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Jamestown+ Brings Bullet Heaven to Nintendo Switch and PC December 12

PHILADELPHIA — Nov. 7, 2019 — Jamestown+, the beloved top-down four-player retro shooter set on British Colonial Mars from Final Form Games, enters the atmosphere on Nintendo Switch™ and PC via Steam December 12. All updates and improvements debuting in the plus edition will also come as a free update to the PlayStation®4 version. 

Jamestown+ adds to the original classic with new content including two levels on Mars’ moons, starring dangerous alien insectoids and pirate cyber-crabs led by a Human Queen, and four new ships allowing for 36 unique weapon configurations. Countless improvements including new background and enemy artwork, level layout and bullet pattern tweaks, and remastered 5.1 surround sound music and effects make this the definitive version of everyone’s favorite futuristic Alt-History shmup.

Strap in for a rocket-fueled, bewilderingly imaginative adventure across 17th-Century Mars and her moons. Escaping a death sentence on Earth, Sir Walter Raleigh sets a course for Mars, home to his only refuge: Jamestown. Absolve Sir Walter by uncovering the truth behind the disappearance of Roanoke and defending the good peoples of the New World from a Conquistador hellbent on conquering the colonies using an ancient, terrible power.

Soar through the skies aboard one of twelve Conveyances, rocket-sleds with mighty weapons. Tear through oncoming enemies with the simple but reliable Beam ship. Experiment with the Ghost ship, capable of summoning a duplicate ship to maintain support fire while daring pilots get up close and personal with the legendary sword Excalibur. Roll the dice with the Fortune ship, which mimics other ships after death and requires a high degree of adaptability.

Rise up and rebel against the malevolent Conquistador and his army of robots and Martian Warriors by weaving through streams of bullets. Dodge, dip and dive out of the way while fighting to end tyranny on Mars. Every aspect of Jamestown+ — from lush pixel landscapes to enemy design to gameplay mechanics— was hand-designed with an emphasis on presenting something fresh every 10-15 seconds. An emotionally-stirring orchestral score raises the stakes and makes victory all the sweeter.

This adventure need not be faced alone. Join forces with up to three other players of any skill level – Jamestown+ is always better with a friend. Final Form Games specifically focused on making co-op harmonious, so Jamestown+ can be as beginner-friendly or tough-as-nails as a group prefers, but always requires only three buttons. Fire, Special Attack, and Vaunt, a shield capable of emergency protection and score amplification. Ascend the leaderboards and try Judgement difficulty for the pinnacle challenge.

Jamestown is best when played with a full squad, so we designed it to be approachable to anyone,” said Tim Ambrogi co-founder of Final Form Games. “Our game has something for everyone, so why not call up some friends or family and have a wonderful night on Mars?”

Jamestown+ comes to Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam December 12 for $17.99. The game will be available for pre-order on the Nintendo Switch eShop on November 28 for just under $15, at a 17% discount. The PlayStation 4 version will receive the same updates when the Switch and PC versions launch. For more information, please visit the official Jamestown+ website, Facebook and Twitter.

About Final Form Games

Founded by brothers Mike and Tim Ambrogi and their friend Hallie Larsson, Final Form Games is dedicated to creating passionate, high-quality games. Like the climactic bosses in classic games declaring “BEHOLD MY FINAL FORM,” the team always strives to become better versions of themselves.

For more information on Final Form Games, please visit their official website.

Horror Adventure Tokyo Dark -Remembrance- Spooks Nintendo Switch Today

Horror Adventure Tokyo Dark -Remembrance- Spooks Nintendo Switch Today

PlayStation 4 Descends into Madness in Future

TOKYO – 7 Nov. 2019 – Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) publishing label UNTIES today releases Tokyo Dark -Remembrance-, the anime-style murder mystery merging visual novel and adventure features, on Nintendo Switch™. PlayStation 4™ sleuths will join the macabre investigation at a date to be announced.

The plot thickens with the release of -Remembrance-, which developers Cherrymochi and mebius. have rebuilt entirely in a new engine. Colorful animated sequences by Breath of the Wild, Xenoblade Chronicles X, and Hellsing Ultimate animation studio Graphinica bring to life the dark horror scenery of a crime-riddled Tokyo. Additional content and more endings for the branching narrative round out this ultimate edition of Tokyo Dark.

The disappearance of Detective Ito Ayami’s partner isn’t the only unsettling occurrence plaguing Japan’s capital city. Strange symbols and a mysterious masked figure have popped up all over its many districts. Ito must delve into the city’s seedy underbelly to uncover the truth behind the supernatural occurrences and find her friend before it is too late.

Ito’s actions and decisions are tracked by the S.P.I.N (Sanity, Professionalism, Investigation, Neurosis) system, which affects character interactions and available story paths. Playing by the rules might keep her in good standing with her fellow police officers and open up favors to aid the investigation, while often resorting to violence could irreparably turn citizens against her, closing paths further down the line.

Tokyo Dark -Remembrance- emphasizes balancing opposing forces mechanically, visually and thematically,” said Mao Mitani, G&R Representative, UNTIES. “The developers have perfected the core ideas with the Switch and upcoming PlayStation 4 releases, taking Ito’s journey to even more chilling places with innovative systems tracking every in-game action.”

Tokyo Dark -Remembrance- is available now on Nintendo Switch for 20% off the regular price of $19.99 USD/€17.99 until 13 Nov. English and German are supported in text only, with voice acting also available in Japanese.

To learn more, visit the Tokyo Dark -Remembrance- website and its official Facebook page.

About UNTIES

Based out of Tokyo, Japan, Sony Music’s publishing label UNTIES is dedicated to expanding the reach of Japan’s best indie developers. Their name derives from their goal of untying games from specific platforms and sharing them worldwide. For more information, visit the UNTIES website or follow @UNTIES_Games on Twitter.

About Cherrymochi

Cherrymochi is a team of international game developers based south of Tokyo and blending their multicultural experiences to make narrative-focused games inspired by Japanese pop culture, anime aesthetics and Western adventure games for people all over the world. For more information, visit the Cherrymochi website or follow @CherryMochii on Twitter. 

PHOENIX POINT, THE NEW STRATEGY GAME FROM THE CREATOR OF XCOM, ARRIVES DECEMBER 3 ON EPIC GAMES STORE

Discover What’s Ticking Behind Snapshot Games’ Upcoming Hit With the “Phoenix Point for XCOM Fans” Video Series

LOS ANGELESNov. 7, 2019 — Snapshot Games has announced that Phoenix Point, the new sci-fi strategy game from the creator of XCOM, will be available on Windows PC and Mac via the Epic Games Store on Dec. 3, 2019.

Snapshot Games has also released the newest video in its “Phoenix Point for XCOM Fans” series, breaking down Phoenix Point’s key features and mechanics for lovers of strategy experiences. The full playlist is available now on YouTube:

Phoenix Point delivers a new breed of turn-based strategy. Plan operations, research new technologies, and build alliances to unite the planet or destroy your rivals — then customize your squad and deploy into conflict zones around the globe with dynamic objectives and destructible environments. Procedurally generated maps, branching storylines, and enemies that mutate to counter your tactics create a huge variety of challenges and surprises, ensuring no two playthroughs are ever the same.

Phoenix Point is available to pre-order now via the Epic Games Store and buy.phoenixpoint.info. The game is expected to arrive on consoles in 2020. For the latest updates, follow Phoenix Point on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Discord and the official Phoenix Point Forums.

About Snapshot Games

Snapshot Games is a video game developer and publisher based in Sofia, Bulgaria, and Los Angeles, California. Founded by Julian Gollop and David Kaye, Snapshot’s first game was the crowdfunded and critically praised Chaos Reborn. Snapshot’s latest title, Phoenix Point, is a sci-fi strategy and tactical combat game which puts players in control of humanity’s last remnants against an apocalyptic alien threat.

NETMARBLE SUMMONS DETAILS ON ALL-NEW MOBILE GAMING EXPERIENCE – MAGIC: MANASTRIKE

Gameplay first look to be revealed at G-Star 2019 in South Korea

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – NOV. 6, 2019 – Netmarble Corp. is proud to announce new details for Magic: ManaStrike, its first-ever game for Wizards of the Coast franchise Magic: The Gathering. Developed under license exclusively by the Netmarble Monster studio, Magic: ManaStrike is a mobile synchronous combat game that brings fan-favorite spells, and characters, such as Chandra Nalaar, Jace Beleren and more – to life in an all-new genre.

Easy to play but hard to master, Magic: ManaStrike offers simple, tactical, and strategic gameplay through its user-friendly interface. Gameplay spotlights many customized strategies between opponents in intense Player vs. Player (PvP) matches. Players can experience Magic: The Gathering’s vast universe of original spells and characters presented with amazing visuals in high-quality 3D, all in the palm of their hand.

“Working with Wizards of the Coast on Magic: ManaStrike was great, and we are proud of the experiences we built together to bring the brand to a whole new genre of gameplay,” said Seungwon Lee, Chief Global Officer of Netmarble. “More details on Magic: ManaStrike will be shared soon. We want to assure fans our game acts as a fresh new addition to Magic: The Gathering, and we are eager to introduce what makes Magic: The Gathering special to even more players.”

Players begin with a detailed tutorial, which guides them through the game’s early stages. After choosing a pre-made deck of cards from one of Magic’s five iconic colors – White, Blue, Black, Red or Green – players will fight against live opponents, where quick tactics and fast play reign supreme on the battlefield. As they progress, players will collect new cards and enhance their units (inspired by Magic: The Gathering’s deep library of creatures) to suit their individual playstyles and strategies.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Netmarble to bring Magic: ManaStrike to mobile gaming fans around the world,” said Eugene Evans, VP, Business Development, Wizards of the Coast. “We were drawn by Netmarble’s reputation as a global leader in mobile games and its known passion for putting a unique twist on the genre. As a new Magic-inspired experience, Magic: ManaStrike is an action-packed way to discover the Magic multiverse, and we can’t wait to welcome new players to the community.”

More details, including a gameplay first look for Magic: ManaStrike will be formally revealed at this year’s G-Star tradeshow in Busan, South Korea available from 14-17 November.

Assets, including logos and screenshots can be found at: https://www.webcargo.net/l/syCcsvCdnU/

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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, and the largest shareholder to Jam City, a leading casual social game developer, 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 Magic: The Gathering

Magic: The Gathering’s compelling characters, fantastic worlds, and deep strategic gameplay have entertained and delighted fans for more than 25 years. Fans can experience Magic through the tabletop trading card game, the new digital game Magic: The Gathering Arena, a New York Times bestselling novel, critically acclaimed comic book series, and professional esports league. With over 40 million fans to date, Magic is a worldwide phenomenon published in eleven languages in over 70 countries.

About Wizards of the Coast

Wizards of the Coast LLC, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), is the leader in entertaining the lifestyle gamer. Wizards’ players and fans are members of a global community bound together by their love of both digital gaming and in person play. The company brings to market a range of gaming experiences under powerful brand names such as MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, and AVALON HILL. Wizards is also a publisher of fantasy series fiction with numerous New York Times bestsellers. For more information about our world renowned brands, visit the Wizards of the Coast Web site at https://company.wizards.com

PUBG MOBILE UNVEILS ROYALE PASS SEASON 10 “FURY OF THE WASTELAND” WITH MASSIVE CONTENT UPDATE

Expansive 0.15.5 update introduces new 4v4 Team Deathmatch map, new weapons, companion system, character and more to blockbuster mobile game

LOS ANGELES – Nov. 7, 2019 – The all-new Royale Pass Season, new TDM map, a falcon and more are coming to PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE (PUBG MOBILE) as adding an impressive amount of enhancements and upgrades with the 0.15.5 content update available beginning Friday, Nov. 8.

“The Fury of the Wasteland” themed update will introduce players to new weapons, vehicles and new skins as the all-new Royale Pass Season 10 begins. Additional gameplay tweaks and player rewards are also part of the free update coming to the App Store and Google Play.

In the new PUBG MOBILETeam Deathmatch mode, set in a rainforest with dense vegetation and a maze of paths zigging through ancient ruins, the new “Ruins” map challenges players to go head-to-head with enemies, set up a stronghold or employ team tactics. In this mode, users can revive at random coordinates, allowing for even more intense battles. Moreover, as this mode enables shorter gameplay time, users will get more immersed in their gameplay experiences.

The new update will introduce new weapon and vehicles exclusive in Vikendi. The new MP5K portable SMG is featuring a rate-of-fire at 900 RPM and outstanding anti-recoil capabilities, while a new vehicle Zima will allow for new strategies as it is easier to drive in a snowy terrain and not easily damaged.

PUBG MOBILE players are also getting their first-ever companion on Monday, Nov. 11 with “The Falcon,” which can spread its wings and accompany players throughout the battlefield. In addition, a new female character, a talented mechanic who can use her “Vehicle Enhancement” ability in certain mode in EvoGround to reduce damage taken by vehicles while she is driving or riding, is coming soon in PUBG MOBILE.

The content update of 0.15.5 version for PUBG MOBILEalso includes:

  • Added Tier Protection for Platinum and Crown Tiers in Season System
  • Updated 8-day rewards
  • Revised Arcade Mode availability
  • Team recruitment channel improvements
  • Added clan status detail
  • Team-up recommendations for missions
  • Additional in-game optimizations

PUBG MOBILE is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play

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.

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BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA INC. LAUNCHES OPEN BETA FOR BLESS UNLEASHED

Anticipated Action MMORPG Open Beta is Live Now Exclusively on Microsoft’s Xbox One

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (November 7, 2019) — Leading interactive entertainment developer and publisher, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., today launched Bless Unleashed’s open beta exclusively on the Xbox One family of devices, complete with Xbox One X 4K and HDR enhancements. 

Starting today, November 7, 2019, until November 21, 2019, the Bless Unleashed open beta is intended to give players an in-depth look at the upcoming action-MMORPG before it launches in early 2020. The open beta will enable the development team to test systems, ensure server stability, and engage the community for valuable pre-launch player feedback.

Set in the beautiful yet dangerous world of Lumios, daunting challenges and bountiful rewards await players brave enough to tackle raids, dungeons, deep crafting systems, and more. Players who participate in the Bless Unleashed open beta will also find the level cap raised to 30. And should those same adventurers return for Bless Unleashed’s full free-to-play launch in early 2020, they will receive the special title, “Breaker of Games” as well as a 7-Day Valor Perk bonus that grants in-game currency and XP boosts.

Bless Unleashed features a rich backstory created with hardcore MMO players in mind. With deep combo-driven mechanics, player customization, and cooperative and competitive multiplayer, there is an endless amount of content and gameplay possibilities to keep players engaged. Developed using Unreal Engine 4, Bless Unleashed brings unparalleled visuals to a fully realized fantasy world, offering one of the most stunning MMORPGs produced for console players. In Bless Unleashed players adventure across an open persistent world where mythical beasts roam the land and player vs. player battles can take place at any time.

For more information about Bless Unleashed, please visit: https://blessunleashed.com, follow us on Facebook at https://bandainam.co/BUfacebook, or join the conversation on Twitter at https://bandainam.co/BUtwitter.

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

AVICII Invector, Rhythm Game Celebrating the Legendary DJ and Producer, Confirmed for Global Multi-Platform Launch on December 10

Wired Productions Readies a Mesmerizing Rhythm Experience to Celebrate the Music of Avicii on PC, Xbox and PlayStation 4

Watford, England – November 7, 2019 – AVICII Invector, the inventive rhythm game celebrating the music of the legendary Swedish DJ and producer, will launch globally on December 10. The fast-paced music game, which fuses AVICII’s signature uplifting EDM tracks with hypnotic visualscapes, will be available at major retail outlets and digitally on Xbox One and PC, along with a re-launch on the PlayStation®4 Entertainment System that includes new content and enhancements. Created and developed by Hello There Games in partnership with Wired Productions Ltd., and with the support of AVICII Music, AVICII Invector will give fans the opportunity to feel and experience his music in a new way, across multiple gaming platforms.

The game’s worldwide launch will follow shortly after the sold-out AVICII Tribute Concert to be held in Stockholm on December 5.Along with the concert, where luminaries including Rita Ora, Kygo, David Guetta, and more will honor the late musician, AVICII Invector is part of an outpouring of support and recognition for the beloved DJ and music producer.

Tim Bergling, aka AVICII, himself a lifelong gamer, worked on AVICII Invector for two years through the game’s original exclusive release on PS4™. The upcoming new multi-platform release will help to celebrate AVICII’s music and turn up the volume while taking rhythm gaming to new heights. Created in collaboration with the Swedish DJ, and now with his family in his honor, AVICII Invector has become even more of an homage to his music since his tragic passing in 2018. Set against a backdrop of 25 of his biggest hits, AVICII Invector lets players fly solo or partner up for local split-screen racing. Players can join Stella, a space pilot, on her journey from one stunning world to the next, mastering moves as they race through gorgeous landscapes, while hitting the notes with three levels of difficulty to master.

Game Features

  • Experience AVICII’s Music: 25 hit songs from the EDM superstar, with five new tracks including Heaven, Tough Love and Fades Away from his posthumous album, TIM
  • Be the DJ: Custom, on-the-note, level-designed tracks to play
  • New Look and Experience: New visual look and additional content
  • Additional Platforms:First time on Xbox One, Switch and PC, plus new content on PS4
  • Play it Your Way: Three difficulties on every level
  • Explore New Worlds: Six different in-game worlds including a brand-new world
  • Play with Friends: Solo play or with friends in split screen action
  • Immersive Story: Emerges through cutscenes with voice acting

For PlayStation fans, the new PS4 version reflects significant enhancements and new content including a new world, new songs; along with upgrades such as new interface, UI and other improvements and updates. Wired Productions is also pleased to confirm that owners of the already-released PS4 version will get a free update to fully experience AVICII Invector upon its release.

AVICII Invector is scheduled to launch worldwide on December 10, 2019for Xbox One, PC and PS4. A Nintendo Switch version is also in early production for release in Spring 2020. The gameis rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB.

For more information, search #AVICIIinvector or visit the Wired social channels.

About Wired Productions

Wired Productions is an award-winning video games publisher based in Watford, UK. Founded in 2008 and shortlisted by MCV for Indie Publisher of the Year in both 2018 and 2019, Wired has produced and published award-winning titles across all major platforms. Bringing games to market in both physical and digital media, the company has made notable launches to date including Deliver Us The Moon, Close to the Sun, GRIP: Combat Racing, Victor Vran: Overkill Edition, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood, Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn and The Town of Light. #GETWired reflects the active and ever-growing number of fans and consumers who support us.

About Hello There Games

Hello There Games is an independent game studio, founded in 2009 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Hello There, as the studio was called back then, quickly released a series of successful games for various clients, including global brands and Swedish organisations. A few years, awards and many various games later, Hello There had extended their partnerships into the entertainment business. Working with (the now late) superstar AVICII. For more information, please visit https://hellotheregames.com/

Coming Soon – Queen’s Wish: The Conqueror, Fantasy Adventure for iOS

Seattle, Washington – Spiderweb Software, Inc., makers of fine indie adventures for 25 years, announces the release date for Queen’s Wish: The Conqueror, our all-new fantasy role-playing epic for iOS. The iPhone and iPad versions will be available in the App Store on December 4th, 2019. Queen’s Wish: The Conqueror had a successful Kickstarter, and our backers will receive their game on schedule.

You are royalty of the mighty empire of Haven! Your mother the Queen rules, while you enjoy a life of sheltered luxury. Then, one morning, you wake up to find yourself banished to your Empire’s lost colony. You mother has declared your childhood at an end. Your mission? Prove yourself by reconquering Haven’s rebellious vassals, or don’t bother to come home.

At last, you have been given wealth, magic, soldiers. The Queen thinks you will submit and join the family business. Now that you have freedom and power, you might have other ideas …

Explore an enormous outdoors and a multitude of towns and dungeons. Fight clever, carefully designed turn-based battles. Meet three different fierce nations and deal with them with bribery, diplomacy, or (if you choose) violence. Build new forts and customize them, choosing among upgrades that give your adventurers powerful bonuses.

To win the Queen’s favor, you must rebuild your lost colony. Will you be a diplomat or a warrior of Empire? Obedient or rebellious child? It will be up to you. But beware … Whatever path you try to take, the temptations to turn away from it will be cunning and constant.

The iOS edition of Queen’s Wish: The Conqueror is planned for launch on December 4th, 2019 on Apple’s App Store.

Spiderweb Software
Queen’s Wish: The Conqueror
Kickstarter Project

Spiderweb Software, Inc., an Indie game company based in Seattle, WA, is fanatically dedicated to creating fun, exciting fantasy role-playing games for Windows, Macintosh, and the iPad. Past titles include the award-winning Exile, Geneforge, Avernum and Avadon series. Copyright (C) 2019 Spiderweb Software, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Foxtel continues channel refresh in December with launch of FOX SLEUTH and FOX SCI FI

Foxtel today announced a further step in its major refresh of Entertainment and Movies channels with the December 17 launch of two new FOX-branded Entertainment channels – FOX SLEUTH and FOX SCI FI.

The announcement of the new, exclusive to Foxtel channels was made at tonight’s red-carpet event to mark the premiere of Foxtel’s new Entertainment and Movies line-up attended by Hollywood superstar John Travolta together with Australian actors Liana Cornell star of Britannia and David Berry from Outlander.

The announcement of the two new Foxtel channels follows today’s joint announcement with NBCU of a new multi-year content agreement which includes key scripted content for Foxtel’s suite of FOX-branded channels.

FOX SLEUTH celebrates the murder mystery genre by presenting beloved and iconic characters including classic whodunnit series Vera, Endeavour, Murder, She Wrote, Murdoch Mysteries, Poirot and Magnum P.I.

FOX SCI FI is the doorway to non-stop supernatural, paranormal and science fiction programming including Heroes, the original Charmed, Battlestar Galactica, the Star Trek: The Original Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager and Star Trek: Deep Space 9.

FOX SLEUTH and FOX SCI FI add to Foxtel’s seven new and existing FOX-branded entertainment channels: FOX ONE, FOX FUNNY, FOX H!TS and FOX CRIME which aired for the first time today, as well as established favourites FOX SHOWCASE, FOX8 and FOX CLASSICS. 

Foxtel Executive Director Television Brian Walsh said: “The launch of the FOX SLEUTH and FOX SCI FI channels in December completes a major refresh of our Entertainment and Movies line-up providing Foxtel viewers with the best of TV and on demand for summer.

“The all-new line-up creates a distinct group of channel propositions and personalities that make Foxtel more accessible for viewers and provide us with more supplier flexibility to bring the world’s best content to our customers.  They also strengthen our long association with the FOX television brand and confirm Foxtel as the brand’s exclusive home in Australia.

“FOX SLEUTH will be the home of the classic whodunnit, appealing to the armchair detective in us all.  The channel will feature authentic, sometimes playful characters such as Vera’s DCI Vera Stanhope played by Brenda Blethyn and Poirot starring David Suchet, all much loved by murder mystery fans particularly women.

“FOX SCI FI provides the best in science fiction and supernatural TV and is designed to appeal to the entire family with strong characters and storylines driving the mysterious, cheeky personality of the channel.

Foxtel’s refreshed line-up also extends to Foxtel Movies channels with 11 dedicated movie channels including a new family movie channel Foxtel Movies Kids, Foxtel Movies Ultra HD channel and over 1,000 movies which will continue to be available to stream on demand. 

To mark John Travolta’s appearance to launch Foxtel’s new Movies line up tonight, Foxtel will also feature a John Travolta pop-up movie channel over three next three days to watch live or on demand all the Hollywood star’s most loved movies including Saturday Night Fever, Grease, Pulp Fiction, Face/Off, Primary Colors and The Taking of Pelham, 1, 2, 3.

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3 MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT: A NEW AMBITIOUS GRAPHIC ADVENTURE CELEBRATES SUCCESS ON KICKSTARTER

Only 48 hours left to support this hilarious sci-fi mystery!

3 Minutes to Midnight, a comedy adventure game developed by Barcelona based Scarecrow Studio, is receiving a great response on Kickstarter raising over 53.000€. The funding goal has been reached a few days ago thanks to over 800 backers from around the world.

The developers would like to express their sincere gratitude and want to thank everyone who supported this project—3 Minutes to Midnight will be released next year thanks to your help!

The crowdfunding campaign has been updated with an ambitious set of stretch goals which include:

  • Additional localization (Russian, Czech, Portuguese, and Polish);
  • A comic book detailing the backstory of one of the most prominent characters;
  • The director’s commentary promising full disclosure about everything that went on behind the scenes of the making of this game.

Now, with 48 hours remaining on the countdown of this particular doomsday clock, it’s only a matter of time before the exclusive and limited rewards vanish as they’re taken up by fans and (not only) big box collectors… or lost forever into the deepest parts of the Internet because there will be no other place where to get them. They are, after all, Kickstarter exclusive rewards.

The gamers have now the last chance to pre-order 3 Minutes to Midnight at a special price by selecting one of the pledge tiers on the Kickstarter campaign page. 

About 3 Minutes to Midnight

3 Minutes to Midnight is a brand-new point-and-click adventure game created by Scarecrow Studio. The inhabitants of a small New Mexico town are sleeping peacefully when a sudden and inexplicable explosion shatters the quiet night. The entire town awakens to discover their memories have been completely erased. It’s up to troublemaker Betty Anderson, a sassy high school student, to solve the mystery surrounding everyone’s lost memories and save the town, while also possibly preventing a secret doomsday plot. How hard could that possibly be, right?

What makes this game stand out is its amazing gameplay where every action has its own consequences and each puzzle has wildly different solutions. The game offers over 15 hours of gameplay, breathtaking environments, charismatic art, and colorful cast of characters, each of whom has intriguing pasts and secret agendas to unravel.

With captivating environmental design from the same hands that crafted the beautiful games “Yesterday” and “Broken Sword,” 3 Minutes to Midnight’s rich environments and characters are custom-built from the ground up. The game offers several exciting features, including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Sci-fi! Adventure! Mysterious mysteries! Oh, and plenty of laughs. This is a comedy, after all.
  • Complex puzzles with multiple inventive solutions and clear contextual clues.
  • Two playable characters, both of whom share different views of the world.
  • Full English voice acting, and subtitles in English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish. (With more languages yet to come!)
  • More endings than Mass Effect 3! Trust us, we counted.

Debuting on PC, with ports to major consoles to follow.

About Scarecrow Studio

Scarecrow Studio is an independent video game developer founded in 2016. They specialize in the publishing and development of narrative games for multiple platforms. The Scarecrow team is a passionate group of people who love creating point-and-click adventure games. They develop original IPs with a special focus on rich plot lines, interesting characters with deep backstories, and a high dose of humor