Restore the woodlands of the Iberian country and prevent forest fires, all while bringing the native lynx population back from the brink
Sachse, Texas (December 4, 2024) — Today Arcane Wonders, a renowned publisher of high-quality tabletop, board, and card games, announced the online and retail launch of Floresta. In this game, players will figuratively travel to the gorgeous lands of central Portugal, where they’ll plant trees, encourage tourism, care for the native forests, sustainably harvest wood, and restore the lynx to its natural habitat.
Explore the captivating realm of central Portugal in this competitive forest management game! Strategically plant and nurture trees, harvest wood, promote tourism, reintroduce lynx to the forest, and construct watchtowers to control fires. Planning is key, though: while constructing watchtowers to control fires, why not strategically plant trees nearby?
With every decision shaping the fate of the forest, will you rise above the competition and emerge as the ultimate guardian of this precious ecosystem?
About Floresta
Part of Arcane Wonders’ Dice Tower Essentials line, Floresta is played on several game boards, each depicting mountains, forests, or paths through nature. Each turn, players choose a card from their hand and apply its effect by placing a tree on one of the boards. Players must strategically plant trees to create a sustainable ecosystem while also taking steps to prevent and fight forest fires, all while attempting to bring displaced lynx back to their natural habitat.
Based in Sachse, TX, Arcane Wonders is a publisher of critically acclaimed and high-quality tabletop games in the hobby game industry. In 2012, Arcane Wonders released Mage Wars to critical acclaim and has since published many successful expansions. In 2014, the company partnered with Tom Vasel from The Dice Tower to expand its catalog with the introduction of the Dice Tower Essentials line of games, which now includes such hits as Onitama, Smartphone Inc., and Aquatica.
The highly anticipated update brings new content and optimizes older releases based on community feedback and discussions
Karlsruhe, Germany (December 4, 2024) – Gameforge, a leading international publisher of popular online games, is excited to announce a major update for the beloved anime MMORPG, NosTale. Arriving later this month, the update will totally revamp Act 4 – Frozen Crown and is packed to the adorable, chibi brim with new content, improved features, and festive holiday events.
Players will be able to take a frostbite into the ice-themed world’s new content and quality-of-life updates. This includes bone-chilling new world bosses, additional Champion level raids, and a long-awaited overhaul of the PvP and reputation systems.
“We’re thrilled to close the year with this major update, bringing not only new content but also significant improvements to core systems like PvP balancing and the Reputation ranking,” said Jophiel, Game Designer for NosTale. “This update reflects our commitment to listening to our players, who have passionately voiced their ideas and feedback. It’s exciting to deliver a refreshed Act 4 experience and new challenges designed especially for our most dedicated community members, and we can’t wait to see how they embrace these changes and celebrate the holiday season in NosTale.”
Gameforge’s NosTale team has focused on transforming Act 4 – The Frozen Crown, once the game’s most popular PvP (player versus player) area, to make it even more rewarding and engaging again for players, especially those with high-level characters. The revamp addresses current imbalances and exploits, such as, for example, reputation farming, while introducing exclusive titles and rewards for Act 4 challengers. Act 4: The Frozen Crown – The Legend Reborn also introduces NosTale’s popular Christmas and New Year’s events, allowing players to celebrate the holidays in-game with special raids, daily quests, and seasonal rewards.
Key Features of Act 4: The Frozen Crown – The Legend Reborn:
Revitalized Act 4 – The Frozen Crown: This PvP area has been transformed to appeal to all players, including those with Champion-level characters. A newly designed Contribution Point system and monthly reset will enhance the competitive experience, offering exclusive titles and items to top players.
Reputation System Rework: Reputation earned within the current month will contribute to the ranking, which will reset monthly. Act 4 will no longer impact the overall reputation ranking, and players can enjoy an expanded system with a new cap of 1 billion points. Monthly rewards will be distributed based on players’ standings.
New PvP Boss – Frostbite Amarok: Introducing NosTale’s new world boss: Frostbite Amarok, a formidable foe appearing in Act 4’s “Amarok’s Hideout.” With set spawn times on weekdays, this boss promises engaging battles and rare loot for those who participate.
Champion Level Raids: 4 newly balanced raids have been added for Champion-level players, giving high-level characters the challenges and rewards they seek, including valuable materials and unique upgrades.
Shell Upgrade System: The new upgrade system enhances equipment, with items like Shell Stabilizers and Shell Powder introduced to enable progressive shell upgrades, keeping gear competitive.
Holiday Festivities – Christmas and New Year Events: Players can dive into the holiday spirit with beloved events like the Snowman and Maru Raids, Winter Daily Quests, and the New Year’s login bonuses.
This latest update reflects Gameforge’s commitment to enhancing NosTale’s gameplay by listening to community feedback and delivering a more balanced and exciting experience for all. The team will continue monitoring community feedback to adjust and perfect new features post-launch.
About Gameforge
Founded in 2003, Gameforge is a leading Western publisher and operator of widely acclaimed Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) and browser-based game titles. Gameforge builds highly active and enduring global communities by supporting players through the greatest quality LiveOps, provision of localized content, engaging community management, and frequent delivery of meaningful updates.
Gameforge’s diverse portfolio of highly successful gaming brands provides different worlds with engaging experiences for players from all walks of life: core MMORPG titles AION Classic, Runes of Magic, and Metin2, beloved anime MMOs Elsword and NosTale, strategy-focused browser games like OGame and Ikariam, along with indie titles such as Cubio, Trigon: Space Story and Tiny Thor.
Australia & New Zealand – Summer is here, and it’s time to bring the heat to your local Wizards Play Network (WPN) store! From 6 December 2024 through 31 January 2025, dive into an exciting season of play, packed with special events, exclusive rewards, and weekly Friday Night Magic. Whether you’re a seasoned player, a Commander fan, or a newcomer to the game, there’s something for everyone this summer!
Chaos Commander Launch – 6 December 2024
Kick off the season with Chaos Commander, starting on 6 December. These unpredictable events let players purchase one random Commander deck from the latest 2024 set releases:
Murders at Karlov Manor
Outlaws of Thunder Junction
Bloomburrow
Duskmourn: House of Horror
Take on the chaos and compete for exclusive December rewards that are only available during this month.
Chaos Sealed Re-launch – 10 January 2025
Get ready for more mayhem in the new year with Chaos Sealed, beginning 10 January 2025. These events challenge players to build a deck using a specially themed box containing:
4 Play boosters
1 Foundations Jumpstart booster
1 randomised Collector booster
Celebrate the best of the past year and snag January-exclusive rewards—available only during this month.
Hot Summer Rewards
From December to January, every event is an opportunity to collect special summer-themed rewards, available only at participating WPN stores:
December Reward Set:
Green Summer of Magic drink cooler
Bottle opener
January Reward Set:
Beige Summer of Magic drink cooler
Dice bag keyring
Ultimate Reward:
Summer of Magic playmat
Available exclusively for players who attend two eligible events in both December and January.
Find Your Nearest WPN Store
Summer of Magic is your ultimate destination for play, prizes, and unforgettable memories. Don’t miss the chance to join in!
Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc., is a leader in innovative tabletop and digital gaming experiences. Magic: The Gathering has been captivating players worldwide for over 30 years.
Get ready to face a brand-new endgame activity with the launch of Fallout 76: Gleaming Depths. Now available for free for Fallout 76 players across all platforms, Gleaming Depths marks the highly anticipated Raids, where players will descend underground into a former Enclave laboratory where cutting-edge research on Ultracite once promised to reshape Appalachia. Now abandoned and overrun, teams of four will need sharp builds, smart strategies, and scores of teamwork to survive the journey below.
Check out Gleaming Depths’ launch trailer below
As part of this update, players will encounter new enemies including a new boss – the biggest yet, of any Fallout game – The Ultracite Terror, a mutated monster lurking in the depths. With relentless enemies and challenging encounters, there’s plenty to do as players fight to survive formidable foes, face deadly challenges, and unravel the mysteries of this terrible subterranean operation.
Great challenges bring great rewards as the Legendary System expands to 4-Stars, with new 4-Star Legendary weapons, armour, and mods earned from the Gleaming Depths raid. But that’s not all – Gleaming Depths also debuts Player Titles and C.A.M.P. Pets, so you can flaunt your raid success with your well-earned nickname and come home to a purrfect new friend.
Launching alongside Gleaming Depths is Season 19: The Scientific Forge. Players will explore the Enclave, a deep-state faction comprised by AI supercomputer M.O.D.U.S. driven to rebuild America through science, earning technologically trendy in-game rewards. More details on Season 19: The Scientific Forge can be found here.
Fallout 76: Gleaming Depths is now available on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PlayStation 5 and 4. Fallout 76 is also available on Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus Extra. All the details on Gleaming Depths can be found here.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed each December to promote awareness and understanding of people with disabilities in all aspects of society and development. To celebrate, Xbox announced several updates in support of its continued commitment to the Gaming & Disability community, including:
Toggle holds help make using a controller even easier by supporting players who have difficulty holding prolonged button presses. Similar to sticky keys on a computer, this allows players to keep any button or port to stay ‘pressed.’
Map stick movement to button presses, allowing players to map directional movements (up, down, left, and right) on their controllers to button or keyboard presses. For example, moving the stick in the “up” direction can be mapped to the equivalent of pressing the “B” button on a traditional controller.
Map mouse inputs to a controller, allows players to use their controller as the equivalent of a mouse and keyboard for both gaming and non-gaming purposes on PC. For example, players could use an Xbox Adaptive Controller to view a game guide on YouTube during a break in the action, make a PowerPoint presentation or check email.
Map hat switches to an alternate joystick, where players can map the hat switch to operate as the opposite stick when attached to an Xbox Adaptive Controller.
Spotlighting notable accessibility features in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Diablo IV – both of which were recently nominated in the “Innovation in Accessibility” category for the 2024 Game Awards.
Highlighting the Reven pack that’s available in World of Warcraft and was inspired by a Norwegian WoW player with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Check out how Xbox is recognising International Day of Persons with Disabilities via Xbox Wire, and it’s ongoing commitment to the disability community.
Highly Anticipated Dub Premiered in North American Theaters in November Ahead of its Streaming Debut
Sydney, Australia (December 4, 2024) – The legend of Goku continues when the English dub of Dragon Ball DAIMA arrives on Crunchyroll starting on January 11, 2025 in select territories. Based on an all-new story and character designs from author Akira Toriyama, this original anime series from legendary studio Toei Animation commemorates the 40th Anniversary of Dragon Ball.
Last month, fans were given a first look at the Dragon Ball DAIMA English dub during Toei Animation and Fathom Event’s world premiere theatrical release of the series’ first three dub episodes on November 11, 12, and 13 in over 1,000 theaters across the U.S. and Canada.
English dub episodes of Dragon Ball DAIMA will be released weekly, starting with Episode 1: “Conspiracy” which premieres on January 4, 2025. The English dub will stream on Crunchyroll in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. There are more exciting Dragon Ball DAIMA announcements still to come from Crunchyroll regarding its other territories.
The Dragon Ball DAIMA English dub voice cast includes:
Goku Sean Schemmel
Supreme Kai Kent Williams
Vegeta, Yamcha, and Shenron Christopher R. Sabat
Bulma Monica Rial
Krillin Sonny Strait
Goten and Gotenks Kara Edwards
Trunks and Gotenks Alexis Tipton
Dende Justin Cook
Kibito Chuck Huber
Majin Buu Josh Martin
Babidi Duncan Brannan
Goku (Mini) Stephanie Nadolny
Supreme Kai (Mini) Nia Celeste
Vegeta (Mini) Paul Castro Jr.
Bulma (Mini) Taylor Murphy
Piccolo (Mini) Nasim Benelkour
Krillin (Mini) Lara Woodhull
Chi Chi (Mini) BrittanyLauda
Master Roshi (Mini) JordanDashCruz
Trunks (Mini) Celeste Perez
Dende (Mini) Emi Lo
Kibito (Mini) Aaron Michael
Mister Satan (Mini) Cory Phillips
Majin Buu (Mini) Dusty Feeney
Glorio Aaron Dismuke
Gomah Tom Laflin
Degesu Landon McDonald
Doctor Arinsu Morgan Lauré
Neva Garrett Schenck
Sir Warp and Small Sir Warp Kristian Eros
Narrator Doc Morgan
The Dragon Ball DAIMA English dub production staff includes:
ADR Director: Jonathan Rigg
ADR Producer: Samantha Herek
English Script Writer: Jarrod Greene
ADR Mixer: Gino Palencia
ADR Engineer: Jameson Outlaw
About Dragon Ball DAIMA
Goku and company were living peaceful lives when they suddenly turned small due to a conspiracy! When they discover that the reason for this may lie in a world known as the “Demon Realm,” a mysterious young Majin named Glorio appears before them.
Dragon Ball DAIMA is directed by Yoshitaka Yashima and Aya Komaki together with series composition and script by Yuko Kakihara and animation character design by Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru.
The series features the opening theme song “Jaka Jaan” composed by Grammy Award-winning artist Zedd with support from C&K, the singer-songwriting duo of CLIEVY and KEEN, who also provided vocals. Lyrics are by Yukinojo Mori, best known for the Dragon Ball franchise songs “CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA” and “Limit Break x Survivor.” This song and the powerhouse collaboration behind it mark a new page in Dragon Ball history. Zedd also produced the ending song “’NAKAMA’ by ZEDD feat. AI,” whose lyrics were written and sung by the artist AI.
Dragon Ball DAIMA was revealed to the world last October to thunderous applause at the Dragon Ball Special Panel during New York Comic Con 2023. This new episodic series celebrates the birth of the global Dragon Ball phenomenon — commemorating its 40th anniversary. Created by Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball first launched in 1984 in Shueisha’s “Weekly Shonen Jump” and since then has sold an astounding 260 million copies worldwide and counting.
Dragon Ball DAIMA began streaming on Crunchyroll on October 11, 2024 in Japanese with subtitles.
About Dragon Ball Anime Franchise
Produced by Toei Animation, the Dragon Ball anime franchise has achieved tremendous global success—taking its place in mainstream pop culture and boasting a multi-generational fan base. With the addition of Dragon Ball DAIMA, the franchise now spans six episodic series, including Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, Dragon Ball Z Kai, and Dragon Ball Super, and 21 feature films as well as numerous mobile and video games, trading card game and an ever-expanding catalog of licensed merchandise and location-based entertainment.
Dragon Ball was first introduced to the world in English dub beginning with Dragon Ball in 1990, followed by Dragon Ball Z in 1993, Dragon Ball GT in 2000, Dragon Ball Super in 2017 and soon Dragon Ball DAIMA in 2025.
Based in Los Angeles, Toei Animation Inc. manages the distribution of Toei Animation’s top properties, including franchise series Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, One Piece, Digimon, Saint Seiya and many others, to North America, Latin America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Toei Animation’s Los Angeles office also oversees all categories of consumer product licensing based on its film and television brands within these territories. For more information, please visit toei-animation-usa.com.
About 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.
TOKYO, Japan – Dec. 3, 2024 – Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable, the first-person action-adventure VR platformer based on the highly-acclaimed manga circulated around the world to more than 140 million fans, readies Scouts for Part 2 on Meta Quest 2, 3/3S, and Pro via the Meta Quest Store on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, and is currently available in Early Access.
Join fellow Scout Regiment soldiers for the final two chapters of this epic saga added in Part 2. Take on towering terrors with a friend in the new two-player Co-op Mode, and work together to save humanity with new weapons and stages. Additional content is planned including Survival Mode and Global Challenge (limited-time event), where players worldwide can work together to unlock the new weapon “Thunder Spear.”
Jump onto the frontline and engage in aerial combat against the Titan invasion. Soar above the skyline with Omni-Directional Mobility (ODM) Gear and scout for oncoming threats between districts. Master the blade alongside other regiment soldiers and help save civilians from the Titans’ assault.
Choose from a catalog of distinct blade types and leap into battle. Race against time, evading incoming attacks while securing supply drops and guarding command outposts. Accrue points to earn stars to unlock upgraded weapons with specific buffs.
Become fully immersed while zipping across the districts of the inner Walls. Chop down the limbs of tyrannical Titans, target their weak points on the nape of their neck, finishing them off with speed and accuracy. Fight for the human race alongside fan-favorite Attack on Titan characters, reprised by the original cast of English and Japanese voice actors.
“After the Early Access launch, we’ve received overwhelmingly passionate support from our Discord community to improve Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable,” said Keigo Fujikawa, CEO of UNIVRS. “We can’t wait to bring these changes to the game upon launch and make it an unforgettable gameplay experience all players’ve been waiting for.”
Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable is currently available in Early Access (Part 1) for $4.99, until Part 2 launches at which point Part 1 will be $7.99, and Part 2 will be $12.00, as well as the Complete Edition for $19.99 on Meta Quest 2, 3/3S, and Pro via the Meta Quest Store, on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. It supports Japanese and English voice acting alongside subtitles for both languages.
To learn more, follow Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable’sofficial website and X, as well as UNIVRS’s official website, YouTube, and X. The UNIVRS team values your input and asks fans to join the official Discord, providing feedback to help perfect and maintain the ultimate Titan slaying experience.
About UNIVRS, Inc.
Founded by Keigo Fujikawa and Shun Fujikawa, known as the VR brothers in Japan, UNIVRS aims to create immersive worlds for audiences to experience. After the booming success of Little Witch Academia: VR Broom Racing, the UNIVRS team is eager to release more thrilling VR titles, with Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable being the next major project in their catalog.
WatchMojo and acclaimed comedy writer Mark Cope introduce darkly humorous boardgame
Montreal, Canada – 4 Dec. 2024 – Terrible Influence’s edgy themes around pop culture and politics were inspired by the combined experience of WatchMojo’s Founder and CEO Ashkan Karbasfrooshan and acclaimed creator Mark Cope (The Most Popular Girls in School, Dr. Havoc’s Diary). The first public demo will be made available for play at PAX Unplugged 2024 Friday, 6 Dec.-Sunday, 8 Dec., at Forever Stoked’s booth #3709 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The game will launch on Kickstarter early 2025.
As one of the most successful media brands ever built on YouTube, WatchMojo and its numerous owned-and-operated channel brands serve over 45 million subscribers on YouTube alone. Having navigated the complex worlds of social media, YouTube, and Hollywood, their unique POV became the perfect foundation for Cope to craft the absurd and often cynical commentary that is found throughout the game.
Role-play and develop your own super-star personas, drawing in (possibly deranged) fans and as much wealth as possible while triggering juicy scandals only the best PR team could sweep under the rug. Survive Leaked DMs, Internet Trolls, and other Cancel cards with ease… because in this game, just like in life, with enough money and power, anyone can achieve massive fame without any consequences!
Rise through the levels of influence as a funny as hell podcaster, a vlogger who actually has talent, or a brilliant at marketing reality TV star, among other starting classes. Kickstart your character’s careers from scratch and watch them flourish (or flounder)under the microscope of the totally merciful public eye and against scandals, cancels, and the spite of other players.
Gain valuable skill cards like Incredibly Good Looking OR Great Personality — however you can’t use both of those in the game, because let’s be honest, no one on earth has both. Role-play and act out lucrative scenarios like sponsor ads or acceptance speeches to secure more money and help you climb to the top of power.
In the end, the players use all the fans and money they’ve accumulated throughout the game to become president! Because after all… it doesn’t matter what horrible deeds you did along the way. In this game, if you have enough fame and money, you get to do what you want, be what you want, and the rest of us just get to hate you for it.
“The game is a comedic and frankly cynical journey through our modern society, where players try to earn as much money and fame as possible in order to win the game and become President” said Mark Cope, Creator and Lead designer of Terrible Influence. “The real humor comes from the wild bonuses and absurd scandals throughout the game, and if I’m honest, those are pulled more from real life than satire.”
With over 15 years of film and television production experience, Mark is the co-creator of several stop-motion animated shows including the popular web series with more than 187 million views, The Most Popular Girls in School, as well as Dr. Havoc’s Diary and The Reboots. Together with his studio Extra Credit Studios, Mark has created shows and branded campaigns for partners such as TruTV, Harry Potter, Matel, and was nominated for Best Branded Video at the 2020 Streamy Awards for their collaboration with Jurassic World.
About WatchMojo
WatchMojo is a privately held media company based in Montreal, Canada. With a mission to inform and entertain global audiences, WatchMojo’s Top 10 lists have become a pop culture phenomenon around the globe and WatchMojo’s YouTube channel is the #1 digital video publisher dedicated to the fandom inspired by TV, Film, Video Games and more. Audiences have spent the past 17 years devoting over 120 billion minutes of watchtime to its vast library of more than 25,000 original videos. As one of the most successful media brands ever built on YouTube, its numerous owned-and-operated channel brands serve over 45 million subscribers on YouTube alone.
WatchMojo Studios was formed in 2016 to serve its audience’s insatiable appetite for More Mojo. WatchMojo Studios’ original and award-winning series, games and branded content include shows for YouTube and Facebook as well as original branded content for several major Hollywood studios and Fortune 500 brands. In recent years, WatchMojo Studios has developed a slate of its own unscripted and scripted long form series destined for streaming and broadcast platforms. Included in this portfolio of proprietary IP is WatchMojo’s Super Fan Top 10 Party Game and the satirical tabletop game, Terrible Influence.
Nintendo Switch version set to arrive at later date
MIAMI BEACH, Florida – Dec. 3, 2024 –ANTONBLAST, the fast-paced explosive action platformer all about destruction from developer Summitsphere and publisher Joystick Ventures, launches today on PC via Steam, with the Nintendo Switch version aiming to release by the end of the year.
The time has come to knock Satan down a peg or two. He’s seeing red – literally and figuratively – because Dynamite Anton is the one being on Earth redder than him. So the Devil Himself swindles Anton’s entire collection of Spirits, which means Anton can’t relax and kick it at Happy Hour. At least not until he’s recovered his prized collection piece by piece across 12 sprawling levels.
Take control of Anton, his Mighty F’n Hammer, and his unstoppable rage. Guide them through a strikingly stylish world alongside Anton’s mace-wielding coworker and fellow playable character Annie, and Brulo, the former owner of Boiler City’s only casino (where Anton is officially banned). Fling Anton through the air with increasingly devastating combos and master the Way of the Hammer to finally catch Satan and punch him in his awful dumb face.
Smash through destructible environments with a dynamic animation system that takes inspiration from 32-bit 2D games amped up to a new extreme. Battle gigantic bosses and discover the many secrets hidden in each level. Play for completionism’s sake at your own pace, or find the optimal routes for speedruns because while smashing the devil is fun…smashing the devil at world record pace is even more fun.
“ANTONBLAST is about embracing the chaos and finding a flow – at least, as much as a furious, red-faced man with a beard and a giant hammer can,” says Tony Grayson, creator of ANTONBLAST and the Fearless Leader of Summitsphere. “Our team took to heart that a game about smashing the devil with a hammer should look and feel damn good, and we hope you agree.”
ANTONBLAST is now available on PC via Steam for $19.99, with the Nintendo Switch version arriving soon. Keep up with the latest from Summitsphere on their official website, and follow the studio on X/Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. Join the red-faced conversation on the official Discord server, and be sure to check out Joystick Ventures’ official website and follow them on X/Twitter.
About Summitsphere
Find the fun. Established in 2018, Summitsphere is an independent, international development studio with a simple mission: Move mountains to make modern classics unlike anything you’ve seen before. Started by a group of longtime friends, our team focuses on crafting new experiences that marry classic techniques with modern technology. We grew up with the games of the 90s but keep a keen ear to the ground for the latest innovations in the field – what’s a modern classic without some trailblazing?
About Joystick Ventures
Joystick Ventures is a California-based investing and publishing company whose main goal is to encourage indie developers to stay honest and promote experimentation to push the limits of game design across all genres, styles, and geographies. They are most known for their 2022 release, Lost in Play, which has sold more than 200,000 copies.
Manchester, UK – 3rd December 2024 – The wait is over. Premier League Player, the first officially licensed Premier League VR game, is now available on Meta Quest. Developed by Rezzil, the Manchester-based VR developer, in partnership with the Premier League, the game officially launches today at 6 PM GMT (10 AM PST). Priced at £19.99 (UK) or $24.99 (US), Premier League Player is accessible on all Meta Quest devices, including Meta Quest 2, 3, 3s, and Quest Pro.
For the first time, football fans can step into the boots of their favourite Premier League players and relive iconic moments from the 2023/24 season like never before. Powered by Rezzil’s groundbreaking Exar.live technology, Premier League Player brings a new level of realism, allowing fans to experience the thrill of Premier League football right from their headsets.
Getting closer to the Premier League As the first officially licensed Premier League VR game, this is your chance to step into the boot of your favourite players and teams, immersing yourself in an authentic, fully licensed football experience. With a range of exciting game modes suited to every skill level, here’s what awaits:
Moments Mode: From game-winning goals to last-minute drama, experience the heart-stopping moments of the Premier League 2023/24 season as if you were on the pitch.
Shot Stopper: Step into the gloves of a world-class goalkeeper and face off against some of the Premier League’s most formidable strikers.
Headers: Take your aerial game to new heights. Whether flying solo or competing head-to-head with others, master the art of the perfect header.
Free play & training drills: Sharpen your skills in solo practice or take on friends in competitive play.
The Sanctuary: Your space to share with friends, track progress and unlock new milestones. Celebrate your achievements, and reflect on the moments that make you a Premier League Player.
Community-driven development
Released in early access, Premier League Player reflects Rezzil’s commitment to community-driven development. By actively listening to feedback, Rezzil is dedicated to refining the game and ensuring it evolves into the most immersive and engaging football experience in VR. Regular updates will enhance gameplay and introduce new features, making the game feel fresh and exciting for every player.
Andy Etches, co-founder of Rezzil, said: “We’re incredibly proud to release Premier League Player on Meta Quest. It gives players a chance to experience the magic of the game firsthand. We know that not every player can be a Premier League legend, but in Premier League Player, everyone can live out the dream and feel what it’s like to be on a Premier League pitch.”
