First Single-Player Killer Queen Game, ABS vs THE BLOOD QUEEN, Revealed

Arcade Action Platformer Launches June

Brooklyn, NY — 1 May 2020 — ABS vs THE BLOOD QUEEN, the first single-player game in the Killer Queen franchise enjoyed by millions, flies soon on PC, Mac and Linux via the Steam Marketplace. BumbleBear Games crafts the action platformer while in quarantine, for friends and fans stuck at home and away from the arcades. BumbleBear hopes to add a Nintendo Switch version to the hive later this year.

Designed for veterans and newcomers to the Killer Queen Universe, ABS vs THE BLOOD QUEEN provides a practice space for returning worker bees as well as a fun and engaging entry point. Control the titular Abs as he outruns a terrifying wall of undead warriors and repeatedly clashes with a twisted, maniacal version of the game’s most iconic character, the Blood Queen.

Call upon the technical skills and maneuvers utilized in high-level Killer Queen play to survive — ride the snail, earn wings as a powerful Warrior and grab Berries to discover hidden abilities and secret rooms. Test those abilities in devious new ways while further developing or refining a Killer Queen skillset to transition seamlessly back into arcades once they are back in business!

Procedurally-generated levels, global leaderboards, and tantalizing “just one more run”-style gameplay make ABS vs THE BLOOD QUEEN the friendly competition currently missing from the world and arcades. After launch, BumbleBear plans to continue to update the action platformer and introduce it to arcades in its own cabinet. Some of the new features and artwork made for the game will eventually find its way into Killer Queen’s arcade edition.

As developers at the forefront of the Modern Arcade, BumbleBear Games shaped its vision and talents around cultivating the physical, real-world space arcade games inhabit. Community, camaraderie, love and support for arcades and other small businesses — all remain on hold while the country bands together to try and stop the spread of COVID-19. 

As millions of Americans struggle to cope with the stress and uncertainty of this experience, the ways we develop community and shared experiences evolve and change. With ABS vs THE BLOOD QUEEN, BumbleBear Games sets out to provide a little much-needed arcade-style love to gamers stuck in quarantine.

“While our community can’t go to arcades and enjoy the competitive spirit behind Killer Queen, we wanted to think outside of the box,” says Josh DeBonis, president of BumbleBear Games. “ABS vs. THE BLOOD QUEEN uses the framework we’ve created to serve as both a Killer Queen training ground and a new game with surprising new challenges for our fans.”

BumbleBear Games aims to release ABS vs THE BLOOD QUEEN in June and launches a Kickstarter today with a funding goal of $33,000. Backer tiers include full access at launch for $14, in-game graffiti submissions for $25, and go all the way up to $8,999 to secure the very first prototype ABS vs THE BLOOD QUEEN arcade cabinet BumbleBear develops. May 21 is the final day to pledge.

To learn more, please visit the game’s pledge page, watch for updates on the Killer Queen Twitter and Facebook.

About BumbleBear Games

BumbleBear makes games for smart people to play together in public spaces. Its “platform”, the New Arcade, is a blend of digital and physical worlds through arcade cabinets, installations, and VR. The team is based in Brooklyn, NY, and created arcade phenomenon Killer Queen. Late last year, BumbleBear joined forces with Liquid Bit to develop Killer Queen Black, a new 8-player experience on PC and the Nintendo Switch system.

To learn more about BumbleBear Games, please visit the studio’s official website.

3D Bullet Hell Touhou Mechanical Scrollery Flies to Steam Today

TOKYO – 1 May 2020 – Touhou Mechanical Scrollery, the full freedom 3D bullet hell where flying girls hunt gigantic mecha spiders across gorgeous landscapes from publisher Phoenixx Inc. and developer Mikosan Manners, takes off to Steam for PC today.

Weave through projectiles filling the sky like fireworks to get in melee range then beat robotic invaders to build up energy for long-range attacks. Knock off enemy parts including weapons, then obliterate what’s left with a hail of bullets from up close or long-range. Harvest parts from their broken bodies to combine with materials found in the environment and create new equipment. 

Soar over the beautiful forests, snowy fields and desert sands of Gensokyo across four difficulties. Play as one of two girls, each with her own special abilities, as they fend off the invaders.

“The story will be familiar to Touhou Project fans, as we’ve reimagined Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom, the 15th title in the main series, in 3D,” said Shokutaku no G, co-founder, Mikosan Manners. “The members of our team bonded at university over our love of the Touhou Project series, and we thought it only fitting our first game should combine the beauty and power of modern game development with that beloved franchise to make an unrivalled 3D bullet hell experience.”

Touhou Mechanical Scrollery will cost USD $19.99/16.79€ and support English, Japanese and Chinese (Traditional and Simplified). It is an unofficial entry in the Touhou Project, recognized by the Guinness World Records as the “most prolific fan-made shooter series.”

For more information, please visit the Mikosan Manners official website and follow @Phoenixx_inc and @miko3saho on Twitter.

About Mikosan Manners

Mikosan Manners was started by a group of university friends sharing a love for the Touhou Project to learn game development. Touhou Mechanical Scrollery is the studio’s first project.

To learn more, visit the Mikosan Manners official website and follow @miko3saho on Twitter.

About Phoenixx 

Established in 2019 by industry veterans, Phoenixx aims to support innovative and creative developers from Japan and around the world. Its mission is to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one creator, one game and one community a time.

To learn more, visit the Phoenixx official website, Facebook page and follow @Phoenixx_inc on Twitter.

Become a Legendary Viking Raider In Assassin’s Creed^® Valhalla

Sydney, Australia — May 1, 2020 — Today, Ubisoft announced the next installment in the Assassin’s Creed^® franchise, Assassin’s Creed^® Valhalla, will release worldwide Holiday 2020 on Xbox Series X, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, PlayStation®4, Stadia, and for Windows PC exclusively on both the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store. The game will also be available on UPLAY+*, Ubisoft’s subscription service.

Developed by the team behind Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag and Assassin’s Creed® Origins at Ubisoft Montreal**, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla invites players to live the saga of Eivor, a fierce Viking raider raised on tales of battle and glory. Offering a captivating Viking experience, the game brings players to a dynamic and beautiful open world set against the brutal backdrop of England’s Dark Ages. In this latest iteration, players can take advantage of new features including raids, growing their settlement, building their power and expanding their influence.

“We can’t wait for players to experience the incredible Viking journey ahead of them,” said Ashraf Ismail, Creative Director of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. “Being in Eivor’s boots as both a Viking raider and a clan leader, players will face the conflicts of establishing a new home while in the midst of a power struggle for control of England.”

Players will be able to choose to play as either a male or female Eivor, and will have access to customization tools including the ability to customize hair, tattoos, war paint and gear. Political alliances, combat decisions, and dialogue choices can influence the world of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, so players must choose wisely to protect their clan’s home and future.

Driven from Norway by endless wars and dwindling resources in ninth century AD, players will lead Eivor’s clan of Norsemen across the icy North Sea to the rich lands of England’s broken kingdoms. Players must carve out a new future for their clan, reliving the ruthless fighting style of Viking warriors with a revamped combat system that includes the ability to dual-wield weapons against a greater variety of enemies than ever before. To secure resources players can lead raids to select locations using their longship to earn much-needed riches and resources. As the Vikings begin to settle in their new home, they encounter resistance from the Saxons including King Aelfred of Wessex, who denounces them as heathens and looks to be the sole ruler of a civilized England. Against all odds, Eivor must do what is necessary to keep Valhalla within reach.

Additionally, the Gold, Ultimate, and Collector’s Editions*of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla were announced as well as the Ubicollectibles® products:

• The Gold Edition will include the base game and the Season Pass.
• The Ultimate Edition will include the base game, the Season Pass and the Ultimate Pack giving access to players to exclusive customization content: the Berserker Gear Pack, the Berserker Settlement Pack, the Berserker Longship Pack, along with a Set of Runes to improve weapons or gears.
• The Collector’s Edition will include the base game, the Season Pass, the Ultimate Pack, the high-end Ubicollectibles replica of Eivor and her Drakkar (height: 30cm), a Collector’s Case, a Steelbook® with a unique artwork, a numbered certificate of authenticity, a Viking Statuette of Eivor with his raven and Dane axe (height: 5cm), exclusive lithographs as well as a Selected Soundtrack  of the game. The Collector’s Edition is available exclusively on the Ubisoft Store.
• The standalone Ubicollectibles products including the Eivor Wolf-Kissed Figurine and his Hidden Blade Replica.

Fans who pre-order**** Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will receive at launch an additional mission The Way of the Berserker, in which players will join a legendary Norse Berserker on his quest for revenge.

Finally, fans will be able to step even further into the world of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla with the original novel published by Penguin Random House, available starting now for pre-order.

For more information on Assassin’s Creed, please visit: assassinscreed.com

* $19.95 AUD per month. Cancel anytime. The Gold and Ultimate Editions will be available as part of a UPLAY+ subscription.  More information at uplayplus.com.

**Associate studios are Ubisoft Sofia, Ubisoft Singapore, Ubisoft Montpellier Ubisoft Barcelona, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Bordeaux, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Pune, with additional help from external partner Sperasoft.

***Final content and release dates subject to change. Some features may not be available at launch. Content may be available for purchase and/or as giveaway(s) separately at Ubisoft’s sole discretion at any time.

**** Pre-order currently available digitally for PC on the Epic Games Store and Uplay, and in retail for Xbox One and PlayStation®4.

About Ubicollectibles

Ubicollectibles is a branch of Ubisoft that is composed of a team of genuine video game and geek culture fans who bring to life a wide range of premium, limited-edition collectible products. The Ubicollectibles items are meticulously crafted in close collaboration with the studios to appeal to the fans of Ubisoft’s popular brands. For further information, please visit facebook.com/ubicollectibles.

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, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six and The Division. 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.ubisoftgroup.com/.

© 2020 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries. Stadia, the Stadia beacon, and related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC.

Owlcat Games announces Slacker Backer campaign to fund new class and dinosaur companions

Moscow, Russia, April 30, 2020 – Owlcat Games has announced that the first alpha test for its classic isometric CRPG, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, is now available for all the backers who contributed to the title’s Kickstarter campaign and got the appropriate access. All the fans of Pathfinder who missed the Kickstarter can also purchase access for $15 after selecting a tier to contribute to the crowdfunding campaign via the game’s official website. The studio has launched a Slacker Backer campaign in an effort to add a new Hunter class and Dinosaur companions and mounts to the game.

“These are rough times we are living in right now, but we are doing our best to keep up with our development schedule and deliver the game as promised,” says Oleg Shpilchevskiy, Owlcat Games’s Head of Studio. “Now that the alpha version is available to our backers, we are thrilled to receive feedback from our core fans.”

From now until May 21, testers are able to play through the first two chapters of Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, thereby experiencing the beginning of their epic adventure. The alpha allows fans to try out six new classes (each with a plethora of archetypes) and two prestige classes alongside the full roster featured in Pathfinder: Kingmaker. This version also includes 10 new companions and gives players the opportunity to take their first steps toward one of six Mythic Paths (eight will be available once the full game launches next year).

Features that were backed as Kickstarter stretch goals have also made their way into the alpha build, including mounted combat, increased reactivity for companions and a meeting with a new companion named Woljif Jefto. Fans should note that these features have not been completed and will be improved upon in the future. Additionally, some content may be missing or replaced in later builds. For instance, romances, Crusade Commander features, and the Locust Swarm and Golden Dragon Mythic Paths are absent, and the alpha’s UI has not been updated. Owlcat Games encourages testers to report the bugs and glitches they encounter via a survey.

“This is a significant moment for us – it will show us if we are on the right track,” adds Mr. Shpilchevskiy. “Moreover, a lot of the new features we’ve included were funded as stretch goals during our Kickstarter campaign. It’s time to show our progress on some of them, and I hope the backers will be happy with what they see.”

Kickstarter backers are now able to access a personal account to manage and upgrade their pledges, select specific add-ons, receive digital rewards, and edit personal information such as their shipping address. Fans may also pre-order the title and purchase packs similar to the tiers offered during the game’s Kickstarter campaign if they wish to continue supporting Owlcat Games.

Curious CRPG aficionados who missed out on Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous’s crowdfunding campaign can support development via a Slacker Backer program. The funds collected through this initiative will help Owlcat Games finance its last active Kickstarter stretch goal: the addition of both a new Hunter class called Hunter and ferocious Dinosaur companions and mounts. The warrior of the wilds will be able to command these giant reptiles as pets and ride them into battle. Of course, Hunters will be able to form bonds with other animal allies, too.

Owlcat Games will continue to update fans on Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous’s development progress after the game’s alpha test is complete. Additional details regarding the title can be found on its official website or Kickstarter page.

About Owlcat Games
Owlcat Games was founded in 2016 by a group of developers united by their love of CRPGs. The team is led by veteran game designers behind titles like Heroes of Might and Magic V, Silent Storm, Etherlords, Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul and other games. Team members also took part in the development of popular MMO titles Allods Online and Skyforge. The first project unveiled by Owlcat Games was 2018’s Pathfinder: Kingmaker, an isometric computer RPG based on the highly popular Pathfinder pen-and-paper roleplaying game by Paizo Inc. The success of Kingmaker has allowed them to continue working with Paizo on a new Pathfinder adventure, Wrath of the Righteous.

About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.

CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 2 CAMPAIGN REMASTERED – AVAILABLE NOW ON XBOX ONE and PC

Includes Free Special “Ghost” Themed Digital Bundle for Immediate Use in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare including Call of Duty: Warzone

One of the most iconic, blockbuster video game story experiences in gaming entertainment history is now available for Xbox One and PC. Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 Campaign Remastered is a complete enhancement of the critically-acclaimed single player experience that includes the full campaign with stunning high-definition visuals – up to 4K resolution and HDR support on console; and, additionally, uncapped framerate as well as ultrawide monitor support on PC via Blizzard Entertainment’s Battle.net® platform.

Players who purchase Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered will also receive, Underwater Demo Team Classic Ghost Bundle for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare including the UDT Ghost Operator skin inspired by the ‘The Only Easy Day…Was Yesterday’ campaign level that featured an action-packed hostage rescue attempt from an oil rig in in the arctic. Alongside the Ghost Operator skin, players will also receive two weapon blueprints, a weapon charm, new finishing move, voice quip, animated calling card, emblem and two Battle Pass tier skips all for immediate access in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and the recently released Call of Duty: Warzone*.

For the most up to date information on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered, check out the Activision Games Blog at https://blog.activision.com/call-of-duty.

Codemasters Premieres Circuit Zandvoort In Virtual First Look of F1 2020

Unique steeped banks create incredible racing moments as Circuit Zandvoort makes its F1 2020 debut

Larkspur, Calif. (April 30, 2020) – Codemasters^® today premieres Circuit Zandvoort, the first of two new races added to F1^® 2020, the official videogame of the 2020 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP^™. Originally scheduled for this weekend in the F1 calendar, Circuit Zandvoort returns to F1 for the first time since 1985. The virtual hot lap features the car of Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen on his home circuit.

Nestled amongst the coastal dunes in the province of North Holland, Circuit Zandvoort is a traditional style racetrack. In preparation for its return in 2020 the circuit has new paddock and run-off areas, with sections of the track enhanced to create exhilarating racing moments. It will become synonymous for its steeped bank curve, which is unique amongst F1 circuits. The final bank, angled at 18 degrees, will allow drivers to tuck-in behind an opponent and line-up to overtake in front of the fans on the home straight.

“The team has done an incredible job in recreating every aspect of the circuit. The banked final corner heading into the long straight is something players are going to enjoy,” said Lee Mather, F1 Franchise Game Director at Codemasters. “Circuit Zandvoort is highly technical with height variation, blind crests and unsighted braking points and corner apexes. It’s an onslaught on the senses and doesn’t give players a moment to rest.”

F1 2020 will be released on July 10, 2020 for PlayStation^®4, Xbox One and Xbox One X, PC/Steam, and Google Stadia. The official box art of the PS4 and Xbox One retail versions have also been revealed. Players who purchase the Michael Schumacher Deluxe Edition will receive exclusive content and three days early access. Standard Editions is priced at $59.99, with the Deluxe Michael Schumacher Edition priced at $69.99.

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

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ABOUT CODEMASTERS:

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

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

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

F1 2020 Game – an official product of the FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. © 2020 The Codemasters Software Company Limited (“Codemasters”). All rights reserved. “Codemasters”®, “EGO”® and the Codemasters logo are registered trademarks owned by Codemasters. “RaceNet”™ is a trade mark of Codemasters.

The F1 FORMULA 1 logo, F1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company. © 2020 Cover images Formula One World Championship Limited, a Formula 1 company. Licensed by Formula One World Championship Limited. The F2 FIA FORMULA 2 CHAMPIONSHIP logo, FIA FORMULA 2 CHAMPIONSHIP, FIA FORMULA 2, FORMULA 2, F2and related marks are trade marks of the Federation Internationale de L’Automobile and used exclusively under licence. All rights reserved.

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

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. Deep Silver works with its partners to achieve a maximum of success while maintaining 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 grim post-apocalyptic future of the Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include Dead Island 2 and Saints Row V. Deep Silver also owns the development studios Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA, and Warhorse Studios based in Prague, Czech Republic. 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, North America and Australia. The Koch Media group has more than 20 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 and the United States.

All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.

Jackbox Games Reveals Celebrity Jackbox: Games & Giving, a New Online Game Show Donating $1 Million to COVID-19 Relief

Ten-episode live-streaming original series premieres Friday, May 1, at 9 PM ET, featuring special guests Thomas Middleditch, Finn Wolfhard, Ben Schwartz, Jillian Bell & Josh Hutcherson in support of Direct Relief

CHICAGO — April 30, 2020 — Jackbox Games, the studio that brought you the best-selling party game sensations YOU DON’T KNOW JACK and The Jackbox Party Pack, has announced Celebrity Jackbox: Games & Giving a new, ten-episode live-streaming series featuring famous guests playing Jackbox games from their homes to support not-for-profit organizations battling the effects of COVID-19.

Produced in partnership with Mission Control Media and 3 Arts Entertainment, Celebrity Jackbox: Games & Giving will premiere this Friday, May 1, at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT on Twitch, YouTube, Mixer, and Facebook Live. Every episode, a new crew of famous personalities will play a variety of games from Jackbox’s collection of 30 titles while highlighting a new organization responding to the intense and sudden needs of those impacted by COVID-19. Jackbox Games will make a $100,000 donation to each featured organization, for a combined $1 million in donations over the series’ run.

The first episode of Celebrity Jackbox: Games & Giving will feature special guests Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things, It), Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley, Middleditch & Schwartz), Ben Schwartz (Sonic the Hedgehog, Middleditch & Schwartz), Jillian Bell (Brittany Runs a Marathon, Workaholics), and Josh Hutcherson (Future Man, Hunger Games) in support of Direct Relief, which helps provide protective gear and critical care medications to healthcare workers.

Fans will be able to play along from home as audience members, too! Just go to Jackbox.tv on your mobile device, enter the onscreen code, and you can influence the outcome of each game by voting for your favorite answers and awarding bonus points to the players. Viewers will also learn more about the critical work being done right now by each organization, with links to donate on their own if they choose.

What: Celebrity Jackbox: Games & Giving, a 10-episode streaming entertainment series to raise awareness and support for not-for-profit organizations working to alleviate pandemic-related hardships for first responders, displaced workers, victims and their families, and healthcare and service workers.

Jackbox Games is donating $100,000 per episode for a combined total of $1 million in donations.

When: First episode streaming live on Friday, May 1, at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT, featuring Finn Wolfhard, Ben Schwartz, Jillian Bell, Thomas Middleditch, and Josh Hutcherson in support of Direct Relief: www.directrelief.org.

New episodes will stream live on May 8, 15, 22, 29 and June 5 (all Fridays) at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT (additional episode dates to be announced soon).

Where:
Twitch.tv/JackboxGames
YouTube.com/JackboxGames
Mixer.com/JackboxGames
Facebook.com/JackboxGames

For more information on Jackbox Games and Celebrity Jackbox: Games & Giving, visit www.jackboxgames.com. For the latest updates on new guests and charities each week, as well as notifications when new episodes air, follow Jackbox on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

About Jackbox Games

Jackbox Games is a developer and publisher of party games on major gaming platforms and home entertainment devices. The studio is best known for comedic party games like YOU DON’T KNOW JACK, Fibbage, Quiplash, Drawful and Trivia Murder Party. Jackbox Games “makes the world’s best party games,” according to Business Insider. YOU DON’T KNOW JACK has been called “the greatest quiz-show game ever made” by The Onion’s A.V. Club. All current-generation Jackbox Games titles feature the innovative use of mobile devices as controllers, allowing anyone with an internet-connected phone, tablet or laptop to join a game without the need for extra game controllers. Players connect to games on their devices by visiting Jackbox.tv and entering the custom game code displayed via the system hosting the game. This unique concept also allows for games that involve secret player input. Jackbox Party Packs have been called “the definitive party game of a generation” by GQ Magazine. The company is located in Chicago, Illinois.

For more information, visit www.jackboxgames.com, and follow the studio on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Adol Christin’s Biggest Adventure Arrives on a New Platform; Retail “Timeless Adventurer Edition” Available for Preorder

Torrance, Calif. – April 30, 2020 – XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced that the remaster of the beloved Nihon Falcom action RPG, Ys: Memories of Celceta, will release in North America for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system on June 9. The title is currently available for retail preorder of the physical day 1 “Timeless Adventurer Edition,” which includes a special soundtrack CD that was a part of the “Ys 25^th Anniversary Pack” in Japan and 12 4” x 6” art cards highlighting various heroines from Ys lore, for a MSRP of $39.99 at the XSEED Games Store and participating retailers. The game will also be available for purchase digitally at launch on the PlayStation®Store for $29.99 as well as part of a digital deluxe edition for $39.99 which also includes a digital version of the special soundtrack CD and a never before released deluxe theme featuring artwork and music from the game. The “Original Theme” that accompanied the Japanese release will also be made available for free to everybody upon launch.

The PS4™ system remaster of Ys: Memories of Celceta will support 60FPS with full HD visuals and optimized gamepad controls. Following the recent addition of the original Japanese voices to the Windows PC version of the title, Ys: Memories of Celceta will launch on the PS4™ system with support for both English and Japanese voice options. As legendary adventurer Adol Christin, explore the expansive land of Celceta, one of the largest locales in the Ys series, with the help of a robust mapping system to assist players in their travels through the wilderness. The classic Ys action combat, including the multi-character party system, has never looked better on consoles. 

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 for PS4™ system in North America, and will launch on June 9. The physical day 1 “Timeless Adventurer Edition” is available for preorder for a MSRP of $39.99 at the XSEED Games Store and other participating retailers, while the digital standalone edition will be available at launch on the PlayStation®Store for $29.99 and the digital deluxe at $39.99. 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 Ys series can be found at www.worldofys.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Twitch and get in depth info from their developer blog on Tumblr.

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. 

Streets of Rage 4 Now Available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Limited Time 10 Percent Discount Detailed

Beat-Em-Up Genre-Defining Classic Makes Long-Awaited Return After 25 Years with

Evolved Features, Authentic Spirit

PARIS (April 30, 2020) – Publisher and co-developer Dotemu (publisher of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, developer of Windjammers 1 and 2) with co-developers Lizardcube (Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap) and Guard Crush Games (Streets of Fury) are proud to announce Streets of Rage 4 is now available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One as well as Xbox Game Pass. Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4 fans eager to bash through the iconic beat-em-up series’ revival can also enjoy a 10 percent discount off the $24.99 price if they purchase their copy within the first four days of launch.

Get a sense of the challenges ahead, along with an overview of all of Streets of Rage 4’s exciting additions, by viewing the game’s full launch trailer here

Streets of Rage 4 features:

●      An All-New Story: Discover and counter new threats to the metropolis in events set 10 years after Streets of Rage 3.

●      New and Returning Fighters: Series veterans Axel, Blaze, and Adam team up with newcomers Cherry and Floyd for a glorious beatdown-fueled return to form.

●      Gorgeous Hand-Drawn Artwork: An intricate, neon-soaked envisioning of Wood Oak City brings its districts and brawlers to life through fluid animation and striking designs.

●      Evolved Combat: New combo possibilities, risk-reward health recovery, and clever refinements give Streets of Rage fans ample opportunities to rack up killer combos.

●      An Electrifying All-Star Soundtrack: Lead Composer Olivier Derivière upholds Streets of Rage’s signature sound while adding new sonic direction with substantial contributions from series composers Yūzō Koshiro and Motohiro Kawashima and an East Meets West all-star lineup of contributors.

●      Retro Pixel Characters: Embrace your nostalgia by fighting like hell to unlock a dozen pixel characters complete with their original movesets from Streets of Rage 1, 2, and 3.

●      Pulse-Spiking Throwback Music: Knock out enemies to timeless songs selected from Streets of Rage 1 and Streets of Rage 2 soundtrack.

●      Online & Offline Co-Op: Call friends in for backup and let loose via two-player online and four-player offline co-operative play.

●      A Feud-Ending Battle Mode:

●      A Relentless Boss Rush Mode: Prove your might against an onslaught from the deadliest opponents in Wood Oak City.

●      A Fair Fight for Everyone: Choose from a range of five difficulty settings to suit your play style, whether you’re a newcomer learning your first combos or a hardcore fighter looking for a brutal challenge.

The first mainline series entry in more than 25 years, Streets of Rage 4 infuses the series’ classic elements with a modern evolution of gameplay, art and design, giving fans an authentically faithful tribute which still offers a distinctive experience.

To prepare for Streets of Rage 4, be sure to wishlist the game on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/985890/Streets_of_Rage_4/), visit www.streets4rage.com, check out www.facebook.com/StreetsofRage4, pummel @Dotemu, @Lizardcube, and @Guard_Crush’s follow buttons on Twitter, and join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/DvVq4yz.

Streets of Rage 4’s console releases were made possible through collaborations with Blitworks, the partner who managed the game’s port to Xbox One and the Microsoft Store, as well as Seaven Studio, the partner behind the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 versions.

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About Dotemu

Dotemu is a French video game company specializing in modern releases of beloved retro games. Our mission is simple: give every gamer access to yesteryear’s classic video games on today’s platforms, including PC, mobile, console and more. Working alongside the world’s most cherished and recognized publishers, the Dotemu team has published a number of global top-sellers across both PC and console including Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, with additional development and publishing work on Windjammers 1 and 2, several games in the Ys series, and more.

Founded in 2007, Dotemu leverages its considerable technological know-how to maintain the original spirit of classic games while giving them a second life as rediscovered gems for a new generation of gamers.

About Lizardcube

Lizardcube is a Parisian games studio founded by game industry veteran Omar Cornut (Dear ImGui, Pixeljunk Shooter, Tearaway, Soul Bubbles) and traditional comic/animation artist Ben Fiquet (Soul Bubbles). It is best known for the acclaimed remake of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, praised for its gorgeous art style and retro engineering marvel.

About Guard Crush Games

Guard Crush Games was founded in 2009 by Jordi Asensio and Cyrille Lagarigue based on their passion for classic beat-em-up and side scrolling titles. The team is best known for its XBox 360 release, Streets of Fury, and follow-up on PC Streets of Fury: Extended Edition in 2015, which revel in over-the-top action and capture the studio’s love for fun side scrolling brawlers.

Vibrant Action Adventure Ary and the Secret of Seasons Launching July 28 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC

New Gameplay Shows Bold Heroine Wielding Winter’s Power, Slashing through Agile Combat

Walnut Creek (April 30, 2020) – Indie publisher Modus Games along with developer eXiin today announced Ary and the Secret of Seasons, a young girl’s courageous journey and discovery of an incredible power over seasons, will reach Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on July 28.

The announcement was paired with an all-new gameplay video wherein protagonist Ary explores lush stretches of grassy wilderness and a grand, mysterious temple. Ary’s ability to conjure seasonal biomes to alter her surroundings quickly comes in handy, creating platforms leading to new areas and frigid solutions to puzzles obscuring her way. Witness the vast potential within Ary’s power by viewing the full video here

Ary and the Secret of Seasons is an engrossing action adventure following Ary’s growth into her unexpected new duty serving as Guardian of Winter. Granting her the ability to change the seasons around her, this new role leads Ary through a captivating quest to find her brother Flynn and become a Winter Guardian. Towering beasts, perplexing secrets, and stuffy traditions stand before Ary, keeping her fight for a peaceful future exciting and fresh with each new challenge thrown her way.

For more on Ary and the Secret of Seasons, check out https://ary-game.com/. To get the latest updates on all of Modus Games’ exciting upcoming games, check out https://modusgames.com/, join the Discord channel (modus.games/discord), and follow @Modus_Games on Twitter and Facebook

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About Modus Games

Modus Games is one of the fastest-growing video game publishers in the world. The label prides itself on providing AAA publishing services to talented independent developers across the globe. Modus Studios Brazil is a full-service development studio supporting creators of inspired interactive entertainment. For more information, visit www.modusgames.com.

About eXiin and Fishing Cactus

eXiin is a fast-growing indie game company based in Brussels, Belgium. Since June 2016, eXiin is developing their new IP called Ary; the first game is “The Secret of Seasons.” To increase the scope of Ary and the Secret of Seasons, eXiin joined forces with one of the most experienced Belgian based game developer: Fishing Cactus.

Fishing Cactus has been developing games for almost a decade and share with eXiin a certain taste for innovation. Fishing Cactus counts over 50 released titles and a crew of 22 developers. Fishing Cactus is behind the successful atypical typing RPG Epistory: Typing Chronicles and handcrafts smart games with soul.

For more information on eXiin, visit www.exiin.com. For more information on Fishing Cactus, visit www.fishingcactus.com.