LINEAGE 2: REVOLUTION’S FIRST EXPANSION PACK – ANTHARAS’ RAGE – NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD

New Character Types, Story Scenarios, and Content to be Added throughout Remainder of 2020

LOS ANGELES – October 28, 2020 – Netmarble Corp’s popular mobile multiplayer massively online role-playing game (MMORPG) Lineage 2: Revolution has received its first ‘Expansion Pack’ since the game’s worldwide launch in November 2017 with the release of Antharas’ Rage. Starting today, players can look forward to all-new content to be released over the next three months, along with the launch of additional servers on October 29.

The Antharas’ Rage expansion pack introduces original scenarios, characters, and in-game content that will be added to Lineage 2 Revolution over the next three months. Specifically, four new character types will be available to collect and nurture – all of which contribute to the growth of the main player character. As part of the expansion, newly-created raid content in which up to 25 people work together to defeat the Giant Boss “Antharas” will be available for high-level players to conquer.

Starting on October 29^th, two new servers (Aria and Esthus) will be opened to celebrate the pack.

When a new character is created on the server, they will start at level 320 and three million combat power.

‘Boosting Event’ is also available for players to quickly grow up to level 445 and players will be eligible to receive 1,000 ‘Equipment Enhancement Coupons’ from a giveaway. Special rewards will be provided according to various records, while several discount events on equipment, soul stones, and boarding pet growth costs are included as well.

Lineage 2: Revolution is a groundbreaking MMORPG bringing top-quality visuals, a massive open world and large-scale PvP to mobile devices. Powered by the Unreal Engine, the game features stunning visuals and large-scale open-world combat where up to 200 players can battle in real-time on a single screen – all in a gorgeous, fully featured, persistent world MMORPG that can be enjoyed alongside millions around the world and all within the palm of your hands.

For more information regarding Lineage 2: Revolution, visit the game information website (http://l2.netmarble.com/en) and the official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/OfficialL2Revolution/).

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade&Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and Big Hit Entertainment, Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com

Survive AI-infested Spaceships with Hardspace: Shipbreaker’s “Haunted Frontier” Update, Out Now on Steam

PARIS — Oct. 28, 2020 — Blackbird Interactive and Focus Home Interactive’s acclaimed sandbox spaceship salvaging game Hardspace: Shipbreaker’s new “The Haunted Frontier” update is now live on Steam Early Access. This latest content drop introduces a ghostly ship type to discover and dismantle, new and perilous mysteries, collectible stickers, bug fixes and improvements. And what timing: you can grab the game for 25% off on Steam from now until Nov. 2!

Ghost ships are eerie, empty vessels that have been mysteriously drifting through space. Each wreck has dangerous AI nodes left behind by an unknown force which must be found and destroyed before the objects they are attached to are recycled. But as you do so, the ship’s condition will deteriorate: lights will malfunction, air might be sucked out of the room, and you may even hear something spooky! Any ship can be a ghost ship, bringing a new layer of challenge to the vessels you salvage.

The good news is you can now display your hard-earned achievements on your cutter with stickers! Completing certain tasks and lifetime goals will unlock these new badges of honor you can carry with you on the job.

Hardspace: Shipbreaker’s passionate community has proven hugely important to the game’s development in early access. Beyond new ships, components and optimizations, a number of highly requested features have already made their way into the game since release, including Open Shift mode, which lets players relax and play without time or oxygen restrictions, and the new Weekly Ship leaderboard RACE. Take a look at the game’s roadmap on Steam for a full look at what’s coming down the line — between new campaign acts, ships, tools and more, the adventure is just getting started!

Hardspace: Shipbreaker is available now on Steam Early Access and in development for consoles.

The Newest Pioneering Entry in the STORY OF SEASONS franchise makes its debut on Nintendo Switch!

London, United Kingdom – 28th October 2020 – Marvelous Europe Limited are today excited to announce that STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town will launch on 26th March 2021 for the Nintendo Switch. This latest entry into the beloved STORY OF SEASONS franchise will be distributed physically and digitally within the UK, Europe and Australia, and will feature English, French, German and Spanish text localisation.

STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town is the first entirely new mainline entry to debut on the Nintendo Switch. Players will enjoy a new world filled with exploration, romance, and of course farming, as you work to restore your grandfather’s land to its former glory. Take time to venture into Olive Town and find romance while newly introduced features will see players embrace the farming lifestyle with more freedom than ever before. Reshape the untamed wilderness, discover new animals and crops, and personalise your new home with a level of customisation never-before-seen in the series.

Nintendo fans rejoice as viewers of today’s Nintendo Direct saw the game’s exciting unveil. More information about STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town will be revealed by Marvelous Europe as the title grows closer to launch, and fans can keep their eyes on the newly launched official website: www.storyofseasons.games/olive-town

About Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town:
The brand-new entry in the STORY OF SEASONS franchise is putting down roots on the Nintendo Switch! This long-awaited entry in the original farm/life simulation offers players more freedom than ever before! Embrace the pioneer spirit to shape the untamed wilderness, discover new animals and produce, and help them flourish on your farm. Customise every inch of your new homestead to impress a new cast of marriage candidates from Olive Town, an aspiring tourist hotspot that grows and thrives along with your farm.

Key Features:

* A Wild World of Discovery: Tame the wilderness of the peninsula, discover the flora and fauna that make it their home and unearth the secrets of the world around you. Work with the land to build the farm of your dreams from the ground up. Build facilities wherever you see fit, level up your farming skills and craft everything from fences to sprinklers for crops!
* Cultivate Your Farm, Cultivate Your Town: Gather and process materials to fulfill requests and improve Olive Town’s infrastructure, upgrade tools, or commission new outfits and accessories
* Simple Mechanics, Deep Gameplay: Fledgling farmers can rest easy with the return of Seedling Mode and Normal Mode, with a new request system highlighting the fresh features while you lend a hand to the locals! Veteran players ready to create a bustling farm of their own will find all the core elements of the STORY OF SEASONS series, with new twists on classic gameplay.
* There’s Always Something Going on in Olive Town! Participate in local festivals as the town comes to life with over 200 unique events! Get to know your neighbours better and you may even find love with a special someone among them.

About Marvelous Europe
Founded in April 2012, Marvelous Europe is the European based publishing operation of Marvelous Inc., overseeing operations for all European territories as well as South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East. Marvelous Europe has been responsible for publishing games across various platforms, including mobile, handheld, consoles and PC. Marvelous Europe is a 100% wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Marvelous Inc., a publicly-traded company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

For more information about Marvelous Europe products, please visit www.marvelousgames.com.
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The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope is Set to Deliver Chills and Thrills to Players as Halloween Approaches

As skies turn gray and the season of fright approaches, now is the perfect time to prepare yourself for a terrifying journey to Little Hope. Turn down the lights, get your family or roommates to join you or play alone, if you dare…

Abandoned and all alone, four college students and their teacher become stranded in an isolated town miles from anywhere after their bus crashes in bad weather. Trapped by a mysterious fog in the town of Little Hope, they search desperately for a means of escape whilst visions from the past haunt them from the shadows. Will your decisions and quick actions be enough to save each character in the party?

The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope officially launches in the Americas on October 30, 2020 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PCs via STEAM. Additionally, both entries of The Dark Pictures Anthology, Man of Medan and Little Hope, will be compatible with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X.

XSEED Games Announces Surprise Launch for Remastered Cult Classics from SUDA51

Torrance, Calif. – October 28, 2020 – Following this morning’s Nintendo Direct Mini reveal, XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., surprised fans with the North American launch of remastered versions of No More Heroesand No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle. The stylish cult classics from the imaginative mind of SUDA51 were previously released for the Nintendo Wii™ system in 2008 and 2010 respectively. Developed by Grasshopper Manufacture Inc. and Marvelous Inc., both titles are now available for the Nintendo Switch™ system digitally via the Nintendo eShop in North America. To celebrate the return of these beloved titles, XSEED Games is running a 10% launch discount off the $19.99 price for each game through November 14. The remastered titles feature a host of enhancements including HD textures, improved system font, additional language support, and more.

In No More Heroes, Travis Touchdown starts off as the #11 ranked assassin in the United Assassins Association (UAA), and with his trusty beam katana must face off against the world’s top 10 assassins. He rides the streets of Santa Destroy on his signature motorbike, the Schpeltiger, and packs an arsenal of pro-wrestling moves honed from years of watching wrestlers power bomb and body slam each other. It’s a long way to the top, but the all-American otaku won’t stop until he’s the #1 assassin in the world, baby!

No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle takes place three years after Travis achieves his goal of being the #1 assassin in the UAA. However, time has not been kind to him, and he finds himself falling down the ranks to #51. Adding to his problems is Skelter Helter, another assassin who has sworn revenge on Travis for the death of his brother. With his trusty beam katanas in-hand for twice the hacking and slashing, and teamed up with his allies Shinobu and Henry Cooldown, Travis is on a mission to reclaim his #1 position and fend off new challengers. An otaku at heart though, there’s always time for retro 8-bit minigames to help him earn some money and power up!

Developed by Grasshopper Manufacture Inc. and Marvelous Inc. and published by XSEED Games in North America on the Nintendo Switch™ system, the remastered versions of No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle are available for purchase on the Nintendo eShop priced at $19.99 each with a 10% launch discount through November 14. Both titles have been rated “M” for Mature on Nintendo Switch by the ESRB.

More information about XSEED Games’ products can be found at www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, get in depth info from their developer blog, and join the discussion on their Discord server at: http://discord.gg/XSEEDGames.

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About XSEED Games

XSEED Games is the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., which is a publicly traded company listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Formed in 2004 and located in Torrance, California, XSEED Games publishes interactive entertainment content for PC and consoles from the Marvelous portfolio as well as from a wide variety of third-party partners. Whether it’s Marvelous properties such as STORY OF SEASONS (Bokujo Monogatari), SENRAN KAGURA, and Rune Factory, or third-party titles such as the Corpse Party and AKIBA’S TRIP series or Granblue Fantasy: Versus, XSEED Games has grown its reputation among gamers with its critically acclaimed localizations and commitment to fans, remaining ever dedicated to its “indie spirit, player-first” approach.

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The Latest Entry in the Pioneering Farming Simulation Franchise makes its debut on Nintendo Switch!

Torrance, Calif. – October 28, 2020 – XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced that STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town will be sprouting on the Nintendo Switch™ system in North America on March 23, 2021. The latest entry in the long-running farming/life simulation franchise, originally known as Bokujo Monogatari in Japan, is a brand-new adventure that drops eager explorers in Olive Town, a charming seaside community on the edge of the untamed frontier, where they will work to breathe life back into their grandfather’s dilapidated farm. Though it may at first appear to be a sleepy burg, Olive Town is home to dozens of unique characters to befriend when players are ready to take a break from building their dream farm.

Nintendo fans rejoiced as the game was revealed on today’s Nintendo Direct Mini. More information about STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town will be revealed by XSEED Games in the months leading up to the March 23 launch, and updates will be posted on the newly launched official website: www.storyofseasons.com/PoOT

“The fan response to STORY OF SEASONS has been incredible, and we know Bokujo fans are always searching for new experiences,” said Kenji Hosoi, Executive Vice President at XSEED Games, “STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town will live up to its name, with a wild frontier to tame and charming townspeople to get to know. We can’t wait to share more information about this new adventure!”

Developed by Marvelous Inc. and published by XSEED Games in North America on the Nintendo Switch™ system, STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town will launch on March 23, 2021. The title has not yet been rated for Nintendo Switch by the ESRB.

More information about XSEED Games’ products can be found at www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, get in depth info from their developer blog, and join the discussion on their Discord server at: http://discord.gg/XSEEDGames.

About XSEED Games

XSEED Games is the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., which is a publicly traded company listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Formed in 2004 and located in Torrance, California, XSEED Games publishes interactive entertainment content for PC and consoles from the Marvelous portfolio as well as from a wide variety of third-party partners. Whether it’s Marvelous properties such as STORY OF SEASONS (Bokujo Monogatari), SENRAN KAGURA, and Rune Factory, or third-party titles such as the Corpse Party and AKIBA’S TRIP series or the recently released Granblue Fantasy: Versus, XSEED Games has grown its reputation among gamers with its critically acclaimed localizations and commitment to fans, remaining ever dedicated to its “indie spirit, player-first” approach.

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Open-World RPG Sands of Salzaar Releases New Steam Early Access Roadmap

New content and features coming soon to the indie action-strategy hit, now available with full English language support in North America and Europe

SHANGHAI — Oct. 28, 2020 — Sands of Salzaar, X.D. Network and Han-Squirrel Studio’s indie open-world RPG featuring large- and small-scale real-time strategy action, continues to grow in Steam Early Access. A massive new update earlier this fall introduced full English language support to make the game even more accessible to players in North America and Europe, and it now stands at a “Very Positive” rating on Steam with close to 12,000 user reviews. Now the team is back with a new development roadmap outlining new content and enhancements planned for the game over the next phase of early access.

Sands of Salzaar lets you build up a mighty army from a single unit and lead it into battle against enemy forces in real-time. The Old Empire has fallen, leaving rival cities to compete for control of a vast desert land in an epic story brought to life with unique hand-drawn visuals. Customize your hero as a warrior, sorcerer, beastmaster and more, pick your soldiers and their abilities, and choose which factions to side with and against. Every playthrough offers new challenges and experiences.

Coming in November, Sands of Salzaar’s next major update will continue to improve multiplayer combat, as well as further develop the game’s quest system and map variety to make progression in the open world even more satisfying. The update will also feature new community modding tool optimizations. Additional updates over the coming months will introduce controller support, a new official PvP map, new player character and storylines, improvements to AI and siege gameplay, and more.

There are now over 500 mods for Sands of Salzaar in Steam Workshop, featuring custom characters, maps, challenges, multiplayer options, and even completely reimagined gameplay and story overhauls. Since the launch of the game’s English localization, English language modders have already begun developing and releasing new creations to the community, while many of the most popular existing mods have been steadily rolling out their own English language updates.

Sands of Salzaar is available to purchase now on Steam Early Access. For more information, visit the game’s official Discord.

About X.D. Network

X.D. Network is a top-tier Chinese game publisher and developer, owning the largest mobile gaming community and Android game platform in China—TapTap. As a team of passionate game enthusiasts, X.D. is dedicated to bringing classic game IPs to life, as well as introducing a variety of indie favorites to players worldwide, including To the Moon, ICEY, Muse Dash, and Juicy Realm.

Official English Investor Relations Site: ir.xd.com/en
Official English Twitter: https://twitter.com/XD_EN_Official

About Han-Squirrel Studio

Han-Squirrel Studio is a Chinese indie developer team devoted to crafting unique games based on ancient martial arts and cultures. Through their ingenuity, many of the team’s titles have received immensely positive reception from Chinese indie game lovers and martial arts fans.

Official Site: https://hanjiasongshu.com

Arcade Action Platformer ABS vs THE BLOOD QUEEN Debuts on Early Access Today

Brooklyn, NY — October 28, 2020 — ABS vs THE BLOOD QUEEN, the first single-player Killer Queen game in BumbleBear Games’ arcade franchise enjoyed by millions, unleashes tricky platforming to escape the undead hordes on Steam Early Access today.

When COVID-19 turned arcades and other Killer Queen arenas upside-down, BumbleBear Games quickly set out to create something new that brings the thrill of arcade competition home for both diehards and brand-new players alike.

Enter ABS vs THE BLOOD QUEEN, a procedurally-generated, tough-as-nails retro platformer starring Killer Queen’s most iconic hero: Abs! Tap and flap through a series of perilous pitfalls while competing for high scores on multiple evolving battlefields. Abs will die (a LOT) on his quest to dethrone the devious Blood Queen, but the thrill of the hunt, dynamic soundtrack, and competitive leaderboards keeps players saying “just one more run.”

Seasoned Killer Queen veterans will feel right at home slamming berries into Warrior gates to gain their wings, outmaneuvering opponents in air-to-air combat, and combining power-ups to become the Totally-Not-Busted Speed Warrior. New players can quickly learn the skills they need to survive, and those skills also translate directly between the other games in the KQ Universe.

The Early Access build debuts with two worlds: The Outskirts and Hell (things escalate quickly in this game!), with more worlds, bosses, and enemies currently in development. Launch also includes Daily, Monthly, and Random challenges, with arcade-style scoring and leaderboards to match. Not able to reach the high score today? With dynamic daily leaderboards, tomorrow’s a whole different story. 

Games like Killer Queen live and die entirely by their community, so BumbleBear is moving AvBQ to Steam Early Access, following April’s successful Kickstarter. With continued input coming directly from their most dedicated player base, BumbleBear is committed to creating the best version of ABS vs THE BLOOD QUEEN possible.

“After our Kickstarter, we wanted to launch on Steam Early Access because we know that games like Killer Queen live and die entirely by their community,” said Josh DeBonis, president of BumbleBear Games. “Further input from our awesome dedicated player base will help with our commitment to create the best version of ABS vs THE BLOOD QUEEN possible.”

To learn more, please visit the game’s Steam page, watch for updates on the Killer Queen Twitter and Facebook.

About BumbleBear Games

BumbleBear makes games for smart people to play together. Its “platform”, the New Arcade, is a blend of digital and physical worlds through arcade cabinets, installations, and VR. The team is based in Brooklyn, NY, and created arcade phenomenon Killer Queen. Late last year, BumbleBear joined forces with Liquid Bit to develop Killer Queen Black, a new 8-player experience on PC and the Nintendo Switch system.

To learn more about BumbleBear Games, please visit the studio’s official website.

New Lovecraftian Adventure from the Developers of Conarium

Just in time for Halloween – publisher Iceberg Interactive and developers Stormling Studios are excited to release Transient today for Windows PC on Steam and GOG at $19.99 – plus a limited launch discount of 15%!

From the creators of Conarium and the Darkness Within series, Transient is a Lovecraftian Cyberpunk thriller.

In the distant, post-apocalyptic future, Randolph Carter, a member of a notorious hacker-for-hire group called ODIN, accidentally stumbles across the terrifying truth, a truth that might tear apart his own sanity and question his very existence.

Check out the launch trailer here!

Experience a never-before seen blend between H.P. Lovecraft’s cosmic existentialism and a grim, dystopian cyberpunk setting. Transient adapts and expands upon seminal pieces of both genres to ensure that your experience is both familiar and fresh at the same time.

From the forgotten wastes of Kor Shehr to the mean streets of Providence, Transient is filled to the brim with unforgettable locations to traverse. Explore reality, your own dreams, and the virtual world to meet a diverse cast of friends, foes, and beings in between.

Transient will also available on Xbox and PlayStation in 2021.

Stay up to date with Transient here:
Website / Twitter / Facebook / YouTube / Discord

ABOUT STORMLING STUDIOS

Stormling Studios is an independent game developer founded by the creative minds behind critically acclaimed Lovecraftian titles Conarium and the Darkness Within series. They are dedicated to their never-ending pursuit of bringing unique narrative experiences to players worldwide. Currently, they are hard at work on the upcoming Lovecraftian Cyberpunk adventure game Transient.

ABOUT ICEBERG INTERACTIVE

Iceberg Interactive is an independent video game publisher founded in 2009 by an international group of games industry veterans. Located in Haarlem, The Netherlands and staffed with avid gamers, Iceberg works closely with an assembly of game developers around the world, both midsize and indie. 

Known for many hit franchises including Starpoint Gemini, Killing Floor and Stardrive; the company has enjoyed recent success with PC titles such as Shortest Trip to Earth, The Sojourn and Circle Empires Rivals. Iceberg Interactive has many exciting multi-format games coming up, including Transient (XBO/PS4), Star Dynasties (PC) and Blazing Sails (PC).

To learn more, please visit www.iceberg-games.com

CD PROJEKT RED announces a special event for GWENT: The Witcher Card Game, celebrating the start of the Saovine festival. The event brings the opportunity for players to claim gifts and purchase Saovine-themed items on PC, iOS, and Android. 

The Saovine special event, which begins today and will run until November 3rd, gives players the chance to earn Treasure Chests by winning matches. Each Treasure Chest contains a unique in-game gift, such as: a cardback, border, portrait, player title, or in-game resources — Ore or Meteorite Powder. 

Learn more about the Saovine Holiday Event

Accompanying the festivities are a number of limited-time offers available in the in-game store. Players can purchase a customizable neutral leader skin for Shupe the Troll — available as part of a bundle alongside a unique avatar and player title. Moreover, the in-game store will also feature other Saovine-themed ornaments, including a Ghost leader skin for Cleaver. All items will be available until November 3rd.

GWENT: The Witcher Card Game is available to download for free on PC (via GOG.COM and Steam), iOS and Android. For more information regarding The Witcher Card Game, visit playgwent.com.

About GWENT: The Witcher Card Game

In GWENT: The Witcher Card Game, gamers clash with their friends in fast-paced duels that combine bluffing, on-the-fly decision making and careful deck construction. The game is played over a best-of-three series of rounds, as players unleash their hand by slinging spells and diverse units with special abilities, and use clever tricks to deceive their opponents.

About CD PROJEKT RED

CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for personal computers and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include The Witcher series of games, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, GWENT: The Witcher Card Game and the upcoming futuristic AAA role-playing game — Cyberpunk 2077. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Capital Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).