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FOREIGN TRIBES OFFER NEW STRATEGIC POSSIBILITIES IN ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV: DIPLOMACY AND STRATEGY EXPANSION PACK

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FOREIGN TRIBES OFFER NEW STRATEGIC POSSIBILITIES IN ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV: DIPLOMACY AND STRATEGY EXPANSION PACK

Unique Events Unfold in the Newly Revealed ‘Switch Kingdoms’ Mode!

Hertfordshire, 25th September 2020 – KOEI TECMO Europe and famed developer Kou Shibusawa today revealed fresh information for Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV: Diplomacy and Strategy Expansion Pack, ahead of its Winter launch. The expansion pack is set for release digitally on the PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System and Windows PC via Steam®, while also making its series debut as the first ruler-based Romance of The Three Kingdoms game on Nintendo Switch™.

The Diplomacy and Strategy Expansion Pack allows players to interact with cities of foreign tribes, including the tribes of Wuhuan, Xianbei, Qiang, Nanman and Shanyue. While it has always been important to deal with conflicts in the central areas of China, now players must think twice about strategies on the borders where tense battles can now emerge.

If players decide to open trade with the foreign tribes of the region, they can send envoys to develop their relations after acquiring certain geographic advantages. For example: conquering Yo Province allows friendships to form with Wuhuan, while conquering Bing Province allows strong relations to form with Xianbei. Players will also have the choice to deploy their troops to conquer these tribes.

Once players form strong relations with, or successfully conquer the tribe, an Outlander Officer will join their forces. These extremely powerful officers utilize the “Siyi” formation to gain the upper hand in mountainous areas or forests. In fact, each tribe has a unique trait assigned to them — Qiang officers can activate “Bow Cavalry”, while Xianbei officers are equipped with “War Chariot”. Strategically recruiting Outlander Officers with desired traits will be pivotal in unifying China, while ensuring the officer’s conditions are favourable will ensure they do not leave the ally forces, as these units can easily turn on the player’s forces if their relationship changes for the worst.

Also announced today for the Diplomacy and Strategy Expansion Pack was the new “Switch Kingdoms” mode. When starting a new scenario in this new mode, the location of forces will be randomly shuffled causing events to unfold in fresh new ways.

For all of the latest information on Romance of The Three Kingdoms XIV: Diplomacy and Strategy Expansion Pack, check out the official site, ‘Like’ us on www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames, and Follow us on Twitter @koeitecmoeurope.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com

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Mafia: Definitive Edition Review

Mafia: Definitive Edition

Developer: Hangar 13
Publisher: 2K
Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows (Reviewed)
Release Date: 25 September 2020
Price:  $39.99 USD/$69.95 AUD – Available Here

Video Review

Overview

While the inevitable Mafia 4 project is still shrouded in mystery, Hangar 13 has turned its sights on the previous three titles in the franchise. While Mafia 2 and 3 received simple remasters, Mafia: Definitive Edition is a more ambitious remake of the original 2002 title. The game uses an updated version of the Mafia 3 engine to breath new life into Lost Haven. The game also received an expanded story, new gameplay content, and quality of life features.

Story

Mafia’s plot has aged well for the most part. It is a gritty story with no real good guys in sight. The plot fits in well with mafia films and is still enjoyable to this day. There are a few lines of dialogue that now borders on the edge of being racially inappropriate, but it’s important to keep the game’s 1930s setting  in mind and the fact that what is acceptable has changed in the last 18 years.  

The updated story feels a little more fleshed out as certain parts have been expanded, while other parts have been completely rewritten to make more sense. More importantly, the dialogue has been given a good polish. The result in a smoother and more believable story.  

Gameplay

While Hangar 13 practically gutted the house and replaced the innards, the foundation of Mafia is still intact. The game is a linear action-shooter with some open world elements during the missions. The mission structure is heavily guided, with players being moved from one story mission to the next without a serious chance to do side missions. The action tends to be well paced due to a balanced mix of shooting, stealth, and driving segments. There are a few sections in the game that are frustrating as they must be done right early in the mission, otherwise the player is just dragging out inevitable failure. The escape from St. Michael’s Church is an excellent example.

The combat is enjoyable, but it is showing its age. The shooting is tuned for mass market appeal with a slight lean towards realism. There is a passable cover system, but it feels a little awkward to use. Enemy AI puts up a decent fight, though their strategy emphasizes holding their ground and keeping the player pinned in one place. The mêlée combat is the blandest part of Mafia: Definitive Edition’s combat. While its simplistic approach would be tolerable in small doses, there are enough mêlée segments to make brawls dull.

Driving is still an enjoyable venture in Mafia. Handling is very forgiving and is squarely in the arcade camp. There is a large roster of period appropriate cars to find throughout the city. The Definitive Edition also marks the introduction of motorcycles to the game. Lost Haven’s roads tend to be very narrow, so the ability to zip between cars is a welcome addition.

The quality of life changes added to the game is a major reason why Mafia: Definitive Edition holds its own in 2020. The ability to skip drives between mission objectives feels like Hangar 13 is openly embracing Mafia’s linear action-shooter nature by keeping the action moving at a quick pace. Originally, Mafia was known to have one of the strictest police behaviour in its time, with police fining and eventually arresting players for more mundane infractions like running red lights and driving over the speed limit. It seems like the public didn’t take to realism so kindly considering the harsh enforcement was dropped in Mafia 2. Players can now pick between the original Mafia ruleset or the more lenient one adopted by later titles in the options menu.

The controls likely aged the worst. On the PC, functions are spread out over a lot of keys. There are some rarely used ones that could easily be doubled up with the game automatically deciding the right function based on context. Side buttons on the mouse can’t be bound, so it’s like playing on a mouse from 2002 all over again. Elements of the controls are still controller-centric, such as the item wheels designed for thumbsticks and the separate keys for thrown objects.

Visuals

Mafia: Definitive Edition offers solid, modern graphics. The art team has done a fantastic job updating the environment. When viewed side by side with the original game, the world feels more alive. Rural environments are lusher instead of looking like a green desert. The cityscape has more diversity and detail, feeling less like a neighbourhood of copy-pasted assets. The graphics fall a little short compared to the near perfect realism of fresh AAA titles. The models and textures look great, and PC users will have access to a high-resolution texture pack to boot. The animations are a little weaker. It might be an issue related to lack of variety, but many death animations are inappropriate for the actions leading up to the NPC’s untimely end.

Audio

The audio experience is enjoyable. The sound effects are good, though directionality can be over-exaggerated at times for headphone users. The music was rescored for the Definitive Edition. The new soundtrack is an excellent mix of period music and cinematic video game scores. The voice acting was also redone as new dialogue was added to the game. The voice acting is strong, but there is a clear divide in skill level between main characters. Many actors decided to adopt accents to reflect the diversity of Lost Haven, but some are unable to maintain them in a consistent manner. Paulie’s voice actor is probably the worst for consistency as Paulie’s distinctive nasally tone varies wildly between scenes and even between lines. On the other hand; Tommy, Don Salieri, and Frank’s voice actors give very strong performances that help carry their less skilled colleagues.

Overall

Mafia: Definitive Edition is a shining example of how a game should be remade. While there are a few issues related to the PC port, animation quality, and how well the gameplay has aged; the updates were focused on maintaining the spirit of game while bringing it into the modern era. It would have been easy for Hangar 13 to port the game to the new engine, slap on a shiny coat of paint, and call it a remake. Instead, all aspects of Mafia were revamped to modern standards, from small quality of life features to completely re-recording the voice acting. The loving care Hangar 13 put into the game makes Mafia: Definitive Edition a worthy pick for veteran gamers looking to relive the nostalgia of the early 2000’s and new gamers looking to finally experience one of the best mafia-games to be released.

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ALL HANDS ON DECK: PORT ROYALE 4 – OUT NOW

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ALL HANDS ON DECK: PORT ROYALE 4 – OUT NOW

Seafaring trade sim crosses the date line on PC, PS4, Xbox One,
launch trailer and screenshots available

Sydney, Au – (25th September, 2020) – Publisher Kalypso Media and developer Gaming Minds Studios today shared that seafaring trade simulator Port Royale 4 is out today on PC via SteamPlayStation 4, and digitally for Xbox One. A link to the launch trailer is available above.

Port Royale 4 is the ultimate trading simulator, offering a 12 million square kilometre playground of pristine 17th Century Caribbean scenery to both settle and explore. Players can create intricate production lines spanning multiple territories while fulfilling tasks for their nation’s viceroy to earn fame, accrue wealth and upgrade their settlements with an assortment of ships and buildings.

Those interested in a more action-focused experience can opt to attack rival nations, targeting their fleets and settlements while keeping a keen eye for pirates and other privateers who might be looking to do the same. Port Royale 4 also features a series’ first turn-based approach to naval combat, allowing up to 10 ships to do battle with onboard artillery and special tactics unique to each nation.

Port Royale 4 is out now on PC via SteamPlayStation 4, and digitally for Xbox One, with a Nintendo Switch version set to dock in 2021.

Review keys are available on request.

Information
Title: Port Royale 4
Platforms: Windows PC, PlayStation®4, Xbox One
Developer: Gaming Minds Studios
Genre: Trade simulation
Release: 25/09/2020, Nintendo Switch™ (2021)
Hashtag: #PortRoyale4

Information:
In Port Royale 4, set sail and join the colonial powers of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands in their fight for supremacy of the Caribbean in the 17th century. Take control of a colony as a young and ambitious governor and learn what it takes to manage and grow a small settlement into a bustling trader city.

Develop production chains connecting multiple islands and create complex trade routes across the Caribbean, covering the ever-growing needs of multiple cities. Make use of the detailed sea map to avoid stormy weather regions, cliffs or shallow waters. Fulfil tasks for your nation’s viceroy, earning more fame to unlock town buildings, ships and more. Conquer the cities of rival nations or hunt down their fleets with a letter of marque while also keeping a keen eye out for pirates and other privateers.

Introducing: naval battles! For the first time in series’ history, combat encounters are turn-based, with up to 16 ships battling at once. Turn the tide with tactical captain manoeuvres to ensure a glorious victory each and every fight.

Features:

  • Choose from four colonial powerhouses: England, France, Spain and the Netherlands, each providing different benefits and unique gameplay styles
  • Four single player campaigns following each nation on a path to glory
  • Appoint a leader from four different character classes: The Explorer, Merchant, Buccaneer and Pirate
  • Establish and manage trade with 60 Caribbean cities in a huge game world
  • Navigate cliffs, shallow waters and stormy weather regions to optimize your trade routes
  • Choose from 50 buildings to produce goods such as rum and luxuries
  • Construct town buildings with neighbourhood effects to optimize productivity and manage the happiness of your citizens
  • Sail 18 historically authentic ships from the late 16th and 17th centuries
  • Engage in tactical, turn-based naval battles with powerful captains
  • Unlock licences, building permits, new buildings and ships by growing reputation within your chosen nation

For more information, please visit www.kalypsomedia.com

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About the Kalypso Media Group
Kalypso Media Group GmbH is a fully independent publisher, developer and marketer of interactive entertainment software with 100 employees in 8 locations in Germany, England and the United States, including Kasedo Games, Kalypso Media’s digital-first label, and three development studios – Realmforge Studios (Munich), Gaming Minds Studios (Gütersloh) and Claymore Game Studios (Darmstadt).

Specializing in developing strategy games for a global audience on all modern platforms, Kalypso Media’s IP portfolio includes the full rights to the Tropico series, Commandos, Port Royale, Dungeons, Sudden Strike, and RailwayEmpire. Kalypso Media’s recent releases are Commandos 2 – HD Remaster and Praetorians – HD Remaster, Railway Empire – Nintendo Switch™ Edition, Dungeons 3 – Complete Collection and Port Royale 4. Upcoming releases include Spacebase Startopia (Spring 2021). Kasedo Games’ recent releases include Filament. Upcoming releases include Distant Kingdoms.

More information about the Kalypso Media Group is available at www.kalypsomedia.com.

Meridiem Games and Quantic Dream Announce Fahrenheit: 15th Anniversary Edition on PlayStation® 4

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Retail boxed edition available in Europe and Australia in late 2020

Madrid, Spain – 25th September, 2020. Meridiem Games is thrilled to announce a collaboration with French developer Quantic Dream to manufacture and distribute the physical boxed edition of Fahrenheit: 15th Anniversary Edition for PlayStation®4.

For over two decades Quantic Dream, founded by industry visionary David Cage, is best known for their use of cutting edge motion capture technology to create story driven interactive dramas including the critically acclaimed titles Heavy Rain™, Beyond: Two Souls™ and Detroit: Become Human™.

The collaboration will see Meridiem Games manufacture and distribute a boxed version of Fahrenheit: 15th Anniversary Edition for PlayStation®4 which will be available to buy in retail stores across Europe and Australia. Meridiem Games work with developers to publish and manufacture physical boxed products of their games and distribute to retail stores across International territories.

Available in late November, Fahrenheit: 15th Anniversary Edition will include a specially created case and sleeve, a sticker set, high quality printed artbook and a special letter written by the Quantic Dream team behind the original game. This boxed edition will retail for £24.99 / €29.99.

About Fahrenheit

Fahrenheit is a story driven interactive drama played in both first and third person perspectives. New York City is stunned by a series of brutal slayings that all follow the same pattern: ordinary people possessed by a supernatural force causing them to commit murder. The story follows Lucas Kane who finds himself hunted by police detectives Carla Valenti and Tyler Miles after fleeing the scene of one such murder with no memory of what happened. What follows, is a thrilling, story driven adventure where your choices have a direct effect on how the story unfolds.

The PlayStation®4 retail boxed version of Fahrenheit: 15th Anniversary Edition will be available in late November 2020 for £24.99 / €29.99 and is available to pre-order in specialist gaming stores now.

For more information on Meridiem Games please visit the official site at www.meridiem-games.com

About Meridiem Games

Meridiem Games is an independent company working on the distribution and publishing of videogames in all platforms. All the members of Meridiem Games´ team are players who are looking to satisfy the final client, the gamer. That is why we bring to you all kind of games, from AAA to Indie projects. This is our target, this is Meridiem Games. Click here if you want to be updated about us. https://meridiem-games.com/

About Quantic Dream Quantic Dream is an award-winning French video game developer and publisher established in Paris in 1997 by industry veteran David Cage. The studio was founded to create AAA games with a focus on emotional, interactive storytelling and has been at the forefront of innovation in narrative, popularizing the genre of choice-dependent stories while consistently driving technological innovation within the gaming space. https://www.quanticdream.com/en

CROSSROADS INN ANNIVERSARY EDITION WILL LAUNCH ON OCTOBER 22

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WARSAW, POLAND – September 25 – Klabater is delighted to announce a special edition of the Crossroads Inn game. The Anniversary Edition will be available on the 22nd October on STEAM, GOG, Humble Store, and other PC digital stores. The game’s definitive edition brings tons of improvement, new content, and debuts at an original price (24,99 USD/EUR).

Since its release in October 2019, Crossroads Inn became Klabater’s best-seller, with a strong and committed community. Though the game struggled with technical issues shortly after the launch, it became a fantasy sim fans’ favorite. Starting from October 22, exactly one year after the original launch, Crossroads Inn will officially become Anniversary Edition, which will include:

  • An epic campaign, Sandbox mode, and dozen of scenarios
  • Pests & Puppies DLC with lovely pets and malicious pests
  • The Pit DLC – open an underground basement and run all kinds of illegal activities
  • Hooves & Wagons DLC – guests now own horses and bring wagons with them
  • Bath & Beauty DLC offering beautiful bathtubs and bathrooms
  • Crops & Harvest DLC (new content!): time to gather crops and feast!
  • Digital goodies pack: unique cookbook, soundtrack, all sketches and concepts that were used during development
  • FLCs and event-related items
  • New bard and a new adventurer
  • Chinese language support! – Crossroads Inn turned out to be an indie hit on Chinese market and along with Anniversary Edition lands a Chinese (simplified) version of the game!

Among the most significant improvements to the base game Anniversary Edition will offer:

  • New Pathfinding & AI – no more blocking on stairs, no more horses trying to reach stables through Inn’s main hall;)
  • Engine Performance – A lot of performance-related issues will be eliminated by upgrading the game’s Esenthel engine to its latest version. We have joined forces with Greg Slazinski, a creator of the engine. Big thanks, Greg!
  • UI & TutorialCrossroads Inn is not an easy game, especially for beginners. This is why devs are now working on an extensive help system that includes better UI, loads of tips available through loading screens, innkeeper journal, and in-game tutorials.

Most importantly, anyone who owns the original game will receive an Anniversary Edition upgrade for free on 22nd October!

It is hard to believe, but Crossroads Inn was released nearly a year ago! For better or worse, we have struggled with some technical issues.” – said Patryk Pietraszkiewicz, Lead Programmer in Crossroads Inn team – “Anniversary Edition being on the way is a special moment, we have not only gathered forces for the definitive ‘quality’ battle, but we also share a lot of additional content for free with our great community. This is the right way to say thank you to so many people who supported us since launch.”

What’s more, Klabater joined forces with Greg Slazinski, a creator of the Esenthel game engine. Greg is now helping the dev team to eliminate the remaining technical issues.

I’m impressed with the amazing and unique job Klabater team did for Crossroads Inn in Esenthel. I’m here mostly to help when it comes to final polishing and eliminating glitches here and there. This game requires some technical updates to reveal its full potential, and this is what both the devs and players would love to see.” said Greg Slazinski, developer of the Esenthel Engine.

ABOUT CROSSROADS INN

Crossroads Inn is a real-time management sim with role-playing games elements. The game consists of two unique modes offering different experiences. In Sandbox mode, gamers will focus solely on managing their business and economy – to build their very own tavern, hire and oversee staff, manage the supply chains, and create new dish recipes. In Campaign mode, micromanagement is just a prelude to a rich story as the kingdom is in turmoil, and a shift of power is expected. Your Inn will soon attract the attention of important political and military figures, who are desperately trying to hold on to the reins of power. Gamers will become part of a large-scale drama full of political intrigues, vivid characters, treacherous NPC’s and dangerous quests inspired by RPG games – You will even have a damsel in distress to save!

Crossroads Inn was featured in Steam’s GLOBAL TOP NEW GAMES OF 2019

Anniversary Edition will be available for PC on 22nd October. For more information visit Steam Card or Crossroads Inn Facebook and Twitter.

About Klabater
Klabater is a global production and publishing house. Our involvement includes anything from financial support and investment, through production process support, to a PR & Marketing campaign. We take the load off developers’ shoulders, so they can focus on developing their vision into a successful game.

Get Ready to Compete in the NBA 2K21 MyTEAM Unlimited $250,000 USD Tournament

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Get Ready to Compete in the NBA 2K21 MyTEAM Unlimited $250,000 USD Tournament

NBA 2K is excited to announce the return of the MyTEAM Unlimited $250,000 USD Tournament for NBA 2K21. The tournament is already underway and will be played using the MyTEAM Unlimited Mode on NBA 2K21 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, which features 5-on-5 NBA-style gameplay and allows users to choose any 13 cards from their Collection.

Players can enter the tournament by pre-qualifying at the beginning of each new MyTEAM Season. Seasons are new to NBA 2K21’s MyTEAM mode, and bring new content and ways to play MyTEAM all year long at no additional cost. Each new MyTEAM season features new daily, weekly and seasonal-based challenges and prizes for players to unlock.

Players need to reach the Emerald Unlimited tier in Unlimited Mode to qualify for one of four GameDays, where they will compete for the highest score by playing a series of qualifying matches. Pre-qualifying is already underway for the first GameDay.

The top four competitors with the highest score on each console family (PlayStation and Xbox) will be slotted for the final MyTeam Tournament on February 21, 2021, where 32 players will play head-to-head elimination matches until the winners from each console are determined. The two best console players will then compete in the final Championship on March 7, 2021 for their share of the $250,000 USD prize purse, where the winner will receive $200,000 USD and the runner-up will receive $50,000 USD. Due to current events, all matches including the finals will be played online.

There four GameDays in each of the upcoming Seasons are:

  • October 11, 2020
  • November 22, 2020
  • January 3, 2021
  • February 7, 2021

Pre-qualifying periods for each GameDay begins at the start of each new season:

  • Pre-Qualifying Period for First Game Day on October 11: Play between September 5 until October 11, 2020.
  • Pre-Qualifying Period for Second GameDay on November 22. Play between October 17 until November 22, 2020.
  • Pre-Qualifying Period for Third GameDay on January 3, 2021. Play between November 28, until January 3, 2021.
  • Pre-Qualifying Period for 4th GameDay on February 7, 2021. Play between January 9 until February 7, 2021.

The tournament is open to players aged 18 and over in eligible territories. Players must compete on the same platform family (PlayStation or Xbox) throughout the entire contest.  Full contest rules are available at nba.2k.com/myteamtournament and an abbreviated set of rules is below:

NBA® 2K21 MyTEAM Unlimited $250,000 Tournament Abbreviated Rules

Open to legal residents of the 50 United States & D.C. (excluding AZ, CT, MD, and ND), Canada (excluding Quebec), Australia, Chile, Denmark, France, Great Britain, Greece, Republic of Ireland, Israel, Germany, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Turkey, who are at least 18 years of age and the age of majority in their state/country/province of residence. Game must be played on Xbox One (“XBO”) or PlayStation 4 (“PS4”).  To participate, you must have NBA® 2K21 game (“Game”), Xbox Gold Service or PS Plus service, and Internet connection. Void in AZ, CT, MD, ND, Quebec and where prohibited.

This Contest consists of: (i) the Pre-Qualifying Period; (ii) the GameDays; and (iii) the Tournament.  You must qualify during the Pre-Qualifying Period to participate in the GameDays.  The Pre-Qualifying Period begins on September 4, 2020 at 12:00:00 AM local time.  The first GameDay takes place on October 10, 2020 and the last GameDay takes place on February 6, 2021.  You must qualify for the Tournament, which is currently scheduled to take place on February 21, 2021 at 3:00 AM AEST

Subject to the Official Rules, which will be posted at nba.2k.com/myteamtournament.  Sponsored by 2K Games, Inc. (“2K”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., 10 Hamilton Landing, Novato, CA 94949, USA.

For more information on NBA 2K21, please visit www.nba.2k.com, become a fan on Facebook, follow on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, or subscribe on YouTube.

Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

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Iron Harvest 1920+ Ranked Mode Released

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Iron Harvest 1920+ Ranked Mode Released

New Video Shows The Most Intense Moments Of The Pre-Season Tournament Finals

Sydney, Australia – September 25th, 2020 – KING Art Games have released the Ranked Mode for the critically acclaimed RTS Iron Harvest 1920+. Players joining the intense multiplayer battles will now compete on a ladder system to find out who is the king of the diesel punk hill. The release of Ranked Mode marks the official start of the first season of Iron Harvest 1920+ competitive content.

In addition to the in-game activations, and reflecting on the successful ESL Pre Season Tournament, KING Art Games are evaluating future eSports activities for Iron Harvest in cooperation with ESL.More details to be revealed soon!

This announcement also comes with an action-packed PvP video looking back on the most intense moments of the Pre-Season Tournament finals during Gamescom 2020.

About Iron Harvest

At the dawn of the 20th century, shortly after the end of the Great War, the world is full of secrets and mysteries, of opportunities and challenges. Tradition clashes with scientific and technological progress, while Europe is still recovering from the brutal battles of the World War. Iron Harvest is a real-time strategy game (RTS) set in the alternate reality of 1920+, just after the end of the Great War. To create the perfect RTS-experience the team has been working in close cooperation with global RTS-fans ever since the highly successful Kickstarter campaign.

Iron Harvest 1920+ is available now for PC, versions for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One will follow at a later date.

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About King Art Games

KING Art is an independent game developer with years of experience in creating high-quality games for all major platforms. More than 40 employees across several teams are located at the offices in Bremen, Germany and work with about as many freelancers around the globe. Founded in 2000, KING Art has since released more than 50 titles in different genres, with a focus on narrative games, RPGs and strategy games. The company and its games have received multiple prestigious awards, including Best Strategy Game and Best Development Studio.

KING Art is a licensed developer for Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo plattforms and member of Verband der deutschen Games-Branche (GAME) and bremen digitalmedia.

About Deep Silver
Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds by creating products of the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires.

Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island, and the gritty, post-apocalyptic Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include the next entries into the Saints Row, TimeSplitters and Dead Island franchises. Deep Silver also owns the development studios Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, and Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com

About Koch Media

Koch Media is a global developer, publisher and distributor of computer and videogames, gaming hardware and merchandise.

The company’s publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe, America and Australia. Koch Media has more than 25 years of experience in the digital media business and has risen to become a leading games publishing partner. Koch Media runs a multi-label strategy with fully owned content providers, including the labels Deep Silver, Milestone and Ravenscourt which publish games for consoles and PC across all physical and digital channels.

Koch Media has formed long-term multi-national publishing collaborations with numerous game publishers including Bethesda, Capcom, Codemasters, Konami, Koei Tecmo, NC Soft, Sega, Square Enix, Warner 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 and the United States. The Koch Media group owns six 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) and Voxler (Paris / France). Additionally Koch Media collaborates with numerous independent development studios around the world.  Koch Media also owns Gaya Entertainment, a leading games merchandise company in Langenfeld, Germany and the Quality Assurance Facility in Olomuc, Czech Republic. Furthermore, with Koch Films the Koch Media Group runs an established film business. Koch Films is a European independent film distributor with business primarily in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy as a cinema, TV, online and Home Entertainment distributor.

Koch Media is an Embracer Group company.

FIFA 21 Announces Apparel and Playable Talent Drops in VOLTA Including Diplo & Anthony Joshua

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FIFA 21 Announces Apparel and Playable Talent Drops in VOLTA Including Diplo & Anthony Joshua

Today, EA SPORTS FIFA announced that fans across the globe will have access to ground breaking stars and new apparel drops when playing in FIFA 21’sVOLTA FOOTBALL mode, including talent drops from the converging worlds of football, music and fashion. 

Now names like Mbappé, FIFA 21cover star and leader of a new generation of football, to Diplo, award-winning artist and producer and DJ, and Anthony Joshua,Olympic gold medallist and two-time unified heavyweight world champion, will all be accessible as avatars to fans in VOLTA FOOTBALL.

Fans can also expect to see world-class footballers like KakaEric Catona, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, with even more big names to be released soon to continue to boost star power on VOLTA teams.

VOLTA FOOTBALL in FIFA 21also welcomes in-game apparel drops by renowned fashion brands like Adidas and Nike, as well as a unique VOLTA FOOTBALL Collection curated byHéctor Bellerín,who took on a Creative Director role to design the line that was inspired by his roots in Barcelona’s skate scene and his current vegan lifestyle.

“Héctor brings a unique perspective, not only as a top player, but as a socially conscious voice at the intersection of football and fashion,” says David Jackson VP of Brand at EA SPORTS FIFA. “We’re excited to share his vision for a collection that blurs those lines, influenced by his family and his relationships in the fashion world. The goal was to bring his taste, personality and voice to our brand in a way that engages our player base, and his first drop inspired by Barcelona’s skate scene does exactly that. FIFA players will definitely see more from Héctor in the game this year.”


For more details around VOLTA FOOTBALL in FIFA 21, including VOLTA SQUADS, Groundbreakers, new ways to play, customization and more, check it out here: ea.com/games/fifa/fifa-21/volta

Earn Double Rewards in Mobile Operations Missions and a GTA$100K Bonus

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Earn Double Rewards in Mobile Operations Missions and a GTA$100K Bonus

Plus Additional Gunrunning Bonuses, Double Rewards on Survival Series and More

All Mobile Operations Missions are offering Double GTA$ and RP Rewards – criminal excess has never been more en vogue.

Take on Agent 14’s dirty work using Weaponized Vehicles to subvert rival operations and supply lines. For those new to the Gunrunning racket, pick up a Bunker and a Mobile Operations Center – both available on discount from the fine folks at Warstock this week – then head to the Command Center of your new MOC to launch these missions, and complete Resupply missions to unlock new Mobile Operations.

You’ll be earning hand over fist in no time. Plus, complete any Mobile Operations Mission to net an extra GTA$100K when you log in next week.

Double Pay on Gunrunning
Arm yourself to the teeth and offload some illicit cargo from your Bunker this week to pull down double pay on all Gunrunning Sell Missions. And for the aspiring modern supervillain, getting in on the subterranean floor has never been easier, with these special discounts on Bunkers, MOCs, specialized vehicles and more this week.

Free Warstock Cap

Play GTA Online anytime between September 24th and 30th to get the Warstock Cache & Carry Cap, so you can let folks know that you prefer your vehicles heavily armored with weaponry attached.

Double Rewards in Survival Series

Fight off wave after wave of relentless and progressively more lethal opposition in the Survival Series this week to earn Double GTA$ and RP. Simply launch into a rolling playlist using the Survival Series icon on the map, use the Quick Job function on your iFruit, or launch Survivals individually via the Jobs Menu to get involved.

On the Podium This Week: The Declasse DR1
Saunter through the lobby of The Diamond Casino & Resort and visit the Lucky Wheel – that timer in the corner of your screen when you hit The Diamond’s lobby will let you know how long until you’re able to take your daily spin. This week on the podium is the Declasse DR1 – an open wheel chariot that laughs haughtily in the face of so-called road laws, speed limits and safety regulations.

DISCOUNTS


Those looking to offset the startup costs on their criminal syndicate might be interested in the wide swath of discounts on offer.

Bunkers – 40% off

  • Paleto Forest Bunker
  • Raton Canyon Bunker
  • Lago Zancudo Bunker
  • Chumash Bunker
  • Grapeseed Bunker
  • Route 68 Bunker
  • Grand Senora Desert Bunker
  • Smoke Tree Road Bunker
  • Thomson Scrapyard Bunker
  • Farmhouse Bunker

Bunker Modifications – 30% off

  • Bunker Style
  • Personal Quarters
  • Shooting Range
  • Gun Locker
  • Transportation


Mobile Operations Center – 40% off
Mobile Operations Center Customizations – 35% off

  • Bays
  • Interior Color
  • Liveries
  • Weapons

Vehicles:


Ocelot Stromberg – 30% off
Pegassi Infernus – 40% off
Coil Rocket Voltic – 40% off
Titan – 40% off

Prime Gaming

GTA Online players who successfully connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account with Prime Gaming will receive GTA$200K for playing any time this week. In addition, Prime Gaming members also receive:

  • The Vespucci Canals Nightclub location for free
  • 40% off the Yosemite Rancher
  • 70% off the Declasse Drift Yosemite

Prime Gaming members who link their Amazon account to their Rockstar Games Social Club account get a one-time GTA$1,000,000 bonus deposited to their Maze Bank Accounts within 72 hours of doing so.

If you previously had a Twitch account linked you will need to reclaim your benefits at Prime Gaming to ensure access to all future benefits. See here for more details.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

Watch UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa on PS4

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Sony Interactive Entertainment Australia is excited to announce that ahead of this weekend’s big fight, UFC 253 is currently available to pre-order on PlayStation 4. Fans can get ready by logging on to PlayStation Store now to prepare for the event when it kicks off this Sunday 27th September at 12:00pm.

Sunday’s fight will see a clash of undefeated fighters, with UFC Middleweight Champion Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya putting his title on the line against Brazil’s Paulo “The Eraser” Costa.

Getting ready for UFC 253 is simple and the perfect way to watch it is through PS4 Live Events. Head to PlayStation Store now from your PS4 and search for “UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa”. PS4 owners can pre-order the pay-per-view event today. And that’s it: you’re all set!

Purchased content will appear in ‘My Videos’ App on the PS4 dashboard and a handy timer countdown will keep you informed as to when the event starts. You’ll be able to watch the live stream as soon as the event starts.

PlayStation Live Events are a great way to watch your favourite events on your PS4 console, live or on demand, with no subscription and no commitments.

  • Click here for more information on PS4 Live Events 
  • Event kicks off at 12.00pm AEST, Sunday 27th September
  • Find more details about the fight here 

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