Featuring the #1 EDM Artist of All Time, AVICII Invector Available for Consumers to Try in Advance of Games Global Launch on Sept 8

Watford, UK – August 13, 2020, Video games publisher Wired Productions anddeveloper Hello There Games are thrilled to announce that the upcoming AVICII Invector is available today, as a free to play demo on Nintendo Switch. Created in collaboration with the late producer, performer, and songwriter Tim “Avicii” Bergling, AVICII Invector is launching with an all new Encore Edition, complete with 35 songs September 8^th, on what would have been his birthday.

Only on Nintendo Switch can players truly experience Tim’s music in a way he envisioned the project, with players able to experience his music however, or wherever, gamers prefer to play. With up to four fan local multiplayer, players can soar through vocal melodies, sweep each fade, and attack every beat in 35 of Avicii’s biggest hits. This really is the definitive way to play AVICII’s music, with all music royalties supporting suicide awareness through the Tim Bergling Foundation. Of course, Tim didn’t just want to create a game that celebrated his music, he wanted to create an incredible rhythm game, inspired by his love from the genre and with a Metacritic score over 80%, the hype is real!

In the same year, the headline song, “Wake Me Up” surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, Players can download the game and celebrate by searching for AVICII in the Nintendo eShop from 9am local time, or can pre-order the full game via the Nintendo website. Fans can also celebrate Tim’s music and share memories via the brand-new official Discord > discord.gg/avicii.

“Wired’s legacy is in music games and licensing. When we were approached to help finish Tim’s project, it was a perfect match, having already used his songs in past games. It was also at the same time as we were exploring ways to support the mental health of our players and industry with our charity partner, Safe In Our World,” said Leo Zullo, Founder and Managing Director at Wired Productions. “To now see this definitive release of the game, with all music royalties supporting the Tim Bergling Foundation, is a perfect and fitting way to celebrate Tim’s music and legacy. I hope fans and genre players enjoy what the team have be able to do and help keep his legacy alive.”

The full track list for AVICII Invector includes:

In addition, the Encore Edition includes the below two new song packs. These will be available for current players to purchase September 8th on all other platforms:

AVICII Invector is available now for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and releases as the Encore Edition on September 8^th, 2020 for Nintendo Switch and PS4 in physical retail for $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99. Developed by Hello There Games and published by Wired Productions. AVICII Invector: Encore Edition is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB.

About Wired Productions

Wired Productions is an award-winning video games publisher based in Watford, UK. Wired has produced and published award-winning titles across all major platforms. Bringing games to market in both physical and digital media, notable launches to date include Those Who Remain, Deliver Us The Moon, Close to the Sun, GRIP: Combat Racing, Victor Vran: Overkill Edition, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood and The Town of Light.

About Hello There Games

Hello There Games is an independent game studio, founded in 2009 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Hello There, as the studio was called back then, quickly released a series of successful games for various clients, including global brands and Swedish organisations. A few years, awards and many various games later, Hello There had extended their partnerships into the entertainment business. Working with (the now late) superstar AVICII.

About The Tim Bergling Foundation

The Tim Bergling Foundation was created by Klas and Anki Bergling and their family after the death of their son Tim Bergling, also known as AVICII – one of the most acclaimed and beloved producers/performers/songwriters in modern music. Tim’s parents have endowed the foundation with a significant contribution from his estate and will direct proceeds from future AVICII projects and the recent release of the posthumous album, ”TIM” (2019) to the foundation.

The Tim Bergling Foundation will advocate for the recognition of suicide as a global health emergency and promote removing the stigma attached to the discussion of mental health issues. It will support science-based organizations that engage in research into the causes and prevention of suicide, particularly for young people.

Additionally, the foundation will support non-profits that address issues for which Tim had a passion, such as climate change, preservation of endangered species, global hunger, and more.

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Craft Exciting Decks and Shape the Battlefield in Epic Battles 

Baltimore, MD  – August 13th, 2020 – Following its success on PC with 1 million players, Indie publisher Versus Evil and developer Abrakam Entertainment are pleased to announce that digital collectible card and turn-based strategy game Faeria is out now on Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

Faeria launches on consoles with full cross-play support. Now gamers on PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One can all go head to head. Players can craft exciting decks and shape the battlefield as they fight epic battles, raise mountains, build forests, fill lakes, or harness the sands of the deserts during play. With Faeria’s stunning graphics and strategic gameplay at its core, players will enjoy over 100+ hours of single player content, co-operative missions and puzzles to a vast array of single player challenges, to hone their deck building skills and strategies. Players can take their decks online and go head to head in ranked and casual PVP matches or in Pandora, Faeria’s take on draft mode.

“Faeria is a remarkable and beautifully illustrated collectible card game with a fantastic community of players. We’re thrilled to connect its devoted fanbase with a whole new audience of console gamers via cross-play,” Said Steve Escalante, General Manager of Versus Evil. “Our first party partners at Microsoft and Nintendo have been amazingly supportive of our efforts to connect our players together.”

Richard Garfield, creator of Magic the Gathering, counts himself part of the fanbase of PC players, saying: “Anyone who is interested in digital card games should absolutely try Faeria.” Nintendo Switch players benefit from 5 free DLC packs available for free at launch, including: Premium Edition, All Avatars DLC, All Cardbacks DLC, All Orbs DLC and All Wells DLC from the Premium Edition DLC. The offer is limited to only the first 30 days after release.

And yet even more Faeria news is still to come! Announcement of the release date for the PlayStation 4 version of Faeria, as well as details of an exciting $10,000 cash prize tournament, part of the Faeria World Circuit, will be coming soon.Faeria is also currently available on PC for Steam and the Epic Games Store. 

About Abrakam Entertainment
Abrakam Entertainment is an independent video game developer based in Belgium. They’re a small and passionate team focused on creating high quality strategy game experiences across all platforms. Their strategy card game, Faeria, launched in 2017 with 85% positive Steam reviews and praise from critics and major influencers. For more information, visit www.abrakam.com

About Versus Evil
Founded in 2013, Versus Evil, LLC is the US based video game publisher behind critically acclaimed video games Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire and The Banner Saga trilogy. Publishing games on all major mobile, PC and console platforms, Versus Evil works with independent development studios from around the world. The corporate philosophy is to champion for the independent game developer. For more information visit https://versusevil.com.

Vancouver – August 13, 2020 – Being stuck at home just got a lot better with the release of the thrilling bullet-mayhem, zombie-eating, Run & Gun & Eat title, Bite the Bullet, from developer Mega Cat Studios and publisher Graffiti Games. Bite the Bullet is the world’s first Run & Gun & Eat title, and is now available on Steam (PC) and Nintendo Switch for $14.99 USD, while also releasing tomorrow, August 14, on Xbox One.
 
In this roguelite RPG shooter players must eat enemies, bullets and more to powerup their character, weapons, and abilities. Gun down zombies, robots and giant mutant bosses with a barrage of bullets before chowing down on their corpses to craft new weapons, unlock new abilities and special attacks, and transform into a powerful Zombro form to smash foes. Explore four character classes and a skill tree based on specific diets – and remember, you are what you eat!

In the future players can enjoy a new Synthwave Mode that allows the game to be played in synthwave colors while listening to music from amazing artists, including Waveshaper, Night Runner, Retröxx and Magic Sword.
 
To celebrate the launch, Graffiti Games and Mega Cat released a new trailer showcasing how an eating guru can lead you to successful devouring.

“In Bite the Bullet how much and what you eat controls everything from your waistline to branching skill trees and weapon crafting,” says Nick Mann, Game Designer at Mega Cat Studios. “Shoot fast, eat big, and workout your abdominal muscles to satisfy your appetite for destruction.” 
 
Key Features Include

• Devour enemies to powerup Chewy/Chewella, weapons, and abilities.
• Chow down on everything – enemies, walls, even bullets.
• Play solo or with a friend in local co-op.
• Four character classes (Carnivore, Herbivore, Omnivore, and Robovore – which means eating metal) that have their own unique abilities and perks.
• Gorge on 50 levels.
• Character customizations with a deep, branching skill tree.
• Loot powerful weapons with fun modifiers such as Spicy Critter Cannons.
• Craft exotic new weapons by wolfing down special types of characters and enemies.
• Eat enemies to energize skills and special attacks.
• Use a highly advanced shield for protection from oncoming fire or knock enemies away.
• Earn action hero bandanas by fully completing each world.
• Chew carefully – every enemy has its own nutritional information, and a body type will change based on the types of enemies consumed.
• Transform into the powerful Zombro form and smash enemies into bite-sized bits.

About Graffiti Games

Graffiti Games is an independent video game publisher comprised of industry veterans that understand what it takes to launch a successful indie game. Graffiti views game publishing as a collaborative effort between its team and developers and strives to ensure everyone benefits from a game’s success. To find out more about Graffiti and its titles please visit www.graffitigames.com.

About Mega Cat Studios

Mega Cat Studios is an independent video game studio. Whether collaborating with a client or developing their own IP, Mega Cat seeks to create meaningful experiences through games and services. In a world of cloud storage, download codes and virtual licenses, Mega Cat is excited and proud to create exclusive artisan collectibles that complement the effort that goes into indie and authentic retro development. From retro cartridges to PC & current generation consoles, we want to make games that are accessible and enjoyable for every gamer.

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Turtle Beach’s Stealth 600 Gen 2 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 Will be Available at Participating Retailers Sunday, August 16, 2020

San Diego, CA – August 13, 2020 – This morning, leading gaming headset and audio accessory brand Turtle Beach (NASDAQ: HEAR) unveiled the Stealth 700 Gen 2 and Stealth 600 Gen 2 – the next generation of its best-selling¹ wireless gaming headsets designed for Xbox One and Xbox Series X, and for PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5. Successors to the brand’s highly acclaimed Stealth 700 and Stealth 600 headsets, the Gen 2 versions take the best-selling products to a new level with their refined, premium build and sleeker look, powerful game sound, clear chat through a larger flip-to-mute mic that seamlessly integrates into the earcup, and all day comfort – all for the same attractive MSRPs of $149.95 and $99.95, respectively. Turtle Beach’s new Stealth 600 Gen 2 wireless gaming headset for PS4™ and PS5™ will be available at participating retailers and from www.turtlebeach.com starting this weekend. The full release schedule is below:

Stealth 600 Gen 2 – Available in black and white versions for PS4 and PS5² and will be released on Aug. 16, 2020

Stealth 600 Gen 2 – Available in black and white versions for Xbox One and Xbox Series X will follow on Sept. 20, 2020

Stealth 700 Gen 2 – Available in black for Xbox One and Xbox Series X. Also available in black for PS4 and PS5, and both will release on Sept. 20, 2020

“With our Stealth 700 and 600 Gen 2wireless gaming headsets, we’ve delivered a stunning level of high-quality audio, comfort, and features that take these already best-selling products to an even higher level,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach. “We fully expect the Gen 2s to continue as top-performing products in the market, as the Stealth 700 Gen 2 provides the ultimate premium wireless gaming audio experience for $149.95, and the Stealth 600 Gen 2looks and sounds amazing and delivers everything gamers could ask for at $99.95.”

“2020 continues to be a historic year for the gaming industry and the excitement continues as we head into the fall with a variety of AAA game launches and next generation consoles right around the corner, which we believe will also lead to further success for our Stealth 700 and 600 series headsets.”

Stealth 700 and 600 Gen 2s were created to continue the legacy of the two best-selling products in their price tiers³, since launching in 2017. The Gen 2 versions once again deliver the perfect combination of advanced and seamless wireless connectivity, precision game audio, ultra-clear chat, unrivaled comfort and build quality, innovative and impressive features, and an accessible price.

Stealth 700 Gen 2

The all-new Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 features a host of updates including upgraded performance, comfort and styling. Game audio on the Stealth 700 Gen 2 has been tuned and refined to deliver even more detailed and precise sound, giving gamers an even better chance to hear everything and defeat everyone. A larger, high-sensitivity flip-to-mute mic enhances chat clarity and seamlessly conceals into the earcup when muted. New Aerofit™ cooling gel-infused memory foam ear cushions surround upgraded 50mm Nanoclear™ speakers, and a re-designed metal-reinforced headband provides long-lasting durability and comfort. Battery life has been upgraded significantly with a 20-hour lifespan. Gamers can also use Bluetooth® connectivity to connect to the all-new Turtle Beach Audio Hub app to easily customize their audio and program the headset’s remappable dial and button, as well as simultaneously listen to music or take mobile calls while gaming. Xbox fans can once again take advantage of Xbox Wireless technology which automatically connects the headset directly to the console, while wireless game and chat on PS4 and PS5 is handled through the included USB transmitter.

Stealth 600 Gen 2

Upgrades to the Stealth 600 Gen 2 also include meticulously refined audio so gamers have an even better chance to hear everything and defeat everyone, as well as a larger high-sensitivity flip-to-mute mic that delivers improved chat clarity and now seamlessly integrates into the headset when muted. The Stealth 600 Gen 2’s headband and hinge design have been reinforced for added long-term durability, and soft, glasses friendly ear cushions provide plush comfort while refined 50mm speakers produce high-quality, immersive game sound. A user-friendly audio preset button on the headset allows for easy access to customize audio, and gamers can still count on Turtle Beach’s exclusive Superhuman Hearing® for an audio advantage on the battlefield. Finally, connectivity on Xbox is still easy as ever, using Xbox Wireless technology so gamers can connect to their Xbox with the push of a button, while wireless game and chat on PS4 and PS5 is handled through the included USB transmitter.

For more information on the Turtle Beach’s all new Stealth 700 Gen 2 and Stealth 600 Gen 2 wireless gaming headsets for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PS4, and PS5, as well as the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Turtle Beach Corporation

Turtle Beach Corporation (corp.turtlebeach.com) is one of the world’s leading gaming audio and accessory providers. The Turtle Beach brand (www.turtlebeach.com) is known for pioneering first-to-market features and patented innovations in high-quality, comfort-driven headsets for all levels of gamer, making it a fan-favorite brand and the market leader in console gaming audio for the last decade. Turtle Beach’s ROCCAT brand (www.roccat.org) combines detail-loving German innovation with a genuine passion for designing the best PC gaming products. Under the ROCCAT brand, Turtle Beach creates award-winning keyboards, mice, headsets, mousepads, and other PC accessories. Turtle Beach’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.

Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking information and statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Except for historical information contained in this release, statements in this release may constitute forward-looking statements regarding assumptions, projections, expectations, targets, intentions or beliefs about future events. Statements containing the words “may”, “could”, “would”, “should”, “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “estimate”, “target”, “project”, “intend” and similar expressions constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current belief, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management.

While the Company believes that its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurances that its goals and strategy will be realized. Numerous factors, including risks and uncertainties, may affect actual results and may cause results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by the Company or on its behalf. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, risks related to the Company’s liquidity, the substantial uncertainties inherent in the acceptance of existing and future products, the difficulty of commercializing and protecting new technology, the impact of competitive products and pricing, general business and economic conditions, risks associated with the expansion of our business including the implementation of any businesses we acquire, our indebtedness, the outcome of our HyperSound strategic review process and other factors discussed in our public filings, including the risk factors included in the Company’s most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and the Company’s other periodic reports. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company is under no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement after the date of this release whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

¹Source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service/Video Games/Dollars/US and Canada/CY 2018, CY 2019, & Jan – June 2020

²Sony has indicated that PS4™ headsets will work with PS5™. Turtle Beach anticipates the Company’s Stealth 700 Gen 2 and Stealth 600 Gen 2 wireless gaming headsets will be compatible with the upcoming system and will confirm once testing is complete.

³Source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service/Video Games/Dollars/US and Canada/CY 2018, CY 2019, & Jan – June 2020 ###

Fulfil your destiny with time-bending power in an epic adventure to save the world 

Jakarta, Indonesia – August 13th, 2020 – Nomina Games today announced that its time-bending retro inspired RPG The Revenant Prince is now available on Steam for PC. 

The Revenant Prince casts players as Troy, a prince who awakens after a near death experience with the ability to control time. Guided by a mysterious voice that may or may not have his best interests at heart, Troy embarks on an epic quest to fulfil his uncertain destiny.

As Troy undertakes his sprawling adventure he will be met with difficult decisions which will have lasting consequences with the colourful range of characters he meets along the way. How you treat people and what actions you take on this quest will dictate how the story plays out. The Revenant Prince is an adventure RPG where outcomes from the choices you make are irreversible and everlasting. Will you choose to destroy your enemies in combat or de-escalate feuds into friendships with silver tongued negotiations from talking to combatants instead?. The choice to conquer or conciliate is in your hands.

“The Revenant Prince is designed to give players control over the way the narrative plays out, but not without consequence, there’s an epic adventure here with combat, magic, colourful characters and monsters, all inspired by the 90’s RPG’s and JRPG’s we’ve come to love, but there’s also a heavy dose of responsibility in the choices you make as a player too” Said Nomina Games founder and director Darrel Wijaya

With its pixelated aesthetic and heartfelt narrative, The Revenant Prince takes players on a journey of discovery where the ability to control time and the consequences of your decisions in combat will decide the pathway of your destiny.

A 15% launch discount on The Revenant Prince runs until the 17th August.

Features

• Single-player gameplay with potentially irreversible consequences.
• Time-based battles with an arsenal of weapons and magic!
• Interactions with a menagerie of enemies with a variety of interesting outcomes.
• The ability to play god (literally) and toy with the lives of many!
• A simple blend of pixelated and painterly art styles.

Visit the The Revenant Prince website:
https://www.dreadmachine.com
Wishlist on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/432210/The_Revenant_Prince/

About Nomina Games Based in Jakarta, Indonesia, Nomina Games was created with the belief that games today are more than simply fun toys: they’re an expression of creativity, the driving force behind all art. Nomina Games wishes to inspire this creativity in others by providing thoughtful, evocative experiences. Its first game is the RPG The Revenant Prince, coming to PC in Fall 2020.

Guild Esports appoints MediaCom S&E to support global partnerships strategy

London, 13 August 2020: Guild Esports (Guild), the global esports business headquartered in London, today announces the appointment of MediaCom Sport & Entertainment (MediaCom S&E) as the Company’s first consultancy delivering Guild’s commercial partnerships strategy.

Guild’s appointment of the esports division of MediaCom, one of the world’s leading media agencies, will support the Company across all aspects of its commercial proposition, development, and global go-to-market strategy for its commercial partners.  

Guild Esports, which is co-owned by David Beckham, is bridging the gap between sports and esports with an academy-powered model and a brand that celebrates and harnesses the diverse and tribal loyalty of esports enthusiasts on a global scale. The Company’s ambition is to build a culture of excellence around both its brand and digital presence and to develop a lifestyle cross-over brand suited to the fast-growing esports market. Globally esports is currently valued at US$1.1bn and is projected to grow by 42% to US$1.56bn by 2023.

Guild welcomes MediaCom S&E as an accomplished agency with a proven track record and a wealth of partnerships and esports expertise that will enhance and strengthen the appeal of Guild’s expanding business. Guild’s appointment of MediaCom S&E dovetails with the agency’s recent expansion of its gaming business following recent work with Tencent, one of the world’s largest investors into esports broadcasting and publishing, alongside Cartier, Piaget and Richemont.

Carleton Curtis, executive chairman at Guild, commented: “We are excited to be working with MediaCom to spearhead Guild’s partnerships strategy. Their wealth of experience within the tech sector and their understanding of our core channels makes them a perfect fit in supporting the growth and establishment of Guild as one of the leading players within esports.”

Michelle Tierney, Director of Commercial Partnerships at Guild, said: “We are at a pivotal moment with Guild poised for accelerated growth. This is an exciting time to welcome MediaCom S&E who can build on the momentum of our launch, foster partnerships and bring Guild to new audiences across the globe.”

Misha Sher, global VP of MediaCom S&E, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Guild at the beginning of their exciting journey. The popularity and appeal of esports as a cultural phenomenon continues to grow and Guild are perfectly positioned to capitalize on the momentum. Operating at the intersection of media, technology and culture, we know what’s required to attract commercial partners in a new, digitally led world. We thank Guild for their trust and look forward to helping them build one of the industry’s leading organisations.”

Guild’s inaugural teams for EA FIFA Esports and Rocket League debuted earlier this year and the Company will continue to scale into various esports disciplines over the course of the 2020/21 season. Guild’s professional athletes can also expect to compete in the popular title Fortnite. 

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Sign up for updates on: www.guildesports.com

Guild Esports

Guild Esports is an academy-powered, fan-focused global esports business that is headquartered in London. Guild aims to become the ultimate fan destination for unmissable entertainment in competitive gaming that is delivered alongside a unique lifestyle brand authentic to the esports community. Guild uses best practice from elite sports teams and professional coaching to put the health, well-being and interests of its teams, athletes and fans at the heart of what it does. Guild is led by an experienced management team of esports veterans and is co-owned by David Beckham, together they are focused on building the best in class esports teams.

MediaCom Sport & Entertainment

MediaCom Sport & Entertainment are a specialist sponsorship & marketing agency powered by MediaCom, the world’s leading communications agency, part of the WPP & GroupM global integrated network. We use the power of partnerships to positively transform our clients’ businesses, placing them at the heart of culture to drive relevance and a growth advantage to their business and brand ambitions.

Brawl Your Own Way in a Variety of WWE® 2K Battlegrounds Game Modes

Wage war in many of your favourite match types with fun, new twists on WWE action

WWE® 2K Battlegrounds, the arcade-style WWE brawler available on September 18 and now available for pre-order in digital formats and at participating retailers, is bringing you a ton of wild game modes so you can brawl without limits!

Game modes include:

• Campaign Mode: Throw down in this single-player story mode told through a comic art style as you add to your stable of WWE Superstars to overcome the next challenge. Team up with Paul Heyman and Stone Cold Steve Austin as you travel the globe in search of new Superstars for an all-new WWE brand. Play as one of the seven newly created Superstars, such as Bolo Reynolds and Jessica Johnson, as you travel across several regions battling WWE Superstars, achieving campaign goals and unlocking various WWE Superstars, power-ups and items; 

• Exhibition Mode: Brawl with your friends or family, with up to four-player action online or on the couch in your favorite match types, including: 
  • One-on-One;
  • Tag Team;
  • Triple Threat;
  • Fatal Four Way;
  • Steel Cage Match;
  • Royal Rumble;

• King of The Battleground Mode: Battle to become the Last Man (or Woman) Standing as you and up to seven other online players burn it down and try to toss one another out of the ring! The longer you stay in the arena, the higher your score climbs. The second you send someone flying, another Superstar waiting outside the ring enters the fray;

• Online Tournament Mode: Take the action online for rewards in a variety of time-limited tournaments featuring a wide range of win conditions. Keep an eye out… you never know when a new Battlegrounds tournament might be kicking off;

• Battleground Challenge Mode: Brawl from the bottom all the way to the top! Create your own WWE Superstar and overcome all the odds stacked against you.

For more information on WWE 2K Battlegrounds and 2K, visit WWE.2K.com/Battlegrounds, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #WWE2KBattlegrounds or subscribe on YouTube.

WWE 2K Battlegrounds is developed by Saber Interactive for 2K. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

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Demons Ate My Neighbors!’ Co-Op Camp Horror Haunts PC, Nintendo Switch in Q3 2021

CALIFORNIA — 12 August —  Demons Ate My Neighbors!, the retro-inspired twin-stick roguelite shooter developed by Tuned-Out Games and incubated with the support of Greg Johnson of HumaNature Studios (Toejam and Earl: Back in the Groove!), brings nostalgic cult arcade horror to PC and Nintendo Switch™ in Q3 2021.

1991 — it seems like any other sweltering July in the sleepy suburbs of Fairweather Valley…until a cursed VHS unleashes untold horrors upon the neighborhood, turns the residents evil, and generally makes April & Joey’s summer a total bummer. Our heroes must exorcise their neighbors from hell, fight their way back to the haunted High School and rewind their summer to save the world!

Two heads are better than dead. Team up in local co-op, then pump, refill, and spill ‘em all with Splasha squirt guns, loaded with an infinite supply of holy water. Pump past the limit with Overpump and unleash holy hydro hell. Swap & pop Nozzles to drench demons with different shots, effects, and Overblasts – then upgrade the Splasha’s stats with Nitro Splashtanks found throughout the ‘burbs of Fairweather.

Getting lost finding possessed citizens in procedurally-generated levels? Not with the radical Radar Radio called the RadWatch. Level it up by slaying monsters to boost its range and ability to find survivors. Depending on your choices, some citizens will Tune-Out! – and transform to climactic combat challenges where one of three choices must be made: DAMN, DELIVER, or DIE. Be kind and rewind by draining their recharging stamina with a Holy Hi-Fi arsenal to DELIVER them from evil, or blast through with Lethal Lo-Fi weaponry to let them stay DAMNED.

Don’t worry about death – with infinite timelines, another April & Joey are ready to DAMN! or DELIVER all over again. This time, smash through and loot the ‘hood. Knock over mailboxes, trashcans, and more to find household weapons that exploit monster weaknesses. Freeze Zombos, zap Zaplings and vaporize Vampunks with Garlic Pizza. Collect VHS tokens from Boss Demons to unlock new permanent meta upgrades in the hideout.

Evoking moody ‘80s / ‘90s teen-horror with Saturday morning cartoons and a manic, humorous tone, Demons Ate My Neighbors! Honors ‘90s co-op classicsas only an unofficial SPIRITual sequel could. 16-bit characters feel right at home in this ever-changing top-down 3D world of nightmare nostalgia featuring a funky, thrilling dynamic soundtrack by Sonic Mania veteran Tee Lopes, Varien, Nice Legs, and Papoose & Remy Ma!

Demons Ate My Neighbors!’ Kickstarter opens on Tuesday, September 1. Tuned-Out Games hopes to raise $175,000 to add more levels, monsters, and other terrors. Stretch goals include Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 ports, online co-op, new characters, new weapons, and even secret funky alien bosses that might rhyme with GlowJam & Pearl. Pledges for a digital copy of the game start at $15 and go all the way up to $7,500 for anyone who wants to help design a boss.

“Demons Ate My Neighbors! brings back a fun, thrilling vibe that we miss from ’80s & ‘90s camp horror,” said Kian Matthew Naderi, Game Director at Tuned-Out Games. “We want to take a fresh, surprising spin on a classic co-op formula by adding random levels, meta-progression, a succinct story, inspired new characters, monsters and innovative gameplay on top of a funky, campy nostalgic aesthetic. If you’re sick of Demons Eating YOUR Neighbors – Join the @Watch on Twitter. Get pumped!”

Demons Ate My Neighbors!, launches in Fall 2021 on Nintendo Switch and PC in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Japanese. To learn more, please visit Demons Ate My Neighbors!’ official website, join the Discord, follow the game on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitch, and wishlist it on Steam.

About Tuned-Out Games

The dudes and dudettes at Tuned-Out Games want one thing: to create punchy, original games that put the fun in funky. With game industry experience spanning titles like 2064: Read Only Memories, ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!, Sonic Mania, and companies like Razer and Red Bull Gaming, Tuned-Out has the chops to accomplish exactly that.

For more information about Tuned-Out Games, visit its official website.