Amazon Prime and Zynga Team up To Bring Free Mobile Content to Words With Friends

Players with Amazon Prime Memberships Can Claim Free Rewards

SAN FRANCISCO – April 27, 2020 – Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA), a global leader in interactive entertainment, today announced a collaboration with Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) to bring free content to Amazon Prime members in one of Zynga’s most popular franchises, Words With Friends 2.   

Starting today, Prime members can claim free mobile game content, such as mystery boxes and exclusive tile styles, within Words With Friends. Players will be shown banners showcasing the offers and can sign in with their Amazon accounts to claim their rewards.

“Games like Words With Friends have an innate ability to keep people in touch with their loved ones, whether they’re just up the street or thousands of miles away,” said Bernard Kim, President of Publishing at Zynga. “Now more than ever, games are an important source of connection and enjoyment around the world, and we believe that teaming with Amazon will give us more ways to surprise and entertain our players.”

“Words With Friends is one of the best-known, most beloved games of its kind, and we’re excited to work with Zynga to bring a new type of mobile games to Prime members,” said Ethan Evans, Twitch Prime VP. “Working with a global leader like Zynga and an iconic title like Words With Friends exactly supports our vision of helping Prime members have even more fun playing games with their friends on any platform.” 

In addition to mobile gaming benefits included with Prime, more than 150 million paid members around the world enjoy the many benefits of Prime including the best of shopping and entertainment from Amazon. In the U.S. that includes free delivery, unlimited streaming access to thousands of movies and TV shows on Prime Video; two million songs with Amazon Music; a free rotating selection of more than 1,000 books; magazines and comics with Prime Reading; free games and in-game content with Twitch Prime; and more.

Words With Friends 2 is available for download on the App Store for iPhone and iPad, and on Google Play for Android devices.

About Zynga Inc.

Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games. To date, more than one billion people have played Zynga’s franchises including CSR Racing™, Empires & Puzzles™, Merge Dragons!™, Words With Friends™ and Zynga Poker™. Zynga’s games are available in more than 150 countries and are playable across social platforms and mobile devices worldwide. Founded in 2007, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with locations in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, India, Turkey and Finland. For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or the Zynga blog.

About Amazon

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.

A WORLD OF MAGIC, FANTASY AND ADVENTURE AWAITS TRIALS OF MANA NOW AVAILABLE

SYDNEY, 25^th April 2020 – Square Enix Ltd., welcomes players to start a new epic journey in Trials of Mana™, now available for the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and STEAM®.

Originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3 in 1995, Trials of Mana is a full, high-definition remake of the third entry in the classic Mana series. The game immerses players in an unforgettable adventure filled with exciting gameplay, memorable heroes and villains. Players will craft varying experiences by selecting a party of three from six unique characters as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime, upgrading their characters’ classes into more powerful forms, learning over 300 different abilities, and discovering a world of secrets and mysteries to explore. Additionally, players can discover an exciting new playable chapter after finishing the game not found in the original release, in which they can unlock brand-new classes, and challenge a powerful new threat.

To celebrate the release of Trials of Mana, popular series artist HACCAN has created new artwork showing the beloved cast of memorable characters fans and newcomers alike will enjoy discovering in Trials of Mana.

Trials of Mana is now available forNintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 system and STEAM. For more information, visit www.trialsofmana.com.

Related Links:

Official Trials of Mana website: www.trialsofmana.com

Twitter: @ManaGame

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManaGame/

Instagram: @squareenix  

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/UKSquareEnix

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NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: ULTIMATE NINJA STORM 4 – ROAD TO BORUTO NOW AVAILABLE FOR NINTENDO SWITCH FROM BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA INC.

The Fourth Entry in the Ultimate Ninja STORM Series Completes the Full NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Story Arc on Nintendo Switch

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (April 24, 2020) – Leading anime video game publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. has released NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™: Ultimate Ninja® STORM 4 – ROAD TO BORUTO for the Nintendo Switch. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 – ROAD TO BORUTO gives NARUTO SHIPPUDEN fans the opportunity to experience the Fourth Great Ninja War and see through the conclusion of the epic NARUTO SHIPPUDEN storyline.  NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 – ROAD TO BORUTO can be purchased through the Nintendo Switch eShop for $49.99. 

Developed by CyberConnect2, Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 brings together more than 100 characters from the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN and BORUTO – NARUTO THE MOVIE anime series for the ultimate NARUTO experience. Pick a team of three characters and battle it out in fast-paced and energetic 3D arena-based brawl beatdowns. Easy to learn controls means players can live out their fantasy of becoming their favorite characters and unleash powerful signature Jutsu attacks. Players can play against friends in both local and online modes.

“We are very excited to bring the fourth Ultimate Ninja STORM game to Nintendo Switch and for Nintendo fans to experience the entire NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN series with all four titles NOW available on the Nintendo Switch system,” said Wilson Cheng, Director of Brand Marketing and Esports for BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “Fans can live out their ultimate ninja dreams anywhere and anytime.”

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 – ROAD TO BORUTO also comes with two brand new characters – Momoshiki and Kinshiki. Players who pre-purchased the game will be given instant access to both characters without having to unlock them through gameplay. Momoshiki and Kinshiki will also be available as paid DLC for all other versions of both NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 – ROAD TO BORUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM® for $6.99.

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 – ROADTO BORUTO is available now for the Nintendo Switch eShop with a MSRP of $49.99 and ESRB rating of “T” for Teen. For more information on NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 – ROAD TO BORUTO and other products from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.com, follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS, or join the conversation at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS. 

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

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

NARUTO artwork and elements © 2002 MASASHI KISHIMOTO/2007 SHIPPUDEN All Rights Reserved. © 2002 MASASHI KISHIMOTO/2007 SHIPPUDEN © NMP 2014 © 2002 MASASHI KISHIMOTO/2007 SHIPPUDEN © BMP 2015 SHONEN JUMP, NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN are trademarks of Shueisha, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. This product is manufactured, distributed and sold in North, South and Central American territories under license from VIZ Media, LLC. 

Game software © 2020 BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

ZexRow, Reverse2k, Michelle Phan, and Nate Robinson Invite Fortnite Community to Charity Streamathon #GamersVSCovid, Set for 26 April

Logitech G, Razer, More Offer Prizes Every 30 Minutes

LOS ANGELES — April 24, 2020 — #GamersVSCovid, a charity streamathon in support of Direct Relief’s Covid-19 Fund for Community Health, kicks off this Sunday, 26 April with free-to-enter, donation-encouraged tournaments featuring Fortnite hosted by Team SoloMid’s ZexRow and Reverse2k, YouTube sensation Michelle Phan, former NBA pro Nate Robinson, and other fan-favorite content creators.

The 12-hour streamathon will be hosted by ScrimToWin, the esports tournament platform designed for creators and gamers alike, to easily connect in bracket-style tournaments. In collaboration with Logitech G, Razer, and Streamlabs, ScrimToWin’s #GamersVSCovid features dozens of fan-favorite content creators and pro gamers hosting tournaments anyone can join.

#GamersVSCovid invites anyone to enter these free creator qualifiers and pledge their support for the cause by making a donation for Direct Relief. From each of these creator qualifiers, a winner will emerge and go on to compete in the finals for the grand prize.

The action kicks off at 8:00 a.m. PST, with featured creators being highlighted each hour of the event. Throughout the day, the community will have a shot at stellar prizes from sponsors Logitech G and Razer, including state-of-the-art gaming computers, keyboards, and signed jerseys and mousepads. Prizes will be awarded to those tuning into ScrimToWin on Twitch.

Since January, the humanitarian aid organization has supplied millions of masks, gloves, coveralls, and other personal protective equipment to health workers. All proceeds from #GamersVSCovid will go to Direct Relief’s Covid-19 Fund for Community Health, which has received multi-million dollar support from 3M and Sean “Diddy” Combs.

“The work being done by Direct Relief and others in the fight against Covid-19 is nothing short of inspiring,” said Timothy Tello, co-founder, ScrimToWin. “#GamersVSCovid is an open call for all gamers to aid the cause. Please join us by pledging your support, making a donation, or playing in one of our tournaments!”

Donations are now open via Streamlabs. Join creator qualifiers and check the schedule of events on the official ScrimToWin website. For more information on the essential work being done by Direct Relief, visit their official website, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

About ScrimToWin

ScrimToWin is the premier esports tournament provider for creators and gamers alike. For creators big and small, ScrimToWin sponsors prizes, giving them the opportunity to engage their community in games like Fortnite, CS:GO, PUBG, Valorant, and more. As the first blockchain-enabled esports platform, ScrimToWin rewards fans with killer prizes while giving creators the power to take engagement to the next level.

About Logitech G

Logitech G, a brand of Logitech International, is the global leader in PC and console gaming gear. Logitech G provides gamers of all levels with industry-leading keyboards, mice, headsets, mousepads and simulation products such as wheels and flight sticks – made possible through innovative design, advanced technologies and a deep passion for gaming. Founded in 1981, and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI). Find Logitech G at logitechG.com, the company blog or @LogitechG.

Logitech and other Logitech marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Logitech Europe S.A and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For more information about Logitech and its products, visit the company’s website at logitech.com

About Razer

Razer™ is the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers.

The triple-headed snake trademark of Razer is one of the most recognized logos in the global gaming and esports communities. With a fan base that spans every continent, the company has designed and built the world’s largest gamer-focused ecosystem of hardware, software and services.

Razer’s award-winning hardware includes high-performance gaming peripherals and Blade gaming laptops.

Razer’s software platform, with over 70 million users, includes Razer Synapse (an Internet of Things platform), Razer Chroma (a proprietary RGB lighting technology system), and Razer Cortex (a game optimizer and launcher).

In services, Razer Gold is one of the world’s largest virtual credit services for gamers, and Razer Fintech is one of the largest online-to-offline digital payment networks in SE Asia.

Founded in 2005 and dual-headquartered in Irvine and Singapore, Razer has 16 offices worldwide and is recognized as the leading brand for gamers in the USA, Europe and China. Razer is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 1337).

About Streamlabs

Founded in 2014, Streamlabs is a leading application for professional streamers. Its groundbreaking software, Streamlabs OBS, offers dozens of features that professional live streamers use to broadcast, better engage with their fans, grow audiences, and improve monetization. With one of the fastest set-up processes on the market, Streamlabs OBS broadcasting software combines features including video preview, chat, and alerts, into one seamless dashboard all while integrating better video quality and lower CPU usage.

Streamlabs is a brand of Logitech International. Founded in 1981, and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI). For more information on Streamlabs please visit https.streamlabs.com or follow Streamlabs on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Discord.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. Shares its Action Plans in Response to COVID-19

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment to Deliver “More Fun for Everyone – at Home” by Offering PAC-MAN Championship Edition 2 for Free to Players on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PCs via STEAM®

To our BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment family and friends around the world,

People around the globe are doing their part to change their life and workstyles in order to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Here at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, we have put into action initiatives to support and safeguard the health of our employees, their families & friends, as well as our customers, vendors, and our communities.

With the help and cooperation from employees throughout our global organization, we have prepared and enacted remote working conditions within our offices across the globe. We would like to thank everyone for their individual contributions by staying home to help flatten the curve and keep everyone’s livelihood safe and secure. We would also like to express our most sincere gratitude for those working in the medical field who are on the front lines facing the daunting task of keeping the pandemic under control. While there are various relief efforts underway, as an entertainment provider, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment is also planning to take action to serve our fans.

Our vision is to follow our slogan word for word and provide – “more fun for everyone.” We are striving to provide entertainment that everyone can enjoy in the hope we can bring smiles and laughter to video game players throughout the world during this difficult time. 

As such, we will be sending our beloved goodwill ambassador, PAC-MAN, into everyone’s homes by making PAC-MAN Championship Edition 2 available for free starting from April 24, 2020 at 10:00am PDT to May 10, 2020 at 10:00am PDT for the PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PCs via STEAM®.　Through this free limited-time giveaway, we hope to bring fun into everyone’s homes around the globe. PAC-MAN Championship Edition 2 can be redeemed at the following links:

PlayStation®4: PAC-MAN Championship Edition 2 for PlayStation 4 players 

Xbox One: PAC-MAN Championship Edition 2 for Xbox One players

STEAM®: PAC-MAN Championship Edition 2 for PC players

Everyone’s thoughts at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment are focused on the well-being of our colleagues and fans as we continue our endeavor to bring more fun for everyone around the world.

Now, let’s all do our part and have “More Fun for Everyone – at Home”.

Stay safe and be well, 

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.

FAME AND INFAMY IN 280 CHARACTERS: ‘SPITTER’ DLC FOR TROPICO 6 OUT NOW

El Prez Takes On Social Media in Second DLC

Sydney, Australia – (24^th April, 2020) – Strategy publisher Kalypso Media has launched Tropico 6‘s second DLC, ‘Spitter‘. Continuing the series’ penchant for dark humour and city building, Spitter DLC sees Tropico leader El Prez pursuing online infamy in the ever-changing world of social media.

Spitter DLC adds a new fame feature to Tropico 6. Using Spitter, the only social media app approved for use in Tropico, players can make a name for themselves through interactions with faction leaders, courtships with influencers and connections with celebrities. They can also build new attractions such as the Rehab Centre and Beauty Farm to ensure that citizens and visitors have everything that they need right at their doorstep. Check out the feature list below for a full run-down.

In Spitter DLC, it’s all about the fame and prestige, and nobody knows this better than a self-declared despot…uh, statesman, such as El Presidente. Tropico 6’s second DLC skyrockets players into the world of stardom and illustriousness. Interact with superstars by using Spitter, the only short message social networking app officially approved by the Tropican Ministry for Modern Communications & Smoke Signals. Court the stars to gain their support, unlock their individual strengths and in turn, receive even more respect and adulation from subjects. But beware – fame and money can also attract some seriously shady types…

At the heart of Spitter DLC is the new Spitter mechanic, which allows players to interact with celebrities and faction leadersvia social media to increase their social standing. Use new buildings such as the Rehab Center or Beauty Farm to attract celebrities and make them permanent citizens of Tropico. Plus, enjoy even more content with three additional music tracks, more customization items, and a new trait for El Prez.

• Spitter social media feature: interact with superstars and faction leaders via a social app to increase your standing and unlock new traits for celebrities
• New mission and sandbox map
• 3 new buildings: lure celebrities to Tropico by building a Rehab Center or Beauty Farm, or assist in their decision to become permanent residents using the Super Villa
• New trait: Narcissist
• 3 new audio tracks including: ‘Comercio Feliz’, ‘La Celebridad’ and ‘Fiesta en el Club’
• 5 additional customization options for El Prez and his palace

Information
Title: Tropico 6 – Spitter DLC
Platforms: Windows PC, Linux, Mac, PlayStation®4, Xbox One
Genre: City Builder
Release: Out now for Windows PC, Linux, Mac, Xbox One, PlayStation®4 

Hashtag: #Tropico6Spitter

For more information, please visit www.kalypsomedia.com

Borderlands 3 End-Game Overhaul and New Seasonal Event Available Now

Starting today, Mayhem Mode 2.0 evolves Borderlands 3’s post-campaign gameplay with layers of additional challenge, while Revenge of the Cartels offers players new time-limited activities and loot

We’re approaching maximum mayhem, Vault Hunters, because we’ve launched two exciting free additions to Borderlands 3: Mayhem Mode 2.0 and the Revenge of the Cartels seasonal event. The former completely revamps the game’s existing Mayhem Mode system with fresh and inventive new challenges, while the latter gives you an ambitious set of time-limited activities packed with new areas, enemies, and gear.

If you don’t already know, Mayhem Mode unlocks when you finish the main Borderlands 3 campaign and allows you to crank up the game’s difficulty in exchange for better loot. With the Mayhem 2.0 update, that experience becomes significantly more varied, lasting, and rewarding.

For starters, there are now more than 25 all-new game-changing modifiers. These range from fun and even helpful modifiers like a big head mode called Galaxy Brain to more challenging modifiers like Drone Ranger, which spawns Healing Drones to assist enemies. Each modifier is rated as Easy, Medium, Hard, or Very Hard, and each of the 10 difficulty levels in Mayhem 2.0 uses a specific mix of these ratings, though the modifiers themselves are selected at random from within those ratings pools.

It’s worth noting that the stats of the weapons dropped by enemies improve as you work your way up through the Mayhem levels and that, starting at Mayhem level 6, there’s a chance certain bosses will drop any of eight brand new Legendary weapons. Also, you can now adjust Mayhem Mode options at any time via a new tab in your ECHO device menu! Mayhem 2.0 is as deep as it is rewarding, so for a full explanation of how it all works, please check out our detailed blog. You can also find assets for Mayhem 2.0 right here.

Then there’s the other half of this massive update: Revenge of the Cartels! This free in-game event runs from today through June 4 and features an all-new area, fresh enemy types, limited-time Challenges, and of course, tons of gear to collect, including new Legendaries and Anointments.

In his continued studies of human customs, your Saurian crewmate Maurice has gotten himself mixed up with the wrong crowd, and now finds himself indebted to Joey Ultraviolet, the kingpin of the Eridium Cartel. To save Maurice’s scaly hide, you’ll need to take the fight to Joey and his gangs of underlings at Villa Ultraviolet, an opulent hideout overlooking a tropical paradise.

During the event, neon-glowing Cartel Operative enemies can be found lurking all around the galaxy. Take out these Operatives and their backup – which could include unique Badass-level enemies – and you’ll eventually unlock the coordinates of that tropical hideout. Once there, you’ll have to battle your way through hordes of Eridium Cartel members belonging to one of three distinct gangs. Each gang has its own Underbosses and its own Legendary loot pool, so multiple visits to Villa Ultraviolet are highly encouraged. Don’t worry, you’ll never face the same gang twice in a row!

In addition to each gang’s new loot, Revenge of the Cartels also introduces 18 new limited-time Challenges you can complete to earn themed cosmetic rewards. You can track your progress via the event tab in your ECHO Device menu. To learn more about these challenges, their rewards, and the event in general, be sure to check out this blog. You can also find Revenge of the Cartels assets here.

And don’t forget, we’re still running a variety of Borderlands 3 mini-events like the ongoing Co-op Loot Drop event, which runs through April 30 and encourages Vault Hunters to play together online. To learn more about this and other in-game events, be sure to follow Borderlands on Twitter and visit borderlands.com every week for updates! You can also contribute to actual scientific research at any time by solving puzzles in Borderlands Science.

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XCOM: Chimera Squad Available Later Today on Steam!

Prep your squad and prepare to Breach! A brand new standalone adventure in the XCOM universe begins – XCOM: Chimera Squad will be available on Steam later today (2pm in Australia and 4pm in new Zealand) for the special introductory price of $14.97 AUD / $15.97 NZ.

XCOM: Chimera Squad takes place five years after the events of the previous XCOM games, where humanity has successfully overthrown the Elder’s control of earth. With ADVENT gone and the invaders free of the Elder’s mind control, humans, aliens and hybrids must now find a way to move on from the conflict and forge a new civilization of cooperation and co-existence. City 31 is a model for that potential path forward, but the fragile peace threatens to shatter from the machinations of underground factions.

Enter Chimera Squad – an elite force of human, hybrid and alien agents sent to City 31 to investigate and prevent the city from going to chaos. Each agent in XCOM: Chimera Squad is unique – possessing exclusive skills, personalities and backstories that come to life in and out of tactical combat.

XCOM: Chimera Squad features bold new changes to the traditional XCOM formula, such as a more-focused story with humans, hybrids and aliens, Interleaved Turns and Breach Mode. Both XCOM veterans and players new to the franchise can look forward to exciting challenges and mechanics in XCOM: Chimera Squad.

As part of 2K’s XCOM franchise sale that celebrates the support of its global community, XCOM: Chimera Squad is available as a single digital download for Windows PC on Steam at the special limited-time introductory price of $14.97 AUD / $15.97 NZ. It will be available at its suggested retail price of $29.95 AUD / $31.95 NZ on May 1, 2020.

*Steam offer ends 10:00 a.m. PDT May 1, 2020 (and equivalent time zones where offer is available.) Pricing and availability may vary by region. See steampowered.com for details. Terms apply. No rainchecks.

MAGIC: MANASTRIKE SUMMONS NEW PLANESWALKER AND SEASON 7 OF MAGIC PASS IN IKORIA SEASON UPDATE

Exclusive Rewards and All-New Content Now Available Starting Today

LOS ANGELES – APRIL 23, 2020 – Netmarble Corp. announced a new update to Magic: ManaStrike, Netmarble’s first-ever game for the Wizards of the Coast franchise Magic: The Gathering, available on the App Store and Google Play. Today’s update introduces a new storied Planeswalker, Huatli, to the game, along with an Ikoria-themed season of Magic Pass and additional offers and enhancements that are now available for players.

The new White/Red Planeswalker coming to Magic: ManaStrike as part of today’s update is Huatli. When summoned, Huatli’s passive effect offers sustained recovery to the player’s summoned unit with the highest HP. Huatli’s skill also delivers both damage and a knockback effect to enemy units within range of the Planeswalker’s attack. A new Magic Pass skin is also available for Nahiri, an ancient Kor warrior and Planeswalker who has a special power over stone. Nahiri’s skin is only available as a Magic Pass skin unlockable.

Other additions to Magic: ManaStrike as part of the new update include:

• New Ikoria dimension: After Rank 6 is achieved, players can look forward to an Ikoria-themed lobby background, an Ikoria map and other thematic content
• Magic Pass Exclusive Rewards: This month’s rewards include a Level Boost Voucher, a Skin Selection Ticket, an Emoji and a Player Icon

Magic: ManaStrike takes the excitement of Magic: The Gathering’s vast lore in a whole new direction with a fast-paced PVP strategy game. After losing a war with the Planeswalkers, Magic: The Gathering’s most powerful villain Nicol Bolas creates a parallel universe to find the Planeswalkers’ weaknesses. Players enter a contract with Nicol Bolas to provide combat data by controlling Planeswalkers and units in his universe. Fast-paced and easy to learn, fans can experience dynamic real-time battles with anyone from around the world in three-minute matches. During battle, players will be able to summon units, cast spells, and command powerful Planeswalkers with simple tap and drag gameplay and iconic Magic: The Gathering cards re-envisioned through high-quality 3D. By collecting new cards from Magic’s five unique Mana colors – White, Blue, Black, Red and Green, players will learn to understand each color’s traits, and create unique strategies that lead the way to victory.

Magic: ManaStrike is available to download on the App Store and Google Play and is globally launched, and supports 13 languages including English, Korean, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Indonesian, Thai, Russian and Portuguese.

For more information, please visit Magic: ManaStrike’s official website and forum. Also, please follow Magic: ManaStrike on Facebook and Twitter.

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Focus Home Interactive’s Action Rogue-lite Curse of the Dead Gods Releases the Free “Cursed Temple” Update

PARIS — April 23, 2020 — Passtech Games and Focus Home Interactive have released the first free major content update for the rogue-lite action game Curse of the Dead Gods, currently in Steam Early Access for PC. The “Cursed Temple” update delivers new challenges imbued with fresh curses, weapons, relics and modifiers for you to take on.

The Cursed Temple brings new ways to play with the debut of the deadly Eternal Curse modes, a series of highly replayable thematic challenges with special modifiers (e.g., a constant speed increase buff, taking less damage in the shadows, or playing with a retro display). But there are side effects, so watch out! The update spices things up even further by doubling the number of available curses, increasing room and weapon variety, adding a number of fixes and balance changes, and more.

Curse of the Dead Gods is a fast-paced action game featuring intense combat challenges and a variety of powerful weapons, treasures, abilities and bosses to master. Venture deep into accursed labyrinths and slay the false deities, but beware the corruption building inside you with each step forward — these curses promise great power, but demand a high price…

The Dead Gods team is committed to bringing frequent new additions and improvements to the early access community. Upcoming updates include the poisonous halls of the Temple of the Snake, which will feature even more mechanics, weapons and adversaries to discover.

Curse of the Dead Gods is also in development for consoles. For more information, visit https://curse-of-the-dead-gods.com.