LOS ANGELES — October 13th, 2022 — Com2uS, the global mobile and online game development and publishing company, today announced that Out of the Park Baseball 23 (OOTP) has partnered with Topps® BUNT®, the flagship digital collectibles app of The Topps Company, Inc., a division of Fanatics Collectibles and next-gen physical and digital trading card company, to integrate Topps-branded baseball cards into Out of the Park Baseball 23’s Perfect Team mode for the first time ever. Out of the Park Baseball 23 players can now access Topps player cards for all Major League Baseball teams, featuring iconic Topps designs and all-new missions and rewards for both Out of the Park Baseball 23 and the Topps® BUNT® app. These cards can be accessed on both the PC version of Out of the Park Baseball 23 and the mobile app OOTP Go 23. Additionally, the Topps® BUNT® app in the App Store and Google Play will soon be announcing challenges that allow OOTP 23 players to earn Perfect Points for Out of the Park Baseball 23.
"The implementation of Topps cards in Out of the Park Baseball's Perfect Team is a dream come true for our development team and our fans," says Richard Grisham, head of Business Development for Com2uS USA. "Topps is the gold standard of baseball cards, and we are thrilled to have them featured in our game and to bring the fun of OOTP to their fantastic BUNT app. Sharing rewards across both platforms is a wonderful way for fans to have even more fun with these titles. Collecting baseball cards is a time honored tradition for every sports fan and we can’t wait for players to experience it first hand as part of OOTP 23."
The OOTP 23 and Topps partnership will bring forth the following new key features and activations:
- New Topps Cards for Every MLB Team - Perfect Team enthusiasts will be able to access 91 Topps-designed cards over the course of the season. Each MLB team will ultimately have three Topps player cards; one pitcher, one hitter, and one Topps reward card that players can earn by capturing that team’s player and pitcher.
- Cross-title Rewards - When a Perfect Team player gets their first Topps card, they will immediately earn valuable rewards in the Topps® BUNT® app, including a 100,000 in-app currency boost plus 10 Postseason Packs as well as a bonus Diamond Pack in Perfect Team.
- Fun New Missions and Rewards - When a Perfect Team player completes all 30 Topps team missions across Leagues, Tournaments and Perfect Drafts, they will receive a bonus “topper” Topps card.
- Cards for Various Levels of Play - Rookies and veterans alike can enjoy the OOTP 23’s Topps baseball cards with Gold, Diamond and Perfect card varieties available.
- Earn Perfect Points in Topps BUNT App - Players will soon be able to complete OOTP-themed challenges in the Topps® BUNT® app to gain upwards of 35,000 Perfect Points to be used in Perfect Team.
“Out of the Park Baseball offers a top-notch sports strategy experience and we wanted to find a way to reward both of our dedicated communities with this collaboration,” said Gino Ferrazzano, Director of Marketing, Topps Digital - Fanatics Collectibles. “Topps® BUNT® app has been a go-to destination for baseball fans to collect our iconic digital collectibles for more than a decade, and with the Perfect Team integration, we’re able to cross a new barrier in sharing our rich legacy with competitive gamers and baseball fans alike.”
Officially licensed by Major League Baseball and MLB Players, Inc., OOTP 23 features the full 2022 roster of players and rules for unrivaled authenticity, along with a stacked lineup of upgrades and 3D visuals to bring the beloved baseball management experience to the present. The latest iteration of the series welcomes rookies and veterans alike with more ways to play, learn and build their perfect teams than ever before. Featuring an all-new tutorial system, OOTP 23 gives returning players the tools to brush up on their skills while providing newcomers the ability to quickly learn the ropes and manage like a pro. The OOTP 23 experience can be enjoyed in both the PC title Out of the Park Baseball 23 as well as the mobile app OOTP Go 23.
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About Out of the Park Developments
Out of the Park Developments is the developer of the award-winning Out of the Park Baseball series of baseball strategy games and Franchise Hockey Manager series of hockey strategy titles. German-based OOTP Developments was founded by Markus Heinsohn and Andreas Raht in 1999, and in 2019 became a subsidiary of Com2Us. OOTP Developments has consistently produced games that have met with critical acclaim, including winning Metacritic's coveted “PC Game of the Year” for the 2016 version of OOTP and "Game of the Year" for the 2007 edition of OOTP, which remains the second highest-rated PC game on Metacritic of all time. Further information on the company and its games is available from the OOTP Developments website, http://www.ootpdevelopments.com
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About Com2uS
Established in 1998 and headquartered in South Korea, Com2uS operates internationally with offices in the United States, Germany, Japan, Indonesia, Taiwan, China, Thailand and Vietnam, and became a subsidiary of Com2uS Holdings (previous: GAMEVIL) in 2013. As a leading developer and publisher of mobile games, they thrive on creating successful games with a level of depth and engagement for the global market. With a newly added focus on blockchain and metaverse, Com2uS is taking a new leap as a global comprehensive content and platform company to lead the global digital paradigm.
Com2uS currently has a number of mobile games around the world, including Summoners War, Ace Fishing: Wild Catch and Golf Star. With over 100 million downloads and global sales of $2 billion, Summoners War is the #1 grossing game in 86 countries and in the top 10 in 137. The game's RPG mobile sales is ranked first in 133 countries and continues to grow worldwide.
About Topps:
Founded in 1938, The Topps Company, Inc. is part of Fanatics Collectibles, a next-gen physical and digital trading cards and collectibles company that was launched in 2021 and is a subsidiary of Fanatics Holdings, Inc. Through Fanatics Collectibles, Topps entertains and delights consumers with a diversified, engaging, multi-platform product portfolio that includes physical and digital collectibles, trading cards, trading card games, sticker and album collections, memorabilia and curated experiential events. Properties include Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, UEFA Champions League, Bundesliga, National Hockey League, Formula 1, Star Wars, Garbage Pail Kids®, and more. Topps Digital Sports & Entertainment has connected with people around the world who have downloaded our apps including Topps® BUNT®, TOPPS® KICK®, Topps® NHL SKATE™, Star Wars™: Card Trader by Topps®, Marvel Collect! by Topps® and Disney Collect! by Topps®. For additional information visit fanaticsinc.com, topps.com, play.toppsapps.com.
About Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest level of professional baseball. Led by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr., MLB remains committed to making an impact in the communities of the U.S., Canada and throughout the world, perpetuating the sport's larger role in society and permeating every facet of baseball's business, marketing, community relations and social responsibility endeavors. MLB currently features record levels of competitive balance, continues to expand its global reach through programming and content to fans all over the world, and registered records in games and minutes watched last season on MLB.TV. With the continued success of MLB Network and MLB digital platforms, MLB continues to find innovative ways for its fans to enjoy America's National Pastime and a truly global game. For more information on Major League Baseball, visit www.MLB.com.
About MLB Players, Inc.
MLB Players, Inc. is the business arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association. The Major League Baseball Players Association (www.MLBPLAYERS.com) is the collective bargaining representative for all professional baseball players of the 30 Major League Baseball teams and serves as the exclusive group licensing agent for commercial and licensing activities involving active Major League Baseball players. On behalf of its members, it operates the Players Choice licensing program and the Players Choice Awards, which benefit the needy through the Major League Baseball Players Trust (www.PlayersTrust.org), a charitable foundation established and run entirely by Major League Baseball players. Follow @MLBPlayersInc on Instagram and Twitter.