Play as Over 170 Characters in Battle to Take on Odin’s Enemy Forces and Save the World!

Hertfordshire, 18^th October 2019 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Omega Force revealed all new dramatic plot points and a new playable character for their upcoming game, WARRIORS OROCHI 4 Ultimate. The latest title in the popular 1 vs. 1,000 series of hack-and-slash adventures is set to launch on the 14th February 2020 on the PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System, the Nintendo Switch™, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, and digitally on Windows PC via Steam®.

WARRIORS OROCHI 4 Ultimate delivers exciting new story elements, including side stories, to the electrifying franchise as the heroes from DYNASTY WARRIORS, SAMURAI WARRIORS, and the gods of ancient history team up to fight the powerful Odin and his army who have set out to destroy the world. So, who was the mastermind behind inciting Odin and how will side stories like Zhong Hui’s undercover activity as a spy come into play? The truth is finally revealed in WARRIORS OROCHI 4 Ultimate.

Helping uncover that truth is the mysterious new character, Yang Jian. Known as the “Genius Taoist Who Delivers Victory,” Jian descended from his mystic land to help control the turmoil in the new world. He is always calm and collected, and possesses great intuition. He goes to war with a deadly tri-point double-edged glaive, and always has his divine canine companion Xiaotian fighting by his side. A Taoist mystic, Jian is thought to be a genius obsessed with perfection, but in truth, he is simply an extremely hard-working person and exactly the type of warrior who can help bring Odin’s army to its knees.

Yang Jian joins Ryu Hayabusa, Joan of Arc, Achilles, Gaia, and Hades as the latest characters to join the fight, leaving one additional hero yet to be revealed. Who will be next to step up to save the world? Find out when the game launches early next year.

WARRIORS OROCHI 4 Ultimate is now available to pre-order from GAME and independent retailers through Centresoft.

For all of the latest information regarding WARRIORS OROCHI 4 Ultimate, visit the official website https://www.koeitecmoeurope.com/wo4u, Like us on www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames, and Follow us on Twitter @koeitecmoeurope.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com

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One-of-a-kind Romantic Comedy Game Featuring the Voice of Sir Patrick Stewart Lands on PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PC and Mac!

HAMBURG, Germany – Oct. 17, 2019: Publisher Daedalic Entertainment and independent developer Kong Orange have released Felix The Reaper, a quirky title blending romantic comedy and 3D puzzle adventure nominated for Most Original Game at gamescom 2019. Featuring the voice talent of Sir Patrick Stewart as the narrator, Felix The Reaper is out today on PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Windows PC and Mac via Steam and GOG.com. It is also available as part of Xbox Game Pass.

Felix The Reaper is a puzzle game in which players alter events to end the lives of humans as ordered by the Ministry of Death. Like all reapers, Felix can only move in the shadows, but thankfully he can change the direction of the sun and move objects in a snap to create safe passage through increasingly devilish scenarios. Each destiny fulfilled gets Felix one step closer to his heart’s desire: Betty the Maiden from the Ministry of Life. This eccentrically surprising adventure features original music from a dozen independent musicians, as well as an intricate in-game database on the art and representation of Death throughout history.

Key Features:

• A wonderfully original puzzle adventure with uniquely challenging gameplay set in a beautifully colorful, gruesomely sweet world.
• Play as Felix, a loveable reaper with the heart of a dancer.
• Over 20 story levels with hardcore difficulty variants for each, plus bonus unlockable time trials.
• The renowned voice talent of Sir Patrick Stewart as Felix’s guide and superior.
• Choose your own tunes on Felix‘s Walkman from a variety of indie music artists.
• Watch Felix dance with exquisite moves developed by professional dancers.
• Experience a fantastic world inspired by and showcasing nearly 1,000 years of art and storytelling depicting Death across multiple cultures.

For more information, visit https://www.felixthereaper.com.

BOSTON, MA – 18 October 2019 – 3D puzzler Kine, the solo project from BioShock Infinite’s Senior Technical Animator and co-creator of Flame in the Flood Gwen Frey, launches on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and the Epic Games Store today. Kine will also be a launch title on Google Stadia when the service goes live next month.

In the streets of a theatrical and vibrant city, a band of personified instruments embark on a journey to become musicians. This hand-drawn dreamscape is filled with an original jazz soundtrack, a touching narrative, and difficult 3D puzzles. More than 100 complex challenges await Roo the Accordion, Quat the Drum, and Euler the Trombone.

With their own passions, abilities, and characteristics, this ragtag group of instruments will face a variety of hardships as they progress through this complex and colorful city and toward their big break. Complete side quests to build their relationships or head to the main stage where Roo, Quat, and Euler must use their unique abilities together to solve the most challenging puzzles and prove themselves as a band.

Kine Key Features:

• More than 100 increasingly difficult 3D puzzles
• Diverse and whimsical cast of playable instruments, each with their own personalities and abilities
• Rich narrative about following your dreams

Hand-drawn visuals accompanied by an original jazzy soundtrack

“What if a puzzle could make you smile, or make you laugh? These are the sort of puzzles that I wanted to make,” says Gwen Frey, Creator of Kine. “I wanted to make something that invokes feelings not only through words, but through gameplay as well.”

Kine is available now for $19.99 USD and supports 9 languages including English, Spanish, German, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese. Head to Kine’s official website for more information about Roo, Quat, and Euler’s musical adventure to find their big break!

About Gwen Frey
With over a decade of gamedev experience including Senior Technical Animator for BioShock Infinite and a co-founder of The Molasses Flood, Gwen is combining her AAA and indie knowledge to create projects that push boundaries in both gameplay and storytelling. Kine is Gwen’s first solo project under her self-publishing studio, Chump Squad. 

Haunting Cinematic Platformer Stela Arrives on Xbox One Today

Coming to PC Q1 2020

VANCOUVER – 17 Oct. 2019 – SkyBox Labs, co-developer of Halo Infinite, brings Stela, the cinematic platformer about a young woman witnessing the final days of a mysterious ancient world, to Xbox One today. Stela will explore the desolation on PC in Q1 2020.

As a once-thriving land lies dying, a young woman traverses the decaying remnants of her civilization in search of any last shreds of hope. Embark on a mysterious journey and guide the heroine across vast and lonely landscapes, populated only with dreadful creatures now claiming the world as their own.

Muted colors blanket the terrains, while the beacon of a monastery high in the mountains lights the only hopeful path. Roam the formerly vibrant world by solving massively scaled puzzles embedded in colossal monuments. 

Focused on a single character, this touching story is told without dialogue, instead letting features of previously thriving locations tell the tale. The atmospheric experience is completed by an original ambient soundtrack by Vancouver-based studio A Shell in the Pit, composers of Wandersong and Rogue Legacy. 

“For Stela, we really wanted to blend together a touching story with outstanding music and beautiful landscapes to make an experience that is grand in scale yet still personally intimate,” said Shyang Kong, Co-Founder, SkyBox Labs.

Stela is available now for Xbox One for $19.99 USD.

For more information, please visit the Stela website or follow the studio on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

About SkyBox Labs

SkyBox Labs is a game development studio based in Vancouver, BC, Canada that has developed titles alongside some of the world’s top publishers including Xbox Game Studios, GungHo and Electronic Arts. Individuals at SkyBox Labs have experience working on franchises including Dragon Age, Dead Rising, Dynasty Warriors, Need for Speed, and more.

The company is currently working as a co-developer on Halo Infinite, on projects in the Minecraft universe, and an original title, Stela.

For more information visit the SkyBox Labs website.

DISCOVER THE MAKING OF A CLASSIC IN NEW ‘INSIDE FINAL ANTASY VIII REMASTERED’ DEVELOPER FEATURETTE TODAY

SYDNEY, 18^th October 2019 – Square Enix Ltd., today revealed a brand-new episode in the ongoing ‘Inside FINAL FANTASY®’ video series, this time taking a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of FINAL FANTASY VIII, which recently returned to modern platforms with the release of FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered on the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One family of devices and PC (STEAM®).

The ‘Inside FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered’ developer featurette provides an in-depth look at some of the secrets behind the creation of this timeless adventure including the inspirations behind the game’s unique fantasy world, insight into the creation of iconic scenes and more. ‘Inside FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered’ also takes viewers on a deep dive into the legacy of the series bringing together interviews with a variety of original creators, artists and developers including:

• Yoshinori Kitase (FINAL FANTASY VIII Director)
• Shinji Hashimoto (FINAL FANTASY VIII Producer)
• Yusuke Naora (FINAL FANTASY VIII Art Director)

Follow the FINAL FANTASY YouTube channel for future updates in the ‘Inside FINAL FANTASY’ series:  https://www.youtube.com/finalfantasy

FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered is available now for the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One family of devices and PC (STEAM®). For more information, visit http://www.ffviiiremastered.com

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XSEED Games, Marvelous Europe, and Marvelous Inc. Join Forces for North American and European Console, Global PC Release 

Torrance, Calif. – October 17, 2019 – XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., have launched Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Complete Edition, the definitive release of the cult classic series’ return to modern consoles with newly introduced co-op, on the Playstation®4 computer entertainment system in North America and globally for Windows PC via Steam in partnership with Marvelous Inc. The title is available digitally on the PlayStation™Store and Steam for $39.99. The title is published in Europe digitally on the PS4™ system by Marvelous Europe for £32.99 and €39.99.

About Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Complete Edition

Several years after No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle, Travis Touchdown is living his best life in a trailer in the American south, along with his pet cat Jeane. The open air, absolute freedom and plenty of video games…what more could an otaku assassin want? That is until Badman, the father of Travis’ past opponent Bad Girl, shows up to exact revenge for Travis’ role in her demise!

During the ensuing battle, things go horribly wrong and the two are sucked into the Death Drive Mk II – a legendary gaming console that plays games using mysterious objects known as Death Balls. It’s said that collecting all six Death Balls – and beating the games that they contain – will grant the successful player one wish… Now Travis and Badman must put aside their differences, team up and fight their way through several game worlds in a bid to gain that elusive wish, exterminating every last Bug as they go.

Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Complete Edition on the PlayStation 4 and Steam is the definitive release of the title, featuring previously released DLC packs Black Dandelion and Bubblegum Fatale, which add Shinobu Jacobs and Bad Girl as playable characters, as part of the main game in addition to a selection of new and exclusive T-Shirts. Content available as part of the Black Dandelion and Bubblegum Fatale packs will become accessible once the main story has been completed.

Developed by Grasshopper Manufacture and Marvelous Inc.,Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Complete Edition is published in North America by XSEED Games and in Europe by Marvelous Europe for the PS4™ system and launched on October 17, 2019. The title is also published for Windows PC via Steam worldwide by Marvelous Inc.

More information can be found on the official website at: https://tsanmh.com/en/. More Information about XSEED Games’ products can be found at www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Twitch and get in depth info from their developer blog on Tumblr.

About XSEED Games:

XSEED Games is the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., which is a publicly traded company listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Formed in 2004 and located in Torrance, California, XSEED Games publishes interactive entertainment content for PC and consoles from the Marvelous portfolio as well as from a wide variety of third-party partners. Whether it’s Marvelous properties such as STORY OF SEASONS (Bokujo Monogatari), SENRAN KAGURA, and Rune Factory, or third-party titles such as the Corpse Party, 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.

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THE JACKBOX PARTY PACK 6 LAUNCHES TODAY ON PLAYSTATION®4, XBOX ONE, NINTENDO SWITCH, WINDOWS PC/MAC/LINUX AND MORE

Grab your friends for the best party game collection ever, out now on consoles, PC and major digital platforms!

CHICAGO — Oct. 17, 2019 — Jackbox Games has officially released The Jackbox Party Pack 6, the studio’s latest collection of hilarious, crowd-pleasing party games. The title is available today for $29.99 on PlayStation®4*, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Windows PC/Mac, and other major digital platforms.

The Jackbox Party Pack 6 features five of the most sidesplitting and uproarious party games that have ever existed, including:

• Trivia Murder Party 2, the deviously funny trivia game where getting questions wrong leads to fighting for your life in a variety of absurd and challenging mini-games (1-8 players).
• Dictionarium, the wacky word game in which you compete to create definitions for totally made-up, never-before-seen words (3-8 players).
• Push The Button, the space-age secret identity game in which you try to hunt down alien interlopers while taking part in bizarre writing and drawing tasks (4-10 players).
• Joke Boat, the seafaring stand-up game where you and your boatmates compete as aspiring comedians in a talent show on a fourth-rate cruise ship (3-8 players).
• Role Models, the offbeat personality game in which you and your friends become guinea pigs for a mad scientist and label each other to find out who you really are (3-6 players). It’s also Jackbox Games’ first title to support player selfies as avatars!

Games in The Jackbox Party Pack series support phones, tablets, and computers as controllers. Just go to Jackbox.tv on your device and enter the room code to play. Up to 10,000 additional audience members can join specific games to affect their final outcome. Other options like passworded games, manual censoring, subtitles, and family-friendly modes make it easy for families and streamers to host the perfect party this holiday season.

The Jackbox Party Pack 6 is rated T (Teen) by the ESRB. For more information, check out JackboxGames.com/Party-Pack-Six.

*The Jackbox Party Pack 6 will release on PlayStation®4 in Europe on Oct. 23, 2019.

About Jackbox Games

Jackbox Games is a developer and publisher of party games on major gaming platforms and home entertainment devices. The studio is best known for comedic party games like YOU DON’T KNOW JACK, Fibbage, Quiplash, Drawful and Trivia Murder Party. Jackbox Games “makes the world’s best party games,” according to Business Insider. YOU DON’T KNOW JACK has been called “the greatest quiz-show game ever made” by The Onion’s A.V. Club. All current-generation Jackbox Games titles feature the innovative use of mobile devices as controllers, allowing anyone with an internet-connected phone, tablet or laptop to join a game without the need for extra game controllers. Players connect to games on their devices by visiting Jackbox.tv and entering the custom game code displayed via the system hosting the game. This unique concept also allows for games that involve secret player input. Jackbox Party Packs have been called “the definitive party game of a generation” by GQ Magazine. The company is located in Chicago, Illinois.

For more information, visit www.jackboxgames.com, and follow the studio on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

DANCE-TASTIC PUZZLE ADVENTURE GAME FELIX THE REAPER AVAILABLE TODAY

One-of-a-kind Romantic Comedy Game Featuring the Voice of Sir Patrick Stewart Lands on PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PC and Mac!

HAMBURG, Germany – Oct. 17, 2019 – Publisher Daedalic Entertainment and independent developer Kong Orange have released Felix The Reaper, a quirky title blending romantic comedy and 3D puzzle adventure nominated for Most Original Game at gamescom 2019. Featuring the voice talent of Sir Patrick Stewart as the narrator, Felix The Reaper is out today on PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Windows PC and Mac via Steam and GOG.com. It is also available as part of Xbox Game Pass.

Felix The Reaper is a puzzle game in which players alter events to end the lives of humans as ordered by the Ministry of Death. Like all reapers, Felix can only move in the shadows, but thankfully he can change the direction of the sun and move objects in a snap to create safe passage through increasingly devilish scenarios. Each destiny fulfilled gets Felix one step closer to his heart’s desire: Betty the Maiden from the Ministry of Life. This eccentrically surprising adventure features original music from a dozen independent musicians, as well as an intricate in-game database on the art and representation of Death throughout history.

Key Features:

• A wonderfully original puzzle adventure with uniquely challenging gameplay set in a beautifully colorful, gruesomely sweet world.
• Play as Felix, a loveable reaper with the heart of a dancer.
• Over 20 story levels with hardcore difficulty variants for each, plus bonus unlockable time trials.
• The renowned voice talent of Sir Patrick Stewart as Felix’s guide and superior.
• Choose your own tunes on Felix‘s Walkman from a variety of indie music artists.
• Watch Felix dance with exquisite moves developed by professional dancers.
• Experience a fantastic world inspired by and showcasing nearly 1,000 years of art and storytelling depicting Death across multiple cultures.

For more information, visit https://www.felixthereaper.com.

About Kong Orange (Developer of Felix The Reaper)

The world needs digital quality time. Digital quality time is unforgettable entertainment your mind feasts on, so your heart keeps beating. That’s what we create at Kong Orange, be it in the form of games, digital comics, or other digitally based entertainment. Based in Aarhus, Denmark, Kong Orange is a business and production brain that keeps a vigorous body moving ecstatically in a meaningful direction. The body is formed by a colorful collective of friends, partners and colleagues. We released Heartbeats – A Galactic Requiem to critical acclaim on iOS in 2015.

About Daedalic Entertainment (Publisher of Felix The Reaper)

Daedalic Entertainment publishes and develops high-quality games for all platforms. The company has a diverse line-up of high-quality titles, including classic adventures, RPGs, and strategy and multiplayer games. With more than 80 employees, Daedalic is currently developing a new line-up of innovative games across consoles, PC and mobile platforms.

Among the AAA titles in production at the studio are the team-RTS A Year of Rain (PC), as well as The Lord of the Rings – Gollum (multiplatform). A Year of Rain combines classical elements like base-building and a comprehensive story campaign with hero-focused and team-oriented gameplay. The Lord of the Rings – Gollum is an action-adventure game that tells the story of Gollum from a perspective never witnessed before in any storytelling media, all the while staying faithful to the legendary books of J.R.R. Tolkien.

Based in Hamburg, Germany, Daedalic is one of Europe’s most acclaimed publishers and developers. With a total of 32 awards in the German Developers Award (including multiple accolades for “Studio of the Year”) and 11 German Computer Game Awards for genre-defining games such as Deponia, Edna & Harvey, Silence, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth, The Long Journey Home and State of Mind, Daedalic is a record holder for the two most prestigious games awards in Germany.

WATCH THE FARMING SIMULATOR 19 PLATINUM LAUNCH TRAILER NOW!

Expand your Farming Simulator experience on October 22 on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC/Mac

PARIS — Oct. 17, 2019 — Farming Simulator 19 Platinum is coming on October 22 to PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC/Mac, but you can get a taste of the action today with the game’s hot new launch trailer:

This huge upgrade to the core Farming Simulator 19 experience will be available in the Farming Simulator 19 Platinum Expansion for existing owners, as well as bundled together for new players as part of the standalone Farming Simulator 19 Platinum Edition, which includes all the base content from Farming Simulator 19.

One of the most exciting new features in Farming Simulator 19 Platinum is the highly anticipated addition of CLAAS-brand vehicles and tools, including the LEXION 8900, the JAGUAR 960 TT, and the XERION 5000. These heavy duty machines join some of the biggest names in the industry in game, including John Deere, Case IH, New Holland, Challenger, Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Valtra, and more.

This brings the total number of vehicles and equipment to over 380, allowing for endless kinds of farming — livestock, forestry, harvesting, and much more. Ride horses around two huge environments, have fun with your friends in multiplayer, and continue to expand your game experience with mods.

Farming Simulator 19 Platinum Edition will be available on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC at retail and digitally. The Platinum Expansion will be available on all platforms digitally, and at retail for PC. Both titles’ digital editions are compatible with Mac. Pre-order now!

About Focus Home Interactive

Focus Home Interactive is a French publisher based in Paris, France. Known for the quality, diversity and originality of its catalogue, Focus has published and distributed original titles (The Surge 2, GreedFall, A Plague Tale: Innocence, Vampyr, Farming Simulator, Call of Cthulhu, Insurgency: Sandstorm) that have become benchmark titles worldwide, available both in store and for download across the world. Focus publishes games on all major platforms, consoles and PC. The publisher’s catalogue will get even richer in the coming months and years with eagerly awaited games such as SnowRunner and many more.

About Maximum Games

Maximum Games ranks as a top 15 global video game publisher of interactive digital entertainment spanning all genres and supporting multi-platforms. The company’s mission is to provide a proven and strong hands-on approach to publishing, marketing and distribution. Established in 2009, the company is led by female entrepreneur Christina Seelye, a seasoned executive of digital consumer products and channel marketing. Under Seelye’s leadership, the company has been recognized with numerous awards such as “Fastest Growing Tech Company” by American Business Awards, and has made the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies for the past two years. Maximum Games has offices in both the US and UK, and continues to expand its scope of global publishing and distribution via direct reach and strategic partnerships.More information on our website: www.maximumgames.com