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SQUARE ENIX's FINAL FANTASY VII THE FIRST SOLDIER, the battle royale action mobile game set in the world of FINAL FANTASY VII, is now available on iOS and Android devices via Apple App Store and Google Play, kicking off with the first season of the game entitled “Rise of Shinra". Set in Midgar prior to the events of FINAL FANTASY VII, players will embark on an intense battle royale experience where they must fight to be the last SOLDIER standing.
Longtime FINAL FANTASY fans and newcomers can jump into the action now and prove themselves as prime SOLDIER candidates. Players will use magic and special abilities along with ranged and melee weapons to triumph on several FINAL FANTASY VII locations including Seventh Heaven, Corneo’s Mansion, Honeybee Inn and more. Additionally, players can choose between various styles, each of whom boast unique special abilities:
• Warrior – This Style’s strength comes from close-ranged melee attacks.
• Sorcerer – Specializing in mid-ranged AoE attacks; this Style’s basic magic spells Fire, Blizzard and Thunder are powered up.
• Monk – A high-vitality Style which comes with self-healing and shield abilities.
• Ranger – Skilled in seeking out enemies and sniping them from afar.
• Ninja – Perfect for stealth and ambush attacks, this Style comes equipped with a double jump.
In addition to other SOLDIER candidates, players must also contend with ferocious monsters who inhabit the outskirts of the city. By defeating them, players can gain experience needed to level up and unlock new weapons. Classic FINAL FANTASY elements abound in the game, such as rideable chocobos, powerful espers, including Ifrit, to summon and materia, which enables players to cast devastating spells. Players can customize their characters’ outfits and accessories, obtain various weapon and vehicle skins, emotes and more to create their own unique SOLDIER.
In celebration of FINAL FANTASY VII THE FIRST SOLDIER reaching two million pre-registrations, all players have access to exciting rewards as login bonuses, which include a Chocobo Egg, Shinra Mask Skin, Shinra Bike Skin, Shinra Utility Vehicle Skin and Shinra Helicopter Skin. Additionally, players have the opportunity to unlock the season pass to gain access to epic rewards including skins such as Rufus from FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, Scorpion Sentinel, Unknown Entity and more.
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NASCAR Heat Ultimate Edition+ Now Available On The Nintendo Switch
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Global racing video game publisher and developer Motorsport Games has officially launched NASCAR Heat Ultimate Edition+ on Nintendo Switch on November 19, 2021. Now available in online stores and offline retail channels worldwide, NASCAR Heat Ultimate Edition+ brings to life the 2020 NASCAR season of the world's most popular stock car racing series for the very first time on Nintendo Switch. NASCAR Heat Ultimate Edition+ on Nintendo Switch includes everything found in the NASCAR Heat 5 Ultimate Edition, plus the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series cars, roster, and primary paint schemes. The previous 2020 official teams, drivers, cars, and schedule from the three NASCAR national series and Xtreme Dirt Tour races, featuring 39 authentic tracks, remain in the game as well. Further featured content includes 2020 Throwback and Playoff paint schemes, Tony Stewart as a playable character, and more.
"Bringing one of our titles to Nintendo Switch has been something Motorsport Games has wished to do for many years and we couldn’t be happier that we are now able to bring the joy of racing to even more players. NASCAR fans can now race either on the go or in the comfort of their own homes with the flexibility the Nintendo Switch offers. NASCAR Heat Ultimate Edition+ brings Motorsport Games' signature authenticity of racing to a brand new console and we can’t wait for everyone to get some laps in on their Nintendo Switch consoles," said Motorsport Games Chief Executive Officer Dmitry Kozko. "Bringing NASCAR Heat Ultimate Edition+ to Nintendo Switch was the natural next step for this game. As the first NASCAR title for Nintendo Switch, we’re able to introduce the sport to a new community of players while giving current fans another way to embrace NASCAR racing they love," said NASCAR's Managing Director of Gaming and eSports Nick Rend.
NASCAR Heat Ultimate Edition+ for Nintendo Switch comes with a complete bevy of features and modes, including Career Mode, gameplay enhancements to AI, added camera options, the ability for DNFs, Testing Mode, and Online Challenge Mode. Nintendo Switch users can look forward to racing on 39 official, authentic race tracks across the various series, including Daytona International Speedway, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course, and Talladega Superspeedway, plus nine dirt tracks. Online Racing accommodates up to 16 players and users can also enjoy local split-screen multiplayer. Lastly, the Paint Booth is included, with number fonts and schemes to choose from when customizing your car. To find out more information and to purchase NASCAR Heat Ultimate Edition+ for Nintendo Switch, please visit www.NASCARHeat.com.
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BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Delivers The Ultimate Pac-Man Compilation With PACMAN MUSEUM+
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Leading video game publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. has announced PAC-MAN MUSEUM+ for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PCs via Steam slated to be released in early 2022. Players and fans of the cultural icon are invited to revisit 14 titles in the legendary PAC-MAN series, many of which, have not been available in years. PAC-MAN MUSEUM+ presents a unique curated collection of classic and modern PAC-MAN games from the over 40-year history of the storied iconic videogame character’s library. Fans and enthusiasts will be able to enjoy the iconic original arcade classic alongside more modern frenetic titles, including PAC-MAN, SUPER PAC-MAN, PAC & PAL, PAC-LAND, PAC-MANIA, PAC-ATTACK, PAC-IN-TIME, PAC-MAN ARRANGEMENT Arcade and CS Versions, PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION, PAC Motos, PAC 'N ROLL REMIX, PAC-MAN BATTLE ROYALE and PAC-MAN 256.
Additionally, PAC-MAN MUSEUM+ features a unique visual interface that resembles an Arcade game center. Players can customize their game center by placing cabinets, decorations, and memorabilia throughout their personalized arcade. In addition, there is a mission-based progression system where completing game missions rewards players with coins which can be used to unlock more missions or items that players can place in their virtual arcade room. “PAC-MAN is a cultural icon whose enduring popularity continually touches countless lives around the world. It’s truly amazing to be able to pull together a tribute collection featuring some of the most outstanding games in the over 40-year history of the PAC-MAN series. We hope fans and gamers around the world will revisit PAC-MAN and rediscover the bond they may have once shared with him," said BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America's Senior Director of PAC-MAN Business Dennis Lee.
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Spotify Is The Game Awards 2021's Exclusive Audio Streaming Partner
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The Game Awards and Spotify have teamed up for this year’s The Game Awards, taking place as a live, in-person ceremony at the Microsoft Theater on Thursday, December 9. The world's premier audio streaming platform will serve as an exclusive audio streaming partner for the video game industry’s annual event, which delivered more than 83 million livestreams in 2020. This 360 degree partnership will include content and in-show elements, including the announcement of the most streamed Spotify artists and songs on gaming platforms.
In addition, The Game Awards creator, executive producer and host Geoff Keighley is hosting a special 4-episode Inside The Game Awards podcast, exclusively available on Spotify beginning today, highlighting the latest news on the awards ceremony, including the incredible nominees for this year’s show, and a look at the musical elements of the show, including the return of The Game Awards Orchestra. During The Game Awards, Spotify will reveal breaking news on the most listened to Spotify artists and songs on gaming platforms globally in 2021. “We’re happy to welcome Spotify as our exclusive audio streaming partner for The Game Awards as we celebrate video games and the incredible people behind them. We’ve always strived to bring the community together, and working with Spotify will help us reach audiences around the world who use the platform as a means to listen to music and podcasts," Keighley said. More information on the Inside The Game Awards podcast and how to tune into The Game Awards ceremony on Thursday, December 9 on Spotify can be found on www.thegameawards.com.
