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.”

Follow Terrible Influence on X/Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, Mark Cope on X/Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, as well as WatchMojo on X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates. 

About Mark Cope

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.”

LOS ANGELES – DECEMBER 3, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, released a brand-new update for its idle RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure. The latest update brings a new hero, growth element and limited-time event. 

Starting today, players can experience the new STR-attribute Debuffer, The Serpent Sin of Envy Diane. She is the third Legendary Diane to arrive in the game following Giant Girl Diane and Fighter Diane.The Serpent Sin of Envy Diane is obtainable by using Rate Up Summon Tickets or Diamonds until December 17. Players can also acquire “Purge” Zaratras through Rate Up Summon during the same period and unleash this VIT-attribute DPS’s power.

In addition, players can now earn Nightmare Trace when playing Nightmare Stages. This can be used at the Wandering Merchant Shop to purchase Gems, which can be equipped for Mystical Gem Box to get additional buffs, effects and power up characters. The Wandering Merchant’s Suspicious Missions event offers Nightmare Trace as a reward for clearing in-game missions. This new update expands stages to 6000 with story updates and Tower of Trials to 80F. Players can also challenge the Advent Battle Boss, Galland. 

Based on the global hit manga and anime ‘The Seven Deadly Sins’, the game welcomes players to an idle RPG world overflowing with epic adventures and fan-favorite characters from the franchise. Inspired by The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, the mobile RPG enjoyed by 60 million players around the globe, The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure offers an enjoyable gameplay experience featuring a variety of content, an easy-to-play One-Tap Draw system, as well the opportunity to collect and nurture beloved characters.

For more information on The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure, please be sure to stay tuned to the official website and official social channels (Facebook, Discord) for future updates.

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About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling: ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

Experience “Bloom” on February 18, 2025, with “Rage” Coming March 18, 2025 – PS5 Retail Preorders Now Available!

PARIS – Dec. 3, 2024 – DON’T NOD has just released an evocative new trailer for Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, developed by DON’T NOD Montréal. The two-part game promises a deeply immersive journey, with Part One (“Bloom”) launching on February 18, 2025, followed by Part Two (“Rage”) on March 18, 2025.

This latest trailer sheds a new light on events and characters of the game and introduces darker themes like adversity and conflict. It invites players and fans to piece together fragmented memories and offers the closest look yet at the supernatural mysteries that the Abyss presents. What is the Abyss and how will it change the lives of Swann and friends?

A physical PS5 version available for preorder

In partnership with Maximum Entertainment, a physical PlayStation 5 edition will be available in summer 2025. Players can preorder it now from participating retailers HERE.

Discover music from Milk & Bone

The track featured in the Abyss trailer is composed by Montréal duo Milk & Bone, who play a major role in the soundtrack of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage.

Additionally, check out their brand-new single, “FORGONE,” one of the licensed songs that will be part of the game’s soundtrack, among others. “FORGONE” will be released on December 6 on all popular music platforms.

“We’re so thrilled to be able to announce our collaboration with DON’T NOD for the original soundtrack of Lost Records. Scoring a narrative video game like this has always been a dream of ours, and we could not have ever hoped for a better partnership. As gamers and big fans of previous DON’T NOD games, it was such an honor to be able to infuse the game with our identity and to tap into our melancholic signature sound!”

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a narrative-driven adventure set over two timelines, following four high school girls who form lasting friendships over the summer, only to face a mysterious event that will change them forever. It releases on February 18 (“Bloom”) and March 18 (“Rage”) on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.

To be among the first to get news on Bloom & Rage, follow the Lost Records social media accounts on X, Instagram and TikTok. You can also visit our website and follow DON’T NOD on Facebook, X and Instagram.

About DON’T NOD

DON’T NOD is an independent French publisher and developer with studios in Paris and Montréal creating original narrative games in the adventure (Life is Strange^TM, Tell Me Why^TM, Twin Mirror^TM), RPG (Vampyr^TM, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden^TM), and action (Remember Me^TM) genres. The studio is internationally renowned for unique narrative experiences with engaging stories and characters and has worked with industry-leading publishers: Square Enix, Microsoft, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Focus Entertainment and Capcom. DON’T NOD creates and publishes its own IPs developed in-house such as Harmony: The Fall of Reverie^TM,  Jusant^TM and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage^TM, as well as using its knowledge and experience to collaborate with third-party developers whose editorial visions parallel the company’s own. 

DON’T NOD (ISIN code: FR0013331212 – ALDNE) is listed on Euronext Growth Paris.

About Maximum Entertainment

Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. A fully integrated group with a broad portfolio of content, the company emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity in its partnerships to produce the highest level of interactive entertainment. With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has joined forces with talented creators and renowned franchises around the globe to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment employs experienced professionals across the entire value chain of video games including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations. Visit Maximum Entertainment at www.maximument.com.

London, United Kingdom – Tuesday December 3rd  – Today publisher Chucklefish and independent developers Gaziter and Deadpan Games announce that Wildfrost will be coming to Xbox December 10th. Available to purchase and play on Xbox One, Series S/X, Microsoft Store, and available day 1 on Xbox and PC Games Pass.

Players will embark on an extraordinary journey across a stark, frozen landscape, in a quest to reclaim a world taken over by the Wildfrost. Armed with a dynamic deck of delightful companions and potent elemental items, players will navigate frosty peril, with only the small settlement of Snowdwell and its tenacious survivors standing against an unending winter. Success hinges on strategic prowess and adept deck-building in this epic battle to relinquish the icy grip of the Wildfrost.

As the adventure unfolds, players will have the opportunity to recruit cute, but brutal card companions, bestowing them with enchanting wobbly charms to bolster their abilities. After each expedition, return to Snowdwell to restore the town, unlock additional cards, and face new, exciting challenges and events. As a roguelike, there’s boundless replayability, offering a fresh adventure with every playthrough.

Wildfrost Features:

• A perfect mix of deckbuilding and adventure. Wildfrost lets players test card their battling skills as they fight to save the village of Snowdwell. 
• Multiple, unique  ‘leaders’ from a variety of different tribes at the beginning of each journey, each gifted with different randomised stats and skills.
• The ‘dynamic counter system’ to exploit foes and frosty monsters’ weaknesses.
• A compendium of cute card companions, elemental items and powerful charms to recruit and increase tactical options in battle.
• Endless replayability filled with challenges and a new Daily Run.
• Featuring fun jangly charm cameos from ‘Cult of the Lamb’, and ‘Celeste’

Wildfrost will be available in all its glacial glory December 10th 15:00 GMT/ 10:00 EST/ 7:00 PST, and playable in English, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Japanese, and Korean.

The Wildfrost website can be found here.

About Wildfrost

Developed in collaboration between Will Lewis (Programmer & Designer, Deadpan Games) and Asaf “Gaz” Gazit (Artist & Designer, Gaziter) Wildfrost is an exciting adventure game set in a world on the brink of destruction from the Wildfrost. Using deck-building tactics, you’ll head into the frost to battle through enemies to reach the mountain summit, banishing the Wildfrost and returning peace to the world.

About Chucklefish

Chucklefish is an independent game developer and publisher based in London, UK, with a love of charming pixel art and a drive to support and create amazing games. Since 2011, Chucklefish has developed its own games (Starbound and Wargroove) and supported indie developers to realise their own visions. They’ve published titles such as Risk of Rain, Stardew Valley, Timespinner, Pathway, Eastward, INMOST and Wildfrost. With their third in-house game – Witchbrook – in the works as well as many exciting projects from their publishing partners, Chucklefish have never been more proud to remain independent.

Grab the new “Salzwiesen Park,” “German Shorthaired Pointer,” and “Hunters’ Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack” DLCs at a discount for a limited time!

STOCKHOLM – Dec. 3, 2024 – Expansive Worlds, a creative division within Avalanche Studios Group, has released three new premium DLC packs for the immersive open-world hunting game theHunter: Call of the Wild today on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store. The “Salzwiesen Park,” “German Shorthaired Pointer,” and “Hunters’ Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack” DLCs are available for purchase individually, but players can grab all three new packs together at a discount with the “Winter Hunting Bundle,” available only until Jan. 31, 2025, for $15.99 (save 11%).

A free update is also available today, introducing two new “Great Ones” (the Pheasant and Red Fox) and a new dog skill customization feature that allows dog owners to combine the skills of two companions into one. The update also adds “Hunter Challenges”–daily and weekly goals that players can complete to earn in-game currency–and brings back photo challenges!

Salzwiesen Park

• Discover a Compact Hunting Experience: Journey to Schleswig-Holstein, near the border of northern Germany and Denmark. Experience the natural beauty of possibly one of the best waterfowl hunting spots in the world, offering a more contained biome packed with the same animal density and species diversity as larger reserves.
• Hunt New Small Game & “Great Ones”: Explore a vibrant salt marsh habitat teeming with 15 different species, including two new birds – the plump Gadwall and distinctive Ferruginous Duck – plus two new “Great Ones.”
• Hone Your Shooting Skills: Visit the new Clay Shooting Range and put your accuracy to the test while competing against friends.
• Unlock the GOPI 10G GRAND Shotgun: A versatile new weapon perfect for targeting small game and waterfowl, as well as clay shooting!
• Available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store for $6.99.

German Shorthaired Pointer

• A New Hunting Companion: Unlock your very own German Shorthaired Pointer, the third dog breed to be introduced to the game! On your command, this new companion will point you in the direction of your desired prey, helping track down animals faster.
• Train Your Expert Hunting Dog: With today’s free update, dog owners can customize their own unique hunting companion by enhancing one dog with the skills of two! For example, combine the skills of a Pointer and Retriever to train your dog to flush out birds and retrieve them after you’ve taken your shot. (Players must own a given dog breed to use its specific abilities.)
• Available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store for $5.99.

Hunters’ Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack

• Unlock Three New Rifles: Gear up with three new bolt-action rifles – the Vallgarda .375, Johansson .450, and Fors Elite .300. Each is tailored with different traits and compatible with a variety of scopes to engage targets with impressive accuracy.
• Designed by the Community: Every rifle in the “Hunters’ Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack” was chosen by the players, making this the first-ever DLC made in direct partnership with theHunter: Call of the Wild’s amazing community!
• Available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store for $4.99.

theHunter: Call of the Wild is available for 90% off on Steam as part of the Avalanche Studios Group publisher sale (“Avalanche Fest”). Players can also enjoy discounts on a wide selection of DLCs, including reserves, bundles, and weapon packs. Check out the sale here.

theHunter: Call of the Wild is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store. For more information, visit the game’s website, and join the community on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Discord.

About theHunter: Call of the Wild

theHunter: Call of the Wild offers the most immersive hunting experience ever created. Players can immerse themselves in the atmospheric single-player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends. Since its release in 2017, theHunter: Call of the Wild has grown to feature an incredibly diverse animal species roster across multiple unique reserves, and continues to actively engage millions of players. theHunter: Call of the Wild is available for Epic Games Store, Steam, Microsoft Store (including PC Game Pass), Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass, and PlayStation 4.

About Expansive Worlds

Expansive Worlds is a creative division within Avalanche Studios Group and a leading developer and publisher of outdoor games. Since 2007, Expansive Worlds has been devoted to delivering highly immersive outdoor gaming experiences for millions of players. It is best known for the long-standing and successful theHunter franchise, as well as the open-world fishing game Call of the Wild: The Angler. Expansive Worlds develops games using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast open worlds with endless creative possibilities. Learn more at www.avalanchestudios.com/divisions/expansive-worlds.

About Avalanche Studios Group

Avalanche Studios Group is a leading interactive entertainment company offering a wide range of games and live services from creative divisions Avalanche Studios, Expansive Worlds, and Systemic Reaction. Its portfolio includes the Just Cause franchise, theHunter: Call of the Wild, Generation Zero, Rage 2, Call of the Wild: The Angler, and the upcoming Contraband. Founded in 2003, Avalanche Studios Group draws from nearly two decades of open-world experience. All its games are developed using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast and dynamic worlds, full of emergent gameplay and endless creative possibilities. Learn more at www.avalanchestudios.com.

Available now for PC VR, Meta Quest, and PSVR2

Watford UK – 3rd of December — Award winning indie publisher Wired Productions and acclaimed developer Nosebleed Interactive are excited to announce a new update for Arcade Paradise VR, the retro-inspired arcade management simulator. This latest update introduces two brand-new game cabinets, expanding the arcade experience for players on PC VR, Meta Quest, and PSVR2.

Two Brand-New Cabinets included in Content Update
Bringing two new additions to the Arcade Paradise VR line-up, fans can now play up to 40+ unique cabinets offering further opportunities to customize your business. The two new cabinets include: 

• Cyber Drums: Got rhythm? Take your musical skills to the next level in this electrifying drumming experience. Rock your way to infamy as you pound out beats that make the crowd go wild! 
• Super Woodgal JR Ultra Ex Hyper-Deluxe: Everyone’s favourite lumber-jill is back in glorious 3D! Swing your mighty axe, whack the tree in style, and show the world your unparalleled wood-chopping prowess. 

Pricing and Availability 

Arcade Paradise VR is Out Now on PC VR, PS VR2, Meta Quest and Pico 4, priced at £15.99 / $19.99 / €19.99. Find out where to buy here.    

For more information, visit https://wiredproductions.com/games/arcade-paradise-vr/.

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: Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, Arcade Paradise VR, Tin Hearts, Martha Is Dead, The Falconeer, The Last Worker, and Deliver Us The Moon. Upcoming titles include Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Hotel Architect, DIG VR and KARMA: The Dark World.

Find @WiredP on YouTube, Discord, and Twitter/X or search Wired Productions on Google.   

About Nosebleed Interactive 

Nosebleed Interactive is a multi-award-winning independent developer based in Newcastle upon Tyne, in the heart of the North East of England. Nosebleed’s recent launches include: Vostok Inc., Arcade Paradise, and Arcade Paradise VR which have all released to critical acclaim.  

Fatshark releases its latest update alongside the highly anticipated launch on PlayStation 5

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, December 3, 2024. Fatshark just launched Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, its brutal co-op FPS set in the grim, dark universe of Warhammer 40,000, on PlayStation 5. This release is accompanied by the Grim Protocols free update, launching across all platforms: PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.

The PlayStation 5 version will contain all content and improvements made since the PC launch, and will be labeled PlayStation 5 Pro Enhanced. The game will be supporting:

• DualSense Haptic Feedback
• Frame rate of 60 FPS on a 4K resolution for PlayStation 5 Pro
• Performance mode (60FPS on a 1440p resolution) and Quality Mode (30FPS on a 4K resolution) for PlayStation 5

The Grim Protocols update introduces a new game mode, a new mission, new weapon families, a time-limited special event to celebrate the second anniversary of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, quality of life improvements and more. To celebrate the launch of Grim Protocols and Warhammer 40,00: Darktide’s second anniversary, the game is discounted at 50%, and its Imperial Edition and Imperial Edition upgrade DLC will be at 60% off.

The Grim Protocols free update features:

• New Endgame Mode – Havoc: Think you’ve mastered the threat over Tertium? Think again. Havoc is a new end-game experience that will test the resolve of the most seasoned operative. Be ready to face daunting challenges and earn new cosmetic rewards.
  • Tiered progression system: for Trust Level 30 players, featuring 40 increasingly difficult levels (Havoc Assignments) with unique modifiers and mutators.
  • Fluid Ranking System: Players need to beat each level to advance, with three attempts per level before demotion.
  • Rewards: Materials (Plasteel, Diamantine), Mastery XP , and weekly caches of extra Plasteel and Diamantine. New Havoc related penances will include cosmetic rewards, including a Moebian 53rd black set, frames, titles, and insignia.
• Three New Weapon Families: tear through waves of enemies by wielding the destructive might of the Two-Handed Force and Power Swords, and the Ogryn Heavy Stubber .
  • Two-Handed Power Sword (2 Marks) – Zealot: A massive, high-damage melee weapon with wide, sweeping attacks.
    • Marks: Munitorum Mk X Relic Blade, Munitorum Mk II Relic Blade
    • Unique Features:
      • Heat Activation Mechanic: Generates a heat gauge, building over time. Reaching the limit locks activation briefly (overheat mechanic).
      • Special Attack: Sprinting Heavy stab attack for unique engagement tactics.
  • Two-Handed Force Sword (2 Marks) – Psyker: A finesse-oriented weapon combining melee and psychic powers.
    • Marks: Covenant Mk VI Blaze Force Greatsword, Covenant Mk VIII Blaze Force Greatsword
    • Unique Features:
    • Force Cleave: Special attack releases a psychic cleave with scaling based on charge power (three stages).
    • Smooth Flow: Psyker’s psi-assisted techniques make the weapon feel lighter and more agile.
  • Heavy Stubber (3 Marks) – Ogryn: A heavy, precision-support firearm for Ogryns, blending suppressive fire with marksman capabilities that will keep the darkness at bay.
    • Marks: Krourk Mk IIa Heavy Stubber, Gorgonum Mk IIIa Heavy Stubber, Achlys Mk II Heavy Stubber
    • Unique Features:
      • Primary Fire: Heavy, slow automatic fire for suppressive roles.
      • Alt Fire: A more precise, single-shot mode for longer-range accuracy.
      • Flashlight: Included to assist in low-light environments.
• New Mission – Dark Communion: Return to the Carnival and explore its darkest corners. Steel yourself as you face hordes of cultists who will stop at nothing to achieve their dark communion.
• Anniversary Special Event: to celebrate the second anniversary of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, the game will host an event that will reward players with a unique weapon trinket.
• And more: including the expansion of the Penance progression track with new challenges and rewards, as well as quality of life improvements such as an extension of the Party Finder feature and idle animations to Stances.

About Fatshark®

Fatshark is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and was established in 2007. More than 100 experienced game developers are part of the independent developer, and we strive to create compelling interactive experiences. Apart from Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, the team has previously developed titles including Warhammer: Vermintide 2, Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide, Lead and Gold, Krater, and War of the Roses. For more information, visit www.fatsharkgames.com

About Games Workshop®

Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer®: Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniatures, novels, and model kits through more than 540 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.games-workshop.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including our publishing division ‘Black Library’ and our special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com.

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