The Ultimate Home for Anime Worldwide Is Adding Honey Lemon Soda, TRILLION GAME, and The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor to its All-Embracing Library, and Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions Returns for a Second Season

Sydney, Australia (August 6, 2024) – Crunchyroll, the ultimate destination for anime worldwide, held its Industry Panel at Germany’s annual anime convention, AnimagiC 2024, on Saturday, August 3 at the Rosengarten Mannheim.

Joined by hundreds of excited fans, Crunchyroll announced acquisitions of several highly anticipated animated series from Japan, which will stream around the world soon. Highlights include:

• The thrilling procedural drama Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions is returning to Crunchyroll for Season 2 and a new trailer was shared during the panel. Set to premiere this fall, October 2024.

• Season 1 synopsis: Ron Kamonohashi was once regarded as a genius at the top detective training academy. But after a fatal mistake, he was expelled and forbidden to become a detective. Years later, police officer Totomaru Isshiki knocks on Ron’s door seeking help on a serial murder case. He finds Ron, now a messy-haired recluse, who agrees. Together, this mismatched detective team begins solving their first mystery!

• Crunchyroll announced the acquisition of the anime adaptation of TRILLION GAME, based on the adventure-comedy manga written by Riichiro Inagaki (Dr. STONE) and illustrated by Ryoichi Ikegami. Scheduled to premiere this October 2024 on Crunchyroll.
• Synopsis: Old schoolmates Haru and Gaku will do anything to achieve success. And success to them means earning a trillion dollars! But to do so, they’ll need to take full advantage of their own unique skills. Haru is a persuasive and confident speaker who can connect with anyone, while Gaku, although awkward, is an expert programmer. Will their combined talents be enough to make their dream a reality?

• The coming-of-age, romantic comedy Honey Lemon Soda is set to join Crunchyroll in January 2025! Based on the popular Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Mayu Murata, fans were presented with a look at the teaser trailer.

• Synopsis: In middle school, Uka Ishimori was nicknamed “Stone.”

In order to change herself, she enrolled in Hachimitsu High School, known for its culture of student liberty. Seated in at the desk next to her in the same class is Kai Miura, a coolly freewheeling boy with lemon-colored hair. In truth, Uka met Kai once in middle school, and decided to attend Hachimitsu based on a single word he said to her.To Uka, the popular Kai is a distant presence. Yet somehow, Kai starts to look after Uka. With Kai encouraging her, Uka gradually begins to fit in with her classmates… But…Uka’s world is gradually changing with Kai’s presence. — Now, I am in the center of the endlessly spreading light.

• And finally, the wait will soon be over… The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor is coming to Crunchyroll in October 2024! This anime is based on the light novel series written by Sarasa Nagase and illustrated by Mitsuya Fuji.
• Synopsis: Jill breaks out of prison the night before she’s set to be executed by her fiancé, Crown Prince Gerald. She’s struck by an arrow while escaping, but instead of dying, she’s transported six years into the past—to the night she and Gerald met. Desperate to alter fate, she instead proposes to the first man she sees, Hadis Teos Rave, her enemy in the future. This is her last chance to get it right!

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What to watch on Crunchyroll this month!

One Piece

Monkey D. Luffy refuses to let anyone or anything stand in the way of his quest to become the king of all pirates. With a course charted for the treacherous waters of the Grand Line and beyond, this is one captain who’ll never give up until he’s claimed the greatest treasure on Earth: the Legendary One Piece!

My Hero Academia Season 7

Izuku has dreamt of being a hero all his life—a lofty goal for anyone, but especially challenging for a kid with no superpowers. That’s right, in a world where eighty percent of the population has some kind of super-powered “quirk,” Izuku was unlucky enough to be born completely normal. But that’s not enough to stop him from enrolling in one of the world’s most prestigious hero academies.

BOCCHI THE ROCK!

Hitori Gotoh, “Bocchi-chan,” is a girl who’s so introverted and shy around people that she’d always start her conversations with “Ah…” During her middle school years, she started playing the guitar, wanting to join a band because she thought it could be an opportunity for even someone shy like her to also shine. But because she had no friends, she ended up practicing guitar for six hours every day all by herself. After becoming a skilled guitar player, she uploaded videos of herself playing the guitar to the internet under the name “Guitar Hero” and fantasized about performing at her school’s cultural festival concert. But not only could she not find any bandmates, before she knew it, she was in high school and still wasn’t able to make a single friend! She was really close to becoming a shut-in, but one day, Nijika Ijichi, the drummer in Kessoku Band, reached out to her. And because of that, her everyday life started to change little by little…

Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest

The rowdiest guild in Fiore Kingdom is back! Natsu, Lucy, Gray, Erza, and the whole Fairy Tail guild tackle the legendary “100 Years Quest,” tougher than any S-Class quest. Their goal: find the first wizard guild ever, located in the far north of Guiltina. Facing new gods, mysterious towns, and ominous foes, they’ll have their work cut out for them. Will they succeed where no wizard has before?

The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses

After inheriting his late grandmother’s failing café, Hayato sees it as a bother and plans to sell it for a quick buck. Until he discovers five beautiful girls staying there! When they beg him to keep the café open, Hayato reluctantly gives in. Can he manage the seaside shop while learning to live with these unruly women?

Why Does Nobody Remember Me in This World?

In a world where humans triumphed in a great war, Kai guards sealed crypts containing their enemies. But when “World Rebirth” overwrites history, he’s thrust into an alternate reality where humanity lost the war and he’s been forgotten by everyone he knows. Now, this lost hero must rise to restore the world’s balance!

Tower of God Season 2 (The Answer Studio)

Ja Wangnan can’t seem to pass the 20th floor. Even after failing time and time again, he refuses to give up. On his journey, he meets a mysterious and powerful character named Viole. Wangnan invites Viole to join his team of Regulars. Their journey continues with new challenges at every turn. (Official Trailer below)

MAYONAKA PUNCH (P.A.WORKS)

Meet Masaki, the now former member of the popular NewTuber group, Harikiri Sisters. After a career setback, aka getting fired unexpectedly via a livestream, she joins forces with Live, a partner with superhuman abilities. Together, they aim to create sensational content and reach 1 million subscribers. Will they reach their content dreams or be hit with the block button? (Official Trailer below)

Delico’s Nursery (J.C.STAFF) Coming August 8

Hailing from the prestigious noble house of Delico, Dali Delico is an elite member of the Blood Pact Council with a promising future. When the Blood Pact Council, the highest governing body for the Vamps, assigns a special mission to Dali, he flatly refuses it. Having lost patience, Gerhard, Dino, and Henrique, who are also Council members serving the same term as Dali, rush to the house of Delico to persuade him. What they witness there is Dali, taking care of an infant himself… Meanwhile, there has been a series of mysterious murders targeting Vamps. Can they find the right balance between their absolute mission and childcare in this magnificent gothic world?! (Official Trailer below)

True Beauty (Studio N) Coming August 8

Once bullied for her looks, Jugyeong transforms herself using the art of makeup. When she joins a new school with a True Beauty goddess competition, offering winners the chance of recruitment by entertainment agencies, she instantly becomes a top candidate! But her new identity is at stake when heartthrob Suho Lee accidentally sees her bare face. Will her elite status be short-lived?

Deep in the Lands of the Old Faith lies paradise, for any pilgrim brave enough to seek it…

Devoted developer Massive Monster, faithful scribe JoJo Zhou and master of graven images Cales Dalmau have revealed their greatest collaboration yet: Pilgrim, a brand new interactive adventure that will show the world of Cult of the Lamb as you’ve never seen it before, with characters new and old to meet and mysteries to uncover.

The Pilgrim Pack will manifest alongside Cult of the Lamb’s latest free update, Unholy Alliance, on August 12 as a paid DLC for PC, Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S|X.

The Pilgrim Pack includes:

• The full Pilgrim story and bonus pages!
• 2 unique Follower quests
• 5 new Follower forms
• 2 new outfits for your Followers to wear
• 5 new decorations

Visit cultofthelamb.com for more information.

Unholy Alliance, the latest free update for smash hit Cult of the Lamb, introduces a new playable character: the Goat! Summoned by blood and born in corruption, this wicked new ally can join the holy Lamb in local co-op. Crusade through dungeons, slay heretics, build your cult, and seek new powers together on August 12.

In the story of Pilgrim you’ll join Jalala and Rinor as they journey across the Lands of the Old Faith, searching for a place to call home. If they can survive the dangerous Cultists looking for new sacrifices, the terrifying creatures hunting for a meal, and the strange mushroom-peddlars… not to mention rumours of a wicked beast who stalks the land, searching for their next victim… then they might just make it.

TOKYO — August 4th, 2024 — The Kodansha Creators’ Lab has publicly announced the creation of their FAIRY TAIL-themed project, “FAIRY TAIL INDIE GAME GUILD.” FAIRY TAIL INDIE GAME GUILD will release FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS and FAIRY TAIL: Beach Volleyball Havoc on Steam on Monday, August 26th, 2024 and Monday, September 16, 2024, respectively. Both titles are available to wishlist now.

The first title, FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS, will release a demo version consisting of the opening of the game. Furthermore, to celebrate the announcement of FAIRY TAIL: Beach Volleyball Havoc, an art contest is being held. The winner of the contest will have their artwork featured in FAIRY TAIL: Beach Volleyball Havoc.

About the Hiro Mashima × Indie Game Project collaboration “FAIRY TAIL INDIE GAME GUILD”

This indie game project began when FAIRY TAIL author Hiro Mashima said he wanted to have a FAIRY TAIL game made. 

The creators are making these games starting with their love of FAIRY TAIL, as well as their own strengths and sensibilities. These will be games that both FAIRY TAIL fans and all gamers will enjoy.

FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS to be Released on Steam on August 26, 2024

Genre: Deck building roguelitePlayers: Singleplayer

Steam Store page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2305500/

FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS is a deck building roguelite that features FAIRY TAIL characters. The 5 playable characters include Natsu, Lucy, and Gray, each with special abilities. Collect magic cards from the original FAIRY TAIL to make decks, and defeat powerful monsters to reach the deepest part of the dungeon.

Original Story

Natsu and Happy find a mysterious door that suddenly appeared below the guild. On the other side of that door lies a strange dungeon that robs any intruders of their abilities. There they are saved from monsters by Labi. Together they try to reach the deepest part of the dungeon to find Labi’s friends.

The final boss was specially designed by Hiro Mashima himself.Organize Magic Cards and Utilize Strategy to Win Battles in this Deck Building Roguelite

Players have a limited number of turns to explore the dungeon as they battle foes and acquire items to choose their path.

Attack, defend, and use magic with your deck of magic cards during battle. Trigger special effects such as Magic Chains that boost damage by ordering the cards correctly.

Acquire new cards to make the deck stronger using rewards and treasure earned from battle. Gain experience to become stronger and face even stronger foes.Choose from 5 Fairy Tail Guildmembers, Each with Their Own Fighting Style!

Choose between Natsu, Lucy, Gray, Erza, and Wendy. Go for balanced offense and defense with Natsu, show off the special effects of Celestial Spirit magic with Lucy, or use the strategic and colorful Molding magic of Gray. Fighting style and abilities are different for each of the five characters. Discover the strategies that suit each character and advance by dominating in battle.

Progress the story to form a party of 3 to take on the Labyrinth Depths. Each character’s special abilities will synergize differently with different parties, adding even more depth and enjoyment to the battle system.

FAIRY TAIL: Beach Volleyball Havoc to be Released on Steam on September 16, 2024

Genre: Magic Beach Volleyball BattlePlayers: 1-4

Steam Store page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2116680/

FAIRY TAIL: Beach Volleyball Havoc is a no-holds-barred chaotic magic beach volleyball action game which can be played alone or with up to 4 people locally or via Steam Remote Play Together. Though the controls are easy to learn, these fierce 2-on-2 matches will have you on the edge of your seat!Magic no-holds-barred beach volleyball is in season!

32 magic-using FAIRY TAIL characters are hitting the beach to light up the court with their chaotic magic! The team that scores a point will have their magic enchanted, increasing their available magic attacks. As the game progresses, the match will become more and more chaotic. Utilize 100 different types of magic! Attack with intensely chaotic hits, and turn the beach into a vortex of mayhem and laughter.

Play alone or with up to 4 people using Steam Remote Play Together

FAIRY TAIL: Beach Volleyball Havoc offers local multiplayer with controllers. In addition, teams can battle online using Steam Remote Play Together. Play together at a friend’s house or online with far-away friends, and enjoy chaotic, no-holds-barred beach volleyball with family and friends!FAIRY TAIL: Beach Volleyball Havoc Commemorative Art Contest – Open Now!

To commemorate the announcement of FAIRY TAIL: Beach Volleyball Havoc, we are hosting a “FAIRY TAIL at the Beach” art contest! Artists who are interested in submitting art featuring the ocean, beaches, and characters in beach attire are encouraged to enter! 30 winners will be chosen. Of those winners, selected pieces will be featured in-game!

For more information about the contest, visit the ILLUST DAYS website: https://daysneo.com/award/fairytailbeachvolleyball.html

FAIRY TAIL: Birth of Magic (provisional title) in development

FAIRY TAIL: Birth of Magic (provisional title) is a magic fighting game with the concept of “creating” unique original magic and magic showdowns. It is currently in active development, and details will be published as they are known.

A free update is out now on Steam and GOG

[Warsaw, Poland] – Retrovibe, the indie game publisher known for its captivating retro-inspired titles, and solo developer Apptivus are excited to announce the release of Impaler Gold, the most significant update yet to the fast-paced, minimalistic arena shooter, Impaler. This free update introduces new features and enhancements that will challenge and engage players like never before.

Since its release last year, Impaler has received ten substantial updates, adding new stages, enemies, weapons, upgrades, and other quality-of-life enhancements. Now, Impaler Gold brings a brand-new mode to the game completely free.

Introducing Collectathon: In this new mode, players must complete 16 time-based stages in the shortest time possible. Navigate an ever-changing battlefield, utilizing height to gain an edge over adversaries. This mode offers a fresh and exciting challenge for both new and returning players.

Impaler Gold is a movement-focused shooter where players shoot, impale, and stomp demons into red mist. By leveraging verticality and the hazardous environment, players are rewarded for skillful navigation and strategic play. The rogue-lite elements and dynamic arenas ensure each run is unique and replayable, providing endless hours of intense action.

Impaler Gold is out now on Steam and GOG. Players who already own Impaler will receive the update for free. 

About Apptivus

Apptivus is an indie product company that creates toys and video games – mostly for fun.

About Retrovibe

Retrovibe is a publisher that aims to unlock next levels of fun by delivering new indie games with a retro heart. It was established in 2021 by a group of experienced games industry professionals.

Paradox Interactive and Dead Good Comics reveal a unique prequel to Roads to Power, the forthcoming Major Expansion for Crusader Kings III 

MONTRÉAL, Canada – August 5th, 2024 – Dead Good Comics and Paradox Interactive are delighted to announce their collaboration on Crusader Kings III: Many Roads to Power, the official comic book tie-in prequel to Roads to Power, the forthcoming Major Expansion for Crusader Kings III. 
 
Based on Paradox Interactive’s award-winning strategy/role-playing experience about high politics and relationship building in a dynamic medieval world, Crusader Kings III: Many Roads to Power mini comic will be available digitally, for free, from the Crusader Kings III website and Steam game page from August 22, 2024.
 
Many Roads to Power charts the rise of Basil I, “the Macedonian”, who served as Emperor of the Byzantine Empire between 867 and 886 AD, and who will also be available as a playable character in the Roads to Power Major Expansion when it is released on September 24, 2024. 
 
With artwork by Simone Ragazzoni (Dune: House Corrino, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners) and Ellie Wright (Disney Villains: Cruella de Vil, Survival Street), and based on a story by Stu Taylor (Octobriana and the Underground, Warhammer Monthly), Many Roads to Power charts the rise of Basil I, “the Macedonian”, who served as Emperor of the Byzantine Empire between 867 and 886 AD. 
 
Basil I will also be available as a playable character in the Roads to Power Major Expansion when it is released on September 24, 2024. 
 
Crusader Kings III: Many Roads to Power features a stunning cover from Vincenzo Riccardi (Something is Killing the Children, Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives!). 
 
Francesca Passoni, Product Marketing Manager, Paradox Interactive, said:
“Crusader Kings III is known to be a Grand Strategy Game set in the Middle Ages, but one could say that – at its heart – this is a game about people and their stories. We are always looking for different ways to bring the games’ characters to life and we’re happy to have found in Stu and Dead Good Comics the perfect partner to do so. I’m thrilled to see our fans’ reaction to this mini-comic and glad to share the rich universe of Crusader Kings III with readers worldwide.”
 
Stu Taylor, Publisher, Dead Good Comics, said:
“It was a real honour that Paradox Interactive trusted us with this very special tale set in its renowned Crusader Kings universe. We hope that readers find the story of Basil I as intriguing as the team did during the production of this mini-comic.”    
 
Crusader Kings III: Many Roads to Power comic book will be available from the Crusader Kings III website and Steam game page from August 22, 2024.
 
Crusader Kings III: Roads to Power will be available on 24 September 2024 as part of Crusader Kings III: Chapter III – which includes the Core Expansion Legends of the Dead, the Major Expansion Roads to Power and the Event Pack Wandering Nobles.

About Paradox Interactive

Paradox Interactive is one of the premier developers and publishers of strategy and management games for PC and consoles. The players are located all over the world but some of the biggest markets are North America, Western Europe and Asia.
The game portfolio consists of popular franchises such as Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, Cities: Skylines, Prison Architect, the Surviving games, Age of Wonders and Victoria. Paradox Interactive also owns the World of Darkness brand catalog.
For more information, please visit http://www.paradoxinteractive.com 

About Dead Good Comics

Formed in 2021, Dead Good Comics is a publishing house for high quality original and licensed comic books, and home of the iconic counter culture adventure series Octobriana and the Underground. Part of C’est Mortel Media Inc. / Dead Good Media Inc., Dead Good Comics is based in Montréal, Canada, and Hitchin, UK.
www.ReadDGC.com

New Action-Strategy Free-to-Play Multiplayer Title is Out Now in Early Access on Steam and Epic Games Store

ZAGREB, CROATIA – August 5, 2024 – GD Entertainment today announced their new asynchronous action-strategy multiplayer game, Strike Protocol, is out now for Early Access on Steam and Epic Games Store.  

Engage in an immersive multiplayer adventure that blends base management and exciting raids. In Strike Protocol, players choose to be Infiltrator or Commander, where the former raids bases constructed by the latter. 

Strike Protocol is available now via Early Access as a free-to-play game on Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Watch the new Strike Protocol Early Access launch trailer below: 

Strike Protocol Features:

• Infiltrator Mode – Undertake missions to breach enemy bases, navigate traps, defeat enemies, and earn valuable rewards.
• Commander Mode – Build and defend your base with intricate layouts, traps, and defending bots to challenge infiltrators.
• Customization – Equip your character with weapons such as rifles, SMGs, shotguns, and miniguns, each with unique attacks and special abilities.
• Rewards – Earn weapons, gear, and Credits through successful infiltrations, defenses, daily quests, weekly quests, and special events.

ABOUT STRIKE PROTOCOL

Get ready to explore the fascinating world of Strike Protocol. This groundbreaking multiplayer adventure seamlessly blends managing player-constructed bases in an open sandbox environment with the thrill of raiding other player-made bases. In this gripping experience, players go beyond just playing – they conquer, taking on the roles of skilled Infiltrators or strategic Commanders. Whether you are building challenging bases or embarking on daring missions to dominate the creations of other players, get ready for an epic gaming journey.

For more information on Strike Protocol, please visit https://strike-protocol.com/ or join the Discord. Follow the game on Facebook  and X 

ABOUT GD ENTERTAINMENT

GD Entertainment is a game development studio located in Zagreb, Croatia. Established in 2018, GD Entertainment boasts a team of experienced and new developers with a shared passion for creating engaging and competitive games that challenge the status quo. For more information, please visit: www.gd-entertainment.hr

Today Deck13 Spotlight is pleased to announce that the ambitious city builder Highrise City just received its second DLC, Vacation Season which is out now on Steam and Good Old Games, price point $9.99.

A Vacation DLC which deserves its name!

The new Vacation Season DLC offers tons of new content, starting with a whole new economy branch to satisfy a new group of citizens: Demanding tourists who will visit your city to spend their hard earned money on products exclusively designed for them.

Build tourist spots and attractions, open up hotels and set up complex tourist lines with public transport to entertain your visitors. With seven new resources and 17 new buildings and all new mechanics this expansion indeed deserves the name DLC.

But that’s not all!

With the release of the DLC, the Highrise City base game has received a major free content update, introducing new resources and buildings as well. Players are now able to build massive exhibition halls to satisfy the needs of companies and they are also able to create mowing tools as certain developments, such as parks, will need this new service.

Highrise City: Vacation Season is available now on PC Steam and Good Old Games. To celebrate the release of the DLC, Highrise City also received a major free content update. Starting later today, Highrise City will also be featured in a Daily Deal on Steam with 50% off.

About Deck13 Spotlight

Deck13 Interactive is one of Germany’s leading developers. Based in Frankfurt, the passionate team develops award-winning, large-scale productions for consoles and PC. With Deck13 Spotlight the team has also established a publishing service that helps independent developers bring their projects to wider audiences.

Part of its strategy to forge a global network of studios, with a focus on emerging markets.

Bucharest, August 5th 2024 – Amber, a video game development agency headquartered in Bucharest with offices worldwide, has announced the acquisition of Colombian game studio Madbricks. This acquisition marks the vanguard of Amber’s new initiative to foster a collaborative approach to co-development, as it seeks to expand its global workforce by integrating external studios.

Based in Bogotá, Colombia, Madbricks specializes in co-development and full development across multiple genres and platforms over the past ten years. During that time, it has grown to roughly 40 staffers, and has successfully shipped games on every major platform from mobile to PC and console, solidifying its position as a leading studio in the emerging gaming landscape of Colombia and South America.

The acquisition builds on the two parties’ successful collaboration, as Amber and Madbricks have worked together in the past on various projects with great results.

“We were impressed by the dedication and professionalism of the Madbricks team during our past collaboration, so this acquisition is a natural next step in our relationship. Emerging markets are part of our DNA, and Madbricks will solidify our presence in the South American games industry landscape” said Mihai Pohonțu, CEO of Amber.

“For Madbricks, becoming part of Amber means bigger projects and the opportunity to learn from a developed organization like Amber,” said Miguel Benavides, CEO at Madbricks. “We pride ourselves on our ability to generate a fast-paced high production value pipeline, and we believe that joining Amber, with its vast, global resources, will tighten our efficiency even further and allow us to fully realize our vision for the company and local industry.”

About Amber

Founded in 2013 in Bucharest, Amber is a game development agency structured as a network of studios with different specializations, offering a wide range of video game development solutions, including complete product delivery, co-development, platform conversion, live operations, and support services. Amber currently employs more than 850 staff and, through its partners, maintains a global talent network of 3,400+ specialists.

Amber has worked or continues to work with the most popular gaming companies: Amazon, King, Big Fish Games, Disney, N3twork, Rovio, Warner Media, and That Game Company. Amber has developed games such as Tetris Beat, Super Spy Ryan, Formula E: High Voltage, PositronX, and Link Twin, and has contributed to developing successful titles such as Sky: Children of Light, Nascar Heat 5, Secret Neighbor, Wild Things and others.

Amber is headquartered in Bucharest and has offices in Botoșani, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Guadalajara, Bogotá, Montreal, Manila, and Kyiv.

Website Amber: https://amberstudio.com/

About Madbricks

Madbricks stands as one of Colombia’s longest-standing studios, boasting a seasoned executive staff with decades of combined experience in the industry. With a track record of creating games for Voodoo, ByteDance, and Maximum Games, Madbricks has earned a reputation for delivering top-tier gaming experiences that resonate with audiences worldwide.

Their titles have sold hundreds of thousands of units across various platforms, showcasing their versatility and proficiency in game development. From console to PC and mobile, Madbricks has successfully shipped games on every major platform, solidifying its position as a leading force in the global gaming landscape.

Committed to innovation and excellence, Madbricks continues to shape the future of interactive entertainment, pushing creative boundaries and embracing new technologies to deliver unforgettable gaming experiences. ​

Website Madbricks: https://madbricks.co/ ​

Relive all nine Star Wars films in LEGO form, survive an overnight in Freddy Fazbear’s Mega Pizzaplex and journey through a destroyed kingdom with August’s PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup. From Tuesday 6 August*, all PlayStation Plus members** can add LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga, Five Nights at Freddy’s Security Breach and Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights to their game libraries. 

Let’s take a closer look at each game. 

LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga | PS4, PS5

Play through all nine Star Wars saga films in a brand-new LEGO video game unlike any other. Experience fun-filled adventures, whimsical humour, and the freedom to fully immerse yourself in the LEGO Star Wars galaxy. Want to play as a Jedi? A Sith? Rebel, bounty hunter, or droid? LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga features hundreds of playable characters from throughout the galaxy. Whether on land or in space, a variety of vehicles are yours to command. Jump to lightspeed in the Millennium Falcon, fly the T-47 Airspeeder and battle TIE fighters in Resistance X-wings… it’s the ultimate LEGO Star Wars experience.

Five Nights at Freddy’s Security Breach | PS4, PS5

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach is the latest installment of the family-friendly horror games from Steel Wool Games. Play as Gregory, a young boy trapped overnight in Freddy Fazbear’s Mega Pizzaplex. With the help of Freddy Fazbear himself, Gregory must survive the near-unstoppable hunt of reimagined Five Nights at Freddy’s characters – as well as new, horrific threats.

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights | PS4

Unravel the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom in this dark fantasy 2D action RPG. Journey through the sprawling and hauntingly beautiful Land’s End, traversing a submerged forest, a sealed-off contaminated underground cavern, and a grand castle. Formidable bosses await that will gladly claim your life given even the slightest chance. Defeat these powerful foes and release them from their unending curse to recruit them as allies. Overcome the challenges before you and search for the truth with powerful knights at your side. 

Last chance to download July’s games

*PlayStation Plus members have until Tuesday, 6 August to add Borderlands 3, NHL 24 and Among Us to their game libraries.

*All three games will be available to PlayStation Plus members on August 6 until September 2. 
**PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue lineup may differ in certain regions. Please check the PlayStation Store on launch day for your region’s lineup.

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

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