TOKYO – Feb. 7th, 2024 –Touhou DANMAKU KAGURA Phantasia Lost, the rhythm-based bullet hell developed by Unknown X based in the community-driven Touhou universe beloved by millions of fans, launches onto PC via Steam today.
Ignited by a crowdfunding campaign which achieved its 15 million yen goal within 30 minutes and acquired 1,288% funding with 193 million Yen raised, Phantasia Lost plays host to legendary collaborations. Iconic legendary composer Toby Fox and Touhou creator ZUN teamed up for the free DLC track “U.N. Owen Was Hero?”, and Undertale artist Temmie Chang crafted the cover art.
Tap to the tunes of 68 Touhou tracks (102 total songs with added DLC) on a quest to rebuild Phantasia to its former glory in two distinct gameplay modes. Opt for a traditional falling-notes rhythm game experience in Kagura mode, aiming for high scores via perfectly timed key-presses.
For a rhythm-action twist, try out Danmaku mode, where music merges with bullet hell mayhem. Dodge incoming attacks, collect falling items, and return fire in sync with musical selections against bosses that fire on-beat bullets in every direction.
The once-bustling Phantasia has been mysteriously reduced to rubble. As Reimu Hakurei, search for the cause behind the cataclysm by gathering lost Fragments of Memories. Piece together the story of Phantasia’s fall and rebuild wastelands to their former glory. Keep an eye out for Marisa while venturing through a brand new storyline distinct from the mobile release, featuring added battles against new heroine bosses.
“It’s been a labor of love to bring Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost to PC, and an absolute blast adding both new content and new songs to the playlist,” said JYUNYA, leader offounder, Unknown X. “Many thanks to all of the collaborators, supporters, and crowdfunders that made this special release possible.”
Touhou Project, recognized by the Guinness World Records as the “most prolific fan-made shooter series,” is a collection of games set in the world of Gensokyo and using a recurring cast of familiar characters. Predominantly consisting of vertical shooters, the Touhou Project games are developed by the original creator, one-man studio Team Shanghai Alice.
About Unknown X
Founded by Aquastyle game developer JYUNYA and composed of handpicked members of the DANMAKU KAGURA development team, Unknown X aims to enhance Touhou Project and propel its recognition in the world. Unknown X’s current name was created by none other than the original Touhou Project creator himself, ZUN.
Accessibility, inclusiveness, and openness as guiding principles for the event
Poznań, Poland, 05.02.2024: The highly anticipated Game Industry Conference (GIC) is thrilled to announce its 18th edition, set to take place in the vibrant city of Poznań, Poland, from October 24th to 27th. GIC has solidified its position as one of Europe’s premier gaming B2B and developer conferences and aims for this year to be bigger than ever before with up to 4000 expected attendees. Traditionally, the GIC happens parallel to the Poznan Game Arena, the largest gaming and multimedia entertainment fair in this part of Europe.
The GIC firmly believes in the importance of accessibility and openness within the industry and therefore the conference offers several tiers of access. The early bird tickets are the best way to get your way into the conference for the best price. The Geek Careers Pass is available for free for everyone who attends Poznan Game Arena and allows taking part in all open lectures. The least expensive dedicated ticket to attend the conference, the Indie Pass, was reduced in price again after cutting its price already in 2023 and is available for ～110 Euro to give the smallest dev teams access to almost all summits, lectures, workshops, roundtables, and even the sightseeing tour and daycare for children.
“You must bring together recruiting companies and people looking to work to create a good recruitment event. Availability helps people to attend. Geek Careers Pass is almost free, and we see people coming even just for Saturday. Companies want candidates above junior grade. GIC attracts them by having good talks, dense in knowledge and experience sharing, we believe we have one of the best on the market, and with that the biggest careers expo in Europe.” – says Jakub Marszalkowski, main organizer of the GIC.
The Premium Pass for ～180 Euro adds access to conference lunches on top and the Business Pass (～360 Euro) to the business meetings system & zone while the Business Pass Plus (～590 Euro) adds a Basic B2B booth, an equivalent of a private meeting table, with branding for the best visibility and efficiency of bizdev of your company.
As the newest addition of GIC’24, a VIP ticket for the GIC has been announced at the standard price of ～807 Euro (the early bird price is ～680 Euro). This is the first revealed ticket for GIC 2024. The ticket is expected to include everything the Business Pass has included so far, plus a choice of events from special VIP attractions.
Attendees with a VIP package will be able to take full advantage of the event’s additional special program.
A wide range of activities will be available to them, including exclusive side events, VIP tours, and sightseeing, as well as exclusive meetings and networking sessions.
“A VIP program already existed at the GIC in previous years, but it was on a smaller scale, and was private or closed, now we are expanding this, institutionalizing it, and opening it a bit up by selling special tickets. Of course, in January, ten months before the conference, this program is still being built, we are getting partners to co-organize, but the first elements are already there. We’re planning a strong impact there; this is to help us compete for speakers from overseas with conferences located over warm seas.” – says Hanna Marszalkowska of the GIC team.
As the newest addition of GIC’24, a VIP ticket for the GIC has been announced at the standard price of ～807 Euro (the early bird price is ～680 Euro). This is the first revealed ticket for GIC 2024. The ticket is expected to include everything the Business Pass has included so far, plus a choice of events from special VIP attractions.
The conference features nearly a dozen networking events and parties, intriguing talks and knowledge exchange, workshops, roundtables, the Central Eastern Europe Game Awards ceremony (CEEGA), Geek Carriers (19 companies were recruiting at Geek Careers ‘23), GRIP meeting system, Gamedev Investment Forum, VR Summit, GIC Legal Summit and much more.
The conference prioritizes inclusiveness as a fundamental value. The GIC Inclusiveness Scholarship is designed to support talented developers from low-income countries and underrepresented minorities by providing invitations to the conference and covering accommodation and food expenses. Additionally, the GIC organizes the Women in Games Breakfast & Roundtable, at 2023 record-breaking edition over 150 women of the industry got empowered and facilitated knowledge-sharing. The conference offers a children’s daycare service with qualified staff and healthy snacks to assist attending parents.
For more information please visit GIC’s official website.
About
Game Industry Conference (GIC)
The GIC B2B conference, along with Poznań Game Arena B2C expo, forms the biggest game event east of Cologne. It features professional knowledge exchange, workshops, roundtables, a B2B exhibition area, MeetToMatch meetings, Geek Careers recruitment opportunities, and networking parties. Not to mention the Central Eastern European Game Awards ceremony, GameDev Investment Forum, and many more. Since its beginnings in 2008, the GIC has grown to become one of the most significant events in Europe every year hosting 3.200 – 3.600 business attendees, 150 talks by 200 speakers, and 1500 meetings.
The Game Industry Conference 2024 will take place in Poznan, Poland from October 25th to 27th. Tickets are available at https://gic.gd/tickets/.
Poznan Game Arena (PGA)
Poznań Game Arena is the largest gaming and multimedia entertainment fair in Poland and this part of Europe, organized for both industry representatives and individual visitors. PGA already has a more than 15-year history that we have built together with over 370,000 Polish and foreign fans of gaming equipment, production, and multimedia. More information: https://gamearena.pl/en.
Complete Edition Features the Main Game, All Three DLC’s, Collaboration Content, and More!
BURLINGAME, Calif. —Feb. 7, 2024 — Today, KOEI TECMO America and developer Team NINJA announced that Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition is now available digitally on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and PC via the Microsoft Store and Steam®. The latest iteration of their dark fantasy action RPG comes packed with all of the content from the game’s three additional DLC’s, including new weapons, stages, demons, endgame content, and more!
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition features everything included in the game’s three DLC packs – “Battle of Zhongyuan”, “Conqueror of Jiangdong” and “Upheaval in Jingxiang” — along with new endgame content, “The Thousand-Mile Journey”. This includes new characters from the armies of Cao Cao, Sun Ce, and Liu Bei, along with new weapon types (cestus, long sword, and whip), new stages, new Divine Beasts, more challenging difficulty levels, and expanded functions! It also includes a collection of collaboration DLC, highlighted by equipment and stages featured from collaborations with Nioh 2, NARAKA: BLADE POINT, and Lies of P.
In addition, three in-game items that were included alongside Wo Long’s original release — “Baihu Armor,” “Zhuque Armor,” and “Qinglong Armor” – are now included in the Complete Edition, along with the in-game item “The Records of the Grand Historian”, which shows the location of the Marking Flag on the mini-map.
To help commemorate the launch of the Complete Edition, Team NINJA will also release a set of new equipment, “Xuanwu Armor”, to all users who own the main game in addition to those who purchase the Complete Edition*.
Furthermore, KOEI TECMO America announced that a demo version of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Compete Edition has also launched exclusively on PC. Players will be able to battle demons and warlords across two early stages of Team NINJA’s thriller, with saved data from the demo able to be carried over to the full version of the game upon purchase.
KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Burlingame, California. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive®, Ninja Gaiden®, Tecmo Bowl®, and Fatal Frame® series.
Warren Moon, Steve Young, Kurt Warner & Randall Cunningham Hit the Field in Wild Card Football’s “Legacy QB Pack” DLC, Out Now on PC, PlayStation & Xbox!
Plus discover a new arena, all-stars, outfits, celebrations and more in Wild Card Football’s latest free content update for all players
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Feb. 7, 2024 – Saber Interactive, in partnership with the NFL Players Association and OneTeam Partners, is excited today to release the new “Legacy QB Pack” DLC for Wild Card Football on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store! Available as a free download for Season Pass owners, or as a standalone purchase for $9.99, the “Legacy QB Pack” introduces four iconic quarterbacks – Warren Moon, Steve Young, Kurt Warner and Randall Cunningham – each with their own unique outfits. The “Legacy QB Pack” is also coming to Nintendo Switch soon.
Wild Card Football also has a free content update out today for all players featuring a new arena in Arizona plus tons of unlockable goodies. Discover 20 brand-new all-stars, including Odell Beckham Jr., Darrell Henderson Jr., Alexander Mattison, Jameis Winston and more. Players can unlock new outfits, celebrations, logos and vanity items, as well.
Combining extreme, 7-on-7 action with bombastic moves, style and energy, 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. Bust out special moves like summoning walls or invisibility, 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.
Madrid, Spain – February 7th, 2024. Indie publisher and distributor Meridiem Games and developer ChaoticBrain Studios are thrilled to reveal the first trailer for the dark JRPG/Graphic Adventure title Neon Blood. Coming to PC via Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch via digital stores later in 2024, Neon Blood is a JRPG/Graphic Adventure with a 2.5D aesthetic based on the use of 2D PixelArt sprites with 3D-modeled environments.
This first trailer, titled Welcome to Viridis, unveils gameplay from Neon Blood and several spectacular scenes animated by the fantastic team at Sunshine, known for their work on several major titles in the industry in recent years, both in trailers and in-game animations.
Neon Blood can be added to your Wishlist on PC and PlayStation now, with Xbox and Nintendo Switch going live soon.
Watch the Neon Blood Welcome to Viridis trailer below:
Neon Blood will be featured in the Chinese New Year Steam Sale thanks to Astrolabe, a publisher with a solid presence in Asia and America, who has already collaborated with Meridiem Games for the release of The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo.
About Neon Blood
In the year 2053, after the Third World War, humanity was reduced to a single megacity, Viridis, formed by two cities, the luxurious Bright City and the dystopian Blind City.
Axel McCoin, a detective from Blind City, will be motivated by his ideals to rebel against the injustices caused by the drastic class difference between the two cities that exist in the dystopian society they inhabit, becoming a symbol of a revolution.
In his adventure, Axel will encounter powerful allies who will help him in his purpose, as well as enemies who will stand in his way, such as Ruby Emerald, who will do everything possible to thwart Axel’s plans.
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Neon Blood features an elaborate and deep story with a cyberpunk theme that serves as a thread to tell Axel’s story, which will be marked by the relationships he will establish throughout his adventure, showing the player the different realities of the two cities.
In Neon Blood, we embrace a 2.5D aesthetic, based on using 2D PixelArt sprites with 3D-modeled environments, maintaining an aesthetic differentiation between flat characters and the environment with depth.
Explore the two deeply contrasting cities with markedly different aesthetics – the futuristic sc-fi cityscape of Bright City and dark, gritty cyberpunk inspired Blind City.
Use the investigative skills of detective Axel McCoin to reveal Viridis’s dark secrets and set in motion a revolution that could destroy the foundations of society.
Neon Blood will launch digitally for PC via Steam, PlayStation and Xbox consoles and Nintendo Switch in 2024. Wishlist the game now on PC and PlayStation (Xbox and Nintendo Switch will follow soon)
Meridiem Games is an independent video game publisher and distributor for all platforms. The entire Meridiem Games team is focused on meeting the demand of players who are fond of physical editions, titles such as Fahrenheit 15Th Anniversary PS4, KUNAI Day One Edition NSW, Daymare: 1998 Black Edition PS4, Pang Adventures Buster Edition PS4 / NSW, etc. They have come out in their physical edition thanks to Meridiem Games.
About ChaoticBrain Studios
We are ChaoticBrain Studios, an indie video game studio from Madrid that has just started this adventure, which is to develop our own video game. We are a small studio formed by 2 people. After finishing our studies, we had the brilliant idea (Spoiler, no) to develop a JRPG as our first video game. And with this premise in mind, and thanks to our love for the Cyberpunk theme and great video games like FFVII, Octopath traveler and Cyberpunk 2077, the idea of Neon Blood was born. And that’s how I met your mother… sorry, that’s how I met ChaoticBrain Studios.
PlayStation Australia is excited to share a recap of today’s State of Play. The broadcast focused on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the newest instalment in the Final Fantasy VII remake project and one of 2024’s most-anticipated games. The game tells the tale of main protagonist Cloud Strife and his loyal companions who explore a massive world outside Midgar, the city of Mako, as they pursue Sephiroth, one of the most iconic antagonists in video game history.
Ahead of the full game’s release on February 29, the free demo available now allows players to not only take control of the protagonist, Cloud, but take full control of the legendary swordsman Sephiroth in battle. Players will be able to play as Sephiroth as part of the extended flashback section, as Cloud recalls an earlier mission in his career as a Soldier – the Nibelheim incident. Taking place several years before the events of the game, this will set the stage for several important moments within Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. What’s more, we’re planning to release an update later this month that will allow players to explore part of the Junon region before the release of the full game on February 29. We hope players take this opportunity to venture into the world of Final Fantasy VII!
Today’s State of Play includes a new trailer focusing on the story of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth alongside around 11 minutes of never-before seen gameplay. This footage includes the world premiere of many unseen elements of the game: an overview of the world map, ways to get around the expansive world including a wide range of vehicles and mounts, varied exploration, minigames, and much more.
It’s a must-see, both for those excitedly awaiting Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and those who have yet to dive into the world of Final Fantasy VII.
Watch the new Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – Immersion Trailer here:
Highlights from the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth gameplay
The new gameplay footage showcases the following elements of the game:
The stage for players new adventure: a gigantic world map, connected seamlessly
The stage for the adventure of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a gigantic world map, constructed of several areas seamlessly joined together.
The footage showcases a wide range of ways to get around the expansive map, from Chocobos – that Final Fantasy series mainstay – to buggies and wheelies. Chocobos will be of particular help to Cloud and his companions, since they have different abilities in each area. Some can swim through raging currents, jump over mushroom footholds, or even scale sheer cliffs.
Many points of interests to explore on the world map
In the vast field areas, there are all kinds of points of interest to explore that will call to a player’s sense of adventure. Broadly speaking, the first category is World Intel – where players survey the world, fighting fearsome foes and seeking out various resources or hidden treasures as players go. The second type is odd jobs, which delve deeper into the world and characters. Today, we’ve introduced sanctuaries, which reveal knowledge on this game’s summons, helping Cloud and his companions conquer them to subsequently call on their power in battle.
Unique and colourful minigames scattered throughout different regions of the world
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has a diverse range of minigames all throughout its world. And they’re of an even greater scale than the many minigames in the original Final Fantasy VII! The development team’s recommendation is the card game Queen’s Blood, and players can collect cards from the early part of the game, so players can enjoy thinking up and building a powerful deck that’s unique to each player. Some of the minigames are just as fun to watch as they are to play, so they’re perfect to play when players feel like taking a breather from the main story.
Epic cinematic storytelling with stunning graphics
The emotional storytelling experience has been refined even further in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. The high-quality, rich graphics that use the PlayStation 5 console’s ultra-fast SSD to its fullest can show the subtle nuances of the emotional state of the characters, further elevating the narrative experience and its depiction of Cloud and his companions forging ever-stronger bonds.
More detailed and nuanced facial animations will lend additional depth to the characters’ journeys, especially as Cloud and his friends face down the destiny that awaits them at their story’s end.
New and improved ways to deepen players relationships with their companions through gameplay
The bonds between the characters established over the course of the story are now important to all aspects of gameplay. Cloud’s relationship with his companions will change according to his actions and dialogue choices, impacting most notably the well-loved date event scene from the original game. In addition to date partners players of the original Final Fantasy VII can expect, the team has prepared some new partners plus an expanded date sequence within the Gold Saucer, so there’s plenty to look forward to. And players increase their party level, which shows the bond between the entire team, characters will be able to achieve their true potential in combat. There are lots of synergy skills that characters with a close relationship can perform, so players can overwhelm foes with their favourite characters and special moves.
The footage from State of Play also reveals plenty of other content that we didn’t cover in the above. We hope players will experience the new and expanded world of Final Fantasy VII in the demo, released today.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth releases Thursday February 29 on PS5.
To learn more about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth visit the PlayStation Blog.
Square Enix Announces Two-Part Demo, Releases New Trailer and Game Details for Most Anticipated Game of 2024
SYDNEY (Feb. 7, 2024)– Today SQUARE ENIX® released part one of a two-part demo for FINAL FANTASY™ VII REBIRTH, allowing players to experience the opening chapter featured in the most anticipated game of 2024. A second playable section of the upcoming RPG will be available on February 21, giving players the chance to experience a part of the expansive game world ahead of its February 29 launch exclusively on the PlayStation®5 (PS5®) console. The news was revealed during a dedicated Sony Interactive Entertainment’s State of Play broadcast.
Download the free FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH demo here.
Watch the FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Final Trailer below:
Watch the 10 minute FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Gameplay Video.
Today’s State of Play broadcast was headlined by the surprise demo release and the State of Play Final Trailer, an enthralling glimpse at the legendary adventure that awaits. In the trailer, witness the party’s pursuit of Sephiroth and the fates they must overcome to save the planet from his machinations. Viewers can see breathtaking landscapes and newly imagined locales like the Temple of the Ancients, myriad minigames like 3D Brawler, Chocobo Racing, and G-Bike, and the return of beloved characters like long-gone SOLDIER hero Zack Fair, the electrifying Turk Reno and Roche, the thrill-seeking SOLDIER 3rd Class. Finally, an exhilarating battle system featuring new Synergy Abilities and the acclaimed combination of real-time action with strategic commands was also featured as part of today’s event.
The “Fall of a Hero in Nibelheim” demo features an extended flashback section, as Cloud Strife recalls an earlier mission in his career as a SOLDIER – “the Nibelheim incident.” This mission takes place five years ago prior to the setting of the game. Take control of a younger version of main protagonist Cloud Strife and the legendary Sephiroth as the two SOLDIER heroes investigate the sudden appearance of monsters in the mountains above Cloud’s hometown. When a dark truth comes to light, the course of their lives and the fate of the planet will change forever.
After players complete the “Fall of a Hero in Nibelheim” content, the demo will receive an update on February 21, opening another playable section entitled “Dawn of a New Era in Junon.” In this special preview made specifically for the demo, explore a small piece of the massive in-game world around the harbor town of Junon. The Junon area featured in this demo has been altered to make the content more compact, so progress cannot be carried over to the full game. However, fans and newcomers will get a chance to experience new forms of exploration, new synergy attacks and the powerful character bonds expressed through thrilling combat.
Players with save data from the demo will receive the Kupo Charm and Survival Set in the full game. These players will also be able to skip past sections covered in the “Fall of a Hero in Nibelheim” demo. Players must ensure their game is fully updated to take advantage of these benefits.
The full State of Play presentation contained a wealth of new information and gameplay footage. The game’s distinct yet interconnected regions were displayed on the zoomed-out World Map. Traversal methods like chocobos, the Tiny Bronco plane and the desert buggy will transport players across the world to hidden treasures, mysterious anomalies, Combat Assignments, minigames and side content in the form of Odd Jobs. This content, plus dialogue choices and battles, contribute to the bonds between party members, affecting scenes throughout the game. Watch the full broadcast for details on character skill trees, a soundtrack boasting over 400 tracks, the different features of Graphics Mode and Performance Mode and so much more.
Finally, new assets and their corresponding descriptions are available on the press site. See new renders for characters like the wizened sage Geisel Bugenhagen and martial arts mentor Zangan. Catch an early glimpse of tide-turning Synergy Abilities from unique pairings like Cloud and Yuffie or Aerith and Barret. Explore locales like Cosmo Canyon, Costa del Sol and the fateful Shinra Manor. Preview minigames like Galactic Saviors, Jumpfrog, Fort Condor and Dolphin Show. Plus, more iconic artwork from the original FINAL FANTASY VII has been recreated, showing Red XIII moon-gazing alongside a legendary figure and the gruff pilot Cid dreaming of flight from the wing of the Tiny Bronco.
Voted “Most Anticipated” Game of 2024 at The Game Awards, FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH is the new story in the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY VII remake project. This standalone adventure set across a vast and vibrant planet sees Cloud, Tifa, Barret, Aerith and Red XIII escape from the dystopian city of Midgar into the wide world beyond. To hunt down Sephiroth, a haunting figure from Cloud’s past bent on ruling the planet, these unlikely heroes join forces with new companions like the spirited ninja operative Yuffie and the wisecracking, feline-shaped robot Cait Sith. Lead these characters into battle to overcome their fates. Explore classic locales reimagined in dazzling detail. Encounter dozens of hours of rewarding side content, Combat Assignments, minigames and rich stories of the planet’s people and cultures.
After playing through the demo, players eager for more FINAL FANTASY VII content can download FINAL FANATASY VII EVER CRISIS, the hit mobile RPG that has been downloaded over 7 million times, through the App Store, Google Play, or STEAM for free. In FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS, players will explore key elements of the FINAL FANTASY VII timeline, including the events of the original game and new story elements penned by FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH story and scenario writer Kazushige Nojima surrounding a young hero, Sephiroth, and more.
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH follows the first game in the trilogy, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, released in 2020 to universal acclaim from players and critics around the globe. After earning more than 20 perfect scores from media and being selected as a PlayStation® “Editor’s Choice” pick, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE became the highest-selling digital release on the PlayStation® platform in SQUARE ENIX’s history, exceeding more than 7 million shipments and digital sales worldwide since its release.
First released in 1997 on the PlayStation® computer entertainment system, FINAL FANTASY VII celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2022. The game is universally regarded as a hallmark title of the RPG genre. The original title received high praise for its epic storyline, unique characters, and movie sequences that utilized the most cutting-edge technology of the time. Since then, the game has sold over 14.4 million copies worldwide and continues to receive widespread acclaim from critics and fans around the world. The popular game has even expanded into spin-offs, films and merchandise.
The first game of the FINAL FANTASY VII remake trilogy project, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, released in 2020, has been praised by both players and critics across the globe, earning more than 20 perfect scores from media, and was selected as a PlayStation® “Editor’s Choice” pick. The game also became the highest-selling digital release on the PlayStation® platform in SQUARE ENIX’s history, exceeding more than 7 million shipments and digital sales worldwide since its release. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, the second game in the trilogy and standalone story, is now in development and will be available worldwide on February 29, 2024, for the PS5®.
About FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS
FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS is a chapter-structured RPG experience that will cover key elements of the FINAL FANTASY VII timeline, including the events of the original game, plus new story elements penned by FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE story and scenario writer Kazushige Nojima surrounding a young hero, Sephiroth. The game is now available through the App Store, Google Play, and STEAM.
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 185 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 88 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
“PlayStation” and “PS5” are registered trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Apple, the Apple logo and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Sydney, Australia – February 7, 2024: Discover the stunning beauty of New Zealand, from cascading waterfalls to tranquil beaches, as well as its unique and diverse wildlife, including sambar deer and Himalayan tahr in Way of the Hunter’s new DLC Matariki Park – out now! Watch the release trailer here: https://youtu.be/mjDv3Lj-MfY.
In addition, the new Map Pack 2 for Way of the Hunter is also available now. The Map Pack 2 includes the Outfits Pack and two new region DLCs – the first one is Matariki Park (out now!). The second new region DLC will be available later in 2024.
Matariki Park DLC – Overview Welcome to Matariki! Matariki Park is a world unto itself, featuring lakes, dams, beaches, dense forests, steep hills, hidden caverns, rivers, and rainforests. It offers a vast array of biomes and wildlife, from Feral pigs and goats unique to Way of the Hunter’s New Zealand, to wild ducks and Sika deer. Enjoy seeing all the animals that have been introduced in recent centuries who have made it their new home.
The Matariki Park DLC is available at an SRP of $13.95. The base game is required to play the DLC. Way of the Hunter is available for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S at $54.95
Way of the Hunter – Map Pack 2 The Way of the Hunter Map Pack 2 includes two new region DLCs. Each new map is 64 square kilometres and comes with new wildlife, story and features. The first new region has already been released: Matariki Park lets you explore New Zealand with a brand new story, many new animal species, and a premium portable stand. The second new region DLC will be released in Summer 2024.
In addition to the 2 new maps, Map Pack 2 will also include an Outfits Pack that brings a fresh look to several of your favourite selectable characters.
About Way of the Hunter:
This authentic hunting experience lets you explore and hunt in large open-world environments in the USA and Europe. Discover true-to-life animals in beautiful natural habitats and handle various detailed and highly realistic weapons. Face the challenges of ethical hunting, supported by a compelling story, or simply enjoy hunting the rich environments freely.
Hunt like a pro with features that highlight animal signs, blood splatter analysis, and shot review with the rewindable bullet camera
Dozens of strikingly detailed animal species with realistic behaviour models for a truly immersive hunting experience
Enjoy your perfect hunting adventure among friends in co-op mode
Two vast hunting territories with 55 square miles each
Realistic ballistics and bullet physics simulation
Sophisticated natural animal animations and reactions when sensing the players presence
A compelling story about the struggles of a family hunting business, and the rivalry and friendships that surround it
Complex Trophy system generates unique antlers and horns based on multiple factors like fitness
Nine Rocks Games is a game development studio headquartered in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. “The team consists of veteran game developers with great experience in making successful games, including global hits like DayZ, Soldier of Fortune: Payback, Chaser, or many of the multimillion-selling Cabela’s line of hunting games, including Big Game Hunter and Dangerous Hunts.
Bounty Hunters Prosper from a Range of Bonuses and Rewards in Red Dead Online – Plus, Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Gifts and Special Bonuses
Dispense tough justice and punish dishonorable figures as a licensed Bounty Hunter in Red Dead Online and benefit from boosted pay, rewards, and other bonuses available through March 4.
2X RDO$, Gold, and XP on all Bounties
Bring balance to the scales of justice this month, as all Bounties — Regular, Player, Infamous, and Legendary alike — are paying out 2X RDO$, Gold, and XP to those brave enough to haul targets in dead or alive. Locate the nearest Bounty Board to begin your next pursuit.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Love and romance are hard-won in the pioneering West, and worth celebrating. Play Red Dead Online anytime during the week of Valentine’s Day (February 13 – 19) to receive a gift consisting of three Chocolate Bars, five Fire Arrows, and the red Patterned Bandana.
While you’re at it, help the wealthy Terrence O’Dowd find his kidnapped wife by completing Love and Honor between February 13 and 19 to receive the Outpour Emote.
Dress to impress with returning limited-time Clothing worthy of a swoon, including the Chambliss Corset, Hitched Skirt, Hopeman Vest, and Griffith Chaps, each available to purchase through March 4.
2X RDO$ and XP on Free Roam Missions
Lend a hand to strangers by completing Free Roam Missions anytime this month to collect Double RDO$ and XP through March 4.
2X RDO$ and XP on Day of Reckoning and Manhunt
Join your fellow Bounty Hunters by accepting invites to track down multiple targets in a large area in Manhunt, or apprehend a mass of suspects running amok in town during Day of Reckoning. Both these Bounty Hunter Free Roam Events are dishing out 2X RDO$ and XP to all participants through March 4.
Plus, participate in Day of Reckoning or Manhunt this month to receive an Offer for 40% off a Single Bandolier.
Bounty Hunter Rewards
Comb the frontier hunting for undesirables and reap the benefits through March 4. Play Red Dead Online anytime during this event to receive Minty Big Game and 3 Brookstone Bolas to better capture your targets with. Moving about the map quickly is a breeze as well — all Fast Travel fees are waived.
Prove your worth by reaching Wave 3 in any Call to Arms mode to yield an Offer for 10 Gold Bars off the Prestigious Bounty Hunter License. On the moral flipside, reaching Low Honor anytime during the next month will land you a pair ofblack Woodland Gloves.
Bounty Hunters who complete a Legendary Bounty each week throughout the month will receive the following:
February 6 – 12: An Offer for 40% off the Fast Travel Post upgrade for your Campsite
February 13 – 19: A pink pair of Grayshott Pants
February 20 – 26: A Reward for the North Ridgewood Treasure Map
February 27 – March 4: A red pair of Darned Stockings
All Offers and Rewards will be delivered within 72 hours of completion.
2X RDO$ and XP on the Featured Series
Shoot, hack, and plunder your way out of tough scenarios in this month’s Featured Series — hardcore versions of various modes designed to push your skill set to the extreme and earn 2X RDO$ and XP for possessing the courage to enter the fray through March 4:
February 6 – 12: Hardcore Gun Rush Teams
February 13 – 19: Hardcore Hostile Territory, Plunder, and Shootout
February 20 – 26: Hardcore Plunder and Spoils of War Series
February 27 – March 4: Hardcore Make it Count Throwing Knives, Plunder, and Shootout
Free Community-Inspired Outfit
Redditor EinsamerWolf2000 created this month’s Community-Inspired Outfit for Bounty Hunters roving the Plains in search of evildoers. It’s a no-nonsense ensemble that will strike fear into the heart of weaker criminals and the pieces below are all available to claim for free from participating Tailors and the pages of the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue through March 4:
In Year 5, Season 3. Hunters Are Now Embedded Within The Division; Massive Health Updates as a Result of Project Resolve
Sydney, Australia – February 7, 2024 – Today, Ubisoft announced the launch of Year 5, Season 3 for Tom Clancy’s The Division 2. Season 3: Vanguard takes Division Agents back to the streets of New York to investigate the disappearance of Agent Kelso. In addition to the new season, players will experience the comprehensive health updates done as the result of Project Resolve.
Division Agents’ Harsh Reality – After Division Agents brought stability back into the White House, Agent Kelso returned to New York to ensure the Haven settlement was also secure. But while Agents were rescuing the civilians abducted by the Black Tusk, Kelso had gone missing. Meanwhile, The Division now face the harsh reality that Hunters are among them, raising doubt and suspicion in both the White House and Castle settlements. Agents must now find Kelso, but as they retrace her steps, more truths will be uncovered, reopening some old wounds.
Project Resolve – Starting today, all players will experience the changes made as a result of Project Resolve, a series of health updates for The Division 2, with feedback from the community.
These changes include:
Improved quality: Nearly 2,000 bugs have been fixed – from incorrect world collisions to game breaking gameplay issues. The changes should result in a noticeably increased overall quality.
Improved stability and connectivity: Numerous issues that have led to instability, latency, crashes and disconnects are now fixed.
Improved performance: Optimizations have been made, resulting in better performances overall for players.
PVP combat: Balancing in PVP combat has been improved, removing some of the outlying behaviours and implementing new mechanics to allow for more interesting fights in Conflict and in the Dark Zone.
Tinkering screen: Features of Recalibration and Optimization have been combined into one menu called Tinkering. From there, players can tweak the stats of their items on the go without need to go back to a Recalibration Station.
Items balancing: A complete balancing pass on all weapons in the game has been done, aiming to bring previously underperforming weapons up to the same level of power as the most popular ones. The two- and three-piece bonuses of most Brand Sets have also been rebalanced.
Exotic weapons: Players can now recalibrate the third attribute of every Exotic Weapon (new and existing), allowing for more flexibility, new build options and playstyles.
Open World Loot Quality: The quality of loot obtained in all open world chests will now scale with the difficulty settings selected by the player. This should result in overall better-quality loot when roaming the open world.
Global Events: Five of the 6 existing Global Events have been adjusted to make them more fun and less punishing. Players will notice a significant boost when using the Global Event modifier correctly and feel less of an impact when used incorrectly.
Projects: The rewards of daily and weekly projects have increased, with the aim to make them more prevalent in the day-to-day activities for players.
The team will stay committed to working on improving the game beyond Year 5 and into Year 6
Premium Offering in Season 3: Vanguard – The evolution of The Division 2 also continues in its premium offerings.
The Season Pass includes:
Free track items:
1 new Brand Set
1 new Gear Set
1 new Exotic Gloves
1 new Exotic Pistol
2 new Named gear pieces
2 new Named weapons
3 new arm patches
Premium track items:
9 weapon skins
10 gear dyes
2 new emotes
2 vanity outfits
1 face mask
Two Apparel Events
VEILED TACTICS will offer fresh new military tactical attire for players, including the introduction of Ghillie Suits to The Division 2.
LAST RESORT returns from Year 2 Season 3 ‘Concealed Agenda’, offering Agents another opportunity to gather gear and outfits based on the enemy factions of NYC.
In addition, new unique cosmetic bundles will be regularly added to the store … and this time players will be able to obtain the looks of Keener’s squad of rogue agents from Warlords or New York. Each one will be made available as a unique outfit: Dragov, Conley, Kajika, Parnell, and rogue number one – Aaron Keener himself.
For the latest news on The Division 2 and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com .
About Tom Clancy’s The Division
Since the first The Division game launched in 2016, the series has offered a revolutionary experience through multiple games, all offering robust RPG customization with tactical action combat. Upcoming games in the series include The Division Resurgence for mobile and survival-action shooter, The Division Heartland. Fans can sign up for a chance to play The Division Heartland at thedivisionheartland.com, and for a chance to play Resurgence at thedivisionresurgence.com.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew®and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2022–23 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1.74 billion. To learn more, please visit:www.ubisoftgroup.com.
