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The Last Farmer – Official Launch Set for October 24th!

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Survive the apocalypse, cultivate your future. Add to your wishlist now!

Prepare for a one-of-a-kind gaming experience as The Last Farmer, a gripping fusion of farming simulation, survival mechanics, and post-apocalyptic adventure, gears up for its full release on October 24th, 2024! This highly anticipated title from Midnight Games will immerse players in a world where survival is not just about managing your crops – but battling the end of civilization itself.

About The Last Farmer:

In a devastated world where society has crumbled, you are the last hope for humanity’s survival. As The Last Farmer, players must balance the delicate task of nurturing crops and livestock while fending off dangers that lurk in the ruins of civilization. From crafting tools to building defenses, every action determines whether you’ll thrive or succumb to the harsh elements of a ravaged Earth.

Key Features Include:

  • Unique Atmosphere: A beautifully haunting blend of nature and ruin, with stunning visuals that bring the post-apocalypse to life.
  • Farming Meets Survival: Manage your farm with care while navigating hostile environments, resource scarcity, and threats from nature…and beyond.
  • Resource Management & Crafting: Scavenge for rare materials, craft your own tools, and make tough decisions on how to use dwindling resources.
  • Exploration & Combat: Journey through the remnants of a lost world, encountering strange creatures, hidden threats, and valuable secrets that could change your fate.

Ready to grow your way through the apocalypse? 

The world needs you – The Last Farmer arrives October 24th! Don’t miss your chance to shape the future of the last survivors. Add The Last Farmer to your wishlist now on STEAM and be among the first to experience the perfect blend of farming and survival in an apocalyptic setting.

RAZERCON 2024 IGNITES THE GAMING WORLD, SETTING NEW STANDARDS IN GAMING IMMERSION AND INNOVATION

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Led by CEO Min-Liang Tan, Razer’s flagship event showcased groundbreaking new Razer Sensa HD Haptics products, advancements in laptop cooling tech, and the highly anticipated release of Razer Synapse 4 for unmatched customization.

HAMBURG, Germany (RazerCon 2024) – Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, marked another milestone in immersive gaming today at RazerCon 2024. Hosted by CEO Min-Liang Tan, this year’s event introduced a suite of transformative products equipped with Razer Sensa HD Haptics, a new laptop cooling accessory, and announced the highly anticipated release of Razer Synapse 4, reaffirming Razer’s leadership in pushing the boundaries of gaming technology and immersion.

In keeping with Razer’s commitment to sustainability, RazerCon 2024 was once again a carbon neutral livestream, powered by renewable energy. Key updates to Razer’s #GoGreenWithRazer Sustainability Roadmap were also unveiled. This includes the reduction of the brand’s Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 86% as part of its commitment with Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) and 65% of all products shipped by Razer will comprise recycled materials. In addition, Razer has also officially joined the Playing for the Planet Alliance. The initiative is facilitated with the support of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Together with gaming companies worldwide, Razer pledges to address global environmental challenges through creativity and technology. Fans can relive the entire event on Razer.com.

At RazerCon 2024, the global gaming community received exclusive previews of new and upcoming Razer product launches including: Razer Freyja – the World’s First HD Haptic Gaming Cushion, the much-anticipated Razer Kraken V4 Pro, the new Razer Laptop Cooling Pad, a feature update bringing ThunderBolt Share to Razer Blade 18 (2024), the full release of Razer Synapse 4, and a tease of a new special project coming up in 2025 to mark Razer’s 20th anniversary.

For more details on the products announced during RazerCon 2024, please read on below.

Introducing the Razer Freyja – The World’s First HD Haptic Gaming Cushion.

Powered by Razer Sensa HD Haptics, the Razer Freyja introduces a groundbreaking level of gaming immersion as the world’s first HD Haptic gaming cushion. This innovative device brings dynamic tactile sensations to life, transforming every gaming session. From intense explosions of battlefields to the subtle vibrations of a heartbeat racing during a stealth mission, the Razer Freyja allows gamers to experience a full range of sensory feedback.

Feel the direction, distance, and intensity of in-game actions through multi-directional haptics powered by six advanced haptic motor actuators. Whether navigating through bullets, steering across racetracks, or experiencing environmental effects like storms or earthquakes, the Razer Freyja offers a full-body sensory experience that pulls players directly into the heart of the action.

Beyond gaming, the versatility of Razer Freyja extends to enhancing the experience of watching movies or listening to music with immersive haptic feedback. With multiple connectivity options including Razer HyperSpeed Wireless and Bluetooth, users enjoy effortless interaction across PC and across Android devices via the Razer Nexus app. The quick-release connection feature ensures tidy cable management & prevents any snags on the wire, while the adjustable strap ensures a secure fit for most gaming or office chairs. Gamers can personalize their tactile feedback through Razer Synapse 4, where intensity levels can be adjusted, or choose from immersive haptic presets.

Razer Freyja  $299.99 USD / €299.99 MSRP Available 28 September 2024 – at Razer.com, RazerStores & Authorized Resellers. For more information on the Razer Freyja, please visit Razer.com.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro – Full Immersion. Full Control.

Experience the next generation of immersion with the Razer Kraken V4 Pro, the latest and most advanced addition to the Kraken V4 line. This wireless battlestation headset is powered by Razer Sensa HD Haptics and Razer Chroma RGB and features an OLED Control Hub for unmatched command and versatility for the ultimate immersive gaming experience.

The Kraken V4 Pro completes the line alongside the Kraken V4 and Kraken V4 X, and transforms gaming with its immersive capabilities. With Sensa HD Haptics technology integrated directly into major titles including “Hogwarts Legacy”, “Stalker 2”, “Final Fantasy 16”, and the eagerly anticipated “Silent Hill 2,” players can expect a sensory experience that blurs the lines between in-game action and reality, feeling everything from the whizz of bullets to the subtle vibrations of distant thunderstorms.

The headset’s new OLED Control Hub allows for extensive customization, displaying critical PC metrics, managing audio sources, and tweaking settings on-the-fly. Featuring a design inspired by high-end audio equipment, it makes for a great centerpiece addition – giving comprehensive control over the gaming audio environment right at gamers fingertips.

The Kraken V4 Pro is Razer’s first gaming headset to offer four modes of connectivity—Razer HyperSpeed Wireless, Bluetooth, USB, and 3.5 mm. Ensuring that whether gamers are playing on PC, console, or mobile, the Kraken V4 Pro delivers seamless audio immersion. Its versatile design supports instant source input switching, allowing players to effortlessly toggle between devices such as PC and PlayStation without interruption. Unique to the Kraken V4 Pro, and another first for Razer gaming headsets, is the ability to mix audio from both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth sources simultaneously, providing a rich, layered audio experience.

Equipped with the Razer HyperClear Super Wideband Mic—also found in our award-winning BlackShark V2 Pro—this retractable microphone covers a broader frequency range to deliver high-definition, pro-level voice clarity.

The Razer Kraken V4 Pro is engineered with patented Razer TriForce Bio-Cellulose 40 mm Drivers and THX Spatial Audio, which together produce a natural, high-end sound and realistic positional audio. This sophisticated sound system enriches every gaming moment with crystal clarity and deep, resonating bass.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

£399.99 GBP / $399.99USD / €449.99 MSRP Available 28 September 2024 – at Razer.com, RazerStores & Authorized Resellers. For more information on the Razer Kraken V4 Pro, please visit Razer.com.

Razer Laptop Cooling Pad – Adaptive Smart Cooling.

Stay cool during intense gaming sessions with the Razer Laptop Cooling Pad. The ultimate intelligent cooling solution for 14” to 18” laptops. Featuring smart fan control, an airtight pressure chamber, and three magnetic frames to support a wide variety of laptops, this cooling pad is the ultimate companion for laptop users looking to maximize performance and optimize thermal management.

With smart cooling enabled, the Razer Laptop Cooling Pad will automatically adjust the fan speed based on temperature of key components for an optimal noise to performance ratio with minimal effort. 

To achieve this performance the high-velocity 140 mm fan circulates cool air that is trapped within the airtight seals to be channeled throughout the system. In some cases, this high velocity air reduces CPU and GPU temperatures by as much as 18%.  Designed for wide compatibility, custom memory foam frames ensure a tight fit for Windows and fanless laptops from 14” to 18″.

The cooling pad also includes remappable multi-functions button for controlling fan speed and the Razer Chroma™ RGB lighting that adorns the front of the stand. Through Razer Synapse, users can access preset or personalized fan curves for automated cooling efficiency. To ensure long term use a dust filter is included to reduce the amount of foreign contaminants introduced as the fan cools systems over time.

Razer Laptop Cooling Pad  £149.99 GBP / $149.99USD / €149.99 MSRP Available Q4 2024 – at Razer.com, RazerStores, & Authorized Resellers. For more information on the Razer Laptop Cooling Pad, please visit Razer.com.

Enhanced Connectivity with Intel® Thunderbolt™ Share on Razer Blade 18

In a significant update, Razer announced that Intel® Thunderbolt™ Share is now available on all Razer Blade 18 (2024) models. As the world’s first Thunderbolt™ 5 laptop, this feature allows Blade 18 users to connect two PCs and share peripherals including a keyboard, mouse, or monitor, transferring files at blazing-fast speeds up to 40gbps.

This update is now available worldwide, starting today. For more information on Thunderbolt™ Share on Razer Blade 18, please visit Razer.com.

Razer Synapse 4 – Faster, Smoother, Smarter

After nearly a year of intensive beta testing and valuable input from our dedicated community, Razer is officially rolling out the all-new Razer Synapse 4. Fine-tuned to deliver unprecedented levels of customization, performance and ease of use, Synapse 4 elevates the gaming experience to new heights.  

With a remarkable 30% increase in overall processing speed compared to its predecessor, Synapse 4 allows gamers to perform popular tasks like macro creation, settings configuration and driver installation more efficiently. The brand-new multi-threaded architecture enhances system stability by compartmentalizing devices, ensuring that the installation or upgrading of one device does not disrupt the performance of others.

Synapse 4 also introduces a modernized user interface designed for simpler navigation and streamlined customization, including floating tips and centralized settings management. It is backward compatible with Synapse 3 devices and retains popular Synapse 3 features such as Razer Hypershift, which allows a single button to temporarily unlock an additional set of functions on top of existing button assignments, Rapid Trigger for effortless rapid keystrokes, and Advanced Macros for executing complex button presses with a single click. 

Synapse 4 also includes features like 1 DPI Steps Adjustments for achieving pixel-perfect sensitivity with single DPI step increments, Sensitivity Matcher Calibration for accurately porting over DPI settings across Razer mice, and Enhanced Asymmetric Cut-Off, which allows gamers to adjust both mice lift-off and landing distances with greater accuracy, tailoring the setup to precise gaming preferences.

Synapse 4 also allows users to enable Razer Snap Tap, enhancing keyboard responsiveness by prioritizing the latest input between two selected keys without requiring the release of the previous key. Initially available on the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro line of analog gaming keyboards, Synapse 4 now allows fans to enable Snap Tap on more Razer keyboards and even Razer Blade gaming laptops.

For more information on the new Razer Synapse 4, please visit Razer.com/Synapse.

Celebrating Two Decades of Gaming Innovation

In 2025, Razer will be celebrating their 20th anniversary, a milestone that will be celebrated with the return of the Razer Boomslang. This iconic mouse is renowned for its groundbreaking role in the early days of gaming hardware. With its ergonomic design and advanced functionality, the Razer Boomslang was instrumental in catalyzing the development of the gaming industry. In honor of this legacy, the Razer Boomslang will return in an ultra-limited run, featuring modern state-of-the-art updates that enhance its legendary performance. More details will be shared as we approach the release in 2025. Stay tuned to Razer.com for future updates.

Fans are invited to personally experience the cutting-edge products unveiled at RazerCon 2024 at any RazerStore globally. From today onwards, an exclusive Razer Sensa HD Haptics Experience Zone will be available at all RazerStores, offering the ultimate in gaming immersion. For locations, visit Razer.com to find the nearest RazerStore.

ABOUT RAZER

Razer™ is the world’s leading lifestyle brand made For Gamers. By Gamers. The triple-headed snake trademark of Razer is one of the most recognized logos in the global gaming and esports communities. With a fan base that spans every continent, Razer has designed and built the world’s largest gamer-focused ecosystem of hardware, software and services.

Razer’s award-winning hardware includes high-performance gaming peripherals and Blade gaming laptops. Razer’s software suite, which consists of Razer Chroma RGB, Razer Synapse and more, boasts over 200 million users, offering customization, lighting effects and optimization.  

Razer also offers payment services for gamers, youth, millennials and Gen Z, through Razer Gold, one of the world’s largest game payment services to over 50,000 games and Razer Silver, the accompanying rewards program.  Razer is committed towards a sustainable future and is taking responsibility through its #GoGreenWithRazer movement – its 10-year roadmap that aims to minimize environmental impact through its various initiatives.

Founded in 2005, Razer is dual headquartered in Irvine, California and Singapore, with regional headquarters in Hamburg and Shanghai and 19 offices worldwide.

NeoDuel: Backpack Monsters Hits Steam – Master Your Backpack, Unleash Your Cosmions!

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Dive into monster-taming duels with strategic inventory management and celebrate the launch with a 20% discount!

30 SEPTEMBER 2024 – Brace yourselves for Duels! The long-awaited indie sensation, NeoDuel: Backpack Monsters, has stormed onto Steam. This unique blend of inventory management, auto-battling, and monster-taming is launching at $11.99 with a 20% launch discount for a limited time. Prices are regionally adjusted, check your local store for exact pricing.

“We’re so excited to finally release NeoDuel: Backpack Monsters. This game has been a labour of love from our small team, and we can’t wait to see how players experiment with Cosmions, fusions, and different builds. A big thank you to our devoted community of Duelists for all the support and feedback during development. We couldn’t have done without you.” — Bahadır, Lead Developer at DiceHit Games.

This launch introduces a range of exciting new features, including the Cosmodex, Elemental Fusion, new Cosmions and Upgrades, and plenty of quality-of-life updates including arena announcer voice acting, promising to elevate the experience and add even more strategic depth to every duel.

As part of NeoDuel’s free content roadmap, the full release introduces the first gameplay mechanic addition: Elemental Fusion. Players can now blend the power of Air and Water to create the new Element, Ice, allowing Duelists to freeze opponents in the arena.

The newly-added Cosmodex offers a comprehensive index of every Cosmion and element in the game, providing Duelists with valuable insight to master the art of fusion and craft winning strategies.

To add even more immersion to the game’s intense Duels, NeoDuel now features arena announcer voice lines. Performed by Nick Atlas in English and Zeynep Önen in Turkish, their performances are bound to bring energy and personality to every stage.

Steam Page: store.steampowered.com/app/2693940/NEODUEL_Backpack_Monsters

About the game

NeoDuel: Backpack Monsters is an innovative PvP inventory auto-battler with a unique monster-trainer twist. Duelists manage a backpack of Cosmions by strategically placing them and creating powerful fusions that defeat their opponents in a round of Duels.

Key Features

  • Build Your Dream Team: Select and place your Cosmions to create powerful synergies and defeat your opponents. After each Duel, choose new Cosmions to enhance your team and aim for the win.
  • Challenge Duelists at Your Own Pace: Enjoy asynchronous multiplayer gameplay, allowing you to control the pace of the game. Pause and resume at your convenience, with your progress saved and opponents ready for your next move. 
  • Evolve and Fuse Your Cosmions: Use essences to evolve your Cosmions into their most advanced forms and fuse different monsters to unlock unique and powerful creations.
  • Climb the Competitive Ranks: Boost your Elo-ranking by competing against other players and aim for the top in a thrilling, competitive setting.
  • Experiment with Different Builds: Customize your gameplay with unique modifications and upgrades that showcase your style. Explore various tactics and uncover powerful synergies to maximize your backpack’s potential.

About Rogue Duck Interactive LLC 

Rogue Duck Interactive is a small indie game studio from Turkey, passionate about crafting unique strategy games. They focus on delivering creative, high-quality, and engaging gameplay experiences that resonate with players globally, all while keeping-up with the latest trends. Learn more: https://rogueduck.net/ ​ 

About DiceHit Games

DiceHit Games is a passionate indie studio focused on developing strategic computer games. They blend deep gameplay with compelling narratives, offering unique and memorable gaming experiences that challenge your mind and spark your imagination! Learn more: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/dicehit 

About The 4 Winds Entertainment B.V. 

The 4 Winds Entertainment are wayfinders of crafty, innovative experiences that push the boundaries of games. Founded in 2021 by a multicultural group of gaming professionals, their mission is to help indie developers make their games the best they can be. Learn more: https://the4winds.com 

The Spell Brigade Breaks Steam Numbers With an All Time Peak!

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Bolt Blaster Games, a small studio with huge ambition!

Diepenbeek, Belgium, 30th of September – While Steam players were busy playing other trending indie titles on Steam, a new indie contender has graduated from the school of magic. The Spell Brigade, by Bolt Blaster Games, has been able to break the concurrent player count on Steam! Not only that, but it also managed to double it by an all-time peak of 2,487 at that time.

Given how small of a studio Bolt Blaster Games is, it’s definitely admirable that it was able to offer engaging gameplay with a captivating art style featuring goofy, derpy, yet cute tiny wizards that will melt your heart with the way they walk. But they will also melt your enemies with the wrath of their spells! 

Despite the mere resources Bolt Blaster Games has, its ambition played a huge role in developing and shaping The Spell Brigade into its current state. 

“We had high hopes for our release, but this has truly surpassed anything we could have imagined. We’re incredibly grateful to our amazing community for making this all possible.” – Hans Jacobs, Game Director at Bolt Blaster Games.

The Spell Brigade now has a very positive score on Steam and a lot of positive feedback from the players. Offering a great online co-op gameplay experience of 1 – 4 players. United to slay down foes with various different spells, tackle challenges, and complete map objectives. The Spell Brigade has been receiving a lot of updates to keep the community engaged while offering new spells, quality-of-life changes, and other fixes to the game. 

You can grab The Spell Brigade on Steam here

About Bolt Blaster Games

Bolt Blaster Games is a six-person indie game studio from Belgium, founded in 2020. In 2023, they released their first game, a cartoony roguelite shooter in VR called GAZZLERS. It’s a crazy little game in which you fight off hordes of – you guessed it – Gazzlers, with a gun you build yourself from combined parts and upgrades you get after each wave, all in a colorful, cartoony style. 

Working on GAZZLERS post-launch really showed the Bolt Blaster team the value of community feedback and engagement, which is something they want to improve on while working on their second title. Still a young studio with the ambition to make great, fun games, they are eager to grow as game developers, one game at a time.

The Smurfs – Dreams releases a playable demo!

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While waiting for October 24th, try the game early on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and Steam!

Paris, France – September 30, 2024 – It’s time to Smurf ahead of the curve! Try The Smurfs – Dreams before its official release on October 24. The playable demo is now available on the Nintendo eshop, PlayStation Store (PlayStation 5 only), Microsoft Store (Xbox Series only) and (Steam, GOG, Epic Game Store) offering a sneak peek of the incredible journey that awaits you.

Get ready to dive into an all-new adventure in the Smurfs universe with the 3D platformer from Ocellus Services: The Smurfs – Dreams, where the most fantastical dreams meet the darkest nightmares. Watch the playable demo trailer now for an epic preview of the incredible journey that awaits, through the wildest dreams of your favorite Smurfs.

Ocellus are renowned for their expertise showcased in Marsupilami: Hoobadventure. Praised by both critics and players alike, this platformer breathed new life into the iconic character within videogames.

Check out the special edition of The Smurfs – Dreams below!
Digital Deluxe Edition: Soon available on PC (Steam, Epic Game Store, GOG)

  • Digital Thief Skin
  • Digital Artbook
  • Digital Soundtrack

About The Smurfs – Dreams

Gargamel has devised a new nefarious plan to capture the Smurfs. The infamous character has cast a devious spell on the sarsaparilla bushes, the Smurfs’ favorite treat, plunging them into a deep sleep. Embark on a dreamlike expedition where you must wake all the Smurfs before the diabolical Gargamel reaches the village. This epic journey will plunge you into a gaming experience as thrilling as it is unexpected, for in the world of dreams, excitement can swiftly turn into the mystery of nightmares.

Key Features:

  • Solo or Co-op Gameplay: Team up with friends for a smurf-tastic gaming experience!
  • Dive into Unique Dreams: Explore diverse realms with their own set of challenges and surprises!
  • Embark on an Epic Adventure: Journey through 4 dreamy worlds with 12 levels and 16 mini-levels to conquer!
  • Customize Your Character: Collect magic orbs and boss tokens to unlock cool customization options and surprises!
  • Stunning Art Direction: Immerse yourself in a colorful and magical world that evolves as you progress!
     

Whether you play solo or with a friend, discover enchanting or nightmarish places and explore the dreams of your favorite Smurfs by navigating levels with varied gameplay in a fabulous adventure where each world has its own distinct characteristics. This 3D platformer offers exciting challenges, providing total immersion in a magical world where imagination comes to life.

The Smurfs – Dreams will be available on October 24, 2024 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch in physical and digital edition, and on PC (Steam, GOG, Microsoft Store, Epic Game Store) and Xbox One|Series in digital edition.

About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

About Ocellus Services

At Ocellus Services, we are passionate experts in the art and development of stylized video games. Collaborating with industry leaders, we also cultivate our own universes within Ocellus Games. Our team is capable of overseeing the entire creative process, from pre-production to post-production, adapting our skills to projects of any size, genre, or platform. The games, brands, and videos we have contributed to have amassed billions of downloads and views, showcasing our impact in our favorite industry, gaming! 

About Peyo, IMPS (International Merchandising Promotions & Services)

IMPS (International Merchandising Promotions & Services) is the official licensing agent for the beloved little blue characters, “The Smurfs”, created by Peyo. Over the years, IMPS has worked closely with its agents to spread the Smurfs’ popularity worldwide and successfully develop and market publishing activities, audiovisual productions, licensed merchandise, retail promotions and collaborations, digital products and video games, family entertainment experiences, and a plethora of activities that have ensured the everlasting success of the Smurfs. IMPS is led by Véronique Culliford, the daughter of Pierre Culliford, the creator of the Smurfs, better known by his pseudonym Peyo. Véronique has been leading IMPS since 1984 and, along with LAFIG Belgium, holds the rights to the Smurf characters and licenses worldwide.

About The Smurfs™

Blue and as tall as three apples, the Smurfs embody teamwork, loyalty, optimism, joy, humor, and respect for nature. They may not be easy to distinguish at first glance, but each Smurf has its own uniqueness and personality. The Smurfs live in a village filled with mushroom-shaped houses, hidden deep within a magical forest where few dare to venture. Making their debut in Johan and Peewit’s comic book in 1958, these little blue characters created by Belgian artist Peyo (Pierre Culliford) have been spreading happiness and entertaining families worldwide for several generations. The new animated series “The Smurfs” (2021) airs globally on Nickelodeon and Netflix, as well as on TF1 in France. A new Smurfs movie, produced and distributed by Paramount Pictures/Nickelodeon Animation, with Rihanna playing the role of Smurfette, has recently been announced with a worldwide theatrical release scheduled©2024 Microids SA. All rights reserved. Developed by Ocellus. Published by Microids SA. All rights reserved. ©Peyo – 2024 – Licensed through I.M.P.S. (Brussels)

FINAL FANTASY XIV ONLINE PATCH 7.1: “CROSSROADS” REVEALED FOR MID-NOVEMBER 2024 RELEASE

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FINAL FANTASY XI Crossover Alliance Raid, “Echoes of Vana’diel,” Also Shown in Broadcast During Tokyo Game Show

30th September, 2024 – At the weekend, SQUARE ENIX® revealed the first major patch for FINAL FANTASY™ XIV Online following the release of its fifth expansion, Dawntrail™. Details of Patch 7.1, titled “Crossroads,” were shared alongside a mid-Nov. 2024 release as part of the latest Letter from the Producer LIVE broadcast streamed from Tokyo Game Show 2024.

During the broadcast, Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida highlighted a number of additions that will release with Patch 7.1, including the continuation of the main scenario quest, the first part of the FINAL FANTASY XI crossover alliance raid series, new Allied Society quests, and much more. 

An archive of the stream (Japanese audio only) can be viewed here:

The upcoming patch will introduce the highly anticipated crossover alliance raid with SQUARE ENIX’s first MMORPG FINAL FANTASY XI. Titled “Echoes of Vana’diel,” the 24-player battle content jumpstarts the new alliance raid series for FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail, where adventure beckons to an altogether different world─Vana’diel. 

The Patch 7.1 series also brings with it a plethora of additional high-level battle content of varying difficulty, including the first ever high-difficulty 24-player alliance raid, titled “The Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic),” as well as a new trial, new unreal trial, and new ultimate raid.

Patch 7.1 will feature a wide variety of new content, updates and more, including:

  • New Main Scenario Quests
  • New Dungeon – Yuweyawata Field Station
  • New 24-Player Alliance Raid Series – Echoes of Vana’diel
  • New Trial The Minstrel’s Ballad: Sphene’s Burden
  • New Unreal Trial The Jade Stoa (Unreal): Face off against Byakko, one of the Four Lords, at level 100
  • Chaotic Alliance Raid The Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic): A new 24-player, high-difficulty raid
  • New Ultimate Raid Futures Rewritten (Ultimate)
  • New Allied Society Quests – Players will be able to participate in new allied society quests for the Pelupelu that are designed for battle classes and jobs
  • A New Custom Delivery Client – Nitowikwe
  • Additional Role & Wachumeqimeqi Quests – A new role quest story will become available after completing all Dawntrail role quests, similarly a new Wachumeqimeqi story will become available when completing all of those associated quests
  • New Hildibrand Quest Series – Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures
  • New Game+ Support for Patch 7.0 – Replay main scenario quests, job quests, and role quests
  • Duty Support Additions – Support for the non-main scenario quest dungeon Halatali will be implemented, with further additions in the future
  • Player Housing Update – The ability to select interior designs from different residential areas regardless of the location of the plot and new interior designs will be added
  • Miscellaneous Updates – Additional updates for the Hall of the Novice with training for a wide range of different battle mechanics, NPC voiceovers added to Doman Mahjong and more

For more information and the latest updates on content set to arrive with Patch 7.1 and subsequent sub-patches, please visit the promotional site: https://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/dawntrail/

With more than 30 million total registered players, there has never been a better time for newcomers to begin their adventures in the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online saga. The Free Trial now includes all content from A Realm Reborn™, the Heavensward™ and Stormblood™expansions (and updates through Patch 4.58). Free Trial players can enjoy hundreds of hours of award-winning gameplay and story experiences equivalent to three full FINAL FANTASY titles, without limit on playtime. More information can be found at: https://sqex.to/FFXIVFreeTrial

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories 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 185 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 88 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

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

Blizzard at Tokyo Game Show 2024: Overwatch 2 x My Hero Academia collaboration; StarCraft: Remastered and StarCraft II are heading to PC Game Pass

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The Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2024 broadcast showcased key game announcements from across Xbox studios, including the exciting reveals that Overwatch 2’s next collaboration is with the hit anime My Hero Academia, and that both StarCraft: Remastered and StarCraft II are heading to PC Game Pass!

Overwatch 2: From 18-30 October AEST, step into the roles of your favourite anime heroes or villains with exclusive legendary skins that bring the action of My Hero Academia to life in the Overwatch universe. 

Each skin is designed to capture the essence of these beloved characters, giving you the chance to dominate the battlefield with their unique style and flair. 

  • Tracer as the determined Deku
  • Juno as the joyful Uravity
  • Reinhardt as the symbol of peace, All Might 
  • Kiriko as the cunning Himiko Toga
  • Reaper as the leader of the League of Villains, Tomura Shigaraki. 

StarCraft: Starting on 6 November AEST, StarCraft: Remastered and StarCraft II: Campaign Collection will be available to anyone with a PC Game Pass or Game Pass Ultimate subscription. 

Ever since StarCraft first launched in 1998 and expanded with StarCraft II in 2010, the series has left an indelible mark on the real-time strategy (RTS) genre, esports, and the rise of live streaming. It continues to enthral a very active and passionate community that is always looking to welcome new members into its ranks. 

In this genre-defining SciFi series, players engage in an epic war across the stars in the 25th century. Featuring three different factions—the human Terrans, bug-like Zerg, and the technologically advanced Protoss—the games set each species against each other for the fate of the Koprulu sector. 

You can also check out the Overwatch 2 x My Hero Academia Collaboration blog here

Your Peaceful Pixelated Farm Life Awaits – Dreamland Farm Debuts Today on Nintendo Switch!

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Have you always yearned for a farmer’s life? The time has come when the fulfillment of your dream is closer than ever. Starting today, Nintendo Switch players begin their move from the city to the bustling countryside and start their adventure on Dreamland Farm.

As the fields finish harvesting crops and celebrating the end of summer at Dreamland Farm, the rustic, fresh-smelling adventure is just beginning.

Tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, players can start enjoying Dreamland Farm today, where they will embark on a relaxing and atmospheric adventure amid nature.

DREAMLAND FARM AVAILABLE NOW ON THE NINTENDO SWITCH

The dream was unique and the preparation was long, but your grandmother, the former farmer, made sure to pass on all her knowledge of managing and running a farm to you. It’s time to make you a worthy successor of whom she will be proud. Now, leaving behind the turmoil of the city and standing at the door of your new home in the countryside, your most beautiful adventure will begin.

Raising crops, fruits, and vegetables, tending to the very round, cute animals, fishing, or visiting the surrounding town – from today begins the hard, but very pleasurable players’ agricultural labor.

They will be able to travel through and get to know the vast green land, as well as the residents. Players will be able to learn the stories of the locals and help solve their problems, for which they will receive rewards in the form of expansion of their dreamland and even handy blueprints for the production or improvement of various items.

And do not forget that there will be a variety of recipes to master from the collected ingredients and crops! It’s time to grab a shovel and a watering can and fall in love with country life.

Dreamland Farm is available now on the Nintendo Switch. The game will also hit the XBOX console in a later date.

ABOUT REDDEER.GAMES

Since 2019, RedDeer.Games (RDG) is an independent developer and publisher of video games. According to “Forbes”, RDG is ranked among the Top50 Polish game producers and has been awarded one of “The Fastest Growing Gamedev Companies in Central Europe”. RDG’s portfolio contains over 80 unique indie titles, some of which are Sprout Valley, One Night: Burlesque, Little Mouse Encyclopedia, She Wants Me Dead, and Uzzuzzu My Pet – Golf Dash, alongside franchises like The Smurfs, Kayko & Kokosh, as well as The Evil One. RDG releases games on key distribution platforms like Nintendo Switch, Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and iOS. When it comes to plans for 2024, RedDeer.Games will publish Pilo and the Holobook and I See Red on Nintendo Switch console, as well as their own original project – Cook For Love.

Mullet MadJack kicks down the door and is now available on GOG

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The most stylish and badass mullet in gaming makes its debut on the GOG online store, and you can purchase it now for $19,99 for the base game.

Porto Alegre (Brazil), September 27, 2024 – Hammer95 Studios and Epopeia Games are honored to announce that the indie Brazilian FPS hit of 2024, Mullet MadJack, is also available for purchase on the GOG store. The game, which impressively reached over 500,000 wishlists and boasts a 98% approval rating on Steam, now expands the war against billionaire robots to yet another platform.

Check out our review for Mullet MadJack here

Get Mullet MadJack now on GOG:

Mullet MadJack is a kick to the face of billionaire robots

Mullet MadJack is an action-packed FPS game that combines classic elements of old-school anime with a modern cyberpunk twist. In story mode, where speed is (for once) a friend of perfection, you’ll face off against hordes of billionaire robots in a frenzy of bullets, brawls, and explosions as you fight your way through the building’s floors to save the world’s biggest influencer! But be careful: your life literally depends on dopamine, meaning the more robots you take down, the longer you can stay alive!

Looking for an even bigger challenge? Don’t miss the Endless Mode, which offers non-stop challenges and loads of adrenaline. There are also unlockable game modes, such as Weapon Roulette, where each weapon is randomly generated, and Happy Foot, where you face enemies without any weapons and have to rely on your creativity and lots of kicks to survive.

What are you waiting for? Head over to GOG and buy Mullet MadJack now!

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About Hammer95 Studios

Hammer95 is a collective of artists who love the aesthetic of old-school anime and aim to bring back that nostalgia. For more information, follow Hammer95 Studios on social media: XTikTokInstagramYouTube, and Discord.

About Epopeia Games

Epopeia Games is responsible for other games that have been nominated for various awards, and has published the Brazilian indie hit of 2024, Mullet MadJack. Now, it promises to innovate in the farm games genre with the release of Gaucho and the Grassland, which has already won the award for BEST GAME PITCH FROM REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS at the Big Festival 2022 in São Paulo, Brazil. The game is scheduled for release on PC in 2025, with future plans for Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Playstation 4/5 releases.

SORROW, SECRETS AND ADVENTURE AWAIT AT SHORE’S END IN WUTHERING WAVES VERSION 1.3 AVAILABLE NOW 

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Journey to The Black Shores, a New Region Protected by Five-Star Resonator, Shorekeeper, Play Through a New Main Story Quest, Partake in Several Featured Events and Experience the Latest In-Game Optimizations

GUANGZHOU, CHINA – SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 – The latest update to Kuro Games’ award-winning open-world action RPG Wuthering Waves is available now. Featuring new playable characters, main story questlines, and quality-of-life optimizations, Version 1.3 introduces players to the Black Shores, a mysterious region teeming with secrets, danger, and a new hope. 
 
Featuring vast explorable areas, two new Resonators (Shorekeeper and Youhu), a fresh main story quest line, epic weapons, and brand new gameplay elements, Version 1.3 further sets Wuthering Waves apart from competing gacha titles.

Full of exciting new gameplay, a plethora of enticing new content and improved optimizations, Wuthering Waves Version 1.3 features include:

  • New Resonators: In Version 1.3 players meet five-star Resonator, Shorekeeper, the guardian of the Black Shores, with a healing, crowd control and damage amplification combat style. Also introduced is the four-star Resonator Youhu, a mischievous antiquarian with a silver tongue useful for selling treasures on the street. Youhu features a combat style of survival healing, resonance skill damage, resonance destruction and coordinated attack damage amplification.
  • The Black Shores: The rumored island hidden in the sea has two main areas: The Black Shores Archipelago (upper level) and Tethys’ Deep (lower level).
    • The Black Shores, an archipelago enshrouded in mysteries and turmoil, remains sealed away from the world in thick digital fog. It remains uncertain when or who will lift its veil, allowing it to once more shoulder the task of connecting the world.
    • Tethy’s Deep: As an untuned melody drifts across the night sky, the torchlights that once illuminated the stars now instead devour them in crimson blaze. Listen to the true cries concealed within the Lament, and face them with unwavering courage. Hope will be born anew.
  • New Weapons:
    • Stellar Symphony – five-Star weapon *****
    • Deep Sky Blazar Series – four-Star weapon ****
  • New Main Quest: Presenting a new story that sets the scene for a future that is still unknown and a past that remains buried beneath the waves. A blue figure guides you through the mist, unveiling an imminent danger that awaits both you and The Black Shores.
  • New Companion Story: At the northern border of Huanglong lies Jinzhou City, where players will encounter the vacationing Encore. She extends a special invitation to join her and her companion Small Wooly on an exciting adventure.
  • New Featured Events: Upcoming events in Version 1.3 include:
    • Where Stars Slumber – Area Exploration Event
    • Amidst the Stars – Photo Collection Event
    • Gifts of Sea Breeze – 7-Day Sign-In Event
    • Fairy Tale’s Finale – Featured Co-Op Battle Challenge
    • Infinite Battle Simulation – Featured Area Battle Challenge
    • Solaris Weather Forecast – Featured Parkour Collection Event
    • Lollo Campaign: Rerun – Featured Commission Event
  • New Boss and Echoes: Version 1.3 introduces Fallacy of No Return, a new boss that patrols the boundary between the real and the data spaces. Also available to play in the update are new echoes – Phantom: Gulpuff and Phantom: Limescale Construct.
  • New Events: Tactical Hologram: Inferno Rider and Retro Game Collector events kick off with the latest content update.

Wuthering Waves is a free-to-play, cross-platform, open-world action RPG that emphasizes dynamic movement and freedom of exploration on a mysterious, post-cataclysmic, sci-fi planet. Engage in fast-paced PVE combat that focuses on special dodge, parry, and counter mechanics. Wuthering Waves hosts a deep storyline, breathtaking art and atmosphere, and addictive action-RPG combat that is suitable for novice and veteran RPG players alike. Wuthering Waves features plenty of fierce opponents and captivating quests that unfold in the game’s vast world.
 
Download the award-winning Wuthering Waves today on the Wuthering Waves official website, on the App Store, Google Play, and PC via The Epic Games Store.

ABOUT KURO GAMES

Founded in 2014, Kuro Games main focus is to create high quality, original games that push the boundaries. For over a decade Kuro Games has strived to bring more diverse, innovative, and enjoyable services to its players.

Kuro Games independently developed “Punishing: Gray Raven”, which was well received with warm response from players around the world. With over 30 million downloads worldwide, its recently released new open-world ARPG “Wuthering Waves” is receiving the same public reception.