Embark on a heartfelt adventure for children solo or with friends as Malibu and Brooklyn save the Malibu Waves Community Center

El Segundo, Calif. and London, UK (July 17, 2024) – Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, in collaboration with Outright Games, the leading publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, has revealed details of its upcoming game, Barbie Project Friendship™. This heartwarming adventure game will take players on a friendship-filled journey just in time to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Barbie™, ongoing now. Barbie Project Friendship will be available on October 25th on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam and the Microsoft Store.

Check out the full game announcement trailer below:

Follow the dynamic duo, Barbie “Malibu” Roberts and Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts as they set out to save the run-down Malibu Waves Community Center with a total glam makeover, supported by friends and family. Along the way, unlock fabulous outfits, explore new areas of the community center, and dive into fun activities with familiar faces like making ice cream with Ken, renovating the arcade with Teresa, and customizing scooters with Nikki.

The game was created with the support of television series head writer Ann Austen, who has produced and developed numerous Barbie animated series and specials, including the iconic hit series Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures™ and Barbie A Touch of Magic™, which serve as the world in which Barbie Project Friendship is set. Featuring the original English voice cast from the TV series, fans and children can play the game’s main adventure solo or invite a real-world bestie to join in a series of mini-games in two-player local co-op.

“We are looking forward to bringing more Barbie adventures to a new generation of young players on all modern gaming platforms and PC for the first time,” said Erika Winterholler, Head of Business Development, Digital Gaming at Mattel. “With Barbie Project Friendship, players can expect to create cherished memories with friends, embodying the spirit of fun, friendship, and creativity that Barbie represents.”

“It is an honor to work with Mattel on such a profound and beloved brand,” said Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games. “Barbie is an icon and role model for children across the globe, and we are so excited to bring the adventures of Malibu and Brooklyn to life.”

Since 1959, Barbie has been inspiring the limitless potential in every girl. Countless children have imagined their own adventures, shaping their futures through play. As Barbie celebrates her 65th anniversary, the brand is celebrating its legacy of inspiring stories and shaping the future.

Barbie Project Friendship will be coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC available on Steam and the Microsoft Store on October 25th 2024.

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About Mattel 

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends™, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Matchbox®, Monster High®, MEGA® and Polly Pocket®, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us at mattel.com.

About Outright Games

Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on bringing quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved entertainment licenses globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favourites such as Peppa Pig: World Adventures with Hasbro, DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos with Warner, Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova and Paw Patrol: Grand Prix with Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy. For more information please visit: www.outrightgames.com.

New-York, New-York, July 17, 2024 — Flying Squirrel Studio is excited to announce the release of a new commented gameplay trailer for their highly anticipated first-person shooter, “Over the Top WWI,” which is set for Early Access on Steam in 2024. This brutal and historically immersive FPS promises to redefine the genre with its detailed mechanics, expansive multiplayer battles, and a commitment to authenticity.

Watch Over the Top WWI new commented gameplay trailer here:

In the newly revealed trailer, viewers are guided through the core features of “Over the Top WWI” by the development team, showcasing the game’s dedication to delivering an unparalleled World War I experience. Here’s a breakdown of what players can expect:
 

Key Features:

• Multiplayer and Singleplayer Modes: Engage in intense multiplayer battles with up to 200 players or bots, or immerse yourself in the game’s single player modes, each offering unique challenges and narratives.
• Destructible Environments: Players can alter the battlefield with a variety of artillery, axes, and explosives, demolishing buildings, bridges, walls, and other structures to gain a tactical advantage.
• Deformable Terrain: Experience the chaos of war as explosions and artillery impacts deform the terrain. Engineers can dig trenches and foxholes, adding a strategic layer to the gameplay.
• Directional Melee Combat System: Inspired by games like Mount & Blade: Warband, this intuitive yet challenging system lets players master close-quarters combat with period-specific melee weapons.
• Massive Battles: Participate in epic confrontations with up to 200 players or bots, each bringing unique strategies and roles to the sprawling battlefields.
• Diverse Artillery Options: Choose from a range of heavy machine guns, mortars, and other artillery pieces to support your squad and devastate enemy positions.
• Realistic Projectile Physics: The game meticulously models projectile velocity, twist rate, and other factors, providing a deeply authentic shooting experience.
• Grim Realism with Gore & Blood: “Over the Top WWI” doesn’t shy away from the brutal realities of war, with detailed gore and blood effects adding to the visceral atmosphere.
• Usable Tanks and Armored Vehicles: Drive iconic tanks like the Mark IV and the A7V Sturmpanzerwagen, bringing formidable firepower and mobility to the front lines.
• Engineer Class Capabilities: Engineers play a crucial role in constructing barricades, digging trenches, and setting explosives, enhancing the strategic depth of gameplay.
• Authentic Weapons and Uniforms: Featuring over 50 unique weapons from bolt-action rifles to submachine guns, each weapon is crafted with historical accuracy in mind.
• Strategic Artillery Call-Ins: Call in powerful artillery strikes such as Chlorine Gas, Incendiary Bombs, and Creeping Barrage to turn the tide of battle.
• Historical Maps and Music: Wage war across more than 12 maps inspired by historical World War I locations, accompanied by a selection of period-specific background music tracks.
• Powerful Map Editor: Players can create their own custom maps with the included easy-to-learn yet powerful Map Editor, expanding the game’s replayability and community engagement.
• Dynamic Environment Effects: The game features a dynamic time of day, weather, and seasonal changes, influencing gameplay and creating ever-evolving battle conditions.
• Comprehensive Customization and Admin Tools: With over 120 server settings, players and administrators can fine-tune every aspect of the game to suit their preferences. 

“We’re incredibly proud of the depth and detail in ‘Over the Top WWI,’” said Nico Kamps, Head designer at Flying Squirrel. “This trailer is just a glimpse of the expansive and immersive experience we’re bringing to players. Whether you’re leading a massive multiplayer charge or carefully crafting your battlefield in singleplayer, there’s something here for everyone who loves intense, strategic FPS gameplay.”

Over the Top: WWI is scheduled for early access release in 2024 for PC on Steam. For more information, please visit Flying Squirrel Entertainment.

About Flying Squirrel Entertainment

Flying Squirrel Entertainment was originally formed from the team behind the “Mount & Musket” modification for Mount & Blade: Warband, to make the official expansion for the same game: “Napoleonic Wars”. Based in Europe, the team consists of four members. All of us are former modders, and formed Flying Squirrel Entertainment when we decided to start making our own games instead of spending our skills tweaking other people’s creations.  

We are also progressive/hardcore reenactors/roleplayers and take part in living-history events all across Europe. As we come from both a gaming and a living history background, we are naturally very passionate about what we create!

Metroidvania adventure coming to Switch and PC in 2025

Lausanne, Switzerland, July 17th, 2024 – Indie developer Sunnyside Games has unveiled Nocturnal 2, the upcoming sequel to its acclaimed side-scrolling, flame-wielding action platformer Nocturnal. Coming to Nintendo Switch and PC in 2025, Nocturnal 2 is a fast-paced, juggle-based 2D Metroidvania. Ignite your sword and explore the dark depths and towering heights of a forgotten island that consumed itself long ago.

Nocturnal 2 offers hand-drawn visuals and search action gameplay with a twist: as a master of the Enduring Flame technique, a single blow on a fire source sets your sword ablaze, allowing you to push back the darkness and unleash stylish abilities. Use your Flame wisely, as it can be swiftly extinguished by the many foes trying to keep you in the dark.

“We were pleased with the reception to Nocturnal, but wanted to do more with the series,” said Sunnyside Games co-founder Gabriel Sonderegger. “This time we’re expanding the scope into a full-blown Metroidvania, full of non-linear gameplay, secrets, all new enemies, and an expanded arsenal of fire-based abilities.”

Nocturnal 2 features:

• Metroidvania Gameplay – Explore a non-linear world – burn your way throughout the city of Ytash to reach the First Brazier
• Unique Fire System – Keeping your Flame alight is your only way to survive the many dangers ahead. Maintain it at any cost by striking fire sources and protect it to better see the enemy attacks
• Fiery Abilities – Master your flames to hurl enemies and juggle them into ashes. Mix and match Fire Gems to unlock new spells!
• Hand-Drawn 2D Animation – Engulf yourself in a fully hand-drawn, 2D animated world

A World of Secrets – Nocturnal 2 is meant to be consumed in a relatively short amount of time, but many surprises are on the menu for those who seek different paths…and true revelations.

About Sunnyside Games

Sunnyside Games is a Swiss-based company founded in 2013 and composed of sorcerers, artists, and engineers that are working hand-in-hand to create challenging, immersive and well hand-crafted 2D games for PCs and consoles. Previous games from Sunnyside Games include Nocturnal, Towaga: Among Shadows, and The Firm.

LONDON, UK – July 17, 2024 – Descend into darkness as a Custodian of an occult dungeon in the first downloadable demo for the underworld-building, roguelike dungeon management game The Deadly Path.

Available to download now on Steam, The Deadly Path demo invites players to take on dastardly duties for two Deities of Dread – ‘Roiaan the Blightcaster’ and ‘The One Who Rusts’. Discover their unique playstyles as you gather vital, vile materials and construct dungeon defences against relentless raiders and unforeseen threats.

The Deadly Path – Demo Trailer:

Appease the Deities to level up and gain new unlocks to aid you as dungeon master, while earning Spirit Gems to unlock permanent upgrades for future runs. Create a formidable economy balancing bones, meat, gold, knowledge and blood within your dungeon, constructing unique buildings, upgrading your throne room and expanding your base to uncover ruins, boneyards and occult mysteries to enrich your stockpiles.

Complete each run to increase your ascension level and face diabolical new challenges, with unexpected twists to mechanics and altered Victory Conditions, advancing through the ages to emerge as the harbinger of darkness in this unique roguelike dungeon management game.

The Deadly Path is coming soon to PC and can be added to your Steam Wishlist now. For the latest updates, follow @FireshineGames and visit fireshinegames.co.uk.

About Owlskip Enterprises

Owlskip Enterprises is the brainchild of developer Tim Sheinman. They have been around since 2020 and released a number of critically acclaimed games. Originally specialising in narrative, detective and puzzle games, they are now working in strategy, roguelike and building genres.

About Fireshine Games 

Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical videogames based in London, England. Originally established in 2014, Fireshine Games works with studio giants such as Team 17, Rebellion and Frontier Developments as well as introducing new indie dev studios to the world like Pugstorm, Stonewheat & Sons, Spiral Circus, ColePowered Games and many more – publishing for physical and digital distribution. Fireshine also represents the physical releases for exciting individual digital games such as Lies of P from Neowiz and Balatro from Playstack. Fireshine is also part of the EG7 group of companies. For more information on Fireshine Games and its upcoming titles, visit the official website at fireshinegames.co.uk. 

Today, 17th July, 2024 –  Deck13 Spotlight and Just2D are proud and excited to announce the release window for their upcoming grim dark Pixel RPG DROVA  – Forsaken Kin which is set in a mystic celtic world is drawing closer.  The brutal open world will welcome new travelers soon on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch as the freshly revealed release window trailer shows.

Enslave the spirits of nature – or save them

Welcome to the promised land of Drova, where the priests have praised this new world. Full of hope you travel through a portal into this new otherworld – just to realize that you are on your own and no one seems to appreciate the paradise. Instead, Drova is a grim world where every man is for himself.

Two factions  – one trying to enslave the spirits of nature, one trying to save the spirits to keep the world alive – which path will you choose? And more importantly, will you be able to survive in a world which will always try to kill you?

A journey to grow upon Next to the release window the just released Trailers has more to offer: Progression. “One of the core ideas of DROVA has always been that the players have to survive in a world which just hates them,” says Christian Sandkämper, Co-Founder of Just2d. “We really want to offer a journey which will make them feel the progression over time, going back to an enemy which murdered them with one strike before and just beating it up!” The new Trailer focuses on that journey. A journey which will be available to all players in ***ber.

Grab your axe, sharpen your blades and explore a grim dark world when Drova – Forsaken Kin will launch on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch in 2024.

About Deck 13 Spotlight

Deck13 Interactive is one of Germany’s leading developers. Based in Frankfurt, the passionate team develops award-winning, large-scale productions for consoles and PC. With Deck13 Spotlight the team has also established a publishing service that helps independent developers bring their projects to wider audiences. More information on the website: spotlight.deck13.com

Mars wasn’t built in a day

São Paulo, Brazil – 17th July, 2024 – Independent developer QUByte Interactive has today released a new Dev Diary offering further insight into the technology behind their upcoming futuristic action adventure MARS 2120 ahead of its 1.0 launch onto PC (Steam and Epic Store), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox Series consoles on August 1st – now with a 10% discount for 2 weeks after launch on Nintendo Switch, Xbox and Steam!

This fourth and final video in a series of Dev Diaries looks at the technology behind its upcoming Martian metroidvania. Initially developed in Unity, the team decided to Unreal Engine 5. Utilizing a 2.5D perspective, the camera will shift and zoom in and out to add a sense of tension or wonder to sequences, be it a boss fight, harrowing escape, or arrival to a new area. Player agency remains the most important thing, as players are given a wide array of choices in how they explore the world and fight each boss, with creative combinations of powers.

About MARS 2120
In MARS 2120, humanity has successfully colonised various planets in our solar system, allowing people to escape an increasingly grim situation on Earth. After the UN receives a worrying distress call from Mars, it’s up to Sergeant Anna “Thirteen” Charlotte and an elite team of space marines to answer the call and rescue the first colony. To get to them, you’ll have to traverse a harsh landscape. fighting formidable and mysterious foes using a mix of ranged and melee attacks alongside useful elemental skills. How you dispatch your enemies is up to you, with the game offering players a non-linear approach to combat as well as exploration. Inspired by pioneers of the genre such as Super Metroid and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night,MARS 2120 is an 8 hour, action packed metroidvania that offers a satisfying combat experience alongside cinematic flair. Will you survive?

MARS 2120 will launch on August 1st for PC (Steam and Epic Store), Xbox One, XBox Series X/S, Playstation 4, Playstation 5 and Nintendo Switch.

About QUByte Interactive

QUByte is Latin America’s largest publisher of independent games for modern consoles. It is also an experienced and consolidated development studio of authorial titles, specialized and recognized for its focus on retro games and its work porting classics from the past to modern consoles through its own QUByte Emulation Engine. The company’s main goal is to develop and expand the local games industry through development, porting and publishing partnerships.

New trailer premiered as part of SHUEISHA GAMES ON! event

TOKYO, Japan – July 17, 2024 – Tokyo-based publisher SHUEISHA GAMES has unveiled the new trailer for their single-player, photography-driven adventure OPUS: Prism Peak during their online showcase SHUEISHA GAMES ON! ahead of their attendance at BitSummit Drift. This marks the first global reveal of the latest trailer, along with new key visuals, screenshots, and character concept art.

OPUS: Prism Peak is a multi-ending adventure game where players step into the shoes of a photographer who finds himself lost in a mystical world. Using camera filters, the protagonist unravels hidden mysteries to find a way back to his world.

Capture the Moment at BitSummit Drift

OPUS: Prism Peak will be showcased at the SHUEISHA GAMES booth during BitSummit Drift, which will be held from July 19 to 21, 2024, at Miyako Messe in Kyoto. 

Additionally, attendees who have wishlisted OPUS: Prism Peak and attend the booth, will be in for the chance to win an exclusive photo card featuring the game’s two main characters and a dog, which can be overlaid on different backgrounds creating the illusion that the characters are traveling through various scenes. Supplies are limited and exclusive to event attendees.

Event Details:

• Dates: July 19, 2024 (Business Day) | July 20-21, 2024 (Public Days)
• Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Kyoto, Miyako Messe
• Booth: Hall 3, GD-02

For more information, visit the official BitSummit website: BitSummit

About OPUS: Prism Peak
OPUS Prism Peak is the fourth entry in the award-winning OPUS series, whose signature is a unique take on narrative-driven games with a distinctive east-meets-west storytelling and art style. It blends exploration with themes of love, soul, and self-fulfillment.

Play as a photographer weary from life’s bad fortunes, stumbling into an ethereal realm while driving back to your hometown. To escape, you’ll have to confront elements from your past and learn to make peace with them through the lens of your trusty camera. OPUS: Prism Peak is a photography-driven narrative adventure where the pictures you take slowly unveil the mystery of the protagonist’s past via nostalgic rediscovery. Along the way, you’ll encounter the many spirits inhabiting this ethereal land, one of which is a mysterious young girl who knows the way out. Will you trust her, or is there a deeper mystery at play?

OPUS: Prism Peak features a beautiful, art style reminiscent of Studio Ghibli films, with its softness and warm colour palette matching the heartwarming tone that the series is known for. 

The previous entries in the OPUS series include: 

• OPUS: The Day We Found Earth (2016) 
• OPUS: Rocket of Whispers (2017) 
• OPUS: Echo of Starsong (2021)

About SIGONO
SIGONO is an indie game studio with a mission to create heartfelt experiences that connect people.

Their OPUS series, which started with OPUS: The Day We Found Earth, has gained recognition for its touching stories and beautiful soundtracks, reaching a combined 10 million downloads. In 2021, the latest entry, OPUS: Echo of Starsong, won international accolades and critical acclaim. SIGONO continues to strive towards creating meaningful storytelling experiences that bring joy to players.

Two weeks left to play The Disruptor featuring Conor McGregor for free in HITMAN World of Assassination. The Disruptor is playable for free until the 29^th of July as part of the Free Starter Pack and as an Elusive Target

Copenhagen, Denmark, July 17th, 2024 – IO Interactive, the independent video game developer and publisher behind the internationally acclaimed HITMAN franchise shares today an infographic showcasing the insights on how players have been fairing against The Disruptor. The mission featuring Global Superstar Conor McGregor, featuring the likeness and voiceover work from the MMA legend, has seen many players taking their shot at the new target with plenty of ways to complete the assignment. The Elusive Target will be playable for free until the 29^th of July, giving players ample time to prepare their mission and come up with unique creative ways of taking down The Disruptor. 

The Disruptor has proven to be a fan favourite target with more than 150,000 daily active players registered since the launch of the mission, and 47% of players managing to take out the new target. Many players could not resist the mano-a-mano showdown between the Disruptor and Agent 47, with 27% choosing the in-cage duel to complete their task. The quickest runtime saw The Disruptor barely being able to warm up as he was taken out in 15s. On the other hand, other players really challenged his stamina, taking a whole 16 hours to take care of the fighter. More statistics can be found in the infographic below, including the most unusual ways The Disruptor was taken out:

Together with The Disruptor Elusive Target, IO Interactive released The Disruptor Pack, a DLC that includes: The Ostentatious which grants permanent access to the Disruptor through the Elusive Target Arcade mode, a set of cosmetics for the Freelancer Safehouse, as well as three items. The Season of the Disruptor is also running, with new content coming to the game in the next weeks, such as Challenges, Curated contracts, and the return of the Dartmoor Garden Show event. 

Watch The Disruptor mission briefing below

HITMAN World of Assassination is available now for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The Disruptor Pack is available for $4.99/€4.99/£3.99 on every platform.

To learn more about HITMAN World of Assassination, please visit the official website. Subscribe to IO Interactive’s press page to receive all of our latest news: https://ioi.dk/press

About HITMAN World of Assassination

HITMAN World of Assassination brings together the best of HITMAN 1, HITMAN 2 and HITMAN 3 in a bumper package of content that includes the main campaign, Contracts mode, Escalations, Elusive Target Arcades and featured live content.

HITMAN World of Assassination also includes the ‘Freelancer’ mode, a new way to play on your own terms, that combines rogue-like elements and deep strategic planning with a persistent and infinitely replayable gameplay experience.

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 videogames 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, IOI, HITMAN are registered trademarks of IO Interactive A/S. © “PlayStation”, “PS5 logo” and “PS4 logo” are registered trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment ©Inc. XBOX and Xbox logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license. © 2024 Nintendo. Nintendo Switch and Joy-Con are trademarks of Nintendo.  All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.  All rights reserved. 

Critical Hit and PLAION’s interactive noir game is available now on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC 

​​SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – ​17^th July​, 2024 – Critical Hit Games and PLAION’s interactive noir story, Nobody Wants to Die, is out today on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC via ​​Steam for $37.95 AUD.  

WATCH THE LAUNCH TRAILER HERE: 

Nobody Wants to Die is an innovative experience taking place in futuristic New York City, inspired by neo-noir films, offering a distinctly visual aesthetic and intriguing plot. Playing as Detective James Karra you investigate crime scenes using time manipulation and advanced technology to uncover clues to unmask a killer in an era where death is a thing of the past and explore the dangers of transhumanism.  

“Since the beginning, we’ve wanted to create a visually spectacular narrative driven game.” says Critical Hit Games CEO and Lead Game Designer, Grzegorz Goleń. “Our small, passionate and experienced team have used Unreal Engine 5 to create an incredibly realistic environment and world. We can’t wait for players to lose themselves in Nobody Wants to Die’s sci-fi world.” 

Critical Hit Games’ have been committed to creating a unique narrative driven experience for players, with innovative gameplay mechanics and cutting-edge visuals, to ensure players are still thinking about their experience long after their game has ended.  

“We wanted to make a thought-provoking narrative for our players,” says Critical Hit Games’ Lead Writer, Marcin Grembowicz. “We created the world of Nobody Wants to Die by only making one metaphysical change – the possibility for consciousness transfer. To inspire players to think about contemporary values, the rules of the world and what is important in life. We are really trying to create a heightened experience for our players.” 

Starting from today, players will also be able to purchase the Soundtrack Bundle on Steam which includes the Nobody Wants to Die Soundtrack for $44.95. The soundtrack has been composed by the award-wining composer Mikolai Stroinski, who has previously composed for The Witcher 3, Diablo Immortal League of Legends, Age of Empires 4 and more.  

About Nobody Wants to Die:   

Lose yourself in the world of New York, 2329, where immortality is possible – for a price. Following a near-death experience, Detective James Karra takes an off-the-books case from his chief. With only the help of a young police liaison, Sara Kai, to assist him. Time reveals all as they risk everything in pursuit of a killer, uncovering the dark secrets of the city’s elite.   

FEATURES  

• Welcome to New York, 2329: Experience a noir adventure in an alternate future of New York City in 2329; technology has advanced to offer humans eternal life, allowing consciousness to be stored in memory banks or transferred from one body to another. That is, if you can afford the subscription.  
• Lead the Investigation: See through the eyes of Mortality Department Detective James Karra on his hunt for a serial killer who targets the city’s elite citizens. Investigate crime scenes using his time manipulation augmentation and advanced technology to reconstruct events leading up to each murder and uncover clues that lead to the horrifying truth behind the murders.  
• Noir Immersion: Lose yourself in a dystopian future through this meaningful and original interactive detective story, that explores the dangers of transhumanism and immortality. In a world of eternal life and vanishing morality, you, a hardened detective, must navigate the lines of right and wrong in a society where death is a distant memory.  
• A Stunning Narrative Adventure: Utilising the power of Unreal Engine 5, Nobody Wants to Die pushes the boundaries of storytelling, combining photorealistic graphics and a distinctly unique narrative experience.  

Lose yourself in Nobody Wants to Die’s sci-fi world from today, on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC via ​​Steam. 

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​​​​​About Critical Hit Games: 

Critical Hit Games, established in Wroclaw, Poland in 2020, assembles a team of seasoned game developers whose collective expertise fuels their endeavours. Committed to crafting exceptional gaming experiences, the studio focuses on immersive and meaningful narratives, innovative gameplay mechanics, and cutting-edge visuals to deliver groundbreaking adventures on both PC and console platforms. “Nobody Wants to Die” represents the studio’s inaugural project, presenting an interactive noir story set in a dystopian New York City, exploring themes of immortality and the perils of transhumanism. 

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, sixteen regional publishing offices, 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 nearly 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. 

Features Playable Demo with New Character; Game Goes on Sale at 40% Discount

WHO:

Video game publisher and developer Cygames, Inc. (HQ: Shibuya, Tokyo; President: Koichi Watanabe, hereinafter referred to as “Cygames”) has announced its plans for Evo 2024 in Las Vegas. This includes new details for a booth featuring Cygames’ fighting game, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising (GBVSR), which was developed by Arc System Works Co., Ltd., for the PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Steam. Additionally, the company has announced GBVSR is currently on sale at a 40% discount.

WHAT: Updates Regarding Evo 2024

The Cygames booth will be operating from July 19 to 21—the full duration of Evo 2024—and will feature the following attractions.Update 1.50 Preview Demo, Including Upcoming Playable Character 

Visitors to the Cygames booth will have the opportunity to play a preview demo of update Version 1.50. In addition to balance changes for existing characters like Gran and Lucilius, the update will also feature a brand-new character to be revealed for the first time at Evo 2024.

Autograph Session with CyDesignation’s Hideo Minaba

The Cygames booth will be hosting an autograph session with Hideo Minaba, president of CyDesignation, who oversaw the character designs for GBVSR.

The booth will also host another autograph session featuring Tetsuya Fukuhara, creative director on GBVSR, and Motohiro Okubo, CEO of Cygames America. Signable cards, created especially for Evo 2024, will be distributed at both sessions.

Tournament and Watch Party with Special Guests

Cygames have invited Kizzie Kay and Mike Ross, prolific members of the fighting game community, to compete in a friendly GBVSR tournament at the Cygames booth. Additionally, Kizzie Kay and Mike Ross will be hosting a watch party for Evo 2024’s main GBVSR tournament. Evo 2024 attendees are invited to the booth to participate.

Official Evo 2024 live stream: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
Cygames booth watch party: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3

Granblue Fantasy: Relink Playable Demo A special Evo 2024-exclusive demo version of Granblue Fantasy: Relink (full game released on February 1, 2024 for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Steam) will be available at the Cygames booth, where visitors can attempt a special mission in a group of up to four players. Those who successfully complete the mission will be awarded a limited-edition T-shirt.

Brand-New and Returning Merchandise

A wide selection of new GBVSR merchandise never seen before Evo 2024 will be available to purchase at the Cygames booth. Merchandise previously sold at Anime Expo 2024 in Los Angeles and EVO Japan 2024 in Tokyo will also be available.

Finally, Cygames plans to give out other novelty items to booth visitors. Evo 2024 attendees are invited to the Cygames Booth to participate in all planned activities.

WHERE & WHEN:

Evolution Championship Series 2024 (EVO 2024)
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
July 19 (Thurs) through 21 (Sun)

Official Website: https://www.evo.gg/

Tickets must be purchased to participate and/or spectate.

ADDITIONAL:

(The contents of this announcement are subject to change without prior notice. All images shown are for illustrative purposes only.)GBVSR is 40% Off

Sale Periods

PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4: Live now until July 31 at 11:59 p.m. local time (PT/BST/JST)
Steam®: Live until July 29 at 10 a.m. (PT)

Products

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising — Standard Edition:40% off $49.99
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising — Deluxe Edition: 40% off $74.99

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