MONTREAL — Nov. 6, 2023 —Behaviour™ Interactive is thrilled to announce that Stranger Things, the critically acclaimed Netflix Original Series, is back in Dead by Daylight. In celebration of Stranger Things Day, players can explore once again The Upside Down and get the full Stranger Things experience.
The Demogorgon, Nancy Wheeler and Steve Harrington
The return of the Stranger Things Chapter for Dead by Daylight means that The Demogorgon is back in The Fog as a Killer, while NancyWheeler and SteveHarrington are back as Survivors descending from the Midwestern town of Hawkins.
“We’re thrilled to renew this collaboration with Netflix, to bring back the Stranger Things Chapter, including the Underground Complex Map from the Hawkins National Laboratory, and the iconic Survivor duo composed of Nancy Wheeler, a tough aspiring journalist, and Steve Harrington, a former high school jock with a knack for finding trouble. We hope players who didn’t get to experience Stranger Things will take full advantage of this gaming experience today,” says Mathieu Côté, Head of Partnerships for Behaviour Interactive.
A perfect hunter, The Demogorgon is, for its part, a vicious testament to the horrors lurking in the Upside Down, a fitting choice for The Entity. Capable of traversing the Map through a series of Portals, it chases down prey with ferocious intensity, finishing things off with a lunging strike.
The Underground Complex Map will bring players back to a grim compound with an inter-dimensional rift that released dozens of creatures before being sealed off.
Upside Down the Runway
Players would be remiss not to grab their favorite Outfits for Nancy and Steve (as well as for The Demogorgon), as ALL Stranger Things Cosmetics are coming back to the in-game store, including the beloved Jonathan Byers Outfit and the Scoops Ahoy Outfit for Steve.
The Stranger Things Chapter is available for purchase right now on all supported Dead by Daylight platforms.
About Dead by Daylight™
Created by Behaviour™ Interactive, Dead by Daylight is a multiplayer action horror game of hide and seek, set in a dark fantasy and drawing from all corners of horror, where each match is a different experience. Dead by Daylight boasts 50 million players both globally and across all platforms. On any given day, up to 2 million players step into The Fog, whether on PC, console, or mobile. Since its release in 2016, the game has become a place where cult classic horror survives and thrives, having welcomed legends from TV, movies, and video games. For more information, please visit deadbydaylight.com.
About Behaviour™ Interactive
Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,300 employees worldwide. Behaviour is best known for its flagship franchise, the multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight™, which has entertained 50 million players across multiple platforms. The studio is currently expanding its portfolio of original IP with multiple projects, including the acclaimed building and raiding title Meet Your Maker. Behaviour has also established itself as one of the world’s leading providers of external development services. The company has partnered with many of the gaming industry’s leaders, including Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner, Netflix, and Take-Two, among many others. Over 30 years, Behaviour has developed an unparalleled, award-winning culture. The company was named one of the Best Places to Work in Canada by GamesIndustry.biz, and has been recognized with Deloitte Canada’s Enterprise Fast 15 and Best Managed Company awards. Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has expanded its global presence with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), the United Kingdom (Behaviour UK – North and Behaviour UK – South) and the Netherlands (Behaviour Rotterdam). For more information, visit www.bhvr.com.
Zany co-op roguelite deploys hotly anticipated second free update and paid DLC today; Base game and bundles 50% off on Steam until 20th November.
Monday, 6th November 2023 – Fika Productions and Team17 Digital have today announced that bombastic solo or two-player co-op roguelite Ship of Fools is has launched its second free update ‘Fish & Ships’ today on Steam with additional platforms to follow soon. The second update adds the brand-new character of ‘Otto, the reverse Kraken’ to the ranks while introducing four new pilotable ships, each with its own unique ammunition, artefacts, and challenges.
Players who can’t get enough of the Fools can also pick up the game’s second paid DLC ‘Water Garden Duo’ today for £4.99/$4.99 US/€4.99 on Steam to play as the new fool-midable pair Mikoi and Noh, who can deal devastating damage with their sound blast attacks and lightning speed.
Fooligans looking to get in on the action from today can pick up the base game or Aquapocalypse Edition, which includes the base game, both DLC, and Ship of Fools’ original soundtrack, for 50% off on Steam until 20th November.
Swab the deck and check out the brand-new trailer for the Fish & Ships update:
Ship of Fools key features
Bombastic combat – Frantic ship-based combat against colossal leviathans and horrifying creatures from across the deep, dark waters of the Archipelago
Frantic co-op experience – Designed from the keel up for co-op play, manage ship repairs in the heat of battle, reload and re-manoeuvre cannons, and use paddles to strike enemies as they board the Stormstrider
Endless replayability – Upgrade your crew and unlock items and additional Fools to take on the ever-changing seas, with multiple runs needed to avert the Aquapocalypse.
About Fika Productions
Fika Productions is an indie game studio from Quebec City founded in 2018. With the vision of offering simple entertainment with the greatest of care, the team’s debut indie game, Ship of Fools, is available now on Steam, PS5, Xbox consoles and Nintendo Switch™.
Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Winner of the ‘Publishing Star’ award at the 2023 Develop: Star Awards, Team17 Digital has assembled a portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, DREDGE, and the Overcooked! franchise.
Join Captain Tsubasa in pursuing your original football dreams, pre-register now on Google Play and the App Store
November 6, 2023 – Get ready for an immersive and action-packed football adventure as DeNA, the team behind Captain Tsubasa: Ace is thrilled to announce the Open Beta Test of this officially licensed mobile football game. With over 1 million pre-registrations worldwide, players can look forward to receiving bonus props and materials upon release. Exciting rewards await all players! Pre-register now on Google Play and the App Store.
Captain Tsubasa, the iconic Japanese manga series by Yōichi Takahashi, is celebrated for its intense focus on association football, tracing the journey of Tsubasa Oozora and his friends. With over 90 million copies in circulation by 2023, it played a pivotal role in popularizing association football and inspiring real-life players to pursue their dreams. In 2005, the Captain Tsubasa anime series ranked 41st in the list of top 100 anime series, solidifying its status as a beloved classic.
Official IP Licensing: Awaken the Football Dream! Captain Tsubasa: Ace continues the legacy with stunning 3D animations, bringing to life the iconic moments of Tsubasa Ozora, Kojiro Hyuga, and Genzo Wakabayashi. Players can command these renowned footballers on the field, battling passionately for the love of the game and every hard-earned victory.
Hands-on Battles, Tactical Formations, and Diverse Gameplay Options! Captain Tsubasa: Ace offers two distinct gameplay experiences: Dream League and Ace Duel. Dream League emphasizes strategic formations, while Ace Duel focuses on real-time action. As players train their footballers, different developmental paths for the same player can significantly influence their on-field performance and skill deployment strategies. Whether you’re a hands-on gamer or more tactically inclined, both modes offer unique avenues for enjoyment.
Complete Roster and Iconic Players Making Their Debut! Fans can expect to witness the growth of beloved characters like Tsubasa Ozora, Kojiro Hyuga, Taro Misaki, and Takeshi Ishizaki, from their youth to adulthood. These characters, who embody the passion of youth, will make consecutive appearances in Captain Tsubasa: Ace. Additionally, more powerful footballers will join the roster, adding to the excitement. Follow in the footsteps of these legends and relive the football development journey of characters like Tsubasa Ozora.
Classic Plot, Fiery Memories, and High-Quality 3D Graphics! Captain Tsubasa: Ace faithfully recreates the iconic animated plotlines. The game captures those memorable moments of chasing dreams, celebrating the beauty of youth, and other cherished scenes with high-quality 3D graphics. Immerse yourself in the essence and emotions of the series, and join us in pursuing our shared passionate football dream.
Get ready to kick off a new football adventure like never before!
Captain Tsubasa: Ace is an officially licensed mobile football game based on the iconic Captain Tsubasa IP. It offers fans the opportunity to experience the excitement of football through a wide range of gameplay modes and features legendary characters from the series. Join us in reliving the passion, skills, and memorable moments that have made Captain Tsubasa a global sensation.
Cuisineeris a simulation/dungeon-crawler adventure game where players explore the adorable town of Paell as they work to build their own successful restaurant. The game follows a recent trend of “cozy” games, which focus on cute aesthetics with easy to understand, often mindless mechanics. Combining a multitude of different game genres and featuring lots of moving parts, Cuisineer is a very ambitious project. Do all these elements compliment one another or are parts of the game lost in translation?
Story
The story of Cuisineer revolves around a little girl named Pom who returns to her hometown after years of being an adventurer. Upon her comeback, she realizes that her parents have left on a world journey and their family restaurant is now closed. She decides to take it upon herself to reopen the restaurant, rebuild her customer base, and get to know and help the townspeople.
The main storyline of the game primarily focuses on Pom and her goal of seeing the family restaurant thrive. The objectives in the main quest lines can be tedious, for example, some of the early quests require the player to save boatloads of money in order to repay the family’s debt.
The side quests involve approaching town NPCs, and fulfilling ingredient or recipe requests for them. This can be a good opportunity to get to know the characters and understand the in-game world. One can find many wholesome moments and anecdotes from speaking to these characters in town. In spite of this, each character is quite surface-level, with only one or two defining traits, and there is not much depth to be found in the story. I don’t think that’s necessarily a bad thing, especially in this “cozy” genre, but it’s worth mentioning.
Gameplay
Cuisineer features a variety of different gameplay types. The adventuring/ingredient-gathering component is a roguelike dungeon crawler, featuring familiar styles of combat and strategy. Cuisineer handles its dungeon crawling the same way many other games have. This makes it a pretty smooth experience, however, it was extremely difficult to progress in the beginning. Purchasing heals, buffs, and better equipment to survive for longer in the dungeons is super hard for no reason. The game starts by allowing you to only bring a single heal with you, and you receive no starting gear. So if you want to fight some of the rarer enemies, you won’t last very long. This can be frustrating, especially because players lose much of their inventory when dying in the dungeons, making a lot of the trips feel pointless.
Running and maintaining the restaurant is an element of this game I was really excited for, as a longtime fan of simulation games, especially ones that require you to learn strategy and resource allocation. I admit that I was underwhelmed by this part of the game, and can’t exactly pinpoint why. The restaurant certainly could get busy and hectic, but the stakes often didn’t feel high enough, and similar to the dungeon-crawling gameplay, opportunities to upgrade and improve the efficiency of the restaurant seem limited. Even when you made lots of money, you also had to upgrade the restaurant space, craft new furniture, have enough ingredients, and more to improve your restaurant. I wish that it was easier to move forward in the restaurant portion of the game, without being forced to invest in a million different things at once.
A large amount of grinding in both aspects of the game are necessary to advance the storyline and upgrade your restaurant. For me, this made the game feel a bit slow-paced, and difficult to stay motivated throughout.
Visuals
The game itself presents in 3D and the environments, while cute and pastel, don’t stand out very much on their own. The NPCs can be cute but their models are not particularly detailed, and the same can be said for enemies out in the wild.
During dialogue segments and cutscenes that are visual-novel style, we see 2D art of many of the characters. The artists who worked on this portion deserve so much praise, as the character arts were certainly a standout. The more detailed character design visible during these scenes really improved the experience, and I wish art like this was more prevalent throughout the entire game, or reflected better in the 3D environment.
Audio
The music is atmospheric and fun. Sometimes the game sound can be overwhelming, particularly in restaurant or combat sequences where a lot is happening at once. Occasionally music plays when it feels like it shouldn’t be there.
There’s not too much else to say about the soundtrack. There aren’t really any standout audio moments and this part of the game flew under the radar for me.
Overall
Playing Cuisineer was an enjoyable experience, with many cute visuals and wholesome story moments and characters. Unfortunately the game tries to tackle too many different genres, resulting in at times, lackluster and repetitive gameplay. Still, there is a lot to enjoy, particularly if you are a fan of dungeon crawlers and cozy, wholesome games.
Experience the first hour of Cuisineer, where we visit the town of Paell, adventure and gather ingredients, and work toward reopening a family restaurant!
A super cute and tasty roguelite-flavored dungeon crawler! Explore a lush world and defeat monsters with your trusty spatula and some boba tea, then gather delicious ingredients and bring them home to cook and serve at your restaurant!
Cuisineer Developer: BattleBrew Productions Publisher: Marvelous Europe, XSEED Games Platform: Windows Release Date: 10 Nov, 2023 Price: $24.99 USD
Recommended – “Cuisineer is an overall fun experience with lots of cute aesthetics and enjoyable moments, but is held back by its grind-focused gameplay and lack of focus on specific questlines.”
Star Ocean as a series has been a bit of a strange one for Square Enix. Throughout the years they have released a number of enhanced versions of the original couple of games in the series alongside more ambitious, if flawed, new entries. In fact, a new Star Ocean game arrived just last year with The Divine Force following a six year gap after Integrity and Faithlessness. Still, this blend of sci-fi and fantasy RPG has had its shares of ups and downs but perhaps its highest point that any fan of the franchise, even for those that haven’t touched another entry in the series, is Star Ocean: The Second Story. This beloved RPG arrived in 1999 and was even given a PSP enhanced release a decade later in 2009. Now, looking to deliver perhaps the definitive version of this beloved RPG, Gemdrops and Square Enix have released Star Ocean: The Second Story R to the delight of fans, but does this classic RPG still deliver?
Story
Set twenty years after the events of the first game, which players do not need to play to enjoy this one outside of a few references and character elements, Star Ocean: The Second Story R gives players the choice of playing as either Claude C. Kenny, a member of the Pangalactic Federation with advanced technology and son of a previous game’s party member, or Rena Lanford, a magically gifted girl of unknown origins from the planet of Expel. Claude was part of a team investigating a newly discovered world when he disobeys orders and interacts with a strange alien object only to be teleported across the galaxy to Expel where Rena finds him lost in the woods.
Upon meeting Rena, Claude saves her from a powerful creature and is called a Hero of Light spoken of in legends. Despite clearing up this misunderstanding, Claude and Rena choose to begin traveling together to investigate a blight brought upon the land by a recently fallen meteor the residents of Expel call the Sorcery Globe. The pair begin their adventure into seeking out the truth behind this strange object while Claude also searches for a way to return to his people.
Regardless of who players pick as their lead protagonist the not-chosen character immediately joins the group as a secondary lead, ensuring that players will always find a striking balance between the fantasy and sci-fi elements. What does change, and offer some excellent replayability elements in a game that already offers plenty thanks to its different endings, are certain events, viewpoints, and characters that can be recruited to the player’s party. While most events will play out the same way as either Claude or Rena there are a number throughout the game that will see the player experience an entirely different viewpoint depending on their chosen character. This creates a unique approach to an already incredibly well told story that will allow players to experience new elements even a second time through.This element carries over to the “Private Actions” as well.
While most RPGs allow for players to see how characters develop over the course of the story, Star Ocean has always offered interactions between the characters and unique events that are entirely missable if players aren’t paying attention. These come in the form of Private Actions which are now easier than ever to find and trigger. Since all Private Actions are time sensitive and various sub-events are also completely missable, players can now see through the quick travel system any town that has a private action available. This is a great boon to the enhanced release as these private actions are some of the best moments for the characters to shine, often expanding on the history of a character or giving them new motivations for the journey while giving players various dialogue choices from time to time to affect their friendship level with their party. It even adds extra context sometimes to specific story beats that players may have missed otherwise, making the ease of finding these interactions one of the best additions.
Gameplay
In many ways Star Ocean: The Second Story R still feels similar to how fans will remember it though it has also been brought up to modern standards by offering not only a large number of quality of life elements but also improvements and extra content as well. No longer will players find themselves dealing with random encounters, instead enemies are displayed as smoky clouds that start a fight when touched, giving players a chance to either avoid a fight entirely or meet them from the side or back for an advantage in combat. The combat itself has also been given a number of tweaks and additional options to make things more exciting and give players a few more options in a fight.
Combat in Star Ocean has always been action focused with players having access to one character while the rest of their party is controlled with AI. Warriors are still a bit more enjoyable to play compared to spell casters, primarily thanks to spell casters not having attack combos and the surprising limit of only having two skills/spells available for quick use at a time with all other skills needing to pull up the menu to cast. The lock-on system works well and players can dictate to their party if they want them to focus on a target, attack as they see fit, or even go all out with skills. Players can now also actively time a blocking mechanic that, if used properly, will dodge all incoming damage and deal a powerful counterattack that weakens an enemy’s shield meter. A newly implemented “Break” system has also been added with every enemy now having a shield bar that, when depleted, leaves them broken and stunned and makes every attack on them a critical hit. This can lead to some interesting strategy elements as some skills focus more on Breaking an enemy and can be used to whittle away a stronger foe’s defenses before unleashing on them at the right moment.
Other elements that have been added to combat include a “Bonus” system that slowly fills up over the course of multiple fights. The bonus gauge offers a variety of boosts to the player’s party ranging from boosting stats, increasing XP gain, regenerating health faster, and more depending on what attack formation players are using. The bonus gauge can take some time to fill but can really help make players feel overpowered when maxed out. That being said, should an enemy run into the player from the side or back while exploring they will lose their entire bonus gauge and start a fight broken. Along these same lines, improperly timing a dodge can also lead to a broken gauge and stunned character. Alongside the bonus gauge is a new Assault Action that allows players to call in assistance during a fight on a cooldown meter. Players can equip up to four characters and can summon them with a simple directional push on the D-Pad with characters from the player’s own party that aren’t in the direct fighting team being able to be added alongside unlockable guest characters from more recent Star Ocean games.
This, along with a number of other elements that make powering up characters easier than ever, does make combat in Star Ocean: The Second Story R far easier than many may remember, making even the normal difficulty a bit of a simple affair even without any attempt at grinding. Of course, players can bump the difficulty up at any time but it is a bit of a noticeable issue when enemies in a new dungeon can be slain within a few seconds and only bosses offering any kind of challenge. Of course, given the options available to players and the wide variety of ways to obtain powerful equipment and boost their character’s stats, Star Ocean: The Second Story R also happens to be the type of RPG that can really let players break it wide open especially with the quality of life elements with the skill system.
Star Ocean: The Second Story R offers a somewhat staggering amount of specialty skills for players to obtain, with every character having the same skills but some being more “talented” than others. These range from things such as Determination, Poker Face, Courage, Knife, etc. and then unlock specialty skills such as pickpocketing, item creation, cooking, the new fishing mechanic that is just a joy with its simple but fun nature, and much more. Previously, SP used to level up these skills was incredibly limited and only available through certain methods but now players can obtain them as well as BP for combat skill upgrades simply through fighting against enemies and even completing little Missions and Challenges unique to this release of the game. This allows players to, even without trying hard, basically upgrade everything to the max with little worry of missing out on a skill or unique interaction. Combine this with fun elements such as the ability to summon a giant bunny on the overworld to travel around, crafting game-breaking items at the cost of friendship, or straight up writing a friendship boosting book, and players will find that there are tons of options available at their fingertips here.
As mentioned before, one of the best elements added into Star Ocean: The Second Story R is the quick travel system and there are a few reasons for that. Primarily, players no longer need to go long distances backtracking through areas in search of a quest they may feel like they have missed or return to a previously visited location for a quest but the main bonus here is the way it displays the time limited Private Actions and Sub-events in every location. Players can now easily identify where these previously easily missable events can now take place and access them incredibly quickly. This quality of life element makes traveling and experiencing the full story of the game far more enjoyable and a bit less problematic compared to before where players could miss out on entire events if they happen to advance too quickly without visiting old areas.
Audio & Visuals
Star Ocean: The Second Story R has seen a significant improvement to its graphics in numerous ways, thanks in part to the game’s unique art style. The original release back in 1999 saw 2D sprites exploring pre-rendered 3D environments and this remains true in this latest release, though now the sprites have been cleaned up and look just as detailed as ever while the world that they move through is as vibrant as fans of modern games could hope for. Previously dreary dungeons with little life are now flourishing with details that make exploration feel more varied and even the enemies that players do battle against have been given the same loving sprite-revamp. It must be said that there is a bit of a bloom problem with some environments in the game, with certain towns and parts of the overworld appearing a bit too saturated with light in an attempt to impress players. What is truly impressive though is the brand new character portraits for every notable character in the game. After the PSP release saw them undergo an anime style downgrade Star Ocean: The Second Story R offers detailed and expressive looking portraits that are even better than the original release, though all three versions of each party member’s portrait are available should players have a favorite.
Star Ocean: The Second Story R’s voice work has also been given a little bit of touch-up depending on the audio track players use. Players can choose to listen to either the PSP release’s Japanese voice track or a completely fresh recording for this release if they so choose, though the English dub offers only the one found in the original PSP release. The soundtrack on the other hand offers both a complete rearranged set of background music that sounds as impressive as ever, improving on some already great pieces of music though the option to swap between the original arrangements and the new ones is available at any time through the settings.
Overall
Reviving a PlayStation classic thought by many to be the best in a series was likely a daunting task for Gemdrops but the team has managed to surpass expectations here by making Star Ocean: The Second Story R a must play for any fan of the series or even those looking for a great RPG to experience. The blend between the classic gameplay and elements that fans know and love with modern quality of life improvements and design elements makes this RPG one that fans truly shouldn’t sleep on, especially thanks to its enjoyable storyline and wonderful characters. Sure, the difficulty is a bit on the easier side thanks to these modernizations and the specialty skills are a bit convoluted but these small issues do little to damper an amazing take on a classic.
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Join us as we clean up the streets of Detroit by saving the innocents in a news station, help fellow colleagues in our precinct, and explore the rest of the city for some evidence material and side quests!
Become the legendary part man, part machine, all cop hero and deliver justice in Old Detroit.
RoboCop: Rogue City Developer: Teyon Publisher: Nacon Platform: Windows, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 Release Date: 3 Nov, 2023 Price: $49.99 USD
Recommended – “RoboCop: Rogue City offers engaging story, immersive gameplay and a lot of side content that’s unfortunately overshadowed by bad optimization and occasional stutters.”
Adventure awaits all who dare! Return to the jungle in a brand-new multiplayer, action adventure game set in the perilous world of Jumanji, available now
“A Game For Those Who Seek To Find… A Way To Leave Their World Behind.”
Outright Games, the leading global publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, in collaboration with Sony Pictures Consumer Products, are delighted to launch Jumanji: Wild Adventures today on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox X|S and Steam. This brand-new action-adventure video game is set in the daring and dangerousworld of the hugely popular Jumanji film franchise and is available to play right now.
Players will return to the jungle and beyond in this hilarious and exciting multiplayer adventure to recover The Jewel of Jumanji. Blazing new trails from Outright Games’ 2019 hit video game, Jumanji: The Video Game, this massively leveled up title features vast locations, from deep jungles, to creepy swamps and explosive volcanoes. Each unlockable area is swarming with formidable bosses, fiendish puzzles and dangerous enemies meaning that Jumanji: Wild Adventures is played best with friendsand family.
Watch the brand-new launch trailer below
No adventure is the same in Jumanji: Wild Adventures; with each new playthrough, the player can tackle enemies and environments in a different sequence, ensuring an engaging level of replayability with a new, dangerous surprise around every corner.
Adventurers who dare to take on this mission will be able to play as the iconic characters from the multi-billion dollar film franchise, Dr. Smolder Bravestone, Ruby Roundhouse, Franklin “Mouse” Finbar and Professor Shelly Oberon. Each character has their own unlockable abilities, power-ups and special items available so players can choose the perfect style to suit their play. There are options to quest alone or work with up to 3 friends in 4-player local co-op to gather mystical treasures, unlock hidden rooms and unearth Jumanji collectables across an uncharted world.
Stephanie Malham, COO of Outright Games, says: “We are very excited to launch what we believe is the definitive Jumanji video game and are incredibly thankful to our partners at Sony Pictures Consumer Products for helping bring this exciting adventure into the real world. The Jumanji movie franchise is one of the most beloved in entertainment and has such a natural connection to video games. It’s been a great privilege to create something authentic and enjoyable for fans of all ages. Our previous title ‘Jumanji: The Video Game’ is one of our biggest successes to date and we’re so excited that ‘Jumanji: Wild Adventures’ is now out there in the wild for everyone to enjoy. ”
Jumanji: Wild Adventures is available now on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox X|S and Steam.
About Outright Games:
Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on bringing quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved entertainment licenses globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favourites such as Peppa Pig: World Adventures with Hasbro, DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos with Warner, Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova and Paw Patrol: Grand Prix with Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy.
Sony Pictures Consumer Products (SPCP) is the licensing and merchandising division of Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group and Sony Pictures Television for Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. Sony Pictures Television operates dozens of wholly-owned or joint-venture production companies around the world. SPE’s Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, Sony Pictures International Productions, and Sony Pictures Classics. For additional information, visit http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/divisions.html
About Cradle Games
Cradle Games was funded in 2015 by veterans from Ubisoft and Activision with the goal to make high quality computer and console video games focused on fun and playing with friends. Cradle Games released their first original title in 2020; a challenging cosmic-horror split screen coop souls-like named Hellpoint.
New Dynamic Handling Technology Enables Players to Push to Their Limit and Race for World Rally Championship Glory
Redwood City, Calif. – November 3, 2023 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today celebrated the launch of EA SPORTS™ WRC, the official game of the FIA World Rally Championship, for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via EA App, Epic Store, and Steam. Boasting 50 crews from the WRC, leading support category WRC2 and FIA Junior WRC, and locations from the 2023 FIA World Rally Championship, EA SPORTS WRC delivers unparalleled realism, longer stages and a new Dynamic Handling System that keeps players on the limit of control.
Watch the Launch Trailer below:
“From today, sim racing fans worldwide can experience all of the thrills, drama, and unpredictability of the most demanding motorsport on the planet,” said Ross Gowing, Senior Creative Director at Codemasters. “EA SPORTS WRC harnesses our 25 years of rally development experience and authentically recreates the intensity and exhilaration of rallying, now with the added power of the official WRC license. By working closely with all of our partners in the sport, we’ve ensured that EA SPORTS WRC is the ultimate sim experience, and it will keep players coming back for more.”
EA SPORTS WRC is the definitive rally experience with features including:
The power of the official WRC License: Combining the expertise of the DiRT Rally studio with the official WRC license, EA SPORTS WRC ramps up the realism with 50 crews from WRC, WRC2 and the FIA Junior WRC accurately recreated. The authenticity extends to the locations with every rally from the 2023 FIA World Rally Championship having various weather, season, and time of day options. Switching to Unreal Engine has enabled the studio to create longer, more detailed and accurate stages with over 600km of asphalt, gravel, and snow included in the game.
All new Dynamic Handling System and Pace Notes: Players will experience the most authentic handling ever, courtesy of the new Dynamic Handling System. Building from the DiRT Rally model and taking feedback from real-world drivers, Dynamic Handling gives players greater control to tackle heart-pounding jumps, tight hairpin turns, changing weather conditions, and surface degradation. Newcomers can adjust settings to hone their skills before going flat out on one of 13* official FIA World Rally Championship and five real-world inspired locations. Alongside the handling innovations, new pace notes, including simplified commands for new players, deliver a greater sense of realism and heighten the rally experience for both seasoned veterans and rookies taking on the challenge for the first time.
Connect with Friends and re-live Historical Moments: Fans of rally will feel even more connected thanks to cross-platform competition where up to 32 players can compete on the platform of their choice as part of private lobbies with friends or against the global EA SPORTS WRC community. In addition, Clubs returns via EA Racenet adding more variety to how players compete. Moments, which update daily, allow players to take on scenarios from the history of WRC, emulating the challenges WRC teams face at every event.
Build your Dream Drive: Players wanting a rally car that matches their driving style and visual tastes can jump into Builder and piece together their dream ride. Start on the production line and select body shells, mechanical parts, and interior design. Once finalised, add personalisation courtesy of the livery editor before testing and putting it against one of the 78 vehicles available from over 60 years of sports history.
EA SPORTS WRC is rated PEGI 3+ (ESRB E), priced at £44.99 ($49.99, €49.99) for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Get more information via theEA SPORTS WRC website and subscribe to oursocial media channels.
*Central Europe Rally will be available as a post-launch update
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20TH CENTURY TIME TRAVEL RPG REVERSE: 1999 STEALS THE SHOW WITH VERSION 1.1 “THE THEFT OF THE RIMET CUP” UPDATE ON NOVEMBER 9 ACROSS iOS, ANDROID AND PC
First Update To Introduce New Characters Melania, Diggers, and Pickles the Border Collie, Plus More Events, Garments, Limited-Time Seasonal Challenge and More
Hong Kong, November 3, 2023 – Shortly following an enormously successful worldwide launch, Bluepoch Games has announced that 20th century time-travel strategic RPG Reverse: 1999 will release its free Version 1.1 update titled “The Theft of the Rimet Cup” on November 9 across the App Store, Google Play, and PC. The global phenomenon’s first update will introduce three new characters – the Great Thief Melania, the degenerate hippy Diggers, and the adorable yet surprisingly philosophical Border Collie Pickles – to the game, alongside new events, garments, a limited-time seasonal challenge, and much more. The update announcement trailer showcases how every good heist begins with a good plan.
Reverse: 1999 has already topped charts in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Japan, Korea and more than 160 countries and regions only days after its global launch. Don’t let time pass by – download the game today for a chance to receive up to 73 summons.
In today’s new trailer, players meet the Great Thief Melania after she successfully plans, announces, and completes her heist of a renowned museum collection. Her next target? The Rimet Cup. Meanwhile, a man appearing to be a passionate football fan decides to take his puppies to pay the Cup a casual visit. Coincidentally, another man dressed in hippie attire argues with the head of a security company that uses robots to guard world famous prizes, just like the Rimet Cup…
Keep your eyes on the prize with Reverse: 1999’s new trailer for its Version 1.1 update, “The Theft of the Rimet Cup”:
Three new characters, Melania, Pickles and Diggers, will be introduced in “The Theft of the Rimet Cup.” Melania is a Great Thief with a talking handbag. According to the trailer, her next target is the Rimet Cup. Pickles is a Border Collie that lives with his human and doggie friends, and Diggers is a hippy artist.
Version 1.1 will also introduce the “Carnival On The Pitch” garment series, which comprises new garments for Regulus, APPLe and Centurion.
In addition to the new event story introduced by “The Theft of the Rimet Cup,” Version 1.1 will debut its Time-Limited Seasonal Challenge “UTTU Flash Gathering: Trophy of the Past Glory,” a new gameplay mode that allows players to collect FAME Cards and apply them strategically to clear reading challenges.
Apart from the new gameplay introduced via the “UTTU Flash Gathering”, new events, such as the character derivative events of Melania and Pickles, will also be available, enabling players to explore more stories starring the new characters and unlock abundant rewards for their efforts.
That’s not all! A new wilderness pack called “Where Fog Remains” will also be added with Reverse: 1999’s Version 1.1 update, enabling players to add landmark decorations to their personalized wilderness.
Reverse: 1999 allows players to immerse themselves in an alternate history where the natural flow of the universe unravels due to a mysterious “Storm.” Rewind the time to discover the truth behind the tempest with an arsenal of carefully selected incantations, earth-shattering Ultimates, and abnormal beings born with eccentric abilities, otherwise known as arcanists. Breathtaking cinematics and full English voice acting comprising a unique array of dialects and accents elevate the experience beyond other anime-stylized games.
Download Reverse: 1999 today on the App Store, Google Play, and PC via the game’s official website for a chance to receive up to 73 summons.
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