Little Cities: Bigger! brings the critically acclaimed VR city creator to PS VR2 on March 12th with oodles of content to make it just a little…bigger!  

February 22nd 2024 – Purple Yonder and nDreams are thrilled to announce that Little Cities: Bigger! will arrive on PlayStation VR2 on March 12th, bringing cosy creativity and hours of fuss-free fun in its ultimate form. Would-be city creators can get ahead of the game by wish listing Little Cities: Bigger! on the PlayStation Store from today.

Little Cities: Bigger! reimagines classic city building from the ground up for VR – with a cosy, colourful twist! Its award-winning VR-first game design that has been widely praised by critics and creators alike:

“Little Cities is easy to understand, charming to look at, and intuitive to play.” – Upload VR
“Little Cities has been the best city creator I have played.” – Rhys Da King
“This sort of hassle-free city builder experience is perfect for VR.” – The Gamer 

Featuring over 18 months’ worth of content from the Meta Quest version of the game, Little Cities: Bigger! offers something for every type of creator – from a vibrant, multi-island campaign of uniquely rewarding creative challenges, to the endless cosy creativity of Sandbox Mode where players can craft, draw, and finesse their dream islands from scratch.

Little Cities: Bigger! harnesses the unique power of the PS VR2 to really ramp up the relaxation with an enhanced frame rate, charming visuals in stunning 4K, increased immersion with haptic feedback and even eye-tracking shenanigans. Bring on the itty-bitty bustle!  

“We are so excited to bring the wonders of Little Cities to PS VR2 players” said James Howard of Purple Yonder. “Being able to expand the Little Cities community and share so much lovingly crafted content is a privilege, and we can’t wait to see what PS VR2 players create.”

“Little Cities has been a true VR success story and we’re so excited to be working with Purple Yonder to bring the game to PS VR2,” said David Corless, VP of Publishing at nDreams. “It is so exciting to be supporting Purple Yonder on their journey to leverage the PS VR2 hardware and see the game grow even more!”

About Little Cities:

Developed by UK indie studio Purple Yonder and published by award-winning VR studio nDreams, Little Cities has become the most loved VR city creator since its release on Quest and Quest 2 in May 2022. The game has an average user rating of 4.6 on the Quest Store, making it one of the highest rated games in Quest history, plus a current score of 81 on tvrgamecritic, with critics particularly praising the game’s UI, accessibility and VR-first design.

About Purple Yonder:   

Purple Yonder is a new VR studio, based in Cambridgeshire, UK. Founded by husband-and-wife team, James and Kelly Howard, Little Cities is Purple Yonder’s debut game. The studio is committed to creating captivating VR experiences, using their experience of working on AAA and indie titles to deliver compelling gameplay in VR. 

About nDreams:

nDreams is a world-leading VR game developer and publisher headquartered in Farnborough, UK. They are the team behind hit titles Phantom: Covert Ops, Far Cry: Dive Into Insanity and Fracked, as well as publishing innovative VR games developed by the brightest indie talents including the cosy smash hit, Little Cities. Fully dedicated to VR games since 2013, no publisher has greater virtual reality experience and specialism. With the recent acquisition of Near Light, nDreams is now comprised of five internal development teams, across four studios: the original nDreams Studio, nDreams Studio Elevation, nDreams Studio Orbital and now Near Light. With a $35 million investment from the Aonic Group in March 2022 and several exciting projects in development across our teams – including Synapse and Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord – nDreams has cemented its place at the forefront of VR gaming. 

LONDON (Feb. 22, 2024) – Today, Ironwood Studios released their debut title, Pacific Drive, with publishing partner, Kepler Interactive. The unique driving survival game is available now for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. A Digital Deluxe Edition complete with space themed cosmetic items is also available.

Watch the launch trailer here: 

Alex Dracott, Creative Director, said: “As a team, it’s surreal looking back 4 years to the creation of Ironwood with a team of 4 in the middle of a global pandemic. We’ve added a few new faces since then but we’re still a small team and we’re incredibly proud to be launching our first title. On behalf of Ironwood Studios, thank you to everyone who takes the time to play Pacific Drive, we hope you enjoy your time on the road.” 

Behind an imposing 400-meter barrier, The Olympic Exclusion Zone conceals a captivating, yet hostile, region filled with radiation and hazardous anomalies. Stranded in this surreal and mysterious version of the Pacific Northwest, players navigate the rough terrain with only their station wagon for company amidst eerie voices echoing through the airwaves. From the safety of the garage, players and their trusty station wagon take excursions into the unknown where survival hinges on searching for precious resources and carefully navigating various hazards. Each trip deeper within The Zone becomes more perilous as players venture further into uncharted territory and uncover strange mysteries and otherworldly dangers before racing against the storm to return to the safe haven of their garage to gas up, fix that flat tire and try again.  

Pacific Drive is available now for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. A physical collector’s edition for PlayStation 5 is set to be released on April 9 and distributed by Maximum Games at select retailers. To find out more, visit: https://www.pacificdrivegame.com/ 

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About Ironwood Studios  

Since its founding in 2019, Ironwood Studios has been hard at work on Pacific Drive and are extremely proud to be working with PlayStation to bring it to life. The team’s passion stems from a love of road trips and the relationship between the driver and the car, always dreaming about surreal worlds and the Pacific Northwest – two things that feature prominently in the game. Ironwood’s goal is to create games that inspire players to tell their own stories, with systems that work together to create unexpected and unique experiences. 

About Kepler Interactive 

Kepler Interactive – led by the founders of Kowloon Nights – is a developer and publisher that operates on a co-ownership model. Its studios are given strategic leadership roles, all while continuing to develop their games their way, with no creative limitations. Kepler’s partner studios are as varied as they are talented, including A44 Games in New Zealand, Alpha Channel and Timberline in North America, Awaceb, Ebb Software, and Sloclap in Europe, and Shapefarm in Asia. Kepler Interactive itself is headquartered in London. 

Set in the world of Sword Art Online, this title will focus on a multiplayer action experience, registrations for the CBT are open now

Bandai Namco Europe announces today SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream, the first large-scale multiplayer-focused adventure based on the popular Sword Art Online series. The game is set to release in 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and STEAM. Registrations are also open now for a Closed Beta Test scheduled in March.

Watch the trailer here:

In SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream, a new system is applied to the world of Alfheim Online, but a malfunction causes all worlds and timelines to collide, creating a unique setting and challenging environment for Kirito and other players. All lost in uncharted territory, enemies become allies, departed characters are back and unlikely alliances will be formed to survive the dangers in this unsettled world.

SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream offers an original story in an All-Star game, focused on a large-scale co-op experience. Players will enjoy playing their favourite characters from the first three seasons of the animated series and Sword Art Online movies, in a cross-play battle action game featuring thrilling boss raids and co-op quests.

A Closed Beta Test will be conducted from March 11^th to 17^th, players can already register on the official website until March 4^th to try and take their first steps in SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream.

For more information about SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream and other titles from Bandai Namco Europe please visit https://www.bandainamcoent.eu, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok. Join the conversation on X.

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About Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S.

Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.

Bandai Namco Europe is producing intellectual property for a global audience and is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, PARK BEYOND™, and the upcoming UNKNOWN 9™ Awakening – developed by the recently acquired Reflector Entertainment based in Montreal, QC.

Bandai Namco Europe serves as the Headquarters of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. for mainland Europe, which is known for creating and publishing many of the Toy & Entertainment industry’s top franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TAMAGOTCHI™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, DARK SOULS™ and the recently released ELDEN RING™.

For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu.

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Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. today announced GUNDAM BREAKER 4, the next entry in the hack and slash looter franchise allowing players to customize their Gunpla and fight waves of enemies and bosses. Developed by CRAFTS & MEISTER Co., Ltd, the game will launch in 2024 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation5, PlayStation4 and PC via Steam.

Watch the announcement trailer here:

GUNDAM BREAKER 4 will have players fighting their enemies solo or with up to three friends in coop multiplayer. In addition, the game goes back to the roots of the franchise letting players create the Gunpla of their dreams with a large collection of mobile suits and parts to date, as well as a new diorama mode.

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM is a franchise that celebrates its 45^th anniversary this year and was created by Sunrise Inc. The first animation series of the franchise, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM was first broadcasted in Japan, 1979. Known for its giant mechas called “Mobile Suit” as well as its sci-fi military stories, the franchise grew in popularity and throughout the years and counts now more than 50 TV series, films and OVA, along with lots of merchandise with the most know being Gunpla, plastic model kits with whom people can recreate small versions of their favorite mobile suits.

GUNDAM BREAKER 4 is set to release in 2024 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation5, PlayStation4 and PC via Steam.

For more information on GUNDAM BREAKER 4 and other products from Bandai Namco Europe, please visit: www.bandainamcoent.eu. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok or join the conversation on X.

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About Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S.

Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.

Bandai Namco Europe is producing intellectual property for a global audience, and is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, PARK BEYOND™, and the upcoming UNKNOWN 9™ Awakening – developed by the recently acquired Reflector Entertainment based in Montreal, QC.

Bandai Namco Europe serves as the Headquarters of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. for mainland Europe, which is known for creating and publishing many of the Toy & Entertainment industry’s top franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TAMAGOTCHI™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, DARK SOULS™ and the recently released ELDEN RING™.

For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu

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With a New Story Path and Improved Gameplay, the Acclaimed RPG is Coming to the Nintendo Switch^TM, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X

Sydney, Australia – 22^nd February 2024: ATLUS has announced Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, is coming to the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X on the 21^st of June 2024. The latest title in the series, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance allows players to enjoy the story of Shin Megami Tensei V in its entirety, with a new story path, untold in the original.  Massively expanded with new areas, demons, and music, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance features more accessible gameplay, an improved battle system, new demon experiences, and greater field exploration. 

Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X will begin on the 28^th of February 2024.

Watch the Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance trailer here and download assets here

When a grisly murder scene in modern-day Tokyo blocks the protagonist’s walk home, an unplanned detour leaves him buried and unconscious. He finds himself in a wasteland ravaged by apocalypse now called Da’at. Before bloodthirsty demons can claim his life, a saviour emerges, and they unite to become a mighty being, neither human nor demon: a Nahobino.

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance delivers a full-fledged RPG that can be enjoyed by existing and new fans. At the start of the game, players will choose between two paths: the story told in Shin Megami Tensei V, the Canon of Creation, or the brand-new Canon of Vengeance. This dramatic new tale of revenge introduces brand-new characters, an enigmatic cohort of demons called the Qadištu, a new dungeon and map to explore. Additionally, the original Shin Megami Tensei V battle system, demon merging and field exploration have been evolved and expanded in this newest entry in the series.

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 17 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.

Contra: Operation Galuga, the hotly anticipated revival of the genre-defining run-‘n’-gun video game franchise, will be available in stores on the 26^th April for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.

To prepare players for the action that awaits them, an explosive Contra: Operation Galuga playable demo is now available for download on digital storefronts. Featuring a sampling of content from the first and third stages of the game and gameplay for 1 to 4 players, the demo, when completed, will unlock bonus content in the final, full game.

A from-the-ground-up reimagining of the revolutionary Contra NES/arcade game from the 1980s, Contra: Operation Galuga lets players choose from a group of elite commandos, including hardcore protagonists Bill Rizer and Lance Bean, as they blast their way through eight stages of mayhem against an alien horde controlled by the Red Falcon terrorist group. Wielding iconic weapons like the Spread Shot, Crush Bombs, and Laser Beam, as well as character-specific abilities including double-jumps, sliding, and grappling, plus the new power to Overload weapons for even more offensive and defensive options, players can expect relentless excitement and intensity as they tackle the game’s Story, Arcade, and Challenge modes.

The adrenaline-pumping experience is further fueled by the amazing music, artwork, and narrative from an all-star group of collaborators. Combining summer blockbuster energy with classic inspiration, the main score is created by composers Yuko Komiyama and Norihiko Hibino of Scarlet Moon and features cinematic interpretations of familiar Contra tunes as well as original compositions. Meanwhile, the story and plot of the game were drafted in conjunction with Dai Sato and Naruki Nagakawa of Storyriders Inc., and the game’s key illustration is provided by renowned comic book artist David Nakayama. Other collaborative partners, including the game’s sensational voice cast, will be announced at a later date.

Insomniac Games, PlayStation AU and Marvel Games are excited to share details about the update coming to Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on Thursday, 7 March. 

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s upcoming update (Version 1.002) will bring a variety of new additions including New Game+, Mission Replay, the ability to change time of day, and updates to Photo Mode. 

There will be new accessibility features added such as Audio Descriptions**, Screen Reader**, Cinematic Captions, High Contrast Outlines and more. These features were highly anticipated, and after a lot of love and polishing, players can now visit the Insomniac Knowledge Base for a full list of new accessibility features that will be added. 

New suit styles will be added for several of Peter’s Symbiote Story Suits in the game, allowing players to further customise their look if they play and unlock them in New Game+ – players will also be able to set which color their Symbiote abilities are as well! 

Marvel’s Hellfire Gala suits will be added to the game for both Peter and Miles at no additional cost. Peter sports the design created by Russell Dauterman, and Miles gets his iconic look from Bernard Chang’s gorgeous Hellfire Gala variant cover for Miles Morales: Spider-Man #8.

For more details on the upcoming game update please visit the PlayStation Blog. 

**Only available in English, Spanish (LATAM), Spanish (Spain), Italian, German, French and Japanese

Keep up with the latest news from PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. 

A Middle Ages Adventure In Your Pocket 

Sydney, Australia, 22 February 2024 – As revealed in Nintendo’s first Direct of 2024, the acclaimed historical action RPG, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, will be released on Nintendo Switch 15 March this year. 

Watch the trailer here:

You’re Henry, the son of a blacksmith. Thrust into a raging civil war, you watch helplessly as invaders storm your village and slaughter your friends and family. Narrowly escaping the brutal attack, you embark on a quest to avenge your parents and repel the invading forces. 

Developed by Sabre Interactive, in collaboration with Warhorse Studios, this immersive experience brings the entire epic saga to the palm of your hand. 
  
The Royal Edition, available on both physical shelves and the Nintendo eShop in 2024, includes the complete game along with all DLCs – Treasures of the Past, From the Ashes, The Amorous Adventures of Bold Sir Hans Capon, Band of Bastards and A Woman’s Lot. 
  
Features Fit for a Portable Kingdom: 

• Massive Realistic Open World: Explore medieval Bohemia and immerse yourself in its majestic castles, vast fields and lush forests. 
• Non-Linear Story: Solve quests in multiple ways, facing the consequences of your decisions. 
• Challenging Combat: Engage in thrilling and merciless battles using distance, stealth, or melee. Choose your weapons and execute dozens of unique combos. 
• Character Development: Improve skills, earn perks, and forge/upgrade your equipment. 
• Dynamic World: Your actions influence reactions, from fighting and stealing to seducing, threatening, persuading, or bribing. The choice is yours. 
• Historical Accuracy: Meet real historical characters and experience the genuine look and feel of medieval Bohemia. 

Experience the Middle Ages: anytime and anywhere. 

About PLAION 

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

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

PLAION is an Embracer Group company. 

About Deep Silver 

Deep Silver is PLAION’s flagship publishing label, and the home of captivating gaming worlds from the gripping post-apocalypse of Metro, to the twisted paradises of Dead Island to the authentic Medieval landscapes of Kingdom Come Deliverance. 

For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com 

Sydney, Australia – 22^nd February 2024: ATLUS and Vanillaware have announced the free demo for their upcoming strategy RPG, Unicorn Overlord, is available now on Nintendo Switch and on February 23^rd for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X (Australia Feb 23, 4PM AEDT). With up to five hours of gameplay, players can embark on a royal adventure in the continent of Fevrith before transferring their progress over to the main game at launch.

Watch the trailer below:

From the creators of 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Unicorn Overlord combines overworld exploration and an innovative battle system. Traverse the vibrant world, cultivate a grand army with over 60 recruitable characters, and grow your renown throughout the five nations in this unique strategy RPG!Unicorn Overlord will be available on the 8^th of March, 2024, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

For more information on Unicorn Overlord, visit unicornoverlord.atlus.com

Today Xbox announced four fan-favorite Xbox games will be coming to Nintendo Switch and Sony platforms this spring. The studios that built these celebrated games have drawn on their multi-platform experience to open the worlds they created to even more players and communities:

• Pentiment from Obsidian Entertainment, a truly unique, critically acclaimed, and award-winning narrative adventure game with a striking visual style inspired by history itself will be coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on February 22. 
• Hi-Fi RUSH, the award-winning and beloved rhythm-based action game where the world syncs to the music from Tango Gameworks/Bethesda Softworks will be coming to PlayStation 5 on March 19, with pre-purchase available on PlayStation 5 digital storefronts on February 21.
• Grounded – also from Obsidian Entertainment – a co-op survival adventure phenomenon that has welcomed 20 million players into the backyard, will be coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on April 16. Cross play will be supported across Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC. 
• Sea of Thieves, the shared world adventure game from Rare, will be coming to PlayStation 5 on April 30 – and will be available to wishlist by PlayStation 5 players starting tomorrow, February 22. Having built a passionate community of more than 35 million players from around the world, the support of cross play for Xbox, PlayStation and PC will allow players to experience epic pirate adventures with friends on more platforms.

For more information about these games, including release dates, please see today’s Xbox Wire post.