Bright Memory Brings Swordplay and Gunfights to Xbox Series X|S Today

Launch Title for Microsoft’s New Console Precedes 2021’s Bright Memory Infinite

TOKYO – 10 Nov. 2020 – Bright Memory, the high-octane, visually stunning first-person shooter made by a solo developer at FYQD Studio and published by PLAYISM, today leaps onto Microsoft’s new hardware powerhouses, the Xbox Series X|S. The launch title sets the stage for FYQD Studio’s next title Bright Memory Infinite, which will push Xbox Series X|S and PC hardware to its limits in 2021.

Bright Memory showcases the power of the Xbox Series X|S running at a locked 60 frames per second at 4K on Series X and 1440p on Series S. Get into the game faster than ever with lightning-quick load times and Quick Resume support thanks to the Xbox Velocity Architecture.

Bright Memory combines the visceral gunplay of fast-paced first-person shooters with the frantic mayhem of hyper-stylish action games. Master a combo-focused combat system by dashing, slashing, shooting, grappling, and using special pulse abilities to rack up high-level combo ranks with fast, fluid combat. Upgrade Special Operative Sheila’s skills to unleash deadly new ways to defeat enemies and discover collectibles hidden throughout a bizarre floating continent.

Fight a private military organization on the Floating Island over the North Pole for control of a strange material that can raise the dead. Sheila must fend off mercenaries while escaping and contend with mythological creatures coming to life that wish to destroy her, including a climactic showdown with an ancient god of war.

“Bringing the exciting world and gameplay of Bright Memory to the hands of Xbox players is one of the best ways to start a new generation of gaming,” said Xiancheng Zeng, sole developer, FYQD Studio. “The Xbox’s history is synonymous with great first-person shooters, and I am so grateful to Microsoft to say that Bright Memory was an Xbox launch first-person shooter. I hope everyone’s time with the game leaves them with a bright, lasting memory that will keep you excited until the release of the follow-up Bright Memory Infinite in 2021.”

Bright Memory is now available for the Xbox Series X|S for $7.99 available with support for English and Japanese voice and text, and Simplified Chinese, Latin American Spanish, German, French, Russian, and Brazilian Portuguese language text. Bright Memory Infinite, the sequel to Bright Memory, releases for PC and Xbox Series X|S in 2021.

For more information, please visit the PLAYISM website, follow PLAYISM on Facebook and Twitter, and search for #BrightMemory on social media.

About FYQD Studio

Based out of Guangxi, China, FYQD Studio is a one-man game studio founded by Xiancheng Zeng, with Bright Memory being its first published title.

To learn more, follow @FYQD_Studio on Twitter.

About PLAYISM

Known for bringing popular indie games from Japan, including Touhou Luna Nights, Fight Crab, La-Mulana 2, Bright Memory, and DEEEER Simulator, PLAYISM was created with the global indie community in mind. The company focuses on helping developers every step of the way, from localization to distribution of their games.

To learn more, visit the PLAYISM official website, Facebook page, and follow @PlayismEN on Twitter.

Tune into A3’s Launch Livestream at 1:00 p.m. PT to Get a Deep Dive into the Dark and Desperate Open World of Extreme Battle Royale Combat

LOS ANGELES – NOV 10, 2020 – Netmarble Corp. is unleashing its beautifully dark world of strife, conflict and turmoil. A3: STILL ALIVE, the all-new Dark Fantasy Open World Mobile RPG, is now available for download on the App Store® and Google Play™. To celebrate, Netmarble is hosting a virtual panel and livestream at 1:00 p.m. PT showcasing a deep dive at what players can expect when they enter the world of A3: STILL ALIVE.

A3: STILL ALIVE is a cross-genre mobile experience that pairs the enormous and living worlds of Open-World RPGs with the extreme combat of Battle Royale. Set in an apocalyptic fantasy world of swords and sorcery, players must be vigilant in an always-open Player vs. Player (PvP) environment as they fight against enemies with intense hack & slash combat in the search for powerful gear.

Players can prove their mettle with a variety of PvP and Player vs. Everyone (PvE) engagements including, Conquest, Raid, Dark Presence and World Boss content. To complement the extreme combat, A3: STILL ALIVE is beautifully rendered with console-quality 3D graphics that are brought to life thanks to the outstanding optimization of the Unity Engine.

“A3: STILL ALIVE continues the tradition of Netmarble releasing high-quality and vibrant mobile MMORPGs filled with stunning graphics and core gameplay that sets the trend for future mobile games,” said Joong Sun Chang, Executive Producer of Netmarble. “Working on a game with darker and grim subject matter and the team’s expertise in creating extremely fun MMORPG gameplay, was definitely an amazing experience.”

At launch, players can look forward to the following:

• Five Powerful Class Types, ranging from Berserkers (Physical Melee DPS), Templars (Magical / Physical Tank), and Wizards (Magical Ranged DPS) to Assassins (Physical DPS) and Archers (Ranged DPS).
• A Seamless Blend of Battle Royale Mechanics and Open-World Exploration, allowing players to grow their Hero through active Battle Royale matches while auto-batting in the field, with a variety of high-level equipment to collect across both modes.
• Over 201 Soul Linkers, unique characters that offer various benefits and are capable of actively accompanying the player to battle, to collect, train, and counter enemy and boss tactics.
• In addition to an always-open PvP environment, players can compete in Dark Presence, a field-based 100 vs. 100 large scale battle that takes place across all servers, where an endless range of strategies and cooperation between factions are needed for players to rise to be the strongest warrior of them all.

To celebrate today’s launch, Netmarble is offering new players the following:

• Pre-Registration Rewards: Thanks to players worldwide, the following have been unlocked at launch:
  • 200,000 Gold, 100,000 Mana Stones, and 60 Topazes
  • 1x 3-star Hannemorin Soulstar
  • 1x 60-level Heroic-grade Armor
• Launch Celebration Events
  • Server Launch Celebration Check-in Event: Upon logging in, players will be rewarded with items, including a rare 5-star Soulstar selection chest, and more
  • First Purchase Benefits: After players make their first in-app purchase, they will receive a Special Ancient-grade Weapon and other rewards for the next three days
  • Level Based Benefits: Player will receive rewards after achieving certain levels. Those that reach these levels first will also earn extra rewards
  • Diamond Consumption Event: Players can earn rewards, such as the 6-star Chotaring Soulstar, depending on how many Diamonds they use
  • Starter Guide Mission: Players will have seven days to receive special medals after completing missions, which can be exchanged for different rewards

A3: STILL ALIVE is now available as a free digital download (with in-app purchases) on Apple’s App Store and Google Play, in 172 countries around the world. The official A3: STILL ALIVE virtual panel and livestream will begin at 1:00 p.m. PT on November 10th at the following link: http://twitch.tv/playa3stillalive

For more information, please visit the official website and forum, and follow A3: STILL ALIVE on Facebook and YouTube.

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About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade&Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and Big Hit Entertainment, Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com

A Spoiled Princess Reclaims her Birthright as Harvest Goddess in Action Platformer and Rice-Farming Simulation Hybrid from Edelweiss and XSEED Games 

Torrance, Calif. – November 10, 2020 – XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., is delighted to announce that the long-awaited action/simulation game Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin has launched on the Nintendo Switch™ system, Windows PC via Steam, and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. The unforgettable story of Princess Sakuna, a harvest goddess banished to an untamed island with a group of humans, has been brought to life by developer Edelweiss. Acclaimed for their work on the shoot ‘em up Astebreed, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin presents a return to the combat-focused platforming roots of their earlier title Fairy Bloom Freesia, featuring refined action gameplay mixed with unique rice-farming simulation.

Game Director Nal and CG Artist Koichi of Edelweiss remarked:

“Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin has been in development for over 5 years, and we couldn’t have done it without our partners at XSEED Games and Marvelous, Inc. supporting our artistic vision. We’re grateful for the positive support we’ve received from media and fans and hope that Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin meets their expectations.” To celebrate the launch of Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, XSEED Games has posted localized versions of developer blogs by Nal and Koichi on the XSEED Games website. 

About Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin

Developed by Edelweiss, the team behind acclaimed indie darling Astebreed, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin combines side-scrolling action with deep crafting and rice cultivation. Players take on the role of Sakuna, a spoiled harvest goddess banished to a dangerous island with a group of outcast humans. As she explores the beautiful yet forbidding environments of the island, she will also find a home in a mountain village, proving herself worthy of her title by harvesting rice and bettering the lives of humanity. With each successful rice crop, Sakuna grows more powerful for her daily battles against the demons that have overrun the island.

Sakuna is part of a pantheon of gods and demons in a world inspired by traditional Japanese history and culture but featuring many unique twists. In addition to serving as a love letter to Japanese mythology, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is an ode to the artistry of cultivating rice and an engrossing simulation of the craft behind the agriculture.

“It’s been an honor to be a part of Edelweiss’ journey in bringing Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin to launch,” said Kenji Hosoi, Executive Vice President at XSEED Games. “We’ve had incredible support from our platform partners, fans, and critics alike and are overjoyed to be able to share Sakuna’s world with the public now.”

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin launched on November 10 for the Nintendo Switch™ system and PS4™ system in North America and globally on Windows PC via Steam by XSEED Games. Fans can choose from different launch offerings as follows:

The retail game is available in a standard and limited “Divine Edition” for $39.99 and $59.99, respectively, on the XSEED Games Store and participating retailers. The Divine Edition includes:

• Retail edition of the game
• Custom box with exclusive art
• 8.2” x 5.8” artbook with over 130 pages of illustrations and concept art from the title
• Official soundtrack of 42 songs on 3 CDs
• 2” x 3” Japanese omamori charm to bring owners good luck in combat and farming

Digital Editions

The Nintendo Switch™ version is available in a standard edition for $39.99 via the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch, for PS4™ system on the PlayStation®Store, and PC via Steam. Digital deluxe editions are available on PS4™ and PC for $49.99 and $54.99, respectively.

The digital deluxe edition for PS4™ includes:

• Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin game
• 42-track digital soundtrack
• 4 exclusive PS4™ system themes
• Set of 9 avatars

The digital deluxe edition for Steam includes:

• Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin game
• Digital version of the artbook
• 42-track digital soundtrack

The title has received an ESRB rating of “T for Teen” by the ESRB for all platforms. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin will also be published for the Nintendo Switch™ system and PS4™ system in Japan by Marvelous Inc. on November 12, and in Europe by Marvelous Europe Limited on November 20.

For more information about the game, please visit at www.sakunaofriceandruin.com. 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 localization 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 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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The Four-Hour Event Was Followed by 44,000 Viewers

AUSTIN, TX (November 10, 2020) – On November 9, World of Warships in partnership with Verizon streamed a Virtual Fleet Week to honor the U.S. Navy just prior to Veterans Day. The celebration featured a mixture of historical footage along with exclusive in-game and CGI footage to recreate the atmosphere of a grand Fleet Week while also paying tribute to the U.S. Navy, Marines and Coast Guard. In addition, during the stream viewers donated $4,936 to support the Wounded Warrior Project.

To view a recap of World of Warships Virtual Fleet week click here. 

The Virtual Fleet Week was a four hour event that took place in the virtual New York City harbor parading down the Hudson River. It was streamed on World of Warships Twitch, YouTube and Steam channels with 44,000 people tuning in for the event.
 
The World of Warships’ Virtual Fleet Week featured the most iconic U.S. warships, including the famed USS Midway, a virtual airshow, and historical footage commemorating soldier homecomings, veteran story sessions and more. A special keynote speech was delivered by Chief Executive Officer of the United States Naval Institute, Vice Admiral Peter Daly, USN (Ret.).
 
“It was an honor to create Virtual Fleet Week to celebrate the U.S. Navy and the men and women who have served in uniform throughout all the branches of the armed forces. We’d like to thank all those who tuned-in and donated to the Wounded Warrior Project,” said Artur Plociennik, World of Warships’ Regional Publishing Director. “It’s important to continue to educate and inform new generations of gamers on the accomplishments of the Navy and the contributions of those who served, especially as we near Veterans Day.”
 
The program was co-hosted by Dr. Geoffrey Wawro, Professor of Military History at the University of North Texas (UNT) and Director of the UNT Military History Center. Museum representatives from USS Iowa, USS Midway, USS Lexington and Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum joined to share interesting stories about their ships along with several Navy veterans such as John Wolfinbarger, Carl Reismanm, Bill Huber who all served aboard the USS Iowa between 1943-1945. Verizon and the Wounded Warrior Project joined veterans to discuss the intersection of gaming and mental health.
 
Visit worldofwarships.com to sign up for World of Warships for free.

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About World of Warships
World of Warships is a free, historical, online combat PC game from Wargaming. With its massive fleet of most iconic war vessels, including four different ship classes and strategically designed environment, World of Warships provides the ultimate naval warfare gaming experience, suitable for everyone. Thanks to its largest collection of historically accurate ships available to play, World of Warships prides itself as a digital ship museum and a focal point for naval history enthusiasts. 

New thematic content and innovative game modes are being added on a regular basis, providing a diverse and exciting gameplay to its broad player base. 

One franchise – multiple platforms
After the successful launch of World of Warships on PC, its unique gameplay and design has been adapted to bring free massive naval battles to other platforms with World of Warships: Legends available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and World of Warships Blitz on iOS and Android mobile devices.

Official website: https://worldofwarships.com

About Wargaming
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 4500+ employees and offices spread all over the world. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Their flagship products include the massively popular free-to-play hit World of Tanks and the strategic naval action game World of Warships.

Official website: www.wargaming.com

REDMOND, WA- NOVEMBER 10, 2020 – ARK: Survival Evolved has launched major visual enhancements for the Xbox Series X, to synchronize with today’s console launch! The studio released a trailer composed of direct-feed footage from the Xbox Series X and Xbox One respectively, highlighting the stunning visual upgrades. The ARK Xbox Series X Enhancement Update is available for download now.

“The increased memory of Xbox Series X lets us keep nearly the entire game world loaded in the background, enabling us to eliminate the “tether” when hosting certain multiplayer modes, while the fast storage medium makes getting into ARK’s gameplay and travelling through its environments extremely quick and smooth,” said Jeremy Stieglitz, Co-founder and Development Director, Studio Wildcard. “Together with the upgrade’s extreme graphics improvements in draw distance, texture resolution, and levels-of-detail, these changes make the feeling of playing ARK on a 4K HDR TV with the Xbox Series X feel like a new, engrossing adventure.”

The ARK: Survival Evolved Series X upgraded features include:

• 4K Output at 30-60 FPS
• Extreme Draw/LOD Distance (Higher than PC)
• Extreme Level Streaming Distance (Higher than PC)
• Epic Sky & Atmospherics Quality
• Epic Subsurface Scattering Quality
• Infinite-Range High Precision Screen Space Ambient Occlusion
• Max Texture Resolution
• 16x Anisotropic Filtering
• Infinite-Range Distance Field Shadows
• Terrain Self-Shadowing
• Epic Dynamic Shadow Quality
• Epic Ground Clutter Distance
• High-Precision HDR Output
• Epic Postprocessing Quality
• Tetherless Non-Dedicated Hosting
• Tetherless Splitscreen
• 100-player Dedicated Server Hosting
• Splitscreen Multiplayer uses Epic Graphics Settings
• 7x Faster Loading Times

ARK: Survival Evolved is available on PC, Xbox One, PS4, and now also includes dramatic Xbox Series X/S Enhancement Upgrade, which you can view HERE! For the latest updates follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, visit the Website at playark.com and watch us tame and train leviathan dinosaurs on Twitch.TV.
 

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ABOUT STUDIO WILDCARD
Founded in 2014 by industry veterans Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, Studio Wildcard’s mission is to bring AAA quality to ambitious indie titles that are designed for core gamers. The studio’s hit title ARK: Survival Evolved, has sold more than 30 million copies across all platforms. The team emphasizes direct communication with their active community, implements player feedback into its fast, iterative dev cycle, and provides tools to drive user generated content. Studio Wildcard includes distributed developers across multiple continents, as wherever talented developers reside, Wildcard seeks them out! www.studiowildcard.com

Open the restaurant of your dreams now!

Paris, November 10^th, 2020 – Does everyone think of you as a master chef? Then you should be up to the challenge of opening your own restaurant! Get your frying pans out of the cupboard and put on your finest apron! The game My Universe – Cooking Star Restaurant launches today on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC/Mac.

Here you are, about to open your recently revamped restaurant. As an ambitious and cooking-enthusiast chef, you will have to face many obstacles in the hope of becoming the “crème de la crème”!

Attract clients thanks to original and delicious recipes that will exceed their expectations. Select the right dishes and keep interacting with your customers to quickly progress and get an increasing amount of food lovers into your restaurant. In order achieve this ultimate goal, you will have to take on as many challenges as possible!

You will also need to pay attention to your own restaurant crew and the chefs you will encounter along the way. They will provide you with valuable advice to become a renowned chef and to improve your skills and restaurant.

As you become more and more famous, you’ll get to meet distinguished chefs from around the globe, embodying the top worldwide culinary styles. From Japan, France as well as Italy, the United States or even India, there are plenty of cuisines to choose from in order to give your menu an international dimension and seduce the sophisticated foodies!

Game features:

• A unique culinary adventure – Learn how to prepare more than 30 different dishes from around the world and get advice from great cooks!
• Numerous mini-games – Master different cooking skills through mini-games and do your best to satisfy all your customers.
• Unlock recipes – Unlock new recipes along the way and become a perfect chef, even the best in town!
• Take care of your customers – Welcome your clients, pay attention to their requests and well being to provide them with the best culinary experience possible. They will come back and spread positive word-of-mouth!

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Cooking Star Restaurant joins My Baby, School Teacher and Fashion Boutique in the My Universe series. The My Universe series is designed specifically for kids excited to jump into their dreamed adult life. It is also part of the Microids Life label, dedicated in providing gaming experiences for the entire family and all profiles of players.

About Microids Life

Microids Life label combines gaming experiences accessible for all ages and gamer profiles, hoping to complement each of their life’s milestones. Our goal: unite all gamers around experiences inspired by real life, offering everyone the chance to acquire new knowledge as they play and enrich their daily routine.

About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset, Philippe Dessoly and Pierre Adane), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, including Asterix & Obelix, and Titeuf, Garfield, Fort Boyard, XIII and Blacksad, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

The Closed Beta Starts Today Bringing The “Battle for Moscow” Campaign

Gaijin Entertainment and Darkflow Software studio announce that their military online shooter Enlisted is available now on the Xbox Series X|S and PC. Enlisted allows players to control WWII infantry squads, tanks, or aircraft and is distributed as a Game Preview title. A closed Beta Test is also available for PC players registered on the official website – Enlisted.net. 

Enlisted is divided into campaigns and the first one covers the fierce defence of Moscow at the end of 1941 and in the beginning of 1942.

Dozens of squads with different specialisations participate in Enlisted battles simultaneously. Players control one soldier directly while other soldiers in the squad are controlled by AI that obeys a player’s orders. This ensures maximum density and spectacularity in a battle while maintaining high contribution from each participant. Infantry, armoured vehicles, and aircraft battle together and each player can experience several roles in just one game session.

A “Founders packs” purchase is required to gain access to either the Enlisted Closed Beta Test on PC or Game Preview on Xbox Series X|S. Founders packs contain a premium squad and exclusive submachine guns for the corresponding nation that can be used in the “Battle for Moscow” campaign. The USSR pack grants access to soldiers of the 75th Infantry Regiment in the 5th Infantry Division of the Red Army for the Soviet Armed Forces and the PPK-41 submachine gun, while a Germany Founders pack allows participation as the 449th Infantry Regiment in the 144th Infantry Division for the Wehrmacht forces with use of the MP 41 submachine gun.

Closed beta test players can try various squads of assault troopers, snipers, machine gunners, flamethrowers, mortars, anti tank squads, engineers, radio operators, tankers, and pilots. Dozens of realistically modelled light and heavy firearms, as well as tanks, wheeled armoured vehicles, fighters, and attack aircraft are already available in the game. All of which are historically accurate and were actually used in the relevant period of World War II.

Player feedback on the Closed Beta Test version will be used to help the development of the subsequent campaigns, “Normandy Invasion”, “Battle for Berlin” and “Tunisia”.

More information on the game and player community features can be found on the official Enlisted website here: Enlisted.net .

About Gaijin Entertainment

Gaijin Entertainment is the developer and publisher of the online games War Thunder, Crossout, Enlisted, Cuisine Royale and Star Conflict as well as PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS and Android titles across several genres. The company’s diverse portfolio has received a range of mass media and game industry awards including such as Gamescom Award and many more. Official website: http://gaijinent.com/

About Darkflow Software

Darkflow Software is a game studio founded in 2016 by video game industry veterans and is located in Riga, Latvia. Currently, the company is working on the squad based multiplayer WW2 shooter Enlisted and Cuisine Royale brutal online shooter.

About Enlisted

Enlisted is a squad-based first person MMO shooter covering key battles from World War II. The game carefully recreates weapons, military  vehicles and the atmosphere of that era, while demonstrating really massive clashes of numerous soldiers, tanks and aircraft with artillery and naval support. Official website: https://enlisted.net

Rise like a Dragon and become a hero in the latest installment of the Yakuza franchise

RVINE, Calif. – Nov. 10, 2020 – SEGA today has launched Yakuza: Like a Dragon for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Steam and Windows 10. For owners of the game on Xbox One, a Smart Delivery path is available for Xbox Series X|S, three versions of the game are currently available, including the Day Ichi (Day One) Edition, the Hero Edition and the Legendary Hero Edition. An RPG like no other, Yakuza: Like a Dragon is the latest installment of the beloved series and features a number of firsts, including a dynamic RPG party system, the new backdrop of Yokohama, Japan, and (optional) English voice track featuring the talents of George Takei, Kaiji Tang, Elizabeth Maxwell, Andrew Morgado and others.

To celebrate the rollicking good time awaiting gamers, SEGA has also released a new launch trailer set to the song “Here Comes the Hotstepper” by Ini Kamoze. To view the Yakuza: Like a Dragon launch trailer

In Yakuza: Like a Dragon, players take on the role of Ichiban Kasuga (played by Kaiji Tang), a rough around the edges member of the yakuza who is on the hunt for the truth after being mysteriously betrayed by his clan after voluntarily serving an 18-year prison sentence for a crime he did not commit in order to protect his patriarch and father-figure, Masumi Arakawa (played by George Takei). 

Along the way, Ichiban meets a rag-tag cast of characters including rogue cop Adachi (played by Andrew Morgado), ex-nurse Nanba (played by Greg Chun) and Saeko (played by Elizabeth Maxwell), a hostess on a mission. Together, Ichiban and his crew must rise together to become the heroes they never anticipated becoming.

As Ichiban, players will battle their way through the city of Yokohama with an all-new turn-based RPG combat system for some truly amazing fights. Various mini-games can also be experienced around the city, including kart racing, batting cages, arcades and karaoke. To complete the sensory experience, Shonan No Kaze & Yasutaka Nakata have teamed up to create ‘Ichibanka’, the theme song for Yakuza: Like a Dragon for players to fully immerse themselves.

Game Editions Now Available

Players have several game editions to select from when purchasing the game.

The Day Ichi Edition (for $59.99, available in digital and physical formats) includes the Legends Costume Set incorporating eight costumes representing fan-favorite figures from the Yakuza series, from Kazuma Kiryu to Daigo Dojima, with the physical versions of the game also bundled with a steel book case.

The Hero Edition (for $69.99, available in digital format) includes all features from the Day Ichi Edition, as well unlocking the full in-game job set and Management Mode set.

Lastly, the Legendary Hero Edition (for $89.99, available in digital format) includes all the Hero Edition content as well as the full in-game crafting set, karaoke set, Ultimate Costume set and stat boost set.

About the Yakuza / Ryu Ga Gotoku Series

With over 12 million units sold worldwide since its creation in 2005, the Yakuza / Ryu Ga Gotoku series was created with the core concept of “Entertainment geared towards mature audiences” in mind, this series portrays the life of relatable people living in Japan’s red-light districts. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio excels at bringing players into a true-to-life realization of modern Japan while exploring themes of love, humanity, and betrayal, creating an experience unlike any other in digital entertainment.

About SEGA® of America, Inc.:

SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Games Co., Ltd., 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. SEGA of America’s website is located at www.sega.com.

The Falconeer leads the way in a new generation of gaming, mixing an incredible story with acrobatic aerial combat in the awe-inspiring open world created by solo developer Tomas Sala.

Watford UK, 10th November 2020. Global video games publisher Wired Productions and visionary independent developer Tomas Sala are beyond excited to announce the launch of The Falconeer, launching today and pushing the boundaries on PC and the Xbox family of devices, including next gen consoles Xbox Series X|S.

Leading the way in a launch devoid of punks and chiefs, The Falconeer is a unique launch title for Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Offering over 12 hours of gameplay, combined with a truly original story and an eclectic original soundtrack, The Falconeer is scored by the award-winning composer Benedict Nichols, and supported by an incredible multi-language voice over cast, including Mikee Goodman, Carolina Stiles and Tegen Hitchens.

Launching simultaneously on PC through Steam and leading PC retailers such as GOG, GMG, Fanatical, Gamesplanet and Gamersgate, The Falconeer merges intense dogfighting and acrobatic aerial combat with a breathtaking open world full of fantastical creatures. Having already been hailed as “videogame magic” and “jaw-droppingly beautiful” by critics, The Falconeer is set to offer a truly next-gen experience for PC and console players alike.

To celebrate the launch on PC, gamers can save 10% by joining the live stream celebration taking place right now via store.steampowered.com/app/1135260/The_Falconeer, which will also see a range of competitions and giveaways taking place!

“Creating The Falconeer has been a journey years in the making for me; it’s such a deeply personal game and I can’t wait for players to pick this up” said The Falconeer creator, Tomas Sala. “Whether it’s on PC or Xbox, please take some time to enjoy the world of The Great Ursee and everything it has to offer, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.”

“Working with Tomas on The Falconeer has been an incredible experience,” said Leo Zullo, Managing Director, Wired Productions. “Seeing first-hand his passion, his attention to design and how driven he has been to create something truly unique has been inspiring for us. The world Tomas has created is unlike any other, and we’re excited to see players explore the oceanic delights of The Falconeer.”

Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S Stats*

– Xbox Series X: 60fps at 4k, 120fps at 1800p + HDR, 120hz
– Xbox Series S: 60fps at 1800p, 120fps at 1080p. 
– Load time: 13 seconds 
– Install 1.6GB

*Thanks to Xbox Smart Delivery, The Falconeer also plays great on Xbox One, Xbox One S and Xbox One X.

Wired Productions continues to support retail through challenging times, offering a Day One Edition for the Xbox family of devices priced at £34.99, $39.99 and €39.99. Fans can order directly from the Wired Store or find a local retailer here. For more information, visit TheFalconeer.com, chat on Twitter or join the official Discord.

The digital release on both PC and Xbox is priced at £24.99, $29.99 and €29.99, with a Digital Deluxe version for PC priced at £29.99 / $34.99 / €34.99 available from Steam.

To learn more in-depth info from developer Tomas Sala, join Unity’s Creator Spotlight Series on November 10th.  This series features a Behind the Game podcast as well as Tech Talk, so that you can take a deep dive into the Falconeer’s innovative technical achievements and unique features of the game.

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About Wired Productions
Wired Productions is a leading video games publisher based in Watford, UK. Wired has produced and published award-winning titles across all major platforms. Bringing games to market in both physical and digital media, notable launches to date include Avicii Invector, Those Who Remain, Deliver Us The Moon, Close to the Sun, GRIP: Combat Racing, Victor Vran: Overkill Edition, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood and The Town of Light.

For more information, or to join the Wired community, please visit:

About Tomas Sala
Tomas Sala is an independent game artist and designer as well as the co-founder of game studio Little Chicken Game Company. Best known to most gamers for his exotic Skyrim Mod series: Moonpath to Elsweyr, Tomas has developed a unique visual style over the years that have helped turn helped turn games such as Rekt! (iOS/Switch), SXPD (iOS) and TrackLab (PSVR) into unique visual and interactive experiences.

 Tripwire Interactive and Deep Silver Unleash Gaming’s Only ShARkPG Fully Evolved, with Free Next-Gen Upgrade

ROSWELL, Ga. – November 10, 2020 – Developer and publisher Tripwire Interactive and retail partner and publisher Deep Silver, Inc, are proud to announce that the million units plus seller, Maneater launchedtoday digitally and at retail on next-generation consoles, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and will be available on PlayStation®5 computer entertainment system on November 12 (US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea) and on November 19 for the rest of the world. Now players can dive into friendlier (looking) waters with Maneater on the newest hardware gaming has to offer. Fully evolved for the next generation of console systems, Maneater supports native 4K HDR at 60 FPS, and new lighting effects that will bring the underwater world of Maneater to life like only the next gen consoles can, with Ray-Tracing coming soon in a post-release patch. Xbox Series S owners will also benefit from increased graphical fidelity and frame rate. The PC version of Maneater will receive next-gen updates in the first half of 2021. More information on those enhancements will be coming in the near future.

Players who currently own Maneater on Xbox One or thePlayStation®4 computer entertainment system have access to a free, full upgrade, so as their console evolves, Maneater does too!

Out now on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and PC (via the Epic Games Store)—and very soon for the PlayStation®5—Maneater invites players to experience the ultimate power fantasy by controlling the apex predator of the seas—a terrifying shark!

Maneater is a single player, open-world action-RPG (ShARkPG) where YOU are the shark. Starting as a small bull shark pup you are tasked with surviving the harsh world while eating your way up the ecosystem. To do this, you will explore a large and varied open world encountering diverse enemies — both human and wildlife. Find the right resources and you can grow and evolve far beyond what nature intended, allowing the player to tailor the shark to their play style. This is fortunate, because to get revenge on the cruel fisherman that dismembered you will take evolving into a massive shark, an apex predator of legends. Eat. Explore. Evolve.

Maneater Key Features Include:

• Fully Evolved for Next-Gen Consoles: Gaming’s new queen of the deep will return more powerful than ever in the next generation of gaming. Full utilization of next gen hardware including native 4K HDR support at a silky smooth 60 FPS, lush new lighting effects, immersive feedback via the PlayStation®5 DualSense controller’s haptic motors, and more will put players in control of the apex predator of the sea like never before.
• Eat:Feed on humans, consume nutrients, and find rare shark loot to evolve past what nature intended.
• Explore the Gulf: Explore seven large regions, including bayous of the gulf coast, resort beaches, industrial docks, the open ocean and more. Experience a living world with a full day/night cycle.
• Evolve Into a Legend: Unlock and equip various Evolutions that improve and enhance your shark as you progress through the campaign.
• Unique Story: Play through a full narrative, story-based campaign narrated by Chris Parnell (Rick and Morty, Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock) and set against the backdrop of a reality TV show.
• Diverse, Compelling Combat: Battle fierce wildlife including other apex predators or fight against various types of human hunters ranging from town drunks all the way up to the Coast Guard.

With a truly unique premise and never-before-seen approach to the action-RPG genre, Tripwire Interactive looks forward to taking players on a journey through uncharted waters with Maneater.

Maneater is out now for $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99 MSRP with an ESRB rating of M for Mature, PEGI 18 rating, and USK 16 rating. For more details on Maneater, please visit the official website – and follow the developers at Tripwire Interactive on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch.tv, and Instagram.  

© 2019 Tripwire Interactive- published by Koch Media, Austria. Deep Silver® is a registered trademark of Koch Media in the USA and elsewhere. Maneater © 2019Tripwire Interactive. Maneater® is a registered trademark of Tripwire Interactive in the USA and other countries. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

About Tripwire Interactive

Formed in 2005 as a humble independent developer founded by gamers who found success in the video game modding community, Tripwire Interactive has developed and self-published multiple critically acclaimed titles in the wildly popular Killing Floor and Rising Storm franchises, which have collectively sold over 20 million units to date. The studio’s latest project, Maneater, breaks new ground in the popular action RPG genre and finds players taking on the role of a deadly shark with the uncanny ability to evolve as it feeds.

Since then, Tripwire Interactive has expanded its business and now turns its experience and resources to include publishing titles spanning multiple platforms and genres from other talented independent studios. The publishing division aims to help like-minded independent studios bring their titles to market, including Chivalry 2 developed by Torn Banner Studios, Espire 1: VR Operative developed by Digital Lode, and Road Redemption developed by EQ Games and Pixel Dash Studios.

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.

Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (software, games and films). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe and the USA. The Koch Media group has more than 20 years of experience in the digital media business, and has risen to become the number one distributor in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Kaspersky Labs, NC SOFT, Sega, Square Enix and Tecmo-Koei, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarters in Höfen, Austria Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux, Australia, Czech Republic and the United States.

All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.

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