Guangzhou, China – February 9th 2024. Following the fantastic community feedback from this week’s Steam Next Fest, Indie publisher 663 Games and developer Unstable Games have today released the Lotus Lantern: Rescue Mother Steam Developer Broadcast for fans to watch on YouTube.  

Inspired by Chinese mythology, Lotus Lantern: Rescue Mother is a top-down roguelite action game which immerses players in the fantastic journey of Chenxiang as he embarks on a mission to rescue his mother, Sanshengmu, from her incarceration for violating celestial laws. 

Fans can tune in and join Tim, the Head of Unstable Games, as he plays through the Steam Next Fest demo and shares some additional insights into Lotus Lantern: Rescue Mother. The PC demo is available to download on Steam now. 

Watch the Steam Next Fest gameplay Broadcast below:

About Lotus Lantern: Rescue Mother

The sincere effort opens even the hardest stone. 

Sanshengmu, a goddess from the celestial court, has been imprisoned beneath Mount Hua for violating celestial laws by giving birth to a boy named Chenxiang with a mortal. When Chenxiang came of age and learned the truth, he vowed to rescue his mother. 

With the assistance of Sun Wukong and other powerful immortals, Chenxiang must overcome numerous trials and defeat formidable enemies to finally be reunited with his mother. 

• Rich combinations of sects and magical treasures – Multiple sect systems will enhance various combat styles. Create your own magical combat abilities by combining a dazzling array of magical treasures with cultivating dozens of items. In each challenge, you always harvest new surprises.
• Encounter well-known deities and immortals – On your perilous journey, you will meet many characters from Chinese mythology, such as Sun Wukong, the Eight Immortals, Erlang Shen and Nezha. Be they foes or friends, they will join you in crafting this gripping and suspenseful tale.
• An ancient artefact and mystical powers – In addition to the real-time action combat, players can utilise the Lotus Lantern, an ancient artefact to unleash divine abilities like Time Manipulation and Bullet Time. The Lotus Lantern can also permanently enhance your abilities, aiding you in overcoming indomitable enemies!
• An unpredictable adventure – As you encounter numerous random events throughout the game, will you challenge yourself or seek stability? It’s all up to you! 

Lotus Lantern: Rescue Mother will be released in early 2024 on PC via Steam. Fans can 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.

Control a new Divine Spirit, discover fresh storylines, and do battle against the best of the best!

Hertfordshire, 9^th February 2024 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Omega Force, alongside collaborators TYPE-MOON and Aniplex Inc., announced that the first DLC for their action RPG, Fate/Samurai Remnant,is now available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, and PC Windows via Steam®. The DLC Vol.1 “Record’s Fragment: Keian Command Championship” adds all new story elements and controllable characters to the mix as Masters and Servants team-up to compete in the ultimate tournament against some of Fate’s greatest fighters.

Discover the trailer of Fate/Samurai Remnant DLC vol.1 on YouTube

In “Record’s Fragment: Keian Command Championship”, the boss of Babyloni-ya summons Masters and Servants to a mysterious arena, where he suddenly announces the commencement of the Keian Command Championship. In addition to Iori and Saber, players will be able to control the other characters, including the newly playable Rider, enabling everyone to experience the tournament from different perspectives that were not depicted in the main story. Between matches, players will discover new cutscenes and learn more about the characters – and if they manage to win the tournament, players will unlock an ending sequence unique to each team.

In addition to the seven different teams already participating, a new Servant will join the Keian Command Championship: the Divine Spirit Ibuki-Douji. Depending on the team players choose to play as, they may also be able to directly control Ibuki-Douji and fight their way to victory. And once players meet a certain condition, they will be able to recruit Ibuki-Douji and the boss of Babyloni-ya as Rogue Servants in the main story.

Fate/Samurai Remnant is available to purchase in both Standard and Digital Deluxe editions. The Digital Deluxe Edition features the base game, a digital artbook and soundtrack, the Fate/Samurai Remnant Season Pass that includes three DLC sets, and the Season Pass Bonus item “Hallowed Relic Sword Mountings”.

The Fate/Samurai Remnant DEMO is also currently available on all platforms. Starting from the encounter between the protagonist, Miyamoto Iori, and his Servant, Saber, to their first battle against Rider and Lancer, this demo version includes thrilling action as the team explores the town of Asakusa. Save data from the demo can be carried over to the full version*.

For more information on Fate/Samurai Remnant, be sure to visit the official site, Like us on Facebook, Join us on the KOEI TECMO Europe Discord server, and Follow us on Instagram and Twitter.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com

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NEW STUDENT HANAKO (SWIMSUIT) MAKES EXPLOSIVE DEBUT IN TACTICAL RPG BLUE ARCHIVE

Highlights:

• Hanako (Swimsuit) arrives alongside powerful Striker Wakamo, now back in Recruitment
• Triple Reward Campaigns guarantee extra rewards and double EXP earnings – useful for new and returning players

SEOUL – Feb. 9, 2024 – Renowned RPG Blue Archive is opening its doors for a mischievous new student, Hanako, just in time for the game’s Triple Rewards Campaign designed to boost all players regardless of skill level, experience, or familiarity with the game. Additionally, Wakamo, the troublemaking Striker makes her explosive return to Blue Archive.

Strategic combat and cute, charismatic characters are at the heart of this RPG from NEXON Korea Corp. Players take on the role of Sensei, a teacher with a troubled past, as they mobilize a veritable army of eccentric students for combat against various mysterious forces threatening the academy city of Kivotos. During Recruitment, events and main story updates, new students will join the ranks for players to get acquainted with and recruit for battle, offering a blend of tactical planning and real-time action with a light-hearted, emotional center.

Decked out in summer style, Hanako (Swimsuit) is a refreshing addition to any team and a deadly force on the battlefield, available now through Fest recruitment. A Sonic-type Striker from Trinity General School, she can charge up to two Water Gauges that increase her attack damage when an ally uses an EX Skill. She can use her own EX Skill immediately if she has at least one Water Gauge charged for an even more devastating effect.  

By Hanako (Swimsuit)’s side is the infamous “Fox of Calamity” Wakamo, returning for Recruitment as one of the Seven Prisoners, a group of extremely dangerous students. A Mystic-type Striker, Wakamo is known for stirring up trouble affecting huge areas of Kivotos. Her EX Skill deals damage to a single enemy proportional to her attack damage by accumulating damage dealt by allies to the target for 10 seconds, then dealing that accumulated damage to the target as additional Mystic damage.

Two powerful new students, Mika and Hoshino (Swimsuit) are also available through Fest Recruitment, and bring a new campaign, perfect for new and returning players in need of an extra boost. Blue Archive’s Triple Reward Campaigns runs until Monday, Feb. 19 at 6:59 PM (UTC). Rewards will be tripled for Lesson and Scrimmages content during the event to help players grow faster. Account experience earnings will be doubled from Saturday, Feb. 3 until Saturday, Feb. 17 at 6:59 PM (UTC) as well.

Players can download Blue Archive for free on Android and iOS. For more information about Blue Archive, players can visit the official communities and the links below:

• Blue Archive Official Webpage: [LINK]

About NEXON Co., Ltd. https://company.nexon.co.jp/en/

Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games and Virtual Worlds. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and added to the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. In 2020, Nexon was added to the Nikkei 225. Nexon currently has more than 45 live games in more than 190 countries on PC, console, and mobile. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter. In 2021, Nexon completed the acquisition of Embark Studios AB, a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, developing multiple projects for global release.

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Acquisition announced following continuous growth of leading British developer and publisher

Friday 9th February 2024, Cambridge, UK: Global private equity and investment advisory firm CVC Capital Partners (CVC Funds) and Haveli Investments today announced it has agreed to acquire Jagex, a leading developer and publisher of video games. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 

Headquartered in Cambridge, Jagex employs over 700 people worldwide and creates forever games for PC, Mobile and Console that empower its communities. RuneScape, its flagship franchise has generated more than $1.5 billion in lifetime revenue, over its 23-year history. Jagex acquired Pipeworks and Gamepires in 2022, expanding its cross-platform capabilities and bringing its expertise in creating forever fans to SCUM, an open-world survival title in Steam Early Access.
Jagex enjoyed a hugely successful 2023, with record subscribers for its RuneScape and Old School RuneScape titles and building its strong partnership with Gamepires ahead of Scum’s PC and Console launch in 2024. 

CVC Capital Partners, headquartered in Luxembourg, is one the world’s largest private equity firms, with over €188bn assets managed within its portfolio. With investments in the global sports field, such as the Gujarat Titans, LaLiga, Lique De Football Professionnel, Premiership Rugby and the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), CVC Capital Partners has rich form in growing fan-focused businesses on the global stage. CVC Capital Partners will support Jagex by leveraging its expertise and resources to assist the company’s continued subscriber and revenue growth, alongside its community driven philosophy as it looks to build upon the success of RuneScape and Old School RuneScape and create more forever games under the Jagex brand.

Haveli Investments is an Austin-based private equity firm that seeks to partner with innovative companies, entrepreneurs and management teams. Haveli’s Gaming Fund has previously invested in London-based Omeda Studios, whose title Predecessor is currently in Early Access, Montreal-based Behaviour Interactive, the developer and publisher behind the hit online, genre-leading horror game Dead by Daylight and Tel Aviv-based Candivore, the developer and publisher of the category leading mobile hit Match Masters.
Jagex was acquired by Carlyle in 2021, supporting Jagex with the acquisitions of Pipeworks and Gamepires in 2022, while Jagex continued to deliver year-on-year performance gains.
 
Phil Mansell, CEO, Jagex, said, “I’m delighted to welcome CVC Capital Partners and Haveli Investments as strategic partners for Jagex. CVC and Haveli will help Jagex build on our portfolio of forever games, furthering our aims of supporting and growing our community of forever fans. Together we’ll create more of the experiences our fans love, innovate to empower our players further, and build new forever games that capture imaginations.” He continued, “The support from Carlyle has been exceptional, and that success has positioned Jagex for the future. With the continued growth of our flagship RuneScape franchise, we’re crafting more adventures to delight our forever fans, and we’re excited about the future, as we create new experiences that play to our strengths of putting our communities at the heart of everything we do.”

About Jagex  

A leader in creating deep and engaging live games on PC and mobile, Jagex’s flagship MMORPG, RuneScape, has welcomed over 320 million player accounts to its world and is a $1.5 billion lifetime revenue franchise. Today the RuneScape franchise exists beyond live operations; our titles are forever games that connect and inspire millions of players, with content and experiences both inside and outside of inexhaustible game worlds. Both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on PC and mobile, offer ever-evolving, highly active worlds and our community-focussed development ethos empowers players to have a real say in how each game is shaped. 

Jagex has expanded with the acquisitions of Pipeworks and Gamepires, bringing its expertise in building forever games to SCUM, a multi-million selling open-world survival title in Steam Early Access. Jagex employs more than 700 people globally, and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom. 

London (February 9, 2024) – Get ready to float like a butterfly and sting like a Psycho-powered bee when the formidable boxer Ed arrives in Street Fighter™ 6 starting on Feb. 27, 2024, across PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Ed becomes the 21^st playable character following Rashid and A.K.I.’s release last year. Players will encounter the pugilistic puncher across all three game modes of Street Fighter 6 – World Tour, Fighting Ground, and Battle Hub.

The “Ed Arrives!” Fighting Pass is also now live for a limited time, so players can pick up some boxing equipment for themselves and gear up for the fight!

To watch the Ed gameplay trailer, please visit YouTube, and for the latest assets and information on Street Fighter 6, visit the official Street Fighter 6 website.

Alongside Ed’s release, a brand new stage called Ruined Lab will drop, showcasing the aftermath of Shadaloo’s fall as its laboratory lies in shambles. Owners of the Year 1 Ultimate Pass and Ultimate Edition will automatically receive this stage when Ed is released. Various quality-of-life updates will also be introduced, including the ability to switch button displays on PC and an Extra Lighting feature being added to Photo Mode.

First appearing in Street Fighter™ V, after rejecting the evil intentions of M. Bison, Ed managed to escape the grasps of the Shadaloo organization and create Neo Shadaloo with the hopes of helping others like him. His attacks in Street Fighter 6 have changed significantly since the latest installment with all of his attacks now being punches. Ed, the initial inspiration of Modern Controls in Street Fighter 6, will also retain his simplified controls, while now receiving expanded inputs for his Classic Controls.

Get ready for some of Ed’s knockout moves, including:

• Psycho Flicker: A quick flicker jab from a distance that can go in one of three directions to catch the opponent off-guard and is vital to Ed’s ability to control space. If you hold this button down, Ed will use his Psycho Snatcher from Street Fighter V where he can pull in opponents with psycho-powered tendrils
• Psycho Blitz: Unleashes a series of punches cloaked in Psycho Power
• Psycho Storm: Ed’s Level 1 Super Art sees him striking opponents with a series of high-speed flicker jabs
• Psycho Cannon: Ed’s Level 2 Super Art, previously from Street Fighter V, generates a multi-hitting ball of psycho power that moves forward
• Psycho Chamber: Ed’s Level 3 Super Art turns opponents into his own personal punching bag by tying together their hands and feet and pummeling them in the name of Neo Shadaloo

Ed will be unlocked for owners of the Year 1 Character Pass, Year 1 Ultimate Pass, Deluxe Edition, or Ultimate Edition on February 27. Ed’s Outfit 2, which is inspired by his Story Outfit from Street Fighter V, will also be available when he arrives.

The fun doesn’t stop either with Capcom Cup X just around the corner! Players have through Feb. 14 to head to the in-game Battle Hub – decked out with Capcom Cup X celebrations – to predict who they think will be the next champion for the chance to win an exclusive Outfit 1 color for the character the champion uses to claim the crown.

And the wait is almost over with Akuma set to release in just a few short months this Spring! Stay tuned for more later this year.

About Street Fighter 6

Street Fighter 6, having sold more than three million units since launch, is available now and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter™ series with a combo of unique fighting game innovations, brimming with content across three brand new game modes – Fighting Ground, World Tour, and Battle Hub. Players around the world can get their hands on all the hard-hitting Street Fighter 6 action now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

About Capcom

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com or news.capcomusa.com.

Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

On February 8, 2024, a sea of pirates descended in Sydney to celebrate the upcoming launch of Skull and Bones! Pirates had the opportunity to play the Open Beta and enjoy a night off the high seas in the Saint Anne Tavern once their ship had docked in the iconic Sydney Harbour.

The Skull and Bones Open Beta will be available from February 8 to 11 with cross-play and cross-progression on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X | S as well as Windows PC through the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store.. Skull and Bones will be released on February 16, 2024 with cross-play and cross-progression on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X | S, as well as Windows PC through the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store. Players can also subscribe to Ubisoft+ to get the game three days early, on February 13, 2024.

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon and Much More in GTA Online – Festive Gifts for Carnival and Valentine’s Day, Chance of Diamonds in The Diamond Casino Heist, and More

This week marks a trio of holidays in GTA Online with simultaneous celebrations of Lunar New Year, Carnival, and Valentine’s Day — each bringing its own gifts, rewards, and bonuses. And next week, look for the debut of the new Gallivanter Baller ST-D (SUV). This four-door powerhouse is eligible for Imani Tech upgrades and will be available for purchase from Legendary Motorsport on February 15.

Lunar New Year Gifts

Play GTA Online anytime this week to receive the new Regal Dragon Mask and Midnight Dragon Mask. In addition to these gifts, players that missed out on last week’s festive collectibles have another chance to get the Wooden Dragon Mask, Red Lunar New Year Dress, and Black Lunar New Year Tee.

Plus, all who log in between February 8 – 14 will receive a celebratory Red Envelope gift of GTA$188,888 delivered to their Maze Bank account within 72 hours.

2X GTA$ and RP on The Dragon and Other Transform Races

A new year is the time for transformation and growth, and what better way to channel that shapeshifting energy than through Transform Races. Make your way through The Dragon, and get 2X GTA$ and RP on this and all Rockstar Created Transform Races this week.

Free Dragon Tattoos

Build a bold look with free Dragon Tattoos to mark the occasion. Options at local tattooists include the Dragon Slayer, Ghost Dragon, Dragon Mural, and more.

On the Lucky Wheel Podium: Truffade Adder

The colors gold and red hold special significance during Lunar New Year celebrations — symbolizing luck, good fortune, and wealth in the year ahead. Go for gold at The Diamond Casino & Resort by spinning the Lucky Wheel and you could win a Truffade Adder (Super)outfitted in vibrant red and gold to honor the Lunar New Year.

Chance of Diamonds in The Diamond Casino Heist

Lunar New Year is a perfect occasion to take chances at maximizing your good fortune. Casing the joint in The Diamond Casino Heist this week presents opportunities for finding diamonds in the vault.

Carnival Gifts

Celebrate the colorful energy of Carnival by playing GTA Online anytime this week and you’ll be rewarded with the Carnival Sun Dress, Carnival Bandana, Bigness Carnival Sports Tee, and Bigness Carnival Bucket Hat, available through February 14.

Valentine’s Day Gifts

Love is in the air in San Andreas — play GTA Online anytime through Valentine’s Day (February 14) to receive the Red Heart Shades and Yellow Heart Shades. If you’re an acts-of-service type, take on the role of a Bodyguard to get the Purple Heart Shades this week.

3X GTA$ and RP on Shotgun Wedding and Till Death Do Us Part

There’s no better place than the church in Paleto Bay to bear witness to the ultimate expression of love and devotion: Shotgun Wedding. This small-scale, close-range Deathmatch is rewarding both sides of the family with 3X GTA$ and RP through February 14.

Romantics and cold-hearted cynics will need to pair up this Valentine’s Day to survive Till Death Do Us Part, an Adversary Mode where sticking by your partner is a winning strategy and taking out rival couples deals 3X GTA$ and RP this week.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom

Check out the latest fleet of curated vehicles at Simeon Yetarian’s Premium Deluxe Motorsport showroom in Downtown Los Santos, including the classically styled Albany Roosevelt, just in time for Valentine’s Day:

• Pegassi Vacca (Super)
• Pegassi Zorrusso (Super)
• Dewbauchee JB 700 (Sports Classic)
• Dundreary Landstalker XL (SUV, 30% off)
• Albany Roosevelt (Sports Classic, 30% off)

Luxury Autos Showroom

Peek through the windows of the Luxury Autos showroom at this week’s duo on display: the Albany Roosevelt Valor (Sports Classic) and Pegassi Torero XO (Super).

GTA+

Sign up for GTA+ and supercharge your GTA Online experience to gain access to the following Member benefits through March 6:

• Claim a free Ocelot Jugular (Sports) at The Vinewood Car Club showroom
• Soft Pink Pearl Chameleon Paint and Pink Prismatic Pearl Chameleon Wheel Paint
• Free Heartbreakers Jacket, Heartbreakers Caps, Black Lunar New Year Shirt and Pants, and Red Lunar New Year Shirt and Pants
• 2X GTA$ and RP on Casino Work Missions and Casino Story Missions, plus 40% off the Casino Penthouse

All that, and a GTA$500,000 bonus delivered upon billing each month, access to download and play a rotating assortment of classic Rockstar Games titles, and more. Visit the GTA+ website for full details.    

DISCOUNTS

• Free drinks at The Diamond Casino & Resort
• Arcade Properties – 30% off
• Arcade Upgrades and Modifications – 30% off
• Free Dragon Tattoos (all other Tattoos 50% off)
• Lampadati Tigon (Super) – 30% off at the Test Track
• Ocelot Swinger (Sports Classic) – 30% off at the Test Track
• Dundreary Landstalker XL (SUV) – 30% off
• Albany Roosevelt (Sports Classic) – 30% off

Gun Van Discounts and Inventory

Pool Cue | Gusenberg Sweeper (50% off) | Battle Rifle |Railgun| Stun Gun (40% off for GTA+ Members) | Heavy Revolver | Double Barrel Shotgun | Machine Pistol | Grenades | Sticky Bombs | Pipe Bombs | Armor

THE SUPER EARTH ARMED FORCES NEED YOU!!!

Super Earth’s territories are under siege on all fronts by the Terminids after they broke free of their farms and began spreading throughout the galaxy.  Watch the “A United Stand” trailer below.

The Super-Earth Armed Forces have been struggling to quarantine these monstrous enemies but are stretched thin – so when The Automatons,  a mysterious new enemy, enter the fray, Super Earth has no choice but to mobilise the Helldivers once again. 

Join in the fight and help defend Earth from the havoc of an alien thread scourging the safety of your home planet, Super Earth, in this multiplayer co-op shooter for PS5 and PC from Arrowhead Game Studios. 

Helldivers 2 is now available to download via the PlayStation Store for $59.95. 

Do your part to advance the frontlines in the name of Freedom and Managed Democracy.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions on Helldivers 2 or any other PlayStation requests.