God of Riffs Turns VR Rhythm Games Up to 11 on Steam Early Access 27 July

 Rock Out in Metal Heaven on Oculus Rift and Oculus Quest

Perth, Australia — 20 May 2021 — God of Riffs, the rhythmic heavy metal slasher from publisher Vyersoft and developer Boss Music Games, sets the stage for battles against the undead when it launches on Steam Early Access Tuesday, 27 July with support for Oculus Rift, Rift S, and Quest.

There’s no stairway to heaven for the god of riffs. Wield musical battle axes to attack incoming hellspawn in rhythmic melee combat fueled by screaming guitar solos and thunderous double bass pedals. Slay swarms of undead skeletons — with fearsome ice giants, trolls, and more joining the fray throughout Early Access — or face a dreary, metal-less afterlife. Harder hits earn more points, so strike swift and true to soar to the top of the leaderboards.

Each of the four over-the-top tunes debuting in Steam Early Access features its own epic stage inspired by iconic metal album covers. Bash skulls to the beat alongside a metalhead mountain while skeletal rockers cheer on, devil horn hands raised and pumping. Battle legions of enemies as awe-inspiring sea gods emerge in the distance.

Two difficulty settings and accessibility modes such as single-handed play, color-blind mode, and a growing list of modifiers help make rocking out an accessible experience. Boss Music Games plans to debut more songs, modes, and accessibility options before the 1.0 launch. Early Access players unlock the full version of God of Riffs for $4.99 before the price increases later this year. 

“With God of Riffs, we wanted to inject metal into the rhythm VR space in a way that feels authentically over-the-top and universally appealing,” said Mathew Palumbo, Company Director at Boss Music Games. “Now that we’re coming to Early Access, we look forward to seeing the reaction from rhythm and metal fans around the world.”

God of Riffs launches into Steam Early Access 27 July with support for Oculus Rift, Rift S, and Quest for $4.99. For more information, please visit the official website and Facebook page. Follow Vyersoft on Twitter, Boss Music Games on Twitter and Instagram.

About Vyersoft

VYERSOFT Corp. is a new publisher made up of game industry veterans who have worked on titles such as 2064: Read Only Memories and ToeJam and Earl: Back in the Groove! The team believes in bringing new unique gaming experiences using emerging technologies as a new, innovative medium.

About Boss Music Games

Boss Music Games is a group of crazy blokes that had the totally reasonable idea of starting an indie dev studio. Straight out of school…with limited funds…during a pandemic…from a city no one has heard of (Perth, by the way!). But through the power of persistence and the spirit of metal, they plan to rock the world with their VR projects.

Santa Cruz, California, May 20, 2021 — NACON has announced that the RIG PRO Compact, is now available in-store in the U.S. at Best Buy and online at GameStop,Walmart and Target for $49.99 (USD). The controller, officially licensed for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, is also sold exclusively at Walmart stores in Canada for $79.96 (CAN). Black and White versions of the controller are available.

The RIG PRO Compact is the world’s first controller to include Dolby Atmos® for Headphones.  Dolby Atmos places game audio all around the player, allowing them to react faster and more accurately as they can detect the direction of their threats.

View the trailer for the RIG Nacon Pro Compact

In addition to Dolby Atmos, the PRO Compact offers players an optimized form factor and unparalleled levels of customization.  Via the dedicated Pro Compact App, gamers can remap buttons, adjust trigger sensitivity, and manipulate dead zones customizing their controller to suit their play style.

“We are very excited to launch a product suited to gamers who prefer and play better using a controller with a smaller form factor,” said RIG VP of Global Sales & Marketing, Peter Petrides.  “This coupled with the unparalleled levels of customization and Dolby Atmos for headphones makes the PRO Compact a powerful tool for any competitive gamer.

PRO Compact owners can enjoy Dolby Atmos for Headphones by downloading the Dolby Access app from the Windows Store onto their Xbox console or Windows 10 PC.  Then they simply plug in the controller via USB and connect a headset to experience immersive audio while gaming.

For more information regarding the PRO Compact controller’s features, please view our product information sheet or visit www.nacongaming.com/en-US

About RIG
RIG is a premium gaming accessory brand and the leader in tournament audio for professional gaming. RIG introduced the first stadium-class esports 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 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. www.nacongaming.com

NETMARBLE RELEASES EARNINGS AND FISCAL RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER OF 2021

LOS ANGELES – MAY 20, 2021 –Netmarble Corp., global publisher of leading mobile games for players of all ages, has announced earnings for the first quarter of 2021, reporting $512.2 million in revenue, $48.7 million in operating profit, and $55.6 million in net profit, all up year-over-year from 2020 figures. Overseas sales also expanded steadily to reach $361.3 million, accounting for 71% of total global sales.

“The sales in the first quarter were relatively sluggish due to the lack of new titles following the successful launch of Seven Knights 2 in the fourth quarter of 2020. In addition, the rise in labor costs in the overall Korean game industry led to a downside in profits,” said Seungwon Lee, CEO of Netmarble, adding “however, major live games such as the Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Marvel Contest of Champions, and Lineage 2: Revolution recorded stable results. As Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and new high-fidelity titles with renowned IPs, including Marvel, Seven Knights, and BTS are planned to be launched in the second quarter and the second half, significant sales growth and profits improvement are expected.”

Highlights from Netmarble’s Q1 2021 financial results include:

• Revenues were diversified across North America (36%), Korea (29%), Europe (12%), Japan (9%), SEA (9%), and other territories (5%).
• Top performing titles from the first quarter included original and partner games: The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross (15% of the revenue earned), MARVEL Contest of Champions (12%; Kabam),Seven Knights 2 (11%), Lineage 2: Revolution (8%), Blade & Soul Revolution (6%), Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery (5%; Jam City), and A3: STILL ALIVE (5%), Cookie Jam (4%; Jam City), and MARVEL Future Fight (3%). Additional games from Netmarble contributed to 31% of revenue earned.
• Revenue breakdown by genre demonstrated diversification across RPGs (34%), MMORPGs (30%), casual games (26%), and other games (10%).

A breakdown of the total financial earnings is as follows:

For further details on Netmarble’s quarterly performance, visit the company’s investor relations page to learn more.

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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.

Limited-Time Experience Across Call of Duty Adds Exclusive Rambo and Die Hard ‘80s Action Movie-Themed Content, Locations Including Nakatomi Plaza and Limited Time Modes

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – May 20, 2021 – Some heroes die hard. Others draw first blood. The most action-packed community event ever for Call of Duty®starts today with two of the most iconic ’80s movie franchises of all-time, Rambo and Die Hard, coming to Warzone™, Black Ops Cold War, and Call of Duty: Mobile. For a limited time, fans can take on the role of ultimate survivor Rambo (rights via STUDIOCANAL) or the unwitting hero John McClane, as they drop into Verdansk, battle in Nuketown ’84, survive all-out combat in Nakatomi Plaza, and more.

“Call of Duty, Die Hard, and Rambo coming together in this fresh new way is an amazing combination of franchises, tailor-made for our fans. This limited time crossover celebration allows players to star as some of entertainment’s most iconic action heroes within Call of Duty,” said Johanna Faries, General Manager, Call of Duty. “In addition to adding Rambo and John McClane, we’re giving our players new weapons, gear, missions, modes, and even a Die Hard-inspired location like Nakatomi Plaza. We’re incredibly excited to offer thrilling content and experiences for Warzone, Black Ops Cold War and Call of Duty: Mobile.”

Starting today, the limited time Call of Duty ’80s Action Heroes content includes new playable iconic Operators across all platforms, new film-inspired points of interest and missions in Warzone, new limited-time modes in Black Ops Cold War and Warzone, a themed multiplayer mode in Call of Duty: Mobile, plus new ’80s themed weapons, cosmetics and more. For a full list of all the exciting, limited-time Rambo and Die Hard content coming to Call of Duty, visit https://www.callofduty.com/blog/2021/05/80s-Action-Heroes-Rambo-and-John-McClane-across-Call-of-Duty

In addition to the new Rambo and Die Hard themed content available starting today, there’s also a load of exciting new content live beginning today in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War as part of the Season Three Reloaded celebration, including a new 6v6 multiplayer map Standoff; new Multi-Team Multiplayer map Duga; and new Multi-Team Elmination mode; as well as new operators, weapons and more. Plus, today’s mid-season release also features an entire slate of new Black Ops Cold War Zombies Outbreak content, including a new main quest for the first time in Outbreak, a new World Event – the Orda as well as a host of new secrets and surprises to discover.

This ‘80s Action Movie limited time crossover event and Season Three Reloaded follows Call of Duty’s continued momentum across the franchise, including surpassing more than 100 million players to date in Warzone and more than 500 million downloads of Call of Duty: Mobile worldwide, based on Activision internal estimates.

Call of Duty and its titles are published by Activision, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), and developed by studios (in alphabetical order) Activision Shanghai, Beenox, Demonware, High Moon Studios, Infinity Ward, Raven Software, Toys for Bob, Treyarch and Sledgehammer Games. Call of Duty: Mobile is free-to-play on Android and iOS devices. Call of Duty: Mobile is developed by Tencent Game’s award-winning TiMi Studios. For more information visit: www.callofduty.com, or follow @CallofDuty on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

About Activision

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, 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.

About STUDIOCANAL  

STUDIOCANAL, a 100% affiliate of CANAL+ Group held by Vivendi, is Europe’s leader in production, distribution and international sales of feature films and TV series, operating directly in all three major European markets – France, the United Kingdom and Germany – as well as in Australia and New Zealand. 

STUDIOCANAL owns one of the most important film libraries in the world, boasting nearly, 6,000 titles from 60 countries. Spanning 100 years of film history, this vast and unique catalogue includes among others the iconic Terminator 2, Rambo, Breathless, Mulholland Drive, The Pianist, The Graduate, The Third Man, and Belle de jour. 

RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD PART II ™ & © 1985 Studiocanal S.A.S. All Rights Reserved. © 2021 Studiocanal S.A.S. All Rights Reserved

© 2021 Activision Publishing, Inc. ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY, CALL OF DUTY: MOBILE, CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS, CALL OF DUTY WARZONE, MODERN WARFARE, and WARZONE are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

Side Scrolling Strategy Game Arrives Next Month for Windows PC

May 20th, 2021 — Pixeye Games is excited to announce its upcoming base defense strategy game Until We Die will launch June 3rd for $16.99 on Steam!

Until We Die is a post-apocalyptic strategy game where the remaining survivors find refuge in the Moscow Underground after a global disaster. Command wards to gather supplies and turn an abandoned station into an impregnable fortress-colony capable of resisting any threat.

To win, you have to survive for roughly 30 game days, fending off a series of attacks on your base — small packs of creatures at first, but by the end you’ll be up against a sweeping horde of mutants. The game will end in defeat if our hero Ivan dies during the run; or if the power generator (the heart of the base) is destroyed.

Features:

• Run around and dispense valuable orders to your subjects that await your commands.
• Build fortifications, research technology to secure your base further and defend more effectively.
• Send expeditions to the surface.
• Attack mutant lairs to secure new land for farms and tents.
• Gather supplies from crates and extract food from mushrooms and anything else that looks edible… wasn’t there a meaty-looking rat that just ran down the tracks?

Until We Die will debut next month on Windows PC, with a Nintendo Switch edition in the works for a subsequent release as well.

To learn more about Until We Die,
visit: http://uwd.pixeye.games/
Twitter:@PixeyeHQ
Discord: https://discord.pixeye.games/

About Pixeye Games
Pixeye Games is a small team of game developers located in Kaliningrad, Russia. We are currently developing Until We Die for PC and consoles.

The ultimate 2v2 CS:GO tournament is back! Starting in June, players will battle it out to find the best Counter-Strike: Global Offensive duos in Australia. Custom maps, exciting teams and a new futuristic narrative mean this tournament is one to keep an eye on.

• Red Bull Flick 2021 is the opportunity for CS:GO duos around the world to put their skills to the ultimate test with unique maps alongside a new narrative for players to immerse themselves in a futuristic sci-fi setting.
• Registrations are open now with Australian online qualifiers kicking off on June 26 and 27, July 3 and 4, with the finals live streamed on July 10.
• Influencers and Pro Players will showcase the new maps, game mode and exciting new narrative in a Dynamic Duos showcase streams leading up to the finals.
• SteelSeries comes on board as the official Peripheral Partner. AOC returns as the official Monitor Partner. Legendary G2 Nikola “NiKo” Kovač  joins as the Red Bull Flick Global Brand Ambassador.

Australia, May 17. Registrations are now open for Red Bull Flick 2021, the grassroots competition back for its second year, giving wings to amateur gamers in Australia and the opportunity to play against some of the nation’s best pro players in custom CS:GO 2v2 maps with a futuristic twist.

This year, pairs of players will face off on a set of brand new custom Red Bull maps especially designed for a new game mode, Hold the Flag, alongside a new narrative for players to immerse themselves in a sci-fi setting. The 2021 competition features capture points, with each duo fighting for control of the map, and will be the first time that a narrative of this kind, along with themed maps and content, has been incorporated into a Red Bull event.

Open to players in Australia, Red Bull Flick will see skilled duos battle it out over 4 qualifiers for the chance to challenge their CS:GO idols in the official pro-am competition, with a national finals to conclude the season. The Australian online qualifiers will kick off on June 26 and 27, July 3 and 4, with the finals live streamed on July 10. Red Bull Flick grand finals will showcase the top 8 to 16 duos as they compete for the ultimate victory in a live broadcast, hosted by Red Bull.

Red Bull Flick first launched in 2019 with a local event in Turkey, and is now a prestigious global tournament, with over 45,000 registrations in over 30 countries competing in 2020. For Red Bull Flick 2021, Legendary G2 Nikola “NiKo” Kovač will be the Red Bull Flick Brand Ambassador, with the expert rifler and in-gamer leader providing fans his professional insight throughout the tournament.

Adding their insights and commentary in the lead up to the finals, will be a collection of dynamic duos, consisting of some of Australia’s leading content creators and professional CS:GO players. Showcasing  Red Bull Flick’s unique game mode, new maps and exciting narrative across their own broadcast channels, the personalised streams will allow players of all skill levels to gain valuable insights, and tips and tricks direct from their favourite players and creators.

Red Bull Flick’s world-class partners continue with AOC returning as the official Monitor Partner to provide phenomenal visual clarity and ultra-high refresh rate monitors, and SteelSeries coming on board as the official Peripheral Partner to support with their world-renowned, high performance gaming headsets, keyboards and mice.

The first 2021 Red Bull Flick Australian Online Qualifiers are open for registration now at redbull.com/FlickAU

To stay up to date with the tournament, join the official Red Bull Flick Discord and visit redbull.com/FlickAU

About RedBull Flick

Last year’s 2020 Red Bull Flick Pro EU Invitational saw exciting upsets and incredible duos from Team Vitality, BIG Clan, ENCE and G2, with Team Germany emerging victorious over the likes of Kévin “⁠misutaaa⁠” Rabier and the undisputed best player in the world, Mathieu “⁠ZywOo⁠” Herbaut. Red Bull Flick 2021 will comprise national tournaments in more than 30 countries and international online qualifiers open to all. Winners will earn a spot in the Red Bull Flick Invitational Helsinki. There they will compete against other regional winners, as well as some of the best pro players in the world.

About Global Partners

SteelSeries

For the 2021 season, SteelSeries, the worldwide leader in gaming and esports peripherals, joins as the official Peripheral Partner to support the event with their award-winning gaming headsets, keyboards and mice for the ultimate competitive edge. The exciting new partnership will ensure that competitors will have access to the peripherals they need for success. The hyper durable materials, sound quality and input precision are perfect for the fast decision making competitors require.

AOC

AOC, the global leader in gaming monitors, returns to join the Red Bull Gaming universe once again, bringing the event to life, and providing cutting-edge hardware for the esports tournament. As the official Monitor Partner for 2021, AOC will provide top-notch high performance gaming monitors for the ultimate gaming experience for contestants. High refresh rates and short response times mean competitors will have the best possible in-game experience.

Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl is Out Now on PlayStation 4, Xbox Consoles

The 8-bit beat-em-up is available digitally, pre-orders for the special physical editions end May 23

BERKELEY, CA — May 21, 2021 — Interabang Entertainment in collaboration with Spoony Bard Productions are proud to announce that Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl is out today on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The Arcade Edition of the game, which was released last year on Steam and Nintendo Switch, includes improved visuals and an enhanced soundtrack, as well as rebalanced gameplay and other quality-of-life improvements. The new versions of Mall Brawl are available digitally or as a physical release coming soon in collaboration with Limited Run Games.

After sabotaging a public-access TV “Truth or Date” broadcast that was being filmed at the mall, Jay and Silent Bob are pursued by the chief of security LaFours and his low-level goons. The duo will have to battle a path back home to their familiar post outside the Quick Stop. They’ll face countless security guards, aggressive mall rats, bouncing barrels, and a host of other threats that are bound to be familiar to players who grew up in the NES era of 8-bit brawlers.

Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl is available digitally for $14.99 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and is playable on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S via backward compatibility. For the first week of launch, the game is discounted at 10 percent off on all platforms. Anyone who previously purchased the game on Steam or Nintendo Switch can upgrade to the Arcade Edition at no additional cost. 

Limited Run Games is also releasing special physical editions of Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl on PlayStation 4. The Standard Edition is $29.99 and includes a region-free disc with a full-color booklet. The Collector’s Edition is $54.99, which comes bundled with the game, a retro-style cartridge sleeve that fits over the game case, a 12-song Mall Brawl soundtrack, and a 18″ x 24″ reversible poster. Pre-orders for both editions are open until May 23.

For more information, please visit mallbrawlgame.com.

About Interabang Entertainment
We cook up entertaining games that feed the hunger for original gameplay. Our humorous concoctions are appetizing challenges that satisfy starving eyebuds, the desire for fantastic art and scrumptious animations. We are compelled to get players’ hands on our games fresh off the smorgasbord. We contribute by offering distinguished flavors that challenge audiences and build our development chefs to become part of the changing industry. For more information, please visit https://www.interabangent.com/ 

About Limited Run Games

Limited Run Games is a Raleigh-based physical games publisher founded in 2015 that focuses on preserving games in a physical format. Publishing over 300 games in its lifetime and winning awards for its bespoke Collector’s Editions, Limited Run is the gold standard in bringing digital games to physical form for casual fans and collectors alike. Visit limitedrungames.com for the latest offerings, or follow the brand on your social media platform of choice for all LRG-related updates: @limitedrungames.

Mastiff Will Publish MeNic Games’ Smol City-Building Sim Tinytopia, Coming This Summer to Steam

Create (and destroy) your own miniature towns with big-city dreams and physics-defying mechanics!

SAN FRANCISCO – May 20, 2021 – Mastiff today announced it will publish indie developer MeNic Games’ playful, physics-based, city-building sim Tinytopia for PC via Steam this summer. Create and manage the whimsical worlds of your childhood imagination, from bite-sized burgs to magnificent metropolises, all in miniature form!

As the Mayor and mastermind of Tinytopia you’re free to craft vibrant locales with an abundance of charming toy-like structures and tools. Develop quaint communities and attract new residents to grow them into bustling cities with soaring skylines. Build your creations and protect the tiny citizens from everything from natural disasters to monster attacks… or your own destructive schemes! Tinytopia delivers a wondrous experience on a tabletop scale that’s as challenging or relaxing as you like.

Features:

• Big Goals, Big Cities, Miniature Pieces: Create the city of your dreams. Keep the population happy, the economy humming, and the skyline beautiful. And do it all with a wide array of toy-like miniatures and tools.
• Craft Happens: As Mayor and Chief Architect, stack and combine building blocks to form incredible megastructures! Experiment to unlock more than 80 new structures!
• A Smashing Good Time: Protect your tiny citizens from catastrophes like tornadoes, fires, monster attacks, UFOs, and more. Or flip a switch and watch it all come crumbling down!
• Balance. Plan. Play: Prove your architectural excellence and put your skills to the test with Tinytopia’s physics-based Challenge Levels or play through the campaign and recreate real-world cities like San Francisco, Rio de Janeiro, Paris, and more!

Tinytopia is available to wishlist now on Steam.

About Mastiff

Mastiff is a publisher of fun, easy-to-pick-up-and-play games on all platforms, including those from Nintendo, Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc., Microsoft, PC and online gaming. Founded in 2002, Mastiff is proud to have released games in virtually every genre, including action, adventure, fighting, RPG, FPS, casual and music. https://mastiff-games.com

About MeNic Games

MeNic Games is an award-winning indie game development studio based in Cordoba, Argentina. Specializing in fun, physics-driven games, the studio launched its debut title, BalanCity, in 2016, followed by Space Routine in 2020. The team is now looking forward to releasing the playful miniature city-builder Tinytopia in 2021. http://www.menic.games

Tinytopia © 2021 MeNic Games. Published worldwide under license by Mastiff. All rights reserved.

NI NO KUNI II: REVENANT KINGDOM – PRINCE’S EDITION USHERS A GORGEOUS ANIME WORLD ONTO NINTENDO SWITCH AUGUST 20

The Enchanting Action RPG to Include the Full Acclaimed Game Campaign with the Robust DLC Packs: The Lair of the Lost Lord and Tale of a Timeless Tome

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (May 20, 2021) – Leading anime video game developer and publisher BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announced that Ni no Kuni™ II: REVENANT KINGDOM – PRINCE’S EDITION will be coming to the Americas on Nintendo Switch on September 17, complete with all of the DLC content that was released for the original 2018 release. Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM – PRINCE’S EDITION will be available physically at retail stores and digitally via the eShop for an MSRP of $59.99.

Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM – PRINCE’S EDITION, developed by world-renowned video game studio LEVEL-5 Inc., with participation from the legendary artist Yoshiyuki Momose and music composed by Joe Hisaishi, tells the story of Evan Pettywhisker Tildrum, the young ruler of Ding Dong Dell. Evan is dethroned by a treacherous coup and must rebuild a new kingdom free of strife while uniting the whole world of Ni no Kuni. Across Evan’s grand adventure, players can explore a beautifully crafted world filled with exotic locations, a wide cast of characters to encounter, dangerous foes, and plenty of allies eager to help. Supporting Evan on his adventure are his friends Roland, Tani, Batu, Lofty and a natural phenomena known as the Higgledies. The Higgledies will provide invaluable support during battles including offensive and defensive buffs, increasing special attack power for Evan and his friends, and assist in attacking enemies. There are 100 unique Higgledies to collect, each with its own special powers. Mix and match different combinations of Higgledies during combat to strategically secure the upper hand in battles.

In addition to the full critically acclaimed campaign from the original 2018 release (available now on PlayStation 4 and PC), Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM – PRINCE’S EDITION contains both DLC packs, which includes The Lair of the Lost Lord and Tale of a Timeless Tome, a $25 value. 

“The incredible artistry and deft emotional touches of the Ni no Kuni series have made it stand apart from other action RPGs, and we’re happy we can finally let Nintendo Switch fans experience the full breadth of Evan’s adventures on the go and at home,” said Ross Borden, VP of Publishing  at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM – PRINCE’S EDITION tells the story of a kingdom in devastation, and of a group of friends ready to rebuild a kinder and more just world in its wake. We hope that new fans will embrace the game’s charming spirit of friendship and perseverance.”

For more information about Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM – PRINCE’S EDITION or other titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., please visit; https://www.bandainamcoent.com, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS, or join the conversation on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., 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®, and ACE COMBAT®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z®, and ONE PIECE®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Press Release © 2021 BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

Use Strategy, Glamour, and Devious Tricks to Attract the Biggest Spenders and Take Your Casino from Back Alley Poker Spot to King of the Las Vegas Strip!

Paderborn, Germany (May 20, 2021) — Do you have what it takes to design, build, and manage a successful casino? It’s not as simple as it sounds! Try your own hand at the casino game in Grand Casino Tycoon, now available on Windows PC via Steam! Aerosoft, a prolific publisher of best-selling simulation titles, and developer stillalive studios are inviting players to take on the role of a virtual Sam “Ace” Rothstein as they bring to life their vision for the ultimate casino from blueprint to the strip — designing, building, and operating a deluxe house ‘o cards so magnificent, so opulent, and so enticing that everyone from wannabe cardsharps to billionaire CEOs will want to walk through the doors and empty their pockets.

“Grand Casino Tycoon is inspired by classics of the genre, but we’ve taken things in a new direction with all sorts of fresh and fun mechanics,” said Winfried Diekmann, CEO of Aerosoft. “It’s still a game about building a business, but with some original strategy and humorous elements sure to keep players coming back for more.”

“We set out to make a title that took all the popular tropes of the tycoon genre — planning, building, and operating a business — but that was also funny and endearing,” said Julian Mautner, CEO of stillalive studios. “These extra elements of humor and fun characters add an entertaining layer to a deep ‘observe-and-adapt’ business management sim. They created Grand Casino Tycoon.”

Watch the Grand Casino Tycoon launch trailer here: 

The casino business is about one thing and one thing only: lining your suit pockets with wads of sweet, sweet hard-earned cash. But not your hard-earned cash, of course. In order to do this, you’ll need to plan out the perfect casino floor. Make sure there are plenty of shiny, exciting slot machines for your less… wealthy patrons, along with a bar and some easy access snacks. The real money comes with the VIP guests: professional players, billionaire CEOs, and the occasional secret agent. Entice them to drop some dough by building the more traditional casino table games like roulette, blackjack, and…you guessed it…poker! Keep ‘em spending with a constant supply of fancy cocktails and energized by delicious meals from top-quality chefs. However, don’t forget to utilize all your security options to keep ‘em from collecting too many chips — the House always wins, after all.

Grand Casino Tycoon Key Features:

• Plan, Build, Manage: The classic tycoon formula will task players with overseeing every step of the process, from designing the layout to monitoring the day-to-day activities 
• Players Gonna Play: Everyone wants to win, but preferences will vary. Ensure a successful business by catering to every level of customer: slot machines for the basic bunch, craps and blackjack for the high-flyin’ elite — there’s something for everyone in between! 
• Big Brother is Watching: Use security cams, pit bosses, and other manipulation tactics to keep a close eye on who is playing, but more importantly, who is winning 
• Two Different Modes: Not everyone wants to play in the cutthroat world of the Vegas strip; Grand Casino Tycoon offers two modes of play so that everyone can enjoy the experience the way they want: Campaign Mode and Custom Casino Mode 

To celebrate the launch, the team at stillalive studios is currently hosting a Steam Store livestream to showcase the gameplay, demo the new content and features, and show off their polished casino-building skills. Now is the time to see Grand Casino Tycoon in action! 
 
Published by Aerosoft and developed by stillalive studios, Grand Casino Tycoon is now available for Windows PC via Steam for $24.95 USD with a special limited-time 20% off launch week discount.
 
Stay up-to-date with Grand Casino Tycoon by following the game on Twitter and Facebook. Join the official community on Discord here. 
 
About Aerosoft
Aerosoft is one of the leading publishers of deep simulation games, with 40 in-house staff and long-standing connections to many freelance developers and studios. The company also sells periphery products for simulation gameplay.

Aerosoft GmbH was founded in 1991 at the airport Paderborn / Lippstadt in Germany. They started out developing add-ons and periphery products for Microsoft Flight Simulator as well as training software for flight students. Since 2002, the company became a more full-fledged publishing company and branched out into other simulation genres. In 2020, Aerosoft released its first simulation games on consoles.