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The Battle Against Unworldly Beings Begins Today – Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Available Now!

Purge the defilement and protect the Maiden with Capcom’s newest genre-blending action and strategy game

Check out our review for Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Review here!

London (July 19, 2024) Experience a new tale with Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess™ now available worldwide across Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Steam! This Japanese folklore-inspired action strategy game introduces players to the luscious land of Mt. Kafuku, a beautiful mountain home to peaceful villagers and animals. What was once full of life, nature, and vibrant beauty is now overtaken by an ominous defilement and the Seethe, throwing those who live on it into turmoil. Sway, slash, and strategise your way to the Torii gates as Soh, the guardian whose goal is to protect the mountain’s Maiden Yoshiro from the sinister Seethe. The Maiden of the mountain is blessed with sacred powers that purge the defilement through majestic, ceremonial kagura dances.

For more information on Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, visit the official website and X page.

With this brand-new IP brought to life by the Capcom RE ENGINE, players can explore a fresh take on the tactical action genre rich with striking visual designs, various Japanese cultural inspirations, and a unique day to night gameplay cycle. Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess features a ton of new and fresh gameplay elements, including:

  • A Unique Day/Night Cycle: During the day, players explore the village, purify the “defiled” villagers, assign those villagers various roles, and choose where to place them in order to best protect the Maiden Yoshiro and prepare for sundown. When night falls, Soh and the villagers must work together to protect Yoshiro against the hordes of emergent Seethe as they spill out of the Torii gates that are spread throughout the mountain.
  • Encountering Diverse Villagers: As residents of Mt. Kafuku, the villagers need to be saved from the defilement and assigned various roles so they can aid in the battle against the Seethe. Learn the different characteristics of each villager role, including Woodcutters, Ascetics, Archers and more to prepare the villagers for a fierce fight. Players can also upgrade villager roles to get more support and issue commands to the villagers while fighting alongside them to defeat the Seethe and purify each village.
  • Taking on the Sinister Seethe: When night falls, the Seethe will emerge from the other world. As they target the Maiden with a variety of terrifying attacks, it is up to the protagonist Soh to use dance-like sword techniques and command the villagers. Decide whether you should focus on close-quarters melee attacks yourself or support tactics. Test your strategic abilities with the constantly changing battlegrounds and different Seethe variants.

With the game now available, Capcom has released additional content so players can delve deeper into the mysterious world of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.

  • Okami™ Collaboration ContentFollowing the demo release, players took part in a special challenge as a part of the Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess and Okami collaboration. Together, players impressively obtained 1 billion crystals and found 15 hidden Lucky Mallets, unlocking exclusive Okami content including the Amaterasu costume and weapon for Soh, the Waka costume for Yoshiro, and a special Okami collab soundtrack. Thanks to the players who played the demo, these special gifts are now available across all platforms for everyone!
  • National Bunraku Theatre CollaborationCapcom released a digital theater collaboration with Japan’s historic National Bunraku Theatre to present a performance depicting the prequel of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. Bunraku is a collaborative art that blends together narrative recitation, music, and puppetry in performance. Master Puppeteer and Japan’s National Treasure KIRITAKE Kanjuro performed a brand-new play called, “Ceremony of the Deity: The Maiden’s Destiny,” which is a prequel to the brand-new IP. Special puppets were created to represent Soh and the Maiden using traditional techniques from the Bunraku artists. To watch the play and become truly immersed in the story of Soh and Yoshiro, visit the official Capcom YouTube channel.
  • Official Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Theme SongThe game’s theme song, “Kunitsu-Gami,” sung by ermhoi and composed by Chikara Aoshima, brings together themes of defilement, spirits, and sins that are reflected throughout the story of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. Created with the inspiration of a children’s song based on the in-game universe, this song consists of meticulously crafted rhythmic patterns, and unique arrangements. Check out the official theme song here.
  • Behind-the-Scenes Look at Creating MiniaturesThe development team for Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess meticulously crafted the game with the goal of bringing their vision of a new, Japanese folklore-inspired IP to life. They took a unique approach into producing the stunning visuals in the game by creating miniature replicas of the villages and buildings and digitally scanned them into the game, and even pyrotechnics were used for reference for effects. To learn more about this unique and intricate process, visit the official X page which will be uploading various behind-the-scenes episodes capturing the making of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.

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.

Worlds Collide in WWE SuperCard with Limited Time Street Fighter 6 Crossover Event

Fan favorite WWE Superstars team up with the iconic Street Fighter 6 roster in a month-long limited event featuring exclusive game modes, cards, rewards, and more!

Direct from Metro City, the iconic STREET FIGHTER® 6 roster is coming to team up with fan favorite WWE Superstars in WWE® SuperCard*, the collectible card-battling game from Cat Daddy Games, appearing July 17, 2024 through August 15, 2024. Featuring character cards for 13 new fighters including Ryu, Juri, Luke, and Chun-Li, along with uniquely themed cards for WWE Superstars Rey Mysterio, Xavier Woods and Zelina Vega as they cosplay their favorite Street Fighter 6 characters. Fans can battle through special game modes for incredible rewards in this limited time event from July 15th through August 15th.

“Street Fighter game nights have been a staple of the studio for decades,” said Harley Howe, Studio Manager, Cat Daddy Games. “We’re extremely excited to welcome this franchise to the world of WWE SuperCard as both fans and players. We have done our best to build an experience blending the fusion of both games and hope everyone thoroughly enjoys it.”

Players can assemble their team of WWE Superstars and Street Fighter 6 legends to take on the new Tournament Mode, battling through the ranks to unlock new fighters. Next, power up for the Car Battle Mode, smashing through increasingly tougher vehicles to earn additional rewards.

Special in-game offers, daily streaks, bundles, Card Backs and Equipment will also be available. Finally, players who conquer all the challenges in this limited time event can channel the Satsui no Hado to unlock a mighty new Akuma Limited Edition card.

For more information on WWE SuperCard, visit the game’s  official website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on X, Instagram and TikTok or subscribe on YouTube.

*WWE SuperCard requires iOS 12.0 or later for iOS devices, including iPhone and iPad, and requires Android 5.0 and up for Android devices. App includes optional in-game purchases (including paid random items).

Cat Daddy Games is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders. ©CAPCOM 2024

Devolver Reveals Tactical Kung-Fu Fighter Forestrike From Team Behind Olija

Japan-based master developers Skeleton Crew and their apprentices Devolver Digital have revealed Forestrike, a tactical kung fu game where repetition is the key to success. The game is set to launch in 2025, but lucky BitSummit attendees will have the chance to sample an early demo of the game this weekend.  

As a martial artist, named Yu, you embark on a journey across the country to free the Emperor from an evil Admiral’s influence. Adopting techniques from one of five unique Masters, each battle presents a puzzle that must be solved using your mind as well as your fists.

Yu encounters many foes on his path to the capital, and he is always outnumbered, but he has a secret weapon: the Foresight, a meditative technique that allows him to mentally perceive fights over and over until he finds a sequence of movements that allows him to overcome the odds.

Once ready, our hero must fight in reality, where losing means starting everything over, but progress is permanent. Winning doesn’t always mean he will emerge from each encounter unscathed, but the further he travels, the stronger he will become.

Forestrike is the latest creation from Skeleton Crew, the team behind 2021’s Olija, also published by Devolver, and continues the studio’s unique artistic style, combat and fantasy-based storytelling.

Forewarned is Forearmed
The Foresight, a distinctive game mechanic that lets players experiment without consequences before fighting for real – and win or die trying. Forestrike’s roguelike game loop generates unique runs and encounters every time, so adaptation and improvisation are crucial to progress. 

Visceral Kung Fu Combat
Always outnumbered, learn to dispatch mobs of brutal enemies with poise and efficiency using everything at your disposal. Upgrade and customize your movesets with techniques from your chosen Masters to help you outwit your opponents in fierce, puzzle-like battles.

Handcrafted Fantasy
Journey through a visually striking fantasy world inhabited by unique characters, vicious enemies and magical revelations. Intricate pixel art landscapes form an atmospheric backdrop to handcrafted animation and characters.

Visit https://forestrikegame.com to Wishlist now!

Agatha Christie – The ABC Murders is now available on PlayStation 5

Hercule Poirot returns with one of his most famous investigations!

Sydney, Australia – 19th July 2024 – It’s time to use your little grey cells!  Agatha Christie – The ABC Murders is back on PlayStation 5. Rediscover one of the most famous investigations of the renowned detective, and watch the launch trailer to unveil the chilling challenge posed by a mysterious killer. 

Watch the launch trailer Below:

The PlayStation 5 version of Agatha Christie – The ABC Murders offer the option to play in 4K at 30 FPS or 1080p at 60 FPS, and feature various visual enhancements for an improved immersive experience. 

Agatha Christie – The ABC Murders, is now available on PlayStation 5 both physically and digitally.

About Agatha Christie – The ABC Murders: 

The ABC Murders is an adventure and investigation game adapted from the classic Agatha Christie novel. The player embodies the famous Hercule Poirot in a 3rd person perspective adventure game packed with mysteries. 

Once again, the private detective will find himself up against a mysterious opponent who goes by the name of ‘ABC’. Your intelligence will never have been so challenged! You will have to explore many crime scenes in various cities set in beautiful surroundings across the United Kingdom. Leave no stone unturned when it comes to cross examinations and deadly puzzles!

Observe, question and explore everything possible in order to make the smartest deductions and understand the murderer’s plans!

Features: 

  • EXAMINATIONS – The player can collect information by examining suspects and paying attention to what they say, how they say it and how they feel. 
  • PUZZLES – The player will have to solve puzzles in order to obtain more clues.
  • BRAIN DEDUCTIONS – Depending on the clues collected, the player will be able to make deductions and find out more about the murderer.
  • TIMELINE – As the player draws conclusions and progresses through the story, he can use Poirot’s Timeline. This means that Hercule Poirot can build a timeline with all the relevant events revealed during the investigation.

Agatha Christie – The ABC Murders is now available on PlayStation 5 in-store. 

About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

About Agatha Christie Limited

Agatha Christie Limited (ACL) has been managing the literary and media rights to Agatha Christie’s works around the world since 1955. Collaborating with the very best talents in film, television, publishing, stage and on digital platforms ACL ensures that Christie’s work continues to reach new audiences in innovative ways and to the highest standard.  The company is managed by Christie’s great grandson James Prichard. 

Concord Beta Open Beta is now live!

Concord’s Open Beta is now live and the Firewalk team is so excited to welcome players back into the Concord galaxy to try out the new map, new variant and new mode! 

Check out how to access these new features via the Concord Twitter post here!

The Open Beta will run from Friday, 19 July through to Monday, July 22 AEST, granting players a weekend’s worth of galactic action on PS5 and PC. Jump aboard the spaceship Northstar, meet the Freegunners, then head planetside to take on rival crews across multiple different game modes. Open Beta gives you a chance to try out the 16-strong character roster, and get to grips with Crew Builder, the Job Board and more.

You can access the Concord Open Beta on PS5 here, Steam here & Epic Games Store here

From familiar characters like Haymar, Vale, and Lennox to other Northstar crew favourites such as It-Z and Teo, players can experiment with various gameplay dynamics, across multiple planets and maps like Freewater’s intense combat zones on Glance, Water Hazard’s thrilling battles on Leviathan, and the ancient observatory Star Chamber on Gloom. 

Players will find additional gameplay details, tips and lore in the ‘How to Play’ section of the Open Beta’s main menu. To bolster that info and arm players with additional gameplay tips ahead of launch, check out the latest interview with Firewalk Studios’ lead gameplay designer Claude Jerome and lead character designer Jon Weisnewski, as they take players through the intricacies of the multiplayer shooter’s gameplay mechanics and systems – head to the PlayStation Blog here

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

Keep up with the latest news from PlayStation Australia on FacebookTwitterYouTube and Instagram

This Week in GTA Online: New SUV, Daily Bounties, Community Series, and More

Get the New Canis Castigator SUV at Southern San Andreas Super Autos – Plus, Bonuses on Hotring Circuit Races, Triple Rewards on a New Community Series, and More

The Canis Castigator rides a very thin line: it’s the only SUV in the world with a net-negative carbon footprint that’s also capable of grinding the most remote wilderness trail into a muddy pulp.

Grab a Castigator for yourself from Southern San Andreas Super Autos or scope it out at the Luxury Autos showroom. You can also acquire one for free by completing all the Tier 4 Career Progress Challenges for Bottom Dollar Bounties.

Bonuses on Hotring Circuit Races and More

Earn 2X GTA$ and 4X RP as you race alongside other adrenaline-addicted lunatics jostling for position in Hotring Circuit Races. Discover the Hotring Circuit in the Stunt Races area of the Jobs list in the Pause Menu, or by joining the San Andreas Super Sport Series from your in-game map or phone.

In Rhino Hunt, the mighty Goliath of the Rhino tank is outnumbered by a team of wily Davids armed with Sticky Bombs, with both sides gunning for 2X GTA$ and RP this week. Plus, collect valuable dead drops by laying claim to G’s Caches strewn about the map and get 2X GTA$ and RP each day through July 24.

2X GTA$ and RP on New Daily Madrazo Bounties
Martin Madrazo wouldn’t be where he is without racking up a few enemies. Martin’s heard about you going into business with Maude and Jenette — and he wants in on the action. Daily Madrazo Bounties are now available to Bail Enforcement Office owners and are paying out 2X GTA$ and RP this week.

When you’re in the vicinity of a Madrazo Bounty, he will contact you with details. Complete three bounties for Martin Madrazo through July 24 and you will be awarded the Weekly Challenge bonus of GTA$100,000. Martin also still needs assistance in Contact Missions — a good resume-builder for any aspiring criminal, they’re paying out a sweet 2X GTA$ and RP all week long too.

3X GTA$ and RP on the Community Series

Experience the best of the GTA Online community’s boundless creativity, with new and innovative modes that make the most of the Creator’s expanding toolkit — and paying out 3X GTA$ and RP all week long.

{ALEE} Garden of Artemis by aleeenur

This Team Deathmatch takes place within a tranquil garden with two temple-like structures and a stream burbling through the middle. Take cover inside the temples or behind colorful, gigantic flowers and fire at will.

= HOLE DUNE = by S-PxRxE

Wrestle for supremacy in this Sumo-style Last Team Standing that pits Dunes against each other. The outer rim of the arena is rigged with explosives and mines to maximize the carnage and ensure you can’t play it safe.

GreatSaltLakeDesert 1 by Ruy23trygta

Go for a land speed record on this sprawling Open Wheel track built at the foot of Mount Chiliad and its surrounding mountain range as you zoom through fog banks just above the Alamo Sea.

Mountain Master by jasondude7116

This challenging Stunt Race set between mountain peaks requires some mastery: the track has no barriers to prevent drivers from flying off to their doom.

D-MATCH_WATERFALL-ARENA by zZ_TOPDOG_Zz

There’s plenty of cover to duck behind in this Team Deathmatch on the waterfall and white-water rapids of Cassidy Creek, but you’ll need to avoid explosions set off by enemy gunfire to survive. Stay frosty or you’re toast.

Papepo パペポ by taxicab_number

This King of the Hill on the LSIA tarmac ramps up the chaos with a single Hill in the middle of the runway, surrounded by Phantom Wedges, Ramp Buggies, Armored Boxvilles, and Wastelanders. Bashing and flinging each other into the air with these vehicles will help your team maintain control of the miniature Hill.

xııı. BASTION by II_TREIZIEME_II

Wade through moats of water between geometric structures and platforms used as Hills in this creative KOTH that provides opponents with crucial vantage points that allow them to attack without being spotted. Grenades add an explosive element.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom

Simeon is keeping it classic with his latest rotating selection of returning vehicles on display:

  • Grotti Stinger GT (Sports Classic, 30% off)
  • Enus Cognoscenti (Sedan)
  • Gallivanter Baller LE (SUV)
  • Obey 9F Cabrio (Sports)
  • LCC Hexer (Motorcycle)

Luxury Autos Showroom and More…

Visit the Luxury Autos showroom in Rockford Hills to see the new Canis Castigator (SUV) and the Declasse Yosemite 1500 (Off-Road).

Win the LS Car Meet Series for two days in a row to become the owner of a Vulcar Warrener HKR (Sedan). At the Test Track, put the pedal to the metal in three daring Test Rides, all available for purchase and discounted at 30% off this week: the Coil Raiden (Sports), Pfister 811 (Super), and Vapid Bullet (Super).

Hao’s Premium Test Ride on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S is a souped-up Karin S95 (Sports) with the Princess Robot Bubblegum livery and Pony Pink lighting.

Spin the Lucky Wheel inside The Diamond Casino & Resort for a shot at the flaming-hot Shitzu Hakuchou Drag (Motorcycle) and other assorted prizes.

DISCOUNTS:

  • Apartment Properties – 30% off
  • Grotti Stinger GT (Sports Classic) – 30% off
  • Coil Raiden (Sports) – 30% off
  • Pfister 811 (Super) – 30% off
  • Vapid Bullet (Super) – 30% off
  • Truffade Nero (Super) – 30% off
  • Dinka Kanjo SJ (Coupe) – 30% off
  • Överflöd Tyrant (Super) – 30% off

Gun Van Inventory and Discounts

Knife | Service Carbine (40% off) | Combat Shotgun | Compact Rifle | Assault Shotgun | Assault SMG (40% off for GTA+ Members) | Grenades | Molotovs | Sticky Bombs | Armor

GTA+
The arrival of the Bottom Dollar Bounties update in GTA Online also brings with it an assortment of new benefits for the premium Membership for GTA Online players on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Claim the following through July 31:

  • Free Överflöd Pipistrello (Super) 
  • Limited-Time Liveries for Some of the Latest Vehicles
  • New Chameleon Paints
  • And More… 

All this, along with ongoing monthly GTA$1,000,000 bonuses through August, access to a rotating assortment of classic Rockstar Games titles, and much more. Visit the GTA+ website for full details.

ROLLING INTO SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON, CRUNCHYROLL EVOLVES ITS BRAND, CELEBRATING THE ENERGY, PASSION, AND JOY OF FANDOM

AS ANIME GROWTH CONTINUES Anime Fans to get First Peek at Crunchyroll’s New Look and Feel at SDCC Along with Crunchyroll Concert Series Featuring LiSA and the One Piece25th Anniversary: Symphonic Voyage Presented in Collaboration with Toei Animation

Watch the Brand Evolution video below

Sydney, Australia (July 19, 2024) – Crunchyroll, the ultimate brand for all things anime, is unveiling a new brand identity today. The new look, feel, and sound will reflect the joy that anime brings to fans, tapping into an ethos of fun and celebration.

Crunchyroll continues to bring anime to fans in all the ways they want it across streaming, theatrical, events, games, music, news, consumer products, collectibles, and more. Central to Crunchyroll’s growth has been a focus on connecting fans and creators in celebration of their shared passions.

Starting on July 26 with San Diego Comic-Con, the updated and recharged Crunchyroll brand identity will be rolled out across all fan touchpoints of the organization over the next year.

The updated brand identity includes a modernized logo with a balanced eye symbol and revamped wordmark; a new font set called Crunchyroll Atyp that blends classic and modern elements for improved readability; and a vibrant color system featuring orange, black, white, and taupe to reflect anime’s dynamic nature. The new glyph system boasts over 139 anime and manga-inspired characters, adding depth and personality. A new seven-second audio-visual mnemonic captures the immersive Crunchyroll experience with anime-inspired sound design and playful elements. Collaboration and co-creation with Japanese artists on new textures and patterns further enhance the brand’s authenticity and immersive storytelling.

Fans will first experience the new Crunchyroll look and feel at San Diego Comic-Con, where the brand evolution will be emblazoned across the Rady Shell concert venue in celebration of the Crunchyroll Concert Series. Giving fans even more ways to express and celebrate their love for anime and Japanese pop culture, the two-day event will feature J-Pop sensation LiSA and hyperpop genius Alice Longyu Gao, as well as the One Piece 25th Anniversary: Symphonic Voyage concert in collaboration with Toei Animation, celebrating the iconic series’ 25th anniversary.

Additionally, the new brand identity will also be showcased inside and outside the San Diego Convention Center. There, fans will get a chance to showcase their passion for anime by picking up a limited and fan-forward streetwear collection inspired by the new and refreshed Crunchyroll – designed by 2024 CFDA Fashion Fund finalist Sebastian Ami!

“As the number of ‘anime-curious’ people approaches the one billion mark, and anime continues to command a prominent place in popular culture, we wanted to evolve the Crunchyroll brand to appeal to a growing diversity of global fans without losing the core essence of what fans have loved about Crunchyroll along the way,” said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll. “We believe this new brand evolution will encourage and welcome many anime fans to deepen their love for years to come.”

“A lot of attention to detail and meaning was embedded into all the unique elements of our updated look and feel. Whether it be the vibrancy of our new Crunchyroll orange or the audio mark inspired by anime’s unique sounds,” said Gita Rebbapragada, Chief Operating Officer of Crunchyroll, who also oversees marketing. “Our teams live and breathe anime, and we wanted to pour that passion into designing a brand that is purposely fit for legions of fans around the world – giving them space to deepen their love and further their emotional connection.”

Development of the new brand identity package was led by Crunchyroll’s Markus Gerdemann (Senior Vice President, Marketing) and Norman Rabinovich (Vice President, Creative Services).

Crunchyroll offers fans the ultimate anime experience, pairing the world’s largest dedicated anime streaming library of 50,000 episodes and more than 25,000 hours of anime series, music, and films with experiences across events, theatrical, gaming, ecommerce, and so much more.

Over the last year, anime – and thus Crunchyroll – has surpassed numerous milestones, achieved increased success and launched new fan-forward initiatives.

About Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll is the global anime brand that fuels fans’ love of anime. With the ambition to make anime an even bigger part of pop culture and truly irresistible, Crunchyroll offers fans the ultimate anime experience and destination centered around a premium streaming service. It boasts the largest dedicated anime library, an immersive world of events, exciting theatrical releases, unique games, must-have merchandise, timely news, and more. Anime is for everyone and is accessible to stream across territories through Crunchyroll—whether on the go on mobile, through gaming consoles and big-screen devices at home, or on desktops anywhere.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.

WARHAMMER 40,000: SPEED FREEKS EARLY ACCESS LAUNCHES ON AUGUST 6

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

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

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

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

Watch the latest trailer below:

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

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

Explosive Mayhem and high-speed brutality

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

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

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

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About GAMES WORKSHOP

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

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

About Caged Element

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

About PLAION 

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

LEAD THE CHALLENGE AND TAKE YOUR VICTORY IN MONSTER JAM SHOWDOWN

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

Watch the Monster Jam™ Showdown Challenge trailer below

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

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

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

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

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

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

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About Milestone

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

About Feld Motor Sports

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

About Monster Jam

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

Final Fantasy XIV and Gong cha collaboration – brewing happiness for gamers across the globe!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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