• Protect major gaming investments such as consoles, gaming PCs, and other entertainment devices from harmful power irregularities
• Now available, the APC Back-UPS™ Pro Gaming UPS allows gamers to be confident that they will remain connected, protected and in the game
• Esports certified to protect both professional and recreational gamers from power disruptions, dropped games and resulting penalties 

ANDOVER, MA (October 21, 2020) – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today launches the APC Back-UPS™ Pro Gaming UPS. This stylish and state-of-the-art uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is designed to protect gaming gear and maintain connection through power irregularities — keeping PC and console gamers in the game. As the first UPS specifically designed with gamers in mind, the APC Back-UPS™ Pro Gaming UPS delivers uninterrupted power protection, even during power outages. 

https://www.apc.com/us/en/solutions/home-solutions/gaming-ups-xbox-ps4-console-pc/

As gamers invest more in their equipment and spend more time winning games, protecting both is critical. The APC Back-UPS™ Pro Gaming UPS features sine wave battery backup power, delivering the smooth electrical current required by sensitive electronics and AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulation) to help protect against power irregularities and resulting glitches during an outage, while helping to extend the lifespan of gaming equipment. The APC Back-UPS™ Pro Gaming UPS also boasts a patented reactor circle which provides status of remaining power, surges, dips, power outages and building wiring faults visible from every angle. 

Schneider Electric is also a D&H Certified Esports Provider, meaning that esports enthusiasts and pros alike can play with peace of mind, knowing their reputation won’t be tarnished over something outside of their control. Adding the APC Back-UPS™ Pro Gaming UPS to their setup allows both professional and recreational gamers to be confident that they will remain:

• Protected: A gaming battery backup protects valuable gaming systems from more than seven different types of power interruptions
• Connected: After shutting down a game, the system continues to provide power to a router and/or modem
• In the Game: If the power is interrupted or lost during play, backup power allows gamers to finish a match and reap the rewards that would have otherwise been lost

“Power irregularities are not just limited to storms. Gaming gear is highly sensitive electronics and unclean power can cause game disruption or damage equipment. At the end of the day – it’s not if, it’s when,” said Christian Enriquez, Global Product Marketing Manager, Schneider Electric. “Winning your match is about teamwork and a quality of a great team member is reliability. APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming helps you stay in the game and being there for your team when they need you most.”

APC Back-UPS™ Pro Gaming UPS Key Features: 

• Reactor Circle: When the Gaming UPS is on battery backup power, the reactor circle ticks down to show how much time is left at a glance
• 160 Degree Slant: APC made sure the reactor circle is titled at 160 degrees, so it’s visible from nearly every angle
• Functional Lighting: When the Gaming UPS detects a power anomaly — like surges, dips, and even wiring faults — it notifies gamers with pulsing lights
• Six Battery Back-up Outlets: Complete with surge protection, the unit instantly powers sensitive electronics, such as an Xbox, PlayStation, PCs, TVs, or routers/modems, during a power loss
• Four Additional Surge-Only Outlets: Designed to protect against unsafe power surges and “hard shutdowns” that can permanently damage equipment
• Three Easy-Access Front USB Ports: Recharge devices, like a gaming headset and cellphone
• Custom Look: Available in two color options – Arctic (BGM1500) and Midnight (BGM1500B), both with 12 customizable RGB LED lights to match a user’s gaming setup

A launch live stream for the APC Back-UPS™ Pro Gaming UPS will be held today at 7:30pm ET and can be viewed here:

The APC Back-UPS™ Pro Gaming UPS is available for purchase starting today in North America for USD $259.99 at retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon, Newegg, and B&H Photo. Soon to be available at Best Buy and Microcenter. 

About Schneider Electric

Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On.

Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency.

We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries.

We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values. 

Time Traveling Platformer Reina & Jericho Lands on PC, Switch in Q2 2021

Leap Back Through Time to Correct Mistakes in a Powerful Tale of Love and Loss

EDMONTON, CANADA – 21 October 2020 – Reina & Jericho, the touching metroidvania from Reclamation Games following a woman’s time bending journey to save the love of her life, will break hearts and tantalize minds on Steam for Windows PC and Nintendo Switch in Q2 2021.

Driven by revenge, love, and loss, Reina emerges from the ruins of a crumbling nation to rescue Jericho. Without power, status, or money, Reina must challenge a dangerous despot seeking to secure his reign of terror with a coveted ancient artifact that manipulates cause and effect. Jericho’s life is on the line, and Reina must fight her way through a mysterious fortress where she will face her greatest fears over and over again.

Fight for the future as Reina and Jericho’s young heroine, then double back to the past to right any wrongs. Gather new power-ups that synergize with one another to enhance Reina’s fighting ability, and unravel the traps laid out against Reina to create the perfect chain of cause and effect. Slice through enemies as Reina faces off against bosses wielding supernatural artifacts and the well-armed henchmen of a failing state.

Multiple endings leave Jericho’s fate in the player’s hands. Through Reina’s regret and rage, evaluate what paths lead to dead ends before revisiting the past to start another. Unravel the mystery of Jericho’s disappearance, learn who to trust along the way, and discover who can be saved and who must die for Jericho to be saved.

Three ways to adventure provide endless replayability as Reina and Jericho features a gripping Story Mode, a specialized Speedrun mode, and a built-in Randomizer option that scrambles rooms, items and beyond to create a unique adventure every time. An emotive soundtrack featuring touching live recordings paints the painful tale of Reina and Jericho, highlighted by stylized environments, intense gameplay, and a story that transcends time. 

“Metroidvania games are among my favorites, and I’m taking my chance to add my contribution to the genre,” said Dave Wightman, Reclamation Games Founder and CEO. “Powerful stories will always be king for me, and that’s what I’m seeking to do here. We want to create an intense, action-packed platformer that never forgets its narrative and centers that element.”

Reina & Jericho will be available on Nintendo Switch and Steam for Windows PC for $19.99 in Q2 2021. It will support English language text.

For more information, please visit the official Reina & Jericho website, follow @ReclamationGames on Twitter and stay engaged with the conversation around Reina’s journey through time via Discord.

About Reclamation Games 

Based out of Edmonton, Canada, Reclamation Games is a one-developer studio aiming to create touching gaming experiences through the distinctive use of art, music, and storytelling. Reina & Jericho is the company’s first release and a passion project from founder Dave Wightman. Reclamation Games seeks to fill the gaps in the industry, tackling beloved genres in inventive ways and breathing new life into familiar concepts.

XSEED Games and Marvelous Europe Team Up to Unleash the Action-Packed Brawler

Torrance, Calif. – October 21, 2020 – XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., jointly announced with Marvelous Europe today that they have opened the doors to Last Resort Island and launched UPPERS, the over-the-top beat-em-up from Honey∞Parade Games, for Windows PC via Steam. The explosive brawler set in a world where the strong rule and the crowds go wild for street fights released with a 15% launch week discount off both the standard edition, normally priced at $29.99, €29.99, and £24.99, and the Digital Deluxe Edition normally priced at $39.99, €39.99, and £34.99. The Digital Deluxe Edition of UPPERS includes the digital soundtrack with 46 pulse-pounding tracks and a digital version of the art book featuring character designs from acclaimed designer Hiroaki Hashimoto. Both standard and Digital Deluxe versions of the PC release will include all previously released DLC at no additional cost, including bonus playable character Daidoji from the SENRAN KAGURA series. To celebrate its launch, XSEED Games is planning to run a special giveaway for physical versions of the soundtrack and art book in limited numbers via their social channels. These items will be made available for sale individually from XSEED Games’ online store in the near future.

Originally released on the PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system in 2016, UPPERS makes its PC debut with a full digital remaster supporting 60 frames per second and high resolution formats to show off every bone-crunching frame and pixel. Each combatant on Last Resort Island brings their unique style to the fight and, in addition to their fists and feet, can use the environment around them as a weapon, pummeling opponents into submission before finishing them off by slam dunking them into a manhole or throwing them into a helicopter. Impressing the “Queens,” their adoring female support characters, and fans watching players beat-down their opponents can even lead to additional power-ups! Featuring the original Japanese text and voiceovers, the PC version also comes with full English, French, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese text translations.

About UPPERS

Set on Last Resort Island, a brutal place where the strong reign supreme, UPPERS puts players in control of up to 13 characters who engage in combat against battle-hungry punks who freely stalk the island looking for trouble. These fighters are accompanied by a squad of thrill-seeking girls determined to see their favorite fighter as the victor. Follow the multi-layered story of violence, betrayal, and redemption as these brawlers fight to be the strongest on Last Resort Island.

Each character is equipped with a unique fighting style and special combos, ranging from rugged street brawlers and wrestlers to trained martial artists. The more characters pummel their enemies, the more popular they will become with fans, earning power ups to help them stand victorious in street battles. The girls also issue challenges in return for reward bonuses, which can be used in the in-game shop and gym to dress up or improve characters.

Produced by Honey∞Parade Games and published by XSEED Games globally on PC in close partnership with Marvelous Europe, UPPERS launched on October 21 on Windows PC via Steam. The base game is available for $29.99, €29.99, and £24.99, while a Digital Deluxe Edition is available for $39.99, €39.99, and £34.99, both featuring a 15% launch week discount.

More information about XSEED Games’ products can be found at www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, get in depth info from their developer blog, and join the discussion on their Discord server at: http://discord.gg/XSEEDGames.

About XSEED Games

XSEED Games is the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., which is a publicly traded company listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Formed in 2004 and located in Torrance, California, XSEED Games publishes interactive entertainment content for PC and consoles from the Marvelous portfolio as well as from a wide variety of third-party partners. Whether it’s Marvelous properties such as STORY OF SEASONS (Bokujo Monogatari), SENRAN KAGURA, and Rune Factory, or third-party titles such as the Corpse Party and AKIBA’S TRIP series or the recently released Granblue Fantasy: Versus, XSEED Games has grown its reputation among gamers with its critically acclaimed localizations and commitment to fans, remaining ever dedicated to its “indie spirit, player-first” approach.

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Newest expansion will also provide new portraits, civics, ship sets and other cosmetics

STOCKHOLM – October 21, 2020 – It’s a grave affair as Paradox Interactive today disentombed the details on what is shaping up to be the spookiest expansion this side of the galaxy, the Necroids Species Pack. Available October 29, Necroids will leave players with goosebumps after experiencing a brand new selection of portraits, civics, ship sets and other cosmetics. This pack is for players who aren’t afraid to live their undeath to the fullest, all out on the dark side of the galaxy. 

Cast your eyes upon the drop-dead gorgeous trailer below: 

Prepare to meet the Necroids, an intelligent species who believe that death is not the end, but rather the beginning of their journey. Necroids are known to spend their days excitedly studying in preparation for their eventual “transformation” in the Elevation Chamber. New cosmetic changes will reincarnate playthroughs of Stellaris for long time players, while also bringing new life to killer type empires. In total, the Necroids Species Pack includes: 

• 1 New Origin – Necrophage
  • The brand new Necrophage Origin positions gamer-martyrs as a powerful primary species which consumes others within its grasp, blurring the line between cult and empire with three brand new civics:    
    • Death Cult: Enables powerful edicts which require the sacrificing of pops
    • Reanimated Armies: Allows the deployment of morality-immune, undead armies
    • Memorialists: Erects monuments to the galaxy’s past, improving planetary stability and honouring tomb worlds
• 16 new portraits (15 organic, 1 robotic)
• New ship set
• New advisor voiceover
• New city set & diplomacy room
• New Name lists
• New building cosmetics

Enter the atmosphere of Stellaris today: https://www.stellaris.com/

Paradox Interactive is a leading global publisher of strategy games for PC and console. The company has developed and published a world-renowned catalog stretching back to 1999, with players hailing from all around the world.

The publisher’s steadily-growing portfolio includes firmly established franchises such as the critically acclaimed Europa Universalis, Crusader Kings, Hearts of Iron, and Stellaris series created by Paradox Development Studio, the Age of Wonders series created by Triumph Studios, as well as award-winning titles such as Cities: Skylines, Pillars of Eternity, and more from a network of partner studios. Paradox is the owner of the World of Darkness IPs and is publishing Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. Today, over four million people play a Paradox game each month, and the number of registered Paradox users is over twelve million.

Paradox’s head offices are located in Stockholm, Sweden. Our development studios are located in Stockholm, Malmö and Umeå, Sweden, in Delft, The Netherlands, in Seattle, Washington, and in Berkeley, California. We share a passion for gaming and gamers, and our goal is to provide deep and challenging games with hours of gameplay and endless variety to our ever-growing community.

For more information, please visit our forums and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Comet sighted!

HIEI AND MERUEM GET READY FOR A FIGHT IN LATEST JUMP FORCE TRAILER

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. revealed the launch trailer for Hiei and Meruem ahead of their official addition to the JUMP FORCE roster for PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC users. Hiei and Meruem are available in early access as part of Character Pass 2 beginning October 23^rd and will officially be available for individual purchase by all players on October 27^th. Both characters will also be coming to Nintendo Switch in 2021. To see Hiei’s merciless Dragon of the Darkness Flame attack and Meruem’s Nen abilities in action.

In addition to Hiei and Meruem, JUMP FORCE Character Pass 2 also features the now-available Shoto Todoroki and two currently unannounced characters from Bleach and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. By purchasing Character Pass 2 for $17.99, players will immediately obtain Todoroki, as well as gain early access to Hiei, Meruem, and each subsequent DLC character upon their release; characters may also be purchased individually for $3.99.

JUMP FORCE is currently available in the Americas for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PCs via STEAM. The JUMP FORCE Deluxe Edition is also currently available for Nintendo Switch.

Digital Pre-Orders Now Live for PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

IRVINE, Calif. – October 21, 2020 – SEGA of America today announced that Puyo Puyo™ Tetris^® 2 is now available for digital pre-order for PlayStation^®4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. SEGA also revealed details about Puyo Puyo™ Tetris^® 2’s new Skill Battle mode and online features that will be available at launch.

In Skill Battle mode, players will create teams of three from selectable characters in either Puyo Puyo or Tetris gameplay settings and use their unique skills to create the ultimate lineup.

Show Off Your Skills!

Each character starts out with a single specialty and learns more powerful skills as you play with them. Selecting characters with complementary skills becomes a key strategy for winning a Skill Battle match. As you play, you’ll pop Puyos and clear Lines, sending Garbage Puyos and Blocks to the other player’s board. When the Garbage falls, your opponent loses HP. If their HP hits 0, you win!!

New Features for Skill Battle

• Character Skills: Leverage powerful character skills to change the landscape of any Skill Battle match, from recovering HP to changing the color of Puyos to erasing Lines, and more.
• Level Up: Increase your character’s HP, MP, Attack, Defense, and Recovery by playing through the game’s Adventure mode.
• Item Cards: Power up your team with Item Cards to improve your character stats, with exclusive offerings tied to the game’s Launch Edition.

Test Your Might Online!

Puyo Puyo™ Tetris^® 2 offers fun for all types of players, including Leagues for experienced gamers and a Free Play mode for fun and casual gameplay.

Building onto Puzzle League from the previous game, three additional Leagues have been added: Tetris League, Puyo Puyo League, and Skill Battle League. These Leagues provide a competitive space where you can match your strategy and talents against other pros and see how you rank amongst the world’s best. Free Play, brought over from Puyo Puyo™ Tetris^®, lets you play at a more casual pace with any ruleset and without the pressure of rankings.

Online Features:

• Puzzle Leagues: Looking for a challenge? Puzzle League offers you specialized platforms for high-level competition: Puzzle League (free choice of Puyo Puyo or Tetris), Tetris League, Puyo Puyo League and Skill Battle League.
• Free Play: Fans of a more casual experience will enjoy Puyo Puyo™ Tetris^® 2’s Free Play online modes. Play with up to four players across Versus, Skill Battle, Swap, Fusion, Party and Big Bang modes, with customizable match settings. Create a room and invite your friends to play!
• Challenge Rank: You can share and compare scores with players around the world for various Challenge Modes, including Endless Fever, Endless Puyo, Tiny Puyo, Sprint, Marathon, and Ultra. Leaderboards will let you show off your own top score and you’ll be able to take stock of the competition.

Limited Time Launch Edition

Boost your strategy and power your team in Puyo Puyo™ Tetris^® 2’s brand-new Skill Battle mode with this pack of rare Item Cards as part of the game’s limited-time Launch Edition–including 3 special cards featuring items from the Sonic the Hedgehog series!

Post-Launch Content

December 8 is just the beginning of SEGA’s plans for Puyo Puyo™ Tetris^® 2. After launch, players can look forward to more game features, additional characters, and more! More information will be announced at a later date.

The Puyo Puyo™ Tetris® 2 Launch Edition is available for digital pre-order now for PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S; and for physical pre-order now on all console platforms for $39.99. We’ll have more to share regarding Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 digital pre-orders at a later date, as well as more details on the game’s Steam release, so stay tuned to the official Puyo Puyo accounts on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for further information.

About SEGA of America
SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. SEGA of America’s website is located at www.sega.com.

About the Tetris^® Brand
The Tetris^® brand is one of the leading and most distinctive video game brands and franchises in the world. Now after more than 35 years, the brand continues to be loved globally by people of all ages and all cultures. Billions of Tetris games are played online every year, and over 500 million Tetris mobile games have been downloaded to date. The Tetris brand’s global licensee network includes major video game publishers, including Nintendo and Sega, as well as many partners in electronics, toys, apparel, lifestyle goods, entertainment and more. Tetris Holding, LLC, is the owner of Tetris rights worldwide, and The Tetris Company, Inc. is its exclusive licensee. For the latest information about the Tetris brand and Tetris products, please visit www.tetris.com.

Reboot! – A Classic Magical Shooter

Stuttgart, Germany –  October 21st 2020 –  ININ Games is excited to announce news of BEEP’s side-scrolling shoot-em-up Cotton Reboot! to be released both digitally and physically on Sony PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch with a projected release date of Q1/2021 in Europe and North America.

Shoot-em-up with an adorable main character

A young witch called Nata de Cotton is hot headed, immature, overreacts and rides on a broomstick, accompanied by a fairy named Silk. Cotton is crazy about candies called “Willows”. Those candies are so good that she won’t let anything get in her way to get them. Talk about sugar cravings! 

Armed with explosive fire power, a cast of cunning enemies to confront and some enchanting and beautiful graphics sees this endearing title as one that enlightens the imagination. Cotton will embark on her journey through the game’s seven amazing colourful stages with the hope that she will be rewarded at the end. As you move through a graveyard with wormed eyeballs or through a forest with trees that are part human form, eyes and mouth, hails of bullets and triple lazer fire from Cotton’s latest weapon resource that can be swapped and changed throughout as an endless onslaught of enemies fill the screen with their own arsenal of power. Avoid and maneuvering becomes as important as straight shooting.

Remaster of an iconic “cute’em’up”

Cotton Reboot is an updated, remastered version of the classic and iconic “cute’em’up” Cotton: Fantastic Night Dreams with brand new features and updated visual designs. The game also features 3 game modes that include the X68000 original mode that faithfully emulates Sharp’s personal computer from the 1993 version. Arrange mode features 16:9 screens, redesigned graphics and characters. In Score attack mode the player competes for scores online within a limited time (2 minute and 5 minute mode can be selected).

Limited Edition with Special Offerings

In addition to the standard edition, along with its digital online store release, ININ Games will also publish Limited Editions of Cotton Reboot! Preorder for the Limited Editions are expected to start next month, while the preorder of the standard editions will follow soon after.

About ININ Games

ININ Games focuses on the digital and physical publishing of high-quality, feel-good retro and arcade games. ININ Games brings retro games to life and creates the classics of the future. They are best known for “Bubble Bobble 4 Friends”, “CrossCode”, “Darius Cozmic Collection”, Slaps and Beans” and “The Ninja Saviors – Return of the Warriors”. Numerous other milestones of classic gaming culture are in the planning and will be announced in the coming months. ININ Games is part of United Games Entertainment GmbH. For more information visit  http://inin.games. 

About BEEP

BEEP is a Japanese retro game store located in Akihabara, one of the country’s most famous electronics districts, selling retro games from home and abroad. BEEP is utilising its knowledge and expertise of retro games to expand its business activities into video game publishing, beginning with Cotton Reboot!

MOBA, Razer Edition Engineered to Help Young Gamers Perform Better While Protecting Their Eyes

CARLSBAD, Calif. (October 21, 2020) – GUNNAR Optiks – the preeminent force and No. 1 in gaming glasses – and licensing partner Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the launch of MOBA, Razer Edition, a pair of gaming glasses designed specifically for teens and young adults. The lightweight wrap-around frames are headset compatible and come with GUNNAR’s patented lens technology to help enhance performance and protect the eyes from blue light and symptoms associated with digital eye strain. 

A launch trailer showcasing the key features can be viewed here

“Razer has always embraced and supported our younger gaming fans with the products they need to fulfil their passion for playing,” said Addie Tan, Associate Director, Razer CEO’s Office. “Our multi-year partnership with GUNNAR has demonstrated a demand from adult gamers for quality gaming glasses that help them perform better while gaming. It is with great pleasure that we are now able to offer our younger gaming fans the same quality and protection in a pair of Razer branded gaming glasses designed specifically for them.” 

The specially designed MOBA, Razer Edition glasses feature a lightweight, stainless steel, wrap-around frame with slim Razer branded temples for headset comfort. The sleek frame comes with an adjustable nose pad for individual fit. It also comes with GUNNAR’s patented Amber lens in Natural-Focus which includes a smudge resistant coating, reduces glare, helps prevent dry eyes and blocks 65% of harmful blue light emitted from digital screens. MOBA, Razer Edition is also available in prescription.

“Gaming touches all demographics. As the use of technology and digital screens explodes across the globe, the younger generation is at risk more than ever in developing issues with their visual system due to heavy screen use,” said GUNNAR Optiks, Director of Marketing, Georgina Petrie. “My son is an avid Fortnite player and when he’s not schooling from home on his laptop, he’s on his phone or PS4 playing with his friends. Knowing he is wearing these gaming glasses gives me peace of mind that his vision is being protected by the most advanced gaming glasses available on the market.”  

Pioneering the standard for blue light protection with its “Blue Light Protection Factor™ (BLPF)”, GUNNAR created a lens protection scale similar to SPF in sun protection. Their wide range of lens tints include Clear, which blocks 35% blue light, Amber, which blocks 65% blue light, Sun, which blocks 90% blue light and Amber Max, for nighttime use, which blocks 98% of blue light and helps regulate sleep.  GUNNAR’s gaming glasses help combat the adverse effects of digital eye strain which can be experienced by players who game for long periods of time. GUNNAR also offers a wide range of computer, reading, prescription, sun and kid’s glasses.

MOBA, Razer Edition comes with a Razer-branded glasses pouch and cleaning cloth. MOBA can be purchased at GUNNAR.com and Amazon starting at $49.99, with a prescription option available starting at $199.99.

For more information on GUNNAR’s premium lineup of gaming and computer glasses, visit GUNNAR.com, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. For more information on Razer, visit Razer.com. 

About GUNNAR Optiks

Established in 2006, GUNNAR Optiks®, LLC is the expert in performance enhancing, blue light blocking glasses for all eyes and is considered the #1 in gaming.  Leading the way in cutting edge technology and design innovation, GUNNAR was the first company to secure a patent (# 9417460) for lenses that reduce digital eye strain and combat fatigue issues associated with the use of digital screens. GUNNAR’s lenses are Dr recommended and clinically proven to combat symptoms associated with digital eye strain. As the category pioneer, GUNNAR has established itself as preeminent force in gaming glasses and continues to expand its portfolio providing a wide selection of styles, protective lens types and focus options for everyone. These include gaming, computer, sunglasses and reading glasses, in addition to a new line of glasses specifically designed for teens and kids.

About Razer

 Razer™ is the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers.The triple-headed snake trademark of Razer is one of the most recognized logos in the global gaming and esports communities. With a fan base that spans every continent, the company has designed and built the world’s largest gamer-focused ecosystem of hardware, software, and services.Razer’s award-winning hardware includes high-performance gaming peripherals and Blade gaming laptops.Razer’s software platform, with over 100 million users, includes Razer Synapse (an Internet of Things platform), Razer Chroma™ RGB (a proprietary RGB lighting technology system), and Razer Cortex (a game optimizer and launcher).In services, Razer Gold is one of the world’s largest virtual credit services for gamers, and Razer Fintech is one of the largest offline-to-online digital payment networks in SE Asia.Founded in 2005 and dual-headquartered in Irvine (California) and Singapore, Razer has 17 offices worldwide and is recognized as the leading brand for gamers in the USA, Europe, and China. Razer is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 1337).

Die by the Blade Kickstarter Campaign Storms Through the First Week 

New gameplay video released to mark hitting 50% funding milestone

Košice, Slovak Republic – 21st October, 2020. Publisher Grindstone and developers Triple Hill Interactive and Toko Midori today announced that the Kickstarter campaign for the highly anticipated one-hit-kill sword fighting game Die by the Blade hit over 50% of its funding milestone in 5 days.  

The Kickstarter campaign is an important part of the Die by the Blade journey as it aims to engage with fans and build an active community to support the ongoing development of this exciting project. 

To celebrate this important milestone, the team has released a short gameplay trailer to give fans a taste of the tense gameplay experience they can expect when the game launches next year. 

There are many pledge levels with fantastic game inspired rewards available where fans can get involved, become backers and in turn help shape the future of this highly anticipated, spiritual successor to some of the best classic sword fighting games ever released.

The money raised through Kickstarter 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. If the campaign hits the stretch goals, then additional exciting content could be added like ranged weapons and different combat styles. 

On Thursday 22nd October, Peter Adamondy, Development Lead at Triple Hill Interactive, will be hosting a live Q&A session on the Die by the Blade Discord and Instagram channels at 6pm BST / 7pm CET / 1pm EST / 10am PST. Peter will be answering your questions on all things Die by the Blade from development to Kickstarter and the future roadmap leading to release. If you have any questions before backing this project, then this is the perfect opportunity to ask them!

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 blade 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.

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 

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.

All Things 5 During the 5 Days of the 5 Year Anniversary

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, October 21, 2020.  Independent developer Fatshark are proud to announce that the award-winning and multi-million selling Warhammer Vermintide series celebrate it’s five year anniversary on October 23.

Five Spectacular Years
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana. It’s been five years since we released the first Vermintide game on October 23, 2015, and we are happy to celebrate the fifth birthday with all gamers across the world. As we’re working from home, the cake has to wait, but we’re staying safe and playing Vermintide.

All Things Five
During the five year celebrations we are really milking the number five, just look below for some of the things we’re highlighting.

5 Heroes
5 Million Players*
5 Dollar Five Year Anniversary Packs
5 x 15% Discount on Vermintide**
555,555,555 Enemy Elimination Community Challenge

“What a ride! I can’t believe that it’s been five years since we released the first Vermintide game.” says Martin Wahlund, CEO Fatshark. “I want to thank everybody that has been playing since day one, or even earlier via betas, and at the same time invite everyone to join us for the five-year celebrations.”

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About Fatshark®

Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and established in 2007 independent developer Fatshark is comprised of a team of 80+ experienced games developers, who strive to create compelling interactive experiences. Apart from Warhammer: Vermintide 2, the team has previously developed titles including Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide, Lead and Gold, Krater and War of the Roses. For more information, visit www.fatsharkgames.com

About Games Workshop®

Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer®: Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniature soldiers, novels and model kits through more than 529 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.games-workshop.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including our publishing division ‘Black Library’ and our special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com.

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