The game will be available on nowCafe, now.gg’s B2C platform for Japan and on now.gg in the US

CAMPBELL, Calif., Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — now.gg announced its partnership with Netmarble to bring the collectible RPG Tower of God: New World’s cloud version to nowCafe, a cloud and AI driven experience for gamers on LINE. The game will be available on nowCafe via LINE Messenger in Japan and via now.gg in the US, marking the debut of the cloud version of this hugely popular game.

This partnership enables Netmarble to reach a vast cloud gaming audience of over 100 million registered users that can play across multiple platforms including iOS, Android, PC, Mac, Tablet, and TV in the US.

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For Japan, the game is available on nowCafe, now.g’s B2C cloud service for Japan. With nowCafe, Tower of God: New World fans can directly play the game within the LINE Messenger using now.gg’s cutting-edge cloud technology, ensuring seamless gameplay and enhanced accessibility.

“We are thrilled to bring Tower of God: New World to nowCafe on LINE Messenger,” said Shin-hwa Cho, the Head of Business Group at Netmarble. “This partnership with now.gg allows us to reach a broader audience and provide our fans with an innovative way to experience the game through cloud technology.”

“Partnering with Netmarble to launch Tower of God: New World on nowCafe is a significant milestone for us,” said Rosen Sharma, CEO at now.gg. “Our goal is to offer gamers an unparalleled experience with the convenience of cloud gaming, and this collaboration exemplifies that commitment.”

This partnership underscores now.gg’s commitment to providing top-tier gaming experiences by collaborating with leading game developers like Netmarble.

For more information about now.gg contact: pr@now.gg 

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About now.gg

now.gg is a cloud gaming platform that offers users the ability to instantly play games with friends, and use a common currency across games on all major gaming ecosystems. now.gg owns many consumer brands globally, including nowCafe in LINE, BlueStacks.com, and CarlBot and FredBoat in Discord. nowCafe is the consumer-facing brand for Japan.

Game developers can use now.gg Studio to publish games to the service to reach a vast userbase. now.gg’s B2B service has been available in Japan for a few years.

now.gg pioneered cross-platform gaming for mobile games with BlueStacks App Player which recently crossed 1.5B lifetime downloads. now.gg cloud was launched in 2021.

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling: ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. 

More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

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Tencent Games to showcase innovative game development offerings to power enhanced, high quality gaming experiences

COLOGNE, Germany /PRNewswire/ — Tencent Games, the world’s leading platform for game development, publishing and operations, is excited to announce its presence at Gamescom 2024, which will take place in Cologne, Germany from 21-25 August. This year, Tencent Games, along with its studios and solution teams, will showcase the latest game titles with cutting-edge technologies such as AI to deliver the best-ever gaming experience.

MoreFun Studios will showcase its new FPS PC game, Arena Breakout: Infinite, at Gamescom 2024. Players will have the opportunity to experience the game onsite at the event, with additional details about the game set to be unveiled. Arena Breakout: Infinite is an immersive tactical extraction shooter on PC. The game is scheduled to launch into Early Access soon on its official website, www.arenabreakoutinfinite.com.  

In addition to those mentioned, more studios are excited to unveil their exhibitions on the scene, eagerly anticipating your participation.

Tencent Games has always been supportive of the game development community with its technologies. As the industry is currently facing rising challenges in cyber-security, data leaks and game cheating that might impact future game development. Tencent Games provides a diverse portfolio of online gaming solutions to empower R&D and game developers to build next-generation gaming products with efficiency, affordability, and unparalleled innovation.

Tencent Games will  showcase its Anti-cheat Expert (ACE) at Gamescom that offers a comprehensive suite of game security solutions for mobile and PC games, such as anti-cheat measures for DMA Cheating threats using AI and big data analytics. Additionally, ACE can provide content detection capabilities in over 18 languages and identify black market activities in gaming, such as gold farming studios, globally. It is crucial in assisting game developers looking to address diverse security challenges and ensuring a fair and competitive gaming environment for players.

WeTest has over a decade of expertise in game quality assurance, having supported more than 1,000 game companies globally. Its comprehensive testing services encompass the entire lifecycle of mobile, PC, and console games, including automated testing, compatibility testing, security testing, functionality testing, performance testing, live testing, and localization testing. WeTest is dedicated to developing cutting-edge testing tools, including PerfDog, CrashSight, and UDT.

Meanwhile, Cloud-enabled Studios from Overseas IT Management (OIT) Cloud Center is partnering with Perforce Software, an enterprise-scale development tool at Gamescom to share best practices of game development and global asset collaboration across the development cycle.

Tencent Cloud will also be showcasing its world-class gaming ecosystem hosting with high availability, robust security and cost-effectiveness solutions. EdgeOne, all-in-one edge service platform, enhances game speed while reducing costs. Game Media Services deliver high-quality, immersive video and audio through the Game Multimedia Engine (GME), offering real-time voice chat, messaging, translation, and voice modulation.

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Additionally, Tencent Games is teaming up with Nimo, a globally renowned game streaming and pan-entertainment platform at Gamescom. The two companies formed a strategic partnership in game distribution, joint operations, and marketing for Tencent’s premium games, providing professional and comprehensive marketing support for game studios targeting to global gaming audience.

As the industry comes together at Gamescom, Tencent Games invites game developers and enthusiasts around the world to join us onsite at the booth to discover our latest sharing for online gaming solutions and technologies.

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New next-generation fantasy football experience lets users make real-time decisions during live NFL games

Pre-register on primetimefantasy.com for iOS & Android

MONTRÉAL /CNW/ – Ubisoft, a leading video game publisher, the National Football League and the National Football League Players Association announced today NFL Primetime Fantasy, a new free-to-play fantasy football card-style game where players make real-time decisions alongside their friends during live NFL regular season and playoff games. The worldwide launch is scheduled for early November 2024. Users who pre-register to participate in the beta will receive the early access bundle for free at launch, which includes a classic+ card pack and 100 adrenaline points.

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“This exciting collaboration with Ubisoft opens up fresh territory in the gaming world for the NFL,” said Ed Kiang, vice president of video gaming at the NFL. “NFL Primetime Fantasy marks the first NFL-licensed mobile game tied to our live games, driving fans closer to the sport than ever before. With this new addition to our expansive gaming portfolio, we demonstrate our dedication to offering non-traditional video gaming experiences for our fans.”

Available on Android and iOS devices, NFL Primetime Fantasy puts the decision-making in the hands of the users, allowing them to experience what it’s like to call the shots during live NFL games. These game-time selections will ultimately affect their fantasy points outcome. While playing NFL Primetime Fantasy users can expect:

• “LIVE” Fantasy Sports Action – Users can tap into their football instincts during live NFL games by anticipating big moments or swapping out players from their bench at the right time to boost their fantasy scores past the competition.
• Elite NFL Talent – The game allows users to grow a collection of the best NFL players and build their dream fantasy roster. They can level up their collection through gameplay, enhancing the bonuses of the NFL player cards to unlock their full potential.
• Weekly Events from Kickoff through the Super Bowl – Whether it’s following their favorite team during the regular season or jumping into the action for the first time during the playoffs, users can lock in a fantasy lineup of the best players on the field and climb the leaderboard.
• Friendly Competition and Global Leaderboards – NFL Primetime Fantasy is the first ever fantasy sports experience where users can create a team together with their friends and compete in a playoff tournament.

“At Ubisoft, our passionate team constantly seeks new market opportunities. We’re thrilled to partner with the NFL and NFLPA for the first time, leveraging our gaming expertise to bring fans an innovative experience with NFL Primetime Fantasy.” said Brenda Panagrossi, the US general manager at Ubisoft. “By gamifying live stats, we turn real-time game data into interactive, engaging content, offering a new way for NFL fans to connect with the sport they love. This collaboration marks an exciting step in delivering a new immersive gaming opportunity.”

“NFL players make the game exhilarating, and now fans can immerse themselves in the excitement of live action with Ubisoft’s NFL Primetime Fantasy,” said Matt Curtin, president of NFL Players Inc., the marketing and licensing arm of the NFLPA. “This innovative game lets fans use their favorite stars and make real-time decisions that impact their fantasy outcomes, bringing them closer to the game and the players they love. We’re thrilled to see players become a pivotal part of this fantasy sports experience.”

This unique live gaming experience was conceived and developed by a passionate team of NFL fans and fantasy sports enthusiasts at Ubisoft, led by Ubisoft Saguenay.

NFL Primetime Fantasy will debut during the 2024 NFL regular season. To pre-register and try out the game during its early testing phase, go to http://primetimefantasy.com

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About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2023-24 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2.32 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2024 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. NFL Primetime Fantasy, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.  

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