GUANGZHOU, China, May 6th, 2021 – NetEase Games, the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES, HKEX: 9999), joins hands with 11 bit studios S.A., a Warsaw-based game developer and publisher internationally recognized in the industry to announce their strategic partnership today for bringing the award-winning title Frostpunk to mobile. Later this year, players will be able to access this elaborately-crafted post-apocalypse society survival game on both iOS and Android platforms.

The original Frostpunk is the first society survival game ever released for the global market. Playing as the leader of the last city on earth, players need to run the city, allocate resources, solve social problems, and lead the city through the eternal winter. Frostpunk Mobile perfectly brings this post-apocalypse society survival experience to mobile. In the meantime, Frostpunk Mobile will continue to explore the meaning of humanity – where does it stand between life and death; and the thin line that separates an organized society from an inhumane disorder.

Authentic to the original Frostpunk signature gameplay mechanics that players used to, Frostpunk Mobile will let players dive deeper into the post-apocalypse society survival experience. With new features such as Roguelike Adventure, Law and Guild, Rare Animal Rescue Station, and Character Development, Frostpunk Mobile has its sight set on providing an immersive experience for worldwide players.

“11 bit studios is on a quest to create high-quality meaningful entertainment. Our games make people think. This is what Frostpunk does. Now, our grand goal is to define meaningful experiences on mobile devices,” said Przemysław Marszał, the CEO of 11 bit studios, “I believe we found the right partner who shares the same passion and wants to take the challenge. NetEase Games is the perfect choice. Together we are on the quest to bring an unforgettable game to iOS and Android.”

“We are excited to collaborate with 11 bit studios and bring its world-renowned Frostpunk IP into a mobile version,” said Ethan Wang, Vice President of NetEase, Inc. “We believe NetEase’ s world-class R&D, and operating and publishing know-how, and both companies’ shared vision to inspire a deeper exploration of humanity, gives the collaboration potential to create a meaningful gaming experience for global players.”

The detailed release timeline of Frostpunk Mobile will be announced later at NetEase Games’ Annual Product Launch Event on May 20th, 2021. To stay up-to-date on Frostpunk Mobile, please visit the Official Website https://www.frostpunkmobile.com and social media channels: Twitter https://twitter.com/FrostpunkMobile and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FrostpunkMobile/ for the latest information.

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About Frostpunk

Frostpunk is a BAFTA-nominated game that started the society survival genre. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and its infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure your society’s survival? What will you do when pushed to breaking points? Who will you become in the process? To find more information about the game, please go to http://www.frostpunkgame.com/

About 11 bit studios

11 bit studios S.A. is a Warsaw-based game developer and publisher (WSE: 11B), known for their own award-winning creations such as This War of Mine and Frostpunk, games which received international recognition and established their position as one of the industry leaders, as well as for publishing of top-selling indie hits such as Moonlighter and Children of Morta. Their work is driven by a philosophy summed up in a sentence MAKE YOUR MARK – which means creation of thought-provoking games that make you think even when you stop playing. 11 bit studios is fulfilling the mission of a publisher by providing all the necessary support to indie game creators, who share the same vision and the desire to make their mark.

About NetEase Games

NetEase Games is the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999), developing and operating some of the most popular mobile and PC games in markets including China and Japan. As one of the world’s largest incubators of quality online game content, NetEase Games is dedicated to supporting the growth of innovative studios around the globe and growing an international presence along the way. To complement its self-developed games and world-class R&D capabilities, NetEase Games also partners with other industry leaders including Blizzard Entertainment, Mojang AB (a Microsoft subsidiary) and other global game developers to operate some of the most popular international online games in China. For more information, please visit neteasegames.com.

Second Beta for Owlcat Games’ Classic Isometric CRPG Now Available to Backers; Wishlist the Title via Steam and GOG Today

Moscow, Russia, May 5, 2021 – Owlcat Games has announced that the second beta for Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is now available on Steam for backers who contributed to the title’s Kickstarter or Slacker Backer campaigns in the relevant tiers. Fans that had access to the game’s first beta may simply update their file to participate in the second beta. As the last playable version of the game before launch, the second beta, which spans the title’s first four chapters, includes new content such as Crusade gameplay, new side quests, an intelligent weapon companion, a weather system and more. Additionally, the second beta comprises all content featured in the first beta.

The studio also announced that the final retail version of Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous will launch September 2 for PC via Steam and GOG. Fans may wishlist the game on their preferred platform today. Owlcat will share its plans for consoles in the near future.

Fans are able to learn more regarding the core experience of Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous’ Crusade gameplay during the title’s second beta. As its name suggests, players will be able to lead armies as a Crusade commander and fight against demonic armies through strategic army management and tactical turn-based combat (inspired by Heroes of Might and Magic III classics). New side quests will also be available to fans for the first time during this beta, in addition to a talking enchanted weapon that acts as a mini-companion. Finnean, a weapon/mini-companion whose development was funded after reaching a Kickstarter goal, will be available to players at the Ancientries and Wonders Shop.

Other features making their debut during Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous’ second beta include a new weather effects system that simulates wind, snow, rain and lightning storms, enemy dismemberment, Slacker Backer-funded dinosaur pets and mounts, the final UI design for most in-game systems, including combat, character creation, and inventory, enhanced tutorials for newcomers, never-before-seen art assets, balance fixes for the Core difficulty level, and new abilities and archetypes for certain classes.

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous will launch for PC via Steam and GOG on September 2. Fans may wishlist the game on their preferred platform today or pre-order at wrath.owlcatgames.com.

About Owlcat Games
Owlcat Games was founded in 2016 by a group of developers united by their love of CRPGs. The team is led by veteran game designers behind titles like Heroes of Might and Magic V, Silent Storm, Etherlords, Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul and other games. Team members also took part in the development of popular MMO titles Allods Online and Skyforge. The first project unveiled by Owlcat Games was 2018’s Pathfinder: Kingmaker, an isometric computer RPG based on the highly popular Pathfinder pen-and-paper roleplaying game by Paizo Inc. The success of Kingmaker has allowed them to continue working with Paizo on a new Pathfinder adventure, Wrath of the Righteous.

About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.

Pre-orders for the RIG PRO Compact begins 6 May at JB Hi-Fi and EB Games

Thursday 6 May, 2021 – NACON announces the RIG PRO Compact, its first customisable wired controller and app for Xbox, available in Australia and New Zealand from the first week of June. The PRO Compact is also the world’s first game controller to include Dolby Atmos® for Headphones.

Dolby Atmos places game audio all around the player with three-dimensional precision, so they can react faster and more accurately. Gamers are immersed in a more intense experience that brings crystal clear, hair-raising realism to every battlefield, so they can catch the subtle, potentially game-changing sounds they’ve been missing. 

Exceptional audio, optimised form factor and complete customisation give the PRO Compact an impressive combination of features. Gamers can create custom button maps, change trigger sensitivity and control dead zones using the PRO Compact app for Xbox.

“We’re excited to introduce the RIG PRO Compact controller to Australia and New Zealand,” said RIG VP of Global Sales & Marketing, Peter Petrides. “Being able to leverage NACON’s expertise as the #1 third-party controller brand in Europe, means we’re bringing RIG gamers a product that stays true to our brand promise. Which is to develop next generation gear that helps gamers improve their performance.”

“This is the perfect controller for competitive players who prefer, and play better, using a smaller form factor not available in other elite products,” continued Petrides. “The PRO Compact provides unparalleled levels of customisation through its dedicated PRO Compact app. This, coupled with the inclusion of Dolby Atmos, makes it an extremely compelling controller for its price.” 

“Dolby Atmos heightens your situational awareness and helps you reach competitive excellence,” said Mahesh Balakrishnan, Vice President of Dolby’s Audio Business. “It’s great to work again with RIG to make immersive gaming experiences more accessible to people around the world through the RIG PRO Compact.”

To enjoy Dolby Atmos for Headphones, simply download the Dolby Access app from the Windows Store on Xbox or Windows 10, plug in the controller via USB and connect a headset to experience immersive audio while gaming.

View the trailer for the RIG Nacon Pro Compact

Pricing and Availability

The PRO Compact will be available in-store and for online pre-order from JB Hi-Fi and EB Games on 6 May. 

• PRO Compact Black: officially licensed for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One: $89.95 AUD
• PRO Compact White: officially licensed for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One: $89.95 AUD

NACON also announced new versions of its popular RIG 500 PRO Series gaming headsets.  

The RIG 500 PRO Gen 2 takes everything gamers love about the first generation 500 PRO and adds a few upgrades. All models of the 500 PRO Gen 2 feature a comfort-enhanced steel headband that is both highly durable and flexible while also being lightweight. Signature RIG exoskeleton earcup design isolates low distortion 50mm drivers that have been specifically tuned for immersive game audio.

RIG 500 PRO Series has a number of models for use with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Windows 10. The 500 PRO HC Gen 2 will be available in July, with all other variants available at major retailers:

• RIG 500 PRO HX Gen 2: for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One: $129.95 AUD
• RIG 500 PRO HS Gen 2: for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4: $129.95 AUD
• RIG 500 PRO HC Gen 2: for multiplatform console and portable gaming: $129.95 AUD
• RIG 500 PRO HA Gen 2: for PC gaming and includes longer cables and y-splitter: $129.95 AUD

For more information on the features of the RIG 500 PRO Gen 2 Series and PRO Compact Controller, please view the product information sheet or visit: https://www.nacongaming.com/en-GB/ 

For setup and support, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/riggaming 

About RIG

RIG is a premium gaming accessory brand and the leader in tournament audio for professional gaming. RIG introduced the first stadium-class headset in 2012 and is trusted by sound stage professionals, team coaches and pro players during league and live events worldwide. The brand’s mission is to develop next generation gear for competitive gamers, esports players and live streamers. In 2020, RIG was acquired by NACON, a leading video game developer and designer of premium gaming accessories, including the Compact and Revolution series of controllers for console and PC.

About NACON

NACON is a company of the BIGBEN Group founded in 2019 to optimise 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. www.nacongaming.com

About Turn Left Distribution
Turn Left is a leading Interactive Entertainment specialist across Australia and New Zealand. Partnering with some of the world’s market leading gaming brands across software and accessories, Turn Left provides a full-service distribution model, working with vendors and partners to manage fully integrated, localised end-to-end, go-to-market solutions with overarching marketing, PR and event activations. The company’s main objective is to provide its partners, customers and the gaming community with category leading service and products that deliver a highly satisfying entertainment experience.

HyperX Named Official Supplier of Gaming Keyboards, Mice and Mouse Pads in Multi-year Deal with Riot Games 

Australia – May 6, 2021 – HyperX, a leading gaming peripheral brand, announced today it will become a founding partner of Riot Games’ VALORANT Champions Tour. The deal will see HyperX become the official sponsor for gaming keyboards, mice and mouse pads. 

“We’re excited to welcome our newest partner to the VCT. HyperX joins us as the Official Keyboard, Mouse, and Mousepad Partner of the VALORANT Champions Tour,” said Naz Aletaha, Head of Global Esports Partnerships and Business Development at Riot Games. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome them and have their amazing products supporting our event in Reykjavik and beyond.”

VALORANT quickly established itself as the fastest growing esport of 2020. To support the competitive scene, Riot Games launched the VALORANT Champions Tour, a year-long, global circuit featuring three levels of competition: Challengers, Masters and Champions. Teams compete through regional Challengers events, then qualify into international Masters events, with the goal to earn a spot at Champions. In this two-week long tournament, one team will be crowned the VALORANT Global Champion. The season-long tour will feature competitions in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Riot Games’ VALORANT Champions Tour,” said HyperX. “In almost two years, VALORANT has amassed a huge community and has now evolved into a global esports tournament. For over a decade, HyperX has sponsored pro esports teams and tournaments. Our experience and knowledge have become embedded into the development of our award-winning line up of gaming peripherals, including the Alloy gaming keyboards and Pulsefire gaming mice. We are excited to continue this tradition and ensure all players play better with HyperX.”

About HyperX

For 18 years, HyperX’s mission has been to develop gaming solutions for every type of gamer and the company is consistently recognised 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
Website: http://www.hyperxgaming.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hyperxanz/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HyperXAnz    

About Riot Games

Riot Games was founded in 2006 to develop, publish, and support the most player-focused games in the world. In 2009, Riot released its debut title, League of Legends, to worldwide acclaim. League has gone on to be the most-played PC game in the world and a key driver of the explosive growth of esports. 

As League enters its second decade, Riot continues to evolve the game while delivering new experiences to players with VALORANT, Legends of Runeterra, Teamfight Tactics, League of Legends: Wild Rift, and multiple work-in-progress titles, while exploring the world of Runeterra through multimedia projects across music, comic books, TV, and more. Founded by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill, Riot is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and has 2,500+ Rioters in 20+ offices worldwide. 

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TONY HAWK’S PRO SKATER 1 AND 2 LANDS ON NINTENDO SWITCH ON JUNE 25

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – May 5, 2021 – Nintendo fans are about to drop in to the critically-acclaimed Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ 1 and 2, when the game releases for the Nintendo Switch™ on June 25. As the first Tony Hawk Pro Skater game to debut on Switch, fans are in for an epic treat when Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2, a faithful remaster of the first two iconic games in the franchise, takes on-the-go gameplay to the next level. Fans can pre-order the game from select retailers now.

As the fastest Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater game to sell 1 million units[1] on previously released platforms, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 blends all the original levels, pro skaters, old-school tricks, a killer soundtrack with old and new beats and more that gamers remember from the ‘90s and ‘00s with new, beautifully recreated levels.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 is available now for PlayStation® 5, PlayStation® 4, PlayStation® 4 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, the family of Xbox One devices from Microsoft, including the Xbox One X, and on PC through the Epic platform. For more information about Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 check out www.tonyhawkthegame.com. Also be sure to follow news on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram @TonyHawkTheGame, as well as subscribe to the YouTube channel at YouTube.com/tonyhawkthegame.

About Activision

Headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., Activision is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations throughout the world and is a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), an S&P 500 company. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com or by following @Activision.

© 2021 Activision Publishing, Inc. ACTIVISION and PRO SKATER are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. Tony Hawk is a registered trademark of Tony Hawk, Inc.

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Necromunda: Hired Gun’s New Gameplay Overview Trailer Breaks Down Bounty Hunting in the Underhive

PARIS — May 5, 2021 — Focus Home Interactive and Streum On Studio have released a new gameplay overview trailer for Necromunda: Hired Gun, taking you on a tour of the various zones, weapons and perks you’ll experience in this fast-paced FPS! Welcome to the gritty hive city of Necromunda, a world where anything goes — for the right price. As a bounty hunter, you’ll have to master the many deadly tools of your trade to see each job through to the end.

At Martyr’s End, the hub of all the action and factions in your little corner of Necromunda, you’ll choose your contract, prep your loadout, and track down your target across the dark and twisted areas of the Hive. Nothing comes easy; use your grappling hook and wall-running abilities to close in on your prey across rotting agri-farms, industrious chemlabs and ancient strongholds. Then unleash destruction with your loyal cyber-mastiff to finish the job in style before heading home to upgrade your arsenal even further.

Necromunda: Hired Gun launches digitally on June 1 and is available to pre-order now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC. All pre-orders receive the “Hunter’s Bounty” pack, which features unique cosmetics for your knife, stub gun, and outfit. It also includes a new chew toy for your dog. Physical copies for consoles will release on June 30.

For more information, check out www.focus-home.com/en-us/games/necromunda-hired-gun.

What to Expect in Blade & Soul: Revival

Aliso Viejo, Calif. – May 4, 2021 – Blade & Soul: Revival is planned for North America and Europe in Q3 of this year. The free update, which will upgrade the in-game engine to Unreal Engine 4, goes beyond just graphical and performance upgrades to the Asian-themed fantasy MMO. Blade & Soul: Revival will add new improvements – from Dungeon changes to combat system upgrades to being able to change class, more will be revealed leading up to the update’s release in Q3 of this year. Follow bladeandsoul.com for the latest updates. 

Some of the key features revealed so far for Blade & Soul: Revival include: 

• Class Changing – With new character class releases, shifting player metas, and other considerations in mind, Blade & Soul: Revival is implementing a new system, which will allow players the freedom to change classes and class-exclusive items. This system will be available to new and veteran players. The goal is to increase play options for everyone, while keeping balance in check. 
• Responsive Dungeon Combat System – In the quest to make Blade & Soul a more immersive MMO experience, the Responsive Dungeon Combat system will give players instant feedback for battle heroics. Pulling off a skill combo is crucial in Blade & Soul, and this system will emphasize that to players in real time by way of on-screen animations. This goes beyond DPS as well – joint attacks, party protection, and other synergies will also receive the same positive feedback when well executed. 
• Dungeon Difficulty System – Adding elite end-game dungeons turned into a short-term solution for players craving the most difficult Blade & Soul content. After completing it once, grinding it for gear became chore-like and didn’t recapture that same elated feeling of victory on subsequent clears. Blade & Soul will add a new dungeon difficulty system, expanding on the previous three levels that are currently in the game. The goal is to create more dynamic experiences to challenge players on subsequent playthroughs. 

And more! Blade & Soul: Revival will also have a host of other improvements. From the graphical/lighting advances provided by Unreal Engine 4, to improved loading and network optimization, to UI improvements, every aspect of Blade & Soul is being considered for improvement. Keep track of upcoming Revival updates by visiting bladeandsoul.com. 

Join friends in a seamless multiplayer experience and rip asunder Demons, Gods and Monsters as a Magical Warrior

Baltimore, MD – May 5th, 2021 – Independent games publisher Versus Evil and developer RUNWILD Entertainment today announced that their third person action RPG multiplayer game Almighty: Kill Your Gods is available on Steam Early Access today for PC. The game will launch on consoles as well, more details will be revealed later this year.

In Almighty: Kill Your Gods, you take on the persona of an Alpha, a magical warrior infused with the power of your ancestors, reborn to take a stand for your tribe against the tyranny and oppression of the Elder Gods. Alphas can fight alone or team up and fight in packs as they hunt and take down the various demonic and powerful beings who roam and threaten their world.

Alpha warriors can craft and equip a huge array of Gauntlets and Power Stones, granting magic powers that can then be used to exploit enemy weaknesses. Being an Alpha means you are more than well equipped for the fight too,shoot blasts of ice, activate shields, or beam streams of healing energy that help your injured allies. Alternatively, you can take the action up close and personal unleashing sheer brute force with your metal fists or activate magic amulets and summon powerful spells to take down the giant monsters invading your lands.

Almighty: Kill Your Gods is a game about reclaiming and rebuilding your home in the face of impossible odds.Gather resources, usually the parts you rip from your giant foes to build and upgrade defensive towers, farms, and other  buildings that will boost the local economy and bring balance back to the ravaged tribes.

Dynamic sandbox environments mean that every play will be different. Behemoths, gods and monsters roam the islands, each with their own behaviors. Anger these giants and watch as the island violently reacts as things escalate for emergent, non-directed gameplay.

“Almighty: Kill Your Gods is an action RPG full of frenetic action imbued with deep customization. RUNWILD Entertainment has created a game that brings a unique mix of combat, crafting and customization in an ambitious action RPG. Versus Evil continues to lead the way in providing quality RPGs fans can enjoy,” said Steve Escalante, Versus Evil General Manager. “This year we’ve brought some exceptional RPGs and beautifully realized games from our talented development partners, all of which are passionate creatives looking to make their mark. I am proud to work with RUNWILD and bring this fun RPG to market.”

Almighty: Kill Your Gods is available on Steam Early Access from today and will be launching on PC in the Autumn with console dates to be announced later this year. Developer RUNWILD Entertainment will be adding more content and enhancing the player experience during early access with regular updates on the game’s evolving development posted on it’s official Steam page.

Almighty: Kill Your Gods is priced at $24.99 / £18.99 / €22.49 for the Standard Edition, a Supporter Pack (DLC) Priced at $9.99 / £7.49 / €8.99 is also available, the Almighty: Kill Your Gods – Ancestor Edition priced at $34.99 / £26.49 / €31.49 includes the Game, Soundtrack and DLC. The Soundtrack of the game is also available separately priced $7.99 / £5.99 / €6.99

About Versus Evil

Founded in 2013, Versus Evil, LLC is the US based video game publisher behind critically acclaimed video games First Class Trouble, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire and The Banner Saga trilogy. Publishing games on all major mobile, PC and console platforms, Versus Evil works with independent development studios from around the world. The corporate philosophy is to champion for the independent game developer. For more information visit versusevil.com 

About Runwild Entertainment

RUNWILD Entertainment is a Welsh games development studio based out of Caerphilly in South Wales, founded in September 2016 by a small team of veteran game developers. Their mission is to pioneer multiplayer experiences where players can share adventures in an emergent and seamless way, make connections and have fun whilst doing it.​ Almighty: Kill your Gods is their first original title and is being developed for PC and consoles.

Nick Percival’s Bloodlines sees human emotions take on physical forms in a new dystopian world

On 26th May, NFT marketplace Terra Virtua will launch the world’s first NFT-only graphic novel – Bloodlines from award-winning British artist Nick Percival (Judge Dredd and Slaine). The work will be released in conjunction with a new graphic novel reader app to allow collectors to immerse themselves in the novel’s post-apocalyptic world, and engage with exclusive content. 

The new Bloodlines series follows the journey of four characters as they fight to survive in a disorientating and bleak world, which sees human emotions take on physical forms such as fierce rage storms and sweeping floods of tears.

Nick Percival said: “After two years of development, I’m delighted to release my new novel, Bloodlines, as an NFT. I’d originally planned to publish it as a traditional graphic novel but after working with Terra Virtua, I became fascinated in the ways NFTs enable people to experience art in ways that aren’t possible in print.

“I’ve known Terra Virtua Co-Founder, Gary Bracey, through the comic industry since the 90s, and after talks with him about their new custom-made viewing tool, I was excited at the prospect of producing the first NFT-only graphic novel.”

Terra Virtua developed the new graphic novel reader app to enable readers to customize the way they consume a graphic novel. Collectors can use the app to go beyond the traditional reading experience through animated artwork – both on the cover and internal panels. It also allows users to peel back the creative layers – right back to original concept sketches, as well as discover unique ‘easter eggs’ and surprises.

Talking about Bloodlines, Nick said: “The series explores a dystopian future where human emotions manifest themselves as powerful physical entities. This provides some exciting storytelling and characterization opportunities as a creator. 

“Although I had begun work before the global events of 2020 arose, many of the themes in the series are definitely reflective of this period. The characters deal with fear, anger and polarization, while the novel explores the physicality of emotions and how experiences shape and distort human empathy and compassion.”

Jawad Ashraf, Co-Founder and CTO of Terra Virtua said: “We’re very excited to release BloodLines as the first NFT graphic novel – this is a new era for storytelling. The creation of the reader app will revolutionize the way collectors can consume and share their graphic novel collections.

“From any device, collectors can use the app to delve into Nick’s different creative layers. As well as the reader app, we’ve also built disruptive new ways to show off your collections on Terra Virtua, bridging the gap between the virtual world with the real via augmented reality and virtual reality.”

The novel is priced from $25.00 (USD) and will be released on 26th May. The series will only be available digitally, with the option to purchase an exclusive collector’s edition including earlier iterations and sketched artwork versions, animated panels, a variation of covers, and other exclusive assets.

Visit Terra Virtua’s marketplace to purchase a copy: https://terravirtua.io/.

About Nick Percival

Nick Percival is a British award-winning graphic artist and graphic novelist. Nick has produced artwork for World of Warcraft, Magic the Gathering, D&D and publishers such as Marvel, 2000AD (Judge Dredd, Slaine), BOOM! Studios (Clive Barker’s Hellraiser), IDW Publishing (Judge Dredd, Mars Attacks, The X-Files), Titan Books, Abaddon Books, Zenescope Entertainment, Fangoria and Radical, to name but a few.

About Terra Virtua 

Terra Virtua is the world’s first fully immersive digital collectibles platform. Using blockchain technology, it allows digital asset collectors to display and interact with their virtual goods in augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and in 3D on PCs. Leveraging the latest in mobile and gaming technologies, Terra Virtua aims to engage and connect fan-based user communities.

Acclaimed studio behind indie-hit Battlerite reveals first details of ambitious next project

Skövde, Sweden – 5th May, 2021 – Stunlock Studios today revealed their new project, an open-world vampire survival game, V Rising, coming to PC on Steam with the Beta planned later this year. Awaken as a weakened vampire from centuries of slumber and survive a world full of peril. As a vampire, you need to hunt for blood in nearby settlements to regain your strength and quench your thirst. Build and customize your castle, invite friends to join your clan, and convert humans to vampires to grow your empire. Engage in real-time combat and compete for world domination with PvP and PvE challenges. Will you become the next Dracula?

“The team took inspiration from everything from classic gothic horror literature to Netflix’s Castlevania to create a world of conflict where vampires, humans, and mythical beasts co-exist in a delicate balance. We want to give players the full vampire experience of avoiding the burning sunlight, hunting for blood and building their castle. All this while competing against other players and being tracked by vampire hunters. This is our most ambitious game yet, and we can’t wait to reveal more information in the foreseeable future,”  said Johan Ilves, Marketing Director at Stunlock Studios.

V Rising – revealed features:

• SURVIVE AS A VAMPIRE. Play as a newly-awakened vampire, stripped from your dark powers. Feed on blood and evade the scorching sun to survive. 
• BUILD YOUR CASTLE. Become lord of your castle as you build and personalize your domain. Fortify and strengthen your base to combat the rising threat from other players.
• CONVERT THE HUMANS. Prey on your victims from the shadows or seduce them to be your vampire servants to assist in your nefarious deeds, laboring at your crafting stations.
• EXPLORE AN OPEN-WORLD. Embark on a blood-soaked journey in a vast open-world inhabited by other players, hostile humans, and supernatural creatures.
• PLAY SOLO OR CO-OP. Play solo or create a clan with friends as you roam the night. 
• RISE IN POWER. Expand your castle, learn unholy abilities, and forge an arsenal of mighty weapons and armor as you rise in power and conquer the realm. 

Sharpen your fangs and get ready to rule the twilight as V Rising enters Beta in 2021. Sign up for the V Rising Beta and newsletter here: https://playvrising.com/signup

Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1604030/V_Rising/
Website: https://playvrising.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VRisingGame
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VRisingGame
Discord: https://discord.gg/64Jcn2Kz9S

About Stunlock Studios
Stunlock Studios is one of the leading independent Swedish game developers in Skövde and most known for arena brawler Battlerite. Since the launch of Battlerite, more than 6 million unique players have tried their luck in the arena, shooting Battlerite up to the peak of the ‘top-selling’ free-to-play games on Steam on several occasions. With a passion for multiplayer action games, the studio crafts groundbreaking and community driven games, always with their players in mind. Visit: https://www.stunlockstudios.com.