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NBA 2K25 Season 2: Accept the Challenge to Become the Best of the Best Starting on October 18

Jamal Murray Champions Style with his Signature Shoe in Season 2, along with New Rewards and Music from EMPIRE 

Today, 2K announced that NBA® 2K25 Season 2 is officially here, ushering in new content and rewards across MyCAREER, MyTEAM, The W Online and more, just in time for the start of the 2024-2025 NBA season.

Season 2 of NBA 2K25 is headlined by Denver Nuggets star point guard and NBA champion Jamal Murray. Players can expect out-of-this-world content, including a special in-game version of Murray’s signature New Balance TWO WXY v5 shoes, new songs and digital apparel from EMPIRE– Season 2’s soundtrack partner– with exciting new rewards and updates debuting across NBA 2K25’s most popular game modes.

“We’re thrilled to expand our partnership with 2K Games for the launch of NBA 2K25’s Season 2 soundtrack, bringing EMPIRE’s global roster of trailblazing artists to one of the most culturally significant platforms in gaming,”said Alexandra Moore, Chief Business Officer at EMPIRE. “This collaboration with another iconic Bay Area powerhouse allows us to bridge the worlds of music, sports, and gaming, amplifying the influence of music throughout. Together, we’re shaping an immersive experience that resonates deeply with the NBA 2K community.“

NBA 2K25 Season 2 includes exciting new updates for the following game modes:

  • MyCAREER: Players can earn rewards by climbing from Level 1 to Level 40, unlocking items like the Level 20 Stuff the Magic Dragon Mascot, Level 23 Media Day Hairstyle, and the Level 39 Mummy Costume. Season 2 also introduces the 2K x New Balance TWO WXY v5 shoe at Level 32, with designs inspired by NBA 2K25’s gem and diamond tiers. Cap off the Season with the Level 40 +1 Cap Breaker reward, useful for increasing attribute ratings above their max potential.
  • MyTEAM: Season 2 introduces new MyTEAM cards including high-flying players from the modern NBA, Hall of Fame wings with a knack for scoring, and a roster of sharpshooting guards headlined by Jamal Murray. Players can get their MyTEAM lineup locked in for the beginning of the 2024-2025 NBA season starting with a Level 1 Sapphire Jamal Murray card, which comes with Evolution eligibility to an 89 Overall Ruby. To continue their climb, players can compete to earn cards like Amethyst Obi Toppin at Level 20, Diamond James Worthy at Level 35, and the ultimate Level 40 reward—Pink Diamond Tyrese Haliburton.
  • Season Pass: NBA 2K25 Season 2 includes 40 levels of rewards, and with the Season Pro Pass*, players can unlock an additional 40 levels featuring premium content such as the Moondog Cleveland Cavaliers Mascot skin, the Rocky Denver Nuggets Mascot skin, the Emissive Mummy Costume, up to 45,000 VC, and the Level 40 Pro Pass Pink Diamond Tyrese Haliburton card.
  • The W Online**: Compete in The W Online as the WNBA Finals approach, earning Halloween-themed cosmetics, VC, and exclusive in-game items like the Sheryl Swoopes Coach Card and Game Changer Jersey. This Season’s rewards also include a Scorpio Hoodie, Witches Hat, and a variety of other exciting gear.
  • 2K Beats: In Season 2, NBA 2K Beats teams up with EMPIRE, the renowned San Francisco-based label, distributor, and publisher known for its forward-thinking approach to the digital music era. Players can enjoy a specially curated playlist featuring emerging future icons alongside multi-platinum and award-winning artists, such as 310babii, Lil Yee & Lil Pete, Babyface Ray, BabyTron and more.

For all the details on NBA 2K25 Season 2, check out the latest Courtside Report. NBA 2K25 is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

Gravity Ball

Today, 2K also announced Gravity Ball, the newest game from Visual Concepts South, the team behind Lego 2K Drive. Gravity Ball is a fast-paced online multiplayer game – accessible through NBA 2K25’s The City, as optional paid DLC – where players team up for a supercharged, futuristic experience with unconventional rules and a unique competitive thrill.***

Entering an arena-like dome, players will compete in 3v3 or 5v5 formats and try to outscore their opposing squad by taking aim at a series of numbered targets. Working with teammates to maintain possession, players will weave their way through the defense, and utilize Power-Ups to outscore the rival squad in this madcap game. Featuring a multitiered court and four different Power Ups, Gravity Ball is pure off-the-walls mayhem.

Players on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC can experience Gravity Ball within NBA 2K25 for $7.99 when it launches on Friday, October 18. Learn more about the experience directly from Visual Concepts President Greg Thomas in his blog here.

NBA 2K25 is rated E for Everyone from the ESRB. For more information on NBA 2K25, please visit https://nba.2k.com/2k25/.

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

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*NBA 2K25 Season 2 Season Pass FREE rewards require unlocking with gameplay. NBA 2K25 Pro Season Passes and Hall of Fame Passes are available for separate purchase and require base game, internet connection and NBA 2K Account. Paid premium Passes unlock additional rewards for the Season that are earnable through gameplay. Progress and rewards reset at the end of each Season. For more information on Season Pass, go to https://nba.2k.com/2k25/season-pass-faq/

**The W Online mode and related content are available on New Gen only.

***Gravity Ball is optional paid add-on content that requires base game and Internet connection, and may also require online account registration (minimum age varies), to redeem and use. Base game sold separately. Certain limits apply to purchase, use and redemption. See Terms of Service (ToS) in game and at www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for details. Online console play may require separate paid platform subscription and account registration.

WWE 2K24 Bray Wyatt Edition Available Today Featuring the Debut of a New Version of “The Fiend”

New edition also includes playable in-game Mattel Bray Wyatt action figure, updated Uncle Howdy featuring Bo Dallas, “The Fiend”-themed championship belt and more

Just in time for Halloween and paying tribute to one of the most iconic Superstars and creative minds in WWE history, the new WWE® 2K24 Bray Wyatt Edition and Bray Wyatt Bundle are available today, debuting a new version of “The Fiend” character design that was never worn in WWE programming. Featuring an array of new Bray Wyatt-themed playable characters and content in the Bray Wyatt Edition Pack, plus all the contents of the WWE 2K24 Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition, and 67,500 VC, the WWE 2K24 Bray Wyatt Edition is the definitive edition of the highest-rated console game in WWE 2K franchise history.* For players who have already purchased other editions of WWE 2K24, the Bray Wyatt Edition Pack** will also be available for individual purchase and will include 15,000 VC, while the Bray Wyatt Bundle is also available and includes the WWE 2K24 Standard Edition, the Bray Wyatt Edition Pack, and an additional 32,500 VC.

Co-designed by Bray Wyatt and Jason Baker of Callosum Studios, the creative brainchild of Baker and special effects legend Tom Savini, the new, unrealized version of “The Fiend” was to be featured in Wyatt’s return to WWE programming, which never came to be. Complete with a redesigned mask and a new lantern featuring “The Fiend’s” horrific grimace, this next evolution of the character is only available in WWE 2K24.

Known for his multiple enigmatic, compelling personas, his unique blend of charisma, in-ring prowess, and storytelling ability, Bray Wyatt captured the imagination of wrestling fans around the world. Whether portraying the eerie cult leader of The Wyatt Family, the mysterious host of the Firefly Fun House, or the terrifying monstrosity “The Fiend,” Bray brought a mystique and creativity to WWE that left an indelible mark on the industry.

The WWE 2K24 Bray Wyatt Edition includes:

  • WWE 2K24 Base Game;
  • Bray Wyatt Edition Pack including:
    • The debut of a playable, brand-new alternate version of “The Fiend” never featured in WWE programming;
    • Playable in-game Mattel Bray Wyatt action figure;
    • Updated playable Uncle Howdy featuring Bo Dallas;
    • “The Fiend”-themed championship belt;
    • Firefly Funhouse MyFACTION manager card;
    • 15,000 VC;
  • Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition Bonus Pack featuring the WrestleMania 40 Arena, as well as Gold MyFACTION cards, and alternate WrestleMania attires for Triple H (WM 30), Rhea Ripley (WM 36), ‘Macho King’ Randy Savage (WM 6), Charlotte Flair (WM 33), and Rey Mysterio (WM 22);
  • Deluxe Edition Bonus Pack featuring Gold MyFACTION cards and alternate throwback attires for Rhea Ripley (NXT) and Bianca Belair (NXT);
  • Nightmare Family Pack featuring Undashing Cody Rhodes with his iconic cowl and mask, vintage ‘76 Dusty Rhodes and ‘Superstar’ Billy Graham, Stardust, and an exclusive MyFACTION character of the Mattel ‘Defining Moments’ Bruised Cody Rhodes action figure with Gold MyFACTION card, Dusty Rhodes ‘76 MyFACTION card, and Pharaoh Manager card;
  • Season Pass featuring five post-launch DLC character packs, including the MyRISE Mega-Boost Pack, and SuperCharger Pack;
  • Showcase Superstar Unlock that automatically unlocks all playable Superstars from 2K Showcase of the Immortals;
  • Additional 67,500 VC.

The WWE 2K24 Bray Wyatt Bundle includes:

  • WWE 2K24 Base Game;
  • Bray Wyatt Edition Pack including:
    • The debut of a playable, brand-new alternate version of “The Fiend“;
    • Playable in-game Mattel Bray Wyatt action figure;
    • Updated playable Uncle Howdy featuring Bo Dallas;
    • “The Fiend”-themed championship belt;
    • Firefly Funhouse MyFACTION manager card;
    • 15,000 VC;
  • Additional 32,500 VC.

Players just joining the fight in WWE 2K24 can head straight to the MyFACTION game mode to experience the currently available Masked Mayhem and upcoming Eras Series card packs, which include unlockable Persona Cards representing multiple variations of CM Punk, including his 2010 masked appearance, Straight Edge Society appearance, and 2010 long-haired appearance, as well as a King Booker, Crown Jewel ‘23 Rhea Ripley, and King of Kings Triple H. Locker code “SINGLTSTYL2K24” will reward players with a Deluxe Pack from the Singlet Supreme 2 collection and is available now through October 21, 2024.*** As usual, new Live Events offering unique earnable rewards will also be available.

For more information on WWE 2K24, visit the game’s official website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on TikTok, X, and Instagram, and subscribe on YouTube. Official campaign hashtags #WWE2K24 and #FinishYourStory.

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

*Based on average Metacritic ratings on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X as of October 16, 2024.

**Base game, 2K Account and Internet connection required to access standalone Bray Wyatt Edition Pack content. Online play including MyFACTION requires 2K Account and Internet connection. Console online play requires separate paid subscription. Terms apply.

***Must redeem by October 21, 2024, 9 a.m. PT. 2K Account and base game required. One per 2K Account. Terms apply.

Apogee’s Extraction Roguelike “Below the Stone” Excavates New Content Today in “Caves Awaken, Part 2” Update

Below the Stone, a dwarf-themed extraction roguelike by developer Strollart and publisher Apogee Entertainment, plunders a fresh haul of new missions and puzzles in the “Caves Awaken, Part 2” update launching today on PC via Steam Early Access and GOG. 

New Story, New Missions

Reach untold depths and unearth unimaginable riches as dwarven daredevils dive into a new level of mystery.  As living, breathing caverns stand guard to protect secrets beneath the rubble, gear up to tackle new daring rescue missions, and lead the underground kingdom to prosperity with new story missions.

Brains and Brawn Required

Repair and ride advanced machinery to new depths by collecting fragments of the Drill Pod scattered through the caves. Once complete, enhance excavation abilities with the all-new “Crust Busting” upgrade. Earn quick access to deeper underground layers where added sub-biomes feature both peculiar terrain and perilous enemies. Match dwarven bravery with cleverness that can solve any conundrum, as Below the Stone’s puzzles increase in complexity at every layer. Solve variable-filled brainteasers with added pressure plates, levers, locking doors, and rolling boulders.

Peculiar Plant Life + New Friends

Channel dwarves’ inner botanist on a scavenger hunt for newly added plants. Search for rose-from-concrete rarities such as the armor-boosting Blue Cap mushrooms. Watch out for poisonous [poisonous plant name] that can shorten each run by draining health over time. Explore a new kingdom layout with additional abodes that recently rescued allies can call home, and enjoy quality-of-life updates, including updated combat with dashing, and special attacks.

Below the Stone is now available on PC via Steam Early Access and GOG, and will unearth a release on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S later in 2025.

For more information on Strollart’s underground tale of dwarven expedition, check out the official website, and follow their Twitter, and Discord. For more on Apogee Entertainment, please visit the Apogee website and follow @Apogee_Ent on Twitter.

About Strollart

Founded as a place for a group of friends to come together and express their love of indie games, Stollart looks to break the formula that’s pervasive within the AAA space and build something that can only be found within indie development. Michael Strollart, director, producer, and artist, is joined by Andrew, Karam, Eric, Dean, and Matt in the development of their debut game, Below the Stone, with an eye set on showing what a few friends in a metaphorical basement can build together.

About Apogee Entertainment

Apogee is featured in John Romero’s new book, Doom Guy, along with Masters of Doom, the new FPS documentary, the book Shareware Heroes (2022 release), and many others – because Apogee was a critical player in the rise of the PC gaming, essentially creating the indie scene.

Apogee also funded, produced and published Id Software’s Wolfenstein 3D, the first ever FPS game, and also created pioneering games like Duke Nukem 3D, numerous Duke console games, Prey, Shadow Warrior, Rise of the Triad, and co-owned/co-created Max Payne 1 & 2. These games all earned over $1.5 billion commercially. (Apogee used the “3D Realms” label for many of these releases, but the company was always Apogee.)

The recently renamed Apogee Entertainment, with original founder Scott Miller still at the helm, continues to empower today’s incredibly talented indie developers. Current hit releases include Turbo Overkill and Bread & Fred, along with 10 other games currently in development.

MARVEL FUTURE FIGHT EXPLORES A TERRIFYING NEW UNIVERSE IN ‘WHAT IF…ZOMBIES?!’ CONTENT UPDATE INSPIRED BY MARVEL STUDIOS’ ‘WHAT IF…?’

LOS ANGELES – OCTOBER 16, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has launched a new update inspired by Marvel Studios’ ‘What If…?’ for its blockbuster mobile RPG MARVEL Future Fight. Players can now experience brand new content featuring a new character, costumes and more. 

The latest update adds the new playable Zombie Survival mode. Agents will form their own team to survive from zombie attacks and compete against each other to see who survives the longest. 

Okoye (What If… Zombies?!) has been added to the roster of characters, and new What If… Zombies?!-themed uniforms for Captain America, Falcon, Doctor Strange and Wong inspired by Marvel Studios’ ‘What If…?’ have been introduced. Agents can now experience character tier upgrades for Wong (Tier-4 with new Striker Skill) and Okoye (Tier-3 with new Ultimate Skill), as well as Awakened Potential and Transcended Potential for M’Baku and Killmonger with Awakened Skills. 

Other content updates include a new Comic Card Collection featuring new comic and premium cards. In addition, the maximum score in Alliance Battle (Extreme and Legend) has been expanded, offering new higher score rewards for both difficulty levels. 

MARVEL Future Fight has over 150 million players across the world with the game currently available worldwide in the App Store® and Google Play™.

For more information, please visit http://marvelfuturefight.netmarble.com.

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.

About Marvel

Marvel is one of the world’s most prominent entertainment brands, built on an unparalleled library of iconic characters and stories that have shaped pop culture for 85 years. The Marvel brand spans entertainment, including film, television, publishing, licensing, games, live events, digital media, and more.

For more information visit marvel.com. © 2024 MARVEL

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Watch the first 15 minutes of gameplay of this upcoming official 2.5D action-adventure game set in the Monsterverse!

See how well Kong: Survivor Instinct combines realistic platforming, challenging combat, and Metroidvania-style exploration with a thrilling quest of survival worthy of the Monsterverse franchise!

Follow the game on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2769080/Kong_Survivor_Instinct/), PlayStation Store (https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10009861) or Microsoft Store (https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/kong-survivor-instinct/9mzg9hfbwdsf).

Kong: Survivor Instinct is being developed and will be published by 7Levels on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on October 22nd for $24.99.

More information about the game can be found on the official website,  Facebook, X, YouTube, and Instagram.

About Monsterverse

Ten years strong, Legendary’s Monsterverse is an expansive story universe of cross-platform experiences centering around humanity’s battle to survive in a world facing a catastrophic new reality – the monsters of our myths and legends are real. Beginning with Godzilla in 2014 and continuing through 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, and most recently the record-breaking Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the Monsterverse has accumulated over two billion dollars at the global box office and expanded into the highly-successful event series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters for Apple TV+. Including an inter-connected world of video games, graphic novels, toys, and live experiences, the Monsterverse represents epic entertainment on the largest possible scale. https://www.legendary.com/

Godzilla: King of the Monsters © 2019 Legendary and WBEI. All Rights Reserved. Godzilla vs. Kong © 2021 & TM Legendary and WBEI. All Rights Reserved. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. MONSTERVERSE TM Legendary.

About 7Levels

7Levels is an independent team of professionals who made their passion a way of life. Founded in 2014 and based in Poland, 7Levels is focused on creating exciting action-adventure games with exceptional settings and novel twists on gameplay. https://www.7lvls.com/ 

7Levels is a trademark of 7Levels S.A. All Rights Reserved.

FIGHT FOR THE GODS FAVOR IN NEW MYTHOLOGICAL ROGUELIKE ‘RUN HEROES RUN’

Begin your adventure in the game’s free Steam demo, fighting through the corridors of Hades’ Underworld domain.

Cheyenne, Wyoming, 16 October 2024 | Earn the gods’ favor in Gamage’s latest title, Run Heroes Run, featuring a demo available now on Steam. The monsters of Tartarus reigned down on earth. Now, all human civilization, and even the gods themselves, call upon you for your divine help!

In the hour when darkness shrouded the light of the gods, the monsters of Tartarus poured down upon the earth. The gods, once unshakable, are now weak as children, and the people are defenseless. Resurrect the age of great heroes and wanderers, and fight back against the creatures of Tartarus!

A Heroic Roguelike Adventure

Run Heroes Run is an action roguelike combining real-time combat with active pauses, adding comfort to the fast-paced genre. Assemble a team of three iconic heroes, each with various active and passive abilities, and equip artifact sets to enhance their abilities through the end of your run. As you fight across a procedurally generated map, encounter classic battle events, merchant shops, and campfires to rest your weary team. The end of each domain features a final boss that lies between you and your next adventure. With limitless skill combos and endless build possibilities, every run in Run Heroes Run promises a unique adventure for everyone.

Explore Mythical Realms

Awaken the sleeping powers of legendary heroes and explore a variety of environments along your adventure. Venture through the darkness of Hades’ underworld, the swamps of Aretemis’ Misty Forest and the reefs of Posidean’s Rocky Coast until you reach the gates of Zesus’ Olympus. Prepare for battle against over 37 blood-hungry foes, including the frightening Phantom Guard of the Underworld. As a procedurally generated adventure, complete various quests full of humor and rich storytelling with plenty of campfires, merchants, and artifacts to discover.

Build and Grow at Hades’ Estate

Between your epic runs, return to Hades’ estate to upgrade your base and prepare for the next adventure. Materials collected throughout each run will be handy here, where you can exchange them for consumables and other character upgrades. As with every roguelike, death isn’t absolute; it’s merely a step toward revealing your true strength. The hero who reigns victorious shall decide the fate of both the gods and the people in this exciting mythological roguelike!

Gameplay Features

  • 4 divine domains, including the realm of Hades, Artemis, Zeus, and Poseidon!
  • Over 100 artifacts to discover, each offering different boons to your character’s kit and boosting different stats.
  • Engage in tactical battles against fierce enemies, such as the Phantom Guard of the Underworld!
  • Witty dialogue references real stories from Grecian lore.
  • No in-game purchases—just strategic preparation and pure adventure!

The demo for Run Heroes Run is now available on Steam. For more information about Run Heroes Run, please visit the developer’s website.

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About Gamage Like many indie companies, the story of Gamage began in Cheyenne in a garage among friends. This idea was picked up by experienced artists and developers, and now our team has grown to over 10 people!

Make it a Thrilling Hunt: Showdown 1896 Halloween! A New Game Mode and Seasonal Event Make Their Way Into the Hunt Universe

Hunt: Showdown 1896 brings the horror this Halloween with a new fast-paced game mode and a spooky event, Harvest of Ghosts, which is full of tricks and treats!

FRANKFURT, Germany – Oct. 16, 2024 – Today, Crytek is proud to launch a new in-game event for Hunt: Showdown 1896, ‘Harvest of Ghosts,’ along with a new game mode, ‘Bounty Clash,’ out now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Take part in a fast-paced scramble for the Bounty Token in the stunning compounds of Mammon’s Gulch and Stillwater Bayou to defeat other teams in the quick and ruthless Bounty Clash game mode! Meanwhile, the wicked Harvest of Ghosts descends upon the gulch and bayou, bringing many exciting changes and equipment for a fresh Halloween event. Harvest of Ghosts runs from October 16 until November 25, with the Bounty Clash game mode available from now until October 20, and then every weekend during the event.

Bounty Clash Game Mode

Bounty Clash is a new experimental game mode where players will spawn in a random compound with a dead Boss Target awaiting a banishment which will yield a single Bounty Token for teams to fight over. In a quick and ruthless fight, teams will be pitted against each other, rushing the Bounty Token to extract it within the 15-minute time limit.

Raising the stakes higher than before, Bounty Clash takes place within the stunning compounds of Mammon’s Gulch and Stillwater Bayou, which have been uniquely adapted for the mode. Rush – Fight – Extract – Repeat! Enjoy the thrill of this brand-new, limited-time game mode.

The game mode runs on the following dates:

  • October 16 – October 20 
  • October 25 – October 27
  • October 31 – November 3
  • November 8 – November 10
  • November 15 – November 17
  • November 22 – November 24

Harvest of Ghosts Event

The newest Hunt: Showdown 1896 in-game event, Harvest of Ghosts, brings many exciting changes to players during the Halloween season. Pact Traits like Blast Sight (which shows the origin of gunshots and explosions in Dark Sight) and Pain Sense (which shows enemies who have been shot, lit on fire, or poisoned in Dark Sight) change the way players will approach their fights. In addition to three Pacts and new weapons such as the Bomb Launcher and Maynard Sniper, as well as new variants like the Auto-4 Shorty, Centennial Pointman, and Rival 78 Mace, the event also brings the Dark Dynamite Satchel, which can be detonated remotely through Dark Sight, as well as a Hand Crossbow Revive Bolt among many other changes, fixes, and tweaks.

With more rewards and new ways to play, there’s never been a spookier time to jump into Hunt: Showdown 1896!

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Something extra spooky is making its way into the Hunt universe, and all will be revealed closer to Halloween. Stay tuned to the official channels for more updates and details!

About Hunt: Showdown 1896

Hunt: Showdown 1896 is the new era of the competitive first-person bounty hunting game, packing the thrill of survival and the reward of profit into a horror match-based format. Set in Colorado in 1896, the game boasts a mixture of PvP and PvE elements that create a uniquely tense experience. It’s not just the monsters who are a threat—it’s every Hunter on the map. In the classic Bounty Hunt game mode, a match pits 12 players—playing solo or in teams of two or three—against each other as they race to take out gruesome creatures for a Bounty they must collect and extract from the map. Hunt’s Soul Survivor mode offers a shorter match for solo players to scavenge for weapons as they compete for a diminishing pool of Bounty. The higher the risk, the higher the reward–but a single mistake could cost you everything. Hunt: Showdown 1896 is out now on PC, PlayStation 5 and Series X|S. For more information, visit www.huntshowdown.com

Play MechWarrior 5: Clans Today as the Penultimate Narrative Mech Experience Launches on PC, Xbox and PlayStation

All Systems Nominal.

THE INNER SPHERE (Oct. 16, 3049) – MechWarrior 5: Clans is available today across PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 starting today for $49.99 from developer and publisher Piranha Games (www.mw5clans.com). 

The third game in the MechWarrior franchise since Piranha took over the series in 2010, MechWarrior 5: Clans is must-play sci-fi action. Bursting with gripping cinematics, MechWarrior’s latest entry is the first narrative driven MechWarrior game in almost three decades. Highly anticipated by fans of the franchise, MechWarrior 5: Clans is a great jumping off point for new players looking to experience the ultimate mech-based combat. 

Get in on the action here: 

Epic Game Store: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/mechwarrior-5-clans-e50e3a
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2000890/MechWarrior_5_Clans/
Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/mechwarrior-5-clans/9p9fjck32pmt 
PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10006171   

About MechWarrior 5: Clans

MechWarrior 5: Clans follows Piranha’s 2019 hit, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, which was an open ended, procedural experience, selling more than 2 million units while securing its current 84% Very Positive ranking on Steam from almost 10,000 user reviews.

MechWarrior 5: Clans focuses on story driven design and thrusts players into a captivating campaign taking place across a variety of planets through stunning, meticulously designed biomes where immersive realism is baked into every detail. Intricately designed maps and missions deliver engaging combat, both complex and chaotic, demanding thoughtful, strategic play. Tactical options abound with an all-new cast of customizable Clan Mechs boasting sleek and powerful Clan technologies. MechWarrior 5: Clans explores a time in the MechWarrior universe which realizes incredible technological advances in Mech warfare.

New progression and customization systems encourage pilots to alter Mech loadouts with expansive customization through an updated Mech lab, Hardpoint, and Omnipod system. MechWarrior 5: Clans also debuts ally directing tools, including a bird’s eye-style Battlegrid and a quick command radial menu, empowering players to intuitively lead their Star whether using a controller or keyboard & mouse setup. Adaptability to the scenario at hand is key to a strategic victory.

MechWarrior 5: Clans sports a gripping set of gameplay features for new and veteran pilots:

  • The Clan Invasion is Here: For the first time since MechWarrior 2 (released in 1995), pilots can immerse themselves in an action packed Clan Invasion story – one of the most epic time periods in the franchise that changed the course of the Inner Sphere’s factions and politics forever. MechWarrior 5: Clans is the absolute perfect entry point into the MechWarrior universe for newcomers, and the game which veteran pilots have been waiting more than 30 years to play.
  • This Isn’t Run-and-Gun, This is MechWarrior: Celebrated core MechWarrior combat returns in MechWarrior 5: Clans. Pilots must strategically plan and execute Star-based team assaults, commanding their team while utilizing the new Battlegrid and radial menu, if they are going to bring honor to Clan Smoke Jaguar while advancing their position within the Inner Sphere.
  • Customizable Mechs: Victory starts in your Mech Lab with an expanded collection of technologically advanced Clan weapon systems, equipment and Upgrades. Clan Mech’s superior technology grants you the ability to swap out larger parts for greater customization and functionality ahead of assaults. Plan accordingly based on terrain, structure, and biome specificity for the best chance at victory.
  • All-Star Strategy: Your squadron (aka your Star) is depending on you. Protect the members of your Star in battle, deepening your bond as you engage the Inner Sphere’s determined defenders. Immerse yourself in the story as you lead your Star through narratively driven missions and thrilling combat.
  • Stunning Visual Design: Harnessing the power of Unreal Engine 5, MechWarrior 5: Clans abounds in environmental detail and destruction – from precisely designed confined cityscapes to bogs spanning incredible distances, battles will take shape on breathtaking landscapes and the complex infrastructure of the Inner Sphere.

MechWarrior 5: Clans is available today. Learn more about the game at www.mw5clans.com.

IOI Partners and Leslie Benzies’ Build A Rocket Boy enter a Worldwide Publishing and Distribution Agreement for AAA New Console and PC Game, MindsEye

Copenhagen, Denmark, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 – IO Interactive, the independent game development studio and publisher, has today announced an agreement with Leslie Benzies’ Build A Rocket Boy, to publish and distribute MindsEye, the company’s highly anticipated cinematic AAA, story-driven action-adventure thriller created by the legendary game director.

Benzies has a 25-year track record in developing, producing, directing, and designing video games, won multiple awards, and is recognised across the industry for his significant contributions to video game creation.  

“From day one, Build A Rocket Boy Studios has been focused on creating the next generation of compelling gaming and quality entertainment experiences.  We can’t wait to share our first AAA premium game and ever-evolving universe, MindsEye, with the world. There is no finer partner than IO Interactive to publish our first title, with their strong understanding of community culture, premium action-adventure games, and a best-in-class publishing team, we really look forward to partnering with them on our new blockbuster journey.” Leslie Benzies, Game Director at Build A Rocket Boy.   

With more than two decades of experience creating games, IO Interactive has established leading resources and expertise in bringing unique games to market worldwide, as the development and publishing of the award-winning game HITMAN World of Assassination attests. To oversee MindsEye’s global publishing services, including marketing, localization, distribution, QA, and game support, IO Interactive announces the creation of its third-party publishing division, IOI Partners. Channeling IOI’s continuous drive to create innovative games, IOI Partners’ mission is to deliver impactful entertainment through creative, quality-focused collaborations, bringing exceptional gaming experiences to players.

“We are honoured to be the global publishing partner working with Build A Rocket Boy’s exceptionally talented team and to bring our community an exciting new IP. IO Interactive and Build A Rocket Boy are like-minded in how we aim to create a bond and a long-term relationship with our communities, which perfectly aligns with our commitment to delivering high-quality, immersive experiences to players worldwide. As our first publishing partnership, this marks a significant milestone for IO Interactive, and we could not be prouder of this collaboration.”  Hakan Abrak, CEO at IO Interactive.  

Follow all news regarding MindsEye on the official website, and wishlist the game on Steam at the following link

ABOUT MINDSEYE

MindsEye is a story-driven, action-adventure thriller, set in a fictional near future Americana. Featuring best-in-class cinematics, high-octane driving, and explosive combat from legendary game director, Leslie Benzies.

Play as Jacob Diaz, a former soldier with a mysterious neural implant who is suffering from memory loss and flashbacks. Set out on a series of dangerous covert missions to unlock the secrets of your past in a world filled with the persistent threat of artificial intelligence, high tech experimentation, corporate espionage, political corruption, and an unchecked military. MindsEye is an immersive experience with a mind-bending and compelling narrative, rich environments, groundbreaking combat, future tech, and high-speed chases.

ABOUT BUILD A ROCKET BOY

Founded in 2016 by game developer Leslie Benzies, Build A Rocket Boy is an independent video game developer and entertainment company headquartered in Edinburgh, with studios in Budapest, and Montpellier. Build A Rocket Boy’s team includes hundreds of the industry’s brightest development talents with the shared vision to create new and innovative entertainment experiences.

© 2024 Build A Rocket Boy Limited. MindsEye® is an EVERYWHERE® world. MindsEye® and EVERYWHERE® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Build A Rocket Boy Games Ltd. in the US, the UK, the European Union and other countries and territories. All rights reserved.

About IO INTERACTIVE

IO Interactive is an independent videogame developer and publisher with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul, and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last two decades, IOI is dedicated to creating unforgettable characters and experiences using their award-winning proprietary Glacier technology.

IO Interactive will develop and publish the very first James Bond origin story with the working title Project 007 and is currently developing a new IP under the codename Project Fantasy. For more information, visit: https://ioi.dk.

© 2024 IO Interactive A/S. IO Interactive, the IOI logo, IOI Partners, Hitman, Glacier, and World of Assassination are trademarks or registered trademarks of IO Interactive A/S. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

‘Reverse: 1999’ Heads to California and Singapore As Time Travel RPG Goes Physical

BluePoch Unveils Details of Los Angeles Exhibition and Collaboration with Bubble Tea Experts Signature KOI

Hong Kong, 16th October 2024: With the game celebrating its first anniversary and its debut on Steam, Bluepoch Games can today unveil detailed introductions of two exciting new offline ventures of this time-travel strategic RPG.

First off, fans in Los Angeles will be able to attend an official Offline Exhibition dubbed “To the Past Times” between October 26th-27th. The event will be designed to reflect on the past year’s most iconic moments with interactive installations and stunning artwork, as well as playing host to an exclusive cosplayer meetup, allowing fans to visibly express their passion for the series.

Also included will be a film screening of some of the game’s best trailers and music videos, as well as several special gifts and prizes for attendees, amongst other treats. Players can get up to 1 Paper Bag + 1 Postcard + 1 Car Sticker set for free by joining the events in the exhibition.

A Series of Reverse: 1999’s First Anniversary Special Merch will be purchasable for the first time in the exhibition, as standard merchandise for Version 1.0~1.7 will also be available. You can register for the exhibition, which will take place at Rebecca Molayem Gallery on Fairfax Ave, using this link: https://Reverse1999-tothepasttimes.eventbrite.com

Secondly, BluePoch has also partnered with Bubble Tea maestros Signature KOI. The collaboration lets customers get their hands on special merchandise featuring Regulus and Matilda’s vacation outfits. Unlocking those merchandise is a case of purchasing any collab drink off the menu; the Signature Pearl Earl Grey Milk Tea and the Honey Floral Green Tea. Several special guests will also show up on Oct 26th at the stores, celebrating the game’s first anniversary with players.

What’s more, players can also get a macaron and an ice cream of their choice by showing their game ID and any object related to Reverse: 1999 or cosplaying any characters of this game. 

Finally, sharing photos of the collaboration with the #Reverse1999Anniversary and #Signaturekoi hashtags on any social platform will unlock an exclusive anniversary postcard.  (Please note, the number of gifts, macarons, and ice creams is limited. Rewards and postcards are limited to one exchange per account.)

The collaboration with Signature KOI will run from October 26th to November 11th.

Download Reverse: 1999 now on the App Store, Google Play, and Steam!

About Bluepoch Games

Established in 2020, Bluepoch is an ambitious, passionate and globally-focused company. Our team has committed itself to exploring the vast potential of anime through the creation of dreamlike, immersive, and heartfelt games. Our imagination is as infinite as the starry universe.