Speed Week: Double Payouts on Open Wheel Races Plus Triple Rewards for Parachute Races, Free Vehicles and More
Pedestrians, beware: keep an eye out for loose wheels and bits of flying chassis, would-be weekend warriors swerving through traffic, and plunging daredevils achieving terminal velocity – it’s Speed Week in Southern San Andreas.
The Open Wheel Race series is paying out doubled purses to all courageous drivers through June 24th. Slide behind the controls of a landbound missile and see if you can maneuver it around a hairpin at blinding speed.
Details include:
Double GTA$ & RP on Open Wheel Races, and Triple GTA$ & RP on Parachute Races
Four free vehicles:The BF Raptor, Shitzu Hakuchou, Principe Nemesis, and Nagasaki Hot RodBlazer
Vehicle Discounts: 40% off the Vapid Flash GT, Itali GTB, and Coil Rocket Voltic, and 35% off the Ocelot Stromberg
New Twitch Prime Vehicle Discounts: 80% off the V-65 Molotok plane and 70% off the Declasse Mamba roadster
This week’s Lucky Wheel top prize is the Ocelot R88
A free Coil USA tee for any player who logs in before June 24th
Double GTA$ & RP on all VIP Work and Challenges
Associates & Bodyguards are now earning Tripled Salaries
Discounts on select Properties and Customizations: 50% offLarge Special Cargo Warehouses,40% off Executive Offices and 30% off Executive Office Customizations
Ongoing Twitch Prime Bonuses: Players who log into GTA Online between June 18th and 25th will receive a GTA$200,000 bonus, while those that have played across the last two weeks and play throughout this week and next can earn up to GTA$1,000,000 in total bonuses, plus the rebate on the base purchase price of the Pixel Pete’s Arcade property is still available
Triple Rewards on Parachute Races
If soaring and gliding over your frustrated competitors while performing death-defying stunts is your thing, all Parachute Races are dishing out triple.
Or get your foot in the door and a leg up in the criminal industry – Associates & Bodyguards’ Salaries are triple the usual rate, and all VIP Work and Challenges are paying 2X GTA$ & RP.
Coil USA Tee
Play GTA Online any time before June 24th to collect the Coil USA tee – it’s a shirt that somehow screams “I love America! And my hybrid electric vehicle!”
Get a chance to win the Ocelot R88
Squeeze into your tightest race suit and strut confidently through the by the lobby of The Diamond Casino & Resort in the direction of the Lucky Wheel.
In addition to cash, clothing, RP, and all sorts of mystery prizes, you could win the Ocelot R88. That way, you can cosplay as a racecar driver and break every local road law. What could possibly go wrong?
DISCOUNTS
Beyond the track, auto dealerships across the greater Los Santos area are taking this week as the opportunity to liquidate some of their more unique and dangerous inventory – you know, just to stir the pot a little. Plus a range of vehicles, real estate, refurbishments and customizations on sale.
Free Vehicles:
BF Raptor
Shitzu Hakuchou
Principe Nemesis
Nagasaki Hot Rod Blazer
Vehicles on Sale:
Vapid Flash GT – 40% off
Itali GTB – 40% off
Coil Rocket Voltic – 40% off
Ocelot Stromberg – 35% off
Executive Offices – 40% off:
Maze Bank West
Arcadius Business Center
Lombank West
Maze Bank Tower
Executive Office Customizations – 30% off:
Interiors
Organization Name Change
Money Safe
Gun Locker
Accommodations
Large Special Cargo Warehouses – 50% off:
Wholesale Furniture
West Vinewood Backlot
Xero Gas Factory
Logistics Depot
Bilgeco Warehouse
Walker & Sons Warehouse
Cypress Warehouses
Darnel Bros Warehouse
TWITCH PRIME
GTA Online players who have connected their Twitch Prime accounts to Social Club and play GTA Online at any point between June 18th and 25th receive a GTA$200,000 bonus that will be deposited in their Maze Bank account within 72 hours. And if you’ve been playing the past two weeks already and received those bonuses – make sure to keep the streak alive this week and next in order to earn an extra windfall next week and bonuses totaling GTA$1,000,000.
You can also still get a rebate on the base purchase price of the Pixel Pete’s Arcade property plus special discounts on the Declasse Mamba roadster (70% off) and the V-65 Molotok plane (80% off).
To ensure access to these and future benefits, make sure to visit Twitch Prime and sign up.
Look out for more details in the coming weeks on future updates to GTA Online, and head over to the Social Club Events page for all the latest special events, bonuses and discounts.
Throughout the years the Kingdom Hearts series has managed to tell its incredibly convoluted storyline throughout numerous genres spread across all types of platforms but one genre that the series has yet to tackle, outside of a mini-game here and there, is the musical one. That will soon no longer be the case as Square Enix has announced Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, an action game with rhythm gameplay, will be heading to the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC sometime this year.
Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory will feature over a hundred and forty different songs and feature “many characters” from the series with Disney characters appearing as guests depending on the song being performed and the stage it is occurring on. A trailer featuring the announcement can be found below.
EA is Bringing More Games to New Platforms including Steam and Nintendo Switch, and Delivering More Games with Cross-play Support
Redwood City, Calif – June 19, 2020 – At EA Play Live 2020, Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ: EA) celebrated its players with all-new game announcements, gameplay debuts, the arrival of its games on more platforms than ever before, and a first-ever look at what the company’s best-in-class studios are preparing for the next generation of video game consoles. Apex Legends™, which has been a runaway hit since its surprise launch last year will welcome even more players when it launches on Steam and Nintendo Switch™ with cross-play support this fall. EA Play Live also saw the worldwide gameplay debut of Star Wars™: Squadrons, the brand-new starfigther experience from Motive Studios and Lucasfilm, complete with a single player story and 5v5 multiplayer space battles.
The full list of announcements including links to trailers and assets can be found below:
Apex Legends| See the Trailer
Apex Legends’ Season 5 has the highest level of per-play engagement seen to date, the highest daily retention of any season and the largest number of new players since Season 1. When Apex Legends launches on Steam and Switch with cross-play support this fall, the game will welcome even more new players to the battle.
During EA Play Live, the team at Respawn also unveiled that the Lost Treasures Collection Event will start June 23. The event features a new mode, limited time exclusives and a new Town Takeover — Crypto’s Map Room. Players can see the return of the game’s sniper and shotgun only mode – Armed and Dangerous – with a few twists such as Evo Armor and an all-new piece of loot, Mobile Respawn Beacons.
The Sims™ 4 The Sims, created by Maxis, has always empowered players to express themselves through the Sims they create, the stories they tell, and the worlds they design. The Sims 4 plus all its post-launch packs are now available to even more players via Steam. The life simulation game has seen more than 2.5 million new players join the community in the past two months and has also seen a peak high of nearly 10 million playing the game monthly in the past quarter. The team has been humbled that the game has served as a source of great fun and joy for so many players, who are celebrating life’s biggest moments with their loved ones virtually, recreating their friends and family, and special events like birthdays, graduations and even weddings.
More Games; More Platforms This year, players can expect to see more EA on more platforms than ever before. Joining the critically acclaimed titles Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Command & Conquer™ Remastered Collection are dozens of other titles such as The Sims 4, Titanfall™ 2, A Way Out and Dead Space™ 3 which are also available today. Later this summer, EA Access, powered by great games and member benefits, will be making its way to Steam – the first subscription to arrive on the platform.
Seven new games will also be releasing on Nintendo Switch over the next 12 months. Burnout™ Paradise: Remastered will be available tomorrow, June 19th, followed by Apex Legends and FIFA 21 in the fall.
Cross-play support will also be available on Apex Legends,Rocket Arena and Star Wars: Squadrons, joining the already supported Need for Speed™ Heat.
EA Originals | In its continued dedication to elevating bold independent game studios, three games are set to be published under the EA Originals label: Final Strike Games’ Rocket Arena, Hazelight Studios’ It Takes Two and Zoink’s Lost in Random.
Rocket Arena is a new kind of hero arena shooter where players master the art of the rocket through unique, customizable play styles and fast-paced combat that reinvents classic rockets-only mayhem. Players can experience Rocket Arena on July 14, 2020 when the game launches with cross-play on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Origin and Steam.
It Takes Two, due out in 2021, is a co-op action adventure platformer from Hazelight, developer of the critically acclaimed and award-winning A Way Out. Zoink’s Lost in Random, a gothic fairytale action-adventure with a very modern message, is set in a twisted dystopia where uncertainty and chaos are feared. Lost in Random releases in 2021 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Origin and Steam.
Star Wars™: Squadrons | Check out Gameplay
Motive Studios and Lucasfilm showcased a first look into Star Wars™: Squadrons gameplay with a brand new six-minute video. Revealed earlier in the week, Star Wars: Squadrons is an immersive, first-person space dogfighting experience set in the beloved Star Wars™ galaxy. The game will feature thrilling 5v5 multiplayer dogfights, monumental fleet battles, and an original story set during the final days of the Galactic Empire and the rise of the New Republic after the events of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™. Star Wars: Squadrons will launch October 2, 2020 on the PlayStation®4, Xbox One, PC via Origin™, Steam and the Epic Games Store, and will be playable via Virtual Reality (VR) on PlayStation 4 and PC with cross-play support.
EA SPORTS MADDEN NFL 21| See the Trailer
This year Madden NFL 21 goes all out to bring players closer to the gridiron than ever before with fresh new features, innovative gameplay enhancements and will deliver distinct football experiences across current and next generation platforms. Madden NFL 21 will be available worldwide August 28, 2020 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC via Origin and Steam.
EA Access and Origin Access members will be able to try the game starting August 21st; Origin Access Premier members will also have full access to the game on PC starting that day. All Access* members will continue to receive on-going benefits in Madden NFL throughout the season. Madden NFL will come to Google Stadia this winter and Madden NFL 21 Mobile launches August 6th with a brand-new app.
Through the EA SPORTS Dual Entitlement offer, players can upgrade Madden NFL 21 on Xbox One to Xbox Series X or Madden NFL 21 on PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 at no additional cost, introducing new features unavailable to the prior generation. Offer exceptions apply. Physical discs cannot currently be used to upgrade to discless consoles. Visit ea.com/nextlevel for more information.
EA SPORTS FIFA 21 | See the Trailer
This year, fans of EA SPORTS FIFA can unlock new innovations powered by PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Go from visual to visceral with blazing fast load times, deferred lighting and rendering, enhanced animation technology, off-ball humanisation, and more. FIFA 21 will launch worldwide on October 9, 2020 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam and Origin – and will come to Google Stadia this winter. EA Access and Origin Access Basic members will be able to try the game starting October 1st, and Origin Access Premier members will get full access to play. All Access* members will continue to receive on-going benefits in FIFA throughout the season. Fans can also pre-order FIFA 21 to get early access to the game along with other incentives, more info on all the pre-order offers is available here.
EA SPORTS FIFA 21 will offer Dual Entitlement – meaning players can upgrade their copy from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, or from Xbox One to Xbox Series X at no extra cost. Offer exceptions apply. Physical discs cannot currently be used to upgrade to discless consoles. Visit ea.com/nextlevel for more information.
Next Generation EA’s best-in-class studios are working on a number of games powered by the next generation technology of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, creating new experiences and new stories. Criterion, known for how their games feel, will seamlessly immerse players into a race in a matter of seconds. BioWare™ creates worlds where players become the hero of their own story. DICE, who set the bar for excellence in audio and visual, are creating epic battles at a scale and fidelity unlike ever before. Motive Montreal are working on a highly ambitious and innovative new game that puts the power and creativity in player’s hands, an experience not possible without next generation technology.
Skate Skate is back! In response to the voices of incredibly passionate fans for nearly a decade, Chief Studios Officer, Laura Miele, left one last surprise for players. Cuz Parry and Deran Chung, the game’s Game Director and Creative Director respectively, shared that while this is just the beginning and there is a long way to go, work on the next evolution in the Skate franchise has begun.
CONDITIONS, LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS APPLY. SEE ea.com/ea-access/terms AND origin.com/store/origin-access/terms FOR DETAILS. RECURRING REWARDS OFFERED ARE BY TITLE AND REQUIRE AN ACTIVE SUBSCRIPTION ON THE LAST DAY OF THE MONTH FOR NEXT RECURRING REWARD TO BE AVAILABLE IN-GAME THE FOLLOWING MONTH.
About Electronic Arts Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers.
In fiscal year 2020, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $5.5 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, Madden NFL, Need for Speed™, Titanfall™ and Plants vs. Zombies™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.
Those who want to see a bit more about what Bandai Namco’s new game, Scarlet Nexus, will have to offer will be happy to hear that the company has not only released a new trailer showing off some animation footage but the company also debuted a bit of gameplay footage as well during a livestream event and both of these videos can be found below.
In Scarlet Nexus, players take on the role of Yuito Sumeragi, a fresh recruit to the Other Suppression Force, a group designed to eliminate deranged mutants that began appearing in the world in the distant future. Currently Bandai Namco is planning on releasing the game sometime in the future where it will be available on the Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.
Final Strike Games’ Rocket Arena, Hazelight Studios’ It Takes Two and Zoink’s Lost in Random Revealed at EA Play Live 2020
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – June 19, 2020 – Today, during EA Play Live, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) revealed three new EA Originals games, and confirmed a new partnership with Final Strike Games. Hazelight Studios’ It Takes Two, Zoink’s Lost in Random and Final Strike Games’ Rocket Arena will be published under the EA Originals Label, which was established to work with the best, boldest and most passionate independent studios across the world. EA also revealed that an upcoming team-based action game from NY based Velan Studios will be built using the developer’s new game engine under the EA Originals banner.
“We recognized the inspiring vision, talent and innovation coming from these independent studios and how that will become amazing game experiences for our players across the world, wherever they choose to play”, said Steve Pointon, SVP 3rd Party Content & Development at Electronic Arts. “The EA Originals label is all about delighting all of our players with stunning and diverse games coming from the very best and boldest independent studios across the world and supporting that talent to help realize their vision.”
Rocket Arena | View Trailer
Developed by Seattle based Final Strike Games, a veteran-led multiplayer specialist studio, Rocket Arena is a newly evolved cross-play hero arena shooter where players and teams master the art of the rocket through a roster of diverse heroes, customizable play styles and highly competitive action. Set in the vibrant World of Crater, Rocket Arena introduces new blast and recovery mechanics, powerful rocket launchers that can be used in combat or to propel heroes around the map and signature character abilities to create a completely new shooter experience. The game will also feature regular seasonal events packed with free content, including new heroes, maps and in-game events. The first season kicks off July 28, just two weeks after launch. Players can experience Rocket Arena on July 14, 2020 when the game launches with cross-play on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Origin and Steam.
“Rocket Arena is a celebration of our team’s experience and love of working on multiplayer shooters. We’re excited to have our uncompromised vision for the game be realized with the support of EA Partners and for everyone to start playing it next month.” – Kevin Franklin, Co-Founder of Final Strike Games
It Takes Two | View Vision Trailer
It Takes Two is the next IP from the critically-acclaimed Stockholm based studio behind A Way Out, which was also published under the EA Originals label. Under the leadership of multi BAFTA award-winning game director Josef Fares, Hazelight Studios is setting out to deliver a visionary game that reinvents the genre, taking players on a wild and wondrous adventure together. Launching in 2021, Josef Fares outlines his vision for the title as a uniquely varied co-op game that takes audiences through an emotional journey in a fantastical world.
“It Takes Two is a crazy beautiful world, unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. We can’t wait for everyone to experience the magic of our co-op gameplay that disrupts everything gamers typically expect from a platformer game.” – Josef Fares, Founder of Hazelight
Lost in Random | View Trailer
Gothenburg based studio Zoink’s Lost in Random is a gothic fairytale action-adventure, with a very modern message. As another new IP set in a twisted dystopia where uncertainty and chaos are feared, the game follows Even, a courageous young girl, and her living dice companion, Dicey. Together, the two embark on a perilous journey where they must learn to embrace the unknown and play the hand they’ve been dealt, in a bid to break the curse of Random. Players can play Lost in Random in 2021 when the game releases on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Origin and Steam.
“Everyone can relate to feeling helpless about juggling all the randomness and chaos that occurs in their life. With Lost in Random, we hope to transport our players to an alternate world where they can find power in that randomness.” – Klaus Lyngeled, CEO & Game Director of Zoink
For more information and to stay up to date on games from the EA Originals label, visit www.ea.com/ea-originals. To learn more about EA Partners and their approach to supporting independent studios, visit www.ea.com/partners.
About Electronic Arts Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices, and personal computers.
In fiscal year 2020, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $5.5 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, Madden NFL, Need for Speed™, Titanfall™ and Plants vs. Zombies™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.
Maxis, The Sims, EA SPORTS, Battlefield, Apex Legends, Need for Speed, Titanfall and Plants vs. Zombies are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. John Madden, NFL and FIFA are the property of their respective owners and used with permission. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
A first series of four iconic characters from fan favourite games will release on August 27 and is now available for preorder
Sydney, AUSTRALIA — June 19th, 2020 — Today, Ubisoft introduced Ubisoft Heroes, a brand-new set of chibi figurines inspired by famous heroes from the Ubisoft worlds. Following the success of the Six Collection chibi edition, The Ubisoft Heroes collection will be offered in several different series of ten centimetre tall chibi figurines available[i] through Ubisoft Store and regular distribution channels. The first series of Ubisoft Heroes can already be preordered at a RRP price of AU$24.95 and will be available from August 27th, 2020. This first series will include 4 iconic characters:
[i] Ubisoft Heroes will be available in Australia, Benelux, China, France, Germany, Hong-Kong, Italy, Japan, Mena, Nordics, Poland, Russia, Spain, Thailand and United-Kingdom.
Ezio Auditore from Assassin’s Creed® has been faithfully reproduced with all the key elements that made his legend. From the iconic Assassin’s hood to the lethal hidden blades, everything has been added in order to make the most accurate chibi figurine of Ezio, available in regular and in a Ubisoft store exclusive Eagle Vision edition.
Vaas Montenegro, the most dangerous and unstable character of Far Cry® 3 has been brought back to life. From the casual position to the firmly held gun, through scars, tattoos, piercings and dark rings, this Vaas chibi feels like the true villain here.
Nomad, the leader of the Ghost Team from Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Breakpoint will also be part of this adventure. With his striking presence and his steady gaze, the lieutenant colonel of the famous Elite US Special Operations Unit is a must-have chibi.
Finally, Rabbids and Sam Fisher decided to team-up in an exclusive chibi figurine. And when the craziness of a Rabbid meets the seriousness of CIA agent Sam Fisher, this leads to comical situations. This Rabbid has dressed up exactly like Sam Fisher…except for his gun, replaced by a plunger.
Ubicollectibles is a branch of Ubisoft that is composed of a team of genuine video game and geek culture fans who bring to life a wide range of premium, limited-edition collectible products. The Ubicollectibles items are meticulously crafted in close collaboration with the studios to appeal to the fans of Ubisoft’s popular brands. For further information, please visit facebook.com/ubicollectibles.
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.
Sydney, Australia, June 19th, 2020 – The video game Desperados III has launched quite successfully on PC, Xbox One™ and PlayStation®4. Gaming Press and players alike have been very positive about the game – and today, we have a little something for all pen & paper gamers out there, who want to start a RPG adventure in the wild Wild West.
Mimimi Games, THQ Nordic and Pegasus Games are happy to announce the Official Desperados Pen & Paper RPG which is available right now to download and completely free. If you have no clue yet, what a Pen & Paper is all about or how this one in particular plays, we have a nice introduction for you from the fabulous Becca Scott.
Caught your interest? Gather some friends, find a table and download the Pen & Paper RPG here:
And if you haven’t heard a word about the video game Desperados III yet, make sure to check this out:
Free Demo available! Can’t wait to try Desperados III for yourself? Well, here is your chance: A free demo with two and a half levels from our story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game is now available on Steam, for Xbox and on GOG.com. The free demo for PS4 will follow soon. Check it out and see if Desperados III will become your favourite game of the season.
The countryside passes by without the least sign of change, accompanied only by the wheels’ monotonous rattle on the rails. Noon has come; relentlessly the sun is blazing down from high above. Then, the eye distinguishes a solitary horseman on the horizon, and only a few seconds later a second one. From both sides, more and more horsemen are heading towards the train.
Welcome to the world of Desperados. Based on the award-winning video game franchise, this classic tabletop RPG aims to combine the best of both worlds: the challenging, tactical encounters of Desperados III and the freedom of choice and immersion one can only achieve with pen and paper.
The Wild West is a dangerous place; only the best will live long enough to give rise to their own legend. This PDF contains everything you need to become one of them:
Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. In this long-awaited prequel to the beloved classic Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive, John Cooper will join forces with the runaway bride Kate, the shady hitman Doc McCoy, the giant trapper Hector, and Isabelle, a mysterious lady from New Orleans. On Cooper’s quest for redemption, his adventures lead him and his gang from rural towns, over swamps and riverbanks, and finally to a dramatic showdown worthy of Wild West legends.
Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol. Combine your team’s special skills to overcome each tough challenge in your own style.
Features
Play five unique characters, each with a very particular set of skills
Experience true freedom of choice with countless different ways to overcome any obstacle
Defeat large groups of enemies with careful planning and execution
Witness the glory of classic Wild West scenarios like frontier towns, mysterious swamps, sprawling modern cities, and many more
Choose between non-lethal and deadly attacks, stealth and blazing guns
Adjust the game to your playstyle with various difficulty settings and special replay challenges
The Showdown mode allows you to pause the game anytime and react to ambushes or surprise attacks
About Mimimi Games Mimimi Games was founded by Dominik Abé and Johannes Roth in 2008. The independent, award-winning development studio consists of about 25 employees and is based in Munich. As core studio Mimimi develops for PC as well as consoles and breathed new life into the real-time tactics genre with their title Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun in 2016. Currently, Mimimi is working on Desperados III.
Koch Media’s console clout supports NCSOFT’s first multi-platform game
Sydney, Australia – 19th June, 2020 – FUSER™, the next evolution of interactive music game for PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC, will hit retail shelves across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Oceania thanks to a distribution deal between NCSOFT and Koch Media. Developed by Harmonix, creators of the Rock Band™ and Dance Central™ video game franchises, FUSER puts players in control of the music, where they can fuse together elements from hit songs by some of the world’s top artists. FUSER will release this fall.
FUSER requires no additional peripherals to play – as an immersive music sandbox, players will perform and create custom mixes as a headlining DJ at a virtual music festival. The physical release of the game will be supported by Koch Media’s experienced retail marketing and distribution teams across its local offices.
“As a game that celebrates all aspects of music and music festivals, Europe is a huge target market for FUSER,” said Randall Price, senior vice president of publishing at NCSOFT. “As NCSOFT expands into global multiplatform releases, we sought out Koch Media for their extensive experience, reach, and localized approach to the many different EMEA regions for distribution and channel marketing.”
Dr. Klemens Kundratitz, CEO at Koch Media GmbH added: “NCSOFT has an exemplary track record in the online PC games space and we have been privileged to work with them on the Guild Wars franchise in various territories for many years. So it’s an honor to now partner with them again as they transition to multiplatform releases. Our extensive network of physical publishing teams at Koch are amazed by FUSER’s potential and we can’t wait to help bring this game to market.”
Keep track of the latest developments on FUSER by visiting www.FUSER.com.
About NCSOFT
NCSOFT, headquartered in Pangyo, Korea, is the world’s premier publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online games, including the critically acclaimed Aion®, Blade & Soul®, Lineage®, and Guild Wars® franchises. NCSOFT West is a division of NCSOFT that holds operating responsibilities for North America, Europe, South America, and Australia/New Zealand. More information can be found at www.ncsoft.com.
About Koch Media
Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (games, films and software). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe, North America and Australia. The Koch Media group has more than 20 years of experience in the digital media business, and has risen to become the number one publishing partner in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Codemasters, Kaspersky Labs, Konami, Koei Tecmo, Milestone, Sega, Square Enix, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarter in Höfen, Austria Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux, Australia, Czech Republic and the United States.
All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.
About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc.
Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Boston, MA, and established in 1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking music-oriented video games. Harmonix was founded to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music and has pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the US. For more information, please visit www.harmonixmusic.com.
Many improvements have been made to narration, UI, player choice and more since PAX East
DUBLIN — June 18, 2020 — Larian Studios has talked more about Baldur’s Gate 3 today just ahead of D&D Live 2020: Roll w/ Advantage. Game Director Swen Vincke delivered a new look at gameplay while breaking down the results of months of iteration in a community livestream, showing off many of the content improvements and additions the team has made since PAX East 2020, some of which were made based on direct feedback from fans.
Last weekend during the Guerrilla Collective showcase, the team announced that the anticipated August 2020 early access release of Baldur’s Gate 3 is on track, despite setbacks caused by COVID-19. A community update video released last Saturday gives context about the current state of development and paved the way for today’s presentation.
Here’s some of the new changes and content shown in the stream:
The narrator that will lead players through the game has changed to present tense/second-person narration.
Changes have been made to the initiative system. Previous gameplay showed the side initiative, which has evolved over the past month. Characters with similar individual initiative can now be grouped together automatically, allowing players to try out combinations and align their attacks in a group initiative system. Other characters and enemies will have individual initiative.
Vincke showed the inspiration system for the first time. Inspiration points allow the player to reroll one of their dice — a very valuable tool for when the roll of the dice decides life and death. These points are awarded to the player for finding special solutions during their playthrough.
Reactivity to the player character: Vincke played as a custom character elf, showcasing how the world reacts to who you are and, more importantly, which decisions you have made in the past.
Between the original announcement a year ago and what was shown today prior to D&D Live 2020, Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming into shape, one which will continue to evolve as Larian works directly with the community during its early access campaign. The team is now fully focused on getting ready for the early access release in (maybe!) August 2020. Larian will have more to announce about the date, content and details of early access as August approaches.
Paws and Soul: First Step is a free story introduction to the upcoming spiritual adventure game, Paws and Soul that will launch on Steam on July 16th. Download the First Step from Steam today and explore the mystery of reincarnation, rebirth, and karma.
Embark on a unique, spiritual journey through the ups and downs of life. Once human now reborn as a wolf, experience a thought-provoking story that will allow you to discover your past, and what happened before your life on four paws started. Find out how the lives of wolf and man are connected, reveal the secret of reincarnation, rebirth, and karma, and get ready for an unexpected ending.
Paws and Soul is a TPP spiritual adventure game that will allow you to experience your past life through the eyes of a wolf. Explore the magical, fairytale-like forest filled with glowing mushrooms, totems, and mysterious runes. Look for clues about who you once were when you were still roaming the earth standing on two feet, following the trail of a mystery that unfolds in front of your wet, wolf nose. Explore and find bonus stories about the people you once knew, hidden in the depths of this vivid forest. Paws and Soul is the perfect way to relax and forget about the world as you dive into its meditative atmosphere.
PAWS AND SOUL MAIN FEATURES
Become familiar with the Buddhist ideas of rebirth and karma.
Embark on a spiritual journey through the ups and downs of life.
Collect clues and memories to discover the mystery of your past existence.
Explore the vibrant colors blooming from the magical forest around you.
Enjoy a meditative atmosphere brought by the peace and beauty of surroundings that will help to put your mind at ease.
Immerse yourself in the amazing soundtrack that helps to perfectly create this unique experience.
Paws and Soul will launch on Steam on July 16th, however, Paws and Soul: First Step is the free introduction to the full game, and is available now for you to download from Steam.
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