Gamers to Awaken to Little Nightmares II on February 11th, 2021
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.’s dark and suspense-filled world of Little Nightmares II is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on February 11, 2021. Players who purchase the game the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions will receive a free next-gen upgrade for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X later in 2021.
To showcase the expanded game world of Little Nightmares II, developer Tarsier Studios and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment are sharing a trailer featuring the dark outdoor environments, terrifying enemies, and wicked surprises awaiting players in February. The trailer, which also shows off new gameplay mechanics including battling, is available via YouTube
Produced in partnership with Tarsier Studios, Little Nightmares II follows the story of Mono, a young boy trapped in a world distorted by the humming transmission of a distant Signal Tower. With Six, the girl in a yellow raincoat, together they set out to discover the grim secrets of the world whilst fleeing from the monstrous residents out to capture them.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR AUGUST UPDATEDELIVERS NEW FEATURES FOR PLAYERS
All-New Game Features, Fighters, In-Game Events, and KOF ALLSTAR Pass Introduced Today
LOS ANGELES – AUGUST 27, 2020 – The latest update for the popular mobile action role-playing game (RPG) THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTARfrom Netmarble introduces several new features to the game, with new dungeons, events, and rewards awaiting new and regular players looking to grow even stronger.
The update includes an advanced version of THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR’s Team Relay mode, Team Relay Challenge. In this mode, players are given two minutes to inflict as much damage to a boss with only two teams of three fighters. By strategically playing with suitable fighters across two stages in theTeam Relay Challenge, players can look forward to higher rankings and in-game rewards offered in accordance with their rank.
The other new feature added through this update is Hard Element Advent. This new feature consists of the dungeons of five attributes, each with 25 tiers, where players have to defeat monsters using three fighters within the time limit. It is the most advanced dungeon feature that will provide a unique gameplay experience with more strategic play focused on attributes and buff combinations.
The KOF ALLSTAR Pass has also launched to complement the new update, allowing players to earn Pass Points that can be redeemed for in-game rewards by completing missions. Players also can upgrade their passes if they wish to receive special rewards on top of basic rewards.
Other updates coming to THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR include
Protect the Huge Watermelon! – This is a new playable in-game event where players will have to protect the watermelon statue at the center of the stage from waves of monsters. Players can obtain plus capsules, EXP capsules, and extra-large watermelon shaved ice as reward.
2000 Seth’s Super Mission – By completing the newly added ‘Super Mission,’ players can earn various rewards like a 2000 Seth fighter, associated Souls and Special Cards, Enhancement Hammers, Gold, Memories, and more.
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 and SAMURAI SHODOWN, and additional content updates for players to enjoy.
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.
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
Free on Epic Games Store, 3 out of 10 Aims to Impress with Episode 4 Out Today
All Season One Episodes Free for Playable Sitcom
BOSTON, MA — 27 August, 2020 —3 out of 10, the episodic playable sitcom about life at the world’s worst game development studio, invests in itself today with Episode 4 – “Thank You For Being an Asset To Our Company,” exclusively on the Epic Games Store for PC. Every Thursday through 3 September, new episodes of Season One release for free.
Big-shot investors will descend on Shovelworks Studios in just 24 hours! Tasked with a complete office makeover to impress the fat cats, Francine stumbles across an actual, real-life Random Assets and Provisions store. Wall-to-wall textures, grab-and-go environmental clutter, ready-made mannequins just begging to be used… It’s enough to drive a rushed developer mad with power, and Francine is madder than most.
Do asset stores offer too many choices for one person to wield? Can Midge, Joan, Viper, and the gang stop Francine’s reign of terror? Why would anyone think kerosene is a good construction material for cheap goods?
New mini-games for Episode 4 celebrate the ridiculous world and rich history of gaming. Unload Francine’s moving truck of pre-made junk new office decor with a puzzling brain teaser. Finally explore the mystery of the Lead Engineer in a sinister first-person sneaker. Brawl your way to victory against off-the-shelf game developer replacement employees.
Today’s release marks the penultimate episode of Season One and things are heating up (no, seriously, someone gives Viper a flamethrower this week). Equal parts video game and animated show, 3 out of 10 celebrates the games and industry we love and a diverse, eccentric cast whose personalities are in no way “artistically liberated” from real people.
“In no way, shape, or form is the cast of 3 out of 10 representative of actual game developers we may or may not know,” said Joe Mirabello, creative director for Terrible Posture Games. “We would never suggest engineers dwell in darkness and character artists have an unhealthy obsession with weaponry. Anyway, please enjoy the latest episode of 3 out of 10!”
Season One episodes will be released weekly for free on the Epic Games Store, culminating in the season finale on 3 September. For more hypothetical reflections on game development, hang with Terrible Posture Games on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Discord, and the official website.
About Terrible Posture Games
Terrible Posture Games is an independent studio founded by veterans of game development on the idea that great talent is global, so studios should be completely remote. Responsible for the creation of Tower of Guns and co-development of MOTHERGUNSHIP, the studio aims to be a compassionate place for developers to grow and make fun things.
EXTRA-PLANETARY PROBLEMS REQUIRE OTHERWORLDLY SOLUTIONS IN NEW SCARLET NEXUS TRAILER FROM BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA INC.
A new trailer has been released for SCARLET NEXUS, a new Action-RPG franchise developed by BANDAI NAMCO Studios. Take on the role of Yuito Sumeragi and uncover the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities. The new trailer highlights the various forms of psychic abilities players can expect from Yuito and members of the Other Suppression Force. New character art introduces these OSF members: Hanabi, Nagi, Fubuki, and Kasane.
In the far distant future, a psionic hormone has been discovered in the human brain, granting people extra-sensory powers, and changing the world as we know it. As humanity enters this new era, deranged mutants known as Others begin to descend from the sky with a hunger for human brains. Impervious to conventional weapons, those with acute extra-sensory abilities, known as psychics, are our only chance to fight the onslaught from above and preserve humanity. Since that fateful day, psychics have been scouted for their talents and recruited to the Other Suppression Force, humanity’s last line of defense.
SCARLET NEXUS will be available for the Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PlayStation®5 (or 4) console, and PC via STEAM®.
When working with a producer and game developer well-known for taking standard elements and putting a sexy or unique twist to them, there comes a certain level of expectation and this is especially true when it comes to Marvelous and Kenichiro Takaki who began work on Kandagawa Jet Girls as part of a multimedia project before leaving the company. This led to an anime debut for the jet-ski racing series prior to an eventual video game release in Japan earlier this year and now the title has made its way to Western shores. By already placing a number of female characters on jet-skis, it seems like Kandagawa Jet Girls is already poised to please fans of fan-service games but does it falter at the starting line?
Story
Players are initially introduced to Rin Namiki and Misa Aoi, a pair of girls that, through happenstance and encountering a quick rival, decide to form a team together to take part in the popular Jet Racing sport with Rin being the Jetter and Misa handling the Shooter role. With Rin finding her dream of being a racer and Misa finding the shine of racing once again, the pair form the Kandagawa Jet Girls club and find themselves encountering a number of other racing pairs that are all after the coveted cup won through a series of tournament races.
In many ways the story of Rin and Misa serve as both the core storyline for Kandagawa Jet Girls as well as the introduction to the rest of the cast as the majority of their story episodes feature the pair coming across another pair of girls that they haven’t met before and racing against them for either practice, the rights to see who gets to see a mythical creature, and plenty of other odd reasons. These two girls do feature enough development on their own to be worthwhile but thankfully players will eventually have the options to play as the rest of the racing pairs’ storylines as well.
It is interesting to note that this does mean that everything that happens is far from “canonical” as some team storylines contradict what happens in another but this isn’t really an issue in any form. What really helps make these storylines shine, especially since they serve as the bulk of the game, are the way that the characters are portrayed and handled as they are not only well-written but feature quite a fittingly eclectic group of racers as well.
While the main pair of characters are fairly standard for a sports style series such as this one and there are a few other cookie cutter archetypes mixed into the group, the real standouts come in the form of a pair of American transfer students who have some of the best interactions with the rest of the cast as possible and the unique factor of seeing a gyaru style team set-up as well. This serves as a fairly unique set of personalities to come into contact with one another and makes for some rather humorous interactions.
Gameplay
Players will find that Kandagawa Jet Girls has a few different modes to play, though most of their time will be spent in the story mode as it features the majority of the unlocks for additional story content, customization options, and more. Outside of the story mode there are custom free races that can be modified in various ways and raced as whoever the player wishes, online multiplayer races, and the dressing room/garage that features mini-games that can be used to purchase customization pieces.
The racing in the game is fairly easy to learn and the game offers a solid tutorial, should players wish to try it out, that teaches them the ins and outs of how to properly control their watercraft. While standard racing techniques such as drifting around corners to build a boost and nailing various boost pads are second nature to many fans of arcade racers, Kandagawa Jet Girls also features a variety of stat boosting tricks that can be performed off of jumps that vary depending on the Jetter and Shooter that are paired up as well as the ability to control the angle of the watercraft’s nose to either point up or down while driving.
An upward facing nose allows the racer to go faster at the cost of control as well as land jumps smoothly while a downward facing nose will be a bit slower but allow for easier turning and a “dolphin dive” upon landing a jump that awards “EPD.” This EPD is used for a variety of factors, though players will likely only use it to trigger a temporary boost for the cost of twenty points, but a fully charged meter can be used to trigger a special attack with whatever weapon the player’s shooter is currently holding.
As mentioned before, every racer is set as a pair and while one girl is driving, the other is the shooter and players will control both at the same time through fairly simplistic controls. Players can shoot standard blasts of water at any time with one press of a button, though there is a reload required here, but while racing various other types of weapons can be picked up as well. These weapons can be targeted and locked on either to racers in the front, or in the back with the player taking control of the shooter here and the AI handling the racing. The AI is fairly smart when it comes to driving on its own but players shouldn’t give them too much leeway.
That being said, despite how solidly the racing controls once players get the hang of it and the simplicity of combat, it really doesn’t play too much of a factor into most of the actual game itself. The weapons that players use generally all have the same feeling to them unless a super move is used and this can generally only happen more than once on longer races and even then, it would require an opponent to actually be near you to matter. Nearly all of the story races that players will encounter in Kandagawa Jet Girls are far too easy to win to the point that, especially with an upgraded Jet Machine, it was easier to simply lap opponents and take an extra shot at them rather than trying to stay with the pack and see some action.
The game does try to offer extra challenge by providing various mini-missions in every race that, when all three are completed, unlock an item in the shop but it is disappointing to see that the only real challenge the game has to offer is when the player sets it up themselves either through performing poorly on purpose in story mode or setting up a difficult race in the aforementioned Free Race or Time Trial modes since currently the online matches seem to be impossible to find at the time of review.
Outside of the racing itself, players will find that there are a ton of customization options available to them through the dressing room as well as the garage. Every Jet Machine has unlockable parts that increase things such as speed, acceleration, handling, and provide unique boosts as well as plenty of cosmetic upgrades to create a machine that best fits your style. As for the dressing room, there is a rather shocking lack of interaction here compared to what fans of the Senran Kagura series may be used to an while there are certainly plenty of skimpier outfits available, even fans of pervier elements of past games will find the selection here lacking even though the customization itself is still nice and in-depth as one may expect.
All of the items purchased through either the dressing room or the garage must be done so using points made from races or mini-games though, oddly enough, a single mini-game can award as many points as an entire story’s worth of races. These mini-games feature a button-matching Jet Machine washing that is about as lewd as the game gets, an odd deck-mopping running game, and a button mashing treadmill running game that give players a chance to spend more time with their favorite characters but mostly serve as a way to earn more points.
Visuals & Audio
The highlight of Kandagawa Jet Girls is of course, the character designs as the developers have gone all out on making sure that the characters are as outstanding looking as possible. As mentioned before, there are a large amount of customization options for every character and the water crafts also can be customized to a certain extent with visual decals and even special effects once the player manages to unlock them. The presentation of the races is solid enough though there could be a bit more track variety to keep things feeling fresh and while there are some water effects that happen when coming off of jumps, it is disappointing that the water has almost no physics involved with it. It is also worth noting that fans of Marvelous’ other fan-service style games will be disappointed to hear that there is no type of “dress-break” of any kind as even damaging an enemy with a weapon only breaks their shields and slows them down with no actual visual change to the characters.
The release of the game in the West has retained only the original Japanese voice track for the game but thankfully all of the characters have seen the return of their original voice actresses back when the anime debuted so longer fans of the series will be happy in this regard and shockingly every bit of dialogue, even spoken by opponents while racing, is subtitled which is a real treat as many other developers do not go that extra mile. As for the soundtrack there is a solid collection of fitting tunes to race to though nothing that really stands out too much outside of the opening theme.
Overall
With a great cast of characters and a solid enough storyline full of humorous interactions, Kandagawa Jet Girls delivers a solid story spread across numerous storylines giving each of the racing pairs a chance to shine. The racing itself ends up being a bit too easy most of the time, making its many interesting mechanics something of a moot point unless players challenge themselves through free races. There may not be as much fan-service that fans of the developers are familiar with but customization options are still as plentiful as ever in this arcade racer that may not be much of a challenge but has plenty of unique elements that could easily have shown brighter in a more polished package.
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DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS AND BECOME A MASTER ALCHEMIST INbATELIER RYZA 2: LOST LEGENDS & THE SECRET FAIRY
Explore Environments in All-New Ways to Uncover Rare Materials and Synthesise Useful Items!
Hertfordshire, 27th August 2020 – Today,KOEI TECMO Europe and developer GUST Studios announced fresh gameplay details for the recently announced Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy, taking a deeper dive into the evolved synthesis system. The heart-warming JRPG is set to launch across Europe this Winter for the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC via Steam®; and is the direct sequel to Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout, a title that has now shipped over 500,000 units worldwide.
In Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy, Ryza departs her peaceful hometown of Kurken Island to visit the bustling Royal Capital of Ashra-am Baird, setting up her own atelier shop while exploring the ancient ruins of the land. To uncover the mysteries that lurk within the ruins, Ryza will need to traverse her environment in entirely new ways — swinging, climbing, crawling, and even squeezing her way past a variety of obstacles. While some of these abilities may come easy to her, she’ll need the help of the mystical ‘Emerald Band’ to allow her to swing across treacherous gaps, while the remarkable ‘Air Drops’ allow her to dive underwater as Ryza looks to uncover areas with a wealth of materials perfect for synthesis.
Synthesis is a key part of Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy, as it allows Ryza to take the raw materials she finds in the field and craft them into incredibly useful items for battle, gathering and exploration. The ‘Linkage Synthesis’ system from Atelier Ryza has evolved with greater depth, enabling players to simply fill the Material Loops with the required ingredients to create everything from weapons and tools to medicine. In addition, the newly introduced ‘Essence’ feature now allows players to alter the elemental trait of an item during synthesis, and by altering the essence of a Material Loop the final item can take on brand-new qualities. The “Evolution Link” takes things a step further, as players will now be able to combine two fully synthesised items together and, depending on the items thrown into the mix, might uncover an extraordinary new item.
While running her atelier, Ryza will reunite with her childhood friends Tao and Bos, while also meeting up with some new companions including the kind but reserved, Sherri Glaus; the aristocrat daughter studying under Tao, Patricia ‘Patty’ Abelheim; Patty’s father and ex-knight to the royal family, Volker Abelheim; and the part treasure hunter part thief, Clifford Diswell.
Along with the new gameplay and character details, KOEI TECMO also revealed that gamers who purchase a physical or digital copy of Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy during the first two weeks of release will receive an Early Purchase Bonus code for the Summer Fashion Costume Set. In addition, gamers who have save data from Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout will be able to unlock the Classic Costume Set, including outfits for Ryza and her friends from the previous title.
KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com
New Iron Harvest: Behind the Music Video Soundtrack as a Free Bonus for Pre-order
Sydney, Australia – August 27th, 2020 – Deep Silver and KING Art Games have released a brand-new Iron Harvest 1920+ music video introducing the main themes for the game. Listen to composers Adam Skorupa, known for his work on the Witcher series, and Michal Cielecki (from the Shadow Warrior series) explaining the main inspirations behind their magnificent work. To maximise immersion, Skorupa incorporated various traditional choirs, instruments, and traditions to give each faction a special feel to it. From the fine tunes of the Russian Balalaika to Polish folk music, players are treated to a wide range of emotional tunes for their conquests of the battlefields of Iron Harvest 1920+.
The Iron Harvest 1920+ OST is still available as a Pre-Order Bonus until August 31, before the game releases on September 1st on PC. Consoles Versions follow early 2021.
Iron Harvest 1920+ OST & Vinyl Available Soon Adam Skorupa and his team created over 85 minutes of music in 60 tracks. 22 of the best tracks were combined in what has become an emotional ride through the 1920+ universe. The Composers are also delighted to announce that a Premium Vinyl has been prepared to give the music an even more authentic feel to it. CD and Vinyl are available on the Iron Harvest Store: https://game-legends.com/games/iron-harvest/
About Iron Harvest
At the dawn of the 20th century, shortly after the end of the Great War, the world is full of secrets and mysteries, of opportunities and challenges. Tradition clashes with scientific and technological progress, while Europe is still recovering from the brutal battles of the World War. Iron Harvest is a real-time strategy game (RTS) set in the alternate reality of 1920+, just after the end of the Great War. To create the perfect RTS-experience the team has been working in close cooperation with global RTS-fans ever since the highly successful Kickstarter campaign.
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About King Art Games
KING Art is an independent game developer with years of experience in creating high-quality games for all major platforms. More than 40 employees across several teams are located at the offices in Bremen, Germany and work with about as many freelancers around the globe. Founded in 2000, KING Art has since released more than 50 titles in different genres, with a focus on narrative games, RPGs and strategy games. The company and its games have received multiple prestigious awards, including Best Strategy Game and Best Development Studio.
KING Art is a licensed developer for Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo plattforms and member of Verband der deutschen Games-Branche (GAME) and bremen digitalmedia.
About Deep Silver Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds by creating products of the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires.Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island, and the gritty, post-apocalyptic Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include the next entries into the Saints Row, TimeSplitters and Dead Island franchises. Deep Silver also owns the development studios Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, and Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com
About Koch Media
Koch Media is a global developer, publisher and distributor of computer and videogames, gaming hardware and merchandise. The company’s publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe, America and Australia. Koch Media has more than 25 years of experience in the digital media business and has risen to become a leading games publishing partner. Koch Media runs a multi-label strategy with fully owned content providers, including the labels Deep Silver, Milestone and Ravenscourt which publish games for consoles and PC across all physical and digital channels.
Koch Media has formed long-term multi-national publishing collaborations with numerous game publishers including Bethesda, Capcom, Codemasters, Konami, Koei Tecmo, NC Soft, Sega, Square Enix, Warner and many others. With its parent company in Höfen, Austria and the Publishing HQ in Munich, Germany, Koch Media owns local publishing companies in Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Australia and the United States. The Koch Media group owns six game development studios: Deep Silver Volition (Champaign, IL / USA), Deep Silver Dambuster Studios (Nottingham / UK), Deep Silver Fishlabs (Hamburg / Germany), Warhorse Studios (Prague / Czech Republic), Milestone (Milan / Italy) and Voxler (Paris / France). Additionally Koch Media collaborates with numerous independent development studios around the world. Koch Media also owns Gaya Entertainment, a leading games merchandise company in Langenfeld, Germany and the Quality Assurance Facility in Olomuc, Czech Republic. Furthermore, with Koch Films the Koch Media Group runs an established film business. Koch Films is a European independent film distributor with business primarily in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy as a cinema, TV, online and Home Entertainment distributor.
Turn Up the Volume on 40 Hot New Tracks and Over 550 Songs Available in Just Dance® Unlimited
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — August 27, 2020 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Just Dance® 2021, the newest installment of the #1 Music Video Game Franchise of All Time,* will launch on November 12th, 2020, on the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4, the Xbox One family of consoles and Stadia. Just Dance 2021 will also release on Xbox Series X and PlayStation®5 upon the launch of the consoles.
Just Dance is the worldwide entertainment phenomenon with more than 135 million players around the world and over 70 million units sold.** This year, Just Dance 2021 offers players even more ways to dance:
Over 40 New Songs and Universes – There’s plenty of music for everyone in Just Dance 2021, including “all the good girls go to hell”by Billie Eilish and “Don’t Start Now”by Dua Lipa.
It’s never been easier to start dancing with the new quickplay mode. For those looking to get straight to playing, the game will have a randomised playlist ready from the Start menu.
Improved World Dance Floor – Challenge fellow Just Dancers from all over the world during permanent tournaments. You will be matched with players of a similar level as yours for a fair dance battle.
The first songs revealed include:
“Señorita” by Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello
“Dance Monkey” by Tones And I
“Que Tire Pa Lante” by Daddy Yankee
“Don’t Start Now” by Dua Lipa
“Temperature” by Sean Paul
“Feel Special” by TWICE
“Juice” by Lizzo
“all the good girls go to hell” by Billie Eilish
“In The Navy” by The Sunlight Shakers
“Zenit” by ONUKA
“Heat Seeker” by DREAMERS
And many more to come!
Along with these new songs, players will enjoy the return of classic Just Dance game modes:
Sweat Mode – Exercising has never been so fun! Start your own routine with Sweat mode and keep yourself motivated by tracking calories burnt and time spent dancing.
Kids Mode – You’re never too young to dance! Kids mode is tailor-made for the needs of the youngest players. They can enjoy eight new kid-friendly songs and choreographies for a fun dance experience.
Co-op Mode – Stronger together! Team up with friends and share the fun thanks to the return of Co-op mode. Get together and combine scores to rule the dance floor!
Just Dance® Unlimited*** – Keep the party going! Access the Just Dance Unlimited subscription-based streaming service to (re)dance to over 550 songs! It doesn’t stop there, as new and exclusive songs are added throughout the year. Every copy of Just Dance 2021 comes with one month of free access!****
Available on all platforms, the Just Dance® Controller App makes the game more accessible for current-gen owners with its phone-scoring technology, which allows up to six players to dance without any additional accessories, available for free on iOS and Android™.
For the latest information on Just Dance 2021, the Just Dance Controller App or Just Dance Unlimited, please visit justdancegame.com. Follow Just Dance on Twitter @justdancegame and use hashtag #JustDance2021.
*Source: NPD, GfK & GSD – August 2017
**Source: Ubisoft
***Just Dance Unlimited is an additional subscription service available through Just Dance 2017, Just Dance 2018, Just Dance 2019, Just Dance 2020 and Just Dance 2021.
****TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY. REQUIRES INTERNET ACCESS AND ACCOUNT REGISTRATION. AFTER TRIAL, CONTINUED ACCESS TO JUST DANCE UNLIMITED REQUIRES SUBSCRIPTION FEE.
About Just Dance Controller App
The free Just Dance Controller App enables players to use their smartphone to play the game without any peripherals or added console cameras. The app transforms the player’s smartphone into a motion sensor that tracks the accuracy of their moves and allows them to navigate through the game.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six and The Division. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2019–20 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,534 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.
Free-to-play MMO action game debuts on the Nintendo Switch, featuring exclusive content and cross-play support
Wargaming is pleased to announce that World of Tanks Blitz, its free-to-play team-based mobile MMO game, is available today for the Nintendo SwitchTM. Wargaming’s first ever partnership with Nintendo brings the World of Tanks franchise to Nintendo Switch players and tank fans everywhere.
“World of Tanks Blitz is the very first Wargaming title to launch on a Nintendo platform, unveiling its signature tank gameplay to even more gamers around the world,” said Andrey Ryabovol, Product Director of World of Tanks Blitz. “Launching on the Nintendo Switch is a perfect match for us, since the platform’s on-the-go gaming ability and impressive graphic fidelity fit the game’s playstyle and audience.”
Boasting more than 137 million downloads globally, World of Tanks Blitz brings its fierce team-based mobile tank combat to Nintendo Switch, while delivering full cross-play support across all available platforms. Cross-play matches take place on the same server, allowing new players to fight side-by-side or compete against the game’s huge community.
Players battling on existing Wargaming.net accounts can bring their full World of Tanks Blitz accounts to Nintendo Switch and retain any progress they have earned.
For those tankers who want to stand out on the battlefield they can take advantage of diverse customisation options, including an in-game avatar exclusive to Nintendo Switch. Players will also be gifted a collection of goodies (available in the in-game shop until September 9) to help them start their World of Tanks Blitz journey on Nintendo Switch: 1,000 Gold, 3 days of Premium Account, and the T2 Medium, a Tier II American medium tank.
World of Tanks Blitz does not require Nintendo Switch Online membership to download and play.
World of Tanks Blitz is now available for the Nintendo Switch and also available on iOS, macOS, Android, Windows 10, and Steam. For more information, visit wotblitz.com.
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About World of Tanks Blitz
World of Tanks Blitz is a cross-platform, free-to-play, team-based MMO action game dedicated to fierce tank combat. Available on iOS, macOS, Android, Windows 10, Nintendo Switch, and Steam, the game lets players control over 370 legendary armoured vehicles and boasts more than 137 million downloads worldwide.
World of Tanks Blitz is a fun, lighthearted approach to the genre that bends the rules of reality, putting an engaging twist on tank combat. Deep mechanics and realistic physical models across both authentic and alternative historical settings combine to create fluid gameplay and tactical diversity.
TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHMIC ADVENTURE PACKWILL TAKE NINTENDO SWITCH PLAYERS ON A ONE-OF-A-KIND RHYTMIC RPG ADVENTURE
Follow Don-Chan’s Drum Beat Through Different Periods of History and into the Futurefor Adventure and Whimsy Follow in Tow
Leading video game and interactive entertainment developer and publisher, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe, announced today TAIKO NO TATSUJIN™: RHYTHMIC ADVENTURE PACK, a two-games-in-one package for the Nintendo Switch®, slated for launch in Australia and New Zealand in Summer 2020.
Currently in development by Tokyo, Japan based DOKIDOKI GROOVEWORKS Inc., TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHMIC ADVENTURE PACK officially brings two never-released-in-the-west Taiko no Tatsujin titles (Taiko no Tatsujin Rhythmic Adventure 1 & 2) to players outside of Japan; delivering a one-of-a-kind experience to the cult-classic Japanese rhythm game. TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHMIC ADVENTURE PACK presents a unique storyline as players set out on two different Role-Playing-Game (RPG) adventures taking them through different periods in history, and into the future, to battle over 250 different monsters, bosses, and enemy drums.
Players will need to hone their rhythmic drum playing skills in order to beat enemies. Completing challenging rhythmic combos will deal more damage to enemy characters, leading to their defeat. However, old enemies can become future allies as players are able to invite vanquished foes to join their party to take-on even more powerful enemies and bosses. Fans of the series will also be able to enjoy classic Taiko no Tatsujin gameplay in TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHMIC ADVENTURE PACK’s Rhythm Game Mode which will feature over 100 songs and six entirely new tracks.
“The Taiko no Tatsujin series is a very unique and beloved franchise in BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment’s portfolio. With the TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHMIC ADVENTURE PACK, we’re excited to have two games that were exclusive to Japan coming to our fans in the west,” said Herve Hoerdt, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Digital and Content at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe. “The TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHMIC ADVENTURE PACK will deliver lots of fun and a surprising RPG adventure through its challenging rhythmic gameplay that both longtime fans and new players will thoroughly enjoy.”
TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHMIC ADVENTURE PACK for Nintendo Switch is scheduled for launch on in Europe on Winter 2020. For more information about TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHMIC ADVENTURE PACK or other titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe, please visit; https://www.bandainamcoent.com, follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU, or join the conversation at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoEU.
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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S. part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc. is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content for platforms including all major video game consoles, PC and mobile. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TEKKEN™, SOULCALIBUR™ and DARK SOULS™ as well as new franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™ and THE DARK PICTURES ANTHOLOGY.
