Join Shaun the Sheep and the Flock in a Slew of New Branded Rides and Attractions Now Available in the Latest RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch Content Update  

NEW YORK, NY (January 28, 2021) – Atari® — one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers — announced today the launch of its partnership with Aardman®, the multi-award-winning and independent studio best known for its stop-motion clay animation techniques, to bring the eccentric cast of the internationally loved children’s television series Shaun the Sheep to Atari’s popular theme park management series in RollerCoaster Tycoon® Touch™ for mobile devices. 

Spun off from the iconic Wallace & Gromit films by Nick Park, the titular sheep Shaun and his flock of charming friends arrive today in the new Shaun the Sheep season update in RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch — adding branded rides, character statues, and various Shaun the Sheep-themed attractions. 

“Much like RollerCoaster Tycoon, Aardman is a well-loved brand with years of global prestige; it’s a brand that fans can count on to bring fun and endlessly charming characters to whatever they work on,” said Tony Chien, VP Marketing of Atari. “This partnership allows us to bring a fresh yet well-known face to RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch. We are thrilled to share all of the creatively themed content that the world of Shaun the Sheep offers to our fans.”

“RollerCoaster Tycoon is one of one the world’s most recognized and established amusement park building game franchises,” said Adam Vincent-Garland, Category Manager, Interactive and Toys, Aardman. “Shaun the Sheep attractions have been entertaining families across the globe for years, so it only made sense to bring Shaun to the beloved mobile game. Players will be flocking to customize their parks with new and hilarious rides and attractions featuring everyone’s favorite fuzzy friend!”

Watch the RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch — Shaun the Sheep season update trailer here: 

The Atari partnership with Aardman allows the beloved series to come to life in RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch with 15 new themed rides and attractions inspired by the world of Shaun the Sheep. Park visitors can get a high-level view of frantic farm madness by riding the Tower of Sheep and Lu-La’s Helter Skelter, stop in for a slice of ‘za at the Shaun the Sheep Pizzeria (or brave the pizza-themed Baa-gherita ride), and strap into the Shaun the Sheep Farmhouse Coaster! Players can also collect statues of fan-favorite characters including the Farmer, Bitzer, Timmy, and of course, Shaun himself! Shaun the Sheep rides and attractions are available via the in-game store or unlocked by completing in-game challenges. 

To download RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch, please visit:

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1164507836
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.atari.mobile.rctempire&hl=en

Based on RollerCoaster Tycoon®, one of the best-selling franchises in PC gaming history, RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch is a free-to-play, innovative 3D simulation game where players can create, build, manage, and share their own imaginative park creations. RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch features a touch-control coaster creator that encourages players to easily design coasters — giving them the freedom to express their creativity. Released in early 2017 on mobile devices, RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch has been downloaded over 30 million times and soared to the top of the charts after being featured numerous times on the App Store and Google Play. 

For more information, visit www.RollerCoasterTycoon.com, like the RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch Facebook page and follow on Twitter @RCT_Touch and Instagram. 

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About Atari

Atari is an interactive entertainment company. As an iconic brand that transcends generations and audiences, the company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®. Atari has offices in New York and Paris. Visit us online at www.Atari.com. 

© 2021 Atari Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. Atari word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc. 

RollerCoaster Tycoon® © 2021 Chris Sawyer.

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About Aardman

Aardman, based in Bristol (UK) and co-founded in 1976 by Peter Lord and David Sproxton, is an independent and multi-award-winning studio. It produces feature films, series, advertising, games and interactive entertainment – such as the ‘visually astonishing’ (Guardian), BAFTA® nominated console game, 11-11: Memories Retold, and the four-times Gold Cannes Lions-winning StorySign app – and innovative attractions for both the domestic and international market, including a new 4D theatre attraction at Efteling in the Netherlands.

Its productions are global in appeal, novel, entertaining, brilliantly characterised and full of charm reflecting the unique talent, energy and personal commitment of the Aardman team. The studio’s work – which includes the creation of much-loved characters including Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, and Morph – is often imitated, and yet the company continues to lead the field producing a rare brand of visually stunning content for cinema, broadcasters, digital platforms and live experiences around the world.

The studio runs the Aardman Academy to nurture talent and strengthen ties between the animation industry and education. The Aardman Academy offers a variety of courses from intensive one-day workshops teaching production skills and storyboarding, to comprehensive twelve-week courses for professionals in craft-based subjects from model making to animation.
In November 2018, it became an Employee Owned Organization, to ensure Aardman remains independent and to secure the creative legacy and culture of the company for many decades to come. Learn more at www.aardman.com.   

About Shaun the Sheep

Shaun the Sheep, Aardman’s family favorite TV series, is recognized the world over for its slapstick humour, distinctive look and strong, quirky characters and enjoyed across multiple media platforms. First appearing in Nick Park’s 1995 Academy Award winning Wallace & Gromit ‘A Close Shave’, Shaun then went on to star in his own series which launched on BBC One in 2007. Shaun the Sheep is currently broadcast in 170 territories around the world and is an internationally celebrated icon with over 5.6 million fans on Facebook.  In 2015, the first Shaun the Sheep Movie with feature film partner StudioCanal was released around the world to critical acclaim and the first half-hour TV special aired as part of many broadcaster’s festive season. Most recently, Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon was released in October 2019. 

Farm Frenzy is now available on Steam and is ready to win over a whole new set of fans!

The series’s classic gameplay returns: players must turn their humble farm into a profitable agrobusiness. Take care of animals, get the farm in order and harvest crops. And if you run into a bear or other dangerous animals, don’t worry! You have all the tools you need to take care of them.

What’s different about the new Farm Frenzy? First, the are some graphical changes. All the animal models, buildings and backgrounds have been created in 3D from scratch. The game now has a dynamic day/night cycle, which means you can now collect produce and take care of the animals while watching the sunset. This helps to create a real farming atmosphere.

Players will also appreciate the gameplay changes – every level now has weather conditions that affect gameplay. On sunny days, grass in levels disappears much faster and needs to be watered. When it rains, grass grows without watering. The game also features new animals such as horses and foals, which come with their own special gameplay mechanics.

But despite the new additions, the game offers the same Farm Frenzy experience that has already won over millions of players worldwide!

To mark its release, the game is currently available on Steam at a 20% discount.

Alawar — is a major Russian publisher, developer and distributor of video games for PC, mobile, consoles and other devices. Since 1999, the company has released hundreds of games from over 250 teams. Today, it offers developers its expertise at all levels, including financing, analytics, localization and testing, marketing and PR.

Left for dead or will you rise to the challenge?

Barcelona, Spain – January 28th, 2021 –  Grimorio of Games and JanduSoft S.L. launch their monster summoning action roguelike Sword of the Necromancer, available today on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC.

Sword of the Necromancer is a dungeon-crawler action-RPG with roguelike elements where you can revive your defeated enemies to make them fight alongside you. Turn your foes into allies using the forbidden powers of the Sword of the Necromancer and help the rogue Tama reach the dungeon’s depths to gather enough power to bring her beloved priestess Koko back from the dead. Assemble a small army of monsters, equip yourself with weapons and relics, and level up to take on the guardians that stand between you and your goal.

Each attempt gets you closer to the Necromancer. Upon death you’ll lose all your equipped weapons and monsters, but you will retain part of the level you achieved in your run. As you scour deeper through the dungeon you’ll uncover more of Tama and Koko’s past. Do you think it is dangerous to go alone? Then use the Flask of Homunculus to create a copy of yourself and play with a friend in local co-op! Additionally, there are IR codes that can be scanned to make the game easier. Or harder. The choice is yours!

“We’re very excited for players to finally get their hands on our creation!” say the developers. “Sword of the Necromancer is our take on modern day dungeon crawlers. Inspired by classics, we aim to create a new and exciting adventure while feeling familiar. The game combines monster summoning action with a fluid battle system working together as you strive to revive Koko in an engaging yet challenging experience.” 

To celebrate the launch Grimorio of Games has released one of the songs from the game’s soundtrack, composed by Dale North (Wizard of Legend, Sparklite, Nintendo Minute) and sung by Emi Evans (Nier & Nier Automata, Drakengard, Dark Souls).

The soundtrack is also available to purchase via Steam: 
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1529320/Sword_of_the_Necromancer_Soundtrack/

Buy Sword of the Necromancer on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1243890/Sword_of_the_Necromancer/

Buy Sword of the Necromancer for Nintendo Switch EU:
https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Sword-of-the-Necromancer-1902195.html

Buy Sword of the Necromancer for PS4 EU:
https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/product/EP6484-CUSA25671_00-GRIMORIOOFGAMES0

Buy Sword of the Necromancer for Xbox:
https://www.microsoft.com/store/productid/9n1x9mjjcm69

Try the Prologue: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1455590/Sword_of_the_Necromancer__Prologue/

For more information about Sword of the Necromancer visit: https://grimorioofgames.com/projects/sword-of-the-necromancer/

About JanduSoft S.L
JanduSoft is a Catalonian video game developer and publisher located in Barcelona. Its developed titles include Indiecalypse, Caveman Warriors, and Runemals. Now it also operates as a publisher, with a focus on both ports as well as fresh, new titles for PC and consoles.

About Grimorio of Games 
Grimorio of Games is a small team based in Barcelona. After developing the hyper-active action platformer Super Hyperactive Ninja, Grimorio of Games launched a Kickstarter campaign for the upcoming roguelike Sword of the Necromancer, which raised over €200K.

New game rewards added to the Kickstarter campaign that has already achieved multiple stretch goals and will end in 5 days.

TOKYO, Japan – January 28, 2020 – Today, Graffity revealed a new gameplay trailer and champion spotlight videos for its upcoming AR hero shooter game Leap Trigger. Slated to release in Spring 2021 on iOS and Android devices, the new trailer dives into the world of Leap Trigger, featuring battle fields, weapons and more. In the champion spotlight videos, Graffity introduces audiences to two in-game champions, Orca and Sunshine, and 1 buddy Leoblaze.
 
Watch the new gameplay trailer here:

Check out the champion spotlight videos here:

Orca:

Sunshine:

Leoblaze:

Leap Trigger offers a unique twist on the AR shooter genre. Players can become champions, like Orca, Sunshine and Blaze, with unique abilities and fight alongside three buddies, including a mythical monster and a man-made drone. The game also makes it fun for players to move, as they must move their body to avoid an opponent’s bullets, and hit back at opponents using advantageous positions. As seen in the latest gameplay trailer, your home, the park, school, or any space can become a battlefield, such as High Urban Central, Frontline Neonpolis, and Eastend Field of Honor.
 
Graffity is currently running a Kickstarter campaign for Leap Trigger, which achieved its funding goal in the first 32 hours and then continued to exceed multiple stretch goals over the campaign. For the final five days of the campaign, Graffity has released some additional rewards and next stretch goal, including:

• Around $40 (4000JPY) – Only T-shirt Pack
  ・LeapTrigger Original T shirt
  ・Your Name in credits as a Pro Player
  ・Invitation to our private Discord channel
  ・Invitation to closed test plays for updates after the OpenBeta release
  ・Our deepest gratitude
• Around $100 (10000JPY) – Only ArtBook Pack
  ・LeapTrigger Artbook
  ・Your Name in credits as a Representative Player
  ・Invitation to our private Discord channel
  ・Invitation to closed test plays for updates after the OpenBeta release
  ・Our deepest gratitude

The third stretch goal is getting closer and closer to being met. The third goal is to reach $12,500 in funding. Let’s all work towards achieving this goal, and add another Buddy to the game!
 
By achieving the 3rd goal, our update schedule will look like the following:
1st update : 2 new Champions, 4 new Buddies (+1 new Buddy)
2nd update : 2 new Champions, 3 new Buddies (+2 new Champions)
 
Support the campaign ending February 1st by visiting: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/graffity/leap-trigger-a-brand-new-ar-hero-shooter-game

In July 2020, Graffity conducted a closed beta test for Leap Trigger in the Australia market, resulting in 1-day retention of 40% and 7-day retention of 20%, which is higher than the average mobile game.
 
To learn more about Leap Trigger visit:

• Official Website: https://leaptrigger.com/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/leaptrigger
• Discord : https://discord.gg/SYVVD37W4Z
• Reddit : https://www.reddit.com/r/LeapTrigger/ 

About Graffity Inc.
Graffity Inc. is a Tokyo-based augmented reality game company founded in 2017 with the mission of “Play AR Play Real”, which means to change communication through AR entertainment. The company is tenured in AR development, having launched four AR communication apps in two years, including the world’s first AR battle, Pechabato, which achieved 160K downloads organically. Graffity has raised $2.7 million from investors, and is currently developing a new AR hero shooter game called Leap Trigger that will make AR gaming even more fun and engaging. For more information, visit https://graffity.jp/en.

Bloober Team Launch Psychological Horror Game Featuring Dual-Realities Gameplay with Double the Suspense

KRAKOW, POLAND – Jan. 28, 2021 – Today, Bloober Team, the studio behind acclaimed horror games including Blair Witch, Observer: System Redux and Layers of Fear, are proud to release The Medium, the third-person psychological horror game featuring next-gen game mechanics exploring two worlds at the same time. The game is available today for $49.99/€49.99/£39.99 exclusively on Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and the Microsoft Store. To celebrate the global launch, Bloober Team is excited to announce that The Medium will be available for a 10% off launch discount on PC and Xbox Series X|S for the first week of release beginning today.

The Medium Deluxe Edition is also available for PC players on Steam for $54.99/€54.99/£43.99, which includes The Medium, The Medium Original Soundtrack (by Akira Yamaoka and Arkadiusz Reikowski) and The Art of The Medium (digital artbook). Players can also purchase these separately on Steam; the Original Soundtrack for $9.99/€8.19/£7.19, and The Art of The Medium for $5.99/€4.99/£4.79.

Watch the new official launch trailer for The Medium featuring the original song “Voices,” performed by Mary Elizabeth McGlynn and composed by Akira Yamaoka & Arkadiusz Reikowski. 

“Everyone at Bloober Team is ecstatic to see The Medium release on Xbox Series X/S and PC as it has been a vision we’ve had for years,” said Piotr Babieno, CEO at Bloober Team. “Seeing first-hand how the game has changed from its original idea years ago to now how immersive it is with Bloober Team’s innovative dual-reality mechanics has been incredibly inspiring to our entire team. We can’t wait to showcase this as one of our most ambitious titles to date and deliver to players around the world one of the first next-gen horror games.”

While the launch trailer features the rekindled musical collaboration between Mary Elizabeth McGlynn and Akira Yamaoka, known for their work together on the Silent Hill series, Bloober Team also teases a second playable character in The Medium that was previously shown as the gloved man from The Medium – The Threats Official Trailer,which can be seen below:

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.

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, with no loading screens and utilizing the full potential of the latest version of the Unreal Engine 4, alongside Microsoft DirectX Raytracing and NVIDIA DLSS technology with the newest GeForce Game Ready Drivers from NVIDIA for PC today and Raytracing support for Xbox Series X. Akira Yamaoka, known for his work on the Silent Hill series, and Bloober Team’s Arkadiusz Reikowski collaborated together on the game’s original ‘dual’ score, creating truly unique atmospheres across both worlds.

For more information on The Medium, please visit www.themediumgame.com; Follow us on Twitter @TheMediumGame; Like us on Facebook @MediumGame, or follow us on Instagram @the_medium_game.

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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YOOZOO Games thrilling new strategy MMO offers tactics, an epic story, and historical humor to mobile devices worldwide.

YOOZOO Games, Singapore – 28.1.2021 – Following a hugely successful beta in 2020, YOOZOO’s cartoon-style strategy MMO Infinity Kingdom is now available globally on iOS and Android devices. Head into battle to defeat the pesky Gnomes and stop them from getting their evil, little hands on the World Heart and its powerful energy. Lay siege and capture territories in epic City Sieges and build your own empire.

Charge into battle as some of the most well-known historical leaders of all-time. From the famed Roman emperor, Julius Caesar, England’s invader and king, William the Conqueror, ancient Chinese heroine Mulan, and the talented English archer Robin Hood are just some of the more than 60 characters who will be able to lead your attacks.

Organise these leaders’ skills by Troop Type, Element, and Position for an incredible test of your tactical knowledge. Will you smash your enemies to smithereens or will you crumble under the challenge? Add additional buffs to your team with fearsome dragons, training them to grow their power.

With your strategy planned, it’s time to take on the Gnomes in a fantasy adventure that will see you defend the city of Norheim. Rebuild the city and rebuff the attacks of the Gnome army in the player versus environment (PvE) campaign.

Want to become a bigger and better strength on the battlefield? Send your scouts to find Ruins from Norheim’s long history, uncovering huge rewards for yourself in the process.

In this new free-to-play mobile title, how you play is up to you. Win, conquer, and defeat your enemies the way that you want!

Are you ready to reign? Install Infinity Kingdom now on iOS and Android devices.

About YOOZOO Games

YOOZOO Games is a global entertainment company specializing in game development and distribution. The company is headquartered in Shanghai with offices across Asia, Europe, and the US. Since its founding in 2009, YOOZOO has forged a strong global distribution network and launched over 40 highly successful titles including Game of Thrones Winter is Coming, the League of Angels series and Saint Seiya Awakening: Knights of the Zodiac.

The Apocalypse is Upon Us — Assemble Entertainment’s Most Successful Title Heads to Steam for a Full Launch This March and Teases a Major Expansion 

WIESBADEN, GERMANY (January 28, 2021) — Publisher Assemble Entertainment, best known for point-and-click adventure Leisure Suit Larry – Wet Dreams Don’t Dry, and developer Gentlymad Studio, are thrilled to announce today the official release date for multi-award-winning survival simulation Endzone – A World Apart. Launching on Windows PC via Steam and GOG on March 18, 2021, Endzone – A World Apart introduces players to a broken and desolate civilization ripe for the taking; while what’s left of humanity seems all but forsaken, it’s up to players to rebuild and restore a world worth fighting for. 

“The praise that Endzone – A World Apart has received since its announcement has been overwhelmingly positive and it’s been a joy to share this success with Gentlymad Studio,” said Assemble Entertainment CEO Stefan Marcinek. “From formal awards to community accolades, Endzone continues to deliver and we’ve been fortunate enough to support the game every step of the way. Through Early Access and now into its full launch, we’re confident that Endzone will continue to keep its player base happy and bring in new fans who are seeking something a little different in the genre.” 

Most recently, Endzone – A World Apart received its twelfth overflowing content update titled “Collect and Explore.” The update provided players with brand new Expeditions as well as content expansions to existing expeditions, adding even more value and depth to essential in-game tasks. Additionally, players can now find Collectibles that unlock vital technologies and unique cosmetic items to adorn bustling communities. While the latest update encourages players to head out into the wasteland and explore the ruined vestiges of pre-cataclysm society, new things are afoot in the home base as well. The Tailor and Workshop buildings have both received upgrades, making them a safer bet for the long-term planning of a budding society. 

Watch the “Collect and Explore” trailer here: 

More about Endzone – A World Apart 

Endzone – A World Apart follows a group of refugees who, more than a century after a devastating worldwide nuclear power plant terrorist attack, are leaving their bunkers and rebuilding society above ground. Earth’s surface seems like a breath of fresh air, though that couldn’t be any further from the truth. Players will face the likes of toxic rain, dangerously radioactive environments, raging sandstorms, and a merciless climate. While spearheading the rise of humanity, men, women, and children will need protection from threats of all kinds, and there’s no telling what each new day will bring on the forsaken planet from which they’ve emerged.

Key Features Include: 

• The Pursuit of Happiness: The world as we know it is gone. Build a new home for the last human survivors! Provide them with a steady food and water supply, educate them on how to cultivate their own crops, and provide shelter that can withstand the worst the weather has to offer with over 50 different buildings, each with a significant purpose
   
• Gather & Lead: As the leader of your settlement, coordinate and assign different professions and tasks. Let your people gather and refine a wide array of resources, and manage your economy by building an efficient infrastructure with streets, depositories, and markets
   
• A Vivid, Dynamically Simulated World: Every inch of earth in the game features dynamically simulated humidity and radiation. Watch as rain clouds irrigate your soil, or prepare for ongoing battles against toxic rain as it brings devastating radiation to the land
   
• Think like a Diplomat: The world beyond your safe and carefully crafted civilization is intimidating, but it’s your job to make the tough decisions that will secure the fate of your people, such as sending expeditions to remote, unexplored locations to source materials, locate resources, and more   

Endzone – A World Apart is currently available as an Early Access game on Steam and GOG for Windows PC and will launch fully to both platforms on March 18, 2021, for $29.99 USD. As a limited-time launch discount, Endzone – A World Apart will be available for $23.99 USD. Learn more and join the 150,000 players currently enjoying Endzone by adding the game to your wishlist here. 

For the latest up-to-date news about Endzone – A World Apart, follow Assemble Entertainment on Twitter, Instagram, “like” on Facebook, and join the official Assemble Discord server

About Assemble Entertainment

Based in Wiesbaden, Germany, Assemble Entertainment is an independent games developer and publisher, best known for Leisure Suit Larry – Wet Dreams Don’t Dry, the latest installment in the humorously naughty point-and-click adventure saga, and the multi-award-winning Endzone – A World Apart, that challenges players to survive and thrive following an environmental apocalypse. Assemble Entertainment also organizes GermanDevDays, an annual conference that attracts more than 1,100 attendees from across the German-speaking video game development industry. 

Partnership Launches with Exclusive Oakley x Turtle Beach Collection to Optimize Gaming’s Two Most Important Senses – Sight and Sound

San Diego and Foothill Ranch, CA – January 28, 2021 – Leading gaming accessory brand Turtle Beach (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced a new partnership with Oakley^®, a leader in sport performance and optical innovation. As a brand rooted in competition, Oakley continues expanding its lineup of eyewear developed for gamers who share a passion for performance. The new partnership pairs Turtle Beach’s expertise in creating high-quality, glasses-friendly gaming headsets with Oakley’s quest for optimized vision and performance in a collection designed to help gamers see better, hear better, and conquer their opponents.

The partnership launches with a collaborative Oakley x Turtle Beach Collection featuring Oakley’s Prizm™ Gaming Lens Technology that delivers next-level performance benefits for digital gaming by reducing eyestrain and fatigue. The result is a purpose-inspired collection that provides vision benefits while fitting seamlessly with Turtle Beach’s best-selling gaming headsets featuring the brand’s patented ProSpecs™ glasses-friendly technology for unmatched comfort.

“Turtle Beach and Oakley have been collaborating behind-the-scenes for several years to bring the best eyewear in gaming to market, leveraging Turtle Beach’s experience in gaming and esports to help develop a product that gives a competitive edge to gamers of all skill levels,” said Ryan Dell, SVP of Global Marketing at Turtle Beach. “With Oakley’s groundbreaking gaming eyewear and our high-performance gaming audio, we continue to strive for ways to advance glasses-friendly comfort and the overall gaming experience. We’re also exploring other areas where Turtle Beach and Oakley may be able to do more together to further improve gaming performance, including collaborating on materials technologies, product design, merch, apparel, and more.”

The initial Oakley x Turtle Beach Collection includes two products. First, the Metalink RX frames, which come in a black and grey colorway and feature Turtle Beach’s iconic logo on the temple. The Metalink RX frames feature headset-compatible temples to ensure they stay in place even in the most intense gaming sessions, and come with a custom Turtle Beach logo microbag. Gamers who wear glasses can purchase the frames from Oakley.com, and Oakley will create custom Prizm™ Gaming Lenses based on their prescription.

“As Oakley moves further into gaming, partnering with Turtle Beach is a natural fit as both brands are leaders and innovators in two key areas of gaming performance – sight and sound,” said Caio Amato, Oakley Global Marketing Director. “We’ve now harnessed the momentum gained after releasing Prizm™ Gaming Lens Technology, our first optical solution developed specifically for gaming, to combine the performance-focused benefits you expect to find in a pair of Oakley frames with headset-compatible design. The resulting products bridge the gap between physical and digital gaming while setting up players for victory in their gaming pursuits.”

To further celebrate the new partnership, Oakley and Turtle Beach have also designed a limited-edition set of Frogskins Lite sunglasses. The newest evolution of Oakley’s most iconic lifestyle eyewear, the Frogskins Lite sunglasses feature a throwback Turtle Beach color scheme, plus Oakley’s Prizm™ Ruby Iridium Lenses, and a rainbow gradient Oakley logo and Turtle Beach logo on the temple. The sunglasses also come with a custom Turtle Beach logo microbag.

The limited-edition Oakley x Turtle Beach Collection is available for purchase starting today online at both Oakley and Turtle Beach. For additional information on the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For more information on the Oakley x Turtle Beach collaboration, please visit Oakley.com.

About Oakley, Inc.

Established in 1975 and headquartered in Southern California, Oakley is one of the leading product design and sport performance brands in the world. The holder of more than 900 patents, Oakley is a culture of creators, inventors, idealists and scientists obsessed with using design and innovation to create products and experiences that inspire greatness. This philosophy has made Oakley one of the most iconic and inimitable brands on the market, with products that world-class athletes around the globe depend on to compete at the highest level possible. Oakley is known for its High Definition Optics®, which features unparalleled optical clarity and precision along with impact resistance and UV protection, incorporated into all of the brand’s sun, prescription eyewear, and premium goggles. Oakley extended its position as one of the world’s leading sports eyewear brand into apparel and accessories. Oakley has men’s and women’s product lines that appeal to Sports Performance, Active, and Lifestyle consumers. Oakley is a subsidiary of Luxottica Group. Additional information is available at www.oakley.com.

About Turtle Beach Corporation

Turtle Beach Corporation (corp.turtlebeach.com) is one of the world’s leading gaming accessory providers. The Turtle Beach brand (www.turtlebeach.com) is known for pioneering first-to-market features and patented innovations in high-quality, comfort-driven headsets for all levels of gamer, making it a fan-favorite brand and the market leader in console gaming audio for the last decade. Turtle Beach’s ROCCAT brand (www.roccat.org) combines detail-loving German innovation with a genuine passion for designing the best PC gaming products. Under the ROCCAT brand, Turtle Beach creates award-winning keyboards, mice, headsets, mousepads, and other PC accessories. Turtle Beach’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.

Build, Manage and Grow Your Prison in the Newly Reimagined Prison Tycoon Series

DENVER, COLORADO (January 28, 2021) — Ziggurat Interactive, publisher of multiplatform retro and modern games, announced today that Prison Tycoon: Under New Management is currently in development and planned for release later in 2021 on PC and console. This is the latest and all-new chapter in the Prison Tycoon series and will focus on the challenges of rehabilitating and reintegrating inmates back into healthy, functioning members of society. The game is being developed by award-winning Abylight Studios, which has produced many notable projects including Hyper Light Drifter, Tiny Thief, and Super Hydorah.

Prison Tycoon: Under New Management tasks players with creating and maintaining a successfully run prison — complete with security checkpoints, guard towers, prison cells, and inmate services. Would-be wardens will need to maintain a balance of services and security as they strive to run an efficient facility while keeping inmates on the path to reintegration. To grow their prison and improve their capabilities, players will need to secure funding from state agencies, manage the flow of resources and keep staff happy while providing proper care for their charges.

“We are thrilled to be working with Abylight Studios on a transcendent reimagining of the Prison Tycoon franchise,” said  Wade Rosen, President of Ziggurat Interactive. “Under New Management is our opportunity to reboot the franchise with a modern mindset and positive outlook.”

More info about Ziggurat Interactive, its current lineup, and upcoming announcements is available on Facebook, Twitter,  and the company’s official website, with info on their upcoming products to be announced on the same.

About Ziggurat Interactive

Ziggurat Interactive was launched in late 2019 with the goal of preserving and expanding the legacy of video games. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Ziggurat creates and celebrates games — expanding the audience for both retro and new titles by making them accessible to all types of players across multiple platforms.

Developer Stormind Games bringing first wholly owned, original property to PC and Consoles

Catania, Italy – 28th January 2021: Stormind Games, developer of the critically acclaimed Remothered franchise and which recently announced its collaboration with award winning writer Anne Toole, Ron Fish – renowned composer of the Arkham Series & former Assassin’s Creed Concept Artist Borislav Mitkov is delighted to reveal the first details and trailer for their brand new IP, Batora: Lost Haven, coming to PC, Playstation 4 and 5, Xbox One and X and Nintendo Switch.

Built on a rich Action RPG foundation, Batora follows Avril –  a regular 16-year old girl, not a natural born hero – as she realises, after losing everything she cares for, that she is the  only one who can save a dying planet Earth from oblivion. This is how her interplanetary adventure starts: along this journey she will visit colorful and mysterious planets and meet intriguing characters – and she will learn that every choice has a consequence.

Far from a standard aRPG game, Batora is based on the duality between mind and body, introducing a new game mechanic that challenges players to find the perfect balance between the two – losing sight of one could mean that their journey is over. Batora doesn’t present the hero’s journey in black or white, good or evil: there are decisions and there are their consequences. Every single decision Avril makes will turn out to be important, often even life-changing, for the characters she meets or the places she visits. 

“We live our lives in a constant state of flux between our physical and mental well being, often with little thought for how they affect each other.” commented Giacomo Masi, Narrative Designer on Batora: Lost Haven. “The journey which Avril takes in Batora really focuses on the need for a strategic dualism – mastering the balance between the physical and the mental –  whilst presenting a multi-branching, narrative full of consequences, rich in plot twists and credible, like-able characters.”

The duality of the lead character is also one of Batora’s most unique features with players required to use the “switch mechanic” to alternate between their physical and mental states. Learning the right time to strike or not be struck and in which state to do so will present a considerable challenge to even the most experienced players.

Whilst taking the studio in a new direction and tackling a new genre, Batora will also stay true to Stormind’s core principles of offering intense, emotional stories in tandem with unique and distinctive art styles.

Gaetano Caltabiano, Art Director on the project, added “Bridging the gap between the physical and mental calls for a particular visual representation and we’ve really tried to distinguish between the two with a hand-painted approach inspired by Sci-Fi art of the 1950s versus the photo-realistic approach of many of today’s AAA titles. We’ve really drawn a lot of inspiration from the likes of Alphonse Mucha and the intense Sci-fi environments of Paul Lehr”

“We’re all extremely excited to finally be able to announce this new adventure to the world”, stated  Antonio Cannata, CEO and Co-Founder of Stormind Games “This is Stormind Games’ first proprietary IP, and our first next-gen video game – we’re stepping up our game, and both as a man who works in this industry and as a passionate gamer, I can positively state that our team’s professional growth, together with the contribution of stars such as Anne Toole, Borislav Mitkov  and Ron Fish, definitely makes Batora: Lost Haven our most ambitious project so far”

Batora: Lost Haven will launch for PC, Playstation 4 and 5, Xbox One and X and Nintendo Switch. 

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ABOUT STORMIND GAMES

Stormind Games is the video game studio specialized in the development of intense stories for PC and consoles. Following the team’s award-winning effort in the development of the survival horror saga Remothered, the studio is now developing an all new story-driven original IP