MAI AND ATHENA FROM THE KING OF FIGHTERS SPECIAL SIGNATURE MAKE THEIR DEBUT IN THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR
LOS ANGELES – FEB. 25, 2021 – For its February update, Netmarble’s popular mobile action role-playing game (RPG) THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR will be celebrating the arrival of Mai Shiranui and Athena Asamiya from The King of Fighters Special Signature.
Special Signature Mai is a Red Element Attack Type character with the top-tier Burn that is highly skilled for both Attack and Defense. Special Signature Athena is a Purple Element Defense Type character that is also capable of Attack with the top-tier Starlight. In addition to collecting new characters, players can now collect special Battle Cards themed after Special Signature Mai and Special Signature Athena, along with 3 Defense-oriented Set Cards and one new Option Card, from the in-game summons.
Netmarble is also releasing several events and upgrades for players in February’s update, including:
Daily Check-In Bonus (2/25 – 3/11): Log in toTHE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR to collect up to 1.1M Gold, and 200 Rubies.
Score Event (2/25 – 3/11): Players can clear Chapter stages to achieve high scores and earn rewards. Obtainable rewards include THEKING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR Fighter Summon Tickets and Drop Rewards like the Lady Lucky Box.
Lady Chang Keohan Fighter Roulette (2/25 – 3/11): Log in to THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR daily for a chance to collect three Roulette tickets. Players can use tickets to spin the wheel and collect prizes, including Lady Chang Keohan and the Lady Chang Keohan Special Card.
Super Mission Event: Players can enjoy this seven-day long event where complete specific objectives to earn rewards. Lady Billy and Lady Yashiro will appear as selectable fighters and players can collect items that can be used to upgrade these characters.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR boasts fast-paced fighting action as players battle through waves of enemies, giant bosses, and rival fighter teams. The excitement is paired with cutting edge graphics, bold colors, and lightning-fast animations. In addition, this game features all of KOF’s classic fighters from ’94 to XIV, with more than 130 fighters available to collect, along with more to come with seasonal events, collaborations with popular IP such as TEKKEN 7, SAMURAI SHODOWN, Seven Knights, and more.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR is available to download on Google Play and the App Store in more than 175 countries and comes with support for English, Taiwanese, Indonesian, Thai, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, Russian, and German languages.
For more information, please visit THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR’s website. Also, please follow THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Discord, Reddit, and forum on Netmarble.com.
About Netmarble Corporation
Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade&Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and Big Hit Entertainment, Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com
Enhanced and Expanded Version of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKEAvailable Worldwide on June 10, 2021;Two New FINAL FANTASY VII Mobile Games Also Announced.
LONDON (26th February 2021) – Revealed as part of the State of Play digital livestream, hosted by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Square Enix Ltd., today announced that the critically acclaimed and award-winning FINAL FANTASY® VII REMAKE will come to the PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console on June 10, 2021, as the enhanced and expanded FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
Watch the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE – PS5 Announcement Trailer here!
View the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE – PS5 Features Video below!
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE takes advantage of the latest generation hardware and includes a wealth of graphical, gameplay and system enhancements for the PS5:
Immerse yourself in the city of Midgar like never before, with improved textures, lighting, and background environments. Players can switch between two game modes:
“Performance Mode” prioritises smooth action at 60 frames per second
Capture and share your memorable moments from the game with a fully customisable “Photo Mode”
Enjoy immersive battles by using the DualSense wireless controller, with its haptic feedback integration, and enjoy dynamic bike racing with its adaptive triggers.
New difficulty settings for ‘Classic Mode’ provide new ways to play
Jump into the action faster with optimized loading times
As a thank you to those who have purchased FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE for the PlayStation®4 console, Square Enix are providing these players a free PS5 enhancement update* that will include all next-gen visual and gameplay enhancements detailed above at no extra cost when playing on a PS5 console.
As well as introducing many exciting new enhancements, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE also includes a brand-new episode featuring Yuffie as the main character. In this new adventure, play as ninja Yuffie Kisaragi as she infiltrates the shadowy Shinra Corporation to steal a powerful materia and restore glory to her homeland. Play alongside new characters and enjoy an expanded gameplay experience featuring multiple new combat and gameplay additions, bringing a new perspective to the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE story that cannot be missed.
Players, who purchased FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE on PS4™ and upgrade to PS5 can purchase the new episode featuring Yuffie as a standalone download from the PlayStation®Store. Owners of the disc version of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE on PS4 will require a PS5console with disc drive in order to take advantage of this digital upgrade.
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE, the PS5 enhancement update, and the standalone downloadable episode featuring Yuffie will be available for the PS5 console worldwide on June 10, 2021.
* If you already own FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE for the PS4 (physical or digital version) and own a PS5, you can download the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE free PS5 enhancement update. This update does not include the new episode featuring Yuffie. The new episode featuring Yuffie can be purchased separately. An internet connection is required to obtain the free PS5 enhancement update. However, if you have purchased FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE (physical edition) for PS4, and own the PS5 digital edition (the model without a disc drive) then you are not eligible to download the upgrade.
In addition, today SQUARE ENIX announced two exciting new mobile games set in the FINAL FANTASY VII world. FINAL FANTASY VII THE FIRST SOLDIER is a battle royal action game set in Midgar before the events of FINAL FANTASY VII. As a SOLDIER candidate, the player will make full use of their magic and abilities in a battle for their survival. FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS is a chapter-structured single player experience which will cover the whole of the FFVII timeline, including the events of the original game along with all the FFVII compilation titles, as well as new story elements, penned by FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE story and scenario writer Kazushige Nojima, surrounding the origins of SOLDIER. More information on these two mobile games, FINAL FANTASY VII THE FIRST SOLDIER and FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS, will be announced at a later date.
To view the FINAL FANTASY VII THE FIRST SOLDIER Announcement traile
To view the FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS Announcement trailer
Finally, the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Original Soundtrack will be available on online music subscription services**, including Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music Unlimited, from February 26. Fans can soon enjoy the 156 tracks that brought life and color to FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE wherever and whenever they want. For more information, please visit the respective pages.
**Streaming service and music availability may vary by region.
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE is not yet rated and launches worldwide on June 10, 2021 for the PS5 console.
FINAL FANTASY VII THE FIRST SOLDIER, slated for release in 2021, and FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS, slated for release in 2022, will be available as free downloads with in-app purchases for iOS and Android devices.
In FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, players will be drawn into a world where the Shinra Electric Power Company, a shadowy corporation, controls the planet’s very life force. Cloud Strife, a former member of Shinra’s elite SOLDIER unit now turned mercenary, lends his aid to an anti-Shinra organization calling themselves Avalanche. The first game in the project is set in the city of Midgar, and is a fully standalone gaming experience designed for RPG players that crave unforgettable characters, a powerful story and the ability to choose their style of play with a battle system that merges thrilling real-time action with strategic, command-based combat.
About FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE is an enhanced and expanded version of the critically acclaimed and award-winning FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE for the PlayStation®5 console. FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE comes bundled with the brand new episode featuring Yuffie as the main character, which introduces an exhilarating new story arc and numerous gameplay additions for players to enjoy., FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE further brings the reimagining of the legendary game that redefined the RPG genre to life—with improved textures, lighting, background environments, visual optimization options, Photo Mode, and more.
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.
Patrol the Unfriendly Waters in the Nagasaki Weaponized Dinghy Available in GTA Online This Week, Plus Numerous Double Rewards Opportunities, and More
Looking to mount an amphibious assault on a militarized border or defend your humble seaside home? With a .50 cal gun at the front, this little dinghy will send a clear message to trespassers.
Bullets and inflatables, do they really go together? You tell us! The Nagasaki Weaponized Dinghy is now available for civilian purchase from Warstock Cache & Carry. Plus, don’t forget to claim the Dinka Verus from Warstock Cache & Carry, free until March 3rd.
If you’re not too busy relishing the open bar at The Diamond Casino & Resort that’s part of the ongoing GTA Online celebration, there are a ton of other ways to celebrate, including earning Double Rewards across a variety of modes.
Double Pay on Special Cargo Sales Established CEOs shifting crates in Special Cargo Sell Missions will earn a pretty penny this week, taking home 2X GTA$ & RP for their work.
2X GTA$ and RP on Stunt Races Competition and adrenaline are fun on their own, but the two make a dangerous cocktail when blended at high speed. Stunt Races allow you to mainline both while white-knuckling a steering wheel mid-air — plus there’s the added bonus of taking home double the usual cash & RP. Now you can write off reckless abandon as part of your business model.
2X GTA$ and RP on Simeon Missions In the world of boosted luxury vehicles with sketchy origins, Simeon Yetarian is king. And like any king, Simeon needs some help — not only in the psychiatric sense. Give your old pal a call or be sure to pick up when he contacts you, as he’s paying double for undertaking any of his missions, including Premium Deluxe Repo Work.
2X GTA$ and RP for DJ Request Missions Speaking of people who have your number on speed-dial, English Dave and Tom Connors need help keeping the talent happy. Should you receive word from either, all DJ Request Missions are doling out double the usual cash and RP. Whether it’s pizza or crystals, merch or bubbly, heed their beck and call and you’ll be rewarded handsomely to the tune of 2X GTA$ and RP.
2X GTA$ and RP in Sumo Sumo and Sumo (Remix), the beloved Adversary Modes that pit players against each other in a high-stakes vehicular shoving match, are paying out double to all until March 3rd. Get behind the wheel and start muscling.
Free Glow Shades Unlock Become an instant rave legend — successfully complete an Import/Export Sell Mission from your Special Vehicle Warehouse to earn the Blue and Magenta Glow Shades. Come back after March 8th to receive your award (all awards should be delivered within 72 hours).
The Diamond Casino & Resort is showing its appreciation to all its guests by offering up open bars in both the lobby and The Music Locker, plus all parties being thrown in the Penthouse can be written off your bill. Go wild and order a shot of the top-shelf stuff. If you wake up in a trashed Penthouse or bathroom stall, don’t worry — it was free, remember? No harm, no foul.
On the Podium This Week: Vapid FMJ Swing by the lobby of The Diamond Casino & Resort anytime to give the Lucky Wheel a spin and walk away with GTA$, RP, clothing, and more. This week’s top prize on the podium is a miracle of modern engineering, an ode to the virtues of carbon fiber: the Vapid FMJ.
Discounts If you’re looking for a way into the many industries and illicit affairs listed above, you’ll be happy to hear you can take 60% off the cost of all Executive Office properties, as well as all respective Customizations and Add-Ons. Special Cargo Warehouses and Garages are half off, while Vehicle Warehouses are 25% off.
Executive Offices — 60% Off
All Executive Office Customizations and Add-ons — 60% Off
Special Cargo Warehouses — 50% Off
Vehicle Warehouses — 25% Off
Garages — 50% Off
Vehicles:
Grotti Furia — 40% Off
Progen GP1 — 40% Off
Truffade Adder — 40% Off
Annis S80RR — 40% Off
Pegassi Zentorno — 40% Off
Prime Gaming Bonuses & Benefits GTA Online players who successfully connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account with Prime Gaming will receive the Kosatka submarine’s Sonar Station for free, along with GTA$200K just for playing any time this week.
In addition, Prime Gaming members receive exclusive discounts, including 80% off the Dewbauchee Vagner and 70% off the jet-powered Coil Rocket Voltic.
To ensure access to future benefits, make sure to visit Prime Gaming and sign up.
Hyper Scape™Season 3: Shadow Rising Available on March 11 with Revamped World Map
Season 3 brings new Hack, Battle Pass, customisation items, and more
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — February 26, 2021 — Today, Ubisoft® announced Hyper Scape Season 3: Shadow Rising will launch on March 11 on PC, PlayStation® 4, PlayStation 5®, Xbox One and Xbox Series X | S. In Season 3, Hyper Scape will introduce exclusive content including a revamped map, a new hack, new story elements, a new 100-tier Battle Pass, and new customisation items.
During this season, players will get the chance to test their speed and skill in a revamped Neo Arcadia 2.0 map, and try a new Deployable Hack, the Firewall, which creates a barrier to block incoming fire while allowing the player and their squad to shoot through.
Featuring new key landmarks, more diversified terrain, and more identifiable zones for players to traverse, Neo Arcadia 2.0 will challenge our veteran players to keep up the pace with newcomers jumping into it for the first time.
NEW GAME FEATURES
Season 3 will introduce a new 2D Hub Flow in the main menu optimised to offer a much faster and more interactive experience, allowing players to view their full squad with their selected outfits and use the Locker and Shop, all while matchmaking. Less time waiting between games means more chances to win the crown!
In Season 3, Hyper Scape will be restructured to feature three always-on Game Modes:
Crown Rush Squad – 60 players, ranked
Crown Rush Solo – 60 players, unranked
Team Deathmatch 6v6, unranked
SEASON 3 BATTLE PASS
Hyper Scape Season 3 includes a Free and Premium Battle Pass with 100 tiers of exclusive cosmetic items to unlock during the season.
The Premium Battle Pass, available for 950 Bitcrowns, instantly unlocks the Ace Shrine Fox outfit, weapon charm, and a legendary Dragonfly weapon skin.
The Hyper Battle Pass, available for 2,250 Bitcrowns, instantly unlocks 25 Battle Pass tiers of cosmetic items, including the Rook Divided outfit.
The Season 3 Premium Battle Pass includes exclusive items such as two Legendary outfits, eight other outfits, 33 weapon skins, 13 melee weapons, eight deployment pods, and more. Season 3 is also introducing a new customisation category with charms you can attach to your weapon.
Players earn Bitcrowns by playing the game or by purchasing packs of Bitcrowns with real currency on the Ubisoft or first-party stores. Viewers can progress their Battle Pass simply by watching Hyper Scape streams on Twitch with the Crowncast extension enabled.
Season 3 also features two Starter Packs to help Contenders hit the ground running:
Prisma Security Pack with an Epic outfit, Emote, and 1,000 Bitcrowns
Season 3 Starter Pack with an Epic outfit, weapon, deployment pod, and 2,875 Bitcrowns
Finally, PlayStation Plus members will get the new free Season 3 PS+ Remedy Pack including an exclusive Rare outfit and weapon skin for Noor.
SEASON 3 STORY: A SHADOW TEMPLE RISES IN HYPER SCAPE
Despite Prisma Dimensions’ assurances that everything is under control, strange anomalies continue to plague Neo Arcadia. The mysterious floating structures that appeared after the Blackout have coalesced into a temple that floats high above the city skyline. Basilisk is the first contender to find a way up to it.
Inside, Basilisk confronts a primal force of the Hyper Scape: Tower. Tower claims it (he?) has lost pieces of himself and charges Basilisk with recovering them in exchange for power and glory. Basilisk recruits a new face, the roguish hacker Huo Shu, to raid Prisma HQ for one of these Fragments. Meanwhile, Prisma’s own forces, under the cold hand of Nikita and his new enforcer, Bai Hu, prepare to eradicate these anomalies in any way they can.
Every week, players can collect new Memory Shards to dive deeper into Season 3’s story and lore. Additionally, Basilisk and Tower’s story will be featured in Issue 3 of the Hyper Scape Comics, released in chapters during Season 3.
For more information about Hyper Scape, please visit: hyperscape.com
About Hyper Scape
Hyper Scape is a fast-paced and futuristic free-to-play shooter developed by Ubisoft Montreal and now available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series S | X. Set in the virtual city of Neo-Arcadia, up to 60 players face each other to become champion of the Hyper Scape.
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
Mattel and Milestone AnnounceHot Wheels Unleashed™
The all-new, action-packed arcade-style racing experience featuring Hot Wheels cars and sky-high tracks is now available for pre-order and will speed to major console platforms and PCs later this year
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and MILAN, Italy / SYDNEY, Australia – Feb. 26, 2021–Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Milestone, a leading global racing game developer, announced today the upcoming release of Hot Wheels Unleashed, an all-new, action-packed arcade-style racing game. The game, which is available for pre-order today, is scheduled to launch on Sept. 30, 2021 on PlayStation5, PlayStation4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, Nintendo Switch and PC.
Gamers can get ready to drift, boost, jump and crash on Hot Wheels’ iconic orange tracks in various single player game modes. Gamers can also challenge friends in multiplayer races, both online and offline, leveraging a split screen mode.
“We continue to focus on engaging consumers with our brands through gaming platforms,” said Andrew Chan, Head of Digital Gaming, Mattel. “Hot Wheels is all about encouraging the challenger spirit and Hot Wheels Unleashed brings that mission to life for gamers of all ages. Milestone’s expertise in racing game development has enabled us to transform the Hot Wheels brand into a compelling console and PC gaming experience for both current Hot Wheels fans and gamers who may be rediscovering the iconic brand.”
“Like many other team members who worked on the game, I’ve been playing with Hot Wheels since I was a child, and today I’m still a hungry Hot Wheels fan and collector,” said Michele Caletti, Executive Producer, Milestone. “This is the reason why we’re all so committed in delivering the purest and most authentic Hot Wheels gameplay experience ever in a videogame. We owe it to the Hot Wheels community and to our inner children.”
Hot Wheels Unleashed offers players the opportunity to drive the cars as if they were playing with the die-cast toys. The gameplay includes adrenaline-filled races, an extended choice of Hot Wheels vehicles with different attributes and rarity levels that players can customise with different skins, and jaw-dropping tracks set in everyday-life locations with special track pieces and interactive items. The game also features a revolutionary Track Editor enabling players to customise tracks in any game environment and share them with the game’s community.
Hot Wheels Singles assortment was recently recognised as the 2020 Global Top-Selling Toy of the Year, according to the NPD Group.* Fans can experience the brand, which originally debuted in 1968, through toys, consumer products, content, and both virtual and live events.
Mattel and Milestone are introducing a variety of different versions of Hot Wheels Unleashed globally.
For more information and where to pre-order, visit hotwheelsunleashed.com, and to view the game trailer, visit YouTube. Consumers can also join the #HotWheelsUnleashed conversation online at Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.
* Source: The NPD Group/ Retail Tracking Service, U.S. Dollar Sales, January-December 2020
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About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends®, UNO® and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
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 20+ people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™, MXGP and Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, as well as RIDE and Gravel, Milestone’s own IPs. For more information, please visit www.milestone.it
New Demo Trailer Sets the Stage for First Steps on Enoch
LONDON, UK (February 26th, 2021) – SQUARE ENIX® is excited to announce that the free playable demo for OUTRIDERS™, the high-intensity RPG-Shooter from People Can Fly®, the developers of Gears of War: Judgment and BULLETSTORM®, andSquare Enix External Studios, the minds behind JUST CAUSE®and SLEEPING DOGS®is available now.
Watch the OUTRIDERS Demo Trailer Here:
Players can experience the full opening chapter of the OUTRIDERS campaign, up to around three hours of gameplay per playthrough. The demo allows multiple characters and enables players to try out all four classes in the game: Devastator, Pyromancer, Technomancer and Trickster.
Progress in the campaign will transfer to the full game for players who purchase OUTRIDERS on the same platform.
Co-op multiplayer is available in the demo and will unlock after players finish the prologue, including a beta version of the full crossplay system that will be available at launch.
“We believe in an honest and transparent marketing campaign, and what better way to deliver on this promise than to allow players to experience OUTRIDERS before launch with a free demo on their chosen platform. This is a big demo as well, they can spend hours on Enoch, exploring different classes, powers and character builds. They can even transfer their progress to the main game”, said Jon Brooke, Co-Head of Studio at SQUARE ENIX External Studios, who continued: “What players will see in the demo is just the tip of the iceberg, it’s just the start of the epic journey players are in for on April 1”.
For more information the content in the demo, watch the ‘10 Reasons Why You Need to Play the OUTRIDERS Demo’ video here:
The OUTRIDERS demo is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, as well as Steam on PC.
OUTRIDERS will release on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam, and Epic Store on April 1, 2021.
Established in 2002, People Can Fly, is one of the best AAA game development studios in Poland and one of the leading UNREAL ENGINE studios in Europe. People Can Fly operates in Warsaw, Rzeszów, Newcastle and New York, with newly opened start-up studios in Łódź (PL) and Montreal (CA).
PCF made its mark on the shooter genre and is known for titles such as Bulletstorm: Full Clip (launched on April 7, 2017) , Gears of War: Judgment (published in 2013), Bulletstorm (an original, Unreal Engine 3-powered onslaught of ‘kill with skill’ gameplay and blockbuster moments, published in 2011.) and Painkiller (launched in 2004).
People Can Fly is currently working on three projects: including Outriders – a very ambitious RPG shooter and recently announced new original, action-adventure AAA title led by PCF’s New York studio.
About Square Enix External Studios
Square Enix External Studios is a London based development and publishing group that works with top development studios across the world, establishing new intellectual properties and developing new franchises within the umbrella of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix External Studios have been responsible for multiple games including the Just Cause® and Life is Strange® series, as well as titles such as Batman: Arkham Asylum™ and Sleeping Dogs®.
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.
Star Wars™ Pinball VR Brings The Mandalorian-inspired Table & More to Virtual Reality
Zen Studios’ new collection of eight tables featuring original and classic remastered content with exclusive enhancements coming April 29 to Oculus, Steam VR and PlayStation®VR
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Feb. 25, 2021 – As seen today on The Pinball Show, Zen Studios has announced that Star Wars™ Pinball tables are finally coming to virtual reality for the first time ever. Star Wars™ Pinball VR will release on the original Oculus Quest, Oculus Quest 2, Steam VR, and PlayStation® VR on April 29, 2021. The game’s reveal trailer is a heartfelt homage to the classic theatrical preview for the 1997 Star Wars Special Editions.
Star Wars Pinball VR Trailer
Classic Collectibles Trailer:
Star Wars Pinball VR will launch with eight amazing tables. The Mandalorian and Star Wars Classic Collectibles – two tables never before released – will be joined by six remastered favorites, including Star Wars: A New Hope, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars Rebels, and Masters of the Force.
Beyond the incredible realism added by VR, Star Wars Pinball VR upgrades the core Star Wars Pinball experience with new features exclusive to this release. The “Fan Cave” is the new home for both your pinball table and the customizable array of Star Wars lightsabers, blasters, helmets and more you’ll earn while playing. Place an action figure on the pinball table and the room comes to life – not only with a new table to play, but with life-sized characters and vehicles joining you on either side. Total Immersion mode lets you experience everything at table level, standing you side-by-side with your favorite characters. And full 360-degree mini-games surround you with iconic Star Wars set pieces like the speeder bike chase on Endor, the Bespin carbon-freezing chamber duel, and more.
In addition, players will have access to classic Star Wars Pinball features like Career mode, Force powers, competitive game modes, haptic controller feedback, your own personal cantina jukebox and more.
“Zen Studios has had great success bringing Pinball FX digital tables to VR, and we couldn’t be happier to finally have Star Wars enter the mix,” says Mel Kirk, Chief Operating Officer at Zen Studios. “It really does feel like you’re playing an actual pinball machine right in front of you! Star Wars Pinball VR is built to be expanded upon, too – no announcements just yet, but we’re hoping to keep the blast doors open for new DLC in the future.”
Star Wars Pinball VR was revealed on The Pinball Show – Zen Studios’ new monthly YouTube program featuring news, interviews and more. For more information on Star Wars Pinball VR, as well as the rest of Zen’s library of digital titles, visit StarWarsPinball.com and ZenStudios.com.
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About Zen Studios
Zen Studios is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for all major digital game platforms. Recognized as one of the premier gaming studios in the world, Zen Studios has worked with some of the most iconic entertainment studios, including NBC Universal, FOX Digital Entertainment, Marvel Entertainment, South Park Studios and Lucasfilm, as well as revered gaming properties like Valve’s Portal and Telltale Games’ The Walking Dead. Zen Studios’ CastleStorm franchise has also won the developer critical acclaim and commercial success, including the coveted Editor’s Choice awards from both the Apple App Store and Google Play, and its Pinball FX franchise has defined video game pinball excellence since 2007. Recently, Operencia: The Stolen Sun stands as one of the most critically acclaimed RPGs of 2019. Zen Studios joined Saber Interactive in November 2020.
An Embracer Group company headquartered in the U.S. with studios in Russia, Spain, Belarus, Sweden and Portugal, Saber Interactive is a studio whose credits include the 2019 hit World War Z (with more than 10 million players worldwide), Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered, SnowRunner, the NBA Playgrounds franchise, Crysis Remastered, The Witcher III for Nintendo Switch, and Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
New Guild Content, Enhancements and In-Game Events Now Open for Players to Challenge
LOS ANGELES – FEB. 25, 2021 – After three months of adventure and battle since its November 2020 launch, Netmarble is celebrating 100 successful days of service for its popular online mobile game A3: STILL ALIVE with special celebratory in-game events including Check-In, Bonus Time, Shu Growth Boost-up and 100 Day Shop that provides Warriors with up to 1,000 Summon Coins and more. All-new update for Warriors to jump right into is also prepared.
In today’s update, a new Guild Equipment Dungeon exclusively for the ‘Vanished Abyssal Refuge’ is added to the game, along with a new ‘Apocalyptic’ Rift Alter level. Players can also look forward to the maximum level of Sanctuary growing to 50, a new Title and Achievement, and five new Northern Descendants costumes.
Netmarble is launching their 100-day Celebration Event, with the following features now available for players:
1,000 Summon Coins 7-day Check-In (2/25~3/18) – Players that check-in daily will receive rewards, such as Soulinker Summon Coins, Gold, and Rare Transfer Level Preservation Tomes.
Super Bonus Time Event (2/25~3/4) – During the event period, players in the Warzone Area (Verdeon + Refuge of the Dead) will receive 100% increased EXP.
Shu Growth Boost-up Event (2/26~3/7)
Players will receive a Shu EXP Ancient Egg push reward.
A 1,000-player Daily Draw event will grant winners 20x Heroic EXP Ancient Eggs. The event lasts for ten days, allowing up to 10,000 players to get rewards
A 3-player Daily Draw event will grant winners 5x Ancient EXP Ancient Eggs. The event lasts for ten days, allowing up to 30 players to get rewards
100 Day Shop (2/25~3/18) – Players can purchase 100 Day Special Chests and 100 Day Enhancement Stone Chests at the Special Shop’ in in the Shop tab.
Diamond Consumption Event (2/25~3/18) – Players can earn rewards dependent on the amount of Diamonds spent in-game.
Set in an apocalyptic fantasy world of swords and sorcery, A3: STILL ALIVE is a cross-genre mobile experience that pairs the enormous and living worlds of Open-World RPGs with the extreme combat of Battle Royale. Players must be vigilant in an always-open Player vs. Player (PvP) environment as they fight against enemies with intense hack & slash combat and prove their mettle in a variety of PvP and Player vs. Environment (PvE) modes. A3: STILL ALIVE is beautifully rendered with splendid console-quality 3D graphics that are brought to life thanks to the outstanding optimization of the Unity Engine.
A3: STILL ALIVE is now available as a free digital download (with in-app purchases) on Apple’s App Store and Google Play, in 172 countries around the world.
For more information, please visit the official website and forum, and follow A3: STILL ALIVE on Facebook and YouTube.
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About Netmarble Corporation
Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and Big Hit Entertainment, Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com
‘My Little Pony’ Franchise Gallops to Netflix with All-New Animated Feature Film and Series
CGI Movie and G5 Series will Exclusively Premiere Worldwide on Netflix
LOS ANGELES, CA– FEBRUARY 25, 2021 – Entertainment One (eOne), Hasbro’s entertainment studio (NASDAQ: HAS), announced the highly anticipated all-new computer animated feature film based on the MY LITTLE PONY franchise will premiere on Netflix later this Fall. Fans can also look forward to the release of a new MY LITTLE PONY G5 series.
After a decade of heart-warming friendships, daring adventures, and endless laughs, the beloved pony world of Equestria is expanding to introduce a new generation of ponies to a new generation of fans. With even more humor, heart, and adventure, audiences will be swept away to a contemporary and immersive pony universe brought to life like we’ve never seen it before.
Animated by Hasbro’s Boulder Studio in Dublin, the new feature film is the first time the ponies will be seen in theatrical-quality CG animation. The movie is directed by Rob Cullen and Jose Ucha with Mark Fattibene as co-director. Cecil Kramer and Peter Lewis are producers.
In the new movie, the pony world of Equestria has lost its magic. (GASP!) Friendship and Harmony have been replaced by paranoia and mistrust, and Ponies now live separated by species. Sunny – a feisty and idealistic young Earth Pony – is convinced there’s still hope for this divided world… but her slightly misguided and often hilarious efforts to change hearts and minds have led to her being branded a misfit. When Sunny befriends a lost Unicorn named Izzy, who wanders innocently into the Earth Pony town of Maretime Bay, the town has had enough. Izzy and Sunny must embark on an epic adventure that will include a daring jewel heist, outrageous conspiracy theories, elaborate musical numbers, and the world’s cutest flying Pomeranian. Their adventures will take them to faraway lands and force them to challenge the status quo by facing their fears and making new friends out of old enemies. The world Sunny has dreamed of her entire life could finally become a reality as Sunny and her newfound friends fight to prove that even LITTLE ponies can make a BIG difference.
The adventures of Sunny Starscout and her friends will continue with an all-new, computer-animated series coming to Netflix.
The MY LITTLE PONY entertainment releases will be accompanied with toys informed by the updated animation style in addition to a robust portfolio of licensed products across fashion, home, publishing and lifestyle categories.
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World’s Best Play and Entertainment Experiences. From toys, games and consumer products to television, movies, digital gaming, live action, music, and virtual reality experiences, Hasbro connects to global audiences by bringing to life great innovations, stories and brands across established and inventive platforms. Hasbro’s iconic brands include NERF, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE, POWER RANGERS, PEPPA PIG and PJ MASKS, as well as premier partner brands. Through its global entertainment studio, eOne, Hasbro is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for all children and all families through corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked among the 2020 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past ten years, and one of America’s Most JUST Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital for the past four years. We routinely share important business and brand updates on our Investor Relations website, Newsroom and social channels (@Hasbro on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.)
Entertainment One Ltd. (eOne) is a talent-driven independent studio that specializes in the development, acquisition, production, financing, distribution and sales of entertainment content. As part of global play and entertainment company Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), eOne’s expertise spans across film, television and music production and sales; family programming, merchandising and licensing; digital content; and live entertainment. Through its extensive reach and scale, and a deep commitment to high-quality entertainment, eOne unlocks the power and value of creativity.
eOne brings to market both original and existing content, sourcing IP from Hasbro’s portfolio of 1500+ brands, and through a diversified network of creative partners and eOne companies.
Firesprite’s critically acclaimed survival horror title, The Persistence Enhanced is scheduled for a worldwide Digital and Physical release inLate Spring 2021 for PlayStation®5 and XboxSeries X|S consoles.
London, UK, February 2021. Continuing their successful partnership, Publisher Perp Games and independent games developer Firesprite are pleased to announce that the acclaimed survival-horror title, The Persistence Enhanced is coming to PlayStation®5 and XboxSeries X|Sin late Spring 2021 with a physical retail release targeting the same date.
The Persistence offers a brutal take on survival-horror that integrates an innovative rogue-lite design into the genre as players are tasked with surviving aboard a doomed deep space colony starship in the year 2521. Overrun with an array of horrific and murderous aberrations, players must explore, evade and fight through the depths to bring the ship back to Earth.
The Persistence Enhanced dials the atmosphere and tension up further with lighting & UX Enhancements and Raytracing. Immersive haptic feedback is also supported with the DualSense™ controller on PlayStation®5.
“We’re pleased to bring The Persistence to next generation technologies, taking advantage of the more powerful hardware to heighten the atmosphere and tension for sci-fi and survival horror fans!” said Graeme Ankers, Managing Director at Firesprite.
“We are extremely excited to build on our relationship with Firesprite Games. The Persistence Enhanced is exactly what next generation console owners are crying out for and we can’t wait to see the game in players’ hands.” said Rob Edwards, Managing Director at Perp Games.
The Persistence Enhanced will be available globally on PlayStation®5 and XboxSeries X|S. in late Spring 2021.
A video game development studio based in the heart of Liverpool and are dedicated to developing innovative and memorable experiences for players on cutting edge gaming hardware.
About Perp Games
Perp Games is a global video games publisher, with a proud track record of publishing award-winning titles, exciting indie games and some of the world’s most recognized franchises, from the most talented studios. Perp Games is an established and recognized global force in entertainment, bringing extraordinary and exciting games to market, across multiple formats and media.
