Developer and publisher Tripwire Interactive is celebrating the 15th anniversary for their flagship franchise Killing Floor, first released as a stand-alone game on May 14, 2009 for Windows PC. Originally conceived of by a team of modders, the Killing Floor franchise has horrified and entertained more than 30+ million players world-wide, delivering over a decade and a half of guns, gore, and co-op mayhem to gamers on PC and consoles and will continue that tradition with Killing Floor 3, the highly anticipated next installment announced in 2023. To commemorate the occasion Tripwire Interactive is peeling back the curtain and letting the insides show with the release of the first in a series of Killing Floor 3 Developer Diary videos. The first video drills into the bloody history and legacy of the franchise, and how the studio is  returning to its horror roots with the upcoming sequel.

Watch the first Killing Floor 3 Developer Diary below:

After more than eight years of industry-leading live game support, including more than 25 free content updates for Killing Floor 2, Tripwire has announced the end of active support for the title with no future content planned as the studio focuses development efforts and resources on the upcoming Killing Floor 3. The end of active support doesn’t mean the end of Killing Floor 2, as Tripwire will keep the game’s backend servers and online features active and maintained so players can continue to hone their zed-killing skills, and share their exploits and achievements with their fellow community members for years to come.

As part of the 15 year franchise anniversary celebrations, Killing Floor 2 is currently free-to-play from May 16-20 on Steam PC, the PlayStation®4 system (playable on PlayStation®5), and the Xbox One family of devices (playable on Xbox Series X|S), and is on sale on all storefronts including the Epic Games Store. Fans can check the official Killing Floor social channels for specifics on these special anniversary, limited time discounts which are the deepest in Killing Floor 2 history – including 95% off the base game! All progress made and rewards earned during this free weekend are carried over to full accounts following purchase, including Perk levels and weapon unlocks.

The Battle Begins with Nightfall in Killing Floor 3

Killing Floor 3 is the next installment in the legendary co-op action/horror FPS series. The year is 2091, 70 years after the events in Killing Floor 2, and megacorp Horzine has produced the ultimate army: an obedient horde of bio-engineered monstrosities called Zeds. Now, the only thing standing between these infernal creations and the future of humanity is the rebel rogue group known as Nightfall. This intense first-person shooter puts players in the role of a Nightfall specialist, joining forces with up to five teammates as they battle through a war-ravaged, dystopian future, surviving unrelenting waves of Zeds, unlocking new skills, and building the ultimate arsenal.

Developed and published by Tripwire Interactive, Killing Floor 3 is currently in development for PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), the PlayStation®5 system, and the Xbox Series X|S console system, and is now available for wishlisting on all storefronts. Additional product information will be released at a later date.

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Building on its successes of “SOUL COVENANT” and “X8” Thirdverse now offers comprehensive services to navigate the unique Japanese market, including localization, media management, and influencer partnerships

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – May 16, 2024 – Thirdverse, Co., Ltd a leading VR development studio and publisher, today announced its new Japan Publishing Support Services, tailored specifically for international VR game publishers aiming to enter the lucrative Japanese market. This service follows the recent triumph of “SOUL COVENANT,” which topped the PSVR2 Store sales in Japan, demonstrating Thirdverse’s unparalleled expertise in navigating the unique and challenging Japanese gaming landscape.
 
Thirdverse’s Japan Publishing Support Service offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to maximize the reach and impact of VR games in Japan:

• Community Management: Including Discord operations, user support, campaign planning, translation of game updates, and live community broadcasts.
• Japan Media Management: Handling major social media platforms in Japanese, collaborates with key media, and creates impactful press releases and campaigns.
• Influencer Marketing: Engaging with top content creators to craft campaigns that resonate with Japanese audiences.
• Online Advertising: Executing targeted social media advertising campaigns across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok, and collaborates with Japanese local game media.
• Merchandising: Managing the production and sale of character goods and organizing exhibitions at major game expos.
• IP Collaboration: Leveraging established relationships with major Japanese IPs for collaboration and licensing opportunities.
• PSVR2 Launch Support: Offering specialized support for PlayStation VR2 launches, including QA and store publishing.
• Localization and Culturization: Providing comprehensive localization services, ensuring cultural and legal compliance, and securing talented Japanese voice actors for projects.

Proven Track Record

The launch of Thirdverse’s Japan Publishing Support Service is backed by a proven track record of success, as demonstrated by the overwhelming popularity of “SOUL COVENANT” on the PlayStation VR2 platform in Japan and Asia markets. This initiative is part of Thirdverse’s commitment to supporting foreign publishers in navigating Japan’s complex but lucrative gaming market, fostering global connections, and enhancing cultural exchange through gaming.

For more information about Thirdverse’s Japan Publishing Support Service and to inquire about partnership opportunities, visit: https://www.thirdverse.io/en/contact

About Thirdverse, Co., Ltd

Founded in 2020, Thirdverse, Co., Ltd is a virtual reality game development, distribution and management company paving the path to the metaverse with two studios in Japan and the United States.

Thirdverse is experienced in sword-fighting multiplayer VR games and has expanded into PvP shooting, narrative-driven VR games and VR Esports. The studio has launched two successful VR co-op sword-fighting games “SWORDS of GARGANTUA” and “ALTAIR BREAKER” for Meta Quest 2 and PCVR. In November 2023, Thirdverse launched multiplayer VR hero shooter “X8” developed by its US Studio. In November, they announced that both titles are joining the lineup for PlayStation®VR2. Additionally, Thirdverse revealed in late 2023 that the core team of the Japanese favorite action RPG SOUL SACRIFICE had reunited with its studio to develop its spiritual successor “SOUL COVENANT” for VR. Thirdverse continues to drive a robust roadmap of VR titles and feature updates scheduled for release in 2024 and beyond.

(C) Thirdverse, Co., Ltd

Embark on a treacherous descent Into the Abyss in the latest expansion for the beloved idle adventure

Tuesday, 16th May 2024, Cambridge, UK. Jagex is thrilled to announce that ‘Melvor Idle: Into the Abyss’, a brand new DLC expansion for the beloved RuneScape-inspired idle adventure, will be available June 13th on PC, iOS, and Android.

Embark on a treacherous descent into the Abyssal Realm in this all-new chapter, and test your might in brand new Combat Challenges to defeat a powerful antagonist, Xon, the Abyssal King.

Created with end-game players in mind, Into the Abyss continues the story of Melvor Idle following the defeat of Bane, which has resulted in unforeseen consequences and signalled the start of a dire new threat. Emerging from the chaos, Xon has seized the opportunity to bridge his kingdom, the Abyssal Realm, and conquer the overworld using his vast and fearsome armies. Players find themselves on the frontline of this new conflict, tasked with the monumental challenge of stopping the seemingly all-powerful Xon before his dark ambitions come to pass.

Take up arms in two new Combat Challenges, designed to deepen the world of Melvor Idle. Venture into The Abyss, an enormous labyrinthine dungeon that is home to increasingly challenging encounters against Xon’s forces. Then, take on Strongholds, a brand new type of Combat Challenge that sees players battling through waves of monsters to reclaim possession of areas overrun by the enemy.

Unlock powerful abilities with the all-new Skill Trees, a mechanic that introduces new gameplay and branching bonuses in each player’s preferred playstyle. Discover the ‘Abyssal Levels’, a powerful new levelling system that unlocks brand new content within each skill for the player to explore and create. Finally, take advantage of two Abyssal Skills – Harvesting and Corruption – to aid you on your quest through the Abyssal Realm. 

Melvor Idle is a feature-rich, idle/incremental game that combines a distinctly familiar feel with a fresh gameplay experience, taking the core of what makes an adventure game so addictive and stripping it down to its purest form. Whether you’re a RuneScape newbie or hardened veteran, tap into battle to conquer brutal dungeons and topple boisterous bosses. Maxing 20+ skills has never been more zen.

Melvor Idle is available now on Steam, iOS and Android. For more information, visit jagex.com.

About Jagex

A leader in creating deep and engaging forever games that empower our communities across PC, mobile and consoles. Jagex’s flagship MMORPG, RuneScape, has welcomed over 300 million player accounts to its world and is a $1billion + lifetime revenue franchise. Today the RuneScape franchise exists beyond live operations; our titles are forever games that connect and inspire millions of players, with content and experiences both inside and outside of inexhaustible game worlds. Both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on PC and mobile, offer ever-evolving, highly active worlds and our community-focussed development ethos empowers players to have a real say in how each game is shaped.
 
In 2022, Jagex expanded with the acquisitions of PipeWorks and Gamepires, bringing its expertise in building forever games to SCUM, a multi-million selling open-world survival title in Steam Early Access & other unannounced titles. Jagex employs more than 600 people globally, and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Highlights:

• Latest main story set during the Allied Hyakkiyako Academy’s tourism development efforts is now live
• Players can follow the members of the Hyakkaryouran Resolution Council as they confront the dissolution of their club
• Yukari, a new Sonic-type Striker who deals powerful, guaranteed critical damage arrives in Blue Archive

SEOUL – May 15, 2024 – Beloved tactical RPG Blue Archive is primed for spring with the debut of Main Story Vol.5 Hyakkaryouran Episode Chapter 1, titled: “Like the Flower That Wishes to Bloom.” Set against the background of the Allied Hyakkiyako Academy’s renowned Cherry Blossom Festival filled with summer fireworks and hot springs, the story features the Hyakkaryouran Resolution Council, a club that mediates various disputes across the academy. Players will meet the club as it is on brink of ruin and follow Sensei and the members of the Hyakkaryouran as they try to avert the club’s closure and restore it to its former glory.

Featuring tactical combat and a charismatic bunch of characters, NEXON Korea Corp.’s Blue Archive places players in the shoes of Sensei as they rally a diverse group of students to fend off a seemingly never-ending barrage of threats and nuisances that loom over the academy city of Kivotos. As the story progresses, fresh faces will join the ranks for players to recruit, offering tactical gameplay and heartfelt storylines throughout the journey.

In “Like the Flower That Wishes to Bloom,” players can meet and recruit Yukari, a confident, sniper-rifle wielding Sonic-type Striker who is part of the Allied Hyakkiyako Academy and a member of the Hyakkaryouran Resolution Council. Yukari’s Basic Skill increases her damage for 30 seconds and grants her an Invocation every 40 seconds to increase her stats, perfect for players looking for an extra boost. Her EX Skill “Blooming Resolution” deals damage proportional to her ATK to enemies in a circular area and deals higher guaranteed CRT DMG depending on how many Invocations she consumes.

Additionally, Blue Archive introduced a new group story involving the de facto student council of the Allied Hyakkiyako Academy, the Yin-Yang Club. On Tuesday, May 21 at 2 a.m. UTC, players can recruit powerful friends Saori and Hiyori from Arius Squad, as well as rifle-wielding sisters Shun and Kokona from the Plum Blossom Garden for additional support and firing power.

Beyond the main story event, Nexon is also hosting a celebratory webview event for Blue Archive‘s 2.5-Year Anniversary Festival from Saturday, May 18 to Sunday, May 19. The festival organizers will release special daily episodes that cover the festival’s preparations, and players who log in to the game during the event will be able to earn 200 Pyroxenes each day.

Players can download Blue Archive for free on Google Play, App Store and Galaxy Store. For more information about Blue Archive, players can visit the official communities and the links below:

• Blue Archive Official Webpage: [LINK]

About NEXON Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and added to the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. In 2020, Nexon was added to the Nikkei 225. Nexon currently has more than 45 live games in more than 190 countries on PC, console, and mobile. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter. In 2021, Nexon completed the acquisition of Embark Studios AB, a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, developing multiple projects for global release.

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‘A true warrior is defined by their mastery of the blade.’

Kosice, Slovakia – May 16th 2024. Slovakian indie development and publishing company Grindstone is thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated one-hit-kill multiplayer sword fighting game Die by the Blade launches for PC today via Steam and the Epic Games Store for $19.99USD /  £16.99GBP / €19,99EUR. Console releases will follow in October 2024. 

Vanquish your foes with a single strike in this brutal and unforgiving 1v1 weapon-based fighting game. Dive into a samuraipunk world and wield a range of traditional Japanese weapons to determine your moveset. Outwit your opponent in intense, tactical battles and master the art of the one-hit-kill.

Watch the Out Now trailer for Die by the Blade below: 

Die by the Blade is a 1v1 weapons-focused fighter where the difference between victory and death lies in a single strike of the blade. Choose your weapon and character combination freely to define your moveset, then do battle in neon-soaked back alleys and ancient forests. Take up arms and crush your friends in local or online multiplayer, or test your skills against unknown warriors in online ranked matches.

Die by the Blade is a game with no health bars — every strike can mean death. Victory in these tense, all-or-nothing matches will depend on your ability to read your opponent, parry and avoid their attacks, and exploit their mistakes at a moment’s notice. There is no room for error.

Your moveset is determined by your weapon rather than your choice of character. Will you sacrifice your speed for the powerful two-handed nodachi? Or will you overwhelm your enemy with a flurry of strikes from the nimble katana?

Choose your favourite from among a range of diverse characters, or mould them into your ideal warrior through in-depth character and weapon customization features. Each character also features minor stat changes to suit certain playstyles.

Die by the Blade is set in a samuraipunk world that fuses traditional Japanese aesthetics with cyberpunk culture.

Fight in the neon-soaked streets of the inner city or among the snowy fields of the Japanese countryside. Don historically inspired armour or kit your character out with a cybernetic mask. Each character and weapon features dozens of components, allowing you to perfectly express your personal style on the battlefield.

Features:

• Master the one-hit-kill, parrying, and dodging mechanics to withstand a flurry of blows and cut down your opponents in seconds.
• Choose from a range of traditional Japanese blades to define your moveset and playstyle.
• Take on your friends or test your strength against players from around the world with our local and online 1v1 multiplayer
• Hone your skills in Practice Mode, battle your way through Tournament Mode, or see where you stand in online Ranked matches.
• Explore a samuraipunk world through the game’s arenas: battle in the zen-like calm of a traditional Japanese temple or take the fight to the graffitied streets of the city.
• Make your weapon and warrior your own with in-depth customization features.

Die by the Blade is out today for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store for $19.99USD /  £16.99GBP / €19,99EUR. 

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About Grindstone

Grindstone is a videogame development, production and publishing company with a strong background in game development based in Slovakia. It was founded in 2015 as a spin-off from the successful Slovakian development studio Games Farm to create new opportunities and support game developers in delivering creatively and commercially viable games that can compete on global markets

SEOUL – May 16, 2024 – Classic beat ‘em up MMORPG Dungeon Fighter Online is igniting adventure with a major update, “Season 8 Act 3. Verge of Recollection.” In the update, fighters can trek through the new “Verge of Recollection” dungeon solo or with the help of friends to reap plentiful rewards useful for boosting character stats. Seasoned players can try their hand at “Exceed” mode to test their skills against progressively more troublesome dungeons. Additionally, adventurers can enjoy six brand-new events helpful for leveling up and upgrading equipment.

Dungeon Fighter Online (DFO) invites players around the world into a thrilling 2D beat ‘em up MMORPG experience filled with action-packed raids and explorable dungeons. With lively 2D visuals and classic side-scrolling action, DFO delivers fast-paced gameplay and a wealth of character customization. Set in the adventurous world of Arad, fighters band together to explore expansive landscapes and confront the malevolent Apostles threating the realms.

DFO’s massive May update features lots of fresh content for players, including:

• “Verge of Recollection” – Brave fighters can prepare themselves for epic combat in DFO’s latest dungeon, “Verge of Recollection.” Players can enter solo or in a party, and can earn useful rewards such as Boundary Fragment, Epic Equipment, Dim Floating Stone, Warped Dimension Cube and more to boost character stats.
• “Exceed” Mode – Veteran players can test their mettle in this new mode that spawns them into grueling variants of the White Cloud Valley and Solidaris dungeons, each of which become more challenging over time. Clearing dungeons in “Exceed” mode grants more valuable materials for players keen to maximize their loot.
• Quality of Life Updates – Neople has implemented essential improvements to assist players in their everyday journeys, including updates/changes to the Growth System, Explorer Club Circle System, characters, and equipment options and improvements.

Six new events in correlation with DFO’s May content updates are also added:

• Need Any Customs? – Players who complete daily, weekly and accumulated tasks will receive various rewards, including the Harmonious Mist Cube that helps secure their desired Custom Equipment.
• New Growth, More Support – With the equipment growth system renewed, players can clear easy weekly and accumulated missions such as “Disassemble Epic Equipment” to get essential materials needed for Equipment Growth.
• Growing Pains Begone – Material costs needed for Equipment Growth are 90% off, making now the ideal time to grow equipment levels.
• Seon Weekly Missions – Fighters can clear various dungeons to increase their Play Gauge and receive useful materials such as Condensed Mist Core, Refined Mist, Boundary Fragment and Repair Coupons for additional support.
• Scholar Riki’s Research Support – In the new “Verge of Recollection” dungeon, players can use the unique Enhance Synchronization feature to acquire enticing rewards, including Legendary Cards.
• Exceed your Limits – A special Title awaits adventures who overcome the most difficult trials.

Dungeon Fighter Online can be played for free on PC via the official Neople launcher, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. More details on Dungeon Fighter Online’s “Season 8 Act 3. Verge of Recollection” update and can be found in the event webpage and new trailer. See all below:

• Dungeon Fighter Online Official Webpage: [LINK]
• Dungeon Fighter Online May Update Page: [LINK]

About NEXON Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and added to the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. In 2020, Nexon was added to the Nikkei 225. Nexon currently has more than 45 live games in more than 190 countries on PC, console, and mobile. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter. In 2021, Nexon completed the acquisition of Embark Studios AB, a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, developing multiple projects for global release.

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Melbourne, Australia – 16 May 2024. Indie developer Tin Man Games is thrilled to announce NEON Squad Tactics, the electrifying new tactical turn-based VR experience coming this summer for Meta Quest devices via the Meta Store. 

Get ready for NEON Squad Tactics where you, your friends and online allies plunge into UltraCity’s cybernetic underworld as elite bounty hunters! Strategize, battle, and shape the city’s destiny in epic strategic showdowns. Enter a stunning virtual world brought to life with a hyper-retro 90s aesthetic and a modern synthwave soundtrack and dive into the action either lone wolf in the single-player campaign or with up to 4 friends in multiplayer online co-op mode. Are you prepared to lead your squad to victory amidst the neon-lit chaos?

Watch the announcement trailer for NEON Squad Tactics below: 

Welcome to UltraCity, where the neon-lit streets pulse with the rhythm of cybernetic life. In NEON Squad Tactics, immerse yourself in the heart of a cyberpunk metropolis as one of the elite Operators, capable of projecting your consciousness into a team of skilled heroes known as the NEON Squad.

Gather your friends or online allies and navigate the vibrant, wacky world from the comfort of a virtual bar. A captivating holographic table serves as your interface to key locations in the city and beyond. You’ll undertake daring missions on behalf of the powerful corporations, all under the guidance of an enigmatic Handler.

But success demands more than just brute force. As you navigate the dangerous streets, underworld, and irradiated badlands, strategic thinking and clever teamwork will be your greatest assets. Coordinate your squad’s actions in thrilling turn-based tactical battles, where every decision could mean the difference between victory and defeat.

Pre-mission planning is crucial. Wager wisely to secure valuable resources and credits, essential for recruiting new squad members and crafting advanced weaponry and cybernetic enhancements. Choose your team carefully, each member bringing unique skills and abilities to the table. Customize your squad members to suit your playstyle!

Forge alliances, outsmart your enemies, and rise to the top of the cybernetic food chain. Are you ready to become a legend in the neon-lit world of the NEON Squad?

Features: 

• Turn-based tactics action game with a compelling single-player campaign and Drop in / Drop out multiplayer missions for up to 4 players.
• Hyper-retro 90s aesthetic and a modern synthwave soundtrack featuring tracks by AM0k, Metasphere, Fynn’s Arcade, Hearts in Beta and Monster Mansion. 
• 31 playfields across 3 diverse biomes. 
• Choose from 8 playable Squad members – Assassin / Vanguard / Ravager / Juggernaut / E-Goop / Ghost / Queen / Wildcard
• Over-the-top futuristic weaponry includes laser swords, combat drones, lightning launchers, smart mines, nano-bots, and more.
• in-game wagering system. The bigger the risks, the bigger the rewards. 

NEON Squad Tactics will be released on Meta Quest Devices this summer. Fans can Wishlist the game on the Meta Store now. 

About Tin Man Games

TIN MAN GAMES is a game development studio based in Melbourne, Australia. Specializing in fantasy adventures, digital board games, and interactive fiction, Tin Man has developed and published over 40 titles across a large number of platforms, including iOS, Android, PC, Mac, Linux, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation VR.

Team Secret joins Anichess at intersection of chess, esports, Web3

May 16, 2024 – Anichess, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands and the progressive chess-based online strategy game developed in partnership with Chess.com and five-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen, today announced a partnership with global esports brand Team Secret to further connect competitive gaming and Web3. John Yao, CEO of Team Secret, will join Anichess as an advisor.

Anichess is an innovative chess-based Web3 game developed in a collaboration between Animoca Brands and Chess.com, the renowned global online chess platform. Anichess provides a novel tactical twist on the classic game of chess by implementing spells that open up new strategies and gameplay, and that require players to rethink the rules of traditional chess as they uncover the expansive lore within the world of the gameboard. Anichess recently raised a funding round of US$1.8 million, led by Sfermion and Amber Group with participation from Fenbushi Capital, Aspen Digital, SNZ Capital, and others (see announcement of 25 April 2024).

Team Secret is a global esports brand dedicated to bringing together the best gamers to compete worldwide, while also delivering entertaining experiences to its fans. It offers advertising and promotional sponsorship, talent and team development, business management, coaching, and other forms of support to both professional and aspiring players in the esports arena.

The partnership between Anichess and Team Secret aims to solidify chess’s esports status by combining a new platform to play and learn on for an engaged audience of up-and-coming online chess masters. Ahead of the player-versus-player (PvP) mode launch later in Q2 2024, Anichess will receive input from Team Secret on its game design as well as support in bringing the spellbinding game to a dedicated community of esports players.

“Esports has always been a core pillar of Anichess’ modernization of chess’ legacy,” said Brian Chan, head of Anichess. “Anichess’s engaging visuals, tools to improve and thrilling spells make it an amazing platform for all competitors, regardless of chess experience. We look forward to those willing to take on the challenge when PvP arrives in-game soon.”

“For how ancient the game of chess is, its esports scene is a fresh, rising star in terms of viewership, player base and tournaments,” said John Yao, CEO of Team Secret. “Anichessis a promising twist on chess, with even more of what makes the original great: compelling tactics, broad recognition and rewards for players willing to think outside the box and surprise opponents. I’m looking forward to guiding Anichess into the realm of esports and integrating the new chess platform into our dedicated community.”

Anichess can be played for free at www.anichess.com, with a PvP mode coming soon. Fans can follow Anichess on X and join its Discord server to stay updated on future developments.

About Team Secret

Team Secret is a global esports brand that strives to bring together the best players, to compete on the world’s biggest stages, and put forth the most entertaining experience for our fans.

Team Secret is passionately committed to building the esports community, and relies on a simple but winning philosophy – focusing on cultivating the positive culture that is critical to success in team based esports. Team Secret drives forward this philosophy by providing advertising and promotional sponsorship, talent and team development, business management, coaching, and support to players both professional and aspiring, who compete in esports.

About Anichess

Anichess is a subsidiary of Animoca Brands focused on developing and advancing decentralized chess through its distinctive spell-chess gameplay. Anichess brings new energy and innovation to one of the world’s oldest and most widely played games, modernizing and tokenizing it to take advantage of opportunities presented by Web3 technologies and communities. Anichess is a completely free-to-play game that combines the core values of traditional chess with an additional layer of strategy provided by new features that include an innovative spell mechanic and special challenges. Anichess boasts a strong focus on powerful visuals and skill-based gameplay to deliver a captivating, esport-like experience for fans of chess and novices alike. For more information visit https://www.anichess.com.

About Animoca Brands

Animoca Brands (ACN: 122 921 813), a Deloitte Tech Fast winner, a Fortune Crypto 40 company, and one of the Financial Times’ High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2023, is a Web3 leader that leverages blockchain to deliver digital property rights to consumers around the world to help to establish the open metaverse. The company develops and publishes a broad portfolio of products including original games such as The Sandbox, PHANTOM GALAXIES™, Life Beyond, and Crazy Defense Heroes, and products utilizing popular intellectual properties from the worlds of sports and entertainment, such as The Walking Dead, Power Rangers, MotoGP™, and Formula E. It has multiple subsidiaries, including The Sandbox, Blowfish Studios, Quidd, GAMEE, nWay, Pixowl, Forj, Lympo, Animoca Brands Japan, Grease Monkey Games, Eden Games, Darewise Entertainment, Notre Game, TinyTap, SPORTPASS, PIXELYNX, WePlay Media, Gryfyn, and Azarus. Animoca Brands is one of the most active investors in Web3, with a  portfolio of over 400 Web3 investments, both directly and through Animoca Ventures, including Yuga Labs, Axie Infinity, Polygon, Consensys, Magic Eden, Fireblocks, OpenSea, Dapper Labs, Yield Guild Games, and many more.

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Join the Farming Revolution with an open-world farming simulation

Oberhaching, Germany, May 16th, 2023 – Independent Polish developer Umeo Studios in partnership with games publisher Toplitz Productions proudly announce that Farmer’s Dynasty 2, an open-world farming simulation will debut a playable demo during Steam Next Fest in June.

Farmers Dynasty 2 brings gamers to the great outdoors and an opportunity to sample the world of agriculture as they build, farm, and immerse themselves in the essence of rural life utilizing traditional and modern day farming equipment and vehicles. The diversity of both old and modern day machinery can be utilized from underpowered tractors to 400 bhp monsters. Players can select more tried and trusted traditional equipment to renovate and utilize, or they can embrace more modern and powerful machines to lighten the workload.

When it launches on PC, Farmer’s Dynasty 2 will transport players to a beautifully detailed open-world farming simulation complete with thrilling main campaign and an assortment of captivating side quests. Familiar to fans of the farming genre, Farmer’s Dynasty 2 not only offers a nostalgic embrace of agricultural traditions but also offers a fresh take on the beloved farming experience.

The playable demo will be available to play during Steam Fest on June 10th through to June 17th and players can wishlist the game now on Steam here.

About Umeo Studios

Umeo Studios is a small independent development studio nestled in Poland, dedicated to providing engaging player experiences, their previous titles include Lumberjack Dynasty and Farmers Dynasty.

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

Stay up to date and learn everything worth knowing about Toplitz Productions by following the company on Twitter, Facebook, the official  website and Instagram.

Marvelous Europe today announced the release of the sixth free content update for their Nintendo Switch™-exclusive fashion and communication title, Fashion Dreamer. The ‘Retro Pop Fair’ is now available for a limited time, inviting influencers to add a modern twist to fabulous looks from the past. In addition, wardrobes will be bursting with creative potential thanks to the addition of 56 new creative options like patterns, makeup, showroom items, and more, along with quality-of-life updates such as an increase in the number of items that can be held at one time.

Fashion Dreamer’s free May ‘Retro Pop’ update includes the following items:

● Six new types of nostalgic consumable patterns
● New hairstyle and eye highlight options
● Six new photo frames and two new poses to display the fashions of yesterday
● Four new types of showroom items
● 32 additional new items plus 4 new patterns in the Cocoon gacha – available immediately after downloading the update!

*Additional event functions and Limited Fair are exclusive contents for online mode. Certain items and features may not unlock until further progression in the game. Version 1.5.0 must be applied to access new content.

Quality-of-life improvements in Fashion Dreamer include:

● Item limit increase from 6000 to 9000
● Ability to follow up to 500 Muses (previously 200)
● Adjustments to increase availability of gacha tickets and lucky coins, as well as gacha pull probability
● Ability to place select shoes and headgear on the showroom shelf
● The photo item vending machine now changes content each time
● Minor bug fixes among other updates

Fashion Dreamer is a creative-focused game where players can express their unique styles using their avatar, called a Muse. Create iconic looks from cozy casualwear to chic couture, choosing from hundreds of available options that can be customized to be a truly one-of-a-kind look. Once players find their signature style, they can show off their latest outfits across different areas, called Cocoons. There, they can also explore inspiring new fashions from other Muses whether playing on- or offline, or display them in their showroom to garner even more attention and Likes for their brand. Players can also increase their influence by completing design challenges to unlock even more customization options to elevate their brand. Featuring asynchronous multiplayer, the world of Eve is inhabited by Muses from around the globe, allowing players to find inspiration or earn Likes for their most iconic fit virtually anywhere!

Developed by syn Sophia, Inc. and published in Europe and Australia on the Nintendo Switch™ by Marvelous Europe, Fashion Dreamer launched on Nov. 3, 2023. This title is published by XSEED Games in North America. For additional information about Fashion Dreamer visit the official website at: https://eu.fashion-dreamer.com.