Tripwire Interactive Makes a Splash with Extended Shark Week Sale and Jawesome Tiger Shark Gift for All Current and New Players

ROSWELL, Ga. – Aug. 11, 2020 – Developer and publisher Tripwire Interactive, the studio behind the summer blockbuster, open-world, action-RPG (aka ShARkPG) Maneater, is celebrating Shark Week with a free gift for all players. Both current and new Maneater players on all gaming platforms can grab the Tiger Shark Adaptation for free. Named after the legendary Tiger Shark, often referred to as “the garbage can of the sea,” this evolution provides extra nutrients when consuming prey in addition to providing a sharply striped cosmetic upgrade. The Tiger Shark Adaptation is now free for all players. On PC (via Epic Games Store), download the most recent update, hit the nearest Grotto in-game, and select the Tiger Shark Skin Adaptation under body evolutions. For console players, simply visit the store links below to download the item free of charge:

• North American PlayStation Store Link
• European PlayStation Store Link
• For the Xbox One version, please visit the Store Link

To equip the Tiger Shark Adaptation, players can visit the nearest Grotto, and select the Tiger Shark Adaptation under Body Evolutions.

Since its debut in the open-water, action-RPG space, Maneater has captured the hearts and fins of content creators around the world with over 2,500 live streams with over 300 days’ worth of playtime on Twitch.tv – and over 114 million video views via YouTube. To further celebrate this truly jawe-some milestone, Tripwire Interactive is making a splash with a special Shark Week sale. Players can grab Maneater with a 25% discount only on the Epic Games Store until 9 a.m. EDT Sunday August 16, 2020.

“We couldn’t be happier with the overwhelmingly positive response to Maneater we’ve seen from players around the world,” said John Gibson, CEO and Co-owner at Tripwire Interactive. “Clearly, people are hungry for more, and while it’s too soon to go into great detail, I can promise that you haven’t seen the last of Maneater – our team is working on something extra special to share with fans.”

Maneater is a single player, open-world action-RPG (ShARkPG) where YOU are the shark. Starting as a small bull shark pup you are tasked with surviving the harsh world while eating your way up the ecosystem. To do this, you will explore a large and varied open world encountering diverse enemies — both human and wildlife. Find the right resources and you can grow and evolve far beyond what nature intended, allowing the player to tailor the shark to their play style. This is fortunate, because to get revenge on the cruel fisherman that dismembered you will take evolving into a massive shark, an apex predator of legends. Eat. Explore. Evolve.

Key Features Include:

• Eat: Feed on humans, consume nutrients, and find rare shark loot to evolve past what nature intended.
• Explore The Gulf: Explore seven large regions, including bayous of the gulf coast, resort beaches, industrial docks, the open ocean and more. Experience a living world with a full day/night cycle.
• Evolve Into a Legend: Unlock and equip various Evolutions that improve and enhance your shark as you progress through the campaign.
• Unique Story: Play through a full narrative, story-based campaign narrated by Chris Parnell (Rick and Morty, Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock) and set against the backdrop of a reality TV show.
• Diverse, Compelling Combat: Battle fierce wildlife including other apex predators or fight against various types of human hunters ranging from town drunks all the way up to the Coast Guard.

With a truly unique premise and never-before-seen approach to the action-RPG genre, Tripwire Interactive takes players on a journey through uncharted waters with Maneater.

Maneater is out now on PC (via Epic Games Store), the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Xbox One with an ESRB rating of M for Mature, PEGI 18 rating, and USK 16 rating. For more details on Maneater, please visit the official website – and follow the developers at Tripwire Interactive on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch.tv, and Instagram.

About Tripwire Interactive

Formed in 2005 as a humble independent developer founded by gamers who found success in the video game modding community, Tripwire Interactive has developed and self-published multiple critically acclaimed titles in the wildly popular Killing Floor and Rising Storm franchises, which have collectively sold over 20 million units to date. The studio’s latest project, Maneater, breaks new ground in the popular action RPG genre and finds players taking on the role of a deadly shark with the uncanny ability to evolve as it feeds.

Since then, Tripwire Interactive has expanded its business and now turns its experience and resources to include publishing titles spanning multiple platforms and genres from other talented independent studios. The publishing division aims to help like-minded independent studios bring their titles to market, including Chivalry 2 developed by Torn Banner Studios, Espire 1: VR Operative developed by Digital Lode, and Road Redemption developed by EQ Games and Pixel Dash Studios.

About Deep Silver

Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds by creating products of the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires.

Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island, and the gritty, post-apocalyptic Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include the next entries into the Saints Row, TimeSplitters and Dead Island franchises. Deep Silver also owns the development studios Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, and Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com

Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (software, games and films). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe and the USA. The Koch Media group has more than 20 years of experience in the digital media business, and has risen to become the number one distributor in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Kaspersky Labs, NC SOFT, Sega, Square Enix and Tecmo-Koei, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarters in Höfen, Austria Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux, Australia, Czech Republic and the United States.

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Classic RPG-inspired open world hack ‘n slash tasks you to save the world in an epic prequel adventure

Helsinki, Finland — August 11th, 2020 — Independent developer Cornfox & Brothers today announced that their action fantasy RPG, Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm, is coming to Nintendo Switch this Fall.  Currently available on Apple Arcade, Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm has received critical acclaim in its beautiful 3D open world reimagining of its fantasy landscape, encouraging endless exploration and nostalgic immersion for budding adventurers.

“Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm is a game made by Nintendo fans, for Nintendo fans,” said Heikki Repo, Creative Director of Cornfox & Brothers. “We’ve been able to create something new from the strong background that we established with our previous game, Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas, and Oceanhorn 2 is our love letter to the games that we grew up with, combining that beloved nostalgia with exciting new mechanics to give it an original spin.”

Prequel to the acclaimed Oceanhorn: Monsters of Uncharted Seas, Oceanhorn 2 follows the adventures of a young Knight who sets out on a magical journey across the vast regions of Gaia to defend the lands and people of Arcadia from Warlock Mesmeroth’s Dark Army. Joined by Trin, the granddaughter of Arcadia’s leader Archimedes, and Gen, a mysterious robot wielding an old Samurai weapon, our young protagonist faces the impossible challenge of uniting the Owrus, Gillfolk and men in order to defeat Mesmeroth’s formidable Dark Army. By controlling the characters with contextual commands, you must solve puzzles and fight in tactical battles to strike down your enemies in hack ‘n slash combat, traversing a Zelda-esque open-world landscape. The 20-hour action-filled RPG is currently available on Apple Arcade. 

For more information about Oceanhorn 2, check out:
Official website: https://www.oceanhorn.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oceanhorn/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cornfox
Youtube: https://youtube.com/CornfoxBros

About Cornfox & Brothers
Founded in 2010 by brothers Jukka & Antti Viljamaa and Heikki Repo, Cornfox & Brothers is a Finnish-based independent game developer with a passion for delivering memorable, story-driven experiences for gamers of all kinds, and on all platforms. The team is mostly known for the acclaimed adventure RPG Oceanhorn franchise that has been nominated for and won several awards globally.
For more information, visit: https://www.cornfox.com

The Lockdown League in partnership with 2K Games is bringing together 16 of Australia’s top sports and celebrity talent to find out who is the best NBA 2K20 player.

The Lockdown League: NBA 2K20 will feature AFL stars Lachie Neale and James Sicily, MMA champions Martin Nguyen and Josh Culibao, ATP Tennis player, Thanasi Kokkinakis, hip-hop super star, Phi11a, and funny-men Shooter Williamson and Elliot Loney, in a knock-out winner takes all tournament.

Matches will be played using NBA 2K20’s Quick Game mode with six-minute quarters. Each matchup will last approximately two hours, and will feature additional content, including pre-game interviews, exclusive guest appearances, and additional exhibition matches.

All 17 matches including finals will be LIVE and accessible to fans via The Lockdown League’s media channels on Twitch, YouTube and applicable social media.

Catch Round 1 action of The Lockdown League from 7pm, Tuesday (11/08) and Wednesday (12/08). Scheduling and dates will be announced weekly.

• YOU TUBE: youtube.com/ TheLockdownLeague
• TWITCH: twitch.tv/TheLockdownLeague
• YOU TUBE: youtube.com – AFL Gamers Network

Follow the below handles to keep up to date on upcoming streams:

• TWITCH: twitch.tv/TheLockdownLeague
• INSTAGRAM: @TheLockdownLeague
• FACEBOOK: @TheLockdownLeague

New Premium Michael Schumacher Charity DLC Available Now

Codemasters has announced its support for the Keep Fighting Foundation, which is inspired by Michael Schumacher. Launching today on PC, F1^® 2020, the official videogame of the 2020 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP^™, features a set of Keep Fighting Foundation DLC. The premium items, which can be purchased together in-game, features a car livery, podium emote, helmet, gloves, suit and badge. PlayStation^®4, Xbox One, and Google Stadia will go live on Tuesday 11 August. Proceeds from the sales will go directly to the Keep Fighting Foundation.

“It was an honour for the studio to focus on Michael’s record-breaking F1^® career for the F1^® 2020 Deluxe Schumacher Edition,” said Lee Mather, F1^® Franchise Game Director at Codemasters. “We are equally proud to support the Keep Fighting Foundation. Many of our players regard Michael as the greatest of all time, and we know the exclusive items will prove incredibly popular.”

F1^® 2020 released on Friday 10th July 2020 for PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, Windows PC (via Steam), and Google Stadia. A Limited Edition F1^® 2020 Steelbook, also featuring Michael Schumacher, is available in local markets via selected retailers subject to availability. 

For more information about the Foundation, please visit: www.keepfighting.ms/

For F1^® 2020 news follow Formula 1 game website and social channels on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.

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ABOUT CODEMASTERS:

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

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That’s a lot of tumbles!

The euphoric team of Mediatonic and Devolver Digital are thrilled to announce that Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout has welcomed over 2 million players on Steam since its release on August 4th, making it the companies’ most successful launch ever.

To celebrate the milestone, the dynamic duo has collected a plethora of eye-popping Fall Guys figures from the game’s launch week in a transparent attempt to garner even more attention for their little jelly beans.

“It has been overwhelming and humbling to watch the launch and reception of Fall Guys. We’re incredibly grateful to all of our players for their support and have big plans for the game in the future,” beamed Mediatonic’s Co-Founder & Chief Games Officer, Paul Croft. “We’re thrilled by the response and can’t quite believe how beloved our little jelly beans have already become!”

Fall Guys has also garnered critical acclaim from gaming and mainstream media, as well as grabbing the attention of the world’s most watched streamers on it’s unstoppable stumble toward greatness.

“I haven’t had this much fun with friends in an online game in all of 2020” – Ars Technica Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is out now on PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam. PS+ subscribers can jump in for FREE throughout August. Stumble over to fallguys.com, join Discord and follow @FallGuysGame for regular updates and prepare for your inevitable failure in front of the whole world!

MERUEM FROM HUNTER X HUNTER HATCHES ON JUMP FORCE THIS FALL

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announced that Meruem, HUNTER X HUNTER’s Chimera Ant king, will officially be joining the JUMP FORCEroster as part of Character Pass 2 this fall. Armed with both overwhelming physical prowess and terrifyingly potent Nen abilities, Meruem subjugates and rules over his opponents with an unforgiving iron tail.

Meruem joins Shoto Todoroki as the second member of JUMP FORCE Character Pass 2, which will also add three new playable characters from Bleach, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and YuYu Hakusho at later dates. By purchasing Character Pass 2 for $17.99, players will immediately obtain the previously released Todoroki, as well as gain early access to Meruem and each subsequent DLC character as they release; each character may also be purchased individually for $3.99.

JUMP FORCE is available now for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system system, Xbox One and PCs via STEAM®; the JUMP FORCE Deluxe Edition is also coming to the Nintendo Switch on August 28.

CD PROJEKT RED has unveiled three featurettes centered around the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077. The videos focus on the life paths, weaponry, and music of the game, and were all featured on the second episode of Night City Wire.

The Lifepaths featurette takes an in-depth look at the different backstories players will be able to choose for V — the main character of Cyberpunk 2077. Each path provides a distinct introduction to Night City and influences V’s experiences throughout the game.

Tools of Destruction focuses on the varied arsenal in Cyberpunk 2077. Guns, melee, and cyberware weaponry are all demonstrated, highlighting numerous ways players can engage in direct combat during their adventure through the most dangerous city of the dark future.

Finally, Becoming SAMURAI goes behind the scenes to show how Swedish hardcore punk band Refused musically brings the in-game chrome rock legends SAMURAI to life, and features interviews with band members and insight into the creative process behind the portrayal.

Players who wish to dive deeper into the lore of Cyberpunk 2077 can now pick up ‘The World Of Cyberpunk 2077’, a brand new book created in collaboration with Dark Horse Books. More details can be found here.CD PROJEKT RED Gear’s first Cyberpunk 2077-themed figure, Trauma Team Elite Response Unit, has also been presented and isnow available for pre-order.

Cyberpunk 2077 will release November 19th, 2020, for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4, with the version for Google Stadia set to launch the same year. The game will also be playable on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 consoles when available. At a later date, a free upgrade to Cyberpunk 2077, taking full advantage of next-gen hardware, will become available for owners of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions respectively.

For more information regarding the game, follow Facebook, Twitter, and visit cyberpunk.net.

About Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is a narrative-driven, open world RPG set in the most vibrant and dangerous metropolis of the future — Night City. The game follows the story of V, a hired gun on the rise in a world of cyberenhanced street warriors, tech-savvy netrunners and corporate life-hackers. Featuring CD PROJEKT RED’s hallmark concept of choices and consequences, players will face difficult decisions that ripple through the entire game. Winner of over 200 awards, Cyberpunk 2077 is set in the universe of the classic pen & paper RPG system, Cyberpunk 2020.

About CD PROJEKT RED
CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for personal computers and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include The Witcher series of games, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, GWENT: The Witcher Card Game and the upcoming futuristic AAA role-playing game — Cyberpunk 2077. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Capital Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

Players making video submissions in Saint Seiya Awakening: Knights of the Zodiac can take their chance to be featured in the official anniversary video — plus cash prizes to be won and more!

YOOZOO Games, Shanghai — 10.08.2020 | Much-loved mobile RPG Saint Seiya Awakening: Knights of the Zodiac has had quite the year: hitting the top 10 in more than 20 countries worldwide. GTarcade would like players to celebrate its very first birthday in a manner befitting the game; with a bit of fun, a flourish and some style.

So we’re inviting  players from around the world to record a short video sharing a bit of love, joy and maybe some birthday wishes for SSKOTZ. These videos will all have a chance of being featured in the official Saint Seiya Awakening: Knights of the Zodiac anniversary video. Each and every submission will get one Advanced Gem and be entered into a lucky draw to win a whopping 50 Advanced Gems. Submissions selected  for the anniversary will also receive 50 Advanced Gems. What’s not to love? Full rules and details on how to share your video can be found here.

In yet more creative endeavours, the first “Sea of Stars” Skin Design Contest is now live. Players are invited to design a skin with the theme of “Future Fantasy” for Gemini Kanon. Our submission deadline is August 20th with an awesome array of prizes up for grabs:

1. Superstar Designer (1 winner): $1500, all currently available SS Saints, all skins in the shop (including skins that were in the shop) and a Skin Designer showcase slot.
2. Star Designer (4 winners): Saint Cloth Myth Ex Dragon Shiryu ~ Golden Limited Edition ~, all currently available SS Saints, and all skins in the shop (including skins that were in the shop).
3. Talented Designer (10 winners): Diamonds x500, Advanced Gem x30, and 5 skins of your choice from the shop.
4. Shining Star (all qualified submissions): Diamonds x200, Advanced Gem x10

Of course, it wouldn’t be a birthday party without a gift. A Mysterious S Saint will be given to all players for free in September.

Finally… GTarcade are thrilled to be launching Saint Seiya: NEXT DIMENSION (ND) in the near future! This orthodox sequel will be made by the author Kurumada himself. Saint Seiya Awakening: Knights of the Zodiac will enter the Next Dimension with more new characters to look forward to!

Play Saint Seiya Awakening: Knights of The Zodiac

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About YOOZOO Games

YOOZOO Games is a global entertainment company specializing in game development and distribution. The company is headquartered in Shanghai with offices across Asia, Europe, and the US. Since its founding in 2009, YOOZOO has forged a strong global distribution network and launched over 40 highly successful titles including Game of Thrones Winter is Coming, the League of Angels series and Saint Seiya Awakening: Knights of the Zodiac.

Digital showcase of indie micro-studios also includes huge Steam Store savings on top indie titles including Rimworld and Stardew Valley

Bristol, England – 10 August 2020. Yogscast Games and the Yogscast network’s first ever Tiny Teams Festival is now in full swing, supporting independent developers by shining a spotlight on dozens of games from micro-studios of three people or fewer.

The Tiny Teams Festival features demos, interviews and livestreams from more than 50 developers, plus a special Tiny Teams Festival Steam Sale including micro-studio titles like Rimworld, Stardew Valley, Return of the Obra Dinn, and Hollow Knight.

Watch the Tiny Teams Festival live here or on Twitch.tv/Yogscast.

The full lineup of games has now been revealed with a mix of gameplay streams and trailers on the following titles:

• Topdee and Toodoo
• Cyberhook
• Neko Ghost, Jump!
• Spinch
• Demon Turf
• Pixel Skater
• Watch This Space
• Metal Heads
• Super Daryl Deluxe
• Knights and Bikes
• The Last Cube
• Area 86
• SOLAS
• Train Train Train
• Puzzle Forge Dungeon
• Space Haven
• Arcade Tycoon
• Ruinarch
• Merchant of the Skies
• Tracks
• RoboCo
• Kardboard Kings
• Spellcaster University
• WARBORN
• Pawnbarian
• Moonfall
• Empires of the Undergrowth
• Warpips
• Card Hog
• Meteorfall: Krumit’s Tale
• Atomicrops
• Cavity Busters
• For the Warp
• Trifox
• Fashion Police Squad
• HyperParasite
• Gone Viral
• The Last Stand: Aftermath
• Unto The End
• Resolution
• My Beautiful Paper Smile
• stikir
• In Other Waters
• Kraken Academy
• Before I Forget
• Genesis Noir
• Wayward Strand
• The Stillness of the Wind
• Forgotten Fields
• Do Not Buy This Game
• The Haunted Island, a Frog Detective Game
• Paradise Killer
• Lord Winklebottom Investigates
• Jenny LeClue – Detectivu

Also live on Steam is the Tiny Teams Festival Sale, with Steam Store discounts of up to 50% off through the week on the following titles:

Stardew Valley – 20% off
Rimworld – 10% off
Papers, Please – 50% off
Return of the Obra Dinn – 20% off
Yes, Your Grace – 20% off
Hypnospace Outlaw – 30% off
A Short Hike – 30% off
Slay the Spire – 50% off
Hollow Knight – 50% off
Her Story – 50% off
Bad North – 50% off
Ape Out – 50% off

About Yogscast Games

Yogscast Games is the independent publisher dedicated to independent developers, founded in 2017 by The Yogscast. Landlord’s Super is available now on Steam Early Access. Drink More Glurp is available now for PC and Nintendo Switch. Caveblazers is available now for PC and Switch. Brunch Club is available now for PC and Nintendo Switch, and launches August soon for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Los Santos Summer Special Coming August 11th

Make the most of the remaining dog days of the Southern San Andreas summer with a host of new activities hitting GTA Online next week. Featuring everything from tense new co-op missions launched from your Super Yacht to the track-based thrills of new Open Wheel Races, to a fleet of new vehicles to acquire and much more, Summer in Los Santos has something for everyone.

Galaxy Super Yacht owners will be able to engage in an all-new series of missions, either alone or with up to three shipmates. Everything from deep-sea diving to high-speed hi-jinks on the high seas, there’s action for sailors of all stripes.

Between deliveries and sales, the upwardly mobile can take to the streets in new Business Battles in some surprising locations for serious rewards. The Diamond Casino & Resort will also see a range of Adversary Modes taking place on the premises.

Meanwhile, auto websites will be flooded with more than a dozen new vehicles to purchase, including rides for Benny to customize, off-roaders, tunable sports cars and a pair of new Open Wheel beauties. Push them to the limits in a series of new Open Wheel Races – or design your own street circuit with the new Open Wheel Race Creator.

Plus, a number of general improvements and fixes – as well as our ongoing series of weekly special events and bonuses to take part in over the coming months – once the Los Santos Summer Special hits GTA Online on August 11^th.

Stay tuned to the Rockstar Newswire for more details, as well as more info on what’s to come later this year when Heists return in GTA Online’s biggest ever update.