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

GTA+ 

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.

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

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Developer Three Bees set to unveil new details about the upcoming sequel to its award-winning coming-of-age adventure game

PHILADELPHIA – Oct. 24, 2024 – Perfect Tides: Station to Station, the coming-of-age point n’ click narrative adventure sequel to award-winning title Perfect Tides, debuts a new trailer at the Dames4Games Showcase today. 

Developer Three Bees founder Meredith Gran, creator of the popular Octopus Pie webcomic read by hundreds of thousands, invites fans to experience the momentum and whiplash of young adulthood through the next chapter of Mara Whitefish’s life on PC and Mac via Steam in 2025.

It’s 2003 at the dawn of the 21st century, and 18-year-old Mara has left her small island hometown to pursue college as an aspiring writer in the big city. Navigate the next year of her life through four seasonal acts and more than 60 distinct environments to discover. 

Nurture (or neglect!) relationships with friends and romantic partners while balancing school work, personal writing goals, new opportunities, and the city’s bustling mass transit system. Explore branching plotlines while collecting items and information through conversation and experiences to further Mara’s understanding of topics. Take this knowledge and synthesize impressive, insightful essays — or overwrought duds — to foster her writing experience.

Every planned meeting and chance encounter will leave Mara with a new perspective, making her previous attempts at writing – and her own memories of childhood – feel more distant and sometimes even embarrassing. Help her find her place in the world by growing as a writer, becoming a better friend, or devolving into boredom and loneliness.

“Perfect Tides: Station to Station brings out the angsty young adult in us all,” explains Meredith Gran, Founder, Three Bees. “There will be times where players will feel lost, excited, self-conscious, euphoric, and so much more through Mara’s experiences.”

Perfect Tides: Station to Station will launch on PC and Mac via Steam in 2025. For more information, please visit the official website, follow the team on Twitter/X, join the community on Discord, and search #PerfectTides on all social media platforms.

About Three Bees

Three Bees is an independent game development studio founded by cartoonist and animator Meredith Gran. From 2007-2017, Meredith wrote and illustrated the webcomic popular Octopus Pie, amassing more than 100,000 readers over its 10-year run. 

In 2022 Three Bees released its first title, Perfect Tides, a conduit for explorations of time, love and sexuality, creative drive, and the buried past. Its next title, Perfect Tides: Station to Station, is currently in development. It further meditates on the early years of adulthood, of moments both scarring and sublime.

Monster DNA, developed by CH757 and KEY, will be showcased during Steam Scream Fest.

London, UK – October 24 2024 – Prepare for terrors beyond your wildest imaginations – or indeed, terrors entirely from your imagination in Monster DNA, an upcoming Psychological Horror title developed by CH757 and Key, and published by Super Rare Originals.

First revealed during today’s Indie Horror Showcase, Monster DNA is a single-player psychological horror game where you create deadly monsters and abominations for mysterious clients. But beware… your work might be the death of you. In this twisted lab, survival depends on your wits. One wrong move, and you could perish to your own creations.

This man-made monstrosity will be launching on PC in 2025, but you don’t need to wait long to conduct your first diabolical experiment  of creating horrifying life with your own hands. Monster DNA will be participating in Steam Scream fest – Steam’s annual spooky celebration – taking place from October 28 to November 4, where they’ll be showcasing the game’s first demo.

And if you can’t even wait that long, we have even better news – you can play that demo for yourself right now via Steam.

Prepare to face not only the horrors of your own creations, but the consequences of creation – As you wrestle not only with your mysterious clients’ demands, but the very morality of creating such monsters.

In this fully immersive single-player experience, each and every playthrough has its own unpredictable tension, as you fight to avoid falling prey to your own creations. To add to the horror, you will be constantly working to meet each client’s unique challenges and motivations – keeping you on your toes at every step of your monster-birthing journey. 

Originally launched as an itch.io title, Monster DNA launches as a vastly more substantial title in 2025 – featuring all-new spine-tingling content and bone-chilling game mechanics.

Features:

• Diverse Creations: Discover over 30 unique monsters, each with different combinations of traits and abilities. 
• Extensive Modification: Take control of your creations with body modification options. Alter both their appearance and abilities to make sure your clients are getting what they pay for. 
• Stay Alert: Keep your monsters under control using the safety precautions; or your own creation could be your demise.
• Varied Playthrough: Each session offers different client demands, challenging you to adapt your strategy to satisfy each new request.
• Bigger Than Ever: Monster DNA will be greatly improved over the original itch.io release – including all-new content and game mechanics.

Monster DNA will be launching for PC in 2025. In the meantime, you can download the demo on Steam right now, and be sure to tune in to Steam Scream Fest from October 28 to November 4!

About Super Rare Games

Super Rare Games strives to be the indie’s best friend. Defined by that mission, we are both a wholly original publisher as well as a publisher of limited physical content for the Nintendo Switch™. We operate alongside our partners to bring the most exclusive offering of the very best indie games to collectors worldwide. From the packaging of the products to opening the limited edition trading cards, we aim to provide gamers with the purest experience. As we continue to expand our collection of games, we hope you join us and grow yours too. You can find out more on the Super Rare Games website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.

About CH757 and Key

CH757 and Key form the creative duo behind Monster DNA. They had previously collaborated together on Fred’s Cereal Company and Billy’s Game Show, both known for their unique, freaky horror style. Monster DNA was born from a simple question: “Where do all those horror game monsters come from?” With a high demand for monsters, they envisioned a company responsible for creating and supplying them.
The project began as a 2D game, as creating and merging monsters seemed more possible in that format. However, it eventually evolved into the 3D version known today. The game’s visuals are inspired by Monsters, Inc., That’s Not My Neighbor, and a touch of Rick and Morty, blending dark humor with distinctive freaky monster designs.

LOVE ETERNAL, the unconventional horror platformer about escaping the domain of a selfish god from developer brlka and publisher Ysbryd Games (WORLD OF HORROR, VA-11 Hall-A), leaps into the Indie Horror Showcase with a new trailer today.

LOVE ETERNAL will reveal ancient secrets on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5|4 in 2025.

Take control of a troubled teen named Maya, who must run, jump, and bend gravity to escape the forsaken deity who has ripped you across dimensions away from your family. Search for a way out of the perilous echo-filled castle, and confront Maya’s captor… or become consigned to eternity in this prison.

Navigate castle chambers housing dangerous spikes, lasers, and endless chasms, all of which could spell certain death for small beings like Maya. Make precise leaps and bounds, flipping gravity with Maya’s will to find safe ground in each chamber’s twisted puzzles.

Face nightmarish scenes from the warped minds of other kidnapped victims who have lain too long in this god’s confines. Brave forlorn cityscapes, eerie Iron Age structures, and uncanny approximations of Maya’s home. Encounter monolithic sculptures and monstrous representations of family members as Maya inches ever closer to revealing the deity’s intentions.

LOVE ETERNAL willleap onto PCs via Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5|4 in 2025 with English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Spanish, and Russian language support.

About Ysbryd Games

Publisher Ysbryd Games delivers games with stories that have the heart and soul to stay with players for a lifetime, underlined by captivating gameplay and striking aesthetics.

About brlka

brlka is a two-person team comprised of developer Toby Alden and artist Sam Alden. They create platformers with unique, surprising elements. LOVE ETERNAL is their first title.

LOS ANGELES – OCTOBER 24, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, is proud to announce that Solo Leveling: ARISE has surpassed 50 million global users five months after the game’s worldwide launch in May 2024. To celebrate this milestone, Solo Leveling: ARISE is delivering players an exclusive in-game event with generous rewards. 

Solo Leveling: ARISE has recently introduced new high-level content, including a new Workshop of Brilliant Light Raid facing the Demon King Baran on Demons’ Castle Upper Floors, as well as a series of balance updates aimed at refining the game’s mechanics and improving overall gameplay. Netmarble remains committed to enhancing the Solo Leveling: ARISE gameplay experience, integrating feedback from players worldwide.

Solo Leveling: ARISE has also been hosting a special 50 Million Global Users Achievement Celebration! Check-In Event since October 22^nd. Players can receive up to 10,000 Essence Stones simply by logging into the game every day through October 31^st, 08:59 (UTC+0).

Solo Leveling: ARISE is an action game adaptation of the hit webtoon, Solo Leveling. Taking on the role of Jinwoo, players can experience his journey through the beloved webtoon tale firsthand, leveling up, taking on dynamic battles, and creating their own combat styles by selecting various combinations of skills and weapons. Not only can players team up with hunters from the webtoon, they can summon their own “Army of Shadows” with the iconic phrase: “Arise.”

Please visit the official website, X, Facebook, Instagram, Discord, official YouTube channel and Steam to stay up-to-date with the latest information about Solo Leveling: ARISE.

About the 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.