Adorable multiplayer party brawler became most wishlisted game on Steam
October 15th, 2020 – Recreate Games’ comically cute competitive brawler Party Animals made waves on Steam this weekend with its free demo clocking up an impressive 135,000 concurrent players. This placed it at No.4 for most concurrent players played on Steam, having previously ranked No.1 in Trending/Most Wishlisted/Most Downloaded and Playing Now categories in the latest Steam Game Festival!
The demo gave players a wide variety of cute characters to choose from including puppies, kittens, ducks, bunnies, sharks, dinosaurs and even unicorns to wrestle, punch, throw, tussle and flop about in a cataclysm of hilarious physics-based fun.
“The latest Party Animals demo has far exceeded even our best expectations for the second time around,” said Andy Jianyi, Product Manager for Recreate Games. “Reaching over 135,000 concurrent players means that we are now looking to add more resources to our internal development team and we are actively recruiting to prepare for the full release version of Party Animals.” Added Andy Jianyi.
Party Animals will feature a variety of game modes in local and online multiplayer at launch, including free-for-all skirmishes and objective-based gameplay. If all-out lollipop warfare between a cute dinosaur and a fluffy shark, or puppies and kittens wrestling over giant jelly candies, is your thing, be sure to wish list the game on Steam here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1260320/Party_Animals/
Featuring brand new enemies, over 1000 weapons, 110 levels, ‘INFERNO MODE’, multiplayer and more!
PQube (London, UK) – October 16th, 2020 – PQube are excited to release Earth Defense Force 5 physically in Europe and North America on PlayStation 4 today! The most recent iteration of the arcade shooter takes place in the year 2022, as the Earth Defense Force fends off an all-out attack by unknown alien life-forms. Become an EDF soldier, choose from over 1000 weapons to battle against endless hordes of brand new enemiesacross 110 levels!
Select from multiple scaling difficulties, including the classic ‘INFERNO MODE’, and restore peace to the earth soloor with fellow soldiers in multiplayer! Earth Defense Force 5 can now be found in stores and ordered from selected retailers, including Video Games Plus, Amazon UK and more!
Features:
💥 The Invasion has Begun! – Japan, 2022. An immense fleet of starships have laid siege to an EDF base located in the rough city outskirts in the Kanto region. 💥 Even More Realistic Battles – Watch as enemy armour disintegrates and shelter from disgusting fluids as they spill across the battlefield. EDF 5 brings you even closer to the action! 💥 More Weapons Than Ever – Choose from over 1000 guns, rocket launchers, grenades, lasers and more! 💥 Take on “Inferno Mode” – Battle hard and unlock the epic “inferno mode” to experience the ultimate test against hordes and hordes of assailants! 💥 The Series’ First Humanoid Aliens – Battling against these intelligent foes will send you to the depths of despair, but victories will take you to the highest of highs! 💥 Four Powered Up Classes – Choose between Ranger, Wing Diver, Air Raider and Fencer classes. You can switch between each class before every mission. 💥 Battle Together with Friends – All missions support online co-op of up to 4 players, as well as local split-screen.
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About PQube PQube is a leading international creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment. The company’s teams worldwide are committed to publishing games they love by working closely with development partners and reaching consumers globally on all major gaming platforms. PQube manages a rich portfolio of brands including Cat Quest, New Super Lucky’s Tale, BlazBlue, Gal*Gun, White Day, Kill La Kill, Nexomon: Extinction, Guilty Gear, Kitaria Fables, and many more. Visit: pqube.co.uk to find out more.
Experience the Thrill of Commercial Fishing on the High Seas Today for a 10% Launch Discount!
Stavanger, NO — October 16, 2020 — The North Atlantic fishing season opens today as Misc Games launch realistic fishing simulator Fishing: North Atlantic with a 10% discount on Steam.
Step into the Captain’s chair and take on the high seas of the majestic waters off Nova Scotia in search of ocean gold through realistic weather conditions and atmospheric effects, using commercial fishing techniques such as harpooning and deep-line-buoy fishing to reel in massive Swordfish and Tuna or set crab pots and lobster traps. Choose from one of 25 hand-crafted fishing vessels and use modern technologies such as GPS and sonar to follow the movements of your prey, which are equipped with advanced fish-AI, making them realistically elusive and difficult to track. Fishing: North Atlantic utilizesAMD FreeSync™ Premium Pro, providing highly accurate luminance and wide color gamut testing to enable an exceptional HDR visual gaming experience.
From understanding weather conditions and water temperature to navigating dynamic fish habitats, you’ll be tasked to meet your quotas and balance staffing and maintenance costs through volatile market price fluctuations that threaten at any moment to sink your whole operation!
“This is a big and exciting day for Misc Games, and we are very proud of the product that we are releasing in Fishing: North Atlantic,” said Yasemin Hamurcu from Misc Games. “We’ve built upon the successes from our first title Fishing: Barents Sea, which acquired quite a cult following and have implemented suggestions from the community to make this sequel the most realistic fishing simulator available.”
Following on the popularity of Misc Games’ first title Fishing: Barents Sea, Fishing: North Atlantic promises the thrill of professional commercial fishing without the real life dangers of high seas and storms, rain, wind or even seasickness! Fishing: North Atlantic is now available for a 10% launch discount for a total price of $34,99/£27,79/CAD39,99 until October 23. For players that already own Fishing: Barents Sea a further 10% discount will be implemented for Fishing: North Atlantic for a total launch savings of 20% off the game’s base price. Misc Games is looking forward to sharing this new adventure with you!
About Misc GamesFounded in 2013, Misc Games is a game developer based in Stavanger/Norway. With a strong passion for video games, the studio’s aim is to create high-quality technical simulation games such as Fishing: Barents Sea and the upcoming Fishing: North Atlantic. For more information about Misc Games please visit us at: https://miscgames.com
Experience Six Classic KINGDOM HEARTS Tracks on Your Own or in Couch Co-Op with a Friend
Square Enix Ltd., and Disney today announced the launch of a demo for the upcoming rhythm action game, KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory, an all-new riff on the wildly popular KINGDOM HEARTS series that has sold more than 33 million units worldwide. The demo, which challenges players to battle through six tracks alongside Sora, Donald and Goofy, gives players a taste of what’s to come when KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory releases on November 13. The demo can be downloaded from the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation®Store and Microsoft Store.
In the full version of KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory, players will battle to the rhythm of the game’s soundtrack on their own or with friends as they collect and master over 140 songs from the Kingdom Hearts series, including favorites like “Destiny Islands,” “Hand in Hand,” “Working Together” and more from the game’s legendary composer Yoko Shimomura.Players will experience the magic of musical exploration by traversing through beautiful worlds and embarking on rhythm-fueled battles to defeat tough bosses as they strive to achieve top ranks.
Players of the Nintendo Switch™ version can also enjoy a Free-for-All battle mode with up to seven other players via local play. Through three different play styles, gamers of all ages can choose their level of challenge depending on whether they want to enjoy the songs and adventure without complicated controls or showcase their skills with complex combos to put on the ultimate performance. This celebration of music and adventure marks the KINGDOM HEARTS series’ first appearance on the Nintendo Switch.
KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory will launch for the Nintendo Switch™ system, the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X, on November 13, 2020. Pre-orders are available now from the SQUARE ENIX store, the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation®Store, Microsoft Store and other select retailers. Those who purchase for the PlayStation®4 system from the PlayStation®Store for a limited time by December 31st, 2020 will also receive the KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory theme. For more information, visit: www.kingdomhearts.com/mm
*Online multiplayer mode requires an internet connection and either: Nintendo Switch – free registration to a Nintendo account and a paid subscription to “Nintendo Switch Online” service; or PlayStation®4 system – free registration to PlayStation®Network and a paid subscription to PlayStation®Plus; or Xbox One – free registration to Xbox Store and a paid subscription to Xbox Live.
About the KINGDOM HEARTS Series
KINGDOM HEARTS is a series of role-playing games created through the collaboration of Disney and Square Enix. Since the first KINGDOM HEARTS was released in March 2002 for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the series has expanded with several additional entries. The series celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2017 and has shipped over 33 million units worldwide. Most-recently, KINGDOM HEARTS III, in 2019, allowed players to join forces with Donald Duck and Goofy for the adventure of a lifetime traveling across worlds based on beloved films like Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story, and Monsters, Inc., and Walt Disney Studios’ Pirates of the Caribbean, Big Hero 6, Tangled, Frozen and more. Since launch, the critically-acclaimed RPG has shipped more than five million units globally, both physically and digitally, making it the fastest selling game in the history of the series.
About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal®. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 154 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 78 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
Live Show feature allows streamers to play with viewers
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — October 16, 2020 — Today, Ubisoft announced that one of America’s favorite game shows, Family Feud®, is coming to players’ living rooms.* The game will be available digitally on PlayStation®4, Xbox One consoles and the Nintendo Switch™ system on November 12.*
Family Feud allows players to answer over 1,500 official Family Feud surveys and compete with up to ten players in two teams, online and through local multiplayer, with exciting new features:
Classic mode: Players can participate in Classic mode with up to five players against an AI for the authentic Family Feud experience.
Party Battle mode: This mode will pit group versus group to battle in local multiplayer.
Couch vs.Couch mode: Players can feud with players across the world in online multiplayer.
Live Show feature: In this dedicated mode for streamers, Twitch or YouTube Live streamers can broadcast their games and play with their viewers.
Character customization: Players can create characters and unlock customization items, experience points and special titles by playing more games.
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*Digital copies only available in the US, Canada, Mexico, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six and The Division. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2019–20 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,534 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.
Warner Bros. Games and NetherRealm Studios has revealed a new Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate gameplay trailer showcasing the return of the Edenian demigod, Rain. As the son of the god Argus, Edenia’s divine Protector, Rain wields a magical power allowing him to harness water and lightning, open dimensional rifts to a previously unknown water realm and even liquefy himself to avoid attacks. He is also equipped with a deadly katar to slash and stab opponents as he fights for his place in Edenia’s pantheon. Rain joins the roster as a new playable fighter on 18th November as part of Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate and Kombat Pack 2.
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Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate preorders are available beginning today providing immediate access to Mortal Kombat 11, Kombat Pack 1 and the Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Expansion upon purchase. Please note, Nintendo e-shop preorders will be available beginning 22nd Oct.
Players who already own Mortal Kombat 11 can upgrade their experience by preordering Kombat Pack 2. Current Mortal Kombat 11 owners can also purchase Kombat Pack 1 or the Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Expansion.
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate and Kombat Pack 2 preorders will receive the Time Warriors Skin Pack at launch featuring three new character skin variants, including “Dark Web” Noob Saibot, “HCF” (Halt and Catch Fire) Liu Kang and “Blood Moon” Skarlet.
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimateoffers the definitive Mortal Kombat 11 experience with the addition of Kombat Pack 2 featuring new playable fighters Rain, Mileena and Rambo, along with the previously released Mortal Kombat 11 main game, Kombat Pack 1 and Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Expansion.
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate is scheduled to release globally beginning 18th November on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®4 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, Nintendo Switchä, PC and Stadia®. Additionally, Mortal Kombat 11 and Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate owners and new buyers on PS4 or Xbox One can access free upgrades to the PS5 or Xbox Series X|S versions of their game at no additional cost, delivering 4K dynamic resolution, enhanced visuals, improved loading times and more, available in conjunction with the Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate launch.
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About Warner Bros. Games
Warner Bros. Games, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc., is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based gaming for both internal and third-party game titles. Additional information about Warner Bros. Games can be found at www.warnerbrosgames.com.
About NetherRealm Studios
NetherRealm Studios is a leader in the development of interactive entertainment, and the creator of the billion-dollar Mortal Kombat franchise. Mortal Kombat has spawned two theatrical films, multiple television series, and has sold over 42 million games to date. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the award-winning NetherRealm team has been working and creating games together since 1992. Additional information about NetherRealm Studios can be found at www.netherrealm.com.
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2K and Gearbox Announce Second Season Pass of Borderlands® 3 Downloadable Add-on Content
Starting November 10, Season Pass 2 adds exciting new ways to play the award-winning looter shooter with an additional Skill Tree for each Vault Hunter, a brand new standalone mode called Arms Race, and more
Following the recent confirmation that Borderlands® 3’s next-gen upgrade will launch day-and-date with both the Xbox Series X / Series S and the PlayStation 5, 2K and Gearbox today announced Season Pass 2 for Borderlands 3.
Season Pass 2 will include two all-new downloadable content add-ons – Designer’s Cut and Director’s Cut – plus brand new looks for all four Vault Hunters, to be revealed later this month. First up is Designer’s Cut, which creates totally new ways to play Borderlands 3 by introducing an additional Skill Tree for each Vault Hunter, a new standalone mode called Arms Race, and more.
Season Pass 2 will be available for purchase starting November 10 across PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X / Series S. The Designer’s Cut add-on also launches on November 10, while Director’s Cut is planned for release in spring of next year. All downloadable add-on content requires a copy of the base game to play. As Borderlands 3 continues to expand, there’s never been a better time to play!
If you’re hoping to learn more about the contents of the Designer’s Cut add-on, you won’t have to wait long. Starting October 20, members of the Borderlands Creator Team will host a series of streams and shows featuring live hands-on gameplay and additional reveals on the official Borderlands Twitch channel later this month. To learn more about these upcoming streams and shows, please refer to this blog or visit youtube.com/BorderlandsGame to find this content after it airs on Twitch.
For more information about Borderlands 3’s features and content, please visit borderlands.com.
2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
The launch of a new generation of games is the culmination of epic creative and technical endeavours from developers around the globe, all focused on a single goal: delivering immersive new experiences and rich new worlds to explore. The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S day one lineup reflects this incredible ingenuity– bringing you a creative, diverse and deep collection of iconic, inventive, and critically-acclaimed games from amazing creators around the world.
30 Optimised games on day one that look and play best on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S
When you power on your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S on November 10, you will be greeted by the largest launch lineup in Xbox history. Games like Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, Watch Dogs: Legion, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Gears Tactics, and Tetris Effect: Connected will be some of the much-anticipated next-gen games you can play on day one. The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will launch with 30 new games playable day one, 20 of them with Smart Delivery that are upgraded automatically and thousands of backward compatible titles across four generations.
Looking forward to this holiday, there will be more incredible games coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S before the end of the year including Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War launching November 13, Destiny 2: Beyond Light launching November 10 and optimised for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on December 8,and Xbox console launch exclusive The Medium onDecember 10. When Cyberpunk 2077 launches on November 19 it will look and play best on our next gen consoles and take advantage of Smart Delivery technology giving fans the best version for whatever Xbox console you own.
There is truly a game for everyone on Xbox. And we can’t wait to enter the future of console gaming with you.
The list of games available starting on November 10 that look and play best on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S includes:
JUST DANCE® 2021 WILL LAUNCH ON PLAYSTATION®5 AND XBOX SERIES X|S ON NOVEMBER 24
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – October 16 – Today, Ubisoft announced that Just Dance® 2021 will release on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 24, 2020. Just Dance 2021 for PlayStation®4 will be backward compatible on PlayStation®5*. Players who purchase Just Dance 2021 on Xbox One will be able to download their game to the Xbox Series X|S version at no additional cost.
Just Dance 2021 will launch on November 12, 2020, on the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Stadia™. Offering players even more ways to dance, the game features 40 hot new songs, the new Quickplay mode and the improved World Dance Floor. Players will also enjoy the return of favourite Just Dance game modes, including Kids Mode, co-op and Just Dance® Unlimited.
Available on all platforms, the Just Dance® Controller App makes the game more accessible for current-gen and next-gen owners with its phone-scoring technology, which allows up to six players to dance without any additional accessories, available for free on iOS and Android™.
For the latest information on Just Dance 2021, the Just Dance Controller App or Just Dance Unlimited, please visit justdancegame.com. Follow Just Dance on Twitter @justdancegame and use hashtag #JustDance2021.
*PS4 disc-based games require disc-drive and cannot be played on PS5 Digital Edition.
About Ubisoft Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six and The Division. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2019–20 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,534 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.
Level Up and Earn Triple Rewards in Power Play. Plus Bonuses on Special Cargo Sell Missions, Time Trials and More
Classic Adversary Mode Power Play is paying out 3X GTA$ & RP this week, offering all participants the chance to win big in a turbocharged TDM for the ages. Use cutting-edge weaponry and devastating power-ups to crush the opposition across a variety of maps – including the USS Luxington and the Chiliad Missile Silo – to bring home a handsome sum for participating in the bloodbath.
Double GTA$ and RP on Special Cargo Sale Missions If you’re looking to diversify your paydays, CEOs should check their Warehouse stock levels and consider offloading some contraband – all Special Cargo Sales are doubled for the next seven days. You’ll also find discounts on all Large Special Cargo Warehouses, making it prime time to start your stockpile or upgrade your existing setup.
Triple Rewards for Time Trials Speed-freaks will be happy to hear that they can also earn triple rewards for successfully completing this week’s End to End Time Trial and Cypress Flats RC Time Trial. That’s a potential pull-down of over GTA$600K for hitting par time on both, so head to the purple icons on your map to get started.
Free Zit Tee Log in to play GTA Online anytime this week to receive the Zit Tee, so you can keenly advertise a tech company while keeping your torso safe from the blazing heat of the Los Santos sun. It’s a win-win however you look at it.
On the Podium This Week: Ocelot XA-21
Swing through the lobby of The Diamond Casino & Resort and give the Lucky Wheel a spin to walk away with GTA$, RP, clothing, and all sorts of mystery prizes. This week’s top prize on the podium is the Ocelot XA-21, a hybrid supercar that can double the speed limit without waking up the neighbors.
Discounts Aspiring criminal masterminds can expand their holdings wisely by taking advantage of half off Large Special Cargo Warehouses, along with deals on select vehicles.
All Large Special Cargo Warehouses – 50% off
Vehicles:
Ocelot Locust- 40% off
Übermacht SC1 – 40% off
Emperor ETR1 – 30% off
PRIME GAMING BENEFITS
GTA Online players who successfully connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account with Prime Gaming will receive GTA$200K for playing any time this week. In addition, Prime Gaming members will receive:
The Vespucci Canals Nightclub location for free
80% off the P-45 Nokota
80% off the FH-1 Hunter
Prime Gaming members who link their Amazon account to their Rockstar Games Social Club account get a one-time GTA$1,000,000 bonus deposited to their Maze Bank Accounts within 72 hours of doing so.
If you previously had a Twitch account linked you will need to reclaim your benefits at Prime Gaming to ensure access to all future benefits. See here for more details.
