Soaring profits await GTA Online players this week, with double GTA$ and RP on Air Freight Cargo Sell Missions and Air Freight Cargo Sourcing Boosts after recruiting Rooster McCraw.

In addition, players can purchase the Bravado Banshee GTS at a 20% off discount from Legendary Motorsport.

Full details from this week’s update include:

• Double GTA$ and RP on Air Freight Cargo Sell Missions and Air Force Zero
• Double GTA$ for Oscar Guzman Flies Again Mission Challenges
• Complete The Titan Job to receive a GTA$200,000 bonus
• Air Freight Cargo Sourcing Boosts: Recruit Rooster McCraw to haul two crates guaranteed in half the time
• Weekly Challenge: Complete 5 Business Resupply Missions to receive GTA$100,000
• Premium Deluxe Motorsport Vehicles: The Dewbauchee Massacro (Sports), Dinka Akuma (Motorcycle), LCC Innovation (Motorcycle), Dewbauchee Rapid GT Cabrio (Sports), and Pfister Comet (Sports)
• Luxury Autos Vehicles: The Dinka Jester RR Widebody (Sports) and Benefactor Vorschlaghammer (Sedan)
• HSW Premium Test Ride: The Bravado Banshee (Sports)
• LS Car Meet Prize Ride: Place Top 5 in the LS Car Meet Series for two days in a row to win the Vapid Caracara (Off-Road)
• LS Car Meet Test Rides: The Schyster Deviant (Muscle), Bravado Verlierer (Sports), and LCC Hexer (Motorcycle)
• Lucky Wheel Top Prize: The Lampadati Corsita (Sports)
• Gun Van Discounts: 30% off the Military Rifle, 40% off the Stun Gun for GTA+ Members, a free Heavy Sniper, and free El Strickler Military Rifle for GTA+ Members
• Vehicle Discounts: 40% off the Buckingham Conada (Helicopter) and Buckingham Pyro (Plane),

30% off the Obey 8F Drafter (Sports), Pegassi Tezeract (Super), Pegassi Infernus Classic (Sports Classic), HVY Nightshark (Off-Road), and Dinka Postlude (Coupe), and 20% off the Bravado Banshee GTS (Sports)

• GTA+ Benefits: A free Invetero Coquette D5 (Sports), a 30% discount on the McKenzie Field Hangar property, and much more

Please see the Rockstar Games Newswire for more information.

The Critically Acclaimed Action-Adventure Platformer is Coming on Android and iOS, with a Free Trial on the game’s introduction

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 28, 2025 – Today, Ubisoft announced that the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown will be available on mobile devices, including Android and iOS, on April 14, with a free trial allowing players to discover the introduction of the game. This action-adventure platformer, inspired by the Metroidvania genre, has been fully adapted to mobile by Ubisoft Da Nang studio, integrating all features to provide a thrilling experience on the go, no internet connection required.

High-quality graphics and gameplay fluidity are ensured, with a 60 FPS rate on most recent generations of mobile devices. Fully adapted for mobile and tablets, players will be able to experience Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Mobile either with an external controller or using the touch screen. Thanks to the full control remapping option and touch control customization, players can change the size, position and transparency of various control inputs. This mobile version also introduces new distinct features such as auto-potion, auto-parry, slow time options, and many other quality of life features specific to mobile, bringing a more accessible experience to all players. All quality-of-life and accessibility features present in the original game and awarded in the “Innovation In Accessibility” category of the Game Awards 2024, are available in this version. This encompasses the Eye of the Wanderer, which allows players to take screenshots and pin them to the map as visual reminders. The game also includes all the optional accessibility features, such as adaptable difficulty for enemy encounters, and platform assist.

In this mobile adventure, players will embody Sargon, a young, gifted Persian fighter from the legendary elite group known as The Immortals. Set in the mythological world of Mount Qaf, players will embark on a journey to rescue the kidnapped Prince Ghassan and restore balance to a once wondrous, now cursed land.

Players will unleash their inner warrior by utilizing Time Powers, combat, and platforming skills to perform stylish combos and defeat a variety of time-corrupted enemies and mythological creatures in Souls-like combat. They will explore a cursed Persian-inspired world filled with larger-than-life landmarks and highly detailed interconnected biomes, each with its own identity, wonder, and danger. The game offers an epic adventure where players immerse themselves in Sargon’s story, solve puzzles, find hidden treasures, and complete quests to uncover the mysteries of Mount Qaf.

About Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown

Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown is an action-adventure platformer that takes place in Mount Qaf, an imaginary world inspired by Persian mythology, where the player will live an epic adventure to save the Prince and restore world balance. Embodying Sargon, a young gifted Persian warrior in the cursed mythological heart of Persia, player will explore diverse biomes and fight challenging enemies by combining unique Time Powers and Super Abilities. Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown is developed by Ubisoft Montpellier.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2023-24 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2.32 billion. To learn more, please visit: http://www.ubisoftgroup.com

© 2025 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Based on Prince of Persia® created by Jordan Mechner. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Prince of Persia is a trademark of Waterwheel Licensing LLC in the US and/or other countries used under license.

Experience the Definitive Version of the RPG Classic with Updated Graphics, New Stories, a Bounty of Quality-of-Life Updates and More

SYDNEY (March 28, 2025) – During today’s March Nintendo Direct showcase, SQUARE ENIX®announced SaGa Frontier™ 2 Remastered, an enhanced version of the beloved 1999 RPG, is available now on Nintendo Switch^™. The game is also available now on PlayStation^®5 (PS5^®), PlayStation^®4 (PS4^®), PC via Steam^® (Steam Deck verified), iOS and Android. Experience the intertwined fates of Gustave, a royal heir caught in a struggle for power, and Wil, a fledgling excavator confronting a hidden world-threatening danger, with fully enhanced HD visuals, a revamped UI, enhanced gameplay systems, new post-end-game content, and more.

SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered Key Features Include:

• Fully Enhanced HD Visuals — The game’s signature warm watercolor-style graphics and are more defined and vibrant, and original character sprites are upscaled for modern resolutions. New sprites have been prepared for characters who did not have unique sprites in the original game.
• Revamped UI — History Choice, chronology, a revamped screen layout and a multitude of other gameplay systems have been reconstructed to facilitate more intuitive and comfortable gameplay.
• Brand-New Story Content — Under the supervision of SaGa Franchise General Director Akitoshi Kawazu, Benny Matsuyama introduces new story events that provide additional insight into the events of SaGa Frontier 2.
• New Gameplay Features — Added elements like Parameter Inheritance, postgame content and New Game+ make for an enhanced and expanded gameplay experience.
• New Minigame for Western Fans — The excavation minigame, created for the Japan-exclusive PocketStation peripheral for the PlayStation, is playable in the west for the first time as ‘Dig! Dig! Digger’ in SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered.

SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered is available now for Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, PC via Steam, iOS and Android. The game is rated E10+ by the ESRB. For more information, visit:https://saga-franchise.square-enix-games.com/en-us

About the SaGa Franchise

The SaGa franchise is made up of several revolutionary role-playing games (RPG) created by legendary game developer Akitoshi Kawazu (FINAL FANTASY, FINAL FANTASY II, SaGa Frontier). Since THE FINAL FANTASY LEGEND was released in 1990 for the Game Boy, the franchise has expanded with several additional entries across numerous platforms. Other SaGa franchise regulars include illustrator Tomomi Kobayashi, who has given the series its own unique style, and composer Kenji Ito (Mana series). Although the SaGa franchise shares its roots with FINAL FANTASY, SaGa has always incorporated revolutionary and challenging gameplay mechanics, such as player choice, branching storylines and implementing characters with wildly different playstyles, setting it apart from other JRPG series. The latest franchise release, SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered, is now available for modern platforms.

About Square Enix, Inc.

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY™, which has sold over 200 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 94 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

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Sydney, Australia – March 28, 2025 – Today, Ubisoft announced that it is accelerating its transformation by taking an important step in rapidly evolving its operating model with the creation of a dedicated subsidiary based on its Assassin’s Creed^®, Far Cry^®, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six^® brands. Following the formal and competitive selection process initiated by the Group earlier this year, Tencent will invest €1.16bn for a minority stake in the new subsidiary. This new subsidiary will focus on building game ecosystems designed to become truly evergreen and multi-platform. Backed by greater investment and boosted creative capacities, it will drive further increases in quality of narrative solo experiences, expand multiplayer offerings with increased frequency of content release, introduce free-to-play touchpoints, and integrate more social features. 

This transaction values the entity at a pre-money Enterprise Value of c.€4bn, implying a FY23-FY25E average sales multiple of around 4x. It highlights the strong value of Ubisoft’s IPs, significantly reinforces its balance sheet, and enables the company to continue its efforts to become a more agile organization, unleash the full creative potential of its teams and better align its resources with the constantly evolving expectations of players.

The binding agreement with Tencent follows the formal and competitive process in exploring and assessing different strategic options announced earlier this year. Based on the careful consideration of several expressions of interest received from diverse parties, and its duty to act in the best interests of all Ubisoft stakeholders, the Board of Directors, upon recommendation from the ad hoc Committee, determined that this transaction crystalized the best value for Ubisoft’s assets and unanimously approved the proposed transaction on March 27, 2025. The Board of Directors has, upon ad hoc Committee recommendation, appointed Finexsi acting as independent expert in view of the issuance of a fairness opinion.

In parallel to the creation of this new entity, Ubisoft will focus on nurturing the development of iconic franchises including Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon^® and The Division^®, accelerating the growth of top performing titles and leveraging disruptive technologies on selected new IPs, while continuing to deliver state-of-the-art production game engines and online services. More details on the Group’s future operating model will be shared at a later stage.

“Today Ubisoft is opening a new chapter in its history,” said, Yves Guillemot, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer. “As we accelerate the company’s transformation, this is a foundational step in changing Ubisoft’s operating model that will enable us to be both agile and ambitious. We are focused on building strong game ecosystems designed to become evergreen, growing high-performing brands and creating new IPs powered by cutting-edge and emerging technologies.”

“With the creation of a dedicated subsidiary that will spearhead development for three of our largest franchises and the onboarding of Tencent as a minority investor, we are crystalizing the value of our assets, strengthening our balance sheet, and creating the best conditions for these franchises’ long-term growth and success. With its dedicated and autonomous leadership team, it will focus on transforming these three brands into unique ecosystems.”

Guillemot concluded, “We are committed to building a sharper, more focused organization-one where talented teams will take our brands to the next level, accelerate the growth of emerging franchises, and lead innovation in next-generation technologies and services, all with the goal of delivering enriching, memorable games that exceed players’ expectations, and create superior value for our shareholders and other stakeholders.”

Martin Lau, President of Tencent, said “We are excited to extend our longstanding partnership with Ubisoft through this investment, which reflects our continued confidence in Ubisoft’s creative vision and exceptional talent to drive sustained success in the industry. We see the immense potential for these franchises to evolve into long-term evergreen game platforms and create engaging new experiences for gamers.”

Relationship between the new subsidiary and Ubisoft Entertainment:

• The new subsidiary would include the teams developing the Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six, Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry franchises based in Montréal, Quebec, Sherbrooke, Saguenay, Barcelona, and Sofia as well as the back-catalog and any new games currently under development or to be developed.
• The new subsidiary would be granted by Ubisoft a worldwide, exclusive, irrevocable, perpetual license in respect of the intellectual property and similar proprietary rights owned or licensable by Ubisoft in relation to Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six, Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry in exchange for a royalty.

Main terms of the binding agreement with Tencent:

• Tencent would invest in the new subsidiary which is headquartered in France and 100% owned by Ubisoft immediately prior to the transaction. Specifically, at closing of the transaction, Tencent would invest a total amount of EUR1.16bn for an approximate 25% economic interest in the New subsidiary, that will be used to strengthen Ubisoft’s balance sheet by significantly reducing its consolidated net debt position, accelerate the Group’s transformation, and sustain growth of selected franchises. After closing of the transaction, the new subsidiary would remain exclusively controlled and consolidated by Ubisoft.
• Conditions precedent to the transaction:

• Issuance of a fairness opinion from Finexsi acting as independent expert
• Completion of the carve-out to create the new subsidiary
• Obtention of the necessary regulatory clearances

Ubisoft can unilaterally waive the issuance of the fairness opinion as a condition precedent.

• Completion of the transaction is expected before the end of 2025.
• The new subsidiary would have a dedicated leadership team, supervised by a Board of Directors, focused on enhancing creative vision and streamlining operations, with the authority to make swift, high-impact decisions across development, marketing, and distribution, to ensure these brands continue to evolve, attract new audiences, and deliver groundbreaking gaming experiences for years to come.
• Tencent would benefit from customary minority protection rights as well as certain consent rights on the disposals of the important new subsidiary assets
• Other provisions in relation to Tencent’s shareholding in the New subsidiary notably include:
  • A 5-year lock-up undertaking on New subsidiary shares held by Tencent, unless Ubisoft no longer owns a majority of New subsidiary voting rights and share capital
  • Ubisoft may not cease to hold a majority of New subsidiary voting rights and share capital for a 2-year period
  • Customary share transfer provisions, including, a right of first refusal to the benefit of Ubisoft, a right of first offer to the benefit of Tencent, tag-along right to the benefit of Tencent, and drag-along right to the benefit of Ubisoft (subject to certain conditions)
  • Call option to the benefit of Ubisoft and put option to the benefit of Tencent in the event of certain change of control of Ubisoft approved by its Board of Directors – Exercise price will be the higher of (i) the fair market value of New subsidiary shares and (ii) the same EBIT multiple as that in the change of control transaction of Ubisoft; it being specified that for the call option there will be a specific minimum price protection during the first 4 years following closing of the transaction with Tencent.

Advisors

Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank SA and J.P. Morgan acted as lead financial advisors to Ubisoft and Commerzbank acted as joint advisor to Ubisoft. Bredin Prat, White & Case and Deloitte Société d’Avocats acted as legal advisors to Ubisoft.

Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C. acted as exclusive financial advisor to Tencent. Davis Polk & Wardwell and Gide Loyrette Nouel acted as legal advisors to Tencent.

Disclaimer

This press release may contain estimated financial data, information on future projects and transactions and future financial results/performance. Such forward-looking data are provided for information purposes only. They are subject to market risks and uncertainties and may vary significantly compared with the actual results that will be published. The estimated financial data have been approved by the Board of Directors, and have not been audited by the Statutory Auditors. (Additional information is provided in the most recent Ubisoft Registration Document filed on June 20, 2024 with the French Financial Markets Authority (l’Autorité des Marchés Financiers)).

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2023–24 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2.32 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.Ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2025 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries.

About Tencent

Tencent creates innovative technologies that connect and create memorable experiences for people around the world. Founded in 1998, Tencent is driven by its mission to create “Value for Users” and use “Tech for Good”.

Tencent is a global leader in communications, entertainment and enterprise services. It develops and publishes some of the world’s most popular video games and other high-quality digital content, providing rich and immersive interactive entertainment experiences.

Tencent is a global technology company headquartered in Shenzhen. It has been listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since June 2004.

Remakes of the First Two DRAGON QUEST Games – Coming to PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and PC Platforms This Year

SYDNEY (March 28, 2025) – During today’s Nintendo Direct presentation, SQUARE ENIX^® revealed a new gameplay trailer for DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake, the narrative continuation of last year’s acclaimed DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake. The game combines full remakes of DRAGON QUEST I and DRAGON QUEST II, allowing players to experience the legendary RPGs for the first time ever on Nintendo Switch^™, PlayStation^®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam^® and Microsoft Store on Windows in 2025.

Watch the new DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake teaser trailer below.

The new trailer showed off gameplay for the first time, as players take control of the descendants of Erdrick, the legendary hero whose legacy is passed down through generations in these games. Last year’s DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake chronologically takes place before DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake, so players can continue the story in these games and complete the revered Erdrick Trilogy or pick up and play this compilation as a standalone adventure.

Developed by SQUARE ENIX Team Asano, HD-2D is a critically acclaimed graphic style that combines pixel art characters with 3D backgrounds, then adds high-definition visual effects to deliver a nostalgic, yet fresh visual style. DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake is the sixth title produced in the HD-2D style.

More information will be revealed about DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake in the future. This title is not yet rated by the ESRB.

For anyone that wants to play the first chronological game in the Erdrick trilogy to prepare for DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake, DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is now available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on Windows.

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 200 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 94 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

About DRAGON QUEST

DRAGON QUEST is a legendary series of role-playing games created by Yuji Horii and beloved by millions both in Japan and around the world. The first DRAGON QUEST was released in 1986, and the game made its US debut in 1989 as DRAGON WARRIOR. The critically acclaimed series has shipped more than 91 million units worldwide, spanning 11 main series titles, many spin-off games, as well as films, anime, novels, manga, merchandise and more. Celebrating its 38th anniversary this year, the wildly popular DRAGON QUEST franchise holds various Guinness World Records including “Longest-Running Japanese RPG Series.”

The visionaries behind the series, Creator and Game Designer Yuji Horii, Character Designer Akira Toriyama (creator of Dragon Ball) and composer Koichi Sugiyama, have long enchanted newcomers and long-time fans alike, with each new entry in the franchise comprising charming visuals, enthralling storylines, and captivating music. The latest instalment, DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of An Elusive Age, was released to much critical acclaim, winning the Metacritic Must-Play game award and becoming Metacritic’s “#2 Best Switch Game of 2019” and “#3 Best PS4 Game of 2020.” It has shipped nearly 8.5 million units globally to date.

Nintendo Switch is a registered trademark of Nintendo. “PlayStation”, the “PS” Family mark, “PS5” and “PS4” are registered trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. ©2025 Valve Corporation. All rights reserved. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe today announced PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY the remaster of the critically-acclaimed PSP titles will be making its way to PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC on 11^th July 2025. PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY compiles the first two entries in the PATAPON series, which debuted on Sony’s PlayStation Portable (PSP) in 2007 and 2008, respectively.

Having lived in the desolate frontier for years, the Patapon tribe was driven from their home by the Zigoton army. This drove them to become fierce warrior spirits that can only be commanded by the beat of the war drum, played by the Mighty One (the player). Their wait has finally come to an end as the drums of war are heard once again by the Mighty One return to guide the Patapon tribe through their adventures to fight against challenging enemies and return them to their homeland.

PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY is a 2D-platform game which offers a unique blend of rhythm-based action and real-time strategy, where players must overcome their enemies and return the Patapon to Earthend. Patapons are guided in their adventures by the rhythm of four “legendary drums” and have different classes and roles that players can mix to lead the charge to victory, such as the “Hatapon”, leading the charge, “Kibapon”, a horse-riding warrior, or “Yumipon”, that shoots its bows from afar. Patapons can also be enhanced by combining items collected from rare materials through stages and missions. With over 400 types of weapons and equipment, players can build their personalized Patapon unit and tackle diverse stages and formidable enemies.

Players will find the game easy to jump into with its intuitive and rhythm-based controls and will ultimately need to hone their skills to for precise timing and tactical thinking to maintain the rhythm to truly master the Patapon tribe. The game keeps the original’s fun and DNA with new updates that are making it even more accessible and enjoyable! This package introduces new support features like three difficulty settings (Normal, Easy, Hard), timing adjustment, and constant command display.

PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY will be released on 11^th July 2025 on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC.

For more information on PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY and other products from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe, please visit http://www.bandainamcoent.eu/. Follow us on X, https://x.com/BandaiNamcoEU

About Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S.  

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is a leading global publisher, developer, and distributor of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.

Producing intellectual property for a global audience, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, and production capabilities of two studios, Reflector Entertainment and Limbic Entertainment. 

Based in Lyon, France, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is known for bringing many of the entertainment industry’s top franchises such as PAC-MAN™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, ACE COMBAT™, DARK SOULS™, and ELDEN RING™ to EMEA and ANZ markets. 

For more information, please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu 
Press Release © 2025 Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S.   
All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

More names to be revealed in the leadup to the May event

BOSTON – March 27, 2025 – PAX East 2025 organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade today unveil the first round exhibitor list with more than 280 talented developers, publishers, and other companies within the gaming industry set to participate in the East Coast’s most-attended gaming event. More names will be revealed in the coming weeks for the event taking place Thursday, May 8, through Sunday, May 11, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

Check out some of gaming’s biggest names like CRPG masters Larian Studios (Baldur’s Gate 3), The Pokémon Company, FUNCOM (Dune: Awakening), Behaviour Interactive (Dead by Daylight), Owlchemy Labs (Job Simulator), Devolver Digital, and so much more. Head over to the official PAX East website to check out the full exhibitor list, available at 10:00 AM EDT / 7:00 AM PDT.

PAX East will also serve as the first North American public hands-on of Crimson Desert from Pearl Abyss. Try out the highly anticipated open-world action-adventure game and win exclusive PAX swag ahead of its late 2025 release on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Mac.

For competitive fighting game aficionados, hardware developers Razer and Junkfood Games join the fight with their catalogue of peripherals. Check out the latest hardware-focused innovations from the likes of AverMedia, Starforge Systems, and Sceptre. 

Check out a dedicated tabletop section with analog gaming heavy hitters like the creators of Marvel Dice Throne, Chooseco (Choose Your Own Adventure gamebooks), Cephalofair Games (Gloomhaven), CATAN Studio, UVS (Critical Role: Heroes of Exandria), and so many more.

PAX East will also feature a jam-packed schedule of events and panels, including the final stop of the Warcraft 30th Anniversary World Tour, including a World of Warcraft 20th Anniversary developer panel on Friday, May 9, and Developer Meet & Greet on Saturday, May 10. Check out the first wave of scheduled events on the PAX East site.

“I’ve been to every PAX that has ever happened, and I never get tired of the Expo Hall,” said Jerry Holkins, founder of PAX, Penny Arcade, and the Child’s Play charity. “We’ve got an amazing roster this year and I can’t wait to get lost in it.”

Purchase PAX East badges today for $257 for a four-day badge, or $68.80 for single-day badges for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, with only limited quantities remaining for four-day and Saturday badges. For travel info, event schedules, FAQs, and more, check out the PAX East website, and follow PAX on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, and Instagram.

About PAX

PAX, or Penny Arcade Expo, is a festival for gamers to celebrate gaming culture. First held in Seattle in 2004, PAX has nearly doubled in size each successive year, with PAX Prime 2014 selling out of tickets in a matter of minutes. Connecting the world’s leading game publishers with their most avid and influential fans, PAX expanded with a second show in Boston in 2010, and a third in San Antonio in 2015, making it the three largest gaming shows in North America. The first international PAX was held in Melbourne, Australia in 2013. In 2017, Penny Arcade established PAX Unplugged, its first tabletop-focused show, held in Philadelphia.

About ReedPop

ReedPop is a boutique group within RX – one of the world’s leading event organizers. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events globally and a full-service digital content provider and media company. Delivering once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences curated specifically for localized audiences, ReedPop currently features events in North America, Europe and Asia, including New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, and Unplugged, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), Star Wars Celebration, MCM Comic Con, Eurogamer Expo (EGX), MagicCon, and more. In addition to organizing and managing events, ReedPop owns and operates the pop culture news site, Popverse, which is the exclusive home for livestreams from all of ReedPop’s major comic cons. The staff at ReedPop are a fan-based group of professionals uniquely qualified to build and serve the communities with whom they share a common passion.

About Penny Arcade

Penny Arcade has been the world’s most popular webcomic for over 20 years, with over 3.5 million readers. Started in 1998 in the living room of Mike Krahulik & Jerry Holkins, it has grown into a media empire encompassing multiple beloved properties such as Lookouts, Automata, and beloved D&D live-play series Acquisitions Incorporated. Penny Arcade was responsible for the creation of Child’s Play, a gaming charity that has raised over $45 million dollars for children across the world. They are also the founders of PAX, the number one consumer gaming festival in North America, with hundreds of thousands of loyal visitors every year.

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe announced today that the classic golf game series EVERYBODY’S GOLF returns to the fairway in 2025 with EVERYBODY’S GOLF HOT SHOTS on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and PC. Prepare to swing into fun and hit the greens of numerous courses teeming with variety!

EVERYBODY’S GOLF HOT SHOTS will bring back the classic gameplay that everybody loves. The three-button shot mechanic will let anyone jump in and get that perfect shot, easy to learn yet challenging to master.

The game will offer Solo Rounds where players can work to beat their personal records and a Challenge Mode, with tournaments to climb against challenging competitors. The Multiplayer Mode will allow the creation of friendly competitions for up to four players, locally or online. Finally, the new tee-rific Wacky Golf mode will spice things up with crazy rules and events, for a whole new fun way to play golf!

EVERYBODY’S GOLF HOT SHOTS will launch in 2025 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and PC.

For more information about EVERYBODY’S GOLF HOT SHOTS and other titles from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok or join the conversation on X.

About Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S.  

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is a leading global publisher, developer, and distributor of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.

Producing intellectual property for a global audience, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, and production capabilities of two studios, Reflector Entertainment and Limbic Entertainment.

Based in Lyon, France, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is known for bringing many of the entertainment industry’s top franchises such as PAC-MAN™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, ACE COMBAT™, DARK SOULS™, and ELDEN RING™ to EMEA and ANZ markets.

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Consume, Hunt and Become the Apex Predator on a Hostile Alien Planet in an Action-Packed Reimagining of the Legendary Game Icon, with Preorders Available Now

Discover a world of secrets including a darkly inspired take on the iconic PAC-MAN and other legendary arcade IP in SHADOW LABYRINTH, the action-packed 2D platformer from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe. Developed by Bandai Namco Studios, the game is an epic journey through a hostile planet where dangers both new and familiar challenge players, and where they must explore, hunt, and consume the dark creatures around them in their quest to become the planet’s apex predator. SHADOW LABYRINTH is slated for release on 18 July 2025, and is available now for pre-orders on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in Digital Standard and Digital Deluxe Editions, pre-orders for Nintendo Switch with digital pre-orders opening soon. For more information, visit www.shadowlabyrinthgame.com.

Also revealed today, a new trailer spotlights never-before-seen gameplay including the first glimpse of a powerful mode players unlock as they progress through the game, where they take on the form of a massive robotic mech called GAIA. GAIA inflicts devastating damage to enemies and levels the playing field for battles with some of the game’s most epically huge bosses. GAIA is the latest reveal of multiple modes of play along with the quick and agile Swordsman No.8 melee combat and Mini PUCK mode that lets players ride rails and explore small areas in classic PAC-MAN fashion.

As a departure from any previous PAC-MAN game, SHADOW LABYRINTH puts players in the role of another character as protagonist, a warrior named Swordsman No. 8, but with the mysterious yet familiar yellow companion PUCK at their side. PUCK’s role is that of guide and guardian, teaching players that their aim in this treacherous world is to escape it, and to achieve that they must consume everything that waits in the darkness to survive and grow more powerful.

Along the way, they encounter increasingly challenging enemies, and puzzles with gameplay that weaves fluid tried and true 2D action platformer mechanics with inspired modern game design. SHADOW LABYRINTH offers a vast maze-filled world to explore as players uncover terrifying secrets about the planet and its inhabitants. The game features an engaging narrative, where venturing deeper into this maze of a world begins to unravel the mystery of the planet and PUCK’s role in it. The rich story draws wider inspiration than just PAC-MAN, tapping into Bandai Namco’s broader library of beloved classic games, and promising to delight fans with familiarity and nostalgia for classic arcade games.

Full details on all available digital pre-order versions for SHADOW LABYRINTH include:

• Digital Standard Edition: Includes the Base Game and Original Arcade Sound FX Pre-order bonus.
• Digital Deluxe Edition: Includes the Base Game, Original Arcade Sound FX Pre-order bonus, and Digital Deluxe Content (Digital Artbook and Digital Soundtrack)

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About Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S.  

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is a leading global publisher, developer, and distributor of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.

Producing intellectual property for a global audience, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, and production capabilities of two studios, Reflector Entertainment and Limbic Entertainment. 

Based in Lyon, France, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is known for bringing many of the entertainment industry’s top franchises such as PAC-MAN™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, ACE COMBAT™, DARK SOULS™, and ELDEN RING™ to EMEA and ANZ markets. 

For more information, please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu
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The Elder Scrolls Online: Fallen Banners dungeon pack and free Update 45 base-game patch is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 consoles. Starting today, console players can venture into two new four-player dungeons, Exiled Redoubt and Lep Seclusa, following the launch for PC/Mac on March 11.

The Fallen Banners introduces two new PvE dungeons that feature their own personalised storylines, characters, challenges, unique boss battles, and secrets. Players will earn unique rewards, including item sets, collectibles, and Achievements as they battle their way through the new content with up to three other players (four total).

To access the Fallen Banners dungeon content, players are required to have an ESO Plus membership. However, later this year, additional ways to access this content will be made available—find out more during the 2025 ESO Direct on April 11 at 5AM AEST. All the details on both the Exiled Redoubt and Lep Seclusa can be found on the ESO official website.

Accompanying Fallen Banners is Update 45, a free base-game patch, providing all ESO players with a series of fixes, additions, and improvements to the game’s core experience. As part of this patch, several starter zones have received visual updates to better match the high level of detail seen throughout the rest of ESO.

Additionally, this base-game patch brings various quality-of-life improvements, including faster starting mount speeds, reworked Craft Champion stars that don’t need slotting, and better visibility for Mundus Stone boons, with more updates expected throughout the year. All the details on Update 45 can be found here. For the full patch notes for both Fallen Banners and Update 45, visit our official forums.

Tune in to ESO Direct on April 11 at 5AM AEST to learn about the changes coming to ESO to keep the game fresh as ZeniMax Online Studios share the new and exciting adventures players can discover this year. Find out more here.

ESO also recently announced a collaboration with Kinda Funny Games on a new limited podcast series featuring the ESO development team discussing the game’s 10-year journey. The first of 4 episodes drops on April 11.

For more information head over to the Bethesda News site.