• Available as a PlayStation®4 download version on PlayStation®Store
• Favorable acclaim for the HD remastered versions of “Grandia” and “Grandia II” for Nintendo Switch™ across various global markets

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Gravity, a global gaming company, launched the PlayStation®4 download version of the RPG “Grandia HD Collection,” which was remastered and ported by GungHo Online Entertainment America, on the PlayStation® Store across Asia on July 18.

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The “Grandia HD Collection” includes high-definition remastered versions of “Grandia,” originally released for the Sega Saturn home video console in 1997 and acclaimed with awards such as the GameSpot/IGN Editor’s Choice Award and the CESA Grand Prize, as well as “Grandia II,” which debuted in 2000 and received accolades including the IGN Editor’s Choice Award and the EGM Gold Award.

This collection has garnered positive reviews from RPG enthusiasts worldwide since its release on the Nintendo Switch™ in North America and Europe in August 2019 and in Japan in March 2020. It was subsequently released as both a package and a download version in Asia in 2021. After the launch of both the package and download versions, feedback from fans of the original game includes expressions of enthusiasm, with comments such as, “I am thrilled to see a remaster of the game I enjoyed as a child,” “I never imagined I would have the opportunity to relive a classic masterpiece,” and “The nostalgia of enjoying games from the past has been rekindled.” This positive reception has also generated interest among new players.

The newly released PlayStation®4 download version mirrors the one launched in Japan, North America, and Europe in March of this year and is now available for purchase on PlayStation®Store.

Yoo Joon, Team Leader of Console Business at Gravity, said, “Following the successful release of the Korean version of “Grandia HD Collection” for Nintendo Switch™ in 2021 and the positive user feedback we received, we are pleased to expand the platform and present this beloved RPG to PlayStation®4.” He added, “We hope that fans will continue to enjoy the joy and excitement of “Grandia HD Collection” on PlayStation®4.”

For more information about the PlayStation®4 download version of “Grandia HD Collection,” please visit PlayStation®Store (https://store.playstation.com/ko-kr/product/HP7670-CUSA48265_00-0056985318886756).

[Gravity official website] http://www.gravity.co.kr 
[PlayStation®Store 「Grandia HD Collection」] https://store.playstation.com/ko-kr/product/HP7670-CUSA48265_00-0056985318886756

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GRANDIA HD Collection
© 1997,1999 GAME ARTS/ESP
© 2019 GAME ARTS/ESP/GungHo Online Entertainment America
Character design/Takuhito Kusanagi
© 1997,1999, 2000 GAME ARTS
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© 2015,2019 GAME ARTS/SQUARE ENIX/GungHo Online Entertainment America
Character design/Youshi Kanoe
© 2019 GAME ARTS/SQUARE ENIX/GungHo Online Entertainment America
Published by Gravity Co., Ltd.

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GRANDIA HD Collection – GRANDIA
© 1997,1999 GAME ARTS/ESP
© 2019 GAME ARTS/ESP/GungHo Online Entertainment America
Character design/Takuhito Kusanagi
© 2019 GAME ARTS/SQUARE ENIX/GungHo Online Entertainment America
Published by Gravity Co., Ltd.

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© GAME ARTS/SQUARE ENIX 2002.
© 2015,2019 GAME ARTS/SQUARE ENIX/GungHo Online Entertainment America
© 2019 GAME ARTS/SQUARE ENIX/GungHo Online Entertainment America
Character design/Youshi Kanoe
Published by Gravity Co., Ltd.

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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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