Company Celebrates Iconic SaGa Franchise’s 34^th Anniversary with a Special Livestream Revealing New Details for the Upcoming SaGa Emerald Beyond

SYDNEY (Dec. 18, 2023) – SQUARE ENIX® recently hosted the SaGa Glimmerfest 2023 34^th Anniversary Livestream, where members of the development team revealed that the all-new original adventure in the acclaimed RPG franchise, SaGa Emerald Beyond,will launch digitally on April 25, 2024 for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®) consoles, PC (STEAM®) and iOS and Android devices.

Watch the SaGa Glimmerfest 2023 livestream VOD here.

Along with the release date, the livestream shared a deeper look into SaGa Emerald Beyond’s eclectic cast of heroes and their stories. SaGa series Producer Masanori Ichikawa, Executive Producer and SaGa series General Director Akitoshi Kawazu, and Localization Director Neil Broadley introduced two key SaGa Emerald Beyond characters who possess the rare ability to see the mysterious emerald waves that present choices of their destinies: Tsunanori Mido and Ameya Aisling.

Tsunanori comes from the esteemed Mido family, whose bloodline uses their unique ability to control kugutsu puppets to complete all manner of odd jobs. He joins the Cathedral Project, made up of a group of explorers who investigate other worlds, with the goal of repairing his city’s weakening barrier and to help reclaim lost spiritual energy.

Watch the Tsunanori Mido character trailer below:

Known by her pseudo-identity Yumeha Izumi, the Miyako City schoolgirl, Ameya is actually a witch from Pulchra whose powers were stolen from her. Ameya hopes that by following the mysterious emerald waves, she’ll discover who stole her mana and become the best witch anyone has ever seen.

Watch the Ameya Aisling character trailer below:

Additionally, the team unveiled a new key art featuring SaGa Emerald Beyond’s full cast of protagonists.

Players who are eager to embark on this new adventure can add the game to their wishlist for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Steam to be notified when pre-orders open next year.

SaGa Emerald Beyond will be the latest release from the ongoing SaGa Project from SQUARE ENIX that has so far included Western releases of Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered, Romancing SaGa 3, SaGa SCARLET GRACE: AMBITIONS, hit mobile game Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe, and SaGa Frontier Remastered. SaGa Emerald Beyond is not yet rated by the ESRB.

Official Website: https://saga-franchise.square-enix-games.com/en-us/games/sgeb

About the SaGa Series

SaGa is a series of revolutionary role-playing games, created by legendary game developer Akitoshi Kawazu (FINAL FANTASY, FINAL FANTASY II, SaGa Frontier). Since THE FINAL FANTASY LEGEND was released in 1990 for the Game Boy, the series has expanded with several additional entries across numerous platforms. Other SaGa series regulars include illustrator Tomomi Kobayashi, who has given the series its own unique style, and composer Kenji Ito (Mana series). Although the SaGa series shares its roots with FINAL FANTASY, the SaGa series has always incorporated revolutionary and challenging gameplay mechanics, such as player choice, branching storylines and implementing characters with wildly different playstyles, setting it apart from other JRPG series. SaGa Emerald Beyond, the latest standalone entry in the franchise, will release across various modern platforms on April 25, 2024.

About Square Enix, Ltd.

Square Enix, Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 185 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 88 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd

More information on Square Enix, Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

TOKYO – Dec. 16th, 2024 – Touhou Mystia’s Izakaya, the cozy restaurant simulator set in the Touhou Project universe from developer Dichroic Purpilion and publisher Phoenixx, crafts the perfect dining experience on Nintendo Switch starting Thursday, May 2nd, 2024.

An unruly customer destroyed Mystia Lorelei’s tavern – the most popular in all of Gensokyo. While restaurateur dreams were shattered, bills must still be paid! Rebuild, starting with a humble new food cart, pay off Mystia’s ever-growing debts, and grow the business to revive the restaurant to its former glory.

Running the best tavern in the Touhou universe requires round-the-clock work! During the day, collect recipes and source hand-picked ingredients from the wild to cultivate fresh produce. Befriend the local townsfolk and hire employees to help with daily duties. Watch the clock while running daytime errands – restaurant doors open every night and hungry customers await!

Open for business in the evenings and deliver a flawless experience. Each visitor has distinct preferences, favorite dishes and beverages, as well as individual budgets. Converse with guests, showing hospitality with promptly-fulfilled orders and friendly interactions. Chain together successively-satisfied customer service combos to create massive profits, but invite ire from Mystia’s mentors when careless management leads to unhappy guests.

While hired workers can handle everyday tasks, keep an eye out for rare visits from Reimu, Akyuu, and more than 30 hungry Touhou characters who require a personal touch. Learn the culinary preferences of each special visitor who will only hint what they would like to be served, and be prepared to cook up off-menu items to unlock special rewards.

Scout new locations for Mystia’s food cart across six familiar Touhou locations including the tranquil Hakurei Shrine and the bustling Human Village. Re-invest profits to improve the business, collect cute costumes, enhance the ambiance with decorations, and unlock two soundtracks’ worth of music for customer’s enjoyment during every evening (Soundtrack 1 and Soundtrack 2 are both available for purchase on Steam).

“Touhou Mystia’s Izakaya breaks the mold of the usual Touhou game. Instead of combat, players must utilize cooking and customer service to achieve victory”, said Youzi KK, founder of Dichroic Purpilion. “We are very grateful for the success that Touhou Mystia’s Izakaya has experienced on Steam, and we look forward to bringing the mobile restaurant experience to a new platform.”

Touhou Mystia’s Izakaya launches on Nintendo Switch on Thursday,  May 2nd, 2024 for $24.99 with language support in English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese and Korean. For more information, please visit the Phoenixx official website, Phoenixx Facebook page, and follow @Phoenixx_inc on Twitter.

About Dichroic Purpilion

Dichroic Purpilion is an indie game developer based in Japan specializing in creating Touhou Project based games for which he received the official recognition of being “Touhou Project Approved”.

About Phoenixx

Established in 2019 by industry veterans, Phoenixx aims to support innovative and creative developers from Japan and around the world. Its mission is to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one creator, one game, and one community at a time.

Explore real-world criminal psychology in realistic comic-style card battles

CHENGDU, China – 16 Dec. 2023 – Card Detective, the complex criminal investigation game featuring a card-based interrogation system from developer MuccyGames, cracks the case on PC via Steam today.

Step into the shoes of young journalist turned novice detective, Hazel Gong, after she discovers a mysterious corpse beneath an abandoned construction site. Learn and apply real-word sleuthing skills to grill witnesses and get to the bottom of a comically perplexing case brought to life with beautiful hand-drawn art. 

Decipher a hazy sequence of events and engage in thought-provoking card battles, utilizing criminal psychology to simulate realistic witness interrogation techniques. Choose to “Attack” with direct questioning or “Analyze” with strategical probing inquiries to break the resolve of even the most calculated criminals. 

Progress through a lively comic book-style story, collecting new cards representing a variety of investigation methods. Mindfully craft custom decks with non-traditional examination styles, unraveling complicated relationships and making crucial connections to solve the case and bring justice to the victim.

“The team studied a large amount of material and consulted criminal psychology professionals to craft this experience,” said Peter, Partner, MuccyGames. “We hope aspiring detectives will enjoy learning about criminal psychology and real-world strategies within the interactive experience.”

Card Detective is available on PC via Steamnow for $3.99, coming with a 10% discount in the first week of launch. For more information, check out the official Steam page, and follow MuccyGames’ YouTube channel for more updates.

About MuccyGames

MuccyGames is an independent game developer and publisher based in Chengdu, China. The company’s mission is to share engaging educational content through video games, as it did in its first medieval doctor title Dr.Chatlet Faith.

For more information, please visit the official website.

LOS ANGELES – December 15, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, launches a new game update for its blockbuster mobile RPG MARVEL Future Fight. Agents can experience new content based on Marvel Studios’ ‘What If…? Season 2,’ including a new hero, character-tier upgrades, costumes, event battle and more.

This new game update contains content inspired by the popular animated TV series including a newly added character, Kahhori and three new uniforms for Hela, Wenwu and Super Nova Nebula. Agents can participate in a new ‘What If…? Season 2’-inspired event battle to acquire the new ‘1★ Kahhori’ as well as access to a new Comic Card Collection featuring new comic cards and a new premium comic card.

Character tier upgrades have been added for Hela (Tier-4 with new Striker Skill) and Wenwu (Tier-3 with new Ultimate Skill). Awakened Skills and Transcend Potential have been added to select heroes including Kahhori, Katy, and Lincoln Campbell.

MARVEL Future Fight has over 150 million players across the world with the game currently available worldwide in the App Store® and Google Play™.

For more information, please visit http://marvelfuturefight.netmarble.com.

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, The King of Fighters ALLSTAR, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, and forthcoming PC games like Paragon: The Overprime. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

About Marvel

Marvel is one of the world’s most prominent entertainment brands, built on an unparalleled library of iconic characters and stories that have shaped pop culture for 85 years. The Marvel brand spans entertainment, including film, television, publishing, licensing, games, live events, digital media, and more.

For more information visit marvel.com. © 2023 MARVEL

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LOS ANGELES – December 15, 2023 – MapleStory M, Nexon’s free-to-play mobile MMORPG, is thrilled to announce the release of Adele, Aurora Castle and more updated content in the game’s December 2023 update. In addition, MapleStory M is pleased to announce the 2023 Year-End greetings event and a 2024 Countdown.

Players can now explore the new class, Adele, and receive bonuses and growth support. Adele login rewards include an extra character slot coupon, auto-battle charge ticket, whetstone, and pet box to help users grow their character.

Adele also offers a Growth Mission Event, offering more rewards after leveling up and completing specific challenges. In addition, the Mega Burning Plus Event means players can select another character to earn an additional two levels (up to a maximum of 140) every time Adele levels up – all jobs are selectable. And finally, players will receive rewards and EXP for selected characters every time Adele levels up. 

MapleStory M’s latest update will also include a special event where players can explore the mysterious Aurora Castle over the sea. Maplers will be able to participate in various mini-games/events to earn the following rewards: 

• Coin Drop and Shop: Players can earn event coins through a daily hunting event and purchase various items using event coins.
• Bang Bang Bang! Aurora Gem: A puzzle mini-game where players shoot gems on the map, eliminate them, and earn points, similar to Bust-A-Move.
• Daily Auto-Battle: An event to earn rewards based on daily Auto-Battle time, a new mini-game with added blocks, and a health system.
• Reverse Battle: A minigame that adds blocks, stamina system, and more!
• What Brings You to My Home?: A quiz mini-game where players locate NPCs not on the guest list in the Aurora Castle.
• Leo’s Exploration Journal: A daily mission clearance event where players complete daily missions to earn event coins.
• Renee’s Magic Orb: Players can accumulate gauge on their main character by hunting and retrieving EXP points with a sub-character.
• Mr. Kim’s Gift: A reward receivable when visiting Mr. Kim during the event period.
• Rainbow Rush: A mini-game where players run as far as possible within the time limit while avoiding obstacles.
• First Purchase Event: First purchase bonus with efficient rewards during the event period.
• Star Bridge: A mini-game where players connect the stars to form constellations based on the shape displayed.

Further updates include the addition of Adventure Training Ground, where players can quickly level up their character to level 100, Auto-Play for Epic quests, the release of Beauty Award-Winning hair and plastic surgery coupons and a holiday home theme. Changes include the reduction of hyper stat level up costs and an adjustment of Guild Fort Battle entry method where the first user who enters will obtain the permission to select Golem. 

The 2023 Year-End Greeting Event will share high-value rewards with players as they log in between December 29 PST and January 7 PST as a thank you to all the Maplers. Check out MapleStory M’s official YouTube channel for more details!

MapleStory M’s 2024 countdown will begin on December 20 PST and extra special rewards will be available from the event map on New Year’s Day. Players will be able to enter a special countdown map to celebrate the New Year! Gather EXP points, daily rewards and join in on the festivities as we say goodbye to 2023 and hello 2024!

Return to MapleStory M, experience the new updates, upcoming events, and explore the Aurora Castle Event!

About MapleStory M

MapleStory M, launched globally in July 2018, brings the nostalgic world of side-scrolling MMORPG MapleStory to mobile, offering the same endless amount of customization, immersive storylines, and epic boss raids that fans have come to expect from the legendary franchise. MapleStory M quickly reached 10 million downloads within 100 days after global launch.

About Nexon America Inc.

Founded in 2006, Nexon America Inc. delivers outstanding free-to-play online game expertise and live game support, taking the strengths of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) and applying them for uniquely Western audiences. Nexon America has consistently sustained iconic franchises such as MapleStory and Mabinogi for more than a decade, which have gone on to break records and captivate players. With new projects on the horizon, Nexon America maintains the pioneering and innovative spirit of its parent company, employing its player-first approach, while designing the best possible gameplay experiences for the Western market.

Fly the Alien San’tok.yai Fighter, Adventure Further in Drake’s Cutter Rambler, and Tour in Luxury in the X1 Line of Hoverbikes

LOS ANGELES – Dec. 15, 2023 – Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) today released the Star Citizen – Alpha 3.22: Wrecks to Riches update, the fourth major patch released this year for the ambitious MMO as it continues active development. Following the release of Alpha 3.21: Mission Ready and CitizenCon 2953 in late October, CIG is beginning to deliver on commitments made during the event to bring technology and content from Squadron 42, showcased in a recent trailer, and share those advancements with Star Citizen. The first addition is the introduction of 20 diverse and inclusive new hairstyles for players to choose from, helping create more unique and authentic versions of themselves as they explore the ‘verse.

Alpha 3.22: Wrecks to Riches brings much more playable content to the PU including support for structural salvage, 15 new Derelict Settlements for players to discover and explore, three exciting new vehicles to pilot including the San’tok.yai fighter and its innovative dual-vector thrusters, new locations for the popular Jumptown PvP event, updates for the in-game Arena Commander module, and more. Citizens can also celebrate the in-game Luminalia holiday event that began on Dec. 11, and can find more details on this year’s festivities and bonuses on the dedicated event page

“2023 has been one of our biggest years yet for Star Citizen on many fronts. We’re especially proud and excited about the technical milestones we’ve achieved, including bringing Persistent Entity Streaming to Star Citizen, letting players test the Replication Layer Split in our new tech preview channel, and showing a live demo of Server Meshing at this year’s in-person CitizenCon. These foundational technologies and the advancements in StarEngine shown at CitizenCon are now making their way into players’ hands, and over the next 12 months we’ll deliver even more of the full promise of Star Citizen to our passionate and loyal community, beginning with this latest patch release,” said Star Citizen Creative Director Chris Roberts. “The support of our community continues to energize our developers daily, and we’re thrilled to share Star Citizen Alpha 3.22: Wrecks to Riches with them. We hope everyone enjoys this latest update with deeper salvage systems, exciting new vehicles, new diverse hairstyles, a revamped Jumptown, and much more as we close out this year and look towards an even brighter 2024.”

For full details on the Star Citizen – Alpha 3.22: Wrecks to Riches update, please head here.

Star Citizen – Alpha 3.22: Wrecks to Riches key features include the following and more:

• Dance Through Danger in the Aopoa San’tok.yai: Meticulously engineered and designed with both form and function in mind, the San’tok.yai builds upon Aopoa’s innovative dual-vector thrusters that give their ships unprecedented mobility in combat. Combining this speed and agility with powerful Xi’an shield technology and a complement of repeating lasers and missile racks, this medium fighter punches well above its weight. Whether it’s challenging larger, more heavily armed ships or effortlessly darting through hostile hordes, pilots can elevate their battle with the San’tok.yai, now available for fight and flight.
• Drake’s Cutter Rambler Takes Self-sufficiency Further: Drake Interplanetary’s Cutter Rambler is designed for aspiring adventurers, offering unparalleled self-sufficiency and range for an entry-level vessel. Expanded fuel capacity and increased living quarters support semi-long-haul, self-sustained travel, making it an ideal vessel for an independent spirit exploring off the beaten path. Unlock adventure with the Cutter Rambler, flyable today.
• Become the ‘Verse’s Wrecking Crew with Structural Salvage: Wrecks to Riches introduces the next iteration in ship salvage, unlocking the powerful capabilities of the Drake Vulture and Aegis Reclaimer. The two specialized salvage vessels can now break down the hulls of larger ships into more manageable bite-sized parts, taking the parts to a material grinder and collecting the processed materials to be sold for credits. The salvage system will continue to expand with greater depth and more interactions in later updates.
• Origin Offers Flexible X1 Series Luxury Hoverbikes: As the sales materials say: Purchasing Origin doesn’t just mean choosing a ship, it means choosing a lifestyle. The X1 series of artisan-quality, luxury hoverbikes exemplify this with three variants designed for those seeking terrestrial thrills without sacrificing style or comfort. Choose from the X1, a luxury touring hoverbike, the X1 Velocity, tuned for performance with a custom thruster solution, or the X1 Force, equipped with robust shielding offering protection at even the riskiest destinations. Pilots who own the Origin 400i can store their X1s in the ship’s dedicated bike bay.
• Explore 15 New Derelict Settlements: Derelict Settlements continue to expand, with 15 diverse new settlements of varying sizes added throughout the Stanton system. Including everything from shops, bars, trade terminals and hidden loot, the new settlements host a variety of combat and collection missions, and may contain hidden missions for pilots to discover and undertake.
• Popular PvP Location, Jumptown, Expands: Jumptown has been home to many legendary PvP battles over the years, and continues to expand offering players new opportunities for combat and reward. Wrecks to Riches update adds a fourth location to the PvP grounds, Echo Isle, which is designed for more battle-royal-style combat. Other locations offer alternative experiences including Raven’s Roost, nestled inside a dense forest encouraging combat on foot or using light ground vehicles, and Paradise Cove, tucked next to a towering cliff offering some protection from bombers and other aerial threats.
• Look Your Best with 20 Diverse New Hairstyles: Responding to player requests, CIG have added 20 new hairstyles to Star Citizen, taken directly from the in-development Squadron 42. This set of new hairstyles are designed to be more inclusive and diverse, helping players create their idealized pilot in the ‘verse. These hairstyles are supported by the proprietary “StarHair” technology, offering greater visual fidelity and physics simulations for more realistic movement. CIG can confirm that cosmetology schools in Stanton will expand their curriculum in the coming year, adding even more hairstyles for players to choose from in future updates.
• Arena Commander Improvements Continue: Following a major update in Alpha 3.20, CIG are continuing to expand the content available in their “game within a game” Arena Commander module. The action-focused mode grows with two new FPS maps; Bloodshot Ridge, sitting atop a mountain with stunning 360 degree views and angles of attack, this location is a Flight Combat Map allowing battles to rage from the mountaintops to the planet’s atmosphere, and Maker’s Point, a ramshackle, dusty, abandoned settlement on remote Hurston and three experimental modes; Team Elimination, similar to the popular team deathmatch modes, 2v2 Duo Showdown for pairs of dogfighters, and the Single Weapon Elimination mode challenges marksmen with the A03 Sniper Rifle. This update also brings multi-crew spawning to Arena Commander for the first time, granting participants the ability to spawn directly inside a friendly vessel, even directly to a gunner’s chair, getting them straight into the action.

Star Citizen combines classic space sim and FPS gameplay with boundary-pushing visuals in a massively multiplayer setting of unprecedented fidelity. Live how you want to live: shift paths from cargo hauler to outlaw, explorer, or any other role whenever you want. Explore multiple planets and moons, including vast cities and underground caverns, all created with a unique combination of procedural planet technology and complementary hand-crafted design.

For further information, including how to download and play Star Citizen, visit the official website. Enlist today and join this ever-expanding universe by visiting the game’s Welcome Hub and Guide System for tips on how to play. Keep up to date with Star Citizen development via the game’s Progress Tracker and Roadmap. Millions of players from around the world have already joined to help CIG build the most-ambitious game ever made.

About Cloud Imperium Games

Cloud Imperium Games is a new kind of independent studio dedicated to delivering AAA games outside the established publisher system. It was founded in 2012 by renowned visionary game developer Chris Roberts (Wing Commander series, Freelancer, Privateer), Sandi Gardiner, and international media lawyer and producer Ortwin Freyermuth (Carlito’s Way, Shattered, Das Boot – Director’s Cut), with industry veteran and studio director Erin Roberts (Lego videogame series, Starlancer, Privateer) joining the team in 2013. Cloud Imperium Games is creating Star Citizen, a record-shattering, largely crowdfunded space sim, and Squadron 42, a Hollywood-caliber, story-driven single-player game set in the same universe. Cloud Imperium Games operates in “open development” – sharing progress and updates in near real time. This paradigm-shifting development process (game development usually occurs behind closed doors) gives the community an unprecedented look at Star Citizen and Squadron 42’s development and allows direct feedback and interaction between players and developers, thereby ensuring that the games being developed are what players want to play.

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Happy Holidays! SEGA has announced that the Sonic Holiday Costume for Sonic Superstars is now available across PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One and the Nintendo Switch™ family of systems.

The Sonic Holiday Costume is free for all Sonic Superstars players and contains new apparel for Sonic to wear and bring cheer and joy to the Northstar Islands. The costume can be equipped during character selection by choosing Sonic then hitting the left or right button when playing Story Mode.

Sonic Superstars is now available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One and the Nintendo Switch™ family of systems. Also, sign up for the newsletter by January 31, 2024 to earn a classic, redefined skin for Amy Rose in Sonic Superstars. Please visit the Sonic Superstars official website for full terms and conditions.

To stay current on Sonic the Hedgehog™ news, follow Sonic on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, like him on Facebook, and subscribe to the Twitch channel and the YouTube channel.

Sydney, Australia – 15^th December 2023 – HEXWORKS, a CI Games studio, has announced the start of the ‘Season of Revelry’ in Lords of the Fallen. Part one of this two-part free, festive content update for the dark fantasy action-RPG kicks off today with ‘Offerings of Orius’ and continues 21^st December with ‘Trial of the Three Spirits’. Between the two parts, ‘Season of Revelry’ introduces a whole host of new features, including three brand-new quests that each unlock a new and unique armour and weapon set, new spells, finishing moves, projectiles, all-new snowball fights, and more!

Season of Revelry Features:

Out now – Offerings of Orius

• New spells: Six new spells, including the devastating Immolation, Radiant Shield Throw, and Holy Arrow Shot, further expanding the already wide range of magic-based attacks
• New projectiles:  Players now have three new projectiles at their disposal, including Blood Vomit, Explosive Mines, and Frost Worms, with which to dispatch foes from afar
• New boss weapon abilities: Following a highly positive community reaction to the introduction of boss weapon abilities in an earlier update, players can now unlock uniquely powerful abilities for all boss weapons, including an eruption of bouncing flames with the Abbess’s Greatsword, and a torrent of burning blades with the Father of Misery’s Greathammer… once certain ‘secret tasks’ have been performed
• Seasonal decorations: The Vestiges of Mournstead have been humbly adorned with festive decorations in celebration of the Season of Revelry

21^st December – Trial of the Three Spirits

• Trial of the Three Spirits:  Three new questlines, three new armour sets, three new weapons. Each representing one of the three gods – Orius’ Radiance, Adyr’s Rhogars, and the mysterious Umbral – players will need to overcome some arduous ordeals to reap such rewards
• In-game character appearance reset: A highly requested community feature, players will be able to change their character’s name, body shape and gender, skin tone, hair colour, and other physical attributes… once they complete a new quest to find the shards of the Mirror of Distortion
• New Grievous Attacks: Every family of weapon now has two unique finishers, one for single-handed wielding, and one for two-handed wielding
• Storage Box: Another much-sought feature, players will be able to deposit up to 2,000 items in the Skyrest Bridge Coffer to help free up inventory space
• Gamepad Rebind: Players will have the ability to rebind gamepad buttons, having been able to remap mouse and keyboard since launch
• SNOWBALL FIGHTS! Another new throwable, players can now launch snowballs at enemies or invaders alike

HEXWORKS has also confirmed that updates to Lords of the Fallen will continue into 2024 with the rollout of the remaining new features and enhancements laid out in the content plan announced last month. These will include further refinements to PvP and PvE balancing and the release of the genre-leading New Game Plus modifier system, which will allow players to comprehensively change and set their New Game Plus experience.

Lords of the Fallen is now available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

About CI Games

CI Games is an independent, global video games developer and publisher, with studios in Warsaw, Barcelona, Bucharest, UK, and the US. Founded in 2002, CI Games has created globally recognised titles for over twenty years; the Sniper Ghost Warrior franchise has sold over 14 million copies worldwide, while the original Lords of the Fallen (2014) has surpassed the 10 million player mark. In 2018, United Label was founded to focus on smaller but equally ambitious titles, including Röki, Eldest Souls, and Tails of Iron. HEXWORKS, a new internal studio made up of industry veterans specialising in action-RPGs was formed in early 2020 to develop Lords of the Fallen. The company’s most ambitious title to date, it launched in October 2023 selling over one million copies in 10 days.

Sydney, Australia – December 15, 2023 – Hot Wheels Unleashed™ 2 – Turbocharged gets an extra dose of entertainment with a new Pack created in collaboration with Universal Products and Experiences. Starting today, players can enjoy the Fast X Pack, featuring four new vehicles from the latest chapter of the Fast & Furious Saga: the Chevrolet El Camino, the BMW M5, the Datsun 240Z, and the Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA thatwill add to the iconic Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody already available on day one.

The Fast X Pack is included in the Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged Deluxe Edition and Legendary Edition, as well as in the Season Pass Vol. 1, or can be purchased separately.

Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/QtkhxFwK9KU?si=a6pjbld8igtHJRYZ

With its fresh gameplay mechanics, new environments, diverse terrains, and brand-new game modes, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged takes players on a high-octane journey where speed, skills, and stunt action blend together to offer a complete arcade racing experience. Now, with the Fast X Pack, fans all over the world can live the thrills of the global blockbuster Fast & Furious franchise within the beloved Hot Wheels universe.

The Fast X Pack will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

For more information, visit hotwheelsunleashed.com.

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About Milestone

Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest-established racing game developers in the world.  The 200+ people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™, MXGP, and Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, as well as RIDE and Gravel, Milestone’s own IPs. For more information, please visit www.milestone.it.

HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ 2 – Turbocharged © 2023. Published and Developed by Milestone S.r.l. All rights reserved. HOT WHEELS™ and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel. ©2023 Mattel. All manufacturers, accessory suppliers, names, tracks, sponsors, brands and associated imagery featured in this game are trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners.

About Mattel

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogues of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends®, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Monster High® and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music, and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us online at mattel.com

About Universal Games and Digital Platforms

Universal’s Games and Digital Platforms group leverages the vast portfolio of IP and characters from NBCUniversal. The Games and Digital Platforms group is a business unit of Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E), which is chartered with globally expanding the company’s intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and 3rd party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E’s three lines of business include Consumer Products, Games and Digital Platforms, as well as Theme Parks Products & Retail. The company’s extensive portfolio includes properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation, and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. UP&E is part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. www.universalproductsexperiences.com

About THE FAST SAGA

The Fast & Furious saga is a phenomenon. For more than twenty years, the franchise has stoked passion in an ever-expanding audience and has earned more than $7 billion at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures’ record-smashing, homegrown Fast & Furious films have become the studio’s most-profitable and longest-running franchise. Across social media platforms, the fan following for the movies and cast has grown into the biggest of any active franchise.