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.

ATLUS is excited to announce that worldwide sales of its recently released RPG remake, Persona 3 Reload, surpassed one million units sold within the first seven days. This milestone makes Persona 3 Reload the fastest-selling game to reach the aforementioned sales number in ATLUS’ history.

Check out the launch trailer below:

ATLUS and the Persona 3 Reload team would like to thank players around the world for their continued support and the game’s warm reception. The title currently has a metascore of 88 on Metacritic and has received positive feedback from longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Persona 3 Reload is available now for Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.

The mini recreation of Atari’s classic home computer will come with 25 games

Sydney, Australia, 9th February 2024: PLAION, a global leading publisher and developer of video games, and Retro Games Ltd., one of the world’s leading producers of re-imagined home computers, are proud to announce that THE400 Mini – a modern day mini recreation of the pioneering home computer from 1979 – will come with 25 pre-installed games. The full list is being revealed for the first time, and includes some of the most iconic and important titles of the 8-bit era.

Included in the list are arcade classics such as Missile Command, and genre defining titles like M.U.L.E. Short for Multiple Use Labor Element, M.U.L.E. was a pioneering multiplayer game that inspired a generation of triple-A strategy titles. Other pre-installed games for THE400 Mini include Asteroids, Battlezone, Crystal Castles, Millipede and Star Raiders II. 

Watch the games announcement trailer here: https://youtu.be/mwoBcWaNODo

“Much like the other retro computers we’ve produced, it was important for us to make sure we included a diverse range of games with THE400 Mini. Many collectors want to preserve the art form that is video games, and we hope that our pre-installed titles will excite these gamers. Not only are many of the games historically important, but they also come bundled in a mini recreation of the design classic that is the Atari 400. We hope that retro gamers and collectors will like what we’ve put together”, said Paul Andrews, Managing Director at Retro Games Ltd.

“We’re excited to reveal a variety of games for THE400 Mini. From dribbling up and down the court in Basketball, to escaping caves and completing puzzles in Boulder Dash, we think they’ll be something for everyone who has a passion for retro gaming. And for these dedicated fans we’re also pleased to reveal new images that showcase both the scale and detail of our new mini recreation. For the first time clear comparisons can be made between the original Atari 400 and THE400 Mini, we really hope everyone enjoys the attention to detail”, said Stuart Chiplin, Head of Commercial Evaluations at PLAION.

The following list includes all 25 games that come pre-installed on THE400 Mini:

• Airball – Navigate through a 150-room mansion, avoiding hazards while solving puzzles.
• Asteroids – Your ship is trapped in an asteroid belt, blast boulders and enemies to survive.
• Basketball – It’s all here as you dribble, shoot and pass your way to sporting success.
• BattleZone – Save the world in this shoot ’em up by outmanoeuvring rebel Supertanks and UFOs.
• Berzerk – Blast robots, escape Evil Otto and dodge laser fire in this frantic shoot-em-up arcade game.
• Boulder Dash – Dodge boulders, collect jewels, escape caves and complete puzzles solo or with a friend.  
• Bristles – Help Peter the Painter paint walls while escaping enemies in this colourful platformer.
• Capture the Flag – Capture the flag in this action 3D maze game.
• Centipede – Wield a bug blaster to clear the enchanted mushroom patch in this coin-op classic.
• Crystal Castles – Guide Bentley Bear through Bethilda’s maze, avoiding enemies while utilizing power-ups.
• Elektraglide – Race futuristic motorbikes & avoid obstacles across the UK, USA and Australia.
• Encounter! – Command a starship in this space shooter while surviving fast battles with strategic agility.
• Flip and Flop – Control Flip the Kangaroo and Mitch the Monkey in a daring Zoo escape platformer.
• Henry’s House – Navigate as tiny Henry in this platformer, collecting items, finding keys and escaping traps.
• Hover Bovver – Play as Gordon Bennet in this quirky maze game.
• Lee – Master martial arts in this classic platformer.
• M.U.L.E. – Turn-based strategy in which you colonize a planet & outwit settlers. Play solo or with friends.
• Millipede – Play as the Archer in this Centipede sequel and prevent the bugs from taking over.
• Miner 2049er – Control Bounty Bob in this action platformer while destroying mutants and collecting items.
• Missile Command – Defend cities with your missiles in this classic shoot ’em up.
• O’Riley’s Mine – Play as miner Tim O’Riley & collect treasure, avoid hazards & work your way back to the top.
• The Seven Cities of Gold – Explore, negotiate, and establish colonies in this ground-breaking action strategy game.
• Star Raiders II – Pilot the Liberty Star and destroy Zylon bases in this renowned space shoot ’em up.
• Wavy Navy – Command a ship, avoid missiles and planes, and become the strategic leader of the navy.
• Yoomp! – Guide a rhythmic bouncing ball through suspended levels in this unique platformer.

In addition to the pre-installed games, players can also side-load their own games via a USB stick, with support for cartridge, disk and cassette ROMs.

THE400 Mini will be available at The Gamesmen from 28^th March 2024.

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

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About PLAION

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

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

PLAION is an Embracer Group company.

About Retro Games

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

About Atari

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

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

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

Techland welcomes the Year of the Dragon with in-game activities and rewards

Wrocław, Poland – 8 Feb. 2024 – Techland says goodbye to the Year of the Rabbit and gets ready to bring in the new force. The Year of the Dragon Celebration in Dying Light 2 Stay Human starts today, Thursday, 8 Feb. at 3 am PT / 6 am ET / 12 pm CET, and comes to an end on Monday, 19 Feb. at 3 am PT / 6 am ET / 12 pm CET. During the in-game festivities, players can log on to experience different daily Dragon’s Blessings, yielding gameplay benefits. There will be Encounters spawning across the map, with PKs and Survivors in need of saving. By doing so, the players will receive Red Envelopes full of rewards.

Collecting Red Envelopes is also how players can complete goals and get items from the Dragon Warrior Bundle for free. This bundle will also be available for purchase at a later date for 500 DL Points. That’s not all – there will be additional free gear to be claimed on Pilgrim Outpost and via Twitch drop!

Celebrating the Year of the Dragon kick starts the month of the 2nd Anniversary of Dying Light 2 Stay Human fun – with more to follow soon! In the meantime, take a look at the video below from Franchise Director Tymon Smektała. More information can be also found on Pilgrim Outpost.

To help us create unforgettable experiences for all Dying Light 2 Stay Human players, we invite them to join the conversation on Discord, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube – we’ll be waiting!

For more information about Dying Light 2 Stay Human and Techland, head to www.dyinglight2.com

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About Techland

Techland is one of the biggest and best-known Polish game developers with studios in Wroclaw and Warsaw. For over 30 years, we’ve carried a tradition of providing gamers with unforgettable experiences. We’re an international team of over 400 highly-skilled professionals driven by a passion for gaming, always striving for the best quality.

We’re fueled by the support of our global community built on the foundation of successful AAA franchises such as Call of Juarez, Dead Island, or Dying Light. The gamers’ trust in our games has resulted in our newest project, Dying Light 2 Stay Human, selling more than 5 million copies across all platforms within the first month after release.

On top of continuously growing the world of Dying Light through a robust post- launch support plan for Dying Light 2 Stay Human, we’re also working on an unannounced AAA Open World Action RPG set in a brand new fantasy universe; our biggest project to date.

Techland’s mission strictly determines every aspect of our work: we want to create unforgettable experiences.

The latest content update introduces a transformative gadgets system, offering players total freedom in gadget placement and interaction, encouraging them to unleash their creativity across Rainbow Island – now available for Xbox Series X/S and Windows PC.

SAN MATEO, Calif. – February 8, 2024 – Monomi Park, creators of the highly popular Slime Rancher franchise, today announced “Gadgets My Way”, the latest content update for Slime Rancher 2. This significant release transforms every part of the world into a canvas for the player’s creativity and experimentation with an all new gadgets system, offering extended freedom in gadget placement and interaction. Now, players can rethink and rebuild their ranches in endlessly imaginative ways, engaging emotionally with the world and its delightful slimes. The update is free for existing owners of Slime Rancher 2, with new players able to join the adventure on Xbox Series X/S and Windows PC for $29.99.
 
Trailer for Slime Rancher 2: Gadgets My Way: 

Slime Rancher 2 on Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/slime-rancher-2/9PHFJ0N31NV1
Slime Rancher 2 on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1657630/Slime_Rancher_2/
Slime Rancher 2 on Epic Games Store: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/slime-rancher-2
 
Key Features of ‘Gadgets My Way’ Update:

• Expanded Interaction with Slimes: The ‘Gadgets My Way’ update introduces imaginative and lively interactions with slimes. Imagine your slimes lounging on the beach, getting thrilled in homemade pinball machines, or playfully bouncing through fields of colorful pinwheels. This update offers a wide array of thematic settings – from serene to playful – allowing players to create memorable experiences with their slimes on Rainbow Island.
• Comprehensive Building System Overhaul: Experience a transformative building system in Slime Rancher 2 with the latest update. Key features include a streamlined Gadget mode HUD, offering a more intuitive building experience, and an innovative collection review system integrated into the updated Slimepedia. This update not only enhances the ease of constructing your dream ranch but also enriches the process of discovering and cataloging your unique slime and gadget collections.
• More Gadget Content and Exploration: Dive into a world of discovery with 36 new gadgets and treasures waiting in hidden nooks and crannies of Rainbow Island. The update invites players to uncover secret treasure pods, unveiling gadgets that enhance the immersive and interactive nature of the game. Explore new areas, unveil mysteries, and enrich your ranching experience with these exciting additions.

Slime Rancher 2 continues the award-winning legacy of its predecessor, offering an enchanting journey for Beatrix LeBeau on Rainbow Island. With “Gadgets My Way”, players are invited to engage in more repeatable gameplay, fostering a deeper connection with the game world and its inhabitants through enhanced gadget interaction and creative experimentation. Additionally, there’s a host of new user interface updates, including new resources spawned from weather, new land in various zones, HUD notifications, revamped icons, and optimized game performance for a smoother, more intuitive player experience.

About Monomi Park

Monomi Park is an independent game studio based out of sunny San Mateo, California. Founded in 2014 by Nick Popovich and Mike Thomas, Monomi Park is committed to creating inclusive and innovative gaming experiences that defy expectations. Its flagship title, Slime Rancher was released into Early Access in 2016 with an official release following in 2017. It is one of the highest-rated games on Steam of all time with a 98% positive average score and has sold over 6 million copies across all platforms with over 15 million players worldwide. Slime Rancher 2 launched into Early Access on September 22, 2022 and sold over 300,000 copies in the first week.

Wild Card Football Takes the Field for Today’s Star-Studded Twitch Rivals Streamer Bowl V: Tailgate Edition Tournament

Watch pro football stars and popular Twitch streamers compete in arcade football action with $50,000 for charity on the line

Get hyped for this weekend with a new custom Mega Ran track and free Wild Card Football trial for PlayStation®Plus Extra and Premium subscribers

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Feb. 8, 2024 – Game day is here early! Wild Card Football, the over-the-top arcade football video game from Saber Interactive, in partnership with the NFL Players Association and OneTeam Partners, is starring in today’s Twitch Rivals Streamer Bowl V: Tailgate Edition! As one of the event’s featured challenges, pro football stars like Tua Tagovailoa, Jordan Love, Trevor Lawrence, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Garrett Wilson, Alvin Kamara and DeAndre Hopkins are teaming up with some of your favorite streamers in an epic Wild Card Football tournament, with a $50,000 charity prize at stake. Tune in to the action as it kicks off at 2:40 p.m. PT today at twitch.tv/TwitchRivals.

Wild Card Football has also partnered with nerdcore rapper Mega Ran for an electrifying new song inspired by the game! With his signature lyrical prowess, Mega Ran brings the gridiron to life, making this track a must-listen. You can pre-save it now on Spotify.

Starting tomorrow, PlayStation®Plus Extra and Premium subscribers can download a free two-hour trial of Wild Card Football. Experience extreme, 7-on-7 action for yourself with bombastic moves, style and energy, and get started building your own legendary team!

Wild Card Football is an over-the-top, pick-up-and-play video game featuring an authentic roster of hundreds of pro football superstars, including Colin Kaepernick, Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes II, Justin Jefferson, T.J. Watt, Joey Bosa, Ja’Marr Chase, Aaron Donald and many more. Mix and match players from your favorite teams to create the ultimate dream squad, customizing everything from logos, uniforms, playbooks and more.

The unique Wild Card system lets you change the course of the action in an instant with special power-ups and abilities across a variety of game modes, including Season play, local multiplayer, and online multiplayer with full crossplay. Summon walls, turn invisible, boost your stats at a crucial moment, or play a Rule-Breaker and flip the rules of the game completely.

Wild Card Football is available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. For more information, visit PlaygroundsSports.com, and follow the latest updates on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

About Saber Interactive

An Embracer Group company headquartered in the U.S., Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of over 20 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, World War Z, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game and Evil Dead: The Game. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with AAA publishers, producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others.

About the NFLPA

The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) is the union for professional football players in the National Football League. Established in 1956, the NFLPA has a long history of assuring proper recognition and representation of players’ interests. The NFLPA has shown that it will do whatever is necessary to assure that the rights of players are protected—including ceasing to be a union, if necessary, as it did in 1989. In 1993, the NFLPA again was officially recognized as the union representing the players and negotiated a landmark Collective Bargaining Agreement with the NFL. The current CBA will govern the sport through the 2030 season. Learn more at www.nflpa.com.

About NFL Players Inc.

NFL Players Inc., the licensing and marketing arm of the NFLPA, connects businesses to the power of NFL players. NFL Players Inc. creates customized business solutions for partners, through licensing, marketing strategy and player activations. For more information, please visit nflpa.com/players-inc.

About OneTeam Partners

OneTeam Partners is a global sports licensing, marketing, media, and investment company representing the commercial interests of more than 10,000 players across various sports, including the NFLPA, MLBPA, MLSPA, U.S. Women’s National Team PA, WNBPA, NWSLPA, U.S. Rugby PA, and the LCSPA, as well as college athletes.

Wild Card Football © 2024. Published by Saber Interactive Inc. Developed by Saber Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. NFLPA and the NFLPA logo are trademarks of the National Football League Players Association. All rights reserved. Colin Kaepernick, Kaepernick are trademarks of Inked Flash, Inc. All rights reserved. All player likenesses used under license.

Dragon Pack Skins, Chinese VO & Roguerunner Expansion

Ghostrunner 2 the first-person cyberpunk-action thriller by leading video game publisher 505 Games and developer One More Level releases the long-awaited Dragon Pack Expansion today!

Watch the new Dragon Pack DLC Trailer below:

The deadly new Dragon pack contains cosmentic content, all themed around the Year of the Dragon. Although included in the Season Pass and Brutal Edition, the new content is also available as a standalone purchase at £3.99 and includes:

• Design Qi Motorcycle Skin
• QiFang Sword and Hand Skins
• QiScaled Sword and Hand Skins
• QiGalaxy Sword and Hand Skins

Plus, as a Lunar New Year Gift, all Ghostunner 2 gamer owners immediately received Free Chinese VO and an expansion of the current ‘Roguerunner.exe Mode’ that will require mastery of Jack’s wingsuit, more parkour elements, and vicious enemy encounters.

Nominated for Action Game Of The Year at the 2023 Game Awards, Ghostrunner 2 is bursting with new powers, upgradeable abilities, traversal mechanics, an expanded narrative, deeper world building, and devilish new enemies. Every kill is earned.

Head to Steam, PlayStation, Xbox Series S/X for more details.

About 505 Games 

505 Games, a Digital Bros’ subsidiary, is a global publisher focused on offering a broad selection of video games for players of all ages and skill levels. The company publishes and distributes premium and free-to-play games on console and PC platforms as well as mobile devices. Publishing highlights include DEATH STRANDING (PC), Control, Assetto Corsa Competizione, Ghostrunner, Ghostrunner 2, Gems of War, Journey to the Savage Planet, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. 505 Games has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, China and Japan.

Developers celebrate a remarkable milestone ahead of console launch

Bristol,  United Kingdom — February 8, 2024 | Yogscast Games and It’s happening are delighted to share news of hitting an all-new milestone as co-op cooking roguelike, PlateUp!, reaches an astounding 1.5 million Steam copies sold – a week before it lands on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4/5 and Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One and on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Since It’s happening’s debut title launched on PC in 2022, the game has gone on to achieve incredible popularity, boasting overwhelmingly positive feedback on Steam, which it has proudly maintained since launch. These triumphs have since seen It’s happening expand to a team of two, and they are thrilled to celebrate such a lofty milestone. 

PlateUp! began as a Covid-19 passion project inspired by a myriad of co-op titles that the initial solo developer, Alastair Janse van Rensburg, played during lockdown. The commercial success it has since gone on to achieve has far surpassed all expectations, with Alastair completely dumbfounded upon receiving his first 1 million in royalties just one month after the game’s launch. 

“I’m absolutely stunned that what started out as a labour of love project to enjoy with my friends has turned into such a huge global hit,” says Alastair Janse van Rensburg, creator, PlateUp! “It’s been genuinely humbling seeing such a consistent overwhelmingly positive reaction from PC players since launch. I cannot wait to welcome console players into the PlateUp! universe – and promise you there is still a lot more good stuff to come.”

An acclaimed Steam hit, PlateUp! is now a mere week away from launching console-wide, bringing all manner of culinary chaos to PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch on February 15. It will see a new wave of players — spatulas at the ready — managing restaurants of their very own, while also opening up all-new opportunities for couch co-op and online play. 

For more on PlateUp!, you can visit Steam or the official website. PlateUp! is also available to pre-order now and is available from a number of retailers worldwide. Details about pre-orders in Europe can be found on the Numskull Games homepage. In North America the game can be pre-ordered from Amazon US, Best Buy, Gamestop and other popular retailers.

About Yogscast Games

Yogscast Games was established in 2017, with a simple goal: to work with small teams to develop and publish games which are as fun to watch as they are to play. Its recent releases have included poker-powered deckbuilding game ‘Aces & Adventures’, ‘Tales & Tactics’, the brilliant autobattler from Slay The Spire ‘Downfall’ developers Table 9 Studio and the wildly successful restaurant management roguelike ‘PlateUp!’.

About It’s happening

It’s happening is a team of two developers based in Bristol, UK. Originally a one-man team, Alastair Janse van Rensburg produced PlateUp! on his own over lockdown – his first game and a smash hit.