The hilarious floppy physics action game that stole the hearts of players at the Steam Game Festival, Summer Edition. The cuteness overload has only just begun!

July 1st, 2020 -Recreate Games’ hilariously floppy physics-based party game, Party Animals, is unleashing the “cute” on PC and consoles in late 2020. After an unprecedented player demand for the demo actually crashed the developers’ third-party servers during the Steam Game Festival, Summer Edition a couple of weeks ago.

Party Animals brings together a range of adorable animals from puppies and kittens to bunnies and duckies in the cutest cooperative brawler you’ve ever seen! Physics-based multiplayer hilarity ensues as these calamitous critters wrestle, punch, throw and tussle their way through a variety of task-oriented or competitive games in online or offline modes.

“We were overwhelmed with the reaction to the Party Animals demo at the Steam Game Festival a couple of weeks ago. It literally was a case of ‘cute overload’, as the demand exceeded the abilities of our third-party servers, and crashed the game!,” said Andy Jianyi, Product Manager for Recreate Games. “We never anticipated the game would be so popular that we’d have to work around the clock to fix our servers, but we are not complaining! We are thrilled that people enjoyed the game so much, and for a small studio like ours, this is a good problem to have.”

Party Animals’ unique physics engine, developed in-house by Recreate Games, features completely physics-driven character movements, leading to seemingly haphazard, floppy encounters that are both unpredictable and hilarious. Will your punch land in that sweet spot and send your foe flying off the stage, or will it knock your own character completely off balance? Get tangled up in a rumble with your friends and frenemies, and all you can do is hope for the best!

Featuring a variety of game modes in local and online multiplayer, including free-for-all skirmishes and objective-based gameplay, Party Animals journeys through an eclectic mix of environments where anything can happen – such as all-out lollipop warfare between a cute dinosaur and a fluffy shark! Players keen to get in on the cute overload can wishlist the game on Steam here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1260320/Party_Animals/

Adventurers, jump into one of the most famous European adventure game shows and tackle the new challenges!

Sydney, July 1, 2020  – Be ready to face the infamous Fort Boyard and its out of this world trials! Escape Game Fort Boyard is now available digitally on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC!

About Escape Game – Fort Boyard :

The fort inhabitants are waiting for all adventurers foolish enough to challenge them in games requiring both focus and dexterity.

A total of 26 trials await you and your friends – up to 4 players – for hours of exciting action would it be in cooperative mode or against each other in five dedicated challenges. Aerial jousting, Dizzy Dashor or Mummy! Do you have what it takes to beat all these mini games?

Solve the riddles. collect enough keys to unlock the treasure room without losing any of your team member in the process. Don’t you forget, it only takes one slip-up and you’ll end up in a dungeon cell!

The newest version of Escape Game Fort Boyard will allow you to customize your team and characters’ names and fans of the show will be delighted to face many of the show iconic characters – like Mr. Boo and Sir Fouras!

Embark on this heart pumping adventure and guide your team to victory!

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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 ALP
ALP is one of the oldest French production companies (1972). It exploits successfully the creative heritage of Jacques Antoine (Treasure Hunt, La Course autour du Monde…).

Adventure Line Productions is a big name in adventure entertainment with 30 seasons of Fort Boyard airing on France 2 (Public Chanel) and 25 seasons of Koh-Lanta (French version of “Survivor”) on TF1 (Leading Chanel) – two main programs of French television for decades.

ALP has many other successes, would it be in French adaptation of foreign formats (Are You The One, Wife Swap, Popstars, How to Look Good Naked) or in original creation (Adventure School, Happy Hour, Celebrity Park…).

Today, with Alexia Laroche-Joubert at its head, the company strengthens its position in new genres such as entertainment (Nation Brightest, The Big Help Test …) or reality TV (Are You the One, Undressed…).

Adventure Line Productions is part of Banijay Group, one of the largest production groups in the world, present in 17 countries.

NEW IMMORTAL HULK CHARACTERS SMASH INTO MARVEL FUTURE FIGHT’S INCREDIBLE UPDATE

New Characters, Uniforms, and Stories Now Available for Agents

LOS ANGELES, 30 JUNE 2020 – Netmarble revealed a new update today for their popular mobile game MARVEL Future Fight inspired by Marvel’s “Immortal Hulk” comic book storyline by Al Ewing and Joe Bennett. All-new Immortal Hulk-themed characters and uniforms are now available for Agents to collect, along with an all-new story.

Two new characters affiliated with the Incredible Hulk have been added to the game: Red She-Hulk and Abomination. New uniforms have also been added, including a uniform for Hulk styled after the Immortal Hulk, a Brawn uniform for Hulk (Amadeus Cho) and an Avengers uniform for She-Hulk.

Today’s update also unveils a new story called ‘The All-War’, unfolding a new Asgardian-themed tale. Also, new story mode improvements have been added, including an alternate mode that contains a new ultimate level while also allowing players to progress through stages with their own Super Heroes, rather than with fixed characters.

Other additions to MARVEL Future Fight include:

• Hulk is now upgradable to Tier-3 and new ultimate skills have been added.
• The ‘Realize Potential’ feature is unlocked for Red She-Hulk and Abomination.
• The ‘Awaken Potential feature’ and new awakening skills for Hulk (Amadeus Cho) are now unlocked.
• Improved Future Pass convenience and Shadowland extension to the 35^th Floor. 

MARVEL Future Fight celebrated its fifth anniversary with over 120 million players across the world. The game is currently available worldwide in the App Store® and Google Play™.

For more information, please visit http://marvelfuturefight.netmarble.com.

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About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade&Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and Big Hit Entertainment, Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com

About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.

For more information visit marvel.com. © 2020 MARVEL

App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries.  App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc.

The Top Three Teams Will Also Qualify for the Six August 2020 Major

Sydney, AUSTRALIA – July 1, 2020 – Today, Ubisoft®  announced the finalists for the Six Masters 2020.  Finalists will battle it out online in a double-elimination bracket finishing with a BO5 Grand Final for the Six Masters 2020 title. 

The four finalist teams that will be competing to be Six Masters Champion are:

• Wildcard
• Team SiNister
• Okami LFO
• Pittsburgh Knights

The matches will commence with the first semi-final on Friday, July 3, and conclude with the Grand Final on Sunday, July 5, with all matches being livestreamed. The full schedule is listed below:

Friday, July 3rd:

• ~5:00pm AEST – Semi-Final #1: Okami LFO vs Team SiNister
• ~8:00pm AEST – Semi-Final #2: Wildcard vs Pittsburgh Knights

Saturday, July 4th:

• ~5:00pm AEST – Upper Bracket Final
• ~8:00pm AEST – Elimination Final

Sunday, July 5th:

• ~3:00pm AEST – Lower Bracket Final
• ~6:00pm AEST – Grand Final

The $50,000 (AUD) prize pool will be split as per below:

1st: $15,000
2nd: $11,000
3rd: $8,000
4th: $6,000
5th: $4,000
6th: $3,000
7th: $2,000
8th: $1,000

In addition, SteelSeries has partnered with Ubisoft as the official ‘Moments of Glory’ replay sponsor of the Six Masters 2020. As a leader in gaming peripherals focused on quality, innovation and functionality, and the fastest growing major gaming headset brand globally, SteelSeries is a pioneer supporter of esports.

The top three placed teams from the Six Masters 2020 will then advance to the Six August 2020 Major – Oceania, where they will compete online in a Gauntlet. The 2nd and 3rd ranked teams will compete in a Bo3 match, with the winner of that match progressing to face the Six Masters Champion in a Bo5 final.

All games will also be livestreamed on official Rainbow6 channels below:

• Twitch:               twitch.tv/rainbow6
• Facebook:        facebook.com/rainbow6anz
• YouTube:          youtube/c/rainbow6esports
• Twitter:              twitter.com/rainbow6anz

For more information about the Six Masters 2020 and all Rainbow Six esports please visit the official website and follow us at twitter.com/rainbow6anz.

To discuss sponsorship opportunities for the Six Masters 2020 program, please contact us.

About SteelSeries

SteelSeries is a leader in gaming peripherals focused on quality, innovation and functionality, and the fastest growing major gaming headset brand globally. Founded in 2001, SteelSeries improves performance through first-to-market innovations and technologies that enable gamers to play harder, train longer, and rise to the challenge. SteelSeries is a pioneer supporter of competitive gaming tournaments and esports and connects gamers to each other, fostering a sense of community and purpose. SteelSeries’ team of professional and gaming enthusiasts help design and craft every single accessory and are the driving force behind the company. 

To learn more about SteelSeries’ products and esports partnerships, visit http://SteelSeries.com or follow us on social media for the latest updates at http://facebook.com/steelseries and be a part of the conversation on Twitter @SteelSeries. 

About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege

Alongside a thriving professional esports scene and a community of over 55 million registered players, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of a fast-paced, ever-evolving multiplayer experience grounded in the selection of unique Operators. Using the right mix of tactics and destruction, Rainbow Six teams engage their enemies in sieges, where both sides have exclusive skills and gadgets at their disposal. Defenders prepare by transforming the environments around them into modern strongholds, while attackers use recon drones to gain intel for carefully planning their assault. With access to dozens of Operators inspired by real world counter-intelligence agents from around the globe, players can choose exactly how they want to approach each challenge they encounter. Through the constant addition of new Operators and maps that add to the depth of both strategy and combat, the unpredictability of each round of Rainbow Six Siege sets a new bar for intensity and competition in gaming.

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, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. 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 2018-19 fiscal year Ubisoft generated Net Bookings of €2,029 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com.

© 2020 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries

Today, 2K revealed the first of its three Cover Athletes – five-time NBA All-Star and Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard has been selected to lead the cover for NBA 2K21 on all current-generation platforms!

Dame D.O.L.L.A. Logo Lillard. Sub Zero. Few players match his versatility on the court, and even fewer dominate the last minutes of the 4^th Quarter when the game is on the line: Dame Time! Damian Lillard rains fire on his competition and regularly drops bars in the music studio, matching perfectly with this year’s theme for NBA 2K21: Everything is Game.

“This is a special moment for me in my NBA career,” said Lillard. “I’ve been a fan of NBA 2K for years and love how they represent all aspects of basketball culture. I’ve been playing 2K my whole life and I’m honored to join the other NBA greats who have been on the cover. I’m grateful to all my fans and can’t wait for everyone to experience this game later this year.”

As the cover athlete for NBA 2K21 on current-generation platforms, players around the world will see Lillard’s skywalking dunk on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Windows PC and Google Stadia.

“There are a lot of great players in the NBA today, but Damian Lillard has done a particularly standout job of representing the current generation of NBA superstar,” stated Alfie Brody, Vice President of Marketing for NBA 2K. “From his cultural influence, musical success, off the court leadership, and on court domination, he’s the perfect fit for our cover of NBA 2K21 on current-generation platforms; we’re honored to have him.”

NBA 2K and Lillard will also partner through 2K Foundations, 2K’s program to support underserved communities by revitalizing basketball courts and community centers across the nation, to renovate a site in his hometown of Oakland, CA for the local community.

Previously, Damian Lillard was the cover athlete for NBA 2K Online 2.

Tomorrow, 2K will announce the cover athlete for the next-generation version of NBA 2K21 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.  More details will be announced including the release date and pricing, when pre-orders go live on July 2. 

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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The report’s findings mark the launch of Gameloft for brands, a new identity for Gameloft Advertising Solutions.

Paris, June 2020 – Gameloft for brands, leader in gaming experiences for brands, and Vivendi Brand Marketing, are proud to announce the launch of their new report: Gamers & Brands. While debunking some myths about gamers, the study shows what gamers expect from brands, and how organizations can create meaningful connections with this influential audience.

Gamers & Brands draws on findings from three studies involving over 80,000 gamers, 1,800 brands, and in collaboration with Vivendi businesses. Among the key insights:

• One in two consumers worldwide play video games at least once a month, one in four every day. More than half of the gaming population is over 36
• Women now account for more than half of the gamers’ community
• Gamers are consumer activists: 58% of gamers say they prefer to buy from brands with a purpose other than just profits (51% for Non-gamers)
• Gamers have expectations from brands: 44% of the content provided by brands is not meaningful to them

The report clearly shows that gamers are consumers with specific expectations that companies have to navigate, demanding them to be socially responsible and to provide helpful, inspiring or rewarding content. Leveraging 20 years of gaming expertise, Gameloft works with thousands of organizations to help them better engage with their customers by creating gaming experiences that deliver on those expectations. Today, alongside the report, Gameloft is proud to unveil Gameloft for brands, a new identity for its brand advertising activity that reinforces the company’s commitment to empowering brands with gamified solutions to reconnect with their audiences, overcome attention challenges and drive results.

“The Gamers & Brands report gives powerful insights on what players expect from brands, and demonstrates the value of our mission,” said Alexandre Tan, VP of Brand Partnerships and Advertising at Gameloft. “Today we unveil this study at the same time as we unify all our services behind a clear brand that is an expression of our strategy and of what we want to bring to clients. Our new visual identity and name highlight how we make our business evolve. During the past few months, we have seen more and more people turn to gaming, whether to relax, learn, have fun or keep in touch with friends, proving our strategy as a company to be more relevant than ever.”

Underlining the robust opportunities for brands to engage with gamers, Maria Garrido, SVP Brand Marketing at Vivendi, explains, “Gamers have a more positive and engaging relationship than the general population with brands – 56% say they trust companies and brands. As this cohort is more connected to popular culture, there is a tremendous opportunity for brands to engage gamers, both within the gaming space and as influencers, to carry the brand message to a larger audience.

To learn more about Gameloft for brands gamified solutions, discover our work and contact us, visit: www.gameloft.com/forbrands

About Gameloft for brands

With a monthly audience of 250 million active players, 300 million impressions, and an average playtime of 27 minutes per day per user, Gameloft for brands offers advertisers a unique level of visibility and engagement with their audiences. To date, Gameloft for brands has delivered more than 10,000 campaigns for prestigious brands such as Air France, Coca-Cola®, Ford, FOX™, Ferrari, ING, Netflix, Procter & Gamble, Samsung and LEGO, in over 40 countries around the world (North America, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, etc.) and our work has been honored with over 50 awards from marketing organizations.

All trademarks referenced above are owned by their respective trademark owners.

About Vivendi Brand Marketing

Vivendi Brand Marketing pioneers new spaces for brand expression by combining in-depth knowledge of brands, audiences, and content with Vivendi’s strengths in music, gaming, films, books and more. We have a robust understanding of the role content plays in building meaningful connections between brands and people, designing brand content strategies that attract new audiences and drive profitable customer action.

Action MMO TERA Receives All New Apex Class Skills and New Dungeon Today for Xbox One and PlayStation 4

SEATTLE, June 30, 2020 — En Masse Entertainment, a player-focused publisher dedicated to delivering great games and great service, today launched the all-new Awakening update on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 for their successful, long-running action MMO TERA. With this update, level 65 players will have brand new Apex class skills for all 13 classes to take their character’s abilities to a whole new level. Players can test these new abilities in the new Dark Reach Citadel Dungeon where vicious and challenging bosses await. 

For more information about the new Awakening Launch, please visit:
https://tera.enmasse.com/news/posts/the-awakening-update-is-live

As part of the Awakening launch, players can earn rewards and bonuses as En Masse Entertainment is participating in the #PlayApartTogether campaign, connecting to friends and loved ones through games. Starting today and lasting until July 28th, players when logging in on their first character will receive a bonus character slot item as well as equipment and accessories boxes designed to help players to get geared up to level 65 immediately to enjoy the new Awakening content. Additionally, for players that choose to level their characters the more traditional route, they will receive similar bonuses and accessories along the way. Players can do this once per class.

TERA has entertained and enthralled just under five million players on console in North America, the EU, and Japan since it launched in 2018 and over 9 million players in North America on PC for over 8 years. 

Stay up-to-date on all the latest TERA information by following the game on Twitter, Facebook and Discord, or check out the official TERA website.

ABOUT EN MASSE ENTERTAINMENT
Based in Seattle, Washington, En Masse Entertainment embodies the evolution of modern game publishing. The company’s mission is to publish great games and provide great service. Beginning with its inaugural title, TERA, and continuing with Closers, En Masse Entertainment has built a track record of excellence and innovation. The team at En Masse includes experts in online technology, live service, branding, community, and player support, allowing them to thrive as a publisher in the digital era. For more information, visit enmasse.com.