Today, Phil Spencer, Microsoft Gaming CEO; Sarah Bond, Xbox President; and Matt Booty, President, Gaming Content & Studios, joined The Official Xbox Podcast to set out the vision for our content and hardware strategy, now with Activision Blizzard part of the team.
In case you missed it, the conversation included updates on Xbox’s plans to continue bringing more games to more people around the world. An Xbox Wire blog post is live with further details, and we invite you to watch the podcast episode on YouTube below:
SEATTLE – 15 Feb. 2024 –Cartel Tycoon, the survival business simulator from developer Moon Moose and publisher tinyBuild, expands its reach onto Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on Thursday, 14 March 2024 The Standard Edition features the base game, and the Deluxe Edition includes all previously released PC DLCs for the ultimate kingpin experience. Pre-orders start today for PlayStation 5 and on Thursday, 28 Feb. 2024, for Xbox, including a 10% discount and the bonus content “Diva’s Hotel” featuring a new lieutenant, four cartel emblems, and a new hotel skin.
Command a ruthless empire as the head of a budding drug production inspired by the ‘80s and ‘90s narco trade. Grow a humble farming operation into a massive logistical system with plantations, labs, aerodromes, and more. Smuggle drugs and other resources while keeping law enforcement and public sentiment at bay. Defend the business from rival cartels, the DEA, CIA, and the army through violence, propaganda, or violence. Dealer’s choice.
Since an empire needs capital first to grow, launder any earned cash, bribe corrupt politicians, and keep lieutenants in line. Make hard decisions with rippling impacts through a dynamic narrative system. Keep coming back thanks to Cartel Tycoon’s deep replayability, with a wide variety of characters to encounter, dozens of paths to take, and endless strategic combinations.
Create the perfect capo experience with a variety of game modes. While Story takes players through tens of hours of rich narrative gameplay, Sandbox encourages rampant creativity with highly customizable features. For an extra devious challenge, put it all on the line in the Hardcore permadeath Survival mode.
When death inevitably comes knocking, continue the legacy by choosing a proper successor from the lieutenants left behind. Rebuild the empire no matter how many times it falls into ruin. Rise from the ashen remains of failure and become even more powerful than before.
The Deluxe Edition brings all previously released DLCs on PC to consoles: new sets of lieutenants with special abilities from Guerilla and La Familia, and the expansive San Rafaela featuring a new playable map, storyline, and gameplay mechanics.
Cartel Tycoon drops on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on Thursday, 14 March 2024. The Standard Edition will be priced at $29.99 with a 10% pre-order; the Deluxe Edition featuring all three previously released DLCs (San Rafaela, La Familia, Guerillas), will be priced at $44.99, with a 10% pre-order discount. The game supports English, Russian, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and Turkish languages.
Moon Moose is a multi-talented, fully remote studio spread across US, Russia, Lithuania, Serbia, Turkey, Armenia, and other places. The core team, composed of gaming industry veterans with more than ten years of experience, decided to part ways with their previous company and take a swing at making their own games. In early 2021, the studio was officially acquired by tinyBuild. Cartel Tycoon is their first major project as a team.
About tinyBuild
tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. Our dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, Latvia, and throughout Eastern Europe.
Zen Studios and Nightdive Studios team up for a chilling sci-fi pinball adventure
SAN FRANCISCO – Feb. 15, 2024 –Flip to the death in the depths of space! Zen Studios is proud to announce the arrival of the System Shock Pinball table for Pinball M and Pinball FX.
As the Hacker from Nightdive Studios’ acclaimed System Shock remake, players will plunge into the iconic Citadel Station and face off against the malevolent rogue AI SHODAN’s legion of cyborgs, mutants, and reprogrammed robots. The table lets players jack into the Cyberspace Terminal on an innovative mini-playfield, which recreates the iconic sights, sounds, and threats from the world of System Shock.
System Shock Pinball joins Pinball M’s already illustrious launch library of terrifying expansions — alongside Chucky’s Killer Pinball, Dead by Daylight™ Pinball, The Thing Pinball, Duke Nukem’s Big Shot Pinball, and Zen’s own creation: Wrath of the Elder Gods: Director’s Cut.
“Nightdive Studios absolutely killed it with their 2023 System Shock remaster, and we jumped on the chance to stage another visit to Citadel Station,”’ said Mel Kirk, COO of Zen Studios. “‘This collaboration is the merging of passion projects by both Zen and Nightdive, and it has been a lot of fun working together.”’
System Shock Pinball is available now for $5.49 for Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, and on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. To offer greater value to players for their continued support, the purchase of the System Shock Pinball expansion on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and the Epic Games Store grants access to both an M-rated version playable through Pinball M and an age-appropriate version through Pinball FX. The base versions of Zen Studios’ Pinball M and Pinball FX platforms are free to download.
Zen Studios is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for all major digital game platforms. Recognized as one of the premier gaming studios in the world, Zen has worked with some of the most iconic entertainment studios, including Lucasfilm, Marvel Entertainment, NBC Universal, and FOX Digital Entertainment.
Zen’s Pinball FX franchise has defined video game pinball excellence since 2007, and critically acclaimed titles like Circus Electrique and Operencia: The Stolen Sun have proven their devotion to creating captivating RPGs. Zen Studios joined Saber Interactive in November 2020. For more information on Zen’s library of titles, visit zenstudios.com
About Embracer Group
Embracer Group is a global Group of creative and entrepreneurial businesses in PC, console, mobile and board games and other related media. The Group has an extensive catalog of over 900 owned or controlled franchises.
With its head office based in Karlstad, Sweden, Embracer Group has a global presence through its twelve operative groups: THQ Nordic, PLAION, Coffee Stain, Amplifier Game Invest, Saber Interactive, DECA Games, Gearbox Entertainment, Easybrain, Asmodee, Dark Horse, Embracer Freemode and Crystal Dynamics – Eidos. The Group has 135 internal game development studios and is engaging more than 15,500 employees in more than 40 countries.
About Nightdive Studios
Based in Vancouver, Washington, Nightdive Studios is a dedicated team of industry veterans committed to restoring the classic PC game titles of the past and making them accessible to a new generation of gamers. Hit titles from Nightdive Studios include System Shock 2, System Shock Enhanced Edition, the remastered Turok trilogy, Shadowman Remastered,PowerSlave Exhumed, and Quake II. Nightdive Studios’ full-fledged remake of the iconic System Shock released on May 30, 2023. Nightdive Studios is a subsidiary of Atari, Inc. More info can be found at the company’s website at www.nightdivestudios.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/NightDiveStudios, or via X (Twitter) at @NightDiveStudio.
LOS ANGELES – February 15, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, released a new collaboration game update for its collectible card game RPG, Tower of God: New World. Featuring the popular anime franchise, The Seven Deadly Sins, this update is highlighted by new teammates, limited-time events offering chances to obtain the new collaboration teammates, updated Adventure floors and more.
Three new teammates from The Seven Deadly Sins are now available, including:
SSR+ [The One] Escanor (Blue element, Tank, Defender) also known as The Lion Sin of Pride of The Seven Deadly Sins, is a member of the greatest order of knights in the Kingdom of Liones. Although Escanor is seen as a weak, timid man, he turns into a hulking, prideful being when the sun is in the sky. He becomes invincible when the clock hits noon, and his powerful skills include Critical Hit, Stunning, and more.
SSR [Cursed Shackles] Meliodas (Blue element, Warrior, Scout) also known as The Dragon Sin of Wrath and leader of The Seven Deadly Sins, one of the greatest order of knights in the Kingdom of Liones. After regaining his emotions in Purgatory, Meliodas can now control dark magic orbs freely and unleash immense power. Meliodas applies Shackles of Purgatory and unleashes his magical power to AoE Attacks and recover Energy.
SSR [Eternal Rebirth] Elizabeth (Blue element, Mage, Wave Controller) is the Third Princess of Liones and the one Meliodas loves. She can purify evil energies but dislikes fighting and respects the sanctity of life. Her skill fires a spiraling ray of light at the enemy to deal, and she heals all allies when she regains her memory.
Several new limited-time events are now available for all players to enjoy through February 29:
Collab Story Event [The Tomb of Tortured Souls -City of the Undead-]): This collaboration event is based on The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon’s Judgement. Players can experience three new teammates from The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon’s Judgement, unique collaborative story events and earn various rewards including Collab Tickets, SSR Soulstones and more.
The Seven Deadly Sins Collab Summon: Players can only summon The Seven Deadly Sins Collab teammates while various SSR Soulstones, Rapport items and more will be available.
The Seven Deadly Sins Daily Festival: Clear all daily missions and earn rewards such as SSR+ [The One] Escanor and Collab Tickets.
The Tomb of Tortured Souls Story Event Exchange Shop: Various items earned from the story event can be exchanged for rewards such as SSR [Cursed Shackles] Meliodas and more.
Check-In Event: Check in the game for 14 days during the event period and obtain various rewards including SSR [Eternal Rebirth] Elizabeth, Collab Tickets and more.
Additionally, the Event Boss ‘Gray Demon’ will be available from Feb. 22 to 29 where players clear all event story stages to receive rewards as well as challenge the event boss ‘Gray Demon.’ Players can explore the new Adventure floors, which have expanded to level 60, and earn a variety of equipment, currency, and items once they clear specific stages.
In Tower of God: New World, players can take control of fan-favorite characters to ascend the Tower. Join Twenty-Fifth Bam – and more than 70 characters – as he fights his way through the Tower in gorgeous 3D animation that will make players feel like they have stepped into an anime world. Players will experience fast-paced battle mechanics while utilizing a unique Slot System that powers up a particular “slot” instead of a specific character.
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 athttp://company.netmarble.com.
Featuring six new levels and new stories to uncover; out now on Meta Quest
FuturLab and nDreams are thrilled to release The Muckingham Files – the first free, post-launch content update for PowerWash Simulator VR – available today on Meta Quest.
The Muckingham Files offers something for both newcomers and seasoned washers with new locations to explore, new stories to uncover, and new jobs to take on. From desert vistas to opulent Spanish villas, players will spray their way to squeaky-clean satisfaction across six new levels.
To celebrate the release of The Muckingham Files, PowerWash Simulator VR is now on sale for up to 25% off on the Meta Quest Store, making this the perfect time for would-be washers to get a head start on their spring cleaning.
PowerWash Simulator VR brings the good, clean fun of PowerWash Simulator into virtual reality. On its release in November 2023, PowerWash Simulator VR went straight in at the top of the Meta Quest Store charts and earned critical acclaim for the way the super smoothing gameplay was seamlessly integrated into VR.
About FuturLab:
FuturLab® is an award-winning game studio based in Brighton, UK. FuturLab® has developed and published remarkable games on PC and console since 2003. The game studio is best known for Velocity 2X, Tiny Trax, Mini-Mech Mayhem and Peaky Blinders: Mastermind and most recently, the highly acclaimed PowerWash Simulator. Find out more about our studio here.
About nDreams:
nDreams is a world-leading VR game developer and publisher headquartered in Farnborough, UK. They are the team behind hit titles Phantom: Covert Ops, Far Cry: Dive Into Insanity and Fracked, as well as publishing innovative VR games developed by the brightest indie talents including the cosy smash hit, Little Cities. Fully dedicated to VR games since 2013, no publisher has greater virtual reality experience and specialism. With the recent acquisition of Near Light, nDreams is now comprised of five internal development teams, across four studios: the original nDreams Studio, nDreams Studio Elevation, nDreams Studio Orbital and now Near Light. With a $35 million investment from the Aonic Group in March 2022 and several exciting projects in development across our teams – including Synapse and Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord – nDreams has cemented its place at the forefront of VR gaming.
Jump into the Brawl with a free-play weekend on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox, as well as big discounts on all platforms!
MINNEAPOLIS – Feb. 15, 2024 – Ahoy! Bikini Bottom’s most prolific penny-pincher, Eugene Krabs (aka Mr. Krabs), enters the fray today in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2’s first new character DLC! Give your opponents a taste of Armor Abs Krabs’ technique as you master an all-new Brawler who gains power from profits. But that’s not all – players can try out Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 for free on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox* today until February 18. You can also save big with a 50% discount on the base game on all platforms for a limited time!
Mr. Krabs brings an all-new, money-loving approach to fights in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2. He starts as a slow-moving Brawler, but as he deals and receives damage, money will litter the stage. Picking up those loose bills and change fills the money meter, which will buff Mr. Krabs’ speed, power, and big meaty claws! Cash out your money meter to unleash Mr. Krabs’ “First Dime” ability and deal massive damage to your foes.
Mr. Krabs is available for owners of the Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Season Pass, which includes four post-launch DLC Brawlers plus the exclusive SpongeBob Quickster costume, all for $24.99. Players can also gain access to Mr. Krabs and three additional character costumes individually for $6.99. More details on future DLC Brawlers Zuko, Rocksteady and Iroh will be available at a later date.
*Online membership for PlayStation and Xbox users required to play online matches during the free play period.
About Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 lets you duke it out with an expansive roster of over two dozen fighters, including all-new characters like Squidward Tentacles, Jimmy Neutron, the Angry Beavers, Azula, and more! Choose your favorite Brawlers, customize them with iconic outfits, master their unique move sets, and use all-new powerful Supers to land the finishing blow. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 features a single-player roguelike campaign, voice acting for all playable characters, and full crossplay across all platforms.
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. It is developed by Fair Play Labs and Ludosity and published by GameMill Entertainment. For more information, visit nickelodeonallstarbrawl.com, and follow the game on Twitter.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 44th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films.
About Paramount Consumer Products
Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio includes a diverse slate of brands and content from BET, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and SHOWTIME®. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises. To view our range of consumer products and Paramount branded apparel, visit ParamountShop.com.
About GameMill Entertainment
GameMill Entertainment, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a third-party publisher of console and mobile games for passionate fans around the world. Development platforms include PC, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft consoles including the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Sony consoles including the PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4, and mobile devices. With development across the globe, GameMill is a source of entertaining and fun games for all ages. For more information, visit https://gamemill.com, as well as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
CD PROJEKT RED invites video game enthusiasts and aspiring developers to join members of the team behind Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty for a special PAX East panel, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how the studio crafted the critically acclaimed spy-thriller.
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CD PROJEKT RED will be hosting a special panel during PAX East 2024 titled “Code, Sweat, and Cheers: How we Made Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty”.
Panel participants include Gabriel Amatangelo, Paweł Sasko, Igor Sarzyński, Sarah Grümmer, and Kacper Niepokólczycki from CD PROJEKT RED, with Blessing Adeoye Jr. (Kinda Funny Games) moderating the discussion.
Taking place on March 23rd, 2024, at 3:30 PM local time, in the Main Theatre of the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.
Online livestream available via official PAX East Twitch channel.
“Code, Sweat, and Cheers: How we Made Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty” will see Gabriel Amatangelo, Paweł Sasko, Igor Sarzyński, Sarah Grümmer, and Kacper Niepokólczycki of CD PROJEKT RED — currently spearheading the efforts on the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077, codenamed Project Orion — discuss how the team approached making Phantom Liberty. Hosted by Blessing Adeoye Jr. (Kinda Funny Games), the panel will feature rare insights, fun facts, and inspiring development stories at the heart of Cyberpunk 2077’s expansion, letting viewers both on-location and online learn how the team approached overcoming challenges and achieving breakthroughs throughout the creative process.
The panel will take place in the Main Theatre of the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center on March 23rd, 2024, at 3:30 PM EDT. Anyone wishing to watch the panel but unable to attend the event in person will have the opportunity to do so via an official livestream from the event on the official PAX East Twitch channel.
Please note that to participate in the panel in person, a PAX East attendee badge valid for March 23rd, 2024, will be required. Badges are available for purchase via the official PAX East website.
For more information regarding Cyberpunk 2077 and the Phantom Liberty expansion, visit cyberpunk.net and follow the game on Facebook and X. Details regarding the panel and event attendance, along with all expo essentials, are available on the official PAX East website.
About CD PROJEKT RED
CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for PCs and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include the futuristic RPG Cyberpunk 2077, its spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty, and The Witcher series of games, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and its two expansions. In collaboration with Studio Trigger, CD PROJEKT RED also created the award-winning Netflix anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, set in the same universe as the game. Other games developed by the studio include Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales and GWENT: The Witcher Card Game. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).
About Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is a narrative-driven, open-world RPG set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour, and body modification. The game tells the multilayered, mature story of cyber-enhanced mercenary V. Players are faced with choices and consequences as they customize their character and playstyle, take on jobs, and build their reputation. The game has sold over 25 million copies and won over 200 awards, and is also the inspiration for the award-winning Netflix anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, created by CD PROJEKT RED in collaboration with Studio Trigger. Its spy-thriller expansion Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty was released on September 26, 2023. Cyberpunk 2077 is set in the universe of the classic pen & paper RPG system, Cyberpunk 2020.
Get a glimpse behind the curtain with Leap Studio’s Dai and VC.
Guangzhou, China – February 15th 2024. Following on from the huge success of the demo in the recent Steam Next Fest, indie publisher 663 Games has released the first in a series of behind-the-scenes Devlogs for their upcoming action roguelite Realm of Ink.
Realm of Ink is an Ink-style action roguelite game beautifully brought to life with a distinctive mix of 2.5D Chinese-style ink painting, modern art direction, and a rich combat system using multiple playable characters.
Join developer Leap Studio’s CEO Dai, and Lead Artist VC as they introduce the studio and team and talk about how they met, the concept behind making the game and the decisions behind the beautiful ink-style art used to create the game.
Watch the first Realm of Ink Devlog here
Watch the previously released Steam demo trailer here
Fans can still experience the fantastic full first level in the Realm of Ink Steam demo, transporting them to the frigid Ape Kingdom and introducing the three major schools of combat and Ink Pets, your loyal allies throughout your perilous journey. The demo can be downloaded from Steam now.
About Realm of Ink
During the hunt for a cunning Fox demon, the heroine and expert swordswoman Red, discovers that she is a fictional character in the short story collection Realm of Ink. Only by unlocking the dark secrets of the Book Spirit will Red discover the truth of her existence and defy her fate.
The story unfolds in a virtual realm called “Realm of Ink” where inhabitants unknowingly exist as mere fabrications within a fictional world. Controlled by the mysterious Book Spirit, they obediently follow predetermined fates, oblivious to their cyclical lives.
In the Realm of Ink, the puppets awaken – Begin your journey as the swordswoman Red, gradually unlocking additional characters as you progress. Utilizing the Fox Demons’ immortal power, traverse treacherous ‘Story Relics’ and confront four bosses with unique backgrounds to escape from the ever-changing Realm of Ink. By surmounting the various challenges and obstacles ahead, you will redefine your ‘destiny’ through the constant cycle of rebirth, wielding your sword with resilience.
Exquisite Ink-style Art – From the verdant Buddhist forests, the frigid enchanted Monkey Kingdom, and the gentle yet terrifying waterland to the ancient and reverent ruins of Mausoleum, the four major levels each have a guardian, and their mysterious pasts await your exploration. Wielding a sword, venture alone through the dim world and overcome formidable foes. Explore and conquer over 20 creatures with distinctive Chinese characteristics, including the Fox Demon, Peony Fariy, and Mirror Sprite. Each of them comes with a unique backstory.
Fierce battles with infinite creativity – Embark on thrilling battles and explore diverse combinations to craft your unique combat style. Choose from 3 playable characters: Unparalleled Swordswoman Red, Nightmare Hunter Wang Ding, and Fox Judge Ning Ye; and equip yourself with 9 powerful weapons, including the Scarlet Sword and the Shadow Twin Blades. Further enhance your abilities with over 20 distinctive Ink Gems such as the Tiger Ink, Venom Ink and Curse Ink and discover a vast array of over 120 Artifacts including the Shadow Kite, the Lamp of Seven Stars and the Doom Gauge.
Various combinations and builds – Ink Gems have assorted appearances, and they will reinforce one another. Use them to explore diverse builds of martial arts schools and master powerful skills of Yin and Yang to defeat enemies with a single strike.
Discover rare magical treasures – Hundreds of rare magical treasures trigger various unique effects and provide distinctive attribute bonuses, empowering your martial arts schools and allowing you to effortlessly defeat all enemies! You can also engage in long-term character development outside of combat and unlock new combinations of moves and combat styles. With a dual-cycle system inside and outside combat, you’ll have a fresh experience every time!
A journey into the unknown, composed of distinctive stages – Explore a variety of battle stages and routes where you can collect Ink Relics, fortune and magical treasure as well as duels with bosses. In this exhilarating journey into the unknown, you will enter various stages and encounter a diverse cast of NPCs, making the entire journey full of surprises!
Fight alongside your intimate Ink Pets – Mysterious in origin and adorable in appearance, the Ink Pets will be your companions. As the Ink Gems level up, your Ink Pets will also undergo a transformation, becoming more powerful to fight alongside you!
Realm of Ink will be released in 2024 for PC and consoles. Fans can download the PC demo and Wishlist the game on Steam now.
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About 663 Games
663 Games is a newly established publishing label committed to premium and indie game publishing on PC, consoles, and mobile platforms. The company, headquartered in China, was founded by a team of passionate gamers and industry veterans. The team had a proven track record of achieving global success with several titles previously, offering extensive experience and resources for worldwide publishing, along with unique advantages for a strong presence in the Chinese market. The team empathises with the financial challenges that independent developers and small teams often encounter, and 663 Games is dedicated to providing them with funding support to help bring their creative visions to life. As a new, ambitious and trustworthy global publisher, 663 Games collaborates closely with developers to ensure commercial success.
Collaboration with Automobili Lamborghini Brings Players Three New Karts
LOS ANGELES, CA – February 15, 2024 – KartRider: Drift the ultimate free to play, online cross-platform kart racer, and Nexon and Nitro Studio are excited to announce the arrival of RISE, an update that brings players all-new gameplay features, quality-of-life updates, and a limited-time collaboration with Automobili Lamborghini.
Starting today players can choose from three different limited-time super sports cars – the Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae Roadster, Huracán EVO Spyder and Urus Performante – in the game through March 13. Be sure to get behind the wheel now!
Each KartRider: Drift racer now has their own unique skills that fit their personality and style. These character skills are available to use in Item mode with two skill types – Active, which allows the player to use an effect at a specific time through a specific activity, and Passive, a skill that is automatically given to the player. Some examples are:
Brodi – Brodi’s Boost Zone (Active) – Install a Boost Zone on the track in front of you.
Kris – Banana Hack (Active) – Change the held items of all your opponents to bananas.
Martin – Hydrophile (Passive) – You have a chance to receive your own Water Bomb or Water Fly items when hit by one of these items.
Rave – For The Fans (Passive) – Become invincible for a few seconds after being hit by certain items.
A new Kart tuning system for Speed Mode lets gamers adjust their Karts. Players can upgrade their Karts through the Proficiency System, and upgrading their Karts can unlock new abilities. All Karts have the same default speed and acceleration with a choice of six basic tuning options:
Booster Acceleration
Drift Acceleration
Boost Duration
Boost Charge Amount
Long Slide Drift Sustainability
Maintain Boost after Wall Collision Boost
Players can get the element of surprise with new Racing Boxes available from the Item shop, the Racing Pass, as in-game rewards and via community events. Upon opening a box, players will get a surprise item. If they receive an item they already own from a Racing Box, it will convert to the new Mileage currency where players can convert Mileage to exchange for Mileage-only items from the Item shop.
RISE also welcomes a new and improved racing pass where Trophies can be earned in exchange for items. Upon completion of the pass, players can exchange Trophies for an exclusive Racing Box that contains items from all previous racing passes. Both Regular and Premium passes are available, updating monthly with missions everyone can complete.
There are some new quality-of-life updates in KartRider: Drift such asimproved matchmaking with Multi Mode which combines matching from general races and Grand Prix races. Replacing Grand Prix, racers can play in ranked item or speed matches earning points to rank up. They can also play multiple matches in a row without returning to the lobby to start another queue. In addition, PC players can now communicate via an all-new chat system with text chat, emotes and quick chat while in the lobby or between matches.
KartRider: Drift has visited the garage for a tune up, players can read about the changes here.
KartRider: Drift is available to download and play for free on all major gaming platforms, including Xbox and PlayStation consoles, PC (Steam, Nexon Launcher), iOS and Android mobile devices.
About KartRider: Drift
KartRider: Drift is Nexon’s online, multiplayer kart racing game, taking inspiration from earlier titles in the phenomenally successful KartRider franchise, which delivers drift-fueled racing action, multiple game modes, and deep kart and character customisation in stunning Unreal® Engine 4 graphics. Available on Steam, the Nexon Launcher, iOS and Android mobile devices, as well as on Xbox and PlayStation consoles, KartRider: Driftoffers free-to-play, online cross-platform play and progression to challenge friends regardless of platform.
Launched in 2004, the original KartRider was the first title in Nexon’s legendary kart racing series, and subsequently gained massive popularity in Asia and beyond, amassing more than 380 million players during the nineteen years since release. As a franchise, KartRider has established a strong brand across Asian markets and a huge eSports presence in Asia, with an official league starting in 2005. It continues to be the longest-running eSports league to date.
About Nexon America Inc.
Founded in 2006, Nexon America Inc. delivers outstanding free-to-play online game expertise and live game support, taking the strengths of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) and applying them to uniquely Western audiences. Nexon America has consistently sustained iconic franchises such as MapleStory and Mabinogi for more than a decade, which have gone on to break records and captivate players. With new projects on the horizon, Nexon America maintains the pioneering and innovative spirit of its parent company, employing its player-first approach, while designing the best possible gameplay experiences for the Western market.
PARIS – Feb. 15, 2024 – Get ready to embark on a thrilling scientific adventure! Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, the latest creation from Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive, the renowned studio behind MudRunner and SnowRunner, reveals an exciting new trailer that gives an overview of all the content awaiting you in the year following the launch on March 5, 2024 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC.
In addition to extra content and an early unlock of the game, Year 1 Edition and the Supreme Edition owners will enjoy access to four seasons of dedicated content spread across the year. Each one of them gives access to new scouts and trucks, specialists with unique capacities helping you to succeed in every mission, and never-seen-before high-tech tools.
Enjoy a huge batch of explorations
All of these vehicles, equipment and companions will allow you to overcome an enormous program of new missions. Every season included in the Year 1 Pass adds dozens of fresh explorations, totaling over 100 in all. Explore unknown zones in Arizona and the Carpathians, altered by violent earthquakes, in order to uncover the mysteries of a buried ancient civilization. Roam into rocky and green landscapes, and go even deeper into secret mines and caverns, abandoned in time, and try to progress in these cramped paths, which is a feature never seen before in the Runner Series.
Conquer the wilderness with friends!
With Year 1 and Supreme Editions containing thrilling paid content, players also benefit from free content and updates, including the highly anticipated co-op mode! Whether you prefer small-scale adventuring or venturing forth with up to four players, you can share gadgets and information, help each other and tackle perilous situations. Use your tools, your team spirit and your will to help science and conquer the wilderness together.
Expeditions: A MudRunner Game will be available on March 5, 2024, on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. Pre-order the Supreme Edition and Year 1 Edition now on PlayStation 5,PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam and Epic Games Store to get your hands on exclusive content and an early unlock to the game 96 hours before its release! Pre-orders on the Nintendo Switch will be coming soon. For more information, check out the game’s page on the Focus Store.
