Plot your path to the top in this sci-fi prison survival game with gritty comic-book graphics on 10 April in Early Access

22 February 2024 – Today, indie strategy publisher Firesquid has announced Wooden Alien’s debut game, Space Prison, will launch on Steam in Early Access on the 10th of April.

EXPLORE A LIVING PRISON

In Space Prison, you play as a lowly inmate thrust into the toughest prison in the universe. You fight tooth and nail to explore, fight, befriend, trade & craft to rise to the top of a gang in order to face the prison system itself. Outside the four walls of your cell is a vast, ever-changing prison. Corridors of each biome procedurally generate as you visit classic prison locations to collect valuable resources.

TO HARM OR CHARM?

In Space Prison, you cross paths with the most fearsome alien convicts that hail from the darkest corners of the galaxy. Most of them wouldn’t think twice about killing you, but a bit of trust goes a long way. Earning the respect of a fellow criminal may grant you a powerful ally (if they don’t end up stabbing you in the back, of course).

CEMENT YOUR POSITION AS A GANG BOSS IN TACTICAL BRAWLS

When push comes to shove, you have to go toe-to-toe with convicts, alien creatures, and the prison system itself in turn-based brawls! But it’s not all about hitting your opponent the hardest. Gathering useful intel on your foes can give you a strategic edge in combat as you work your way up to the top through one of the prison gangs.

CRAFT ITEMS, KIT OUT YOUR CELL, AND KEEP PET RATS

You must collect scraps, destroy prison property, and hunt alien vermin to get resources for crafting tools and weapons for yourself and your inmates—just don’t get caught. You’ll also be able to deck out your prison cell with resources, including a home for your adorable pet space rats.

Players can follow the latest information about Space Prison and wishlist the game on its Steam page. They can also subscribe to the newsletter and/or join its official Discord server!

About Firesquid

Firesquid is a developer-focused publisher helping teams realize their vision. We form deep and trust-based relationships with our partners. Firesquid aims to create a catalogue of strategy titles that modernize and revisit the genre, while delighting our players the world over.

About Wooden Alien

Wooden Alien is a small Polish team of ambitious game-dev veterans wanting to enrich people’s lives by helping them experience otherworldly adventures in various parts of the video game galaxy.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — February 26, 2024 — Today, Ubisoft announced an ambitious Year 9 roadmap for Rainbow Six Siege, introducing four action-packed seasons, two new Operators, two Operator remasters, balancing changes, improved onboarding & training features, a cross-play update, a modern machine-learning Versus AI Playlist, further anti-cheat and anti-toxicity measures, and many more updates to reinforce the game as the ultimate tactical shooter experience. 

During Year 8, Rainbow Six Siege introduced the Commendation System to reward positive play, four new Operators, one new map and an extensive map rework, new controller layouts, an industry-first Mousetrap system for anti-cheat detection, the new Arcade playlist, and more. In Year 9, Ubisoft continues its commitment in maintaining Rainbow Six Siege’s resonant and fair gameplay.

YEAR 9 ROADMAP 

Operation Deadly Omen, the first season of Year 9, brings the terrifying villain Deimos to players’ control. Additionally, season one will introduce important updates, such as a new inventory management menu. Known as the Locker, this system is an easier way for players to organize, view, and access their skins collection. Following the Year 8 Season 4 Test Server Lab, other updates include a revamped shield mechanic for more balanced play and an attachments & ADS upgrade. The ADS upgrade will reward and reinforce a tactical playstyle by reducing access to magnifying and supporting a methodical play style.

Season 2’s remasters will relaunch fully upgraded Operators and breathe new life into some old favourites, beginning with Recruit, the starting Operator. Additionally, Season 2 will introduce the following: the full release of the Reputation System; map filters in the Standard Playlist; new maps and new Target drills in the Map Training Playlist; and the full release of Siege Marketplace.

Season 3 will introduce a new Greek Operator, long-awaited badges and career system, access to the Shooting Range during matchmaking, the Siege Cup tournament, and a revamped versus AI mode with a full new feature: AI can control attackers, allowing players to play as Defenders this time. The upcoming badge system is intended to celebrate and recognize player achievements, allowing players to showcase players’ dedication. Additionally, the Siege Cup event, a competitive tournament system, will offer players unique rewards. The new Versus AI playlist, which uses machine learning to replicate a specific Attacker playstyle, allows players to practice their defense in preparation for matches.

Finally, Season 4 updates include remastering a beloved American Operator and a cross-play update to access matchmaking with PC for Console players. Additionally, Season 4 plans to support anti-cheat efforts by implementing a system that will automatically kick cheaters and minimize the negative impact cheaters have on matches.

PLAYER PROTECTION 

Rainbow Six Siege remains committed to fair, resonant gameplay for all players and maintains a zero-tolerance policy for toxicity and cheating. New strike teams will be able to update and reinforce anti-cheat solutions more regularly, including the QB System for PC users and Mousetrap for Console users. Year 9 continues to build on player protection features, such as new ranked playlist requirements, an update to the Reputation System, and improvements to data bans. In particular, the team improved on the machine learning-based data bans to be more effective in reducing the impact of cheaters, alongside improved account bans on PC. Mousetrap will be implemented within the Reputation System and there will be a full release of automated text chat moderation.

PLAYER COMFORT & LONG-TERM PROGRESSION

Following Year 8’s updates, more player comfort-focused updates will launch this year. Player comfort updates intend to improve the quality of life and add features for a smoother Rainbow Six Siege experience. In Season 1, these include improvements to rappel entry and exit as well as improved gadget pickup. Also coming in Operation Deadly Omen is the Locker, an easier way for players to sort, favourite, and manage their collected items. Furthermore, a new badge and career system that celebrates players’ achievements will be added, encouraging them to earn badges and using the career page to see an overview of their progress.

Players can also expect previsualization to be implemented for mechanics like projectile trajectory, drone jump, and deployable gadgets. Previsualization allows players to be more confident and precise with their gadget use, effectively onboarding new or returning players to the current state of the game. Trajectory previsualization will be available in all game modes and can be turned on or off in settings.

Additionally, Year 9 plans to introduce improvements for matches, including a new 1v1 preset for custom games and a better matchmaking system. Dynamic matchmaking will be tuned to each specific region, so players will be matched appropriately, regardless of where or when they play. The development team plans to launch After-Action Report 2.0 to provide better visibility for the end of the matches and provide more details on the match played.

BALANCING

The objective of balancing in Rainbow Six Siege this year is to break the run and gun meta to highlight utility and strategic play through emphasizing the balance between gunplay and utility. The goal is to ensure that gunplay is not the sole option in all situations, as well as reinforcing our Attackers lineup. In Year 9, the development team is focused on delivering meaningful balancing updates, split into three categories. The first being an Operator, loadout, or gadget update, to always be on top of current gameplay needs. The second category is system updates, split into separate entities that affect the game globally like an update to shotguns or attachments. The third and significant category is a remaster, which is the most in-depth change and affects Operators’ base stats, loadouts, gadget capability, and more. An Operator remaster is a reimagining of them and their in-game use, like Tachanka in recent years. To ensure the Operator roster remains impactful to play, remastered Operators will be chosen from their pick rates, ban rates, and if previous balancing levers were ineffective.

Consequently, the team will implement remasters for two Operators, as well as balancing for Solis, Azami, Fenrir, and others. Season 1 also adds an LMG update, which along with the attachment update and new balancing levers, makes this weapon class more viable.

TRAINING & ONBOARDING

To improve how new players are introduced to Rainbow Six Siege, fully revamped onboarding features introduced in Year 8, including new Tutorials, will continue to receive updates this year. Specifically, Year 9 will expand the Versus AI and Map Training Playlist modes introduced last season. Season 1 will bring additional Operators and maps to the Versus AI mode, helping players develop in-game strategies based on the AI’s behaviour. In Season 2, onboarding updates will continue to add Operators and maps. Furthermore, Season 2 will introduce a large update to Target Drill in the Map Training Playlist and more improvements.

Season 3 brings a new cover lane to Shooting Range, new Drone Drill Playlist, as well as Additional Operators and Maps to the Versus AI Playlist. These features will offer players the effective tools to improve their competitive play and train strategic efficiency. Finally, Season 4 will receive more updates for the Versus AI and Maps Training Playlists, such as additional Operators and Maps. Understanding a map is key to succeeding in gameplay, and with more maps available, players can practice and develop stronger strategies across matches.  

To learn more about Year 9 roadmap, please visit: https://rainbow6.com/roadmap. 

For more information about Rainbow Six Siege, please visit: https://rainbow6.ubisoft.com.    

 About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege   

Alongside a thriving professional esports scene and a community of over 80 million registered players, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of a fast-paced, ever-evolving multiplayer experience grounded in the selection of unique Operators. Using the right mix of tactics and destruction, Rainbow Six teams engage their enemies in sieges, where both sides have exclusive skills and gadgets at their disposal. Defenders prepare by transforming the environments around them into modern strongholds, while attackers use recon drones to gain intel for carefully planning their assault. With access to dozens of Operators inspired by real world counter-intelligence agents from around the globe, players can choose exactly how they want to approach each challenge they encounter. Through the constant addition of new Operators and maps that add to the depth of both strategy and combat, the unpredictability of each round of Rainbow Six Siege sets a new bar for intensity and competition in gaming.   

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.

© 2024 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Tom Clancy’s, Rainbow Six, the Soldier Icon, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. 

The Age of Empires team recently concluded its “New Year, New Age livestream,” which unveiled all the upcoming news across the entire franchise. It’s an exciting time to be an Age of Empires fan, with Age of Mythology: Retold and Age of Empires Mobile both on the way, and of course, new content coming to Age of Empires II, III, and IV.

Below is a quick recap of all the announcements:

• Age of Mythology: Retold was announced at last year’s 25^th Anniversary event, but it has now been confirmed that Retold is coming to both Xbox consoles and PC later this year. Today’s event also showed off three characters from the Greek civilization: Medusa, Pegasus, and Cerberus. Age of Mythology: Retold is available to wishlist now.
• The first look at Age of Empires Mobile showed familiar Age of Empires elements, like strategic resource management and training diverse armies, along with mobile-specific gameplay. Age of Empires Mobile is available for pre-registration on both iOS and Android. For more information on Age of Empires Mobile, check out www.aoemobile.com.
• A new DLC update for Age of Empires II, called “Victors and Vanquished,” is coming on March 14 (PT). Featuring 19 epic single-player scenarios, “Victors and Vanquished” comes with professional voice acting, new music, achievements, and more. Age of Empires II: Victors and Vanquished is available for pre-order now and currently has a 15% discount.
• Season 7 for Age of Empires IV will come in early Spring (PT). More details will be revealed closer to release.
• New DLC for Age of Empires III has been confirmed. The DLC will be released toward the end of 2024, so expect to learn more as we get closer to the end of the year.
• The Age of Empires esports scene continues to heat up with Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado coming this year. Further details on the tournament will be coming later this year.
• Lastly, the Age of Empires team is celebrating a massive milestone of reaching 50 million players! To celebrate this accomplishment, almost everything in the Age of Empires catalogue is on sale for 50% off until February 29 (PT).

If you missed the New Year, New Age livestream, be sure to check out the Age of Empires YouTube channel. For more information on any of the announcements, check out the Age of Empires website.

Curve Games and Microbird are excited to unveil a new trailer for Dungeons of Hinterberg, a visually stunning Action-RPG and social sim set in the Austrian Alps.

View the new trailer below:

Scheduled to launch in Summer 2024 on Steam and Xbox, the new Dungeons of Hinterberg trailer highlights the Swamp Overworld (Brünnelsumpf), inspired by the boggy marshlands of Austria and one of the four visually distinct overworlds, which hide several dungeons within each.

Dungeons of Hinterberg blends hack ‘n’ slash action, puzzle solving and social elements, allowing players to battle monstrous creatures from Alpine myths, explore dungeons, and forge friendships.

This new trailer follows the previously released Glacier Overworld (Kolmstein). To learn more about the game, please visit the official Steam product page here. 

About Microbird

Microbird is an Austrian  indie game studio  founded by Regina Reisinger and Philipp Seifried in 2020. With a small but skilled team, Microbird is on a mission to create visually distinct single-player experiences that will take you on fantastic and unique journeys.

About Curve Games   Curve Games (part of the Catalis Group) is an award-winning independent label working with developers across the world to deliver the best in interactive entertainment. With a uniquely diverse games catalogue that includes renowned indie hits such as For the King, Bomber Crew, The Ascent, Lawn Mowing Simulator, and the multi-million-selling smash hit Human Fall Flat, Curve Games is recognised as one of the leading publishers of independent games worldwide.

More information on Curve Games can be found at http://www.curvegames.com 

New war strategy game offers original way to experience – Age of Empires brand for mobile players this year 

SHANGHAI & LOS ANGELES (February 23, 2024) – The historical, genre-defining strategy game Age of Empires comes to mobile later this year from TiMi Studio Group (Call of Duty: Mobile, Pokémon UNITE) and World’s Edge, an Xbox Games Studio, and the development team behind the Age of Empires franchise.  

The first details for the free-to-play Age of Empires Mobile were introduced during a broadcast showcase event, Age of Empires: New Year, New Age. TiMi and World’s Edge begin testing soon. Pre-register on the App Store and Google Play in North America, South America, Europe, MENA and Southeast Asia to remain up-to-date on play tests and the official launch later this year. For more information on which countries and regions will be testing first, check the Age of Empires Mobile website. 

Earnest Yuen, Senior Director of Production at World’s Edge said, “We’re excited for even more players around the world to experience the magic of Age of Empires with the upcoming launch of Age of Empires Mobile. Combining the strategy games expertise and rich heritage of World’s Edge with TiMi’s excellence in mobile gaming, we’re building a brand-new way for players around the world to join the Age of Empires universe.” 

Age of Empires Mobile is a new chapter for the illustrious franchise, customized for mobile play with a broad array of exciting elements from the existing series, as well as new features to assure strategic, simulated battles across a variety of modes: 

• Discover the charm of the original PC series with its fast combat and base building as well as elements of real-time strategy gameplay 
• Engaging multiplayer action including all-new epic siege battle gameplay that unites global players and forges rivalry among others 
• Introduce mobile players to some of the series’ most popular components, such as empire-building and strategic battles on a huge, persistent battlefield and 1-on-1, player-versus-player combat 
• Build teams from dozens of historical and legendary leaders, including King Arthur, Joan of Arc, Julius Caesar, Leonidas I and the Queen of Sheba, each featuring their own talents and identifying how to synergize them for emergent PvP and PvE play  

TiMi, a subsidiary of Tencent Games, is a veteran team who is motivated to bring AAA experiences to mobile. TiMi, the team behind legendary mobile titles like Call of Duty Mobile and Pokémon UNITE, has partnered with World’s Edge to bring the very best mobile Age of Empires experience for players around the world.  

“We grew up playing Age of Empires on our PCs and believe we can offer a new but similarly exciting experience for mobile players with Age of Empires Mobile,” said Brayden Fan, a general manager for TiMi Studio Group. “Players all over the world can build massive empires, form alliances and fight against each other to prove who is the best.”  

About TiMi Studio Group 

TiMi Studio Group, a subsidiary of Tencent Games, is a leading global video game development, operations and publishing team that strives to improve global players’ entertainment quality. Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, with North American offices in Los Angeles, Montréal and Seattle, TiMi creates high quality, high fidelity and highly creative games across a wide variety of genres and multiple platforms. Founded in 2008, TiMi has developed a string of hit titles including Honor of Kings, Call of Duty: Mobile and Pokémon UNITE. To learn more about TiMi, follow @timistudios on Twitter and on LinkedIn. 

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Space just got a lot more dangerous with a deadly new mutant and mission type to survive!

AALBORG, Denmark – Feb. 23, 2024 – 3D Realms and Pet Project Games are back in the lab with RIPOUT‘s latest content drop, the Monstrous Update, available today on Steam. This update adds even more surprises for the online co-op horror shooter, featuring a dangerous new creature to take down, a powerful new sidearm for your arsenal, and a new mission type to overcome.

The Monstrous Update introduces the Bulwark, a new monstrosity which provides cover for enemies and advances on you with a shield – wait until he takes out his minigun before taking him down! The update also features a new mission type: Recycle Bin. This latest challenge will have you clear incoming bio-canisters fed into the main recycle bin. Act fast because if you don’t clear enough canisters, the recycler will explode! To help defend yourself, today’s update also adds the Buckshot, a new shotgun-style sidearm to blast enemies at close range.

To round out these exciting additions, the Monstrous Update also includes various audio improvements, optimizations, new weapon-fire animations, and hotfixes. Check out the latest patch notes here.

RIPOUT is a co-op horror FPS where you’ll journey through derelict spaceships, battle mutant monstrosities, and complete various missions searching for the last remaining bastion of humanity. Harness the power of your trusty biomechanical Pet Gun and gain a tactical advantage by ripping weaponry off of enemies to use on your own.

RIPOUT is out now in Steam Early Access with a special 25% discount available until March 1. For more information, visit http://ripoutgame.com, follow the game on Twitter, and join the official Discord community.

About 3D Realms

Redefining AAA – Action, Attitude, Adrenaline, 3D Realms has rocked the world for almost 30 years by publishing unforgettable, iconic games like Duke Nukem, Terminal Velocity, Shadow Warrior, Death Rally, Max Payne, and more recently, Ghostrunner, Ion Fury, Cultic, Tempest Rising, Phantom Fury, and RIPOUT.

Lead by industry veterans, 3D Realms is a proud member of the Embracer Group as part of Saber Interactive, with a mission of publishing games for grownups. Unapologetic and uncompromising, we’re not afraid of being who we are and being damn good at it – for everyone’s benefit. For more information, visit 3drealms.com.

About Pet Project Games Pet Project Games is an indie video game company founded in January 2020. It consists of seasoned developers that have many years of experience in the gaming industry, developing multiple projects together. While working on these projects, they realized they could take the gaming experience to the next level and offer a new game. As passionate gamers and fans of classic video games, they are developing RIPOUT, their most ambitious project to date.

PlayStation VR2 launched one year ago, backed by a 40+ game launch window lineup which included all-new experiences like Horizon Call of the Mountain and Pavlov, as well as PS VR2-compatible titles such as Gran Turismo 7 and Resident Evil Village. Over the next 12 months, player’s experiences were expanded further: intense first-person adventures such as Synapse, Red Matter and Resident Evil 4 VR Mode; puzzlers like Humanity and 7th Guest VR; action rhythm add-ons for the likes of Beat Saber, Synth Riders and Drums Rock; multiplayer fun in the form of Among Us VR, Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord, C-Smash VRS and more. 

Now, following on from recent reveals of Metro Awakening and Legendary Tales by way of last month’s State of Play, several games are being highlighted below. New announcements, release date reveals, DLC debuts and a game launch: find them below, all introduced by the creators behind the games. There’s so much to look forward to.  

Also, PlayStation Australia is pleased to share that it is currently testing the ability for PS VR2 players to access additional games on PC to offer even more game variety in addition to the PS VR2 titles available through PS5. The team hopes to make this support available in 2024, so stay tuned for more updates.

The Wizards – Dark Times: Brotherhood | Out Today

“The Wizards – Dark Times: Brotherhood is an action-adventure spellcasting game where you become a powerful Wizard, and thanks to the power of PlayStation VR2, you can cast a variety of spells with your very own hands. As developers, we’ve meticulously crafted an immersive world where players wield the power of magic through intuitive gesture-based spellcasting, a staple mechanic of The Wizards franchise. With the full might of PS5’s hardware at our disposal, players can expect breathtaking visuals and seamless gameplay while travelling through the realm of Meliora in single-player and 3-player co-op experience. And we’re happy to announce you won’t have long to wait to play: the game launches on PlayStation Store today!”

– Pawel Nitta, Head of Marketing, Carbon Studio VR

Watch the trailer below:

Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate | Out June 27 

“Calling all time travellers! Mighty Eyes is excited to unveil exclusive gameplay content (and confirm the release date) in this latest reveal of Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate, which you can watch in the trailer above. Under fire in World War 2 we see the player harness their trusty watch companion’s time-travelling abilities to gather an eclectic arsenal of weapons, only to return moments later to gain the upper hand! Playing as Asher Neumann, players can seamlessly time travel at will, exploring immersive worlds and experiencing exhilarating action while solving mind-bending puzzles and wielding their time-travelling powers to reshape the course of history. We’re also thrilled to share other, exciting news, so make sure to stay to the end of the video. Did someone say sea shanty?!”

– Sam Ramlu (she/her), Executive Producer at Mighty Eyes

Watch the trailer below:

Little Cities: Bigger! | Out March 12

“We’re delighted to bring endless cosy creativity to PlayStation VR2! Little Cities: Bigger! unites our signature diorama city building with over 18 months of dreamy update content – our most substantial slice of relaxing island crafting ever. It’s been a blast playing with the power of PlayStation VR2 to get the game in tip-top condition. You’ll feel everything from the satisfying ‘whomp’ of a well-placed mountain to the brush-stroke sensation of island sculpting with Sense controller haptics. And thanks to headset feedback, experience world-rumbling volcanic eruptions while tiny helicopters rush to the rescue! We cannot wait to see what you create…”

– Kelly Howard, Co-Founder, Purple Yonder

Watch the trailer below

Zombie Army VR | Out 2024

“Bringing the much-loved Zombie Army franchise to VR for the first time, Zombie Army VR lets you experience the fear, thrill and spine-chilling tension of the zombie apocalypse through the immersion of your PS VR2 headset.

Complete with online 2 player co-op, the thrilling campaign sees you reprise the role of a Deadhunter as they fight their way across war torn Europe doing battle with the zombie hordes. Choose your weapon from an authentic World War 2 arsenal including sniper rifles, submachine guns, pistols, and explosives as you lay waste to the undead and free Europe.”

– Steven Archer – Executive Producer, Rebellion

Arizona Sunshine 2 free update | Out today

“The goodest boy ever just got a free, furry upgrade: Meet Corgi, your new fearless companion Buddy, who’s available in-game later today! Dive back into Arizona Sunshine 2 and face off the toughest Freddies by choosing the Corgi as your preferred four-legged sidekick through the newly added Cosmetics Screen. And that’s not all – get ready for more multiplayer mayhem with three new Horde mode maps, dropping one each month from March to May, allowing up to four players to battle waves of zombies together. It’s gritty, it’s intense, and it’s also free of charge.”

– Giulia Covre – Global PR Manager, Vertigo Games

Soul Covenant | Out 2024

“Today we’re happy to reveal new details and screenshots for our upcoming narrative action JRPG Soul Covenant that showcases one of its core mechanics: turning fallen comrades into weapons! In a near-future Japan that sees humanity fight for survival against a mech regime, you’re tasked to take on hordes of encroaching enemies and colossal, powerful foes in tense, melee-based combat. You’re not alone though. You’re but one of a four-strong troop, joined by three other avatars (in the form of NPCs or controlled by other players). If a comrade falls, they can still contribute to the battle, as their remains transform into a weapon that can be equipped, giving you access to axes, dual swords, chainsaws and more. Acquired weapons can be strengthened further through items dropped by downed enemies. With each one offering two different forms, you have a growing number of versatile combat styles with different reaches and power sets to try out. It’s why in the world of Soul Covenant, troops share the very specific phrase before heading into the battlefield: ‘I’ll make sure to pick up your bones’.”

– Koh Okamura, Producer, Thirdverse

More on PlayStation VR2

• Discover more about PS VR2 and its range of experiences here. 
• New to PS VR2 and want to sample some of its games? There’s a selection of demos available now on PlayStation Store. 
• Find out about the tech behind PS VR2 and how it was created in this PS Blog article.

To learn more about the PlayStation VR2 and upcoming titles visit the PlayStation Blog. 

For the latest PlayStation news, follow PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. 

Burn Rubber in the New Declasse Impaler SZ Sedan – First Details About an Upcoming Opportunity, Earn 2X Rewards on Casino Story Missions and Casino Work, and More

Set the drag racing circuit ablaze with the new Declasse Impaler SZ – a sturdy sedan that moonlights as a threat on the city’s racing scene. The Impaler SZ (Sedan) is now available from Southern San Andreas Super Autos and on display at the Luxury Autos showroom.

A New Opportunity

Since his unceremonious dismissal as head of security for The Diamond Casino & Resort, Vincent Effenburger’s been busy. Having outgrown his role as Rockford Plaza’s most prodigious mall cop, he’s now landed a job with the LSPD, where he’s discovered just how deep corruption in Los Santos runs.

Vincent is eager to enlist your help, so he’ll be in contact with how you can blow the whole thing wide open in the next GTA Online update arriving in just a few short weeks.

Casino Mission Bonuses

Help Agatha Baker maintain The Diamond Casino & Resort’s reputation by fighting off a hostile takeover in Casino Story Missions or direct dialing her to request Casino Work. Both are paying out 2X GTA$ and RP (or 4X Rewards for GTA+ Members) through February 28.

Owners of The Diamond Casino & Resort’s Master Penthouse property can launch Casino Story Missions from Ms. Baker’s office on the Casino floor. Plus, finish three Casino Work Missions to complete the new Weekly Challenge and receive an additional GTA$100,000.

3X GTA$ and RP on Diamond Adversary Series

Compete in high-stakes competitive modes set within the confines of Los Santos’ preeminent entertainment complex and earn a jackpot of Triple Rewards this week in the Diamond Adversary Series.

Salvage Yard Robbery Targets

Use the computer inside your Salvage Yard to get more information on this week’s targets: the Bravado Buffalo EVX (Muscle), Declasse Mamba (Sports Classic), and Weeny Issi Rally (SUV). After selecting your target, get the full debrief courtesy of Jamal and the planning wall.

Luxury Autos Showroom and More…

The Luxury Autos showroom in Rockford Hills is a portal into a more aspirational life. Get a closer look at the new Declasse Impaler SZ (Sedan), alongside the Fathom FR36 (Coupe) this week.

Inside the LS Car Meet, Hao’s latest Premium Test Ride is a fully augmented Declasse Vigero ZX (Muscle) that’s ready to tear up the road.

This Week’s LS Car Meet Prize Ride is the Ocelot Pariah (Sports). Place Top 5 in the LS Car Meet Series for three days in a row to win it. If you’re looking for some hands-on trials, visit the Test Track inside the car meet to try out the Declasse Vigero (Muscle), Vapid Bullet (Super), and Invetero Coquette (Sports) for free.

The top prize on The Diamond Casino & Resort’s Lucky Wheel is the Übermacht Rebla GTS (SUV).

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom

Get your hands on any of the following while you can at Simeon’s Premium Deluxe Motorsport showroom:

• Vysser Neo (Sports)
• Enus Paragon R (Sports, 30% off)
• Annis Hellion (Off-Road, 30% off)
• Übermacht Zion Classic (Sports Classic, 30% off)
• Vapid Peyote Gasser (Muscle, 30% off)

Voice Chat

Since the release of The Chop Shop, the default setting for voice chat in GTA Online is now set to off. You can change your preference in the Settings section of the Pause Menu. As part of a recent update, we have also added PS4 and Xbox One to our testing of voice chat moderation alongside PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. You can read more about our plans for voice chat moderation here.

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

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

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

DISCOUNTS

• Master Penthouse Decorations at the Casino Store – 30% off 
• Enus Paragon R (Sports) – 30% off
• Annis Hellion (Off-Road) – 30% off
• Übermacht Zion Classic (Sports Classic) – 30% off
• Vapid Peyote Gasser (Muscle) – 30% off

Gun Van Inventory and Discounts

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Mortal Kombat 1 Free Trial Available March 7-10

Warner Bros. Games and NetherRealm Studios has released a new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer revealing the first gameplay for upcoming downloadable content (DLC) guest fighter Peacemaker, featuring the voice and likeness of actor John Cena. Based on DC’s The Suicide Squad film and Peacemaker series on Max, Peacemaker will join the Mortal Kombat 1 roster on Feb. 28 as part of the early access period for Kombat Pack owners, followed by wide availability on March 6.
 
Peacemaker, also known as Christopher Smith, cherishes peace with all his heart and will kill anyone and everyone necessary to get it. In the new video, Peacemaker is ready to challenge Liu Kang’s New Era of peace and is equipped with a formidable moveset incorporating the character’s expert gunslinging skills, signature helmet abilities, and loyal bald eagle sidekick, Eagly, all complemented by his legendary dance moves and brash humour.
 
The trailer also provides a first look at gameplay for Janet Cage, a new DLC Kameo Fighter and alternate reality version of Johnny Cage who can assist during matches with a range of support moves. Janet Cage will be available as part of the Kombat Pack and for standalone purchase in March 2024.
 
Additionally, Krossplay functionality will be added to Mortal Kombat 1 on Feb. 28 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). The Krossplay feature will allow players to matchmake in 1 vs. 1 Kombat League and Kasual matches, invite friends for 1 vs. 1 private matches, and view leaderboard stats across all supported platforms.
 
View and share the Mortal Kombat 1 – Official Peacemaker Gameplay Trailer: YouTube LINK

For prospective players, a Mortal Kombat 1 Free Trial Weekend is set to take place from March 7-10 on PlayStation 5*, Xbox Series X|S**, and PC (Steam). The limited time Free Trial will include access to the base roster of main characters and Kameo Fighters, all online and local multiplayer modes, Towers, Story mode (Chapters 1 & 2 only), and Invasions (Johnny Cage’s Mansion only).

For more information, visit https://www.mortalkombat.com/en-gb/faq.
 
The Mortal Kombat 1 Kombat Pack includes the Jean-Claude Van Damme character skin for Johnny Cage (available now); one-week early access to six playable DLC characters – Omni-Man (available now), Quan Chi (available now), Peacemaker (coming Feb. 28), Ermac, Homelander, and Takeda Takahashi; and five DLC Kameo Fighters (release dates for upcoming characters & Kameos still to be confirmed). The Kombat Pack is available now as part of the Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition or can be purchased separately.
 
* A PlayStation Plus membership is required to access online multiplayer matches.
** An Xbox Game Pass subscription is required to access the Mortal Kombat 1 Free Trial.
 
Mortal Kombat 1 is the latest installment in the acclaimed Mortal Kombat videogame franchise developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios. Introducing a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe with iconic heroes and villains reimagined as they’ve never been seen before, Mortal Komat 1 features a wide-ranging cast of legendary fighters with all-new backstories, including Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung, Johnny Cage, Kenshi, Smoke, Rain, Li Mei, Tanya, Baraka, Geras, Reptile, Ashrah, Havik, General Shao, Sindel, Nitara, and Reiko, along with a separate roster of Kameo Fighters who can assist during matches.
 
Mortal Kombat 1 is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). To learn more about Mortal Kombat 1, please visit MortalKombat.com or join the community conversation on Instagram (@MortalKombat), TikTok (@MortalKombat), Twitter/X (@MortalKombat), Twitch (NetherRealm), YouTube (Mortal Kombat), Facebook (MortalKombat), Discord (MortalKombat), or Reddit (MortalKombat).

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