November 16^th, 2023 – World of Tanks team is excited to introduce a new gameplay feature: Random Events, that marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the game’s battlefields. Random events are the series of dynamic activities that occur with its own specific probabilities in designated areas of four maps: Himmelsdorf, Ruinberg, Prokhorovka, and Safe Haven. Red smoke will mark the event zone, with a notification as players approach or cross its border. Tankers should exercise caution in the event zone, as their vehicles may be destroyed by large falling wrecks.

Each event will significantly alter the terrain of the respective maps and offer new tactical opportunities for the players. This transformation opens new paths for vehicles, creates fresh cover, and offers unique firing positions. As a result, players will not only get more action-packed and dynamic gameplay that will keep them on their toes, but it will also visually enhance the gaming experience, making it even more immersive.

The types of events will vary depending on the map:

• On Safe Haven map, the plane crashes onto the bunker’s roof, leading to the collapse of its structure and creating additional cover between the bunker and the port.
• On Himmelsdorf map, an air strike hits the locomotive as it’s leaving the train yard. Here, the scattered train cars will serve as good cover. Also, a falling zeppelin changes the landscape on the central square and “tank alley”, creating a descent from the hill to the heavy tank positions.
• On Prokhorovka map, planes crash into the alley, scorching part of the bushes and creating new cover.
• Ruinberg map is attacked from the air. As a result, an additional pass through the central blocks appears in the town, forming a new direction of attack.

Random Events will be launched in the upcoming 1.23 update.

To learn more about the new feature, please visit: https://worldoftanks.eu/

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About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 16 offices around the world, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, Vilnius, Kyiv and Belgrade. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

About World of Tanks

World of Tanks is the first team-based, massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to tank warfare. Throw yourself into the epic tank battles of World War II with gamers all over the world. Your arsenal includes over 800 armored vehicles from 11 nations, carefully detailed with historical accuracy.

Official website: https://worldoftanks.eu/

Arizona Sunshine 2 Gameplay Showcase brings fresh campaign gameplay and details including co-op announcements, special guest appearances, and more!

Sydney, Australia, November 16th, 2023 – Vertigo Games today announced a Gameplay Showcase for Arizona Sunshine 2, the highly anticipated next-gen sequel to the multi-year top selling VR action FPS, which is launching from December 7th. Fans can tune-in on November 17^th (18^th ANZ) to get an in-depth look at fresh campaign gameplay with developer commentary, all-new game details including co-op announcements, special guest appearances, never-before-seen co-op gameplay from highlighted creators, and more.

During the Gameplay Showcase, players can directly engage with the developers during an AMA session on r/PSVR and r/OculusQuest. Threads are now open for questions, which will be answered by studio representatives.

Gameplay Showcase Event Details:

Date: November 17, 2023 (ANZ – November 18, 2023)
Time: 5PM CET / 8AM PT/ 3AM AEST
Channels:  YouTube, Steam

Arizona Sunshine 2 is scheduled for release on all major platforms from December 7th, 2023. Pre-orders are now available on PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest and Steam VR.

Watch the recently revealed Arizona Sunshine 2 gameplay premiere here.

Learn more at http://arizona-sunshine.com and join the conversation on Discord, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok.

About Arizona Sunshine® 2

Sharpen your machete and load your shotgun: Arizona Sunshine® 2 is the next-gen sequel to one of the founding fathers of the VR FPS genre and multi-year top seller Arizona Sunshine by Vertigo Games, launching from December 7th, 2023.

Narrated by the unmistakable quips of our dark-humoured protagonist, Arizona Sunshine 2 sets you on an all-new limb-strewn journey of intense survival. In a post-apocalyptic world where every bullet counts, experience the thrill of realistic combat as you wield all-new and fan-favourite weapons–from shotguns to machetes and flamethrowers. And what’s better than braving the damned end of the world? Surviving it with your new four-legged friend–Buddy. http://arizona-sunshine.com

About Vertigo Games

Vertigo Games, the VR publishing and development arm of the global PLAION Group, is a multi-platform VR publisher and developer with offices in Rotterdam & Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Los Angeles, California. With teams in the areas of development, publishing and LBE (location-based entertainment) distribution, the company offers a portfolio of quality VR games that provide novel, powerful and full-featured gaming experiences. Games include Vertigo Studios’ evergreen brand Arizona Sunshine®, the epic VR action FPS After the Fall® and the no-holds-barred VR remake of a classic, The 7th Guest VR. Upcoming games include the highly anticipated Arizona Sunshine® 2. Vertigo Games is a PLAION (previously Koch Media) Group company. http://vertigo-games.com

Follow Vertigo Games on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

November’s PlayStation Game Catalogue lineup brings with it vehicular mayhem, chaos, fantastical adventure and more. This month’s picks are headlined by Teardown, the demolition heist adventure that launches day one onto PlayStation Plus for Extra and Deluxe members. You can read more about the game here. That will be playable from today, with all other titles available Tuesday, November 21. Let’s take a closer look at those in turn.

PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe | Game Catalogue

Teardown | PS5

Plan the perfect heist using creative problem solving, brute force, and everything around you. Teardown features a fully destructible and truly interactive environment where player freedom and emergent gameplay are the driving mechanics. Tear down walls with explosives or vehicles to create shortcuts no one thought was possible. Stack objects, build structures, or use floating objects to your advantage. Take your time to create an efficient path through each level, then execute your heist and make a daring escape. Run, jump, drive, boost. Do whatever you need to collect targets, avoid robots or steal whatever your clients ask for. But make sure not to get caught!

Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen | PS4

The critically acclaimed action-RPG Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen combines exhilarating and deep combat with the freedom to explore the huge open world of Gransys in 1080p HD graphics. Choose between nine different vocations and embark on your own adventure along with three AI companions, known as Pawns. Use the deep combat system to wield devastating skills and magicks to take on fabled monsters or climb onto them for an up close and personal attack! All previously released paid DLC is included, making this the ultimate version of Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen.

Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme vs. Maxi Boost On | PS4

This 2-on-2 team battle action game where you control mobile suits from many Gundam titles is a home console port of the 2016 arcade title Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme vs. Maxi Boost On Over 180 suits from 36 titles in the arcade version are playable, plus 2 extra suits that have never appeared in the arcade version before. 

Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition | PS4

Welcome to the Zombie Apocalypse experience of a lifetime – and now more beautiful than ever in this remastered version of the first-person adventure, which includes all the previously released DLC. Caught in the midst of an epic zombie outbreak on the tropical island of Banoi, your only thought is: Survival! Smash heads, crack skulls and slice ‘em up with visceral astounding melee combat and true story-based 4 player co-op in a sprawling open world just waiting for exploration.

Superliminal | PS4, PS5

Superliminal is a first-person puzzle game based on perspective and optical illusions. Players tackle impossible puzzles by thinking outside the box and learning to expect the unexpected. This game features a wonderfully subdued world, an intriguingly voiced narrative, and things that are really weird. Falling asleep at 3AM, you close your eyes to the cheesy commercial of Dr. Pierce’s dream therapy program. You wake up in an unfamiliar environment, only to realise that you’re stuck in a dream – a dream where perception is reality. Welcome to Superliminal.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising | PS4, PS5

This action RPG is set in the same world as Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes and features fast-paced combat and town-upgrading mechanics. Drawn by lenses and other treasure in the nearby Runebarrows, our heroes learn that the town is struggling to rebuild after an earthquake and decide to help. Along the way, they’ll resolve disputes between eager adventurers and wary locals who don’t think the Barrows should be disturbed. And they’ll learn more about each other’s reasons for seeking treasure, deepening their bonds in the process.

Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi | PS4

Becomes a Daimyō and govern a clan, as you work to improve your country through civil administration, diplomacy to cooperate with other clans and military might to fight, in this strategy title from Koei Tecmo. Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi is the fifteenth in the historical simulation series. 

Alternate Jake Hunter: Daedalus The Awakening of Golden Jazz | PS4

The NYC-set crime thriller visual novel blends detective work such as interrogations and clue-finding along with unique storytelling elements to deliver a thrilling murder mystery, as Saburo Jinguji heads to the United States to uncover the truth behind the death of his grandfather.

River City Melee Mach!! | PS4

30 teams, 180 characters and more than 250 different special moves: the Renegade/River City (Nekketsu Kouha Kunio-kun) series has had its share of success in the late 80’s, and now, the ‘Fight it out!’ part of its numerous spin-off sports series is back and powered-up! Four players can play at the same time, and the controls are so simple you can actually have your friends and family just hop in and play, or hop online and duke it out with other players from around the world. 

PlayStation Deluxe | Classics

Grandia | PS4, PS5

The classic PS1 RPG returns, featuring a ground-breaking strategic battle system and more than 80 magic spells and techniques to master. Take the role of Justin, a young boy obsessed with becoming a great adventurer, who inherits a magic stone that leads him on an epic journey to uncover the mystery of a long lost civilisation in this classic RPG. 

Meet an exciting cast of characters who join you along the way and unravel the mysteries of this ancient legend.  This version is enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.

Jet Moto | PS4, PS5

10 bone-crushing tracks await in this next generation motocross PS1 racer.  Master a wild air bike that can buck, fly, surf, flip and spin at top speeds, catching big air over land, sea, ice, and snow while you compete and fight 20 riders through championship, rally and elimination races. This version is enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.

Up | PS4, PS5

Based on the Disney•Pixar animated feature of the same name, Up The Video Game, originally released on PSP, takes players on an exotic adventure with Carl Fredricksen and his young sidekick, Wilderness Explorer Russell, as they set off on a wild journey through the undiscovered jungles of South America.

Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series | PS4/PS5

Klonoa is a 3D side-scrolling action game series whose first title was released by Namco in 1997 on PS1. Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series commemorates the 25th anniversary of the first title in the series with this combined remaster of both Klonoa: Door to Phantomile (PS1) and Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil (PS2). The world of the games and their gameplay elements remains unchanged, while the graphics have been upgraded. Adjustable difficulty settings have also been introduced to make the games more accessible to first-time players.

PaRappa the Rapper 2 | PS4

Step back into the sneakers of hip-hop hero PaRappa the Rapper and join a cast of new and favourite characters for a hilarious and surreal adventure. Use your rhythm skills and rapping talents to stop the evil Noodle Syndicate from turning everything into noodles. This PS2 classic looks stunning in HD on PS4 and features full trophy support.

As a reminder, during PlayStation Stores Black Friday promotion from November 17 – 27, players who join PlayStation Plus can save up to 30% on 12-month membership plans. Current PlayStation Plus members can save 25% when upgrading a current plan to PlayStation Plus Extra, or save 30% when upgrading to PlayStation Plus Deluxe.

To find out more about the titles available at launch, head to the PlayStation Blog.

Keep up with the latest news from PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. 

LOS ANGELES – November 15, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has released a new game update for its collectible card game RPG, Tower of God: New World. Players can experience a new teammate, costumes, and in-game events.

New teammate SSR [Demonic Fragment] Hoaqin (Purple Element, Warrior, Sorcerer) is a fragment of the monster sealed in the Hell Train. He was once a legendary High Ranker, among the top 100 most powerful in the Tower, who reigned as FUG’s top slayer White. Hoaquin has a childish appearance but possesses a cruel personality who enjoys making humans fight each other. He sometimes shows an unexpected moral side by keeping a promise once it is made. Hoaquin uses the Spell of Soul-Eating, which steals the souls of others to make their powers his and continues to devour random souls in pursuit of complete resurrection. Additionally, his Rampage, Jolt and Teleport skills inflict high damage on enemies. Two types of costumes are also available for Viole (Red Eyes) and Bam (Second Flipper).

Players can participate in the following limited-time events:

• Formation Strategy Lesson Event (Nov. 15 – 29): Players can enter up to six times a day by selecting one out of three formations: Balanced Formation, Guard Formation and Wedge Formation. With earned tokens from the event, players can exchange for various rewards including SSR characters (i.e. Xia Xia, Lero Ro, etc.), Equipment enhancement material and more.

• Alliance Expedition Event Season 4: During the Search Phase (Nov. 15-22), players will work with alliance members to find Alliance Weapons. These can be used during the Boss Phase to use the Alliance Skill. In the Boss Phase (Nov. 22- 25), Alliance Points are earned according to the amount of damage dealt to the Boss. Use the Alliance Skill to deal more damage to the boss and earn more Alliance Points to receive a higher Alliance Ranking and rewards. Based on the Alliance Ranking the following rewards will be offered: Alliance Coins (up to 25,000), Tri-Essence Facility (up to 3,000), and Season 4 High Ranker/Ranker Alliance Border.

• Cooking Competition Countdown Check-in (Nov. 15 – 29): Those who check-in the game for 14 days can earn abundant rewards including Normal Summon Tickets, Suspendium, Soul Crystals and more.

In Tower of God: New World, players can take control of fan-favorite characters to ascend the Tower. Join Twenty-Fifth Bam – and more than 70 characters – as he fights his way through the Tower in gorgeous 3D animation that will make players feel like they have stepped into an anime world. Players will experience fast-paced battle mechanics while utilizing a unique Slot System that powers up a particular “slot” instead of a specific character.

The game is now available on Google Play and the App Store while the PC version is available to download from Google Play Games Beta. Players are encouraged to sign up on Discord and other social channels (YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook) for the latest information.

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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Topple a televised utopia and escape with your life in this puzzle-platformer from the award-winning developers of Call of the Sea

STOCKHOLM – Nov. 15, 2023 – Don’t touch that dial! Developer Out of the Blue and publisher Raw Fury, the team behind the critically acclaimed Call of the Sea, have launched the reality TV-themed puzzle-adventure game American Arcadia on PC via Steam for $19.99, with a bonus 10% launch discount through November 22. Explore the stories of two unique characters as you bounce between 2.5D platforming and first-person hacking gameplay in this cinematic thriller set on the world’s most popular TV show.

Welcome to Arcadia, a retro-futuristic ‘70s metropolis promising a life of luxury and comfort. But what its happy citizens don’t realize is they’re starring in American Arcadia, the world’s most beloved reality TV show that’s broadcast live to countless viewers at home, 24/7. And that on this program, a dip in the ratings can mean death.

That’s bad news for Trevor Hills, whose everyday routine is shattered by the sudden realization his ordinary life is not what it appears. Trevor’s only hope to survive is Angela Solano, an American Arcadia stage technician determined to help him escape. With Angela’s technical prowess and wits manipulating the show from behind the scenes, Trevor just might make it out of Arcadia with his life.

Key Features

• Two Experiences in One Game: Control two different characters in two different worlds with unique gameplay. Play as Trevor and flee Arcadia in a 2.5D puzzle-platformer while exploring and hacking in first-person to help him as Angela. Work together to overcome the powerful corporation trying to take you down.
• Escape a ‘70s Televised Utopia: Experience a new cinematic adventure crafted with all the trademark polish, artistry and mystery from the studio behind the award-winning Call of the Sea. Discover a rich story and characters set in the world’s most dangerous reality TV show and filled with twists, turns, and lies at every turn.
• Gripping Characters & Performances: The incomparable voice talents of Yuri Lowenthal (Marvel’s Spider-Man series, Prince of Persia series, Call of the Sea), Krizia Bajos (Cyberpunk 2077, League of Legends, Star Trek: Resurgence) and Cissy Jones (Firewatch, Starfield, Call of the Sea) breathe life into the world and characters of American Arcadia.

For more information, visit www.AmericanArcadiaGame.com, and follow the game on Twitter and Instagram for the latest news and updates.

About Out of the Blue

Out of the Blue is an independent game development studio based in Madrid, Spain. Composed of industry veterans, the studio’s purpose is to develop puzzle and narrative adventures with quality, attention to detail, lively stories, and worlds that resonate with players. After releasing its debut title – the BAFTA-nominated Call of the Sea – Out of the Blue is now working on its next game: American Arcadia.

About Raw Fury

Raw Fury is a boutique indie (un)publisher founded in 2015 by Jonas Antonsson, Gordon Van Dyke, and David Martinez. We do not care about genres or mechanics. We care about experiences and emotions. We want to help developers make magic.

Have a blast in the Wild West and go back to the future in the new “Time Campers” campaign expansion DLC, available today on PC and consoles

Check out Teardown’s new launch trailer, narrated with easygoing charm by Owen Wilson himself, for a reminder of why sometimes it’s fun to just tear it all down

MALMÖ, Sweden – Nov. 15, 2023 – Here comes the boom! Tuxedo Labs and Saber Interactive’s Teardown, the award-winning sandbox heist game, makes its console debut today on PlayStation®5 (PS5®) and Xbox Series X|S. It is also now available for PlayStation®Plus Extra and Premium|Deluxe subscribers. Experience totally destructible, voxel-simulated action across a variety of game modes and a full campaign featuring multiple expansions – including the new “Time Campers” premium DLC, launching today on PC and consoles.

But hey – big explosions, blaring alarms and an all-around state of general chaos doesn’t mean we can’t have a nice, enjoyable time, as you’ll find out in Teardown’s new console launch trailer featuring the gently contemplative vocal tones of Mr. Owen Wilson.

Starting today, players on consoles and PC can choose from three editions of Teardown:

• Standard Edition: Get the full Teardown base game for $29.99. (Also available to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium|Deluxe subscribers as one of November’s additions to the Game Catalog).
• Deluxe Edition: Get the base game and the first two premium DLCs – “Time Campers” and the upcoming “Folkrace” – for $39.99.
• Ultimate Edition: Get the base game, the Season Pass featuring four premium DLCs, and every demolitioner’s best friend, the Quilez R0113R Robot, all for $49.99.

Beyond the full story campaign, Teardown on consoles features a wealth of additional content, including: Sandbox Mode, where you can freely explore and experiment without limits; Creative Mode, where you can easily build your own voxel creations; special challenges; console-friendly UI; and Mod Pack #1, a curated collection of the PC community’s best mods, which is available as a free download now. Players can also feel the sensation of haptic feedback and adaptive triggers with the DualSense wireless controller on PS5 consoles.

Today also kicks off the launch of the “Time Campers” campaign expansion on all platforms. Saddle up for an action-packed ride back to the Wild West, where explosives were dynamite and sledgehammers were…well, still sledgehammers. Use creative problem-solving, trusty horses, and a range of period-appropriate tools to pilfer old-timey materials and pull off daringly destructive escapades across two new maps to fix your time machine and return to our time.

“Time Campers” is the first of four premium DLCs coming to Teardown by the end of 2024. It is available for owners of Teardown’s Deluxe and Ultimate Editions, as well as the Season Pass, available for $29.99 (to celebrate today’s launch, PC players can grab the Season Pass for 33% off until November 22). “Time Campers” can also be purchased standalone for $7.99.

Winner of multiple awards, including Excellence in Design at the Independent Games Festival, with over one million copies sold on Steam, Teardown’s realistic, real-time physics and fully destructible, voxel-simulated, ray-traced world give players immense freedom to discover unique emergent gameplay solutions to nearly any challenge.

For more information, visit TeardownGame.com, and join the community on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Discord.

About Tuxedo Labs

Tuxedo Labs is a tech-driven game studio in Malmö, Sweden. We are a small team of seasoned game developers creating innovative and unique games based on new technologies. Our mission is to push the limits in both game technology, interactivity and gameplay. To achieve that, we create our own tools and game engines, like it used to be. Our first game, Teardown, is based on groundbreaking voxel technology combined with destruction physics and ray tracing. Tuxedo Labs is a standalone entity under Saber Interactive, an Embracer Group company. www.tuxedolabs.com

About Saber Interactive

An Embracer Group company headquartered in the U.S., Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of over 20 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, World War Z, SnowRunner and Evil Dead: The Game. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with AAA publishers, producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered and many others.

Sydney, Australia, 15 November 2023 – Publisher Microids and IMPS are pleased to unveil the launch trailer for the 3D adventure/platform game, The Smurfs 2 – The Prisoner of the Green Stone. The trailer offers a glimpse into the legend surrounding the Green Stone, a source of extraordinary powers that also contains a fearsome danger, Stolas, a creature capable of spreading chaos. The Smurfs will be able to rely on SmurfoMix and its incredible abilities, which the player will unlock during the course of the adventure, to save the Cursed Land.

Watch the launch trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_6j0ozhxWY

ABOUT THE SMURFS 2 – THE PRISONER OF THE GREEN STONE:

Handy Smurf has created a revolutionary invention: SmurfoMix! However, it’s missing a key ingredient, the Green Stone, which lays in the greedy clutches of Gargamel.

He sets off on a mission to retrieve the famous Green Stone, a key ingredient that would greatly help him improve his invention, from Gargamel’s laboratory. But a fatal misstep causes it to explode, its fragments scattering throughout the Cursed Land. In addition to unleashing into the wild its incredible powers to copy and decompose matter, the Green Stone has set free the evil Stolas, a new order bent on creating a reign of terror.

A crack team of four Smurfs must then adventure to save the Cursed Land from the mighty Stolas! Well equipped, the Smurfs can count on the SmurfoMix and an unexpected ally… Gargamel himself!

KEY FEATURES:

• Meet the team of 4 iconic Smurfs: Handy, Brainy, Dimwitty, and Storm.
• An accessible and intuitive gameplay that will delight both Smurf fans and action/platforming fans.
• Enjoy dynamic gameplay with exploration, platforming, and even more intense combat thanks to the SmurfoMix!
• For the first time in a video game, collaborate with Gargamel! Use his teleporters to travel through the Cursed Land and discover 3 brand new unexplored regions.
• Collect various resources to improve the Smurfomix throughout your adventure!
• Embark on the adventure with a friend or family partner in co-op mode.
• A new story which respects the license, set in a beautiful, well-crafted colourful universe!

Developed by OSome Studio, The Smurfs 2 – The Prisoner of the Green Stone is an all-new story releasing today for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.

Players interested in purchasing the Nintendo Switch edition will benefit from exclusive launch bonuses including: a special skin for their team, 2 lithographs, a stickers sheet, a poster and the soundtrack in digital format.

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2023 marks the Smurfs’ 65^th anniversary! Stay tuned for upcoming cool Smurfs-related news by following them on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or by checking out their website!

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About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

About Peyo, IMPS (International Merchandising Promotions & Services)

IMPS is the world license holder for The Smurfs. Ever since its establishment in 1984, IMPS has worked closely with its teams worldwide to develop with success many merchandising programs, retail operations, publishing activities, broadcasting offers, theme parks, shows, video games, online games, official Smurfs license soundtrack… All of which played a part in the global success of the franchise. IMPS is managed by Véronique Culliford, Pierre Culliford’s daughter, the Smurfs’s creator, better known by his pseudonym Peyo.

Today, we’re partying like it’s 2007, as the “Halo 3 Refueled” playlist is now live in Halo Infinite Season 5: Reckoning.

In partnership with MTN DEW, “Halo 3 Refueled” features seven remade and reimagined fan-favorite Halo 3 maps created by community Forgers as well as the brand-new custom DEW-themed map, Critical Dewpoint, created by ArturBloodshot and inspired by the Foundry map canvas. The playlist releases on the heels of the recent relaunch of the iconic MTN DEW GAME FUEL flavor, Citrus Cherry, first introduced in 2007.

Other maps featured in “Halo 3 Refueled” include:

• Sylvanus – a reimagination of Guardian
• Domicile – a reimagination of Construct
• Banished Narrows – a reimagination of Narrows
• Cliffside – a reimagination of Blackout
• And remakes of The Pit, High Ground, and Isolation

Check out more details on Halo’s partnership with MTN DEW, as well as an interview with ArturBloodshot, over on Xbox Wire. Also, from November 16-17, Halo fans can play for a $25,000 prize pool in the open-to-all “Halo 3 Refueled” playlist event.

Additionally, today marks the launch of Operation: Combined Arms, which runs through December 18 and offers players a FREE 20-tier Battle Pass packed full of RHAKSHASA-themed rewards while the Operation is ongoing. Players can buy the Combined Arms Premium Pass to keep and complete the pass at their leisure and obtain the exclusive instant-unlock Grey Hunter Cross Core Armor Coating.

For more on Halo Infinite and all things Halo, stay tuned to Halo Waypoint.

Sydney, Australia, 15 November 2023 – Warner Bros. Games have announced Hogwarts Legacy,the critically acclaimed, #1 selling new release of 2023*, is officially available on all platforms, including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store and Nintendo Switch.

Hogwarts Legacy invites players to embark on an epic journey as a fifth-year student at Hogwarts, gifted with a rare ability to tap into ancient, powerful magic. Guided by the Wizard’s Field Guide and unique instruction from professors and other characters, fans will uncover a compelling storyline filled with thrilling challenges and mysteries. Developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label, Hogwarts Legacy introduces an original story that puts players at the centre of their own wizarding world adventure.

Published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label and developed by Avalanche Software, Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, action, open-world role-playing-game set in the 1800’s wizarding world. Beginning as a fifth year, players will embark on a journey through new and familiar locations, explore and discover magical beasts, craft potions, master spell casting, upgrade talents and customise their character to become the witch or wizard they want to be.

Hogwarts Legacy released on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on February 10, 2023, and on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One on May 5, 2023. The game is now available on Nintendo Switch.

Join the Hogwarts Legacy conversation on Facebook (https://facebook.com/HogwartsLegacy), Twitter (https://twitter.com/HogwartsLegacy), Instagram (https://instagram.com/HogwartsLegacy) and YouTube (https://youtube.com/HogwartsLegacy).

* Based on sales through September 2023 – Source: Circana, GSD & internal estimates. 

The Hogwarts Legacy Communications Team

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HOGWARTS LEGACY © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Developed by Avalanche. WIZARDING WORLD and HARRY POTTER Publishing Rights © J.K. Rowling. PORTKEY GAMES, HOGWARTS LEGACY, WIZARDING WORLD AND HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia © and ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.