New Update Stars Star Trek Celebs Nicole de Boer (Captain Ezri Dax), Garret Wang (Captain Harry Kim), Kipleigh Brown (Admiral Kuumaarke)

Star Trek Online to celebrate 14th Anniversary with In-Game Event 

Redwood City, Calif. (January 23, 2024) – Gearbox Publishing and Cryptic Studios announced today that Star Trek Online: Both Worlds, the 31st season of their long-running free-to-play Star Trek MMORPG, is available now on PC and will launch on PlayStation and Xbox consoles on March 12, 2024. This new season has players continue last season’s multiverse story as they must face the Borg King, the architect behind the multiversal threat in Star Trek Online. This new season marks fourteen years of the beloved Star Trek MMORPG exploring and expanding the iconic Star Trek universe, as Star Trek Online is celebrating its 14th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, the development team at Cryptic Studios is releasing brand new content that pays homage to various Star Trek series in the iconic franchise.

Watch the Star Trek Online: Both Worlds Launch Trailer below:

Star Trek Online’s latest major update, Both Worlds, pays a loving tribute to various Star Trek series featured in the game over the years. In Both Worlds’ new featured episode, “Scorpion’s Abyss”, players continue the multiverse story from the game’s last season update as they must face the Borg King. This episode includes Star Trek series original cast members reprising their roles as characters in the game, including Nicole de Boer returning as Star Trek: Deep Space Nine‘s Ezri Dax, Garret Wang as Captain Harry Kim from Star Trek: Voyager, and Kipleigh Brown as Captain Kuumaarke from Star Trek: Enterprise. Along with this Star Trek celeb-filled episode, Both Worlds introduces a new Task Force Operation (TFO) that lets players relive one of the Star Trek franchise’s most classic moments, the “Battle of Wolf 359”, fought during the events of Star Trek: The Next Generation. In addition, this new update lets players take on a new in-game event, “King and Collective”, and have the option to jump into challenging Random Elite TFOs with other players. 

Star Trek Online: Both Worlds introduces the following new features:

New Episode – Scorpion’s Abyss

• The Aetherians report a new Reality Vortex in Fluidic Space and ask for help to close it. There, you find Mirror Borg using the vortex as a beachhead for an assault on the multi-verse. A daring mission into a Mirror Borg Unicomplex puts you face to face with the Borg King.

New Task Force Operation – Battle of Wolf 359

• This new 5-player space Task Force Operation will let you relive the greatest battle against the Borg at Wolf 359. Learn from the past to defend the present.

Season 31 Event – King and Collective

• For this new event, players can play selected content to earn a new T6 ship. 

Elite Random Task Force Operations Feature

• This new quality-of-life improvement feature will give players the option to queue up for Random Elite TFOs to score extra rewards.

ABOUT STAR TREK ONLINE

Star Trek Online is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online game that allows players to explore the Star Trek universe from within. Originally released in February 2010, Star Trek Online is officially one of the longest running Star Trek series in the history of the franchise and offers over 250 episodes, over 60 Task Force Operations, and 31 full seasons (major updates) of playable content. Over the last fourteen years, the game has explored some of Star Trek’s most beloved series, including The Original Series, Voyager, Enterprise, Deep Space Nine, The Next Generation and Picard. Star Trek Online has also welcomed dozens of original cast members to the game, including Leonard Nimoy (Spock), LeVar Burton (Geordi LaForge), Michael Dorn (Worf), Denise Crosby (Tasha Yar), Armin Shimerman (Quark), René Auberjonois (Odo), Mary Wiseman (Tilly), Anthony Rapp (Stamets) and many more.

Star Trek Online is currently available on PC and PlayStation and Xbox consoles. To download and play Star Trek Online today for free, visit www.playstartrekonline.com. 

Star Trek Online is licensed by CBS Consumer Product 

TM & © 2024 CBS Studios Inc. © 2024 Paramount Pictures Corp. Star Trek and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Hideo Kojima’s definitive adventure available with Universal Purchase 

January 23, 2024 – Death Stranding Director’s Cut, the definitive version of the genre-defying action game directed by Hideo Kojima and starring Norman Reedus, makes the trek onto Apple devices on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. The game will be available on iPhone 15 Pro models powered by the A17 Pro chip and every iPad and Mac with M-series chips. 

Preorder the game today on the App Store at a special discount, up to 50%.

Key Info:

• Experience Hideo Kojima’s groundbreaking open world adventure through the graphical prowess of Apple silicon. Death Stranding Director’s Cut will release as a Universal Purchase so users can play across iPhone, iPad and Mac with only one purchase.
• Journey through this post-apocalyptic narrative comprised of an epic Hollywood cast, including Norman Reedus as protagonist Sam “Porter” Bridges, Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux, Margaret Qualley, and Lindsay Wagner.
• Experience new content exclusive to the Director’s Cut: explore locations such as a dangerous underground factory, take on expanded story missions, and equip Sam with a wealth of new delivery assists like cargo catapults and a newly-added stabilizer function. Unravel the captivating narrative weaved through a fictional sci-fi wasteland and revel in legendary developer Kojima’s latest endeavor.

Fact Sheet

• Title: Death Stranding Director’s Cut
• Genre: Open World, Action, Adventure 
• Publisher: 505 Games
• Developer: Kojima Productions 
• Platforms: iPhone 15 Pro models and all iPads and Macs with M-series chips
• Rating: M (ESRB), PEGI 18, USK 18
• Release Date: January 30, 2024
• Price: £34.99 (pre-order today for up to 50% off)

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Get acquainted with the creature-crammed colony sim before launch, players can even bag themselves a discount

Bristol,  United Kingdom — 23 January, 2024 | Team Halfbeard and Yogscast Games are thrilled to reveal Time to Morp: First Contact, a playable prologue to the upcoming cute and cosy colony sim — Time to Morp — which is available to play now on Steam. 

In this tutorial-style demo, players will be able to familiarise themselves with Time to Morp’s colourful world, teeming with adorable Morps, ahead of its recently revised release date of March 7, following a small delay in development. Check out the all-new trailer below:

Spanning around 1-2 hours of gameplay, Time to Morp: First Contact is a short sandbox colony sim experience which takes place before the events of the main game, designed to introduce players to the whimsical story and mechanics of the Time to Morp universe alone or with friends. 

After landing on a new planet, players discover a spreading corruption that is endangering local creatures. With the help of their drone companion, they must gather resources, build a base and find ways to tackle the problem, all while exploring a vast variety of biomes, unearthing all manner of secrets and befriending a barrage of adorable little Morps. 

Time to Morp’s prologue presents the perfect opportunity to venture forth into a vibrant world and truly get a feel for the game. What’s more, those who download and play Time to Morp: First Contact will earn themselves a discount on the full game upon launch. 

If making a fully-automated base and wrangling cute, plush, yet chaos-driven little creatures sounds like it’s up your alley, be sure to dive into Time to Morp: First Contact today. For more information on Time to Morp, you can check out the official website here. 

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 most recent releases have included poker-powered deckbuilding game ‘Aces & Adventures’, the wickedly amoral ‘Trolley Problem, Inc.’ and the wildly successful restaurant management roguelike ‘PlateUp!’.

About Team HalfBeard 

Team HalfBeard are young enthusiasts from Latvia who successfully created “Dude, Stop” and decided not to stop! We are growing and developing, and Time to Morp is our new beloved project we are passionate about.

SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have published the opening movie for one of 2024’s most anticipated video games, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

Check the opening movie out below:

The latest game in the Yakuza series, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth launches on the 26^th of January 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4

About Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Two larger-than-life heroes brought together by the hand of fate, or perhaps something more sinister… Ichiban Kasuga, an unstoppable underdog who’s no stranger to crawling up from rock bottom, and Kazuma Kiryu, a broken man facing down his last days. Experience one-of-a-kind combat with dynamic, fast-paced RPG battles where the battlefield becomes your weapon, and anything goes. Live it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an adventure so big it spans the Pacific.

For more information visit https://infinitewealth.sega.com/ and on social @RGGStudio

Game Launches on the 2^nd of February 2024; Pre-orders Available for Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.

Sydney, Australia – 23^rd January 2024: ATLUS has released a brand new trailer for the much-anticipated Persona 3 Reload that stars acclaimed actor and musician Aidan Gallagher, known for his role as Number Five in Netflix’s hit action series The Umbrella Academy. The new video, which blends real-world and in-game footage*, blurs the lines between our world and the supernatural realm rendered in Persona 3 Reload and offers a taste of the mysteries and dangers that await players within the game, which is available for pre-order on Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 ahead of its launch on the 2^nd of February 2024.

In the new trailer, Gallagher guides viewers through a multitude of environments from the game world as he becomes immersed in its universe. Playing within the game’s themes of time, death and power, the trailer invites viewers to accept their destiny and seal their fate in Persona 3 Reload.

Watch the Persona 3 Reload – SEAL YOUR FATE | Live Action Trailer (ft. Aidan Gallagher) Trailer below:

In Persona 3 Reload, players step into the shoes of a transfer student thrust into an unexpected fate and enter the hour “hidden” between one day and the next. Embrace the dichotomy of life and death and experience that transcends the boundaries of the ordinary. Awaken an incredible power and chase the mysteries of Tartarus, fight for your friends, and leave a mark on their memories forever.

Play the game like never before with a revamped battle system, cutting-edge graphics and gameplay, enhanced audio featuring an all-new English voice-over, and much more. Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart!

Please visit the Persona 3 Reload website persona.atlus.com/p3r for news announcements and the ATLUS West

* Actor likeness and voice not included in the game; trailer includes non-gameplay CGI scenes

About ATLUS

ATLUS delivers unforgettable, story-driven gameplay experiences to enthusiastic and dedicated fans around the globe. Established in 1986, ATLUS features a portfolio of beloved and long running game series including PERSONA™, which has sold over 16.8 million units worldwide, and the legendary SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI™. ATLUS games are published in the west by SEGA of America, Inc. with its principal office in Irvine, California.

About SEGA of America, Inc.

SEGA of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment. Established in 1986, SEGA of America publishes innovative interactive entertainment experiences for console, PC, mobile and emerging platforms. In 2020, SEGA ranked #1 among Metacritic’s Annual Game Publisher Rankings. Its globally beloved franchises include Sonic the Hedgehog™, Like a Dragon™, Virtua Fighter™, Super Monkey Ball™, and Phantasy Star Online™, along with ATLUS’ Persona and Shin Megami Tensei series. Since its debut more than three decades ago, Sonic has become a pop culture icon featured in dozens of games, TV series, and movies. SEGA of America has offices in Irvine and Burbank, California.

WWE® 2K24 Celebrates 40 Years of WrestleMania with 2K Showcase…of the Immortals and Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition

Step into the ring and “Finish Your Story” with Standard Edition cover Superstar “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, Deluxe Edition cover Superstars Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair, new match types, updated gameplay, and more!

Today, 2K announced WWE® 2K24, the newest instalment of the flagship WWE video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts, will be coming soon for PlayStation® 5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. As he burns a path through WWE in an effort to claim world championship gold and fulfil his destiny, “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes will be featured on the Standard Edition cover. Multi-time champions and Women’s Royal Rumble winners Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley share the Deluxe Edition cover, marking the first time in history two women have graced a dedicated WWE 2K cover, while the Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition cover features original artwork celebrating the most iconic Superstars and Legends in WrestleMania history, including The Rock, The Undertaker, Hulk Hogan, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, and more. 

WWE 2K24 features several franchise advancements, including 2K Showcase…of the Immortals celebrating 40 years of WrestleMania, four new match types such as Ambulance and Special Guest Referee, two new MyRISE experiences, and much more. In addition, fans can also look forward to a massive roster of more than 200* WWE Superstars and Legends including Roman Reigns, Andre the Giant, Becky Lynch, Batista, Kurt Angle, Asuka, Bret Hart, Brock Lesnar, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Chyna, and more. Incredibly realistic graphics and improved animations – with over 90% of facial expressions updated – plus improvements to Ramp cameras and Dive cameras, and the ability to move the camera during live gameplay provide the most visually impressive WWE 2K experience to date. WWE 2K24 Deluxe Edition and Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition are scheduled for worldwide release on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, followed by the Standard Edition and Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition on Friday, March 8, 2024.

“I’ve been known to keep a checklist of key milestones I want to experience on the path to finishing my story,” said Cody Rhodes. “As an avid gamer, being named WWE 2K cover Superstar is very, very close to the top of that list and I’m very happy to work with the teams at 2K and Visual Concepts to bring that dream to life.” 

“This is an incredible milestone in my career and I’m so excited to show the world why WWE 2K24 is a must-have and the EST game for every WWE fan and gamer.” said Bianca Belair.

“I’ve proven myself to be the most dominant competitor to ever hold the WWE Women’s World Championship,” said Rhea Ripley, “Earning the accolade of WWE 2K24 cover Superstar is only fitting, and I’m proud to add it to my list of accomplishments.” 

“Fresh off the highest-rated game in franchise history, the WWE 2K development team continues to build on that quality,” said Greg Thomas, President at Visual Concepts. “WWE 2K24 offers more match types, new MyRISE storylines and characters, improvements to gameplay throughout, a 2K Showcase 40 years in the making, and so much more. I’m very proud of the work the team has done to bring this experience to life, and I look forward to seeing players enjoy the game.”

WWE 2K24 features several hallmarks of the franchise, as well some new additions and twists on fan favourites:

• 2K Showcase…of the Immortals: For 40 years, WrestleMania has captivated millions of fans around the globe as WWE Superstars became Legends and spectacular moments – from Hulk Hogan slamming Andre the Giant, to “Mr. WrestleMania” Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker putting on a match for the ages, and many more – cemented WWE Hall of Fame legacies. “The Grandest Stage of Them All,” has drawn earth-shaking roars from 100,000+ in attendance, as the biggest icons in WWE made history, and left every drop of blood, sweat and tears in the squared circle. 40 years in the making, the WWE 2K24 Showcase…of the Immortals puts players in control, playing through the most iconic moments in WrestleMania history as 2K’s distinctive Slingshot Tech seamlessly morphs gameplay to live-action footage and back again for the most immersive WrestleMania video game experience to date. A host of unlockable content adds challenge and replay value to this historical experience;
• Iconic Roster: WWE 2K24 boasts a star-studded roster featuring WWE Legends including “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Undertaker, and Andre the Giant, alongside current WWE Superstars including “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, Bianca Belair, John Cena, Rhea Ripley, and Roman Reigns, whose larger-than-life entrances and signature moves are heightened by ultra-realistic graphics.
• New Match Types and Improvements on Existing Match Types: Players asked, and WWE 2K24 delivers, with four new, chaotic match types: Special Guest Referee, Ambulance Match, Casket Match, and Gauntlet Match. In addition, the Backstage Brawl now features 4-player support and new interactive environmental elements – including a working elevator, breakable control room glass, and a vending machine with throwable sodas – while the Royal Rumble now offers support for eight online players in 30-Superstar online matches. All of the familiar WWE 2K match types, such as WarGames, Extreme Rules, TLC, Submission, Hell in a Cell, and many more also return. More details on each new match type will be shared soon;
• Gameplay Upgrades: WWE 2K24 features improvements to gameplay throughout, including Super Finishers, the Trading Blows mini-game, top rope dive onto a group of opponents outside the ring, double title matches, new Paybacks and much more. New weapon types, including trash cans, guitars and microphones, plus the ability to throw weapons, allow players to bring the pain. Also, seven real WWE referees are featured to add to the immersive experience;
• MyGM: The popular WWE brand management simulation continues to expand with new GMs and brands to choose from, more match types, more Dramas, more Championships, talent scouts, Superstar trading between brands, Superstar contract management and the new Superstar Journey, which allows Superstars to earn XP, train and level up to gain new benefits after participating in matches;
• MyFACTION: The team-building mode in which players collect, manage, and upgrade an array of WWE Superstars and Legends to create their ultimate four-person factions returns with a new direct purchase card market and updated multiplayer experience. Players can now compete in ranked online QuickPlay with unique rewards and seasonal leaderboards, challenge themselves with Weekly Towers, and take on a revamped Faction Wars 2.0, featuring more real-world factions, more 4v4 match types, a Faction Wars specific reward shop and more. New themed card packs and goals will continue to roll out regularly throughout the year with seasonal content refreshes**;
• MyRISE: In WWE 2K’s unique career mode experience, two new storylines – Undisputed (men’s) and Unleashed (women’s) – put players in control of custom created Superstars looking to make a name for themselves and cement their legacies in WWE history. Featuring Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Mick Foley and others performing MyRISE voiceover for the first time, alongside other Superstars and Legends, expanded rewards, original MyRISE characters and unlockables carrying-over into other game modes, and new environments, MyRISE is more impactful on the overall WWE 2K experience than ever before;
• Universe: The ultimate WWE Universe sandbox that puts players in charge of Superstar rosters, feuds, champions, weekly shows, and Premium Live Events now features expanded Rivalry actions, including run-ins, Money in the Bank cash-ins, scenarios and brawls, as well as new cutscenes, Special Guest Referee support, Double Title Matches and a Loser Leaves Town stipulation;
• Creation Suite: The crown jewel of the WWE 2K franchise, the best-in-class, most detailed and robust creation suite returns with all-new support for Create-A-Referee and Create-A-Sign, as well as new parts and animations to design custom Superstars, GMs, arenas, entrances, move sets, championships and more; 
• Peacock™ Promotion:*** New subscribers get 1 month of Peacock at no extra cost (a $5.99 value) with purchase of any edition of WWE 2K24 by April 14, 2024. Promotional code must be redeemed between March 12 and May 31, 2024. After offer ends, plan auto-renews at the then-current retail price (plus tax) until canceled by subscriber. Eligibility restrictions and terms apply. See https://www.peacocktv.com/offer-terms/2k for full terms, availability, redemption, and cancellation instructions.

WWE 2K24 Editions

WWE 2K24 features four editions of the game: Standard Edition, Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition, Deluxe Edition,and FortyYears of WrestleMania Edition:

• The Standard Edition will be available for $59.99 on previous-gen platforms (PS4, Xbox One consoles) and PCand for $69.99 on current-gen consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S);
• Pre-Order Bonus Offers****: Players who pre-order the WWE 2K24 Standard Edition will receive the Nightmare Family Pack a bonus pack of content including four playable Superstars – two alternate versions of Cody Rhodes (The “Undashing” masked Cody and the flamboyant Stardust), as well as the 1976 version of his father, WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes, plus one of Dusty’s greatest rivals, “Superstar” Billy Graham, all available as playable characters. Additional MyFACTION content includes three MyFACTION cards – a Mattel “Bruised” Cody Rhodes Gold Rarity card and, for the first time ever, Cody’s dog, Pharaoh, appears in WWE 2K as a Gold Rarity Manager card**. In addition, all Digital Pre-Orders of any edition of WWE 2K24 will include the Standard Edition of WWE 2K23, the highest-rated game in franchise history according to Metacritic*****;
• The Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition will be available for $69.99 on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. The Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition includes the Standard Edition across previous and current-gen platforms within the same console family and the same PlayStation or Xbox account******;
• The Deluxe Edition will be available for $99.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The Deluxe Edition includes the Standard Cross-Gen Edition, Nightmare Family Pack, plus a Season Pass to all five post-launch DLC content packs*******; the MyRISE Mega-Boost and SuperCharger; Gold Rarity Rhea Ripley MyFACTION Card, Gold Rarity Bianca Belair MyFACTION Card, and alternate attires for Bianca and Rhea. The Deluxe Edition will be available from March 5, 2024 – three days ahead of Standard and Cross-Gen Editions!;
• The Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition will be available for $119.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. In addition to the Standard Cross-Gen Edition and all bonus content included in the Deluxe Edition, the Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition includes the Forty Years of WrestleMania Pack, which features alternate attires for “Macho King” Randy Savage (WrestleMania 6), Rey Mysterio (WrestleMania 22), Triple H (WrestleMania 30), Charlotte Flair (WrestleMania 33), and Rhea Ripley (WrestleMania 36), as well as Gold Rarity MyFACTION cards for each, instant unlocking of all playable Showcase characters, and the WrestleMania 40 Arena, which will be available after launch.******* The Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition will be available from March 5, 2024 – three days ahead of Standard and Standard Cross-Gen Editions!;

For more information on WWE 2K24, visit the game’s official website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on TikTok, X, Instagram, and subscribe on Twitch and YouTube. Official campaign hashtags #WWE2K24 and #FinishYourStory. Tune-in to Monday Night Raw tonight to see the announcement trailer and cover stars.

Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*Some Superstars require unlocking via gameplay, or pre-order purchase.

**WWE 2K24 and internet access required to play MyFACTION content. Online Account (13+) required to access online features. See www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for additional details.

***Purchase by 4/14/24. Must redeem between 3/12/24 and 5/31/24. Offer limited to US customers who are 18+ only. Offer available with a purchase of WWE 2K24. Offer includes one month of access to Peacock Premium at no extra cost (a $5.99 value), available to new Peacock subscribers only who have purchased and installed WWE 2K24 and linked their 2K Account (2K Accounts are free. After offer ends, plan auto-renews at the then-current retail price (plus tax) until you cancel. Code for Peacock Premium Subscription will be delivered via email to the email associated with the linked 2K Account. Eligibility restrictions and terms apply. See https://www.peacocktv.com/offer-terms/2k for full terms, availability, redemption, and cancellation instructions.

****Pre-Order Bonus Offers: Nightmare Family Pack pre-order bonus offer available through March 14, 2024. Pre-order WWE 2K24 Standard Edition and receive the Nightmare Family Pack, which includes four playable characters and three gold-tier MyFACTION cards (Dusty Rhodes ’76, Mattel Cody Rhodes, and Pharoah (Manager). The Nightmare Family Pack is included with Deluxe and Forty Years of WrestleMania editions. For digital pre-orders, items will be automatically entitled in-game. For physical pre-orders, items will be redeemed in game via code provided in box. Terms apply. Pre-order WWE 2K24 Standard Edition (Digital) on any platform through March 14, 2024 and receive a digital copy of WWE 2K23 Standard Edition for the same platform. Digital copy of WWE 2K23 will be automatically entitled and available to download following pre-order. WWE 2K23 must be downloaded to the platform account used to pre-order WWE 2K24 and is non-transferable. Offer not available to platform accounts that already own WWE 2K23 on the same platform. Terms apply.

*****Based on WWE 2K23’s Metacritic scores on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC as of December 19, 2023.

******PlayStation 5 console required to play PS5 version. PlayStation 4 console required to play PS4 version. Xbox Series X|S console required to play Xbox Series X|S version. Xbox One console required to redeem and use Xbox One version.

*******For digital orders, post-launch Forty Years of WrestleMania Pack content and DLC will be automatically delivered on release for PC users, available for download in the PlayStation store/Library tile for PS4 and PS5 users, and available for download in Microsoft Store for Xbox users. For physical orders, post-launch DLC will be available upon release and redeemed in game via code provided in box.  DLC will also be available for purchase separately.

About 2K

Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment for video game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices, with product availability including physical retail and digital download. The Company is home to many talented development studios, including Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union, Cloud Chamber and HB Studios. 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA®️ 2K; renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands; popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️ SuperCard franchises; as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 2K. Additional information about 2K and its products may be found at 2K.com and on the Company’s official social media channels.

2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga. Our products are currently designed for console gaming systems, PC, and Mobile including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.

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Crunchyroll Premium Members Get Free Access to Ponpu and Yuppie Psycho; Developer Portal for Game Submissions Coming Soon

Culver City, California (January 22, 2024) – Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, is launching two new exclusive titles on Crunchyroll Game Vault—the new membership perk delivering unlimited access to premium mobile titles for Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan members. Today, Ponpu and Yuppie Psycho level up the lineup alongside an upcoming Developer Portal giving studios a direct line to the team building an incredible curated library of games for anime fans.*  

Crunchyroll Game Vault gets a bit more scary and puzzling! Survival horror is on the agenda with the mobile debut of survival horror title Yuppie Psycho. Super-slick 2D action puzzler game Ponpu will also explode onto mobile devices for the first time. Both are available starting today. 

“Crunchyroll Game Vault’s latest titles, coupled with the upcoming One Punch Man: World launch on January 31, mark the beginning of a tremendous year for gaming at Crunchyroll. Throughout 2024, we will work with developers to bring more games to mobile for the first time and bring new features to existing hits,” said Terry Li, Executive Vice President of Emerging Business and General Manager of Crunchyroll Games at Crunchyroll. “Our Developer Portal is another step in our commitment  to working with developers eager to bring games to Crunchyroll’s fans.” 

Crunchyroll’s new Developer Portal will make it easier for creators around the world to engage directly with the publishing team building Crunchyroll’s line up of curated titles especially for anime fans. Developers and publishers can submit in-progress projects, launched games, and more for consideration as part of Crunchyroll Game Vault’s growing library of games.  

Available to play with no ads or in-app purchases, Crunchyroll Game Vault’s growing library of premium titles, including River City Girls, Behind the Frame, inbento and more, can be found on the App Store, Google Play and Crunchyroll in more than 200 countries and territories. New fans can sign up or upgrade to a Crunchyroll Mega or Ultimate Fan membership to nab their own vault key to enjoy games and stream over 24,000 hours of anime. 

Crunchyroll Game Vault’s lineup of premium mobile games is a new offering for Premium Members that complements the growing library of titles published by Crunchyroll Games, the interactive division of Crunchyroll dedicated to free-to-play anime game experiences, including Street Fighter: Duel, My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero, and the upcoming One Punch Man: World launching on January 31. 

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Brand new area expansion, iconic RuneScape quests, overhauled PVP content and much more much coming in 2024 

Monday, 22 January 2024, Cambridge, UK. Old School RuneScape’s Winter Summit premiered over the weekend revealing the lineup of content planned for 2024.  

Watch the Old School Winter Summit in full here: twitch.tv/oldschoolrs

Headlining the summit was the unveiling of Valamore a brand-new area expansion, first seen during 2023’s Summer Summit, the first part of which will be launching into Old School RuneScape on 20 March 2024. Players will be able to explore Civitas illa Fortis and the vast Avium Savannah and experience new quests, the Fortis Colosseum, the Perilous Moons minigame and the Hunter Guild. Part two will be launching in the Summer and will focus on the luxurious island of Aldarin and the inhospitable mountain range north of Civitas illa Fortis. For more details on Valamore check out the dev diary below:

Two iconic RuneScape quests are getting an Old School makeover with both Defender of Varrock and the beloved While Guthix Sleeps launching in Old School RuneScape this year. Both quests continue the iconic Mahjarrat storyline and are some of the most requested content by the Old School RuneScape community. Defender of Varrock will join Old School RuneScape in Spring 2024 with While Guthix Sleeps joining in Summer 2024. 

PVP players will rejoice with the revamp of The Chaos Temple, which will offer lower-level players an entry point to this cutthroat style of play in Spring 2024. 

Old School RuneScape also unveiled the latest planned improvements to the official client, including:  

• HD Mode will offer players an upgraded graphical experience which includes fully dynamic lighting, sunlight effects and fog. Players will be able to switch seamlessly between the current ‘classic’ look and HD mode at will, even on mobile. 
• Official Client Plugin API allows players to use and create their own Plugins for use in Old School RuneScape, meaning for the first time even players on both on PC and Mobile will be to start playing with all their favourite helpers lined up and ready to go. 

There’s plenty more to come in 2024 from Old School RuneScape with quality-of-life updates, holiday updates, Deadman Apocalypse and the imminent release of Scurrius the Rat King all coming in the first half of this year. Developers also showed off the latest update to the ongoing development of the Sailing skill, giving players a glimpse of the development roadmap. 

For full details on everything announced at the Winter Summit for Old School RuneScape, please see this news post on the website. 
 
Old School RuneScape is available now on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android, complete with cross-platform progression and play on PC and mobile.    

About Old School RuneScape  

Old School RuneScape is the industry-defining collaboration between the community and developers. Embracing its nostalgic heritage, hundreds of thousands of active players control the direction of the game with an in-game polling system. Featuring adventures for solo play through to 100-player strong raids, Old School RuneScape caters for every brave adventurer. Old School RuneScape continues to innovate, introducing its first ever new skill in 2023 to commemorate its 10th anniversary, arriving later this year. Play now at http://oldschool.runescape.com  

About Jagex   

A leader in creating deep and engaging live games on PC and mobile, Jagex’s flagship MMORPG, RuneScape, has welcomed over 300 million player accounts to its world and is a $1billion lifetime revenue franchise. Today the RuneScape franchise exists beyond live operations; our titles are forever games that connect and inspire millions of players, with content and experiences both inside and outside of inexhaustible game worlds. Both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on PC and mobile, offer ever-evolving, highly active worlds and our community-focussed development ethos empowers players to have a real say in how each game is shaped.  

Jagex has expanded with the acquisitions of PipeWorks and Gamepires, bringing its expertise in building forever games to SCUM, a multi-million selling open-world survival title in Steam Early Access. Jagex employs more than 600 people globally, and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Utomik Platform Now Available on Select Lenovo Devices

(Eindhoven, 01-22-2024) – Utomik and Lenovo are delighted to launch a partnership that will bring Utomik’s platform to Lenovo devices in Asia-Pacific.

Lenovo is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone everywhere through innovative devices and technology. Now those devices will be able to connect users with new, cutting-edge games through Utomik’s subscription with select devices. 

Through this partnership, customers in the English-speaking countries of the Asia-Pacific region get a 12-month subscription to Utomik on selected PC models from Lenovo based on eligibility*. Devices include selected models under the IdeaPad and IdeaCentre series.

Utomik makes gaming more accessible through fast-download tech and a diverse portfolio of games that are playable on PCs, Android devices, and Smart TVs. Utomik’s library of over 1400 games also boasts a collection of more than 300 cloud-based games for seamless gaming anywhere, anytime. New Lenovo customers can now discover more on Utomik’s platform – from classic games to new indie developments, there is a game for every type of gamer.

“We are excited to partner with Lenovo to offer a new gaming experience to their customers. With Utomik’s immense library combined with Lenovo’s best-in-class devices, we allow users to experience >1000 top-quality indie, family, and AAA insta-experiences with no friction to players throughout the Asia-Pacific region,” said Doki Tops, Utomik founder and CEO.

*Eligibility will vary based on market and product availability. Lenovo and Utomik reserve the right to alter the subscription offerings, features, and specifications at any time without notice.

For more information on Utomik visit: https://www.utomik.com.

About Utomik

Utomik is a worldwide gaming subscription service that services both the B2C and the B2B markets with its hybrid gaming platform. The platform delivers an excellent user experience through cloud gaming and fast-download tech, which ensures smooth game performance all over the world. Partners such as Samsung, LG, and Hewlett Packard embrace this progressiveness by adapting Utomik’s services to their products.

Utomik supports a growing library of 1400+ games on PC, with 300+ of those available on the cloud for PC, Smart TV, and Android. Combining smart download technology with cloud gaming allows users of the platform to play amazing games whenever and wherever they want with the best possible user experience.

About Lenovo  

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a US$62 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #217 in the Fortune Global 500, employing 77,000 people worldwide, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver smarter technology for all, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company by further expanding into growth areas that fuel the advancement of ‘New IT’ technologies (client, edge, cloud, network, and intelligence) including server, storage, mobile, software, solutions, and services. This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere.

To learn more, visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via their StoryHub.

Sydney, Australia – 22^nd January 2024: iam8bit, together with developer Sabotage Studio, announced that unique physical editions will soon be coming across multiple platforms for Sea of Stars, the turn-based RPG inspired by the heights of ‘90s role-playing classics. Aspiring Solstice Warriors can bring their adventure to life with the physical edition, available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series X with Smart Delivery for $69.95

A trailer showcasing the new physical edition is available below:

The retail edition features a double-sided poster with art from concept artist and illustrator Bryce Kho. Players who preorder the retail edition will receive a digital download of the game soundtrack, which includes all 200 tracks from Day & Night cycles, acoustic pirate band covers and over 10 tracks from guest composer Yasunori Mitsuda. This digital soundtrack also showcases the talents of Sabotage’s award-winning composer Eric W. Brown, with contributions from Vincent Jackson Jones II and Reece Miller.

Awarded Best Indie Game at The Game Awards, Best Indie Game at the Golden Joysticks and recognized by the British Academy Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) as one of the best games from 2023, Sea of Stars is an acclaimed and heartfelt homage to retro-inspired role-playing games. As the second game from Sabotage Studio, this critically acclaimed game tells the story of two Children of the Solstice and their childhood friend who must combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force that has the power to fight off the monstrous creations of an evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.

About iam8bit

Founded in 2005, iam8bit is a creative production emporium that has quietly redefined the entertainment industry, time and time again. Collaborating with a plethora of partners and narrative-busting IPs, iam8bit punctuates the importance of engaging with fans directly. By creating the videogame industry’s very first community events, the company injected the idea of experiential immersion into game and film marketing (back when it was simply known as “theatre”). iam8bit also played a crucial role in the vinyl renaissance, minting its first record in 2010, and is the industry leader in premium physical editions of top-tier games. In 2020, iam8bit evolved into financing and publishing games, with several yet-to-be-announced PC, console and tabletop games on the horizon. The company is based in Los Angeles and co-owned/co-creatively directed by Jon M. Gibson and Amanda White.

About Sabotage Studio

Sabotage Studio is a Canadian development team founded in 2016 and located in Quebec City. Committed to creating awe-inspiring original universes recalling the greatest moments in classic gaming, Sabotage Studio rethinks the conventions of well-established genres to unlock new potential, creating distinct, modernized titles that reach beyond traditional expectations of what a genre can offer.

Creator of the critically lauded turn-based RPG Sea of Stars voted Best Indie Game at the 2023 The Game Awards, and acclaimed sidescrolling action platformer The Messenger, winner of Best Debut Indie Game at the 2018 The Game Awards, Sabotage Studio has established itself as one of the gaming industry’s most promising developers. Sabotage Studio is currently working on Sea of Stars’ upcoming DLC, Throes of the Watchmaker, along with their unannounced next title.