New Horrors Await in Next Entry to Resident Evil™ Flagship Series For Next-Gen Systems and Steam

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – June 12, 2020 – Today on PlayStation’s Future of Gaming digital event, Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, announced Resident Evil™ Village, the eighth entry in the best-selling Resident Evil™ series. The all-new title is currently in development using Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine, which was used to create vivid gameplay experiences in hit titles such as Resident Evil™ 7 biohazard, Resident Evil™ 2, Resident Evil™ 3, and Devil May Cry™ 5. RE Engine paired with next generation console technology will elevate the survival horror experience in Resident Evil Village to new heights, as the title will showcase the most realistic and terrifying graphics to date. Resident Evil Village is scheduled for a 2021 release on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X and Steam.

In the debut cinematic trailer released today, Capcom revealed a glimpse of the evocative new setting and storyline of Resident Evil Village. Set a few years after the critically acclaimed Resident Evil 7 biohazard, the all-new storyline begins with Ethan and his wife Mia living peacefully in a new location, free from their past nightmares. Just as they are building their new life together, tragedy befalls them once again. Chris Redfield, the legendary hero from the Resident Evil™ series who made a brief appearance in Resident Evil 7 biohazard, is reacquainted with the couple and horribly disrupts their life, leaving Ethan devastated and thrown into an entirely new nightmare.

The first-person action in Resident Evil Village begins when players assume the role of a distraught and shattered Ethan as he seeks to uncover the mysterious new horrors that plague a once peaceful village. Throughout this terrifying journey, players will fight for every breath as they are hunted by vicious new enemies that have infested the snow-capped locale. Channeling the capabilities of next generation consoles, the detailed realism and relentless feeling of fear will increase with each desperate battle for survival, while moments of calm will leave players wondering what new horrors await.

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ABOUT CAPCOM

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com or www.capcom-europe.com.
 
Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter and Resident Evil are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd., in the U.S. and/or other countries. Street Fighter is a trademark and/or registered trademark of Capcom U.S.A., Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark or trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.                

ABOUT TURNLEFT DISTRIBUTION

TLD is a software and accessories distributor providing quality, innovative interactive software titles and accessories across Australia and New Zealand. The company’s main objective is to provide its clients and customers with category leading software and accessories brands that deliver a highly satisfying entertainment experience.

XP ESPORTS RAINBOW SIX SIEGE ANZ WOMEN’S LEAGUE CONTINUES FOR SEASONS 2&3 AND LAUNCHES HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – June 12, 2020 – Today, Ubisoft announced it will be partnering once again with XP Esports for Seasons 2 & 3 of the Rainbow Six Siege Women’s League. After a successful first season, the league will kick off on July 30, 2020, and is open to all women in Australia and New Zealand who have a passion for video game culture and esports.

Each season will span across eight weeks, with the finals taking place on September 17^th 2020. Players will be able to register on the XP Esports website from June 18^th.

The $3,000 AUD prize pool is as follows:

1st: $1,500 AUD

2nd: $1,000 AUD

3rd: $500 AUD

Also starting July 30, XP Esports will be introducing Rainbow Six Siege into the High School League program for Terms 3 & 4. High school students aged 16 and above will be able to compete with their team across eight weeks, with one High School League match, and one Women’s League match being broadcast every Thursday, on the XP Esports Twitch channel. All non-broadcasted matches will be available to view on XP Esports YouTube channel.

Teams competing in the High School League will have the chance to win prize packs provided by Computer Alliance & ZQ Racing. Additionally, the esports organisation ‘Wildcard’ – which currently has a team competing in the Six Masters – has offered coaching to the students and teams participating.

Expression of Interest form can be found here: https://xpesports.gg/high-school-league/term-3-expression-of-interest/

“The team at XP Esports Australia are beyond excited to be continuing our fantastic partnership with Ubisoft once again,” said Brodie Fisher, Director of XP Esports.

“This partnership will see the return of the popular XP Women’s League for Season 2 and 3 as well as developing a brand-new National Rainbow Six High School League starting Term 3. The future looks bright for Rainbow Six esports!”

Tenielle Lynch, XP High School League Co-Ordinator, said “Australian schools strive to provide their young people with a wide range of opportunities and pathways in order to promote growth and ultimately inspire their students. By introducing esports into the classroom teachers have been able to leverage the popularity of video games to further mentor and coach their students through their academics and day to day life. Ubisoft are one of the first few developers in Australia to actively jump on board with the high school esports initiative and with their support schools will be able to provide their students with more opportunities to develop their soft skills, teamwork and sportsmanship.”

For more information about Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six esports, please visit http://www.rainbow6.com/esports and follow us at https://twitter.com/Rainbow6ANZ.

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

Plus Double Rewards on RC Bandito Races, Premium Deluxe Repo Work and More

The smell of burnt rubber, singed hair and octane is thick in the air. That can mean only one thing: The Arena War Series returns with a vengeance this week, paying out triple to any adrenaline addict willing to crawl into a roll-cage and risk life and limb for glory and monetary reward.

If that all sounds a bit too life-sized and high stakes, you can always opt for something a little smaller in scale, like the RC Bandito Races that’re paying out 2X GTA$ & RP, all week long.

Or maybe you prefer getting your hands dirty, in which case you will be chuffed to learn that Simeon Yetarian is paying double for all Premium Deluxe Repo Work until June 17th.

Business Battle Prizes
Take part in Business Battles this week for a shot at receiving the Brute Tee, Bollokan Tee or Chariot Tee. Ends June 17th.

This week’s top prize is the Pegassi Torero, a Sports Classic, a collector’s item, and a throwback to economic boomtimes and lax road safety regulations all at once. Things were better then, weren’t they?

DISCOUNTS

Demolition derbies are pricy affairs, so you can only imagine the money flowing into and out of the Arena War industry. Luckily, there are a range of discounts for Arena-centric real estate properties, upgrades, and customizations.

Arena War Discounts:

• Arena Workshop – 50% off
• Arena Garages – 40% off
• Arena Mechanics – 40% off
  • Benny’s O.M.W Mechanic
  • Weapons Expert
• All Arena War Vehicle Upgrade Variants (Apocalypse, Future Shock and Nightmare) – 40% off
  • Bruiser
  • Brutus
  • Cerberus
  • Deathbike
  • Dominator
  • Impaler
  • Imperator
  • Issi
  • Sasquatch
  • Scarab
  • Slamvan
  • ZR380

Other Vehicles, Civilian & Otherwise:

• RC Bandito – 35% off
• Invade and Persuade RC Tank – 35% off
• Grotti Itali GTO – 35% off
• Schyster Deviant – 50% off

TWITCH PRIME

GTA Online players who have connected their Twitch Prime accounts to Social Club get a GTA$200,000 bonus just for playing between June 11^th and 17^th (bonus GTA$ will be deposited into your Maze Bank account within 72 hours). If you also played GTA Online last week, keep that streak going all throughout the next 3 weeks to earn up to GTA$1,000,000 in total.

There’s also a rebate available to Twitch Prime subscribers on the base property price for Pixel Pete’s Arcade property, and special discounts on a pair of vehicles: 80% off the Annis RE-7B supercar and 70% off the Pegassi Infernus Classic.

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.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

Today at Sony’s PlayStation event, Bethesda Softworks revealed that two titles announced at last year’s Bethesda E3 Showcase, DEATHLOOP and Ghostwire: Tokyo, will release exclusively for console on the PlayStation 5 (PS5) System. Both titles will take advantage of the power of the PS5’s next-gen hardware to create exciting and immersive new experiences for gamers.
Each title also debuted gameplay through two new trailers shown during the event. Please find those trailers and additional information below:

DEATHLOOP
DEATHLOOP is an innovative first-person shooter launching exclusively for PlayStation 5 and PC from Arkane Lyon, the award-winning studio behind the critically acclaimed Dishonored franchise. DEATHLOOP will continue Arkane’s signature gameplay design, challenging gamers to play their own way.

As Colt, players are trapped in a time loop on the enigmatic island of Blackreef, doomed to repeat the same day for eternity. The only chance for escape is to break the loop by assassinating eight key targets before the day resets. However, lurking in the shadows is rival assassin Julianna, equipped with her own equally powerful abilities and weapons, on a mission to protect the loop by assassinating Colt, and restarting the cycle. DEATHLOOP is launching Holiday 2020.

• Check out the PS5 gameplay reveal trailer here:

Ghostwire: Tokyo
From Shinji Mikami and Tango Gameworks comes Ghostwire: Tokyo, a next-gen action-adventure game coming exclusively to PlayStation 5 and PC in 2021. Investigate the streets of a Tokyo beset by spirits and supernatural threats with an arsenal of powerful tech and elemental abilities at your command. Tango has taken full advantage of the power of the PS5’s next-gen hardware to create an immersive and mysterious world to explore.

• Check out the PS5 gameplay reveal trailer here:

Deploy First Squad of Protectors 16 June with Steam Demo

ANN ARBOR, MI — 12 June 2020 — We Are The Caretakers, the sci-fi turn-based tactical RPG set in an afrofuturist world, will defend the planet’s most vulnerable creatures on Steam Early Access in Q3 2020, with a release for consoles planned to concurrently launch alongside PC’s version 1.0. Heart Shaped Games invites everyone to download a free demo available on Steam this 16 June as part of the Steam Game Festival.

Turmoil has overtaken humanity after first contact with an alien civilization. Take command as the Conductor, one who’s sworn to protect the Shadran society and their endangered rhino-like species of Raun. Under threat from poachers, Caretakers must take up arms against those who would destroy what remains of the Raun and their home, saving the animals from extinction and continuing their tradition as wardens of Shadra’s most susceptible.

We Are The Caretakers combines real-time strategy with turn-based combat. Deploy squads of high-tech conservationist protectors led by the Conductor. Inspect the map and secure towns, while protecting Shadra’s beloved Raun that roam the fields. Nurture a special baby Raun who takes a liking to the Conductor and watch as they grow into a force to save their kind. 

Recruit detained poachers, but keep an eye on the reputation of the Caretakers: the right decision is not always the popular one, and might make future missions more difficult. With more than 20 job classes, procedurally generated levels that feel hand-crafted, and a morally-complex world, We Are The Caretakers places Conductors into a complicated, exciting world full of strategic decisions and challenges.

We Are The Caretakers plays host to an original sci-fi world with an afrofuturist vision. Characters, environments, and the story blends elements of man-made and organic science fiction sporting a distinct African influence. The soundtrack combines epic orchestral sounds, African instrument samples, and modern hip-hop beats. 

Heart Shaped Games is a diverse, talented team featuring art director Anthony Jones (former cinematics artist at Activision Blizzard) and narrative designer Xalavier Nelson Jr. (IGF nominee, narrative director for Hyperspace Outlaw). The studio is headed by Scott Brodie, a games industry veteran with almost two decades of experience under his belt, including time at Microsoft Game Studios as a producer on Xbox Live Arcade.

“The vision that the team is bringing to We Are The Caretakers is a rich sci-fi world with a focus on conservation that’s like no other, and this demo will give everyone a glimpse into an unparalleled experience,” said Scott Brodie, founder, Heart Shaped Games. “We look forward to working with our audience to help craft the game based on feedback from the demo and the upcoming Early Access launch.”

The We Are The Caretakers demo will be available on Steam for a limited time, June 16-22 ahead of Early Access in Q3 2020, and consoles with version 1.0 in 2021. For more information, visit the official website, join the We Are The Caretakers Discord and follow Heart Shaped Games on Twitter, Facebook, and Twitch.

About Heart Shaped Games

Heart Shaped Games is a design-centric indie game studio founded in 2010 by 18-year game industry veteran Scott Brodie. As a diverse, remote team of veteran developers, Heart Shaped Games’ mission is to have an impact and create meaningful and memorable hits that fans will love. Their line-up of award-winning titles continues to expand, and so far includes We Are The Caretakers, Hero Generations, Brave Hand, and Highgrounds.

HyperX to Air Weekly Competitions Between Some of the World’s Largest Entertainment, Music, Sports and Gaming Personalities

Sydney, Australia – June 12, 2020 – HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology, today announced the HyperX Showdown, a series of online gaming events that will feature celebrities from the worlds of entertainment, music, sports and gaming. Well-known streamers are also scheduled to participate and play during this series of gaming events. The eight weeks of unique entertainment will include music, sports and gaming stars playing games like Call of Duty: Warzone, NBA 2K, Fortnite, Madden, and others. The first gaming event is scheduled to air on Wednesday, June 17 at 5 a.m. AEST (Tuesday, June 16 at 3 p.m. ET) featuring two influential global music stars, Afrojack vs. Nicky Romero, paired with two pro players from the London Royal Ravens playing Call of Duty: Warzone. The HyperX Showdown will be available to watch at www.twitch.tv/hyperx.

“HyperX is thrilled to bring together a diverse mix of athletes, entertainers, artists and gamers for the HyperX Showdown,” said HyperX. “Given the current situation of people staying home and not being able to visit sports or esports events live, we wanted to create a unique entertainment experience for our community – and the world at large – to enjoy and experience together.”

Across a planned eight weeks of programming, look for music artists like Afrojack, Nicky Romero, Offset, Future, Young Thug and sports stars like Gordon Hayward (Boston Celtics), JuJu Smith-Schuster (Pittsburgh Steelers), Dele Alli ( Tottenham Hotspur F.C.), Philip Forsberg (Nashville Predators), DeMarcus Cousins (NBA All Star), Mikal Bridges (Phoenix Suns), Onyeka Okongwu (2020 NBA Draft Prospect), Cole Anthony (2020 NBA Draft Prospect), and Joc Pederson (Los Angeles Dodgers), along with more to be announced. 

Special HyperX Showdown episodes include an all-female event and an NBA Rookie Challenge, alongside more traditional one-on-one and duo-style gameplay. At the end of the eight weeks, the athlete who best embodies the HyperX competitive ethos will be named a brand ambassador for the year to come. 

Excel Sports Management is also collaborating with HyperX for the HyperX Showdown series, providing their sports expertise and influence during the weekly events. Excel will procure talent and provide strategic guidance pertaining to the development and management of each event involving high-profile athletes.

HyperX are helping sports and entertainment talent embrace esports and gaming by providing technical and logistical support to help the talent set up and upgrade their gaming studios or rigs so they’re ready to participate online and interact with their fans while gaming. For more information about HyperX, go to www.hyperxgaming.com.

About HyperX

HyperX is the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world’s largest independent memory manufacturer, with the goal of providing gamers, PC builders, PC, console and mobile power users with high-performance components. For 16 years, the HyperX mission has been to develop gaming products for all types of gamers – high-speed memory, solid state drives, headsets, keyboards, mice, charging accessories for console players, USB flash drives, and mousepads – to the gaming community and beyond. The award-winning HyperX brand is known for consistently delivering products that deliver superior comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. HyperX gear is the choice of celebrity ambassadors, pro gamers, tech enthusiasts, and over-clockers worldwide because it meets the most stringent product specifications and is built with best-in-class components. HyperX has shipped over 65 million memory modules, 10 million gaming headsets and one million keyboards worldwide.

Join the #HyperXFamily at facebook.com/hyperxanz, and learn how HyperX products can enhance your console experience and boost performance for both you and your PC at hyperxgaming.com. Whatever your skill level, whatever genres you play, we embrace all gaming enthusiasts everywhere with our core belief — We’re All Gamers.

Website: http://www.hyperxgaming.com/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hyperxanz/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HyperXAnz 

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In December last year, Swedish independent game developer 10 Chambers Collective – formed in 2015 by nine industry veterans known for titles such as PAYDAY: The Heist and PAYDAY 2 – released their first game GTFO, a 4-player co-op action/horror FPS, in Early Access. It has been described as “Left 4 Dead meets Aliens”, and today it’s getting a massive update as a part of their Rundown concept, where the game is regularly updated with new expeditions (i.e. maps, scenarios, enemies, etc.) that replace the previous ones. They’re launching the new update, named “The Vessel”, together with an action-packed trailer showcasing the new environment, and teasing an all-new horrifying enemy whose sounds are apparently recorded by one of the team member’s younger family members. The trailer ends with the text “Will you make it?” – a valid question as very few players made it through the last GTFO Rundown.

GTFO is a 4-player co-op action/horror FPS game, made for gamers looking for a hardcore challenge. The game takes place in a terrifying underground facility called “the Complex”, where your team’s survival relies on your ability to communicate, coordinate, and count your bullets.

“GTFO has always been intended for ambitious gamers with a masochistic streak, which is why we have a warning on our product page to not buy it unless you’re up for a real challenge”, says Ulf Andersson, founder of 10 Chambers. “With the new Rundown, however, we have done some stabilisation to also make it a bit more accessible for players who might not call themselves hardcore. GTFO will always be difficult, but it should never be unfair. We hope this update will welcome many new players to our friendly and active community.”

Besides introducing a new environment, a stockpile of new weapons, and an all-new enemy, this update will begin to unravel some of the mystery around GTFO’s story. The community has been theorising the game’s storyline and The Vessel will provide more story-related details.

“The Complex contains clues as to what happened there, and the new Rundown will allow you to sleuth out more of these and start uncovering the mysteries of the GTFO universe”, says Simon Viklund, member of 10 Chambers. “To help with fleshing out GTFO’s story, we have brought on Adam Gascoine, who has previously worked on DOOM, DOOM Eternal, and The Last of Us.”

GTFO is currently in Early Access, but on track for Version 1.0 being ready sometime at the beginning of next year.

“The Rundowns is a perfect tool to experiment with different concepts and ideas for what will go into Version 1.0”, says Ulf Andersson. “It’s a huge help that the game is built on the Unity game engine, as it’s such a great environment to make prototypes and try out crazy ideas. I would say the tools offered by the Unity engine are fundamental for such a small development team to pull off the Rundown concept.”

GTFO already has a very active community, especially on Discord where the official GTFO server is one of the largest on the platform with over 185,000 members. This Discord server is used for people to find team members as well as discussing the many mysteries of GTFO or helping new players understand the game. With Rundown 003 – The Vessel, the game will also get Steam Trading Cards, making it possible for players to collect and trade GTFO themed cards.

This new update, named The Vessel (Rundown #003), is now available to everyone that owns GTFO Early Access.

GTFO Early Access is available on Steam for $34,99USD, but to celebrate the update it’s currently 20% off!

GTFO Early Access is available on Steam now. Interact with 10 Chambers Collective on Twitter, Discord, YouTube and Facebook, and join the Ambassador Program for access to future perks.

PAYDAY THE HEIST® and PAYDAY 2® are registered trademarks of their respective owners. After Impact AB is not associated with, affiliated with, sponsored by and/or endorsed by them.

About 10 Chambers Collective

Founded in 2015, 10 Chambers Collective is an independent studio based in Stockholm, Sweden. The studio was founded by Ulf Andersson who also founded Overkill Software and was the brain behind the PAYDAY franchise. GTFO is developed in Unity and is the debut title from the studio. More information about 10 Chambers Collective is available at www.10chambers.com. For press and media inquiries, contact [email protected].

PS5’s exclusive game lineup includes blockbuster series such as Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales, Gran Turismo 7, and Horizon Forbidden West, along with brand new titles from the industry’s top game creators

Enhanced and expanded version of Grand Theft Auto Vcoming to PS5; New standalone version of Grand Theft Auto Onlinewill be free to all PS5 owners within first three months of the title’s launch in 2021

SAN MATEO, Calif., June 11, 2020 – Innovation and creativity collide this holiday season, as Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) revealed new details for PlayStation®5, including the next-generation console’s design and a deep lineup of brand new games coming to the platform. In a livestream event today reaching millions of gaming fans, SIE showed the PS5™ hardware for the first time, with its bold, two-tone design marking a radical departure from previous PlayStation consoles. PS5 will launch in two options: a standard model with an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive, and a digital model without a disc drive, offering unprecedented choice at launch to gamers.

Today’s livestream also provided fans with a first look at the new games that will define the next generation of gaming on PlayStation 5. Across dozens of titles, most of which are launching as console exclusives or full exclusives on PS5, the world’s most talented developers showcased the potential of the hardware, which will unlock rich experiences for gamers, bringing them deeper into extraordinary game worlds than ever before.   

“With PlayStation 5, we are making a significant leap to deliver a truly new generation of transformative play experiences that will redefine expectations for what games can be,” said Jim Ryan, President and CEO of SIE. “Worlds will be richer and more beautiful, they’ll captivate your senses in ways you didn’t think possible, and you’ll be able to experience them much more seamlessly, with lightning fast loading. Today’s showcase is just a glimpse of what’s to come in the next generation, and we want to thank our community for taking this journey to PS5’s launch with us.” 

One of the biggest series of all time, Grand Theft Auto, will be coming to PS5, thanks to the close partnership between SIE and Rockstar Games. Enhanced and expanded versions of Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online will launch on PS5 in the second half of 2021. With a range of technical improvements, visual upgrades and performance enhancements, GTAV & GTA Online will take full advantage of the PS5 hardware and its new features, making the game more beautiful and more responsive than ever. In addition, a new standalone version of Grand Theft Auto Online will also be made available, with access to all PS5 owners for free within the first three months of the title launching. Once the entitlement is claimed, the game is theirs to keep, and with a PlayStation Plus membership, PS5 owners will be able to play GTA Online as much as they want. Finally, starting today, all GTAV PS4 owners will get GTA$1,000,000 every month until the PS5 version of the game launches in 2021.

Additionally SIE Worldwide Studios and the industry’s top publishers and developers unveiled a lineup of PS5 titles that demonstrate a depth and breadth of unique experiences. Some of the first-party PlayStation Studios exclusives included:Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales (Insomniac Games), Gran Turismo 7 (Polyphony Digital), and Horizon Forbidden West (Guerrilla Games).

Reveals from third-party publishers included blockbuster franchises such as NBA 2K21 (2K, Visual Concepts) and Resident Evil™ Village (Capcom), as well as brand new IP launching on PS5 as console exclusives, such as DEATHLOOP™ (Bethesda) and Project Athia* (Square Enix/Luminous Productions). New titles from independent developers, such as Stray (Annapurna/ Blue Twelve Studio) and Bugsnax (Young Horses), demonstrated the diversity of content coming to the platform.

SIE also announced a slate of new PS5 accessories to enhance the gaming experience, including: 

• PULSE 3D™ wireless headset – offering 3D audio support and dual noise-cancelling microphones;

• HD Camera – featuring dual 1080p lenses for gamers to broadcast themselves along with their epic gameplay moments; 
• Media Remote – a remote control with built-in microphone to navigate movies and streaming services with ease; and 
• DualSense™ Charging Station – for convenient charging of two DualSense™ Wireless Controllers.

SIE will announce pricing and additional details for PlayStation 5 at a later date. 

For more information, or to watch the stream on-demand, please visit: https://blog.us.playstation.com. 

PS5 Games from SIE Worldwide Studios and second-party partners

• Astro’s Playroom (Japan Studio)
• Demon’s Souls (Bluepoint Games / Japan Studio)
• Destruction All Stars (Lucid Games / XDEV)
• Gran Turismo 7 (Polyphony Digital)
• Horizon Forbidden West (Guerrilla Games)
• Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales (Insomniac Games)
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (Insomniac Games)
• Returnal (Housemarque / XDEV)
• Sackboy A Big Adventure (Sumo Digital / XDEV)

PS5 Games from third-party publishers and developers

• Bugsnax (Young Horses)
• DEATHLOOP (Bethesda)
• Ghostwire™: Tokyo (Bethesda)
• Godfall™ (Gearbox Publishing / Counterplay Games)  
• Goodbye Volcano High (KO-OP)
• Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online (Rockstar Games)
• HITMAN 3 (IO Interactive)
• JETT : The Far Shore® (Superbrothers)
• Kena: Bridge of the Spirits (Ember Lab)
• Little Devil Inside (Neostream Interactive)
• NBA 2K21 (2K, Visual Concepts)
• Oddworld Soulstorm™ (Oddworld Inhabitants™)
• Pragmata (Capcom)
• Project Athia* (Square Enix/Luminous Productions)
• Resident Evil Village (Capcom)
• Solar Ash (Annapurna Interactive / Heart Machine)
• Stray (Annapurna / Blue Twelve Studio)
• Tribes of Midgard (Gearbox Publishing / Norsfell)
• The Pathless (Annapurna Interactive / Giant Squid)

*Working title

– ENDS –

SYDNEY, 12^th June 2020 – SQUARE ENIX® today unveiled PROJECT ATHIA (working title), the first game from its newly established studio, Luminous Productions, an other-worldly adventure in development for the PlayStation®5 (PS5) system and PC.

Designed for PS5, PROJECT ATHIA will harness the full power of the console and demonstrates Luminous Productions’ philosophy to provide a gaming experience like never before, fusing together the latest technology with art.

PROJECT ATHIA will transport players to a world filled with beauty and dismay as they set upon a thrilling story-led, action-packed adventure which can be twisted, tempestuous and forbidding.

PROJECT ATHIA is being developed simultaneously for PS5 and PC. To learn more about PROJECT ATHIA, visit: https://project-athia.com

Related Links:
PROJECT ATHIA Website: https://project-athia.com
Luminous Productions Website: https://www.luminous-productions.com/
Official Facebook: www.facebook.com/squareenix   
Official Twitter: @squareenix   
Official Instagram: @squareenix  
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/squareenixna

About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix, Inc. is affiliated with a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal™. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 151 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 81 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 77 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
 
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com.

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Smash rocks, collect coins and tackle bosses once more as Alex Kidd debuts on Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox and PlayStation consoles with stunning new graphics alongside an array of extra content!

Manchester, UK – June 11th, 2020 — Since its initial release on the Master System in 1986, the Sega platforming classic Alex Kidd in Miracle World returns over three decades later in the form of Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX! Premiered live on the IGN Summer of Gaming Show on June 10th, Merge Games, in conjunction with the developer, Jankenteam, bring back the world of Alex Kidd to modern-day systems!

As well as including all of the original content and levels, Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX catapults Alex Kidd into a new generation with striking art, improved boss fight systems and different modes! Extra levels will also be included, expanding the lore of the original title to bring a fresh dimension to Alex Kidd in Miracle World.

From Retro Mode which brings back the nostalgia from the Master System classic, allowing players to switch back to a recreated version of the original graphical style, to the new Boss Rush Mode which provides non-stop Rock Paper Scissors action, the DX version of Alex Kidd in Miracle World will include a wealth of extra content to expand on the original Master System version.

Comprising of an array of other updates such as improvements to combat, movement mechanics and new menu systems, Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX adds a new level of fluidity to the original classic!

Can you return The Kingdom of Radaxian to its former glory and destroy the evil Janken the Great, who has turned every citizen of the kingdom to stone? Get ready to charge your Power Bracelet and save the kingdom on consoles and PC!

Keep an eye out on Merge Facebook and Merge Discord pages to hear all of the latest about the world of Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX.

Key Features

• A Legend Reborn – Dive into a stunning recreation of Alex Kidd in Miracle World with striking new art and tighter, more fluid controls.
• New Modes – New modes such including ‘Classic Mode’ and ‘Boss Rush Mode’ will be available for players alongside the standard game.
• New Levels – Experience new levels which expand the lore of the original.
• Alternative Boss Fights – New and improved boss fight mechanics with more intuitive combat.
• Classic Mode – Experience the original game with boss fights, dialogue, levels and functions the same as the original Master System version.
• New and remastered music – A wide array of reimagined music tracks as well as remastered tracks from the original classic game!

Wishlist the game on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1333470/Alex_Kidd_in_Miracle_World_DX/

About Merge Games Merge is an independent video game publisher based in Manchester, UK. The company publishes interactive software worldwide for personal computers and video game consoles. Merge also specializes in publishing collectible games for retail for independent developers. More information about Merge products can be found at www.mergegames.com

About Jankenteam Jankenteam is a Spanish development team created for the occasion by: Programmer Daniel Parrado Ortega, Game Designer José Sanz, Art Director Héctor Toro, Producer Ramón Nafria and Audio Composer José Ramón “Bibiki” García.