Face off against fascists and dinosaurs in Gregarious Games’ 80s-inspired time-travel adventure

Newcastle, United Kingdom — August 14, 2024 | Gregarious Games welcome you to a game like no other — where Churchillian values are pitted against a rapacious band of reptilian reprobates who seek to destroy the world, democracy… and Britain! 

Launching on PC, Reptilian Rising is a tantalising turn-based, time-travel tale that sees players rule over the forces of good and evil in an 80s inspired world. Combining a unique claymation style with recognisable faces, players will choose from heroes like Winston Churchill, Cleopatra, a famously clever man with ingenious facial hair and many more as they battle against a three-headed fascist dinosaur, the Tri-Cannon — a triceratops mashed with a minigun, a legion of scaly sociopaths, and just about everything in between.

Once players have selected their team, they’ll be able to create clones, call in reinforcements — even Caesar is free for a chat (maybe bring grapes?) — and bend the battlefield to their will using game-changing temporal abilities. Join the fight and shape reality as historical figures duke it out against cold-blooded invaders in a battle to decide the fate of all humanity! 

All sounds a bit too incredible? Well, check out the three Churchills, as they skillfully combine with a cerebrally-advantaged man with a head of fuzzy hair, on their first mission below. And, remember, teamwork makes the dream work:

For more information, visit the Steam page here, and get ready for this travel through time, space and taste.

About Gregarious Games

Born into a family of visionaries who built Europe’s LARGEST shopping mall and turned Newcastle United into the “Entertainers”. For the past five years, Gregarious Games have been channelling a childhood dream and a lifetime of bold moves into carving out a legendary path in the gaming world. 

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Influential Wrestling Biz Simulator By Playing the Brand New Version for Free!

Phoenix, AZ—August 14, 2024—Grey Dog Software, the Phoenix based developer of sports management simulation games for personal computers, is pleased to announce the launch of Total Extreme Wrestling IX, the brand-new 20th anniversary version of the world’s most influential wrestling business simulation in history. The Total Extreme Wrestling IX free trial can be downloaded at: https://forum.greydogsoftware.com/files/file/30-total-extreme-wrestling-ix/.

Total Extreme Wrestling IX is can be purchased NOW for $34.95 at the Grey Dog Software webstore at: https://greydogsoftware.onfastspring.com/admm

In the award-winning TEW series, you play the role of a wrestling promoter. It is up to you to try and lead your chosen company to the top of the industry, along the way dealing with prima donna superstars, wars and alliances with other wrestling companies, and the demands of TV corporations! 

Featuring a whole host of brand-new features, including many fan-favorite additions suggested by the player base, TEW IX is the biggest and best game in the history of the series, taking the TEW franchise to new heights. Amongst the over 200 additions and changes are:

• A brand-new angle system that allows the user to book virtually anything they want, from mass brawls that involve the entire roster to pre-taped comic skits.
• Companies can now have booking teams and ‘inner circles’ of trusted lieutenants that help make the backstage environment and politics more vital and realistic than ever before.
• The long-awaited switch to a real-world calendar system adds to the realism of the game.
• Celebrities and minis make their series debut.
• Media scrums appear for the first time, seeing the player sit down and field questions from the wrestling press. There are over 270 unique questions!
•  More diversity than ever before, with overhauls to women’s wrestling and a new gender ID system that allows better simulation of the modern-day wrestling landscape.
• An innovative new ‘geo tag’ system allows the game world to be divided up to allow extreme levels of geographical detail.
• The ever-popular CornellVerse, the fantasy game world that ships with the game, moves forward and gets a brand-new look.

 In addition to all the new changes, TEW IX retains all the detail and flexibility that have become the hallmark of the series. Supporting a myriad of different play styles, the user can take a deep dive into the wrestling industry or simply book shows that they enjoy – the power is entirely in your hands!

About Grey Dog Software

Founded in Phoenix, AZ in 2004, Grey Dog Software is a collection of avid gamers who decided to create their own sports management and other simulation-based PC games. Each developer is active on our forums to provide both customer support and a direct line for suggestions/feedback.  Please visit our message forums to get more information on TEWIX or our other catalog of titles including World of Mixed Martial Arts, Bowl Bound College Football, Fast Break Basketball, Wrestling Spirit and Comic Book Hero.

Join over 900,000 monthly users in a global battle for dominance in Season 14’s new missions.

Dorado Games | Malta, August 13th – Players can now embark on a series of brand-new reconnaissance themed Season Missions designed to push their tactical skills to the limit in Conflict of Nations: World War 3! These all new missions offer a great opportunity engage in high-stakes grand RTS warfare with exclusive objectives that challenge even the most seasoned strategists. It’s time for players to adapt, innovate and rise above their enemies in 9 new limited time missions, with reconnaissance taking center stage and changing the face of war!

Available today on IOS, Android, Steam & PC, the Season 14 exclusive missions include  ‘Reach for the Skies!’ as mission one. Commanders who optimize their use of the Satellite unit will have taken the first bold step in setting the foundation for superior reconnaissance and strategic dominance! A technological edge could change the tides of war and keep you a step ahead of your rivals. 

Lead Game Designer Dylan Moon enthuses that these missions are only the beginning of what players can expect in future updates and seasons. 

‘The mission system is exciting as it allows us to create more engaging content for our audience, missions where first introduced to help new players with learning the game. We plan to further expand the system with more complex triggers and conditions, we will be able to create missions with increasing depth and variety by introducing missions that are thematic to the scenario, and contextual to what is happening in the match, just like in Season 14!’

Key Features

• All New Season Missions: As part of Dorado Games goal to provide world class strategy game experiences, the addition of the missions system allows for more depth and variety to be added to in-game scenarios. Whilst veteran commanders will surely revel in the additional content, units and new opportunties to strategize. Rookie commanders will also enjoy more guidance during normal matches and gameplay which encourages players to diversify their approaches to playing the game.
• Limited Time Rewards: Missions guide you on critical operations, allowing you to learn through battle hardened experiences! Victorious missions will reward you with resources, which could be a deciding factor in capable hands when in conquest for total dominance. Players can enjoy Season 14 until September 15th!
• The Satellite Unit: A recent edition to Season 14, this tactical unit launches from your home country, though slow and costly it traverses the planet offering extensive information gathering. Granting players clear visuals of both neutral and enemy territory and providing them with more information to make better tactical decisions! This stealthy unit shouldn’t go under the radar!
• More News Coming Soon: Commanders this season should keep their eyes to the skies and check our Discord for more information on the new season and future updates! 

About Conflict of Nations: World War 3 

• GRAND Real Time Strategy: War wasn’t won in a day, and neither is Conflict of Nations. Prove your military might in online multiplayer matches against up to 100 other players. 
• Show the Might of your Munitions: Your arsenal includes a range of some of the most powerful weapons known to man. But be warned, these weapons come at a cost: Contamination, crimes against humanity, and declining national morale to name a few.
• Turn Formidable Foes into Allies (and then back into foes): Enter enduring alliances, negotiate with other players and team up and if needs must- betrayal is always an option.  

About Dorado Games

We’re an established games studio located at Balluta Bay on the sunny Maltese Islands. We’re focusing on designing, developing and marketing digital online games with a focus on mid core players from all over the world. In a relaxed yet productive environment the team draws on knowledge from more than 60 published titles across many platforms.

Being a member of the Stillfront Group Family, we are supported by a strong partner network all over Europe. Just a short hop from most European locations by plane, the entrepreneurial and creative vibe of the island drives our international team consisting of an ever growing team of German, Maltese, Chinese, Hungarian, Polish, Lithuanian, Spanish, Italian and Macedonian nationalities.

About Stillfront

Stillfront is a global gaming company. We develop a wide range of digital games that attract over 50 million people each month. From well-established franchises like Home Design, Big Farm, and Supremacy to niche games, we span many different genres, including strategy, simulation, RPG and action, and casual and mash-up games.

We believe gaming can be a force for good. And we want to create a gaming universe that is digital, affordable, equal, and sustainable. So, we focus on developing games that are all about having a rewarding hobby, a great social experience, or a strategic challenge.

Our HQ is in Stockholm, Sweden, but our game development is done by teams and studios all over the world. Our main markets are the US, Japan, Middle East and Africa, Germany, and the UK.

Play the prologue to the brutal cybernetic rogue-lite, also coming soon to PlayStation 5

14 August, 2024 – KIBORG: Arena, the free prologue to the fast-paced action rogue-lite with brutal, cybernetic combat from Sobaka Studio, prepares for battle on PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S today, with a PlayStation 5 version coming soon.

Drop into a blood-drenched coliseum as Morgan Lee, leader of a ragtag group of resistance fighters shackled on the prison planet Sigma. Fend off infinite waves of foes wielding deadly chainsaws, explosive rocket launchers, and powerful hammers in Endless Mode.  

Become the most ruthless fighter in the coliseum by enhancing Morgan’s hand-to-hand combat, weaponry, and cybernetic abilities. Block, parry, and dodge at the right moment to gain the upper hand. Descend into the arena multiple times to refine Morgan’s arsenal and earn more money to keep the resistance thriving. 

The mayhem caused in the coliseum serves as the catalyst for Morgan’s true quest. Uncover more secrets scattered throughout Sigma in the full KIBORG release where he forms key alliances, unlocks permanent upgrades, and delves into a mysterious nano-bot plague. 

“I’ve always wanted to create an action roguelite that pushes everyone to their limits,” said Dimitry Kachkov, Head of Sobaka Studio. “I hope KIBORG: Arena’s launch tests player’s skills in the coliseum and preps them for what Morgan’s story has in store in the full release next year.” 

KIBORG: Arena smashes onto PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S today, with a PlayStation 5 version coming soon. Follow Sobaka Studio on Twitter/X, YouTube, join the Discord server, and visit the official website for more updates. 

About Sobaka Studio

Sobaka Studio is an indie game developer. Previously released titles include top-down shooter Redeemer and 9 Monkeys of Shaolin – two beat’em ups with epic combat. They are currently working on the twin-stick shooter REMEDIUM available now in Early Access and time survival game REMEDIUM: Sentinels, which both share one grim post-apocalyptic Renaissance setting. Their next title is KIBORG, the rogue-lite with brutal, cybernetic-enhanced combat.

With season 1, an in-game store will also be introduced for those looking to personalise their Freegunners further with additional customisation items and to continue to support the game. These will supplement the hundreds of rewards earnable through progression and will be solely cosmetic, optional, and have no gameplay impact.

Firewalk Studios is also hard at work on future seasons, beginning with Season 2 launching in January 2025 and more seasonal drops throughout year one of Concord. 

The continuous evolution of your crew

When Firewalk first formed, they thought a lot about the type of game that they wanted to make and what they could add to the multiplayer FPS genre. They knew they had to focus on the fundamentals that can make an FPS game great: precise, responsive gunplay and fast, fluid mobility. Those qualities had to be the bedrock of everything.

However, they also wanted that special spice provided by character abilities. Beyond the impact their abilities, roles, and kits could have in moment-to-moment combat, they saw exciting opportunities to add strategic layers to how and when you choose to deploy them throughout a match. In effect, they wanted to infuse the theorycrafting of a deck builder with a PVP first-person shooter. This became the root of our Crew Builder system.

Crew Builder allows you to create Custom Crews of Freegunners that you bring into a match. Every Custom Crew offers 12 configurable slots, which you can fill with characters from what will become a growing roster of Freegunners and their Variants. Each Freegunner will have multiple Variants, which are unique versions of each character that have special modifiers to their base abilities and can be unlocked by completing various in-game challenges.

Each Custom Crew must have five unique Freegunners, but you can stack up to three copies of any given Freegunner’s Variants, empowering you to really focus on specific characters that you like to play as and that align best with the broader makeup of your team, the modes you’re playing, or your general playstyle.

However, while Crew Builder enables you to hone your own unique approach to combat strategy, it’s also meant to inspire experimentation with different characters as well. Each Custom Crew comes with four Back Up slots, which are randomly populated with Freegunners not otherwise in your Custom Crew.

Crew Builder also incentivises you to populate your Custom Crews with characters of different roles. Unlike traditional archetypes, like Tank or Support, each Freegunner in Concord is meant to deliver high-DPS and be effective in a gunfight. Instead, our characters are defined by one of six distinct roles and the impact they can have in combat—whether that’s locking down an area, dominating long sightlines, or flanking enemies.

Balancing your crew with Freegunners of different roles can give you an edge through special in-match benefits called Crew Bonuses. When you deploy Freegunners of different roles for the first time during a match, you’re granted special bonuses that can increase mobility, improve weapon recoil, reduce cooldown times, and more that apply to any character you deploy from that point on.

When you combine all of these systems—Crew Builder, Back-Up Slots, Freegunner Variants, and Crew Bonuses—there’s so much depth to how you can craft, refine, and master your builds in Concord as your experience grows. It also allows the meta to evolve continuously in exciting new ways, as you unlock new Freegunner Variants and new Freegunners and Variants are introduced over time with each season.

Ultimately, when they step back and think about what drew us to make Concord and what they love most about multiplayer games, it’s exactly that: the potential for continuous evolution. It’s the thrill of the potential possibilities of where they can take the experience moving forward. And it’s the sense of adventure of finding out, together.

Prepare for launch

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Concord galaxy and see how you learn and master each Freegunner and all of our systems in new and exciting ways, beginning with Concord’s Early Access launch for Digital Deluxe Edition owners on Wednesday, August 21 and followed by our global launch on Friday, August 23 (3:00 AEST Saturday 24 August). Pre-load for all editions on PS5 will begin today, Wednesday, August 14.

Servers for Concord’s Early Access launch on August 21 will go live at 3:00am AEST.

For all the latest on Concord, be sure to follow the game on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok, as well as by joining the community in the Official Concord Discord.

*Account for PlayStation Network and internet connection required. Paid for PlayStation Plus membership (sold separately) required on PS5.

To learn more about Concord visit the PlayStation Blog. 

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

Centre Court Pass 3 presented by American Express offers an array of rewards, plus G.O.A.T. status debuts in MyCAREER this month 

Summer is heating up in TopSpin 2K25 with Season 3, available this week and just in time for the US Open. Featuring new, free, playable pro Caroline Garcia, plus the introduction of the Laver Cup in MyCAREER, new G.O.A.T. status, a new Centre Court Pass presented by American Express, and more. Season 3 offers a wide variety of experiences and rewards to keep the rally going!

TopSpin 2K25 continues to follow the real-life tennis calendar and spotlights featured tournaments throughout each Season. For Season 3, the focus is on the US Open, the Grand Slam® tournament which takes place at the iconic blue courts of Arthur Ashe Stadium at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York. Players can take on US Open-themed challenges in World Tour mode this Season and earn themed rewards.

Joining the TopSpin 2K25 roster, Caroline Garcia is a top-tier French tennis player known for her strong serve and notable success in Grand Slam® tournaments. With the launch of Season 3, Garcia will be free and available for all players to play in 2K Tour and Exhibition modes.

Season 3 also introduces the Laver Cup to TopSpin 2K25, pitting Team Europe against Team World.Once players reach “Young Gun” status in MyCAREER, they can compete in the Laver Cup as a playable event in the Men’s Tour of MyCAREER during the in-game month of September. Players will play as a team over multiple days, taking to the court as a MyPLAYER or pro. Team Europe features the likes of Sinner and Alcaraz, while on Team World, competitors like Tiafoe and Shelton lead the charge, with any open slots filled by preset MyPLAYERs. The competition unfolds with four matches daily – three singles and one doubles – culminating in a potential tiebreaker doubles match on the decisive third day if scores are even. Each day’s victories are weighted incrementally, with points escalating from 1 to 3 based on the day, until the first team reaches 13 points, securing ultimate bragging rights and the prestigious Laver Cup trophy.

For players who have reached Legend status and think they’ve mastered MyCAREER, Season 3 introduces G.O.A.T. status, which unlocks only after players achieve all preceding objectives. G.O.A.T. status is dynamic, meaning players must conquer new challenges, objectives and milestones each Season to maintain their G.O.A.T. status. Unlike other statuses, which typically feature 3-5 goals, G.O.A.T. status sets a higher benchmark with multiple objectives structured across Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers. As players progress through these tiers, they unlock rewards which differ between the Men’s and Women’s Tours in MyCAREER, offering unique incentives and challenges tailored to each player’s journey. 

Every version of the TopSpin 2K25 Centre Court Pass will feature 50 reward tiers, 13 of which will feature free rewards. In the Season 3 Centre Court Pass, presented by American Express, there are 42 free rewards and 106 premium rewards, including American Express-themed cosmetics and accessories ranging from rackets and wristbands, to shorts, skirts and jackets. Also available at Free Tiers 5 and 50 are alternate versions of Steffi Graf representing her Australian Open 1997 and Wimbledon 1991 outfits. In addition, Premium Centre Court Pass rewards include Naomi Osaka’s 2020 US Open outfit at Tier 30 and Taylor Fritz’s US Open 2024 outfit at Tier 50, which offer alternative appearances for these playable pros. A host of new items will also be dropping in the Pro Shop Seasonal Store, as well as new Signature Style Animations and Alt Pro Outfits.

TopSpin 2K25 Standard Edition, Cross-Gen Edition, Deluxe Edition and Grand Slam® Edition are all available now. Deluxe Edition will be on sale on PlayStation platforms for 40% off August 14 through August 28, 2024.* Standard Edition and Grand Slam® Edition will also be on sale on PlayStation platforms for 40% off August 16 through August 19, 2024, while Standard Edition and Grand Slam® Edition will be on sale for 40% off on Xbox platforms August 20 through August 27, 2024.

Developed by Hangar 13, TopSpin 2K25 is rated G. For more information on TopSpin 2K25, please visit https://topspin.2k.com/. Follow TopSpin 2K on TikTok, Instagram, X, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest TopSpin 2K25 news.

Hangar 13 is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly-owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

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*Discount based on 2K’s SRP. Digital Only. PlayStation sale on Deluxe Edition ends August 28, 2024. PlayStation sale on Standard Edition and Grand Slam® Edition ends August 19, 2024. Xbox sale ends August 27, 2024. Terms Apply.

NBA® 2K25 Showcases All-New Stephen Curry MyNBA Era and Introduces MyGM on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC

Immersive MyGM Mode Offers Dynamic Role Playing Experience on New Gen for First Time. 2K today announced innovations coming to MyNBA and MyGM in NBA 2K25 for PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S and PC. MyNBA introduces the Steph Era, where fans can relive or rewrite the championship-studded legacy of Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. MyGM is available on new-generation consoles for the first time, and players will step into the role of an NBA General Manager to create the foundation of a dynasty, from the fanbase to team ownership.

“We’re excited for players to customise the MyNBA and MyGM modes in NBA 2K25 to shape the league in their image,” said Erick Boenisch, VP of NBA 2K Development at Visual Concepts. “Paying respect to arguably the best shooter to ever live, we welcome The Steph Era as another historic NBA Era. The new additions are designed to create a unique world of basketball fully under your control.”

Both MyNBA and MyGM have a variety of new features and improvements this year, including:

MyGM

• Full NBA General Manager Experience: MyGM arrives on New Gen for the first time enabling players to take on the role as an NBA Team’s General Manager. Redesigned into a dynamic role-playing franchise experience, players start by choosing their own GM backstory to define their managerial style. From an Ex-Player transitioning to the front office, a Previous Scout, Savant of Finance, or a Closer among others, each backstory will determine initial attributes and baseline boosts leading to different playstyles for running a franchise.
• Dynamic Conversations & Goals: A core part of MyGM is conversations with staff and players to manage everyone’s needs and help execute a player’s Goals. In NBA 2K25, MyGM introduces dynamic conversations for a highly customisable experience – these simplified yet meaningful interactions significantly affect a player’s team trajectory and outcomes. Backstory and attribute ratings can come into play during these conversations and unlock more paths by determining the dialogue choices available to respond in a way that best satisfies a player’s goals.
•  MyGM Building: Brand new is the MyGM Building, a free-roaming space where players can take control of their MyGM to carry out responsibilities as the brains of the team. Engage in in-person conversations with staff members or the Governor for a more authentic feel.
• Perk System: NBA 2K25 introduces a new perk system that allows players to unlock perks with extra capabilities that help increase GM skills upon achieving goals. Take advantage of an initial set of 55 Perks in MyGM starting at launch, from Winning Culture to Data Analyst, that offer a boost to specific areas of a player’s GM skills, both on and off the court.

MyNBA

• The Steph Era: Eras in MyNBA take players back in time to start their league during the greatest periods of NBA history. In NBA 2K25, players can now begin their journey in 2016 and immerse themselves with Stephen Curry and the Warriors. Relive the legendary run alongside superstar teammates Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Kevin Durant or attempt to rewrite history by challenging one of the greatest dynasties ever assembled in professional basketball.
• NBA Cup: The Emirates NBA Cup features more integrations in MyNBA with competitive group stage play and intense single-elimination knockout rounds to test a team’s depth and resilience.
• League Expansions and Contractions: Expansions and contractions have been adjusted within the game, giving players full control over how they shape their team and the league over time. Whether it’s recreating the league’s expansion boom in the 80s and 90s or dramatically increasing (or decreasing) the size of the league in the Modern Era, this unlocks more possibilities to customise the MyNBA experience.

For full details and additional updates, check out the Courtside Report and Developer Diary. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements in the coming weeks to reveal even more of what’s new in the next version of the world’s best-selling NBA basketball simulation video game.

For more information, please visit the NBA 2K25 official website. Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K25 is rated M.

Follow NBA 2K25 on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest news. Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

Thief Simulator 2, a new installment of the best-selling game that combines stealth, simulator and adventure, will hit Xbox Series X|S consoles on August 14 this year. Previously, this simulator set in a mafia-thief world was well received by players on PC and PlayStation 5. A version for Nintendo Switch is also planned.

Developed by Polish companies CookieDev and Ultimate Games S.A. Thief Simulator 2 is a new part of one of the most popular simulators of the last few years. To date, games in the Thief Simulator series have sold several million units combined on consoles and PC.

The second part was received by players even better than the first installment. Currently, on the Steam platform, the percentage of positive reviews reaches as high as 90 percent (out of more than 3.7 thousand reviews).

Thief Simulator 2 | Xbox Series X|S Trailer:

Thief Simulator 2 (Microsoft Store): https://www.xbox.com/games/store/thief-simulator-2/9nfh9n02km20
Thief Simulator 2 (PlayStation Store): https://store.playstation.com/concept/10010587
Thief Simulator 2 (Steam): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1332720/Thief_Simulator_2/

Thief Simulator 2 combines elements of simulator, stealth and adventure. Set in a mafia-thief world, this first-person perspective (FPP) game offers two game modes (story and free mode). In Thief Simulator 2, players will find, among other things, improved and familiar mechanics and elements from the first part, in addition to a variety of new features. As the developers emphasize, the second installment puts more emphasis on realism and provides a total of about 20 hours of fun.

In Thief Simulator 2, the player engages in a whole range of thieving activities, including, among other things, planning, observing, acting, and then covering his tracks and selling the captured loot. Importantly, it’s up to the player to decide how to carry out a given job.

The simulator offers two extensive locations with numerous homes, as well as special places (including a bank storing gold and a resort). Players can also count on a set of useful tools, which includes not only crowbars or binoculars, but also observation drones and hacking tools.

Thief Simulator 2 – main features:

• a new part of the best-selling simulator;
• improvements and innovations;
• two game modes (story and free mode);
• an extensive character development system;
• diverse and extensive locations;
• a wide range of equipment (from crowbar to new technologies);
• many paths to the goal.

Thief Simulator 2 will be released on Xbox Series X|S on August 14, 2024. A version for Nintendo Switch is also planned.

The legendary saga continues with a new DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO trailer highlighting Android and Cell arcs. Relive the epic battle from Trunks arrival to Cell’s defeat.

The Android and Cell Sagas are iconic arcs in Dragon Ball Z that follow the Z Fighters as they face off against powerful androids created by Dr.Gero, the mastermind behind the Android Saga, and the ultimate life form, Cell with the sole purpose of eliminating Goku and his allies.

Get ready for non-stop action and ignite the spirit of battle:

From Goku’s rise to legendary battles, filled with iconic fights, experience some of the epic clashes that defined the franchise. The trailer features iconic villains like Mecha Frieza, King Cold, Android 17, and 16, leading up to the ultimate showdown with Cell as Gohan strive to prevent Earth’s destruction. Players can witness Cell’s first form, second form and finally his perfect form, his transformations are a testament to his power.

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO will launch on 11 October 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

For more information about DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO and other titles from Bandai Namco Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu, or follow us on Instagram. Join the conversation on X.

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Players can dive into Stormgate’s action-packed 1v1 and 3P Co-op RTS gameplay, with early Campaign missions available for testing and feedback

IRVINE, Calif. – Aug. 13, 2024 – Frost Giant Studios is excited to share that Stormgate™, the team’s highly anticipated real-time strategy game, has officially entered Early Access on Steam and is now available to play for free! Available on Windows PC or through NVIDIA’s GeForce Now cloud gaming platform, players can dive into thrilling 1v1 and 3-player Co-op Missions, enjoy custom 2v2 team games, and get an early look at an initial set of Campaign missions as the development team continues to evolve the game.

Watch the Early Access Trailer

Stormgate players will wage war on post-apocalyptic Earth in a new science-fantasy universe, where humanity remains under siege after a cataclysmic invasion by demonic forces. Players can choose to command one of three highly asymmetric factions: the Vanguard, a resilient human defense force deploying rocket-powered mechs and faithful robot dogs; the Infernal Host, a demonic army with war-mongering brutes and pestilence-spewing dragons; and the Celestial Armada, a mysterious faction of angelic Biosynths with its deadly Machine Legion. Each faction offers unique gameplay mechanics, units, Heroes, and strategies for players to explore. Epic real-time strategy battles await!

Early Access is only the beginning

“Early Access is just the beginning of our journey, not the end. We’re committed to making Stormgate a game shaped by our community’s feedback and passion,” said Tim Morten, Frost Giant Studios’ CEO and Production Director. “The progress we’ve made so far has been a direct result of the collaboration with our players, and we’re excited to continue this journey together. Early Access is an opportunity for us to listen, learn, and evolve the game alongside our community, and we can’t wait to see where this adventure takes us.”

President and Game Director Tim Campbell recently shared details regarding specific improvements the team is prioritizing in a detailed developer blog: “The Road Ahead for Campaign.”

In this critical Early Access phase, Frost Giant will incorporate community feedback into the evolution of Stormgate, beginning with the comprehensive balance update released last week. On the development roadmap, players can track assorted development priorities: progress on the Campaign, improved visuals (e.g., addition of facial animations for cutscenes), audio and performance improvements, and new major features (e.g., a competitive 3v3 team mode). The team plans to be in Early Access for at least a year of active development. Frost Giant also plans to release a powerful editor that will give players the same tools that the developers are using to build Stormgate, empowering players to create their own maps, mods, and custom games to share with the world.

A more approachable RTS

Stormgate revitalizes classic RTS gameplay with modern innovations that make it more approachable, smooth and responsive. The “BuddyBot” can assist co-op players of all skill levels, acting either as training wheels or an always-on helper for the game’s economy and base-building. This allows newer players to enjoy rich RTS gameplay like seasoned pros, but without the stress of needing high “actions per minute” (APM). Automated control groups and the quick macro panel simplify inputs, lowering the skill floor without affecting the skill ceiling.

SnowPlay, Frost Giant’s custom-built technology, transforms Unreal Engine 5 into the most advanced RTS engine to date. Thanks to SnowPlay, Stormgate features 64 tick-rate servers instead of the typical 8, empowering smooth and responsive gameplay. (Tick rate measures how frequently a game refreshes its information.) With SnowPlay, Stormgate also offers players rollback, which minimizes stuttering caused by lag for the first time in a large-scale RTS. Stormgate’s distributed server infrastructure, powered by Hathora, delivers global matchmaking that minimizes geographic ping disadvantages, for games that feel fun and fair.

Stormgate features compositions by Frank Klepaki (Dune II, Command & Conquer), Tracy W. Bush (StarCraft, World of Warcraft), David Luis Ortega (Blizzard Entertainment, Ubisoft, DreamWorks), and Nga Weng Chio, who was nominated for a WSA Game Music Award for her work on the Celestial faction music.

Free to play, the right way

While the core game experience is free to play, Stormgate is supported by optional in-game purchases. Players may pay to unlock full progression for Heroes (all Heroes are free to play until level 5), purchase access to additional Campaign chapters (in active development), and even adopt an in-game pet to support the development team. Stormgate does not include randomized gacha purchases or offer “pay-to-win” microtransactions that would compromise the integrity of its competitive experience.

For more on Stormgate, visit playstormgate.com.

About Frost Giant Studios, Inc.

Frost Giant Studios was founded in 2020 by Tim Morten and Tim Campbell, veteran game industry leaders who, along with the rest of the development team, helped create some of the most acclaimed and best-selling PC games of all time. The studio’s debut title, Stormgate™, is a free-to-play real-time strategy game set in an all-new science fantasy universe. Headquartered in Irvine, California, with remote talent from around the world, Frost Giant Studios is committed to a work environment built on collaboration, inclusion, and mutual respect. For more on Stormgate, please visit playstormgate.com.