#29 on Forbes list of “America’s Top Private Companies”
Australia – February 6, 2025 – Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced announced today it landed the #29 spot on Forbes’ list of America’s Top Private Companies for 2024. With over 20 years proudly as No. 1 top third-party supplier of DRAM modules in the world, and another year as #1 for SSDs in the channel Kingston represents as the only “Technology Hardware & Equipment” company in the top 100. While these outside acknowledgements are determined by revenue or units shipped, they are the result of something else.
“Built on Commitment” is not just a tagline or campaign but the basis of all that is Kingston Technology. For almost 40 years Kingston has been devoted to providing the best in service, and memory and storage solutions like the award-winning IronKey and Kingston FURY lines. All while continuing to grow through the shared values of its employees, partners, and customers.
“This Forbes standing along with our philosophy of “Built on Commitment” represents our dedication to product quality and reliability, customer care, long-term partnerships, and of course our employees,” said Kingston. “None of those things are achievable without the other and the strong foundation Kingston laid within the industry.”
Since 1987, Kingston has been a trusted partner in driving innovation and delivering high-quality memory and storage solutions. More than just products, Kingston stands by its commitment to four key pillars: Reliability, Performance, Quality, and Support. Watch the ‘Built on Commitment’ video here: https://reurl.cc/jQ4qmq.
From big data to IoT devices, including laptops, PCs, and wearable technology, Kingston Technology is dedicated to delivering top-tier product solutions, service, and support. Trusted by leading PC manufacturers and global cloud providers, we value our long-term partnerships that help us evolve and innovate. We ensure every solution meets the highest standards by prioritizing quality and customer care. At every step, we listen, learn, and engage with our customers and partners to deliver solutions that make a lasting impact.
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The GRAMMY-Nominated Colombian Artist Levels Up With an Exciting Debut in Anime
Sydney, Australia (February 6, 2025) – Crunchyroll, the ultimate destination for anime, announced today that global music superstar and GRAMMY®-nominated artist J Balvin will voice an important role in English and Spanish in the current season of Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise From the Shadow-. The entrepreneurial Colombian artist will now add voice acting to his stellar and expansive portfolio as he voices a key character in the acclaimed series, making his debut in anime later this season. The series began airing on January 5, 2025 and is now available to stream only on Crunchyroll.
“I’m beyond thrilled to join the cast of Solo Leveling! This series has such a passionate fanbase and getting the chance to be part of the anime world, after being a fan for such a long time, is an absolute honor,” said J Balvin. “I can’t wait for everyone to see what we’ve been working on!”
Adapted from the best-selling Korean web novel written by Chugong, Solo Leveling follows Sung Jinwoo, the world’s weakest hunter. After being brutally slaughtered by monsters in a high-ranking dungeon, Jinwoo came back with the System, a program only he could see, that’s leveling him up in every way. Now, he’s inspired to discover the secrets behind his powers and the dungeon that spawned them.
Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise From the Shadow- Synopsis
Jinwoo has become a formidable necromancer with an army of loyal shadows at his command. But he must master these abilities while keeping them hidden from other hunters, all while racing against the clock to save his mother. As he faces humanity’s toughest foes, Jinwoo pushes his body and mind to the limit, and the full extent of his newfound power is revealed.
Solo Levelingis animated by acclaimed A-1 Pictures (Sword Art Online), with motion graphics by Production I.G (Attack on Titan;Haikyu!!). The series is directed by Shunsuke Nakashige (Sword Art Online). The series is co-produced by Aniplex and Crunchyroll.
Crunchyroll is the global anime brand that fuels fans’ love of anime. With the ambition to make anime an even bigger part of pop culture, Crunchyroll offers fans the ultimate anime experience and destination centered around a premium streaming service. Crunchyroll has the largest dedicated anime library, an immersive world of events, exciting theatrical releases, unique games, must-have merchandise, timely news, and more. Anime is for everyone and is accessible to stream across territories through Crunchyroll—whether on the go on mobile, through gaming consoles and big-screen devices at home, or on desktops anywhere.
Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.
About J Balvin
J Balvin is a GRAMMY® nominated global superstar, entrepreneur, mental health advocate and critically acclaimed music icon who has broken cultural barriers to become one of the Top 10 most-streamed artists in the world. Originally from Medellín, Colombia, the illustrious reggaeton giant is one of the best-selling Latin music artists with sales of more than 35 million records worldwide. His sixth studio album, Rayo, is nominated for a 2025 GRAMMY® Award and his accolades include wins at the Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards and four Latin GRAMMYS. With passions spanning across music, fashion, art and mental health, Balvin continues to lead the charge for representation across industries, and is dedicated to empowering the next generation through his philanthropic initiative, Vibra En Alta. A passionate mental health advocate, he works to raise awareness about the importance of accessible mental health care, particularly within the Latino community. In 2024, he launched Vita Veloce Team, a creative design studio, in collaboration with Italian designer Matias Gollin, expanding his artistic vision beyond music into design, art, architecture, and innovation. With his finger on the pulse of entertainment, fashion, digital culture and beyond, J Balvin has time and again proven to be an unstoppable force and inspiration to his legions of fans worldwide.
2K turns 20 this year, and to celebrate, some of 2K’s most popular titles and franchises will be on sale through first-party platforms Xbox and Steam. The sale includes some of the biggest hits from the 2K library, with timeless classics such as Borderlands 3 and Mafia Trilogy to NBA 2K25 and WWE 2K24.
Available on Steam only, there will be a “20 for 20” bundle featuring 20 of 2K’s renowned legacy titles.* Experience greatness from 2K’s library with timeless classics like Civilization IV, the original Mafia, Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition, and more!
Platforms, Sale and Dates**:
Microsoft (www.xbox.com), 2K Publisher Sale, 5/2/25 – 18/2/25
It is time to take up arms against the corrupted Knights of the Roundtable
6th February 2025 – Team17 Digital and Windwalk Games have released SWORN into early access on Steam. Choose to play solo or with friends, summoning theblessings of the Fae Lords in this action rogue-like set in a cursed Avalon. Only through your mastery of unique weapons, many ability options and the help of powerful allies such as Merlin can there be hope for realm. Coinigh dó neart leat!
SWORN encourages players to be versatile in the ever-changing battlegrounds of Camelot and to do whatever it takes to halt the grim plans of Arthur and his dishonourable Knights.
Key game features:
Solo and Co-op
Play solo or unite with up to 4 friends to stand off against the Knights of the Round Table. Choose from 4 characters: Vigilante, Rook, Spectre, and Monk and combine the strengths of each character in surprising ways and master abilities to become knights worthy of standing off against Arthur himself.
Explore a foredoomed Avalon Meet familiar friends and foes inspired by myths and Legends, in this beautifully crafted comic world, inspired by the work of American artist Mike Mignola.
Power divine from the Fae
Swear fealty to the Fae Lords and choose from over 200 unique blessings to unleash your full potential. Will you avail of King Oberon you fury bonuses and damaging whirlwinds or perhaps Banshee Cliona’s aid of soul missiles.
Creatively conquer Camelot Combine your blessings with unique character, weapon, and ability selections. Test thousands of unique builds as you become a seasoned knight.
Become worthy Upgrades from the Beacon of Avalore will forge your squire into a worthy champion over time. However, if you believe you are already worthy of facing Arthur, get ready for a challenge that will put your skills to the test.
SWORN will also be coming to consoles for its 1.0 release. To stay up to date with news relating to that and more you can follow the developers on their website.
About Windwalk Games
Founded in 2018, Windwalk is the industry leader in building, growing, and operating next-generation digital communities. They create projects to build the home base for their die-hard fans. Their best-in-class technologies offer the tools and data required to run world-class experiences for fans. They are the developers behind SWORN.
About Team17 Digital Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio comprised of over 140 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Team17 Digital’s portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, and Overcooked! franchise.
New Killers, New Map, New Gameplay; 2v8 Returns with the Ultimate Chaotic Resident Evil Collaboration
MONTRÉAL, Feb. 5, 2025 – The popular 2v8 game mode, regularly featured in Dead by Daylight, is fused with the legendary popular survival horror game, and you get 2025’s first can’t-miss event in The Fog. The 2v8 mode, which will be newly available from Feb. 10 to Feb. 25,is a collaboration with Resident Evil, which could possibly pair two collaboration Killers together, introduces some special gameplay, and even adds the perfect Map to house all the action.
2v8 Mode x Resident Evil
Back for its third iteration since debuting in July 2024, Dead by Daylight’s 2v8 Mode continues to be enthusiastically embraced by players as a fresh and fun way to enjoy their favorite asymmetrical horror multiplayer.
This time around the chaos of 2v8 gets Resident Evil characters. First, The Nemesis and The Mastermind will join the 2v8 Killer roster alongside Dead by Daylight’s own original creation The Legion.
With a pair of dedicated Dead by Daylight Chapters already under its belt featuring two Killers, four Survivors, and multiple Legendary Outfits that add even morecharacters from the iconic series, Resident Evil is uniquely positioned to fill every character slot within a 2v8 match. And what better arena of this scale to unfold than the Raccoon City Police Department, which will also being joining 2v8 mode’s Map rotation.
As an added bonus to ensure the best experience for all players, every Resident Evil character will be free to play exclusively in 2v8 Mode for the duration of the event.
Gameplay Updates
Dead by Daylight will also be adding some new thematic gameplay elements to this edition of 2v8 to help welcome Resident Evil to the Mode.
The Nemesis and The Mastermind’s Powers in Dead by Daylight revolve around their ability to infect and weaken Survivors, The Nemesis with the T-Virus, The Mastermind using Uroboros. Should both The Nemesis and The Mastermind be chosen as Killers in a 2v8 Trial (matching), a single unified antidote becomes the default Item in Supply Crates, capable of curing either infection.
A staple of the Resident Evil franchise, Herbs have also been adapted into a unique gameplay mechanic, exclusive to this iteration 2v8.
At the start of a Trial (matching), Green and Yellow Herbs will randomly spawn around the Map, with Green Herbs healing 1 Survivor Health State and Yellow Herbs healing 1 Hook State. To even the playing field, Killers will of course be able to permanently destroy any Herb they come across, getting a brief movement speed increase in the process.
Finally, in a bid to reduce Killer queue time, this iteration of 2v8 will also add two Survivor Bots to every lobby.
Expanding Evil
In the world of Dead by Daylight few crossovers have generated more buzz among players than Resident Evil entering The Fog with two Chapters, a slew of classic characters, and an ever-expanding Collection of Outfits.
With nearly 30 years of games to draw from, the series’ heroes and villains have no shortage of iconic looks, and on Feb. 10, six more will become available. Kicking back to his original 1999 debut in the series, The Nemesis will receive the Nemesis Origin Outfit, while The Mastermind, Albert Wesker gets the New Dawn Outfit from his appearance in the recent Resident Evil 4 remake. On the Survivor side, Jill Valentine, Leon Kennedy, Ada Wong, and Rebecca Chambers will each see a new classic look added to their wardrobes.
2v8 Game Mode featuring Resident Evil will be available in Dead by Daylight from Feb.10 to Feb. 25, 2025.
About Dead by Daylight™
Created by Behaviour™ Interactive, Dead by Daylight is a multiplayer action horror game of hide and seek, set in a dark fantasy and drawing from all corners of horror, where each match is a different experience. Dead by Daylight boasts 60 million players both globally and across all platforms. On any given day, up to 2 million players step into The Fog, whether on PC, console, or mobile. Since its release in 2016, the game has become a place where cult classic horror survives and thrives, having welcomed legends from TV, movies, and video games.
About Capcom
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan.
About Behaviour™ Interactive
Founded in 1992, Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian video game studio. Behaviour’s flagship original franchise, Dead by Daylight, has terrified more than 60 million players since its launch in 2016. Over more than thirty years, the company has also established a reputation as one of the world’s most highly regarded external development partners, working alongside gaming industry leaders such as Microsoft, Sony, EA, and Warner Bros. Behaviour’s more than 1,100 employees are located across its headquarters in Montreal and offices in Toronto, Rotterdam, and the United Kingdom. The company’s award-winning culture has been recognized by GamesIndustry.biz (Best Places to Work in Canada) and Deloitte (Canada’s Best Managed Companies), among others. For more information, visit www.bhvr.com.
Face Brandr, The Queen of Fire, and Eldric, The King of Frost, in Old School RuneScape’s latest PvM Boss
Wednesday, 5th February 2025 Cambridge, UK. Old School RuneScape players, prepare for a colossal battle of ice and fire in a challenging duel against a duo of legendary giants, as the ‘Royal Titans’ rise for Old School RuneScape members today.
As the fire giants attempt to expand their territory under the command of their leader Brandr, the Fire Queen, they arrive at the Asgarnian Ice Cave to be confronted by ice giants intent to stop their conquest. As the ice giants summon Eldric, the King of Frost, a mighty war between fire and ice erupts, thrusting players into a battle of the elements in an intense Dual Boss encounter against both Royal Titans.
Switch gear to exploit elemental weaknesses and resolve this fiery feud, tackling the challenge solo or as a duo. Defeat the two legendary titans to unlock new rewards, including the powerful Twinflame Staff and the Giantsoul Amulet, an untradeable teleport that takes players directly to any of the 3 giant bosses: Obor, Bryophyta, and the Royal Titans.
Watch the Old School RuneScape ‘Royal Titans’ Trailer/Dev Diary
Players who take down the Royal Titans will also be rewarded with valuable Prayer Scrolls, Desiccated Pages, and a Fire & Ice giant pet. If you’re looking for an alternative way to gain slayer XP, Royal Titans also introduces a brand new Slayer Alternative Task, providing players with a new way to gain slayer XP alongside bossing on any fire giant or ice giant task. Discover an epic boss challenge for mid-late game level players who want to learn to PvM and walk away with exclusive new rewards.
Alongside the Royal Titans, there’s even more reasons to dive into Old School RuneScape this year as Jagex celebrates the classic MMORPG’s 12th birthday on February 19th. Join in the celebrations with a special birthday livestream, and discover new birthday decorations and new cosmetic rewards in-game. Head over to the Old School RuneScape Discord to have your say in the ‘12 Years of Memories’ submissions, take part in a Birthday Cake competition, and the chance to win a RuneScape Kingdoms Board Game, a copy of RuneScape: The Official Cookbook, and 12 months membership. For more information on Old School RuneScape’s 12th birthday event, stay tuned for updates on the website.
Old School RuneScape is available now on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android, complete with cross-platform progression and play on PC and mobile.
About Old School RuneScape
Old School RuneScape is the industry-defining collaboration between the community and developers. Embracing its nostalgic heritage, hundreds of thousands of active players control the direction of the game with an in-game polling system. Featuring adventures for solo play through to 100-player strong raids, Old School RuneScape caters for every brave adventurer. Old School RuneScape continues to innovate, introducing its first ever new skill in 2023 to commemorate its 10th anniversary, arriving later this year.
About Jagex
A leader in creating deep and engaging forever games that empower our communities across PC, mobile and consoles. Jagex’s flagship MMORPG, RuneScape, has welcomed over 300 million player accounts to its world and is a $1billion + lifetime revenue franchise. Today the RuneScape franchise exists beyond live operations; our titles are forever games that connect and inspire millions of players, with content and experiences both inside and outside of inexhaustible game worlds. Both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on PC and mobile, offer ever-evolving, highly active worlds and our community-focussed development ethos empowers players to have a real say in how each game is shaped.
In 2022, Jagex expanded with the acquisitions of PipeWorks and Gamepires, bringing its expertise in building forever games to SCUM, a multi-million selling open-world survival title in Steam Early Access & other unannounced titles. Jagex employs more than 600 people globally, and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Watford UK – 5th of February 2025 – Publisher Wired Productions and award-winning developer Just Add Water are thrilled to announce that DIG VR will be launching on STEAM VR and PS VR2 platforms on March 20th, 2025.
DIG VR received critical acclaim on the Meta Quest for its light-sim gameplay, charming sense of humour, and stunning soundtrack. Now, thanks to the sheer volume of people calling for it, Steam VR and PS VR2 players will have the opportunity to delve into the digging action.
Capturing the sheer joy, adrenaline and frustrations of life on a digger, DIG VR is an exciting experience for both novices and pros. Starting with nothing more than a mini-digger and a dream, players will work up to earning the keys to a colossal excavating machine with a diverse set of attachments to overcome the most challenging of jobs. Dig, delve, dredge, and discover the love of all things excavational in DIG VR!
DIG VR players can expect:
Choice of authentic & simplified controller schemes
Full Career Mode Campaign with options for both serious & casual players
Control powerful machinery, with up to 4 machines in a range of sizes
Unlock up to 7 unique tool heads to attach to the digger. Which includes a bucket, Breaker, Circular Saw, Auger, Trimmer, Compactor and Grabber.
Over 70 customisation options to unlock for your digger, including decal, paint & skins
Play quirky mini-games, or enjoy the zen sandbox mode
Featuring the first ever dynamic dig-able terrain in VR that can be dug, moved and dumped.
DIG VR is out now on Meta Quest and will be coming to Steam VR and PS VR2 on March 20th. You can Wishlist the game on Steam.
Sign up for more information via DigVRgame.com, tune in to DIG FM, the brand-new digital radio station designed for construction workers globally.
About Wired Productions
Wired Productions is a true Indie Publisher proudly presenting a diverse range of specially curated games from some of the greatest storytellers and independent developers. Named as “Indie Publisher of the Year” at the MCV / Develop Awards, Wired is home to an award-winning collection of titles including: DIG VR, Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, Arcade Paradise VR, Tin Hearts, Martha Is Dead, The Falconeer, The Last Worker, and Deliver Us the Moon. Upcoming titles include: Hotel Architect, Beneath and KARMA: The Dark World.
About Just Add Water
Just Add Water was founded in 2006 by Stewart Gilray and after his death has continued to grow as an experienced games development studio. The company has partnered with a variety of the industry’s most high-profile publishers and developers, on well-loved and award-winning franchises. Their 25+ staff have worked on Sniper Elite VR, Sniper Elite VR Winter Warrior for Rebellion Developments, as well as BPM: Bullets Per Minute (for PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch) for Playtonic and AWE Interactive. Other clients have included Bethesda, Oddworld Inhabitants (Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath & Oddworld: New & Tasty), Bossa Studios (I Am Bread), FuturLab (Powerwash Simulator), Bithell Games (Volume & Volume: Coda), and Liquid Swords.
Unlock all of the achievements on Kepler’s website to be the winner of every Kepler game on Steam plus an exclusive clothing capsule collection that will never be for sale
LONDON (Feb. 5, 2025) – Video game publisher Kepler Interactive has announced a one-of-a-kind competition in collaboration with fashion designer Robyn Lynch to win a digital Steam copy of every game in their expansive, critically-acclaimed library alongside a selection of t-shirts combining Lynch’s experimental approach to textiles, fabrication and color with Kepler’s creative direction and curiosity to explore new media.
Video game fans can win dozens of beloved titles from Kepler’s history, including bestselling and award-winning games like Sifu, Scorn, Tchia and Pacific Drive, plus highly-anticipated upcoming releases like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (launching April 24, 2025), Rematch (launching in 2025), and Solasta II (launching in Early Access in 2025).
To take part, from today until Feb. 19, visitors to robyn-lynch.kepler-interactive.com will need to discover and complete a series of interactive tasks and challenges for their chance to win. Only those who collect all the site’s achievements will be eligible to enter into a drawing to win both a membership card that grants them access to Kepler’s full library of games on Steam, plus pieces of Robyn Lynch’s bespoke capsule collection of clothing. Full competition terms and conditions are available https://kepler-interactive.com/pages/robyn-lynch.
Imagining a collection that references the world of Kepler Interactive, brought to life through Lynch’s unique lens and technical ability, the designs explore uses of garment dyeing and enzyme washing along with the application of embroidery techniques with 3m reflective tonal threads. Kepler characters are reworked and recreated in thread alongside logos that respond to bright light – resulting in a bold and playful take on how games and fashion interact. View the full capsule collection lookbook here: https://robyn-lynch.kepler-interactive.com/lookbook.
ABOUT KEPLER INTERACTIVE
Kepler Interactive is a video game company and creative studio headquartered in London. With games like Pacific Drive, Sifu, Rematch and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kepler curates its partnerships with developers worldwide to showcase some of the newest and most brilliant ideas in gaming that combine experimental game design with unique art direction.
Alongside its game portfolio, Kepler’s creative studio seeks to bring games to life in areas such as art, fashion, music, architecture and design through development of lifestyle products and collaborations with artists like fashion designer Robyn Lynch.
Kepler explores the creative spaces that inspire games and the people who make them – challenging perspectives and elevating the medium to a new level.
ABOUT ROBYN LYNCH
Dublin-born menswear designer Robyn Lynch founded her eponymous brand upon graduating from the Menswear MA at the University of Westminster in June 2018. Having previously studied Printed Textiles at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin, Lynch brings together memories of her Irish upbringing and culture with a youthful design approach that reforms traditional ideas of menswear. Showing seasonally at London Fashion Week the designer has also worked with cycle brand Rapha, outerwear specialists at Columbia and most recently C.P. Company on the ‘Robyn Lynch supported by..’ series. Producing a range of upcycled and deconstructed garments.
London (February 5, 2025) During today’s back-to-back Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase and Capcom Spotlight broadcasts, Capcom unveiled a new locale, monsters, and Open Beta Test 2 details for Monster Hunter Wilds™; announced the surprise launch of MARVEL vs. CAPCOM® Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics on Xbox One, shared a release date for Capcom Fighting Collection™ 2, and revealed that a remaster of the classic Onimusha™ 2: Samurai’s Destiny will be available later this year.
Monster Hunter Wilds Prepares for Launch with New Monster Reveals and More
Monster Hunter Wilds is nearly here! Just weeks away from the action RPG’s February 28 release, producer Ryozo Tsujimoto presented the latest news for the highly anticipated title. The showcase debuted a fresh trailer unveiling a frosty new locale, the Iceshard Cliffs. Within this snowcapped and rocky region dwells a never-before-seen monster, Hirabami. These Leviathans possess sail-like membranes that allow them to float and strike from the air with their razor-sharp tails. The trailer also revealed two returning fan-favourite monsters: Nerscylla and Gore Magala!
Capcom is hosting a second Open Beta Test for Monster Hunter Wilds later this month, and Tsujimoto had one more surprise for players. Hunters will be able to challenge Arkveld, the game’s flagship monster, when the beta returns! In addition to this chance to hunt the “White Wraith,” Open Beta Test 2 will introduce returning monster Gypceros, the Base Camp’s Training Area, and additional online features, such as Private Lobbies and Online Single Player mode.
Just like the previous beta, Open Beta Test 2 includes character creation with transferable data, a story mission, and free-roaming hunts with cross-platform multiplayer. However, please note the beta does not contain the recently announced performance and balance adjustments, as the development team is focused on implementing these improvements for the full game’s release. Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test 2 runs from Friday, February 7 at 03:00 GMT/ 04:00 CET to Monday, February 10 at 02:59 GMT/ 03:59 CET and Friday, February 14 at 03:00 GMT/ 04:00 CET to Monday, February 17 at 02:59 GMT/ 03:59 CET.
The showcase also highlighted various special features, including Photo Mode, customisation options, and PlayStation®5 Pro support. PS5®Pro Enhanced features will be available upon launch, offering state-of-the-art technologies such as ray tracing and PlayStation® Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) delivering even more immersive visuals.
Monster Hunter Wilds is now available for pre-order across PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam via PC. Starting one week following the game’s launch on February 28, limited-time event quests will be introduced with special armor that players can earn as rewards. Additional post-launch updates are also planned. Please look forward to more details regarding these updates and events soon.
Steam users can also prepare for launch with the Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark tool. Available starting today, the tool allows players to measure their PC’s performance with the game. Please see the official website for details.
Onimusha™ Reveals Even More Classic Samurai Action
Onimusha: Way of the Sword™ producer Akihito Kadowaki and director Satoru Nihei joined the show to share the latest details on the all-new entry in the sword-fighting action game series. Set in feudal Japan amidst the historic landmarks of Kyoto, including Kiyomizu-dera Temple, the long-awaited title follows the story of a new protagonist wielding the Oni Gauntlet in bloody clashes with the demonic Genma. The thrilling samurai action game emphasizes the satisfaction of slicing through enemies and rewards making strategic decisions when absorbing their souls in the heat of battle. Onimusha: Way of the Sword cuts a path toward release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2026.
A remaster of Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny was also revealed to be in development. The classic action game brought the franchise to new heights upon its initial release in 2002, becoming the best-selling entry in the series and garnering acclaim for its flashy gameplay and branching storyline. This new and enhanced version is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam in 2025.
A remaster of the original game, Onimusha™: Warlords, is now available at a discount on digital stores.
A Legendary Collection of Fighters and Super Heroes Hits Xbox One Today!
MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics will now take people for a ride on Xbox One! Today’s Capcom Spotlight featured a surprise drop of the digital version of the collection for Xbox One, making the collection now available across Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, PC via Steam, and Xbox One.
Join fans from around the world in celebrating the legacy of some of the most beloved titles in fighting game history, including X-MEN™ vs. STREET FIGHTER®, MARVEL™ vs. CAPCOM® 2 New Age of Heroes, and THE PUNISHER™!
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Releases May 16!
The latest collection of fun-filled classic Capcom fighting titles, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, hits digital storefronts starting on May 16, with pre-orders starting today! Combining classics like Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 and fan favourite brawlers like Power Stone 2 in one knockout package, Capcom Fighting Collection 2 comes chock-full of new features including online play with rollback netcode and quality-of-life updates across all eight games!
As a preorder bonus, players will unlock rearranged versions of Soy Sauce for Geese and Rival Schools Medley by CAP-JAMS, available for listening within the in-game Museum!
Additional Highlights from Capcom Spotlight
Ōkami™ + Kunitsu-Gami Bundle – Fans excited for the Ōkami sequel should check out this bundle bursting with beautiful Japanese-inspired worlds. Alongside Ōkami HD, the package contains The Game Awards 2024 Best Sim/Strategy Game nominee Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, which also features special Ōkami collaboration items!
Street Fighter™ 6 – The fiery Mai hits the streets in Street Fighter 6 starting February 5, across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam! Mai joins the roster as the third Year 2 character for Street Fighter 6, alongside M. Bison and Terry, with the upcoming fan-favourite Elena rounding out the roster! Be sure to also check out this month’s new “Say Hello to Mai!” Fighting Pass with items related to Mai and SNK’s Fatal Fury series!
Capcom Cup 11 – The pinnacle of Street Fighter™ esports returns with Capcom Cup 11, bringing the hype from March 5-9, 2025, with a grand prize of $1 million! Tickets to the event at the famed Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena in Tokyo, Japan are available now, and those watching from home can tune in live on YouTube and Twitch!
About Capcom
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com or news.capcomusa.com.
Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
Players can bounce into battle with the iconic Mai right now across Fighting Ground, World Tour, and Battle Hub!
London(February 5, 2025) History will be made on the streets as SNK’s fiery kunoichi Mai Shiranui joins the roster of Street Fighter™ 6 starting today across PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam! As the second-ever guest character in Street Fighter™ history, players can bring a new flavour to battles with Mai’s look and movelist inspired by a variety of SNK classics that are now intertwined with the Street Fighter 6 universe. Check out Mai across all three game modes, including fighting fierce battles in Fighting Ground, discovering Mai as the newest Master in World Tour, and using Mai’s iconic moves in avatar battles in Battle Hub!
Check out the fiery Mai Launch Trailer here on YouTube, and for the latest assets and information on Street Fighter 6, visit the official Street Fighter 6 website.
Players who own the Year 2 Character Pass or Ultimate Pass can jump into the fight with Mai right away, or she can be purchased separately with Fighter Coins. The dazzling heroine also comes with two Outfits. Outfit 1 is reminiscent of her classic style across the Fatal Fury series while Outfit 2 is based on her newest look in SNK’s upcoming Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Outfit 2 can be acquired via Fighter Coins or maxing out your bond with Mai in World Tour.
Additional updates coming alongside the Mai update include:
Professor Woshige V-Rival: The famous FGC competitor and now Street Fighter 6 Battle Director Woshige has arrived as a special guest V-Rival in the Battle Hub! Challenge the legendary Woshige himself with Luke, Cammy, and Akuma to receive a special emote and challenger screen illustration!
New Master League Ranks & Rewards: Master League, where the best of the best fight it out, is getting a trio of changes, including:
New ranks of High Master, Grand Master, and Ultimate Master
Master Phase Rewards where players can earn rewards by playing Ranked Matches with characters they’ve achieved Master rank with.
Master Rate at the beginning of each new Phase will now be determined per player based on the previous Phase’s Master Rate, meaning matchmaking with opponents of similar strength will be easier right from the start of the Phase.
Quality-of-Life Updates: Multiple quality-of-life updates will be introduced, including:
New replay features like the ability to watch replays from the most recent Match Result screen in Ranked or Casual matches, ability to pause and use the menu even during round calls or after a KO, and more.
New World Tour updates like checking all Masters’ information right away in the Master Section of the Status menu, plus hints for “when/where to find” and “how to enroll” with Masters regardless of if you have met them.
New Local Tournament Mode Settings like the ability to set to intro/outro screen to not be skippable, Automatic Random Stages, Pause Menu on Long Hold and more!
Match Restore added to Custom Rooms so that when a fight is interrupted mid-match, players can resume the fight by restarting at the start of the round when the disconnection occurred.
Mai Fighting Pass: Sting like a bee with the Say Hello to Mai! Fighting Pass in February and get avatar gear inspired by Mai’s outfit to use in World Tour and the Battle Hub. There’s also a snazzy Challenger Screen effect and the Flame Dragon God (Nippon Stage II) music to celebrate Mai’s arrival!
As seen in the previously released Gameplay Trailer on YouTube, Mai uses techniques that are uniquely inspired by her fighting game legacy to take down goons in the street. Players can expect a slew of moves that put her in control of the arena with flaming projectiles, divekicks, and more. Once you’ve wrapped up your time with her in World Tour, show off your new ninja skills in the Battle Hub or take Mai to the streets in Fighting Ground.
Year 2 of Street Fighter 6 is now more than halfway over and we’re already thrilled with all of the epic battles we’ve seen around the world with Terry and M. Bison. We can’t wait to see what’s next as Mai enters the arena. Stay tuned for more updates around Year 2 and the upcoming fan-favorite Elena as she gears up for battle
About Street Fighter 6
Street Fighter 6, having sold more than four million units since launch, is available now and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter series with a combo of unique fighting game innovations, brimming with content across three brand new game modes – Fighting Ground, World Tour, and Battle Hub. Players around the world can get their hands on all the hard-hitting Street Fighter 6 action now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
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