A Closer Look at Real-World Fashion Brands Civilist & MISBHV in GTA Online

Whether you’ve hopped on English Dave’s private jet, spent any time on The Music Locker’s dancefloor, or checked out the recent pages of Vogue and WWD, you surely have noticed the real-world fashion brands introduced to GTA Online as part of The Cayo Perico Heist: Civilist and MISBHV. Both these esteemed labels come to us through our friends Keinemusik, whose connections with Berlin’s street culture run deep, beyond electronic music and into the intersections of art, fashion, skateboarding and more. Thanks to this partnership, both labels now have clothes available for you to buy at retailers across Los Santos in GTA Online.

Civilist is one of Berlin’s most revered and highly respected skate shops, bringing the finest hardware and streetwear to the local community, including its own eponymous in-house label. Civilist’s bond with Keinemusik is tight, and the crew even dedicated their own track to the brand, a thumping deep house banger that features in their Music Locker set.

MISBHV is a Polish streetwear and fashion label, known for its close ties to the underground dance music scene, both on and off the runway – boasting acid-bright tie-dye shirts and skin-tight bodysuits perfect for an all-night rave. You can check out Rampa’s contribution to the MISBHV DJ Mix series, Sonic Sculptures, over on Keinemusik’s website.

Keep an eye out for these collaborations when looking for new gear on your next trip to Ponsonby’s or Didier Sachs.

VZR Model One Headset for Audiophile Gamers Makes Waves Q2 2021

Debut Product by Former Apple Lead Audio Engineer’s New Company

SEATTLE — 8 Feb. 2021 — VZR™, a new audio products company founded by Apple’s former lead acoustics engineer, Vic Tiscareno, and veterans of the video game and audio industries, today reveals the VZR Model One audiophile gaming headset, with preorders and shipments beginning in Q2 2021. Visitors to the VZR website can sign up now to be the first to know when pre-orders begin.

The VZR Model One delivers natural, expansive, audiophile-quality sound and is particularly adept at accurately rendering immersive 3-dimensional soundscapes. Every component in the VZR Model One has been optimized to deliver class-besting performance and the Model One features the debut of a ground-breaking, proprietary and patented innovation called CrossWaveTM that truly sets it apart from competitors and more expensive audiophile headphones.

Commercially available for the first time in the VZR Model One, CrossWaveTM is a passive acoustic lens technology that selectively and strategically reshapes audio waves to emulate the way one would perceive the sound in real life without headphones, resulting in improved separation, openness and accurate 3D spatial positioning – all without digitally altering the audio source.

Competitive players will benefit from the more accurate, realistic positional audio, with the potential for improved in-game performance through superior spatial awareness and a greater ability to pinpoint small but crucial details like footsteps and gunshots. Proprietary VZR testing in virtual reality applications shows that the VZR Model One enabled subjects to determine the location of positional sounds more quickly than with competing gaming and audiophile headsets.

Even for those who play immersive single-player games or want a headphone that will let them rediscover their favorite music, the VZR Model One performs beautifully. VZR designed the headset to deliver the fidelity and detail of a studio reference speaker system alongside the warmth and openness of open-backed audiophile headphones – all in an affordable headset that offers best-in-class performance no matter how it is used.

The VZR Model One utilizes modular, high-quality, custom-sourced components, with standard 3.5mm connections for maximum compatibility and minimum latency. The detachable boom mic features a patent-pending noise-canceling design that ensures clear communication. The included headphone cable comes equipped with an inline microphone that activates when the boom is detached, and a mute switch.

Experts in gaming and audio tested the VZR Model One during its several years of development and endorse it, including Ed Lima, the BAFTA-nominated sound designer known for his work on Doom 3 and Borderlands, GRAMMY-winning musician and producer Anthony Ray, better known as Sir Mix-a-Lot, and many more prominent figures in their respective industries. 

“We meticulously designed everything about the VZR Model One, using years of research, decades of experience, and feedback from audio experts to refine the headset to maximize its performance,” said Vic Tiscareno, Founder, VZR. “From the drivers to the cable and earpads, we’re not cutting any corners to make the perfect headphones for gamers, audiophiles, and anyone who demands great audio.”

The VZR Model One will be available for preorder from VZR’s official website for $349 in Q2 2021. For more information on VZR and to sign up to get notified when preorders go live, visit the official website and follow VZR on Twitter. 

About VZR

VZR was founded in 2014 by veterans of Apple, THX, SRS Labs, Samsung Design Lab, and THQ. Composed of experts in the field of audio engineering and acoustic design who are fans of gaming and high-quality sound, the company sets out to bring WINNING SOUND to all. By utilizing decades of expertise in both hardware audio electronics and sound design to create state-of-the-art designs, VZR’s products meet the needs of competitive gamers and music fans without compromise.

PlayStation®5 Open Beta Launch to Coincide with Patch 5.5 Release

Following the reveal of Endwalker™, the highly-anticipated fourth expansion for FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online, SQUARE ENIX® revealed first details for Patch 5.5—the next major update for the critically acclaimed MMORPG, scheduled to release on 13^th April.

Additionally, the recently announced PlayStation®5 console version of FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is scheduled to launch into open beta on 13^th April, 2021. The  PlayStation 5 version will feature numerous upgrades from the PlayStation 4 version, including significantly improved frame rates, faster load times, 4K resolution support and more. Players whose FFXIV service account has a registered license for the PlayStation 4 version may download and play the PlayStation 5 Upgrade Version at no extra cost at the start of the open beta period, while new players can experience the game on the PlayStation 5 through the Free Trial. The full version of the game will be available on PlayStation 5 following the conclusion of the open beta.

Titled “Death Unto Dawn,” Patch 5.5 will be split in two parts and set the stage for the Endwalker expansion. Part one is headlined by the third chapter of YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse—the NieR-inspired alliance raid featuring the work of guest creators Yosuke Saito and YOKO TARO—alongside an abundance of new story and battle content, system updates, and more.

Additional details on Patch 5.5 content are outlined below:

●     New Main Scenario Quests – The story update—split into two parts—will pave the way for the Endwalker storyline.
●     New Alliance Raid – The third chapter of the NieR-inspired YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse alliance raid series.
●     “Sorrow of Werlyt” Questline Update – The thrilling conclusion of the Warrior of Light and Gaius’ quest to thwart the Empire’s warmachina development project.
●     New Trial: The Cloud Deck – Players can face off against the fearsome Diamond Weapon in this latest trial, which will be available in both Normal and Extreme difficulties.
●     New Dungeon: Paglth’an – Players can tackle this new story dungeon alongside fellow adventurers or a party of non-player characters via Trust System compatibility.
●     “Save the Queen”Questline Update – Alongside the addition of a new field area, “Zadnor,” players can further upgrade their Resistance Weapons to their final and most powerful stage.
●     New Unreal Trial –The next powered-up version of an existing primal will be unleashed upon level 80 heroes, providing players with a new challenge and a chance to collect unique prizes.
●     Crafter Updates –High-level crafters can look forward to new content in Patch 5.5 that will earn them special achievements and unique crafting tools.
●     Ishgard Restoration Update –Locals of The Firmament will periodically hold Fêtes to celebrate the completion of the restoration.
●     “Explorer Mode” Update –The Explorer Mode feature will be expanded to all Level 70 dungeons. Explorer Mode allows players to explore dungeons free from danger to capture striking and fun screenshots while enabling the use of mounts and minions.Players will also now be able to use performance actions while in dungeons, such as playing musical instruments.
●     Performance Action Updates – Players will now be able to change instruments at any time while performing, and a new instrument will be added.
●     Job Adjustments for PvE and PvP Actions, New Custom Deliveries, Ocean Fishing Update, New Mounts and more.

The recently announced fourth expansion pack of the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online saga, Endwalker, is scheduled to release Autumn 2021 for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Mac. Endwalker is the culmination of the Hydaelyn and Zodiark story, in which Warriors of Light will encounter an even greater calamity than ever before, and will bring an abundance of new content, including multiple new jobs, an increased level cap, vast new areas, adjustments to the battle system, as well as a variety of new battle, crafter and gatherer content.

Additional information on FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker is available here: http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/endwalker/

With over 20 million total registered players and a new expansion on the way, there has never been a better time for newcomers to begin their adventures in the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online saga. The recently expanded Free Trial now includes all content from A Realm Reborn and the Heavensward™ expansion (and updates through Patch 3.56), as well as an additional playable race (Au Ra), and three additional playable jobs (Dark Knight, Astrologian, and Machinist). Free Trial players can enjoy hundreds of hours of award-winning gameplay and story experiences equivalent to two full FINAL FANTASY titles, without limit on playtime.

Related Links

Endwalker Teaser Site: http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/endwalker/
SQUARE ENIX® Press Site: https://www.square-enix-press.com/
The Lodestone®: http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com
Official Facebook®: https://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyXIV
Official Twitter®: @FF_XIV_EN
Official Instagram®: @ffxiv
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About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 159 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 81 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

GODS WILL FALL DLC ROADMAP REVEALED

Sydney, Australia 9^th February 2021 | Deep Silver has unveiled full details of the upcoming DLC for Gods Will Fall, with three paid for planned content drops, along with free Dolmen Depths DLC.

Releasing in stages across Q2 and Q3 this year, each DLC instalment will include a full new level and God encounter, plus new items and skills and new warrior cosmetic items. A new weapon class will be included in each of the first two instalments of the DLC. There will also be some new features added to the overworld. The game will automatically update for those who own the Valiant Edition.

In addition, Dolmen Depths is completely free for all via a patch in Q2. Delve into a mysterious underworld of the Dolmen Depths and fight to bring a long lost warrior back from the beyond and into your party. A new, procedurally generated dungeon environment, brimming with enemies, desperate to keep the dead where they belong.

Gods Will Fall is out now digitally on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Nintendo Switch™, PC and Google Stadia.

For more information about Gods Will Fall, please visit one of the following official sites:

Website: GodsWillFall.com
Twitter: Twitter.com/Gods_Will_Fall
Facebook: Facebook.com/GodsWillFallGame                      Instagram: Instagram.com/GodsWillFallGame

©2020 and published by Koch Media GmbH, Austria. Deep Silver is a division of Koch Media. Deep Silver, Gods Will Fall™ and their respective logos are trademarks of Koch Media GmbH. Developed by Clever Beans Ltd. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

ABOUT DEEP SILVER

Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds by creating products of the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires.

Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island, and the gritty, post-apocalyptic Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include the next entries into the Saints Row, TimeSplitters and Dead Island franchises. Deep Silver also owns the development studios Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, and Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com

Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (software, games and films). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe and the USA. The Koch Media group has more than 20 years of experience in the digital media business, and has risen to become the number one distributor in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Kaspersky Labs, NC SOFT, Sega, Square Enix and Tecmo-Koei, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarters in Höfen, Austria Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux, Australia, Czech Republic and the United States.

All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.

ABOUT CLEVER BEANS

Manchester-based Clever Beans was formed in 2010 by managing directors, Martin Turton and Andrew Newton. Having worked together in AAA games development for many years, they decided to ‘go indie’ and pursue their dream of making fun games everyone can enjoy. Working exclusively with Sony as a second party studio, they completed the PlayStation exclusive game, When Vikings Attack in 2012. The first game to ever support Cross Platform play between PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation Vita, it was built using their own in-house engine, lovingly known as “Beans Tech”. Clever Beans has expanded with several industry veterans (and some n00bs) joining its ranks, as they continue to expand into a crack games development ninja squad. Since When Vikings Attack, it has mostly working on many uber-super-secret projects. In Summer 2017, Clever Beans released the PlayStation exclusive title “Wipeout – Omega Collection” for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro. Visit www.CleverBeans.co.uk for more information.

300% EXP EVENT NOW LIVE IN A3: STILL ALIVE AS PART OF MAJOR UPDATE THAT INTRODUCES NEW “SOMIUS” REGION FOR PLAYERS

Items valued up to $150 given to Players, along with Launch of Offline Battle ‘ALIVE MODE’ for Continuous Player Growth, Maximum Level Increases, and Upcoming Server Merges

LOS ANGELES – FEB. 8, 2021 – Netmarble’s latest update for its popular Dark Fantasy Open World MMORPG A3: STILL ALIVE officially introduces the previously-teased “Somius” region that is now open for Warriors to explore and conquer, alongside various in-game events and enhancements that are available for players .

The new Somius region introduces new quests, new territories for players to explore, and the first two floors of a new Corrupt Aselcan Ruins dungeon to conquer. To prepare for the Somius region, the maximum player level has increased to 140 and new level 130-140 equipment has been added to the game.

A new Offline Auto Battle – ALIVE MODE is also now live. Based on A3: STILL ALIVE’s unique AI Battle feature, players can use detailed strategy to hunt and continue the excitement of growing their characters’ strength even while they are offline. ALIVE MODE offers major alerts – including item achievements, deaths, lack of supporting items and full inventory – to keep players updated on their character’s status. ALIVE MODE also supports active gameplay timings that stand out from other auto battle modes that only feature basic auto-play and reward collecting.

In newly opened servers, players will be given a 3x Experience Boost, and can participate in a Bonus Time event. Various rewards, including up to 3x Heroic 6★ Soul Linkers, a Legendary 8★ Conversion Ticket, and a Heroic Accessory Chest, will be provided via the Somius Special Event, Adrasil’s Trial Ranking Event, and a new Guild Event.

To celebrate this major update, every player will be given an assortment of in-game items valued at $150 by inputting the coupon code ‘POWERUPA3’ so that they can continue enjoying A3: STILL ALIVE.

Other changes made to the game include:

• Apostle, Skill, and Guild maximum levels have increased to 60, 40, and 10 respectively, with one passive skill added upon reaching the player level of 140
• Equipment / Accessory Awaken Systems are added, so players can create Legendary★ Set Equipment from Legendary★ Equipment and Set Accessories for Ancient Accessories
• A new Raid, Twilight Cemetery, is now open for high-level Warriors. Warriors with Level 125 can enter Normal difficulty. Level 135 and higher warriors can enjoy Nightmare difficulty
• A3: STILL ALIVE’s original servers will merge into 5~7 new servers that are now open for each four regions
• Legendary Soul Linker Switch system allows a 7-Star Legendary Soul Linker now to be switched for a Level 1 Soul Linker of the same type with in-game currency

Today’s update also introduces various events, including:

• Somius Special Event (Feb. 4~18)
  • In addition to 14 Day Missions and a Raid EXP Bonus Time event, players entering the new servers will also see a 300% boost in earned experience, along with those who enter the Metium area.
  • Returning users will also enjoy a 28-Day Daily Check-In Event, along with a separate 7-Day Mission event
• Server Merge Event (Feb. 4~18)
  • Players may take pictures with as many guild members as possible, and share the picture to Facebook. The guild with the most liked comments will be rewarded 500x Blue Diamonds for every Member.

Set in an apocalyptic fantasy world of swords and sorcery, A3: STILL ALIVE is a cross-genre mobile experience that pairs the enormous and living worlds of Open-World RPGs with the extreme combat of Battle Royale. Players must be vigilant in an always-open Player vs. Player (PvP) environment as they fight against enemies with intense hack & slash combat and prove their mettle in a variety of PvP and Player vs. Environment (PvE) modes. A3: STILL ALIVE is beautifully rendered with splendid console-quality 3D graphics that are brought to life thanks to the outstanding optimization of the Unity Engine.

A3: STILL ALIVE is now available as a free digital download (with in-app purchases) on Apple’s App Store and Google Play, in 172 countries around the world.

For more information, please visit the official website and forum, and follow A3: STILL ALIVE on Facebook and YouTube.

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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

PUBG MOBILE LAUNCHES POWER ARMOR MODE PROVIDING NEW EVOGROUND QUICKPLAY OPTIONS IN VERSION 1.2

World’s most popular mobile game also adds new Matrix event and Valentine’s Day theme as part of update available starting today

LOS ANGELES– Feb. 5, 2021 –The world’s most popular mobile game keeps bringing fresh updates to players as PUBG MOBILEreceives an all-new quickplay game mode as part of today’s 1.2 content update, available for free on the App Store and Google Play.

The new EvoGround gameplay, Power Armor Mode, brings new high-tech Power Armor on Livik with extra abilities. Players can create Power Armor by bringing Nano Crystals and an Armor Blueprint to the Matrix base. Players will have two respawn chances as battling to survive. They can choose to respawn themselves with basic equipment, or have their teammates respawned at research stations.

The Extreme Hunt Power Armor increases chest damage reduction and backpack capacity, boosts arm damage reduction and melee damage, decreases fall damage and also unlocks the ability to spring.

There are three kinds of Power Armor with different abilities for players to obtain.

• Power Armor Chest: Increases chest damage reduction and backpack capacity.
• Power Armor Arms: Increases arm damage reduction and melee damage.
• Power Armor Legs: Increases leg damage reduction, decreases fall damage, gives the ability to sprint.

Assembling the full Power Armor set unlocks its ultimate weapon, the Dragon’s Breath Grenade. Similarly, a new Matrix event offers improved regional supply output, multiple airdrops and Life Detectors in research stations.

In addition to the new game mode, a new Dream Team Theme will be available from Tuesday, Feb. 9 to Sunday, March 7 to celebrate Valentine’s Day. When this theme is available, a pier leading to Cheer Park Island will appear, and a giant bunny doll with a heart will appear on Cheer Park Island. Players will be able to trigger Love Confession Balloons which will rise up into the air and display the name of the player who is being confessed.

Stay tuned for more details about the upcoming PUBG MOBILE updates, visit the official PUBG MOBILEaccounts on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

ABOUT PUBG MOBILE

PUBG MOBILE is based on PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS, the phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles and supplies, and defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone.

PUBG MOBILE is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play. 

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Hinwil, 8th February 2021 – The Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN esports team had a busy evening of competition in the second round of the 2021 Virtual Grand Prix Series, as Thibaut Courtois and Jack McDermott finished in P11 and P14 in Silverstone.

Earlier in the evening, esports pros, Daniel Bereznay and Simon Weigang, had done a fine job in securing high starting positions for the “celebrity” duo in the main feature race. Qualifying in P6 and 10 respectively, Bereznay and Weigang kept their cool in the hectic, five-lap race to make up places: both saved their ERS and tyres for the final lap, when they were able to climb into third and sixth places, good positions ahead of the main event.

Both Courtois and McDermott, aka PieFace, were eager to pick up where they had left off in Austria, both showing good pace in the opening event of the series. Real Madrid goalkeeper, Courtois, had a perfect getaway on the grid, muscling past Alex Albon and climbing to second, while football fan McDermott dispatched George Russell for P5. They both settled into a rhythm heading to their first pit-stops, but their races were once again compromised by the issues that hampered them in Austria.

A contact with a rival spun Belgium international Courtois around, costing him time and positions, while PieFace was at the receiving end of two time penalties for track limits. At the chequered flag, Thibaut crossed in P11, a mere six tenths away from a points-paying position; PieFace, who had stopped a final time to try and claim the fastest lap on fresh tyres, was 14th. Both drivers felt very unlucky about how their races developed, but spirits remained high as both enjoyed the wheel-to-wheel battles and their pace.

With one round remaining, in Brazil, there are plenty of promising signs to build on: both drivers are motivated to finish the series in style – as this incredible competition deserves.

About Sauber Group of Companies:
The Sauber Group of Companies is composed of three operational entities: Sauber Motorsport AG, which operates and manages the Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN Formula One team; Sauber Engineering AG, which focuses on prototype development and additive manufacturing; and Sauber Aerodynamik AG, which conducts full and model-scale testing in the factory’s state-of-the-art wind tunnel and creates ground-breaking innovations in the field of aerodynamics. The companies collaborate closely and share know-how to apply the expertise of more than 500 dedicated individuals at the headquarter in Hinwil, Switzerland, to all internal and external projects. Since its founding in 1970, the passion for racing has been at the heart of Sauber.

For more than 50 years, the innovative Swiss company has been setting standards in the design, development and construction of race cars for various championship series, such as Formula One, DTM, and WEC. Following its own Formula One debut in 1993, Sauber Motorsport AG has established one of the few traditional and privately held teams in the sport. After 25 years of competition in Formula One, the company launched a long-term partnership with Alfa Romeo in 2018 and enters the 2020 championship under the new team name Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN

The legendary free-to-play shooter is “coming soon” to the new platform

Today, Wargaming announced its plans to bring World of Tanks to Steam. Once live, both players of the regular PC version and Steam users will be able to fight side by side in the immersive PvP battles the legendary F2P strategic shooter is known for. The Steam version will be available to new accounts only but will feature everything its PC counterpart has to offer.

“We’ve always wanted to make sure World of Tanks was available to everyone, so it’s a natural step that we welcome the Steam community to our family,” states Max Chuvalov, Global Publishing Director, World of Tanks. “Soon, Steam users will be able to enjoy the hard-hitting battles only our game provides, and we really hope they enjoy them!”

For the first time, Steam players will be able to master more than 600+ vehicles, hone their tanking tactics and skills and experience World of Tanks’ unique combat. The Steam version will launch later this year. For more information, check out the Steam page.

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About World of Tanks

World of Tanks is the first team-based, massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to armoured warfare. Throw yourself into the epic tank battles of World War II with gamers all over the world. Your arsenal includes over 600 armoured vehicles from 11 nations, carefully detailed with historical accuracy.

Official website: worldoftanks.com

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 5,500 employees and offices spread all over the world. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Their flagship products include the massively popular free-to-play hit World of Tanks and the strategic naval action game World of Warships.

Official website: wargaming.com

PlayStation®5 Version of the Critically Acclaimed MMO Also Announced

LONDON (6^th February, 2021) – SQUARE ENIX® today unveiled Endwalker™, the highly anticipated fourth expansion pack for FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online, the award-winning MMO with over 20 million registered players.

Scheduled to release Autumn 2021 for PC, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4 and Mac, Endwalker features the climax of the Hydaelyn and Zodiark story, in which Warriors of Light will encounter an even greater calamity than ever before as they travel to the far reaches of Hydaelyn and even to the moon. In addition to bringing the long-running story arc that began with A Realm Reborn™ to its conclusion, Endwalker will mark a new beginning for the beloved MMO, setting the stage for new adventures that longtime fans and new players can enjoy together.

Endwalker made its debut during the first-ever “FINAL FANTASY XIV Announcement Showcase” asProducer and Director Naoki Yoshida presented a stunning new trailer which set the stage for this next chapter in the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online epic.

The trailer is available here

During the showcase, Yoshida also revealed the upcoming PlayStation 5 console version of FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, scheduled to launch into open beta on 13^th April, 2021. The PlayStation 5 version will feature numerous upgrades from the PlayStation 4 version, including significantly improved frame rates, faster load times, 4K resolution support and more. Players whose FFXIV service account has a registered license for the PlayStation 4 version may download and play the PlayStation 5 Upgrade Version at no extra cost at the start of the open beta period, while new players can experience the game on the PlayStation 5 through the Free Trial. The full version of the game will be available on PlayStation 5 following the conclusion of the open beta.

A trailer highlighting the PlayStation 5 version’s features is available here:

The new expansion will bring an abundance of new features, including multiple new jobs, an increased level cap, vast new areas, adjustments to the battle system, a variety of new challenges to overcome, as well as crafter and gatherer content. At the showcase, details on much of the new content and features were announced for Endwalker:

• Journey to Thavnair, the imperial capital of Garlemald, and even the Moon!
• New Jobs: Sage and more – A first look at the Sage in action can be seen here: https://youtu.be/ASTGVJLBX14
• Level Cap Increase from 80 to 90
• Expansive new areas, including Garlemald, Thavnair, and the city of Radz-at-Han.
• A New Beast Tribe: the Arkasodara
• New threats, including Anima.
• New Dungeons
• New High-Difficulty Raid: Pandæmonium
• Secrets Revealed in a New Alliance Raid Series
• New Small-scale PvP Content
• An Additional “Trust” System ally: Estinien Wyrmblood
• A New Residential District: Ishgard
• Updates to the Gold Saucer
• Relaxing Fun in Island Sanctuary
• New Gear and Crating Recipes
• Expanded Horizons via the Data Center Travel System

Fans can look forward to more information on Endwalker at the FINAL FANTASY XIV Digital Fan Festival 2021, scheduled for 15^th – 16^th May, 2021. This fully digital Fan Festival event will be streamed free of charge on the official FINAL FANTASY XIV channels.

For more information on FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker, including press assets, please visit: https://www.square-enix-press.com/

Having recently announced 20 million total registered players, there has never been a better time for newcomers to begin their adventures in the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online saga. The recently expanded Free Trial now includes all content from A Realm Reborn and the Heavensward™ expansion (and updates through Patch 3.56), as well as an additional playable race (Au Ra), and three additional playable jobs (Dark Knight, Astrologian, and Machinist). Free Trial players can enjoy hundreds of hours of award-winning gameplay and story experiences equivalent to two full FINAL FANTASY titles, without limit on playtime.

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 159 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 81 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. has announced that, with the support of SHUEISHA Inc. and TOEI ANIMATION Co., Ltd., it will be holding a worldwide DRAGON BALL broadcast online event, the DRAGON BALL Games Battle Hour for DRAGON BALL fans worldwide. 

The DRAGON BALL series is a worldwide phenomenon that spans all forms of media and merchandise including its popular manga series which has sold more than 260 million copies, an animated show that has expanded through more than 80 countries and regions around the world, as well as successful games, figures, and toys. The DRAGON BALL Games Battle Hour is the first-time multiple games will be highlighted at a single DRAGON BALL event and will feature a variety of programs delivering the best of DRAGON BALL, for an unforgettable day filled with excitement for fans around the world.

Three popular DRAGON BALL games take the stage! The greatest battles are about to begin!

The DRAGON BALL Games Battle Hour will feature three of the most fiercely competitive DRAGON BALL games available – the home console DRAGON BALL FighterZ video game, the DRAGON BALL SUPER CARD GAME trading card game released by BANDAI Co., Ltd., and the smartphone app, DRAGON BALL LEGENDS. 

Fans will be able to enjoy watching competitors from around the world represent each game with special teams and unique tournament formats tailored specifically for DRAGON BALL Games Battle Hour. DRAGON BALL FighterZ will welcome four top players from five different regions including Japan, France, US West Coast, US East Coast, and Spain, champions for each region of the DRAGON BALL SUPER CARD GAME Championship 2019 tournament will compete against each other, and pro players from the DRAGON BALL LEGENDS world tournament held two years ago make a triumphant return. These “can’t miss” battles for each title will be broadcast live across the globe in both Japanese and English. 

Experience the heat of battle with Online Arenas for fans from around the world to enjoy!

Fans from around the world can join the event by participating in an interactive online program that will be featured in tandem while the battles are taking place. The Online Arena lobby will allow participants to interact with other fans as though they were live in-person at the event. Fans can create a unique avatar and use the lobby emote functions to express their emotions and share thoughts about DRAGON BALL to others from around the world while cheering on players as they engage in heated battles. 

Programs featuring the best of DRAGON BALL 

Fans can expect several other exciting programs featuring additional products and merchandise from the BANDAI NAMCO Group to further enhance the event including a Mosaic Art Campaign. Fans can submit screenshots and pictures of their best DRAGON BALL game memories through Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #DBGameMoment starting Wednesday, February 3, 2021 until Monday, February 8, 2021 to be included in the final art piece. More details about the Mosaic Art Campaign and additional programs will be announced soon.

The DRAGON BALL Games Battle Hour can be viewed online on Saturday, March 6, 2021 starting at TBD PST. For more information regarding the DRAGON BALL Games Battle Hour please visit https://dbgbh.bn-ent.net/en/, follow the event on Twitter at https://twitter.com/db_eventpj_jp/ or on Instagram at https://instagram.com/db_eventpj_jp/

About DRAGON BALL FighterZ

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment and Arc System Works come together to bring to you spectacular fights like no other! Experience high-end anime graphics, and unleash high-speed ground and aerial combos just like in the “DRAGON BALL” series. Players can create their very own team of fighters, taking into account their unique skills and abilities, and test their mettle in 3 vs 3 tag battles to bring their very own dream battle to life.

Since its launch in 2018, the game continues to captivate players through tournaments, such as the “DRAGON BALL FighterZ World Tour” where players compete in heated battles around the world.

About DRAGON BALL SUPER CARD GAME

DRAGON BALL SUPER CARD GAME is a trading card game series released by BANDAI CO.,LTD in July of 2017 for the international market. The simple, yet strategic design of the trading card game brings the world of DRAGON BALL right into the player’s hand.

With more than 360 characters, the beautiful illustrations and high-quality cards that make full use of the printing technology produced in Japan are highly valued for their collectability. It is currently available in more than 40 countries and regions around the world (excluding Japan), and has gained overseas fans of all ages, from adults to children.

About DRAGON BALL LEGENDS

With over 40 million players worldwide, this smartphone game app features high quality 3D models, and fully voiced action-packed battles that can be played online with other players worldwide. Experience heated battles with a flick of a finger!