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Path of Exile News: Path of Exile Ends 2020 With Three Epic December Events

Holiday shopping isn’t the only thing that will fill up your time next month

Auckland, New Zealand, November 23, 2020 – Grinding Gear Games is announcing three epic events that will be taking place in Path of Exile during December 2020 to end the year with a bang, bang, bang. The events include a one-week Mayhem Event, a one-week Endless Delve Event, and a three-week Heist Flashback Event that are guaranteed to keep the holiday spirit going strong leading up to the end of the Heist League and the launch of Path of Exile’s 3.13 endgame-focused expansion in January.

Starting at 12PM PT on December 4th, a one-week Mayhem Event will kick off by taking classic Path of Exile modifiers from past leagues Anarchy, Invasion, Breach, Ambush, Torment, and Harbinger and turning them up to 11. Each area in Wraeclast will have one of the following scenarios: 20 Rogue Exiles, 20 Strongboxes, 20 Invasion Bosses, 20 Breaches, 20 Tormented Spirits, or 20 Harbingers, with mods changing every hour.

The one-week Endless Delve event kicks off a week later on December 11th at 12PM PT, taking place entirely in the Azurite Mine. In this unique event, players start their plunge into the perilous darkness with some starter gear. Players will have access to the passive points normally gained from quests and incur Kitava’s resistance penalties at various level thresholds. Players can ascend their character using the Altar of Ascendancy from within the Mine Encampment while Lilly Roth and Niko will be available to provide skill gems. Players will not have access to their Hideouts or any towns, which means they’ll be going solo against the darkness. Good luck with that.

Last, but not least, is the three-week Heist Flashback Event. Starting on December 18th at 12PM PT, each game area will include several popular mods from past leagues, with a random selection of three of the following mods present, which will change each hour, on the hour:

●       2 Additional Rogue Exiles
●       2 Additional Invasion Bosses
●       1 Additional Breach
●       2 Additional Strongboxes
●       3 Additional Tormented Spirits
●       2 Additional Perandus Chests and a 33% chance to spawn Cadiro
●       3 Additional Rare Monster Packs with Nemesis Mods
●       3 Additional Magic Monster Packs with Bloodlines
●       1 Additional Abyss
●       2 Additional Harbingers
●       1 Timeless Monolith
●       1 Metamorph
●       1 Delirium Mirror
●       Beyond

Prizes for all three events include the new Demigod’s Authority, a Twilight Mystery Box for reaching level 50, and random microtransaction prizes at level 60, 70, 80, 85, 90, and 95 that will be drawn at the conclusion of each event.

For more information, please visit the following Path of Exile forum post. https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/2996106

About Path of Exile

Path of Exile continues to be one of the largest online Action RPGs with continual, massive audience growth. Launches on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 as well as in China and South Korea have almost tripled the Path of Exile player community since August 2017.

Path of Exile was released in October 2013 to critical acclaim including winning GameSpot’s PC Game of the Year award. Since its launch, Path of Exile has become a global community of over 20 million players including localized versions in English, German, French, Spanish, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Russian, Thai, Brazilian Portuguese and Korean. In 2019, Path of Exile made Steam’s Top Ten “Most Played” game list for the second year in a row. In November 2019, the first Path of Exile fan convention, ExileCon, took place in Auckland, New Zealand. Path of Exile capped off its most successful year in existence by winning a prestigious BAFTA award for Best Evolving Game.

More information about specific features of Path of Exile can be found at www.pathofexile.com

About Grinding Gear Games

Grinding Gear Games is New Zealand’s largest game development studio. It was founded in 2006 and is based in West Auckland, New Zealand. Its team members come from various countries and have a diversity of backgrounds ranging from artificial intelligence and software security to industrial design and professional tournament gaming. After the release of its flagship title, Path of Exile, GGG has been committed to ongoing expansion and new content releases for the critically-acclaimed game. In 2018, Tencent acquired a majority interest in Grinding Gear Games.

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NEO: THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOU ANNOUNCED FOR PLAYSTATION®4 AND NINTENDO SWITCH

Square Enix to Launch New Title and Follow-up to the Modern Action RPG Classic ‘The World Ends with You’

SYDNEY, 24th Nov 2020 The Game has begun anew as SQUARE ENIX® today announced that NEO: The World Ends with You®, the follow-up to the hit action role-playing game, The World Ends with You, is coming to the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Nintendo Switch™ system in Summer 2021.

NEO: The World Ends with You transports players to the streets of the Shibuya, where they will take part in the “Reapers’ Game,” a life-or-death battle for survival. Players will take on the role of Rindo as they explore the heart of Tokyo to uncover the mysteries behind the sinister Game in which they have been forced to take part.

NEO: The World Ends with You brings a re-creation of modern Shibuya to life in a unique and comic-inspired style. Players can explore and enjoy the sights, sounds, and culture of this bustling city, fight monsters alongside their ally companions in fast-paced action battles, and complete missions as they seek to change the fate they’ve been handed.

A new trailer unveiled today provides a first look at the title, showcasing the hip visual direction, 3D environments, gameplay and battle sequences, and amped-up soundtrack underscoring the game’s eye-catching art style.

NEO: The World Ends with You is currently in development for the PlayStation®4 and Nintendo Switch with an anticipated release in Winter 2021 (ANZ).

Related Links:

Official NEO: The World Ends with You Website:  https://square-enix-games.com/neotwewy

#NTWEWY

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 159 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 81 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

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Star Citizen Trailer Alert | FREE Mercury Star Runner Test Flights During IAE 2950 Event

On behalf of Cloud Imperium Games, we’re excited to share news that the most-anticipated ship in Star Citizen’s benchmark-setting universe has launched and is available for all players to Test Fly free today! Introducing the Mercury Star Runner, the first ship to debut from manufacturer Crusader Industries. With its weaponry, speed, and style, the Mercury checks every box expected of a best-in-class courier vessel. Built with the same engineering and design principals that have made Crusader the go-to manufacturer for galactic transport on any scale, the Star Runner chassis sets new standards for data and cargo conveyance. The Mercury Star Runner also features a secret storage compartment, which may explain why this class of ship has gained a reputation as the vessel of choice for some of the galaxy’s most notorious criminals and smugglers. For full details on the Mercury Star Runner from Crusader Industries, please head here.

Today’s unveiling of the Mercury Star Runner is just one of the many events in store for Star Citizen players during this year’s Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE) 2950. In addition to providing pilots with the opportunity to step into the cockpit of over 100 in-game vehicles for free 48-hour Test Fly trial runs, new players can also take advantage of the Star Citizen ‘Free Fly’ program to download and play the game for free from now until the final day of the IAE 2950 expo on Dec. 2, 2020.

To begin your journey in Star Citizen for free during this year’s IAE, please head here.

For full details on this year’s IAE 2950 annual in-game expo, please head here.

The must-have/unparalleled Mercury Star Runner will be available for all Star Citizen pilots to Test Fly for free from Nov. 23 through Nov. 24 – and again during the final four days of the IAE 2950 event from Nov. 29 through Dec. 2.

Die by the Blade Completes Successful Kickstarter Campaign

One-Hit-Kill sword fighting game moves into next phase of development 

Košice, Slovak Republic – 23rd November, 2020. Publisher Grindstone and developers Triple Hill Interactive and Toko Midori can today announce that upcoming one-hit-kill sword fighting game Die by the Blade successfully reached its funding target via Kickstarter and has now moved into the next phase of development. 

A total of 478 backers pledged over $25k to support the continued development of Die by the Blade securing some exciting rewards along the way. The money raised will be used to expand on the current gameplay experience with higher quality animations using motion capture technology, expand the character roster and add in even more weapons.

“Following the successful Kickstarter campaign we now enter an exciting time for the development of Die by the Blade.” commented Peter Nagy, founder and CEO of publisher Grindstone. “We would like to thank all the backers who supported us during the campaign and welcome the many new fans to the DbtB community. Their feedback and constant support means a great deal and we value their input into the future development of the game”. 

“We are thrilled to have reached our Kickstarter target and humbled by the great support we have received throughout the campaign from our community and fans.” said Peter Adamondy, development lead at Triple Hill Interactive. “It’s time now for us to enter the next exciting development phase and put these additional funds to work to create the truly great gameplay experience we want to deliver to our fans.” 

The team released a pre-alpha gameplay video before the end of the campaign with commentary from Peter Adamondy at Triple Hill Interactive, explaining some of the key gameplay mechanics. You can watch the video on YouTube here along with the playlist of behind the scenes vlogs giving you a closer look at the development of the game.

Drawing inspiration from legendary combat games like Bushido Blade and Way of the Samurai, Die by the Blade is a one-hit-kill sword fighting action game where players must take up their weapons and face off against deadly opponents. Choose your character, select your weapon and engage in 1 vs 1 combat where the slightest mistake could seal your fate. Become a master of your craft and fight to the death with other players in tense, fast paced multiplayer matches or slash through tough AI enemies in the thrilling single player campaign.

Keep up to date with all the latest news by visiting the official Die by the Blade social media channels – Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Discord 

Die by the Blade is being developed by developers Triple Hill Interactive and Toko Midori published by Grindstone and is scheduled for a 2021 release for PC and consoles. Fans can wishlist the game on Steam by visiting the official page here.

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About Grindstone 

Grindstone is the new age publisher from Slovakia founded by industry veteran Peter Nagy in 2015. Despite starting low profile, projects produced and supported by Grindstone stand out of the crowd with their unique concept, ideas and production quality. Beyond the production of games, Grindstone leads the growth of the regional game development ecosystem, organizes the international game conference, Game Days Kosice, and aims to become a major global publishing and production company.

About Triple Hill Interactive Triple Hill Interactive is a fast growing game development studio from Košice, Slovakia. Founded in 2015 by Peter Adamondy, Triple Hill is dedicated to bringing innovative and high quality projects to PC and consoles. Triple Hill released several mobile games and currently is working on Die by the Blade – innovative one-hit-kill sword combat game inspired by Bushido Blade slated for Q2 2021 release.

GONNER2 Out Now on PlayStation®4!

GONNER2 Out Now on PlayStation®4!

Lose your head in Raw Fury & Art in Heart’s fast-paced action platformer

STOCKHOLM — Nov. 23, 2020 — Raw Fury and Swedish indie studio Art In Heart have launched GONNER2, the sequel to the IGF award-winning GoNNER, on PlayStation®4 today via the PlayStation®Store. To commemorate the release, active PlayStation®Plus members get a 20% launch discount when purchasing GONNER2, valid for purchases made until Nov. 30, 2020.

GONNER2 is a messy roguelike action platformer that takes players on a wild journey through colorful, procedurally generated worlds. Ikk is back and on a mission to rid a mysterious presence from Death’s lair! Battle ridiculous bosses, lose your head, and pull off flying, jumping and bouncing stunts with new challenges, upgrades, and secrets to discover.

With local co-op for up to four players and a nonlinear level structure that ensures no playthrough is the same, GONNER2 is sure to keep you on your toes!

GONNER2 is also available now on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC via the Microsoft Store, Steam and GOG.com, as well as with Xbox Game Pass for console and PC. For more information, visit www.GonnerGame.com.

About Art In Heart

Art in Heart is a studio founded by programmer, game designer, and artist Ditto (Planeter, Hets). The studio’s first project, GoNNER, was released in 2016 and won an IGF award. It was the first commercial release for Ditto after having released several smaller and well-regarded prototypes on itch.io.

Give Raw Fury a shout!

Official site: rawfury.com
Email: [email protected]
Discord: discord.gg/rawfury
Twitter: @RawFury

SWORDS of GARGANTUA Comes to PlayStation VR on December 8

TOKYO – November 23, 2020 – VR sword-action game SWORDS of GARGANTUA will launch on PlayStation VR starting December 8, 2020. Already a hit title for Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, HTC Vive, HTC VIVE COSMOS and Windows Mixed Reality, PlayStation VR fans will soon be able to engage in fast-paced rogue-lite action and realistic swordplay. Upon release, SWORDS of GARGANTUA for PlayStation VR will be available globally in English and Japanese for $29.99 USD.
 
Check out a preview of the game’s advanced combat tactics and multiplayer battles: https://youtu.be/q4lUuluRPbk
 
Fans can also register for the SWORDS of GARGANTUA Discord channel for updates: https://discord.gg/UcfNVU3
 
Featuring both single-player mode and online co-op with up to 3 other players, SWORDS of GARGANTUA features realistic swordplay in an immersive VR-enabled online environment. Players must level up their weapons and abilities to fight against a horde of enemies, and ultimately face their master, the towering titan named GARGANTUA. A wide variety of weapons are available, allowing you to pursue your own virtual reality action (one and two-handed swords, axes, maces, boomerangs, shields, etc.). While playing, you can use voice chat to communicate with your fellow warriors while taking on the enemies in Tesseract Abyss.
 
Key Features:

  • Traverse through the Tesseract Abyss floors with the aim of taking down the giant Gargantua in its deepest layer, Floor 101. Use your weapons and abilities to make your way and conquer the dungeon.
  • A wide variety of weapons are available to help you in your adventure, including one and two-handed swords, axes, rapiers, maces, throwing knives, boomerangs, shields and much more.
  • While playing, you can use the native voice chat to communicate with your fellow warriors while taking on the enemies in the Tesseract Abyss.

Players can also play SWORDS of GARGANTUA on the following platforms:
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/895200/Swords_of_Gargantua/
Oculus Rift: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/2001971263187898
Oculus Quest: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/3064046640291676/
VIVEPORT: https://www.viveport.com/apps/bb242289-9aca-4b5c-8f93-f3a6a51de1b3

Follow SWORDS of GARGANTUA:
Discord: https://discord.gg/UcfNVU3
Official Website: http://www.gargantuavr.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GargantuaVR
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gargantuavr/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GargantuaVR/

About Thirdverse Inc.
Founded in 2020, Thirdverse Inc. (formerly Yomuneco, Inc.) is a virtual reality game development, distribution and management company based out of Tokyo, Japan. In 2019, the studio released the world’s first VR multiplayer sword-fighting action game, SWORDS of GARGANTUA, and in 2020, announced plans to publish the VR game Frostpoint VR: Proving Grounds. Thirdverse is also currently promoting the “Thirdverse Plan”, aiming to create a “Third Place” in the virtual metaverse. For more information visit https://www.thirdverse.io/.

TURTLE BEACH & ROCCAT DELIVER THE HIGH-QUALITY CONSOLE & PC ACCESSORIES GAMERS WANT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Turtle Beach’s Holiday 2020 Lineup Delivers Next-Gen Audio for the Next-Gen Consoles with the Top-selling Stealth 600 & Stealth 700 Gen 2 Wireless Console Gaming Headsets

ROCCAT’s Award-Winning PC Gear Redefines PC Gaming with the All-New Elo Series PC Headsets, New Optical & Compact Vulcan Keyboards, Lightweight Burst Mice & More

San Diego, CA – November 23, 2020 – Leading gaming accessory brand Turtle Beach (Nasdaq: HEAR) and its Hamburg, Germany-based PC peripheral brand, ROCCAT, charge into the 2020 holiday season with their strongest offering of high-quality gaming accessories ever. Highlights from Turtle Beach’s 2020 lineup include the all-new and already best-selling Stealth 600 & 700 Gen 2 wireless console gaming headsets for MSRPs of $99.95 and $149.95. These headsets are designed to unleash immersive next-gen audio on the new Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation®5 and also work great with Xbox One and PS4™. Gamers seeking a great, affordable wired headset need look no further than the best-selling Recon 70 series, which come in a variety of colors and deliver powerful game sound, crystal-clear chat, and lightweight comfort for a MSRP of $39.95. Finally, Turtle Beach’s flagship Elite Pro 2 headset delivers unwavering console gaming audio performance for serious, hardcore, and competitive players, starting at a MSRP of $129.95.

“Our 2020 lineup is the strongest in our history and I couldn’t be prouder of what Turtle Beach and ROCCAT have achieved this year in delivering award-winning, top-selling console and PC gaming accessories,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach. “Updating legendary headsets like the original Stealth 600 & 700 to meet the next-gen performance of new consoles was no small task, and the new Gen 2s are already exceeding gamers expectations and performing as top-sellers. On PC, we continue expanding ROCCAT’s impressive portfolio to offer an even wider variety PC headsets, mice, keyboards, and more, and not only do the new Elo, Vulcan, and Burst products look and feel absolutely amazing; they’ve set records as our most pre-ordered PC products. We’re collectively over-delivering on performance, precision, comfort, and value, and Turtle Beach and ROCCAT’s latest offerings are the best way gamers can experience immersive gameplay this holiday season.”

ROCCAT’s 2020 lineup elevates PC gaming to new heights with the iconic brand’s impressive assortment of precision PC gear, starting with the all-new Elo series PC headsets. The Eloheadsets combine ROCCAT’s award-winning German design and innovation with Turtle Beach’s gaming audio expertise and exclusive technologies. The Elo X Stereo delivers premium stereo sound and multiplatform connectivity for a MSRP of $49.99. PC gamers can step-up to the Elo 7.1 USB which adds a powered USB connection, immersive surround sound, and AIMO intelligent lighting for a MSRP of $69.99. Finally, the Elo 7.1 Air adds wireless connectivity and Superhuman Hearing® for a $99.99 MSRP. The Vulcan Proand compact Vulcan TKL Proare the latest additions to the ever-popular Vulcan keyboard series, available for $199.99 and $159.99 MSRPs, respectively. The Pro keyboards feature ROCCAT’s ridiculously fast Titan Optical Switch technology that registers keystrokes up to 100 times faster than standard mechanical switches. Additionally, the Vulcan TKL was introduced as the compact version of the brand’s fan-favorite keyboard design featuring Titan Linear (Speed) or Titan Tactile mechanical switches for a MSRP of $129.99. Lastly, the Burst Pro and Burst Core mice also feature Titan Optical Switch tech to register mouse clicks faster than the competition. The Burst mice offer PC gamers an all-new symmetrical, ergonomic shape and extremely lightweight feel at just 68g – available for MSRPs of $59.99 and $29.99, respectively.

”Our philosophy is focused on achieving the highest levels of design and performance, and our Elo headsets, Vulcan keyboards, and Burstmice outperform the competition in every respect of speed and style,” said René Korte, ROCCAT Founder and General Manager for PC Products at Turtle Beach. “Our Titan Optical Switch technology is the result of three years of painstakingly intricate design to take full advantage of the speed, precision, and durability benefits of optical, while retaining that familiar ‘click’ feeling our fans love in our keyboards and mice. And now we also have the power of Turtle Beach’s decades-long expertise in gaming audio in our Elo headsets; all of which combine to make a sleek-looking, beautifully RGB-lit PC gaming battle station that will give gamers a competitive advantage as they play through the holidays.”

For the latest information on Turtle Beach products, accessories, and stories, visit the Turtle Beach website at www.turtlebeach.com and the Turtle Beach Blog at https://blog.turtlebeach.com. Fans can also follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For more information on ROCCAT’s lineup of high-quality, German-engineered PC gaming accessories, visit https://roccat.org.

About Turtle Beach Corporation

Turtle Beach Corporation (https://corp.turtlebeach.com) is one of the world’s leading gaming accessory providers. The Turtle Beach brand (www.turtlebeach.com) is known for pioneering first-to-market features and patented innovations in high-quality, comfort-driven headsets for all levels of gamer, making it a fan-favorite brand and the market leader in console gaming audio for the last decade. Turtle Beach’s ROCCAT brand (www.roccat.org) combines detail-loving German innovation with a genuine passion for designing the best PC gaming products. Under the ROCCAT brand, Turtle Beach creates award-winning keyboards, mice, headsets, mousepads, and other PC accessories. Turtle Beach’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.

SnowRunner: the newly announced Western Star 49X has joined the roster

Saber Interactive and Focus Home Interactive, in partnership with Western Star, are proud to announce the new Western Star 49X has joined the SnowRunner garage! Available to purchase now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC as standalone DLC, SnowRunner owners can take the groundbreaking new truck for a ride before its release in the real world. With this tantalizing reveal trailer and new screenshots, you can see the All-New Western Star 49X in action.

The All-New Western Star 49X: it’s rugged, it’s powerful, it’s now available.

This is a powerful and versatile heavy duty truck; great on the road, and capable in the mud. Its heavy frame and strength makes it perfect for hauling heavy semi-trailers. This next-generation truck has a unique and controllable additional axle that can deal with difficult terrain.

The DLC was made possible by the great partnership between Western Star, Daimler, and Focus Home Interactive, who have been working together since MudRunner: American Wilds. Focus and Saber are excited to bring this robust new truck to SnowRunner fans everywhere.

The All-New Western Star 49X is available now for purchase on PS4, Xbox One, and the Epic Games Store as standalone DLC. The ultimate off-roading experience, SnowRunner, is available now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC through the Epic Games Store. 

ABOUT SNOWRUNNER

GET READY FOR THE NEXT-GENERATION OFF-ROAD EXPERIENCE!

SnowRunner puts you in the driver’s seat of powerful vehicles as you conquer extreme open environments with the most advanced terrain simulation ever. Drive 40 vehicles from brands such as Ford, Chevrolet, and Freightliner as you leave your mark on an untamed open world.

Overcome mud, torrential waters, snow, and frozen lakes while taking on perilous contracts and missions. Expand and customize your fleet with many upgrades and accessories including an exhaust snorkel for heavy waters or chain tires to battle the snow.

Ride solo or with other players in 4-player co-operative and expand your SnowRunner experience with community-created mods!

KEY FEATURES

  • Face extreme environments in a highly advanced physics engine
  • 40 unique vehicles to unlock, upgrade, and customize
  • Complete dozens of challenging missions across an interconnected world
  • Go solo or play with other players in 4-player co-op

About Saber Interactive

Saber Interactive is one of the world’s leading independent developers of interactive games and entertainment, with an unrivaled ability to deliver on a wide range of concepts. Founded in 2001, Saber has grown into one of the largest and longest-standing developers of interactive games in Russia/Eastern Europe and one of the few remaining independent game studios producing AAA content. No matter the genre, platform, or property, we bring AAA skillsets, cutting-edge technologies, and uncompromising inventiveness to everything we do. Our goal is to focus on extremely high quality experiences that rival the best in the industry.

More information on the website: https://saber3d.com

The PC version of Pecaminosa debuts on Steam

Cereal Games’ Noir Action-RPG will also be coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch early next year.

Madrid, November 23rd, 2020. After the recent communication about the arrival of Pecaminosa to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC during the first quarter of 2021, the noir pixel-art, Action-RPG from Cereal Games has just premiered its own page on the Steam platform.

Visit Pecaminosa Steam page and discover new details about the look, mechanics and gameplay of the unique title created by Cereal Games:

Steam Store Page

https://youtu.be/A-MGBNx4vC4

John Souza, a former cop and newly-appointed local drunk, has an unexpected visitor from the past.
The ghost of Charlie “Two Angels”, a fallen mob boss, appears before Souza with a proposition: help him capture his former associates, so he can redeem himself, and be allowed unto Heaven.
Hell, that sounds easy, right?… Maybe too easy…
Will Souza set his bottle aside and take up the mantle of justice again? Or will he be just as damned as Charlie?

The player will be able to freely explore a typical city of the 1940’s with a stunning level of detail, which is particularly noticeable in the interior of the buildings, decorated with touches of vintage jazz inspired by film noir classics.

Along with being able to explore different playstyles with the LIFE System, everyone that gets to play Pecaminosa will also be able to customize the main protagonist with a significant variety of weapons and apparel, as well as enter casinos and play gamblingmini-games.

Pecaminosa leans on the perspective, mechanics, and objectives from classics like The Legend of Zelda and adds the tension, drama and ambience of the film noir genre, like Citizen Kane and Touch of Evil.

Pecaminosa will be available during the first quarter of 2021 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam.

NG20+ lifts off this week!

Nordic Game launches this year’s second major online event, NG20+ on 25-27 November.

Doubling up on NG20, May’s successful digital debut – which pass holders can once again enjoy on Tuesday, 24 November – this week’s conference celebrates twice the Nordic Game knowledge, emotion and business in 2020, as the NG20+ live stream kicks-off at 10:30 CET on Wednesday, 25 November from Slagthuset in Malmö.

Opening the conference with Unboxing NG20+, host and Nordic Game program director Jacob Riis, along with co-hosts and Sharkmob developers Sara Casén and Rasmus Kunstlicher, will guide the live audience through this week’s exciting (and extensive) speaker program, the many activities slated for the Nordic Game Discord channel, the new Chatroulette à la Nordic Game, the highly anticipated NGDC Season IV Grand Finals and much, much more.

But for now, here’s a sneak peek at a few things you won’t want to miss at NG20+ ☺

Speakers galore!
Over 130 speakers are ready to share their knowledge, answer questions and mingle on Discord at NG20+, presented live onstage from Slagthuset as well as in exclusive pre-recorded talks created especially for Nordic Game.

Check out the complete NG20+ online schedule, including the latest live talk just announced from renowned Ubisoft Toronto game design director Richard Carillo, right here.

Join us on Discord!
Featuring a busy week of exclusive activities, giveaways and more, the Nordic Game Discord channel is back this fall for NG20+ and waiting for you!

Take a quick look here, but you’ll need to register for NG20+ to dive deep into everything that’s happening on the Nordic Game Discord channel.

Doing twice the business at NG20+
Hundreds of game companies from around the world to meet via MeetToMatch, this fall’s expanded Publisher Market and Games Capital Summit, and many, many hours of in-depth industry knowledge waiting to be unveiled in the NG20+ online program.

Best business tip of 2020? Buy a pass to NG20+

New! Chatroulette à la Nordic Game
This exclusive version of Chatroulette will be available to all pass holders each conference day from 20:00-1:00 CET (25-27 November).

Join us every evening this week to make new friends on Chatroulette à la Nordic Game. Who knows whom you’ll meet?

NGDC Season IV concludes at NG20+
After 19 months of pitch battles by talented game developers in Europe, Africa and South America, the Nordic Game Discovery Contest wraps up its fourth season with a bang!

Sixteen finalists are now set to compete live during NG20+ for the coveted NGDC Game of the Year title, while pass holders will chose their favorites on the Nordic Game Discord channel to select the season’s People’s Choice Award winner.Learn more and check out all the NGDC Season IV finalists right here – and welcome to Nordic Game 2020!

About the Nordic Game conference
Nordic Game is the leading games conference in Europe and 2020 marks its seventeenth edition. Gathering thousands of industry professionals in Malmö annually, Nordic Game is the one and only “home turf” meeting place for the highly successful game developers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

This year Nordic Game is organising two events in Malmö, Sweden: NG20 on 27-29 May and NG20+ on 25-27 November. Learn more and register at conf.nordicgame.com.

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