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Capcom Brings The Arcade Home With MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Out Today!

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London (September 12, 2024) MARVEL vs. CAPCOM® Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is now available worldwide digitally across Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, and PC via Steam, with an Xbox One digital release coming in 2025! For the first time ever, play these classics with friends and foes across the world from the comfort of your home with online multiplayer supported by rollback netcode!

Experience the extraordinary nostalgia of the seven-in-one collection with countless characters and Super Heroes prepared to brawl. All seven games promise to take players back in time with their hard-hitting action for the first time ever on modern platforms:

  • X-MEN® CHILDREN OF THE ATOM
  • MARVEL SUPER HEROES™
  • X-MEN™ VS. STREET FIGHTER®
  • MARVEL SUPER HEROES™ vs. STREET FIGHTER®
  • MARVEL™ vs. CAPCOM® CLASH OF SUPER HEROES
  • MARVEL™ vs. CAPCOM® 2 New Age of Heroes
  • THE PUNISHER™

Check out the launch trailer on YouTube (below), and for more information on MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, visit the official website and Twitter/X page.

And don’t forget to gear up for the collection’s physical release on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch!

The future of MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is bright with its upgrades and enhancements that will make the fighting experience fun and memorable for everyone:

  • Battle It Out Online: Online ranked, casual, and custom matches are available for all fighting games so you can go head-to-head with family and friends from around the world!
  • Robust Rollback Netcode: Online matches are supported with rollback netcode for the most stable online gameplay experience!
  • Be the Best: Climb the global high-score leaderboard across all seven games to show your skills to the rest of the world!
  • Practice Makes Perfect: Training Mode is now included across the entire fighting game collection so you can master your favourite character or try a new one!
  • Watch This: All eyes are on the players with Spectator Mode to make watching matches seamless and entertaining!
  • One-Button Specials: One-Button Specials are now available for players, making these games even more accessible than ever!
  • There’s Levels to This: Difficulty Settings can be adjusted higher or lower for solo players to up the ante or ease up on the challenge!
  • Additional Features: The collection is a treasure trove for fans of the classic games with an immersive music jukebox, an in-game Museum, original Marquee Cards from all titles, the ability to save the game in single-player mode, new display filters to emulate older television and arcade screens, and so much more!

For Capcom fans, fighting game enthusiasts, comic book and Super Hero aficionados, and everyone in between, MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics offers a timeless celebration of a legacy fighting game series, delivering a diverse roster of iconic characters, enhanced features, and competitive gameplay. Relive the nostalgia or discover enduring classics for the first time, uniting fans of all generations in celebration of Capcom’s legendary fighting game series and stay tuned for more information on the collection in the coming months!

About Capcom

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher, and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com  or news.capcomusa.com.

Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

Hollowbody Review

Hollowbody

Developer: Headware Games
Publisher: Headware Games
Platforms: Windows
Release Date: 13 September 2024
Price: $16.99 USD – Available Here

Overview

Now that the Silent Hill 2 remake is just a few months off, it’s a good time to revisit the series in preparation. You can also make things even more interesting by trying some SH-inspired indie titles. Hollowbody is the latest horror game to pay homage to the classic, but does it do it justice?

Hollowbody Gameplay

Story

In the 21st century, a bioterrorist attack struck the western British Isles. Fearing widespread contagion, the authorities walled off contaminated zones, leaving common citizens to die while the rich were evacuated to secured areas. Six decades have passed, but people still demand answers and justice. You play as Mica, who has decided to risk everything to rescue her partner, who went missing during an investigation in the excluded zone.

The game’s biopunk setting is intriguing. Down in the walled zone, players can find notes and voice files that hint at how these people lived and died before being decimated by a missile strike. The game drip-feeds its story to keep players engaged. That said, the chunks of lore found provide players with brief and uninteresting bits that don’t add much to the overarching plot.

Gameplay

Hollowbody follows the same design structure found in the Silent Hill games. That means players get to explore the outdoors and indoors of a deserted city, solve puzzles, and deal with enemies. Players can expect a lot of running through the streets of the walled city. The map is big, with houses and other buildings visible in the distance. The game features classic urban locales like apartments, a subway, convenience stores, and a church—for extra spookiness—and more. Despite that, very little can be explored, and the alleys and yards that can be investigated often yield little of interest, if anything at all. Inside “dungeons,” players get to solve very simple and easy logic puzzles. Developers nowadays go the extra distance to avoid frustrating players, but an indie game in a niche genre should provide diverse difficulty options off the bat. Silent Hill 2 did it 23 years ago.

During my time with the game, I only encountered the same four enemies: an average humanoid, a big humanoid, a white spider thing that barely moved, and a dog that attacked by bumping into the player. They pose no threat since ammo and weapons are plentiful. It’s more reassuring to eliminate enemies blocking your path in tighter spaces, though it’s easy to bait an attack and move on. Later in the game, enemies appear in larger numbers outdoors, but they’re mostly just extra obstacles to avoid. There’s no incentive to engage, especially with clunky combat and camera mechanics.

Visuals

The graphics are mostly well put together and resemble visuals from early PlayStation 2 titles. However, the erratic camera and poorly implemented lighting detract from the game’s presentation. The colors are too washed out and dim, and points of interest blend too much with the backdrops, making it somewhat difficult to spot important elements. Lastly, the limited and awkwardly placed camera angles make Hollowbody a stressful experience but for all the wrong reasons.

Audio

The soundtrack is monotonous but offers a few tense moments. Frankly, the most disturbing sound you’ll hear is the wheezing baby cry made by some monsters. Ambient sounds could be more varied. Sound effects like wall-knocking and shattering glass provide the right kind of creepiness when exploring desolate buildings, but they should be used more creatively to catch players off guard.

Overall

Hollowbody could have been a good horror adventure, but its potential was ultimately squandered due to poor execution in key areas. Although the narrative is a central aspect of the game, it struggles to establish hooks that capture players’ attention. While a game in this genre doesn’t necessarily need intricate and polished combat, the ease with which enemies can be brushed off diminishes the tension that is crucial to the horror experience.

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Hollowbody – Gameplay

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Hollowbody sets its survival horror in a biopunk environment, offering an intriguing concept. The game is story-driven, featuring combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving. We venture into the walled city to uncover its mysteries while helping Mica search for her missing partner.

Hollowbody – Gameplay

A tech-noir survival horror short story, set in the urban decay of a long abandoned British city. Solve environmental puzzles, manage limited resources and fight for a way to escape beyond the wall.

Alone, stranded, and with limited resources at your disposal you’ll have to push your way through the zone, solve environmental puzzles, manage resources and fight for your life as you try to find a way to escape beyond the wall.

Hollowbody
Developer: Headware Games
Publisher: Headware Games
Platform: Windows
Release Date: 13 Sep, 2024

Available here – https://www.headwaregames.com/hollowbody

Summary:

Not Recommended – “Hollowbody offers an intriguing biopunk setting but fails to engage players due to clunky gameplay, underwhelming sound design, and the lack of a gripping story.”

Check out our review for Hollowbody here!

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A tale with hidden depths – watch the demo gameplay for Weappy Studio’s upcoming game The Eternal Life of Goldman now!

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Sydney, Australia, September 12, 2024: Couldn’t attend gamescom 2024 and missed out on getting your hands on this gem? Don’t fret – we’ve got the demo gameplay for you right here! The Eternal Life of Goldman, Weappy Studio’s upcoming 2D platformer adventure, tells a vibrant yet dark story that weaves together legends, fairy tales, and myths. Rumours say it was called the “biggest surprise” and “one of the most beautiful games at gamescom.” Take a look:

Step into the shoes of Goldman, an unusual protagonist navigating a land of twisted fairy tales and corrupted folklore. The Eternal Life of Goldman offers a mesmerising blend of challenging platforming sequences and exploration, applying a plethora of abilities, all wrapped in breathtaking, meticulously painted 2D art.

The game demands precision, but it never devolves into a gruelling exercise where you have to memorise and methodically execute an exact sequence of actions. In The Eternal Life of Goldman, no two rooms or landscapes are alike. Every place, every object, every character, every visual effect — everything is carefully planned and executed to the finest detail.

The Eternal Life of Goldman is being developed by Weappy Studio and published by THQ Nordic and will be available for PS5™, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo® Switch, PC.

About The Eternal Life of Goldman

The Eternal Life of Goldman is a vibrant yet dark adventure that weaves together legends, fairy tales and myths. It takes the genre at an unusual angle and offers something unexpected at every turn.

You arrive at the Archipelago on a strange mission: to kill the Deity, a mystical creature that everyone talks about, but no one has seen. To find the Deity, you will have to delve deep into the many secrets these islands keep. You will discover a place marked by tragedy and filled with eccentric characters and remarkable contrasts.

Upgrade your cane with new parts and unlock new abilities, to explore the hidden corners of the Archipelago and face incredible creatures.

  • Singleplayer 2D platformer adventure
  • Hand-crafted in classic frame-by-frame animation technique
  • Hand-drawn backgrounds, characters, and animations
  • Classic side-scroller gameplay
  • Precision platforming
  • Expand your traversal abilities to reach new areas
  • Unique and challenging boss fights
  • Lots of secrets to uncover
  • Cleverly designed world, that allows for maximum exploration with minimum backtracking
  • Strange and twisted creatures, a combination of folklore and nightmare-material
  • Inspired by ancient folk-tales

About THQ Nordic:

Our official boiler plate can be found on our website: https://www.thqnordic.com/company/about

About Weappy Studio:

Weappy is a game developer for PC and consoles, founded in 2015. The studio’s portfolio includes This Is the Police 1 & 2 and Rebel Cops, released in partnership with THQ Nordic. Learn more on Weappy’s website. Follow us on YouTube

UBISOFT ANZ BRINGING ASSASSIN’S CREED SHADOWS AND RAINBOW 6 SIEGE TO PAX AUS

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PAX Attendees will be able to play Assassin’s Creed Shadows and experience Rainbow 6 Siege Showmatches

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – September 12, 2024 – Today, Ubisoft ANZ announced their lineup featuring Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Rainbow 6 Siege for PAX AUS taking place in Melbourne from October 11 – 13.

Attendees will be able to go hands-on with Assassin’s Creed Shadows at the Ubisoft Booth and will also have the opportunity to hear directly from Game Director, Charles Benoit from Ubisoft Québec, in a dedicated theatre presentation. Charles Benoit will present a deep dive into the game with his presentation Bringing Assassin’s Creed Shadows to Life with Ubisoft Québec, which will take place on Saturday, October 12 at the Quokka Theatre from 1:00 – 2:00pm.

PAX AUS attendees will also experience the return of live Rainbow 6 Siege in Australia with dedicated creator and esports showmatches on Friday, October 11. The action starts from 5:30pm inside the Queue Hall (for entry after 6pm, enter via Door 1 on the concourse) with a showmatch featuring ten creators in a 5v5 match with a twist: every round the stage host will spin a wheel to change rules for teams! Following the creator show match, two of the best Rainbow 6 Siege esports teams in APAC, will go head-to-head in a classic exhibition match. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for full lineup of creators and esports teams!

For more information about Ubisoft ANZ PAX AUS presence, please visit Ubisoft ANZ social channels on X/TwitterFacebook and Instagram.

About Assassin’s Creed     

Since it first launched in 2007, the Assassin’s Creed series has sold more than 200 million games worldwide. The franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series in video game history. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into numerous other entertainment media.   

About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege  

Alongside a thriving professional esports scene and a community of over 80 million registered players, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of a fast-paced, ever-evolving multiplayer experience grounded in the selection of unique Operators. Using the right mix of tactics and destruction, Rainbow Six teams engage their enemies in sieges, where both sides have exclusive skills and gadgets at their disposal. Defenders prepare by transforming the environments around them into modern strongholds, while attackers use recon drones to gain intel for carefully planning their assault. With access to dozens of Operators inspired by real world counter-intelligence agents from around the globe, players can choose exactly how they want to approach each challenge they encounter. Through the constant addition of new Operators and maps that add to the depth of both strategy and combat, the unpredictability of each round of Rainbow Six Siege sets a new bar for intensity and competition in gaming. 

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2023-24 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2.32 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com

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PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue for September: The Plucky Squire, Night in the Woods, Under The Waves and more

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Jump between 2D and 3D worlds in a storybook adventure that literally leaps off the page, dive into the depths of the North Sea in a techno-futuristic 1970s, reconnect with friends in a crumbling former mining town and more with September’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue lineup! The Plucky Squire launches day and date into PlayStation Plus, with the lineup’s headliner joined by Under The Waves, Night in the Woods and many more games. We’re also announcing new classics and PS VR2 game offerings coming to PlayStation Plus Deluxe, which includes action rhythm shooter Pistol Whip. All these games will be available from September 17. Let’s take a closer look at each of the new game announcements. 

PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe | Game Catalogue

The Plucky Squire | PS5

The Plucky Squire follows the magical adventures of Jot and his friends – storybook characters who discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book. When the malevolent Humgrump realises he’s the villain of the book – destined to lose his battle against the forces of good for all eternity – he kicks the heroic Jot out of its pages and changes the story forever. Jot must face challenges unlike anything he’s ever seen if he is to save his friends from Humgrump’s dark forces and restore the book’s happy ending. Jump between 2D and 3D worlds in this charming action adventure – solving puzzles, boxing badgers, flying with a jetpack, and enjoying many more delightful and surprising mini challenges as you become the hero of a living storybook.

Under The Waves | PS4, PS5

Under the Waves is a narrative-driven adventure game about the engulfing power of grief. Set in the depths of the North Sea in a techno-futuristic 1970s, professional diver Stan is struggling to overcome a life-changing loss and embrace a new future. A love letter to the oceans, Under The Waves invites you to dive into a gorgeous underwater world, brought to life in a poetic blend of cinematic visuals and poignant storytelling. Live a gripping story through Stan’s eyes and guide him through an unforeseen series of events that will bring him deeper and deeper into the abyss, the reflection of his own psyche.

Night in the Woods | PS4, PS5

College dropout Mae Borowski returns home to the crumbling former mining town of Possum Springs seeking to resume her aimless former life and reconnect with the friends she left behind. But things aren’t the same. Home seems different now and her friends have grown and changed. Leaves are falling and the wind is growing colder. Strange things are happening as the light fades. And there’s something in the woods. Night in The Woods is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world. Break stuff, play bass, hang out, walk on powerlines, jump between roofs, and discover strange and amazing and terrible things you never asked for. 

Chernobylite | PS4, PS5

Chernobylite is a science fiction survival horror RPG from developers Farm 51. Set in the hyper-realistic, 3D scanned wasteland of Chernobyl’s exclusion zone, you’ll take on the role of Igor, a physicist and ex-employee of the Chernobyl Power Plant, returning to Pripyat to investigate the mysterious disappearance of his fiancee, 30 years prior. Compete with the hostile military presence, other stalkers and supernatural creatures, as well as the harsh and unforgiving environment in your search to uncover the truth. Get ready for a thrilling adventure of survival, conspiracy, horror, love, and obsession. 

Wild Card Football | PS4, PS5

Wild Card Football is a fun pick-up-and-play arcade-style football game featuring 7v7 team-focused gameplay with the unique Wild Card system that lets you change the course of the action in an instant with special power-ups and rule-breaking abilities. With optimised rule sets, customisable teams and outfits, authentic pro players, and bombastic moves, players can show off their skills across single-player and competitive multiplayer modes, while using ‘Wild Cards’ that redefine the football genre and unleash over-the-top action.

Space Engineers | PS4, PS5

Space Engineers is a sandbox game about engineering, construction, exploration and survival in space and on planets. Players build space ships, wheeled vehicles, space stations, planetary outposts of various sizes and uses (civil and military), pilot ships and travel through space to explore planets and gather resources to survive. Featuring both creative and survival modes, there is no limit to what can be built, utilised and explored. Space Engineers concentrates on construction and exploration aspects, but can be played as a survival shooter as well. 

Road 96 | PS4, PS5

Road 96 is a crazy, beautiful road-trip. The discovery of exciting places, and unusual people on your own personal journey to freedom. An ever-evolving story-driven adventure inspired by Tarantino, The Coen Brothers, and Bong Joon-ho, made by the award-winning creators of Valiant Hearts and Memories Retold. Moments of action, exploration, contemplative melancholy, human encounters and wacky situations set against a backdrop of authoritarian rule and oppression. A stunning visual style, a soundtrack filled with 90s hits, and a thousand routes through the game combine so each player can create their own unique stories on Road 96.

Ben 10 | PS4

As Ben Tennyson, it’s up to you to save the world. Take on some of Ben’s most infamous enemies, including Zombozo, Queen Bee, and the Weatherheads. Unlock and transform into all ten of Ben’s incredible alien forms. Use each alien’s powerful combat moves – including Ultimate Attacks – to lay the beat-down on enemies with devastating combos, and solve puzzles with each alien’s unique abilities as you unravel exciting new stories in three all-new playable episodes.

Far Cry 5* | PS4

Welcome to Hope County, Montana, the land of the free and brave, but also the home of a fanatical doomsday cult. Stand up to cult leader Joseph Seed and his siblings, the Heralds, to spark the fires of resistance and liberate the besieged community. Use a vast arsenal of weapons from rocket launchers to shovels, and take control of iconic muscle cars, ATVs, planes, and more to engage the cult forces in epic fights. Ally with the Fangs for Hire group, including fan-favourite bear Cheeseburger and dog Boomer, and free Hope County from its oppressors.

*PlayStation Plus re-release.

PlayStation Deluxe | PS VR2 & Classics

Pistol Whip | PS VR2

This physical first-person shooter is fueled by dynamic tracks, dreamscape visuals and easy to learn, tough to master gunplay. Blast, duck, and dodge your way through fever dream scenarios, build unique rhythms in a ballet of bullets and claim glory on the leader boards.Inspired by iconic action cinema, the only thing that goes harder than this title’s soundtrack is you. Flow to the music with your own rhythmic patterns, or go all out as a dual-wielding deadeye with nothing to lose.

Secret Agent Clank | PS4, PS5

Play as Clank, Ratchet, and Captain Qwark in this undercover adventure, originally released on PSP and now enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. When a valuable gem is stolen and Ratchet is charged with its theft, only one Robot can save him – Secret Agent Clank! It’s up to the galaxy’s top spy to solve this mystery and uncover the true mastermind behind the crime.

Sky Gunner | PS4, PS5

Experience SkyGunner, a 3D third-person combat flight sim originally released on the PlayStation 2, now enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. Choose from three Skygunners; Ciel, Copain and Femme and take on a multitude of spectacular missions and take advantage of the intricate scoring system to unlock hidden secrets and modes. 

Mister Mosquito | PS4, PS5

You are Mr Moskeeto, an uninvited guest in the Yamada’s family home. You will need to drink as much of their blood as possible to survive the winter. They know you are in the house, and they plan to take you out. This PS2 release is now enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. Fly through and explore the 12 levels of the Yamada household, searching for victims. Use stealth or prepare for air combat as you do battle with human inhabitants. Watch the family’s relationship disintegrate as they take their irritation out on each other.

To learn more about the full line up visit the PlayStation Blog

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DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: THE DARK PRINCE NOW AVAILABLE ON STEAM AND MOBILE DEVICES

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All Previously Launched DLC From the Nintendo Switch Digital Deluxe Edition is Included in the Steam and Mobile Versions

SYDNEY (Sept. 12, 2024) Today, SQUARE ENIX® released the latest entry in the popular role-playing game series, DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince, for PC (Steam®) and mobile devices (iOS and Android). PC (Steam) and mobile versions will include all previously launched DLC from the Nintendo Switch™ Digital Deluxe Edition, in addition to the game’s main story quests, allowing players to quest for revenge, discover new monster combinations, and immerse themselves in strategic battles.

DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince features Psaro, the Demon Prince, whose curse prevents him from harming monsters. As a result, he must become a Monster Wrangler, recruiting, and fighting alongside monsters throughout the various environments of the fantastical world of Nadiria. Over the course of this adventure, the seasons and landscape will regularly cycle through Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, which will open up new areas and allow players to encounter different monsters specific to that season.

One of the most powerful tools in the player arsenal is the newly evolved synthesis system which allows players to create completely new monsters by combining those already on their roster. Players can experiment and eventually unlock over 500 monsters, including franchise favorites, dark lords, and completely new creatures. Furthermore, Quickfire Contest, an automatic speed match, will allow players to compete in a single-player challenge mode in 30 consecutive matches.

DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince for PC (Steam) and mobile features all previously launched DLC from the Nintendo Switch Digital Deluxe Edition at no additional charge, including:

  • The Mole Hole: In this special dungeon, scout monsters that have already been befriended once before. The Mole Hole provides ample opportunity to reunite easily with monsters that only appear during specific seasons or weather conditions, and even those that can only otherwise be obtained via synthesis.
  • Coach Joe’s Dungeon Gym: Explore the randomly generated dungeons to battle legions of powerful monsters.
  • Treasure Trunks: A mysterious treasure chest containing exciting rewards that can be opened once every hour allowing players to get their hands on some helpful items.

DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince is available for PC (Steam), mobile and Nintendo Switch. For more information, visit: https://dragonquest.square-enix-games.com.  

About DRAGON QUEST

DRAGON QUEST is a legendary series of role-playing games created by Yuji Horii and beloved by millions both in Japan and around the world. The first DRAGON QUEST was released in 1986, and the game made its US debut in 1989 as DRAGON WARRIOR. The critically acclaimed series has shipped more than 85 million units worldwide, spanning 11 main series titles, many spin-off games, as well as films, anime, novels, manga, merchandise and more. Celebrating its 37th anniversary this year, the wildly popular DRAGON QUEST franchise holds various Guinness World Records including “Longest-Running Japanese RPG Series.”

The visionaries behind the series, Creator and Game Designer Yuji Horii, Character Designer Akira Toriyama (creator of Dragon Ball) and composer Koichi Sugiyama, have long enchanted newcomers and long-time fans alike, with each new entry in the franchise comprising charming visuals, enthralling storylines, and captivating music. The latest instalment, DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of An Elusive Age, was released to much critical acclaim, winning the Metacritic Must-Play game award and becoming Metacritic’s “#2 Best Switch Game of 2019” and “#3 Best PS4 Game of 2020.” It has shipped over 6.5 million units globally to date.

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

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TOWER OF GOD: NEW WORLD ADDS NEW TEAMMATES [DATA] KHUN ASENSIO AND [DARK SHADOW] REFLEJO IN LATEST GAME UPDATE

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LOS ANGELESSEPTEMBER 11, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has released an in-game update for its collectible RPG, Tower of God: New World. New playable teammates, Ignition weapons, contents and limited-time events are now available for players to experience. 

SSR+ [Data] Khun Asensio (Yellow Element, Warrior, Spear Bearer) developed and utilizes the unique “Flying Fish Spear Arts”, proving to be an exceptional Spear Bearer. He attacks enemies using two independent Flying Fish that reduce their Physical Resistance. Another newly added teammate is SSR [Dark Shadow] Reflejo (Purple Element, Warrior, Fisherman). Reflejo is a member of FUG whose identity is concealed and is known for the exceptional range of his special moves.

A Stage Jump feature has been introduced as part of the latest update. This new feature allows players to skip through stages quickly, providing a chance to enjoy a more fast-paced Adventure challenge. In addition, players can equip their teammates with new Ignition Weapons ‘Alocasia’ and ‘Rafflesia.’ The new Ignition Weapons can be obtained by playing the new Floors of Tests. 

A variety of limited-time events are available through September 25, providing players a chance to earn valuable rewards: 

  • Returning Story Event [The Khun Family Fall Festival]: Experience special Story and Free stages to earn various rewards including the Full Moon Chest, SSR+ Tower’s Blessing Break Stone and more. Items earned from the Story Event can be exchanged for the costume of [Assassin] Khyun Kiseia, Radiant Revolution Fragments, Revolution Ores, and etc. 
  • Fall Festival Celebration Check-in Event: Check-in the game for 14 days during the event period can earn multiple rewards including SSR Soulstones, Expirable Suspendiums, Master Keys and more.
  • Fall Festival Tower Fun Run Event: Complete laps of Tower Fun Run using the Tower Fun Run Dice to level up the board and obtain valuable rewards such as SSR [Dark Shadow] Reflejo, Revolution Ores, Normal Summon Tickets and more. 

Additionally, the second season of the Revolution Room Event is open through October 8. Players can climb stages in the seasonal dungeon using Blue Orbs and receive Revolution growth resources and Titles for their ranking rewards. 

In Tower of God: New World, players can take control of fan-favorite characters to ascend the Tower. Join Twenty-Fifth Bam – and more than 100 characters – as he fights his way through the Tower in gorgeous 3D animation that will make players feel like they have stepped into an anime world. Players will experience fast-paced battle mechanics while utilizing a unique Slot System that powers up a particular “slot” instead of a specific character. 

The game is now available on Google Play and the App Store while the PC version is available to download from Google Play Games Beta. Players are encouraged to sign up on Discord and other social channels (YouTube, Instagram, X, TikTok, and Facebook) for the latest information.

About Netmarble Corporation

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

Selfloss sets sail on consoles!

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Reignite the lights of hope in a world cast in darkness

Manchester, UK – September 12, 2024 | Following last week’s PC launch, Maximum Entertainment and Goodwin Games embark on a new journey with Selfloss! The stunning world of Yord, with all its magic and mysteries is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

In Selfloss the players will explore the boundary between life and death, uncovering a tale of grief, loss, and healing. Plagued by his own grief and inability to move on, the wise healer Kasimir is tasked with a quest to perform the Selfloss ritual. On his journey, he will fight the miasma corrupting this magical world, meet a myriad of curious inhabitants of the Yord and learn stories that will change his life forever.

But players won’t be travelling through this story alone. Accompanied by Kazimir’s magical staff, which they control independently from the healer, players will fight and light their way through the darkness, getting one step closer to discovering both the mysteries of Yord and the pain plaguing Kazimirs’ heart in an attempt to heal the wounds that plague this lost soul. 

For more on what to expect from Selfloss, check out our trailer below: 

Inspired by the rich tales and myths of Slavic folklore, players will embrace the haunting beauty of a world that has once lost all hope of ever seeing the light again. Can they light the way or will their story end in a world consumed by darkness?

In addition to the digital launch, physical versions will also be available from September 13th on PS5 & Nintendo Switch at all good retailers including Signature Edition Games.

About Maximum Entertainment

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

About Goodwin Games

Goodwin Games is an independent game studio based in Almaty, Kazakhstan. We are a talented team of 3 creators. Our studio specializes in creating uniquely emotional beautiful games with whimsical mechanics, paying special attention to story, atmosphere, music, and visual design. Our journey began with one person – Alexander Khoroshavin, who created the initial prototype of the game Selfloss. Due to our small team size, we have a unique approach to development. Each member of our team strives to acquire a wide range of skills and thoroughly understand the development process. We are true indies!

Four-Player Platformer ‘Crossy Road Castle’ Delights on Consoles Today

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Conquer colorful challenges as classic Crossy Road characters, now on consoles for the first time

MELBOURNE, Australia Sept. 11, 2024 Crossy Road Castle, the co-op party platformer with over 350 million downloads across the series worldwide from developer Hipster Whale, makes the final jump onto Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S today!  

Crash through castles in hand-crafted, procedurally served levels as beloved characters from the Crossy Road universe. Journey through puzzling platformer gauntlets solo or with friends and family thanks to local couch co-op and online cross-platform multiplayer. Learn to leap through levels accommodating players of all proficiencies, from those dipping their toes into gaming to veterans of the retro arcade era.  

Choose one of four classic starting characters: Chicken, Mallard, Blue, or Unihorse. Dazzle fellow castle-climbers by deftly maneuvering past obstacles with well-timed jumps. Tackle increasingly complex stages to reach battle-ready bosses (beware the Eagle!) before proceeding to the next castle. Unlock more than 150 collectible characters along the way by spending well-earned coins, tokens, and gems.

Ascend ten castles with quirky themes like Creepy Carnival, Candy Cafe, and The Great Treehouse. Collect cute stickers with each achievement unlocked, and deck out your characters with a sprawling array of silly hats. Enjoy a retro voxel aesthetic with endless replayability, and keep the fun coming with regular updates and limited-time events! 

“We’ve been delighted to see so much anticipation for Crossy Road Castle’s console launch, and it’s finally here!” said Clara Reeves, CEO of Hipster Whale. “We hope to see returning fans and new explorers invite friends and family to nights of joyous co-op, and we have much more in store for them around the corner.” 

Crossy Road Castle is now available on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S for $19.99 USD. It will support English, Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Dutch, French, French (Canada), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, and Turkish languages. To learn more and stay up to date, follow Crossy Road Castle’s official website, X/Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and the Discord community.

About Hipster Whale

Hipster Whale is a multi-award winning Australian studio, located in the heart of Melbourne.

Their first release, Crossy Road, quickly became a viral success and Crossy Road titles have amassed more than 350 million downloads to date.

Hipster Whale has joined forces with world-renowned companies along the way, including Bandai Namco and Disney to create more top-charting games like PAC-MAN 256 and Disney Crossy Road.

They continue to make and publish bright and funny games with broad appeal, including Piffle, Crossy Road Castle and Crossy Road+.