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KOCH MEDIA EXTENDS COOPERATION WITH PUBLISHER KALYPSO MEDIA

KOCH MEDIA EXTENDS COOPERATION WITH PUBLISHER KALYPSO MEDIA

Extensive Global Physical Publishing Agreement Signed

Sydney, Australia, March 31, 2020 – Koch Media and Kalypso Media extend their partnership and team up for a global physical publishing agreement. Building on a long-lasting relationship in the physical business sector throughout Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxemburg, both companies reach new heights in their partnership by adding new markets and channels to the agreement. The Koch Media Group will take responsibility for all sales and retail marketing-related activities across the EMEA region, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, as well as the Americas.

The agreement covers the full pipeline of products from independent strategy specialist Kalypso Media, including titles such as Port Royale 4, Spacebase Startopia, Dungeons 3, as well as the Nintendo Switch editions of Tropico 6, Railway Empire and Commandos 2 – HD Remaster, and many more.

We are delighted to extend our partnership with Kalypso. Their rich and deep games line-up as well as the overall product quality of their games are a welcome addition to our retail offering across all our markets and territories. This wide-reaching and long-term business partnership leverages Koch Media`s strength and leading position in global partner publishing. All our teams are excited and looking forward to support the strong games from Kalypso with all our expertise”, states Dr. Klemens Kundratitz, CEO at Koch Media GmbH.

Simon Hellwig, founder and CEO of the Kalypso Media Group GmbH, adds: “Working with Koch Media has been beneficial for both businesses for more than 10 years now and the amicable partnership between the companies will be further strengthened with our most advanced cooperation to date. The increased scope in terms of territories, number of products and platforms is a good indicator of how much Kalypso Media has grown in recent years. This new distribution agreement will allow us to focus even more on the development and publishing of great strategy and simulation games thanks to Koch Media’s expertise in all relevant physical retail channels.” 

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About the Kalypso Media Group

Kalypso Media Group GmbH is a fully independent publisher, developer and marketer of interactive entertainment software with 100 employees in 8 locations in Germany, England and the United States, including Kasedo Games, Kalypso Media’s digital-first label, and three development studios – Realmforge Studios (Munich), Gaming Minds Studios (Gütersloh) and a third, as-yet-unnamed studio to be opened in 2020 (Greater Frankfurt area).

Specializing in developing strategy games for a global audience on all modern platforms, Kalypso Media’s IP portfolio includes the full rights to the Tropico series, Commandos, Port Royale, Dungeons, Sudden Strike, and Railway Empire. Kalypso Media’s recent releases are Commandos 2 – HD Remaster and Praetorians – HD Remaster. Upcoming releases include Railway Empire – Nintendo Switch™ Edition, Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars, Spacebase Startopia and Port Royale 4. Kasedo Games’ upcoming titles include Filament, Distant Kingdoms and console versions of Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus.

More information about the Kalypso Media Group is available at www.kalypsomedia.com.

About Koch Media

Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (games, films and software). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe, North America and Australia. The Koch Media group has more than 20 years of experience in the digital media business, and has risen to become the number one publishing partner in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Codemasters, Kaspersky Labs, Konami, Koei Tecmo, Milestone, Sega, Square Enix, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarter in Höfen, Austria Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux, Australia, Czech Republic, Poland and the United States.

TURTLE BEACH ANNOUNCES EXPANDED PARTNERSHIP WITH NRG ESPORTS

Turtle Beach Expands Current Partnership to Include Additional Teams and Content, ROCCAT Added as Official PC Gaming Accessories Brand for NRG Esports

San Diego, CA – March 30, 2020 – Leading gaming audio and accessory brand Turtle Beach (NASDAQ: HEAR) today announced the Company has expanded its partnership with NRG Esports – a top esports organization fielding some of the best professional teams and players across Apex Legends, Call of Duty, Fortnite, Rocket League, and more. In January, Turtle Beach announced the initial partnership with NRG’s Chicago Huntsmen CDL Franchise, and this expanded agreement now includes more of NRG’s roster of teams and players, with Turtle Beach serving as their official gaming audio partner. ROCCAT, Turtle Beach’s PC brand, is now NRG’s official gaming accessories partner for keyboards, mice, and other PC peripherals. Led by Co-CEOs Andy Miller and esports luminary Hector “H3CZ” Rodriguez, NRG Esports‘ goal is to build winning esports and content teams. NRG Esports’ is bolstered by the company’s background and expertise across the gaming, traditional sports, and tech industries, and backed by investments from Shaquille O’Neal, Tiesto, Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez, and Marshawn Lynch, among others.

“We’re excited to continue providing our best-in-class gaming headsets to Hector and NRG and look forward to working together to show PC gamers why ROCCAT is the PC brand they should be paying attention to,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach. “Hector’s been part of the Turtle Beach family for years, and now with both Turtle Beach headsets and all our ROCCAT PC gaming accessories, we can continue working with him to provide more of NRG’s players with the best gear, and will be able to create more great content for gamers on all platforms.”

Through its partnership with Turtle Beach, NRG Esports’ teams are using some of the best gaming gear available today. Players will be using a variety of both brand’s award-winning headsets, mice, keyboards, and more, including Turtle Beach’s Elite Pro 2, Elite Atlas, and wireless Elite Atlas Aero headsets, as well as ROCCAT’s Kone Pure Ultra lightweight mouse, all-new Kain series gaming mice, and latest Vulcan series mechanical gaming keyboards. Additionally, Turtle Beach will be working directly with NRG’s players to create a wealth of unique, engaging, and fun content for fans, as well as working with them to build their insights and competitive knowledge into future products. 

“I’m thrilled to bring NRG, Turtle Beach, and their new PC brand ROCCAT together this year,” said Hector Rodriguez, Co-CEO, NRG Esports. “I have such an incredible history working with Turtle Beach and wanted to bring that legacy with me as I started my new journey with NRG.”

Turtle Beach is the world’s leading console gaming headset maker. The Company recently announced 10 consecutive years of annually selling more gaming headsets than any competitor, and since 2010 it has sold over 34 million console gaming headsets in North America alone. The brand is known for creating high-quality gaming headsets for all types of gamers, and its Elite series headsets offer hardcore and pro gamers nothing but the best in sound quality, mic performance, and comfort. ROCCAT was acquired by Turtle Beach last year and is now the Company’s PC accessories brand. ROCCAT is known for combining detail-loving German innovation with a genuine passion for PC gaming, and has a history of creating award-winning accessories like the acclaimed Kain mouse – recently named “The overall best gaming mouse available today” by T3, and Vulcan keyboard – named Best Gaming Keyboard of 2019 by WIRED.

For more information on NRG Esports check out www.nrg.gg. For additional information on the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com and sure to follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For more information on Turtle Beach’s lineup of German-engineered ROCCAT PC gaming accessories, visit https://roccat.org.

About NRG Esports

NRG is a global leader in gaming that fields some of the most popular and successful rosters in APEX, Fortnite, Rocket League, and Super Smash Brothers. In 2019, NRG Fortnite brought home over $3 million in combined prize money, including two top-four placements in the Fortnite World Cup, won the Rocket League World Championship, and picked up nine first place finishes in APEX and three in Super Smash Brothers Ultimate. Founded by former Apple executive and co-owner of the Sacramento Kings, Andy Miller and 24 Hour Fitness founder Mark Mastrov, NRG is backed by a roundtable of experience and expertise stemming from traditional sports and tech industries alike; with investment from Shaquille O’Neal, Tiesto, Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez and Marshawn Lynch.

About Turtle Beach Corporation

Turtle Beach (www.turtlebeach.com) is a leading gaming audio and accessory brand, offering a wide selection of cutting-edge, award-winning gaming headsets. Whether you’re a professional esports athlete, hardcore gamer, casual player, or just starting out, Turtle Beach has the gaming headset to help you truly master your skills. Innovative and advanced technology, amazing high-quality gaming audio, crystal-clear communication, lightweight and comfortable designs, and ease-of-use are just a few features that make Turtle Beach a fan-favorite brand and market leader in console audio for 10 years running. In 2019 Turtle Beach acquired ROCCAT, a leading PC accessories brand that combines detail-loving German innovation with a genuine passion for designing the best PC gaming products. Under the ROCCAT brand, Turtle Beach provides award-winning keyboards and mice for PC gamers. Turtle Beach’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.

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While the Company believes that its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurances that its goals and strategy will be realized. Numerous factors, including risks and uncertainties, may affect actual results and may cause results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by the Company or on its behalf. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, risks related to the Company’s partnerships with influencers, athletes, and esports teams and organizations, the substantial uncertainties inherent in the acceptance of existing and future products, the difficulty of commercializing and protecting new technology, the impact of competitive products and pricing, general business and economic conditions including the impact of coronavirus on consumer demands and manufacturing capabilities, risks associated with the expansion of our business including the integration of any businesses we acquire and the integration of such businesses within our internal control over financial reporting and operations, our indebtedness, the Company’s liquidity, and other factors discussed in our public filings, including the risk factors included in  the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the Company’s other periodic reports. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company is under no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement after the date of this release whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

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NieR Replicant Being Remastered for Modern Systems

Square Enix has announced two major pieces of news for the NieR franchise. First, a modern remaster of NieR Replicant is currently in development. Square Enix is being guarded in details, but the remastered is officially called NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… and will be released in Japan and the West for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows via Steam.

Several familiar faces from the Nier: Automata development team have been tapped for the remaster. Director Yoko Taro is taking the lead on the project, while composer Keiichi Okabae and producer Yosuke Saito will also be working on the game.

Some extra news for Xbox owners. Xbox Games Pass subscribers who are looking to catch up with Nier: Automata will be able to play the game starting on April 2nd.

Resident Evil 3 Review

Resident Evil 3

Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Platforms: PC, Xbox One (Reviewed), PlayStation 4
Release Date: April 3, 2020
Price: $59.99 USD – Available Here $99.95 AUD – Available Here

Overview

After the rousing success that was last year’s release of the Resident Evil 2 remake it only made sense that Capcom would follow the series’ history and release a remake of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis a year later, exactly like they were back in 1998 and 1999. With the original release featuring a number of adjustments to the standard formula the focus has now been placed once again on the familiar face of Jill Valentine who must escape from a highly infected Raccoon City. Now with a relentless foe chasing her down and a variety of changes made to mirror the original release’s style of gameplay, does Resident Evil 3 manage to succeed the original successfully?

Story

A couple of months have passed since the surviving members of S.T.A.R.S. managed to escape the Spencer Mansion outbreak but since then the group has been suspended with no one in any position of power willing to take action against Umbrella. With Jill Valentine growing tired of being under constant surveillance in her apartment, she is preparing to leave Raccoon City once and for all only to quickly find the city falling apart around her. Compared to the original release that saw a fairly cold open to the events unfolding in Raccoon City, Resident Evil 3 now features a far more impactful beginning that throws Jill into the chaos far quicker than before.

In fact it takes almost no time at all before she ends up meeting with Carlos and the other members of the U.B.S.C. task force. Driving most of this chaos is the Nemesis, a nigh invincible bio-weapon designed to hunt down the S.T.A.R.S. members and anyone else that gets in its way, making Jill a walking target. In many ways Resident Evil 3’s storyline and pacing have been modified and adjusted to try and create a more cohesive plot. The Nemesis is quickly introduced to players as a threat while the U.B.S.C. members including Carlos are given a bit more depth as to why they are there, giving Jill more of a reason to work with them as a whole.

Compare this to the slower beginnings of the original and we see that the more action oriented pace that Resident Evil 3: Nemesis tried for once again rings true in its remaster with Resident Evil 3 taking things to the next level. This sees a number of locations in the game either removed entirely or expanded upon in an attempt to help bridge previous gaps but alongside these changes come the removal of some other elements as well. Players will find that the time-freezing choices that could be made from time to time in the original have been removed, resulting in there being very little variation in-between replays of the game which only hurts the already short length of the campaign even more. While this is unfortunate, the more cohesive storyline as well as the expansion and addition of a few areas, including some new plot beats, help expand the story a bit for longtime fans of the series who may be a bit disappointed about the lack of variation. Though these longtime fans will certainly be pleased with the few extra nods that the game makes towards the events interwoven between Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 2 here.

Gameplay

In many ways the original release of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis saw the franchise taking a step towards having a bit more action mixed in with the survival horror and that carries over fully into Resident Evil 3. Jill Valentine is a veteran that has already lived through one disastrous night facing down the undead and various bio-weapons, giving her some keen reflexes that allow players to dodge incoming attacks and, if timed properly, even perform an evasive roll that can be followed up with a slow-motion gunshot to the attacker. On the other side of things, Carlos is a more physical type that can perform a shove combination that can knock a number of zombies down or out of the way. Alongside this Jill carries with her an unbreakable knife that can be used to tag potential zombies or take advantage of an opening on a downed opponent. There are some caveats however as the knife is now no longer a defensive weapon, in fact all previous weapons such as the grenade and flash grenade that could previously be used in Resident Evil 2 to avoid taking damage are now no longer used for that purpose. Instead if Jill is grabbed by an enemy players will need to mash A to avoid taking extra damage by escaping their grasp.

Ammo crafting makes a return similar to the original release though it is worth noting that players no longer need to worry about carrying an ammo kit with them to do so, that being said there are fewer weapons available in the game as well as fewer ammo types for the grenade launcher, with the coveted freeze rounds now being replaced with an ammunition type previously found in another weapon. It is also worth noting that the remake also makes use of the original’s environmental hazards as players will find things such as exploding barrels and faulty generators that can be shot to take out a horde of undead or temporarily stun an enemy. This is a very useful feature as often players will be forced to face off against more than a few zombies at a time and couple that with the Nemesis and other bioweapons that make an appearance in the game, things can quickly turn in the enemy’s favor.

Now for the big bad himself, the Nemesis. In the original release Nemesis would often appear and players would be given a choice to either run or fight the creature and potentially take him down for a time but with those choices now removed, it is instead on the player’s own skill to avoid the never-ending onslaught that the creature can bring. The Nemesis is a powerful threat that can deal a lot of damage in a short period of time, even with Jill’s dodge move being the player’s best friend in these encounters. Unfortunately while the Nemesis is powerful and has a variety of moves at his disposal including being able to quickly appear from a number of locations, there is only really one major area where he feels like an ever-present threat, since even if he is downed Nemesis only remains in this position for a short time.

Once the player manages to pass this area of the game nearly every other encounter with Nemesis feels like a more scripted and forced event that sees players either running through a narrow corridor in an action set-piece (or downing Nemesis once more while still having to run) or being chased into a boss arena. These boss battles against the Nemesis are a big delight and often feature some various elements that require players to think outside the box a bit to defeat him as the Nemesis can soak up tons of damage, but the fact that nearly every encounter past the one area ends up being a standard scripted affair tarnishes the threat that the Nemesis used to provide.

It is worth noting that the focus on the action does leave the puzzle aspects of Resident Evil 3 even more on the smaller side than what was found in even the Resident Evil 2 remake. Players will only encounter a few puzzles that are only minimally challenging while a few other instances simply provide little easter eggs to content found in the original game. Alongside these diminished puzzles are also the enemy types that players will face off against. While the zombies remain an ever present threat and most other bio-weapons including a new type make a return appearance players will find the removal of a few smaller enemies and another boss a bit disappointing as it leaves only the Nemesis as the only significant threat players will face.

Outside of the core game Resident Evil 3 comes with Resident Evil Resistance, a 4 vs 1 multiplayer mode that we will be covering separately at a later time, as well as RP that is rewarded for completing various challenges in the game. While the original release included a Mercenaries mode players will now find that they can use earned points to purchase everything from infinite ammo for certain weapons, to various buffs for the characters, and even a few other items as well.

Visuals & Audio

Utilizing the same RE Engine that made Resident Evil 2 look so great has only made Resident Evil 3 shine all the brighter as the character models for Jill Valentine and all of the human characters in the game are absolutely gorgeous to witness. Between Jill and Carlos the two characters have a great deal of emotional range when it comes to experiencing the horrors that play out in front of them through cutscenes though their models do lose a bit of luster during normal gameplay dialogue. Raccoon City itself is also flush with detail as players will travel through some amazingly detailed looking locations while on their journey for survival. The zombies and other bio weapons that players face off against also share a similar level of detail with some great re-imagining taking place for the extra enemies players face off against. It is a bit unfortunate however that the gore does appear to be toned down quite a bit this time around, since while enemies still reflect damage down to them by slashes and gunshots, actual decapitations (outside of a critical headshot) and limb severing is nearly non-existent even when using a shotgun or grenade launcher on an enemy.

When it comes to background music Capcom has once again nailed it down when it comes to creating a haunting atmosphere that can quickly fluctuate from simple exploring to bombastic action piece depending on what is happening at the time. There is always a sense of tension while exploring thanks to this type of sound design and the quality shows in this regard. The voice work is also handled expertly with the voice actors fitting their roles perfectly when it comes to the new dialogue and personality types of Jill and Carlos and one must give recognition to the signature S.T.A.R.S. growl of the Nemesis remaining as threatening as ever.

Overall

Resident Evil 3 will likely be a fairly divisive title when it comes to fans of the franchise. Unlike the previous remake released last year this one happens to take quite a few more liberties with the original storyline and gameplay to create a survival horror game with quite a bit more action elements to it compared to what was originally on offer. Coupled with the fact that the Nemesis, as threatening as he is to face, is now relegated mostly to set pieces, Resident Evil 3 ends up being a solid, albeit even shorter than the original, game that doesn’t quite know if it wants to reinvent itself or stay true to the source.

Capsule Computers review guidelines can be found here.

“GIGANTOSAURUS: THE GAME” AVAILABLE NOW!

“GIGANTOSAURUS: THE GAME” AVAILABLE NOW!

The smash hit dino show comes to life in the franchise’s first ever video game. Featuring 1-4 player adventures and racing action for the whole family to enjoy together

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe, Leading animation entertainment company Cyber Group Studios, worldwide family entertainment publisher Outright Games™ are thrilled to announce that “Gigantosaurus: The Game” is now available to play on Playstation® 4, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One and Steam.

Families can join in on the fun together, side by side, with 1-4 player action across prehistoric, vibrant worlds, epic racing levels, puzzles and challenges all showcased today in a brand-new launch trailer.

Developed by Wildsphere Studios, “Gigantosaurus: The Game” is an all new ROARsome adventure based on the world of the hugely popular CGI animated show “Gigantosaurus”. The series is currently airing its 1st season on Disney Junior worldwide. Season 2 and 3 have been commissioned by The Walt Disney Company, France Télévisions and Super RTL. The first season will also air on Netflix and on major international networks throughout 2020.

“Gigantosaurus: The Game” allows players to explore and race across the vast, prehistoric world of Gigantosaurus in a one-of-a-kind dinosaur adventure. Play as your favourite dino buddies from the show – Rocky, Tiny, Mazu, and Bill – as they discover secrets, solve puzzles and save the day.

“Gigantosaurus” the animated series is based on Jonny Duddle’s bestselling book. Directed by award-winning director Olivier Lelardoux, the series takes preschoolers on exciting comedy-filled adventures as our dino heroes leave their nests and explore the big, wide world beyond. Each episode centres around discovering the mystery of “Gigantosaurus” – the biggest, fiercest dinosaur of all. As the inquisitive Mazu, playful Tiny, timid Bill, and courageous Rocky aim to learn more about Gigantosaurus, they face their fears, work together and discover that they each have something to learn from him, too!

“We have always been committed to creating the highest quality video games possible and ensuring they tie-in expertly to the story-world of the source material,” said Terry Malham CEO of Outright Games. “With “Gigantosaurus: The Game” this process has been easier than ever as Cyber Group Studios has been able to create a title that mirrors the world of the books and TV show perfectly.”

“We have had high aspirations for this title from the beginning and wanted to ensure we captured the magic of our premier animated show,” commented Thierry Braille, Vice President Interactive and Videogame Division and Dominique Bourse COO Cyber Group Studios. “Working with Outright Games has allowed us to create something truly special that the whole family can enjoy together at home. With the launch of our first ever video game we now have the opportunity for a brand-new audience to experience the world of Gigantosaurus for the first time ever.”

“Gigantosaurus: The Game” is available now worldwide to buy on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, (digital) Xbox One (digital)  and Steam (digital).

For more information about the game and other products from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu, follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU, or join the conversation at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoEU.

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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™.

For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu . All the BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment products are available on the official store https://store.bandainamcoent.eu

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 such favorites as Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion and Ben 10 with Cartoon Network, Hotel Transylvania 3: Monsters Onboard with Sony Pictures and Dragons: Dawn of New Risers with NBCUniversal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy. For more information please visit: www.outrightgames.com

Gamedec, supported by Brian Fargo & Obsidian Entertainment, gets funded on Kickstarter within 36 hours. GOG.com version & the stretch goal revealed.

Codex Update, March 25th. Gamedec – a story-driven, cyberpunk-themed adaptive RPG – launches its Kickstarter campaign. Fast forward 36 hours later, and the game is fully funded and beyond its $50,000 goal, thanks to more than 1,400 AWESOME backers. Backers include game development legends like Brian Fargo and Obsidian Entertainment. Dive in to get to know the details about the GOG.com version, the first stretch goal, and further game development plans.

It’s not the end; it’s just the beginning. These words have never been more true for the Anshar Studios developers, whose game has just been successfully funded on Kickstarter. After only 36 hours of the campaign and with 31 days left to go, this is where it really gets interesting. The next few days will show the scope of the changes that will be added to the game, depending on the level of support provided. However, don’t stop here, as the real fun is just about to begin.

You can still support Gamedec’s Kickstarter campaign HERE and add the game to your wishlist on Steam  HERE.

If you’ve already done all that, you might be interested in what the game’s creators have cooked up for the days ahead, starting with the game’s GOG.com version, available at the time of launch. Great news for all the DRM-free game lovers out there!

And now, to reveal the first stretch goal. If gamers around the globe keep supporting the game on Kickstarter and reach the $60,000 mark together, they’ll unlock True Detective mode. This mode is designed for true gamedecs, where making a wrong decision means someone dies or someone lives. A case gets solved or remains a mystery. And you, as a detective, will end up either in a VIP lounge celebrating your success with Warsaw City elites, or getting drunk on cheap whiskey in one of Low City’s dingy pubs. Your fate is in your hands as in this mode, there will be no second chances to redo your actions. The option to reload earlier saves will be omitted.

With over $55,000 already raised on Kickstarter and 31 more days still to go, it’s more than certain that this goal will be reached, so make sure to visit the campaign page frequently for further updates!

ABOUT GAMEDEC

Gamedec is an authentic RPG experience where every decision is important and comes with consequence. The world you live in always adapts to the decisions you make. As the story progresses, your hero adapts as well. Just like in “real” life, the consequences of your choices can be immediate, long-term, or stay hidden, surfacing when least expected. Whatever you decide, the game will remain neutral, neither judging your choices nor suggesting “better” options. It’s up to you to evaluate what you’ve done, bearing in mind that you are the sum of your choices.

Anshar Studios returns to the foundations of the RPG genre. Their new game is built on mechanics like Deduction, a Codex, and Aspects. These allow for complex conversations and interactions as players create or expose networks of conspiracies while discovering unusual relationships between virtual worlds. Gamedec’s pen-and-paper based RPG mechanics give players the freedom to approach situations from multiple perspectives.

YOU ARE THE SUM OF YOUR CHOICES

Your goal is to hunt down the criminals of virtual worlds. Rich and spoiled businesspeople, parents who want better lives for their children, or corporations with plans to rewrite history. Are they acting alone, or are they mere puppets? What does a “happy ending” mean to you? To them? Each decision changes the world around you and your character’s personality. Some decisions will feel right, but others can be unexpected.

EXPLORE THE CYBERPUNK OF THE XXII CENTURY

Welcome to Warsaw City in the XXII century, where “real” is relative and “life” and “death” have many meanings. Real and virtual worlds have merged, giving rise to ancient vices: lust, sloth, pride, envy… That’s why everyone needs gamedecs – specialists who solve real problems in virtual worlds. Whether it’s the Wild West or a prehistoric amusement park, these and many other worlds reveal our inclinations and weaknesses.

EXPERIENCE THE ESSENCE OF ROLE-PLAYING

Use your wits to gather info from witnesses and suspects, get to the bottom of deceptive schemes, save lives, and investigate the extraordinary relationships between virtual worlds and their inhabitants. Gamedec emulates the nature of tabletop RPGs by focusing on character development through decision making. Like in classic tabletop RPGs, you’re given the freedom to approach situations from multiple angles rather than forcing a single solution – the choice is yours and yours alone.

Gamedec is currently in development. Its release date will be announced shortly.

More information can be found on the game’s official website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Discord.

STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town to Sprout on Nintendo Switch™ This Summer

STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town to Sprout on Nintendo Switch™ This Summer

XSEED Games to Launch Latest Entry in the Popular Farm/Life Simulation Series in North America this Summer with a Bounty of New ContentTorrance, Calif. – March 27, 2020 – XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., is pleased to announce today that STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town will launch in North America this summer on the Nintendo Switch™ system. Retail pre-orders will open shortly at the XSEED Games Store and participating retailers, and an adorable “pocket plushie” based on the in-game animal, “Strawberry Hanako,” will be available as a pre-order bonus item while supplies last at participating retailers and the XSEED Games Store.

STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town is a long-awaited return to one of the most beloved entries in the original farm/life simulation franchise, known in Japan as Bokujo Monogatari. Originally released for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance in 2003, STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town is the first mainline title to be released in the series for the Nintendo Switch™ platform and will launch with an abundance of new content. In this complete remake, veterans will be able to enjoy a return to a wonderful world with updated systems and character designs along with a completely new translation. Newcomers to the series will discover the compelling farming gameplay and complex characters that made this series the standard in the genre.

About STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town

Summoned by Mayor Thomas to visit the farm once owned by their late grandfather, a young city-slicker returns to Mineral Town to find the once lush farmland has fallen into disrepair. Memories of idyllic summers spent in Mineral Town come rushing back and they immediately pick up their tools, vowing to restore the fields to their former glory. In their new hometown, they’ll tend the land and become part of the bustling rural community. Along the way to becoming a world class farmer, they’ll befriend townsfolk and, perhaps, even find romance.

STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town is a complete remake, re-envisioning the charming and occasionally mysterious world of Mineral Town with updated gameplay, graphics, and characters for the modern day. Core features of the STORY OF SEASONS series also make their return, with multi-floor mining and fan-favorite events like horse racing.

Returning the series to the simulation style that put it on the map, Friends of Mineral Town features detailed farm management by individual squares of land, while also introducing smooth, modernized controls to make managing tools and items fun and easy. Once the crops and livestock are tended to, players can spend their days catching fish in the river, mining for ore, or taking a relaxing break in the hot spring.

Seasons bring new events and Mineral Town is chock full of them! Local festivities bring townsfolk together, giving more opportunities to build relationships during events including animal contests, pet fetch competitions, mochi making, and more. Mineral Town is jam-packed with interesting characters to meet, befriend, and even romance. Learn their stories, help them in their times of need, and become an integral part of this lovely community.

Developed by Marvelous Inc. and published by XSEED Games in North America, STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town will launch this summer on the Nintendo Switch™ system. The game will be available for a suggested retail price of $49.99, and pre-orders will open shortly at the XSEED Games Store and participating retailers. This game has been rated Everyone 10+ by the ESRB.

For more information about the Story of Seasons series, please visit www.storyofseasons.com. More information about XSEED Games’ products can be found at www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, get in depth info from their developer blog on Tumblr, and join the discussion on their Discord server at: http://discord.gg/XSEEDGames.

About XSEED Games

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. 

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Award-Winning Coming of Age Story Lost Words: Beyond the Page Now Available on Stadia

Award-Winning Coming of Age Story Lost Words: Beyond the Page Now Available on Stadia 

Uncover an Emotional Tale of Loss and Growth in the Narrative-Driven Puzzler Today, Due on Consoles and PC Next Year

Walnut Creek, Calif. (March 27, 2020) – Indie publisher Modus Games and developer Sketchbook Games are pleased to announce that Lost Words: Beyond the Page is now available on Stadia. An atmospheric puzzler revolving around the touching story of a young girl named Izzy coming to terms with life’s hardships, Lost Words: Beyond the Page will arrive on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC in 2021.

Watch Izzy bring her memories to life within today’s launch trailer

Penned by renowned writer Rhianna Pratchett (Mirror’s Edge, Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider), Lost Words: Beyond the Page is a captivating adventure wrapped in an overarching and undeniably touching narrative, exploring a young girl’s journey as she faces the harsh reality of losing a loved one. The title has already gained more than a dozen accolades and game awards throughout its time in development, including ‘Best Indie Game’ at Game Connection Paris, ‘Special Selection Indie Award’ at Reboot Develop and ‘Best Story’ at Game Connection USA.

In the game, players will interact with the words within Izzy’s diary to solve challenging puzzles and build unique platforming segments to progress through an evolving and aesthetically wondrous landscape. As players leap between the words on each page, they become useful stepping-stones and puzzle-solving methods to unlock each new chapter. 

For more on Lost Words: Beyond the Page, visit the official site (https://www.lostwordsgame.com), and wishlist the game on Steam if you prefer to play next year (https://store.steampowered.com/app/599610/Lost_Words_Beyond_the_Page/). For the latest on Modus Games, head over to https://modusgames.com/, join the Discord channel (modus.games/discord), and follow @Modus_Games on Twitter.

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Lost Words: Beyond the Page is also supported by Creative England and Microsoft’s Greenshoots Programme, The Wellcome Trust, Games Co London and The UK Games Fund.

About Modus Games

Modus Games is one of the fastest-growing video game publishers in the world. The label prides itself on providing AAA publishing services to talented independent developers across the globe. Modus Studios Brazil is a full-service development studio supporting creators of inspired interactive entertainment. For more information, visit www.modusgames.com.

About Sketchbook GamesSketchbook Games is a multi-award-winning studio founded by game designer Mark Backler, who previously worked at companies such as EA, Lionhead, and Sony, on a variety of games including Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and the BAFTA award winning Fable 2. The company is based at the Colchester Games Hub and is developing Lost Words: Beyond the Page in collaboration with Fourth State.

SAINTS ROW IV: RE-ELECTED OUT NOW ON THE NINTENDO SWITCH

SAINTS ROW IV: RE-ELECTED OUT NOW ON THE NINTENDO SWITCH

Party like it’s 2013 on the Nintendo Switch with the mayhem, destruction, and dubstep of Saints Row IV: Re-elected

Larkspur, Calif. (March 27, 2020) – Deep Silver today announces that the critically acclaimed Saints Row® IV™ Re-Elected™ is now available for the Nintendo Switch at retail and the Nintendo eShop (MSRP $39.99). Saints Row IV: Re-Elected for Switch is fully charged with an impressive 25 pieces of outlandish DLC to offer the total package of high-octane gameplay.

Taking the story of the Third Street Saints to a level out of this world, the boss of the Saints gang has been elected as President of the United States of America and charged with saving everyone from a deadly alien invasion. This super-charged edition of the much-loved series has to be seen to be believed.

Deep Silver Fishlabs handled the conversion to Switch and the game runs flawlessly at native 720p resolution in handheld mode and 1080p when docked. Players can enable dynamic resolution to achieve a stable 30fps, although in this mode resolution will be varied in intensive gameplay situations in order to keep framerate consistent.

The much-lauded gyro aim feature for Switch will be included in the digital version from the start and via the day one update for retail copies. Enabled by default, this can be switched off and on depending on player preference.

About Saints Row IV: Re-Elected:

The boss of the Saints has been elected the Presidency of the United States and must save everyone on Earth, but the Saints are only getting started. After a catastrophic alien invasion of Earth, led by the evil Overlord Zinyak, the Saints have been transported to a bizarro-Steelport simulation. With homies new and old at their side and an arsenal of superpowers and strange weapons, they must fight to free humanity from alien granddaddy Zinyak’s mental grasp.

The Saints have gone from the crackhouse to the Penthouse, to The White House – but now it’s up to you to free the world from Zinyak and his alien empire, saving the world in the wildest open world game ever, playable for the first time on Nintendo Switch.

Key Features:

  • The American Dream – Play as the President of the United States in a wild story that spans countries, time, and space. It’s up to you to free the world, now for the first time on Nintendo Switch.
  • Super Hero-in-Chief – Leap over buildings. Destroy people with your mind. Run through tanks. Those are just some of the powers on offer that you can wield in your quest.
  • Alien Toys of Destruction – Wield an impressive array of alien vehicles and weapons. The Inflato-Ray, the Polarizer, the Disintegrator, and many more are all are yours to utilize.
  • Custom Weapons, Custom Mayhem – You’ve customized your character. You’ve customized your clothes. Now you also have a powerful weapon customization system.
  • Dynamic Duo – Seamless drop-in, drop-out co-op, a Saints Row standard, now improved. The only thing better than one malicious super powered President is two. 
  • Fully Re-ElectedSaints Row IV: Re-Elected contains an impressive 25 DLC Packs, including the Dubstep Gun (Remix) Pack, the Presidential Pack, the Commander-In-Chief Pack, and two celebrated episodic story expansions: Enter The Dominatrix and How The Saints Save Christmas.

For more information on Saints Row IV: Re-Elected on Nintendo Switch head over to www.saintsrow.com.

For more information about the Saints Row universe, please visit one of the following official sites:

Web:  http://www.saintsrow.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/saintsrow

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/saintsrow

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/saintsrow

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© 2020 and published by Deep Silver, a division of Koch Media GmbH, Austria. Developed by Deep Silver Fishlabs. Developed by Deep Silver Volition, Inc. All rights reserved. © 2020 Nintendo.

ABOUT DEEP SILVER

Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds. Deep Silver works with its partners to achieve a maximum of success while maintaining the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires.

Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island, and the grim post-apocalyptic future of the Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include Dead Island 2 and Saints Row V. Deep Silver also owns the development studios Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA, and Warhorse Studios based in Prague, Czech Republic. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com.

Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (software, games and films). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe, North America and Australia. The Koch Media group has more than 20 years of experience in the digital media business and has risen to become the number one publishing partner in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Codemasters, Kaspersky Labs, Konami, Koei Tecmo, Milestone, Sega, Square Enix, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarter in Höfen, Austria Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux, Australia, Czech Republic and the United States. All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.

NEW ADVENTURES AWAIT ON THE HIGH SEAS AS ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 LAUNCHES FOR PLAYSTATION®4, XBOX ONE, SWITCH, AND STEAM

NEW ADVENTURES AWAIT ON THE HIGH SEAS AS ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 LAUNCHES FOR PLAYSTATION®4, XBOX ONE, SWITCH, AND STEAM

BEGIN YOUR PIRATE VOYAGE WITH YOUR FAVORITE BAND OF MERRY PIRATES!

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (March 27, 2020) – Leading developer and publisher of anime video games, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announced that ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 is now available for purchase in the Americas for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, and PC via STEAM®. ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 is the fourth installment in the ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS series, an action-adventure Musou game developed by Omega Force based on the classic Shonen Jump® series ONE PIECE. 

ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 contains the largest character roster of any ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS game,with over 40 playable characters from various arcs of the ONE PIECE anime. ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 also features the latest stories and environments from the ONE PIECE anime, including Whole Cake Island and an original game-exclusive Wano Kuni arc. ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 features more missions in Story Mode in comparison to previous ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS titles. Aside from Story Mode, players will also be able to take their adventure online and play with up to four people in online Co-Op Mode. 

In ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4,players can use their favorite characters to execute powerful “Musou” attacks and take on large amounts of enemies and clear the field of battle in one fell swoop. New gameplay mechanics such as aerial battle and “Titan Mode” – where characters become larger than life – offer players more ways to experience ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4.

ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 is a great game for both returning and new ONE PIECE fans who want to experience the excitement of the anime as their favorite characters,” said Abelina Villegas, Associate Brand Manager at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “Players can immerse themselves in the world of ONE PIECE and create their own crew of jolly misfits!”

For more information about ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 or other titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., please visit; https://www.bandainamcoent.com, follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS, or join the conversation on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS

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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.