On July 15th, reminisce about what was and what could have been.
 

Cologne, June 23, 2021 – Headup announced the release date for their upcoming narrative adventure Lost At Sea for next-gen consoles and PC. Fans of unique adventure games, emotional storytelling and Studio Fizbin can look forward to Lost At Sea’s launch on July 15th.

Studio Fizbin are the critically-acclaimed creators of the beloved The Inner World adventure franchise and the studio behind the 2020 IGF honorable mention Minute Of Islands
 
Lost At Sea is a game about universal themes like life and death, coming to terms with your past and family. Set on a beautiful island, this game will force you to face your fears and take stock of your life through imaginative minigames and a relatable story. What are the most important moments of your life, and how do you want to live it?
 
With Lost At Sea, the developers are taking a whole new direction: psychological aspects, first-person gameplay, free exploration and, for the first time ever in their games, an omnipresent feeling of imminent danger.

Give it a try right now, with a Steam demo available now until Sunday, June 27th. Also, check out Studio Fizbin’s Twitter page.

About Lost At Sea

“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans” – John Lennon

Lost At Sea tells the story of Anna, who, in the later stages of her life, has come to be alone. To live her new future, she will first have to take stock of her past. Construct her memories by finding objects and solving puzzles on a strange island, and face the question we all face eventually: “Did I do it right?”

In Lost At Sea players experience poignant moments in Anna’s life, moments that we can all relate to, moments that make us all wonder how life can suddenly take a hold of us, instead of the other way around.

Set on a mysterious island, where every biome represents a phase of life, you will explore your surroundings and solve riddles to reclaim memories. All the while your fears are chasing you, trying to trap you in your misery and prevent you from moving on. In the end, this is a game about the things you want to remember, the things you wish for and about life as a whole.

FEATURES INCLUDE

• A personal story: Experience moments from someone’s life first-hand and help the main character relive and re-assess them to move on
• Island of the mind: Explore the different phases of life, each of them with their own beautiful biome on the island
• Beautiful memories: Gorgeous illustrations capture the essence of the most important moments in Anna’s life, while elaborate sound design brings her deepest fears to life
• Face your fears: Did I make the right choices? Did I fail my loved ones? As Anna, face all fears head-on, or walk away from them until you’re ready
• Game to remember: Unlock memories with specifically designed minigames and puzzles that capture these memories in unique gameplay

About Headup

Headup is a hybrid games publishing and development company providing players worldwide with the best content in the independent gaming sector. Established in 2009, it is active on all major platforms such as consoles, mobile devices, and PC and was awarded as “Best Publisher” at the German Developers Awards in 2012, 2013, 2017 and 2019. With over 80 million customers served on mobile and further several million players on the PC and consoles, Headup is always looking to raise awareness and commercial success for developers thinking outside the box. More information can be found at www.headupgames.com and twitter.com/headupgames.

About Studio Fizbin

Studio Fizbin is an Independent Games Studio located in Ludwigsburg and Berlin, Germany. Founded in 2011, the studio strongly focuses on story-based games and interactive apps with exciting and unique characters, worlds and tales. Their first project “The Inner World“ received tremendous critical acclaim. Critics love the intense atmosphere, the intelligent puzzle design and the funny, ambiguous humor. Studio Fizbin also creates games for clients, such as a multiplayer-game-table for a museum or the elephant-app, based on the famous German TV show. The Studio won several awards for their projects, including “Best Family Game”, “Best German Game“ and “Best Innovation“, which reflects their high standards of quality. More at www.studio-fizbin.com and twitter.com/studiofizbin.

Team17’s real-time annelid action shooter available across all console platforms from today; Xbox and Nintendo Switch players receive free, platform specific skins.

Wednesday, 23^rd June 2021 – Team17 has today completed docking procedures and launched Worms Rumble, the first real-time action instalment in the beloved, multi-award-winning Worms series, onto Nintendo Switch, Epic Games Store, and on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One (via the Microsoft Store and Xbox Game Pass. The release of the game, which first launched on PlayStation consoles and Steam for PC in November last year, will coincide with the availability of a brand-new and free arena – Spaceport Showdown – across all platforms.

Enjoy ‘orbit’ of the new space-age Worms Rumble trailer: 

Set far above the stratosphere, the Spaceport Showdown features a new, randomly generated, low-gravity mechanic that slows the action down during battle and joins the existing available maps: Deadly Dockyard, Battlegrounds Bank, Missile Mall, Portal Park, and Transforming Towers. New ¹extra-terrestrial premium skins, banners, and emotes will help acclimatise the weapon-toting annelids to their new surroundings. A free exclusive outfit, the Series Green Hoodie, will be available to Xbox players, while those on Nintendo Switch can enjoy the free Patchwork Bear outfit.

Worms Rumble key features:

• Fast-paced, arena action: Open fire in six varied arenas in up-to-32-player, real-time combat across five solo and team-based game modes, including Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and the battle royale mode, Last Worm Standing
• Take aim across the platforms: Take on friends, frenemies, and unfamiliars whatever the platform, with cross-play matchmaking
• Make your Worm its own: Choose and unlock over 1000 options to full customise your worm, from outfits and hats, to eye colour and teeth shape; further personalise the weapons they wield with additional skins to unlock
• Lock and load your arsenal: Crates across the arenas contain a host of weapons and items, including fan favourites like the Sheep Launcher, Holy Hand Grenade, and Grapple Gun.
• Regular Lab events: The time-limited event Lab mode provides preset maps, weapons, and gameplay mechanics for players to master and unlock new skins

A physical release²  for Worms Rumble is coming to all console platforms on 13^th July.

To keep up to date with all the information on Worms Rumble please like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and join us on Discord.

Notes to Editor

¹The Spaceworm and Alien downloadable content pack includes three spaceworm outfits (Voyager, Apollo, and Pioneer) and three alien outfits (Grey Alien, Green Alien, and Pink Alien), the Invasion and Rocket Banners, and two Emotes (Salute and Come In Peace) for $4.99/£3.99/€4.99.

²The Nintendo Switch physical edition will feature the case and a downloadable game code.

About Team17 Group plc

Founded in 1990, Team17 Group plc is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Floated on AIM in 2018, Team17, with its extensive portfolio of over 100 titles, embodies the spirit of independent games. In addition to the award-winning Overcooked!, Yoku’s Island Express, and the iconic Worms, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2020, Team17 has helped bring critically acclaimed titles including Hell Let Loose, Moving Out, Golf With Your Friends, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, Blasphemous, and The Escapists to gamers everywhere.

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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG DLC IS HERE

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This morning we announced Minecraft is partnering with Sega to release the Sonic the Hedgehog DLC pack in the Minecraft Marketplace!

Players can fulfill their need for speed at famous Sonic the Hedgehog locations such as Green Hills Zone and Chemical Plant Zone. Collect rings, dash past obstacles, defeat bosses and build momentum as you run toward a high score.

Players can also pick up a free Sonic the Hedgehog Character Creator item and celebrate Sonic’s 30^th birthday this year by joining a special server event hosted by The Hive starting June 28! The two-week special server will feature Sonic-themed mini-games and additional surprises.

For more information on this Sonic the Hedgehog DLC and Minecraft’s latest news, please visit Minecraft.net.

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Time to celebrate Sonic’s thirtieth year!

Phew! You’ll have to give me a second. I ran all the way over here, and I am a little out of breath. I was busy playing the new Sonic DLC when I realized, it’s Sonic’s 30th birthday tomorrow and I’m already late for the party! Sadly, I was sweating profusely before I started sprinting, so there’s no real excuse for that. Maybe the trailer will reveal how Sonic has yet to break a sweat after three decades of running but all it takes for me is a glance at my sneakers.

What a relief! I never have to make up an excuse for not voluntarily jogging, because now I have an infinite 3D runner at my fingertips. I can get all the need for speed my system craves in the different acts and procedurally generated locations instead. Boring forest trail? Tired beach route? Pass! I’ll stick to the Green Hills Zone and Chemical Plant Zone, thank you very much.

Look, before we go any further, let me address the elephant in the room. Yes, there are rings to collect. They are the blockiest rings you have ever laid your eyes on and I love them. I’m not saying there was anything wrong with the original rings, but these right angles just feel right. The rings aren’t the only thing that Sonic brought with him, there are also plenty of obstacles to dash past, bosses to defeat, and momentum to build as you run towards a high score.

Sonic isn’t only known for his speed or spikes, but also as a generous celebrator of birthdays. He doesn’t expect gifts on his special day, he hands out his own! That’s classy. Get your hands on a Character Creator item, available for free in the Minecraft Marketplace.

You can also celebrate Sonic’s birthday by joining the special server event! Starting soon, The Hive are hosting a two-week server-hub takeover featuring mini-games and a few festive surprises. I heard a rumour that something special is happening on one of the weekends, so make sure to check in regularly! Keep an eye on @minecraft on Twitter for details!

Hurry up and get the Sonic the Hedgehog DLC so I can meet you at the finish line! Go on, I’ll be there as soon as I catch my breath.

Wizards of the Coast Releases Dungeons & Dragons DARK ALLIANCE   

Co-op Action Brawler Arrives on PC & Consoles 

Sydney, Australia, June 23, 2021 – Wizards of the Coast, a division of Hasbro, Inc (NASDAQ: HAS), is proud to announce that DARK ALLIANCE, the explosive four-player, co-op action brawler is now available on Steam for PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Windows 10 PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles and on Xbox Game Pass. Developed by Wizards of the Coast and Tuque Games, DARK ALLIANCE is the first Dungeons & Dragons video game published by Wizards of the Coast; a new CGI trailer was released to celebrate the launch:

“Whenever I’m at the table playing Dungeons & Dragons with my friends, I always anxiously await that moment in a scenario when the Dungeon Master says, ‘Roll for initiative’. That’s when you know things are about to get intense and dangerous,” said Jeff Hattem, Studio Head at Tuque Games and Creative Director for DARK ALLIANCE. “We designed DARK ALLIANCE from those moments in D&D campaigns; our game puts combat at the center of the experience and we can’t wait for players to feel what it’s like to battle a Frost Giant up close and personal.” 

Check out Co-Op Gameplay Here:

Featuring real-time combat and dynamic co-op gameplay, Dark Alliance pits Drizzt Do’Urden and his legendary companions – Catti-brie, Bruenor, and Wulfgar – against some of the most iconic monsters from the Forgotten Realms 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.  

“Gathering a party and having fun with your friends is what Dungeons & Dragons is all about,” said Chris Cocks, President, Wizards of the Coast. “Launching DARK ALLIANCE today marks a big milestone for Wizards of the Coast, in that we’re opening up new ways for friends to experience the epic combat scenarios they’ve been imagining for all these years.” 

Dark Alliance is available digitally and at retail.

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 preordered on Xbox One consoles or Xbox Series X|S only must buy the game once and receive it on both platforms through Smart Delivery. DARK ALLIANCE is also available for Xbox Game Pass. 

To learn more about DARK ALLIANCE and to watch the all-new CGI 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. 

OLYMPIC GAMES TOKYO 2020 – THE OFFICIAL VIDEO GAME™ NOW AVAILABLE

Go for Gold across 18 Olympic events and build your dream Olympian in the officially licensed game of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

Sydney, Australia – 23^rd June 2021: SEGA of America and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced the launch of Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – The Official Video Game™ worldwide. Featuring 18 arcade-style Olympic events, a robust Avatar Creator, 8-player online play, and rich customisation including over 50 costumes, Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 offers aspiring Olympians of all ages the chance to live out their Olympic dreams at-home. Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is now available at Australian retailers on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One.

Check out the Launch trailer here:

“The Olympic Games enjoy a long tradition of official video games and we are looking forward to fans around the world joining in the excitement of Tokyo 2020 through this newest title,” said Elisabeth Allaman, VP Commercial integration at the IOC Television and Marketing Services. “By working with SEGA, we are able to engage new and existing fans – particularly young people – with the Olympic Games far beyond the Games period. We’re looking forward to seeing the next generation of young Olympic fans build their first tangible connection to the Olympic Games and Olympism through the official video game.”

Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 offers fans of all ages the opportunity to take to the global stage in 18 fun-filled, arcade-style Olympic events including the 100m, Long Jump, Basketball, BMX, Rugby Sevens, Sport Climbing, Tennis, and many more. Players can compete with friends and family across a variety of solo and online modes, including Practice Mode, Ranked Games, and more. Realistic recreations of actual Tokyo 2020 venues (including the Olympic Stadium) add a layer of authenticity to the experience.

“SEGA has a long history of developing fun, family-friendly, and inclusive Olympic-themed video games that bring home the thrill of competing on the world’s biggest sporting stage,” added Ian Curran, President & COO at SEGA of America. “Whether you aim to top the global leaderboards or just want to create a fun Avatar and compete in your favourite arcade sport, Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 offers a fun and authentic Olympic experience for fans of all ages.”

In addition to 18 playable events, Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 also features a comprehensive Avatar Creator that allows players to build and customise the Olympic athlete of their dreams. Want to long jump as a pirate or become the first astronaut judo champion? Over 50 colourful costumes including Miraitowa (the official Olympic mascot!) and Sonic the Hedgehog add a wealth of fun creative customisation. Players can also share their Avatar code with friends to build the ultimate dream team.

Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – The Official Video Game is available at Australian retailers for an RRP of $59.95 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

For more information, including where you can buy the game, be sure to visit the official website.

About SEGA of America  

SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. SEGA of America’s website is located at www.sega.com.    

Hired Gun Rewards: Bonuses on Free Roam Missions, Legendary and Infamous Bounties

Plus XP Bonuses for Free Roam Missions and Events, a Gift for Reaching Low Honor, and More

These are good times to be a hired gun looking for work: all Legendary and Infamous Bounty Missions are rewarding 2X RDO$, whether your targets are acquired dead or alive. Free Roam Missions are paying out Double RDO$ and XP — while taking on any Free Roam Mission, Free Roam Event, or Bounty Mission as part of a Posse will also boost XP earned by an additional 10%.

Prestigious Bounty Hunters who have reached Rank 30 will receive an Offer for 40% off a Stable Stall and 2 Rewards for 2,000 Character XP apiece (delivered within 72 hours).

Bounty Hunters yet to purchase the Prestigious Bounty Hunter License can complete any three Legendary Bounties to receive an Offer of 5 Gold Bars off the cost of the license, available within 72 hours of hauling in your third Legendary target.

REACH LOW HONOR TO RECEIVE A BLACK GATHERED BANDANA

Crooked individuals who hold Low Honor at any point during this week’s event will receive the Black Gathered Bandana — gifted within 72 hours — to help them disguise themselves in the light of day.

FEES WAIVED

To encourage free and open travel between territories, all Fast Travel Fees and Persistent Posse Setup Fees are waived for the next seven days.

DISCOUNTS

For the uninitiated, the Bounty Hunter License is available for 5 Gold Bars this week.

All cosmetic Bounty Hunter and Prestigious Bounty Hunter Role Items are 40% off this week, while the Reinforced Lasso can be purchased for 50% off. All other Role Outfits are available at a 30% discount, for good measure.

You can’t be a hired gun without a sidearm — Gunsmiths across the five states are selling all Pistols for 40% off. Cripps is also marking down everything available through Wilderness Outfitters by 40%. Stables statewide are selling all War Horses for 30% off, and all Tonics (including those sold by Harriet Davenport) are 30% off.

Start over with a fresh face by knocking 5 Gold Bars off the Change Appearance fee and half off Haircuts, Dentistry, and Makeup at all Barbers.

Prime Gaming Benefits

Red Dead Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account to Prime Gaming before July 5th will receive a Reward for a free Emote, plus Offers for 30% off the Bar Expansion and a Novice or Promising Moonshiner Item of your choice.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

War Mongrels’ Limited Edition Pre-Orders Open, New Gameplay Footage Debuts Today

Only 1,944 Units of Limited Edition in Production for WWII Real-Time Tactics Game 

Gliwice, Poland — June 22, 2021 — War Mongrels, the grisly WWII real-time tactics game from publisher and developer Destructive Creations, launches pre-orders for a limited edition to be delivered in September, alongside its digital release on PC. PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One versions will follow. Thirteen minutes of new gameplay released today show a taste of the tough conversations War Mongrels hopes to inspire.

Destructive Creations plans to only produce 1,944 copies of the limited editions, and pre-orders open today at 1944.warmongrels.com. Prepare for hard-hitting WWII authenticity with an elaborate limited edition full of high-quality extras:

• Huge, heavy ammo crate containing everything else
• Personalized mug (choose a nickname or motto) with a coaster resembling barbed wire.
• Concrete desk organizer built to look like a wrecked tank with a dedicated space for mobile phones and stationary like pens
• Metal poster featuring War Mongrels’ vintage-inspired key art
• Destructive Creations magnet crafted in the image of an atomic mushroom explosion
• Dog tag imitating authentic German dog tags from WWII
• War Mongrels T-Shirt
• And of course, a game key! But expect a surprising, era-appropriate format…

The new gameplay video highlights a later section, some time after protagonist Manfred witnesses the horrific results of Hitler’s regime firsthand and abandons his post. Now a freedom fighter, he’s joined by Lead, a member of the “Silent Unseen,” a group of elite special-operations paratroopers of the exiled Polish army. Destructive Creations weaves inspiration from real-life characters and stories into the game, including Manfred himself. His story is loosely based on that of Manfred Zanker, who refused to “risk his life for a madman with a mustache“.

The pair infiltrate an SS internment camp to procure damning evidence of German War Crimes and rescue a member of the resistance. While skulking through the shadows, Lead and Manfred whisper in argument about Manfred’s ignorance. Lead dismantles Manfred’s desperate clings to Hitler’s propaganda, including the supposed execution of 50,000 Germans by the Polish. Listen in as Manfred tries to justify his past, until Lead and other teammates help open his eyes.

The two use every tool at their disposal: cigarette packs to distract guards, stealthy melee kills, and sniper rifles for loud but effective kills. War Mongrels displays information with an intuitive system designed to make stealth fast-paced and strategic. Vision cones and line-of-sight indicators provide a window into the Nazi’s tactics. Carefully consider routes and actions, then pause time with Planning Mode to queue up commands and then execute them all at once.

“While War Mongrels hopes to expose how terrible people have used history to paint themselves in a better light, we wanted to have some fun with the limited edition,” said Marcin Stanek, Business Development Manager at Destructive Creations. “We’ve enjoyed coming up with such premium packages, and we know our fans will love them.”

War Mongrels will be available on PC in September in both digital and limited edition formats. Players can pre-order the limited edition now for $249 USD / 199 EUR (worldwide shipping included). PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One versions will follow. War Mongrels will support English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian and Chinese (Simplified + Traditional) language subtitles at launch with an English voiceover. For more information, please visit the official War Mongrels website and follow Destructive Creations on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

About Destructive Creations

Destructive Creations is an experienced development and publishing team of highly-skilled game industry veterans. Since the team’s first release in 2015, the common creative work has led to smooth workflow, team stability and increased efficiency. Destructive Creations’ main goal has always been to deliver original, uncompromising games, and its projects prove that it can handle unusual solutions perfectly, both in Development and Publishing. The team’s motto is “we know what developers need in a publisher, as we are developers ourselves, and we supply just that.”

For more information on Destructive Creations, please visit the official company website.

PAX West 2021 Welcomes Gamers Home to In-Person Event this September

PAX Online 2021 Esports Schedule Revealed

SEATTLE — June 22, 2021 — In-person game expos make their much-awaited return this summer with PAX West 2021. Badges go on sale in the next two weeks for the West Coast’s most attended gaming event, taking place at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle this Labor Day Weekend, Friday, Sept. 3 through Monday, Sept. 6. 

Since the last major North American on-location gaming event, PAX East 2020, ReedPop and Penny Arcade have cancelled six consecutive in-person shows, prioritizing the health of the PAX community. Show organizers are working with venue officials, local governments, and health authorities to determine event capacity, which will be reduced, and ensure a safe setting. Detailed health and safety guidelines will be released in the leadup to PAX West 2021.

Ahead of the West Coast’s premier celebration of gaming culture, PAX reveals the esports details for PAX Online East 2021, which joins forces with EGX Rezzed Digital, from Thursday, July 15 through Sunday, July 18. 

PAX Arena partners with Metro Esports for a VALORANT amateur open tournament with a diverse competitor lineup and $10,000 prize pool. Quarter- and semi-finals take place Thursday, July 15 at 12:00pm EDT with the finals set for Saturday, July 17 at 12:00pm EDT. Metro Esports will scout participants to create America’s first multicultural, mixed-gender pro VALORANT team called The Metro Squad, and select players to compete in-person at the PAX Arena at PAX West. “I am beyond excited to partner with ReedPop and engage a broad and diverse community of gaming enthusiasts,” said Shaon Berry, Founder and CEO, Metro Esports.

iRacing brings North American and European qualifiers to PAX Arena on Friday, July 16 with a $5,000 NA prize pool provided by iRacing and a £5,000 European prize pool provided by EGX. On Sunday, July 18 at Noon EDT, Beasley Esports, Owners of the Houston Outlaws, bring their Search for the next Rocket League Team to PAX Arena, with the top eight teams advancing to the finale on August 21-22, where one lucky team will be signed to a one-year long contract to compete in the Rocket League Championship Series under an all-new professional team. PAX Online East also features the return of the digital Omegathon, pitting four attendees in a multi-round competition of secret titles, with a grand finale closing out the competition.

“It’s been almost two years since the last PAX West, and it’s been surreal to imagine its triumphant return,” said Jerry Holkins, co-founder of Penny Arcade and PAX. “I can’t think of a better excuse to leave the house than PAX West.”

Four-day badges for PAX West 2021 will run for $230, while individual Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday badges will go for $60 each. 

Optional badges for PAX Online East are available now for $15, granting eligibility to compete in the digital Omegathon, a $10 merch coupon with exclusive pin availability, early Discord access, and more. 

Media and content creator registration for PAX Online East is now available through Wednesday, June 30. Journalists, YouTubers and Streamers will be able to apply for badges to PAX West later this month.

For more information check out the PAX Online East website, join the official Discord server, and follow PAX on Twitter, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, and Instagram.

About PAX

PAX, or Penny Arcade Expo, is a festival for gamers to celebrate gaming culture. First held in Seattle in 2004, PAX has nearly doubled in size each successive year, with PAX Prime 2014 selling out of tickets in a matter of minutes. Connecting the world’s leading game publishers with their most avid and influential fans, PAX expanded with a second show in Boston in 2010, and a third in San Antonio in 2015, making it the three largest gaming shows in North America. The first international PAX was held in Melbourne, Australia in 2013. In 2017, Penny Arcade established PAX Unplugged, its first tabletop focused show, held in Philadelphia.

About ReedPop

ReedPop is a boutique group within Reed Exhibitions – the world’s leading event organizer. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events across the globe as well as a full-service digital content provider and media company. Delivering once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences curated specifically for localized audiences, ReedPop currently features events in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, India, Africa, and Australia, including: New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, South, and Australia, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), MCM Comic Con, BookCon, Oz Comic Con, EGX, Comic Con India, Comic Con Paris, Comic Con Seoul, Comic Con Africa, Star Wars Celebration, and ComplexCon. ReedPop also runs and operates Gamer Network and its portfolio of leading gaming websites including Eurogamer, RockPaperShotgun, and GamesIndustry.biz. The staff at ReedPop are a fan-based, globally focused group of professionals that are uniquely qualified to build and serve the communities with whom they share a common passion.

About Penny Arcade

Penny Arcade has been the world’s most popular webcomic for over 20 years, with over 3.5 million readers. Started in 1998 in the living room of Mike Krahulik & Jerry Holkins, it has grown into a media empire encompassing multiple beloved properties such as Lookouts, Automata, and beloved D&D live-play series Acquisitions Incorporated. Penny Arcade was responsible for the creation of Child’s Play, a gaming charity that has raised over $45 million dollars for children across the world. They are also the founders of PAX, the number one consumer gaming festival in North America, with hundreds of thousands of loyal visitors every year.

FAN-FAVORITE BLADE DANCER CLASS ENTERS THE BATTLEFIELD IN BLADE & SOUL REVOLUTION‘S FIRST LARGE SCALE UPDATE

New Story and Dungeon Content, along with Item and Events, Now Live Starting Today

LOS ANGELES – JUNE 17, 2021 – Blade & Soul Revolution, Netmarble’s open world RPG that is directly inspired by the popular Blade & Soul MMORPG for Windows PC, received its first large-scale update that adds a long-awaited character class to players, alongside additional content and other in-game enhancements. New players can check out the game on the App Store and Google Play, and a new trailer showcasing the update can be found here.

New players can now kick off their martial arts adventure with Blade Dancer, a class that is quite beloved in other regions for the game. Act 5 of Blade & Soul Revolution’s story – A Lost Generation – has also been added alongside the new Blackram Supply Chain dungeon where players must utilize strategic and tactical planning to defeat the popular Blade & Soul boss Poharan.

Other content coming to Blade & Soul Revolution in today’s update include a new Skill Badge item, which allows players to customize their skills with their own tactics, and a new Kroki Lake event, which will give players a chance to get their very first Legendary Pet. More information on today’s update can be found on Blade & Soul Revolution’s official website and forum, as well as on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Discord.

Blade & Soul Revolution is an Open World Mobile RPG that translates breathtaking cinematic stories of revenge based on the PC online game of Blade & Soul. The game stays true to its PC roots with a high level of full 3D graphics and large-scale content that has been revamped to perform flawlessly on mobile devices. It displays eastern-fantasy world with stunning full 3D graphics backed by the Unreal Engine 4, offering massive real-time faction battle and incomparable hands-on action experience.

Blade & Soul Revolution is now available as a free download (with in-app purchases) in 149 countries via the App Store, and 126 countries on Google Play.

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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