A couple of months after announcing that they would indeed be localizing Kandagawa Jet Girls, XSEED Games has officially set the release date for the game as August 25th in North America, Europe, and Australia for the PlayStation 4 and PC. It is worth noting that since the game began development post Sony’s censorship policy that there is no content difference between the PlayStation 4 and PC versions of the game.
In North America Kandagawa Jet Girls will be given a digital and limited physical release called the “Racing Hearts” limited edition that can be pre-ordered both through the XSEED Games store as well as a number of retailers while the European version will only be available digitally. The limited edition in North America is priced at $59.99 and includes the core game, a two disc soundtrack, 64 page art book, and a special collector’s box featuring exclusive artwork.
Interestingly enough, Ryobi and Ryona from Senran Kagura will be included in the game at release as a free bonus to Western fans whereas in Japan they were only available as DLC. Other downloadable characters such as Asuka and Yumi, Ikaruga and Yomi, Homura and Hikage, and Murasaki and Mirai will be sold separately after launch or together in a special $29.99 pass.
To go along with this announcement a number of new screenshots and a new gameplay trailer were released and you can check those out below.
PQube has announced that they now have a release date for at least the Nintendo Switch version of IndieLeague Studio’s Zengeon. The company is planning on releasing the game on the Switch on September 25th with both physical and digital versions being available, though the physical edition can only be pre-ordered through Funstock with an exclusive art card set.
As for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of the game, PQube has stated that they are still on the way and will be releasing sometime later in 2020, though the PC version is already available should fans want to check it out. Zengeon is a roguelite style RPG inspired by Chinese culture and deities where players will uncover the mystical story by collecting Memory Fragments in levels that change every time they play.
A new trailer for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV has been released and this time around NIS America is focusing on showing off a number of characters that may be familiar to longtime fans of the franchise. The characters include those from the Trails in the Sky series and more who will be appearing to battle alongside Class VII.
It is worth noting that, especially since this is the fourth game in a series that constantly features cliffhanging endings, that the trailer below will feature some potential spoilers for those who have yet to complete the third game in the series.
The trailer can be found below and as for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV, it is currently set to be released on October 27th in North America and Europe for the PlayStation 4 with a Nintendo Switch and PC release planned for sometime in 2021.
Repel the Necron awakening on PS4, Xbox One, Switch
Kasedo Games – the digital first publishing label of Kalypso – have announced that turn-based tactical game, Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus, is available now on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.
To mark the launch, a hard-hitting trailer has been released showing off the intense turn-based battles, expansive customisation options and the epic Necron tombs where players must fight for the survival of Mankind.
Taking control of Adeptus Mechanicus forces, players must lead their Tech-Priests and troops on a tactical quest to salvage ancient technologies from the mysterious Necron tombs of the planet Silva Tenebris.
The console release of Mechanicus builds on the critically acclaimed PC version with the addition of the Heretek DLC which exposes the dark underbelly of the Adeptus Mechanicus faction like never before. Players will face frighteningly familiar foes in a cohort of heretek Tech-Priests over five new missions using new disciplines, troops and unlockable firepower.
The console package is completed with the special Omnissiah Edition content which adds the atmospheric soundtrack, short story ‘Deus Ex Mechanicus’ by Andy Chambers, the stunning digital artbook, as well as the hard-hitting melee weapon, the Arc Scourge.
Game Information Title: Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus Platform(s): PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch Price: $59.95 Publisher: Kasedo Games (@KasedoGames) Developer: Bulwark Studios (@bulwarkStudios) Genre: Turn-Based Tactical Release: 17th July 2020 Hashtag: #Mechanicus40K
Kasedo Games is the ‘digital first’ – Division of Kalypso Media. The Kasedo Games label is committed to publishing high quality games, developed by handpicked and highly talented Indie developers. Titles published under the Kasedo label include: ‘Filament’, ‘Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus’, ‘Rise of Industry’, ‘Project Highrise’ and ‘Crowntakers’. www.kasedogames.com
About Bulwark Studios
Bulwark Studios is an Indie Games Developer, founded in France five years ago. Bulwark are focused on creating tactical/strategic game experiences that are rich in artistic quality and ripe in passion. They released Crowntakers in 2014 on PC, with a tablet version launching the following year.
About Games Workshop®
Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer®: Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniature soldiers, novels and model kits through more than 528 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.games-workshop.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including our publishing division ‘Black Library’ and our special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com.
PLAY TOGETHER AND HERO UP IN ‘PAW PATROL: MIGHTY PUPS SAVE ADVENTURE BAY’
The PAW Patrol™ is ready to set out on their mightiest mission yet as BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe, Outright Games, one of the leading global publisher of family friendly interactive entertainment, and Nickelodeon, today announced a brand-new video game, currently entitled “PAW Patrol: Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay”, based on the hit Nickelodeon preschool series PAW Patrol produced by Spin Master Entertainment. The new game will launch November 6, 2020, on Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC Digital.
Play together with friends and family in co-op mode, choose your favourite pup and use their mighty powers to take on heroic missions. The whole Patrol is here with key locations in the massive town of Adventure Bay ready to explore, from the Lookout to Jake’s Snowboarding Resort.
You’ll need each mighty pup’s special power including Chase’s Super Speed, Marshall’s Mighty Heat and Skye’s Whirlwind Power to help save the day and play with your friends in fun-filled mini games like Pup Pup Boogie and jump rope.
PAW Patrol is the number one entertainment franchise for pre-schoolers and a global phenomenon with reach in over 170 countries through its TV show, toys, video games, clothing lines and even theme park rides. Outright Games previously released ‘PAW Patrol: On a Roll’ in 2018 which is their bestselling title to date.
‘We’re beyond thrilled to work on our second PAW Patrol title with Nickelodeon, it’s been an amazing experience bringing everyone’s favourite pups to life through our video games,’ said Terry Malham CEO of Outright Games. ‘This is truly a pre-school powerhouse and one of the biggest names in kids’ entertainment, we couldn’t be more excited to launch this brand-new adventure that’s fun for the whole family.’
Key Features
EVERY PUP IS HERE – Play as Chase, Rubble, Marshall, Everest, Skye, Rocky, Zuma and Tracker.
EXPLORE ADVENTURE BAY – Take on seven super-heroic missions to rescue friends and save the day. Plus seven fun mini games!
USE MIGHTY POWERS – Play as the pups and use their mighty powers to create whirlwinds, use Energy Super Tools, lift the heaviest objects, and more!
TEAM UP ON THE DOUBLE – Two users can play in co-op mode on the same screen.
PAW Patrol: Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay launches on November 6, digitally and at retail on Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC.
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™.
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
KARTRIDER RUSH+ SEASON TWO RACES IN WITH CELESTIAL SWORD THEME
Smash hit mobile racing game receives new vehicles, game modes and more in massive content update for free on iOS and Android
SEOUL – July 17, 2020 – All engines are go for Season Two of the latest mobile kart-racing obsession, KartRider Rush+. Beginning today, speed addicts and racing gamers can burn rubber in an overhaul of new content for the multiplayer game from NEXON Korea Corporation, subsidiary of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. Players around the world on Android and iOS can download the latest KartRider Rush+ update for free through the official link here.
Today’s Season Two “Celestial Sword” update delivers a garage packed with sleek rides, all geared to lap the competition in KartRider Rush+’s action-packed gameplay. The new “Terra Blade” vehicle allows players to pose and gallop in the air. Additional karts including the “Golden Roadhog” and legendary “Justice” karts can also be unlocked and customized for the race track.
In addition to the all-new karts, KartRider Rush+ Season Two boasts multiple new features, such as:
New Mini-Game Flag Battle – In this added arcade mode, players must locate the flag on the track and deliver it to the opposing team’s camp to earn points
Unique Characters – Lunaris and Solaris, students of the legendary Moonlight gate keeper, arrive to duke it out in kart-racing combat
Fresh Accessories – Players can unlock new interior accessories such as “Bladeboard School ” to further decorate their My Room setups
Rewarding Quests – From now until Thursday, July 30, players who complete a new in-game quest can collect Terra Coins to unlock the rare Terra Blade. Similarly, when players gather “Brush Shards,” they can exchange them for a “Solaris” code until Sunday, July 26.
KartRider Rush+ is the latest IP-based development from the smash hit KartRider online game, which has grown in popularity since it was introduced to Korea-based players in 2012. KartRider Rush+ promises the fun-filled legacy of the KartRider brand, with revamped 3D cartoon graphics and a sense of control optimized for mobile devices. The game also implements KartRider’s original core components, such as Kartbody, Track, Game Mode and driving techniques, while introducing new mobile-only modes such as Ranked Mode and Relay Race.
Stay on the look-out for more information about KartRider Rush+ leading up to launch. Additional information for members of the press:
About NEXON Co. Ltd. NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world’s first graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. Nexon currently services nearly 100 titles in more than 190 countries. The Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Crytek’s New Trailer Showcases the Tech Powering Crysis Remastered on Nintendo Switch, Available July 23
FRANKFURT, Germany – July 17, 2020 – Crytek, in partnership with Saber Interactive, the team that brought The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to Nintendo Switch last year, has released a new trailer that dives into the technology used to bring the sci-fi classic Crysis Remastered to life on Switch.
Take a look at the game’s signature groundbreaking visuals, destructible open sandbox world, and adaptive gameplay on a brand-new platform. Vegetation bending, upgraded textures, depth of field and motion blur, enhanced dynamic lighting, global illumination (SVOGI), gyro aiming, and even sharks (…sharks?) are all packed into Crytek’s debut game on Switch.
Crysis Remastered is coming to Nintendo Switch on July 23, 2020. Pre-order it now for $29.99 on the Nintendo eShop!
About Crysis Remastered
With its 2007 release, Crysis set the industry standard for first-person shooters with stunning visuals, highly evolved gameplay, and an enormous sandbox world. Crysis Remastered adds new graphic features, high-quality textures, and CRYENGINE’s native hardware- and API-agnostic ray tracing solution – on PC, Xbox One X and PlayStation 4 Pro – to update the game for a new generation of hardware.
What begins as a simple rescue mission becomes the battleground of a new war as alien invaders swarm over the game’s island setting. Armed with a powerful Nanosuit, players must use adaptive tactics to survive and conquer. Crysis Remastered will launch in the future on PC, Xbox One and PlayStation®4.
About Crytek
Crytek is an independent video game developer, publisher, and technology provider dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming with its cutting-edge 3D game development solution CRYENGINE. With headquarters in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and studios in Kiev (Ukraine) and Istanbul (Turkey), Crytek has created multiple award-winning titles, including the original Far Cry, the Crysis series, Ryse: Son of Rome, The Climb, Robinson: The Journey and Hunt: Showdown. Crytek delivers fun and innovative gaming experiences for PC, consoles, and VR and continues to grow its reach in the games-as-a-service market. Every Crytek game is created with CRYENGINE, which can be used by anyone to create games.
XSEED Games Delivers Pulse-Pounding Aquatic Racing from the Creators of SENRAN KAGURA to Help Fans Beat the Heat this Summer
Torrance, Calif. – July 17, 2020 – XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced that Kandagawa Jet Girls, the adrenaline-fueled jet racing game from the creators of SENRAN KAGURA, will launch on August 25 for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC exclusively via Steam. The title is currently available for retail pre-purchase through the XSEED Games Store and participating retailers as a day one “Racing Hearts” limited edition for $59.99, and will be available digitally as a standalone purchase on the PlayStation®Store and Steam for Windows PC for $49.99 at launch. A digital deluxe version will also be available on the PlayStation Store and Steam for $59.99.
The water is cool, the jet machines are warmed up, and the crowd is ready to go wild! Seven teams vie to become racing queens of the waterways of Tokyo, dazzling the crowds along the way with aerial stunts, precision shooting, and photo-finishes. Each team has their own backstories and motivations for racing, some for fame, some for honor, but all to win the coveted Kandagawa Cup.
Adding to the fray against these seven teams, Kandagawa Jet Girls will launch with some of the stunning shinobi from SENRAN KAGURA, who bring their experience with water guns and ninja training to the races. Sisters Ryōbi and Ryōna, representing the Hebijo Clandestine Girls’ Academy, are included in the core roster of characters when the title releases in North America as a special gift to fans. Separately, Asuka and Yumi, leaders of the Gessen Girls’ Academy and Hanzō National Academy respectively, will join the lineup of characters as premium DLC after the title launches. Other DLC teams from the SENRAN KAGURA series include Ikaruga and Yomi, Homura and Hikage, and Murasaki and Mirai. The four teams will be sold separately and as a SENRAN KAGURA Character Pass for $29.99. The retail “Racing Hearts” edition will include the base game, two-disc soundtrack CD with 54 tracks, and a 5.5” x 7.3” softcover 64pg art book, all housed in a special box with exclusive art designed by Hanaharu Naruko. Find out more about Kandagawa Jet Girls and the “Racing Hearts” edition at its newly launched website: www.kandagawajetgirls.com.
The digital deluxe edition on PlayStation Store includes the base game, the full soundtrack with 54 tracks, a set of 14 avatars consisting of all the racers, and an exclusive theme. The digital deluxe edition on Steam includes the base game, the full soundtrack, and the Maid Bikini (Lemon Yellow) and Bunny Costume (Carrot Orange) character outfits. The Maid Bikini and Bunny Costume will also be sold separately for $2.99 each.
About Kandagawa Jet Girls
Jet racing is the sport of the future and the waterways of Tokyo host some of the most daring and skilled young athletes on their high-speed jet machines. Drivers, also known as ‘Jetters,’ pair up with a ‘Shooter’ armed with water weapons to blast away the competition. They must wow spectators if they want to win, building up their boost meter with spectacular aerial stunts while dodging obstacles and evading enemy attacks. Each team can be customized with various outfits, and players can get under the hood to tweak their jet machines’ parts to improve its capabilities and tweak its handling.
Pick from the seven two-girl teams, discovering each of their hopes and motivations for racing as you play through 64 episodes of lighthearted racing drama in single-player stories. Players can switch up the roles of Jetters and Shooters on each team throughout the story mode, and can pair up any two characters from any team to create their own dream team in free mode. The title features online multiplayer with support for up to four players.
Developed by Honey∞Parade Games and to be published for the PS4™ system in North America and globally on Windows PC exclusively via Steam by XSEED Games, Kandagawa Jet Girls will be released on August 25, 2020. The title is available for pre-purchase with a physical “Racing Hearts” limited edition for the PS4™ system with a MSRP of $59.99 at the XSEED Games Store and participating retailers. The standalone game will be available digitally on the PlayStation®Store and Steam for $49.99, while the digital deluxe will be available for $59.99. This title has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB. The PC version is not rated by the ESRB.
XSEED Games is the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., which is a publicly traded company listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Formed in 2004 and located in Torrance, California, XSEED Games publishes interactive entertainment content for PC and consoles from the Marvelous portfolio as well as from a wide variety of third-party partners. Whether it’s Marvelous properties such as STORY OF SEASONS (Bokujo Monogatari), SENRAN KAGURA, and Rune Factory, or third-party titles such as the Corpse Party and AKIBA’S TRIP series or the recently released Granblue Fantasy: Versus, XSEED Games has grown its reputation among gamers with its critically acclaimed localizations and commitment to fans, remaining ever dedicated to its “indie spirit, player-first” approach.
Developer of Surviving the Aftermath Now Operating as Paradox’s Ninth Internal Studio
STOCKHOLM and TAMPERE, Finland – July 17, 2020 – Paradox Interactive, a publisher and developer of games worth acquiring, today announced the acquisition of Iceflake Studios, a developer located in Tampere, Finland. This brings the total number of studios owned and operated by Paradox Interactive to nine, with locations in six countries.
Iceflake Studios was founded in 2007 and has developed games for PCs, consoles and for all current VR and mobile platforms. The studio is currently developing Surviving the Aftermath with Paradox, a survival management-strategy game now available in early access on PC and Xbox.
“When we started our discussion with Paradox, we knew that we had a very like-minded approach. Our collaboration with Surviving the Aftermath has been excellent and showed how similar our approach to development is. So when Paradox suggested that we could become part of the family, we were thrilled,” said Lasse Liljedahl, Co-Founder and Studio Manager at Iceflake. “It did not hurt that we were fans of Paradox games ourselves, to begin with! This new step helps us to focus on our dream of becoming one of the best developers in the game genres we love so much.”
“The collaborative efforts we’ve shared thus far with Iceflake have given us all the confidence that this is a natural fit,” said Charlotta Nilsson, COO at Paradox Interactive. “Surviving the Aftermath fits the Paradox portfolio perfectly, and Iceflake has shown themselves to be the kind of partner who can help us create more titles in our core genres. Turning this relationship into a long-term partnership is an easy decision, and we’re eager to share more great games with our audience in the years to come.”
Iceflake Studios joins the rapidly growing family of studios at Paradox Interactive, which also includes Paradox Development Studio in Stockholm; Paradox Arctic in Umeå, Sweden; the Paradox development team in Malmö, Sweden; Paradox Tectonic in Berkeley, California; Triumph Studios in Delft, The Netherlands; Harebrained Schemes in Seattle; Paradox Tinto in Barcelona, and Playrion Game Studio in Paris.
Paradox Interactive is a leading global publisher of strategy games for PC and console. The company has developed and published a world-renowned catalog stretching back to 1999, with players hailing from all around the world.
The publisher’s steadily-growing portfolio includes firmly established franchises such as the critically acclaimed Europa Universalis, Crusader Kings, Hearts of Iron, and Stellaris series created by Paradox Development Studio, the Age of Wonders series created by Triumph Studios, as well as award-winning titles such as Cities: Skylines, Pillars of Eternity, and more from a network of partner studios. Paradox is the owner of the World of Darkness IPs and is publishing Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. Today, over four million people play a Paradox game each month, and the number of registered Paradox users is over twelve million.
Paradox’s head offices are located in Stockholm, Sweden. Our development studios are located in Stockholm, Malmö and Umeå, Sweden, in Delft, The Netherlands, in Seattle, Washington, and in Berkeley, California. We share a passion for gaming and gamers, and our goal is to provide deep and challenging games with hours of gameplay and endless variety to our ever-growing community.
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Introducing Street Power Stars Daniel Capellaro and Issy Hitman
PARIS, FRANCE – July 17, 2020 – SFL Interactive and Maximum Games have revealed a new gameplay trailer showcasing the street power mode from their upcoming arcade sports game, Street Power Soccer (North America) or Street Power Football (worldwide). Each player is equipped with unique superpowers that enhance performance for tricks and scoring in the mode. As each player’s power gauge is filled, they can activate their superpowers. Street power mode is littered with consumables that appear randomly throughout playgrounds and become mobilized when players hit them.
In the new Street Power Soccer trailer, watch as players activate air jump (put your player airborne with a super volley kick), worm hole (create super-fast passing to teleport the ball to your teammate) or shield (prevent your opponents from stealing the ball from you for a short period of time).
Street Power Soccer features a premier roster of freestyle, panna, and street soccer global ambassadors. Some of street soccer’s most talented athletes will join the previously announced lively roster of: Sean Garnier, Liv Cooke, Melody Donchet, Andrew Henderson, Raquel Benetti, Daniel Got Hits, JaviFreestyle, Soufiane Bencok, Aguska Mnich, Michal Rycaj, Yoanna Dallier, Andreas Freestyle, Yo Katsuyama, Kazane Flower Boy Shimazaki, CrisFreestyle, Peter Karasek, Laura Biondo, Boyka Ortiz, Anas Boukami, Ahmed Rakaba, Kristoffer Liicht, and Easyman.
From Australia:
Introducing “D10” Daniel Capellaro — street legend, footballer and coach who specializes in technical skills
Here from the Netherlands:
We meet street legend and creator of the AKKA 3000 tricks, Issy Hitman
Street Power Soccer combines creative style with high-energy action for an over-the-top soccer and arcade videogame experience. Street Power Soccer features six distinct game modes, tons of customizable options to style your team to your liking, pumped up music, stages and ambassadors from around the world and more.
Street Power Soccer and Street Power Football are coming August 25 to PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam. Pre-order Street Power Soccer digitally and retail stores today. Media interested in a first look and preview of Street Power Soccer can email Danitra Alomia ([email protected]). Stay up to date with all Street Power Soccer news on the website, watch on YouTube, follow on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and “Like” us on Facebook.
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ABOUT GAMAJUN GAMES Gamajun Games is an independent game developer based in Brno, Czech Republic. Established in 1999 Gamajun Games is a team comprised of talented and experienced developers with world class art talent and a strong creative vision, an innovative development hub with a focus on high-quality games. www.gamajun-games.com.
ABOUT SFL INTERACTIVE SFL interactive is an indie French publisher created in 2018 in Paris and founded by industry veteran Michael Sportouch and French leading business angels and VC’s. SFL interactive is dedicated to creating unique and fun gameplay experiences with the objective to appeal to a global audience, www.streetpowergame.com.
ABOUT MAXIMUM GAMES Maximum Games is a top 20 full-service publisher and curator of quality games across all major platforms and global markets. The company is dedicated to its never-ending pursuit to bring unique gameplay experiences to consumers worldwide through strategic partnerships and a hands-on approach to publishing, marketing and distribution. For more information, visit www.maximumgames.com.
