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Bloober Team Share New Video with Nine Uncanny Facts About The Medium for Xbox Series Consoles and PC

The Latest Video Showcases Intriguing Facts, Easter Eggs and Development Hurdles the Team Successfully Overcame During the Pandemic

KRAKOW, POLAND – Jan. 22, 2021 – Bloober Team, the studio behind acclaimed horror games including Blair Witch, Observer: System Redux and Layers of Fear, today released a new video featuring nine interesting facts about its upcoming psychological horror title, The Medium. In the final stretch leading to the game’s release on Jan. 28, viewers will be able to learn more about the game, its development, and the people involved. The Medium will be available exclusively for Xbox Series consoles and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store.

The latest four-and-half-minute video showcases a variety of intriguing and uncanny facts along with easter eggs about The Medium that players may have never heard about – some of which includes first concepts of the game that started in 2012, or how the game’s setting at the abandoned Niwa Hotel is based on a real hotel in Bloober Team’s hometown in Kraków, Poland. In addition, the video shares sneak peeks into some of the development hurdles that the team has endured during the pandemic, as well as useful gameplay tips and behind-the-scenes footage that haven’t been published before.

The Medium is a third-person psychological horror game that features an innovative dual-reality gameplay that has been patented by Bloober Team. Players will play as Marianne, a medium gifted with a number of psychic abilities, and explore the real and spirit world both alternatively and simultaneously to uncover a dark mystery masked by disturbing secrets, sinister spirits, and devious puzzles only a medium can solve.

Players can head to www.themediumgame.com to preorder on Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store at the price of $49.99/€49.99/£41.74 with a 10% off discount before launch. Players who pre order via Steam will receive The Medium Original Soundtrack (by Akira Yamaoka and Arkadiusz Reikowski) and The Art of The Medium (digital artbook).

Developed and published by Bloober Team, and rated “M for Mature” by the ESRB and PEGI 18, The Medium is Bloober Team’s largest and most ambitious project to date. Akira Yamaoka, known for his work on the Silent Hill series, and Bloober Team’s Arkadiusz Reikowski are working together on the game’s original ‘dual’ score, creating truly unique atmospheres across both worlds.

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About Bloober Team:

Based in Krakow, Poland, and established in 2008, Bloober Team is an independent game development studio with over 100 people strong. The company focuses on creating mature psychological horror games with deep storylines and atmospheric set-pieces, all resulting in a chilling yet memorable experience. Bloober Team has extensive experience and passion working on acclaimed horror games including Blair Witch, Layers of Fear and Observer, with The Medium and Observer: System Redux coming to the next generation platforms. https://www.blooberteam.com

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Borderlands® 3 Mayhem Continues with Three Weeks of Arms Race Mini-Events

Starting January 22, three consecutive Arms Race mini-events give players an increased chance to gather a bounty of new gear

It’s Arms Race time, Vault Hunters! Enjoy three weeks of amped-up Borderlands® 3 mayhem with three consecutive week-long mini-events. That’s right, a new Arms Race mini-event each week starting January 22, making this the perfect time to jump into Borderlands 3’s newest gameplay experience.

Arms Race is a roguelike experience that’s fast-paced, challenging, and consistently remixed by randomised elements. You’re stripped of all your gear, passive abilities, and Actions Skills and dropped into a new zone where you’ll have to get loot or die trying. The action takes place throughout the Stormblind Complex: an expansive, decommissioned DAHL military base. As soon as you drop onto the island, you’re racing against the clock to grab the best gear you can find and get it to an extraction point before you’re obliterated by the encroaching storm.

If you hope to extract the very best Legendary loot that drops exclusively in Arms Race, you’ll need to gear up and face off against Heavyweight Harker, the final boss of the Stormblind Complex. You can resurrect fallen co-op allies at designated respawn points, but if no one’s around to revive you, your run is over and any loot you failed to extract is gone forever.

The upcoming mini-events are available to all players who own the Designer’s Cut* add-on or Season Pass 2*, which currently includes Designer’s Cut plus additional cosmetic content and will also include the all new Director’s Cut add-on upon its release this spring. Both Season Pass 2 and the Designer’s Cut add-on are now available for purchase across PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S:

  • Week 1 – Clear Skies

Week one kicks off January 22 at 4AM AEDT with the Clear Skies mini-event, during which the encroaching storm will take longer to close in. That means you’ll be able to safely explore even more of the map in a single run. In addition, all enemy types are more likely drop rare gear when killed during this event, so be sure to take down every enemy in sight.

  • Week 2 – Extra Extra Extraction

Incoming! With the Extra Extra Extraction mini-event starting January 29 at 4AM AEDT, Air Drops will have a greatly increased chance to drop DAHL Chests, creating more opportunities to score Arms Race-exclusive gear. Plus, extraction stations will offer additional slots, allowing you to extract even more gear out of Arms Race.

  • Week 3 – Gear Rush

The third mini-event, Gear Rush, launches February 5 at 4AM AEDT. During the Gear Rush mini-event, Rare Chests are more likely to appear in Arms Race, and the Green DAHL chests located at major points of interest in the Stormblind Complex have an increased chance to contain Arms Race-exclusive gear. But make sure you don’t spend too long admiring the gear you find because the Murdercane will be closing in at a quicker pace.

And just a reminder: Borderlands 3’s next-gen upgrade is now available for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. All players who own or purchase both a copy of the game and a next-gen console will be able to download the upgrade within the same console family for free. Players who own a physical disc of Borderlands 3 will need the Xbox Series X or standard PlayStation 5 console model that includes a disc drive to take advantage of this feature.

Borderlands 3 is available now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. For assets and additional information, please visit newsroom.2k.com or borderlands.com.

*Requires a copy of the base game to play.

2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

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MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS – THE OFFICIAL VIDEOGAME 4 IS AVAILABLE FOR DIGITAL PRE-ORDER

MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS – THE OFFICIAL VIDEOGAME 4 IS AVAILABLE FOR DIGITAL PRE-ORDER

IN FIRST LINE TO BE A PRO

Sydney, Australia, January 22nd 2021Milestone have announced that Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 4 is available for digital pre-order on STEAM, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One. On consoles, players will have access to two different version of the game, Standard and Special Edition, each one with dedicated bonuses. In specific:

Standard Edition

  • Full Game
  • Customization Pack Patriot

Special Edition

  • Full Game
  • Season Pass
  • Customization Pack Patriot
  • Customization Pack Neon
  • 3-day early access

On Steam, the pre-order will guarantee a 10% discount on the full game’s price along with the Customization Pack Patriot.

In the latest features trailer, Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 4 shows all the new features that will make the game the most ambitious in the series. A brand-new Career Mode structure to start player’s path from the Supercross Futures to reach 250SX and 450SX categories, challenging the most famous Pro riders ever in the franchise history. The skill three will be one of the protagonists of the Career, affecting rider’s performance during all the races. Players can upgrade and manage the skill three earning points during races, special events, trainings and fulfilling the Journal, a series of special objectives to show who is the best.

The new Compound is a place where roaming free in Solo or with friends in Co-Op. On this incredible detailed island, players will find challenges and collectibles to discover. Last but not least, the beloved Track Editor is back with more customisation modules, created form 2020 Official Tracks. This year with new cosmetic options including Tuff Blox, Starting Gate structures, Finish Line and Leaders Pillars, aiming to improve realism and express creativity.

As always in the franchise, players will be able to customise their riders with tons of content, thanks to more than 110 official brands for cosmetic and performance customisations for both rider and bike. Also, the Online Mode will feature a lag-free and engaging Multiplayer experience thanks to Dedicated Servers.

Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 4 will be available worldwide starting March 11th, 2021 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC®/STEAM and Google Stadia.

About Milestone

Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest established racing game developers in the world.  The 200-people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™ and MXGP – The Official Motocross Videogame as well as own IPs Ride and Gravel.

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RESIDENT EVIL™ VILLAGE COMING MAY 7, 2021; NEW DETAILS REVEALED IN RESIDENT EVIL SHOWCASE PROGRAM

SYDNEY – January 22, 2021 – In today’s Resident Evil™ Showcase digital program, Capcom unveiled key details about its highly anticipated survival horror title Resident Evil™ Village, the eighth main entry in the genre-defining Resident Evil franchise. Capcom confirmed Resident Evil Village will be available worldwide May 7, 2021 on PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam, alongside the newly revealed PlayStation® 4 and Xbox One platform options. Resident Evil Village will be eligible to upgrade from PlayStation 4 to the digital PlayStation 5 version and will support Smart Delivery for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. New details were also shared with the first extended gameplay footage showcase, along with the announcement of the multiplayer Resident Evil™ Re:Verse game to celebrate the franchise’s 25th anniversary. Starting today, pre-orders kick off and PlayStation 5 owners can get a sneak peek of the mysterious, beautiful Castle Dimitrescu in Resident Evil Village with the stand-alone Maiden demo.

Resident Evil Village continues the story of Ethan Winters, first set in motion in Resident Evil™ 7 biohazard. The latest entry combines pulse-pounding action with signature survival horror gameplay synonymous with the Resident Evil series. In today’s first extensive look at gameplay, the development team revealed several new details including some features which harken back to fan-favorite elements from previous Resident Evil games. Protagonist Ethan will now be able to purchase and sell items, buy recipes for crafting, and customize weapons with a merchant dubbed “The Duke.” Using materials found throughout the game, he will be able to craft invaluable consumables needed to survive the terrors of the village. Utilising these provisions will also involve more strategic planning, with a revised inventory system based on space management that may be familiar to series fans.

The diverse cast of enemies appearing in today’s digital program are just a few revealed from Resident Evil Villageso far. Ethan will face off against many threats such as fast-moving creatures that relentlessly stalk him and Lady Dimitrescu’s mysterious daughters who can transform into swarms of insects. The game’s disparate lineup of adversaries will have their own distinctive ways of attacking, so players will need to adapt their strategies with quick decisions on when to attack, guard or flee in order to survive. Ethan has a new kick move in his arsenal to create distance from enemies and buy precious time to decide his next move.

Starting today, PlayStation 5 owners can get an exclusive sneak peek of the castle area from Resident Evil Village with the Maiden demo. This stand-alone experience is separate, but showcases the stunning visuals and 3D Audio that await in the main game. As the Maiden, players will need to rely solely on their wits to make their escape in this tension-filled demo, as they’ll have no way to fight or defend themselves. A separate new demo for all platforms will be available later this spring.

In celebration of the Resident Evil franchise’s 25th anniversary, which kicks off in March 2021, Capcom announced Resident Evil Village will include access to a free multiplayer experience titled Resident Evil Re:Verse coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players can access the game through backwards compatibility. This thank you bonus to fans features striking comic-style visuals and sets popular Resident Evil characters against each other in four to six-player deathmatch battles in iconic Resident Evil locations. Players can choose from a fan-favorite roster, each with their own unique skillsets to master. When players are defeated in combat, their character respawns by mutating into a bioweapon to enact revenge on their foes. More information on Resident Evil Re:Verse will be shared at a later time.

The entirety of today’s Resident Evil Showcase is available on demand on the official Resident Evil YouTube channel.

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ABOUT CAPCOM

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com or www.capcom-europe.com.

Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter and Resident Evil are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd., in the U.S. and/or other countries. Street Fighter is a trademark and/or registered trademark of Capcom U.S.A., Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark or trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

ABOUT TURN LEFT DISTRIBUTION
TLD is a software and accessories distributor providing quality, innovative interactive software titles and accessories across Australia and New Zealand. The company’s main objective is to provide its clients and customers with category leading software and accessories brands that deliver a highly satisfying entertainment experience.

The Latest in GTA Online: New Vapid Slamtruck, Double Rewards in the Bunker Series and Gunrunning Sales, Free Tee Unlock, and More

Introducing the Vapid Slamtruck, a Stuntman’s Fever Dream

Plus Double Rewards on the Bunker Series, a Vintage Vapid Tee for Collectors, and More

Due to a recent spate of accidents involving this model, Vapid wants to remind any potential buyers that a common side effect of driving the Slamtruck is the constant stream of idiots attempting to clear your ramp on the freeway. See one coming? For the love of god, duck.

The Vapid Slamtruck, now available from Southern San Andreas Super Autos.

2X GTA$ & RP On The Bunker Series

The best fun is underground. In the case of the Bunker Series, we mean that literally: head deep under the earth’s crust and shoot it out in a high-tech shelter built to withstand a thermonuclear Judgment Day. What’s not relaxing about that? To sweeten the deal, all subterranean modes included in the Bunker Series are dishing out double the usual payout to all combatants.

2X GTA$ & RP On Gunrunning Sales

If you’d rather make moves above the surface, you can always offload some of your precious contraband via Gunrunning Sales – they’re paying out 2X GTA$ & RP all week long. Satisfying demand has never felt so good. And should your lab rats need a boost, all Gunrunning Research speeds are doubled through January 27th, as well.

Faded Vapid Tee For Veteran Players

Brand loyalty is a valuable commodity these days. As a reward for their continued allegiance, players who already claimed the Vapid Tee during a previous GTA Online event will receive a rare Faded Vapid Tee, free of charge. This is the kind of irreplaceable vintage that collectors pay top dollar for – cherish it accordingly.

Podium Vehicle: Vapid Peyote Custom

Once you stumble out of your king-sized bed in the Penthouse, stop by the lobby of The Diamond Casino & Resort and give the Lucky Wheel a spin. This week, you could walk away with the keys to the Vapid Peyote Custom, an old-school lowrider and a carjacker’s dream.

DISCOUNTS

Those looking to drop off the grid and build a lair of their own would be wise to take advantage of the discounts on Bunkers and their customizations this week, as well as the sales on vehicles to fill up garage space and keep you company in the cavernous hallways of your subterranean safehouse. The full list of discounts follows below.

Bunkers – 40% off

Bunker Modifications & Upgrades – 30% off

Vehicles:

  • Vapid Winky – 25% off
  • Vapid GB200 – 40% off
  • Vapid Caracara – 40% off
  • Vapid Caracara 4×4 – 40% off
  • HVY APC – 40% 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: this week it’s a staggering 80% off of the Pegassi Osiris and 70% off the Progen PR4. To ensure access to future benefits, make sure to visit Prime Gaming and sign up.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

WWE® SuperCard Royal Rumble Celebration Starts Now!

Royal Rumble 2021 event introduces new card tier, boosts, bonuses and more

2K announced today the debut of the Royal Rumble ‘21 card tier in WWE® SuperCard, the collectible card-battling game from Cat Daddy Games. The new tier features 60+ WWE Superstars, Legends and Hall of Famers, including the debut of Dominik Mysterio as part of a new quest, plus AJ Styles, Edge, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Charlotte Flair, Adam Cole and more.

In addition to the new card tier, from January 22-February 2, WWE SuperCard players can experience a series of Royal Rumble themed in-game events, boosts and bonuses. Now is also the perfect time to revisit WWE SuperCard’s Royal Rumble mode, which features Men’s and Women’s Division variants. Players battle each other over 16 rounds, tossing each other’s cards over the top rope. The player with the most victory points wins, but to make the action more exciting, the last round rewards three additional victory points to the winner.

Players can retrieve a free rewards pack* in the in-game store when they login between January 27 at 7 a.m. and February 3 at 6 a.m. AEDT. This pack contains a Rey Mysterio Royal Rumble ‘20 card, a cardback, 1000 SuperCoins, and 25 draft picks. Limit one per account. Available in all territories where WWE SuperCard is available.

For more information on the WWE SuperCard series and 2K, visit wwe.2k.com/supercard, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter and Instagram or subscribe on YouTube.

WWE SuperCard requires iOS 11.0 or later for iOS devices, including iPhone and iPad, as well as requires Android 4.2.1 and up for Android devices. App includes optional in-game purchases.

*Offer available to new and current users who log in to WWE SuperCard between 7 a.m. AEDT on 27/1/21 and 6 a.m. AEDT on 3/2/21. Offer is for one (1) Royal Rumble Rey Mysterio card, 1000 SuperCoins, 25 draft picks, and a Royal Rumble card back. Rewards can be redeemed in-game on the store section. One offer per account only. Terms apply. Void where prohibited.

Cat Daddy Games is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

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ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights Enters Steam Early Access Today

Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox Versions Launch Alongside Steam v1.0 in Q2 2021

TOKYO – Jan. 21, 2020 – ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights, the dark fantasy metroidvania fairy tale from publisher Binary Haze Interactive, embarks on its Steam Early Access journey for Windows PC today. Explorers can now traverse the first three of at least eight areas in the final game.

Developers Live Wire, Adglobe Tokyo and Adglobe Montreal Studio will launch ENDER LILIES on PlayStation 5™ via backwards compatibility with the native PlayStation 4™ app, Xbox Series X|S™, and Nintendo Switch™ in Q2 2021 alongside the Steam 1.0 launch. An Xbox One™ version is also tentatively planned.

After waking up alone in a church with no memory of recent events, priestess Lily finds the surrounding hamlet and woods occupied only by the undead. A cursed rain falls upon the Ruined Kingdom, and only Lily can purify the corruption and free its denizens from the blight. Guide the priestess through areas beautifully illustrated in a Japanese dark fantasy aesthetic in search of the source of trouble. 

Defeat challenging bosses, then exorcise them to receive visions showing glimpses of the past and recruit the fallen champions as equippable companions. Mix and match their souls to create a ghostly bodyguard squad perfect for every situation, from directed ranged and melee attacks or autonomous assaults on any foes unfortunate enough to come within reach.

Mili, musical veteran of anime shows such as Ghost in the Shell and Goblin Slayer as well as rhythm games with millions of fans like Cytus and Deemo, contributes haunting melodies to ENDER LILIES. Sound effects by former Sega producer Keiichi Sugiyama, whose past work includes franchises like Rez and Skies of Arcadia, complete the poignant audio for the title.

“Mili and Sugiyama-san have been amazing partners for ENDER LILIES. Their work, combined with our artists’ gorgeous vision, creates an immersive dark fantasy atmosphere,” said Hiroyuki Kobayashi, CEO, Binary Haze Interactive. “Action RPG fans will find a lot to love, not only in the beauty of the Ruined Kingdom, but also in the tight and fast-paced gameplay.”

Purchase ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights on Steam for $19.99 USD / 19,99€ Euros / £15.49 GBP / ¥70.00 CNY. Enjoy the story in English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish (Spain), Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional) Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), or Russian.

For more information, please visit the ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights official website, follow @EnderLilies on Facebook or @EnderLiliesGame on Twitter, and search for #EnderLilies on social media.

About Binary Haze Interactive

Binary Haze Interactive, founded in 2020 by Hiroyuki Kobayashi, is a production and publishing company located in Tokyo, Japan and a sister company of Adglobe, a Japanese information technology, video game and 3D production house with global reach and an office in Montreal. Starting with ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights, Binary Haze will publish games from its sister companies with a focus on atmospheric settings for major consoles and PC.

Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny Characters Introduced in Latest Trailer

NIS America has released a new trailer for Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny and while the last trailer focused on the story, this one focuses on introducing the various characters that players will be meeting and controlling as they battle against the God of Destruction. This video, found below, also gives players a small sampling of how the characters will sound with the English dub of the game.

For those who haven’t been paying attention to the game, Zed is a boastful zombie that is on the bottom rung of the Netherworld ladder but thanks to his unique ability of Super Reincarnation he may be the only one capable of standing against such a menace. Currently Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny is set to be released worldwide on the Nintendo Switch sometime in summer 2021.

Resident Evil Re:Verse Revealed for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC

After unveiling the release date for Resident Evil Village Capcom went on to reveal a multiplayer add-on that will be included free of charge for everyone who purchases Resident Evil Village. Resident Evil Re:Verse as it is called will be playable on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions being playable through backwards compatibility.

Resident Evil Re:Verse is meant to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the series and will feature a comic style presentation and a number of popular Resident Evil characters that will fight each other in four to six-player deathmatch battles in iconic Resident Evil locations. Players can choose from a fan-favorite roster, each with their own unique skillsets to master. When players are defeated in combat, their character respawns by mutating into a bioweapon to enact revenge on their foes.

Resident Evil Village Releasing on May 7th, PS5 Demo Available Now

Today during a special short stream Capcom revealed a few key pieces of information and some new gameplay footage for Resident Evil Village. The new information is the fact that the game now has a release date and is set to be released worldwide on May 7th and that it will now be releasing on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as well as the previously announced Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PC versions of the game.

The company also announced that a PlayStation 5 exclusive demo called the “Maiden” is now available for players to experience the game’s visuals and audio design and while players may not have any way to fight or defend themselves, it gives them a chance to see a little of what the game has to offer. A separate demo will be made later this Spring for other platforms.

Finally the company showed off gameplay footage that revealed not only a number of combat mechanics and enemies that players will fight against but also a merchant, a number of powerful supernatural foes that Ethan will need to survive against, and more. The footage and a number of screenshots for Resident Evil Village can be found below.