Dive into Dreams on PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One & Series X, Nintendo Switch
MINNEAPOLIS — February 18, 2021 — Anodyne 2: Return to Dust, the deeply personal lo-fi 2D and 3D adventure game from developer Analgesic Productions and publisher Ratalaika Games S.L., begins a dreamy journey today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Anodyne 2 is also available on PC via Steam.
Nano Dust distorts the emotions and desires of the dreamy denizens of New Theland. To help save those afflicted, The Center creates people called Nano Cleaners, capable of shrinking down, entering beings, and removing the Nano Dust. One such Cleaner named Nova awakens, ready to scrub minds and win hearts.
Traverse a fantastical lo-fi 3D overworld that feels like a half-remembered dream rendered on a PlayStation 1. Drift across genres and tones, feeling whimsical one moment and tragic the next. Roam by foot or transform into a car to find those suffering from Dust, then shrink down to enter their mindscapes. Once inside, wield Nova’s Nano Vacuum to solve puzzles and battle bosses in top-down 2D dungeons inspired by SNES games to remove the Dust.
Deposit Dust to further expand the world and find new citizens to assist. Meet new characters who question the ways of Nova’s creators at The Center. What exactly is Nano Dust? How does it really affect everyone in New Theland? Nova’s curiosity just might lead her to a whole new perspective if she listens to her heart.
With only two creators behind Anodyne 2, each aspect of New Theland feels lovingly crafted. Unravel late-game secrets to explore cut levels and better understand the oft-understood world of game development with commentary straight from the devs. Wander through Marina Kittaka’s surreal dreamscapes accompanied by Melos Han-Tani’s eclectic, emotional soundtrack.
“Anodyne 2 is a unique sequel, accessible to newcomers and fans alike, filled with Marina and I’s peculiarities and design sensibilities,” said Melos Han-Tani, co-founder of Analgesic Productions. “Games as groundbreaking as Anodyne 2 rarely come along, and I guarantee you’ll find yourself affected by its emotional narrative and surprising mixture of 3D and 2D gameplay!”
Anodyne 2: Return to Dust is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 for $19.99 in English, French, German, Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Brazil), Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and Japanese. Cross-Buy and Smart Delivery ensure that PlayStation and Xbox purchases respectively have access to both current and next-gen versions of Anodyne 2.
Melos Han-Tani and Marina Kittaka founded Analgesic Productions to create games built around caring, human experiences relevant to the world’s present situation. The two are known for their previous work on All Our Asias, Even the Ocean, and Anodyne.
Based out of Spain, Ratalaika Games is an indie developer and publisher of 2D games for consoles and PC. Focused on helping other indie creators, the company offers console porting, localization and promotion services to spread the word about smaller studios to gamers all over the world.
Tales from the Borderlands® Coming to Nintendo Switch on March 24
The critically acclaimed adventure game – which recently re-launched on PlayStation and Xbox consoles, as well as on PC – arrives on Nintendo Switch next month
During yesterday’s Nintendo Direct, 2K and Nintendo announced that award-winning adventure game Tales from the Borderlands® will be available on the Nintendo Switch system for the first time starting March 24, 2021. All five original episodes will release as a single digital package. For assets, please visit newsroom.2k.com or borderlands.com.
In addition, the 2K Switch Summer Sale is on now, with cool digital savings on three of 2K’s best. For a limited time, save 50% on digital editions of Borderlands Legendary Collection and BioShock: The Collection, as well as 60% on digital editions of XCOM2. The 2K <3 Switch Winter Sale runs from February 18 until February 28, 2021.*
And in case you missed it, Tales from the Borderlands has already returned to multiple digital storefronts! The re-release version, which consolidates all five original episodes into a single package, is now available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. You can also play the game on your Xbox Series X|S or PlayStation 5 via backwards compatibility. Catch the Tales from the Borderlands re-launch trailer here.
Originally released as a series of five episodes between November 2014 and October 2015, Tales from the Borderlands is a choice-driven narrative adventure game that takes place between the events of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands 3. Experience this beloved story from the perspectives of two protagonists, thrown together in an unlikely partnership as they try to recover a mountain of money that each believes is theirs.
Fiona is a full-time con-artist who has been scheming to make a fortune selling a fake Vault Key. Rhys—who you might know from Borderlands 3 as the Atlas Corporation CEO—is an ambitious Hyperion employee who idolizes the recently deceased Handsome Jack and is in the market for a Vault Key. The deal they strike goes bad in ways that could only happen in the Borderlands, wreaking all kinds of mayhem. How the rest of the story plays out is up to you, as you make choices during explosive action scenes and conversations with familiar characters like Moxxi, Zer0, Marcus, and Claptrap.
Tales from the Borderlands is a crucial chapter in Borderlands canon, so if you haven’t yet experienced its chaotic, emotional journey, now’s the perfect time. This re-release includes all five of the original episodes in one package:
Episode 1 – Zer0 Sum
Episode 2 – Atlas Mugged
Episode 3 – Catch a Ride
Episode 4 – Escape Plan Bravo
Episode 5 – The Vault of the Traveller
Though episodes won’t be available for purchase individually, you also won’t need to wait for each subsequent episode to release, and if you have an existing save file, you can pick up where you left off on the same platform. Note that cross-generation save transfers within the same console family are supported for the new Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 consoles.
Tales from the Borderlands andBorderlands 3are available now. For assets and additional information, please visit newsroom.2k.com.
Tales from the Borderlands is developed by Telltale Games and Virtuos for 2K. Borderlands 3 is developed by Gearbox Software for 2K. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
*Discounts based on suggested retail price. 50% off offer available for digital editions of Borderlands: Legendary Collection & BioShock: The Collection on Nintendo Switch. 60% off offer available on for digital editions of XCOM2 Collection on Nintendo Switch. Offer valid through February 28, 2021. Terms apply.
The Latest in GTA Online: Free New Dinka Verus Off-Roader, Double Rewards in Contact Missions, Open Wheel Races and Biker Sell Missions, Tee and Mask Unlock, Peyote Plants, and More
Plus Double Rewards for Open Wheel Races, Contact Missions, and More
Over the course of the next four weeks, we are celebrating the passion and dedication of the GTA Online community throughout a year unlike any other with a slew of new gifts, bonuses, and much more. It all kicks off this week, so jump into GTA Online to pick up the all-new Dinka Verus for no cost from Warstock Cache & Carry for a limited time, through March 3rd.
The Dinka Verus is a resilient off-roader that can withstand a barrage of brutal rolls, savage spins, and implausibly catastrophic head-ons. Of course, its exposed driver can’t. But keep in mind that it’s a two-seater, so you can share the injuries with your buddy. For two weeks only, civilians can claim their free Dinka Verus from Warstock Cache & Carry.
2X GTA$ and RP on Contact Missions, Open Wheel Races, and Biker Sell Missions Business is booming in Southern San Andreas — so much so that networking nowadays is as easy as answering a phone call or text message on your iFruit. All Contact Missions are dishing out double rewards until February 24th. You can also request these Missions by calling a trusted Contact or launch your Mission of choice by hitting Pause > Online > Jobs > Rockstar Created > Missions.
Open Wheel Races combine the finest in human engineering with animal-like reflexes. There’s also money to be won out on those tracks: more specifically, double the usual prize purse and RP payouts. Slide your helmet on and keep an eye on your tire health to avoid a costly blowout.
If your Biker Businesses are overflowing with product, it might be time to offload. Leather up and take advantage of double pay on all Biker Sell Missions through February 24th.
Unlock the Dinka Tee and Neon Stitch Emissive Mask To celebrate the release of the Verus, get your brand coordination on point with the free Dinka Tee, awarded for playing at any point this week.
Completing any Casino Work over the next seven days will also bag you the Neon Stitch Emissive Mask. Give Ms. Baker a call on your iFruit to get started, and come back after March 1st to receive your award (all awards should be delivered within 72 hours).
Trippin’ Out Those who stray from the beaten path have reported sightings of rare Peyote Plants blooming in the wild, as well as hellish visions, beastly transformations, and far-out lessons about the meaning of life, man. Consume at your own risk.
Tripled Salaries for Associates and Bodyguards With all these highfalutin operations going down on the mainland, these are good times to be a hired gun. SecuroServ is tripling Bodyguards and Associates’ salaries this week, so your palms will be greased accordingly.
On the Podium This Week: Överflöd Tyrant If you find yourself visiting The Diamond Casino & Resort this week, make sure to show the Lucky Wheel some love by giving it a spin. Who knows, you could walk away with GTA$, RP, clothing, plus all sorts of mystery prizes. This week the Överflöd Tyrant, a veritable Category Four storm on wheels, is on the podium.
Discounts There are myriad sales on offer across Los Santos this week, including half off the Master Penthouse Suite atop The Diamond, as well as all MC Clubhouses and Businesses and the Arena Workshop.
If you’re looking to deck a vehicle out in sponsors and face off against physics, all Open Wheel Racecars are 40% off, not to mention discounts on vehicles of all shapes and sizes.
Select Properties — 50% off
• Master Penthouse Suite • MC Clubhouses • MC Businesses • Arena Workshop
• RC Bandito — 50% off • Invade and Persuade Tank — 50% off • BF Ramp Buggy — 50% off • Mammoth Thruster — 50% off • RO-86 Alkonost — 25% off • Grotti Italia RSX — 25% off
Prime Gaming
GTA Online players who successfully connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account with Prime Gaming will receive the Kosatka submarine’s Sonar Station for free, along with GTA$200K just for playing any time this week.
In addition, Prime Gaming members receive exclusive discounts, including 80% off the Dewbauchee Vagner and 70% off the jet-powered Coil Rocket Voltic.
To ensure access to future benefits, make sure to visit Prime Gaming and sign up.
The Most Realistic MotoGP Ever Is Ready To Cross The Finish Line
Sydney, Australia, February 19th, 2021 – Milestone and Dorna Sports S.L. areproud to announce MotoGP™21, the next chapter of the amazing two-wheeled racing simulation games that continue the franchise’s great history. Coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC, Steam and Epic Games Store,MotoGP™21 is set to launch on April 22nd, 2021.
Featuring the 2021 Official Season and enriched by the power of next generation consoles, MotoGP™21 is ready to change gear and race at speed, delivering an experience without precedents.
A brand-new progressive and strategic Managerial Career mode, smartest and advanced Neural AI and real-life gameplay improvements will enhance simulation vibes and the players’ feeling of immersion in the game. This year, MotoGP™ feels more real than ever!
A truly MotoGP™ experience
The new edition of Managerial Career allows players to delve deeply into the managing experience, making some new features available both on and off the track. Building the best team possible and customising the bike are keys to success. Being fast on track is now all up to you!
The Personal Manager leads the staff, helping riders to look for new, prestigious contracts from the best teams in the championship. At their side the Chief Engineer is working for increasing Research Points, earned weekly or during Free Practice sessions. Last but not least, the Data Analyst is in charge of finding the perfect balance for each development area to progress, in order to make all the staff effective and dynamic. Those elements have been added aiming to create the deepest and most complete career experience ever. And what about starting from the bottom with a Junior Team? Well, the path will be harder but at the same time more personal. Hiring the right people is always fundamental for success, starting from the Team Manager, who will look for new sponsorship and riders, and all the way up to the Technical Director who manages the R&D department for junior bikes. Of course, don’t forget to hire a rider, a talented young star to lead the team to the top of the ladder.
In both cases, the bike is the protagonist and in MotoGP™ 21 the customisation is moving another step close to reality. Assign your staff members to any of the bike development branches and invest your R&D Points to improve Engine Power, Aerodynamics, Frame and the most important Electronic features, such as Traction Control, Brake, Anti Wheelie and Power Mapping. And of course, even the look of the bike is important, that’s why MotoGP™ once again features an editor divided into five main categories: Helmet, Livery, Suit, Stickers and Racing Number.
The future of the two-wheeled gaming experience is here
We promised a realer experience l than ever, and the Managerial Career is only one of the improvements this year. The gameplay also has some iconic new features to present: the goal is to create an electrifying, strategic and adrenaline-fuelled racing simulation that players have never played before.
Bike Retrieval Sequence. Once you fall, you’ll no longer automatically respawn on track. You’ll have to get up and get back on your bike, as fast as you can. Pay attention to how you take corners!
Brake Temperature. Riding is not only a matter of speed, but also of strategy. Monitoring the temperature of your brakes is the key to always having the situation under control. If they are too hot or too cold they risk losing their effectiveness.
Long Lap Penalty. Finally, the feature is coming to the MotoGP™ videogame franchise, meaning that penalties can now be more specific.
Bike Suspension System Revised. The level of realism is increasing again. This feature is dedicated to all the bike simulation lovers!
As 2021 is the year of next generation consoles, MotoGP™21 is also ready to deliver some unmissable additions. Players who play the game on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X will enjoy Dynamic Resolution up to 4K, along with 60FPS. The overall quality is significantly improved and the enhanced lighting creates a world that transmits all the sensation of a real race. Loading times are faster and for those who can’t live without the thrill of competition, online races are now up to 22 riders. Finally, like a wheelie at the finish line, PlayStation Players will enjoy the amazing feature of the PS5 DualSense™, including Haptic Feedback and Adaptive triggers.
The final piece is the next level of ANNA. Our revolutionary AI based on machine learning is back with additional improvements in order to race against faster, smarter and more accurate opponents than ever, making the offline experience equal to a real race.
And this is just the beginning! MotoGP™21 will only get bigger and better over the months thanks to some new content that will be introduced through patches. Day one is only the beginning of the race!
MotoGP™21 will be released on April 22nd, 2021 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC, Steam and Epic Games Store.
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™, MXGP and Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, as well as its own IPs RIDE and Gravel. For more information please visit www.milestone.it
About Koch Media
The Koch Media Group is a global developer, publisher and distributor of video games, VR games, gaming hardware and merchandise.
The group’s publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe, America, Australia and Asia. Koch Media has more than 25 years of experience in the digital media business and has risen to become a leading global publishing partner. The Koch Media Group runs a multi-label strategy with fully owned publishing units such as Deep Silver, Milestone, Vertigo Games and Ravenscourt which publish games for consoles, PC and VR platforms across all physical and digital channels.
Additionally, as global publishing partner Koch Media has formed long-term multi-national publishing collaborations with numerous game publishers including Bethesda, Capcom, Codemasters, Konami, Koei Tecmo, Sega, Square Enix, Warner Bros and many others. With its parent company in Höfen, Austria, and the Publishing HQ in Munich, Germany, Koch Media owns local publishing companies in Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Australia, the United States as well as Japan and Hong Kong.
The Koch Media Group owns ten game development studios: Deep Silver Volition (Champaign, IL / USA), Deep Silver Dambuster Studios (Nottingham / UK), Deep Silver Fishlabs (Hamburg / Germany), Warhorse Studios (Prague / Czech Republic), Milestone (Milan / Italy), Voxler (Paris / France), Vertigo Games (Rotterdam /The Netherlands) and Flying Wild Hog (Warsaw, Rzeszów, Cracow / Poland). Additionally, the Koch Media Group collaborates with numerous independent development studios around the world.
Part of the Koch Media Group is also Koch Films, a European independent film distributor with business primarily in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy as a cinema, TV, online and Home Entertainment distributor. The Koch Media Group also owns Gaya Entertainment, a leading video game merchandise company in Munich, Germany, and the Quality Assurance Facility in Olomouc, Czech Republic.
Ghostrunner’s High-Speed Cyborg Ninja Action Soars to Consoles with a New Demo
CALABASAS, Calif. — Feb. 18, 2021 — A new console demo for Ghostrunner, the first-person cyberpunk parkour action game from publishers All in! Games and 505 Games as well as developers One More Level, 3D Realms, and Slipgate Ironworks™, launches today on Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.
Experience the half-million selling “Action Game of 2020” nominee for free. Become the Ghostrunner, an agile cybernetic ninja equipped with a deadly katana and grappling hook. Vault from rooftop to rooftop and cleave through cyborgs in one-hit-one-kill combat, respawning instantly so momentum never wanes. Master the ways of the blade, learn powerful new abilities, and discover the dark secrets behind humanity’s last remaining tower-city.
Dash and slash through the first level of Ghostrunner, then compare completion time with other players. Optimize routes, learn enemy sightlines, and master the art of wallrunning and extreme precision.
Ghostrunneris available now on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC for the regular price of $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99. The PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch versions of Ghostrunner are published by H2 Interactive in Asia.
*PS4 demo will be available in Korea and South East Asia, including Hong Kong and Taiwan, from Feb. 26th, while the release date of Nintendo Switch demo in the mentioned territories will be communicated soon by H2 Interactive.
For Honor Celebrates Fourth AnniversaryReleases Shovel Knight Content & Announces Year 5
Sydney, Australia — February 19, 2021 — This week, Ubisoft celebrates For Honor’s fourth anniversary by announcing For Honor’s Year 5: Year of the Covenants. Following four years of continuous content updates and improvements, Year 5 brings an additional year of content to the game while continuing the narrative arc that began in Year 4. The Year of the Covenants will officially kick off on March 11, and more information on Year 5 Season 1 will come at a later date.
The content roadmap for the upcoming year includes four themed seasons bringing new customization items, two new Heroes – with one Hero to be released during Year 5 Season 2 and another to be released during Year 5 Season 4 – as well as in-game events offering players new ways to enjoy the game and a Battle Pass for each season.
In addition, For Honor introduces an in-game crossover with Yacht Club Games’ Shovel Knight ™, available now for all players. Players can dig into Shovel Knight-themed content including a Shovel Drop Emote and 3 Illustrious Outfits, each featuring Ornaments, Mood Effects, Symbols, and more. The Emote will be available for 10,000 Steel, and the Outfits will be available for 15,000 to 20,000 Steel each; all items can be purchased via the in-game store from now until March 4.
Launched in February 2017, For Honor will now enter its fifth year of post-launch support. With a roster of 28 Heroes – including the recently launched Gryphon – as well as seven multiplayer modes, a story campaign and an unlimited PvE mode, For Honor offers a variety of content for those looking to storm the battlefield. With more than 25 million players, For Honor is available on PlayStation®4, Xbox One consoles, Windows PC, and Ubisoft’s subscription service, Ubisoft+*. For Honor is playable on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility.
For more information about For Honor, please visit forhonorgame.com and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/forhonorgame and on Twitter at twitter.com/forhonorgame.
For the latest about For Honor and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.
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About For Honor
Developed by Ubisoft Montreal in collaboration with other Ubisoft studios,** For Honor offers an engaging campaign and thrilling multiplayer modes. Players embody warriors of the four great factions – the bold Knights, the brutal Vikings, the deadly Samurai and the fearsome Wu Lin – fighting to the death on intense and believable melee battlefields. The Art of Battle, the game’s innovative combat system that puts players in total control of their warriors, allows them to utilize the unique skills and combat style of each hero to vanquish all enemies who stand in their way.
**Associate Ubisoft studios include Quebec, Toronto and Blue Byte. Additional development from Studio Gobo.
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 Shovel Knight
Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. It’s a hot mashup of new and old! You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this land with two goals: to defeat the evil Enchantress and quest for his lost beloved. He wields a Shovel Blade: a multipurpose weapon whose techniques have now been lost to the ages. Always honest and helpful, Shovel Knight is a shining example of the code of Shovelry: Slash Mercilessly and Dig Tirelessly!
About Yacht Club Games
Yacht Club Games is an independent game studio composed of fun-loving gaming geniuses who have dedicated their lives to video games. They are committed to creating fun and challenging games that tug at your heartstrings and delight you with levity and charm. Their flagship series, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, is a compilation of five pixel-perfect stand-alone adventures: Shovel of Hope, Plague of Shadows, Specter of Torment, King of Cards, and Shovel Knight Showdown. They are also known for publishing Mechanical Head Studio’s 2D ninja action platformer, Cyber Shadow. Founded in 2013, Yacht Club Games’ headquarters is located in Los Angeles, California.
GREENWICH, Conn. – 18 Feb. 2021 –Quarters, the cross-game blockchain token providing a friendly and accessible alternative to conventional single title in-game currencies, has eclipsed more than 300,000 users worldwide since its 2019 launch and receiving the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) first and only no-action letter for a games industry token.
The first cross-game currency powered by blockchain, Quarters unites previously disconnected titles, giving players a way to use funds wherever and however they wish. The digital coins also grant gamers access to participate in events hosted by more than 200 partnered content creators, where they can win prizes, including new games, hardware, and gift cards.
A recent Quarters tournament allowed players to compete for a $3,000 prize and interact with popular streamers and Fornite pros, including Bugha, Nate Hill, Chap, and many more, in front of livestream audiences totaling more than half a million viewers across Twitch.
As the Quarters platform grows and evolves, the community of more than 300,000 users have enjoyed unprecedented benefits. In the last year, Quarters has rewarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in prizes to its lucky users. Meanwhile, Quarters is helping partnered content creators experience exponential growth by providing them new ways to win and engage with fans.
Quarters facilitates engaging gaming experiences, closing the gap between livestreamers and their viewers. A home for content creators to host tournaments with a highly-competitive community of gamers, Quarters allows fans to connect with and play alongside their idols.
The service offers events across a wide variety of popular titles, such as Valorant, FIFA, Call of Duty, and League of Legends. With more serious players investing, entry fees guarantee a higher quality of gameplay. Thrilling matches keep participants at the edge of their seats, frequently leaving them yearning to return for more. Meanwhile, content creators have grown their communities as much as 150 times over or more since partnering with Quarters.
“Quarters was envisioned as a consumer-friendly alternative to in-game spending–something to help people make the most of their money. However, we could never have expected it to become the haven for competitive gamers and growing streamers it is today,” said Timothy Tello, COO, Pocketful of Quarters. “It’s been an amazing ride these past couple of years, helping to make dreams come true and we don’t plan on slowing down any time soon!”
Available via the App Store and Google Play, Quarters can be used across a variety of gaming platforms and popular titles. Game studios can collect and exchange Quarters for Ether. These premium tokens have a fixed price, cannot be sold, and are for entertainment purposes only.
For more information, please visit Pocketful of Quarters’ official website and join the community by following on TikTok and Twitter, taking part in the Discord, or liking the Facebook page.
About Pocketful of Quarters
Quarters started with an idea from the company’s 12-year-old Co-Founder and board member, George B. Weiksner. After expressing his frustration with losing in-game currencies on titles he no longer wanted to play, George set out to combine his passion for cryptocurrency and gaming to come up with a solution that makes gaming better for its players.
Backed by an all-star team of advisors like Michelle Phan (Co-Founder of Ipsy) and Chris Cross (Formerly of Blizzard Entertainment, THQ, EA, and DreamWorks Interactive), Pocketful of Quarters aims to change the way we play with a universal currency across all games.
THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS: GRAND CROSS CELEBRATES ITSONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH A TWO-MONTH PARADE
New Special Events, Characters and Items Available For Players to Enjoy
LOS ANGELES – FEB 17, 2021 – Netmarble’s cinematic adventure role-playing game (RPG) The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross is celebrating its one-year anniversary. In March 2020, the game was launched simultaneously in 12 languages around the world and surpassed 20 million cumulative downloads just in 5 months since the launch. Netmarble released special two-month events, including The One Festival with attractive heroes and great rewards – for both current and returning players to fully enjoy.
To kick off the first year celebration, Netmarble held Homecoming Special Events starting February 9, providing 110 free draws to all players who check-in as well as heroes at level 80 UR. Starting today, Netmarble is hosting a two-month parade with the first event, titled “The One Festival,” now available for players to experience.
Starting today, SSR [Invincible Avatar] “The One” Escanor – one of the most powerful characters to appear in The Seven Deadly Sins – is now available to collect via ‘The One Festival’ Draw. The new character imparts an effect that increases all stats by six percent at the start of an allied turn, cancels debuff effects when a player’s three effect is lost, and grants debuff immunity for one turn. “The One” Escanor’s Ultimate Move is also capable of inflicting 864% extra damage, along with additional death damage, to a single enemy. In addition, Players can collect [Light of Hope] New King Arthur by completing “The One Festival” event mission.
This two-month celebration also brings other in-game events and updates, including:
The One Festival Special Mission: Players who complete six missions during festival period will earn various rewards and in-game items including “Sunshine” Holy Knight Escanor, [Collector] Great Mage Merlin, [Kungfu Master] Fighter Diane, and SSR [Light of Hope] New King Arthur.
Demonic Beast Graeon Special Boss Battle: Once the new Boss Battle is cleared, players can obtain a Broken Helmet, which can be exchanged for rewards including Escanor’s costume. Escanor’s Mint Green Cheering Uniform can also be obtained after clearing a certain amount of battles.
Special Recipe Event: Acquire special recipe materials through the Boss Battle, Solgres Dungeons and Hawk’s Awesome Treasure Chest to create new dishes.
Hawk’s Awesome Treasure Chest: Players can collect various rewards by unlocking nine treasure chests, including special recipe materials. Luxury rewards, such as Part.2 Guaranteed SSR Tickets sand SSR Evolution Pendants, can be collected by lucky players that open the special chest.
New Items
Special Hawk Pass: Elizabeth Mint Green Cheering Uniform, Part.2 Guaranteed SSR Tickets, Auto Clear Tickets and Diamonds will be given upon purchase.
Desired Hero Step Up Package: Players can select a character they desire from the hero pool, and all acquired characters will be at UR Level 80, with an Awakening State of 6. Players will also have an opportunity to collect SSR [Virtual Body Doubles] Lostvayne Meliodas at the final step.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross translates the storytelling and adventures of [The Seven Deadly Sins] into a highly engaging and entertaining mobile gaming experience. The game features stunning, high-resolution 3D graphics, over 100 dramatic cutscenes, and is brought to life with the cast of the original Japanese voice actors reprising their characters.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play. For more information, please visit the game’s official website and Facebook.
Based on the manga “Nanatsu no Taizai” by Nakaba Suzuki originally serialized in the weekly SHONEN MAGAZINE published by Kodansha Ltd.
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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 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
‘THE AMAZING AMERICAN CIRCUS’ KICKSTARTER UNDERWAY
Deck-building resource management game with tycoon and exploration elements nearly halfway to its funding goal, following successful Steam Festival showing
February 18th, 2021 — Juggler Games and KLABATER are pleased to announce a Kickstarter for their deck-building card battler The Amazing American Circus is underway and nearly halfway to its funding goal with three weeks left to go. Your worst fear is the audience’s indifference. Your best weapon is a dazzling amusement. Your artists are your army. Behold, the circus has come to town!
The Amazing American Circus is a single-player deck-building game with elements of resource management, tycoon, and exploration, currently planned for a Windows PC launch on Steam and GOG later this year. Hire artists, each with their own set of cards, and travel across the Gilded Age USA, meeting famous people, completing quests – and become the greatest showman on Earth!
In The Amazing American Circus, you’ll build a circus empire from scratch. Flesh and blood opponents, as well as characters known from the American folklore, will stand in your way to success. You’ll come across violent crimes and social inequalities. As a novice owner of a small and run-down circus, you’ll have to face the historic giant of this industry — P.T. Barnum. Can you defeat him?
The Amazing American Circus tells a story of the most iconic entertainment in American history. The USA, during the Gilded Age, is a turbulent place. On the East Coast springs up a modern metropolis, while in the west, cowboys and robber barons fight for their business. The new era is coming, and this is the last right moment for the circus to flourish!
About Juggler Games Juggler Games is an independent video game developer based in Warsaw, Poland, best known for My Memory of Us – a touching tale of friendship during times of war. Our goal is to tell meaningful stories that convey our unique artistic vision. Find out more at https://www.jugglergames.com
KLABATER KLABATER is a global developer and publisher. As a publishing house, we take the load off developer’s shoulders, so they can focus on developing their vision into a successful game. In 2018, we expanded the scope of activity, the result of that is the birth of an in-house development studio. Find out more at https://klabater.com
Systemic Reaction’s Co-op Dino Shooter Second Extinction Comes to Xbox Game Preview This Spring
STOCKHOLM — Feb. 18, 2021 — Systemic Reaction has announced that the co-op multiplayer FPS Second Extinction will come to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One via Xbox Game Preview in spring 2021. Squad up with a range of powerful weapons and fight on your own or with friends against monstrous dinosaurs long thought extinct — now mutated and deadlier than ever!
“Since the launch of Second Extinction in Steam Early Access, we have been able to add new features and tweak old ones with greater confidence, building something better with each update. It only feels right to finally say how excited we are that Second Extinction is coming to the Xbox Game Preview program this spring! We can’t wait to welcome Xbox players to the community,” said Simon Vickers, Game Director at Systemic Reaction.
Second Extinction pits teams of up to three players against swarms of bloodthirsty dinos in fast-paced battles across Earth’s post-apocalyptic wastelands. The War Effort is Second Extinction’s community-driven global metagame: by completing missions and activities around the map, you’ll directly influence the threat level, and challenges players all over the world will face. Players can dive into Second Extinction at 4K/60 FPS on Xbox Series X, experience mobile gaming via xCloud support, and enjoy more features to come!
Second Extinction released on Steam Early Access in fall 2020. Since then, the game has continued to grow through frequent content updates guided by community feedback, introducing new weapons, challenges, dino mutations, War Effort emergence events, gameplay improvements, and much more. The game’s next update, Pre-Season 3, will go live on February 24 on PC.
Small but fierce, we started as a group of veterans from within Avalanche Studios Group. Based in Stockholm and Malmö, we focus on crafting new and empowering games with unique settings. Drawing from our experiences within the industry, we want to create games that appeal both to us, and to you — our players. We want to play in a sandbox that lets your creativity thrive.
Our focus is freedom, exploration, and a drive to create games like the ones that kept us up at night as kids. We’ve got Generation Zero launched and Second Extinction in Steam Early Access — with even more to come. Join us in the sandbox!
