Rule The Ring And Claim The Title 

Sydney, Australia, 17 May 2024. UNDISPUTED, the first major boxing game in over a decade, today revealed it will make its debut on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S – along with the full release on PC – on 11 October 2024.  

Watch the announce trailer below:

The first boxing title in over a decade, UNDISPUTED – developed by Steel City Interactive (SCI) and published by Deep Silver – will be the most authentic boxing game to date, with an unprecedented roster of over 70 licensed boxers including Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, Canelo Alvarez, Katie Taylor and Roy Jones Jr. 

The game will be available in two editions – Standard and the Deluxe WBC– with players who pre-order also receiving a free, bonus fighter in the form of Roy Jones Jr. ’93 – the year he captured the IBF middleweight championship. 

A calendar of exciting paid and free DLC including fighters, apparel and venues will keep players engaged after the game gets released. 

Key Features of UNDISPUTED: 

• Character Creator – male or female – customise your fighter from hairstyle to body weight (which determines your weight class), clothing and fighting styles
• An in-depth Career Mode enables players to build their team, negotiate contracts, train and carve their own path to becoming Undisputed
• Over 60 different punches, defensive tools and revolutionary footwork mechanics 
• 14 atmospheric fight venues – from local gyms to huge arenas 
• Dynamic damage and facial deformation  
• Expert commentary by Todd Grisham and Johnny Nelson 
• Calendar of paid and free DLC including fighters, venues and apparel 

Choose your path to glory. Make your own goals and define your own success story. Winning all the belts, including WBO, WBC, IBF and SCI? Retire with having the highest fan base and/or wealth? The choices are yours – do you have what it takes to Rule the Ring and become UNDISPUTED? 

The full release will feature a range of enhancements to what is currently available on PC Early Access; and is currently on sale with a 20% discount on Steam and will be moving to its full RRP on 30 May.  

In addition to the content in the Standard Edition, the Deluxe WBC Edition Includes: 

• The Fighters Pack: Jaime Munguia, Regis Prograis, Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez, Dmitry Bivol, Caleb Plant and Julio Cesar Chavez, along with alternative ring attire for each. 
• The Apparel Pack: Alternative ring attire for Claressa Shields, Canelo Alvarez, Oleksandr Usyk, Katie Taylor, Tyson Fury and Amir Khan. 
• The Eras Pack: Three young fighter versions – Tyson Fury ’09, Canelo Alvarez ’11 and Muhammad Ali ’64.
  • 3 Days Early Play on the digital Deluxe Edition 
  • Physical Deluxe WBC edition will also include the Official WBC Patch, as seen on the shorts of many champions. 

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About Steel City Interactive 

Sheffield-based Steel City Interactive (SCI) was founded in 2020 by Ash Habib, along with his brothers Asif and Asad. Formed around the idea of creating the first major, new boxing game in over a decade. The rapidly growing studio now employs 34 people and has partnerships with the world of boxing’s leading companies including the WBC, Ring Magazine, CompuBox, BoxRec and many other prestigious boxing organisations. During development SCI has created innovative, proprietary technology to bring the world of boxing to life like never before. 

About PLAION   

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

About Deep Silver   

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

Devolver Digital, the disruptive publishing powerhouse behind some of the world’s finest indie games, is celebrating 15 years of kicking ass and breaking hearts with the mother of all Steam publisher sales. From May 16 – May 23, gamers young and old can take advantage of obscenely generous discounts on Devolver Digital games, even the ones they promised their concerned parents that they would never buy. 

This year’s unprecedented Devolver 15th Anniversary Steam Publisher Sale features a frankly ridiculous number of games from our eclectic roster including the critically acclaimed Cult of the Lamb (40% off), award-winning creepy roguelike deck-builder Inscryption (50% off), philosophical puzzler The Talos Principle 2 (40% off), and recently released solo-developed hits Children of the Sun (20% off) and Pepper Grinder (20% off).

Thrifty gamers can also pile their baskets high with historically low discounts on classic Devolver hits such as GRIS and APE OUT (80% off), Return to Monkey Island and Wizard With a Gun (50% off), SLUDGE LIFE 2 (40% off) and Disc Room (75% off). Wizard With a Gun will also be free to try on Steam throughout the course of the promotion. 

To enhance the 15th birthday celebrations even further, a series of back-slapping blogs will pepper Devolver’s official website, taking a trip down memory lane to cover hot-button topics such as the team’s favourite t-shirts, soundtracks, trailers, websites and event spaces from over the years. Each new entry will appear on devolverdigital.com daily throughout the sale.

Devolver’s 15th Anniversary Steam Publisher Sale is just our little way of saying thanks to all the fans out there for Wishlisting our games in anticipation of Devolver’s 15th Anniversary Steam Publisher Sale.

• Sci-fi audio fiction thriller stars Andrew Lincoln, Shamier Anderson, Paterson Joseph and Rain Spencer; produced in partnership with award-winning audio production company QCODE   
• Official Trailer for “A BETTER PARADISE Volume One: An Aftermath” released today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and other platforms   
• Storytellers behind GRAND THEFT AUTO and RED DEAD REDEMPTION are also in early development on television and video game worlds in the A BETTER PARADISE universe 

SANTA MONICA, Calif — May 16, 2024 — Absurd Ventures, the entertainment company founded by Dan Houser, will make its creative debut with the original IP A BETTER PARADISE, which will premiere as a new 12-episode audio fiction series, produced in partnership with award-winning audio production company QCODE, on June 10, 2024.   

Houser was co-founder of Rockstar Games and creative director and lead writer of the Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption and Bully video game series, among others.

“A BETTER PARADISE Volume One: An Aftermath” is the first story in an expansive new universe created and written by Houser. A BETTER PARADISE is one of several original IP universes he is now developing under the Absurd Ventures banner. Lazlow Jones, Houser’s longtime colleague in world-building and storytelling, is the series director.   

The audio drama series features acclaimed actors Andrew Lincoln (THE WALKING DEAD), Shamier Anderson (JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4), Paterson Joseph (WONKA), and Rain Spencer (THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY), among others.  

In addition to launching Volume One of the A BETTER PARADISE audio series, Houser, Lazlow, and the Absurd Ventures team are in various stages of development on multiple projects set in the A BETTER PARADISE universe, including additional audio fiction seasons, as well as television and video game titles.
 
Set in the near future, “A BETTER PARADISE Volume One: An Aftermath” tells the story of the ill-fated development of an ambitious but addictive digital game-world project led by inventor and psychologist Dr. Mark Tyburn. As the advanced software they developed began delivering unexpected and disturbing results, the team fell apart under strange circumstances and the project was abandoned. The game world and super-intelligence within were discarded, left dormant and undiscovered. Until now.   

“A BETTER PARADISE Volume One: An Aftermath” is set to premiere June 10 on all major podcast platforms, with new episodes to be released weekly throughout the summer.    

QUOTES

Dan Houser, Absurd Ventures Founder and CEO:  

“I have always loved the intimate experience of audiobooks, radio and podcast dramas. Audio fiction feels like a really compelling way to tell the story of the A BETTER PARADISE universe and the characters within it.” 

Rob Herting, QCODE CEO:

“We are incredibly excited to be a production partner to Dan and the Absurd Ventures team, who bring a completely unique voice to the audio fiction medium. Their record in storytelling is legendary, and they have created a universe and a series that lives up to that high standard.” 

Today, Absurd Ventures has released an official trailer on all major audio platforms, as well as a visual trailer and brief cast reveal video on their social media channels, offering a first listen and glimpse into this terrifying new world. Listeners can follow A BETTER PARADISE now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and other podcast platforms to be notified when the series launches and to never miss an episode. 

About Absurd Ventures:

Absurd Ventures is an entertainment company creating new IP across all platforms and for all formats. Absurd Ventures is building narrative worlds, creating characters, and writing stories for a variety of genres, without regard to medium, to be produced for live-action and animation; video games and other interactive content; books, graphic novels, and scripted podcasts. 

About QCODE:  

QCODE, a premium content studio and leading podcast network, was launched in 2019 by former Creative Artists Agency agent Rob Herting. With chart-topping, fan-favorite, critically acclaimed series, QCODE has quickly become the leading destination for immersive storytelling in the podcast space. Hit series include the iHeart Podcast and Webby Award winning “Blackout” (starring Academy Award winner Rami Malek); Ambie Award winning series “Dirty Diana” (starring Demi Moore); Ambie Award winning “The Left, Right Game” (starring Tessa Thompson); Ambie Award nominated “Hank the Cowdog” (starring Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey) amongst many others. 

Universal Pinball: TV Classics, Pacific Rim Pinball and Super League Football headline the spring line-up

SAN FRANCISCO – May 16, 2024 – Zen Studios is thrilled to release five new tables and a gallery of new features to Pinball FX today, bringing the game its biggest update yet! Universal Pinball: TV Classics, Pacific Rim Pinball, and Super League Football are available today on PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Pacific Rim Pinball Trailer:

Universal Pinball: TV Classics Trailer:

Super League Football Trailer:

Today’s new tables include: 

• Universal Pinball: TV Classics: Classic television shows from the small screen to the tips of your flipper fingers. Zen Studios has teamed up with Universal Products & Experiences to release three instant classics – Knight Rider Pinball, Xena: Warrior Princess Pinball, and Battlestar Galactica Pinball – to Pinball FX today for $14.99.
• Pacific Rim Pinball: Go big or go extinct. Prime your senses for a neural handshake and step into the cockpit of a Jaeger. It is on you to cancel the apocalypse! Pacific Rim Pinball is available today for $5.49.
• Super League Football: Zen Studios F.C. is ready for victory! Guide your team of players sporting developer likenesses. Reach the Golden Goal Wizard Mode and shoot for stellar scores. Download the table for free until May 23 (June 15 on Steam and the Epic Games Store), and it’s yours to keep forever! The table will be available for $2.99 after the free period.

Building on player feedback, today’s update introduces several quality-of-life improvements to elevate the platform to new heights:

• Notification System: Keep in touch with events on the Home screen. If a friend beats your score, if a tournament you played finished, if you have a trophy to claim, you’ll be in the loop.
• XP System: Earn XP for gameplay activities to advance your level and earn titles! If you already have rewards from table progression on a table, you’ll still be awarded XP after a play session.
• Freshen up your space with new optional Pinhall & Music!
• Even more UI changes. We have moved some stuff around for easier accessibility, more clarity, and a better feel.
• New look and branding make store pages and online presence fresh and current.

Pinball FX‘s biggest update is available today on PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

About Zen Studios

Zen Studios is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for all major digital game platforms. Recognized as one of the premier gaming studios in the world, Zen has worked with some of the most iconic entertainment studios, including Lucasfilm, Marvel Entertainment, NBC Universal, and FOX Digital Entertainment.

Zen’s Pinball FX franchise has defined video game pinball excellence since 2007, and critically acclaimed titles like Circus Electrique and Operencia: The Stolen Sun have proven their devotion to creating captivating RPGs. Zen Studios joined the Embracer Group in November 2020. For more information on Zen’s library of titles, visit zenstudios.com.

About Legendary Entertainment

Legendary Entertainment is a leading media company with film (Legendary Pictures), television and digital (Legendary Television and Digital Media) and comics (Legendary Comics) divisions dedicated to owning, producing and delivering content to worldwide audiences. Legendary has built a library of marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted brand which consistently delivers high-quality, commercial entertainment including some of the world’s most popular intellectual property. In aggregate, Legendary Pictures-associated productions have realized grosses of nearly $20 billion worldwide at the box office. To learn more visit: www.legendary.com.

About Knight Rider

David Hasselhoff stars as Michael Knight in his breakout role as a crime fighter who awakens from a serious injury with a new identity. In the series premiere, Las Vegas police detective Michael Arthur Long is shot in the face and left for dead before being rescued by dying millionaire Wilton Knight, the chairman of Knight Industries and creator of the public justice organization, the Foundation for Law and Government (FLAG). Wilton makes Michael the primary agent for FLAG, giving him a new identity via plastic surgery and the name Michael Knight, plus an arsenal of equipment to continue his crime-fighting work. Principle among this equipment is the Knight Industries Two Thousand, or K.I.T.T. (voiced by William Daniels), a heavily modified, highly advanced and artificially intelligent robotic automobile with the ability to talk, fire weapons and travel at high speed. Michael and K.I.T.T. work together to take down criminals who operate above the law.

About Xena: Warrior Princess

Make way for one of the fiercest and most dynamic woman warriors to ever grace the TV screen. Lucy Lawless is Xena: a smart, tough, and fearless fighter who travels the dangerous roads of Ancient Greece defending the innocent from the forces of darkness and seeking redemption for her cruel misdeeds of the past. Along for the adventures is her devoted friend Gabrielle (Renée O’Connor), a compassionate girl who hopes to be a warrior one day, and other legendary figures, including the formidable Hercules (guest star Kevin Sorbo). Combining impressive displays of mythology, fantasy, and martial arts, Xena: Warrior Princess is an iconic show that set the bar for all female action heroes.

About Battlestar Galactica

In the deepest reaches of space, the fight to save all human life from extinction has begun in this science-fiction adventure that launched the Battlestar Galactica phenomenon. Hopeful for lasting peace following centuries of intense warfare, the Twelve Colonies gather to sign a treaty with their dreaded enemies, the Cylons. But after an act of treachery on the eve of the ceremony, the Cylons launch a devastating surprise attack, destroying the Colonies’ home planets and most of their military strength. A lone flagship battlestar, the Galactica, remains to aid the surviving colonists on their epic journey for a new home to a far-off legendary planet—Earth. They must survive the pursuing Cylons in a series of epic battles that will determine the fate of the human race in this action-packed classic.

About Universal Products & Experiences

Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal’s iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company’s extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, as well as engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and third party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E’s lines of business include Consumer Products and Games, along with Theme Parks Merchandise & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. More information is available at universalproductsexperiences.com.

About Embracer Group

Embracer Group is a global Group of creative and entrepreneurial businesses in PC, console, mobile and board games and other related media. The Group has an extensive catalog of over 900 owned or controlled franchises. With its head office based in Karlstad, Sweden, Embracer Group has a global presence through its eleven operative groups: THQ Nordic, PLAION, Coffee Stain, Amplifier Game Invest, DECA Games, Gearbox Entertainment, Easybrain, Asmodee, Dark Horse, Freemode and Crystal Dynamics – Eidos. The Group has 111 internal game development studios and is engaging more than 12,000 employees in more than 40 countries.

Embracer Group’s shares are publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker EMBRAC B.

LOS ANGELES – May 16, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has launched a new update for SEVEN KNIGHTS IDL ADVENTURE. Players can now obtain two new legendary heroes and enjoy several new in-game events and content.

The latest additions to the roster of playable Legendary heroes are Vanessa and Giparang. Vanessa, a ranged-type hero, is known for her Sand Storm active skill that inflicts damage over time in the area around the target and creates a special territory that greatly decreases the target’s attack and movement speeds. Vanessa’s critical attack decreases her skill cooldown when activated and grants a buff to increase the critical hit rate of all allies. 

Giparang is another ranged-type Legendary hero whose skill deals great damage to a target and grants a buff to increase his weakness attack rate. Additionally, Giparang can be revived for one time when defeated. His critical attack grants the stun debuff to multiple enemies, and the final damage increases when he attacks enemies inflicted with the stun debuff. Players can obtain Giparang through Giparang Challenger Pass through May 29.

Blacksmith’s Challenge is newly added mini game and is available through May 29.A weapon can be enhanced, remain the same, or be destroyed according to set rates.. Players can receive a certain amount of Event Shop currency from this mini-game, and exchange it for various in-game items such as Legendary Hero Summon Tickets, Dish Baskets, and Pet Summon Tickets.

Additionally, users can experience brand-new content including the introduction of stages 15,201 to 16,000 and the new Hero Equipment system. Players can unlock additional equipment stats, while each hero’s exclusive equipment can be obtained from Sealed Equipment Chests in the Equipment Dungeon.

Based on their flagship franchise and the successor to the original Seven Knights game, SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE has been reimagined as an idle RPG. Developed with low capacity and low specification devices in mind with a guiding principle of easy playability, players will experience an expanded storyline with previously untold episodes of the original Seven Knights heroes. Collect and nurture returning fan favorites who have been reborn as cute SD characters. 

As an official continuation of Seven Knights, a game enjoyed by 60 million players globally, SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE will be an exciting addition for fans looking to learn more and interact with their favorite heroes with a low time investment.

For more information on SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE, please be sure to stay tuned to the official brand website for future updates. The game will introduce many more heroes and modes in the coming months.

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.

• The French Tennis Federation is pleased to announce the new edition of 2024 Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault, with the Final Stage scheduled on May 25th.
• Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault competition is played on Tennis Clash, the popular mobile game exceeding 150 million downloads and published by Wildlife Studios, recently stood out by being among the selected games for the Olympics Esport Series in 2023. 
• For the first time, a wild card is granted to a former professional tennis champion: Gilles Simon. After casting on the tournament last year, the former ATP number 6 and Davis Cup winner decided to swap his racket for a smartphone to challenge the best international players!
• The Open Qualifiers gathered over 547,000 players on Tennis Clash, across 215 territories with 7,690,642 matches played, making Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault 2024 one of the largest competitions in mobile gaming and the sports world. 
• The 8 qualified players are now known and will compete, for the first time in public, on Saturday, May 25, 2024, in a brand new exceptional place: the auditorium of Roland-Garros. 
• The 5,000€ Prize Pool for Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault is split between the winner and the runner-up.

Paris, France – 2024 May, 16th – The world’s largest eTennis tournament returns this year with its 2024 edition. Proud of the growing appetite in the past editions, the French Tennis Federation (FFT) confirms once again its willingness to elevate esports in the tennis world to reach the biggest competitive stage level. The four Open Qualifiers are now closed, the eight qualified players will meet on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Roland-Garros to compete for the World champion title.

With over 547,000 players participating in the Open Qualifiers from 215 territories, the 2024 edition had already made Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault one of the largest competitions in mobile gaming and the sports world. For the past 2 years, the tournament has been held on the mobile game Tennis Clash, whose success is now undeniable with over 150 million downloads and 5 million monthly active users.
Besides, this title developed by Wildlife Studios recently stood out by being among the selected games for the Olympics Esport Series in 2023; a new recognition matching with the growing development of virtual sports. Aware of this evolution, Roland-Garros continues to establish itself as a leading player in this field, inspiring the three other Grand Slams tournaments to offer their own virtual competition on Tennis Clash. The synergy between the game and the Parisian Grand Slam intensifies even more each year with the reproduction of the Philippe-Chatrier court and the exclusive Roland-Garros outfits created specifically for the 2024 edition.

On May 25th, 2024, eight competitors will face off during the Final Stage at Roland-Garros to claim the champion’s title! The two finalists will share the 5,000€ prize pool. William “Fozzy” Foster, winner of the last two editions, will defend his title against the four challengers from the Open Qualifiers and against the top female player from the first one. The last two spots are reserved for Wildcards: the first awarded to the best player from Handigamers association and the second given to Gilles Simon. After casting the 2023 Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault, the former ATP world number 6, Davis Cup winner and recently joined Daniil Medvedev’s team, makes history by becoming the first professional tennis player to take part in an esport Final Stage, bringing together those two worlds. 

The following 8 qualified players will first experience exclusive support with GameWard, an esport club offering one of the best performance ecosystems in France, before they meet for the Final Stage to determine the champion of this 2024 edition : 

• William Foster “Ƒøƶƶу” (UK) – Back-to-back champion.
• Gilles Simon (FR) – Wild card n°1, former top 6 in the world and newly appointed coach of Daniil Medvedev.
• Tony Pilarski “Ivar” (FR) – Wild card n°2, best player of the Handigamers association.
• Adjua Boucher “RenaPower” (USA) – Best player of the first Open Qualifier.
• He ShengHao “Kafe” (CHN) – Finalist 2023 and silver medalist at the Olympic Esport Series 2023.
• Alessandro Bianco “ΔLEX” (IT) – Winner of the second Open Qualifier.
• Marc Antoine “MarcAntony” (QUE) – Winner of the third Open Qualifier
• Hizir Balkanci “Hizir” (TUR) – Winner of the Grand Tour (qualifier reserved for the top players of Tennis Clash)

This year, the audience will be able to experience the competition on-site at Roland-Garros in addition to the Twitch livestream for those who cannot attend. Hosted by exceptional casters on the Samuel Etienne’s Twitch channel, a famous french TV host, and supported by its new title partner Renault and official partner Mastercard, the show will combine the intensity of the matches with highlights around tennis, surrounded by prestigious guests.

For the first time, the Final Stage of Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault will take place at the heart of the brand new auditorium of Roland-Garros.

Just inaugurated, this venue designed to host prestigious events throughout the year will open its doors to the public, for the first time ever, during the Final Stage of the world’s largest eTennis tournament. With a capacity of over 350 spectators and the players on stage, the event reaches a new level worthy of the biggest esports stages, allowing fans to share their passion and experience an intensity like never before.

Through its support to Handigamers, a French association providing disabled people with assistance to keep playing video games, and its reserved spot for the top female talent, Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault reaffirms its commitment to be the most inclusive eTennis tournament. Moreover, the FFT will convert the points scored during the 31 matches of the Final Stage into a donation to Handigamers, contributing €15 per point.

About Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault

Launched in 2018, Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault is the world’s largest and most inclusive eTennis tournament. The competition offers four open Qualifying tournaments accessible for free directly through the Tennis Clash application. The Final Stage brings together eight players ; the four qualifiers will face the defending champion, the top female player from the first Open Qualifier, and the two wild cards for Gilles Simon and Handigamers’ player. It will take place at Roland-Garros on Saturday May 25th. Since 2022, the competition has been played on the most popular mobile tennis video game, Tennis Clash, published by Wildlife Studios. With this new format, Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault strengthens its position as a leader on the global eTennis scale.

Tear into hordes of enemies alone or with friends with new levels, challenges and more!

AALBORG, Denmark – May 16, 2024 – 3D Realms and Pet Project Games are thrilled to announce that RIPOUT, the co-op sci-fi horror FPS, will exit Steam Early Access for PC on May 28, 2024! Traverse (not-so) abandoned spaceships filled with terrifyingly deadly monstrosities. Take down these mutant horrors alone or with a squad of up to three, tearing through enemies as you search for Sanctuary, the last bastion of humanity.

As you sweep the forbidding hallways of derelict starships, you’ll encounter genetically altered beings that can attach smaller mutants to their bodies. Luckily, you can harness the power of your enemies with the Pet Gun, using their own biotech to tear through the most formidable defenses!

Equip multiple weapons and abilities as you embark on a dangerous journey through space unraveling the fate of humanity. Will you find Sanctuary in time – or will you perish alongside the rest of Earth’s inhabitants?

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 for players to explore
• New Objective Type – Kill Zone: A new objective where 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

For more on RIPOUT, 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.

Mirror’s Edge meets Fall Guys in the Ultimate Competitive Parkour Showdown on PC, new Supermoves demo will be available from June 10th Makea Games announces collaboration with Finnish Musician Olli Heino to score the Supermoves soundtrack

Tampere, Finland, 16th May 2024: Get ready to challenge your limits and unleash your inner parkour master – Makea Games today announce a new playable demo for Supermoves! The demo will be available from June 10th, starting with its debut at Steam Next Fest. In addition, the studio is also proud to announce their partnership with Finnish musician Olli Heino who has composed an original soundtrack for the game. 

The ultimate action sports experience, Supermoves throws players into a thrilling world of freerunning with eight exhilarating game modes for an unforgettable multiplayer party. Go head-to-head with up to 40 players in heart-stopping races and last-man-standing battles, such as Sprints, Circuits, avoiding the Rising Tide and clashing in the explosive PvP Bomb Tag – all with a parkour twist.

You can chain any game mode together into a playlist-based Royale or Tournament. Gain a competitive edge by honing your skills in the single-player Career Mode to become the supreme freerunning champion! 

Beyond the thrilling race action, ignite your creativity with the Makea Editor. This intuitive feature empowers players of all skill levels to become game creators, building anything from pulse-pounding races to chill hangout spots. Choose from a diverse selection of eight game modes and multiple environments to seamlessly integrate them into your level and create your own competitions. Publish your creations to the ever-expanding Supermoves universe, a vibrant online hub showcasing player-created content for the whole community to experience.

From the adrenaline-fueled excitement of competition to the creative sandbox of the Makea Editor, Supermoves fully immerses players into the game world through the entrancing music of Finnish musician Olli Heino and engaging sound design by Red Stage Entertainment. Olli Heino’s original score blends rhythm, rock and synth to create a captivating and ambient gaming experience. 

The soundtrack will be available as part of the Deluxe Edition upon launch.  

Of this collaboration Tomi Toikka CEO & Creative Director at Makea Games commented: “Music is a vital part of the parkour experience in Supermoves. With Olli, we managed to find an extraordinary partner who not only deeply understood our vision for the game, but is helping us elevate it throughout the experience with unique music that adapts to every situation in the game.”

Olli Heino added “The opportunity to work in collaboration with Makea Games has been an incredible experience for me. I’m proud and very happy to have been part of the team’s strong and unrelenting vision in creating a thrilling and unique game that is Supermoves.” 

Key Game Features: 

• Freerun Your Way: Master immersive first and third-person parkour mechanics. Grind rails, leap from trampolines, wall run, trapeze and pull off epic flips in a playground of acrobatic possibilities.
• Massive 40 Player Online Mayhem: Face off against dozens of players in pulse-pounding online matches across eight thrilling game modes across an endless supply of developer and player-created levels. 
• Eight Thrilling Game Modes: Brave the ever-growing danger zone in Rising Tide, conquer classic Sprint and Circuit races, or evade the explosive dodgeball in Bomb Tag.  Challenge players to ‘collect them all’ in Loot or showcase your masterful skills in the fan-favorite Obstacle Course. Combine all modes in an epic Battle Royale or a thrilling Tournament to become the ultimate champion.  
• Become the Freerunning Champion: Embark on a single-player Career Mode with classic goal levels, races, and tournaments. Rise from local gyms to breathtaking rooftops in a nostalgic journey that will test your skills to the limit.
• Build Your Parkour Dreams: The intuitive Makea Editor allows you to easily craft your own parkour playgrounds, races, or chill hangout spots. Remix any level or create your own for any game mode and publish for the whole community to play. The possibilities are limitless.

To get a taste of the action and join the growing community already crushing leaderboards ahead of the demo release, players have just over a week left to request access to the exclusive Supermoves playtest on Steam which ends on May 24th. 

The new Supermoves demo will be available via Steam from June 10th following its debut at Steam Next Fest.  

It’s not just a game, it’s a movement… Never stop running! 

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About Makea Games 

Founded in 2022 in Tampere, Finland, Makea Games is a game development studio built on the foundation of UGC (user-generated content), social play, and empowering players. Their core mission is to provide players with the ability to create anything they can dream of, piece by piece within their games, sparking imaginations and unleashing creativity. 

This is achieved by offering intuitive tools and fostering a collaborative online community, essentially giving players an online sandbox to build their dream games in. Makea Games titles themselves are testaments to the potential of their creation tools, being both fun and engaging games while showcasing what players can achieve. Believing in the power of community, Makea Games invites enthusiastic gamers to join their Discord server to playtest, develop games together, and be part of the creative process. 

Makea Game’s current project, Supermoves, the ultimate parkour showdown, is due to release on PC via Steam in 2024. 

About Olli Heino

Olli Heino is a music composer/producer, musician and sound designer based in Tampere, Finland. His 20-year experience spans clients work, solo-material and the band Ember Falls. Founding Pale Bloom Audio in 2023, Olli is passionate about storytelling through music, sound and the possibilities of adaptive music. On a mission to showcase the power of adaptive music in games, Olli works with indie developers through music design, composition, and production.  

The long-awaited followup to 2064: Read Only Memories is finally available to download to your cerebral cortex

Check out our review for Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER here!

VANCOUVER, Canada — May 16 2024 — This is not a drill – indie publisher Chorus Worldwide and developer MidBoss are delighted to announce (after much delay) that retro cyberpunk mystery adventure Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER is available today for PC via Steam, PlayStation®5, Xbox One (X/S Compatible) and Nintendo Switch™.

Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER – Launch Trailer

“Just” five years after its initial announcement, the long-awaited followup to the critically acclaimed 2064: Read Only Memories will finally bring fans back to the vibrant streets of Neo-San Francisco filtered through a 16-bit lens. Boasting an all-new story, Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER introduces fans to a new cast of characters… as well as some returning favourites! 

Join ES88, a young esper, as she works to uncover a dark secret lurking in Neo-San 

Francisco. Employed by MINERVA, a powerful organization specializing in information science, neurotechnology, and extrasensory phenomena, ES88 has been tasked with tracking down the mysterious psychic entity known as Golden Butterfly, who has been hiding in and fragmenting the memories of Neo-San Francisco’s citizens. Who are they? Why are they doing this? And how will you stop them?

Your ticket to Neo-San Francisco is available on PC via Steam, PlayStation®5, Xbox One (S/X Compatible) and Nintendo Switch™ for $14.99 / €14.79 / £12.79. 

Additionally, Chorus Worldwide and MidBoss are offering a Complete Edition Bundle on Steam, which includes not just a copy of Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER, but also the following additional items:

Visual Works: To showcase the artwork in NEURODIVER, “Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER Visual Works” dives into concepts, designs, key art, animation frames, and much more from the game. Compiled by MidBoss’ creative director and lead artist, John “JJSignal” James, this collection is a must-have for fans curious about peeking behind the scenes at the visuals that would eventually paint the pixelated world of Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER!

Original Game Soundtrack: Dive into the bright, glossy and rich tones of Neo-San Francisco with 22 original tracks composed by Ken “coda” Snyder. Let the silicon streets of the city come to life in your ears as each song sets the hearts of classic Yamaha FM chips on FIRE! Long live the power of FM synthesis!

Instruction Manual: Step back into the golden era of gaming when every game came with a manual! This Digital Game Manual doesn’t just show you how to play the game, but provides beautiful and detailed info about the world of Neo-San Francisco in 2070. Learn about the mysterious MINERVA, meet ES88 and her friends and colleagues, and reunite with old friends like Turing.

And as an added bonus to celebrate NEURODIVER’s long-awaited launch, we’re delighted to reveal that the game is currently available at a special 10% discount – but hurry, the discount ends on May 22nd!

Physical Editions

And if a digital trip to the cyberpunk world of NEURODIVER doesn’t quite cut it for you, why not get your hands on a physical copy of the game – available on October 29 , courtesy of the good people at Serenity Forge?

Standard Edition

The standard edition includes a physical copy of the game for PlayStation®5 or Nintendo Switch™, an illustrated inner cover sheet, a soundtrack download card, and an instruction manual that will come in handy for aspiring espers.

Collector’s Edition

The collector’s edition comes in a large Collector’s Edition box and includes everything in the standard edition, plus a full-size artbook, prismatic sticker sheet, double-sided acrylic charm, and a unique plushie featuring the Neurodiver itself!

About Chorus Worldwide

Chorus Worldwide is a global publisher composed of gaming veterans with experience at world-renowned companies including Microsoft, Grasshopper Manufacture, and Electronic Arts. Originally created to guide indie developers into the rapidly growing Asian markets, Chorus now works with talented developers across the world, including Argentina, Indonesia, and Malaysia, to launch games globally, finding huge success in titles like the acclaimed Coffee Talk, and the Asian releases of The Room and The Room Two.

About MidBoss

Based out of San Francisco (although not the Neo kind), MidBoss aims to make the world better, safer and more inclusive for marginalized people, especially those across the gender and sexuality spectrum, by creating cool experiences through games and other forms of media which diversify representation, as well as becoming a platform for queer content around the world.

Roll into physics-based summer fun with friends across a variety of outrageous local multiplayer and solo game modes, coming May 31 to Xbox Series X|S!

AMSTELVEEN, Netherlands – May 16, 2024 – Wanna beat the summertime heat? Then grab some friends and dive into Pool Party, out today for $19.99 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC. The game will also arrive on Xbox Series X|S on May 31. Developed by Lakeview Games and published by Mindscape, Pool Party is a laugh-out-loud, local multiplayer arcade game where up to four players can go head-to-head in chaotic, physics-based, sports and brawl game modes.

Jump into a wave of fun at the Pool Party resort! Battle with friends or solo across a variety of wacky and competitive game modes, including Pool, Idol, Sumo, Free-for-All and more.

These pool balls aren’t just adorable – they’re also surprisingly agile, reaching ridiculous speeds as they roll and bounce around the arena! You’ll be amazed by the sheer power of a perfectly aimed kick, propelling a rival ball all over the place. So what are you waiting for? Gather your friends, grab a cue, and duke it out in chaotic physics-based party games in Pool Party!

Key Features

• Enjoy chaotic physics-based sports and brawl games
• Battle on your own or with up to four players in local multiplayer
• Add bots to fill out teams and practice your skills
• Master a variety of game modes like Pool, Idol, Sumo and Free-for-All
• Easy to learn, hard to master – anyone can join the fun!

Pool Party is available today on the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, and Steam! Pool Party will be available on Xbox Series X|S on May 31.

The physical edition of Pool Party for Nintendo Switch (code in box) and PlayStation 5 is out now in Europe. The North American release is coming on June 14.

For those who can’t get enough of a good time, Pool Party is also heading to TwitchCon Europe! Mindscape is bringing the game to Rotterdam from June 29-30 in the Indie Game Zone, Booth 2206-IND.

About Mindscape

Established in 1991, Mindscape has been at the forefront of the development, marketing, publishing, and distribution of video games for over 30 years, capturing the minds and imagination of millions of gamers around the world, from children to adults. Mindscape is best known for distributing big brands such as The Smurfs, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Bluey, Five Nights at Freddy’s, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 and Story of Seasons, and publishing and developing games like the Windstorm-games, Pool Party, Speed 3: Grand Prix, Prince of Persia 3D, Myst, Riven, Life in Willowdale: Farm Adventures, Games Advent Calendar, and Unpetrified. In the coming years, Mindscape will deliver more fun and accessible games. For more information, visit www.mindscape.com. Mindscape® and the Mindscape® logo are registered trademarks of Elementalz B.V. and its affiliates. © 2024 All rights reserved.

About Lakeview Games

Founded in 2021, Lakeview is an innovative game development studio located in Geneva, Switzerland. Their goal is to create entertaining and captivating experiences for all kinds of players. With their first title, they want to bring people together and express their love for the party game genre. © 2024 All rights reserved.