The free-to-play combat racer game is set to enter Early Access for a limited time. Fun, explosion and mayhem. Get ready to race!

SYDNEY AUSTRALIA, 19 JULY 2024: Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks, the free-to-play multiplayer combat racer, is set to enter Early Access on August 6 for its first season. It´s time to rev your engines and unleash the Speedwaaagh!

Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks will enter Early Access for a limited time as the development team prepares for the full launch later this year, marking the start of Season 1.

Fans can catch a glimpse of the high-speed mayhem with the release of a brand-new trailer today, showcasing the game’s unique blend of racing and combat elements, wrapped in the unmistakable charm of Ork kultur.

Watch the latest trailer below:

In the 41st Millennium, a kult of speed-obsessed Orks have emerged to mob together in chaotic Speedwaaagh!’s

These ‘Speed Freeks’ are addicted to battle-racing with the fastest, shootiest, pulse-pounding, brain-rattling, combination of dakka and recklessness, bringing their supercharged mob of buggies and tanks into the fray!  Hell-bent on gunning down their rivals and trashing everything in their path, these Orks blaze through battle attempting to prove themselves as “da fastest and meanest Orks in all da galaxy”.

Explosive Mayhem and high-speed brutality

Experience a grand sense of spectacle and mayhem on the battlefield with a supercharged mob of authentically Orky vehicles that go smashing, dashing, flying and drifting. Snazzy visuals and explosive chaos await, powered by Unreal Engine 5.

Choose between game modes that are uniquely chaotic and full of iconic Warhammer 40,000 brutality. In Deff Rally, 16 players race to capture points and fight to control them in succession before a sprint to the finish. Kill Konvoy features teams racing alongside formidable Stompas, battling and bombing their enemy to help ensure their Stompa reaches the finish line first.

To join the Early Access on Steam, users will need to set up or log into a PROS, an online services account for upcoming games from PLAION, Saber Interactive, Deep Silver, and more.  PROS accounts offer additional in-game rewards, extended stats, community benefits and other features.  You can find out more about PROS here https://prismray.io/.

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About GAMES WORKSHOP

Games Workshop Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer Age of Sigmar and Warhammer 40,000 games, miniature soldiers, novels and model kits through more than 540 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop or Warhammer), its own web store, and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including its publishing division ‘Black Library’ and its special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com.

Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2024. Speed Freeks, the Speed Freeks logo, GW, Games Workshop, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, 40,000, the ‘Aquila’ Double-headed Eagle logo, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world, and used under licence. All rights reserved to their respective owners.

About Caged Element

Caged Element is a passionate and independent game development studio that specializes in intense vehicular combat titles.  With their previous title GRIP, they unleashed a flurry of speed and chaos upon the gaming world, and are excited to extend that experience through SPEED FREEKS. 

About PLAION 

PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, fifteen regional publishing offices, three game publishing labels including Deep Silver, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe. Founded three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences. PLAION is an Embracer Group company.

Sydney, Australia, (July 19, 2024) – With a rundown of competitions combining speed and skills, the latest Monster Jam™ Showdown trailer released by Milestone and Feld Motor Sports.™ presents plenty of options for players to prove themselves.

Watch the Monster Jam™ Showdown Challenge trailer below

A variety of game modes will allow fans to tear up the dirt and push their favourite 12,000-pound Monster Jam™ trucks to the limit, both in single-player and split-screen. Just like true Monster Jam drivers, players will compete in stadiums inspired by real-life venues, experiencing official Freestyle contests with a limited time to accumulate as many points as possible and Head-to-Head races on track layouts formed inside the stadiums. Stadiums will also host Best Trick,which arespecialevents that require performing specific stunts shown on screen. This is only one of the original game modes designed by Milestone to add an extra layer of challenge. Monster Jam Showdown™ will also take the battle to the American wilderness with Circuit Racing and Figure 8, two no-holds-barred racing game modes. Featuring huge jumps to land over opponents, strategic shortcuts, drifting, and destructible objects to power up the boost, these races will offer lots of creative opportunities to triumph over a crowded field of rivals.

Moreover, Extreme Freestyle and Extreme Head-to-Head are offline-only events taking place in the untamed nature of Alaska, Colorado, and Death Valley to pose a true challenge for those who want to prove themselves. The first one will allow players to interact with bigger ramps, obstacles, and themed destructible objects to learn the most insane manoeuvres and become true stunt masters, whereas the latter will grant thrilling one-on-one races in knock-out tournaments held in the wild arenas to grant longer and spectacular matches. Players will also get to play Horde mode, both online and offline, where the “runners” will have to escape the “seekers” until the time is up.

Competition in Monster Jam Showdown™ knows no limits, especially online where the Survivor* and Treasure Hunting game modes will enable even more boundless challenges, including cross-platform**. In Survivor, only the last truck standing will be declared the winner, as victory will be achieved by crashing against and destroying opponents. Treasure Hunting will offer high-octane team matches, where the team collecting the most treasures will win. To streamline the process of joining a match, all online game modes will be organized into playlists, some featuring a single category of events and others mixing various game modes. With these, the package of 10 different game modes is complete.

Leaderboards and the Garage will put players’ achievements under the spotlight. All online matches will contribute to the overall global ranking, and separate boards dedicated to specific offline events will also be available. In the Garage, players will find their in-game stats, and, most importantly, be able to take a break and observe their truck collection.

Monster Jam Showdown™ will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, and PC as of August 29, 2024,with Early Access*** available from August 26, 2024.

*Survivor game mode will be available post-launch            
**Cross-play not available on Nintendo Switch versions     
***Early Access not available for Switch Asia and PC Steam

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About Milestone

Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest-established racing game developers in the world. The 290+ people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™, MXGP, Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, and the acclaimed Hot Wheels Unleashed™, as well as its own IPs RIDE and Gravel. For more information, please visit https://milestone.it/

About Feld Motor Sports

Feld Motor Sports, Inc.™ is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting specialized arena and stadium-based motorsports entertainment. Properties include Monster Jam™, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the SuperMotocross World Championship. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a subsidiary of Feld Entertainment, Inc. Visit monsterjam.com, SupercrossLIVE.com, and feldentertainment.com for more information.

About Monster Jam

Unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable, Monster Jam™ features world-class athletes competing for championships on perfectly engineered dirt tracks that push these ever-evolving, state-of-the-art trucks to the limit. Beyond the 350 global live events each year, the Monster Jam brand extends off the track into the home through products, content, and merchandise that keeps the fun alive year-round.  For more information, visit MonsterJam.com.

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online fans invited to experience the original world of bubble tea with the Gong cha x FINAL FANTASY XIV Online collaboration – Brewing happiness for gamers across the globe: Gong cha and FINAL FANTASY XIV release rare mount, available when purchasing three special drinks in-store

• Bubble tea and gaming fans can now taste a range of themed drinks inspired by FINAL FANTASY XIV, including the Fat Cat Purrfect Latte, Fat Chocobo’s Flying Smoothie and Cactuar Latte
• The special drinks will be available in selected Gong cha shops for six weeks from July 18^th 2024 August 28th 2024
• Customers who purchase three drinks in a FINAL FANTASY XIV cup are able to unlock a special in-game mount for FINAL FANTASY XIV.

Global tea experts, Gong cha, and critically acclaimed MMORPG, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online are uniting bubble tea and gaming fans, inviting them to experience a special-themed FINAL FANTASY XIV drink menu for a limited time. 

Gaming fans who visit Gong cha stores throughout the six-week collaboration and purchase any three drinks can unlock a special in-game mount for FINAL FANTASY XIV – the Porxie King. The Gong cha x FINAL FANTASY XIV collaboration marks the first time the mount will be available in the North America, European and Oceania regions, providing players a chance to get their hands on this special in-game item during the collaboration period.

Warriors of Light can expect to see some of their favourite characters come to life in flavour form, while tea lovers will be sure to enjoy the three unique blends of freshly made, handcrafted brews created by the global tea masters at Gong cha to celebrate the game and its recent expansion.

Bini Ryu, Global Brand Manager of Gong cha said: ‘Gong cha and FINAL FANTASY XIV  have a shared passion for authentic, and original, experiences that playfully inspire. And for all inspired visitors, the chance to obtain the Porxie King mount with this collaboration will excitingly allow them to expand their in-store experience into the world of FINAL FANTASY XIV . The FINAL FANTASY XIV  collaboration items celebrate some of the game’s well-known characters so whether you’re a fan of Gong cha, the fastest growing tea franchise in the world, or you’re one of FINAL FANTASY XIV ’s 30 million players, this collaboration is sure to brew happiness for hearts, minds and taste buds across the globe with the three new special drinks.’

The FINAL FANTASY XIV Team at Square Enix said: We’re delighted to unveil our collaborative efforts between FINAL FANTASY XIV and Gong cha, through three specially crafted teas inspired by some of the many adorable and recognisable characters in FFXIV. Our shared passion for cultivating unforgettable community experiences aims to connect gamers and tea enthusiasts by bringing a taste of Eorzea to the real world. This will be the first time we’ve made the Porxie King mount available in North America and European regions, and we can’t wait to see all our Warriors of Light taking flight in-game and enjoying the specially themed menu items from Gong cha.”

Go deeper into Unknown 9: Awakening with eight minutes of gameplay narrated by Christophe Rossignol, Creative Director at Reflector Entertainment.

Christophe goes over the exploration and different combat playstyles, from the most discreet to the most destructive, making use of the stepping mechanic, where Haroona takes control of her enemies and places them in tactical positions to gain advantage in battle.

The video also showcases some locations Haroona will travel to such as the Mauritanian desert or the deep jungle of India, and demonstrates a few early game skills unlocked during a player’s playthrough, giving a new taste of this globetrotting adventure.

In Unknown 9: Awakening, the player controls Haroona, a young woman gifted with a unique connection to the Fold, a mysterious dimension overlapping our own. She will learn to channel its power into the world and embark on a journey across the world to protect this knowledge from falling into the wrong hands.

Unknown 9: Awakening will launch this fall 2024 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam.

For more information on Unknown 9: Awakening and other products from Bandai Namco Europe please visit https://www.bandainamcoent.eu, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok. Join the conversation on X.

Take command in the real-time strategy game’s second story missions for both the Global Defense Forces and Tempest Dynasty campaigns

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – July 18, 2024 –Today Saber Interactive and 3D Realms are excited to release a new Steam demo for the upcoming real-time strategy game Tempest Rising as part of TactiCon, the digital strategy convention. Storm the battlefield and experience the second missions for Tempest Rising’s two epic single-player campaigns. Discover new units and features from the game’s asymmetrical factions while getting a fresh taste of its explosive action and story!

In the Global Defense Forces mission “The Hornets’ Nest,” you’ll take control of the local battalion to bring down a major Tempest Dynasty operation in Iceland while experimenting with the Riot Van, Engineer, and Beacon Support Power. On the other side of the war, in the Tempest Dynasty mission “The Informant,” you’ll wage an all-out battle to wrest a captured base and captive operative away from the enemy, all while learning about the Boar tank, Technician minelaying, and the Dynasty Power Plant’s Distribution Mode ability. The demo also introduces Doctrines and Combat Loadout – a new system that lets players customize their army between missions to better suit how they want to approach the challenges ahead.

The Tempest Rising demo will be available on Steam for the duration of TactiCon, ending on July 22.

About Tempest Rising

Tempest Rising seamlessly merges the classic action of real-time strategy (RTS) games from the ‘90s and 2000s with modern production and performance standards. Encounter a battle-scarred 1997 in an alternate timeline where the Cuban Missile Crisis went nuclear. In the fallout from the war, a strange red electrical vine known as Tempest started spreading across the planet and changed the course of history.

Tempest Rising gives players full command as they build up their bases, lead armies into battle, and execute bold strategies to emerge victorious. Experience the story of two different factions across two campaigns with deep and rewarding gameplay that keeps the focus on strategy and skill, with built-in customization options that let players approach the game their own way in both single-player and multiplayer.

Key Features:

• Classic RTS base-building with fast, fluid, hard-hitting combat and tons of customization
• Command two asymmetrical factions, each featuring unique harvesting models, resource systems, and distinct rosters of units for drastically different playstyles
• Two epic single-player campaigns with between-mission cutscenes to drive the story
• Skirmish and multiplayer modes, including matchmaking with Glicko-2 rating

To keep up with the latest development updates, follow Tempest Rising on Twitter and Discord.

About 3D Realms

Redefining AAA – Action, Attitude, Adrenaline, 3D Realms has rocked the world for almost 30 years by publishing unforgettable, iconic games like Duke Nukem, Terminal Velocity, Shadow Warrior, Death Rally, Max Payne, and more recently Ghostrunner, Ion Fury, Cultic, Tempest Rising, Phantom Fury and RIPOUT.

Led by industry veterans, 3D Realms is a proud member of Saber Interactive, with a mission of publishing games for grownups. Unapologetic and uncompromising, we’re not afraid of being who we are and being damn good at it – for everyone’s benefit. For more information, visit 3drealms.com.

About Saber Interactive

Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 13 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, World War Z, SnowRunner, and Expeditions: A MudRunner Game. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.

Your tutor is a 3000-year-old vampire: take a seat on his couch and just relax… be yourself

Berlin, Germany — July 18, 2024 | What do the undead have to worry about? How do they deal with the challenges of immortality? And what would a 3,000-year-old vampire do if not live atop a gothic nightclub in Europe? Well, these questions and many more are about to be answered in Vampire Therapist!

Created by and starring Cyrus Nemati (Dionysus in Hades), he is joined by voice actors Matt Mercer (Critical Role), Sarah Grayson (Hades 2), Francesca Meaux (Hades) and newcomer Kylie Clark, to bring these eccentric vampires to life. 

Launching today on Steam and GoG, players will step into the boots of Sam, a cowboy from the Old West who is looking to change his murderous ways and connect with what’s left of his soul. Looking for answers in his immortality, Sam travels to Europe and is taken under the (bat)wing of reformed assassin, warrior and undead heartthrob Andromachos.

Together, they help blood-sucking immortals realise that just because they’re dead, it doesn’t mean they can’t live. All of the techniques discussed and used in Vampire Therapist have been created in consultation with licensed therapists to give the game an authentic message.

Inspired by the likes of What We Do in the Shadows and Horrible Histories, Vampire Therapist merges this comedic style with deep, introspective subject matters and heartfelt characters and real-life historical personalities.  

Lovingly crafted by solo developer Cyrus Nemati, Vampire Therapist promises to take players on a unique journey through the psychology of vampirism that will leave them changed forever!

About Little Bat Games

Little Bat Games is an indie games studio funded in partnership with Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg. Helmed by Cyrus Nemati, Little Bat Games aims to create titles with rich stories, engaging characters and innovative mechanics that will resonate with players long after they have finished playing. This is all underpinned by a dedication to sustainable studio practices.

The third entry in Fulqrum Publishing and Jujubee’s grand strategy franchise is on its way to PC

Prague, Czech Republic – July 18, 2024  – In this election cycle, it’s time to put the power in YOUR hands. And to help in your political aspirations, Fulqrum Publishing and developer Jujubee are delighted to unveil Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond, the third entry to their popular grand strategy franchise, which will be making its way to PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG later this year. The announcement was made as part of TactiCon 2024, a digital convention celebrating strategy video games, taking place from July 18-22. To join the convention, and browse other announcements, dev talks and discounts, please click here.

Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond – Announcement Trailer

Do you trust politicians? No matter – Realpolitiks 3 will put you in power. Prove your political brilliance in a grand strategy like no other: pick any contemporary country, set up your government and navigate the pitfalls of domestic and international politics. A glorious destiny awaits – the domination of not just the Earth, but the whole Solar system!

To achieve this ultimate goal, you will have to carefully consider a myriad of decisions, starting with the choice of a country you wish to lead. Taking control of any contemporary nation in order to fulfill your ambitions: from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe and everything in between. 

You will also need to select your optimal form of government, build your cabinet of ministers, improve your character’s skills – all while leading your country’s efforts in economic development, research, diplomacy, espionage or war. Will you lead your people to the stars, or to their ultimate doom?

About Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond – Become the politician you’ve always wanted to be!

• You have absolute freedom in your choices, but each decision brings consequences
• As your country evolves, so must your character by improving your stats and abilities. Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond brings your personal relationship with your character to the forefront!

It’s lonely at the top… But not quite!

• You are no doubt the leader and public face of your country, but for the first time in the Realpolitiks franchise you get to hand-pick your cabinet of government officials. Foster your relationships with their political parties as well, ignore their requests and tasks at your peril!
• Pick from 9 available political systems, from monarchy to republic, based on your personal philosophy, or even overthrow the establishment based on purely pragmatic decisions – Viva la revolucion!

The world is your playground!

• Utilize extensive diplomatic options – become a part of established international blocs like the EU, NATO or BRICS and influence them from within, or start your own coalition and shape it in your own image; take on a leadership role or simply reap the rewards of membership
• The choice is always yours – join one or even multiple different blocs, or opt to be an isolationist country
• Invest into other countries and help them develop or leverage your position and strongarm them into puppet states

The sky is NOT the limit!

• Don’t limit your ambitions – expand your sphere of influence beyond Earth itself, and impose your politics on any other planet in our solar system. Will you be content colonizing the Moon, will you conquer Mars, or extend your reach as far as Neptune?

Violence is never the answer… Or is it always?

• Improve military technologies, build up your armies and make sure they are led by competent generals and officers
• Master the art of war and show your strategic genius utilizing the new system of Frontlines, making armed conflict much more dynamic and engaging than ever before
• Bring the fight to other celestial bodies, whether to secure your extra-terrestrial colonies, or conquer your rivals on the final frontier

A few small steps for a game, one giant leap for a franchise

• Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond brings various additions and changes impossible to deliver in the previous installments
• New technology powering the World Map allows not only visual improvements, but also solid optimization, and support for various screen aspect ratios
• Reworked combat systems for using airplanes and ships
• New dynamic building system – no need to limit yourself anymore when developing each province

For more information, visit the official Fulqrum Publishing website or follow them on social media.

About Fulqrum Publishing

Fulqrum Publishing is a global games publisher with a diverse portfolio of titles, including in-house and independent productions. Fulqrum Publishing released over a hundred games, including the critically acclaimed titles like Men of War, King’s Bounty, Space Rangers, Fell Seal, Forgive me Father and many others.

About Jujubee

Jujubee is the game development studio behind such titles as “FLASHOUT 3D”, “Suspect in Sight”, “Realpolitiks”, “KURSK” and “Deep Diving Simulator”. The studio was founded by former members of CD Projekt RED, Traveller’s Tales and Infinite Dreams and its goal is to create great looking and addictively fun games for all main gaming platforms – including consoles, iOS, Android, Mac, and PC. The company is publicly listed on New Connect (market organized and operated by the Warsaw Stock Exchange).

DLC remains free for the foreseeable future, because why the hell not!? Buy Now On Steam!

CALABASAS, Calif. – June 18th, 2024 – Leading video game publisher 505 Games, and developer INGAME STUDIOS proudly announce that the DLC they’ve been giving away for free, is… going to remain free for the foreseeable future! Reason? Do they need one? Of course not, but the community is thriving, reviewers and content creators are loving it, the game is unrecognisable from this time last year, Update 10 has just launched with a brand new bank heist… so why the hell not? Let the good times roll!

As a reminder, people who purchase the game, get the Tactical Weapon Pack (4 new weapons to up your strategy), the Heavy Hitters Pack (6 new weapons that pack a punch), Dragon’s Gold Cup Expansion (new plotline and missions that follow the notorious Dollar Dragon), and the Cagnali’s Order Expansion – with new missions, new enemy, and a new plotline. Crime Boss is available on Steam, EPIC Game Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S and X. 

• £15.99/$19.99/€19.99 price point. 
• All DLC will remain free to keep forever, including the new Update 10 bank heist.
• Extensive improvements and updates, with 10 Updates over 12 months.
• All the Chuck Norris.

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About 505 Games

505 Games, a Digital Bros’ subsidiary, is a global publisher focused on offering a broad selection of video games for players of all ages and skill levels. The company publishes and distributes premium and free-to-play games on console and PC platforms as well as mobile devices. Publishing highlights include DEATH STRANDING (PC), Control, Assetto Corsa Competizione, Ghostrunner, Gems of War, Journey to the Savage Planet, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. 505 Games has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, China and Japan.