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The 66th Grammy Awards ceremony was held today, and the video game soundtrack category “Best Score Soundtrack For Video Games And Other Interactive Media”, which was newly established last year, was awarded. The winning works have been announced. It has been announced that composers Stephen Barton and Gordy Haab, who created the music for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, won the video game category.

Congrats Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media winners – @composerbarton & @gordyhaab (“Star Wars Jedi: Survivor”) #GRAMMYs 🎶

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— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 4, 2024

■ Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media部門

• [受賞] Star Wars Jedi: Survivor: Composer Stephen Barton & Gordy Haab
• Call Of Duty®: Modern Warfare II: Composer Sarah Schachner
• God Of War Ragnarök: Composer Bear McCreary
• Hogwarts Legacy: Composer Peter Murray, J Scott Rakozy & Chuck E. Myers “Sea”
• Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical: Composer Montaigne, Tripod & Austin Wintory

At “gamescom: Opening Night Live” broadcast in August this year, it was announced that it will be a new off-road adventure developed by the team that created MudRunner and SnowRunner, and the release date was recently set for March 5, 2024. Expeditions: A MudRunner Game”, PLAION issued a press release today and announced the release date of the domestic package version. It has been revealed that a package version for PS5 and Nintendo Switch will be released on March 28, 2024. (*The download version for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC will be released on March 7th)

In addition, it has been revealed that in-store pre-orders have started from December 27th in preparation for the release date on March 28th.

Reference: Release date announcement trailer for “Expeditions: A MudRunner Game” released the other day

Expeditions A MudRunner Game Packaged Version Released on March 28, 2024!Notice of reservation start

PLAION Co., Ltd. has announced that the package version of “Expeditions A MudRunnre Game” (hereinafter referred to as this work) will be released on March 28, 2024, and reservations will begin in stores from Wednesday, December 27. We would like to inform you that this has been done. The package version of this work is available for PlayStation®5 and Nintendo Switch, and the download version is available for PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

What is Expeditions A MudRunner Game?

This is the third off-road driving simulator, following the off-road driving adventure series “Mud Runner” and “Snow Runner” that explore undeveloped lands full of nature.

As a driver, players must traverse unpaved terrain, including steep cliffs, steep climbs, and dense forests. It’s important to plan, choose the best vehicle, adjust tire pressure, switch to all-wheel drive, and take other actions while driving.

Hire experts, expand your research team, and use gadgets like drones, winches, and anchors to uncover uncharted territory.

■ traverse the pathless path

Get behind the wheel of a powerful vehicle and experience terrain like never before. Experience the freedom of driving in a wild environment while exploring a vast open world. Discover new locations, numerous missions, challenging routes, and more as you adventure.

■ A wide variety of cars modeled after real cars

You can drive powerful off-road cars with various characteristics. And equipment parts that can be removed to suit each car model. Drive to your destination in a vehicle that can withstand harsh terrain and conditions.

■ Gimmicks and friends to help you explore

Natural science adventures require the use of high-tech tools, not to mention all-terrain vehicles. Manage a team of talented friends, develop a wide variety of gadgets such as winches, drones, scanners, echo sounders, and more to choose the perfect journey.

【 product Overview 】

• Product name: Expeditions A MudRunner Game
• Compatible models: Package version: PlayStation5, Nintendo Switch
• Download version: PC, PlayStation5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox X|S
• Release date: Physical version March 28, 2024, Digital version March 7, 2024
• Price: Package version 6,480 yen (tax included)
• Genre: Off-road driving adventure
• CERO: Under review
• 権利表記：Expeditions：A MudRunner Game ©2024 Saber Interactive Inc. Published by PLAION GmbH. Developed by Saber Interactive Inc. PLAION and its logos are trademarks of PLAION GmbH. Expeditions：A MudRunner Game, MudRunner, SnowRunner, Saber Interactive and their respective logos, regardless of their registration, are trademarks of Saber Interactive Inc. All other trademarks, registered trademarks or their logos belong to their respective owners. All rights reserved.
• Developer: Saber Interactive
• Sales: PLAION

About PLAION

PLAION is an independent developer and producer of games and entertainment products with 10 development studios and 5 sales offices worldwide. Founded in 1994 as Koch Media, PLAION offers a wide range of unique services and solutions and operates dynamically to propel itself and its partners to the forefront in all sectors. PLAION owns publishing divisions such as Deep Silver, Prime Matter, Milestone, Vertigo Games, and Ravenscourt, and has a multi-label strategy that produces and sells games in packaged and downloadable versions for consoles, PC, and VR platforms. . As a global publishing partner, we have long-term publishing relationships with many game manufacturers, including Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, Capcom, Focus Multimedia, Giants Software, Koei Tecmo, Paradox, Sega, SNK, Square Enix, Techland, THQ Nordic, Tripwire, and Warner Bros. We have signed a contract.

Information source and image: Press release

Recently, a gameplay trailer was released for “South Park: Snow Day!” that focuses on co-op play, but THQ Nordic has now announced the release date of this work, and it will be released on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X | It has been revealed that the game is scheduled to launch overseas on March 26, 2024 for the Nintendo Switch.

In addition, along with the announcement, a new trailer depicting the battle of the new children who have arrived in South Park, and an introduction video for the “Collector’s Edition” that includes luxurious benefits have been released.

The standard version “” is priced at $29.99/GBP 24.99/EUR 29.99, while the Digital Deluxe version, which includes the main game and the season pass, is $49.99/GBP 39.99/EUR 49.99, which includes the Great Wizard Cartman’s snow globe, The Collector’s Edition, which includes extras such as a talking toilet paper holder, knitted cap, six tarot cards, and an original soundtrack, is priced at $219.99 / GBP 189.99 / EUR 219.99.

SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY!

South Park Digital Studios, the studio that brought you South Park: The Stick of Truth, South Park: The Fractured but Whole, South Park: Phone Destroyer, and more, brings you a new chapter.

Join Cartman, Stan, Kyle, and Kenny in a 3D world as they celebrate the most magical day for kids: Snow Day! The city is devastated by a huge blizzard, and on top of that, school has been canceled.

Matchmake your way through the snowy streets of South Park with up to three friends, or solo bots. Face off against hostile forces and engage in frenetic, action-packed battles in an all-new story where you decide the rules. Equip unique weapons and use upgradable special abilities to save the world and embark on new adventures to enjoy a day out of school.

■ It’s snowing, let’s go!

• Battle your way through the snowy streets of South Park in an all-new 3D co-op game.
• When a huge snowstorm hits the town of South Park, it’s up to Cartman, Stan, Kenny, Kyle, and the new kid on the block to save the town from eternal winter.
• Join up to three friends or ally bots for the first-ever co-op experience in South Park gaming history – unleash powerful coordinated attacks on your enemies.
• Equip and upgrade melee and long-range weapons with overwhelming power. Use special abilities and powers to defeat hordes of enemies and giant bosses.
• With a wide selection of iconic accessories, you can endlessly customize your new arrival, from knit hats to cheese pouf T-shirts to chin balls.

The other day, “The Last of Us Part II Remastered” was announced domestically and internationally as a remaster of the masterpiece sequel “The Last of Us Part II” for PS5, but as the release date approaches on January 19, 2024, SIE has released a new trailer introducing “No Return,” a roguelike survival mode where you can enjoy random encounters and battles with various playable characters.

Check out the latest footage below of No Return gameplay, including a variety of hero choices, weapon upgrades, familiar locations, and random enemy encounters.

“The Last of Us Part II Remastered” includes a roguelike survival mode “NO RETURN”, a “guitar performance” mode where you prepare a guitar and multiple instruments, and “unreleased stages” that were not implemented in the original. The PS5 native version includes improvements such as an introduction, cut-scene commentary from Neil Druckmann and the main cast, extensive graphical enhancements, new accessibility options, a speedrun mode, and various bonus skins. Us Part II” purchasers can upgrade to the remastered digital version for 1,190 yen, and can also transfer their original save data for the remaster.

■ Roguelike survival mode “NO RETURN”

Experience deep combat in a new mode. Players must survive as long as possible as they choose their path each time, randomly encountering a variety of enemies and memorable locations from The Last of Us Part II. At the end, you will face a tense boss battle.

Gameplay options offer new and unexpected challenges as you battle through ever-changing enemies and situations. Many new playable characters such as Dina, Jesse, Lev, and Tommy also appear*2. Each character has unique characteristics that can be enjoyed in a wide range of play styles, and skins for each character can be unlocked by using them in the mode.

*2 To unlock it, you need to progress through the game to a certain level.

Team17 and Fika Productions’ new co-op action roguelike “Ship of Fools” launched for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch in November last year. In addition to the “Fish & Ships” update (1.2.0), which introduces content such as NPCs, challenges, ships, and achievements, the second paid DLC “The Garden Duo”, which includes two new characters, is now available for PC Steam. announced. At the same time, a trailer summarizing the new elements of the “Fish & Ships” update has been released. (Console version will be distributed later this month)

The “Fish & Ships” update includes a new NPC shipwright “Otto”, a Shipwright challenge to unlock ships, a Brightness Shipwright challenge to unlock items, 3 new ships, 18 new items, Introducing secret ship decorations, additional new achievements, balance adjustments and various improvements. The “Water Garden Duo” DLC also features content such as new characters “Noh” the catfish and “Mikoi” the carp, as well as the “Catrate Master” and “Belting Overseas” achievements.

Ship of Fools – Water Garden Duo

New fools have emerged from the pond. The Water Garden duo are waiting to join the crew.

Mikoi: With its beautiful scales, it attracts small sea monsters. The Heirloom Glamor Mic can overcharge the reflex action and release a reverberated shockwave, but it also damages the ship.

Noh: He has a beard as sharp as a sword! Heirloom Black Belt allows you to overcharge your reflex action and perform a flash step.

“The Outlast Trials” is an online co-op game that can be played by up to four players and became a hot topic when it launched in early access in May of this year, selling over 500,000 copies in just one week after its release. Red Barrels Games has issued a new press release announcing the release date of the Halloween update, which includes new trials and limited-time events. It has been revealed that the game is scheduled for release on October 26, 2023 for Steam and Epic Games Store.

Additionally, along with the announcement, a new trailer introducing the new trial map has been released.

The Halloween update for “The Outlast Trials” includes a new trial “Program 4: Courthouse”, a new weekly program, additional “MK-Challenges”, a limited time Halloween event “Program Geister” with special rewards, and a new It features elements such as Amp and Variator, prescriptions, cosmetics, cell items, the addition of a Sleep Room mini-game, and quality of life improvements.

Additionally, a 20% off sale will be held on Steam from October 26th to November 2nd, and a 20% off sale will be held on Epic Games Store from October 18th to November 1st. An off-sale is scheduled to take place.

It’s time to get a look into Courthouse, #TheOutlastTrials new Trial map coming October 26th along with new Weekly Programs, additional MK-Challenges, and Program Geister; our limited-time Halloween event complete with special rewards and much more! 🕵️‍♂️👇

— Red Barrels (@TheRedBarrels) October 18, 2023