Dungeon Defenders: Awakened Storms PC with May 28 Steam Release

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – 30 April 2020 – Dungeon Defenders: Awakened, the epic return of Chromatic Games’ multimillion-selling co-op tower defense action RPG series, leaves Steam Early Access for Windows PC with a host of new content on 28 May. The Nintendo Switch version joins the battle in Q3 2020 followed by PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in Q4 2020.

Building on the beloved franchise’s roots, Dungeon Defenders: Awakened was made from the ground up in Unreal Engine 4. A fusion of familiar and all-new elements, the franchise’s third entry contains an original story, updated visuals, revised mechanics, additional locations, and fresh loot. Version 1.0 includes a massive assortment of new content, such as the Ancient Dragon and Goblin Mech bosses, Mixed and Pure Strategy modes, Massacre Difficulty, new pets, and more challenge maps.

Return to Etheria and take up arms as one of four heroes fighting to defend the land from the forces of darkness. Get crafty during the Build Phase to assemble fortifications that will slow enemy advances as well as offensive structures to bombard their ranks. Then join the fray and cut them down during the Combat Phase with class-specific skills and abilities.

Swap heroes between waves to try out new tactics while enjoying the campaign on your own or fighting together as a team of up to four players in online matches. Whether in co-op or solo, heroes will reap the spoils of their victories, collecting powerful new weapons, armor, pets, and more after every battle. But be prepared: showdowns with imposing bosses, such as the terrifying Demon Lord, will test the skills of even the most hardened of veterans.

Dungeon Defenders: Awakened v1.0 features six difficulty settings, ranging from Easy to Massacre, an imposing new difficulty with unique foes to overcome. Choose from a horde of varied game types, including Pure Strategy Mode, where the squad must rely solely on siege tactics to stem the tide of invaders. Teams should also ready themselves for the unexpected in Mixed Mode, a chaotic variation that revamps the experience with randomized enemy spawns transforming familiar battlegrounds into turbulent struggles to survive.

Become Etheria’s undisputed champion by conquering the varied and dynamic objectives of Challenge Maps designed to encourage mastery. These maps scale in difficulty, providing the opportunity for new Defenders to get their bearings in easier difficulties, before charging headfirst into the hardest version where greater rewards await!

“Dungeon Defenders: Awakened is the culmination of everything we’ve learned from working on the series for more than a decade now,” said Augi Lye, CEO, Chromatic Games. “We’ve taken the framework of the original Dungeon Defenders and built it into something entirely its own. We cannot wait to share it with experienced Defenders and newcomers alike on May 28!”

Dungeon Defenders: Awakened v1.0 strikes Steam on 28 May 2020 for $39.99. The Nintendo Switch version will be available in Q3 2020, with PlayStation 4, Xbox One releases coming in Q4 2020 with new free DLC maps, equipment, pets, and a fifth playable hero.

For more information about Dungeon Defenders: Awakened, please visit the official website, follow the development team on Twitter and Facebook, and join the community on Discord.

About Chromatic Games

Chromatic Games is a new independent game studio based in Gainesville, Florida comprised of key original Dungeon Defenders developers, industry veterans, and fresh talent. Dedicated to forging player-first experiences in a fun, supportive environment, the team aims to revisit its roots with a rejuvenated mindset, building this beloved franchise up to reach new heights.

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

Ubisoft Announced Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla

To Be Fully Revealed on May 1 at 1 AM AEST 

Today, Ubisoft announced the next game in the franchise, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, will have a full reveal on May 1 at 1 AM AEST time on the following channel:

The game will take place during the age of Vikings, previously revealed during a livestream on April 29 that featured Bosslogic, who created a unique piece of art to showcase the setting. To rematch his art creation, please visit:

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For the latest on Assassin’s Creed and other Ubisoft games, please visit https://news.ubisoft.com.

About BossLogic

Kode Abdo, also known as Bosslogic, is an Australian contemporary digital artist who emerged on social media with his powerful and creative works on all current trends on the Internet, notably when it comes to his favorite subject: the Entertainment industry. He is notably known for his collaboration with Marvel for a Limited Edition Avengers: Endgame poster, as well as DC Comics on the upcoming Black Adam movie starring Dwayne Johnson.

As a self-taught artist, Kode first started drawing when he was 6 years old. Using mainly digital tools and graphics to create, his art reflects his passion for Entertainment, including comics, movies and video games, and his interest for all the current trends on the Internet. For the past 8 years, he has been working in digital mediums while building his brand and his studio Lineage Studios, based in New York, USA. With more than 1.8 million followers on Instagram, Kode Abdo is one of the most accomplished digital artists today.

For more information about Bosslogic and his latest creations you can visit : https://www.instagram.com/bosslogic/

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 The Division, Ghost Recon and Rainbow Six. 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/.

© 2018–2019 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Assassin’s Creed, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

Cloud Imperium Games Launches Latest Update for Star Citizen, Introducing

New Prison System, Unified Friends List, Esperia Prowler Ship, and More

LOS ANGELES, April 29, 2020 — The most ambitious video game project to-date just got bigger with today’s release of the Star Citizen — Alpha 3.9: Locked Up & Loaded update, introducing a wealth of new gameplay systems, missions, locations, and more! Developed and published by Cloud Imperium Games (CIG), Star Citizen is an epic experience where players can fly highly detailed space ships, explore life-sized planets, battle on foot through massive space stations, and discover adventure in an ever-expanding and changing galaxy of unmatched scale.

With today’s launch of the Star Citizen — Alpha 3.9: Locked Up & Loaded update, players can look forward to more expanded experiences and deeper immersion based on community input and feedback. Highlights include the introduction of the Klescher Prison system, new criminal and bounty missions, a brand-new landing zone, the Esperia Prowler ship, all-new unified friends list, streamlined weapon attachment UI, and quality of life improvements. For full details and patch notes please head here. 

“Our universe continues to evolve and grow, and through the release of Alpha 3.9: Locked Up & Loaded, our players will have the ability to experience more socially driven adventures fueled by exciting new gameplay additions and technology enhancements,” said Cloud Imperium Games CEO and Star Citizen Creative Director Chris Roberts. “Today’s launch is part of our continued commitment to deliver notable updates on a consistent basis that greatly improve the overall experience in Star Citizen, and we continue to be humbled by the overwhelming support from our active players and community who contribute in making Star Citizen a success.”

Star Citizen — Alpha 3.9: Locked Up & Loaded Update Highlights:

●       Unified Friends List: Group play is getting a major upgrade. Moving forward, contacts and friends from Star Citizen Spectrum (CIG’s proprietary out-of-game communications platform) will be unified with in-game contacts. Connecting with fellow pilots and forming parties from either platform has never been easier!

●       Klescher Automated Prison: Actions have consequences. Players incapacitated by security forces or bounty hunters will now find themselves serving hard time in prison. Pay off your debt to society by doing manual labor, or make plans for a daring escape.

●       New Babbage Landing Zone: This brand-new landing zone and trading hub is now open for business! Located on microTech and home to the company’s flagship store, New Babbage features an extensive transit system with lines connecting all major hubs. Open spaces are enclosed by protective domes, shielding citizens from the planet’s freezing climate while offering spectacular views of frozen lakes and azure skies.

●       New Mission – The Price of Freedom: In an all-new mission, some unlucky outlaws have been captured and are catching a ride on a prison transport. Players have been hired to board the ship, fight their way past security, wake these unfortunate individuals from cryosleep, and if possible, eliminate the turncoat who got them captured in the first place.

●       New Ship – Esperia Prowler: The Prowler is a near-perfect recreation of the infamous dropship that battled UEE forces throughout the Tevarin Wars. Elegant, advanced, and effective, it embodies the unique Tevarin approach to warfare and organic vehicle design. The Prowler is the first Tevarin-derived ship ever offered on the Human market. Find out more about the Esperia Prowler here.

●       New Player Status System: Player immersion reaches new levels, as blizzards and snowstorms are now more than just a visual effect. “Weather locomotion” now provides wind force resistance to player characters and ships in the atmosphere. In addition to monitoring temperature, the new player status system also measures hunger and thirst. Eat and hydrate to stave off starvation and thirst while taking advantage of specially designed suits to maintain an ideal body temperature in harsh environments.

●       New Weapon Attachment UI Feature: Ground combat sees major improvements as players can now make adjustments to weapon attachments on the fly without having to navigate through inventory menu systems. Make quick changes to scopes and attachments on the go and stay in the action.

To celebrate the release of the Star Citizen — Alpha 3.9: Locked Up & Loaded update, CIG is offering a limited time referral bonus for referring a friend to play the game. Starting from today through May 11, players who enlist a friend to join will earn a free Greycat PTV Buggy for both themselves and their friend. Learn more details about the limited time referral program here.

Star Citizen combines classic space sim gameplay with boundary-pushing visuals in a massively multiplayer setting with unprecedented fidelity. Live how you want to live: shift from cargo hauler to an outlaw, or an explorer or any other role, whenever you want. Play across multiple planets and moons, including vast cities and underground caverns, all created with a unique combination of procedural planet technology and complementary hand-crafted design.

For further information, including how to download and play Star Citizen, visit the official website. Millions of players from around the world have already joined to help CIG build the most ambitious game ever made. Enlist today and join this ever-expanding universe by visiting the game’s Welcome Hub and Guide System for tips on how to play. For continued updates, keep up with Star Citizen on Facebook, Instagram, Twitch, Twitter and YouTube.

About Cloud Imperium Games and Roberts Space Industries®

Cloud Imperium is a new kind of independent studio dedicated to delivering AAA games outside the established publisher system. It was founded in 2012 by renowned visionary game developer Chris Roberts (Wing Commander series, Freelancer, Privateer), Sandi Gardiner, and international media lawyer and producer Ortwin Freyermuth (Carlito’s Way, Shattered, Das Boot – Director’s Cut), with industry veteran and studio director Erin Roberts (Lego videogame series, Starlancer, Privateer) joining the team in 2013. Cloud Imperium is creating Star Citizen, a record-shattering, largely crowdfunded space sim, and Squadron 42, a Hollywood-caliber, story-driven single-player game set in the same universe. Cloud Imperium operates in “open development” – sharing progress and updates in near real time. This paradigm-shifting development process (game development usually occurs behind closed doors) gives the community an unprecedented look at Star Citizen and Squadron 42’s development and allows direct feedback and interaction between players and developers, thereby ensuring that the games being developed are what players want to play.

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Extended Cris Tales Gameplay Trailer Shows New Time-Spanning Battles, Vibrant Environments

Indie Love Letter to Turn-Based JRPG Releases 20 Minutes of New Footage

Walnut Creek, Calif. (April 29, 2020) – Independent publishing label Modus Games, with developers Dreams Uncorporated and SYCK, today released nearly 20 minutes of new gameplay from Cris Tales, the breathtaking turn-based RPG reaching Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and Stadia later this year.

The footage finds protagonist, Crisbell, setting out from the bustling harbor of St. Clarity to solve a mysterious disappearance. By inquiring with neighboring townsfolk and using her incredible power to visit the past, Crisbell discovers a lead which guides her toward a string of exciting battles and a grim realization. See how Crisbell’s time-shifting skill aids her quest for answers and lends an upper hand in combat by watching the gameplay in full here:

Learn more about the coastal town of St. Clarity in this recent reveal of the town.

Cris Tales is a captivating tribute to classic RPGs which brings the past, present, and future together on one screen. Players wield the incredible ability to battle across eras and will witness the influence of their actions on the world around them as their choices ripple across time. Cris Tales’ rich, stunningly hand-drawn imagery depicts a varied and fantastical land which is enchanting to explore, making every step of Crisbell’s overarching fight to stop an Empress’ ruthless plans as beautiful as it is compelling.

To ensure Cris Tales is in your future, download the game’s free demo and wishlist via Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1079830/Cris_Tales/) or GOG (https://www.gog.com/game/cris_tales_demo), visit www.cristalesgame.com and Modus Games’ official site (www.modusgames.com), join Modus’ Discord channel (modus.games/discord), and follow them on Twitter (@Modus_Games).

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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 SYCK

With gameplay, art or mechanics, a team of artists, geeks and pirates are creating delightfully enjoyable experiences to bring a smile to the child inside all of us.

About DREAMS UNCORPORATED Dreams Uncorporated is a game studio focused on using innovative gameplay and art style to tell stories that reach the world. Inspired by the art that raised us, we’re bringing our dreams into reality and sharing them through experiences never seen before.

ScourgeBringer gets first major content update “The Living Walls”

The hit roguelite action game gets a new game world, fresh bosses, skills and more 

Montpellier, France (April 29, 2020) – French developer Flying Oak Games, composer Joonas Turner (Nuclear Throne, Downwell) and publisher Dear Villagers are proud to announce that the fast-paced rogue-platformer ScourgeBringer is getting its first major content update today, titled “The Living Walls”.

The game is currently available on PC via Steam Early Access and Xbox Game Pass for PC and will see a full launch in 2020 for PC and Xbox.

The Living Walls update highlights:

• A new realm, called “The Living Walls”
• Four additional skills including the most savage counter attack yet – “Dragon Punch”
• Five new blessings to power up your character
• New lore elements: you will now find computers from the Old World throughout the game, revealing more about the story 
• A bestiary is now accessible, showing all the monsters you have fought 
• New enemies, including a boss fight
• Six new achievements
• General fixes and improvements

ScourgeBringer aims to channel the mystery and rawness of an early rogue-platformer, with fluid control, aerial combat, pixel graphics and a punchy soundtrack. The story follows hero Kyhra, who is sent away to uncover the secrets of an Eldritch monolith which is threatening to destroy her world. Armed with her trusty combat drone, she must shoot and slash her way through the infinite depths of an ever-changing dungeon, wherein gigantic bosses, ancient machines, strange ghosts and untold secrets from previous explorers await. 

There is no backtracking, as the game’s structure follows a procedural combination of pre-built challenge rooms, not unlike the Binding of Isaac.

The game is in open development, with an in-game feedback system gathering feedback from players, and regular looks behind the curtain courtesy of regular development updates from Flying Oak Games, who you can follow on Twitter here.

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About Flying Oak Games

Made of wood and pixels, Flying Oak Games (FOG) is an independent video game studio in a secret forest of the North East of France (in Metz). Born from many game jam collaborations over several years, the team still dedicate themselves to the community by organizing local events, as well as being part of the Global Game Jam organizers family. Its main motivation is to make games that are accessible, instantly fun and addictive.

About Dear Villagers

Dear Villagers is Plug In Digital’s publishing label. It’s a warm-hearted invitation to join us in the little unusual neighborhood we are building within the gaming industry, a place where talented studios can unleash their creativity and where players enjoy distinctive and audacious games on PC and consoles, such as Edge of Eternity, ScourgeBringer, and Recompile.

Ubisoft Reveals the Setting of the Next Assassin’s Creed^® Game with BossLogic

Today, Ubisoft invited fans to tune-in to the reveal of the setting of the next Assassin’s Creed^® game, a livestream following BossLogic as he creates a unique art piece.

The reveal stream is now live at the following locations:

• Twitch: Twitch.tv/AssassinsCreed
• Mixer: Mixer.com/AssassinsCreed
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0KU8F9jJqSLS11LRXvFWmg
• Twitter: Twitter.com/AssassinsCreed

For more information about Assassin’s Creed, please follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/assassinscreedanz or Twitter at https://twitter.com/assassinscreed.

For the latest on Assassin’s Creed and other Ubisoft games, please visit https://news.ubisoft.com.

About BossLogic

Kode Abdo, also known as Bosslogic, is an Australian contemporary digital artist who emerged on social media with his powerful and creative works on all current trends on the Internet, notably when it comes to his favorite subject: the Entertainment industry. He is notably known for his collaboration with Marvel for a Limited Edition Avengers: Endgame poster, as well as DC Comics on the upcoming Black Adam movie starring Dwayne Johnson. As a self-taught artist, Kode first started drawing when he was 6 years old. Using mainly digital tools and graphics to create, his art reflects his passion for Entertainment, including comics, movies and video games, and his interest for all the current trends on the Internet. For the past 8 years, he has been working in digital mediums while building his brand and his studio Lineage Studios, based in New York, USA. With more than 1.8 million followers on Instagram, Kode Abdo is one of the most accomplished digital artists today.

For more information about Bosslogic and his latest creations you can visit: https://www.instagram.com/bosslogic/

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 The Division, Ghost Recon and Rainbow Six. 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/.

© 2018–2019 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Assassin’s Creed, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

Gears Tactics is “Excellent,” Now Available for PC

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor-in-Chief

Summary

• Gears Tactics is available now with Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta), Steam and Windows 10 PC
• New Xbox Game Pass members can get their first month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold, and access to over 100 great games for console and PC, for just $1 AUD
• Play Gears Tactics before May 4 to receive the Thrashball Cole Character Pack

Today, a new chapter in the Gears saga begins with the launch of Gears Tactics, a fast-paced, turn-based strategy game developed from the ground up for PC, now available with Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta), Steam and Windows 10 PC.

Gears Tactics has garnered praise from media reviews: PC Gamer and 3DJuegos lauded the title for merging the core gameplay mechanics of the genre with the action-packed intensity and signature tone of Gears of War. Similar sentiment was shared by USgamer who praised Gears Tactics for having a strong narrative focus interwoven into the campaign, while GameSpot and Game Informer further celebrated the title as distinctly Gears, as the latter opined it to be a great fit for the tactics genre. Reviews also underlined how well Gears Tactics plays, with IGN stating that “Gears Tactics is an excellent turn-based tactics game” and PC Gamer highlighting how Gears Tactics is a “deep, fast-paced strategy game.”

Set 12 years before the first Gears of War, Gears Tactics sees cities across the planet Sera beginning to fall to the monstrous threat rising from underground – the Locust Horde. With the government in disarray, commandeer a squad of survivors led by Gabe Diaz as humanity’s last hope. Customise your squad’s loadout and equipment as you take on a desperate mission to hunt down the relentless and powerful leader of the Locust army: Ukkon, the evil mastermind who makes monsters.

Play Gears Tactics before May 4 to receive the Thrashball Cole Character Pack which includes Augustus Cole as a recruit and the Thrashball Armor Set, complete with rare abilities. If you’re new to Xbox Game Pass, you can get your first month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold, and access to over 100 great games for console and PC, for just $1 AUD.

Series fans will want to check out “Gears of War: Bloodlines,” the new novel by New York Times bestselling author Jason Hough, that sets the stage for the events of Gears 5 and Gears Tactics, and the father-daughter relationship between the respective games’ leads, Kait and Gabe Diaz. “Gears of War: Bloodlines“ is now available in paperback, ebook and audiobook.

For those interested in going behind the scenes with the artists and developers, ”Gears Tactics: The Art of the Game“ tracks the entire development process from concept sketches to final production art. “Gears Tactics: The Art of the Game” is available today from Titan Books. 

For the latest on the Gears franchise, stay tuned to Xbox Wire and follow @GearsofWar on Twitter.

Ion Fury Frags its Way Onto Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One on May 14

DALLAS, TX – April 28, 2020 – Ion Fury, the old-school first-person shooter developed by Voidpoint and published by 3D Realms and 1C Entertainment, arrives on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation® 4 and Xbox One May 14. A physical edition will be available worldwide on June 26.

Make way for Shelly “Bombshell” Harrison as she takes down the cyber-cultist army of the sadistic Dr. Jadus Heskel, this time on consoles. Defend Neo D.C. with Shelly’s trusty triple-barreled Loverboy revolver at 60 frames per second on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and take the destruction on the road with the Nintendo Switch.

Tear through cyborg infantry, giant robots and even wendigos with eight retro-inspired weapons. Dual-wield Penetrator SMGs with incendiary ammunition to scorch foes, wreak havoc with the Disperser with either shotgun shells or swap in grenade rounds, or chuck a Clusterpuck into a room and delete everyone.

Utilizing the same Build engine behind the original Duke Nukem 3D, Ion Fury offers the beloved feel of ‘90s shooters. Seamlessly integrated modern features include headshots, environmental interaction, improved physics, auto-saves, and widescreen functionality. Ion Fury’s marriage of both styles provides both a genuine introduction to classic FPS games and a worthy addition to the genre as a whole, as evidenced by winning IndieDB’s game of the year award.

“We wanted to make sure the gory fun from the PC version felt just as great on consoles,” said Mike Nielsen, CEO of 3D Realms. “We never thought we would see the day where we could use the Build engine on modern consoles, but we think our players will enjoy the efforts of Voidpoint and General Arcade’s fantastic work.” 

Ion Fury will be available for pre-order on Xbox One on May 1 at a 15% discount, taking the price down to $21.24 / €21,24 / £16,99, and on Nintendo Switch across Europe on May 7 with a 15% discount.Itwill be available on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation® 4 and Xbox One in English, French, German, Russian, and Spanish on May 14. Ion Fury will also be available via physical release through www.ionfury.com worldwide, and retail in Europe and Australia on Nintendo Switch for €29,99/£24,99 and PlayStation 4 for €24,99/£19,99 on June 26.

The game is currently available for PC on Steam, GOG, and the 3D Realms website for $24.99 USD.

For more information please explore the official websites for 3D Realms, Ion Fury, and 1C Entertainment.

About 3D Realms

Founded 30 years ago, 3D Realms was the publisher, developer and creator of many legendary gaming franchises, most still going strong: Wolfenstein 3D, Duke Nukem, Shadow Warrior, Max Payne and Prey.

To learn more about 3D Realms please visit the studio’s official website.

About Voidpoint

Voidpoint was founded by veterans of the Build Engine modding scene and is comprised of worldwide talent with decades of combined development experience. The studio is proud to present Ion Fury as their debut title.

About 1C Entertainment

1C Entertainment is an international group with offices located in Warsaw, Gdansk, Prague, Budapest and Moscow and operating in the segments of game production, distribution and services for video game developers. The company releases video games for all platforms through its global network of partners digitally and in retail. 

1C Entertainment has successfully launched over 100 game titles including critically acclaimed series – IL-2 Sturmovik, King’s Bounty, Men of War, and Space Rangers. Recent releases include such games as Ancestors Legacy, Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark, Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones, and Deep Sky Derelicts.

For more information about 1C Entertainment and their games, please visit the official 1C Entertainment website.

About General Arcade

The Singapore-based General Arcade’s porting wizards have worked with notable developers and publishers including 3D Realms, Capcom, From Software, Gambitious, GOG, and more. General Arcade’s work includes porting efforts on Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition, Shadow Warrior, Tacoma, VA-11 Hall-A, and much more.

EMBRACE REAL-TIME BATTLE FISHING WITH CLUB COMPETITION IN FISHING STRIKE’S TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY UPDATE

LOS ANGELES – APRIL 27, 2020 – Netmarble Corp is kicking off the two-year anniversary of its ambitious next-generation mobile fishing game Fishing Strike with the implementation of Club Competition, an all-new real-time battle mode for Anglers and their affiliated Clubs to be featured as the highest ranked Club in-game. Two Anniversary-exclusive events and other enhancements are also available for players to reel-in and collect.

Fishing Strike’s Club Competition allows every Angler in their Club to participate in 30 given opportunities given per fishing spot automatically. By catching target fish, Anglers will earn ‘Fish Points’ that contribute to a club’s overall rank, with Stages 1~5 being added for club completion. Clubs that surpass Level 5 will receive a complimentary Club Tank. In addition to receiving bonus rewards just for participating, Anglers now have five new Named Fish and 70 fish added for Club Competition, along with four new Fishing Equipment, to look forward to collect.

Netmarble is also celebrating Fishing Strike’s anniversary with two in-game events – The Pearl Collection Event and the Bingo Event. Starting today, players can collect pearls through missions and exchange these for various rewards like Gold, Legend Boxes, and Medium-quality Energy Drinks. As Anglers complete missions, they can also complete bingo boards to receive a variety of items just by playing the game. The Pearl Collection event will run until May 12 and Bingo Event will run until May 21.

Fishing Strike offers a unique and hyper-realistic mobile fishing experience as players travel the globe and cast their lines in the hopes of collecting the best fish in the world. Fishing Strike is currently available worldwide and offers over 1000 species of fish for players to catch, over 30 anglers to choose from, and nine different regions for Fish Hunters to explore. 

Fishing Strike is available on iOS and Android. For more information on Fishing Strike, please visit the website at https://www.facebook.com/fishingstrikeEn/.

About Netmarble Corporation
Netmarble Corporation strives to entertain audiences of all ages around the world by providing great mobile gaming experiences. Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble is one of the fastest-growing mobile game companies and consistently ranks as a top mobile developer and publisher worldwide. With more than 6,000 employees, Netmarble has been producing and servicing some of the most successful mobile games including Lineage 2: Revolution, Blade & Soul Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, BTS WORLD, Everybody’s Marble, and Seven Knights. As a parent company to Kabam, a top mobile game developer in massively multiplayer free-to-play games, the largest shareholder to Jam City, a leading casual social game developer and a major shareholder of BigHit Entertainment, a music production and artist management company, Netmarble has a strategic partnership with CJ ENM Corporation, Asia’s largest entertainment company, Tencent Holdings, Asia’s largest internet company, and NCsoft, a prominent MMORPG company. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com

Zooey Joins the Granblue Fantasy: Versus Roster on PlayStation®4 and Steam Today

Following the Release of Soriz and Djeeta, XSEED Games Releases the Final Character of Character Pass 1

Torrance, Calif. – April 28, 2020 – XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc. today released the final playable character in the Character Pass 1 DLC for Granblue Fantasy: Versus, Zooey, for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC via Steam. Zooey is available for purchase for $6.99 on the PlayStation Store and Steam, and will be automatically unlocked for players who own the Digital Deluxe or Character Pass Set version of the game, or own the Character Pass 1 DLC. After the release of Djeeta and Soriz on April 7 for PS4™ system and April 14 on PC, Zooey’s debut marks the end of the first season of DLC characters for the title.

The final character for Season 1, Zooey, brings order and balance to the PS4™ system and Windows PC today. Despite outwardly appearing as a young girl, she is actually a primal beast tasked with maintaining balance within the world, and abhors chaos and disorder. With Beelzebub and others disturbing the order of the skydom, she ventures forth to restore the balance armed with super-human swordsmanship and a mastery over lightning. With her own powers and the help of her faithful dragons, Dyrn and Lyrn, she will ensure balance is upheld.

Near polar opposites, Djeeta and Soriz add new dimensions to the lineup of already diverse fighters in Granblue Fantasy: Versus in their recent release. Soriz, an unsavory character who has grown disillusioned with weapons, realized that there is no greater weapon to wield than one’s own fists. His training and dedication have earned him fame as a fearsome warrior, pummeling foes who may underestimate him due to his age and lack of weapons into submission with boulder-like fists and log-like kicks. Djeeta, honest to a fault and always willing to come to the aide of others, is a self-taught swordswoman whose fate became intertwined after being saved by Lyria, who bound their lives together. What she lacks in finesse and skill is more than made up for in heart, and thanks to her connection to Lyria, she possesses the strength to overcome any obstacle in her path.

Developed by Cygames and ARC SYSTEM WORKS and published on PS4™ system in North America and on Windows PC via Steam globally by XSEED Games, Granblue Fantasy: Versus is currently available for purchase. More information about the PC versions can be found here, and details on the PS4™ system digital and retail editions can be found here. The PS4™ system release has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB, the PC release has not been rated.

More information about the game can be found at the newly launched product website www.granbluefantasyvs.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, get in depth info from their developer blog on Tumblr, 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 and 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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