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TOP YOUTUBERS ALI-A AND CLARE SIOBHAN TEAM-UP WITH ROCCAT FOR PC GAMING ACCESSORIES PARTNERSHIP

San Diego, CA– June 10, 2020 – ROCCAT, Turtle Beach’s Hamburg, Germany-based PC brand, today announced it has partnered with top YouTubers, Ali-A and Clare Siobhan. Already fans of Turtle Beach (Nasdaq: HEAR) gaming headsets, the two UK-based influencers – with over 24 million combined subscribers – are now fully equipped with the latest award-winning gear from ROCCAT for their PC gaming stations.

“Ali-A and Clare are two gamers who clearly recognize the importance of using quality PC accessories, and we’re thrilled to welcome them to the ROCCAT family,” said René Korte, General Manager for PC Products at Turtle Beach. “Clare’s passion for the Sims 4 is unrivalled and speaks to a large element of our community, and Ali-A is a YouTube legend who resonates with a wide variety of gamers. It’s fantastic to have these two major talents join us.”

Clare’s YouTube channel currently has over 1.7 million subscribers and is rapidly growing. Ali-A has over 23 million subscribers and is globally famous for his Call of Duty and Fortnite videos.  

“Everything about ROCCAT’s PC gear, from the design and look to the feel and performance, has been wonderful,” said Clare Siobhan. “I’m also having fun with the AIMO lighting system since it offers a lot of options and I’ve always loved customizing characters and environments in my PC games. Now I also get to do it with my mouse, keyboard, and more.”

Ali-A added, “Having used Turtle Beach headsets since my early days of gaming, it’s really exciting to now add ROCCAT to my PC setup. I’ve been playing more and more on PC recently and found that the Vulcan keyboard and Kone Pure Ultra mouse give me a competitive advantage because the feedback from the keys and mouse buttons feel great to the touch, and deliver precise, lightning-fast responses.”

Both Ali-A and Clare are using ROCCAT’s acclaimed Vulcan n keyboard and the latest Kone Pure Ultra mouse. For more on their growing success, visit Clare’s channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/claresiobhan, and Ali-A’s gameplays can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/user/Matroix. For more information on ROCCAT’s line-up of high-quality, German-engineered PC gaming accessories, visit https://roccat.org.

About Turtle Beach Corporation

Turtle Beach (www.turtlebeach.com) is a leading gaming audio and accessory brand, offering a wide selection of cutting-edge, award-winning gaming headsets. Whether you’re a professional esports athlete, hardcore gamer, casual player, or just starting out, Turtle Beach has the gaming headset to help you truly master your skills. Innovative and advanced technology, amazing high-quality gaming audio, crystal-clear communication, lightweight and comfortable designs, and ease-of-use are just a few features that make Turtle Beach a fan-favorite brand and market leader in console audio for 10 years running. In 2019 Turtle Beach acquired ROCCAT, a leading PC accessories brand that combines detail-loving German innovation with a genuine passion for designing the best PC gaming products. Under the ROCCAT brand, Turtle Beach provides award-winning keyboards and mice for PC gamers. Turtle Beach’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.

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Latin America’s Most Important Independent Video Game Festival Announces Full Program Guide and Virtual Panel Schedule for Upcoming Online Event, BIG Digital

Epic Games, Facebook, Google, Microsoft (Xbox), Nintendo, Snapchat, Ubisoft, and Star-Studded Indies to Showcase Exclusive Content and Headline Complimentary Video Game Industry-Focused Panels and Workshops

SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL (June 10, 2020)BIG Digital, the online version of Brazil’s Independent Games (BIG) Festival — Latin America’s premier video game industry conference — today unveiled the full Program Guide for the festival — making it available on the official BIG Digital website.
 
Industry professionals and fans alike are invited to watch the seminars presented by innovative independent game studios and industry giants, including Epic Games, Facebook, Google, Microsoft (Xbox), Nintendo, Snapchat, and Ubisoft. Sessions take place from June 24 to 25, 2020, and can be viewed free-of-charge on the official BIG Digital Website.
 
True to BIG Festival’s physical event, BIG Digital will host an incredible lineup of industry leaders who will give talks that discuss Brazil’s thriving video game industry and its connection to the international market. Among the many renowned speakers set to attend, BIG Digital’s special guests include:

  • Andromeda Sound’s Antonio Teoli, an award-winning composer whose credits include Nintendo, SEGA, Samsung, and many others;
  • ARVORE Immersive Experiences’ Ana Ribeiro, creator of the critically-acclaimed Pixel Ripped franchise;
  • Epic Games’ Unreal Evangelist Paulo Souza; and
  • Microsoft Studio’s Carla Rylance (nDreams, Imaginati Studios, and currently The Coalition);
  • Drussila Hollanda-Grönberg, game and project lead at Supercell, and founder of Hive Helsinki Code School;
  • Reginaldo Valadares, a pioneer in Brazil’s online multiplayer games industry, currently General Manager and Vice President of Product at Scopely.

A full list of special guest speakers can be found here: https://event.bigfestival.com.br/talks/7/speakers/.

In addition to the previously announced 2020 Brazilian Games Showcase, BIG Digital will include two days of diverse, industry-focused panels, including: 

  • Welcoming Diverse Perspectives to Broaden Gaming Experiences:  Marcos Silva, founder and partner of Sue the Real — a game studio that focuses on Afro-Brazillian narratives —  discusses the dominance of the white male perspective in videogames and explores other narratives that seek to change this aspect of the industry.
     
  • Brazil — A New Look From Abroad: Andromeda Sound’s Antonio Teoli and Doppio Games’ Jefferson Valadares lead a panel of four globally recognized industry experts as they discuss the global perception of Brazil’s games industry.
     
  • The State of the “Indie-stry”: Panelists Yves Le Yaouanq (Ubisoft), Christopher Wulf (Those Awesome Guys), Paulo Luis dos Santos (Flux Games Studio), and Limpho Moeti (Nyamakop), discuss the independent games industry and how power has shifted from publishers to developers and what that means to independent studios.
     
  • MADE IN BRAZIL: The Talented Brazilian External Development (XD) Market: From art to sound to coding, Brazilian game companies are developing amazing components for AAA games. Kokku’s Thiago de Freitas introduces the work of internationally recognized teams whose excellence has contributed to some of the world’s most renowned games.
     
  • 4-Steps for Successful Due Diligence in the New Normal: The Coalition’s Carla Rylance, a member of the External Development Summit’s (XDS) advisory board, discusses frameworks to facilitate new work-from-home initiatives enacted by 94 percent of the industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The complete program for BIG Digital can be found here: https://event.bigfestival.com.br/talks/7.
 
With support from  Brazil Games Export Program, a partnership between the Brazilian Game Companies Association, ABRAGAMES, and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil), BIG Digital carries the traditions of its massively successful physical counterpart as a fundamental business hub for video game professionals across the globe through its lectures, networking events, and digital face-to-face meetings. Those who register to attend will have the opportunity to get in direct contact with market giants such as Braavo Capital, Devolver Digital, Electronic Arts, Humble Bundle, Konami, Roblox, and Sony, with more to be announced closer to the date. Industry professionals who wish to attend can sign up at the official website, found here: https://event.bigfestival.com.br/accounts/new.  

Follow BIG Digital on LinkedIn to receive the latest news directly, and keep up to date with BIG Digital 2020 by following them on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and subscribe to the BIG Festival YouTube channel.

About BIG Festival and BIG Digital
 
BIG Festival, which received more than 20,000 visitors last year, is the largest and most important game festival in Latin America. Since 2012, the event has become a central meeting point for studios to attend lectures and workshops, network, and meet with industry peers to learn more about the business of gaming. BIG has helped hundreds of innovative games from all over the world connect with an international audience. Networking opportunities held at the event generated more than 4,000 meetings between 630 game industry professionals from 34 countries.  BIG estimates that more than $63 million USD in games-related business will result over the next 12 months based on these connections.

The Games Industry and Brazil
 
Brazil is now the 13th largest video game market in the world and second in Latin America, only to Mexico. The $1.6 billion (USD) Brazilian games industry has nearly doubled in size since 2014, and the number of local gamers reached 75.7 million as of 2018, making Brazil the fourth-largest consumer market in the world. Half of both men and women in Brazil play mobile games, while roughly 40 percent of men and women play PC games, according to Newzoo. Purchase intent is healthy as well, as 83 percent of gamers in the region have made an in-game purchase within the past six months.
 
About Brazil Games
 
Brazil Games is the export program created by the Brazilian Independent Game Companies Association, ABRAGAMES, in partnership with Apex-Brasil, the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency. Our goal is to promote the Brazilian Indie Game industry internationally, developing new business opportunities for our companies. The Brazil Games Program also promotes Brazil as the hub for business in Latin America and invites buyers, investors, and publishers for BIG Festival, Brazil’s Independent Games Festival, the most important international indie games festival, and the hub for international business in Latin America.
 
About Apex-Brasil
 
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil) works to promote Brazilian products and services abroad and to attract foreign investment to strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy. The Agency’s efforts comprise trade and prospective missions, business rounds, support for the participation of Brazilian companies in major international trade fairs, the arrangement of technical visits of foreign buyers and opinion makers to learn about the Brazilian productive structure, and other select activities designed to strengthen the country’s branding abroad. Apex-Brasil also plays a leading role in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) to Brazil, by working to identify business opportunities, promoting strategic events, and providing support to foreign investors interested in allocating resources in Brazil.

Fan embraced game Monster Crown is coming to Early Access on Steam® on July 31, 2020

The dark monster taming game launched a new trailer today and is playable during the Steam game festival 

Rotterdam, The Netherlands, June 10, 2020 – The dark monster taming game Monster Crown is coming to Early Access on Steam on July 31, 2020. SOEDESCO released a new gameplay trailer today to accompany the news. The game is also playable during the Steam game festival from June 16 until June 22. Since Studio Aurum started developing Monster Crown in 2016, the game became loved among many. From the start, the Canadian based developer has been very active with the community and they saw a growing fan-base on Discord and Kickstarter. The trailer provides a new look at a dark open-world game with monster taming and true crossbreeds.

Go to the Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/830370/Monster_Crown/

The dark story of Crown Island
20 years ago, Crown Island was ruled by the sadistic, monstrous Philosopher Kings who used dark magic to inflict suffering and exert their tyranny. A group of young people rose up, overthrowing the Philosopher Kings and bringing peace back to Crown Island. Now, a dangerous young woman is trying to get her hands on the Philosopher Kings’ power. It is up to the player to travel across Crown Island with their monster companions to put an end to the dark, underground plot.

About Monster Crown 
Unravel Crown Island’s dark, cruel story as you create your own monster legacy. With a history of sadistic rulers and heroic saviors, the island faces another threat in the form of a malicious young woman seeking power. It’s up to you and the monsters you make pacts with to prevent the return of tyranny. Will your decisions make you a savior, or a dark messiah?

Features
•    Make pacts with monsters to receive their protection in return for shelter
•    Breed and fuse over 200 base monsters to create your own new species
•    Travel across Crown Island with your monster allies to uncover a dark world.
•    Make a pivotal decision that will drastically change the ending and post-game.
•    Play online to battle and trade, and have your new species reach across the globe.

About SOEDESCO
SOEDESCO® is a worldwide publisher of both digital and boxed games on multiple platforms. The company was founded in 2002, with its headquarters in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Their portfolio includes titles such as Owlboy, Among the Sleep, Dollhouse and Teslagrad. SOEDESCO also publishes their own IPs including Adam’s Venture®, Real Farm and Truck Driver.

More information about SOEDESCO® and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.soedesco.com or by following @SOEDESCO on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Studio Aurum 
Studio Aurum is an indie development studio based in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada formed by Jason Walsh in 2016. After a fan monster design contest, the leading entry by Shad Schwarck was so impressive Jason extended an offer to Shad to join Studio Aurum to which he excitedly accepted. Since then they’ve been developing the upcoming monster taming game Monster Crown, working with musicians Gameonion and Alex Naivera along the way.

Totalitarian mayor sim For the People arrives on Steam

Will the party provide for the people? Or are they just cogs in the machine?

Moscow, Russia – June 10th, 2020 – 101XP has revealed that its totalitarian social sim For the People is coming to Steam. As a newly elected mayor, it’s your job to straddle the line between enforcing the status quo and bringing about change. You’ll do whatever it takes… for the people!

For the People is a politically charged strategy game putting players in the shoes of a recently elected mayor in the Soviet inspired  Commonwealth of Orange Collectives. You’ll have to make challenging moral and political decisions regarding economic distribution and social policies. Deciding between strengthening your political party, working towards the nation’s long term growth, and making the people in the here and now happy is an inherently impossible task. There’s no pleasing everyone, so you’ll constantly have your ethics and morals put to the test as you’re torn between different allegiances and their values.

Every district of Iron-1 has pressing needs, and every decision you make has its consequences with more than five different possible endings. Manage the appeals for justice from your citizens, grant or dismiss requests from subject departments, and untangle a web of political intrigue. Information is your most valuable resource, so do not be afraid to obtain it by any means necessary. Your political decisions and who you choose for your allies will carve out the fate of this parallel world. Lead it to democracy or take control as an unyielding dictator? Will the party serve the people, or will the people serve the party? The choice is yours, comrade!

To get an early look at For the People, a free demo will be available as part of the Steam Game Festival June 16th – 22nd. It’s only available for a limited time, so sign up here as a reminder to ensure you don’t miss out!

For the People is a very topical game right now as political turmoil is seemingly at an all-time high right now,” said Olga Makushenko, Managing Director of Premium Games at 101XP. “You can’t go more than a day without hearing people discuss things like inequality, and political leaders. Here in Russia, we’ve seen drastic changes in government regimes play out in the last few decades, so we wanted to make a game that explores these systems of power. We hope For the People gets people to think about all the conflicting angles that come into play when working in politics.”

About Brezg Studio
Brezg Studio is a young indie development team from St. Petersburg. Comprised of 12 people who began working on their first project in 2018, Brezg Studio is currently preparing the release of For the People together with the publisher 101XP.

About 101XP
101XP is an international online games publisher and developer of its own innovative gaming platform 101XP.com. Comprising a team of highly qualified professionals passionate about games and the gaming industry, 101XP has published such games as Eternal Magic, Era of Legends, and Jade Dynasty. Its next publishing endeavor is the totalitarian political sim For the People.

Re:ZERO – Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne Western Release Announced

Re:ZERO fans will be happy to hear that Spike Chunsoft will be bringing Re:ZERO – Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne, a tactical game developed by Chime Corporation and currently set to be released in Japan in the winter, to the West sometime this winter as well for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC.

To go along with this the company announced that a special day one edition priced at $59.99 will include a copy of the game, four limited run original pins in a display box featuring Emilia, Subaru, Rem, and a yet to be revealed character as well as an $89.99 collector’s edition that will include the pins as well as a full color art book, a steelbook display case, and a soundtrack CD.

Re:ZERO – Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne is set one month after Subaru’s new life begins when an emissary sent by the royal castle suddenly appears with news that the royal selection has been postponed, but offers no reason as to why. The postponement of this grand event that decides the next ruler of the Kingdom of Lugunica stirs Subaru and his friends into action. They return to the royal capital only to find that a sixth candidate has claimed their stake for the throne. But the Dragon Stone prophesies that only five candidates would be chosen. With one candidate being an imposter, suspicions are immediately cast toward one woman in particular: Emilia. What answers lie beyond the mysterious web of assassinations, betrayal, and conspiracies?

Nexomon: Extinction Details A Whopping Nine Starters

In many ways fans of a certain type of RPG have come to expect only a certain number of starters available to them at the beginning of the game and it seems that Nexomon: Extinction is going to be breaking that mold as PQube and VEWO Interactive have detailed that there will be nine starter Nexomon available for players at the start when the game is released this summer on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC and have gone into a bit of detail for each.

Element: Fire
Not for those who love to hug their Nexomon. Lume’s head, paws and tail are completely engulfed in flames.

Element: Normal
Dinja features short legs, adorable big ears and a huge fluffy tail. Since they aren’t good runners, they prefer to move by hopping their way.

Element: Wind
Mearns are not as friendly as they look. They are actually wild Nexomon that inhabit the prairies and mountain skirts. Their entangled tails can use wind to their advantage while hunting.

Element: Plant
Maras are adorable and intelligent Nexomon who know how to use their charm in their favor during battles with tamers. Loves to be pet.

Element: Electric
A very curious Nexomon with the ability to walk on any surface with its sticky feet. They love to hide and stay hidden from others for long periods of time.

Element: Ghost
A ghost Nexomon that can be found in the darkness. They tend to detach their heads to scare their opponents.

Element: Water
An amphibious flying Nexomon with heroic spirit. Its main characteristic is self-confidence and loyalty.

Element: Psychic
People often confuse them as a ghost type Nexomon. Truth said, they are psychic Nexomon and have a somewhat obscure sense of humor.

Element: Mineral
They are always eager to prove the durability of their horns, they love to do headbutting competitions.

Prinny 1•2: Exploded and Reloaded Arrives this October

A few months ago NIS America announced that they would be bringing the punishing Prinny 1: Can I Really Be the Hero? and Prinny 2: Dawn of Operation Panties, Dood! to the Nintendo Switch in an updated collection called Prinny 1•2: Exploded and Reloaded sometime this fall and now they have narrowed down that window to a set release date.

The company has announced that it will be releasing Prinny 1•2: Exploded and Reloaded on October 13th in North America and Oceania and on October 16th in Europe. To go along with this reveal the company released a new trailer that focuses on highlighting what players can expect from Prinny 1: Can I Really Be the Hero? where players are tasked with tracking down the ultimate dessert in an effort to please Master Etna.

Learn the Consequences of Carelessness in the New Hardspace: Shipbreaker Trailer

Focus Home Interactive and Blackbird Interactive have released a new trailer demonstrating the ship hazards system in their upcoming game Hardspace: Shipbreaker.

Players take on the role of a shipbreaker disassembling derelict ships for parts. Using laser saws, grappling hooks, and other tools, players must cut out valuable ship parts for salvage. As the trailer shows, failure to be respectful of environmental hazards can be deadly. Players can be accidentally sucked into space, electrocuted, blown up, and more. Worse, these accidents can destroy the valuable parts the player needs to buy their freedom. Dying will only make the problem worse as clones will be provided to players for a hefty fee.

Hardspace: Shipbreaker will be out on Steam Early Access on June 16.

CrossCode Releasing Digitally on Consoles on July 9

Fans of retro style action RPGs will soon have a new one to try out as Deck13 and Radical Fish have announced that CrossCode will be making its way to consoles on July 9th where it will be priced at $19.99 for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. There will even be a physical release for CrossCode on the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe though that will be releasing a bit later on August 28th.

CrossCode is said to offer thirty to eighty hours of gameplay with over a hundred and twenty enemy types to battle with thirty boss battles spread across a large world with seven unique areas and hidden secrets scattered everywhere. A new trailer for the game can be found below but it is worth noting that if you wish to play the game immediately, it is currently available on PC through Steam.

World of Tanks Rolls Out New Update and Battle Pass Season 2

Update 1.9.1 introduces an accurate reproduction of 1945’s Berlin, vehicle customisation and much more

June 10, 2020 — As summer approaches, World of Tanks is excited to announce that Update 1.9.1 will be launching on June 11. The new update will add a realistic Berlin map, which boasts four main battle areas, finely detailed environments and instantly recognisable historic buildings, to the Random Battles pool.

The update will also give tankers the chance to enjoy several new visual customisation options, from progressive decals that become flashier as the player completes special objectives on specific tanks to adjustable styles coming as sets of individual elements to be applied separately. Additionally, a ton of cool decals which were previously only for vehicles of certain nations and tiers are now available to all.

Additionally, Update 1.9.1’s release coincides with the launch of Season 2 of Battle Pass, which will see players blast through event Stages by earning Progression Points in Random Battles. Two top-tier tanks, the U.S. M48A5 Patton and the Czechoslovak TVP T 50/51, will be the stars of the show and will earn players more points. Awarded for completing Stage 45, this season’s main prizes are an exclusive 3D style and commander for one of these Tier X vehicles, chosen by the player.

Rewards will also include days of Premium Account, Credits, blueprint fragments, and two new types of Bounty Equipment.

“Battle Pass Season 1 finishes its three-month run tomorrow, and the community really appreciated the experience and rewards,” says Max Chuvalov, Publishing Director, World of Tanks. “We began gathering feedback as soon as the first season commenced so we’re able to seamlessly phase into the Season 2. We’re sure when it kicks off again in two days’ time, players will really like what they can get their hands on!” 

For more information on the update visit https://worldoftanks.asia/en/1.9.1/ 

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About World of Tanks

World of Tanks is the first team-based, massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to armored warfare. Throw yourself into the epic tank battles of World War II with gamers all over the world. Your arsenal includes over 600 armored vehicles from 11 nations, carefully detailed with historical accuracy.

Official website:

·         worldoftanks.com

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 4500+ employees and offices spread all over the world. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Their flagship products include the massively popular free-to-play hit World of Tanks and the strategic naval action game World of Warships.

Official website:

·         wargaming.com