Get hands-on with Playtonic Friends’ cozy cowboy adventure life sim. Not at the show? Then download the Open Beta demo starting October 25! 

Burton-on-Trent, UK –  21st October 2024. Publisher Playtonic Friends and developer Castle Pixel are thrilled to be heading to EGX 2024 at ExCel, London, from 25 – 27 October with the first-ever hands-on for their upcoming cozy cowboy life-sim adventure Cattle Country. Gamers moseying on down to London for the show will be among the first to try out the wholesome Wild West adventure set in the pixel art prairie paradise! Head on over to Playtonic Friends’ gaming ranch located at The Farm RZ16C and try Cattle Country for yourself! 

The Playtonic Friends team will also be showcasing hands-on demos for Victory Heat Rally, Dunk Dunk and Yooka-Replaylee at the show, so don’t forget to head over to the Rezzed Zones RZ13B & RZ13C and check them out! 

“But what if I am not heading to the show!” we hear you scream. Well, fear not, partner, as the fine folks at Playtonic Games have got you covered! As the EGX show starts in London, the thigh-slapping Cattle Country PC Open Beta demo will go live on Steam! That’s right,YOU can help shape the next development steps for Cattle Country by sending valuable feedback after playing the Open Beta. If this sounds like your kind of rodeo, head over to the Cattle Country Steam page on October 25 and start your Wild West adventure. 

This Open Beta is a chance to provide your feedback on your Cattle Country experience. You’ll receive a feedback form, and be able to discuss your thoughts via our Steam Community!

Also, here’s a final friendly reminder that Cattle Country is still in early development and this Beta will not represent the final scope or performance of the final product!

In case you missed it, you can check out the previously released announcement trailer below

About Cattle Country

Here is a taste of some of the wild adventures awaiting you as you become part of this small community of settlers, and part of a story that’s as old as these hills. Welcome to Cattle Country. 

Ranchin’ and Handcraftin’ – Making your home on the range is a modern departure. From sunup to sundown, you’ll be rollin’ up your sleeves and gettin’ your hands dirty working the land and raising your cattle. Building and crafting as you go to make your own little slice of heaven under the blue skies of Cattle Country.

Swappin’ stories and settlin’ in with your neighbours – Get to know the townsfolk, hear their stories, help them out. The people here are a hardy bunch – you’ve got be to survive here. But they have hearts as warm as a hearth in the wintertime if you make the effort to stoke the flames. 

Beware of Bandits – Not everyone in Cattle Country is the warm and fuzzy type, so watch out for nefarious plots and shady characters. Protect your homestead and your community.

Rodeos to Romance – Making friends is a must in the Wilderness, relying on each other through thick and thin. But maybe you’ve got a yearnin’ for more? With 18 romanceable characters, take a chance and grab love by the reigns.

Buried Treasure – Did yer hear? There’s treasure in the mines, for those who are brave enough to look for it. From precious metals and minerals to bandit stashes. Grab your pickaxe and venture out into the thrill of prospecting.

Trackin’ game in the wild – From bunnies to bovine, there’s many a critter waiting in the woodlands for a keen adventurer. Hunting to eat or venturing out just to see all of nature’s wonders, it’s your call.

Cattle Country is developed by Castle Pixel and published by Playtonic Friends and will be released on PC via Steam. Budding buckaroos can add Cattle Country to their Steam Wishlist now and sign up for the Open Beta here.

About Playtonic Friends

The studio that brought you Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, Playtonic launched their publishing arm, Playtonic Friends to be a helping hand to indie developers around the world. Established in February 2021 Playtonic Friends has helped bring incredible titles such as B.P.M, Demon Turf, Blossom Tales 2 and Lil Gator Game to wider audiences.

About Castle Pixel

Castle Pixel are a small creative indie dev team based in the US and Canada. They are devoted to making big new adventures inspired by the classics they grew up with! Get ready for a new experience from the team that brought you Blossom Tales and Rex Rocket.

Titles Highlighted Include ZENSHU, OKITSURA, Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE, and More!

Sydney, Australia (October 21, 2024) – Last Saturday, Crunchyroll held its Industry Panel at New York Comic Con at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City.

Crunchyroll announced several titles coming soon to its streaming service around the world. Those titles included the following:

• Based on the manga “The Dialect of the Girl I Fell in Love With in Okinawa is Too Difficult to Deal With” created by Egumi Sora, the coming-of-age slice of romance anime, OKITSURA: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Know What She’s Saying, is set to stream on Crunchyroll this January 2025. The latest trailer for the upcoming anime series was shown at NYCC. The series is written and directed by Shin Itagaki (So I’m a Spider, So What?) and Shingo Tanabe (I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too), with animation by studio Millepensee (I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too).
  • Synopsis: Teruaki Nakamura recently transferred to school in Okinawa from Tokyo and fell in love with a girl. Unfortunately, he can’t understand her dialect! With the help of his new friend Higa-san, Nakamura will experience a cross-cultural romance on the southern island.

• The upcoming anime adaptation for Go For It, Nakamura-kun!, based on the manga of the same name by Syundei, will be coming soon in 2025 to Crunchyroll. The first trailer and key visual for the high school romance series made their world premiere debut at NYCC. It was also revealed that the director, script writer, and character designer will be Aoi Umeki (Pop Team Epic). The animation will be produced by studio Drive (KONOSUBA: An Explosion on This Wonderful World!; To Your Eternity Season 2)
  • Manga Synopsis via Seven Seas: Nakamura is a shy boy who falls in love at first sight with one of his classmates–his dreamy high school classmate, Hirose. But there’s a problem: they haven’t met yet. And Nakamura is a total klutz who might bungle things before they even begin!

• From author Nazuna Miki, light novel illustrator Kabocha, and manga illustrator Rio Akisaki comes the anime adaptation of I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic,which was announced to arrive on Crunchyroll in January 2025 along with a trailer. The series is directed by Kenichi Ishikura (Sakura Trick) and the series composition is written by Tatsuya Takahashi (The Faraway Paladin). The animation is being produced by Studio DEEN (2001’s Fruits Basket; Sasaki and Miyano; KONOSUBA -God’s blessing on this wonderful world!) and Marvy Jack (Spice and Wolf II).
  • Synopsis: While innocently enjoying himself after work, one man’s life changes forever. He wakes in the body of Liam Hamilton, the youngest son of a noble house on the brink of collapse. Amid the chaos, Liam realizes he finally has time to learn and practice magic. Once he begins, it takes his life for an even bigger turn. Can Liam master magic and save his noble family? The aristocratic fantasy begins!

• Additionally, following the thrilling conclusion of HIGH CARD Season 2, it was confirmed that HIGH CARD Special Episode “THE FLOWERS BLOOM” will be coming to Crunchyroll on November 6. The animation is produced by TMS Entertainment (2019’s Fruits Basket; Yowamushi Pedal; Kamisama Kiss).
  • Synopsis: After discovering X-Playing Cards, powerful cards that grant powers, pickpocket Finn is recruited by High Card, a secret group sworn to protect and collect them. This deck has been scattered throughout the kingdom of Fourland. Moonlighting at luxury carmaker Pinochle, this squad’s set out to play the most dangerous game of 52 pickup. But they gotta get them before rival carmaker Who’s Who!

Along with the exciting new lineup of titles coming to Crunchyroll, an all-new trailer for ZENSHU made its world premiere debut during the Industry Panel. Animated by MAPPA, who is best known for JUJUTSU KAISEN, Chainsaw Man, Attack on Titan Final Season, and the remake of Ranma ½, the original anime series ZENSHU will be premiering in January 2025 on Crunchyroll. It is directed by Mitsue Yamazaki (Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle; How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?) with a script written by Kimiko Ueno (Delicious in Dungeon; 2024’s Ranma ½).

• Synopsis: After graduating from high school, Natsuko Hirose starts her career as an animator. Her talent quickly flourishes, and she makes her debut as a director in no time. Her first anime becomes a massive hit, sparking a social phenomenon and earning her recognition as an up-and-coming genius director. Her next project is set to be a romantic comedy movie themed around first love! However, having never been in love herself, Natsuko struggles to understand the concept of first love, and as a result, she’s unable to create the storyboard, causing the movie production to come to a standstill.

An all-new trailer for Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE, the final season of the beloved franchise, was shown to fans in the audience for a tease of the upcoming first cour. Based on the incredibly inspiring manga written by Riichiro Inagaki (TRILLION GAME) and illustrated by Boichi (Trigun: The Lost Plant), Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE will be coming January 2025 to Crunchyroll. The final season is directed by Shuhei Matsushita (Dr. STONE NEW WORLD). The animation is also produced by TMS Entertainment.

• Series Synopsis: Several thousand years after a mysterious phenomenon that turns all of humanity to stone, the extraordinarily intelligent, science-driven boy, Senku Ishigami, awakens. Facing a world of stone and the total collapse of civilization, Senku makes up his mind to use science to rebuild the world. Starting with his super strong childhood friend Taiju Oki, who awakened at the same time, they will begin to rebuild civilization from nothing… Depicting two million years of scientific history from the Stone Age to present day, the unprecedented crafting adventure story is about to begin!

Crunchyroll also announced launch windows for two Crunchyroll Game Vault titles—a free library of mobile games for Mega and Ultimate Fans. Cyberpunk visual novel PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness and creature collecting life-sim Moonstone Island will launch this October and November, respectively.

• PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness Synopsis: In a world where psychological states can be quantified, every choice has consequences. Can detectives Nadeshiko Kugatachi and Takuma Tsurugi remain on the path of justice as they face the ugly truths of humanity?
• Moonstone Island Synopsis: A creature-collecting life-sim set in an open world with 100 islands to explore. Make friends, brew potions, collect Spirits, and test your strength in card-based encounters to complete your Alchemy training!

Fans at NYCC also got an exclusive first look at the latest trailer and behind-the-scenes footage of My Hero Academia: Battleground by Gamefam Studios, the first official anime game on Roblox, set to launch soon. Players will be able to explore iconic environments, battle as their favorite characters, and go beyond – Plus Ultra! – in this action-packed adventure inspired by the hit anime series. All episodes of My Hero Academia are available to stream on Crunchyroll.

• Series Synopsis: Izuku has dreamt of being a hero all his life—a lofty goal for anyone, but especially challenging for a kid with no superpowers. That’s right, in a world where eighty percent of the population has some kind of super-powered “quirk,” Izuku was unlucky enough to be born completely normal. But that’s not enough to stop him from enrolling in one of the world’s most prestigious hero academies.

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.

On Sale November 4, Secret Lair Superdrop Reimagines Marvel’s Captain America, Black Panther, Iron Man, Wolverine and Storm as their own Magic: The Gathering Cards

First Tentpole Magic Set in Team-Up of the Century will be Based On Marvel’s Spider-Man in 2025

At an exclusive panel at New York Comic Con, Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast revealed the first Magic: The Gathering cards that will be based on Marvel’s fan-favorite characters and epic stories. For the first time ever, Magic: The Gathering fans will be able to get their hands on Marvel-inspired Magic: The Gathering cards via a Secret Lair Superdrop on sale November 4. The Superdrop includes Marvel Super Hero cards including: Captain America, Black Panther, Iron Man, Wolverine, and Storm.

This is just the beginning of the collaboration. Hasbro will continue to bring new ways for players to express their Marvel fandom through Magic: The Gathering’s collection of Universes Beyond crossover products. The first tentpole Magic set is based on Marvel’s Spider-Man and will be released in 2025.

A limited number of Magic: The Gathering x Marvel Secret Lair drops will be on-sale starting November 4:

Secret Lair x Marvel’s Captain America

Justice, liberty, honor—these are the values Captain America protects with his shield held high. That’s why each and every courageous card in this drop, including the all-new, legendary Captain America, is dedicated to protecting the downtrodden. Because it’s not enough to just win your next Commander battle, you have to win the right way. This drop features card art by Anthony Devine, Howard Lyon, Ryan Pancoast, Livia Prima, and Chris Rahn.

Secret Lair x Marvel’s Iron Man

Billionaire, genius, Super Hero, and now Secret Lair Drop—Tony Stark really has done it all. High-tech, low-drag, all power—this drop features sleek art and five cutting-edge cards, including an all-new legendary Iron Man card, that will put you into the armor of one of the Avengers’ most inventive Super Heroes. This drop features card art by Bud Cook, Justyna Dura, Lie Setiawan, Anna Steinbauer, Marco Teixeira.

Secret Lair x Marvel’s Wolverine

All right, bub… it’s time to brawl. This deadly drop combines mutant healing factor with killer instincts to bring you five ferocious cards inspired by the X-Men’s most relentless member, including an all-new, legendary Wolverine card. Grab this drop and the bones of your next Commander deck will be made of adamantium. Ain’t no stinkin’ way you’ll lose. This drop features card art by Victor Adame Minguez, Alexander Mokhov, Anna Podedworna, Eliz Roxs.

Secret Lair x Marvel’s Storm

Shutter the windows and head down to the cellar, Storm is coming. This gale-force drop features stunning artwork of Marvel’s Storm across five fierce cards, including the all-new legendary Storm card. Summon the fury of the elements and turn the X-Men’s most electric leader into your next commander. This drop features card art by Miguel Mercado, Francisco Miyara, Kevin Sidharta, Magali Villeneuve, Pauline Voss.

Secret Lair x Marvel’s Black Panther

Leaping from the heart of Wakanda into the depths of Secret Lair, Black Panther is on the prowl. Featuring the alter ego of warrior king T’Challa, this drop brings the power of Vibranium to bear across five majestic cards, including an all-new legendary Black Panther. Protect your people, punish your enemies, and preserve your position as commander and king. This drop features card art by Tyler Jacobson, Jake Murray, Ernanda Souza, Swayart, and Salvatorre Zee Yazzie.

The Superdrop will go on sale starting Monday, November 4 at 9 a.m. PDT on the Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair website. All Secret Lair drops are $39.99 in non-foil and $49.99 in foil with a limited print run. Additional bundles are also available. Fans can sign up for alerts for when the sale begins on the Secret Lair website.

Magic: The Gathering is the original trading card game, and its rewarding and strategic gameplay, compelling characters, and fantastic worlds have entertained and delighted fans for more than 30 years. With more than 50 million fans to date, Magic is a worldwide phenomenon published in more than 150 countries.

For more information, please visit Magic.wizards.com.

ABOUT MAGIC: THE GATHERING

Magic: The Gathering’s compelling characters, fantastic worlds, and deep strategic gameplay have entertained and delighted fans for more than 30 years. Fans can experience Magic through the tabletop trading card game, the digital game Magic: The Gathering Arena, a New York Times bestselling novel, and a critically acclaimed comic book series. With more than 50 million fans to date, Magic is a worldwide phenomenon published in more than 150 countries.

ABOUT WIZARDS OF THE COAST

Wizards of the Coast, a division of Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), develops legendary games that inspire creativity, spark passions, forge friendships and foster communities around a lifetime love of games. Wizards delivers compelling experiences for gamers across tabletop and digital gaming through its best-known franchises MAGIC: THE GATHERING and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS and Hasbro’s unparalleled portfolio of approximately 1,500 brands. With headquarters in Bellevue, Washington and studios in Austin, Montreal, Raleigh and Renton; Wizards is dedicated to fostering world-class talent to create unforgettable play experiences on all platforms. To learn more about Wizards, please visit our Company website and social channels (@Wizards on Twitter and LinkedIn).

ABOUT HASBRO

Hasbro is a global branded entertainment leader whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers engaging brand experiences for global audiences through gaming, consumer products and entertainment, with a portfolio of iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, Hasbro Gaming, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands.

Hasbro is guided by our Purpose to create joy and community for all people around the world, one game, one toy, one story at a time. For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute and one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50. For more information, visit www.corporate.hasbro.com.

“We’re not here to F#$% Spiders!”: Sophie Monk is the Aussie Replacer for the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is right around the corner, launching 25 October. To celebrate, The Replacer is back, bolder than ever, and he has recruited some new friends! 

Played by actor Peter Stormare (Fargo, John Wick Chapter 2), The Replacer returns for Black Ops 6, helping gamers out by taking care of their everyday tasks, so they can get back to doing what they’d rather be doing – playing Black Ops.  

With his services in greater demand than ever before, The Replacer is calling in regional reinforcements. Sophie Monk has answered the call and is stepping up to lead the charge in Australia: below:

“Sophie brings her trademark sass and humour to the role of the Aussie Replacer, making her the perfect addition to our global Replacer family. Our local version of The Replacer features a distinctly Aussie flavour,” said Activision Blizzard APAC vice president and managing director, Alexis Boulton.  

“Choosing Sophie to be our Replacer was an easy choice and one we know Call of Duty fans will love.” 

For more details, and additional behind-the-scenes photos and footage from the shoot, keep an eye on Sophie’s Instagram and TikTok on 25 October. 

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is officially coming to PC! Announced on Marvel’s stage at New York Comic Con over the weekend, our latest entry in the critically acclaimed Marvel’s Spider-Man franchise arrives on PC January 31, 2025 (AEDT) via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

The PC version is being developed and optimised by Nixxes Software in close collaboration with Insomniac Games, PlayStation, and Marvel Games. Two editions of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will be available when it launches on PC, including the Standard Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition (DDE). Players will also have the option to upgrade to the DDE content, similar to our upgrade paths on PS5 console. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s included in each:

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – Standard Edition

• The complete game
• All the latest updates since Marvel Spider-Man 2’s PS5 launch, including: 
  • 14 new suits
  • New Game+
  • Ultimate Levels
  • New Symbiote Suit Styles
  • Time of Day options
  • Post-Game Achievements
  • Action Figure Mode in Photo Mode
  • Screen Reader and Audio Descriptions

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – Digital Deluxe Edition

• The complete game with updates listed above
• 5 exclusive suits for Peter Parker
• 5 exclusive suits for Miles Morales
• Early unlock for the Arachknight Suit (Peter)
• Early unlock for the Shadow-Spider Suit (Miles)
• Early unlock for the Web Grabber gadget
• +5 skill points 
• Additional Photo Mode items

“Bringing Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales to a new audience on PC together with Insomniac and Marvel Games has been a great experience for us at Nixxes,” says Julian Huijbregts, Community Manager at Nixxes. “We are excited to continue this collaboration and bring Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 to PC with a suite of enhanced features, including enhanced ray-tracing options, to take full advantage of a variety of setups and configurations. Stay tuned for more details on features and recommended specs closer to launch!”

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is a continuation of our Peter Parker and Miles Morales story featuring iconic foes such as Venom and Kraven, as well as many returning favourites. We introduced all-new abilities and traversal options such as Symbiote Surge and Web Wings, and we’ve also expanded Marvel’s New York with new boroughs and side missions to explore. While we have no additional story content planned for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, we’re delighted to bring all of our previously released post-launch content to the PC version, including New Game+, new suits and colour variants, Photo Mode features and more!

We’re also delighted to announce that the Fly N’ Fresh Suit Pack, our charity collab with non-profit Gameheads, will be available for PS5 players in October and PC on launch at no additional cost.

For full details on Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PC, please visit the PS.Blog. 

For the latest PlayStation news, follow PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. 

Explore the world of Eldritch nightmares, Battle the Great Old Ones

BARCELONA, Spain – Oct. 17, 2024 – RailGods of Hysterra, a cooperative base-building survival action game set in a twisted Lovecraftian dreamscape from developer Troglobytes Games and first-time publisher Digital Vortex Entertainment, will plunge into darkness on PC via Steam and PlayStation 5.   

Enter a ruined world of ghoulish horrors wrought by the Great Old Ones: ancient cosmic beings beyond human comprehension that took over the world. Survive procedurally generated nightmarish environments, face the wrath of eldritch abominations, and forge a bond with the RailGod – a roaming fortress composed of steel and flesh forged through arcane and obscure rituals.

Climb aboard and craft additional custom train cars for storage, loot, and workbenches. Explore ever-changing hellscapes with axes, firearms, and spells, to battle otherworldly creatures and cultists, or take them prisoner to feed the hungry locomotive. Approach the RailGod’s beating heart to cure accumulated madness and unlock powerful GodKeeper skills.

Collect supplies to fashion tools and weapons. Install upgrades from the engine to the caboose while enhancing abilities to unlock perks and character builds. Fine-tune skill sets for distinct playstyles and eventually take on gargantuan foes from the frayed ends of sanity. Conquer cruel and unforgiving environments alone or with up to four friends via online co-op.

“We’re very excited to announce our first-ever collaborative project as a newly established publisher,” said Digital Vortex CEO and Co-Founder Alex Izotov. “RailGods of Hysterra will be one of many upcoming titles in our expanding catalog.”

RailGods of Hysterra is coming to early access on PC via Steam, and PlayStation 5, and will support English, French, German, Russian, Spanish – Spain, Portuguese – Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, and Turkish languages. Wishlist on Steam and stay up to date by visiting the RailGods of Hysterra official site, follow on X/Twitter and Facebook. Steam Playtests will soon be available for participation, join the official Discord for notifications and to give the developers feedback.

About Digital Vortex Entertainment

Digital Vortex is a new publisher made up of game industry veterans who have worked on titles such as Atomic Heart, Lost Ark, PUBG Battlegrounds, and more, not limiting themselves to specific genres or game formats, and always striving to create games they themselves would like to play.

About Troglobytes Games

Troglobytes Games is a small development studio founded by Luciano Iurino (Art Director), Saverio Caporusso (CEO, Lead Designer), and Matteo Alessandrini (Lead Programmer) in 2015. The team’s main objective is to create games as they were in previous generations, focusing on unconventional gameplay mechanics and aesthetics while utilizing modern technology. They’ve worked on many indie titles including popular hits Hyper Parasyte and Blind Fate: Edo no Yami, with RailGods of Hysterra being the latest title in their portfolio.

Titles Highlighted Include ZENSHU, OKITSURA, Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE, and More!

Culver City, CA (October 18, 2024) – This Friday, Crunchyroll held its Industry Panel at New York Comic Con at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City.

Crunchyroll announced several titles coming soon to its streaming service around the world. Those titles included the following:

• Based on the manga “The Dialect of the Girl I Fell in Love With in Okinawa is Too Difficult to Deal With” created by Egumi Sora, the coming-of-age slice of romance anime, OKITSURA: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Know What She’s Saying, is set to stream on Crunchyroll this January 2025. The latest trailer for the upcoming anime series was shown at NYCC. The series is written and directed by Shin Itagaki (So I’m a Spider, So What?) and Shingo Tanabe (I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too), with animation by studio Millepensee (I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too).
  • Synopsis: Teruaki Nakamura recently transferred to school in Okinawa from Tokyo and fell in love with a girl. Unfortunately, he can’t understand her dialect! With the help of his new friend Higa-san, Nakamura will experience a cross-cultural romance on the southern island.
• The upcoming anime adaptation for Go For It, Nakamura-kun!, based on the manga of the same name by Syundei, will be coming soon in 2025 to Crunchyroll. The first trailer and key visual for the high school romance series made their world premiere debut at NYCC. It was also revealed that the director, script writer, and character designer will be Aoi Umeki (Pop Team Epic). The animation will be produced by studio Drive (KONOSUBA: An Explosion on This Wonderful World!; To Your Eternity Season 2)
  • Manga Synopsis via Seven Seas: Nakamura is a shy boy who falls in love at first sight with one of his classmates–his dreamy high school classmate, Hirose. But there’s a problem: they haven’t met yet. And Nakamura is a total klutz who might bungle things before they even begin!
• From author Nazuna Miki, light novel illustrator Kabocha, and manga illustrator Rio Akisaki comes the anime adaptation of I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic, which was announced to arrive on Crunchyroll in January 2025 along with a trailer. The series is directed by Kenichi Ishikura (Sakura Trick) and the series composition is written by Tatsuya Takahashi (The Faraway Paladin). The animation is being produced by Studio DEEN (2001’s Fruits Basket; Sasaki and Miyano; KONOSUBA -God’s blessing on this wonderful world!) and Marvy Jack (Spice and Wolf II).
  • Synopsis: While innocently enjoying himself after work, one man’s life changes forever. He wakes in the body of Liam Hamilton, the youngest son of a noble house on the brink of collapse. Amid the chaos, Liam realizes he finally has time to learn and practice magic. Once he begins, it takes his life for an even bigger turn. Can Liam master magic and save his noble family? The aristocratic fantasy begins!
• Additionally, following the thrilling conclusion of HIGH CARD Season 2, it was confirmed that HIGH CARD Special Episode “THE FLOWERS BLOOM” will be coming to Crunchyroll on November 5. The animation is produced by TMS Entertainment (2019’s Fruits Basket; Yowamushi Pedal; Kamisama Kiss).
  • Synopsis: After discovering X-Playing Cards, powerful cards that grant powers, pickpocket Finn is recruited by High Card, a secret group sworn to protect and collect them. This deck has been scattered throughout the kingdom of Fourland. Moonlighting at luxury carmaker Pinochle, this squad’s set out to play the most dangerous game of 52 pickup. But they gotta get them before rival carmaker Who’s Who!

Along with the exciting new lineup of titles coming to Crunchyroll, an all-new trailer for ZENSHU made its world premiere debut during the Industry Panel. Animated by MAPPA, who is best known for JUJUTSU KAISEN, Chainsaw Man, Attack on Titan Final Season, and the remake of Ranma ½, the original anime series ZENSHU will be premiering in January 2025 on Crunchyroll. It is directed by Mitsue Yamazaki (Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle; How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?) with a script written by Kimiko Ueno (Delicious in Dungeon; 2024’s Ranma ½).

• Synopsis: After graduating from high school, Natsuko Hirose starts her career as an animator. Her talent quickly flourishes, and she makes her debut as a director in no time. Her first anime becomes a massive hit, sparking a social phenomenon and earning her recognition as an up-and-coming genius director. Her next project is set to be a romantic comedy movie themed around first love! However, having never been in love herself, Natsuko struggles to understand the concept of first love, and as a result, she’s unable to create the storyboard, causing the movie production to come to a standstill.

An all-new trailer for Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE, the final season of the beloved franchise, was shown to fans in the audience for a tease of the upcoming first cour. Based on the incredibly inspiring manga written by Riichiro Inagaki (TRILLION GAME) and illustrated by Boichi (Trigun: The Lost Plant), Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE will be coming January 2025 to Crunchyroll. The final season is directed by Shuhei Matsushita (Dr. STONE NEW WORLD). The animation is also produced by TMS Entertainment.

• Series Synopsis: Several thousand years after a mysterious phenomenon that turns all of humanity to stone, the extraordinarily intelligent, science-driven boy, Senku Ishigami, awakens. Facing a world of stone and the total collapse of civilization, Senku makes up his mind to use science to rebuild the world. Starting with his super strong childhood friend Taiju Oki, who awakened at the same time, they will begin to rebuild civilization from nothing… Depicting two million years of scientific history from the Stone Age to present day, the unprecedented crafting adventure story is about to begin!

Crunchyroll also announced launch windows for two Crunchyroll Game Vault titles—a free library of mobile games for Mega and Ultimate Fans. Cyberpunk visual novel PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness and creature collecting life-sim Moonstone Island will launch this October and November, respectively.

• PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness Synopsis: In a world where psychological states can be quantified, every choice has consequences. Can detectives Nadeshiko Kugatachi and Takuma Tsurugi remain on the path of justice as they face the ugly truths of humanity?
• Moonstone Island Synopsis: A creature-collecting life-sim set in an open world with 100 islands to explore. Make friends, brew potions, collect Spirits, and test your strength in card-based encounters to complete your Alchemy training!

Fans at NYCC also got an exclusive first look at the latest trailer and behind-the-scenes footage of My Hero Academia: Battleground by Gamefam Studios, the first official anime game on Roblox, set to launch soon. Players will be able to explore iconic environments, battle as their favorite characters, and go beyond – Plus Ultra! – in this action-packed adventure inspired by the hit anime series. All episodes of My Hero Academia are available to stream on Crunchyroll.

• Series Synopsis: Izuku has dreamt of being a hero all his life—a lofty goal for anyone, but especially challenging for a kid with no superpowers. That’s right, in a world where eighty percent of the population has some kind of super-powered “quirk,” Izuku was unlucky enough to be born completely normal. But that’s not enough to stop him from enrolling in one of the world’s most prestigious hero academies.

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.

Exclusive Silver Wolf-Themed Y70 Character Case Now Available on HYTE.com; World-Wide Launches Set for United States, Canada, Mexico, and Japan

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIF. – OCT. 16, 2024 – It’s “time to pull” as HYTE, a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge PC components and peripherals, is thrilled to share the new product line-up inspired by the popular HONKAI: STAR RAIL character Silver Wolf, which includes officially licensed Silver Wolf-branded PC cases is now available for purchase on HYTE.com. HYTE is also celebrating its first HoYoverse collaboration with various global in-store debuts of the Silver Wolf product line worldwide, which includes the official launch party at Micro Center’s Tustin, CA storefront.

HONKAI: STAR RAIL fans can upgrade their gaming set-ups with the Official HYTE Y70 Silver Wolf Limited Edition Case. The case stunningly displays the hacker and gamer girl, Silver Wolf, on the front and side tempered glass panels, with iconography, signature marks, lore-accurate easter eggs, and lavender accents adorned across the entire case.

HYTE and iBUYPOWER, a leading system integrator specializing in high-performance custom and pre-built gaming PCs, is partnering with Micro Center to host a special two-day launch party on Nov. 2-3 in Tustin, CA, where fans can meet with HONKAI: STAR RAIL content creators, participate in various on-site activities based on the game for exclusive take home items, and purchase the RDY Y70 Silver Wolf prebuilt gaming system, along with components from HYTE’s Silver Wolf product line. For more information, including details on how to RSVP for the event, please visit: https://hyte.co/silverwolfmc-rsvp

Players can also look forward to several in-store launches for the Silver Wolf product line around the world starting on Nov. 2, including Canada Computers & Electronics (Canada), DD Tech (Mexico), and Links Japan (Japan). 

Those who set a deposit for the RDY Y70 Silver Wolf Stellaron Hunters Upgrade, which comes with a fully equipped gaming PC that is powered by an Intel® Core™ i9-14900KF CPU and an ASUS GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER – 12GB GPU, will soon be able to complete the preorder and be one of the first to receive the full system. General availability of the systems is estimated to open up in early November. The Silver Wolf keycaps bundle, which comes with 252 individual keycaps that are fully compatible with ANSI/ISO/JIS WW keyboards and feature a Silver Wolf-inspired gradient design, is available for pre-order and is estimated to ship in December 2024.

In addition, the popular streetwear & merchandise brand M.RAGE specializing in science-fiction and anime-inspired fashion is partnering with iBUYPOWER to feature its HONKAI: STAR RAIL apparel for sale on iBUYPOWER’s official gear store soon.  

AVAILABILITY

The Official HYTE Y70 Silver Wolf Case Bundle is now available for purchase at HYTE.com and will soon be available in-store at Micro Center locations across the US. These items will also be available at select stores through Canada Computers & Electronics in Canada, DD Tech in Mexico, and Links Japan in Japan. The case is priced at an MSRP of $299.00

The HYTE Silver Wolf “100% Break” Keycap Set and Desk Pad Bundle is currently available for preorder on HYTE.com and other worldwide resellers with an estimated ship date of December 2024. It will be priced at an MSRP of $129.99.

The RDY Y70 Silver Wolf Edition system is estimated to be available for purchase at iBUYPOWER.com, and at Micro Center in early November. Notifications to complete the Stellaron Hunters upgrade preorder will be sent out soon. The system will be priced at an MSRP of $2299.

M.RAGE’s line of HONKAI: STAR RAIL-inspired line of jackets is estimated to be available for purchase at iBUYPOWER.com in Q4 2024 and is priced at an MSRP of $135.00.

WEBPAGES

To purchase components from HYTE’s HONKAI: STAR RAIL product line-up, please visit: https://hyte.co/hsr-sw-pr

To preorder the RDY Y70 Silver Wolf system from iBUYPOWER.com, please visit: https://ibp.gg/swrdy-pr

To purchase the Silver Wolf product line at retailers, please visit the following links:

• Micro Center (US): https://hyte.co/microcenter
• Canada Computers & Electronics (Canada): https://hyte.co/CanadaComputers
• DD Tech (Mexico): https://hyte.co/DDTech
• Links Japan (Japan): https://hyte.co/LinksJapan

ABOUT HYTE

HYTE is a lifestyle-centered brand focused on enhancing play with its fresh and innovative PC components and accessories. Designed to fuel passions in gaming, music, the arts and entertainment, all HYTE products are rigorously researched and tested before they are brought to fruition. HYTE, as a company and its products, are inspired by the needs and behaviors of its community and the many ways people play.

HYTE is committed to designing products to help people experience play throughout their lifestyle, no matter what that may be.

HYTE is a subsidiary brand of iBUYPOWER, a leading manufacturer of high-performance custom gaming PCs. HYTE, and its logo are registered trademarks of iBUYPOWER in the United States and/or other countries. Pricing, availability, features and specifications are subject to change without notice. For more information, please visit: http://www.hyte.com

ABOUT HONKAI: STAR RAIL

Honkai: Star Rail is a space fantasy RPG title with a journey through immense worlds of the unknown. The player takes on the role of “Trailblazer,” a courageous individual implanted with a powerful artifact, the Stellaron, and bearing the determination to unravel the mysteries surrounding the fabled “Cancer of All Worlds” and Aeons. The game features fantasy elements with myths and legends integrated into the space sci-fi story. Combined with the intuitive turn-based combat system, diverse and distinctive companions, and immersive storylines that together compose an interstellar melody filled with captivating worlds, each brimming with unique cultures, awe-inspiring landscapes, and mythical wonders to explore.

ABOUT HoYoverse

HoYoverse is committed to providing immersive virtual world experiences to players around the world. We have brought fans popular games including Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Honkai Impact 3rd, Tears of Themis, and Zenless Zone Zero, as well as a wide range of entertainment content.

Community is at the heart of everything we do. We are devoted to engaging fans and fostering an enthusiastic and inclusive global community that provides access and encouragement for people to share their passion for ACG (Animation, Comics, and Games) through their own creativity and skills.

Pushing the boundaries of imagination, we consistently explore cutting-edge game development technologies, and have accumulated leading technical capabilities in cel shading, cloud gaming, and other fields.

October 18, 2024 – Wingeon Game Studios – a passionate Brazilian indie game development team – has posted an updated devlog revealing new mode details, content updates, and game improvements for their upcoming MMORPG, Drakantos.

Watch the new Drakantos Marly and Irhaal gameplay video below:

Drakantos combines a brilliant 2D pixel-art visual style inspired by RPGs like Chrono Trigger and Secret of Mana, with all the best modern-day MMO QOL features and customization options that is a refreshing return to old-school form.

Featuring over 20+ character classes (with more being developed), the Wingeon dev team just released a new gameplay video featuring two new characters: the support healing cleric Marly, and the double-bladed DPS death-dealing warrior Irhaal.

The new devlog includes updates regarding in-depth customization skin color options, additional world lore details, Coliseum event features, and updates on the companion pet system! Read the full devlog details HERE.

You want bosses? Drakantos has got lots of them. Drakantos will be launching on PC via Steam. For more details on new feature reveals, devlog updates, and upcoming beta playtests, wishlist Drakantos on the official Steam page.

Grab the Standard or Deluxe Editions at major retailers today to experience this remastered collection of Lara Croft’s first three classic adventures!

AUSTIN, Texas – Oct. 18, 2024 – Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics are excited to release physical editions of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft for video game consoles, available at major retailers today! This three-game collection of the first three Tomb Raider titles plus their bonus content expansions (Tomb Raider + the “Unfinished Business” Expansion, Tomb Raider II + the “Golden Mask” Expansion, Tomb Raider III + “The Lost Artifact” Expansion) features upgraded graphics and performance enhancements, as well as quality-of-life improvements like camera lock-on, achievements and more.

The Standard Edition of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft, featuring a physical copy of the three-game remastered collection and a jewel case, is available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Nintendo Switch for $34.99/€34.99/£29.99.

The Deluxe Edition includes a physical copy of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft, a SteelBook, an exploration map book (featuring over 80 pages full of secrets, including all maps from all three games and their expansions), a collectible tuck-in box, and the collection’s original soundtrack*. The Deluxe Edition is available on PlayStation®5 and Nintendo Switch for $54.99/€54.99/£49.99.

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft lets lifelong fans and newcomers alike experience the classic action and innovative 3D gameplay that laid the foundation for a beloved franchise which has now sold more than 100 million copies worldwide and made Lara Croft one of the most recognizable video game characters in the world. Step into the boots of the iconic hero in her first three adventures like never before with the ability to toggle on the fly between enhanced and original graphics, as well as switch between classic and modern joystick schemes.

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft is also available digitally on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and GOG.

*Deluxe Edition copies in the Americas will receive all three games’ original soundtracks as DLC. Deluxe Edition copies in Europe will receive all three games’ original soundtracks as DLC, plus a “Greatest Hits” OST physical CD.

About Aspyr

Aspyr is a leading video game publishing and development partner focused on maximizing the potential of games across all platforms for all players. Most recently, the organization released STAR WARS™: Bounty Hunter™, available now on Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Today, the company supports a growing network of partners that includes many of the industry’s leading entertainment IP holders, publishers, developers, and technology providers. Aspyr is an Embracer Group company. Aspyr is based in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.aspyr.com or follow Aspyr on Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube, and Threads.

About Crystal Dynamics

Crystal Dynamics is an award-winning, best-in-class game development studio headquartered just south of San Francisco in sunny San Mateo, Calif. Founded in 1992, Crystal Dynamics has grown into a world-class studio by developing iconic franchises and keeping at the forefront of the very latest in technology and graphics. Having created beloved properties such as Gex and the Legacy of Kain series, as well as driving the award-winning, massively successful Tomb Raider franchise at over 100M franchise units sold to date, Crystal Dynamics is now laying the groundwork for the next generation of innovative and technologically stunning projects.

About TOMB RAIDER

The TOMB RAIDER video game franchise includes more than 20 video games, is loved by more than 160 million people around the world according to a May 2022 survey, and has sold over 100 million copies since the first entry was released in 1996. The franchise’s popularity has exploded into a series of blockbuster films based on the original Tomb Raider game and 2013 reboot. Its protagonist Lara Croft has been a contemporary global icon for over two decades and was listed as one of TIME Magazine’s 15 Most Influential Video Game Characters of All Time. The most recent “Survivor Trilogy,” comprised of Tomb Raider (2013), Rise of the Tomb Raider (2015), and Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018), garnered more than 200 “Best of” awards and nominations, and chronicles Lara Croft’s remarkable origin story. All of this continues to make TOMB RAIDER a destination brand for adventure entertainment.

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