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Wargaming Partners With Stack Up to Support U.S. Veterans and Service Members

Operation Lifeboat aims to raise funds and awareness for 24/7 crisis intervention and peer-to-peer mental health support

AUSTIN, TEXAS, March 3, 2020 — Wargaming, the developer of World of Warships, and Stack Up, a nonprofit supporting veterans through gaming, today announced a partnership to raise money and awareness for military veterans in need of mental health support. 
 
Wargaming will introduce a special bundle within its highly popular World of Warships online game over a nine-week period, with 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the bundle to benefit Stack Up’s Overwatch Program (StOP). Started in 2016, StOP provides critical support to veterans through round-the-clock access to a team of trained and certified crisis-intervention volunteers via Discord. From the sale of the special, limited-edition in-game bundles, Wargaming is looking to raise $100,000 in donations to help fund Stack Up’s important work. 
 
When it comes to mental health, access to crisis prevention programs is vital. To further support veterans and active-duty service members, later this year Wargaming will embed a link within World of Warships for gamers to connect directly to a trained Stack Up mental health support volunteer.  
 
“We know a lot of our players are veterans, so this partnership seems natural for us,” said Artur Plociennik, Regional Publishing Director for World of Warships “We are honored to have the opportunity to support Stack Up’s mission of bringing comfort and friendship to veterans in need.”
 
In a 2018 study published in Social Science and Medicine, many veterans reported that video games helped not only with managing moods and stress, but also with three areas related to other aspects of recovery: adaptive coping, feelings of competence, and opportunities for leadership and socializing. The study was conducted by researchers from the Behavioural Science Institute at Radboud University and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
 
“We are very excited and hope Wargaming’s decision to put a link inside World of Warships directing veterans to get the help they need is the first in what could be an amazingly beneficial trend in the online gaming community,” said Stephen Machuga, founder of Stack Up. “This could start a new way of providing veterans the mental health support they need in a space where they feel comfortable — in the comfort of their own homes playing video games.” 
 
A recent survey of the World of Warships community of players who are serving or have served in the military found that 74.4% play video games with other active or former service members.
 
Other survey findings include:   

  • A majority of players, 48.4%, considered social interaction within the game as an important part of the overall gaming experience.
  • 72.4% of players said they usually interact with others in the game while playing.
  • 66% play games on a daily basis, while 30% play at least several times a week.
  • 54% use Discord as their online chat service while 26% use in-game chat. 

 
The results reinforce the idea that active and retired service members play online games as a way to connect with their peers, and that being part of a support group such as Stack Up is important to them. 
 
About StackUp.org
Founded in 2015, Stack Up brings both veterans and civilians together through a shared love of video gaming. Through programs such as The Stacks, Supply Crates, Air Assaults and the Stack Up Overwatch Program [StOP], Stack Up has helped more than 35,900 U.S. and Allied military service members get through deployments to combat zones and recover from traumatic physical and emotional injuries through the power of video gaming.
 
About World of Warships 
World of Warships is a free, historical, online combat game from Wargaming. Command a massive naval fleet featuring some of history’s most iconic war vessels, level up important tech modules and prepare to dominate the oceans in World of Warships. With four classes of ships, myriad upgrades, and strategically designed environments, the action never ends and every match is a unique experience. World of Warships brings players endless hours of strategy, tactical gameplay and pulse-pounding combat! 
 
About Wargaming 
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 4500+ employees and offices spread all over the world. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Their flagship products include the massively popular free-to-play hit World of Tanks and the naval combat game World of Warships. The company’s dedicated unit, Wargaming Mobile, is forging collaborations to deliver new mobile experiences alongside their in-house game development. 
 

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BE THE FIRST TO PLAY FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE – IN PLAYABLE DEMO NOW AVAILABLE ON PLAYSTATION 4

BE THE FIRST TO PLAY FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE – IN PLAYABLE DEMO NOW AVAILABLE ON PLAYSTATION 4

SYDNEY 3RD March 2020 – In anticipation of the 10th April launch of FINAL FANTASY® VII REMAKE, Square Enix Ltd., have announced that PlayStation owners across the globe can now get their hands on a playable demo for the game.  Available to download now from the PlayStation®Store, the demo allows players to experience first-hand the opening chapter from the game, and the events of the iconic Mako Reactor 1 bombing mission. In addition, those who download the demo before May 11, 2020 will also receive an exclusive PlayStation®4 theme when the full game launches next month.

In FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, players will be drawn 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 anti-Shinra organisation calling themselves Avalanche. The first game in the project is set in the city of Midgar, and is a fully standalone gaming experience designed for RPG players that crave unforgettable characters, a powerful story and the ability to choose their style of play with a battle system that merges thrilling real-time action with strategic, command-based combat.

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE will be available for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system on 10th April 2020. The FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Demo is available to download now for the PlayStation®4 system. For more information, visit: www.ffvii-remake.com

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NETMARBLE AND MARVEL LOOK TO THE FUTURE WITH REVEAL OF MARVEL’S FIRST OPEN WORLD RPG ON MOBILE MARVEL FUTURE REVOLUTION

NETMARBLE AND MARVEL LOOK TO THE FUTURE WITH REVEAL OF MARVEL’S FIRST OPEN WORLD RPG ON MOBILE MARVEL FUTURE REVOLUTION

First Details on Marvel’s First Open World RPG on Mobile, Including Story, World, and Characters, Revealed at PAX East

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 2, 2020 – Netmarble Corp., the company behind the long-running hit mobile game MARVEL Future Fight, is collaborating with Marvel Entertainment once again on MARVEL Future Revolution. Featuring an all-new original storyline and  starring fan-favorite MARVEL Super Heroes and Super Villains, MARVEL Future Revolution is Marvel’s first open-world game on mobile.

Written by Marvel Comics writer Marc Sumerak (Avengers, Thor, Iron Man, Fantastic Four, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, etc.), MARVEL Future Revolution starts with numerous Earths converging across all dimensions to form an entirely-new ‘Primary Earth’. As an agent of the newly formed ‘Omega Flight’ Super Hero team, players will work together to battle an onslaught of Super Villains, confront their suspicious behaviors and defend the universe.

“Netmarble is thrilled to continue our successful partnership with Marvel, especially as we are nearing the five-year anniversary of MARVEL Future Fight,” said Andy Kang, Executive Producer of Netmarble. “We look forward to share a whole new open world experience with Marvel and mobile gaming fans everywhere.”

At PAX East, Netmarble and Marvel revealed the official teaser trailer of MARVEL Future Revolution and showed attendees a first look at the game, all fully-realized in a 3D open world with AAA quality graphics, a massive scale and unique freedom of play. This new collaboration between both companies will offer very special experiences as gamers and Marvel fans will assume the roles of various versions of Captain America, Captain Marvel, Spider-Man, and Doctor Strange among other Super Heroes and set foot in an enormous open universe with iconic merged locations like Xandearth, Sakaar and more to explore.

“For fans that have dreamed of exploring the Marvel Universe in a sprawling, open-world setting, MARVEL Future Revolution  gives players the chance to not only journey through these strange new locations, but also customize their favorite Heroes into never-before-seen costume combos,,” said Bill Rosemann, VP and Head of Creative at Marvel Games. “We’re excited to be working with Netmarble once again after nearly five years of continued success with MARVEL Future Fight, and look forward to MARVEL Future Revolution providing countless hours of fun for players to battle alongside their friends and save our universe.”

The official MARVEL Future Revolution teaser trailer can be viewed here.

https://youtu.be/dSpM9Kl3FHw

For the latest news on MARVEL Future Revolution, please visit https://marvelfuturerevolution.com

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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

About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.
For more information visit marvel.com. © 2020 MARVEL

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RACE, CREATE AND COMPETE IN THE ULTIMATE TRACKMANIA® EXPERIENCE

RACE, CREATE AND COMPETE IN THE ULTIMATE TRACKMANIA® EXPERIENCE

The Most Ambitious Title in the Series to Date Offers Never-Ending Races

Sydney, Australia March 2, 2020 — At the Trackmania® Grand League finals in Lyon last week, Ubisoft announced that Trackmania® will be available on Windows PC worldwide starting the 5th of May, 2020. 

Ubisoft Nadeo returns with the biggest and most compelling remake of the legendary Trackmania® Nations, combining easy-to-learn, hard-to-master gameplay style with a fresh look and creative direction:

  • Regularly updated content: Trackmania® features an official seasonal campaign and a daily track selection.
  • Diverse tracks: Trackmania® allows for unique track creations that players can share by providing new surfaces and “special” blocks.
  • A new type of esport: Trackmania® makes esports accessible to everyone, with in-game daily competitions to international open leagues.

Trackmania® will be featured at the upcoming Trackmania Zrt Cup. This competition is happening in Paris AccorHotels Arena on June 13th and is already sold out with 15,000 spectators.

For more information about Trackmania®, please visit www.trackmania.com and follow us on Twitter.

For the latest on Ubisoft’s games, visit Ubisoft News at http://news.ubisoft.com.   

ABOUT UBISOFT

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six and The Division. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2018–19 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,029 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2004–2008 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. Nadeo and the Trackmania logo are trademarks of Nadeo in the US and/or other countries. Nadeo is a Ubisoft Entertainment company.

ABOUT NADEO:

Founded in 2000 and acquired by Ubisoft in 2009, Ubisoft Nadeo is the creator of Trackmania®, the cult multiplayer car racing video game and Shootmania, the FPS for everyone. The studio has won acclaim for the quality of its multiplayer technology which offers one of the best available online gaming experiences, based on competitive game modes and players’ creativity, on PC, on consoles and in virtual reality. Accessible to everyone, Ubisoft Nadeo’s games gather more than 35 million players

Monster Wrestling Film Rumble Coming to Cinemas on April 1, 2021

Paramount Animation and WWE Studios are teaming up for a new animated comedy about professional wrestling monsters. Those who saw Sonic the Hedgehog in cinemas were among the first to watch the Rumble trailer. Now, the rest of the world is getting their chance to see the trailer for themselves.

Rumble stars Geraldine Viswanathan as Winnie, a young teenager looking to follow her father into the wrestling industry by coaching Steve, a lovable underdog looking to become a massive wrestling star. Steve and Winnie’s path to the top will be long as it’s blocked by Tentacular (Terry Crews), the reigning champion of Monster Wrestling.

Several WWE stars will be lending their voices to the film, including Roman Reigns and Becky Lynch. The cast is being rounded out by the likes of Ben Schwartz, Tony Danza, and Stephen A. Smith.

Rumble is scheduled to hit Australian cinemas on April 1, 2021.

Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection Review

Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection

Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Platforms: Xbox One (Reviewed), PlayStation 4, Switch, PC
Release Date: Available Now
Price: $29.99 – Available Here

Overview

The Mega Man franchise has had a long and storied history that saw it debuting in the late ’80s so many longtime fans have had plenty of time to experience what these games have had to offer in various forms. Outside of the core series following everyone’s favorite “blue bomber” there have been other forms of Mega Man including Zero, who debuted in the Mega Man Zero series that was released on the Game Boy Advance over the course of four games that were eventually collected together into a DS release.

On top of that the series saw another variation in the form of two Mega Man ZX games on the DS and now Capcom has returned with another collection that brings these six games together into one neat package. Featuring a number of bonus features, some re-touched artwork, and a few bits of extra content is Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection worth diving into?

Story

Set a hundred years after the events of Mega Man X, Mega Man Zero begins with a group of resistance fighters made up of humans and Reploids being mercilessly chased and slaughtered by mechanical threats in the search of a rumored power. After sacrificing everyone on her team, a female scientist by the name of Ciel manages to locate Zero and revive him. Despite Zero suffering from memory loss he knows that he should protect Ciel and the rest of the Reploids from the genocidal plans of Neo Arcadia. This story continues over the course of four different games featuring their own major twists and revelations though going into these would be a spoiler for those who have yet to play these games as the story for each game here does continue the same plot point.

Mega Man ZX picks up two centuries following the events of Mega Man Zero and while the world is now flourishing with humans and Reploids living together, things quickly take a turn for a worse when a group of rogue forces begin to attack the world once more. It is worth noting that these are both fairly vague summaries as a whole and this is a good thing as there is a ton of story content to be experienced here for those who haven’t before and even returning fans looking for nostalgia will find the same jargon filled sci-fi world that they enjoyed back in the day. That being said, considering how many technical terms are used from the Mega Man franchise, players should have at least a bit of understanding about the series before going in here or will need to do a bit of research first as many of these terms are treated as if players have been longtime fans of the series and unfortunately a glossary was not one of the bits of bonus content included in this collection.

Gameplay

In many ways Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection plays similar to how fans of the series have come to expect and given the fact these games were originally released on the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS, there isn’t a ton of complexity here, though the more open feel to exploration will be new to many who are used to the classic Mega Man style of stage selection. Players will be able to fire off their primary weapon with one button and use their alternate weapon by pressing the shoulder button while firing while being able to jump, wall-jump, and dash around as needed. It is worth noting that players can customize their controls entirely and probably should as mapping the secondary weapon to a single button is far easier.

Of course this being a Mega Man game, nothing is ever really easy as these games still contain their brutal difficulty level even in this collection. Some of this difficulty comes from the fact that some stages feature some rather cheap feeling hazards that are hidden just off screen or drop in enemies but this simply requires a bit of replay to master a stage. That being said, there are options now to make things a bit simpler should the player choose and one of these features happens to have been used extensively throughout my time in the game.

This one happens to be various save points that end up being scattered throughout a stage, allowing the player to immediately respawn at the most recent save should they fall to their death or lose all of their health. This is exceptionally useful when it comes to boss battles though be prepared to see plenty of repeated text as it isn’t possible to skip through previously seen conversations. If players really want to make things easy then a “Casual Scenario” option is selectable before beginning any of these six games. 

This mode not only makes the player far stronger and boost their weaponry but removes the instant deaths that come from falling into holes or touching stage hazards. This casual mode is an interesting one for those who want to get invested in the series or perhaps never managed to complete them but it also removes the ability to unlock achievements and even obtain one of the bonus features added to the game, special cards that appeared to have originally only been available during the Japanese release of these games. These cards can provide various cosmetics to the player’s in-game base and can also provide a few boosts as well once unlocked.

Alongside these cards players will find that the other bonus content added into this collection comes in the form of an art gallery featuring high-res images for all six games as well as a juke-box that allows for players to listen to all of the background music from each game. Alongside these fairly standard bonuses comes a speed running mode called Z-Chaser. This mode pits players against a “ghost” that can either be AI generated or from another player in a race to see who can complete a stage the fastest. There is even a head to head mode for local play as well should the player want to test their skills against a friend.

Visuals & Audio

Players have a variety of different ways that they can re-experience the games in the Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection as Capcom has offered three different visual styles. There is a slightly retouched smoothing option that blends together pixels and gives them a softer look, no filter at all that leaves everything in its pixel art glory, and one that places a CRT style static filter over the screen that actually turns out to be fantastic looking at times, at least in the Mega Man Zero collection of games. It is also worth noting that screen size is also adjustable should the player want to shrink the image down a bit and the various wallpapers that fill in the black space of the screen can be changed at any time or even left blank.

As mentioned before, this collection features a great collection of songs that can be listened to at any time and these tracks fit in well during gameplay as well. There is a bit of voice work in this collection and while it hasn’t aged the best, it has been retouched to sound a bit clearer should the player choose.

Overall

The Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection features the same classic gameplay and incredible challenge that fans remember and a few new optional changes make things a bit easier for those who want to access the series in what ends up being a great collection of games. That being said, the bonuses included are a bit on the simple side as the only real piece of new content outside of the touched up graphics are the cards and gallery of artwork and considering the age and fanbase the series has, it could have included quite a bit more.

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METRO REDUX IS OUT NOW FOR NINTENDO SWITCH™

METRO REDUX IS OUT NOW FOR NINTENDO SWITCH

Experience the ultimate double game collection anytime, anywhere

Sydney, Australia – 29th February 2020 | Deep Silver and 4A Games confirm that Metro Redux, which includes the definitive versions of both Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light plus all DLC is now available on Nintendo Switch™.  Developed in-house by 4A Games over the course of 8 months, Metro Redux runs flawlessly at native 720p in handheld mode and 1080p when docked – all while maintaining a rock solid 30fps.

Game critics agree that Metro Redux is a technical masterpiece:

  • 9/10 – Nintendo Life: “Metro Redux is a top-notch first-person survival horror package that delivers countless hours of thrilling stealth combat all wrapped up in a superb story”
  • 9/10 – GameSpew: “Metro Redux on Switch is absolutely phenomenal”
  • 4/5 – Trusted Reviews: “Metro Redux is yet another triumphant port for the Nintendo Switch”
  • 8/10 – 3D Juegos: “4A has done fantastic adaptation work, allowing a new wave of players to enjoy one of the most important action series of the last decade”
  • Digital Foundry: “Metro Redux is a unique experience that has somehow managed to translate over beautifully to Nintendo Switch”

To celebrate the launch of Metro Redux, watch the trailer here:

Metro Redux is available as a boxed edition containing both games and all DLC on one 16GB cart with no additional download required; and digitally as individual games from the Nintendo e-Shop.

Story:

In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the earth’s surface into a poisonous wasteland. A handful of survivors took refuge in the depths of the Moscow underground, and human civilization entered a new Dark Age.

The year is 2033. An entire generation has been born and raised underground, and their besieged Metro Station-Cities struggle for survival, with each other, and the mutant horrors that await outside. You are Artyom, born in the last days before the fire, but raised underground. Having never ventured beyond the city limits, one fateful event sparks a desperate mission to the heart of the Metro system, to warn the remnants of mankind of a terrible impending threat.

But will they even listen? Rather than stand united, the factions of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power, a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6. A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever.

Key Features:

  • Immerse yourself in the Moscow Metro – witness one of the most atmospheric worlds in gaming brought to life on Nintendo Switch™
  • Brave the horrors of the Russian apocalypse – equip your gasmask and an arsenal of hand-made weaponry as you face the threat of deadly mutants, human foes, and the terrifying environment itself
  • Two campaigns, and all DLC included – Metro Redux includes two complete campaigns that combine to create one epic solo adventure, plus a further 10 hours of bonus content. Two unique Play Styles and  Ranger Mode add hours more replayability!
  • Two unique Play Styles: ‘Spartan’ and ‘Survival’ – approach the campaign as a slow burn Survival Horror, or tackle it with the combat skills of a Spartan Ranger in these two unique modes

Be the first to hear the latest Metro news by registering at MetroTheGame.com, following us on Twitter and Instagram @MetroVideoGame or on Facebook at Facebook.com/MetroVideoGame.

© 2020 Koch Media GmbH and published by Deep Silver. Developed by 4A Games. 4A Games Limited and their respective logo are trademarks of 4A Games Limited. Metro Redux is based on the internationally best-selling METRO series of novels by Dmitry Glukhovsky. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners.

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 by creating products of 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 gritty, post-apocalyptic Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include the next entries into the Saints Row, TimeSplitters and Dead Island franchises. Deep Silver also owns the development studios Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, and Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA. 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 and the USA. The Koch Media group has more than 20 years of experience in the digital media business, and has risen to become the number one distributor in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Kaspersky Labs, NC SOFT, Sega, Square Enix and Tecmo-Koei, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarters in Planegg near Munich/Germany, Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux 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.

ABOUT 4A GAMES

4A Games is a multicultural, multinational video game development studio with offices in both Malta and Ukraine – known for its atmospheric first-person shooters Metro 2033, Metro: Last Light, and Metro Redux.

Established in Kiev, Ukraine in 2005, the studio was founded by a passionate team of game industry veterans with the goal of creating AAA-quality games for current gaming PCs and then “next-gen” game consoles. In 2014, the studio moved its headquarters – along with more than 50 team members and their families — from Ukraine to the island of Malta.

Currently at the heart of the company are over 100 talented designers, programmers, artists, effects specialists, and writers from all over the world with a diverse and unique set of backgrounds – bringing countless years of experience in software development and computer games in particular. To learn more, please visit www.4A-Games.com

PUBG MOBILE REVEALS FIGHT AGAINST CHEATERS THROUGH DEATH REPLAY FUNCTION AS NEW MEASURE OF ‘PROJECT BAN PAN’

PUBG MOBILE REVEALS FIGHT AGAINST CHEATERS THROUGH DEATH REPLAY FUNCTION AS NEW MEASURE OF ‘PROJECT BAN PAN’

“BEHIND THE GAME: THE FIGHT AGAINST CHEATERS” Video released and Death Replay coming as a new measure of “PROJECT: BAN PAN” for anti-cheating

LOS ANGELES – Feb. 28, 2020 – Continuing efforts to identify and ban cheaters, PUBG MOBILE continues to update security countermeasures to combat constantly-changing plug-in technology. Introduced as the “Project: Ban Pan,” this initiative was first revealed at PUBG MOBILE Club Open 2019 Fall Split Global Finals in December last year.

Today, PUBG MOBILE has released a behind-the-game video, introducing how the team fights against cheaters via the updated security system of “Project: Ban Pan.” The story is based upon a real case of a 10-years-banned cheater, who describes how the security system defends and how the security team works to protect the healthy gaming environment of PUBG MOBILE. Community members can watch the full video here to learn more.

Within the game, PUBG MOBILE continuously updates the coverage and accuracy of each security component, adding more samples of software and code to respond daily to new evolutions in cheating. Approximately 95% of violations and punished by real-time banning by security system automatically, while players can also report any suspicions to build a larger software database, which also helps with imposing offline punishment. Outside of the game, the PUBG MOBILE Safety Station website offers a place for players to report suspicious behavior more effectively and verify that punishments have been handed out as a result of their joint efforts.

As a new anti-cheat measure of “Project: Ban Pan”, the Death Replay function will be available in PUBG MOBILE in the latest 0.17.0 version update beginning on Tuesday, March 3, allowing players to immediately see how they were killed from the perspective of their opponent.

“Like our players, we’ve always had a zero-tolerance policy for cheating. To protect the fair and competitive environment of the game, creating a fair and even playing field is always one of our highest priorities.” Vincent Wang, General Manager of Global Publishing, Tencent Games, addressed the attitude of anti-cheating from PUBG MOBILE. It is revealed that the recent reported accounts have decreased 90% among the daily active users, compared to the peak, thanks to the upgraded system and players effort. Currently, about 8,000 accounts are banned for 10 years every single day.

ABOUT PUBG MOBILE

PUBG MOBILE is based on PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS, the phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles and supplies, and defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone.

For more information, please visit the official PUBG MOBILEaccounts on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. PUBG MOBILE is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play

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ONE PUNCH MAN®: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS NOW AVAILABLE ON PLAYSTATION 4®, XBOX ONE AND PC

ONE PUNCH MAN®: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS NOW AVAILABLE ON PLAYSTATION 4®, XBOX ONE AND PC

BECOME THE GREATEST HERO IN THE ONE-PUNCH MAN WORLD!

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (February 28, 2020) – Leading anime video game developer and publisher, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. has released ONE PUNCH MAN®: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS in the Americas for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and PCs via STEAM®. ONE PUNCH MAN: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS is an action-fighting game that is based on the wildly popular Shonen Jump® series ONE-PUNCH MAN.

ONE PUNCH MAN: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS is the first console game based on the ONE- PUNCH MAN anime. The gameenables players to battle as their favorite heroes and villains or create their own custom character. Players can form powerful teams using their favorite characters from ONE-PUNCH MAN such as Saitama, Genos, and Hellish Blizzard; entering them in exciting 3 vs. 3 face-offs. Random events such as meteor showers, giants entering the field of battle, and other ONE-PUNCH MAN heroes crashing the fight can spice things up, creating a more dynamic gameplay experience. ONE PUNCH MAN: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS includes an online multiplayer mode, so heroes from around the world can brawl, compare their hero rankings, and ultimately fight for bragging rights.

ONE PUNCH MAN: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS also features a main story mode with RPG elements where players can create a custom character and become a hero. In story mode, players can explore the town, accept missions from the Hero Association, complete quests for citizens, and more to earn experience points and make their way up the ranks of the Hero Association.

ONE PUNCH MAN: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS  enables the player to immerse themselves into the ONE-PUNCH MAN world and truly live out the anime,” said Abelina Villegas, Associate Brand Manager at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “Distinctive heroes and villains combined with the zany storyline from the ONE-PUNCH MAN world adds multiple layers of fun to ONE PUNCH MAN: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS that both seasoned and new fans will enjoy!”

To learn more about ONE PUNCH MAN: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.’s other products go to: http://www.bandainamcoent.com/home.html or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS or join the conversation on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

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CONQUER ANCIENT CHINA AND UNITE THE THREE KINGDOMS IN ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV, AVAILABLE TODAY

CONQUER ANCIENT CHINA AND UNITE THE THREE KINGDOMS IN ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV, AVAILABLE TODAY

Lead Your Allies to Victory on PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam

Hertfordshire, 28th February 2020 – Today,KOEI TECMO Europe and famed developer Kou Shibusawa are proud to launch the latest entry in their renowned strategy franchise Romance of The Three Kingdoms XIV (RTK14) on the PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System and digitally on Windows PC via Steam®.

In RTK14, players will experience the pivotal Three Kingdoms period of Ancient China, allowing them to make their mark on history as they set out to conquer China and unify the Three Kingdoms. The tale of the Three Kingdoms era is depicted through seven challenging scenarios, including the chaotic war that signalled the opening of the times (the Yellow Turban Rebellion), the fight for dominance between Yuan Shao and Cao Cao (the Battle of Guandu), and the beginning of Zhuge Liang’s northern campaign (Chu Shi Biao). These events will give gamers the opportunity to enjoy the rich stories from this time period through many event scenes, triggered through fulfilling certain conditions in battle. The latest entry in the series also adopts the popular ruler-based system from fan-favourite entries, RTK9 and RTK11, in order to help return classic gameplay to the series: meaning that all actions take place on a single map as players attempt to spread their strategies at will across the vast land of China.

Throughout the experience, players will have a wide arsenal of strategies to deploy at will, aiding them as they scramble for land and build up their domain. A multitude of different approaches are available in RTK14, covering Domestic, Diplomacy, Territory Development, and a large assortment of different ways to battle, with each playthrough of the game feeling like an all-new experience thanks to an enhanced AI system keeping them on their toes, not to mention, the selection of over 1,000 officers, each with their own traits and characteristics.

Those ready to jump into the action can purchase Romance of The Three Kingdoms XIV from today on PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam! Purchasing any version of the game within the first 2 weeks of launch will offer a free download for the additional scenarios ‘Battle of Yiling’ and ‘The Start of Change’. Those purchasing on PC via Steam within the first week of launch will receive a 10% discount on their purchase!

A demo is also available for players to enjoy until the 12th March 2020 on PC (via Steam), allowing them to play as either the Cao Cao, Liu Bei, or Sun Jian faction through 36 turns (one year in game time), to get a taste of the action before they purchase the title. Fans who play through the trial won’t be able to transfer save data into the full version, and since the demo was based on an in-development version of the game, the trial might have known bugs or errors that will be different from the final version of the game.

KOEI TECMO Europe also released a fresh set of assets including a Launch Trailer and the final episode of the Developer Diary series, offering fans a deep look into the development of the renowned series, with Producer Echigoya-san.

To stay up to date with Romance of The Three Kingdoms XIV, please visit our official site http://www.koeitecmoeurope.com/rtk14, Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames, and follow us on Twitter @koeitecmoeurope.

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