Sydney, Australia, February 16, 2024 – Hot Wheels Unleashed™ 2 – Turbocharged today released the new Made in Italy Expansion Pack, featuring an array of new content with hints of nostalgia perfect for both first-time and seasoned players. Developed for Mattel by Milestone, proudly based in Milan, the creative minds behind the game and Expansion Pack are the very folks who know the alleys of Italy like the back of their controllers. The pack includes four of the most iconicItalian vehiclesand a brand-new setting that will take players through the alleys of a small Italian coastal village, available now across all major gaming platforms.

Watch the Made in Italy Expansion Pack trailerhere: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ENgkVpLDPQ

Players with a sporty edge will finally get to experience the thrills of racing behind the wheel of Italian-made speedsters like the Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI and Lancia 037, whereas players with an eye for the romantic will fall in love with the legendary Fiat 500D Modificado and the historic Vespa 90 SS Super Sprint (1966). Whizzing among roof tiles, bricks and stones, the all-new Italian Village is the perfect setting to enjoy adrenaline-fueled races while discovering the hidden corners of a wonderful township on the Italian coastline with its restaurants, shops, and the church bell tower.

The Made in Italy Expansion 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. 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.

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About Mattel

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest portfolios 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

Spain – 15th February 2024. Indie publisher and developer Firenut Games is thrilled to announce Shines Over: The Damned, a dark horror adventure game coming exclusively to PlayStation 5 in Spring 2024. 

Shines Over: The Damned is a unique adventure experience where your senses will be tested and your reality questioned. Immerse yourself in a mysterious and terrifying world where scares, tension and environmental puzzles surround you, and danger lies in wait. 

You have no name, no weapons. There are no friends to protect you. You are alone except for your faithful dog, who will guide you through this dark world and stay by your side.

Beware of the horrors that await you in Shines Over: The Damned. You have been warned. . . 

Watch the announcement trailer for Shines Over: The Damned here

Features of Shines Over: The Damned. 

• Beautifully created environments using Megascans Technology enhance the dark game storyline.
• High-tension exploration exposing the terrifying secrets of the world around you – Expect jumpscares! 
• Engaging first-person gameplay with platforming elements to access new areas of the world
• Challenging environmental puzzles to solve, each revealing new secrets.
• Explore a dark and oppressive world with an atmosphere of terror.

Shines Over: The Damned will be launching exclusively for PlayStation 5 this Spring, published by Firenut Games.

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About Firenut Games 

Firenut Games is a European video game publishing company for PC and Consoles that aims to support great talents and launch video games with a unique essence. Our philosophy is to produce video games focused on gamers.

The New Gallivanter Baller ST-D Raises the Bar for Supersized SUVs – Plus, Get the New Contrast Dragon Mask, Los Santos Drug Wars Bonuses, and More

The new Baller ST-D is the latest addition to Gallivanter’s pedigreed lineup of SUVs: road-ready, supercharged by design, and Imani Tech compatible for that extra edge in situations calling for a Remote Control Unit or a Missile Lock-On Jammer to get out of a predicament.

Pick up an ST-D for yourself on Legendary Motorsport’s website or at the Luxury Autos showroom, and take it to your Agency Workshop to outfit it with Imani Tech upgrades.

Meanwhile, the city’s drag racers waiting with bated breath for the release of the Declasse Impaler SZ sedan can look forward to its arrival next week.

Lunar New Year Gifts

The Lunar New Year celebration in GTA Online concludes this week. Get the new Contrast Dragon Mask to ensure this is a year full of success and prosperity, and also receive all the previous week’s mask and apparel gifts — the Wooden Dragon Mask, Red Lunar New Year Dress, Black Lunar New Year Tee, Regal Dragon Mask, and Midnight Dragon Mask — just by playing.

Los Santos Drug Wars Bonuses
Help the Fooliganz with their psychedelic hijinks and plans for world domination. Assisting these misfits in both First Dose and Last Dose Missions will grant you 2X GTA$ and RP.

TIP: You’ll need to set up an Acid Lab to aid the Fooliganz. Luckily, the MTL Brickade 6×6 (Service) and all its Upgrades and Modifications (including Acid Lab Installation) are 30% off this week. Visit Warstock Cache & Carry’s in-game website to purchase one for yourself.

Once you’ve got your psychedelic operation up and running, you can offload product in Acid Lab Sell Missions to rake in Double Rewards throughout this week. Plus, assist Dax in dosing the world in Fooligan Jobs this week and you’ll earn 2X GTA$ and RP. Completing 3 Fooligan Jobs by February 21 will also fulfill the new Weekly Challenge, and land you an extra GTA$100,000.

5X GTA$ on Taxi Work

Contribute to Los Santos’ gig economy by picking up customers and shuttling them to their destinations in Taxi Work and you’ll earn 5X GTA$ all week long.

If you haven’t already, pick up your own Taxi (Service) this week at a special 30% discount from Warstock Cache & Carry, and you’ll always be able to launch Taxi Work at your own leisure just by requesting the Taxi from Pegasus.

2X GTA$ and RP on Power Play

Run amok taking out foes and utilizing power-ups to tilt the playing field in Power Play and earn Double Rewards through February 21.

Salvage Yard Robbery Targets

Visit your Salvage Yard to learn how you can steal a trio of vaunted vehicles — the Lampadati Komoda (Sports), Överflöd Tyrant (Super), and Vapid Caracara 4×4 (Off-Road) — in a series of elaborate multi-part robberies.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom

Stop by Simeon Yetarian’s Premium Deluxe Motorsport showroom anytime this week to scope out his latest curated selection of vehicles:

• Declasse Lifeguard (Emergency)
• Ocelot Locust (Sports)
• Western Bagger (Motorcycle)
• BF Raptor (Sports, 30% off)
• Declasse Vamos (Muscle, 30% off)

Luxury Autos Showroom and Other Vehicle Offerings

The Luxury Autos showroom in Rockford Hills offers a good look at the new Gallivanter Baller ST-D (SUV) glittering behind glass, alongside the Vapid Dominator GT (Muscle) — both obtainable via on-the-spot purchase.

If you’re up for sitting behind the wheel of a rolling experiment, check out Hao’s latest Premium Test Ride: a tweaked-out version of the Weeny Issi Rally (SUV) outfitted with a full suite of cosmetic and performance-enhancing upgrades.

Hit up the Test Track inside the LS Car Meet to try out the Bravado Buffalo (Sports), Cheval Fugitive (Sedan), and Dinka Double-T (Motorcycle) on the painted track. Compete in Scrambles and Time Trials, or freestyle between the columns — at no personal cost. Placing Top 5 in the LS Car Meet Series for two days in a row will win you the Vapid Caracara 4×4 (Off-Road).

Spin the Lucky Wheel at The Diamond Casino & Resort for a shot at this week’s jackpot: the Albany Brigham (Muscle).

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 Cap, 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

• MTL Brickade 6×6 (includes Acid Lab Installation) – 30% off
• MTL Brickade 6×6 Upgrades and Modifications – 30% off
• Annis 300R (Sports) – 30% off
• Överflöd Entity MT (Super) – 30% off
• BF Raptor (Sports) – 30% off
• Declasse Vamos (Muscle) – 30% off
• Vapid Taxi (Service) – 30% off

Gun Van Inventory and Discounts

Nightstick | Stun Gun (30% off) | Widowmaker (35% off for GTA+ Members) | Advanced Rifle | Sweeper Shotgun | Marksman Rifle | Sticky Bombs | Pipe Bombs | Armor

Become the most infamous pirate kingpin and build your smuggling empire in the perilous world of Skull and Bones. 

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 16, 2024 – Today, Ubisoft announced that Skull and Bones is now available on Ubisoft+, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S as well as PC through the Ubisoft Store, GeForce Now and Epic Games Store. A Free Trial will also be available starting February 16,allowing players to experience up to 8 hours of unrestricted gameplay. 

In Skull and Bones, players will immerse themselves in thrilling experiences by sailing through unexplored waters in search of challenges, competition, and crafting. As players start with nothing, they will need to increase their Infamy by taking on contracts, going on treasure hunts, engaging in high stakes naval combat, plundering forts, and much more. As players climb through the ranks and grow in infamy, they will gain access to blueprints that will allow them to craft better ships, weapons, attachments, and furniture with resources gathered from the world. 

Skull and Bones is inspired by the Indian Ocean during the tumultuous second Golden Age of Piracy. Players enter a chaotic and ruthless era as warring factions vie for power on the lawless seas. Anyone can head into the treacherous waters on their own, or form groups of up to 3 players as they battle powerful Mega-corporations, pirate hunters, local factions, rival pirates and more.  

Players can get a taste of what the game has to offer with the Free Trial, which is available now. During the trial period, players will have unrestricted access to the game on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S as well as PC through the Ubisoft Store and Epic Games Store, allowing them to embark on epic voyages, engage in intense naval battles, and explore the vast expanse of the open seas for a total of 8 hours of gameplay. If they wish to continue their adventure, progression and all unlocked items will be carried over after purchasing the game. 

While exploring these dangerous seas, players will be fully immersed in the pirate fantasy thanks to the original soundtrack created by Tom Holkenborg and sea shanties by the Busking Barnacles. Both their creative work conveys the epic scale of this extraordinary adventure. The full soundtrack is available now on all streaming platforms and is also available here: https://ubisoftmusic.ffm.to/skullandbones.

Skull and Bones, the first new IP and major game title led by Ubisoft Singapore and developed by gaming talent in Southeast Asia and India, is available now on Ubisoft+, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X | S as well as Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store, GeForce Now and Epic Games Store. 

For more information about Skull and Bones, please visit skullandbonesgame.com. You can also follow Skull and Bones on Facebook at facebook.com/skullandbonesgame, Instagram at instagram.com/skullandbonesgame and on X at twitter.com/skullnbonesgame.   

For the latest news on Skull and Bones and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.   

To purchase Skull and Bones, please visit store.ubisoft.com . 

About Skull and Bones^TM  

Skull and Bones is a co-op open world pirate action RPG where you play by your own rules to become the most infamous pirate kingpin and build your smuggling empire in a perilous world. Craft a variety of unique ships, forge unlikely alliances, and take part in thrilling naval battles as you overcome the odds and bring mayhem on the seas. Be part of an immersive world that introduces new challenges and features every season. Skull and BonesTM is developed by Ubisoft Singapore in collaboration with Ubisoft Belgrade, Berlin, Chengdu, Kyiv, Montreal, Mumbai, Paris, Philippines, Pune, and Shanghai    

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 €1,739 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.     

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A Known Date – An Unexplored World

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 16 FEBRUARY 2024 – On 28 March, 2024 the Definitive Edition of Outward, the open-world fantasy role-playing game developed by Nine Dots Studio, is launching on the Nintendo Switch.

Set in the world of Aurai, players step into the boots of an ordinary adventurer defending themselves against threatening creatures, braving hazardous environmental conditions, and keeping healthy and hydrated.

So, check your backpack to ensure you’re well-prepared for you journey through cities, dangerous hidden dungeons (teeming with formidable enemies), and as you traverse the untamed wilderness.

The Nintendo Switch release is the culmination of months of hard work between NineDots Studio and Sneaky Box, the developer brought on board to lead the efforts of porting the game to the hybrid console.

The Definitive Edition includes the base game, along with the DLCs “The Three Brothers” and “The Soroboreans” – along with a plethora of new and updated content, including new weapons, dungeons and quality of life improvements.

Key Features:

• Survive in the wilds as you explore the land 
• Play solo or cooperatively online 
• Dynamic defeat scenarios that react to your context 
• Constant auto-saving means there’s no turning back 
• Ritualistic, step-by-step approach to spellcasting 
• Unique experience with every play through 

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Title: Outward – Definitive Edition
Platform: Nintendo Switch

Genre: Survival Action RPG
Developer: Nine Dots Studio
Publisher: PLAION
Release Date: March 28th, 2024

Languages: VO: English, French & German

Text: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian & Turkish

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, 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 Nine Dots Studio

At Nine Dots Studio we create games aimed at hardcore gamers with sophisticated tastes. We specialize in making games that would normally be out of scope for a studio of our size by refining our management practices and by focusing on creating the best work environment for our team. Our team currently counts 29 employees, all based in Quebec City, Canada.

TOKYO – Feb 15th, 2024 – Nyaaaanvy, the physics-based 3D catplatform fighter starring fluffy feline fighters from publisher Phoenixx and developer Team DigitalMind, picks a (cat) fight on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024.

Battle a clutter of cute, cat-like creatures known as Nyanvies. Flail their wiggly slinky-like bodies to attack fellow formidable felines, and rack up enough damage to send opponents careening off stage across a variety of wacky arenas. 

Sling Nyanvy hind legs side-to-side for horizontal attacks, uppercut-butt kitties skyward with rising strikes, or pounce downward with descending blows. As damage percentage increases, so does knockback — combo contenders into a daze, and then send them flying into the unknown to remain the last kitty standing.

Twist, curl, and jump around a variety of hairbrained locations like atop a moving bus, an apartment rooftop, an old-school jungle gym, and across moving conveyor belts. Dodge moving obstacles to avoid being whisked off-stage, and race towards randomly-spawning fish and tuna cans that boost health and attack power.

Cat-stomize the purr-fect Nyanvy companion for their moment in the spotlight with dozens of different body patterns, eye colors, fur colors, ear and whisker types. Show off some cool-cat personality with fancy accessories like hair bows, mustaches, halos, top hats, eyepatches, and more. 

Earn stripes in arcade mode, face an endless supply of enemies in survival mode, or engage in comical combat with up to four-player local multiplayer and six-player online skirmishes. Get a solo workout in training mode where curious kittens can get their kicks in practice areas before going paw-to-paw in rating matches. 

“Nyaaaanvy is a whacky adventure for those looking to engage in feline fisticuffs, and the cutest platform fighter we’ve ever seen” said RRR, member of Team DigitalMind.  “Fighters can get creative with their cat-like creations and spend nine lives worth of playtime perfecting their style in the ring.”

Nyaaaanvy arrives on Nintendo Switch and wiggles out of Early Access into 1.0 on Steam for PC on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 with language options in English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese. For more information, follow Phoenixx on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. 

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.

PC Players Can Now Enjoy the Celebrated Block-building Role-playing Game Featuring all Previously Released DLC

SYDNEY (Feb. 16, 2024) – SQUARE ENIX^® has released DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ on PC via STEAM®. The PC version includes upgraded crafting features and the “Terra Incognita” DLC at no additional cost. A DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS + DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2 bundle is also available. Players who previously purchased DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2 on Steam can purchase DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS at a discounted price.

DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS is an immersive sandbox gaming experience that invites Builders to rebuild the ruined realm of Alefgard, gathering materials and crafting unique items with endless possibilities. Set in a captivating DRAGON QUEST story and world, the title features an intuitive control system that will have players building towers and castles of their own to protect the world from the treacherous Dragonlord, an iconic DRAGON QUEST monster. The game’s classic RPG elements also deliver an exciting, family-friendly gaming experience.

The Steam version of DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS will also include upgraded crafting features and “Terra Incognita,” the content that was originally added in 2022 to the mobile version, where Builders can freely craft and play, now with nearly double the height of blocks that can be stacked on their creations. The additional content in “Terra Incognita” includes*:

• Boss Monster Model Set – Builders can unpack several giant posable monster figures that can be added to their worlds.
• Astronomy Set – Builders can light up the night sky with ten stars and planets to bring the beauty of the galaxy to their backyard.
• Pixel Ring – More than just a pretty accessory, Builders can wear a Pixel Ring that grants higher number of “pixels” when defeating an enemy in “Terra Incognita”, which they can then use to create special items on the “Dragon Quest Game Pack” workstation.
• Magic Carpet – Builders can use a magic carpet as they observe, build, and explore their structures from the sky, as well as listen to special music as they travel.

*The content above is the same as the content added to the 2022 mobile version.

System Requirements:

DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS is currently available for Android, iOS, PlayStation® 4 and Nintendo Switch™.

For more information on DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS, visit: https://dragonquestbuilders.com

DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS + DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2 Bundle Edition Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/37565

About Square Enix, Inc.

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

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

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“STEAM” is a trademark and/or registered trademark of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. “PlayStation” and “PS4” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. “Nintendo Switch” is a trademark of Nintendo. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

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Utomik announces that a demo version of the highly anticipated Day One release is now available on the platform

Eindhoven, 15 February 2024, 10AM CET – Utomik is excited to share that the Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles demo is now live on the platform, giving subscribers a chance to experience the next instalment of the award-winning series before the full version becomes available on March 26, also on Utomik.

The vast oceanic world of Great Ursee sits devastated by the great war 40 years ago, in desperate need of a commander to rebuild civilization. In a land of lost myths, breathtaking vistas and unthinkable dangers, Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles is an open-world builder that invites players to carve a legacy into a world shattered by the decisions of those who came before.

The game’s freebuild feature includes sprawling towns, spires, and fortresses that become hubs for trade or rallying grounds for conquests, allowing players to create trade routes and strike alliances with other factions.

Created by Dutch indie developer Tomas Sala, Falconeer Chronicles is the highly anticipated sequel to the BAFTA-nominated original ‘The Falconeer’.

With 1400+ games currently on the platform, 300+ of which are available on the cloud, and new games added every month, Utomik brings gaming to your PC, mobile and Smart TV. Players can get a 14-day free trial before subscribing to the platform with plans starting at £4.49/$4.99 per month. 

Discover more with Utomik and play anywhere, any time. Seamlessly jump from gaming on mobile to desktop to Smart TVs without losing any progress. 

Check out the Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles demo on Utomik today. 

About Utomik  

Utomik.com is a worldwide gaming subscription service that services both the B2C and the B2B markets with its hybrid gaming platform. The platform delivers an excellent user experience through cloud gaming and fast-download tech, which ensures smooth game performance all over the world. Partners such as Samsung, LG, and Hewlett Packard embrace this progressiveness by adapting Utomik.com’s services to their products.   The platform appeals to casual and core audiences of all ages, supporting a games library of 1400+ high-quality titles on PC and currently a subset of those for smart TVs and Android devices users in the cloud. Cloud gaming allows Utomik.com to offer an accessible gaming experience, allowing people to play whenever and wherever they want. Players can get a 14-day free trial before subscribing to the platform with plans starting at £4.49/mo. 

Today, Phil Spencer, Microsoft Gaming CEO; Sarah Bond, Xbox President; and Matt Booty, President, Gaming Content & Studios, joined The Official Xbox Podcast to set out the vision for our content and hardware strategy, now with Activision Blizzard part of the team.

In case you missed it, the conversation included updates on Xbox’s plans to continue bringing more games to more people around the world. An Xbox Wire blog post is live with further details, and we invite you to watch the podcast episode on YouTube below:

Pre-orders for PS start today, 28 Feb. for Xbox

SEATTLE – 15 Feb. 2024 – Cartel Tycoon, the survival business simulator from developer Moon Moose and publisher tinyBuild, expands its reach onto Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on Thursday, 14 March 2024 The Standard Edition features the base game, and the Deluxe Edition includes all previously released PC DLCs for the ultimate kingpin experience. Pre-orders start today for PlayStation 5 and on Thursday, 28 Feb. 2024, for Xbox, including a 10% discount and the bonus content “Diva’s Hotel” featuring a new lieutenant, four cartel emblems, and a new hotel skin.

Command a ruthless empire as the head of a budding drug production inspired by the ‘80s and ‘90s narco trade. Grow a humble farming operation into a massive logistical system with plantations, labs, aerodromes, and more. Smuggle drugs and other resources while keeping law enforcement and public sentiment at bay. Defend the business from rival cartels, the DEA, CIA, and the army through violence, propaganda, or violence. Dealer’s choice.

Since an empire needs capital first to grow, launder any earned cash, bribe corrupt politicians, and keep lieutenants in line. Make hard decisions with rippling impacts through a dynamic narrative system. Keep coming back thanks to Cartel Tycoon’s deep replayability, with a wide variety of characters to encounter, dozens of paths to take, and endless strategic combinations.

Create the perfect capo experience with a variety of game modes. While Story takes players through tens of hours of rich narrative gameplay, Sandbox encourages rampant creativity with highly customizable features. For an extra devious challenge, put it all on the line in the Hardcore permadeath Survival mode.

When death inevitably comes knocking, continue the legacy by choosing a proper successor from the lieutenants left behind. Rebuild the empire no matter how many times it falls into ruin. Rise from the ashen remains of failure and become even more powerful than before. 

The Deluxe Edition brings all previously released DLCs on PC to consoles: new sets of lieutenants with special abilities from Guerilla and La Familia, and the expansive San Rafaela featuring a new playable map, storyline, and gameplay mechanics.

Cartel Tycoon drops on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on Thursday, 14 March 2024. The Standard Edition will be priced at $29.99 with a 10% pre-order; the Deluxe Edition featuring all three previously released DLCs (San Rafaela, La Familia, Guerillas), will be priced at $44.99, with a 10% pre-order discount. The game supports English, Russian, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and Turkish languages.

For more information, visit the official Cartel Tycoon website, follow the game on Twitter and Instagram, like its official Facebook page, subscribe to its YouTube channel, and join the cartel ranks on Discord. 

About Moon Moose

Moon Moose is a multi-talented, fully remote studio spread across US, Russia, Lithuania, Serbia, Turkey, Armenia, and other places. The core team, composed of gaming industry veterans with more than ten years of experience, decided to part ways with their previous company and take a swing at making their own games. In early 2021, the studio was officially acquired by tinyBuild. Cartel Tycoon is their first major project as a team.

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. Our dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, Latvia, and throughout Eastern Europe.

For more information, visit: https://www.tinybuild.com/