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This Month in Red Dead Online: Thanksgiving Bonuses, Trader Rewards, and More

Celebrate Thanksgiving in Red Dead Online with Trader BonusesDouble Rewards on Trader Sales, Triple Gold Triple Gold on Trader Award Trade-ins, Get Limited Time Clothing Items, and More

The spirit of community and bountiful harvest abounds as Thanksgiving hits in full force. Gather around the campfire, craft hearty stews, and procure turkey carcasses to prepare for a warm holiday season. Traders can take advantage of increased payouts and a host of Trader Bonuses to provide the necessary materials to line your inventories for proper celebrations.

Also on the docket is a returning list of limited-time clothing items, a new Featured Series rotation, and a Community Inspired outfit fit for a successful merchant.

Trader Bonuses

Demand for hides and furs is high with winter approaching, and Traders stand to rake in earnings with 2X RDO$, Character XP, and Role XP on all Trader Sales. Meanwhile, sourcing Perfect Carcasses, Pelts, Skins, and Hides will yield Double the amount of Trader Materials to keep yours and Cripps’ operation running. Reaching Plentiful Material Status anytime this month will also yield an Offer for 40% off a Novice or Promising Trader Role Item (all Rewards and Offers will be delivered within 72 hours of completion).

Traders continue to reap fruitful rewards for their honest work with 3X Gold on Trader Award Trade-ins in the Awards section of the Progress menu, and 2X RDO$, XP, and Role XP for competing in the Trade Route Free Roam Event. Complete a Trade Route Free Roam Event anytime before December 4 to also receive a Reward for an extra 1,000 Trader Role XP.

Thanksgiving Week Bonuses

Log in to play Red Dead Online anytime during Thanksgiving Week (November 21 – 27) and receive 3X Special Health Cure, Big Game Meat, Wild Mint, Oregano, and Creeping Thyme as well as 3X Special Bitters, Plump Bird Meat, Horse Meal, and Horse Ointment — essentials for a flavorful and satiating celebration.

Speaking of a satisfying meal, Traders who rise to the task of meeting the mounting holiday demand for turkey meat will be rewarded with 5X RDO$ and XP on Turkey Carcass Sales during this week.

Limited-Time Clothing Items Return

Stylish denizens looking to diversify their closets can enjoy an extensive collection of Limited-Time Clothing Items returning to Red Dead Online this month, available for purchase from participating Tailors or the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue through December 4:

The Danube Outfit | The Tasman Outfit
Cossack Hat | Dillehay Hat | Fanned Stovepipe Hat | Folwell Hat | Gardenia Hat | Manteca Hat | Plaid Cap | Raccoon Hat | Squat Stovepipe Top Hat
Eberhart Coat | Hitched Skirt | Morales Vest | Morning Tail Coat | Prieto Poncho | Ortega Vest
Carver Pants | Darned Stockings | Pelt Half Chaps | Shaffer Chaps
Bowyer Boots | Furred Gloves | Strickland Boots | Woodland Gloves

Trader Rewards

There are a host of month-long opportunities for Traders to fetch increased payouts and rewards for their contributions to the frontier economy, including Offers for Discounted Trader Role Items, XP Rewards, and more available through December 4:

Traders who log in to play Red Dead Online will receive a Reward for 25 Trader goods. Completing Cripps’ Daily Stew will result in an Offer for 30% off an Established or Distinguished Trader Role Item.

Players also can collect the Black Owanjila Hat by reaching a Trader Daily Challenge Streak of four days and the Red Lister Hat for crafting an item at your Campfire.

Consistency is key to a successful business, so keep sales up lest your loyal customers turn to the competition. Complete a Trader Sale each week to receive the following rewards:

  • November 7 – 13: Red Owanjila Hat
  • November 14 – 20: A Reward for a San Luis Shore Treasure Map
  • November 21 – 27: Black and White Lister Hat
  • November 28 – December 4: An Offer for 50% off select Coats

2X RDO$, Gold, and XP on the Featured Series

This month’s Featured Series includes four different modes squaring up against a spread of adversaries across the land. Stepping up to the plate to protect your territory and fight for your fellow countrymen will reward handsomely with 2X RDO$, Gold and XP through December 4:

  • November 7 – 13: Bow and Arrow Series
  • November 14 – 20: Hardcore Shootout Series
  • November 21 – 27: Blackwater Series
  • November 28 – December 4: Hardcore Public Enemy

Free Community-Inspired Outfit

This month’s outfit from the innovative mind of YouTuber witch’s luck embraces past and present with a modern take on a classic cowboy’s ensemble. Swagger in style by claiming the following items from participating Tailors or the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue through December 4:

DISCOUNTS:

  • Butcher’s Table – 5 Gold Bars off
  • Hunting Wagon – 30% off
  • Trader Role Items – 30% off
  • Belgian Draft Horses – 30% off
  • Efficient Cooking Pamphlet – 30% off
  • Double Bandoliers – 30% off
  • Select Tonic Pamphlets (Special Bitters, Special Health Cure, Special Miracle Tonic, and Special Snake Oil) – 30% off
  • Camp Flags and Themes – 40% off
  • Rifles – 40% off
  • Shotgun Ammo – 40% off

Start your delicious dungeon-delving journey with Cuisineer today

Standard and Digital Deluxe editions available now on Steam with a 10% Discount

London, U.K. – 9 November 2023 – Marvelous Europe and XSEED Games are pleased to announce that Cuisineer, the food-focused action roguelite developed by BattleBrew Productions, is now available worldwide on Windows PC via Steam.

Check out review for Cuisineer here!

For the week of launch, a 10% discount will be available on purchase of either the standard edition or the Digital Deluxe Edition which, in addition to the full game, also contains a Digital Artbook giving players a comprehensive look at the art and design of Cuisineer and the Digital Soundtrack featuring a full hour of cute and funky bops to live, love and eat to. Alternatively, the Digital Artbook and Digital Soundtrack are also available for purchase separately.

One day, Pom returns to her hometown of Paell to see her parents only to find their restaurant closed for business and deep in debt. Now, she must re-open the restaurant and make it thrive. To collect ingredients from the land, Pom pursues adventure in the world outside Paell, wielding her cooking utensils against giant chickens, artillery shrimps, fire-breathing peppers, and other pesky perils, sipping boba tea along the way. Cook up a frenzy and grow the derelict eatery into a sensational restaurant that will make Pom’s parents proud.

Key Features

Craft Your Own Delicious Culinary Experience – Cook over 100 different recipes from around the world, from crunchy Popiah rolls to rich Kaya jam, from double-fried crispy chicken with zesty lemon, to sweet treats piled high with berries. Get the right dishes to the right customers, and customize the kitchen and dining hall with the help of local artisans.

A Smorgasbord of Dungeons – Explore the Green Ruins, Frozen Fjord, Konpeito Swamps and other procedurally generated biomes that change their size, shape, and resources every time they are visited.

Master the Flavors of Fighting – Knock out monsters and rivals with Salty, Sour, Sweet, Bitter, Umami, Frosty and Toasty powers that unleash flame, poison, chain lightning and other fantastic effects. Fight with unique utensils and gourmet gear, like Spatula, Smackerel, Swordfish and Tenderiser!

Take Quests to Go – From Naicha the Bubble Tea seller to Alder the big friendly carpenter, Paell is full of sweet and spicy townsfolk to befriend. While dungeon diving, be on the lookout for items the townsfolk need and be rewarded with gold, new items, and even more recipes to take your cooking and adventuring to new heights.

Developed by BattleBrew Productions and co-published globally on Windows PC via Steam by Marvelous Europe and XSEED Games, Cuisineer is out now for Windows PC via Steam for an RRP of €24.99/$24.99 for the standard edition and €39.57/$39.57 for the Digital Deluxe Edition. To keep up to date with the latest on Pom please visit the official Cuisineer Twitter channel or wishlist the title on Steam.

About Marvelous Europe
Marvelous Europe is the publisher behind Mandragora, Leximan and Cuisineer, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., developer of beloved Story of Seasons and Rune Factory series.

Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe is passionate about helping games to reach a global audience while nurturing emerging developers and studios. With decades of experience and strong ties to the worldwide indie game dev community, the highly skilled European team is committed to supporting studios worldwide find success, while continuing to publish and distribute select Marvelous Inc. content.

GRAND CROSS: AGE OF TITANS ENTERS THE MAGIC REALM WITH TV ANIME “FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST BROTHERHOOD” COLLABORATION

LOS ANGELES – November 7, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announced a collaboration with its new strategy title GRAND CROSS: AGE OF TITANS and the TV anime “FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST BROTHERHOOD”. This new game update features thrilling content based on the show including new playable characters, boss battles, Collaboration Chapter Missions, events, and more.

Starting today, Edward Elric, Roy Mustang, Riza Hawkeye, Lust, and Envy from the TV anime “FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST BROTHERHOOD”are added to the list of playable characters. Alphonse Elric appears as a new playable Titan as well.

Players can battle Gluttony as the giant boss during Collaboration Demon Extermination and enter the Homunculus Summon Battle to defeat Lust and Envy. Homunculus Seals, which allow players to participate in Riza Hawkeye’s Firearm Training, will be provided at Homunculus Summon Battle. New Collaboration Chapter Missions have been added for all players to enjoy.

Two new events are now available to celebrate this collaboration game update:

  • Edward Elric’s Adventure: Earn Edward Elric and Edward Elric Manastones by checking in the game.
  • Riza Hawkeye’s Firearm Training: Players can earn Roy Mustang Manastones, Riza Hawkeye Manastones, Lust Manastones, and Envy Manastones by participating in the bingo.

Developed by Netmarble F&C, the maker of the popular RPG game Seven Deadly Sins: GRAND CROSS, players will enter a thrilling new strategy game experience at GRAND CROSS: AGE OF TITANS. Large-scale, immersive siege wars engulf the world of Skyna, across land and air, presented in beautiful anime art style graphics. Using a dynamic combat system, players will have the ability to plan and execute their unique strategies to overcome their opponent. Multiple troop-types are at the player’s disposal including Infantry, Archers, Cavalry, and Siege Weapons as well as Ranged Archers and Air Units.

The game is available to download now by visiting the official website (PC), Google Play Store (Android), and App Store (iOS).

For more information and updates, please visit the official forum, website, Discord, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook channels.

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.

About TV Anime “FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST BROTHERHOOD”

Alchemy is the science of understanding, decomposing, and reconstructing matter by the rules of “equivalent exchange.” Alchemists have a taboo, and it is “human transmutation.” Two young brothers, overcome with unbearable longing for their deceased mother, loses everything when they challenged this taboo. The older brother, Edward Elric, wears an automail and goes by the alias “Fullmetal Alchemist.” The younger brother, Alphonse Elric, has his soul bound to a giant suit of armor. The two brothers, in order to regain what they have lost, embark on a journey seeking the “Philosopher’s Stone.” As the siblings get closer to the truth behind the “Philosopher’s Stone,” they plunge deeper into the helix of a giant conspiracy. The existence of those that are not human plotting in secrecy. The military nation of Amestris gradually starts to show its true nature. Endless grudge and desires for revenge of the oppressed citizens. The many tragedies brought forth by Alchemy. The tragedies dotting the world forms a line in due time, gradually roping in people, the civilians, and even nations. The brothers, caught between despair and hope, must keep moving forward.

More information can be found at https://fullmetalalchemistusa.com/  

THE BRAWL BEGINS! NICKELODEON ALL-STAR BRAWL 2 OUT NOW ON CONSOLES & PC

Dive Into Competitive Platform-Fighting Fun With a Fully Featured Roguelike Campaign and Cross-Platform Multiplayer in an All-New Brawl!

MINNEAPOLIS Nov. 7, 2023 Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, the next evolution of the smash-hit fighting game series, launches today on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Rebuilt from the ground up with reimagined gameplay, new Nicktoons fighters, and an exciting campaign, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is a wholly new game experience that’s more accessible and competitive than ever. Whether you’re a seasoned fighting game champ or a first-time player – it’s time to Brawl!

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 lets you duke it out with an expansive roster of 25 fighters, including all-new characters like Squidward Tentacles, Jimmy Neutron, the Angry Beavers, Azula, and more! Choose your favorite brawlers, customize them with iconic outfits, master their unique move sets, and use all-new powerful Supers to land the finishing blow. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 features a single-player roguelike campaign, voice acting for all playable characters, and full crossplay across all platforms.

Key Features:

  • A Totally New Fighting Game Experience: Rebuilt and reimagined from the ground up, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 redefines what a Nickelodeon fighting game can be with new and revamped visuals, audio, animations, modes, stages, mechanics, taunts and move sets, competitively tuned for all levels of play.
  • New & Improved Brawlers: Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 launches with an expanded roster of returning fighters and new brawlers alike. Discover your favorites and master the all-new slime meter!
  • Hit Hard With Supers: Power up your fighters with incredible new Supers, which can deal devastating blows to opponents.
  • Single-Player Campaign: Master your skills, unlock unique power-ups, fight fearsome foes, meet unexpected allies, and journey through an exciting roguelike campaign as your favorite brawlers on a quest to stop Danny Phantom’s archvillain Vlad Plasmius.
  • Fully Voiced Fun: Feel the energy and excitement of every attack with a fully voiced cast of fighters.
  • More to Explore: Jump into the arcade mode, minigame modes like “Pop the Slime Balloons” and “Whack-a-bot,” and a boss rush mode featuring exhilarating bosses from the campaign. For brawlers seeking an extra challenge, these single-player modes include a speedrun option to test your ability and achieve the fastest possible times!
  • Full Cross-Platform Play: Battle it out with up to four players on any platform with seamless crossplay, utilizing enhanced netcode for consoles and PC.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is available today on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Physical editions of the game will be available on December 1 and are available to preorder at retailers now:

  • Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
    • Base Game: $49.99
    • Digital Deluxe: $69.99 [Contains Season Pass content at discounted bundle price]
    • Ultimate Edition: $79.99 [Contains Digital Deluxe content + the Costume Pack at discounted bundle price]

Launch Bonus: Patrick’s exclusive Elastic Waistband Costume, for players who digitally purchase any edition of the game from November 7-14 or preorder the game physically.

  • Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 DLC
    • Season Pass: $24.99 [Contains all 4 New DLC Brawlers + Exclusive SpongeBob Quickster Costume]
    • Costume Pack: $19.99 [Contains 1 additional costume for each character]
    • Future Individual DLC Brawlers: $6.99 for each new character (+3 costumes included), coming next year!

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2’s Season Pass features four DLC brawlers, including: Mr. Krabs, Zuko, Rocksteady and Iroh. Mr. Krabs will be the first to join the fun in early 2024, and more details on these four brawlers will be available soon.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is developed by Fair Play Labs and Ludosity and published by GameMill Entertainment. For the latest updates on the game, visit nickelodeonallstarbrawl.com, and follow the team on Twitter.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 44th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films.

About Paramount Consumer Products

Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio includes a diverse slate of brands and content from BET, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and SHOWTIME®. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises. To view our range of consumer products and Paramount branded apparel, visit ParamountShop.com.

About GameMill Entertainment

GameMill Entertainment, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a third-party publisher of console and mobile games for passionate fans around the world. Development platforms include PC, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft consoles including the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Sony consoles including the PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4, and mobile devices. With development across the globe, GameMill is a source of entertaining and fun games for all ages. For more information, visit https://gamemill.com, as well as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

Crunchyroll Levels Up Its Premium Memberships With Games

THE GAME VAULT IS OPEN! CRUNCHYROLL DELIVERS FREE GAMES TO MEGA AND ULTIMATE FAN MEMBERS 

Crunchyroll Offers Premium Members Free Access to Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery,Captain Velvet Meteor: The Jump+ Dimensions, inbento, River City Girls, and Wolfstride on Mobile with Crunchyroll Game Vault

Culver City, California (November 7, 2023) – Membership has its privileges – especially for anime fans! Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, leveled up its Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan memberships with Crunchyroll Game Vault—unlimited access to a constantly growing library of premium mobile games specifically for fans of anime and anime-inspired entertainment. Available to Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan members in more than 200 countries and territories, Crunchyroll Game Vault games are playable with no ads and no in-app purchases. 

Beginning today*, Crunchyroll Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan members can download Crunchyroll Game Vault’s five unique launch titles on Android to enjoy alongside the world’s largest streaming library of anime with over 24,000 hours of content. iOS is coming soon. 

Crunchyroll has partnered with developers and publishers to bring the mobile debuts of tactical action game Captain Velvet: The Jump+ Dimensions; beat-em-up action game River City Girls; and single-player RPG Wolfstride to iOS and Android, available free and exclusively on Crunchyroll Game Vault. The critically acclaimed indie visual novel Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery and food-themed puzzle title inbento are also now available for free for those with a Mega Fan or Ultimate Fan membership via Crunchyroll Game Vault.

Players can nab a key to Crunchyroll Game Vault by signing up or upgrading to Mega or Ultimate Fan membership. Crunchyroll Game Vault will also feature continuous additions to its line-up, with a whole new wave of titles coming soon!

“Crunchyroll Game Vault is a curated, focused library of premium titles for the global anime fan that loves gaming, adding even more value to Crunchyroll memberships by connecting fans with anime-infused content,” said Terry Li, Executive Vice President of Emerging Business at Crunchyroll. “With Crunchyroll Game Vault, we’re also looking forward to working with international developers to bring their titles to mobile for the first time or introduce existing mobile games to the Crunchyroll community as part of an amazing line-up.” 

“WayForward and Arc System Works are thrilled to be teaming up with Crunchyroll Game Vault for the mobile version of River City Girls,” said River City Girls director Adam Tierney of WayForward. “The anime-style visuals, manga-like cutscenes, and catchy synthpop music all should feel right at home for Crunchyroll premium members. We hope the Crunchyroll fans enjoy visiting the interesting locations of River City (and beating the snot out of a few dozen baddies while you’re here).”

Additional quotes from Crunchyroll Game Vault partners can be found HERE

Crunchyroll Game Vault’s premium games complement the growing library of titles published by Crunchyroll Games, the interactive division of Crunchyroll dedicated to free-to-download anime game experiences, including Street Fighter: Duel, My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero, and the upcoming One Punch Man: World

*Some of our features will be released incrementally to ensure stability. Not all users may receive all Crunchyroll Game Vault updates and access to Crunchyroll Game Vault titles simultaneously.

About Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll connects anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories with the content and experiences they love. In addition to free ad-supported and membership Premium content, Crunchyroll serves the anime community across events, theatrical, games, consumer products, collectibles, and manga.

Anime fans have access to one of the largest collections of licensed anime through Crunchyroll and translated in multiple languages for viewers worldwide. Viewers can also access simulcasts—top series available immediately after Japanese broadcast. 

The Crunchyroll app is available on nearly 15 platforms, including most gaming consoles.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.

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NEW EVENTS AND COMMUNITY-REQUESTED FEATURES HEADLINE LORDS OF THE FALLEN’S ROADMAP

Tuesday, 7 November 2023 – HEXWORKS, a CI Games studio, has today announced a packed schedule of content for Lords of the Fallen, revealing the dark fantasy action-RPG’s roadmap for the rest of the year. Following the successful Halloween-themed ‘Season of the Bleak’ at the end of October, two further events will take place before the New Year, each bringing fresh content to dark crusaders across Mournstead. The roadmap also includes a regular weekly cadence of updates focusing on bringing further stability, performance optimisation, and balancing improvements to the game, including its online cross-play experience.

Multiple new questlines will be added before year’s end, with the opportunity to unlock some unique armour sets and weapons (some of which have been co-created with the community themselves during collaborative livestreams). Furthermore, players can look forward to 12 new spells, new finisher attacks, and a whole host of community-requested features, including the recently revealed New Game Plus (NG+) modifier system – a first for the genre, and highly anticipated by the Lords of the Fallen community.

“At HEXWORKS, we’re incredibly proud of the open relationship we’re fostering with our community. We are actively listening to their constructive feedback and working diligently to deliver what we believe, collectively, will elevate Lords of the Fallen even further. Every addition to the game is a labour of love, as we strive to push both itsand the genre’s boundaries,” affirmed Saül Gascon, Head of Studio.

This pipeline of free content follows hot on the tracks of an already packed schedule since the title’s launch on 13th October. Working very closely with its passionate player base, HEXWORKS has been quick to implement user feedback, including reducing mob density, increasing boss difficulty, and restoring vestiges to NG+ as part of the studio’s plan to expand the mode.

Further support is also planned, with more information to be announced at a future date. Lords of the Fallen is available to buy now on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation®5.

Links:
Official Website: https://lordsofthefallen.com/ 
Purchase Link: https://lordsofthefallen.com/buy-now 

About CI Games
CI Games is an independent, global video games developer and publisher, with studios in Warsaw, Barcelona, Bucharest, UK, and the US. Founded in 2002, CI Games has created globally recognised titles for over twenty years; the Sniper Ghost Warrior franchise has sold over 14 million copies worldwide, while the original Lords of the Fallen (2014) has surpassed the 10 million player mark. In 2018, United Label was founded to focus on smaller but equally ambitious titles, including Röki, Eldest Souls, and Tails of Iron. HEXWORKS, a new internal studio made up of industry veterans specialising in action-RPGs was formed in early 2020 to develop Lords of the Fallen. The company’s most ambitious title to date, it launched in October 2023 selling over one million copies in 10 days.

For more information about CI Games, please visit www.cigames.com.

Martial Arts ARPG Phantom Blade: Executioners Now Available on PC and Mobile

PHANTOM BLADE: EXECUTIONERS LAUNCHES THE KUNG-FU PUNK REVOLUTION TODAY FOR PC, ANDROID, AND IOS

Experience a Dark East Asian Fantasy Masterpiece Filled with Furious Martial Art Combos, Horrific Boss Battles, and Gorgeous Hand-Painted Landscapes with First Global Launch of the Phantom Blade Series

BEIJING, CHINA – NOVEMBER 07, 2023 – Hard-hitting, heavenly fist-delivering developer S-GAME invites fans of no-shadow kicks and wire-work kung-fu flicks to delve into the dark martial arts, action-RPG Phantom Blade: Executioners, available now on PC, Android and iOS. The PlayStation 5 version will launch later this November. Enter a world where powerful ancient factions vie for martial arts dominance, encounter hideous horrors from Chinese folklore, and explore a sumptuous 2D inkbrush-painted world of haunting beauty. Choose from four heroes of the mysterious Order, each with unique skills and sub-class styles, and unleash a combination of powerful Wuxia techniques and ultimate attacks to uncover the conspiracy of martial art masters transformed by the forbidden Sha-Chi body engineering technique.

To commemorate the first global release of the Phantom Blade series, download Phantom Blade: Executioners now to receive a special starter package. After completing the introductory tasks, new players will receive the Epic phantom set ‘Myriad Illusions,’ 70 draws tickets, and 7,600 ingots!

Phantom Blade: Executioners showcases developer S-Game’s direction to deliver a brand-new type of kinetic martial arts gameplay and stylized fantasy storytelling to the gaming world. Combining influences from ‘90s martial arts cinema, steampunk concepts, and intuitive gameplay design are the central hallmarks to the “Kung-Fu Punk” game style.

Phantom Blade: Executioners‘ picturesque level landscapes are grounded in the distinctive style of Chinese paintings that compliments the dark martial arts of the game. From misty mountain plateaus and ancient temple ground structures to golden plains and meadows, the traditional fine-brush painting style is reimagined in Phantom Blade: Executioners, adding an authentic touch to the visual atmosphere of this dark martial arts world.

Phantom Blade: Executioners is free to download and play now on PC, Android and iOS. The PlayStation 5 version will be released later this November. For more information, please visit the game’s Epic Games Store page, follow on Twitter/X, subscribe on YouTube, and join the official Discord community.

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About S-GAME

S-GAME is a leading independent game studio based in China. With headquarters in Beijing, a branch in LA, and an art center in Hong Kong, the company is committed to bringing heart pounding, high speed, stylish kung fu punk games to the world. S-GAME is devoted to action games and has polished its craft for over 10 years. It is responsible for the Rainblood series and Phantom Blade franchise. Following Phantom Blade Zero’s global announcement at the PlayStation Showcase in 2023, S-GAME is ready to earn recognition as one of the world’s leading game developers.

Resident Evil 4 to Release on iPhone 15 Pro, iPad, and Mac on December 20, 2023

London (November 7, 2023) Today Capcom announced that the critically acclaimed Resident Evil™ 4 is arriving on the latest Apple devices on December 20, 2023. Prepare to experience the fear of this state-of-the-art survival horror title in the palm of your hand with iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The highly celebrated reimagining of the 2005 classic will also be available on iPads and Macs with the M1 chip or later. Separate Ways will launch alongside the action-packed main game. This story DLC follows Ada Wong on a secret mission that expands on the adventure and features thrilling new game mechanics.

Resident Evil 4 is available now for pre-order on the App Store. Players can try a portion of Leon S. Kennedy’s nightmarish journey with a free download to experience the bone-chilling visuals and scary-good performance on Apple devices before accessing the full game with a single purchase. Resident Evil 4 includes support for Universal Purchase and cross-progression between iPhone, iPad, and Mac, enabling players to enjoy the game at home or on-the-go and continue their save games across devices.

The intense survival horror gameplay of Resident Evil 4 can be enjoyed on Apple devices with a variety of compatible controllers. The game also includes keyboard and mouse support for Mac and customizable touch controls for convenient portable play on iPhone and iPad.

Resident Evil 4 is made possible on Apple devices thanks to Capcom’s RE ENGINE and Apple silicon, including the A17 Pro chip on iPhone 15 Pro models, and Macs with M-series chips, such as the new MacBook Pro with the M3 family of chips and supercharged iMac with M3. Resident Evil 4 supports powerful features like MetalFX Upscaling to deliver impressive performance and incredibly responsive gameplay across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Resident Evil™ Village, the award-winning eighth entry in the iconic franchise, and its Winters’ Expansion are also now available across iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and all iPads with the M1 chip or later.

About Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil 4 follows Leon S. Kennedy six years after surviving the biological disaster of Raccoon City. Now an agent reporting directly to the president of the United States, Leon is dispatched to an isolated European village to rescue the president’s missing daughter. There, he discovers a terrifying fervor beyond reason that grips the local populace. The remake of Resident Evil 4 preserves the essence of the original while delivering modernized gameplay, a reimagined storyline, and vividly detailed graphics. Resident Evil 4 has garnered widespread acclaim and sold over 5 million units worldwide.

About Capcom

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com  or news.capcomusa.com.

Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

FOOTBALL MANAGER 2024 OUT NOW ACROSS ALL PLATFORMS

Sydney, Australia – 7th November 2023: For managers around the world it’s time to go again with Football Manager 2024 now live across all platforms.

FM24 on PC and Mac is available to download and play now from Steam, Epic Games, Xbox Game Pass and the Microsoft Store. Those who have been enjoying FM24 Early Access on Steam or Epic can simply quit and restart and the game will update to the full release build. Progress made during Early Access doesn’t stop there, with fans able to automatically carry on their journey.

To mark the release of the most complete edition in the series, Sports Interactive have released a FM24 launch trailer featuring four of football’s leading wonderkids: Manchester City stars Jérémy Doku and Joško Gvardiol and Brighton & Hove Albion standouts Evan Ferguson and Ansu Fati. Those players are a testament to Football Manager’s global reputation for identifying elite talent, while Kaoru Mitoma’s appearance celebrates our arrival in Japan for the first time ever.

Watch the new trailer below:

Sports Interactive Studio Director Miles Jacobson said: “Launch day is always a proud one for the team but I’m particularly delighted to see Football Manager 2024 live on all platforms.

FM24 has been the most pre-purchased title in our history, with a record-breaking number of active players and more than 10 million matches completed during Early Access.

“We know there’s considerable interest across the whole range and it’s brilliant that you’re all now going to get your hands on what we continue to consider the best value-for-money games on the market.”

Fans will uncover new ways to win on the road to glory with the release of FM24 Console, available on both Xbox and PS5. As in previous years, FM24 Console will also be available via Xbox Game Pass, meaning that subscribers can start their careers on PC or Console* from Day One at no extra cost.

Following a stellar debut campaign, we return to Apple Arcade with Football Manager 2024 Touch. Whether you’re playing on iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple TV, FM24 Touch puts you into the shoes of a real manager and empowers you to build a squad to compete for glory in football’s biggest competitions.

The thrill of elite football management is also once again available for fans playing on Nintendo Switch with FM24 Touch.

Completing this season’s lineup is Football Manager 2024 Mobile. Exclusively available for Netflix members, FM24 Mobile is packed with new additions that set fans on the fast track to footballing glory.

For further information on FM24 and this year’s new features and additions across all platforms, visit www.footballmanager.com.

This version contains information that is still under approval process by right holders and may contain data that does not, at this time, accurately reflect real-world data. For context, some club and player assets may be absent during this version.

*Football Manager 2024 Console is available on Xbox via Xbox Game Pass, while Football Manager 2024 is available to PC users via the PC Game Pass service.

About Sports Interactive™:

Sports Interactive (SI) is the world’s leading developer of immersive sports management simulations. Founded in 1994, SI became a wholly owned subsidiary of SEGA in 2006. Based in Stratford, East London, the SI team takes on the gaming genre through a diverse array of disciplines powered by more than 290 full-time staff members and support from a large global network comprising roughly 1,400 researchers.. SI is an official partner of many major football clubs, leagues and organisations, including Manchester City, Brighton & Hove Albion, UEFA, the Bundesliga, LFP, the EFL and the League Managers Association, as well as numerous charities and not-for-profit organisations. Further information on the studio and its work can be found at www.sigames.com.

About Football Manager™:

Football Manager (FM) is the world’s leading football management simulation title and our iconic, award-winning series has captivated a global pool of players for two decades. FM takes players to the heart of the beautiful game and lets them create their own football story and live out their dreams as manager of their favourite club. With more than 50 of the top footballing nations to manage in and a database of more than 800,000 active players and staff from around the world of football, the game offers an unrivalled simulation experience. The game tasks players with making the key decisions at their club and forces them to responsible for them including transfer recruitment, tactical development and player development. Players must navigate the pressures of modern football by meeting their owner’s objectives and handle both the media and fan scrutiny that comes from performance on Matchday. FM has grown to become more than just a game and is now deeply embedded in the football industry with the FM database now powering the recruitment strategies of professional clubs around the world of football. The game has become an integral part of modern fan culture, shaping the discourse around the professional game. It has been the inspiration for several books, a stand-up comedy show and even a feature-length documentary. For more information on Football Manager, visit footballmanager.com.

About SEGA® Europe Ltd.:

SEGA® Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe. SEGA wholly owns the video game development studios Two Point Studios, Creative Assembly, Relic Entertainment, Amplitude Studios, Sports Interactive and HARDlight. SEGA Europe’s website is located at www.sega.co.uk

Samsung Electronics Australia brings the Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen to Australia

With immersive 55-inch screen, 1000R curvature, and enhanced Multi View, the Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen is the ultimate personal gaming theatre.

The highly anticipated Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen has launched in Australia and is set to take gaming to the next level. Image simulated for illustrative purposes.

Sydney, Australia – 7 November 2023 – Samsung Electronics Australia has today announced the local availability of the Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Curved UHD Gaming Monitor (G97NC model), building on the success of its predecessor and offering a range of new features to take gaming to the next level.

Available exclusively from the Samsung Online Store for RRP $3,999, the Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen is set to impress gamers looking for the ultimate big-screen gaming experience.[1]

“We are thrilled to bring these new enhancements to the Odyssey Ark, which assist in creating the ultimate entertainment screen for premium gaming experiences,” said Phil Gaut, Senior Director of Display and Brand Memory, Samsung Australia. “The new features come from Samsung’s mission to meet the dynamic needs of the gaming community, in which ground breaking design, performance and personalisation is optimised to inspire a new way of gaming.”

“The enhanced 55” Odyssey Ark delivers 4K Picture Quality, 1000R Curvature, a Matte Display and Quantum Matrix Technology to increase connectivity and compatibility, so users can spend more time unlocking their best gaming potential.”

First launched in 2022, the Odyssey Ark (G97NB) set its mark as the world’s first 55-inch 1000R curved gaming screen, featuring an innovative interface for gamers to enjoy a truly captivating experience when playing games and enjoying content. Significant upgrades including the new Multi View lets users see input from up to four devices at once[2], taking advantage of the monitor’s impressive screen real-estate.

The Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen features a newly enhanced Multi-View for epic gameplay. Image simulated for illustrative purposes.

Making immersion stronger than ever before

The Odyssey Ark combines stunning picture quality, a flexible interface and incredible surround sound to create a space for gamers to connect, compete and multi-task during gameplay without missing the most exciting moments. Its lifelike images on the 55-inch screen delivers visuals that can heighten the senses, creating a personal gaming theatre. This is complemented by 1000R curvature[3] to wrap around the field of vision for maximum immersion.

The new rendition includes support for external devices with A DP (DisplayPort) 1.4, which has been added to the Odyssey Ark’s three HDMI ports to increase compatibility and the KVM Switch[4], making the Odyssey Ark a single command station for a smooth multitasking experience across multiple devices.

The Multi View feature has been notably upgraded to establish connectivity and a multi-screen experience for users to split the screen up into four windows (three in Cockpit mode). This upgrade echoes the sentiment of gamers, who have previously enjoyed the immersive experience of Multi View, who can now experience consuming a variety of content, playing multiple games at once, or viewing a handful of documents all through one screen.

Flex Move Screen allows users to change the screen size from 55 to 27 inches, moving the position of the games to any direction it is intended to be in, also allowing gamers to adjust the ratio from 16:9 to 21:9 or 32:9. This can seamlessly be controlled by the Ark Dial, an exclusive controller offering a thrilling opportunity to unlock new possibilities through the world of gaming.

Users are immersed in lifelike images thanks to the Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen’s 55-inch screen and 1000 curvature that creates an immersive, adrenaline-fueled experience.

A tailored gaming environment

For a cinema quality gaming setup, the Odyssey Ark utilises Samsung’s Matte Display and Sound Dome Technology. The Matte Display provides anti-glare protection, reducing glare by absorbing light, helping users minimise distractions and maintain focus. Its Sound Dome technology blends an AI Sound Booster and Dolby Atmos to help enhance the sound experience with four speakers at each corner, and two central woofers, resulting in realistic and rich sound which totals to 60 watts.

To give gamers a competitive edge when speeding through fast environments, the 165Hz refresh rate, on the Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen brings together a 4K (3,840 x 2,160) resolution featuring 1ms response time (GtG)[5] with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, helping to maximise on-screen accuracy.

Personalise your setup with Gaming Hub

Through a Wi-Fi connection, users can also enjoy Smart TV functionality, transforming the Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen into a platform to access popular streaming apps, through Samsung Gaming Hub[6], which seamlessly integrates music and streaming services to personalise entertainment options during gameplay. Samsung Gaming Hub makes it easy for gamers to search, stream, and enjoy content from leading partners with no additional hardware or downloads needed.

Pricing and Availability

The Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen is available via the Samsung online store for RRP $3,999.00.[7]

To learn more about Samsung’s Odyssey Ark monitors and the full Odyssey lineup, visit: samsung.com/au/monitors/odyssey-gaming-monitor

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.    

Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com.   


[1] Refers to RRP price at time of publication.

[2] In Cockpit Mode, Multi View can show up to 3 screens on one display. Game Mode, VRR, and Cloud Game are not supported while in Multi View mode. While in Multi View mode, refresh rates of up to 120Hz are supported for external inputs. Some Smart Hub features may not be supported depending on the service provider, language, or geographical area.

[3] Optimal viewing distance is at over 80cm.

[4] KVM Switch feature is compatible with external PC inputs and the Odyssey Ark’s built-in apps. Support may vary by app. Each PC must be connected via USB Upstream cable. USB Upstream cable sold separately. Requires the Easy Setting Box program on each PC. Please refer to the dedicated installation page for in-depth information about Easy Setting Box.

[5] “1 ms” means one milliseconds which is the range of avg. response time between 1.00ms to 1.99ms truncated to a whole number. Based on GtG measured under internal test conditions. Results may vary by content and monitor settings (requires ‘Extreme mode’ setting). GtG (Grey to Grey) measures the time taken for a monitor pixel to change from one grey value to another

[6] Accessing Gaming Hub is free of charge. Subscription may be required to access content offered by game-stream providers on the Gaming Hub platform. A separate controller may be required depending on the specific game in Gaming Hub. You will need a Samsung Account to access our network-based smart services. If you choose not to log-in, you will only get connection to terrestrial TV (applicable to devices with tuners only) and external devices e.g., via HDMI.

[7] Refers to RRP price at time of publication.