Builder of AAA Game Studios Headed by Harold Ryan Continues to Flourish – Reveals Third Studio as it Expands into New Headquarters

Bellevue, WA – October 1, 2020 – ProbablyMonsters™ Inc., a new category of game company building a family of game studios to launch world-class entertainment, today proudly reveals its third studio, which is led by creative leaders from the acclaimed Torchlight and Borderlands franchises. The third studio, whose name has not been announced, joins Cauldron Studios and Firewalk Studios in the company’s thriving family of sustainable AAA game studios. The new studio is working on a next-gen co-op RPG game for its first project, which represents another genre within the ProbablyMonsters portfolio of original titles.

ProbablyMonsters also confirmed it has secured a new, larger home in the scenic northwest surroundings of Bellevue, Washington as it continues to hire across all studios. The 76,000 square foot building will support ProbablyMonsters and its family of studios with ample room to expand teams and house new studios. The company’s inclusive approach has attracted diverse senior-level talent who have collectively worked on dozens of blockbuster franchises, strengthening its planned growth. ProbablyMonsters has achieved a 50% increase in headcount this year despite pandemic challenges, with the company now having over 150 employees. Whether working remotely, as they are now, or in their new office, employees will continue to benefit from all the resources needed to provide an environment of stability and positive work-life balance while creating AAA games.

Under the leadership of founder and CEO, Harold Ryan, ProbablyMonsters continues to chart a new course for building and sustaining AAA game studios. ProbablyMonsters’ unique studio development model empowers each of its studios to concentrate on game creation while the company’s platform team focuses on leadership mentoring, funding, publishing negotiations, staffing, corporate administration, and technology for every studio. Each side does what it’s best at while enjoying stable careers and creating exceptional games. With this steadfast vision, ProbablyMonsters has now guided the formation of three game studios, each of which is creating signature player experiences in different genres to delight fans.

“People-first game developers with a passion for their craft, who foster trust, respect, and approachability, belong at ProbablyMonsters,” said Harold Ryan, CEO and founder of ProbablyMonsters. “John, Marsh, Patrick, and Allen are a perfect fit at ProbablyMonsters, and have joined us to lead the growth of a new co-op RPG studio, adding a new core genre to our family of studios.”

The new ProbablyMonsters studio is led by four key developers with a storied history of collaborating on successful original RPG projects. The founders and their growing new team have a passion for advancing their craft through mutual support and knowledge sharing, which is informed by their experience and strengthened by the resources available at ProbablyMonsters. College gaming friends John Dunbar and Marsh Lefler worked together on the creation of Mythos at Flagship Studios before leaving to co-found Runic Games in 2008. Patrick Blank, original Lead Level Designer on Borderlands, later joined, and Allen Fong, then with Perfect World, soon began working with the team before officially joining Runic in 2016. Their team created Torchlight, a seminal RPG released in 2009, leading to the studio being named as a “Top 5 Developer” by Gamasutra. They followed this with Torchlight II in 2012. Since joining forces, the quartet have worked closely together for over a decade in an atmosphere of cooperation that goes beyond their formal disciplines and roles.

At ProbablyMonsters, developers can flourish, reliably turning creative vision and effort into exceptional game experiences. The company is built on a foundation of repeated AAA success by an unrivaled team of innovative, experienced game executives and development leaders, with staff hailing from over 60 major games, entertainment, and technology companies. More details on ProbablyMonsters and its family of studios will be shared in the coming months.

Follow ProbablyMonsters on Twitter at @prblyMONSTERS and connect on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/probablymonsters.

About ProbablyMonsters Inc.

ProbablyMonsters, a new category of game company, was founded in 2016 by former Bungie President and CEO, Harold Ryan. ProbablyMonsters is building a family of sustainable game studios to create and launch AAA games in a positive environment for developers. Located in its new headquarters in Bellevue, Washington, the company has a strong cast of experienced, innovative game development leaders with a record of launching blockbuster projects. ProbablyMonsters’ mission is to unite, guide, and empower talented game developers to create exceptional interactive experiences. The company has revealed three unique studios. Its first two game studios, Firewalk Studios and Cauldron Studios, are each developing their own inaugural AAA game project via separate, signed deals with major publishers, and its third studio is working on a next gen co-op RPG project. ProbablyMonsters has over 150 employees and continues to grow. For more information, visit probablymonsters.com.

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ROCCAT Also Launches New Compact Vulcan TKL PC Gaming Keyboards and the Sense AIMO XXL Mousepad

San Diego, CA – October 1, 2020 – ROCCAT, Turtle Beach’s (Nasdaq: HEAR) Hamburg, Germany-based PC peripheral brand, today announced its all-new Elo™ series PC gaming headsets will be available at participating retailers worldwide this Sunday, October 4, 2020. The Elo headsets offer PC gamers the perfect blend of ROCCAT’s award-winning German design and innovation with Turtle Beach’s unrivaled audio expertise and exclusive technologies. There are three different Elo headsets for PC gamers to choose from – the Elo 7.1 Air wireless surround sound headset with a MSRP of $99.99/99.99€, the Elo 7.1 USB surround sound headset with a MSRP of $69.99/69.99€, and the Elo X Stereo with a MSRP of $49.99/49.99€. All three models are designed with premium, comfort-focused features, including memory foam cushions with Turtle Beach’s patented ProSpecs™ glasses-friendly technology, a self-adjusting floating metal headband, powerful 50mm drivers and Turtle Beach’s high-sensitivity TruSpeak™ microphone. The Elo 7.1 Air and 7.1 USB also feature robust 7.1 channel surround sound, Variable Mic Monitoring, and ROCCAT’s AIMO intelligent lighting, and the Elo 7.1 Air adds Turtle Beach’s Superhuman Hearing® sound setting for a competitive advantage.

Sunday, October 4, 2020 also marks the launch of the latest addition to ROCCAT’s Vulcan series keyboards with the new Vulcan TKL, as well as the new supersized Sense AIMO XXL mousepad. The Vulcan TKL is a compact tenkeyless version of the full-size Vulcan mechanical keyboard design and features ROCCAT’s Titan Linear or Titan Tactile switches. The Vulcan TKL will be available in the U.S. for a MSRP of $129.99/129.99€ and will launch in Europe on October 30, 2020. Additionally, ROCCAT’s popular Sense AIMO mousepad goes XXL and joins ROCCAT’s AIMO-enabled family of products to make the lighting eco-system bigger and better than ever before. The Sense AIMO XXL mousepad will be available at participating retailers globally for a MSRP of $59.99/59.99€.

“This weekend gamers can finally get their hands on ROCCAT’s latest groundbreaking products and experience first-hand the precision and advantage of using the best PC accessories on the market,” said René Korte, General Manager for PC Products at Turtle Beach. “We’re excited to see the Elos, TKLs and Sense AIMO XXL arriving in stores, and later this month the Pro versions of our award-winning Vulcan keyboards and Burst mice featuring our ultra-fast, game-changing Titan Optical Switch technology will be available.” Full details on ROCCAT’s all-new Elo 7.1 Air, Elo 7.1 USB, and Elo X Stereo headsets, Vulcan TKLkeyboard, and Sense AIMO XXL mousepad below.

Elo 7.1 Air Wireless Surround Sound RGB Gaming Headset The Elo 7.1 Air is the top-end wireless model of the series. It offers exceptional, immersive 7.1 channel surround sound via powerful 50mm drivers and adds Turtle Beach’s exclusive Superhuman Hearing® sound setting for a competitive advantage. Elo 7.1 Air uses ROCCAT’s Stellar Wireless technology for a dependable wireless connection as good as – and sometimes faster than – a wired connection, as well as a long-lasting battery that averages 24-hours of use. A high-sensitivity, high-performance TrueSpeak™ microphone delivers crystal-clear chat and Variable Mic Monitoring helps cut down shouting, while memory foam cushions with ProSpecs™ glasses-friendly tech and a self-adjusting metal headband provide premium comfort and a unique, weightless fit. The Elo 7.1 Air is also a new addition to ROCCAT’s AIMO product portfolio and will be available for a MSRP of $99.99/99.99€.

Elo 7.1 USB Surround Sound Gaming Headset The Elo 7.1 USB offers exceptional, immersive 7.1 channel surround sound powered by its precision-tuned 50mm drivers. It also boasts Turtle Beach audio innovations such as the high-sensitivity, high-performance TruSpeak™ microphone for crystal-clear communication, plus Variable Mic Monitoring to help avoid shouting, and ProSpecs™ glasses-friendly ear cushions. In addition to premium comfort features like memory foam cushioning and a self-adjusting metal headband, the Elo 7.1 USBalso works with ROCCAT’s AIMO lighting system offering vivid color customizations. The Elo 7.1 USB will be available for a competitive MSRP of $69.99/69.99€.

Elo X Stereo Cross-Platform Gaming Headset

Designed for stereo enthusiasts and multiplatform gamers, the Elo X Stereo delivers supreme sound powered by precision-tuned 50mm drivers. Its extended cross-platform compatibility via a 3.5mm jack complements premium comfort features including memory foam cushions and a self-adjusting metal headband for a unique, weightless fit. Class-leading Turtle Beach audio technologies include the high-sensitivity, high-performance TruSpeak™ microphone and patented ProSpecs™ glasses-friendly comfort. The Elo X Stereocomes with a PC audio splitterand an attractive MSRP of $49.99/49.99€.

Vulcan TKL  The Vulcan TKL is the new tenkeyless follow-up to ROCCAT’s award-winning Vulcan mechanical gaming keyboard series and will be available in two versions. PC gamers who want the most responsive performance will want the Vulcan TKL with ROCCAT’s Titan Linear Switch which is 30% faster than standard mechanical switches, while those who prefer a slightly firmer keystroke can opt for the TKL with the Titan Tactile Switch, which is 20% faster than standard switches. Both versions of the Vulcan TKL feature the same low-profile design as the full-size models, with a sleek anodized aluminum plate and a removable USB-C cable. The Vulcan TKL keyboards will be available for a MSRP of $129.99/129.99€.

Sense AIMO XXL

ROCCATs popular  Sense AIMO mousepad has also received an upgrade and is now available in the XXL format of 900x400x3.5mm. The Sense AIMO XXL also joins ROCCAT’s AIMO family of products and is the perfect companion to any of the ROCCAT AIMO product portfolio. Its soft cloth surface is bordered by a vivid RGB light guide with two programmable light zones. The Sense AIMO XXL will be available for a MSRP of $59.99/59.99€.

For more information on the latest ROCCAT PC gaming products and accessories, visit ROCCAT.org and be sure to follow ROCCAT on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

About Turtle Beach Corporation

Turtle Beach Corporation (corp.turtlebeach.com) is one of the world’s leading gaming audio and accessory providers. The Turtle Beach brand (www.turtlebeach.com) is known for pioneering first-to-market features and patented innovations in high-quality, comfort-driven headsets for all levels of gamer, making it a fan-favorite brand and the market leader in console gaming audio for the last decade. Turtle Beach’s ROCCAT brand (www.roccat.org) combines detail-loving German innovation with a genuine passion for designing the best PC gaming products. Under the ROCCAT brand, Turtle Beach creates award-winning keyboards, mice, headsets, mousepads, and other PC accessories. Turtle Beach’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.

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While the Company believes that its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurances that its goals and strategy will be realized. Numerous factors, including risks and uncertainties, may affect actual results and may cause results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by the Company. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, market acceptance of the new Elo series PC gaming headsets, risks related to the Company’s liquidity, the substantial uncertainties inherent in the acceptance of existing and future products, the difficulty of commercializing and protecting new technology, the impact of competitive products and pricing, general business and economic conditions, risks associated with the expansion of our business including the implementation of any businesses we acquire, our indebtedness, the outcome of our HyperSound strategic review process and other factors discussed in our public filings, including the risk factors included in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company’s most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the Company’s other periodic reports. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, the Company does not intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement after the date of this release whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

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WHAT DO DAVID HASSELHOFF, JONATHAN VAN NESS AND CHLOE KIM HAVE IN COMMON? FUSER IS TURNING THEM INTO DJS.

The campaign for a new DJ video game touts the game’s ability to make anyone (and they mean anyone) a DJ.

This week, NCSOFT will launch a fully integrated ad campaign for FUSER™, a DJ video game from award-winning developer Harmonix, that’s a never-ending virtual music festival for music lovers, content creators and gamers. The upcoming game lets players create their perfect DJ personas, customize their performance stages, and then mix over 100 songs different artists, genres and generations. Thanks to FUSER, you no longer need fancy turntables or years of training to be a DJ—now anyone can headline their own virtual music festival.

And NCSOFT and Harmonix mean anyone: The campaign, titled “Unexpected DJs,” features David Hasselhoff (DJ Hoff), Jonathan Van Ness (DJ YasKween), Chloe Kim (DJ 1080) and other unexpected celebs. The effort includes online films, a site that lets users create their own DJ persona, unexpected brand partnerships, and even the chance to have a DJ battle against Diplo online. Each element will reinforce how easy it now is to feel like a DJ while igniting the creativity of FUSER’s core audience.
 
“FUSER redefines the music game genre. It’s driven by creativity, originality and expression. It empowers players to be at the center of creating culture by developing and then sharing mixes using various pieces of some of the world’s most iconic songs,” said Tim Granich, vice president of marketing at NCSOFT.  
 
Today, FUSER will release a long-form online film that unveils the unexpected-DJ lineup one by one and invites viewers to become DJs too. Shot entirely during the COVID-19 pandemic, the film takes place in each unexpected DJ’s home, illustrating how FUSER can transform any living room into an epic festival stage—even Diplo makes a cameo from his home studio. The 90-second spectacle was directed by music-video super duo BRTHR and features an impressive array of VFX as well as tracks from the game.
 
“My favorite part about FUSER is how it really gave me the feeling of DJ’ing a festival,” said David Hasselhoff. “Anyone at home can step into a world of epic music, colors, lights and be a legitimate DJ. It’s a wonderful thing and a lot of fun.”
 
But the DJ announcements won’t stop with the film. To help fans and brands join in on the fun too, a UGC tool built for social sharing called “DJ DNA” will live on DJDNATEST.com, allowing gamers to generate their own Unexpected-DJ personas and then share them with the world. Additionally, users of the tool will then have the opportunity to enter for a chance to battle with superstar DJ Diplo online. NCSOFT will be releasing more details on that event later.
 
The campaign is the first work from NCSOFT’s new ad agency, Goodby Silverstein & Partners. “This game is about bringing together the most unexpected collaborations. Our ad needed to do the same,” said Laura Petruccelli, GS&P creative director. “But we didn’t want this to be about influencers only. The DJ DNA Test allows anyone to turn into a DJ– allowing gamers to create a piece of music culture before they ever start playing FUSER.  It’s an epic game demo wrapped in a commercial.”
 
No word yet on if Hoff’s DJ career will continue after the campaign. We really, really hope it does.

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About NCSOFT
NCSOFT, headquartered in Pangyo, Korea, is the world’s premier publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online games, including the critically acclaimed Aion®, Blade & Soul®, Lineage®, and Guild Wars® franchises. NCSOFT West is a division of NCSOFT that holds operating responsibilities for North America, Europe, South America, and Australia/New Zealand. More information can be found at www.ncsoft.com.

We created GOG GALAXY 2.0 to give gamers a better way of organizing all their games across multiple gaming platforms into one library. Since its launch, the most requested new feature has been the option to buy games not only from GOG.COM, but from other platforms as well, straight from the GOG GALAXY app.

Today, we’re happy to invite the first group of gamers to test the brand new store we’re working on, and share their feedback with us.

In the new store, we will be welcoming games from both GOG.COM and beyond – including titles previously exclusive only to other gaming platforms. With the internal beta launching today, invited users will have the option to buy games from a selection of hand-picked Epic Games Store exclusive titles, alongside all GOG.COM games. Most importantly, all purchases are covered by our 30-days refund policy as well as 24/7 human support.

There is still plenty of work ahead of us. As the internal beta test continues, we will be inviting more gamers, expanding the store’s catalog and introducing new features. For a chance to be part of this test, join GOG GALAXY today at www.gogalaxy.com.

CD PROJEKT RED has released a brand new Cyberpunk 2077 commercial featuring Keanu Reeves, who also portrays a major character in the game.

The promotional video was broadcast during game 1 of this year’s NBA Finals between Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. In the commercial, Keanu Reeves invites players to join his character, Johnny Silverhand, in Night City when the game releases in November.

Cyberpunk 2077 will release November 19th, 2020, for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4, with the version for Google Stadia set to launch the same year. The game will also be playable on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 consoles when available. At a later date, a free upgrade to Cyberpunk 2077, taking full advantage of next-gen hardware, will become available for owners of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions respectively.

For more information regarding the game, followFacebook,Twitter, and visitcyberpunk.net.

About Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is a narrative-driven, open world RPG set in the most vibrant and dangerous metropolis of the future — Night City. The game follows the story of V, a hired gun on the rise in a world of cyberenhanced street warriors, tech-savvy netrunners and corporate life-hackers. Featuring CD PROJEKT RED’s hallmark concept of choices and consequences, players will face difficult decisions that ripple through the entire game. Winner of over 200 awards, Cyberpunk 2077 is set in the universe of the classic pen & paper RPG system, Cyberpunk 2020.

About CD PROJEKT RED
CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for personal computers and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include The Witcher series of games, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, GWENT: The Witcher Card Game and the upcoming futuristic AAA role-playing game — Cyberpunk 2077. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Capital Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

FIFA 21 Kicks Off With a Bombastic, Can’t-Miss Barrage of All Things FIFA on October 2

October 2, 2020

WHO: EA SPORTS FIFA 21 and Artists/Celebrities Around the World

WHAT: EA SPORTS FIFA 21 is kicking off its World Premiere on October 1 with the first-ever FIFA World Celebration, where more than 40 global artists featured on the FIFA 21 Soundtrack will come together on their respective channels to celebrate the premiere and upcoming launch of the game. Football fans can listen to their favorite artists worldwide and participate in other activities throughout the 22-hour event – full information and line-up can be found here.

Music headliners include Australia’s very own Tame Impala and Chløë Black, Dua Lipa, Anitta, and Diplo. Fans can follow their performances – along with those from other artists across the globe – on the artists’ channels and hop from stage-to-stage to see their favorite acts celebrate The World’s Game.

EA Play* members can be among the first to get on the pitch starting October 1 with the EA Play 10-hour early access trial, which includes pre-launch challenges and rewards. Throughout the season, members will also receive Start of Season XP Boosts for FIFA Ultimate Team, recurring FUT kits and stadium customization item rewards, plus 10% off FIFA Points. Additionally, players who log-in to FUT 21 during the event will receive a Kylian Mbappe Tifo for FUT Stadium**. Visit www.eaplay.com for more details.

WHEN: All performances will take place on October 2, highlights include:

4:00AM – 4:30AM AEST: Dua Lipa

8:00AM – 8:30PM AEST: Anitta

12:00PM – 12:30PM AEST: Tame Impala

1:00PM – 1:30PM AEST: Diplo

2:30PM – 3:00PM AEST: Chløë Black
View the full line-up/schedule here***

WEBSITE: For more details about the FIFA 21 World Celebration, visit https://www.ea.com/games/fifa/fifa-21/world-premiere-music.

Additionally, follow @EASPORTSFIFA on Twitter and Instagram to make sure you don’t miss any of the FIFA 21 World Premiere launch celebrations!

 

* CONDITIONS, LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS APPLY. SEE EA PLAY TERMS https://tos.ea.com/legalapp/eaplay/US/en/PC/ FOR DETAILS.

** Offer is for promotional purposes only & has no cash value. Offer expires October 2, 2020 11:59PM PT. You must login to EA SPORTS FIFA 21 Ultimate Team (FUT) between October 1, 12:01AM PT and October 2, 11:59PM PT on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC via Origin™ and Steam only to receive your Kylian Mbappe Tifo for FUT Stadium. EA Play membership* is required to access FIFA 21 during this period.

*** Line-up subject to change

Remember, Remember the Third of November, Trolls Come to SpellForce In Fallen God!

Sydney, Australia, October 1^st, 2020 – The second standalone expansion for SpellForce 3 – Fallen God will arrive on November 3rd. Mark that day in your calendar, you can start changing the fate of the Trolls. This noble race has always been pushed around, seen as monsters or cheap workforce, they were hunted, enslaved, and exploited. But a people can only take so much, before breaking its chains and stop being “prey”.

Lead your tribe on its path to freedom through the new campaign in SpellForce 3 – Fallen God, coming on November 3rd, 2020 for PC and check out the new gameplay trailer below.

Steam Store Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1154040/

About SpellForce 3: Fallen God

Your dwindling, nomadic tribe of trolls has just one goal: survival. Plagued by vicious poachers who are after your precious tusks, and weakened by disease, hope is almost lost – until an enigmatic Elven stranger offers you, the young chieftain Akrog, a path to salvation: you must resurrect a fallen god.

Features:

• The perfect blend of RTS and RPG: SpellForce 3: Fallen God combines RTS and RPG gameplay for an exciting blend of storytelling and epic real-time battles
• Standalone game and story: Fallen God is a standalone expansion to SpellForce 3. You don’t need to be familiar with the story of SpellForce 3 or SpellForce 3: Soul Harvest to jump right in
• Single-player campaign: Featuring the dark, enthralling story of the long-misunderstood Trolls and their battle for survival, with a playtime of around 15 hours
• Customize your heroes: Combine skill trees and abilities to create the perfect heroes for your strategy
• Explore a new continent: Discover Urgath and solve its mysteries using unique hero interactions with the world
• Craft powerful weapons: Salvage legendary weapons and armor from other races to give your Trolls the edge in battle
• Lead your army to victory: Hone your battle strategy in an improved sector-based RTS system
• Character shaping throughout the single-player campaign:
  The choices you make in the campaign affect your companion’s skills and abilities. Plus they can contribute to the story through their own decisions, based on how you previously shaped their character.
• New playable faction: The Trolls. With their nomadic behaviour, Trolls have a different playstyle than all other factions in SpellForce 3
• All-new soundtrack to underline the beauty and mystery of the new continent
• Full Steam Workshop integration and advanced modding tools
• Introducing Ranked Play: Compete with other SpellForce players in a 1:1 ELO-based ranked system, and become the champion of SpellForce
• Create your own maps with the powerful modding tools and share them with the community

Notes for Editors:

About THQ Nordic

The THQ Nordic official boiler plate can be found here: https://thqnordic.com/company/about

New U.S. battleships set sail in World of Warships with new update 

World of Warships sees the arrival of the new powerful U.S. battleships subbranch in early access today with Update 0.9.9, including the Tier VIII Kansas and the Tier IX Minnesota. They form part of a new U.S. Battleships event. The update also includes new Directives, an upgraded Naval Base Port, and a new season of Clan Battles.

The new US Battleships feature powerful main armaments, good anti-torpedo protection, and great maneuverability. However, while their rudder is very responsive, the ships are rather slow for their type. Numerous main battery guns with a solid salvo weight and decent firing range, which comes at the expense of longer gun reload times. Rounding out the battleships are their decent AA defenses which can be reinforced with the Defensive AA Fire consumable. 

Players can obtain the VIII Kansas by completing Directives, and the IX Minnesota by opening random bundles in the Armoury in exchange for Doubloons. By completing Directives players can get American Tokens, a new temporary resource that can be exchanged for bundles and other rewards in the Armoury, including Gold Eagle permanent camouflages for US Battleships.

The new update also starts a new Clan Battles Season in 7 vs 7 format for Tier X ships.  Furthermore, Division Commanders will now have additional options to invite mercenaries – players outside their Clan to join their Divisions for Clan Battles.

With the release of Update 0.9.9, players will also be able to play on all World of Warships servers within one game client, without the need to install separate game instances for each region. The game server will be determined by the currently selected account in the Wargaming Game Center.

Update 0.9.9 also brings new visual and general improvements to World of Warships, follow this link for more details.

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.

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

The Golden Age of Gaming Returns with Jetboard Joust Shooting up Steam Oct. 23

BATH, England – 1 Oct. 2020 – Jetboard Joust, a joyous fusion of classic arcade shoot-’em-ups and modern roguelikes from publisher Freedom! Games and developer BitBull sets a course for Steam on PC and Mac on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 and Nintendo Switch in 2021. 

A follow-up three decades in the making, Jetboard Joust springs into action 31 years following the launch of 1989’s ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, and Amstrad CPC title Skateboard Joust. Soar around circular arenas on a levitating jetboard and defend civilians from alien raiders. Wield an arsenal of heavy weaponry to protect the skies while balancing propulsive bursts to evade enemy fire and maintain altitude across a gauntlet of procedurally-generated levels.

Dogfight with more than 50 varieties of intergalactic invaders, including hulking mutants created from abductees then face off against massive bosses. Once the enemy armadas are defeated, challenging guardians appear as one final obstacle between the hero and a treasure trove of loot, weapons, and currency that will prove invaluable in overcoming the trials ahead.

Master action-packed combat where juggling weapon condition, ammo count, and shields is the key to survival. Harness momentum to transform the jetboard into a devastating projectile. Earn coins from destroying foes and saving citizens to purchase weapon and jetboard upgrades or save up to buy extra lives and return to the fight after falling in battle to keep the run going.

“Jetboard Joust is a fusion of classic and modern design that pays homage to the golden age of games I came up playing and making in the ‘80s,” said James Closs, founder, BitBull Ltd. “It’s been a long time coming but my partners at Freedom! Games and I are thrilled to finally reveal this over-the-top dose of arcade action is rocketing onto Steam on October 23!”

Jetboard Joust launches on Steam for Windows PC and Mac Oct. 23, 2020 for $9.99 USD with English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese language support available at launch. Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) localizations are also in the works. A Nintendo Switch version is also currently in development and primed for release in 2021.

To learn more about Jetboard Joust, please visit the Steam Page, check out the development blog, and join the BitBull community on Twitter, Instagram, and Discord.

About Freedom! Games

Freedom! Games is a publisher dedicated to offering best-in-class services to partners and providing players worldwide with unique and memorable experiences. With over 50 years of combined industry experience at the executive level, Freedom! Games seeks to leverage its expertise to facilitate great games and even better publishing experiences.

For more information, visit the official website.

About BitBull Ltd.

BitBull is a Bath-based independent studio founded by veteran game designer James Closs. With more than thirty years of experience creating everything from 8-bit home computer games to award-winning mobile titles, BitBull has seen it all and strives to leverage that know-how to deliver compelling, classic gameplay-driven experiences for modern audiences.

For more information, visit the official Twitter. 

After Midnight – a game that mixes turn-based strategy with puzzle gameplay – will launch on PC and Mac on October 13th.

Working as a resident in a hospital is no easy task. Demanding patients, long night shifts, sleep deprivation, stress, pressure, and being forced to deal with both your superiors’ and parents’ expectations. But you were prepared for all that when you chose this career. What you didn’t expect, however, was that you’d be fighting viruses in a very literal way…

ou can also download the free demo of the game, including the first five chapters, from itch.io (https://afterburn.itch.io/after-midnight).

ABOUT AFTER MIDNIGHT

After Midnight is a game that mixes turn-based strategy with puzzle gameplay and a plot that’s explained in the style of a visual novel. The gamer takes on the role of medical professionals such as a doctor, a nurse, and a paramedic, and uses their passive and active combat skills to fight mutated viruses that invaded the hospital. Strategic thinking, planning your actions, and teamwork are the keys to success. Depending on the character chosen during the combat turn, the player can heal their teammates, attack the opponents in a direct fight, or even use area attacks from a distance – all to defeat diversified enemies that multiply and get stronger with every turn.

A unique design that mixes turn-based strategy with puzzle gameplay.An unusual plot focusing on medical professionals, their work, and some interesting facts from their field.A cartoon art style featuring anthropomorphic animal characters.A family-friendly gaming experience as there is no violence or strong language.

After Midnight will come to itch.io on October 13th and will be available for free. You can download the demo version of the game now.

After Midnight is being created by Afterburn studio, and its development has been subsidized by the National Centre for Culture under the program Kultura w sieci.

About Afterburn
Afterburn is a tiny game development studio based in Łódź, Poland. So far, the team has released two commercial titles, Golf Peaks (out now on the App Store, Google Play, PC, Mac, and Nintendo Switch) and inbento (out now on the App Store, Google Play, and Nintendo Switch). http://afterburn.games