A Collaborative Effort Showcasing Sony’s Unified Commitment to IP Expansion is in Production to Elevate the Award-Winning PlayStation Franchise

Las Vegas, Nevada, January 6, 2025 – Crunchyroll, the global anime brand, together with Aniplex, Sony Music, and PlayStation Productions, today announced a new anime series adapted from Sucker Punch Productions’ award-winning “Ghost of Tsushima” video game and its “Legends” cooperative multiplayer experience inspired by Japanese folktales and mythology. 

The Ghost of Tsushima anime will be produced in collaboration with Aniplex, the studio behind globally celebrated series such as Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Solo Leveling, and Sword Art Online. The adaptation will be helmed by Director Takanobu Mizuno, with Gen Urobuchi (NITRO PLUS) for Story Composition and animation by KAMIKAZE DOUGA. Together, the team will bring Ghost of Tsushima: Legends’ traditional samurai aesthetics to life with cinematic storytelling and striking visuals. Sony Music will serve as the strategic music and soundtrack partner for the series.

“This project is a testament to the creative synergy within the Sony family, uniting the expertise of PlayStation Studios and PlayStation Productions; the creative team of Sucker Punch Productions and Aniplex; Sony Music’s iconic global artist roster; and Crunchyroll’s fan-first global marketing and distribution footprint,” said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll. “The Ghost of Tsushima anime will offer fans an exciting new way to experience the game in an anime style that will be bold and groundbreaking.”

“Having already proven the immense quality and versatility of our gaming properties across multiple successful film and television projects, we couldn’t be more excited to announce our first ever anime adaptation,” said Asad Qizilbash, Head of PlayStation Productions. “Ghost of Tsushima’s rich, immersive world and its fantastical Legends mode based on Japanese mythology provide the perfect canvas for this project, and Aniplex is the perfect partner to translate Sucker Punch Productions’ hit video game into a stunning new anime series.”

“We are excited to create new opportunities for our artists to engage with such incredible global IP,” said Tom Mackay, President, Premium Content, Sony Music Entertainment. “Music plays such a key role in the overall audience viewing experience and we are thrilled to be working alongside our Sony partners to develop compelling content for fans around the world.”    

The series will premiere exclusively on Crunchyroll in 2027. More details, including the creative team and cast, will be revealed in the future. The announcement was made as part of Sony Group Corporation’s CES (Consumer Electronics Show) press conference in Las Vegas.

About Ghost of Tsushima
Ghost of Tsushima is an open-world action-adventure game set in feudal Japan, developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Since its debut in 2020, it has captivated players worldwide with its breathtaking visuals, dynamic combat, and powerful storytelling. The game has sold over 13 million copies globally across console and PC, as of August 11, 2024, and won numerous awards, including the Player’s Voice Award at The Game Awards 2020. Its Legends cooperative multiplayer experience is inspired by Japanese folk tales and mythology.

About Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll is the global anime brand that fuels fans’ love of anime. With the ambition to make anime an even bigger part of pop culture, Crunchyroll offers fans the ultimate anime experience and destination centered around a premium streaming service. Crunchyroll has the largest dedicated anime library, an immersive world of events, exciting theatrical releases, unique games, must-have merchandise, timely news, and more. Anime is for everyone and is accessible to stream across territories through Crunchyroll—whether on the go on mobile, through gaming consoles and big-screen devices at home, or on desktops anywhere.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.

About Aniplex

Aniplex Inc. is a diversified entertainment company operating worldwide with focus on the planning and production of anime video and music content, its distribution in theaters and broadcast syndication as well as their respective physical and digital products, development of related game apps and merchandise such as figurines and apparel, stage production of musicals and live events, and operating the online store “Aniplex Online” which provides hand-picked items for sale.

About PlayStation Productions

Formed in 2019, PlayStation Productions is a production studio dedicated to adapting beloved PlayStation IPs to television and film in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment. In order to deliver high-quality content, PlayStation Productions focuses on partnering with leading creatives that have a strong appreciation for PlayStation Studios IP. Since its inception, PlayStation Productions has been integral in the development of multiple hit projects, including feature length films based on Uncharted and Gran Turismo, and TV series based on Twisted Metal and The Last of Us.

About Sucker Punch Productions

Sucker Punch Productions is the award-winning studio behind the critically acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima, inFAMOUS, and Sly Cooper series. Founded in 1997 and based in Bellevue, Washington, the studio is a subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment and remains dedicated to creating immersive, visually stunning, and emotionally resonant gaming experiences.

About Sony Music Entertainment

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time. Today, we work in more than 100 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship. Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies. 

LOS ANGELES – JANUARY 6, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announced that its RF ONLINE NEXT IP-based webtoon <BAD BORN BLOOD> has officially been released on December 31, 2024, published serially every Tuesday via WEBTOON.

Inspired by the action-packed fantasy genre, <BAD BORN BLOOD> made its debut in the Korean market via NAVER WEBTOON Ltd. last November and received a 9.93-point star rating. It also debuted at No. 1 on the ‘Top Trending Webtoon by Popularity’ chart on its release date. Based on the popular web novel and showcasing the sci-fi action fantasy genre with exceptional design and presentation, <BAD BORN BLOOD> broke into the Top 20 in the ‘Ongoing Thursday Series by Popularity’ chart within just 10 days of its launch.

Produced and managed by REDICE Studio – renowned for hit webtoons like <Solo Leveling> and <Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint> – <BAD BORN BLOOD> brings its universe to life with intricate action sequences and sleek, stylish artwork. Known for its expertise in adapting popular web novels into webtoons while preserving the essence of the original stories, REDICE Studio once again delivers a visually compelling narrative.

The story of <BAD BORN BLOOD> draws inspiration from RF ONLINE NEXT and the original web novel, which achieved remarkable success with an average 9.3-star rating and 3.65 million downloads. Set on the planet Novus – a futuristic world reminiscent of Earth – this coming-of-age tale follows Luca, an Imperial Guard of the Accretia Empire. The Empire wields cutting-edge science and technology to create powerful mechanized prosthetics, and Luca’s journey unfolds as humanity struggles to endure in this distant future.

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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.

The EA SPORTS FC Team of the Year nominees features over 200 extraordinary men’s and women’s players from 2024, with voting now officially open! 

Team of The Year gives fans the chance to have their say, being one of the only fan voted football award across the globe 

EA SPORTS FC has unveiled the highly anticipated nominees for the prestigious Team of the Year (TOTY) award, with voting now live. This year’s line up of nominees are the elite talents of both men’s and women’s football from around the world, giving fans the opportunity to weigh in on who should earn a place in the esteemed TOTY XI.  

VOTE NOW! 

Voting begins now, January 6th at 8am PST / 4pm GMT / 5pm CET and fans can see the full list of men’s and women’s nominees and submit their votes for the men’s TOTY XI here and women’s TOTY XI here. 

For EA SPORTS FC 25, fans can now choose the women’s Team of the Year from more than 70+ of the best women’s players in the world, including VfL Wolfsburg striker Alexandra Popp, Chelsea F.C. Women’s forward Lauren James and FC 25 Ultimate Edition cover star Aitana Bonmatí. 

The men’s nominee shortlist includes a list of star-studded players across football, including FC 25 and FC Mobile cover star Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid’s forward Vinicius Jr. while also featuring emerging talent such as Cole Palmer, Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams. 

Voting will close on Sunday, January 12th* giving football fans and the FC community plenty of time to evaluate who they believe is worthy of making the final TOTY rosters across men’s and women’s football. The final XI teams will be unveiled and available in EA SPORTS FC 25 from Wednesday, January 15th onwards**, with the men’s TOTY roster available in EA SPORTS FC Mobile from Tuesday, January 21st. 

For further information on Team of The Year please visit the site here. 

Men’s Nominees 

Goalkeepers: 

• Emiliano Martínez 
• Gianluigi Donnarumma  
• Gregor Kobel 
• Péter Gulácsi  
• Mike Maignan 
• Unai Simón 
• Diogo Costa  

Defenders:

• Joško Gvardiol  
• William Saliba  
• Virgil van Dijk 
• Trent Alexander-Arnold 
• Rúben Dias  
• Marquinhos  
• Wilfried Singo 
• Grimaldo 
• Jonathan Tah  
• Jeremie Frimpong  
• Joshua Kimmich  
• Maximilian Mittelstädt 
• Theo Hernández  
• Bremer  
• Federico Dimarco  
• Alessandro Buongiorno  
• Alessandro Bastoni  
• Dani Carvajal  
• Antonio Rüdiger 
• Miguel Gutiérrez  

Midfielders:

• Rodri  
• Cole Palmer  
• Martin Ødegaard 
• Declan Rice 
• Bruno Fernandes 
• Vitinha 
• Mahdi Camara 
• Edon Zhegrova 
• Florian Wirtz 
• Granit Xhaka 
• Jamal Musiala 
• Julian Brandt 
• Xavi Simons  
• Hakan Çalhanoğlu 
• Charles De Ketelaere 
• Paulo Dybala   
• Riccardo Orsolini 
• Jude Bellingham  
• Federico Valverde  
• Nico Williams  
• Pedri 
• Dani Olmo  
• Álex Baena 
• Zubimendi 
• Ángel Di Maria 
• Salem Al Dawsari  
• N’Golo Kanté  

Attackers:

• Erling Haaland 
• Mohamed Salah  
• Bukayo Saka 
• Phil Foden 
• Ollie Watkins 
• Heung Min Son   
• Bradley Barcola  
• Jonathan David  
• Ousmane Dembélé   
• Alexander Lacazette 
• Harry Kane  
• Omar Marmoush 
• Serhou Guirassy  
• Deniz Undav 
• Loïs Openda 
• Lautaro Martínez  
• Dušan Vlahović 
• Ademola Lookman 
• Christian Pulisic 
• Marcus Thuram 
• Khvicha Kvaratskhelia 
• Artem Dovbyk  
• Vini Jr. 
• Lamine Yamal 
• Raphinha  
• Kylian Mbappé  
• Robert Lewandowski  
• Antoine Griezmann 
• Viktor Gyökeres 
• Cristiano Ronaldo 
• Lionel Messi 

Women’s Nominees 

Goalkeepers: 

• Chiamaka Nnadozie  
• Merle Frohms  
• Lola Gallardo  
• Anna Moorhouse  
• Ann-Katrin Berger  

Defenders: 

• Alex Greenwood  
• Lucy Bronze 
• Katie McCabe  
• Lotte Wubben-Moy  
• Wendie Renard  
• Sakina Karchaoui  
• Ellie Carpenter  
• Selma Bacha  
• Jade Le Guilly  
• Giulia Gwinn  
• Sara Doorsoun 
• Glódís Perla Viggósdóttir 
• Lisa Karl  
• Irene Paredes  
• Nerea Nevado  
• Olga Carmona  
• Kaleigh Kurtz  
• Naomi Girma  
• Emily Sams  

Midfielders: 

• Yui Hasegawa 
• Sjoeke Nüsken 
• Jill Roord 
• Guro Reiten 
• Grace Clinton 
• Lindsey Horan 
• Grace Geyoro 
• Clara Mateo 
• Gaëtane Thiney 
• Klara Bühl 
• Pernille Harder 
• Svenja Huth 
• Laura Freigang 
• Natasha Kowalski 
• Aitana Bonmatí 
• Vilde Bøe Risa 
• Alexia Putellas 
• Sandie Toletti 
• Karen Araya 
• Laura Pérez 
• Temwa Chawinga 
• Croix Bethune 
• Trinity Rodman 
• Rose Lavelle 
• Mallory Swanson 
• Marta 

Attackers: 

• Khadija Shaw 
• Lauren Hemp 
• Lauren James 
• Mariona 
• Mayra Ramírez 
• Tabitha Chawinga 
• Kadidiatou Diani 
• Marie-Antoinette KatotoMelchie Dumornay 
• Alexandra Popp 
• Lea Schüller 
• Vanessa Fudalla 
• Kristin Kögel 
• Caroline Graham Hansen 
• Ewa Pajor 
• Salma Paralluelo 
• Alba Redondo 
• Rasheedat Ajibade 
• Nerea Eizagirre 
• Barbra Banda 
• Sophia Smith 
• Asisat Oshoala 

*The vote will close Sunday, January 12th at 11:59pm PST / 7:59am GMT (13th January) / 8:59am CET  (13th January). 

** Full roll out timings: 

• TOTY Attackers – Fri Jan 17 
• TOTY ICONS Team 1 – Fri Jan 17 
• TOTY Midfielders – Sun Jan 19 
• TOTY Defenders – Tue Jan 21 
• TOTY Icons Team 2 – Tue Jan 21 
• Full TOTY in-game – Thurs Jan 23 
• TOTY Honourable Mention and 12th man/woman in-game – Fri Jan 24 
• All TOTY ICONS in-game – Fri Jan 24 

LOS ANGELES – JANUARY 6, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has deployed a new update for its idle RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure. Players are now able to engage with a new character along with in-game events for rewards and stage expansions.

The latest update offers Demon King’s Deputy Zeldris to the roster of characters that are playable. Zeldris is an INT-attributed DPS in which his debut is more anticipated being the Leader in the original series of the [Ten Commandments]. Players can acquire Zeldris by using the Rate Up Summon Tickets or Diamonds as of the update on December 30. With the newest addition, players can now take on all of the heroes from the Ten Commandments via The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure.

Meanwhile, Dreyfus, a VIT-attributed Debuffer who utilizes debuff-oriented skill sets, is also available for Rate Up Summon during the same period.

To celebrate the recent update, The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure is executing its “Grand Event” where players can earn multiple rewards, such as a Legendary Hero, through the roulette activity from using event currency they can earn by logging into the game. New rewards are updated on a daily basis with additional rewards to be shared based on the accumulated amount of currency used during the event period.

The update also introduces stage expansions from existing 7000 to 8000 on both Normal and Nightmare stages along with story updates.

Based on the global hit manga and anime ‘The Seven Deadly Sins’, the game welcomes players to an idle RPG world overflowing with epic adventures and fan-favorite characters from the franchise. Inspired by The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, the mobile RPG enjoyed by 60 million players around the globe, The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure offers an enjoyable gameplay experience featuring a variety of content, an easy-to-play One-Tap Draw system, as well the opportunity to collect and nurture beloved characters.

For more information on The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure, please be sure to stay tuned to the official website and official social channels (Facebook, Discord) for future updates.

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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.

Understand how emergent storytelling and narrative decisions impact the player experience in Human Within

Montreal, Canada, January 6th, 2024 – Signal Space Lab and Actrio Studio are proud to release their second Dev Diary for their upcoming multimedia sci-fi interactive VR project Human Within, coming to Meta Quest 2 and 3 on January 9th, and coming soon to SteamVR. Titled Human Within: An Original and Thrilling Branching Storyline, this Dev Diary discusses the ways in which decisions and choices have consequences in Human Within, introducing the main characters and how different selections affect what is and isn’t seen along the journey.

The second Dev Diary introduces the world of Human Within alongside the main characters of the experience: Linh, who the player experiences the entire story from as their consciousness in the digital world; Nyla, Linh’s sister; and Blake, Linh and Nyla’s boss. Throughout the thrilling narrative, memory sequences unfold where you focus on Linh’s relationship with either Nyla or Blake. Who you focus on determines which backstory you follow, each backstory containing flashbacks that task you to make either a selfish or compassionate choice. An amalgamation of choices influences what happens at the end, and with a total of nine decision points and five different endings, each with around a 90 minute playthrough, technology and Linh’s fate is entirely up to you.

About Human Within

Directed by Avi Winkler and Anne Weigel, Human Within unfolds in a modern world where Nyla, a cyber engineer, and her sister Linh, are employed at Forward Industries. Together, they pioneer a groundbreaking supercomputer by harnessing the human brain’s processing power. However, when Nyla seeks to disengage from the project, both sisters are detained, compelled to continue their work amidst suspicions of their employer’s hidden motives. In a daring bid for freedom, Nyla is forced to connect the technology to Linh, and use it in the very way she feared it would be.

Signal Space Lab began pre-production of Human Within, in 2019, including script writing and prototyping the experience under the creative direction of Avi Winkler. Director Anne Weigel and award-winning German producer Actrio Studio joined the project and wrapped principal photography in December 2023. Human Within then began its festival tour in October premiering at FIVARS in Toronto on October 3rd and Beyond The Frame Festival in Tokyo on October 25th-27th, 2024. Supported by Meta, Canada Media Fund, Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, and Filmstiftung NRW Germany, Human Within aims to raise the bar for interactive narrative VR experiences.

For more information on Human Within:

Pre-Order on Meta Quest: https://www.meta.com/experiences/human-within/6218357148255323/
Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1546070/Human_Within/

About Signal Space Lab

Founded in 2014, Signal Space Lab is an award-winning interactive creation studio specializing in immersive XR entertainment, video games, and audio production. Our goal is to advance the art of interactive media by imagining and producing original, innovative, and memorable experiences that materialize into sound, visual, and gaming environments.

About Actrio Studio

Actrio Studio is an award-winning film, games and XR producer in Germany, that focuses on impactful storytelling and innovation. Founded by Michael Geidel, the studio has over 20 years experience in the media industry producing and co-producing projects ranging from comedy to thriller, animation and documentary. Projects have premiered at A-festivals and been released in cinemas, on Netflix and HBO and broadcasters worldwide. As a development and innovation partner we help clients create outstanding and innovative content.

Your fate has been decided, your future awaits…

Shanghai, China – January 6, 2025 | Torchlight: Infinite has officially unveiled its most dynamic season yet – Arcana – during this weekend’s livestream preview. Packed with innovative mechanics, thrilling challenges, and expanded gameplay possibilities, the Arcana season will launch on January 10, 2025, at 10AM (CST).

Prepare to venture into uncharted territory as the Wheel of Destiny spins, reshaping the Netherrealm with the mysterious power of tarot cards. Each draw presents unique trials, opportunities, and treasures, ensuring every playthrough feels fresh and unpredictable.

Core features of the new Arcana Season include:

Wheel of Destiny and Tarot Trials

The Arcana season introduces the Wheel of Destiny, symbolizing infinite cycles of fate. Tarot cards scattered throughout the Netherrealm stages present dynamic challenges such as:

• The Sun: Expanding radiant energy that scorches the battlefield.
• The Hermit: Hidden assassins lurking in the shadows.
• The Chariot: High-speed chariots demanding reflexes to dodge.

Successfully completing these trials unlocks the Tarot Secret Path, a board game-inspired mechanic filled with treasure chests, traps, and strategic opportunities. Use Notes of Arcana to influence your journey: skip traps, upgrade treasure rewards, or reveal hidden high-value chests.

Introducing Destiny: A New Growth System for Pactspirits

The Destiny mechanic reinvents Pactspirit gameplay, offering hunters the ability to install Fates and Kismets on talent nodes, replacing traditional effects. These enhancements provide:

• Fates: Regular attribute boosts such as resistance or curse enhancements.
• Kismets: Rare and powerful mechanics, including Dual Kismets, which open new build possibilities.

Whether reinforcing offensive or defensive builds, the Destiny system ensures unprecedented customization and depth for character growth.

New Hero: Iris, the Vigilant Breeze

The new season introduces Iris, a groundbreaking Hero who merges with Spirit Magi to unleash devastating elemental abilities or become their protector. Control Spirit Magi, push their abilities to the extreme, or amplify their survivability with Iris’s Life Restoration capabilities.

With Iris’s debut, Torchlight: Infinite players can now choose between overwhelming force or steadfast support in battles for a truly versatile experience.

Expanded Spirit Magi Roster

Two new Spirit Magi join the fray to complete the five Spirit Magi lineup, offering unprecedented strategic possibilities for builds. The newest additions are:

• Rock Magus: A physical-damage powerhouse with devastating area attacks and Whirlwind-style abilities.
• Erosion Magus: Specializes in high-damage spike explosions and counter-attacks that trigger automatically upon taking damage.

Legendary Gear and Gameplay Enhancements

Season Arcana reworks legendary gear to elevate gameplay, improving items such as Lone Walker’s Boots, and introducing new ones such as Evil Heart Armor. These changes promise exciting opportunities for ailment and trauma-focused builds.

 Co-Op and Endgame Challenges

For hunters seeking cooperative gameplay, the City Defense event offers a limited-time challenge where teams must defend the Energy Crystal through 15 waves of relentless enemies. With seven difficulty levels and rewards including a legendary Pactspirit chest, teamwork and strategy are key.

Endgame content like the Supreme Showdown and Boss Conquest also return, with new bosses and mechanics, including the Supreme: False God of Symbiosis, ensuring even seasoned hunters face the ultimate test of skill.

Plus lots more…

As well as new content, this season introduces player-centric optimisations, including improvements to Trade House features and Time Transition Capsules. Plus, gameplay updates such as Hero Trait Balancing and Streamlined Pactspirit Systems have been designed to improve players’ quality of life.

With its bold innovations and engaging content, Arcana sets a new standard for Torchlight: Infinite. Hunters, your journey begins on January 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM (CST).

For a full breakdown of the livestream announcements and detailed patch notes, visit the official website.

The Wheel of Destiny is turning—are you ready to face your fate?

XD Games

Founded in 2003, XD Games. is a global video games developer and publisher with extensive experience across development, publishing and operations. As of 2022, XD has 38 free-to-play and paid games with over 50 million monthly active users worldwide. In addition, TapTap — a mobile games community and app store — was launched by XD in 2016 and is estimated to currently have 44 million monthly active users.  XD’s mission is to assemble like-minded talented games industry craftspeople with a common goal of touching the hearts of players around the world. XD produces games of the finest quality with passion, offering a pure gaming experience, and encouraging players of all ages to embrace the unique joy of video gaming.

New trailer shows players getting up-close and personal with eccentric cast of cold-blooded killers

January 6th – Meaning Machine has revealed a brand new trailer for DEAD MEAT, the murder mystery interrogation game where players can ask the suspects literally anything, using voice or keyboard!

The trailer unveils the game’s wider narrative – featuring a cast of eccentric suspects, and immersing players in a macabre conspiracy of billionaires and butchery. DEAD MEAT is the next game in the “First Person Talker” genre and will be released on Steam in 2025.

“We’re excited to share the full vision of DEAD MEAT for the very first time”, say game directors Thomas Keane and Ben Ackland. “This is your chance to put an evil sect of billionaires in the interrogation chair – and grill them within an inch of their life. A fitting tale for the modern age, you might say… but with more blood, burgers, and body-parts.”

ABOUT DEAD MEAT

Unleash your inner detective in DEAD MEAT – a murder mystery interrogation game where you can ask the suspects literally anything, using voice or keyboard! Dive into a macabre conspiracy of burgers and billionaires, getting up-close and personal with an eccentric cast of cold-blooded killers.

Want to discuss their alibi? Probe them on the meaning of life? Confess your love? Or just troll them mercilessly? Your words hold power, and anything goes. Persuade them, manipulate them, threaten them, or even charm them into spilling their secrets.  The Interrogation room is your sandbox, and your imagination is the only limit. What will you ask to get to the truth?

Features:

• Interrogate 15+ eccentric suspects using voice or keyboard!
• Use mind-reading abilities to explore new leads and crack the case!
• Employ classic interrogation strategies, or invent wild, unorthodox approaches!
• Watch suspects respond emotionally to your tactics in real time!
• Piece together a macabre mega-conspiracy of big bad billionaires!

Every suspect has committed a murder, but it’s up to you to unravel the who, where, how, and why. But be warned, the deeper you go, the darker it gets… as moral compasses are flipped, and blood gets on your hands.

Will you be the cunning detective who carefully unpicks the truth – or the chaos agent who takes their own path? The suspects are waiting, and the mic is yours.

ABOUT MEANING MACHINE

Meaning Machine was founded by award-winning game designer Thomas Keane, and conversational AI technologist Ben Ackland. They lead a team of developers, writers, researchers, and creatives who are passionate believers in the value of using new technology to explore bold new types of gameplay.

The advent of generative AI has the potential to kickstart a golden age of creative experimentation – but only if creative people remain at the helm. Meaning Machine’s ambition is to inspire other game developers to join them on this journey – collectively pushing the video game medium into uncharted realms.

Elven mage and her companions join Guardian Tales for a month-long collaboration

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands — January 7, 2025 | Kakao Games is thrilled to announce that they are partnering with Short Story to bring the beloved manga and animation: Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End into the world of Guardian Tales today until February 4, 2025.

With over 17 million copies sold, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is preparing for a whole new journey as Frieren and her companions fall through a rift in space and time and become trapped in a world unlike their own, only with the help of fierce guardians do they have any hope of getting home!

Now-playable heroes Frieren, Fern, and Stark will face fierce enemies as they fight for survival in the pixelated world of Guardian Tales. Each of these heroes will come with their own unique weapons, and Stark will be available as part of this event’s rewards.

But what about Frieren? Fear not, the elven mage will be available to collect between January 7 and February 4 while her human companion Fern will be available between January 21 and the end of the event on February 4.

Alongside gems, Guardians can also exchange 200 Special Pick Up Tickets for a Collaboration Hero or Collaboration Equipment, to help them discover what this new journey has in store for these brave heroes.

To celebrate this merging of worlds, Guardian Tales will be filled with unique events across January, including a live event for players to enjoy! Collecting key items from these activities will allow them to evolve Stark to 5 stars and fully limit break the warrior. Alongside events, players can also break the limits of their weapons and boost their power enormously with a free ‘Limit Breaking Hammer’, given to all players as part of the collaboration event.

There has never been a better time to jump into the world of Guardian Tales and discover everything this charming, pixelated adventure has to offer, so jump on in and discover a new journey today!

About Guardian Tales 

Guardian Tales from Kong Studios unites charming pixel art graphics and action-adventure dungeon crawling linked together by a journey traveling a rich diversity of worlds, inspired by the history of gaming. 

About Kong Studios

Kong Studios, Inc. is a startup headquartered in Silicon Valley of the U.S. The studio focuses on developing games with unique and new gameplay perspectives. The studio has so far released Dungeon Link and is now working on Guardian Tales for worldwide service. 

About Kakao Games

Founded in 2016, Kakao Games is a leading publisher of online and mobile games, responsible for releasing titles including Pearl Abyss’ Black Desert Online (serviced in North America and Europe until early 2021), KRAFTON’s PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (serviced in Korea), Kong Studios’ Guardian Tales (serviced in North America, Europe, Latin America and Oceania), and Nineark’s Eversoul (serviced in North America and Europe).

LOS ANGELES – JANUARY 3, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, released a new game update for The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross (7DS), celebrating the new year with brand-new heroes and limited-time events. 

The New Year Festival 2025 update introduces the first UR double hero, [Light of the Holy War] Elizabeth & Meliodas. Players will experience a fresh look as the new hero’s skills and Ultimate Moves are animated for both Elizabeth and Meliodas. Also, [Light of the Holy War] Elizabeth & Melidoas can synergize with both Goddesses and Demons to utilize the ‘Ability’ that allows players to deploy additional skill effects.

Players can enter several new events to celebrate the new year and obtain valuable rewards, including:

• New Year Festival 2025 Draw (Dec. 26 – Jan. 31): Offers a chance to acquire the UR [Light of the Holy War] Elizabeth & Meliodas, guaranteed at 900 mileages. 
• New Year 2025 Scratch-Off Event (Dec. 26 – Jan. 31): By clearing in-game missions, players will receive up to three opportunities per day to scrape a scratchcard. The card offers Diamonds including a first prize of 2,000 Diamonds to the winner. 
• New Year 2025 Festival Special Missions – Part 1 (Dec. 26 – Jan. 9): Clear five different missions to earn rewards including Diamonds, New Year 2025 Festival Tickets and other upgrade materials.
• Invite Friend Event (Dec. 26 – Jan. 31): Players can invite their friends to join The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross by sending out an Invite Code. Both inviting and invited players will be rewarded for clearing in-game missions. 
• New Year 2025 Huge Check-In Event (Dec. 26 – Jan. 23): Commemorating the introduction of the first double hero in this update, two check-in boards are available during the event period. Each check-in board offers valuable rewards including Diamonds and various upgrade materials such as Super Awakening Coins, Tier 3 Awakened SSR Equipment Selection Tickets, SSR Evolution Pendants, and more. 

In addition, the New Year 2025 Artifact Wish Draw Event runs through January 31, allowing players to choose Artifact Cards they want to increase their chances. The latest update also features the new season of the Underground Labyrinth and in-game improvements that increases the speed of PvP gameplay.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross translates the storytelling and adventures of [The Seven Deadly Sins] into a highly engaging and entertaining mobile gaming experience. The game features stunning, high-resolution 3D graphics, more than 100 dramatic cutscenes, and is brought to life with the cast of the original Japanese voice actors reprising their characters.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play. For more information, please visit the game’s official website and Facebook.

Based on the manga “The Seven Deadly Sins” by Nakaba Suzuki originally serialized in the weekly SHONEN MAGAZINE published by Kodansha Ltd.

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©Nakaba Suzuki, KODANSHA/The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon’s Judgement Production Committee, TX

©Nakaba Suzuki, KODANSHA/The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Production Committee.

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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.

Tap Wizard 2, a new idle game with action RPG and shooter elements, will be released on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles on January 7. The title features an elaborate spell and skill system, as well as pixel art graphics in a retro fantasy style. Tap Wizard 2 will also hit Nintendo Switch in 2025.

Tap Wizard 2 is a game developed by TopCog, an independent American studio. Ultimate Games S.A. is the publisher of the title for Xbox One. Thanks to backward compatibility, the game also works on Xbox Series X|S.

The TopCog studio’s title is an idle game with gameplay distinguished by its simplicity. In doing so, the game also offers elements familiar from other genres, including action RPGs, shooters and tactical games.

Tap Wizard 2 (Microsoft Store): https://www.xbox.com/games/store/tap-wizard-2/9pgcddrk1f5k

The player selects certain spells, special abilities and traits, and then the title wizard does his job, fighting against successive waves of dark forces. The mechanics used in the game allow the player to keep the acquired powers and abilities even in case of defeat.

A wide set of magical skills based on different elements (fire, ice, lightning, etc.) is at the player’s disposal. Tap Wizard 2 also features an extensive character development system with a wide set of skills and spells. The fun is further enhanced by unique runes and totems.

Tap Wizard 2 – main features:

• idle game with action RPG elements;
• accessible and engaging gameplay;
• a wide set of skills and spells;
• more than 25 different types of enemies;
• retro fantasy pixel art graphics.

The release date for Tap Wizard 2 on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles is set for January 7, 2025. The game will also hit Nintendo Switch later this year.