Sydney, Australia, 10th June 2020 –  Koch Media and Paradox Interactive today announced that Stellaris: Console Edition is now available at selected retail stores across Australia and New Zealand.

An adaption of Stellaris, the popular sci-fi grand strategy game, Stellaris: Console Edition features a sleek redesigned user interface created to provide an authentic grand strategy experience for the first time on PlayStation®4 and the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X.

The launch trailer gives you an idea of the endless possibilities that await in Stellaris: Console Edition

The Stellaris: Console Edition retail version will include the following content:

Featuring the same deep strategic gameplay as Paradox’s original Stellaris, with rich and diverse alien races and emergent storytelling, Stellaris: Console Edition puts the complexity of the galaxy at your thumbsticks. Whether you’re exploring the unknown, discovering the mysteries of the universe, or conquering it for the glory of your empire, console players have more inter-galactic strategy awaiting them than ever before.

Stellaris: Console Edition lets players:

• Behold the enormity of space with procedurally generated galaxies and an untold number of planets to explore.
• Encounter a myriad of wild, quirky, and dangerous alien races who may prove to be crucial trade partners or conquering forces hellbent on enslaving your civilization.
• Take on strategic space warfare and resource management to ensure the survival and advancement of your empire.
• Explore scientific anomalies and uncover technological wonders throughout the galaxy to utilize them toward your own gains.
• Govern your own fledgling empire and secure your power and agenda through manipulating internal policies, factions, traditions and more.
• Adapted for console with a streamlined control scheme and UI for a true grand strategy experience.

For more information about Stellaris: Console Edition, visit: www.stellaris.com

About Paradox Interactive

Paradox Interactive is a leading global publisher of strategy games for PC and console. The company has developed and published a world-renowned catalog stretching back to 1999, with players hailing from all around the world

The publisher’s steadily-growing portfolio includes firmly established franchises such as the critically acclaimed Europa Universalis, Crusader Kings, Hearts of Iron, and Stellaris series created by Paradox Development Studio, the Age of Wonders series created by Triumph Studios, as well as award-winning titles such as Cities: Skylines, Pillars of Eternity, and more from a network of partner studios. Paradox is the owner of the World of Darkness IPs and is publishing Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. Today, over four million people play a Paradox game each month, and the number of registered Paradox users is over twelve million.

Paradox’s head offices are located in Stockholm, Sweden. Our development studios are located in Stockholm, Malmö and Umeå, Sweden, in Delft, The Netherlands, in Seattle, Washington, and in Berkeley, California. We share a passion for gaming and gamers, and our goal is to provide deep and challenging games with hours of gameplay and endless variety to our ever-growing community.

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 25 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, Poland, and the United States.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — June 10, 2020 —Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege will be available to play for free from June 11^th through June 15^th, depending on the platform. Those interested can join more than 60 million players in the Rainbow Six Siege community across all platforms, including immediate access to all maps, modes, and 20 legacy Operators.

All players that participate in the free weekend may carry over their progression, acquired in-game content, and continue to play uninterrupted if they purchase the game. Players will also benefit from a discount up to 70% off on the Base game (available on PC only), Deluxe, Gold and Ultimate Editions between June 11^th and June 17^th, depending on SKU and platform. Players may also benefit from an additional 20% discount on PC if purchased through the Ubisoft Store.

Additionally, any player that owns Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 and participates in the June free weekend will unlock a 5-piece “Thermite Outfit” for their agent in The Division 2. Division 2 players who don’t own R6S or haven’t previously participated in a past FWE may still unlock the reward during the June FWE. Any existing R6S player that already owns TCTD2 will already unlock the reward in Ubisoft Club. Also, as a continuing promotion from April, Rainbow Six Siege players can still earn the Ela The Division 2 Set by playing a free trial or the full The Division 2 game. More details and timing for the free play week and discounts are available via the following link: http://rainbow6.com/freeweekend.

Now live on the Test Server, the upcoming Operation Steel Wave introduces a new Attacker – Ace from Norway, and Defender – Melusi from South Africa, plus a new secondary gadget for Defenders, the Proximity Alarm. The map House has also been entirely reworked with a new look and improved navigation and flow.

For more information about Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, please visit: https://rainbow6.ubisoft.com.

*Free Weekend discount available on select dates for PC, Xbox and PlayStation stores. Dates and discounts will vary.

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

Latest Update Celebrates the Game’s First 100 Days with New Characters, Special Events and More

LOS ANGELES – JUNE 9, 2020 – Netmarble Corp. today introduced multiple in-game events ongoing for celebration of 100^th day of its cinematic adventure mobile roleplaying game (RPG) The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross launched on March 3.

Two new characters with outstanding and unique skills, including SSR [Infinity] Great Mage Merlin and SSR [Creation] Fighter Diane, have been added to the game. As part of its special access events, opportunities to acquire 11 Consecutive Gacha Tickets for free are available until June 14. Also, SSR [Lioness] Queen Elizabeth is rewarded for anyone that accesses and participates during the event period.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross’ 100 Day Celebration event includes:

• New Characters
  • ‘SSR [Infinity] ‘Great Mage Merlin’ and her StepUp Gacha can be acquired through tickets rewarded from The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross’ special access event. (from June 2)
  • ‘SSR [Creation] Fighter Diane’ is available to collect via the 100^th Days Celebration Pickup Gacha. (from June 9)

• 100th Days Celebration Bingo Event:
  • Players can obtain ‘Bingo Draw Tickets’ by playing Free Stages and Death Match, which can be used to collect numbers to complete the bingo line. Various growth goods can be acquired through this event.

• 100th Day Celebration Exchange:
  • By completing Solgres Dungeon and Boss Battles, players can obtain ‘100th Days Exchange Tickets’, which are used to acquire items such as the costume set of ‘White Wave Cheering Uniform’ and 100th Day Celebration Tavern Furniture.

• Special Solgres Dungeon:
  • A special Dungeon has been added into the existing Solgres Dungeon. Completing this specific dungeon per day will give different rewards.

Starting today, players also have access to a new battle mode – Training Grotto. This new mode motivates players to use strategically organized heroes and unique tactics to challenge various stages. The new Engrave Equipment function, a feature that strengthens equipment grades one step further through engraving the hero’s name, was also added. The new feature provides further growth of equipment stats and offers new fun elements to players.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross translates the storytelling and adventures of The Seven Deadly Sins, into a highly engaging and entertaining mobile gaming experience. The game features stunning, high-resolution 3D graphics, over 100 dramatic cutscenes, and is brought to life with the cast of the original Japanese voice actors reprising their characters. The game surpassed three million cumulative downloads one week following its March 3 global launch.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play in 2020. For more information, please visit the game’s official website and Facebook.

Based on the manga “Nanatsu no Taizai” by Nakaba Suzuki originally serialized in the weekly SHONEN MAGAZINE published by Kodansha Ltd.

©Nakaba Suzuki,KODANSHA/The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of the Commandments Project,MBS. All Rights Reserved. © Netmarble Corp. & Netmarble Fun Inc. All Rights Reserved. 

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About Netmarble Corporation

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

XSEED Games Launches the Definitive Console Version for the Acclaimed Action RPG Digitally and with Limited Physical Day 1 “Timeless Adventurer Edition”

Torrance, Calif. – June 9, 2020 – XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., has launched Ys: Memories of Celceta, the definitive console version of the classic Nihon Falcom action RPG, in North America for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. The title is available digitally on the PlayStation®Store for $29.99 for the standard edition and $39.99 for the deluxe edition, which includes a digital version of the soundtrack CD Ys Musical Selections: Past and Present, previously only available in the Ys 25^th anniversary pack in Japan, as well as a never before released deluxe theme featuring artwork and music from the game. The retail Day 1 “Timeless Adventurer Edition” physical version is available with a MSRP of $39.99 on the XSEED Games Store and other participating retailers, and includes a physical version of the PS4™ system game, the special 25^th anniversary soundtrack CD, and 12 5.2” x 6.6” art cards highlighting various heroines from Ys lore for collectors.

Originally released for the PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system and later for Windows PC, the PS4™ system version releases with a wide range of visual enhancements including full HD graphics and 60 FPS visuals, with special consideration given to the controls to reproduce the touch screen functions of the “PS Vita” version. The title also includes dual audio support for both the original Japanese voices and the English dub, making this the definitive console version of the title. Join Adol Christin on a quest for his lost memories as he and a colorful cast of party members explore the expansive world of Celceta. 

About Ys: Memories of Celceta

Remembering nothing but his name, Adol Christin awakens to find himself in the town of Casnan—a bustling frontier village at the edge of an endless sea of trees and untamed wilderness. Bereft of past and purpose, he is left to wander the town until a mysterious information dealer named Duren who claims to know him joins Adol on a sudden mission to rid the local mine of monsters. This unexpected quest reawakens Adol’s instincts as an accomplished swordsman, and their exploits quickly attract the attention of Griselda, a Romun Army general stationed in the town. Impressed with their skills, she enlists the pair to assist in mapping the Great Forest of Celceta—a task many have attempted but from which none have ever returned alive. Far from the frontier’s edge, Adol and Duren must brave the dangers of Celceta while constantly keeping watch for any clues that may help Adol recover his lost memories. More importantly, Adol must use his best judgment to decide who he can trust and who is taking advantage of his lost memories to deceive him…

Ys: Memories of Celceta, is developed by Nihon Falcom and published by XSEED Games on June 9^th for PS4™ system in North America. The physical day 1 “Timeless Adventurer Edition” is available for a MSRP of $39.99 at the XSEED Games Store and other participating retailers, while the digital standard edition and deluxe edition are available on the PlayStation®Store for $29.99/$39.99, respectively. Marvelous Europe will be launching the title on June 19, 2020, within Europe and Australia.

The “PS Vita” system version was released on November 26, 2013 and the Windows PC release launched on July 25, 2018. This game has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB for PS4™ system.

More information about the Ys series can be found at www.worldofys.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, get in depth info from their localization blog on their website, and join the discussion on their Discord server at: http://discord.gg/XSEEDGames.

About XSEED Games

XSEED Games is the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., which is a publicly traded company listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Formed in 2004 and located in Torrance, California, XSEED Games publishes interactive entertainment content for PC and consoles from the Marvelous portfolio as well as from a wide variety of third-party partners. Whether it’s Marvelous properties such as STORY OF SEASONS (Bokujo Monogatari), SENRAN KAGURA, and Rune Factory, or third-party titles such as the Corpse Party, AKIBA’S TRIP series or the recently released Granblue Fantasy: Versus, XSEED Games has grown its reputation among gamers with its critically acclaimed localizations and commitment to fans, remaining ever dedicated to its “indie spirit, player-first” approach.  

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‘Captivating Sci-Fi story with a modern nostalgic feeling’ ‘Celebrating the golden times of RPGs’

Stuttgart, Germany – June 9th 2020 – ININ Games, Deck13 and Radical Fish Games are very excited to announce that the captivating JRPG CrossCode is coming to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation®4. With more than 400.000 digital copies sold for PC, CrossCode is finally coming to consoles. 

CrossCode for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation®4 will be available in all major retail stores in Europe and North America starting from August 28th 2020. Furthermore, the exclusive and limited SteelBook® Edition and Collector’s Edition are available only at Strictly Limited Games starting today. The digital editions can soon be ordered in the Nintendo eShop and the PlayStation Store and will be released on July 9th 2020.

CrossCode is a retro-inspired 2D game that comes with a captivating sci-fi storyline and silky smooth physics. Magnificent worlds and a fast-paced combat system are combined with outstanding puzzle mechanics and lots of options for character growth. A strong main story and lots of side content allow you to spend up to 80 hours in the detailed, nostalgic pixel world. 

CrossCode is set in the distant future, where you follow a player named Lea. Lea logs into a fictional MMO called CrossWorlds. Lea suffers from memory loss and is mute. The path to regain Lea’s memory is to play CrossWorlds, discover all the game locations and meet other players. Bit by bit as Lea’s memory returns, the mystery surrounding CrossWorlds will unravel – and you will discover why a mute player is stuck in this game in the first place. 

CrossCode had seven years of community-driven development behind its creation and was hugely anticipated by a strong fanbase before its successful release on Steam.

CrossCode features:
* Abundant main story and side content

* Outstanding Retro-style music

* Great variety of puzzles

* Fast-paced combat system

* Combining the best of JRPG and action adventure games in a modern retro-styled look

* Discover a large SciFi world with 7 unique realms 

* Fight more than 120 enemy types including 30+ boss fights

* Explore 7 vast dungeons with unique themes and puzzle mechanics

CrossCode SteelBook® Edition The limited CrossCode SteelBook® Edition for PC, Nintendo Switch and PS4 features:

• Game
• Instruction Card
• Manual
• Variant reversible Cover
• Original SteelBook®
• Individually numbered limited Edition

The SteelBook® Edition is exclusively available at the Strictly Limited Games Partner Shop for €39.99. The PlayStation 4 SteelBook® edition is limited to only 2,000 copies worldwide. The Nintendo Switch SteelBook® edition is limited to 3,000 copies worldwide. The PC SteelBook® edition is limited to 3,000 copies worldwide.

About ININ Games

ININ Games focuses on the digital and physical publishing of high-quality, feel-good retro and arcade games. ININ Games brings retro games to life and creates the classics of the future. They are best known for “Bubble Bobble 4 Friends”, “Slaps and Beans” and “The Ninja Saviors – Return of the Warriors”. Numerous other milestones of classic gaming culture are in the planning and will be announced in the coming months. ININ Games is part of United Games Entertainment GmbH. For more information visit http://inin.games 

About Deck13

Deck13 Interactive is one of Germany’s leading developers, employing more than 60 creative minds in Frankfurt. Deck13 Interactive has developed over 20 titles, including major releases such as Lords of the Fallen and The Surge. With the “Deck13 Spotlight” label the team established a publishing service in 2014 to help independent developers bring their projects to wider audiences.

About Radical Fish 

We are a young studio and crazy about details. So we tend to polish our stuff, be it animations, controls, physics or that one pixel in the interface that just didn’t seem right. We like our games with a touching story and deep, fast-paced gameplay. You find those qualities in RPGs, Action-Adventures, Beat’em Ups, and all kind of genres, really. So we think: why not simply mix up those genres and create something new? And since we all grew up in the 16bit area, we add some good ol’ 2D sprite art on top. That’s what we do in a nutshell.

The Latest Elite Dangerous Free Update is Out Today for all PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 Players

Cambridge, UK – June 9, 2020 — Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) announced today that, after two beta periods,  the Elite Dangerous Fleet Carriers free update is now available for PC, the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and the Xbox One all-in-one games and entertainment system.

Fleet Carriers have arrived, and they bring all kinds of exciting possibilities for all Elite Dangerous Commanders. With a 500-light-year jump range, Fleet Carriers provide a new platform for deep-space exploration and long-range travel, equipped with every essential players could ever need. No matter where you are in space, you are home on a Fleet Carrier. 

Offering a range of on-board services, capabilities, and customisation options, Fleet Carriers are truly tailored to suit any play style, offering the ability to rearm, refuel, and repair on the go. They can be upgraded with a range of services, from Universal Cartographics and Outfitting, to your own personal Redemption Officer. Those extra amenities can make Fleet Carriers’ owners earn extra when visiting Commanders sell bonds, buy modules, and more.

Thanks to these mega ships’ 16 landing pads capacity, it has never been easier to organise whole squadron of Commanders to explore the furthest reaches of space. Feet Carriers’ proprietors retain full landing clearance, having the last word about who has permission to come on-board. It is up to them to decide if they want to give refuge to wanted criminals or protect their good name.

Fleet Carriers, Elite Dangerous latest free update, is now available to all PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 players. For more information, follow Elite Dangerous on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Visit the Elite Dangerous official website at elitedangerous.com.

About Elite Dangerous
Take control of your own starship in a cutthroat galaxy. Some may know you as an ally; others will call you a pirate, a bounty hunter, a smuggler, an explorer, an assassin, a hero… Fly alone or with friends, fight for a cause or go it alone. Your actions change the galaxy around you in an ever-unfolding story. Start with a small starship and a handful of credits, and do whatever it takes to earn the skill, knowledge, wealth and power to stand among the ranks of the Elite.

About Frontier
Frontier is a leading independent creator of self-published videogame franchises founded in 1994 by David Braben, co-author of the iconic Elite game. Based in Cambridge, Frontier uses its proprietary ‘COBRA’ game development technology to create innovative games, currently focusing on videogame consoles and personal computers.

Become part of a story soaked in soldiers’ blood, full of bravery, sacrifice, and determination in Medic: Pacific Corpsman – a single-player FPP adventure simulation game offering a unique take on the Pacific War.

Save soldiers’ lives and face the horrors of the Pacific War from a different perspective. Step onto the battlefield not as a sharpshooter, but as an American medic, also known as a corpsman, serving in the US military. Instead of spreading death and terror among your enemies, bring help, comfort, and hope to wounded soldiers from your unit. It is your job to save your fallen brothers in arms from certain death, or at least recover their remains. Try to rescue as many troops as you can and learn that being a true hero has more than just one meaning.

Add the game to your Steam Wishlist (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1281640/Medic_Pacific_Corpsman), so you won’t miss any updates from the front line.

ABOUT MEDIC: PACIFIC CORPSMAN

Medic: Pacific Corpsman is a single-player FPP adventure simulation game offering a unique take on the Pacific War, inspired by historic events, movies, and TV series such as Pearl Harbor, Hacksaw Ridge, Midway, Saving Private Ryan, and The Pacific. Become a true hero. Survive the horrors of the battlefield, dodge bullets, and bring salvation to the wounded. Be their last hope in the chaotic reality of the Pacific Front. Resuscitate, patch up, and carry soldiers to safety, all to change the course of the battle. Most importantly, be ready for the hardest choice every medic must make: decide who lives and who dies. Resources are limited, time is running out, and not everyone’s chances of survival are equal.

MEDIC: PACIFIC CORPSMAN – MAIN FEATURES

• A unique take on the war – become part of a story full of bravery, sacrifice, and determination, all soaked in soldiers’ blood.
• An everchanging battlefield – act fast, be cautious, avoid the enemy, hide from bombshells, and dodge bullets.
• Strategic thinking, smart foresight, and resourcefulness are a must – choose your methods and how to distribute the available supplies, but most of all, think before you act.
• Make hard choices – remember that you are one, and they are many. Assess the injured, determine the seriousness of the wounds, and have the final word on who gets to live and who dies.
• Experience the unthinkable – view the horrors of war with your own eyes. Hear your fellow soldiers screaming in agony. Witness the gore covering the ground. Feel the pain of those knowing they will never see their loved ones again.

Medic: Pacific Corpsman is currently under development for PC.

About Games Operators
Games Operators is a publishing company that invests in, releases, and promotes video games. The company helps to develop innovative and unique video games like 911 Operator and Radio Commander by getting involved in projects at various levels of progress – from the conceptual phase to nearly-finished products. http://www.gameops.pl/

Alawar has announced a partnership with Wooden Monkeys Studio (Moscow) in the development of an upcoming project.

A detective adventure with an in-depth storyline and a female protagonist is planned for 2021 and will be published by Alawar (Beholder, Do Not Feed the Monkeys).

We immediately saw the potential of a new game. Its exciting gameplay and strong main character make it appealing and accessible to a wide audience who enjoy detective adventures. We’re thrilled to combine our forces with our friends at Wooden Monkeys and help them bring this gem to players worldwide.
Sergey Zanin, CEO of Alawar

We are so excited to announce our new title, which we make with people who had a hand in such indie-hits as Don’t Feed the Monkeys and Beholder. That means a grave responsibility for us.

We are very happy to be able to use not only Alawar’s support but also their vast experience in developing and publishing narrative projects without changing our original idea. Based on this, we are sure that we’ll be able to create an amazing enjoyable game!

David Aramyan, founder of Wooden Monkeys

We plan to release the game in 2021. Stay tuned.

About the company

Since 1999, Alawar has released over 500 projects from more than 250 developers. The publisher provides comprehensive expertise in financing, business analytics, expert assessment, localization, testing, marketing, and PR.

Wooden Monkeys is a young and ambitious development Studio from Moscow. Founded in 2018, known as the developer of a narrative PC thriller Save Koch.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (June 9, 2020) – Leading video game publisher BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. and developers Slightly Mad Studios, today announced Project CARS 3, the next installment in the Project CARS racing franchise. The game will be available for PlayStation^® 4, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM^® in summer 2020.

Your Ultimate Driver Journey from weekend warrior to racing legend with Project CARS 3 comes packed with over 200 elite-brand road and race-cars, and over 140 global circuits complete with 24-hour cycles and evocative all-4-season, all-weather racing.

Along with all the thrills, emotions, and fun from the vibrant world of motor racing that has always been a mainstay of the Project CARS franchise, Project CARS 3 brings a host of exciting new features to increase both the fun factor and accessibility.

New to the best-seller franchise is an engaging and challenging Career Mode that will see drivers own their stable of exclusive machinery for the first time. Drivers will need to race hard to upgrade their cars with authentic performance parts that realistically affect handling and power as they battle their way up to the top of the racing world.

Also new to the franchise is a wide range of customization options for cars, including wheels, tires, rims, and more, as well as personalization options that will let players create their racing hero persona.

The seasoned racing game developers at Slightly Mad Studios have worked tirelessly to make Project CARS 3 the most accessible entry in the franchise’s history catering to all drivers no matter their skill level. A completely redeveloped controller experience, fully scalable assists, a revamped model for even more convincing and fun handling, and a whole new, fun First Time User Experience will allow everyone—from franchise veterans to sim-racing pros to rookie drivers—to fully experience the authenticity of pure racing.

Along with a new emphasis on the visceral sense of speed coupled with intense crash effects, authentic car-contact and enhanced AI, Project CARS 3 is all set to continue the franchise’s authentic journey into the pounding heart of motor racing fun for everyone.

“It’s been quite a journey watching the Project CARS franchise go from strength to strength these last five years, and we’re delighted to finally lift the wrap on Project CARS 3,” said Ian Bell, founder and CEO, Slightly Mad Studios. “While realism and authenticity continue to be at the core of the franchise, we’ve added a host of new options to ensure that Project CARS 3 is also the most accessible game in the franchise’s history. We really couldn’t be more excited to show off our new Project CARS game to both fans of the franchise and those who are ready to experience racing at its very best.”

The Project CARS franchise debuted in 2015 to critical praise and quickly went on to sell over 2 million units in its first year. The follow-up, 2017’s Project CARS 2, won the gamescom award for the Best Simulation Game. Now, with this third installment, the team at Slightly Mad Studios continues in the tradition of delivering an authentic racing experience that allows players to create and live out their own ultimate driver journey.

To learn more about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.’s other products go to: http://www.bandainamcoent.com/home.html or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS or join the conversation on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/bandainamcous.

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN^®, GALAGA^®, TEKKEN^®, SOULCALIBUR^®, and ACE COMBAT^®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z^®, and ONE PIECE^®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

ABOUT SLIGHTLY MAD STUDIOS
Slightly Mad Studios is the team behind the critically acclaimed GTR® series, Need For Speed® Shift™ & Shift 2 Unleashed® & the Project CARS Franchise. It has over 10 years of pedigree in racing games, and Project CARS represents the culmination of all that experience and heritage.
Keep up to date with Slightly Mad Studios by visiting their website: https://www.slightlymadstudios.com
Or on Social Media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/slightlymadteam
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slightlymadstudios
Slightly Mad Studios is a Codemasters® company

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.

© 2020 Slightly Mad Studios Limited. Published and distributed by the BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Group. Slightly Mad Studios, Project CARS, the SMS logo, and the Project CARS logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Slightly Mad Studios Limited (a Codemasters Company). The names, designs, and logos of all products are the property of their respective owners and used with permission.

Published and distributed by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. in the Americas.

Press Release © 2020 BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Germany-based Gaming Minds Studios, developer of Port Royale 4 and
Railway Empire, now wholly owned by Kalypso Media Group

Ridgewood, NJ – (June 9, 2020) – Kalypso Media Group GmbH has today announced the complete takeover of Gaming Minds Studios, with the publisher now owning 100% of shares in the developer of the upcoming Port Royale 4. 
 
The move strengthens the previous partnership between the two companies, in which Kalypso Media owned 60% of shares following the insolvency of previous publisher Ascaron Entertainment and the foundation of the studio in 2009 by Ascaron veterans Daniel Dumont and Kay Struve. Together, Kalypso Media and Gaming Minds Studios then produced several well-known titles including Patrician IV, Port Royale 3, Grand Ages: Medieval and Railway Empire. 

The remaining 40% shares have now been acquired by Kalypso Media retroactively from January 2020, with Daniel Dumont and Kay Struve remaining as Studio Heads of Gaming Minds Studios for the long-term future.

“The complete takeover of Gaming Minds is a logical result of our strategy to expand our own development resources not only in Germany, but also internationally” says Simon Hellwig, owner and Global Managing Director of Kalypso Media. “We are offering the highly qualified and motivated team in Gütersloh the opportunity to focus exclusively on the further development of exciting franchises such as Railway Empire and Port Royale and to establish their own engine even more strongly within the rest of the Kalypso Media Group.”

Daniel Dumont, Studio Head at Gaming Minds Studios said, “Above all, we want to develop great simulation and strategy games on all platforms that players will love to play for years to come.”

“It is a great relief to us that we have had a strong, secure publishing partner in Kalypso for over 10 years, who have always supported us fully and share in our philosophy for the studio.” adds Kay Struve, Studio Head at Gaming Minds Studios.

Gaming Minds Studios is currently working on finalizing the long-awaited trading simulation Port Royale 4 for PC, Xbox One, Playstation®4 in autumn 2020 and on Nintendo Switch™ in Q1 2021. The Windows PC beta can be played now and is available exclusively on the Kalypso Store.

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