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The Undying mission is currently playable in the Free Starter Pack for new players and as an Elusive Target for HITMAN World of Assassination players until the 21st of April 

(Copenhagen, Denmark) – April 15, 2024 – IO Interactive, the independent video game developer and publisher behind the internationally acclaimed HITMAN franchise shares today an infographic, providing some insights on how players have been fairing in their attempts to eliminate the evasive Mark Faba (aka two-time BAFTA winner Sean Bean), in The Undying mission.  

With one week left for players to complete the Elusive Target in HITMAN World of Assassination, it surely will be of interest for those who have yet to finish the mission. So far, 52% of players who have tried their luck against the Undying have managed to take Mark Faba down. Some have taken the fast approach, with the quickest completion time running at 12 seconds, whilst some have been playing with their target, leaving The Undying alive more than 3 hours before he met his fate.  

With The Undying leaving the Free Starter Pack and the Elusive Target mission coming to an end on April 21st, players still have the time to create new records, change any of the statistics and make a name for themselves by eliminating The Undying.  

Alongside The Undying, IO Interactive released The Undying Pack, a DLC which includes: a permanent access to The Undying through an Elusive Target contract in the Arcade mode, The Ephemeral Suit with Eye Patch suit, three items, and cosmetics for the Freelancer Safehouse.

The Season of Undying is at full tilt in HITMAN World of Assassination, with new content coming over the coming weeks such as Curated contracts, Challenges and returning Elusive Targets. 

HITMAN World of Assassination is available now for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch. The Undying Pack is available for $4.99 USD/€4.99/£3.99 on every platform. 

To learn more about HITMAN World of Assassination, please visit the official website, or follow news on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. 

Now Welcoming Console Renovators: Dive into the Next-Level Home Makeover Experience on Xbox and PlayStation today.

CRACOW, Poland, April 10, 2024 – Hot on the heels of its celebrated PC launch last December, Frozen District is ecstatic to launch House Flipper 2 on Xbox and PlayStation today. The console debut is brimming with the freshest patches and the riveting additions from the Spring and Floor is Lava updates. Dive into the revamped, detail-rich world of house flipping for 39.99 USD / 39.99 EUR on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. 

Exclusive Editions for all House Flipper 2 fans! 

Ready for more? Players can order a number of collector items for House Flipper 2:  

• Check out the limited-edition Collector’s Version of House Flipper 2 by Merge Games for PS5 and Xbox X|S 
• A beautifully crafted physical edition of the game’s soundtrack on vinyl by Black Screen Records, [pre-order here]
• A unique collector’s pads for PlayStation 5 by Aimcontrollers  [pre-order PS5 Pad here] 

What’s New, You Ask?

The console version of House Flipper 2 includes an array of features fresh from the recent Spring update, and the exhilarating Floor is Lava mode:

New Items to Discover:

• Spread stylish carpets like tiles, hang elegant curtains, and light up realistic fireplaces.
• Spring into the season with exclusive order items, handy ladders, and cozy pillows for added comfort.

Enhanced Mechanics for a Seamless Experience:

• Rejuvenate by sleeping in beds, sell stairs and roofs directly, and resize objects in Flipper Mode to ensure everything fits just right.

Exciting Additions for More Adventures:

• Greet 4 new buyers, each with unique tastes and requirements.
• Explore a new house for purchase and undertake a novel mission order.
• Help Nico and Carol revamp their home into a wellness oasis.

Unveil Your Creativity: Sandbox Mode

Step into the Sandbox Mode, where imagination knows no bounds. Design, construct, and share your visionary projects using state-of-the-art building techniques. Whether it’s crafting missions from scratch, replicating real-world structures, or drawing inspiration from iconic film homes, the House Flipper 2 Community Content Hub is where you go to find and share creations.

Follow Frozen District on X (Twitter) and Facebook to stay updated, and visit their website for more details. 

Following the recent reveal that Riven will get a from-the-ground-up remake launching later this year, fans will be excited to learn that Robyn Miller —one of the original Riven’s creators, and composer of the acclaimed soundtrack— has contributed brand new music to the remake.

Spokane, United States – April 10th, 2024 – Today, Cyan Worlds is pleased to announce that Robyn Miller, company co-founder and original composer of Myst and Riven: The Sequel to Myst, is creating new music for the highly anticipated Riven remake. This marks Robyn’s return to the franchise he co-created after 27 years, for which he also composed a memorable and fan-beloved soundtrack. For this remake, Robyn will bolster the already iconic soundtrack of the game with brand-new music. The track debuting today is Part IV of a larger piece of music that contains four movements, and a first sneak peek is available right now on Cyan World’s social channels. You can check it out on the link below. More details regarding release platforms and availability for Riven’s soundtrack will be announced at a later date.

“Writing the music for Riven was a blast. I hope that fans like the additions.” shares Robyn. “I attempted to evoke the sounds of the original soundtrack but I was writing for an environment that is unique and stands apart from the original Riven. This piece had to live up to that and, in a way, speak a different musical language.”

With Robyn entering this new collaboration with the Cyan Worlds team —and Richard Vander Wende joining the team back in 2022 as game director for the remake— a unique opportunity presented itself to bring together the original creative team behind 1997’s Riven: The Sequel to Myst. Join Rand Miller, Robyn Miller, and Richard Vander Wende on a special roundtable conversation where the great minds behind the 1997 hit sit down and briefly discuss their approach to worldbuilding going from Myst to the original Riven, as well as the upcoming remake.

Riven is a modern remake of 1997’s monster hit Riven: The Sequel to Myst, and a love letter to the classic narrative-driven puzzle games of the ‘90s. When exploring the decaying age of Riven, Cyan Worlds wants the player to feel like an archeologist, slowly unraveling the many mysteries of the D’ni and Rivenese mythologies. Through careful exploration of Riven’s five enigmatic islands, players will uncover clues, decipher foreign languages, and immerse themselves in the game’s intricate lore. Riven encourages players to lose themselves in its world and find solutions to the game’s puzzles through careful and profound reflection, examination, and contemplation of the environment.

Leveraging modern-day technology and the power of Unreal Engine 5, Cyan Worlds aims to recreate and expand on its vision for Riven with development focused on delivering native experiences on both flatscreen and VR platforms. The game will offer an unparalleled level of immersion, allowing players to truly feel part of the enigmatic D’ni Empire while exploring the decaying age of Riven. With new puzzles, expanded storylines, and breathtaking visuals, even those who know the original by heart will find themselves lost again in its depths.

Key Features:

• Intricate Storytelling and Mind-Bending Puzzles: Challenge your intellect with Riven‘s cunning puzzles woven throughout its narrative.
• Immersive Environments and Stunning Graphics: Explore surreal islands, each meticulously crafted with unparalleled attention to detail, from dense, lush jungles to awe-inspiring caverns.
• An Expanded World To Explore: Encounter an immersive and visually stunning world that will captivate newcomers and reveal new mysteries for long-time fans.
• Fully Re-imagined Gaming Experience: Experience Riven like never before, with free movement through a real-time 3D environment. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer returning to Riven or a newcomer eager to explore Riven’s mysteries for the first time, this immersive and visually stunning world will captivate you.
• Truly Immersive Experience Developed in Parallel for flatscreen and VR: Cyan Worlds is simultaneously developing the flatscreen and VR versions of the game to ensure a high-quality experience regardless of players’ platform of choice.

Stay up-to-date with the latest news and sneak peeks of Riven by following Cyan Worlds on X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook, and join their community on Discord. The game is launching simultaneously on flatscreen and VR platforms later this year. Join us as we step into a world where every puzzle leads to discovery, and every discovery reveals a story waiting to be told.

Befriend a black stallion and explore the beautiful world of Kaltenbach on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC with updated graphics and animation

Amstelveen, Netherlands and Munich, Germany, April 5, 2024 – Publisher Mindscape and developers Aesir Interactive and Sleeprunner Studios are happy to announce their upcoming remaster of Windstorm: Start of a Great Friendship, a beloved game based on the successful Windstorm movies and bestselling books. Windstorm: Start of a Great Friendship – Remastered allows fans and new players alike to (re)discover the world of Windstorm on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC, with stunning graphics realized using Unreal Engine 5.

The Announcement trailer on YouTube:

Experience the story of Mika, a young girl known as a horse whisperer, as she befriends the majestic black stallion called Windstorm. Windstorm: Start of a Great Friendship – Remastered follows the story of the best-selling book and successful movie franchise and allows players to explore the beautiful world of Kaltenbach on horseback.

In order to become racing champion, Mika has to learn how to interact with Windstorm and make sure he is happy and healthy, while also keeping up with his training. Players have to take care of their new friend by grooming him, keeping his stable clean and playing with him. Afterwards, he will join players on the adventures through the expansive alpine region, where they can discover hidden secrets and freely explore the breathtaking world.

With the Unreal Engine 5, the Remaster receives brand new, updated graphics and details for the loveable characters. Windstorm and the other animals have received enhanced animations that further immerse the players into this horse adventure. The open world offers new plants, improved lighting and water effects and invites players to explore every corner in order to find all the hidden collectibles the games has to offer.

Players can now capture their experiences with the new photo mode, with multiple filters and editing options to make the photos look unique. Additionally, new achievements have been added and the game will offer 30 FPS support and 4K Upsampling.

Windstorm: Start of a Great Friendship – Remastered will be released on June 20 for PlayStation 5, Steam and, for the first time and as the first of the Windstorm games, on Xbox Series.

Further information on the game can be found on the official website. To keep up to date on all news surrounding Windstorm: Start of a Great Friendship – Remastered, players can follow the game on Instagram, X, TikTok and Discord.

IllFonic Announces New Content Planned for 2024 and 2025

March 28, 2024 (Lakewood, CO.) – The Jungle is alive once again. Predator: Hunting Grounds will release new content in 2024 and 2025 with the game’s original creator and asymmetrical multiplayer expert, IllFonic Inc. as the new publisher, collaborating with 20th Century Games to breathe more life into this fan-favorite.

“This game has a strong, enthusiastic player base and a vocal community that wants to see the game updated and supported,” remarked Charles Brungardt, CEO of IllFonic. “Now that IllFonic is publishing games, we knew we had to get Predator: Hunting Grounds back. We knew we needed to get back to the Chopper!”

Later this year and into 2025, following Patch 2.49 this April, fans can expect future DLC content, balance improvements, and an update to support Predator: Hunting Grounds on PlayStation®5 (PS5®) consoles. Even more exciting, for the first time, Xbox fans will have the chance to take on or become the iconic extraterrestrial warrior on Xbox Series X|S later in the year as well.

What is coming to the jungle in 2024/2025 –

• April 2024: Patch 2.49 will cover the currently released PS4 and PC: Steam / Epic Predator: Hunting Grounds. The focus is on player movement, Fireteam weapon rework and balance, Predator weapon balance, and UX/playability improvements. More to come in the team’s patch notes.

• Late 2024 Release: Xbox Series X|S, PS5 Release: Predator is coming to Xbox. This release is focused on next-gen running on Unreal 4.27, Vivox, and Wwise, with a Standard Edition and a Digital Deluxe Edition offered.

• Winter Release, 2024: New Predators

• Spring Release, 2025: More new Predators

Predator: Hunting Grounds is an immersive asymmetrical shooter set in remote areas worldwide. Players are transported into the Predator universe, giving fans the closest experience to being in the films, where the Predator stalks the most challenging prey. Play as an elite special forces team member – the Fireteam – and complete paramilitary operations before the Predator finds you. Then again, what better way to bond with your fellow Fireteam than to try to turn the tables on the Yautja… Hunt the Hunter! Or play as the Predator to hunt the most worthy prey, choosing from your vast array of deadly alien tech to collect your trophies one by one. The Predator’s mission is clear: The Hunt. Study the warriors in the jungle and choose the best of the best to engage. Dispatch your targets and collect trophies to display as tokens of each hunt. Do not let your prey escape. 

Failure is not an option.

Please note: *Gameplay is required to unlock weapons and gear. *Internet connection required for online multiplayer. *Crossplay will be expanded to support additional platforms.

My first computer and also gaming system was Commodore 64, this was somewhere in 1987 or 1988. Sub sequentially playing Attack of the Mutant Camels and Revenge of the Mutant Camels became a major deal for me. While the system itself wasn’t as huge in the US, I quickly invested myself in it and all knowledge of it. My second ever system was an Amiga. I couldn’t get away from Jeff Minter if I tried. If you owned an Atari in the US, its possible you didn’t either, or maybe you did. I wouldn’t know, my first console was an Xbox. Anyway, this is all to say I know who Jeff Minter is, but I also knew nothing about Jeff Minter or how much else he’s done and that is where the second Gold Master Series from Digital Eclipse becomes such a prize and something worthy to not only MY library but to anyone’s library.

If you have not yet experienced a Digital Eclipse Gold Master, but are a fan of museums, history and video games you are doing yourself I feel a disservice. While there is only one other in the series, that be The Making of Karateka, (which only gives a glimpse into one game in a large Jordan Mechner catalog), it was a true deep dive of treasures; and Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story is no different and in some cases even fuller. New documentary video pieces, scans of documents, recreations of game boxes which one can “touch” making them interactive museum pieces, along with 46 playable games and creations as well as one game fully remastered and re-engineered for the modern game player.

These playable games have been reconfigured as well, all reset to work on a controller, which I know had to be a ton of work. One of the absolute joys of the museum is that they focused not just on the games of Llamasoft but the entirety of Jeff’s career (at least up to a certain point) and creations. The light synths are probably my favorite thing. Infinitely playable. The games are as well, from both a nostalgia and also from an innovation stand point. Jeff only made games he wanted to play and Jeff had good/has good taste.

What I love most is there really being something for everyone here. Wanna play games of varying styles and difficulties? We got ya. Want to just watch some documentaries piece? Here ya go. You just want cool music? We got YOU too.

Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story may have as much a personal connection to my own history as Making of Karateka, but the next Gold Master Series could be anything, be it something I know or something I never heard of and I’ll be on board there. If you have no connection to Karateka or Jeff Minter I feel you too will find something as I said in the previous paragraph to enjoy in these virtual immersive interactive museum art playable game displays… or Gold Masters.