West of Dead Launches Today on Nintendo Switch

Raw Fury & Upstream Arcade’s cel-shaded twin-stick shooter is now available on all major platforms

STOCKHOLM — Aug. 26, 2020 — Step into a twisted maze filled with danger lurking in the shadows. Go on, my friend, there’s nothing to fear: West of Dead, the critically acclaimed, Western-stylized, tactical twin-stick shooter, previously released on PC, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One, launches today on Nintendo Switch.

Featuring the exceptional voicework of Ron Perlman (Hellboy, Sons of Anarchy) as protagonist William Mason, West of Dead awakens players in purgatory with no recollection of their past life. Fight hard to vanquish the evil spirits that inhabit this strange underworld while trying to piece together your memories. Death will not release its hold on you as you venture through purgatory again and again on your quest for the truth.

“They say there ain’t no such thing as a good death. I say it depends on which side of the gun you’re on…And what you’re fighting for.”

Find out more at https://westofdead.com.

About Upstream Arcade

Upstream Arcade is a small team of four veteran indie developers based in Godalming, UK. They all met while at Lionhead (the studio is a bit of a reunion) and have individually contributed to loads of games, including Black & White 2, Max Payne 3, and multiple titles in the Fable franchise. Having left AAA to go indie, the studio is bound by a desire to use everything they’ve learned toward developing action games with something different to offer. https://www.upstreamarcade.com

About Raw Fury

Raw Fury is a boutique indie (un)publisher founded in 2015 by Jonas Antonsson, Gordon Van Dyke and David Martinez. We don’t care about genres or mechanics. We care about experiences and emotions. We want to help developers make magic.

Give us a shout!

Official Site: www.rawfury.com
Discord: discord.gg/rawfury
Twitter: @RawFury
Upcoming Games from Raw Fury

Spokko, member of the CD PROJEKT Family, announces The Witcher: Monster Slayer — a free-to-play, augmented-reality, location-based RPG for iOS and Android mobile devices set in The Witcher universe.

Developed and published by Spokko, The Witcher: Monster Slayer takes place before the events of The Witcher series of games. Monsters are freely roaming the land in great numbers, and the relatively new role of ‘witcher’ has become indispensable around the Continent. Monster Slayer challenges players to become elite monster hunters, using advanced augmented reality features that transform the real world into the dark fantasy realm of The Witcher.  

Featuring console-grade visuals, Monster Slayer lets players explore the world around them while tracking, studying, and fighting monsters both new and familiar, using time of day and real-life weather conditions to gain the upper hand. Preparation is key in order to defeat tougher enemies, as players will need to brew powerful potions and oils, craft bombs and monster bait, and upgrade their character before putting these beasts to the sword and signs in first-person AR combat. In addition to battling monsters lurking close-by, the game also contains rich, story-driven quests inspired by other games from the series, taking players on full-fledged adventures that thrust them into the heart of what it means to be a professional monster slayer.

The Witcher: Monster Slayer is coming to iOS and Android, with launch dates for both versions set to be revealed later this year. For more information, please visit the official The Witcher: Monster Slayer website, and follow the game on Facebook and Twitter.

About Spokko

Spokko is an independent development studio specializing in creating mobile games. Part of the CD PROJEKT Capital Group, Spokko remains in full creative control of its projects, while also having access to the wealth of knowledge and business acumen of the Group. Since joining the Group in 2018 — has been working on a brand new mobile release, an augmented-reality RPG titled The Witcher: Monster Slayer.

About CD PROJEKT RED

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

About CD PROJEKT Capital Group

CD PROJEKT S.A., headquartered in Warsaw, conducts business activities in the dynamically growing global digital entertainment segment. It is the holding company of the CD PROJEKT Capital Group, whose operations are divided into two key segments: CD PROJEKT RED and GOG.COM. Videogame development is carried out by the CD PROJEKT RED Studio, which develops and publishes videogames for personal computers and gaming consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include The Witcher series of games, GWENT: The Witcher Card Game and the upcoming futuristic AAA role-playing game — Cyberpunk 2077. Digital distribution of videogames at a global scale is carried out by the GOG.COM platform which sells and delivers game binaries directly to users’ devices via the GOG.COM platform and the associated GOG Galaxy application.

Final Update for Awesome Party Game Now 50% Off as part of PlayStation Store ‘Hidden Gems’ Promotion

 
BUCHAREST, ROMANIA – AUGUST 26, 2020 – Those Awesome Guys, the pro-friendship destroying fun seekers, announced today that Move or Die’s ‘4 Year Adventure Update’ is now available to download for free on PlayStation®4. As the final planned major update for the game, the ‘4 Year Adventure Update’ includes a new Community Debt global event, new trail and splatter effects, and two new characters, bringing the total selectable characters to 95!

To commemorate this major milestone, Move or Die will be part of the PlayStation Store ‘Hidden Gems’ promotion starting August 26 until September 9. PS4 gamers can now get Move or Die at $7.49 (50% off) and PlayStation Plus members can purchase the game for $5.99 (60% off)! That’s less than most Uber Eats delivery service fees!
 
The Move or Die ‘4 Year Adventure Update’ includes these features:

• The Community Debt – Replacing the venerable Daily Challenges is the new Graduation themed event where players can earn daily income playing the game, then spend it towards the global community goal. You get what you put in – just like in real life! Sorta.
   
• Two New Characters – Greysan and Hans join the ranks of Move or Die graduates as part of a new series of unlockable rewards, bringing the total number of Move or Die playable characters to 95.
   
• Other Exclusive Timed Unlocks – New additional unlockables, including emote packs, splatters, confetti and trails available in this update.
   
• Continuous Support – Maintaining updates on the new Community Debt challenge mechanic, so new content will be added to the progress bar every month.

Move or Die is not just the title of the game, but a fundamental gameplay rule: gamers who fail to move will see their health bar diminish rapidly. Players will battle each other in an ever-growing list of mini-game modes that change every 20-30 seconds. Each challenge has its own outrageous level design and rule set to promote hours of laughter and good old friendship-destroying fun. Win battles and unlock insane new character skins, Mutator game modifiers that dramatically change how mini-games are played, and even crazier game modes. When gamers are done beating friends on the couch, jump online and challenge other players to see who will rage-quit first.
 
To learn more about Move or Die, please visit www.moveordiegame.com, ‘Like’ it on Facebook, and follow its development on Twitter @moveordiegame for all the latest developer updates and news.
 

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Assemble Entertainment Releases Announcement Trailers for Two New Games To Be Showcased at Gamescom 2020

Enjoy 360° Mayhem in Futuristic Rogue-lite Orbital Bullet and Use Your Wits and Charm to Crack the Case in Pixel-Noir Detective Title Lacuna

WIESBADEN, GERMANY (August 26, 2020) — Publisher Assemble Entertainment is thrilled to reveal today the first announcement trailers for action-packed platformer Orbital Bullet and noir-inspired pixel-art adventure game Lacuna, both of which will be formally unveiled at Gamescom Digital 2020. Additionally, Assemble has announced a Spring 2021 PC launch for Orbital Bullet and a Summer 2021 PC launch for Lacuna.

“It’s been a challenge keeping Orbital Bullet and Lacuna under wraps, but the response we received so far has made it well worth the wait,” said Assemble Entertainment CEO Stefan Marcinek. “2021 is already primed to be an exceptional year for video games, and we’re thrilled to be involved in that excitement and success. Let’s do Gamescom!”

Orbital Bullet — winner of ‘Best Concept with Prototype’ category and 2nd prize in the ‘Prototype Young Talent’ category at Deutscher Entwicklerpreis 2019 — is a fast-paced 360° action-platformer with rogue-lite elements based in a unique, ring-shaped sci-fi world where all of the action takes place in a circular pattern. Players must fight through a variety of procedurally-generated planets and use intense body modifications, crafting, and heavy weaponry to make it out alive. 

Watch the Orbital Bullet announcement trailer here: 

Lacuna — winner of ‘Best Prototype’ at Game Award Saar — is a story-based pixel art adventure in a beautiful 2D sci-fi “noir” universe, which challenges you to utilize extensive dialogue options in order to make decisions with potentially serious consequences. In the game, you’ll step into the shoes of CDI agent Neil Conrad. Awoken by the news of a murder, you rush into a case that will soon turn your life and the whole solar system upside down. Ask questions, collect evidence, and put the pieces together until the ugly truth reveals itself… or not.

Watch the Lacuna announcement trailer here: 

About Assemble Entertainment

Based in Wiesbaden, Germany, Assemble Entertainment is an independent games developer and publisher, best known for Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Don’t Dry, the latest installment in the humorously naughty point-and-click adventure saga, and the multi-award-winning Endzone: A World Apart, that challenges players to survive and thrive following an environmental apocalypse. Assemble Entertainment also organizes GermanDevDays, an annual conference that attracts more than 1,100 attendees from across the German-speaking video game development industry. 

To find out more about their games, follow Assemble Entertainment on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or join their official Discord server.  

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9 Monkeys of Shaolin joins Koch Media Gamescom Lineup

Get a fist glimpse at 9 Monkeys of Shaolin

Sydney, AU, August 26^th 2020 – Buka Entertainment and Ravenscourt happily announce the that the beat ’em up, action game 9 Monkeys of Shaolin will be part of the Koch Media digital Gamescom line-up. The game will be available on the 16^th of October 2020 for PlayStation®4,Microsoft Xbox®, Nintendo Switch™ and PC both physically and digitally.

Players who are interested in seeing the game can take a look at the Koch Media Gamescom page from the 28^th – 30^th of August. Each day starting 04:00 PM CET – 05:00 PM CET (12:00 am – 1:00 am AEST) the Head of Sobaka Studios Dmitriy Katchkov as well as Game World Navigator (on Friday) and YuPhoenix (on Saturday and Sunday) will guide the player through 30 Minutes of gameplay combined with a Q&A.

Where to go for the Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/nimru and https://www.twitch.tv/yuphoenix

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About 9 Monkeys of Shaolin:

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.

If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.

If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

– Sun Tzu, The Art of War

9 Monkeys of Shaolin marks a true rebirth of the iconic beat ’em up genre in vein of old-school video games. If you had fun playing beat em up videogames for hours as a kid, crushing foes left and right then this new title from the creators of hardcore brawler REDEEMER is definitely for you!

As a mere Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village. Game protagonist is quite a tough nut to crack as he knows the basics of ancient martial arts only mastered by legendary Shaolin monks. Get your trusty battle staff ready for a challenging adventure in Medieval China and for merciless fights with hordes of various enemies.

Action-packed battles, user friendly controls and incredible atmosphere of great kung-fu movies of 70s – all this makes 9 Monkeys of Shaolin a perfect choice for every true fan of really hardcore brawlers.

KEY FEATURES:

• 3 unique fighting styles: fight on earth, in the air or use mysterious magic seals. Combine these elements to defeat every enemy on your way.
• Captivating narrative: discover the fascinating story of Wei Cheng and follow him as he rises from a simple fisherman to the master of Shaolin martial arts.
• Stunning visual style: unlikely combination of historical and mystical elements gives you an exciting experience from every scene appears on screen.
• Extensive character development system: you learn a great deal of ways to victory as you discover various unlockable perks, items and fighting styles.
• More than 25 different levels: Chinese villages, pirate ship, Buddhist monasteries, Japanese mansions, ancient ruins and many more.
• 10 types of Chinese and Japanese polearms, each with its unique traits. Discover the landscapes to find new items!
• Co-op play: invite your friend to help you fight through growing waves of enemies and complete the game together.

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.
 
Koch Media is an Embracer Group company.

About Buka Entertainment:
Buka Entertainment was founded in 1994 as video game and console distributor. Since 1996 Buka has also been known as a publisher. Over the years of successful publishing Buka released dozens of projects onto the world market, such as Hard Truck, Pacific Storm, Ex Machina, Pathologic, Collapse and others, many of which have rightly become classics.

Today Buka Entertainment continues to publish video games and support developers from all over the world. Company ports and releases titles for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch as well as iOS and Android. Due to the professionalism of its team and comprehensive approach to the video game publishing and marketing Buka Entertainment successfully develops relations with international partners and will continue to bring exciting high-quality projects to the players in the nearest future.

Relicta: Utilizing the Laws of Physics now on the Epic Games Store

Puzzle game gets new trailer

Sydney, August 26^th, 2020 – Ravenscourt and Mighty Polygon released the critically acclaimed puzzle game via the Epic Games Store yesterday. To celebrate yesterday’s release, a new trailer displaying first feedback from international media is revealed as well.

Relicta will be part of the digital Gamescom lineup of Koch Media and Friends. Additionally, the game will also be part of the Indie Arena Booth. More information on the Koch Media Indie Line up to follow shortly.

About Relicta:

Relicta is a first-person physics-based puzzle game. Played through the eyes of a scientist, you’ll need to use your creativity to play with the laws of physics, utilizing magnetism, polarity and gravity to unravel the secrets of a research facility on the moon. Chandra Base will test your scientific skills, as they are the only thing that can keep your daughter alive …

In Relicta each corner tells a story, each new step is a challenge. Find your way around the enigmatic, terraformed craters and investigate different locations and ecosystems. Will you rush straight ahead and try to reach safety? Or will you take your time to gather clues and unravel the intrigues of 22^nd century orbital politics?
Buried in the eternal darkness of the lunar craters lies a secret that might claim your daughter’s life – or change the fate of humanity forever.
Are you ready to face the ultimate consequences of your research?

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About Mighty Polygon

Mighty Polygon is an independent game studio established in 2015 based in Valencia, Spain. Our focus is to create original games with strong narratives that have great mechanics.
As a team we are detail oriented, and meticulous in our approach to each aspect of the game; from plots and systems, graphics and exquisite soundtracks.
Using the Unreal Engine we are able to create a truly immersive world with beautiful locations. We are all passionate gamers, we love to combine adventuring with logical riddles, and ultimately this enables us to make the type of games we like to play.

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.
 
Koch Media is an Embracer Group company.

TWITCH PARTNERS WITH UBISOFT AND HYPER SCAPE FOR THE FIRST TWITCH RIVALS EVENT IN ASIA-PACIFIC

60 creators from APAC will compete in the Twitch Rivals: Hyper Scape APAC Showdown

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – August 26, 2020 – Today, Ubisoft announced a partnership with Twitch to host the ‘Twitch Rivals : Hyper Scape APAC Showdown’ on Thursday, August 27. The event will be the first cross-region event held in the Asia-Pacific region, inviting 60 creators from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan and Hong Kong to participate.

Four teams from each region, comprised of Twitch creators, will compete in a 3-hour point race, and the top-ranking team from each region will advance to the Finals where they will participate in a separate, 1-hour kill race to determine final placement. The prize pool is up to $50,000 USD with extra bonus prizes.

Viewers of the competition will be given the opportunity to influence their favorite streamers’ gameplay by taking part in pop-up voting events that instantly impact the battlefield via Hyper Scape’s Crowncast extension, a unique feature that Twitch offers exclusively.

Twitch Rivals is a series of competitive events designed from the ground up for Twitch streamers and viewers, which is held in different regions globally at twitch.tv/twitchrivals. The ANZ Showdown will feature four teams captained by Loserfruit, SpudHunter, Slushpuppy and Berticuss and will begin at 8:30pm AEST / 10:30pm NZST. Full team list and participants are below:

Team Loserfruit

• Loserfruit            
• PlayitShady        
• missmeowgi

Team SpudHunter

• TheSpudHunter
• crunchy_au        
• heykatie

Team Slushpuppy            

• Slushpuppy        
• RedOpz
• ChikenAU

Team Berticuss

• Berticuss             
• Aliythia
• bordie

Hyper Scape is an urban, fast-paced, free-to-play battle royale game developed by Ubisoft Montreal. Set in the virtual city of Neo-Arcadia, up to 100 players face each other to become champion of the Hyper Scape. Bringing a fresh take on the battle royale genre, Hyper Scape introduces innovative gameplay mechanics such as Hacks, the Fusion, the Decay, the Showdown and many others.

For more information about Hyper Scape, please visit: hyperscape.com  

For more information about the Twitch Rivals: Hyper Scape APAC Showdown, follow Twitch ANZ and Ubisoft ANZ on Twitter.

About Twitch

Launched in 2011, Twitch is a global community that comes together each day to create multiplayer entertainment: unique, live, unpredictable experiences created by the interactions of millions. It brings the joy of co-op to everything, from casual gaming and world-class esports to anime marathons, music, and art streams. Twitch also hosts TwitchCon, the biggest community event of the year, where tens of thousands of people come together to celebrate and connect with others who share their interests and passions. We’re always live at Twitch. Stay up to date on all things Twitch on Twitter and on our Blog.

About Hyper Scape

Hyper Scape is an urban, fast-paced, free-to-play battle royale game developed by Ubisoft Montreal. Set in the virtual city of Neo-Arcadia, up to 100 players face each other to become champion of the Hyper Scape. Bringing a fresh take on the battle royale genre, Hyper Scape is a fast-paced experience that introduces innovative gameplay mechanics such as Hacks, the Fusion, the Decay, the Showdown and many others. Through Hyper Scape Crowncast, a Twitch extension developed in partnership with Twitch, Hyper Scape offers a unique viewing experience, but also offers new tools for streamers to interact with their community. Hyper Scape is available on PC, PlayStation^®4 and Xbox One. It supports cross-progression across platforms.

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.ubisoft.com

© 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.

Warner Bros. Games and NetherRealm Studios has released the second of three Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath character skin packs available as part of the recently released expansion. Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath owners on PlayStation® 4, PlayStation® 4 Pro, Xbox One X, Xbox One, PC and Stadia will have access to the Klassic Femme Fatale Skin Pack, including Mortal Kombat 3 inspired skins for Kitana, who is featured in her signature blue as “Sole Survivor Kitana,” Jade in iconic green attire as “Outworld Courier Jade” and Skarlet in her staple red as “Old Blood Skarlet.” Please note, the Klassic Femme Fatale Skin Pack will be available for Nintendo Switch beginning Aug. 28.

Both the previously released Summer Heat Skin Pack and the Klassic Femme Fatale Skin Pack are available now, with the upcoming All Hallows’ Eve Skin Pack slated to release on Oct. 8. The three skin packs are available for all Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath owners and include three new character skins each.

To view and download the latest Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath – Klassic Femme Fatale Skin Pack assets, visit:

Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath is available now, including the franchise-first story expansion, three new playable characters (Fujin, Sheeva and RoboCop), the Summer Heat Skin Pack (avail. now), Klassic Femme Fatale Skin Pack (avail. now), All Hallows’ Eve Skin Pack (avail. Oct. 8) and “Thanks a Million” Johnny Cage character skin, all for $59.95 (SRP). Also available is the Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath + Kombat Pack Bundle for $69.95 (SRP).

New players can join the fight with the Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Kollection, featuring all characters, story content and game modes in one ultimate package. This compilation includes Mortal Kombat 11 along with all content from Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath and the previously released Kombat Pack, containing six downloadable content (DLC) characters – Shang Tsung, Nightwolf, Sindel, Terminator T-800, The Joker and Spawn – plus 25 additional character skins. The Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Kollection is available now for $89.95 (SRP).

To learn more about Mortal Kombat 11, please visit www.mortalkombat.com or join the community conversation on Twitter (@MortalKombat), Instagram (@MortalKombat), Facebook (MortalKombat), Twitch (NetherRealm), YouTube (Mortal Kombat), Mixer (NetherRealm), Discord (MortalKombat) and Reddit (MortalKombat).

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Spawn, its logo and its symbol are registered trademarks ©2020 Todd McFarlane Productions, Inc. All other related characters are TM and ©2020 Todd McFarlane Productions, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Koch Media, Deep Silver and Partners Detail gamescom 2020 Lineup

Sydney, Australia – August 26^th, 2020 – Koch Media, Deep Silver and partners today announced their lineup for gamescom 2020, which will take place from Aug. 27-30 (CEST) on the gamescom.now hub.

Over the course of the digital event, Koch Media, Deep Silver and partners will offer livestreams, tournaments and more. The schedule for all activities will be available on the Koch Media gamescom website as soon as the digital doors to gamescom 2020 open.

Players who want to plan their digital visit can find the latest details through Koch Media’s Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/kochmedia_hq / www.twitter.com/KochMediaANZ) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/kochmediaHQ / http://www.facebook.com/KochMediaANZ) channels to get an idea of the amazing upcoming activities.

The following list gives an overview of all games and events during gamescom:

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 game’s highly successful Kickstarter campaign.

Visitors of the unique digital-only event can explore tons of streaming content, game information and much more on Iron Harvest.

Gamescom will also see the very first Iron Harvest eSports finals.

Intense matches are guaranteed when the four qualifier winners clash up against RTS veterans RotterdaM (Twitter: @RotterdaM08), DeMusliM (@DeMusliM), HeroMarine (@mouzHeroMarine) and Yoan ToD Merlo. All matches will be casted by LowKoTV (@LowkoTV) and special guest @SirT0Bi.

RTS fans can tune in for the full spectacle:

• Group A Matches: 9pm PT on Aug 28
• Group B Matches: 9pm PT on Aug 29
• Playoffs: 9pm PT on Aug 30

Strategy fans can watch the stream on:

• gamescom.now: https://now.gamescom.global/partner/kochmedia/ironharvest
• TaKeTV: https://twitch.tv/TaKeTV
• ESL Gaming: https://play.eslgaming.com/ironharvest/global/open/pre-season

Wasteland 3

The legendary series, which pioneered the post-apocalypse genre in video games, returns players to the role of Desert Rangers, lawmen in a post-nuclear world working to rebuild civilization from the ashes. Trading the dry, dusty heat of the American southwest for a perpetually frozen Colorado, Wasteland 3 features new locations, a customizable vehicle, streamlined combat, and two player co-op as a first for the series. A deep, reactive story full of twists, turns, and brutal ethical decisions that will keep you hooked whether you’re a Wasteland veteran or new to the series.

Fans of the apocalypse who can’t wait to jump head first into the radioactive snow can join exclusive pre-launch streams on Aug. 27.

https://now.gamescom.global/partner/kochmedia/wl3

Chorus

Take control of Nara and Forsaken, her sentient starfighter, on a quest to destroy the dark cult that created them. Unlock devastating weapons and mind-bending abilities in an evolution of the space-combat shooter. Explore a mysterious new galaxy, engage in breathtaking zero-g combat, and venture beyond our reality in this thrilling single player experience. Chorus is developed by the Hamburg-based studio Deep Silver Fishlabs. The team has created compelling games for more than 15 years and joined the Koch Media family in 2013. Deep Silver Fishlabs specializes in high-end 3D games for console and PC. Chorus will be released in 2021 on Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Google Stadia and PC.

https://now.gamescom.global/partner/kochmedia/chorus

Windbound

Shipwrecked alone on an uncharted island, explore, adapt and navigate the land and perilous seas to stay alive. As Kara, you are a warrior, caught at sea in a fierce storm, adrift from your tribe. Thrown from your boat and at the mercy of the turbulent waters, you are tossed onto the shores of the Forbidden Islands, a mysterious paradise. Developed by 5 Lives Studios, Windbound is a beautiful rogue-like third-person survival-crafting RPG-adventure fueled by hunting, exploration and crafting.

Windbound will be released on Aug. 28 for PlayStation®4, Xbox One X, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia and PC.

https://now.gamescom.global/partner/kochmedia/windbound

Dirt 5

Whilst respecting the heritage and retaining the DNA of the franchise, DIRT 5 writes a new chapter in the legacy of DIRT – bolder and braver than ever before. New features, new innovations and a fresh approach make DIRT 5 a hub of off-road racing, style and culture, where you can constantly create highlight-reel moments.

https://now.gamescom.global/partner/kochmedia/dirt5

Pathfinder: Kingmaker – Definitive Edition

Pathfinder: Kingmaker will take players on a tour through the infamous Stolen Lands, the dangerous and turbulent territories well known within Pathfinder fandom. The RPG will revisit familiar characters and well-known locations of the series’ lore as well as treat players to brand new adventures, deadly foes and unforeseen twists and turns.

Fans of the fantasy pen-and-paper RPG will experience its epic, heroic universe in new ways while computer RPG gamers will discover their favorite genre in a more contemporary light.

https://now.gamescom.global/partner/kochmedia/pfkm

Outward – The Soroboreans

Outward is an open world RPG that you play alone or with friends, either online or in splitscreen. It’s more than just an open world RPG you can play cooperatively though. You live the life of an adventurer, from his or her humble beginnings up until becoming a hardened wanderer, whilst traversing incredible landscapes rich with diversity and life. New skills, new foes, corruption, enchantments, status effects and a whole lot more, The Soroboreans DLC packs this journey to the brim with exciting, fresh, challenging content.

https://now.gamescom.global/partner/kochmedia/outward-thesoroboreans

FUSER

FUSER is the ultimate celebration of music festival culture, putting players on stage at the world’s largest digital music festival and allowing them to create their own custom music mixes from the component parts of over 100+ songs, no peripheral required. Developed by Harmonix Music Systems, the creators of Rock Band™, and Dance Central™; and published by NCSOFT, FUSER will empower players to live out their DJ fantasies from their own home on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC.

https://now.gamescom.global/partner/kochmedia/fuser

King’s Bounty II

Offering a fresh take on the acclaimed fantasy series, King’s Bounty 2 expands upon its tactical turn-based battles to offer players a truly immersive RPG experience that adds weight to their every decision, whether leading an army into battle against unliving horrors, or building relations with local townsfolk.

Players take on the role of one of three heroes – each a personality with their own background – and experience a non-linear adventure in an open and vibrant fantasy world. Split into two distinct phases, players traverse the realm from a third-person perspective, picking up quests, exploring the wilderness, and getting to know the people they meet. When conflict arises, however, the perspective shifts to tactical, turn-based combat. Players must then make smart use of their units as they fight to win. 

https://now.gamescom.global/partner/kochmedia/kb2

ProtoCorgi

ProtoCorgi is a retro-style pixel art, horizontal shoot ‘em up with arcade gameplay that gives the player control over Bullet, a C3 (Cute Cybernetic Corgi) class cybernetic pup. When Bullet discovers that Nixie was kidnapped by evil alien forces seeking galactic domination, the cute-yet-deadly Corgi goes on a quest to save her. The adventure ahead lets you experience Bullet’s fights with precise controls, solid gameplay and passionate storytelling. Shoot, dodge and bark your way through this adorable bark’em up.

ProtoCorgi will be part of the gamescom lineup as well as the Indie Booth Arena. An art stream will bring the game’s hero to life on viewers’ screens.

https://now.gamescom.global/partner/kochmedia/protocorgi

Relicta

Relicta is a first-person physics-based puzzle game. Played through the eyes of a scientist, you’ll need to use your creativity to play with the laws of physics, utilizing magnetism, polarity and gravity to unravel the secrets of a research facility on the moon. Chandra Base will test your scientific skills, as they are the only thing that can keep your daughter alive.

Relicta will be part of the gamescom lineup as well as the Indie Booth Arena. Developer livestreams will give a deeper look into the creative process behind the puzzle game.

https://now.gamescom.global/partner/kochmedia/relicta

Let’s Sing 2021

Whether you’re training your voice solo or celebrating the next karaoke party with friends and family – fun is guaranteed with Let’s Sing 2021. Check out the thrilling game modes, various features and the new playlist with up-to-date super hits and all-time classics.

Grab the microphone and choose your song, no matter if you prefer to rock the stage solo or with friends. If you don’t have a USB microphone at hand, just transform your phone into a microphone with the Let’s Sing Microphone-App and your performance begins straight away.

https://now.gamescom.global/partner/kochmedia/letssing2021

9 Monkeys of Shaolin

9 Monkeys of Shaolin marks a true rebirth of the iconic brawler genre in the vein of old-school video games. The game will be available on PLAYSTATION®4, Microsoft Xbox®, Nintendo Switch™ and PC.

As Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng, you must avenge the death of your friends and family who were slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village. Our hero is quite a tough nut to crack, as he knows the basics of ancient martial arts only mastered by legendary Shaolin monks. Get your trusty battle staff ready for a challenging adventure in medieval China and for merciless fights with hordes of various enemies.

https://now.gamescom.global/partner/kochmedia/9monkeys

More information on additional partnerships will follow in the next days.

Assets for all games can be found here: https://press.kochmedia.com/en-AU

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Guild Wars 2 Celebrates Eight Years, Will Release on Steam this November

ArenaNet Offers a Sneak Peek at the Game’s Third Expansion, “End of Dragons”, launching in 2021

BELLEVUE, Wash. – Aug. 25, 2020 – Marking eight years of magic and epic adventure, Guild Wars 2,one of the most critically-acclaimed MMORPGs of all time with a 90 Metacritic score, celebrates its eighth anniversary with a cornucopia of content, gifts, and a release on a new distribution platform for the first time ever. Beginning this November, Guild Wars 2, its two expansions Heart of Thorns and Path of Fire, and the entirety of the game’s Living World content – including The Icebrood Saga – will be available on Valve’s Steam platform, bringing the saga of the world of Tyria to the world’s most popular PC games service. 

Steam users can visit the official Guild Wars 2 product page HERE to keep up to date on the latest news and add it to their wishlist.

Developer ArenaNet also is revealing a first look at the game’s upcoming third expansion currently in development. Titled End of Dragons, the expansion will be released in 2021 and take players on a journey to Cantha, the mysterious island nation in the south that has been neither seen nor heard from for over 200 years. 

“Guild Wars 2 has endured for the better part of a decade because of its innovative gameplay, rich storytelling, and passionate fanbase,” said Chauncey Gammage, Chief Operating Officer, NCSOFT West. “As the game’s incredible fantasy world prepares to grow once again with the End of Dragons expansion, we are excited to bring this universally acclaimed gaming experience to Steam users around the globe.”

Beginning today, current Guild Wars 2 players who own Path of Fire will be able to unlock a new ability for their Skimmer mount. Upon logging in, an in-game mail will kick off a special Collection that will unveil the hidden potential of the aquatic creature, allowing it to dive and explore the game’s underwater environments, the first time one of the game’s genre-defining mounts will bring the joy of movement to the depths of Tyria.

In celebration of the game’s birthday, the Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire Standard and Deluxe editions will be 50% off starting today until Sept 4.

About Guild Wars® 2
Guild Wars 2 is a visually stunning online game that offers players the epic grandeur of a massive role-playing environment combined with action combat, large-scale dynamic events that players tackle together, plus both team-based and World vs. World competitive battles. The game is updated frequently with Living World episodes that tell the ongoing story of the world and introduce new places to play in. Yet with all these updates, the game continues the no-subscription-fee business model that made the original Guild Wars so popular. For more details, please visit www.guildwars2.com.
 
About ArenaNet
ArenaNet is the developer of the groundbreaking Guild Wars 2 and best-selling Guild Wars online roleplaying games. The studio’s mission is to create innovative online worlds, cultivate a vibrant and engaged global community of players, and to incorporate handcrafted artistry into every aspect of their games. ArenaNet formed in 2000 and it has attracted over 15 million players worldwide, with press and fans consistently calling Guild Wars 2 one of the best MMOs and RPGs of all time.

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