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Train2Game News BlizzConline

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Blizzard Entertainment today kicked off BlizzConline™, a fully virtual version of its perennial community and gaming celebration, with a slew of news and game announcements for a global online audience of fans and enthusiasts tuning in FREE via www.blizzcon.com.

During the event’s just-concluded opening ceremony, company president J. Allen Brack and development leaders for Blizzard’s franchises reflected on the past and shared an exciting look at the future, revealing the following games and game updates—much of which will be explored in more detail during the show:

  • One of the most acclaimed titles in PC gaming history returns with Diablo® II: Resurrected™, a faithful remaster of Blizzard’s classic action-RPG and its award-winning expansion, Lord of Destruction®, coming later this year to Windows PC and, for the first time, consoles. PC players can sign up now at www.diablo2.com for a chance to participate in upcoming public testing.
  • Blizzard also unveiled the Rogue for Diablo® IV, with a dark cinematic trailer and gameplay footage of the new player class in action. The Rogue is a swift, deadly, mobile class with unparalleled versatility. Rogue players can choose from a variety of ways to attack and trap their enemies and can enhance their combat through poisons, shadow magic, and specialized techniques. 
  • Blizzard is set to kick off another jam-packed year of content—the Year of the Gryphon—for Hearthstone®, its popular free-to-play digital card game, in the coming weeks. The new Hearthstone year will feature a new Core set of cards designed to shake up the game, and the introduction of the Classic format, which will let players craft decks and compete using the original Hearthstone cards as they were when the game launched in 2014.
  • Also coinciding with the Year of the Gryphon is the first Hearthstone expansion of 2021, Forged in the Barrens™, inspired by the iconic World of Warcraft® locale where millions of adventurers began forging their legends—available for prepurchase now at www.playhearthstone.com.
  • Later in the year, Blizzard will roll out Hearthstone Mercenaries, a single-player and competitive game mode in which players collect mighty characters from the Warcraft® universe and level them up in tactical battles.
  • For World of Warcraft, Blizzard announced Chains of Domination, the first major content update coming later this year for the recently released Shadowlands expansion, as well as an all-new charity pet program that will yield two separate pets—Bananas the monkey and Daisy the sloth—for all modern WoW® players once donation goals are met. Blizzard also revealed Burning Crusade Classic™, an authentic recreation of the acclaimed first World of Warcraft expansion—also coming later this year, and included in players’ existing World of Warcraft subscription at no additional cost.
  • Now included as part of Blizzard’s anniversary-themed Celebration Collection on Windows® PC (via Battle.net®), as part of The Blizzard® 30-Year Celebration Collection on consoles, or as a standalone game on consoles, the Blizzard® Arcade Collection is a digital set of Blizzard’s original console hits, The Lost Vikings®, Rock N Roll Racing®, and Blackthorne®, enhanced for modern platforms.

Over the next few hours today and starting again at 12 p.m. PST tomorrow, six channels of programming will feature deeper dives on Blizzard’s franchises, including a behind-the-scenes look at ongoing development of Overwatch® 2, the company’s highly anticipated sequel to its blockbuster team-based shooter, and Diablo® Immortal™, its upcoming mobile massively multiplayer online action-RPG. (Of note, Blizzard recently completed its first stage of regional testing on Diablo Immortal, receiving an enthusiastic response from testers, and will be rolling out further tests in the coming months. The game has also recently received publishing approval for release in China.) Viewers will also be treated to one-of-a-kind esports showmatches—with legendary StarCraft® and StarCraft II pros facing off, as well as a battle between reigning Overwatch League™ champions, the San Francisco Shock, and a dream team comprising pros, community figures, and more.

Channeling the spirit of the live show, BlizzConline will also put a huge spotlight on the creativity and skill of the people who help bring Blizzard’s games to life. There will be multiple segments featuring artists, musicians, voice actors, content creators, and streamers, as well as an epic showcase highlighting some of the talented cosplayers, storytellers, and other artists inhabiting the Blizzard community.

To learn more about BlizzConline and for a full schedule of events, visit www.blizzcon.com.

Train2Game News Dragon Quest Tact Hits 3 Million Downloads

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SQUARE ENIX® today announced that the massively popular mobile tactical RPG, DRAGON QUEST™ TACT, has surpassed 3 million downloads since its January 27 global release.

To celebrate, both new and seasoned players can complete limited-time quests to earn a total of 2,000 Gems.

Players who have not yet begun their adventure in DRAGON QUEST TACT can enjoy all of the above content, plus they can receive the iconic King Slime monster if they begin playing before 11:59 AM PT on February 28.

Additionally, now until 12:0o P.M. PT on February 28, players can purchase a limited-time global exclusive bundle using 100 premium Gems. This bundle contains 50 EXP Codex L, 100 Skip Tickets, 10 Regular SP Scout Vouchers and 30,000G, and is perfect for new players getting started on their adventure.

“People across Japan have been having lots of fun playing DRAGON QUEST TACT, so I’m extremely pleased that the game is now available worldwide,” said DRAGON QUEST TACT General Director Yuji Horii in a recent video message to commemorate the game’s global launch.

“I hope that the game provides a fun experience for DRAGON QUEST enthusiasts and new players to the series alike.”

In DRAGON QUEST TACT, players will embark on an epic, tactical journey to diminish the evil that plagues the world of Orchesterra and join forces with familiar DRAGON QUEST series monsters along the way to save the world. Players will strategically build teams of iconic DRAGON QUEST monsters and direct them in heated tactical battles that unfold on a grid-like map.

Along the way, players can recruit new monsters as allies and upgrade their favorites to take on more ferocious battles.

Additionally, the Battle Road challenges adventurous players with even more story content for players eager to learn more about their monster allies. New and more experienced players can enjoy this new form of combat in this simple-yet-deep tactical RPG game that features a large roster of beloved monsters.

DRAGON QUEST TACT is available as a free download with in-app purchases on the App Store® or Google Play Store™.

Train2Game News Marvel’s Avengers Coming To Next Gen With Hawkeye

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Today, SQUARE ENIX LTD announced that Marvel’s Avengers launches on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles on March 18, 2021 alongside the second new playable Super Hero for the game: Clint Barton, also known as Hawkeye, the unmatched archer with unerring precision.

Players who own the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One version of the game can upgrade to the full next-gen version at no additional cost* and transfer their save game to keep their progress.

Clint Barton will bring his unique talents to the game’s roster as part of Marvel’s Avengers Operation: Hawkeye – Future Imperfect at no cost to owners of the core game on all platforms.

In addition to a new playable Super Hero and the new chapter in the game’s ongoing Avengers Initiative story, Marvel’s Avengers Operation: Hawkeye – Future Imperfect also introduces a powerful new villain: Maestro, a version of Hulk with Bruce Banner’s brains and the Hulk’s strengths and abilities, now driven mad in an apocalyptic future.

  Watch the Marvel’s Avengers WAR TABLE Deep Dive About Operation: Hawkeye – Future Imperfect

  About Marvel’s Avengers on PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S

The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S version of Marvel’s Avengers offers higher framerates and enhanced visuals compared to current generation of consoles at up to 4K resolution on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and 1440p for Xbox Series S. The game utilizes the consoles’ built-in SSD for dramatically faster loading and streaming times and takes advantage of their graphics power and memory to deliver higher-resolution textures, farther draw distances for high-resolution models, improved heroics and armour destruction, and other enhancements that leverage the full might of these new consoles to make gamers truly feel like a Super Hero.

Players who transfer their profiles and save games to next-gen consoles continue the action right where they left off. In addition, cross-gen play is supported so PS5™ connect and play with their friends on PS4™ and Xbox Series X|S players can connect with their friends on Xbox One.

About Marvel’s Avengers Operation: Hawkeye– Future Imperfect

Future Imperfect’s story picks up in the wake of Clint Barton’s protégé Kate Bishop’s Operation, Taking AIM and can be played solo or with up to three friends to deliver the ultimate Super Hero experience. Players will learn more about Hawkeye’s quest to find Nick Fury, leader of SHIELD, who he believed could help stop the rise of AIM. What he uncovered instead was a dangerous new weapon being built by Scientist Supreme Monica Rappaccini that could change the fate of humanity. Along the way, Clint finds himself wrapped up in a time-bending experiment, journeying to a future Earth destroyed by cosmic forces and inhabited by Maestro, an older, twisted version of Hulk who is as smart as he is strong.

The lead-up to Future Imperfect began with Marvel’s Avengers Operation: Kate Bishop – Taking AIM, which launched on December 8, 2020. In Taking AIM, Kate Bishop, master archer and skilled gymnast, resurfaced after her investigation of Nick Fury’s disappearance following A-Day led to Hawkeye going missing as well. As she unravelled the mystery behind the sudden appearance of time-warping Tachyon Rifts, she uncovered a twisted new plan from AIM, which pushed her to work with the Avengers once again.

About Marvel’s Avengers

Marvel’s Avengers offers players a truly rich experience and combines the single player focused Reassemble story campaign with the ongoing Avengers Initiative’s War Zone missions, which take the Avengers around the world and beyond. Each mission in the Reassemble campaign is designed to showcase one or more hero’s unique abilities, while the Avengers Initiative missions can be played solo with your own custom AI team or with a group of up to four players** as any Hero in the player’s roster.

The narrative of Marvel’s Avengers will expand over time with the addition of new stories featuring new heroes, villains, mission types, regions, items, and more delivered to players at no additional cost once they own the core game. These stories move the entire Marvel’s Avengers narrative world forward on a multi-year arc, and all new missions are accessible to the entire roster of playable heroes.

Marvel’s Avengers is currently available on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, PC, and Stadia and is rated PEGI 16.

*Free upgrade available only from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, or from Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S. Upgrade from PlayStation 4 disc version requires PlayStation 5 console with disc drive. Upgrade from Xbox One disc version requires Xbox Series X console.
**Internet connection required. Your platform’s online multiplayer requirements will apply.

Train2Game News Buildings Have Feelings Too!

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Merge Games is delighted to announce Buildings Have Feelings Too! will be landing on all digital stores (Steam, Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store and PlayStation Store) in March.

Not only will the game be getting released digitally, but players will also be able to pick up a physical version on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in May.

Collectors will be keen to learn that the game will also be available as a Signature Edition version, jam-packed with extra content and handsomely packaged in an oversized box. Pre-orders are now open – https://signatureeditiongames.com/search?type=product&q=buildings+have+feelings+too

About Buildings Have Feelings Too!
Imagine a city where buildings can walk and talk to one another. Each one has its own aspirations, hopes and fears. Most of the time they are just trying to get along with each other and make it through the day. Buildings Have Feelings Too! is a city management game with character. Players must grow their city whilst making sure the individual buildings thrive, or risk them being demolished forever.

As time progresses, new industries can be researched and new architectural marvels built. In turn, world events might cause buildings to fail and businesses to go bankrupt! Players must discover new ways to attend to their city’s needs. This could involve refurbishing a building or simply grabbing it by the hand and moving it to a nicer part of the neighbourhood.

As players progress they are able to grow their city, allowing for multiple neighbourhoods. Specialist areas, such as busy finance hubs or bustling theatre districts, become available.

Additional layered attributes such as electricity supply, noise pollution and transport add more complexity and challenges for players.

Buildings Have Feelings Too! is proud to have received funding support through Northern Ireland Screen’s Assembler Programme.

  Buildings Have Feelings Too! will launch into retail on PlayStation 4 (£19.99, €24.99) and Nintendo Switch (£29.99, €34.99) in May. (Note: This game will not be available physically in North America).

The Signature Edition versions for PlayStation 4 (£34.99, €44.99, $44.99) and Nintendo Switch (£34.99, €49.99, $49.99) are available for pre-order now at the following link.

https://signatureeditiongames.com/search?type=product&q=buildings+have+feelings+too

Train2Game News Games Careers Week

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Games Careers Week, the free online festival for inspiring people from every background to discover prospects in one of the UK’s most lucrative careers, has announced its initial lineup for the year. 

Over 20 events from Grads in Games, BGI / National Videogame Museum, Into Games, Ukie, Women in Games and Tranzfuser have been scheduled between 26 March and 2nd April 2021. 

Games Careers Week is packed with events aimed at reaching millions of parents, learners, teachers and job-seekers. Designed to inspire and inform diverse people about career opportunities available within the games industry, the week will showcase scores of online events for all ages and levels of expertise. 

Games Careers Week is organised and funded by the charity the BGI, and nonprofits Grads in Games and Into Games. The week is trying to tackle low awareness of career opportunities in the British public, especially amongst diverse groups, and low diversity in the UK games workforce through a pan-industry public education campaign. 

The first events are detailed below, with nearly 100 organisations interested in hosting careers events during the festival. 

Key events for Games Careers Week 2021 

Games Careers Exhibition at the National Videogame Museum [March 26th onwards]: An online careers exhibition for families in which children ask games developers about games careers and educational choices. 

Ukie Student Conference [March 26th]: Ukie’s huge event for college and university students returns with a packed programme of talks, keynotes, and Q&As from games developers and educators. 

Into Games Portfolio Pitstop [March 27th]: A day of free, essential portfolio advice and tips from dozens of industry professionals for any learner posting their games portfolio on Twitter with the hashtag #portfoliopitstop. 

Career Talks at the National Videogame Museum [March 27th onwards]: Livestreams by new Sumo Digital developers for young people and parents to ask questions about how to start games careers.

The Grads In Games Student Conference [March 29th]: A day of speakers from leading studios talking to students about the work they do and what life at a games studio is really like. Includes panels featuring recent grads on how they got their first games job, and a live masterclass session where you can create a perfect CV for applying to games industry roles. 

Grads In Games Education Fair [March 30th] 

Dozens of universities that offer game development courses will be congregating at our education fair ready to talk with FE, A-Level, and GCSE students about the courses they have to offer. 

Gamesindustry.biz Careers Week Features [all week]: A series of careers week content, interviews and discussions will run online during the week. 

Grads In Games Career Connector [March 30th]: A new format of online careers fair for the games industry, providing opportunities for studio professionals to be skills-matched with students for private meetings. 

Women in Games Career Pathways [all week]: Developers from Women in Games’ pioneering ambassador programme will share their career pathways in a series of online talks for young adults. 

Games Education Summit March [31st March to 1st April]: 30 speakers from top studios and games universities gather to share state of the art tips and hear students, mentees, and recent hires reveal their career pathways. 

The Grads In Games Awards 2021 [March 31st]: Recognising the people, studios, and educators that have made a real impact in improving the links between the games industry and education, the GiG Awards celebrates the valuable work of those behind the scenes of games education and employability. 

Tranzfuser Career talks [all week]: Tranzfuser are hosting a series of live chats for university students focusing on bolstering career paths into professional video game development. 

Into Games Champion Sessions [all week]: Into Games’ 12 industry champions, each a diverse representative of their discipline (art, programming, QA, etc) will be running talks and events throughout GCW. 

Digital Schoolhouse Games Careers Lesson Pack [all week]: A videogames careers lesson pack in partnership with Into Games bursting with expertise and insightful support for schools including a database of 50 One Minute Mentor careers videos, lesson plans and assembly scripts.

Search For A Star & d3t Rising Star 2021, Winners Announcement [April 1st]: Check out the future stars of the games industry as we announce the winners of this year’s student game dev challenges across programming, art, animation and VFX. 

Studios, publishers, educators and members of the industry can get involved by registering at gamescareersweek.org. 

Train2Game News Post Malone Joins P25 Music Celebration

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Pokémon unveiled plans today for a virtual music concert celebrating its 25th anniversary. The pop-culture brand broke the news with help from headliner and Pokémon fan Post Malone in a video that can be seen here. 

Taking place on Saturday, February 27—better known as Pokémon Day—the event will be an online party not just for Pokémon fans but for all music fans around the world. It will also serve as the launch activation for the franchise’s yearlong P25 Music program. The Pokémon Company International has teamed up with Universal Music Group to bring this concert and more music surprises to life throughout 2021 as part of P25 Music. P25 Music is a collaboration with some of music’s biggest names to create new songs, styles, and pop-culture moments, all through the lens of Pokémon. Pop icon Katy Perry was announced last month as the program’s premier artist.

“I’ve been a Pokémon fan for a long time, so the opportunity to headline the Pokémon Day concert celebrating 25 years is awesome,” said Post Malone. 

The concert will be free to view on the official Pokémon YouTube channel, Pokémon’s official Twitch channel, and on Pokémon’s 25th anniversary website beginning at 7:00 p.m. EST / 4:00 p.m. PST on February 27 (0:00 a.m. GMT on February 28) . Pokémon will unveil more P25 Music details at the end of the concert, so fans will want to tune in for more upcoming collaboration surprises.

In anticipation of the concert, The Pokémon Company International will host several celebratory activations across the brand in the week leading up to the virtual music event. In addition to the previously announced Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto event on Saturday, February 20, The Pokémon Company International will distribute a special password on February 25 for players of the Pokémon video game franchise to add a special Pikachu to their Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games. In keeping with the music theme for the year, this Pikachu knows the move Sing, which it can’t ordinarily learn. On February 27, fans can tune in to Pokémon TV, either on the web or by downloading the app, for a curated selection of music-themed episodes of the popular Pokémon animated series as they prepare for the big Pokémon Day concert with Post Malone in the evening. Fans can expect more announcements that week from across the franchise.

To stay up to date on all the latest news as Pokémon celebrates 25 years, fans can visit Pokemon.com/25 and join the conversation online with #Pokemon25.

Train2Game News T-Pro 2 Gaming Chair

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Professional seating specialists, AndaSeat, who previously manufactured race car seats and partnered with prestigious brands in the sports and Esports field, today announces the availability of its T-Pro 2 series premium king size gaming chair with lumbar support and 4D armrests.

The T-Pro 2 gaming chair is available in Black, Blue & Black and Grey & Black from Amazon UK, Amazon.com and the AndaSeat UK website for £399.99 and on the U.S. AndaSeat website for $449.99.

The AndaSeat T-Pro 2 gaming chair is super king size and able to hold a maximum height load of 210cm and a weight load of more than 441lbs. Featuring a high-back ergonomic design, it is made from luxurious linen fabric to make for a premium gaming chair.

Padded with 60Kg/M3 density foam padding, the high-density mould shaping materials are integrated with no cut, 100,000 times press and rebound to provide true ergonomic support and ultimate comfort for long gaming sessions. This material can provide years’ use without losing its shape. Also featuring a Z Support multi-functional tilt mechanism from 90 to 160-degrees, it allows full control over the suspension of the chair and can be adjusted for increasing and decreasing tension by matching the body weight of the user for an effortless, secure and sturdy rocking without any muscle fatigue. AndaSeat are so confident in the quality of its chair that it offers a 2-year warranty on all functionality parts of the chair (excludes aesthetic defects & misuse of the chair).

Using the ergonomically designed neck pillow and lumbar support cushion, the chair also helps gamers to sit straight and maintain the correct posture throughout which can aid both the focus on the work or games but also maintain health. The T-Pro 2 includes 4D highly adjustable armrests that are covered by PU to help aid in the support of the forearms in order to release pressure on the wrist and reduce muscle strain whilst maximizing the gaming experience.

In addition, the AndaSeat T-Pro 2 has a premium grade aluminium base that increases the stability and strength of the chair and is capable of holding a static load of 1500kg and a dynamic load of 600kg. The wider wheels are covered with durable PU rubber to ensure that movement is silent and smooth in all directions and on all surfaces. The chairs framework uses 22mm diameter enhanced steel frame with an ergonomic design to contour the human body.

The premium construction of the framework is extremely durable with a lifetime warranty and it also features Class 4 gas lift that are the best in class in terms of consistency (99.9%) and made from 100% nitrogen which improve stability and safety more and has EU standard SGS certification.

Optional Extras:

Natural Bamboo Charcoal Seat Mat

Providing even more comfort, AndaSeat’s 100% natural bamboo charcoal seat mat is non-toxic and eco-friendly and available for just $29.99 on the U.S. website or £24.99 on the UK website. A 45.7cm x 45.7cm size, it is designed with anti-skid texture on the back and effectively absorbs sulfides, hydrides, formaldehyde and other harmful chemicals in the air and also can absorb odors and humidity whilst deodorizing. It is wear-resistant and easy to clean so perfect for gamers, office workers and for use for long periods of time.

AndaSeat Luxurious Footrest

The AndaSeat Luxurious Footrest is an optional extra available from their website for $59.99/£49.99. It boasts an extra-large size with 53cm width, 50cm length and adjustable height from 43.5cm – 53.5cm and can hold a load of up to 150kg/330lbs. Made from a PVC leather cover and filled with AD+ Mould Foam, it provides ultra-comfort whilst gaming. It is also made from a heavy-duty aluminium base and Class 4 gas lift.

Availability:

AndaSeat T-Pro UK – Amazon UK and AndaSeat UK website for £399.99.
AndaSeat T-Pro U.S. – Amazon.com and U.S. AndaSeat website for $449.99
AndaSeat Green-touch Natural Bamboo Charcoal Seat Mat UK AndaSeat website for £24.99. U.S. AndaSeat website for $29.99
AndaSeat Luxurious Footrest – UK AndaSeat website for £49.99. U.S. AndaSeat website for $59.99

Full specification here

Train2Game News Pixel Ripped 1989 Pink Cassette Edition

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Brazilian developer and publisher ARVORE and British Retail Publisher Perp Games are proud to announce that awarded VR retro adventure Pixel Ripped 1989 (trailer) will receive an extremely limited Pink Cassette Physical Edition on April 12th for PlayStation VR owners.

With only 1500 copies, the Pink Cassette Edition will be exclusively available to purchase on the Perp Games Store (link). 

The Pixel Ripped 1989 Pink Cassette Edition will cost £29.99 and the Pixel Ripped 1989 Physical Edition will cost £19.89 (yes, this time we made it!).

Pre-Orders are open here: Perp | Store (perpgames.com)

As well as the Pink Cassette Edition, Perp Games are also happy to announce that they will be selling a standard physical edition of Pixel Ripped 1989 on PlayStation VR. This standard edition will be sold only through the Perp Games Store, is not limited, and will be available for as long as there is demand. 

The Pixel Ripped 1989 Pink Cassette Edition will include an exclusive, limited-edition retro-styled 1980’s game box which includes a physical boxed edition of Pixel Ripped 1989.

This edition is something special for fans of Pixel Ripped 1989, but it will limited to only 1,500 copies. Once they’re gone, they’re gone for good! The Pink Cassette Edition contains the long sought after PlayStation VR physical edition of Pixel Ripped 1989, but it will be presented in an authentic, 1980s style game box. Also included in the box is a limited edition retro pink cassette USB drive, which is packed with digital goodies, like the official soundtrack for Pixel Ripped 1989, wallpaper and exclusive art. There will even be a limited edition set of 3 postcards, one of which is signed by the Game Director, Ana Ribeiro.

“This is an incredibly exciting milestone for the Perp Games Store. We know fans have been eager to learn more about our plans with Pixel Ripped 1989 and the Pink Cassette Edition is something we can’t wait to share with you when it releases this April 12“. –Mickey Torode at Perp Games.

Pre-orders are open globally from today. If you’re ordering from the UK, simply go to the Perp Games Store and fill in the order form.
Pixel Ripped 1989 is an award-winning, multidimensional homage to retro gaming and is a highly original take on the 8-bit generation only possible through the power of Virtual Reality.
A game within a game, Pixel Ripped 1989 is packed full of surprises as you play 2nd Grade Student Nicola who tries to help Dot and her pixelated friends save the world from Cyblin Lord on her handheld console, all while trying not to get caught by her teachers when sat in class.

Launched in July 2018, and with over 17 award wins and nominations, Pixel Ripped 1989 is a wacky multi-dimensional homage to the early days of gaming. The player embarks on a journey into the screen of a classic video game and beyond. Set in the era of portable 8-bit consoles, this game-within-a-game follows the adventures of Dot, an in-game character who sees her world torn apart by the Cyblin Lord, a villain able to break through the video game screen and invade the real world.

In the game, the player inhabits Nicola, a second-grade student who must help Dot save both realities from this menace by facing challenges in the retro-gaming 2D world, all while distracting the cranky teacher and escaping from the furious headmaster in her own 3D world.

The game received funding from Oculus and multiple international awards and nominations:

  • New Face Award at the 22nd Edition of the Japan Media Arts Festival
  • Most Innovative Game – BIG Festival 2019
  • Best VR Games Showcase – SIGGRAPH 2019
  • Best VR Game at GDC 2018 – Tom’s Guide
  • Best VR Game Selection 2018 – VR Awards
  • IndieCade 2018 – Official Selection
  • Most Innovative Game 2018 – Lisboa Games Week
  • Most Innovative Selection 2017 – Proto Awards
  • Best Original Score Selection 2017 – Proto Awards
  • Best Virtual Reality Game 2015 – AMAZE Festival 
  • IndieCade 2015 – Official Selection
  • Best Demo Pitch 2014 – Intel

Pixel Ripped 1989 is available in the following stores:

  • Steam Store (LINK)
  • Oculus Store (LINK)
  • PlayStation Store (LINK)

Train2Game News Blood Bowl 3 Bugman Beer

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The most watched sporting event on American television has just come to an end.

Despite the large number of ads, keen-eyed observers will have noted the absence of a top brand, Bugman’s Beer!

Head brewer, Joseph Bugman, was eagerly awaiting this occasion to promote his best beer, Bugman’s XXXXXX, the most refreshing and refined beer in the Old World. But alas, the beardling brewery courier didn’t get the tape to the network on time – he’s now a trollslayer.

Bugman’s XXXXXX is a brewed beer distributed all across the Old World. From the tip of the froth to the bottom of the mug, each sip is pure delight. At the mere sight of a Bugman’s XXXXXX, even a clumsy dwarf can take out an entire opposing team and sprint 25 yards just to get a taste.

If you don’t believe it? That’s because you’ve never drunk a Bugman’s XXXXXX! Discover its unique flavour before your next Blood Bowl match!

Funnier, bloodier, and more spectacular than ever, Blood Bowl 3 will be a hit with fans of the universe and strategy games alike. At launch, the game will include 12 teams’ each with their own pitch and cheerleaders, Campaign and Multiplayer modes, and more customization options than a Blood Bowl game has ever received before. 

Planned for release in August 2021, Blood Bowl 3 will be available on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Steam, and Nintendo Switch™.

Train2Game News Update Prepares For Expansion

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Following the reveal of Endwalker™, the highly-anticipated fourth expansion for FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online, SQUARE ENIX® revealed first details for Patch 5.5—the next major update for the critically acclaimed MMORPG, scheduled to release on 13th April.
 

Additionally, the recently announced PlayStation®5 console version of FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is scheduled to launch into open beta on 13th April, 2021. The  PlayStation 5 version will feature numerous upgrades from the PlayStation 4 version, including significantly improved frame rates, faster load times, 4K resolution support and more. Players whose FFXIV service account has a registered license for the PlayStation 4 version may download and play the PlayStation 5 Upgrade Version at no extra cost at the start of the open beta period, while new players can experience the game on the PlayStation 5 through the Free Trial. The full version of the game will be available on PlayStation 5 following the conclusion of the open beta.

  Titled “Death Unto Dawn,” Patch 5.5 will be split in two parts and set the stage for the Endwalker expansion. Part one is headlined by the third chapter of YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse—the NieR-inspired alliance raid featuring the work of guest creators Yosuke Saito and YOKO TARO—alongside an abundance of new story and battle content, system updates, and more.

  Additional details on Patch 5.5 content are outlined below:

  • New Main Scenario Quests – The story update—split into two parts—will pave the way for the Endwalker storyline.
  • New Alliance Raid – The third chapter of the NieR-inspired YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse alliance raid series.
  • “Sorrow of Werlyt” Questline Update – The thrilling conclusion of the Warrior of Light and Gaius’ quest to thwart the Empire’s warmachina development project.
  • New Trial: The Cloud Deck – Players can face off against the fearsome Diamond Weapon in this latest trial, which will be available in both Normal and Extreme difficulties.
  • New Dungeon: Paglth’an – Players can tackle this new story dungeon alongside fellow adventurers or a party of non-player characters via Trust System compatibility.
  • “Save the Queen” Questline Update – Alongside the addition of a new field area, “Zadnor,” players can further upgrade their Resistance Weapons to their final and most powerful stage.
  • New Unreal Trial – The next powered-up version of an existing primal will be unleashed upon level 80 heroes, providing players with a new challenge and a chance to collect unique prizes.
  • Crafter Updates – High-level crafters can look forward to new content in Patch 5.5 that will earn them special achievements and unique crafting tools.
  • Ishgard Restoration Update – Locals of The Firmament will periodically hold Fêtes to celebrate the completion of the restoration.
  • “Explorer Mode” Update – The Explorer Mode feature will be expanded to all Level 70 dungeons. Explorer Mode allows players to explore dungeons free from danger to capture striking and fun screenshots while enabling the use of mounts and minions. Players will also now be able to use performance actions while in dungeons, such as playing musical instruments.
  • Performance Action Updates – Players will now be able to change instruments at any time while performing, and a new instrument will be added.
  • Job Adjustments for PvE and PvP Actions, New Custom Deliveries, Ocean Fishing Update, New Mounts and more.

  The recently announced fourth expansion pack of the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online saga, Endwalker, is scheduled to release Autumn 2021 for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Mac. Endwalker is the culmination of the Hydaelyn and Zodiark story, in which Warriors of Light will encounter an even greater calamity than ever before, and will bring an abundance of new content, including multiple new jobs, an increased level cap, vast new areas, adjustments to the battle system, as well as a variety of new battle, crafter and gatherer content.

  The FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker cinematic trailer may be found here: https://youtu.be/HsVraq-v0JI