Typing Chronicles franchise unravels on March 31st
Mons, Belgium — March 17th 2021 — Indie developer Fishing Cactus announced that their breathtaking typing adventure, Nanotale, is slated to leave Early Access and launch on Steam and Google Stadia on March 31st. The spiritual successor to the award-winning typing adventure Epistory, Nanotale sets players exploring a troubled fantasy world, using their typing skills to cast powerful spells, manipulating the environment and defeating enemies in an attempt to save the world.
“We’re so excited to reveal that Nanotale will be out in just two weeks!” said Bruno Urbain, CEO of Fishing Cactus. “We have listened to the community in the Early Access and are now proud to release the full version with improved performance, breathtaking cinematics and voice-overs, and new powers and biomes to discover! Wishlist Nanotale on Steam today so you don’t miss our launch on the 31st!”
Nanotale tells a fascinating story of a world on the brink of destruction as the heart of magic gets weaker by the minute. Players take on the role of novice Archivist, Rosalind, who sets out on a journey to the magical valley to collect plant and rock samples as well as catalog mysterious occurrences in an attempt to unravel the secrets surrounding the looming demise of Earth.
Nanotale delivers a blend of typing adventure and RPG experience as players stumble upon and interact with other characters, solve various puzzles, and unleash magical powers to defeat foes. The game draws players in with its unique game mechanics as everything from movement to combat, even to menu controls, is accomplished using solely a keyboard, thus challenging players to sharpen their typing skills throughout the game. Nanotale will be available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russia, Chinese, Korean and Japanese
Fishing Cactus is an independent games developer composed of 20 individuals. Based in Mons, Belgium, the company’s aim is to showcase its originality and ability to thrive in a nation without many game development studios. Fishing Cactus is the maker of the rated overwhelmingly positive on Steam and awards winning game Epistory – Typing Chronicles, an atmospheric adventure folded in an origami world. For more information, visit: http://www.fishingcactus.com
DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda Warriors Join Brawlhalla® as Epic Crossovers on March 24
Sydney, Australia — March 17, 2021 — Today, Ubisoft, in collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms, announced that Po, Tigress and Tai Lung from DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda will be available on March 24 in Brawlhalla as Epic Crossovers. On March 24, their arrival in Brawlhalla will kick off an in-game event that will feature a new game mode, new map art depicting the spirit realm from Kung Fu Panda 3, and a new KO effect featuring Master Shifu. Mantis, Crane, Monkey and Viper, who will all make appearances in Signature Attacks to help Tigress and Po in battle.
Developed by Blue Mammoth, Brawlhalla is an epic free-to-play platform fighting game that transports over 65 million players to a fight for glory in the halls of Valhalla. Choosing from more than 50 unique characters, players can jump into single-player and co-op modes, as well as online and local competitions.
Brawlhalla also supports cross-platform play between the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation 4® and PlayStation 5® system, PC, iOS, and Android devices where players can play custom games and queue together for all online matchmaking.
For more information on Brawlhalla, please visit: brawlhalla.com
For the latest news on Brawlhalla and all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit: news.ubisoft.com.
About Blue Mammoth
Founded in 2009 and acquired by Ubisoft in 2018, Blue Mammoth Games is a development studio based in Atlanta, Georgia. The experienced team specializes in online multiplayer games with large player bases.Blue Mammoth develops Brawlhalla, a Free-To-Play fighting game on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Windows PC, PlayStation® 4 and PlayStation 5® system, iOS, and Android devices. Brawlhalla has over 65 million players and is currently the most played fighting game on Steam.
About Ubisoft Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch_Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six and The Division. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2019-20 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,534 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.
About Kung Fu Panda
Inspired by traditional martial arts and set in ancient China, Kung Fu Panda tells the epic tale of wide-eyed Po (Jack Black), a panda whose love of kung fu is matched only by an insatiable appetite. The Academy Award®-nominated 2008 inaugural chapter became DreamWorks’ highest-grossing original animated film, and it has launched a trilogy that has earned more than $1.8 billion at the global box-office. With its massive fan base, the franchise has expanded the saga of the Furious Five—Monkey (Jackie Chan), Crane (David Cross), Viper (Lucy Liu), Tigress (Angelina Jolie) and Mantis (Seth Rogen) —as the rightful defenders of their beloved Valley of Peace.
As the ancient styles of kung fu are further brought to comedic and dramatic life with the series’ elegant settings, visual humor and exotic locales, one rotund panda and his chosen family continue to stoke the epic adventures of awesomeness. From cherished toys, thrilling video games and digital expansions to holiday specials, Emmy Award-winning television series and global theme-park attractions, the legend of Po has only just begun.
About DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation (DWA), a division of the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, within NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, is a global family entertainment company with feature film and television brands. The company’s deep portfolio of intellectual property is supported by a robust, worldwide consumer products practice, which includes licensing, and location-based entertainment venues around the world. DWA’s feature film heritage includes many of the world’s most beloved characters and franchises, including Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Trolls and The Boss Baby, and have amassed more than $15 billion in global box office receipts. DreamWorks Animation’s television business has quickly become one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality, animated family programming, reaching consumers in more than 190 countries. Creating a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats and delivering deep, fully immersive worlds served up with compelling characters, the prolific studio has garnered 27 Emmy awards since inception in 2013.
About Universal Games and Digital Platforms
Universal’s Games and Digital Platforms group leverages the vast portfolio of IP and characters from NBCUniversal. The Games and Digital Platforms group is a business unit of Universal Brand Development, which is chartered with globally expanding the company’s intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, content and consumer experiences. The company’s extensive portfolio includes properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation, and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. Universal Brand Development is part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.www.universalbranddevelopment.com
A curated selection of gifts and rewards, all spread out over 80 Club Ranks.
Wheeler, Rawson & Co. is pleased to announce the all-new Outlaw Pass, complete with clothing, emotes, camp items such as flags and a canine companion, horse manes and mustaches, Moonshine Shack décor, and more.
In addition, there are numerous free rewards to be claimed as part of everyone’s automatic membership to the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Club — including weapon modifications, a free Ability Card, supply replenishments of ammunition, Moonshine Mash Refills, RDO$, and more.
Members who upgrade to the new Outlaw Pass No. 5 for 35 Gold Bars before March 23, 2021 will receive a 10 Gold Bar rebate, giving them the prospect of earning back their entire purchase across all 80 Club Ranks.
Plus Bonuses for Moonshiners and Traders, Triple XP for Clearing Out Gang Hideouts, and More
Scattered across the five states are folks making their way in the world in need of assistance from a hired hand — their ranks ranging from earnest pioneers to scheming opportunists. Visit Hamish, Flaco, Sadie, or any other Stranger on the map this week to reap double RDO$ and XP for helping them out.
3X XP on Gang Hideouts
When the criminal element of the frontier rears its ugly head, it must be quelled. Keep an eye out in Free Roam, as clearing any local Gang Hideouts encountered on your travels will result in triple the usual XP — a pretty sweet deal, considering you’re doing the populace a service, after all.
Moonshiner, Trader, and Naturalist Rewards
Completing a Moonshiner or Trader Sale over the course of the next seven days will yield you an Offer for 30% off any Established or Distinguished Role Item.
These are fine times, both for enterprising capitalists and those who lavish in the spoils of nature alike. Look no further than this week’s rewards for proof: all Naturalists who play Red Dead Online this week, for example, will receive a complementary Legendary Ghost Panther Sample — an item often coveted by Harriet Davenport.
Collectors eager to please the nomadic Madam Nazar, meanwhile, will receive 5 American Wildflowers.
Moonshiners of all sorts will receive 5 free Mash Refills, as well as an Offer good for 30% off a Novice or Promising Moonshiner Item.
Traders seeking a tidy profit will receive 2 Rewards redeemable for 25 Trader Goods each.
Time-Limited Clothing Returning
The Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue is pleased to announce the return of a smattering of fashionable items, back for a limited time only. See below for the complete list and be sure to pay your local Tailor a visit to try them on for size.
Fernwater Coat
Hopeman Vest
Morning Tail Coat
Strickland Boots
Vaquero Baroque Spurs
Squat Stovepipe Top Hat
Hitched Skirt
Concho Pants
Gardenia Hat
Discounts
There are plenty of ways to save cash this week. Tailors are offering 30% off the cost of all Role Outfits and Hats, and Collectors looking to up their excavation game can take 40% off the price of the Refined Binoculars from Madam Nazar’s traveling shop.
Don’t forget to visit Cripps at your Camp, as Wilderness Outfitters is offering 40% off the Wilderness Camp, and on all Trading Wagons (excluding the Hunting Wagon).
Endeavoring Bootleggers would also be wise to take advantage of a 40% discount on the cost of upgrading both the Condenser and the Polished Copper Upgrade for their Moonshine Still, as well as waived relocation fees for their Moonshine Shack.
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
An Award for the Trimmed Amethyst Bounty Wagon Livery
In addition, players who connect to Prime Gaming before April 12th will receive an Offer for 30% off Select Multi-Class Horses, an Offer for 30% off select Horse Care Pamphlets from the Fence, and an Offer for 40% off any Saddle.
Publisher also reaches agreement to acquire PGA TOUR® 2K21 developer HB Studios as part of its continued commitment to producing massively successful golf simulation games
Sydney, Australia – March 17, 2021 – 2K has made a hole in one by announcing the Company has agreed to an exclusive, long-term partnership withTiger Woods, one of the most iconic and celebrated figures in golf history. In addition, 2K announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held HB Studios Multimedia Ltd., developers of the critically acclaimed and commercially successful PGA TOUR® 2K21, as well as The Golf Club franchise. The acquisition is expected to close in the first calendar quarter of 2021, subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms of both deals were not disclosed.
Tiger Woods’ resume includes 15 major championship wins; 82 PGA TOUR victories; 11-time PGA TOUR Player of the Year; lowest career scoring average and tied for the most career wins in PGA TOUR history, among many other accolades. He is recognized as one of the greatest golfers of all time and is heralded among the most prolific athletes in the sporting world.
“I am looking forward to making my return to the video game landscape, and with 2K and HB Studios, I’ve found the right partners to make it happen,” said Tiger Woods in January. “I’m honoured to take part in this opportunity and look forward to sharing my expertise and insights as we build the future of golf video games together.”
Woods’ partnership with 2K includes rights for his name and likeness to appear exclusively in the PGA TOUR 2K franchise, as well as any other golf games published by 2K during the partnership term. Woods will play an active role in the video game landscape as an Executive Director and consultant with PGA TOUR 2K, while 2K will also partner with Woods’ TGR Foundation, which provides award-winning STEM curricula and college-access programs to offer underserved students the tools needed to thrive in school and beyond.
“In golf, there is no bigger icon than Tiger Woods. Like the rest of the world, we were saddened to hear of his recent accident, and we wish him a full and smooth recovery,” said David Ismailer, President at 2K. “We have been eager to announce our partnership with Tiger, whose legendary career has transcended the sport. We are thrilled to have him join our PGA TOUR 2K series as an Executive Director.”
The developer behind PGA TOUR 2K21 – which USA Today’s “For the Win” called, “unquestionably the best sim-style golf game ever created,” – Nova Scotia-based HB Studios will join Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, Cloud Chamber and 31st Union as a wholly-owned studio for 2K upon the closing of the acquisition. The developers’ Lunenburg studio location will be retained as part of the acquisition for use as the head office for Canadian affiliate, Take-Two Interactive Canada, Inc., with plans to grow the business.
“The team’s love and knowledge of golf is immediately evident in our games. We’re thrilled to officially become part of the 2K family and continue development of the PGA TOUR 2K franchise,” said James Seaboyer, President and Studio Head at HB Studios. “Our work with 2K on PGA TOUR 2K21 brought our capabilities and aspirations to the next level, and we can’t wait to show the world what we’re planning for the future.”
“Through our new partnership and acquisition of HB Studios, we’ve reaffirmed our commitment to the PGA TOUR 2K franchise, expanded on our successful independent studio model and invested in both the right people and resources to bolster our portfolio of world-class sports experiences,” said Ismailer.
HB Studios’ most recent release for 2K, PGA TOUR 2K21 has sold-in nearly two million units to date. PGA TOUR 2K21 is a highly realistic golf simulation experience featuring officially licensed PGA TOUR professionals, courses, gear and apparel brands.PGA TOUR 2K21 is built around the belief that golf is a game for everyone, whether you are a pro or looking to try your luck for the first time.
PGA TOUR 2K21 is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. For more information on PGA TOUR 2K21 and 2K, visit PGATOUR2K21.com, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #PGATOUR2K21 or subscribe on YouTube.
HB Studios is a 2K studio. 2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
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About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Social Point. Our products are designed for console systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.
About 2K
Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment for video game consoles, personal computers and mobile devices, with product availability including physical retail and digital download. The Company is home to many talented development studios, including Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union, Cloud Chamber and, upon the closing of the acquisition, HB Studios. 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA® 2K; renowned BioShock®, Borderlands®, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization® and XCOM® brands; popular WWE® 2K and WWE® SuperCard franchises; as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR® 2K. Additional information about 2K and its products may be found at 2k.com and on the Company’s official social media channels.
About HB Studios
Founded in 2000 by Jeremy Wellard and headquartered in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada, HB Studios specializes in creating console, mobile, and PC games. With the release of PGA TOUR 2K21, HB Studios has shipped over 51 titles selling more than 30.5 million units and contributed to 21 others. More information about HB Studios and its products can be found at www.hb-studios.com.
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It’s that time again! Pull up your “What to play next?” list and start re-prioritising the games you want to play, because we’ve got a bunch of great new choices for you. Be a traveller, a pilot, a gangster, or even the occasional flower; you’ve got lots to choose from. Let’s jump in!
Coming Soon
Undertale (Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – Available now Fall into the underworld and explore a hilarious and heartwarming world full of dangerous monsters. Date a skeleton, dance with a robot, cook with a fishwoman… or destroy everyone where they stand. The future is yours to determine in this critically acclaimed role-playing game from indie developer Toby Fox.
Empire of Sin (Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – March 18 Empire of Sin is a strategy game based in the 1920s Prohibition-era Chicago underworld. Step into the wing-tipped shoes of real and fictional gangsters like Al Capone or Stephanie St. Clair to build and manage your criminal empire. Schmooze, swindle, and strategise your way to the top.
Nier: Automata (PC) – March 18 Humanity has been driven from the Earth by mechanical beings from another world. In a final effort to take back the planet, the human resistance sends a force of android soldiers to destroy the invaders. Now, a war between machines and androids rages on… a war that could soon unveil a long-forgotten truth of the world.
Star Wars: Squadrons (Console) EA Play – March 18 The New Republic fights for freedom. The Empire demands order. The Galactic Civil War is at a tipping point in a time where ace pilots on both sides could make all the difference. Master the art of starfighter combat in Star Wars: Squadrons, coming soon to EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Torchlight III (PC) – March 18 In Torchlight III, Novastraia is again under threat of invasion and it’s up to you to defend against the Netherim and its allies. Gather your wits and brave the frontier to find fame, glory, and a new adventure!
Genesis Noir (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – March 25 A noir adventure spanning time and space. When a love triangle between cosmic beings becomes a bitter confrontation, you’ll witness a gunshot fired by a jealous god—otherwise known as The Big Bang. Jump into the expanding universe and search for a way to destroy creation and save your love.
Octopath Traveler (Console and PC) – March 25 Eight travellers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travellers. Use each character’s distinctive abilities in and out of battle and make decisions to shape your path.
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire – Ultimate Edition (PC) ID@Xbox – March 25 Bend the world to your will as you explore the depths of infinite possibilities, including detailed character customisation, total freedom of exploration, and more meaningful choices at every turn. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Ultimate Edition redefines the role-playing game experience for a new generation.
Supraland (PC) ID@Xbox – March 25 Save the red-stick figure village in this hit first-person, open-world, action-puzzle platformer. Roam and explore a grand interconnected world, unlock new versatile abilities, and combine them to overcome imaginative puzzles or uncover shrouded secrets.
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life (Console and PC) – March 25 Kazuma Kiryu, the Dragon of Dojima, returns with the dream of living a quiet life. But soon he discovers Haruka has been in an accident and is now in a coma, leaving her young son, Haruto, without care. To protect this child, Kiryu takes Haruto to the last place Haruka was spotted, Onomichi, Hiroshima. Why are the Tojo Clan and Yomei Alliance both after Haruto? Kiryu will have to navigate through the criminal underworld he left behind and fight for the answers to keep the family he loves safe.
Narita Boy (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – March 30 Become symphonic in Narita Boy! A radical action-adventure as a legendary pixel hero trapped as a mere echo within the Digital Kingdom. Discover the mysteries behind the Techno-sword, lock swords with the corrupt and tainted Stallions. Save the world!
Outriders (Console) – April 1 Outriders brings intense action and deep role-playing to Xbox Game Pass! Developed by People Can Fly, veterans of the shooter genre, Outriders presents a journey of survival across a savage planet, which can be tackled in both single player and 1-3 player co-op.
DLC / Game Updates
Minecraft x Uniqlo Skin Pack, Vol.2 Get your free Minecraft x Uniqlo Skin Pack, Vol. 2 Today. This skin pack features all new t-shirts designs and Steteco shorts, plus new mobs that are sure to delight!
Sea of Thieves Third Anniversary Event – March 18 to March 21 March 20 marks the third anniversary for Sea of Thieves. To celebrate, Xbox Game Pass members who play between March 18 and March 21 will receive the Jump For Joy emote for free!
The Outer Worlds: Murder on Eridanos DLC – March 17 Xbox Game Pass members save 10%! It’s the final narrative expansion to the award-winning RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. The famous Halcyon Helen has been murdered, and everyone is a suspect. There’s more than meets the eye in the colony’s grandest murder mystery.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks
Apex Legends is here! This is the start of an exciting new monthly Perk drop in the form of Weapon Charms. Each month we’ll have a Weapon Charm featuring a different theme ready for you. March brings the Mass Effect N7 Weapon Charm. Claim yours now!
We have other great Perks coming this month, but in the meantime go claim these by going to the Perks gallery before they’re gone!
Rainbow Six Siege: Doc Byte Set – Claim by April 5
World of Tanks: Legend of War Pack – Claim by March 31
Xbox Game Pass Quests
Spring is coming! Time to mow over your competition and get 4X points for Ultimate Quests! Don’t forget to claim your Rewards points after you complete your Quests.
Try these weekly Ultimate Quests for 4X points:
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 – 200 points: Vanquish 3 zombies or 3 plants (Starting March 16)
Dragon Age: Inquisition [EA Play] – 200 points: Slay 15 enemies in single-player mode (Starting March 23)
Leaving Soon
The following games are leaving the Xbox Game Pass library soon, so be sure to dive back in to give a proper farewell! As always, you can use your member discount to save up to 20% on games before they leave to keep the fun going.
Leaving March 31
Hyperdot (Console and PC)
Journey to the Savage Planet (Console)
Machinarium (PC)
That is an awesome list of games up there. If you’re looking for inspiration on what to play next, check out what the Xbox Community Game Club is discussing and jump into the conversation! We’ll be chiming in from Twitter and Instagram, and if you’ve got FOMO from not being an Xbox Game Pass member yet after reading all these games, get your first month for $1 and join in the fun. We’ll be back next month!
Crimson Heist is Now Available in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Siege, Free Week Begins March 19
Discover the new operator Flores and a Border map rework
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — March 17, 2021 — Today, Ubisoft® announced that Crimson Heist, the first season of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow SixSiege Year 6, is now available on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, the Xbox One family of consoles, Xbox Series X | S and Windows PC, including Ubisoft+, the Ubisoft subscription service*. This new season brings innovations with the addition of the Argentinian operator Flores, the Border map rework, the new Gonne-6 secondary weapon and the Match Replay beta, amongst other updates. Additionally, players will be able to play Rainbow Six Siege and Crimson Heist for free from March 19 to March 25**.
Year 6 Season 1 comes with a brand-new Battle Pass, including 100 tiers and 131 rewards, available until May 25. The Battle Pass includes a free and a Premium track available for 1200 R6 Credits. For the first time in Rainbow Six Siege history, the Premium Battle Pass will include the new operator Flores. Owners of the Premium Battle Pass can play with Flores immediately, while other players can unlock him with Renown or R6 Credits starting March 30. New seasonal content including the Border map rework, Match Replay Beta, and the Gonne-6 are available right now for free and for all players.
In Crimson Heist, players will discover a brand-new attacker: Flores. Equipped with an original gadget called the RCE – Ratero Charge, Flores can deploy a remote-controlled explosive device at his feet and drive it through the map during a limited period of time until it detonates in a powerful explosion. Flores is armed with an AR33 or a SR-25 as a primary weapon and a GSH-18 as a secondary weapon. In addition to the new operator, players will have access to a reimagined Border map, which has been newly reworked with an interior balcony connecting the East staircase to Break room. The bathroom has also been extended to be connected to the Tellers. Players will play in a new challenging environment with some entries blocked, a reduced number of destructible walls and an additional outside staircase.
Additional updates are coming with Crimson Heist:
Gonne-6
Match Replay Beta
Newcomer playlist rework
Drone proximity awareness
Disabled state for electronic gadgets
Operators price decrease
Seasonal weapon skins
In addition, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege will be available for free from Thursday, March 19 to Thursday, March 25** on Playstation®4, Playstation®5***, Xbox One and Xbox Series X | S, and Windows PC. Players will also benefit from a discount up to 70% during this period, depending on the platform and version of the game. For more information, please visit: rainbow6.com/freeweek.
*Ubisoft+ is $19.95 per month. Cancel anytime. More information at ubisoftplus.com.
**Free week ends on March 21 for Steam players.
***During the free week, Playstation®5 players will access the Playstation®4 version without any next gen visual enhancements.
About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
Alongside a thriving professional esports scene and a community of over 70 million registered players, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of a fast-paced, ever-evolving multiplayer experience grounded in the selection of unique operators. Using the right mix of tactics and destruction, Rainbow Six teams engage their enemies in sieges, where both sides have exclusive skills and gadgets at their disposal. Defenders prepare by transforming the environments around them into modern strongholds, while attackers use recon drones to gain intel for carefully planning their assault. With access to dozens of operators inspired by real-world counterintelligence agents from around the globe, players can choose exactly how they want to approach each challenge they encounter. Through the constant addition of new operators and maps that add to the depth of both strategy and combat, the unpredictability of each round of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege sets a new bar for intensity and competition in gaming.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six and The Division. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2019–20 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,534 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.
UnderMine Prepares for Prospectors on PlayStation 4 Starting March 30
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – 16 March 2021– UnderMine, the action-adventure roguelike brimming with secrets from developer Thorium Entertainment, welcomes a new round of treasure seekers to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 via backward compatibility on Tuesday, March 30.
Send a hapless peasant to the monster-ridden depths of the UnderMine, a massive complex of twisting tunnels and mineshafts filled with equal parts of fortune and danger. Equipped initially with nothing more than a rudimentary pickaxe, a limited supply of bombs, and a misplaced sense of courage, the miner seeks to uncover the secret at the bottom of a tremor-ridden mine or die trying.
Unearth relics that empower adventurers with skills and upgrades that stand between them and glory. Clash with huge bosses and persevere against the dangers lying in wait deeper in the mine. Explode cracked walls with bombs, revealing secret paths and rooms filled with treasure and even potential allies.
Strategize wisely; though death is a setback, it does not spell the end of the journey. The next victim brave adventurer can spend recovered gold on permanent upgrades to equipment and stats. Each run poses a difficult question: spend that gold on a valuable item at the shop now, or save it for the next run?
While UnderMIne’s main campaign offers dozens of hours of challenge, those who conquer the mine at least once can explore the even deadlier and much more punishing Othermine. Kiss all the persistent upgrades goodbye; miners start with a fresh, randomly-generated set of starting relics, upgrades, and curses each run for maximum replayability.
“After we got more than 600,000 players on other platforms, we kept hearing from the PlayStation community demanding to know when it was their turn,” said Derek Johnson, Founder, Thorium Entertainment. “We’re happy to finally release on Sony’s platform and are ready to start bringing content like the Royals update to all versions of the game in the coming months!”
UnderMine launches Tuesday, 30 March, on PlayStation 4 for $19.99. UnderMine supports English, French, German, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Russian language text.
Founded in 2015 by Derek Johnson, with his fellow former Relic Entertainment co-worker Clint Tasker joining him, the two-person Vancouver studio brought together by their passion for games. The duo was inspired by their experience in AAA development and the processes that make those games great while having the benefits of independent development, such as artistic integrity and being true to themselves. At the end of the day, Thorium knows games are meant to be fun, and if they’re not enjoying the process, their players aren’t going to enjoy the game. UnderMine is the studio’s debut title, initially released for Steam Early Access in 2019.
Eximius: Seize the Frontline Now Available on Steam
SELANGOR, Malaysia – 17 March 2021 –Eximius: Seize the Frontline, the strategy shooter hybrid from Ammobox Studios seamlessly blending FPS and RTS action, deploys on PC today.
Eximius is designed to be a thinking person’s first-person shooter. It’s a highly-strategic 5v5 FPS where one player on each side supports their teammates from a RTS viewpoint by commanding AI infantry squads, vehicles, and air support. The experience heavily rewards team coordination while still remaining accessible to traditional audiences.
Suit up and step onto a next-generation battlefield where rival security contractors compete to establish nations following a catastrophic event that has thrown the world into chaos. Declare allegiance to a faction and coordinate with teammates as members of five-player squads to capture and secure resources, defeat enemy combatants, and claim victory.
Step into the role of advanced infantry Officers who strike hard and fast. Coordinate with squadmates to flank enemies, capture resources that keep the war machine running, and gain a tactical edge. Officers wield a variety of armaments, but excel when outfitted in Vanguard battlesuits. All 10 of these mechs come with a range of skills and customizable loadouts that can turn the tide of battle. Avoid detection by cloaking in the Orion model, protect squadmates with the guardian-class Aegis’ shield, or rain missiles down on foes in the Assault suit.
Oversee the action and direct the flow of each engagement as a Commander, whose ability to see the battlefield from a birds-eye-view provides a vital strategic perspective. Switch from firefights to tactical assistance, making use of a real-time-strategy interface to direct NPC units, build strongholds, request reinforcements, and even call in devastating aerial bombardments.
Experience an intense fusion of white-knuckle action and deep strategic play across online multiplayer matches melding the best aspects of FPS and RTS games. Fill a range of roles during the course of a single match by swapping battlesuits and coordinating with allies as a Commander to deal decisive blows. Compete across Strategic and Cooperative modes. Or take the fight offline in Skirmish mode, where Officers or Commanders take on waves of AI foes.
“Eximius: Seize the Frontline offers players a wholly unique online experience,” said Jeremy Choo, Director, Ammobox Studios. “We began developing Eximius to explore and expand upon the boundaries of both FPS and RTS games. We’re thrilled to have players across the globe experience the next-generation of warfare with Eximius: Seize the Frontline on Steam!”
Eximius: Seize the Frontline is now available for Windows PC via Steam and the Humble Store for $29.99. Eximius features English-language support at launch. German, Russian, and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) language support will be available in a post-launch patch.
Ammobox Studios is an independent developer based in Malaysia. Founded on the core concepts of innovation and a people-first studio culture, they seek to deliver memorable experiences by innovating on classic mechanics. Eximius: Seize the Frontline is their debut title.
Wizards of the Coast Announces June 22 Launch Date for Dungeons & Dragons Video Game DARK ALLIANCE for PC & Consoles
Pre-Orders Kick Off Today for the Co-op Action RPG DARK ALLIANCE; New Gameplay Trailer Revealed
Sydney, Australia – March 17, 2021 – Wizards of the Coast, a division of Hasbro, Inc (NASDAQ: HAS) is proud to announce that DARK ALLIANCE, the explosive action roleplaying game that builds upon the rich lore of the Forgotten Realms in Dungeons & Dragons, launches on June 22, 2021 for PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One Consoles and Xbox Series X|S.
“DARK ALLIANCE marks an important milestone for us as the first Dungeons & Dragons video game to be published by Wizards of the Coast,” said Chris Cocks, President, Wizards of the Coast. “We’re excited to expand beyond the tabletop and deliver a brand new type of D&D experience to long-time fans and new audiences when the game launches this June.”
Developed by Wizards Studio, Tuque Games, and set in the Forgotten Realms, the game features real-time combat and dynamic co-op gameplay, and pits the infamous Drizzt Do’Urden and his legendary companions – Catti-brie, Bruenor, and Wulfgar – against some of the most iconic monsters from the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Frost Giants, Beholders, and White Dragons roam the frozen tundra of Icewind Dale in search of the Crystal Shard— and it’s up to the companions to muster the strength to stop them from claiming and using it to destroy their home.
Starting today, fans can pre-order the Digital Edition online via DarkAlliance.com or the Day One and Steelbook® editions at retail. The Steelbook® edition includes a Steelbook® case, a printed art book, a downloadable Dungeons & Dragons soundtrack, a Beholder and Lich weapon set, and the forthcoming expansion “Echoes of the Blood War”. Fans can also opt to pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition that includes the upcoming expansion “Echoes of the Blood War” and the Lich weapon set. All pre-orders – regardless of edition or platform – will receive an exclusive in-game Beholder weapon set at launch.
“Dungeons & Dragons is the reason I became a game developer; it’s a lifelong dream realized to be able to create something that is fun to play over and over again with your friends,” said Jeff Hattem, studio head, Tuque Games. “Since announcing the game, we’ve worked to bring these iconic characters and monsters to life in a stunningly beautiful and fully realized world that makes you feel like you’re in the middle of combat encounters in D&D.”
Wizards of the Coast is making it easy to assemble your party. Players who purchase DARK ALLIANCE on PlayStation®4 will receive a free digital download code so that they can upgrade to the PlayStation®5, and vice versa. Players who preorder on Xbox One Consoles or Xbox Series X|S will only have to buy the game once and receive it on both platforms through Smart Delivery.
To learn more about DARK ALLIANCE and to watch the all-new gameplay trailer, visit the official website at www.DarkAlliance.com.
ABOUT WIZARDS OF THE COAST
Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc., is an award-winning developer and publisher of tabletop and digital games that ignite a sense of adventure in passionate players around the globe. Best known for publishing groundbreaking fantasy franchises, MAGIC: THE GATHERING® and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS®, Wizards is dedicated to bringing together world-class talent to create unforgettable play experiences at its headquarters in Washington and studios in Austin and Montreal. Learn more at www.wizards.com.
ABOUT TUQUE GAMES
Tuque Games, a subsidiary of Wizards of the Coast, is a video game developer based in Montreal, Canada. One of Montreal’s growing list of independent development studios, it released its first title, Livelock in 2016 and is developing the co-op action RPG DARK ALLIANCE set in the Forgotten Realms and based on the massively popular Dungeons & Dragons franchise. Learn more at www.tuquegames.com.
MILESTONE ANNOUNCES THE TRACK EDITOR CONTEST, A STUNNING COMPETITION FOR ALL MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS – THE OFFICIAL VIDEOGAME 4 PLAYERS
Leave your Mark – like never before!
Sydney, Australia (March 17, 2021) – Milestone announces the Track Editor Contest of Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 4, a new and exciting challenge for players all around the world that will bring the best community creations to life!
Beginning on April 14th, players will have the chance to design an in-game track that if selected, will be recreated and included in the 2022 Official Championship! This is the first time in Monster Energy Supercross history that an in-game creation has been brought to life.
How does it work? Between April 14th, 2021* and June 14th, 2021, players who want to be part of the contest must design a virtual track through the “track editor” system present in the Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 4.
We are asking players to unleash their creativity, imagining the track of their dreams and for one lucky player, it will become a reality! This is a unique and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: you have the chance to see your favourite rider racing on your track!
Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 4 gives you the tools, the rest is up to you.
At the end of the competition, a jury composed of different personalities across the industry will select the 25 best tracks. Following that, a technical commission will choose the best one: this is the track that will be recreated in real life!
More details are available in the full terms and conditions of the competition here.
The Track Editor Contest of Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 4 will be available on PlayStation 4™, PlayStation 5™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC STEAM in Mons from April 14th*.
*Exact timing available in the official Terms and Conditions of the competition here.
About Milestone
Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest established racing game developers in the world. The 200-people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™ and MXGP – The Official Motocross Videogame as well as own IPs Ride and Gravel.
