The genre-defining adventure will launch on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC in glorious high-definition

‘Paris in the fall. The last months of the year, at the end of the millennium. The city holds many memories for me: of cafés, of music, of love… and of death.’

York, UK – Friday, 16th August 2024 – Revolution Software is excited to announce that gamers, both original fans and new players, can look forward to exploring the Parisian streets in search of adventure this fall, with the developer confirming Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged will launch on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC on Thursday, 19th September 2024.

A substantial enhancement of one of the most popular adventures of all time, Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged was revealed to much fanfare back at Gamescom 2023 in Köln. Standing as a completely revitalised and ‘reforged’ version of George and Nico’s original globe-trotting adventure, players will be taken from the atmospheric avenues of the French capital to the mystery-laden mountains of Syria, the sun-soaked coastline of Spain and a whole host of stunning locations in between.

The backgrounds have been repainted from the line art originally drawn by Don Blooth layout artists, the sprites have been reanimated and the audio has been enhanced to bring new levels of fidelity to the speech and the legendary soundtrack composed by the late great Barrington Pheloung.

Redefining adventure gameplay for the modern era, a new ‘story mode’ will dynamically balance narrative and gameplay progression to offer a stunning gameplay experience for a whole new generation of adventure fans to enjoy.

“Point and click offers a simple interface from which captivating, challenging gameplay emerges,” says Charles Cecil, founder and CEO of Revolution Software. “But the user experience has remained unchanged since the ‘90s when Broken Sword redefined the genre. Our research suggested that gamers now prefer a more contemporary experience. Broken Sword has a hugely passionate fan base, which runs over three generations. With these graphic and user experience enhancements,  we look forward to hearing from fans once the game crosses over, once again, to a fourth generation who love narrative-driven games.”

The news comes months after Revolution raised more than £600,000, more than twelve times its original £50,000 goal, for a physical Collector’s Edition version of Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged.

Known for combining scripts laced with sharp wit and logical but challenging puzzles, Broken Sword is a celebrated franchise within the adventure genre, having first released on PC and PlayStation back in 1996. The original release became an instant classic, having sold half a million copies on PlayStation alone, and was voted one of the best PlayStation games ever by Official PlayStation Magazine readers. A re-released Director’s Cut of the original game went on to enjoy similar success 15 years later, amassing over 5 million downloads.

Broken Sword remains one of the genre’s most acclaimed series, featuring in top adventure game lists to this day.

In Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged, you will:

• Step out onto the streets of Paris as American tourist George Stobbart finds himself embroiled in a mysterious journey of intrigue and jeopardy.
• Enjoy a globe-spanning adventure, exploring exotic locations, solving ancient mysteries, and thwarting a dark conspiracy to reveal the secret truths of the Knights Templar.
• Voyage through the game’s iconic locations illustrated in beautiful 4K (on supported formats) on PC and contemporary consoles for the first time ever.
• Listen to enhanced audio as Revolution delivers the finest, most stunning version of George and Nico’s original adventure to date.
• Switch between the original 1996 version of the game and the new reforged visuals at the click of a button.
• Play the game the way that you want to – choose between a ‘traditional mode’ for people who enjoy adventures the way they used to be, and a ‘story mode’ for those who want subtle hints to ensure they never get frustrated

Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged will launch digitally on PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC (Windows, macOS and Linux) on Thursday, 19th September 2024.

About Revolution Software:

Founded in 1990, Revolution is a world-leading developer/publisher of narrative-driven adventure video games with titles such as the Broken Sword series, Beneath a Steel Sky and numerous major licenses. The company is a pioneer of digital self-publishing.  Having achieved sales of over $100 million and been played by over 10 million players, Revolution’s Broken Sword series is one of the world’s best-loved adventure series. In 2011, Broken Sword: Director’s Cut went to #1 on the Apple App Store in every major European territory and achieved 5 million downloads, with ‘Broken Sword’ becoming one of the world’s top 10 most tweeted keywords. The game still has a Metacritic rating of 91% (iPhone). Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse, which was successfully crowdfunded in 2012, built on this rich heritage.

Fall in love with the idyllic countryside life 

Manchester, United Kingdom – August 16, 2024 | After the successful PC launch, developer RainyGames is now debuting their charming farming game SunnySide on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S! From cosy cave card-based combat, heartwarming romance, and modern farming techniques, SunnySide has it all.

Players might not be prolific farmers – yet – but with over a hundred different crops and neighbours who are always eager to assist, farming will feel like second nature in no time! This modern spin on the traditional farming sim offers more than just shovels and watering cans, as players also have access to a plethora of modern appliances to streamline their farm.

Time flies when getting settled in, decorating a new home, and shopping for the latest goods, but there is always time for romance! Maybe love can bloom while planting crops, browsing the stalls, or even over a shared dinner. 

And just as players can customise their character to perfectly represent their vision, the residents of SunnySide have their own personal preferences, so only time will tell if love will blossom too.

If the thrills of the heart are not sufficient, players can also attempt to uncover what lies beneath the idyllic surface of SunnySide. The caves are filled with mysteries, and only the bravest farmers would dare to uncover them. 

In SunnySide, even the biggest city dwellers will turn into gardening aficionados. So take a leap of faith, move to the idyllic Japanese countryside and create your dream farm supported by the lovely SunnySide locals.

Inspired by the Persona games and Harvest Moon, SunnySide is the perfect summer game for fans of Animal Crossing and Boyfriend Dungeon who are looking to start a new adventure! 

Check it out now on Playstation, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X. Following on from today’s launch, physical versions are also out now for PlayStation 5, available at all good retailers, including Signature Edition Games!

About Maximum Entertainment 

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

About RainyGames

RainyGames is an international indie gaming studio based in the US and UK. With a studio mission to challenge conventional genre norms and create innovative, inclusive video games, RainyGames aims to foster diversity and community through empathetic fiction, self-expression, and harmony. Led by Siavash (Rainy) Shahlaei and Sydney Stockdale, RainyGames always strives to maintain a transparent and honest company that puts the players ahead of profits while always making a point to speak out for those with smaller or quieter voices. At RainyGames, video games are more than just a fun pastime or hobby, but rather are beautiful pieces of art that can and will heavily impact the lives of all those who interact with them. For this reason, every project at RainyGames will always come from the heart.

Steal from the rich, fight tycoons and reclaim the city block by block in low-life simulation inspired by GTA, Bully & The Simpsons: Hit & Run

Edinburgh, Scotland – August 16th, 2024 – Firestoke and Usual Suspects are excited to announce that their off-the-wall, third-person open world simulation, It’s Only Money, will be exiting Early Access for a full release on Steam on October 14th and that a new demo to try it out is available now! Inspired by the likes of GTA, Bully and The Simpsons: Hit & Run, It’s Only Money sees you take on the role of an Undercity resident, cast down by the newly elected evil mayor into the sewers and subways. Your goal is to venture to the surface, along, or with up to three other players via online co-op, to steal, fight, destroy and, ultimately, take down the corporations owned by the Mayor’s corrupt cohorts.

The new demo, dubbed It’s Only Money: Minimum Wage Edition, offers around 45-60 minutes of gameplay, including the whole tutorial to introduce you to the game’s key mechanics and 15 minutes of free play once the tutorial is completed. Throughout your 15 minutes of playing, you’ll be offered up random odd jobs that aim to funnel you into experiencing one of the many things Rockhaven has to offer. For each job, you’ll be rewarded with cash that you can spend on clothes, weapons, car mods and more, but most importantly, you’ll be graded at the end of the 15 minutes based on how much money you make. Based on your grade, you’ll unlock some sweet stuff in the full version of It’s Only Money if you decide to check it out! We encourage you to play through the demo as many times as you like, engage with a bunch of random jobs to experience the various systems and features within the game, or just ignore them in general and go for a cruise. 

Win back the city block by block as you buy houses, businesses, clothes, cars and whatever else your materialistic heart desires as you become the low-life living the high life. Pickpocket the rich, lockpick and hotwire cars, get in fights with the local police department while wearing a hot dog costume – everything is possible in Rockhaven, a city that serves as your playground.

Already enjoying rave reviews on Steam during its Early Access phase, It’s Only Money has steadily been adding a host of new features. There are new side Hustles like Metro Dungeon, a rougelite combat experience and WTF3K, a drone racing challenges, epic ‘Takeover’ missions, improved combat systems and much more. Experience all this and more for yourself when It’s Only Money releases on October 14th.  

Remember that you don’t have to do it alone! Join with up to 3 other friends (or randoms) to steal together, fight together, complete missions together or just hang out in a club and gamble. If you’re feeling competitive, why not engage in various PvP minigames, such as Prop Hunt, where you disguise yourself as couches, fence posts, garbage cans or whatever you can find in the street. Think of it as hide and seek for your inner shapeshifter!

“We’re really excited to release It’s Only Money on October 14th and to release the demo now to allow people to visit Rockhaven and see what it has to offer,” said Aaron Alexander, Co-Founder of Usual Suspects. “There’s a wealth of chaotic possibilities in the game and we’re confident that once people play with some of those in the Minimum Wage Edition demo, they will want to come back for more!”

About Usual Suspects

Usual Suspects was founded in 2020 by Aaron Alexander & Jayde Cohen. They had no ambition to run a real company, but very quickly found investment and other opportunities after they had quickly developed an open world prototype in Unreal Engine. Being mature and wise businessmen, they decided the best thing to spend their money on was hiring multiple friends full time to help flesh out the project into a real game. Against all conventional wisdom and sensible business practices, somehow It’s Only Money was successfully developed and released to the world. Despite an admittedly “rough” exterior, the developers at Usual Suspects have a combined 35 years of experience in the games industry, shipping titles from the indie level all the way up to AAA at various studios.

About Firestoke

Firestoke’s vision is to connect a growing global audience of players with the games they love. They are driven by creative inspiration, but informed by data, enabling them to bring players the best indie games from the brightest development talent. They love games that bring people together, that can be shared with friends and family and which spark joy!
Collectively, they have contributed to numerous global hits including some of the industry’s biggest and most loved brands. Their extensive experience in video game development, technology and publishing enables them to offer collaborative partnerships that make a difference.

Master dynamic combat, unlock powerful techniques, and survive relentless street battles in this action-packed roguelite

August 16th, 2024 – Get ready to channel the spirit of classic ’80s action movies as Karate Survivor enters its open playtest phase on Steam. Developed by Alawar, this thrilling roguelite challenges you to become a martial arts legend, fighting through waves of relentless enemies in fast-paced, intense street battles. 

In Karate Survivor, you step into the shoes of a martial arts master, using your fists, feet, and anything you can find in your environment to survive. Whether it’s a plastic flamingo, a mop handle, or even a child’s toy hammer, you’ll turn everyday objects into deadly weapons as you face off against waves of foes. The game’s dynamic combat system allows you to create unique combinations of up to six different attacks, tailored to your fighting style. With each battle, you’ll unlock new techniques and skills, enhancing your abilities and pushing you closer to mastering the art of combat.

But the fight isn’t just about brute strength — your environment is your greatest ally. Use your surroundings to outsmart your enemies: push objects, collapse scaffolding, or slam them with a microwave door. Every location presents its own unique challenges and items for combat, culminating in epic boss battles that will test your skills to the limit.

Karate Survivor isn’t just about survival — it’s about progression. As you collect experience, you’ll unlock and master new permanent techniques and skills, making each playthrough more rewarding. From diverse locations to powerful bosses, each run offers new opportunities for discovery and mastery, ensuring that no two battles are ever the same.

Now’s your chance to unleash your inner martial artist and test your skills in the Karate Survivor open playtest. Wishlist the game on Steam and join the official Discord server to connect with fellow fighters and stay updated on all the latest news.

Are you ready to become the ultimate martial arts legend?

How to Join the Playtest:

1. Visit the Karate Survivor Steam page.
2. Click “Request Access” to join the open playtest.
3. Play the game.
4. Leave feedback via the survey in the game. 

Please remember that this is an early version of the game, so you may encounter bugs or issues. Your feedback is crucial in helping us refine the experience and make it as thrilling as possible.

Alawar is an international developer, distributor and publisher of video games for PC, Mac, iOS, Android, PlayStation, Xbox, social networks and other platforms. The company’s games have sold over 200,000,000 copies and are known in more than 100 countries around the world.

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Thursday, 15 August 2024, Cambridge, UK. Jagex is thrilled to reveal a roadmap of new content coming to RuneScape throughout 2024 and 2025, providing players with a variety of story, skilling, boss content and more, all revealed for the first time in the latest ‘RuneScape Ahead’ video.

Following on from the roadmap reveal earlier this year, RuneScape Ahead delves deeper into what is planned for the iconic MMORPG for the rest of the year and even lifts the lid on plans for the first half of 2025. Players can expect to see 110 skilling updates, new combat bosses, new storylines as well as the first reveal of the highly requested new area expansion.

Watch RuneScape Ahead here: 

RuneScape Ahead 2024-25 – Key Highlights:

• Group Ironman – This highly-requested mode comes to RuneScape later this year, allowing up to five friends to start a new RuneScape adventure without XP bonuses or the ability to benefit from players outside your group. With communal features like Group Storage, and additional cosmetics, including new Milestone Capes that upgrade as your group progresses, Group Ironman is a punishing new mode that will put players’ RuneScape skills to the test. 
• New Skilling Boss: The Gate of Elidinis – Coming this autumn, face the latest Skilling Boss solo or as a group as you venture to the top of the Sanctum of Rebirth to discover a mysterious new shrine dedicated to the absent goddess Elidinis. Uncover the entrance to her shrine as part of this thrilling next story quest, with a range of active mechanics to master alongside some powerful new skilling rewards. 
• New Story Quests – Embark on even more adventures across Gielinor with additional Story Quests coming to RuneScape throughout 2024 and 2025, starting with a new story quest this winter that sees the return of classic storylines. Due to popular demand, players will be returning to the Desert for some unfinished business with Amascut as some familiar faces await you in the sweltering heat. 
• New Boss Encounter – Once players have resolved their unfinished business in the Desert Finale quests, players will be going toe-to-toe with Amascut, the Devourer, in a brand-new end-game boss encounter.
• 110 Skilling Updates – Take your skills to the next level with the 110 Woodcutting & Fletching update later this year, featuring a new skill tree and new weapons to unlock, followed by 110 RuneCrafting and 110 Crafting in 2025.
• Seasonal Events – Seasonal Events return later this year with ‘Harvest Hollow’ to celebrate the spooky season, complete with a brand-new quest, seasonal activities and bone-chilling rewards, followed by the ‘Christmas Village’ making its return at the end of the year. As the festivities begin, the Christmas Village will be expanding with a new quest, seasonal activities, and a bunch of Christmas rewards to get your hands on.
• New Area Expansion – The world of Gielinor is expanding, with a new area expansion on the horizon for late 2025. The team are keeping all the details under wraps for now, but players can expect more information on this as plans progress. 
• And More – In between the main content updates, look out for brand new player-requested features including a series of new combat achievements, a fourth Necromancy conjure ability, plus a new Slayer Monster.

In addition to the RuneScape Ahead video, players can get further details on all the planned updates, including a very special sneak peek at the new Area Expansion in a special livestream taking place later today, August 16th at 16:00 BST on the RuneScape Twitch channel or by joining in on the conversation on the RuneScape Discord.

RuneScape is available now on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android, complete with cross-platform progression and play on PC and mobile. 

About RuneScape   

Celebrating more than twenty years of adventures and acclaimed by PC Gamer as “one of the most endearing and unique MMOs available”, RuneScape is an ever-expanding, community-driven game that’s bursting with activity and life. Today RuneScape is one of the world’s longest-running online games, with over 300 million player accounts. 

Set in a medieval fantasy land, players embark on epic journeys through a vast sandbox world that’s full of gods, warring races, unexplored dungeons, and glittering riches. Propelled by the game’s narrative, choose your own path through enthralling quests, and progress through 29 diverse skills to shape a single character in a classless world. RuneScape is available across PC, iOS and Android devices.

Become the hero you were born to be at www.runescape.com.   

About Jagex   

A leader in creating deep and engaging forever games that empower our communities across PC, mobile and consoles. Jagex’s flagship MMORPG, RuneScape, has welcomed over 300 million player accounts to its world and is a $1billion + lifetime revenue franchise. Today the RuneScape franchise exists beyond live operations; our titles are forever games that connect and inspire millions of players, with content and experiences both inside and outside of inexhaustible game worlds. Both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on PC and mobile, offer ever-evolving, highly active worlds and our community-focussed development ethos empowers players to have a real say in how each game is shaped.

In 2022, Jagex expanded with the acquisitions of PipeWorks and Gamepires, bringing its expertise in building forever games to SCUM, a multi-million selling open-world survival title in Steam Early Access & other unannounced titles. Jagex employs more than 600 people globally, and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom. 

Long-Standing Independent Publisher Opens North Beach Games Prague, Led by Survival Crafting and Game Design Luminaries 

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. and Prague — Aug. 16, 2024. Independent publisher and industry leader in the survival crafting genre, North Beach Games today announced the formation of a new development studio, North Beach Games Prague. Founded in 2018, North Beach Games was built on the vision of bringing innovative games to market through a unique hybrid approach to publishing and partnerships. Now, the company will leverage decades of collective experience handling some of gaming’s biggest licensed IP and its proven track record of success releasing top survival crafting games to evolve into a multi-faceted business that not only publishes games on PC and consoles, but also develops them internally through its global footprint. 

North Beach Games Prague is based in Prague, capital city of the Czech Republic, and is led by Chief Technology Officer and acclaimed survival crafting game designer, Sam Edwards (Beam Team Games, creator of Stranded Deep), and General Manager, Tomáš Pšenička (Keen Software House, creator of Space Engineers). The core development team will operate primarily on-site at the new studio facility, while also supporting some staff working remotely from around the globe. 

The initial focus for the studio will be to create and support new games within the survival crafting space, a genre that the collective global team has forged with the release of genre-defining games such as Stranded Deep, 7 Days to Die and The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™. North Beach Games now reunites with Sam Edwards, co-creator of the multi-million unit-selling survival crafting hit, Stranded Deep, to develop the long awaited sequel – Stranded Deep 2. 

“We’re super excited to be kicking off the development of Stranded Deep 2 with our new development team, North Beach Games Prague,” said Sam Edwards, Creative Director and Chief Technology Officer of North Beach Games. “Tomáš and his talented team will be a great partner to build out the studio as we look to the future of the franchise and explore new horizons.”

Stranded Deep 2

With the launch of its new Prague studio, North Beach Games takes direct control of its future, levelling up its capabilities and creativity in an environment where the company can take risks on new ideas with a passionate, highly skilled team. From publisher, to developer, and now global studio, it is the company’s mission to reimagine the way games are made and played through empowering the world’s best independent developers with the support and resources they need to create and successfully launch games worldwide. 

“We couldn’t be more excited to bring Sam and Tomáš into the North Beach Games fold, heading up our new Prague development studio,” said John Miller, CEO of North Beach Games. “We’ve worked with both of them for years as partners, so to all be on the same team is a great feeling and will allow us to do even more exciting work together in the survival crafting space. After all of the volatility in the market and industry for the past year, the time feels right to start this next chapter of our business, carving our own path towards a positive future for our company.”

North Beach Games will continue to support and expand its publishing efforts, building upon relationships with platform, development and licensing partners, exploring new opportunities to collaborate with creatives in the survival crafting space to bring innovative products to market in the future. Currently, the company is working with developer Free Range Games and licensing partner, Middle-earth Enterprises to release The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™, the only survival crafting video game set in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth™, the iconic fantasy world created by J.R.R. Tolkien, on PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S on Aug. 27 worldwide.  

Additional information about Stranded Deep 2 will be made available in the future. To learn more, visit the game’s teaser website. 

About North Beach Games:

North Beach Games is a global independent game company that publishes PC and console games with a focus on the survival crafting and role-playing categories. Its mission is to partner with and empower the world’s best independent developers and studios. Headquartered in San Rafael, CA, North Beach Games is comprised of industry veterans with a wide range of experience in publishing, marketing and game development. The company opened a new internal development studio in 2024 in Prague, to expand its global footprint as a premier expert of survival crafting and RPG experiences. Most recently, North Beach Games has published The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ with developer Free Range Games and licensing partner, Middle-earth Enterprises for PC via the Epic Games Store and the PlayStation®5 computer entertainment system in 2023, with versions for PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S console systems scheduled to release in August 2024. 

© 2024 North Beach Games and associated logos and names are trademarks of North Beach Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Kollection Now Available for Pre-Order 

Warner Bros. Games have released a new Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns gameplay trailer spotlighting Cyrax, one of six upcoming playable characters coming to Mortal Kombat 1, which has sold more than 4 million units worldwide to date. The trailer features an in-depth look at Cyrax’s abilities and moveset, along with story elements that provide insight into her unique role within the reimagined Mortal Kombat 1 Universe.  

In Fire God Liu Kang’s New Era, Cyrax is a young Lin Kuei warrior from the Zaki clan whose prodigious skills earned her an invitation to serve directly under Sektor. She seized the opportunity with her trademark vigor, but while her skills impressed, her independent streak created rifts between her and her mentor. It has become clear that Cyrax remains untamed and will serve the Lin Kuei on her terms, or not at all. Cyrax’s high-octane moveset is on full display in the new trailer, including her ability to leverage cybernetic technology to perform impressive aerial attacks and evasive maneuvers, complemented by her utilization of energy nets to pin down opponents, explosives to extend combos, and sawblades for devastating strikes. 

The new video also teases Cyrax’s Animality, the brutal finishing move allowing her to morph into a hornet to annihilate her defeated opponents. The fan favourite Animalities will be available as a free content update for all Mortal Kombat 1 owners in conjunction with the Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns release on Sept. 24. 

Additionally, new players can join the fight with the Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Kollection, available now for pre-order on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch. Pre-ordering this edition grants immediate access to the Mortal Kombat 1 main game, previous Kombat Pack, and 1,250 Dragon Krystals (in-game currency), plus access to the Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Expansion at launch on Sept. 24.  

• View and share the Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns – Official Cyrax Gameplay Trailer:  https://youtu.be/1cGWOy-ssLM

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Expansion 

Players who own Mortal Kombat 1 can pre-order the Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Expansion on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch. The expansion features the next phase in the game’s genre-defining narrative centered around peace and anarchy with all-new cinematic Story mode chapters, along with the addition of Kombat Pack 2 including six playable characters – Cyrax, Sektor, and Noob Saibot (available at launch on Sept. 24), and guest fighters, Ghostface (Scream franchise), T-1000 (Terminator 2: Judgement Day), and Conan the Barbarian (post-launch release timing to be announced at a later date). 

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Bundle 

Players who own Mortal Kombat 1 can also pre-order the Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Bundle, which includes immediate access to the previous Kombat Pack on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch. The Kombat Pack features six characters (Omni-Man, Quan Chi, Peacemaker, Ermac, Homelander, and Takeda Takahashi), five Kameo Fighters (Tremor, Khameleon, Janet Cage, Mavado, and Ferra), and the Jean-Claude Van Damme character skin for Johnny Cage. 

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Kollection 

New players can pre-order the Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Kollection on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch, including immediate access to the Mortal Kombat 1 main game, previous Kombat Pack, and 1,250 Dragon Krystals (in-game currency), along with the Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Expansion (available on Sept. 24). 

All pre-orders will receive four new character skins, including Wedding Scorpion, Empress Mileena, and klassic Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 versions of Sub-Zero and Noob Saibot, when the Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Expansion launches on Sept. 24. 

Mortal Kombat 1 is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). To learn more about Mortal Kombat 1, please visit MortalKombat.com or join the community conversation on Instagram (@MortalKombat), TikTok (@MortalKombat), Twitter/X (@MortalKombat), Twitch (NetherRealm), YouTube (Mortal Kombat), Facebook (MortalKombat), Discord (MortalKombat), or Reddit (MortalKombat). 

About Warner Bros. Games 

Warner Bros. Games is a part of Global Streaming and Games for Warner Bros. Discovery and a premier worldwide publisher, developer and licensor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based game titles.

About NetherRealm Studios 

NetherRealm Studios is a leader in the development of interactive entertainment, and the creator of the billion-dollar Mortal Kombat franchise. Mortal Kombat has spawned two theatrical films, multiple television series, and has sold more than 80 million games to date. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the award-winning NetherRealm team has been working and creating games together since 1992.

About Sony Pictures Consumer Products  

Sony Pictures Consumer Products (SPCP) is the licensing and merchandising division of Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group and Sony Pictures Television for Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services, and technologies. Sony Pictures Television operates dozens of wholly-owned or joint-venture production companies around the world. SPE’s Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, Sony Pictures International Productions, and Sony Pictures Classics.  

Mortal Kombat 1 Software © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Developed by NetherRealm. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Mortal Kombat, the dragon logo, NetherRealm Studios, NetherRealm logo and all related characters and elements are trademarks of © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WARNER BROS. GAMES LOGO, WB SHIELD: ™ & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s24). PEACEMAKER and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s24). THE BOYS™ © 2024 Sony Pictures Television Inc. and Amazon Content Services LLC. All rights reserved. Based on the animated series Invincible by Amazon Content Services LLC and the comic book Invincible by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley.  INVINCIBLE and any related images are registered or otherwise protected trademarks of Robert Kirkman, LLC. Used with permission. All Rights Reserved. SKYBOUND, SKYBOUND GAMES and any related logos are registered or otherwise protected trademarks of Skybound, LLC. Used with permission. All Rights Reserved. 

Embark on a legendary dark fantasy adventure, mix tech and monsters for thrilling hunts, build a community of woodland worshippers, compete in two-wheeled races and more with August’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue lineup! The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Wild Hearts, Cult of the Lamb, Ride 5 and more titles are playable from August 20 for PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe members*. We’re also announcing new classics – including the legendary TimeSplitters series – and PS VR2 game offerings coming to PlayStation Plus Deluxe. Let’s take a closer look at each of the new game announcements. 

PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe | Game Catalogue

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | PS4, PS5

You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world. The PS5 version of the game has been enhanced with numerous visual and technical improvements, including vastly improved level of detail, faster loading times, a range of community created and newly developed mods for the game, real-time ray tracing, 3D audio support, and more. 

Wild Hearts Standard Edition | PS5

Wild Hearts is a unique twist on the hunting genre where technology gives you a fighting chance against fearsome beasts infused with the ferocious power of nature itself. Take on these creatures alone or hunt with friends in seamless co-op. Developed by Omega Force, the Japanese studio behind the Dynasty Warriors franchise and in partnership with EA Originals, Wild Hearts takes you on an epic adventure set in a fantasy world inspired by feudal Japan.

Cult of the Lamb | PS4, PS5

Australian-made Cult of the Lamb casts players in the role of a possessed lamb saved from annihilation by an ominous stranger who must repay their debt by building a loyal following in his name. Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland worshippers and spread your Word to become the one true cult. Explore a sprawling, randomly generated world, fight off hordes of enemies and defeat rival cult leaders in order to absorb their power and assert your cult’s dominance.

Ride 5 | PS5

Rev up your engine and get ready to hit the track with RIDE 5. An adrenaline-filled gaming experience that is so authentic it will make you feel like you’re truly racing at break-neck speed. Find your favorite bikes and check out new ones in the ultimate motorcycle game! Race on over 35 tracks and collect more than 200 bikes from world-renowned manufacturers, each element is designed to feel like you’re riding a real bike.

Watch Dogs 2* | PS4

Play as Marcus Holloway, a brilliant young hacker living in the birthplace of the tech revolution, the San Francisco Bay Area. Team up with Dedsec, a notorious group of hackers, to execute the biggest hack in history take down ctOS 2.0, an invasive operating system being used by criminal masterminds to monitor and manipulate citizens on a massive scale.

*PlayStation Plus re-release.

Sword Art Online: Last Recollection | PS4, PS5

The culmination of the Sword Art Online game series, Last Recollection features the largest roster of SAO playable characters and sub scenarios! Based on Sword Art Online’s War of Underworld anime arc, a new story unfolds with tough challenges that await our beloved hero, Kirito, and his new friends. Players will unmask the Dark Knight and find out if Kirito and the crew will survive the relentless battling against the forces of the Dark Territory.

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker* | PS4

The Naruto franchise is back with a brand new experience in Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker. This new game lets gamers battle as a team of 4 to compete against other teams online! Graphically, Shinobi Striker is also built from the ground up in a completely new graphic style. Lead your team and fight online to see who the best ninjas are!

*PlayStation Plus re-release.

Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris | PS4

Set in Underworld, an expansive world introduced in the Sword Art Online anime, Kirito sets out on adventure in the series’ latest RPG. Enjoy seamless, action-packed real-time battles using a combination of sword skills, sacred arts, and your favorite SAO characters. 

Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet | PS4

Experience an original story where you are the protagonist in the world of Gun Gale Online. Create your own avatar and explore devastated lands while experiencing exciting third person shooting in this action RPG. Encounter enemies and run into new and familiar faces from the Sword Art Online series. Journey through a world of guns where after a chance encounter you’ll gain the help of a very rare AI, ArFA-Sys.

Sword Art Online: Hollow Realisation | PS4

2026, Sword Art: Origin, a new VRMMORPG has emerged. Kirito meets a mysterious NPC and receives a cryptic message. This game, though familiar to him, is not the same as the one he escaped years ago. Sword Art Online: Hollow Realisation features a massive expansive world, multiplayer mode to enjoy the game with three other players online, and embodies its MMORPG origins thanks to its MMORPG-like interface, 16-character teams and fierce raid Boss battles.

PlayStation Deluxe | PS VR2 & Classics

Vacation Simulator** | PS VR2

The year is 2060. Following record enrollment in the Job Simulator, robots set out to uncover what else humans did besides ‘job’. After years of balancing buoyancy levels, cataloguing campfire chronicles, and securing ski slope safety protocols, their research led to the creation of a rough approximation of ‘not jobbing’: the Vacation Simulator. The latest VR sensation from the creators of platinum hit Job Simulator! Welcome to the Vacation Simulator: a rough approximation of vacation inspired by real human NOT JOBBING. Reallocate your bandwidth and get ready to splash, s’more, snowball, and selfie your way to optimal relaxation. 

**PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue version includes the PS VR2 and PS VR versions of the game. 

TimeSplitters | PS4, PS5

TimeSplitters is a renowned PS2 first-person shooter series that plunges players into an epic battle against the malevolent TimeSplitters, a race dwelling outside of time and space. The game features a rich 18 level single-player campaign, taking players through pivotal historical moments, from ancient civilisations to futuristic landscapes, battling the TimeSplitters to alter history’s course. The game also includes an exhilarating local multiplayer mode for up to four players. 

TimeSplitters 2 | PS4, PS5

This PS2 sequel expands on every front, offering faster-paced action, richer storytelling, and diverse graphical styles across nine thrilling time-traveling adventures. From the lawless Wild West to the neon-lit streets of Neo Tokyo, each era boasts its own atmosphere and challenges. Choose from over 100 characters, including original favorites, historical figures, and new personalities bursting with charm. Immerse yourself in a captivating single-player and local cooperative story mode, and enjoy 2-4 player split-screen action. Engage in frantic battles across dynamic maps and game modes, whether cooperating in missions or competing in intense deathmatches. 

TimeSplitters: Future Perfect | PS4, PS5

Play as Sergeant Cortez, embarking on a time-bending journey across past, present, and future to thwart the sinister TimeSplitters in this PS2 sequel of the acclaimed series. Explore diverse environments from ancient temples to futuristic cities, each with unique challenges and visual splendour. Local multiplayer shines with cooperative and competitive modes, offering classic deathmatches, objective-based challenges, and innovative gameplay that tests strategy and reflexes. 

Sword Art Online: Lost Song | PS4

Journey into the world of ALfheim Online for the very first time! Join Kirito as he ventures online to explore Svart Alfheim, a brand-new area of ALfheim Online, the floating world comprised of continents led by The Floating City of Ryne. This PS3 title’s original storyline includes new and returning characters and exclusive environments in the ultimate Virtual Reality universe! Sword Art Online: Lost Song features all-new Aerial Battles and plenty of customisation features. Link Start into the Sword Art Online world and join your favourite dual-wielding player, Kirito, on the greatest adventure yet!

For full information on this month’s line up visit the PlayStation Blog. 

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Become the GOAT, measured against WNBA greats of the past and present including the 2024 Rookie class

2K today revealed new features and improvements debuting across The W in NBA® 2K25 on PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players can eclipse WNBA Legends and clash with rising stars in NBA 2K25, becoming the GOAT of The W against past and present greats. New updates include changes to The W Online including an all-new Mentorship feature and now available in The W, players can partake in press conferences, where players will be asked questions based on their performance levels in-game after a competition.

“This WNBA season has been electric, showcasing incredible talent, especially from the dynamic rookies making their mark to the legends. We wanted NBA 2K25 to reflect this action-packed season and show how The W is about chasing the win,” said Felicia Steenhouse, Senior Producer at Visual Concepts. “This year, we’ve deepened the immersion and opportunities for players to leave their mark in the WNBA, as we’ve worked with the league to scan more WNBA players making it as true-to-life as possible. We even re-worked our engine to ensure smaller details, such as eyelashes and an increased library of hairstyles, would be properly represented.”

The W returns with an array of features and improvements this year, all to become the GOAT, including:

• Pursuit of Greatness: Players vie to climb the all-time ranks in the new Pursuit of Greatness story as they build a legacy to eclipse the best players in WNBA history and attempt career-defining moments throughout the journey. As the overarching narrative of their first season, players will be dropped into the captivating 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year race as they compete against players like Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark and Kamilla Cardoso. As players bolster their resume with on-court accomplishments like championships and awards, their progress will be visualised on detailed graphs that illustrate where they are in their career, and how they stack up against the next player on the GOAT list that they’re chasing.
• Press Conferences: For the first time, press conferences are coming to The W allowing players to shape the narrative of their career and the league as a whole. Press conferences will happen after key moments and games like breaking a record, winning an award like Rookie of the Year or crossing a career milestone. When competing against someone on the GOAT list, like NBA 2K25 cover athlete A’ja Wilson, the questions asked could vary depending on a player’s performance, be it good or bad.
• The W Online. The W Online has moved to a stunning new outdoor court in a forest grove, and players can join 3v3 multiplayer games amidst a gorgeous backdrop of redwood trees. Additionally, Weekly Community Goals are back in NBA 2K25 and require a collective effort from all players to accomplish them. These goals now track new stats, like the number of excellent green shot releases and teammate grades. 
• Game Changers Mentorship: The W Online in NBA 2K25 builds on the Game Changer status—earned by contributing to the weekly Community Goals—with a new feature called Mentorship. On top of special rewards like Player Boosts for MyPLAYER and teammates, players have the chance to take on another contender, who is not yet a Game Changer, under their wing as a mentee. Players who help guide their mentees to complete challenges will receive a boost to their Community Goal contributions.

For full details check out the Courtside Report and Developer Diary. (see below)

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.

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).

Los Santos Dance Floors Come Alive with Nightclub Bonuses – Plus, Claim the Vysser Neo by Completing The Gangbanger Robbery, Get 3X Rewards on a New Community Series, and More

When the lights go down in Los Santos, the After Hours economy comes alive. Night owls flock to dance floors to shed the days’ stresses while the city’s impresarios partake in dubious extracurricular activities.

Keep the party going as a Nightclub owner and receive GTA$ and RP bonuses, along with additional rewards for your efforts through August 21.

Nightclub Bonuses

Bartenders are working overtime as cocktail price margins prove extra fruitful with 2X GTA$ Nightclub Daily Income. Beyond the dance floor, a more illicit operation takes place raking in off-the-books profits.

While your staff makes the most of 2X Nightclub Warehouse Goods Production Speed, pull up your iFruit and call Yohan to Request Nightclub Goods and he’ll give you the lowdown on incoming cargo shipments and deliveries you can intercept for 2X GTA$, RP, and Goods through August 21.

If you have yet to enter the Los Santos party scene as the proprietor of your very own Nightclub, this week might be the time to invest — Nightclub Properties and their Upgrades and Modifications are all 30% off.

Bag the Black SC Ornate Tee

Show off your party-ready status by completing three Nightclub Management Missions to receive the Black SC Ornate Tee and GTA$100,000 for fulfilling the Weekly Challenge.

3X GTA$ and RP on Community Series

The Community Series offers a peek inside the imaginative minds of our community’s standout creators. Whether it’s an all-out melee in a scooter-centered King of the Hill or a neon-lit Deathmatch, these creations demonstrate innovative ways to use the Rockstar Creator and are rewarding 3X GTA$ and RP through August 21.

It Looks Like A Big… by Shfishp

Fight to maintain your composure in this arena and try not to get shafted as you ride your Tahoma Coupe to a satisfying finish.

Gran Prix Sachs Center by TommF1

A looping speedway set above the industrial landscapes of downtown Los Santos. Master technical turns so you don’t go flying on tricky loops and cross overs.

Double Chance by GTFarrell20

Free-for-all King of the Hill where the objective is to capture scooters stacked on shipping crates and drive for as long as you can to earn points. Opponents will do anything they can to knock you off and rack up driving time for themselves.

@ssj__MONTE-DONICO!!!!!!! by dvgo_ssj

Group up to survive in this Team Deathmatch hosted in a small circular arena covered in hills where only a few destroyed buses provide cover. With nowhere to hide and everything to win, the stakes have never been higher.

– 24 HR PHANTOM RACING – by ElusiveCaesar

Embrace chaos in this Phantom Truck Stunt Race that features highways, bridges, and speed boosts leading to an adrenaline-packed sprint to the finish.

[Yo] Downriver Mu+hér£#¢r by Yooo11

Traverse land and water to showcase your all-terrain skills in this Blazer Aqua Stunt Race, while avoiding the boat docks that line the mouth of the Los Santos River.

Neon Nights – Paranoia by DlSBY_

Try not to get too claustrophobic in this Team Deathmatch where close quarters and low ceilings set the stage for the ensuing battle. Watch your back and keep moving to survive.

Claim the Vysser Neo in The Gangbanger Robbery

Jamal needs your help saving King Tiny from the LSPD. Slink your way into the Mission Row precinct, execute a swift escape, and steal the Vysser Neo (Sports) as the cherry on top to complete The Gangbanger Robbery, and this week you’ll be able to claim the stolen ride as your own.

Other Salvage Yard Robbery Targets: Annis ZR350 (Sports) | Willard Eudora (Muscle)

Series and Mode Rotations

Starting next week, we will begin rotating certain Series and Modes in and out to improve matchmaking and make space for new GTA Online Modes. One of our first swaps will replace Assault on Cayo Perico with an exciting new multi-stage Adversary Mode.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom

Simeon’s latest selection of vehicles inside the Premium Deluxe Motorsport showroom for your viewing pleasure include:

• Dundreary Landstalker XL (SUV)
• Grotti Stinger (Sports Classic)
• Canis Seminole Frontier (SUV)
• Albany Alpha (Sports)
• Western Wolfsbane (Motorcycle)

Luxury Autos Showroom and More…

Peek into the windows of the Luxury Autos showroom to view the Canis Castigator (SUV) and Vapid Dominator FX (Muscle).

Between its ‘70s aesthetic and its all-electric engine, the Penaud La Coureuse (Sports) was already primed for an identity crisis. Since Hao’s elevated it as his Premium Test Ride of the week, it’s become an absolute basket case with performance that won’t quit and sky-high suspension to match.

Place Top 3 in the LS Car Meet Series for three days in a row to walk away the owner of a Pegassi Tempesta (Super). Head to the Test Track inside the LS Car Meet to try out a trio of Test Rides — all decked out in limited-time liveries:

• Karin Kuruma (Sports) – Yogarishima Camo livery
• Karin Previon (Coupe) – Ragga Rum Drifting livery
• Emperor Vectre (Sports) – Xero 29 livery

Visit The Diamond Casino & Resort to spin the Lucky Wheel and see if you hit this week’s grand prize: the Declasse Walton L35 (Off-Road), a classic pickup truck that’s no bark and all bite.

DISCOUNTS

• Nightclub Properties – 30% off
• Nightclub Upgrades and Modifications – 30% off
• Truffade Thrax (Super) – 30% off
• Vapid Festival Bus (Service) – 30% off

Gun Van Inventory and Discounts

Combat Shotgun (40% off for GTA+ Members) | Sweeper Shotgun (40% off) | Heavy Sniper | Advanced Rifle | Assault Rifle | Crowbar | Sticky Bombs | Grenades | Proximity Mines | Armor

GTA+ 

August is the last month for GTA+ members to get an additional GTA$1,000,000 automatically deposited alongside the standard GTA$500,000 into their Maze Bank account. Members can also claim the following through September 4:  

• Free Benefactor Vorschlaghammer (Sedan)
• Free Drift Tuning Upgrade for the Vorschlaghammer at the LS Car Meet
• Bonuses on Nightclub Management and Casino Story Missions
• Cobalt Jackal Racing Jacket and Pants, and The Diamond Jackpot Tee 

All this, along with access to a rotating selection of classic Rockstar Games titles, and much more. Visit the GTA+ website for more information.