Use your Energy Hook to swing, slash, and hack your way through a decrepit urban sprawl

Beijing China – August 7th, 2020 – Global publisher Lightning Games in collaboration with Independent developer Blingame are proud to reveal that their post-apocalyptic retro metroidvania HAAK is coming to Steam Early Access in Q3 2020. Scour the rain-soaked dystopian future as you uncover the truth behind the mysterious organization pulling the city’s strings.

Set within the ruins of a decayed urban sprawl, you awaken with a multifunctional Energy Hook that allows you to swing from grappling points, hack enemy tech, and ward off both organic and cybernetic threats as you probe the wasteland. Controls are tight and responsive, offering snappy, tactical combat as you upgrade your arsenal to deal with the increasingly dangerous monstrosities that roam this ramshackle grotto.

As you explore this ruinous landscape you’ll encounter all manner of colorful characters, offering side quests and secrets. Only the most determined sleuths will uncover the full story of the ominous organization behind the veil. Do you have what it takes to rewrite the future?

HAAK’s Early Access release will contain the game’s first three chapters, full of unique bosses, optional challenges, and immersive storytelling sequences. The full game will contain all chapters, more upgrades, and deeper gameplay options. This Early Access release will be used to gather feedback from the community, ensuring that when the full game launches in 2021 it will be in optimal condition. Those who buy HAAK in Early Access will receive it at a discounted price.

“We’re really excited for people to be able to play the Early Access build of HAAK,” said Derek Huang, CEO of Bligame. “We’re really proud of all we’ve achieved with it, but since it’s such a deep game with so much content, we want to be sure that it’s properly balanced and bug-free before we release the final build. For that reason, we’re relying on the community for feedback. We think HAAK is a really special game, brimming with moody atmosphere and deep systems, and we’re determined to make it as polished as possible thanks to players like you.”

Visit the HAAK website: http://haakgame.com/
Wishlist HAAK on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1352930/HAAK/

About Lightning Games
Lightning Games is a video game publisher dedicated to delivering quality PC/Console games to players around the world. Lightning Games recently released titles include Overdungeon, The Enchanted Cave 2, Hardcore Mecha, ANNO: Mutationem and HAAK,

About Bligame
Blingame is a Chinese developer and publisher that has released acclaimed titles such as Yummy Adventure and I’m Not Tasty at all. It’s currently working on the post-apocalyptic metroidvania adventure HAAK, coming to PC in 2021.

New Comanche Update adds Single-Player Mission, 3rd-Person Mode and Overhauled Controls

Sydney, Australia, August 7^th,  2020 – We are doing the Early Access to learn, what the players want” explains Fabian Baumgarten, Producer at development studio NUKKLEAR, “and it became quite clear, that we wanted to totally overhaul our controls, add more single-player content and quality of life features.”

Therefore, Update 3 will add the new single-player mission “Bank Job” to the campaign, where the player leads an assault of ground forces with his Comanche attack helicopter. Together with a whole IJTF Strike Force, the Comanche will witness a full offensive against the Kude Core’s last stronghold in the middle of the desert.

Next to loads of new content like the continuation of the single-player campaign, developer NUKKLEAR took the time to take a deep look into the helicopter controls. Players can now choose between “Arcade” and “Simulation” controls, which play drastically different from another and will satisfy casual and experienced players alike.

Speaking of controls: For this update, NUKKLEAR and Thrustmaster teamed up to support the most important Thrustmaster HOTAS devices natively.
Additionally, the frequently requested 3rd-person mode has been added to the game.

You can find all changes in the patch notes:
https://media.thqnordic.com/Comanche/Changelog/Comanche_Patchnotes_EA_Update_3.pdf

About Comanche
Expect epic crashes, neck-to-neck fights over the finish line and brand-new ways for metal to bend – These are the once-in-a-lifetime moments that can only be achieved in Wreckfest, with its true-to-life physics simulation crafted by legendary developer Bugbear, who also brought you FlatOut 1, 2 and Ultimate Carnage. Burn rubber and shred metal in the ultimate driving playground!

Features

• The community wanted it, we listened: Singleplayer is here and will be expanded on a regular basis.
• Two in one: Control the classic Comanche itself or the technically advanced versions of this legendary helicopter in heated dogfights, and step into its accompanying drone for close-quarter combat.
• Infiltration: This mode combines helicopter combat and drone, your objective is to either defend or infiltrate a base where the attackers have to place an EMP, which the defenders will have to disarm.
• Blackbox: Team Deathmatch with kill confirmation – when you shoot an enemy, collect his black box with your drone. Fast-paced multiplayer action. Coordinate with your team and find the fastest way to achieve the most takedowns.
• Countless strategic opportunities: Pick one of many Comanche/Drone combinations armed with varied weapons and unique gadgets that compliments your playing style.
• Shape the game: pick up Comanche in Early Access and participate in the development with your feedback and input!
• Constant content updates: To expand, modify and improve the game. THQ Nordic and Nukklear will continuously provide new exciting content for Comanche.

Notes for Editors:

About NUKKLEAR
NUKKLEAR is an independent game development studio based in Hannover (HQ) and Berlin, Germany. The core team members started working together, all the way back in 1999, and since then established themselves as an expert powerhouse in gaming and digital content development. NUKKLEAR is known for its expertise in creating networked and connected gaming experiences and has developed multiple MMORPG and online games. But NUKKLEAR are also gamers! From the first office frag fests in the legendary Doom™ to fierce competitions in the beloved Tekken™, the team has been immersed since the very first day of their professional existence – to keep in touch with the market and to keep up to date with the latest in tech by continually evolving.

NUKKLEAR Website

Gear.Club Unlimited 2 – Tracks Edition unveils itself with new screenshots!

The game will be released on August 27^th in Australia.

Sydney, 7^th August 2020 – Microids and Eden Games unveils some brand new screenshots for their next racing installment Gear.Club Unlimited 2 – Tracks Edition, available on August 27^th in Australia, on Nintendo Switch.

Discover the beautiful Ford GT40 MK1 Gulf and the impressive Porsche 919 Hybrid battling for pole position! Lay your eyes on the firsts shots of the legendary circuit of Le Mans, especially the pit stop area where some exciting action will take place in this version of the game.

Racing fans stay tuned as other screens will drop on social media until the game’s release!

Ready to burn some rubber?

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Thanks to the partnership with the ACO (Automobile Club de l’Ouest), Gear.Club Unlimited 2 – Tracks Edition will feature the renowned track from the mythical 24 hours of Le Mans event.

The game will support subtitles in English, French, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, German, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese and traditional Chinese.

About Gear.Club Unlimited 2 – Tracks Edition :

Gear.Club Unlimited – Tracks Edition will include all the content available in Gear.Club Unlimited 2 and will focus on a racing experience closer to a real motorsport competition: pit stops, tires and fuel management, race strategy…

Only the very best drivers will have what is takes to finish first and unlock the legendary Ford GT40 MK I, winner of the 1968 and 1969 editions of Le Mans. No less than 4 other racing cars are also joining Gear.Club Unlimited’s roster: Nissan GT-R LM Nismo, Porsche 919 Hybrid, Mercedes AMG GT3 and Bentley Continental GT3-R. Also note that 13 of the cars already present in GCU2 will get their “motorsport” version in this new edition.

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Gear.Club Unlimited 2 – Tracks Edition Content:

• All previously released Gear.Club Unlimited 2 content including the following DLCs: Packs Arrows, Checker, Hazard and Wings
• The DLCs Gear.Club Classics and Ace of the Road
• A brand new campaign
• 5 new tracks, including the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit
• 5 new cars built for motorsport and 13 cars prepared for the  «Endurance Championship» campaign
• A new time attack mode. Challenge the fastest racers in the world and get your name on the leader board! Every combination track/car will have its very own leader board.

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Find Microids on Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Or at: http://www.microids.com/

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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.

About Eden Games

Eden Games was founded in Lyon, France, in 1998, to develop one of the most successful game franchises on PlayStation systems: V-Rally. In 2000, the studio expanded its racing expertise with the development of Need For Speed: Porsche for EA. Eden Games experimented in other genres before returning to its roots with Test Drive Unlimited, the first massive open world racing game franchise. Eden Games today is an independent game studio managed by two of its original co-founders, David Nadal and Jean-Yves Geffroy. The studio is composed of both experienced veterans and highly talented young developers, all driven by the same passion for cars, high-end design and technology.

About The Automobile Club de l’Ouest (A.C.O.)

The Automobile Club de l’Ouest (A.C.O.), Association law of 1901, registered under SIREN number 775 652 316, whose head office is located at Circuit des 24 Heures, CS21918, 72019 LE MANS CEDEX 2 ACO is the creator and organizer of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race and is notably the owner of the trademarks  “24 Heures du Mans”, “24H Le Mans” and “Le Mans”.

See Why Everything is Game in the New NBA 2K21 Gameplay Trailer

First look at NBA 2K21 Running on Current-Gen Platforms

Lights turned off. Arenas went quiet. But the game never stopped. 2K has debuted a brand-new, lights-out gameplay trailer for NBA 2K21 on current-gen consoles, featuring clips of many of the league’s brightest stars executing buzzer beaters, high-flying dunks, blocks and more.

With extensive improvements across the board and deep, varied game modes, NBA 2K21 offers one-of-a-kind immersion into all facets of NBA basketball and culture – where Everything is Game.

The September 4 launch for NBA 2K21 on current-gen is fast approaching and today’s trailer is just the first of many gameplay-related announcements that will be rolling out through the upcoming weeks. Expect to see new information on gameplay, MyTEAM, MyCAREER and more in the coming weeks.

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

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

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Today’s State of Play gave an update on a wide range of PS4, PS5, and PS VR games, kicking off with Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time and ending with an extended look at PS5 melee epic Godfall.

Check out the list of announcements below, where you can watch trailers and learn more from the game’s developers. Or, if you missed it, you can watch the full State of Play episode here. 

State of Play August 2020: All of the announcements

• How Godfall brings intense melee combat to life on PS5
• Temtem, a new take on the creature-collection genre, comes to PS5 in 2021
• Hood: Outlaws & Legends reimagines the Robin Hood legend on PS5
• All signs point to The Pedestrian in January 2021
• Auto Chess launches on PlayStation 4 October 2020
• Control’s AWE expansion shines light into new mysteries on Aug 27
• Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR series comes to PS VR
• Indulge in a look at tasty Bugsnax gameplay
• The cyberpunk world of Anno: Mutationem comes to PS4
• Aeon Must Die ignites the galaxy on PlayStation 4
• Genshin Impact hits PS4 this fall
• Announcing Braid, Anniversary Edition for PS4 and PS5
• Hitman 3 adds PS VR support for launch in January 2021
• New N. Verted Mode, playable characters, and more revealed for Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time

For more information on this morning’s State of Play and all of the announcements, head to the PlayStation Blog. 

For the latest PlayStation news, follow on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. 

Mobile players are now able to cross-play with all other platforms

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — August 7, 2020 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Brawlhalla, the epic free-to-play platform fighting game, launched on the App Store for iPhone and Google Play for Android devices with cross-play support for more than 40 million players on the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, and Windows PC. Every player who logs-in during the first two weeks of the launch on all platforms will get a free skin.

From launch, Brawlhalla will allow mobile players to fully customize their touch screen control schemes and use controllers, letting them achieve precise combos in real-time combat.

Choosing from 50 unique Legends and counting, like the newest Legend Jaeyun, players can jump into online and offline modes, including over 10 game modes for up to 8 players. In addition to these Legends, players can also play as Epic Crossovers, including Finn and Jake from Cartoon Network’s ‘Adventure Time’, and aliens such as Diamondhead, Four Arms and Heatblast from Cartoon Network’s ‘Ben 10’.

For more information on Brawlhalla, please visit www.brawlhalla.com.

For the latest news on Brawlhalla and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

About Blue Mammoth

Founded in 2009 and acquired by Ubisoft in 2018, Blue Mammoth Games is a development studio based in Atlanta, Georgia. The experienced team specializes in online multiplayer games with large player bases.

Blue Mammoth develops Brawlhalla, a Free-To-Play fighting game on Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Windows PC, PlayStation^® 4 system, iOS, and Android devices. Brawlhalla has over 40 million players and is currently the most played fighting game on Steam.

About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch_Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six and The Division. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2019-20 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,534 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2020 Blue Mammoth Games. All Rights Reserved. Brawlhalla is a registered or unregistered trademark of Blue Mammoth Games in the US and/or other countries. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. Blue Mammoth Games is a Ubisoft Entertainment company.

About Cartoon Network

Cartoon Network is a division of WarnerMedia and the #1 global animated series network, offering the best in original content for kids and families with such hits as “Ben 10,” “Craig of the Creek,” “Steven Universe,” “The Amazing World of Gumball,” “The Powerpuff Girls,” and “We Bare Bears.” Seen in 187 countries, over 450 million homes and in 33 languages, Cartoon Network inspires the next generation of creators and innovators by engaging its audience at the intersection of creativity and technology. Its award-winning pro-social initiatives, “Stop Bullying: Speak Up” and CN Buddy Network are acknowledged and often used resources for kids and adults looking for tools that can assist in dealing with the ongoing issue of bullying.
 WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: HBO, HBO Now, HBO Max, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others. Warner Media is part of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T).

Apex Legends Season 6 Boosted – Details Revealed

Today, Respawn Entertainment released the first details for Apex Legends Season 6 – Boosted — set to launch on August 19 — along with a trailer spotlighting new Legend Rampart. A 21-year-old British-Indian and private business owner, Rampart gets by in the dangerous wild west world of the Outlands with a heavy-mounted turret and backpack full of scrap metal.

Get a first look at Rampart and her arsenal in the latest trailer on YouTube here

In Season 6 – Boosted, players can collect materials around the Apex Legends map and build something better if they don’t like their existing gear. Players can also look forward to a new energy SMG (the Volt), a Battle Pass with over 100 new items, including Legendary Skins and holo-sprays, as well the start of Ranked Series 5.

For more details and images of what’s coming in Season 6 – Boosted on August 18, check out Respawn’s latest blog here.

Also be sure to follow Apex Legends on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube or visit www.playapex.com for the latest updates. 

Join a Headstrong Hero for a Roll through a Gorgeous but Troubled Paradise

Indie publisher Modus Games and developer Finish Line Games today released Skully, a reanimated skull’s delightful platforming adventure across a magical island, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

Skully’s accompanying launch trailer is packed with gameplay which perfectly demonstrates our cranium-sized star’s agility and knack for wielding clay-boosted powers. Pools of magical clay can be found while hopping through this colourful land, lending strength in battles and opening new routes through Skully’s beautiful world.

Get a sense of what Skully can do by watching the full launch trailer here: 

About Modus Games

Modus Games is one of the fastest-growing video game publishers in the world. The label prides itself on providing AAA publishing services to talented independent developers across the globe. Modus Studios Brazil is a full-service development studio supporting creators of inspired interactive entertainment. For more information, visit www.modusgames.com.

About Turn Left Distribution

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

Bombastic prequel will launch on Steam and Google Stadia

Croteam and Devolver Digital recently announced that the high-powered prequel Serious Sam 4 will unleash both barrels of chaos on Steam and Google Stadia in August 2020, but we meant to say September 24th. Serious Sam fans can circle-strafe over to serioussam.com and pre-order now!

Humanity is under siege as the full force of Mental’s hordes spreads across the world, ravaging what remains of a broken and beaten civilization. The last remaining resistance to the invasion is the Earth Defense Force led by Sam “Serious” Stone and his heavily-armed squad of misfit commandos.  Look out for more serious marketing initiatives between now and the 100% not-gonna-change release of Serious Sam 4 by following @Croteam and @DevolverDigital on Twitter, or visiting serioussam.com.

Sumo Newcastle and Focus Unveil Hood: Outlaws & Legends with a Dark and Bloody Reveal Trailer

Sumo Newcastle and Focus Home Interactive are pleased to announce Hood: Outlaws and Legends, a multiplayer PvPvE heist game coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in 2021. Gather your team of Outlaws and attempt to steal treasure from an oppressive government in a dark and violent, medieval world. Unveiled earlier today at PlayStation’s State of Play event, watch the game’s Reveal Trailer now for a first look at this gritty universe, including a quick gameplay sneak peek.

“It is always an exciting moment when you finally get to reveal the game you have been working on behind closed doors for so long,” said Owen O’Brien, Studio Director at Sumo Newcastle. “With Hood: Outlaws & Legends, our aim was to create a dark and brutal re-imagining of the Robin Hood legend, pitting myth and superstition against man-made power and corruption. The team here in Newcastle are all passionate gamers, and over the past 16 months we believe we have created a new and fresh twist on the PvPvE genre.”

John Bert, COO of Focus Home Interactive, says: “From the first moment, we’ve been thrilled by the unique dark universe created by Sumo Newcastle. Hood’s lore, setting and gritty re-imagining of these legendary outlaws bring something truly unique to the multiplayer heist genre. We can’t wait to show more about the game in the coming months and unveil all the exciting ingredients that make it a blast to play with your online gang.”

Blood will be spilled. Riches will be stolen. Legends will be reborn.

Faced with a merciless, unchecked state, rebels and rogues from every corner battle to claim their place among legends. To win influence with an oppressed people, rival gangs now compete in daring heists to hit the wealthy where it hurts. Folk hero or gold-hungry outlaw, only the best will escape with hard-earned riches.

Outplay opponents in intense PvPvE multiplayer heists in a violent medieval world.

Two teams of players compete to execute the perfect heist, in environments patrolled by deadly AI guards. Utilise the unique skills and mystical abilities of each character, moving in stealth to steal treasures unseen or dominating through loud and brutal combat.

We are all Outlaws… but some of us will become Legends.

Hood: Outlaws and Legends releases 2021 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. 

The game is available to wishlist on Steam today. Visit www.hood-game.com for more information and register to receive newsletters by email.