the same: reward the trust of both player and publisher with a quality game.www.stageclearstudios.com
About Cyber Group Studios:
Cyber Group Studios is a leading producer and distributor of animated series and a developer of global entertainment brands for children and families worldwide. Founded in 2005 and employing around 150 people, the company has set offices in Paris (France) and Los Angeles (USA), studios in Paris and Roubaix (France) and has structured strategic partnerships in Russia and China. Cyber Groups Studios creates and promotes content for Broadcasters, Digital Platforms, Theatres and Direct-to-Consumers (home entertainment, interactive games, consumer products). The company’s dedication for managing content resonating with kids and families globally has earned Cyber Group Studios multiple international awards. For more information, visit: www.cybergroupstudios.com
About Atomic Cartoons:
Atomic Cartoons, the Kids and Family Division of Thunderbird Entertainment Group (TSXV:TBRD, OTC – THBRF), is an artist-driven, multifaceted studio that includes some of North America’s most creative animators, directors, producers, and writers. With studios in Vancouver, Ottawa and Los Angeles, Atomic produces content for partners around the globe, including the Emmy Award-winning series Beat Bugs (2017, 2019) and The Last Kids on Earth (2020), and the Peabody Award and Television Critics Association Award-winning Molly of Denali (2020),which also won a Kidscreen Award for Best Inclusivity (2021). Thunderbird and Atomic also have a division dedicated global distribution and consumer products. Atomic is on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @AtomicCartoons. For more information, visitwww.atomiccartoons.com.
THE PODIUM IS WAITING FOR ITS CHAMPION! TOUR DE FRANCE 21 AND PRO CYCLING MANAGER 21 ARE NOW AVAILABLE
Lesquin, France, June 3 2021 – NACON and Cyanide are delighted to announce the release of their two cycling simulations. Tour de France 2021 is now available on PC, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. Pro Cycling Manager 21 is available exclusively on PC.
Manage your team of riders in Pro Cycling Manager 2021
Pro Cycling Manager 2021 is the only cycling simulation game that combines management and racing in real time. In the shoes of a manager, players need to recruit, train and direct the riders in their team to take them to the top of the rankings. Benefiting from Cyanide’s extensive experience, this new instalment lets you participate in over 260 races, including all 21 official stages of the Tour de France 2021 – a total of 700 stages. New features have been added to the game, including:
European championships and national teams added
Improved AI, especially in the peloton behaviour
More realistic weather, which affects fatigue and rider performance
Top manufacturers’ helmets, bike frames and wheels recreated in game for added realism
Cross the finish line at the Champs-Elysées with Tour de France 2021 The video game of the third most followed sporting competition in the world is back! Faithfully recreating the 21 official stages and Monuments cycling races, Tour de France 2021 thrusts players straight into the thick of the peloton as a rider in one of the top Tour de France teams.
Adapt your strategy to meet your objectives: join the early breakaway to win the green jersey, excel in the mountain stages by becoming the best climber, or save your energy for the final sprint on the last day to take the iconic yellow jersey. Multiple improvements and new features have been added to Tour de France 2021, including:
The official route of the Tour de France 2021
A redesign of My Tour mode, with more customisation options and 89 stages available
A new recovery mechanic for added realism
More realistic peloton behaviour
Equipment from a wide range of official brands
Tour de France 2021 is now available on PC, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S versions will be released in July.
Pro Cycling Manager 2021 is now available exclusively on PC
Check all NACON games and accessories on the new website nacongaming.com
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 8 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 Cyanide Cyanide is a French video game development studio created in 2000 and based in Nanterre. It has two subsidiaries located in Montreal and Bordeaux. The studio is known for its sports games, such as the popular PC series Pro Cycling Manager and its console version, Tour de France. Cyanide is also the author of Blood Bowl (Sport/Fantasy, 2009), the adaptation of the famous Games Workshop board game; Game of Thrones (RPG, 2012); Styx: Master of Shadows and the sequel Styx: Shards of Darkness (Infiltration, 2014/2017); and Call of Cthulhu, a game adapted from the tormented world of HP Lovecraft (investigative RPG, 2018). Since 2018, NACON, one of Europe’s leading video game publishers, holds a 100% stake in the company. More information can be found at www.cyanide-studio.com
Sydney, Australia – 4th June 2021: Ever wanted to take on the guise of an elderly person, head out onto the street and get steamrolled by traffic, electrocuted by a tram line, and fired high into the sky strapped to a rocket? Yes? Really? Well, you may want to talk to a professional about just why that is but, more importantly, Just Die Already just might be the game you’ve always dreamed of!
The ‘old aged pensioner playground’ is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch on 17th September bringing its particular brand of multiplayer mayhem to gamers across the globe, whatever platform they’re playing on.
Just Die Already tells the tale of old folk who have just been kicked out of their retirement homes, competing with each other to secure a sweet spot somewhere new by performing dangerous challenges to qualify for free care. Players can either take on Just Die Already alone or compete in four-player online multiplayer, ticking off dangerous challenges that put your life – and, indeed, every atom of your being – in danger.
Just Die Alreadywill also sport a Player Versus Player mode, allowing players to pitch boomer against boomer, fighting for their lives! The new mode will allow players to compete against their other old friends, taking part in PvP battles across four brand new arenas. It’ll be the first free update of many, with further exciting Just Die Already updates planned for the rest of 2021 and beyond.
For more insights into Frank’s mind, the protagonist of Just Die Already, follow the Twitter account here: @JustDieGame. Be warned: Frank does not hold back…or even know what Twitter is, really.
Just Die Already is coming to Australian retailers 17th September on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.
About DoubleMoose
DoubleMoose Games is a collective of several three-dimensional organic meat automatons, infused by four-dimensional souls, converging in the same space-time to produce audiovisual entertainment products for the human (and secret alien) inhabitants on “Earth”.
Red Bull Campus Clutch announces 24hr live stream World Final Knockout Round
Oceania – Australia and NZ – competing on June 5 in a bid to go to Madrid World Final
Red Bull Campus Clutch invited uni students from around Australia and the world to represent their campus and battle for supremacy, competing in new esports phenomenon, VALORANT
Oceania finals to be broadcast 9am CEST, June 5th
Teams of five try to earn their spot in the prestigious in-person final in Madrid July 17 and 18
The Knockout Round takes place online from June 3rd to 6th and will be available as a 24-hour livestream from June 5th
Events will be available to watch live on Red Bull Twitch andYouTube.
Australia, Thursday 3 June 2021: The Red Bull Campus Clutch knockout finals are on this weekend with Oceania – Australia and New Zealand – to be broadcast on June 5th at 9am (CEST) as university students battle it out for their spot in the prestigious world final in Madrid.
Red Bull Campus Clutch has seen students from more than 50 countries compete across National Qualifier and Final events, with National Finals Winners in regions such as Turkey and Canada securing a state-of-the-art gaming hub for their university. The winning teams of each country will face the next level of competition, an epic global World Final to determine the world’s best student VALORANT team.
The ground-breaking competition challenged players of all levels to team up in groups of five, represent their campus, and compete on the world stage to make history for their university and country. The online event also offered students the opportunity to showcase their skills in one of the hottest character-based tactical first-person shooters (FPS) for PC, where precise gunplay meets unique agent abilities, and understand what it takes to compete professionally.
The Australian National Finals winners took home the ultimate glory and title as Australia’s first Red Bull Campus Clutch victors, along with prizes up to the value of RRP $AU12,500 with each team member receiving an Intel NUC 11 Mini PC, AOC Monitor and SteelSeries peripheral pack.
The Australian winners were Ali Bakhtiari (Prophet) and Minzin Thein (Minzin) from RMIT, Matthew Asido from Chisholm TAFE, Viktor Myszko (Vik) from University of Melbourne and Luis Manfregola (OrangePearl) from Latrobe University. The team, formed about a month before the Australian qualifiers back earlier this year, only met for the first time after their nationals win on April 24. They agree they’re most excited for Oceania to be included on the world stage.
“Playing Internationally is so great, especially since regions like Australia are very undermined and undervalued worldwide. This gives us a good opportunity to represent our region with our individual skills,” says 18-year-old Minzin.
With high-level competition and the world watching, the World Final will give the competitors the chance to experience a professional esports tournament setting. This will be the first opportunity for many of the players to participate in an esports event of this size, competing against teams from across the globe in a live broadcast setting.
The Red Bull Campus Clutch World Final is the pinnacle event of the global student esports tournament. Played out across two stages: the World Final Knockout Round will see National Final winning teams from over 50 countries compete online for a highly coveted placement at the World Final. The Knockout Round takes place online from June 3rd to 6th and will be available as a 24 hour livestream from June 5th. The 10 winning teams, along with the Spanish and US National Final Winners, will move on to the World Final, an epic two day event taking place in Madrid on July 17th and 18th. Both events will be available to watch live on Red Bull Twitch and YouTube.
National winners across the globe will compete in a World Finals with the team that emerges victorious securing €20,000. In addition, Riot Games, the creators of VALORANT are offering the Red Bull Campus Clutch World Final Winners an exclusive chance to see the biggest stars in VALORANT compete at the upcoming VALORANT Masters event, an official tournament within the 2021 Champions Tour.
The schedule for the World Final Knockout Round is as follows (the regions have been grouped according to the geographical region, available VALORANT servers & amount of qualifiers per country):
· Oceania: Australia, New Zealand – (Finals broadcast 9am CEST, June 5th) · East Asia: Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Philippines – (Finals broadcast 11am CEST, June 5th) · South Asia: Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka – (Finals broadcast 1pm CEST, June 5th) · North America: Canada, USA – (Finals broadcast 3am CEST, June 6th) · Latin America: Peru, Brazil, Chile – (Finals broadcast 1am CEST, June 6th) · Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Kuwait, UAE – (Finals broadcast 3pm CEST, June 5th) · Europe North: Belarus, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine – (Finals broadcast 7pm CEST, June 5th) · Europe West: France, Ireland, Portugal, UK – (Finals broadcast 11pm CEST, June 5th) · Europe East: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Turkey – (Finals broadcast 5pm CEST, June 5th) · Europe Central: Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Italy, Slovenia, Belgium, Netherlands (Finals broadcast 9pm CEST, June 5th)
