Ignite Your Passion with the We Love Games Sale on GOG.COM

• 2500+ deals up to 92% off • Highest discount yet on The Witcher 3

• Commander Keen Complete Pack now available

February 10th, 2021 – There will be many warm feelings exchanged this week, and we also have a small confession to make: we love games! And we believe that you do too! That’s why this special sale on GOG.COM is our love letter to this wonderful form of entertainment we all enjoy so much.

For starters, we have a surprise for you! During this sale, you can buy Cyberpunk 2077 for 10% off – the first official discount for the game! Fans of great games will also be pleased to hear that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Game of the Year Edition (-80%) has received its biggest discount yet. As always, when you buy CD PROJEKT RED games directly on GOG.COM, 100% of the money goes to the studio.

If you love classic games, make sure you don’t miss the Commander Keen Complete Pack (-70%) release on GOG.COM. It’s a unique collection of 5 platforming games that is sure to make your heart race!

With over 2,500 game deals up to 92% off, everyone will find a game (or two!) to help keep their heart’s full and their soul’s warm, even on these cold winter nights. Here are some of the lovely discounted titles available during the We Love Games sale:

• BioShock Infinite Complete Edition (-75%)
• CARRION (-33%)
• Control Ultimate Edition (-40%)
• Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition (-60%)
• Frostpunk (-66%)
• Journey to the Savage Planet (-40%)
• Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders (-50%)
• Mafia III Deluxe Edition (-66%)
• Metro Exodus (-60%)
• Pathfinder: Kingmaker – Imperial Edition Bundle (-35%)
• Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun (-80%)
• Shadow Warrior 2 (-80%)
• Stronghold Crusader 2 (-80%)
• The Outer Worlds (-75%)
• The Surge 1 & 2 – Dual Pack (-70%)
• Vampire: The Masquerade – Coteries of New York (-55%)
• XCOM 2 (-92%)

Also, there are a few game collections that deserve your attention for a passionate gaming date:

• Old love never fades with classic titles like Broken Sword 2: Remastered (-50%) and Heroes of Might and Magic 3: Complete (-75%).
• Play together with fun multiplayer games such as The Metronomicon (-80%) and Saints Row IV: Game of the Century Edition (-80%).
• For the love of gameswith fun, challenging titles like Life is Strange: Before the Storm  (-80%) and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire (-50%).
• Bestsellerswith hits such as Children of Morta (-50%), Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice (-75%), and Hitman: Absolution (-80%).

Share your love for games and grab some great gaming deals with the We Love Games Sale on GOG.COM until February 15th, 2021, at 2 PM UTC.

Gamification Turns Long and Tedious Safety and Conditional Texts into an Interactive and More Approachable Experience for Users

Helsinki, Finland — February 10, 2021 — Presenting at the European Commission’s annual Safer Internet Day yesterday, virtual and social games developer Sulake, and the makers of Habbo, (which was recently acquired by Azerion), detailed its findings on how to make those long and boring, but so very necessary terms & conditions agreements more palatable for a younger audience within the virtual social platform. 

Sulake’s challenge for the Youth Pledge is to empower young users in Habbo to make informed decisions when playing, by increasing the transparency and visibility of its terms & conditions agreements. T&C texts are almost universally arduous, tedious reads that are mildly scanned at best and, probably more typically, not read at all before ticking the “agree” box at the bottom. However the information contained in the terms & conditions is nevertheless extremely important in ensuring a safe, smooth and fun user experience in an online platform such as Habbo.

As a 20-year old product catering to a wide audience of players from adults all the way down to 13-year-olds, Habbo has a passionate and active community and Sulake frequently involves the community in making decisions about what they want and how they want to engage with the platform. Sulake started by organizing a focus group of users between 14 and 24 years old to first gather feedback about why the terms & conditions are for the most part ignored and set out to make a more interactive, interesting and simpler way of communicating this important information to users through gamifying the T&Cs and integrating it into the new user tutorial. 

“In our goal of contributing to universal internet safety and transparency with our community we wanted to involve young players in this process to give them a voice in how they want to receive this information,” said Raquel Alvarez, Customer Experience Director at Sulake. “Unsurprisingly our focus group found the T&C texts long, boring, complex and repetitive. What we have now is a hybrid of tutorial and T&Cs that feature some video features with a bit of gamification to increase engagement and transparency, as well as overall understanding of do’s and don’ts.” Raquel Alvarez presented these findings at Safer Internet Day 2021, a landmark event in the online safety calendar which started as an initiative of the EU SafeBorders project in 2004 and taken up by the Insafe network as one of its earliest actions in 2005. Safer Internet Day is now celebrated in approximately 170 countries worldwide to combat emerging online issues and concerns from cyberbullying, to social networking, to digital identity.

About Habbo & Sulake
Sulake is a social entertainment company focused on providing a safe and fun online service for self-expression through its games, Habbo and Hotel Hideaway. Sulake was founded in 2000 by a small team of passionate people and now after 20 years, Habbo is still one of the largest virtual communities in the world, reaching players all over the world each month. With paying customers in over 115 countries and over 850,000 active users a month, Habbo continues to be a hugely popular and globally recognised brand.

Welcome back to your hometown with the ANNO 1800 season 3 pass

Shine a new light on your city with harbour, tourism, and new businesses in the new season for Anno 1800

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — February 10, 2021 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Anno 1800™, is releasing a Season 3 Pass composed of 3 DLCs, “Docklands”, “Tourist Season”, “The High Life”, as well as 3 exclusive ornaments. The Season 3 Pass will invite players to discover harbour trades, tourism, and manage big city-building heights. Players will experience a new way of exporting and promoting their cities thanks to modular warehouse district, tour busses, and skyscrapers. The new season follows two successful years, which saw 1.7 million players around the globe at the end of 2020.

“Docklands” is the first DLC from Season 3, releasing on February 23, 2021. Anno fans will transform their city by building a modular warehouse district, starting with the main building, which is inspired by the world-famous “Speicherstadt” (the world’s largest warehouse district and an UNESCO World Heritage site in Hamburg, Germany). Docklands will also provide Anno 1800 with a new way of trading, allowing players to export rare goods and reinforce their economy. Alongside Captain Tobias Morris, who will be the link between the players and companies all over the world, players are given the possibility to encounter interesting exports and become a market leader.

Season 3 Pass will also introduce players to the tourism industry through “Tourist Season,” scheduled for Autumn 2021. Players, among others, will keep visitors entertained with enriching activities and delicious dishes from their best restaurants, while also setting up a tour bus network in their cities. “The High Life”, on the other hand, will teach Anno adepts how to manage a big city full of skyscrapers, and how to satisfy demanding citizens with new commercial goods and malls in Winter 2021. This will permit players to customise their Anno 1800’s Old World session with brand new elements, such as new monuments, hotel, restaurants, buildings, and malls to progress their city.

There will be two Anno 1800 Year 3 Editions, available as of today:

• Complete Edition Year 3: Features main game, Deluxe pack, and all 3 season passes
• Gold Edition Year 3: Features main game, Deluxe pack, and Season 3 Pass

These will be available, replacing the old editions.  In addition to the three DLCs, Anno 1800 will receive free Game Updates to accompany each DLC release, which will focus on improving the gaming experience.

Developed by Ubisoft Mainz, Anno 1800 has allowed players to evolve and gain new skills as a ruler. Players can create their cities –big or small — plan efficient logistics networks, settle new continents, send out global expeditions, and dominate their opponents by diplomacy, trade, warfare, and new tourist attractions. The Anno 1800 post-launch plan offers new adventures, challenges and tools to the players to sharpen their skills and succeed in Anno’s world. In addition to the Season Pass 3 content, regular updates are bringing new free content to all players.

Since its creation, Anno 1800 has been dedicated to incorporating the Anno community into its thinking process.  Players have been solicited to take part in the creation and the development of the game by giving feedback through the Anno Union. Once again, players will be requested to decide on what cosmetic DLC they want. This collaboration between players and the studio is integral to the development team to create the best fitted game for its fans. Providing Anno community with the most customised and pleasant game possible, satisfying both players who enjoy the strategic aspect of Anno and those keener on the beauty aspect, is an important task for Anno team.

Anno is available on the Ubisoft Store and Epic Games store for Windows PC. Season Pass 3 will be available for AU$29.95.

For more information about Anno, please visit: https://www.ubisoft.com/en-au/game/anno/1800

To join Anno Union, please visit: https://www.anno-union.com/

About Ubisoft Mainz:

The teams at Ubisoft Mainz are engineering Ubisoft’s biggest blockbusters. Operating from a historic city in the heartland of Germany, the studio develops genre pushing games like the acclaimed Anno 1800 and lends decades of expertise to AAA co-development projects like Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege and the upcoming Beyond Good And Evil 2. More information at mainz.ubisoft.com.

About Ubisoft:

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2018–19 fiscal year Ubisoft generated Net Bookings of €2,029 million. To learn more, please visit ubisoft.com.

© 2018–2019 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Anno, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries

Grappling Hook Platformer Get-A-Grip Chip Swings onto Nintendo Switch March 25

New PC Update Launches Alongside Nintendo Switch, Introduces Unlockable Skins

NEW YORK — February 9, 2021 — Get-A-Grip Chip, the charming and satisfyingly challenging grappling hook 2D platformer from Redstart Interactive, escapes ROBOCO Manufacturing via Nintendo Switch on March 25. Face new challenges and earn cosmetic rewards in both the Nintendo Switch and PC versions via a simultaneous update.

Like any other day on the assembly line, Chip and Scan-It Janet happily build Battery Bots. When a factory mishap damages Janet’s circuitry, the discombobulated droid destroys the floor in a flash. Now it’s up to Chip to save the lost Battery Bots and help Janet return to her senses.

Any other wheeled, land-locked robot would find ascending ROBOCO daunting, but not this chap. Chip’s head-mounted magnetic grappling hook makes vertical traversal a breeze. Roll across platforms then launch the hook to acquaint Chip with a fun little thing called the Y-Axis. Get-A-Grip Chip’s satisfying single-button + dual joystick control scheme ensures challenge arises from intelligent, intuitive level design instead of wrestling with that darn controller. 

With more than 200 Battery Bots awaiting rescue across 30 lovingly-crafted levels through five diverse worlds, Chip’s got plenty of work to do. Master the hook and fling through the increasingly intense Assembly, Incinerator, Abandoned, Innovation, and Shipping floors. Chuck Chip over chainsaws, launch over lasers, and even escape chases with Scan-It Janet.

Some Bots wait in plain sight while others are hidden in secret rooms off the beaten path. Sure, Chip can beat the game by saving only 120 bots, but why stop there? Get-A-Grip Chip’s Switch debut and accompanying PC update introduces eight new cosmetic skins earned by completing various challenges. Dress up in solid gold or don a vampire outfit, then strut Chip’s stuff and push those skills even further with per-level leaderboards that encourage further mastery.

Navigating treacherous terrain never gets too stressful thanks to an aesthetic inspired by cute retro cartoons. An eclectic score courtesy of Eva Lawitts’ project Stimmerman propels the platforming to new heights with a toe-tapping mix of loungey jazz, hypnotic hip-hop, and even surf rock. And the best part? No head-mounted magnetic grappling hook required to headbang along. 

“While Get-A-Grip Chip starts with an assembly line, we hope Nintendo Switch players will feel the love we personally put into making each level,” said Vicky Wei, lead level designer at Redstart Interactive. “Chip’s ‘just one more try’ nature makes it a perfect fit for the platform, and we hope PC players love the new challenges and cosmetic rewards we added.”

Get-A-Grip Chip launches on Nintendo Switch™ March 25 in English and Japanese for $14.99. For more information on Get-A-Grip Chip, please visit the official website, follow on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and join the Discord

About Redstart Interactive

Named after a simple but finely detailed bird, Redstart Interactive is all fun and games. Redstart strives to produce polished, high-quality games with attention to detail like their mascot. A hidden gem in the game development community, Redstart Interactive is a promising up-and-coming development studio.

For more information on Redstart Interactive, please visit the official website.

Limited Time Clothing Returns, Plus Bonuses for Collectors, Naturalists, and Bounty Hunters

Visit the abandoned freehold of Tumbleweed via this week’s Featured Showdown Series to take part in Shootouts, Hostile Territory, and more — and walk away with triple the usual prize purse of RDO$ and Gold.

Role Bonuses

Keep a trusty sidearm and lasso at the ready as you roam the plains this week, as all Free Roam Bounty Missions are paying out an extra 50% on top of the usual sum.

Collectors who go out of their way to complete the Lovers Collection this week will receive an American Wildflower Map and three Chocolate Daisies for their efforts and determination.

Naturalists who have read the Vitalism Studies pamphlet and stockpiled enough Harrietum Officinalis to transform into a wild buck or rabbit over the course of the next seven days will receive a Reward good for a free Coat.

Plus, enjoy traipsing and traveling through the far and wide of the West with free Fast Travel all week long.

And to celebrate love being in the air, all gunslingers who jump in to play Red Dead Online this week will receive five Chocolate Bars, five Fine Brandies, and a Gold Jointed Bracelet.

Limited Time Catalogue Additions

The Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue is bringing back a selection of clothing, available for a limited time only. Whether it’s an evening stroll with your dearest across the avenues and boulevards of Saint Denis, or a trek through the woods of Tall Trees, make sure to visit your local Tailor or peruse the catalogue during your travels to assure your outfit is appropriate. Whatever you do, be sure to browse these pieces before they’re out of stock:

• Chambliss Corset
  • Hitched Skirt
  • Gardenia Hat
  • Fanned Stovepipe Hat
  • Darned Stockings
  • Bowyer Boots
  • Salter Shoes
  • Irwin Coat
  • Clymene Coat
  • Tied Pants
  • Griffith Chaps
  • Danube Outfit
  • Tasman Outfit

Discounts

If you’re having trouble attracting the interest of an unrequited love, perhaps an updated hairstyle might help turn your fortunes around. Visit the Barber in Saint Denis, Blackwater, or Valentine this week for a 50% discount on all Barber Services.

All Tailors are also offering 40% off all Outfits, including Role Outfits — meaning there is simply no excuse for looking anything less than dapper.

Those looking for lethal weaponry, meanwhile, can knock 40% off the cost of the Improved Bow as well as all Shotguns.

As far as Role-specific discounts are concerned, Harriet’s Shop is selling Tonics for 30% off, and all Prestigious Bounty Hunter Weapon Variants are available for 25% off through February 15th.

Prime Gaming Benefits

Red Dead Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account to Prime Gaming will receive Rewards for:

• A free Bounty Hunter License
• An Award for the Trimmed Amethyst Bounty Wagon Livery

In addition, players who connect to Prime Gaming before February 15th will receive Offers for half off the LeMat Revolver and a Poncho of their choice, an Offer for a free Off-Hand Holster, plus 100 rounds each of High Velocity and Explosive Revolver Cartridges.

NEW DAWN OF X UPDATE BRINGS BATTLES, CONQUESTS, AND SUPER HERO UNIFORMS TO MARVEL FUTURE FIGHT

LOS ANGELES – FEB. 9, 2021 – Netmarble’s latest update for the popular mobile game MARVEL Future Fight adds a collection of new uniforms for fan-favorite Super Heroes based on the comic storyline establishing a new future of Mutantkind: Dawn of X. Additionally, improvements to Alliance Conquest and Timeline Battle, as well as enhancements to select characters in the game’s playable roster, have been made.  

Six new uniforms, including an X of Swords uniform for Cable, the Excalibur uniforms for Gambit and Rogue, and an All-New Wolverine uniform for X-23 will arrive in the game. Also, in honorof his 30th anniversary, the original30^th Anniversary Black Version and 30^th Anniversary White Version uniforms for Deadpool are now available for players to collect. Agents can also use Clear Tickets to upgrade a uniform’s EXP level starting today.

Alliance Conquest and Timeline Battle both received new improvements in today’s update.

A New York City-themed conquest area, and higher-level leagues for high-rank alliances, along with new effects and specials for various Super Heroes to use, have been added to the game. Changes to Timeline Battle also include a higher level ‘Challenger’ league, which high rank users of the current Vibranium league can now join. Additionally, exclusive rules and functions for the ‘Challenger’ league have been added to provide Agents with specialized battles.

Other MARVEL Future Fight improvements include:

• The ‘Realize Potential’ function has been newly updated for seven characters including:

Deathlok, Lincoln Campbell, Lash, Blue Marvel, America Chavez, Quasar (Avril Kincaid) and Anti-Man

• The ‘Awaken Potential’ function has been updated for Gambit, X-23 and Nightcrawler, with new Awaken Skills added
• Cable can now be upgraded to Tier-3 and has new ultimate skills

MARVEL Future Fight celebrated its fifth anniversary with over 120 million players across the world. The game is currently available worldwide in the App Store® and Google Play™.

For more information, please visit http://marvelfuturefight.netmarble.com.

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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 Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.

For more information visit marvel.com. © 2021 MARVEL

App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries.  App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc.

NBA® 2K21 and UnitedMasters Announce 10 Artists Chosen to be Featured on NBA 2K Soundtrack; 10 More to Come in “2K Beats: The Search”

The second international talent search had over 13,000 submissions with winners selected to feature on the industry-leading soundtrack

The 2K and UnitedMasters competition (“2K Beats: The Search”) reaches its halfway point today with the reveal of the first 10 winners, including the first artist from Europe, who are set to join the NBA® 2K21 Next Gen soundtrack. The winners were announced by UnitedMasters on Instagram and chosen by Rapper Jadakiss, Ronnie 2K, Producers Murda Beatz and Tay Keith.

The first 10 artists and tracks below will be added to the NBA 2K21 Next Gen soundtrack via an upcoming patch:

• Delly Everyday – Same Game (Phoenix, AZ);
• Caleb Isaiah – Legend (Grayslake, IL);
• Scotty Valid – UP (Covington, GA);
• Jupiter Ki – $20Mill (Portland, OR);
• Zane Smith – 24 Hours (Lithonia, GA);
• Kayo Porter – Never Miss (Jackson, TN);
• Smoovebeendidit – Hands Tied (Yonkers, NY);
• Skippa Da Flippa – Win Again (Davie, FL);
• 10k.Caash – Left Knee (Irving, TX);
• A1 Illa – Elevating (London, England).

The full list of songs available in the game can also be found on the NBA 2K21 Spotify playlist, which is updated throughout the year.

The final 10 winners will be chosen by Founder and CEO of Translation and UnitedMasters, Steve Stoute, and Boston Celtics All-Star Forward, Jayson Tatum, from the remaining submissions and will be announced weekly on UnitedMasters’ Instagram, starting from Friday, February 12. Once the final 10 have been revealed, they will also be added to the NBA 2K21 Next Gen soundtrack in a future update.

“Once again, the cultural connection between NBA 2K and musicproves to be a perfect way to celebrate and recognize new artists, basketball and gaming on a global scale,” said Steve Stoute, Founder and CEO of UnitedMasters and Translation. “UnitedMasters is always looking to support its independent artists with opportunities to reach new audiences and partner with the hottest brands. This competition has provided artists from all over the world the chance to be featured on one of the biggest games out there, and with more than 13,000 entries, we’re only just getting started.”

Submissions to the contest came from all around the globe. Independent artists from the US, Canada and UK made up the top three territories, while 2K also saw incredibly strong submissions from artists in other countries including Mexico and Australia. 

“What NBA 2K and UnitedMasters have put together here is incredible, giving talented artists from all over the world a platform to showcase their music,” said Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics All-Star forward. “Music means a lot to me, so it’s an honor to scope out up-and-coming artists and hopefully give them a break to take the next step. I can’t wait to hear what they’ve got.”

The NBA 2K21 in-game soundtrack sets the gold standard for music, with one of the largest collections of music ever assembled for a sports video game, featuring tracks from Damian ‘Dame D.O.L.L.A.’ Lillard and global artists such as Stormzy, Roddy Ricch, and Little Simz. The NBA 2K21 UnitedMasters competition winners are cemented in the top-rated and top-selling NBA video game simulation series of the past 19 years alongside today’s top musical talent.

For more information on NBA 2K21, please visit www.nba.2k.com, become a fan on Facebook, follow on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or subscribe on YouTube.

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

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Zordix AB (publ) (“Zordix” or “the Company”) has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in the French gaming publisher and game distributor Just For Games SAS (“Just For Games” or “JFG”). The purchase price amounts to a total of EUR 14 million and will be paid partly in cash and partly in the form of newly issued Series B shares in Zordix. The financing is partly conditional on a decision by an Extraordinary General Meeting.
 
The transactions in brief

● Zordix has today entered into an agreement to directly or indirectly acquire 100 percent of the shares in the French gaming publisher and game distributor Just For Games.
● The purchase price amounts to a total of EUR 14 million on a cash and debt-free basis, with an adjustment for normalized working capital. The purchase price consists of a cash portion of EUR 9.25 million and a share portion in the form of newly issued Series B shares in Zordix to a value of approximately EUR 4.75 million.
● The cash part of the purchase price shall be financed through a directed new issue, which the Board intends to conditionally decide upon, following the subsequent approval of an Extraordinary General Meeting.
● The part of the purchase price to be paid in the form of Series B shares in Zordix will be paid through an issue in-kind to the sellers of Just For Games, for which the Zordix Board intends to propose an Extraordinary General Meeting to authorize the Board to decide on.
● Remuneration shares in connection with the transaction have a lock-up period of eighteen (18) months.
● The transaction contains a variable additional purchase consideration that is based on EBITDA outcomes for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023. The total value of the additional purchase consideration is limited and paid out at a minimum of 40 percent in Series B shares. Series B shares issued in connection with additional purchase consideration will be subject to lock-up for up to a maximum of twelve (12) months.

Background and rationale

Just For Games is a leading French game distributor and publisher of games for PC and consoles. JFG distributes primarily in the premium segment and in close collaboration with international gaming publishers such as Microsoft, Maximum Games and Marvelous. Furthermore, JFG holds one of the largest game catalogs of Nintendo Switch games in France, and is the third largest player in Nintendo Switch game distribution. In addition to distribution, JFG owns a publishing business that has grown rapidly since its inception two years ago, and currently accounts for about 1/10 of sales. The publishing business has already established itself as number one in physical game sales within the back catalog. Just For Games is based in Paris and is made up of twelve employees.

The acquisition of JFG is a major step forward in Zordix’s strategy to expand globally, and the transaction opens up for further acquisitions, both within publishing and game development. JFG strengthens Zordix’s existing publishing activities and diversifies its operations. It is a transformative and complementary acquisition that strengthens finances and creates stability as well as room for continued growth.

“I am delighted to welcome Philippe and the whole team at Just For Games to the Zordix family today. Just For Games is an impressive entrepreneurially driven company with a top three leading distribution position in France, and a rapidly growing publishing branch. The company’s ability to grow by 30 percent each year is world class! Just For Games is an important step in Zordix’s ambition to deliver games throughout the whole value chain, from idea to market. This significantly sized acquisition creates a stable foundation for continued expansion, in which 2021 will be a very active year for us.”, says Matti Larsson, founder and CEO of Zordix.

Preliminary unaudited figures for the period January 1st, 2020 to December 31st, 2020 are presented below.

● JFG has grown by approximately 33 percent on an annual basis since its start in 2011.
● Sales for the period amounted to EUR 29.8 million, an increase of 30 percent compared with the same period last year.
● Of total sales, 89 percent consists of distribution activities, 10 percent of publishing activities and the rest of development activities.
● Distribution operations increased by 19 percent in 2020 compared with 2019, while publishing operations increased by 430 percent in 2020 compared with 2019.
● JFG’s profit before net interest income, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the period amounted to EUR 3.9 million.
● JFG’s profit before net interest and tax (EBIT) for the period amounted to EUR 3.9 million.
● The acquisition results in a group with pro forma LTM Q3 2020^* sales of approximately SEK 330 million, EBITDA of approximately SEK 45 million and EBIT of approximately SEK 43 million.

^*) Preliminary unaudited figures for JFG for the period October 1st, 2019 to September 30th, 2020 are presented for the purpose of describing a hypothetical situation as if the transaction had been completed as of October 1st, 2019. No synergy effects or integration costs have been taken into account in these figures. Presented financial information should not be considered an estimate for the current year, or the next twelve months. JFG has EUR as its reporting currency.

“This transaction marks the culmination of 10 years as an independent company, as well as the beginning of an exhilarating growth journey as part of the Zordix family. The whole Just For Games team, as well as myself, are very excited about combining forces and working alongside a highly talented Zordix team with long-standing experience in the industry.” says Philippe Cohen, founder and CEO of Just For Games. Purchase Price and Lock-Up Period

The purchase price amounts to EUR 14 million on a cash and debt-free basis, and with an adjustment for deviation from normal working capital. The purchase price consists of a cash part of EUR 9.25 million and a share part in the form of newly issued Series B shares in Zordix to a value of approximately EUR 4.75 million. The Board intends to decide on a private placement in order to finance the cash part of the purchase price (the “Private Placement”). The decision on the Private Placement will be conditional upon the subsequent approval of an Extraordinary General Meeting. Remuneration shares received by the seller in connection with the transaction have a lock-up period of eighteen (18) months. 


About Zordix
Zordix is ​​a multinational game developer and publisher headquartered in Umeå, whose business concept is to develop and release games for consoles and PCs on the global market. Acquisitions of other companies, long-term investments in its own IPs and investments within the framework of its own publishing operations are the main ingredients in Zordix’s growth strategy. The group as a whole has over a 25-year period participated in over 60 launched games on a world market and today consists of three studios that develop games under their own brands, and a publishing arm. Zordix Racing is developing new technology and new games in a project with the working name Thunder. Dimfrost Studio develops Nordic fantasy in Bramble: The Mountain King. Invictus Games is working on a number of new projects, of which the racing part for the next game in the series Flåklypa Grand Prix is ​​one. Zordix Publishing publishes its own games as well as games developed by external studios and launches them globally.www.zordix.com

Construct Interstellar Colonies in Base One on PC and Consoles Including PS5 and Xbox Series X in Q2 2021

SYDNEY – 10 Feb. 2021 – Base One, the space station simulator with hardcore survival and RPG mechanics from publisher Blowfish Studios and developer PixFroze, will support life among the stars on Steam and GOG for Windows PC as well as PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 in Q2 2021. 

Step into the role of intrepid explorers seeking to build new homes across the far reaches of the cosmos. Establish new colonies by building space stations, managing vital needs like heat, oxygen, and power, while searching for valuable resources in uncharted wilds.

Overcome a range of trials in a story-driven campaign set against a backdrop of socio-political drama where special interests and the powerful stand much to gain from the final frontier. Balance each station’s needs while researching and unlocking new technology that will ensure the long-term success and viability of human presence in the region.

Outfit stations with solar panels, docking bays, life support systems, and more. Master devices such as probe launchers to gather items out in the vacuum of space — and keep the crew’s morale up with critical creature comforts like sofas and the ever-useful toilet-shower.

Base One’s intuitive layout systems allow for incredible customization with a sleek interface. Each module requires power and special considerations for heating and oxygen to support life. Link each module to solar cells, batteries, and heaters to keep stations habitable or hop into a custom game mode to design colonies without constraints.

“Base One captures the curiosity and resourcefulness emblematic of humankind’s endeavors into the universe,” said Ben Lee, CEO, Blowfish Studios. “Our partners at PixFroze have crafted an immersive simulation that’s sure to spark imaginations when Base One comes to PC and consoles in Q2 2021. We look forward to having you along for the ride!”

Base One will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in Q2 2021 for $24.99 USD / €22.49 / £19.99 with English voice-over alongside French, German, Spanish, and Russian text language options. 

For more information about Base One, please visit the official website and follow Blowfish Studios on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram

About Blowfish Studios

Blowfish Studios is an award-winning independent game developer and publisher based in Sydney, Australia. We strive to release original multi-platform games while also collaborating with developers from around the world. As developers first, we bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to any partnership. Our team provides development services to get the game release ready, porting to all major platforms, platform approval, marketing, and promotion to the world.

To learn more about Blowfish Studios, please visit the team’s website.

About PixFroze

PixFroze is an independent video game studio based in Russia. Comprised of three developers, PixFroze seeks to push the boundaries of the simulation genre. Base One is their first title.

To learn more about PixFroze, please visit the official Base One website.

Wrecknado Warning: New Tournament and Car Pack For Wreckfest Out Now!

Sydney, Australia, February 10^th,  2021 – Are you ready to face the “Wrecknado”? This brand new track is built for pure destruction – 4 big loops will lead the drivers right into the vortex of wrecking. This is tied in this month’s tournament, where wrecking meets racing – the player’s goal is to wreck as many AI cars on the new track as possible. And the better the position in the race they are, the higher the score that’s awarded.

Try out the Wrecknado today, it’s a free update for all players on PC, Xbox One™ and PlayStation®4.

Patch Notes
You can find all details about new content, fixes and updates here: https://thqnordic.com/article/wrecknado-warning-new-tournament-and-car-pack-wreckfest-out-now

Car Pack #9 aka the Reckless Car Pack is out now

Expand your garage with three unique rides! The Reckless Car Pack is now available for $5.95 AUD if purchased separately. It is also included in the Season Pass 2.

• Gorbie: The offbeat community favourite is finally here! This beauty is pure fun to drive and even more to demolish!
• Blade: American racing at its finest, this 80s muscle looks way too fast even when standing still!
• Stepvan: With this pop culture classic ice cream truck, you won’t be serving ice cream but wrecks!

The third DLC pack is included in Season Pass 2, which includes 12 new cars, spread across four DLCs. This new content will be released step by step.

Season Pass Store Links

Steam: http://n.thq.com/1OE730r9VCi
PlayStation®4: https://store.playstation.com/en-au/product/EP4389-CUSA08652_00-SEASONPASS202000
Xbox® One: https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/wreckfest-season-pass-2/9pljxq6pktf0

About Wreckfest
Expect epic crashes, neck-to-neck fights over the finish line and brand-new ways for metal to bend – These are the once-in-a-lifetime moments that can only be achieved in Wreckfest, with its true-to-life physics simulation crafted by legendary developer Bugbear, who also brought you FlatOut 1, 2 and Ultimate Carnage. Burn rubber and shred metal in the ultimate driving playground!

• Awesome Cars – Old, banged-up, patched-together cars that simply ooze style! From old American heavy-hitters to agile Europeans and fun Asians, you won’t find anything like this in other games.
• Meaningful Customisation – Change not only the look of your cars but also upgrade their body armour.
• Multiplayer – Wreck your friends online and take racing to the limit while chasing for demolition dominance!

Wreckfest Website

About THQ Nordic

The THQ Nordic official boiler plate can be found here: https://thqnordic.com/company/about

THQ Nordic Website

About Bugbear Entertainment
Bugbear Entertainment is a game studio specializing in action driving. The company has been developing car games for sixteen years, starting with Rally Trophy (2001, PC). With over a decade of development under its belt, Bugbear Entertainment has successfully redefined the genre of action racing and is best known for the critically acclaimed demolition racing series FlatOut (2004-2007, PC, PS2™, Xbox, Xbox 360) and street racing title Ridge Racer Unbounded (2013, PC, PS3™, Xbox 360).

Bugbear Entertainment Website