BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe announced today that MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION 2 is out on PlayStation 5.
The title originally released in 2019 on PlayStation 4, providing pilots across the world intense 6v6 online battles on realistic battlefields. In MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION 2, Mobile Suits are not the only heroes. Pilots can place bombs, request support fire and sometimes infantry can even decide the outcome of a battle.
On PlayStation 5, players will be benefit from an improved haptic feedback and trigger resistance diversity to provide a more immersive and realistic feedback experience whether they are using a machine gun or beam rifle!
Along with the release on PlayStation 5, players can enjoy even more options and variety to their game with the release of English audio! Chat with Neidhardt, Tenda or Katarina in Base Camp to hear their new voices.
A brand-new map, Military Base, is also added to the game. This map is a vast, open flatland with medium to large buildings, making it a long-range combat specialist’s dream. With the buildings that dot the flat land, pilots will find clear line of sight to the ground.
Finally, players can transfer their progress and saved data from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 by using the same PlayStation Network account.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S. part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc. is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content for platforms including all major video game consoles, PC and mobile. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TEKKEN™, SOULCALIBUR™ and DARK SOULS™ as well as new franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™ and THE DARK PICTURES ANTHOLOGY.
Explore the wild frontier in a brand new open-world adventure inspired by the upcoming Dreamworks animation feature film Spirit untamed
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe, Outright Games and Universal Games and Digital Platforms are excited to reveal the upcoming release of DreamWorks Spirit Lucky’s Big Adventure, the first-ever video game set in the adventurous world of DreamWorks Animation’s award-winning Spirit franchise. The new video game will release on Nintendo Switch™, Playstation®4, Xbox One and PC digital in Winter 2021 (ANZ).
Inspired by the upcoming DreamWorks Animation feature film, Spirit Untamed, this new open-world action-adventure game offers players a chance to go on a wild adventure and explore the wonders of the frontier with Lucky and her beloved wild mustang, Spirit. This original story celebrates themes of adventure, friendship and the special bond between a girl and her horse as Lucky teams up with best friends, Abigail and Pru, to embark on a fun-filled quest for hidden treasure in Miradero.
KEY GAME FEATURES:
BE LUCKY – Star in a new adventure with your fearless best friends Abigail and Pru.
BOND WITH SPIRIT – Groom Lucky’s faithful mustang to help him grow stronger and trek to new regions.
RIDE THE FRONTIER – Explore a wild, open landscape full of collectibles.
SHOW YOUR STYLE – Give Lucky a new look with outfits and accessories collected throughout the game.
LIVE THE LIFE – Rescue animals in danger, help the townsfolk, compete in horse races, take photos and more!
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Universal Games and Digital Platforms once again, especially on such a unique, diverse and beloved franchise,” said Terry Malham, CEO of Outright Games. “As a company, we strive to create innovative, exciting games and with DreamWorks Spirit Lucky’s Big Adventure, we are proud to bring fans a game that is ideal for young girls and will surely provide fun for the entire family.”
“With this new game, we will explore the themes of true friendship and daring adventures in authentic, fresh and creative ways,” said Jim Molinets, SVP of Production, Universal Games and Digital Platforms. “The world of Miradero will be brought to life in this interactive coming-of-age story that will delight fans and introduce the vibrant world to new audiences.”
The Spirit franchise achieved huge success with the Netflix series Spirit Riding Free, released as eight full seasons and several specials. The series has received huge critical acclaim, including a 2019 Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation, and ranks as the top Netflix series for girls ages 2-5 and 6-11. The DreamWorks Spirit toy line is also a best-seller and was nominated for a Toy of the Year Award in 2018 and in 2019 for Doll of the Year. The Spirit franchise will continue with the release of the new DreamWorks Animation feature film, Spirit Untamed, on June 4, 2021, inviting even more fans to join the adventures in Miradero.
DreamWorks Spirit Lucky’s Big Adventure launches Winter 2021 (ANZ) on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Steam, with pre-orders now.
About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN™, GALAGA™, TEKKEN™, SOULCALIBUR™, ACE COMBAT™ and DARK SOULS™. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe is the premier publisher for anime-based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL™, and ONE PIECE™.
An epic adventure about a headstrong girl longing for a place to belong who discovers a kindred spirit when her life intersects with a wild horse, Spirit Untamed is the next chapter in the beloved story from DreamWorks Animation. Lucky Prescott never really knew her late mother, Milagro Navarro, a fearless horse-riding stunt performer from Miradero, a small town on the edge of the wide-open frontier. Like her mother, Lucky isn’t exactly a fan of rules and restrictions, which has caused her Aunt Cora no small amount of worry. Lucky has grown up in an East Coast city under Cora’s watchful eye, but when Lucky presses her own luck with one too many risky escapades, Cora picks up stakes and moves them both back with Lucky’s father, Jim, in Miradero. Lucky is decidedly unimpressed with the sleepy little town. She has a change of heart when she meets Spirit, a wild Mustang who shares her independent streak, and befriends two local horseback riders, Abigail Stone and Pru Granger.
When a heartless horse wrangler and his team plan to capture Spirit and his herd and auction them off to a life of captivity and hard labor, Lucky enlists her new friends and bravely embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to rescue the horse who has given her freedom and a sense of purpose, and has helped Lucky discover a connection to her mother’s legacy that she never expected. Spirit Untamed, the follow-up to DreamWorks Animation’s Oscar®-nominated film Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, is directed by Elaine Bogan (Netflix and DreamWorks Animation Television’s Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia) and is produced by Karen Foster (co-producer, How to Train Your Dragon). The film’s co-director is Ennio Torresan (head of story, The Boss Baby), and the film’s score is by composer Amie Doherty (Amazon’s Undone, DreamWorks Animation’s Marooned).
About Outright Games
Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved entertainment licenses globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favourites such as Jumanji: The Video Game with Sony Pictures, Paw Patrol: On a Roll with Nickelodeon, Ben 10 with Cartoon Network, and Dragons: Dawn of New Risers with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy. For more information please visit: www.outrightgames.com
About Universal Games and Digital Platforms
Universal’s Games and Digital Platforms group leverages the vast portfolio of IP and characters from NBCUniversal. The Games and Digital Platforms group is a business unit of Universal Brand Development, which is chartered with globally expanding the company’s intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, content and consumer experiences. The company’s extensive portfolio includes properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation, and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. Universal Brand Development is part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. www.universalbranddevelopment.com
About DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation (DWA), a division of the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, within NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, is a global family entertainment company with feature film and television brands. The company’s deep portfolio of intellectual property is supported by a robust, worldwide consumer products practice, which includes licensing, and location-based entertainment venues around the world. DWA’s feature film heritage includes many of the world’s most beloved characters and franchises, including Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Trolls and The Boss Baby, and have amassed more than $15 billion in global box office receipts. DreamWorks Animation’s television business has quickly become one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality, animated family programming, reaching consumers in more than 190 countries. Creating a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats and delivering deep, fully immersive worlds served up with compelling characters, the prolific studio has garnered 27 Emmy awards since inception in 2013.
A Heartful of Games
AHEARTFUL OF GAMES (AHEARTFUL) is an independent game studio based in Madrid, Spain. Since our Kickstarter debut on 14th of February, we’ve strived to make compelling and innovative games. Heart&Slash was our first project, and stood out for its unique visual style and virtually endless replayability, making it an engaging couch brawler experience. Founded in humble beginnings, H&S’s development was entirely remote and lasted over 18 months, all the while maintaining an active Early Access campaign. Heart&Slash was released on Steam, Xbox One and PS4 in 2016. The Nintendo Switch release came out during Christmas 2018. At the end of 2015, while H&S’s development was ramping down, AHEARTFUL collaborated with Kaia Studios with their debut title Dynasty Feud a 2D fast-paced 4-player brawler centered on one-hit-kill as a core mechanic. In a match of Dynasty Feud, players control all the family members of warrior dynasties, replacing each other after each death. Dynasty Feud earned multiple honors and awards for its engaging gameplay and support for online play. In 2017, we began the pre-production of IRONSKINS, for which so far, AHEARTFUL has received both the CREATIVE MEDIA and RED.ES grants. IRONSKINS is still in development today and is scheduled to release in 2020.
UnderMine Unearths Nintendo Switch Release on 11 February
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – 29 January, 2020 – UnderMine, the action-adventure roguelike brimming with secrets from developer Thorium Entertainment, strikes it rich with a release on Nintendo Switch on Thursday, 11 Feb., after more than 600,000 players enjoyed the game on Steam and via Xbox Game Pass.
With pickaxe in hand and bravery in heart, control a foolhardy peasant bent on delving into a mysterious mine in search of untold riches. Fight for life against the dangers awaiting in the dark depths. Venture through the lowest reaches until that commoner meets their doom, then send the next unfortunate soul to retrieve their gear and plumb further into the caverns.
Use bombs to blow up walls and rocks to unearth secret passages, collect precious gold before the slimy Pilfers claim it, and rescue potential allies deep within the mine. Fight against the devious dungeon denizens all the way to the end of each level where room-filling bosses stand between the fearless miner and their objective.
Get creative with each new run, desperately scavenging ability-granting relics, potions with magical effects, treasure, and other items, hoping that the next run goes more smoothly than the last. Make the difficult choice to either hoard gold for the subsequent descent or spend the hard-earned cash on useful items or helpful upgrades.
Master the mines, then seek new challenges in the true roguelike Othermine, starting fresh without any upgrades, for nearly endless replayability. After five major content updates during Early Access, Thorium will continue to expand the mine’s operations with post-launch updates arriving on all platforms in the coming months.
“Ever since we released our first Early Access version, the question our fans kept asking was ‘When is it coming to Switch?’” said Derek Johnson, Founder, Thorium Entertainment. “Releasing a game on a Nintendo platform is a dream come true, and we look forward to new fans joining the horde this February!”
UnderMine launches Thursday, 11 Feb., on Nintendo Switch for $19.99. UnderMine supports English, French, German, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Russian language text.
Founded in 2015 by Derek Johnson, with his fellow former Relic Entertainment co-worker Clint Tasker joining him, the two-person Vancouver studio brought together by their passion for games. The duo was inspired by their experience in AAA development and the processes that make those games great while having the benefits of independent development, such as artistic integrity and being true to themselves. At the end of the day, Thorium knows games are meant to be fun, and if they’re not enjoying the process, their players aren’t going to enjoy the game. UnderMine is the studio’s debut title, initially released for Steam Early Access in 2019.
GET A GLIMPSE OF THE POWER OF NARUTO UZUMAKI (LAST BATTLE) IN THE LATEST TRAILER FOR NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER
Today, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. has released the first trailer for NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER’s 22nd DLC character, Naruto Uzumaki (Last Battle). Watch Naruto Uzumaki (Last Battle) fight for his team in the all new trailer available here:
As the first-ever “Heal-type” iteration of Naruto to be featured in NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER, Naruto Uzumaki (Last Battle) won’t go down easy and will have the ability to activate the powerful Sage of Six Paths Mode via his Secret Technique to revive, heal and buff his allies. Naruto Uzumaki (Last Battle) DLC will emerge from the shadows and onto NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER at a later date.
NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER is available now for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM®.
Bonus Costumes and New Gameplay Trailer Also Revealed Today
SYDNEY, 29th January 2021 – Today Square Enix Ltd., released a free demo for BALAN WONDERWORLD™. The demo offers a sneak peek at all the whimsy and magic the game has in store ahead of its March 26th release. By downloading and playing the demo, players can unlock platform-specific bonus costumes, which can be enjoyed when playing the full game after purchase.
Blue Launcher – PlayStation 5™/PlayStation®4 Edition Star Launcher – Nintendo Switch™ Edition X Launcher – Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One Edition Steam Launcher – Steam® Edition
In addition, Square Enix unveiled the brand-new True Happiness is an Adventure trailer, which showcases a range of the 80 in-game costumes and fantastical adventures that await in Wonderworld.
To view the new trailer
The demo features three of BALAN WONDERWORLD’s twelve magical worlds, and also supports local two-player co-op that can be enjoyed with friends and family by plugging-in and pressing any button on a second controller. Players can battle Negati, play Balan’s Bout mini-games and collect Balan Statues together as Leo and Emma, combining abilities from different costumes to explore each wonderous world and access new paths that are unavailable in solo play.
To find the BALAN WONDERWORLD demo, search “BALAN WONDERWORLD” on each respective platform: PlayStation®5/PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One, Steam®.
BALAN WONDERWORLD will release March 26th, 2021 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Steam®. Physical copies of the game also include a collectible Balan Theatre ticket, while supplies last.
* The bonus costume will be added to the full game by reading the demo play data. * The bonus costumes will be unlocked from the release date of the full game. *On PlayStation®5/PlayStation®4/Nintendo Switch™/Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One, the full game must be played with the account that downloaded the demo. * To obtain the bonus costume, the demo and full game must be played on the same platform.
* For the Steam® edition, the bonus costume can be obtained by playing the full game when save data from the demo is present. However, please be aware that purchasing the full game without save data from the demo present will prevent you from claiming the bonus.
About BALAN WONDERWORLD
BALAN WONDERWORLD is a wondrous action-platformer game themed around the mysterious Balan theatre; home to a mischievous maestro named Balan. The stars of the show will use special abilities from a multitude of characterful costumes as they adventure in the bizarre and imaginary land of Wonderworld. Here memories and vistas from the real-world mix with the things that people hold dear. Twelve different tales await our stars in Wonderworld, each with their own unique quirks. Players will explore all corners of these labyrinthine stages, battling Negati and playing mini-games that are hidden along the way, to get to the heart of each touching story.
BALAN COMPANY brings together talented videogame developers, visual artists, and composers to tell the greatest stories and provide the ultimate platformer experiences.
BALAN WONDERWORLD will be available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X with support for Smart Delivery, PlayStation®5 console, PlayStation®4 console, Nintendo Switch™, and PC (STEAM®) on 26th March. For more information, visit: www.balanwonderworld.com
About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal®. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 159 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 81 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
BALAN WONDERWORLD, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, EIDOS MONTREAL, FINAL FANTASY, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. Sonic the Hedgehog and Team Sonic are either registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION. All other trademarks are properties
The all-in-one fan platform lets users create and share their fandom on mobile devices
PANGYO, KOREA – Jan. 28, 2021 – NCSOFT, a global premier game developer and publisher, today launched the K-POP entertainment platform, ‘UNIVERSE,’ in 134 countries. UNIVERSE is an all-in-one technology platform, which offers different fandom activities on mobile devices to build a stronger connection between artists and fans.
The UNIVERSE App offers:
Universe Originals – Provides exclusive media content to users daily, including music videos, photos, and podcasts.
Fan Network Service – Allowing fans and artists to stay connected. Artists can share personal, behind-the-scenes moments through UNIVERSE, and can comment on fan-created content.
Content Creator – This lets fans produce and share fan art and videos of their favorite artists, communicate with other fans, and vote on popular content.
Private Messages & Calls – Using AI speech developed by NCSOFT based on artists’ actual voices, UNIVERSE delivers messages and texts to fans from the actual artists.
Studio – Using 3D characters based on the visual likeness and motion capture of the artists, fans can create customized outfits, stage concepts, and more. Then, create virtual music videos based on those designs and share them directly with other fans and the artists themselves.
Beginning today, UNIVERSE and NCSOFT are unveiling original content featuring 11 K-Pop artists. A music video of the first UNIVERSE Originals, ‘D-D-Dance’ by IZ*ONE, is also available exclusively on the UNIVERSE App. Download UNIVERSE for free on the Google Play Store and App Store for iPhone, iPad. More information is available on the official website: http://www.universe-official.io
About NCSOFT
NCSOFT, headquartered in Pangyo, Korea, is the world’s premier publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online games, including the critically acclaimed Aion®, Blade & Soul®, Lineage®, and Guild Wars® franchises. NCSOFT West is a division of NCSOFT that holds operating responsibilities for North America, Europe, South America, and Australia/New Zealand. More information can be found at www.ncsoft.com.
All-New Features Coming to Game’s Global Version at Launch
LOS ANGELES – JAN. 28, 2021 – After success in major markets including Korea and other Asian countries, Netmarble’s latest open world RPG Blade & Soul Revolutionhas officially opened pre-registration on the App Store and Google Play for all players ahead of the game’s upcoming global launch.
Starting today, players that pre-register to download the game at launch will receive 1,000 Black Crystals (Blade & Soul Revolution‘s premium currency) and one premium pet- Lumi for Android users and Sparkie for iPhone users. At launch, global players can look forward to five starting professions including the Summoner, and streamlined mechanics from the game’s Asian version that enable easier casual gameplay.
The pre-registration website has also been updated with details on the game’s story, professions, and in-game content like raids, dungeons, PvP, and faction wars. All new videos showcasing Blade & Soul Revolution’s story, raids, arenas, and faction wars have also been uploaded to the official YouTube channel for players to enjoy.
Blade & Soul Revolution is an Open World Mobile RPG that translates breathtaking cinematic stories of revenge based on the PC online game of Blade & Soul. The game stays true to its PC roots with a high level of full 3D graphics and large-scale content that has been revamped to perform flawlessly on mobile devices. It displays eastern-fantasy world with stunning full 3D graphics backed by the Unreal Engine 4, offering massive real-time faction battle and incomparable hands-on action experience.
Blade & Soul Revolution pre-registration will be available in 138 countries on Google Play and 143 countries on Apple’s App Store. Itwill launch in 2021 as a free digital download (with in-app purchases) on both platforms. For more information, please visit the official website and follow Blade & Soul Revolution on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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About Netmarble Corporation
Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and Big Hit Entertainment, Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (January 28, 2021) – BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announced that Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 is launching today in the Americas on the PlayStation®5 computer entertainment system. The free-to-play title is now available as a digital download via the PlayStation Store. In addition to the PlayStation 5 launch, players now have the option to select between Japanese and English voiceover options – which will now be available for both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 versions – as well as gameplay improvements, upgrades, and a new map for players to conduct battle upon.
Whether by land or by space, Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 features fan favorite Mobile Suits for pilots to drop into and lay waste to their foes. Players will fight for their survival in intense 6v6 team online battles with players all around the world. Infantry battles in Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 add a new dimension to the in-game combat, giving pilots the ability to take part in the fight alongside mechas, placing bombs in enemy bases or requesting support fire to help decide the outcome of the battle. Additionally, customizable Mobile Suits offer players the opportunity to enhance their favorite mecha through Development Points earned in battle.
Boasting an ever-evolving rotation of Mobile Suits, stages, clothing, and events, Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 launched in the Americas with a plethora of content upon release and has been adding new content and updates since its launch.
About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z®, and ONE PIECE®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.
Join Shaun the Sheep and the Flock in a Slew of New Branded Rides and Attractions Now Available in the Latest RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch Content Update
NEW YORK, NY (January 28, 2021) – Atari® — one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers — announced today the launch of its partnership with Aardman®, the multi-award-winning and independent studio best known for its stop-motion clay animation techniques, to bring the eccentric cast of the internationally loved children’s television series Shaun the Sheep to Atari’s popular theme park management series in RollerCoaster Tycoon® Touch™ for mobile devices.
Spun off from the iconic Wallace & Gromit films by Nick Park, the titular sheep Shaun and his flock of charming friends arrive today in the new Shaun the Sheep season update in RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch — adding branded rides, character statues, and various Shaun the Sheep-themed attractions.
“Much like RollerCoaster Tycoon, Aardman is a well-loved brand with years of global prestige; it’s a brand that fans can count on to bring fun and endlessly charming characters to whatever they work on,” said Tony Chien, VP Marketing of Atari. “This partnership allows us to bring a fresh yet well-known face to RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch. We are thrilled to share all of the creatively themed content that the world of Shaun the Sheep offers to our fans.”
“RollerCoaster Tycoon is one of one the world’s most recognized and established amusement park building game franchises,” said Adam Vincent-Garland, Category Manager, Interactive and Toys, Aardman. “Shaun the Sheep attractions have been entertaining families across the globe for years, so it only made sense to bring Shaun to the beloved mobile game. Players will be flocking to customize their parks with new and hilarious rides and attractions featuring everyone’s favorite fuzzy friend!”
Watch the RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch — Shaun the Sheep season update trailer here:
The Atari partnership with Aardman allows the beloved series to come to life in RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch with 15 new themed rides and attractions inspired by the world of Shaun the Sheep. Park visitors can get a high-level view of frantic farm madness by riding the Tower of Sheep and Lu-La’s Helter Skelter, stop in for a slice of ‘za at the Shaun the Sheep Pizzeria (or brave the pizza-themed Baa-gherita ride), and strap into the Shaun the Sheep Farmhouse Coaster! Players can also collect statues of fan-favorite characters including the Farmer, Bitzer, Timmy, and of course, Shaun himself! Shaun the Sheep rides and attractions are available via the in-game store or unlocked by completing in-game challenges.
To download RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch, please visit:
Based on RollerCoaster Tycoon®, one of the best-selling franchises in PC gaming history, RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch is a free-to-play, innovative 3D simulation game where players can create, build, manage, and share their own imaginative park creations. RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch features a touch-control coaster creator that encourages players to easily design coasters — giving them the freedom to express their creativity. Released in early 2017 on mobile devices, RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch has been downloaded over 30 million times and soared to the top of the charts after being featured numerous times on the App Store and Google Play.
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About Atari
Atari is an interactive entertainment company. As an iconic brand that transcends generations and audiences, the company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®. Atari has offices in New York and Paris. Visit us online at www.Atari.com.
RollerCoaster Tycoon® is a registered trademark of Chris Sawyer. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
About Aardman
Aardman, based in Bristol (UK) and co-founded in 1976 by Peter Lord and David Sproxton, is an independent and multi-award-winning studio. It produces feature films, series, advertising, games and interactive entertainment – such as the ‘visually astonishing’ (Guardian), BAFTA® nominated console game, 11-11: Memories Retold, and the four-times Gold Cannes Lions-winning StorySign app – and innovative attractions for both the domestic and international market, including a new 4D theatre attraction at Efteling in the Netherlands.
Its productions are global in appeal, novel, entertaining, brilliantly characterised and full of charm reflecting the unique talent, energy and personal commitment of the Aardman team. The studio’s work – which includes the creation of much-loved characters including Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, and Morph – is often imitated, and yet the company continues to lead the field producing a rare brand of visually stunning content for cinema, broadcasters, digital platforms and live experiences around the world.
The studio runs the Aardman Academy to nurture talent and strengthen ties between the animation industry and education. The Aardman Academy offers a variety of courses from intensive one-day workshops teaching production skills and storyboarding, to comprehensive twelve-week courses for professionals in craft-based subjects from model making to animation. In November 2018, it became an Employee Owned Organization, to ensure Aardman remains independent and to secure the creative legacy and culture of the company for many decades to come. Learn more at www.aardman.com.
About Shaun the Sheep
Shaun the Sheep, Aardman’s family favorite TV series, is recognized the world over for its slapstick humour, distinctive look and strong, quirky characters and enjoyed across multiple media platforms. First appearing in Nick Park’s 1995 Academy Award winning Wallace & Gromit ‘A Close Shave’, Shaun then went on to star in his own series which launched on BBC One in 2007. Shaun the Sheep is currently broadcast in 170 territories around the world and is an internationally celebrated icon with over 5.6 million fans on Facebook. In 2015, the first Shaun the Sheep Movie with feature film partner StudioCanal was released around the world to critical acclaim and the first half-hour TV special aired as part of many broadcaster’s festive season. Most recently, Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon was released in October 2019.
Farm Frenzy is now available on Steam and is ready to win over a whole new set of fans!
The series’s classic gameplay returns: players must turn their humble farm into a profitable agrobusiness. Take care of animals, get the farm in order and harvest crops. And if you run into a bear or other dangerous animals, don’t worry! You have all the tools you need to take care of them.
What’s different about the new Farm Frenzy? First, the are some graphical changes. All the animal models, buildings and backgrounds have been created in 3D from scratch. The game now has a dynamic day/night cycle, which means you can now collect produce and take care of the animals while watching the sunset. This helps to create a real farming atmosphere.
Players will also appreciate the gameplay changes – every level now has weather conditions that affect gameplay. On sunny days, grass in levels disappears much faster and needs to be watered. When it rains, grass grows without watering. The game also features new animals such as horses and foals, which come with their own special gameplay mechanics.
But despite the new additions, the game offers the same Farm Frenzy experience that has already won over millions of players worldwide!
Alawar — is a major Russian publisher, developer and distributor of video games for PC, mobile, consoles and other devices. Since 1999, the company has released hundreds of games from over 250 teams. Today, it offers developers its expertise at all levels, including financing, analytics, localization and testing, marketing and PR.
