We are excited to announce that we are launching the epic stickman fighter One Finger Death Punch 2 on PlayStation 4 on September 30th.
This is a sequel packing serious punch, with addictive mechanics that are easy to learn but challenging to truly master. Control the action with just two buttons, endure waves of enemy attacks and take them down as fast as you can in order to survive! One Finger Death Punch 2 gets you started with intuitive tutorial stages, laying the foundation for increasingly intense showdowns.
One Finger Death Punch 2 is the ultimate brawler for any occasion. Developed by Silver Dollar Games and ported & published by eastasiasoft, One Finger Death Punch 2 will be available on September 30th at US$8.99/€8.99. PlayStation Plus subscribers can enjoy a special 20% launch discount for two weeks.
If you would like to cover One Finger Death Punch 2, the following review codes will be available upon game launch:
PlayStation 4 (please state region: NA, EU, Japan, Asia)
About One Finger Death Punch 2
Spectacle blends with addictive simplicity in One Finger Death Punch 2, a two-button brawler that bleeds style with every kung-fu inspired flurry. Surrounded and outnumbered, you’ll need to use any weapon you can get your hands on to take down waves of relentless opponents. Learn a huge variety of skills to unleash with frenetic speed and precision. Attack left or right, survive the onslaught and emerge victorious!
Sydney, Australia, 28 September 2020 – Ravenscourt and Voxler have announced the tracklist for Let’s Sing presents Queen. The dedicated iteration of the critically acclaimed Karaoke-Game franchise celebrates the biggest rock band ever with 30 of their greatest hits. The highlight-packed tracklist for this special entry in the Let’s Sing series takes you on a trip through several decades with all-time classics such as “We Will Rock You”, “Under Pressure”, “A Kind Of Magic”, “The Show Must Go On” and many more that will leave nothing to be desired.
Full Tracklist:
A Kind of Magic
Another One Bites The Dust
Bicycle Race
Bohemian Rhapsody
Breakthru
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Don’t Stop Me Now
Fat Bottomed Girls
Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy
Headlong
I Want It All
I Want To Break Free
Innuendo
It’s A Hard Life
Killer Queen
Now I’m Here
One Vision
Play The Game
Princes Of The Universe
Radio Gaga
Save Me
Somebody To Love
The Invisible Man
The Show Must Go On
Tie Your Mother Down
Under Pressure
We Are The Champions
We Will Rock You
Who Wants To Live Forever
You’re My Best Friend
About Let’s Sing presents Queen
Game Modes:
Classic: Take the stage alone or with friends. Hit the right notes, prove that you have what it takes to be a star and crack the high score!
Feat.: Teamwork is key! Grab a friend or even team up with the legendary Freddie Mercury in single player mode. The better your voices match, the higher your “compatibility score”.
World Contest: It’s you against the world! Climb to the top of the leaderboard by challenging friends or another singer online on the other side of the world. The game will show your performances as if you were singing together.
Mix Tape 2.0: This game mode guarantees hours of fun and a playlist that’s never the same: Each Medley in this innovative game mode is a dynamically generated mix.
Jukebox: Lean back and enjoy a list of songs for your next jam session.
Let’s Party: The ultimate challenge for your Let’s Sing party! Two teams with up to four players each and only one mic per team face off in randomly chosen game modes to determine who the real stars are.
Features:
Strong playlist with 30 of Queen’s greatest hits and original music videos
Sing solo or with up to eight players
PS4: choose between within maximum of 4 Smartphones or 2 USB-Mics + 2 headsets or 2 USB-Mics + 2 SingStar-Mics
Xbox One or Switch: choose between within maximum of 4 Smartphones, 2 USB-Mics and 1 headset
Six exciting game modes: ‘Classic’, ‘Mixtape 2.0’,’feat.’, ‘Jukebox’, ‘World Contest’ and ‘Let’s Party’
No mic at hand? It doesn’t matter – with the Let’s Sing Microphone-App, you can turn your smartphone into a microphone in no time at all
Climb the online leaderboard
Let’s Sing presents Queen will be available from 2nd of October on PlayStation®4, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, and Nintendo Switch™.
Product details:
Title: Let’s Sing presents Queen Platforms: PlayStation 4 / Xbox One / Nintendo Switch
Genre: Singing Game / Karaoke Players: Single player / Local 1-8 players
Developer: Voxler Publisher: Ravenscourt Age Rating: G – General, Online interactivity Release Date: October 2, 2020 Price:
Solus: $59.95 2-Mic: $89.95
About Koch Media
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 Planegg near Munich/Germany, Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux and the United States. www.kochmedia.com
About Voxler
Voxler is a French developer of music games. The company was created in 2005 and the team focuses its energy on developing great music games based on advanced technology. Voxler develops or has developed several games on all platforms (Wii™, Switch™, PlayStation®3, PlayStation®4, Xbox 360® and Xbox One®) and on iOS, Android and PC. The team’s key commitment is to give players unforgettable moments in high-quality games. The studio works with leading worldwide publishers and invests continuously in order to exploit the full potential of each platform. More information at http://www.voxler.fr.
World of Tanks launches brand-new event that will see the return of the notorious Waffenträger – pitting players against the beast in 7v1 battles
World of Tanks is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new event between September 28 and October 12, The Last Waffenträger! For the first time in World of Tanks history, players will be tasked with taking on a single enemy tank, a colossal Tier 10 tank destroyer – the Waffenträger Auf E 110.
Played across three breath-taking maps (Fisherman’s Bay, Studzianki and Redshire), tankers must work together as a team to vanquish the Waffenträger, destroying its AI-controlled sentinels to unlock upgrades for their tanks – and making the Waffenträger easier to attack.
The event will introduce 6-minute asymmetric warfare – and players can win a bespoke reward pack and earn the chance to command the Waffenträger themselves!
To take on the might of the Waffenträger, players will crew modernised T-55 tanks, using teamwork to outwit the immense power of the boss – and becoming more powerful as they destroy its sentinels, leaving the Waffenträger vulnerable to destruction.
At the apex of the event, the challenge becomes even more interesting; with tankers getting the chance to take on a Waffenträger Auf E 220 crewed by World of Tanks developers and celebrity guests! If a team destroys the Waffenträger Auf E 220 in these battles – then the whole team will win premium reward packs!
“Many tankers will remember the Waffenträger was previously playable in game, but its power proved too much, and so we had to address the balance by removing it” states Max Chuvalov, Publishing Director, World of Tanks. “But it seems that players were still attached to this mechanical behemoth, and asked us to bring the Waffenträger back. So, for this time limited event, we did. Get ready for fearsome battles and amazing prizes – because the Waffenträger is back with a vengeance!”
In game, separate battle missions will unlock exciting reward packs – including event themed vehicle customisation elements (2D styles, unique decals, emblems), in-game goodies and even the chance to play as the Waffenträger Auf E 110.
World of Tanks is the first team-based, massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to armoured warfare. Throw yourself into the epic tank battles of World War II with gamers all over the world. Your arsenal includes over 600 armoured vehicles from 11 nations, carefully detailed with historical accuracy.
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 5000 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.
ENTER A WORLD OF DANGER, DESPERATION ANDEXTREME COMBAT WITH NETMARBLE’SALL-NEW DARK FANTASY OPEN WORLD RPG – A3: STILL ALIVE
Global Pre-Registration Now Open for Warriors Eagerto Prove their Superiority on the Battlefield
LOS ANGELES – September 25, 2020 – Netmarble Corp., of the fastest- one growing mobile game companies in the world, is set to unleash a beautifully dark world of strife, conflict, and turmoil to players with the world reveal of A3: STILL ALIVE. Pre-registration is now open for the App Store® and Google Play™, as a series of high-value and powerful items are available for those who dare to pre-register and experience the twilight fantasy adventure.
Based on Netmarble’s original A3 online PC game from South Korea, 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 Castle Siege, Dark Presence and World Boss Content. To complement the extreme combat, A3: STILL ALIVE is beautifully rendered with splendid console-quality 3D graphics that are brought to life thanks to the outstanding optimization of the Unity Engine.
“A3: STILL ALIVE was first released in the Korean market and gained great popularity, ranking first in the App Store and Google Play downloads. Global version will complement the Korean build to provide more high-quality features and services. We feel now is the perfect time to reintroduce what makes the game so special with the global release of A3: STILL ALIVE”, said Joong Sun Chang, Executive Producer of Netmarble, “Thanks to the integration of Battle Royale’s intense combat-centric elements, the dark and dangerous world of A3: STILL ALIVE has never been more fully realized, and we anticipate many will gravitate towards the title at launch.”
Starting today, pre-registration begins worldwide for players, with rewards such as:
In-game items valued at $20 USD are given based on the number of pre-registrations achieved, including:
Over 200,000 registrations: 200,000 Gold
Over 400,000 registrations: 100,000 Mana Stones
Over 600,000: 60 Topazes
Over 800,000: 3-star Hannemorin Soulstar x1 (*Soulstar’ is an in-game item that summons Soul Linker, an AI partner mercenary fighting with players)
Over 1,000,000: Level 60 Hero Armor x1
100,000 Gold and 50 Blue Diamonds, along with one Silvadu’s Ring for Apple users or one Errel’s Ring for Android users
Players can also earn points on A3: STILL ALIVE’s website, with up to 12 points offered if they pre-register the game on the website or through the App Store or Google Play, if they share the promo video on social media, and if they invite friends for pre-registration. Points can be redeemed for a chance to earn rare in-game items and others including:
In-game Items
Brilliant Soulstar
Brilliant Accessory Chest
Soulstar
Macbook Pro
Rewared to one person by draw
A3: STILL ALIVE is available for pre-registration in the App Store and Google Play, in 172 countries around the world.
For more information, please visit the official website and forum, and follow A3: STILL ALIVE on Facebook and YouTube.
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About Netmarble Corporation
Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade&Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and Big Hit Entertainment, Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com
FOREIGN TRIBES OFFER NEW STRATEGIC POSSIBILITIES INROMANCE 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
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 Editionis 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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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 Steam, PlayStation 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 Steam, PlayStation 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
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.
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
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 & Tutorial – Crossroads 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 InnFacebook and Twitter.
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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:
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.
