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Summer Game Fest Dev Showcase Save the Date

2020/05/22
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Los Angeles – May 22, 2020 – Summer Game Fest, an all-digital multi-month global gaming festival, today announced the addition of two Developer Showcase events on June 22 and July 20. The Developer Showcase events will spotlight a select group of upcoming indie and AAA video games, curated by the Day of the Devs team and Geoff Keighley (The Game Awards). The Summer Game Fest Developer Showcases will take place on June 22 and July 20, with new content in each livestream, including gameplay, news, and videogame musical performances. Fans can tune in via all major streaming platforms and on summergamefest.com.

“Independent game developers and publishers are a vital part of our industry and Summer Game Fest,” said Geoff Keighley, curator, Summer Game fest. “I am excited to team up with Day of the Devs for these showcase events that will be filled with gameplay and updates from both independent and major publishers.”

“Our goal with Day of the Devs has always been to shine a spotlight on creator-driven games, whether it’s one that’s already getting some buzz or something completely new and surprising that comes through the submission process,” said Tim Schafer, founder of Double Fine Productions and co-founder of Day of the Devs.

“Each showcase will be jam-packed, from the extended gameplay previews that have become a Day of the Devs staple to some very special surprise debuts that you’ll never see coming. This is the Day of the Devs you’ve loved for the last eight years, yet crafted specifically for the digital space,” said Amanda White and Jon Gibson, co-owners of iam8bit and also co-founders of Day of the Devs.

The initial group of participating developers and publishers confirmed for the showcases include: Akupara Games, Annapurna Interactive, The Behemoth, Finji, Kowloon Nights, Longhand Electric, MWM Interactive, Panic, Sabotage Studio, Skybound Games, Team17, thatgamecompany, Tribute Games, and ustwo games with additional publishers, developers and games featured being announced in the future. The Day of the Devs team is also currently accepting submissions from indie developers for inclusion into the showcase. Developers from all different backgrounds working on interesting and unique games are welcome to apply for consideration. The form to submit can be found here: https://bit.ly/DOTDSGFapply.

A final roster of participating developers and schedule overview for each event will be revealed closer to each Developer Showcase. For more information and to stay up to date on the latest, please visit summergamefest.com or dayofthedevs.com or follow @summergamefest on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter.

HBO Max to Celebrate A Week of So Much More

2020/05/22
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NEW YORK, NY – May 22, 2020 – To celebrate the nationwide launch of HBO Max on May 27th, the streamer has teamed up with a collection of fan-favorite brands to offer so much more to households, every day, for an entire week. The effort is part of HBO Max’s launch campaign, Where HBO Meets So Much More. Throughout the Week of So Much More (May 27-June 3), HBO Max is joining forces with Blue Apron, obé Fitness, Bluestone Lane, Best Friends Animal Society, FreshDirect, and Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to provide custom, curated and complimentary food, drink, fitness classes and family-friendly activities to pair with some of the most iconic and beloved content streaming on HBO Max, including Friends, Sesame Street, Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, and more.

“We are thrilled to kick off the launch of HBO Max with A Week of So Much More, bringing our beloved shows and movies to some of consumers’ favorite brands. Our original vision for our launch week was to excite fans by integrating with their daily lives through physical retail partnerships and activations” said Jason Mulderig, SVP Brand Marketing, HBO and HBO Max. ”Following stay-at-home orders, we quickly pivoted to partners who could create similar experiences in a safe way for consumers to enjoy from home. We were so impressed with our partners’ existing give back initiatives that we decided to amplify those through our partnerships as well. From pet adoption, to coffee, to at-home fitness, this So Much More campaign has something for everyone, and we are so excited for the week to roll out.”

For so much more companionship, Best Friends Animal Society will host its first-ever national virtual adoption event — the Best Friends Virtual Super Adoption — kicking off May 27 and running through May 31. On the first day of the event, HBO Max will help offset adoption costs for anyone who submits an application to adopt (whether it’s a curious pup like Scooby-Doo or a sly cat like Sylvester).

With obé as the fitness partner, fans can enjoy so much more burn in daily workout classes inspired by their favorite shows and movies available on HBO Max, including The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Euphoria, Wonder Woman and Friends.

Blue Apron will feature HBO Max pairing suggestions on recipe cards in subscribers’ boxes for a week of so much more flavor highlighting complementary titles such as Aquaman, The Sopranos and The Big Bang Theory. The brand will also offer live virtual cooking tutorials for any level on its Instagram, featuring the perfect snacks for streaming.

While its users engage in so much more sharing, Venmo will debut HBO Max-inspired stickers themed to trending topics and keywords on the platform featuring favorite icons from titles like Friends, The Wizard of Oz and Doctor Who.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream customers who place a local delivery order through Postmates on May 27 can get so much more scoops with a special offer, compliments of HBO Max. Social content amplifies the partnership with suggestions for fun pairings of ice cream and HBO Max titles.

For so much more giving, HBO Max will support FreshDirect in its existing efforts with New York Common Pantry by matching ongoing consumer donations through June 2 and Bluestone Lane on its “Shout A Coffee” initiative, doubling local coffee deliveries to hospitals in New York City, Los Angeles, Boston and Washington D.C. throughout the week. Latte art celebrating the iconic worlds of HBO Max will also be featured across Bluestone Lane’s social channels.

HBO Max is WarnerMedia’s direct-to-consumer offering debuting May 27, 2020. With 10,000 hours of curated premium content anticipated at launch, HBO Max will offer powerhouse programming for everyone in the home, bringing together HBO, a robust slate of new original series, key third-party licensed programs and movies, and fan favorites from Warner Media’s rich library including Warner Bros., New Line, DC, CNN, TNT, TBS, truTV, Turner Classic Movies, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Crunchyroll, Rooster Teeth, Looney Tunes and more. Sign up for updates at HBOMax.com.

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer

2020/05/21
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Oakland, Calif. – May 21, 2020 – Are you ready to tackle your nightmares? Independent studio, Steel Wool Studios, in partnership with ScottGames, Striker Entertainment, and global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), today announced that the non-VR version of Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted, is launching worldwide on the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo Switch™ system and is available to download now at an SRP of $29.99/€29.99/£24.99. Exclusively for the Nintendo Switch gameplay experience, players will feel the advanced HD rumble technology which will provide an even more suspenseful and spooky experience for the Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted horror game.

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is a collection of classic and original mini-games that showcases the best gameplay across the Five Nights universe. The games are divided into groups by game of origin and sorted by increasing difficulty. Players must survive terrifying encounters with the Five Nights at Freddy’s series fan’s favorite killer animatronics in a collection of games containing hours of adrenaline-fueled fun that players can now take on the go! “Where fantasy and fun come to life!”

Key Features:

  • YOU’RE HIRED – Time to get your hands dirty. Repair claustrophobic air vents, troubleshoot broken animatronics that could activate at any moment, or spend your evenings cowering in the nighttime security guard office
  • CELEBRATE – Confront your favorite killer animatronics including; Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, Foxy, Springtrap, The Mangle, Funtime Foxy, and Circus Baby
  • FUN FUN FUN PRIZES – Toys, Plushies, Bobbleheads, and candy candy candy! Earn super fun prizes you can play with at the interactive Prize Counter! Collect well-hidden Faz-Tokens to unlock even more rare collectibles for more SUPER FUN FUN FUN!
  • PIZZA PARTY – Scenes from classic titles have been updated and remade for a fully immersive experience including; Five Nights at Freddy’s, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, Five Nights at Freddy’s 3, Five Nights at Freddy’s 4, and Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location.

Developed by Steel Wool Studios and published by ScottGames in partnership with Striker Entertainment and Lionsgate Games, Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is available now for PlayStation 4, Windows PC via Steam, Oculus Rift, and Nintendo Switch. This game has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB. For more in-depth information about the game’s story, gameplay mechanics, please visit Steel Wool Studios’ official website for Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted and follow the game’s latest updates on their Twitter account.

Cyber Ops Launch Trailer

2020/05/21
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May 21st, Warsaw, Poland. There was a TV series back in the ’90s starring Peta Wilson, called “Nikita,” that was co-directed by Luc Besson and an obvious spin-off to his famous movie of the same name. One of the main characters there was a typical nerd and IT genius, Seymour Birkhoff. He wasn’t exactly the typical James Bond type, but the world wide web, computers, or security systems, couldn’t keep any secrets from his hacking. As a result, he was the one that often saved agents working in the field, as such, the whole mission.

Modern wars don’t always happen to the accompaniment of bombs falling and tanks’ artillery volleys. Instead, a battles’ fate is quite often determined in dark rooms, illuminated only by the blue light of flickering screens. Behind these screens sit people unfamiliar with guns, but deadly effective when it comes to finding security breaches in IT systems – or better, causing them. This will be your task, among many others, in the now available Cyber Ops.

In Cyber Ops, you’ll get the chance to feel like Birkhoff for a while. And even though the game is not based on the TV series, it will allow you to supervise operations, hack security systems, scan the environment to provide the safest routes for agents working in the field, and be the man in the shadows – the one who really holds all the cards.

Once ready, download Cyber Ops from Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/863460/Cyber_Ops/) and start your career in Geist Division.

Those who know a good agent needs to do their research on the mission objectives first can check out the mission briefing prepared by the developers.

Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Launch Trailer

2020/05/21
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May 21, 2020 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and NetherRealm Studios today released the official launch trailer for Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath, the new expansion available digitally first beginning May 26. Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath expands the critically acclaimed Story mode with an all-new, action-packed campaign centered around trust and deceit. In the launch trailer, the story picks up directly where Mortal Kombat 11 left off as Fire God Liu Kang, the new keeper of time and protector of Earthrealm, is ready to activate Kronika’s Hourglass and restart history. But, now that Kronika’s Crown has been destroyed, he is forced to team up with the most unlikely of allies in the villainous Shang Tsung. The soul-stealing sorcerer, along with Fujin and Nightwolf, must now embark on a time-bending adventure into the past to recover the Crown as the fate of two worlds hang in the balance.

The entire Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath expansion will be available digitally beginning May 26, including the addition of new playable fighters – Fujin, Sheeva and RoboCop. The trailer showcases the triumphant return of Fujin, the God of Wind who serves as Earthrealm’s protector alongside his brother Raiden, and Sheeva, the four-armed, half-human and half-dragon queen of the ancient Shokan race. RoboCop, the highly advanced cybernetic police officer, makes his franchise debut and features the voice and likeness of actor Peter Weller, who portrayed the popular character in both the original “RoboCop” (1987) film and “RoboCop 2” (1990) sequel.

Additionally, all Mortal Kombat 11 owners will have access to new Stages, including the new Dead Pool, Soul Chamber, RetroKade and Kronika’s Keep arenas, accompanied by Stage Fatalities, the fan-favorite finishing moves that use the environment to destroy opponents, and the popular Friendships feature from the ‘90s, allowing players to take down their adversaries with a hint of kindness. These features will be available on May 26 as a FREE content update in conjunction with the Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath release.

Those who have already purchased Mortal Kombat 11 can preorder the Mortal Kombat 11 Aftermath expansion now, which includes the franchise-first story expansion, three new playable characters, three character skin packs (incl. three skins each) to be released over time and the “Thanks a Million” Johnny Cage skin, all for $39.99 (SRP).

Players can also preorder the Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath + Kombat Pack Bundle for $49.99 (SRP).

New players can join the fight with the Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Kollection, featuring all three characters, story content and game modes in one ultimate package. This compilation includes Mortal Kombat 11 along with all content from Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath and the previously released Kombat Pack, containing six downloadable content (DLC) characters – Shang Tsung, Nightwolf, Sindel, Terminator T-800, The Joker and Spawn – plus 25 additional character skins. The Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Kollection can be pre-ordered now* for $59.99 (SRP) with digital preorders offering immediate access to Mortal Kombat 11 and the Kombat Pack upon purchase. The physical version will be available this June in the Americas only.

All preorders will receive the Eternal Klash Skin Pack at launch, featuring three new character skin variants – “Unbound Rage” Scorpion inspired by Mortal Kombat (2011), “Son of Arctika” Sub-Zero inspired by Mortal Kombat: Deception and “Kori Power” Frost, a Klassic version of the Lin Kuei warrior.

To learn more about Mortal Kombat 11, please visit www.mortalkombat.com or join the community conversation on Facebook (MortalKombat), Instagram (@MortalKombat), Twitter (@MortalKombat), Twitch (NetherRealm), YouTube (Mortal Kombat), Discord (MortalKombat) or Reddit (MortalKombat).

Serious Sam 4 Coming this August

2020/05/20
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May 20, 2020 – Croteam and Devolver Digital have announced that the high-powered prequel Serious Sam 4 will unleash both barrels of chaos on Steam and Google Stadia when it launches August 2020. Serious Sam fans can circle-strafe over to serioussam.com and watch new feature highlight videos, pre-order Serious Sam 4, and snatch up previous Serious Sam games at up to 90% off.

Humanity is under siege as the full force of Mental’s hordes spreads across the world, ravaging what remains of a broken and beaten civilization. The last remaining resistance to the invasion is the Earth Defense Force led by Sam “Serious” Stone and his heavily-armed squad of misfit commandos.

HORDES OF INVADERS
The iconic cast of alien invaders returns with some new reinforcements! Fight your way through unbelievable numbers of Mental’s minions including the iconic Headless Kamikaze, Beheaded Rocketeer, Kleer, Scrapjack, Werebull, and Khnum! Square off against brand new enemies and towering monsters like the frantic Processed, repulsive Belcher, the hard hitting Brute Zealot, and more.

EXPLOSIVE ARSENAL
Armed with a slew of devastating weapons, pick your tool for any situation. Lay waste to Mental’s hordes using the powerful double-barreled shotgun, the punishing minigun, the powerful chainsaw launcher, a brand new auto shotgun, and the iconic cannon. Upgrade your toys, and enjoy the violent beauty of the lock-on rocket launcher, and the mighty laser beam of death.

COOPERATIVE MAYHEM
Smash through the action-packed campaign with friends in 4-player online co-op mode! Tackle exciting primary missions and thrilling side quests in modified difficulties for an extra challenge.

LEGION SYSTEM
Serious Sam 4 unleashes some of the biggest moments in the series’ history with the new Legion System and battlefields teeming with thousands of enemies!

World of Warships Collaborates with Warhammer 40K

2020/05/20
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AUSTIN, TX (May 20, 2020) — World of Warships and World of Warships: Legends announced their first-ever simultaneous collaboration with Games Workshop that will bring the grim darkness of the far future to the popular naval combat franchise. The update will feature new content such as themed ship skins, commanders, camouflages and more; all based on the popular Warhammer 40,000 universe.

Two of the biggest factions in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, the Imperium and Chaos, will be represented through unique and dreadful ships helmed by their fearless commanders: Justinian Lyons XIII and Arthas Roqthar the Cold.

“We are very excited to collaborate with such an iconic brand that gathers an incredibly passionate audience, some of them coming from our own ranks,” said Philip Molodkovets, Executive Producer for World of Warships. “The gothic, grim atmosphere of Warhammer 40,000 provides a sharp edge to the realistic World of Warships universe, which makes this collaboration even more interesting.”

World of Warships PC Pre-Sale

Pre-sale that includes flags and patches will start from May 27. Players who purchase the pre-sale package will subsequently get a special mission bonus, where they can earn Warhammer 40,000 containers containing themed ships, commanders and camouflages.

Full-blown content will be available for purchase in both World of Warships (PC) and World of Warships Legends later in June.

Dead Age 2 – Apocalyptic Feature Video #1

2020/05/20
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May 20, 2020 – Back in 2016, Dead Age brought something new to the indie market: It combined turn-based combat with survival management, a nonlinear narrative with rogue-like elements like perma-death and all that in a sinister horror setting. The game was able to create a huge fan base on Steam that’s still active today.

3.5 years later we‘re coming back with Dead Age 2 which includes many, many new features. The combat system has become even more complex and strategic but still retains the advantage of speed over tactical role-playing games. With the new tactical options, Dead Age 2 can definitely stand the comparison to other well-known tactic rogue-likes. In our first Feature Video, we would like to give you a glimpse over the improvements from the first installment to the new one – check it out:

The combined thrill of survival and exploration has been greatly improved with a large map and over 80 locations, giving it an open world feel while being very compact. The new base remains the center of events; this time completely in 3D.

There are multiple factions to fight or trade with, or you can receive quests from, where their successful completion means improved standing with the faction leaders. Dead Age 2 therefore feels much more like an RPG with numerous quests and different consequences depending on your decisions.

The developers of Silent Dreams have been working for 3.5 years to increase the quality and re-define the vision of Dead Age 2 and we’re pretty sure that players will like it as much as they liked its predecessor! 🙂

Dead Age 2 will release on PC in Steam Early Access on June the 3rd. To stay up-to-date join the official Dead Age Discord Channel, follow Headup on Twitter and check out the game’s Steam page.

Six Flags Great Adventure Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure Opening Date

2020/05/20
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JACKSON, N.J. ─ May 20, 2020 ─ Six Flags Great Adventure announced today that its Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure will open May 30 and operate daily from 9 am to 4 pm, weather permitting. Advance tickets and reservations are required, and the experience will incorporate new safety procedures for both guests and team members. Active Members, Season Pass holders and employees can catch a special preview May 29.

Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure will take guests on a self-guided journey through 1,200 exotic animals from six continents. From the safety and privacy of their own vehicles, guests will slowly wind through 350 acres and 11 simulated natural habitats seeing animals such as giraffes, elephants, rhinos, lions, tigers, bears and baboons. While most animals roam freely in the safari, predators are kept safely behind fences. All animals are clearly visible from car windows. Guests can learn all about the animals and their habitats on the park’s website at www.sixflags.com/safari

The safety of guests, team members and animals is Six Flags’ top priority. The new safari journey will offer a contact-free experience. All safari tickets must be purchased online and in advance. Ticket sales will not be available at the gate. To prevent overcrowding and provide proper social distancing, the safari will require all guests to make advance reservations using Six Flags’ new online reservation system. Active Members, Season Pass Holders, and single-day ticket holders can make reservations beginning May 27 at 10 am EST at www.sixflags.com/reserve. Guests without advance reservations will not be allowed to enter.

A new list of safety requirements is available on the park’s website at www.sixflags.com/greatadventure and include keeping all windows, doors, and convertible tops closed; not feeding or touching the animals; no smoking, littering, or stopping; cars, SUVs and consumer pickup trucks with empty beds only – no buses, campers, RVs, commercial vehicles or trucks larger than a consumer pickup truck; maximum speed of 5 mph and maintaining safe distance between other cars and animals. All vehicles will be inspected prior to entering the safari, rules will be enforced throughout the journey by park staff, and anyone who violates the rules will be ejected from the park without a refund and possibly prosecuted.

As a safety precaution, all Six Flags employees will be temperature and health screened each day, and wear masks and gloves where appropriate. Per current state regulations, no additional services will be available. Six Flags encourages guests to plan accordingly for restroom breaks, gasoline, and food. Only portable toilets will be available upon entrance and exit.

Six Flags Great Adventure’s safari operated as a self-drive-through experience from 1974 through 2012 and entertained more than 10 million guests. Since 2013, Great Adventure has offered guided truck tours of the safari. Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure will operate until the theme park is able to reopen. Per state, local, and federal guidelines regarding COVID-19, the theme park and waterpark will remain closed until further notice.

Desperados III Explanation Trailer

2020/05/20
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Vienna, Austria/ Munich, Germany, May 20th 2020: “Desperados III is a real-time tactical stealth game!” – Yeah. And what exactly does that mean? Well, we’re going to show you! When Desperados III will release on June 16th for PC, PlayStation® and Xbox One™, players can experience the origins of the beloved Desperados and dive deep into a demanding tactical game with a lot of freedom: Each of the many different scenarios will offer multiple ways to reach your goal and Desperados III gives you five unique heroes, each one with its own set of skills.

In the new trailer, you will see what view cones, the noise from gunfire, or sniffing guard dogs can do – or how you can use the environment to your advantage.

Developer Diaries

Interested in some backgrounds of Desperados III development and the people bringing it to life? Check out the new series of developer diaries from Mimimi Games, where the team speaks about their motivation, methods, goals, and fun.

The dev diaries are on THQ Nordic’s YouTube Channel, you can find a new episode every Wednesday:

Desperados III is available for pre-order now on PC at an SRP of € 49.99 / $ 49.99 / £ 44.99 (PC). For the early adopters: The Digital Deluxe Edition is available for pre-order for the price of the Standard Edition for a limited time! Make sure to shoot first, and ask questions later.

The physical side of things always gets some love from everyone here at THQ Nordic and has been up and running for quite some time. The Collector’s Edition is available for pre-order now and comes in hot at an SRP of € 109.99 / $ 109.99 / £ 99.99 (PC) and € 119.99 / $ 119.99 / £ 109.99 (PlayStation®4 and Xbox One™).

Check out our entire vendor’s tray over at the pre-order website: https://desperadosgame.com/#order-here