Strap in for a narrative-driven thrill ride inspired by cult-classic American road films, launching May 7 on PC

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – April 11, 2024 – Get ready to drive. Saber Interactive and indie developer Serious Sim have released a new gameplay overview trailer for Heading Out, the highly stylized, cinematic, narrative-adventure driving game launching May 7 on PC via Steam. Inspired by cult-classic road flicks like Thelma & Louise and Vanishing Point, Heading Out puts players on an exhilarating trip of discovery down America’s winding highways. Grab the wheel, keep the law in your rearview, and find out what fate has in store at the end of the line.

It’s you, your car, and the highway. As a fugitive on the run from the law, you’ll chase down thrills across the country, racing other drivers, helping or hurting strangers, and watching your legend rise. Keep your vehicle in good condition and stay focused, but watch out for the cash in your wallet – America ain’t cheap. You may not know what lies on the road ahead, but you’ve got to be first no matter what. It’s not about the destination – it’s about your journey.

Key Features

• Your Adventure: Each trip offers a unique balance of high-speed chases and races, treacherous hazards and challenges, and colorful characters and stories, brought to life with stylish graphic-novel visuals. Outrun your fears and the law, pursue your dreams, and risk the consequences at the end of the road.
• Your Choices: Every journey is yours to define. Strategically plan out your route and resources in advance on the map, or hit the gas and fly by the seat of your pants. Each decision shapes the road ahead, including your narrative encounters, fuel consumption, car condition and wanted level.
• Your Legend: Your unique story unfolds with every pit stop across the heartland. Meet strangers, oddballs and lost souls who will influence your tale, but don’t linger too long – you’ve got to keep moving. Listen to radio hosts spread your myth to the people as it grows while an eclectic Americana soundtrack speeds you down the horizon.

Heading Out is available to wishlist now on Steam. For more info, visit headingout.games, and follow the game on X and Facebook.

About Serious Sim

Serious Sim – skilled craftsmen who want to tell exceptional stories. Our games focus on humanism, inclusivity and important topics like responsibility and freedom.

We like to talk about difficult issues and work together to give them justice. We’re embracing uniqueness in all its glory! Our previous game – Radio Commander – was a bold move to redefine the genre in a mature way. It sold over 400k units. For more information, visit SeriousSim.net.

About Saber Interactive

Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 13 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, World War Z, SnowRunner, and Expeditions: A MudRunner Game. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others.  Learn more at https://saber.games.

Immerse yourself in the exciting experience of an incredibly dynamic and fun arcade soccer game.

Madrid, Spain – April 11th, 2024. Golazo! 2 Deluxe is a fun soccer video game that immerses players into the golden age of arcade soccer games, with a fresh and simple gameplay system making it accessible to all players. Developer Purple Tree and publisher Meridiem Games is thrilled to announce that Golazo! 2 Deluxe – Complete Edition is out now as a boxed version for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. 

Meridiem Games is responsible for designing and manufacturing the boxed version of Golazo! 2 Deluxe – Complete Edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, which is now available in specialist stores through Europe.

Check out the Golazo! 2 Deluxe – Complete Edition trailer below:

Golazo! 2 Deluxe – Complete Edition includes a special case, a different holographic card for each platform, and an exclusive code to download alternative covers. This boxed edition will also include three additional DLCs. The first is Soccer Cup 2022, an exciting DLC featuring the Qatar 22 Tournament. Next, there is Pixel Cup Soccer, the second DLC that offers the fascinating Pixel Cup. This competition stands out for adding a pixel art filter and a top-down perspective, providing a unique visual experience. Last but not least, Ultimate League, the third DLC, introduces a thrilling League featuring the best clubs. It is worth noting that it will be available in physical format before the digital version.

Golazo! 2 Deluxe – Complete Edition recalls the glory days of arcade soccer games, bringing back memories of genre cult classics. Street fields and mechanics are also added to this second installment providing even more depth. Undoubtedly, the perfect game to enjoy great matches with friends and family. Simply, sit on the couch and play!

Features: 

• 58 national teams 
• 10 international stadiums 
• 12 street teams 
• 6 street courts 
• Street World Tour 
• International Cup 
• World League 
• European Cup 
• Qatar 22 Tournament* 
• Pixel Art filter and top-down view* 
• Ultimate League* 

*DLC Content 

Golazo! 2 Deluxe – Complete Edition is out now in boxed format for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. Available in specialist stores. For more information, visit www.meridiem-games.com

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About Meridiem Games

Meridiem Games is an independent video game publisher and distributor for all platforms. The entire Meridiem Games team is focused on meeting the demand of players who are fond of physical editions, titles such as Fahrenheit 15Th Anniversary PS4, KUNAI Day One Edition NSW, Daymare: 1998 Black Edition PS4, Pang Adventures Buster Edition PS4 / NSW, etc. They have come out in their physical edition thanks to Meridiem Games.  

About Purple Tree

Our goal is to create high-quality, arcade retro console games. With HQ in Argentina and offices in Canada, our staff has years of experience developing games and interactive content. We feel passionate about what we do, and it shows in the quality of our products.

Marvelous Europe today announced the release of the fifth free content update for their Nintendo Switch™-exclusive fashion and communication title, Fashion Dreamer. The ‘Future Fair’ is now available, showcasing a vibrant fashion future for influencers to create the looks of tomorrow, today! During the free event players can unlock new patterns, accessories, photo frames and much more to continue growing their iconic personal brands, using their Muse and showrooms to rack up Likes and push their fashions further.

Fashion Dreamer’s free April ‘Future Fair’ update includes: ● Six new types of futuristic consumable patterns
● New hairstyle and eye color options
● Six new photo frames and two new poses to showcase tomorrow’s trends
● Four new types of showroom decoration additions
● Other useful items like creative keys
● 11 additional patterns and gacha items — available immediately after downloading the update! ※Access to the online mode is required.

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.

More information about Marvelous Europe can be found on the official website at http://www.marvelouseurope.com.

Sydney, Australia – 11^th April 2024: SEGA has announced its latest campaign Fearless: Year of Shadow to celebrate the amazing fans of Sonic and Shadow. Last year, SEGA launched the Fast. Friends. Forever program, which highlighted the special bond that Sonic and friends Tails, Knuckles, and Amy Rose share with their fans.

This year the focus shifts to everyone’s favourite brooding hedgehog, Shadow, who is set to star in the upcoming video game, SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, as well as the highly anticipated movie, “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”, later this year. The campaign celebrates what it means to be Fearless and embracing your inner Shadow by bravely facing challenges head-on.

To kick off the campaign, we’ve created a bold launch trailer featuring original music that celebrates Shadow and the fearlessness of our fans.

Take a look at the trailer below:

The Fearless: Year of Shadow continues throughout the year with a variety of action-packed activations including:

• Motorcycle Tour – Check out the custom-built Shadow-inspired motorcycle, set to appear at MotoGP and more!  Stay tuned for future dates and follow the Fearless website for more locations!
  • MotoGP – Come see Shadow’s motorcycle at our display in the MotoGP Fan Zone this weekend in Austin, TX and again in the UK this August. Stay for some fearless motorcycle action at the world premier event. Get your tickets here!
• Shadow X Sonic Generations
  • Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences! Play as Shadow the Hedgehog in a brand-new story campaign and tackle iconic 2D and 3D stages as Classic and Modern Sonic in a newly remastered version of SONIC GENERATIONS.
• Mobile Game Events
  • Play the Fearless mobile events in Sonic Forces and Sonic Dash for a chance to unlock powerful Shadow variants including Super Shadow, Vampire Shadow, Sir Lancelot, and Dragon Hunter Lancelot!
• LEGO
  • Shadow the Hedgehog fans can create endless stories with the LEGO® Sonic the Hedgehog™ toy set and make a fun Shadow the Hedgehog Escape plan!
• Sonic Symphony World Tour
  • Experience the magic of Sonic’s greatest moments on the big screen with a rock band and live symphony orchestra. The world tour will now feature original Shadow scores along with some of his coolest moments on screen. 

Be sure to keep an eye on the website.

Warner Bros. Games have released a new Mortal Kombat 1 gameplay trailer spotlighting Ermac, the latest downloadable content (DLC) fighter set to join the main roster on April 16 as part of the early access period for Kombat Pack owners, followed by wide availability from April 23.

Ermac is a collection of souls bound together by Quan Chi’s dark magic that are intended to function as a group mind. But that spell is temporarily undone when Ermac is defeated by Mileena and the mind of Emperor Jerrod, deceased ruler of Outworld and one of the souls in Ermac’s collection, takes control and rejoins the royal family, aiding Empress Mileena’s reign. Eventually, the amalgam of souls reestablishes control, and Ermac retreats to Outworld’s shadows. No longer Quan Chi’s slave, nor bound to the royal family, he must find a future worth fighting for. In the new video, Ermac’s devastating moveset is on full display, including his ability to teleport, levitate, and utilize a legion of souls to grab, lift, and slam opponents to the ground.

The trailer also provides a first look at Mavado, a new DLC Kameo Fighter who can assist during matches with a range of support moves. Mavado will be available as part of the Kombat Pack and standalone purchase in May 2024.

View and share the Mortal Kombat 1 – Official Ermac Gameplay Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMuLvC0ZaUA

The Mortal Kombat 1 Kombat Pack includes the Jean-Claude Van Damme character skin for Johnny Cage (available now); one-week early access to six playable DLC characters – Omni-Man (available now), Quan Chi (available now), Peacemaker (available now), Ermac (coming April 16), Homelander, and Takeda Takahashi; and five DLC Kameo Fighters (release dates for upcoming characters & Kameos still to be confirmed). The Kombat Pack is available now as part of the Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition or can be purchased separately.

Mortal Kombat 1 is the latest instalment in the acclaimed Mortal Kombat videogame franchise developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios. Introducing a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe with iconic heroes and villains reimagined as they’ve never been seen before, the game features a wide-ranging cast of legendary fighters with all-new backstories, including Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung, Johnny Cage, Kenshi, Smoke, Rain, Li Mei, Tanya, Baraka, Geras, Reptile, Ashrah, Havik, General Shao, Sindel, Nitara, and Reiko, along with a separate roster of Kameo Fighters who can assist during matches.

Mortal Kombat 1 is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). To learn more about Mortal Kombat 1, please visit MortalKombat.com or join the community conversation on Instagram (@MortalKombat), TikTok (@MortalKombat), Twitter/X (@MortalKombat), Twitch (NetherRealm), YouTube (Mortal Kombat), Facebook (MortalKombat), Discord (MortalKombat), or Reddit (MortalKombat).

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• 20+ new items: Selling points, production equipment, storage sheds & more.
• Distribution centre & markets add new layers of gameplay around supply & demand.
• Daily demands reward fast delivery and smart logistical management.
• Farmers may wash their crops – and increase the yield.

Virtual farmers can soon ramp up their production in Farming Simulator 22 – and while at it, make their operation more sustainable. Publisher GIANTS Software announces the Farm Production Pack coming to consoles on the 30^th April.

Check out the teaser trailer below:

Enhanced Economics & Daily Demands

Dynamic prices and daily demands reward fast deliveries, when farmers take on contracts from several new points of sale: A farm store requests agricultural resources, a supermarket requires processed foods, and vending machines along with market stalls demand fresh produce. Meanwhile, a new kind of wind turbine and solar panels (including a remote-controlled cleaning robot) generate passive income.

Washing Crops, Increasing Yield

New farm equipment further increases the yield of harvests and resources: The Lely Sphere, a circular manure-handling system, creates liquid fertilizer from ammonia emissions when placed next to animal sheds and combined with sulfuric acid. VDW’s Cleaner Tiger scrubs and cuts sugar beets after separating them from stones, and a washing drum produces washed crops that can be sold at higher prices. 

Managing a Distribution Centre

Agricultural entrepreneurs, who don’t stop at selling their harvest and have their eyes on a late-game empire, can own a 4,000-square-meter distribution centre equipped with heavy-loading shelves. Safely operating a forklift, they manage the distribution of pallets arriving at unloading bays and need to apply clever logistics to satisfy dynamic market demands. In addition, several customisable sheds and silos for storing bulk materials, vehicles, and tools, as well as a vehicle repair shop with garage, are available for ownership.

The Farm Production Pack is developed by Design, Modelling & Innovation (DMI) and published by GIANTS Software, scheduled for release on the 30^th April. Farming Simulator 22 is available for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X, and Xbox One.

About GIANTS Software

GIANTS Software is an international video game developer and publisher from Switzerland established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator series. The team with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and Czech Republic (Brno) is very committed to maintain close contact to the agricultural industry and to engage with the community. For more information, please visit giants-software.com 

About Farming Simulator 

Since 2008, over 30 million units of Farming Simulator have been sold worldwide. The game series has been released on all popular platforms including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs since then. From the start, the team enabled users to create mods with the company’s own GIANTS Engine. With the Farming Simulator League (FSL), the series introduced a competitive esports mode in 2019 – with teams competing in professional tournaments and many acclaimed brands and sponsors on board. More information available at farming-simulator.com

© 2024 Published and developed by GIANTS Software GmbH. Farming Simulator, GIANTS Software and its logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH. All manufacturers, agricultural machinery, agricultural equipment, names, brands and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. The agricultural machines and equipment in this game may be different from the actual machines in shapes, colours and performance. © 2024 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation”, “PS5” and “PS4”, are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, the Xbox Sphere mark, the Series X logo, Series S logo, Series X|S logo, Xbox One and Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X|S are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other names, trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved

PlayStation Australia is happy to announce the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for April. Rely on your wits in Animal Well – a day one launch on May 9, slip into a wetsuit with Dave the Diver and journey through mystical 2.5D realms in Tales of Kenzera: Zau. All three games launch onto PlayStation as part of the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue. And there are even more games joining April’s Game Catalogue lineup. Let’s take a closer look at each. Aside from Animal Well and Tales of Kenzera: Zau, all titles will be available on April 16.

Animal Well* | PS5

Explore a surreal, forsaken labyrinth and unravel its many secrets. Discover a mysterious, non-linear, interconnected world as you solve puzzles in over 250 rooms in whatever order you choose. Rely on your wits to avoid danger in this combat-free Metroidvania. You’ll encounter creatures both beautiful and unsettling, and have to decide what is safe and dangerous. Manipulate a pixel-art world in surprising and meaningful ways and try to survive what lurks in the dark. In Animal Well, there is more to the world than what you can see. 

*Animal Well will launch May 9.

Tales of Kenzera: Zau* | PS5

Embark on a poignant single-player story shaped by actor Abubakar Salim’s own experience with grief, discovering how love gives us the courage to press on after devastating loss. Wield powers from the Sun and the Moon to defeat restless spirits in rhythmic combat and become a worthy Nganga: a spiritual healer. Discover a rich universe with untold lore of chaos & order and journey through mystical 2.5D realms awash with colour and depth, emboldened by multi-award-winning composer Nainita Desai’s enchanting original score.

*Tales of Kenzera: ZAU will launch April 23.

Dave the Diver | PS4, PS5

Dave the Diver is a casual, single-player adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.

Oddballers | PS4

Play a new type of hard-hitting dodgeball and use brutally unfair tactics to mess with your opponents in this wacky multiplayer party game. Dodge, block, and grab whatever you can to throw at the faces of your frenemies. And use the environment to crush opponents with electrical fences, explosive gas tanks, or tennis ball launchers. Every arena comes with its own rules and features various frantic mini-games where anything can happen. Play with up to four players in your living room, or take the matches online and compete against five other contenders.

Construction Simulator | PS4, PS5

Construction Simulator has returned – larger and more impressive than ever! Fulfil your ambition to become a successful construction entrepreneur by establishing your business from scratch, assisted by your mentor Hape. Tackle intriguing projects of different sizes and requirements that help you increase your income, so that you’re able to add even more powerful machinery to your vehicle fleet. Along the way, diverse clients will test your abilities as you navigate challenges, making every task a test of your skill set. Get ready to showcase your process as you tackle a variety of construction challenges in this dynamic and engaging adventure. 

The Crew 2 | PS4

Get ready for a high-speed trip across the USA and enjoy one of the most complete open-world action driving experiences ever created. With access to free content, new game modes, tracks, vehicles, events, and more added every season, The Crew 2 has all you need for an unforgettable ride. Take on the American motorsports scene, discover exhilarating landscapes and pick your favourite vehicles among hundreds and play with up to seven friends online.

Raji: An Ancient Epic | PS4, PS5

Inspired by Indian mythologies such as Mahabharata and Ramayana, and by the medieval architecture of Rajasthan, Raji: An Ancient Epic brings a refreshing new style to the action-adventure scene. Battle ferocious demons and bosses, solve ancient puzzles, explore massive forts and palaces and experience a sibling story who find themselves at the centre of a divine war. Every corner of the game’s environment is drawn in the Pahari art style and combines hand-painted textures, rendered in 3D. 

Lego Ninjago Movie Videogame | PS4

Play as your favourite ninjas, Lloyd, Jay, Kai, Cole, Zane, Nya and Master Wu to defend their home island of Ninjago from the evil Lord Garmadon and his Shark Army. Master the art of Ninjagility by wall-running, high-jumping and battling the foes of Ninjago to rank up and upgrade the ninja’s combat skills. Experience the film across eight action-packed locations each with its own unique Challenge Dojo. And with the Battle Maps, play against friends and family locally in competitions for up to four players!

Nour: Play With Your Food | PS4, PS5

Nour is an experimental food art game that blends mouth-watering visuals, dynamic beats, and playful exploration. Unbound by scores, time limits, or realism, Nour invites you to play with your food in a variety of surreal scenes ranging from chill to unhinged – from a symphony of toasters to a bathtub full of ice cream, and far beyond. Rediscover the joy of play in this unique foodie fantasy.

Deliver Us Mars | PS4, PS5

Sequel to the award-winning Deliver Us The Moon, Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure offering an immersive astronaut experience. Explore new frontiers on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward. Board the Zephyr as you journey from Earth to the surface of Mars. Traverse and endure its harsh and unforgiving terrain as you quest to discover the secrets left behind by Outward. Use both brains and brawn to overcome mental and physical challenges, find the ARKs, and uncover the motivations of those behind the distress call that brought you here.

Lego Marvel’s Avengers | PS4

Avengers Assemble! The best-selling Lego Marvel videogame franchise returns with a new action-packed, Super Hero adventure. Join the Lego Marvel’s Avengers team and experience a videogame featuring characters and storylines from the critically-acclaimed films and more. Play as the most powerful superheroes in their quest to save the world.

Miasma Chronicles | PS5

Real-time exploration gameplay meets tactical, turn-based combat with RPG elements in Miasma Chronicles. In the not-too-distant future. America has been torn apart by a savage force known only as the ‘Miasma’. Meet Elvis, a young man brought to the mining town of Sedentary as a baby. Left by his mother in the care of a robotic older ‘brother’ and given a mysterious glove with which he can control the Miasma. Join the brothers on a quest across a post-apocalyptic wasteland to find the answers they crave. Answers which may change the course of human history forever.

Stray Blade | PS5

Prove yourself in this action-adventure and master intense combat while exploring the ancient ruins of a mysterious civilisation. Legends tell of Acrea the Lost Valley, a wild and overgrown place but unmistakably powerful. You found this forgotten land yet died. Time passes, and miraculously you are brought back to life. The price you pay: You are bound to this land. Regain your freedom and embark on the quest of restoring balance in this ravaged and war-torn place guided by your trusty companion, Boji. Explore towering throne rooms of giant god-kings and long-lost cities. As you uncover their secrets, prepare to face even deadlier foes. Get ready to explore a world that is constantly altered by your discoveries and the waging forces.

PlayStation Deluxe | Classics

• Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare (original PlayStation version)  | PS4, PS5
• Star Wars: Rebel Assault II: The Hidden Empire (original PlayStation version) | PS4, PS5
• MediEvil (original PlayStation version) | PS4, PS5

To learn more about the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for April, visit the PlayStation Blog.

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Featuring 200 All-New Stages and 4-Player Co-Op!

Sydney, Australia – 11^th April 2024: Let the rumble begin! SEGA of America has revealed new details for Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble’s Adventure Mode experience. Featuring both online and local 4-player cooperative play, along with a host of assist features, it’s easier than ever to join in on the fun with friends and family. So get ready to have a ball when Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble launches on the 25^th of June 2024 for Nintendo Switch™️!

Be sure to check out the latest trailer below:

A Delightful New Adventure Awaits!

While visiting a tropical island, AiAi and the gang meet a girl named Palette, an adventurer searching for the Legendary Banana. They agree to join her on her journey across wondrous worlds to collect special parts said to be the key to locating this prized relic. Along the way, they’ll meet new friends and encounter mysterious rivals.

For those unfamiliar with Super Monkey Ball, or simply looking for ways to improve their technique, take advantage of the optional assist features available in Banana Rumble! These include:

• The ability to Rewind to a previous point of a stage and attempt a tricky area once more.
• A Ghost Guide option, which will add a transparent racer alongside the player, demonstrating the key methods needed to reach the goal.
• A Route Guide that will point you in the right direction if you’re not sure where to go.
• The choice to restart at a Checkpoint within certain stages, and more!

Game World Introduction

Adventure Mode features 200 new stages that are set across different worlds, each with their own unique twists and turns that can be experienced either solo or with others in 4-player co-op! All of this is accompanied by a thrilling story told through fully-developed cutscenes.

To give just a taste of what fans can expect, SEGA®️ is introducing a stage from each of the mode’s first five Worlds respectively.

World 1 – Banana Farm

World 1 is naturally designed to progressively teach players all the tools and tricks to set them up for the rest of their adventure! A great example is the stage “Rail Slider,” where steps and ramps taller than the player’s ball are placed throughout the stage. Use the new technique, Spin Dash, to make it through the steps!

World 2 – Rose Garden

In “Wonder Maze,” the stage is designed like a large garden maze. Players will need to look for the correct route to make it to the goal.

World 3 – Floating City

The “Switch and Go” stage has switches that move the different scaffoldings. Here, players will need to use switches at the best time to reach the goal.

World 4 – Golden Temple

The “Rolling Balls” stage has giant balls that block the player’s way. Players must maneuver these giant objects to make their way to the end.

World 5 – Stone Valley

The “Rocket Launcher” stage has a goal that is located high in the sky. Use the rocket to get launched up in the air and aim for the goal!

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Features:

• Experience thrilling gameplay that is easy to pick up and play yet challenging and fulfilling to master.
• Go bananas with your favourite bunch and drop into online multiplayer​​ for up to 16 players or local multiplayer for up to 4 players!
• Slip into a wonderfully crafted story either locally or online in the all-new Adventure Mode, where you will journey through 200 newly crafted stages either in 4-player co-op or solo.
• Show off your style by customizing your character with over 300 fashionable items to choose from.
• Use the new Spin Dash technique to sprint past rivals or create new shortcuts to victory!

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble launches for Nintendo Switch on the 25^th of June 2024. For more information about the game, including where to pre-order, please visit the official website at https://www.bananarumble.com.

About SEGA of America

SEGA of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment. Established in 1986, SEGA of America publishes innovative interactive entertainment experiences for console, PC, mobile and emerging platforms. In 2020, SEGA ranked #1 among Metacritic’s Annual Game Publisher Rankings. Its globally beloved franchises include Sonic the Hedgehog™, Like a Dragon™, Virtua Fighter™, Super Monkey Ball™, and Phantasy Star Online™, along with Atlus’ Persona™ and Shin Megami Tensei™ series. Since its debut more than three decades ago, Sonic has become a pop culture icon featured in dozens of games, TV series, and movies. SEGA of America has offices in Irvine and Burbank, California.

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The Legendary Franchise Enters the Roguelite Genre, Now Available For Wishlist on Steam

Sydney, Australia – April 11, 2024 – Today, during the Triple-I Initiative Livestream, Ubisoft & partnering studio Evil Empire announced The Rogue Prince of Persia™, a 2D action-platforming roguelite game. The Rogue Prince of Persia™ will release in Early Access on Steam on May 14, 2024.

The Rogue Prince of Persia is set in a fictional rendition of Ctesiphon, the capital of the Persian Empire. The city faces invasion by the Hun’s army of possessed soldiers, led by the malevolent Hun chief, Nogai. Players will embody the Prince, who was gifted with a mystical bola that resurrects him each time he dies. This magical artifact has let him take huge risks to perfect the skills of acrobatics & combat in his youth, moulding him into a formidable warrior. Attempt after attempt, players must help the Prince explore different biomes, master new weapons, equip new trinkets, upgrade his gears at the Oasis and rally his allies to save the city from destruction.

To master the platforming sections, players will have to use the iconic wall run, allowing them to easily cross gaps, avoid traps and outmanoeuvre enemies. From the aqueduct to the grand academy, by way of the wild gardens, the Prince must use all his acrobatic skills to safely find a route through procedurally generated levels made of a variety of colourful biomes, inspired by Persian architecture. On top of all the environmental hazards players will have to deal with, they must fight through various enemies, both Huns wielding the dark shamanic magic and creatures corrupted by its influence. Plenty of options are available, to suit all playstyles, from twin daggers to spears, broad swords, and axes. Secondary weapons open the combat even further, with a choice of shields, bows, grappling hooks and more! Using these in combination with the wall run, shoulder vault, kick and stomp makes the Prince a formidable warrior, also making each run completely unique.

The game’s soundtrack is produced and composed by ASADI, a Persian-American Electronic Music Producer and Performance Artist. His talent and creativity will immerse players into a modern and epic vision of Persian folklore. The Rogue Prince of Persia’s Original Soundtrack is a fusion between traditional and modern sonorities, with rhythms supporting the moves and flow of the Prince.

Evil Empire studio benefits from a solid experience of 2D action-platforming roguelites. Wanting to start a brand-new project, they approached Ubisoft with their own take on the Prince of Persia brand, well known for its innovative spirit and gameplay masterclass. Ubisoft, as the publisher, and Evil Empire, as the developer, chose to release the game in Early Access on Steam, to work with the community and make the best game possible with the players, using the existing polished heart as a base. As time passes, players can expect new levels, bosses, weapons, enemies and upgrades to arrive, as well as additions based on community feedback. As of now the story has a hard stop in-game, but more will come!

About The Rogue Prince of Persia

The Rogue Prince of PersiaTM is a 2D fast-paced action-platforming roguelite, developed by Evil Empire and published by Ubisoft releasing in Early Access on Steam May 14, 2024 before releasing on other platforms at a later point, with Ubisoft Connect’s features. Join an engaged community, interact directly with the dev team to create the best possible game experience and enjoy regular content updates. Guide The Prince on his quest for redemption and to save his people of Ctesiphon from the Huns, masters of shamanic magic. Only by questioning his own behavior, trying new paths and new build for each run and with the support of those closest to him, can he find the solution that will save his kingdom and prove his worth to his family.

About Evil Empire

Evil Empire is a French independent studio that cut its teeth on post-launch content for Dead Cells over 5 years. Today, the studio employs 70 people well-versed in creating live-ops content hand-in-hand with the players and is preparing to release The Rogue Prince of Persia TM into Early Access on Steam. To learn more, please visit www.evilempriestudio.com

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2022–23 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1.74 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

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LONDON (April 10, 2024)– Kepler Interactive, the first global publisher co-owned and run by creators, today partnered with several developer studios around the world to reveal new trailers for their upcoming games in the first-ever Triple-I Initiative showcase, with exciting new looks and details revealed for Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, Tchia and Cat Quest III. 

Watch the Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn trailer:

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, the upcoming Action-RPG souls-lite by indie developer A44 Games today revealed a behind-the-scenes look at the game’s music and soundtrack in a brand-new ‘Composing Vengeance’ featurette. Featuring an interview with Eric Hillman, the game’s composer who also worked on A44 Game’s previous title Ashen, the new featurette provides insight into how the game’s soundscape encapsulates a world of fantasy and wonder. Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn launches this summer on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store). Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn will also be available day one with Xbox Game Pass. 

Watch the Tchia trailer:

Award-winning open-world adventure Tchia, developed by Awaceb, revealed the release date for their upcoming launch on Nintendo Switch™, with the game releasing both physically in partnership with Maximum Games and digitally via the Nintendo eShop on June 27, 2024. Fans excited for the upcoming release can pre-order the game now via the Nintendo eShop or with participating retailers. 

Watch the Cat Quest III trailer:

The paw-some upcoming action RPG by The Gentlebros Cat Quest IIIrevealed fresh new gameplay and a new glimpse at its purr-fect animated opening movie. Fans can look forward to more swashbuckling antics and co-operative action when Cat Quest III launches on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (via Steam) this summer. 

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About Kepler Interactive: 

Kepler Interactive – led by the founders of Kowloon Nights – is a developer and publisher that operates on a co-ownership model. Its studios are given strategic leadership roles, all while continuing to develop their games their way, with no creative limitations. Kepler’s partner studios are as varied as they are talented, including A44 Games in New Zealand, Alpha Channel and Timberline in North America, Awaceb, Ebb Software, and Sloclap in Europe, and Shapefarm in Asia. Kepler Interactive itself is headquartered in London. 

About A44: 

Founded in 2013, A44 Games has operated with the goal of making games we want to play in mind. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, the team at A44’s expertise is in combining cinematic experiences with complex gameplay. A44’s first game, Ashen, released in 2018 to critical acclaim. 

About Awaceb: 

Awaceb is a small studio based in Montreal, Canada. Founded in 2016, the studio’s first game was Fossil Echo, a story-driven 2D platformer. Tchia, Awaceb’s latest title, is a love letter to New Caledonia, the home of the studio’s two co-founders. 

About The Gentlebros:  

The Gentlebros is an award-winning studio Singapore-based studio and creators of the million-selling Cat Quest series across PC, consoles and mobile. Made up of game industry veterans, The Gentlebros aim to create worlds for people to have fun in. The next installment in the Cat Quest series, Cat Quest III, is set to launch on PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S and PC (via STEAM) in 2024.