THE RESIDENT EVIL FIRST AID DRINK SUPPLY BOX BRINGSSURVIVAL, NOSTALGIA AND THIRST-QUENCHING GOODNESS TO GAMERS WORLDWIDE
Los Angeles, California, December 20, 2023 – GameFlavor, a leader in consumable collectibles for video games, announces it has partnered with Capcom to bring the iconic Resident Evil game franchise to life in the form of the Resident Evil First Aid Drink Collector’s Box. The recreation of the storage box and first aid spray containers into real life consumable beverages is a scaled down collectible and is available now at https://gameflavor.com/en-br/products/limited-resident-evil-first-aid-drink-collector-s-box for $186.65.
“When creating collectible consumables, it’s vitally important to capture the essence of the in-game item and have it translate across all senses to the actual, real-life product,” said Michael Codd, CEO of GameFlavor. “That means bringing the look, the smell, AND the flavor that all Resident Evil fans imagine a First Aid Drink or Spray would be.”
More than simply a beverage, the Resident Evil First Aid Drink Collector‘s Box serves as a portal for players to re-experience the thrill and fond memories from the franchise. Each component of the box, from the overall packaging to the individual cans, has been thoughtfully designed to capture the spirit of the Resident Evil universe.
The Resident Evil First Aid Refreshment Supply Box is now available GameFlavor.com and contains the following items:
One RE storage box inspired replica
Ten First Aid Drink cans with Cucumber-Lime-Mint flavor
One attachable Spray Cap for cosplay or display
Four metal Ink Ribbon tins
Four drink herbs
Eight Resident Evil inspired mocktail recipes
One numbered collector’s certificate
One making-of booklet
About GameFlavor
GameFlavor is a global leader in consumable collectibles for video games. The company is dedicated to bringing games to life by enhancing the feeling players get when interacting with items inside their favorite game, whether it be food, drink potions or other in-game items. The GameFlavor team is comprised of gaming enthusiasts and industry experts, passionate about creating products that have meaning and trigger nostalgic enthusiasm about the classic titles they represent. GameFlavor’s collectibles are of the highest quality, limited edition and designed to bring the gaming experience to life for fans worldwide.
Strategic Visionaries Wanted: Industry Giant 4.0 Invites Players to Rise to the Ranks of Titans Like Rockefeller, Jobs, and Bezos.
Oberhaching, Germany, December 20th 2023 – Developer Don VS Dodo and publisher Toplitz Productions are pleased to reveal that their real time economic strategy simulation game Industry Giant 4.0 will be coming to PC in the second half of 2024.
Players will be able to embark on a journey of economic dominance of their own, inspired by history making business leaders such as Rockefeller, Jobs and Bezos as they carve out a business empire. Big business means even bigger planning and Industry Giant 4.0 will allow players to unleash their entrepreneurial spirit as they navigate their business strategies through a diverse landscape of world events, climate regulations and economic crises, all of which creates a thrilling business dynamic.
Those looking to carve out a successful business empire will be pleased to know that Industry Giant 4.0 offers different industries including mines, farms, manufacturing as well as raw materials, intermediate products and end products to manage.
„We are aware of the emotions and the memories that players associate with Industry Giant. We know that we are taking on a great legacy and have big shoes to fill. We are confident, that with our passion for the franchise and genre as well as our fresh ideas we will turn IG 4.0 into an exceptional gaming experience that meets the expectations of both newcomers as well as long-standing fans of the Giant games“ says co-founder Matthias Lutz at Don VS Dodo.
„We are absolutely delighted to have a development team in Don VS Dodo, that not only understands the essence of the Giant franchise, but also fully embodies our motto ‘Games With Heart and Soul’ “, adds Matthias Wünsche, CEO Toplitz Productions. “We are convinced that the studio will succeed in guiding Industry Giant into a productive future.“
Industry Giant 4.0 will encompass all the aspects necessary to create and manage a thriving business where utilizing important data will be instrumental in strategic decision-making across the value chain. A keen business mind means looking at all aspects, from the flow of goods to the condition and efficiencies of factories, stores and warehouses. Additionally, players will need to look at ways to enhance productivity, flexibility, innovation, and resource efficiency, and even construct transportation networks, plan production, manage finances, and navigate global events that can impact their bottom line.
Players will shape an industrial empire from the ground up with all of the available tools at their disposal to formulate a successful business. Industry Giant 4.0 aims to offer a comprehensive experience in transportation infrastructure, industrial building, production planning and financial management.
As a visionary industrial giant or business team, players can confront the daily challenges of a dynamic business as they deal with the complexities of outside influences from seasonal challenges such as weather and random events, to market conditions and financial implications such as taxation and permits.
Industry Giant 4.0 isn’t just a game – it’s a journey into the heart of industrial strategy. From supply chain finesse to global market domination, players will craft their legacy in the ever-evolving landscape of commerce.
To find out more about the game and to wishlist it, head over to the games official Steam page here.
About Don VS Dodo
Munich-based Don VS Dodo is a small studio with a core focus on developing video games. For their games, the most important ingredient is their passion and teamwork. Together with elegant game design and on time and in budget delivery they know that only a polished game is a good game. By prioritizing quality over quantity, they have helped deliver great projects. Focusing on multiplayer and co-op games Don VS Dodo strives to bring together friends and family to play together. Be it as couch co-op or through online play, Don and Dodo want players to enjoy their games together.
About Toplitz Productions
The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.
Enjoy Survival Horror Action Wherever You Go with iPhone, iPad, and Mac
London (December 20, 2023) Today, Capcom is unleashing Resident Evil™ 4 for the latest Apple devices. The state-of-the-art survival horror title is now available on iPhone 15 Pro models and all iPads and Macs with M-series chips. The reawakened classic runs natively on Apple silicon and utilizes advanced features like MetalFX Upscaling to deliver amazing visuals and impressive performance.
Apple users can experience a portion of Resident Evil 4 with a free download before accessing the full campaign with a single purchase. Resident Evil 4 is also debuting on the App Store with a scary-good launch discount until January 17, 2024. Players who pick up the title before that date will also receive a collection of in-game items as a special bonus. These rewards include “Attaché Case: Gold,” “Attaché Case: Classic,” “Special Charm: Green Herb,” and “Special Charm: Handgun Ammo,” all of which offer unique abilities when equipped.
Resident Evil 4 supports Universal Purchase, so Apple users can play across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with only one purchase. The game also features cross-progression, allowing players to transfer save data between Apple devices and continue the journey wherever they go. The intense gameplay can be enjoyed with a variety of controllers. The Mac version also includes keyboard and mouse support, while iPhone and iPad offer fully customizable touch controls.
In addition to the award-winning main game, the acclaimed Separate Ways also releases today on Apple devices. This story DLC follows Ada Wong on a secret mission that intertwines with Leon S. Kennedy’s harrowing rescue operation. The mysterious agent’s adventure expands upon the narrative of Resident Evil 4 and takes the action to new heights with fresh gameplay elements that deliver an even more thrilling and fast-paced experience.
ABOUT RESIDENT EVIL 4
Resident Evil 4 follows Leon S. Kennedy six years after surviving the biological disaster of Raccoon City. Now an agent reporting directly to the president of the United States, Leon is dispatched to an isolated European village to rescue the president’s missing daughter. There, he discovers a terrifying fervor beyond reason that grips the local populace. Resident Evil 4 preserves the essence of the original while using Capcom’s proprietary RE ENGINE to deliver modernized gameplay, a reimagined storyline, and vividly detailed graphics. Beyond the main campaign, the fan-favorite bonus mode The Mercenaries is available as free DLC. Players can also see another side of the adventure in the Separate Ways DLC, which follows Ada Wong on a secret mission that answers lingering questions from the main story. Resident Evil 4 has garnered widespread acclaim and sold over 5 million units worldwide.
About Capcom
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com or news.capcomusa.com.
Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
Celebrate the end of 2023 and welcome in the New Year with the mammoth-sized January Sale promotion, which commences on the PlayStation Store today, Wednesday, December 20. This is the biggest sale event of the year with discounts across a vast number of digital games and DLC for a limited time. That includes* the likes of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Cross-Gen Edition (30% off), EA Sports FC 24 Standard Edition PS4 & PS5 (60% off) and Mortal Kombat 1 Standard Edition PS5 (40% off).
You can browse the entire list below, and head to PlayStation Store to see what’s available.
January Sale game list
A Plague Tale: Innocence Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown – Season Pass After the Fall After Us Age of Wonders 4 Alan Wake 2 Aliens: Dark Descent Aliens: Fireteam Elite Anno 1800 Anthem Assassin’s Creed® IV: Black Flag Assassin’s Creed® Odyssey Assassin’s Creed® Origins Assassin’s Creed® Rogue Remastered Assassin’s Creed® Syndicate Assassin’s Creed® Unity Assassin’s Creed® Mirage Assassin’s Creed® The Ezio Collection Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla PS4 & PS5 Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla Season Pass Assetto Corsa Competizione Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key Atelier Ryza 3: Season Pass Atlas Fallen Atomic Heart – Atomic Pass Atomic Heart – Standard Edition Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle Autobahn Police Simulator 3 Avatar The Last Airbender: Quest for Balance Back 4 Blood: Annual Pass Back 4 Blood: Standard Edition PS4 & PS5 Baldur’s Gate 3 Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance Batman: Arkham Knight Batman: Arkham Knight Season Pass Battlefield 1 Battlefield 2042 Battlefield 4: Premium Edition Battlefield Hardline Battlefield V Bayonetta Berserk and the Band of the Hawk BioShock: The Collection Black Desert – Pearls Black Desert: Conqueror Edition Boltgun Borderlands 3 PS4™ & PS5™ Borderlands 3 Season Pass Bundle Builder Simulator Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War Call of Duty®: Black Ops III – Zombies Chronicles Edition Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare II – Cross-Gen Edition Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare III – Cross-Gen Edition Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® Call of Duty®: Vanguard – Cross-Gen Edition CarX Drift Racing Online Chivalry 2 PS4 & PS5 Chivalry 2 PS4 & PS5 – King’s Edition Content Cities: Skylines Cocoon Company of Heroes 3: Premium Edition Control Control – Expansion Pack 1 ‘The Foundation’ Control – Expansion Pack 2 ‘AWE’ Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time Crash Bundle 2021 Anniversary Crash Bundle 2021 Quadrilogy Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled + Spyro Game Bundle Crash Team Rumble™ – Standard Edition CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION Crossfire: Sierra Squad Crossout – Arachnida Crossout – Barghest Crossout – Polymorph Pack Crossout – Steel Shield Crossout – The Creation Crusader Kings III Crusader Kings III: Royal Court Cuphead Cuphead – The Delicious Last Course Cyberpunk 2077 Cyberpunk 2077 — Phantom Liberty Dead by Daylight: Ultimate Edition Dead Island 2 Dead Island: Definitive Collection Dead or Alive 6 – Digital Deluxe Edition Dead Space DEATHLOOP DEATHLOOP + Ghostwire: Tokyo Bundle Deliver Us Mars Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles Character Pass PS4&PS5 Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles Deluxe Edition PS4 & PS5 Demon’s Souls Descenders Destiny 2: Lightfall Destroy All Humans! 2 Diablo® IV Standard Bundle Digimon World: Next Order DIRT 5 PS4 & PS5 DiRT Rally 2.0 Disco Elysium – The Final Cut Dishonored 2 DOOM Eternal Standard Edition DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods – Part One DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods – Part Two DOOM Slayers Collection Dragon Age: Inquisition – DLC Bundle Dragon Age: Inquisition – Game of the Year Edition Dragon Ball FighterZ Dragon Ball the Breakers Special Edition Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 – Extra Pass Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 – Super Pass Drums Rock Drums Rock – Legendary Mix Vol. 1 Drums Rock – Undertale DLC Dying Light 2 Stay Human PS4&PS5 Dying Light: The Following – Enhanced Edition EA Family Bundle EA Sports FC 24 – Standard Edition ELDEN RING Endzone – A World Apart Eternights Exoprimal Deluxe Edition F1 23 F1 Manager 2023 – Deluxe Edition FAIRY TAIL FAIRY TAIL Season Pass Fallout 4 Far Cry 3: Classic Edition Far Cry 4 Far Cry 5 Far Cry Primal FAR CRY®6 Standard Edition Farm Together FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse Fate/Samurai Remnant Final Fantasy IX – Digital Edition Final Fantasy VII FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE EPISODE INTERmission (New Story Content Featuring Yuffie) FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE Final Fantasy VIII Remastered Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster FINAL FANTASY XVI FINAL FANTASY XVI Digital Deluxe Edition FINAL FANTASY XVI Digital Deluxe Edition Upgrade Firefighting Simulator – The Squad PS4™ & PS5™ For Honor – Complete Edition For Honor – Marching Fire Expansion For Honor – Year 3 Pass Forspoken Digital Deluxe Edition Fort Solis Gang Beasts Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord – Full Containment Edition Upgrade (Season Pass) Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Ghostrunner 2 Ghostwire: Tokyo Gloomhaven – Jaws of the Lion God of War God of War Ragnarök Goodbye Volcano High Gord GORN Gotham Knights Gotham Knights – Visionary Pack Grand Theft Auto V: Megalodon Shark Cash Card Grand Theft Auto V: Premium Edition GreedFall – Gold Edition Green Hell VR GRID Legends GTA Trilogy PS4 & PS5 Hades Heavenly Bodies Hell Let Loose Hellsweeper VR Hogwarts Legacy Hogwarts Legacy: Dark Arts Pack (Deluxe Edition DLC) Horizon Forbidden West Humankind Heritage Deluxe Edition IMMORTALS FENYX RISING PS4 & PS5 IMMORTALS FENYX RISING SEASON PASS Immortals of Aveum inFAMOUS Second Son Infinity Strash: DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai Infinity Strash: DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai – Digital Deluxe Upgrade Injustice 2: Legendary Edition Inscryption Insurgency: Sandstorm It Takes Two PS4™ & PS5™ Job Simulator JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE ALL-STAR BATTLE R DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven Journey to Foundation Judgment Jurassic World Evolution Jurassic World Evolution 2 Jurassic World Evolution 2: Dominion Biosyn Expansion Jusant Just Dance 2024 Edition Kao the Kangaroo Anniversary Edition Kena: Bridge of Spirits PS4 & PS5 Killing Floor 2 Kingdom Come: Deliverance – Royal Edition Kingdom Hearts All-In-One Package KINGDOM HEARTS III King’s Bounty II Lord’s Edition KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series L.A. Noire LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham – Season Pass LEGO City Undercover LEGO Harry Potter Collection LEGO Jurassic World LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 – Deluxe Edition LEGO Marvel’s Avengers Deluxe Edition LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga – Character Collection 1 and 2 PS4 & PS5 LEGO The Hobbit LEGO® 2K Drive Awesome Edition LES MILLS BODYCOMBAT Let’s Sing 2024 with International Hits Lies of P Life is Strange 2 – Complete Season Life is Strange: True Colors PS4 & PS5 Lords of the Fallen – Standard Edition Lost Judgement Digital Premium Edition Lost Judgment Season Pass Bundle Madden NFL 24 Mafia Trilogy Bundle Mafia: Definitive Edition Maneater PS4 & PS5 Martha Is Dead Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel’s Midnight Suns Mass Effect: Andromeda – Standard Recruit Edition Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition Matchpoint – Tennis Championships Matchpoint – Tennis Championships | Legends DLC METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.1 PS4 & PS5 Metro Exodus – Expansion Pass Metro Exodus: Gold Edition Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor – Game of the Year Edition Middle-earth: Shadow of War – Definitive Edition MLB® The Show™ 23 MLB® The Show™ 23 Stubs™ Monopoly Plus Monster Hunter: World Monster Hunter: World – Iceborne Monster Hunter: World – Iceborne – Deluxe Kit Mordhau Mortal Kombat 1 Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord – Digital Companion My Hero One’s Justice 2: Deluxe Edition My Hero One’s Justice 2 – Season Pass 2 Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy NBA 2K24 Need for Speed Need for Speed Heat: Deluxe Edition Need for Speed Payback – Deluxe Edition Need for Speed Rivals Need for Speed Unbound Need for Speed™ Hot Pursuit Remastered Neverwinter Zen New Tales from the Borderlands NHL 24 Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection Nioh 2 Remastered – The Complete Edition PS4 & PS5 No Man’s Sky PS4 & PS5 Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm ONE PIECE ODYSSEY ONE PIECE ODYSSEY Adventure Expansion Pack+100,000 Berries One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 – Story Pack One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows – Character Pass Outer Wilds Outriders – Worldslayer Edition Overcooked! + Overcooked! 2 Overwatch® 2: Complete Hero Collection OXENFREE II: Lost Signals Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous – Season Pass Payday 3 PC Building Simulator Persona 5 Tactica Digital Deluxe Persona Dancing: Endless Night Collection Persona® 5 Strikers Digital Deluxe Edition PGA Tour 23 PGA TOUR 2K23 PGA TOUR 2K23 Michael Jordan Bonus Pack Pistol Whip Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville Portal Knights Prey Prison Simulator Project Wingman: Frontline 59 PROJECT ZERO: MAIDEN OF BLACK WATER Propagation: Paradise Hotel
Techland gives out Hakon Bundle for free as a gift for players this winter
Wrocław, Poland – Dec. 19, 2023 – Techland is ready to start weaving Winter Tales with the newest update and an in-game celebration. Gifts from Above Event include many joys of the season, such as a tree to decorate, Santa air-dropping presents, and new wintry weapons! In true Dying Light fashion, not all is merry and bright, as players will have to face bone-chilling horrors of new enemies, such as Uncle Snow and the Naughty Infected. The update and event are released today, Dec. 19, at 3 am PT / 6 am ET / 11 am GMT, and ends on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at 3 am PT / 6 am ET / 11 am GMT.
As a special gift from Techland, starting today, players will be able to claim the Hakon Bundle for free.
Get into the festive spirit by watching the Winter Tales trailer and visit the Pilgrim Outpost for more information on Dying Light 2 Stay Human. We’ve also prepared a handy infographic to illustrate some interesting in-game 2023 stats, be sure to check it out below!
To help us create unforgettable experiences for all Dying Light 2 Stay Human players, we invite them to join the conversation on Discord, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube – we’ll be waiting!
For more information about Dying Light 2 Stay Human and Techland, head to www.dyinglight2.com
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About Techland
Techland is one of the biggest and best-known Polish game developers with studios in Wroclaw and Warsaw. For over 30 years, we’ve carried a tradition of providing gamers with unforgettable experiences. We’re an international team of over 400 highly-skilled professionals driven by a passion for gaming, always striving for the best quality.
We’re fueled by the support of our global community built on the foundation of successful AAA franchises such as Call of Juarez, Dead Island, or Dying Light. The gamers’ trust in our games has resulted in our newest project, Dying Light 2 Stay Human, selling more than 5 million copies across all platforms within the first month after release.
On top of continuously growing the world of Dying Light through a robust post- launch support plan for Dying Light 2 Stay Human, we’re also working on an unannounced AAA Open World Action RPG set in a brand new fantasy universe; our biggest project to date.
Techland’s mission strictly determines every aspect of our work: we want to create unforgettable experiences.
Matt Dabrowski to host a Reddit AMA on r/games Dec. 21, pre-alpha playtest sign-up open now
Streets of Rogue 2’s solo developer Matt Dabrowski has premiered a new devlog series featuring exclusive details from his creative process, lessons learned from the first title, brand new footage of the sequel, and more.
Eager for another look into Streets of Rogue 2 since the first glimpse at Gamescom Opening Night Live’s pre-show? The first episode of the devlog series dives into Matt Dabrowski’s journey developing one of Steam’s top 100 most wishlisted games.
Experience previously unreleased in-game footage, learn how the first game helped Dabrowski map out a sequel, and take a deep dive into the game’s core mechanics, including the new open-world system.
Enter an immersive sandbox adventure where chaos reigns. Wield various weapons and gruesome gadgets like bear traps and banana peels, annihilate all enemies, and explore a world of absolute mayhem.
Dozens of distinct character classes offer endless options on the quest to overthrow a corrupt president. Plan for a zombie outbreak, let loose a band of bloodthirsty mercenaries, or simply enjoy a relaxing journey while pretending the main quest doesn’t exist.
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.
About Matt Dabrowski
Matt Dabrowski is the solo game developer behind Streets of Rogue, a breakout indie hit that mixed immersive sim freeform creativity with roguelike and RPG elements. The game went on to sell more than one million copies across all platforms and become one of the staples of the roguelike genre. Matt began his game development journey back in his teen years, creating several pre-Steam indie titles while attending school. Prior to his foray into full-time solo development, Matt had minor roles on high profile franchises like World of Warcraft and SimCity. Following the success of Streets of Rogue, Matt collaborated with publisher tinyBuild to work on the highly anticipated sequel.
LOS ANGELES – December 19, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announces a new game update for its collectible card game RPG, Tower of God: New World. Players will be able to experience a new teammate, growth support system, costumes, and limited-time events starting Dec. 20.
New teammate SSR+ [Data] Gustang (Purple element, Supporter, Wave Controller) is a data copy of Po Bidau Gustang, one of the Ten Great Families, created on the hidden floor during his initial climb up the Tower. He can recover and increase allies’ Swiftness while eliminating Debuff. Despite his demeanor, he is a caring person who often crafts special tools for his teammates.
Additional content featured in this update includes Astrolabe, a new growth support system. Players can use Astrolabe Keys earned through Limit Break Teammates and increase the amount of Coins, Shinsu and EXP that can be earned from Loot. Three new Winter costumes will be added for Data Gustang, Po Bidau Blanc and Yeongsuk as well.
The following limited-time events are available during specific dates:
Story Event [Gustang’s Secret Tome] (Dec. 20 – Jan. 3): Enjoy Story and Free stages during this event. Clear stages and earn rewards including the Holiday Lobby Background, Secret Tome Tickets, Winter Costume and more.
Gustang’s Secret Tome Story Event Exchange Shop (Dec. 20 – Jan. 3): Use event items (Green Balls, Gift Chest, Treetop Stars) earned from the story event to exchange for various items including SSR Po Bidau Blanc, Secret Tome Tickets and more.
Gustang’s Secret Tome Check-in (Dec. 20 – Jan. 3): During the event period, players can obtain Normal Summon Tickets, Suspendium and more by checking-in the game.
Secret Tome Event Mission (Dec. 20 – Jan. 3): Complete [Gustang’s Secret Tome] story event missions to receive Normal Summon Tickets, SSR Soulstones and more.
Event Boss ‘Everglow Tree’ (Dec. 27 – Jan. 3): Clear all event story stages and challenge the holiday event boss ‘Everglow Tree.’ A special border reward will be offered once players reach a certain rank.
Alliance Expedition Mode Season 5 (Dec. 24 – Jan. 3): Players can enter Search and Boss Phases with Alliance members. Once all stages are cleared, various rewards will be available including Alliance Coins and Borders.
In Tower of God: New World, players can take control of fan-favorite characters to ascend the Tower. Join Twenty-Fifth Bam – and more than 70 characters – as he fights his way through the Tower in gorgeous 3D animation that will make players feel like they have stepped into an anime world. Players will experience fast-paced battle mechanics while utilizing a unique Slot System that powers up a particular “slot” instead of a specific character.
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.
Celebrate the ultimate destructive heist adventure with a challenging trials track, monster truck duo.
MALMÖ, Sweden — Dec. 19, 2023 — A truly smashing success! Saber Interactive and Tuxedo Labs are proud to celebrate Teardown’s acclaimed console launch and 2.5 million player milestone by releasing the Löckelle Motor Parkpack for free, putting players on all platforms behind the wheel of two hulking monster trucks.
The Löckelle Motor Park pack is available for free today* to all players on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The content pack, previously released as an early-access pre-order bonus for Xbox players, includes a challenging obstacle course and two formidable monster trucks to take to the track. It is available as a free download on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, and in the game’s Mod Manager on PC. Driving enthusiasts will have even more to look forward to in spring 2024 when Teardown‘s next premium DLC, “Folkrace,” adds a series of destructive racing game modes, three racetracks, and a fleet of new vehicles.
Winner of multiple awards, including Excellence in Design at the Independent Games Festival, Teardown’s realistic, real-time physics and fully destructible, voxel-simulated, ray-traced world give players immense freedom to discover unique emergent gameplay solutions to nearly any challenge. The game features a fully destructible 40-mission heist campaign, a Sandbox Mode offering endless possibilities, community-made mods on both PC and consoles, and more.
*The free Löckelle Motor Park DLC will be available on December 26 in the following markets: Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand.
Two boxed collector’s editions coming for PlayStation®4 and Nintendo Switch™ in 2024.
Barcelona, Spain – 19th December 2023. Global publisher and distributor SelectaPlay has revealed the content of the two special boxed editions of the critically acclaimed Narita Boy. Developed by Studio Koba and published by Team17 Digital, the boxed editions will launch for PlayStation®4 and Nintendo Switch™ across European retail stores in early 2024.
Watch the Narita Boy Collector’s Edition trailer below:
Narita Boy is a narrative-driven RetroVania adventure game inspired by the digital age of the 80s and brought to life with the neo-retro aesthetic of times past, but never forgotten. SelectaPlay has been working closely with Studio Koba and Team17 Digital on creating two boxed editions for retro gaming fans to add to their collection.
The Standard boxed edition will be available with an exclusive artwork sleeve and will contain a printed Narita BoyComic Book inspired by the game, along with a physical copy of the game.
For real retro aficionados, there will also be a Narita BoyCollector’s Box which will include a copy of the Comic Book, a ‘Save the Arcade World’ pin badge, a sticker pack, a copy of the soundtrack composed by Salvinski in a digipack and a stunning artbook all housed in a VHS tape style collector’s box.
Both physical editions of Narita Boy will be available for PlayStation®4 and Nintendo Switch™ from specialist European retailers in early 2024.
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About Studio Koba
Studio Koba is an independent game development studio founded in 2016 by Eduardo Fornieles, a concept artist, visual developer and storyteller. Their desire is to create unique and strange experiences for players.
About Team17 Digital
Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Winner of the ‘Publishing Star’ award at the 2023 Develop: Star Awards, Team17 Digital has assembled a portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, DREDGE, and the Overcooked! franchise.
About SelectaPlay
SelectaPlay is SelectaVisión’s video games publishing branch. The company works with talented studios on unique video games and helps them publish their titles in both physical and digital formats in Europe and worldwide.
About SelectaVisión
SelectaVisión is a video publishing company founded in 1984. Based in Spain, SelectaVisión’s catalog includes anime and live-action feature films, TV shows, and movies.
James Cameron’s Avatar managed to make the biggest possible splash back when it was released in 2009, becoming the top grossing film of all time. Most of this success came through the absolutely gorgeous and vibrant world of Pandora and giving movie-goers a familiar premise wrapped in such a pretty package. Despite having to wait thirteen years for a sequel film to be released, fans of video games shockingly only saw one game released back when the first film arrived and never since. Now, with promises of an open world making the best use of what Pandora has to offer, Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment have released Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Now that players have a chance to explore elements of Pandora never seen before as a Na’vi, does this game manage to tap into the franchise’s potential?
Story
Set partially prior to the events of the first film, players take on the role of a customizable Na’vi child who is being taught by the RDA as part of The Ambassador Program, or TAP, supposedly as a way to acclimate children to the ways of humanity to serve as a bridge between the Na’vi and the RDA, though nothing is ever as simple as it seems. Years pass and the events of Avatar happen, with Jake Sully and the rest of the Na’vi managing to drive the RDA from Pandora, resulting in the children in TAP being put into stasis for sixteen years. Upon being woken by their former human teachers, players find themselves immediately under attack as sixteen years have passed and the RDA has returned to Pandora and is looking to eliminate the Na’vi. As players escape from the RDA, they learn that a sizable human resistance has teamed up with the Na’vi forces to fight against the RDA and it is up to the player, as the only surviving member of the legendary Sarentu clan, to unite the clans in their rebellion and drive off the RDA once and for all.
It is worth noting that while the events of the films are referenced and used as backdrop to what happens in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, the game itself takes place entirely separate from the events of the films. As such players will find themselves exploring entirely new areas, interacting with new characters, and learning far more about the world of Pandora and the Na’vi people than they ever did through the film’s limitations. That being said, don’t expect a complicated plot line here as the narrative is mostly predictable for anyone familiar with the series as a whole. The RDA, through any means necessary, is looking to obtain the resources that are abundant on Pandora even if it means wiping out the Na’vi people and players must put a stop to them. The real delightful element here comes from learning more about the Na’vi, especially the Sarentu tribe that players belong to as they uncover just how impressive their tribe was and how important it was to the Na’vi people.
In a few ways Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora’s open world nature does damper its storytelling a little while also allowing for plenty of background information and lore that can be uncovered through exploration. The open world nature means that many of the game’s side-quests, while interesting, lack any form of staying power and a majority of the characters that players meet throughout the game quickly fade away or only appear in a side-mission later on. This is a bit of an issue that remains true through the majority of the first half of the game before the plot starts to culminate in the second half, though even here the game’s primary antagonists are lackluster at best and stereotypically predictable at worst. As mentioned before, the real highlight throughout the game’s story is the lore that players will uncover while playing, both through collectables, exploration, and more, as any fan of the Avatar series will be delighted to learn more about the fascinating and vibrant world of Pandora and its native inhabitants while playing through the fairly sizable story even with its faults.
Gameplay
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora features first person exploration and combat but, similar to its story, the exploration aspect of traveling through the world of Pandora is the main highlight here. Players will start in the Kinglor Forest and eventually progress to two other unique zones called the Upper Planes and The Clouded Forest as they progress through the story. Each area in the game features its own unique aesthetic and designs, all feeling like they match what fans know of Pandora perfectly. The game also opens up quite quickly, giving players freedom to explore and see what the world has to offer fairly fast.
This includes the ability to tame the familiar Pa’li horse-like creatures and, in one of the best sequences in the game that manages to combine both its puzzle platforming aspects and sheer gorgeous design, tracking and taming an Ikran for flying through the skies. Rarely does exploring a world feel like the best part of an open-world game but thanks to the sheer level of design and unique elements on offer on Pandora players will constantly be in wonder of what they are seeing as they navigate the world, especially with how striking the very first location ends up being. Collectables are also handled well, with there being a variety of simpler lore collectables as well as those that provide various worthwhile boosts. These include Tarsyu Saplings that provide skill points that unlock a wide range of upgrades along five different skill trees with different benefits for the player and Bellsprigs that permanently boost their health.
Even some of the game’s looting and gathering mechanics feel rooted in the Na’vi’s respect for nature. Players will find themselves harvesting plants for cooking and crafting with players needing to take part in a small mini-game to harvest a plant without damaging it forever, offering higher quality rewards for leaving no destruction behind. Along these same lines, hunting animals will offer higher quality meat, pelts, etc. if done mercifully or with a single shot. Using a bow to instantly kill an animal by targeting its weak point will reward some of the best components while unleashing on them with a machine gun will only provide some low quality meat and maybe some materials. This attention to detail is wonderful when it comes to making players feel like they are actually part of the world rather than simply tearing through it in search of upgrades.
This level of authenticity carries over into the actual sight-line of the player as well. Since players are playing as a full grown Na’vi they stand easily ten feet tall, towering over any humans they encounter and finding themselves cramped when navigating human-designed locations. Along these same lines, players can nimbly move and leap from place to place, including using charge jumps, and easily using their powerful blows to take down enemies as needed. One element of the more “authentic” experience is the scaled back UI that feels like both a bit of a blessing and a little curse.
Rather than littering the world with quest markers, component locations, collectables, etc. players must make use of their “Na’vi Sense” to track down various objects that are useful or the direction of a quest. This works well as it allows players to enjoy the world without clutter but can make some navigation a little on the rougher side, especially since some locations are poorly marked even when using a waypoint to help with navigation. Na’vi Sense will also temporarily highlight harvestable items, wildlife that can be analyzed or hunted, crates, and even enemies making it something players will use incredibly often, to the point that it is easy to overuse the world-dimming sense that could have been avoided with at least a little bit more optional UI to work with.
With combat being entirely first person, the first person shooting mechanics are handled decently though can feel a bit too generic at times. Using some of the Na’vi’s native weaponry such as the bow and sling make for stealthier more intense combat though players can also make use of their stealthier nature to try and sneak around and eliminate enemies that way as well. Alongside native weaponry players can also obtain RDA weapons such as assault rifles and shotguns though unlike the native Na’vi weaponry, ammo is a bit more scarce as it isn’t readily craftable even if it can deal plenty of extra damage against the RDA’s mechs.
Along these same lines, players can target the weak points of RDA equipment just like any animals they hunt, with a well placed arrow in a mech suit’s exhaust dealing out plenty of damage or shattering the protective cover over a vulnerable pilot. While enjoyable for the most part, the combat really doesn’t evolve too much throughout the game, and many of the open world activities and encounters will also feel quite familiar to the standard “bread and butter” encounters of Ubisoft’s other open world shooters. Taking down an RDA base may have some extra twists to it, like tracking down a specific part that must be destroyed or hacked before it can be fully completed, but this extra bit of variety is only a small inclusion compared to how standard most of these encounters play out.
As mentioned before, players will find that they will be doing plenty of crafting throughout Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and part of that is to upgrade their equipment while the other is to acquire food and ingredients used to cook recipes that can provide long term buffs for the player. Making sure your equipment is up to snuff is incredibly important in the game as well, since rather than having levels or things similar to that, the game features a Combat Strength meter instead. This factors in the player’s weaponry, armor, and attachments and provides them with a number depending on how strong they are.
This wouldn’t be too much of an issue if the game didn’t allow these numbers to so heavily play into the combat, as taking on a foe even one level stronger than yourself is asking for trouble, let alone taking down an entire group of enemies. This means that sometimes players will feel like they are at the mercy of RNG to obtain stronger equipment simply to properly advance through the game, with some lucky drops making players incredibly powerful early or leaving them struggling to upgrade their gear simply to get by the next story mission. For example, an enemy barely a level higher than the player can dish out tons of extra damage while soaking up a lot more punishment only for a single attachment to be applied, bumping the player’s level up to match the enemy, and laying them out in a single shot. While this does make some sense to try and limit just how far players explore some of the more dangerous areas of Pandora, keeping them reigned in through Combat Strength, it can ruin the pacing of the game.
Audio & Visuals
Now multiple times we have mentioned that the best part of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is the world itself and a lot of that is thanks to how absolutely gorgeous the world of Pandora is in this game. The amount of lush foliage, vibrant colors, and unique designs that feel right at home with what fans are already familiar with makes exploring this world an absolute delight. Even when exploring human facilities there has been plenty of attention given to certain details, like how players will need to crouch or slide through locations that a human would fit through but a Na’vi cannot. The character designs are handled fairly well while the various wildlife that players will fight and hunt are also perfect matches for what one would expect to find on Pandora.
The voice work for the title is handled well enough, with there being plenty of Na’vi terms bantered about to make sure things feel authentic, though once again the antagonists have some of the weaker performances. The soundtrack features a great collection of background music that works exceptionally well during set-pieces and intense moments but also knows when to relax a bit and let players enjoy the ambiance of the jungle.
Overall
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora has captured the magic of exploring the gorgeous and lush jungle planet of Pandora perfectly. Running around the world, climbing obstacles, hunting for resources or collectables, all of these activities thrive thanks to the gorgeous world design and graphical attention to detail. The storyline is fairly predictable and the combat is solid, albeit a bit on the blander side with some annoying RNG dependent gear gates at times, but those who want to explore everything Pandora has to offer will find that Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora delivers on this promise perfectly while surrounding a serviceable open world FPS
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