Embark on an adorable adventure in a world of magical stickers

Madrid, Spain – August 2, 2024. Meridiem is pleased to announce the release of the  boxed physical edition of A Tiny Sticker Tale, an adventure and puzzle video game with a unique visual style that mimics the appearance of a sticker book. 

Developed and digitally published by Ogre Pixel, the physical edition of A Tiny Sticker Tale will be available from October 10, 2024, in specialist stores across Europe for Nintendo Switch. 

Meridiem will be responsible for the design and manufacturing of the physical Magic Book Edition of A Tiny Sticker Tale for Nintendo Switch. This special edition includes an art book and a set of stickers.

A Tiny Sticker Tale is an adorable and cozy adventure where you can change the world with the power of stickers. In this game, you can turn anything around you into stickers and use your creativity to place them in different locations, solving puzzles and helping your new friends. In this beautiful little adventure, you will step into the boots of Flynn the donkey to venture across Figori Island, discovering and solving challenges with the help of a very special sticker book. 

Watch the Trailer Here 

Features: 

• Unique gameplay: Use your creativity to solve puzzles by picking up and placing stickers in different locations. 
• Environment modification: Change your surroundings by placing stickers. Customization: Decorate and personalize your island any way you wish! 
• Attractive art style: Figori Island is the perfect place to relax after a long day of adventures. Exploration and discovery: 
• Discover and explore a fascinating island full of adventures and mysteries.
• The physical release of A Tiny Sticker Tale Magic Book Edition will launch on October 10, 2024 for Nintendo Switch across European specialist stores. 

For more information visit www.meridiem-games.com 

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About Meridiem

We are Meridiem, a video game publisher and distributor passionate about its culture, which we preserve and pass on. We do this by fostering talent through investment in independent projects with potential, bringing back classic titles, promising indies, and AAA games while continuing to support the physical format.

Early Tip-Off Announced Making NBA 2K25 Available to Play from September 4 for Players on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC who Pre-order Before Worldwide Launch on September 6

New Gen NBA 2K25, Powered by ProPLAY™, on Full Display in First Gameplay Trailer

Today, 2K announced new gameplay enhancements and features bringing authentic on-court action to NBA 2K25 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. ProPLAY™, 2K’s groundbreaking technology that translates authentic movements from actual NBA footage into immersive gameplay, continues to evolve and expand in NBA 2K25 with an increased animation library that delivers 2K’s most true-to-life basketball yet. Updates also include an all-new dribble engine powered by ProPLAY™ and additions like Signature Go-To Shots, Shot Canceling, Shot Timing Profiles as well as a brand new defensive cutoff system, updates to the Contest System and more. 

“Realism, customisation and freedom are the key drivers behind this year’s gameplay updates including one of the most impactful updates to our gameplay engine in years,” said Mike Wang, Gameplay Director at Visual Concepts. “Enhancements powered by ProPLAY™ inject a sense of energy, immersion, and, most importantly, authenticity to our game while the gameplay puts an unprecedented level of control in the player’s hands to fully personalise how they dribble and shoot the ball.” 

Gameplay innovations featured in NBA 2K25 for PlayStation 5, Xbox X|S & PC include: 

• Gameplay, Powered by ProPLAY: 9,000 new ProPLAY™ animations have been added to NBA 2K25 pulling from real-world NBA footage to seamlessly translate actual NBA moments into authentic gameplay. Featuring 1,500 dribbling animations, 1,100 signature shot animations from most rostered players from the 2023-24 NBA season, and more than 1,300 new off-the-ball animations, including 150 new signature motion styles, NBA 2K25 delivers the most realistic gameplay to-date. 
• All-New Dribble Engine: NBA 2K25 features one of the biggest changes to gameplay in years with an all-new dribble engine powered by ProPLAY™. Now, with the power of ProPLAY™, NBA 2K25‘s dribble engine generates dynamic motion from real-world NBA footage to create a new and more authentic feel. This update means players will experience a more lifelike movement that is one-to-one with how NBA players dribble in real life.
• Offensive Innovations: Creativity, personalisation, freedom, and accessibility are the cornerstones of NBA 2K25 offensive updates, catering to both newcomers and experts alike.Features like Pro Stick Rhythm Shooting, Custom Visual Cues and Shot Timing Profiles give players the ultimate customisation over how they shoot the ball as they balance the risk-versus-reward of their choices. Other updates include a new Shot Canceling feature that allows players to break out of any advanced shot at any time to transition into other moves. We’ve also taken last year’sDribble Breakdowns a step further with Signature Go-To Shots which features dribble-into-shot combos, directly translated from NBA footage – another feature Powered by ProPLAY™. 
• Defense Wins Championships: NBA 2K25 features a brand-new defensive cutoff system that empowers defensive-minded players. Dynamically change direction using the right stick to control a player and quickly slide laterally into position to cut off an offensive player’s attack. The Contest System received significant changes and now uses a dynamic weighting system, rather than a fixed one, that evaluates the impact of defense at the start of the shot versus the release and computes the proper coverage impact accordingly.
• AI Gameplay: AI gameplay has been improved across all platforms to play a more complementary role with updates to Court Spacing, Offense, Defense, Coaching, and the AI Difficulty to elevate the overall experience.
• Learn 2K: NBA 2K25 features a new Learn 2K mode that lets players learn everything from the basic mechanics of 2K all the way through how to execute the most advanced moves. Whether players want to try out the new Rhythm Shooting, learn the hundreds of moves, play mini-games, run drills, or work through practice scenarios, Learn 2K is an educational tool built to make NBA 2K25 more accessible for all. 

For full details check out the Courtside Report. NBA 2K25 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch will also come with enhanced gameplay and elevated authenticity including Shot Timing Profiles, Shot Canceling, new AI Gameplay and more. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements in the coming weeks to reveal even more of what’s new in NBA 2K25.

Early Tip-Off Benefit:

NBA 2K25 releases worldwide on September 6 for PS5 and PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC platforms. Fans who purchased before September 6, 2024 can play NBA 2K25 up to two days early on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One and PC*. Players who have already pre-ordered any edition of NBA 2K25 on compatible platforms at participating retailerswill automatically be eligible for the Early Tip-Off benefit. For more information, please visit the Early Tip-Off FAQ.

For more information, please visit the NBA 2K25 official website.

Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K25 is rated PG. 

Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

Internet connection and online Account (minimum age varies) required to access online features and redeem and use bonus content, including MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, The W Online, and Play Now Online. See www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for additional details. Game includes optional in-game purchases and paid random items. Some in-game content may require download and/or online gameplay to unlock. Online console play may require separate paid platform subscription and account registration. Terms apply. ProPLAY, The City, The W, and MyNBA are only available for New-Gen NBA 2K25. Crossplay is only available for New-Gen NBA 2K25 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

* Early Tip-Off for physical copies of NBA 2K25 only available at participating retailers in select territories while stocks last. Pre-order digitally to maximise the early access period.

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New Benefactor Vorschlaghammer Slides into the Los Santos Drift Racing Scene – Plus, Double Rewards on Drift Races, 3X GTA$ on Taxi Work, and More

Do you aspire to weave between obstacles and leave your opponents in a cloud of rubber-scented smoke? Upgrade the new Benefactor Vorschlaghammer (Sedan) with Drift Tuning at the LS Car Meet. With its German engineering, optimized handling, and all-wheel drive, it’s a chariot tailor-made for Drift Gods.

Head to Southern San Andreas Super Autos’ in-game website to pick up a Vorschlaghammer or check it out on display at the Luxury Autos showroom. The Drift Tuning upgrade is available for free at the LS Car Meet for GTA+ Members.

2X GTA$ and RP on Drift Races

Stay in control of your vehicle as you slide around corners while smoking the competition in Drift Races for 2X GTA$ and RP. These bonuses are doubled to 4X GTA$ and RP for GTA+ Members through August 7.

Players with an LS Car Meet Membership can get started by speaking with the Race Organizer in the LS Car Meet, or through Quick Join on your iFruit. Fulfil the Weekly Challenge by participating in six Drift Races for a reward of GTA$100,000 and the Rockstar Helmet upon completion. You can see all current Daily and Weekly Challenges in the Player Interaction Menu.

3X GTA$ on Taxi Work and Bonuses on Issi Classic Races

Earn extra money by transporting a gradient of normal to chatty passengers on behalf of the Downtown Cab Co. in Taxi Work to earn 3X GTA$. Visit the Downtown Cab Co. depot on the corner of Tangerine Street and Mirror Park Boulevard in East Vinewood to get started.

Push the British-made pipsqueak past the finish line in Issi Classic Races for 2X GTA$ and RP. To take part, open the Online tab in the Pause Menu, select Stunt Races, and select any of the available Issi Classic Races.

Get Your Pizza This… Tee

After successfully delivering over 30 million pizzas, all GTA Online players can now claim their Pizza This… Tee by logging in to play GTA Online this week.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom

Pay Simeon a visit in Downtown Los Santos to shop his latest curation of vehicles:

• Dewbauchee Seven-70 (Sports)
• Benefactor Streiter (Sports)
• BF Raptor (Sports)
• Declasse Tornado Rat Rod (Sports Classic)
• Dinka Enduro (Motorcycle)

Luxury Autos Showroom and More…

Feast your eyes on a duo of fresh vehicles at the Luxury Autos showroom window this week — the Benefactor Vorschlaghammer (Sedan)and Übermacht Niobe (Sports).

Hao has taken the nostalgic Bravado Banshee (Sports) speedster and turned it into the wailing folkloric character that is its namesake for this week’s Premium Test Ride on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Placing Top 5 in the LS Car Meet Series four days in a row will land you this week’s Prize Ride: the Ocelot Ardent (Sports Classic). Pull up to the Test Track inside the LS Car Meet to taste a buffet of different vehicles, each decked out in unique limited-time liveries:

• Karin Previon (Coupe) in the Stance Andreas Drift Team Livery
• Pfister Growler (Sports) in the Tracked Camo Livery
• Pfister Comet S2 (Sports) in the Rock N’ Roll Legends Livery

Spin the Lucky Wheel inside The Diamond Casino & Resort for an opportunity to win a dazzling new Pegassi Zentorno (Super) — a high-tech hypercar that says “I’m better than you” with a single rev of its engine.

DISCOUNTS

• Överflöd Tyrant (Super) – 40% off
• Western Annihilator (Helicopter) – 40% off
• Dinka Postlude (Coupe) – 30% off
• Dinka Kanjo SJ (Coupe) – 30% off
• Bravado Hotring Hellfire (Sports) – 30% off
• Übermacht Rhinehart (Sedan) – 30% off
• Western Reever (Motorcycle) – 30% off

Gun Van Inventory and Discounts

Stun Gun (50% off) | Railgun (30% off for GTA+ Members) | SMG | Compact Grenade Launcher | Carbine Rifle | Battle Axe | Pipe Bombs | Grenades | Molotovs | Armor

GTA+ 

August is the last month for GTA+ Members to get an additional GTA$1,000,000 bonus 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
• Free Cobalt Jackal Racing Jersey and Pants and The Diamond Jackpot Tee 
• And More…

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

LOS ANGELES – AUGUST 1, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has launched a new update for SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE, inviting players to join a special collaboration event with the TV animation “Hell’s Paradise.” The latest update features new Legendary heroes and exciting events.

Three new melee-type Legendary heroes make their way to SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE:

• Gabimaru grants a buff that increases Attack Speed of all allies when he successfully deals a Critical Hit Attack while his active skill ‘Ninja Art: Fire Monk’ decreases enemies’ defense. When Gabimaru gains an Immortal buff (limited to 1 time when Fallen), he continues to fightwithout being knocked out while his Immortal buff lasts. 
• Yuzuriha is known for her active skill ‘Ninja Art: Line Cutting,’ which grants a buff that increases her Attack and Critical Hit Rate. Upon a successful Critical Hit Attack, she grants a buff to her allies that enhances final Weakness Attack damage, and the enemies under her Critical Hit Attack gain a Poison debuff. 
• Sagiri’s active skill ‘Quietly… Intensely…’ removes all buffs from the target upon a successful attack while also decreasing the enemy’s Attack. When Sagiri deals a successful Critical Hit Attack, she grants a buff to increase Weakness Attach Rate of her allies. Targets hit by her Critical Hit Attack obtains a Bleed debuff. 

Players can have the opportunity to obtain Yuzuriha and Sagiri through the Hell’s Paradise Challenger Pass, which opens on August 1 and lasts until August 28. Hell’s Paradise Rate Up Summon will also be available during the same period, offering Hell’s Paradise Hero Selection Tickets. Players can also join the Hell’s Paradise Special Check-In Event for a chance to earn a Hell’s Paradise character simply by logging into the game during the event period (August 1 – 28). 

Based on their flagship franchise and the successor to the original Seven Knights game, SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE has been reimagined as an idle RPG. Developed with low capacity and low specification devices in mind with a guiding principle of easy playability, players will experience an expanded storyline with previously untold episodes of the original Seven Knights heroes. Collect and nurture returning fan-favorites who have been reborn as cute SD characters.

As an official continuation of Seven Knights, a game enjoyed by 60 million players globally, SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE will be an exciting addition for fans looking to learn more and interact with their favorite heroes with a low time investment.

For more information on SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE, please be sure to stay tuned to the official brand website for future updates. The game will continue to introduce many more heroes and modes in the coming months.

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling: ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

New Maps and Game Modes Debut in Colorful Party Brawler

VANCOUVER, Canada — 1 August 2024 — Bare Butt Boxing, the comically chaotic multiplayer brawler from AAA visual effects studio Tuatara Games, brings wacky alien shenanigans with new maps and gameplay modes as it enters 1.0 on PC via Steam with a 30% launch discount as well as Nintendo Switch for the first time today!

Check out the 1.0 launch trailer here!

Six eccentric, pants-less aliens fall in love with the sport of boxing, but as they don’t know the rules, they come up with their own and spread chaos around the globe. Earn the most points while punching and launching your opponents in portals spread around the arena in physics-based multiplayer matches. 

Clench out sneaky victories by sabotaging rival boxers with violent vacuums, super frenzy power-ups, and unsuspecting potted plants that pack quite the punch. Wobble away from disappearing platforms in the groovy new disco arcade and stay balanced against gusts of bitter winds on the mountaintops to win the cheeky championship! 

Earn in-game coins by competing and spend them on colorful skins, name cards, and an arsenal of boxing gloves to choose from to stand out in a sea of online challengers. Challenge up to 3 friends locally, compete in 6 in online matches, and practice perfect punches against bots in single-player mode. With a celestial soundtrack from Grand Soleil as a backdrop to the ultimate knockout experience, Bare Butt Boxing is perfect for chaotic couch and online game nights!

“We’re thrilled to finally launch the 1.0 release of Bare Butt Boxing, along with the new modes, maps and items” said Klemen Lozar, founder of Tuatara Games. “With more options to customize your matches and a new Join a Friend button, the two most highly requested features during Early Access, we hope players will have a blast playing with friends and family!”

Bare Butt Boxing 1.0 is now available on PC via Steam with a 30% launch discount as well as Nintendo Switch for the first time.

Stay up-to-date with Tuatara Games on Twitter and YouTube and join the community on the official Discord server. Check out the rest of their portfolio on the official website. 

About Tuatara Games

Tuatara Games delivers stunning results in the field of visual effects for AAA studios like Riot Games (Valorant), Epic Games (Fortnite), Counterplay Games (Godfall), and many more, but their passion doesn’t stop there. By supporting small indie developers and developing their own original experiences and games, Tuatara keeps experimenting and pushing interactive entertainment forward. Their first self-published game, Bare Butt Boxing, embraces chaos and whimsy in a world that often feels like the former, but could use more of the latter.

In Space, Everyone Will Hear You Scream for Joy for the Second Edition of ALIEN RPG

Free League’s Kickstarter This Fall will Debut a New Wave of 2e Releases, Including New Core Rules, Starter Set, Cinematic Scenario Set, and Miniatures Line
 
Stockholm, Sweden (August 1, 2024) — For five glorious years, Free League Publishing and 20th Century Studios have explored the ultimate reaches of the ALIEN universe. In celebration of the critically acclaimed ALIEN RPG’s 5th anniversary in 2024, Free League proudly announced their plans to unleash a Second Edition of the multiple award-winning game rules across an expansive new line of rulebooks, starter sets, cinematics, and accessories. The stress fest begins with bug hunts aplenty through an epic Kickstarter launching this Fall. 

Free League has revealed its core line-up for the upcoming Kickstarter, with more details coming soon:

• Based upon feedback from thousands of players over five years of adventures, the Second Edition of the core rules delivers an updated and streamlined version of the ALIEN RPG fans know and love, along with additional new artwork, new content, and a variety of new tools for players and Game Mothers alike, all fully compatible with previous releases and game material. 
• The new 2e starter set will be redesigned as the perfect starting point for newcomers to roleplaying in the ALIEN universe, containing everything they need for game night including abridged 2e rules, character sheets, custom dice, reference cards, various handouts, and an expanded 2e edition of the fan-favorite Hope’s Last Day scenario set on Hadley’s Hope just prior to the unforgettable events of Aliens. 
• The new cinematic scenario boxed set, Rapture Protocol, written by Jonathan Hicks and Free League’s Tomas Härenstam, returns to the roots of the ALIEN franchise, featuring the crew of a small star freighter on a resupply run to the remote industrial colony, soon embroiled in a deadly conflict. 
• The miniatures set is designed to bring the events of Rapture Protocol to life, but fully complement other adventures and skirmish battles throughout the ALIEN RPG series. 

Sign up today to follow the upcoming Kickstarter, look out for more news across Free League’s social channels, and then get ready for a whole new chapter of sprawling, stress-inducing, blood-curdling ALIEN RPG adventures for years to come. We can’t lie to you about your chances, but you have our sympathies.

Follow the Kickstarter Campaign

Free League is one of the most funded RPG publishers on Kickstarter, raising over $12M across 36 successful campaigns including The One Ring™, Blade Runner, Dragonbane, Coriolis, Vaesen, Forbidden Lands, and Tales From the Loop.

Topping charts and capturing hearts since its Fall 2019 debut, the ALIEN RPG has become a fan-favorite across the globe, inspiring new standards for horror and sci-fi RPGs while snagging 10+ top awards over the years such as Best Game, Best RPG, Best RPG Expansion, Best RPG Adventure, Best Cartography, Best Production Values, and (among our favorites) Best Way to Die in an RPG for the esteemed eyeburster.

About Free League Publishing

Free League Publishing is a game studio and publisher dedicated to speculative fiction based in Stockholm, Sweden. It has published a wide range of award-winning tabletop roleplaying games and acclaimed art books set in strange and wondrous worlds.

Our upcoming games include The Electric State Roleplaying Game and Coriolis: The Great Dark.

Our game portfolio includes the acclaimed fantasy RPG Dragonbane, the official Blade Runner RPG (winner of two Gold ENNIE Awards 2023), The One Ring™ RPG (Gold ENNIE winner 2022), the official ALIEN RPG (Gold ENNIE for Best Game 2020), the Gothic horror game Vaesen (winner of three ENNIE Awards 2021), the pitch-black fantasy RPG MÖRK BORG (winner of four ENNIE Awards 2020) and its two spin-offs CY_BORG and PIRATE BORG, the alternate ’80s Tales from the Loop (winner of five ENNIE Awards 2017, including Best Game), the retro-fantasy Forbidden Lands (winner of four ENNIE Awards 2019), the postapocalyptic Mutant: Year Zero (Silver ENNIE for Best Rules 2015), the science fiction games Coriolis – The Third Horizon (Judge’s Spotlight Award 2017) and Death in Space, the dark fantasy game Symbaroum, the weird-fantasy game Into the Odd Remastered, the new edition of the RPG classic Twilight: 2000 (Judges Award for Best RPG at UK Games Expo 2022), and the official The Walking Dead Universe RPG.

We have also published the art books Tales From the Loop, Things From the Flood, The Electric State, and The Labyrinth by the acclaimed visual storyteller Simon Stålenhag, as well as the illustrated editions of the Lovecraft classics The Call of Cthulhu, At the Mountains of Madness, and The Dunwich Horror by the praised artist François Baranger.

Pong this… International Mahjong Day is today, Thursday, August 1, and the leading browser-based games site Arkadium wants to help celebrate with fans of the popular game! 

Live now, players will have the opportunity to compete for $100 by participating in the International Mahjong Day Sweepstakes on Arkadium.com! Players can enter to win by simply completing one of Arkadium’s fourteen versions of Mahjong on their website, including some of their staple hits like Mahjongg Dimensions, Mahjong Solitaire, Mahjongg Candy, and more. The sweepstakes will be limited to one entry per day, and lasts until August 4 at 8:59 p.m. PT / 11:59 p.m. ET.

Mahjong is the most popular category on Arkadium.com, with over 375 million games already played this year to date. Head to the Mahjong section of their website to see for yourself why the addictive game has been an international favorite for centuries.

Arkadium makes games you can feel good about. Its mission is to create and curate quality browser-based games that can be enjoyed by grown-ups anywhere, anytime. With an active portfolio of 75 first party games and counting, Arkadium titles are played by 18 million players monthly, resulting in 150 million unique game starts. Arkadium’s distribution network goes beyond a single URL as the company powers more than 300 game channels of some of the largest web destinations in the world, including The Washington Post, AARP, DailyMail and USA Today. Arkadium serves a global audience, with a majority of its players being based in North America and over 18 years old.

To learn more, visit  Arkadium.com or follow them on Facebook and LinkedIn. 

Brand New Trailer Found Here as MOBA Moves from Open Beta to Full Launch This August 

(LONDON, UK) – August 1, 2024 – Today, Omeda Studios, a community-founded studio created by Robbie Singh, revealed that their highly anticipated third-person MOBA, Predecessor, will be launching on August 20for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4/5 and Xbox Series X|S! After years of development, its launch into Open Beta back in March 2024 which pushed the player count to over one million strong, players will be able to dive into version 1.0 later this month. 

Since going into Open Beta, the team at Omeda has been tirelessly working to improve the game based on community feedback and has added a ton of new content and features, like the highly requested Ranked Mode, the fast-paced and action-packed Brawl Mode, new Heroes Terra and Aurora, new skins as well as balance changes to keep the game’s competitive spirit a fierce as ever. 

Predecessor was born from the ashes of Epic Games’ now-defunct MOBA Paragon. In 2020, Paragon’s most dedicated player and content creator Robbie Singh created Omeda Studios not only to bring back Paragon’s legacy, but to evolve it more with Predecessor. Building upon Paragon’s existing visual assets, Omeda Studios overhauled the game’s maps, gameplay mechanics, characters and more for something new and improved that stays true to the heart of Paragon. Predecessor’s key features include: 

Key Features:

• Truly Unique Gameplay -With the core of a MOBA but the mechanics of a third-person shooter/brawler, Predecessor offers a visceral experience that other MOBAs lack, while rewarding teamwork and strategy in a way many shooters overlook.
• Over 35 playable characters – Predecessor’s deep character roster contains over 30 unique Heroes with distinct play styles and abilities. 
• The Only Unreal Engine 5 MOBA – Created in Unreal Engine 5, Predecessor is the only MOBA to be developed in Unreal’s latest engine. This new state-of-the-art game engine produces high-resolution and high-fidelity graphics for current and previous gen consoles. 
• Play with Friends, No Matter Where They Are – Predecessor was developed with both console and PC gamers in mind with cross-play functionality so friends can play together regardless of their platform.
• Earnable In-Game Content – Predecessor features a ton of rewards, including custom skins, for players to earn or purchase with in-game currency. 

LOS ANGELES – AUGUST 1, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has announced a new game update for the mobile RPG Seven Knights 2. Players can now experience new heroes and content, as well as limited-time events featuring valuable rewards. 

Indomitable Avenger Kyle has been added as a new playable Mythic Hero. Kyle is a DPS hero who detects hidden enemies, grants a Hit Increase on himself and allies, while dealing various types of fixed damage. His Passive skill, ‘Murderous Intent,’ increases AoE Skill Damage, enhances Attack proportional to Attack Speed of all allies, and applies Detect to himself. When Kyle activates his Ultimate skill ‘Chains of Revenge,’ he grants the Indomitable Avenger effect to himself and deals fixed damage 3 times. 

Players can also experience the breakthrough update for the Legendary+ Hero Steps of Atonement Clemyth, adding Unique Stats based on the Breakthrough tier. Clemyth’s stats and skills are enhanced by leveling up, allowing players to experience an increase of ATK for all allies and Dealt Damage. Other updates include new costumes for Kyle and Vanessa and brand-new equipment, Guide of Light Body Armor. Normal Exclusive Equipment has been added, enhancing a hero’s basic stats when equipped. 

Several new events are now available in Seven Knights 2 for a limited time, including: 

• 1000th Day Release Anniversary Celebration Ruby Check-in Event (July 31 – August 28): Check in for 10 days during the event period to receive up to 10,000 Rubies. 
• Summer Festival! Cosette’s Shoot & Loot (July 31 – August 28): Players can obtain multiple rewards including Rubies and Summer! Mole Coin using Cosette’s Bullets. 
• Summer! Mole Coin Crafting Event (July 31 – September 25): Use the Summer! Mole Coin to craft various items such as the Summer! Festival Chest, Sealed Accessory Selection Box, Purification Crystal, and more. Players can earn the Selected Rate Up Equipment Varnish Selection Box, Breakthrough Stone Dungeon Entry Ticket I, and more from the Summer! Festival Chest. 

Players can also join the celebration of the Month of Seven Knights (Month of 7K) and take part in multiple events that offer exclusive rewards such as Mythic Hero Selection Tickets, Mythic Pet Summon Voucher, and Hero Summon Tickets. 

The official sequel to Seven Knights, a game enjoyed by 60 million players globally, Seven Knights 2 takes place 20 years after the original and introduces beautiful open world gameplay. The story centers on the Daybreak Mercenaries who embark on a journey to find the last member of the Seven Knights, “Rudy,” after a series of events involving a mysterious girl named Phiné. Stunning cinematics and graphics powered by Unreal Engine 4 will immerse players in this epic game story filled with unique characters and powerful bosses. Players can collect and develop their heroes and experience a new combat system with powerful ultimates and suppressors.

Seven Knights 2 is available now for download on Google Play, App Store and Windows PC (beta).

More information on Seven Knights 2 can be found on the official Facebook page, YouTube and forums or by visiting Netmarble’s Global YouTube channel. 

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling: ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

Ancient Forge seeks new publishing partner for project supported by more than 3,000 backers

Warsaw, Poland – August 1, 2024 – Hotel Galactic, the cozy management sim from developer and publisher Ancient Forge, closed its Kickstarter campaign on Monday, July 30, 2024 after securing 137% of the initial $129,000 goal. The successful campaign opens the door to a plethora of benefits for the more than 3,000 backers eager to check in amongst the stars.

Thanks to crowdfunding support, Hotel Galactic will expand with multiple key features. The achieved stretch goals include the introduction of the VIP Greta, an intergalactic nomad and goose archaeologist. Greta adds a brand new storyline centered around a mysterious artifact sought out by the Guardian organization. Ancient Forge has also confirmed Steam Deck compatibility, as well as future add-ons and custom skins.  

Hotel Galactic will see continued support through endgame content, including new cyclical challenges for players, fresh missions, items and more. Thanks to the integration of a post system, characters can send and receive letters, including from VIP hotel guests, to further build a thriving cozy game community within this single-player whimsical adventure. 

While the Kickstarter campaign has concluded, Ancient Forge continues its efforts to support Hotel Galactic as it seeks for a new publishing partnership. With the right partnership in place, the team aims to bring additional resources and expertise to help Hotel Galactic achieve greater heights. Ancient Forge remains committed to finding a publisher who shares its passion and vision, and one who understands the intricacies of the Asian gaming market.  

“We couldn’t be more happy with the response and backing we got from the Kickstarter community and not even 2 months since our official announcement,” said Dushan Chaciej, CEO and Creative Director of Ancient Forge. “This is just the beginning of an amazing and enchanting journey of Hotel Galactic. We’re grateful to have you all alongside for the ride!”

Hotel Galactic will host intergalactic guests on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. To stay up-to-date on all things Hotel Galactic, visit its official website, follow the game on X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, and check out the latest Hotel Galactic developer interview on YouTube! 

About Ancient Forge

Ancient Forge is a game development and publishing company from Poland led by experienced game developers with a strong passion for mechanics-heavy games.

Known mostly for their well-received landlord sim “The Tenants,” released back in 2022, Ancient Forge continues to innovate in the realm of management and simulation games. The team is composed of passionate individuals with strong opinions and a spirited approach to game development, each bringing unique perspective and skills to the table. Gearing up towards working on bigger and more ambitious titles, Ancient Forge currently has several pioneering projects in development.