ARK BOB’S TALL TALES EXPANSION AND FREE SCORCHED EARTH AVAILABLE NOW FOR ARK: SURVIVAL ASCENDED FOR PLAYSTATION 5, XBOX SERIES X | S AND STEAM

ARK: Survival Ascended Now Available On Xbox Game Pass; New Bob’s Tall Tales Expansion Voiced by Karl Urban & Auli’i Cravalho Charges In With Colossal Oasisaur, Rootin’ Tootin’ Saloons, and Steam Trains!

SEATTLE, WA – APRIL 1, 2024 – Studio Wildcard today launched two huge expansions for ARK: Survival Ascended. The Scorched Earth expansion map, a free download for all ASA owners, is filled with six desert-themed biomes teeming with dangerous new creatures including Deathworms and the ultimate desert steed: the Fasolasuchus. Second is Bob’s Tall Tales expansion pass, adding new gameplay features to each main map and four larger-than-life stories of the legendary “Bob” – voiced by Karl Urban (The Boys) — sharing his absolutely pivotal, undeniably central role in ARK’s history to young Meeka, voiced by Auliʻi Cravalho (Moana).

Watch the new gameplay trailer for the event below:

In Bob’s Tall Tales (BTT) legendary ARK veteran Bob is ready to share his own incredibly true adventures with you for the first time! Experience the thrilling wonder and awesome spectacle of Bob’s epic adventures across The Island, Scorched Earth, Aberration, and Extinction! Each Tall Tale delivers unique and helpful creatures and vehicles like the monolithic Oasisaur & Trains on Scorched Earth — with more to come in Aberration and Extinction.

• BTT: Frontier Showdown (AVAILABLE TODAY): Saddle up and stake your claim on the Scorched Earth! Build new Western-style structures like your own rootin’ tootin’ saloon, then tickle the ivories on your own piano for an authentic frontier experience. Hunt for buried treasure with your trusty shovel, tame hardy new creatures to pull your configurable wagon, and even hop aboard your own chugging steam train to explore those harsh badlands!

The Oasisaur is a colossal yet gravity-defying island with an appetite for large vegetation. This airborne-capable sanctuary cultivates life and its most magical offering is a pool with healing waters, capable of curing ailments and even resurrecting lost animal friends.

• BTT: Steampunk Ascent (Q4 2024): Gear up with retro-futuristic gadgets, a customizable ship and unravel the mysteries of this enigmatic and lethal underworld.
• BTT: Wasteland War (Q1 2025): Fuel up your war rigs and fight to rule the desolate wastes of Extinction. Prepare for high-octane automobile action as you clash with rival tribes and scavenge for survival in this post-apocalyptic wasteland.

Additionally, Scorched Earth Expansion Map launched today as a reimaged version of the original desert-themed area now developed in Unreal Engine 5. Scorched Earth takes ARK players to an entirely new land, composed of six unique, desert themed biomes – dunes, high desert, mountains, canyons, badlands and oasis – each with their own aesthetic and ecosystem. Littered with ruins, geysers, and intricate ancient cave systems, survivors will find a whole new frontier to explore and master. Travel back and forth between the Island and the Desert to team up with hundreds of players across both worlds or play locally!

In Scorched Earth’s wasteland is found the new Fasolasuchus that can swim through sand like water. These beasts might pop up suddenly to ambush you, or swim around you fast enough to catch you in a sand-whirlpool. Plus their tails are strong enough to whip up sand to blind predators and prey alike!

The definitive survival experience returns better than ever with ARK: Survival Ascended! Create a Survivor, form a tribe, and then tame, train, breed & ride dinosaurs within a living ecosystem. ASA is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC and Steam.
 
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ABOUT STUDIO WILDCARD

Since revealing its flagship game ARK: Survival Evolved in 2015, Studio Wildcard has tirelessly strived to bring its dinosaur-filled vision to the masses. With millions of players worldwide, the team has delivered an amazing amount of new content and leveraged cutting-edge technology to keep fans engaged. With a transmedia universe, the ARK story can be discovered on all gaming platforms, within spin-off titles, and now as a new epic narrative featuring a star-studded cast in ARK: The Animated Series on Paramount+. www.studiowildcard.com

Originally released in 1979, the Atari 400 sold a million units, and is now available to buy again in mini form

Sydney, Australia, 2^nd April 2024: PLAION, a global leading publisher and developer of video games, and Retro Games Ltd., one of the world’s leading producers of re-imagined home computers, are proud to announce that THE400 Mini – a modern day mini recreation of the 1979 pioneering home computer known as the Atari 400 – is now available.

Watch the launch trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCjxW7q-Xm8

To celebrate the launch, there is something rather special hiding within the innards of this perfectly formed homage to one of Atari’s best capers. While the two companies involved in the creation of THE400 Mini don’t want to give too much away, it is quite possible that there may be more to this mini system than the previously advertised 25 games. Given Easter is upon us, perhaps Atari fans will be able to add another couple of Easter Eggs to their chocolate haul.

“We’ve had a lot of fun over the last three months telling our fans all about THE400 Mini and what it has to offer. If you’ve been following the story, you’ll know all about the 25 pre-installed games, the HDMI and USB compatibility, and the fact that we love retro and want to preserve the history of video games. Our mini replica has been lovingly crafted to emulate the 1979 design classic, and will look great on gamers’ desks, offering the opportunity of a super breakout from the daily grind. And if they look hard enough, retro gamers will be rewarded with an egg-stra special treat”, said Paul Andrews, Managing Director at Retro Games Ltd.

No compromise was made relative to the iconic look and feel of the original Atari 400 – THE400 Mini is a direct replica, albeit at 50% of the size of the original. Cherished memories from the past must be treated with respect, care and attention, so that gamers can remember who they used to be when pixels ruled the world. In addition, the rise of digitally released games is making it harder for collectors to physically own their favourite things, and it is these gamers who are looking to take advantage of limited run offerings such as THE400 Mini.

And for those retro fans looking to buy today before the limited stock runs out, they’ll be pleased to hear that in addition to the pre-installed software, players can also side-load their own games via a USB stick.

THE400 Mini is available at The Gamesmen.

For more information visit https://retrogames.biz/products/the400-mini/.

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About PLAION

PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, sixteen regional publishing offices, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe. 

Founded nearly three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences. 

PLAION is an Embracer Group company.

About Retro Games

Retro Games Ltd is made up of people with a combined games industry experience of over 100 years. The company have successfully produced and released many games across many formats, such as the C64, Spectrum, GBA, Wii and more. Members of the team also successfully brought to market the C64DTV direct to TV C64 games console, THEC64® Mini and full-sized THEC64®. Based in the UK but operating on a global basis.

About Atari

Atari is an interactive entertainment company and an iconic gaming industry brand that transcends generations and audiences. The company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 unique games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®. Atari has offices in New York and Paris. Visit us online at www.Atari.com.

Atari shares are listed in France on Euronext Growth Paris (ISIN Code FR0010478248, Ticker ALATA) and OTC Pink Current (Ticker PONGF).

©2024 Atari Interactive, Inc. Atari wordmark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.

Grab Your Backpack and Get Out There…

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2^nd APRIL 2024 – Outward – the best-selling open-world fantasy role-playing game – is out now on the Nintendo Switch. Developed by Nine Dots Studio, Outward delivers an immersive RPG experience coupled with survival gameplay, offering a deeply rewarding challenge for the most avid gamer.

Watch the launch trailer here: https://youtu.be/PXJgNuBDWLw

As an ordinary adventurer, you’ll not only have to hide or defend yourself against threatening creatures, but also brave the hazardous environmental conditions, protect yourself against infectious diseases, make sure you get enough sleep, and stay hydrated.

Embark on perilous expeditions across untamed lands to reach new cities, undertake varied missions and discover hidden dungeons crawling with formidable enemies.

In order to survive in the dazzling yet deadly world of Aurai, you’ll have to be cunning, clever and prepared. Devise diverse strategies to defeat your foes and don’t neglect your basic needs, sharing your journey with a friend, locally or online.

Armor up and get stronger as you can enhance your weapons, trinkets and armours through the enchanting system! From increasing damage, weather resistance, elemental damage, personalisation and more; you will find your perfect enchantment among over 85 recipes. Allowing a unique experience with every playthrough!

The Switch release is the culmination of months of hard work between Nine Dots Studio and Sneaky Box, the developer brought on board to lead the efforts to port the game to the Switch.

The Definitive Edition contains the base game, along with two DLC’s “Three Brothers” and “The Soroboreans” – along with a plethora of new and updated content, including new weapons, dungeons and quality of life improvements.

Key Features:

• Survive in the wilds as you explore the land  
• Play solo or cooperatively online  
• Dynamic defeat scenarios that react to your context  
• Constant auto-saving means there’s no turning back  
• Ritualistic, step-by-step approach to spellcasting
• Unique experience with every play through  

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About PLAION

PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, sixteen regional publishing offices, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe.

Founded nearly three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences.

PLAION is an Embracer Group company.

About Nine Dots Studio

At Nine Dots Studio we create games aimed at hardcore gamers with sophisticated tastes. We specialize in making games that would normally be out of scope for a studio of our size by refining our management practices and by focusing on creating the best work environment for our team. Our team currently counts 29 employees, all based in Quebec City, Canada.

Four-Part Documentary Series Features Candid Interviews with Directors, Designers and Voice Talent

SYDNEY (April 2, 2024) – SQUARE ENIX® has released a four-part documentary series titled Inside FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH. The series uncovers the stories behind the making of the Metacritic “Must Play” game, which has been heralded as “the best Final Fantasy of the century” by The Washington Post, through the eyes of the legendary development team including Director Naoki Hamaguchi, Producer Yoshinori Kitase, Creative Director Tetsuya Nomura, Story & Scenario Kazushige Nojima, and many others.

Watch all episodes of Inside FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH here:

In this four-part documentary series, dive deep into the creation of this new, standalone RPG with candid insights and never-before-heard stories from a lineup of the series’ directors, artists, designers and voice talent. This series offers fans and newcomers a backstage pass to hear secrets about the game’s vast and vibrant world, the powerful bonds between party members and the rich, multi-faceted stories and quests that await in this legendary adventure.

Across the four episodes, the documentary features interviews with:

• Naoki Hamaguchi (Director)
• Yoshinori Kitase (Producer)
• Tetsuya Nomura (Creative Director)
• Makoto Ise (Sound Director)
• Keiji Kawamori (Music Supervisor)
• Mitsuto Suzuki (Composer)
• Takako Miyake (Environment Director)
• Iichiro Yamaguchi (Lighting Director)
• Shintaro Takai (Art Director)
• Mizushi Sugawara (Environment Artwork Supervisor)
• Teruki Endo (Battle Director)
• Motomu Toriyama (Co-Director)
• Kazushige Nojima (STELLAVISTA LTD.) (Story & Scenario)
• Dai Suzuki (Main Character Modeler & Lead Character Artist)
• Hiroyuki Yamaji (Animation Director (Battle))
• Hidekazu Miyake (Cutscene Director)
• Junichi Hayashi (Cutscene Co-Director)
• Akira Iwasawa (Facial Director)
• Cody Christian (Voice of Cloud Strife)
• Britt Baron (Voice of Tifa Lockhart)
• Briana White (Voice of Aerith Gainsborough)
• John Eric Bentley (Voice of Barret Wallace)
• Max Mittelman (Voice of Red XIII)
• Suzie Yeung (Voice of Yuffie Kisaragi)
• Matthew Mercer (Voice of Vincent Valentine)
• Caleb Pierce (Voice of Zack Fair)
• Eri Asano (Localization Producer)
• Ben Sabin (English Translator)
• Laurent Sautière (French Translator)
• Diana Kawamata (German Translator)

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, the acclaimed game that has garnered over 50 perfect review scores from critics across the globe, is a new, standalone adventure set across a vast and vibrant planet. The game sees Cloud, Tifa, Barret, Aerith and Red XIII escape from the dystopian city of Midgar into the wide world beyond. To hunt down Sephiroth, a haunting figure from Cloud’s past bent on ruling the planet, these unlikely heroes join forces with new companions like the spirited ninja operative Yuffie and the wisecracking, feline-shaped robot Cait Sith. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH delivers an unforgettable experience to players filled with unexpected twists, memorable characters and jaw-dropping set pieces that longtime fans and newcomers can both enjoy.

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH follows the previous installment, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, which was released in 2020 to universal acclaim from players and critics around the globe. After earning more than 20 perfect scores from media and being selected as a PlayStation^® “Editor’s Choice” pick, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE became the highest-selling digital release on the PlayStation^® platform in SQUARE ENIX’s history, exceeding more than 7 million shipments and digital sales worldwide since its release.

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH is now available for the PS5^® console. For more information, visit https://ffvii.square-enix-games.com/games/rebirth/.

A free, two-part demo available now lets players experience both the game’s opening chapter and a special preview of the massive in-game world set several hours into the main storyline. Players who complete the first part of the demo, “Fall of a Hero in Nibelheim,” will receive the Kupo Charm and Survival Set demo incentives and be given the option to skip the same section in the full game* if desired. To download the “Fall of a Hero in Nibelheim” and “Dawn of a New Era in Junon” demo, visit here.

* To skip the Nibelheim section in the full game, plus receive the Kupo Charm and Survival Set demo incentives, players must ensure they have the latest update installed for the full game.

Official Website: https://ffvii.square-enix-games.com/games/rebirth/

About FINAL FANTASY VII

First released in 1997 on the PlayStation® computer entertainment system, FINAL FANTASY VII celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2022. The game is universally regarded as a hallmark title of the RPG genre. The original title received high praise for its epic storyline, unique characters, and movie sequences that utilized the most cutting-edge technology of the time. Since then, the game has sold over 14.4 million copies worldwide and continues to receive widespread acclaim from critics and fans around the world. The popular game has even expanded into spin-offs, films and merchandise.

The first game of the FINAL FANTASY VII remake trilogy project, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, released in 2020, has been praised by both players and critics across the globe, earning more than 20 perfect scores from media, and was selected as a PlayStation® “Editor’s Choice” pick. The game also became the highest-selling digital release on the PlayStation® platform in SQUARE ENIX’s history, exceeding more than 7 million shipments and digital sales worldwide since its release. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, the second game in the trilogy and standalone story is now available worldwide for the PS5®.

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 180 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 88 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com    

Create maps with Level Editor mode for fresh ways to challenge friends and land trick shots

LOS ANGELES – April 1, 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, leaps parkour style into 1.0 on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Sherwood Extreme 1.0 adds a brand new Level Editor mode and brings back the fan-favorite Chicken Jetpack. Challenge friends and fellow community members by crafting creative new maps in the world of Sherwood. Build levels alone or in online co-op, as other archers can hop in during the design process to test and provide live feedback.

Robin Hood, Sherwood’s master of sharpshooting and parkour, must save the kingdom from an army of wacky goblins. Sprint across colorful environments, wreak havoc by chaining combos of slow-mo sniping, and soar to the top of the leaderboards.

Traverse castles, forests, volcanoes, and more, each filled with power-ups, traps, and secret unlockables. Unleash a chain-gun crossbow to shoot explosive barrels and blast into the air or grapple onto a mate’s shoulders for double the chainbow carnage. Eliminate scores of bobble-headed zombies in Horde Mode, surviving as long as possible.

Save feathery friends while performing crazy combo blitzes to earn extra points and unlock costumes, skins, weapons, skills, and the totally historically accurate Chicken Jetpack. Acrobatic archers can now design their own challenging courses to showcase cunning creations and speedrunning stunts, or hide easter eggs for only the most intrepid explorers to uncover.

“With 1.0, we’re ready for fans of Sherwood Extreme to showcase their best moments, both silly and skillful,” said Salaar Kohari, game director and co-founder of CAGE Studios. “With the addition of the Level Editor, we expect our creative community to flourish and craft intricate maps for new and returning archers to enjoy.” 

Sherwood Extreme 1.0 will launch Monday, April 29, 2024, on PC via Steam for $19.99, with support for English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian languages.

For more information, join Robin Hood’s band of heroes in the Sherwood Extreme Discord server, visit the CAGE Studios website, and search for #SherwoodExtreme on social media.

About CAGE Studios

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.

To learn more, visit the official website, join the Sherwood Extreme Discord server, and follow them on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram.

LONDON – 2 April 2024 – Forty-Niner, the open-world Wild West survival game with terrain destruction and settlement building developed and published by VowelA, sets out to explore the great outdoors on PC via Steam in early 2025, with a playable demo coming later this year. A PlayStation 5 version will follow the PC launch. 

Embark on a grand expedition set during the 1849 Gold Rush. Survival meets sandbox in a lively, ever-changing world, delivering a one-of-a-kind Western experience. Experience freedom as a pioneer, setting out into a massive world to strike it rich mining, build a homestead, or adventure through dense wilderness, alone or with friends in online multiplayer.

Play as either a member of the Cowboy or Native American factions, each with specialized subclasses like farmers, sheriffs, chiefs, and more. Unlock and master a variety of skills and carve out a life in the procedural open world. Mine through destructible terrain to tap into the earth’s riches, hunt wild game for food and leather, or become a tycoon of commerce by trading with NPCs in settlements.

Establish a place to call home with deep, modular building mechanics. Collect resources and materials to fortify a base of operations and craft new weapons, gear, and tools between adventures and quests. Prepare for anything and everything in a dynamic and ever-changing world, including bandit attacks, apex predators, and showdowns with Colt-wielding gunslingers.

Forty-Niner’s emphasis on freedom encourages exploration. Traverse expansive biomes like lush forests, muddy swamplands, or frigid ice on foot or horseback, each with different inhabitants and potential resources. Pan for gold in shallow streams, establish a farm in a wind-swept meadow, or clear-cut through a forest in hopes of bringing the trains to the frontier – each action leaves a lasting mark on the game world.

“As massive fans of open-world survival and crafting games, we’re staking our claim in the genre today with Forty-Niner,” said Stanislav Kryvenko, CEO of VowelA Games. “The Wild West setting provides a wealth of unique elements that really shine in a survival game, and we’re looking forward to letting players experience life on the frontier with our playable demo later this year!”

Forty-Niner will launch on PC via Steam Early Access in early 2025 with English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, and Mandarin Chinese-language support. A PlayStation 5 version is planned following the PC launch. For more information, visit its official website, follow @fortyninergame on Twitter/X, join the official Discord server, and wishlist it now!

About VowelA

VowelA is a London-based studio with talent located all around the world. The studio contains veterans in the survival genre aimed at releasing their first game set in The Wild West. VowelA commits to expanding the business and continuing to push the boundaries of technology and creativity, delivering everlasting joy to all who play.

A new military action game will help War Thunder players get ready for the future

Gaijin Entertainment announces the start of beta testing of the new realistic military simulation game called Mad Thunder. According to UN experts, a global cataclysm is inevitable in the coming years, and almost all of humanity will die. We would like to help our players get ready for the future after the disaster. Unlike other military games, Mad Thunder won’t feature any “tech trees” of centralized countries or battles of modern high-tech armies. Real future wars will be fought by bands of desert warriors looking for loot and glory, and they’ll build and upgrade their military vehicles using whatever scraps available.

In the near future those who can, will form gangs, and those left behind will try to survive alone. In both cases, there is only one way to survive a raid into the wasteland: grab all available resources, bring down your competitors and ride off into the sunset before the entire location is destroyed by a huge sandstorm. Although the civilization we are familiar with will cease to exist in the near future, some fragments of it will still survive – i.e. electronic components, car parts, pieces of armor and simple scrap metal, which can be used to build new military vehicles.

The Mad Thunder beta test has already started and will last until April 22, and anyone can sow death and destruction directly from the War Thunder game client. After the event ends, the most successful raiders will have a set of unique decals picturing a girl from the future the event portrays. Players will be able to decorate their tanks in War Thunder with those decals and have fun in the last days before the end of the world.

About Gaijin Entertainment

Gaijin Entertainment is the developer and publisher of the online games War Thunder, Crossout, Enlisted, CRSED: F.O.A.D. and Star Conflict as well as other PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS and Android titles across several genres. The company’s diverse portfolio has received a range of mass media and game industry awards including such as Gamescom Award and many more. Official website: http://gaijinent.com/

Join the festivities on Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, Tower of God: New World, Seven Knights 2 and Seven Knights Idle Adventure

LOS ANGELES – April 1, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has launched several new updates for its beloved titles in celebration of April Fools’ Day. Players can get into the spirit by participating in fun-filled events and content on Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, Tower of God: New World, Seven Knights 2 and Seven Knights Idle Adventure throughout the month of April. Read on for a preview of all the limited-time events.

Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds

Become A Golden Higgledy for April Fool’s! Event (available now through April 11): Players can enter in-game missions and obtain the Lucky Golden Higgledy Doll Clothes Costume Chest and the Lucky Golden Higgledy Doll Hat Costume Chest. This is the perfect opportunity to become the game’s mascot.

Tower of God: New World

Untrustworthy Door Event (available now through April 11): Encounter suspicious doors in this special event and select the correct one to progress to the next challenge. Players can receive SSR Soulstones as a reward, and the number of rewards will double when they reach the next round by choosing the right door. Additionally, players can check out the Forum and receive a coupon code for a SSR Teammate Selection Chest that can be redeemed until April 30.

Seven Knights 2

Treasure Age★ April! Mysterious Check-In Event (available now through April 11): During the event period, players can get ‘April! Mysterious Letters’ for checking-in the game and use them to obtain the ‘Mysterious Old Letters.’ These items can be crafted to create a Selected Rated Up Hero Summon Ticket and a Sealed Accessory Selection Box.

Seven Knights Idle Adventure

April Fools’ Day Special Challenger Pass (available now through April 7): This mischievous Challenger Pass will showcase the in-game characters drawn by developers of Seven Knights Idle Adventure during the event period. Additionally, the game’s Forum page and in-game banners will feature developer-drawn imagery on April Fools’ Day. Stay tuned for more April Fools’-themed content from the Forum, including another event players can enter.

More information on Netmarble’s games can be found on the official website and individual game sites:

• Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds – https://ninokuni.netmarble.com/
• Tower of God: New World – https://towerofgod.netmarble.com/
• Seven Knights 2 – https://7k2.netmarble.com/
• Seven Knights: Idle Adventure – https://skidle.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 Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

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Because you demanded it, the true Double Dragons are headed to River City!

Valencia, Calif. – April 1, 2024 – Get ready for a double dose of action! Independent game studio WayForward is excited to announce that, due to popular demand, Bimmy and Jammy of the Double Dragon series are headed out of the lab and into River City as playable DLC characters in River City Girls 2! Fans have been talking about these hulking hunks ever since they appeared in Double Dragon Neon, and soon they will be available in River City Girls 2 across all platforms for which the game currently exists, including Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox, and PC via Steam.

“Ever since the Double Dragon and Kunio-kun universes collided in the first River City Girls, fans have been demanding more Double Dragon content,” enthuses WayForward Tyrannical Overlord Voldi Way. “We brought in Marian as a playable character, Billy and Jimmy as dojo masters, and Abobo as a boss, but what we keep hearing is ‘Where’s Bimmy? What about Bimmy?’ With this DLC, we can finally deliver.”

Both Bimmy and Jammy will be fully featured playable characters with unique melee attacks, throws, and special moves, including their trademark “ME BIMMY SMASH!” and the “Jammy Slammy.” The characters will also be thoroughly integrated into the game’s story mode (although, let’s be real, Bimmy and Jammy prolly never went to high school) and will feature newly recorded VO (well, grunts, anyway) by Scott Wolf and Mark Dacascos. Look for the River City Girls 2 new Bimmy and Jammy DLC this April! Fools beware!

About WayForward

Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for more than 30 years. It is home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With new avenues for distributing games directly to fans, they are finally able to make the games they have always wanted to.

River City Girls, Kunio-Kun, Double Dragon, and all related characters, names, locations, and assets are copyright © ARC SYSTEM WORKS. All rights reserved. Game Copyright © 2024 WayForward Technologies, Inc. Used under license.

From April 1 at 6:00am PDT / 9:00am EDT until April 3 at 6:00am PDT / 9:00am EDT, players who log in to Dead by Daylight may discover that a little change has been made to the Trials they’re used to. Or rather, a big change. Like, really f****n’ big.

Welcome to My Little Oni.

Towering over Survivors like a bloodthirsty Kaiju is The Oni, who is now bigger and badder than ever. As for our Survivors, who are now up against a colossus, not only do they feel smaller—they are smaller. Don’t worry, they can still reach and work on the Generators to try and escape, but that’s pretty much the only thing they can reach.

Forget about Items. Forget about Chests. Forget about Basements. Forget about vaulting Pallets. Because, when there’s an apocalyptically large Oni chasing you, what’s a Pallet going to do anyway? For our tiny Survivors, too small and frail for Hooks, death only comes in the form of a Mori. Which given the size of the Oni, may or may not be much worse.

My Little Oni starts now and ends April 3 at 6:00am PDT / 9:00am EDT. Players will be able to choose to play My Little Oni or standard Dead by Daylight Trials from the game’s main menu.

Bigger Oni. Bigger screams. Bigger stakes.

About Dead by Daylight™

Created by Behaviour™ Interactive, Dead by Daylight is a multiplayer action horror game of hide and seek, set in a dark fantasy and drawing from all corners of horror, where each match is a different experience. Dead by Daylight boasts 60 million players both globally and across all platforms. On any given day, up to 2 million players step into The Fog, whether on PC, console, or mobile. Since its release in 2016, the game has become a place where cult classic horror survives and thrives, having welcomed legends from TV, movies, and video games. For more information, please visit deadbydaylight.com.

About Behaviour™ Interactive

Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,300 employees worldwide. Behaviour is best known for its flagship franchise, the multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight™, which has entertained 60 million players across multiple platforms. The studio is currently expanding its portfolio of original IP with multiple projects, including the acclaimed building and raiding title Meet Your Maker. Behaviour has also established itself as one of the world’s leading providers of external development services. The company has partnered with many of the gaming industry’s leaders, including Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner, Netflix, and Take-Two, among many others. Over 30 years, Behaviour has developed an unparalleled, award-winning culture. The company was named one of the Best Places to Work in Canada by GamesIndustry.biz, and has been recognized with Deloitte Canada’s Enterprise Fast 15 and Best Managed Company awards. Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has expanded its global presence with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), the United Kingdom (Behaviour UK – North and Behaviour UK – South) and the Netherlands (Behaviour Rotterdam). For more information, visit www.bhvr.com.

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