“It was all unintentional, honest. Wait, is that a dictaphone? Are you recording this?” says studio behind old people mayhem sandbox

London, UK – Monday 31st August, 2020 – Responding to suggestions that its latest trailer looks somewhat similar to Cyberpunk 2077, development studio DoubleMoose – the outfit behind forthcoming old people mayhem sandbox Just Die Already, also widely known within the industry as “DoubleWhat?” – has suggested any likeness is “err, , erm, purely coincidental.”

Hype for CD Projekt Red’s latest game is at an all time high, though DoubleMoose co-founder Armin Ibrisagic has suggested the studio was in no way influenced by endlessly re-watching Cyperpunk 2077 trailers, over and over during the development of Just Die Already’s flash new promo.

“We talk a lot about Cyberpunk 2077 at the DoubleMoose office and the trailer kind of just ended up like this unintentionally,” offers Ibrisagic, sat in a home-made replica Cyberpunk jacket, complete with light-equipped pop collar. “Be cool, CDProjectRed. Don’t sue.”

Said trailer follows a similar act of deference towards Death Stranding earlier in the summer. We wish to formally ask all journalists to start asking Hideo Kojima what he thinks of the trailer.

WISHLIST Just Die Already NOW: https://store.steampowered.com/app/979070/Just_Die_Already/

You can also download and play the Just Die Already demo on Steam for free until Wednesday 2nd September.

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About DoubleMoose
DoubleMoose Games is a collective of several three-dimensional organic meat automatons, infused by four-dimensional souls, converging in the same space-time to produce audiovisual entertainment products for the human (and secret alien) inhabitants on “Earth”.

About Curve Digital
Since 2013, Curve Digital has been working with the world’s best game developers to help bring their games to broad, global audiences across all platforms. From renowned indie hits like Bomber Crew and Autonauts, to the multi-million-selling Human: Fall Flat. In recent years Curve Digital has become industry recognised, winning Indie Games Publisher of the Year at both MCV Awards 2018 and 2019, as well as ‘Publishing Star’ at the Develop:Star Awards 2019 and Best Publisher Award at the TIGA Awards 2019. Curve Digital has an ambitious line-up slated for 2020, which includes Embr, HotShot Racing, Peaky Blinders: Mastermind, Just Die Already, Space Crew and The Ascent.

RAINBOW SIX® SIEGE OCEANIC NATIONALS KICK OFF SEPTEMBER 16^th

SYDNEY, Australia – August 31^st, 2020 – Today, Ubisoft Australia, in partnership with ESL Australia, announced the Oceanic Nationals will officially commence on September 16, 2020, beginning stage two of the 2020 season and will run in an online format. The Oceanic Nationals is the premier Rainbow Six Siege tournament of the Oceanic region.

The Oceanic Nationals will see the eight best teams in the Oceanic region compete in a round robin format across seven playdays, in a Bo1 match with overtime. At the end of the playdays, the top six teams will move onto three days of double-elimination playoffs.

The teams competing to be crowned the Oceanic Nationals champion are: 

• Wildcard
• OkamiLFO
• Pittsburgh Knights
• Melon Cat
• LFO
• Team Ferox
• Elevate
• Kanga Esports

The Oceanic Nationals will run every Wednesday and Friday evening from 7:00PM AEST, with the playoffs taking place from October 16 – 18. The full schedule of playdays is available below:

Playday #1 – Wednesday, September 16
Playday #2 – Friday, September 18
Playday #3 – Wednesday, September 23
Playday #4 – Friday, September 25
Playday #5 – Wednesday, September 30
Playday #6 – Friday, October 2
Playday #7 – Wednesday, October 7
Playoffs – Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18

For the Oceanic Nationals, Ubisoft Australia is partnering with mental health awareness organisation, LIVIN, to help fight the stigma of mental health issues. Ubisoft will be raising awareness for LIVIN by integrating messaging into the entire broadcast of the season. 

“Ubisoft Australia and Rainbow Six Siege Esports is proud to partner with LIVIN for the Oceanic Nationals to help promote the importance of mental health,” said Edward Fong, Managing Director at Ubisoft Australia.

“We are inspired by LIVIN’s programs and vision to break the stigma around mental health within schools, workplaces and communities, and are proud to be able to share the message that ‘It Ain’t Weak To Speak’ to the Rainbow Six Siege community.”

Casey Lyons, CEO and cofounder of LIVIN enthuses “We are thrilled to partner with Ubisoft Australia and connect with their community of gamers and promote a healthy lifestyle and balance and connectivity with others.”

“Ubisoft and our other existing corporate partners enable us to provide vital mental health education all around Australia and smash the stigma attached to mental health. We are grateful for Ubisoft’s support and look forward to continuing to grow our national corporate partnerships”.

For more information and updates about the Oceanic Nationals please visit the official APAC League website and follow Rainbow 6 at twitter.com/rainbow6anz.

About ESL

ESL is the world’s largest esports company. Founded in 2000, ESL has been shaping the industry across the most popular video games with numerous online and offline esports competitions. The company operates high profile, branded international leagues and tournaments under the ESL Pro Tour including ESL One, Intel® Extreme Masters, ESL Pro League, and other premier stadium-size tournaments, to more clearly define the path from zero to hero. ESL also produces the ESL National Championships, grassroots amateur cups, and matchmaking systems, creating a world where everybody can be somebody. With offices all over the world, ESL is leading esports innovation on a global scale through the combination of global ESL competitions, amateur leagues, publisher activations, and more. ESL is a part of MTG, the leading international digital entertainment group. about.eslgaming.com

About LIVIN

LIVIN was founded on the Gold Coast, Australia in honour of Dwayne Lally who like many others took his life after living in silence from a mental illness. LIVIN is all about living your life at the top and breaking the stigma around mental health. Connecting, supporting and encouraging one another to talk about their feelings and challenges because “It Ain’t Weak to Speak”. Through the development of cutting-edge education programs, apparel and community awareness initiatives, LIVIN are launching a generational change. For more information on how to get involved, visit https://livin.org/

About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege

Alongside a thriving professional esports scene and a community of over 55 million registered players, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of a fast-paced, ever-evolving multiplayer experience grounded in the selection of unique Operators. Using the right mix of tactics and destruction, Rainbow Six teams engage their enemies in sieges, where both sides have exclusive skills and gadgets at their disposal. Defenders prepare by transforming the environments around them into modern strongholds, while attackers use recon drones to gain intel for carefully planning their assault. With access to dozens of Operators inspired by real world counter-intelligence agents from around the globe, players can choose exactly how they want to approach each challenge they encounter. Through the constant addition of new Operators and maps that add to the depth of both strategy and combat, the unpredictability of each round of Rainbow Six Siege sets a new bar for intensity and competition in gaming.

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, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. 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 2018-19 fiscal year Ubisoft generated Net Bookings of €2,029 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com.

© 2020 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries

NBA 2K21 New MyCAREER Trailer and Details; Introduces 2K Beach as its Newest Neighbourhood

2K has revealed details about the new NBA 2K21 MyCAREER mode and Neighbourhood for current-generation consoles leading up to game launch on September 4. NBA 2K21 features a new MyCAREER storyline that takes your player from high school through college – incorporating ten officially-licensed college programs – and eventually the NBA. Players will also be able to soak up the sun at 2K Beach, the newest Neighbourhood coming to NBA 2K21!

MyCAREER

In NBA 2K21, this year’s narrative, The Long Shadow, tells the story of Junior – the son of a beloved baller who faces the challenges of trying to make it to the NBA, balancing legacy while carving his own path through high school to college. Making this journey more authentic to real life, NBA 2K21 will feature 10 officially licensed college programs to choose from in the story: Michigan State, UConn, Florida, Gonzaga, Syracuse, Texas Tech, Oklahoma, UCLA, Villanova University and West Virginia. Players will be joined by MyCAREER’s star-studded cast with performances from Jesse Williams, Dijmon Hounsou, Mirelle Enos, Michael K. Williams, cover athletes Damian Lillard and Zion Williamson, and more.

2K Neighbourhood
2K Beach is the latest location in the Neighbourhood, where players live out their day-to-day 2K basketball experience. Jump into 3v3 streetball runs with your crew, 5v5 ProAm games for something more serious and take part in plenty of events providing even more reasons to come back all year long.

Check out all the new details in the NBA 2K21 MyCAREER and Neighbourhood Courtside Report here: https://nba.2k.com/courtside-report/nba-2k21-current-gen-mycareer-and-neighborhood-courtside-report/

NBA 2K21 will be released on current-generation platforms on September 4, 2020 and is available for pre-order now. Stay tuned for more news leading up to launch.

For more information on NBA 2K21, please visit www.nba.2k.com, become a fan on Facebook, follow on Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, or subscribe on YouTube.

Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

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New LG TONE Free wireless earbuds with Meridian audio, self-cleaning UVnano case and a stylish design.

SYDNEY, 28^th August 2020 – LG Electronics Australia (LG), leaders in premium audio technology, today unveiled the company’s new LG TONE Free wireless earbuds (LG TONE FN6) delivering premium life like listening experiences through Meridian Audio technology. The FN6 model features the industry-first UVnano case, which kills 99.9% of E. coli and S. aureus bacteria on the earbuds after 10 minutes of charging¹ and the in-ear earbud design delivers a comfortable fit in a matte black finish. In addition, when paired with the LG TONE app, users can control sound settings and locate lost earbuds through the ‘Find My Earbuds’ feature.

Continuing the company’s long-standing relationship with Meridian, the UK-based pioneers of high-fidelity audio for over 25 years, have once again immersed their premium technology into another LG product. The LG TONE earbuds deliver an immersive audio experience through three-dimensional sound courtesy of Headphone Spatial Processing (HSP) technology via Digital Signal Processing (DSP). DSP technology allows absolute control over the audio signal. Meanwhile, HSP overcomes the challenges of headphone listening, such as compact size and lack of ‘crosstalk’ between the left and right channels. Therefore, this recreates a realistic soundstage that simulates the experience of listening to real loudspeakers and delivers vocals with pristine clarity for a premium audio experience.

In addition, the LG TONE FN6 features four Meridian EQ pre-sets and two customised EQ sound settings, which users can adjust via the LG TONE app.  Each model offers unique pre-sets to deliver a tailored listening experience: Natural for authentic and balanced sound; Immersive for an expanded sense of space; Bass Boost for that extra punch and Treble Boost for clarity and vocal performances. Featuring Echo Cancellation and Passive Noise Cancellation, the close in-ear fit provides a seal that helps block out surrounding noise while the high-performance dual microphones work simultaneously to detect and minimise unwanted noise. The microphone positioned at the end of the stem on the LG TONE FN6 picks up and amplifies the user’s vocals, even in a crowded space. On the other hand, Ambient Sound Mode allows users to hear what’s going on around them with a press on the side of the earbuds, which is useful when users need to have a quick conversation, pick up an announcement on public transportation or cross a street.

What’s more? Revolutionary Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) technology (created by Meridian) efficiently streams music as the producer intended it to sound. This precision is made possible with a 6mm custom-built driver that optimises how users experience Meridian, promoting vocal clarity and intensifying rich bass.

“At LG Australia we’re proud to continue delivering a selection of innovative and premium audio products to our customers. The LG TONE earbuds are an exciting new addition to the range. Our ongoing partnership with Meridian truly helps users reimagine how sound should be heard – whether that be high-res music, podcasts or movies,” said Tony Brown, Marketing Manager for Home Entertainment at LG Electronics Australia.   

Unique to the LG TONE Free FN6 earbuds is the UVnano charging case. The  charging case kills 99.9% of bacteria after charging for 10 minutes, thanks to the built-in ultraviolet light, and the earbuds’  medical-grade silicone ear gel. ² Rated IPX4, the LG Tone earbuds are splashproof while Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity delivers a convenient hands-free solution for audio listening and taking and making calls.

LG TONE FN6 earbuds and charging case deliver up to a total of 18 hours of listening.³ This includes up to six  hours of  playtime without the need to recharge in the case and the charging case provides up to 12 hours of listening, before needing to recharge the case itself. On top of this, with five minutes of charging users can experience up to one hour of playback.³ Furthermore, the LG TONE earbuds are voice command compatible for convenient voice access with Google Assistant and Siri through a connected smartphone.⁴ The intuitive touch commands built-in to each earbud enable users to play, pause, skip and control the volume level without reaching for their phone, tablet or compatible LG TV remote.

Engineered to fit comfortably in the ears, the LG TONE earbuds feature head-centred weight distribution that helps them stay snug and secure. The flexible, medical-grade silicone ear gels conform to the shape of the ears, so users can enjoy music longer without noticing the earbuds in their ears.  The LG TONE FN6 earbuds sense when users place the earbuds in their ears and pairs immediately with connected devices. In addition, audio is automatically paused when they take the earbuds out. For consumers worried about losing their earbuds, the ‘Find My Earbuds’ feature on the LG TONE app has the ability to locate lost or misplaced earbuds. 

“LG TONE Free earbuds are special in that they are designed to cater to a variety of consumer preferences and activities: studying or working; cooking at home or connecting to the TV for a private viewing experience. In fact, our consumer research shows that 59 per cent of Australians are using earbuds most in the home and 40 per cent during daily tasks.⁵ The earbuds can either immerse users deep into the audio or give them flexibility to hear surrounding sounds to assist with multi-tasking,” Brown added. “Ultimately these multi-purpose earbuds provide convenience and a high-quality audio experience, anywhere.”

The LG TONE Free wireless earbuds will be available in September. For more details, please visit http://www.lg.com/au.

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Tank Mechanic Simulator, a unique game about WWII tanks, is making its debut on the Nintendo Switch. The player becomes the owner of a tank museum who recovers damaged and abandoned tanks, in order to restore them to their former glory. The digital launch (Nintendo eShop) has been scheduled for August 27^th this year.

The simulator launched on PC in February 2020. The game gained great popularity and has been very positively received by players. Currently around 85 percent of reviews on Steam are positive.

Now Tank Mechanic Simulator is entering the console market. The company responsible for converting the game and publishing it on the Nintendo Switch is Ultimate Games S.A.

In Tank Mechanic Simulator, the player takes on the role of the owner of a tank museum, whose main task is to find damaged or abandoned tanks in order to then repair and restore them to their former glory.

The gameplay consists of finding and retrieving forgotten tanks, and then transporting them to the workshop. There, the player has a lot of freedom to show off his talents when it comes to renovating these tracked vehicles. You can, among others, disassemble rusty elements to later replace them with new ones. Interestingly, you can both purchase and make such parts yourself.

“Tank Mechanic Simulator is one of the most interesting simulators released in the last year. It’s not only a treat for military enthusiasts, but also an interesting alternative for people who haven’t played similar titles so far” – says Rafał Jelonek, COO at Ultimate Games S.A.

Tank Mechanic Simulator – main features:

• World War II-era tanks;
• advanced renovation possibilities;
• find and recover tanks;
• physical terrain deformation system;
• run a tank museum.

The release date for the Nintendo Switch has been set to August 27th 2020.

Basic information:

title: Tank Mechanic Simulator
genre: simulation, educational, indie
producer: Ultimate Games S.A.
publisher: Ultimate Games S.A.
languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Chinese
no. of players: 1
file size: 1.6 GB
release date: 27.08.2020 (Nintendo Switch), 20.02.2020 (PC – Steam)

Tank Mechanic Simulator (Nintendo eShop):

https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/tank-mechanic-simulator-switch/

Tank Mechanic Simulator (Steam):

https://store.steampowered.com/app/407130/Tank_Mechanic_Simulator/

STOCKHOLM — Aug. 28, 2020 — Super Rare Games is proud to announce its partnership with Long Hat House and Raw Fury to release Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition in physical form for the first time on Nintendo Switch™. This very special 2D metroidvania platformer deserves a very special edition, which is why Super Rare Games has created its most impressive Collector’s Edition ever, making this a truly must-have rare-print release.

The Collector’s Edition of Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition includes a 180-page full-color guidebook, custom-designed pendant, full set of 52 playing cards featuring unique art, a collector’s pin badge, A3-size double-sided map, two soundtrack CDs, two sets of trading cards, a sticker, and an awesome collector’s box.

Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition (Collector’s Edition): Limited to just 1,000 copies.

Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition (Standard Edition): Limited to just 4,000 copies.

In typical Super Rare Games tradition, both versions include all content on the cartridge, including the new Trials of Fear content. And there won’t be long to wait, as we start shipping soon after going on sale.

Pre-orders for both versions open on Sept. 3, 2020, at 1:00 pm ET/10:00 am PT for approximately $35/£27 for the Standard Edition and $98/£75 for the Collector’s Edition (excluding tax & shipping), exclusively available worldwide at superraregames.com.

About Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition

The world of Salt hangs on the brink of collapse. The citizens, once free spirits, now stand oppressed and isolated. But not all is lost. For out of this fear arises a ray of hope to bring freedom to this directionless world. Her name is Dandara.

Welcome to a unique 2D metroidvania platformer full of mystical creatures and boundless exploration. Defy gravity as you jump across floors, walls, and ceilings alike, battle your enemies, and discover an array of characters and hidden secrets throughout the world.

• Trials of Fear Edition adds a whole new focus on story, fleshing out the lore of the Salt and its inhabitants. Find new descriptions, dialogues and cutscenes for characters and environments!
• Built natively for both touchscreen and gamepad input, with smooth and seamless movement and combat interactions.
• Make fast and fluid jumps off any surface, unhindered by gravity, in lovingly crafted environments.
• Combine speed, skill, wits and reflexes to solve puzzles, earn power-ups, and access previously unreachable areas.
• A visual and auditory wonderland comes to life through gorgeous handcrafted pixel art and original soundtrack compositions.

For more information, visit https://rawfury.com/portfolio/dandara-trials-of-fear-edition.

About Super Rare Games Super Rare Games strive to bring collectors the very best physical content for the Nintendo Switch™. We operate alongside our partners to bring the most exclusive offering of the very best indie games. From the packaging of the products to opening the limited edition trading cards, we aim to provide gamers with the purest experience. As we look to expand our collection of games, we hope you join us and grow yours, too. You can find out more on the Super Rare Games website, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

Mass Creation’s Ninja Co-op Beat ‘Em Up Shing! Launches Today on PlayStation®4 & Steam

WARSAW, Poland — Aug. 28, 2020 — Indie game studio Mass Creation has released the side-scrolling arcade action game Shing! on PlayStation®4 and Windows PC, Mac and Linux via Steam for 19.99 USD/EUR. Slice up demons in style in 4-player local co-op* on a bloody adventure mixing colorful 2D and 3D visuals.

Shing! delivers a classic beat ’em up adventure true to what fans love about the genre while adding a few twists of its own. Pull off angled combos, counters, aerials, parries and more in fast-paced, freestyle combat with a unique control system built around the right analog stick. Your party of wisecracking ninja warriors each have their own strengths, and you can swap between them in an instant to chain attacks, revive allies, or strategically bank power-ups for upcoming bosses or challenge rooms.

Shing! is also in development for Nintendo Switch and Xbox One. For more info, visit http://shingthegame.com and the Shing! Discord: https://discord.gg/masscreation.

*Online co-op will be added in a free future update.

About Mass Creation

Based in Poland, Mass Creation is an independent game development studio known for creating titles like CorridorZ, Draw Slasher, Run Like Hell! and the side-scrolling beat ’em ‘up Shing! The team is made up of passionate industry professionals making high-quality, action-packed gaming experiences.