TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX^® INVITATIONAL kicks off ON MAY 11 IN PARIS, FRANCE WITH ALL four REGIONS ACROSS THE WORLD AND 19 TEAMS

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — April 28, 2021 — Today, Ubisoft confirmed that Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Invitational 2021 will take place from May 11 through May 23 in Paris, France, with all four Rainbow Six Esports regions participating. Following approval from the French Government and local authorities, Brazilian teams will be authorised to join the competition in France, following additional safety measures. To ensure everyone’s safety, the event will be held without any live audience and all participants will follow strict sanitary measures – available HERE.

While Ubisoft is saddened once more by the fact that, despite its joint efforts with the organisation, Wildcard Gaming will not be competing at the Six Invitational. The crown jewel event of the Rainbow Six Siege competitive year is fast approaching, and the company is looking forward to offering the Siege communities around the world, the long-awaited clash of the regions that will determine Season 2020’s World Champions.

The competition will gather 19 teams from all Rainbow Six Esports regions, in a LAN environment following strict sanitary measures, with no audience on site.

• May 11^th -16^th: Group Stage.
• May 19^th – 23^rd: Playoffs, broadcast from the Palais Brongniart, a historical venue at the very heart of Paris, France.

With the well-being of pro players, staff and partners as the main priority, Ubisoft continues to work with partner organiser Live Nation, health and safety agency ACEPS, medical agency ISMA and the French Government to develop a controlled, safe and competitive offline environment throughout the entire event, in line with the guidelines of the health organisations and local authorities. Any changes to the ongoing situation are being monitored to ensure appropriate actions are taken.

All available information about the Six Invitational 2021 happening in May, such as (but not limited to) competitive format details, prize pool, dates, participating teams, Group Stage group pool, schedules and health and safety measures, are available in the Event Guide of the competition: https://rainbow6.com/SI2021GuideUpdate

For more information about Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Esports, please visit http://www.rainbow6.com/esports and follow us at https://twitter.com/R6esports and https://instagram.com/R6esports.

About the Rainbow Six Esports global program
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege’s Esports includes 4 main regions, Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. All four regions run in parallel their own dedicated regional leagues, all feeding into one unique and global race towards a qualification for the Six Invitational, the pinnacle of the Rainbow Six Siege competitive year. As teams across the four regions face off in regional and global competitions, featuring 3 Majors and regional leagues, they will be ranked based on an in-depth point system that rewards sustained performance. Each competitive Season runs for nearly a year, from March through the following February. Each Season will be divided into 4 quarters. The first three quarters correspond to the 3 “Stages” of the regional leagues and conclude with a Six Major bringing together 16 of the world’s best teams – four per region across the four regions. Each stage awards prize money and points for the Global Standings. The Global Standings determine the sixteen teams earning a spot to the annual Six Invitational. Following the 3 stages, the last quarter of the season will be dedicated to regional finals and relegations. The season will then conclude with the Six Invitational that will crown the world’s best team. Four additional teams will also have a chance to qualify for the Six Invitational through Regional Open Qualifiers, making the Six invitational a 20-team competition.

About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed®, Far Cry®, For Honor®, Just Dance®, Watch Dogs®, Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon®, Rainbow Six and The Division®. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2019-20 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,534 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2021 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries

HyperX Partners with Red Bull Racing Esports Team

Australia – April 28, 2021 – HyperX, a leading gaming peripheral brand, today announced it is joining forces with the Red Bull Racing Esports team as the Official Peripheral Partner. Red Bull Racing Esports will have access to HyperX’s market-leading gaming mice and keyboards and award-winning Cloud headsets for training and competitions, providing a competitive edge for their players and taking their esports racing to the next level. As part of the partnership, HyperX branding will be featured on the team kit and in-game livery of the team cars.

HyperX has built a reputation among gaming communities around the world by creating quality peripherals that enhance the gaming experience and provide comfort and customisation, enabling pro players to stay sharp and focused whether a race lasts for 30 minutes or six hours.

“Red Bull has been a longstanding partner of HyperX, whether running LIVE arena tournaments or competitions, so it was a natural progression to expand our partnership to include sponsorship of the Red Bull Racing Esports team,” said HyperX. “We also see a lot of synergy between our brands as Red Bull ‘gives wings’ to people and ideas. HyperX is driven by passion to shape the culture of gaming and empower each individual to achieve their best.”

The HyperX line of Cloud gaming headsets not only offer top quality audio, ensuring Red Bull Racing Esports drivers don’t miss out on crucial information, but are also lightweight and feature HyperX’s signature memory foam found within the earcups and headbands to guarantee comfort and adaptability.

“We are incredibly proud of the growth and success of our esports team, which is in turn enabling us to partner with other market leaders in this space,” said Oliver Hughes, chief marketing officer, Red Bull Racing Honda. “Competing in such a wide variety of sim racing series relies on maintaining absolute focus and concentration during training and competition. Our drivers process a huge volume of audio and visual information incredibly quickly and need to react in an instant without distraction. Having the right peripherals is crucial and our new partnership with HyperX will enhance the audio experience and competitiveness of our sim racers.”

Additional content can also be viewed on below social media channels:

Website:  https://www.redbull.com/int-en/redbullracing/esports 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RedBullRacingEsports
Instagram: @redbullracingesports
Twitter: @redbullracingES
YouTube: www.youtube.com/redbullracing

About HyperX

For 18 years, HyperX’s mission has been to develop gaming solutions for every type of gamer and the company is consistently recognized for delivering products that provide superior comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. Under the tagline of “WE’RE ALL GAMERS,” HyperX gaming headsets, keyboards, mice, USB microphones, and console accessories are the choice of everyday gamers as well as celebrity ambassadors, pro gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclockers worldwide because they meet the most stringent product specifications and are built with best-in-class components. YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/hyperx

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hyperxapac 

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Moonshiners Earn Bonuses for Keeping Locals Tipsy This Week

Free Mash Refills, Bonuses on Moonshiner Story and Bootlegger Missions, and More

The local populace has a thirst that only the strongest shine can satisfy, and you’re in prime position to capitalize. Completing any and all Moonshiner Story and Bootlegger Missions this week will earn you 2X RDO$ and Character XP, while Moonshine Sales will net you 1.5X RDO$ and double Role XP.

Need supplies to get your brew started? Worry not — all Moonshiners will receive 10 free Mash Refills for playing Red Dead Online this week. Whether it saves your hide or your neighbor’s, destroying any five Revenue Agent roadblocks will land you an Offer good for 40% off any Novice or Promising Moonshiner Item of your choosing.

Experienced Moonshiners who’ve already reached Rank 20 will receive an Offer for 40% off an Established or Distinguished Moonshiner Item after completing their first sale this week. Meanwhile, those still looking to set up their underground bootlegging operation can knock 5 Gold Bars off the cost of the Moonshine Shack between now and May 3rd.

Fast Travel and Shack Relocation Fees Waived

Move freely and may the four winds guide you safely home. All Moonshine Shack relocation and Fast Travel fees are waived this week. Plus, if you need some protection from the elements, visiting the Benefits menu this week will earn you an Offer for 30% off any Poncho in the Catalogue (coupon should be available within 72 hours).

Discounts and Sales

If you’re going to make a killing bootlegging, you should dress and live the part: take 40% off all Moonshiner Role Outfits this week, as well as 30% off the cost of all Moonshine Shack and Still Upgrades.

Wheeler, Rawson & Co. is offering 30% off all Emotes (including Role Emotes) and Vests in the Catalogue.

Then, swing by the Stables to take advantage of a 40% discount on all Norfolk Roadster Horses.

Returning Time-Limited Clothing:

The Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue also welcomes the return of several limited-time-only clothing items, listed below. Make sure to pay your local Tailor a visit to try them on for size or crack the Catalogue and order them out for delivery.

• Ortega Vest
• Plaid Cap
• Carver Pants
• Pelt Half Chaps
• Raccoon Hat

Prime Gaming Benefits

Red Dead Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account to Prime Gaming will receive Rewards for:

• A Free Bounty Hunter License
• A Free Trimmed Amethyst Bounty Wagon Livery

In addition, players who connect to Prime Gaming before May 10^th will receive Offers and Rewards for a free Varmint Rifle, 30% off the Hunting Wagon, and 50 free Trader Goods.

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Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

World of Tanks Debuts ‘Modern Armor’ As Their Newest Evolution on Xbox and PlayStation

World of Tanks Modern Armor Introduces Modern Tanks, Cold War Mode, New Maps, and More

Today, World of Tanks is taking the fight forward by releasing their newest evolution, World of Tanks Modern Armor. With cross play available on PlayStation®4 and 5 and on Xbox One, Xbox Series S and X, this leading combat vehicle shooter is available to millions of console players across the globe.

Rolling out for the first time in the game’s history is the addition of modern combat, which brings new, fast-paced gameplay to the forefront. Players will also be able to explore added features including new maps and consumables, an era-based matchmaker, 3D commanders, and of course, a growing list of advanced tanks from the late 20^th century.

In First Strike, the premier episode launching with the release of the Modern Armor saga, two powerful alliances will come forth: The Western Alliance and Eastern Alliance. These groups boast a combined total of 18 tanks, all immediately available for players to research. The Western Alliance rolls in with true American power featuring the M46A1 Patton, M47 Patton, M48A5PI Patton, M60’61 Patton, M60A1 Patton, M60A3 Patton, M1 Abrams, M1A1 Abrams, M1A2 Abrams. The Eastern Alliance emerges into battle with sturdy, Soviet force including the T-72BM, T-44A, T-54 obr. 1949, Object 165, T-62, T-72A, T-72AV, T-72B, and the T-72BU. Two premium tanks are also available to boost players’ modern tank collections.

TJ Wagner, Executive Producer for World of Tanks Console, said “We are happy to bring modern tanks and new maps designed from the ground up for players to enjoy! With tanks such as the T42 or the M1A2 Abrams, players will be able to switch between eras and experience modern tanks using new perks and loadouts that will enhance their gaming experience. Modern Armor is our biggest evolution yet, and we look forward to jumping into battles with the World of Tanks Console community with First Strike!”

In addition to these new tanks, perk-filled 3D commanders and new, innovative consumables have also been released. Players can now strategise their battles using Smokescreens or restore vital health over time with Hull Patches. These consumables, partnered with additional tank modules, will help players reign victorious on the battlefield.

With the introduction of eras, Modern Armor will also allow players to explore 50 years of the Cold War. Beginning in the 1950’s and onward, the eras are divided into three separate time periods: Post War , Escalation , and Detente . Cold War Mode will also keep the battle balanced with an era-based matchmaking system.

Four new maps have also launched with locations spanning across Southeast Asia, Germany, Norway and the Middle East. Players will have a chance to battle their way through terrain that is almost double the size of the current WWII maps, providing extra space for new strategic battle opportunities.

With the release of Modern Armor and the premier episode of First Strike, World of Tanks is committed to a monthly cadence of new content, episodes, and seasons to ensure a steady stream of action for players on both Xbox and PlayStation. 

For additional details about Modern Armor, visit: http://console.worldoftanks.com

About World of Tanks: Modern Armor

World of Tanks: Modern Armor is a team-based massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to armored combat from two different eras. Players immerse themselves in fierce 15-v-15 tank combat with opponents from around the world, fight it out on a rotation of more than 90 different maps, and take command of their preferred vehicle out of over 800 tanks from 11 different nations from the 20^th and 21^st century. 

World of Tanks Console is played by more than 21 million players worldwide and is available on PlayStation®4 & 5 and on Xbox One, Xbox Series S & X. World of Tanks Console can be downloaded for free by all PlayStation Network and Xbox Live account holders, with stunning 4K resolution and HDR support on PlayStation®4 Pro, PlayStation 5, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S & Xbox Series X.  Its latest expansion Modern Armor will be released in April 2021 for free and adding – for the very first time across the World of Tanks franchise and exclusive for Consoles – modern tanks in a separate additional era.

Official website: http://console.worldoftanks.com

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 5500 employees and offices spread all over the world. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Their flagship products include the massively popular free-to-play hit World of Tanks and the strategic naval action game World of Warships.

Official website: wargaming.com

Collect plentiful rewards, including a Jim Hopper hero character, 30 Diamonds, 10x Collab Pickup Draw Tickets, and limited-time collaboration character costume sets in the new update!

LOS ANGELES – APR. 27, 2020 – The world of The Seven Deadly Sins collides with a new dimension – the Upside Down – as part of a major collaboration between the Netflix Original Series Stranger Things and Netmarble’s cinematic adventure role-playing game (RPG) The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. Launching today, players who log-in to the game and play the collab contents from April 27 through May 11 will get to choose from a variety of fan-favorite Stranger Things characters and receive plentiful, high-value rewards, including 1x SSR [Stranger Things] Jim Hopper character, 30 Diamonds, 10x Collab Pick-Up Draw Tickets, and limited-time collaboration costumes for free!

As the franchise’s first-ever collaboration featuring live-action characters, today’s update introduces four Stranger Things’ characters for the first time ever in an anime game, including Eleven, Jim Hopper,Mike Wheeler, and Will Byers – all of which can be collected via the Collab Pickup Draw and will start at maximum grown state (lv.80 and fully awakened).  Players who reach 300 mileage via the Pickup draw will receive an extra SSR hero, while those who reach 600 mileage will be able to get one of the four Stranger Things collaboration heroes.

With the kingdom in crisis, Knights will prepare for battle with a new World Quest starring the Stranger Things heroes, explore the Upside Down via an in-game event, and work together with The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross heroes in defeating the Mind Flayer to save the day. Players will claim special rewards like costumes, diamonds, and other limited-timed items in the process. Players can also undertake the Collab Special Mission; if they complete six missions such as Event Check-In, World Quest, and the Event Exchange Shop within the event period, players can claim special rewards, including Jim Hopper hero character for free.

Other limited-time events in the game include:

• Collab Check-In Event – Players who check-in to the game daily will receive up to 10x Stranger Things Collab Pick-Up Tickets and Part.1/Part.2 Guaranteed SSR Tickets.

• Special Card Event –By consuming Thick Card Packs rewards from normal gameplay, players can earn rewards, including the Stranger Things heroes Eleven and Will Byers, in-game costumes for Mike, and other rewards.

• Other events, including the Hawk’s Awesome Treasure Chest, Chapter Cheer Event, Social Share Event, and a Diamond Payback Event, are also live for players to enjoy.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross translates the storytelling and adventures of The Seven Deadly Sins into a highly engaging and entertaining mobile gaming experience, featuring stunning, high-resolution 3D graphics, with more than 150 characters, 200 costumes, and 200 dramatic cutscenes. The game is brought to life with the cast of the original Japanese voice actors reprising their characters. Since its launch in March 2020, the game surpassed 30 million cumulative downloads in a year across the world.

Full details on the Stranger Things collaboration can be found HERE. The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play. For more information, please visit the game’s official website and Facebook.

Based on the manga “Nanatsu no Taizai” by Nakaba Suzuki originally serialized in the weekly SHONEN MAGAZINE published by Kodansha Ltd.

©Nakaba Suzuki, KODANSHA/The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of the Commandments Project,MBS. All Rights Reserved.

©Nakaba Suzuki, KODANSHA/The Seven Deadly Sins: Imperial Wrath of the Gods Production Committee,TX

STRANGER THINGS: ™/© Netflix, Inc. 2021. Used with permission.

©Netmarble Corp. & Netmarble F&C Inc. 2020 All Rights Reserved.

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About Netmarble Corporation

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

Soviet and German troops will engage in city battles using late WW2 weapons and gear

Gaijin Entertainment and Darkflow Software announce that WW2 online shooter Enlisted players can now join the Battle of Berlin campaign closed beta. This is the third campaign in the game that already features Battle of Moscow and Invasion of Normandy.

In Battle for Berlin players will experience the intensity of dense city fighting that occurred during the last days of World War II, such as the assault on the Reich Chancellery, crossing of the Moltke Bridge, and suppressing resistance at the Kroll-Opera. Soviet and German troops use weaponry and vehicles that are typical for the late phase of the war, like the T-34-85 and Panther G tanks, Il-2-37 and Me 410 aircraft, and firearms like PPS-43, M30 Luftwaffe drilling, DT-29, Panzerfaust 100. This campaign also features rifles equipped with bayonet knives, that are perfect for close combat fans.

The Battle of Berlin closed beta is available to those who purchased the special “Battle of Berlin” Bundle. The testing is divided into two stages. Initially, players will only use predefined sets of squads without any upgrade options. This will allow the developers to test and polish the campaign missions. The second stage will unlock the progression system to test it as well. When the whole Berlin CBT is finished, the campaign will become available to everyone for free, as did the Battle of Moscow and Invasion of Normandy campaigns. There will be no wipe of any player progress they receive in the second phase of the beta.

The Berlin Early Access Bundle includes a premium squad of the 336th Rifle Regiment in the 120th Guards Rifle Division of the Red Army, PPD-40 DSZ submachine gun, a premium squad of the 652nd Grenadier Regiment in the Infantry Division “Berlin” of the Wehrmacht, MP 40/1 submachine gun and premium currency. 

More information on Enlisted is available at the official website: https://enlisted.net

About Gaijin Entertainment
Gaijin Entertainment is the developer and publisher of the online games War Thunder, Crossout, Enlisted, Cuisine Royale and Star Conflict as well as PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS and Android titles across several genres. The company’s diverse portfolio has received a range of mass media and game industry awards including such as Gamescom Award and many more. Official website: http://gaijinent.com/

About Darkflow Software
Darkflow Software is a game studio founded in 2016 by video game industry veterans and is located in Riga, Latvia. Currently, the company is working on the squad based multiplayer WW2 shooter Enlisted and online shooter CRSED: F.O.A.D.

About Enlisted
Enlisted is a squad-based first person MMO shooter covering key battles from World War II. The game carefully recreates weapons, military vehicles and the atmosphere of that era, while demonstrating really massive clashes of numerous soldiers, tanks and aircraft with artillery and naval support. Official website: https://enlisted.net

Hood: Outlaws & Legends Reveals Post-Launch Plans & Year 1 Edition Content in New Trailer

PARIS — April 27, 2021 — Hood: Outlaws and Legends, the new co-op PvPvE heist game from Sumo Digital and Focus Home interactive, has unveiled its first post-launch plans for after its debut on May 7. All players can look forward to a wealth of free gameplay content across the first year of support, while those who purchase the game’s Year 1 Edition will gain access to three premium Battle Passes covering three seasons to unlock exclusive cosmetics.

Hood’s first year of post-launch support will be split into four themed seasons, each containing major free gameplay additions, community events, new cosmetics and more. A new map, Mountain, will arrive shortly after launch as part of the initial season. Made up of two distinct areas connected by bridges, the mix of long sightlines and tight, coverless overpasses make Mountain a fresh, deadly challenge.

More goodies are coming down the road, too! The initial season of play will bring a new game mode to spice things up with a greater focus on bloody action. And a free new Outlaw is also bound for Sherwood — stay tuned for more about Eidaa and her heist-changing abilities.

Pre-order Hood: Outlaws & Legends now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC to get exclusive early access on May 7 — three days before the official release on May 10. Pre-orders will get the “Forest Lords” cosmetic pack for free, featuring unique outfits and weapon skins for your characters. You can also pre-order the game’s Year 1 Edition, which includes three Battle Passes due to be released post-launch.

For more on Hood, visit www.focus-home.com/en-us/games/hood-outlaws-legends.

PARIS, FRANCE – APRIL 27, 2021 – Independent developer Tactical Adventures released a music video for World of Light, the main theme song from their upcoming tactical RPG Solasta: Crown of the Magister today. The upcoming soundtrack will feature 23 tracks, all composed by Maxime Hervé (“Beyond the Aquila Rift.” Love Death & Robots, Netflix 2019). The music video is the first in a series, a reward unlocked by backers during the Solasta: Crown of the Magister Kickstarter campaign.

Steam Store Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1096530/Solasta_Crown_of_the_Magister/

Watch the World of Light music video HERE:

Produced and distributed by G4F Records, the music label behind Amplitude Studios, The Game Bakers, Pixel Reef and more, the Solasta: Crown of the Magister soundtrack will be available digitally or vinyl (pre-order) at launch on May 27.

Wizards of the Coast has granted Tactical Adventures a license to use the Dungeon & Dragons SRD 5.1 content and rules in Solasta: Crown of the Magister.

Solasta is a team-based tactical role-playing game where each character plays a critical role in the campaign and can be a hero. The dynamic and mysterious world features elements of verticality, allowing players to use their surroundings as an element of strategy. Players can position ranged characters on high vantage points or send their rogue down into shafts and caverns to scope out what lies ahead. In Solasta, light is a tool to explore the depths and hallows of dungeons or can be used as a weapon against the creatures of the dark, but if players are not careful, it will give away the party’s position to nasty creatures bent on their demise.

Stay up to date with Solasta: Crown of the Magister: visit the website, purchase on Steam, purchase on GOG, follow on Twitter, Instagram, like on Facebook, watch on YouTube, and Twitch, and join the conversation on Discord or the official forums.

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