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Alfa Romeo F1 Team KICK Esports ready for 2023-2024 F1 Sim Racing World Championship debut

Hinwil, 25 November 2023 – Alfa Romeo F1 Team KICK Esports is up for the challenge against some of the most talented sim racers in the world, as the team revs up its engines for the 2023-2024 F1 Sim Racing World Championship. 

As the series return to a LAN-event format, the first round of the Championship, the inaugural race in Bahrain, will be hosted in Jönköping, Sweden, on November 25th during the DreamHack Winter 2023, one of the largest, best-known esports competitions. The season will continue on some of the most iconic Formula One racetracks throughout the winter – with venues such as Silverstone, Spa-Francorchamps, Interlagos and the brand-new Las Vegas street circuit on the calendar. The Championship finale will then take place in Jeddah, on the weekend of the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.   

With a brand-new team identity and a promising lineup featuring Brendon Leigh, Thomas Ronhaar, and Matthijs van Erven, a talented trio who enjoyed a successful pre-season, the stage is all set: Alfa Romeo F1 Team KICK Esports will be racing for glory, going for the 2023-2024 F1 Sim Racing World Championship crown. 

About Sauber Group of Companies:

The Sauber Group of Companies is composed of two operational entities: Sauber Motorsport AG, which operates and manages its Formula OneTM team; and Sauber Technologies AG, which focuses on third-party business in the areas of advanced engineering, prototype development and additive manufacturing, in addition to full and model-scale testing in the factory’s state-of-the-art wind tunnel and ground-breaking innovation in the field of aerodynamics. The companies collaborate closely and share know-how to apply the expertise of more than 550 dedicated individuals at the headquarter in Hinwil, Switzerland, to all internal and external projects.

The Sauber Group puts sustainability at the heart of its mission; its business, operating under the ISO 14001 environmental management standard, has been carbon neutral since 2011 and the company has achieved the Three-Star level in the FIA Environmental Accreditation Framework.

Since its founding in 1970, the innovative Swiss company has been setting standards in the design, development and construction of race cars for various championship series, such as Formula One, DTM, and WEC. Following its own Formula One debut in 1993, Sauber Motorsport AG has established one of the few traditional and privately held teams in the sport. A member of the exclusive club of teams which competed in more than 500 F1 races, it celebrated 30 years in the sport in 2022 and continues to go from strength to strength on and off the track.

Chaotic Brain Studio, the creators of Neon Blood, will be at Gamiberica this weekend in Porto

Madrid Spain, 24th November 2023. This weekend, from the 24th-26th November, the Chaotic Brain Studio team will be showing Neon Blood to the Portuguese audience at Gamiberica. Gamiberica is part of the Meo XL Games event at Exponor in Porto, one of Portugal’s main gatherings for gaming, eSports, and Virtual Reality. 

One of Gamiberica’s main objectives is to create connections within the Spanish and Portuguese indie industry, whether it’s between studios, investments, talent, etc. Creating a space for this is very beneficial for all parties, thanks to the collaboration between IndieX and IndieDevDay.

Stay tuned to both Chaotic Brain Studio and publisher Meridiem Games’ social media channels for updates from the event throughout the weekend.

About Neon Blood

The year is 2053 and the world as we know it came to an end in a war lost in time. Now, only inequality remains, in the form of Viridis, the great city that encompasses the dangerous Blind City and the luxurious Bright City.

Axel McCoin, once a police detective, will become the key piece to unmask a whole plot of corruption and power that plagues the unstable peace of Viridis.

Experience the stories of the city and its inhabitants, accompanying Axel in his mission to overthrow the established order and demolish the foundations of this corrupt society.

Watch the announcement trailer for Neon Blood below:

  • Neon Blood unveils an elaborate and deep story with a cyberpunk theme that serves as a thread to tell the story of Axel and the relationships he will establish throughout his adventure. 
  • Character interaction and exploration will lead the Axel through the micropolis of Viridis revealing the different realities of the two cities to players.
  • Neon Blood has been created using stunning 2.5D visuals, based on the use of 2D sprites in PixelArt with 3D-modelled environments, maintaining an aesthetic differentiation between the 2D characters and the 3D environments.
  • Explore the two deeply contrasting cities with markedly different aesthetics – the futuristic sc-fi cityscape of Bright City and dark, gritty cyberpunk-inspired Blind City.
  • Use the investigative skills of detective Axel McCoin to reveal the dark secrets of Viridis and set in motion a revolution that could destroy the foundations of society.

Neon Blood will be launching in 2024 for PC via Steam, PlayStation and Xbox consoles and Nintedno Switch. Fans can wishlist the game now at the PlayStation Store and Steam.

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This Week in GTA Online – Triple Rewards on Casino Story and Work Missions, Free Turkey Mask and Black Friday Discounts

Cash in on Bonuses in Casino Story Missions, The Diamond Casino Heist, and MoreThe Sprunk & eCola Challenge Enters its Final Week, Doomsday Scenario Challenge Results, and a Host of Black Friday Discounts

Fight against the Duggan family’s ambitions for taking over The Diamond Casino & Resort in Casino Story Missions to pocket Triple Rewards this week. Master Penthouse owners can access Casino Story Missions by visiting Ms. Baker’s office inside the Casino, or via the Jobs section of the Pause Menu (once they’ve all been completed).

Speaking of Ms. Baker, call her up to request Casino Work Missions and help The Diamond with client operations, asset recovery, and other assignments, also paying out 3X GTA$ and RP through November 29.

Meanwhile, casing the joint and cracking the vault in The Diamond Casino Heist is especially profitable this week, as chances of encountering valuable gemstones are boosted (doubly so for GTA+ Members). Successfully completing the Finale of The Diamond Casino Heist will also earn you The Diamond Strike Vest, as a bonus.

Casino Cashiers, seemingly imbued with the Thanksgiving spirit, are generously doling out triple the usual daily amount of Chips this week. Chips can be used as payment at the Casino Store, to play against the house, or for those that know when to fold ‘em — cashed out at a 1:1 ratio of chips to GTA$.

Sprunk & eCola Challenge Final Week

Sugar highs are peaking as the Sprunk & eCola Challenge enters its final stretch. Claim victory by reaching a grand total of 100,000,000 cans drunk by November 29 and every member of the community will receive the electrifying Sprunk x eCola Bodysuit, a pair of vanity license plates (one for each brand), and a fierce livery for the Mammoth F-160 Raiju (25% off this week) delivered as part of this winter’s GTA Online update.

Mission Passed in The Doomsday Scenario Challenge

Crisis averted: in the short span of just seven days, the GTA Online community managed to prevent worldwide calamity while taking down Act III of The Doomsday Heist for a combined total of over GTA$500 billion. As a result of this stunning achievement, all players will receive a special new livery for the mythical Pegassi Zentorno (Super), to be delivered as part of the next GTA Online update.

3X GTA$ and RP on Vespucci Job (Remix)

To the victors go the spoils in Vespucci Job (Remix), which pits a single driver against multiple opponents in a race to reach all the checkpoints. While the classic mode highlighted the formidable Issi Classic (Compact), this version aims for maximum chaos with an all-star cast of vehicles to choose from, and pays out Triple Rewards this week.

2X GTA$ on Armored Truck Robberies

Los Santos is rife with allegedly impenetrable Armored Trucks filled with high-value assets. Raid these vehicles and fight off opposition to secure a sweet payday in Armored Truck Robberies, shelling out Double Rewards through November 29.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom

Pay Simeon Yetarian a visit at the Premium Deluxe Motorsport showroom to get an earful of a sales pitch about his latest catalog of vehicles, or save some time and check out their stats for yourself:

  • Pegassi Toreador (Sports Classic)
  • Överflöd Zeno (Super)
  • Pegassi Ignus (Super)
  • Karin Sultan RS Classic (Sports) wrapped in the Karin Performance Pink Livery
  • Bravado Hotring Hellfire (Sports)

Luxury Autos Showroom

Experience the elevated shopping experience at the Luxury Autos showroom in Rockford Hills and glance at this week’s available pair of vehicles: the Överflöd Tyrant (Super) and Grotti Itali RSX (Sports).

This Week on the Lucky Wheel Podium, and Other Vehicle Offerings

The Diamond Casino & Resort is the gift that keeps on giving this week, and spinning the Lucky Wheel is no exception. Try your luck at winning this week’s top prize: the Übermacht Rhinehart (Sedan).

Visit the Test Track inside the LS Car Meet to get behind the wheel of the Dinka Verus (Off-Road), Vapid Retinue (Sports Classic), and Ocelot Swinger (Sports Classic). See how they handle Time Trials, Scrambles, and joyrides around the track. Place Top 3 in the LS Car Meet Series three days in a row to add the Annis Remus (Sports) to your garage’s portfolio.

Only on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, this week’s Premium Test Ride is the lean and mean Bravado Buffalo EVX (Muscle), tuned for both maximum velocity and intimidation. Test your skills in a souped-up vehicle between North Chumash and the Palomino Highlands in this week’s HSW Time Trial.

Log in to Receive the Turkey Mask and Enjoy Black Friday Discounts

Celebrate Thanksgiving by logging in anytime this week to receive the Turkey Mask, and starting on November 24 gobble up a feast of Black Friday discounts, available through November 28:

  • Galaxy Super Yachts – 40% off
  • Galaxy Super Yacht Upgrades and Modifications – 40% off
  • Benefactor Terrorbyte – 70% off
  • Mammoth Avenger (Plane) – 50% off
  • Progen PR4 (Open Wheel) – 50% off
  • Benefactor BR8 (Open Wheel) – 50% off
  • Ocelot Stromberg (Sports Classic) – 50% off
  • Imponte Ruiner 2000 (Muscle) – 50% off
  • TM-02 Khanjali (Military) – 50% off
  • Buckingham Swift (Helicopter) – 50% off
  • Buckingham Swift Deluxe (Helicopter) – 50% off
  • Buckingham Luxor (Plane) – 50% off
  • Buckingham Luxor Deluxe (Plane) – 50% off
  • JoBuilt P-996 LAZER (Plane) – 25% off

GTA+

Step your game up with GTA+ membership status and claim the following benefits and privileges through December 11:

  • Free Ocelot Pariah (Sports)
  • Bleedin’ Tasty Hoodie and Shorts, Cluckin’ Bell Hoodie and Cuffed Sweats
  • Boosted chance of finding Diamonds in The Diamond Casino Heist vault
  • Free Arcade Property
  • 40% off Arcade Upgrades and Modifications

And much more, including a GTA$500,000 bonus delivered upon billing each month, access to The Vinewood Car Club, and other benefits updated monthly. Visit the GTA+ website for the complete breakdown.

DISCOUNTS

Available November 23 – 29:

  • Free drinks at the Casino
  • Casino Store Merch – 50% off (Chips not GTA$)
  • Eclipse Blvd. Garage – 50% off
  • Eclipse Blvd. Garage Upgrades & Modifications – 50% off
  • Casino Penthouse – 40% off
  • Casino Penthouse Upgrades & Modifications – 40% off
  • Arcade Properties – 30% off
  • Arcade Upgrades and Modifications – 30% off
  • Arcade Cabinets – 30% off
  • Mammoth F-160 Raiju (Plane) – 25% off

Gun Van Inventory and Discounts

Machete | Railgun | Widowmaker | Up-n-Atomizer | Unholy Hellbringer (40% off for GTA+ Members) | Fireworks Launcher | Service Carbine | Stun Gun | Tactical SMG (20% off) | Flare Gun | Grenades | Proximity Mines | Sticky Bombs | Armor

Turn up the volume for ‘Super Crazy Rhythm Castle’, launching today!

Developed by Second Impact Games and published by KONAMI, comes a spiritual successor to Super Crazy Guitar Maniac Deluxe that breaks new ground in genre-fusing style!

Sydney, Australia – 24th November 2023: Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. and British developer Second Impact Games announced Super Crazy Rhythm Castle is available now in Australia and New Zealand on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch™. Players can finally experience a unique rhythm adventure through a bizarre castle, solo or with a band of up to three friends, in a bid to overcome a cruel king hell-bent on throwing you off your rhythm!

Watch the launch trailer below

Created by UK resident micro-studio Second Impact Games, Super Crazy Rhythm Castle is an amalgamation of over 10 years honing what it means to create something ‘super crazy’! Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. and Second Impact Games will be working together in a publishing partnership, bringing the game to global markets today.

Adventure into Absurdity

An unforgettable journey with a light heart and a tapping foot. You’ll become one with the music and the madness.

Unlikely heroes, approach Rhythm Castle! Inside, the unhinged King Ferdinand awaits, ready to defend his crown and ruin your day. Overcome his twisted challenges and beat him in his own game. Throw beans into an ancient summoning ritual. Shut down a giant eggplant DJ. Cover tiny meat people in gravy for reasons that we promise will become clear. All while keeping the beat!

Super Soundtrack

Featuring over 30 tracks to rock along to. Tune in for earworm rock, hip hop, dubstep, and iconic KONAMI tracks from the Castlevania, Gradius and Beatmania series!

Crazy Co-op

Chaotic cooperative gameplay that’s fun and accessible. Not a pro at rhythm games? Each player can play their music in three-button or four-button mode – or hop out to focus on puzzling while your buddy covers the music! Whether you go solo or sync up with friends, get ready to embrace the madness and take on the challenges of Rhythm Castle.

Multitasking Mayhem

From musical escape room to elevator arcade, you’ll need to think outside the beat to stay ahead of the king’s mischief. Juggle music play with tricky tasks and blasting action to solve each level!

Relive the Rhythm

Gunning for a gold medal? Unlock & play every song in the Music Lab. No nonsense, just pure rhythm!

About Second Impact Games

Second Impact Games was founded in 2011 by two young programmers who dreamed of making their own games for the world to enjoy. In the wonderful city of Brighton, we’ve worked hard for over 10 years on all manner of projects. We’ve helped other studios bring ideas to life and hit deadlines. We’ve worked with marketing agencies to add interactive magic to their campaigns. We’ve even partnered with big name brands, creating games and apps they can show off to their consumers. And all the while we kept the threads of our own games alive. Fusing genres, spanning dimensions, and tugging nostalgia.

Second Impact were also responsible for the hit Flash series Super Crazy Guitar Maniac Deluxe, played many millions of times in the glory days of Flash games. The spirit of SCGMD lives on today, in Super Crazy Rhythm Castle.

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.

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. 

Unleash ferocious new species with Jurassic World Evolution 2: Cretaceous Predator Pack Features four striking new dinosaurs

Cambridge, UK – November 23, 2023 Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV, ‘Frontier’), in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, today announced Jurassic World Evolution 2: Cretaceous Predator Pack, a new PDLC arriving Thursday 30th November on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, Windows Store and GeForce Now, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One for a suggested retail price of £5.99/$7.99/€7.99.  

Watch the announcement trailer for Jurassic World Evolution 2: Cretaceous Predator Pack below:

Players are invited to unveil the true power of the cretaceous period and add four extraordinary new species to their parks. These large, menacing dinosaurs are sure to captivate and thrill their park guests as they fight for dominance and search for their next meal.

Gigantoraptor, whose name means ‘giant thief’, is the largest Oviraptorsaur to hail from the Late Cretaceous period. With its impressive coat of feathers and slender, agile legs, the Gigantoraptor can maintain its speed for extended lengths of time as it chases down its prey.

Instantly recognisable from its distinctive narrow hump, Concavenator takes its name from its unique spinal shape, formed by two large vertebrae. Concavenator’s aerodynamic profile makes this fierce and fast hunter an exciting addition to any park. 

Utahraptor, one of the largest dromaeosaurs ever discovered, is an intelligent and ruthless predator that cuts an intimidating figure. Hailing from the rocky landscapes of Utah, its stunning feather coat and scythe-like claws will stop any prey in its tracks.

Players can also introduce the gargantuan hunter, Tarbosaurus, to their parks. Inspired by the Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, and DreamWorks Animation interactive special on Netflix, Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous: Hidden Adventure, this unique Tyrannosaurine theropod will need a secure enclosure to protect guests from its powerful jaws.

The new PDLC pack arrives alongside an exciting free update offering all existing players a range of new features and enhancements. The update brings five new variants for existing dinosaur species, including Brachiosaurus (Jurassic Park III), Pteranodon (Jurassic Park III), and Allosaurus (Jurassic World Dominion), as well as new decorations, pre-built layouts for Sandbox mode, and much more.

Jurassic World Evolution 2: Cretaceous Predator Pack and the free update content require the Jurassic World Evolution 2 base game to download and play. Jurassic World Evolution 2 is available onPC via Steam, Epic Games Store, Windows Store, and GeForce Now, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, and Xbox One for a suggested retail price of £49.99/$59.99/€59.99. Jurassic World Evolution 2 is also available to play via Xbox Game Pass. 

About Jurassic World Evolution 2

Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the critically acclaimed sequel to Frontier’s highly successful Jurassic World Evolution, building upon the ground-breaking and immersive 2018 management simulation. It introduces a compelling, new narrative campaign, incredible new features and awe-inspiring new dinosaurs brought to life with captivating authenticity. Together with expanded construction and more customisation options, the result is an even bigger, better and more authentic Jurassic World game. 

About Frontier

Frontier is a leading independent developer and publisher of videogames founded in 1994 by David Braben, co-author of the iconic Elite game. Based in Cambridge, Frontier uses its proprietary COBRA game development technology to create innovative genre-leading games, primarily for personal computers and videogame consoles. 

About the Jurassic World Franchise 

From Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, Jurassic World immerses audiences of all ages in a new era of wonder and thrills where dinosaurs and humankind must learn to coexist. Jurassic World is more than a film franchise. At every turn, this $6 billion film series delivers a larger-than-life destination for exploration, discovery, and epic adventure. Dinosaurs live again and they live in Jurassic World

About Universal Products & Experiences

Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal’s iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company’s extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, as well as engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and third party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E’s lines of business include Consumer Products and Games, along with Theme Parks Merchandise & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. More information is available at universalproductsexperiences.com.

Jurassic World Evolution 2 © 2021-2023 Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved.

© 2021-2023 Frontier Developments, plc. All rights reserved. Frontier and the Frontier Developments logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Frontier Developments, plc.

Throw a T-Rex at Your Opponents! Roxxor Has Entered the Arena

Death or Glory’s first post-launch champion enters with a slam!

Hong Kong – November 23 2023. Death or Glory, the free-to-play roguelike deckbuilder that blends fighting game mechanics with deck building, has received its first post-launch content. Roxxor, a giant warrior that intimidates with powerful grapples, crunching slams, and T-Rex wielding throws, is available now for both PvE and PvP modes.

Roxxor, an orphan abandoned by his tribe, grew up in the wilderness which became both his home and his training ground. The beasts he hunted for food can now be wielded as powerful moves, from ground-breaking grapples to seismic slams. Roxxor joins the warrior class, where clever management of resources can lead to huge OTK combos.

Death or Glory was released on PC via Steam Early Access on October 17th. The game offers both a roguelike deckbuilder mode, as well as a competitive PvP mode. Over the past 6 weeks over 1,300 players have faced off, over 250,000 cards were played and the PvE bosses have been slain over 1,800 times. Distilled Gaming Company recently announced Death or Glory will receive regular monthly updates, bringing new champions to the roster (one per month), new PvE maps, and modifiers to mix up the replayability.

All new champions will bring their achievements and progress paths, allowing more in-game currency to be earned to use on additional champions or cosmetic skins. All new PvE maps added to Death or Glory will be free to all players.

Death or Glory offers a unique turn-based system in which almost every attack can be reacted, whether dodged or blocked. Each card uses a speed system, much like the frames of a fighting game, so a heavy attack will still hit over a small block. Managing your resources, including stamina, champion power, and cards in hand, is vital in dominating the arena.

The champions of Death or Glory are divided into five different classes, each with a unique play style and resource system. Piloting a mech requires managing the system’s temperature to execute devastating combos while fighting as a feral werewolf means harnessing rage to slash away at your opponent’s health.

Death or Glory is available now in Steam Early Access as a free-to-play title. In-game currency can be purchased to unlock new champions and cosmetic items. All champions can be earned via in-game play. To keep up to date with the development of Death or Glory then follow Distilled Gaming Company on X.

About Distilled Gaming Company

Our world moves at an ever faster pace these days. There is not enough time to study, to work, to eat, to sleep or even to play. Distilled Gaming wants to focus on where the fun is. Anything that is not fun, we discard. Anything that is, we double it, triple it and then let a player experience it in the shortest amount of time. We hope to put a smile on every face.

Everyone in Distilled Gaming are passionate gamers. We know very well what is enjoyable and what frustrates us. Death or Glory is our first game and we are perfecting it through endless iterations. We believe in our concept and hope to support this game in the years to come.

CD PROJEKT RED Starts Its First Official Podcast!

CD PROJEKT RED today announces the launch of AnsweRED Podcast, alongside the premiere of its first episode featuring Story Directors Marcin Blacha and Tomasz Marchewka.

Recap

  • AnsweRED Podcast — the first official CD PROJEKT RED podcast — has officially launched.
  • The podcast delves into the world of video game development, offering an exclusive perspective from the studio’s talents.
  • It’s hosted by Game Director of Polaris and VP Sebastian Kalemba and Senior Communication Manager Paweł Burza.
  • The first episode features Marcin Blacha and Tomasz Marchewka, responsible for the story of Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
  • The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and in video format on YouTube.

AnsweRED Podcast is dedicated to like-minded individuals in game development, providing a unique platform for them to gain knowledge from CD PROJEKT RED team representatives’ insights, experiences, and cutting-edge expertise. It’s a deep dive into the studio’s culture and craftsmanship and a chance to listen to people responsible for various aspects of its games — from production and programming to art and narrative. In the future, AnsweRED Podcast will extend invitations to game developers worldwide to establish a platform that fosters inspiring discussions and diverse viewpoints.

Listen to the AnsweRED Podcast S01E01

Sebastian Kalemba, the VP and Game Director of the upcoming game set in the world of The Witcher, and Paweł Burza, Senior Communication Manager, host the podcast. In each episode, they talk to experts from CD PROJEKT RED about different aspects of video game development, studio culture, and working in modern-day gamedev.

The first episode of AnsweRED Podcast features guests Marcin Blacha and Tomasz Marchewka, both serving as Story Directors, who will discuss the role of story in the game development process, collaborating between writers and other developers, and the importance of narrative.

The first episode of AnsweRED Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, with new episodes released monthly.

More information about CD PROJEKT RED and their games can be found on the studio’s official website.

About CD PROJEKT RED

CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for PCs and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include the futuristic RPG Cyberpunk 2077, its spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty, and The Witcher series of games, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and its two expansions. In collaboration with Studio Trigger, CD PROJEKT RED also created the award-winning Netflix anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, set in the same universe as the game. Other games developed by the studio include Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales and GWENT: The Witcher Card Game. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

Gerda: A Flame in Winter Special Boxed Edition Now Available on Nintendo Switch 

Captivating World War II narrative adventure gets a physical release for Nintendo Switch across European retail stores.

Madrid, 23rd November 2023. Publisher Meridiem Games is pleased to announce that the special boxed Resistance Edition of the fascinating RPG-lite narrative adventure title Gerda: A Flame in Winter is now available for Nintendo Switch. Developed by Bird Island and published by DON’T NOD, Gerda: A Flame in Winter presents the unique and captivating World War II story of Gerda, a young nurse who is torn between her community and her desperate quest to save her husband.

This special boxed Resistance Edition includes a specially designed sleeve and will contain two unique art postcards and an exclusive bookmark.

 About Gerda: A Flame in Winter 

February 1945. The war is almost over, but your fight is about to begin. You play as Gerda Larsen, a young nurse who is torn between her community and her desperate quest to save her husband, Anders. Many other lives will come to depend on your decisions.

Gerda’s journey will involve moral dilemmas, difficult conversations, and sticky situations. It’s a dangerous world, and you must help her adapt to it with the choices you make, which always have both short- and long-term consequences.

If you give away precious resources to somebody who needs them now, will you come to regret it later? Will there be consequences if you, as a nurse, help a person who is suffering even though they may later cause suffering to others?

A story-driven RPG-lite – Make the most of what you have: your personality points, your allegiances, and your resources. Your relationship with people and factions will determine how your story unfolds. Level up Gerda’s mental skills by reflecting on her experiences in her diary to gain personality skill points. Use these skills during events and conversations to unlock special actions, gain others’ trust, or keep them from suspecting you.

Make your own history – You can choose where to explore and when – but do so wisely, as people move around and events can be time-sensitive. As you investigate and make progress, your choices will send you down many different narrative paths. Will you do whatever it takes to save Anders, or will you cling fiercely to your morals? Your actions will lead to several poignant conclusions and change the fate of your community in Gerda: A Flame in Winter.

Watch the Gerda: A Flame in Winter boxed Resistance Edition trailer below:

Gerda: A Flame in Winter Resistance Edition for Nintendo Switch is now available at European specialist retailers. For more information. For more information, please visit http://www.meridiem-games.com/en 

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About Meridiem Games

Meridiem Games is an independent video game publisher and distributor for all platforms. The entire Meridiem Games team is focused on meeting the demand of players who are fond of physical editions, titles such as Fahrenheit 15Th Anniversary PS4, KUNAI Day One Edition NSW, Daymare: 1998 Black Edition PS4, Pang Adventures Buster Edition PS4 / NSW, etc. They have come out in their physical edition thanks to Meridiem Games.

About DON’T NOD

DON’T NOD is an independent French publisher and developer, based in Paris and Montreal, creating original narrative games in the adventure (Life is StrangeTM, Tell Me WhyTM, Twin MirrorTM), RPG (VampyrTM), and action (Remember MeTM) genres. The studio is internationally renowned for unique narrative experiences with engaging stories and characters and has worked with industry leading publishers: Square Enix, Microsoft, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Focus Entertainment, and Capcom. DON’T NOD creates and publishes its own IPs developed in-house, as well as using its knowledge and experience to collaborate with third-party developers whose editorial visions parallel the company’s own.   

Step into the studio’s immersive and innovative universe at dont-nod.com     DON’T NOD (ISIN code: FR0013331212 – ALDNE) is listed on Euronext Growth Paris 

Special Boxed Spirit of the Island – Paradise Edition is now available for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch

Explore, farm, craft and build your new life in this beautiful simulation sandbox RPG

Madrid, Spain – 23rd November 2023. Publisher Meridiem Games is pleased to announce that the special boxed Paradise Edition of Spirit of the Island is now available for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch across European specialist stores.

Developed by 1M Bits Horde and co-published by META Publishing and PID Games, Spirit of the Island is a beautiful Life Sim Sandbox RPG with cross-platform online co-op set on a tropical archipelago. Build your farm, grow crops and raise animals, craft items, cook exquisite dishes, gather resources, build shops and museums to attract visitors, and turn a desolate Island into a prosperous tourist destination!

Meridiem Games is responsible for the creation, publishing and European distribution of the special boxed Spirit of the Island – Paradise Edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, which will include a special cover with new artwork, an exclusive set of stickers featuring some of the island’s inhabitants and a tour guide so you don’t miss any of the wonderful activities on your island.

There’s an old tradition running in your homeland: to become an adult and complete the coming-of-age ritual, you must go on a journey of discovery. Your adventure begins on a distant island, deep in a tropical archipelago. What was once a prosperous tourist destination is now a shade of its former glory: and it’s your job to bring it back to life! Explore the archipelago, meet the locals, and lend them a hand to restore the tourist paradise… while you try to uncover the mysteries of your past!

Watch the trailer for Spirit of the Island below:

SETTLING IN A NEW PLACE – Your island life will be a busy one, so grab your tools and let’s get started! You’ll need a source of food, a place to sleep, and some resources to build a farm. it’s time to explore your lands!

A PLETHORA OF ACTIVITIES – No matter how you choose to spend your time, you will gain experience and improve your skills. Spirit of the Island features 10 unique skills, such as farming, mining, foraging, social, crafting, and even fishing, which comes as its own special mini-game. 

YOUR JOURNEY TO A TOURIST PARADISE – Make your island not only a welcoming home but also a booming tourist paradise. The more tourists you get, the better your economy will be, which is a crucial step to funding your journeys to the faraway Islands.

THE BEST TRIP EVER – Each tourist will have a chance to love your Island so much that they’ll decide to stay, adding to the Town’s population. This part is crucial since you can hire them to do various things for you, such as tending to your shops and helping you maintain the Island. 

THE POWER OF TWO – One of the main features of Spirit of the Island is a 2-player cross-platform cooperative mode, where you can do everything together! You will have all the single-player mode features (even quests) available in online play, and it will also feature its own unique adventure as well as Resource Sharing, meaning that you can bring some of the resources you find over to your own multiplayer campaign. 

VAST TROPICAL ARCHIPELAGOSpirit of the Island features 14 unique explorable islands, each with its own fauna, secrets, and dangers. Information on who – or what – inhabits these islands has been lost to history, but you will find mysterious caves guarded by ancient creatures — are you brave enough to explore them and uncover the mysteries within?

THE LOCAL COMMUNITY – The archipelago is bustling with life! Meet more than 14 unique characters, each with their own distinct traits and quirks. 

AN EVENTFUL LIFE – One of the unique features of Spirit of the Island is events — a series of recurring occurrences happening through each in-game year (4 months). They will come in various forms such as qn NPCs’ birthday and Ocean Day, to your own unique events. There’s always something fun happening in Town, so check your calendar often!

The special boxed version of Spirit of the Island – Paradise Edition is now available for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch across Europe. For more information, please visit www.meridiem-games.com

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About Meridiem Games

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SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY! – New gameplay trailer!

Sydney, Australia – November 23, 2023:  Hold onto your hats! South Park Digital Studios & THQ Nordic GmbH have released a brand-new SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY! gameplay trailer today. As the New Kid in town, you will join Cartman, Stan, Kyle, and Kenny in this three-dimensional adventure.

Watch the new trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vzq8k44pG2Q

SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY! is being published by THQ Nordic GmbH, Austria and developed by Question Games and will be available for PC, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series S|X at an SRP of $59.95 AUD. The game will be available in 2024.
Pre-Order In-Store and Wishlist Now!

For more info visit www.southparksnowday.com

About SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY!

Play as the New kid in South Park and join Cartman, Stan, Kyle, and Kenny, in three-dimensional glory, to celebrate the most magical day in any young child’s life – a snow day!

Grab up to three friends, in this four-player co-op, and battle your way through the snow-piled town of South Park on a quest to save the world and enjoy a day without school. It’s a snow day, dude!

  • It’s an all-new 3D co-op game.
  • A blizzard of epic proportions has blanketed the town of South Park and it’s up to Cartman, Stan, Kenny, Kyle, and you, as the New Kid, to save the town.
  • Experience cooperative gameplay for the first time ever in a South Park game with up to three friends or ally bots – unleashing powerful, coordinated attacks on your foes.
  • Equip and upgrade devastating melee and ranged weapons. Deploy special abilities and powers that will bring hordes of enemies and epic bosses to their knees.
  • Use a wide range of iconic cosmetics and customise your New Kid with endless possible combinations from beanies to Cheesy Poof T-shirts to chin balls.

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