• 150 per cent year-on-year increase in participants sees 480 teams competing
• FIFAe Club Online Qualifiers underway
• Remotely produced FIFAe Club World Cup to take place from 24-28 February

This season’s FIFAe Club Series features a record number of participating teams and is played in a new format, with a qualification period over two months followed by the remotely produced FIFAe Club World Cup 2021™. The best clubs in EA SPORTS FIFA 21 will compete at the final event in February 2021 to fight for ultimate glory and to build their team legacies.

Players represent their clubs in the standalone FIFAe Club Series ecosystem and compete in a remote team format as team spirit will be decisive to collect valuable points in a highly competitive field of participants. Elite clubs from all over the globe such as reigning champion Complexity Gaming, two-time world champion Brøndby IF, Fnatic, Hashtag United, Azpilicueta’s Falcons, Ronaldinho’s R10 Team and last-year’s runners-up Ellevens will compete in this year’s FIFAe Club Series.

The revamped FIFAe Club Online Qualifiers provide up-and-coming teams with the chance to compete against some of the world’s biggest FIFA esports clubs and make a name for themselves on the biggest stage of competitive FIFA.

A total of over 480 clubs will participate in the different stages of the FIFAe Club Online Qualifiers with the ultimate goal to earn one of the highly sought-after spots at the FIFAe Club World Cup 2021. The final event will be brought to an international audience and will be live-streamed from 24-28 February across FIFA’s digital channels.

Due to the current health situation, this season’s FIFAe Club World Cup will be split into six server zones and will be produced remotely with a broadcast crew reporting live from a central studio and players competing from home. Out of over 480 teams, only one team from each of the six zones will emerge victorious on 28 February. More information will be released shortly.

The FIFAe Club Online Qualifiers are split in up to three stages and kicked-off with a pre-qualification round on 3 December.

• Pre-qualification features all registered clubs that have not been verified by FIFA, enabling up-and-coming teams a dedicated qualification path to get their chance to compete against the world’s best clubs in the next stage.
• The qualification phase features all registered competitive FIFA clubs that have been verified by FIFA or qualified via the pre-qualification path explained above. The best placed teams of the final round and of the consistency ranking in each respective conference will qualify for the FIFAe Club World Cup or the play-offs.
• The play-offs will determine the best clubs in selected zones with over 150 teams, who will then compete at the FIFAe Club World Cup 2021.

The exact timings and additional information for the FIFAe Club Online Qualifiers can be found here. Standings of the qualification will be available on FIFA.gg.

In order to offer a sustainable benefit for clubs competing across multiple seasons, a new FIFAe Club Ranking has been established for all verified teams and will be used to seed the teams in the FIFAe Club Online Qualifiers. The ranking takes previous team performances as well as individual EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series performances of the top 50 individual players into account and will be updated on a regular basis. The FIFAe Club Ranking is available on FIFA.gg.

PlayStation Australia has some great gifts for all types of gamers this festive season, from the new PlayStation 5 launching November 12, to one of PlayStation’s epic first-party titles, or some awesome new hardware. 

Please see the full gift guide below. (click to view full screen)

Razer, the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced a new Blade 15 Base model that captures the key features of the Blade 15 at a more attractive price point, allowing new and casual gamers to experience the joy of playing on a Razer Blade.

The new Razer Blade 15 Base model features the premium design of Razer laptops: A CNC-finished aluminum body, a matte black anodised finish, and the iconic Razer logo adorning the shell. As with every Razer Blade, the keyboard is powered by Razer Chroma RGB and can be customised to match up to 16.8 million colours.

Flanking the keyboard are booming upward firing speakers powered by THX® Spatial Audio for a more immersive audio experience. This audio technology from THX features a variety of audio profiles for use with gaming, music, movies, voice, and a customisable EQ profile.

Matching form with function, the new Razer Blade 15 Base model features 16GB of DDR4 RAM for heavy multitasking, an Intel® Core™ i7-10750H processor to quickly dispense tasks, and an NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 Ti graphics card to crank out frames in the latest games. To take full advantage of the powerful components, this configuration of Blade 15 Base is equipped with a fast 120Hz display, lined with ultra-thin bezels and topped off with a HD webcam that’s perfect for work and play.

For more information on the new Razer Blade 15 Base model, please visit https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade.

WHERE: Online at Razer.com, in-store at RazerStore locations, and at select retailers.

PRICE: $1,499.99 USD / €1,599.99 MSRP

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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). 

Razer – For Gamers. By Gamers. ^™ 

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Experience V4’s Largest Update Since Launch Today

The Cross Platform MMORPG’s Most Expansive Content Update Includes a New Chapter, All New Regions and More!

LOS ANGELES – DEC. 8, 2020 –  Starting today, players can experienceV4’s largest content update since launch in Nexon’s MMORPG cross-platform marvel. The four-part GL19 update adds all-new content including a new chapter, regions, bosses, quality of life improvements and more available now. 

The quest to defend Syllunas continues as Alliance Journey Chapter 8 is added along with two new regions for players to explore; Tollan Lagoon and Deceptive Lagoon alongside corresponding region bosses Bamaron and Deceptive Bamaraon. A new Demon Conquest Region has also been added for players level 75 and above.

Guilds level 10 or higher can also unlock the Idol Artuman Guild Dungeon. In addition, guilds can benefit from a slew of updates, including the addition of: 

• Guild Unity Coins which can be used to level up guild effects
• Guild Co-op System which allows multiple guilds to fight under one banner
• Co-op Chat Function allowing allies to chat with one another
• Foreign Server Enemy Guild Registration which allows players to register enemy guilds

To assist players in leveling up, new Demon Slates and Imprint Stones have been added. Players will need to complete all Falvinia and Illusory Falvinia Demon Slates to activate both Bamaron Demon Slate and Deceptive Bamaron Demon Slate. Additionally, imprint rate on Falvinia and Illusory Falvinia Demon Slates have increased. 

Additional updates include Halidom Rush retrieval changes, Skill Set function expansion, quality of life changes, new item sets, new talents, new skills, and more as players continue their journey deeper into Syllunas.

Part 2 of the massive GL19 update will be available to players worldwide on December 16 with Parts 3 and 4 to follow early of 2021.

For more information on V4, visit https://www.nexon.com/v4 or follow @V4Global on Twitter for the latest updates. 

Social: Facebook / Twitter / Instagram /Discord /YouTube / Website

About V4 https://www.nexon.com/v4

Powered by Unreal Engine 4, V4 is a cross-platform free-to-play fantasy MMORPG that gives players the ability to customize their heroes as they defend a breathtaking world from the forces of darkness. With exquisitely detailed battles and offense-focused classes, players can team up with warriors from all over the world on mobile and PC to defeat evil. 

About Nexon America Inc. https://www.nexon.com

Founded in 2005, Nexon America Inc. delivers outstanding  free-to-play online game expertise and live game support, taking the strengths of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) and applying them for uniquely western audiences. Nexon America has consistently sustained iconic franchises such as MapleStory and Mabinogi for more than a decade, which have gone on to break records and captivate players. With new projects on the horizon, Nexon America maintains the pioneering and innovative spirit of its parent company, employing its player-first approach, while designing the best possible gameplay experiences for the western market.   

THE MUSIC LOCKER: THE UNDERGROUND CLUB FOR EVERYONE OPENING SOON IN EAST LOS SANTOS

GRAND OPENING

Maybe you’ve noticed the scaffolding and construction going on at The Diamond, or if you listen closely, you might just hear the muffled thud of a relentless kick drum. At long last, the greatest club that Los Santos has ever seen will be open to the public.

A NEW WAY TO PARTY

The Music Locker is underground in every possible way. It’s located directly underneath The Diamond Casino & Resort, for starters. It’s also preparing to be home to a new wave of world class DJs. If you’re ready to grab some drinks, grab a partner and dance the night away, The Music Locker is the place to go, with stunning visuals and an impeccable sound system ready to deliver basslines directly to your midsection.

A WORLD CLASS LINEUP

Opening the club on week one is Detroit legend Moodymann, spinning motor city soul, techno and disco ably supported by his backup dancers. Later in the season, Berlin collective Keinemusik will take clubbers on a journey from the sounds of open air beach parties to the darkest nights in Europe, while Palms Trax is preparing to bring old-school house, exotic strains of disco and the latest from the UK underground to his Music Locker Residency later this month.

VIP TREATMENT

The Music Locker will be open to anyone and everyone, but owners of a Penthouse in The Diamond will have exclusive access to table service in the club’s VIP section. Be prepared to share a table with the Los Santos elite and spill drinks on some very expensive shoes. If you’re looking to take a break from Los Santos and break into something more tropical, The Music Locker should be the first stop on your next visit to the city.

Stay tuned for tons more music news from Los Santos in the coming days, including new radio stations, more new DJs and extra music for existing stations in the city’s biggest musical update since launch!

SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD: THE GAME – COMPLETE EDITION WILL BE AVAILABLE JANUARY 14, 2021

This Winter, Team Up to Take on Ramona Flowers’ Seven Evil Exes and Fight for Love

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — December 8, 2020 – Today, Ubisoft, in collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms, announced that Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game – Complete Edition, will launch on January 14, 2021 for AU$22.95 on PlayStation^® 4, the Xbox One family of devices, Nintendo Switch™ system, Stadia, Windows PC and Ubisoft+, the Ubisoft subscription service.* The game will also be playable on PlayStation^®5and Xbox Series X | S through backward compatibility. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game – Complete Edition will return in celebration of its 10-year anniversary and will include the original Knives Chau and Wallace Wells downloadable content.

In this unique blend of style, humor and classic gameplay, players will help Scott Pilgrim take on enemies, including the League of Seven Evil Exes, to fight for love. They will rediscover the beloved 2D arcade-style beat ’em up game, inspired by the iconic graphic novel series and 2010 Universal Pictures film. Fans will fall in love all over again with the 8-bit animation by Paul Robertson, the critically acclaimed soundtrack from Anamanaguchi, and original cut-scenes from Bryan Lee O’Malley, creator of the Scott Pilgrim vs. The World graphic novel series.

Additionally, players will have the opportunity to team up with up to three friends locally or online to defeat foes, share health and coins, and revive each other. Friends can also compete in subspace mini-games, frantic dodgeball or challenge each other to epic battle royale matches or cooperate in the Boss Rush and Survival Horror modes.

For the latest news on all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit: news.ubisoft.com

*Ubisoft+ is AU$19.95 per month. Cancel anytime. More information at ubisoft-plus.com.

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.

About Universal Games and Digital Platforms
Universal’s Games and Digital Platforms group leverages the vast portfolio of IP and characters from NBCUniversal. The Games and Digital Platforms group is a business unit of Universal Brand Development, which is chartered with globally expanding the company’s intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, content and consumer experiences. The company’s extensive portfolio includes properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation, and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. Universal Brand Development is part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. www.universalbranddevelopment.com

Game software © 2020 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. Motion picture and certain game elements © 2010–2020 Universal City Studios LLC. All Rights Reserved. “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” graphic novel and related characters TM & © 2010 Bryan Lee O’Malley.

Killer Queen Black’s Eight-Player Action Comes To Xbox Game Pass January 5

CHICAGO — December 7, 2020 — Killer Queen Black, the strategic eight-player arcade action platformer from Liquid Bit and BumbleBear Games, joins the Xbox console family via Xbox Game Pass on January 5.

Inspired by the tight mechanics of retro platformers with a dash of tactical teamplay, Killer Queen Black’s winning awaits a whole new community. Each team of four consists of one Queen and three Workers. The formidable Queen can fly and attack with a stinger sword from the outset, and she can tag power-up gates on the field to give her team a leg up.

Workers excel in adaptability, making them essential to victory. Run to collect berries to fill the team hive or spend a berry on a power-up gate to gain speed boosts and transform into Soldiers. Wield Swords, Laser Rifles, Morning Stars, and more to destroy opposing Workers or face the Queen herself. Combine speed boosts with weapons to become Speed Soldiers capable of giving the Queen a run for her money. 

Each of the seven single-screen maps make all characters and strategies visible at all times. Cooperate and coordinate to conquer the opposing team’s hive with one of three victory types: Economic, Military, and Snail. Fill the team’s hive with berries to secure an Economic victory. Slowly ride a snail to the team’s goal to earn a Snail Victory. And sometimes the simplest plan makes the most sense: take out the other Queen three times to lock down a Military victory.

Beyond fast reflexes and keen tactics, Killer Queen Black encourages communication. Gather friends locally or on Xbox Live to form two teams of four. Play in private matches with friends only or join matchmaking to test those Queen skills around the world.

“We’re happy to bring Killer Queen Black to Xbox Game Pass and expand our community even further, thanks to cross-platform support,” said Matt Tesch, co-founder of Liquid Bit. “Our game’s arcade-inspired nature thrives when new players get to learn the ins and outs of everything, from how to fly like a champ to how to pull off sneaky Snail Victories.”

To learn more, please visit the game’s official site, or follow the game on Twitter

About Liquid Bit

The Chicago-based Liquid Bit is a group of builders, dreamers, designers, and developers striving to earn emotional reactions with their games. The team’s name was inspired by Bruce Lee’s admiration for the fluidity of water. Liquid Bit wants to harness this concept of “being like water” to online gaming and networking in any configuration and platform to bring joy to its players.

To learn more about Liquid Bit please visit the studio’s official website.

About BumbleBear Games

BumbleBear makes games for smart people to play together in public spaces. Its “platform”, the New Arcade, is a blend of digital and physical worlds through arcade cabinets, installations, and VR. The team is based in Brooklyn, NY.

To learn more about BumbleBear Games, please visit the studio’s official website.

Echo Generation Arrives on Xbox Series X|S and PC with Limited-Time Demo at The Game Awards Festival

Play Next-Gen Adventure Now Through Dec. 15

TORONTO — December 7, 2020 — A limited-time demo for Echo Generation comes to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam for PC today through Tuesday, Dec. 15. Echo Generation, the nostalgic voxel-based adventure RPG from Cococucumber following a gang of kids investigating supernatural occurrences to save their small town, will arrive on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam for PC in 2021.

The summer of 1993 is nearly at an end. A sleepy Canadian town suddenly becomes home to strange accidents and mutated creatures, but the grown-ups won’t do anything about it! Of course, it’s up to the kids to take action. Collect comic books and snacks, hunt for quirky quest items and uncover spooky clues to root out evil and fight back against forces unknown.

Echo Generation’s limited-time demo sends a dynamic brother-sister duo, each with their own powers and baddie-stomping abilities, out into the world. On the first steps of their journey, sure to bring nostalgia to any child of the ‘80s and ‘90s, face off against trash pandas, giant rats and manic mechanical monsters in turn-based combat.

These kids are tough, but not invincible—take advantage of quick-time events and mini games to defend, snag a critical hit or nail a sweet combo. Kick, punch, and bust some moves with skills learnt from comics, and unlock cool powers by doing what kids do best: exploring! Conquer quests in a vibrant, voxel-based world, trekking through town to grooving electropop and pumping synthwave tunes.

The charmingly familiar world of Echo Generation comes to life on Xbox Series X|S with a gorgeous 4K presentation on Series X and 60 FPS on both current-gen consoles. Whether playing on Xbox One consoles or the latest and greatest, adventurous spirits will find a haunting-yet-hopeful journey colored with childlike imagination.

“We hope to give fans a taste of the nostalgic and slightly kooky world of Echo Generation, where high-spirited kids take off on adventures around their neighbourhood,” said Martin Gauvreau, Game Director at Cococucumber. “Moments of mystery and haunting atmosphere contrasted with an absolutely banging soundtrack and active turn-based battles will keep you on your toes.”

Echo Generation arrives in 2021 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam for PC. The original score by Toronto-based musician Pusher is available now for free via Spotify, iTunes and Apple Music, Soundcloud, and more. Stay tuned to the latest from the makers of Riverbond by tuning into The Game Awards on Dec. 10, visiting the game’s official website, wishlisting on Steam and following Cococucumber on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

About Cococucumber

Cococucumber is a Toronto-based indie studio co-founded by Vanessa Chia and Martin Gauvreau to develop original games for PC and consoles. Titles by Cococucumber include voxel dungeon crawler Riverbond and puzzle-platformer Planet of the Eyes.

Tactical Adventures, a French development studio of passionate RPG game developers and tabletop players, recently released its tactical RPG Solasta: Crown of the Magister on Steam Early Access. The game has seen much love from the community, has a very positive Steam user rating (94%) and is receiving its first major update on December 14th. The new Winter Update will include a completely new area and quests, an overhaul of the lighting system, new combat features, more customization options, implementation of the scavenger mechanics, and more. Solasta: Crown of the Magister is coming to GOG on December 14.

Gameplay

Wizards of the Coast has granted Tactical Adventures a license to use the Dungeons & Dragons SRD 5.1 content and rules in Solasta: Crown of the Magister.

Solasta is a team-based adventure game where each character plays a critical role in the campaign and can be a hero. The dynamic and mysterious world features elements of verticality, allowing players to use their surroundings as an element of strategy. Players can position ranged characters on high vantage points or send their thief down into shafts and caverns to scope out what lies ahead. In Solasta, light is a tool to explore the depths and hallows of dungeons or can be used as a weapon against the creatures of the dark, but if players aren’t careful, it will give away the party’s position to nasty creatures bent on their demise.

Stay up to date with Solasta: Crown of the Magister: visit the website, purchase on Steam, wishlist on GOG, follow on Twitter, Instagram, like on Facebook, watch on YouTube, and Twitch, and join the conversation on Discord or the official forums.

The GOG.COM version of Cyberpunk 2077 will be playable via GeForce NOW on December 10th

We’re happy to announce that GOG starts cooperation with GeForce NOW, NVIDIA’s cloud gaming service. It means gamers will be able to launch the GOG.COM version of Cyberpunk 2077 through GeForce NOW from day one (December 10th) of its premiere.

Players around the world, who own the game on GOG.COM, will be able to play the game via the cloud gaming service, exploring the streets of Night City on nearly any device including low-powered or incompatible Windows and Mac laptops, Chromebooks and more. On top of that, GeForce NOW Founders members will experience the game with RTX ON, delivering beautifully ray-traced graphics from Night City.

When buying Cyberpunk 2077 on GOG.COM, you fully support the creators as 100% of your money goes to CD PROJEKT Group.

We hope you’re as excited about the cooperation between GOG and NVIDIA as we are. Launching the GOG.COM version of Cyberpunk 2077 via GeForce NOW is just the first step – expect more news coming from us soon.

The game via GeForce NOW will be available in English at launch, with additional language support coming shortly after.