Tag-Team Racer Gensou Skydrift Zips onto Nintendo Switch, Steam Today

PlayStation 4 Joins the Race in Q1 2020

TOKYO – 13 Dec. 2019 – Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) publishing label UNTIES and the team at illuCalab, including a former Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8DX developer, drop the spell-slinging tag-team racer Gensou SkyDrift onto Nintendo Switch and Steam for Windows PC today. A PlayStation 4 version will race to the finish line in Q1 2020.

Choose two of 20 characters, each with her own drive handling stats and power ups, to ride on each other’s backs as driver and vehicle. Swap between them on the fly to glide through the twists and turns of the tracks and wield the right spell at the perfect moment to lap the competition.

Each character’s exclusive deck of spell cards is packed with abilities based on her traditional Touhou Project traits. Zip through hoops on the track to boost speed and gain mana. Drawing spell cards at full mana pulls more powerful spells capable of slowing down opponents’ speed, shooting around corners to hit dodging rivals, or jumping into the air on the back of the wind to avoid obstacles.

Navigate more than 15 tracks, each featuring a stunning view of Gensokyo, including paths filled with cherry blossom trees and a nighttime course with beautiful views of the realm’s skyline. Be the first to cross the finish line against computer-controlled opponents in Story or Time Attack modes, or face up to seven other teams online or locally in Versus mode.

“GENSOU Skydrift brings rare depth to the genre because players can take advantage of the huge range of possible character pairings,” said John Davis, G&R Representative, UNTIES. “With dozens of combos, there’s a playstyle for everyone from casual to hardcore, and the best players will hone down favorite combos for each and every track.”

GENSOU Skydrift is a fan-made entry in the Guiness World Record holding Touhou project, available today on Steam for Windows PC and Nintendo Switch for the regular price of $23.99 USD/€ 21.99. A 20% launch discount will be available across all Nintendo eShop regions until 31 Dec.; Steam’s sale runs through 19 Dec. It supports English, Japanese, and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional).

For more information, please visit the GENSOU Skydrift official website and follow @UNTIESWORLD on Twitter.

About UNTIES

Based out of Tokyo, Japan, Sony Music’s video game publishing label UNTIES is dedicated to expanding the reach of Japan’s best indie developers. Their name derives from their goal of untying games from specific platforms and sharing them worldwide. For more information, visit the UNTIES website or follow @UNTIESWORLD on Twitter.

About Touhou Project

Touhou Project, recognized by the Guinness World Records as the “most prolific fan-made shooter series,” is a collection of games set in the world of Gensokyo and using a recurring cast of familiar characters. Predominantly consisting of vertical shooters, the Touhou Project includes games developed by the original creator, one-man studio Team Shanghai Alice, as well as fan works made by other developers.

About illuCalabilluCalab is an award-winning Japanese developer with experience working on Mario Kart 8 and other popular titles

Hip-hop RPG Orangeblood Hits the Streets 14 Jan. 2019

Randomized Guns Drop on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One Q2 2020

TOKYO – 14 Jan. 2019 – Orangeblood, a JRPG inspired by 90s hip-hop, will take over PC on 14 Jan. 2019. Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One releases will roll up on 20-inch rims in Q2 2020.

Publisher PLAYISM and developer Grayfax Software invite gangstas to an alternate history of late 20th century Japan where criminal syndicates rule the man-made island of New Koza. Guide Vanilla, a prisoner of a gang war offered her freedom in exchange for completing a top-secret mission shrouded in mystery. Vanilla will build a crew of tenacious-yet-cute companions to help earn her liberty, and mayhem as well as sweet loot drops ensue.

Loot the best randomly generated guns and armor-boosting kicks a criminal can find, including legendary equipment featuring one-of-a-kind abilities. Take the “pray” out of “spray,” reloading tactically to keep your defenses up and using special abilities to mow down foes. New Koza is full of mobsters, robots, and other threats, but a quick stop at a vending machine will refresh your party before the next gun-blazing battle.

Groove along to the hip-hop soundtrack in and out of combat. Handcrafted character sprites feature a pixelated aesthetic matching the era of the music. Jump into gun-toting action that stays fresh as the random gear system, art style, and soundtrack play off of each other.

“I wanted to make an immersive story with g-funk tunes where the only things that matter are your guns, sweet shoes, and the good times you have with them,” said Grayfax, sole developer of Orangeblood. “Randomly generated gear means each encounter can be just as unpredictable as the island of New Koza itself, but the good times will be guaranteed.”

Orangeblood will be available on Steam in Japanese, English and Simplified Chinese for $19.99 USD/€19.99.

For more information, please visit the PLAYISM website.

About Grayfax Software

Based out of Tokyo, Japan, Grayfax Software is a one-man game studio, with Orangeblood being its first published title.

To learn more, visit the Grayfax Software official Tumblr, and follow @grayfaxsoftware 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.

LYN: THE LIGHTBRINGER’S COLORFUL HAND-DRAWN CAST COMES TO LIFE WITH HOLIDAY CHEER

Story-driven role-playing game gets festive for December holidays with massive content update for iOS and Android

SEOUL – Dec. 12, 2019 – Hand-drawn fantasy characters celebrate the holiday season in the latest content update for LYN: The Lightbringer, the hit story-driven role-playing game (RPG) from NEXON Korea Corporation, subsidiary of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. Beginning today, mobile players worldwide can download and warp into the content update on the App Store and Google Play that introduces Christmas-themed loot and more.

Today’s LYN: The Lightbringer update deliversan extensive amount of new features, including:

• Season Three – After much anticipation, the all-new Season Three adds a fresh episode and adventure area for players to explore and conquer
• New Systems – Players now have access to the unprecedented Gear Transcendence Development System to enhance their characters
• Merry Events – In the new Christmas Gift Event, players can gather themed socks by completing various modes and challenges. Socks can be exchanged for exclusive Christmas items
• Altar of Advent – The popular Altar of Advent has been changed to the Legendary hero Rua. Players can earn the legendary hero by collecting coins and playing the Altar
• Additional Balances – Today’s update also delivers several system improvements and bug fixes.

Jeong Juno, best known for his work on Lineage 2, teams up with the publishers at Nexon to create LYN: The Lightbringer’s enchanted world. LYN: The Lightbringer boasts a unique cast of 3D-rendered models inspired by Jeong’s hand-drawn artwork. In this stunning role-playing game, players take control of brave hero Jean to explore the wicked realm of the godlike Daeva.

The latest LYN: The Lightbringer content update is available now to download for free on the App Store and Google Play. Additional information for members of the press:

• Check out the official Facebook page here
• Visit the official LYN: The Lightbringer website here

About NEXON Co. Ltd.
NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world’s first graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. Nexon currently services nearly 100 titles in more than 190 countries. The Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

FAIRY TAIL SET TO LAUNCH ACROSS EUROPE ON THE 19^TH MARCH 2020

Strengthen Your Bonds, Learn New Magic, And Fight Together To Become The No. 1 Guild in Fiore!

Hertfordshire, 12^th December 2019 – KOEI TECMO Europe and developer GUST Studios revealed all-new playable characters today for their upcoming magical JRPG, FAIRY TAIL, available on the 19^th March 2020 on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC via Steam®.

In FAIRY TAIL, players can build a five-character dream team from a roster of over 15 playable characters as they adventure across the Kingdom of Fiore in their quest to raise FAIRY TAIL to the top guild in the region. New characters announced today include the fan-favorite user of “Heavenly Body Magic,” Jellal Fernandes from Crime Sorcière; the “Drawing Card” of FAIRY TAIL, Mirajane Strauss; and the “Thunder Dragon Slayer” and grandchild of Makarov, Laxus Dreyar.

As characters fight together in the same party, their bonds gradually strengthen, and as their friendship level increases, special conversations will play out, including original dialogue written specifically for the FAIRY TAIL game. Stronger bonds also allow for enhanced attacks. For example: the powerful Magic Chain ability can last for a longer period of time after teammates establish a significant bond. In addition, playing through the game’s original character relationship stories as well as the main the story will raise the party member’s Character Rank, unlocking a bounty of new battle skills.

A Digital Deluxe version of FAIRY TAIL has also been recently revealed, boasting a special Grand Magic Games costume, a bonus Lacrima set, and a DDX Limited Ryza costume for Lucy!

Purchasing any version of the game, physically or digitally, within a limited time from launch will also unlock the Early Purchase Bonus special costume for Erza – which will have its designed revealed closer to launch.

FAIRY TAIL is available to pre-order now from GAME and independent retailers through Centresoft.

To stay up-to-date with the latest information on FAIRY TAIL, please visit the official site at https://www.fairytailgame.com/, Like us on www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames, and Follow us on Twitter @koeitecmoeurope.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com

Based on the manga “FAIRY TAIL” by Hiro Mashima originally serialized in the weekly SHONEN MAGAZINE published by KODANSHA Ltd. ©Hiro Mashima, KODANSHA/FAIRY TAIL Committee, TV TOKYO ©KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. The KT logo is a registered trademark of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

World of Warships sets sail for holiday season with new update 

Wargaming gives Santa’s Gifts containers to all players, lets them construct their own warship and prepares for a 24-hour charity stream to raise funds for Save the Children

12^th December 2019 – Christmas is coming early to World of Warships withthe new update 0.8.11, during which players will be able to build their own warship, as well presenting them with Santa’s Gifts containers with a chance to receive premium ships or other valuable rewards. Wargaming prepares to keep on giving with a planned global charity stream for Save the Children, set to kick off across all its territories on December 19th. 

Keeping the season of giving close at heart, Wargaming will begin a Save the Children 24-hour charity stream, aiming to raise $25,000 dollars before the clock runs out. Players can donate by buying various in-game items, from premium ships to rare camouflages, with the proceeds going to charity. 

Players who log into World of Warships will also receive four Santa’s Gift containers, each with a probability to contain a premium ship or other valuable rewards. Containers will also be gifted by participating in in-game activities, shipbuilding, completing directives or through the Armory. Snowflakes – holiday victory bonuses with large rewards which can be collected by playing all ships of Tier V and above, are also making a return. 

One of the biggest new features of update 0.8.11 lets players build their own warship. The Tier X large cruiser Puerto Rico is waiting to be finished in their Dockyard. Players can complete the warship in stages, from laying the keel to installing weaponry and other equipment, by spending special Shipbuilding Tokens found in the daily missions and shipments, and the new Event Directives. 

Each completed stage nets the player various rewards, with the ultimate prize being the Puerto Rico itself. Progressing through the Directives also allows players to acquire another premium ship – the tier VII Italian cruiser Gorizia. A new Shipbuilding Collection, with 20 new collectible elements, is featured in the update. Each completed sub-collection will reward you with 1 day of Premium Account. 

Wargaming keeps on improving the visual fidelity of World of Warships with the Trident and Neighbors maps, as well as the Hamburg and Marseille Ports having been reworked in update 0.8.11. Special attention has been given to the sea with a more realistic surface and enhanced wave action.

Head over to World of Warships now to sign up for World of Warships for free.

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About World of Warships

World of Warships is a free, historical, online combat game from Wargaming. Command a massive naval fleet featuring some of history’s most iconic war vessels, level up important tech modules and prepare to dominate the oceans in World of Warships. With four classes of ships, myriad upgrades, and strategically designed environments, the action never ends and every match is a unique experience. World of Warships brings players endless hours of strategy, tactical gameplay and pulse-pounding combat!

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 4500+ employees and offices spread all over the world. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Their flagship products include the massively popular free-to-play hit World of Tanks and the naval combat game World of Warships. The company’s dedicated unit, Wargaming Mobile, is forging collaborations to deliver new mobile experiences alongside their in-house game development.

Infliction Torments Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One on Feb. 25, 2020

SYDNEY – 12 Dec. 2019 – Infliction: Extended Cut, the psychological horror game from Caustic Reality and Blowfish Studios exploring the darkness haunting the remnants of a suburban family, strikes terror into Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on 25 Feb. 2020.

Featuring everything contained within the acclaimed and chilling original Steam release, the “Extended Cut” also includes additional endings and a fresh “New Game Plus” mode with bonus story content, increased difficulty, remixed scares, chilling new puzzles, and other surprises.

Experience an interactive nightmare delving into the darkness plaguing a once-happy home. Set in the aftermath of unthinkable tragedy, Infliction follows the trials of Gary R. Pout as he pieces together the mystery behind a harrowing series of events. Explore a contorted version of his family’s residence to discover a way out before he succumbs to the malevolent spirits within.

Evade a relentless paranormal pursuer by ducking into closets, darting under beds, or utilizing light sources like camera flashes to make a fleeting getaway and continue Gary’s search. During the struggle to survive, pore over household objects for secrets, hidden messages, and clues to find new paths, make revelations, and hopefully bring this terrifying ordeal to an end.

A supernatural story permeated by real-world worries and anxieties that strike close to home, Infliction probes mature existential themes while delivering story-driven scares and an ominous, otherworldly, dynamic atmosphere sure to unsettle, thrill, and leave horror buffs thinking.

“Infliction is a psychological horror experience rooted in fears that can resonate with anyone,” said Clinton McCleary, founder of Caustic Reality and mission designer at Blowfish Studios. “We look forward to scaring everyone and sharing all the new content very soon when the ‘Extended Cut’ releases on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in February.”

Infliction will be available via the Nintendo Switch eShop, PlayStation Store, and Microsoft Store for $19.99 / €17.99 / £15.99 / $24.99 AUD on Feb. 25, 2020. It features support for English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese language options.

For more on Infliction, visit the official website, follow the developer on Twitter and Facebook, and check out the Blowfish Studios feeds on Twitter and Facebook for additional updates.

About Blowfish Studios

Blowfish Studios is an award-winning independent game developer and publisher based in Sydney, Australia. We strive to release original multi-platform games, while also collaborating with developers from around the world. As developers first, we bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to any partnership. Our team provides development services to get the game release ready, porting to all major platforms, platform approval, marketing and promotion to the world.

To learn more about Blowfish Studios, please visit the team’s website.

About Caustic Reality

Caustic Reality is the one-man studio created by Sydney-based developer Clinton McCleary. It strives to create rich narrative experiences and intriguing worlds that stick with players.

For more on Caustic Reality, check out its website, Facebook, and Twitter page.

TYCOON SIM TRANSPORT FEVER 2 LAUNCHES TODAY ON STEAM & GOG.COM

Make Your Fortune Building a Transportation Empire Over Land, Sea and Air in Good Shepherd Entertainment and Urban Games’ Newest Hit

AMSTERDAM – Dec. 11, 2019 – Good Shepherd Entertainment and developer Urban Games have released Transport Fever 2, the next great Tycoon Simulation game from the makers of Transport Fever and Train Fever. Create elaborate transport routes and infrastructure over land, sea and air to build a transportation empire that rivals the ages!

Transport Fever 2 is available today for Windows PC and Linux via Steam and GOG.com for $39.99. Players who purchase the game before December 18 will receive a 10% launch week discount. Additionally, anyone who owns the original Transport Fever on Steam will automatically receive a special 15% stackable bonus discount (for a combined total 25% discount if you purchase this week).

With more than 170 years of real-world transportation technology at your fingertips, Transport Fever 2 lets you design and master fantastic new worlds with a vastly improved feature set, UI and mod tools:

• Experience the greatest logistical challenges from 1850 to today across three unique story campaigns featuring voiceovers and cutscenes.
• Let your creativity run wild through giant sandbox maps in free play mode.
• Choose from over 200 realistically modeled vehicles from Europe, America and Asia, including trains, buses, streetcars, trucks, aircraft and ships, plus modular stations, airports and harbors.
• Track and manage your booming empire’s rise with intuitive construction tools and dynamic economy, transportation and city simulation systems.
• Choose from a diverse array of natural ecosystems, all rendered in exquisite detail.
• Create and share your own worlds, missions, landscapes, vehicles and more with the in-game map editor and extensive modding tools via Steam Workshop.

For more information, visit https://www.TransportFever2.com, and follow @GoodShepherdEnt and @TransportFever on Twitter.

About Good Shepherd Entertainment

Good Shepherd Entertainment publishes video games from independent artists worldwide and operates a proprietary investment platform for a growing global network of qualified investors seeking risk-mitigated participation in the $130B video game industry. Originally established in the Netherlands in 2011, operating under the name Gambitious, the Company became a full-featured publisher in 2014. Good Shepherd Entertainment is backed by some of the industry’s most notable names, including Devolver Digital, Croteam and Perfect World, all successful companies in independent game development and publishing. www.GoodShepherd.games

About Urban Games

Urban Games is an independent video game developer based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Established in 2013, the company shipped the debut title Train Fever in 2014 and its second game, Transport Fever, in 2016. Both games became profitable within the first weeks of launch, and with more than half a million units sold, Transport Fever enabled the company to continue its strong growth. Urban Games’ third title, Transport Fever 2, is out now.

RAGEGEAR MODE REVS UP VEHICULAR TACTICAL TOURNAMENT IN LATEST PUBG MOBILE UPDATE

New EvoGround mode, winter-themed content and more drop in to PUBG MOBILE on iOS and Android

LOS ANGELES – Dec. 11, 2019 –PUBG MOBILE released the version 0.16.0 content update with full of new game modes, maps, gear, abilities and collaboration content with Angry Birds, an entertainment brand celebrating its 10^th birthday today (11^th December). Players can skydive into the latest update for free on the App Store and Google Play.

The version 0.16.0 content update announcement arrives after PUBG MOBILE earned the 2019 Google Play “Users Choice” and “Best Competitive”, also the AppStore “Top Games of 2019”. PUBG MOBILE has now won the best game of the year for two consecutive years. The update is also announced with the new game icon presenting the new logo of Tencent Games, which represents the spirit of “Spark More”.

New features for PUBG MOBILE’s available beginning today include:

• RageGear Mode – In this all-new EvoGround mode, players are divided into two factions and are assigned to be either the driver or shooter of a vehicle. Each vehicle is mounted with a powerful weapon including the Gatling, Shotgun, or RPG. The shooter fight with special weapons which are the Gatling, RPG, Grenade Launcher and the M249.
  • RageGear TDM: Players must destroy enemy vehicles to earn points, with the team reaching the score limit first taking home the chicken dinner
  • RageGear PickUp: Players must collect a certain number of Point Crates first to win, but will lose all Crates if their vehicle is destroyed
• Snow Paradise – When queueing for Erangel in Classic mode, players have a chance to enter Snow Paradise, where the Spawn Island is covered in white frost. Players also have the chance to ride cable car lifts and snowboards once they drop into the map.
• Healing Mobility – Players can now use health kits, boost items and adrenaline syringes while moving, with movement speed greatly reduced. Bandages are also now automatically used in succession
• Loadouts – A new loadout screen has been added to Team Death Match Mode for players to edit and customize their starting weapons. Every firearm can be unlocked at a different Evo Level, and all offer mastery levels for additional attachments
• Perspectives Button – While in Third Person Perspective (TPP), players can now toggle in and out of First Person Perspective(FPP) with a new button in Classic, Arcade and Training Grounds modes
• New Sliding Mechanic – Players can now choose to enable or disable character sliding in Team Death Match mode
• Firearm Balances – In Classic mode, multiple weapons have been adjusted to develop more balanced gameplay, including:
  • Bolt-Action Rifles: Damage to torso increased by 30%
  • AWM: Bullet damage reduced from 132 to 120
  • Crossbow: Damage to torso and limbs increased 40% and 20%, respectively
  • S12K: Bullet damage increased from 22 to 24
  • Sawed-off: Bullet damage increased from 20 to 22
  • S686/S1897: Bullet damage increased from 24 to 26
  • Shotguns: Maximum bullet distance reduced from 1,000 to 150 meters
  • Duckbill: Increased vertical bullet spread and reduced horizontal spread
• Collaboration content with Angry Birds – Ten years since the birth of the Angry Birds brand, players have the chance to unlock crossover items and enjoy a mini-game in Spawn Island throwing Angry Birds bombs. Rewards can be won by completing missions in the Angry Birds Adventure event.
• Additional Features – Several new miscellaneous features have been added, including performance balances, a spectator tier limit, backpack ornaments and the ability to report friendly-fire kills in-game.

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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ANGRY BIRDS CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF POPPING PIGGIES & USING ANGER FOR GOOD

ESPOO, Finland – Dec. 11, 2019 – Ten years ago today, the first Angry Birds game was released on the App Store, introducing the world to the flock that would be ever-present on app stores and grow to an entertainment brand spawning two animated films and billions of licensed products sold.

Angry Birds emerged from the mobile game industry as an early example of the medium’s mass adoption, its instantly fun gameplay becoming a model for the kinds of experiences players would take to on the emerging mobile platform. Now, ten years and 4.5 billion downloads later, the Birds are showing no signs of slowing down!

Some quick facts:

• Iconic mobile game and entertainment brand Angry Birds turns 10 today!
• Over 4.5 billion downloads of Angry Birds mobile games to date and counting…
• First mobile game (the original Angry Birds) to reach 1 billion downloads.
• Most remote location on Earth where Angry Birds games have been downloaded: Antarctica, with a whopping NINE downloads to date.
• First mobile game to be played in space.
• Over 1.8 billion Angry Birds consumer products sold.

Through the years, the Birds have kept their impassioned resolve, developing a reputation for using their trademark anger for good. Whether it’s championing causes like fighting climate change, protecting threatened species, helping disabled gamers play, or helping families cope with pediatric cancer, the Angry Birds have lent their anger to good causes whenever possible.

With that in mind, last month the “Bring the Anger” anniversary celebrations were unveiled as a fleet of anger-powered scooters (“Rage Riders“) were deployed to content creators around the world, allowing influencers to share the message of transforming anger into something useful. Following this was an event in New York’s Times Square featuring a vending machine that only accepts anger as payment: The Venting Machine. With the help of WWE superstar The Big Show, passersby were able to deposit their rage into the machine and earn fun prizes in the process.

To take the celebration to the Angry Birds games, an in-game event in Angry Birds 2 called on players to show their support by popping as many pigs as they could. The goal was to pop ten billion pigs, and at the conclusion of the event, a donation of $100k would be made to UNICEF’s Education in Emergencies fund, which supports education for children in conflict zones and other emergencies across the globe. We are happy to announce today that Angry Birds 2 players have smashed that goal! We would like to thank all of the players for bringing their anger to a great cause.

“Angry Birds has grown into a phenomenon that has reached beyond anyone’s expectations,” said Kati Levoranta, Rovio CEO. “The Bring the Anger campaign is the perfect extension of the commitment to good causes that Angry Birds has shown over the years. Not only as an example of the Birds’ good works, but an example that the players are truly the ones responsible for the Angry Birds’ success. It is the fans that have gotten Angry Birds to this point, and we will spend the next years continuing to create the kinds of amazing game and entertainment experiences fans have come to expect.”

Finally, in other Angry Birds birthday news, key partner announcements dropping today include the official release of K-Swiss x Angry Birds limited-edition footwear, with two colorways inspired by the game’s most beloved characters. Meanwhile, the birds are also appearing today in PUBG MOBILE (iOS/Android) as part of a new in-game update just released. Players can access Angry Birds crossover items, enjoy a themed mini-game and win rewards by completing missions in an Angry Birds Adventure event.

About Rovio Entertainment

Rovio Entertainment Corporation is a global games-first entertainment company that creates, develops and publishes mobile games which have been downloaded 4.5 billion times so far. Rovio is best known for the global Angry Birds brand, which started as a popular mobile game in 2009 and has since evolved from games to various entertainment and consumer products in brand licensing. Today Rovio offers multiple mobile games and animations and has produced The Angry Birds Movie, which opened number one in theaters in 50 countries. Its sequel, The Angry Birds Movie 2, released worldwide in August 2019. Rovio is headquartered in Finland and the company’s shares are listed on the main list of the NASDAQ Helsinki stock exchange with the trading code ROVIO. (www.rovio.com)