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JofSoft Serving Up Pizza Bandit with Special Alpha Test Topping! 

All Are Welcome to Try a Tasty Slice of This Arcade-Like, High-Octane Third-Person Co-Op Shooter 

(Seoul, South Korea) – May 29, 2024 – Indie developer, JofSoft, today introduced its high-octane, mission-based third-person 1–4-person co-op shooter, Pizza Bandit. Players will experience dodge-rolling mid- to close-quarters combat with an emphasis on unstoppable, up-tempo action that offers the heart-pounding feeling of being chased to the brink of death!  A three-week Alpha test, which starts today and ends June 16, 2024, can be accessed via the game’s Steam page. 

Set in a future where time travel is possible, Pizza Bandit’s protagonist, Malik, is an ex-mercenary with a passion for running a pizza restaurant. With the pizza shop failing miserably, he is forced back to his old life, taking on bounty jobs to keep his dream afloat. As a time-traveling bounty hunter, he ventures across various eras, timelines, and realms on missions fraught with dangers.  His pizzeria serves as a crucial hub where he can regroup, strategize, and gear up for the thrilling conflicts that lie ahead. With his trusty time machine, players help Malik take on the brutal world of bounty hunting while ensuring the survival of his beloved pizzeria.  

A Slice of Gameplay Features: 

  • Dodge Rolling into Action: In combat, the best way to survive is to roll and weave through enemies and bullets with deadly precision. 
  • Adrenaline-Fueled Encounters: Fast-paced battles demand quick reflexes and even quicker thinking. 
  • Missions & Combat: Gameplay meshes iconic mission and combat mechanics such as pizza baking in Overcooked with over-the-shoulder, third-person shooting in Gears of War.  Each mission has five tiers of difficulty that reap bonus rewards the higher the difficulty. 
  • Customizable Weapons: Players can modify their weapons with a range of components discovered during missions. Strategically combining these components in specific sequences can enhance weapons with new effects and improvements.  
  • Bounty Contracts: Undertaking bounty contracts with specific objectives spanning multiple missions yields extra rewards (experience, loot, and cash) and unlocks new weapons and equipment, enhancing the gameplay experience. 
  • 1-4 Player Online Co-Op: Mission difficulty adjusts to squad size, however, sometimes the biggest challenge is coordinating with allies. Friendly fire is allowed, adding another layer of tension and strategy.  

“Pizza Bandit is a game-changer in the co-op shooter genre,” said Aron Koh, executive producer at JofSoft. “With its intense, up-tempo action and thrilling mission-based gameplay, players will experience non-stop excitement and the adrenaline rush of dodging danger at every turn. We’re excited to see players jump into the Alpha test on Steam and experience the heart-pounding chase for themselves.” 

During the 3-week Alpha test, players can access: 

  •  Tutorial Mission with game cinematic 
  • 1 character 
  • 4 missions 
  • 5 difficulty tiers per mission 
  • Co-op gameplay (1-4 players) 
  • 5 bounty contracts 
  • 6 weapons 
  • 5 skills equipment 
  • Weapon Upgrade 

About JofSoft 

JofSoft is an independent game studio based in Seoul, South Korea, comprising six seasoned developers with a shared passion for creating memorable gaming experiences. Our team boasts a diverse skill set, having previously contributed to AAA online MMORPGs and various mobile games across different genres. To pursue games that prioritize the player’s experience over business objectives, we made the deliberate choice to step away from the comfort of larger companies and their focus on microtransactions. Our current focus is on the 3rd third-person shooter genre, emphasizing tactile action and genre meshing mission to carve out a unique space in a market saturated with tactical shooters. For more information, visit www.JofSoft.com.  

Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch to Land August 22nd

A heartwarming coming-of-age story launching onNintendo Switch and PS5

Torrance, Calif. — May 29, 2024 — Aksys Games announced today that the highly rated visual novel Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch is coming to Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®5 on August 22nd. Nominated for the INDIE Live Expo Awards for Local Cultural Representation, the game has also received high ratings in its original Japanese language.

Hikaru finds himself out of luck and homeless on an unfamiliar island. While avoiding pit vipers and angry senior committee members, he comes across a witch in a very similar situation. The two set out to survive, and hopefully thrive, on Toyotoki, the uncompromising island secluded from the modern world that is steeped in ancient traditions and shrouded in mystery.

Along the way, they meet a cheeky island beauty, a haughty rich girl, a clumsy saleswoman, and a manga-loving delinquent, all of whom are island locals on a similar mission to discover themselves and their place in the world. With some hard work and a sprinkle of magic, can the unlikely group of friends unravel the mystery of Toyotoki Island, while also finding success in their journey of self-discovery?

Features of Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch include:

  • A coming-of-age story about overcoming hardships and finding yourself
  • Includes DLC & behind-the-scenes commentary from the creative team
  • Unravel a mystery stretching back hundreds of years
  • Beautiful character art and music

Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch has not yet been rated by the ESRB. For more information, visit the Aksys Store. To stay up to date on all the news, follow Aksys Games on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at @AksysGames, and join our Thursday livestreams on Twitch at AksysGames, with stream highlights and trailers on our YouTube channel.

About Aksys Games

Aksys Games Localization, Inc. is a Metacritic Top Ten video game publisher committed to publishing unique and high-quality interactive content for all current-generation platforms since 2006. The company was a pioneer in localizing otome games for Western audiences, including the award-winning Code: Realize and Collar X Malice series. Its lineup of games features the wildly successful BlazBlueUnder Night In-Birth, and Guilty Gear franchises, Little Dragons Café, and the award-winning Spirit Hunter: Death Mark and Spirit Hunter: NG adventures. 

Aksys Games and its unique products can be found on the company’s website, www.aksysgames.com.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II – Gameplay

The sequel to Hellblade finds Senua exploring the hostile Iceland so join us as we fight undead Draugrs, solve otherwordly puzzles and fight the demons from within!

The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Developer: Ninja Theory
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Platform: Windows, Xbox Series X|S
Release Date: 21 May, 2024
Price: $49.99 USD

Available here – https://www.xbox.com/en-au/games/senuas-saga-hellblade-II

Summary:

Recommended – “A decent follow-up to the previous game but not enough flair and novelties to keep you engaged enough. Senua’s Saga is playing it safe when it comes to sequels coupled with some pretty formulaic combat.”

Check out our review for Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II here!

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WARNER BROS. GAMES LAUNCHES MULTIVERSUS 

Official Global Launch of Free-To-Play Platform Fighter Videogame, Featuring an Ever-Expanding Cast of Iconic Warner Bros. Discovery Characters and More Ways to Play 

Sydney, Australia – May 29, 2024 – Warner Bros. Games has announced that MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter videogame, has officially launched on PlayStation®5 (PS5™) and PlayStation 4 consoles, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) with full cross-play and cross-progression support. 

Developed by Player First Games with  production support and live management by Warner Bros. Games San Diego, MultiVersus features an ever-expanding roster of popular characters based on Warner Bros. Discovery franchises, and starting today, Season 1: Puns & Villainy brings new playable fighters into the mix with DC Super-Villain The Joker, Jason Voorhees from the Friday the 13th horror movie franchise, and Banana Guard from Adventure Time, along with Agent Smith from The Matrix film series, who will join the cast later in the season.  

MultiVersus launches with the addition of an all-new PvE (Player vs. Environment) mode called Rifts with unexpected twists that offer a different way to experience the game outside of competitive PvP (Player vs. Player) matches. The game’s fun filled bouts continue to be set against the backdrop of various reimagined environments, including new maps inspired by the Dexter’s Laboratory and The Powerpuff Girls animated series, which are available now.  

“With the official launch of MultiVersus,were offering players a free-to-play gaming experience with a great and growing line-up of iconic Warner Bros. Discovery characters to choose from,” said David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Games. “Our mission is to make the game fun and accessible for both casual and competitive players with ever-improving gameplay elements to enjoy solo or with friends.” 

“As a dream project for our team, we couldn’t be more excited to officially launch MultiVersus,” Tony Huynh, Co-Founder and Game Director, Player First Games. “With such a deep roster of beloved characters, we’ve made sure to put a ton of care into every fighter, making each feel special in the way they look and feel, as well as their unique move set and combat mechanics. And with our PvE mode, Rifts, now in addition to PvP, we have more ways to play MultiVersus, coupled with our tailor-made rollback netcode to support online gameplay, making it easier for all players to enjoy a seamless experience.” 

The Joker (DC), Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th), Banana Guard (Adventure Time), and Agent Smith (The Matrix) join the lineup of Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, and Black Adam; Shaggy and Velma (Scooby-Doo); Bugs Bunny, Tasmanian Devil a.k.a. Taz, and Marvin the Martian (Looney Tunes); Arya Stark (Game of Thrones); Tom & Jerry (Tom and Jerry); Finn the Human and Jake the Dog (Adventure Time); Steven Universe and Garnet (Steven Universe); Iron Giant (The Iron Giant), LeBron James (Space Jam: A New Legacy); Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith (Rick and Morty); Gizmo and Stripe (Gremlins); and an extraordinary original creature named Reindog, to round out the current roster, with more fighters to be added as part of future seasonal updates. 

MultiVersus can be enjoyed in a variety of ways and launches with a range of modes available online and locally. Rifts features a PvE experience with boss fights, mini-games, and unique rewards, while serving as a way for players to learn mechanics, test characters, and sharpen skills, whether playing solo or cooperatively online with a friend. MultiVersus can also be enjoyed via the 2 vs. 2 team-based cooperative mode, 1 vs. 1 matches, 4-player free-for-all, co-op vs. A.I., custom online lobbies, The Lab (practice mode), tutorials, and local play matches supporting up to four competitors.  

The dynamically changing Dexter’s Laboratory map and the City of Townsville map, which incorporates the The Powerpuff Girls main villain, Mojo Jojo, are accompanied by the Batcave (DC), Tree Fort (Adventure Time), Scooby’s Haunted Mansion (Scooby-Doo), Sky Arena (Steven Universe), and other available locales for players. 

In MultiVersus, every fighter is outfitted with a deep set of combat mechanics, coupled with improved visuals and lighting that put a strong emphasis on the characters to bring players closer to the action on the screen. The game also utilises a tailor-made rollback netcode to support online play and matchmaking. 

Additionally, MultiVersus features top talent lending their voices to the game including, Mark Hamill (Batman: Arkham videogame series, Batman: The Animated Series) as The Joker, Kevin Conroy (Batman: Arkham series, Batman: TheAnimated Series), Tara Strong (Batman: Arkham series) as Harley Quinn, George Newbern (Injustice 2 videogame) as Superman, Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones) as Arya Stark, Matthew Lillard (Scooby-Doo) as Shaggy, Estelle (Steven Universe) as Garnet, and many others. 

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About Warner Bros. Games 

Warner Bros. Games is a part of Global Streaming and Games for Warner Bros. Discovery and a premier worldwide publisher, developer and licensor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based game titles. Additional information can be found at WBGames.com

About Warner Bros. Games San Diego 
Warner Bros. Games San Diego, a Warner Bros. Games development studio, is creating the next generation of high-quality, free-to-play, cross-platform titles. Established in 2019, the studio is focused on bringing iconic and beloved Warner Bros. Discovery characters to life across console, PC and mobile platforms. The team is currently providing production support and live management for MultiVersus.   

About Player First Games 

Player First Games is a new independent game studio located in Los Angeles, CA. Started by veteran developers from across the industry, the team is focused on creating games and serving passionate communities of gamers with a player first mindset. Additional information about Player First Games can be found at PlayerFirstGames.com

About DC  

DC, part of Warner Bros. Discovery, creates iconic characters and enduring stories and is one of the world’s largest publishers of comics and graphic novels.  DC’s creative work entertains audiences of every generation around the world with DC’s stories and characters integrated across Warner Bros. Discovery’s film, television, animation, consumer products, home entertainment, games, and themed experiences divisions, and on the DC Universe Infinite digital comic subscription service. Learn more at DC.com

Get ready: Days of Play celebration kicks off today!

PlayStation Australia is excited to announce that Days of Play is back and bigger than ever! 

Now in its seventh year, Days of Play is bringing you more reasons to play – with special Days of Play activities appearing across PlayStation Plus, PlayStation Stars & PlayStation Store. Starting today, May 29, through June 12 at 11:59PM AEST, players can enjoy discounts on a massive range of titles. Let’s take a closer look below.

To mark this special occasion, we’re giving away new avatars to all PlayStation players throughout Days of Play. Starting today, players can access avatars that commemorate some of the popular titles that will be offered through PlayStation Plus during Days of Play. You can find them on your PS5 or PS4 console to get the voucher code. These PlayStation Plus avatars are free for all PlayStation players to redeem. Stay tuned for more free avatars during Days of Play. 

PlayStation Plus Content Offerings

We’d like to share with you some fantastic news about the PlayStation Plus offerings available during the Days of Play celebration, which includes bonus Game Catalogue titles, PS VR2 titles, new PS2 titles and more. Let’s take a look below. 

Monthly Games for June 

(Available for all PlayStation Plus members on June 4 as part of our regular monthly offering) – To start off, here’s the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for June*. 

  • SpongeBob Squarepants: The Cosmic Shake
  • AEW Fight Forever
  • Streets of Rage 4

Also, just wanted to give a quick reminder that EA Sports FC 24 (part of May’s Monthly Games lineup) will be available until June 18, so you still have time to redeem this title if you haven’t already done so.

On June 3, all PlayStation Plus members will also be able to download a Roblox Pack that includes an avatar for Felix Freezebeard the Yeti.

Bonus titles for Game Catalogue, Classic Catalogue, PS VR2 and a Game Trial

Here are the bonus titles we are releasing during the Days of Play celebration ahead of our normal release schedule, which include additions to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue*, Classics Catalogue*, PS VR2 bonus games and a Game Trial*. Don’t forget to check back later this month for our regular Game Catalogue announcement to see the full June lineup. Enjoy!

PS VR2 games

(Available on June 6 for Deluxe members)

  • Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord
  • Walkabout Mini Golf
  • Synth Riders
  • Before Your Eyes 
  • The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapters 1 & 2 

PS2 games

(Available in Classics Catalogue on June 11 for Deluxe members)

  • Tomb Raider Legend
  • Star Wars: The Clone Wars
  • Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus

PS4 and PS5 games

(Available in Game Catalogue on the specified dates for Extra and Deluxe members)

  • Dredge | PS4, PS5 (available May 29)
  • Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 | PS4 (available May 31)
  • Cricket 24 | PS4, PS5 (available June 5)
  • Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition | PS4, PS5 (available June 7)

Game Trial

(Available on May 29 for Deluxe members)

WWE 2K24 | PS4, PS5 

Days of Play Activities

During Days of Play, we want you to join in on all the activities we have planned to bring you unique rewards while playing. Here’s a look at some of the activities planned for this year’s celebration. You can find more details about activities you can take part in on the Days of Play 2024 web page.

Days of Play Community Challenge 

We’re bringing three exciting new challenges, where PlayStation players will work together to reach community goals to unlock exclusive PlayStation Stars rewards. PlayStation Plus members will get a unique reward for participating.

Find more details about these challenges on the Days of Play 2024 web page, and check in daily to see how you’re contributing alongside your fellow players.  

PlayStation Stars Campaigns

We’ll have special PlayStation Stars Campaigns during Days of Play with new Digital Collectibles to earn. Be on the lookout for a new display case as well to showcase your Digital Collectibles.

There will also be exclusive PlayStation Stars Campaigns for PlayStation Plus members to look forward to that are focused on the titles available through PlayStation Plus during Days of Play, such as Dredge and EA Sports FC 24. 

Esports Tournament for PlayStation Plus Members

For PlayStation Plus members, there will be a brand new event from PlayStation Tournaments: the Days of Play Cup for EA Sports FC 24. PlayStation Plus members and EA Sports FC 24 fans will have a chance to show off their skills on the pitch and reap the rewards. 

The fun starts with qualifiers — available from June 1 to June 9. Qualifier participants will earn a PlayStation Stars EA Sports FC 24 Digital Collectible and an in-game PlayStation FC 24 kit just for joining. 

PlayStation Plus 

Between May 29 – June 9, new players who join PlayStation Plus can save up to 30% on a 12-month membership plan.

Current members can get 25% off PlayStation Plus Extra, or save 30% off Playstation Plus Deluxe for the remainder of their membership when they upgrade their memberships between May 29-June 9.** Additionally, all PlayStation Plus members can get 15% off content from Sony Pictures Core starting May 29 through June 12. You can also check the Sony Pictures Core app*** to find additional offers during Days of Play.***

PlayStation Store Offers

PlayStation Store is joining the Days of Play celebrations with a dedicated promotion! Starting today, May 29 for a limited time players can enjoy discounts on a massive range of titles.

That includes 25% off Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, 25% off Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, 25% off WWE 2K24 and 55% off Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. 

There’s so many games included, we can’t fit them all here. You can get a preview of just some of the titles that will be included in the promo here. Check out PlayStation Store for local pricing. 

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Wager Against Witches in Poker RPG “All In Abyss: Judge The Fake” Coming to PC in 2024

From the incredible minds behind Octopath Traveler and NEEDY Streamer Overload

TOKYO — May 28th, 2024 — All In Abyss: Judge The Fake, the Texas Hold’em adventure RPG developed by WSS Playground and published by Alliance Arts, goes all-in on development, coming to PC via Steam in 2024 as revealed during INDIE Live Expo.

For Asuha, the self-proclaimed gambling genius, Chinchirorin, Mahjong, and Pachinko have become too easy to enjoy…but what about Texas Hold’em? While seeking a new challenge, she stumbles upon a secret gambling district where wicked witches use their powers to tilt the odds in their favor. 

Can a poker prodigy topple a gambling town full of devious dealers? After suffering her first-ever defeat at the unscrupulous hand of Uru Kanmino and hitting rock bottom, she sets her sights on rising to the top of this new realm. Engage in one-on-one high-stakes Hold’em and confidently up the ante with a repertoire of special skills, abilities, and items to force rivals into bankruptcy.

Know when to hold ’em and when to fold ’em with Asuha’s special vision powers to gain the upper hand. Assess the stakes, then stack the deck and call bluffs or go all-in when the stars align.

Unveil the tactical trickery behind the witches’ house advantage by exploring the gambling district between tournaments. Search for clues to learn the truth behind their tricks, then turn the tables and hit the ultimate jackpot by exposing their fraud and achieving victory.

All In Abyss: Judge The Fake arrives on PC via Steam in 2024 with language options in English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Korean. For more information, please visit the official WSS Playground website, and visit WSS Playground on Twitter.

About WSS Playground

Founded in October 2019, WSS Playground is a development studio that takes “play” seriously, with notable titles in their portfolio including The Great Vilianness: Strategy of Lily, DRAINUS, EDEN.schemata();, Touhou Luna Nights, and NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD.

Dance for Love Amidst Lunacy in “Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis” on PC in 2024

‘Needy Streamer Overload’ developers reveal latest title

TOKYO — May 28th, 2024 — Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis, the psychological rhythm adventure from publisher and developer WSS playground, delivers mind-bending beats on PC via Steam in 2024.

What happens when a young hikikomori girl overloads on too much Denpa music? Qtie’s hyperpop obsession causes severe brain rot and hallucinations in the form of a fake social media love story with Yunyun, her favorite imaginary online follower…or is she real? 

Dance to delusional Denpa beats in a rhythm-based adventure (headphones recommended!), and anonymously announce Qtie’s love for Yunyun in the form of love letter posts across the internet. Tap on beat to dozens of hits, like “It’s a cherry kissing explosion” by KOTOKO.

While Qtie’s Yunyun Psychosis brings her joy, the propagation of copypasta has unexpected catastrophic, world-altering consequences. Unravel the truth of Yunyun’s existence — will Qtie escape her romance-filled imagination? Is one person’s shot at love worth the destruction of the world? 

Explore themes of depression and isolation amidst a vibrant neon hand-drawn digital world accentuated with modern animation. This vivid representation of social anxieties induced by online interactions speaks truth to the realities of the modern social media landscape. Help Qtie and Yunyun find peace of mind across multiple endings, all to the tune of catchy Denpa beats.

Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis will arrive on PC via Steam in 2024 with support for English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese languages. To learn more and stay up to date, wishlist Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis, and visit WSS playground’s official website and follow them on X.

About WSS Playground

is a Japanese indie game label that believes “play” is one of humankind’s most serious endeavors. As a company, they aim to maximize the potential of individual creators by handling game production alongside an array of services including marketing, media planning, and design consulting. Responsible for other works including NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD and Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth.

About Alliance Arts Inc.

Alliance Arts is a new Tokyo-based publishing company committed to the creation of captivating games, and behind titles including The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily, Touhou Dungeon Maker: The labyrinth of heart, and Marisa of Liartop Mountain.

Tackle Teen Trauma in Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo, a Surreal Mystery Adventure Now in Development for PC 

TOKYO — May 28th, 2024 — Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo, the story-rich puzzle adventure debut title from developer Dank Hearts, breaks through the noise to announce its development for PC via Steam, as revealed during INDIE Live Expo 2024.

Six teenagers awaken in “Noise Scramble City”, a downtown labyrinth mirroring their internal traumas. How did they arrive here? How do they return home? Unravel each character’s individual mysteries, and explore the enigmatic alternate reality around them in a story-rich narrative journey. 

With the cause (or culprit, perhaps?) responsible for the teens’ arrival cloaked in a cloud of amnesia, seek the clues hidden in the dark recesses of every hallucination. Scour the environment for memory fragments camouflaged in plain sight throughout the city limits. Search for answers in a blighted, topsy-turvy Tokyo-esque world, from graffiti-coated underground sewers to haunted, marionette-filled classrooms.

Help each protagonist face physical expressions of their tumultuous pasts. Navigate Zena’s stubbornness, Hozukis’ jealousy, Honoka’s paranoia, Kaito’s low self-esteem, Hiyori’s vanity, and Soto’s codependence to find the source of their troubles and escape the maze-like city once and for all. 

Shine a light on the origins of Noise Scramble City itself through interactions with the town’s maniacal feline host, the Spectre. Piece together the truth behind each teenager’s circumstances, where each conundrum solved illuminates an escape route from this mind prison. 

“In life, our own proclivities often lead to specific predicaments. Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is an abstract exploration of our own natures,” says MYU, Director of Planning, Scenario and Character Design at Dank Hearts . “There are many unexpected twists and turns in this narrative adventure, and we look forward to sharing more in the near future. Stay tuned!”

Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is now in development for PC with language support in English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese. For more information, visit the Dank Hearts official website.

About Dank Hearts

Originally a mobile-first studio with titles such as Sengoku Travelling and Travel Monsters in their portfolio, Dank Hearts Inc. (formed by the merger of Try Hearts and Dank Networks) perceives games as communication tools rather than entertainment, and aspires to use games to deepen human relationships, bring meaningful enjoyment to life, and foster a sense of community to their customers. 

RIPOUT Tears Out of Early Access on Steam Today

Team up with friends and your trusty Pet Gun to battle mutants in space and find the last bastion of humanity

AALBORG, Denmark May 28, 2024 – 3D Realms and Pet Project Games are thrilled to officially launch RIPOUT, the co-op sci-fi horror FPS, out of early access on Steam today for $19.99 after a 20% launch discount lasting until Tuesday, June 4! Explore abandoned spaceships filled with genetically engineered bioweapons created to fend off alien invaders that have instead turned on their own creators. Tackle these mutant monstrosities alone or with a squad of up to three players, tearing through enemies as you search for Sanctuary, the last bastion of humanity.

RIPOUT’s 1.0 release includes new levels and the brand-new Kill Zone objective type, as well as a variety of balancing and quality-of-life updates.

New 1.0 Features

  • Eight new levels to explore
  • New Objective Type – Kill Zone: Players must eliminate a specific number of enemies at a certain section of the level
  • Improved balancing for enemy health and damage based on player count and sector progress
  • Quality-of-life updates, including sensitivity settings for keyboard and controller, the ability to toggle ADS, and more
  • Cloud saves

In RIPOUT, you’ll encounter monstrous creatures abandoned in starships by their human creators. Traverse through claustrophobic corridors, encountering mutants that can reconfigure themselves by attaching smaller mutants to their bodies. Fight to preserve mankind and protect our species from being consumed by the sentient Cell.

Equip multiple weapons, including the trusty Pet Gun, to aid in your fight for survival as you unravel the fate of humanity. Will you find Sanctuary in time – or will you perish alongside the rest of Earth’s inhabitants?

For more info, visit the official RIPOUT website, follow the game on Twitter, and join the official Discord community.

About 3D Realms

Redefining AAA – Action, Attitude, Adrenaline, 3D Realms has rocked the world for almost 30 years by publishing unforgettable, iconic games like Duke Nukem, Terminal Velocity, Shadow Warrior, Death Rally, Max Payne, and more recently Ghostrunner, Ion Fury, Cultic, Tempest Rising, Phantom Fury and RIPOUT.

Led by industry veterans, 3D Realms is a proud member of Saber Interactive, with a mission of publishing games for grownups. Unapologetic and uncompromising, we’re not afraid of being who we are and being damn good at it – for everyone’s benefit. For more information, visit 3drealms.com.

About Pet Project Games

Pet Project Games is an indie video game company founded in January 2020. It consists of seasoned developers that have many years of experience in the gaming industry, developing multiple projects together. While working on these projects, they realized they could take the gaming experience to the next level and offer a new game. As passionate gamers and fans of classic video games, they are developing RIPOUT, their most ambitious project to date.

THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS: GRAND CROSS COMMEMORATES ITS FIVE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH NEW IN-GAME CONTENT

LOS ANGELESMay 28, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, is celebrating the five-year anniversary of The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross (7DS) with a new playable hero, limited-time events, rewards and more. 

Players can enjoy The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross’ 5th Anniversary in two parts: Eternal Sunshine (May 27 – June 10) and The New Beginning (June 10 – July 1). Various in-game events and new content will be available for the anniversary celebration, including: 

  • New Character: UR [Eternal Sun] Escanor the Indomitable has been added to the list of playable heroes. 
  • Grand Cross 5th Anniversary Festival Survey Draw: Players will have the opportunity to acquire the newly added UR [Eternal Sun] Escanor the Indomitable, who is guaranteed at 900 mileages. Additionally, several heroes who were voted as fan favorites in a recent poll will be available in this draw, including [Fire of Life] “Ultimate” Escanor, [Era’s End] Demon King Meliodas, and [Cursed Shackles] Purgatory Meliodas. 1 UR or SSR hero is guaranteed at 300 and 600 mileages. 
  • 7DS Legendary Rush Draw: Across a 14-day period, players will receive a chance for 11 consecutive draws each day (total of 154 draws). One festival hero at the UR 90 level and Tier 6 Awakening is guaranteed at 300 and 450 mileages. Players can obtain a festival hero at LR 1 level at 600 mileages. 
  • Grand Cross 5th Anniversary Check-in Event: Receive a maximum of 300 Diamonds and a total of 200 Jumping Box Tickets across a 28-day period by logging into the game. 
  • 5th Anniversary Welcome Jumping Gift Box Event: Utilize the in-game currency to earn various heroes during each phase of the event.
    • Part 1 (May 27 – July 1): [Spring Fantasy] Goddess Elizabeth, [Serpent Queller] World Serpent Jormungand, and [Guide to Valhalla] Valkyrie Megellda are available at UR 90 level and fully awakened condition. 
    • Part 2 (June 10 – July 1): [Clandestine Savior] Wanderer Thonar, [Will of the Holy Sword] Excalibur Arthur, [Ragnarok] Truth Seeker Merlin are offered at UR 90 level and fully awakened condition. 

New players joining The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross during the 5th anniversary celebration period will receive several valuable rewards, including [Holy Warrior] Traitor Meliodas, SSR Fully Awakened & Enhanced Equipment Set, upgrade materials, and 2x Diamond Reward. Players who return to the game will obtain the Guaranteed SSR Festival Hero Ticket, Full Awakening Token and upgrade materials. Additionally, new content including Chapter 30 and the story on ‘Four Knights of the Apocalypse’ has been updated. 

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross translates the storytelling and adventures of [The Seven Deadly Sins] into a highly engaging and entertaining mobile gaming experience. The game features stunning, high-resolution 3D graphics, more than 100 dramatic cutscenes, and is brought to life with the cast of the original Japanese voice actors reprising their characters.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play. For more information, please visit the game’s official website and Facebook.

Based on the manga “The Seven Deadly Sins” by Nakaba Suzuki originally serialized in the weekly SHONEN MAGAZINE published by Kodansha Ltd.

About Netmarble Corporation

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

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