Moto2™ and Moto3™ riders Celestino Vietti and Filippo Farioli were hosted at Milestone offices in Milan to provide their consultancy on the development of the new chapter of the franchise

Sydney, Australia, April 10, 2024: MotoGP™24,the new instalment of the official MotoGP™ videogame will be soon available, bringing all the thrills of the most prestigious two-wheel championships in the world back on consoles as of May 2, 2024. Over the past year, the Milan-based development team was able to count on two special consultancies to raise the bar of simulation even higher: Moto2™ rising star Celestino Vietti and Moto3™ young talent Filippo Farioli were hosted at the company’s offices to provide their feedback on the riding physics and how to make it as faithful to reality as possible.

Watch the feedback session here: https://youtu.be/_7mxp6DOJxA

Having Vietti and Farioli testing the game at its early stage of development was particularly important to improve one of the trickiest aspects of replicating in the game what a real rider does on the track, namely the management of both the corner entry and exit phases. This is where riders’ talent really makes a difference, pushing their bikes to the limit to achieve the best possible performance, something that players will be able to fully experience in MotoGP™24. Vietti and Farioli’s expertise was indeed key in designing a much more forgiving gameplay compared to the previous instalments. This will allow players to reach the edge of physics possibilities in a more controlled way, thus leaving more room for their gaming skills, while simultaneously increasing the level of realism.

In particular, following the riders’ suggestions, the rear end of Moto™2 bikes will feel slightly unstable at the beginning of the braking phase. Next, a stronger engine brake will come into play; this has been enhanced to push players toward a racing style closer to the one that is most effective in real races. Indeed, as explained by Vietti, the best way to approach a turn with a Moto™2 is to delay the braking point and then brake as hard as possible. Braking too hard into the corner will obviously cause a front-end tuck, but compared to previous years the braking power will be way more manageable by the players so that they can exert a greater influence on one of the most decisive phases of motorbike racing. Furthermore, once the brakes are released, the behaviour of the bike has been modified to make it smoother and more manoeuvrable during fast changes of direction. While leaning, it will be then important to quickly pick up the bike to reduce the dip time and release the full power in the exit phase. Here, the absence of electronic control systems will play a major role when riding a Moto™2 compared to a MotoGP™, as players will have to find the right percentage of acceleration to unload all available horsepower without incurring a high-side; for this purpose, a smoother power delivery system has been implemented.

Vietti and Farioli’s testing sessions were therefore fundamental in creating a racing model that, while maintaining its simulative nature, will better valorise the individual skills of each player, bringing their experience closer to that of real riders.

MotoGP™24 be available on May 2, 2024, on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, and Steam.

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About Milestone

Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest-established racing game developers in the world. The 290+ people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™, MXGP, Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, and the acclaimed Hot Wheels Unleashed™, as well as its own IPs RIDE and Gravel. For more information please visit https://milestone.it/

About MotoGP™ & Dorna Sports   
The FIM Grand Prix World Championship, MotoGP™, is the world’s most exciting sport. 22 of the fastest riders compete on purpose-built prototype motorcycles on some of the world’s greatest racetracks, creating one of the most thrilling shows on Earth. Since it was inaugurated in 1949, the sport has grown to comprise 20+ Grands Prix across five continents, with the television broadcast reaching hundreds of millions around the world.

Dorna Sports became the sole commercial and television rights holder of the FIM MotoGP™ World Championship in 1991. Based in Madrid, Spain, with premises in Barcelona and a subsidiary in Rome, the Dorna Group is a leader in sports management, marketing and media, and has seen continued growth over the years; expanding from solely MotoGP™ to include other leading motorcycle racing championships across the globe.

MyCAREER, 2K Tour, World Tour, MyPLAYERS and TopSpin Academy highlighted in latest Centre Court Report

Today, 2K revealed more gameplay footage and details highlighting the different game modes and customisation options of TopSpin 2K25.

In the latest TopSpin 2K25 Centre Court Report: Meet the Modes developer video, developers Remi Ercolani, Game Director and Jesse Scott, Associate Principal Designer walk viewers through the player journey, starting out at the TopSpin Academy where players can master core gameplay mechanics. Guided by the voice of tennis icon John McEnroe, TopSpin Academy leads players through Basic Lessons demonstrating fundamentals such as positioning, timing and shot selection, followed by Advanced Lessons that teach advanced techniques such as power serves, lob shots and more, as well as Playstyle Lessons, which show off the strengths and weaknesses of various playstyles players can chose to apply when building their custom MyPLAYER. 

Players may then wish to jump into Exhibition matches. Offline Exhibition matches include single player singles or single player doubles with an AI partner, as well as local multiplayer singles or doubles with human partners, supporting up to four players. Online Exhibition multiplayer with skill-based random matchmaking will also be available at launch, supporting cross-platform play, with multiplayer between friends planned for the near future. 

For players who have developed their skills in TopSpin Academy and practiced in Exhibition matches, the next step offers three options: 2K Tour, MyCAREER and World Tour. In 2K Tour, players select one of the licensed pros and go online to challenge another player and their selected pro. Each day, certain featured pros and objectives offer players the opportunity to earn points and climb the 2K Tour leaderboard. 

MyCAREER presents players with the opportunity to create their own custom MyPLAYER and rise through the Men’s or Women’s Tour rankings by competing in a series of small to large tournaments, including all four Grand Slam® tournaments, while chasing the World #1 ranking. Incorporating a wide variety of unique hairstyles, skin tones, body types, prosthetics, apparel, animations and play style options, MyPLAYERs offer players the opportunity to truly customise their appearance and experience. In addition to customising their MyPLAYER and demonstrating the skills they’ve developed, players will also need to engage in a bit of athlete management in MYCAREER, as they decide which events to play and skip, and manage fatigue and energy levels.

After building up a MyPLAYER in MyCAREER, World Tour is the ultimate test. In World Tour, players take their custom MyPLAYER online to challenge other MyPLAYERs. By winning matches and tournaments, players earn Tournament Points, climb the global leaderboard, and claim glory. By playing and winning matches and tournaments in any game mode, players earn XP and VC. XP can be used to improve MyPLAYER attributes and unlock coaches and fittings to define play style, while VC can also be used to redistribute MyPLAYER attribute points, hire coaches, purchase fittings, animations, and apparel to give MyPLAYERs a striking fashion sense, and more.

The TopSpin 2K25 Deluxe Edition and Grand Slam® Edition will be available April 23, 2024 – up to three days ahead* of Standard and Cross-Gen Editions! TopSpin 2K25 Standard and Cross-Gen Editions will be available Friday, April 26, 2024.

Pre-order** TopSpin 2K25 Standard Edition or Standard Cross-Gen Edition and receive the Under the Lights Pack, featuring Alternate Outfits for Serena Williams and Roger Federer, Wilson Nightfall Bundle, and Night-Time Majors. The Under the Lights Pack is also included with the Deluxe and Grand Slam® Editions. Additional information on the TopSpin 2K25 Centre Court Passes and more will be shared soon.

Developed by Hangar 13, TopSpin 2K25 is rated G. For more information on TopSpin 2K25, please visit https://topspin.2k.com/. Follow TopSpin 2K on TikTok, Instagram, X, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest TopSpin 2K25 news.

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Internet connection and online Account (minimum age varies) required to access online features and redeem and use bonus content, including MyCAREER, MyPLAYER, 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.

*Early Access available for Deluxe and Grand Slam® Editions only. Early Access for physical copies of TopSpin 2K25 Deluxe Edition only available at participating retailers and stores in select territories while stocks last. See TopSpin2K.com for more details.

**Internet connection and a 2K Account required to redeem bonus content.  Digital pre-orders: TopSpin 2K25 Under the Lights Pack will be automatically entitled in game at launch. Physical pre-orders: Pre-order to guarantee access to the TopSpin 2K25 Under the Lights Pack which will be delivered via code in box to be redeemed in game. TopSpin 2K25 Under the Lights Pack included within the Deluxe and Grand Slam® Editions.Terms apply.

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Fans can preorder now, with Gold and Ultimate Edition purchasers enjoying the first-ever open world Star Wars game up to three days early. 

Sydney, Australia – April 10, 2024 – Today, Ubisoft, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, announced that Star Wars Outlaws, the first open-world Star Wars game, will launch on August 30 on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PlayStation 5 and PC through Ubisoft Connect. Fans who subscribe to Ubisoft+ or purchase the Gold Edition or Ultimate Edition of the game can enjoy up to three days early access*, and those who preorder before August 30 will receive the “Kessel Runner Bonus Pack” which includes cosmetics for Kay’s speeder and for her ship, the Trailblazer. 

Ubisoft revealed more details about cunning scoundrel Kay Vess and her companion Nix’s search for an opportunity of a lifetime. During this era, the Empire’s rule is distracted by the rebellion that won’t quit, leading to a golden age for the underworld. As a skilled thief, Kay’s antics catch the attention of Sliro, the leader of a new, foreboding criminal syndicate Zerek Besh. After Sliro places a bounty on Kay’s head, Kay and Nix are offered their one shot at freedom: pull off one of the greatest heists of all time. Kay and Nix will need to navigate the underworld across the galaxy, building their reputation with legendary criminal organizations including the Pyke Syndicate, the Hutt Cartel, the Ashiga Clan** and Crimson Dawn to earn the support they need to finish the job. 

 “In search of true freedom, the resourceful Kay and Nix will journey through the underworld and across the Outer Rim, taking on jobs from syndicates, facing off against intimidating foes, avoiding oppressive Imperial rule and recruiting a skilled outlaw crew in order to pull off one of the greatest heists the galaxy has ever seen,” shared Julian Gerighty, Creative Director. 

“Star Wars Outlaws invites fans to experience a side of the galaxy that has a treasure trove yet to be explored, the exploits of the scoundrels taking advantage of the golden age of the underworld. We’ve been inspired by Massive Entertainment’s dedication to bringing this aspect of Star Wars to life, including both iconic and new things for fans to explore in an open world,” said Douglas Reilly, vice president, Lucasfilm Games. 

Kay and Nix will travel across the galaxy to gain the right resources and crew for the ultimate heist. In their journey, they’ll travel across distinct locations, both iconic and new: Canto Bight, Kijimi, Tatooine, Akiva, and the windswept savannah of Toshara**. Along the way, Kay will explore bustling cities and cantinas, race across sprawling outdoor landscapes on her speeder, and pilot her ship the Trailblazer through the wilds of space. When things go awry, the Trailblazer will also help them chase, evade and attack to gain the upper hand in thrilling dogfights with the Empire and other foes.  

Star Wars Outlaws will be available through the Ubisoft Store and at retail at a suggested price of AUD$109.95 for the base game. By subscribing to Ubisoft+ or purchasing the Gold or Ultimate Edition, players can also access the game up to three days early*.  

• Standard Edition 
• Base game 
• Gold Edition 
• Base game 
• Season Pass (Includes 2 DLCs, the “Jabba’s Gambit” exclusive mission at launch and the “Kessel Runner Character Pack” cosmetic pack) 
• Up to 3 days early access* 
• Ultimate Edition: 
• Base game 
• Season Pass (Includes 2 DLCs, the “Jabba’s Gambit” exclusive mission at launch and the “Kessel Runner Character Pack” cosmetic pack) 
• Sabacc Shark Bundle: includes cosmetics for Kay, her blaster, Nix, Kay’s Speeder and the “Trailblazer” spaceship 
• Rogue Infiltrator Bundle: includes cosmetics for Kay, Nix, Kay’s speeder and the “Trailblazer” 
• Digital art book: A selection of the game’s concept art and visuals, including unique cinematic storyboards.
• Up to 3 days early access* 

For more information about Star Wars Outlaws, please visit: starwarsoutlaws.com. 

To preorder the game on the Ubisoft Store, please visit store.ubisoft.com.  

For the latest news on Star Wars Outlaws and all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit: news.ubisoft.com   

*Play the game up to 3 days before the official launch date. Internet connection and Ubisoft account required to redeem the digital content. Please check system requirements and product details/restrictions before purchase and upon game release. 
**Created by Massive Entertainment in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games. 

About Star Wars Outlaws 

With development led by Massive Entertainment*, Star Wars Outlaws will invite players to experience the Star Wars galaxy like never before through an original story set between Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™ and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™. As the Galactic Empire relentlessly pursues the final defeat of the Rebel Alliance, the criminal underworld thrives. Fans will play as cunning scoundrel, Kay Vess and her loyal companion Nix, as they attempt one of the greatest heists the Outer Rim has ever seen. Seeking the means to start a new life, players will join Kay and Nix as they fight, steal, and outwit their way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates and join the galaxy’s most wanted. 

Kay and Nix can turn any situation to their advantage: use stealth and gadgets to gain the upper hand, use Nix to distract and draw away enemies, or engage in blaster combat in tense situations throughout their journey. In order to pull off the ultimate heist, Kay and Nix will search for and join forces with a cast of outlaws, including battle-hardened droid ND-5. While stealing valuable goods, infiltrating secret locations, and outwitting enemies, they will need to carefully consider how their choices affect their status with each syndicate, as each move will influence Kay’s ever-changing reputation. 

*Development partners include Ubisoft Annecy, Bucharest, Chengdu, Milan, Montpellier, Paris, Redlynx, Shanghai, Stockholm, Toronto. 

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 €1,739 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com. 

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Are you Feeling ‘HANGRY’ ? – New Snack ‘n’ Slash Action RPG Serves Up Delicious Dishes and Carnivorous Combat. HUNT. EAT. EVOLVE.

Toronto, Canada – April 9, 2024— Game Pill, one of Canada’s leading and most experienced game development studios with over 100 game credits, is thrilled to announce a new original snack ‘n’ slash action RPG called Hangry. In this all-new adventure, players take on the role of the titular character, Hangry, on an intergalactic quest to hunt down, carve up, and devour countless delicious beasts spread across a wide assortment of exotic locales. 

Hangry is a third-person action RPG with over-the-top fast-paced combat and gorgeous visuals powered by Unreal Engine. The diverse landscapes are like nothing you’ve seen before from the BBQ’d woodlands to candy-coated caverns littered with monsters waiting to be your next secret ingredient.

Hangry is focused on a satisfying gameplay loop of hunting, eating, and evolving. You’ll set out on hunts to track down creatures to check off your recipe, then you’ll cook and serve the dishes to grow your character, upgrade stats, and unlock new weapons. 

For more details about Hangry, you can visit the game’s official website, and wishlist the title on Steam for updates leading up to release.

About Game Pill

Game Pill is one of the most experienced and established game development studios in Canada. Based in Toronto, Ontario we’ve had the pleasure of working with dozens of clients on licensed games over the years for established IPs bringing well-loved characters and widely known brands to life. With credits on over 100 games amassing more than 10 million play sessions across over 15 years, Game Pill is full of talented and experienced developers. Game Pill’s studio develops games as work for hire and co-development as well as original IP.

LOS ANGELES – April 9, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, celebrates the 9^th anniversary for its blockbuster mobile RPG MARVEL Future Fight. Leading up to the 9-year milestone on April 30^th, agents can participate in several limited-time “9 Year Red Carpet” events and receive valuable rewards.

Starting today through April 29^th, agents can pre-register for the anniversary celebration HERE. A variety of rewards await all pre-registered agents, including Selector: Potential Transcended Character, 9 million Gold and up to 900 Crystals.

The MARVEL Future Fight 9^th Anniversary celebration offers several limited-time events, including:

• 9^th Year Countdown Event (April 9 – 29): Check-in the game during the event period and earn multiple rewards such as a Tier-2 Mega Advancement Ticket, Level 6 Potential Enhancement Ticket, Odin’s Blessing Chest and a total of 900 Crystals.
• 9^th Year Celebration Event (April 30 – mid-May): Special rewards including Selector: Tier-3 Character, 9-Year Anniversary Comic Card, Selector: Premium Tier-2 Character and more will be provided to agents who play during the event. The currency amount required to earn a Dimension Chest will be lowered during the event period.

Additionally, several Tier-3 Characters, including Iron Man and Loki, will be available to play for a limited time (new agents only).

MARVEL Future Fight has over 150 million players across the world with the game currently available worldwide in the App Store® and Google Play™.

For more information, please visit http://marvelfuturefight.netmarble.com.

About Netmarble Corporation

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

About Marvel

Marvel is one of the world’s most prominent entertainment brands, built on an unparalleled library of iconic characters and stories that have shaped pop culture for 85 years. The Marvel brand spans entertainment, including film, television, publishing, licensing, games, live events, digital media, and more.

For more information visit marvel.com. © 2024 MARVEL

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Hop On Over To Australia With Fifth Free Update Introducing Four Playable Arcanists, New Events, Garments, UTTU Flash Gathering, And More

HONG KONG – APRIL 10, 2024 – Bluepoch Games has announced that time-travel strategic RPG Reverse: 1999 will release its free Australia-themed update, “Revival! The Uluru Games,” on April 18. Since its global launch last October, Reverse: 1999 has been downloaded by over 19.99 million players worldwide and remains on top of both the App Store and Google Play charts. The game is also available to play on PC via the official website.

View Reverse: 1999’s new Version 1.5 trailer below:

Version 1.5 will introduce four new playable arcanists including rising boxing star Spathodea. After the young contender discovers in a past life, she was the first priest of the Uluru – the only sports stadium built for arcanists – she embarks on a mission to revive the ancient games with help from the Timekeeper Vertin and her friend Desert Flannel.

“I don’t think any arcanist would say no to witnessing the revival of the once magnificent games,” says Vertin.

The fifth free update will also introduce new events, garments, a wilderness pack, a UTTU Flash Gathering, and more. That’s enough content to make anyone exclaim “crikey!”

Click to view Reverse: 1999’s new Spathodea character trailer below:

Reverse: 1999 is set in an alternate history where the flow of time rewinds itself due to the mysterious “Storm.” Become the Timekeeper and recruit a team of arcanists – those born with eccentric, powerful abilities – from different countries and eras to confront the rebellious Manus Vindictae and restore the natural order of the universe.

Breathtaking cinematics, jaw-dropping Ultimates, consistent new content, and full English acting comprising a unique array of dialects and accents prove Reverse: 1999 is a cut above other anime-stylized RPG games available on mobile devices and PC.

Download and play Reverse: 1999 for free to experience the revival of the Uluru Games later this month. Phase 1 will be available from April 18 to May 8. Phase 2 will be available from May 9 to June 19.

Reverse: 1999 Version 1.5’s features also include:

• Four New Characters:
  • In Phase 1, players will be able to summon the fiery young boxing talent Spathodea, a 6-star Beast-type arcanist, and the talking flame Ulu, a 5-star Mineral-type arcanist.

• In Phase 2, players will be able to summon the pacific researcher Ezra, a 6-star Star-type arcanist, and Desert Flannel, a 5-star Beast-type arcanist.
• Sign-In Rewards:
  • At the beginning of each phase, sign in for seven days to get seven Unilogs. Claim up to 14 pulls in total!
• New Events:
  • In the main event “Revival! The Uluru Games,” complete challenges to obtain the Ancient Flame and exchange it for rewards in the event shop.
  • Phase 1’s events also include:
    • Spathodea’s Character Story “Reunion of Fires”
    • “Harvest Season”
    • “The Game News”
    • “Red Land Trace”
    • “Companion’s Journey”
    • The new Anecdote for Dikke, “The Long Night Singing Its Dirges”
  • Phase 2’s events include:
    • Ezra’s Character Story “As the Driven Snow Falls”
    • “Blazing RPS Arena”
    • “Letter From The Attic”
    • “Mane’s Bulletin – Hypothesis of Exhibition”
    • The new Anecdote for Erick
    • “UTTU Flash Gathering: The Epic of Runners” allows players to claim a free garment for Darley Clatter
• New Garments & New Wilderness Pack:
  • The “On The Red Land” garment series offers new looks for arcanists Tooth Fairy, Pavia, Dikke, and Darley Clatter.
  • The “Leap Over Red Sands” Wilderness Pack will be available for a limited time when Phase 1 begins on April 18.

Download Reverse: 1999 today on the App Store, Google Play, and PC to witness the triumphant return of the Uluru Games on April 18.

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ABOUT BLUEPOCH GAMES CO. LTD

Established in 2020, Bluepoch is an ambitious, passionate and globally-focused company. Our team has committed itself to exploring the vast potential of anime through the creation of dreamlike, immersive, and heartfelt games. Our imagination is as infinite as the starry universe.

Fight back from the bottom to take down corporations controlled by the mayor of Rockhaven in 3rd person open world simulation

Edinburgh, Scotland – April  9th, 2024 – Firestoke are pleased and also slightly concerned to announce that they’ve entered into a partnership with developer Usual Suspects to publish their outrageously fun 3rd person open world simulation, It’s Only Money. Despite barely being able to tie their own shoelaces, these clowns have somehow managed to make a ruthlessly compelling and colourful 3rd person open world simulation that supports up to 4-player multiplayer.   

In It’s Only Money, you take on the role of an Undercity resident, cast down by the newly elected evil mayor into the sewers and subways. Your goal is to venture to the surface to steal, fight, destroy and, ultimately, take down the corporations owned by the Mayor’s corrupt cohorts. Win back the city block by block as you buy houses, businesses, clothes, cars and whatever else your materialistic heart desires as you become the low-life living the high life. 

Make the city of Rockhaven your playground as you complete missions and activities, go shopping, pickpocket the rich, lockpick cars and steal their contents, or hotwire them and take a joyride. Get into fights with the local police department, or simply tour the city and enjoy the fine dining at a Mayor Mart. Whatever. Do it all with up to 3 other friends (or randoms). Steal together, fight together, complete missions together or just hang out in a club and gamble. If you’re feeling competitive, why not engage in various PvP minigames, such as Prop Hunt, where you disguise yourself as couches, fence posts, garbage cans or whatever you can find in the street. Think of it as hide and seek for your inner shapeshifter.

It’s Only Money is currently in Early Access and there is a big new content drop on the way soon when Chapter 2 releases on April 23rd. The vehicle focused update overhauls handling and AI, and adds purchasable garages, new cars, a personal valet and the ability to customise your rides. The update also adds a redesigned opening to introduce players to the game’s open world aspects, as well as the first ‘Side Hustle’, dubbed ‘Courier’. Then there is the debut of bikes and scooters, new properties and clothing to buy, expanded chest and quest rewards, along with other additions and improvements. 

“It might seem a little strange to publicly insult a development partner in a press release, but trust me, those guys aren’t going to see this – they couldn’t even figure out how to rent office space, so I doubt they’ve even discovered the internet yet.” said Paul Farley, CEO at Firestoke “To be honest the game is pretty damn awesome, so it’ll make us money regardless. In the meantime, we’ve found somewhere suitably low rent for them to work. Sign up to the It’s Only Money Discord server and keep an eye on them for us, who knows what madness they’ll get up to when we’re not looking…” 

“We’re really stoked that some people from “Scotland”, which apparently is a country we’re not entirely convinced exists, took a punt on our game,” said Aaron Alexander, Co-Founder of Usual Suspects. “It means so much to toil away, giving up our blood, sweat and tears for a product, only for it to now be controlled by a corporate entity. Nothing makes us happier as a team knowing that our dream of being game developers has become a living nightmare for the foreseeable future. Thanks Firestoke.”

About Usual Suspects

Usual Suspects was founded in 2020 by Aaron Alexander & Jayde Cohen. They had no ambition to run a real company, but very quickly found investment and other opportunities after they had quickly developed an open world prototype in Unreal Engine. Being mature and wise businessmen, they decided the best thing to spend their money on was hiring multiple friends full time to help flesh out the project into a real game. Against all conventional wisdom and sensible business practices, somehow It’s Only Money was successfully developed and released to the world. Despite an admittedly “rough” exterior, the developers at Usual Suspects have a combined 35 years of experience in the games industry, shipping titles from the indie level all the way up to AAA at various studios.

About Firestoke

Firestoke’s vision is to connect a growing global audience of players with the games they love. They are driven by creative inspiration, but informed by data, enabling them to bring players the best indie games from the brightest development talent. They love games that bring people together, that can be shared with friends and family and which spark joy! Collectively, they have contributed to numerous global hits including some of the industry’s biggest and most loved brands. Their extensive experience in video game development, technology and publishing enables them to offer collaborative partnerships that make a difference.

Open-ended squad-based survival RPG released in 2018 is still going strong with year-on-year sales growth and 95% overwhelmingly positive player reviews

London, UK – 9 April 2024 – Lo-Fi Games is pleased to announce that Kenshi, an open-ended squad-based RPG, today launches on the Epic Games Store for US$29.99 / €26.99 / £22.99. Officially released in December 2018 after 12 years of development, Kenshi continues to record over 39,000 average daily active users and an average daily peak concurrent player of over 8,200 with an overwhelmingly positive review of 95% on Steam.

Kenshi has proven its high replayability value, with the top 10% of players clocking up over 500 hours of gameplay time each, and now has over 14,600 mods in the Steam Workshop. The popularity of Kenshi has grown over the years, with a record number of sales in 2023 and worldwide shipment of 2.3 million units to date. Chris Hunt, Game Director at Lo-Fi Games, commented: “It’s great to see the Kenshi community continue to grow. We warmly welcome new players from the Epic Game Store community and look forward to sharing news about the prequel to Kenshi, currently in active development”.

Kenshi is available on Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store.

About Kenshi

Kenshi is a free-roaming squad based RPG focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals.

Research new equipment and craft new gear. Purchase and upgrade your buildings to use as safe fortified havens when things go bad, or use them to start a business. Aid or oppose the various factions in the world while striving for the strength and wealth necessary to simply survive in the harsh desert. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors. Carry your wounded squad mates to safety and get them all home alive.

About Lo-Fi Games

Lo-Fi Games is an independent games studio based in the UK, and the developer of Kenshi. Founded by Chris Hunt in 2006, Kenshi was among the first games selected for Steam’s Greenlight’s Early Access in 2013. After its official release in December 2018, Kenshi became one of the top 100 most-played games on Steam in 2019 and hit the milestone of 2.3 million global sales in 2024. Kenshi 2, a highly anticipated prequel of Kenshi, is currently in development.

• 20+ new items: Selling points, production equipment, storage sheds & more
• Distribution center & 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 PC and consoles on April 30^th.

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 Center

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 center 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 customizable 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, Modeling & Innovation (DMI) and published by GIANTS Software, scheduled for release on April 30th. Farming Simulator 22 is available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.

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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, colors 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.

Free playtest launches today for coherence-backed online mode to top-down shooter with RTS twist  

Gothenburg, Sweden – April  9th, 2024 – SkyGoblin are pleased to announce that a free playtest, dubbed ONLINEAGEDDON, for HELLFRONT: HONEYMOON’s new online mode is launching today at 12pm PT/ 3pm ET / 8pm BST / 9pm CEST. The free ONLINEAGEDDON playtest will run until April 18th, when the online mode will be released on Steam in the full game. Online multiplayer has been added using coherence’s revolutionary multiplayer development tech, bringing a new lease of life to the game with minimal development time thanks to the powerful and frictionless tools offered by coherence. 

HELLFRONT: HONEYMOON is an intense top-down shooter with a RTS twist. You must conquer ground, build a base, produce fighters and then issue orders as you fight for victory. With the addition of the new online mode, you can play the game’s campaign in online co-op, as well as being able to play solo, or in local multiplayer. You can also compete against up to three other players in tight-as-hell PvPvPvP combat, offering rapidly-moving, thrilling battles.

“We’re really excited for people to jump into ONLINEAGEDDON today and try out HELLFRONT: HONEYMOON’s new online functionality ahead of its full launch on April 18th,” said SkyGoblin CTO Mathias Johansson. “With Steam’s evergrowing library and older games making up the majority of the platform’s playtime, we think developers being able to tap-into and reinvigorate their back catalogue is more important than ever before. coherence is a great way to do that thanks to how effortlessly it allows you to add multiplayer functionality to your game and I’m sure that’s a trend we are going to see going forward”.  

About SkyGoblin

SkyGoblin is an indie game studio based in Gothenburg, Sweden. It has released games in various genres and on various platforms for almost two decades.