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)

BATTLE-HARDENED SPIRITS SUMMONED FOR NEW COMBAT IN SPELLBOUND MOBILE MMORPG SPIRITWISH

Nexon’s new fantasy-adventure game earns new characters, quests and more for iOS and Android

SEOUL – Dec. 11, 2019 – A magical roster of powerful heroes engage in simultaneous multi-character gameplay in the enchanted world of Spiritwish, the massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) 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 around the world can experience Spiritwish’s latest content update for free on the App Store and Google Play.

Spiritwish invites players to take command of a team of heroes as they follow in the footsteps of the Three Gods for control of the ancient relics to protect the land of Kaleva against looming evil. Spiritwish’s unprecedented simultaneous multi-character gameplay allowsplayers the ability to control three heroes at a time while boasting a unique MMORPG experience on mobile devices.

Today, Spiritwish grows with a myriad of new features including:

• Spirit System – Players can now summon spirits to assist in battle by obtaining them from the Event Dungeon. Spirits will follow players’ reader character after they are summoned.and bestow unique powers and effects
• Fresh Characters – Two new heroes are now available to enlist in battle, including the melee-ready Barbarian who uses his Heavy Sword to deal ranged damage, and the Monk who can heal allies while fighting with a Light Club and Shield
• Christmas Event – A new World Boss “Snowman” has arrived in the Vanhakivi Ruins area. Players who defeat the boss will earn the Snowman Box, which contains Christmas event accessories including Rings, Necklaces and other surprises
• Daunting Quests – Players can complete the new Minstrel and Noita Recruitment Quests to unlock their respective character cards for exclusive insight about their backgrounds
• Festive Decorations – Five new types of Christmas-themed costumes are available during the Christmas event, and Kaleva Village is now decorated for celebration
• Additional Events – Players can also participate in the “Getting Started” Journey event for exclusive prizes, along with missions and daily dungeons for Monk.

Long ago, legendary heroes known as the Three Gods created an era of peace across their bountiful kingdom by overseeing powerful ancient artifacts. When war erupted between two factions ‘Pohjola’ and ‘Kaleva’ for control of the relics, the kingdom fell into disarray. Now, a new band of adventurers is tasked with eradicating the vile monsters who have spawned within the kingdom as a result of the skirmish.

Spiritwish is the latest project from the developers at NEON Studio, best known for their work on Ragnarok, Granado, Espada and Tree of Savior. Today’s content update arrives after it rose to the top of the mobile game charts in Korea, earning fourth and third in revenue on Google Play and the App Store, respectively.

Additional information for members of the press:

• Check out the official Facebook page 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.

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EXPAND YOUR EMPIRE TO THE ARCTIC IN ANNO 1800’s third dlc THE PASSAGE

Play Anno for Free Dec 11-18, including the New Co-op Mode and Statistics System Available Today as a Free Updates for All Anno 1800 Players!

Sydney, Australia — December 11, 2019 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Anno 1800™, the latest installment in the successful city-building and strategic franchise, is releasing its third DLC: The Passage, included in the Season Pass, on Windows PC. Inviting players to the frozen north, The Passage is Anno 1800’s largest content release. In addition to The Passage, players can also experience the new the co-op mode and in-depth statistics system as accompanying free updates. Finally, new players will be able to discover and play Anno 1800 for free on Uplay and the Epic Game Store for a week from December 11-18.

The Passage brings an all new dimension to the world of Anno 1800, inviting players to conquer the Arctic season. Harsh weather conditions bring an entirely new element to the gameplay, alongside the new heating mechanic that will encourage players to rethink their approach to creating layouts as they will have to keep their residents warm and healthy. For the first time, players will be able to construct a fleet of airships that will speed up trade across their entire empire. The new region is an exciting adventure for everyone, but a true challenge for achievers who want to conquer the wasteland in order to reap significant rewards. The Passage brings new gameplay mechanics, such as conquering the sky with airships, 2 new citizen tiers, 7 new production chains, 32 new buildings, 60 new quests, 80 new items and much more.

Beginning December 11 until December 18*, players will be able to discover Anno 1800 (including Tiers 1 to Tiers 3) for free on Uplay and the Epic Games Store. Players can also experience the base game along with two new features releasing today as free updates for all Anno 1800 players:

• The Co-Op mode will allow players to share the responsibilities of raising and managing an industrial empire. Up to four factions will be able to compete in the same match involving until 16 players.
• In-depth statistics system showing players detailed stats on production and consumption of all their goods across all islands.

With the holiday season approaching, Anno 1800 is bringing some cheerful spirit with the all new Holiday pack, which allows players to decorate their cities in a festive style. This DLC pack includes a wide range of cosmetics ornaments with 23 new items. Between the festive carousel, Christmas trees, snowman, lanterns, and much more, players can transform all industrial cities into a holiday wonderland.

Developed by Ubisoft Mainz, Anno 1800 provides players with countless opportunities to prove their skills as a ruler. Players can create huge metropolises, plan efficient logistics networks, settle an exotic new continent, send out global expeditions, and dominate their opponents by diplomacy, trade or warfare. The Anno 1800 post-launch plan offers new adventures, challenges and tools to the players. The Season Pass includes three DLCs : Sunken Treasures, Botanica and The Passage. In addition, regular updates are bringing new free content available for all players.

While the release of The Passage completes the Season Pass content, the Anno 1800 development team remains dedicated to supporting the game post-launch. The team is working on new content and features to expand the world of the industrial revolution for next year and will have more information to share at a later date.

For more than two years, Anno 1800 has invited players to take part in the creation and the development of the game by giving feedback through the Anno Union. So far, more than 200 blogs have been published, 18,000 comments posted, and 5 community contests organized. This collaboration between players and the studio enables the development team to shape the game and add requested community features.

Anno 1800 is available digitally on the Ubisoft Store and the Epic Games store for Windows PC. The Passage can be purchased as part of the Anno 1800 Season Pass for $36.95 or individually for $22.95 and is downloadable for players who already own the Season Pass. In addition, players can purchase the Gold Edition of Anno 1800, including the Digital Deluxe Edition** of the game and the Season Pass.

For more information about Anno, please visit: https://annogame.com/

To join Anno Union, please visit: https://www.anno-union.com/

To play Anno free this week, please visit: annogame.com/freeweek

*This software is a free demo of Anno 1800, playable from 11th December, 2019 2pm CET to 18th December, 2019 6pm CET.  This demo is provided AS-IS, may not contain the same content as the full/final game, may not function as expected, and may crash.  Please note that maintenance may also occur at any time during this period, rendering you unable to access parts or all of the demo. Ubisoft does not commit to providing customer support for the demo.

**In the Digital Deluxe Edition, players will receive the base game and will get access to the Digital Deluxe Content, including the additional content “The Anarchist,” the game soundtrack, an art book and exclusive company logos.

About Ubisoft Mainz:

The teams at Ubisoft Mainz are engineering Ubisoft’s biggest blockbusters. Operating from a historic city in the heartland of Germany, the studio develops genre pushing games like the acclaimed Anno 1800 and lends decades of expertise to AAA co-development projects like Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege and the upcoming Beyond Good And Evil 2. More information at mainz.ubisoft.com.

About Ubisoft:

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2018–19 fiscal year Ubisoft generated Net Bookings of €2,029 million. To learn more, please visit ubisoft.com.

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

Topple Giants in Tribes of Midgard’s Final Open Beta Before Early Access

Play on Steam December 11 Through December 15

MONTREAL — Dec. 10, 2019 — Tribes of Midgard, the cooperative survival game from Norsfell where up to 10 players fiercely fight Giants during Ragnarök, debuts new content requested community features in the third and final open beta before Early Access from December 11 4:00 AM Eastern through December 15 at 11:59 PM Eastern.

Rekindle friendships and form new ones by banding together to defend your village from Giants on a warpath to Asgard in hopes of overthrowing the Gods. Prepare for the onslaught of evil by gathering materials for ever-more-powerful weapons and armor. Engage in hack-and-slash action combat and unleash devastating skills on dark elves, trolls, and creatures from Hel.

This last open beta includes a host of new features sure to provide the best tools any Viking needs to keep fighting until their last breath:

• New war chest to share items between other villagers
• Over 20 new enemies with unpredictable Spells
• 3 Types of merchants to discover in the wild
• Explosive jars to keep dangerous creatures at bay
• A new armor set and ways to gain experience
• New emotes and voice lines to communicate
• Mouse/Keyboard remapping options
• Admin rights to keep everything positive
• And much more

Tribes of Midgard’s last open beta before Early Access will be playable on Steam in English, French, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian and Ukrainian and begins December 11 at 4:00 AM ET and runs until December 15, 11:59 PM ET.

“As this is our final open beta before Tribes of Midgard’s Early Access, Norsfell wanted to introduce our community’s most-requested features,” said Julian Maroda, CEO and Creative Director for Norsfell. “Additions like the war chest really mesh with the spirit of joyous camaraderie in the face of adversity we aim our game to inspire.”          

Tribes of Midgard comes to Steam and consoles 2020. For more information, please visit the official Tribes of Midgard Discord, and follow the game on Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, and Instagram.

About Norsfell

Norsfell was founded by a group of brave adventurers with a dream: to forge new genres that bring people together. They chose to call their new banner “Norsfell”, a mix of “Norse” and “Fell” (“Mountain” in old Norse) to show their desire to achieve great things, no matter how big.

For more information about Norsfell, please visit its official website and follow them on Twitter.

RESIDENT EVIL™ 3 MODERNIZES THE CLIMACTIC EVENTS OF RACCOON CITY IN APRIL 2020

Outlast the Terrifying Nemesis in Resident Evil™ 3 or a Devious Mastermind in

the Online Asymmetrical Multiplayer Game Resident Evil™ Resistance

SYDNEY – Dec. 11, 2019 – Today on PlayStation’s State of Play broadcast, Capcom celebrated the 20th anniversary of the survival horror classic Resident Evil™ 3: Nemesis by unveiling a completely reimagined Resident Evil™ 3. On the heels of the award-winning Resident Evil™ 2, this highly demanded follow-up in the 94 million unit selling franchise once again utilizes Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine to complete the Raccoon City story arc. Resident Evil 3 stars Jill Valentine – one of video games’ most iconic heroines – as she escapes from a crumbling Raccoon City while being pursued by the unrelenting bioweapon Nemesis. Players can also participate in previously untold Umbrella experiments on the outskirts of Raccoon City in the included online asymmetrical multiplayer game Resident Evil™ Resistance, previously known as the working title Project Resistance. Resident Evil 3 will be available on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X and Steam on April 3, 2020.  

Resident Evil 3 is set amidst the nightmarish outbreak of the T-virus, a biological weapon developed by the pharmaceutical company Umbrella Corporation. The game marks the debut of Nemesis – a towering humanoid bioweapon designed for both brutality and high-functioning intelligence – whose dogged hunt of S.T.A.R.S. member Jill Valentine made him an icon of the Resident Evil™ series. Armed with an arsenal of high-powered weaponry and wrapped in a black suit to hide his mutilated features, Nemesis will maim, pulverize or destroy any obstacle on the path to his target.

Jill’s harrowing escape takes place in the panic-stricken hours leading up to and following the events of the acclaimed best-selling Resident Evil 2. Intense combat and puzzle solving combine to deliver the heart-pounding final chapter of Raccoon City’s collapse. The horrific settings from the original game and new content come to life as never before with RE Engine, previously utilized to create the acclaimed Resident Evil™ 7 biohazard, Resident Evil 2 and Devil May Cry™ 5 with high-definition graphics and modernized gameplay mechanics.

Complementing the action-packed single player campaign is Resident Evil Resistance, an asymmetrical 4 vs. 1 multiplayer game originally unveiled as a working title at Tokyo Game Show earlier this year. As the Mastermind behind the scenes, players can assume the role of key Resident Evil characters like Annette Birkin in a series of deadly experiments. Manipulate the environment and wield a deck of cards to place vicious creatures, set traps and weaponized security cameras to snare hapless Survivors. A first for the franchise, Masterminds can even directly control elite bioweapons like G-Birkin and Tyrant. In turn, four Survivors must effectively work together, making the most of a variety of weapons and each player’s unique special abilities, to stand a chance of escaping the experiment before time runs out.

Resident Evil 3 will be available on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X and Steam on April 3, 2020.

ABOUT CAPCOM

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com or www.capcom-europe.com.

Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter and Resident Evil are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd., in the U.S. and/or other countries. Street Fighter is a trademark and/or registered trademark of Capcom U.S.A., Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. “PlayStation” and the “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks and “PS4” is a trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

KINGDOM HEARTS III KICKS OFF 2020 WITH HIGHLY ANTICIPATED RE MIND DLC

SYDNEY, 11^th December 2019 – Square Enix Ltd., invites Keyblade wielders dive back into the journey with Sora and friends in the KINGDOM HEARTSIII Re Mind DLC, coming to the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system on 23^rd January 2020 and Xbox One family of devices on 25^th February 2020. 

For players who have completed KINGDOM HEARTS III, the Re Mind DLC provides a new playable episode as Sora adventures to make his way back to his friends and discovers truths that he has never before imagined. The new Re Mind trailer gives players a first look at the FINAL FANTASY® characters set to appear in the DLC, showcasing a glimpse of fan favourite Aerith from FINAL FANTASY VII.

In Re Mind, players will be able to take on multiple boss battles, a Limitcut and Secret Episode, a new greeting mode, slideshow features and a new “Premium Menu” mode that includes diverse difficulty settings and gameplay challenges.

Additionally, a free patch update (Version 1.07) is set to be released in January for all KINGDOM HEARTS III players which includes a main story update, new abilities and a new form for Sora along with the addition of Keyblades, “Oathkeeper” and “Oblivion”. Players will also be able to utilise expanded sharing features from January.

KINGDOM HEARTS III is available for the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X and PlayStation®4 system now. The Re Mind DLC will be available for the PlayStation®4 system on 23 January 2020, and on the Xbox one Family of Devices on 25^th February 2020.

Related Links:
Official Website: www.kingdomhearts.com
Twitter: @KingdomHearts
Facebook: @KingdomHearts
YouTube: www.youtube.com/KingdomHearts
Instagram: @KingdomHearts

Nintendo Switch Gets Riverbond, Family-Friendly Co-op Dungeon Crawler Today

 Free Content Update, Launch Discount, Steam Remote Play Together

TORONTO – 10 Dec. 2019 – Riverbond, the shoot-and-slash dungeon crawler from Cococucumber, welcomes solo adventurers and couch co-op friends with a brand new world “Crystalwatch” and an abundance of new skins on Nintendo Switch today. This free update also brings the treasure trove of new content for free to Steam, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. 

Set out for epic adventure through nine fantastical worlds, beautifully rendered in a charming voxel art style. An ethereal land awaits with the newest addition of Crystalwatch, where fearsome lizard foes and peaceful badger monks clash in brilliant crystalline environments. Hack, slash and explode hordes of adorable enemies solo or with drop-in party members. Explore soaring castles and wonderous valleys to unearth swords, spears, laser guns, and a plethora of quirky weapons.

Riverbond’s enchanting adventures and cute characters—including indie crossover skins like Shovel Knight, Raz Aquato from Psychonauts, The Kid from Bastion, Spelunky Guy, and more—belie tightly focused combat with lightning speed. Venture into the nooks and crannies of each level in search of loot, complete mission objectives and slice through mobs of enemies to level the field in fearsome boss fights.

Team up with up to four players on the couch to bash some baddies or, on Steam, tap into Steam Remote Play Together to unite friends from afar to play co-operatively online. With a responsive hack and slash controls and retro action that pays homage to top-down adventures of yesteryear, Riverbond breathes new life with vibrant voxels and classic drop-in, drop-out co-op.

“Just in time for the holiday season, we invite friends and families to jump into the co-op, action-packed world of Riverbond on Nintendo Switch” said Vanessa Chia, Co-Founder and Art Director of Cococucumber. “We hope the nostalgic spirit that runs through this game will inspire you to forge bonds, and to create lasting memories of adventures together.”

Riverbond is now available on Nintendo Switch, Steam for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. A 20% discount for all platforms celebrates the Nintendo Switch launch and a free update brings the new world Crystalwatch and the Spelunky Guy crossover character to all platforms.

Riverbond supports Steam Remote Play Together for co-op play online, and localization is available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Spanish (Latin America), Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Korean.

Chat with Cococucumber and further explore the world of Riverbond on the official website and the studio’s Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Discord.

About Cococucumber

Cococucumber is a Toronto-based independent game studio co-founded by Vanessa Chia and Martin Gauvreau. Their team aims to create original titles across all platforms for players of all ages. Since their journey in game development began, Cococucumber has published two other titles: Bunny Bonker and Planet of the Eyes.

Series Favorite Adam Hunter Makes Long-Awaited Return in Streets of Rage 4

Yellow-Clad Slugger Makes First Playable Appearance Since Original Streets of Rage

PARIS (Dec. 10, 2019) – Publisher and co-developer Dotemu (publisher of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, Windjammers 1, developer of Windjammers 2) together with co-developers Lizardcube (developer of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap) and Guard Crush Games (developer of Streets of Fury) is proud to announce the return of the fan-favorite brawler Adam Hunter as a playable fighter in Streets of Rage 4. The news was revealed during today’s Nintendo Indie World Showcase ahead of the long-awaited revival of SEGA’s genre-defining beat ‘em up reaching PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC.

An accompanying trailer showcases Adam’s dapper re-design and return to action, after the player unlock him during the story mode. New gameplay demonstrates his versatile screen-clearing combos as well as his special moves and dash ability, each unique to him from the rest of the game’s roster. Watch Adam thrash baddies beside his daughter Cherry and returning allies Axel and Blaze in the full video

Streets of Rage 4 is the first mainline series entry in more than 25 years, adding depth to its classic combat and new playable fighters in a revitalization of the iconic beat ‘em up games. Featuring strikingly stylistic hand-drawn animation recalling the preceding trilogy’s gritty soul and original music from series composers Yūzō Koshiro (Streets of Rage 1, 2, & 3, Sonic the Hedgehog), Motohiro Kawashima (Streets of Rage 2 & 3, Shinobi II), and an all-star lineup of contributing guest musicians, Streets of Rage 4 pays tribute to the franchise’s legacy while leaving its own distinctive impact on the brawler genre.

For the latest on Streets of Rage 4, check out www.streets4rage.com, visit www.facebook.com/StreetsofRage4, and get a follow button combo going on Twitter @Dotemu, @Lizardcube, and @Guard_Crush.

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

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

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

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