HUNDRED RHYTHMS DROP INTO VERSION 1.3 UPDATE FOR PUBG MOBILE 3^RD ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Music themed gameplay, new firearm, vehicle, Metro Royale update and more arrive in world’s most popular mobile game

LOS ANGELES – March 9, 2021 –To celebrate the upcoming PUBG MOBILE 3^rd Anniversary on March 21, a fresh wave of updates arrives in the game, including music themed gameplay, a new firearm, vehicle, new Metro Royale chapter and more festive celebration content. Beginning today, players can turn up the jams and chicken dinners with the PUBG MOBILE Version 1.3 content update, available for free via the App Store and Google Play.

Meanwhile, PUBG MOBILE releases its first CG movie titled The Growth along with the 1.3 content update, preheating the 3^rd Anniversary Celebration in March. The movie recaps the growth process of common players in the world of PUBG MOBILE, available now in game and here.

The PUBG MOBILE Version 1.3 content update introduces an electronic music festival in-game as the celebration of the 3^rd Anniversary. Starting from today, players can drop into the all-new music-themed game mode “Hundred Rhythms” in the beloved Erangel map. When players queue for the new variant, they will be prompted to choose one of three special armbands on Spawn Island, which boast unique in-game powers. The armbands each offer one core active ability boost, and can upgrade with two passive boosts by collecting cassettes throughout the map.

The “Hundred Rhythms” armband skill descriptions are as follows:

• Guardian Armband
  • Music Barrier (Active) – This skill activates a device that generates a semi-transparent barrier to reduse part of the damage from enemy fire
  • Music Conversion (Passive) – This skill activates an interactive feature of the barrier generator. Players can use this feature to disable the barrier and recover the Energy of allies within range instead.
  • Pop Metal (Passive) – Players and allies have decreased reload time within the barrier
• Recon Knight Armband
  • Sonic Scan (Active) – Players with this ability can throw a scanning device, revealing the location of nearby enemies with marks
  • Encore (Passive) – Knocking down marked enemies recovers player health
  • Sound Burst (Passive) – Ammunition deals additional electric charge damage when dealt to marked enemies
• Survivor Armband
  • Stealth (Active) – This ability allows players to activate a wearable Ghillie Suit for a short time, which conceals weapons and backpack on their backs
  • Surveillance (Passive) – A UI tip will appear on-screen if there are any enemies nearby
  • Breathing Easy (Passive) – Health is generated after a period of no damage being dealt to them.

As part of the music festival, there will be electronic music square in Erangel, Spawn Island and Cheer Park, with a DJ stage, a music arcade machine, and a techno launcher for players to enjoy. The special remixed version of PUBG MOBILE Originals music will be played in the stage. Players can also enjoy more DJ music being played randomly starting from March 15, as a special celebration of anniversary. In addition, there will be a music player in players’ Space that players can listen to different songs by getting the albums and can set as BGM for their Space.

PUBG MOBILE’s Version 1.3 updated features also include:

• Mosin-Nagant – The Mosin-Nagant will spawn on Erangel and Vikendi, replacing some of the Kar98K rifles. The Mosin-Nagant is a 7.62mm bolt-action sniper rifle that is as powerful as the Kar98K, but its bullets fly faster and have less damage drop-off. It can knock out an unarmored enemy with a single shot from a long distance.
• Motor Glider – Players can now traverse Erangel and Miramar from the skies in this two-seat arial vehicle that consists of a front seat for the pilot and a back seat where passengers can shoot from. To take off, the Motor Glider must gain enough speed, and then the pilot must press the ascend button to raise the nose. The Motor Glider uses fuel based upon its engine speed.
• Metro Royale Update –The new chapter “Uncover” will be available for Metro Royale mode with Metro Exodus monsters and the Tikhar Rifle removed. At the start of the new chapter, player rankings, honor levels, and inventory will be reset. New honor rewards released, including AG, permanent finishes, and other cool rewards. Extra elite enemies will suddenly appear on the battlegrounds, which can be defeated for great rewards. More AI and equipment balancing adjustments made.

Stay tuned for more details about the upcoming PUBG MOBILE 3^rd Anniversary celebration, including Royale Pass Season 18 update and more.

PUBG MOBILE is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play. 

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.

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Farming Simulator 19’s New “Rottne” DLC Brings Fresh Forestry Fun to PC & Consoles on March 16!

PARIS — March 9, 2021 — Farming Simulator 19 is getting even bigger on March 16 with the release of the new “Rottne” DLC on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Windows PC and Mac. This new pack expands on the already massive range of equipment and activities available in game with original content from one of the industry’s leading forestry equipment manufacturers: Rottne!

Take your forestry business to the next level with the Rottne H21D wood harvester and Rottne F20D wood forwarder vehicles, authentically recreated in all their glory in Farming Simulator 19. Rottne’s H21D is an extremely powerful tool that efficiently harvests wood. It’s foldable, too, letting you transport it in a compact state to your next wooded destination! And with the F20D wood forwarder, you’ll be able to transport an enormous quantity of cargo with the help of a strong and fast crane.

Farming Simulator 19 Season Pass owners will be able to download the “Rottne” DLC for free when it releases.

With an expanding range of authentic equipment and vehicles and a thriving modding community, there has never been a better time to dive into Farming Simulator! For more information, visit https://www.farming-simulator.com.

GENSOU Skydrift Crosses the Finish Line to a PlayStation 4 Launch Today

New Courses and Racers Also Premiere on Nintendo Switch and PC

TOKYO – 9 March 2021 – GENSOU Skydrift, the spell-slinging tag-team racer from developer studio illuCalab, led by a former Mario Kart developer, and publisher Phoenixx, is off to the races today on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 via backward compatibility. 

Select a duo of magical girl racers, each with unique stats and abilities, from 22 Touhou Project mainstays, and compete for the checkered flag! Utilize unique character abilities, such as new character Alice Margatroid’s ability which equips eight exploding Shanghai dolls that leave an explosive wake! Meanwhile, the other new contestant Rin Kaebyou, a balanced, speedy racer, can use Cats’ Walk to fly up while accelerating, complete with invincibility.

Swap freely between the two chosen racers, with one acting as driver and the other as a flying human chariot. Choose the best heroine for the job, utilizing each’s speed, power, and technical stats, and tactically unleash their abilities to gain the edge on rivals. With the narrative-focused Story Mode, speed-based Time Attack, and online racing available in the Versus mode, racers can partake in a bevy of racing options.

Swap paint and magic through 20 tracks, including two brand new stages: the Heaven course, soaked in celestial beauty, and the midnight-clad cityscape of Redevelopment Area B. Both new courses and characters are also available in the Nintendo Switch and PC versions of GENSOU Skydrift. 

“We wanted to create a racing game that offered up many tactical options along with plenty of the chaotic fun of kart-style racers,” said EIKI, lead developer, illuCalab. “Getting to do this in the expansive Touhou Project world is a lot of fun, and I hope PlayStation owners enjoy it as much as everyone else has so far!”

Gensou SkyDrift is available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 via backward compatibility for $23.99 USD/€ 21.99. It supports English, Japanese, and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional). The game is also available on Steam for Windows PC and Nintendo Switch.

To learn more, visit the Phoenixx official website, Facebook page and follow @Phoenixx_inc on Twitter.

About Phoenixx

Established in 2019 by industry veterans, Phoenixx aims to support innovative and creative developers from Japan and around the world. Its mission is to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one creator, one game and one community a time.

To learn more, visit the Phoenixx official website, Phoenixx Facebook page and follow @Phoenixx_inc on Twitter.

About Touhou Project

Touhou Project, recognized by the Guinness World Records as the “most prolific fan-made shooter series,” is a collection of games set in the world of Gensokyo and using a recurring cast of familiar characters. Predominantly consisting of vertical shooters, the Touhou Project includes games developed by the original creator, one-man studio Team Shanghai Alice, as well as fan works made by other developers.

About illuCalab

illuCalab is an award-winning Japanese developer with experience working on Mario Kart and other popular titles.

World of Warships: Legends Marches On

Russian Cruiser Campaign, British Heavy Cruisers, New Ranked Battles, and Seasonal Events 

March is here in World of Warships: Legends, bringing along a new campaign to get a premium Russian cruiser, the full release of British heavy cruisers, two Legendary Bureau projects, and some returning favourites. Let’s take a look at this action-packed update.

The featured campaign for the March update is “Taken By Storm,” bringing the Tier VII Russian cruiser Ochakov as the crown jewel for your efforts. Named for the Russian victory over the Ochakov fortress in times long ago, this ship is based on a project to build a compact light cruiser capable of fulfilling many roles. Though her total firepower is not her main attraction, Ochakov’s 6-inch (152 mm) guns have excellent ballistics, shell performance, and reload speed. Plus, she has access to several additional tools like Radar, Sonar, and long-range torpedos. Taken By Storm will be available for five weeks, with 100 milestones to reach by completing missions in battle—dedicated captains can even get some Steel Badges after reaching milestone 100. Plus, you can now use Legendary tier ships to complete some of the missions and progress through the campaign. Make sure to get Admiralty Backing and earn this multirole ship.

Sailing out of early access, the British heavy cruiser line is fully available in this update. These classic British cruisers have an interesting kit, including consistent guns that can batter enemy ships, single-launch torpedoes, a powerful heal, and sonar. The Albemarle awaits at Tier VII, combining all of these tools with a Radar on top. Hampered only by gun range and maneuverability, these new ships are set to find their home within the waters of World of Warships: Legends.

Two new Legendary-tier ship projects are starting in the Bureau this update, one for the long-serving American destroyer Gearing—bringing it’s adaptable combination of six 5-inch (127 mm) guns and extremely long range torpedoes to Legendary tier battles. The British battleship Conqueror is sailing in with a monstrous twelve-gun salvo with excellent high-explosive or short-fused armour piercing shells. Players can start researching these ships immediately through the Research Bureau alongside the other Legendary tier ships.

St. Patrick’s day is right around the corner, so something special has been prepared for the occasion! Players can get their hands on the elusive fan-favourite cruiser Belfast, plus plenty of St. Pat’s goodies from the Pot of Gold, a container that guarantees doubloons and camo but can also bring one special luck in the form of a very green permanent camouflage for Belfast!

Ranked Battles make a return for two weekends this update, this time we’ve changed the rules a fair amount. Instead of running for several weeks, this set of Ranked Battles will be two intense sprints through seven ranks in 5 versus 5 battles. The grand prize for Ranked Battles is a pile of 700 Steel Badges per season! For captains striving to earn Steel Badges, Ranked Battles are going to be one of the best ways to obtain them.

A few smaller additions are joining the roster of World of Warships: Legends, including the new American destroyer commander Albert Gleaves. Gleaves specialises in improving the torpedo armament of the American destroyers, providing a new edge to some of the higher tier ships for the USN fleet.

Keep your eyes on the event horizon, there may yet be a special space event coming to shake things up for April Fool’s Day! Set sail into the March Update, and turn the tide.

MILESTONE AND FELD ENTERTAINMENT, INC. ANNOUNCE
THE RELEASE OF MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS – THE OFFICIAL VIDEOGAME 4

Reach the glory, from Futures to Pros!

Sydney, Australia (March 9, 2021) – Milestone and Feld Entertainment, Inc. are pleased to announce the release of Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 4. 

Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 4 will be available worldwide PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC®/STEAM and Google Stadia starting on March 11^th, 2021.

Today, a new chapter begins for the belovedvideogame series as it is available via Early Access on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One (for those who preordered the game), aiming to engage fans all over the world, thanks to a series of new and exciting features.

The biggest news is the structure of the brand-new Career Mode. This year, for the first time in the franchise’s history, players will face new ways to live their dream as a rider, both climbing the ladder and customising their experience. The main goal is reaching glory, starting as a Supercross Futures novice and trying to become the best rider in the world. This means not only racing at the top but even improving your skills along the way. The new skill tree system is the key: collecting points through racing, special events, training and journaling, will provide the best chance to boost specific statistics and impact a rider’s performance. 

On a landscape inspired by the Maine Islands, players will experience the new Compound, a land dedicated to free-roaming and races against friends. There will be many tracks available to explore, all with challenges and collectibles to discover.

The beloved Track Editor is also back with more options than ever. Players can now express their full creative potential, using new modules in combination with Tuff Blox, Starting Gate structures and many other objects. 

Thanks to our editors, players can customise their rider and bike using tons of content. Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 4 will feature 110 official brands both for cosmetic and performance customisation. 

Multiplayer guarantees a lag-free experience thanks to the dedicated servers, enriched by the Race Director Mode.

Additionally, E-sport is finally coming to Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 4, pushing players to the limit in-order-to become a legendary eSX Rider! For the very first time, gamers will be able to compete in the official eSport Monster Energy Supercross championship and prove that they are the best! Stay tuned for more exciting updates.

Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 4 will be available worldwide on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC®/STEAM and Google Stadia starting on March 11^th, 2021.

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• hashtag: #supercrossthegame #supercross4

About Milestone

Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest established racing game developers in the world.  The 200-people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™ and MXGP – The Official Motocross Videogame as well as own IPs Ride and Gravel.

About Feld Entertainment, Inc.

Feld Entertainment^® is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Monster Jam^®, Monster Energy Supercross, Disney On Ice, Disney Live!, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Sesame Street Live!, Jurassic World Live Tour and DreamWorks Trolls The Experience. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.

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DRAGON BALL Fans Treated to a 1, 2, 3, Combo of New Trailers During this Past Weekend’s DRAGON BALL GAMES BATTLE HOUR Livestream Event

Over the weekend, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment held its first DRAGON BALL GAMES BATTLE HOUR Livestream Event, an online event celebrating all things DRAGON BALL. Amongst all the exciting activities and tournament bouts that took place during the 12 hour livestream event, we also shared news regarding incoming updates for some of our most beloved DRAGON BALL titles, including:

Gogeta (Super Saiyan 4), will be playable in DRAGON BALL FighterZ starting on March 10^th!

Beginning on March 10^th (early access date for FighterZ Pass 3 holders), players will be able to unleash Gogeta SS4’s power in DRAGON BALL FighterZ. The strongest Saiyan, born from the fusion of Goku and Vegeta, Gogeta SS4 is proficient in every aspect of combat, using life-threatening Ki Blasts as well as relentless close combat attacks!

Additionally, a new game patch will also go live on March 9^th which will offer additional character balancing for the game.  

To see Gogeta SS4 in action, check below:

Gogeta SS4 is a DLC character included in FighterZ Pass 3. Gogeta will be available beginning March 12^th in DRAGON BALL FighterZ for all players and is available for purchase individually or through the FighterZ Pass 3.

DLC #3, –TRUNKS- THE WARRIOR OF HOPE, coming this early summer to DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT!

-TRUNKS- THE WARRIOR OF HOPE, will be the third installment of additional content for DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT and is set for release early summer 2021. Players will discover a new story arc featuring Trunks from the future.

Stay tuned as more information will be shared soon regarding this DLC update. In the meantime, check out the –TRUNKS- THE WARRIOR OF HOPE trailer below:

The LEGENDARY PACK #1 coming on March 18^th to DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2’s LEGENDARY PACK #1is scheduled for launch on March 18^th and will include its own new story! Fu has played with the time-line again, causing more trouble and creating more challenges for the Z warriors!

Additionally, two previously mentioned characters, Pikkon and Toppo (God of Destruction) will also be included in the LEGENDARY PACK #1.

To see more of the new story, check below:

This completes our round-up of the new trailers which were shared during this past weekend’s DRAGON BALL GAMES BATTLE HOUR. 

Latest PGA TOUR® 2K21 Update Tees Up Clubhouse Pass Season 2 – Featuring Titleist and FootJoy Gear – and New Bay Hill Club & Lodge

Earn the hottest gear from Titleist and FootJoy and compete in the Arnold Palmer Invitational

2K and HB Studios has announced a new update for PGA TOUR® 2K21 featuring Season 2* of the Clubhouse Pass and a free, brand new course available to all players – The Bay Hill Club & Lodge – available now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Stadia and Switch**.

Season 2 of the Clubhouse Pass, an ongoing live service featuring new clubs, new gear and new MyPLAYER customizations for players to earn and unlock, runs from now to June 3, 2021 and includes the potential to unlock a variety of gear, VC and cosmetic items for MyPLAYERs, including:

• Three months of new content featuring 75 levels of gear for players to unlock as the season progresses;
• New Titleist gear and clubs to hit the links with one of the most iconic brands in the sport;
• FootJoy gloves and shoes to take on each PGA TOUR 2K21 course with style and comfort.

The update also includes a free new course: The Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Fla. The location is home to the prestigious Arnold Palmer Invitational, which is one of only five tournaments given invitation-only status by the PGA TOUR. The Bay Hill Club & Lodge was created by legendary designer Dick Wilson and later renovated by Arnold Palmer himself; the course will be available to all PGA TOUR 2K21 players.

The PGA TOUR 2K21 Clubhouse Pass includes three tiers to fit all players’ needs:

• Free: This tier enables players to access 15 free levels of the 75 levels in Season 1. Every five levels passed will result in a reward;
• Premium Pass ($11.95): All 75 levels of rewards are available to unlock through gameplay;
• Premium+ Pass ($22.95): All 75 levels of rewards are available to unlock through gameplay; players can also skip the first 20 levels and automatically unlock those rewards.

For more information on Clubhouse Pass Season 2, visit http://pgatour2k21.com/clubhouse. For information on PGA TOUR 2K21, visit PGATOUR.2K.com, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #PGATOUR2K21 or subscribe on YouTube.

PGA TOUR 2K21 is developed by HB Studios for 2K. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*PGA TOUR 2K21 required to play content.

**Update will be available for Nintendo Switch on March 11, 2021. Clubhouse Pass Season 2 will span a full three months.

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HyperX Shines a Spotlight on Female Gamers in New ‘We’re All Gamers’ Campaign

HyperX supports equality in the gaming community with a new video, and a partnership with Australian female-focused gaming organisation Empress Gaming.

Australia – Mar. 8, 2021 – Gaming is one of the most popular forms of entertainment worldwide, with recent research showing that almost half of all game enthusiasts in Australia are female¹. To support equality among gamers, HyperX, a leading gaming peripheral brand, today announced its official partnership with Empress Gaming, a women-focused and led gaming organisation based in Australia that champions HyperX’s ‘We’re All Gamers’ message. As part of the partnership, HyperX will provide best-in-class peripherals to the local creators in Empress Gaming and support them to build a strong and supportive network for all Australians who share the same passion for gaming.

“Empress Gaming was created out of an aspiration to level the playing field and create an inclusive community which foremost provides opportunity and support to women in gaming”, said Nicole Constantine, Founder of Empress Gaming. “HyperX, with its core message of ‘We’re All Gamers’, perfectly speaks to our mission.”

Through its broad range of talented brand ambassadors like Pokimane, Valkyrae, Faze Ewok, and Berticuss, HyperX reflects the diversity in the current gaming landscape. In honour of Women’s History Month, and with the spirit of ‘We’re All Gamers’, HyperX has also released a dedicated video, interviewing a group of prominent Australian gamers, to inspire younger females who are interested in gaming.

“As the brand’s core value ‘We’re All Gamers’ suggests, we are dedicated to supporting all kinds of gamers,” said HyperX. “Working with Empress Gaming enables us to further empower women in Australia to explore the world of gaming and have fun while doing it.”

In addition to supporting Empress talent with best-in-class peripherals, HyperX will also be the title sponsor of the upcoming Empress League, an all-women’s Fortnite based tournament with a $1,000 prize pool. For more details about HyperX’s ‘We’re All Gamers’ message, please visit the campaign page.

About Empress Gaming
Empress Gaming is one of the world’s leading women-focused and led gaming organisations. Based in Australia, the collective provides a space for women in gaming to create, compete and collaborate. With a number of diverse talent including both new and seasoned professionals, Empress provides women with the ability and opportunity to navigate the industry.

More information on Empress Gaming can be found at https://empress-gaming.com. 

About HyperX

For 18 years, HyperX’s mission has been to develop gaming solutions for every type of gamer and the company is consistently recognised for delivering products that provide superior comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. Under the tagline of “WE’RE ALL GAMERS,” HyperX gaming headsets, keyboards, mice, USB microphones, and console accessories are the choice of everyday gamers as well as celebrity ambassadors, pro gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclockers worldwide because they meet the most stringent product specifications and are built with best-in-class components. 

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/HyperXAnz

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