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Black Desert Online Introduces Papua Crinea Island and New Storyline

New Papua Crinea island has players experience an ancient war from a very fluffy perspective. Recently revamped Game Packages go on sale starting this Thursday (25/6 16:55 UTC)

Amsterdam, The Netherlands June 24, 2020 — Kakao Games and Pearl Abyss shared a new update for the hit MMO Black Desert Online. With the addition of the new ‘Papau Crinea’ island, players can enjoy a new storyline on a tropical island. The recently revamped game packages are also going on sale later this week (25/6 16:55 UTC).

The Papus and Otters, cute diminutive furred races from the world of Black Desert Online, have been at odd with each other for a long time on the island of Papua Crinea. In this new update, players can learn more about their conflict via a storyline that explores both perspectives of the conflict. 

This perspective will also be quite literal because players will be transformed into the cute furred humanoids during the story, it’s the only way for them to successfully interact with the Papus and Otters.

To start their adventure on the high seas, players will first have to join the Lamute Gang from which they will be directed to the island of Papua Crinea which lies in the ocean of Margoria, the enormous body of water that was added in the earlier eponymous expansion and expanded even further in last year’s Great Expedition update. 

Players interested in Black Desert Online can sign up for the 7-day free trial via the Black Desert Online official website, where they can also learn more about game updates and events. 

About Black Desert Online

Black Desert Online is an open world action MMORPG with cutting-edge visuals and skill-based combat that redefines the genre. Black Desert Online has the most fully developed character customization system of any game that is currently on the market. This feature allows users to break free of the mundane and make unique characters that are truly representative of each and every player. Its intuitive controls, beautifully designed worlds, and extensive lore are enough to excite both new and veteran gamers of MMORPGs and RPGs. The game has been successfully launched in over 150 countries, is available in 12 languages, and has over 20 million registered users. The mobile and console versions are scheduled to launch globally in 2019.

About Pearl Abyss

Best known for the MMORPG franchise Black Desert, Pearl Abyss is a leading developer in the game industry. Established in 2010, Pearl Abyss has since developed Black Desert for PC, mobile, and console. With all their games built on their proprietary engine, their games are renowned for their cutting-edge graphics. The company has four new projects in the works and is poised to continue its growth through 2019 and beyond to maintain its position as one of Asia’s leaders in game development. More information about Pearl Abyss is available at www.pearlabyss.com.

About Kakao Games

Kakao Games is a leading publisher of online and mobile games. Founded in 2016, Kakao Games is responsible for servicing a variety of games, including Pearl Abyss’s Black Desert Online (serviced in North America, Europe), Bluehole’s PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (serviced in Korea), and Ascent: Infinite Realm (scheduled to be serviced in North America and Europe).

Good Company Gets a Great Update Today – New Content and Several Big Enhancements Ready for Shipping

LONDON (June 24, 2020) – Publisher The Irregular Corporation and developer Chasing Carrots announced today that the popular early access simulation game Good Company is getting an update today giving players access to new features to help streamline managing their businesses while also allowing them a deeper level of control. The most notable part of the update is the addition of Work Zones, which automate logistics connections for players allowing them greater flexibility. Among the rest of the updates are new production machines, special conveyor belt segments, a new Freeplay map called The Sunny Beach and more (https://store.steampowered.com/app/911430/Good_Company/).

The Work Zone enhancement in Good Company allows for anything built within Work Zones to automatically have their logistics connections created, meaning that players spend less time editing their connections and are now free to experiment with their setups and focus on the bigger picture of helping their companies succeed to new heights.

Since initial release, the development team has received a myriad of positive feedback from the community. The team has made a focused effort to consider each fan’s feedback and carefully consider it for future updates, and they will continue to do so moving forward.

Special conveyor belt segments now allow players to decide what goes onto (and what comes off) conveyor belts, instead of the previous static A-to-B transportation style. Belts can also be elevated off the floor to free up space and unblock the staff.

Players can look forward to building up and improving their company output and workflow with other key enhancements including:

●       A new ‘all-in-one’ pallet to handle buying/selling and transportation rules – time is money!
●      A brand new Sunny Beach map that allows players a more relaxed work environment.
●      The ability to change market phases manually while in Freeplay.
●      New production machines for metal processing and case welding that can automatically produce components and modules without the need for staff overhead
●      Updated tutorials in the campaign to catch everyone up on the latest changes.

The full patch notes can be found here https://store.steampowered.com/app/911430/Good_Company/.

Be sure to follow the developer @Chasing_Carrots on Twitter for the latest developments and news about the game.

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About The Irregular Corporation

Inspired by the different passions of players across the world, The Irregular Corporation has been publishing unique and engaging games since 2015. With a focus on releasing exciting new experiences across a variety of genres, The Irregular Corporation is a global team of passionate industry professionals that use their experience to support independent developers and help realise the full potential of their games. Our published titles include PC Building Simulator, Good Company and we have recently announced Mars Horizon

Re:ZERO – Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne Reveals New Character and Trailer

A couple of weeks ago Spike Chunsoft announced that they would be bringing the tactical RPG Re:ZERO – Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne to the West for the PC, PlayStation 4, and Switch and now the company has not only shared the first trailer showing off what fans can expect from the game but they have also revealed the identity of the brand new character for the game, Melty. Melty’s revelation also confirms the appearance of the collector’s editions pins that were previously detailed.

The reveal trailer and a number of screenshots can be found below and as for the game itself, the story finds Subaru and his friends returning to the royal candidate to find out that a new sixth candidate has appeared to claim their stake for the throne. With prophecy dictating that only five were meant to appear, suspicions quickly arise and all eyes point towards Emilia.

Earth Defense Force 6 Announced for 2021

The wait for the next Earth Defense Force game won’t be a long one as D3 Publisher and Sandlot have announced that Earth Defense Force 6 is currently in development and the team is planning on releasing the game sometime in 2021 in Japan. No consoles were revealed at the time of the announcement but a few small details were revealed alongside a number of screenshots showing off the giant insects and creatures that players will face off against.

Earth Defense Force 6 will be set a few years after humanity barely managed to repel the previous invasion, leaving society and most of civilization a complete disaster. Already struggling to survive and rebuild, only the EDF can help humanity once again try to survive as not every invader left last time, leaving a lingering threat that has only grown more significant with time.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time Releasing on October 2

For the past few years Crash Bandicoot has been making his return in the form of remasters but so far no new game has been released for the popular character but that is about to change. Activision and Toys for Bob have announced that Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time is being developed and is set to be released on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on October 2nd with the Xbox version also being playable on the Xbox Series X.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time features a brand new art style and is set after the events of Crash Bandicoot: Warped, where Neo Cortex, Dr. N. Tropy and Uka Uka were last stranded on a distant planet. After decades of fruitless attempts, the trio finally make their escape, ripping an Evil-Scientist-sized hole in the fabric of space-time in the process.

Players will be able to play as both Crash or Coco through their journey and new playable characters will also be revealed throughout the game while four “Quantum Masks” can also be obtained and used to bend the rules of reality and gain advanced ways to conquer dangerous obstacles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOGwx3Ju6QQ

Neo-Noir Narrative Thriller Night Call Arrives Today on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One & Xbox Game Pass

The award-winning story-driven taxi game debuts on consoles with all content and features from the PC edition

STOCKHOLM June 24, 2020 — Raw Fury and indie developers Monkey Moon and BlackMuffin have released the award-winning Night Call on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Game Pass. This narrative-driven, neo-noir investigation game is available on the Nintendo eShop and Microsoft Store for $19.99. It is also free to download with Xbox Game Pass.

Night Call arrives on consoles for the first time featuring all content added to the game since its PC launch, including:

  • Free Roaming Mode: Cruise the streets and enjoy conversations with the game’s sprawling cast of interactive characters! This highly requested fan feature is perfect for drivers looking to relax, hear new stories, and fill up their Passidex.
  • New Passengers: Discover over a dozen new riders added to the game since its original release, including a disgraced esports champ, a ghost hunter, and a robot trying to escape from its lab.

Night Call puts you behind the wheel of a Paris taxi cab on the late shift, where a mysterious serial killer is stalking the streets. As a survivor of the killer’s most recent attack, you have seven nights to unravel the mystery by interacting with over 90 potential story-driven characters. Use your limited time each day to learn about their lives, gather clues, and identify the culprit. Whether you’re on the case or not, you’ll discover after-hours Paris is filled with a huge variety of unique people and tales just waiting for a ride.

For more information, visit rawfury.com/portfolio/night-call.

“The Virtual Pitch” to open at FIFA World Football Museum in Zurich

The boundary between simulation and reality is becoming increasingly blurred. With virtual football growing in popularity daily, the FIFA World Football Museum in Zurich has decided to turn the spotlight on this global cultural phenomenon by opening a new exhibition area dedicated to the digital game’s technology and competitions as well as its accompanying lifestyle – from past, present and future perspectives. “The Virtual Pitch” will be open to visitors from 16 July 2020 as part of the permanent exhibition.

“For some time now, eFootball has been a compelling part of the global football culture, with fans living out their passion for the beautiful game digitally in their hundreds of millions. The fascinating – and growing – interplay between the physical and virtual worlds of football is what we want to present and examine with this new exhibition area. We are delighted that visitors to our museum, which embraces football’s history as well as its culture and is a unique meeting place, can enjoy a valuable addition to the permanent exhibition in ‘The Virtual Pitch‘,“ says Marco Fazzone, Managing Director of the FIFA World Football Museum.

The FIFA Museum – where past and future meet

Visitors can discover the world of eFootball via the many interactive stations in the museum, including special gaming pods based on the originals used for the FIFA eWorld Cup™, on which they can test their console skills on past and present versions of the FIFA gaming series. Animations reveal how the game has developed graphically in terms of the stars’ appearance. Visitors can transpose themselves in scenes from the virtual world at a selfie station and be transported from their living room to the stage of the FIFA eWorld Cup. Naturally, the FIFA eWorld Cup trophy itself is on display.

In addition to “The Virtual Pitch”, an interactive Experience Zone will be open from 16 July 2020 to 3 January 2021, giving visitors of all ages the chance to compete against each other at numerous gaming pods, try out earlier versions of the FIFA game and enter the world of virtual reality – all free of charge. There will also be various FIFA tournaments that anyone can enter and have a chance to take part in a final live at the museum.

An interactive virtual experience for the whole family

“We are proud to be putting the spotlight on eFootball in the museum’s permanent exhibition, as it is an integral part of modern football culture,” explains Christian Volk, Director of E-Football and Gaming at FIFA. “This highly creative, modern and interactive exhibition area will be a great experience for a wide section of the public.”

Visitors will be able to enjoy the latest addition to the permanent exhibition on the first floor of the museum and the interactive Experience Zone in the Event Hall from Tuesdays to Sundays between 10:00 and 18:00, while observing the latest hygiene and safety measures. A separate ticket will be available for visitors who only want to visit the new exhibition area “The Virtual Pitch” and the other attractions on the first floor of the permanent exhibition. Entry to the interactive Experience Zone will be free.

EXHILARATING NEW SAMURAI SHODOWN DLC AND NEOGEO POCKET COLOR CLASSICS TEAR UP THE FIGHTING GAME SCENE THIS SUMMER

FOR HONOR’S WARDEN CHARGES ONTO SAMURAI SHODOWN TOMORROW; KING OF FIGHTERS R-2 AND SAMURAI SHODOWN!2 ARRIVE ON SWITCH LATER THIS SUMMER

Osaka, Japan, June 23, 2020 – SNK CORPORATION (Corporate HQ: Suita-city, Osaka, Japan, Company President & CEO: Koichi Toyama) has announced that its critically acclaimed, award-winning fighting sensation SAMURAI SHODOWN will offer WARDEN, the lone swordsman from Ubisoft’s mega-popular For Honor franchise, as a DLC character tomorrow, June 24, on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, Google Stadia, and Epic Games Store. As the embodiment of high honor and nobility, WARDEN has journeyed far and wide to find an opponent truly worthy of battle.

Ubisoft commented the following in their official collaboration video message. “We are very excited and proud to see our knight, the WARDEN, join SNK’s SAMURAI SHODOWN as a DLC character,” says Nicolas Bombray, Game Director of Ubisoft’s For Honor. “It’s an honor to be part of such a renown franchise that has existed for decades.”

Additionally, SNK has announced that NEOGEO POCKET COLOR classics KING OF FIGHTERS R-2 and SAMURAI SHODOWN!2 will be released later this summer as part of the NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION on Nintendo Switch™. The titles will look and play exactly as they did when they originally launched for the NEOGEO POCKET COLOR in 1999. Friends will have the chance to duke it out with a single copy of each game and change the exterior designs of their virtual handhelds whenever they see fit.

NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION Official Site:
https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/games/ngpcs

NEOGEO POCKET COLOR classic SNK GALS’ FIGHTERS is now available on Nintendo Switch™ and debuted the NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION. More unannounced SNK classics are slated to launch on the platform soon.

Catch a glimpse of KING OF FIGHTERS R-2 in the official trailer here

and watch the SAMURAI SHODOWN!2 gameplay video here.

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About For Honor
For Honor is a multiplayer action game developed by Ubisoft Entertainment that launched in February 2017 to huge acclaim. Players take control of heroes ranging from noble knights and bloodthirsty Vikings to cold and calculated samurai in order to combat hordes of AI and other player-controlled opponents. Thanks to the continuous updates the game receives, it maintains a healthy playerbase with users all across the globe.

For Honor Official Site:
https://forhonor.ubisoft.com/

The Latest in Red Dead Online: Moonshiner and Bounty Hunter Bonuses Plus a Full Season’s Limited-Time Clothing, Twitch Prime Benefits, Discounts and More

Moonshiner and Bounty Hunter Bonuses in Red Dead Online – Plus All Limited Stock Apparel Returns to the Catalogue

The local populace is thirsty for more hooch, so make sure to pack the back of the wagon with jugs of your finest swill. All Moonshiner Sell Missions are paying out 50% more over the next seven days, so make multiple runs and enjoy the fruits of your hard-earned labor.

Complete any Moonshiner Mission or Moonshiner Free Roam Event to reap double the Role XP. If you feel that entrepreneurial itch, the Moonshiner Shack costs 5 Gold Bars less this week and all Moonshiner Role Items – including the Bar Expansion and Toxic Moonshine Pamphlet – are 35% off.

Vigilantes will be happy to learn that all Bounties – including Legendary Bounties – are paying out 50% more cash rewards, plus all Bounty Missions and related Free Roam Events award Double Role XP. Get in on the action by picking up the Bounty Hunter License for 5 Gold Bars less, while benefiting from a 35% discount on Bounty Hunter Role Items.

WHEELER RAWSON & CO CATALOGUE RETURNING ITEMS

All of this season’s limited stock clothing will be returning this week, so stop by the Tailor or crack open the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue to peruse these offerings before they’re gone. See below for the complete list.

Outfits:

  • The Tasman
  • The Danube

Shoes & Boots:

  • Strickland Boots
  • Bowyer Boots
  • Calhoun Boots
  • Vaquero Baroque Spurs
  • Salter Shoes

Coats, Jackets & Uppers:

  • Benbow Jacket
  • Porter Jacket
  • Winter Shotgun Coat
  • Morning Tail Coat
  • Irwin Coat
  • Clymene Coat
  • Charro Jacket
  • Prieto Poncho
  • Eberhart Coat
  • Chambliss Corset
  • Macbay Jacket
  • Leavitt Jacket

Gloves:

  • Woodland Gloves
  • Furred Gloves

Hats:

  • Squat Stovepipe Top Hat
  • Gator Hat
  • Manteca Hat
  • Owanjila Hat
  • Gardenia Hat
  • Fanned Stovepipe Hat
  • Plaid Cap
  • Raccoon Hat
  • Cossack Hat
  • Folwell Hat
  • Dillehay Hat
  • Covington Hat
  • Menasco Hat
  • Lister Hat
  • Boutell Hat

Pants, Skirts & Chaps:

  • Concho Pants
  • Darned Stockings
  • Pelt Half-Chaps
  • Tied Pants
  • Hitched Skirt
  • Griffith Chaps
  • Shaffer Chaps
  • Carver Pants

Vests & Bandoliers:

  • Ortega Vest
  • Morales Vest
  • Cardozo Vest
  • Carbow Double Bandolier

Masks & Bandanas:

  • Freak Mask
  • Horror Mask
  • Masquerade Mask
  • Slaughter Mask
  • Creature Mask
  • Swine Mask
  • Patterned Bandana in Various Colors and Patterns

TWITCH PRIME

Link your Social Club account to your Twitch Prime account and claim your benefits on Twitch Prime to get RDO$1,000 and these free monthly benefits:

  • Offer for 5 Gold Bars off the Butcher Table which starts the Trader Role
  • Rewards for 6,000 Trader XP
  • Offer for 40% off a Horse
  • Offer for 40% off a Stable Stall
  • Offer for 40% off a Shotgun
  • 50 Incendiary Buckshot Slugs

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

UNHINGED – In Cinemas July 16

Academy Award© winner, Russell Crowe, stars in UNHINGED, a timely psychological thriller that explores the fragile balance of a society pushed to the edge, taking something we’ve all experienced – road rage – to an unpredictable and terrifying conclusion. Rachel (Caren Pistorius) is running late to work when she has an altercation at a traffic light with a stranger (Crowe) whose life has left him feeling powerless and invisible. Soon, Rachel finds herself, and everyone she loves, the target of a man who decides to make one last mark upon the world by teaching her a series of deadly lessons. What follows is a dangerous game of cat and mouse that proves you never know just how close you are to someone who is about to become unhinged.

Release Date:                                                   July 16, 2020
Cast:                                                                   Russell Crowe, Caren Pistorius, Gabriel Bateman
Directed byDerrick Borte
Written byCarl Ellsworth
Produced byLisa Ellzey  
Hashtag:#UnhingedMovie
STUDIOCANAL Handle:@studiocanalaus

ABOUT STUDIOCANAL

STUDIOCANAL, a 100% affiliate of CANAL+ Group held by Vivendi, is Europe’s leader in production, distribution and international sales of feature films and TV series, operating directly in all three major European markets – France, the United Kingdom and Germany – as well as in Australia and New Zealand.

STUDIOCANAL owns one of the most important film libraries in the world, boasting more than 5,500 titles from 60 countries. Spanning 100 years of film history, this vast and unique catalogue includes among others the iconic Terminator 2, Rambo, Breathless, Mulholland Drive, The Pianist and Belle de jour.

STUDIOCANAL has fully financed box office hits Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, Paddington 1 and 2, The Commuter and Shaun The Sheep. Upcoming films backed by STUDIOCANAL include Marjane Satrapi’s Radioactive featuring Rosamund Pike, The Secret Garden produced by David Heyman and starring Colin Firth, Aardman Studios’ stop-motion film A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon.

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