Thunderful Publishing are proud to announce that two titles will be represented at the event Indie X 2020, which is an annual international showcase and competition focused solely on indie games. The two titles from Thunderful Publishing represented at the festival this year are Say No! More and Curious Expedition 2 and The festival runs from 28th of October to the 15th of November.
“It’s always great fun to have our games showcased at different events such as Indie X 2020, as we feel it’s a great way for our titles to touch new audiences,” said Paulina Lorné, Marketing Manager at Thunderful Publishing. “It also gives our developers a chance to talk about their creations and what drives their passion to create these unique and wonderful experiences.”
Say No! More (Q&A and Demo Showcase) – November 12th, 3 PM CET Studio Fizbin’s Marius Winter and Nick Maierhöfer will be showcasing their upcoming title Say No! More, coming to PC, Nintendo Switch™ and iOS platforms in 2021. The developers will demo new gameplay, discuss particular aspects of Say No! More and its development with their co-host from Rubber Chicken Games. Expect some seriously oddball humour, beautifully chunky visuals and more ways to say “NO!” than you’ve ever imagined!
Curious Expedition 2 (Q&A and Demo Showcase) – November 13th, 3 PM CET Maschinen-Mensch’s Mascha Camino will be showcasing their Early Access hit Curious Expedition 2, in development for PC, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™ and Xbox One. Host Ricardo Correia (Rubber Chicken) will be going through an expedition with Mascha guiding him through this emergent narrative fable where no two journeys are ever the same. Expect a sense of pulpy adventure, whimsical characters and unexpected scenarios, all wrapped up in a charming Franco-Belgian comic book aesthetic.
Amidst the announcement of the next generation of video game consoles, phishers and scammers are increasing interested in using the launch of the new PlayStation to their advantage. Here is what cyber security firm Kaspersky found:
130 suspicious resources around the world mentioning ‘PlayStation’ in their names.
1/2 the number of such websites detected between January and October.
These sites mainly offer visitors the chance to pre-order the PlayStation 5 by making a prepayment or by leaving personal information.
Kaspersky’s researcher remind gamers what to look out for in a scam.
12 November 2020
Amid the announcement of the next generation of video game consoles, phishers and scammers are becoming increasing interested in using the launch of the new PlayStation to their advantage. Just this recent October, Kaspersky has found about 130 suspicious resources around the world mentioning ‘PlayStation’ in their names, which is half the number of such websites detected between January and October.
These sites mainly offer visitors the chance to pre-order the PlayStation 5 by making a prepayment or by leaving personal information. Some webpages even offered purchasing the console at a lower price than the official retail cost. There were also resources that stated there was a special sale price available for the previous version of console – the PlayStation 4. They attributed the discount to the release of the new PS5.
“We would like to remind users that if something on the internet looks too good to be true, then it is probably a scam. Messages about sales and pre-orders should be checked on reliable sources and we advise against clicking on links from suspicious emails or messages on messengers and social networks. It is also recommended to install a security solution with up-to-date databases of phishing and spam resources,” says Kaspersky’s security expert Tatyana Sidorina.
About Kaspersky
Kaspersky is a global cybersecurity company founded in 1997. Kaspersky’s deep threat intelligence and security expertise is constantly transforming into innovative security solutions and services to protect businesses, critical infrastructure, governments and consumers around the globe. The company’s comprehensive security portfolio includes leading endpoint protection and a number of specialized security solutions and services to fight sophisticated and evolving digital threats. Over 400 million users are protected by Kaspersky technologies and we help 250,000 corporate clients protect what matters most to them. Learn more at www.kaspersky.com.au
Fleeceware applications, posing as Minecraft mods, lure hundreds of dollars per month from their users for simple services such as new wallpapers
November 11, 2020 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has identified a wave of malicious mobile applications in the Google Play Store targeting gamers, particularly fans of the popular Minecraft video game. These so-called “fleeceware” applications offer new skins, colorful wallpapers, or modifications for the game, but disproportionately charge users hundreds of dollars per month. Avast has reported seven of these apps to Google, but as of this publication they are all still active.
Fleeceware, a relatively new category of cybercrime, offers users an attractive service, usually for a short free trial period of three days. After that, the application will automatically and subtly begin charging excessive costs, up to USD $30 (AUD $40/NZD $44) per week. Fraudsters expect the user to forget about the installed application and its short trial, or fail to notice the real subscription cost. The reviews will have many 1 or 5 star reviews but nothing in the middle, with a low star rating overall.
“Scams of this nature take advantage of those who don’t always read the fine print details of every app they download. In this case, young children are particularly at risk because they may think they are innocently downloading a Minecraft accessory, but not understand or may not pay attention to the details of the service to which they are subscribing,” noted Ondrej David, malware analysis team lead at Avast. “We urge our customers to remain vigilant when downloading any app from unknown developers and to always carefully research user reviews and billing agreements before subscribing.”
If you have installed an app that you suspect may be fleeceware, it is not enough to uninstall the app; you must also cancel the subscription directly in the Play Store (Play Store → Menu in the upper left corner → Subscription).
Avast has reported the following fleeceware apps to Google Play:
Avast (LSE:AVST), a FTSE 100 company, is a global leader in digital security products. With over 400 million users online, Avast offers products under the Avast and AVG brands that protect people from threats on the internet and the evolving IoT threat landscape. The company’s threat detection network is among the most advanced in the world, using machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies to detect and stop threats in real time. Avast digital security products for Mobile, PC or Mac are top-ranked and certified by VB100, AV-Comparatives, AV-Test, SE Labs and others. Visit:www.avast.com.
Crafting a gripping horror story, especially one that allows players to have a little bit of input into how things will play out, is incredibly difficult and through the years Supermassive Games has done their best endeavoring on delivering the best spine-tingling games they can. With Until Dawn serving as their best starting point, the developer moved onto an anthology series of games that, while smaller in scale, would come out at a quicker pace. With Man of Medan being the first in The Dark Pictures Anthology and serving as a base of what to expect, has the developer stepped things up a bit for the most recent entry, Little Hope?
Story
It is worth noting that like any anthology, the story for Little Hope is entirely self-contained so those who have not played Man of Medan do not need to worry about missing any clues or even references to events that have happened in the past. Instead Little Hope is set entirely in a small New England town aptly named Little Hope that not only took part in the horrific witch trials of the 17th century but also suffered from a horrific tragedy closer to modern day with an entire family losing their lives in the 1970s. Here players find their group of survivors stranded in the middle of the night after their bus flips and crashes in the middle of the road after taking a detour. With no sign of the bus driver and a mysterious fog preventing them from leaving, four college students and their professor find themselves completely lost.
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope takes on a bit more of a unique twist when it comes to storytelling as rather than simply focus on the now, it also focuses heavily on events that have happened during a series of witch trials that plagued the village in the past. Incredibly creepy ghosts often grab a hold of characters and bring them into visions of events from the past, giving players and the characters themselves a glimpse at the town’s history and, oddly enough, the doppelgangers of every survivor always seem to play a major role in these events. Of course delving too much deeper into the meanings of these visions and the how these interactions between the characters and their past selves would spoil things, but let’s just say that character interactions and choices do play a major role here in ways that many would not expect.
That being said, where things quickly spiraled out of control and featured a number of escalations throughout the story in Man of Medan, this time around Little Hope is a far slower burn when it comes to both revealing plot details and even delivering some proper scares. This does help drive the tension up, especially when players know their characters are being stalked by demonic creatures, but often the pay off doesn’t quite feel worth it. This is partially due to the fact that the game relies heavily on swapping between the current time and back to the events occurring in the 17th century. As a result it can become a bit difficult to feel attached to some of the cast’s current selves as they are given very little time to really develop in any meaningful way outside of the choices that players make.
These choices do seem to play a more pivotal role in how various events will play out than in their previous game. As before, characters will have unique traits that develop depending on how players choose to play them and not only can some of their negative traits or positive traits play a role in how they automatically react to a scene, they can play a major role in other events as well. This means that, outside of tring to go for the handful of different endings and the numerous variations of each one, players will find plenty of replayability here to see how various scenes play out depending on the choices one has made.
Gameplay
In most ways players will find that The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope plays the same as the previous game in the series as players will find themselves making timed dialogue decisions, exploring the environment while searching for “secrets” that can reveal more of the game’s plot and some mysteries of their own, and of course taking part in a number of quick time events as well as “keep calm” rhythm style events. Both the quick time events and rhythm events have been made a bit easier with the latter not lasting nearly as long as they used to and the former now featuring a bit of warning before the player needs to worry about pressing the button. These warnings also feature some context icons so players can roughly know what to expect when they appear.
Another change that has been made to the game is the way the camera system works. While players still have a general control of the camera the game will occasionally take on a dynamic camera angle that, while useful for a jump scare at times, can often halt progress entirely as the character veers off into a wall due to the quick camera shift. It is nice to note that the dynamic shifting between character perspectives during intense sequences is a noticeable improvement and helps keep tension high as players often need to worry about keeping more than one character alive during a scene now. While searching for secrets and the returning “photos” that serve as premonitions for events that can potentially happen in the future, players will find that Little Hope is a bit more limiting in exploration despite featuring areas that appear to be open in nature. Instead, players will often find themselves limited by a fog that will prevent any type of backtracking in an area and teleport them back to the rest of the group, hindering some exploration of bigger areas.
Visuals & Audio
One area that Supermassive Games continues to excel at is creating some amazing looking character models that are highly detailed as well as some incredibly horrific looking monsters that the survivors will need to worry about. Even the town of Little Hope itself is a delightfully dilapidated shadow of its former self and helps provide a spooky atmosphere as players travel through run-down buildings, overgrown paths, and ancient burial grounds in a town that was well known for its witch trials.
As for the voice work, the characters are handled excellently here as their portrayals come off as natural and fitting for most of the horrific and confusing scenes that can play out in front of them. The sound effects and background noises really help convey a sense of dread while exploring the town and while the signature theme song used for the first game does return as a great rock intro for the game, a fairly awful “cover” version is used for the credits that doesn’t match the feel of the track at all.
Overall
It is clear that Supermassive Games is starting to get a hang of things with The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope as the developers have told a tale that is far more intriguing and mysterious than their first entry but the slower burn and eventual pay-off still feel a bit flawed. By polishing the quick time events and featuring the same classic mechanics as before, Little Hope serves as a noticeable improvement in The Dark Pictures Anthology but one that is still lacking in some areas, especially when it comes to exploring the creepy world it takes place in.
Capsule Computers review guidelines can be found here.
Cobra Kai, along with the rebirth of The Karate Kid in terms of popularity has been an impressive wave to watch grow. While I personally am a little outside the scope for the main franchise, I do love a good beat-em up, which on paper sounds like a perfect fit for the popular television show. Does Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues pack a punch or does it need a bit of training before it is ready for the big leagues? Let’s find out.
Story
There is quite a bit of story packed into this romp, as players get to choose from one of two, selecting to represent the Miyagi-Do dojo or the Cobra Kai dojo. Without giving too many spoilers away, most elements from around the second season of the show are here, with familiar foes, allies, and bosses.
Playing as mainly Johnny, Amanda, Miguel, and of course Daniel, players basically beat up enemies, get fed a bit of story through progression, and move forward. The narrative is told through voiced still scenes and lightly animated comic sequences, which are fine, but seem a bit of an easy way out (or cheap, if you will) for such a big namesake.
Gameplay
The gameplay is where Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues kind of starts showing its development life. I am sure Flux tried with the development, and it does show, but there is a lot of roughness here, as for a 2D beat-em up, the mechanics feel broken at most times. Let’s start with the combo system, which is pushed heavily throughout. The game rewards high combos and there are plenty of repeating enemies that will allow it. The issue with the combo system is that the core gameplay is a bit unhinged, lacking polish. For instance, enemies will go one frame above you in the street while you are attacking and stop taking hits, which makes this process feel disjointed due to constant interruptions. There is no smooth flow due to this, meaning if I am laying into an enemy, entering correct inputs to pull off a combo, one small movement may falter the entire process.
The AI also is a huge mixed bag. One of my first boss battles was way too simple as he got stuck in some sort of walking loop and I was quickly able to lay in attacks until he was defeated. I think during my entire time with the game I only looked at my life meter in worry maybe once or twice as the AI for all enemies is so predictable and broken that I never really felt a true challenge. I kind of started to think “Oh, he is going to do this, so I will just stand here and wait, then move in for some hits.” There is so much depth to this system that I do think this wasn’t intentional, as the quick back and forth character switching, power-ups, and so on have a lot of thought and meaning behind them, but the game just doesn’t seem to need to use them due to its own bugs and shortcomings.
The skill tree within the game is awesome as you can make a character feel customized to your own liking, with no walls up for linear growth. That was great to see as I can make any character stronger in defense, offense, and so on – but with the execution of the gameplay’s core, you don’t really get to feel the payoff and overall effect of such a well-crafted system in play. There is a lot of game here and it is playable. I can even say co-op is a lot more fun as you and friend can do quite a bit to bring more to the table, but I recommend going in without thinking about Streets of Rage or Double Dragon as this title just does not live up to any of the famous beat-em ups from the past, even though there are times you can see with more time applied, it probably could have been so much better.
Visuals & Audio
The graphics are fine for the most part. I dig the art style and the environments, but yet again there are signs of a rushed release. Background models sit in shaded areas with no problem, looking as they should. Even if you go in the shade, your character is still just as lit up as they ever were, and the effect it conveys on screen is kind of jarring, making the game look cheap. Animations also look wooden, as the player rarely has a smooth connection during attacks, despite dealing damage heavily.
Sound wise, the voice actors, which are mostly from the actual show do fine to bring their parts to life. Sometimes the change in audio however make it seem like one is in a poorly filtered sound room, while others seem to be in a normal studio. When these two opposites come together for a conversation, it again feels unnatural and noticeable. The soundtrack is fine, with tunes from the show setting an atmosphere to thwomp enemies in. There are also some generic tunes throughout, which blend it all into what can be thought of as a forgettable set-list overall.
Overall
Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues will certainly be acceptable to fans as it does capture the product it is representing. That said, as a video game, and a beat-em up at that – it simply feels far too rushed and rough to recommend. I think there were a lot of awesome ideas on the table and the developers simply tried to push them all in, without seeing if the core actually functioned with the depth they were adding to enhance it, leaving with what feels like a huge missed opportunity as with patches and more attention, this title could be good. As it stands, both dojos are in need of “under construction signs, as for the price tag, this is sadly another licensed title that just doesn’t feel complete.
Come to Life as an Origami Figure on a Reality-Bending Journey of Exploration, Dreams and Danger
Barcelona, Spain — November 11, 2020 — Indie developer Open House Games today announced that their award-winning 3D puzzle platformer A Tale of Paper is now available on Playstation 4 with a PC version coming to Steam in early 2021 along with a new DLC pack that will launch simultaneously on PC and Playstation 4.
Playing as Line, a character made of paper who can morph into different shapes to obtain new abilities, in A Tale of Paper you must face uncommon enemies, obstacles and danger in an immersive world where your only defense is clever self manipulation. Enemies such as roombas and water elements suddenly become incredibly perilous (you are, after all, a piece of paper!), necessitating a different approach to survival. Become a paper airplane, a frog, a rocket or even a bird to solve puzzles and transverse through this atmospheric dreamworld. But be careful, as each transformation has its pros and cons, and every environment must be thoroughly explored to unravel the story behind A Tale of Paper.
“Launching A Tale of Paper on Playstation 4 is a dream come true for us, but the dream continues as we complete the finishing touches on the PC version and create the new DLC,” said Pau Tarés from Open House Games. “Fans of puzzle platformers will love this game, because it will challenge your imagination and problem-solving skills at every turn. Please follow us on Twitter to follow our progress on upcoming content and let us know what you think of the game!”
About Open House Games Based in Barcelona, Open House Games was begun in 2017 by three founding members, Pau Tarés, Sergi Martínez and Raúl Roldán and have just launched their debut title, A Tale of Paper, currently available on Playstation 4 and coming soon to PC.
Lesquin, France, November 10, 2020 – NACON and Eko Software are pleased to announce the arrival of Warhammer: Chaosbane on Xbox Series X|S, the first hack-and-slash available on the new generation of consoles.
Watch the launch trailer on Xbox Series X|S
The Slayer Edition available on Xbox Series X|S is the most complete version of the game, including all DLC content (12 packs in total), all additional content (including Keela and the Tower of Chaos) and a 4K 60FPS experience. It also contains a sixth character, the Witch Hunter, and extra content.
Warhammer: Chaosbane on Xbox Series X|S includes:
6 character classes, each with unique gameplay, skills and equipment, including the all-new Witch Hunter
An XXL bestiary with over 70 monsters aligned with the Chaos gods and epic boss battles
New, redesigned environments and new content added, with a new area – the cemetery – and new enemies to fight
Optimized for co-op: solo or up to 4 players, local or online, the classes and interface have been optimized for cooperative play and synergies between characters
High replay value: as well as the Story mode, new game experiences can always be found thanks to a boss rush mode, countless dungeons and regular updates
The first hack-and-slash set in the Warhammer Fantasy Battles world, Warhammer: Chaosbanethrusts players into the heart of the Old World, a continent scarred by the Great War Against Chaos – a bloody conflict that has ravaged the Empire of Man. You can play as a Human, High Elf, Wood Elf, Dwarf, Dwarf Engineer or Witch Hunter as you explore the iconic areas of the Warhammer Fantasy Battles world, which has captivated millions of fans worldwide.
Warhammer Chaosbane is available on PC Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|Sand PlayStation®4.
Warhammer Chaosbane will also be available on PlayStation®5 from the 12 or 19 November, according to the date of availability of the console in each country
About NACON
NACON is a company of the BIGBEN Group founded in 2019 to optimize its know-how through strong synergies in the video game market. By bringing together its 8 development studios, the publishing of AA video games, the design and distribution of premium gaming devices, NACON focuses 20 years of expertise at the service of players. This new unified business unit strengthens NACON’s position in the market, enables it to innovate by creating new unique competitive advantages and achieve its ambition to become one of the world’s leading players in gaming. https://corporate.nacongaming.com/
About Games Workshop
Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer®: Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniature soldiers, novels and model kits through 507 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.games-workshop.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including our publishing division ‘Black Library’ and our special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com.
About Eko Software
Established in 1999, Eko Software is an independent game developer and publisher based in Paris – France. Eko Software is developing games on all major gaming platforms (consoles – PC – Smart TVs). Mainly focused on development and content creation, the company develops games for top publishers or creates new IPs that are published in partnership with worlwide publishers or self-published through digital distribution channels. IPs created by Eko include Aqua Panic!, Wanted Corp., SPRay, and How to Survive. For more information on Eko Software and its products please visit www.ekosystem.com.
Embark on a Legendary Viking Saga in Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla, Available Now
Discover England’s Dark Ages and build the legend of Eivor, a Viking warrior on a quest for glory
Sydney, Australia — November 11, 2020 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla, the next iteration of the Assassin’s Creed franchise, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, PlayStation®4, the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store on Windows PC, as well as on Stadia, Amazon Luna and Ubisoft’s subscription service, Ubisoft+.* Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will release on PlayStation®5 alongside the launch of the console on November 12.**
With development led by Ubisoft Montreal,*** Assassin’s Creed Valhalla offers players the captivating experience of playing as Eivor, a legendary Viking warrior, driven from Norway by endless wars and dwindling resources in ninth century AD. Players can relive the ruthless fighting style of Viking warriors with a revamped dual-wielding combat system and experience new gameplay features, including raids, settlement-building and the ability to customize hair, tattoos and more. Political alliances, combat decisions and dialogue choices can influence the world of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, so players must choose wisely to protect their clan’s home and their future.
Players can also embark on more adventures with the Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Season Pass. Included in the Gold, Ultimate and Collector’s Editions.
The Legend of Beowulf quest – In this exclusive quest, players will uncover the monstrous truth behind the legend of Beowulf, available on launch day.
Expansion 1 – Wrath of the Druids (Spring 2021) – In this new adventure, players will journey to Ireland and unravel the secrets of an ancient and mysterious druidic cult, tracking and discovering their members. Diving into Gaelic myths and folklores, they’ll need to fight their way through haunted forests and dazzling landscapes while gaining influence among Gaelic kings.
Expansion 2 – The Siege of Paris (Summer 2021) – In The Siege of Paris, players will have the chance to relive the most ambitious battle in Viking history with key historical figures of war-torn Frankia. During this key moment in history, players will infiltrate the fortified city of Paris and the River Seine under a prolonged siege, uncover enemy secrets and form strategic alliances to safeguard their clan’s future.
In addition, all players will have access to an extensive lineup of free seasonal content, including new narrative content and in-game events available after launch. Each season will last three months and will be accessible to all player types and levels of progression, focusing on gameplay, world evolution, and other exciting content. Season 1 will launch in December and includes:
A new settlement area, allowing players to continue to grow and evolve their settlement.
The Yule Festival, a traditional Viking festival for players to experience in their settlement.
River Raids, a new game mode building on the game’s core raiding mechanic to deliver a dynamic, challenging and highly replayable raid experience.
The addition of the Ranks for Jomsviking where players can not only create their lieutenant to be part of their raiding crew, but also recruit from their friends and the community. In Season 1, players will see an update to the Jomsviking feature, which will allow their Jomsviking to earn XP and rank up. The higher the rank of the lieutenant, the more silver players will earn when recruited by other players.
Season 1 will also come with new player skills, abilities, weapons and gear, along with new cosmetic items for their settlement, longship, horse and raven.
As a result of collaboration with Microsoft to implement Xbox Velocity Architecture and DirectStorage API on Xbox Series X|S, players will have faster loading speeds for more play time, and a smoother and more powerful experience in 4K resolution at 60 frames per second on Xbox Series X.
PlayStation®5 players can immerse themselves in the stunning open world with the power of the Tempest 3D Audio Engine to hear the environment around them, along with detailed 4K at 60 frames per second visuals and faster loading speeds due to the additional power of the console’s ultra high-speed SSD.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla also supports full cross-platform progression across all platforms and services with Ubisoft Connect, the ideal destination to connect with friends or participate in in-game events and activities. Along with new and exciting time-limited and community challenges, the service brings a cross-game loyalty system that lets players earn an uncapped number of Units to spend on unique rewards like weapons, outfits and consumables. For more information about Ubisoft Connect, please visit ubisoftconnect.com.
For more information about Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, please visit assassinscreed.com.
For the latest news on Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and other Ubisoft games, visit news.ubisoft.com.
*$19.95 AUD per month. Cancel anytime. Gold and Ultimate Editions will be available as part of a Ubisoft+ subscription. More information at ubisoft-plus.com.
**Players who purchase Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla on Xbox One or PlayStation®4 will be able to upgrade their game to the Xbox Series X|S or PlayStation®5 version respectively at no additional cost. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla leverages Smart Delivery – buy the game once and play it on either Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S when both the console and that version of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla become available. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla on PlayStation®4 gives access to the corresponding Assassin’s Creed Valhalla PlayStation®5 digital version at no additional cost, when available. Requires a PlayStation®5 or PlayStation®5 Digital Edition, the game disc (if owned on Blu-ray™, must be kept inserted in the PlayStation®5 disc tray to play), PlayStation™Network registration, additional storage and broadband internet connection. May incur bandwidth usage fees.
***Associate Ubisoft studios are Sofia, Singapore, Montpellier, Barcelona, Kyiv, Bordeaux, Shanghai, Chengdu, Philippines, Quebec, Bucharest, Saguenay, Winnipeg and Pune. Additional help provided by external partner Sperasoft.
About Assassin’s Creed
Since it first launched in 2007, the Assassin’s Creed series has sold more than 140 million games worldwide. The franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series in video game history. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into numerous other entertainment media.
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.
Bonuses for Collectors and Bounty Hunters Alike Free Collectibles, Offers and Rewards and More
All players who jump into Red Dead Online this week will receive 2 Bird’s Eggs, 2 Arrowheads and 2 Family Heirlooms. Should shiny objects be your obsession of choice, Collectors who dig up at least 5 Collectibles will get an Offer good for 40% off an Established or Higher Collector Item, while Collectors Rank 5 and above will get 4 Megafauna Fossils and a Reward for a free Coat.
Bounty Hunters can earn 50% extra pay on all bounties, while those who complete a Legendary Bounty will receive an Offer for 40% off an Established or Higher Bounty Hunter Item. Bounty Hunters Rank 5 and above will receive a free Role Outfit, Accessory or Emote.
CATALOGUE ADDITIONS
The Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue is rolling out a selection of clothing items available for a limited time only. The complete list of offerings is as follows – make sure to get them before they’re gone:
Irwin Coat
Porter Jacket
Charro Jacket
Prieto Poncho
Concho Pants
Owanjila Hat
Fanned Stovepipe Hat
Raccoon Hat
Cossack Hat
Shaffer Chaps
Pelt Half Chaps
Vaquero Baroque Spurs
Furred Gloves
Darned Stockings
Bowyer Boots
Morales Vest
Cardozo Vest
PRIME GAMING
Red Dead Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account to Prime Gaming will receive Rewards for:
5 Free Legendary Animal Pheromones
6,000 Naturalist XP
A free Wilderness Camp
A free Katata Coat crafted from the Legendary Katata Elk hide.
In addition, players who connect to Prime Gaming before November 23rd will receive a Reward for a free Single Bandolier, plus Offers for 50% off a Double Bandolier, 50% off the Deluxe Campfire, and 30% off the Improved Bow.
Destiny 2: Beyond Light Expansion and Season of the Hunt; upcoming Raid World First celebration will spotlight first fireteam to complete the Deep Stone Crypt raid
Today Bungie has announced the next chapter in the Destiny universe has begun with the launch of the Destiny 2: Beyond Light expansion. This is the first in a trilogy of expansions that marks a new age of Destiny 2 and reaffirms Bungie’s commitment to Destiny 2 for years to come. In addition to the launch of the new expansion, a new Season of content also arrives with the debut of Season of the Hunt which kicks off its story campaign on 18 November.
Both Season of the Hunt and the Beyond Light expansion will continue the thrilling narrative featuring Guardians in their ongoing battle to save humanity. In Beyond Light, players will explore the mysteries of Europa as they battle Eramis, the Fallen Kell of Darkness, who is determined to control the new power of Stasis to further her nefarious aims. Meanwhile, in Season of the Hunt, Guardians will engage in exciting Wrathborn Hunt events as they battle the Hive God of War, Xivu Arath.
The launch of a new Destiny 2 expansion also means a new raid, one of Destiny’s pinnacle aspirational activities that requires six skilled Guardians working collaboratively in sync to accomplish an achievement greater than any one person could do on their own. The Deep Stone Crypt raid will launch for all Beyond Light owners on November 22, kicking off a fan-favorite, worldwide competition to be the first fireteam to complete the epic raid, which is set on the icy frontier of Europa. Glory, title belts, and history-making await the World First six-player fireteam after Bungie’s confirmation of the official results. Look for the official announcement of the “World First” team in the days following the launch of the Deep Stone Crypt raid.
NEXT GENERATION
The launch of next generation consoles is this week, and Destiny 2 will be coming to both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S next-generation consoles. Purchases of Destiny 2: Beyond Light on Xbox One (Beyond Light, along with previous expansions Shadowkeep and Forsaken are also available as part of Xbox Game Pass) will transfer to Xbox Series X|S for free via Smart Delivery. Purchases on PlayStation 4 will upgrade to PlayStation 5 for free.
Destiny 2 players will enjoy immediate benefits on next generation consoles, including faster loading times and cross-generation play. The next generation optimized version of Destiny 2 will launch on December 9, and will include features like 4K resolution (Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5), 60 fps, field of view slider, and more (Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5).
DESTINY 2: BEYOND LIGHT
A new power is born out of the ancient Pyramid ship above Europa, and a dark empire has risen beneath. In the Destiny 2: Beyond Light expansion, Guardians will explore a changed universe, with a new destination, new adventures, and even new powers to explore.
Wield the Darkness: Stasis has come to Beyond Light. Rooted in Darkness, Stasis is the first new elemental power in Destiny since the original game. By wielding Stasis, players will be able to control the flow of battle using powerful abilities like freezing and shattering combatants.
The Rise of Eramis: The splintered houses of the Fallen have rallied and built their new empire on Europa, united under the banner of the Fallen Kell of Darkness, Eramis. Determined to restore glory to her people, Eramis has discovered Stasis as the means to achieve her aims.
Deep Stone Crypt Raid: Guardians will test their skill and teamwork in this brand new six-person raid, where glorious rewards await. The Deep Stone Crypt raid opens for Beyond Light owners on November 21 and Destiny fans will be eagerly anticipating the celebration of the first fireteam to complete the event.
New Onboarding Experience: Explore the re-imagined Cosmodrome in the new player experience, which has been designed to introduce brand new players to the exciting world of Destiny 2.
Players can order Destiny 2: Beyond Light now to get instant access to a special Exotic Ghost Shell, Legendary emblem, and bonus items! Digital Deluxe owners also receive instant access to the new Exotic Freeze Tag emote. Destiny 2: Beyond Light is available now for Xbox, PlayStation, Steam, and Stadia.
Destiny 2 Beyond Light Digital Deluxe Edition The Destiny 2: Beyond Light Digital Deluxe Edition is available on all platforms:
Destiny 2: Beyond Light Expansion + Full Year of Seasonal Content (4 Seasons Total)
With pre-order: Exotic Rimed Ghost Shell and Legendary Emblem
Freeze Tag Exotic Emote
No Time to Explain Exotic Pulse Rifle with Exotic Catalyst and Ornament
Any Other Sky Exotic Sparrow
Destiny 2: Beyond Light will launch on September 22, 2020 in Destiny 2. For more information please visit: destinythegame.com/beyondlight
SEASON OF THE HUNT
The new Season of Destiny begins on November 10, and players can begin earning new Season Ranks immediately. The Season of the Hunt campaign story begins on November 17. This Season, in the chaos that follows the disappearance of entire planets, Xivu Arath, the Hive God of War boldly moves to seize power. If left unchecked, she threatens a solar system already in turmoil.
Wrathborn Hunts: Hive shrines are appearing throughout the system. Build and upgrade your Lure to draw Xivu Arath’s lieutenants out of hiding, then snare your prey and challenge the Hive god.
Hawkmoon Exotic Quest: The return of the fan-favorite Hand Cannon from Destiny 1.
The Dawning: Time to spread cheer throughout the cosmos with the annual winter festival event featuring hot baked goods and jolly rewards. The Dawning begins on December 15.
New Artifact & Season Ranks: The Fang of Xivu Arath provides new customization opportunities and Power upgrades for Guardians. Both Season Pass holders and free players can unlock rewards throughout the Season simply by playing and ranking up.
New Bungie Rewards: Players will be able to unlock the new Seal, Grimoire, and even a purchasable replica of Hawkmoon.
Destiny 2 is free to play and includes many of the new features being launched with Season of the Hunt. Season Pass holders have access to all activities with additional premium rewards and instant unlocks:
New Exotic weapon quest: Hawkmoon
Instantly unlocked Exotic Shotgun: Duality
Instantly unlocked Seasonal armor sets for each class
Bonus XP and more
A Destiny 2 Season Pass can be purchased in-game for 1000 Silver. To get started, players can purchase the Season of the Hunt Silver Bundle and receive the ‘My Poor Friend’ Legendary emote along with 1,700 Silver (1,000 + 700 bonus Silver) which they can use to purchase Season of the Hunt, cosmetics, and more!
For more information on Season of the Hunt and how to download and start playing for free, visit: destinythegame.com
About Bungie Bungie is an independent, employee-owned game development studio based in Bellevue, Washington dedicated to creating hopeful worlds that inspire passionate player communities and lifelong friendships. For almost three decades, that purpose has led to the creation of some of the most celebrated video game franchises, including Marathon, Myth, Halo, and Destiny. Today, Bungie is focused on developing the future of the Destiny universe and new worlds to come.
