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Epic Top-Down Shooter Demo Memory Lost: Chapter One Receives Huge Content Update 

One year anniversary marks the release of the full first chapter and adds notable quality-of-life updates to the free demo. 

Limassol, Cyprus – 13th December 2023. Leading Indie global video game publisher ESDigital Games has today announced a massive update to the free demo for their upcoming top-down shooter Memory Lost which is scheduled for release in 2024 for PC, PlayStation and Xbox consoles and Nintendo Switch. Players can now play the entire first chapter of the full game by heading to Memory Lost: Chapter One demo page on Steam and jumping straight into the fresh, updated gameplay of this narrative action shooter and seeing what’s in store for the full launch next year. 

The Memory Lost: Chapter One demo was first launched in December 2022 and has delighted shooter fans with its innovative combat mechanics and fast-paced gameplay. Over the past 12 months, developer Magic Hazard has been gathering community and player feedback to support the ongoing development of the full game. As part of the continued development journey of Memory Lost, Magic Hazard will continue to use the valuable feedback gathered from the Chapter One demo to enhance the full game experience.

Watch the previously released Memory Lost announcement trailer below:

Memory Lost is a thrilling story-driven action shooter where the battles are built around the mechanics of mind capturing and moving into the enemy’s body. Dive deep into the depths of Detraxis, a dystopian metropolis full of technological miracles and cruel corporate battles and use your unique ability to shift your consciousness into your enemies, capturing their minds and mastering their abilities. This mechanic will allow you to instantly and tactically adapt to the situation and overcome obstacles standing between you and your objective. 

First-aid kits are not available. There is only one magazine in your weapon. Change bodies to survive your mission! 

  • New body – new gameplay – There are dozens of opponents in the game, each with their own unique characteristics and skills that affect the outcome of the battle.
  • Relocation is the basis of survival – If you don’t want to run around in a half-dead state, look for a healthy body! Are the weapons out of ammo? Move into enemies with full ammunition and higher health!
  • Copy enemies’ memories! – Capturing consciousness is impossible without capturing memories. With each new migration, the Neural Network, the main character of Memory Lost, will collect more and more material to develop its own independent personality, after which it will process the knowledge gained and reap the benefits of its actions at the Mind-Map hub location.
  • Karma in a top-down shooter? – The neural network is also shaped by your interaction with the surrounding world. Kill for the common good or kill for mercy. Your actions will unlock one of three possible endings. Play again with new tactics to see how Karma reacts! 

Memory Lost will launch for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation and Xbox consoles and Nintendo Switch in 2024. Memory Lost: Chapter One is available for PC to download for free now. Wishlist now for PC via Steam and PlayStation.  

For more information, visit the official ESDigital Games website https://esdigital.games/ 

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About ESDigital Games

ESDigital Games is a global video games publishing company specializing in premium indie and mid-core games for both PC as well as consoles. ESDigital Games portfolio includes the 80s-themed point-and-click adventure Unusual Findings, the tactical card combat game Deck of Ashes, the Early Access release of roguelike action RPG Scholar of the Arcane Arts and the release of martial arts adventure Shuyan Saga for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch consoles. Their upcoming releases include twin-stick shooter REMEDIUM, RTS tower defense and match-3 mechanics title Cats on Duty as well as exciting unannounced games.

Play Games, Feel Better Over The Holidays: Skillprint’s Winter Wellness Report

600 mobile games and 130 features assessed to understand the benefits and impact of gaming on mood; tailored gaming recommendations enrich player experiences this holiday season
 
OAKLAND, Calif. – December 13, 2023 – Skillprint, a pioneer in adaptive, personalized games that match the personality, cognitive skills, and mindset of players, published an extensive research study of over 600 mobile games scored across 130 features, encompassing mechanics, goals, genres, relevant moods and skills, aesthetic and meta-game elements. The study serves as a supplementary addendum to Skillprint’s October publication, “Games Can Be Good For the Mind: An Empirical Report,” and offers deeper insights into the cognitive and emotional benefits of gaming. The findings, now publicly available, provide players with tailored recommendations for games to play through the holidays and beyond, whether they want to enhance creativity, focus, or just unwind.
 
Skillprint’s cognitive scientist gamers played and rated over 600 games for a variety of features, including cognitive skills practiced in the game (e.g., perceptual speed, deduction, pattern matching), gameplay features (unlimited time, leaderboards, etc.), art style (2D, realistic, etc.), theme (medieval, sci-fi, etc.), genre (arcade, sports), goals (optimize, obtain, etc.), relevant personality traits (e.g., risk-taking, extraversion), and monetization features (power ups, cosmetic items, etc.).

Key findings from the study include:

  • Calm: Games promoting calm provide unlimited time and include puzzles, turn-based board games and simulations, focusing on pattern matching, memory, and visualization. (see Gardenscapes, Blockscapes)
  • Focus: Quick reflexes and skilled timing is required, such as in shooter, sports, and arcade genres with leaderboards. (see Temple Run 2, Sonic Dash)
  • Creativity: Sandbox, strategy, and word games stimulate creativity, especially those involving recombining letters in word games. (see Scrabble Go, Little Alchemy 2)
  • Challenge: Sports, combat, and platformer games that demand precise timing, and detective games requiring clue-gathering, foster determination. (see Geometry Dash, Rise Up)
  • Curiosity: Adventure, sandbox and trivia games, offering extensive exploration opportunities and rich environments, boost curiosity. (see Stardew Valley Mobile, Design Home)
  • Collaborate: Games enhancing collaboration involve team play, communication, and competitive scenarios, including war games and team-based simulations. (see Spaceteam, Clash of Clans)
  • Empathy: Games that require decision-making impacting personal relationships, like romantic lifestyle games and casual puzzle games with storylines, help foster empathy. (see Five Dates, OXENFREE

“As we celebrate the holiday season, our latest research offers timely insights into the profound impact of gaming on mental well-being. Our study highlights how games are more than leisure; they’re a means to enhance cognitive skills and emotional states. These findings provide players with personalized game recommendations to enrich their holidays, whether it’s for relaxation, sharpening focus, or boosting creativity. At Skillprint, we’re excited to offer these insights and continue making gaming a tool for personal growth and mental wellness. We invite players to explore the diverse benefits of gaming, as we continue to innovate at the intersection of cognitive science and gaming,” said Chethan Ramachandran, CEO of Skillprint.

Access the full report from Skillprint at https://www.skillprint.co/blog/games-for-the-holidays-report.

About Skillprint

Skillprint is at the intersection of gaming and cognitive science and uses AI to reveal insights about a player’s talents, mindset, and personality traits. Its mission is to democratize access to insights that empower individuals and game developers to thrive.

Founded in 2019, Skillprint’s Insights are embedded in 40+ games which collect and analyze an average of 1,200+ events per player per game session and predict a player’s personality traits and cognitive skills and help them to achieve their desired mood. Combining neuroscience research, player gameplay data, and over 150+ game characteristics and ratings, Skillprint can vet games for their ability to assess and develop a player’s cognitive skills and personality traits, positively affect their mood, and help them to achieve their goals.

The company has raised $3.5 million in funding, backed by private investors and leading VCs in the gaming, mental wellness, and future of learning sectors. For more information, visit: www.skillprint.co.

POPULAR RPG BLUE ARCHIVE UPDATE ADDS HARE-RAISING CHAPTER, “RABBIT OF CAERBANNOG CHAPTER 2”

Highlights:

  • Blue Archive’s main story follows the RABBIT Squad as they fight to protect their ideal of justice
  • The mobile RPG’s academy city, Kivotos, welcomes Minori of the Red Winter Federal Academy, now available for recruitment
  • 10-Recruitment Tickets, a Woodworking Workbench and other items available in a new event

SEOUL – Dec. 13, 2023 – Popular mobile RPG Blue Archive is following the rabbit trail as the latest main story update unfolds in “Vol. 4, Rabbit of Caerbannog Chapter 2, We Were RABBITs!” With the fresh update available today, Blue Archive’s story continues the adventure initiated by the first chapter of “Rabbit of Caerbannog,” “RABBIT Squad, Commence Operation!”

Blue Archive, developed by NEXON Korea Corp., immerses players in the story of Sensei, an outsider and teacher called by the President of the General Student Council to save the futuristic academy city of Kivotos from a criminal uprising. During event and main story updates, players will meet unique students from numerous academies, help guide them towards success, and even recruit them for combat. Strategic combat is at the heart of this anime-style RPG, as players will face off against challenging enemy forces, and utilize the captivating ensemble of characters met along the way.

In “Vol. 4, Rabbit of Caerbannog Chapter 2, We Were RABBITs!” Sensei will once again join the RABBIT Squad of the SRT Academy and help them navigate the challenges ahead. Following the events of “Rabbit of Caerbannog Chapter 1,” the RABBIT Squad have returned to their daily lives, only to be reunited with a shadow from their past. Supported by the Sensei and students of various academies, the RABBIT Squad will face their past and work to uphold justice amidst unfolding conspiracies.

To expand the world of Blue Archive even further, Kivotos welcomes the addition of Explosive-type Special student from the Red Winter Federal Academy, Minori. Her distinctive feature lies in her personalized, powerful move, or EX-skill, that not only deals a high damage output, but can further increase the damage dealt by spending additional Costs. SRT Academy students Miyako and Saki, featured in the new main story update, will also be returning for Pick-Up.

To celebrate the story update, Blue Archive is hosting a variety of events for players across Kivotos. During the “Balancing Schale’s Books with the General Student Council” event, players can complete missions and commissions to earn event tokens, which can be traded in for cosmetics, game-changing items and more until Tuesday, Dec. 26 at 1:59 AM UTC. Meanwhile, there will also be an Event Prize Exchange House where players can acquire rare currencies such as Nimrud and Rohonc to raise the level of their students.

Adding to the excitement, 3 Days/Week Workplace Improvement Missions will also be available until Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 1:59 AM UTC. During this time, players can earn rewards such as Minori’s Woodworking Workbench for their personal Cafe, a place where players can interact with their students, and 10 Recruitment Tickets for completing various tasks, such as advancing in the main story, using AP and defeating enemies.

Blue Archive’s “Vol. 4, Rabbit of Caerbannog Chapter 2, We Were RABBITs!” main story update and new and returning students Minori, Miyako and Saki are available now. For more information, please visit the links below:

  • Blue Archive Official Webpage: [LINK]

About NEXON Co. Ltd.

Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games and Virtual Worlds. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and added to the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. In 2020, Nexon was added to the Nikkei 225. Nexon currently has more than 50 live games in more than 190 countries on PC, console, and mobile. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter. In 2021, Nexon completed the acquisition of Embark Studios AB, a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, developing multiple projects for global release.

TORCHLIGHT: INFINITE’S NEXT SEASON “TWINIGHTMARE” LAUNCHES THIS MONTH

Get a first look at the game’s new playable hero, Rosa

XD Games, Shanghai — December 13, 2023 | XD Games is excited to announce its next season for Torchlight: Infinite – Twinightmare. Following the Hunter’s Odyssey preseason event, SS3 introduces a wealth of content headlined by new hero, Lightbringer Rosa.

This major update for Torchlight: Infinite will also give Hunters four new skills to experiment with, along with a variety of new outfits and season-exclusive Pactspirits. Players can also look forward to time-limited Christmas and Spring Festival in-game events, bagging themselves some extra loot during the festive period.

Want to learn more about Twinightmare? 

XD has announced an official livestream preview of Torchlight: Infinite SS3 for December 23 at 9AM PST, giving fans a gameplay deep dive into all the new content and features that are on the way. Rhykker has announced he will be on hand to answer questions during a Devs QA during the livestream, and fans can also tweet him any they may have. The livestream can be viewed here

Rhykker is a Torchlight: Infinite aficionado, and a well-known figure within the ARPG gaming circles, respected by developers and fans alike for his affinity with the genre. Rhykker is also quite the competitive player, having proved his strategic abilities by nailing some top spots in previous Torchlight: Infinite speedrun contests. 

For more on Torchlight: Infinite, check out the game’s Steam, iOS, and Android pages.

XD Games

Founded in 2003, XD Games. is a global video games developer and publisher with extensive experience across development, publishing and operations. As of 2022, XD has 38 free-to-play and paid games with over 50 million monthly active users worldwide. In addition, TapTap — a mobile games community and app store — was launched by XD in 2016 and is estimated to currently have 44 million monthly active users.  XD’s mission is to assemble like-minded talented games industry craftspeople with a common goal of touching the hearts of players around the world. XD produces games of the finest quality with passion, offering a pure gaming experience, and encouraging players of all ages to embrace the unique joy of video gaming.

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising – Gameplay

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We return to the fight in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising with plenty of new mechanics to try out as we take four fighters, the previous DLC characters Yuel, Cagliostro, and Djeeta, and even the brand new Anila through Arcade Mode and see what else the single player mode has to offer, including acquiring a certain Umamusume as a partner.

Rise to the challenge in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising! This powered up, revamped sequel to GBVS is more enjoyable and accessible than ever before. With simplified input options, even newcomers can engage in thrilling and strategic matches!

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
Developer: Cygames, Inc., Arc System Works
Publisher: Cygames, Inc.
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 5|4
Release Date: 14 Dec, 2023
Price: $49.99 USD

Available here – https://rising.granbluefantasy.jp/

Summary:

Recommended – Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising may feel like an enhanced release more than a sequel its impressive roster size and fast-paced easy to learn combat make this gorgeous fighter a delight to play.”

Check out our review for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising here!

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Tekken 8 Confirms Demo for PS5 at the end of the Week

Bandai Namco has confirmed that the demo for Tekken 8 will launch at the end of the week exclusively on PS5. Just a week earlier than the other platforms, PC and Xbox Series S/X.

The demo is scheduled to be released on 14th December on PS5, for Xbox Series S/X and PC will launch on 21st December. Tekken 8 held a closed beta the past October.

In this demo, the players will have the first episode of the story mode, The Dark Awakens, and a local versus mode. 

For the moment the game has 32 playable fighters so far in their roster. Tekken 8 will be released on the 25th of January for PS5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC. More information can be found here.

God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla DLC Now Available!

PlayStation is thrilled to announce that God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla is out now! 

God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla is a free DLC as a gift to the players and will allow players to once again step into the shoes of Kratos and explore the epilogue to the events of God of War Ragnarök that follows the God of War on a deeply personal and reflective journey. 

God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla celebrates the combat you know and love from God of War Ragnarök and blends it with fresh, experimental elements inspired by the roguelite genre. During each attempt, you will learn and adapt to the challenges Valhalla has to offer. The more you overcome, the more resources you’ll gain that can be put towards permanent upgrades that affect both Kratos and even Valhalla itself. 

Players will face different combinations of enemies never experienced before as well as facing some new surprises along the way.

For more information on God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla, please watch God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla – 5 Things to Know | PS5 & PS4 Games.

Please note, you must own God of War Ragnarök to be able to download God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla for free on December 13 via the PlayStation Store!

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GTA Online: The Chop Shop Now Available

Collaborate with illustrious Liberty City real estate mogul and auto enthusiast Yusuf Amir on his newest venture, stealing the most coveted vehicles in Los Santos across a series of daring robberies in GTA Online: The Chop Shop.

Today’s update also includes a new illicit business property, an assortment of new vehicles, new Drift Races, and much more.

The Salvage Yard

Behind the peeling facade of Red’s Auto Parts lies the untapped potential of a sophisticated robbery operation. Combined with your skills and Yusuf’s eye for exotic automobiles, the new Salvage Yard business serves as the perfect front. It’s low-key enough not to attract suspicion from the authorities, yet equipped with everything you’ll need to pull off breathtaking robberies of the most in-demand vehicles across Southern San Andreas.

Answer the call from Yusuf to get started. Owning the Salvage Yard cuts you in on Yusuf and his cousin Jamal’s plans for robberies, accessible from your Salvage Yard’s Planning Wall. Each one features a special target that requires thorough planning prior to successfully boosting it.

Once a vehicle is acquired, put your chop shop’s lifts to good use and break down the vehicles to be salvaged for valuable parts over time. Instant gratification is also always an option: sell off stolen vehicles for a lump sum by safely dropping them off at the docks to be shipped in a cargo container to Yusuf. Try not to scratch the paint job or wheel-wells on your way there.

There are five Salvage Yard properties to choose from, whether you’re operating remotely from Paleto Bay or getting valuable, central real estate in Strawberry. The Salvage Yard also features optional upgrades including Trade Rates, which extend your chop shop connections to a special discount when requesting destroyed vehicles from Mors Mutual or repairing vehicles in any custom shop. Upgrade the yard with a Tow Truck, allowing you to tow designated delinquent vehicles back to the Salvage Yard for another source of auto parts.

Bold New Robberies

Stealing this caliber of car in Los Santos will be no simple feat. Jamal’s operation involves robberies and a weekly rotation of target vehicles that Yusuf is fixing his sights on for his collection. Each robbery entails scoping out some initial intel, completing Preps and new Freemode Tasks, and culminates in a high-speed Finale.

While you’ll be able to recognize the target vehicle by its flashy customized license plate, these robbery plans will require a wide range of techniques and skills, disguises and undercover work, hacking and disabling countermeasures, as well as reliable driving abilities and split-second decision-making in the heat of the chase.

Salvage Yard Robberies — in addition to all the new activities in GTA Online: The Chop Shop —also come with their own slate of Daily Challenges, Pause Menu Awards, and Career Progress challenges for players on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, which can be found in the Career tab of the Pause Menu.

New Vehicles

GTA Online: The Chop Shop brings a convoy of shining new vehicles to choose from, including the dazzling new Turismo Omaggio super car from Grotti — along with a multi-purpose SUV with Imani Tech capabilities, a stylish convertible and SUV both with a full suite of available upgrades from Hao’s Special Works on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and more.

Today’s update also brings newfound automotive underworld connections that will grant you the ability to purchase and own highly desirable, off-the-grid Law Enforcement Vehicles.

These will not be easy to acquire though, and will require you to go above and beyond the law when committing Salvage Yard Robberies before you can obtain them. Survive and lose Wanted Levels, scope out robberies, and go deep into the criminal underworld to unlock access and Trade Prices for the Vapid Stanier LE Cruiser, Police Riot, and Unmarked Cruiser.

Introducing The Vinewood Club Garage

This update also brings exciting news for GTA+ Members on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, as The Vinewood Club’s latest premium offering is access to the expansive interior of their Club Garage: a spacious new location with additional room to store and display up to 100 Personal Vehicles.

This exceptional new perk joins The Vinewood Car Club curated vehicle showroom, where you can browse, test drive, and purchase from their vehicle selection. Visit The Vinewood Club’s convenient new Club Garage location in Pillbox Hill to scope out The Vinewood Club Garage for yourself and either move some of your current vehicles into a luxurious new home, or acquire some of today’s new rides for your collection and showcase them at this exquisite spot.

GTA+ Members can also get the new Declasse Impaler LX (Muscle) — available for free on The Vinewood Car Club’s podium or through the Southern San Andreas Super Autos in-game site — along with many more Membership benefits. Visit the GTA+ website for full details and to sign up.

New Drift Races and Handling Kits

Lean into those hairpin turns and over-rotate your tires in pursuit of the perfect amount of angle in Drift Races, utilizing specialized drift tuning kits for the new Fathom FR36 (Coupe) along with seven previously released vehicles.

Rather than just the usual race to the finish, this mode awards crucial Drift Points based on a combination of criteria, including bonuses for Precision Drift and your final racing position. String together a series of shorter swerving turns to build a multi-chain mega drift or push the limits to try and reach the ultimate status of Drift God.

Watch out for obstacles though, as love-tapping a lamppost could cost you your current multiplier. Whoever finishes with the most Drift Points wins. Drift Races are available to all LS Car Meet members, and take place across seven classic Los Santos destinations, including Legion Square, Vespucci Beach, the Vinewood Hills, Mirror Park, and more.

Call of the Wild: Animals in GTA Online

Los Santos has gone wild: Players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S should be on the lookout for animals roaming the land, sky, and seas around Los Santos.

PS5 and Xbox Series players can also now organize and manage their vehicle collections more conveniently via the Interaction Menu, moving them between garages with greater ease.

New Battle Rifle Available

Is that the merry jangle of the Gun Van rolling into town? Rock up and check out the new Battle Rifle, the latest in precision shooting, fresh off the forge and into your arsenal. Also available at the Armory inside your Agency.

November Community Challenge Rewards

The GTA Online community continually exceeds even our wildest expectations, and this past November’s series of Community Challenges was no exception. After successfully chugging over 100 million Sprunk and eCola cans, completing over GTA$15 billion worth in Simeon’s Export Requests, and taking down The Doomsday Scenario for a whopping collective total of over GTA$500 billion, all players can claim the following gifts upon loading into GTA Online at any point now through December 20:

  • The Sprunk x eCola livery for the Mammoth F-160 Raiju
  • The Sprunk x eCola Bodysuit
  • Sprunk and eCola License Plates
  • The Rockstar Motorsport livery for the new Grotti Turismo Omaggio (Super)
  • The Rockstar Motorsport livery for the Pegassi Zentorno (Super)

And More
As we continue to make across-the-board improvements to GTA Online, we will be taking additional steps to ensure an experience that is safe for all players. With this update, we will begin testing voice chat moderation capabilities, starting with PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S platforms, with PS4 and Xbox One soon to follow. For more information, please see our Voice Chat Moderation FAQ.

Today’s update also adds a number of features that improve the GTA Online experience, so check out the update notes at Rockstar Support. And look out for more information on future updates in the coming weeks here at the Rockstar Newswire, including new vehicles, festive surprises, and much more.

MomoCon Announces Aladdin Voice Actors, Kpop Battles, Bebop Bounty Big Band for 2024 Event 

ATLANTA — Dec. 12, 2023 — MomoCon, the largest celebration of gaming and anime in the Southeast United States, has announced its first batch of guests slated for the 2024 event to be held at the Georgia World Congress Center on May 24-27, 2024. 

Scott Weinger (Full House, Kingdom Hearts, Scrubs, Fuller House) and Linda Larkin (Runaway Bride, Kingdom Hearts, GTA V, Ralph Breaks The Internet), the iconic lead voices of Aladdin and Jasmine in the 1992 animated Disney classic, are among the first guests announced for meet and greets and panels at MomoCon 2024.

Alongside the celebrated actors, ANX Kpop Battles return for a “Solo Classic” bash inviting fans to dance their hearts out to their favorite Kpop tunes, with cosplay highly encouraged. Bebop Bounty Big Band will host an electrifying, interstellar musical journey mixing visuals from the iconic anime series with jazz, rock, and blues to create a fusion that will transport fans to a futuristic world of bounty hunters and space adventures.

Other confirmed guests include Jodi Benson (The Little Mermaid, Flubber, A Bug’s Life, Hercules, Toy Story 2, Enchanted), Steve Blum (Starfield, Diablo IV, The Callisto Protocol, Valorant, Shazam!), Zeno Robinson (Pokémon, Attack on Titan, Cris Tales, Scarlet Nexus), A.J. Beckles (Street Fighters 6, Saints Row, Lost Ark, Genshin Impact), Erica Lindbeck (Rick and Morty, Spider-Man 2, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, My Hero Academia), Sarah-Nicole Robles (Encanto, The Resident, Carmen Sandiego, The Fosters), and many more.

Momocon will continue to announce new guests in the lead up to the convention. All confirmed 2024 guests can be found on the official MomoCon website, and an official schedule and events will be revealed closer to the event. 

“As a lifelong Disney fan, having the iconic Aladdin voice actors at MomoCon fills my heart with absolute joy,” said Jess Merriman, MomoCon Co-Founder. “Their movie defined the childhoods of millions and getting to meet the people that brought the film to life is pure magic.”

To apply for a media pass, please fill out the press accreditation form. Content creator badges are also available, including live-streaming opportunities directly from the show floor. 

For more information on the event, check out the official MomoCon site and follow MomoCon on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Tumblr, Discord, and Instagram for updates. 

About MomoCon

Founded in 2004 by Jessica Merriman and Chris Stuckey, then students at Georgia Tech, MomoCon has grown from a 700-person on-campus event to the largest event in the southeast United States for fans of video games, animation, cosplay, comics, and tabletop games.

PAYDAY 3: CHAPTER 1 – SYNTAX ERROR IS OUT NOW

Players will unravel a web of conspiracies in a high-tech heist with the suspenseful atmosphere the series is known for.

Sydney, Australia – 13th December, 2023 – Deep Silver and Starbreeze confirm that PAYDAY 3: Chapter 1 – Syntax Error, the first DLC Expansion for the ultimate heist shooter fantasy, releases today.  

Syntax Error unfolds a high-tech heist with the suspenseful atmosphere the series is known for. The PAYDAY-Gang needs to prevail against an enemy AI called “SINS”, wittily setting traps and causing confusion. Every move counts because the ultimate computing power is always one step ahead.

A new trailer for PAYDAY 3: Chapter 1 – Syntax Error showcases the Gang taking on an advanced AI that tries to trap them as they fight to recover critical information about their enemies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLn08u5MhXM

Syntax Error Overview

Syntax Error is now accessible to Season Pass owners and available to buy separately on PC, Xbox Series S|X and PlayStation 5. The DLC consists of:

  • The Heist Pack with PAYDAY 3: Chapter 1 – Syntax Error
  • The Weapon Pack with three new weapons, alongside with weapons mods for each weapon, a weapon sticker and a weapon charm.
  • The Tailor Pack with four new masks, four new suits and four new gloves.

The first DLC expansion for PAYDAY 3 also comes with a free update that includes a new Enemy class named Techie, three masks and a new skill line: Scrambler.

In PAYDAY 3: Chapter 1 – Syntax Error, the Gang is thrust back into action following a mysterious conspiracy, just to unravel a bigger web of betrayal spinning around John Concord, the former CEO of Murkywater. Players will execute high-tech heists and ultimately face a hidden enemy empowered by an AI called “SINS”. They have to leverage the art of heisting to execute their revenge on the CEO of Scry Digital, the guy that tried to kill the Gang. As they enter the building, the heist intensifies and they expose a cutting-edge drone system. These remote-controlled objects provide intel about John Concord’s scheme.

The four most well-known clown-masked criminals in recent video game history returned from retirement last September in PAYDAY 3 on PC via PC Game Pass, on Steam and Epic Games Store, as well as Xbox Series S|X, on Console Game Pass, PlayStation 5 and GeForce Now.

For more information about PAYDAY 3, please visit: https://www.paydaythegame.com

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About Starbreeze AB

Starbreeze is an independent developer, publisher and distributor of PC and console games targeting the global market, with studios in Stockholm, Barcelona, Paris and London. Housing the smash hit IP PAYDAY, Starbreeze develops games based on proprietary and third-party rights, both in-house and in partnership with external game developers. Starbreeze shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the tickers STAR A and STAR B. For more information, please visit www.starbreeze.com.

About Deep Silver

Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds by creating products of the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires. Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island, and the gritty, post-apocalyptic Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include the next entries into the TimeSplitters and Dead Island franchises. Deep Silver development studios include Deep Silver Dambuster Studios and Free Radical Design, both in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, and Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com. All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.

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 nine 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.