Make a Killing in the Diamond Adversary Series. Plus Double Rewards in Gerald’s Last Play, Bikers vs VIP Results and More
You don’t need to tap the vault to win big at The Diamond this week – the real action is on the casino floor in the Diamond Adversary Series. Competitors will receive Double Payouts for all modes in the series – and a special one-time bonus to players on the winning side of any mode in the series: a quarter million in stone-cold cash, deposited within seven days of winning.
As mentioned last week, this week’s bonuses are based on the most-played activity (VIP or MC Work & Challenges) over the past seven days. The VIPs took this one, so get ready to move some contraband – Special Cargo Sales will now pay out double rewards, all week long.
If Gerald hits your line, do not send him straight to voicemail – all of Gerald’s Last Play Missions are dishing out double cash and RP rewards through until September 9th, so pick up, help an old friend out and earn yourself a quick payday.
On the Podium This Week: The Maibatsu Penumbra FF Stop by the lobby of The Diamond Casino & Resort and give the Lucky Wheel a spin. This week’s top prize is the Maibatsu Penumbra FF, a deceivingly demure vehicle that can go from zero to irresponsible faster than you can buckle a seatbelt.
DISCOUNTS
The Diamond is offering all sorts of sales and discounts this week to keep wallets in seats around the clock. Help yourself to free Champagne at the bar and make sure to swing by the Casino Store on your way out, too – all Casino-exclusive clothing is half off for the next week. The Master Penthouse Suite and all of its customizations (colors, patterns, floor plans and extra rooms) are all 30% off.
Vehicles:
Grotti Furia – 30% off
Överflöd Entity XXR – 30% off
Grotti Itali GTO – 30% off
Karin Kuruma (armored) – 40% off
Take 40% off the Mammoth Thruster and 30% off the TM-02 Khanjali through September 9th, plus look out for other vehicle discounts you can take advantage of through the coming weeks.
PRIME GAMING
GTA Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account with Prime Gaming will receive:
GTA$200K for playing any time this week
The FREE Vespucci Canals Nightclub Property
70% off the Mammoth Avenger
75% off the Avenger’s Weapon and Weaponized Vehicle Workshops
Head over to the Social Club Events page for a full rundown of all current special events, bonuses and discounts.
Everything is Game: NBA® 2K21 Now Available Australia & New Zealand
Hoops, Music, Clothes, Shoes and Culture – See Why Everything is Game in NBA 2K21 Today for Current-Generation Platforms
Sydney, Australia – September 4, 2020 – Today,2K is thrilled to announce that NBA® 2K21, the next iteration of the top-rated and top-selling NBA video game simulation series of the past 19 years*, is now available on current-generation platforms in Australia and New Zealand. With its release, NBA 2K21 offers one-of-a-kind immersion into all facets of NBA basketball and basketball culture, including exciting improvements upon its best-in-class gameplay, competitive and community online features and deep, varied game modes.
“This may be one of the most unique years for the NBA and basketball gaming ever, and the team at Visual Concepts is proud to bring NBA 2K21 to millions of players around the world,” said Greg Thomas, president at Visual Concepts. “We’re very excited to jump on the sticks and join our community of players today; we can’t wait to see you on the court.”
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The current-gen version of NBA 2K21 features several new additions and improvements, where veteran ballers and new players alike will find a variety of basketball experiences to dive into:
Realer than Ever – With enhancements across its visual presentation, player AI, game modes and much more, NBA 2K21 continues to push the boundaries as the most authentic, realistic basketball video game experience. Feel the energy of the crowd, the intensity of NBA competition, and the entertainment of the most immersive sports product in gaming today;
Elite Gameplay – Enjoy unparalleled control with the ball in your hands using the advanced Pro Stick. Aim jump shots and layups for a new level of precision and skill, and unlock new signature dribble moves with more effective ball handling;
Your G.O.A.T. Team– Build your greatest collection of latest NBA stars and legendary ballers in MyTEAM and compete against other ferocious collectors around the world. New for NBA 2K21, limited-time Seasons offer unique rewards as you compete in new and returning MyTEAM modes;
New MyCAREER Story – Ascend from high school ball to one of 10 officially licensed college programs to the NBA in a brand new, cinematic MyCAREER experience – The Long Shadow. Take your MyPLAYER to the top by making the big moves on the court and even bigger moves off of it, and make a name for yourself along this exciting, dramatic journey;
New Neighbourhood Locale – Soak in the sun as you ball out in 1v1s, 3v3s and 5v5s; the new Neighborhood in NBA 2K21takes your game beachside with all-new visuals and layout. Flash your skills and style at 2K Beach, squad up in Pro-Am and earn prizes in dynamically updated 2K Compete Events;
All the Latest Drops and Music – From head to toe, look the part of a baller with all-new apparel and sneaker drops from your favourite clothing, accessory and shoe brands. And ball while taking in the dynamic NBA 2K21music experience, which features the latest big artists – including two Dame D.O.L.L.A. tracks exclusively debuting in the game – from around the world and breakthrough musicians waiting to be discovered;
USA Basketball – Relive USA Basketball’s championship legacy. Take the court with classic teams, collect MyTEAM cards featuring past stars and show off your pride with MyPLAYER gear.
Featuring Portland Trail Blazers’ superstar Damian Lillard on the cover, the current-gen version of NBA 2K21 is available for $99.95** on Xbox One, PlayStation®4, and $89.95 on Nintendo Switch™, Windows PC and Google Stadia. The NBA 2K21Mamba Forever Edition for current-gen features basketball legend Kobe Bryant on a unique custom cover with his No. 8 jersey and will be available for $149.95** on Xbox One, PlayStation®4, and $139.95 on Windows PC. A full breakdown of each version is available here at https://nba.2k.com/buy/.
Of note, the Mamba Forever Edition includes dual-access to NBA 2K21 for current and next-gen versions of the game on either PlayStation or Xbox consoles, providing purchasers with a copy of the standard edition of the game on the other generation within the same console family. Additionally, NBA 2K21 features MyTEAM Cross-Progression and a Shared VC wallet within the same console family (PS4 to PS5, Xbox One to Xbox Series X), enabling all MyTEAM Points, Tokens, cards and progress to be shared on both current and next-generation versions of NBA 2K21 in the same console family. Similarly, the Shared VC Wallet means any earned or purchased VC is accessible across both current and next-generation versions of NBA 2K21 in the same console family. More information is available at the Dual-Access FAQ: https://nba.2k.com/faq/.
As part of today’s launch, 2K is celebrating all things NBA 2K21 with #2KDay across its social channels. The festivities include physical giveaways and Locker Code drops on Twitter, the “What’s Your 2K21 MyPLAYER Build?” Instagram camera effect and much more. The community is also invited to share their best 2K day moments under #ShowYourGame, where the best content will be highlighted by NBA 2K. Follow NBA 2K on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook for the latest NBA 2K21 news.
Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K21 is rated PG from the OFLC. NBA 2K21 for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X will be available as a launch title this holiday. For more information on NBA 2K21, please visit https://nba.2k.com/.
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MARVEL’S AVENGERS LAUNCHES TODAY REASSEMBLING AUSTRALIA’S GOLD MEDAL WINNING MEN’S FREESTYLE RELAY TEAM FOR THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY
More Than Six Million Players Spent Over 28 Million Hours Playing as Earth’s Mightiest Heroes During August Beta – It’s Time to Assemble!
SYDNEY, 4th September 2020 – Today, SQUARE ENIX® announced that Marvel’s Avengers is now available across Australia & New Zealand for the PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC, and they have recruited Olympic Champion’s Ian Thorpe, Michael Klim, Chris Fydler and Ashley Callus to celebrate the launch.
These four Aussie legends were part of one of the greatest team efforts in Australian sporting history, smashing their US rivals ‘like guitars’ to claim Gold in the Men’s 4x100m Freestyle relay 20 years ago. The team is reassembling to mark the milestone and this time they are swapping swimsuits for gaming consoles and taking on a new mission – defending Earth in the new Marvel’s Avengers game.
Our mightiest heroes aren’t letting COVID-19 travel restrictions prevent them from getting together, reuniting online in the game through its four-player co-op function to commemorate the anniversary.
Olympian Ian Thorpe says having the opportunity to celebrate the anniversary through the game is serendipitous, “Going into that race, we knew it was going to take superhuman strength from all of us to win Gold. Now, 20 years later, having the opportunity to actually play a superhero in Marvel’s Avengers alongside the team, it’s a nice tribute to that moment and a chance for us to relive some memories.
Unfortunately, due to the current travel restrictions Ashley can’t join us but being able to play Marvel’s Avengers and compete in a different way through the game is special way for us to honour the win,” added Thorpe.
Marvel’s Avengers offers players a truly rich experience and combines the single player focused Reassemble story campaign with the ongoing Avengers Initiative’s War Zone missions, which take the Avengers around the world and beyond. Each mission in the Reassemble campaign is designed to showcase one or more hero’s unique abilities, while the Avengers Initiative missions can be played solo with your own custom AI team or with a group of up to four players* as any Hero in the player’s roster.
“At its heart, Marvel’s Avengers is a game about hope in a modern Super Hero setting,” said Shaun Escayg, creative director for Marvel’s Avengers at developer Crystal Dynamics. “Our original story campaign features Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, as the point-of-view focus who is unflappably optimistic, and she uses her passion, natural curiosity, gifted intellect, and emerging powers to expose a conspiracy, leading her on an adventure to re-assemble and re-build the Avengers to their former glory.”
To ensure a continuing heroic experience for all players, the narrative of Marvel’s Avengers will expand over time, with the addition of new stories featuring new heroes, villains, mission types, regions, items, and more delivered to players at no additional cost once they own the core game. These stories move the entire Marvel’s Avengers narrative world forward on a multi-year arc, and all new missions are accessible to the entire roster of playable heroes.
Fans won’t have to wait long for this new content, either. The game’s first post-launch content season, focused on the recently announced Kate Bishop and her iconic mentor Hawkeye, Clint Barton, begins just weeks after launch with mysterious new Tachyon missions. Kate’s Operation, “Taking AIM,” kicks off in late October featuring a new villain and new mystery. Kate, an Olympic-calibre gymnast and master archer, comes with her own distinct set of Skills, Gear, and moves to unlock and master just like the core launch Heroes.
“Taking AIM” begins shortly after the conclusion of the game’s Reassemble campaign and is just the first half of the two Hawkeyes’ Story Arc. Clint Barton’s Hawkeye takes the stage in November to complete the double-feature arc and set the stage for what’s next. All of these new missions are playable with the entire roster of heroes, and all of this content, including heroes, villains, game modes, missions, gear, and more will be made available at no cost to all owners of the Marvel’s Avengers core game.
Players in Marvel’s Avengers are also able to customise Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in a number of ways. While each Super Hero plays true to their unique power sets, each has the flexibility to play differently based on the gear players equip and the skills they enable, so no two player’s heroes play in exactly the same way. Each hero has dynamic combo systems, heroic moves, intrinsic abilities, and signature move sets to unlock and customise – many inspired by classic moves from over 80 years of Marvel history across all media, while others are crafted as originals just for the game.
Players can also dress the iconic Super Heroes with classic, fan-favourite, and all-new original outfits, including Iron Man’s suit from the 2014 Original Sin storyline, or Thor’s Donald Blake identity, which is a nod to an alias of Thor’s who first appeared in 1962’s Journey into Mystery issue #83.
Marvel’s Avengers will be available on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X when the consoles launch in 2020. Players who own the current-gen version of the game will be able to upgrade to the next-gen version at no additional cost, regardless if players are moving from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 or Xbox One to Xbox Series X. Those moving their saves to next-gen will transfer their player profiles and progression so they can pick up right where they left off. In addition, cross-gen play will be supported so PS5™ players will be able to play with their friends on PS4™ and Xbox Series X players can connect with their friends on Xbox One.
*Internet connection required. Your platform’s online multiplayer requirements will apply.
Related Links Official Homepage: www.playavengers.com Official Twitter: @PlayAvengers Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlayAvengersGame/ Official YouTube: http://youtube.com/PlayAvengers #PlayAvengers #Reassemble #EmbraceYourPowers
About Crystal Dynamics Crystal Dynamics® has developed and published over 30 award-winning titles during its 28-year adventure. Some of the most beloved franchises include Gex®, Legacy of Kain® and most recently, TOMB RAIDER® which has sold over 77 million copies worldwide. With over 30 video game titles released and hundreds of awards, the heroine Lara Croft® has been a cultural icon for over 20 years and has made an indelible mark on virtually every facet of entertainment. Most recently, Crystal Dynamics expanded its operations by opening Crystal Northwest™ in Bellevue, Washington.
About Eidos-Montréal Eidos-Montréal™ (a Square Enix® studio) is focused on creating immersive and captivating experiences. For the last decade, the development teams at Eidos-Montréal have orchestrated the successful reboot of the DEUS EX® series (Deus Ex: Human Revolution®, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided®), released the latest entry in the THIEF® franchise, and have also played a key role in the development of the award-winning TOMB RAIDER® series.
About Square Enix, Inc. Square Enix develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal®. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 154 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 78 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
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Razer unleashes the power of three wireless mice in one modular design, allowing gamers to choose from three swappable side plates to match any playstyle
Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Naga Pro wireless gaming mouse. From MMO to MOBA, Battle Royale, First-person shooter games, and more – the Naga Pro’s three swappable side plates make adapting to different game genres easier than ever before.
The Razer Naga Pro is the newest addition to the Razer™ HyperSpeed wireless line up, and draws and improves upon the success of the Naga Trinity, which first introduced the three-in-one modular design. It packs all the latest and greatest in gaming technology while still retaining its core, fan-favourite design. Built to offer gamers greater choice and customisation, the Naga Pro caters to many different games and playstyles.
“We are all gamers, but we play in many different ways,” says Alvin Cheung, Senior Vice President of Razer’s Peripherals Business Unit. “Customisation has always been a key component of inclusivity by enabling more gamers to play together. The Naga Pro embodies this ideal and gives everyone the control to play their own way, unrestrained by a cord.”
A multi-genre design for maximum customisability
The updated modular design now features three magnetic side plates with two, six, or 12 programmable button layouts. The six-button side plate is a newly designed layout debuting for the first time on the Naga Pro. Each side plate is designed to complement specific game genres: the 12-button plate for MMO/RTS games, the six-button plate for Battle Royale/MOBA, and the two-button plate for FPS games.
The 12-button side plate features the greatest number of buttons to optimise skill rotations and macros, with ergonomic positioning for instant access. It is perfect for situations where timing and precision are most crucial like in MMO or RTS games.
The 6-button side plate offers a balance of control and accessibility. This layout is ergonomically designed with Battle Royale or MOBA games in mind. The buttons are laid out in two rows for quick access to skills or items, and it comes with a side grip for more controlled swipes.
The 2-button side plate is the standard fit for FPS games. Where precision matters most, its larger rubberised grip provides maximum control in every shootout. It is complemented by two buttons for just essential commands like crouching or sniping.
The side plates give gamers access to an unmatched total of up to 20 programmable buttons. With Razer Hypershift, accessible through Razer’s Synapse software, each button can also be layered with a secondary function for maximum control and customisability. For swift and easy access, the Naga Pro can store up to five on-board memory profiles – even without the software.
Upgraded with the latest innovations
The Naga Pro is driven by the Razer™ HyperSpeed Wireless technology, trusted and proven by top esports athletes, for a connection faster than most wired mice. As an added benefit, Razer HyperSpeed Wireless requires less power from the mouse than other wireless gaming mice, extending the battery life of the Naga Pro to last up to 100 hours of continuous gaming on 2.4 Ghz or even up to 150 hours on Bluetooth. And if the battery does run low, the Naga Pro can be charged while gaming via wired connection through the included Razer SpeedFlex cable for dragfree control. It is also compatible with wireless charging via the Razer Mouse Dock Chroma (sold separately).
For pixel-precise accuracy, the Naga Pro stars the Razer™ Focus+ 20K DPI Optical Sensor. Razer’s leading Optical Sensor features the highest specs on the market including intelligent functions such as Motion Sync that flawlessly tracks mouse movements and can be calibrated for personal preference via Smart Tracking or Asymmetric Cut-off.
The Naga Pro also sports the Razer™ Optical Mouse Switcheswhich harness the speed of light instead of using physical contacts – for instant actuations and unrivaled durability of up to 70 million clicks. Gamers will no longer need to fear unintended double clicks, which can happen with traditional mouse switches that degrade over an extended period.
With its three swappable side plates, and packed with the latest and greatest in mouse technology, the new Razer Naga Pro is the most versatile and most advanced Naga ever.
ABOUT THE RAZER NAGA PRO
3 swappable side plates for personalised button configurations
Razer™ HyperSpeed Wireless for a connection faster than wired mice
19+1 programmable buttons for extended controls
Razer™ Focus+ 20K DPI Optical Sensor for cutting-edge precision
Razer™ Optical Mouse Switch for actuation at the speed of light
3 modes of connection – HyperSpeed Wireless / Bluetooth / Speedflex wired
Razer.com and authorised resellers: September 3, 2020
ABOUT RAZER
Razer™ is the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers.
The triple-headed snake trademark of Razer is one of the most recognised logos in the global gaming and esports communities. With a fan base that spans every continent, the company has designed and built the world’s largest gamer-focused ecosystem of hardware, software and services.
Razer’s award-winning hardware includes high-performance gaming peripherals and Blade gaming laptops.
Razer’s software platform, with over 100 million users, includes Razer Synapse (an Internet of Things platform), Razer Chroma RGB (a proprietary RGB lighting technology system), and Razer Cortex (a game optimiser and launcher).
In services, Razer Gold is one of the world’s largest virtual credit services for gamers, and Razer Fintech is one of the largest offline-to-online digital payment networks in SE Asia.
Founded in 2005 and dual-headquartered in Irvine (California) and Singapore, Razer has 17 offices worldwide and is recognised as the leading brand for gamers in the USA, Europe and China. Razer is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 1337).
by Jorg Neumann, Head of Microsoft Flight Simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator has a rich history as Microsoft’s longest running franchise, and we are proud to announce we are celebrating the simulator’s biggest launch in 38 years.
Just over two weeks ago, Microsoft Flight Simulator launched. Thanks to the incredible support of our community of fans, pilots, flight enthusiasts and virtual travelers, we have had more than one million unique players take to the skies. Additionally, Microsoft Flight Simulator was the biggest game launch in Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta) history. On behalf of the entire team, we’d like to express our gratitude to all the fans who have begun to explore the world and the magic of flight with us.
It’s been wonderful to see the reactions to Microsoft Flight Simulator from the community, who have flown more than 26 million flights and logged more than 1 billion miles flown to date – the equivalent of flying around the world over 40 thousand times. Talk about racking up those frequent flyer miles!
In each of those billion miles, we’ve been delighted to see the flight simulation community enjoy the simulator and help improve the experience through their ongoing feedback, while also welcoming and training new simulation pilots.
Launch marks the beginning of a journey for us and this is just the start. There is plenty more to come on our flight itinerary including world updates, sim updates, and future themed DLC. Microsoft Flight Simulator is the ticket for anyone who has ever dreamt of flying or exploring the world. The sky is calling.
STEP INTO THE SURREAL WORLD OF HOLOVISTA AHEAD OF THE GAME’S LAUNCH THIS SEPTEMBER
September 3, 2020 – Mixed reality storytelling developer Aconite, has announced today that it will be launching surreal, story-driven puzzle game HoloVista on the App Store for mobile iOS on September 30, 2020. To celebrate the run up to launch, Aconite today released a unique ARG (Alternate Reality Game) narrative adventure set within the compelling HoloVista world, giving players a taste of the mysteries that will await them in the main game.
About HoloVista In HoloVista, you explore a dreamlike mansion, photograph mysterious spaces, confront your deepest secrets and confess them online as Carmen, junior architect and new hire at an elusive firm. In the game’s near-future social media world, you’re charged with photographing the inside of an opulent building — but beware: the house is getting to know you too, perhaps better than you know yourself. You’ll explore lush environments with your phone’s camera in 360° as you search for hidden objects, solve puzzles, and get to know the characters within Carmen’s world.
Get a first taste of HoloVista Ahead of the game’s launch, eager players can enter the HoloVista world through Alternate Reality Game launching today by applying to work at the mysterious Mesmer & Braid architecture firm. Players first take a personality test and are then led down the rabbithole of an intriguing narrative adventure… https://www.mesmerandbraid.com/
About Aconite ACONITE is a mixed reality storytelling platform. We believe that the future of storytelling is deeply immersive, and that people need more magic in their everyday lives. We’re excited by the potential of emerging technology to help us tell stories that sit at the border of reality and fiction. https://www.aconite.co/
Get ready for an immersive, relaxing-yet-challenging experience as Wingspan – the strategy card game based on an award-winning board game of the same name – will launch on Steam on September 17th this year.
Build your very own bird reserve, either alone or while competing with up to five friends. Plan the settlement strategy, the population size and diversity, or even the number of eggs the birds in your reserve will be laying. Learn a fact or two about your feathered friends’ habits, but most importantly, sit back and relax while you enjoy this soothing gameplay experience.
Wingspan is a relaxing award-winning strategy card game about birds for 1 to 5 players. In this exciting adventure, become the keeper of a nature reserve that’s a shelter for many bird species. Each bird you play can build a chain of powerful combinations in one of your three habitats – forest, wetland, and grassland. Every habitat focuses on a key aspect of growing your reserves.
WINGSPAN MAIN FEATURES:
Discover and attract the best birds in this relaxing strategy card game.
Play single-player or compete with your friends in a multiplayer mode for up to five players.
Based on an award-winning, competitive, card-driven board game.
Find hundreds of unique, animated birds with real-life audio recordings.
Learn the many ways of accumulating points with birds, bonus cards, and end-of-round goals.
Wingspan will launch on Steam on September 17th, with a Nintendo Switch™ release to follow at a later date.
More information about the game can be found on the publisher’s Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
About Monster Couch Monster Couch is an independent studio from Poznan. Our goal is to create games that you can play together with friends. Couch co-op is the best multiplayer experience ever created – modern gaming started on the couch years ago, and we want to reignite this fire with our games. We also help other indie developers get their games onto consoles. http://monstercouch.com/
THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS: GRAND CROSS INTRODUCES LOSTVAYNE MELIODAS AND NEW FEATURES FOR HALF-ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Month-Long Event Begins with New Heroes to Collect, Features and Rewards
LOS ANGELES – SEPT. 1, 2020 – Netmarble’s cinematic adventure role-playing game (RPG) The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross is celebrating six months of successful service and achieved 20 million global downloads to its community of worldwide players with its newly-launched Half Anniversary Event. Until the end of the month, all new features, characters, and items are available for players to earn, train, and experience.
Two new characters – the long-awaited SSR “Virtual Body Doubles” Lostvayne Meliodas and SSR [The Ten Commandments] Fraudrin of Selflessness – are officially available for players to collect starting today. As one of the most loved characters since its Korean and Japanese release, “Virtual Body Doubles” Lostvayne Meliodias is a powerful hero with a unique ability that increases card grades when it is attacked by a critical hit, and comes equipped with a special skill that attacks enemies with the dominant attribute, regardless of enemy’s innate attributes. In addition to both characters being obtained through the Draw of Half Anniversary Event, [The Ten Commandments] Fraudrin of Selflessness can also be obtained for free as a reward for completing special missions.
Other new features are also available. [The Seven Catastrophes] Special is an all-new boss battle featuring the Heroes of The Seven Catastrophes made up of the original characters from The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. Once players clear this battle, they can access the Awakened Lillia Disaster Battle, a two-player battle mode consisting of three difficulty levels, where Disaster Medals can be obtained. By obtaining Disaster Medals, players can acquire prizes like the SSR [Doombringer] Mage Lillia, a Part 2 SSR Draw Ticket, UR Costumes designed by Nakaba Suzuki and other valuable items
Netmarble is also launching a series of half-anniversary events and activities, including:
Half Anniversary Events
Half Anniversary Mission – Players can get [The Ten Commandments] Fraudrin of Selflessness, a new SSR grade character, once they complete the special half-anniversary mission
Half Anniversary Bingo – Collect bingo ticket numbers acquired through modes like Free Stage and Boss Battle to complete bingo lines and obtain rewards like growth materials
Other Events – Other multiple events are also available for celebration of Half Anniversary including Big Rewards Dungeon Event, Sudden Event of Training Grotto, Social Media Event and etc.
New In-app Store Products
Half Anniversary Hawk Pass – This new pass includes Half Anniversary Festival Ticket and Half Anniversary Hero Selection Ticket to grant “Virtual Body Doubles” Lostvayne Meliodas and other SSR heroes.
Encore of Popular Costumes – Players can access to reprinted version of older costumes such as: [Demon King Meliodas and King’s Costume Sets of Most Malevolent Knighthood, Gilthunder and Howzer’s Costume Sets of Holy Knight Armor]
The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross translates the storytelling and adventures of [The Seven Deadly Sins], into a highly engaging and entertaining mobile gaming experience. The game features stunning, high-resolution 3D graphics, over 100 dramatic cutscenes, and is brought to life with the cast of the original Japanese voice actors reprising their characters. The game surpassed three million cumulative downloads one week following its March 3 global launch.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play in 2020. For more information, please visit the game’s official website and Facebook.
Based on the manga “Nanatsu no Taizai” by Nakaba Suzuki originally serialized in the weekly SHONEN MAGAZINE published by Kodansha Ltd.
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
PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch players will take flight in ION LANDS’s narrative-driven adventure where interactions will make a lasting impact on the cyberpunk city of Nivalis.
Manchester, UK <September 3rd, 2020> At a “Very Positive” rating with over 4,000 reviews on Steam, ION LANDS’ noir adventure Cloudpunk has become one of the must-play titles of 2020. Eager console players now know exactly when they’ll be able to take to the neon-soaked skies with the digital Xbox One, PS4, and Nintendo Switch release now set for October 15, 2020.
Cloudpunk offers the freedom of open-world games, but with a hyper-focus that results in fulfilling interactions with the many denizens of the cyberpunk city of Nivalis. As delivery driver Rania, players will tackle her first night on the job and interact with a diverse cast of characters either by driving or walking around on foot. There are mysteries to unravel in this narrative-driven sci-fi world and players’ choices can make a lasting impact on Nivalis’ inhabitants.
Retail versions of Cloudpunk will also be available on PlayStation 4, Nintendo SwitchXbox One and PC! Stay tuned for the official date information in the near future!
You can find out all the latest on Cloudpunk across our Merge Facebook and Merge Discord pages.
Check out the retail versions over on our Signature Edition store here.
About Merge Games Merge is an independent video game publisher based in Manchester, UK. The company publishes interactive software worldwide for personal computers and video game consoles. Merge also specializes in publishing collectible games for retail for independent developers. More information about Merge products can be found at www.mergegames.com
About ION LANDS ION LANDS is an independent game development workshop based in Berlin, Germany and was founded in 2015 by developers with a passion for story-driven video games.
Enter the World of Ys and discover one of the greatest Japanese Action RPG of all time!
KARLSTAD (3rd September 2020) – Clear River Games will start rolling out the physical version of Ys Origin for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 from October 1st through retailers in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand (check with your favorite retailer for exact shipping date). The action RPG saga’s inaugural quest in which humanity flees a demon horde’s relentless pursuit is developed and ported by Dotemu, based on the original work created by the Japanese developer and publisher Nihon Falcom. Suggested retail price is €29.99.
In addition to the retail version, the Ys OriginCollector’s Edition will be sold in limited amounts through Strictly Limited Games partner store. Sharing the same values as Clear River Games on preserving our common video game cultural heritage, Strictly Limited Games is the perfect partner for the collaboration. The Collector’s Edition costing €44.99 will be available shortly after the retail release global to everywhere Strictly Limited Games ships.
The Ys Origin Collector’s Edition will include:
Ys Origin Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 4 Game with Reversible Cover Art
Collector’s Edition Box
Diorama Set with Yunica Tovah, Hugo Fact and The Claw
Official Soundtrack on 2 CD’s
Ys Logo Enamel Pin
Sticker Sheet
Bonus Acrylic Card
Ys Origin presents a game through an emotional and exciting story, which takes place 700 years before the two first games of the series – Ys I & Ys II. Aspiring knight Yunica Tovah and mage Hugo Fact, two fighters desperately searching for the Goddesses that have abandoned them. Together the duo must best the demonic forces lurking within an enormous tower before the beasts reach humanity’s sanctuary in the clouds. As the game progresses, the player gets the chance to unlock a third playable character. With tons of powerful loot to earn, distinct scenarios and playstyles between each character as well as secrets to unveil, Ys Origin is a deep, compelling RPG experience.
“Ys Origin is the inaugural title for our new publishing unit Clear River Games. The Ys series has a long heritage and reflects what we want to bring to light. In the future you will see more retro related or inspired games and Japanese classics in different genres coming from Clear River Games,” says Ali Manzuri, founder and games industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience.
“Clear River Games is part of an effort by the Embracer Group to focus on games culture and history with a flair of retro as the foundation. We will be welcoming more studios, publishers and IP owners to join us on this voyage,” adds Martin Lindell, senior advisor at Embracer Group and equal games industry journey man with more than 20 years of experience.
About Clear River Games Founded in 2020, Clear River Games is a Swedish publisher located in Karlstad next to Klarälven. Clear River Games is part of the Embracer Group.
About Dotemu
Dotemu is a French video game company specializing in modern releases of beloved retro games. Our mission is simple: give every gamer access to yesteryear’s classic video games on today’s platforms, including PC, mobile, console and more. Working alongside the world’s most cherished and recognized publishers, the Dotemu team has published a number of global top-sellers across both PC and console including Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, with additional development and publishing work on Windjammers 1 and 2, several games in the Ys series, and more. Founded in 2007, Dotemu leverages its considerable technological know-how to maintain the original spirit of classic games while giving them a second life as rediscovered gems for a new generation of gamers.
About Strictly Limited Games Strictly Limited Games is a German publisher based near Stuttgart, specialized in releasing a curated selection of digital download-only games in exclusive collectable physical editions for PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita and Nintendo Switch. The company was founded in 2017 by Dennis Mendel, a former scholar for game studies and advisor at Fraunhofer Institute, and Benedict Braitsch. Both passionate collectors with a combined collection of over 7.000 digital and physical games for all console generations, their intention is to form an opposite pole to the current trend of digital-only releases. All collectors’ editions are available exclusively at Strictly Limited Games online store www.strictlylimitedgames.com.
