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The Loader Returns to Risk of Rain 2 With New Features in Skills 2.0 Update

Customize Survivor Loadouts With More Skills, Conquer a New Stage, and More

FRISCO, Texas – Sept. 17, 2019 – Hopoo Games and Gearbox Publishing today released Skills 2.0 Update for Risk of Rain 2 on Steam Early Access. The Loader returns from the original Risk of Rain with the addition of a new stage, a new boss, the ability to earn new skills, and customize Survivor loadouts. Check out the new trailer and learn more about all of these features below. Continue reading The Loader Returns to Risk of Rain 2 With New Features in Skills 2.0 Update

NetEase’s Mecha Battle Royale Game, Super Mecha Champions, Launches Worldwide

The Anime-Style Mobile Action Shooter Brings a Mecha Twist to the Battle Royale Genre

GUANGZHOU, China – July 25, 2019 – NetEase Games has today launched Super Mecha Champions, the Japanese-inspired action shooter game, for mobile. Pilots all over the globe can now suit up and engage in high-action battles for the title of Super Mecha Champion (Vietnam, Korea, and EU not included). Super Mecha Champions is available on the Apple Store today and is coming soon to the Google Play Store.

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Risk of Rain 2 First Major Content Update Scorched Acres Now Live

Assume control of a new Survivor, challenge The Grovetender in a new stage, and power creep even harder with more items

FRISCO, Texas – June 25, 2019 – Hopoo Games and Gearbox Publishing today released the first content update for Risk of Rain 2 called the Scorched Acres. The Scorched Acres Update brings content completely new to the Risk of Rain universe free for all owners of Risk of Rain 2 on Steam Early Access including a new stage, Survivor and boss along with more items, equipment and quality of life changes based on feedback from the community. Players can assume control of a new Survivor, REX, a symbiotic life form between plant and robot who deals big damage through the cost of its health. 

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Gearbox at PAX East: Risk of Rain 2, Bulletstorm for Switch, and More!

Gearbox Publishing Shares Project Updates from Its Slate of Titles at PAX East 2019

Frisco, Texas – March 28, 2019 – Gearbox Publishing, the publishing arm of independent games studio Gearbox Software, today announced a slew of additions and updates for its roster of games on stage at PAX East. The news reinforces Gearbox’s mission to be the most developer-friendly publisher around the world.

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SuperData Research Releases 2017 Year in Review Digital Games and Interactive Media Report

Mobile market grows to $59.2B, PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds makes $712M in eight months, YouTube’s gaming video content revenue plummeted by 50%, and more revealed in report

NEW YORK– January 30, 2018 – Last year saw the mobile games market surge, free-to-play maintain its hold, and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds soar to become a breakout hit, as revealed in the 2017 Year In Review report from SuperData Research. The report digs into data and trends in digital games and interactive media, including the year-end figures for mobile, PC, console, and esports games, as well as gaming video content.

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Jaipur Now Available on iOS and Android

Asmodee Digital Brings Camel-Trading Card Game to Digital Platforms

PARIS – May 24, 2017 – Asmodee Digital today announced the public release of Jaipur for iOS and Android. Jaipur is a fast-paced card game for two players with a blend of tactics, risk and luck. Originally a two-player card game released by Swiss publisher GameWorks Sàrl, the mobile version developed by Meeple Touch introduces solo play, a campaign mode, and new game modes, including two multiplayer modes – online cross-platform, and local pass & play. Now Jaipur fans and new players alike can experience the game anywhere for the special launch price of $2.99. Continue reading Jaipur Now Available on iOS and Android

Peppy Pairs Combines Memory Matching with Modern Design to make Brain Training Fun, Now Available on iOS

Debut title from 231 Play coming soon to Android

BERLIN – January 26 – Test your brain and save Pair-a-dise in Peppy Pairs, the debut game from 231 Play! Peppy Pairs is a bright and fun re-imagining of a classic memory matching game – players will need to tackle head-scratching challenges and avoid perilous pitfalls to match quirky characters. Peppy Pairs  is perfect for fans of puzzle games, memory challenges, and brain training. The game will launch on Android next week, and can be downloaded for free on iOS below:

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Linekong Turns to Global Market Opportunities, Invests $20M in Linekong US, Inc.

Chinese Mobile Entertainment Titan Establishes Independent Entity to Pursue Development of Globally Accessible, IP-Based Games

BURLINGAME, CA — Feb. 1, 2016 — Publicly traded Chinese mobile gaming company Linekong Interactive (“Linekong Interactive”; HKSE: 8267) today announced that the company is investing $20M USD to expand its presence in the global mobile game market by establishing a western arm, Linekong US, Inc. This investment will help Linekong US establish partnerships and achieve its mission of building vibrant, globally-accessible mobile games that unite the best of western and eastern game design. Continue reading Linekong Turns to Global Market Opportunities, Invests $20M in Linekong US, Inc.