Take your Cyberpunk Roleplay to the Next Level with Themed Voice Mods, Sound Effects, and Audio Customizations

VALENCIA, SPAIN (December 9, 2020) – Voicemod — the leading platform for real-time voice modulation and sonic identity creation — is thrilled to announce today the launch of an all-new content pack and soundboard effects in the theme of cyberpunk on the Voicemod Windows PC platform. Players enjoying cyberpunk RPGs on PC, console, or tabletop can now select voices and effects that align with their customized character with the Cyberpunk Content Pack using the Trauma Medic and AI DJ voice mods in real-time. Game Masters can also create incredible soundscapes and realistic voices for the pen-and-paper game world residents.

This audio customization adds a new layer of depth to the roleplaying experience by providing a selection of robotic and pitch-shifting effects. Whether playing as a Solo, Netrunner, or Techie, there’s a voice that will make players stand out in a dangerous and dystopian world. Along with customizable voices, Voicemod has also launched a collection of new sound bites that can be used to create a cyberpunk-ready soundboard. Audio choices include deadly drones, fluttering electronics, metal squeals, explosions, melee (punching, Vibro blade) sound effects, and gadget noises. Additionally, users can upload their own .MP3 audio clips to include as part of their themed soundboard to design a unique and unparalleled futuristic soundscape. 

“As soon as we realized that you wouldn’t be able to customize your voice in Cyberpunk 2077, we knew it was time for Voicemod to step in and do what we do best — giving voice to players,” said Jaime Bosch, Co-founder and CEO of Voicemod. “The launch of the cyberpunk pack is the most meta content we’ve added; at its core, Voicemod is a pretty cyberpunk technology as you can completely transform a fundamental part of your identity. Consider it another tool in your kit of cybernetic enhancements.” 

Watch the new Voicemod Cyberpunk Content Pack trailer: 

Players looking for a true cyberpunk-inspired experience can utilize the Voicemod Voicelab (available with Voicemod PRO) to create a completely personalized and unique voice of their own using Voicemod’s cutting edge audio data augmentation technology. The Voicelab also comes equipped with three brand new effects to fully realize the cyborg life: Robotifier, Distortion, and Resonator. With the ability to combine different sound effects and adjust parameters, players can modify their real voice along with their in-game body and cyberware customizations. Cyberpunk’s very essence is the use of technology to enhance the way we express ourselves, and with Voicemod Voicelab there’s no need to suffer under a futuristic dystopia to do so.

How to become a cyberpunk character with Voicemod: 

• Download and open the Voicemod app on your PC
• In the communication app of your choice, select the Voicemod Microphone (Voicemod Virtual Audio Device (WDM)) as your audio input 
• Go back to Voicemod and choose the voice effect you want to use – make sure “Voice Changer” is toggled on
• Optional: If you want to add sound bites to your audio, upload the .MP3 or .WAV files to the soundboard and assign them keybinds
• That’s it! Use your new voice and become one with your Cyberpunk character! 

Cyberpunk is a genre that promises a future of ultimate personal expression. Voicemod takes this immersive roleplaying to another level with the Cyberpunk Content Pack, including the Trauma Media and AI DJ voice, Voicelab functions, and soundboard effects, adding a whole new layer of cyberpunk roleplay.

Voicemod PRO is available for $15 USD/one-year subscription or $39 USD for a lifetime license. Download Voicemod on Windows PC via the official site here. 

About Voicemod

Based in Valencia, Spain, Voicemod is the world’s leading voice manipulation tool and customizable soundboard provider. With more than 17 million downloads on desktop PCs alone, it is a tool that helps gamers, content creators, and professionals of all skill levels find the voice that best expresses themselves as they play, work, create, and entertain. Offering the best and most accessible tools on the market with its versatile PC platform, soundboard and Voicelab, Voicemod is committed to letting you sound like you — even as you are discovering who that might be. Learn more at voicemod.net.

Tobii Eye Tracking Support Will Offer Pilots a More Immersive and Hands-free Flight Experience

LOS ANGELES, December 9, 2020 – Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) today announced it has signed an exclusive partnership with Tobii, the global leader in eye tracking technology, to bring the next generation of eye tracking and head tracking technology to Star Citizen. The upcoming Star Citizen – Alpha 3.12: Assault on Stanton update will introduce official support for the innovative Tobii technology for the first-time, delivering a more immersive way to explore and experience the universe of Star Citizen.

“Flying and ship-to-ship combat is a critical part of the Star Citizen experience – and Tobii eye tracking hardware makes that experience much more immersive,” said Cloud Imperium Games CEO and Star Citizen creative director Chris Roberts. “We look forward to working with our partners at Tobii to expand eye tracking features and functionality over time.” Take flying and dogfighting in Star Citizen to the next level with the advanced precision and speed of Tobii eye tracking hardware, while enjoying a more intuitive flight experience as you soar through space. In order to take advantage of eye tracking support in Star Citizen, players must have the appropriate Tobii hardware, such as the Tobii Eye Tracker 5. To celebrate this partnership announcement, for a limited time, Star Citizen players will benefit from a saving of 10% from the usual purchase price of the Tobii Eye Tracker 5. For more information about compatible eye tracking devices and systems, please visit Tobii Gaming | Powerful Eye Tracking for PC Games. 

“We are thrilled to add Star Citizen to our growing library of titles that support our eye tracking technology,” said Anand Srivatsa, Division CEO of Tobii Tech. “Whether you are aiming to improve reaction times and precision or looking for a more immersive and comfortable way to explore and enjoy gaming, Tobii offers a new way to experience your favorite games.”

Star Citizen combines classic space sim gameplay with boundary-pushing visuals in a massively multiplayer setting with unprecedented fidelity. Live how you want to live: shift paths from cargo hauler to outlaw, explorer, or any other role, whenever you want. Explore multiple planets and moons, including vast cities and underground caverns, all created with a unique combination of procedural planet technology and complementary hand-crafted design.

For further information, including how to download and play Star Citizen, visit the official website. Enlist today and join this ever-expanding universe by visiting the game’s Welcome Hub and Guide System for tips on how to play. Millions of players from around the world have already joined to help CIG build the most ambitious game ever made. For continued updates, keep up with Star Citizen on Facebook, Instagram, Twitch, Twitter and YouTube.

About Cloud Imperium Games and Roberts Space Industries®

Cloud Imperium is a new kind of independent studio dedicated to delivering AAA games outside the established publisher system. It was founded in 2012 by renowned visionary game developer Chris Roberts (Wing Commander series, Freelancer, Privateer), Sandi Gardiner, and international media lawyer and producer Ortwin Freyermuth (Carlito’s Way, Shattered, Das Boot – Director’s Cut), with industry veteran and studio director Erin Roberts (Lego videogame series, Starlancer, Privateer) joining the team in 2013. Cloud Imperium is creating Star Citizen, a record-shattering, largely crowdfunded space sim, and Squadron 42, a Hollywood-caliber, story-driven single-player game set in the same universe. Cloud Imperium operates in “open development” – sharing progress and updates in near real time. This paradigm-shifting development process (game development usually occurs behind closed doors) gives the community an unprecedented look at Star Citizen and Squadron 42’s development and allows direct feedback and interaction between players and developers, thereby ensuring that the games being developed are what players want to play.

About Tobii

Tobii is the global leader in eye tracking. Our mission is to improve the world with technology that understands human attention and intent. Tobii operates through three business units: Tobii Dynavox makes specially designed computers that are controlled by eye movement or touch screens for use by people with special needs due to spinal cord injuries, CP, ALS or other medical conditions. Tobii Pro develops and sells eye tracking equipment and services used today by more than 3,500 companies and 2,500 research institutions, including all of the world’s 50 highest ranked universities. Tobii Tech supplies eye tracking technology for integration into consumer electronics and other products such as personal computers, virtual reality headsets, healthcare applications, and more. Tobii is headquartered in Sweden and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (TOBII). The group has over 1,000 employees. For more information: www.tobii.com.

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Play Xbox games from the cloud on your mobile phone or tablet on-the-go or at home with the MOGA XP5-X Plus

WOODINVILLE, Wash. – December 8, 2020 – PowerA, a leader in enhancing interactive entertainment with officially licensed gaming accessories, launched the MOGA XP5-X Plus Bluetooth Controller for Mobile and Cloud Gaming. As the newest addition to PowerA’s popular MOGA line licensed for Xbox, the XP5-X Plus delivers the versatility to play Xbox games from the cloud on your mobile phone or tablet with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The MOGA XP5-X Plus is available now for $69.99.

Mobile Gaming Like Never Before

The MOGA XP5-X Plus delivers optimized controls for cloud games in the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate library on your compatible mobile phone or tablet. Whether it’s supported titles in the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate library or Fortnite on Android, gamers will experience breathtaking mobile gaming with the ergonomic design and familiarity of an Xbox-inspired controller. The advanced gaming buttons allow players to map two additional buttons on the fly to gain the competitive edge.

Extended Gaming Sessions Wherever and Whenever

The integrated power bank and optimally balanced phone clip gives players the best position to take down their opponents at home or on-the-go. The internal 3000mAh rechargeable battery delivers MOGA Power Boost by extending gameplay and can be used as a Power Bank to charge an Android mobile device while playing. The premium game clip designed to fit Android devices gives players to explore hundreds of controller-enabled games.

Mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons

Keep your thumbs on the analog sticks and gain a competitive advantage by mapping two buttons on the back of the controller for adjusting button assignments on-the-fly between matches. With the MOGA XP5-X Plus, you’ll be well equipped to take on any gaming challenge thrown at you, whether it’s a high-octane firefight or an intense race to the finish line.

Press samples are currently available upon requests for MOGA XP5-X Plus for mobile platforms for reviews and holiday gift guides. Please respond to this email or contact the media details below to learn more.

About PowerA
PowerA creates innovative accessory products that enhance the world’s best video game and mobile technology experiences. A brand that has become known for high standards and quality manufacturing, PowerA delivers the safest products possible including game controllers, cases, starter kits and a wide collection of other accessories. PowerA products are available across the globe at major retailers including North America, Europe, Australia and Latin America. To learn more, visit PowerA.com.

PowerA Warranty
All PowerA products, including the MOGA XP5-X Plus for mobile platforms, are backed by a two-year limited warranty.

Paris, France, December 8, 2020 — Today, Orichalcum Pictures, a hybrid production company founded to explore archaeology through a multimedia lens, and developer VR Connection announced a slight delay for their ancient Greece and Myst-inspired VR adventure game Ryte: The Eye of Atlantis. The official statement reads as follows:

“Due to the remote work adjustments during the COVID-19 second lockdown in France which were necessary to keep everyone healthy, the current version of Ryte: The Eye of Atlantis did not quite reach the technical quality standards that the studio and us have set and wanted to achieve for the release on December 8th.

With so much work and dedication put into this project we feel we owe the players to deliver the most polished experience and decided to postpone the release to January 27, 2021.

We apologize to everyone who was expecting the game today. This decision was not an easy one to make. But achieving excellence is our goal and we apologize about the inconvenience and thank you for your patience”

The new release date for SteamVR and Oculus headsets is January 27, 2021. Players can wishlist the game on its official Steam store now.

For more information, please visit the title’s Steam and Oculus page, like the game on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter, and subscribe to the title’s YouTube channel.

About Orichalcum Pictures
Orichalcum Pictures is a hybrid production company founded to explore archaeology and history through a multimedia lens, including video, virtual reality and sponsorships. Projects currently in production include documentaries on egyptology history and participations in excavations taking place in Egypt through patronage. The ancient Greece and Myst-inspired VR adventure game Ryte: The Eye of Atlantis is now available for Steam VR and Oculus.
 

About VR Connection
VR Connection, the leading French research and development force in virtual reality was created to become the first collaboration hub dedicated to the production and distribution of immersive content (90 companies). Its vocation is to bring together the industry’s most relevant players to offer 360 integrated development solutions to major VR and immersive projects.

Gears 5: Hivebusters Expansion Arrives December 16 with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

by Zoë Curnoe, Production Director, The Coalition

Summary

• The Gears 5: Hivebusters Expansion is available Wednesday, December 16 and is available with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on Console, PC and Android devices the same day as global release.
• The Gears 5: Hivebusters Expansion is available separately for pre-purchase or included with the Gears 5: Game of the Year Edition beginning December 16.
• The expansion adds 16 New Achievements for a total of 210 available Gamerscore.

In the past month, Gears 5 released the Xbox Series X|S update, which relaunched the game with next-gen technical optimizations for new consoles and new campaign features, and followed up with the largest multiplayer update ever, Operation 5: Hollow Storm. Today, to cap off this holiday’s re-release, we’re announcing the Gears 5: Hivebusters campaign expansion, coming Wednesday, December 16, 2020 to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or available for AU$29.95 and NZ$39.95 pre-purchase from the Microsoft digital store.

Gears 5: Hivebusters Expansion
In the new expansion, play as Lahni, Keegan and Mac – the heroes introduced in Gears 5’s Escape mode – in their first mission as part of the secretive Hivebuster program. Thrown together and dubbed “Scorpio Squad,” their suicide mission to destroy a Swarm hive may hold the key to saving Sera and their own redemption.

• Enjoy a new, 3-hour campaign set on the volcanic Galangi islands. The island lava flows and sandy beaches are crawling with Swarm and a deadly new predator.
• Use and upgrade Ultimate Abilities in a campaign story setting for the first time.
• Up to 3-player co-op, split-screen or online.
• 16 new achievements to unlock for 210 Gamerscore
• The expansion supports Gears 5 Xbox Series X|S optimizations, including reduced load times, quick resume, variable refresh rates and 4K HDR Ultra visuals on Series X.

Gears 5: Hivebusters was written by Kurtis Wiebe, creator of the Rat Queens comic book series, and author of the Gears of War: Hivebusters comics on which the expansions characters are based. Gears of War: Hivebusters, which originally appeared as a five-part series in 2019, is now available for print purchase as a single collected volume and includes the Mechanic Mac Character Skin and the Hivebusters Comic Cover Banner as bonus digital items for immediate use in multiplayer.

Availability

Gears 5: Hivebusters is the first Xbox Game Studios campaign expansion to join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate day-and-date with release. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can play as a part of their existing membership when the expansion is live on December 16. Simply update the game and launch the expansion from the Gears 5 main menu.

Other players can pre-purchase the expansion for AU$29.95 and NZ$39.95 starting today via the Microsoft digital store or the Steam store.

Hivebusters Graphic Novel

For more background and lore around the Lahni, Keegan and Mac, check out the Gears of War: Hivebusters graphic novel, also written by Kurtis Wiebe. It’s available now and includes the Mechanic Mac character skin and Hivebusters banner for use in Gears 5 multiplayer.

Gears 5: Game of the Year Edition
Also available next week is the Gears 5: Game of the Year Edition, which includes the Hivebusters campaign expansion, Halo: Reach Character Pack, plus 30 days of boost, and is available as a digital exclusive from the Microsoft digital store or included on day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. 

Cloud Gaming (Beta) Support
Additionally, the Gears 5: Hivebusters campaign expansion will be available to play via cloud gaming (beta) with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate upon launch on December 16. The expansion joins Gears 5 and over 100 other titles now available to play from Android mobile devices.

For the latest on Gears 5, including the multiplayer relaunch as part of Operation 5 and our latest team up with WWE Superstars The New Day, stay tuned to Xbox Wire and Gears5.com.

Carpack #8, the Racing Heroes Car Pack, and the December patch are now available

The patch brings the December tournament as well as a new free map for all players!

Sydney, Australia, December 9^th,  2020 – Expand your garage with the second DLC of Season 2! The Racing Heroes Car pack is now available.

Raven: This rare breed of true 80s American muscle shreds the opposition with raw power!

Stellar: The legendary rally missile is equally at home on tight gravel corners and asphalt straights.

Speedie: This plucky little car punches above its weight, outfoxing the competition!

Season 2 lasts until March 2021 and brings you more free tracks, challenges, rewards, and DLC car packs. All four DLC car packs are included in the new season pass 2 and will be released step by step.

December Tournament Update – Racing Heroes
Proof you are the ultimate Racing Hero on Eagles Peak in the latest Tournament season. Work your way from the bottom to the top and pass even the fastest opponents to earn more score.

Find the full patch notes here.

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

Space Raiders in Space Launches Comedic Comic-Inspired Tower Defense on PC Today

GLIWICE, Poland – Dec. 8, 2020 – Space Raiders in Space, the tower defense roguelike with pulp comic style from publisher Destructive Creations and developed by 2 Stupid Devs, gets the hell out of Early Access and starts blasting aliens on Steam today. The 1.0 version introduces an expansive new story mode and a raider’s bounty of levels and more.

Years after grizzled war hero Andy and Xeno-biologist Heather make first contact with an alien force dubbed The Hivemind, a friendship between Homo sapiens and the strange creatures exists among the stars. But when The Hivemind suddenly attacks, Andy, Heather, and an unlikely assortment of allies start shooting and save the questions for later. There’s probably a good reason for their attack, but, eh, who spoils the whole plot in a press release?

Embark on a pulpy sci-fi saga in an all-new story campaign told through more than forty pages of classic comic-inspired art, complete with campy voice acting. Play intergalactic exterminator in tactical combat blending tower defense strategy with roguelike action gameplay. Prepare defenses, issue orders to crew members, and topple The Hivemind’s deadly waves of aliens with all manner of over-the-top weaponry.

Wield Super Time Stop PowersTM (isn’t that just a pause button?) to take a breather during battles to issue commands and re-assess the field. Lay traps, assault turrets, and more devious contraptions to halt the alien’s advances and tailor the arena to your murderous tastes. Each character’s innate abilities and skills offer much-needed boons. But be prepared, as some traits might produce undesirable effects. They’re only human, after all. Gross little meatbags, really.

Fight through the nine-chapter story mode to see Andy and Heather’s adventure unfold across exotic locales like abandoned cities, derelict spaceships, and an interstellar strip club before returning to battle in Endless modes. Soak in the scenery and scenarios infused with humorous writing, science-fiction sendups, and a healthy dose of pulpy easter eggs.

“With Space Raiders in Space, even our title is a joke, but we have surprises up our sleeves,” said Loren, the literate half of the 2 Stupid Devs. “Show up for some stupid jokes and walk away pleasantly surprised by a deeper-than-expected story and addictive, fun gameplay.”

Space Raiders in Space is now available on PC via Steam in English. Share some beets with the devs on their Discord server and follow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitch for more information. Request a review key through this form.

About Destructive Creations

Destructive Creations is an experienced development and publishing team of highly-skilled game industry veterans. Since the team’s first release in 2015, the common creative work has led to smooth workflow, team stability, and increased efficiency. Destructive Creations’ main goal has always been to deliver original, uncompromising games, and its projects prove that it can handle unusual solutions perfectly, both in Development and Publishing. The team’s motto is “we know what developers need in a publisher, as we are developers ourselves, and we supply just that.”

For more information on Destructive Creations, please visit the official company website.

About 2 Stupid Devs

The aptly-named 2 Stupid Devs is comprised of the uniquely damaged individuals Nick (art) and Loren (code). These two jokers are taking their love of game development and making an actual thing that other people can enjoy. This has widely been considered a bad move. Now, they spend their days and nights on their Discord server sharing their development process (it’s a trainwreck, honestly) with anyone who will stop by.

A NEW ADVENTURE BEGINS IN FINAL FANTASY XIV AS PATCH 5.4: FUTURES REWRITTEN LAUNCHES TODAY

Latest Update Introduces New Story Content, New Dungeons, New Trials and More

SQUARE ENIX® today begins a brand new chapter in FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online with the release of Patch 5.4.  The update, titled Futures Rewritten, arrives with a wealth of new content, including new Main Scenario quests that see the Scions make their long-awaited return to the Source. But in the new future they now look towards, will that which is written upon the pages of history be an anthem of hope or a dirge of despair?

Patch 5.4 also sees the continuation of the Eden raid series, featuring a new boss designed by KINGDOM HEARTS® director and FINAL FANTASY series veteran, Tetsuya Nomura—available in both normal and savage difficulties.

The full Patch 5.4 trailer can be viewed here:

Further details on Patch 5.4 content are outlined below:

• New Main Scenario Quests – With the fate of the First secured, the Scions make their long-awaited return to the Source. But in the new future they now look towards, will that which is written upon the pages of history be an anthem of hope…or a dirge of despair?
• New Raid Dungeon: Eden’s Promise – The third chapter of this 8-player raid series continues the story of Ryne and her mysterious counterpart Gaia, who have succeeded in restoring balance to the elements of the Empty. Patch 5.4 brings new challenging battles—including a new boss designed by KINGDOM HEARTS® director and FINAL FANTASY series veteran, Tetsuya Nomura—available in both normal and savage difficulties.
• Chronicles of a New Era – The Sorrow of Werlyt Updates – Players can continue their attempt to thwart the Empire’s warmachina development project alongside Gaius after vanquishing the Sapphire Weapon. However, newly unearthed information alludes to another foe lurking in the shadows: The Emerald Weapon.
• New Trial: Castrum Marinum – Withthe existence of a warmachina code-named “Emerald” confirmed, it falls to Warriors of Light to spearhead a pre-emptive strike before this menace can be unleashed upon the world.Players can challenge Emerald Weapon in both normal and extreme difficulties.
• New Dungeon: Matoya’s Relict – Players can explore the former workshop of the Archon Matoya alongside fellow adventurers, or a party of non-player characters using the Trust system.
• New Unreal Trial: The Navel (Unreal) – The next powered-up version of an existing primal, Titan, will be unleashed upon level 80 adventurers in Patch 5.4, providing a new challenge and a chance to earn unique prizes.
• New “Explorer Mode” – This new gameplay mode will allow players to take screenshots as they traverse Shadowbringers dungeons, without the danger of enemies. Players can also summon mounts and minions within dungeons using this mode to further enhance their screenshots.
• Ocean Fishing Updates – Two new fishing routes in the Black Shroud and Dravania regions will be added alongside other updates.
• Performance Action Update – Playable instruments have been expanded to include the violin.
• Triple Triad Updates – The popular card game has received a variety of updates and improvements, including UI updates, eased deckbuilding rules for newcomers, and new tournaments. Additionally, players will now have the ability to create their own custom tournaments for up to 8 players, in which they can customise the game rules.
• Crafter and Gatherer Updates – Adjustments to certain crafter actions and a revamp of the collectable and aetherical reduction systems for gatherers, and more will arrive in Patch 5.4.
• Ishgardian Restoration Update (Patch 5.41) – The fourth and final stage of the Restoration of the Holy See of Ishgard will commence, with players working together to help their World complete the restoration.
• “Save the Queen” Update (Patch 5.45) – The next chapter of “Save the Queen” continues the story penned by renowned game designer Yasumi Matsuno (FINAL FANTASY Tactics, FINAL FANTASY XII). The update will also introduce Delubrum Reginae—new large-scale battle content with both a 24-player normal mode and high-difficulty 48-player savage mode for players to undertake.
• Resistance Weapon Updates (Patch 5.45) – Players who complete the Save the Queen questline in Patch 5.45 will be able to further upgrade their Resistance Weapons an additional two tiers. The second upgrade tier will also allow players  to customise certain parameters on the weapon to match their playstyle.
• Blue Mage Update (Patch 5.45) – The limited job will receive a number of new updates, including an increased level cap to 70, new blue magic to learn from enemies, new job-specific equipment, and additions to the Blue Mage Log.
• Skysteel Tool Update (Patch 5.45) – Disciples of the Land and Hand can further upgrade their Skysteel Tools to aid in crafting and gathering.
• Adjustments to PvE and PvP actions, the addition of quick matches to Doman Mahjong, a new treasure hunt dungeon, new UI skins, and more.

Additional details may be found at the official Patch 5.4 site: https://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/shadowbringers/patch_5_4/

During the Letter from the Producer LIVE on 27^th November, Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida announced a special global livestream event, the “FINAL FANTASY XIV Announcement Showcase.” The event is scheduled to take place on 6^th February, 2021 and will feature the latest information and announcements for the title. Details on when and where to view the stream will be available at a later date.

With so much new content coming to FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, there’s never been a better time to try the ground-breaking MMORPG. The game’s free trial has been expanded to include content up to the end of the Heavensward expansion, where players can create up to eight playable characters and experience the different playable races, classes, and jobs with no restrictions on playtime. New adventurers who wish to experience the free trial may register here: https://sqex.to/FFXIVFreeTrial.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers is the third expansion for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online and has received acclaim from critics and fans alike since its release in July 2019. Packed with striking new environments, the new gunbreaker and dancer jobs, Hrothgar and Viera races, Trust system and much more, FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers offers players both old and new hundreds of hours of content to explore.

Related Links

SQUARE ENIX® Press Site: https://www.square-enix-press.com/
Shadowbringers Teaser Site: http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/shadowbringers/
The Lodestone®: http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com
Official Facebook®: https://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyXIV
Official Twitter®: @FF_XIV_EN

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 159 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 81 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

MARVEL’S AVENGERS OPERATION: KATE BISHOP – TAKING AIM NOW AVAILABLE

New Hero, Story, Villain, and More Available Today at No Additional Cost

SYDNEY, 9^th December 2020 – Today, SQUARE ENIX® announced that the first new playable Super Hero, and star of the all-new Marvel’s Avengers Operation: Kate Bishop – Taking AIM, is now available for free download for all game owners. In addition to Kate Bishop, the new playable Super Hero performed by Ashly Burch, and the new chapter in the game’s ongoing and expanding Avengers Initiative story, Marvel’s Avengers Operation: Kate Bishop – Taking AIM also introduces a powerful new villain, the Super-Adaptoid, that will challenge players with a combination of skills and weaponry that mimic the Avengers’ own attacks.

The lead-up to Taking AIM began with enigmatic new Tachyon missions appearing on players’ in-game War Tables several weeks ago. In Taking AIM, Kate Bishop, master archer and skilled gymnast, resurfaces after her investigation of Nick Fury’s disappearance following A-Day leads to her mentor Clint Barton (aka Hawkeye) going missing as well. As she unravels the mystery behind the sudden appearance of the time-warping Tachyon Rifts, she uncovers a twisted new plan from AIM, which pushes her to work with the Avengers once again.

Taking AIM’s story can be played solo or with up to three friends to deliver the ultimate Super Hero experience. It begins shortly after the conclusion of Marvel’s Avengers’ Reassemble campaign and is just the first half of the two Hawkeyes’ Story Arc. Clint Barton’s Hawkeye will then take the stage in early 2021 to complete the double-feature and lay the groundwork for what’s next in the Avengers Initiative.

Marvel’s Avengers is currently available on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC.

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Marvel’s Avengers can currently be played via backwards compatibility on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Players who own the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One version of the game will be able to upgrade to the full next-gen version at no additional cost*. Those moving their saves to next-gen consoles will transfer their player profiles and progression so they can pick up right where they left off. In addition, cross-gen play will be supported so PS5™ players will be able to play with their friends on PS4™ and Xbox Series X|S players can connect with their friends on Xbox One.

Marvel’s Avengers offers players a truly rich experience and combines the single player focused Reassemble story campaign with the ongoing Avengers Initiative’s War Zone missions, which take the Avengers around the world and beyond. Each mission in the Reassemble campaign is designed to showcase one or more hero’s unique abilities, while the Avengers Initiative missions can be played solo with your own custom AI team or with a group of up to four players** as any Hero in the player’s roster.

The narrative of Marvel’s Avengers will expand over time with the addition of new stories featuring new heroes, villains, mission types, regions, items, and more delivered to players at no additional cost once they own the core game. These stories move the entire Marvel’s Avengers narrative world forward on a multi-year arc, and all new missions are accessible to the entire roster of playable heroes.

*Free upgrade available only from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, or from Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S. Upgrade from PlayStation 4 disc version requires PlayStation 5 console with disc drive. Upgrade from Xbox One disc version requires Xbox Series X console.

**Internet connection required. Your platform’s online multiplayer requirements will apply.

Related Links
Official Homepage: www.playavengers.com
Official Twitter: @PlayAvengers
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlayAvengersGame/
Official YouTube: http://youtube.com/PlayAvengers
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Bio Inc.: Redemption Accepts Patients Today on iOS and Android Devices

MONTREAL – 8 December, 2020 – Bio Inc. Redemption, the medical simulator from DryGin Studios where doctors can play with real-life diseases and cures on virtual patients, opens its practice today on iOS and Android after its acclaimed Steam version.

Bio Inc.: Redemption, the latest entry in a series enjoyed by more than 17 million players,enters the operating room with features new to the mobile version. New weekly new world maps and more than 40 are available for each of the game’s campaigns are available to provide new medical mysteries. Master the new skill progression system and become a surgical expert.

A new competitive tournament mode puts dueling doctors against one another for the title of Doctor of Medicine and other rewards Mobile MDs can look forward to tournaments starting later in December.

Aspiring doctors may take to the Choose Life campaign, where they will put their medical knowledge to the test to save the lives of their patients. Screen through over 600 real illnesses, symptoms, medical tests, and treatments to correctly identify ailments and prescribe the proper cure in the hopes of restoring patients back to good health. Or, tackle the Choose Death campaign and apply that knowledge for nefarious purposes.

“Bio Inc.: Redemption offers players insight into the duality of medicine,” says J-F Mitchell, president, DryGin Studios. “Now, a new graduating class of med students on mobile devices can either choose to preserve and protect human life or use their knowledge to ruin it. Adding all of the new content specific for iOS and Android will give them plenty of moral choices to face!”

Bio Inc. Redemption is available now for the App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android as a free download with in-app purchases. The game supports English, French, German, and Russian language text.

For more information, please visit the Bio Inc. Redemption website, follow DryGin Studios on Twitter, or like Bio Inc. on Facebook.

About DryGin Studios

DryGin Studios is a maturing indie game development company based in Montreal, Canada. Since its founding in 2012 by two long-time software developers and entrepreneurs, DryGin Studios has successfully self-published three titles surpassing 17 million downloads on mobile, reaching the top 10 in many countries on both Android and iOS.