MARVEL
AND NETMARBLE TO REVEAL AN ALL-NEW GAME AT PAX EAST 2020
World-First Details of
Upcoming Gaming Revolution on March 1 at 3:30 p.m. ET
BOSTON – FEBRUARY 25,
2020 – Netmarble Corp., one of the
fastest-growing mobile game companies in the world,
has today announced that it will
host a panel at the 2020 PAX East gaming
convention titled Marvel Mystery Panel, with Marvel.
For
five years, more than 120 million players around the world have battled to
prevent a dangerous era from dawning in the hit mobile game MARVEL Future
Fight. Now that chaotic tomorrow arrives as Marvel Games and Netmarble team up
once again to unleash an all-new game! Join game creators from Marvel Games and
Netmarble as they discuss how they united to craft an innovative new game that
will soon have players around the world swept up in a revolution!
The Event details are as Follows:
Date: Sunday, March 1, 2020
Time:
3:30 p.m. ET ~ 4:30 p.m. ET
Location: The Albatross Theater, at the Boston
Convention & Exhibition Center – 415 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210
Hosting the panel as moderator is Ryan Penagos,
Vice President and Creative Executive of Marvel New Media. Panelists include
key developers and talent at Netmarble and Marvel, including Bill Rosemann
(Vice President and Head of Creative at Marvel Games), Danny Koo
(Director, Production at Marvel Games), Marc Sumerak (Writer, Marvel
Comics), and Simon Sim (President, Netmarble US).
About Netmarble
Corporation
Netmarble Corporation strives
to entertain audiences of all ages around the world by providing great mobile
gaming experiences. Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble is one of the
fastest-growing mobile game companies and consistently ranks as a top mobile
developer and publisher worldwide. With more than 6,000 employees, Netmarble
has been producing and servicing some of the most successful mobile games
including Lineage 2: Revolution, Blade & Soul Revolution, MARVEL Future
Fight, BTS WORLD, Everybody’s Marble, and Seven Knights. As a parent company to
Kabam, a top mobile game developer in massively multiplayer free-to-play games,
the largest shareholder to Jam City, a leading casual social game developer and
a major shareholder of BigHit Entertainment, a music production and artist
management company, Netmarble has a strategic partnership with CJ ENM
Corporation, Asia’s largest entertainment company, Tencent Holdings, Asia’s
largest internet company, and NCsoft, a prominent MMORPG company. More information
can be found at http://company.netmarble.com
SHINOBI
ASSEMBLE: PRE-REGISTRATION FOR THE ANDROID AND iOS VERSIONS OF NARUTO X
BORUTO NINJA TRIBES NOW OPEN IN THE US AND CANADA
Leading video game publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO
Entertainment Inc. today announced that pre-registration on the Apple App Store
and Google Play is officially open in the United States and Canada for NARUTO
X BORUTO NINJA TRIBES, a brand-new game title set in the iconic
universe of the NARUTO and BORUTO anime series. The team-based
battle will be playable on mobile devices via the App Store and Google Play
Store as well as on desktop devices via web browsers. Players will be able to
log in to the game on any of the supported devices and have the comfort to
continue playing from home or on the go.
Prospective shinobi looking to pre-register for NARUTO X
BORUTO NINJA TRIBES can visit the Apple
App Store and Google
Play. Pre-registration rewards will increase with more signups. NARUTO
X BORUTO NINJA TRIBES has so far received 70K pre-registrations for the
browser version worldwide.
NARUTO X BORUTO NINJA TRIBES brings together popular
characters and teams spanning multiple generations of the iconic NARUTO
and BORUTO worlds, with Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura of the original Team
7 fighting against or alongside their new Team 7 counterparts Boruto, Sarada,
and Mitsuki as well as other fan favorites such as Gaara and Ino-Shika-Cho in
fast-paced shinobi combat. The game’s intuitive one-touch team-based battles
allow players to pull off dynamic Tribe Specials and ninjutsu attacks with
high-quality 2D visuals that feel straight out of the anime series. Players
will enhance their shinobi skills and gear through trainings and rewards to
unlock a variety of in-game content and will be able to assemble their ninja
squads to compete against other players’ or join their team powers to defeat
Raid Bosses.
Crunchyroll Games, the interactive division from the world’s most
popular anime destination, is on board as launch partner for the browser
version. Players interested in reliving the action or catching up on the latest
anime episodes will be able to access the series and game directly from
Crunchyroll.com. The Android app version of the game can be accessed using the
same login account as well. To stay up to date with the latest news and high
quality character art, please follow the game’s official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ninjatribes/
ONE PIECE
TREASURE CRUISE JOURNEYS TO THE LAND OF WANO IN CELEBRATION OF
5TH ANNIVERSARY
The gates of the Land of Wano are finally open! BANDAI NAMCO
Entertainment Inc. announced today that globally-popular anime mobile game ONE
PIECE TREASURE CRUISE is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a special
in-game campaign based on the ONE PIECE anime’s ongoing Land of Wano
arc. The campaign, which begins today and runs through March 17th, features the Land of
Wano-themed characters, missions, quests, rewards and more.
The in-game anniversary campaign includes the following:
The Land of Wano-themed Recruitment Banners
Kaido of the Four Emperors and his Animal Kingdom Pirates take center stage for the 5th Anniversary Campaign, with a brand new Dragon-form Kaido entering the fray as a powerful Sugo-Fest Exclusive.
New Treasure Map, Co-op, and Beginner-friendly Missions
Recruit new versions of fan-favorite characters Zorojuro (Roronoa Zoro) and Trafalgar Law by completing their respective quests. Users will also be able to be part of a co-op mission by challenging these two stages and the Kizuna Clash.
Players can test their mettle against Animal Kingdom Pirates Headliner Basil Hawkins in the upcoming Treasure Map event starting from March 4th; brave these treacherous waters for the opportunity to add a brand new Hawkins to your crew!
Clear the event quest to score high in the ranking that is exclusive to the English and French Version of ONE PIECE TREASURE CRUISE! Join forces with fellow pirates around the globe and earn a variety of rewards.
Login Bonuses and Reward Quests
In addition to receiving Rainbow Gems and Zorojuro as part of the daily login bonuses, players will also have the opportunity to earn a new version of the Merry Go, as well as a chance to obtain up to 500x Rainbow Gems by completing in-game reward quests. The quest for the Merry Go will open on March 2nd.
Become a Prince or Princess and Find True Love
in this Beloved Title;
“Another Episode Pack” DLC Free for 4 Weeks
Torrance, Calif. – February 25, 2020 – XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., is pleased to announce that Rune Factory 4 Special is now available for the Nintendo Switch™ system in North America. The ‘Another Episode Pack’ DLC, which contains 12 new storybook-style episodes narrated by the game’s marriage candidates, will also be available as a free download from the Nintendo eShop for 4 weeks starting today. After this promotional period, the ‘Another Episode Pack’ will be available for purchase for $4.99 on the Nintendo eShop. All players can view a special ‘Another Episode’ story starring Selphia’s lovable guardian dragon Ventuswill by selecting ‘Another Episode’ on the game’s title menu.
The physical limited Rune Factory 4 Special ‘Archival Edition,’ commemorating the definitive version of the critically acclaimed title, is available alongside the standalone physical edition at the XSEED Games Store and other participating retailers for a MSRP of $59.99 and $39.99, respectively. The ‘Archival Edition’ includes a download code for the ‘Swimsuit Day’ DLC, a special in-game Order decreeing that all marriage candidates wear their swimsuits. Previously available as a preorder incentive, the ‘Swimsuit Day’ DLC will not be sold separately on the Nintendo eShop. The standard digital edition can be purchased on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch for $39.99.
Rune Factory 4 Special is a remastered version of the critically acclaimed RPG
simulation title that has sold over 300,000 copies in North America and Europe
since launching on Nintendo 3DS in 2013. The updated Switch version adds brand
new content such as ‘Newlywed Mode,’ self-contained adventures unlocked after
marrying the character of your dreams.
About Rune Factory 4 Special
The curtain rises on a beautiful sunny day, as the hero tumbles
from the heavens… After being saved by the dragon Ventuswill, the hero comes
to live in the local castle as a newly designated ruler and begins life anew
while developing the town, making difficult decisions, and cultivating the
soil. While exploring a nearby forest, the hero encounters and defeats a
monstrous butterfly. Left in the fallen monster’s place is a mysterious young
girl. Seeking the answers as to why, the hero’s search for the truth will lead
to a grand adventure that will shake the very foundations of their world…and
draw them closer to the secret buried in their own lost memories.
In this standalone story, players choose to play as a male or
female hero and will encounter a diverse cast of potential suitors and other
loveable townsfolk. As the newly appointed prince or princess, royal duties are
fulfilled by issuing orders to help the town prosper, or by taking a more
relaxed approach to governance by raising crops and helping townsfolk. Should
some dungeon adventuring be on the day’s itinerary, a vast array of weapons
along with magic can be crafted or bought for battle against dangerous
foes—companions or friendly monsters can also join to aid the player during
their travels.
Developed by HAKAMA Inc. and Marvelous Inc. and published in North
America by XSEED Games, Rune Factory 4 Speciallaunched on
February 25 for the Nintendo Switch. The ‘Archival Edition’ is available
for $59.99, while the standalone game is available for $39.99 both physically
and digitally. The ‘Archival Edition,’ which includes the ‘Swimsuit Day’ DLC, a
36-track official soundtrack CD, and art book featuring the works of Minako
Iwasaki through the Rune Factory series, is housed in a custom box with
original illustration by the artist. This game has been rated by “T for Teen”
by the ESRB. Marvelous Europe will be releasing the title
in Europe on February 28.
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, AKIBA’S TRIP, and The Legend
of Heroes: Trails series, 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.
For quite some time fans of Marvelous’ farming games were wondering just what happened to the Rune Factory series as the 2013 release of Rune Factory 4 on the 3DS saw great success, it ended up being the last game made by developer Neverland Co. who had worked on all previous entries. Now years later fans saw that not only is Rune Factory 5 in the works but the popular Rune Factory 4 would be returning for a Switch release in the form of Rune Factory 4 Special. So now that this fantasy farming/light-RPG has been re-released is it just as good as it was years ago?
Story
Our tale begins with a young traveler aboard an airship on a mission to deliver an important item to the “god” of a distant town. Unfortunately a pair of soldiers have caught wind of the fact that this item holds incredible power and want it for themselves and in the resulting scuffle not only is this item scattered to the winds, but the traveler is sent off the side of the airship and plummets to the ground below. This traveler happens to be the player character who can be either a boy or a girl and upon landing on a large dragon residing in a palace, ends up with amnesia and can only remember their name.
Thanks to the fact that the town of Selphia was expecting a visit from the royal palace in the coming days, the dragon that turns out to be far friendlier than she looks immediately believes that the player is them and gives them access to a small farm plot and a room in the castle. It doesn’t take long before the real prince arrives and things quickly get smoothed out as not only does the dragon prefer working with the player, but the prince has his own matters to attend to, leaving players in charge of managing the town and far more as their adventures in the wild quickly reveal far more is at stake and that the way of life of those in Selphia may be coming to an end.
All isn’t doom and gloom however as the layer is encouraged to take the plot at their own pace with there being no time constraints as to when events need to happen by, both story wise or even character wise. This means players can spend a season or two getting working at their farm or getting to know the residents of the town should they please. In fact, the various residents of the town make for some of the more charming elements in Rune Factory 4 Special, especially as a number of them are introduced to the town only by progressing to certain points in the story and rather than featuring only single character specific events, many events feature multiple characters at a time that help make the town feel a bit more alive as characters interact with others besides the player.
It is also nice to note that players will be able to see some new sides to these characters even if they are returning fans from the 3DS release as Rune Factory 4 Special offers a number of additional scenarios for all of the bachelors and bachelorettes in the game. “Another Episode” features short voiced stories for each character that gives players an extra look at how they interact with the player while the Newlywed Mode is locked at the start but unlocks once players marry a character in-game, allowing for some additional scenes.
Gameplay
Rune Factory 4 Special continues to split players time between the crop fields and the battle fields as characters are given skills that level up for basically any task, this includes things such as watering plants, throwing items, swinging a sword, or even sleeping. Most mechanics in Rune Factory 4 Special are introduced slowly through the “Request” box that asks players to complete certain tasks that range from planting seeds and harvesting a certain number of vegetables to killing certain monsters and taming them for use on the farm. This drip feed of detail works great for newcomers to the series and even as a refresher for returning fans.
Farming in the game remains fairly simple as one may expect as players will find only a few seeds available at the start, with more unlocking via Requests, and these crops and flowers can be grown in the field over the course of a few in-game days as long as they are properly watered. When ready for harvest players can pick them up to sell, store and use to craft various recipes, or harvest with a sickle to gain higher level seeds. There are a wide array of plant types that players can plant such as trees, gigantic plants that dwarf the player in size, and even random dungeons that can be explored so what starts simple eventually evolves into being quite fantastical.
Outside of the farm and town players will find a land filled with different kinds of creatures and even some dungeons to conquer. To do this players have access to a variety of different weapons that include things like dual blades, swords, spears, and more alongside a variety of spells at their disposal. Most attacks, especially spells, require “RP” (stamina) for use and if the player doesn’t have enough it begins to drain their health and it is worth noting that even using a hammer or axe on the farm requires RP so players will need to balance their time properly to avoid fainting in the field or out facing monsters as a trip to the doctor’s clinic can be extremely expensive.
The actual combat in the game is fairly simplistic in nature and those looking for a challenge will likely want to play on a harder difficulty initially as the game’s first few areas, including the first boss, are very easy though expect a difficulty spike from then on but if things get to be too difficult then players always have the option of altering the game’s difficulty in the castle’s basement. That being said bringing along a friend from town is always an option, in fact, players can even bring a friendly monster with them should they choose as players can create a monster barn and place tamed monsters inside of it that will provide daily drops and can come fight alongside the player, eventually they may even help on the farm if they like you enough.
As mentioned before, players can form quick friendships and even build a relationship with various citizens of the town. This is done by completing various requests they may submit or by simply talking with them every day and giving them their favorite items. This means players can choose to marry one of the potential bachelorettes or bachelors, though there is no same-sex option in this game. One more feature that players have access to, as the “lord” of the town, is the development system. This makes use of points earned from defeating monsters, shipping items, and completing requests and allows for players to schedule town holidays, expand shop inventory, increase their farmable land, and more.
Visuals & Audio
In many ways Rune Factory 4 makes a fairly incredible leap to the Nintendo Switch despite originally being developed for the 3DS seven years ago. This is partially due to the character portraits and animated cut-scenes being incredibly detailed for their time and transitioning well to a higher quality platform. The character models have also seen a fairly solid transition as the details for the characters are still handled quite well. The same cannot be said about some of the game’s background textures however as there a number of areas that look incredibly rough, especially out in the wild and even some items that players can acquire suffer from a bit of a ragged looking appearance.
While the original 3DS release of the game only offered English voice work Rune Factory 4 Special now features both newly recorded seeming English voice work for many of the characters but also the original Japanese voice track as an option should players choose. Most of the game is unvoiced outside of certain bits of dialogue and the aforementioned bonus scenes but this is a nice touch for returning fans. As for the game’s background music, it is fairly standard in nature but goes well with the game’s twin themes of being a soothing farming game as well as a dungeon crawler at times.
Overall
Years ago Rune Factory 4 was a delight to play on the 3DS and now in 2020 Rune Factory 4 Special remains just as much of a delight, if not more, now that it has been released on the Nintendo Switch. It may not have added too much new content for those who’ve spent years playing the original but the content that is on offer is still an incredible delight to play. Be it the charming cast of characters that players can befriend, the fantasy farming that remains as enjoyable as before, or the simple but exciting combat and exploration, Rune Factory 4 Special remains a great time sink that we are delighted to see return.
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LITERALLY
ONE PUNCH YOUR OPPONENTS WITH SAITAMA IN ONE PUNCH MAN: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS!
Watch Saitama literally “one punch” your favorite characters in the launch trailer for ONE PUNCH MAN: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS! ONE PUNCH MAN: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS is the first console game based on the ONE-PUNCH MAN anime, where players can form teams of their favorite heroes and villains to battle in exciting 3 vs. 3 face-offs! In the main story mode, players can create their own hero and join the hero association to rise to the top and become an S-class hero!
ONE PUNCH MAN: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS comes to PlayStation®4, Xbox
One and PCs via STEAM® on February 28th, 2020! Players who pre-order ONE
PUNCH MAN: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS will receive early access for Saitama
(Dream Version) who will take damage like a “normal” hero, along with
additional outfits for Saitama which include his jersey and black suit and a
Saitama mask accessory. ONE PUNCH MAN: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS will
also have a season pass, with Suiryu – otherwise known as ‘Void Fist’ – coming
in April 2020 and other fan favorite characters coming throughout the spring
and summer of 2020!
Conquer the Wild in SnowRunner’s New Gameplay
Trailer
The Hit Off-Road Sim Series Returns on April
28 to PlayStation®4, Xbox One & PC
PARIS — Feb. 25, 2020 —SnowRunner, the sequel to the best-selling off-road driving sim MudRunner, expands and improves on the original experience in massive ways. Today’s new “Conquer the Wilderness” trailer takes you to the deepest reaches of North America and Russia for an exciting preview of the huge open environments and challenges you’ll face when the game arrives on April 28 on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC via the Epic Games Store:
Developed by Saber Interactive and published
by Focus Home Interactive, SnowRunner
is the ultimate off-road driving experience, set across the vast
untamed wilds of Alaska, Michigan and Siberia. Brave torrential waters, frozen
lakes, colossal snowbanks, muddy lowlands and treacherous peaks, but stay sharp
— you’re always just a slip away from derailing your journey.
Scout the map from watchtowers, plan your
route and execute new missions and contracts, from delivering supplies and
clearing paths to rebuilding infrastructure and rescuing stranded vehicles.
Master 40 vehicles from brands like Western Star, Ford, Chevrolet and Freightliner,
and customize your rigs with new tires, engines, suspension, bumpers,
floodlights and more in the garage to conquer the elements.
SnowRunner
is playable solo or with friends in
fully synchronous 4-player co-op. PC players can expect full mod support at
launch, allowing for near infinite off-road experiences created by the
community. Mod support for consoles is also in development.
SnowRunner
and SnowRunner – Premium Edition, featuring the
base game and its Season Pass, are available to pre-order now with a special
bonus vehicle on the Epic Games Store. SnowRunner
is also available to pre-order on consoles at major retailers.
The weapon-based
fighter SAMURAI SHODOWN is out now on Nintendo Switch!
SNK CORPORATION (Corporate HQ: Suita-city, Osaka, Japan, Company President & CEO: Koichi Toyama) and Deep Silver are proud to announce that the critically acclaimed SAMURAI SHODOWN is now available for Nintendo Switch!
From
its creation in 1993, the Samurai Shodown series has redefined weapon-based
fighting games. 11 years after its most recent release comes a brand new
addition on the Nintendo Switch! Experience the fighting game that took the
world by storm!
Peerless warriors duke it out in 1700’s Japan!
13
returning characters are joined by 3 completely new to the series. This latest
instalment takes place one year before the events of the original Samurai
Shodown game, where tensions are still hot in the land of the rising sun!
A game that threads the line between suspense and
thrills!
Classic
Samurai Shodown concepts like the Rage Gauge, Lightning Blade, and Super
Special Moves make their return! Feel your heart race as you’re moments from
death, only to turn the tables in one fell swoop! A true fighting game
experience is waiting for you on the Nintendo Switch!
Play anywhere, anytime, with the Nintendo Switch
It’s
easier than ever to battle a friend using the Nintendo Switch’s Table Top mode.
Simply pass them a Joy-Con and have at it! Additionally, you can fight anywhere
in the world using Handheld mode!
Thrilling new DLC characters join the fight!
Fan favourites like Rimururu, Kubikiri Basara, Kazuki Kazama, and Wan Fu make their return! Also, Hisame Shizumaru from Samurai Shodown III is included as a free character!
※All in-game footage
displayed is work in progress. Design and specifications are subject to change.
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. 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.
The
future of gaming has never been more inspiring. Creativity in games is
flourishing. New services empower you to discover more games—and bring you
closer to the games and creators and streamers you love. The cloud creates a
massive opportunity to stream console-quality games and play with the people
you want, wherever you want. And for many of us, nothing is more inspiring than
the dawn of a new console generation.
We
know you expect the next generation of consoles to set new standards in
graphical power and processing speed, converging together in games that look
incredible and feel alive. This will be defined by worlds that are visually
astounding and immediately immersive, with innovative leaps in CPU, GPU and
storage technology to give you frictionless access to new stories and new
creators constantly.
We’ve
been using Xbox Series X in our internal Takehome program and are energised by
the feedback we’ve been receiving. At Xbox we value being open and transparent
with you, and I’m proud to be able to share details about some of the
technologies we are enabling for the next generation and look forward to boldly
sharing more as we head towards E3.
A
superior balance of power and speed
Compared
to the previous generation, Xbox Series X represents a superior balance of
power and speed in console design, advancing on all technological fronts to
delivering amazing, dynamic, living worlds and minimise any aspects that can
take you out of the experience. Our job at Team Xbox is to give teams the tools
they need to achieve their ambitions and tap into the console’s power with
efficiency, a few of which we’re detailing today. Raw power is just part of the
story:
Next Generation Custom Processor: Xbox Series X is our
most powerful console ever powered by our custom designed processor
leveraging AMD’s latest Zen 2 and RDNA 2 architectures. Delivering four
times the processing power of an Xbox One and enabling developers to
leverage 12 TFLOPS of GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) performance – twice
that of an Xbox One X and more than eight times the original Xbox One.
Xbox Series X delivers a true generational leap in processing and graphics
power with cutting edge techniques resulting in higher framerates, larger,
more sophisticated game worlds, and an immersive experience unlike
anything seen in console gaming.
Variable Rate Shading (VRS): Our patented form of VRS
empowers developers to more efficiently utilise the full power of the Xbox
Series X. Rather than spending GPU cycles uniformly to every single pixel
on the screen, they can prioritise individual effects on specific game
characters or important environmental objects. This technique results in
more stable frame rates and higher resolution, with no impact on the final
image quality.
Hardware-accelerated DirectX Raytracing: You can expect more dynamic
and realistic environments powered by hardware-accelerated DirectX
Raytracing – a first for console gaming. This means true-to-life lighting,
accurate reflections and realistic acoustics in real time as you explore
the game world.
Immersion
in an instant
The
next console generation will be defined by more playing and less waiting. And
when play begins, we know many gamers demand ultra-low latency to be as
immersed and precise as possible. To this end, the team analysed every step
between player and game, from controller to console to display, and asked how
we could make it faster.
SSD Storage: With our next-generation SSD, nearly
every aspect of playing games is improved. Game worlds are larger, more
dynamic and load in a flash and fast travel is just that – fast.
Quick Resume: The new Quick Resume
feature lets you continue multiple games from a suspended state almost
instantly, returning you to where you were and what you were doing,
without waiting through long loading screens.
Dynamic Latency Input (DLI): We’re optimising latency in
the player-to-console pipeline starting with our Xbox Wireless Controller,
which leverages our high bandwidth, proprietary wireless communication
protocol when connected to the console. With Dynamic Latency Input (DLI),
a new feature which synchronises input immediately with what is displayed,
controls are even more precise and responsive.
HDMI 2.1 Innovation: We’ve partnered with the
HDMI forum and TV manufacturers to enable the best gaming experience
through features such as Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Variable Refresh
Rate (VRR). ALLM allows Xbox One and Xbox Series X to automatically set
the connected display to its lowest latency mode. VRR synchronises the
display’s refresh rate to the game’s frame rate, maintaining smooth
visuals without tearing. Ensuring minimal lag and the most responsive
gaming experience.
120 fps Support: With support for up to 120
fps, Xbox Series X allows developers to exceed standard 60 fps output in
favour of heightened realism or fast-paced action.
The
next generation of game compatibility
The
benefits of the next console generation extend in every direction, bringing
greater visual fidelity and improved loading speeds to your existing gaming
legacy, in addition to new games. We’re continuing our commitment to
compatibility with Xbox Series X and investing in technology that makes game
ownership easier across generations.
Four generations of gaming: Our commitment to
compatibility means existing Xbox One games, including backward-compatible
Xbox 360 and original Xbox games, look and play better than ever before.
Your favourite games, including titles in Xbox Game Pass, benefit from
steadier framerates, faster load times and improved resolution and visual
fidelity – all with no developer work required. Your Xbox One gaming
accessories also come forward with you.
Smart Delivery: This technology empowers you
to buy a game once and know that – whether you are playing it on Xbox One
or Xbox Series X – you are getting the right version of that game on
whatever Xbox you’re playing on. We’re making the commitment to use Smart
Delivery on all our exclusive Xbox Game Studios titles, including Halo
Infinite, ensuring you only have to purchase a title once in order to
play the best available version for whichever Xbox console they choose to
play on. This technology is available for all developers and publishers,
and they can choose to use it for titles that will be release on Xbox One
first and come to the Xbox Series X later.
Xbox Game Pass: In addition to games from
across four generations of consoles, our leading game subscription
service, Xbox Game Pass, will continue to have our first party games,
like Halo Infinite, included at their launch. We look
forward to millions of you experiencing the Xbox Game Pass portfolio and
immersing yourselves in a deep library of high-quality games, playing
those you love now and also discovering your next great adventure.
A
generation with players at the centre
Xbox
Series X is our fastest, most powerful console ever, designed for a
console generation that has you at its centre. This means a high-fidelity
gaming experience enclosed in a quiet and bold design, with the ability to
discover thousands of games across four generations, all with more playing and
less waiting.
Whether
it’s empowering amazing creators at our 15 Xbox Game Studios, fuelling game
discovery with Xbox Game Pass, or expanding what and where you can play with
Project xCloud, Team Xbox stands for frictionless pathways between players and
the best experiences our remarkable art form has to offer. Xbox Series X
represents that same commitment for players who want immediate immersion in
games that also look and feel better than ever.
Dragon
Mania Legends Invites Players to a Month of Fun
With One of Its Biggest Update Ever
The Metal Mega
Event brings back the popular Dragon Dice mode and introduces four Ancient
Metal Dragons to unlock, a new Dragon of the month, and even Dragon Bingo
Sheets!
Paris,
February 24th, 2020
– Gameloft, leader in the development and publishing of games, is thrilled to
announce that the new Ancient Metal Mega update to Dragon Mania Legends is now available
on the App Store, Google Play, and Microsoft Store. This massive update,
one of the biggest ever for the long-running game, introduces four new never-before-seen
Ancient Metal Dragons to unlock and exciting game modes to please newcomers and
veterans alike. It has never been a better time to play the most visually
stunning Dragon simulator, where magical Dragons have their own personality and
feel almost alive!
In
one of the largest time limited events ever conducted in Dragon Mania Legends, players
return to the special, board-game inspired Dragon Dice mode to explore this
region and engage with a brand new storyline to know more about the background
of each new Ancient Dragon and eventually unlock them. In addition, this
wildly-popular mode has seen an overhaul, introducing the Dragon Bingo mechanic
that unfolds new strategical depths and special rewards!
The
Ancient Dragons are the most powerful Dragons ever seen in the world of Dragon Mania Legends,
weak to no other elements, and the introduction of Ancient Metal Dragons bring
the diversity of Dragon-types even higher. The four special Ancient Metal
Dragons are only available during Mega Events, and this is the very first
chance players can secure these rare creatures, joining the Ancient Fire
Dragons introduced last year. Players can unlock these scaly super beasts from
March 2nd, 2020 until March 29th, 2020.
In
addition, Dragon Mania
Legends is introducing the Dragon of the Month, special Dragons
inspired by movie genres and rotating each month. For March 2020, meet the Noir
Dragon, inspired by the mean streets of classic filmmaking. Each month a new
Dragon is introduced, and players who collect each one in a quarter will
receive bonus Dragons, and even a special collection reward if they collect all
12 of them.
“There
has never been so many things going on in Dragon
Mania Legends,” said Botond Szalacsi, Game Manager of Dragon Mania Legends.
“Dragolandia is an exciting and dynamic place for players. With the new events,
the updated Dragon Dice, the special Dragon of the Month, and the next wave of
Ancient Dragons, it’s the best time to play, whether you’re ongoing, returning,
or new to the series.”
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About Gameloft
Leader in the
development and publishing of games, Gameloft® has established itself as one of
the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all
digital platforms, two of which are featured in the “Top 10 iOS Games by
All-Time Worldwide Downloads” from App Annie. Gameloft operates its own established
franchises such as Asphalt®, Dragon Mania Legends, Modern Combat and Dungeon
Hunter and also partners with major rights holders including Disney®, LEGO®,
Universal, Illumination Entertainment, Hasbro®, Fox Digital Entertainment,
Mattel®, Lamborghini® and Ferrari®. Gameloft distributes its games in over 100
countries and employs 4,600 people worldwide. Every month, 98 million unique
users can be reached by advertisers in Gameloft games with Gameloft Advertising
Solutions, a leading B2B offering dedicated to brands and agencies. Gameloft is
a Vivendi company.
