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LOS ANGELES – DEC. 6, 2023 – God of Riffs: Battle for The Metalverse, the VR heavy metal rhythm game from developer and publisher VYERSOFT, will come to PSVR2 alongside a new story mode campaign. Meta Quest and SteamVR riff lords can play the story mode Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, which will be available when the PSVR2 version launches in 2024.

The Lord of Silence has taken over the Metalverse. A land once fueled by screeching guitars and wailing solos is now shrouded in silence. Answer the call of The Roadie, the last guardian to escape the dark lord’s clutches, to restore a trebled world to its former glory. Embark on a journey with a new axe update, new skins, new songs, and two new levels.

Pick up a set of twin axes and cut down the hordes of ungrateful dead. Swiftly synchronize slashes to the beat across biomes reflecting the various styles of rock. Traverse through Celtic Metal Forests, visit the muggy waters surrounding the Pirate Metal Docks, and explore the subterranean Dungeon of Death Metal. Headbang to shrieking guitar riffs, thunderous drums, and the original works of bands like The Tiberian Sons and cameos from hit games like SWERY’s The Good Life. 

Foiling the Lord of Silence plans is no easy task. Team up with The Roadie, learn to take down the scum of the underworld and end the unholy crusade. Easy to learn but difficult to master, expertly swing the battle axes with accuracy and strength. Earn more points with each nimble strike and rise to the top of the leaderboards. After completing the campaign, use the newly unlocked axes, skins, songs and enemy variants in classic arcade mode.

“As hardcore fans of both virtual reality and rhythm-based combat, we set out to create a unique experience for metalheads of the VR community,” said Matt Conn, Company Director, Vyersoft. “With this new update we hope to bring in new audiences and give returning players a refreshing, redesigned experience to come back to.”

God of Riffs: Battle for The Metalverse’s new story mode campaign will be available as a free content update to players who already own God of Riffs, and is currently available on Meta Quest and PC via Steam for $19.99 USD and will be discounted 40% for Steam VR Fest until Dec. 11, 2023, also releasing on PSVR2 in 2024.

To learn more and stay up to date, please visit the official website, Facebook page, Instagram, and follow on Twitter.

About VYERSOFT

VYERSOFT LLC. is a new publisher made up of game industry veterans who have worked on titles such as 2064: Read Only Memories, Command & Conquer and ToeJam and Earl: Back in the Groove! The team believes in bringing new unique gaming experiences using emerging technologies as a new, innovative medium.

Cultivate A New Life and Harvest Happiness as the Eastward: Octopia DLC Launches 31 January    

Cosy up this winter with a slice of rural life in this Eastward adventure

London, UK – 6 December, 2023. Pixpil and Chucklefish today announced the release date for Eastward’s highly anticipated DLC expansion, Eastward: Octopia, in The Game Awards’ Wholesome Snack showcase. Join Sam and John on a new adventure as they begin a peaceful farming life, available on PC and Nintendo Switch from 31 January. 

Set in a parallel world free of hardships and the toxic miasma that dominates Eastward, Eastward: Octopia reveals a cosier set-up for Sam and John. Set in the quaint countryside, the duo settles into the good life, complete with cooking, fishing, and a charming community to call home. 

Eastward: Octopia Features:  

• A peaceful rural life for Sam and John in a beautiful town of Octopia. Escape to the country and enjoy the fresh air in a brand-new safe haven.   
• An opportunity for players to get their hands dirty by revitalising an old farmstead and breathing new life into it. Grow crops and live off the land surrounded by adorable pets and stunning pixel environments.   
• New culinary delights from John’s Cookbook. Grow ingredients on the farm and utilise crops to create delicious treats, then share these creations with neighbours and build connections through food.  
• A thriving community that welcomes Sam and John with open arms. Work together with the townsfolk to build and upgrade new stores and homes, attract fresh faces to the town, and watch Octopia bloom.   
• Multilingual experience with support for French, German, Spanish, Japanese, or Chinese (Simplified or Traditional) languages.

A separate adventure from Eastward, players won’t need to have completed the main game to access the DLC. Eastward: Octopia is accessed from the main menu of the base game, but will require a copy of Eastward to play this DLC.  

Eastward: Octopia will launch on Steam and Nintendo Switch on 31 January for $5.99 / £4.99 / €5.89. Budding farmers can wishlist the DLC to receive future updates on Eastward: Octopia.  

About Pixpil  

Shanghai-based games studio Pixpil first opened their doors in 2013, starting out with just three people. Since then, Pixpil have developed their own video game engine which they’ve used to create Eastward, a pixel art RPG influenced by 90’s Japanese animation, and video games such as Mother and The Legend of Zelda.  

About Chucklefish

Chucklefish are an independent game developer and publisher based in London, UK, with a love of charming pixel art and a drive to support and create amazing games. Since 2011, Chucklefish has developed its own games (Starbound and Wargroove) and supported indie developers to realise their own visions. They published titles such as Risk of Rain, Stardew Valley, Wildfrost, Pathway, Eastward, INMOST and Starmancer. With their third in-house game – Witchbrook – in the works as well as many exciting projects from their publishing partners, Chucklefish has never been more proud to remain independent.  

LOS ANGELES – December 6, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has released a new update for the mobile RPG Seven Knights 2. Players can experience a remake for Mythic Rudy, new exclusive equipment, an exploration mode, and a variety of in-game events.

Mythic Rudy has been remade in this update by reorganized skills to be more effective for Instant Death. The frequency of Fear Effect has increased which allows it to be stronger with other heroes from the Instant Death deck. One of the original skills has also been changed to a Revival effect.

Players can experience new exclusive equipment called Orly’s Parasol. When equipped, Orly’s Parasol increases DEF and decreases Skill Cooldown. It also increases damage scaling with Transcendence Level and increases Status Effect Accuracy Rate and ATK on the PVP field.

The Expedition System has been added to Field Exploration. Additional rewards can be earned by using Maps when they are online. Players can set the number of explorations and stop any time they want. However, this system cannot be operated with the existing Field Exploration simultaneously.

Several limited-time events are now available, including:

• Carnival Event (Dec. 6 through Feb. 14 for existing users; on-going until further notice for new players): Clear daily missions for seven days and earn various rewards including the Legendary+ Pet Selection Ticket and Legendary+ Jewel Summon Vouchers.
• Check-In Event (Dec. 6 – Dec. 20): Players can check in for 7 days and earn a variety of rewards, including December Festival Coins (x90) and Maps (x900).
• Coin Crafting Event (Dec. 6 – Jan. 3): Craft multiple items using December Festival Coins and Phine’s Special Coins. Rewards include Special Enhancement Stones and Summon Ticket Selection Boxes.

The official sequel to Seven Knights, a game enjoyed by 60 million players globally, Seven Knights 2 takes place 20 years after the original and introduces beautiful open world gameplay. The story centers on the Daybreak Mercenaries who embark on a journey to find the last member of the Seven Knights, “Rudy,” after a series of events involving a mysterious girl named Phiné. Stunning cinematics and graphics powered by Unreal Engine 4 will immerse players in this epic game story filled with unique characters and powerful bosses. Players can collect and develop their heroes and experience a new combat system with powerful ultimates and suppressors.

Seven Knights 2 is available now for download on Google Play, App Store and Windows PC (beta).

More information on Seven Knights 2 can be found on the official Facebook page, YouTube and forums or by visiting Netmarble’s Global YouTube channel.

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.

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(Villeurbanne, France) – December 6th, 2023 – Old Skull Games revealed, during the PC Gaming Show, its thrilling rogue-lite dungeon crawler, Cryptical Path. Available now to demo on Steam, Cryptical Path sees players controlling the Architect, building their own path and navigating an ever-changing labyrinth within which they’ve been trapped. The game pushes the boundaries of the rogue-lite genre as it is the very first action rogue-builder allowing players to add a new creative angle to their style of play.

Watch the Announcement Trailer below

In Cryptical Path, players will try to escape the ominous depths of the Hexium, a prison forged by their own hands and designed to confine malevolent souls. During their runs, players unravel the mysteries of their creation, navigating treacherous landscapes where every shadow conceals a potential threat, and where every step forward brings them closer to the wrath of those they have condemned to an eternity of darkness.

The game is primarily focused on action but opens a new field of possibilities with its building aspect through the Hexium map, a quick and easy-to-use feature that can be accessed at any time. Players can indeed shape the dungeon to their playstyle or current predicament by adjusting upcoming rooms and their content at key stages of a run.

Cryptical Path’s key features:

• Unique Mix of Rogue-lite and Building Mechanics: Players can carve the dungeon to their liking and needs.
• Ambitious Art Style: Players will explore a 2D side-scroller with a strong creative choice of 3D graphics.
• Fast-paced Action: Embody the Architect, a dynamic character that can dodge, dash and slash in the blink of an eye!

“For the first time in a rogue-lite game, players can have an impact, to an extent, on the actual procedural generation of the game itself. Our goal is to provide players with tools to mess with established rules of the genre,” said Jérémy Boisson, game director at Old Skull Games. “In Cryptical Path, players can modify the dungeon by building rooms in real-time and be really creative with it, reducing randomness while adding a strategic layer.”

About Old Skull Games:

Old Skull Games is an independent video game development studio based in France, specializing in crafting cross-platform gaming experiences based on major IPs and cultivating original IPs. The studio, which remains genre-agnostic, is dedicated to delivering positive and innovative productions with a strong Games as a Service (GAAS) approach, catering to PC, console and mobile platforms. Having already released over 16 games and boasting a team of more than 85 talented “pirates”, their mission is to foster a secure and inspiring work environment where crew members can thrive and unleash their creativity. They firmly believe that this vision will serve as the cornerstone of a highly esteemed and impactful game development entity.

For more information, visit www.oldskullgames.com

Bandai Namco Amusement Europe launches additional stores in the UK with Brighton, Ealing and Sheffield in December 2023 and more launches planned in the new year!

Following the successful launch of the first ever Bandai Namco Cross Store outside of Japan and Victoria Place recent brand store opening, a continued expansion of Bandai Namco brand stores will launch nationally in December 2023 which will include popular collectable Gashapon, Ichibankuji, Sun-Star stationery, arcade experiences and more!

London’s Camden ‘Bandai Namco Cross Store’ opened in the summer followed by Victoria Place brand store in November 2023, and now the following stores will open in December with Ealing opening on the 7^th of December featuring Gashapon, Ichibankuji and Sun-Star Stationery, Brighton’s North Street on the 12^th of December featuring arcade games and Gashapon and Meadowhall Sheffield on the 15^th of December featuring Gashapon and Sun-Star Stationery. 

The positive appearance of stores in the UK have strengthen the love of Bandai Namco’s popular brands in the physical space. This will also expand into 2024 with plans for larger stores, tours and other brand appearances reaching out to fans nationally.

More news to follow in the new year.

What is GASHAPON?

GASHAPON is BANDAI’s miniature capsule collectables and vending machines. The name is a combination of the “clunk (gasha)” sound made when the handle is turned, and how the capsule “pops (pon)” out of the machine. GASHAPON BANDAI OFFICIAL SHOP is a GASHAPON dedicated capsule collectable shop, featuring many of Bandai’s products. You will be introduced to some of your favourite Japanese characters and an array of on trend miniature collectables.

What is Ichbankuji?

“Bandai Namco presents Ichibankuji, the unique Japanese experience where every player is a winner. Meaning “Number One Lottery” in Japanese, the Kuji combines high-quality exclusive Anime collectibles with a lucky-dip style draw with prizes ranging from detailed statues, character plush and much more. Simply ‘Peel & Reveal’ your ticket to claim your prize with every draw being a guaranteed win!”

What is Sun-Star Stationery?

Sun-Star Stationery is a Japanese company part of the Bandai Namco Group. They create cute (kawaii) and practical stationery and everyday items, including products featuring popular Japanese characters. Enter the world of “Practi-Kawaii” at the Sun-Star Stationery Shop.

ABOUT Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Ltd

Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Ltd is part of entertainment company, Bandai Namco.

Bandai Namco exists to share Dreams, Fun and Inspiration with people around the world. Connecting people and societies in the enjoyment of uniquely entertaining products and services, we’re working to create a brighter future for everyone.

KONAMI and WayForward unveil an explosive new Contra: Operation Galuga trailer featuring playable character details and more!

Sydney, Australia – 6^th December 2023: Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. and WayForward have announced new details surrounding Contra: Operation Galuga, the hotly anticipated run-‘n’-gun action game that is headed to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X in early 2024. Showcased in a new trailer, this new information confirms that a robust playable character roster and thrilling narrative will augment the adrenaline-fueled, side-scrolling, action-packed gameplay that the Contra series has been known for since the 1980s.

Watch the new trailer below:

Building upon the story and protagonists of the original arcade/NES Contra game, the mission in Contra: Operation Galuga kicks off following a meteor shower in the Galuga Archipelago and its subsequent invasion by the Red Falcon terrorist group. After other options fail, the Earth Marine Corps dispatches its most elite soldiers – Bill Rizer and Lance Bean of the Contra unit – to investigate and neutralize any potential threats. As the Story Mode unfolds, more than six hardcore heroes become playable, including:

• Bill Rizer: Field leader of the Contra unit, possessing exceptional physical strength, agility, and mental fortitude. Proficient in all manner of armaments and well-versed in military science.
• Lance Bean: An expert marksman adept with machinery. Was active as a guerrilla fighter before being recruited into the Earth Marine Corps by Bill Rizer.
• Ariana: A tremendously skilled warrior from the Galuga Archipelago. After her village was nearly wiped out by Red Falcon’s attack, she wages a one-woman war against the enemy forces.
• Lucia: Deputy commander in the Earth Marine Corps and also a talented field operative. She is equally proficient at combat missions and covert intelligence.
• Lt. Stanley Ironside: A veteran who leads an armoured platoon in the GX Army. He wears a powered Hercules exosuit to supplement his already formidable combat skills.
• Probotector: Autonomous training robots used by the Contra Unit. Utilizing cutting-edge tech, they are every bit as capable in the field as their human counterparts.

In addition to the Story Mode and Arcade Mode, Contra: Operation Galuga will include a Challenge Mode, featuring 30 nail-biting missions to overcome. These include speedrunning through stages, fighting with limited ammo, surviving relentless enemy hordes, and more.

To help even the odds, players can also enhance their capabilities in the Perk Shop, where they can use in-game credits (no microtransactions) to upgrade character abilities, start stages with specific weapons, increase invulnerability after respawning, and gain other helpful bonuses. Up to two Perks can be equipped per player.

Further details about the gameplay, characters, and story of Contra: Operation Galuga will be revealed as the game’s release date draws near.

About WayForward

Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for more than 30 years. It is home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modellers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With new avenues for distributing games directly to fans, they are finally able to make the games they have always wanted to.

About Konami Group

KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION was established in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, Konami Group corporation includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Sports Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. For more information, visit www.konami.com/en.

About Konami Digital Entertainment

Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as eFootball™, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game series. www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/

New Mortal Kombat 1 Gameplay Trailer Showcases Upcoming DLC Fighter Quan Chi, Available Dec. 14 as Part of the Kombat Pack; Peacemaker Feat. Voice & Likeness of John Cena Coming in Feb. 2024

Warner Bros. Games have released a new Mortal Kombat 1 gameplay trailer spotlighting Quan Chi, the latest downloadable content (DLC) fighter set to join the main roster from Dec. 14 as part of the early access period for Kombat Pack owners, followed by wide availability from Dec. 21.

Quan Chi was born into hard labor in an Outworld mine. He had no future, just the guarantee of certain death in its dark tunnels. Fearing for his life after betraying fellow mine workers, Quan Chi’s life was saved by a mysterious benefactor and in exchange for his service, she offered to free him from the mines and train him in dark magic. Now a master of the Netherrealm’s most vile sorcery, he plots with Shang Tsung to conquer the realms. In the new video, Quan Chi’s necromancing powers and manipulation of portals are on full display, including his ability to summon skulls, skeletons, and Netherrealm demons for devastating attacks.

Additionally, the trailer provides a first look at Khameleon, a new DLC Kameo Fighter who can assist during matches with a range of support moves. Khameleon will be available as part of the Kombat Pack and standalone purchase in Jan. 2024. Viewers will also catch a glimpse of Peacemaker, the upcoming guest character from DC’s The Suicide Squad film and the Peacemaker series on Max. Peacemaker in Mortal Kombat 1 will feature the voice and likeness of actor John Cenaand will be available as part of the Kombat Pack and à la carte in Feb. 2024.

To view and share the Mortal Kombat 1 – Official Quan Chi Gameplay Trailer,visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOgfpo5zsaw

Moreover, Season of the Cryomancer, an all-new season of content themed around the arrival of Sub-Zero as the main boss in Invasions mode, is coming to Mortal Kombat 1 from Dec. 14. Season of the Cryomancer will feature fresh challenges, story elements, and boss battles complete with over 150 seasonal rewards, all earnable through Invasions and Kombat League.

The Mortal Kombat 1 Kombat Pack includes the Jean-Claude Van Damme character skin for Johnny Cage (available now); one-week early access to six new playable characters – Omni-Man (available now), Quan Chi (Dec. 14), Peacemaker (Feb. 2024), Ermac, Homelander, and Takeda Takahashi; and five new Kameo Fighters (release dates for upcoming characters and Kameos still to be confirmed). The Kombat Pack is available now as part of the Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition for $149.95 (SRP) or separately for $59.95 (SRP).

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Mortal Kombat 1 is the latest instalment in the acclaimed Mortal Kombat videogame franchise developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios and introduces a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe with iconic heroes and villains reimagined as they’ve never been seen before. The game features a wide-ranging cast of legendary fighters with all-new backstories, including Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung, Johnny Cage, Kenshi, Smoke, Rain, Li Mei, Tanya, Baraka, Geras, Reptile, Ashrah, Havik, General Shao, Sindel, Nitara, and Reiko, along with a separate roster of Kameo Fighters who can assist during matches.

Mortal Kombat 1 is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). To learn more about Mortal Kombat 1, please visit MortalKombat.com or join the community conversation on Instagram (@MortalKombat), TikTok (@MortalKombat), Twitter/X (@MortalKombat), Twitch (NetherRealm), YouTube (Mortal Kombat), Facebook (MortalKombat), Discord (MortalKombat), or Reddit (MortalKombat).

The Mortal Kombat 1 Communications Team

Mortal Kombat 1© 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Developed by NetherRealm. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Mortal Kombat, the dragon logo, NetherRealm Studios, NetherRealm logo and all related characters and elements are trademarks of © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WARNER BROS. GAMES LOGO, WB SHIELD: ™ & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s23). PEACEMAKER and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s23).

Sydney, Australia – 6^th December 2023 – SEGA® is excited to announce Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board!, produced by Aniplex, will launch for Nintendo Switch on 26^th April, 2024.

Check out the trailer below:

Two New Boards Revealed!

Alongside this announcement, two new boards are being revealed today for the game– “Board Two” featuring Tsuzumi Mansion and Mount Natagumo, “Board Three” featuring the Mugen Train. Minigames inspired by Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and battles against demons lurking on each of these stages await!

 Put Your Skills to the Test in Minigames

New details on a few of the many minigames featured have also been revealed!

• Sneaky Sword Styling – Hide from Kanamori as you customize Inosuke’s jagged sword!
• Tanjiro’s Total Concentration Training – Help Tanjiro with his Total Concentration training!
• Team Memory Matching – A 2v2 team battle! Work together in a team to match cards with the same image.
• Knock ‘Em Out! Chanbara Swordplay – Trade blows with your opponent and try to push them out of the zone!

Play Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board!  with everyone!

• DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA TURNS INTO A BOARD GAME: The iconic landmarks from the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, such as Mount Fujikasane and Asakusa, will appear as boards! Roll the dice to advance through the squares! Each board has a daytime and nighttime period. During the day, you will play events and mini-games to prepare for the night, where you will be searching for demons to defeat – aim to become a great Demon Slayer!
• TAKE CONTROL OF ICONIC CHARACTERS: Players can choose from their favorite characters including Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and the nine Hashira! Nezuko, who cannot be active during the day, appears as a support character to help the players throughout the game!
• FIGHT DEMONS BY WAVING THE JOY-CON™: In mini-games where you fight demons such as the Hand Demon, you will be able to swing the Joy-Con™ like the Nichirin Sword to attack!

Become a Demon Slayer and challenge the powerful demons! Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! launches for Nintendo Switch on the 26^th April 2024.

About SEGA® of America, Inc.:

SEGA of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment. Established in 1986, SEGA of America publishes innovative interactive entertainment experiences for console, PC, mobile and emerging platforms. In 2020, SEGA ranked #1 among Metacritic’s Annual Game Publisher Rankings. Its globally beloved franchises include Sonic the Hedgehog™, Like a Dragon™, Virtua Fighter™, Super Monkey Ball™, and Phantasy Star Online™, along with Atlus’ Persona™ and Shin Megami Tensei™ series. Since its debut more than three decades ago, Sonic has become a pop culture icon featured in dozens of games, TV series, and movies. SEGA of America has offices in Irvine and Burbank, California. Visit www.sega.com.

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Today, Wednesday, 6 December, marks the launch of three new pieces of hardware for PlayStation Australia. This includes the new PlayStation®5 console (model group – slim),  the PULSE Explore™ wireless earbuds and the Access™ controller. Please see below for product information and visual assets.

PlayStation®5 console (model group – slim)

The PlayStation 5 console (model group – slim) has been reduced in volume by more than 30%, and weight by 18% and 24% compared to the previous disc and digital models, respectively. There are four separate cover panels, with the top portion in a glossy look, while the bottom remains matte. If you purchase the PS5 Digital Edition, you can add the Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive for PS5 later. It will be sold separately for $159.95 AUD. 

The recommended retail price at participating retailers for the new PS5 model at release is as follows:

PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – $799.95 AUD
PS5 Digital Edition – $679.95 AUD

A new Vertical Stand compatible with all PS5 models will be sold separately at $49.95 AUD

Check out the new look for the PS5 console below:

For more information on the new PS5 form factor, head to the PlayStation Blog.

Access™ Controller

The Access controller has been designed in collaboration with accessibility organisations and experts to create a versatile controller kit that enables gamers with disabilities to play more comfortably and for longer periods, empowering more players to share in the joy of gaming. 

The device lets you customise your layout with different button and stick caps in various shapes and designs, operate the controller from any 360° orientation, and connect third-party accessibility accessories using its four industry-standard 3.5mm expansion ports.

On your PS5 console, there are many settings for the Access controller that you can configure to meet your needs. You can map buttons to create up to 30 control profiles, adjust stick settings, toggle commands on/off, or disable buttons altogether to stop accidental pressing. You can even pair up to two Access controllers and one DualSense wireless controller together and use them collaboratively.

The recommended retail price at participating retailers for the Access controller at release is as follows:

Access controller – $139.95 AUD

Check out the new look for the Access controller below:

For more information on the Access controller, head to the PlayStation Blog

PULSE™ Explore Wireless Earbuds

PULSE Explore is PlayStation’s first set of wireless earbuds, bringing next level audio performance to the gaming experience. Enjoy extraordinary lifelike sound in your favourite games with planar magnetic drivers, and hear every detail with a lossless, lightning-fast PlayStation Link™ wireless connection.

The PULSE Explore wireless earbuds provide a premium portable audio experience with dual microphones and AI-enhanced noise rejection capable of filtering background sounds. 

PULSE Explore wireless earbuds – $329.95 AUD

For more information on the new Pulse Explore wireless earbuds, head to the PlayStation Blog.

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

Today, the highly anticipated Firefight: King of the Hill mode launched as part of the free Halo Infinite Mid-Season Update on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10 and Steam.

Firefight: King of the Hill offers a refreshing twist on the beloved co-op wave-survival mode, where players fight to survive against hordes of Banished enemies, each wave stronger than the one that preceded it. Work together in Fireteams of four to overcome Banished forces and successfully capture five different hills that spawn throughout the match.

New sandbox item Repair Field is also now available and is the first piece of support equipment that allows players to become a Spartan Medic. The Repair Field can be thrown a short distance, attaching to the environment and even vehicles. Once deployed, the device arms and activates, emitting a healing field that restores health, shields, and vehicles. Finally, the Halo Infinite Mid-Season Update also launches updates to the Forge AI Toolkit, including the addition of High Value Targets and Major Bosses, the ability to join Custom Game Browser matches as a Fireteam, Ranked improvements, and more.

For more information on the Halo Infinite Mid-Season Update and Firefight: King of the Hill, check out the launch trailer, today’s blog on Halo Waypoint, and the official patch notes. For all things Halo Infinite, stay tuned to Xbox Wire, Halo Waypoint and @Halo on Twitter.