THOR, THE HERALD OF THUNDER, ARRIVES IN NETMARBLE’S EPIC ACTION-RPG MARVEL FUTURE FIGHT IN ASGARDIAN-SIZED UDPATE
New Uniforms and Story Chapters Also Added
LOS ANGELES – JAN. 6, 2021 –Netmarble’s latest update for the popular mobile game MARVEL Future Fight brings the new the Herald of Thunder update, complete with all-new uniforms for Asgard’s greatest Super Heroes and Villains. The update also adds other in-game changes and enhancements for players to enjoy.
Two new original story chapters – ‘True S.H.I.E.L.D.’ and ‘The End of Future’ – are now available for players to experience. These newly composed stories are inspired by the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Ultimates, Captain Marvel’s universal task force, respectively. The new uniforms, including the Herald of Thunder uniform for Thor, the Agent of Asgard uniform for Loki, and the Fearless Defenders uniform for Valkyrie, are also available for players to collect.
Other MARVEL Future Fight improvements include:
The ‘Realize Potential’ has been newly unlocked for twelve characters including: Malekith, Destroyer, Thor (Jane Foster), Ulik, Fandral, Volstagg, Hogun, Hela, Angela, Skurge, Heimdall and Sif.
The ‘Awaken Potential’ has been unlocked for Valkyrie, Heimdall and Sif, with new Awaken Skills added
Loki can now be upgraded to Tier-3 and has new ultimate skills added.
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™.
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
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Change characters and the newly rebalanced difficulty mid-game!
Seattle, Washington – January 6th, 2020 – Tribetoy and Beep Games, Inc.’s have released their biggest update yet for their old-timey arcade shooter, Bartlow’s Dread Machine. There’s never been a better time to hop into this unique take on twin-stick shooters based in and around early 20th-century parlour game cabinets.
This update adds all sorts of quality of life improvements, from allowing players to switch characters between levels, to changing the newly rebalanced difficulty mid-game, to an option to start a separate new game file without any of your upgrades – perfect for playing through the adventure fresh with a friend!
Set entirely within the confines of this titular relic from the dawn of the Electric Age, Bartlow’s Dread Machine casts one to two players as government agents in a series of escapades through New York, San Francisco, and all across the continent as they seek to rescue the kidnapped President Roosevelt from the forces of evil. But beware, sinister forces are at work! Bound to the clockwork gizmos running this contraption, agents are mere metal figurines roving around on rails. But these aren’t any ordinary tin toys as they have free rein on how to navigate these forking networks of tracks. Think Pac-Man if he were made of metal, wore a cool peacoat, and was packing some serious heat! Sets made of wood and tin unfold around you in real-time as you navigate this immersive puppet show. Encounter a cast of improbable monsters and historical characters as you traverse the high seas and beyond using trains, ships and even a newfangled automobile!
Bartlow’s Dread Machine features a wealth of content with 6 worlds, 52 guns, and all manner of outfits to deck out your gumshoe. Unlock unique spins on historical characters, like Zombie General Custer, Nikola Tesla, Annie Oakley. Plus the drop-in / drop-out couch co-op contains per-player difficulty, allowing each player to set the challenge level to their preference.
“We’re very proud of what we accomplished with Bartlow’s Dread Machine, but as any creative person can tell you, there’s always more work to be done. We’ve listened to player feedback and tailored the experience in a way that takes all the criticisms we’ve received into consideration,” said Matthew Hoseterey Co-Founder and Director of Design at Tribetoy. “With the holidays fast approaching, this new update makes it a perfect time to revisit Bartlow’s Dread Machine or jump into it for the very first time!”
Bartlow’s Dread Machine offers language support for English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.
About Tribetoy Founded in 2008, Tribetoy is dedicated to making unique interactive experiences. Its first game, Chu’s Dynasty, brought unprecedented depth, and time manipulation, into a 4-player fighting game with its 2010 XBLIG release. Its second title, Bow to Blood, tasked players with captaining an airship in a multi-stage reality TV show. Its third title, the twin-stick shooter set inside an early 20th-century parlour game, Bartlow’s Dread Machine, was released in 2020 on PC and Xbox One.
About Beep Games, Inc. Founded in 2003 by industry veteran Clayton Kauzlaric, Beep Games, Inc. developed the cult platformer Voodoo Vince which saw a newly-remastered version in 2017. The company also teamed up with Monkey Island creator Ron Gilbert to create the concept for EA’s Deathspank: Thongs of Virtue in 2010 and the mobile puzzler Scurvy Scallywags in 2013. Its most recent title is the collaboration with Tribetoy, Bartlow’s Dread Machine.
Kalypso (Railway Empire) and Realmforge Studio announced their upcoming space station management sim and RTS hybrid Spacebase Startopia is now available for pre-purchase for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S via Xbox Game Preview, Steam, and the Kalypso Store. The game is not an early access release on Steam, as the service is only offering pre-purchases. The difference seems to be purely a technicality so far as the pre-purchase grants instant access to the beta and Spacebase Startopia is on Xbox Game Preview.
The beta period will run until the game is launched in the spring of 2021 (Fall 2021 for those in the southern hemisphere). The release date was already pushed back in September after developers needed more time to finish parts of the game and deal with issues related to bugs, balance, and optimization.
Spacebase Startopia is the successor to the the original 2001 sim/RTS. The new game continues the tradition of mixing kingdom management, simiulation, RTS, and comed elements into one package. Spacebase Startopia will offer a singleplayer campaign, a singleplayer battle mode, four player co-op, and four player competitive.
Sydney, 6th January 2021 | Deep Silver is pleased to announce pre-orders are live for Gods Will Fall, with exclusive Hunter’s Head Gear to be bestowed upon those who pre-order the game ahead of its launch on 29th January.
The Hunter’s Head Gear is assigned at random in each new game playthrough. The thrill of the hunt runs through the blood of the clan and it is ritual for the trophies seized to be worn proudly and displayed for all to take notice. The hides of five exclusive beasts; a wolf, bear, boar, fox and badger are fit to be worn by any warrior and shall act as an emblazoned warning to the gods that the hunt is indeed on.
In addition to the standard edition of Gods Will Fall, gamers can also pre-order the Valiant Edition, to receive the Hunter’s Head gear and Valley of the Dormant Gods DLC.
Three New Gods – Enter and battle your way through three new infernal god realms. Each of these uncharted hellscapes, inhabited by abominable swarms of minions, will be a gruelling test to your mettle.
New Weapon Classes – Play as two new barbarous warrior types, each with their own unique death-dealing style of combat.
New Items – A windfall of new gear and provisions to aid your clan in battle and turn the tides of war.
New Skills – New methods of melee to further expand your warriors’ combat system and ensure the apt champion is chosen for the battle that lies ahead.
Overworld Extras – As you traverse the tranquil overworld, keep your eyes peeled and unearth the hidden secrets now spread across the serene landscape.
Warriors Garb – Suit up your clan in the finest battle-ready attire and headgear for extra swagger as they enter the fray.
Developed by Manchester-based Clever Beans, Gods Will Fall is a high-stakes, dark fantasy action game about the few remaining Celtic warriors of a destroyed army, on their way to overthrow the diabolical Gods. It will launch on 29th January on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Nintendo Switch™, and PC.
Story
You Are The Last Hope For Humanity
The gods’ torturous rule over humanity has lasted for millennia. Bent on cruelty and suffering, they demand to be served with blind worship through an oath of fealty pledged from every man, woman and child. To those who don’t submit to the gods’ will; a slow and merciless death awaits.
Experience the brutal trials of a venturous band of warriors in their desperate plight to sever the gods’ callous grip on humanity. Every man and woman who can muster a blade, having suffered the brutality of the gods’ reign for too long, will be called upon to form your clan of eight Celtic survivors and rise up to take on the legions of horrific beasts and minions that dwell in each of the gods’ hellish realms.
A personal tale emerges with every decision made. Succeed and see legends born. Fail, and watch lives turn to dust.
Features
Iconic Gods & Realms
Unravel the dark secrets of each ancient God as you venture into their elaborate and perilous lairs. Crawling with minions who will stop at nothing to defend their deities, each location will be deadlier than the last.
Celtic Warrior Clan
With eight different warriors of every size, each equipped with their own exclusive weapon type, choose your next hero wisely. Success is hard earned and brings unique skills, weapons and items but failure will see the challenger imprisoned and screaming for salvation.
Navigate a World of Duality
Savour the calming sights as you explore the stunning and lush terrain of the Overworld. But beyond each ancient doorway, lies a god’s realm. Brimming with foul creatures, stalking a world built from human suffering. Each path you tread and each door you open will be different from the last, ensuring a brand new tale unfolds every time.
A Lesson in Brutality
With a pick up and play combat style that is easy to learn but hard to master, a massive challenge awaits all who venture within. Strengthen your warrior by entering the fray and embracing the berserker within. Defeat is always moments away as the gods await their challenger.
Gods Will Fall launches on 29th January on PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC.
For more information about Gods Will Fall, please visit one of the following official sites:
Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds by creating products of the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires.
Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island, and the gritty, post-apocalyptic Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include the next entries into the Saints Row, TimeSplitters and Dead Island franchises. Deep Silver also owns the development studios Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, and Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com
Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (software, games and films). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe and the USA. The Koch Media group has more than 20 years of experience in the digital media business, and has risen to become the number one distributor in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Kaspersky Labs, NC SOFT, Sega, Square Enix and Tecmo-Koei, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarters in Höfen, Austria Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux, Australia, Czech Republic and the United States.
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ABOUT CLEVER BEANS
Manchester-based Clever Beans was formed in 2010 by managing directors, Martin Turton and Andrew Newton. Having worked together in AAA games development for many years, they decided to ‘go indie’ and pursue their dream of making fun games everyone can enjoy. Working exclusively with Sony as a second party studio, they completed the PlayStation exclusive game, When Vikings Attack in 2012. The first game to ever support Cross Platform play between PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation Vita, it was built using their own in-house engine, lovingly known as “Beans Tech”. Clever Beans has expanded with several industry veterans (and some n00bs) joining its ranks, as they continue to expand into a crack games development ninja squad. Since When Vikings Attack, it has mostly working on many uber-super-secret projects. In Summer 2017, Clever Beans released the PlayStation exclusive title “Wipeout – Omega Collection” for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro. Visit www.CleverBeans.co.uk for more information.
January Update to the BTS WORLD Mobile Game Includes the Addition of Chapter 16,New 5-Star Cards, Special Events and More
Los Angeles (January 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 Chapter 16 to the game, following the story of the members of BTS as they expand their activities worldwide with the release of “IDOL.”
In addition to the game’s new chapter, the January update includes:
Newly added 5-star cards
Increased chance of picking Empathy and Passion cards from Jan. 5-12
Increased chance of picking Stamina and Wisdom cards from Jan. 12-19
Special January in-game events rewarding various items, currencies and buffs:
January 7-day check-in event
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.
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.
Turn Over a New Leaf with Red Dead Online’s New Year’s Deals and Bonuses
Free Drinks at Saloons Across the States, Boosts on Collector and Naturalist Sales and More
The arrival of the new year brings new starts and resolutions. To help celebrate, all Red Dead Online players will receive a Reward for a Free Honor Reset this week to wipe the slate clean, plus all players can take half off the cost of changing their character’s appearance.
All Barbers are offering free Haircuts through January 11th and local saloons are pouring free drinks, all week long. Bottoms up.
Determination is its own reward, for those pursuing the Naturalist and Collector Roles. This week, all Naturalist Sample Sales to Harriet Davenport will pay out an extra 50% RDO$, while Madam Nazar is paying out an extra 30% for all complete Collector’s Set Sales.
Help the vengeful widow Jessica LeClerk and her right-hand man Horley seek out frontier justice and earn Triple XP on all A Land of Opportunities missions, as well as Triple XP in all Free Roam Missions, until January 11th.
DISCOUNTS
Should you need to restock on arms, provisions, or supplies, there are numerous discounts and sales this week, including:
30% off all Revolvers
60% off all Ammo
50% off all Food, Liquors and Tonics including Harriet’s Tonics
30% off Stable Stalls, Horse Tonics and Horse Food
40% off Horse equipment – Saddles, Saddlebags, Stirrups, Blankets, Horns
30% off all Legendary Ram Garment Sets in Gus’ Store
PRIME GAMING
Red Dead Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account to Prime Gaming will receive Rewards good for:
A free Bounty Hunter License
An Award for the Trimmed Amethyst Bounty Wagon Livery
In addition, players who connect to Prime Gaming before January 18th will receive a Reward for a Free Ability Card Upgrade and an Offer for 50% off a Weapon Pamphlet at the Fence.
Happy new year everyone! I hope you had an amazing holiday! We are back to bring you more games to discover. If you haven’t tried Xbox Game Pass Ultimate yet, you still have some time to grab your first three months for $1 until January 25. The new year is here and we’ve got some games to announce, so let’s get to it!
Coming Soon
eFootball PES 2021 Season Update (Console) – January 7 Take the pitch with Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Diego Maradona, and more in one of the most celebrated sports video game series, eFootball PES. Play with friends in online co-op, head-to-head matches, and take part in real-life soccer events with Matchday Mode. Now in its 25th year, there has never been a better time to experience the fun and fluid gameplay of PES and discover why it is considered a cornerstone for soccer video games.
Injustice 2 (Console, and PC) – January 7 Injustice 2 is the super-powered sequel to the hit fighting game Injustice: Gods Among Us that allows players to build and power up the ultimate version of their favorite DC characters. Injustice 2 continues the cinematic storyline as Batman and his allies work towards putting the pieces of society back together but struggle against those who would restore Superman’s Regime.
The Little Acre (Console) ID@Xbox – January 7 The Little Acre takes place in 1950s Ireland and follows the story of Aidan and his daughter Lily. After discovering clues to the whereabouts of his missing father, Aidan inadvertently finds himself transported to a strange new world. Featuring full voice acting and hand-drawn animation, The Little Acre is a memorable, lovingly crafted adventure game.
Neoverse (PC) ID@Xbox – January 14 Neoverse is a beautiful, fantastic game consisting of adventures with thrilling challenges. It is a strategic, action, rogue-lite, deck building game that will test the player’s skill. Start an adventure with unique heroes to save the world along various timelines.
Torchlight III (Console) ID@Xbox – January 14 In Torchlight III, Novastraia is again under threat of invasion and it’s up to you to defend against the Netherim and its allies. Gather your wits and brave the frontier to find fame, glory, and a new adventure!
What Remains of Edith Finch (PC) ID@Xbox – January 14 What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of short stories about a family in Washington state. Follow Edith as she explores her family history through these stories and tries to figure out why she’s the last one in her family left alive.
YIIK: A Postmodern RPG (PC) ID@Xbox – January 14 This surreal JRPG-styled game set in 1999 has college graduate Alex witnessing a woman vanish from an elevator. He soon rounds up a band of misfits from the Internet to investigate her disappearance, employing vinyl LPs, cameras, and other oddities in battles that blend twitch-based minigames with turn-based combat, as they brave booby-trapped factories and puzzle-ridden caves in search of the truth.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks
Claim your Perks by going to the Perks gallery on your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One consoles, Xbox App on Windows 10 PC, or the Xbox Game Pass mobile app on iOS and Android!
Spellbreak – Chapter 1 Pass (Claim by April 8) Enhance your Chapter progression with reputation bonuses, rewards, gold, more quests, and exclusive cosmetics with this Chapter 1: The Spellstorm Pass!
World of Warships: Legends – Holiday Cruisers (Claim by April 1) Get two versatile light cruisers in World of Warships: Legends just in time for the holidays in the new Xbox Game Pass Holiday Cruisers bundle.
World of Tanks – Legend of War Pack (Claim by March 31) Help aide your fight to become the undisputed hero of war and download the Legend of War Pack This bundle features three Premium tanks from different nations, a full week of premium time, and loads of gold to use on consumables, ammo, and more.
Xbox Game Pass Quests
Continuing into the new year, we are doubling the points you can earn from Ultimate Quests for EA Play and Xbox Series X|S Optimized titles through January. Don’t worry, you can still earn the double points playing on an Xbox One console too!
Try this weekly Ultimate Quest now for double points:
Dead by Daylight – 100 points: Be a Medical Expert 3 times
Leaving Soon
The following games will be exiting the Game Pass library soon, so don’t wait to jump in before they go! If you plan to keep playing, remember you can buy these games and use your Xbox Game Pass membership discount to save up to 20%.
Leaving January 15
FTL: Faster Than Light (PC)
My Friend Pedro (Console and PC)
Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet (Console)
Tekken 7 (Console)
I can’t believe we haven’t done an Xbox Game Pass announcement since last year (sorry I could not resist this joke). You know the drill, follow our Twitter and Instagram for a heads up when games are available in the library. See you next time!
New Soul Linkers, PvE and PvP content, Legendary Equipment, and More Await Players
LOS ANGELES – JAN. 4, 2021 – Netmarble’s Dark Fantasy Open World Mobile RPG A3: STILL ALIVE for the App Store® and Google Play™ recently saw over two million global downloads in early December. An all-new update has been added for players that brings equipment, co-op and competitive content, and high-stakes awards to the forefront of the game.
Adrasil’s Trial, a new Time Attack mode added to A3: STILL ALIVE, will see individual players, or two-three player parties defeat monsters quickly to determine who the best warrior is this season. The Entangled Borders cross-server Guild content is also live for 10-player-and-more guilds that achieve certain areas of Forte’s Seal. Four guilds will compete to defeat monsters in their territory the fastest, while looking to strategically invade other territories or conquer field areas during Entagled Borders’ ‘Rift Time’.
Other additions to A3: STILL ALIVE include:
Three new Legendary Soul Linkers – Pirea (Attack Type), Kamillo (Support Type), and Ires (Defense Type)
New Floors to Dark Lighthouse – Players can climb Floors 48-60 and can collect accessories and Ethers upon clearing every fourth floor. By conquering the top floor, players will earn one Ancient Accessory.
120 Level ‘Legendary★ Equipment’ – All new Legendary ★ Equipment can now be earned for players
New Year Check-In: By logging in every day for seven days, players can collect a variety of rewards, with a 5★ Heroic Guaranteed Soulstar awaiting players on the 7th day
New Year In-Game Events from Dec.29 to Jan. 14
Poku Guild Festival – Players to collect 2021 Poku’s Balloons for rewards during the festival, including Event Exchange Tickets
Year End’s Exchange Event / New Year’s Diamond Consumption Event – Players can use the Event Exchange Tickets for rewards, including the Heroic Accessary Box. Players are also given rewards based on the amount of Diamonds bought.
Entangled Borders Free Season / Entangled Borders Extraction Event – Guilds can join the Entangled Borders content by achieving Forte’s Seal Area 1 for a limited time. Various rewards, including bonus time and gold, are provided to guilds that succeed in completing Free Season missions.
Set in an apocalyptic fantasy world of swords and sorcery, A3: STILL ALIVE is a cross-genre mobile experience that pairs the enormous and living worlds of Open-World RPGs with the extreme combat of Battle Royale. Players must be vigilant in an always-open Player vs. Player (PvP) environment as they fight against enemies with intense hack & slash combat and prove their mettle in a variety of PvP and Player vs. Environment (PvE) modes. A3: STILL ALIVE is beautifully rendered with splendid console-quality 3D graphics that are brought to life thanks to the outstanding optimization of the Unity Engine.
A3: STILL ALIVE is now available as a free digital download (with in-app purchases) on Apple’s App Store and Google Play, in 172 countries around the world.
For more information, please visit the official website and forum, and follow A3: STILL ALIVE on Facebook and YouTube.
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About Netmarble Corporation
Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade&Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and Big Hit Entertainment, Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com
Wizard World Postpones New Orleans, Philadelphia, Portland Events
New Dates For NOLA (Jan. 7-9, 2022), Phila (Nov. 12-14, 2021, Portland (Jan. 28-30, 2022); All Tickets To Be Honored On Rescheduled Dates
LOS ANGELES, January 5, 2021 – Wizard Brands, Inc. (OTCBB:WIZD) today announced that its New Orleans (scheduled January 8-10), Philadelphia (Jan. 15-17) and Portland (Jan. 29-31) events have been postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions and in continued accordance with federal, state and local guidelines.
The new dates are as follows: · Wizard World New Orleans, January 7-9, 2022 (Ernest N. Morial Convention Center) · Wizard World Philadelphia, November 12-14, 2021(Greater Philadelphia Expo Center) · Wizard World Portland, January 28-30, 2022 (Oregon Convention Center)
The safety of our vendors, guests, and attendees continues to be a priority. Notices on the status of additional scheduled Wizard World events will be issued as they become available.
Fans who purchased general admission and/or VIP tickets for the original dates may use those for the rescheduled dates when they are announced. Artists, exhibitors and others associated with the event can expect communication from Wizard Brands soon regarding the new dates.
Wizard Brands continues to produce Wizard World Virtual Experiences, in which celebrities from favorite TV shows, film franchises and more conduct group video Q&As, available on Twitch, Facebook and YouTube. Wizard Brands has conducted more than 175 of these free sessions to date, which have been expanded to include artists, authors, cosplayers, trivia, karaoke and other elements of the Wizard World event experience. The schedule of upcoming sessions is available at www.wizardworldvirtual.com.
About Wizard Brands, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD)
Wizard Brands, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A’s, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World Virtual Experiences powers a content-rich channel that provides fans with the opportunity to enjoy programming and to directly connect with celebrities via a variety of video platforms. Additional initiatives may soon include an augmented touring schedule of Wizard World shows, fixed-site installations, curated e-commerce, and the production and distribution of content both in the U.S. and internationally. Fans can interact with Wizard Entertainment at www.wizardworld.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services. Additionally, Wizard Brands owns a minority interest in Cinedigm’s (NASDAQ:CIDM) CONtv.
2021 marks the beginning of the new era for everyone’s favorite virtual hotel, utilizing modern technology to remodel, renovate and upgrade
Helsinki, Finland — January 5, 2021 — Social entertainment company, Sulake, announced today that Habbo has now fully integrated into Unity, and Flash is no longer supported. The transition to Unity offers users a more secure and more polished experience with new features introduced alongside many of the fan favorite classics.
Level progression, daily gifts, achievement rewards and user-to-user donations are just a few of the new features to be introduced with Habbo’s move to Unity. Many of the classic features that fans love about Habbo are also returning, such as the Marketplace and trading system, thus preserving the essence of what makes Habbo so iconic while giving it a modern shine.
“Our full transition into Unity marks the first milestone in a long line of new and improved content that we have in store,” said Sulake CEO Valtteri Karu. “Since Habbo started in 2000 we have been fortunate to have millions of active and passionate fans, and we want to assure you that this is not a reinvention of Habbo but a refurbishment that takes advantage of modern technology to make the Habbo that you love even better while still retaining the aspects of it that have made it so popular.”
As one of the original free-to-play virtual communities started back in 2000, Habbo has amassed hundreds of millions of fans across the span of two decades. Players who started as tweens and teens have grown up with Habbo, and now returned to the social and gaming platform during COVID-19 lockdowns as a means of enjoying an online community experience when their real-life community experience is decidedly limited.
Throughout the course of its 20-year history, Habbo has celebrated widespread international success with 9 language versions and over 316M registered avatars in over 115 countries, creating over 500M rooms. Multiple awards have been showered on the service, including Fast 500 EMEA (2005), Best Community Site, Site of the Year (MetrixLab, multiple awards from 2006-2015), Global Safest Social Network (the European Commission, 2011) and the Nokia Foundation Award (2008), but the Habbo innovation doesn’t stop there. It was also one of the first online virtual communities to secure numerous advertising partnerships with over 300 brands from a wide variety of sectors and major celebrity features. These include musical artists Pink, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga and Ozzy Osbourne and blockbuster films such as the Harry Potter series, the Twilight series, Fantastic Four and many more.
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.
