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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Borderlands® 3 ‘Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck’ Campaign Add-on Revealed

Borderlands 3’s fourth add-onlaunches September 10, along with a free level cap increase. See the official reveal trailer now!

Say goodbye to sanity as you know it, Vault Hunters! Borderlands^® 3’s fourth campaign add-on – Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck – launches September 10. Take a peek inside the mind of a psycho by catching the official reveal trailer now.

Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck dares to ask: what makes the bloodthirsty psychos of Borderlands so uniformly deranged? Brilliant scientist Patricia Tannis believes they’ve been driven insane by the knowledge of a mythical place she calls “Vaulthalla,” and the key to uncovering this legendary location lies within the mind of Krieg, the most badass psycho of them all. So naturally, Tannis is sending you on a mission into Krieg’s chaotic mind in search of clues. Only by surviving the perils of Kreig’s twisted inner world can you reap the rewards of Vaulthalla.

Help both sides of Krieg’s dual psyche process his traumatic memories by blasting his inner demons to bits, and try not to succumb to lunacy inside Krieg’s fractured mindscapes as you:

• Journey through the many demented vistas of Krieg’s psyche, where anything is possible and likely very violent;
• Experience the world as Krieg sees it, including his perception of fan-favorite characters like Maya – the light of his twisted life;
• Overcome a vast array of life-threatening manifestations that Krieg’s mind conjures up;
• Expand Krieg’s mind and Tannis’ research in surreal side missions and Crew Challenges;
• Score powerful Legendary weapons and gear that will still work outside of Krieg’s consciousness, according to Tannis;
• Acquire brain-busting cosmetic items, including Vault Hunter Heads and Skins.

Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck is included in the Borderlands 3 Season Pass, though a copy of the base gameis required to play.

Not a Season Pass holder? Don’t worry – September 10 also marks the arrival of the next level cap increase, which will be free to all Borderlands 3 players. The cap will increase by five levels, making 65 the newest highest level for gear and player characters. Not only is this the largest single level cap increase since launch, it’s also the last planned level cap increase – at least for the foreseeable future.

Also, don’t forget the ongoing Borderlands 3 Anniversary Celebration continues through September 10. A new mini-event will be activated each week to celebrate one full year of total mayhem. Still to come: Mayhem Made Wild offers all Easy modifiers in Mayhem Mode and will run from August 27 through September 3. Then from September 3 through 10, enemies will drop more in-game cash during the final mini-event: Making It Rain.

For more information about Borderlands 3’s features and content, please visit borderlands.com.

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Studio Wildcard today launched the fantasy-themed ‘Crystal Isles – ARK Expansion Map’ for ARK: Survival Evolved as a free download for PlayStationⓇ4 and Xbox One survivors. ‘Crystal Isles’ is an expansive 150 square kilometers of vivid scenery and awe-inspiring biomes; build your base on the lush rainforest canopies, explore the mysterious floating islands, and then dive deep into undersea caverns in search of rare resources.

The ‘Crystal Isles – ARK Expansion Map’ features:

• The Great Valley: A rainforest with bogs and towering tree limbs that lend new options for base-building.
• Eldritch Isle: An eerie and challenging realm worth braving for its valuable resources, like element and oil.
• Emberfall: A fantastic region of vibrant foliage and volcanic danger that also rewards exploration.
• Apotheosis: A cluster of floating islands tangled with vines and roots, shot through with cavernous pockets, and spilling over with waterfalls.
• New Wyverns: Three unique types of crystal wyvern species to tame and breed.
• All New Boss Arena: A new custom boss arena

The ARK: Survival Evolved ‘Crystal Isles – ARK Expansion Map’ is a free downloadable update available now on PS4, Xbox One, Steam & the Epic Game Store. For the latest updates follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, visit the Website at playark.com and watch us tame and train leviathan dinosaurs on Twitch.TV.

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ABOUT STUDIO WILDCARD
Founded in 2014 by industry veterans Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, Studio Wildcard’s mission is to bring AAA quality to ambitious indie titles that are designed for core gamers. The studio’s hit title ARK: Survival Evolved, has sold more than 30 million copies across all platforms. The team emphasizes direct communication with their active community, implements player feedback into its fast, iterative dev cycle, and provides tools to drive user generated content. Studio Wildcard includes distributed developers across multiple continents, as wherever talented developers reside, Wildcard seeks them out! www.studiowildcard.com

Legendary Banded Gator Sightings Near Saint Denis. Visit Harriet for Details on a New Sighting Mission

Harriet Davenport has received word of an untamed beast older than time itself nesting outside Saint Denis. The cold-blooded Legendary Banded Gator has a taste for human flesh – as well as the teeth and temperament to satisfy such a craving. Maintain a safe distance and sedate the primordial creature for Harriet or bring its unique skin to Gus to craft an imposing coat for wear.

Naturalists at Rank 5 and above can take on this new Sighting Mission by approaching any of Harriet’s Shops and requesting it from her available mission list.

GUS’ STORE

If you do choose to use lethal force on the Banded Gator, you can sell its skin to Gus at his store. This will also unlock the option to craft and purchase the fashionable, custom Banded Coat. This week, craft any coat at Gus’ Store and get a Reward for a Free Vest. And to sweeten the deal, crafting anything in Gus’ Store also gets a Reward for 25 Free Trader Goods. Likewise, craft a trinket in Gus’ Store this week to receive a Reward for a free Poncho. All Rewards will be delivered within 48 hours to the Benefits section.

CATALOGUE ADDITIONS

The Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue adds several new items starting this week, including:

New Colorways:

• Comstock Boots
• Millard Boot
• Heathland Chaps

New Items:

• Hopsmere Cardigan
• Mitehill Pants

Limited-Time Only Items:

• Fernwater Coat
• Hopeman Vest

BONUSES & BENEFITS

Aspiring Naturalists can knock 5 Gold Bars off the price of the Animal Field Guide, Legendary Animal Map and Sample Kit, plus 30% off all Novice and Promising Naturalist Items and the Improved Bow.

PRIME GAMING

Red Dead Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account to Prime Gaming will receive Rewards for:

• 5 Free Legendary Animal Pheromones
• 6,000 Naturalist XP
• A free Wilderness Camp
• A free Katata Coat after bringing its pelt to Gus’ Store

In addition, players who connect to Prime Gaming before September 14th will receive a Free Icahi Coat by bringing the Legendary Icahi Boar Hide to Gus’ Store, five Rewards for a Free box of Nitro Express Ammunition, and a reward for 50 rounds of Sedative Varmint Cartridges.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

TECHNOMANCER CLASS REVEALED IN OUTRIDERS BROADCAST 3

New Gameplay Video Showcases the Technomancer and Co-op Play

SYDNEY, 26^th August 2020 – SQUARE ENIX® today unveiled the final class in the highly anticipated RPG-Shooter, OUTRIDERS™, the upcoming game from People Can Fly, the developers of Gears of War: Judgment and BULLETSTORM, and Square Enix External Studios, the minds behind SLEEPING DOGS® and JUST CAUSE®.

Working alongside Devastator and Pyromancer teammates in an intense trench warfare battle, the Technomancer takes centre stage, showcasing their abilities during one of the many challenging battles players will experience in OUTRIDERS.

Featuring a truly free-form blend of weapons and powers that will turn you into a superhuman god of the battlefield, OUTRIDERS is an aggressive, intensely brutal RPG-Shooter experience that challenges you to define your playstyle and master the synergies between your powers, class builds and equipment. Play alone or team with up to two other players and create deadly combinations as you journey across the dangerous and hostile planet of Enoch.

“The Techomancer is an exciting and flexible class that can be built as anything from crowd control focused support, to a high-powered artillery heavy damage dealer. They’re a great addition to any team of OUTRIDERS”, said Bartek Kmita, Creative Director at People Can Fly. “Co-op in OUTRIDERS is an intense and challenging experience that allows for a great variety of team synergies and power combinations. Players will need to truly master their team tactics in order to take on the toughest challenges in the game”.

For more information, watch the rest of OUTRIDERS Broadcast #3 – The Technomancer Unveiled here: https://sqex.link/BC3Playlist

OUTRIDERS will release on PlayStation 5®, PlayStation 4®, Xbox Series X, the Xbox One family of devices, and PC in Holiday 2020.

OUTRIDERS official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/outridersgame
Follow OUTRIDERS on Twitter: https://twitter.com/outriders
Follow OUTRIDERS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outridersgame
Subscribe to OUTRIDERS on YouTube: www.youtube.com/outriders

Join the OUTRIDERS Discord: discord.gg/outriders  
Learn more about SQUARE ENIX® here: http://www.square-enix.com
Learn more about People Can Fly: https://peoplecanfly.com 

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LONDON, ONTARIO, CA – August 26, 2020 – Canadian developer and publisher Digital Extremes is thrilled to present Warframe® players with its third open world expansion, the grotesque and the beautiful Heart of Deimos, available for free on PC, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One today. Heart of Deimos for Nintendo Switch is still in the certification process and will be available later this week.

Heart of Deimos is a trifecta of incredibly rich Warframe content. The expansion offers the Cinematic New Player Introduction directed by Dan Trachtenberg, the incredibly deep customizable Helminth System for mid- to end-level players, and a densely packed, story-driven open world in which all players can team up, fight, level up, and explore an alien-infested moon.

By answering the intriguing Entrati faction’s distress call, Tenno can delve into the new Deimos story Quest to discover the trouble beneath the surface of Deimos and unlock 2020’s second Warframe, the imaginative, community-designed, gender-neutral Xaku. Players can pilot upgradeable, customizable, powerful mechs (“necramechs”) to blast through hordes of new Infested enemies and they can blaze across the landscape on Infested K-Drives (“Velocipods”) that now combine hoverboard mobility with shooting firepower for a whole new combat dynamic. And, with today’s update, both Necramechs and shooting on K-Drives immediately will be available in all three open worlds. 

For more details on Heart of Deimos, visit www.warframe.com/deimos.

Download Heart of Deimos on Warframe PC, PlayStation®4, and Xbox One now for free, and later this week on Nintendo™ Switch.

To keep up with the latest updates from the development team, be sure to follow Warframe on Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world’s top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games’ multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 50 million registered players on PC, PS4™, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch™. For more information about Digital Extremes, visit www.digitalextremes.com. To sign up for Warframe, visit www.warframe.com.

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BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA TO OFFER A THE DARK PICTURES ANTHOLOGY: LITTLE HOPE SPECIAL BUNDLE

Fans of The Dark Pictures Anthology will surely be intrigued and excited about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America’s The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope – Special Bundle which is being offered in limited quantities exclusively at the BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Store – while supplies last. This special bundle is available at $59.99 and includes:

• Physical Ragdoll that is featured in The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope
• SteelBook® case with disc slots for each chapter of The Dark Pictures Anthology
• Copy of The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope (PlayStation 4 and Xbox One only)

Fans can visit the following BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Store links to reserve the version of their choice:

• Xbox One – https://www.bandainamcoentstore.com/product/611839/the-dark-pictures-little-hope-special-bundle-xbox-one
• PlayStation 4 – https://www.bandainamcoentstore.com/product/611838/the-dark-pictures-little-hope-special-bundle-playstation-4

Digital pre-orders for The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope have also begun for Xbox One and STEAM® versions (with the PlayStation 4 digital pre-order starting on August 26th at 9:00am PDT). Players can digitally pre-order their copy of Little Hope at the following links:

• Xbox One Digital Pre-order Page: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/the-dark-pictures-anthology-little-hope-pre-order/9NBJHRSRB5T6
• STEAM Digital Pre-order Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1194630/The_Dark_Pictures_Anthology_Little_Hope
• PlayStation 4 Digital Pre-order Page (available starting August 26th at 9:00am PDT): https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0700-CUSA18028_00-SMGTHEDARKPICSLH  

Get Wet and Wild with Thrilling Jet Racing Action in the Latest Title from the Creators of SENRAN KAGURA

Torrance, Calif. – August 25, 2020 – XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today released Kandagawa Jet Girls, the adrenaline-fueled jet racing game from the creators of SENRAN KAGURA, for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC exclusively via Steam. The high-octane arcade racing title is now available for purchase digitally on the PlayStation®Store and Steam for Windows PC with standard editions priced at $49.99 and digital deluxe editions available for $59.99. The digital deluxe edition comes with a digital soundtrack and either a custom theme on the PS4™ system or two DLC outfits (also available for purchase) on Steam. The retail Day 1 “Racing Hearts Edition” for the PS4™ system is available for purchase from the XSEED Games Store and participating retailers for $59.99, which includes the base game, a two-disc soundtrack CD with 54 tracks, and a 5.5” x 7.3” softcover 64pg art book, all packaged within a custom box with exclusive art from character designer Hanaharu Naruko. 

In Kandagawa Jet Girls, seven teams comprised of a “Jetter” and “Shooter” compete on high-tech jet machines to claim the Kandagawa Cup and title as the racing queens of the Tokyo waterways. Jetters need to dazzle the crowd with their speed and aerial stunts while their Shooter partners try to cool down the competition with precision water gun attacks. Each team’s unique story plays out through 64 episodes of lighthearted racing drama in the single-player story mode. Players can take on up to three other players in online matches, and show off their team’s personality with extensive character and jet machine visual customization. They can also go under the hood to adjust the performance of their jet machine to suit their racing style.

The teams will have to watch their backs on the waterways as some shinobi from SENRAN KAGURA have infiltrated the races. Included for free with the game as a special gift to North American fans, sisters Ryōbi and Ryōna of the Hebijo Clandestine Girls’ Academy will be racing for the honor of evil. Four additional teams of shinobi can also join the roster as premium DLC: Asuka & Yumi, Ikaruga & Yomi, Homura & Hikage, and Murasaki & Mirai, each sold separately for $9.99 or as part of a SENRAN KAGURA Character Pass for $29.99.

About Kandagawa Jet Girls

Jet racing is the sport of the future and the waterways of Tokyo host some of the most daring and skilled young athletes on their high-speed jet machines. Drivers, also known as “Jetters,” pair up with a “Shooter” armed with water weapons to blast away the competition. They must wow spectators if they want to win, building up their boost meter with spectacular aerial stunts while dodging obstacles and evading enemy attacks. Each team can be customized with various outfits, and players can get under the hood to tweak their jet machines’ parts to improve its capabilities and tweak its handling.

Pick from the seven two-girl teams, discovering each of their hopes and motivations for racing as you play through 64 episodes of lighthearted racing drama in single-player stories. Players can switch up the roles of Jetters and Shooters on each team throughout the story mode, and can pair up any two characters from any team to create their own dream team in free mode. The title features online multiplayer with support for up to four players.

Developed by Honey∞Parade Games and published for the PS4™ system in North America and globally on Windows PC exclusively via Steam by XSEED Games, Kandagawa Jet Girls launched on August 25, 2020. The title is available at retail as a Day 1 “Racing Hearts Edition” for the PS4™ system with a MSRP of $59.99 at the XSEED Games Store and participating retailers. The standalone game is available digitally on the PlayStation®Store and Steam for $49.99, while the digital deluxe edition is available for $59.99. This title has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB. The PC version is not rated by the ESRB.

More information about the game can be found at the http://www.kandagawajetgirls.com. Fans can 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.

About XSEED Games

XSEED Games is the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., which is a publicly traded company listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Formed in 2004 and located in Torrance, California, XSEED Games publishes interactive entertainment content for PC and consoles from the Marvelous portfolio as well as from a wide variety of third-party partners. Whether it’s Marvelous properties such as STORY OF SEASONS (Bokujo Monogatari), SENRAN KAGURA, and Rune Factory, or third-party titles such as the Corpse Party and AKIBA’S TRIP series or the recently released Granblue Fantasy: Versus, XSEED Games has grown its reputation among gamers with its critically acclaimed localizations and commitment to fans, remaining ever dedicated to its “indie spirit, player-first” approach. 

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Phoenix Point’s “Legacy of the Ancients” DLC Out Now on the Epic Games Store

Snapshot’s hit turn-based strategy game adds new story missions, units, enemies, maps and more in its biggest DLC yet

LOS ANGELES & SOFIA, Bulgaria — Aug. 25, 2020 — Phoenix Point, the turn-based strategy game from X-COM creator Julian Gollop and Snapshot Games, has just launched its biggest DLC yet. “Legacy of the Ancients” introduces tons of new story content and challenges and is available today for $9.99 on Windows PC and Mac via the Epic Games Store, as well as free for Season Pass and Ultra Edition owners. It was also revealed that Phoenix Point will soon be available on the Microsoft Store.

“Legacy of the Ancients” delves into the secrets of the Antediluvian Civilization that predated modern humans on Earth. Explore ancient ruins and use their secrets to research new Phoenix Point weapons and tech. But beware — the ancients left powerful guardians to watch over their knowledge, and you aren’t the only ones seeking control of it. “Legacy of the Ancients” delivers brutal challenges with:

• New! story missions, mission types, and cinematics.
• New! units, enemies, and deadly evolutions of old foes.
• New! environments and points of interest around the globe.
• New! fields of research plus weapons and armor to unlock.

Phoenix Point delivers a new breed of turn-based strategy and action against an alien invasion. Build global alliances, manage your base, and command your forces in battles with dynamic objectives and destructible environments. Procedurally generated maps, branching storylines with multiple endings, and enemies that mutate to counter your tactics ensure no two playthroughs are ever the same. Since launch, Snapshot Games has continued to build on the core Phoenix Point experience with free and premium DLC, as well as a variety of gameplay improvements driven by community feedback.

For more info, visit https://phoenixpoint.info, and follow Phoenix Point on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Discord and the game’s official forums.

About Snapshot Games

Snapshot Games is an independent video game development studio founded in 2013 by Julian Gollop and David Kaye and headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria. Gollop is recognized for creating the X-COM video game franchise in the 1990s with UFO: Enemy Unknown and X-COM: Apocalypse. Gollop also is the CEO of Snapshot Games. The company’s developers include industry veterans with years of prior experience working for studios like Ubisoft Sofia, Crytek Black Sea and more.