Centre Court Pass 3 presented by American Express offers an array of rewards, plus G.O.A.T. status debuts in MyCAREER this month 

Summer is heating up in TopSpin 2K25 with Season 3, available this week and just in time for the US Open. Featuring new, free, playable pro Caroline Garcia, plus the introduction of the Laver Cup in MyCAREER, new G.O.A.T. status, a new Centre Court Pass presented by American Express, and more. Season 3 offers a wide variety of experiences and rewards to keep the rally going!

TopSpin 2K25 continues to follow the real-life tennis calendar and spotlights featured tournaments throughout each Season. For Season 3, the focus is on the US Open, the Grand Slam® tournament which takes place at the iconic blue courts of Arthur Ashe Stadium at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York. Players can take on US Open-themed challenges in World Tour mode this Season and earn themed rewards.

Joining the TopSpin 2K25 roster, Caroline Garcia is a top-tier French tennis player known for her strong serve and notable success in Grand Slam® tournaments. With the launch of Season 3, Garcia will be free and available for all players to play in 2K Tour and Exhibition modes.

Season 3 also introduces the Laver Cup to TopSpin 2K25, pitting Team Europe against Team World.Once players reach “Young Gun” status in MyCAREER, they can compete in the Laver Cup as a playable event in the Men’s Tour of MyCAREER during the in-game month of September. Players will play as a team over multiple days, taking to the court as a MyPLAYER or pro. Team Europe features the likes of Sinner and Alcaraz, while on Team World, competitors like Tiafoe and Shelton lead the charge, with any open slots filled by preset MyPLAYERs. The competition unfolds with four matches daily – three singles and one doubles – culminating in a potential tiebreaker doubles match on the decisive third day if scores are even. Each day’s victories are weighted incrementally, with points escalating from 1 to 3 based on the day, until the first team reaches 13 points, securing ultimate bragging rights and the prestigious Laver Cup trophy.

For players who have reached Legend status and think they’ve mastered MyCAREER, Season 3 introduces G.O.A.T. status, which unlocks only after players achieve all preceding objectives. G.O.A.T. status is dynamic, meaning players must conquer new challenges, objectives and milestones each Season to maintain their G.O.A.T. status. Unlike other statuses, which typically feature 3-5 goals, G.O.A.T. status sets a higher benchmark with multiple objectives structured across Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers. As players progress through these tiers, they unlock rewards which differ between the Men’s and Women’s Tours in MyCAREER, offering unique incentives and challenges tailored to each player’s journey. 

Every version of the TopSpin 2K25 Centre Court Pass will feature 50 reward tiers, 13 of which will feature free rewards. In the Season 3 Centre Court Pass, presented by American Express, there are 42 free rewards and 106 premium rewards, including American Express-themed cosmetics and accessories ranging from rackets and wristbands, to shorts, skirts and jackets. Also available at Free Tiers 5 and 50 are alternate versions of Steffi Graf representing her Australian Open 1997 and Wimbledon 1991 outfits. In addition, Premium Centre Court Pass rewards include Naomi Osaka’s 2020 US Open outfit at Tier 30 and Taylor Fritz’s US Open 2024 outfit at Tier 50, which offer alternative appearances for these playable pros. A host of new items will also be dropping in the Pro Shop Seasonal Store, as well as new Signature Style Animations and Alt Pro Outfits.

TopSpin 2K25 Standard Edition, Cross-Gen Edition, Deluxe Edition and Grand Slam® Edition are all available now. Deluxe Edition will be on sale on PlayStation platforms for 40% off August 14 through August 28, 2024.* Standard Edition and Grand Slam® Edition will also be on sale on PlayStation platforms for 40% off August 16 through August 19, 2024, while Standard Edition and Grand Slam® Edition will be on sale for 40% off on Xbox platforms August 20 through August 27, 2024.

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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NBA® 2K25 Showcases All-New Stephen Curry MyNBA Era and Introduces MyGM on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC

Immersive MyGM Mode Offers Dynamic Role Playing Experience on New Gen for First Time. 2K today announced innovations coming to MyNBA and MyGM in NBA 2K25 for PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S and PC. MyNBA introduces the Steph Era, where fans can relive or rewrite the championship-studded legacy of Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. MyGM is available on new-generation consoles for the first time, and players will step into the role of an NBA General Manager to create the foundation of a dynasty, from the fanbase to team ownership.

“We’re excited for players to customise the MyNBA and MyGM modes in NBA 2K25 to shape the league in their image,” said Erick Boenisch, VP of NBA 2K Development at Visual Concepts. “Paying respect to arguably the best shooter to ever live, we welcome The Steph Era as another historic NBA Era. The new additions are designed to create a unique world of basketball fully under your control.”

Both MyNBA and MyGM have a variety of new features and improvements this year, including:

MyGM

• Full NBA General Manager Experience: MyGM arrives on New Gen for the first time enabling players to take on the role as an NBA Team’s General Manager. Redesigned into a dynamic role-playing franchise experience, players start by choosing their own GM backstory to define their managerial style. From an Ex-Player transitioning to the front office, a Previous Scout, Savant of Finance, or a Closer among others, each backstory will determine initial attributes and baseline boosts leading to different playstyles for running a franchise.
• Dynamic Conversations & Goals: A core part of MyGM is conversations with staff and players to manage everyone’s needs and help execute a player’s Goals. In NBA 2K25, MyGM introduces dynamic conversations for a highly customisable experience – these simplified yet meaningful interactions significantly affect a player’s team trajectory and outcomes. Backstory and attribute ratings can come into play during these conversations and unlock more paths by determining the dialogue choices available to respond in a way that best satisfies a player’s goals.
•  MyGM Building: Brand new is the MyGM Building, a free-roaming space where players can take control of their MyGM to carry out responsibilities as the brains of the team. Engage in in-person conversations with staff members or the Governor for a more authentic feel.
• Perk System: NBA 2K25 introduces a new perk system that allows players to unlock perks with extra capabilities that help increase GM skills upon achieving goals. Take advantage of an initial set of 55 Perks in MyGM starting at launch, from Winning Culture to Data Analyst, that offer a boost to specific areas of a player’s GM skills, both on and off the court.

MyNBA

• The Steph Era: Eras in MyNBA take players back in time to start their league during the greatest periods of NBA history. In NBA 2K25, players can now begin their journey in 2016 and immerse themselves with Stephen Curry and the Warriors. Relive the legendary run alongside superstar teammates Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Kevin Durant or attempt to rewrite history by challenging one of the greatest dynasties ever assembled in professional basketball.
• NBA Cup: The Emirates NBA Cup features more integrations in MyNBA with competitive group stage play and intense single-elimination knockout rounds to test a team’s depth and resilience.
• League Expansions and Contractions: Expansions and contractions have been adjusted within the game, giving players full control over how they shape their team and the league over time. Whether it’s recreating the league’s expansion boom in the 80s and 90s or dramatically increasing (or decreasing) the size of the league in the Modern Era, this unlocks more possibilities to customise the MyNBA experience.

For full details and additional updates, check out the Courtside Report and Developer Diary. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements in the coming weeks to reveal even more of what’s new in the next version of the world’s best-selling NBA basketball simulation video game.

For more information, please visit the NBA 2K25 official website. Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K25 is rated M.

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Thief Simulator 2, a new installment of the best-selling game that combines stealth, simulator and adventure, will hit Xbox Series X|S consoles on August 14 this year. Previously, this simulator set in a mafia-thief world was well received by players on PC and PlayStation 5. A version for Nintendo Switch is also planned.

Developed by Polish companies CookieDev and Ultimate Games S.A. Thief Simulator 2 is a new part of one of the most popular simulators of the last few years. To date, games in the Thief Simulator series have sold several million units combined on consoles and PC.

The second part was received by players even better than the first installment. Currently, on the Steam platform, the percentage of positive reviews reaches as high as 90 percent (out of more than 3.7 thousand reviews).

Thief Simulator 2 | Xbox Series X|S Trailer:

Thief Simulator 2 (Microsoft Store): https://www.xbox.com/games/store/thief-simulator-2/9nfh9n02km20
Thief Simulator 2 (PlayStation Store): https://store.playstation.com/concept/10010587
Thief Simulator 2 (Steam): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1332720/Thief_Simulator_2/

Thief Simulator 2 combines elements of simulator, stealth and adventure. Set in a mafia-thief world, this first-person perspective (FPP) game offers two game modes (story and free mode). In Thief Simulator 2, players will find, among other things, improved and familiar mechanics and elements from the first part, in addition to a variety of new features. As the developers emphasize, the second installment puts more emphasis on realism and provides a total of about 20 hours of fun.

In Thief Simulator 2, the player engages in a whole range of thieving activities, including, among other things, planning, observing, acting, and then covering his tracks and selling the captured loot. Importantly, it’s up to the player to decide how to carry out a given job.

The simulator offers two extensive locations with numerous homes, as well as special places (including a bank storing gold and a resort). Players can also count on a set of useful tools, which includes not only crowbars or binoculars, but also observation drones and hacking tools.

Thief Simulator 2 – main features:

• a new part of the best-selling simulator;
• improvements and innovations;
• two game modes (story and free mode);
• an extensive character development system;
• diverse and extensive locations;
• a wide range of equipment (from crowbar to new technologies);
• many paths to the goal.

Thief Simulator 2 will be released on Xbox Series X|S on August 14, 2024. A version for Nintendo Switch is also planned.

The legendary saga continues with a new DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO trailer highlighting Android and Cell arcs. Relive the epic battle from Trunks arrival to Cell’s defeat.

The Android and Cell Sagas are iconic arcs in Dragon Ball Z that follow the Z Fighters as they face off against powerful androids created by Dr.Gero, the mastermind behind the Android Saga, and the ultimate life form, Cell with the sole purpose of eliminating Goku and his allies.

Get ready for non-stop action and ignite the spirit of battle:

From Goku’s rise to legendary battles, filled with iconic fights, experience some of the epic clashes that defined the franchise. The trailer features iconic villains like Mecha Frieza, King Cold, Android 17, and 16, leading up to the ultimate showdown with Cell as Gohan strive to prevent Earth’s destruction. Players can witness Cell’s first form, second form and finally his perfect form, his transformations are a testament to his power.

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO will launch on 11 October 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

For more information about DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO and other titles from Bandai Namco Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu, or follow us on Instagram. Join the conversation on X.

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Players can dive into Stormgate’s action-packed 1v1 and 3P Co-op RTS gameplay, with early Campaign missions available for testing and feedback

IRVINE, Calif. – Aug. 13, 2024 – Frost Giant Studios is excited to share that Stormgate™, the team’s highly anticipated real-time strategy game, has officially entered Early Access on Steam and is now available to play for free! Available on Windows PC or through NVIDIA’s GeForce Now cloud gaming platform, players can dive into thrilling 1v1 and 3-player Co-op Missions, enjoy custom 2v2 team games, and get an early look at an initial set of Campaign missions as the development team continues to evolve the game.

Watch the Early Access Trailer

Stormgate players will wage war on post-apocalyptic Earth in a new science-fantasy universe, where humanity remains under siege after a cataclysmic invasion by demonic forces. Players can choose to command one of three highly asymmetric factions: the Vanguard, a resilient human defense force deploying rocket-powered mechs and faithful robot dogs; the Infernal Host, a demonic army with war-mongering brutes and pestilence-spewing dragons; and the Celestial Armada, a mysterious faction of angelic Biosynths with its deadly Machine Legion. Each faction offers unique gameplay mechanics, units, Heroes, and strategies for players to explore. Epic real-time strategy battles await!

Early Access is only the beginning

“Early Access is just the beginning of our journey, not the end. We’re committed to making Stormgate a game shaped by our community’s feedback and passion,” said Tim Morten, Frost Giant Studios’ CEO and Production Director. “The progress we’ve made so far has been a direct result of the collaboration with our players, and we’re excited to continue this journey together. Early Access is an opportunity for us to listen, learn, and evolve the game alongside our community, and we can’t wait to see where this adventure takes us.”

President and Game Director Tim Campbell recently shared details regarding specific improvements the team is prioritizing in a detailed developer blog: “The Road Ahead for Campaign.”

In this critical Early Access phase, Frost Giant will incorporate community feedback into the evolution of Stormgate, beginning with the comprehensive balance update released last week. On the development roadmap, players can track assorted development priorities: progress on the Campaign, improved visuals (e.g., addition of facial animations for cutscenes), audio and performance improvements, and new major features (e.g., a competitive 3v3 team mode). The team plans to be in Early Access for at least a year of active development. Frost Giant also plans to release a powerful editor that will give players the same tools that the developers are using to build Stormgate, empowering players to create their own maps, mods, and custom games to share with the world.

A more approachable RTS

Stormgate revitalizes classic RTS gameplay with modern innovations that make it more approachable, smooth and responsive. The “BuddyBot” can assist co-op players of all skill levels, acting either as training wheels or an always-on helper for the game’s economy and base-building. This allows newer players to enjoy rich RTS gameplay like seasoned pros, but without the stress of needing high “actions per minute” (APM). Automated control groups and the quick macro panel simplify inputs, lowering the skill floor without affecting the skill ceiling.

SnowPlay, Frost Giant’s custom-built technology, transforms Unreal Engine 5 into the most advanced RTS engine to date. Thanks to SnowPlay, Stormgate features 64 tick-rate servers instead of the typical 8, empowering smooth and responsive gameplay. (Tick rate measures how frequently a game refreshes its information.) With SnowPlay, Stormgate also offers players rollback, which minimizes stuttering caused by lag for the first time in a large-scale RTS. Stormgate’s distributed server infrastructure, powered by Hathora, delivers global matchmaking that minimizes geographic ping disadvantages, for games that feel fun and fair.

Stormgate features compositions by Frank Klepaki (Dune II, Command & Conquer), Tracy W. Bush (StarCraft, World of Warcraft), David Luis Ortega (Blizzard Entertainment, Ubisoft, DreamWorks), and Nga Weng Chio, who was nominated for a WSA Game Music Award for her work on the Celestial faction music.

Free to play, the right way

While the core game experience is free to play, Stormgate is supported by optional in-game purchases. Players may pay to unlock full progression for Heroes (all Heroes are free to play until level 5), purchase access to additional Campaign chapters (in active development), and even adopt an in-game pet to support the development team. Stormgate does not include randomized gacha purchases or offer “pay-to-win” microtransactions that would compromise the integrity of its competitive experience.

For more on Stormgate, visit playstormgate.com.

About Frost Giant Studios, Inc.

Frost Giant Studios was founded in 2020 by Tim Morten and Tim Campbell, veteran game industry leaders who, along with the rest of the development team, helped create some of the most acclaimed and best-selling PC games of all time. The studio’s debut title, Stormgate™, is a free-to-play real-time strategy game set in an all-new science fantasy universe. Headquartered in Irvine, California, with remote talent from around the world, Frost Giant Studios is committed to a work environment built on collaboration, inclusion, and mutual respect. For more on Stormgate, please visit playstormgate.com.

A Casual RPG That Grows with the Legendary Franchise [The Seven Deadly Sins] Is Now Available in 174 Countries

LOS ANGELES – AUGUST 13, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, is excited to announce the worldwide launch of The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure, a brand-new idle RPG now available on both iOS and Android platforms. 

Based on the global hit manga and anime ‘The Seven Deadly Sins’, the game welcomes players to an idle RPG world overflowing with epic adventures and fan-favorite characters from the franchise. Inspired by The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, the mobile RPG enjoyed by 60 million players around the globe, The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure offers an enjoyable gameplay experience featuring a variety of content, an easy-to-play One-Tap Draw system, as well the opportunity to collect and nurture beloved characters.

To celebrate the launch of The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure, Netmarble is kicking off a variety of in-game events offering exclusive rewards including: 

• Rate Up Summon Event: Players will have a higher chance to obtain Dragon Sin of Wrath Meliodas and Fox Sin of Greed Ban through August 27 by using Rate Up Hero Summon Tickets or Diamonds after reaching Summon Level 6. 
• Check-in Event: Log into the game to earn various rewards including Hero Summon Tickets, Draw Powers, Golds, Diamonds and more. Players who check-in for 14 days will receive up to 2,500 Hero Summon Tickets, 5,000 Diamonds and four Legendary Heroes.
• 7-Day Relay Missions Event: Clear daily missions for 7 days and acquire different rewards such as Diamonds and a Legendary Hero Summon Ticket. Daily missions include drawing cards, summoning heroes and crafting sacred treasures. 

Additionally, players who have pre-registered will receive multiple rewards such as Hero Summon Tickets, Diamonds, a Legendary Hero Summon Ticket, and Launch Special Festival Summon Tickets providing a chance to obtain four Legendary heroes including Diane. 

For more information on The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure, please be sure to stay tuned to the official website and official social channels (Facebook, Discord) for future updates.

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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 Solo Leveling: ARISE, 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.

Pre-Order Now on Nintendo eShop and Save Up to 10%. Exclusive Demo for Nintendo Switch Available Now.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (August 13, 2024) – Spike Chunsoft, Inc. today announced that the Japan-esque wild action game BAKERU will be released exclusively as a digital download for Nintendo Switch and Steam in North America and Europe on September 3, 2024. Developed by Good-Feel, with Etsunobu Ebisu as producer and Tadanori Tsukawaki as director, BAKERU promises to bring a vibrant and dynamic action-packed experience to players.

Adding to the excitement, this release will include new attacks: Hurricane and Spinning Top, as well as a new enemy character, the Lantern Boss.

Spike Chunsoft, Inc. has also released a new trailer showcasing the game. Watch the BAKERU Announcement Trailer below.

Pre-Order Discount and Free Demo for Nintendo Switch: Players can now pre-order BAKERU on the Nintendo eShop and save up to 10%. Be sure to check the Nintendo eShop in your region for specific details. Additionally, a free demo exclusively for Nintendo Switch is available starting today. Download the demo now at the Nintendo eShop.

Wishlist on Steam: PC players can add BAKERU to their wishlist on Steam to stay updated on the latest news and announcements.

About BAKERU

Disaster strikes Japan. It all begins when Bakeru the Tanuki meets Sun from the Issun clan on a stormy night. Caught up in a scourge that threatens the entire country, Bakeru learns that Oracle Saitaro and his Festival Troops are using a bizarre festival to take over Japan. Determined to bring peace back to his homeland, Bakeru embarks on an epic journey with Sun across Japan’s 47 prefectures.

In this 3D action game, players take on the role of Bakeru, battling the diabolical Festival Troops and restoring peace to Japan. Featuring battles against fairy tale heroes and giant robots, players can fight back using a taiko drum. With a Henge license, players can also use the Tanuki’s power of transformation to shapeshift into different forms. The game offers a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere, with challenging stages that showcase the unique characteristics of each Japanese region.

Copyright: ©Good-Feel All Rights Reserved. Licensed to and Published by Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.

Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All trademarks, service marks, product names, and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Information provided is accurate as of the date of announcement and is subject to change without notice.

About Spike Chunsoft, Inc.

Established in December 2017, Spike Chunsoft, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd., located in Huntington Beach, California. Spike Chunsoft, Inc. has localized and published titles from its parent company as well as other third-party companies for the Western market. For more information, please visit the official website at http://www.spike-chunsoft.com.

About Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.

Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. was established in April 1984 by a merger of two renowned video game developers/publishers, Spike Co. Ltd. and Chunsoft Co., Ltd. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. specializes in developing and publishing entertainment content, including award-winning console series such as Danganronpa, Mystery Dungeon, and Zero Escape. The company is responsible for launching titles across consoles, PC, and mobile for some of the most popular series in the industry. More information about the company can be found at https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/company/information/.

Amazing Seasun Games Concludes Successful Mecha BREAK Open Beta with Overwhelming Player Support

LOS ANGELES, CA., August 13, 2024 – Amazing Seasun Games extends a heartfelt thank you to all the pilots who participated in the Mecha BREAK Open Beta from August 2 to August 13. The response from players has been incredible, and the team is thrilled to share some exciting milestones and updates.

During the Open Beta, Mecha BREAK surpassed over 1,000,000 wishlists on Steam and reached 2,800,000 worldwide registrations. At its peak, the game boasted over 51,000 concurrent players on Steam and more than 120,000 on the game’s launcher in China. The overwhelming praise and valuable feedback received from the community have been instrumental in shaping the game’s development.

Watch the Mecha BREAK Open Beta Gameplay Showcase:

Wishlist on Steam: Don’t miss out – add Mecha BREAK to your Steam wishlist today!

Thanks to the insights gained from the Open Beta, Amazing Seasun Games is committed to refining Mecha BREAK to deliver even better content and gameplay experiences. The team is eager to continue building upon the success of the beta and is dedicated to providing an exceptional gaming experience when the game officially launches.

Mecha BREAK is set to release on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 in 2025. Players can look forward to more exciting news and updates as the release date approaches. Thank you once again to all our dedicated players for making the Mecha BREAK Open Beta a resounding success. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to gear up for the full release.

Follow Amazing Seasun Games: Stay up to date with the latest Mecha BREAK news by following us on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and the official Mecha BREAK website.

August 13th, Gliwice, Poland. Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone throws you to the Zone entirely taken over by the precious, high-energy material called Chernobylite. It transformed the environment entirely and forced people to defend themselves against it using prototype technologies. You’re one of those people, a planewalker traveling the world in search of this rare resource.

Cut off from the earth, trapped in the Zone, and attacked by hordes of nightmare creatures, you must fight for survival and unite the handful of remaining survivors. Fight for domination and negotiate with the other factions. The Exclusion Zone is a battlefield that changes every day and reacts to your every action. Will you find a way to help the others defeat the army of vicious monsters? And when old conflicts are revived, whose side will you be on?

Watch the Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone Announcement Trailer, to see what new challenges await you next year.

Add the game to your wishlist on Steam to support developers and not miss any news regarding the game’s development.

Heading to Gamescom in Cologne?  Don’t forget to stop by at The Farm 51 booth no. C-013g that you’ll find within the Poland Booth in the Business Area, Hall 4.1. You’ll be able to meet developers there between August 21st and August 23rd and see the hands-off demo of the game.

ABOUT CHERNOBYLITE 2: EXCLUSION ZONE

Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone – a sequel to highly appraised Chernobylite, is a post-apocalyptic action-RPG game, mixing free exploration of a huge and extremely realistic open world, challenging combat, unique crafting, team, and base management with non-linear, immersive storytelling.

The original game has built a huge and dedicated community, becoming the second most-funded Polish video game on Kickstarter (after Superhot), one of the most successful Early Access campaigns on Steam in 2019, and one of the best 2021 Steam post-Early-Access releases. Over the last 5 years, The Farm 51 has constantly been upgrading and expanding the Chernobylite world with tons of massive free updates, releasing the game on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and currently working on bringing the game to Switch.

Following the vast amount of feedback gathered on Chernobylite from players, Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone introduces the elements most anticipated when compared to the original game: a vast open world and a gameplay model in line with the most canonical action RPGs. The plot, player character development, exploration, combat, weapons and gadgets, the number of side characters, and relationships with other story characters – each of these elements is expanded many times over the predecessor, providing more opportunities to build your version of the story of survival in the mysterious and sinister Chornobyl Exclusion Zone.

The 3D-scanned post-apocalyptic world of Chornobyl has been given incomparably more detail and has been further enhanced with countless ambient elements brought by Chernobylite from other dimensions thanks to Unreal Engine 5 and Nanite, as well as Reality 51’s scanning technology, which The Farm 51 has been developing for over ten years.

Now The Farm 51 team is proud to be working hard on delivering the best possible RPG experience set in the post-apocalyptic Chernobyl and soon will be ready to share more details about gameplay, story, and the scope of the game.

CHERNOBYLITE 2: EXCLUSION ZONE – MAIN FEATURES

OPEN WORLD EXPLORATION 

Explore the big and realistic open world of the real Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. Chernobylite has taken over the zone, transforming many of its elements, and people are trying to defend themselves against it using prototype technologies.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

Create and develop your hero. Attributes and skills will affect combat effectiveness, as well as the conversation style. An arrogant muscle man with a big sword trying to intimidate everyone? Or a smart sniper who always finds the right arguments? The choice is yours.

DIVERSE COMBAT

Fight for survival with an advanced melee combat system or keep your enemies away with a diverse firearms arsenal. You can also use the stealth approach or ask others for help.

PLANEWALKING

Adapt your build and equipment to the situation with plane-walking, which allows you to change things on the fly. You’re free to develop more than one character skill set. Are you encountering a situation that your previously prepared heavy melee build will solve better than your current ranged sniper? Planewalk and use another one.

TEAM BUILDING

Embark on the exciting team-building journey. Each of your mates is a potential teacher, ready to impart their knowledge and skills. Assemble your team and discover the unique strengths and abilities they bring. The question is, will you earn their trust and unlock their full potential?

BASE DEVELOPMENT

Develop your base. There, you can create valuable items and upgrade your weapons every day. Assign your people to tasks, and they will take care of your equipment and supplies.

FACTIONS

Fight for domination and negotiate with factions. The Exclusion Zone is a battlefield that changes every day and reacts to your every action. Can you help them defeat the army of vicious monsters? And when old conflicts are revived, whose side will you be on?

COOPERATIVE MISSIONS

Experience online cooperative missions embedded in a single-player campaign allowing players to interact in various ways to achieve the goal.

Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone is being developed by The Farm 51 and will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2025.

Find more information about the game on the official website, Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, Reddit, and TikTok.

About The Farm 51

The company was established in 2005 by three game dev veterans: Kamil Bilczyński, Robert Siejka, and Wojtek Pazdur. Since then, The Farm 51 has expanded significantly and today it hires over 100 employees. Since 2012, the company has been listed on the NewConnect Stock Exchange, which allowed it to develop even further. The Farm 51 has finished many projects so far, creating or co-creating more than 10 games and VR applications. They are also a licensed developer for Microsoft, Sony, and Apple iOS. The Farm 51’s newest projects are: Get Even, World War 3, Chernobyl VR Project, Chernobylite, and Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone. http://www.thefarm51.com

• Eat ice cream and explore a strange mansion in this week’s newly added titles.
• Also enjoy a Super Spy challenge and the Zombies At My Neighbors Summer Tournament.

London,13th August: As the sun beats down, Antstream are set to add two more games to the leading retro streaming service. Food Fight (Arcade) pits the player against four angry chefs, while Raffles (Amiga) challenges the player to find gems hidden in a strange house. Both titles launch on Antstream this week.

When it comes to challenges, this week players can try their hand at “Ho Ho Ho, I Got A Machine Gun” in The Super Spy (Arcade). Explore the building and shoot as many enemies as you can. Get a high score before the time runs out, or you sleep with the fishes.

It is also nearly time to enjoy the Summer 2024 tournament, played in Zombies Ate My Neighbors (SNES). Starting on August 13th at 2pm GMT, the challenge is called Neighborhood Watch.

Atari’s Food Fight originally came to arcades in 1983. The game was later released for various Atari systems and was previously a VCS exclusive until now.

In Food Fight, players take on the role of Charley Chuck, whose objective is simply to eat a slowly melting ice cream. However, four angry chefs, called Oscar, Angelo, Jacques and Zorba, are determined to stop Charley. Chefs will appear from holes on the screen and then chase Charley. The level is also filled with various foods that can be used by both Charley and the chefs as projectiles, and Charley will lose a life if he is hit by thrown food, touched by a chef, falls down a hole or fails to eat the ice cream before it melts.

Raffles is an isometric action-adventure game, launched in 1988. The game, released by The Edge, started out as Inside Outing when the game was released for ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC and Commodore 64, but was changed to Raffles in 1989 for launch on Atari ST and Amiga.

In the game, the widow of an eccentric millionaire hires a professional thief, the player, to locate the gems hidden in the Manor. The player must explore each isometric room, interacting with all of the usual furnishings, to find the often clever hiding places of the treasure. Unfortunately, the late millionaire had an interest in genetically engineering his pets, so it may not be the easiest job. The player has only three lives and will lose one on contact with any of these strange creatures. Good luck!

Whether trying to eat an ice cream or avoid strange creatures in a mansion, Antstream players will be able to use the cloud system to pause and resume the action whenever they choose. Newly added titles are coming to the service each and every week, ensuring there is always something new to discover in Antstream’s massive library.

“A classic Atari arcade game and an isometric adventure join the library this week. Two very different titles, they are both great fun and are a very welcome addition to Antstream.” – Steve Cottam, CEO of Antstream.

Antstream Arcade is the world’s largest official library of retro games to stream, with more than 1300 titles available to play on multiple devices, including PC, mobile, Samsung TV, Linux and Xbox. With local co-op, weekly tournaments, hundreds of challenges and a global leaderboard to climb, there are plenty of new ways to play classic games, and Antstream’s cloud system instantly saves game progress so players can put down and pick up games at any time.

Antstream Arcade retails at £39.99, giving the player unrestricted access to all 1300+ games and all tournaments, challenges and more for an entire year. For a limited time, players can also purchase the lifetime subscription for a one-off payment of £99.99, currently on Xbox only.

Antstream Arcade is the world’s largest officially licensed retro game platform, featuring more than 1300 games available to stream. The extensive and impressive catalogue includes titles from the early systems like the Atari 2600 and Commodore 64, to Arcade classics and games from SNES, Megadrive, and PlayStation One, and even features newly developed arcade games. Tournaments and challenges mean that these classic games can be played in new ways, allowing players to compete with the active community. With the gaming service accessible on a multitude of devices, including PC, mobile, Xbox, and more, Antstream ensures you can enjoy gaming anytime, anywhere!