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BACK ON TRACK: RAILWAY EMPIRE ARRIVES ON NINTENDO SWITCH™ ON 19th JUNE

New Release Date Confirmed for Rail Tycoon Sim

Sydney, Australia – (22 April, 2020) – Strategy publisher Kalypso Media and developer Independent Arts Software have today confirmed that Railway Empire – Nintendo Switch™ Edition will release on June 19th, 2020.

Railway Empire – Nintendo Switch™ Edition makes the railway sim playable anytime, anywhere, and launches with both a physical retail edition and digitally on Nintendo eShop. This new edition of the game includes the main game (with all added content and improvements since its initial launch), alongside the Mexico DLC, Crossing the Andes DLC, and The Great Lakes DLC.

The Germany DLC, France DLC, and Great Britain & Ireland DLC will also be available as additional purchases via Nintendo eShop. For more information, check out the Kalypso Store.

Gunslinger’s Paradise: John Cooper reveals Desperados III’s release date!

Gunslinger’s Paradise: John Cooper reveals Desperados III’s release date!

Sydney, Australia, April 22nd,  2020 – He’s almost quicker to the draw than his own shadow, and his bullets always hit their mark. When the smoke from his revolvers slowly fades away, you can read it clearly: JUNE. 16. 2020. Yeeehaw, folks! Desperados III finally has a release date, presented by the notorious gunslinger John Cooper himself.

So shoot it into your calendars, Desperados III will be available for PC, Xbox One™ and PlayStation®4 on June 16th, 2020.

Watch the brand new John Cooper Trailer:


Watch the Collector’s Edition trailer:

Desperados III is available for pre-order now with an SRP of $79.95 (PC). For the early adopters: The Digital Deluxe Edition is available for pre-order for the price of the Standard Edition for a limited time! Make sure to shoot first, and ask questions later.

The physical side of things always gets some love from everyone at THQ Nordic and has been up and running for quite some time. The Collector’s Edition is available for pre-order now from EB Games in Australia and comes in hot at an SRP of $199.95 (PC, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One™).

Digital pre-order for consoles will start soon with an SRP of $99.95 (PlayStation®4 and Xbox One™).

Check out our pre-order website: https://desperadosgame.com/#order-here

About Desperados III

Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. In this long-awaited prequel to the beloved classic Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive, John Cooper will join forces with the runaway bride Kate, the shady hitman Doc McCoy, the giant trapper Hector, and Isabelle, a mysterious lady from New Orleans. On Cooper’s quest for redemption, his adventures lead him and his gang from rural towns, over swamps and riverbanks, and finally to a dramatic showdown worthy of Wild West legends.

Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol. Combine your team’s special skills to overcome each tough challenge in your own style.

Features

  • Play five unique characters, each with a very particular set of skills
  • Experience true freedom of choice with countless different ways to overcome any obstacle
  • Defeat large groups of enemies with careful planning and execution
  • Witness the glory of classic Wild West scenarios like frontier towns, mysterious swamps, sprawling modern cities, and many more
  • Choose between non-lethal and deadly attacks, stealth and blazing guns
  • Adjust the game to your playstyle with various difficulty settings and special replay challenges
  • The Showdown mode allows you to pause the game anytime and react to ambushes or surprise attacks

For more information on the game, please visit: https://desperadosgame.com/

Notes for Editors:

About Mimimi Games
Mimimi Games was founded by Dominik Abé and Johannes Roth in 2008. The independent, award-winning development studio consists of about 25 employees and is based in Munich. As core studio Mimimi develops for PC as well as consoles and breathed new life into the real-time tactics genre with their title Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun in 2016. Currently, Mimimi is working on Desperados III.

For more information: https://www.mimimi.games/

About THQ Nordic

The THQ Nordic official boiler plate can be found here: https://thqnordic.com/company/about

HELP #BLOCKCOVID19

HELP #BLOCKCOVID19

Why Creepers are suddenly giving health advice

No matter what part of the world you live in, you are likely experiencing strange and scary times at the moment, as the novel coronavirus continues to spread through our communities.

But even during this time, there are glimmers of hope, as individuals, organisations, and companies come together to help. Maybe you’ve seen people singing from balconies to lift spirits, or assisting elderly neighbors with their grocery shopping. It’s heartwarming stuff!

If you’re among the healthcare or service professionals who help society run, we’re all indebted to you. But even if you’re “just” staying home, you’re blocking the pathways for Covid-19 and keeping it from spreading. Thank you for that!

At Mojang, we find that distributing factual information is incredibly important, as that information will help people make informed decisions, which in turn may save lives. One thing we’re doing to help is teaming up with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and their partner, Heart17. Together, we’ll spread the word under the banner of #TomorrowTogether.

Over the next week or so, we are devoting space in all of our social channels to important health advice derived from the World Health Organisation’s recommendations. So if you suddenly come across a Creeper asking you to wash your hands, don’t worry: their agenda has not permanently changed. In the game, they still want nothing more than to get cozy with you and proceed to blow up. But in our social channels, and for the time being, they also want to help put an end to the pandemic.

We’re honored to be part of this initiative, and hope it will help inch the world toward a future free of Covid-19.

Take care and stay safe!

Experience the Apocalypse Now: Obey Me out on PS4, Xbox One, PC Today

Experience the Apocalypse Now: Obey Me out on PS4, Xbox One, PC Today

SYDNEY – 22 April 2020 – Obey Me, the cooperative holypunk brawler from publisher Blowfish Studios and developer Error 404 Game Studios, brings apocalyptic action to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC today, with a Nintendo Switch version coming later this year.

Step into the middle of an endless war between the forces of heaven and hell as the lesser demon Vanessa Held and her trusty hellhound Monty. Fend off sacred and hellish armies for control over humankind’s souls while seeking to unravel a world-shattering conspiracy at the center of this eternal conflict.

Tear into macabre creatures, otherworldly foes, and deadly mechanical devices with Vanessa’s astral weapons. Make use of Monty’s infernal attacks to cut paths through enemy ranks before chaining together hellishly potent combos as Vanessa. Harness the souls of slain adversaries to unlock new skills, upgrades, and more to become an even more lethal duo.

Eviscerate foes with righteous fury as Vanessa while the AI partner handles Monty or enlist a friend to unleash the dog’s vicious powers. Whether solo or as a team, realize the duo’s hidden potential by mastering awe-inspiring abilities, such as the Soul Overload move, Fusion Mode, and the mighty Trigger System. All of these special combat techniques are all capable of purging even the most blessed or cursed opponents from the battlefield.

Delve deeper into the mysteries of Obey Me’s dark and rich world through a series of graphic novels published by Dynamite Comics. Explore the origins of how Vanessa and Monty’s fateful partnership came to be in the Obey Me comic series, illustrated by acclaimed Marvel veteran artist Ben Herrera, and see how the narrative leads into the events of the game.

Obey Me blends exciting action gameplay with a dark and memorable story that hits all the right notes,” said Ben Lee, CEO, Blowfish Studios. “Whether you’re battling through the apocalypse alone or with a friend, we’re thrilled to share Obey Me with the world.”

Obey Me is available now available digitally on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC on for $19.99 / £17.99 / €15.99 / $24.99 AUD with English, French, German, and Spanish language options. The Nintendo Switch version will be available later this year.

To learn more, visit the official Obey Me website. Check out Error 404 Game Studios on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and join the Blowfish Studios community on Twitter and Facebook.

About Blowfish Studios

Blowfish Studios is an award-winning independent game developer and publisher based in Sydney, Australia. We strive to release original multi-platform games, while also collaborating with developers from around the world. As developers first, we bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to any partnership. Our team provides development services to get the game release ready, porting to all major platforms, platform approval, marketing and promotion to the world.

To learn more about Blowfish Studios, please visit the team’s website.

About Error 404 Game Studios

Error 404 Game Studios is an independent game developer based in Capital Federal, Argentina. We strive to create innovative experiences to share and remember. Our goal is not to just satisfy our users’ necessities, but to surpass them. We seek to continually learn and improve while creating awesome games that help the Latin American video game industry grow.

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE SHIPMENTS AND DIGITAL SALES SURPASS 3.5 MILLION WORLDWIDE

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE SHIPMENTS AND DIGITAL SALES SURPASS 3.5 MILLION WORLDWIDE

SYDNEY, 22nd April, 2020 – Following glowing reviews from critics across the globe, Square Enix Ltd., today announced that FINAL FANTASY® VII REMAKE shipments and digital sales exceeded over 3.5 million worldwide in 3 days following its April 10 release.

Completely rebuilt using the best of modern gaming technology, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE is a reimagining of the iconic original game that re-defined the RPG genre. Along with unforgettable characters and a story revered as one of the most powerful within video games, the game also features a hybrid battle system that merges real-time action with strategic, command-based combat. The first game in the project is set in the eclectic and sprawling city of Midgar and presents a fully standalone gaming experience that goes deeper into the iconic characters and world than ever before.

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE draws players into a world where the Shinra Electric Power Company, a shadowy corporation, controls the planet’s very life force. Cloud Strife, a former member of Shinra’s elite SOLDIER unit now turned mercenary, lends his aid to an underground resistance group calling themselves Avalanche as they fight against Shinra’s oppressive force.

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE is available now for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system.

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HARDSPACE: SHIPBREAKER HITS STEAM EARLY ACCESS ON JUNE 16

HARDSPACE: SHIPBREAKER HITS STEAM EARLY ACCESS ON JUNE 16

New developer diary series goes behind the scenes of Focus Home Interactive & Blackbird Interactive’s upcoming zero-g spaceship salvaging sim

PARIS April 21, 2020 – Blackbird Interactive and Focus Home Interactive have announced that the first-person zero-g spaceship salvaging sim Hardspace: Shipbreaker will enter Steam Early Access on June 16. To celebrate, the team today released the first episode in a new developer diary series diving into the making of this very unique game.

This first episode introduces you to Hardspace: Shipbreaker’s gameplay and universe, where you’ll use cutting-edge tech to carve up massive vessels in outer space to recover valuable loot for the corporation you’re indebted to. Cut up ships however you choose, slicing panels, fuel lines, hull infrastructure and more — with each choice, Hardspace: Shipbreaker responds dynamically to your actions, creating new potentially explosive physics objects to manage.

Although best known as the studio behind Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak and the upcoming Homeworld 3, developer Blackbird Interactive was inspired by the real history of skyscraper construction and rig workers to create a sandbox game with a blue collar atmosphere and true-to-life physics. Blackbird’s recent collaboration with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory on Project Eagle, an interactive demo of how a future Mars base might operate, further fueled the drive to deliver a creative demolition sim that feels playful yet complex and lived in.

Hardspace: Shipbreaker will arrive in early access with a variety of exciting features, including the first act of the story campaign, two classes of spaceship to chop up, and multiple upgradeable tools and perks. Throughout early access, the team will release new ships, missions, challenges, leaderboards, modding support and more based on feedback from the community.

You can wishlist Hardspace: Shipbreaker now on Steam. The game is also in development for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One.

Mad Catz Ship New Range of F.R.E.Q. Gaming Headsets Delivering Professional Grade Gaming Audio

Mad Catz Ship New Range of F.R.E.Q. Gaming Headsets Delivering Professional Grade Gaming Audio 

Gaming Headsets Engineered from The Ground-Up to Provide Maximum Comfort and Immersion

Kowloon, Hong Kong – April 21, 2020 – Mad Catz Global Limited, the leading innovators in gaming hardware, is excited to announce that their new range of F.R.E.Q.2 and F.R.E.Q.4 gaming headsets are now shipping worldwide.

The F.R.E.Q.2 and F.R.E.Q.4 are engineered to provide professional grade sound quality and unparalleled comfort, giving gamers an immersive audio experience like no other. The launch of the new headsets, marks to the first step in a plan to integrate the signature Mad Catz design across a broad range of best-in-class gaming audio solutions, designed to support the continued growth of the gaming audio category.

Powered-up for a new generation of gaming, the F.R.E.Q.2 is designed for comfort and tuned for gaming. Whether a competitive gamer looking to break into the esports scene or an everyday player, the F.R.E.Q. 2 has been engineered with gamer in mind. Individually tuned 40mm Neodymium Drivers unearth every audio detail providing a next-in-class soundstage, allowing you to pinpoint team-mates and enemy movements with ease. With a simple 3.5mm connection, the F.R.E.Q.2 is compatible with a range of formats including PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One as well as mobile and smart devices.

For those wishing to take their game audio to the next level, the F.R.E.Q.4 is the ideal headset of choice. Complete with virtual 7.1 surround-sound, the F.R.E.Q.4 delivers an even grander audio soundscape, with the premium, super-sized 50mm Neodymium Drivers providing incredible fidelity. Perfect for competitive gaming, the F.R.E.Q.4 features an environment noise-cancelling mic for crystal-clear audio without any background noise, ensuring focused communication between the player and their teammates. In addition, specially designed Mad Catz software (Free to download) allows gamers to configure audio levels such as mic volume, surround-sound, and audio sampling rate, as well as program the Chameleon RGB lighting, bathing the gaming environment in color and guaranteed to turn heads!

Both F.R.E.Q.2 and F.R.E.Q.4 come with polyurethane memory foam ear cups which provide exceptional comfort for long-term gameplay. The suspension headband fits seamlessly onto any head, automatically adjusting for size, while the fully retractable microphone can be concealed perfectly in the body of the headset for fuss-free audio. The F.R.E.Q. series delivers everything a gamer could need on the battlefield.

F.R.E.Q.2 and F.R.E.Q.4 are available beginning end of Q1, 2020. Availability of the headsets may vary by region. For more on availability and pricing in each territory, please contact Mad Catz social media or PR contacts below.

Additional information available at:
F.R.E.Q.2 Product Page: https://www.madcatz.com/F.R.E.Q24/FREQ2.html
F.R.E.Q.4 Product Page: https://www.madcatz.com/F.R.E.Q24/FREQ4.html

About Mad Catz

Mad Catz®, the legendary gaming hardware brand, has been leading innovation in gaming hardware for three decades. In 2018, Mad Catz announced a surprise return to the international gaming scene, with a dedication to focus first on quality, committed to producing unique gaming hardware, designed and engineered in-house to stand out amongst the competition and deliver superlative performance for gamers of all abilities. Mad Catz design products for gaming across multiple platforms including Windows® PC and Mac® computers, in-home gaming consoles, handheld gaming consoles, smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices. Headquartered in Kowloon, Hong Kong, Mad Catz Global Limited is the brand owner of Mad Catz and has its branches in Taiwan and China. Mad Catz promotes its brand across five continents and distributes its products around the globe.

For additional information about Mad Catz and its products, please visit: www.madcatz.com. You can also find more online through Mad Catz’ Twitter, and Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Mad Catz, the Mad Catz logo and F.R.E.Q., are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mad Catz Global Limited. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

PONG Quest™ — a Charmingly Fun Roleplaying Game Based on the Iconic Atari® Franchise is Available Now for Windows PC via Steam

PONG Quest™ — a Charmingly Fun Roleplaying Game Based on the Iconic Atari® Franchise is Available Now for Windows PC via Steam

You Might Be Stuck Inside, But These PONG® Paddles Aren’t — Explore PONG World in a New Classically-inspired Dungeon Crawler 

NEW YORK, NY (APRIL 21, 2020)Atari® — One of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers — and developer Chequered Ink, announced today the Windows PC launch of PONG Quest™, a new RPG adventure game inspired by the flagship arcade classic. Available now on Steam with a limited-time 20% discount, and soon to launch on consoles, PONG Quest takes players on a one-of-a-kind yet perfectly nostalgic PONG®-inspired roleplaying adventure featuring immersive customization options, dozens of specialized power-ups, and pong paddle-fueled multiplayer action. 

Download PONG Quest on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1177030/PONG_Quest

It’s PONG like you’ve never imagined! Immerse yourself in a whole new world of PONG-inspired fun where you’ll adventure as a brave young paddle traversing a variety of treacherous dungeons, all loosely based on classic Atari hits, including Asteroids®, Centipede®, and more. Your journey will dictate the fate of PONG World as you reveal the mysteries of…the Spooky Door!     

“Since the announcement, the response to PONG Quest has been immensely positive,” said Atari COO Jean-Marcel Nicolai. “This twist on the seminal classic is for both lifelong Atari fans familiar with the original and a new generation of players that will enjoy the surprisingly dynamic gameplay. We’re excited to get this title into the hands of players who are up to the challenge of saving PONG World!”

Watch the PONG Quest official trailer here: 

In PONG Quest, you’ll explore a fantasy world as you encounter a variety of paddle opponents in energetic, RPG-esque battles! Special unlockable PONG balls add new depths and strategy to the classic gameplay putting a fresh and modern spin on the original. 

Classic, competitive, and online battle modes round out the fun, complementing a fantastical story-mode — it’s PONG like you’ve never seen it before, but everything you love about it! 

Additional Key Features Include

  • Paddle Customization: Design and personalize your own Paddle avatar with fun clothing, accessories, and more.
     
  • Powerups Galore: Over 50 specialized PONG balls, each with their own unique attributes, grant players the ability to make their bounce-backs fiercer than ever.
     
  • PONG for All: Engage in multiplayer mayhem with up to three other players, each with the ability to use specialized PONG balls, creating unpredictable twists and immeasurable fun.

PONG-ready players can paddle their way into the fun of PONG Quest right now on Windows PC via Steam with a limited-time 20% discount off of the regular price of $14.99 USD. PONG Quest will launch on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, and Xbox One later this spring. 
 
To stay up-to-date on all things Atari and retro-pop-culture, follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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

About Chequered Ink

Chequered Ink is a game design duo based in Bath, UK. The Chequered Ink team operates at the boundaries of common sense, experimenting with weird and wonderful game mechanics. Hundreds of thousands of gamers are playing Chequered Ink titles on PCs, consoles and mobile devices. Popular titles include Maddening Euphoria, Spellworm and Gyro Boss. Visit us online at https://chequered.ink.

A night of ‘might have beens’ for quick Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN racers in China

A night of ‘might have beens’ for quick Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN racers in China

Hinwil, 21 April 2020 – It was a night of missed opportunities as the Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN team saw two positive results slip through their fingers at the Chinese Virtual Grand Prix. Antonio Giovinazzi was victim of technical issues – a disconnection from the race – when running in a solid P8, while Pro racer Daniel Bereznay missed out on a podium finish in the closing stages of the Pro Exhibition race after suffering from damage with mere laps to go.

In what proved to be an exciting night of racing, Antonio and teammate, Juan Manuel Correa, flew the flag for the team against an increasingly competitive line-up of drivers. Antonio made a good getaway from the grid, running in the top ten for the majority of the race. Unfortunately, with just six laps to go and after having repelled the attacks of F3 racer Liam Lawson on a number of occasions, it was a network glitch that finally had the best of the man in car #99. Juan Manuel, on his debut in the Virtual Grand Prix series and in one of his first appearances on the official Formula One game, was a creditable P14 after executing an alternative strategy and coming on top of an exciting battle with Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.

Earlier in the evening, in the F1 Esports Pro Exhibition race, Daniel Bereznay and James Baldwin put in a good performance for the team: the Hungarian spent most of the race in a podium position, eventually crossing the line in P5 after coming out worse in a battle with rivals; while Baldwin, hampered by a qualifying that left him only 12th on the grid, was unable to show all his pace and finished in P13.

Antonio Giovinazzi: “It’s a shame to end a race like this, through no fault of our own. It had been a good race up to that point, with a good start and first lap and a few exciting battles until the disconnection.”

Juan Manuel Correa: “it was great fun to compete against such a great field and I am happy about my race. I didn’t get a great qualifying – I still need to work on my one-lap pace in the game as there’s quite a few settings to master for it. I had a really good start, I was up to P9, and then I decided to go on a long strategy, staying out for 13 laps. This choice got me all the way up to P5, but then I boxed and came out in 15th. I chased Thibaut [Courtois] for the rest of the race: he was tough to follow as he had great pace, but I eventually managed to pass him. We fought for position until the end.”

Daniel Bereznay: “P5 is a solid result, I am happy with it in this very strong field. I was up in P3 for most of the race, but then I got some front wing damage in a hard but fair battle with [Williams driver Alvaro] Carreton and dropped to fifth. Brendon Leigh and Frede Rasmussen were just faster this time so well done to them, hopefully the next track will play more to my characteristics.”

James Baldwin: “The racing was tricky, especially with the changing conditions in qualifying. Ultimately, the grid was very close but starting in P12 is a real handicap at this level. I felt my pace was fairly good, but the race just didn’t go my way. It is definitely time to make F1 my one and only focus within Esports if I am to be at the front.”

About Sauber Group of Companies:
The Sauber Group of Companies is composed of three operational entities: Sauber Motorsport AG, which operates and manages the Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN Formula One team; Sauber Engineering AG, which focuses on prototype development and additive manufacturing; and Sauber Aerodynamik AG, which conducts full and model-scale testing in the factory’s state-of-the-art wind tunnel and creates ground-breaking innovations in the field of aerodynamics. The companies collaborate closely and share know-how to apply the expertise of more than 500 dedicated individuals at the headquarter in Hinwil, Switzerland, to all internal and external projects. Since its founding in 1970, the passion for racing has been at the heart of Sauber.

For over 45 years, the innovative Swiss company has been setting standards in the design, development and construction of race cars for various championship series, such as Formula One, DTM, and WEC. Following its own Formula One debut in 1993, Sauber Motorsport AG has established one of the few traditional and privately held teams in the sport. After 25 years of competition in Formula One, the company launched a long-term partnership with Alfa Romeo in 2018 and enters the 2020 championship under the new team name Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN.

Kingston Technology Leads Channel SSD Shipments in 2019 Strong Business Position Continues into 2020

Kingston Technology Leads Channel SSD Shipments in 2019 Strong Business Position Continues into 2020

Taipei – April 21, 2020 – Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced its SSD business continues to grow at a strong rate following an astounding 2019. SSD demand through Q1 2020 remained high due to continued growth in the client, enterprise and OEM sectors. Since 2019, Kingston has broadened its SSD portfolio with three new client SSDs, five data center-specific drives ― two of which achieved VMware Ready status ― and launched its first U.2 NVMe PCIe solution.

Market share data for 2019 from analyst research companies Forward Insights and TRENDFOCUS showed Kingston in a strong leadership position. Forward Insights ranked Kingston in first place in worldwide channel SSD shipments with 18.3 percent market share, ahead of semiconductor manufacturers Western Digital and Samsung (16.5 percent and 15.1 percent, respectively). According to Forward Insights, almost 120 million SSDs were shipped in the channel in 2019.

“Demand in the channel remained very high as overall shipments increased 36 percent from 2018,” said Gregory Wong, president and principal analyst, Forward Insights. “Kingston’s competitive product portfolio and extensive distribution enabled it to outgrow the market by a factor of two.”

TRENDFOCUS placed Kingston as the third-largest supplier of SSDs globally, with 10.4 percent market share, behind Samsung and Western Digital. In 2019, TRENDFOCUS reported that 276 million SSDs were shipped worldwide, an increase of 36 percent year over year. NAND consumption remained high as SSD shipments continued to surge in both units and average capacities throughout the year.

“Favorable pricing for a good portion of 2019 helped drive demand in the client space, enabling increased SSD-attach rates from the OEMs,” said Don Jeanette, vice president, TRENDFOCUS. “Moving forward through the rest of 2020, SSD-attach rates in PCs will remain strong, with continued strong demand for SATA SSD in various data center deployments, as well as continued increases with Hyperscale buildouts for PCIe.”

“The 2019 research findings from both analyst firms validate Kingston’s growing presence and position in the SSD market,” said Kingston. “We continue to solidify our presence in the client space with strong SATA offerings as well as distinct NVMe solutions optimized for notebooks and desktops. In addition to the growth in OEM and partner manufacturing, we are proud to deliver several new enterprise solutions with predictable performance and greater dependability for a variety of applications and host environments.”

For more information visit kingston.com.

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About Kingston Technology

Kingston Technology is a world leader in memory products and technology solutions. Through its global network of subsidiaries, affiliates and manufacturing facilities, Kingston designs, manufactures, tests and distributes DRAM, Flash and Embedded memory solutions as well as peripheral products via its HyperX gaming brand. Kingston has sales offices and representatives worldwide including in the United States, Canada, China, Europe, Eastern Europe, India, Latin America, Russia and Taiwan. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com.

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