Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice | Story Preview Trailer

Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice | Story Preview Trailer

In the aftermath of a gruesome battle, the Owl finds a new apprentice…

Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice is the next adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Explore late 1500s Sengoku Japan, a brutal period of constant life and death conflict, as you come face-to-face with larger than life foes in a dark and twisted world. Unleash an arsenal of deadly prosthetic tools and powerful ninja abilities while you blend stealth, vertical traversal, and visceral head-to-head combat in a bloody confrontation.

FromSoftware and Activision have released the Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice Story Preview Trailer

Skybound Games announces a new publishing deal with Beamdog

Skybound Games announces a new publishing deal with Beamdog

SKYBOUND GAMES ANNOUNCES NEW PUBLISHING DEAL WITH BEAMDOG TO BRING BELOVED PC ROLEPLAYING GAMES TO CONSOLE FOR THE FIRST TIME

Baldur’s Gate, Baldur’s Gate ll, Baldur’s Gate: Siege of Dragonspear, Icewind Dale, Planescape: Torment, andNeverwinter Nights All Coming to Console in 2019

Sydney, Australia – 8^th February 2019 – Skybound Games and Beamdog today announced a publishing partnership that will bring classic roleplaying video games Baldur’s Gate, Baldur’s Gate ll, Baldur’s Gate: Siege of Dragonspear, Icewind Dale, Planescape: Torment, andNeverwinter Nights to console platforms in 2019.

Beamdog is known for bringing enhanced versions of Dungeons & Dragons video games to fans both new and old on the PC platform, including the critically acclaimed Baldur’s Gate, Neverwinter Nights and Planescape: Torment. Six of Beamdog’s fan-favourite games will be released on console platforms for the first time ever via Skybound all as Enhanced Editions sold at retail stores. These upcoming releases will allow RPG fans the opportunity to experience epic Dungeons & Dragons adventures in a whole new way.

“These games are iconic, including Baldur’s Gate, which has really set the standard for Dungeons & Dragons computer roleplaying games,” said Skybound Games CEO Ian Howe. “We’re excited to bring Beamdog’s incredible slate to new platforms for both the dedicated fan and those who will soon discover these adventures for the first time. As longtime fans of Baldur’s Gate and Dungeons & Dragons, it’s fantastic to partner with Beamdog as the newest member of the Skybound family.”

“We are ecstatic to partner with Skybound Games to bring these great classics to new platforms,” said Trent Oster, Beamdog CEO. “Skybound’s accomplishments are amazing and they have a demonstrated love and respect for creators. We’re thrilled to find ourselves working with such a talented group.”

More details about what fans can expect with these upcoming console releases, including specific platforms and box contents, will be unveiled in the coming months. Fans interested in these details should follow Skybound Games on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Red Dead Online Beta Update: New Features and More Coming February 26

Red Dead Online Beta Update: New Features and More Coming February 26

Red Dead Online Beta Update

New Features and More Coming February 26

The next set of updates and new features is set to be added to the Red Dead Online Beta on February 26^th as we implement many new improvements and enhancements to the game’s open world, including a new Law and Bounty system, weapons balancing, changes to player blips on the mini-map and more. Read on for details about these changes and stay tuned next week to learn more about some of the other new content coming in this update.

Player Visibility

As part of our response to community feedback on how to minimize certain types of destructive player behavior, we’ve made some changes to the way player blips will appear on the map.

Firstly, we’re reducing the visibility of blips over long distances – your map position won’t display to other players unless you are nearby (within 150 meters) and if you are slightly further away you will only appear when firing your weapon.  Players in other towns or regions, for example, won’t be visible. This prevents players from being repeatedly targeted across the map at long distances.

We’re also introducing a new system that highlights overly aggressive players. If your style of play becomes more hostile, your map position (and the position of your Posse members) will become more visible to other players with a progressively darkening dot that incrementally shifts from blue to dark red. Your visibility increases through bad deeds such as attacking and killing other players or their horses outside of a structured mode, Free Roam Mission, event or competition, and the shorter the time between bad acts, the more your visibility increases. Shift back to a more righteous path and your visibility will fade over time.

We’re also introducing Posse-wide Parleys and improving Feuds. You’ll soon be able to initiate Parley that applies to your attacker’s entire Posse after just a single kill. Alternatively, if you’d rather challenge your opponent, you can initiate a Feud, Posse Feud or Leader Feud after one kill, quickly turning a dispute into a timed mini-deathmatch for rival players to fight out amongst themselves in Free Roam, earning points for each kill on the opposing player.

Bounty Hunters & Law Balancing

At the same time, players who have racked up high bounties will have a chance to be beset by NPC Bounty Hunters who will attempt to kill them and collect their reward.

Criminal behavior will have bounty values and honor consequences that scale based on the severity of the crime. For example, killing another player can incur a higher bounty, while assaulting townsfolk or animal cruelty could give you a lesser bounty if the crime is reported, while lower level crimes like looting and ransacking will only decrease your honor.

If your bounty exceeds a certain threshold and Bounty Hunters take notice, you will be wanted dead and alerted to their pursuit. The higher your bounty, the greater your value and the more difficult the pursuit becomes for you and your Posse.

Daily Challenges

We will also be adding a variety of Daily Challenges to take on across the Red Dead Online Beta. Complete individual objectives that cover every aspect of life on the frontier to earn Gold Nuggets and XP. Challenges will range from foraging for herbs, selling items at a Fence, hunting and skinning animals, clearing hideouts, winning Feuds and so much more. These Daily Challenges will continue to expand and evolve over time bringing specialty challenges and rewards, streak bonuses and more.

Other Fixes and More

Your feedback has been invaluable so please keep it coming. In addition to these updates we are planning to address several additional changes based on community feedback received thus far - select weapons will be re-balanced including the Varmint Rifle, which will have its accuracy brought more in line with other longarm weapons ;  voice chat will be reduced to work at closer proximity, and while fixes to horse cargo are numerous and ongoing we plan to introduce some improvements to making pelts and carcasses more persistent after death or respawning.

We will have more details on additional content in the February 26^th update next week. We are excited about the future of Red Dead Online and look forward to sharing lots more in the weeks and months ahead.

Meanwhile, there are chances to earn more XP to rank up ahead of February 26^th. Playing in a Posse will bring benefits like earning increased XP in Free Roam Missions and Free Roam Events. Posse up this week to earn twice as much increased XP on these activities, and next week earn 20% more XP across all activities in the Red Dead Online Beta.

RAGE 2 | 9 Minutes of new Pre-Beta Gameplay

RAGE 2 | 9 Minutes of new Pre-Beta Gameplay

A lethal dance-off for a sweet new ability, a high-flying trip over a hostile open world, a fight against a very angry man in a mech suit… RAGE 2 has it all in this brand new extended gameplay video.  Don’t miss the ending for a sneak peek at what’s coming next! 

• Witness Ranger Walker bring carnage to the Wasteland below

With intense id-style combat rammed into the open-world mayhem of Avalanche Studios, RAGE 2’s shooterverse will let you go anywhere, shoot anything, and explode everything when it launches on May 14, 2019 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. Visit the official site at bethesda.net/en/game/rage2 for more details.

 

Ubisoft Announces Open Beta Dates & Post-Launch Plan For TRIALS® RISING

Ubisoft Announces Open Beta Dates & Post-Launch Plan For TRIALS® RISING

UBISOFT ANNOUNCES OPEN BETA DATES & POST-LAUNCH PLAN FOR TRIALS® RISING

Trials Rising Expansion Pass to Include More Than 55 New Tracks, Customisation Items and Stickers

 Today, Ubisoft announced that Trials Rising Open Beta will take place February 21 to February 25 on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, Nintendo Switch^TM and Windows PC, with a pre-download starting February 19. This Open Beta is an invitation for all players to get a taste of the over-the-top action ahead of Trials Rising’s worldwide launch on February 26.

Trials Rising brings the biggest and most compelling sequel of the franchise to date, combining the acclaimed classic gameplay, a fresh new look, more competition and over-the-top action praised by fans, plus all-new features.

During the Open Beta, riders will have access to a special set of features and progression flow, along with Global Multiplayer. This includes:

·         18 tracks from easy to extreme, including four University of Trials onboarding tracks

·         Five bikes (Squid, Rhino, Mantis, Helium and the hilarious two-player Tandem bike)

·         The exclusive Turbo Bike Exhaust for the Helium Bike, which makes it roar like a real motorbike. All players who unlock the in-game Trials Turbo Bike item during Open Beta will be able to keep it once they purchase the game.

·         25 Contracts, Challengers game mode and 8 tracks playable in Online Multiplayer

·         Customisation editor with over 2000 stickers

For more information about Trials Rising and to register for the Open Beta, please visit: https://www.ubisoft.com/en-au/game/trials-rising/

Ubisoft also unveiled its post-launch plans for Trials^® Rising, which will include the Trials Rising Expansion Pass, as well as upcoming free Events and Seasons to give players access to fresh content and keep the competition alive.

Click the image below to watch the new trailer

With the Trials Rising Expansion Pass, players will have the opportunity to dive in to new exciting locations across the United States and the Southern Hemisphere.

The Trials Rising Expansion Pass includes more than 55 new tracks. Full contents include:

§  Trials Rising Sixty Six – Expansion I: Cruise and crash along Route 66 to experience the splendor that is the Land of Opportunity with new tracks and new Contracts. Taking inspiration from one of America’s favourite pastimes, football, this DLC includes items such as a football helmet, shirt, pants and cleats so players can cross the finish line in a sporty fashion.

§  Trials Rising Crash & Sunburn – Expansion II: Go below the equator to see the wonders of the Southern Hemisphere. Ride your way through the epic jungle-covered mountains of Peru to the icy region of Antarctica with two new bikes that introduce new gameplay possibilities, challenges and an explorer-themed outfit.

§  Stuntman Rider Pack: Defy the laws of gravity and fly through rings of fire with the Stuntman Rider Pack, where players can don the flashy Stuntman costume and ride the engraved retro bike to show everyone that no obstacle is too tough.

§  Samurai Item Pack: Slash through the tracks with the spirits of ancient samurai to guide you, with customisation items that will allow players to stand out even more on the tracks.

Trials Rising is all about competition, so keep an eye out for Four Seasons, where riders will have access to new poses, animations and customisation items for their bike and rider, as well as seasonal-themed Events like Easter. Weekly Challenges are also on the horizon, and will provide in-game objectives that reward players with in-game currency and limited-time prizes. Challenges will be renewed every week.

Ubisoft RedLynx, a studio based in Helsinki (Finland), returns with Trials Rising to bring the biggest and most compelling sequel of the franchise to date, combining the acclaimed classic gameplay, a fresh look, more competition and over-the-top action praised by fans, plus all-new features. The game was developed with Ubisoft Kiev (Ukraine) in collaboration with Ubisoft Odessa (Ukraine).

Digital pre-orders for the Standard and Gold Editions are now available. The Trials Rising Standard Edition includes the base game. The Trials Rising Gold Edition includes the base game and the Expansion Pass with two major expansions, two Customisation Packs, fun bikes and more. Pre-order bonuses are the Jungle Rider Pack, in which players can go wild in a gorilla suit and bike camouflage, and the Wild West Rider Pack, which features a cowboy outfit and a rodeo headlight. Each pack includes five items for your rider and one item for your bike.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2017-18 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,732 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com.

About Ubisoft RedLynx

Ubisoft RedLynx is located in Finland and is best known for its award winning and best-selling physics-based racing series Trials®. Previous installments such as Trials Evolution® and Trials Fusion™ amazed the fans with innovative gameplay and a strong focus on the community and user generated content. In 2014 Trials Frontier™ brought the series to mobile platforms for the first time, having resulted in over 65 million downloads since its launch. In 2017 the team released South Park: Phone Destroyer™, which was developed in collaboration with South Park Digital Studios and combines real-time battles and collectible cards. The studio continues to put its energy into exciting the fans of the Trials franchise, and also expanding its portfolio of groundbreaking titles on all platforms.

Far Cry New Dawn - Launch Trailer

Far Cry New Dawn - Launch Trailer

Far Cry New Dawn: Launch Trailer

Chaos. Pain. Mayhem.

Are you ready to fight for survival in this post-apocalyptic frontier?

To watch trailer click image below

Far Cry New Dawn, the new standalone sequel of Far Cry ®5 set 17 years after the nuclear apocalypse, will release on February 15 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.

Ubisoft's Multiplayer VR Title SPACE JUNKIES Launching March 26th

Ubisoft's Multiplayer VR Title SPACE JUNKIES Launching March 26th

GET READY FOR SOME ADRENALINE-PACKED VR MULTIPLAYER COMPETITION WITH SPACE JUNKIES™, LAUNCHING MARCH 26

Ubisoft Montpellier’s Microgravity Arcade Shooter Comes to PlayStation^®VR

Ubisoft announced that Space Junkies™, a jetpack-fueled arcade shooter developed exclusively for virtual reality gaming, will be available March 26 on PlayStation^®VR, Windows Mixed Reality headsets, Oculus Rift + Touch and HTC Vive. Space Junkies can be pre-ordered on Steam and Oculus Store starting today and on the PlayStation Store on February 20.

Developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and powered by Brigitte, a new proprietary virtual reality engine designed to allow teams to work seamlessly in virtual spaces and adapt to VR pre-production and production, Space Junkies offers a fast-paced multiplayer action experience set in three-dimensional space arenas and leverages full VR embodiment to immerse players in intense microgravity battles.

The PlayStation VR version of Space Junkies will support the DUALSHOCK^®4 controller, and feature a unique navigation system that allows players to fly at speeds through immersive vertical battlespaces. Players will also have full use of the SIXAXIS^® controls for unique embodiment in VR.

At launch, Space Junkies will offer 1v1, 2v2 and free-for-all modes, as well as a wealth of different weapon and customisation options across six varied interior and exterior battlefields. Each arena features unique tactical zones, dynamic lighting and breakable environments. No battle will feel the same, and players will need their wits and combat skills to avoid death coming fast from all directions. Additionally, the game will receive new content updates beyond release, including new modes, maps, weapons and customization items.

Several test phases will be held prior to launch, including an Open Beta across all platforms. Players can register to participate in closed tests at https://betasignup.ubisoft.com/sjreg/LogIn.

“We are beyond excited for the launch of Space Junkies and can’t wait for players to jump into this rocket-injected, gun-slinging laser bonanza in outer space!” said Adrian Lacey, producer at Ubisoft Montpellier. “Being able to launch on PlayStation VR is great news for our players and we are looking into supporting additional headsets to bring the Space Junkies experience to more people in the future.”

Those anticipating Space Junkies before its official retail release can already get a full, unique experience with Space Junkies Arcade, a dedicated version of the game available in more than a hundred of VR arcades worldwide. Prior to the launch, Virtual Athletics League will also be kicking off an international tournament in partnership with Ubisoft, Springboard VR and HP on February 19. The competition will pit the best teams from participating arcades against one another for $4,500 USD in gear and prizes. For more information on Space Junkies Arcade and those participating in the tournament, please visit valvr.com/space-junkies-international-tournament.

For the latest news about Space Junkies, please visit spacejunkiesgame.com.

Tom Clancy's The Division 2 Open Beta Begins March 1

Tom Clancy's The Division 2 Open Beta Begins March 1

Open Beta Begins March 1

Following the private beta this past weekend, Ubisoft^® has announced that the Tom Clancy’s The Division^® 2 Open Beta will run from March 1 through March 4 on the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. More details to be released soon. For the latest news on the Open Beta, please visit:www.thedivisiongame.com/beta.

Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 releases worldwide on March 15, 2019, on the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.

Led by Massive Entertainment in collaboration with seven other studios around the world*, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 is the next evolution in the open-world online shooter RPG genre that the first game helped establish. Set seven months after a deadly virus was released in New York City, Tom Clancy's The Division 2 will bring players into a fractured and collapsing Washington D.C. The world is on the brink, its people living through the biggest crisis ever faced in human history. As veteran Division agents, players are the last hope against the complete fall of society as enemy factions vie for control of the city. If Washington D.C. is lost, the entire nation falls. Building upon more than two years of listening to and learnings from The Division community, Tom Clancy's The Division 2 will offer a substantial campaign that organically flows into a robust endgame, to create a cohesive and meaningful experience for all types of players.

For more information on Tom Clancy’s The Division 2, please visit: tomclancy-thedivision.ubisoft.com. For the latest news on Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 and all of Ubisoft’s games, visit Ubisoft News: news.ubisoft.com.

*Associate studios are Ubisoft Reflections, Red Storm Entertainment, Ubisoft Annecy, Ubisoft Leamington, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Bucharest and Ubisoft Sofia

Saber Interactive's World War Z launches 16th April on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

Saber Interactive's World War Z launches 16th April on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

SABER INTERACTIVE’S WORLD WAR Z LAUNCHES 16^TH APRIL ON PLAYSTATION®4 AND XBOX ONE

Pre-order the highly anticipated co-op action game today and get the Lobo Weapon Pack

Sydney, Australia – 13^th February 2019 – Saber Interactive has announced that World War Z, the highly anticipated co-op shooter inspired by Paramount Pictures’ blockbuster film, will launch on 16^th April 2019, for the PlayStation®4 and Xbox One.

To celebrate our announcement of the long-awaited release date, World War Z is now available to pre-order. All pre-orders of World War Z will come with the Lobo Weapon Pack at no extra charge. This special in-game loot drop features golden skins for three weapons – the ARK-103 assault rifle, Keris V10 SMG and 1911 Protector – as well as the ultimate zombie-slaying tool, the Lobo melee weapon, a dual-bladed spade perfect for making mincemeat of the undead.

Powered by Saber’s dynamic Swarm Engine™, World War Z unleashes hundreds of fast-moving, bloodthirsty zombies at a time for a one-of-a-kind action experience. Outlive the dead through intense four-player co-op campaign missions around the world and battle both zombies and real human opponents in competitive, team-based Players vs Players vs Zombies (PvPvZ) multiplayer. Play in co-op with up to 3 friends using six distinct classes and an arsenal of deadly weapons, explosives, turrets and traps to decimate the undead and live to fight another day.

World War Z will launch 16^th April 2019 on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One.

For more information, visit http://wwzgame.com and follow the game on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WWZGame, Twitter @WWZTheGame, and Instagram @WWZGame.

Ubisoft Announces New Edition Line Up For TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX® SIEGE Year 4, Free Weekend From February 14

Ubisoft Announces New Edition Line Up For TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX® SIEGE Year 4, Free Weekend From February 14

UBISOFT ANNOUNCES NEW EDITION LINE UP FOR TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX® SIEGE YEAR 4, FREE WEEKEND FROM FEBRUARY 15

Today, Ubisoft announced that Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege will be available to play for free from February 15 to 18**. This Free Weekend is the perfect occasion for newcomers to join the Rainbow Six Siege community. This Free Weekend also comes with up to 60% discounts on the game on all platforms starting today. For more information on the Free Weekend, please visit the Rainbow Six Siege official website.

Click the image below to watch the new Free Weekend Trailer

Ubisoft also announced details around the Deluxe Edition, Gold Edition, and Ultimate Edition for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege,  to support the start of brand new content for Year 4. Players can purchase the new editions starting today. All current Year 4 editions will see a price reduction.

Year 4 of Rainbow Six Siege will introduce permanent DLC Operator Price Reductions, through the implementation of a scaling DLC operator pricing system. Older DLC Operators will be less expensive and more easily unlocked.

For all Rainbow Six Siege Starter Edition owners, they will be converted to the progression system for unlocking the original 20 Legacy operators, for more information on this and the DLC Operator Price Reductions please visit the Rainbow Six Siege website.

Additional Year 4 Editions line-up details are available below:

·         Starter Edition

The PC Starter Edition is being removed from digital stores. All current owners of the Starter Edition will be automatically upgraded to the Rainbow Six Siege Edition. For current Starter Edition owners, all progression and content previously unlocked will be carried over. By removing the Starter Edition, all new players save approximately 150 hours unlocking all base operators at the current progression system rates.

·         Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege

The Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege edition provides access to all maps and content and reintroduces the progression system for unlocking all 20 Legacy operators. This edition will cost $19.99 and is available on PC.

·         Deluxe Edition

The Deluxe Edition includes all content from the Rainbow Six Siege Edition alongside all Year 1 Operators. This edition will be available on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

·         Gold Edition

The Gold Edition provides all the benefits of the Deluxe Edition plus the Year 4 Pass, which grants early access to all 8 Year 4 Operators. This edition will be available on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

·         Ultimate Edition

The Ultimate Edition unlocks all Operators in-game through the end of Year 3, as well as the benefits of the Year 4 Pass (Operators included). This version grants access to all 52 existing Operators, including every DLC Operator. This editions will be available on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

The full reveal of Season 4 of Year 4, Operation Burnt Horizon, will take place in Montreal at the Six Invitational 2019 on Monday February 18. Watch it live from 5:30AM AEDT athttps://www.twitch.tv/rainbow6

For more information on Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, please visit www.rainbow6.com

DISNEY TSUM TSUM FESTIVAL COMING TO NINTENDO SWITCH IN 2019

DISNEY TSUM TSUM FESTIVAL COMING TO NINTENDO SWITCH IN 2019

DISNEY TSUM TSUM FESTIVAL COMING TO NINTENDO SWITCH IN 2019

Immerse Yourself in the Cute and Colourful World of Disney Tsum Tsum

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe today announced Disney TSUM TSUM FESTIVAL, arriving exclusively for the Nintendo Switch in 2019.

 

Disney TSUM TSUM FESTIVAL brings Disney’s highly popular stuffed Tsum Tsum toys featuring iconic Disney characters to the Nintendo Switch for the first time ever. Disney TSUM TSUM FESTIVAL stars a large roster of Disney characters, including Mickey and Minnie Mouse, in a myriad of party games which can be played with friends and family both at home or on-the-go. These party games can be played by up to four players on a single Nintendo Switch, or players can choose to play online with Tsum Tsum fans around the world.

Disney TSUM TSUM FESTIVAL will include the popular Tsum Tsum puzzle game, enabling players to experience the game on a larger screen and hone their Tsum Tsum connecting and popping skills. Players can also challenge their friends and family through local or online play to discover who’s the best!

To learn more about Disney TSUM TSUM FESTIVAL or BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe’s other products go to:http://www.bandainamcoent.eu or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU or join the conversation at https://twitter.com/BandaiNamcoEU.

FINAL FANTASY XIV ONLINE BECOMES FIRST VIDEO GAME TO COLLABORATE ON A FLOAT IN SYDNEY GAY & LESBIAN MARDI GRAS PARADE

FINAL FANTASY XIV ONLINE BECOMES FIRST VIDEO GAME TO COLLABORATE ON A FLOAT IN SYDNEY GAY & LESBIAN MARDI GRAS PARADE

FINAL FANTASY XIV ONLINE BECOMES FIRST VIDEO GAME TO COLLABORATE ON A FLOAT IN SYDNEY GAY & LESBIAN MARDI GRAS PARADE

Team-Up with Sydney Gaymers Culminates on 2nd March, Parade Night 

Sydney, 15th February 2019 – FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online and Sydney Gaymers are proud to announce a collaboration that will make the critically-acclaimed MMO the first video game to march as part of a float in Sydney's Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras.

The collaboration, which will see members of Australia's 2,600-strong Sydney Gaymer community join forces with players of the title in the region, will see a unique and exciting float created under the title of "Realms United".

"Sydney Gaymers is thrilled to be collaborating with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online for its 2019 float entry, titled Realms United.  It means so much to receive direct support, validation and acknowledgement from such a force in the industry. Not only that, to be supported by a game where so much of our community and values are represented. The FINAL FANTASY XIV Online community does not discriminate and respects everyone's freedom and their individual values equally. For many LGBTQI+ people, online communities provide a space for the journey and exploration of personal identities They allow us to connect, and celebrate, and they reinforce that we are not alone. Sydney Gaymers could not have a better sponsor to help create the most ambitious float it has ever undertaken."

- Organiser for Sydney Gaymers, Peak Distapan

"This collaboration could never have been realised without the efforts of our community. When FFXIV took part in PAX Australia, it was the FFXIV players in Australia who offered us the greatest welcome and utmost support. This led on to our community and Sydney Gaymers working together to make the collaboration a reality. To see it makes me very happy indeed, both as the person in charge of FFXIV and also as just another player of the game. FFXIV is another world that continues to grow and expand online. In that world people become adventurers, known as the Warriors of Light, and can continue to be free. I would like to continue developing this world, hand in hand with communities across the globe."

- FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Producer and Director, Naoki Yoshida

Now in its 41st year, the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras is an annual two-week long festival to celebrate the power and diversity of the LGBTQI+ community, culminating in a parade through central Sydney, Australia. The bustling extravaganza brings Sydney to a standstill and shines a global spotlight on LGBTQI+ lives, culture, communities and creativity. Sydney Gaymers will be entering its fifth year participating in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade in 2019.

More information about FINAL FANTASY XIV Online's collaboration with Sydney Gaymers and their float will be revealed soon.