LOS ANGELES – April 29, 2024 –Sherwood Extreme, the arcade crossbow shooter with bullet bolt-time and ridiculous co-op action from a former Sony Santa Monica developer now leading CAGE Studios, front flips onto 1.0 on PC via Steam today!
Sherwood Extreme 1.0 introduces a brand new Level Editor mode. Dream up levels alone or in online co-op and craft the perfect action movie scenarios. Challenge friends and fellow community members with creative maps mixing high-octane acrobatic combat with the chaos of a chemistry set.
When Sherwood Forest becomes overrun by goblins, the kingdom cries for its protector. Don that stylish cape, restock the quiver, and leap into action as the legendary Robin Hood. Traverse the colorful and diverse wilds of Sherwood including resplendent waterways, craggy castles, and breathtaking volcanoes. Set the stage for acrobatic accomplishments as the master archer swings into action.
Chain combos with slow-mo sniping, uncover silly secrets, and send goblins flying in every direction with a well-placed shot to a conveniently placed explosive barrel. Purge scores of the undead and try to survive as long as possible in Horde Mode. Collect power-ups to wreak havoc, save feathery friends, and cash in on loot to unlock more weapons, skills, costumes, and the game-changing Chicken Jetpack.
Save the day and climb the leaderboards with co-op shenanigans. Grapple onto a friend’s shoulders to become their backpack turret, firing bolts as a two-person tower of crossbow carnage. Settle personal conflicts in custom maps, crafting challenging courses while fellow archers play and offer live feedback on the design process.
“Not enough games empower players to be both skillful and silly,” said Salaar Kohari, game director and co-founder of CAGE Studios. “With Sherwood Extreme’s 1.0launch, we hope that our community has the tools they need to show off their creativity, challenge fellow archers, and have a slapstick blast while doing it.”
Sherwood Extreme 1.0 is out now on PC via Steam for $19.99 with a 15% launch discount, with support for English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian languages.
Co-founded by Salaar Kohari and Gabriel Langlois, CAGE Studios previously created Sail and Sacrifice with Sherwood Extreme becoming its sophomore project. The team aims to develop games alongside their community with a focus on polished gameplay and artistic integrity. Together, CAGE Studios plans to continue to build colorful action games and a diverse team.
The developers of indie hit “Paradise Killer” return with the world’s first Open World Mascot Manager Crime Drama, developed in collaboration with renowned Japanese developer Ikumi Nakamura.
LONDON, United Kingdom, 29 April 2024 – Award winning independent game studio Kaizen Game Works are proud to announce their second game: the world’s first (and best) open world mascot management crime drama, Promise Mascot Agency.
Michi, a disgraced yakuza lieutenant, is exiled to a cursed town to turn a bankrupt mascot agency into a profitable enterprise. As he struggles in his new life, can he manage to create a successful business and unravel the conspiracy behind his exile? He’s helped by Assistant Manager Pinky, who happens to be a mascot herself.
Players will explore their new home of Kaso-Machi in Michi’s run-down (but upgradable!) truck. There’s plenty to discover in this forgotten Japanese town – new friends to make, collectibles to find (and destroy), other businesses to partner with and, most importantly, a variety of mascots to recruit.
As we all know, mascots are living creatures that have coexisted with mankind since the dawn of history. Mascots have their own hopes, dreams and desires and you’ll need to negotiate to recruit them. Some mascots want money, some want fame, some want a rice ball from the local convenience store and some want to see the entire world burn to ashes in purifying hellfire.
Once they’re on the books, mascots can be trained and sent out on a variety of jobs to make money, gain experience and spread the name of the Promise Mascot Agency far and wide! Of course, jobs don’t always go to plan – whether it’s a narrow doorway, kitchens catching on fire or dreadful nightmare spirits, danger lurks around every corner. It’s up to the player to assist their imperilled employee using Hero Cards, cards representing a variety of characters Michi will meet during his days in Kaso-Machi. With tactical card usage, a mascot can overcome any challenge and win hearts, minds and a healthy paycheque.
Additionally, Kaizen Game Works are thrilled to have collaborated with well-known Japanese developer Ikumi Nakamura (The Evil Within, Ghostwire: Tokyo) and concept artist Mai Mattori on concept and art direction for Promise Mascot Agency. The pair helped Kaizen design and develop the world and characters, working together to create a unique Yakuza family, a repurposed love hotel and a cast of memorable, occasionally-horrific mascots!
To bring the concept art to life, Kaizen Game Works worked with Inko Ai Takita, a Japanese manga artist based in the UK who illustrated Promise Mascot Agency‘s band of freaks and weirdos in her signature manga style. We can’t wait for you to meet them all.
Promise Mascot Agency features a soundtrack from two composers. Firstly, Irish musician Alpha Chrome Yayo (real name Peter McCaughan) has been self-releasing a vast catalogue of diverse, genre-twisting albums since 2018 and is bringing his unique musical mind to the streets of Kaso-Machi. Additionally, the game will feature music from Japanese industry veteran Ryo Koike (Resident Evil 4 (2023), Ninja Gaiden II).
“Promise Mascot Agency rules. Working with Ikumi, Mai, Kowloon and all of our new friends has been amazing. Please be excited to buy play it. #kaizenyachtquest” – Oli Clarke Smith, Game Director
“We’ve poured our heart and soul into this game. We are so excited for you to visit Kaso-Machi and its inhabitants, we hope you enjoy getting to know Michi, Pinky, and the rest of our latest band of weirdos and freaks. Please enjoy.” – Rachel Noy, Art Director
“Promise Mascot Agency is filled with amazing characters, and we hope you’ll enjoy getting to know them as much as we enjoyed bringing them to life. We’re so excited to let everyone explore Kaso-Machi in Michi’s kei truck.” – Phil Crabtree, Technical Director
“Man, I’m finally going to be famous and be on talk shows and get into scandals and take on ill-advised endorsement deals! Anyway, can’t sit around yapping when we’ve got a business to run, a criminal conspiracy to uncover and a corrupt old mayor to bury in the woods!” – Pinky, Assistant Manager of the Promise Mascot Agency
Can Michi create the most successful mascot agency in Japan and discover the secrets behind his own exile in the process? Will Pinky ever solve her terrifying anger issues? Did that truck just grow wings? Find out all this and more when Promise Mascot Agency comes to PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Windows in 2025. For more information, please visit https://www.kaizengameworks.com/.
Promise Mascot Agency was developed with financial assistance from Kowloon Nights and the UK Global Screen Fund, financed by the UK Government’s department for Culture, Media and Sport and administered by the BFI. Kaizen Game Works is extremely grateful to both.
Revealing Bloom & Rage as a two-part story, featuring Swann as the playable character
PARIS–April 29, 2024 – DON’T NOD is pleased to release a brand-new trailer for DON’T NOD Montréal’s first game, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, at today’s IGN x ID@Xbox Digital Showcase.Bloom & Rage is the first installment of the Lost Records IP from the creative minds behind Life is Strange. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage was announced at the 2023 Game Awards and is scheduled to be released in late 2024 on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a narrative adventure game set in the fictional town of Velvet Cove in the summer of 1995. Four high school friends – Swann, Nora, Autumn, and Kat – spend the summer together hanging out, playing music, and becoming best friends… until something changes the trajectory of all of their lives. After 27 years of silence between them, they reunite to confront the dark secrets that made them promise to never speak again.
Main Playable Character Reveal: Introducing Swann
In this new trailer, discover Velvet Cove through the lens of a camcorder belonging to the game’s main protagonist, Swann, who is gearing up for her last summer in the fictional Michigan town. In the trailer we get a glimpse into Swann’s personality: her introverted nature and her love of capturing slices of reality on her camcorder. We also see some in-game areas that players will explore and characters they will get to meet when the game releases late 2024.
A Story of Friendship and Secrets, Coming in Two Parts
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage will be released in two distinct parts, a month apart. A natural break in the story means that players will be able to start discussions, share theories, and eagerly anticipate the next part in the story.
Get to Know an Unforgettable Group of Friends
At the start of the summer, Swann gets to know a group of friends – Nora, Autumn, and Kat. She spends the summer forming close bonds with each of them: Nora, rebellious, eccentric and full of energy; Autumn, the thoughtful and charismatic group leader; and Kat: pragmatic, strong-willed and enigmatic. Four very different personalities and perspectives come together on that fateful summer of ‘95 to uncover secrets that will bind – and break – the group.
Will the girls balance each other out, or clash in weird and wonderful ways?
An Original Soundtrack
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage will have a soundtrack made up of original tracks composed for the game and licensed music to tell the story of Swann and friends. As with the song featured in the announcement trailer at The Game Awards 2023 by Nora Kelly, the song featured in the Lo-fi Summer trailer is another original track composed for Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. The music is written and performed by Ruth Radelet, Adam Miller and Nat Walker.
To be among the first to get news on Bloom & Rage, follow the Lost Records social media accounts on X, Instagram and TikTok. You can also visit our website and follow DON’T NOD on Facebook, X and Instagram.
About DON’T NOD
DON’T NOD is an independent French publisher and developer with studios in Paris and Montréal creating original narrative games in the adventure (Life is StrangeTM, Tell Me WhyTM, Twin MirrorTM), RPG (VampyrTM, Banishers: Ghosts of New EdenTM), and action (Remember MeTM) genres. The studio is internationally renowned for unique narrative experiences with engaging stories and characters and has worked with industry leading publishers: Square Enix, Microsoft, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Focus Entertainment and Capcom. DON’T NOD creates and publishes its own IPs developed in-house such as Harmony: The Fall of Reverie TM, Jusant TM and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage TM, as well as using its knowledge and experience to collaborate with third-party developers whose editorial visions parallel the company’s own. Step into the studio’s immersive and innovative universe at dont-nod.com
DON’T NOD (ISIN code: FR0013331212 – ALDNE) is listed on Euronext Growth Paris
Save a dystopian metropolis through the revolutionary force of music
Boulder, Colo. (April 29, 2024) – Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey through a world where music is both a weapon and the key to liberation. During today’s ID@Xbox Digital Showcase Moonana Games (Virgo Versus The Zodiac) and Serenity Forge (Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!) unveiled Keylocker, a groundbreaking turn-based rhythm JRPG set for release in late Summer 2024 on PC and Xbox Series X|S: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1325040/Keylocker__Turn_Based_Cyberpunk_Action/
Check out the trailer here:
Step into the shoes of BOBO, a bold singer and songwriter on a mission to dismantle a tyrannical regime that has silenced all sound in the dystopian metropolis she calls home, Saturn. Through the electrifying power of music, BOBO must navigate real-time execution of moves in a rhythm game style to triumph over adversaries, uncover the mysteries of Saturn and its overlords, headline concerts with her cybernetic band and infiltrate the network to dismantle the corrupt system that ensnares her world.
Drawing inspiration from classics like the Mario & Luigi RPG series and Chrono Trigger, Keylocker seamlessly blends the charm of physical comedy with the depth of storytelling and challenge of strategic mechanics. With a genre-bending fusion of JRPG, narrative and rhythm elements, Keylocker promises an unforgettable experience.
Key Features:
Engaging Narrative: Dive into the dystopian world of Saturn, where rebellion simmers beneath the surface, and music is outlawed. Join BOBO on a quest to restore harmony to the land and overthrow oppression.
Dynamic Rhythm-Based Combat: Engage in tactical battles against the authorities, harnessing the power of music to fuel your moves. Swap between different movesets and tactics, mastering the rhythm to emerge victorious.
Captivating Soundscape: As you bring to life the sound of Saturn, BOBO and her band will perform an eclectic mix of pulse-pounding electronic jams that inspire the denizens of Keylocker. As long as you can keep the rhythm, that is.
Vibrant World Exploration: Explore Saturn’s sprawling cities, forge alliances, uncover secrets and challenge the status quo. Random battles are a thing of the past in Keylocker, with every face-off being an integral battle for the fate of Saturn.
Rewarding Social Interactions: Build relationships with diverse characters from various backgrounds through meaningful interactions and gift-giving. Delve into romantic and platonic connections, shaping the narrative through your choices.
Endless Possibilities: With multiple classes, branching quest lines and a dynamic narrative influenced by player choices, Keylocker offers endless possibilities for exploration and discovery.
From the creators of one of 2019’s most memorable indie fantasy JRPGs, Virgo Versus The Zodiac, Keylocker gives you the power of choice and puts destiny in your hands.
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About Moonana Games
With an international team based in South America, USA and Europe, Moonana is a small but dedicated game development studio with a love for off-beat RPGs. Inspired by modern classics, Moonana’s work reimagines the genre by combining quirky characters, heartfelt plots, and sizzling mechanics, creating fresh and unforgettable experiences.
About Serenity Forge
Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives.
Boulder, Colo. (April 29, 2024) – The mysterious world of Centum from Hack the Publisher and Serenity Forge was revealed today during the ID@Xbox Digital Showcase. Releasing on Xbox and PC this summer, Centum invites you into a reality where fact and fiction blur closer than ever before: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2625550/Centum/
Watch the announcement trailer if you think your psyche can handle it:
Everything is not what it seems in Centum. You are trapped, and everything around you is unreliable: the characters, the objects, even the game world itself may be a lie. It is up to you to unravel the mysteries of this world and escape. You will be confronted with daunting themes, challenging you to question your own beliefs and perceptions of the game’s reality–and the real world. You must have what it takes to confront the unknown. It’s a good thing you have a reliable narrator as your guide in this world of mysteries.
Each playthrough is its own unique labyrinth, thanks to Centum’s ever-shifting nature. The dynamic dialogue choices presented allow you to influence each character’s ego states and alter the narrative’s trajectory. Centum remembers every decision, so make sure that you’re confident in your choices – one wrong choice could cost you everything.
Stay in the loop on all things Serenity Forge by visiting the team’s website and Twitter page.
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About Hack the Publisher
Hack The Publisher, headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, embraces the ethos of “comfort the afflicted, afflict the comfortable.” Specializing in horror and sci-fi, they use these genres to explore unconventional themes, challenging players to confront existential questions. They aim to spark meaningful conversations and inspire players to confront existential questions while offering a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos.
About Serenity Forge
Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives.
New massive space battles and legendary items come to EVERSPACE 2 alongside an engine migration to Unreal Engine 5 and a flotilla of tweaks and bug fixes in today’s free update.
Hamburg, Germany – April 29, 2024 — ROCKFISH Games is bringing another massive free update to their open world spaceship looter shooter action RPG, EVERSPACE 2. Incursions releases today on PC and PlayStation worldwide with Xbox to follow shortly, bringing an exciting list of new gameplay features, in-game items, and improvements to space fans.
The update comes soon after a massive win for EVERSPACE 2 at the 2024 Deutsche Computerspielpreis where ROCKFISH Games took home Best German Game, the top award for video games developed in Germany.
Watch the Incursions Update Video below:
The Incursions update broadens the depth of EVERSPACE 2’s world and lore, adding massive space battles to the later portion of the story campaign. Actions taken by Adam Roslin and his crew have weakened the integrity of the universe and allowed Ancients to break into reality from rift space. In new Incursions activities, it’s up to skilled space pilots to fend off hordes of enemies while destroying beacons allowing enemies to cross over from another dimension.
Legendaries, new front, rear, and cockpit modules, and new reliquary treasure items that can be unlocked in the retooled Ancient Rift mode. Additional features such as a revamped photo mode, reworked Scout “Shadow Strike” ultimate ability, increased legendary item limit per loadout, and many community-requested changes have also been added. On Xbox and PlayStation consoles, controller button remapping has also been added in response to community request. The Incursions update also brings EVERSPACE 2 from Unreal Engine 4 to 5.3. This engine migration allows the ROCKFISH Games team to continue development using the latest tools while enabling toggleable features such as Lumen GI on DirectX 12, Nvidia Reflex latency reduction, Intel XeSS upscaler, AMD FSR 3.0 upscaler and Nvidia Frame Generation for high-end PC players.
“Bringing EVERSPACE 2 to Unreal Engine 5.3 alongside all the new Incursions content was a monumental challenge that the team tackled in stride and the results are evident,” said ROCKFISH Games CEO and co-founder Michael Schade. “Though we were able to take advantage of the latest technologies such as Nvidia’s Frame Generation and Unreal’s Lumen in this update, our main goal with this engine migration was to future proof the game—we’ve got a lot more premium content coming that we’ll share about later this year. For now, new and returning pilots can enjoy all the legendaries and endgame content added with this update.”
Find the full list of changes in the studio’s latest blog.
ROCKFISH Games also launches a new EVERSPACE 2 Supporter Pack on Steam today, making an assortment of ship cosmetic options available for superfans. This $9.99 / €9.99 / £8.49 / ¥1520 pack includes new ship skins, decals, and lighting effects as well as a variety of engine effects for pilots looking to support the team.
EVERSPACE 2 is available on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, GOG, and the Microsoft Store for $49.99 / €49.99 / £44.99 / ¥6930. The game is available as a Play Anywhere title on Xbox and PC Game Pass. EVERSPACE 2 is fully voiced in English and German and currently localized in thirteen languages including English, Brazilian Portuguese, Czech, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and Spanish.
Every second friday, the ROCKFISH Games team shows off content from their latest EVERSPACE 2 dev build on the ROCKFISH Games Twitch and YouTube channel from 8 pm to 10 pm CET / 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET / 11:00 am to 1:00 pm PT. Viewers are encouraged to bring their questions about EVERSPACE games for the dev team.
About ROCKFISH Games GmbH
ROCKFISH Games is an independent game studio specializing in cutting-edge space action RPGs for PC and consoles. Industry veterans Michael Schade and Christian Lohr founded ROCKFISH Games to create a new breed of adrenalin-filled adventures for space shooter fans through their acclaimed EVERSPACE IP. After spending over two decades as joint entrepreneurs in the 3D graphics and mobile gaming space, Schade and Lohr built ROCKFISH Games from the ground up alongside their former team of veteran talents to the current studio of 30 game developers and community experts from across the industry over the past ten years.
Using Kickstarter as a platform to build a new community in 2015, ROCKFISH Games reached a runaway success with EVERSPACE, which has sold over three million copies on PC and consoles. Building on this success and propelled by yet another wildly successful Kickstarter campaign in 2019, ROCKFISH Games is dedicated to crafting a compelling next-gen single-player open-world space shooter experience that is driven by quality storytelling while being highly accessible at the beginning and yet deep in its gameplay mechanics to appeal to casual as well as hardcore space action aficionados from around the globe with EVERSPACE 2.
Outlandish new trailer reveals bizarro new gameplay and upcoming demo
Leicester, UK – 29th April 2024
Ready your tools, diagnostic devices and basic literacy skills as the whacky, irreverent (and downright weird) roguelite spaceship repair simulator, Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop, opens its doors to players this November on Windows PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
The frantic ‘fix’em’up’ challenges players to take the helm at a franchise of the eponymous owner, Uncle Chop. The ultra-tactile mechanics twinned with a roguelite format create a unique and outlandish gameplay experience with an aesthetic and dark humour inspired by TV shows such as Adventure Time and Rick & Morty.
New gameplay, spaceships, repair modules and miscreants are revealed in the latest trailer which also features a sneak peak at boss ships, factions, and the…occult ‘activities’ that go alongside them…oh and donuts.
Kasedo Games work closely together with enthusiastic & talented indie developers from around the world to publish ‘Triple I’ titles that players will love.
Through our vast knowledge of producing, PR, marketing and distribution, we always strive for quality games made by quality indie teams and we understand that every game and every studio has different requirements. The support, creative freedom and platform we provide means we can make great games happen without forgetting their roots.
Titles under the Kasedo label include: ‘IXION, ‘City of Gangsters’, Recipe for Disaster’, ‘Filament’, ‘Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus’, ‘Rise of Industry’, ‘Project Highrise’ and ‘Crowntakers’. www.kasedogames.com
New Outfits for All Four Year 1 Characters, Plus Major Battle Balance Updates, Will Also Be Released Alongside Akuma
London (April 29, 2024) Unleash your inner demon when the legendary Akuma joins the Street Fighter™ 6 roster starting on May 22, across PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam! Dropping right alongside Akuma are three significant new updates:
Fight with style when Outfit 3 becomes available for all Year 1 Characters, including Rashid, A.K.I., Ed, and Akuma. Year 1 Ultimate Pass owners will automatically receive these including their colors 1-10 on May 22.
The highly anticipated battle balance updates are coming to the game. We’ll have more details to share about this in the upcoming weeks.
The newest stage in Street Fighter 6, Enma’s Hollow, where Akuma resides to continue his hellbent training has been revealed. Year 1 Ultimate Pass owners will automatically receive this stage on May 22.
To check out the Akuma Gameplay Trailer, please visit YouTube, and for the latest assets and information on Street Fighter 6, visit the official Street Fighter 6 website.
Akuma drops straight into the action across all three Street Fighter 6 game modes, including World Tour where you can learn more about his story, Battle Hub where you can apply his moves to your own avatar, as well as the classic Fighting Ground experience. Check out his throwback Outfit 2 style as well, inspired by his debut look in Super Street Fighter™ II Turbo.
Now on to a sample of some of his exhilarating and demonic moves:
Gou Hadoken: Akuma’s infamous fireball is back and can be charged up to blast a “red fireball” that gives him more options on hit or block.
Ashura Senku: Like his previous iterations, Akuma uses Ashura Senku to glide on the battlefield cloaked in shadows.
Adamant Flame: One of Akuma’s new moves, where he performs a forward thrust engulfed in flames. This move is useful in combos and for exploiting vulnerable opponents due to its long reach.
Messatsu Gohado: Akuma’s Level 1 Super Art where he fires a highly concentrated ball of Satsui no Hado.
Empyrean’s End: Akuma’s Level 2 Super Art where he turns the Satsui no Hado into a powerful flame and ignites it within the opponent.
Sip of Calamity: Akuma’s first Level 3 Super Art where he throws opponents on the ground face-first and follows up with a single devastating blow.
Shun Goku Satsu or “Raging Demon”: This second Level 3 Super Art can only be performed when his Vitality is low enough for a Critical Art and can be used to end combos. This time, he allows you to see what happens during the one second worth of nightmares.
Akuma will be unlocked for owners of the Year 1 Character Pass, Year 1 Ultimate Pass, Deluxe Edition, or Ultimate Edition on May 22. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks!
About Street Fighter 6 Street Fighter 6, having sold more than three million units since launch, is available now and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter™ series with a combo of unique fighting game innovations, brimming with content across three brand new game modes – Fighting Ground, World Tour, and Battle Hub. Players around the world can get their hands on all the hard-hitting Street Fighter 6 action now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
About Capcom
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com or news.capcomusa.com.
Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
TEKKEN 8revealed its roadmap for the months to come, which includes battle adjustments, free additions and second DLC character, Lidia Sobieski.
Watch the new trailer here:
Starting this spring, battle adjustments will be made as the development team continues to work on improving the balance of the game as well as the player experience.
This summer, the first free updates will be out, including the release of a new stage, the Seaside Resort, and introducing the Photo Mode.
In Autumn, a brand-new story, involving Eddy Gordo, will come for free to TEKKEN 8. Additional modes, such as Ghost vs. Ghost or Online Practice are planned to be added at a later date.
Last but not least, the Prime Minister of Poland, Lidia Sobieski, makes her return in TEKKEN 8. She will be available this summer with an early access for Character Year 1 Pass owners.
Hot on the heels of EVO Japan, the TEKKEN WORLD TOUR is still underway, as players all across the globe compete to earn points and try to clinch a spot for the TEKKEN WORLD TOUR Finals. All details on the TEKKEN WORLD TOUR are available here.
Developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., TEKKEN 8 harnesses Unreal® Engine 5 to bring new weight and atmosphere to the game’s battles, with every character remodelled in stunning detail and new dynamic and destructible environments added to the game. TEKKEN 8 is available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Experience the revival of the beloved tennis franchise with Standard Edition and Grand Slam® Edition cover athletes Roger Federer and Serena Williams, and Deluxe Edition cover athletes Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Świątek, and Francis Tiafoe, alongside gameplay that provides a real tennis feel, all four Grand Slam® Tournaments, and more
2K announced TopSpin® 2K25, a revival of the beloved tennis simulation video game series developed by Hangar 13, is available now on PlayStation® 5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. Featuring competitive single-player and multiplayer modes, all four historic Grand Slam® Tournaments, 25 playable pros, and much more, TopSpin 2K25 is sure to satisfy seasoned tennis aficionados and newcomers to the virtual court alike. Fans can check out the launch trailer, which features cover athlete Frances Tiafoe facing off against iconic rapper and tennis aficionado Pusha T, plus an appearance by tennis icon John McEnroe, as well as the gameplay trailer, which shows cover athlete Carlos Alcaraz vs. Daniil Medvedev, Andre Agassi vs. Pete Sampras, Coco Gauff vs. Madison Keys, as well as several other members of the game’s roster and custom MyPLAYERs in action.
“After over a decade since the last iteration of TopSpin, we’re excited to be able to share TopSpin 2K25 with the world,” said Remi Ercolani, Gaming Director at Hangar 13. “TopSpin 2K25 gives players an authentic tennis experience by providing deep personalisation, iconic venues, enhanced gameplay, and more, and we are very proud of the work we’ve done to bring this experience to tennis fans everywhere.”
TopSpin 2K25 features a series of innovations and hallmarks of the sport, including:
Win the career GRAND SLAM®: Create your own custom MyPLAYER, travel the world as an up-and-coming pro, go toe-to-toe with the biggest names in tennis, and step onto the court at Wimbledon, Roland-Garros, the US Open, and the Australian Open as you strive to become a Grand Slam® Champion in MyCAREER;
Compete at iconic venues: Visit some of the most vibrant courts on the Tour in TopSpin 2K25. 48 unique courts will be available to play or unlock from launch, including 15 real-life venues, from the four Grand Slam® tournaments to all nine ATP Masters 1000 venues. Outdoor venues also offer the option of three different times of day to play;
Tennis Legends & Rising Stars: Play as cover icons Roger Federer and Serena Williams or serve up smashing highlights as the new wave of cover athletes Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Świątek, and Frances Tiafoe. Step onto the court as legends like John McEnroe and Andre Agassi, or pit the greats of the past, such as Steffi Graf and Pete Sampras, against rising stars of today, like Coco Gauff, Paula Badosa, Daniil Medvedev and Matteo Berrettini. Choose from 25 playable pros, some with unique animations, attributes and playstyles, and unleash their explosive power and clever finesse against other players locally or online;
Personalise your MyPLAYER: Create a MyPLAYER tailored to your play style and define your look on the court! With a wide range of customisation options, you can fine-tune your attributes and earn new Coaches, Fittings, and gear from leading tennis and fashion brands including Nike, adidas, New Balance, Wilson, Yonex, Uniqlo, Asics, Original Penguin, Lululemon, Market, Hugo Boss, Lacoste, and more;
Dominate the court online: Test your custom MyPLAYER’s mettle and showcase your tennis prowess in Online Exhibition, challenge other MyPLAYERs on the World Tour, or step into the 2K Tour as a playable pro and challenge players around the world with cross-play support;
Train with John McEnroe: From power serves to gorgeous drop-shots, newcomers can learn how to play like a legend with John McEnroe at the TopSpin Academy, while experienced players can fine-tune their skills. Master advanced controls as you progress through a series of skill-sharpening drills and challenges to gain an edge on every surface;
2K Soundtrack: The soundtrack features 18 danceable tracks, including “Heartbreak Feels So Good” (Dillon Francis Remix) by Fall Out Boy, whose bassist and lyricist Pete Wentz, a tennis superfan, has partnered with TopSpin 2K as an official Off Court Ambassador. TopSpin 2K25 also features an original score composed by trance music pioneer BT;
Centre Court Pass: Centre Court Passes feature live, online Seasons that run from 8-10 weeks, with six Centre Court Passes planned for the first year. The Centre Court Pass for Season 1 will be available as TopSpin 2K25 launches and will be themed around Roland-Garros.
TopSpin 2K25 Editions
TopSpin 2K25 features four editions* of the game: Standard Edition, Standard Cross-Gen Edition, Deluxe Edition, and Grand Slam® Edition:
The Standard Edition is available for AUD $99.95 / NZD $109.95 on previous-gen platforms (PS4, Xbox One consoles) and PC and for AUD $119.95 / NZD $129.95 on current-gen consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S);
The Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition is available for AUD $119.95 / NZD $129.95 on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. The Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition includes the Standard Edition across previous and current-gen platforms within the same console family and the same PlayStation or Xbox account;
The Deluxe Edition is available for AUD $149.95 / NZD $159.95 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The Deluxe Edition includes the Standard Edition (with dual-gen entitlement for console), Under the Lights Pack, plus New Wave Pack featuring Alternate Outfits for Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Świątek, and Francis Tiafoe, plus a collection of additional apparel, and the Rookie Rise Pack which features a MyPlayer Boost and 1700 VC;
The Grand Slam® Edition is available for AUD $179.95 / NZD $189.95 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. In addition to the Standard Edition (with dual-gen entitlement for console) and all bonus content included in the Deluxe Edition, the Grand Slam® Edition includes the Grand Slam® Champions Pack, which features a special Championship Racket and Champion Serve, as well as the All Access Pass which includes six post-launch Premium Centre Court Pass Seasons, as well as eight bonus cosmetic items.
Developed by Hangar 13, TopSpin 2K25 is rated G. For more information on TopSpin 2K25, please visit https://topspin.2k.com/.
Hangar 13 is a 2K studio. 2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
Internet connection and 2K Account (minimum age varies) required to redeem and use bonus content and access online features, including MyCareer, MyPlayer, Centre Court Pass, 2K Tour and World Tour. See www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for additional details. Some in-game content may require online gameplay to unlock. Online console play may require separate paid platform subscription and account registration. Terms apply.
*Prices based on 2K’s suggested retail price. Actual retail price may vary. See local store for info.
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