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AKIBA’S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed Announced for European Physical and Digital Release

Coming to Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4 on 23rd July 2021

London, United Kingdom – 26th May 2021 – Marvelous Europe Limited are today excited to announce that AKIBA’S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed, an enhanced remaster of the Japanese-only PSP Game AKIBA’S TRIP Plus, will launch for the first time in Europe and Australia on 23rd July 2021 for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 with a digital pre-order now available on the Nintendo eShop.

Celebrating its tenth anniversary in Japan this year, the remastered “debriefing action RPG” where players must expose vampires to the sun, will launch on Nintendo Switch and PlaySation 4 with remastered visuals, English text localisation and an all-new English audio option in addition to Japanese audio.

In AKIBA’S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed, players will be able to dive into the seedy underworld within the heart of Akihabara to uncover a vast vampiric conspiracy. To protect the streets, and to unveil the truth, players will join the ‘Akiba Freedom Fighters’ and do battle against creatures known as Shadow Soul by using advanced stripping techniques to expose their bodies (and their plans) to the light of day.

AKIBA’S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed will be available physically as a standard physical edition and digitally for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 across Europe, as well as digitally for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in Australia, with an SRP of £34.99 / €39.99.

A PlayStation 4 exclusive digital deluxe edition, containing the base game, a 47-track digital soundtrack, a set of 10 avatars and a theme, will also be available via the PlayStation Store with an SRP of £44.99 / €49.99.AKIBA’S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed is now available to pre-order digitally on the Nintendo eShop, with physical pre-orders expected to appear at participating retailers shortly. The Standard Digital and Digital Deluxe Edition for PlayStation 4 will become available to purchase on the PlayStation Store at launch.

About AKIBA’S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed:

Return to an accurately modeled Akihabara circa 2011, Japan’s famous electric town, and explore the bustling streets and back alleys of this otaku paradise. But beware the seedy underworld lurking in the shadows! After finding his missing friend unconscious and bleeding in an alley, young otaku Nanashi is attacked by a sinister figure straight out of a horror manga and left to die. As he lays dying, a mysterious young lady offers him some of her blood, both saving his life and changing it forever.

Now a Shadow Soul, one of the very creatures that attacked him and his friend, he’s been imbued with superhuman strength and stamina…and a deadly weakness to sunlight. Caught up in a world of supernatural politics, Nanashi must contend with NIRO, a covert agency dedicated to hunting down paranormal threats, and the family of Shadow Souls, a group of inhuman monsters. It’s up to him and his friends, the self-styled ‘Akiba Freedom Fighters’ to preserve the peace of Akihabara and prevent an all-out war from tearing the town apart.

Key Features:
Playful Reimagining of Japan’s Electronics Mecca – Take a virtual tour of the Akihabara district circa 2011 recreated in painstaking detail, complete with accurate street layouts and shops based on real businesses operating at the time.
Fight Like a Nerd – Wield an arsenal of replicas, collectibles, and other amusing objects as you humiliate vampires into submission, all while wearing a stylish array of customizable clothes and costumes.
Your Choices Matter – Choose which faction to support in the fight for Akihabara and watch as your decisions affect the course of the story, culminating in one of several different endings.
Full Dual Audio – Enjoy hours of voiced-over banter with a choice of English or the original Japanese. Developed by ACQUIRE Corp. and to be published for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in Europe and Australia by Marvelous Europe Limited AKIBA’S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed will launch on the 23rd July 2021. A Windows PC version of AKIBA’S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed will also be released on Steam via XSEED Games on 20th July 2021. This title has been rated PEGI 16 and USK 16.

About Marvelous Europe
Founded in April 2012, Marvelous Europe is the European based publishing operation of Marvelous Inc., overseeing operations for all European territories as well as South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East. Marvelous Europe has been responsible for publishing games across various platforms, including mobile, handheld, consoles and PC. Marvelous Europe is a 100% wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Marvelous Inc., a publicly-traded company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

For more information about Marvelous Europe products, please visit www.marvelousgames.com. We can also be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/marvelousgames and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/marvelous_games Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.

THE UNBREAKABLE GLASS WARFRAME GARA PRIME TO SHATTER ENEMIES WITH PRIME ACCESS LAUNCH

Warframe Releases Prime Pack Content with Launch of Gara Prime Access Offering Players Instant Upgrade for a Limited-Time Only

LONDON, ONTARIO – May 26, 2021 – Warframe players can now instantly unlock the glass-armored legend Gara Prime, with the launch of the latest Prime Access program. The Gara Prime Warframe, Prime Weapons and Prime Customizations are now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PS5, PS4 and Nintendo Switch.

Tenno have dominated the battlefield with the power and purity of crystal since the Warframe Gara was first released in 2017.  The glass-manipulator Warframe Gara was the first Warframe to fell a Sentient on the Plains of Eidolon but now Gara Prime, a relic from the Orokin Era, has emerged with upgraded power and a purpose clear as crystal.  Whether players are keeping an enemy distracted with Spectrorage, sending volleys of explosive glass shells with her signature Astilla Prime shotgun or sweeping a few Lancers aside with her Shattered Lash Ability, Gara Prime is well-equipped for any situation.

Gara Prime Pack Offerings:
Coveted artifacts of a time long past, Prime gear is as rare as it is ancient. The exclusive Gara Prime Accessories Pack will be available for a limited time Only through Prime Access.

  • 1365 Platinum
  • Catena Prime Ephemera
  • Castellan Prime Kavat Armor
  • Sabella Prime Gene-Masking Kit
  • 90-Day Affinity Booster
  • 90-Day Resource Booster
  • BONUS: Kavat Incubator Upgrade Segment and Kavat Starter Kit

Prime Access Program Changes:
Wukong Prime Warframe and his Prime Weapons have been vaulted.  Octavia Prime Access has ended however Octavia Prime and her Prime Weapons can be earned by unlocking Relics.  Gara Prime is the 32nd Prime Warframe released to date.

Prime Access Media F.A.Q.
What is Prime Access?
Prime Access is a rotating program that includes the latest Prime Warframe, Prime Accessories and Prime Weapons and is bundled with discounted Platinum amongst other exclusive items.  Prime Access can be purchased by players to grant instant access to the featured Prime Warframe instead of collecting and building through playing.  

What is a Prime Warframe?
A Prime Warframe offers increased base stats and extra Polarity Slots which provides for more Mod customization and stronger builds. Not every Warframe or Weapon has a Prime variant, but when given the choice, players should progress their Primes for ideal performance in battle over their regular counterparts. 

Can players still unlock and play as the base Warframe Gara?
Yes, players have access to the base Warframe Gara right now, her Blueprint can be unlocked as a reward for completing Saya’s Vigil quest.  Players can then earn her components by completing Plains of Eidolon Bounties.  She is also available in the In-Game Market for purchase with Credits. 

Will players be able to earn Gara Prime without paying?
Yes, players can collect Relics which can then be cracked open to unlock Gara Prime and the various Components needed to build her. 

To keep up with the latest updates, be sure to follow Warframe on Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Download Warframe on Steam PC, Epic Games Store, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Nintendo™ Switch.

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world’s top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games’ multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 60+ million registered players on PC, PS5™, PS4™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™. For more information about Digital Extremes, visit www.digitalextremes.com. To sign up for Warframe, visit www.warframe.com.

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THE DECKBUILDING IS REINVENTED WITH ROGUEBOOK

The roguelike deckbuilder brings its release date forward to June 17 2021

Lesquin, France, May 25, 2021Roguebook, the roguelike deckbuilder developed by Abrakam Entertainment and co-designed by Richard Garfield, creator of Magic: The GatheringTM, will release on PC on June 17 2021, one week earlier than originally planned. To celebrate this news, NACON and Abrakam Entertainment are pleased to release a new game trailer that introduces the deckbuilding mechanics.

Unlike other games in the genre, Roguebook features a unique gameplay philosophy: the “Tower Deck“. Instead of minimising the number of cards in your deck, Roguebook encourages you to collect lots of them to unlock special talents for your heroes. Buy them from merchants, win fights against elites, and make offerings at vaults to collect as many as possible!

In strategic turn-based fights, you control a team of two heroes, each with their own dedicated cards. By choosing from the four heroes available, you can create powerful synergies: build an impenetrable defence against the most aggressive enemies or put everything into attack to unleash devastating hits.

And with transmutation and gems that grant extra bonuses when added to your cards, there are even more deckbuilding options. Finally, the world of Roguebook is brimming with treasure and artefacts that will make you more powerful during your run.Roguebook will be released on Steam on June 17, 2021,
and later on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo SwitchTM

Add Roguebook to your Steam wishlist

Roguebook is on Facebook, Twitter, Discord and YouTube.

About  Abrakam Entertainment
ABRAKAM ENTERTAINMENT is the AA Video Game Developer of the successful PC strategy game ‘Faeria,’ which launched in 2017 to 85% positive Steam reviews and praise from critics and major influencers. With their own tools and a very dedicated team, ABRAKAM has the ability to develop innovative strategy games efficiently. Roguebook, a roguelike card game, is their next next major title to be launched on PC and Consoles.

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 10 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/

Microids unveils Marsupilami: Hoobadventure!

Houba houba, embark for an exciting new adventure!

Sydney, Australia – May 26th 2021 – Discover Marsupilami: Hoobadventure, a brand new adventure inviting young players and adults alike to take control of the three Marsupilamis from the Palombian forest.

Punch, Twister and Hope are three Marsupilamis living a peaceful life in Palombia. Their lives are about to take a drastic turn when they accidentally open a sarcophagus whilst playing with debris on a beach, releasing a mysterious ghost cursing all the animals! Thankfully, our three Marsupilamis are immune to the curse and decide to set out on an adventure to find the ghost and reverse the curse.

Inspired by the comic book Marsupilami from Franquin, this 2.5D platformer will take you on a colourful journey through the Palombian jungle, a coastal city and even an abandoned temple. Jump, punch, dash and swing with your tail like only Marsupilamis do!

While mainly targeting a younger audience, the most dedicated gamers would be delighted to learn a Time Attack mode will challenge them to finish each level as fast as they can. And for the completionist, a beautiful artwork gallery will be unlocked after collecting hidden feathers and visiting secret dojos.

The Marsupilami is a fictional animal created by André Franquin appearing for the first time in the “Spirou & Fantasio” comic book series. The Marsupilami was so popular it earned its own dedicated hard cover series published by Dupuis.

Marsupilami: Hoobadventure will be available in the following editions:

  • Tropical Edition
    • The game Marsupilami: Hoobadventure
    • 2 sticker sheets
    • One door hanger
  • Collector’s Edition
    • The game Marsupilami: Hoobadventure
    • 2 sticker sheets
    • One door hanger
    • A 14cm Marsupilami figurine

Marsupilami: Hoobadventure will be released on November 16th 2021 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. The game will be compatible with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Fact sheet:

  • Title: Marsupilami: Hoobadventure
  • Genre: Platform
  • Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC/Mac. The game will be compatible with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
  • Release date: November 16th 2021
  • Developer: Ocellus Studio
  • Publisher: Microids
  • Languages: French, English, Italian, German and Spanish

Find Microids on Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

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About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset, Philippe Dessoly and Pierre Adane), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, including Asterix & Obelix, and Titeuf, Garfield, Fort Boyard, XIII and Blacksad, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

About Dupuis

Ever since its creation in 1938, Dupuis develops comic books seducing a wide audience.

Dupuis is deeply rooted within the Franco-Belgian comic book movement and its very own renown series. The company’s strength relies on its capacity to regularly reinvent itself and think ahead. Creator of universes and legendary heroes like Lucky Luke, Spirou, Boule & Bill, The Smurfs, Cédric and Largo Winch, Dupuis allows its contemporary publications to benefit from the experience of the most famous comic book authors.

Dupuis has always integrated the publishing, animation and licensing department to ensure a consistent exploitation of its intellectual properties.

SAVE THE DAY IN ‘PJ MASKS HEROES OF THE NIGHT’ A BRAND-NEW SUPERPOWERED VIDEO GAME COMING TO CONSOLES AND PC DIGITAL THIS YEAR

Time to be a hero in the first ever console game from the #1 kids’ superhero tv show

It’s the right time to fight crime as the PJ Masks embark on their first ever console video game adventure. Outright Games, the leading global publisher of family friendly interactive entertainment, in partnership with Hasbro, today shout hooray as they announce PJ MASKS HEROES OF THE NIGHT a platforming adventure game for little heroes everywhere, releasing this year on Nintendo Switch, Playstation®, Xbox and PC Digital.

View the announcement trailer here:

Get your PJs on and become heroes Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko in the most exciting PJ Masks video game yet. Use their superpowers – like Catboy’s speed, Owlette’s super flying moves, and mighty Gekko’s muscles – to stop the most popular night-time baddies. Explore eight PJ Masks locations, from the city roofs and Mystery Mountain all the way to the Moon! With help from PJ Robot, players will discover a world of friendship, teamwork, and amazing hidden collectibles. Bedtime is the right time to fight crime – but can the world be saved from Romeo, Luna Girl, Night Ninja and more villains?

Produced by eOne, Hasbro’s global entertainment studio, PJ Masks has been a hit with TV viewers worldwide since its premiere on Disney Junior in 2015. It is now one the top broadcast and licensing properties for pre-schoolers, ranking as a Disney Junior top five series among kids 2-5 with annual global retail sales reaching $1.15 billion.

‘We’re beyond excited to be the ones to finally bring the PJ Masks home to consoles in this brand new adventure, our partnership with Hasbro on creating amazing kids video games has been a dream come true’ says Terry Malham, CEO of Outright Games. ‘The PJ Masks are a beloved, modern franchise for kids and really serve that growing audience from pre-school to older kids discovering the world of superhero adventure for the first time. With all our games we want to bring kids into the amazing world of video games and couldn’t think of a better fit for this than the PJ Masks’.

Key Features

  • BE THE HEROES – Play as Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko
  • EXPLORE THE WORLD – Visit 8 familiar PJ Masks locations
  • PLAY SAFELY – Use controls designed for little heroes
  • STOP THE BADDIES – Save the day from Romeo, Luna Girl, Night Ninja and more
  • SEARCH FOR COLLECTIBLES – Find lots of cool hidden items

PJ Masks Heroes of the Night launches this year for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC Digital

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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™.

For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu . All the BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment products are available on the official store https://store.bandainamcoent.eu

About Outright Games:

About Hasbro

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to making the world a better place for all children, fans and families. Hasbro delivers immersive brand experiences for global audiences through consumer products, including toys and games; entertainment through eOne, its independent studio; and gaming, led by the team at Wizards of the Coast, an award-winning developer of tabletop and digital games best known for fantasy franchises MAGIC: THE GATHERING and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS.

The company’s unparalleled portfolio of approximately 1,500 brands includes MAGIC: THE GATHERING, NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, POWER RANGERS, PEPPA PIG and PJ MASKS, as well as premier partner brands. For the past decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media and one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute. Important business and brand updates are routinely shared on our Investor Relations website, Newsroom and social channels (@Hasbro on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.)

© 2021 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About Petoons Studio

Petoons Studio is a videogame development company founded in 2016 in Barcelona. The team is a talented mix of innovative artists, animators and programmers working together to create world-class videogames.

Petoons Studio is pioneering the art of “Storyplaying”, fusing video games and animation in new ways of entertainment. We provide comprehensive development services for top brands, leveraging the talent of our highly creative and experienced team.

Press Release © 2020 BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S.

Distributed in Europe by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S. and its subsidiaries. 

BECOME PART OF PEPPA PIG’S NEWEST ADVENTURE IN A BRAND NEW CONSOLE VIDEO GAME LAUNCHING THIS YEAR

Every play time is different in ‘my friend peppa pig’, explore this amazing world and meet beloved characters from the #1 preschool  tv show

Join the fun with Peppa Pig in her newest, exciting adventure as Outright Games, the leading global publisher of family friendly interactive entertainment, in partnership with Hasbro have today announced a brand new adventure video game entitled My Friend Peppa Pig. Based on the #1 globally streamed preschool kids TV show from eOne, Hasbro’s global entertainment studio, the new Peppa Pig the new game will launch this year on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®, Xbox and PC.

Check out the full announcement trailer here:

As the newest character in Peppa Pig’s world, players can customise their very own animal avatar to play along with Peppa herself, visiting iconic locations from the TV show including the Beach, the chilly Snowy Mountains, Peppa’s house and even Potato City.

Set off on a one of a kind adventure and interact with beloved characters from Peppa’s World. Play with George and Mummy Pig at Peppa’s house, help Daddy Pig find his lost glasses, or jump in muddy puddles together, whatever happens in the story is up to the player.

Peppa Pig is beloved around the globe and Outright Games are delighted to announce their new game will feature fully localised voice acting in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish and Finnish.

Peppa Pig first aired on screens in 2004 and has since grown to become the Queen of Preschool. Peppa is broadcast in over 180 countries, the number one most streamed preschool show for kids globally as well as the number one brand on YouTube. This content exposure drives phenomenal success at retail, events, games and music.

“Peppa Pig is a global smash hit and we’re so excited to bring this world to life in a brand-new console video game” said Terry Malham, CEO of Outright Games. “This is a game for all young children and their parents to enjoy together, exploring Peppa’s world in this brand-new adventure, and we couldn’t be more excited for it to release this year.”

Key Features

  • BUILD YOUR CHARACTER – Choose and dress your avatar
  • PLAY WITH PEPPA – Learn and adventure with your new friend
  • EXPLORE HER WORLD – Visit the beach, the Forest, Potato City and beyond
  • MAKE FRIENDS – Your favorite Peppa Pig characters want to meet you
  • GET CREATIVE – Young players star in their own unique story

My Friend Peppa Pig launches this year for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC Digital

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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™.

For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu . All the BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment products are available on the official store https://store.bandainamcoent.eu

About Outright Games:

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: Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay with Nickelodeon, Ben 10 Power Trip with Cartoon Network, and Dragons: Dawn of New Riders with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy.

About Hasbro

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to making the world a better place for all children, fans and families. Hasbro delivers immersive brand experiences for global audiences through consumer products, including toys and games; entertainment through eOne, its independent studio; and gaming, led by the team at Wizards of the Coast, an award-winning developer of tabletop and digital games best known for fantasy franchises MAGIC: THE GATHERING and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS.

The company’s unparalleled portfolio of approximately 1,500 brands includes MAGIC: THE GATHERING, NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, POWER RANGERS, PEPPA PIG and PJ MASKS, as well as premier partner brands. For the past decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media and one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute. Important business and brand updates are routinely shared on our Investor Relations website, Newsroom and social channels (@Hasbro on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.)

© 2021 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About Petoons Studio

Petoons Studio is a videogame development company founded in 2016 in Barcelona. The team is a talented mix of innovative artists, animators and programmers working together to create world-class videogames.

Petoons Studio is pioneering the art of “Storyplaying”, fusing video games and animation in new ways of entertainment. We provide comprehensive development services for top brands, leveraging the talent of our highly creative and experienced team.

Press Release © 2020 BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S.

Distributed in Europe by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S. and its subsidiaries. 

‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY: MANSION MAYHEM’ ARRIVES ON CONSOLE AND PC IN 2021

‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY: MANSION MAYHEM’ ARRIVES ON CONSOLE AND PC IN 2021

Outright games and mgm bring the creepy, kooky and seriously spooky family back in their first console game in 20 years

Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), a leading entertainment company, and Outright Games, the leading worldwide publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, working with developer studio PHL Collective, are thrilled to announce ‘The Addams Family: Mansion Mayhem’. This brand-new video game features the iconic spooky family as they embark on a new adventure set in the world of the hit animated movie franchise and will be out this year on PlayStation®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox and PC digital platforms.

Check out the announce trailer here:

In this hilarious 3D platform adventure, play as Wednesday, Pugsley, Gomez, and Morticia in 4-player co-op for an exciting family game fright! Help the Addams Family save their mansion from a mysterious visitor who is dead-set on taking over. Explore the mansion’s darkest depths, magical mysteries and discover secrets while utilising each character’s special abilities, including Gomez’s Mazurka Saber and Wednesday’s pet octopus Socrates. Solve puzzles together and find relics that reveal the mansion’s hair-raising history.

Key Features

  • JOIN THE FAMILY – Experience the kooky world of the Addams Family in an original story based on the hit animated movie franchise!
  • SAVE THE MANSION – Piece together the horrifically exciting history of the Addams Family Mansion in a 3D platforming adventure
  • COMPETITIVE MINI GAMES – Jump, bump and race your way to victory!
  • SOLO OR TOGETHER – Explore the Addams Mansion alone, or with up to 4 players on the same screen!

‘Addams Family: Mansion Mayhem’ will be the first Addams Family video game to launch on console since 2001. The ‘Addams Family’s’timeless appeal has spanned generations with many fans loving the ubiquitous theme song and relating to the diverse cast that makes up the multigenerational family. The franchise, which debuted as a comic strip, has gone on to   inspire TV series, movies, comics, toys and collectables over its 80+ years of frightful popularity. The family made a return in 2019’s animated ‘The Addams Family’, which featured a star-studded cast and achieved tremendous box office success, earning more than $200M worldwide. A sequel ‘The Addams Family 2’ is anticipated to be released in November 2021.

“It is very exciting to work, not only with MGM for the first time, but to work with them on The Addams Family – one of the biggest family entertainment brands of all time,” said Terry Malham, CEO of Outright Games. “For us, it is truly a delight to create a thrilling family adventure video game, with one of the most iconic and enduring families in all of popular culture.”

“Our fanbase for The Addams Family spans generations and continents, and they are always looking for different ways to connect with the characters and storyline,” said Robert Marick, Executive Vice President MGM Global Consumer Products & Experiences. “With the launch of the new game with Outright Games, we are providing fans with the opportunity to enjoy the creepy and endearing charm of Wednesday, Pugsley, Gomez, and Morticia well beyond the movie release this November.”

The Addams Family: Mansion Mayhem launches later this year digitally and at retail for Nintendo Switch, Playstation, Xbox and PC.

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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™.

For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu . All the BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment products are available on the official store https://store.bandainamcoent.eu

THE ADDAMS FAMILY © 2019 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. and BRON Creative MG1, LLC. THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2 © 2021 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. THE ADDAMS FAMILY is a trademark of Tee and Charles Addams Foundation. THE ADDAMS FAMILY: MANSION MAYHEM © 2021 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.  All Rights Reserved.

About MGM:                 

About Metro Goldwyn Mayer

Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content across all platforms. The company owns one of the world’s deepest libraries of premium film and television content. In addition, MGM has investments in numerous television channels. For more information, visit www.mgm.com.

About Outright Games:

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

Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.

About PHL Collective:

PHL Collective is a video game studio comprised of artists and programmers who are passionate about creating unique, bold and exciting titles. Since its inception, PHL Collective has designed and released award winning titles for console, mobile, PC and VR focused on gamers of all ages. Strong releases like Ben 10: Omni-Charged, We Bare Bears: Food Truck Rush and ClusterPuck 99 have fueled PHL Collective’s growth into a trusted development partner.

www.phlcollective.com/

Press Release © 2020 BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S.

Distributed in Europe by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S. and its subsidiaries. 

STEELSERIES INTRODUCES PRIME

The new collection of combative gaming peripherals is specifically designed for esports and engineered to win.
No shortcuts or cheat codes. Prime for glory.

CHICAGO – MAY 25, 2021 SteelSeries, the worldwide leader in gaming and esports peripherals, today announced the launch of the all-new Prime franchise, co-developed in collaboration with pros, for pros, to win championships. Designed for competition and engineered for performance, the Prime line of products builds on SteelSeries’ 20 years of innovation and pedigree as the original esports brand.

With input and feedback from 100+ of the world’s leading competitive professional players, every aspect of the Prime line was meticulously designed with a single goal in mind: victory. Inspired by the rally car, the Prime franchise introduces a lineup of lightweight, streamlined mice and a new Arctis headset that features only the best-in-class technology and innovation. All performance. No bells and whistles that can get in the way.

The difference between victory and defeat can be a matter of milliseconds. Each mouse in the Prime lineup is equipped with revolutionary Optical Magnetic switches that are engineered to last 5x longer than the competition, providing lightning-fast response times that harness the power of light. The Prestige OM switches actuate at quantum speeds so that gamers can beat the competition to the trigger every time. Additionally, not all clicks are made the same. The prestige switch was designed to deliver the most satisfying crispy clicks possible. Its unique design utilizes a magnetic core to ensure that the 100 millionth left or right click feels just as crispy as the very first.

Performance is standard. Features are optional. Gamers can choose from three options based on their style of play: Prime, Prime+ and Prime Wireless. 

  • Prime – Play like a Pro. Co-developed with the world’s leading competitive esports players, the Prime mouse has a battle-tested shape meant for sustained comfort at the highest levels of play. Its lightweight form factor weighs in at only 69g to reduce hand fatigue when lifted. A hyper durable design can withstand the most intense wear and tear, and a new textured matte finish ensures a non-slip grip. A TrueMove Pro sensor provides esports pro performance, and onboard customization makes selecting settings easy.
  • Prime+ – Play like a Pro with customization options. The Prime+ mouse takes the battle-tested shape, hyper-durable design and new textured matte finish and adds full onboard customization that requires no additional software. Its lightweight form factor weighs in at only 71g and a TrueMove Pro+ sensor provides pro esports performance with an additional sensor to detect lift-off distance.
  • Prime Wireless – Play like a Pro with wireless freedom. The Prime Wireless mouse takes all the features of the Prime mouse, but in wireless from with a best-in-class battery that provides over 100 hours of gameplay plus fast charging. Weighing in at only 80g, every component was carefully optimized for wireless gaming. A TrueMove Air sensor provides pro performance with true 1-to-1 tracking, and onboard customization makes selecting settings easy.

Winning is everything. To take home championship trophies, you need all of your senses firing on all cylinders. And when it comes to gaming audio, the Arctis Prime headset builds on the award-winning heritage of the Arctis franchise and introduces a battle-tested, comfortable, lightweight, high-performance headset that delivers signature Arctis high fidelity sound. 

  • Arctis Prime – Co-developed with championship-winning esports pros, the rally car of headsets introduces all-new noise Isolating leatherette ear cushions that crush the background noise while high fidelity audio drivers deliver maximum detail separation at the highest levels of gameplay. The Arctis Prime features lightweight durable metal construction, noise-canceling Discord-certified mic, detachable 3.5mm cable, and on-headset volume and mute controls.

SteelSeries has partnerships with some of the top global esports teams and influencers, including FaZe Clan, Red Bull OG, SpaceStation, Heroic, Enlife, among others. To kick off the launch of the Prime franchise, SteelSeries is creating the Prime Cup, an all-new PUBG tournament featuring top pros from the SteelSeries family and broadcast on Twitch.TV/SteelSeries in June 2021. Additionally, fans can look forward to a new series of content specials on @SteelSeries, including pro tutorials, highlights and much more.

Available at SteelSeries.com & key Australian retailers by mid-July 2021, the new Prime line of products is now available for the following MSRPs:

  • Prime – North America for $69.99 | AU for $119
  • Prime+ – North America for $89.99 | AU for $149
  • Prime Wireless – North America for $139.99 | AU for $229
  • Arctis Prime – North America for $119.99 | SU for $169

About SteelSeries
SteelSeries is the worldwide leader in gaming and esports peripherals focused on premium quality, innovation, and functionality. Founded in 2001, SteelSeries improves performance through first-to-market innovations and technologies that enable gamers to play harder, train longer, and rise to the challenge. SteelSeries is the pioneering supporter of esports and competitive gaming tournaments, connecting gamers and fostering a sense of community and purpose. SteelSeries’ family of professional and gaming enthusiasts are the driving force behind the company and help influence, design, and craft every single accessory and the brand’s software ecosystem, SteelSeries GG. In 2020, SteelSeries acquired KontrolFreek, the industry leader in high-performance controller accessories, and Nahimic, the leader in 3D sound solutions for gaming. To learn more about SteelSeries, visit steelseries.com and join the conversation at @SteelSeries.

TOM CLANCY’S GHOST RECON® BREAKPOINT RELEASES NEW TEAMMATES UPDATE, ANNOUNCES FREE WEEKEND

Today, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint introduces its new A.I Teammates experience as part of Title Update 4.0.0. Free for all players, the update expands the A.I teammates and adds all-new progression loop as well as extensive customisation options for teammates.

Ubisoft also announced that Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint will be free to try May 28 – June 1 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Windows PC and Stadia*. All players will have full access to the base game’s content for the duration of the free weekend and will be able to play co-op with anyone who owns the game. Any progression made during the free weekend will carry over when the player upgrades to the full game on the same platform.

New players can pre-load Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint on Windows PC starting today. All information about the free weekend can be found here: http://ghostrecon.com/freeweekend

In conjunction with the free weekend, standard, Gold and Ultimate Edition versions of the game will be discounted on all platforms, as well as the Season Pass, for a limited time. Thanks to the Friend Pass, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint players are able to invite up to three friends who do not own the game to join their co-op session.

* Players will need a PS Plus or Stadia Pro account to access the Free Weekend

Kitaria Fables to Release on September 3 on Numerous Platforms

The action RPG Kitaria Fables now has a set release date for consoles and PC as PQube and Twin Hearts have announced that the game will be launching on September 3rd on a whole slew of platforms, including the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC with the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch versions of the game getting physical releases alongside the digital release on other platforms.

Kitaria Fables places players into a world where they will take on quests from their animal neighbors while facing down a rising tide of darkness. Players will partake in real-time combat, explore dungeons, as well as farm and gather materials to keep their supplies well stocked and improve their armor and weaponry. Kitaria Fables will also feature local co-op in what is a rather unique twist for a game such as this and those who want to see a bit of what the game has to offer can check out an older announcement trailer below.