Rising Storm 2: Vietnam Prepares for Cold Year-Round with Talvisota: Winter War mod on PC

Tripwire Interactive Teams Up with the Talvisota Mod Team, Taking Frost to the Fight with a Free Mod Release on Steam

ROSWELL, Ga. — Thursday, April 2, 2020 — Publisher and developer Tripwire Interactive is pleased to launch the Talvisota Team’s Talvisota: Winter War mod for Rising Storm 2: Vietnam today. Available for FREE later today to all owners of Rising Storm 2: Vietnam, Talvisota: Winter Warbrings a fully-fleshed mod that converts the same esteemed gameplay mechanics of Rising Storm 2: Vietnam and transforms the backdrop from the hot, humid climate of Vietnam in the 1960’s and 70’s to the frozen forests of Finland, during the 1939-40 Soviet-Finnish Winter War.

Talvisota: Winter War arrives as a fresh and frozen way for fans to play, launching with full voice acting support, six brand new weapons, four vehicles, eleven new maps, skiers, and more. Other additions for the Talvisota: Winter Warmod include new music, historically accurate customization options, and new commander abilities. For a full list of new additions, please visit the Steam Store page.

Developed entirely by the community, under the banner of the “Talvisota Team,” Talvisota: Winter War is a mod that Tripwire Interactive is delighted to support, allowing them to support the modding community and grassroots game development that helped Tripwire Interactive’s founding members get their start in the industry.

To celebrate the release of the free Talvisota: Winter War mod, Tripwire Interactive has kicked off a sale on Steam for Rising Storm 2: Vietnam (67% off) and the game’s DLC items (50% off).

For more information on the discounts and sale dates, please visit the Rising Storm 2: Vietnam page on Steam.

Available now on PC, Rising Storm 2: Vietnam is the sequel to Rising Storm, PC Gamer magazine’s 2013 ‘Multiplayer Game of the Year,’ published by Tripwire Interactive and developed by Antimatter Games. Command your team to victory in massive 64-player battles with authentic weapons, aircraft, and maps that pit conventional military forces against guerrilla forces.

To stay up-to-date on the latest for Rising Storm 2: Vietnam, please visit the official website. You can also keep track of Tripwire Interactive and Rising Storm 2: Vietnam by visiting the official Tripwire Interactive website, Discord, Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, Instagram, and YouTube.

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam ©2017 Tripwire Interactive. Unreal® is a registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998-2016, Epic Games, Inc. Steam® is a registered trademark of Valve, Inc. This software product includes Autodesk® Human IK® property of Autodesk, Inc. 2008, Autodesk, Inc. Autodesk, “Autodesk® Human IK®” is a registered trademark or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.

About Tripwire Interactive

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

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

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PUBG MOBILE REVEALS FUN FACTS AND PLAYER STATISTICS IN NEW RECAP MINI-SITE

World’s popular mobile game continues 2^nd Anniversary celebration with lookback at the server-wide and player-specific fun stats in game

LOS ANGELES – April 1, 2020 – Ever wondered just how many undead foes have been thrashed to pieces since the launch of PUBG MOBILE’s Survive Till Dawn zombie mode earlier this year? Hint: The answer is well over 10.5 billion and can be found in the mini-site in game.

For the first time ever, players and community members can check out a broad range of impressive statistics in the all-new PUBG MOBILE 2^nd Anniversary Recap mini-site via event center in game. In addition to cumulative PUBG MOBILE server-widefigures such as hottest skydive locations and total vehicles destroyed, players can view their own personalized stats including weirdest deaths, best/worst firearms, the teammates and more. The new recap section is available as part of the PUBG MOBILE 2nd Anniversary celebration that is already underway, with multiple in-game events and activities for players to join.

“With more than 600 million downloads and 50 million daily active users, it made sense for us to showcase some of the massive and interesting statistics about PUBG MOBILE as we begin our third year,” says Vincent Wang, General Manager of Global Publishing, Tencent Games. “We look forward to continuing to grow our community as the game continues to connect people, and we hope players will enjoy some of the moments and details that made the last two years so special.”

In addition to the new recap mini-site, PUBG MOBILE is releasing a new series of player stories to celebrate the game’s 2nd anniversary. Fans and community members can watch the videos and recall their own stories with PUBG MOBILE  by visiting the in-game esports center, the PUBG MOBILE Facebook and YouTube page, or the official website.

Players and community members can also participate in the PUBG MOBILE classic theme music cover contest, with more information here.

PUBG MOBILE is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play. 

ABOUT PUBG MOBILE

PUBG MOBILE is based on PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS, the phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles and supplies, and defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone.

For more information, please visit the official PUBG MOBILEaccounts on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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NETMARBLE REVEALS FIRST CONSOLE GAME WITH NINTENDO SWITCH VERSION OF POPULAR MOBILE RPG SEVEN KNIGHTS

Real-Time Turn-Based RPG Coming Soon to Nintendo Switch; Pre-Register Online to Learn More

LOS ANGELES – MARCH 31, 2020 – Following the Nintendo Direct livestream, Netmarble is proud to announce its first video game for the Nintendo Switch™ – Seven Knights – Time Wanderer –, a console-exclusive version of one of the company’s popular mobile role-playing games (RPGs).

Seven Knights – Time Wanderer – is a visually stunning, real-time and turn-based RPG based on Seven Knights Mobile, that features all-new control and battle systems, and game content optimized for the console platform. In addition, as a single-player RPG, it also introduces its original story different from the mobile version. This game will be released worldwide as a digital package through the Nintendo eShop in each region. Seven Knights – Time Wanderer – does not include any gacha system as players acquire in-game characters as they progress through the story.

“Since Seven Knights’ 2014 Korean launch, it’s been quite humbling and exciting to see the game grow in global popularity. We could not be more thrilled that Seven Knights – Time Wanderer – will be Netmarble’s first Nintendo game,” said Young Jae Park, Executive Producer of Netmarble. “The team can’t wait to share what makes Seven Knights – Time Wanderer – so special to a new audience, so we will work closely with Nintendo to ensure our first console game is exciting for Nintendo Switch gamers to play with.”

Seven Knights – Time Wanderer – focuses on the story of the eighth member of the Seven Knights, Vanessa, who is equipped with the ultimate magical equipment, a sentient hourglass known as Sandy. After falling into the twists of space and time, she embarks on a journey to return safely home, where original characters from Seven Knights’ mobile version will join them as a party member in this real-time, turn-based, combat-oriented adventure.

The original version of Seven Knights has been available in over 150 countries worldwide since its first launch in March 2014, on both the App Store and Google Play, and has achieved 60 millions of cumulative download across the globe for over six years. A turn-based mobile RPG enjoying great popularity worldwide, Seven Knights offers the fun of collecting and fostering about 700 kinds of characters with intense turn-based battles.

More detailed information, images and trailer of the game can be found at the teaser website, Facebook and Twitter.

Trademarks are property of their respective owners. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.

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

DISNEY AND KABAM TEAM UP TO ANNOUNCE DISNEY MIRRORVERSE

Enter a divergent universe and assemble teams of powerfully amplified Disney and Pixar guardians to battle against an unrelenting threat in this new action RPG for mobile devices.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – March. 31, 2020 – Disney and Kabam today announced Disney Mirrorverse, an all-new Action Role-Playing Game (RPG) for mobile devices. Disney Mirrorverse will transport players to a brand new action-ready universe, featuring evolved and amplified versions of classic Disney and Pixar characters and worlds as fans have never seen them before.

In this all-new, visually stunning adventure, players will assemble a team of powerful guardians that have been exclusively crafted and imagined for the Mirrorverse. Unrelenting forces threaten to take over this alternate reality, and players must get ready for battle, defeat an evil threat, and embark on a journey to defend the Mirrorverse.

“Kabam is known for letting players around the globe explore new fictional worlds and create stories with characters they love,” said Tim Fields, CEO, Kabam. “We are beyond excited to bring so many amazing Disney and Pixar characters together, and to present each of them in a heroic light that fans have never seen before. Over the coming months, we’ll be working closely with our friends at Disney to tune and polish this immersive and engaging adventure.”

“Disney Mirrorverse represents a brave reimagining of iconic Disney and Pixar characters and stories, and we’re delighted to be working with Kabam to bring this original universe to life for players,” said Sean Shoptaw, SVP, Games and Interactive Experiences at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. “This stunning new adventure will appeal to Disney fans and die-hard RPG fans alike, and we can’t wait to show players what’s on the other side of the Stellar Mirror.”

Disney Mirrorverse will soon enter regional beta testing in the Philippines. For those outside of the Philippines, make sure to sign up at www.disneymirrorverse.com to receive future updates.

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About Kabam

Kabam is a world leader of developing entertaining, immersive, and highly social multiplayer games for mobile devices. They merge consumer behavior with the art of game design to create experiences that are enjoyed by millions of players across the globe. Each game has raised the benchmark in mobile gaming, bringing high-quality graphics, next-generation technology and revolutionary gameplay to the console in every player’s pocket.

Kabam has worked with leading entertainment brands like Disney, Hasbro and Universal to create mobile games based on some of the world’s most iconic franchises.

Kabam’s games have generated hundreds of millions of downloads including Marvel Contest of Champions, Transformers: Forged to Fight, Shop Titans, and Fast & Furious 6: The Game. These games have also received multiple awards such as Apple’s Editors’ Choice and Google Play’s Best Game of the Year.

Founded in 2006, Kabam has studios and offices in Vancouver, Montreal, Charlottetown, San Francisco and Austin, Texas. Kabam is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Netmarble.

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 Big Hit 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

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SOUNDART Brings Music Libraries to Life on HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest 2 April

TOKYO – 31 March 2020 – SOUNDART, a surreal VR rhythm game using music libraries to generate levels, sets the stage for anyone to shine as the star of the show when developer MercuryStudio and publisher PLAYISM drop the beat on HTC Vive and Oculus Rift via Steam on Thursday, 2 April, 2020. Oculus Quest owners will be able to join the party using Oculus Link.

Choose from more than 30 stock tracks or import MP3, WAV, OGG, or AIFF files, then hit, sweep, and thrust to the beat. SOUNDART’s procedural generation brings the rhythms of pop, rock, and every other genre under the sun to life as beautiful kaleidoscope levels. Cut loose with graceful freeform dance moves and earn extra points for flair between intense strings of notes to strike, or set creativity flowing in free play.

Concert Mode offers an over-the-shoulder view for spectators watching on a screen in the same room as the performer or via livestream. Import any VRM-compatible 3D model and fire up LIV VR to show off skills built up in the progression from Normal difficulty through Hard, EX Hard, and the ultimate test: Nirvana. Let viewers light up the screen with comments appearing in bursts of stars to make for a sensational show.

“Freedom of expression is at the heart of SOUNDART,” said the founder of MercuryStudio, who goes by the pseudonym Ray. “There are many great VR rhythm games out there, but none of them have all the features I wanted and so I decided to take my own spin at the turntable. The result is SOUNDART, which gives you all the tools needed to become the art yourself and share that joy with others.”

SOUNDART will be available on Steam starting April 2 in English, Japanese, and Chinese (simplified and traditional) for $19.99 USD and €16.79 EUR. An Oculus Store version will launch at a later date. Oculus Quest play via Oculus Link requires a VR-ready PC, high-speed USB to USB-C 3.0 cable, and the installation of Oculus Store and SteamVR software.

For more information, please visit the SOUNDART Steam page, follow @MercurySdo on Twitter, and search #soundartVR on social media.

About MercuryStudio

MercuryStudio is a one-man game studio located in Fukuoka, Japan and best known for mech action-racing titles BREAK ARTS and BREAK ARTS II.

To learn more, visit the MercuryStudio official website, and follow @MercurySdo on Twitter.

About PLAYISM

Known for bringing popular indie games from Japan including Touhou Luna Nights, La-Mulana 2 and One Way Heroics, Playism was created with the global indie community in mind. The company focuses on helping developers every step of the way, from localization to distribution of their games.

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

NETMARBLE REVEALS FIRST CONSOLE GAME WITH NINTENDO SWITCH VERSION OF POPULAR MOBILE RPG SEVEN KNIGHTS

Real-Time Turn-Based RPG Coming Soon to Nintendo Switch;

Pre-Register Online to Learn More

LOS ANGELES – MARCH 31, 2020 – Following the Nintendo Direct livestream, Netmarble is proud to announce its first video game for the Nintendo Switch™ – Seven Knights – Time Wanderer –, a console-exclusive version of one of the company’s popular mobile role-playing games (RPGs).

Seven Knights – Time Wanderer – is a visually stunning, real-time and turn-based RPG based on Seven Knights Mobile, that features all-new control and battle systems, and game content optimized for the console platform. In addition, as a single-player RPG, it also introduces its original story different from the mobile version. This game will be released worldwide as a digital package through the Nintendo eShop in each region. Seven Knights – Time Wanderer – does not include any gacha system as players acquire in-game characters as they progress through the story.

“Since Seven Knights’ 2014 Korean launch, it’s been quite humbling and exciting to see the game grow in global popularity. We could not be more thrilled that Seven Knights – Time Wanderer – will be Netmarble’s first Nintendo game,” said Young Jae Park, Executive Producer of Netmarble. “The team can’t wait to share what makes Seven Knights – Time Wanderer – so special to a new audience, so we will work closely with Nintendo to ensure our first console game is exciting for Nintendo Switch gamers to play with.”

Seven Knights – Time Wanderer – focuses on the story of the eighth member of the Seven Knights, Vanessa, who is equipped with the ultimate magical equipment, a sentient hourglass known as Sandy. After falling into the twists of space and time, she embarks on a journey to return safely home, where original characters from Seven Knights’ mobile version will join them as a party member in this real-time, turn-based, combat-oriented adventure.

The original version of Seven Knights has been available in over 150 countries worldwide since its first launch in March 2014, on both the App Store and Google Play, and has achieved 60 millions of cumulative download across the globe for over six years. A turn-based mobile RPG enjoying great popularity worldwide, Seven Knights offers the fun of collecting and fostering about 700 kinds of characters with intense turn-based battles.

More detailed information, images and trailer of the game can be found at the teaser website, Facebook and Twitter.

Trademarks are property of their respective owners. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.

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

CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 2 CAMPAIGN REMASTERED – AVAILABLE NOW ON PLAYSTATION®4

One of the Most Acclaimed Single Player Story Experiences Ever  Returns Fully HD Remastered

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

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Mar. 31, 2020 – One of the most iconic, blockbuster video game story experiences in gaming entertainment history has returned.  Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 Campaign Remastered, a complete enhancement of the critically-acclaimed single player experience, is available for purchase now, first on PlayStation 4 on the PlayStation Network, with other platforms available for pre-purchase. The game includes the full campaign with stunning high-definition visuals – up to 4K resolution and HDR support on console; and uncapped framerate as well as ultrawide monitor support on PC.

Published by Activision, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered features improved texture resolution and detail, revamped animation, remastered audio, and much more. 

In this famed experience, originally developed by Infinity Ward and now re-mastered by Beenox, players enlist as members of Task Force 141 and Tier 1 Operatives in a breathtaking series of missions to save the world from destruction. “Cliffhanger,” “Takedown, “No Russian,” and more all return in this intense story experience.

“Modern Warfare 2 campaign was incredible. We all remember the lasting impression the story left upon us. This campaign was very special and we thank Infinity Ward for creating such an amazing experience,” said Thomas Wilson, co-studio head, Beenox. “Restoring and remastering this campaign for a new generation of players was a labor of love for our team. We wanted to make sure that the feelings and power of the story was accurately represented with full high-definition visuals and the latest audio fidelity.”

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered is available now on PlayStation network. Players who purchase will also receive, free with purchase, 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*.

Players can pre-purchase Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered for other platforms and receive the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Underwater Demo Team Classic Ghost Bundle with the UDT Ghost Operator skin instantly for play*. 

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered is published by Activision, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI). The title is rated M for Mature. 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.

*Call of Duty: Modern Warfare/Call of Duty: Warzone required, sold/downloaded separately.   

About Activision

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations throughout the world and is a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), an S&P 500 company. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com or by following @Activision.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements about the expected availability, features, functionality and content for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered, are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

© 2009, 2020 Activision Publishing, Inc. ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY, and MODERN WARFARE are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

Corporate Machinery Simulator Good Company Available Now on PC  

Start Your Business and Build Your Empire

LONDON (March 31, 2020) –  Developer Chasing Carrots and publisher The Irregular Corporation (PC Building Simulator) announced today that the quirky tycoon management sim Good Company is now available on Steam Early Access and GOG for $24.99. (https://store.steampowered.com/app/911430/Good_Company/.)

Good Company sets you up as CEO of your very own company, where dedicated tycoon fans of tycoon games will feel right at home with challenging and rewarding gameplay as you grow your staff, delegate tasks using the powerful Logistics mode and rake in enormous profits by inventing increasingly complex tech products that the public desperately craves.

A new trailer released today showcases the latest gameplay footage of your soon-to-be expanding empire and the ease in which you can research upgrades, hire new workers and keep track of changing markets and your profits and losses while strategizing your next move.

Choose how you want to run your Good Company as the game lets you set your own pace: continue to refine your ever-expanding empire and find creative and efficient ways to maximize those profits either in single-player Campaign Mode or endless Freeplay Mode. In Campaign Mode, aspiring CEOs tackle rewarding scenario levels and bonus challenge maps while in Freeplay Mode you are free to shape your company however you want. Building a good company and mastering the art of invention, automation and expansion is the name of the game at Good Company.

The Early Access version is now live and a development roadmap has been posted for fans to keep tabs on what they can look forward to in the game’s official Steam forum: https://steamcommunity.com/app/911430/discussions/

Keep up with Good Company by following them on Twitter @Chasing_Carrots and stay regular by following The Irregular Corporation @IrregularCorp.

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ININ and Taito are pleased to announce some exciting news that fans of Bubble Bobble, as well as those new to the franchise, should not miss.

Bubble Bobble 4 Friends, developed by the original studio, TAITO Corporation, and exclusively released on Nintendo Switch, is released today in North and South America. All gamers worldwide will be excited to know that those who purchase the game will be able to download later in the year new must-have content, for free, and that includes European or Australian Nintendo gamers who got their fix of Bubble Bobble 4 Friends since the end of 2019.

Expanding Bubbles being created

Taito are currently developing and expanding the game’s content to deliver everything fans’ wish for, including new stages and the return of a fan favourite enemy character – “Baron von Blubba’. More news on this, and additional upcoming features, will be revealed in the coming weeks and months.

Taito’s latest instalment of this all-time classic since their return to the home console market has been warmly received by fans and critics worldwide. The development team wanted to create something that can be enjoyed not only by fans of the IP who grew up with the two cute Bubble Dragon Twins Bub and Bob, but also with their family and friends. It was important to capture the spirit of the colourful original and to bring it to Switch. 

As the Bubble Bobble IP is something very dear to Taito, they listened closely to the feedback they were given so far.  It was only natural that the team would not rest on their laurels and to make sure that players would be able to enjoy Bubble Bobble for many weeks to come. They are working hard to develop deeper and more challenging content that will definitely be going to please gamers all around the globe.

Play alone or with up to 3 friends in couch co-op mode and jump your bubble dragons through 100 levels to defy the wicked wizard Bonner and his henchmen. The bubbles don’t just let you trap your opponents, either – your dragons can also jump on them to reach higher platforms.

Collect E-X-T-E-N-D bubbles to activate and upgrade skills, such as lightning and bomb bubbles. Develop countless new strategies to travel through the worlds and take advantage of air currents..

The original Bubble Bobble arcade game from 1986 is also included, which captured the hearts of players around the world and still has fans humming its title melody today.

A celebration for fans and fun for the whole family!

About ININ Games:

ININ Games, the new publishing label of United Games Entertainment GmbH, focuses on the classic digital and physical marketing of high-quality retro, indie and arcade titles. Along with undisputed classics, numerous other milestones of gaming culture are in the planning and will be announced in the coming months. For more information about ININ, visit http://www.inin.games

About TAITO Corporation:
TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, TAITO operates core businesses such as game arcade operations, coin-operated game machines, and mobile phone content services. A seminal part of gaming history, TAITO caused a worldwide sensation with its arcade legend, SPACE INVADERS, and developed such fan favorites as PUZZLE BOBBLE (BUST-A-MOVE) and ARKANOID. Today, TAITO continues to thrill game lovers of all generations by offering both classic and new family-oriented titles on the latest gaming platforms. TAITO delivers a wide range of entertainment experiences with the goal of providing consumers with fresh surprises and new discoveries. More information on TAITO can be found on the Internet at http://www.taito.com/ 

About Bubble Bobble:
Bubble Bobble is an action game planned, developed, and released by TAITO CORPORATION (TAITO) in 1986.

The game centers around Bubby and Bobby, two boys who were cursed by a wizard and turned into the bubble-blowing dragons, Bub and Bob, who are on a quest to rescue their kidnapped girlfriends. To do this, they must brave all 100 floors of the cave of monsters, defeating their enemies by catching them in bubbles, then bursting them.
The lovable Bub and Bob were a big hit and went on to star in numerous sequels and the original has since been ported to countless home platforms. Puzzle Bobble (a.k.a. Bust-A-Move), a puzzle game spin-off, became a huge hit, going on to personify the franchise.
TAITO is the exclusive owner of the global intellectual property rights, including copyrights and trademarks, for Bubble Bobble and its characters, and takes an active role regarding new Bubble Bobble-related enterprises.