Play Solo or with Friends as Barbie and Barbie Embark on a Fun Adventure to Revitalize the Malibu Waves Community Center

El Segundo, Calif. and London, UK (October 25, 2024) – Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, and Outright Games, the leading publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, today launched Barbie Project Friendship™, now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store.

Join Barbie “Malibu” Roberts and Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts as they team up to save the Malibu Waves Community Center with help from their friends and family. Along the way, unlock fabulous outfits, discover new areas of the community center, and participate in exciting activities. Enjoy both as a single-player experience or in two-player local co-op mode, where friends can tackle minigames together. Barbie Project Friendship includes various accessibility features, offering numerous difficulty levels for each minigame and an auto-win option, ensuring a great experience for Barbie fans of all ages and skill levels.

Developed with support from Ann Austen, producer and developer of numerous Barbie animated series and specials, including Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures, the game stays true to the charm of the series and includes all of Barbie’s best friends. The original English voice cast also returns to deliver an authentic experience, allowing fans to fully immerse themselves in the world of Barbie.

“We are excited that Barbie Project Friendship is now available on all major gaming platforms, letting kids jump into Barbie’s latest adventure,” said Erika Winterholler, Head of Business Development, Digital Gaming at Mattel. “With the local multiplayer options, friends and family can team up for the fun and celebrate the imagination and creativity that the brand represents.”

Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games, said, “With a touching and inspiring story, amazing support from the television series cast, and a strong focus on accessibility for younger players, Barbie Project Friendship offers something for fans of all ages. Fans can now dive into this heartwarming adventure, with gameplay that is welcoming and accessible to everyone.”

Since 1959, Barbie has inspired limitless potential in every girl. Countless children have imagined their own adventures, shaping their futures through play. As Barbie celebrates her 65th anniversary, the brand is celebrating its legacy of inspiring stories and shaping the future.

Purchase today to experience the fun and creativity of Barbie Project Friendship!

About Mattel      

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends™, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Matchbox®, Monster High®, MEGA® and Polly Pocket®, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us at mattel.com.  

About Outright Games 

Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on bringing quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved entertainment licenses globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favourites such as Peppa Pig: World Adventures with Hasbro, DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos with Warner, Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova and Paw Patrol: Grand Prix with Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy.

New Trailer and Gameplay Reveal arrive in time for Halloween

Oberhaching, Germany, October 24th 2024 – Developer Mehuman Games and publisher Toplitz Productions are excited to reveal its new gameplay trailer for its upcoming story-driven sandbox action adventure Vampire Dynasty in this year’s Indie Horror Showcase streaming event.

Hosted by the horror aficionados at DreadXP and presented in partnership with The Media Indie Exchange, horror fans get an updated look at the games open world exploration, fantasy horror action and a branching story set against the backdrop of the fictitious Balkan area of Sangavia. 

Playing as Dragos, the victim of a vampire attack, a character torn between his urge to satisfy his hunger for blood and his responsibility towards the people he swore to protect, players will need to navigate the complex relationship between friend or fiend as they try to find a place in a society where vampires are at the top of the food chain.

As a vampire endowed with ancient, mythical powers, you’ll wield dark magic and  supernatural influence as well as your keen combat skills to fend off relentless vampire hunters who threaten your eternal reign. Survival won’t just depend on brute strength, but on mastering your abilities to outsmart and overpower your enemies, ensuring your dominance over the living and undead alike.

Vampire Dynasty will be coming to PC in 2025.

To wishlist the game and find out more information on Vampire Dynasty head over to its official Steam page here.

Check out www.indiehorrorshowcase.com

About Mehuman Games

Mehuman Games is a team of nearly twenty professionals – from artists to gameplay designers to programmers. At the heart of this passionate group are members of the former Movie Games Lunarium – the studio responsible for the undeniably successful games Lust from Beyond and Lust for Darkness. Currently we are combining our passion for telling unique stories with the latest technological solutions of the Unreal 5 engine to venture into the opportunities of combining epic storytelling with open world sandbox gameplay. 

About Toplitz Productions

The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

Uncover paranormal activity and beyond, working for the infamous shadowy SCP Foundation

Vilnius, Lithuania – October 25th, 2024 – Indie games publisher Nordcurrent Labs, in partnership with developer Misfit Village, has today announced that the hotly anticipated first-person psychological thriller investigation game Go Home Annie will be launching on PC via Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store on December 3rd, 2024, and later next year on console. During the Indie Horror showcase, a new trailer has been released, introducing the shadowy paranormal investigation outfit, the SCP Foundation, and the metaphysical mysteries they seek to answer, which go beyond human comprehension.

In Go Home Annie you assume the role of Annie, a low-level employee of the SCP Foundation, a covert organization meant to secure and contain anomalous entities and protect the general public from them. Working for the SCP’s Replication Division, you’re tasked with testing artificially developed paranormal events. You’ll have to solve puzzles, converse with strange entities, and explore multiple paths to untangle the secrets behind the SCP’s Replication Division.

Why has an organization with the motto “Secure, Contain, Protect” created a division for replicating paranormal events and anomalous entities? Why are you tasked with repeatedly testing the same replicas, with a seemingly never changing outcome? You will need to make drastic decisions to uncover your true purpose and alter the course of your fate.

“Go Home Annie is our love letter to all things paranormal and SCP Foundation related across the internet, media and beyond”, said Mladen Bošnjak, Creative Director at Misfit Village. “Go Home Annie intimately puts players straight into the heart of the action – it’s intense, creepy, and has you question reality and what you really know. Are you ready to uncover the secrets behind the mysterious SCP Foundation?”

“We are thrilled to announce the launch date of Go Home Annie and bring this spectral experience to psychological thriller fans across the world”, said Andrius Mackevičius, Head of Publishing at Nordcurrent Labs. “The horror community has been incredibly supportive in the game’s development and we believe it will resonate with players worldwide. Whether you’re into horror, SCP Foundation, or psychological thriller games, there’s an opportunity for everyone to enjoy in Go Home Annie.”

Game’s features:

• Twisted gameplay mechanics: Utilize existing and original anomalies to solve puzzles and navigate levels.
• Explore every corner of the mysterious facility: from terrifying experiments to loose subjects, no place in the Replication Division is completely safe.

An original take on the SCP Universe: If you’re familiar with the stories of the SCP Foundation, you might find Go Home Annie has made surprising changes to them. Besides the most popular ones, you will meet and interact with many hidden gems of the SCP Foundation Wiki.

Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1939100/Go_Home_Annie_An_SCP_Game/

About Misfit Village: Misfit Village is an indie game development studio based in Croatia with a track record of several games released for PC, VR, and mobile since 2015. Fostering a particular penchant for horror, their latest creation is Go Home Annie – an SCP horror title coming soon to PC and consoles.

About Nordcurrent Labs:

Nordcurrent Labs is the PC and console publishing label of the Nordcurrent Group. Its mission is to empower talented video game developers and bring creative and ambitious multiplatform games to the worldwide gaming community. Established in 2002 in Vilnius, Lithuania, the Norcurrent Group is an international publisher and developer of casual games for smartphones, tablets, and PC/Mac. With headquarters in Lithuania and development studios in Vilnius, Gothenburg, Dnipro, and Warsaw, the Nordcurrent Group employs over 300 game industry professionals and has developed over 50 games for various platforms, achieving over 500 million downloads worldwide.

Australia – October 25, 2024 – Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, announced the upcoming release of Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5 CUDIMMs, compatible with Intel’s new 800-series chipset (formerly codenamed Arrow Lake). Intel’s 800-series chipset is the first platform to utilize Clock Drivers on CUDIMMs (Clocked Unbuffered Dual Inline Memory Modules). At 6400MT/s DDR5, JEDEC mandates the inclusion of a Client Clock Driver (CKD) on UDIMMs and SODIMMs. This component buffers and redrives the clock signal from the processor, enhancing signal integrity to the module. To distinguish these advanced modules from standard DDR5 UDIMMs and SODIMMs, JEDEC has designated them as CUDIMMs and CSODIMMs, respectively.

Kingston FURY Renegade RGB and non-RGB CUDIMM modules start at an overclocked speed of 8400MT/s and are available as 24GB single modules and 48GB dual channel kits. Since CUDIMMs and UDIMMs share the same 288-pin connector, Kingston FURY UDIMMs with XMP and EXPO profiles are also compatible with Intel 800-series motherboards. However, it’s recommended to verify compatibility through the motherboard manufacturer’s QVL (Qualified Vendor List) or by checking the Kingston Configurator for supported speeds and capacities.

“Our new 8400MT/s CUDIMM modules have been thoroughly tested, qualified by the top motherboard manufacturers, and Intel XMP certified on the new Intel Z890 motherboards with Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors,” says Kingston. “The introduction of overclockable DDR5 CUDIMM modules allows us to reach a broader range of professionals who demand top-tier performance and want to push the limits of their systems without compromising signal integrity.”

Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5 CUDIMMs will begin shipping in December. For more information visit kingston.com.

About Kingston Technology

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. To learn more about Kingston Technology and our “Built on Commitment” vision, visit Kingston.com.

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The Viral Japanese Music Sensation Will Be Lighting Up Over 30 Cities Across The World

Sydney, Australia (October 25, 2024) – Crunchyroll, the global brand for anime, is announcing today that iconic Japanese vocalist Ado will embark on her second world tour, Ado WORLD TOUR 2025 “Hibana” Powered by Crunchyroll, reaching even more fans worldwide next year.

Ado WORLD TOUR 2025 “Hibana” Powered by Crunchyroll is gearing up to be one of the biggest world tours ever organized by a Japanese artist, a strong follow up to her first-ever, sold-out world tour this year, “Wish” Powered by Crunchyroll. Starting at Tokyo’s iconic Saitama Super Arena next April, Ado will light up over 30 cities worldwide before closing out in Honolulu, Hawaii next August.

“If my first world tour embodied my ‘Wish,’ then my second will ignite the spark I want to light in the world,” said Ado. “I named this tour ‘Hibana,’ meaning ‘spark’ in Japanese, to carry my heritage with me on this journey. I aim to show my growth since the ‘Wish’ tour and deliver my best performances yet.”

Known both for her vibrant voice and her mysterious identity, Ado has captured hearts in Japan and global audiences alike. Her vocals can be heard coloring the soundtracks of SPY x FAMILY and ONE PIECE FILM: RED, of which “New Genesis”, the film’s title track, peaked at #1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart and Apple Music’s Top 100: Global Chart.

A special presale for Crunchyroll fans will open on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. The presale code will be available on Crunchyroll News. General onsale will be Nov 22, 2024 for all markets. Further details on ticket sales, including details on presale timing for each available market, will be available on the official tour website.

Tour website: https://sp.universal-music.co.jp/ado/hibana/

“Hibana” Powered by Crunchyroll Tour Schedule:

Full Quote by Ado

“Hibana” – I originally had an idea of naming this tour “Spark.”

To start a revolution can also be expressed as “ Spark a Revolution,” and the word “spark” is also often used in contexts like “light a fire,” “start a fire” and “provoke something.”

If my 1st world tour was my “Wish,” my next step is to light a fire in the world as someone from Japan.  Hot as a spark of fire, even if it’s small, I want to be the inspiration to start something big. “Hibana” is a Japanese word for “Spark.” I want to bring my Japanese heritage on the road with me so I named this tour “Hibana,” in Japanese.

I hope to show everyone around the world my growth since the “Wish” tour and bring you the best live performance.

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.

About Ado

Ado, a 22-year-old Utaite, a Japanese term for someone covering Vocaloid songs with their real voice, became a mainstream name via her 2020 major label debut “Usseewa.” The song topped multiple charts in the country, garnered millions of YouTube views and cemented itself as a defining number of the early 2020s. Her highly anticipated first album, Kyougen (2022), also went on to debut at #1 on multiple domestic charts and became a long-running hit.

Also in 2022, she lent her voice to the world-renowned anime film “ONE PIECE FILM RED,” singing a total of seven songs, including the theme song “New Genesis” which topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart for six consecutive weeks. It also became the first ever Japanese song to reach the #1 position on Apple Music’s Top 100: Global Chart.

2024 saw Ado in a series of live activities such as her SOLD OUT first world tour Ado THE FIRST WORLD TOUR “Wish”, Ado SPECIAL LIVE 2024 “Shinzou” at Japan National Stadium, where she was the first female artist ever to perform at the venue, and Ado JAPAN LIVE TOUR 2024 “Profile of Mona Lisa”.

Following the release of her latest studio album Zanmu in July 2024, Ado keeps attracting further attention with many exciting new releases lined up as well as her performance at the opening ceremony of Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai in April. She has accomplished a lot in a short time, but she still continues to chase her dreams as she embarks on another adventure, Ado WORLD TOUR 2025 “Hibana” in Spring/Summer 2025, one of the largest world tours in history by a Japanese artist.

The East Coast’s most-attended tabletop gaming event returns to Pennsylvania this December

PHILADELPHIA – Oct. 24, 2024 – Show organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade have revealed the first panel and event schedule for PAX Unplugged 2024, the East Coast’s most-attended tabletop gaming event, ahead of its return to the Pennsylvania Convention Center from Friday, Dec. 6, through Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024.

Kickstart PAX’s 20th-anniversary celebration on Friday, Dec. 6 with a keynote speech from Elizabeth Hargrave, Game Designer of the award-winning title Wingspan. The keynote is part of a stacked lineup with panels featuring fan-favorite internet personalities and game developers.

This year’s schedule features three full days of panels, with Critical Role’s Matthew Mercer and Ashley Johnson offering a first look at the upcoming TTRPG Daggerheart. Hear from the team publishing a lost tabletop game from a legendary sci-fi author in “Kurt Vonnegut’s GHQ: The Lost Board Game” on Friday at 4:30 pm in the Kelpie Theatre. Former NFL player Johnny Stanton and former professional fighter Tank Tolman will talk about how to join disparate enthusiast worlds in “Athletes in Tabletop: Walking the Jock/Nerd Binary” on Saturday at 10:30 am in the Kelpie Theatre, with more announcements anticipated before the show kicks off. 

The fun continues on Friday and Saturday nights, with the latest live edition of Acquisitions Inc., the long-running Penny Arcade Dungeons & Dragons show full of surprises and ornate costumes from the players on stage. Saturday night will also feature the first concert in PAX Unplugged history, headlined by Jonathan “JoCo” Coulton (“Still Alive” from Portal, The Spongebob Musical, “Code Monkey”, and more), alongside long-running comedy music duo Paul and Storm performing live.

Illustrious tabletop game developers and publishers also take over the show floor including Games Workshop (Warhammer), Dice Throne (Marvel), Ravensburger (Disney Lorcana), CATAN Studio (CATAN), and R.Talsorian Games (Cyberpunk franchise). Check out a curated selection of up-and-coming titles as part of the PAX Rising Showcase. 

Round out the weekend and experience Classic Cardboard, a collection of renowned board games attendees can play together. Witness high-stakes gaming tournaments including the Omegathon, a weekend-long tournament featuring multiple games. Newcomers to the tabletop gaming world can visit the Learn & Play area, led by a group of the industry’s biggest names. 

“PAX Unplugged is the perfect end to a year of great shows, and there’s so much to do and see this year,” said Jerry Holkins, co-founder of PAX, Penny Arcade, and the Child’s Play Charity.  “I’m glad we have the rest of the press release, because it would be hard to fit it all here in the quote.” 

Attendees can purchase three-day badges for $91 (almost sold out), and pick up single-day badges for $43 each. Families can pick up Sunday Kids Day badges for children aged 7-12, for $14 each.

Media and content creators can apply for a media badge here before registration closes on Thursday, Oct. 31. 

About PAX

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

About ReedPop

ReedPop is a boutique group within RX – one of the world’s leading events organizers. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events across the globe as well as a full service digital content provider and media company. Delivering once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences curated specifically for localized audiences, ReedPop currently features events in North America and Europe, including: New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, and Unplugged, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), Star Wars Celebration, MCM Comic Con, Eurogamer Expo (EGX), Star Trek Missions and more. In addition to organizing and managing events, ReedPop also runs and operates the Gamer Network and its portfolio of leading gaming websites including Eurogamer, Rock Paper Shotgun and GamesIndustry.Biz. The staff at ReedPop are a fan-based, globally focused group of professionals that are uniquely qualified to build and serve the communities with whom they share a common passion.

About Penny Arcade

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

Enter a world of fists, fury, and friendship on PC and consoles

SHENZHEN, China – Oct. 24, 2024 – The World of Kungfu: Dragon and Eagle, the multi-route wuxia RPG set in the chaotic times of ancient China from developer ChillyRoom, begins its journey towards martial arts mastery with its 1.0 launch out of Early Access on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch today.

Raise a kung fu novice into a fully fledgling fighter on a dynamic journey where every encounter cultivates excellence. Recruit talented locals and off-the-wall oddballs to accompany the young warrior through an expansive story with branching plotlines. Interact with rival clans and other hit-hungry foes while forming new alliances and bitter enemies across the land.

Embody the spirit of adventure and deliver the deadly arts of inner and outer kung fu. Unleash crazy combos, precise strikes, and destructive critical hits against fearsome rivals and enigmatic enemies in grid-based, turn-based battles. Employ the efficient auto-battle system at will to streamline combat for a more lore-focused experience and spend more time with memorable characters.

Explore a world filled with diverse biomes ranging from ancient ruins, bustling cities, and snow-capped mountains based on historically accurate Chinese locations. Fulfill the destiny of a kung fu legend in training and experience an unforgettable adventure with more than 10 different endings. 

“The World of Kungfu: Dragon and Eagle is the ultimate culmination of rich history, kung fu action, and traditional turn-based RPGs,” said Zeyang Li, CEO, ChillyRoom. “We are excited to finally deliver this martial arts epic, a timeless tale of transformation from an unsure novice to a mature and confident master.”

The World of Kungfu: Dragon and Eagle is available in 1.0 on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch with full English localization today. 

For more information, visit ChillyRoom’s official website, join the community on Twitter, Instagram, and Discord, and search #TheWorldofKungfu on social media.

About ChillyRoom

ChillyRoom consists of a passionate team of indie game developers, striving to create interesting games and support talented individuals from the Chinese game industry. They’re best known for their popular mobile games, most notably including Soul Knight, a pixel action shoot’em up with 200 million downloads worldwide. ChillyRoom believes in nurturing the individual creative visions of its developers to foster a positive creative environment and produce the best products possible.

For more information, please visit the official website.

Develop new tactics with the arrival of fresh gear and abilities in paid DLC, alongside a free update packed with bonus content

LOS ANGELES (Oct. 24, 2024) – Publisher Good Shepherd Entertainment (Monster Train) and developers LEAP Game Studios (Tunche) and Tiny Ghoul have officially brought the first paid DLC for Dicefolk, the tactical roguelike praised for its inventive blend of dice-based combat with monster-catching mechanics, to Nintendo Switch today. The new content, dubbed Will Chimeras Pack, is available on the Nintendo eShop for $10.50 AUD | $6.99 USD along with a sizable free update (https://ec.nintendo.com/AU/en/aocs/70050000051209).

The Will Chimeras Pack boasts 21 all-new, spellcasting chimeras, the magical beasts at the heart of Dicefolk’s innovative combat. Alongside these powerful new allies, discover the Will Talisman, an ancient relic infused with the essence of forgotten sorcery that’s capable of taming the elusive, mana-wielding chimeras debuting in the Will Chimeras Pack. These chimeras’ mana abilities add an entirely new layer to combat, shaking up the existing meta of Dicefolk’s satisfying reimagining of turn-based monster battling.
 
That’s just the beginning, though. Equip your chimeras with Will Chimeras Pack’s 10 brand-new, enchanted pieces of equipment to gain even more strategic possibilities in battle. Experiment with matchups to discover incredible combinations to make your party an unstoppable force on the battlefield. With these newfound powers, Dicefolk’s strategic opportunities vastly deepen, making the fight to defeat a malevolent sorcerer even more satisfying.
 
Coinciding with the Will Chimeras Pack’s release, Dicefolk will also offer a free update to Switch players including:

• The new Special Mode, which offers 13 distinct challenges with unique modifiers
• 70+ new equipment items, including two new Relics
• Four new bosses to defeat
• The Fortune Talisman, which contains all Chimeras offered by other Talismans
• Various fixes and quality of life improvements

Begin your quest in Dicefolk as a Chimera Summoner in a world on the brink of extinction thanks to the evil sorcerer, Salem. As Alea, a young Dicefolk hero, you encounter myriads of formidable creatures to choose from to join your group with the magic of your dice. Cultivate connections and recruit your favorite companions. Keep in mind all of your chimeras’ abilities to fully utilize your team’s strengths to defeat Salem and free your land from his grasp. With over 100 creatures and items to collect, the bounds of possibility feel endless.

Stay up to date on everything Dicefolk by following Good Shepherd Entertainment on Twitter @GoodShepherdEnt and the official Dicefolk Twitter @dicefolk.

About Good Shepherd Entertainment

Good Shepherd Entertainment is an award-winning independent game publisher based in the Netherlands. The company has built a robust global footprint, shepherding talented development teams to create impactful games that innovate, challenge, and – most importantly – entertain. We’ve done this by pairing creators with writers, musicians and IP powerhouses and through strategic partnerships with some of the industry’s most notable names, including Devolver Digital, Croteam and Perfect World. In addition to the acclaimed Monster Train and John Wick Hex, GSE’s selection of titles includes Hellboy Web of Wyrd, Showgunners, Phantom Doctrine, the Transport Fever series, and the Hard West series. For more information, visit www.GoodShepherd.games

Haunted Vehicles and Supernatural Creatures Plague the Streets of Los Santos – Plus, 2X GTA$ and RP on Freemode Events and Challenges, Latest Community Challenge Rewards, and More

The Halloween-inspired commotion in Los Santos is spreading. More mayhem is appearing around every corner, with haunted vehicles and supernatural creatures now roaming the streets. Confront chaos in Halloween Deathmatches, don more spooky masks, and boost your earnings in Freemode Events and Challenges.

Plus, claim the Purple Glow and Green Glow Skeleton Onesies from the North Yankton Nightmare Community Challenge, and you can now create your own zombie encounters with undead additions to the GTA Online Survival Creator. Brace yourself for the seasonally strange occurrences to reach new heights as the UFO sighting stories give way to tales of full-blown extraterrestrial abduction.

Community Challenge Rewards

Having successfully banished more than 800 million zombies in the North Yankton Nightmare Community Challenge the GTA Online community has unlocked the Purple Glow and Green Glow Skeleton Onesies — along with the Orange Glow Skeleton Onesie and the Red Hooded Skull Mask initially awarded last week. Claim these ghoulish rewards by logging in any time this week.

Experiment with the undead in your own custom GTA Online Jobs as Zombie pedestrians are now available in the Survival Creator to create your own wave-based horrors. Make sure to use the tag #CommunitySeries when publishing your Jobs for the chance to be featured in a future Community Series.

Get the Green Flaming Skull Mask

Play GTA Online anytime before October 30 to claim the rare Green Flaming Skull Mask.

2X GTA$ and RP on Freemode Events and Challenges

Even during spooky season, Southern San Andreas remains a playground for adrenaline cravers. See if you can pop the Longest Wheelie on an LCC Sanctus (Motorcycle), become the powerful Beast and evade capture in Hunt the Beast, or take on a number of other regularly occurring Freemode Events and Challenges to earn 2X GTA$ and RP.

2X GTA$ and RP on Halloween Deathmatches

Face the turmoil of a fast-spreading infection, navigate a labyrinth crawling with masked gunmen, and drain the life from your foes in three thrilling Halloween Deathmatches: Drop Dead, Damned and Lost, and Suck It Up to earn Double Rewards for your bravery.

Plus, win two Deathmatches to complete the Weekly Challenge and receive the Tan Demon Goat Mask and GTA$100,000.

Bonuses on G’s Cache and Armored Trucks

Collect packages of contraband in G’s Cache and make off with 2X GTA$ and RP along with ammo and snacks. Or seize corporate security transports filled with cash in Armored Truck robberies for 2X GTA$.

Día de Muertos Masks and Tee
Join the ongoing celebration in GTA Online with two new festive masks — the Romance Calaca Mask and the Floral Calaca Mask — and the Día de Muertos Tee. If you missed out last week, you still have a chance to grab the Maritime Calaca Mask and Royal Calaca Mask — all available just by playing GTA Online anytime through November 6.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom

Visit the Premium Deluxe Motorsport showroom to explore Simeon’s latest offerings:

• Enus Cognoscenti Cabrio (Coupe)
• Dundreary Landstalker XL (SUV)
• Benefactor XLS (SUV)
• Hijak Ruston (Sports)
• LCC Sanctus (Motorcycle, 30% off)

Luxury Autos Showroom

Check out the Luxury Autos showroom this week, where the Benefactor Vorschlaghammer (Sedan) and Fathom FR36 (Coupe) are on display and available for purchase.

Other Vehicle Offerings This Week
Premium Test Ride (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only): Imponte Arbiter GT (Muscle)

Prize Ride: Übermacht Rhinehart (Sedan), awarded to players who win a Race in the LS Car Meet Series for two days in a row.

On the Test Track: Pfister Comet SR (Sports, 30% off), Vapid Blade (Muscle), and Invetero Coquette (Sports)

The Lucky Wheel: Invetero Coquette Classic (Sports Classic) and other exciting prizes.

Halloween Discounts and More…

Enjoy 30% off a range of vehicles, plus get free Skull Tattoos and Sugar Skull Face Paints.

• Skull Tattoos – FREE
• Sugar Skull Face Paints – FREE
• Albany Fränken Stange (Sports Classic) – 30% off 
• Declasse Tornado Rat Rod (Sports Classic) – 30% off 
• LCC Sanctus (Motorcycle) – 30% off 
• Chariot Romero Hearse (Sedan) – 30% off 
• Albany Lurcher (Muscle) – 30% off
• Albany Brigham (Muscle) – 30% off
• Truffade Adder (Super) – 30% off
• Pfister Comet SR (Sports) – 30% off
• Vapid Clique Wagon (Muscle) – 30% off
• Pegassi Infernus Classic (Sports Classic) – 30% off

Gun Van Inventory and Discounts

Pool Cue | Railgun (30% off for GTA+ Members) | Gusenberg Sweeper | Musket | Heavy Sniper | Advanced Rifle | Service Carbine (30% off) | Grenades | Pipe Bombs | Proximity Mines | Armor

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In addition to receiving the Mummy Outfit for playing the new Ludendorff Cemetery Survival mode, GTA+ Members can claim a free HVY Nightshark (Off-Road) with limited-time Skulls livery at The Vinewood Car Club, and much more.

GTA+ also gets you monthly GTA$ deposits into your Maze Bank account, access to a library of classic Rockstar Games titles in the GTA+ Games Library, and much more.

Visit the GTA+ website for full details.

Take on the Seven Heroes and Embark on your Generation-Spanning Adventure

SYDNEY (Oct. 25, 2024) – Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, a full 3D remake of the hit RPG that sold more than 1 million copies upon its 1993 release in Japan, is now available on Nintendo Switch^™, PlayStation^®5 (PS5^®), PlayStation^®4 (PS4^®) and PC via Steam^®. Starting today, players can embark on an epic standalone adventure that will span multiple generations as they build and protect their empire while contending with the fearsome Seven Heroes in snappy yet strategic turn-based battles.

“Emperors around the world: it’s time to engage in battle. I’m sure you all come from different walks of life, but you all share the same determination to throw everything you have into making the Empire and its people happy. It’s because of this you were chosen to become the Emperor. The path of the Emperor is a difficult one, and at times you may feel heartbroken in the face of hopeless battles. When you think you can’t stand up again, remember the Emperors throughout the world who will continue to push forward, fighting for your name and honor. The path of the Emperor never ends, and so you, too, must rise and avenge yourself. After overcoming countless difficulties, the Seven Heroes who await you will surely welcome you with open arms. No doubt they will honor your arrival and stand against you with all their strength, and so I wish godspeed to every Emperor.

“‘Make way for Their Imperial Majesty! Their Grace shall lead our forces to glorious victory!’“

–Akitoshi Kawazu, SaGa Franchise General Director

“Today, we’ve launched Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven.

“Over the past three years that I’ve worked on this project, I’ve come to realize once again the greatness of the original Romancing SaGa 2’s staff, starting with Akitoshi Kawazu. Creating an experience that weaves together thousands of years of history, where the throne is passed down from one Emperor to the next, all to defeat the Seven Heroes… My hat goes off to them for devising this unique narrative, especially during a time when classic and traditional RPGs were at their prime.

“Every day during development, we’d discuss as a team how to make Revenge of the Seven more compelling for modern audiences and how to convey this to the world. I’m a little sad for those days to be over, but I’m also very excited that our game is finally ready for players to enjoy. We put everything we had into this title, and we hope that as many people as possible will play it. I hope that today marks a big step towards a new future for Romancing SaGa.”

– Shinichi Tatsuke, Producer

In Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, players will embark on a generation-spanning adventure to expand their empire while fending off the threat of the Seven Heroes. With the Free-Form Scenario system, the player’s choices will impact the story’s development, including who inherits the imperial throne with each successive generation. Developed by the team behind the 2020 Trials of Mana remake, this ground-up remake and standalone story will feature modern visuals, reworked strategic gameplay and various other enhancements that will delight longtime SaGa fans and newcomers alike, including the ability to switch between the classic soundtrack and a newly rearranged version, plus difficulty level options that can be adjusted at any point.

Those interested in getting their feet wet before purchasing the game can still download the Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven demo on all platforms. In it, players step into the shoes of Emperor Leon alongside his second son Prince Gerard. The pair and their retinue attempt to subdue Kzinssie, one of the Seven Heroes, setting the stage for the multi-generation story to unfold. Progress from the demo will carry over to the full game on that corresponding platform.

Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven is available now for Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4 and PC via Steam. A free demo is also available for download on all platforms. For more information, visit:  https://www.romancingsaga2.com/.

About the SaGa Series

SaGa is a series of revolutionary role-playing games (RPG), created by legendary game developer Akitoshi Kawazu (FINAL FANTASY, FINAL FANTASY II, SaGa Frontier). Since THE FINAL FANTASY LEGEND was released in 1990 for the Game Boy, the series has expanded with several additional entries across numerous platforms. Other SaGa franchise regulars include illustrator Tomomi Kobayashi, who has given the series its own unique style, and composer Kenji Ito (Mana series). Although the SaGa franchise shares its roots with FINAL FANTASY, the SaGa series has always incorporated revolutionary and challenging gameplay mechanics, such as player choice, branching storylines and implementing characters with wildly different playstyles, setting it apart from other JRPG series. A full HD-remake of Romancing SaGa 2, the hit RPG that sold more than 1 million copies upon its 1993 release in Japan, is now available for Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4 and PC via Steam.

About Square Enix, Inc.

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY™, which has sold over 195 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST™, which has sold over 91 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS™. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

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