A Norse tale that will take you to hell and back from the makers of Manual Samuel

Hamar, Norway – June 12th 2020 – Norway-based developer Perfectly Paranormal is pleased to announce that their new body desecration puzzle-platformer Helheim Hassle is coming to Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PC via Steam on Tuesday, August 18th; with a PlayStation 4 version coming a little later. 

Helheim Hassle is a comedic yet macabre narrative adventure game, from the same universe as previous hit Manual Samuel, that is as much about friendship as it is about body parts. You play as Bjørn, a pacifist Viking who hates the idea of dying and going to Valhalla (who then ends up dying and getting taken to Valhalla) as he seeks to negotiate his way out while helping the mysterious Pesto on a quest to retrieve a certain magical item… In return, Pesto will try to grant Bjørn a permanent residence in Helheim – what a hassle! 

Players will be tasked with completing up to 70 quests over 14 levels, requiring the use of all manner of different body part combos to complete the game’s unique puzzle-platforming challenges. On this adventure, players will come into contact with 80 different characters from all walks of life (and death) ranging from frustrated god souls, bear ghosts, dragons, elves, dwarves and blue-collar goblins; all voiced by 24 professional voice actors delivering 3,700 lines of spoken dialogue!

“We are so excited to finally be able to reveal the release date for Helheim Hassle,” said Ozan, Project Leader from Perfectly Paranormal. “This has been a very odd year for us and the rest of the world, but hey I guess oddness is our speciality! We hope our wacky game with its body desecrating mechanics and crazy characters brings some light-hearted fun to players on August 18th.”

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About Perfectly Paranormal
Perfectly Paranormal is a ragtag team of misfits based in Norway that just wants to make games and trouble! And we are all out of trouble! Our mission is to build an exciting universe filled with colourful characters, magic and divine problems only elaborate gameplay mechanics can solve. 

Codemasters® today focuses on F1^® 2020’s new split-screen mode from Circuit de Gilles-Villeneuve. Ahead of this weekend’s final Virtual Grand Prix before the new season gets underway, the three-lap race, featuring both Valtteri Bottas’ Mercedes and Lance Stroll’s Racing Point, was recorded by the F1^® 2020 development team.

The Canadian Grand Prix has been a staple of the F1^® calendar since the late ‘60s, with Circuit de Gilles-Villeneuve holding the mantle in almost every F1^® season since 1978. The circuit features some of the heaviest braking zones around with a long straight before the hairpin on turn 10 and the famous final chicane beside the wall of champions on the start/finish straight.

For more social play with friends, two-player split-screen makes a welcome return to F1^® 2020. Captured in-game, the race shows several corner adjustments and aesthetic changes made to the Montreal track.

This Sunday, June 14, F1^® drivers, including George Russell who’s looking to secure the Virtual Grand Prix Championship, return for the final Virtual Grand Prix on F1^® 2019. The live broadcast starts at 6pm BST (3am AEST) on the official Formula 1^® YouTube, Twitch, Weibo, and Facebook channels alongside several international broadcast partners.

F1^® 2020 will be released on Friday 10 July 2020 for PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, Windows PC (via Steam), and Google Stadia. Players who purchase the Michael Schumacher Deluxe Edition will receive exclusive content and three days early access.

For future news and details on all the new features follow Formula 1 game website and social channels on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.

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ABOUT CODEMASTERS:

Codemasters (AIM:CDM) is an award-winning British video game developer and publisher with over 30 years of heritage. The company specialises in high-quality racing games including DiRT, GRID, and the BAFTA award-winning official F1® series of videogames.

In November 2019 Codemasters acquired Slightly Mad Studios, creators and developers of award-winning IP including the Project CARS franchise.

For more information on Codemasters’ product portfolio, please visit www.codemasters.com. Join in the conversation with @codemasters on Twitter or Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/codemasters.

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All other copyrights or trade marks are the property of their respective owners and are being used under license. Developed and published by Codemasters.

YOOZOO Games, Shanghai — 12.06.2020 | League of Angels III levels up again this month with another exciting expansion, Netherworld Invasion. League of Angels III fans will also be able to look forward to a new real-time PvP mode in Nether Wars.

In this month’s new expansion, there are several worldly updates to look out for: Hero Ascend is a new feature system to help players upgrade their character. Players will be able to enhance their main character into a Hero, bringing both significant BR and fully increased character attributes.

In addition to this, players will still be able to unlock Shaedra, the elder of the Dragon Parliament and the Queen of the Black Dragon race this month. With fighting skills as fiery as the crown she wears, she is an Iron and Blood Attacker with the power to repel damage reduction. Enemies better watch their backs …

The developers of League of Angels III have also rolled out an impressive roster of new items, including new Companions, new Charms, a new outfit, and a new Relic.

Finally, in an enhanced gaming experience, new real-time PvP mode, Nether Wars, assigns players into two teams with up to 12 players. It’s an intense 6v6 fight for glory! The rules are simple; defeat the monsters or your enemies to loot certain items. Then use said items to attack enemies’ camp! Ready for a fight?  * * *
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About YOOZOO Games
YOOZOO Games is a global entertainment company specializing in game development and distribution. The company is headquartered in Shanghai with offices across Asia, Europe, and the US. Since its founding in 2009, YOOZOO has forged a strong global distribution network and launched over 40 highly successful titles including Game of Thrones Winter is Coming, the League of Angels series and Saint Seiya Awakening: Knights of the Zodiac.
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THE REBOOT OF THE CLASSIC GAME SERIES LANDS ON THE EPIC GAMES STORE TODAY

Osaka, Japan, June 11, 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 is available now for PC via the Epic Games Store at an MSRP of $49.99. PC gamers will now be able to cut into the competition right from their computer chairs along with the DLC content included in the season passes.

      Watch the SAMURAI SHODOWN Epic Games Store launch trailer here

“SAMURAI SHODOWN has a long legacy of being a multi-platform fighting game, that no matter what system you own, you can become a fan of the franchise. This is core to the series, so it was very important for us that the latest entry come to the PC, and we are ecstatic that we have finally achieved this milestone,” says SAMURAI SHODOWN director Nobuyuki Kuroki.

For nearly 30 years, SAMURAI SHODOWN has been a cornerstone of the fighting game market, and in 2019, made its glorious return to modern- consoles. The game features 13 original fighters, such as HAOHMARU, a fan favorite and a swordsman with no loyalties. In addition to three brand-new characters added to the SAMURAI SHODOWN universe, players can also play as fan-favorite SHIZUMARU HISAME, famous for being the protagonist in SAMURAI SHODOWN III. Players take on these characters with the mission of reforming Japan as the land remains beset by fire, ruin, and famine, all while a sinister cloud darkens the air. The DLC available for the game includes two sets of four characters, one of which has yet to be revealed! 

Key Features

• DIVERSE CHARACTERS: Take control of 16+ warriors from all over the world!
• UNIQUE COMBAT: Classic SAMURAI SHODOWN concepts like the Rage Gauge, Lightning Blade, and Super Special Moves make their return!
• NEXT LEVEL GRAPHICS: The PC version of SAMURAI SHODOWN will enhance the gorgeous design of the game like never before!
• NEW MODES: Utilizing deep learning AI technology, players can face off against a ghost character that adapts to their play style for the ultimate challenge!

About SNK
Founded in 1978 as Shin Nihon Kikaku, SNK is a world-renowned publisher and developer of numerous video games including smash-hit franchises such as Metal Slug and The King of Fighters. They are also the creator of the beloved line of NEOGEO consoles. In recent years, they have revitalized their classic franchises with titles such as THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV and continued with the reboot of SAMURAI SHODOWN.

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DEVELOPER NOVAQUARK RELEASES NEW TRAILER SHOWCASING DEPTH AND SCALE OF SPACE COMBAT

Montreal, Canada, June 11, 2020 — Novaquark, the studio behind massive sci-fi MMO Dual Universe, has released a brand new trailer showcasing never-before-seen footage of Dual Universe’s unique PvP gameplay.

Today’s trailer emphasizes how Dual Universe’s PvP battles will rely on both brain and brawn. An excellent grasp on ship construction (or the means to buy the best ships from the best ship makers) will be just as necessary as being able to maneuver swiftly on the battlefield. Ship size, materials, and weapon and damage types will all play a critical role throughout the course of conflict. Battles, which are based on a lock-and-fire mechanism, will range in scale from small skirmishes between individuals to large-scale warfare between organizations.

“With Dual Universe’s PvP, we have tried to do something really unique and innovative, leveraging the potential of our voxel engine, and first-person immersion inside potentially very large ships,” said CEO Jean-Christophe Baillie. “Fans will have to rely on both their design  and combat skill in order to stake a claim for themselves in battle. It’s all about strategy and planning, teamwork and coordination, just like real life, large-scale naval battles.”

The trailer also showcases the game’s real-time voxel damage, where player-built ships sustain damage depending on the flow of battle, and battleship crews, where every squad or organization member has a role to play in combat. Novaquark has stated that more details and information regarding PvP will be unveiled in the coming weeks.

Sci-fi fans who enjoyed today’s trailer can jump into Dual Universe right now for $60 USD / €60. Check out the game’s website for more information, or to purchase your pledge pack. Dual Universe’s Beta launch is expected to release this summer, with the full game arriving in 2021.

About Novaquark
Novaquark’s goal is to create the first virtual online civilization, enabling potentially millions of players to shape and share a metaverse of their own, together, at a scale never seen before. A world with meaning, where everything you do matters and has a permanent impact. Novaquark, composed of veterans from Sony, Apple, CCP Games, Epic Games and Bioware, is on a mission to bring a new generation of MMO through science, expertise and technological innovation.

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Game site: https://www.dualthegame.com
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Lesquin, France, June 11, 2020 – NACON and Cyanide are pleased to release a cinematic trailer for Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood, which introduces the world the game takes place in.
 
Watch the cinematic trailer for Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood now:

The video conveys the depth and complexity of the hero’s story and highlights the aggressive exploitation of nature by humans.

Cahal has one goal: to rescue his daughter. But to accomplish this he must also confront the deadly threat of a corrupt corporation that is poisoning the world:  Endron, a petroleum subsidiary of the megacorporation Pentex.

Because Cahal can transform into a wolf, he can see what common mortals can’t and therefore exposes the true, corrupt nature of Endron and its devastating operations. Faced with its wanton destruction of nature, concealed by the hypocrisy of a “greenwashing” advertising campaign, the rage within Cahal – one of the game’s core mechanics – transforms him into a werewolf so he can wage war against corrupting supernatural forces.

Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood is the first action-RPG game adapted from the eponymous horror franchise. Mature, brutal, and complex, it invites the player to embody Cahal throughout his quest of bloody redemption. He’ll play an essential role in the great war led by the Garous against Pentex, whose activities are devastating the natural world.
 
Meet us at NACON CONNECT on July 7 to discover the first gameplay trailer of Werewolf : The Apocalypse – Earthblood

About NACON
NACON is a company of the BIGBEN Group founded in 2019 to optimize its know-how through strong synergies in the video game market. By bringing together its 8 development studios, the publishing of AA video games, the design and distribution of premium gaming devices, NACON focuses 20 years of expertise at the service of players. This new unified business unit strengthens NACON’s position in the market, enables it to innovate by creating new unique competitive advantages and achieve its ambition to become one of the world’s leading players in gaming. https://www.nacongaming.com/

About Cyanide
Cyanide is a French video game development studio created in 2000 and based in Nanterre. It has two subsidiaries located in Montreal and Bordeaux. The studio is known for its sports games, such as the popular PC series Cycling Manager and its console version, Tour de France. Cyanide is also the author of Blood Bowl (Sport/Fantasy, 2009), the adaptation of the famous Games Workshop board game; Game of Thrones (RPG, 2012); Styx: Master of Shadows and the sequel Styx: Shards of Darkness (Infiltration, 2014/2017); and Call of Cthulhu, a game adapted from the tormented world of HP Lovecraft (investigative RPG, 2018). More information can be found at www.cyanide-studio.com

About World of Darkness
World of Darkness is a transmedia entertainment brand encompassing a number of modern fantasy horror franchises, including Vampire: The Masquerade, Werewolf: The Apocalypse, and more. Through tabletop roleplaying games, video games, board games, literature, comic books, and more, these franchises tell mature stories in a dark supernatural fantasy layered over our modern world. Since 1991, World of Darkness has defined monster-perspective entertainment for a generation of fans. For more information visit www.worldofdarkness.com.    

The game’s latest free content updateprovides a demanding, high-level challenge for all players. Plus, a new patch modifies Mayhem Mode 2.0, Borderlands 3’s end-game levelling system.

Takedown at the Guardian Breach – a new endgame gauntlet designed to put your skills and gear to the ultimate test – is now available as a free addition to the Borderlands® 3 base game.

This new Takedown is an extreme challenge that scales to the number of players in your party but is intended to push a full party of four levelled-up Vault Hunters to the limit. Together you’ll undertake a reconnaissance mission to the planet of Minos Prime to locate the source of a mysterious Guardian signal. Upon arrival, you’ll be besieged by a sect of rogue Guardians who have irrevocably transformed Minos Prime.

Along with new enemies, low-gravity platforming sections, and environmental puzzles, you’ll have to overcome both a miniboss and a final boss encounter. Should you survive, you’ll be rewarded with a host of new items, including themed weapons, gear, and collectible cosmetics. For screenshots and other assets, please visit newsroom.2k.com. Need more details? Then check out this detailed explainer article.

Please note that due to complications related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, French voice-overs will not be available for Takedown at the Guardian Breach at launch but will be added at a later date.

Today also marks the beginning of Phase 1 in the Borderlands 3 development team’s plan to fine-tune Mayhem Mode 2.0, Borderlands 3’s end-game levelling system. Phase 1 focuses on Mayhem Level stat scaling and gear changes but also brings with it several quality-of-life updates.

To learn more about Mayhem 2.0 and the team’s plans to fine-tune the experience, please refer to this blog. You can also catch developers Graeme Timmins and Grant Kao discussing Mayhem 2.0 on this week’s episode of The Bordercast over on the Borderlands Twitch channel.

Later this month on June 25, you’ll get to embark on a wild new adventure filled with frontier justice in Bounty of Blood, Borderlands 3’s third paid campaign add-on. Click here to see the brand new Bounty of Blood gameplay that premiered just yesterday.

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

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NBA 2K21 Debuts Stunning Teaser Trailer Running In-Engine on PlayStation™ 5

2K today debuted a jaw-dropping teaser trailer of NBA 2K21 running in-engine on PlayStation™ 5 (PS5) during PS5’s Future of Gaming event. The first 2K title to be shown on next-gen hardware, NBA 2K21 is being built from the ground-up to fully utilize the incredible power, speed and technology of the PlayStation 5 and promises to be the premier sports gaming experience, and a standout visual showcase for the next generation of gaming.

“New console launches are few and far between, and we’re incredibly excited to show a sneak peek at what our fans can look forward to from NBA 2K21 running on next-gen hardware,” stated Melissa Bell, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing at 2K. “Today’s showing is just a glimpse of how our team is building the future of gaming with NBA 2K21, and how we’re creating the most realistic sports simulation on the planet – a must-have title for sports fans and gamers alike this year.”

The full-length trailer, released by 2K following the event, features NBA star Zion Williamson and co-founder of Visual Concepts Greg Thomas highlighting the next-gen console’s ability to deliver lightning-fast load times and incredibly realistic visuals, capable of showcasing the legends of today with the technology of tomorrow. Zion is also shown demonstrating his handles before executing a backboard-shattering dunk – all captured in-engine with tremendous visual fidelity, bringing NBA 2K21’s basketball simulation even closer to real life. 

“From graphics as in-your-face as Zion’s dunk to almost unrecognizable loading speeds of less than two seconds, NBA 2K21 for next gen is poised to shatter all our previous notions of what this franchise can deliver,” said Thomas. ”With 2K21, we’ve got something that merges incredible graphic capabilities with new in-game opportunities to reset the sports sim standard.”

“I’m hyped by how realistic the next gen gameplay is and how accurately it captures my looks and playing style,” stated New Orleans Pelicans’ Zion Williamson. “It’s mind blowing to see what 2K has created with NBA 2K21. I can’t wait to see what else NBA 2K21 has in store.”

For next-gen, NBA 2K21 will feature drastically improved load speeds, visual fidelity on an unmatched level and an unrivalled breadth of content for basketball fans and players. Fans can expect new game features, game modes, brand partnerships, social events, in-game experiences and a brand new soundtrack that will break records for the largest in-game collection of music ever in any video game.  These updates and more will set the bar for sports simulation games when the game debuts this Spring.

Burnout Paradise Remastered Gameplay Trailer

Burnout Paradise Remastered is coming to Nintendo Switch on June 19, providing fans the ultimate driving playground to play at home or on-the-go. In anticipation of its upcoming launch, EA has released a brand new trailer, giving racers a sneak peek at the full-throttle 60 FPS graphics.

Burnout Paradise Remastered is the definitive Burnout Paradise experience, delivering the complete original game and eight high-octane DLC packs including Cops and Robbers pack, Legendary Cars, Burnout Bikes, and Big Surf Island. Racers can smash through traffic and rule the roads in adrenaline-fuelled online multiplayer with up to eight other players, or pass the controller (or console!) in local party play. Optimized for the Nintendo Switch with a range of technological enhancements, players will race and rampage through the open world in 60 glorious frames per second, along with high-resolution textures, and pinch-and-pull map controls.

Racers can inch closer to the starting line by pre-ordering the game here.

Grand Theft Auto V Coming to New Generation Consoles in 2021

Expanded and Enhanced with New Features and Content

As recently revealed at Sony’s PlayStation 5 digital event, the adventures of Michael, Franklin and Trevor are coming to a new generation of consoles, including PlayStation 5, in the second half of 2021.  

The new generation versions of GTAV will feature a range of technical improvements, visual upgrades and performance enhancements to take full advantage of the latest hardware, making the game more beautiful and more responsive than ever.

And for the massive and vibrant community of Grand Theft Auto Online players worldwide, the journey through the ever-evolving, shared world of GTA Online will continue on to the new generation with more new updates including additional GTA Online content exclusive to the new consoles and PC. There will also be a new standalone version of GTA Online coming in the second half of 2021, which will be available for free exclusively for PlayStation 5 players during the first three months. 

Additionally, all PlayStation Plus members on PlayStation 4 will get GTA$1,000,000 (deposited into their in-game Maze Bank account within 72 hours of log-in) each month they play GTA Online until the launch of GTA Online on PlayStation 5.

Stay tuned to the Rockstar Newswire for many more details on the new versions of GTAV and much more to come in the months ahead.