BLACKPINK DROPS INTO PUBG MOBILE FOR “FUN MATCH” GAMEPLAY BROADCAST ON NOV 13
World-renowned K-pop superstars set to play the world’s most popular mobile game alongside popular gaming influencers
Los Angeles – Nov 12, 2020 – One month ago world-renowned K-pop group BLACKPINK took PUBG MOBILE by storm with an unprecedented in-game collaboration, leading up to the release of the group’s latest record “The Album.” As announced by PUBG MOBILE’s official channel, more “FUN” is adding to the collaboration as BLACKPINK members are joining a “FUN MATCH” Gameplay Show to play PUBG MOBILE. At 13:00 (UTC+0) on Friday, Nov. 13, PUBG MOBILE players and BLINKS can watch the exclusive event in-game. At 14:00 (UTC+0) on the same date, the “FUN MATCH” will also be broadcasted via PUBG MOBILE’s official Facebook and YouTube channels.
During the “Fun Match” broadcast, BLACKPINK members will drop into the action and squad up for an exclusive match in the new Erangel map of PUBG MOBILE, alongside popular South Korean gaming influencers DDEDDEDDEDDE and BEENU. The well-known singer from K-pop boy group Super Junior and avid gamer Kim Hee Chul is set to be the MC for the show. Fans can expect to experience a different side of BLACKPINK’s charm when they are playing PUBG MOBILE and receive surprise from the group during the event. Community members can check out an exclusive teaser video for the upcoming “FUN MATCH” here.
Players and BLINKS can tune in the “FUN MATCH” broadcast in-game and in PUBG MOBILE’s official Facebook and YouTube channels tomorrow. More details about the PUBG MOBILE X BLACKPINK collaboration event will be revealed through PUBG MOBILE’s official social channels.
After making debut back in 2016 with ‘SQUARE ONE’, BLACKPINK heralded the birth of a major rookie group by captivating the public. The group then grew as global artists by releasing mini albums ‘SQUARE UP’ and ‘Kill This Love’, and proved their global popularity by completing their world tour in success. The group also verified their influence by performing at ‘Coachella’, the biggest music festival in the United States. After proving their global presence through ‘How You Like That’, a song full of charismatic Hip-hop sounds, released back in June, the group is now ready to renew their own best record with ‘Ice Cream’, collaborated with Selena Gomez, prior to the upcoming release of their first studio album on October 2nd.
About PUBG MOBILE
PUBG MOBILE is based on PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS, the phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles and supplies, and defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone.
For more information, please visit the official PUBG MOBILEaccounts on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Farming Simulator 19’s “Alpine Farming Expansion” Now Available on PC, Mac, PlayStation®4 & Xbox One
PARIS — Nov. 12, 2020 — GIANTS Software and Focus Home Interactive are delighted to release the “Alpine Farming Expansion” forFarming Simulator 19. Available today on PC, Mac, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One, this latest expansion for the best-selling game takes players to a totally new mountain region with tons of farming activities and brand-new vehicles and equipment.
Take control of over 30 authentic agricultural vehicles and machines from leading brands like Aebi, Lindner, PÖTTINGER, SIP and more, including the series’ first-ever electric vehicle: the Rigitrac SKE 50. The idyllic mountain valleys of Erlengrat, the expansion’s new map, feature a wide range of lucrative new activities, such as alpine agriculture and breeding, as well as grass harvesting, the centerpiece of this new addition to the game.
The “Alpine Farming Expansion” is available as part of Farming Simulator 19: Premium Edition, now available on all platforms, which contains the full base game plus 10 bonus DLCs, including the popular “Platinum Expansion.” The physical version of the Premium Edition also contains a 72-page premium artbook!
The “Alpine Farming Expansion” is also available as a free download for Season Pass owners, as well as to purchase standalone.
Updated Collection of 100 Atari Favorites and a 50-Game DLC are Optimized for the Reimagined Atari Wireless Classic Joystick
NEW YORK, NY (November 12, 2020) – Atari® — one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers — today announced its new Atari VCS Vault and Atari VCS Vault Vol. 2. The new Atari VCS Vault of 100 classic games will launch exclusively as a free download on every Atari VCS™ PC/console hybrid gaming and entertainment system. Atari VCS Vault Vol. 2 will be available as an optional 50-game downloadable add-on pack for $4.99. Previously released on PC, the revamped Atari VCS Vault collections deliver versions of the games that are now optimized for use with the all-new Atari Wireless Classic Joystick.
The Atari VCS team re-enlisted indie game developer and partner Code Mystics to make the collection — which includes 100 classic Atari 2600, Atari 5600, and arcade games — fully compatible with the new Atari VCS and to support the unique features of the retro-inspired Joystick. Legendary Atari arcade and console classics featured in the Atari VCS Vault include Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command, Tempest, Pong, Breakout, and many more. The DLC add-on includes more arcade and home classics, as well as several M Network, prototype, and homebrew games.
Featuring a sleek new design inspired by the original Atari 2600 controller, the all-new Atari Wireless Classic Joystick for the Atari VCS features numerous upgrades to controls and inputs, including:
A more comfortable, ergonomic form factor based on the original joystick (CX40) design
Rotating “Twist” stick for paddle and steering games
Secondary “fire button”
Rumble and LED lighting effects
Wireless and USB connectivity
Compatible with Atari VCS, PC, and mobile
Home, back, and menu buttons
Long-lasting rechargeable lithium ion battery
The Atari Wireless Classic Joystick, which is also compatible with PC and mobile devices, can be purchased with the Atari VCS as part of an all-in bundle or individually for $59.99.
“The reinvigorated Atari VCS Vault, with its 100 classic games, will deliver hundreds of hours of free gameplay to families who purchase an Atari VCS,” said Michael Arzt, COO of Atari VCS and Connected Devices. “Thanks to the great work by Code Mystics to update and optimize this collection for use with Atari’s all-new Wireless Classic Joystick, both seasoned and new Atari fans can enjoy these all-time classics in fun new ways.“
A video showcasing the Atari Wireless Classic Joystick is available here:
The all-new Atari VCS home gaming and video computer system is a unique PC/console hybrid inspired by classic Atari consoles and PCs. Like the legendary Atari 2600 did in 1977, the VCS is poised to transform the TV-centric gaming and home entertainment experience. Users will enjoy an ever-expanding Atari world of all-new games, classic and remastered favorites, streaming media, and personal apps.
The Atari VCS is powered by an AMD Ryzen™ 1606G high-performance Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) with Zen-core and Radeon Vega Graphics, enabling gaming and video streaming up to 4K HDR at 60fps. Unlike other home game systems, owners can also install alternative operating systems, such as Windows or Linux, via “PC Mode” and add a mouse and keyboard to transform the Atari VCS into an expandable micro-PC to enjoy more of their favorite games and applications. The Atari VCS combines the best of consoles and PC into one compact and ultra-versatile device.
The Atari VCS lineup of video computer systems, bundles, and peripherals are available for preorder at GameStop.com and AtariVCS.com in North America.
Atari is an interactive entertainment company. As an iconic brand that transcends generations and audiences, the company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®. Atari has offices in New York and Paris. Visit us online at www.Atari.com.
TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHMIC ADVENTURE PACK, combines and delivers two never-released-in-the-West Taiko no Tatsujin titles (TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHMIC ADVENTURE 1 & 2) to players on the Nintendo Switch in the Americas on December 3, 2020. The game will be available digitally. Both titles will also be sold separately on digital formats.
To celebrate the upcoming launch of the game, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. has released a pair of trailers, each showcasing one of the two titles packed within TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHMIC ADVENTURE PACK. The first trailer for TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHMIC ADVENTURE 1 shows off the adventures of the protagonist taiko drum Don-chan as he helps Ticky and Tocky in a time-travelling adventure to save the world from villains set to destroy history.
Head over to the following YouTube link (ready for embedding) to check out the trailer for TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHMIC ADVENTURE 1:
The second trailer showcases TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHMIC ADVENTURE 2 and Don-chan’s new adventure to help Tia and Popo Kaka retrieve priceless artifacts stolen by the Sorcery Society Hexaglia in a quest that spans the entire world and features a diverse cast of friends and foes.
Head over to the following YouTube link (ready for embedding) to check out the trailer for TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHMIC ADVENTURE 2:
Featuring two separate RPG adventures with more than 130 songs and 250 different monsters, bosses and enemy drums, TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHMIC ADVENTURE PACK packs more content than you can shake a (drum)stick at. Players will travel through various periods of history and into the future to recruit vanquished enemies to join their adventure as they take on even mightier foes. In addition to the original content of TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHMIC ADVENTURE 1 & 2, the ADVENTURE PACK will include an additional 6 songs (3 for each of the two titles), giving gamers even more tunes to enjoy.
Players can get the most out of the new TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHMIC ADVENTURE PACK with the officially licensed Taiko no Tatsujin Drum Controller for Nintendo Switch! Available for pre-order at the BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Store.
Learn about the rapid growth of the Indian games market and connect with developers at the 12th Edition of IGDC featuring 100 speakers across 8 major tracks, 50 exhibitors and much more
Hyderabad, India, 12th, November 2020: The 12th Edition of India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) runs online from November 17th to 20th, 2020. A unique “for the industry, by the industry” event driven entirely by volunteers from across the Indian games industry and with active support from companies in the ecosystem, IGDC 2020 will be held online across 4 virtual rooms, from 3pm (IST) onwards each day. For Western attendees the IGDC 2020, is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the rapidly growing Indian games market and connect with local developers and publishers.
The 12th edition of IGDC is the first edition of the conference to be virtual and streamed online and has attracted a strong line-up of over 100 speakers across 8 major tracks, 50 exhibitors on the e-expo floor and the popular Investor-Publisher Connect with 30+ investors and publishers. For 2020 the IGDC is free to everyone thanks to strong industry support, with Unreal Engine/Epic games as presenting sponsors, alongside MPL, Facebook, Google, Unity, Hyper Hippo, Gametion, Nazara, Lakshya and Yesgnome.
“Given the situation with the Covid-19 pandemic, we have transitioned IGDC into an ‘all-digital experience’ for 2020. By going digital we want to attract an international audience who can attend this conference virtually, not just from India, but from all over the world. Thanks to the strong support we have received from industry sponsors, we have now made access to IGDC free for everyone. For a lot of aspiring game developers, this is a great way to participate without having to invest in travel and accommodation. We have a solid line-up of Indian and international speakers who are happy that they can be a part of IGDC virtually” Rajesh Rao, Convenor, IGDC 2020 said.
“Going virtual has created new pathways to access, network and connect with the game dev community, discover great games being developed and played, benefit from having insight into running a successful game dev business, search for openings to build your game dev career, applaud the accomplishments of games that disrupt the ecosystem and most importantly, inspire and get inspired.“ he added.
Highlights from the speaker line-up include seasoned grandmasters like Ernest Adams providing a workshop on the “Fundamentals of Game Design,” to successful indie developers such as Arvi Teikari talking about their journey with the award winning game, “Baba is You”. The Art track has a workshop on character creation by Naresh Das (Art Director at EiTri Studio), and a VFX talk by Daniel Santalla. The Tech track features talks by Shawn Beck (Unity) and Jason Davis (Backtrace). The Applied Games track features talks by Tsahi Liberman (Simpool) and Michelle Lee-Schmidt (IDEO). The Biz track features William Hughes (Tilting Point) and Craig Chapple (Sensor Tower). Other speakers include Jon Hook (Boombit) talking about publishing deals, Neale Hemrajani (Annapurna Interactive) and well-known indie developer Rami Ismail.
IGDC will also host its popular IGDC Investor-Publisher Connect 2020, which will be a virtual invite-only forum for investors and publishers to meet with companies bringing unprecedented innovation in the Indian gaming ecosystem, which has grown rapidly in the last year. Over 30 investors and publishers have signed up for the event.
This year, the highly anticipated BYOG (Build Your Own Game) game jam that is held alongside IGDC was also held virtually, receiving 87 finished entries by the deadline, which was three times more than in 2019. The number of participants also increased by about 50%, jumping from 200 in 2019 to 313 in 2020.
IGDC is India’s primary game industry conference and is the ‘must-attend’ event that draws people from across the games ecosystem in India and abroad. The conference continues to play a key role in developing the Indian Gaming ecosystem: from helping developers and industry aspirants gain valuable insights and meet with industry veterans and indie developers, to helping developers connect with publishers and investors that they otherwise may not have had access to. IGDC is also the best platform for international participants to learn what is happening in the Indian games market and to network with the who’s who of the Indian games Industry.
To check out the schedule of event to be held in 4 online rooms, speakers and other exciting events visit https://indiagdc.com/2020/
About IGDC: The India Game Developers Conference (IGDC) is India’s premier game developer’s conference. It is a “for the industry, by the industry” event driven entirely with volunteers from across the Indian games industry and with active support from companies in the ecosystem. Now in its 12th year, IGDC is the biggest and the most significant developer conference in India and South Asia.
Players will discover their destiny with new angel and class change in major November update
YOOZOO Games, Shanghai – 10.11.2020 | Players of the hit 3D online action RPG League of Angels – Heaven’s Furywelcome a new otherworldly figure to their ranks this month when the beautiful and divine character, the Angel of Destiny (Fortuna) is added to the game.
Fortuna’s celestial arrival into the desktop game makes her the third angelic character from the League of Angels series to be added. Lydia and the Angel of Vengeance (Alecta) made their way down from the heavens, blessing players with their presence, earlier this year. Fortuna will join Lydia, and Alecta in League of Angels – Heaven’s Fury later this month.
Starting today, November 10, players will also have the chance to become even more powerful beatific beings when the 8th class change opportunity is added to the game. Reach level 620 to unlock the exciting new Avatar gameplay system which allows players to improve their Battle Rating. Become a mighty, heavenly force and unleash glorious damage!
League of Angels – Heaven’s Fury welcomes several new, fun, and enjoyable events, allowing players to unlock brand new content and get discounted items. In the new phase of the Food Festival Event, External Display Fragments, all-new outfits, and more great rewards will be available!
Black Friday and Thanksgiving discount events will also give players more reasons to celebrate the holiday season. Equip these discounted items to show the world how happy you are for the holidays!
We thank players for their support and wish them a joyous November in League of Angels – Heaven’s Fury!
YOOZOO Games is a global entertainment company specializing in game development and distribution. The company is headquartered in Shanghai with offices across Asia, Europe, and the US. Since its founding in 2009, YOOZOO has forged a strong global distribution network and launched over 40 highly successful titles including Game of Thrones Winter is Coming, the League of Angels series and Saint Seiya Awakening: Knights of the Zodiac.
New Dungeon System and Various Boost Events Available for a Limited Time
LOS ANGELES – November 12, 2020 –Mabinogi, Nexon’s free-to-play fantasy MMORPG, today announced its latest update bringing various limited-time events to help Milletians earn an abundance of rewards and help them advance in the world of Erinn starting today.
The update adds a new, permanent Dungeon Guide System to escort players through the mystifying subterranean chambers, providing information about the major dungeons in Erinn with recommendations based on players’ physical and magical attacks. The system also comes with a guaranteed reward system to compensate players with some core rewards for their repeated efforts. There is even a new special shop with tons of useful items for players to exchange with the vouchers they can now earn through clearing the dungeons.
Now through December 10, players can also perform quests during the Generation Boost Event to earn a variety of rewards, including Erg level 35 catalyst, reforging tools, gems, pets, outfits, trade unlock potion and much more! Milletians will also receive a limited-time first title with strong stats that can further be upgraded. Players are encouraged to login as early as possible to enjoy the boosts longer. Completing G19-G24 is now easier and will also result in more grand rewards. Rewards will also be available to those who previously completed G19-G24.
As a bonus, Mabinogi is also bringing back the Dungeon Drop Rate Increase Event through December 17. During the event period, players will enjoy an increase in drop rates for some of Uladh’s rarest items. Entering Uladh Dungeons with up to seven friends will also now be available permanently.
Starting December 3, even more events, buffs and rewards will be added to help all Mabinogi players, whether active, returning or new, advance even further as they login to the game this Winter.
For more information on Mabinogi’s November update, visit the official website and follow @mabinogion Facebook for the latest updates.
Released in 2008, Mabinogi is an immersive free-to-play MMORPG world where mystical adventures await. Create anime-inspired heroes with thousands of customization options, such as hairstyles, facial features and outfits. Select from dozens of talents ranging from professional gunslingers and archers to musicians, tailors and cooks. Players can enjoy the game on their own terms, taking the perilous path of an adventurer or build a thriving business using unique trade skills.
Founded in 2005, Nexon America Inc. delivers outstanding free-to-play online game expertise and live game support, taking the strengths of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) and applying them for uniquely western audiences. Nexon America has consistently sustained iconic franchises such as MapleStory and Mabinogi for more than a decade, which have gone on to break records and captivate players. With new projects on the horizon, Nexon America maintains the pioneering and innovative spirit of its parent company, employing its player-first approach, while designing the best possible gameplay experiences for the western market.
Free Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition Companion PDF, adding additional clans, powers, coming this December
STOCKHOLM – November 12, 2020 –World of Darkness, the transmedia entertainment brand behind celebrated fantasy horror properties including Vampire: The Masquerade and Werewolf: The Apocalypse, announced today that Renegade Game Studios is now the Publishing Partner for its catalogue of tabletop role playing games (TTRPG). World of Darkness also revealed it is bringing IP development of its story universes in-house and is kicking off this change with Vampire: The Masquerade Companion, a free digital supplement that brings new playable clans to Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition, that will be available this December.
“Renegade and World of Darkness worked closely together on Vampire: The Masquerade – Rivals and the team proved their passion for our brands and alignment with our values in that collaboration,” said Sean Greaney, Brand Manager for World of Darkness at Paradox Interactive. “Our joint goal is to ensure that there will be no disruption of service for fans looking to get their hands on Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition books.”
“We’re thrilled to work with the World of Darkness team and create exciting content for this rich universe of supernatural horror.” said Scott Gaeta, President and Publisher at Renegade Game Studios. “We look forward to supporting the existing community and welcoming in new players very soon.”
Check out this video where the World of Darkness team discusses the Renegade Game Studios partnership, future development of tabletop products, and deep dives into the Vampire: The Masquerade Companion book.
World of Darkness is taking over IP development of its story universes, including Vampire: The Masquerade and Werewolf: The Apocalypse. Led by World of Darkness Creative Lead Justin Achilli, they will create the foundational material – including core TTRPG books – for all stories set in a World of Darkness franchise, including video games, comics, and other forms of media. Renegade Game Studios, working with local partners globally, will broaden the offering with additional TTRPG products. Additionally, all World of Darkness books will continue to include sensitivity reviews as part of the development process.
“Bringing IP development in-house is one of the many reasons why the World of Darkness team hired me and I’m thrilled to take on this responsibility. I’ll be working with handpicked teams to set the lore, atmosphere, and tone that players have come to expect, and working with partners like Renegade to create compelling stories within that framework,” Achilli said. “Even though I’m leading this process, we’ll continue to work with teams of writers and freelancers. Our goal is to ensure that book development happens with teams that include a diversity of voices.”
While World of Darkness will take over IP development of its core TTRPG books, as publisher, Renegade Game Studios will handle publishing and marketing of these products. Everything that falls outside of the core story setting, as determined by World of Darkness, will be developed and published by Renegade Game Studios.
The Vampire: The Masquerade Companion book brings highly-anticipated Vampire clans from the community into tabletop play and gives Storytellers more tools to enhance their narratives. To download completely free of charge, fans will simply need to visit the World of Darkness website (https://worldofdarkness.com) and log in with a Paradox account.
Vampire: The Masquerade Companion Key Features:
Three vampire clans: Tzimisce, Ravnos, Salubri
Discipline powers representing each of the new clans
How to play rules for ghouls and mortals
Details on each clan’s view on vampire coteries
Additional Merits for players’ characters
Updates to Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition core rulebook
“World of Darkness fans have been asking us for more Vampire: The Masquerade content since we launched the 5th edition core book in 2018. Vampire: The Masquerade Companion is our answer, adding in some of their most-requested features like clan Tzimisce and rules for Mortals”, said Martyna Zych, Brand Community Developer for World of Darkness. “We are listening to our players, and now that we are developing IP in-house, we are equipped to respond to their feedback and produce content like the Companion. This is just one of many products we have in the pipeline, and while we can’t reveal anything else now, I will say that it is a great time to be a World of Darkness fan.”
World of Darkness will share more information about its lineup of announced products including, Second Inquisition, Vampire: The Masquerade Player’s Guide, Werewolf: The Apocalypse core book and more in the coming weeks. The first TTRPG book to release under this new process will be the Sabbat Sect Book. Stay tuned to www.worldofdarkness.com for updates.
About World of Darkness World of Darkness is a transmedia entertainment brand encompassing a number of modern fantasy horror franchises, including Vampire: The Masquerade, Werewolf: The Apocalypse, and more. Through tabletop roleplaying games, video games, board games, literature, comic books, and more, these franchises tell mature stories in a dark supernatural fantasy layered over our modern world. Since 1991, World of Darkness has defined monster-perspective entertainment for a generation of fans. For more information visit www.worldofdarkness.com.
About Renegade Game Studios Renegade Game Studios was established in 2014 by game industry veteran Scott Gaeta to publish engaging, unique, and fun tabletop games and has published a catalog full of award-winning titles. Renegade’s catalog of games includes numerous popular titles such as Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid, Scott Pilgrim’s Precious Little Card Game, Gudetama: The Tricky Egg Card Game and award-winning titles such as Raiders of the North Sea, Clank! A Deck-Building Game, and The Fox in the Forest.
About Paradox Interactive Paradox Interactive is a leading global publisher of strategy games for PC and console. The company has developed and published a world-renowned catalog stretching back to 1999, with players hailing from all around the world.
The publisher’s steadily-growing portfolio includes firmly established franchises such as the critically acclaimed Europa Universalis, Crusader Kings, Hearts of Iron, and Stellaris series created by Paradox Development Studio, the Age of Wonders series created by Triumph Studios, as well as award-winning titles such as Cities: Skylines, Pillars of Eternity, and more from a network of partner studios. Paradox is the owner of the World of Darkness IPs and is publishing Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. Today, over four million people play a Paradox game each month, and the number of registered Paradox users is over twelve million.
Paradox’s head offices are located in Stockholm, Sweden. Our development studios are located in Stockholm, Malmö and Umeå, Sweden, in Delft, The Netherlands, in Seattle, Washington, and in Berkeley, California. We share a passion for gaming and gamers, and our goal is to provide deep and challenging games with hours of gameplay and endless variety to our ever-growing community.
What Secrets will Ryza and her Furry Companion Discover Inside the Ruins’ Depths?
Burlingame, Calif. – November 12, 2020 – KOEI TECMO America and developer GUST Studios are excited to reveal the latest gameplay details and characters featured in Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy. The 22nd entry into the magical Atelier franchise will be released in North America on January 26, 2021 for Nintendo Switch™, Windows PC via Steam®, PlayStation®4, and digitally on PlayStation®5*. The thrilling and emotional JRPG follows Ryza and friends as they set out in an all-new quest to discover the secrets behind the ancient ruins and the truth behind the lost legends inside the Royal Capital.
Joining Ryza on her adventure is the adorable and enigmatic creature known as Fi. Ryza and Fi become increasingly close throughout their journey, with the bond between the two deepening as they begin to live together. As Fi continues to grow, Ryza realizes that the creature possesses a mysterious power. Ryza eventually brings Fi to explore the ancient ruins, and when Fi behaves like it wants to go deeper into the unknown darkness, the party discovers a glowing crystal that seems to hold deeper meaning to Ryza’s new best friend. While exploring the ruins, Ryza and Fi run into Empel and Lila, who initially helped guide Ryza in her adventures three years ago. In fact, Empel is the one who taught Ryza alchemy, while Lila remains one of the fiercest female warriors in the land. The pair continue their search for “something” special in the ruins. Could their search also help Ryza and Fi learn the secrets of the lost legends?
Check out the Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy theme above
In addition to the expanded character roster, Ryza will also be aided on her adventure by her Puni companions. These blob-like creatures can be sent on gathering trips, and will now even be able to level up, making it easier to discover rare items to pass along to Ryza. Ryza can then use these items to decorate inside her atelier, and by changing things like the wall or floor, Ryza will be able to influence certain special effects, including the likeliness of having sunny weather.
Alongside the new gameplay and character details, KOEI TECMO America also announced the first information related to the title’s Digital Deluxe and Ultimate Editions, which will be made available digitally for Nintendo Switch™, Windows PC via Steam®, PlayStation®4, and PlayStation®5. The Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy Digital Deluxe Edition features the base game along with additional costumes and gathering spots, including the Kurken Island Gathering Tour, Another Style Costume Set, the Summer Memories Costume Set, the Helpful Items Set, and the All You Need! Gem Pack. The Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy Ultimate Edition features everything included inside the Digital Deluxe Edition along with the Atelier Ryza 2: Season Pass and the special Season Pass bonus Ryza costume: Mysterious Book Alchemist.
First Season Pass details were also revealed, including 12 upcoming DLC packs that will be available at a lower price when purchased as a Season Pass than when purchased individually. Upcoming DLC includes new swimsuit costumes, recipe expansion packs, the additional area of Keldorah Castle, the high-difficulty area of Flame Sun Island, and the Gust Extra BGM Pack.
Additionally, gamers who pre-order physical versions of Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy at select retailers will receive the “Beware of Puni!” and “Blue Puni Costume” t-shirt DLC for Ryza! In addition, gamers who purchase a physical or digital copy of Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy during the first two weeks of launch can download for free the “Summer Fashion Costume Set” Early Purchase Bonus. Gamers who have save data from Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout will also be able to unlock the Classic Costume Set, including outfits for Ryza and her friends from the previous title.
For all of the latest news on Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy, check out the official site, like KOEI TECMO on Facebook @KoeiTecmoUS, and follow us on Twitter @KoeiTecmoUS.
*By purchasing the digital or physical PlayStation®4 versions of Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy, you can receive an upgrade to the digital PlayStation®5 version of Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy at no additional cost.
ABOUT KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP.
KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Burlingame, California. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive®, Ninja Gaiden®, Tecmo Bowl®, and Fatal Frame® series.
Milan, Italy. 12th November 2020 – 505 Games and console developer FunLabs are thrilled to announce that the acclaimed open-world zombie survival sandbox game UNTURNED is now available digitally worldwide for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The game is priced at £19.99GBP/€24.99EUR/$24.99USD and is available from the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store.
UNTURNED is created by Smartly Dressed Games, a studio launched by Canadian developer and game designer Nelson Sexton. The studio has partnered with publisher 505 Games and remains actively involved in the console development process.
After a hugely successful PC launch (with over 400k ‘very positive’ reviews on Steam), UNTURNED now turns its brain munching attention to consoles, offering an enhanced gameplay experience and a host of new features. As well as specific console improvements such as a redesigned camera system, enhanced physics and graphics as well as specific console controller support, UNTURNED will also offer local split-screen multiplayer for zombie killing fun from the comfort (and safety) of your couch. Another exciting addition for consoles will be the option for players to create their own persistent game worlds on private servers so they can either play with their friends or open them up to anyone in the community. These private servers will be made available free of charge for all console players.
A brand new trailer, full to the brim with zombie stomping action, has been released to celebrate the launch of UNTURNED. You can watch the trailer on YouTube at the links below
UNTURNED is an open-world survival sandbox game where players assume the role of a survivor, dropped into the zombie-infested ruins of modern day society, and must work with friends and forge alliances to remain among the living. Players must search out supplies such as clothes, food and weapons, as well as scavenge for resources like wood and metal to create strongholds and defenses to fend off the zombie horde. Survivors must also keep an eye on their health by finding food and water as well as checking on radiation levels. Getting hit by a zombie or entering ‘deadzones’ without the proper hazmat protection will have an impact on their health. As they progress through the game, players can earn experience points that can be used to upgrade their character improving their chance of survival!
Key Features of UNTURNED for PS4 and Xbox One:
Massive maps – explore up to 8 sandbox maps by traveling by land, air, and sea
Craft – create your equipment and structures from supplies you collect
Power up – upgrade skills in three categories: Offense, Defense, Support
Customise – avatars can be fully cosmetically personalized
Multiplayer – brave zombies and other foes alone or team up with friends
Split Screen – play locally with a friend in split-screen mode
Compete or ally – attempt to form alliances with other players or take out all the competition
UNTURNED is now available digitally worldwide for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, priced at £19.99GBP/€24.99EUR/$24.99USD, from the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store.
About 505 Games
505 Games, a subsidiary of the Italian entertainment company Digital Bros., is a global publisher focused on offering a broad selection of video games for players of all ages and skill levels. The company publishes and distributes premium and free-to-play games on leading console and PC platforms as well as mobile devices and social networks.
Publishing highlights include DEATH STRANDING (PC), Control, Journey to the Savage Planet, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Indivisible, Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons, Terraria, ABZÛ and Virginia. Distribution highlights include No Man’s Sky, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Warhammer: Vermintide 2, Dead by Daylight and Inside/Limbo.
505 Games has offices in United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, China and Japan. For more information on 505 Games and its products please visit 505games.com.[WC1]
About Smartly Dressed Games
Smartly Dressed Games is an independent Canadian studio. Their current flagship project is the PC version of Unturned with development dating back to mid-2013. For more information please visit https://smartlydressedgames.com
About FunLabs FUN Labs is a Romanian company developing games for more than 20 years. A full-service development studio, FUN labs made games on all major gaming platforms from PS2 and original Xbox to current gen consoles and PC. For 16 years, Fun Labs was an exclusive studio for Activision developing a wide variety of games including Cabela’s outdoor games franchise, NPPL Championship Paintball, Angry Birds, Transformers Fall of Cybertron, Prototype. Fun Labs recently completed the port and remaster of the best-selling survival game, Stranded Deep, as well the full remake of Walking Dead 1, Walking Dead 2, and Walking Dead 3, the smash hit, critically acclaimed series from Telltale Games. For more information on FunLabs please visit www.funlabs.com.
