Wield Swords, Seasons, and Bravado in Ary and the Secret of Seasons September 1 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Walnut Creek, Calif. (July 23, 2020) – Indie publisher Modus Games and developer eXiin today share a new features trailer alongside the news that Ary and the Secret of Seasons, the captivating action-adventure following a young girl and her awakened ability to shift the seasons around her, will launch September 1 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

Today’s announcement joins Ary via a new trailer as she dashes, climbs, and dives through the gorgeous world of Valdi, a lush but troubled land that’s lost its once perfect balance of eternally consistent climates. Players will use the powers of the seasons throughout their grand adventure to alter their surroundings; throwing the winter sphere, for example, will create icy stalagmites to reach new areas. Using spring’s sphere can cause vines to grow in order to traverse up once-insurmountable cliffs, and refreshing summer pools allow Ary to swim across yawning chasms. Get a glimpse of Ary’s incredible potential by viewing the video here.

Ary and the Secret of Seasons finds Ary faced with a monumental challenge as she strives to aid Valdi’s Guardians of Seasons, setting out on a journey no other inhabitant of Valdi can complete. Her compelling story of defying expectations will lead her through a strikingly beautiful world as she grapples with puzzles, meets curious people, and leverages her powerful abilities for an upper hand in fluid, satisfying combat.

For the latest on Ary and the Secret of Seasons, check out https://ary-game.com/. To stay current on all of Modus Games’ exciting upcoming releases, check out https://modusgames.com/, join the Discord channel (modus.games/discord), and follow @Modus_Games on Twitter and Facebook.

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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 eXiin and Fishing Cactus

eXiin is a fast-growing indie game company based in Brussels, Belgium. Since June 2016, eXiin is developing their new IP called Ary; the first game is “The Secret of Seasons.” To increase the scope of Ary and the Secret of Seasons, eXiin joined forces with one of the most experienced Belgian based game developer: Fishing Cactus.

Fishing Cactus has been developing games for almost a decade and share with eXiin a certain taste for innovation. Fishing Cactus counts over 50 released titles and a crew of 22 developers. Fishing Cactus is behind the successful atypical typing RPG Epistory: Typing Chronicles and handcrafts smart games with soul.

For more information on eXiin, visit www.exiin.com. For more information on Fishing Cactus, visit www.fishingcactus.com.

Featuring the #1 EDM Artist of All Time, as First in a Series of Immersive Rhythm-Based Audio and Visual Games for Mobile Devices.

Atari, Developer Hello There Games, and the Tim Bergling Foundation Collaborate on Interactive Game and Music Platform for iPhone, iPad and Android devices, Featuring Late EDM Star Avicii

NEW YORK, NY (July 23, 2020) – Atari® — one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers — and developer Hello There Games are thrilled to announce the publisher’s first rhythm-action game and interactive music platform, Beat Legend: AVICII™, inspired by the fantastical musical experiences of the late producer, performer and songwriter Tim “Avicii” Bergling. Soar through vocal melodies, sweep each fade, and attack every beat in 15 of Avicii’s biggest hits in a newly designed, touch-screen optimized mobile game from the developers of the acclaimed Avicii Invector; Beat Legend: AVICII is available now on the App Store and Google Play.

Music Royalties from the game goes to Tim Bergling Foundation, in a collaboration with the estate of the late superstar DJ and featuring mega-hits like Without You, Wake Me Up, and Levels, Beat Legend: AVICII takes the very best of Avicii and brings the beats right to your fingertips. Vibrant, kinetic visuals laid over Avcii’s world-famous catalog of sensational tunes invoke the festival experience with a hefty dose of fast-paced, exhilarating gameplay. Beat Legend: AVICII brings a frenetic rhythm-action experience and an interactive take on Avicii’s music to mobile devices unlike ever before. 

To download Beat Legend: AVICII, please visit: 

• App Store: https://uberstrategist.link/BL-AVICII-iOS
• Google Play: https://uberstrategist.link/BL-AVICII-Android

ATARI statement

“Atari is thrilled to again step into new territory and expand our portfolio. And what an honor it is to do so with an artist as profoundly inspirational, talented, and beloved as Avicii,” said Tony Chien, Atari’s Vice President of Marketing. “Beat Legend: AVICII has been a labor of love that we fully expect will be embraced by fans of rhythm-based games and devoted EDM fans alike. Stay tuned for more installments in Atari’s music-based game series that will feature some of the brightest current and up-and-coming stars from diverse music genres.”  

Hello There Games statement

“With Beat Legend we have created a unique platform that combines our deep love for music and games” said Oskar Eklund, CEO at Hello There Games. “I am thrilled to join forces with Atari, the iconic brand, to launch Beat Legend on additional platforms and am confident this collaboration will give us great possibilities to introduce this gaming and music experience to new audiences all over the world.”

Additional Key Features Include:

• Relive the Classics: Journey through 15 of the biggest hits by the acclaimed, world- famous DJ and songwriter Avicii: Hey Brother, Levels, Wake Me Up, SOS, The Nights, Without You, Waiting for love, Sunset Jesus, Lonely Together, Heaven, Fades Away, Broken Arrows, Addicted to You, I Could Be the One, Gonna Love Ya, with more planned.
   
• Feel the Rhythm! Feel the Rhyme!: Use fluid and responsive touch screen controls to guide your spacecraft in tune to the beats. Stack multipliers, hit high scores, and nail a perfect rating on all tracks!
   
• A Complete Audio Visual EDM Experience: Eye-popping psychedelic visuals take players on a sensory journey reminiscent of Avicii’s incredible live performances

View the Beat Legend: AVICII launch trailer here: 

Beat Legend: AVICII is the first title in Atari’s planned series of musical-artist-focused rhythm-experience games for mobile devices that will feature a wide range of popular and up-and-coming musical artists across genres. Beat Legend: AVICII leads the way for Atari’s new interactive music series and supports the Tim Bergling Foundation by donating the game’s music royalties. The charitable organization founded by the parents of Tim Bergling (also known as Avicii), in 2019, has a mission to advocate for mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

Beat Legend: AVICII is available on the App Store and Google Play for a launch price of $2.99 USD. To learn more, please visit the official site here: atari.com/games/beatlegend. 

To stay up-to-date on all things Atari and retro-pop-culture, follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

To stay up-to-date on Beat Legend: AVICII, follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

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About ATARI

Atari is an interactive entertainment company. As an iconic brand that transcends generations and audiences, the company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®. Atari has offices in New York and Paris. Visit us online at www.atari.com.

©2020 Atari Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. Atari wordmark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.

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 organizations. A few years, awards, and many various games later, Hello There had extended their partnerships into the entertainment business. 

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 advocates for the recognition of suicide as a global health emergency and actively works to remove the stigma attached to suicide mental health issues. The foundation supports science-based organizations engaged in research and preventative actions against mental illness and suicide, particularly among young people. 

Additionally, the foundation will support aid work in areas where Tim had a passion, such as climate change, global hunger, and preservation of wildlife and endangered species.

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New Release Date Announced

Stuttgart, Germany – July 23rd 2020 – The previously announced release date for Umihara Kawase BaZooKa! from ININ  Games for both the physical and digital release – Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 –  has been officially reset to September 29^th 2020.

This delay will allow players to benefit from an improved worldwide multiplayer infrastructure, ensuring fast and stable online fights. ININ Games also took the time to add languages, to provide for a great game experience.

All editions will be localized into English, French, German and Spanish. The game will be available in Europe, America and Australia. 

About Umihara Kawase BaZooKa! 

Fast-Paced Battles with Party Appeal 

Umihara Kawase BaZooKa! is a fast-paced action game where the player’s goal is to clear the screen of enemies by performing skilful combos with their Bazooka and an extraordinary fishing rod. Screens feature moving platforms, perilous obstacles and quirky enemy sea life. Umihara Kawase BaZooKa! offers multiplayer action at its very best and competitive gamers are bestowed with fast-paced battles. 

Umihara Kawase BaZooKa! features:

• 22  iconic characters from Japanese cult games to choose from
• Challenge Mode with 40 Stages to be cleared just like back in the good old days of arcade games (1 to 4 players)
• Multiplayer Battle Modes (2 to 4 players)
• Local Offline Play and Online Modes
• Co-op and Competitive Modes (up to 4 players)
• Competitive Bazooka-Action in Battle Royale Mode (players fight until only one remains) and Star Match (Timed battle mode where players fight to take stars from each other) will offer hundreds of hours of competitive Bazooka-fun.

About ININ Games

ININ Games focuses on the digital and physical publishing of high-quality, feel-good retro and arcade games. ININ Games brings retro games to life and creates the classics of the future. They are best known for “Bubble Bobble 4 Friends”, “CrossCode”, “Darius Cozmic Collection”, Slaps and Beans” and “The Ninja Saviors – Return of the Warriors”. Numerous other milestones of classic gaming culture are in the planning and will be announced in the coming months. ININ Games is part of United Games Entertainment GmbH. For more information visit http://inin.games. 

About Success Corporation

Success Corporation was founded in 1978 and is one of Japan’s top five independent game companies with a long history. Success has developed and sold a lot of games for all platforms, including arcades, consoles, browsers and apps. Some of Success Corp.’s work was among the first projects in the gaming industry.

About Studio Saizensen Inc

Studio Saizensen Inc was established in September 1997 (Saitama Prefecture, Japan) and has mainly developed consumer games as well as card and arcade games. Studio Saizensen Inc is best known for the “Umihara Kawase” trilogy of puzzle/platformers and the “Blade Strangers” series.

The gamers’ charity SpecialEffect today launches its fifth annual One Special Day fundraiser and, in the wake of the financial impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, is joined by some of the biggest names in the gaming world in what is set to be the most important event of its kind in the charity’s history.

Over 40 key players from the mobile, PC and console gaming arenas, including SEGA, Seriously, Rare, EA DICE,  Jagex, Space Ape Games, Kwalee and Hello Games have already committed their support to the fundraising event and will either donate UK revenue on Friday 2^nd October, make company donations, stage virtual events or engage in a range of other activities to raise money.

Whilst SpecialEffect’s income throughout the lockdown has fallen sharply, demand for their assessment and support services is as high as ever. With many disabled people locked down at home with family, finding a way to play videogames is all the more important to them and they’ve turned to SpecialEffect for help. As a result, the charity’s Service Delivery Team has adapted the way they usually work and have been carrying out online assessments and support since March.

The team at SpecialEffect have worked throughout the pandemic across all areas and continue to have a huge, positive impact on the lives of disabled gamers across the world. Collaborating with hardware companies and games developers, the charity has played a significant role in the development of the Xbox Adaptive Controller and the Logitech Adaptive Switch Kit as well as helping to make games like Forza, FIFA and Sea of Thieves more accessible. And, through their hugely popular GamesAccess website, SpecialEffect continues to deliver accessibility and training resources for thousands of disabled gamers and the global games industry.

Following the huge success of their EyeMine interface, which enables severely disabled people to play Minecraft using eye movement alone, SpecialEffect will soon be launching the eagerly awaited Eye Gaze Games. This suite of free-to-play, browser-based gaze-controlled games will enable players to compete on a level playing field against anyone, anywhere in the world.

Seriously’s CEO and Co-Founder and SpecialEffect Vice President Andrew Stalbow said “It’s been a fantastic experience working with SpecialEffect for the One Special Day campaigns since 2016, and we are working hard to make this year’s fifth anniversary event the biggest and best yet. It’s been really gratifying to see the mobile community come together to support this work, and we are hoping to have a record number of developers join us this year to enable SpecialEffect to keep helping the growing number of people who need them.”

Despite the significant financial loss for this year the Founder and CEO of SpecialEffect, Mick Donegan, is positive about the future: “Like many charities, the lost income from events cancelled because of the COVID-19 outbreak is a huge setback for us. However, the need for our advice and support not only by individuals with disabilities but by the games industry as a whole is as great as ever. As a result, the support we receive from this year’s One Special Day is more important than ever before.” 

And Craig Duncan, Studio Head at Rare Ltd said “Due to their unique work, SpecialEffect hold a special place in our hearts here at RARE, and indeed across the whole of the video games industry, so we’re looking forward to once again being part of One Special Day once again this year to help Dr Mick and the team help more people who need their specialist support.”

Find out how your company can join One Special Day 2020 to support SpecialEffect by contacting Nick Streeter at [email protected] or visit http://onespecialday.org.uk/

For SpecialEffect, contact:
Nick Streeter (Fundraiser) [email protected]  01608 810055

SpecialEffect are an award-winning charity that enables people with physical disabilities to benefit from the fun and inclusion of video games. We support people of all ages through personalised assessments and equipment loans.

Discover more at http://www.specialeffect.org.uk

Who let the germs out?!

Poland – July 23rd, 2020 – Bugbomb Games’ single-celled party brawler, Gerrrms, is now available on Nintendo Switch via the eShop for £8.99 / €9.99 / $9.99. Become the germicide master as you engage in microscopic brawls of epic proportions! 

Gerrrms is a multiplayer party brawler where players take control of tiny germs as they partake in a big ole scrap for dominance within the human body. Choose from 12 quirky, germy candidates and start swinging from hooks inside a corporeal arena to move around as you engage in microbial warfare, competing in seven gutsy game modes, either in single-player or local multiplayer up to 4 players. With this two-button control scheme and straightforward gameplay mechanics, Gerrrms is the perfect game to jump into with friends regardless of their skill level. 

Stand your ground against rival germs performing sick single-celled combat manoeuvres. You’ll be over-prescribed with power-ups: dropping dirty mines, packing punches,  launching microscopic missiles, getting gooey to slow your opponents down, exploding in size pushing your rivals into surrounding hazards, making lightning-fast dashes or tactically using a pseudopod to transplant items with someone else – be it a flag or a bomb.

There are seven game modes on offer: Deathmatch – Swing your germ around and eliminate your foes by bouncing them onto spikes surrounding the arena. Swing for the win to be the last germ standing! Capture the Flag – With only one flag, four germs and countless obstacles, be sure to hold on for the win. Hot Potato – Bombs 101: don’t be holding it when the timer runs out… Makes a good gift for fellow germs though. Synapse Snatch – The goal is simple: grab the ball and bring it to your coloured corner. Like typical cell behaviour, there’ll be copies – stop the others from doing the same! Gobble – A germ’s gotta eat! Make sure you’re first to the feast when food spawns around the arena. Antibody – Avoid ‘Barney the Antibody’ at all costs. He’s big, mean and out to get you so keep him busy by encouraging your opponents to pay him a visit instead. 

Gerrrms has been highly anticipated since its second place finish at the Big Indie Pitch at White Nights Amsterdam 2020, offering an infectious experience for all as they battle to become the germicide master! 

“We’re so happy to finally bring Gerrrms to Nintendo Switch. This is the best and safest way to prescribe pain to your friends; it’s fun game modes, cute characters and frantic gameplay will be sure to keep the doctor at bay.” said Robert Kujawa, co-founder for Bugbomb Games. “Get ready for the biggest smallest battle of your life!”

In addition to its western launch, Gerrrms will be published in Japan, China and South Korea later this year.

More information on Gerrrms
Purchase from the Nintendo eShop: https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/GERRRMS-1802513.html
Visit the Bugbomb Games website: https://www.gerrrms.com/
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BugbombGames
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bugbomb.games/

About Bugbomb Games
Bugbomb Games is a game development studio from Poland, established in 2018. Since its onset, the team has been devoted to delivering the best digital entertainment to the players. With a broad experience of working for the largest publishers in mobile gaming, they decided to work on their own titles and venture into the console segment. Bugbomb’s productions have been praised for top quality and high playability, with the games being valued both by publishers and players.

This modern adventure hides a few curious twists in story and gameplay

Warsaw, Poland (July 23, 2020) — Polygon Treehouse and United Label are proud to officially launch Röki on PC today, opening the door to a beautiful game of adventure, courage, and folklore. Röki is available right now on Steam and GOG  and will release on the Nintendo Switch in the near future.

Röki is the debut game from Polygon Treehouse, headed by Tom Jones and Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou. Here’s a message from Tom and Alex about their first launch as indies:

“For our debut indie title, we wanted to depart from the ‘shooty-shooty’ games we’d made at PlayStation and make the game about family, adventure, monsters, and kindness. When we started development three years ago the world was quite a different place, and we hope the game we’ve created and its themes are now more relevant and important than ever.”

Röki sets players off on a journey through a dark contemporary fairy tale inspired by Scandinavian folklore in the shoes of the heroine Tove, a young girl touched by magic. Players will unravel the mysteries of a mystical forest and its hidden pathways, find curious items, engage with strange creatures, and journey into Tove’s memories to directly confront her past as she attempts to save her family.

Röki Features

• A 12-15 hour adventure with a modernized vision for the genre
• Beautiful handcrafted graphics
• Challenging, but not unforgiving gameplay
• Seek out clues and drag and drop items into the environment to solve inter-linked, intuitive, and memorable puzzles.
• Missing the right tool for a puzzle? Combine the unique items you’ve discovered during Tove’s journey to make new, useful items in a simple drag & drop craft system.
• Open up Tove’s journal, where she makes note of the uncharted regions uncovered, the loot collected, and unique badges earned throughout. The journal also serves as a window into the rich Scandinavian folklore Röki is influenced by.

About United Label

United Label is uniting innovative game creators from all around the globe. We strive to make any developer who joins United Label an integral part of the collective, fostering day-to-day support and growth. We want to create trustful long-term relationships with high rewarding returns. This all begins with four talented studios: Fallen Flag Studios, Lunaris Iris, Odd Bug Studios, and Polygon Treehouse. Our objective is to work with both highly experienced teams and passionate upstarts, offering them a publishing structure for success. For more information about United Label, please visit www.unitedlabelgames.com.

About Polygon Treehouse

Based in Cambridge, UK, Polygon Treehouse is a new indie studio looking to make big things in the world of narrative video games.

Co-founded by two ex-Guerrilla Games/PlayStation Art Directors, Tom Jones, and Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou, Polygon Treehouse creates adventures to feed your soul. https://www.polygon-treehouse.com/

About CI Games CI Games is a worldwide publisher, developer, and distributor of interactive entertainment. Headquartered in Warsaw, Poland with North and South American operations run from the New York office in the United States. CI Games has been in operation since 2002 and is listed on the main Warsaw Stock Exchange. CI Games portfolio includes the highly acclaimed multi-million seller Lords of the Fallen and the Sniper Ghost Warrior franchise with over 7 million copies sold worldwide. The company is currently working on a number of high-profile multiplatform games including Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, the action RPG sequel to Lords of the Fallen, and other yet unannounced titles. For more information about CI Games, please visit www.cigames.com.

It’s not because you’re in space that you shouldn’t look great

Novaquark unveil new character and character animations for their
groundbreaking sci-fi MMO ‘Dual Universe’

Montreal, Canada July 22, 2020 — Novaquark, the developer behind sci-fi MMO Dual Universe, are proud to unveil their new in-game character model, which is set to release in-game soon.

The character model is an artistic reimagining of the original design, and is one of many steps the company is taking toward updating the look and feel of the game. The goal of this redesign was not only to create something functional and realistic for interstellar travel, but as well come up with something memorable, appealing, and instantly recognizable. Also included in this update are new character animations, with the addition of emotes arriving in Beta. 

Check out the new avatar animation here:

Sci-fi fans who enjoyed the trailer can jump into Dual Universe right now for $60 USD / €60, with the Beta set to release on August 27. Check out the game’s website for more information or to purchase your pledge pack. But hurry, because these will stop being sold on the company’s website shortly before Beta launch.

See Mafia: Definitive Edition’s Official Gameplay Reveal Now

For the first time anywhere, developer Hangar 13 provides an extended look at the updated gameplay of its ground-up Mafia remake, with narration from Chief Creative Officer Haden Blackman

Building on last month’s launch of the “New Beginnings” cinematic story trailer, Hangar 13 and 2K has published the first extended look at Mafia: Definitive Edition’s newly overhauled gameplay. Narrated by Hangar 13 President and Chief Creative Officer Haden Blackman, the Official Gameplay Reveal asset provides a detailed overview of the core gameplay, as well as a deep dive into the one of the game’s most iconic missions, “A Trip to the Country.”

Mafia: Definitive Edition – a comprehensive, built-from-the-ground-up remake of the original Mafia – launches September 25. The remake features an updated script filled with rich new dialogue, expanded backstories, and additional cutscenes. Players will also find all-new gameplay sequences and features, best-in-class cinematics, and other enhancements. It’s the Mafia players remember, only much more.

Mafia: Definitive Edition is part of theMafia: Trilogy, which includes:

• Mafia: Definitive Edition – The built-from-the-ground-up remake of the beloved classic;
• Mafia II: Definitive Edition – The ultra HD remaster of the fan favourite;
• Mafia III: Definitive Edition – The re-introduction of the award-winning narrative masterpiece.

Players who purchase Mafia: Trilogy digitally will be able to access Mafia II: Definitive Edition and Mafia III: Definitive Edition immediately on PlayStation^® 4, Xbox One, and Steam, and will be able to download Mafia: Definitive Edition as soon as it becomes available on September 25. Mafia: Definitive Edition, Mafia II: Definitive Edition, and Mafia III: Definition Edition are also available for purchase individually.

For more information about Mafia: Definitive Edition’s features and content, as well as additional details regarding Mafia: Trilogy as a whole, please visit MafiaGame.com. For additional information and assets covering the entire 2K catalogue, please visit newsroom.2k.com.

Hangar 13 is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

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The annual event returns with new Skins and more

Sydney, AUSTRALIA — July 23, 2020 —Today, Ubisoft announced the launch of Brawlhalla^®’s Heatwave Event 2020, available now through August 12. Starting today, players can gain access to brand-new and returning Skins, Avatars, and more.

Here’s a look at what this year’s event has in store for players:

Brand-New for 2020

• Island Azoth Skin with two Weapon Skins, available for 140 Mammoth Coins
• Hotshot Vector Skin with two Weapon Skins, available for 140 Mammoth Coins
• Heatwave Colors for all Legends, available for 1,500 Gold or 10 Mammoth Coins each
• 2020’s exclusive Heatwave Podium featuring subtle animation, available for 240 Mammoth Coins

Returning Heatwave Items

• Endless Heatwave animated Avatar, available for 60 Mammoth Coins
• Ice Kor-eam Avatar, available for 6,000 Gold
• Hot Lava KO Effect available for 240 Mammoth Coins

Returning Skins, available for 140 Mammoth Coins and come with two Weapon Skins each

• Brawl Dad Isaiah (comes with an animated grill Cannon with steaks)
• Thor by the Shore
• Atlantean Orion
• Wipeout Nix
• Dog Days Mordex
• Pool Party Diana
• Water Wars Cross

Developed by Blue Mammoth, Brawlhalla is an epic free-to-play platform fighting game that brings players to the fight for glory in the halls of Valhalla. Choosing from 50 unique characters, players can jump into single-player and co-op modes as well as online and local competitions. Brawlhalla also supports cross-platform play between the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, Nintendo Switch^TM system, PlayStation 4, and PC, where players are able to play custom games and queue together for all online matchmaking. On August 6, Brawlhalla will launch on iOS and Android devices with fully customizable touch screen control options and cross-platform play. Players can pre-register for their mobile devices at https://www.brawlhalla.com/play.

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

For the latest news on Brawlhalla and all of Ubisoft’s games, visit Ubisoft News: https://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 and PlayStation 4. Brawlhalla has over forty 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: https://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.

Xbox Series X Smart Delivery Support and planned PlayStation®5 upgrade path and ‘Day Ichi Steelbook Edition’ announced for SEGA’s all-new RPG

Sydney, Australia – 23^rd July 2020 – Kicking off Comic Con @ Home, Sega of America launched pre-orders for Yakuza: Like a Dragon alongside the debut of the game’s new “Heroes of Tomorrow” Trailer, which showcases the explosive, dynamic RPG gameplay of protagonist Ichiban Kasuga and his ragtag party. Ever want to see a group of middle-aged “heroes” battle massive construction vehicles, take down thugs with an uppercut from a facial wand or summon a tempest of pigeons? Yakuza: Like a Dragon has you covered – it’s like no other RPG before it.

Also revealed in today’s announcement is the English voice cast of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, which features, among many talented actors, esteemed TV and film actor George Takei. George Takei plays the role of Masumi Arakawa, a powerful patriarch whose dissolution of the Tojo Clan’s yakuza empire sets into motion the conflict at the heart of this complex, winding narrative. Yakuza : Like a Dragon will also feature full EFIGS subtitle support.

The Yakuza: Like a Dragon “Heroes of Tomorrow” Trailer is now live – check it out to see and hear the talented English cast in action, as well as details on the new pre-order editions available now.

Check out the trailer here

SEGA also announced today that Yakuza: Like a Dragon will launch on PlayStation 5 in the West, in addition to the previously announced Xbox Series X, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. This offer comes in addition to the previously announced support for Xbox Series X Smart Delivery, ensuring players only have to buy the game once, and will be able to play it on either Xbox One or Xbox Series X when both the console and that version of the game are available. A PlayStation 5 upgrade path is also being planned for the Western release and will be announced at a later date.

Yakuza: Like a Dragon will be available in the West on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in November 2020 (Xbox Series X will release on day one of the console’s release date, and the PlayStation 5 version will release at a later date). The previously announced Day One Edition will now be called the Day Ichi (“one” in Japanese) Edition.

Today also marks the unveiling of Yakuza: Like a Dragon’s Day Ichi SteelBook Edition:

The Day Ichi SteelBook Edition is available for AU$99.95 and includes the Legends Costume Set incorporating eight costumes representing fan-favourite figures from the Yakuza series, from Kazuma Kiryu to Daigo Dojima and comes in a stylish SteelBook® for your collection.

Yakuza: Like a Dragon’s English Voiceover Cast is Revealed

As a veteran actor of TV and movies, George Takei has lent his talent and gravitas to such characters as Hikaru Sulu (Star Trek), Yamato-san, (The Terror) Kaito Nakamura (Heroes) and other iconic roles. Mr Takei is taking on the role of Masumi Arakawa, a powerful patriarch whose dissolution of the Tojo Clan’s yakuza empire sets into motion the conflict at the heart of protagonist Ichiban Kasuga’s story. Ichiban joins forces with a colourful crew from different walks of life to uncover the truth behind his former patriarch’s capitulation to a rival Yakuza organization, the Omi Alliance of Kansai.

The main cast includes the following talent:

• Kaiji Tang as Ichiban Kasuga, the protagonist of the story returning from 18 years spent in prison
• George Takei as Masumi Arakawa, patriarch of the Arakawa Family
• Andrew Morgado as Koichi Adachi, an ex-cop on the search for truth
• Greg Chun as Yu Nanba, downtrodden former nurse making amends with the world
• Elizabeth Maxwell as Saeko Mukoda, a bar hostess on a mission

Stay tuned in the coming months for more information about the release of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, including more gameplay details, playable jobs, skills, and dozens of hours of engaging and hilarious side content that players will encounter on their journey through Yakuza: Like a Dragon.

About the Yakuza / Ryu Ga Gotoku Series

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

About SEGA® of America, Inc.:

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