Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!TM Set To Launch Worldwide On Mobile March 25th
Sign up early for this brand-new mobile adventure on iOS and Android to receive an exclusive mobile blue Hyena Skin on launch day
NEW YORK / LONDON, March 2, 2021 – King, a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, today confirmed that the eagerly anticipated Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!™ is set to release globally onto mobile on March 25, 2021.
Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! is a brand-new mobile adventure that will transform the runner genre with unforgettable Crash gameplay and social features that add depth and progression to the game. Drawing on inspiration from the best of the Crash Bandicoot™ franchise which is celebrating its 25 year anniversary, gamers will experience classic characters, bosses, enemies and lands all wrapped up in a new mobile game that they can play on the go.
In Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!, the dastardly Dr. Neo Cortex has returned to take control of the multiverse, with the help of his maniacal mutagen henchmen. Only Crash and his sister Coco can save the day and put a stop to their plans. Fans will immediately recognize regions from previous Crash Bandicoot games, such as Temple Ruins, Turtle Woods, Bear It and more.
Players can sign up early for Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! on Android and iOS to receive an exclusive mobile Blue Hyena Skin on launch day – a fun and exotic skin which fans may remember from the Crash franchise. For more information, visit www.CrashOnTheRun.com.
About King
King is a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world. It had 240 million monthly active users as of fourth quarter 2020 across web, social and mobile platforms, and has developed more than 200 exclusive games that are enjoyed all around the world through its king.com, Facebook, and mobile distribution platforms such as the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Microsoft Windows App Store and Amazon Appstore. King was acquired by Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) in February 2016. King has game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona and Berlin, along with offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Malta.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves King’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements about the features, functionality and pre-registration and launch of Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!, are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause King’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to King and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither King nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of King or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
Eight city and state-based teams to battle for the lion’s share of the $20,000 prize pool
Tuesday 2 March, 2021 — Wargaming, the award-winning online game developer and publisher behind World of Tanks, today announced season two of the World of Tanks ANZ Premier League will kick off on Friday 12 March and run until Saturday 21 May. The Premier League will see eight city and state-based teams compete for their share of a $20,000 prize pool. Games will be broadcast at https://www.twitch.tv/worldoftanksanz and a full schedule including finals games can be found at https://worldoftanks.asia/en/news/announcements/anzpl-season-two-teams/.
A draft to determine team rosters was held last month with the following teams getting to select from among the best talent in the region: Adelaide Action X, Brisbane Bulldogs, Melbourne Matildas, Perth Panthers, North Sydney Sentinels, South Sydney Skorpions, Auckland Archers, and Christchurch Conquerors. As with season one of the Premier League, each team will have its own colours, logo and identity, along with a special broadcast-only camouflage.
“Season two of the ANZ Premier League is set to be bigger and better with new partners, new talent and a prize pool twice as big as season one,” said World of Tanks ANZ Product Manager, Jake Truman. “We’re proud to be continuing the growth of the local esports scene and are keen to see what teams and players have to show us.”
World of Tanks has officially partnered with Fortress Melbourne as the production partner for season two of the Premier League. In addition, World of Tanks has announced that HyperX and Republic of Gamers will both be partners for the upcoming season. HyperX and Republic of Gamers gear will be given away during broadcasts and both sponsors will feature as part of in-game branding. Members of the winning team will receive Republic of Gamers gaming monitors while all finalists will receive Cloud II Wireless HyperX headsets.
In anticipation of the Premier League’s launch, popular local Twitch streamers Bajo and Caaaaate are leading their own teams of streamers against each other in a World of Tanks showmatch this Friday 5 March at 7pm AEDT. Tune in to https://www.twitch.tv/bajo or https://www.twitch.tv/caaaaate to catch the antics in the precursor to the Premier League.
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About World of Tanks
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 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.
B.DUCK WADDLES INTO PUBG MOBILE FOR UNPRECEDENTED COLLABORATION
Beloved IP Character teams with world’s most popular mobile game for exclusive event and adorable outfits
Los Angeles – Mar. 1, 2021 – Little flippers make a big splash as PUBG MOBILEreveals a new partnership crossover with hit IP Character B.Duck. Beginning from Feb 24, PUBG MOBILE fans and B.Duck enthusiasts alike can drop into classic maps for specially-themed in-game collectibles and festive events, on the App Store and Google Play.
The classic image of B.Duck will emerge at five locations on Erangel in PUBG MOBILE. From Feb 24 until Sunday, March 7, players can participate in the special “B.Duck World Tour” in-game event. By competing on PUBG MOBILE’s popular Erangel, Miramar, Sanhok, Vikendi and Livik maps, players will be awarded up to eight “Gas Cans” per day. Gas Cans can be used to move B.Duck forward by one square. By moving their B.Duck across all squares for a map, players will earn postcards and additional rewards. Similarly, the permanent outfit Common Kid Set can be unlocked by completing all five maps. Additionally, players will encounter special events when B.Duck drifts near a group of buildings on the map.
In addition to the in-game event, players can purchase the exclusive B.Duck outfit set with in-game currency, starting from March 2 to March 22.
More details about the B.Duck collaboration event are available through PUBG MOBILE’s official Facebook, Twitter, Instagram account.
Designed by Eddie Hui in 2005, B.Duck was originally a gift for his children, he wanted to design a lovely rubber duck toy to accompany the children grow up. He created B. Duck by giving him twinkling eyes and lovely smiles and also playfully incorporating his own hairstyle to B.Duck’s appearance.
Creation of B.Duck was inspired by a real story of rubber ducks. In 1992, cargo ship container that were headed from China to Washington DC, tumbled in the North Pacific, rough seas and huge waves knocked the duckies overboard. 29, 000 rubber ducks began their incredible journey for more than 20 years. These rubber ducks have bobbed halfway around the world. 10, 000 pcs of them have washed up into Arctic ice, the rest of them went South to the shores of Japan, Australia, Indonesia and South America. B. Duck’s parents were one of the Floatees; they have been always role model for B.Duck- positive and love.
B.Duck is designed under the motto of “Be Playful” to appeal to a wide range of consumers across different demographics and has established footprints in Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico and other countries in Asia and Europe.
About PUBG MOBILE
PUBG MOBILE is based on PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS, the phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles and supplies, and defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone.
For more information, please visit the official PUBG MOBILEaccounts on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Hood: Outlaws & Legends Unveils First Character Gameplay Trailer: The Ranger!
Hood: Outlaws and Legends, the PvPvE multiplayer heist game from Sumo Digital and Focus Home Interactive, has released the first in a new video series giving an in-depth look at the gameplay behind each of the four playable classes available at launch. Today join game director Andrew Willans and discover the Ranger! Able to turn the tide of battle with deadly efficiency, the Ranger delivers a twist on the most well-known figure of folk hero legend: Robin Hood.
Ranger Gameplay Trailer
A master of the longbow, the Ranger specializes in scouting key areas of the map from the shadows and sniping foes from a distance with game-winning headshots. Carrying out the perfect heist often means using every trick in the book: deploy ropes to help your team scale castle walls, tag or blind enemies to create opportunities, and rain down explosive arrows to unleash total destruction in a wide area. In a game where cooperation is key, the stealthy Ranger is just one strategy as you work with your team to plan and execute your victory.
Pre-order Hood: Outlaws & Legends now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC to get exclusive early access on May 7 — three days before the official release on May 10. Pre-orders will also get the “Forest Lords” cosmetic pack for free, featuring unique outfits and weapon skins for your characters. You can also pre-order Hood’s Year 1 Edition, which includes three Battle Passes due to be released post-launch.
It now has been over eight years since Capcom Arcade Cabinet released on consoles. With those machines mostly in the past, the timing is right for another re-release of Capcom’s finest. Capcom Arcade Stadium bundles together some of the finest arcade releases, dating from 1984 to 2001. Yes, we know what to expect here, but how does it play and is this package worth its new asking price? Let’s find out.
Story
Outside of mild moments in Street Fighter and Ghosts and Goblins, or a small intermission from time to time, you won’t find a lot of narrative here. Beat things up, blast them, repeat, and now and then see an “ending” that was created to give the player a reward. These were quarter munchers years ago, and while the quality of every game within is rather decent, don’t hop in here and expect to see some stunning tale unfold before your eyes.
Gameplay
What Capcom Arcade Stadium does well is service as a platform for some fantastic titles on consoles. For instance, 1941, 1943, and so on are a lot of fun to play, and while short, offer a lot of incentive to hot in and shoot some ships. Other offerings such as Final Fight will be instantly recognizable, with other niche international releases like Powered Gear round out the collection to make it feel complete. Emulation was done almost perfect from my experience with each one of these titles, and minor additions such as being able to rewind gameplay do a lot to make these titles more accessible to current players, so it was good to see the attention placed there.
I typically would not spend time listing the games within as this is the review, but I think it is very important for this piece to understand the titles within, for good reason.
As you see, there are 32 titles within Arcade Stadium. The main issue is that these games can be purchased in installment, and the actual content is a bit questionable if you happen to be a seasoned Capcom fan. While I love the Street Fighter II love on display and played a ton of Capcom’s beat-em ups, I will say that seeing them stapled in here for the sake of content despite being released in other compilations fairly recently kind of put me off a bit. Sure, there are new backgrounds to add and a slightly different aesthetic, but everyone I know who would buy this bought the other titles the day they came out, myself included. While filler content is forgivable, I think it was fairly brave of Capcom to dive in with so many titles they have re-released in other collections.
Does that ruin the collection? No, not at all. There is value here even if you own those titles, as you get a great number of high-quality ports in one refined package. That said, it’s a good idea to peer over the list before purchasing to ensure what this compilation has for you. There is a lot of love and history bundled in the special features, so even if you are not in the mood to play, watching that tribute video or flipping through manuals will be sure to crack a smile to any nostalgic player’s face.
Visuals
Visually, there is a lot going on here. Some games such as Battle Circuit and Street Fighter II are brightly lit and very colorful, while others such as any of the 1940’s games keep duller tones to focus on their core mechanics. It’s a mix, but the art styles are all on full display and look fantastic for the most part. Players can customize their backdrops on cabinets, and even manually enter quarters into the machines to keep playing. Display ratios were my only issue here, as I didn’t like the camera view of the cabinet themselves and would always change it when playing a game to a more fitting filter. Instead of remembering my choice, Arcade Stadium doesn’t have an option to do so it seems, and players must reset their screen format preference upon entering each game. It doesn’t take but a second to change, but definitely a mild annoyance.
Audio
The music here is legendary. I mean, just scroll up and look at the list of titles involved. There is something special about the soundtracks within this selection, and that may be a good trigger for fans to dive in to this compilation. All voices, sounds, and so on play as they should, with little issue of distortion or static (as some ports seem to have from other companies).
Overall
Capcom Arcade Stadium is a fantastic compilation that is sure to please any fan of the brand. That said, if you have already purchased the beat-em up or Street Fighter collections, you may want to ensure this pack is for you before taking the plunge. I personally love bundles like this and just getting to play 1941 again (which doesn’t get enough credit) gave me a lot of joy. Arcade Stadium is perfect for jump in and out gameplay sessions, offering players quick entry into their own past at a fairly decent price.
Updates on New Pokémon Snap and In-Game Events Celebrating 25 Years of Pokémon Also Revealed
London, United Kingdom—February 26, 2021—Today, during a Pokémon Presents video presentation, Tsunekazu Ishihara—president and CEO of The Pokémon Company—announced Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Pokémon Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus—new video games coming to the blockbuster series that spans 25 years. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl will launch in late 2021, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus will launch in early 2022. All three games will be available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch™ system.
In 2006, Trainers were introduced to the Sinnoh region with the release of Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl on the Nintendo DS system. Players can once again visit the Sinnoh region in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl, which are faithful remakes of two iconic Pokémon games. Pokémon Legends: Arceus will introduce fans to the Sinnoh region of old—before the existence of Pokémon Trainers and Pokémon Leagues. It’s in this long-gone era that players will embark on an entirely new adventure to create the region’s first Pokédex.
“Trainers caught their first Pokémon in 1996 and began an adventure that has lasted 25 years. Through eight regions, many different platforms, and countless Pokémon encounters, they have strived to be the very best,” said Mr. Ishihara. “We hope that fans of all ages will enjoy creating new memories while exploring the Sinnoh region in these new games.”
More details about the highly anticipated New Pokémon Snap game were also shared in the video presentation, in addition to information about special in-game events taking place in celebration of Pokémon’s 25th anniversary.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl Developed by ILCA, Inc., and directed by Junichi Masuda (GAME FREAK) and Yuichi Ueda (ILCA), Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl enable fans to experience the original story and game features from Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl in a fresh way. The original games have been faithfully reproduced and colourfully revitalized for Nintendo Switch. The sense of scale of the towns and routes has been carefully preserved, and fans who played the original games will recognize many familiar places. These games are updated with the easy-to-understand, player-friendly conveniences introduced in recent Pokémon core series video games, in addition to up-close-and-personal Pokémon battle scenes.
Trainers will choose either Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup to be their first partner Pokémon before setting off on their journey. Along the way, they will be able to encounter the Legendary Pokémon Dialga in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and the Legendary Pokémon Palkia in Pokémon Shining Pearl.
Turtwig Category: Tiny Leaf Pokémon Height: 0.4 m Weight: 10.2 kg Type: Grass Ability: Overgrow
Made from soil, the shell on Turtwig’s back hardens when it drinks water. Turtwig lives along lakes, and the leaf on its head will wilt if the Pokémon is thirsty.
Chimchar Category: Chimp Pokémon Height: 0.5 m Weight: 6.2 kg Type: Fire Ability: Blaze
Chimchar lives atop craggy mountains and can agilely scale sheer cliffs. Even rain can’t extinguish its fiery rear end, which is fueled by gas made in its belly.
Piplup Category: Penguin Pokémon Height: 0.4 m Weight: 5.2 kg Type: Water Ability: Torrent
Because it’s very proud, Piplup hates to accept food from people. A skilled swimmer, its thick down protects it from the cold as it dives for over 10 minutes while hunting.
Dialga Category: Temporal Pokémon Height: 5.4 m Weight: 683 kg Type: Steel/Dragon Ability: Pressure
Dialga appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity and has the power to control time. It is said that time began to move when Dialga was born.
Palkia Category: Spatial Pokémon Height: 4.2 m Weight: 336 kg Type: Water/Dragon Ability: Pressure
Described as a deity in Sinnoh-region mythology, Palkia has the ability to distort space. It is said to live in a gap in the spatial dimension parallel to ours.
For more information about Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl, please visit Pokemon.co.uk/DiamondPearl.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus The fun of exploring while catching Pokémon and filling in a Pokédex has always been a core part of the Pokémon video game series. Pokémon Legends: Arceus was developed with the desire to deliver an experience infused with new action and RPG elements that go beyond the framework established thus far, while honoring the core gameplay of past Pokémon titles.
As Trainers explore the natural expanses in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, they’ll encounter Pokémon that call these grand vistas home. To catch wild Pokémon, players can study the Pokémon’s behaviours, sneak up to them, then throw Poké Balls. Players can also battle wild Pokémon with their ally Pokémon. By throwing the Poké Ball holding their ally Pokémon near a wild Pokémon, players will seamlessly enter battle. This new gameplay angle is intended to provide Trainers with an immersive experience.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus brings Trainers to the vast Sinnoh region as it existed in the past, long before the setting for Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl was established. Rich in nature and with Mount Coronet towering at its heart, this is a Sinnoh unlike anything Trainers have experienced before as they embark to create the region’s first Pokédex.
As they start off on their adventure, Trainers will be able to choose either Rowlet, Cyndaquil, or Oshawott as their first partner Pokémon. These three Pokémon arrived with a Pokémon Professor, who encountered them on research excursions to various regions.
Rowlet Category: Grass Quill Pokémon Height: 0.3 m Weight: 1.5 kg Type: Grass/Flying
This Pokémon from the Alola region uses photosynthesis to store up energy during the day and becomes active at night. It can silently glide to its target and begin pelting it with vicious kicks.
Cyndaquil Category: Fire Mouse Pokémon Height: 0.5 m Weight: 7.9 kg Type: Fire
Cyndaquil, a timid Pokémon that is often curled up in a ball, is from the Johto region. The flames on its back flare up when it’s surprised and can also be used to protect itself when attacked.
Oshawott Category: Sea Otter Pokémon Height: 0.5 m Weight: 5.9 kg Type: Water
Oshawott is from the Unova region and has a scalchop on its stomach. It uses the scalchop to retaliate against attacks and to break open hard Berries.
Arceus Category: Alpha Pokémon Height: 3.2 m Weight: 320 kg Type: Normal
Arceus is said to have shaped all there is in this world.
New Pokémon Snap New Pokémon Snap is a previously announced video game in which players will take on the role of a budding Pokémon photographer in the Lental region. There they will work with Professor Mirror, the region’s expert, on an ecological survey to photograph Pokémon thriving in nature. The game will be available on April 30, 2021, on the Nintendo Switch family of systems.
Wild Pokémon thrive on the islands of the Lental region, where environments can differ greatly, making for a variety of habitats where different Pokémon expressions and behaviours can be observed. Players will be able to get their attention by playing a melody or throwing fluffruit. They’ll also be able to use an Illumina orb (an invention of Professor Mirror’s) on Pokémon to witness something out of the ordinary. They can even use their camera to run scans, which can help them find hidden Pokémon or inspect their surroundings. As players keep researching a course, their research level there will increase, and they may discover Pokémon acting in different ways. Trainers may even encounter Legendary Pokémon or Mythical Pokémon.
A photo’s score will be based on the subjects’ poses, how large they appear, how directly they’re facing the camera, and where they fall in frame. Each photo will get one to four stars, indicating how common or rare the behaviour displayed is. Players will have to take many photos to fill out their Photodex, which is their collection of Pokémon photographs.
Photos taken while conducting research can also be saved to a personal album, which is separate from the Photodex. When a course is completed, players can use the re-snap function to adjust the brightness, blur, zoom, and other aspects of their recently snapped photos. After photos are saved to the personal album, a photo-editing mode will enable players to customize their photos with stickers, frames, and filters.
New Pokémon Snap also has several online features that enable players to share photos and compete with others around the world through ranking systems.[1]
Pokémon 25th Anniversary Celebration In-Game Events Several events celebrating 25 years of Pokémon will take place in current, popular games across the franchise. Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, and even Mewtwo are appearing in Legendary Raid Battles as part of a Kanto-region-themed celebration event in Pokémon GO. In the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield video games, a special Max Raid Battle event featuring Gigantamax Pikachu is under way. In Pokémon Masters EX from February 26 to March 18, Galar region Champion Leon with his partner Pokémon Charizard are making an appearance. And players who log in to Pokémon Café Mix February 26–March 1 will receive 2,500 golden acorns during a special promotion.
For more information about the Pokémon 25th anniversary celebration, please visit Pokemon.uk/25.
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About Pokémon The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, please visit www.pokemon.co.uk.
About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Nintendo Switch home console and Nintendo 3DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 4.7 billion video games and more than 740 million hardware units globally, including the Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo 3DS family of systems, including New Nintendo 3DS™, New Nintendo 3DS XL™, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL™, Nintendo 2DS™, as well as Nintendo DS™, Nintendo DSi™, Nintendo DSi XL™, Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance™, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™, Nintendo GameCube™, Wii™ and Wii U™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, Metroid™, Zelda™ and Pokémon™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of Europe, based in Germany, was established in 1990 and serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in Europe.
[1] A paid Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) is required to use these features.
ONE PIECE TREASURE CRUISE CELEBRATES 6TH ANNIVERSARY ON WHOLE CAKE ISLAND
ONE PIECE fans will be pleased to hear that BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. is cordially inviting them to Totto Land for a ONE PIECE TREASURE CRUISE 6th Anniversary celebration. The in-game event, which runs from today through March 19th PST, is filled with enough super sweet treats to satisfy even Big Mom’s hunger pangs!
The ONE PIECE TREASURE CRUISE 6th Anniversary campaign includes the following:
The addition of new Sugo Fest-Exclusive versions of fan-favorite characters from the Whole Cake Island arc, including Luffy & Sanji, Germa 66 and Sweet 3 Generals. Additionally, during the 6th Anniversary Super Sugo-Fest, players will have a 3x chance to recruit Sugo-Fest characters, as well as receive one free “10+1 Rare Recruit” per day.
New reward events, including:
Face-Off! Sanji vs Luffy, where players can team up asynchronously to face off against Straw Hat Pirates’ captain and cook, and earn rewards based on combined high scores.
Blitz Battle! Tea Party From Hell, where players can complete quests and earn rewards based on accumulated ranking points.
The Great Escape! Cacao Island, where players can earn rewards by clearing special missions within a certain number of turns.
The opportunity to earn over 100 Rainbow Gems through daily login bonuses, Chopperman missions, and event quests.
Kicking off the 6th Anniversary celebration, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. has released a new ONE PIECE TREASURE CRUISE trailer below!
Cologne – February 26, 2021 – Publisher Headup and their long-time partner Elder Games are pleased to announce the official release of Cardaclysm: Shards of the Four on Steam today for $14.99 / €14.99 / £11.99. To mark the official release, the game is available with 40% discount for the first 7 days.
Initially launched in Early Access last July, the full release will unlock the ferocious final boss, a new deathly realm, and end game content. The official release will complete the game with all remaining cards and artifacts gained through hard-won battles to defeat the final boss.
Cardaclysm: Shards of the Four is a procedurally generated collectible card game with action RPG elements. Tinkering with magic and spells beyond his ability, a dark wizard accidentally unleashes The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and their minions. The only way to send them back to the fiery pit from whence they came is by battling with 240+ cards and 40 artifacts.
In the final chapter of the game, players must fight brutal creatures called “Agents of Death” at every corner. An Agent of Death is a new enemy type appearing for the first time with its own keywords. Only those who win enough keys are allowed to enter the final realm and face the ultimate boss: Death himself.
Cardaclysm: Shard of the Four is available in English, French, German, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese. The game will launch on other platforms later this year.
About The Game
Cardaclysm: Shards of the Four is a procedurally generated collectible card game mixed with action RPG elements!
You are a dark wizard who shouldn’t have tinkered with magic and spells way too powerful for you. But you did. And this time you messed up really bad: You’ve unleashed The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and their minions upon the World! Well done… So hurry, grab your magical cards and send them all back to their hellish dimension before the Apocalypse destroys everyone and everything – and much more importantly, before the old wizard council discovers what you have done…
Collect creature and spell cards throughout your journey and unleash their power if anyone opposes you!
The game’s world is endlessly generated, there’s always something new to explore!
Features:
Encounter 5 factions and 240+ cards, each with its own unique abilities, art and 3D animation
Equip your hero with over 40 artifacts
Battle five mythic bosses, each with its own unique take on game mechanics
Explore endlessly generated worlds in different biomes
Complete challenges and trade cards in the Interdimensional Pub you visit between quests
No micro-transactions
About Headup
Headup is a hybrid games publishing and development company providing players worldwide with the best content in the independent gaming sector. Established in 2009, it is active on all major platforms such as consoles, mobile devices and PC, and was awarded as “Best Publisher” at the German Developers Awards in 2012, 2013, 2017 and 2019. With over 80 million customers served on mobile and further several million players on the PC and consoles, Headup is always looking to raise awareness and commercial success for developers thinking outside the box. More information can be found at www.headupgames.com and twitter.com/headupgames.
About Elder Games
Elder Games is an independent game development venture founded in 2007 by developer Ede Tarsoly. He is responsible for game design, programming and music himself and he collaborates with external freelancers to help realize his projects. Elder Games is currently working on Cardaclysm: Shards of the Four. More at www.eldgames.com.
MAI AND ATHENA FROM THE KING OF FIGHTERS SPECIAL SIGNATURE MAKE THEIR DEBUT IN THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR
LOS ANGELES – FEB. 25, 2021 – For its February update, Netmarble’s popular mobile action role-playing game (RPG) THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR will be celebrating the arrival of Mai Shiranui and Athena Asamiya from The King of Fighters Special Signature.
Special Signature Mai is a Red Element Attack Type character with the top-tier Burn that is highly skilled for both Attack and Defense. Special Signature Athena is a Purple Element Defense Type character that is also capable of Attack with the top-tier Starlight. In addition to collecting new characters, players can now collect special Battle Cards themed after Special Signature Mai and Special Signature Athena, along with 3 Defense-oriented Set Cards and one new Option Card, from the in-game summons.
Netmarble is also releasing several events and upgrades for players in February’s update, including:
Daily Check-In Bonus (2/25 – 3/11): Log in toTHE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR to collect up to 1.1M Gold, and 200 Rubies.
Score Event (2/25 – 3/11): Players can clear Chapter stages to achieve high scores and earn rewards. Obtainable rewards include THEKING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR Fighter Summon Tickets and Drop Rewards like the Lady Lucky Box.
Lady Chang Keohan Fighter Roulette (2/25 – 3/11): Log in to THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR daily for a chance to collect three Roulette tickets. Players can use tickets to spin the wheel and collect prizes, including Lady Chang Keohan and the Lady Chang Keohan Special Card.
Super Mission Event: Players can enjoy this seven-day long event where complete specific objectives to earn rewards. Lady Billy and Lady Yashiro will appear as selectable fighters and players can collect items that can be used to upgrade these characters.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR boasts fast-paced fighting action as players battle through waves of enemies, giant bosses, and rival fighter teams. The excitement is paired with cutting edge graphics, bold colors, and lightning-fast animations. In addition, this game features all of KOF’s classic fighters from ’94 to XIV, with more than 130 fighters available to collect, along with more to come with seasonal events, collaborations with popular IP such as TEKKEN 7, SAMURAI SHODOWN, Seven Knights, and more.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR is available to download on Google Play and the App Store in more than 175 countries and comes with support for English, Taiwanese, Indonesian, Thai, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, Russian, and German languages.
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About Netmarble Corporation
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Enhanced and Expanded Version of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKEAvailable Worldwide on June 10, 2021;Two New FINAL FANTASY VII Mobile Games Also Announced.
LONDON (26th February 2021) – Revealed as part of the State of Play digital livestream, hosted by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Square Enix Ltd., today announced that the critically acclaimed and award-winning FINAL FANTASY® VII REMAKE will come to the PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console on June 10, 2021, as the enhanced and expanded FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
Watch the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE – PS5 Announcement Trailer here!
View the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE – PS5 Features Video below!
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE takes advantage of the latest generation hardware and includes a wealth of graphical, gameplay and system enhancements for the PS5:
Immerse yourself in the city of Midgar like never before, with improved textures, lighting, and background environments. Players can switch between two game modes:
“Performance Mode” prioritises smooth action at 60 frames per second
Capture and share your memorable moments from the game with a fully customisable “Photo Mode”
Enjoy immersive battles by using the DualSense wireless controller, with its haptic feedback integration, and enjoy dynamic bike racing with its adaptive triggers.
New difficulty settings for ‘Classic Mode’ provide new ways to play
Jump into the action faster with optimized loading times
As a thank you to those who have purchased FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE for the PlayStation®4 console, Square Enix are providing these players a free PS5 enhancement update* that will include all next-gen visual and gameplay enhancements detailed above at no extra cost when playing on a PS5 console.
As well as introducing many exciting new enhancements, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE also includes a brand-new episode featuring Yuffie as the main character. In this new adventure, play as ninja Yuffie Kisaragi as she infiltrates the shadowy Shinra Corporation to steal a powerful materia and restore glory to her homeland. Play alongside new characters and enjoy an expanded gameplay experience featuring multiple new combat and gameplay additions, bringing a new perspective to the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE story that cannot be missed.
Players, who purchased FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE on PS4™ and upgrade to PS5 can purchase the new episode featuring Yuffie as a standalone download from the PlayStation®Store. Owners of the disc version of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE on PS4 will require a PS5console with disc drive in order to take advantage of this digital upgrade.
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE, the PS5 enhancement update, and the standalone downloadable episode featuring Yuffie will be available for the PS5 console worldwide on June 10, 2021.
* If you already own FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE for the PS4 (physical or digital version) and own a PS5, you can download the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE free PS5 enhancement update. This update does not include the new episode featuring Yuffie. The new episode featuring Yuffie can be purchased separately. An internet connection is required to obtain the free PS5 enhancement update. However, if you have purchased FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE (physical edition) for PS4, and own the PS5 digital edition (the model without a disc drive) then you are not eligible to download the upgrade.
In addition, today SQUARE ENIX announced two exciting new mobile games set in the FINAL FANTASY VII world. FINAL FANTASY VII THE FIRST SOLDIER is a battle royal action game set in Midgar before the events of FINAL FANTASY VII. As a SOLDIER candidate, the player will make full use of their magic and abilities in a battle for their survival. FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS is a chapter-structured single player experience which will cover the whole of the FFVII timeline, including the events of the original game along with all the FFVII compilation titles, as well as new story elements, penned by FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE story and scenario writer Kazushige Nojima, surrounding the origins of SOLDIER. More information on these two mobile games, FINAL FANTASY VII THE FIRST SOLDIER and FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS, will be announced at a later date.
To view the FINAL FANTASY VII THE FIRST SOLDIER Announcement traile
To view the FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS Announcement trailer
Finally, the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Original Soundtrack will be available on online music subscription services**, including Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music Unlimited, from February 26. Fans can soon enjoy the 156 tracks that brought life and color to FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE wherever and whenever they want. For more information, please visit the respective pages.
**Streaming service and music availability may vary by region.
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE is not yet rated and launches worldwide on June 10, 2021 for the PS5 console.
FINAL FANTASY VII THE FIRST SOLDIER, slated for release in 2021, and FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS, slated for release in 2022, will be available as free downloads with in-app purchases for iOS and Android devices.
In FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, players will be drawn into a world where the Shinra Electric Power Company, a shadowy corporation, controls the planet’s very life force. Cloud Strife, a former member of Shinra’s elite SOLDIER unit now turned mercenary, lends his aid to an anti-Shinra organization calling themselves Avalanche. The first game in the project is set in the city of Midgar, and is a fully standalone gaming experience designed for RPG players that crave unforgettable characters, a powerful story and the ability to choose their style of play with a battle system that merges thrilling real-time action with strategic, command-based combat.
About FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE is an enhanced and expanded version of the critically acclaimed and award-winning FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE for the PlayStation®5 console. FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE comes bundled with the brand new episode featuring Yuffie as the main character, which introduces an exhilarating new story arc and numerous gameplay additions for players to enjoy., FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE further brings the reimagining of the legendary game that redefined the RPG genre to life—with improved textures, lighting, background environments, visual optimization options, Photo Mode, and more.
About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd. 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 159 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 81 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
