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Millions of global fans can now heist their
way to the ultimate PAYDAY on mobile devices
TORONTO, June 6, 2023
/CNW/ - PopReach Corporation ("PopReach" or the
"Company") (TSXV: POPR) OTCQX: POPRF) today announced
the worldwide launch of PAYDAY Crime War on the Google Play
and Apple App Stores. Officially licensed from Starbreeze Studios
AB ("Starbreeze"), PAYDAY Crime War is the first
PAYDAY game on mobile platforms, as well as the first free-to-play
version of one the world's most successful PC game franchises.
KEY GAME FEATURES:
- First mobile free-to-play version of the wildly successful
PAYDAY game franchise
- Take on other heisters in co-op PvP (Player vs. Player)
"Cash Grab" mode
- Team up with friends and form a 4 person crew to pull off the
most epic heists in co-op PvE (Player vs. Enemy) mode
- Collect an arsenal of weapons and gear to customize your
heister for each mission
- Earn dozens of iconic characters with unique specialties to
choose from
"The PopReach Games team has worked incredibly hard to deliver
an authentic AAA mobile experience that is familiar and engaging to
the millions of existing PAYDAY fans, while also appealing to a
brand new audience of heisters," said Jon
Walsh, CEO of PopReach. "Following our successful soft
launch with over 1M heists played,
the response to PAYDAY Crime War has been incredible with
over 150K players pre-registered for
today's worldwide launch, and we're excited to move forward with
this globally anticipated game."
PAYDAY Crime War is the first mobile version
of one of the most popular co-op shooter game franchises ever.
PAYDAY 2, launched in 2013, has sold millions of copies and boasts
the largest Steam community page by far with well over 8.5 million
members. Starbreeze is set to launch the highly anticipated sequel
PAYDAY 3 in 2023, further expanding this successful franchise.
PAYDAY Crime War is based on a free-to-play business model,
with monetization focused on in-app purchases and in-game
advertising. Access to the entire universe of PAYDAY 2 PC game and
game assets, which have sold over 105 million additional
downloadable content packs (DLC's), provides PAYDAY Crime
War with an extensive pipeline of content that will keep
players engaged for years.
"We're excited to see Starbreeze's collaboration with PopReach
bear fruit with the worldwide launch of PAYDAY Crime War.
PAYDAY Crime War truly captures the spirit of our AAA
franchise, and enables more players to experience the PAYDAY saga,
heisting anytime, anywhere, in the palm of their hands," said
Tobias Sjögren, CEO of Starbreeze.
For more information, including Google Play and Apple App Store
download links, please visit the official PAYDAY Crime War
site at www.paydaycrimewar.com.
About PopReach Corporation
PopReach, a Tier 1 Issuer on the TSX Venture Exchange, with
shares also trading on OTCQX® Best Market, is a multi-platform
technology company focused on acquiring, optimizing and growing
companies and assets that provide services, technology or products
within the digital media ecosystem. The Company's portfolio
includes: PopReach Games, a free-to-play mobile game publisher;
NotifyAI, a push notification advertising platform; Q1Media, an
industry-leading advertising and media service provider; Contobox,
a leading edge customer engagement platform; Ubiquity, a data
driven user acquisition and marketing technology platform; SCS, an
integrated agency powering brand performance with data and
creativity; and OpenMoves, a Google Premier Partner driving
creative and growth across pay-per-click advertising and search
engine optimization.
Additional information about the Company is available at
www.sedar.com.
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Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the
TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or
accuracy of this release.
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