The Four-Hour Event Was Followed by 44,000 Viewers
AUSTIN, TX (November 10, 2020) – On November 9, World of Warships in partnership with Verizon streamed a Virtual Fleet Week to honor the U.S. Navy just prior to Veterans Day. The celebration featured a mixture of historical footage along with exclusive in-game and CGI footage to recreate the atmosphere of a grand Fleet Week while also paying tribute to the U.S. Navy, Marines and Coast Guard. In addition, during the stream viewers donated $4,936 to support the Wounded Warrior Project.
To view a recap of World of Warships Virtual Fleet week click here.
The Virtual Fleet Week was a four hour event that took place in the virtual New York City harbor parading down the Hudson River. It was streamed on World of Warships Twitch, YouTube and Steam channels with 44,000 people tuning in for the event.
The World of Warships’ Virtual Fleet Week featured the most iconic U.S. warships, including the famed USS Midway, a virtual airshow, and historical footage commemorating soldier homecomings, veteran story sessions and more. A special keynote speech was delivered by Chief Executive Officer of the United States Naval Institute, Vice Admiral Peter Daly, USN (Ret.).
“It was an honor to create Virtual Fleet Week to celebrate the U.S. Navy and the men and women who have served in uniform throughout all the branches of the armed forces. We’d like to thank all those who tuned-in and donated to the Wounded Warrior Project,” said Artur Plociennik, World of Warships’ Regional Publishing Director. “It’s important to continue to educate and inform new generations of gamers on the accomplishments of the Navy and the contributions of those who served, especially as we near Veterans Day.”
The program was co-hosted by Dr. Geoffrey Wawro, Professor of Military History at the University of North Texas (UNT) and Director of the UNT Military History Center. Museum representatives from USS Iowa, USS Midway, USS Lexington and Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum joined to share interesting stories about their ships along with several Navy veterans such as John Wolfinbarger, Carl Reismanm, Bill Huber who all served aboard the USS Iowa between 1943-1945. Verizon and the Wounded Warrior Project joined veterans to discuss the intersection of gaming and mental health.
Visit worldofwarships.com to sign up for World of Warships for free.
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About World of Warships World of Warships is a free, historical, online combat PC game from Wargaming. With its massive fleet of most iconic war vessels, including four different ship classes and strategically designed environment, World of Warships provides the ultimate naval warfare gaming experience, suitable for everyone. Thanks to its largest collection of historically accurate ships available to play, World of Warships prides itself as a digital ship museum and a focal point for naval history enthusiasts.
New thematic content and innovative game modes are being added on a regular basis, providing a diverse and exciting gameplay to its broad player base.
One franchise – multiple platforms After the successful launch of World of Warships on PC, its unique gameplay and design has been adapted to bring free massive naval battles to other platforms with World of Warships: Legends available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and World of Warships Blitz on iOS and Android mobile devices.
About Wargaming Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 4500+ employees and offices spread all over the world. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Their flagship products include the massively popular free-to-play hit World of Tanks and the strategic naval action game World of Warships.
REDMOND, WA- NOVEMBER 10, 2020 – ARK: Survival Evolved has launched major visual enhancements for the Xbox Series X, to synchronize with today’s console launch! The studio released a trailer composed of direct-feed footage from the Xbox Series X and Xbox One respectively, highlighting the stunning visual upgrades. The ARK Xbox Series X Enhancement Update is available for download now.
“The increased memory of Xbox Series X lets us keep nearly the entire game world loaded in the background, enabling us to eliminate the “tether” when hosting certain multiplayer modes, while the fast storage medium makes getting into ARK’s gameplay and travelling through its environments extremely quick and smooth,” said Jeremy Stieglitz, Co-founder and Development Director, Studio Wildcard. “Together with the upgrade’s extreme graphics improvements in draw distance, texture resolution, and levels-of-detail, these changes make the feeling of playing ARK on a 4K HDR TV with the Xbox Series X feel like a new, engrossing adventure.”
The ARK: Survival Evolved Series X upgraded features include:
4K Output at 30-60 FPS
Extreme Draw/LOD Distance (Higher than PC)
Extreme Level Streaming Distance (Higher than PC)
Epic Sky & Atmospherics Quality
Epic Subsurface Scattering Quality
Infinite-Range High Precision Screen Space Ambient Occlusion
ARK: Survival Evolved is available on PC, Xbox One, PS4, and now also includes dramatic Xbox Series X/S Enhancement Upgrade, which you can view HERE! For the latest updates follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, visit the Website at playark.com and watch us tame and train leviathan dinosaurs on Twitch.TV.
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ABOUT STUDIO WILDCARD Founded in 2014 by industry veterans Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, Studio Wildcard’s mission is to bring AAA quality to ambitious indie titles that are designed for core gamers. The studio’s hit title ARK: Survival Evolved, has sold more than 30 million copies across all platforms. The team emphasizes direct communication with their active community, implements player feedback into its fast, iterative dev cycle, and provides tools to drive user generated content. Studio Wildcard includes distributed developers across multiple continents, as wherever talented developers reside, Wildcard seeks them out! www.studiowildcard.com
Paris, November 10th, 2020 – Does everyone think of you as a master chef? Then you should be up to the challenge of opening your own restaurant! Get your frying pans out of the cupboard and put on your finest apron! The game My Universe – Cooking Star Restaurant launches today on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC/Mac.
Here you are, about to open your recently revamped restaurant. As an ambitious and cooking-enthusiast chef, you will have to face many obstacles in the hope of becoming the “crème de la crème”!
Attract clients thanks to original and delicious recipes that will exceed their expectations. Select the right dishes and keep interacting with your customers to quickly progress and get an increasing amount of food lovers into your restaurant. In order achieve this ultimate goal, you will have to take on as many challenges as possible!
You will also need to pay attention to your own restaurant crew and the chefs you will encounter along the way. They will provide you with valuable advice to become a renowned chef and to improve your skills and restaurant.
As you become more and more famous, you’ll get to meet distinguished chefs from around the globe, embodying the top worldwide culinary styles. From Japan, France as well as Italy, the United States or even India, there are plenty of cuisines to choose from in order to give your menu an international dimension and seduce the sophisticated foodies!
Game features:
A unique culinary adventure – Learn how to prepare more than 30 different dishes from around the world and get advice from great cooks!
Numerous mini-games – Master different cooking skills through mini-games and do your best to satisfy all your customers.
Unlock recipes – Unlock new recipes along the way and become a perfect chef, even the best in town!
Take care of your customers – Welcome your clients, pay attention to their requests and well being to provide them with the best culinary experience possible. They will come back and spread positive word-of-mouth!
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Cooking Star Restaurant joins My Baby, School Teacher and Fashion Boutique in the My Universe series. The My Universe series is designed specifically for kids excited to jump into their dreamed adult life. It is also part of the Microids Life label, dedicated in providing gaming experiences for the entire family and all profiles of players.
About Microids Life
Microids Life label combines gaming experiences accessible for all ages and gamer profiles, hoping to complement each of their life’s milestones.Our goal: unite all gamers around experiences inspired by real life, offering everyone the chance to acquire new knowledge as they play and enrich their daily routine.
About Microids
Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset, Philippe Dessoly and Pierre Adane), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, including Asterix & Obelix, and Titeuf, Garfield, Fort Boyard, XIII and Blacksad, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.
The Closed Beta Starts Today Bringing The “Battle for Moscow” Campaign
Gaijin Entertainment and Darkflow Software studio announce that their military online shooterEnlisted is available now on the Xbox Series X|S and PC. Enlisted allows players to control WWII infantry squads, tanks, or aircraft and is distributed as a Game Preview title. A closed Beta Test is also available for PC players registered on the official website – Enlisted.net.
Enlisted is divided into campaigns and the first one covers the fierce defence of Moscow at the end of 1941 and in the beginning of 1942.
Dozens of squads with different specialisations participate in Enlisted battles simultaneously. Players control one soldier directly while other soldiers in the squad are controlled by AI that obeys a player’s orders. This ensures maximum density and spectacularity in a battle while maintaining high contribution from each participant. Infantry, armoured vehicles, and aircraft battle together and each player can experience several roles in just one game session.
A “Founders packs” purchase is required to gain access to either the Enlisted Closed Beta Test on PC or Game Preview on Xbox Series X|S. Founders packs contain a premium squad and exclusive submachine guns for the corresponding nation that can be used in the “Battle for Moscow” campaign. The USSR pack grants access to soldiers of the 75th Infantry Regiment in the 5th Infantry Division of the Red Army for the Soviet Armed Forces and the PPK-41 submachine gun, while a Germany Founders pack allows participation as the 449th Infantry Regiment in the 144th Infantry Division for the Wehrmacht forces with use of the MP 41 submachine gun.
Closed beta test players can try various squads of assault troopers, snipers, machine gunners, flamethrowers, mortars, anti tank squads, engineers, radio operators, tankers, and pilots. Dozens of realistically modelled light and heavy firearms, as well as tanks, wheeled armoured vehicles, fighters, and attack aircraft are already available in the game. All of which are historically accurate and were actually used in the relevant period of World War II.
Player feedback on the Closed Beta Test version will be used to help the development of the subsequent campaigns, “Normandy Invasion”, “Battle for Berlin” and “Tunisia”.
More information on the game and player community features can be found on the official Enlisted website here: Enlisted.net .
About Gaijin Entertainment
Gaijin Entertainment is the developer and publisher of the online games War Thunder, Crossout, Enlisted, Cuisine Royale and Star Conflict as well as PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS and Android titles across several genres. The company’s diverse portfolio has received a range of mass media and game industry awards including such as Gamescom Award and many more. Official website: http://gaijinent.com/
About Darkflow Software
Darkflow Software is a game studio founded in 2016 by video game industry veterans and is located in Riga, Latvia. Currently, the company is working on the squad based multiplayer WW2 shooter Enlisted and Cuisine Royale brutal online shooter.
About Enlisted
Enlisted is a squad-based first person MMO shooter covering key battles from World War II. The game carefully recreates weapons, military vehicles and the atmosphere of that era, while demonstrating really massive clashes of numerous soldiers, tanks and aircraft with artillery and naval support. Official website: https://enlisted.net
Rise like a Dragon and become a hero in the latest installment of the Yakuza franchise
RVINE, Calif. – Nov. 10, 2020 – SEGA today has launched Yakuza: Like a Dragon for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Steam and Windows 10. For owners of the game on Xbox One, a Smart Delivery path is available for Xbox Series X|S, three versions of the game are currently available, including the Day Ichi (Day One) Edition, the Hero Edition and the Legendary Hero Edition. An RPG like no other, Yakuza: Like a Dragon is the latest installment of the beloved series and features a number of firsts, including a dynamic RPG party system, the new backdrop of Yokohama, Japan, and (optional) English voice track featuring the talents of George Takei, Kaiji Tang, Elizabeth Maxwell, Andrew Morgado and others.
To celebrate the rollicking good time awaiting gamers, SEGA has also released a new launch trailer set to the song “Here Comes the Hotstepper” by Ini Kamoze. To view the Yakuza: Like a Dragon launch trailer
In Yakuza: Like a Dragon, players take on the role of Ichiban Kasuga (played by Kaiji Tang), a rough around the edges member of the yakuza who is on the hunt for the truth after being mysteriously betrayed by his clan after voluntarily serving an 18-year prison sentence for a crime he did not commit in order to protect his patriarch and father-figure, Masumi Arakawa (played by George Takei).
Along the way, Ichiban meets a rag-tag cast of characters including rogue cop Adachi (played by Andrew Morgado), ex-nurse Nanba (played by Greg Chun) and Saeko (played by Elizabeth Maxwell), a hostess on a mission. Together, Ichiban and his crew must rise together to become the heroes they never anticipated becoming.
As Ichiban, players will battle their way through the city of Yokohama with an all-new turn-based RPG combat system for some truly amazing fights. Various mini-games can also be experienced around the city, including kart racing, batting cages, arcades and karaoke. To complete the sensory experience, Shonan No Kaze & Yasutaka Nakata have teamed up to create ‘Ichibanka’, the theme song for Yakuza: Like a Dragon for players to fully immerse themselves.
Game Editions Now Available
Players have several game editions to select from when purchasing the game.
TheDay Ichi Edition (for $59.99, available in digital and physical formats) includes the Legends Costume Set incorporating eight costumes representing fan-favorite figures from the Yakuza series, from Kazuma Kiryu to Daigo Dojima, with the physical versions of the game also bundled with a steel book case.
The Hero Edition (for $69.99, available in digital format) includes all features from the Day IchiEdition, as well unlocking the full in-game job set and Management Mode set.
Lastly, the Legendary Hero Edition (for $89.99, available in digital format) includes all the Hero Edition content as well as the full in-game crafting set, karaoke set, Ultimate Costume set and stat boost set.
About the Yakuza / Ryu Ga Gotoku Series
With over 12 million units sold worldwide since its creation in 2005, the Yakuza / Ryu Ga Gotoku series was created with the core concept of “Entertainment geared towards mature audiences” in mind, this series portrays the life of relatable people living in Japan’s red-light districts. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio excels at bringing players into a true-to-life realization of modern Japan while exploring themes of love, humanity, and betrayal, creating an experience unlike any other in digital entertainment.
About SEGA® of America, Inc.:
SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Games Co., Ltd., a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Interactive Entertainment. SEGA of America’s website is located at www.sega.com.
The Falconeer leads the way in a new generation of gaming, mixing an incredible story with acrobatic aerial combat in the awe-inspiring open world created by solo developer Tomas Sala.
Watford UK, 10th November 2020. Global video games publisher Wired Productions and visionary independent developer Tomas Sala are beyond excited to announce the launch of The Falconeer, launching today and pushing the boundaries on PC and the Xbox family of devices, including next gen consoles Xbox Series X|S.
Leading the way in a launch devoid of punks and chiefs, The Falconeer is a unique launch title for Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Offering over 12 hours of gameplay, combined with a truly original story and an eclectic original soundtrack, The Falconeer is scored by the award-winning composer Benedict Nichols, and supported by an incredible multi-language voice over cast, including Mikee Goodman, Carolina Stiles and Tegen Hitchens.
Launching simultaneously on PC through Steam and leading PC retailers such as GOG, GMG, Fanatical, Gamesplanet and Gamersgate, The Falconeer merges intense dogfighting and acrobatic aerial combat with a breathtaking open world full of fantastical creatures. Having already been hailed as “videogame magic” and “jaw-droppingly beautiful” by critics, The Falconeer is set to offer a truly next-gen experience for PC and console players alike.
To celebrate the launch on PC, gamers can save 10% by joining the live stream celebration taking place right now via store.steampowered.com/app/1135260/The_Falconeer, which will also see a range of competitions and giveaways taking place!
“Creating The Falconeer has been a journey years in the making for me; it’s such a deeply personal game and I can’t wait for players to pick this up” said The Falconeer creator, Tomas Sala. “Whether it’s on PC or Xbox, please take some time to enjoy the world of The Great Ursee and everything it has to offer, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.”
“Working with Tomas on The Falconeer has been an incredible experience,” said Leo Zullo, Managing Director, Wired Productions. “Seeing first-hand his passion, his attention to design and how driven he has been to create something truly unique has been inspiring for us. The world Tomas has created is unlike any other, and we’re excited to see players explore the oceanic delights of The Falconeer.”
Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S Stats*
– Xbox Series X: 60fps at 4k, 120fps at 1800p + HDR, 120hz – Xbox Series S: 60fps at 1800p, 120fps at 1080p. – Load time: 13 seconds – Install 1.6GB
*Thanks to Xbox Smart Delivery, The Falconeer also plays great on Xbox One, Xbox One S and Xbox One X.
Wired Productions continues to support retail through challenging times, offering a Day One Edition for the Xbox family of devices priced at £34.99, $39.99 and €39.99. Fans can order directly from the Wired Store or find a local retailer here. For more information, visit TheFalconeer.com, chat on Twitter or join the official Discord.
The digital release on both PC and Xbox is priced at £24.99, $29.99 and €29.99, with a Digital Deluxe version for PC priced at £29.99 / $34.99 / €34.99 available from Steam.
To learn more in-depth info from developer Tomas Sala, join Unity’s Creator Spotlight Series on November 10th. This series features a Behind the Game podcast as well as Tech Talk, so that you can take a deep dive into the Falconeer’s innovative technical achievements and unique features of the game.
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About Wired Productions Wired Productions is a leading video games publisher based in Watford, UK. Wired has produced and published award-winning titles across all major platforms. Bringing games to market in both physical and digital media, notable launches to date include Avicii Invector, Those Who Remain, Deliver Us The Moon, Close to the Sun, GRIP: Combat Racing, Victor Vran: Overkill Edition, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood and The Town of Light.
For more information, or to join the Wired community, please visit:
About Tomas Sala Tomas Sala is an independent game artist and designer as well as the co-founder of game studio Little Chicken Game Company. Best known to most gamers for his exotic Skyrim Mod series: Moonpath to Elsweyr, Tomas has developed a unique visual style over the years that have helped turn helped turn games such as Rekt! (iOS/Switch), SXPD (iOS) and TrackLab (PSVR) into unique visual and interactive experiences.
Tripwire Interactive and Deep Silver Unleash Gaming’s Only ShARkPG Fully Evolved, with Free Next-Gen Upgrade
ROSWELL, Ga. – November 10, 2020 – Developer and publisher Tripwire Interactive and retail partner and publisher Deep Silver, Inc, are proud to announce that the million units plus seller, Maneaterlaunchedtoday digitally and at retail on next-generation consoles, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and will be available on PlayStation®5 computer entertainment system on November 12 (US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea) and on November 19 for the rest of the world. Now players can dive into friendlier (looking) waters with Maneateron the newest hardware gaming has to offer. Fully evolved for the next generation of console systems, Maneatersupports native 4K HDR at 60 FPS, and new lighting effects that will bring the underwater world of Maneater to life like only the next gen consoles can, with Ray-Tracing coming soon in a post-release patch. Xbox Series S owners will also benefit from increased graphical fidelity and frame rate. The PC version of Maneaterwill receive next-gen updates in the first half of 2021. More information on those enhancements will be coming in the near future.
Players who currently own Maneater on Xbox One or thePlayStation®4 computer entertainment system have access to a free, full upgrade, so as their console evolves, Maneater does too!
Out now on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and PC (via the Epic Games Store)—and very soon for the PlayStation®5—Maneater invites players to experience the ultimate power fantasy by controlling the apex predator of the seas—a terrifying shark!
Maneater is a single player, open-world action-RPG (ShARkPG) where YOU are the shark. Starting as a small bull shark pup you are tasked with surviving the harsh world while eating your way up the ecosystem. To do this, you will explore a large and varied open world encountering diverse enemies — both human and wildlife. Find the right resources and you can grow and evolve far beyond what nature intended, allowing the player to tailor the shark to their play style. This is fortunate, because to get revenge on the cruel fisherman that dismembered you will take evolving into a massive shark, an apex predator of legends. Eat. Explore. Evolve.
Maneater Key Features Include:
Fully Evolved for Next-Gen Consoles: Gaming’s new queen of the deep will return more powerful than ever in the next generation of gaming. Full utilization of next gen hardware including native 4K HDR support at a silky smooth 60 FPS, lush new lighting effects, immersive feedback via the PlayStation®5 DualSense controller’s haptic motors, and more will put players in control of the apex predator of the sea like never before.
Eat:Feed on humans, consume nutrients, and find rare shark loot to evolve past what nature intended.
Explore the Gulf: Explore seven large regions, including bayous of the gulf coast, resort beaches, industrial docks, the open ocean and more. Experience a living world with a full day/night cycle.
Evolve Into a Legend: Unlock and equip various Evolutions that improve and enhance your shark as you progress through the campaign.
Unique Story: Play through a full narrative, story-based campaign narrated by Chris Parnell (Rick and Morty, Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock) and set against the backdrop of a reality TV show.
Diverse, Compelling Combat: Battle fierce wildlife including other apex predators or fight against various types of human hunters ranging from town drunks all the way up to the Coast Guard.
With a truly unique premise and never-before-seen approach to the action-RPG genre, Tripwire Interactive looks forward to taking players on a journey through uncharted waters with Maneater.
Maneater is out now for $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99 MSRP with an ESRB rating of M for Mature, PEGI 18 rating, and USK 16 rating. For more details on Maneater, please visit the official website – and follow the developers at Tripwire Interactive on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch.tv, and Instagram.
Formed in 2005 as a humble independent developer founded by gamers who found success in the video game modding community, Tripwire Interactive has developed and self-published multiple critically acclaimed titles in the wildly popular Killing Floor and Rising Storm franchises, which have collectively sold over 20 million units to date. The studio’s latest project, Maneater, breaks new ground in the popular action RPG genre and finds players taking on the role of a deadly shark with the uncanny ability to evolve as it feeds.
Since then, Tripwire Interactive has expanded its business and now turns its experience and resources to include publishing titles spanning multiple platforms and genres from other talented independent studios. The publishing division aims to help like-minded independent studios bring their titles to market, including Chivalry 2 developed by Torn Banner Studios, Espire 1: VR Operative developed by Digital Lode, and Road Redemption developed by EQ Games and Pixel Dash Studios.
About Deep Silver
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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WORLD OF WARSHIPS LAUNCHES DIGITAL CHARITY CAMPAIGN TO COMMEMORATE REMEMBRANCE DAY 2020
100% OF PROFITS SOLD FROM IN-GAME REMEMBERANCE ITEM BUNDLES WILL BE DONATED TO WOUNDED UK VETERANS THROUGH HELP FOR HEROES
Wargaming, the award-winning online game developer and publisher, announced the details of its Remembrance Day fundraising charity campaign for its popular naval combat game World of Warships (WoWS). From now until November 22nd players can purchase exclusive in-game items with 100% of the profits being donated to wounded veterans through Help for Heroes, the leading charity supporting wounded, injured and sick British Armed Forces veterans.
These exclusive items can be bought in-game, and includes a Remembrance flag and patch dedicated to the commemoration of Remembrance Day. In addition, premium charity bundles are available, including the revolutionary battleships HMS Dreadnought and the most decorated Royal Navy battleship HMS Warspite, together with regional camo packs to customise your ship. To participate in this charity campaign, players can select from the following bundles:
· Remembrance patch and Remembrance flag · Remembrance patch, Remembrance flag and camo pack (composed of the British flag camo and the Canada camo) · HMS Dreadnought, Remembrance patch and Remembrance flag · HMS Warspite, Remembrance patch and Remembrance flag
“We are delighted to announce our digital fundraising charity campaign that will raise funds to support the veterans and their families through the amazing work Help for Heroes does on a daily basis”, explains Rajeev Girdhar, WoWS Regional Publishing Director. ”In these times of uncertainty, we believe it’s important not to lose sight of those who dedicated their lives to protect others. Veterans are a vital part of the Warships family, and we want to give our players the opportunity to honour and support those brave men and women.
“Gaming can be an incredible part of the recovery journey for some of our veterans as we have seen this year through our work with the Hero Up campaign” says Andy Johnson-Creek, Head of PR at Help for Heroes. “ We are incredibly humbled by Wargaming’s fundraising through World of Warships. At this time of Remembrance when our veterans cannot be together in person, we know playing online as a team can bring great comfort and support.”
These charity bundles are available to purchase now in the Premium Shop, either within World of Warships, which you can download to play for free here, or directly on this link.
Imagery for the Remembrance in game items can be found here.
World of Warships is a free, historical, online combat PC game from Wargaming. With its massive fleet of most iconic war vessels, including four different ship classes and strategically designed environment, World of Warships provides the ultimate naval warfare gaming experience, suitable for everyone. Thanks to its largest collection of historically accurate ships available to play, World of Warships prides itself as a digital ship museum and a focal point for naval history enthusiasts. New thematic content and innovative game modes are being added on a regular basis, providing a diverse and exciting gameplay to its broad player base.
One franchise – multiple platforms
After the successful launch of World of Warships on PC, its unique gameplay and design has been adapted to bring free massive naval battles to other platforms with World of Warships: Legends available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and World of Warships Blitz on iOS and Android mobile devices. Official website: http://www.worldofwarships.asia
About Wargaming
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 4500+ employees and offices spread all over the world. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Their flagship products include the massively popular free-to-play hit World of Tanks and the strategic naval action game World of Warships. Official website: www.wargaming.com
About Help for Heroes
Help for Heroes supports those with injuries and illnesses attributable to their service in the British Armed Forces. No matter when someone served, it believes that those prepared to put their lives second, deserve a second chance at life. Every course and activity the charity offers aims to empower them to look beyond illness and injury, regain their purpose, reach their potential and have a positive impact on society. For more information, visit www.helpforheroes.org.uk.
NBA 2K21 Debuts New Tracks from 2 Chainz’s Upcoming So Help Me God In First of Its Kind In-Game Music Experience
Track Debut Kicks Off 2K21 Next Gen Music Experience; 150 New Songs Added to Industry-Leading Soundtrack
2K has announced that NBA 2K21 on current- and next-gen consoles will premiere unreleased songs from Grammy award-winning hip-hop artist 2 Chainz’s upcoming album “So Help Me God,” out November 13. The in-game music experience provides first access to five new 2 Chainz tracks for 24 hours within the 2K Beats in-game playlist a day before the album drops, a groundbreaking milestone for the release of major label music in a video game.
“I’m always looking at new ways to drop new music and connect with my fans. Premiering my music in NBA 2K21 is an incredible , exciting opportunity,” said Tauheed “2 Chainz” Epps. “Music and sports go hand in hand, rappers wanna be athletes and athletes want to be rappers. 2K has grown into a leading music platform and we wanted to bring the NBA 2K community these hits to ball out to in The City or at the 2K Beach.”
“Music fills every area of our lives, so it is imperative to meet listeners where they are. Gaming is a cutting-edge industry, and within the industry 2K is a tremendous platform for music curation and discovery,” said Rodney Shealey, executive vice president Def Jam. “We’re proud to partner with them as they innovate music experiences within the gaming industry, including this first of its kind music debut”
NBA 2K21 on next-gen consoles represents one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of music ever assembled for a sports video game. And now NBA 2K21 is not just amassing an impressive collection, but it is bringing access to new music like never before. The NBA 2K21 industry-leading soundtrack is also getting an upgrade, with the next-gen version receiving 150 new tracks, for over 350 tracks available to players throughout the life of the game – an expansive addition only possible on the next-gen hardware. The 350 songs are broken up into two distinct listening environments, 2K Beats, and The City Soundtrack, each offering unique listening and discovery experiences.
NBA 2K21 players can experience new 2 Chainz hits for 24 hours in-game before 2 Chainz’s forthcoming sixth album “So Help Me God” drops on November 13. The full NBA 2K21 soundtrack can be found on Spotify.
Stay tuned for more details and announcement in the days leading up to the next-gen release. NBA 2K21 will be available on November 10 for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S and November 12 for PlayStation 5. Additional information is available at: https://nba.2k.com/faq.
NBA 2K21 boasts groundbreaking technological advancements, new modes andexclusive robust features that set the standard for next-gen sports simulations.
Sydney, Australia – November 10, 2020 – 2K is proud to announce that NBA® 2K21 for next-generation consoles is now available worldwide. Releasing today for Xbox Series X|Sand on November 12, 2020 for PlayStation®5, NBA 2K21 is built from the ground up to fully utilize the incredible power, speed and technology enabled by the next-generation of consoles. With new groundbreaking advancements, modes and features, NBA 2K21 represents an incredible leap forward and is the largest game in franchise history, ushering in a new era for sports simulation titles.
“In a year unlike any other, I’m incredibly proud of the team at Visual Concepts for delivering the most authentic, immersive and visually stunning NBA 2K game we’ve ever made,” said Greg Thomas, president of Visual Concepts. “From the introduction of the completely customizable MyNBA franchise mode, to the expansion of the WNBA experience, and even the return of affiliations, we developed the details of 2K21 with the express purpose of celebrating our community by giving them the industry’s best sports sim.”
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The next-gen version of NBA 2K21 features a myriad of exclusive features, modes and advancements that are only available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S:
Next-Gen Advancements:
Next-Gen Graphics, Next-Gen Realism – Experience the NBA game with an enhanced level of realism and immersion possible only on next-gen gaming platforms. The dynamic new Rail Cam presentation transports the player to the hardwood floors, providing a full view of the game and highlights the incredible visual fidelity of the players and arena;
Lightning-Fast Load Times – By utilizing the built-in solid-state drives (SSDs) of the next-gen consoles, NBA 2K21 now features incredibly short load times that get players directly into the action;
The Arena Comes to Life – Step into a living, breathing arena with the all-new Lower Bowl presentation. Experience the sights and sounds of the arena floor and crowds powered by more than 150 AI characters: on-camera interviews from reporters, interactions between fans, vendors going about their duties and much more;
Smoother, Tougher, More Precise – Huge next-gen improvements across all aspects of gameplay blur the line between game and reality. Control the arc of your shot or the pace of your size-ups, execute step-back threes with new foot planting technology, twist and turn in mid-air with the new Impact Engine and more. Feel the game’s collisions and new energy/fatigue system on the new DualSense™ controller for the PlayStation 5, made possible by its adaptive triggers and haptic feedback features.
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Next-Gen Features and Modes:
Welcome to the City – Leave the Neighbourhood; enter the City. A map that is many, many times larger than previous Neighbourhoods, a towering Event Centre for all basketball activities and multiple districts and factions, the City invites you to live out a much-expanded, more seamless basketball life – possible only on next-gen gaming platforms;
Introducing the W – Greatly expanding on the WNBA experience introduced last year, The W is the first-ever WNBA MyPLAYER experience for the NBA 2K franchise. Create your own fully customizable WNBA player and take her through a pro career featuring all 12 WNBA teams and the league’s brightest stars. Experience the thrill of competition and go head-to-head in The W Online, featuring intense 3v3 MyPLAYER competition set on a beautiful new court exclusive to the game mode;
Your Own Basketball Journey -Take your MyCAREER destiny into your own hands with all-new player choices and dynamic career paths. Start your budding basketball career in high school, get the full four-year college ball experience in one of 10 authentic US universities or head to the NBA G League;
Revamped League Management with MyNBA and MyWNBA -This is your NBA and WNBA, and this is your franchise mode, with an unprecedented amount of control over every aspect of the game. Expand your custom NBA league to 36 teams or reduce it 12, watch and control player growth through the boom/bust system and share your setups and scenarios with the community;
Industry Leading In-Game Soundtrack – The largest and most definitive collection of music ever assembled in NBA 2K, with more than 350 tracks available to players throughout the life of the game.
“We’re so excited to help usher in the next generation gaming experience on launch day,” added David Ismailer, president at 2K Games. “NBA 2K21 is a true next-gen title, built from the ground up to take full advantage of the revolutionary power of the new consoles. The experience our community will have today, was built with them in mind, and a desire to bring the best, most immersive and realistic experience yet to our fans.”
Featuring New Orleans Pelicans’ forward Zion Williamson on the cover, the next-gen version of NBA 2K21 is available for $99.95** on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The NBA 2K21Mamba Forever Edition for next-gen features legend Kobe Bryant on a unique custom cover with his No. 24 jersey and will be available for $149.95**. A full breakdown of each version is available athttps://nba.2k.com/buy.
The Mamba Forever Editionincludes dual-access to NBA 2K21for next-gen and current-gen versions of the game on either PlayStation or Xbox consoles, providing purchasers with a copy of the standard edition of the game on the other generation within the same console family. Additionally, NBA 2K21features MyTEAM Cross-Progression and a Shared VC wallet within the same console family (PS4 to PS5, Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S), enabling all MyTEAM Points, Tokens, cards and progress to be shared on both current and next-generation versions of NBA 2K21. The Shared VC Wallet means any earned or purchased VC is accessible across both current and next-generation versions of NBA 2K21 in the same console family. More information is available at the dual-access FAQ:https://nba.2k.com/faq/.
**Based on 2K’s suggested retail price. Actual retail price may vary. See local retailer for info.
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