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DISCOVER THE MAKING OF A CLASSIC IN NEW ‘INSIDE FINAL ANTASY VIII REMASTERED’ DEVELOPER FEATURETTE TODAY

DISCOVER THE MAKING OF A CLASSIC IN NEW ‘INSIDE FINAL ANTASY VIII REMASTERED’ DEVELOPER FEATURETTE TODAY

SYDNEY, 18th October 2019Square Enix Ltd., today revealed a brand-new episode in the ongoing ‘Inside FINAL FANTASY®’ video series, this time taking a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of FINAL FANTASY VIII, which recently returned to modern platforms with the release of FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered on the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One family of devices and PC (STEAM®).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GXL_xcSnn0&feature=youtu.be

The ‘Inside FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered’ developer featurette provides an in-depth look at some of the secrets behind the creation of this timeless adventure including the inspirations behind the game’s unique fantasy world, insight into the creation of iconic scenes and more. ‘Inside FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered’ also takes viewers on a deep dive into the legacy of the series bringing together interviews with a variety of original creators, artists and developers including:

  • Yoshinori Kitase (FINAL FANTASY VIII Director)
  • Shinji Hashimoto (FINAL FANTASY VIII Producer)
  • Yusuke Naora (FINAL FANTASY VIII Art Director)

Follow the FINAL FANTASY YouTube channel for future updates in the ‘Inside FINAL FANTASY’ series:  https://www.youtube.com/finalfantasy

FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered is available now for the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One family of devices and PC (STEAM®). For more information, visit http://www.ffviiiremastered.com

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Google Stadia Launches November 19

Google has announced that their upcoming streaming console, Stadia will be releasing on November 19th. At that time Stadia Pro subscribers, who pay the $9.99 a month subscription, will have access to the game’s library though a free version of Stadia is still scheduled to be released sometime in 2020.

The Founder’s Edition for the Stadia is still available for pre-order at $129.99 and includes three free months of Stadia Pro, a Buddy Pass for a friend, a Chromecast Ultra, and an exclusive Night Blue Stadia Controller. To go along with this announcement the company also released a new trailer highlighting some aspects of the console and you can check it out below.

https://youtu.be/Pwb6d2wK3Qw

Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Complete Edition Now Available on PS4™ and PC

XSEED Games, Marvelous Europe, and Marvelous Inc. Join Forces for North American and European Console, Global PC Release 

Torrance, Calif. – October 17, 2019 – XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., have launched Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Complete Edition, the definitive release of the cult classic series’ return to modern consoles with newly introduced co-op, on the Playstation®4 computer entertainment system in North America and globally for Windows PC via Steam in partnership with Marvelous Inc. The title is available digitally on the PlayStation™Store and Steam for $39.99. The title is published in Europe digitally on the PS4™ system by Marvelous Europe for £32.99 and €39.99.

About Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Complete Edition

Several years after No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle, Travis Touchdown is living his best life in a trailer in the American south, along with his pet cat Jeane. The open air, absolute freedom and plenty of video games…what more could an otaku assassin want? That is until Badman, the father of Travis’ past opponent Bad Girl, shows up to exact revenge for Travis’ role in her demise!

During the ensuing battle, things go horribly wrong and the two are sucked into the Death Drive Mk II – a legendary gaming console that plays games using mysterious objects known as Death Balls. It’s said that collecting all six Death Balls – and beating the games that they contain – will grant the successful player one wish… Now Travis and Badman must put aside their differences, team up and fight their way through several game worlds in a bid to gain that elusive wish, exterminating every last Bug as they go.

Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Complete Edition on the PlayStation 4 and Steam is the definitive release of the title, featuring previously released DLC packs Black Dandelion and Bubblegum Fatale, which add Shinobu Jacobs and Bad Girl as playable characters, as part of the main game in addition to a selection of new and exclusive T-Shirts. Content available as part of the Black Dandelion and Bubblegum Fatale packs will become accessible once the main story has been completed.

Developed by Grasshopper Manufacture and Marvelous Inc.,Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Complete Edition is published in North America by XSEED Games and in Europe by Marvelous Europe for the PS4™ system and launched on October 17, 2019. The title is also published for Windows PC via Steam worldwide by Marvelous Inc.

More information can be found on the official website at: https://tsanmh.com/en/. More Information about XSEED Games’ products can be found at www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Twitch and get in depth info from their developer blog on Tumblr.

About XSEED Games:

XSEED Games is the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., which is a publicly traded company listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Formed in 2004 and located in Torrance, California, XSEED Games publishes interactive entertainment content for PC and consoles from the Marvelous portfolio as well as from a wide variety of third-party partners. Whether it’s Marvelous properties such as STORY OF SEASONS (Bokujo Monogatari), SENRAN KAGURA, and Rune Factory, or third-party titles such as the Corpse Party, AKIBA’S TRIP, and The Legend of Heroes: Trails series, XSEED Games has grown its reputation among gamers with its critically acclaimed localizations and commitment to fans, remaining ever dedicated to its “indie spirit, player-first” approach.

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THE JACKBOX PARTY PACK 6 LAUNCHES TODAY ON PLAYSTATION®4, XBOX ONE, NINTENDO SWITCH, WINDOWS PC/MAC/LINUX AND MORE

THE JACKBOX PARTY PACK 6 LAUNCHES TODAY ON PLAYSTATION®4, XBOX ONE, NINTENDO SWITCH, WINDOWS PC/MAC/LINUX AND MORE

Grab your friends for the best party game collection ever, out now on consoles, PC and major digital platforms!

CHICAGO Oct. 17, 2019 — Jackbox Games has officially released The Jackbox Party Pack 6, the studio’s latest collection of hilarious, crowd-pleasing party games. The title is available today for $29.99 on PlayStation®4*, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Windows PC/Mac, and other major digital platforms.

The Jackbox Party Pack 6 features five of the most sidesplitting and uproarious party games that have ever existed, including:

  • Trivia Murder Party 2, the deviously funny trivia game where getting questions wrong leads to fighting for your life in a variety of absurd and challenging mini-games (1-8 players).
  • Dictionarium, the wacky word game in which you compete to create definitions for totally made-up, never-before-seen words (3-8 players).
  • Push The Button, the space-age secret identity game in which you try to hunt down alien interlopers while taking part in bizarre writing and drawing tasks (4-10 players).
  • Joke Boat, the seafaring stand-up game where you and your boatmates compete as aspiring comedians in a talent show on a fourth-rate cruise ship (3-8 players).
  • Role Models, the offbeat personality game in which you and your friends become guinea pigs for a mad scientist and label each other to find out who you really are (3-6 players). It’s also Jackbox Games’ first title to support player selfies as avatars!

Games in The Jackbox Party Pack series support phones, tablets, and computers as controllers. Just go to Jackbox.tv on your device and enter the room code to play. Up to 10,000 additional audience members can join specific games to affect their final outcome. Other options like passworded games, manual censoring, subtitles, and family-friendly modes make it easy for families and streamers to host the perfect party this holiday season.

The Jackbox Party Pack 6 is rated T (Teen) by the ESRB. For more information, check out JackboxGames.com/Party-Pack-Six.

*The Jackbox Party Pack 6 will release on PlayStation®4 in Europe on Oct. 23, 2019.

About Jackbox Games

Jackbox Games is a developer and publisher of party games on major gaming platforms and home entertainment devices. The studio is best known for comedic party games like YOU DON’T KNOW JACK, Fibbage, Quiplash, Drawful and Trivia Murder Party. Jackbox Games “makes the world’s best party games,” according to Business Insider. YOU DON’T KNOW JACK has been called “the greatest quiz-show game ever made” by The Onion’s A.V. Club. All current-generation Jackbox Games titles feature the innovative use of mobile devices as controllers, allowing anyone with an internet-connected phone, tablet or laptop to join a game without the need for extra game controllers. Players connect to games on their devices by visiting Jackbox.tv and entering the custom game code displayed via the system hosting the game. This unique concept also allows for games that involve secret player input. Jackbox Party Packs have been called “the definitive party game of a generation” by GQ Magazine. The company is located in Chicago, Illinois.

For more information, visit www.jackboxgames.com, and follow the studio on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

DANCE-TASTIC PUZZLE ADVENTURE GAME FELIX THE REAPER AVAILABLE TODAY

DANCE-TASTIC PUZZLE ADVENTURE GAME FELIX THE REAPER AVAILABLE TODAY

One-of-a-kind Romantic Comedy Game Featuring the Voice of Sir Patrick Stewart Lands on PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PC and Mac!

HAMBURG, Germany Oct. 17, 2019 – Publisher Daedalic Entertainment and independent developer Kong Orange have released Felix The Reaper, a quirky title blending romantic comedy and 3D puzzle adventure nominated for Most Original Game at gamescom 2019. Featuring the voice talent of Sir Patrick Stewart as the narrator, Felix The Reaper is out today on PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Windows PC and Mac via Steam and GOG.com. It is also available as part of Xbox Game Pass.

Felix The Reaper is a puzzle game in which players alter events to end the lives of humans as ordered by the Ministry of Death. Like all reapers, Felix can only move in the shadows, but thankfully he can change the direction of the sun and move objects in a snap to create safe passage through increasingly devilish scenarios. Each destiny fulfilled gets Felix one step closer to his heart’s desire: Betty the Maiden from the Ministry of Life. This eccentrically surprising adventure features original music from a dozen independent musicians, as well as an intricate in-game database on the art and representation of Death throughout history.

Key Features:

  • A wonderfully original puzzle adventure with uniquely challenging gameplay set in a beautifully colorful, gruesomely sweet world.
  • Play as Felix, a loveable reaper with the heart of a dancer.
  • Over 20 story levels with hardcore difficulty variants for each, plus bonus unlockable time trials.
  • The renowned voice talent of Sir Patrick Stewart as Felix’s guide and superior.
  • Choose your own tunes on Felix‘s Walkman from a variety of indie music artists.
  • Watch Felix dance with exquisite moves developed by professional dancers.
  • Experience a fantastic world inspired by and showcasing nearly 1,000 years of art and storytelling depicting Death across multiple cultures.

For more information, visit https://www.felixthereaper.com.

About Kong Orange (Developer of Felix The Reaper)

The world needs digital quality time. Digital quality time is unforgettable entertainment your mind feasts on, so your heart keeps beating. That’s what we create at Kong Orange, be it in the form of games, digital comics, or other digitally based entertainment. Based in Aarhus, Denmark, Kong Orange is a business and production brain that keeps a vigorous body moving ecstatically in a meaningful direction. The body is formed by a colorful collective of friends, partners and colleagues. We released Heartbeats – A Galactic Requiem to critical acclaim on iOS in 2015.

About Daedalic Entertainment (Publisher of Felix The Reaper)

Daedalic Entertainment publishes and develops high-quality games for all platforms. The company has a diverse line-up of high-quality titles, including classic adventures, RPGs, and strategy and multiplayer games. With more than 80 employees, Daedalic is currently developing a new line-up of innovative games across consoles, PC and mobile platforms.

Among the AAA titles in production at the studio are the team-RTS A Year of Rain (PC), as well as The Lord of the Rings – Gollum (multiplatform). A Year of Rain combines classical elements like base-building and a comprehensive story campaign with hero-focused and team-oriented gameplay. The Lord of the Rings – Gollum is an action-adventure game that tells the story of Gollum from a perspective never witnessed before in any storytelling media, all the while staying faithful to the legendary books of J.R.R. Tolkien.

Based in Hamburg, Germany, Daedalic is one of Europe’s most acclaimed publishers and developers. With a total of 32 awards in the German Developers Award (including multiple accolades for “Studio of the Year”) and 11 German Computer Game Awards for genre-defining games such as Deponia, Edna & Harvey, Silence, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth, The Long Journey Home and State of Mind, Daedalic is a record holder for the two most prestigious games awards in Germany.

WATCH THE FARMING SIMULATOR 19 PLATINUM LAUNCH TRAILER NOW!

WATCH THE FARMING SIMULATOR 19 PLATINUM LAUNCH TRAILER NOW!

Expand your Farming Simulator experience on October 22 on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC/Mac

PARIS Oct. 17, 2019 Farming Simulator 19 Platinum is coming on October 22 to PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC/Mac, but you can get a taste of the action today with the game’s hot new launch trailer:

This huge upgrade to the core Farming Simulator 19 experience will be available in the Farming Simulator 19 Platinum Expansion for existing owners, as well as bundled together for new players as part of the standalone Farming Simulator 19 Platinum Edition, which includes all the base content from Farming Simulator 19.

One of the most exciting new features in Farming Simulator 19 Platinum is the highly anticipated addition of CLAAS-brand vehicles and tools, including the LEXION 8900, the JAGUAR 960 TT, and the XERION 5000. These heavy duty machines join some of the biggest names in the industry in game, including John Deere, Case IH, New Holland, Challenger, Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Valtra, and more.

This brings the total number of vehicles and equipment to over 380, allowing for endless kinds of farming — livestock, forestry, harvesting, and much more. Ride horses around two huge environments, have fun with your friends in multiplayer, and continue to expand your game experience with mods.

Farming Simulator 19 Platinum Edition will be available on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC at retail and digitally. The Platinum Expansion will be available on all platforms digitally, and at retail for PC. Both titles’ digital editions are compatible with Mac. Pre-order now!

About Focus Home Interactive

Focus Home Interactive is a French publisher based in Paris, France. Known for the quality, diversity and originality of its catalogue, Focus has published and distributed original titles (The Surge 2, GreedFall, A Plague Tale: Innocence, Vampyr, Farming Simulator, Call of Cthulhu, Insurgency: Sandstorm) that have become benchmark titles worldwide, available both in store and for download across the world. Focus publishes games on all major platforms, consoles and PC. The publisher’s catalogue will get even richer in the coming months and years with eagerly awaited games such as SnowRunner and many more.

About Maximum Games

Maximum Games ranks as a top 15 global video game publisher of interactive digital entertainment spanning all genres and supporting multi-platforms. The company’s mission is to provide a proven and strong hands-on approach to publishing, marketing and distribution. Established in 2009, the company is led by female entrepreneur Christina Seelye, a seasoned executive of digital consumer products and channel marketing. Under Seelye’s leadership, the company has been recognized with numerous awards such as “Fastest Growing Tech Company” by American Business Awards, and has made the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies for the past two years. Maximum Games has offices in both the US and UK, and continues to expand its scope of global publishing and distribution via direct reach and strategic partnerships.More information on our website: www.maximumgames.com

Monkey King: Hero Is Back Launches on Steam

Produced by Oasis Games in Partnership with October Media, Friendship-Themed Action-Adventure Game Arrives as Part of Multi-Platform Launch

BEIJING – October 17, 2019 – Publisher Oasis Games today announced it has launched Monkey King: Hero Is Back, the action-adventure game based on the beloved Chinese animated blockbuster film, on Steam. The PC game is available digitally in both Standard Edition (US$34.99) and Deluxe Edition with additional content ($59.99), and the game is also available today in physical editions for PC and PlayStation®4 published by THQ Nordic and produced in association with Sony Interactive Entertainment and Oasis Games.

Monkey King: Hero is Back is based on the record-breaking Chinese animated movie of the same name that was itself inspired by one of China’s Four Great Classical Novels, Journey to the West. The game story, as in the original tale, follows the journey of three protagonists: Monkey King, Pigsy, and the child character, Liuer—with new episodes not portrayed in the original film. The game combines epic Chinese mythology with kung-fu action for a delightful action-adventure that aims to bring the authentic Chinese spirit from the film to a global audience via a high-quality gameplay experience.

Monkey King: Hero is Back transports PC gamers into the classic tale for a unique action-adventure journey filled with kung-fu battles, strong characters, and friendship,” said Daniel Lin, VP Marketing of Oasis Games. “Players will become the Monkey King as they overcome enemies using their combat skills, magic, and the bonds they create with their companions.”

Through over 10 hours of gameplay, players will be immersed in the world of the Monkey King as the characters fight monsters using varied skills and magic alongside their cooperation and shared individual wisdom. As their journey continues, the three characters deepen their friendship and discover missing pieces of their separate lives.

Game Features

  • 10 Epic Levels: Explore 10 unique levels with fast-paced action and lush environments full of secrets and epic boss battles
  • Be the Monkey King: Control the Monkey King and engage in Chinese kung-fu with combos, comical finishers, QTE-counters, and a plethora of items and skills
  • Unlock Your Powers: Unlock skills and abilities while advancing and gain powerful super moves, a superior magical staff, and the ability to fire projectiles at enemies
  • Cinematic Action: The game incorporates scenes from the film as well as never-before-seen content featuring talented voice acting in all major languages

Monkey King: Hero Is Back is digitally published on PC by Oasis Games and officially licensed by October Media Group, holders of the IP for the movie. Monkey King: Hero Is Back is now available on Steam, with the Standard Edition, which includes the full game, priced at $34.99. The Deluxe Edition, which includes the game, two additional episodes, five game items, and two additional costumes, is priced at $59.99. The game is also available in physical editions for PC and PlayStation 4 published by THQ Nordic and produced in association with Sony Interactive Entertainment and Oasis Games. The game has not yet been rated “T” (Teen) for fantasy violence and mild language by the ESRB.

About Oasis Games Ltd.

Oasis Games Limited was established in 2011 and has since become one of the top global interactive entertainment publishers. The company’s games have been translated into 16 different languages and published in more than 130 countries. The company continues its pioneering presence as the first strategic publishing partner of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) Shanghai for the global publishing market—uniquely positioning Oasis Games to bring high quality games to PC, console, and mobile players worldwide. The company has launched a lineup of exciting Steam and PlayStation®VR games, and also has highly anticipated titles such as Monkey King: Hero Is Back on the horizon for release. For more information, please visit oasgames.com.

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EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF FAIRY TAIL LIKE NEVER BEFORE BY PLAYING THROUGH FAN-FAVOURITE STORYLINES

Gajeel and Juvia Join the Fight in a Quest to Restore the FAIRY TAIL Guild’s Prestige!

Hertfordshire, 17th October 2019 – Today KOEI TECMO Europe and developer GUST Studios announced all-new details on the extended storyline arcs of their upcoming JRPG, FAIRY TAIL, available in 2020 on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC via Steam®.

FAIRY TAIL’s enchanting storyline includes the fan-favourite Tenrou Island arc, the Grand Magic Games arc, and the Tartaros arc, as well as other episodes from the original canon based on Hiro Mashima’s best-selling manga and anime series of the same name. The game’s plot focuses on the time period about half way through the anime and revolves around the FAIRY TAIL guild’s near demise after the mysterious absence of Natsu’s party. The guild’s prestige has plummeted in the years since they’ve been gone and is drowning in debt. Thankfully, Natsu and his crew of mages are back and ready to return FAIRY TAIL to its glory days by joining the Grand Magic Games and competing for top guild. Action includes Natsu’s party facing Hades in an action-packed showdown, Erza clashing swords with Kagura of Mermaid Heel, and breath-taking battles against the dark guild Tartaros. In addition, original episodes will also be playable to help characters bond while unlocking unique scenes in the game.

To help in the quest, two new playable characters were also announced, as “The Iron Dragon Slayer” Gajeel Redfox and “The User of Water” Juvia Lockser join Natsu Dragneel, Lucy Heartfilia, Gray Fullbuster, Erza Scarlet, and Wendy Marvell in their heroic journey to restore their FAIRY TAIL guild to its former brilliance. Throughout the game, mages accept jobs from the request board inside FAIRY TAIL headquarters. Battles often accompany these jobs, so characters must coordinate their attacks with other party members. Once completing the task, players report back to the guild to receive rewards, including money, items, and guild fame. Guild rank will vary in line with fame, rising from D to S – the higher the rank, the more challenging the mission, but with that comes even bigger rewards. Rise the ranks to take on the most challenging missions in the courageous quest to become the greatest guild in Fiore.

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.koeitecmoeurope.com/fairytail/, 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

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New Italian cruisers drop anchor in World of Warships

New Italian cruisers drop anchor in World of Warships 

Update 0.8.9 sees early access launch of new nation, kicks off Halloween celebrations with the return of Saving Transylvania and Sunray in the Darkness Operations

17 October 2019 – Wargaming has today rolled out the latest update for World of Warships – 0.8.9 – which sees the launch of the brand-new Italian cruiser line into early access of the popular online naval combat game. The introduction of the Italian cruisers comes with new mechanics, a game event with new directives, the new Taranto Port, and much more. 

Update 0.8.9 also kicks off the Halloween celebrations with the return of the popular Saving Transylvania and Sunray in the Darkness Operations. The second Halloween phase will be available from October 31st and will bring to light a new game mode “Raid for the Filth” allowing players to do battle against otherworldly forces while their own ships slowly transform from man-made machines into gigantic sea monsters.

A new developer diary taking an in-depth look at update 0.8.9 including the new cruisers of the Italian Navy and the Halloween event, can be viewed here. 

The Italian warships included in update 0.8.9 present the first researchable branch of the Italian Navy. Players can now get early access to the first Italian cruisers with the introduction of the Raimondo Montecuccoli (Tier V), Trento (Tier VI), Zara (Tier VII) and Amalfi (Tier VIII). The new cruisers are notable for their manoeuvrability and powerful 203 mm guns on Tier VI ships and upwards. Two new mechanics are also introduced: 

  • Semi-armour-piercing (SAP) shells combine certain characteristics of both AP and HE shells to steadily inflict large amounts of regular damage to enemy ships, but are unable to start a fire.
  • The Exhaust Smoke Generator is a unique consumable that can conceal a player’s ship without it having to reduce speed. 

A new game event gives players the opportunity to earn special rewards, including new containers and a new temporary resource: Italian Tokens. These can be exchanged in the Armoury for permanent and expendable camouflages, signals, days of Warships Premium Account, credits, Random Bundles or event containers for a chance to unlock early access to the Italian Cruisers. Finally, players will have the opportunity to admire their recently acquired ships in the brand-new Taranto Port.

The spookiest day of the year, Halloween, will see the start of the new “Raid for the Filth” game mode. Players will be able to research and command magic-infused ships across three different branches: destroyers, cruisers, and battleships. They will face off against other human opponents as well as hordes of dark forces controlled by AI. The main objective is to gather Filth, a special resource, both from set locations or from defeated enemies before escaping through a centrally situated portal. Filth can then be exchanged in the Armory for valuable rewards such as credits or random bundles for new permanent camouflages, signals, XP and much more.  

Finally, in Update 0.8.9, players can keep on celebrating Halloween as long as they want with a new set of creepy, monster-styled permanent camouflages. 

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.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 launch timeframe update

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 launch timeframe update

STOCKHOLM – October 17th 2019 – Paradox Interactive and Hardsuit Labs have shifted the launch window for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. The game will no longer launch in Q1 2020, but later in the year.

Over the last few months, it has become clear to Paradox Interactive and Hardsuit Labs that hitting the original launch time frame of Q1 2020 would risk shipping a game that does not meet the ambitions that developer and publisher share. This decision has been made to ensure that Paradox and Harsuit deliver the best Bloodlines 2 experience possible. 

You can learn more about this decision from Narrative Lead Brian Mitsoda’s letter to the community here: https://www.bloodlines2.com/en/dev-blog-post

Over the course of PDXCON, Paradox’s press and community conference taking place in Berlin, Germany this weekend, Hardsuit Labs and Paradox will give more insight into the development Bloodlines 2 as well as their ambitions for the game. Fans who want to learn more can tune into the Paradox Twitch channel to watch the talks and panels throughout the event at https://www.twitch.tv/paradoxinteractive


Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 will launch on PC and consoles in 2020. To learn more about Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, please visit www.bloodlines2.com.

About Paradox Interactive:

Paradox Interactive is a leading global publisher of strategy games for PC and console. The company has developed and published a world-renowned catalog stretching back to 1999, with players hailing from all around the world.

The publisher’s steadily-growing portfolio includes firmly established franchises such as the critically acclaimed Europa Universalis, Crusader Kings, Hearts of Iron, and Stellaris series created by Paradox Development Studio, the Age of Wonders series created by Triumph Studios, as well as award-winning titles such as Cities: Skylines, Pillars of Eternity, and more from a network of partner studios. Paradox also owns White Wolf Interactive, though none of the publisher’s employees are vampires.

Paradox’s head offices are located in Stockholm, Sweden. Our development studios are located in Stockholm, Malmö and Umeå, Sweden and in Delft, The Netherlands. We share a passion for gaming and gamers, and our goal is to provide deep and challenging games with hours of gameplay and endless variety to our ever-growing community.

About Koch Media

Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (games, films and software). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe, North America and Australia. The Koch Media group has more than 20 years of experience in the digital media business, and has risen to become the number one publishing partner in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Codemasters, Kaspersky Labs, Konami, Koei Tecmo, Milestone, Sega, Square Enix, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarter in Höfen, Austria Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux, Australia, Czech Republic, Poland and the United States.