Mar 17 2020
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Xbox One S Roblox Bundle Includes 2,500 Robux and Exclusive Avatars

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Xbox and Roblox released a new Xbox One S Roblox Bundle, for $299 at the Microsoft Store and retailers worldwide. The bundle includes exclusive Roblox content, as well as 2,500 Robux, Roblox’s in-game currency.

The Roblox Bundle includes a 1TB Xbox One S console with controller, as well as a 1-month trial of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox’s Netflix-like gaming subscription service which includes over 100 games, and Xbox Live online multiplayer.

Roblox is a massively popular kid-friendly online game where players can create and play mini-games, hang out with friends, design homes, and socialize in towns. It originally released in 2006 on PC and arrived on Xbox One in 2015.

Last year Roblox surpassed 100 million monthly active users. The PC version is a wild-west of content and gaming, while the mini-games are more heavily curated on Xbox One.

Roblox is already a free-to-play game. The Xbox One S Roblox Bundle includes additional exclusive content and in-game currency:

  • Exclusive Avatar Bundles
    • Brawk Tyson, Featherweight Champ
    • Metal Menace Mech
    • Kijo the Vengeful Samurai
  • Exclusive Accessories
    • Word Championship Belt
    • Mecha Domino Crown
    • Kidomaru the Cursed Blade
  • 2,500 Robux

Avatars and accessories can be mixed and matched. Robux can be spent in the in-game shop to purchase items, emotes, avatars, or upgrades.

Roblox is rated E10+ for Fantasy Violence.

Mar 12 2020
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Soul Riders is a New Fantasy Book Series Based on Star Stable Online

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Star Stable Entertainment is releasing the first book in a new fantasy series called Soul Riders, based on the Star Stable Online adventure game. The book series, like the game, is targeted at young readers ages 9-14.

The first book is Soul Riders: Jorvik Calling, written by Helena Dahlgren. It’s launching on March 24 at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other book retailers for $8.99.

The series features an all-girl team of horse enthusiasts called the Soul Riders. The Soul Riders unlock powers, bond with their horses, and embark on adventures to save the land of Jorvik. The books are designed to appeal to any young fantasy fans, even if they’ve never heard of Star Stable Online.

Lisa is a teenage girl who is still coming to terms with the tragic loss of her mother in a riding accident and has sworn never to go near a horse again until she met Starshine, a mysterious blue-maned steed who comes to her in dreams. New on the island of Jorvik, Lisa befriends Alex, Linda, and Anne. Under the guidance of mystical druids, they discover they each have a special bond to their horses that gives them magical powers. While trying to balance school, family, and friendships they have to figure out what it means to be a Soul Rider.

“Launching a trilogy of fantasy books based on the Star Stable story fulfills our long-term strategy to engage our players where their interests lie and further supports our vision to be a global entertainment company,” said Taina Malen, Chief Business Development Officer, Star Stable Entertainment. “Star Stable: Jorvik Calling captures the heart of Star Stable and is another way for teens and tweens to hear the message that is so important to us: you can be the hero of your own adventure.”

Soul Riders: Jorvik Calling will be available March 24. Star Stable Online is available on PC for free with paid subscription.

Mar 06 2020
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Remake Now on Switch

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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX is now available on Nintendo Switch in physical retail and digital eShop, for $59.99.

Rescue Team DX is an enhanced remake of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team (Game Boy Advance) and Blue Rescue Team (Nintendo DS), both released in 2006. Unlike the core Pokémon series, this spinoff series let you play as an actual pokémon from 16 different choices (or at least a human who’s been turned into one).

As part of the rescue team, you’ll delve into randomly generated dungeons to defeat rogue pokémon while rescuing others. You’ll also be able to recruit other pokémon into your party. Over 400 pokémon can be found, including Mega Evolved pokémon like Charizard and Gengar.

This new enhanced remake includes updated visuals to create a storybook-like world, as well as Auto mode in dungeons and other new additions. Rescue requests can also be sent and received online to receive extra rewards.

Online functionality requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership.

“Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX is a different type of Pokémon adventure that allows fans to actually become a Pokémon and interact with some of their favorite characters in a special way,” said Nick Chavez, Nintendo of America. “This game can be enjoyed by Pokémon fans of all ages, with tons of enemy Pokémon to battle and treasures to discover.”

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX is rated E for Everyone.

Mar 02 2020
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Demo Available Now on PlayStation 4

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If you’re curious about all the fuss with the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Square Enix has released a free demo today on the PlayStation Store. Downloading the demo before May 11 will also provide an exclusive PlayStation 4 theme when the full game launches on April 10.

The limited demo includes the opening chapter of the story, centered around the bombing mission of the Mako Reactor.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake stars Cloud Strife, a former strike force member of the powerful Shinra corporation, which controls the planet’s life force. In the opening chapter, Cloud has left Shinra to join forces with a rebellious mercenary group called Avalanche to shut down the reactor in the city of Midgar.

The remake covers only a fraction of the full 1997 RPG, taking place entirely within the opening area of Midgar, but expanding on many story and gameplay elements. The combat system uses a hybrid of real-time action with strategic commands.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake will be released on April 10 with standard, deluxe, and a 1st Class Edition on PlayStation 4. It’s rated T for Teen with Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, and Violence.