Subscribers to the PlayStation initiative will get the latest instalment, the first real-time action Worms title, for free during December.

Wednesday, 25^th November 2020 – Team17 and Sony Interactive Entertainment are today announcing that Worms Rumble, the latest instalment in the long-running and award-winning Worms franchise, will be free on PlayStation Plus during December on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The news means that in just one week, players across both PlayStation platforms will be able to fight it out across the game’s urban arenas alongside – and against – those on Steam in up to 32-player, real-time action, thanks to its crossplay functionality.

There’s still time for Steam players to take advantage of preordering Worms Rumble, and gain access to the ‘New Challenger’ content pack, featuring exclusive cosmetic items: the ‘New Challenger’ Outfit; Worms Rumble beanie; Worms Rumble baseball bat skin; Purple Worm Skin; Worms Rumble Banner; and the ‘New Challenger’ title. Two additional cosmetic packs, the Action All-Stars Pack^# and Legends Pack^#, provide additional customisation options for players and are available to preorder ahead of launch; the Legends Pack is included in the Worms Rumble Digital Deluxe Version.

Worms Rumble Key Features:

• Real-time, frantic, 32-player action: Worms Rumble makes history as the first game in the series’ 25-year history to introduce real-time strategic combat and object destruction
• Get more targets with crossplay matchmaking: Whether on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, or PC players can battle against players from all other platforms
• Make your Worm its own: No Worms game would be complete without cosmetics and personalisation, ranging from outfits and hats to skins for your Worm and weapons they wield
• Lock and load your arsenal: Crates across the maps contain a host of weapons and items, including fan favourites like the Sheep Launcher, Holy Hand Grenade, and Grapple Gun.

The Action All-Stars Pack is available on Steam for £3.99/$4.99/€4.99, while the Legends Pack is £6.99/$7.99/€7.99. The standard edition of Worms Rumble is now available to preorder on Steam and the Team17 Store for £10.99/$14.99/€14.99; Worms Rumble Digital Deluxe Version, which includes the Legends Pack, is available to preorder £16.99/$21.99/€21.99.

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About Team17 Group plc

Founded in 1990, Team17 Group plc is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Floated on AIM in 2018, Team17, with its extensive portfolio of over 100 titles, embodies the spirit of independent games. In addition to the award-winning Overcooked!, Yoku’s Island Express, and the iconic Worms, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2020, Team17 has helped bring critically acclaimed titles including Moving Out, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, and The Escapists to gamers everywhere. Visit www.team17.com for more info.

New CPUs, GPUs, and RGB peripherals; oh my! 

Just in time for the holidays, award-winning PC system builder and gaming brand MAINGEAR has announced their festivities with a Black Friday/Cyber Monday special! While supplies last, pre-configured MAINGEAR VYBE gaming desktops are available with up to $500 in savings, with systems that include new AMD Ryzen 5000 series desktop processors and NVIDIA GeForce 3000 series graphics cards. 

MAINGEAR’s award-winning and popular VYBE is available in four preconfigured options, starting at $749 USD, with the VYBE Stage 4 model featuring the 12-core AMD Ryzen 9 5900X as well as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. PC gamers, content creators, and esports enthusiasts can skip the lines and stop refreshing their in-stock alerts.

MAINGEAR has won multiple Editors’ Choice awards from publications such as PC Gamer, Hot Hardware, PC World, Maximum PC, Computer Shopper, and more. Each MAINGEAR system is handcrafted for precision performance and uncompromised quality. MAINGEAR PCs feature absolutely zero bloatware and offer lifetime service and customer support. Buyers can additionally boost preconfigured VYBE systems for more memory and storage. The promotion ends November 30, 2020. 

To view the full Black Friday/Cyber Monday special, visit: https://maingear.com/blackfriday. 

For more information, or to purchase a product, please visit www.MAINGEAR.com. Follow on Facebook at facebook.com/MAINGEAR and Twitter at twitter.com/MAINGEAR.

Holiday Gift Guides: With the holiday season fast approaching, now is the time to begin planning presents and crafting gift guides! To help your audience pick out the best gaming gear for their needs, we invite you to check out MAINGEAR’s lineup of award-winning computer hardware and fun accessories. 

Featuring a new special operation, brand new weapons, and three PvP maps

Amsterdam, Netherlands – November 25, 2020 – MY.GAMES and the Warface team are happy to announce the release of the new Swarm season in Warface on PC. With this content update, the game is moving onwards to a seasonal system. Swarm features a special co-op PvE mission under a code name inspired by 1980s horror classics, new PvP maps, four brand-new weapons, new sinister enemies, and tons of seasonal rewards. The new season is available now on PC as a free update, with versions for PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch coming soon.  

At the center of the new season is the special operation, Swarm. It takes place in a town on the border of the Mojave Desert where people have started to mysteriously disappear. The Warface forces has been told that the Blackwood corporation held samples of an unknown life form from the ship of Martian colonists. The strange creatures have broken free and are now posing danger to all living beings. To combat this threat, the Warface corporation has sent out the elite Sigma-3 squad. Squad members will need to escort cargo through enemy territory and defeat the entity that controls the insects. Team coordination will be vital for success.

Swarm season features:

​* New Enemies. Arachnids are fast and dangerous predatory mutant beetles that prefer to hunt in the dark.
* New Boss. The arachnids are controlled by something huge that lurks in the depths of an underground complex. Players will need the most powerful weapons available if they are to deal with this monster.
* New Equipment. A flamethrower with unlimited ammo and an upgradable Unmanned Combat Vehicle.
​* 3 new maps for PvP multiplayer: The Free for All PvP mode now includes “Yard 2.0” and “District 2.0”, two popular maps from the Plant the Bomb mode. Also included, a brand-new “Tunnel” map for Team Deathmatch mode.
​* Updated reward system. Complete the Special Operation to unlock a box with seasonal rewards. 

In addition to the special operation, new maps, and rewards, Swarm season also includes four new alien-themed weapons. Players can gain access to all of these additions immediately via a free update. 

To learn more about the update, as well as the latest news regarding the game, head over to the game’s website.

About Warface

Warface is a widely popular tactical first-person shooter, available for free download on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch with over 86 million registered players. Warface is being developed by Blackwood Games for PC, Allods Team for consoles, and is globally published by MY.GAMES. 

Documentary Shines a Spotlight on Midway Games, the Influential Studio that Changed the Course of an Entire Industry

NEW YORK, NY (NOVEMBER 25, 2020) — Today, Cargo Film & Releasing — a global film sales and distribution agency — is inviting fans of gaming history to “get over here” and check out Insert Coin, a documentary that offers viewers a peek into the history of legendary development studio Midway Games. Available today via Alamo Drafthouse’s Alamo On Demand Digital Release, Insert Coin takes viewers back to the early days of the groundbreaking studio, famous for legendary titles like Mortal Kombat, NBA Jam, and Narc.

Director Joshua Tsui has crafted Insert Coin as a love letter, time machine, and insider’s look at a studio that created pop culture giants that would fundamentally change how we played video games. The early 90s were like the Wild West era of the gaming industry, and no studio represented that ethos more than Midway Games with its wildly controversial (and hugely successful) titles like Mortal Kombat, a game that thrilled players and shocked parental advisory groups across the globe with its over the top violence and colorful cast.

Tsui was there when it all went down, having worked on the Mortal Kombat franchise and even lent his face to Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat IV. Insert Coin features interviews with past Midway team members, including Eugene Jarvis (Defender and Robotron: 2084), Mark Turmell (SmashTV, NBA Jam, NFL Blitz), John Tobias (co-creator Mortal Kombat series), George Petro (NARC, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Revolution X), and others. Also prominently featured are industry insiders Carly Kucerek (Coin-Operated Americans) and novelist and screenwriter Ernest Cline (Ready Player One, Armada).

“We’re incredibly proud of this film and it was a pleasure working with Joshua Tsui and his team,” said David Piperni, Founder of Cargo Film & Releasing. “As we kick off the latest console generation, we hope Insert Coin serves as a fun and informative ride that takes players back the era when gaming exploded as a mainstream pop-culture phenomenon.“

“Putting together Insert Coin was a wonderful trip down memory lane, but it’s also so much more than that,” said Joshua Tsui, Insert Coin’s director. “This film documents a true paradigm shift in gaming, and Midway Games was instrumental in bringing fun, competitive titles from the arcade to the living room. I’m beyond excited to share this journey with our viewers, and hope they have as much fun watching it as we did making it.”

It’s hard to overstate the impact Midway Games had upon the gaming industry and the entertainment industry as a whole. Mortal Kombat went from a controversial arcade game to an iconic IP that spawned numerous sequels, theatrical films, comic books, action figures, and cartoon series. NBA JAM, Rampage, and SmashTV brought co-op and multiplayer to living rooms worldwide, allowing players to experience the thrill of the arcade in the comfort of their own homes. Insert Coin explores the rise and fall of the epochal studio, featuring interviews with team members and industry icons, footage and insider stories from the early days of the company, and how it went from dominating the industry to becoming the stuff of legend.

More info about Insert Coin is available on Facebook and the official website

About Cargo Film & Releasing:
 
Led by David Piperni and Dan Cantagallo, Cargo Film & Releasing specializes in representing documentary features for all revenue streams in the global marketplace with care. ###

Explore the art and music that brings the game to life
 in the second developer diary

Barcelona, Spain – November 25th, 2020 – Game developers JanduSoft S.L and Grimorio of Games have announced that their monster summoning action-RPG Sword of the Necromancer will now launch on January 28th 2021 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC, a month later than originally planned. This extra time will allow for the developers to add a final layer of polish to bring the game to its ideal state.  

In the meantime, the second developer diary for Sword of the Necromancer has been released showcasing the inspirations and direction of the art and music that adorns their impending monster summoning dungeon-crawler. This is the second of three videos to be rolled out before launch where the development team provides insight into the making of Sword of the Necromancer.

“As much as we want to get Sword of the Necromancer into the hands of the players, it is more important that the game meets our vision first,” said the developers at JanduSoft S.L and Grimorio of Games. “Releasing in January 2021, allows us to refine the game experience further and also avoid the craziness of the next-gen consoles launch window. Rest assured that the final product will be worth the wait.”

Sword of the Necromancer is a dungeon-crawler action-RPG with roguelike elements where you can revive your defeated enemies to make them fight alongside you. Turn your foes into allies using the forbidden powers of the Sword of the Necromancer and help the rogue Tama reach the dungeon’s depths to summon enough power to bring her beloved priestess Koko back from the dead. Assemble a small army of monsters, equip yourself with weapons and relics, and level up to take on the guardians that stand between you and your goal.

Each attempt gets you closer to the Necromancer. Upon death you’ll lose all your equipped weapons and monsters, but you will retain part of the level you achieved in your run. As you scour deeper through the dungeon you’ll uncover more of Tama and Koko’s past. Don’t want to go it alone? Then use the Flask of Homunculus to create a copy of yourself and play with a friend in local co-op! Additionally, there are IR codes that can be scanned to make the game easier. Or harder. The choice is yours!

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1243890/Sword_of_the_Necromancer/

About JanduSoft S.L
JanduSoft is a Catalonian video game developer and publisher located in Barcelona. Its developed titles include Indiecalypse, Caveman Warriors, and Runemals. Now it also operates as a publisher, with a focus on both ports as well as fresh, new titles for PC and consoles.

About Grimorio of Games 
Grimorio of Games is a two-person team based in Barcelona. After developing the hyper-active action platformer Super Hyperactive Ninja, Grimorio of Games launched a Kickstarter for the upcoming roguelike Sword of the Necromancer, which raised over €200K on Kickstarter.

With the mappable Pro Pack, the FUSION PRO Controller give players the power to assign buttons to the rear paddles on-the-fly for a competitive edge

Woodinville, Wash. – November 24th, 2020- PowerA – a leader in enhancing interactive entertainment with officially licensed gaming accessories – is excited to announce that the FUSION Pro Wireless Controller for PlayStation 4 is now available. This officially licensed controller is designed from the ground up to keep up with the play demands of the modern gamer and is available at retailers for £99.99.

Play Like A Pro

The FUSION Pro Wireless Controller for PlayStation 4 features a mappable Pro Pack on the back that gives players the ability to assign button actions on-the-fly to the four removable paddles. In the heat of gameplay, being able to quickly access programmable commands without losing control of the thumbsticks can determine the difference between winning and losing. The FUSION Pro empowers players to Play Their Way with swappable analog sticks, anti-friction rings, and even a racing clip for masterful control in high-speed gameplay moments.

Style and Substance

The gamepad is designed with ergonomics in mind with ALPS analog thumbsticks giving players firm control over their game and the option to switch from short to tall sticks. The soft-grip front and rubberized rear grips makes the FUSION Pro a comfortable fit even after long gaming sessions. The 3-way trigger locks can be adjusted for the perfect response while the magnetic impulse triggers provide enhanced precision feedback for more immersive gameplay.

All the Bells and Whistles

The FUSION Pro Wireless Controller for PlayStation 4 also features motion sensors, dual rumble motors, touch pad, lightbar LED, built-in speaker plus share, PS, and options buttons. It also comes with a USB charging cable for wired gameplay on PC and PS4 as well as a rechargeable battery that boasts over 20 hours of play per charge.

Press samples are currently available upon requests for FUSION Pro Wireless Controller for PlayStation 4 for reviews and holiday gift guides. Please respond to this email or contact the media details below to learn more.

About PowerA
PowerA creates innovative accessory products that enhance the world’s best video game and mobile technology experiences. A brand that has become known for high standards and quality manufacturing, PowerA delivers the safest products possible including game controllers, cases, starter kits and a wide collection of other accessories. PowerA products are available across the globe at major retailers including North America, Europe, Australia and Latin America. To learn more, visit PowerA.com.

PowerA Warranty
All PowerA products, including the FUSION Pro Wireless Controller for PlayStation 4, are backed by a two-year limited warranty.

XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., in conjunction with Marvelous Inc. and Marvelous Europe Limited, today announced that Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin has sold over 500,000 copies globally. The game’s performance at launch is one of the bestsellers for the company, and the celebrated success reflects digital sales and sell-in figures for retail product which is largely sold out. The action platformer and rice cultivation title from indie developer Edelweiss launched in North America on November 10, in Japan on November 12, and in Europe on November 20 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Nintendo Switch™ system, and Windows PC via Steam.

“We’ve known that Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin was a special game and would have broad appeal since our first meeting with Edelweiss,” said Kenji Hosoi, Executive Vice President at XSEED Games, “The game has been in development for many years, and we’re beyond excited at the reception it has received globally from critics and consumers alike. Thank you to everyone who has accompanied Sakuna and her companions on their journey!”

Developed by Edelweiss and published for the Nintendo Switch™ system and PS4™ system in North America and globally on Windows PC by XSEED Games, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin launched on November 10. The title is available with a standard digital edition on the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation®Store and PC via Steam for $39.99, and with digital deluxe version on the PlayStation®Store and Steam available for $49.99 and $54.99 respectively. The retail versions on the PS4™ system and Switch™ system are also available for purchase in a standard and limited “Divine Edition” for $39.99 and $59.99, respectively, on the XSEED Games Store and participating retailers. The title has received an ESRB rating of “T for Teen” by the ESRB for all platforms. 

More information about the game, please visit at www.sakunaofriceandruin.com. More information about XSEED Games’ products can be found at www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, get in depth info from their localization blog, and join the discussion on their Discord server at: http://discord.gg/XSEEDGames.

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MudRunner, Saber Interactive and Focus Home Interactive’s ultimate mobile off-road experience for iOS and Android, today arrives with new content! With demanding missions set in treacherous wilderness powered by a stunning physics engine, enjoy the realistic, immersive off-roading that already made it a hit on PC and consoles. Learn more about the new content from the Old-Timers DLC, which includes a new map and two add-ons! 

Explore new wilderness frontiers!

Today’s Old-Timers DLC lets you explore a new map, designed to put your pick-up truck mastery to the test. The Rocky Hills map is a sandbox environment without garages, for even more challenge! The DLC also features two new add-ons: a loaded log cart and scout trailer, offering new off-roading options in the wilderness.

New 4-DLC Pack bundles all MudRunner DLC at a reduced price

The 4-DLC Pack is a bundle featuring all paid DLCs for MudRunner Mobile to date. This includes The Valley, The Ridge, the American Wilds Expansion and today’s Old-Timers DLC. Take advantage of this fantastic offer, saving 15% by purchasing the bundle. 

The Old-Timers and Wild Collection Bundle DLCs are available now in the in-game shop. Visit the official store for more information. MudRunner is already available on iOS and Android-compatible devices.

THE GAME

THE ULTIMATE OFF-ROAD EXPERIENCE

MudRunner is the ultimate off-road experience, putting you in the driver seat and daring you to take charge of incredible all-terrain vehicles, venturing across extreme Siberian landscapes with only a map and compass as guides!

OVERCOME THE ELEMENTS & MASTER REALISTIC PHYSICS

Complete your objectives and deliveries by enduring perilous conditions across wild, untamed landscapes in extreme conditions with dynamic day-night cycles. Overcome muddy terrain, raging rivers and other obstacles that all realistically react to the weight and movement of your vehicle powered by the game’s advanced physics engine.

15 OPEN WORLD MAPS TO EXPLORE

Explore 15 immersive environments with 6 sandbox maps and 9 challenge maps, enhanced by stunning graphics. Choose what path to take, through difficult terrain, rivers, forests, swamps, mountains… nature and its dangers will always put you to the test.

16 INCREDIBLE VEHICLES

From light vehicles designed for scouting the path ahead to heavy duty military trucks, drive 16 powerful all-terrain vehicles, each with its own characteristics and attachable equipment

KEY FEATURES

• THE MULTI-MILLION SELLER FRANCHISE LANDS ON MOBILE
• THE ULTIMATE OFF-ROAD DRIVING GAME
• EXPERIENCE REALISTIC TERRAIN SIMULATION
• OVERCOME THE ELEMENTS IN CHALLENGING MISSIONS
• EXPLORE 15 OPEN WORLD MAPS
• DRIVE 16 INCREDIBLE VEHICLES

Sanctuary Merchants event turns YouTubers into shopkeeps with item giveaways and major Black Friday discounts

YOOZOO Games, Shanghai — 25.11.2020 | Hugely popular mobile RPG Saint Seiya Awakening: Knights of the Zodiac celebrates the holidays in the spirit of the season, with a major Thanksgiving and Black Friday event promising epic rewards for participating players on iOS and Android devices.

Better than carvings of roast turkey and more delicious than a slice of your mother’s pumpkin pie, SSA: KOTZ is offering discounted packages for Thanksgiving. There has never been a better time to pick up some new gear and turn your team of Saints into a hugely formidable (and fashionable) group of fighters!

Saints will also want to mark their calendars for Friday, November 27, known as Black Friday, for the epic Sanctuary Merchants event! More than 30 of your favourite Saint Seiya Awakening YouTubers will become Sanctuary Merchants for the day, hosting grand giveaways in a livestream on the GTarcade platform. Redeem free items and enjoy discounted item prices but act quickly as these deals are available for a limited time only!

You can level up your Saint Seiya knowledge too, as these YouTubers show you how to make the most of your shiny, new items. From hot gameplay tips to suggestions on how best to manage in-game resources, this stream will turn you from an average assailant into a competent contender.

Tune into the Sanctuary Merchants stream live on GTarcade from 19:00-20:30 (UTC+1 and UTC-5) on November 27!

For more information about the event, please visit: https://events.gtarcade.com/ssamarket 

About YOOZOO Games

YOOZOO Games is a global entertainment company specializing in game development and distribution. The company is headquartered in Shanghai with offices across Asia, Europe, and the US. Since its founding in 2009, YOOZOO has forged a strong global distribution network and launched over 40 highly successful titles including Game of Thrones Winter is Coming, the League of Angels series and Saint Seiya Awakening: Knights of the Zodiac.

Open the restaurant of your dreams now!

Sydney, Australia, November 25, 2020 – Does everyone think of you as a master chef? Then you should be up to the challenge of opening your own restaurant! Get your frying pans out of the cupboard and put on your finest apron! My Universe – Cooking Star Restaurant is now available physically on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, and digitally on PC/Mac.

Here you are, about to open your recently revamped restaurant. As an ambitious and cooking-enthusiast chef, you will have to face many obstacles in the hope of becoming the “crème de la crème”!

Attract clients thanks to original and delicious recipes that will exceed their expectations. Select the right dishes and keep interacting with your customers to quickly progress and get an increasing amount of food lovers into your restaurant. In order achieve this ultimate goal, you will have to take on as many challenges as possible!

You will also need to pay attention to your own restaurant crew and the chefs you will encounter along the way. They will provide you with valuable advice to become a renowned chef and to improve your skills and restaurant.

As you become more and more famous, you’ll get to meet distinguished chefs from around the globe, embodying the top worldwide culinary styles. From Japan, France as well as Italy, the United States or even India, there are plenty of cuisines to choose from in order to give your menu an international dimension and seduce the sophisticated foodies!
 
Game features:

• A unique culinary adventure – Learn how to prepare more than 30 different dishes from around the world and get advice from great cooks!
• Numerous mini-games – Master different cooking skills through mini-games and do your best to satisfy all your customers.
• Unlock recipes – Unlock new recipes along the way and become a perfect chef, even the best in town!
• Take care of your customers – Welcome your clients, pay attention to their requests and well being to provide them with the best culinary experience possible. They will come back and spread positive word-of-mouth!

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Cooking Star Restaurant joins My Baby, School Teacher and Fashion Boutique in the My Universe series. The My Universe series is designed specifically for kids excited to jump into their dreamed adult life. It is also part of the Microids Life label, dedicated in providing gaming experiences for the entire family and all profiles of players.

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Or at: https://www.microids.com/microids-life/
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About Microids Life
Microids Life label combines gaming experiences accessible for all ages and gamer profiles, hoping to complement each of their life’s milestones. Our goal: unite all gamers around experiences inspired by real life, offering everyone the chance to acquire new knowledge as they play and enrich their daily routine.

About Microids
Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset, Philippe Dessoly and Pierre Adane), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, including Asterix & Obelix, and Titeuf, Garfield, Fort Boyard, XIII and Blacksad, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.