Official Launch of First VR Authentic JRPG “SOUL COVENANT” – A New Chapter in Narrative-Driven VR Gaming

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – April 18, 2024 –Thirdverse, a pioneer in VR development and publishing, announced the global release of its groundbreaking multiplayer VR Narrative Action JRPG, SOUL COVENANT. Developed by the acclaimed team behind the beloved Japanese Action RPG, SOUL SACRIFICE, its new spiritual successor SOUL COVENANT transports players into a post-apocalyptic Tokyo, offering an unparalleled VR journey. Available now for $39.99 on Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 2, and $49.99 on PSVR2 and PCVR platforms.
 
Download today:

• Oculus: https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/6613144082114849/
• Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2237740/SOUL_COVENANT/
• PlayStation VR2: https://store.playstation.com/ja-jp/concept/10008098

Embark on a Journey to Save Tokyo: SOUL COVENANT unfolds in a devastated Tokyo, standing as humanity’s final defense against the genocidal AI army, “Deus Ex Machina.” Players become part of the “Reincarnation Project,” embodying warriors with the memories of historical heroes, fighting for the survival of humanity and the future of Tokyo. This title promises to deliver a narrative-rich experience, intense combat, and a unique take on death and rebirth mechanics, alongside cooperative multiplayer gameplay for up to 4 players.
 
Key Features of SOUL COVENANT include:

• Deep Emotional Storytelling: Immerse yourself in a narrative-driven experience that explores themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the resilience of the human spirit.
• Intense Hack and Slash Combat: Battle against advanced AI enemies in adrenaline-pumping combat encounters that will test your skills and reflexes to their limits.
• Death and Rebirth Mechanics: Explore the concept of death and rebirth as integral gameplay elements, fueling the intensity of your journey and shaping the fate of Tokyo.
• Multiplayer Experience: Team up with friends in multiplayer mode (1-4 players) and strategize together to overcome the challenges that await. 

Teruyuki Toriyama, Executive Producer of SOUL COVENANT, said: “We’re honored to deliver the first authentic JRPG experience in VR with the launch of SOUL COVENANT, building on our legacy with the highly successful and beloved SOUL SACRIFICE. This game is a tribute to our dedication, creativity, and the groundbreaking potential of VR technology. We eagerly await the community’s response and are excited for players to immerse themselves in the rich, narrative-driven world we’ve created.”
 
Product Overview:

• Supported Platforms: Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 2, PSVR2, and PCVR
• Title: SOUL COVENANT
• Genre: VR Narrative Action JRPG
• Price: $39.99 on Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 2, and $49.99 on PSVR2 and PCVR platforms
• Release: April 18, 2024
• Players: 1-4
• Website: https://soul-covenant.com/

About Thirdverse, Co., Ltd

Founded in 2020, Thirdverse, Co., Ltd is a virtual reality game development, distribution and management company paving the path to the metaverse with two studios in Japan and the United States.

Thirdverse is experienced in sword-fighting multiplayer VR games and has expanded into PvP shooting, narrative-driven VR games and VR Esports. The studio has launched two successful VR co-op sword-fighting games “SWORDS of GARGANTUA” and “ALTAIR BREAKER” for Meta Quest 2 and PCVR. In November 2023, Thirdverse launched multiplayer VR hero shooter “X8” developed by its US Studio. In November, they announced that both titles are joining the lineup for PlayStation®VR2. Additionally, Thirdverse revealed in late 2023 that the core team of the Japanese favorite action RPG SOUL SACRIFICE had reunited with its studio to develop its spiritual successor “SOUL COVENANT” for VR. Thirdverse continues to drive a robust roadmap of VR titles and feature updates scheduled for release in 2024 and beyond.

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Walnut Creek, Calif. (April 18, 2024) – Today, Maximum Entertainment and Mixed Realmsannounced that critically acclaimed deckbuilding RPG Gordian Quest will launch on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on April 30. An endlessly customizable adventure with roguelite elements and turn-based strategic combat, Gordian Quest promises an unmatched blend of novelty and replayability in a sinister world where monsters roam:

Welcome to Wrendia: a world ruled by darkness – where scoundrels and thieves thrive. This land needs saving – and only heroes can bring Wrendia back from the brink. Explore procedurally generated landscapes in Adventure Mode or go for unpredictable challenge in Realm Mode. Whatever your play style, Gordian Quest offers a diverse array of options for every RPG aficionado. Along your journey, an intricate and expansive narrative will force you to make choices that can send the world of Wrendia into a new golden era or plunge it into a darkness from which it may never recover.

Key features include:

• A Myriad of Modes: From the expansive Campaign Mode to the endless challenges of roguelite Realm Mode to the highly explorable procedurally generated Adventure Mode, Gordian Quest offers an infinite amount of replayability.
• Ten Diverse Heroes: Featuring classes like the Swordhand, Druid, Golemancer and more – each with a unique playstyle.
• Rich Customization: With close to 800 combined passive and active skills, gear up your heroes the way you choose for strategic turn-based battles.
• A Personalized Quest: With multiple difficulty options, endless loot that can power up or curse your character alongside critical decision-making and dice rolls, no Gordian Quest adventure is the same as the last.

Keep up to date with the game at @MaximumEntmt and @GordianQuest on X or visit www.gordianquest.com.

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About Maximum Entertainment

Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. A fully integrated group with a broad portfolio of content, the company emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity in its partnerships to produce the highest level of interactive entertainment. With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has joined forces with talented creators and renowned franchises around the globe to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment employs more than 200 professionals across the entire value chain of video games including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations. Visit Maximum Entertainment at www.maximument.com.

About Mixed Realms

Based in Singapore, Mixed Realms is a pioneering indie game studio established in 2016. Starting with just a team of four, we’ve expanded to a 20-member powerhouse, thanks to the overwhelming success of our debut title, Sairento VR. Our growth and achievements are deeply rooted in our commitment to quality and the invaluable feedback from the gaming community. At Mixed Realms, we believe in the synergy between developers and gamers. While we set the foundational concepts and direction for our titles, we view the gamer’s role as integral in shaping and refining the final product. Our collaboration with the community is not just a process; it’s a principle we hold sacred.

Enlist now to enter for a chance to win copies of MARS 2120, branded t-shirts, captain’s jacket and/or your name in the game credits

São Paulo, Brazil – 18th April, 2024 – Developer and publisher QUByte Interactive has launched a promotional campaign calling all volunteers for a ‘Mission to Mars’ ahead of the launch of their upcoming game MARS 2120, a modern metroidvania game set on the planet Mars, launching on Steam and consoles. Throughout the game, protagonist Anna “Thirteen” Charlotte must explore the human facilities on the planet to find out what caused a distress signal from the Martian colony. She needs your help! – Enlist here for the Mission to Mars!

This ‘Mission to Mars’ campaign combines fantasy with real science and space exploration, simulating the search for a volunteer crew to board the fictional UNSS-1826 Baumfree spacecraft, the ship in MARS 2120 that takes Sergeant Charlotte to explore the red planet on an adventure filled with danger and discovery.

All players who sign up for the mission via the website will be entered to win digital copies of MARS 2120, as well as items linked to the mission such as official UNSS-1826 Baumfree crew T-shirts and a ship’s captain’s jacket!

Prize draws will include 24 players who will have their names listed in the credits of the MARS 2120 game as the official UNSS Baumfree crew who valiantly undertook the rescue of the colony on Mars. This crew will also be announced on the developer’s social networks along with a special series of posts celebrating humanity’s progress in exploring space, the importance of scientific knowledge and, above all, the crucial role of female scientists and explorers throughout the history of space exploration.

The UNSS-1826 Baumfree’s name pays homage to the many achievements and the courage and bravery of real women who have made history. The number and name of the spacecraft are a reference to Sojourner Truth, born Isabella Baumfree, a woman, abolitionist and civil rights activist for African Americans. The number 1826 refers to the year in which Baumfree escaped from slavery and began her journey. Not coincidentally, Sojourner is the name of the first rover to land on Mars in 1997.

About MARS 2120

In MARS 2120, humanity has successfully colonised various planets in our solar system, allowing people to escape an increasingly grim situation on Earth. After the UN receives a worrying distress call from Mars, it’s up to Sergeant Anna “Thirteen” Charlotte and an elite team of space marines to answer the call and rescue the first colony. To get to them, you’ll have to traverse a harsh landscape. fighting formidable and mysterious foes using a mix of ranged and melee attacks alongside useful elemental skills. How you dispatch your enemies is up to you, with the game offering players a non-linear approach to combat as well as exploration. Inspired by pioneers of the genre such as Super Metroid and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, MARS 2120 is an action packed metroidvania that offers a satisfying combat experience alongside cinematic flair. Will you survive? 

About QUByte Interactive

QUByte is the largest independent publisher in Latin America for consoles and has its own in-house development studio, currently working on MARS 2120. QUByte’s goal is to develop the local industry through partnerships in portability, publishing, and game development.

Dracula Rises and the ultimate challenge awaits as players journey into the depths of Mortium’s winter lands

Skövde, Sweden – April 18th 2024 – Swedish game developer Stunlock Studios has released the first gameplay trailer for Ruins of Mortium, the new endgame zone included in the upcoming full release of V Rising, which is coming to Steam on May 8th. V Rising thrusts players into a vast open world where they must hunt for blood, build majestic castles, and engage in heart-pumping skill-based combat. As the story unfolds, players discover the legendary Dracula’s plot to reclaim his throne, triggering a cascade of challenges and dangers. Enter the Ruins of Mortium, once the heart of the powerful Vampire civilization, which now lies in ruins, teeming with the cult-like remnants of Dracula’s forces. Players will encounter the Draculin, creatures tainted by Dracula’s influence, and face off against his loyal Vampire Generals. The ultimate challenge awaits as players journey into the depths of Mortium to confront Dracula himself. While battling through his forces and disrupting dark rituals intent on reviving the ancient Vampire king, players will uncover ancient powers and prepare for the ultimate showdown against the tyrant himself. 

V Rising’s highly anticipated full PC release is scheduled for May 8th, while the PlayStation 5 date is yet to be revealed, and is boasting an extensive array of new content to delve into:

• Explore a new deadly endgame zone: The Ruins of Mortium
• Experience dynamic endgame events 
• Fight a new breed of foe and new V Blood bosses
• New weapons, A new tier of equipment, and magic improvements
• Improvements to castle building, decor, and storage
• Native, smoothly implemented gamepad support
• Game optimization, visual improvements, and an all-around better experience!

Check out all the juicy details about the 1.0 update here: https://playvrising.com/launch-update

More on V Rising:
Survive as a newly awakened vampire in a world ruled by humans and rise to become the next Dracula. Feed on blood to gain new powers, hide from the scorching sun, and engage in real-time PvE and PvP combat set in a dark fantasy realm. Raise your castle and invite friends to join as you explore a vast open world, pillage villages, skirmish with bandits, and delve into the lairs of supernatural beasts. Attack other players’ castles or become a diplomat in a game of blood, power, and betrayal.

V Rising’s May 8th launch will follow its fangtastic Early Access period on PC with more than 4M copies sold and sitting on an impressive 88% positive reviews on Steam. The full, blood-soaked launch sees a confident Stunlock Studios release a game that is highly refined, having built a loyal and enthusiastic community of blood-suckers along the way.

Buy now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1604030/V_Rising/
Wishlist now on the PlayStation store: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10007965

About Stunlock Studios

Stunlock Studios is one of the leading independent Swedish game developers in Skövde, known for vampire survival game V Rising and arena brawler Battlerite. Out now in Early Access, V Rising’s gothic world has already attracted more than 4 million vampiric initiates and Battlerite was one of the most popular free-to-play games on Steam with over 6 million unique players entering the arena. With a passion for multiplayer action games, the studio crafts groundbreaking and community-driven games, always with their players in mind.

Medellin, Colombia – April 18th, 2024 – Independent game developer C2 Game Studio has today revealed that its upcoming third-person action-RPG game Monolith: Requiem of the Ancients has been rebranded as Astor: Blade of the Monolith. The newly titled action adventure will launch later this year on PC, Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms.

“We wanted to ensure Astor: Blade of the Monolith had a strong, unique identity. Something to really make it stand out,” said Luis Correa, Founder & game director at C2 Game Studio. “We think the new title offers something punchier and more distinct. And you won’t need to wait long to play it as Astor: Blade of the Monolith will launch on all platforms later this year!”

More about Astor: Blade of the Monolith:
Explore the vibrant planet of Gliese, once inhabited by an ancient race, and now home to their sentient creations – the Diokek. After the ancients’ disappearance, the Diokek lived in peace until malevolent creatures, the Hiltsik, started wreaking havoc among their settlements. With threats of a more sinister force at play, Astor – a young Diokek warrior, must journey across Gliese to solve the mysterious disappearance of his creators thousands of years ago, believing that they may have left behind the key to their salvation

Inspired by Devil May Cry, Bayonetta, and The Legend of Zelda, Astor: Blade of the Monolith features fierce fighting mechanics and wondrous exploration. Learn new attacks, abilities and combos, use runic power to summon powerful constructs in combat, and collect legendary weapons as you crush hordes of enemies. 

For more on Astor: Blade of the Monolith, C2 Game Studio has posted two Dev Logs offering insight into the creation of the game. The first offers a look at its in-depth combat system, while the second explores the mystical world of Gliese

KEY FEATURES

• Engage in intense battles against 16 different enemies and 10 formidable bosses across over 20 hours of main story and side quests
• Arm yourself with 4 unique weapons, master dynamic skills and combos, summon powerful constructs, and craft your own combat style
• Traverse Gliese’s diverse landscapes, complete various side quests and uncover remnants left by your creators
• Test your skills in combat challenges and conquer New Game+ mode for an even greater challenge

About C2 Game Studio

C2 Game Studio is a Colombian game studio that specializes in developing adventure games with combat in Unreal Engine. Comprised of 21 people with more than 14 years of experience, C2 Game Studio has developed the top-down iOS shooter Cowboy Guns, the endless runner Nitro Chimp, and is currently working on its most ambitious title yet; the action-adventure epic Astor: Blade of the Monolith, coming to PC and consoles in 2024. www.c2gamestudio.com

Loose lips sink spaceships! Strategy goes social in the first 5X game – Explore, Expand, Exploit, Exterminate, EXPRESS!

STOCKHOLM – April 18, 2024 – Paradox Interactive and Whatboy Games have today launched the fast-paced sci-fi strategy game Nexus 5X for PC via Steam. Combining the competitive social strategy of tabletop games with the tactical complexity of the 4X genre, Nexus 5X offers a sci-fi strategy experience that’s playable from start to finish in around 60 minutes, making Nexus 5X the world’s first 5X game: Explore, Exploit, Expand, Exterminate, EXPRESS!

Nexus 5X takes the core pillars of the 4X genre – deep strategy, tense diplomatic drama, and epic military encounters – and distills them into a fast-paced competitive format that is perfect for short-run sessions, allowing groups of up to eight players to complete a full playthrough together in around an hour.

“We’re creating an entirely new extension to the 4X genre with Nexus 5X. By reducing the play-time down to about one hour, we are opening the door to multiplayer in the 4X genre in a way that has never fitted neatly in the 4X space,” said Dax Ginn, Studio Director at Whatboy Games. “4X games are well known for predominantly being time-demanding single-player experiences, whereas Nexus 5X still delivers all of the strategic depth of the genre but in a time-frame that allows gamers to play together on an equal footing.”

Following a successful release onto Steam Early Access on Dec. 12, 2023, as Stellaris Nexus, Nexus 5X launches with Very Positive Steam reviews, a new name and eleven distinct factions, each offering their own unique strengths and play styles as players attempt to conquer the throne-world of Nexus and emerge victorious as the new Galactic Emperor.

 Nexus 5X features:

• An Hour of Power: Nothing beats the thrill of a deep strategy board game session with friends, and with Nexus 5X, players can play not just one, but multiple sessions during a game night, where “One More Turn” becomes “One More Game!”
• Social Strategy: Choose from unique factions and leaders and play alone or in turn-based multiplayer for 2-8 players. Play with friends or brave the Nexus online in skill-based matchmaking. Form unlikely alliances, execute bitter betrayals, or quietly plot from the shadows to ascend victorious to the Galactic Throne, all in around 60 minutes.
• Diplomacy or “Diplomacy”: Starting from the safe haven of their home world, players can rapidly expand their reach across the galaxy to explore and occupy new systems, eventually taking control of the throne-world of Nexus. Military conflict and diplomatic dealings are available as players expand and explore, but so is the power struggle that plays out in the Galactic Council, as rival empires exert their influence to cast votes in favor of new titles and resolutions, aiming to empower their faction or advance their immediate strategic objectives.
• Unique Factions & Leaders: For role-players who want to immerse themselves in the lore-rich Stellaris universe, or for ‘by-the-numbers’ strategists, Nexus 5X lets you select from factions and leaders that alter the approach of each match, offering a range of play styles and ways to gain the upper-hand over opponents.

Nexus 5X is available now for PC on Steam, priced at $14.99 / £12.99 / €14.99. Join the Nexus 5X Discord for the latest news and community discussion about the game.

About Paradox Interactive

Paradox Interactive is one of the premier developers and publishers of strategy and management games for PC and consoles. The players are located all over the world but some of the biggest markets are North America, Western Europe and Asia.

The game portfolio consists of popular franchises such as Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, Cities: Skylines, Prison Architect, the Surviving games, Age of Wonders and Victoria. Paradox Interactive also owns the World of Darkness brand catalog.

For more information, please visit www.paradoxinteractive.com.

About Whatboy Games

Whatboy Games is an indie studio founded in the UK composed of industry veterans and fresh development talent. Founded in 2018 by Adam Doherty and Dax Ginn, both ex-Rocksteady, Whatboy’s focus is on developing great strategy games for gamers who are short on time. The team on Nexus 5X all share a passion for systemic design which facilitates the creation of games that are not only deeply strategic but also highly replayable.

New Licensed Cars and Tracks Revealed in Full-Throttle Trailer

Walnut Creek, CA (April 18, 2024) – Hot Lap Racing, the simcade racer bringing the most exciting motorsport classes and eras to the track together, will welcome veteran and up-and-coming racers alike to white-knuckle thrills when it reaches Nintendo Switch and PC on July 16, Maximum Entertainment and developers Zero Games Studios and Vision Réelle announced via a new release date trailer today. 

Wishlist the game now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2322830/Hot_Lap_Racing/

Hot Lap Racing features more than 50 cars, with today’s trailer confirming several new licensed rides spanning the history of motorsport are set to join the game’s roster. The just-unveiled cars below are accompanied by Formula Extreme, a futuristic concept Zero Games Studios created in collaboration with the Hot Lap Racing community to envision what the world of racing could look like in 2030 and beyond:

• Brabham BT24
• Minardi M191
• Alfa Romeo 155 DTM
• Renault Laguna BTCC
• Alpine A110 GT4
• Ligier JS P320
• Renault 5 TURBO 3E
• Peugeot 9X8

The trailer also revealed new tracks from Hot Lap Racing’s full roster of 17 stages, which collectively provide racers more than 70 layouts to master. The below additions span two officially licensed courses along with two stages inspired by some of the greatest thrills in motorsport:

• Jarama (Spain)
• Salzburgring (Austria)
• Flagstaff
• French Riviera

Hot Lap Racing is an expansive celebration of the world of racing, spanning multiple time periods as it returns classics like Brabham cars from the ‘60s to the track alongside state-of-the-art arrivals including the Peugeot 9×8 Endurance. Top the podium in individual categories for GT, Endurance or single-seater rides, or burn rubber in the Free category where all car classes share the same track for the ultimate generation-spanning contest.

Hot Lap Racing’s Campaign Mode includes a comprehensive tour of lessons from FEED RACING, incorporating real-world guidance to help racers perfect their performance as they set course records and establish themselves as formidable legends in the world of racing. Those new to racing will find everything they need to hone their skills while becoming a renowned force in any ride and on any track.

Hot Lap Racing is the first game available on Nintendo Switch to license real tracks and cars featuring all motorsport categories and eras, with cars never seen in a Switch racing game until now. Keep pace with the latest Hot Lap Racing updates by following @hotlapracing_ on X, wishlisting the game on Steam and visiting https://maximument.com/games/hot-lap-racing/.

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About Maximum Entertainment 

Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. A fully integrated group with a broad portfolio of content, the company emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity in its partnerships to produce the highest level of interactive entertainment. With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has joined forces with talented creators and renowned franchises around the globe to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment employs more than 200 professionals across the entire value chain of video games including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations. Visit Maximum Entertainment at www.maximument.com. 

About Zero Games Studios

Founded in 2013, Zero Games Studios is an independent studio based in France. Zero Games Studios’ team is united by a shared passion to support incredible games through collaboration with other studios in addition to crafting its own original series, including the era-spanning simcade title Hot Lap Racing due for release on Nintendo Switch and PC on July 16th, 2024.

About Vision Réelle 

Vision Reelle is an independent studio specialized in racing games. It has been founded in 2015 by a former developer of Test Drive Unlimited 2.The company has spent the past years to give support and make big racing game franchises such as: Gear.Club Unlimited, The Crew and Classic Racers. We model cars, we make them sound good, we build tracks and race on it! Vision Réelle qualifies their work as “A studio of racing enthousiasts that make games for racing enthousiasts.”

Wales Interactive brings co-op FPS zombie survival to consoles and PC today

Penarth, Wales, Thursday 18 April – Wales Interactive has released their round-based zombie survival FPS Sker Ritual on PC, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. A spin off to 2020’s award-winning Maid of Sker, it features all the content from the PC early access plus a massive 1.0 update, including new objectives, weapons, story content and more.

In Sker Ritual, players will battle hordes of horrific enemies, alone or in up to four-player co-op, and attempt to survive the onslaught of Sker Island’s vicious Quiet Ones. Gun down masses of enemies, collect Celtic God powers, upgrade an arsenal of steampunk weapons and attempt to defeat the evil on Sker Island.

Sker Ritual has four unique locations to explore, with countless secrets to discover, optional objectives, and easter eggs which progress the story from Maid of Sker’s evil ending.

Sker Ritual Key Features:

• Traverse alone or rally with friends: Battle the Quiet Ones alone or with up to three additional players in online co-op. Be warned, the hordes scale based on the player count
• Four haunting locations to explore: Fight your way through four maps each with their own secrets to uncover. Explore the Cursed Lands of Lavernock, Ashes of Sker Hotel, Sewers of the Dead, and Deadly Lover’s Fortress.
• Wield the power of Celtic Gods: Killing enemies offer a chance to drop powerful Miracles, each offering a choice of three upgradable powers. Bound to a Celtic God, each upgrade comes with a different rarity, core attributes and power.
• Face off against terrifying horrors: The Quiet Ones are back and they have brought friends. Sker Island is crawling with new enemies and elites, each with their own abilities and one goal in mind, total destruction.

“We are super excited to bring Sker Ritual to players on console and PC.” said Dr. David Banner MBE – CEO & Co-Founder at Wales Interactive. “Over the past two years, our core team of five has been working non-stop to implement community feedback from the PC Early Access, ensuring the 1.0/console launch is the complete package. We cannot wait to see the community response to Sker Ritual. Good luck out there, The Quiet Ones are waiting for you.”

Sker Ritual will also feature cross-play between Xbox and PC players.

Sker Ritual is out now and available on Steam, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S for £19.99 / $24.99, or opt for the Digital Deluxe featuring the game and four cosmetic DLCs for £29.99 / $34.99. You can keep up to date with the game on X and also join the Discord.

About Wales Interactive:

Wales Interactive is a multi-award-winning indie video game and interactive movie developer and publisher. Its growing portfolio of titles have been played by millions globally, including the award-winning occult horror, Maid of Sker. Wales Interactive has also become one of the driving forces behind the rebirth of the interactive movie with titles such as The Complex, Five Dates, Ten Dates, The Shapeshifting Detective and The Isle Tide Hotel. The team has refined the process of making interactive movies, having developed its own scripting tool called WIST, which allows any writer to easily create multi-directional scripts.

Discover New Story Elements, a New Rogue Servant, and More!

BURLINGAME, Calif. – April 18, 2024 – Today, KOEI TECMO America and developer Omega Force, alongside collaborators TYPE-MOON and Aniplex Inc., announced that the second DLC for their action RPG Fate/Samurai Remnant, is now available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, and PC Windows via Steam®. Entitled “Record’s Fragment: Yagyu Sword Chronicles”, the new content includes fresh story elements, a mysterious new Rogue servant, and a crime for the ages.

In DLC Vol. 2, a new mystery unfolds in the shadow of the Waxing Moon Ritual when the streets of Edo become the theatre of night killings. At the behest of Sukenoshin, Miyamoto Iori and Saber investigate the murders of helpless citizens, found dead at sunrise, cutdown by a samurai of tremendous skill wielding a new deadly blade. Players will make their way through the blood-soaked streets of Edo to reveal the killer before it’s too late. Along the way, they will cross paths with a Rogue Saber, who’s true identity is Yagyu Munenori. With the Rogue Servant by their side, players will have the chance to solve the mystery and restore peace to Edo.

Fate/Samurai Remnant is now available 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 www.facebook.com/koeitecmous and Follow us on Twitter @koeitecmoUS. * Please check the official website for more details.

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KartRider Rush+ players can conquer the galaxy with new cosmic Karts and tracks

SEOUL – April 18, 2024 – Nexon’s high-speed mobile racing game KartRider Rush+ beckons players to zoom through the cosmos at warp speed in the celestial Season 25 update “Northeu II.” Players can race highlight Karts Plasma Comet and Plasma Gleam on heart-pounding circuits including Skyway (Northeu), Cosmoway (Northeu) and Moon Garden (Fairy).

In KartRider Rush+, players find themselves in unique, turbo-charged go-karts and race through a variety of imaginative tracks filled with thrilling twists and turns. For the rookie or seasoned racing pro, KartRider Rush+ offers a pit stop for every player with an array of game modes and a delightful cast of characters to keep drivers in the fast lane. The frenetic game’s vibrant graphics and easy-to-pick-up gameplay deliver endless fun and excitement on the go.

Players who join the race will experience:

• Four-Year Anniversary Events – Ahead of the fourth anniversary of KartRider Rush+ this May, players can log in and participate in events to earn 4EVER Coins and 4-Year Anniversary rewards, from Friday, April 26 to Sunday, June 9. For even more celebrations, players can pre-register to obtain an invitation item, which they can later use to obtain the 4EVER Set (M) and 4EVER Frame, from Friday, May 3 to Wednesday, May 15.
• Rare Rewards – From Sunday, May 5 to Sunday, May 12, players can trade Tire Shards for Legendary Karts, including Cronos Air (5d) and Onyx Beetle Dasher – MAX (5d).
• Additional Levels and Kart Proficiency System – For even more heart-pounding fun, players’ maximum levels have been raised from 120 to 128. Players can also now access the Kart Proficiency system, where they can earn Proficiency Points by racing in Ranked Mode.

Players around the world can download KartRider Rush+ for free on Android and iOS.

More information on KartRider Rush+ Season 25 “Northeu II” update is available below:

• Official KartRider Rush+ Website: [LINK]
• Official KartRider Rush+ Community: [LINK]

About NEXON Co. Ltd.

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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