Bandai Namco Europe today announced that GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-Nintendo Switch Editionwill arrive on Nintendo Switch on 23rd January 2025. Pre-orders for the physical edition have also started today.
Click here to watch the Nintendo Switch trailer:
The GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-Nintendo Switch Edition includes the game’s 28 characters (from the base as well as the 3 Season Pass) as well as the graphics and fast-paced gameplay that the 3 million players that have joined the game since its release have come to love. The rollback netcode is also available allowing players to have smooth online battles in all parts of the world.
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About Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S.
Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.
Bandai Namco Europe is producing intellectual property for a global audience and is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, PARK BEYOND™, and the upcoming UNKNOWN 9™ Awakening – developed by the recently acquired Reflector Entertainment based in Montreal, QC.
Bandai Namco Europe serves as the Headquarters of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. for mainland Europe, which is known for creating and publishing many of the Toy & Entertainment industry’s top franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TAMAGOTCHI™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, DARK SOULS™ and the recently released ELDEN RING™.
There have been a wide-array of Star Wars games ever since the incredibly popular franchise started licensing itself out. One thing that nearly all of these games had in common though was the fact that if players weren’t playing as a pilot controlling a star ship the whole time, they were almost always a Jedi of sorts instead. There have been a few different games that have explored various elements of Star Wars‘ vast potential, including an MMO followed by an even grander MMO, but few that actually placed players into the boots of an everyday character trying to survive in a world where entire planets can be destroyed by space stations. As such we find ourselves here with Star Wars Outlaws that looks to set itself apart a bit by doing just that, telling a story about a roguish lead looking to make her way through the galaxy by any means necessary.
Story
Kay Vess has had a fairly hard life, eking out a living doing small crimes and other odd jobs when she can land them on the streets of Canto Bight. While Canto Bight might be a luxury world for the rich where they can gamble on races and party away, it is also a hive of scum and villainy down below where a rising crime boss has solidified himself as a newly feared face in the underworld.When Kay, along with her little Merqaal companion Nix, hear of a big score that might finally allow them to get off of the world they’ve found themselves trapped on since Kay was a child it seems almost too good to be true.
Of course, when things go wrong, Kay still manages to escape with a star ship of her very own but unfortunately a Death Mark as well, with a high enough bounty on her head that Kay’s plans to retire on a fancy planet somewhere nothing more than a fleeting dream. With a damaged ship, a bounty on her head, and only the few credits she had on her, Kay eventually finds some help, a bit of backstabbing, and another chance at a score that might just put her life back on track, even if it means assembling an entire crew herself and going for one big heist yet again with the help of yet another mysterious character.
Star Wars Outlaws manages to blend together the classic “heist” formula and the Star Wars lore together in rather exceptional fashion here even if some of the parts of the story itself are a bit lacking. As Kay puts together her crew for the heist by tracking down experts she’ll travel to various signature planets and locations that any Star Wars fan should be familiar with and, since the game is set between The Empire Strikes Back and The Return of the Jedi, there are plenty of references to events that happened over the course of the films, things happening that will be referenced in the next, some namedrops, and of course plenty of little easter eggs for fans to enjoy all while they chart Kay’s own journey through the stars.
The unfortunate part here is that while Kay herself is a pretty solid character that has a quick wit and charisma that makes her just as likely to take someone’s hand as she is to stab them in the back as well, a lot of the other characters players interact with don’t. This is mostly due to the fact that while these characters may seem interesting when interacting with Kay, they rarely end up actually interacting with one another in any meaningful way. This is likely due to the fact that, after a certain point, the game’s “open world” nature allows players to recruit characters in any order they see fit but it does feel like a missed opportunity. It is also worth noting that Nix is a wonderful little companion both story wise and mechanically. Not only are Kay’s interaction with her companion always fun, be it taking part in a gorgeously overdone mini-game involving street food, following Nix towards a treasure it wants to collect, or siccing it at an enemy’s face, a companion animal/creature is always a bonus in a game and it certainly is here in Star Wars Outlaws.
One thing that is nice to note is that Star Wars Outlaws really manages to feel like it takes place in the universe itself, a lived in and breathing set of locations where players can even gather intel for small side-quests by finding datapads or eavesdropping on conversations. Alongside the various characters that Kay meets she will also have to make plenty of deals with the various criminal factions and run into Imperials as well. The factions system is unfortunately rather underwhelming, especially in regards to how it actually plays into the grander tale. Again, this is likely the writers not wanting to deviate too hard depending on who players are working with the most, but some more variation here would have been nice.
Gameplay
Star Wars Outlaws is, at its heart, an open world game that takes quite a bit of time to actually open itself up to players. Once players are finally free to do as they please they’ll find that many of the worlds they can explore are filled with optional tasks, little set pieces to explore, and quite a bit more. This is mostly handled through gathering intel by listening in on conversations, reading datapads, or even purchasing it from merchants, taking contracts from contacts at local cantinas and even just zipping around on Kay’s land speeder. Of course, a lot of these optional activities and exploration will also bring players face to face with the faction system involving the various criminal syndicates.
These syndicates all have their own territories that will differ from world to world and, depending on Kay’s status with the faction, will either allow her to fast travel and freely walk into the location and trade with special traders or shoot her on sight. Oddly enough, even with the maximum reputation with a faction each location still has areas that are completely “restricted” and will possibly trigger a fight. Along these same lines, there are actions players can take completely out of sight of anyone else and still suffer reputation loss, such as stealing or knocking out a guard when no one is looking. That being said, there really isn’t much of a punishment for actually having a low status with a faction and since players can sell certain types of data to each faction and contracts for them even if they hate Kay, fixing a bad reputation is incredibly easy. Of course, since most of the rewards for having high reputation are rather simple outside of some exclusive items, the faction reputation system feels surprisingly lackluster at times, especially in regards to the story as we’ve mentioned before.
When players are actually out exploring the fastest way outside of fast travel is with Kay’s speeder. The speeder, which has its own set of upgrades and even a skill tree related to it, is fairly impressive though players might get a bit frustrated at the fact that some of the slightest ridges can send Kay flying off the speeder and taking damage. It is also incredibly strange that players cannot pull out Kay’s blaster while on the speeder and instead she must simply run away from any pursuing enemies, take enough damage to build up her time-slowing instant kill shots, or just get off the speeder and shoot them. Why? No idea. As for space combat, players will find that it is actually quite impressive as Kay’s spaceship has a fittingly in-universe targeting computer that will highlight where players should aim to properly hit enemy ships and even lock onto them with missiles.
Once players find where they need to go the on-foot traversal is mostly simple and features plenty of climbing sections. Kay can travel up walls and ledges with the best of them and swing across anchor points as well as use them to ascend and descend to reach various locations. In fact, there are even little hazards from time to time, especially during longer sections involving the platforming and climbing sections, that help keep things feeling fresh and dangerous. It is also nice to note that while players can choose to have the game highlight traversal objects with signature paint or even have Nix highlight some things, there is the option to turn it off entirely should they wish.
While it was pretty clear that Star Wars Outlaws would see players taking a more stealthy approach to some encounters, it is a bit shocking at just how much of the game’s primary missions and even side-missions focus entirely on stealth. While this wouldn’t be too bad, these are the type of stealth missions where getting caught at all results in an instant failure and a loss of some significant progress at times thanks to the fact that players cannot save during these moments and must rely on an unreliable checkpoint system instead. It also doesn’t help that the actual tools players have for stealth, especially right at the start, are incredibly shallow. Kay’s blaster has a stun-shot that takes forever to recharge, standard stealth takedowns, and of course Nix to either distract an enemy or even attack them so Kay can rush them for a fast and dirty elimination. Of course, when the game isn’t forcing an instant failure on players caught while sneaking or fearing that an enemy might reach an alarm panel, there is always the option of going loud with some similarly shallow feeling combat.
Kay will only ever carry her blaster during a fight and while it can be upgraded over time with different modules such as electric shots to deal more damage to shields or droids or rapid fire blaster rounds to turn her blaster into an automatic, any other weapon must be grabbed when it occasionally drops from an enemy and even then these weapons have a limited ammo count. As mentioned before, Kay will build up adrenaline during fights that can be used to activate a slow down skill that allows players to mark multiple enemies and, unless they are a heavy enemy or shielded, instantly kill them with a chain of shots. Players can make use of tools before and during combat, with binoculars that have a signature Star Wars feel to them that can mark various enemy locations as well as grenades and smoke grenades. Unfortunately actually using these during combat is incredibly annoying as it relies on using the D-Pad to select one and use it, halting the flow of battle entirely.
Through everything in Star Wars Outlaws Kay will have one certainty at her side, her pal Nix. This helpful little guy is a jack-of-all trades that is useful in almost every single aspect of the game be it pointing out enemy locations, vents, and even grapple points during stealth and exploration, even unlocking the ability to highlight chests eventually, he can even take part in a wide array of actions of his own. Nix can be commanded to roll around like a playful pet to distract guards while Kay sneaks by, sent to attack their face for Kay to takedown a foe, tear apart an alarm panel or even set things up to explode. When not out in the field there are also lovely little moments where Kay can take part in elaborate street food segments with Nix, hunt down treasures that can be turned into accessories for the little guy, or even be used to cheat at the fairly elaborate Sabacc card game that is fully realized here as an optional mini-game.
Players will also be doing plenty of mini-games involving “splicing” computers and “data picking” locks. The rhythm based lockpicking is a unique choice but one that feels more annoying than rewarding after a while and splicing is also an interesting take on hacking. The accessibility options available within the game, the same one that can be used to adjust the exploration helping paint, can also be used here to make these actions trivial if needed and allows for a shockingly high level of customization for player experience. Players can make things incredibly easy or crank the difficulty to eleven by turning settings higher than even the highest difficulty allows should they wish. As far as bugs go, we did experience a few though each of them were solvable through reloading a previous save. This includes a few instances of clipping into, and getting stuck inside, rocks while exploring and an instance that a forced stealth mission saw Kay with an invisible and non removable Wanted level from the Imperials right at the start, insta-failing the mission every time.
Audio & Visuals
It is pretty clear that a lot of attention has been paid to make it feel like Star Wars Outlaws takes place within the setting proper as players will encounter a wide array of aliens, droids, and of course other humans that look just like fans of the franchise expect them to look. This includes the grander designs of starships, Imperial bases, other smaller vehicles, and of course the designs of the planets themselves. Zipping along on Kay’s speeder on Tatooine and seeing a sandcrawler in the distance or dipping into a cantina to gamble with numerous other races feels like a perfect fit for the Star Wars galaxy. That being said, while we did play on the “balanced” graphic setting to try and maintain solid frame rate and graphics at the same time, the character models aren’t the best looking in-game though this is likely due to how amazing they are presented in cut-scenes as they were designed separately.
The voice work for the game is handled well enough with Kay’s voice actress putting in a great performance for her character, especially during some of the few emotional moments that happen throughout the story, while other characters are also given the same level of treatment even if they often feel underutilized. As for the soundtrack, fans of the franchise will feel right at home with most of the background music throughout the game including the signature sounds of the blasters, TIE fighters, and other Star Wars elements.
Overall
Massive Entertainment has taken the Star Wars galaxy and done their best to put a new spin on things with Star Wars Outlaws by offering a more unique approach to the usual Ubisoft open world game. Traveling through the worlds, be it in space, on speeder, or even jumping from ledge to ledge is enjoyable and the world’s themselves are just dripping with everything that fans of the franchise will love, but unfortunately the gameplay itself often feels lackluster in places or simply too simple. This means that while Star Wars Outlaws might feel and look just like the open world Star Wars game oozing with charm that fans have been waiting for, it doesn’t quite deliver. At least Nix is still a permanent highlight.
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Experience a whimsical journey in Closed Beta Test, pre-register on mobile platforms today
SINGAPORE – 21 Aug. 2024 – A new trailer for Infinity Nikki, the latest installment of the beloved Nikki series with more than 100 million downloads worldwide, debuted today at Gamescom’s Opening Night Live. Signups are now open for the (UE5) cozy open-world RPG’s global Closed Beta Test. Developer Infold Games will open pre-registration on Google Play and the Apple App Store today ahead of the official launch on PlayStation 5, PC, Android, and iOS.
Watch the Opening Night Live trailer here! Check out the new demo featuring a full English voice-over as well as German localization on the Gamescom showfloor from 21-25 August at Hall 10.1, Booth A030.
Embark on a fantastical journey across the vibrant and expansive nations of Miraland as the courageous stylist Nikki and her fearless feline companion Momo. Sink into an immersive world with boundless opportunities including cozy open-world exploration, fun platforming, puzzle-solving, gorgeous style possibilities, and much more brought to life by former The Legend of Zelda director Kentaro Tominaga. Meet memorable characters, complete engaging platforming challenges, and create stunning outfits for every occasion, each with its own distinct abilities.
Don the fabulous Floating Outfit to leap gracefully atop vine-covered ruins, soar effortlessly over enchanted forests wearing the glamorous Gliding Outfit, and explore tiny, crystal-filled caverns while sporting the sweet Shrinking Outfit. Create new ensembles by collecting and transforming precious materials through an intuitive gathering system.
Solve intricately designed puzzles and ward against dark energy with Nikki’s adventurous spirit. Commune with playful creatures and create specific outfits to fish in the river, catch bugs in the fields, and travel between lands. Uncover every magical secret Miraland has to offer and use Momo’s camera to capture every heartwarming moment along the way.
Registration for Infinity Nikki’s global Closed Beta Test and mobile pre-registration are open now. The official launch will feature text support for English, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Japanese, Korean, German, French, Thai, Spanish (Latin America), Portuguese (Brazil), Italian, and Indonesian as well as audio support for English, Chinese (Simplified), and Japanese.
Infold Games is an international business brand created by Papergames. Based in Singapore, Infold Games strives to develop creative projects with strong emotional connections and immersive experiences to inspire and encourage players around the world. It is well regarded for the Nikki series with more than 100 million downloads worldwide, and the Love series with more than 10 million downloads worldwide. The team is currently developing AAA projects including Ballad of Antara and Project: The Perceiver as well as the next installment of the Nikki series, Infinity Nikki, a whimsical open-world dress-up adventure.
For more information on Infold Games, please visit the official website.
The developers from Frozen Way Studio, located in Cracow, Poland, are pleased to announce their participation in the PAX West in Seattle, Washington. Visitors are encouraged to try out the demo of the Honeycomb: The World Beyond game and engage in conversations with developers at booth 1125.
August 30th, Cracow, Poland. But that’s not all the exciting news! The developers have also prepared two exclusive pieces of content. This includes a new gameplay trailer that will appear in their devlog and an exclusive stream that will be available on the game’s Steam page starting at 7:00 PM CEST.
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to find yourself on an uninhabited, mysterious planet as a pioneer? Carry the weight of a mission that could save the world on your shoulders. Or perhaps you’ve always been fascinated by bioengineering and where its development might take mankind in the future. Honeycomb: The World Beyond sets out to offer its players a unique opportunity to experience all of that and more! Prepare for a journey of scientific exploration and survival on a planet that can be both incredibly friendly, awe-inspiring, and slightly hostile.
Explore the world of Sota7 and uncover its secrets. Prepare yourself to be moved by its diversity. From calm forests and vibrant jungles to vast fields spreading at the foot of a mysterious volcano, prepare for a trek that will leave a lasting impression. Carve out a home for yourself and use that safe space to further your research. Play your part in saving the Earth’s ecosystem thanks to innovative bioengineering mechanics and see the vibrant world of an alien planet with your own eyes.
Bioengineering – meet fascinating life forms and create new ones
Gathering information about an ecosystem is a crucial part of a bioengineer’s work. You need to treat the life forms of Sota7 with caution and respect – after all, they’re all a part of a larger whole. Extract samples and procure resources carefully to find familiar patterns and understand this world. This will help you to create new fascinating life forms that will be able to easily fit in with those that inhabit it already – and who knows, maybe one of these species holds the key to solving the problems that plague the ecosystem back on Earth? Use innovative in-game mechanics such as allogamy and grafting to create hybrids that could change the world. Unleash your inner scientist and become a master of the art of crossbreeding.
Base building – expand your base of operations
True explorer needs a haven to rest and contemplate if they want to succeed. One of the player’s many important tasks in Honeycomb: The World Beyond is to plan and build your perfect modular base – not only for shelter but also a place of experiments, reporting progress, and rest. Discover our artists’ vision of the future, inspired by natural shapes found in Art Nouveau. The modular design of the base isn’t just a visual feature, but also a strategic advantage that allows you to adapt to your changing needs as an explorer and a scientist. Add an extra room or a corridor whenever you want, matching the direction of the expansion to the surrounding area.
Nestled within your base lies a sanctuary of profound significance: the laboratory. Here you can grow as a scientist and bioengineer. Gather resources and create varied laboratory devices to experiment with samples collected during the exploration of the world. The laboratory is not just a place for discovering new life forms – it’s also a space where you grow and nurture plants. Cultivate them to make previously empty rooms alive with fresh greenery, and yield a satisfying harvest – a reward that springs from your commitment, which increases your chances of survival.
Honeycomb: The World Beyond comes with an exciting set of features:
Explore the unknown – each corner of Sota7 offers diverse biomes with different plants and animals for you to discover. Explorer, let curiosity guide your steps! Encounter the kaleidoscope of life forms, learn about them, and apply that knowledge to further research.
Awaken your inner bioengineer – in Honeycomb: The World Beyond you are both observer and creator. Find and experiment with new fauna and flora species to unlock their potential.
Witness the synergy of nature and science – crossbreed various plants or animals using bioengineering mechanics such as grafting and allogamy.
Build your perfect base – to survive and conduct experiments, you need to build your base first. Gather materials and set up your sanctuary – an oasis in a foreign world. If you’re not a keen builder, utilize the planning mode, which will do the job for you!
Arrange the laboratory – the heart of your base is a lab, where you can experiment with collected samples.
Find the hidden riches – remember that Sota7 is a unique yet challenging place. You should always be on the lookout for better resources.
Survive at any cost – face the upcoming challenges with courage and try to survive in the unfamiliar world of Sota7.
Frozen Way is a game development studio and publisher from Cracow, Poland. You may know them from co-creating House Flipper with its Pets DLC and Farm DLC, as well as creating and releasing House Flipper VR, co-releasing Builder Simulator and Hairdresser Simulator on Steam, and co-developing Chornobyl Liquidators. Currently, they are developing Honeycomb: The World Beyond and House Flipper – Dine Out DLC, while also releasing Campus Life, focusing on the PC market and next-generation consoles. They are a group of friendly people with a passion for video games. Gamedev is their lifestyle and philosophy, so there’s nothing better than seeing their creations bring a lot of joy to the community. In the end, we’re all nerds, aren’t we? https://frozenway.games/
You and your friends have been summoned to the fabled mini golf course in the sky this September
30th August 2024 – Today Team17 are announcing a whole odyssey of Golf, with a brand-new DLC to the incredibly popular Golf With Your Friends, introducing the Legends of Olympus Pack.
Honour the storied past of the Gingy’s homeland in Olympus, a land of myths and monsters, warriors and heroes, and some pretty good golfers too! Releasing 5th September 10am BST on PC, Xbox and PS5. Switch launch 12th September.
This pack contains the following cosmetic items for your ball:
Gorgon
Minotaur
Corinthian Helmet
Winged Hat of Hermes
Olympian Wig
Trireme
Charon’s Ferry
Zeus’ Lightning
Souls Trail
Olympian Vase
The Olympus Odyssey DLC also brings the wonders of its world to creators with all new assets for you to use on your own courses. Hop into the Level Editor to try out the all-new Bounce Clouds, let your imaginations fly with the Angel Wings and ride a wave of creativity using the brand-new range of Golden Road variants.
About Team17 Digital
Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Winner of the ‘Publishing Star’ award at the 2023 Develop: Star Awards, Team17 Digital has assembled a portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, DREDGE, and the Overcooked! franchise.
Sydney, Australia, (August 30, 2024) – Milestone, a leading global racing game developer and publisher based in Milan, and Feld Motor Sports, Inc.™,the worldwide leader inspecialised arena and stadium-based motorsports entertainment, have released Monster Jam™ Showdown for all major gaming platforms.
Watch the Monster Jam™ Showdown launch trailer below:
Developed with Unreal Engine 5, it features 66* official Monster Jam™ trucks and more than 140paint outs to unlock and apply. The pillar of the single-player experience will be the Showdown Tour, a non-linear campaign where fans will get to enjoy official Monster Jam competitions such as Freestyle and head-to-head Racing, as well as original game modes combining speed and skills. To immediately convey the feeling and excitement of mastering 1,500 horsepower mechanical machines, the game features comprehensive and customisable driving aids, allowing everyone to perform massive manoeuvres and dynamic stunts. Importantly, the locations of the Showdown Tour are wild and out of the ordinary. Besides competing in stadiums inspired by real-life venues, fans will have the opportunity to drive their favourite Monster Jam trucks in three original environments inspired by the wilderness of Death Valley, Colorado, and Alaska. These will be the perfect places to drift and boost at full power, leveraging the arcade soul of this new entry in Milestone’s catalogue. Thanks to destructible objects, crazy track designs, and extreme weather conditions, players will be able to experience the most unpredictable scenarios.
Fans looking for competition will also have plenty of opportunities to prove themselves. Split-screen will enable thrilling duels with family and friends, whereas two online-only events will complete the package of 10 different game modes. Players’ achievements will be tracked through Leaderboards and the Garage. On Leaderboards, all online matches will contribute to the overall global ranking, and separate boards dedicated to specific offline events will also be available. In the Garage, it will be possible to check in-game stats and admire all the Monster Jam trucks collected.
Monster Jam™ Showdown is now available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
*40 trucks will be included in the base game and 26 will be available through free or premium DLCs
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About Milestone
Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest-established racing game developers in the world. The 290+ people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™, MXGP, Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, and the acclaimed Hot Wheels Unleashed™, as well as its own IPs RIDE and Gravel. For more information, please visit https://milestone.it/.
About Feld Motor Sports
Feld Motor Sports, Inc.™ is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting specialized arena and stadium-based motorsports entertainment. Properties include Monster Jam™, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the SuperMotocross World Championship. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a subsidiary of Feld Entertainment, Inc. Visit monsterjam.com, SupercrossLIVE.com, and feldentertainment.com for more information.
About Monster Jam
Unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable, Monster Jam™ features world-class athletes competing for championships on perfectly engineered dirt tracks that push these ever-evolving, state-of-the-art trucks to the limit. Beyond the 350 global live events each year, the Monster Jam brand extends off the track into the home through products, content, and merchandise that keeps the fun alive year-round. For more information, visit MonsterJam.com.
Join the Underground World of Weapons Manufacturing with Gunrunning Bonuses – Earn Double Rewards on Bunker Sell and Research Missions, 2X GTA$ and RP on Fooligan Jobs, and More
Few careers in Southern San Andreas have more job security than arms dealing right now — from petty thieves to the FIB, the market for weapons (both research and supply) is red-hot.
Seize the moment and lead your own Gunrunning empire by pumping Los Santos full of the latest and greatest weapons for increased payouts with various Bunker bonuses.
Owning a Bunker is the first step, made easier by a 30% discount on Bunkers and all their Upgrades and Modifications through September 4 — available for purchase from Maze Bank Foreclosures.
2X GTA$ and RP on Bunker Sell Missions
Complete Bunker Sell Missions tooffload contraband (and make room for more) by dealing with armed criminals and nosy LSPD officers for 2X GTA$ and RP. To get started, head to the laptop inside of your Bunker to check stock levels and launch Bunker Sell Missions.
2X GTA$, RP, and Research Progress on Bunker Research Missions
Call Agent 14 to request Bunker Research Missions and find out what’s new in the explosive world of artillery manufacturing. Acquire necessary information and materials, and unlock new inventions for your staff to work on in record time with 2X GTA$, RP, and Research Progress through September 4.
Plus, complete three Bunker Research Missions as part of the Weekly Challenge to receive a bonus GTA$100,000 and the Warstock Tee.
2X on Bunker Research Speed
Get your Bunker’s research staff cranking by boosting their productivity with doubledBunker Research Speed.
2X GTA$ and RP on Fooligan Jobs
Help Dax fend off competition and pull off harebrained schemes for profit by giving him a call and requesting Fooligan Jobs to earn 2X GTA$ and RP for your services.
2X GTA$ and RP on Deadline
Force opponents into crossing over your deadly light trail in Deadline. This explosive Adversary Mode highlights the futuristic Nagasaki Shotaro motorcycle and is paying out 2X GTA$ and RP.
Head to the Featured Series blip on your map or launch Deadline from your iFruit or Pause Menu. Deadline enthusiasts can also purchase their own Nagasaki Shotaro for 30% off this week from Legendary Motorsport.
Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom
Stop by Simeon’s showroom to test-drive and purchase his latest inventory:
Lampadati Tigon (Super, 40% off)
Dewbauchee Rapid GT Classic (Sports Classic)
Bravado Verlierer (Sports)
Pegassi Vacca (Super)
Nagasaki Hot Rod Blazer (Off-Road)
Luxury Autos Showroom
The Luxury Autos showroom display this week features the Annis Euros X32 (Coupe) and Överflöd Pipistrello (Super).
Inside the Los Santos Car Meet
Being eco-friendly isn’t all scratchy toilet paper, composting, and open-toed sandals — it can also be finding yourself behind the wheel of this week’s Premium Test Ride on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S: a Coil Cyclone II (Super) transformed by Hao.
Place Top 2 in the LS Car Meet Series for two days in a row to win a Principe Lectro (Motorcycle). Head to the Test Track inside the LS Car Meet to try out a special lineup of classic vehicles revved up and ready for Time Trials, Scrambles, and joy rides around the track:
Vysser Neo (Sports)
Invetero Coquette BlackFin (Muscle)
Dewbauchee Rapid GT Cabrio (Sports)
This Week’s Lucky Wheel Podium Prize
Spin the Lucky Wheel inside The Diamond Casino & Resort for the opportunity to walk away with this week’s prized jewel: the Declasse Draugur (Off-Road), an all-terrain beast that can tame even the feistiest of dirt tracks.
Navigate the obstacles of Bullworth Academy as mischievous teenager Jimmy Hopkins in Bully — now part of the GTA+ Games Library included with GTA+ Membership. Members can also claim the following through September 4:
Free Benefactor Vorschlaghammer (Sedan)
Free Vorschlaghammer Drift Tuning Upgrade at the LS Car Meet
Nightclub Management and Casino Story Mission Bonuses
Fans who purchase the Ultimate Edition will receive the Season Pass, two additional cosmetic bundles, and a digital art book
Sydney, Australia –August 30, 2024 – Today, Ubisoft, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, announced that Star Wars Outlaws, the first open-world Star Wars™ game, is now available on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PlayStation®5 and PC through the Ubisoft Store and Epic Games Store.
With development led by Massive Entertainment*, Star Wars Outlaws will invite players to experience the Star Wars galaxy like never before through an original story set between Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™ and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™. As the Galactic Empire relentlessly pursues the final defeat of the Rebel Alliance, the criminal underworld thrives. Fans will play as cunning scoundrel, Kay Vess (Humberly González), and her loyal companion Nix, (Dee Bradley Baker, Star Wars: The Bad Batch™), as they attempt one of the greatest heists the Outer Rim has ever seen. Seeking the means to start a new life, players will join Kay and Nix as they fight, steal, and outwit their way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates and join the galaxy’s most wanted.
In Star Wars Outlaws, Kay Vess and her companion Nix search for an opportunity of a lifetime. During this era, the Empire’s rule is distracted by the rebellion that won’t quit, leading to a golden age for the underworld. As a skilled thief, Kay’s antics catch the attention of Sliro, the leader of a new, foreboding criminal syndicate Zerek Besh. After Sliro places a bounty on Kay’s head, Kay and Nix are offered their one shot at freedom – pull off one of the greatest heists of all time. Kay and Nix will need to navigate the underworld across the galaxy, building their reputation with legendary criminal organizations including the Pyke Syndicate, the Hutt Cartel, the Ashiga Clan and Crimson Dawn as they grow from street thieves to skilled outlaws.
Kay and Nix can turn any situation to their advantage: use stealth and gadgets to gain the upper hand, use Nix to distract and draw away enemies, or engage in blaster combat in tense situations throughout their journey. In order to pull off the ultimate heist, Kay and Nix will search for and join forces with a cast of outlaws, including battle-hardened droid ND-5 (Jay Rincon). While stealing valuable goods, infiltrating secret locations, and outwitting enemies, they will need to carefully consider how their choices affect their status with each syndicate, as each move will influence Kay’s ever-changing reputation.
To gain the right resources and crew for the ultimate heist, Kay and Nix will travel across the galaxy and experience distinct new and iconic locations: Canto Bight, Kijimi, Tatooine, Akiva, and the windswept savannah of Toshara. Along the way, Kay will explore bustling cities and cantinas, race across sprawling outdoor landscapes on her speeder, and pilot her ship, the Trailblazer, through the wilds of space. When things go awry, the Trailblazer will also help them chase, evade and attack to gain the upper hand in thrilling dogfights with the Empire and other foes.
Star Wars Outlaws is available through the Ubisoft Store and at a retail suggested price of AU$99.95 for the base game, as well as Ubisoft+ subscribers.
Standard Edition
Base game
Gold Edition
Base game
Season Pass
Ultimate Edition:
Base game
Season Pass
Sabacc Shark Bundle: includes cosmetics for Kay, her blaster, Nix, Kay’s Speeder and the Trailblazer .
Rogue Infiltrator Bundle: includes cosmetics for Kay, Nix, Kay’s speeder and the Trailblazer
Digital art book: A selection of the game’s concept art and visuals, including unique cinematic storyboards
Two additional cosmetic bundles available upon the release of the second story pack.
The Season Pass included with the Gold Edition and Ultimate Edition includes:
“Jabba’s Gambit” exclusive mission: All players will meet Jabba the Hutt in the main game, but those with Season Pass access will gain an additional quest from the notorious Hutt Cartel. Just as Kay is putting together a crew for her big heist, she receives a job from Jabba the Hutt himself – ND-5 owes the Hutts a debt from years ago, and Jabba has come to collect.
“Kessel Runner Character Pack” cosmetic pack: includes outfits for scoundrel Kay Vess and her companion, Nix.
Story pack Star Wars Outlaws: Wild Card*** – Coming Spring 2024
Kay is hired to infiltrate a high-stakes Sabacc tournament, but as she crosses paths with the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, she soon learns that another game is being played.
When this first story pack is released, owners will also get the Hunter’s Legacy Bundle and the Cartel Ronin Bundle with additional outfits for Kay and Nix plus cosmetics for Kay’s speeder and her ship, the Trailblazer
Story pack Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune*** – Coming Autumn 2025
The Trailblazer’s reputation precedes Kay as she runs into veteran pirate Hondo Ohnaka, who is looking to settle old scores with a ruthless gang of pirates.
*Development partners include Ubisoft Annecy, Bucharest, Chengdu, Milan, Montpellier, Paris, Redlynx, Shanghai, Stockholm, Toronto.
***Story packs are also available for separate purchase.
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Experience A Revamped Urban Playground Featuring the Return of MyCOURT and the Reveal of Proving Grounds in a City Where You Can Play Anywhere and Win Everywhere
Today, 2K unveiled updates coming to The City in NBA® 2K25for PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S and, for the first time, The City arrives on PC. Drawing on player feedback, NBA 2K25 welcomes players with a whole new revamped interactive City designed to feel more connected and intimate, a competitive hub on the Boulevard of Stars, a larger-than-life arena to house Proving Grounds, the return of MyCOURT and iconic 2K15 MyPARKS and much more.
“The City for NBA 2K25 has been redesigned with community feedback at the forefront,” said Erick Boenisch, VP of NBA Development at Visual Concepts. “We’ve built a completely new City that is significantly more intimate and accessible, brought back nostalgic fan-favorite experiences, and created new ways to compete for all skill levels. The City in NBA 2K25 provides a greater focus on basketball and a quicker entry into the experience allowing players to seamlessly connect and compete.”
The City offers a variety of improvements this year, including:
A Whole New Interactive City: NBA 2K25 features an all-new vibrant City with basketball at its core. Featuring a more condensed map where empty spaces have been eliminated and every building has a purpose, The City has been designed to be more intimate and feel more dynamic. Centrally located in the heart of The City is the Boulevard of the Stars, an upscale street with easy access to all of the game modes and experiences such as refreshed Pro-AM, The REC and Ante-Up. The street is also lined with a Walk of Fame, which showcases every NBA championship team and leaves spots yet to be filled. As players win championships of their own in MyCAREER, their dynasties will be memorialised alongside NBA history.
MyCOURT: Answering the community’s call to bring it back, NBA 2K25 reintroduces MyCOURT. The apartment and basketball court combo at the center of The City is a player’s private hub to practice and experiment on the court and a central location for NBA 2K25‘s basketball-focused MyCAREER. Players can hone their skills and practice solo, or invite friends and MyCAREER teammates to join them for 1v1, 3v3, HORSE, and more game types. Players can personalise their MyCOURT with new wall mural art earned through Quests and Season rewards.
Proving Grounds: Proving Grounds is the new home for heightened competition in The City. The colosseum-inspired arena is the go-to for ranked play across intense 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 or 5v5 games with comp-level difficulty sliders and Shot Meters turned off for everyone. Proving Grounds will highlight who the very best NBA 2K25 players are with leaderboards that update daily to track the top-ranked players per game type. The Top 5 players each Season will earn the exclusive rewards while all who compete in Proving Grounds can tier up and earn the best REP in The City.
RISE and ELITE Affiliations: The ELITE vs. RISE rivalry continues into NBA 2K25 with brand new parks for each affiliation. ELITE players will set up shop in the remains of an old fort that once served as a bustling center for seafaring pirate trade showcasing a pirate ship with playable courts on deck and inside. Those who join RISE will experience a futuristic and bustling robot manufacturing factory, featuring massive mechs actively being assembled all around. Based on community feedback, courts within each Affiliation park have been designed to be closer together and easy to hop between so players can get in on the action faster.
Iconic MyPARK Integrations: NBA 2K25 dials up the nostalgia and celebrates a decade since NBA 2K15 by bringing back all four MyPARKs as events in the Event Center. From the sun-drenched Sunset Beach park, to the industrial Rivet City, the urban setting of the Old Town, and of course, the upgraded Old Town MyPARK on the aircraft carrier, all MyPARKs are getting remastered down to the last detail while incorporating new gen tech and lighting. A new remaster will be unveiled during each of the first four Seasons.
Co-Op Streetball: Streeball returns with more over-top-rewards and three entirely new locations. Co-Op mode for Streetball is introduced in NBA 2K25, allowing players to join forces with up to two other friends in 3v3 games to take down a new set of bosses and complete Streetball Quests together.
New Features for Beginners: Several new features have been added to NBA 2K25 to make The City more welcoming to beginners. Outside of every game mode building or activity, the new HoloHelp Info kiosks provide players a breakdown of how each mode works and the target skill level for the experience. Meanwhile, new novice-friendly Casual Courts with easier difficulty can be found in ELITE & RISE parks allowing players to learn how to play alongside other beginners.
For the first time, The City is coming to PC. Players with compatible hardware will experience enhanced realism in The City through ray tracing technology. Full details on The City,, including new updates across Streetball, REP, a new indoor karting experience, how players can access Triple Threat Park and more check out the Courtside Report and Developer Diary.
Early Tip-Off Benefit:
NBA 2K25 releases worldwide on September 6 for PS5 and PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC platforms. Fans who purchase before September 6, 2024 can play NBA 2K25 from 4 September on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One and PC*. Players who have already pre-ordered any edition of NBA 2K25 on compatible platforms at participating retailers will automatically be eligible for the Early Tip-Off benefit. Early Tip-off starts on Wednesday, September 4 at 5am PT. For more information, please visit the Early Tip-Off FAQ.
Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
Internet connection and online Account (minimum age varies) required to access online features and redeem and use bonus content, including MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, The W Online, and Play Now Online. See www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for additional details.
Game includes optional in-game purchases and paid random items. Some in-game content may require download and/or online gameplay to unlock. Online console play may require separate paid platform subscription and account registration. Terms apply. ProPLAY, The City, The W, and MyNBA are only available for New Gen NBA 2K25. Crossplay is only available for New Gen NBA 2K25 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
*Early Tip-Off for physical copies of NBA 2K25 may only be available at participating retailers in select territories. Contact your local retailer for details. See https://nba.2k.com/2k25/early-tip-off-faq/ for more details
Two Aussie couples will tie the knot in legally binding weddings with the full blessing of The Lamb
Sydney, Australia, August 30, 2024 – Praise the Lamb! Devolver Digital and Massive Monster have announced they will host two Cult of the Lamb weddings at this year’s PAX Australia exhibition in Melbourne. The activity will be titled Unholy Matrimony – a Cult of the Lamb Wedding, and see two devoted couples commit their love for each other in front of the Lamb… and everyone attending PAX Australia.
The two weddings will take place at 11am and 3pm on Sunday October 13 and be conducted in a faithful life-size replica of the Cult of the Lamb Temple featured in the game.
The ceremonies will be real and legally binding, recognised by both the Victorian Government, and more importantly, the Lamb itself.
The Temple will be located next to the Handheld Lounge and the entrance to the Main Theatre, so there will be plenty of space for fans attending PAX Australia to come and join the congregation and celebrate with the happy couples as they tie the knot.
“Last year, we threw an epic rave at Federation Square, and over 6,000 people showed up,” said Julian Wilton, Creative Director at Massive Monster. “So, we thought, how do we top that this year? Easy… wedding rituals!”
“We’re definitely dialing up the crazy, but it’s all for you, our amazing fans. The love you’ve shown for our game has been incredible, and now it’s time to spread that love. And what better way to do that than by legally marrying two awesome couples?” Julian added.
In one of the most extravagant booths Pax Australia has ever seen, fans can visit the Temple on the Friday and Saturday of PAX Australia (Oct 11 & 12) to watch various panels and presentations, play the latest update for Cult of the Lamb – Unholy Alliance, purchase items from the new range of Cult of the Lamb themed merchandise, or simply take selfies of themselves in front of the Temple basking in the full glory of the Lamb.
