Get Ready To Bring Harmonic Chaos: Musical Mayhem Breaks Loose With Disaster Band Coming To consoles On July 11, 2024

Musical multiplayer pandemonium unfolds on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch™; PC version gets upgrade

Oberhaching, Germany, June 28, 2024 – Twelve notes. That’s all that it takes to create beautiful and diverse music across an eclectic mix of styles. Yet in the right hands they are the foundation for a wonderfully weird musical chaos. Developer Produktivkeller Studios and Publisher SunDust are proud to announce that the PC sleeper hit Disaster Band not only extends its touring run with an upgrade, available today, as well as a whopping 55% discount in the current Steam Summer Sale. The chaotic and highly entertaining rhythm game will be moving to more stages than ever, when the curtain lifts on the console versions on July 11, 2024.

Disaster Band in the PlayStation Store
Disaster Band on Steam

Up to 4 players can pick up their instruments on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch and try to master the classical music tracks included, extend their library via Mod.io or try their best to play one of the songs supplied by the community. Disaster Band will allow full cross-platform multiplayer, so regardless of your preferred platform, band members are easy to find.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart mentioned that the music is not found in the notes, but in the silence between. Everybody who picks up Disaster Band and either plays solo, as part of a dynamic duo, a terrible trio or quirky quartet will agree, once they pick up classical instruments like the violin, flute, violoncello or trombone or even one of the more exotic contraptions and try to follow the notes in order to fight your way up the worldwide leaderboards.

There is nothing wrong with playing wrong – unless you want to crack that highscore. But with the creative freedom to play any given note at any given time, you can practice or improvise, while you discover the music. And don’t forget: Practice makes perfect! And perfection will eventually lead to higher scores. But where is the fun in that? With Disaster Band’s dynamic sound engine even playing the wrong notes leads to tremendous fun and endless entertainment for all ages and skill levels.

Thanks to Mod.io integration, your musical journey has no end. Use your PC to create your own MIDI tracks and share them with the community. Or import other players’ songs to get into a new groove either in the rehearsal room or on the world stage.

Features 

• Online-Multiplayer for up to 4 players – If you are host or joining the party, if you play with friends or strangers: the low latency connection makes sure that more players mean more fun
• Intuitive controls – Precise, direct and effortless: Disaster Band makes sure, that absolutely everybody can enjoy their way to musical success, on supported systems even with gyro-controls
• 20 tracks out of the box – Get your friends and prove with these timeless classics that you have what it takes to be a master musician
• Mod.io integration –  Create your own tracks (via MIDI) and share them with the Disaster Band community. Please note: To create and upload tracks you need a PC. (*)
• 15 instruments to choose from – Experience the songs like never before: From classical greats like violin or trombone to exotic instruments and even cats meowing or a choir there are thousands of possible combinations.

Disaster Band will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch on July 11, 2024. (*) Mod.io integration is not available on Nintendo Switch

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About the developer:

PRODUKTIVKELLER Studios has been around as a group of hobby developers for some time. The passionate team entered the gaming industry with mobile games. This resulted in the action game Via Magica, which can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store. In 2021, the team turned their passion into a profession. With the establishment of the company and the decision to develop games for PC the foundation for the company’s future direction was built. The company’s first project was Pin Them, an action tower defense game. Other projects include Garden Simulator and Disaster Band for publisher SunDust.

Crooks Peak Unveils an Intense, Story-Driven VR Shooter with Top Writers and Non-Stop Alien Combat

South West England, June 27 2024 – In a new trailer debuted during the Upload VR Showcase, independent UK-based VR game studio, Crooks Peak, proudly announces the upcoming release of By Grit Alone. Coming to Meta Quest 2 and 3 in September 2024, By Grit Alone is an intense single-player VR action horror shooter that plunges players into the terrifying void of space where ancient derelict starships and ravenous aliens create a chilling fight for survival. Pre-orders are now open on the Meta Quest Store.

By Grit Alone is not just a game but a harrowing experience of frantic combat and deep sci-fi lore. Trapped in the so-called “Bermuda Triangle” of space, players must navigate through deathtrap wreckages, rogue AIs, and hard vacuum—all while battling relentless alien swarms. The unique sci-fi anthology narrative features twisted tales from renowned writers, including talents behind Dead Space, Resident Evil 8, and Doctor Who.

“Imagine the terrifying intensity of Dead Space or Aliens in a fully immersive VR environment,” says Charlie Cochrane, Founder of Crooks Peak. “By Grit Alone combines brutal combat and dark, intricate storytelling to create a relentless and immersive experience that keeps players on the edge of their seats.”

Key Features:

• Frantic Combat: Prepare for up-close and personal battles with aliens attacking from all directions – if the swarm doesn’t take you, the deathtrap wreckages, rogue AIs, or hard vacuum will. With a focus on constant action and tension, players wield a powerful adaptive shotgun to survive unending alien assaults.
• Sci-Fi Anthology Narrative: Each derelict starship presents a unique story crafted by top writers like Antony Johnston (Dead Space, Resident Evil 8) and Emma Beeby (Doctor Who, Judge Dredd). Expect dark, brutal, and weird tales of cannibalism, cults, sentient biofuel, and more.
• Immersive VR Experience: Designed exclusively for VR, the game offers seamless transitions and continuous gameplay without loading screens. Fly between ships, dodge asteroids, and navigate treacherous environments, all while being immersed in the sounds and sights of this cosmic nightmare.
• PEGI 16 Rating: This game is intended for mature audiences due to its intense violence and cosmic horror themes.

By Grit Alone, you will survive.

For more information and to pre-order starting late June, visit the Meta Quest Store.

About Crooks Peak

Crooks Peak is an independent VR game studio founded by Charlie Cochrane, based in the South West of England. Focused on action, immersion, and strong narratives, Crooks Peak aims to create unforgettable and fun gaming experiences. By Grit Alone is their first title on the Meta Quest main store, developed in collaboration with Meta and the UK Games Fund.

London (28 June, 2024) – Today, Monster Hunter Puzzles: Felyne Isles, the new match-3 puzzle game based on Capcom’s award-winning Monster Hunter series, is now available for smartphones on both iOS and Android devices. The Monster Hunter series has sold more than 100 million units globally and is currently celebrating its 20^th anniversary.

Players can now download Monster Hunter Puzzles: Felyne Isles for free on the App Store and Android Google Play. In the game, players will enjoy puzzle action and protect paradise from rampaging monsters while getting to know the local “Catizens,” competing in global rankings, and kitting out their adorable Felyne avatars in the latest fashion.

Since more than 300,000 players have pre-registered for the game, Capcom is offering everyone special in-game rewards, including Rathalos and Khezu outfits, gems, and more!

Celebrate the good news by watching the Monster Hunter Puzzles: Felyne Isles trailer below.

About Capcom

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com  or news.capcomusa.com.

Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

Co-Op Map for up to 4 Players, New Character Creator Brings New Adventures to Current Gen Consoles, Game Pass, GOG.com and Epic Games Store

Oberhaching, Germany, June 27th, 2024  – Independent developer Render Cube and publisher Toplitz Productions are delighted to announce that the co-op mode, new Oxbow map and character creator for Medieval Dynasty is now available for Xbox Series X|S via Game Pass, Microsoft Store and on PlayStation 5 and Epic Games Store and GOG.com.

Medieval Dynasty expands its dominion cross-platform and Xbox Series X|S as well as PlayStation 5 console gamers will now get a chance to expand their co-op adventures in the Middle Ages.Teaming up with friends they can embark on new exciting quests and experience Piastovia, a thriving location where they can hunt, trade and build together in the Oxbow, a realm brimming with intriguing personalities, captivating sights and delightful rural communities.

Bringing players together, the integration of co-op adds an exciting new player experience for console players where companionship and teamwork foster camaraderie amidst the challenges of Medieval Dynasty’s ever-evolving world. Together, players can fully immerse themselves into the village life within the Oxbow, soaking up the vibrant hustle and bustle and atmosphere as village folk go about their daily lives.

In addition to bringing the co-op mode and new Oxbow map to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, the update will also provide a character creator mode for players to modify facial features, hairstyles, hair colour and even facial scars to create unique player characters.

Medieval Dynasty is digitally available now in the PlayStation Store and the Microsoft Store on Xbox. The PC version 1.0 was released on Steam, GOG.com and the Epic Games Store in fall 2021 after a highly successful early access phase, and has sold over 1.75 million copies to date as of December 2023. Versions for current gen consoles have been available since October 2022 and have secured an active community as well. 

Developer Render Cube will reveal more details about its next update Armors, Crests and Shields sometime later in 2024.

Players can visit the official Medieval Dynasty Discord server here 

About Render Cube

Render Cube is a Polish development studio founded in 2012. In the initial period of its activity, it focused on outsourcing works, commissioned mainly by other game producers, which resulted in cooperation with, among others, CD Projekt, Techland or Platige Image. In recent years, the company has been focusing on the production of its own games, released on PC and console platforms. The biggest title of the studio is Medieval Dynasty, a unique production that combines the best features of such popular genres as survival games, simulators, builders, RPGs and strategies.The company employs over 30 people and is listed on the Polish Stock Exchange.

 About Toplitz Productions

The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

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From the very first gameplay prototypes to getting the game ready before launch in August, playtesting Concord every day has been a defining aspect of development and core to the culture at Firewalk and its mission of delivering great-feeling multiplayer. There’s simply no substitute for getting your hands on a controller or mouse and keyboard, squadding up as a team, and experiencing the game for yourself.

That’s why PlayStation Australia is excited to share that the first chance to play Concord during the upcoming beta is just a couple of short weeks away! Here’s everything you need to know:

Concord Beta Early Access (July 13 – 15) and Open Beta (July 19 – 22)

The Concord Beta will kick off with an Early Access weekend on PS5 and PC* from Saturday, 13 July through Monday, 15 July (AEST). For those that pre-order, this early access weekend will be their opportunity to be among the first to play Concord—and players can bring their own crew. Those that pre-order any edition of Concord will get five codes for Concord Beta Early Access: one for you and four of your friends.

Following the Early Access weekend, the Concord Open Beta will be available to all players on PS5 and PC beginning on Friday, 19 July through Monday, 22 July (AEST).

No matter what platform you play on, the Concord Beta Early Access and Open Beta will allow players to team up with friends on either PS5 or PC through optional cross-play support.

Take a look at the gameplayer trailer below!

Play the full 16 Freegunner roster

Players won’t have to wait until launch to find their favourite Freegunner(s). During the Concord Beta weekends, players will be able to play as all 16 of the Freegunners that will be available at launch. Whether you like to run and gun, lock down an area, lay down fire from afar, or back up your team, there are Freegunners for players of a wide range of playstyles and skill levels.

From familiar faces like Haymar, Vale, Lennox, 1-0FF, and Star Child from the reveal trailer to other members of the Northstar crew, like It-Z, Teo, Bazz, and more, players can experiment and learn how each character brings distinct strategic abilities, traversal and gunplay feel, and, most of all, their own personality to the battlefield.

Explore (and Battle Across) Multiple Planets and Modes

Throughout both Concord Beta weekends, players will be able to visit and battle across multiple worlds and maps in the Concord Galaxy. During the Concord Beta Early Access weekend, players will have the chance to play on four maps:

Freewater: Set in a fortified outpost on the sun-scorched planet of Glance, Freewater features intersecting perimeter lanes and a large central courtyard in the middle of the map that serves as a prime convergence point and inspires intense combat engagements.

Water Hazard: On the stormy water-covered planet of Leviathan, a massive, armored eel, known as a Morack, has been caught and is being harvested on a large floating fishing rig. Players will fight across the platform and within the jaws of the Morack in a primary harvesting site.

Star Chamber: Located atop the tallest mountain on the planet Gloom sits an ancient observatory with narrow corridors and a meteorite at the center, which creates great opportunities for team fights and one-on-one battles.

Shock Risk: Located beneath a massive conductive kite in the sky that harvests lightning on the planet Leviathan, Shock Risk features multiple unique arenas for battling with rival crews with pathways that converge on a large center tower. During the Open Beta weekend, a new world and fifth map will be introduced: Bone Mines on the planet Akkar. 

Bone Mines: The remains of massive vastadons on the tropical planet Akkar have become the site of a lucrative Guild mining operation, where you will fight through the excavated bones and mining caverns in a mix of close-quarters and mid-range combat. The Concord Beta will also have multiple modes to fit your mood, whether it’s to jump in for a quick match after work or to team up with friends for more coordinated and competitive play.

The Concord Early Access Beta weekend will launch with three modes:

Trophy Hunt: A respawn-based mode where you fight to take down members of the rival crew and collect their bounty cards to earn points for your team. The first team to reach the target score before time runs out wins the match.

Cargo Run: A no-respawn mode where teams compete to retrieve the Blue Buddy robotic package delivery system, plant it at one of the zones, and defend it from the rival crew to win.

Clash Point: A round-based, no-respawn game mode where teams compete to control a single capture zone at a central location on the map. Then, during the Open Beta weekend, you’ll be able to try out a new mode: Area Control.

Area Control: A respawn mode where teams compete to control multiple capture and control zones around the map. Control two or more zones to increase your team’s score and reach the point threshold to win.

Witness the beginning of the Northstar Crew’s Story

Alongside familiarising yourself with the Northstar crew through gameplay, you’ll also be able to see the beginning of their story. When you play the beta, you’ll be welcomed with the very first of our cinematic vignettes—brief cinematics that, when Concord launches, will premiere every week in game. 

When the Beta Early Access launches and then when the Open Beta starts, we’ll introduce new cinematic vignettes in-game to give you a small glimpse into how the Northstar crew’s stories will unfold each week.

We can’t wait to see you all in-game during the Concord Beta to experience just some of the content that will be available when the game launches on 24 August (AEST) and will grow over time through post-launch updates at no additional cost.

Be sure to stay tuned for more information about the beta, including pre-load and server availability timing, PC specs, and more, by following Concord on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok, as well as by joining the community in the Official Concord Discord.

For more information head to the PlayStation Blog here. 

Keep up with the latest news from PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. 

*Account for PlayStation™Network and internet connection required. Beta terms and conditions apply.

Brand new trailer, revised DLC pricing, Steam Summer Sale

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 28TH JUNE 2024:  PAYDAY 3: Chapter 2 – Boys in Blue, the second DLC Expansion for the ultimate heist shooter fantasy, is out now on all platforms. A brand-new trailer to celebrate the launch can be found here:

Picking up the story from Chapter 1: Syntax Error, it´s time to get their gold back from a corrupt police captain. The Boys are back in town and Clover too!

DLC overview

The gang will infiltrate a police station, embodying the true spirit of PAYDAY as each gold bar they steal becomes a bold act of defiance against authority.

Boys in Blue is accessible to Silver Edition, Gold Edition, and Gold Pass owners of PAYDAY 3 and is available to buy separately on PC, Xbox Series S|X, and PlayStation 5. The DLC consists of:

• The Heist Pack: with PAYDAY 3: Chapter 2 – Boys in Blue
• The Weapon Pack with 3 new weapons, 26 mods and 2 cosmetics
• The Tailor Pack with 4 new masks, 4 new suits, and 4 new gloves.

PAYDAY 3’s second DLC Expansion also comes with a major free update. The Boys in Blue free update is available for all players including Solo Mode Beta (on all platforms), a new heister Clover, a new LMG Primary Weapon and more.

Releasing alongside the Boys in Blue update will be a Gold Pass, now available for purchase. Upgrading to the Gold Pass will give all base PAYDAY 3 Edition fans access to all Year 1 content.

Operation Medic Bag, revised DLC pricing
With the launch of Operation Medic Bag, PAYDAY 3 has gotten a significant overhaul. Since the start of the year, the game has indeed received several updates, including a brand-new Progression system, the much-requested Quickplay, two brand new skill lines and more.

As part of Operation Medic Bag, the pricing for upcoming DLCs has been lowered. To compensate for the price disparity between previous and upcoming DLCs, Syntax Error, Silver Edition and Gold Edition owners will receive several outfits and weapons for free, all details are highlighted in the following blog: https://www.paydaythegame.com/news/payday3/2024/06/medicbag-update17/

Steam Summer Sale
All editions of PAYDAY 3 are available at a 50% discount during the Steam Summer Sale, starting today and running through July 11.

In addition, Chapter 1: Syntax Error free trial will be available for all players from today until Monday July 1.

For more information about PAYDAY 3, please visit: www.paydaythegame.com

About Starbreeze AB

Starbreeze is an independent developer, publisher and distributor of PC and console games targeting the global market, with studios in Stockholm, Barcelona, Paris and London. Housing the smash hit IP PAYDAY, Starbreeze develops games based on proprietary and third-party rights, both in-house and in partnership with external game developers. Starbreeze shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the tickers STAR A and STAR B. For more information, please visit starbreeze.com.

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.

About Deep Silver

Deep Silver is PLAION’s flagship publishing label, and the home of captivating gaming worlds from the gripping post-apocalypse of Metro, to the twisted paradises of Dead Island to the authentic Medieval landscapes of Kingdom Come Deliverance. For more information, please visit [www.deepsilver.com]www.deepsilver.com.

Announced at Gamescom LATAM, the demo for the ARPG base defense shooter will be available to download via Steam from 29th July –  A brand new trailer showcases the exhilarating gameplay awaiting players 

[Porto Alegre, Brazil, June 27th 2024]: Humanity’s fate hangs in the balance, and Big Moxi Games is calling upon heroes to answer the call! Today, the studio is thrilled to announce a demo for Wardens Rising, the unique blend of action RPG, hero shooter, and base defense gameplay coming to PC and consoles in early 2025.

Announced live at Gamescom LATAM, the demo will be available to download from 29th July via Steam as part of Tower Defense Fest – to celebrate the news the studio has released a brand new gameplay trailer:

A developer diary can be viewed below:

Wardens Rising throws players into the heart of a thrilling gameplay experience both in the single player campaign or co-op with up to four players. As a Warden, you are humanity’s last line of defense against a relentless interdimensional threat. Strategically build and manage defenses, then unleash your Warden’s unique abilities to repel enemy hordes and emerge victorious.

Key Features 

• Unleash your inner Warden: Choose from five unique heroes, each with distinct abilities and playstyles. Master their skills and become the ultimate legend.
• Become a master strategist: Build and optimize your defenses, choosing from towers, traps, walls and more; before each invasion. Carefully manage resources, tech upgrades and positioning to create an impenetrable defense.
• Customize to seize victory: Unlock, upgrade and customize your gear showcasing your unique style. Choose from six SPEC companions and a vast array of tactical items, each offering unique buffs and support and experiment with different builds and defenses – no one size fits all!
• Infinite Fun: Blast your way through 24 maps and take on four bosses in the story campaign or delve into endlessly replayable co-op missions across 12 maps with random invasions for hours of thrilling and strategic fun.

Answer the Call to Defend Humanity

The Wardens Rising demo gives players the chance to experience the exhilarating blend of action RPG, base defense, and hero shooter gameplay for themselves. The demo will include both the first  part of the single-player campaign and replayable coop multiplayer mission mode maps.

Download the demo from July 29th and discover if you have what it takes to become a legendary Warden! Wardens Rising will be released on PC and consoles in early 2025.

For more information visit: https://wardensrising.com/ 

About Big Moxi Games

Founded by Damon Alberts and Eduardo Gottschald in 2019, Big Moxi is a Brazilian-American game development studio focused on creating unforgettable experiences for the global action game market while growing and empowering game development talent in the LATAM region. Located in Porto Alegre, Brazil with offices also in Chile and New York, Big Moxi partners global publishers and IP holders to provide world-class AAA game co-development services in addition to focusing on their own games. Their debut title Wardens Rising is a unique blend of action RPG, base defense and hero shooter for 1 to 4 players and will be released in 2025..

Sydney, Australia, 28th June, 2024 – Monster Jam™ Showdown is about to take players to the untamed American wilderness, as shown in the latest trailer released today by Milestone and Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

Watch the Monster Jam™ Showdown Off-road trailer here:

Bringing the action outside stadiums and beyond the official competitions, off-road races will be a pivotal element of the gaming experience awaiting Monster Jam™ fans. Three original biomes developed with Unreal Engine 5 will grant stunning visuals, hosting a variety of events designed to enhance the arcade essence of the game. Relying on the dual-steering to fully control their vehicle, players will thus find themselves drifting on the snow and ice of Alaskan mountains, zipping through the trees of Colorado forests, or rallying the rocky landscapes of Death Valley’s desert in adrenaline-pumping races.

Designed for the utmost fun, off-road tracks will feature unique layouts with hidden shortcuts and unexpected jumps to allow even the most unlikely overtakes, and destructible objects such as ice blocks or wooden pylons to recharge the boost and roar past the other trucks. Importantly, extreme weather conditions will make the gameplay even more challenging and dynamic, forcing players to deal with the brute force of mother nature taming sandstorms, heavy rains, and blizzards.

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.

For more information, please visit https://monsterjamvideogame.com/ 

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.

Today, Xbox announced a collaboration with Amazon to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) to select Amazon Fire TV devices. Starting in July, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members in over 25 countries will be able to play games directly from the Xbox app on select Amazon Fire TV devices through cloud gaming, bringing more ways to play Xbox on more devices and enjoy your favorite games. 

The Xbox app will initially be available on the Fire TV 4K Max (2023) and Fire TV Stick 4K (2023), with pricing starting at $79. With the combination of a compatible Fire TV Stick, an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, and a compatible Bluetooth-enabled wireless controller, players have an affordable option to discover the large library of games through Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta), including Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, Starfield, and Forza Horizon 5, among others, through the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate library. We’ve also included a quote from Amazon and Microsoft spokespeople which you can find below as well. 

For more information about Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) on Fire TV, visit Amazon’s blog here and today’s Xbox Wire blog post here.  

Daniel Rausch, Vice President of Fire TV and Alexa 

“We’re committed to making it easy for customers to access their favorite entertainment experiences with Fire TV. We’re excited to work with Microsoft to bring the Xbox app to select Fire TV devices so customers can enjoy a vast library of high-quality games, allowing them to play amazing titles without the need for a console,” said Daniel Rausch, vice president of Fire TV and Alexa. “Now customers have even more ways to play the games they love, wherever they are, with just a compatible Fire TV Stick, Bluetooth controller, and Game Pass Ultimate membership.” 

Ashley McKissick, Corporate Vice President, Xbox Experiences and Platforms Engineering 

“The expansion of Xbox gaming to Fire TV devices offers players another option for enjoying their favorite games using devices they already own. For those who don’t own an Xbox console, this provides an affordable and convenient way to get started. With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, there’s something for every type of player. We look forward to having more people join the Xbox gaming community.” 

The CEO of Microsoft Gaming to kick off jam-packed 20th anniversary celebration

SEATTLE – June 27, 2024 – Show organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade reveal Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer will participate in the Storytime opening session to kick off the festivities at PAX West 2024. Badges are now on sale for the West Coast’s most-attended gaming event, taking place Friday, Aug. 30, through Monday, Sept. 2, at the Seattle Convention Center.

Spencer will take the Main Stage on Friday, August 30, for an entertaining and informative look behind the scenes of his illustrious career with more than 30 years of experience in gaming, tech and entertainment. In his current role as Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Gaming, Spencer leads Microsoft’s global interactive entertainment business, spanning a range of legendary brands including Xbox, Activision, Bethesda, Blizzard Entertainment, King, and Xbox Game Studios.

Spencer has overseen console launches like those of Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. He’s also led initiatives for Xbox Game Pass, ID@Xbox, and recently hosted the Xbox Games Showcase, alongside Xbox President Sarah Bond and Microsoft Gaming Game Content and Studios President Matt Booty, who was previously our PAX West 2022 Storytime keynote speaker.

Spencer’s Storytime opening session will kick off a jam-packed schedule of events, panels, and concerts commemorating the 20th anniversary of PAX in the area where it all started. A full schedule and list of exhibitors will be shared in the coming weeks ahead of the show. 

“Phil Spencer is at the center of something unprecedented with Microsoft Gaming,” said Jerry Holkins, co-founder of Penny Arcade and PAX. “It’s a tremendous responsibility. I can’t wait to find out what the industry looks like from where he’s sitting.”

PAX West badges are now on sale for $250 for a 4-day badge, or $66 for single-day badges for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Monday.

For travel info, event schedules, FAQs, and more, check out the PAX West website, and follow PAX on Twitter, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, and Instagram.

About PAX

PAX, or Penny Arcade Expo, is a festival for gamers to celebrate gaming culture. First held in Seattle in 2004, PAX has nearly doubled in size each successive year, with PAX Prime 2014 selling out of tickets in a matter of minutes. Connecting the world’s leading game publishers with their most avid and influential fans, PAX expanded with a second show in Boston in 2010, and a third in San Antonio in 2015, making it the three largest gaming shows in North America. The first international PAX was held in Melbourne, Australia in 2013. In 2017, Penny Arcade established PAX Unplugged, its first tabletop-focused show, held in Philadelphia.

About ReedPop

ReedPop is a boutique group within RX – one of the world’s leading event organizers. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events globally and a full-service digital content provider and media company. Delivering once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences curated specifically for localized audiences, ReedPop currently features events in North America, Europe and Asia, including New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, and Unplugged, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), Star Wars Celebration, MCM Comic Con, Eurogamer Expo (EGX), MagicCon, and more. In addition to organizing and managing events, ReedPop owns and operates the pop culture news site, Popverse, which is the exclusive home for livestreams from all of ReedPop’s major comic cons. The staff at ReedPop are a fan-based group of professionals uniquely qualified to build and serve the communities with whom they share a common passion.

About Penny Arcade

Penny Arcade has been the world’s most popular webcomic for over 20 years, with over 3.5 million readers. Started in 1998 in the living room of Mike Krahulik & Jerry Holkins, it has grown into a media empire encompassing multiple beloved properties such as Lookouts, Automata, and beloved D&D live-play series Acquisitions Incorporated. Penny Arcade was responsible for the creation of Child’s Play, a gaming charity that has raised over $45 million dollars for children across the world. They are also the founders of PAX, the number one consumer gaming festival in North America, with hundreds of thousands of loyal visitors every year.