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Star Citizen’s First Dynamic Event Launches Today with Massive Server-wide Space Battles Featuring Capital Ships

Who:

Cloud Imperium Games (CIG), developers of Star Citizen, are a new kind of independent studio dedicated to delivering AAA games outside the established publisher system. CIG was founded in 2012 by renowned visionary game developer Chris Roberts and continues to shift the paradigm of the game development process offering their community an unprecedented level of visibility and interaction with product development.

What:

CIG is calling on all pilots to join the fight against the terrorist organization known as “XenoThreat” in the game’s first-ever, server-wide Dynamic Event. Unmatched in size, scope, and scale for any prior event in Star Citizen to-date, the “Assault on Stanton” Dynamic Event features multiple phases scheduled to play out over multiple days as pilots band together and rally to the defense of the Stanton System.

This will be the first time Star Citizen pilots will have the chance to join forces with the UEE Navy and lead assaults against enemy capital ships. Expect large-scale encounters featuring AI controlled fleets including capital ships.

Follow the Star Citizen team on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitch — and visit www.robertsspaceindustries.com for updates on today’s Assault on Stanton Dynamic Event launch.

When:

Star Citizen Dynamic Event Start Times: Following the recent “XenoThreat” warning to all Star Citizen pilots, the Assault on Stanton Dynamic Event is underway today, Friday, February 5.

Event Duration:The duration of Dynamic Events is expected to play out over the course of a series of days. However, its final length will be dependent on player participation and progress through multiple exciting phases.

Where:

To join the Assault on Stanton Dynamic Event, Star Citizen pilots should log in and check for an alert from the Civilian Defense Force (CDF). A CDF liaison will automatically provide further instructions within the game.

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MASTER YOUR SKILLS AND UNLEASH YOUR inner DARKNESS IN Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition, available TODAY

Formidable foes await. Do you have what it takes to survive their wrath?

Check out our review for NIOH 2 – The Complete Edition here:

Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition Review

Hertfordshire, 5th February 2021 – KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Team NINJA are proud to release the PC version of their highly anticipated dark fantasy action-RPG, Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition, available today via Steam®. To celebrate the game’s launch, a cinematic launch trailer was released highlighting the PC version’s gripping visuals.

Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition brings one of the most celebrated action games of this generation to PC, offering players the best way to experience violent Sengoku-era Japan and the deadly Dark Realm. Experience the gripping narrative of the base Nioh 2 game, as well as all of the content featured in the three DLC expansions; “The Tengu’s Disciple”, “Darkness in the Capital”, and “The First Samurai”, through the eyes of a half-human, half-supernatural yokai warrior. In addition, players will have access to all of the game’s weapon types from the beginning of their journey, including those featured in the DLC – the Splitstaff and the Fists – allowing them to master their favourite weapon type and unleash their darkness against intimidating yokai adversaries.

Not only does The Complete Edition feature a wealth of content for players to dive into, it also enables them to enjoy the title with crystal clear 4K Ultra-HD support, alongside ultra wide-screen compatibility, HDR monitor support, and 144Hz monitor support complete with silky-smooth gameplay at a consistent 60/120 FPS on compatible systems*. Also included is full mouse and keyboard customisation support, gamepad compatibility, and the exclusive Valve Helmet armour piece.

Those who purchase their copy of Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition before the 26th February 2021 will be able receive the bonus armour sets, “Sohaya Deserter Garb” and “Ornate Gold Armour” for use on their adventure. To access these limited time bonus items, simply visit the ‘Boons’ section of the in-game menu and the items will be downloaded.

For all of the latest information on Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition, check out the official site, ‘Like’ us on www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames, and Follow us on Twitter @koeitecmoeurope or Instagram @koeitecmoeurope

* Features listed, such as 4K and 120 FPS, require a monitor and PC components that support these modes.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), KOEI TECMO has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com

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Unleash Your Inner Beast in Free Fire’s Project Cobra

Free Fire continues to evolve with a new patch, its next major event, and tons of rewards to celebrate a major milestone!

Singapore, February 5, 2021 – Free Fire, the world’s most downloaded mobile game in 2020, according to App Annie, invites Survivors to unleash their inner beast with the game’s latest patch and its next major event, Project Cobra. The event features a full in-game reskin, a special interface, and a host of in-game activities that will reward Survivors with a ton of free exclusive Project Cobra content.

In Project Cobra, Survivors will be introduced to Shirou, who is constantly working on evolving himself through battle. As he improves, his strength manifests itself into various Cobra effects. These become more visually impressive the stronger he gets, making him as stylish as he is deadly.

Shirou isn’t the only thing wrapped in style as Project Cobra players will find themselves completely engrossed in this event in a number of ways. These include a special interface, peak day activities, cumulative login events, and tons of in-game box drops with Project Cobra-themed rewards. Bermuda Remastered, which was introduced in The New Beginning, will be available in many popular game modes (Team Deathmatch, Clash Squad, and Gun King) as well during Project Cobra.

Along with the launch of Project Cobra, Free Fire received another major update that includes Clash Squad Season 5, the new Dynamic Duo System, updates and adjustments to Training Grounds, and major changes to the social system. This update makes it easier for Survivors to invite others to their game and accept or reject group invites while they’re in the middle of a game.

In addition to Project Cobra and its next major update, Free Fire is celebrating its achievement of becoming the most downloaded game in 2020 (according to App Annie) by offering additional rewards to all Survivors. Players will need to log into Free Fire between February 4 and February 8 in order to receive their special rewards.

Free Fire is an amazing game that continues to evolve thanks to its incredible community. Garena is proud to receive the support of each and every Free Fire player and it hopes to continue making them proud!

Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dts.freefireth&hl=en_US

About Garena

Garena is the leading game developer and publisher in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Latin America, and has expanded into other fast-growing markets globally. For more information on Garena, please visit https://www.garena.com. To find out the very latest on Free Fire, do head down to https://www.facebook.com/freefireEN.

Join the Guilty Gear -Strive- Open Beta from February 19 to February 21! Register online for a chance to get and early access to the beta.

Join the Guilty Gear -Strive- Open Beta from February 19 to February 21! Register online for a chance to get and early access to the beta.

The Open Beta for Guilty Gear -Strive-, the latest instalment in the critically acclaimed fighting game series, will be playable on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 from February 19, 4:00 am CET to February 21, 3:00 pm CET. The Open Beta will let players get their hands on 13 of the game characters in order to discover, train and fight against AI controlled fighters or try their luck online against other. The Open Beta will support cross-play between PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.

An online platform will also be opened starting today, allowing players to register in order to have to be able to access the Open Beta on February 18, starting at 4:00 am CET. The registration can be made here, while the offer lasts, as the number of Open Beta early access codes is limited.

For more information about Guilty Gear -Strive- game modes, you can watch this trailer.

Guilty Gear -Strive- will be released on April 9, 2021 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC. Players buying the PlayStation 4 version will be able to receive the PlayStation 5 version for free.

For more information about Guilty Gear -Strive- or other BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe products, visit our website or follow us on Facebook or Twitter, or subscribe to our YouTube channel.

UNLEASH YOUR RAGE NOW IN WEREWOLF: THE APOCALYPSE– EARTHBLOOD

Lesquin,France, February 4, 2021 – NACON and Cyanide are pleased to announce the release of Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood, a brutal beat’em up set in the World of Darkness. The game is now available on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Epic Game Store).

You play as Cahal, a werewolf, or Garou, from the Fianna tribe, who is forced to go into exile after losing control of his devastating rage. After years away from his loved ones, fate brings Cahal back to his former tribe, which is in mortal danger. He must fight again to find his family and save Gaia, mother Earth, from Endron International. Controlled from the shadows by the corrupting Wyrm, this multinational oil corporation is relentlessly ravaging the planet’s resources and leaving despair wherever it operates, threatening all living beings.

Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood is a violent beat’em up based on the three forms that Cahal can transform into, allowing for different approaches and varied play styles.

  • Homid Form: Used for stealthily neutralising guards and hacking into your enemies’ defences.
  • Lupus Form: Ideal for exploration and infiltration.
  • Crinos Form: Unleash your rage and sow chaos in the enemy’s ranks.

You will need to alternate between these three forms to bring Endron down.

Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood is the first action-RPG adapted from the eponymous horror setting. Mature, brutal, and complex, it invites players to embody Cahal throughout his quest of bloody redemption. He’ll play an essential role in the great war led by the Garou against Endron, a global corporation whose activities are devastating the natural world.
  Werewolf : The Apocalypse – Earthblood is now available on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Epic Game Store)

Check Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood on http://werewolf-videogame.com/

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Find all the NACON games and accessories on nacongaming.com

About NACON
NACON is a company of the BIGBEN Group founded in 2019 to optimize its know-how through strong synergies in the video game market. By bringing together its 8 development studios, the publishing of AA video games, the design and distribution of premium gaming devices, NACON focuses 20 years of expertise at the service of players. This new unified business unit strengthens NACON’s position in the market, enables it to innovate by creating new unique competitive advantages and achieve its ambition to become one of the world’s leading players in gaming. https://www.nacongaming.com/

About Cyanide
Cyanide is a French video game development studio created in 2000 and based in Nanterre. It has two subsidiaries located in Montreal and Bordeaux. The studio is known for its sports games, such as the popular PC series Cycling Manager and its console version, Tour de France. Cyanide is also the author of Blood Bowl (Sport/Fantasy, 2009), the adaptation of the famous Games Workshop board game; Game of Thrones (RPG, 2012); Styx: Master of Shadows and the sequel Styx: Shards of Darkness (Infiltration, 2014/2017); and Call of Cthulhu, a game adapted from the tormented world of HP Lovecraft (investigative RPG, 2018). More information can be found at www.cyanide-studio.com

About World of Darkness
World of Darkness is a transmedia entertainment brand encompassing a number of modern fantasy horror franchises, including Vampire: The Masquerade, Werewolf: The Apocalypse, and more. Through tabletop roleplaying games, video games, board games, literature, comic books, and more, these franchises tell mature stories in a dark supernatural fantasy layered over our modern world. Since 1991, World of Darkness has defined monster-perspective entertainment for a generation of fans. For more information visit www.worldofdarkness.com.    

Curious Expedition 2 Review

Curious Expedition 2

Developer: Maschinen-Mensch
Publisher: Thunderful Publishing
Platform: Windows PC
Release Date: 28 January 2021
Price:  $19.99 USD/$28.95 AUD– Available Here

Video Review

Overview

Curious Expedition 2 has finally left Steam Early Access. This rogue-like challenges players to dive into wild and fantastical lands with their merry band of explorers in hopes of finding valuable treasure to bring back to Paris. Along they way, they will help the famed adventurer Victoria Malin discover the secret behind the purple fog encroaching the islands.

Story

Stories in rogue-likes are always a bit tricky. The gameplay’s cyclical nature usually means the story is a little slow or completely non-existent. While Curious Expedition 2 is unable to completely escape the gameplay-related restrictions, the game does an excellent job keeping the game rich with story content. The decision to add story-based missions every three levels keeps the story reasonably fresh in the mind. The well written native groups and random events do an excellent job filling in the expected gaps.

The dev’s approach to the world itself is interesting considering the game’s understandably tricky subject of colonial-era exploration. For Curious Expedition 2, the writers imagine the world with a more modern lens. There’s a lot of scenarios that would have been extremely rare or completely impossible; however, the approach works because the game’s fantasy elements allow players to suspend their disbelief.

Gameplay

Curious Expedition 2 combines resource management with turn based combat in a rogue-like format. To start, players choose a party leader that will guide their group of five. Each potential leader has their own special objectives to fulfill. This allows players to choose a playstyle that suits them, whether they want to hunt every animal on sight or map out the entire island. The remaining four slots in the party are filled up by characters that can be recruited at the local bar in Paris, out in the wilds, or through a sponsor’s store. There are animals and humanoids to recruit, each with their own pros and cons. Animals are socially easier to deal with but have a lower power cap and less equipment slots compared to their humanoid counterparts. Each character has their own dice pool consisting of abilities and blank dice. Each die is one of three colours.

Party management is one of Curious Expedition 2’s strong suits. Trying to create that perfectly balanced party is challenging and a never-ending pursuit. There are so many randomly generated variables that have the potential to synergize in wonderful ways. On one hand, losing a party to a bad run is utterly crushing, yet on the other hand it provides some relief as players can finally start with a fresh slate.

Once players have their party, they will choose one of three sponsors for their expeditions. Each sponsor has their own reputation-based store and potent upgrades that will make future runs easier. I really like the special real-time sponsor events where players choose a sponsor to support and race to the top of the leaderboards. While it does not change the gameplay significantly, the race for treasure in exchange for extra prizes is a nice bonus.

The random expeditions are generated with their own set of goals, locations, inhabitants, events, and enemies. Moving around the island costs sanity. Players can use items or rest to regain sanity, but the price is often high. On the other hand, the consequence of traveling around without any sanity are punishing events that can seriously cripple or destroy the party. Insanity events aren’t completely unfair though. Players are usually given two or three warnings or low consequence events before the really painful ones start, creating some desperate scenarios when expeditions go wrong.

The fourth expedition is always a story mission that usually runs over multiple maps. These missions stay the same for the most part, but locations may change from time to time. Mechanically speaking, these are probably some of my least favourite missions simply because of the length. Expeditions that drag into 3 or more maps often cross the line between masochism and agony. The mission length is way too different from normal expeditions, making the experience a bit overwhelming. To make matters worse, failing a story mission means starting from the beginning of the long expeditions at bare minimum.

Combat is turn based where players roll their entire dice pool to determine what abilities each character will have access to that turn. The concept is deceptively simple but is surprisingly challenging due to the emphasis on figuring out the correct skill order to maximize efficiency. To compound the challenge, the consequence of small errors really adds up over time as healing items are limited and very expensive. The only concern is turn based combat can get a little repetitive once the ideal ability priority list is established, as enemy ability use tends to be predictable.

The game’s difficulty settings are excellent. There is a lot of flexibility for players to decide how challenging the expeditions are and how serious are the consequences are for failure. As a result, the game provides a very good learning curve for new players.

The controls are simple point and click mechanics. Everything works well except for a minor issue when cancelling abilities in combat. Depending on where players click, the game will either cancel the ability or show all sides of the die. I rarely needed the information about the die sides, so I would have preferred a less intrusive way to access that data.

Overall, Curious Expedition 2 offers really addictive gameplay. The highly random nature of the encounters feels challenging, but never completely unfair. The game is pretty generous about giving players a couple of strikes to make mistakes, but the consequences afterwards are equally brutal and entertaining.

Visuals

Curious Expedition 2 offers a solid visual style. The 2D art reminds me of older story books like Curious George with it’s slightly comical and bright take on the world.

Audio

The audio experience is enjoyable. The sound effects are good. The soundtrack is excellent but is hindered slightly by the low number of tracks.

Overall

Curious Expedition 2 is a very good game. While combat can be a little repetitive at times, the resource management and party system is fantastic. The story is nice for a rogue-like, even if the story missions can wear on a little too long. Combined with the strong audio/visual presentation, Curious Expedition 2 is an excellent choice for the gamer looking for a creative take on an eclectic set of genres.

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The Latest in GTA Online: New Mammoth Squaddie Truck, 50% Bonus Payout in The Cayo Perico Heist finale, Triple Rewards in Issi Classic Races, Free Cap, and More

Get a 50% Bonus Payout on The Cayo Perico Heist Finale
Plus the New Mammoth Squaddie Now Available, and More

If you’re looking to earn your kicks on the sands of Cayo Perico, all Cayo Perico Heist setup costs are waived this week, and you’ll earn an extra 50% GTA$ and RP top of your Finale take — whether you’re playing solo or with a crew. And if you haven’t taken on the latest Heist yet, get started with 25% off the Kosatka Submarine, which doubles as your Heist planning HQ.

The Mammoth Squaddie

Long gone are the days of playing army men with other kids. Now you play army men with grown-ups. And what’s more grown-up than giving each other a high and tight before piling into an armored truck, stripping to the waist, and making revving noises? It’s just like the old days, but your mom’s not there to make you snacks.

The Mammoth Squaddie, available now for civilian purchase from Warstock Cache & Carry.

3X GTA$ & RP on Issi Classic Races

American cars can be boorish and hulking — like a herd of elephants jostling for pole position. The Issi Classic, on the other hand, is the height of old-school British sophistication: tasteful, dainty, and prone to rolling at high speeds. Slip behind the wheel of the diminutive daredevil’s choice in any of the Issi Classic Races through February 10 to earn triple the usual payday.

Play to Unlock: The Enus Yeti Cap

Players who jump into GTA Online anytime this week can proclaim brand loyalty with the Enus Yeti Cap, handed out free of charge.

On the Podium This Week: Armored Enus Paragon R

Once you’re done sweating it out on the Music Locker’s dance floor, head back aboveground to the lobby of The Diamond to give the Lucky Wheel a spin and walk away with GTA$, RP, clothing, mystery prizes, and more. This week’s top prize on the podium is an Armored Enus Paragon R wrapped in the Doing Busy Work livery — previously only available as an award for completing all 6 Casino Missions as host and a presence that’s sure to intimidate anyone unfortunate enough to get stuck at the red light with you.

Discounts

For those making a move on El Rubio’s compound, look no further: the Kosatka submarine and its upgrades — including Remote-Guided Missiles, Sonar Station, and Weapons Workshop — are all 25% off this week. There are also discounts on a range of vehicles, including the Issi Classic.

Submarine Discounts:

  • Kosatka – 25% off
  • Kosatka Upgrades – 25% off

Vehicles:

  • Ocelot Stromberg – 30% off
  • Pegassi Toreador – 25% off
  • Weeny Issi Classic – 40% off
  • Överflöd Entity XXR – 30% off

Prime Gaming Bonuses & Benefits

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 35% off the Annihilator Stealth helicopter and a whopping 70% off the Progen Tyrus supercar.

To ensure access to future benefits, make sure to visit Prime Gaming and sign up.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

LEGO IDEAS® ANNOUNCES A SUPERSONIC FAN DESIGN CREATION: SONIC MANIA™ GREEN HILL ZONE

LEGO IDEAS® ANNOUNCES A SUPERSONIC FAN DESIGN CREATION: SONIC MANIA™ GREEN HILL ZONE  

Sydney, Australia – 5th February 2021: LEGO Ideas® announced they will be bringing SEGA’s® legendary speedster, Sonic the Hedgehog™, to brick form thanks to a concept design submitted by 24-year-old, UK based, LEGO® superfan Viv Grannell. Viv, also a passionate Sonic fan, created her design as a submission to the LEGO Ideas® platform, a LEGO initiative that takes new ideas that have been imagined and voted for by fans and turns them into reality.   

Viv’s design was inspired by SEGA’s critically-acclaimed 2017 platformer experience Sonic Mania™, and features iconic characters and environments from the game’s Green Hill Zone level. Once the design was completed, it achieved the prerequisite 10,000 votes from LEGO fans worldwide – before being greenlit to go into production by the LEGO Group.  

Talking about the winning idea, Viv Grannell said; “I’ve been invested in the world of Sonic for almost my entire life, and it’s such a perfect fit for the LEGO system that I spent about a year rallying support for it to happen. Having 10,000 people back my design was overwhelming enough, even with friends and family behind me, but having it be selected for further development was the most exciting secret I have ever had to keep!” 

The Sonic Mania Green Hill Zone LEGO Ideas® design will now go into the product development phase, in partnership with SEGA® and once finalised will be available worldwide. Talking about the collaboration, Jason Rice, Director of Brand Licensing, SEGA® Europe Ltd, said; “At SEGA, we’ve always encouraged fans to take part in the legacy of the Sonic franchise through their own creations and it’s wonderful to see the tradition continued through the LEGO Ideas® program. We’re thrilled to partner with Viv and the LEGO Group, and hope to inspire fans to continue creating their own unique Sonic the Hedgehog™ experiences for generations to come.”  

The Sonic Mania Green Hill Zone LEGO Ideas® design is the ultimate embodiment of Sonic the Hedgehog’s™ past and future as the franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary this June. Featuring a wide variety of elements inspired by Classic Sonic, the set will provide LEGO collectors and Sonic fans alike a truly supersonic LEGO experience.  

To find out more about the LEGO Ideas platform and see other designs that have been developed into products visit: http://ideas.lego.com.

ENDS

About the LEGO Group  

The LEGO Group is a privately held, family-owned company with headquarters in Billund, Denmark, and main offices in Enfield, USA, London, UK, Shanghai, China, and Singapore. Founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, and based on the iconic LEGO® brick, it is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of play materials.  

Guided by the company spirit: “Only the best is good enough”, the company is committed to the development of children and aims to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through creative play and learning. LEGO products are sold worldwide and can be virtually explored at www.LEGO.com.  

For more news from the LEGO Group, information about our financial performance and responsibility engagement, please visit www.LEGO.com/aboutus.  

LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, DUPLO, BIONICLE, LEGENDS OF CHIMA, DIMENSIONS, the FRIENDS logo, the MINIFIGURES logo, MINDSTORMS, MIXELS, NINJAGO and NEXO KNIGHTS are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2020 The LEGO Group. 

About the LEGO Ideas platform 

LEGO® Ideas offers fans the opportunity to submit their own brick creations with the chance to have their concept brought to life with the help of LEGO master designers and a share of the profits. 

About SEGA® Europe Ltd.: 

SEGA® Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops 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 Europe. SEGA wholly owns the video game development studios Two Point Studios, Creative Assembly, Relic Entertainment, Amplitude Studios, Sports Interactive and HARDlight. SEGA Europe’s website is located at www.sega.co.uk

BTS WORLD ADDS A NEW CHAPTER FEATURING HOSEOK IN FEBRUARY UPDATE

February Update Includes New 5-Star Cards and Special Events

Los Angeles (February 5, 2021)Netmarble today announced an all-new update available for BTS WORLD, the mobile game that allows the player to manage the career of global superstars BTS. Available today, the update includes the addition of “A One-day Miracle,” Chapter 6 in Season 2 of the mobile game following Hoseok as he spends a special and precious day with his pet Baekmani.

Additional features of the February update include:

  • Newly added 5-star cards
  • Increased chance of picking Empathy and Passion cards
  • Increased chance of picking Stamina and Wisdom cards
  • Special February in-game events rewarding various items, currencies and buffs:
    • February 7-day check-in event
    • Star Card UP Event, which increases the probability of star cards
    • Bonus time event with buff to draw mileage, gold and level-up
    • Free wings draw event, letting players draw wings for free every four hours
    • Special in-store item package sales

BTS WORLD includes ten thousand brand new photos and a hundred video clips exclusive to the game, and players are able to interact virtually with BTS as their manager through various interactive content.

For more information, please visit the official site [https://btsw.netmarble.com] or follow BTS WORLD on Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. Exclusive merchandise from BTS WORLD is also available on the Netmarble Online Store.

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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

About Big Hit Entertainment

Founded in February 2005 in South Korea by CEO and Producer Bang Si-Hyuk, Big Hit Entertainment’s core business focuses on music production, artist management and publishing. Big Hit’s business ventures incorporate and develop a range of content produced from top-notch artists’ IP, including global superstars BTS and its newest addition TOMORROW X TOGETHER. With its mission of ‘Music & Artist for Healing’, Big Hit strives to impart a positive influence through content while providing comfort and inspiration to music fans worldwide.

About Takeone Company

Takeone Company Corp. is an innovative content company that utilizes pop-culture within a gaming environment. Established in 2016, Takeone is leading the new genre of mobile games called ‘Cinematic Games’ that combines interactive game elements within a story concept based on both pop-culture and original IP’s.  The games include full motion videos and various visual contents that push the boundaries of next-generation storytelling.  Years of experience and knowledge in both storytelling and game development have led to the creation of cinematic games such as Take Urban, BTS WORLD.  Takeone is currently developing a series of future cinematic games for their next up and coming titles.  For more information, please refer to www.takeonecompany.com.

FIRST DRAGON BALL WORLDWIDE ONLINE EVENT: DRAGON BALL GAMES BATTLE HOUR TO START ON MARCH 6th!

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe 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 on March 6th, 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.

DRAGON BALL SUPER CARD GAME’s champions for each region (Championship 2019 tournament) will compete against each other.

DRAGON BALL LEGENDS will let pro players from the world tournament held two years ago make a triumphant return.

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 if 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 from Wednesday, February 3, 2021 until Monday, February 8, 2021 to be included in the final art piece.

The DRAGON BALL Games Battle Hour will be held online on Saturday, March 6, 2021. 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.

In January 2021, more than 6.5 million copies of the game have been distributed around the world (including download sales). Three years have passed since the game release with tournaments, such as the “DRAGON BALL FighterZ World Tour” being held, and to this day, players are still going strong 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 users 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!