NBA 2K21 Current-Gen Demo Now Available

2K today released the NBA 2K21 current-generation demo for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. This year’s demo includes four playable teams. Tap into your Mamba mentality with Kobe Bryant and the All-Time Lakers, experience greatness with the iconic Bill Russell and the All-Time Celtics or dominate the court through Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard with NBA title contenders Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers.

The NBA 2K21 demo offers ballers an opportunity to try out some of the latest gameplay innovations that are detailed in the Current-Gen Gameplay Courtside Report. From major innovations to the Pro Stick to a redesigned shooting system, NBA 2K21 features plenty of new upgrades, improvements and changes that bring the series to a new level.

Additionally, the demo heralds the return of the ever popular MyPLAYER Builder. Select your position, set your attributes and get a first look at what type of builds will be able in NBA 2K21.There’s plenty of new things to check out, including the new addition of oversized 6’8 point guards, and your created build carries over from the demo into the full game when it launches on Sept. 4, enabling you to jump in right away. Whether you want to slash to the basket like Russell Westbrook, create space and nail jumpers like Jayson Tatum or command the court from the high post like Nikola Jokić, everything is game in NBA 2K21.

Lastly, due to the delay in the start of the 2020-21 NBA season, NBA 2K is taking a new approach to the player ratings reveal for NBA 2K21. This year, NBA 2K will update player ratings upon the release of NBA 2K21 for next-generation consoles, following the completion of the 2019-20 NBA season, to ensure the ratings are reflective of the player’s performance this season. At that time, all updated NBA player ratings will be implemented across NBA 2K21 for current- and next-gen consoles.

More information on NBA 2K21 for next-gen consoles will be announced at a later date. For any questions regarding NBA 2K21 Dual-Access, please review the NBA 2K21 Dual-Access FAQ here: https://nba.2k.com/faq/

Download the free demo today, and stay tuned for more information about MyCAREER mode and more ahead of the NBA 2K21 current-generation edition launch on September 4.

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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FINAL COVER REVEALED FOR eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo featured together on a video game cover for the first time ever, alongside Marcus Rashford and Alphonso Davies

Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. has today revealed the final cover for the Standard Edition of eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE, launching in physical and digital stores on September 15^th.

For the first time in video game history, the cover will feature two of football’s greatest legends; FC Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo. Continuing eFootball PES’ legacy of championing young elite talent, the cover also features Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford and FC Bayern’s Alphonso Davies.

Now his sixth cover appearance for the eFootball PES franchise, Messi represents the highest quality of football, consistently achieved, over a storied career and is appropriate as KONAMI celebrates the franchise’s 25^th anniversary.

Cristiano Ronaldo, star striker for Juventus, is the latest to be named as an official eFootball PES ambassador and will feature in a range of promotional activities over the course of the year.

In addition, Manchester United’s Rashford and FC Bayern’s Davies have also joined the ranks of official ambassadors, as both young stars continue to dominate on the pitch and earn places in the hearts of fans worldwide.

All four ambassadors also feature in the brand-new Club Editions for eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE, available via digital platforms only from RRP €34.99 / £29.99. Each Club Edition includes one Iconic Moment Series player, full myClub squad and much more. For existing PES 2020 or PES 2020 LITE users, pre-order a Club Edition through either game to receive a 20% discount.

Jonas Lygaard, Senior Director Brand & Business Development at Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. commented: “I am incredibly proud of the cover that we’ve assembled for PES 2021. We made a big change last year with the presentation of four ambassadors and we were keen to raise the bar this year with a world first – Messi and Ronaldo together at last.”

eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE will be available on PlayStation®4, Xbox One™, and PC STEAM, from September 15^th with pre-orders now live starting at RRP €29.99 / £24.99.

For all the latest news from the eFootball PES franchise and for further information, please follow:

• www.konami.com/wepes/2021/eu/en/all/
• www.twitter.com/officialpes

• www.facebook.com/PES
• www.instagram.com/officialpes
• www.youtube.com/officialpes

“e-Football” and “eFootball logo” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries or regions.

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About Konami Group

Konami Group was established in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, KONAMI HOLDINGS CORPORATION includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Sports Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. For more information, visit: www.konami.com/en.

About Konami Digital Entertainment

Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as PES, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game series. www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/

About Turn Left Distribution
TLD is a software and accessories distributor providing quality, innovative interactive software titles and accessories access Australia and New Zealand. The company’s main objective is to provide its clients and customers with category leading software and accessories brands that deliver a highly satisfying entertainment experience.

ORDER UP! GET READY TO BUST SKULLS AND BAKE SOUFFLÉS, THE RPG NO ONE SAW COMING, YAKUZA: LIKE A DRAGON ARRIVES ON 13^TH NOVEMBER 2020

Get a first look at the outrageous jobs to choose from in Yakuza: Like a Dragon – Rise like a chef, an idol, a break-dancer, and more! How will you rise?

Releasing with the next generation of videogame hardware, Sega of America has revealed that Yakuza: Like a Dragon will launch on 13^th November 2020 on Xbox One X, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. Yakuza: Like a Dragon will also be available on the Xbox Series X console on day 1 of its release, as well as PlayStation 5 at a later date. An experience like no other, Yakuza: Like a Dragon brings dynamic RPG gameplay to the streets of Yokohama, Japan, with an adventure that combines the intense brawls that the Yakuza series has been known for, with the strategic depths, party customisation, and massive variety of skills that you’d expect from a classic RPG.

In less than 2 minutes, the new “How Will You Rise?” trailer takes players on a journey through the streets of Yokohama, Japan, the new setting for Yakuza: Like a Dragon. In the video, we see Ichiban Kasuga, the first main new protagonist in the history of the mainline Yakuza series, alongside some of his loyal party members, Nanba, Saeko, and Adachi, as they swap between just a few of the 20+ unique Jobs available throughout the game. In what can only be described as a meta worldview, Ichiban envisions himself the lead character in an RPG and his ensuing skirmishes take on the form of turn-based battles. If you’ve ever wanted to don a chef’s hat and sprinkle enemies with a dash of pepper to finish them off in style, we’re happy to say that no game other than Yakuza: Like a Dragon will offer you that experience.

Stay tuned in the coming months for more information about the release of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, including more gameplay details, further storyline elements, diverse minigames and more early looks at the content that fills out the underworld playground of this one-of-a-kind experience.

About the Yakuza / Ryu Ga Gotoku Series

With over 12 million units sold worldwide since its creation in 2005, the Yakuza / Ryu Ga Gotoku series was created with the core concept of “Entertainment geared towards mature audiences” in mind, this series portrays the life of relatable people living in Japan’s red-light districts. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio excels at bringing players into a true-to-life realization of modern Japan while exploring themes of love, humanity, and betrayal, creating an experience unlike any other in digital entertainment.   

About SEGA® of America, Inc.:

SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home.  The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Interactive Entertainment. SEGA of America’s website is located at www.sega.com.

© SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. SEGA, the SEGA logo, YAKUZA and LIKE A DRAGON are either registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners.

Wizards of the Coast announces D&D Celebration and Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

D&D Celebration will focus on the D&D community and host the biggest virtual tabletop game ever

Tuesday 25 August, 2020 — Wizards of the Coast today announced D&D Celebration, a three day virtual event focusing on the fans and community of the world’s original and best roleplaying game. From Saturday 19 September to Monday 21 September, fans can gather to enjoy live panels, streamed live gameplay, and participate in the biggest virtual tabletop game ever. In addition, players will preview new content from Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, a massive rules update featuring a wealth of new content for players to customise their games.

More than a thousand concurrent players will take part in the largest virtual D&D game ever on Saturday 19 September (PT) | Sunday 20 September (AEST), to celebrate the launch of Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden. The game will be administered by the D&D Adventurers League with players from separate games all working towards the same goal to defend Icewind Dale.

Wizards of the Coast will announce the event’s schedule and list of global participants in the coming weeks. Local ANZ participants include:

• Viva La Dirt League (NZ)
• Dragon Friends (AU)
• I Speak Giant (AU)
• Dicestormers (AU)

Players can sign up to participate in the largest virtual D&D game ever through the D&D Adventurers League here. All proceeds from tickets for D&D Adventurers League play will go to support Extra Life benefiting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in the US.

D&D Celebration will be the first opportunity to learn more about Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything which will bring a bevy of new classes, feats, spells, items, puzzles and more to the game. This will be the biggest rules update to D&D since Xanathar’s Guide to Everything’srelease nearly three years ago.

“The special witchcraft of Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything is the freedom it gives you to personalise your D&D character in new ways,” said Jeremy Crawford, the book’s lead designer and the principal rules designer of Dungeons & Dragons. “D&D adventurers are exceptional,and this book gives you the tools to make them and their story even more extraordinary.”

Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything is further testament to the dedication of the D&D community as it incorporates over a year of playtest feedback from thousands of community members. The full contents of Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything will be served everywhere on Tuesday 17 November, 2020 with pre-orders available now from www.amazon.com.au/dnd.

For more information on D&D Celebration, Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, and the soon to be released Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden, please visit dungeonsanddragons.com.

About Wizards of the Coast

Wizards of the Coast LLC, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), is the leader in entertaining the lifestyle gamer. Wizards’ players and fans are members of a global community bound together by their love of both digital gaming and in-person play. The company brings to market a range of gaming experiences under powerful brand names such as MAGIC: THE GATHERING and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. For more information about our world renowned brands, visit the Wizards of the Coast Web site at www.wizards.com.

ABOUT EXTRA LIFE

Extra Life is a Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals fundraising program within the gaming community. Participants fundraise year-round and pledge to play their favorite games with one goal in mind: to save and improve the lives of sick and injured kids. Funds raised stay local to help pediatric patients at 170 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across North America. Since 2008, Extra Life has raised more than $70 million for member hospitals. The movement, formed by gamers bonded by passion, is committed to saving and improving the lives of local kids. Play games, heal kids and join the community today at www.extra-life.org

RIOT GAMES AMPLIFIES LEAGUE OF LEGENDS ESPORTS THROUGH NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH SPOTIFY

Spotify to Create Sonic Esports Experiences through Curated Playlists, New LoL Esports Podcasts, & More

SYDNEY – Aug. 25, 2020 – Riot Games and Spotify today announced a multi-year partnership that names the world’s most popular global audio streaming subscription service as the official audio streaming partner for LoL Esports global events: the World Championship, Mid-Season Invitational, and All-Star Event. The partnership kicks off ahead of this year’s World Championship set to begin Sept. 25

In this first-of-its-kind collaboration, Spotify and Riot Games will produce a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Worlds Anthem, develop various podcast series, create curated playlists, and launch a new LoL Esports Music Hub on Spotify. This partnership will reflect both brands’ commitment to creating quality digital content and memorable fan experiences.

“Our partnership with Riot Games will create a first-of-its-kind audio universe for the millions of Spotify and League of Legends fans across the globe. As the exclusive — and first-ever — global audio service partner for League of Legends Esports, we plan to create the best possible audio streaming experience for our users, making discovering both music and podcasts easier than ever before,” said June Sauvaget, Global Head of Consumer and Product Marketing, Spotify.

“Music and story-telling have become an intrinsic part of our sport and game, so we are excited to partner with Spotify to provide our fans with another platform where they can enjoy a new manifestation of League of Legends esports,” said Naz Aletaha, Head of Global Esports Partnerships, Riot Games. “Powered by our shared commitment to innovation, this partnership with Spotify further unlocks our ability to merge sports, technology, and music to create unforgettable entertainment experiences and content.”

To provide an even richer League of Legends fan experience through music, Spotify will create curated playlists inspired by the League of Legends esports community. Drafting off one of the most anticipated songs in League of Legends esports, Silver Scrapes, which only plays ahead of the deciding game in a best-of-five series, Spotify also will serve as the presenting partner of Game 5, bringing fans to their feet during the most exciting moments during the LoL Esports Mid-Season Invitational and the World Championship tournaments.

Additionally, Spotify and Riot Games will give fans deeper access to the sport through several original podcast series. The first of these, “Untold Stories: Top Moments from Worlds,” aims to bring fans new insights about the tournament by highlighting one unique story from each year of the League of Legends World Championship.

Spotify also will provide fans with a behind-the-scenes look at creating the popular Worlds Anthem. Released annually leading into the League of Legends World Championship since 2014, Riot Games has collaborated with popular artists like Imagine Dragons, The Glitch Mob, and Against the Current to produce annual musical records that set the tone and celebrate the event.

Spotify transformed music listening forever when it launched in Sweden in 2008. Users can discover, manage, and share over 60 million tracks, including more than 1.5 million podcast titles. Today, Spotify is the most popular global audio streaming subscription service with 299 million users across 92 markets.

LoLEsports has become the biggest esport in the world over the last decade, hosting events in more than 37 different cities last year across 5 continents and reaching a record-breaking 21.8 million average minute audience (AMA) for the 2019 World Championship Final. Spotify joins some of the world’s most recognised brands, including Mastercard, Louis Vuitton, Dell Alienware, Cisco, Unilever’s AXE, Red Bull, OPPO, State Farm, and Secretlab, as premier global sponsors for League of Legends international esports events. 

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About LoL Esports

LoL Esports is a premier global sport that attracts the attention of millions of fans around the world. There are currently over 800 professional players on more than 100 professional League of Legends esports teams competing across 12 leagues globally. Each regional league is comprised of approximately 10 teams that compete against one another year-round over the course of two seasonal splits. Teams earn championship points in order to qualify for the two major international competitions: the Mid-Season Invitational and the World Championship. For further information, visit: www.lolesports.com.

Sci-Fi Action Platformer MO:Astray Awakens on Nintendo Switch™ Sept. 10

25 August 2020 – MO:Astray, the narrative action platformer from publisher Rayark Games and developer Archpray, leaps onto Nintendo Switch 10 September 2020.

Awakened in an abandoned laboratory teeming with otherworldly creatures and deadly traps, MO sets out on a journey of immense importance. Driven by voices in its head, the mysterious lifeform vaults across a hostile environment overrun by parasitic alien plants and a homicidal supercomputer, gradually becoming more aware of its mission and what caused the disaster. 

Scan MO’s surroundings and devise a plan to discover a way forward. Harness an arsenal of special abilities to solve puzzles and navigate a gauntlet of challenges. Climb and adhere to walls, spring from one surface to the next, and sail through the air to surmount any obstacle. When forced to confront enemies, MO can execute dash attacks and decapitate the infected. It can even latch onto foes and access their memories to learn more about this enigmatic facility.

Delve into a richly detailed world, piecing together the shocking truth through these flashbacks. Overcome unthinkable dangers as a curious entity whose amorphous nature opens the door to all manner of clever and creative solutions to even the most mind-bending of problems. 

“MO’s adventure is a bizarre, alien experience overflowing with mysteries to solve and trials to overcome,” said Ching-Yi Hou, producer, Archpray. “Our team is overjoyed by the positive reception of the game and we’re looking forward to welcoming new explorers into our strange world when MO:Astray makes the jump onto Nintendo Switch on Sept. 10!” 

MO:Astray will launch for $14.99 on 10 September and will be available for pre-order via the Nintendo Switch eShop on 27 August with a limited-time 10% discount. The game supports English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), and Korean language options. 

For more information about MO:Astray, please visit the official website and join the community by following the game for the latest updates on Twitter and Facebook.

About Rayark Games

Founded in 2011, Rayark is a passionate team dedicated to creating high-quality gaming experiences and digital content on various platforms. Rayark is best known for its critically-acclaimed rhythm games, including the Cytus series, VOEZ, and DEEMO -Reborn-, now available on PlayStation 4.

To learn more about Rayark Games, please visit the official website.

About Archpray

Archpray was established in 2017 by a team of former classmates. A continuation of their graduation project, MO:Astray is the studio’s debut title, and the group is eager to continue creating evocative and inspiring games for players around the world to experience.

For more about Archpray, check out their official website.

DISCOVER THE MAKING OF A CLASSIC WITH ‘INSIDE FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES REMASTERED EDITION’

SYDNEY, 25^th August 2020 – Square Enix Ltd., today revealed a brand-new look behind the creation of the beloved FINAL FANTASY® CRYSTAL CHRONICLES®, featuring fascinating insight and amusing anecdotes from FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Producer Akitoshi Kawazu and Art Director and Character Designer Toshiyuki Itahana.

To watch the ‘Inside FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered Edition’ featurette

Within the ‘Inside FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered Edition’ video, players can learn about the creation of the original game in 2003, including the inspirations and challenges the development team faced when creating the innovative and much-loved action-RPG classic, ahead of the release of  FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered Edition launching on August 27^th*.

In FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered Edition, adventurers can embark on an enchanting fantasy adventure either solo or with friends via online multiplayer with cross-play functionality**. Including a host of new and updated features such as updated graphics, a newly-composed soundtrack, new high-difficulty dungeons, a new Mimic mode feature and more, FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered Edition invites newcomers and seasoned players alike to take up the crystal chalice and explore a world unlike any other. To watch the New Features trailer

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered Edition will be available on the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 system, the App Store® and Google Play™ Store on 27^th August 2020*. Players on the PlayStation®4 system can pre-order the game now to receive an exclusive theme featuring stunning artwork of the game’s beloved characters.

For more information visit https://sqex.link/tig

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* The iOS and Android release date is subject to change.

** An active PlayStation®Plus subscription is required to play online for PlayStation®4 users and an active Nintendo Switch™ Online account is required to play online for Nintendo Switch™ users.

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal®. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 154 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 78 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com.

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Award-Winning Adventure Rhythm of the Universe: IONIA™ Journeys to Tethered VR Headsets in Q4 2020

Coming to Steam, Oculus Store, VivePort, Humble, Itch.io

BOSTON — 24 Aug. 2020 — IONIA, the first episode in the Rhythm of the Universe adventure series about preserving the environment with the power of music from ROTU Entertainment, brings enchanting tonal puzzles and breathtaking landscapes to Valve Index, Oculus Quest via Link, Oculus Rift S, HTC Vive, Vive Pro, HP Reverb G2 and Windows Mixed Reality in Q4 2020. Two percent of all IONIA proceeds benefit environmental non-profit Wildlife Warriors.

Step into Ionia, a lush and richly detailed forest teeming with instrument-inspired flora, fauna and mysterious ruins. Traverse the landscape alongside Allegra, a vivacious young girl, as she seeks to heal the forest and its inhabitants. Solve puzzles with music-based magic as her brother Allegro to unlock the path forward. Head deeper into the Ionian forest to save the Harpa, a mythical being facing terrible danger it cannot overcome alone.

This immersive journey, brought to life with the Unreal Engine from Epic Games and state-of-the-art mocap technology, features wholly imaginative world design. Climb trees and zipline through the forest, hear the ground-shaking call of the Brassaurus, and forage to feed gentle creatures among strange and alluring ecosystems, all while unfolding a moving narrative around the daring siblings.

Play with purpose and seek out mystical tablets by honing in on their soundwaves, pushing away sheets of hanging flora to reveal hidden areas or climbing sprawling vines and crumbling walls to reach them. Perform scales on magical instruments to conduct Allegra’s musical talents as she heals the forest through song. Each immersive action affects Ionia, granting first-hand experience about the importance of animal habitat rehabilitation.

“Addressing climate change and environmental concerns will be the biggest challenge of our collective lifetime,” says Jason Parks, ROTU CEO. “IONIA will not only showcase where entertainment is headed as a best-in-class VR experience with hyper-realistic environments and rewarding interactions, but illustrate how VR is perfectly suited as a tool for raising awareness, enacting change, and ultimately doing real good in the world.”

Rhythm of the Universe: IONIA will be available in Q4 2020 for $9.99 and feature English, Spanish, French, and German language support. IONIA is rated E for Everyone and equivalent in regions around the world.

For more information about Rhythm of the Universe: IONIA, please visit the official website, follow the game on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and join the official community on Discord. 

About ROTU Entertainment

Based in Boston, Massachusetts, ROTU Entertainment is an immersive entertainment studio striving to define the future of storytelling. A fully-remote, ever-evolving network of artists, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders provides the ROTU Entertainment with unparalleled access to talent, creativity, and innovation. The team comprises developers with experience working at Valve and Capcom, as well as on renowned games such as Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, and République.

Necromunda: Underhive Wars – screens & video showcase the upcoming tactical RPG’s deadly environments

PARIS — Aug. 24, 2020 — Necromunda: Underhive Wars, Rogue Factor and Focus Home Interactive’s tactical turn-based RPG adaptation of Games Workshop’s iconic tabletop game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, comes to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on September 8. Gritty and full of attitude and lore, Necromunda: Underhive Wars recreates the brutal and ever-warring metropolis through a wide variety of distinct maps. Soak in the deadly environments of the Underhive for yourself with this new release of video and screenshots:

Environments Dev Blog: forums.focus-home.com/topic/52933/necromunda-underhive-wars-devblog-03-environments

Struggle for victory in brutal gang warfare across Hive Primus’ 26 unique maps and use the verticality, the freedom of movement, and the many traps at your disposal to your advantage. Completely gridless, Underhive Wars encourages players to move as they wish across rust-heavy factories and forgotten toxic tunnels, but remember: whichever House you choose to side with, death in the Underhive is always looming.

Necromunda: Underhive Wars pre-orders are now open on Steam and Xbox One. Visit the official store for more information.

PUBG MOBILE REVEALS 1.0 VERSION LAUNCH AND THE BIGGEST GLOBAL MOBILE ESPORTS EVENT PUBG MOBILE GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP

PUBG MOBILE, the international mobile gaming phenomenon just announced the arrival of its new era with the upcoming launch of 1.0 version with huge updates on September 8th, and the world’s biggest global mobile esports tournament PUBG MOBILE Global Championship with a grand prize pool of $2M USD starting late November

LOS ANGELES – August 24th, 2020: PUBG MOBILE today reveals a new era announcement, including the highly anticipated 1.0 version with huge updates, and the world’s biggest global mobile esports event, the PUBG MOBILE Global Championship (PMGC). Following nearly three years’ success as one of the most popular mobile games in the world, PUBG MOBILE will launch 1.0 version on September 8th with new tech, new UX, new gameplay features and more to deliver the most realistic tactical tournament experience on mobile. PMGC Season Zero will begin in late November and invites pro teams from all regions including Americas, Europe, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East, China, to compete for the highest prize pool of $2M USD in PUBG MOBILE esports history, and to be crowned the inaugural PUBG MOBILE Global Champions. Qualcomm Technologies, the world’s leading wireless technology innovator and a driving force behind the development, launch, and expansion of 5G and mobile gaming innovation is the official title sponsor of PMGC.

PUBG MOBILE first launched in 2018 and has since achieved over 600M downloads and 50 Million Daily Active Players worldwide (excluding Chinese mainland).  Following the incredible success of the game, and consistent player base growth, PUBG MOBILE is continuing to bring innovations and improved gameplay experiences to players. With the launch of 1.0 version on September 8th, alongside a much-anticipated surprise to be revealed soon, PUBG MOBILE will be completely overhauled for launch to offer the most authentic and immersive experience on mobile.

Going into more details than ever before on what fans can expect from the 1.0 launch, new technologies in version 1.0 have been adopted to fully upgrade the quality of the game.  Improvements have been made to players’ characters, including Main Lobby lights and environments, as well its iconic environments. Particles, smoke, air blasts, muzzle flashes, and the addition of scope interaction make every shot more realistic. Parachuting, sprinting, throwing and other key actions have also been optimized for the most captivating battle royale experience. Upgrades to lighting systems and texture quality bring the vegetation, sky, and water to life. Models and texture quality are also improved to provide a more realistic feel and high-quality experience.

To bring players a more concise and intuitive control experience, PUBG MOBILE’s user interface and interactive experiences have also been completely overhauled, with interactions, visuals, motions and sound effects quality improved. The interface is tweaked to make it easy on the eyes, while adding some visual technology elements. The color tones of Dawn Cyan, smoke grey, hope white and victory yellow were chosen to convey to players the design concepts of the morning dawn, of rebirth after failure, and of the glory after a breakthrough eureka moment.

To make it easier for players to find what they want, giving them more refined and upgraded controls, the innovative multi-screen switching mode exclusively for PUBG MOBILE will be launched. The existing functions will be more organized in display. Games, community, and purchases have been separated into 3 different spaces, enabling quick and easy access for players, and creating a simple and clean interface, helping players quickly locate their required functions. In addition, players can customize their own layout, for more comfortable operations and user experience.

“We want to thank every single one of our players for joining us on our journey to the 1.0 launch.Throughout the design and development process we’ve been adamant on keeping the iconic PUBG MOBILE IP and style, while we’ve continued to innovate to deliver the ultimate experience for mobile devices,” said spokesperson from PUBG MOBILE. “Whilst this is the 1.0 launch, this is by no means the end of development. The new era of PUBG MOBILE is a new beginning, and we have so many more exciting updates for fans which we will share soon.”

Alongside the groundbreaking 1.0 version reveal, PUBG MOBILE esports is going to the next level with the announcement of PUBG MOBILE World League (PMWL) and World Championship combined into one epic event, the biggest global mobile esports tournament PUBG MOBILE Global Championship (PMGC). Season Zero of PMGC will begin in late November and top pro teams from all regions including Americas, Europe, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East, China, will face off in an epic battle to crown the Global Champions and take home the lion’s share of $2M. Due to the global pandemic, an onsite audience may not be possible for PMGC Season Zero, but if it is safe to do so, the League will begin in late November, taking place across multiple studios.

This year PUBG MOBILE completed the structure for its global year-long esports program. The program now supports players of all levels from amateur to semi-pro and pro across multiple countries and regions ensuring a clear path to become esports stardom. At the base for every player such as National and Campus championships and various 3rd party events held in many countries, there will be more coming in more countries. For semi-pro players, the PUBG MOBILE Club Open (PMCO) features this year 16 regions with over 150 countries. The total combined registrations from Spring and Fall reached over 120k, more and more players joined to enjoy the excitement of PUBG MOBILE esports competitions.

The robust esports ecosystem saw the PUBG MOBILE Pro League (PMPL) introduced to add an additional pro layer of competition. There are PMPLs hosting in 7 regions with a total of 152 teams participating and a groundbreaking success of over 28M total hours watched. In July and August, the brand-new PUBG MOBILE World League (PMWL) Season Zero saw 40 teams in East and West league show their best skills during this amazing competition. The peak concurrent audience reached over 1.1M views, the total hours watched peaked over 40M hours, which breaks the record as the biggest viewership so far in PUBG MOBILE esports. According to Esports Charts, PUBG MOBILE World League 2020 East has become the most popular online-only event.

“Following the success of PUBG MOBILE World League Season Zero, we knew we had to come up with an idea that would raise the bar even higher and create something truly extraordinary to close out the first year of our new esports program,” said James Yang, Director of PUBG MOBILE Global Esports. “2020 has been a huge challenge for everyone, and we hope to bring positivity and encouragement to the world through gaming and esports. We wanted to invite more regions that ever before to create a spectacular, highly competitive event for players and the community to enjoy around the globe.”

For more information about upcoming PUBG MOBILE esports news, stay tuned at Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.

About PUBG MOBILE:

PUBG MOBILE is based on PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS, the phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles and supplies, and defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone.

For more information, please visit the official PUBG MOBILE accounts on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

PUBG MOBILE is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play.

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