Acclaimed Apple Original comedy “Mythic Quest,”from creators Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day and Megan Ganz,returns May 7, 2021
Apple TV+ unveils first look at the second season of the hit series,following its critically lauded premiere of the special episode,“Mythic Quest: Quarantine”
Today, at the Television Critics Association Winter 2021 Press Tour, Apple revealed a first look at the sophomore season of its hit workplace comedy “Mythic Quest,” and announced that the new season will make its much anticipated global debut on Friday, May 7, 2021 on Apple TV+.
With the quarantine finally over, season two of “Mythic Quest” finds everyone back in the office (well, almost everyone), attempting to build upon the success of Raven’s Banquet by launching an epic new expansion, but Ian (Rob McElhenney) and the newly promoted co-creative director, Poppy (Charlotte Nicdao), struggle with the game’s direction. Meanwhile, C.W. (F. Murray Abraham) reconciles some unresolved issues from his past, the testers (Ashly Burch and Imani Hakim) test the bounds of an office romance, and David (David Hornsby) loses yet another woman in his life as Jo (Jessie Ennis) leaves him to assist Brad (Danny Pudi).
All 10, half-hour episodes of “Mythic Quest” season one are available to stream at https://apple.co_MythicQuest. Apple TV+ is available on iOS devices, Apple TV, Mac, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, select Samsung smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku, and at https://tv.apple.com.
ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos Makes Landfall On SteamVR Compatible Devices
TOKYO – 20 Feb. 2021 – ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos, the sci-fi, anime-style adventure with a twisting narrative and difficult choices, is now available on SteamVR for Steam-compatible VR headsets. ALTDEUS is available for a launch week 10% discount, TOKYO CHRONOS owners can purchase ALTDEUS at a 20% discount, and a discounted CHRONOS Series bundle with both titles is also available for 25% off.
Fight to save humanity from the Meteoras, massive aliens who destroyed Earth’s surface, 200 years after the events of TOKYO CHRONOS. Step into the shoes of Chloe, an android who pilots mecha designed to protect humanity and eliminate its foes in epic battles with massive Rail Cannons. Explore the planet’s last refuge, Augmented Tokyo, in Adventure Mode, and interact with the residents of this underground city.
Every choice matters, with branching paths leading to many possible futures for Chloe, her AI assistant Noa, and the humans they protect. Use the Libra system to evaluate the impact of Chloe’s decisions at key moments. Deploy the Ariadne system to return to past choices, and rewrite the fate of humanity, with multiple endings to discover in a 15-20 hour campaign.
MyDearest assembled a roster of remarkable anime talent to bring ALTDEUS’ story to life, with full dubbing and subtitles in English and Japanese. Renowned character artist LAM and mecha designer I-IV contributed their specialties. Famous J-Pop singers set the stage for a heart-pumping soundtrack with an all-new song by ASCA (Fate/Apocrypha, Sword Art Online, TOKYO CHRONOS) called “DESIRE, and performances by R!N Gemie (PROMARE, Attack on Titan Season 2).
“Thank you to everyone who supported us so far, whether it be from playing TOKYO CHRONOS, ALTDEUS’s Oculus version, or anyone that’s just intrigued by the world we’re creating,” said Haruki Kashiwakura, game director, MyDearest. “We are proud of the overwhelmingly positive responses we got from the community with our Oculus release and know Steam VR’s thriving base will likewise have a memorable experience!”
ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos is available now on SteamVR for $29.99 with a discount available for owners of TOKYO CHRONOS. The game supports Valve Index, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Windows Mixed Reality headsets, and features English and Japanese voice acting and Chinese (Simplified), German, and French subtitles. ALTDEUS is also available on the Oculus Store for Oculus Quest, Oculus Quest 2, and Rift devices, and will release on PlayStation VR on April 15th.
MyDearest Inc. is one of the leading VR game developers in Japan with a passion for unconventional storytelling. Their desire to share intricate narratives and gripping VR experiences have taken their journey to the West with the release of their mystery adventure game TOKYO CHRONOS in 2019. After a successful Kickstarter campaign for TOKYO CHRONOS and accolades from Oculus, MyDearest Inc. sets its sights on global releases again with titles like ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos.
LOS ANGELES – FEB. 18, 2021 – Netmarble US,Inc.,(“Netmarble US”) the Los Angeles-based subsidiary of Netmarble Corp., a top global mobile game company, announced today that it has acquired a majority stake in the Los Angeles-based game developer Kung Fu Factory. As a result of the majority stake acquisition, the developer will officially become a subsidiary of Netmarble US.
Best known for their work on popular mobile titles like WWE: Champions, Kung Fu Factory is working closely with Netmarble US, along with the NBA and NBPA, on the production of NBA Ball Stars, the first publishing project of Netmarble US. Kung Fu Factory will also be responsible for the ongoing development of this new title, along with other future titles specifically published by Netmarble US.
“Kung Fu Factory has been a tremendous partner in the production of NBA Ball Stars and has been incredibly in sync with our vision for our first publishing project,” said Simon Sim, President of Netmarble US. “We’re thrilled to have a developer with such an impressive portfolio of work become part of the Netmarble US family, and we look forward to building our relationship as we continue to expand our publishing capabilities in the West.”
Since 2012, Netmarble US has serviced and supported the innovative mobile games like Lineage 2: Revolution and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross as it simultaneously pursued expansion through its own game publishing. Today’s investment into Kung Fu Factory is another step towards the company’s ongoing efforts as it continues to look for investment and acquisition opportunities that align with such business strategy of Netmarble US.
“Kung Fu Factory is delighted to officially be a part of the Netmarble US family, as their pedigree and success of supporting mainstream mobile gaming experiences enjoyed by millions of players speak for themselves,” said Ricci Rukavina, Founder/CEO of Kung Fu Factory. “We are eager to blow out the launch of NBA Ball Stars in a big way, and are looking forward to creating an amazing future with Netmarble US.”
Netmarble has previously announced that NBA Ball Stars will be released in the first quarter of this year through its fourth quarter and year-end financial results for 2020. More details on the majority stake acquisition, and information on Kung Fu Factory’s upcoming projects with Netmarble US, will be revealed at a later date. Please follow Netmarble US’s official LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter pages for more information.
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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
About Netmarble US
Netmarble US, Inc. is a subsidiary of Netmarble Corp. established in 2012 as part of the company’s commitment to Western expansion. Netmarble US, Inc. has extended the global audience for Netmarble’s innovative mobile games including MARVEL Future Fight, Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, and BTS WORLD by bringing these titles to players across North America, Europe and Latin America. Netmarble US, Inc. strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of games based on its powerful franchises, collaborations with IP holders worldwide, and new and future relationships with start-up and independent Western developers. More information can be found on the official website.
About Kung Fu Factory
Kung Fu Factory is a Los Angeles based game developer / publisher, created by childhood friends, Daryl Pitts and Ricci Rukavina. With over 80 Million downloads of its titles, the collective talent at Kung Fu Factory has created top grossing titles such as WWE: Champions, Adventure Time: Card Wars, Spongebob Moves in and the upcoming NBA Ball Stars. More information can be found on the official website.
Triple Vinyl OST Pre-Orders are also now available to pre-order on the G4F Records Store!
Friday the 19th of February, 2021, Angoulême, France. Today Headbang Club and Hound Picked Games are pleased to reveal that Double Kick Heroes be released physically on Nintendo Switch, limited to 900 standard edition and 1900 Steelbook edition, by Red Art Games. To accompany this release, the game’s incredible OST will also be released featuring all of the game’s tracks on a triple vinyl set through G4F-Records!
Being the hope of the last bastion of humanity, it’s time to jump into your Gundillac, Sheila and grab hold of the wheel – take on everything a post-apocalyptic, metal inspired rhythm shooter can throw at you, whilst moshing to the sickest heavy metal soundtrack in a game to date.
Key Facts :
More than 150,000 players across all versions
Double Kick Heroes was just nominated in the Best Audio category at the Pegases Awards.
Double Kick Heroes won “Best Indie” Gamescom 2017 and tons of other awards for gameplay and soundtrack.
50 track with international bands like Gojira, Ultra Vomit, Jinjer, Carpenter Brut, Psykup, Sidilarsen and featuring artists like Patrick Rondat, Bumblefoot, Volkor X, orchestrated by el famoso Elmobo.
A full story mode that’s accompanied by 50 kerranging songs, including the OST Volume 2 Update, by top artists such as Ultra Vomit, Volkorx, Gorod, Jinjer, Carpenter Brut and Gojira!
Unique Rhythm shooter mashup with incredibly detailed pixel art
5 difficulty settings to test even the most metal of metal head’s skills
Tons of accessibility options
Nintendo Switch Joy Con Alternative Motion Control Methods
Air drumming – Joy Con used as drumsticks, keeping in rhythm of game
Air beat – Can’t drum? No Problem! Stomp to the beat with your Joy Con
Want the all out motion controlled experience and really put that double kick pedal to the metal? Then it’s time to use two sets of Joy Con and play Double Air Kick style, one in your socks and one in your hands and drum and stomp your way through the apocalypse!
Vinyl Full Tracklisting:
Ultra Vomit – Kammthaar
Fundamental Wisdom of Chaos – The Scarecrow Paradox
Hell in Town – Cold
Anetheus – The End of the Day
Temnein – Against the Wave
Volkorx – This Fucking Means War
Zander Noriega – Enjoy the Silence
Louis Godart – Point of Entry
Kuabee – To the Sky
The Great Old Ones – When the Stars Align
Plug-In – Earthquake
Gorod – Tribute of Blood
Sildilarsen – On Va Tous Crever
Jinjer – Sit Stay Roll Over
Gojira – Remembrance
Carpenter Brut – Turbo Killer
Dan Terminus – Restless Destroyer
The Algorithm – Brute Force
Psykup – L’Autruche
Elmobo – Run For Your Lives
Elmobo – Double Kick Heroes
Elmobo – The Running Dead
Elmobo – The Road To Hell
Elmobo – Planet Error
Elmobo – Road Freak
Elmobo – Crush (feat. Jay Kloeckner)
Elmobo – Sawing Your Head Off (feat. PJ666)
Elmobo – We’re Gonna Rock Your Socks Off
Elmobo – Destroy And Race And Groove
Elmobo – Rust In The Wind (feat. Matt Dumas)
Elmobo – Die Untoten (feat. Olli Samsara)
Elmobo – Condemned To Slaughter (feat. Arno Strobl)
Elmobo – I’m Marching Now (feat. Matt Dumas)
Elmobo – Warriors Of The Badlands (feat. Ludo Faraill)
Elmobo – The Evil Zombies Do (feat. Franck Larigaudie, Fanalo and Mathieu Pascal)
Elmobo – Don’t Bite My Butt! (feat. Sab Elvenia)
Elmobo – Bloody Asphalt (feat. Yann Ligner and Bumblefoot)
Elmobo – Prepare To Meet Thy Doom
Elmobo – Demon Demon (feat. Sab Elvenia)
Elmobo – Flesh And Bones (feat. Benjamin Guerry)
Elmobo – Dawn Of The New Gods (feat. Vidda)
Elmobo – We Are the Devs
Elmobo – Personal Hell (feat. Sab Elvenia)
Elmobo – One of Us
Elmobo – Accuser
Elmobo – Mobula (feat. Volkor X and Patrick Rondat)
Elmobo – Pack Of Wolves (feat. Greg Bernadet)
Elmobo – Best Boss Battle Music Ever
Elmobo – Nothing But Dust (feat. H.RaM and Romeo Knight)
Elmobo – Lord Of Coucy (feat. Julien Nutz Deyres and Tobi Morelli)
Elmobo – Satan (feat. Thomas Menudier and Chee Salis)
Elmobo – Run for your souls
Elmobo – The End of the Road (feat. Jean Fontanille)
Elmobo – Genital Absolution (Live ’97)
About Headbang Club
Headbang is an artist collective of gamedev’s gone wild. They joined forces to create a METAL gamedev band and have finally released Double Kick Heroes and are now working on some top secret pixel art projects. More: http://headbang.club
About Hound Picked Games
Hound Picked Games, a subsidiary of global consultancy agency PR Hound, is a company set on helping indie studios realise their full potential releases. It specialises in hand-picking indie games that can benefit from the work of industry experts with over 50 years of experience in the business. More: https://www.houndpicked.com
Dive into Dreams on PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One & Series X, Nintendo Switch
MINNEAPOLIS — February 18, 2021 — Anodyne 2: Return to Dust, the deeply personal lo-fi 2D and 3D adventure game from developer Analgesic Productions and publisher Ratalaika Games S.L., begins a dreamy journey today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Anodyne 2 is also available on PC via Steam.
Nano Dust distorts the emotions and desires of the dreamy denizens of New Theland. To help save those afflicted, The Center creates people called Nano Cleaners, capable of shrinking down, entering beings, and removing the Nano Dust. One such Cleaner named Nova awakens, ready to scrub minds and win hearts.
Traverse a fantastical lo-fi 3D overworld that feels like a half-remembered dream rendered on a PlayStation 1. Drift across genres and tones, feeling whimsical one moment and tragic the next. Roam by foot or transform into a car to find those suffering from Dust, then shrink down to enter their mindscapes. Once inside, wield Nova’s Nano Vacuum to solve puzzles and battle bosses in top-down 2D dungeons inspired by SNES games to remove the Dust.
Deposit Dust to further expand the world and find new citizens to assist. Meet new characters who question the ways of Nova’s creators at The Center. What exactly is Nano Dust? How does it really affect everyone in New Theland? Nova’s curiosity just might lead her to a whole new perspective if she listens to her heart.
With only two creators behind Anodyne 2, each aspect of New Theland feels lovingly crafted. Unravel late-game secrets to explore cut levels and better understand the oft-understood world of game development with commentary straight from the devs. Wander through Marina Kittaka’s surreal dreamscapes accompanied by Melos Han-Tani’s eclectic, emotional soundtrack.
“Anodyne 2 is a unique sequel, accessible to newcomers and fans alike, filled with Marina and I’s peculiarities and design sensibilities,” said Melos Han-Tani, co-founder of Analgesic Productions. “Games as groundbreaking as Anodyne 2 rarely come along, and I guarantee you’ll find yourself affected by its emotional narrative and surprising mixture of 3D and 2D gameplay!”
Anodyne 2: Return to Dust is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 for $19.99 in English, French, German, Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Brazil), Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and Japanese. Cross-Buy and Smart Delivery ensure that PlayStation and Xbox purchases respectively have access to both current and next-gen versions of Anodyne 2.
Melos Han-Tani and Marina Kittaka founded Analgesic Productions to create games built around caring, human experiences relevant to the world’s present situation. The two are known for their previous work on All Our Asias, Even the Ocean, and Anodyne.
Based out of Spain, Ratalaika Games is an indie developer and publisher of 2D games for consoles and PC. Focused on helping other indie creators, the company offers console porting, localization and promotion services to spread the word about smaller studios to gamers all over the world.
Tales from the Borderlands® Coming to Nintendo Switch on March 24
The critically acclaimed adventure game – which recently re-launched on PlayStation and Xbox consoles, as well as on PC – arrives on Nintendo Switch next month
During yesterday’s Nintendo Direct, 2K and Nintendo announced that award-winning adventure game Tales from the Borderlands® will be available on the Nintendo Switch system for the first time starting March 24, 2021. All five original episodes will release as a single digital package. For assets, please visit newsroom.2k.com or borderlands.com.
In addition, the 2K Switch Summer Sale is on now, with cool digital savings on three of 2K’s best. For a limited time, save 50% on digital editions of Borderlands Legendary Collection and BioShock: The Collection, as well as 60% on digital editions of XCOM2. The 2K <3 Switch Winter Sale runs from February 18 until February 28, 2021.*
And in case you missed it, Tales from the Borderlands has already returned to multiple digital storefronts! The re-release version, which consolidates all five original episodes into a single package, is now available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. You can also play the game on your Xbox Series X|S or PlayStation 5 via backwards compatibility. Catch the Tales from the Borderlands re-launch trailer here.
Originally released as a series of five episodes between November 2014 and October 2015, Tales from the Borderlands is a choice-driven narrative adventure game that takes place between the events of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands 3. Experience this beloved story from the perspectives of two protagonists, thrown together in an unlikely partnership as they try to recover a mountain of money that each believes is theirs.
Fiona is a full-time con-artist who has been scheming to make a fortune selling a fake Vault Key. Rhys—who you might know from Borderlands 3 as the Atlas Corporation CEO—is an ambitious Hyperion employee who idolizes the recently deceased Handsome Jack and is in the market for a Vault Key. The deal they strike goes bad in ways that could only happen in the Borderlands, wreaking all kinds of mayhem. How the rest of the story plays out is up to you, as you make choices during explosive action scenes and conversations with familiar characters like Moxxi, Zer0, Marcus, and Claptrap.
Tales from the Borderlands is a crucial chapter in Borderlands canon, so if you haven’t yet experienced its chaotic, emotional journey, now’s the perfect time. This re-release includes all five of the original episodes in one package:
Episode 1 – Zer0 Sum
Episode 2 – Atlas Mugged
Episode 3 – Catch a Ride
Episode 4 – Escape Plan Bravo
Episode 5 – The Vault of the Traveller
Though episodes won’t be available for purchase individually, you also won’t need to wait for each subsequent episode to release, and if you have an existing save file, you can pick up where you left off on the same platform. Note that cross-generation save transfers within the same console family are supported for the new Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 consoles.
Tales from the Borderlands andBorderlands 3are available now. For assets and additional information, please visit newsroom.2k.com.
Tales from the Borderlands is developed by Telltale Games and Virtuos for 2K. Borderlands 3 is developed by Gearbox Software for 2K. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
*Discounts based on suggested retail price. 50% off offer available for digital editions of Borderlands: Legendary Collection & BioShock: The Collection on Nintendo Switch. 60% off offer available on for digital editions of XCOM2 Collection on Nintendo Switch. Offer valid through February 28, 2021. Terms apply.
The Latest in GTA Online: Free New Dinka Verus Off-Roader, Double Rewards in Contact Missions, Open Wheel Races and Biker Sell Missions, Tee and Mask Unlock, Peyote Plants, and More
Plus Double Rewards for Open Wheel Races, Contact Missions, and More
Over the course of the next four weeks, we are celebrating the passion and dedication of the GTA Online community throughout a year unlike any other with a slew of new gifts, bonuses, and much more. It all kicks off this week, so jump into GTA Online to pick up the all-new Dinka Verus for no cost from Warstock Cache & Carry for a limited time, through March 3rd.
The Dinka Verus is a resilient off-roader that can withstand a barrage of brutal rolls, savage spins, and implausibly catastrophic head-ons. Of course, its exposed driver can’t. But keep in mind that it’s a two-seater, so you can share the injuries with your buddy. For two weeks only, civilians can claim their free Dinka Verus from Warstock Cache & Carry.
2X GTA$ and RP on Contact Missions, Open Wheel Races, and Biker Sell Missions Business is booming in Southern San Andreas — so much so that networking nowadays is as easy as answering a phone call or text message on your iFruit. All Contact Missions are dishing out double rewards until February 24th. You can also request these Missions by calling a trusted Contact or launch your Mission of choice by hitting Pause > Online > Jobs > Rockstar Created > Missions.
Open Wheel Races combine the finest in human engineering with animal-like reflexes. There’s also money to be won out on those tracks: more specifically, double the usual prize purse and RP payouts. Slide your helmet on and keep an eye on your tire health to avoid a costly blowout.
If your Biker Businesses are overflowing with product, it might be time to offload. Leather up and take advantage of double pay on all Biker Sell Missions through February 24th.
Unlock the Dinka Tee and Neon Stitch Emissive Mask To celebrate the release of the Verus, get your brand coordination on point with the free Dinka Tee, awarded for playing at any point this week.
Completing any Casino Work over the next seven days will also bag you the Neon Stitch Emissive Mask. Give Ms. Baker a call on your iFruit to get started, and come back after March 1st to receive your award (all awards should be delivered within 72 hours).
Trippin’ Out Those who stray from the beaten path have reported sightings of rare Peyote Plants blooming in the wild, as well as hellish visions, beastly transformations, and far-out lessons about the meaning of life, man. Consume at your own risk.
Tripled Salaries for Associates and Bodyguards With all these highfalutin operations going down on the mainland, these are good times to be a hired gun. SecuroServ is tripling Bodyguards and Associates’ salaries this week, so your palms will be greased accordingly.
On the Podium This Week: Överflöd Tyrant If you find yourself visiting The Diamond Casino & Resort this week, make sure to show the Lucky Wheel some love by giving it a spin. Who knows, you could walk away with GTA$, RP, clothing, plus all sorts of mystery prizes. This week the Överflöd Tyrant, a veritable Category Four storm on wheels, is on the podium.
Discounts There are myriad sales on offer across Los Santos this week, including half off the Master Penthouse Suite atop The Diamond, as well as all MC Clubhouses and Businesses and the Arena Workshop.
If you’re looking to deck a vehicle out in sponsors and face off against physics, all Open Wheel Racecars are 40% off, not to mention discounts on vehicles of all shapes and sizes.
Select Properties — 50% off
• Master Penthouse Suite • MC Clubhouses • MC Businesses • Arena Workshop
• RC Bandito — 50% off • Invade and Persuade Tank — 50% off • BF Ramp Buggy — 50% off • Mammoth Thruster — 50% off • RO-86 Alkonost — 25% off • Grotti Italia RSX — 25% off
Prime Gaming
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.
The Most Realistic MotoGP Ever Is Ready To Cross The Finish Line
Sydney, Australia, February 19th, 2021 – Milestone and Dorna Sports S.L. areproud to announce MotoGP™21, the next chapter of the amazing two-wheeled racing simulation games that continue the franchise’s great history. Coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC, Steam and Epic Games Store,MotoGP™21 is set to launch on April 22nd, 2021.
Featuring the 2021 Official Season and enriched by the power of next generation consoles, MotoGP™21 is ready to change gear and race at speed, delivering an experience without precedents.
A brand-new progressive and strategic Managerial Career mode, smartest and advanced Neural AI and real-life gameplay improvements will enhance simulation vibes and the players’ feeling of immersion in the game. This year, MotoGP™ feels more real than ever!
A truly MotoGP™ experience
The new edition of Managerial Career allows players to delve deeply into the managing experience, making some new features available both on and off the track. Building the best team possible and customising the bike are keys to success. Being fast on track is now all up to you!
The Personal Manager leads the staff, helping riders to look for new, prestigious contracts from the best teams in the championship. At their side the Chief Engineer is working for increasing Research Points, earned weekly or during Free Practice sessions. Last but not least, the Data Analyst is in charge of finding the perfect balance for each development area to progress, in order to make all the staff effective and dynamic. Those elements have been added aiming to create the deepest and most complete career experience ever. And what about starting from the bottom with a Junior Team? Well, the path will be harder but at the same time more personal. Hiring the right people is always fundamental for success, starting from the Team Manager, who will look for new sponsorship and riders, and all the way up to the Technical Director who manages the R&D department for junior bikes. Of course, don’t forget to hire a rider, a talented young star to lead the team to the top of the ladder.
In both cases, the bike is the protagonist and in MotoGP™ 21 the customisation is moving another step close to reality. Assign your staff members to any of the bike development branches and invest your R&D Points to improve Engine Power, Aerodynamics, Frame and the most important Electronic features, such as Traction Control, Brake, Anti Wheelie and Power Mapping. And of course, even the look of the bike is important, that’s why MotoGP™ once again features an editor divided into five main categories: Helmet, Livery, Suit, Stickers and Racing Number.
The future of the two-wheeled gaming experience is here
We promised a realer experience l than ever, and the Managerial Career is only one of the improvements this year. The gameplay also has some iconic new features to present: the goal is to create an electrifying, strategic and adrenaline-fuelled racing simulation that players have never played before.
Bike Retrieval Sequence. Once you fall, you’ll no longer automatically respawn on track. You’ll have to get up and get back on your bike, as fast as you can. Pay attention to how you take corners!
Brake Temperature. Riding is not only a matter of speed, but also of strategy. Monitoring the temperature of your brakes is the key to always having the situation under control. If they are too hot or too cold they risk losing their effectiveness.
Long Lap Penalty. Finally, the feature is coming to the MotoGP™ videogame franchise, meaning that penalties can now be more specific.
Bike Suspension System Revised. The level of realism is increasing again. This feature is dedicated to all the bike simulation lovers!
As 2021 is the year of next generation consoles, MotoGP™21 is also ready to deliver some unmissable additions. Players who play the game on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X will enjoy Dynamic Resolution up to 4K, along with 60FPS. The overall quality is significantly improved and the enhanced lighting creates a world that transmits all the sensation of a real race. Loading times are faster and for those who can’t live without the thrill of competition, online races are now up to 22 riders. Finally, like a wheelie at the finish line, PlayStation Players will enjoy the amazing feature of the PS5 DualSense™, including Haptic Feedback and Adaptive triggers.
The final piece is the next level of ANNA. Our revolutionary AI based on machine learning is back with additional improvements in order to race against faster, smarter and more accurate opponents than ever, making the offline experience equal to a real race.
And this is just the beginning! MotoGP™21 will only get bigger and better over the months thanks to some new content that will be introduced through patches. Day one is only the beginning of the race!
MotoGP™21 will be released on April 22nd, 2021 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC, Steam and Epic Games Store.
Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest established racing game developers in the world. The 200+ people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™, MXGP and Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, as well as its own IPs RIDE and Gravel. For more information please visit www.milestone.it
About Koch Media
The Koch Media Group is a global developer, publisher and distributor of video games, VR games, gaming hardware and merchandise.
The group’s publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe, America, Australia and Asia. Koch Media has more than 25 years of experience in the digital media business and has risen to become a leading global publishing partner. The Koch Media Group runs a multi-label strategy with fully owned publishing units such as Deep Silver, Milestone, Vertigo Games and Ravenscourt which publish games for consoles, PC and VR platforms across all physical and digital channels.
Additionally, as global publishing partner Koch Media has formed long-term multi-national publishing collaborations with numerous game publishers including Bethesda, Capcom, Codemasters, Konami, Koei Tecmo, Sega, Square Enix, Warner Bros and many others. With its parent company in Höfen, Austria, and the Publishing HQ in Munich, Germany, Koch Media owns local publishing companies in Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Australia, the United States as well as Japan and Hong Kong.
The Koch Media Group owns ten game development studios: Deep Silver Volition (Champaign, IL / USA), Deep Silver Dambuster Studios (Nottingham / UK), Deep Silver Fishlabs (Hamburg / Germany), Warhorse Studios (Prague / Czech Republic), Milestone (Milan / Italy), Voxler (Paris / France), Vertigo Games (Rotterdam /The Netherlands) and Flying Wild Hog (Warsaw, Rzeszów, Cracow / Poland). Additionally, the Koch Media Group collaborates with numerous independent development studios around the world.
Part of the Koch Media Group is also Koch Films, a European independent film distributor with business primarily in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy as a cinema, TV, online and Home Entertainment distributor. The Koch Media Group also owns Gaya Entertainment, a leading video game merchandise company in Munich, Germany, and the Quality Assurance Facility in Olomouc, Czech Republic.
Ghostrunner’s High-Speed Cyborg Ninja Action Soars to Consoles with a New Demo
CALABASAS, Calif. — Feb. 18, 2021 — A new console demo for Ghostrunner, the first-person cyberpunk parkour action game from publishers All in! Games and 505 Games as well as developers One More Level, 3D Realms, and Slipgate Ironworks™, launches today on Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.
Experience the half-million selling “Action Game of 2020” nominee for free. Become the Ghostrunner, an agile cybernetic ninja equipped with a deadly katana and grappling hook. Vault from rooftop to rooftop and cleave through cyborgs in one-hit-one-kill combat, respawning instantly so momentum never wanes. Master the ways of the blade, learn powerful new abilities, and discover the dark secrets behind humanity’s last remaining tower-city.
Dash and slash through the first level of Ghostrunner, then compare completion time with other players. Optimize routes, learn enemy sightlines, and master the art of wallrunning and extreme precision.
Ghostrunneris available now on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC for the regular price of $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99. The PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch versions of Ghostrunner are published by H2 Interactive in Asia.
*PS4 demo will be available in Korea and South East Asia, including Hong Kong and Taiwan, from Feb. 26th, while the release date of Nintendo Switch demo in the mentioned territories will be communicated soon by H2 Interactive.
For Honor Celebrates Fourth AnniversaryReleases Shovel Knight Content & Announces Year 5
Sydney, Australia — February 19, 2021 — This week, Ubisoft celebrates For Honor’s fourth anniversary by announcing For Honor’s Year 5: Year of the Covenants. Following four years of continuous content updates and improvements, Year 5 brings an additional year of content to the game while continuing the narrative arc that began in Year 4. The Year of the Covenants will officially kick off on March 11, and more information on Year 5 Season 1 will come at a later date.
The content roadmap for the upcoming year includes four themed seasons bringing new customization items, two new Heroes – with one Hero to be released during Year 5 Season 2 and another to be released during Year 5 Season 4 – as well as in-game events offering players new ways to enjoy the game and a Battle Pass for each season.
In addition, For Honor introduces an in-game crossover with Yacht Club Games’ Shovel Knight ™, available now for all players. Players can dig into Shovel Knight-themed content including a Shovel Drop Emote and 3 Illustrious Outfits, each featuring Ornaments, Mood Effects, Symbols, and more. The Emote will be available for 10,000 Steel, and the Outfits will be available for 15,000 to 20,000 Steel each; all items can be purchased via the in-game store from now until March 4.
Launched in February 2017, For Honor will now enter its fifth year of post-launch support. With a roster of 28 Heroes – including the recently launched Gryphon – as well as seven multiplayer modes, a story campaign and an unlimited PvE mode, For Honor offers a variety of content for those looking to storm the battlefield. With more than 25 million players, For Honor is available on PlayStation®4, Xbox One consoles, Windows PC, and Ubisoft’s subscription service, Ubisoft+*. For Honor is playable on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility.
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About For Honor
Developed by Ubisoft Montreal in collaboration with other Ubisoft studios,** For Honor offers an engaging campaign and thrilling multiplayer modes. Players embody warriors of the four great factions – the bold Knights, the brutal Vikings, the deadly Samurai and the fearsome Wu Lin – fighting to the death on intense and believable melee battlefields. The Art of Battle, the game’s innovative combat system that puts players in total control of their warriors, allows them to utilize the unique skills and combat style of each hero to vanquish all enemies who stand in their way.
**Associate Ubisoft studios include Quebec, Toronto and Blue Byte. Additional development from Studio Gobo.
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.
About Shovel Knight
Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. It’s a hot mashup of new and old! You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this land with two goals: to defeat the evil Enchantress and quest for his lost beloved. He wields a Shovel Blade: a multipurpose weapon whose techniques have now been lost to the ages. Always honest and helpful, Shovel Knight is a shining example of the code of Shovelry: Slash Mercilessly and Dig Tirelessly!
About Yacht Club Games
Yacht Club Games is an independent game studio composed of fun-loving gaming geniuses who have dedicated their lives to video games. They are committed to creating fun and challenging games that tug at your heartstrings and delight you with levity and charm. Their flagship series, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, is a compilation of five pixel-perfect stand-alone adventures: Shovel of Hope, Plague of Shadows, Specter of Torment, King of Cards, and Shovel Knight Showdown. They are also known for publishing Mechanical Head Studio’s 2D ninja action platformer, Cyber Shadow. Founded in 2013, Yacht Club Games’ headquarters is located in Los Angeles, California.
