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Sony is celebrating the 15th anniversary of PlayStation Plus by offering three free games—Diablo IV, Jusant, and King of Fighters XV—that are available for download now, with ongoing festivities including tournaments and surprises.
Hearthstone is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the Year of the Pegasus, featuring three expansions, a Core Set update, in-game events, and the launch of Battlegrounds Duos. Players can expect anniversary rewards, a Twist format to play through Hearthstone's history, and the release of Hearthstone: Music from the Tavern album. The celebration also includes a Community Day with Twitch Drops, a free Fiery Hearthsteed mount in World of Warcraft, and special Hearthstone-themed rewards in Azeroth.
To celebrate the sixth anniversary of the hit game Celeste, Maddy Makes Games has released Celeste 64: Fragments of the Mountain, a free 3D platformer available for Windows and Linux on Itch.io. Created by the Celeste team, the game offers players a chance to relive the magic of Celeste Mountain and is a heartfelt tribute to the original game.
To celebrate the sixth anniversary of Celeste, the studio behind the game has released a free 3D platformer called Celeste 64: Fragments of the Mountain, available for download on itch.io. Despite its title, the game is not for the Nintendo 64 and is currently only available for PC, with a Mac version in the works. Celeste, known for its tight platforming mechanics and depiction of mental health, received a free update in 2019 and was nominated for five BAFTA Game Awards.
Sanjay Shah, CEO of Vistex, fell to his death during the company's 25th anniversary celebration in India when the cable holding the iron cage he was performing in snapped, causing the cage to plummet 15 feet onto the concrete below. Shah succumbed to his injuries, while the company's president, Raju Datla, was seriously injured. The incident occurred at Ramoji Film City, and the planned event was meant to kickstart the celebrations.
A portrait of William Shakespeare and a copy of a speech from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" were sent to the edge of space as part of a short film series commemorating 400 years since the publication of Shakespeare's First Folio. The series, created by filmmaker Jack Jewers, explores contemporary themes using Shakespeare's speeches and poems. The films address topics such as space exploration, the impact of the COVID pandemic, and the war in Ukraine. The First Folio, considered one of the most important books in English literature, contains 36 of the 37 plays Shakespeare wrote and was published seven years after his death.
New York City Ballet celebrated its 75th anniversary with a gathering of over 300 current and former dancers, including stars like Suzanne Farrell and Edward Villella, alongside dancers born long after the death of the company's founder, George Balanchine. The event marked a milestone for the company, which has faced challenges including a leadership scandal and the impact of the pandemic. Under new leadership, City Ballet is committed to diversifying its ranks and engaging younger audiences while honoring Balanchine's legacy.
A Chinese delegation led by Vice-Premier Liu Guozhong will visit North Korea to participate in celebrations for its 75th founding anniversary, according to North Korea's state media. The visit comes amid speculation of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, potentially focused on arms sales. North Korea may seek energy, food aid, and advanced weapons technologies in exchange for providing Russia with artillery shells and ammunition. Kim has been trying to strengthen partnerships with Moscow and Beijing to break out of diplomatic isolation and form a united front against the United States. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol urged all U.N. member states to fulfill sanctions obligations to limit North Korea's nuclear capabilities.
PlayStation is offering a free online multiplayer weekend as part of its PlayStation Plus Celebration, marking the first anniversary of the revamped service. The celebration includes special avatars, wallpapers, online competitions, and a PlayStation Stars event. The free online multiplayer event will run from June 24-25, allowing players to access online modes across all full titles without requiring PlayStation Plus. Other promotions include a speedrun challenge in Sackboy: A Big Adventure and the chance to win a PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2.