Accept Your Next Contract in Necromunda: Hired Gun’s New “Enter the Hive” Trailer

PARIS — April 21, 2021 — Focus Home Interactive and Streum On Studio have released a new gameplay trailer for the fast-paced FPS Necromunda: Hired Gun, this time taking you deep into the depths of the city of Necromunda itself. In this gritty underworld, anything goes — for the right price. And as a bounty hunter, you’ll want to get to know the lay of the land, if only to figure out who’s most likely to stab you in the back.

Introduce yourself at Martyr’s End, the hub of all the action in your little corner of Necromunda. Here you’ll meet other scoundrels and stock up on libations and information from the local barmaid. It’s also where you’ll gear up, upgrade your bionic augments, customize your character, get treats for your cyber-mastiff, and decide on your next contract. And then you’re off into the Underhive, hunting targets through a towering metropolis of warring factions, toxic factories, colossal fortresses and other generally inhospitable locations.

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, giving your best mate the extra incentive to chase down its targets.

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

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – April 21, 2021 – SEGA Corporation today announced that a collaboration event between FIST OF THE NORTH STAR LEGENDS ReVIVE and STREET FIGHTER will start on April 30, 2021 (JST).

The collaboration event with STREET FIGHTER will continue until May 21, 2021 (JST), and will feature four STREET FIGHTER characters in FIST OF THE NORTH STAR LEGENDS ReVIVE, including: “Ryu”, “M. Bison”, and “Chun-Li” as UR, and “Sakura” as SR.

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR LEGENDS ReVIVE can be downloaded from the following app stores:　　
Apple App Store for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1461447155
Google Play for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sega.HokutoRevive.en

To join the special STREET FIGHTER x FIST OF THE NORTH STAR LEGENDS ReVIVE collaboration event, visit: https://hokuto-revive.sega.com/en/sf/

About SEGA: 
SEGA Group is comprised of SEGA Holdings Co., Ltd. and four subsidiary groups: Consumer, Arcade, Toys Animation and Locations. Through the medium of entertainment, we are committed to providing moving experiences to our customers worldwide. https://sega.jp/
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Explorers can now start their journey into the depths of space, take part in epic space battles and become the universe’s greatest star commander

Guangzhou, China, 21st April 2021 – NetEase Games proudly announces that its Sci-fi grand space simulation game Infinite Lagrange makes its debut for mobile devices and PC in Europe today. Finally, explorers can take control of their ship and venture to the unknown in beautiful movie-like 3D graphics on their mobile devices and PCs. The game is available now on the  App Store and Google Play. The PC version can be downloaded on the official Infinite Lagrange Website.

One beacon, one resonance… changed everything. The invention of the Lagrangian system allowed the spark of civilization to expand from the earth to the universe, creating a developed interstellar civilization with spaceships as its main warfare force and shuttling through stargates throughout the universe. This rapid and aggressive expansion of humanity led to the rise and fall of countless civilizations and empires. Eventually the Lagrange Network fell victim to the wars being waged in the universe and it was shattered into pieces.

This is where the explorers embark on their adventure with nothing more than a small ship. Step by step they have to build a little base, expand their space stations and improve their ships with new construction options and upgrades, with the goal of creating the most impressive fleet in the whole universe.

Ships can be modified to the explorers’ liking, making their vessels truly unique. In time, everyone in the universe may immediately recognize or even fear their mighty fleet approaching them. But not only their ships can be moved freely through the universe – the base can also be sent to every location where it is needed. The sight of a fully upgraded space fortress will undoubtedly be one to behold.

Some of the key features of Infinite Lagrange include:

Leaving a mark on the universe: Explorers expand and add new constructions to their base to allow it to carry more weight into the intergalactic ship.

Individualizing the fleet: Explorers choose from a myriad of ships and aircrafts, each with their own weapon and armor systems, and customize them to their liking with specific modifications and by doing research to unlock new technologies or even new ship

Infinite Lagrange also offers fun community activities to keep things fresh, some of them even offering exciting rewards. In the Lagrange Scenery Collection explorers may take screenshots of their ships and fleets, as they journey through space and share them with other members of the community to compete with them on who has the largest armada or the most impressive ships. Space battles can be recorded in the Lagrange Battle Report Collection and can even be featured on the official website, offering an opportunity for explorers to immortalize themselves in the annals of Lagrange history. The most exciting feature activity comes in the form of the Lagrange Archives Collection which allows community members to share their own second stories based on the universe of Infinite Lagrange. Excellent stories have a chance to be featured on the official website and will also be rewarded with useful in-game content.

Infinite Lagrange is available now in Europe on mobile devices and PC. Click the link to the App Store or Google Play to start playing on your phone or download the PC version from our official Infinite Lagrange Website.

Follow us on Facebook, join our Facebook group, subscribe to our YouTube Channel and join our Discord Server for more details. The latest information about NetEase Games can always be found on the official Facebook page.

About NetEase Games

NetEase Games is the online games division of NetEase, Inc., 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.

Another Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG) is joining the VFUN roster of action-packed games! You’ll find a wide range of different classes, weapons and armory that will surely enhance your game experience. Here’s a few things to keep in mind while waiting:

● Challenging Gameplay – You need dedication and skill to rise above the rest! Your hard work will surely be rewarded.
● Fierce PvP – Battle against different players! With our wide range of classes, each encounter is a unique experience altogether.
● More than 30 dungeons – Want to go solo? Prefer to go in as a group? No problem! Majestic environments and dynamic boss fights await!
● Heated battles – Every class has the power to take on several creatures at once, it’s up to you how to optimize your skills!
● High Fantasy – Beautiful weaponry and armor with magnificent skills animation! Breath-taking scenery and landscapes await. There is always something new to see and discover!
● Cosmetics – Make your character uniquely yours by equipping majestic wings, shimmering emblem auras, titles, guild icons, exotic pets and mounts. You can even change your entire appearance using a costume!
● More than 20 maps – Each location is filled with quests, creatures, characters with different stories to tell, and so much more!
● Extensive crafting and gear customization – If creating gear isn’t enough… you can reinforce them to truly make it your own!
● Engaging Controls – Dekaron combines traditional target-based MMORPG combat experience with an alternative arcade-style combat interface! Spacial awareness is key when anticipating opponents.
● Legacy – Dekaron is built upon years of experience to keep updates on-going!
● Regular events – There’s always something new going on in the world of Trieste, just watch out for surprise and announced events!

Stay tuned for more information on what you can expect!

About VALOFE

VALOFE is a global leader in online games that develops and publishes over 15 PC and Mobile titles. VALOFE is also a Global Content Provider that creates game, video, and marketing content. Founded in Seoul, South Korea in 2007, it has already established global branches in Seoul, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Taipei, and Manila. 

Website:  https://www.valofe.com
Game Portal: https://vfun.valofe.com/

Xbox ANZ is kicking off Season 2 and setting Sydney Harbour alight with a Sea of Thieves drone show

SYDNEY, Australia – Wednesday, 21 April 2021: Today Xbox ANZ has announced a drone show to celebrate the launch of Sea of Thieves Season 2. Since Sea of Thieves launched in 2018, over 20 million pirates globally have begun to chart their own tales of high seas adventures.

Curious fans may have pieced together the map on social media and uncovered the secret location of this Pirate themed celebration. Follow in the footsteps of legends and look to the skies to see a spectacular Sea of Thieves’ drone show light up the night and recreate some of the game’s best iconography above Botanical Gardens, Sydney.

Tune into the stream on April 21 from 10:30pm* AEDT across Xbox ANZ’s Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Twitch to catch the action! You can also participate with your own socials with the hashtag #BeMorePirate. Fans can uncover loot of their very own with 50 Ancient Coin and 50 Plunder Pass codes up for grabs during the stream and the chance to win an exclusive, official Sea of Thieves treasure chest of pirate goodies including a limited-edition custom controller. Find out how to enter on our socials. But be warned, just like the Skull Forts in game this special presentation will only appear for a limited time – so don’t be late to watch!

Tania Chee, Xbox Lead for ANZ said: “We’re excited to be celebrating the start of Season 2 of Sea of Thieves and thank our Australian fans for all their support over the last three years. 2021 is looking to be the biggest year yet, and we can’t wait to bring even more high seas adventures to Aussies. I would like to invite our fans to tune into our drone show for a harbourside takeover fit for a pirate legend.”

Season 2 is the latest content update, available now for Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers who can play the fan favourite title as part of their monthly subscription. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes Xbox Live Gold and unlimited access to over 100 high-quality console and PC games. New members can subscribe for just $1 for the first month, then $15.95 each month.  

If you haven’t played yet, there’s no need to mutiny! As Sea of Thieves is also available at the Microsoft Store, Steam and other retailers in Australia (RRP AU$49.45).

To find out more visit www.seaofthieves.com

About Microsoft 

Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. 

About Sea of Thieves

From acclaimed developer Rare comes a shared-world adventure game that offers the ultimate pirate experience. Set in a rich world of exotic islands, hidden treasures and dangers both natural and supernatural, Sea of Thieves has everything you need to live the pirate life and is unlike anything you’ve played before. Sea of Thieves offers the essential pirate experience, from sailing and fighting to exploring and looting – everything you need to live the pirate life and become a legend in your own right. With no set roles, you have complete freedom to approach the world, and other players, however you choose. Whether you’re voyaging as a group or sailing solo, you’re bound to encounter other crews in this shared-world adventure – but will they be friends or foes, and how will you respond?

New to Sea of Thieves? Find out about the latest free content updates on the What’s New page and pick up some tips from the Pirate Academy, which provides invaluable information on topics ranging from sailing to swordplay as you prepare for your maiden voyage. Learn more about Sea of Thieves at www.xbox.com/seaofthieves, or join the ongoing adventure at www.seaofthieves.com where you can embark on an epic journey with one of gaming’s most welcoming communities!

Howdy Birthday: Desperados Turns 20 Years, gets Video-Special and Franchise Sale

Sydney, Australia, April 21^st, 2021 – 20 years ago, on April 20th, 2001 Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive was released by developer Spellbound Entertainment, known today as Black Forest Games. Fast forward to present day, and the award-winning and critically acclaimed Desperados III (now developed by Mimimi Games) was honoured in the past week with the “Best German Game” award at the German Game Awards 2021.

To celebrate the 20 year anniversary, we’ve created a special documentary, highlighting how Desperados came to be. This includes insights into why it wasn’t called Death Valley, why a confederate General, raising zombie soldiers to continue the American Civil War didn’t play a role, and why Jon Bon Jovi wasn’t part of the first trailer.

Steam Sale
From today, a special franchise sale for all Desperados games has started on Steam, and will run until April 23rd. Desperados III and all of its DLCs will be 50% off. Desperados – Wanted Dead or Alive, Desperados II Coopers Revenge, and Helldorado will be 75% off.

You can find the whole franchise here: http://n.thq.com/hUo830rEZk4

About Desperados III

Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. In this long-awaited prequel to the beloved classic Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive, John Cooper will join forces with the runaway bride Kate, the shady hitman Doc McCoy, the giant trapper Hector, and Isabelle, a mysterious lady from New Orleans. On Cooper’s quest for redemption, his adventures lead him and his gang from rural towns, over swamps and riverbanks, and finally to a dramatic showdown worthy of Wild West legends.

Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol. Combine your team’s special skills to overcome each tough challenge in your own style.

Features

• Play five unique characters, each with a very particular set of skills
• Experience true freedom of choice with countless different ways to overcome any obstacle
• Defeat large groups of enemies with careful planning and execution
• Witness the glory of classic Wild West scenarios like frontier towns, mysterious swamps, sprawling modern cities, and many more
• Choose between non-lethal and deadly attacks, stealth and blazing guns
• Adjust the game to your playstyle with various difficulty settings and special replay challenges
• The Showdown mode allows you to pause the game anytime and react to ambushes or surprise attacks

For more information on the game, please visit: https://desperadosgame.com/

Notes for Editors:

About Mimimi Games
Mimimi Games was founded by Dominik Abé and Johannes Roth in 2008. The independent, award-winning development studio consists of about 25 employees and is based in Munich. As core studio Mimimi develops for PC as well as consoles and breathed new life into the real-time tactics genre with their title Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun in 2016. Currently, Mimimi is working on Desperados III.

For more information: https://www.mimimi.games/

About THQ Nordic

The THQ Nordic official boiler plate can be found here: https://thqnordic.com/company/about

Hardcore Gun Rush Dealing Out Double Rewards This Week

Plus Bonuses for Completing A New Source of Employment Missions, Outlaw Pass Membership Rewards, and More

2X RDO$ and XP on This Week’s Featured Series: Hardcore Gun Rush and Gun Rush Teams

This week’s Featured Series is a hardcore take on Gun Rush and Gun Rush Teams, pitting you against your foes in an ever-shrinking play area with no Ability Cards and no Tonics to your name — just some scattered weapons, your reflexes, and a little bit of luck.

Emerge victorious from the fray and you’ll receive an Offer good for 50% off a Hat up to Rank 15. But win or lose, all contenders earn 2X RDO$ and XP on all Hardcore versions of Gun Rush and Gun Rush Teams in the Featured Series.

A New Source of Employment Bonuses

Keep an eye out for telegrams arriving on the wire from your pen-pal “J”: in addition to doubled payouts all week long, complete any A New Source of Employment mission to receive a free Treasure Map.

Rewards for Outlaw Pass No. 5 Members and More

All Outlaw Pass No. 5 members will receive a Reward for a free Role Outfit, Accessory, or Emote this week, along with 5 Fast Travel Vouchers and 2,000 Character XP to boot.

Playing Red Dead Online anytime between now and April 26th will land you a Reward for 3,000 Club XP, along with 2 Miracle Tonics for the road. Should you need to pick up shop, all Camp setup fees are waived this week as well.

Discounts

Stock up on essentials before riding out with the latest deals available on the shelves of your local vendors, as well as the pages of the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue:

• 50% off all Ammo
  • 50% off all Provisions
  • 40% off all Pistols and Revolvers
  • 40% off all Off-Hand Holsters
  • 40% off all Pamphlets
  • 40% off all products sold by Wilderness Outfitters
  • 40% off the Deluxe Campfire
  • 40% off all Ponchos

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 for a free Varmint Rifle and 30% off the Hunting Wagon, plus a Reward for 50 free Trader Goods.

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Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR CELEBRATES RETURN OF BOSS SYNDROME FIGHTERS WITH RUBY CHECK IN EVENT

LOS ANGELES – APRIL 20, 2021 –THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR, Netmarble’s popular mobile action role-playing game (RPG), is heralding the return of anticipated characters starting April 29 as Boss Syndrome fighterscome back to the game for players to once again test their fighting skills in intense combat

Following their appearance in December 2020, two Boss Syndrome characters will return to The King of Fighters Allstar. Players will be allowed to defeat and collect characters including returning Boss Syndrome Orochi,and Boss Syndrome Omega Rugal. Along with the return of the beloved characters, two new Boss Syndrome fighters will be added and satisfy players seeking extra challenges with their powerful skills.

To celebrate the return of these sought-after fighters, Netmarble is launching a 10,000 Ruby Check-In Event, where Players can earn up to 10,000 Rubies in total by logging and checking in daily from April 20-29. Boss Syndrome Memory, one of the top daily-check-in prizes, can also be collected if players log-in for ten days.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR boasts fast-paced fighting action as players battle through waves of enemies, giant bosses and rival fighter teams. The excitement is paired with cutting edge graphics, bold colors and lightning-fast animations. In addition, this game features all of KOF’s classic fighters from ’94 to XIV, with more than 130 fighters available to collect, along with more to come with seasonal events, collaborations with popular IP such as TEKKEN 7, SAMURAI SHODOWN, Seven Knights, and more.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR is available to download on Google Play and the App Store in more than 175 countries and comes with support for English, Taiwanese, Indonesian, Thai, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, Russian, and German languages. 

For more information, please visit THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR’s website. Also, please follow THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Discord, Reddit, and forum on Netmarble.com.

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

April 20th, 2021 — PolyCrunch Games is excited to announce its upcoming co-op roguelite platformer Pyramid Plunge is scheduled to launch June 2021 on Steam Early Access!

Pyramid Plunge is a game inspired from the classic Spelunky, with a lot of humour for all ages bringing back the handcrafted pixel-art platforming of the 90s. You’ll explore creature-infested, ever-changing pyramids. Will you be able to dodge the devious traps & get past evil creatures lurking around every corner? Oh! And don’t leave your terrified partner behind!!

Features

• Play with lovable characters of Giorgio and Felicie, an unlikely couple each with their strengths and weaknesses.
• Navigate your way through hordes of ancient evil creatures while exploring procedurally generated pyramids.
• Collect lost treasures, and buy powerful upgrades and hilarious weapons from the friendly merchant Naeem (who is lost as much as you are!)
• Cross four ancient kingdoms with their own distinct environments and secrets to be uncovered as you make your way down to the exit.
• Explore alone or Co-op with a friend, or battle it out in a VS match where you — create exquisite chaos with bananas, frying pans, landmines, boomerangs and anything that comes under your hand to steal your opponent’s loot. Just remember to protect your partner at all times!
• Streamer Mode allows Twitch Streamers to allow their audience to interact and cause even more havoc. Streamers can let them vote for level modifiers, events, and other surprises. They can ALSO control the Streamer’s partner or even the Bosses!
• Compete in the daily Pyramid of the Day, where a randomly generated pyramid is kept for 24 hours, together with its leaderboard. Battle it out on the leaderboard, and if you are in the top-spot, you can claim your Pharaoh of the Day title on the game’s Discord!
• Rewind anytime during the game, and play it in slow-mo replicating those awesome VCRs of the 90s. Re-see the spontaneous hilarious moments that you create.
• The time is always ticking… if you lurk around for too long, the pyramid will start flooding. Who knew pyramids could flood!? Take what you can, and go go go! 

Pyramid Plunge is currently scheduled for an Early Access release in June, with a full release to follow 3-4 months after.

To learn more, visit: https://pyramidplunge.com/Twitter:@PolyCrunchGames
Discord: https://bit.ly/pyrplunge

About PolyCrunch Games
PolyCrunch is run by a normal guy with a wife and two kids. I love retro games of the 90s and now I’m trying to get back some of that vibe. All I want is to put a smile on whoever plays my games.

Focus Home Interactive is happy to announce the acquisition of the majority of the shares comprising the capital of the company Streum On Studio, paid in cash and in Focus Home Interactive shares.

Streum On, with a team of around twenty talented employees, has been a specialist in shooting games since its creation in 2007 and is the owner of the E.Y.E. Divine Cybermancy license, which immediately enthralled players when it was launched. Led by its three founders and directors Jonathan Cacherat, Pierrick Le Nestour and Christophe Longuépée, Streum On has been a solid and long-lasting partner of the Group since 2013.

Christophe Nobileau, President of Focus Home Interactive declared: “We are delighted to welcome Streum On Studio to the federation of talents we are building around Focus. This acquisition once again demonstrates our desire to create a strong, integrated group, by attracting new skills capable of taking our Group to a new level and to partner with the best talents. Streum On, with whom we wish to develop production capacities in terms of quality and quantity, has demonstrated its know-how in the development of shooting games which have been acclaimed by the press and players. We are convinced that the teams, supported by Focus’ expertise, will actively contribute to the Group’s growth.”

Pierrick Le Nestour, President of Streum On Studio declares: “We are very happy to now be part of the Focus Home Interactive group. We share a common vision and our collaboration has always been very successful and fruitful. Our ambition is to offer players ever more ambitious and spectacular titles, and we know that Focus is the ideal partner to achieve our ambitions and for our games to be commercially successesfull.”

Streum On Studio developed the iconic game Space Hulk: Deathwing for Focus which has sold nearly one million copies. The studio is currently working on Necromunda: Hired Gun, a spectacular action game based on one of the flagship licenses of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. The game’s release, scheduled for June 1, 2021, has generated a lot of excitement among the press and players alike.

The acquisition was funded using our dedicated M&A bank lines and comes with a long-term executive incentive plan. Streum On will be consolidated in the Focus Home Interactive accounts from April 1, 2021.