Gaming News: Marvel Rivals Launches Season 0 "Doom's Rise" With 33 Heroes All Unlocked And Free-To-Play

GAMING | December 11, 2024

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Marvel Games and NetEase Games have officially launched Season 0 of Marvel Rivals, the new Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter that lets players assemble an ever-evolving all-star squad of Super Heroes and Super Villains battling with unique powers across a dynamic lineup of destructible maps from across the Marvel Multiverse. The game is now available on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Epic Games Store and its official website at MarvelRivals.com. Players can now jump right into Season 0 of this highly anticipated game, now live across the world with all heroes unlocked and free to play at launch and beyond. This month-long kick-off season of Marvel Rivals starts with a total of 33 heroes, 8 maps for Quick Match and Competitive modes, a Conquest map, and a brand-new Practice Range. 

"Doom's Rise" is the opening season and serves as the opening chapter for the chaos caused by each of Doctor Dooms’ time experiments colliding and unleashing the Timestream Entanglement. In celebration of its global launch, Marvel Rivals is also thrilled to announce the upcoming Twitch Drops event for Season 0. Throughout the season, players will receive exciting drop rewards by watching their favorite streamers. As they engage with the community, they will earn exclusive in-game rewards simply by tuning in. Players can also participate in the 'Entangled Moments' seasonal event to unlock spray rewards, gallery card rewards, and stories upon completing tasks. Additionally, a global launch gift will be coming for players to redeem a special code for a free Iron Man costume. 

Marvel Rivals: Galactic Tunes Official Video Game Soundtrack, the game's official OST, is now available on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music platforms featuring 19 tracks, from the game’s main theme to tracks geared towards certain maps, plus different versions of "Rivals 'Til the End", one performed by Adriana Figueroa and the other by Chrissy Costanza, as well as the Luna Snow theme song "Fate of Both Worlds" performed by Le'mon. The physical vinyl of Galactic Tunes is now available for pre-order on Mutant. Marvel Rivals is powered by Unreal Engine 5 featuring advanced Lumen Global Illumination and Chaos Destruction system, alongside support for NVIDIA DLSS and Reflex, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS upscaling technologies. 


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Garena Delta Force - Official PC Version Now Available With Exclusive Epic Weapon Skin To Be Claimed Upon Login

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Garena recently launched the highly anticipated Garena Delta Force® - Official PC version which is now available in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Central and South America, Brazil, the Middle East, and North Africa. This action-packed first-person-shooter title developed by Team Jade delivers an exhilarating gameplay experience. Players can log in now to claim the exclusive Epic Weapon Skin K416 - Competition. As part of the excitement, Garena has also announced the start of the pre-registration event for Garena Delta Force® Mobile on Android, with the iOS version coming soon. The game will feature cross-progression, allowing players to seamlessly sync their progress between both PC and mobile versions when the latter launches early next year. Players can visit http://df.garena.com/pre-register to participate, unlock milestone rewards, and prepare for more thrilling experiences. 

In Delta Force's distinct timeframe in 2035, players take on the role of an elite member of G.T.I., a peace-keeping force founded by former Delta Operators. Players will then be deployed to the mysterious region of Ahsarah and investigate the shady activities of the Haavk Corporation. Garena Delta Force® features realistic graphics and several gameplay modes, promising an immersive combat experience for fans of the shooter game genre. Currently, two main multiplayer modes, Warfare and Operations, are available. In Warfare, up to 64 players engage in large-scale 32v32 battles across land, air, and sea. Squads of four need to collaborate and use different Operators and tactics to secure victory. Operations, on the other hand, provides an extraction shooter mode where teams of three must explore the map, gather supplies, and reach an extraction point within a set time limit. In addition, players can dive into Raid, which provides an exhilarating PvE experience across different maps in Operations mode. In Garena Delta Force®, players can choose from four Operator positions: 
Assault: Specializes in mobility and rapid aiming
Engineer: Ideal for vehicular combat, capable of repairing allied vehicles while destroying enemy's
Support: Skilled in using support abilities to heal teammates or disrupt enemies, enabling swift rescuing of allies
Recon: Masters of intelligence equipped with tools to reveal enemy positions or disrupt their communications

Players in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Central and South America, Brazil, the Middle East, and North Africa can now download Garena Delta Force® - Official PC version through its website at https://deltaforce.garena.com. Utilize clever combat gadgets, work closely with squadmates, and execute cunning strategies in order to complete missions. Leave no one behind! 

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Prepare For A Multi-Dimension Adventure With FANTASIAN Neo Dimension

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SQUARE ENIX® announced that FANTASIAN Neo Dimension, the single-player RPG from legendary game Producer Hironobu Sakaguchi and renowned Composer Nobuo Uematsu, is now available physically and digitally for the Nintendo Switch™ system and the PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console, as well as digitally for the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) console, Xbox Series X|S consoles, and PC via Steam®. The game is also Steam Deck Verified, allowing players the ability to play the PC version of the game portably. 

FANTASIAN Neo Dimension brings the acclaimed original RPG story and modern turn-based gameplay of FANTASIAN, initially released for Apple Arcade in 2021, to new platforms with 4K support for current consoles and PC. The game also introduces brand-new features including English and Japanese voiceovers, an additional difficulty level and a battle music option called “Collaboration BGM" which allows players to swap out FANTASIAN Neo Dimension battle tracks with select songs from popular FINAL FANTASY™ games including the FINAL FANTASY pixel remaster series (I-VI), FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker, FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail, and FINAL FANTASY XVI. In FANTASIAN Neo Dimension, players assume the role of Leo as he journeys to recover his memories and solve the mystery of a strange mechanical infection destroying his world. Experience an original and modern take on the beloved turn-based battle system with a wealth of unique mechanics and strategic combat that shake up the classic RPG formula, and explore a multi-dimensional universe set against the backdrop of over 150 charming hand-crafted dioramas. 


FANTASIAN Neo Dimension is rated E10+ by the ESRB. For more information, visit the game's official website at https://fantasianneodimension.square-enix-games.com/

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Sonic Rumble Now Available For Pre-Registration

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Sega® and Rovio announced that Sonic Rumble, the highly anticipated Sonic the Hedgehog™ mobile party royale game, is now available for pre-registration. Announced earlier this year, Sonic Rumble brings the party royale genre into the Sonic universe for the first time with thrilling 32-player challenges that combine fast-paced action with shared social experiences. The game brings cross-play capabilities across mobile and PC, another first for the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Pre-registration for Sonic Rumble allows both mobile and PC users to sign up to be notified as soon as the game becomes available and earn a variety of unique in-game rewards. Fans can pre-register now through their preferred app store or the official Sonic Rumble website at https://sonicrumble.sega.com/en/

All pre-registered players will receive a collection of in-game extras, and true to the multiplayer nature of the game, the Sonic community is invited to band together to collect the best rewards. As the number of pre-registered fans increases, more rewards will become available, including 5000 Rings which can be used to purchase in-game items, emotes and character companions featuring the adorable Chao, a Garnet Knuckles skin, and a skin from the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie. Sonic Rumble offers a different take on the beloved Sonic formula, transforming iconic Sonic characters into toy figures who compete in thrilling battle royale challenges. Players will race to collect Rings, use power-ups, and outmaneuver opponents in a vibrant and chaotic environment created by long-time Sonic nemesis, Dr. Eggman. With a focus on fast-paced action, strategic gameplay, and deep customization options, Sonic Rumble aims to appeal to both long-time Sonic fans and newcomers alike. 

With the upcoming release of the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie and the console launch of SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS™, now has never been a better time to jump in and experience the Sonic franchise. For more details, visit the game's pre-registration campaign site at https://sonicrumble.sng.link/Dl5qh/myld/962c

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Enter A New Era Of Urban Open World RPG With ANANTA

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NetEase Games and Naked Rain are thrilled to unveil the latest gameplay trailer for ANANTA (previously known under the codename Project Mugen), a free-to-play RPG set in the vast open world of Nova City. Originally announced at Gamescom 2023, the highly anticipated game invites players to immerse themselves in a vibrant, anime-style world where the unexpected is the norm and having fun is the ultimate goal. In ANANTA, players take on the role of an elite Agent within the A.C.D. (Anti-Chaos Directorate) embarking on an exhilarating adventure through a world that breaks all the rules. Nova City has plunged into Chaos, from spooky paranormal phenomena to toilets racing through traffic in the streets, the game promises to offer a unique blend of humor, adventure, and mystery. Players will meet a variety of interesting characters, jump into exciting combat, solve challenges and safeguard the balance by overcoming threats to humanity, all while enjoying unparalleled freedom to traverse and discover Nova City on a journey to find out who you really are. Key new details revealed in the latest gameplay trailer include: 

Immersive urban experience: Players can explore the authentic urban setting of Nova City, a realistic cityscape teeming with opportunities and freedom. Throughout the game, players will also encounter adventures and exploration in other interconnected cities. Whether it's partying at the Sonic Boom Club, visiting the Whalebone Library, or experiencing the lively Eve Gallery, there's always something exciting to do. 
Dynamic gameplay: Combat in ANANTA is as thrilling as a kung fu movie. Players can use their surroundings to defeat enemies and must discern between chaos and order to help the neutral and capture the evil. 
Life beyond missions: Apart from the intense agent missions, players are encouraged to enjoy life in the city. From weekend explorations to making new friends, ANANTA offers a rich, engaging experience. 

It won't be long before aspiring Agents can experience Nova City for themselves. Those wanting to play ANANTA can register their interest at anantagame.com to be among the first to experience this groundbreaking RPG. Watch the new ANANTA trailer below: 


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GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition Releases On Android And iOS On December 17, 2024

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Feral Interactive is thrilled to confirm that GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition will be available for iOS and Android on December 17, 2024. The highly anticipated follow-up to the phenomenally successful GRID Autosport, GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition brings Codemasters’ unique blend of precise simulation and arcade handling to phones and tablets. Featuring best-in-class visuals, a fully customisable user interface for both touch and tilt controls, plus full gamepad support, GRID Legends is a complete console racer fully optimised for mobile. 

Players will get behind the wheel of high-octane vehicles ranging from prototype GTs and touring cars to open-wheelers and trucks, racing in 22 locations across the globe. Fully loaded with over 120 cars across 10 motorsport disciplines, extensive Career and live-action Story modes, plus all the original release’s DLC, GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition is stacked with high-speed action from starting grid to chequered flag. GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition also sees online leaderboards come to mobile via Calico, Feral’s online service. Players will be able to post their fastest times on each track, and regularly updated Dynamic Events will see them compete for rankings in weekly and monthly races. 

GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition is speeding towards a December 17th release, priced at $14.99/£9.99/€12.49 (prices may vary locally). The game is available to pre-order on the App Store, and pre-register on the Google Play Store, with each listing also including important information on device specifications that will be required to play at release. 

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