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At the Bigben Group\u2019s annual event, NACON presented 13 games including RoboCop: Rogue City, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum<\/i><\/b>TM <\/i><\/b><\/span>and Gangs of Sherwood, along with a whole set of peripherals & accessories for every console <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Paris (France), May 24 2023 \u2013 <\/b>The 2023 edition of Bigben Week opened its doors at the start of this week, in the very heart of Paris. Over the 4 days, NACON invited media and its international partners to check out its catalog of games, peripherals and accessories. The design & development studios teams also made the trip, to give visitors an insight into the innovative projects to which they have dedicated months of work.<\/p>\n A VARIED AND ANTICIPATED LINE-UP <\/b><\/p>\n THREE GAMES PLAYABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME <\/b><\/p>\n Once again this year, Bigben Week gave visitors the chance to try out the preview versions of several games.<\/p>\n Among these were the eagerly-awaited RoboCop: Rogue City<\/i><\/b>, presented for the first time by Teyon\u2019s developers, and Gangs of Sherwood<\/i><\/b>, the cooperative action game revisiting the legend of Robin Hood.<\/p>\n Introducing a wackier game world, ruled by zombies, Eko Software showcased its creation ParadiZe Project<\/i><\/b>, <\/i>a game straddling the hack\u2019n slash and survival genres and out for release at the end of this year on consoles and PC.<\/p>\n FOUR NEWLY ANNOUNCED GAMES: <\/b><\/p>\n – Asterix & Obelix: Heroes <\/i><\/b>is an RP-based collectable cards game, featuring the world of the indomitable Gauls. Developed by Jumpgate AB, the game will be available on all platforms in September 2023.<\/p>\n – Off-road racing will come to the fore this year, with Overpass 2<\/i><\/b>. The racing and route-plotting simulator developed by Neopica is set to return to consoles and PC on October 19, 2023.<\/p>\n – Both developed by the Tivola studio, Wildshade: Unicorn Champions <\/i><\/b>and Animal Hospital <\/i><\/b>are games that appeal to kids and families. The first is a unicorn-mounted racing game set in a make-believe world, while in the second players take on the role of a vet for both real and fantasy pets. Both games are due for release on consoles and PC in Fall 2023.<\/p>\n A NEW VERSION PLAYABLE FOR 6 OTHER TITLES IN THE CATALOG\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Though both are set during World War One, that is the only point they have in common. Ad Infinitum<\/i><\/b>, the psychological horror game by the Hekate studio, and the strategy and survival game War Hospital<\/i><\/b>, are each presenting a new playable version. They are out for release on September 14 and August 31 respectively, on PC and consoles.<\/p>\n More sports-inclined gamers need not feel left out, with the chance to try out the freshly announced new DLC for Session: Skate Sim<\/i><\/b>, <\/i>and the new cycling games versions Tour de France 2023 <\/i><\/b>and Pro Cycling Manager 2023<\/i><\/b>, which offer more strategic gameplay, updated routes, and all of this year\u2019s teams and riders.<\/p>\n Finally, on the eve of its official release, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum<\/i><\/b>TM <\/i><\/b><\/span>is another game to feature heavily, where players take control of Gollum\u2019s quest for the Precious. Daedalic\u2019s teams have made the trip to showcase the game in its final version.<\/p>\n NEW PERIPHERALS & ACCESSORIES FOR ALL GAMERS <\/b><\/p>\n With worldwide recognition among gamers for the quality of its controllers, NACON has continuing to add a whole bunch of new products to its ranges.<\/p>\n NACON for Xbox <\/b><\/p>\n Launched in 2021, the official peripherals family for the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One is proving a big hit in both Europe and North America. It now includes a brand-new affordable and handy controller, the EVOL-X, set for release in September 2023. This will be available in classic black or white color schemes, plus a host of all-new alternative versions, including transparent with LEDs.<\/p>\n