‘Shadows of Kurgansk’ Horror Adventure Game Terrorizes Steam in Early Access Launch
Shadows of Kurgansk Delivers Single-Player Horror Adventure Experience That Tests Players’ Survival Skills
(MOSCOW, RUSSIAN FEDERATION) July 14, 2016 – Russian indie developer Yadon Studio announced today that Shadows of Kurgansk, a horror survival game, is now available in early access for Windows PC, Mac and Linux for Steam. Published with support from Gaijin inCubator, Shadows of Kurgansk is a single-player horror adventure experience that tests players’ survival skills as they must find a way to survive with their sanity intact. Shadows of Kurgansk is available July 14th and priced at $14.99/£10.99/€14.99 on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/463860
“Shadows of Kurgansk is our latest project supported by Gaijin inCubator that was established to help fund indie developers with unique game ideas,” said Anton Yudintsev, CEO of Gaijin Entertainment, creators of the epic WWII military simulation game War Thunder. “Being able to offer our development expertise and publishing knowhow helps smaller independent developers, such as Yadon Studio, navigate their way from the earliest creative stages all the way through the clutter of mobile and digital distribution channels. The inCubator initiative provides them with a viable launch pad to achieve their goals.”
In Shadows of Kurgansk players must survive for as long as possible, travelling deep into the “Zone”, which a mysterious and apocalyptic environment full of flesh eating creatures and unpredictable anomalies that could drive your character insane. Players will have to solely rely on their own skills and fortitude to hunt and gather food and supplies, establish contact with other survivors, and build structures for storage and shelter.
Survival necessitates the careful search for materials, through a nightmarish landscape filled with abandoned research facilities and secret military bases. Collect Skill points and various artifacts to use to craft tools. With more than 100 tool instruction documents, players have plenty of strategic possibilities such as firearms, dynamite and healing medicine as they face off multiple hazards such as rogue military units, the undead and other ghoulish threats.
Shadows of Kurgansk offers three gameplay modes, from casual to hardcore survival which will test gamers’ limits. Story mode provides more than 10 hours of gameplay wrapped inside of a detailed plot. Adventure mode allows players to complete challenging requests, while Survival modes test player skill and patience.
About Shadows of Kurgansk
Shadows of Kurgansk is a single player horror survival title that transports players into a dark and hostile environment called the Zone, challenging them to escape the haunted area sane and alive. Dangerous enemy attacks are the least of your concern compared to the real nightmares that await: a wrong foot in the quest to escape can lead to anomalies that can slow players down, drive them insane or even kill them. When the night kicks in, keeping sanity levels intact gets even harder as more eerie creatures set out on the hunt for human flesh. The character might starve to death or be driven insane unless the player exploits resources in the environment and improves their character. Needless to say, the Zone will never be a safe place to hide, therefore players must find a way out of it as quickly as possible. Search, hunt and discover to stay alive.
Over 1,100 Players from Around the World Gathered to Celebrate Warframe in London, Ontario, Raising Over $74,000 for Outward Bound Canada
LONDON, ON (July 14, 2016) — On Saturday, July 9, 2016, over 1,100 Warframe players and fans from around the world gathered at the London Convention Centre for TennoCon 2016, the first ever convention devoted exclusively to Warframe®, the Free-to-Play hit from independent developer and publisher Digital Extremes. This first-of-its-kind event for the company offered Warframe players, better known as Tenno, a day full of fun activities, panels, tournaments, and the opportunity for the title’s dedicated community to meet each other and connect with developers.
Earlier this year, Digital Extremes pledged to donate 100% of ticket sale proceeds for TennoCon 2016 to official charitable partner, Outward Bound Canada, supporting its programs for at-risk youth, women survivors of violence, and military veterans transitioning to civilian life. Today, Digital Extremes is proud to announce that together, TennoCon 2016 attendees raised over $74,000 CAD in ticket sales for this sold out event for Outward Bound Canada.
“I’m not often speechless but there are no words I can say that captures the excitement and emotion felt when meeting so many fans today in person,” said Steve Sinclair, creative director at Digital Extremes. “It was an incredible experience for me and the entire Warframe development team to see how games — our game — can bring people together in such a positive way. Our community is second to none and they proved it by making our first TennoCon a huge success not only by attending but also by raising a significant amount of money for a very good cause.”
TennoCon 2016 concluded with a special edition of the Warframe team’s TennoLive show, streamed live on twitch.tv, where players were treated to exclusive first-looks and teases for new and exciting content coming to the world of Warframe this year.
Highlights include:
The War Within Teaser: The War Within will be the final installment of Warframe’s latest three-part update, starting with the release of the new competitive sport mode, Lunaro, in June and followed by the Specters of the Rail last week. TennoCon 2016 attendees received a first-look at a cryptic teaser, featuring the Operator as well as Conclave Master, Teshin. Expect more news on what’s in store for Tenno in the next chapter of Warframe’s storyline as the launch of The War Within draws nearer. Console players can expect to see The War Within update following its PC debut.
Titania Warframe Debut: Warframe Design Director Scott McGregor shared plans for designs and abilities for Titania, an all-new Warframe-in-development. Most exciting was plans for Titania’s ultimate ability, which will shrink the Warframe down to 1/10th of its normal size, allowing players to navigate levels in Archwing mode while attacking enemies with swarms of Titania’s vicious butterfly minions. Please note that all names and ability descriptions are not final at this point.
100 Days of Warframe Teaser: Working in partnership with Paul Otaking77077 and the good folks at mashed, 100 Days of Warframe will be an action-packed animated video short that pays homage to Warframe and its awesome community with a humorous storyline based on the first 100 days after a Tenno awakens. Expect more news about 100 Days of Warframe later this summer.
Did you miss TennoCon 2016? Be sure to check out the complete archive of TennoLive on the official YouTube channel for Warframe. For supporting assets, including a special TennoCon 2016 highlight video and all video trailers, teasers, and art unveiled at the convention, please head here: https://digitalextremesltd.app.box.com/s/6cbmf18xqepmx2ub67xirc7592292oow
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ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world’s top independent development studios in the interactive entertainment industry. The Canadian-based developer has a rich history in developing some of the industry’s top first-person shooter and action games. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games’ multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal, Unreal Tournament – and all its iterations – and continuing with such hits as Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3 and the multi-player campaign of BioShock 2. More recently, Digital Extremes earned critical acclaim for the development of first-person shooter, The Darkness® II, based on the comic book series of the same name and the use of its proprietary technology, the Evolution Engine™. The studio is currently developing and publishing the Free-To-Play action game, Warframe® available now on PC, PS4™ and Xbox One. For more information about Digital Extremes, visit the company website at www.digitalextremes.com. To sign up for Warframe, visit www.warframe.com.
ABOUT OUTWARD BOUND CANADA
“There is more in you than you think.” This simple idea forms the basis of Outward Bound Canada’s philosophy. Since 1969, Outward Bound Canada has made it its mission to cultivate resilience, leadership, connections and compassion, through inspiring journeys of discovery in the natural world. A not-for-profit, charitable, educational organization, Outward Bound Canada has challenged over 150,000 Canadians to step out of their comfort zone with its unique outdoor adventures. Outward Bound Canada prides itself on offering transformational journeys that encourage participants to push beyond their limits and discover their true potential.
Through specialized charitable initiatives, Outward Bound Canada offers life-changing programming to vulnerable individuals and populations across the country, including at-risk youth, Aboriginal youth, women survivors of violence, and military veterans transitioning to civilian life. The organization’s charitable programs ensure that those who have the potential to benefit most from an Outward Bound Canada experience have the opportunity to do so. For more information on Outward Bound Canada, visit www.outwardbound.ca.
FIRST EVER CONSOLE-QUALITY FINAL FANTASY EXPERIENCE COMING TO MOBILE THIS AUGUST
Pre-Registration for MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY Opens Today
LONDON (14th July, 2016) – Square Enix Ltd., today announced that FINAL FANTASY fans across the world can look forward to an all new experience in MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY™ – the first ever console quality FINAL FANTASY game specifically designed for mobile devices. Arriving on iOS and Android on the 3rd August, MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY takes players on an all new RPG adventure filled with deep character customisation, ongoing live events and HD graphics that push the boundaries of the mobile platform.
Created by an all-star development team including producer Yoshinori Kitase and writer Kazushige Nojima – known for their work on the acclaimed FINAL FANTASY VII and upcoming FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE – MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY is the story of a man who wakes up in a world called Palamecia with no memory of his past. There, he finds himself tasked with bringing hope to the world by unraveling a mysterious prophecy around the legendary warrior of light.
Pre-registration for the game opens to fans in Europe and PAL territories today on theofficial registration site. Fans who pre-register will receive FINAL FANTASY X-themed items, such as Tidus’s signature weapon, “Brotherhood,” a Yuna character card along with other special rewards when the game launches on 3rd August.
About the FINAL FANTASY Portal App
The free-to-download “FINAL FANTASY Portal App” provides the latest and greatest on all things FINAL FANTASY, as well as exclusive promotional trailers and developer commentary. By logging-in with their Square Enix account, players can accumulate points that can be exchanged for various items. Also, the iconic Triple Triad card game from FINAL FANTASY VIII makes its mobile debut and is playable in the app.
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JAGEX RISING – BEST EVER PERFORMANCE DRIVES COMPLETION OF ACQUISITION AND THE FORMATION OF NEW CHINESE GAMING COMPANY
Thursday, 14th July, 2016 – 2pm UK – Cambridge, UK – Jagex, the Cambridge-headquartered creator of iconic Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG) RuneScape, today confirmed that the Company has been acquired by Chinese investors with immediate effect and a new Board of Directors has been constituted.
The acquisition of Jagex is the first move in creating a dedicated, highly focused Chinese-owned games company within a newly created structure of a highly respected and well established local organisation, which is committing significant resources to the new entity.
The move will see Jagex propelled into a new investment cycle to charge forward with growth projects for RuneScape and its franchise extensions, while seeking out additional Mergers and Acquisitions opportunities to ramp up its presence in the gaming space.
Said Rod Cousens, CEO, Jagex:
“Having visibility in China, which is now the biggest gaming market in the world, the new entity is a compelling and attractive proposition for western businesses seeking to broaden their reach in a fast-rising, rapid growth region. It will enable them to tap into a creative and development talent pool to design and develop content for the Chinese consumer and engage with, and expand, a global community.
“Jagex will continue to be operated by the existing management team, which has overseen an impressive trading performance in recent times and driven its iconic franchise, RuneScape to continued growth. It will be business as usual for the Company, its players and its employees post-acquisition.”
The deal was completed by Lisa Pan and Thomas Song on behalf of the incoming shareholders and they will be appointed to the board of Jagex. Jagex was advised by investment banking firm, Code Advisors and the legal team at Willkie, Farr & Gallagher.
Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, Jagex’s flagship online adventure game,RuneScape, is a major success story in gaming. RuneScape has welcomed over 245 million players to its world and its monthly players number in the multi-millions. This year,RuneScape has introduced NXT, an all-new visual engine and game client, and will unveil an entirely new continent in the game world later this summer. RuneScape is also watched by audiences of millions on social channels and is one of the top ten most-watched games on Twitch†.
RuneScape’s retro incarnation, Old School RuneScape, is also experiencing accelerated user growth through its impact in the eSports sector. The game’s Deadman Tournament, held and streamed during Insomnia 57 (i57) marked the first time an MMORPG has successfully delivered a high-profile eSport audience and drew the second highest audience on Twitch at the time.
Further franchise extensions include the critically acclaimed Chronicle: RuneScape Legends and the forthcoming RuneScape: Idle Adventures, created in partnership with Hyper Hippo, the developers of cult hit Adventure Capitalist. Jagex employs over 320 people at its headquarters in Cambridge, UK.
NINTENDO CLASSIC MINI: NINTENDO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM LAUNCHES NOVEMBER 10 AND INCLUDES 30 CLASSIC NES GAMES
Bring back memories and make brand new ones with Nintendo’s ultimate retro gaming experience
14th July, 2016 – Relive the 80s when the Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System, launches in stores on November 10 in Australia and New Zealand at a suggested retail price of AU$99.95. The classic NES is back in a familiar-yet-new form as a mini replica of Nintendo’s original home console. Plugging directly into a high-definition TV using the included HDMI cable, the console comes complete with 30 NES games built-in, including beloved classics like Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Donkey Kong, PAC-MAN and Kirby’s Adventure.
The Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System comes packaged with an HDMI cable, a USB cable for powering the system*, and one Nintendo Classic Mini: NES Controller. And whether it’s rediscovering an old favourite or experiencing the joy of NES for the first time, the fantastic collection of NES classics included with each and every system should have something for all players. The included titles are:
· Balloon Fight
· BUBBLE BOBBLE
· Castlevania™
· Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest™
· Donkey Kong
· Donkey Kong Jr.
· DOUBLE DRAGON II: THE REVENGE
· Dr. Mario
· Excitebike
· FINAL FANTASY®
· Galaga™
· GHOSTS‘N GOBLINS™
· GRADIUS™
· Ice Climber
· Kid Icarus
· Kirby’s Adventure
· Mario Bros.
· MEGA MAN™ 2
· Metroid
· NINJA GAIDEN®
· PAC-MAN™
· Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream
· StarTropics
· SUPER C™
· Super Mario Bros.
· Super Mario Bros. 2
· Super Mario Bros. 3
· Tecmo Bowl™
· The Legend of Zelda
· Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
Each title is sure to bring back fond memories and produce plenty of new ones. Players can even enjoy playing many of these games together by attaching a second Nintendo Classic Mini: NES Controller, sold separately (SRP AU$19.95). A Classic Controller or Classic Controller Pro for the Wii console can also be used.
The Nintendo Classic Mini: NES Controller can also be used to play Virtual Console NES games on a Wii U or Wii console. Simply connect it to a Wii Remote controller to make the experience that much more authentic. Players needn’t worry about losing any hard-earned progress either as each game has multiple suspend points, allowing them to start where they left off at a later time, no passwords needed.
Bring back memories and make brand new ones with the Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System, launching on November 10. Relive past glories, defeat the boss that you could never beat, or simply enjoy the classic titles of yesteryear anew.
*Note that an AC adapter for the USB cable is required to play the system but is not included in the packaging.
2K Announces WWE® 2K17 Collector’s Edition Celebrating WWE NXT®
Limited worldwide offering to include three playable NXT Superstars, unique autographed item, lifelike collectible figurine, authentic live event ring canvas and more
Windsor, UK – July 14, 2016 –2K today announced plans for the NXT® Edition of WWE® 2K17, the forthcoming release in the flagship WWE video game franchise. Limited to 50,000 copies worldwide, the offering will celebrate the explosive growth and popularity of NXT, WWE’s global brand best known for creating and developing the company’s emerging Superstars. The WWE 2K17NXT Edition will be available for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, as well as Xbox One, exclusively from GAME for a suggested retail price of £79.99 and €99.99 from GameStop in Republic of Ireland.
The WWE 2K17 NXT Edition will include the following items:
· Copy of WWE 2K17 video game;
· Exclusive premium packaging;
· NXT Enhancement Pack:
o Playable NXT Superstars: Shinsuke Nakamura, Nia Jax and Apollo Crews;
o 50 percent more points at NXT in MyCareer;
· Exclusive Canvas 2 Canvas lithograph designed by WWE artist Rob Schamberger and autographed by NXT Superstar Shinsuke Nakamura;
· Exclusive eight-inch “Demon” Finn Bálor collectible figurine;
· Exclusive Topps NXT TakeOver: London Mat Relics Card:
o Each card will include a piece of authentic ring canvas from the event;
o Each card will feature one of 14 featured Superstars from event;
o Each Superstar’s card will have one of 10 different rarity levels;
· Goldberg Pack: access to two playable versions of legendary WCW® and WWE star Bill Goldberg, as well as playable WCW Monday Nitro and Halloween Havoc arenas.
“NXT has quickly transformed into WWE’s third global brand alongside Raw and SmackDown,” said Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events & Creative. “The WWE 2K17 NXT Edition is the perfect way to share the passion and enthusiasm of NXT with our fans around the world.”
“From its impressive roster to palpable live event energy, NXT is an unmistakable force responsible for helping drive WWE’s current business and bright future,” said Chris Snyder, Vice President of Marketing at 2K. “The brand absolutely deserves an NXT Edition for WWE 2K17, and this comprehensive offering of exclusive collectibles and in-game content is a must-have for any WWE or NXT fan.”
Developed collaboratively by Yuke’s and Visual Concepts, a 2K studio, WWE 2K17 is not yet rated by PEGI. WWE 2K17 is currently scheduled for worldwide release on the PS4™ and PS3™ systems, Xbox One and Xbox 360 on October 11, 2016. Consumers who pre-order WWE 2K17at any participating retailer will receive two playable Bill Goldberg characters, as well as playable WCW Monday Nitro and Halloween Havoc arenas, at no extra cost on launch day. For more information on WWE 2K17 and 2K, visit wwe.2k.com, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #WWE2K17 or subscribe on YouTube.
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Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products through its two wholly-owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K. Our products are designed for console systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com .
About 2K
Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment globally for console systems, handheld gaming systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, which are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment. The 2K label has some of the most talented development studios in the world today, including Firaxis Games, Visual Concepts, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games and 2K China. 2K’s stable of high quality titles includes the critically acclaimed BioShock®, Borderlands™, and XCOM® franchises, the beloved Sid Meier’s Civilization series, the innovative Evolve™, the genre-fusing hero-shooter Battleborn®, the popular WWE 2K franchise and NBA 2K, the #1 rated and #1 selling basketball franchise**. 2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). For more information, please visit www.2k.com .
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Bonus Level Entertainment Reveals 16-Bit-Style Action Platformer FOX n FORESTS
German game developer Bonus Level Entertainment today revealed its multiplatform game FOX n FORESTS, set for a Fall 2017 release as digital download. The Kickstarter campaign for the 2D action platformer continues until August 13, 2016.
Rupert Ochsner (CEO, Co-Founder): “Our Goal is to reinvent 16-Bit gaming by merging a nostalgic look and feel with modern game design. We love retro games and the idea for FOX n FORESTS came up over 10 years ago. Now we are finally making our dream a reality.”
Holger Kuchling (CFO, Co-Founder): “The team of Bonus Level Entertainment grew up on games of the 80s and 90s, and some of us already worked in the industry back then. So we definitely know where we are coming from and what we are doing. The game is inspired by the glorious days of 16-Bit and all time classics such as Super Ghouls ’n Ghosts, Wonder Boy in Monster World and ActRaiser 2 as well as the Castlevania and Zelda series.”
FOX n FORESTS is a 2D 16-Bit-style action platformer with adventure and puzzle elements. Set within a mystic forest and its surroundings, FOX n FORESTS is a stunning fable offering pixel perfect retrotainment and rewarding challenges. You play as Rick the Fox and your weapon is a magic melee crossbow that can not only be used for ranged and close up combat, but empowers you to seamlessly switch between two seasons per level, completely changing the whole environment and revealing amazing secrets, tricky skill tests and thriving exploration.
Pixel perfect platforming, screen-filling bosses, rich bonus levels, powerful potions, bags of loot, stuffed shops, clever backtracking, challenging skill tests, a magic melee crossbow to shoot and slash enemies, upgradeable shots, not four but five seasons to explore, stunning 16-Bit pixel art, a catchy chip tunes soundtrack and tons of humorous retro charm combined with modern game design makes FOX n FORESTS a worthy revival of games from the Golden Age.
At this year’s gamescom in Cologne, journalists have the opportunity to interview the team of developers.
About Bonus Level Entertainment:
Bonus Level Entertainment is reinventing 16-Bit! We are an independent game developer, founded by Rupert Ochsner and Holger Kuchling, located in Munich, Germany. Rupert has worked in the industry as Game Director, Senior Brand Manager and Lead Animator on titles and franchises such as Saints Row, Dead Island, Risen, Sacred and Metro. He started his career in 2005 at Independent Arts Software and later joined Beta Film and Deep Silver. Holger is CEO of Independent Arts Software, a company with over 25 years of experience in successful game development on almost every platform that has won multiple developer and sales awards. The games are/were published by Midway, THQ, Koch Media, Gameforge, DeNA and many more. Bonus Level Entertainment is a team of passionate industry experts, talented newcomers and experienced veterans who worked on hundreds of titles combined so far. We want to bring back the glorious days of 16-Bit and merge our love for retro gaming with the luxury of modern game design. FOX n FORESTS is a co-development between Bonus Level Entertainment, staff at Independent Arts Software and talented Freelancers from all over the world!
Starting its life as a concept demo by a group of students from Paris, Event[0] has grown into a full blown indie title that has turned heads at indie award shows like BIG 2016 and EIGD 2014. The game focuses on the relationship between the player and an insecure space ship computer named Kaizen. Players interact with Kaizen through text messages inputted in terminals located throughout the 3D space ship. To return home, players will need to develop their relationship with Kaizen and improve the AI’s self-esteem so both can return to Earth safely.
Event[0] may be driven by text interaction with Kaizen, but don’t be fooled, this is not an old school MUD game. The entire ship is built with Unity Engine 5 and parts of the game will require players to even leave the confines of the ship for a walk through space. More impressively, Kaizen responds to natural language. Ocelot Society estimates Kaizen is loaded with approximately 2 million lines of text.
“Event[0] is like our AI child: over the past two years it has grown from a vibrant but limited concept into a fully realized narrative exploration game,” said Léonard Carpentier, Co-founder and CEO of Ocelot Society. “Our team has created an evocative world for players to explore and Kaizen can’t wait to find new humans to become best friends with!”
Now, French indie developers Ocelot Society are ready to unleash their creation on the world. Event[0] will launch for PC and Mac via Steam and Humble Store this September.
The craziness continues, as freed from the drudgery of the Prussian Staff College, the intrepid narrator once again narrates. Has the Russian bear awakened, surprised, it’s dreams of honey and big, strong, manly grenadiers ruined by Blucher? Has Napoleon realised he has competition? Will the Viking descendants take revenge on Friedrich? Whatever will the rest of greater Germany think?! You can find where this Napoleon: Total War PC Let’s Play began here, and refresh your memory of the part previous here.
May 1805 Friedrich
Copenhagen is ours. The city reeks of smoke from the merchant ships burning in the harbor. I’m writing this from the Christiansborg Palace as I oversee the handover of control of the city. Rumors abound of Swedish columns marching to take their ally Denmark’s old capital, but not enough rumors to be a concern.
The last of the Danish defenders surrendered this morning, handing over their muskets. Standing orders were to immediately recruit them into the city’s defense force, so they weren’t without a weapon for long. They seemed relieved to have kept their lives. I’m no monster, and the city will be easier to keep if the residents feel well treated. Tensions are low.
Which is a relief, since word arrived from Berlin yesterday. Saxony and Thuringia have decided to strike at our poorly defended heartland, and sent a small force to besiege Berlin. I’m going to have to turn my army around immediately and head south, Christ knows we can’t count on Blucher.
The war is already starting to take its toll on our economy. Raids from nation states to the west have been denting our production capabilities, and in order to keep the masses happily marching up to recruitment stations we’ve had to drastically lower taxes. Luckily the upper class seems almost pleased to carry a larger financial burden…blood thirsty mongrels. Still, once they feel the bite of the taxman, no doubt they will whisper in Frederick’s ear to end this foolishness.
Blucher
I’m writing this from Jelgava, Courland. The Russians barely put up a defense, still reeling from the loss of their grenadiers in Warsaw. With fire and fury my men pushed them out of the city, and beyond the river Riga. Scouts report regiments massing in Lithuania, but they don’t yet possess significant numbers to oppose me.
My plan is a simple one. I will strike north, towards Estonia and St Petersburg, in order to cut the Russians off from trade flowing through the Baltic Sea. From there I will swing south, destroy the Russian army in Lithuania, before marching straight for Moscow. The Russians will be cut in half! If they display similar levels of skill as in Poland, this war will be done by year’s end, and I’ll be back in Berlin for Christmas. The plan relies on continued recruitment in Warsaw and Konigsberg, so as long as Saxony and Hessen stay quiet, I can continue my requisitions unheeded.
The defenders in Latvia were barely worth deploying to face. By the time my cannon had finished with them they only stood to a single volley from the line troops before breaking. My hussars ensured very few survived. Luckily a Russian force equal in size to mine threatened me from a secure position on the Nieman River. After forceful application of cannon, aggressive use of riflemen, and the flash of cavalry sabers, they were shattered and sent fleeing back to Vilnius.
Rockstar has released the next update for Grand Theft Auto V’smultiplayer component. Entitled “Cunning Stunts,” this update is all about high adrenaline racing. The pièce de résistance are the new stunt races. These crazy, gravity defying races feature tracks with corkscrews, wall rides, and loop de loops.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SydcOdfM2gk
Rockstar has created 16 of these races so far. They will be tapping the skills of the Grand Theft Auto Online community with the launch of the Stunt Race Creator on August 2nd. The tool will let content creators build their own stunt tracks that will test the limits of physics and gravity.
The most elite drivers in Grand Theft Auto Online are about to have a chance to put their money where their mouths are. Rockstar will be holding premium races with giant GTA$ prizes for the winner. These races need an entry fee and are limited to a specific vehicle or vehicle class. There is a different race each day and schedules will be posted weekly.
This Week’s Races
Tuesday, July 12th: Maze Bank Ascent (Sports)
Wednesday, July 13th: Duel (Muscle)
Thursday, July 14th: Splits (New Vehicle – Brioso)
Friday, July 15th: Vinewood Downhill (Motorcycles)
Saturday, July 16th: Racing Alley (Sports)
Sunday, July 17th: Canyon Crossing (Super)
Monday, July 18th: Turbine (Off-road)
Of course, it’s not a Grand Theft Auto Online update without a bunch of new vehicles, clothing, and accessories. Keeping in line with the racing theme of the update, thirteen new vehicles from all the major racing classes are being added to the game.
Additionally, players can visit their local shop to get decked out in some racing themed gear or inked with one of fifty new tattoos. Rockstar has also announced some fine tuning in the back end. A new helmet visor animation has been added and the Player Interaction Menus have been rebuilt.
Players who log onto GTA Online this week will get a free Black Jumpsuit in homage to Jock Cranley. Plus, to celebrate the launch of “Cunning Stunts,” players will get 20% off any property with a garage and 15% off select car mods to get you ready for racing. Make sure to post your Snapmatics of your newly upgraded vehicle before July 18th, as five images tagged with #stunts will be earning themselves a tidy million GTA$.
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