DREAMWORKS TROLLHUNTERS DEFENDERS OF ARCADIA LAUNCHES TODAY ON PLAYSTATION® 4, XBOX ONE, NINTENDO SWITCH ™ AND PC DIGITAL

Guillermo Del Toro’s hit trilogy from Dreamworks Animation and Netflix enters the realm of video games with an all-star voice cast featuring Emilr Hirsch, Charlie Saxton, Lexi Medrano and David Bradley

October 23^rd – Outright Games, Universal Games and Digital Platforms, and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe today announced the launch of its brand-new video game, DreamWorks Trollhunters Defenders of Arcadia, available on Playstation® 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch ™ and PC Digital Download. Trollhunters Defenders of Arcadia is an action-adventure platform game based on the Emmy®-winning Tales of Arcadia trilogy from DreamWorks Animation, now streaming on Netflix. The trilogy is made up of Trollhunters, 3Below and the recently released hit series, Wizards, and was created and executive produced by Academy Award® winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro.

Check out the launch trailer featuring lead characters Jim Lake Jr. (Emile Hirsch), Claire (Lexi Medrano) and Toby Domzalski (Charlie Saxton) here

Developed by notable game studio, Wayforward, DreamWorks Trollhunters Defenders of Arcadia, tells a new action-packed story that takes place between the distinct fantasy worlds of the three series and serves as a key narrative beat that unifies the trilogy.  

Players assume the role of fan-favorite character, Jim Lake Jr., as he travels through time to catch the trickster troll Porgon and attempt to stop the time-pocalypse. Players will go on an adventure across the game’s unique worlds and meet familiar characters as they level up armor, gain new abilities and become the hero of Arcadia. Fans can expect all-new content recorded specifically for the game from stars of the series, including Emile Hirsch as Jim Lake Jr., Charlie Saxton as Toby Domzalski, Lexi Medrano as Claire and David Bradley as Merlin.

“Jim is a really special character so I’m very proud to be part of this new video game, which I hope will appeal to a whole new audience of Trollhunters fans,” said Emile Hirsch, who voices Jim Lake Jr., the lead protagonist of the series and video game. Charlie Saxton, voice of Toby Domzalski, said, “It’s been a blast voicing Toby throughout the Tales of Arcadia series, and bringing that character to life in a video game is something I’m very excited to share with our fans.”

“Trollhunters Defenders of Arcadia builds on the fascinating narrative and compelling characters that have been expertly established in the popular trilogy,” said Jim Molinets, SVP of Production, Universal Games and Digital Platforms. “The game provides a deeply rich and immersive gameplay experience that we hope fans will enjoy with friends for a long time to come. ”

DreamWorks Trollhunters Defenders of Arcadia is available now for PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ and PC Digital. The final installment of the Tales of Arcadia trilogy, Wizards, is streaming now on Netflix.

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN™, GALAGA™, TEKKEN™, SOULCALIBUR™, ACE COMBAT™ and DARK SOULS™. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe is the premier publisher for anime-based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL™, and ONE PIECE™.

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About Outright Games:

Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved entertainment licenses globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favourites such as Jumanji: The Video Game with Sony Pictures, Paw Patrol: On a Roll with Nickelodeon, Ben 10 with Cartoon Network, and Dragons: Dawn of New Risers with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy. For more information please visit: www.outrightgames.com

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Twitter: @Outright_Games
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About DreamWorks Animation

DreamWorks Animation (DWA), a division of the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, within NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, is a global family entertainment company with feature film and television brands. The company’s deep portfolio of intellectual property is supported by a robust, worldwide consumer products practice, which includes licensing, and location-based entertainment venues around the world. DWA’s film heritage includes many of the world’s most beloved characters and franchises, including Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Trolls and The Boss Baby, and have amassed more than $15 billion in global box office receipts. DreamWorks Animation’s television business has quickly become one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality, animated family programming, reaching consumers in more than 190 countries. Creating a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats and delivering deep, fully immersive worlds served up with compelling characters, the studio has garnered 25 Emmy® Awards since inception in 2013.

About Universal Games and Digital Platforms
Universal’s Games and Digital Platforms group leverages the vast portfolio of IP and characters from NBCUniversal. The Games and Digital Platforms group is a business unit of Universal Brand Development, which is chartered with globally expanding the company’s intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, content and consumer experiences. The company’s extensive portfolio includes properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination Entertainment, DreamWorks Animation, and NBCUniversal cable and television. Universal Brand Development is part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. www.universalbranddevelopment.com

About Wayforward

Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for nearly 30 years. We are home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With the new avenues for distributing games directly to fans we are finally able to make the games we have always wanted to.

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TRANSFORMERS: BATTLEGROUNDS LAUNCHES TODAY ON PLAYSTATION® 4, XBOX ONE, NINTENDO SWITCH ™, AND PC DIGITAL

Take control of the legendary battle between autobots and decepticons in all-out tactical combat

23^rd October – Today BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe, Hasbro Inc. a global play and entertainment company, Outright Games, the leading worldwide publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, and UK based developer Coatsink are ready to roll out, as TRANSFORMERS: BATTLEGROUNDS releases on console and PC. This brand-new take on the global blockbuster Transformers franchise puts gamers in control of intense tactical combat and tells an original story for Transformers fans of all ages. TRANSFORMERS: BATTLEGROUNDS is out now on Playstation® 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch ™, and PC Digital.

Check out the galaxy spanning launch trailer here

TRANSFORMERS: BATTLEGROUNDS is an all-new tactical combat game, featuring fan favourite characters from the Transformers franchise including Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, Grimlock, Starscream, and Megatron as they battle it out for control of the AllSpark in single-player and co-op gameplay. Combat takes place across an array of diverse levels, including iconic locations such as Central City and Cybertron where players will take command of their squad and fight together to save (or destroy) the galaxy.

Players have the option of purchasing the Standard Edition or Digital Deluxe Edition of the game. The Digital Deluxe Edition contains the base game found in the Standard Edition, alongside bonus character cosmetics, including four new character skin packs and the exclusive CUBE arcade game-mode. CUBE pits the Autobots and Decepticons against one another in one of four ‘capture the cube’ arena environments where they must use their special abilities and battle it out for control of the Cube.

Key Features

• LEAD THE AUTOBOTS – Command Bumblebee, Windblade, Optimus Prime and more heroes in thrilling tactical combat
• FROM EARTH TO CYBERTRON – Smash and blast across cities, forests, deserts and beyond in explosive missions
• HONE YOUR SKILLS – Accessible controls and 3 difficulty modes welcome beginners and put seasoned tacticians to the test
• LOCAL MULTIPLAYER –Team up with a friend or take them on solo in arcade-style games

“We are incredibly honoured to have the opportunity to work with Hasbro and create a new take on this iconic franchise,” says Terry Malham, CEO of Outright Games. “We have grown up with the Transformers Universe and are excited to be involved with the publication of this game.”

“The Transformers franchise has spanned many different forms of entertainment over the years and we’re always excited by a new video game featuring everyone’s favourite bots,” says Mark Blecher, Hasbro SVP Corporate Strategy and Business Affairs. “It’s an incredibly exciting time for the video game industry and we couldn’t be more pleased to launch this new title for fans of all ages to enjoy.”

Transformers, which started life as a toy-line and then TV series in the 1980s, has grown into a beloved global brand spanning generations. The Transformers franchise has produced over 10 independent films and countless video games, continuing to make it a household name.

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN™, GALAGA™, TEKKEN™, SOULCALIBUR™, ACE COMBAT™ and DARK SOULS™. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe is the premier publisher for anime-based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL™, and ONE PIECE™.

For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu . All the BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment products are available on the official store https://store.bandainamcoent.eu

About Hasbro

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World’s Best Play and Entertainment Experiences. From toys, games and consumer products to television, movies, digital gaming, live action, music, and virtual reality experiences, Hasbro connects to global audiences by bringing to life great innovations, stories and brands across established and inventive platforms.  Hasbro’s iconic brands include NERF, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE, POWER RANGERS, PEPPA PIG and PJ MASKS, as well as premier partner brands. Through its global entertainment studio eOne, Hasbro is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for children and their families through corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked No. 13 on the 2019 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine and has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past nine years. We routinely share important business and brand updates on our Investor Relations website, Newsroom and social channels (@Hasbro on Twitter and Instagram.)

Find out more:

Website:  transformers.hasbro.com
Instagram: @transformersofficial
Facebook: @transformers
YouTube: youtube.com/transformersofficial

About Outright Games:

Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved entertainment licenses globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favourites such as Jumanji: The Video Game with Sony Pictures, Paw Patrol: On a Roll with Nickelodeon, Ben 10 with Cartoon Network, and Dragons: Dawn of New Risers with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy. For more information please visit: www.outrightgames.com

Find out more:

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Twitter: @Outright_Games
Facebook: Outright Games Ltd
Instagram: Outright_games

About Coatsink:

Based in Sunderland UK, Coatsink was founded in 2009 and has developed titles for PC, PlayStation, Nintendo and Xbox platforms along with Oculus Quest, Rift, Gear VR, and Microsoft Mixed Reality. Having seen rapid growth over the past couple of years, Coatsink now employs 100 staff allowing the studio to ramp up the number and scale of projects. Coatsink are now cemented as a major player in the UK games development industry with a global event and trade show presence. For more information please visit: https://coatsink.com/

Ray’s The Dead Rises from the Graves on PlayStation 4, PC Today

Playable on PlayStation 5 at Launch, Nintendo Switch in 2021

AUSTIN, Tex. – 22 October 2020 – Ray’s The Dead, the dark comedy, zombie action adventure filled with ‘80s nostalgia from Ragtag Studio, brings an undead army to PlayStation 4 and Steam for PC today in North America. The doors to the afterlife will open for European PlayStation 4 owners on 29 Oct. and on Nintendo Switch in 2021. Ray’s the Dead will be playable on PlayStation 5 Day One via backwards compatibility.

A confused Ray LaMorte wakes up in a cemetery as a newly turned zombie. Dig up the truth behind Ray’s death alongside a horde of fellow zombies. Command minions to wage war against ridiculous enemies, smash obstacles, solve puzzles, burrow to secret areas, and more in strategic action gameplay inspired by Overlord and Pikmin.

Send the undead into spooky, nostalgic settings like ‘80s suburbia, howling forests, and overgrown graveyards. Shamble to a groovy synthwave soundtrack composed by Jake Kaufman (Shovel Knight) and Dale North (Dreamscaper, Wizard of Legend). Lead the zombie army in battle against Soviet tanks, a tricked out monster truck, mystical old man, and other ridiculous bosses. Explore flashbacks from Ray’s childhood and young adult life, restoring his memories to unlock new zombie powers.

With each peek into the past, what led to Ray’s demise comes into focus alongside the one thing he needs most: redemption. A turbulent yet touching adventure about rediscovering and forgiving oneself, Ray’s The Dead reflects on choice, consequence, and how it’s never too late to make things right.

“Zombies aren’t known for their land speed, but when they arrive, they bring the time of your afterlife,” said Shawn Halwes, technical director. “Smash some stuff and eat some brains, but beneath the rotting surface, we think you’ll find an underlying message about seizing your second chance.”

Ray’s The Dead launches today for $19.99 USD on PlayStation 4 in North America and Steam for PC. A PlayStation 4 release in Europe will follow on 29 Oct. before zombies rise on Nintendo Switch in 2021.

For more information, haunt the official Ragtag Studio website, shuffle behind @RagtagStudio and @RaysTheDead on Twitter, tear open the studio’s Facebook page, and join the zombie herd on Discord.

About Ragtag Studio

Founded in 2010, Ragtag Studio comprises three dudes with a lot of ambition. Honing their skills in the art of the video game and computer wizardry, the Ragtag crew brings years of professional experience from Microsoft, Ion Storm, Activision, Disney, and Ensemble Studios. Together, they hope to bring amazing new interactive experiences (or video games, if you must) to life. 

Free-to-Play Action MMORPG Available Now on PlayStation® 4

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (October 22, 2020) — Leading interactive entertainment developer and publisher, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., today launched Bless Unleashed™ on the PlayStation® 4 as a free-to-play title. The wait is over! PlayStation 4 players can now enjoy the free-to-play action MMORPG as Bless Unleashed originally launched earlier this year on the Xbox One family of devices. Players will explore huge open worlds, where danger and peril await, and a mysterious story reveals itself. Players must customize and upgrade their characters to truly become formidable heroes as they take on bosses, dungeons, compete in lethal PvP battle and much more.

Bless Unleashed takes place in the untamed world of Lumios and presents a rich backstory created with hardcore MMO players in mind. The game features deep combo-driven mechanics, player customization, and cooperative (PvE) and competitive (PvP) multiplayer. At launch, the land of Lumios featured 13 zones for players to explore and battle against countless foes within. There are seven powerful Field Bosses scattered across the wilds and 26 Elite Bosses who drop amazing rewards for heroes who can defeat them. Additionally, there are six unique Dungeons to explore, enabling players to truly feel the dangers of Lumios. Players may also engage in battle across eight Arena Challenges and eight Lairs belonging to powerful foes who eagerly wait to dispatch unprepared adventurers. Developed using Unreal® Engine 4, Bless Unleashed brings unparalleled visuals to a fully realized fantasy world, offering one of the most stunning MMORPGs developed specifically for console players. Players adventure across an open persistent world where mythical beasts roam the land and player vs. player battles can take place at any time.
 
Players looking to deck out their character avatar with unique armor sets, get Valor Perks, receive extra in-game currency, ride fantastic mounts, and more can visit https://blessunleashed.com/packs.
 
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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z®, and ONE PIECE®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com  or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS 
 
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Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space and Persona 5 Crossover Event Begins in November

Violet and Skull Enter the Fray 

TOKYO – 22 Oct. 2020 — Part two of the Persona 5 Royal crossover Symphony “Bound Wills and the Hollow Puppeteers,” titled “Symphony ‘Bound Wills and the Hollow Puppeteers: Promises, Vows, and Rings,’” has been announced for the global version of Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space, the story-driven single-player JRPG for iOS and Android from WFS. In this second crossover, Violet and Skull from Persona 5 Royal will be added as playable characters, joining the current roster of Joker and Morgana. The global version release is planned for November, shortly after the Japan release in late October.

Crossover teaser video

Further details about the crossover content and launch date will be announced in the coming weeks.

Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space

Title: Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space

Official Site: https://en.another-eden.jp/

Official Social Media Pages

• Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnotherEdenRPG.en/
• Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnotherEdenRPG

Store URL

• App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1439565347
• Google Play(TM): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=games.wfs.anothereden

Genre: RPG

About WFS

WFS is a game label belonging to GREE, Inc., an industry leader in IT and games, based in Tokyo, Japan. Its flagship titles include “Another Eden: the Cat Beyond Time and Space” (awarded Google Play Japan’s “Best of 2017”), “DanMachi – MEMORIA FREESE,” “Sword Art Online – Memory Defrag” (distributed by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment), and “Sword Art Online Alicization Rising Steel” (distributed by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment). The studio’s mission is to bring an uncompromising, unique gaming experience to users worldwide. 

https://www.wfs.games/en/

SEVEN KNIGHTS – TIME WANDERER –, NETMARBLE’S FIRST RELEASE ON NINTENDO SWITCH, LAUNCHES ON NOVEMBER 5

LOS ANGELES – October 22, 2020 – Seven Knights – Time Wanderer –, Netmarble Corp’s first console game for Nintendo Switch™, is rapidly approaching its launch date as the company revealed that the game will debut on Nintendo eShop in 40 countries on November 5. To celebrate, all-new content detailing previously unreleased information on the game is now available to view via Netmarble’s official YouTube channel.

The Seven Knights – Time Wanderer – officialwebsite was updated to reveal new information on all in-game characters, new screenshots and soundtracks, and the last chapter of the promotional webtoon. The all-new “Features” tab lists what to expect in the game at launch on November 5^th.

Seven Knights – Time Wanderer – is a visually stunning, real-time and turn-based RPG based on Seven Knights Mobile, which features all-new control and battle systems as well as game content optimized for the console platform. It is a single-player RPG that has a storyline with an ending. It also provides the fun of deck building by using various heroes according to strategy.

Seven Knights – Time Wanderer – focuses on the story of the eighth member of the Seven Knights, Vanessa, and her ultimate magical equipment, a sentient hourglass known as Sandy, as she embarks on a journey to return safely home after falling into the twists of space and time.

Seven Knights – Time Wanderer – will be available for pre-order starting from October 29. It will be released worldwide as a digital package through Nintendo eShop in each region on November 5. More detailed information, images and trailer of the game can be found on the official website and Twitter.

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About Seven Knights

The original version of Seven Knights has been available in over 150 countries worldwide since its first launch in March 2014, on both the App Store and Google Play, and has achieved 60 million cumulative download across the globe over six years. A turn-based mobile RPG enjoying great popularity worldwide, Seven Knights offers the fun of collecting and fostering nearly 700 kinds of characters with intense turn-based battles.

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

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MARVEL REALM OF CHAMPIONS OPENS GLOBAL PRE-REGISTRATION AHEAD OF LAUNCH

Team Up and Defend in Intense 3v3 Brawls. Make Marvel Yours with Fully Customizable Marvel Champions. Get a head start with these pre-registration rewards!

VANCOUVER – October 22, 2020, Kabam – creators of the award-winning mobile fighting game MARVEL Contest of Champions, opened player pre-registration for their real-time mobile multiplayer action-RPG brawler MARVEL Realm of Champions. Go now to Google Play or MarvelRealmofChampions.comto sign up for an exclusive pre-registration gift.

Celebrating the start of player pre-registration, Kabam has released a new Cinematic that continues the Realm of Champions story. Four new Barons join up with the original eight to plan out a Secret War on Battleworld. Watch it here:

For the first time, Marvel fans and gamers will be able to create their own versions of Marvel Super Heroes. MARVEL Realm of Champions features robust character customization through a variety of powerful gear and weapons to tackle any combat situation. Players will be able to choose from 6 playable Champions – Iron Legionnaire, Web Warrior, Black Panther, Hulk, Storm, Sorcerer Supreme.

MARVEL Realm of Champions is a bold new imagining of the Marvel Universe that transports players to Battleworld, a forbidden planet forged from many realities, where its uneasy peace is disrupted by the death of Maestro, the God-King. After selecting and fully customizing their Champion with the best gear for the situation, players can team up with other players for epic multiplayer skirmishes in unique Marvel-inspired battle areas and brawl in real-time 3v3 team battles for glory, triumph, and honor.

Players can now pre-register for MARVEL Realm of Champions via the game’s website and Google Play. At launch, pre-registered users will receive Iron Legionnaire and Hulk gear, along with 100 Units and 300 Gold to help them get started.

For more information on MARVEL Realm of Champions, visit the official site or follow the official Facebook page.

ABOUT KABAM

Kabam is a world leader of developing entertaining, immersive, and highly social multiplayer games for mobile devices. They merge consumer behavior with the art of game design to create experiences that are enjoyed by millions of players across the globe. Each game has raised the benchmark in mobile gaming, bringing high-quality graphics, next-generation technology and revolutionary gameplay to the console in every player’s pocket.

Kabam has worked with leading entertainment brands like Disney, Hasbro and Universal to create mobile games based on some of the world’s most iconic franchises.

Kabam’s games have generated hundreds of millions of downloads including Fast & Furious 6: The Game, Fast & Furious: Legacy, Marvel Contest of Champions and Transformers: Forged to Fight. These games have also received multiple awards such as Apple’s Editors’ Choice and Google Play’s Best Game of the Year.

Founded in 2006, Kabam has studios and offices in Vancouver, Montreal, Charlottetown, San Francisco and Austin, Texas. Kabam is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Netmarble.

About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.

For more information visit marvel.com. © 2020 MARVEL

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

COLLECTIBLE & CUSTOMIZABLE WONDERLAND “BLANKOS BLOCK PARTY” BEGINS PRIVATE BETA NEXT MONTH

Limited-Edition Founder’s Packs Now Available For Open-World

Multiplayer Game From Next-Generation Technology Studio Mythical

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Oct. 22, 2020 – Mythical Games, a next-generation game technology studio founded by a team of veterans who helped bring some of the world’s biggest gaming franchises to life, today announced the upcoming private beta for its open-world multiplayer game Blankos Block Party will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, with open beta to follow later this year. Players eager to start their collection of the digital vinyl toys come to life and create their own unique levels and minigames for this massive online block party can now purchase a Founder’s Pack, starting at $24.99, to receive exclusive and limited in-game content, as well as guaranteed priority access to the game’s private beta and Founder’s status both in Discord and in-game.

Limited quantities of the Founder’s Packs are available now in four different options, which provide limited-edition Blankos and themed accessories designed by some of the world’s top artists, priority access to the private beta, 100% in-game currency match and other unique items to prepare you for the biggest party of the year!

• Ice Pack: RSVP to the ultimate block party with the Ice Pack, and receive the exclusive Lolli Blanko and three themed Lolli accessories, Founder Status and Lolli emoticon and 2,500 Blankos Bucks. ($24.99) 
• Tako Pack: Start your collection with the exclusive Tako Blanko designed by multimedia artist Junko Mizuno, two themed Tako accessories, as well as one unique Tako-themed Build Mode asset and one Build Mode item wrap, Founder Status with Lolli and Tako emoticons and 5,000 Blankos Bucks. ($49.99) 
• Bite Me Pack: Be the life of the party with the Bite Me Pack, which delivers the exclusive ‘Bite Me’ Billy Bones Blanko, six Bite Me-themed accessories, rare gold and black Build Mode materials, plus Bite Me brand Build Mode basic set, Build Mode items and the Bite Me rocket launcher, as well as Founder Status with Lolli, Tako and Bite Me emoticons and 10,000 Blankos Bucks. ($99.99)
• Boss Pack: Become a VIP with the Boss Pack and show off your status with the exclusive Boss Dino Blanko designed by legendary toy artist James Groman, two Boss Dino-themed accessories, two Build Mode Materials, three Build Mode items and two themed weapons for Build Mode, not to mention Founder Status with Boss Dino, Bite Me, Tako and Lolli emoticons and 15,000 Blankos Bucks. ($149.99)

Founder’s Pack items will only be available until the limited quantities sell out; Mythical will not reissue these limited-edition Blankos or their accessories in the future. These exclusive Founder’s Pack items will be available for purchasers to unbox and play immediately in the private beta, and can also be sold to other players when the Blankos secondary market launches. Each Founder’s Pack will also be numbered in order of purchase and recorded on blockchain to enhance collectibility and future resale value for players. 

For additional details on Founder’s Packs and their contents and benefits, or to purchase one of the limited edition packs, please visit: Blankos.com. Packs can be purchased with fiat currency, or supported crypto payment options via BitPay (see website for details). In addition to purchasing a Founder’s Pack to receive priority access to the private beta, players can reserve their free accounts now on the Blankos website to get on the waiting list for the chance to be included in the private beta without purchase (subject to capacity).

Blankos Block Party will be available to invited players and Founder’s Pack purchasers in supported regions beginning Nov. 17, through the Mythical launcher. For all the new news, big announcements and exclusive drops from Blankos Block Party, please join our community:

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About Blankos Block Party

Blankos Block Party, an open-world multiplayer game with a heavy focus on player-designed levels, is the debut title from Mythical, a new studio led by game industry veterans who helped develop major franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Guitar Hero and Skylanders. Coming to PC in 2020, the inclusive world is styled like a giant block party, where players can compete on levels created by Mythical or by the community, build their own minigames to share, take on daily challenges and more! 

The stars of Blankos Block Party are collectible interactive digital vinyl toys called Blankos, designed by some of the world’s top artists including John-Paul Kaiser, Tara McPherson and Pete Fowler. Unlike other games, where the content you pay for is only licensed, in Blankos Block Party players will have ownership of the Blankos they buy, eliminating the need for grey markets and allowing the community to dictate the value of what is bought and sold in secondary marketplaces supported by Mythical.

Blankos Block Party is developed by Mythical in partnership with Third Kind Games, and will be self-published by Mythical.

About Mythical

Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Disruptive Technology Companies To Watch in 2019, Mythical is a next-gen games technology company creating a universal gaming ecosystem by leveraging blockchain technology for tools that enable players, creators, artists, brands and game developers to become stakeholders and owners in new game economies. 

Led by gaming industry veterans, the team specializes in building games around player-owned economies and has helped develop major franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, Marvel Strike Force and Skylanders.

Mythical’s first flagship title ‘Blankos Block Party’ is a MMO set in a vibrant online world built on the Mythical platform. Players can compete in games, create their own game play, and blend digital vinyl toys called Blankos.

This first game transforms the relationship between game economies and players, brands, content creators and game developers and showcases Mythical’s vision of player-owned economies.

About Third Kind Games

Third Kind Games is an independent UK videogame studio based in Leamington Spa. Founded by veterans of the gaming industry, with an impressive track record of developing critically acclaimed AAA games, for the likes of Activision, Sony, Nintendo, Codemasters, Crytek, and many more for well over a decade. For more information, visit https://www.thirdkindgames.com or follow Third Kind on Twitter.

Nine Witches: Family Disruption Summons Dec. 4 Release for PC, Consoles

SYDNEY – Oct. 22, 2020 – Nine Witches: Family Disruption, the IndieCade-nominated comedic alternate-history occult adventure game from developer Indiesruption and publisher Blowfish Studios conjures a Dec. 4, 2020 release on Nintendo Switch^TM, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC. Beep Company and DMM Games will release Nine Witches: Family Disruption for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in Japan this winter.

As World War II nears its climax, air raids and artillery shells are the least of Sundäe’s concerns. The remote Norwegian village, home to the delicious three-testicled salmon, has caught the interest of the Third Reich’s Okkulte-55 Division, who are keen to exploit this supernatural hotspot and turn the tide of battle in Germany’s favor. Enter two unlikely heroes: Professor Alexei Krakovitz, a Russian paranormal scholar, and his trusty assistant, Akiro Kagasawa, who must save the day before the Nazis literally raise Hell.

Explore the Scandinavian hamlet and surrounding region, swapping between Krakovitz and Kagasawa to search for intel about the Okkulte-55 Division’s schemes. Interact with more than 50 characters, each more colorful than the last, while uncovering clues to help stop the Third Reich’s dark designs. Traverse the astral plane as Professor Krakovitz, communing with long-departed spirits to learn more about the strange and otherworldly history of Sundäe, or harness Kagasawa’s special combat training when faced with corporeal threats.

Savor the distinct, jocose culture of Sundäe and its residents on a winding journey punctuated by amusing quips, absurd comedy, and finely-crafted pixel art. Experience a narrative inspired by history and infused with paranormal realism that balances heart and humor in equal measure. Leave no stone unturned while uncovering the truth about the Okkulte-55 Division, what is happening in Sundäe, and the supernatural world that exists all around us.

“Nine Witches: Family Disruption is the combination of my lifelong interests in world history, the supernatural, and comedy,” said Diego Cánepa, designer, Indiesruption. “I’m enchanted to plot alongside Blowfish Studios to summon this absurd look at the occult side of World War II to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Steam and GOG on Dec. 4, 2020.”

“Beep is very excited to bring Nine Witches to Japan for fans who like indie games with a special twist,” said Robert Pontow, Executive Director, Beep Company. “We know that this game will amuse many players with its interesting and humorous storyline as well as its cast of quirky characters. We look forward to Japanese gamers experiencing Nine Witches soon.”

Nine Witches: Family Disruption will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam and GOG for Windows PC on Dec. 4, 2020 for $19.99 USD / €17.99 / £15.99. It features English, Spanish, German, French, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese language support.

For more information on Nine Witches: Family Disruption, please visit the official website, follow the game via Twitter and Facebook, and join the community on Discord. Nine Witches: Family Disruption is an official IndieCade 2020 nominee. Tune into the IndieCade Award Ceremony at 12 PM PT on Oct. 23, 2020 for more on Nine Witches and this year’s nominees.

About Blowfish Studios

Blowfish Studios is an award-winning independent game developer and publisher based in Sydney, Australia. We strive to release original multi-platform games, while also collaborating with developers from around the world. As developers first, we bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to any partnership. Our team provides development services to get the game release ready, porting to all major platforms, platform approval, marketing, and promotion to the world.

To learn more about Blowfish Studios, please visit the team’s website.

About Indiesruption

Indiesruption is a Buenos Aires, Argentina-based game studio founded by Norberto Bertasio and Diego Cánepa. Following more than two decades of designing titles for Nickelodeon USA, Cartoon Network, and other high-profile companies, Nine Witches: Family Disruption represents the realization of a dream to create authentic indie titles cherished by players all over the world.

For more information and updates from the team, follow them on Twitter.

About Beep Company

Beep Japan Inc. is a small but super passionate independent games publisher based in Tokyo, Japan. We have team members based in Japan, US and Europe who are all experienced veterans in the video gaming industry. We provide publishing and consulting solutions and specialize in bringing unique indie games from the West for players to enjoy in Japan and Asia.

For more information about Beep Company, please visit the official website.

3 Titles Are Ready for Preorder.

A Magical Highschool Girl (Switch)
Darius Extra Version (Mega Drive/Genesis)
Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron is Back (PlayStation 4)

Stuttgart, October 22nd, 2020. Strictly Limited Games is pleased to announce that A Magical High School Girl on Nintendo Switch, along with Taito’s Darius Extra Version (Mega Drive/Genesis) and Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron is Back! for PlayStation 4 are now online. Preorder starts on October 25th only at www.strictlylimitedgames.com. 

A Magical High School Girl is a delightful crafting, rogue-like RPG that also combines action adventuring. An isometric turn based game where a very ordinary high school girl wanders her way into a world of magic, monsters, and mysterious witches! Whether or not she can survive in this harsh but alluring world depends entirely on the gamer’s creativity! Attacks are conducted with magic that is conjured from within. The gamer can freely name the magic. The elemental properties and effects are generated automatically with what is typed in. However, unlike other roguelikes, the HP system, experience system, levels, UI, and almost everything else have been reimagined to fit the theme of the game. A Magical High School Girl, most importantly of all, offers a challenging and enjoyable experience for the casual player whilst also offering many layers of gaming elements for veteran and experienced players. 

The Collector’s Edition is limited to 1,300 copies worldwide, priced at 49,99€. The Limited Edition is limited to 1,700 copies worldwide, priced at 29,99€.

Darius Extra Version (Mega Drive/Genesis) – Strictly Limited Games is excited to also announce this release which will delight owners of the Mega Drive/Genesis system. The cartridge will contain a brand new version of the original arcade game made for the classic Mega Drive console that has never been released before. This brand new conversion of the arcade original includes new exclusive modes, improved FM music/SFX and balanced gameplay fixes, making it the finest Darius experience ever made for retro consoles! Choose between US or EU cover design with reversible nostalgic box styles.

The editions for Mega Drive and the Genesis are limited to 2,000 copies each worldwide, priced at 49,99€.

Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron is Back! (PS4) – The cutesy adorable Bub and Bob are ready to float to the challenge presented. Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron is Back! is a platform experience with more than 200 levels that caters for everyone. With the couch co-op 4 player mode it makes for a great party and family game.

This bigger, more comprehensive presentation is the ultimate experience along with the return of the infamous Baron von Blubba bursting to seek his revenge. 

The Collector’s Edition is limited to 1,700 copies, priced at 89,99€. The Limited Edition is limited to 2,000 copies, priced at 39,99€.

Preorder of all three games will start on October 25th only at www.strictlylimitedgames.com 

About TAITO Corporation
TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, TAITO operates core businesses such as game arcade operations, manufacturing coin-operated game machines, and mobile phone content services. A seminal part of gaming history, TAITO caused a worldwide sensation with its arcade legend, SPACE INVADERS, and developed such fan favorites as PUZZLE BOBBLE (BUST-A-MOVE) and ARKANOID. Today, TAITO continues to thrill game lovers of all generations by offering both classic and new family-oriented titles on the latest gaming platforms. TAITO delivers a wide range of entertainment experiences with the goal of providing consumers with fresh surprises and new discoveries.
More information on TAITO can be found on the Internet at https://www.taito.co.jp/en.

About Strictly Limited Games 

Strictly Limited Games is a German publisher based near Stuttgart, specialized in releasing a curated selection of digital download-only games in exclusive collectable physical editions for PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita and Nintendo Switch. The company was founded in 2017 by Dennis Mendel, a former scholar for game studies and advisor at Fraunhofer Institute, and Benedict Braitsch. Both passionate collectors with a combined collection of over 7.000 digital and physical games for all console generations, their intention is to form an opposite pole to the current trend of digital-only releases. All collectors’ editions are available exclusively at Strictly Limited Games online store www.strictlylimitedgames.com

About Sekai Project

Sekai Project is a localization and game developer founded in 2013 from various industry veterans combining their efforts to translate and release Japanese adventure games and visual novels in English. Over time, the company has worked on many familiar titles, including the world renowned CLANNAD, the Grisaia series, NEKOPARA among others. The company began publishing and developing for home consoles in 2016, and also forayed into print entertainment with manga’s such as GATE. Today, Sekai Project develops and translates games from all over the world and different genres.