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CLOSED BETA REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR DAEDALIC ENTERTAINMENT’S TEAM-FOCUSED RTS A YEAR OF RAIN

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CLOSED BETA REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR DAEDALIC ENTERTAINMENT’S TEAM-FOCUSED RTS A YEAR OF RAIN

Second playable faction showcased in the Undead Champs Tournament, which is running now until the grand finale on September 28

HAMBURG, Germany — Sept. 5, 2019 — Publisher and developer Daedalic Entertainment has announced that registration is now open for the upcoming PC closed beta of the highly anticipated, team-focused real-time strategy game A Year Of Rain. Players who want to get firsthand experience before the game officially launches later this year can apply for beta access at https://beta.ayearofrain.com.

Daedalic recently revealed A Year Of Rain’s second playable faction — the Restless Regiment. An army of bloodthirsty, unliving warlords, soldiers, beasts and souls under the mindless obedience or zealous devotion of Lady Llorona, the Restless Regiment is a force to be reckoned with in battle, fueled by a singular purpose and torment.

To give fans a first impression of this new faction, Daedalic has set up the Undead Champs Tournament. Four teams, among them RTS players from TKA E-Sports and Berliner eSports Club e.V., are fighting for top standing before the grand finale on September 28 at 19:00 CEST. Matches take place every week and are streamed live on Twitch at www.twitch.tv/wardiii, with the first VODs available to view now. More information about the tournament and videos of every match are now available at www.ayearofrain.com/en/news/undead-champs-2019.html.

A Year Of Rain combines classic real-time strategy elements with a strong focus on teamplay and hero units. The game’s co-op campaigns and online and offline modes are designed with a team of two players in mind. The classic 2v2 skirmish mode is being developed for competitive matches from the very start. Meanwhile, the “Against All Odds“ mode is an innovation in the genre, where two lone heroes face two entire armies.

To keep track of the latest news about A Year of Rain, please visit:

Official website: https://www.ayearofrain.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ayearofrain
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ayearofrain
Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/ayearofrain
Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/319540/A_Year_Of_Rain

About A Year Of Rain

A Year Of Rain is a team RTS uniting classical elements like base building and expansive story campaigns with strong hero focus and team-oriented gameplay. Apart from the co-op campaigns for the three factions, A Year Of Rain features additional 2v2 modes like “Skirmish” and “Against all Odds.”

A Year Of Rain is being developed by Daedalic Entertainment internally and will enter early access for PC in 2019.

About Daedalic Entertainment

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 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 12 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.

Twin-stick shooter Space Cows is out now for Nintendo Switch and PC

Philip Federico
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Krakow, Poland – September 5, 2019.  All In! Games and Happy Corruption are happy to announce that Space Cows premiered today. Grab a weaponized plunger and fight mootants in zero gravity on PC and Nintendo Switch!

About Space Cows

Space Cows is a cheesy twin-stick shooter featuring weaponized toilet plunger and intense combat. Shoot, dash and wobble in slow moo-tion to save cows and lay vengeance upon an evil cow-poration. You play as a cow farmer, Best Regards, who recently had his favorite cow stolen and transported to a mootant-infested space station. Fly naked in zero gravity, armed only with a laser-scoped plunger and driven by a thirst for revenge!

Key Features

·         Be the plunger assassin. Take on dangerous mootants, mini-bosses and a final mega-boss. It’s moosacre time! 

·         Wibble-wobble in zero gravity. Use twin-stick controls to master fun and responsive zero-gravity physics.      

·         The milk must flow! Collect the milk bubbles, but be careful: the space station is full of environmental hazards.

·         Master the mini-games. Save cows. Rack up crazy scores and keep the milk flowing!

Buy on Steam: – https://store.steampowered.com/app/933160/Space_Cows/

Buy on Nintendo eShop: https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/space-cows-switch/

About Happy Corruption

Happy Corruption is a studio based out of Warsaw, Poland, with a mission to create unique games that are strange and wildly fun.

About All in! Games

All in! Games is a new video game publishing and production company based in Krakow, Poland. Founded in 2018, the team has raised 10M EUR for production and marketing and already signed 16 games including the Paradise Lost (PolyAmorous), Fort Triumph (CookieByte), Daymare: 1998 (Invader Studios, Destructive Creations), Space Cows (Happy Corruption),  Metamorphosis (Ovid Works), and Space Company Simulator (INTERMARUM). 

River City Girls Review

Travis Bruno
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River City Girls Review

River City Girls

Developer: WayForward
Publisher: Arc System Works
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Xbox One (Reviewed), PlayStation 4, PC
Release Date: Available Now
Price: $29.99 – Available Here

Overview

Throughout the 90s we saw the side scrolling brawler explode as a genre as nearly every franchise wanted a piece of the arcade fueled pie, whether it was an X-Men game, Simpsons, and many more the beat-’em ups flocked to arcades and still live on as fond memories since most of these games have moved on from the genre. That isn’t to say that it has been forgotten however and the Kunio-kun series, best known as River City in the West, was there at the beginning and has returned with a new spin-off focusing on the girls this time around in the form of River City Girls. After taking a few years off and now developed by WayForward, is River City Girls a beat-em up that scratches that classic arcade itch?

Story

Misako and Kyoko aren’t really having a great day as the pair spend their time sleeping through a lesson in detention, which is odd because Kyoko doesn’t even attend that school. Things get worse however when the pair receive a text message that shows their boyfriends, Kunio and Riki (the standard heroes of the River City games) being kidnapped. Not ones to be held down by things like rules, gangs of other rebellious students, and especially the teachers, the pair bust out of detention and hit the streets to track down their boyfriends.

WayForward has crafted an excellent and humorous tale that sees this pair of girls traveling through numerous areas in the city all while brawling against enemies ranging from standard school thugs, corrupt cops, and even masked wrestlers though there are some even stranger enemies that appear as well. The two girls, even while playing solo, make various remarks about the things they see throughout the story as the game progresses and interact with numerous characters that are both new to the franchise as well as some old returning faces. These familiar faces are great callbacks to past games in the Kunio-kun series and even a couple of guest characters are here as well.

This creates a fun and entertaining storyline that holds together rather well partly due to how humorous and charming the cast of characters are, though be prepared for a rather sudden feeling ending that doesn’t feel like it works the best.

Gameplay

While at its heart River City Girls is a side-scrolling brawler, it is actually a bit of a blend of that plus some light RPG mechanics and adventure as well. This is primarily due to the fact that while players will still need to travel through various screens to progress, any previous level in the game can be revisited at any time and progress is generally only halted behind a boss battle before allowing players to progress to the next section of the city. This includes allowing various shortcuts to be opened up between areas and the ability to use a bus stop to travel to other locales in a form of fast travel.

At its heart however this brawler still sticks true to its roots as both Kyoko and Misako boast a strong arsenal of moves that grow the longer the player keeps going through the game. In fact, thanks to both characters having their own fighting style players will have a blast playing through the game as either fighter and being able to swap any time you load into the game again is a nice touch, though character levels are independent from one another. Initially both characters start with a fairly limited set of moves and move a bit on the slower side but as they defeat enemies they gain experience as well as money. Leveling up provides a stat boost and can unlock additional moves right off the bat while other moves can then be learned from dojos scattered around the city.

Along those lines, it does mean that players can grind a little bit to either help make their fighter stronger or to pick up a piece of equipment they might find useful. This is where the aforementioned adventure style comes in a bit as there are numerous side-quests that the girls can accept that reward them with a bit of cash and experience when completed and simply retreading old areas respawns enemies so the more the player puts into River City Girls the more they end up getting back as the true combo potential for these fighters, including their special moves, really start to shine once a few of these moves are learned. Combat is also fleshed out a bit more by being able to pick up various weapons and use them until they break and occasionally enemies will beg for mercy. In this case that foe can then be recruited as a temporary ally that can be called in to perform a special attack until their health runs out. 

Purchasing moves at these dojos requires money, which can also be used to purchase various bits of equipment ranging from different types of underwear that boost various weapon abilities or make-up to deal extra damage to certain foes, to pepper spray that earns the player additional rewards, and more as well as food that can either be used at the store for an immediate heal or carried in an inventory that grows larger as the girls level up.

It is worth noting that getting beaten down allows players to continue but does cost them some money, so investing some into carrying a few healing items around is a nice touch, especially against some tougher bosses. Speaking of bosses, players will encounter a wide array of unique enemies here and while we won’t get into any of their exact details to keep things a surprise, every fight has a unique mechanic built into it aside from simply punching/kicking the foe in the face.

Although the combat can feel fluid with some blows really packing a punch, especially when smashing enemies into a locked screen and causing it to vibrate, River City Girls can be a bit rough at times as it can be difficult to properly gauge a jump at times when there is the threat of fall damage and the game has a real habit for swapping maps during combat. This is due to the fact that the standard light attack button is the same as the button used to both pick up items as well as transition to the next stage. This means that if you happen to be brawling against enemies that either rush the girls when they enter the screen or near an exit, fighting with standard attacks will almost always throw you into another stage and reset any damage done to the foes. This is an annoyance that can be avoided by relying on heavy attacks or special moves when unlocked but the use of a seperate button would have been preferred here. It is also worth noting that while there is a New Game Plus mode once the game is completed that offers some fun bonuses, there is no actual side content outside of the core game, not even a gallery of cutscenes or a way to re-listen to the soundtrack, which is disappointing simply due to how high quality both of these are.

Visuals & Audio

River City Girls features a great blend of pixel art and anime/manga styled artwork. Standard gameplay sees the girls exploring through a variety of gorgeously detailed areas of the city, all of which have their own unique feeling, battling against a solid variety of enemies. Each environment is filled with various NPCs and the bosses are quite unique both in design and their aforementioned fights. The design of every in-game character is quite detailed though there does seem to be a bit of an issue with their models vanishing a bit when certain grab moves are performed on them. It is also interesting to note that even though many enemy types feature alternate color schemes, the aforementioned mercy recruitment system often contains a few extra tidbits of information regarding some of the palette swaps.

When looking to purchase items Kyoko and Misako will encounter a wide-variety of eclectic shop owners all featuring unique background art and designs while the actual story segments are told through beautiful anime cut-scenes. All of this is accompanied by some very solid voice acting featuring a great voice cast and an absolutely amazing soundtrack. Generally a brawler could get away with standard background music but River City Girls goes that extra mile by not only featuring some great pieces of standard background music but also a large collection of tunes that feature full vocals, allowing players to beat down enemies to a great collection of music.

Overall

River City Girls puts a new spin on the Kunio-kun series of brawlers and delivers an amazing example of what the brawler genre is capable of when given plenty of love and given enough room to deliver solid humor alongside its great cast of characters. The story may falter a bit at the end and the screen transitioning can be an issue but River City Girls’ solid combat makes the game an absolute blast when played with a friend and just as great solo.

Capsule Computers review guidelines can be found here.

Rovio Introduces Sugar Blast! A Fresh (and Fruity and Chocolatey) Slice of Tap-to-Match Gameplay

Philip Federico
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Rovio Introduces Sugar Blast! A Fresh (and Fruity and Chocolatey) Slice of Tap-to-Match Gameplay

Sugar Blast launches globally today, bringing approachable gameplay and a whimsical theme full of delicious sweets to app stores all over the world

ESPOO, Finland – Sept. 5, 2019 – Today Rovio introduces Sugar Blast, a deliciously fun and casual tap-to-match game with a sweet coating. Previously in soft launch, the game now brings its delightful puzzle gameplay to app stores (iOS/Android) around the world.

Sugar Blast is all about super simple and satisfying gameplay, combined with eye-popping (and mouth-watering) graphics and adorable characters. Headlining this confectionary-filled bonanza are Maple and her cute jellybean companions, guiding players through thousands of levels.

At the heart of Sugar Blast is a popular gameplay style that’s derived from another of Rovio’s recent releases, Angry Birds Dream Blast (released January 2019). Encouraged by the success of Dream Blast’s unique and instantly accessible gameplay, Sugar Blast riffs on the Dream Blast format and amps it up with a fresh visual theme.

“The mission with Sugar Blast was to create a compelling visual theme that introduces our proven gameplay to an even wider audience,” says Alex Pelletier-Normand, Rovio Head of Games. “As a result, the team has done a fantastic job creating a cute and vibrant world that fits perfectly with the game’s satisfying and stress-free feel. I’m pleased to say we now have two games in our portfolio which, while leveraging the same novel core gameplay, co-exist happily through their appeal to different audiences.”

Sugar Blast is available now as a free download in the App Store and Google Play.

Fist of the North Star LEGENDS ReVIVE Launches Globally for iOS and Android

Philip Federico
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”Omae wa mo Shindeiru” (you are already dead)

TOKYO, 5 September 2019 – SEGA today announced that Fist of the North Star LEGENDS ReVIVE has now made its debut in global markets on iOS and Android.

Developed under the supervision of Tetsuo Hara, Fist of the North Star LEGENDS ReVIVE aims to be the ultimate way to re-experience the story of Fist of the North Star. It recreates the story of the original best-selling manga in painstaking detail right from the very first chapter. Old-school fans and newcomers to the series can experience the dramatic story like never before through 3D pre-rendered and comic-like cut-scenes.

Designed as an action RPG, the story takes place in an era when Hokuto Shinken’s most deadly martial art was believed to be lost. By gathering the fragments of stone monuments, all characters, including Kenshiro, Raoh and many more become playable. Players will be able to create their own dream team.

The pre-registration that started in June has exceeded 700,000 pre-registrants! As a reward, all users will receive the character “Rei” as well as many other useful items.

“Fist of the North Star LEGENDS ReVIVE” can be downloaded here:
App Store     : https://apps.apple.com/app/id1461447155
Google Play   : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sega.HokutoRevive.en

About “Fist of the North Star”:
Fist of the North Star is a classic Japanese manga published in Weekly Shonen Jump. The Fist of the North Star manga series, written by Buronson and illustrated by Tetsuo Hara, was originally serialized from 1983 to 1988 in a total of 27 manga volumes, and went on to become one of the best-selling manga series in history, spawn numerous anime adaptations, a live-action motion picture, collectible merchandise, and much more.

“Fist of the North Star LEGENDS ReVIVE” Official website:
https://hokuto-revive.sega.com/en/
“Fist of the North Star LEGENDS ReVIVE” Official Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/fotns.revive.official.en/

©Buronson & Tetsuo Hara/NSP 1983, Approved No. GC-218 ©SEGA

KOEI TECMO ANNOUNCES A MAGICAL NEW GAME BASED ON THE ICONIC MANGA AND ANIME SERIES, ‘FAIRY TAIL’

Philip Federico
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KOEI TECMO ANNOUNCES A MAGICAL NEW GAME BASED ON THE ICONIC MANGA AND ANIME SERIES, ‘FAIRY TAIL’

Join the Eccentric Fairy Tail Guild On Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC via STEAM Next Year!

Hertfordshire, 5th September 2019 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe is excited to reveal FAIRY TAIL, a brand-new magical JRPG in development by GUST Studios, based on Hiro Mashima’s best-selling Japanese manga of the same name. This enchanting new title marks the first ‘FAIRY TAIL’ game to launch on home console in the West, allowing series fans and newcomers alike to join in and experience the beloved narrative that has captivated people from around the globe for over a decade.

Demons, dark wizards, dragons, and cats. You’ll find it all as you start your journey in the land of Fiore and play through the adventures of Natsu Dragneel and Lucy Heartfilia as well as other eccentric members of the FAIRY TAIL mage guild on a fun-filled and thrilling quest. GUST Studios is creating the game under the supervision of author Hiro Mashima, promising a faithful recreation for the FAIRY TAIL world and its unusual inhabitants, including everything from magic to its iconic characters.

While more information about the game’s release will be revealed next week at Tokyo Game Show 2019, KOEI TECMO released a thrilling new trailer showcasing the fiery and intense magical battles players can experience when they join the FAIRY TAIL guild. FAIRY TAIL will be available in 2020 on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC via Steam®.

To keep up to date with the latest news on ‘FAIRY TAIL’, visit the teaser site at https://www.koeitecmoeurope.com/fairytail/, 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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Gears 5 Review

Travis Bruno
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Gears 5 Review

Gears 5

Developer: The Coalition
Publisher: Microsoft
Platforms: Xbox One (Reviewed), PC
Release Date: September 10, 2019
Price: $59.99 USD – Available Here $99.95 AUD – Available Here

Overview

Over the years the Gears of War franchise has managed to tell an original storyline over the course of an amazing trilogy plus a prequel to provide a little extra backstory and more recently the series even passed the torch to a younger generation of protagonists in Gears of War 4. Now three years later The Coalition has returned with a new entry in the series that packs plenty of changes to its campaign, dropped part of the title entirely, as well as refined its multiplayer even further. Have these changes made Gears 5 better or are they simply too far from the formula the series is known for?

Story

Those who may have missed out on the story told in Gears of War 4, or may have forgotten bits and pieces of it, won’t have to worry as the first thing Gears 5 does is provide a solid summary of events that took place in the form of a recap video before throwing players right into the new story. Some time has passed since the events of the previous game and while humanity has mostly gathered back together on Sera, the Swarm remain a constant threat to those survivors. As such the Marcus, JD, Del, and Kait are searching for the remnants of a Hammer of Dawn satellite in an attempt to bring the powerful weapon that once helped change the tide of the war back online. Though all the while Kait continues to struggle with headaches and nightmares that have plagued her since the previous game and must go on a journey to learn more about herself.

Oddly enough, while the Gears of War story campaigns rarely felt like they were telling something that could easily be spoiled outside of one or two major events, or featured plenty of worldbuilding details in general, Gears 5 makes a major change in that regards and going further into the actual plot beyond this point would be spoiling some rather large events. This can be seen as a rather impressive storyline improvement over the previous entry that only offered a handful of new plot details and while the original trilogy had its fair share of emotional moments, the character-drive storyline found in Gears 5 makes for an emotional journey that puts Kait almost entirely in the spotlight.

That isn’t to say that the other characters are pushed to the back, instead they play more of a supporting role this time around though Del also gets plenty of time to shine as he tends to spend the most time with Kait in the game. It is also worth noting that while previous Gears of War games still gave us bits of information about the backstory of Sera and the people who live on it and the adversities they faced, most of this info was drip-fed through collectibles and little mentions here and there. While collectibles are still very present in Gears 5‘s storyline the game also delves far deeper into the history of the world and its people than ever before. 

To think that numerous pieces of information and some rather large twists to an already established storyline could come in the fifth entry of a series is a bit surprising but a pleasant one to say the least. Filling in various plot holes from past games as well as offering players a look at the darker history of the world these characters are pushed in a number of unique ways we haven’t seen since the emotional events surrounding Dom and there is even a choice to be made near the end of the story though what that may be is up to the player to find out. That being said, don’t expect a very solid ending as this time around Gears 5 adopts an ending that is very reminiscent of the whole “finish the fight” aspect of Halo 2 where it ends in a cliffhanger. This will almost assuredly be answered in the next entry but be prepared to feel a bit let down in that regard.

Gameplay

There are many games that have managed to master a certain style of gameplay and the Gears of War series has easily mastered the cover-based shooter and that continues to be the case in Gears 5. Players will find all of their favorite weapons returning with a few new weapons being added into the arsenal, such as a grenade launcher attached to a lancer, a massive spiked club for close encounters, and even a weapon with a massive clip that fires more accurately the longer it is shot before misfiring. Sliding behind cover, taking a few shots at an enemy, nailing an active reload, and popping back out to try and take down another enemy still feels as smooth as ever and the new multitude of weapons, including plenty of time with everyone’s beloved Swarm slicing chainsaw lancer, all pack plenty of punch making the game’s gunplay feel like it really packs a punch.

In the single player campaign not only can players choose to play the game solo but they can play with up to three other players, one taking on the role of the other NPC in the story and the other controlling their robotic companion Jack. Jack is a featured far more than any previous robot assistant in previous games as not only does he have a skill tree featuring a number of skills that can be used in the middle of a firefight to make things easier but he can also be upgraded in various ways. While playing through Gears 5‘s campaign players will not only find the aforementioned collectibles but also components that can then be used to unlock various upgrades to Jack’s abilities such as having a stunning blast having a larger radius or recharging quicker, or simply being able to take more damage. In single player these new skills are quite useful at times and open up a new way to tackle some challenges and if you’re playing with a full team of three, the Jack player will appreciate a more upgraded unit to play as.

Aside from Jack’s upgrades Gears 5 also offers another new change to the campaign that takes the game in another new direction. For long stretches of the game players will still find themselves taking part in gloriously over the top action set-pieces with intense firefights featuring both returning and new enemy types, but the middle of the game opens up to an extremely large level style that allows for a more free roam style of gameplay. Players will be able to explore these open maps with a wind powered ski-sled called a skiff and while it is entirely possible to simply head towards the marked objective exploration not only rewards the player with short side-quests that often result in new dialogue as well as collectibles but also a few weapon variations in the form of relic style weaponry that have additional bonuses stacked onto them. This open world style of exploration may seem a bit uneven compared to the usually tight and narrow style of gameplay that fans may be familiar with but it’s handled well enough and offers some unique moments and surprise encounters.

Outside of the campaign mode those who loved Gears of War for its multiplayer will find that the game has still retained most of its greatest modes and added a few new things to spice things up. Players will still have the traditional Versus gameplay featuring a number of different game types such as the amazing Arms Race, Dodgeball, Execution, Team Deathmatch, and more as well as a new Arcade Deathmatch. Arcade features players on both teams selecting characters that all have different starting weapons as well as weapons that can then be purchased using in-match currency earned for kills, executions, and pity streaks for dying a lot in a row. This Arcade mode actually does change up the gameplay a bit and can be a nice respite from some of the more standard competitive styles found in the normal modes, as such Versus continues to offer a little of everything and then some.

Horde mode returns as well with a few new changes though remains true to at its core. Players will work cooperatively with one another to survive against waves of increasingly difficult enemies with boss fights occuring every five stages. Depending on what character the player is using, and their role of being a scout, support, etc, will vary what they can acquire from the Fabricator using energy dropped from defeated enemies. Crafting an elaborate death tunnel filled with turrets, arc-lightning, and floor traps can be a great thrill but be prepared for a challenge as even a full team of five will have their mettle challenged on higher ranks even on the easier difficulty levels, of which there are now many to select from.

Finally the brand new Escape mode features up to three players at a time taking part in a survival match that pits them up against a wave of death chasing them from behind and their only hope for survival being behind an unknown number of Swarm. These Escape matches may take a bit to get used to but they really can nail down the feeling of having to struggle against enemies at times primarily due to the fact that not only do players have to keep moving as the gas bomb detonated near the start of the mode will kill them if they are caught up in it, but ammunition is also kept to a bare minimum. Stealth kills and scavenging for ammunition or utilizing a character’s specific special ability that has to recharge over time can be a real thrill and some fights can be real tense. In fact, when playing with a solid team this mode can easily be found as a favorite for those who enjoy survival style gameplay. That being said, the modes can feel a bit repetitive at times since there are only so many variants available at the moment though since players can create their own Escape maps, it will be interesting to see what the community can come up with.

Visuals & Audio

The Coalition had quite the task for themselves when it came to one-upping what players saw in Gears of War 4 but they’ve certainly managed to accomplish it here in Gears 5. Not only are the character models as detailed and varied as ever, with the core cast undergoing a few style changes throughout the campaign and of course in multiplayer but the environments found in the campaign are absolutely stunning to see. The Skiff travel sequences can be absolutely astounding to see and of course the combat can is just as visceral and meaty as ever, though the real highlights are the high-intensity setpieces that will be hard for anyone to forget.

One must also give the voice actors, all of whom have returned to reprise their respective roles with new characters fitting right in, a lot of credit as the emotional impact of a number of the story beats wouldn’t hit nearly as hard if it wasn’t for their great voice work here. Alongside the astounding voice cast the game features a number of great pieces of background music that feel great when accompanying an intense shootout as well as some more somber tracks used for exploration or during the aforementioned drama.

Overall

Gears 5 breathes a breath of fresh air into a franchise that didn’t even need it by expanding the scope of the storyline into a more emotional realm and delivering plenty of new pieces of information that reveal more about the world the game takes place in while also expanding the gameplay world a bit by featuring a few more open areas that are bookended by the straightforward action packed set piece filled firefights fans love. With the tightest gunplay to date with a few new ways to take the fight to the enemy Gears 5’s multiplayer mode also continues to excel at giving players a little something of everything to try, with the new Arcade and Escape modes being great additions to an already packed offering.

Capsule Computers review guidelines can be found here.

NEW NINTENDO DIRECT HIGHLIGHTS NEXT WAVE OF GAMES COMING TO NINTENDO SWITCH

Philip Federico
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Banjo & Kazooie join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate starting today

5th September, 2019 – During a packed Nintendo Direct video presentation, Nintendo announced many new games coming to the Nintendo Switch console, including Blizzard’s hit title Overwatch, as well as games launching today like Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition. Nintendo also provided new details about previously announced upcoming games, like The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.

Other highlights of the Nintendo Direct presentation include the introduction of Terry Bogard from the Fatal Fury series as the fourth playable DLC fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the reveal of classic Super NES games coming to the Nintendo Switch Online service, and the announcement of games like Return of the Obra Dinn, Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Encore and the definitive version of the original Xenoblade Chronicles all making their way to Nintendo Switch.

To view the Nintendo Direct video in its entirety, visit http://www.nintendo.com.au/nintendo-direct. Some of the highlights revealed in the video include:

  • Overwatch Legendary Edition: Tracer, Mei, Hanzo and all the other colourful characters from massively popular online game Overwatch are coming to Nintendo Switch. The fast-paced multiplayer game is scheduled to hit Nintendo Switch on 15th October.Pre-load on Nintendo eShop starts later today.
  • Terry Bogard comes to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Releasing in November, Terry Bogard from the classic SNK fighting franchise Fatal Fury joins Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a playable fighter. Terry Bogardis part of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Pass, which includes five Challenger Packs as they are released, each with one DLC fighter, one stage and multiple music tracks. The Fighters Pass can be purchased on Nintendo eShop at a suggested price of AU$32.50 / NZ$42.50, with individual Challenge Packs available for AU$7.80 / NZ$10.20 each.
  • Banjo & Kazooie Join the Battle:Starting today, Banjo & Kazooie from the popular Banjo-Kazooie series are joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The new fighters are part of the third Challenger Pack DLC (sold separately). In addition to the characters, players will also get to enjoy the Spiral Mountain stage, as well as music tracks from the classic games.
  • Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition: MONOLITHSOFT’s epic Xenoblade Chronicles, which originally launched in 2011 on the Wii console, is destined to be reborn on Nintendo Switch as Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition. The game, which chronicles the adventures of Shulk and Fiora, is scheduled to launch for Nintendo Switch in 2020.
  • Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online: Super NES games are coming to Nintendo Switch – and they are free for anyone who has a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Starting tomorrow, 6th September, 20 classic Super NES games will launch for the Nintendo Switch Online service:
  • Super Mario World
  • Super Mario Kart
  • The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
  • Super Metroid
  • Stunt Race FX (Available for the first time since its original Super NES release)
  • Kirby’s Dream Land 3
  • Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island
  • Star Fox
  • F-ZERO
  • Pilotwings
  • Kirby’s Dream Course
  • BRAWL BROTHERS
  • Breath of Fire
  • Demon’s Crest
  • Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the Tropics
  • SUPER E.D.F. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE
  • Super Ghouls’n Ghosts
  • Super Puyo Puyo 2 (Available for the first time in Europe)
  • Super Soccer (Available for the first time since its original Super NES release)
  • Super Tennis (Available for the first time since its original Super NES release)

All of these Super NES games can be played with online functionality on Nintendo Switch Online, including multiplayer gameplay in select games and voice chat via the Nintendo Switch Online app*. Suspend points and an easy-to-use Rewind feature that lets players replay sections of the game will also be available at launch. More Super NES games will join the collection in the future, adding to the growing library of classic games available to Nintendo Switch Online members, including more than 40 games from the original Nintendo Entertainment System. To access the games, Nintendo Switch owners must have an active membership to the Nintendo Switch Online service.

  • Super Nintendo Entertainment System Controller: To recapture the original feel of Super NES games, a wireless Super Nintendo Entertainment System Controller will be available as a special offer only to Nintendo Switch Online members**. Once the controller is available for pre-purchase, it will be possible to order up to four controllers per Nintendo Account at https://www.nintendo.com.au/switch-online, at a price of AU$39.95 each.
  • Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Encore: The game that brought together the worlds of Fire Emblem and ATLUS is coming to Nintendo Switch. Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Encore is the Nintendo Switch version of the acclaimed RPG that originally launched on Wii U. This new version of the game contains a new song that wasn’t in the original, new story elements and the ability to take it on the go. Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Encore launches for Nintendo Switch on 17th January.
  • TETRIS® 99 – Ver. 2.0 + DLC Update: The digital version of TETRIS® 99 is getting an update! TETRIS® 99 Invictus mode is here … but it’s not for the faint of heart. Players can’t even play it unless they achieve TETRIS MAXIMUS status, which means getting first place at least once in the traditional online mode of TETRIS® 99. In addition to Invictus mode, Daily Missions will be added to TETRIS® 99 for everyone to enjoy. By clearing these missions, players will acquire in-game tickets to exchange for a variety of custom themes. To show off accomplishments, new player icons will be added as well. Beyond all this, the second wave of content is coming for those who purchased the Big Block DLC. In 2P Share Battle mode, share Joy-Con controllers for a two-player game against each other and the CPU. In Local Arena mode, friends can get together in person to battle via new local wireless multiplayer. The version 2.0 update and new paid DLC for TETRIS® 99 will launch later today. Also, a physical version of TETRIS® 99will be available starting 20th September and will include all Big Block DLC plus a 12-month individual membership to Nintendo Switch Online.
  • Pokémon Sword / Pokémon Shield: New details (and two new Pokémon) were revealed for Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, launching exclusively for Nintendo Switch on 15th November.
    • Polteageist is a ghost-type Pokémon and makes a home for itself by hiding among dishes at hotels and restaurants. Its body is made of tea, and it may even let a trusting Trainer have a taste of its tea. The flying- and water-type Pokémon Cramorant will swallow absolutely anything that looks hearty enough. It has an exclusive ability called Gulp Missile. While using Surf or Dive in battle, it will counter when attacked.
    • Players will be able to travel through the new Galar region in style. In this game, players can outfit their main Trainer in tops, bottoms, outerwear, gloves, new hairstyles and even a little makeup. During their journey, players can camp any time at Pokémon Camp. While there, players can play with Pokémon and get to know them better. In the new Wild Area, players can visit other players’ camps as well. Up to four players and their Pokémon can hang out at a camp together. Pokémon Camp is also a great place to cook up some Curry on Rice. In Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, there are many types of delicious Curry on Rice that can be registered to the Curry Dex.
  • The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening: Link’s latest adventure is almost here. In The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, players can place chambers earned in the adventure to create custom Chamber Dungeons. Finished dungeons can be saved to a compatible amiibo figure in The Legend of Zelda series or Super Smash Bros. series so they can be shared with friends. A new Link amiibo figure inspired by the style of the game will launch on 20th September, the same day as the game.
  • Luigi’s Mansion 3: Every floor of the haunted hotel in Luigi’s Mansion 3 is a different theme, including the pyramid setting of Tomb Suites, a disco floor and a pirate-themed restaurant. In the newly announced ScreamPark party mode, two to eight players can battle against each other as a Luigi team and a Gooigi team even with only one Nintendo Switch console***. The teams will compete to see who can defeat the most ghosts, collect the most coins or break the most targets. Luigi’s Mansion 3 opens the doors of its haunted hotel on 31st October.
  • Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Players join the Desert Island Getaway Package by Nook Inc, and start a relaxing new life full of creativity, charm and freedom in this next instalment in the Animal Crossing series, launching for Nintendo Switch on 20th March 2020.
  • DAEMON X MACHINA: This new action-shooter launches on 13th September, but players who want to take those powerful Arsenals for a spin can try out the free demo version of the game starting today. In the Prologue demo, players will pilot their mechs through the beginning of the game, and all progress earned will carry over to the main game. A key feature of the demo is the ability to play in co-op mode with up to four players.
  • Super Kirby Clash: To defeat bosses this wicked, it’ll take a whole team of Kirbys. In this free-to-start multiplayer*** action game, players can choose from four unique Roles and join up to three other players to take down tough bosses. They can puff up power by crafting weapons, or use Gem Apples, which can be earned as in-game currency or purchased using real-world money, to recharge Vigor (a resource that recharges over time), unlock new quests or trade for weapons, armour, support items or stickers. Players can pass a Joy-Con controller to a friend to play multiplayer on one Nintendo Switch console, play local wireless on multiple consoles with up to four players***, and if they have a Nintendo Switch Online membership, they can even play online****. Super Kirby Clash is available now exclusively on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch.
  • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: In addition to playing classic multiplayer events with Mario, Sonic and all their friends, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 also features a single-player story mode, new minigames and 10 retro-style events. These new events are displayed in old-school 2D graphics, perfect for retro fans around the world. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 goes for the gold medal in Australia and New Zealand on 8th November.
  • Return of the Obra Dinn: The critically acclaimed, stylish indie game is coming to Nintendo Switch this spring. As an insurance investigator for the East India Company, players must board a ship, explore its surroundings, turn back time with the Memento Mortem pocket watch, and record logical deductions to solve the ship’s mysteries.
  • Little Town Hero: In this new RPG from Game Freak, the developers of the Pokémon games, players must battle monsters and gather support from townspeople, all while staying within the borders of a single town. Little Town Hero, which also features music by Undertale creator Toby Fox, makes a stand on Nintendo Switch on 16th October. Pre-load on Nintendo eShop starts later today.
  • Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise: A sequel to the cult classic deadly Premonitionis headed to Nintendo Switch. When FBI agent Aaliyah Davis opens an investigation into an old serial-killer case, she also opens a door to the unknown. Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise boggles and beguiles on Nintendo Switch in 2020. The original game in the series will launch in Nintendo eShop as Deadly Premonition Origins starting today.
  • Rogue Company: Introducing Rogue Company, a 5-v-5 online shooter from Hi-Rez Studios. In this new IP, players can play against friends or instantly match up online with a similarly skilled team in a variety of objective-based modes. Mercenaries can be fully customised to match the player’s style. Rogue Company sneaks up to Nintendo Switch in 2020.
  • Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast: May the Force be with this Star Wars classic. Kyle Katarn, agent of the New Republic, is our only hope to stop a rogue Jedi. Get your lightsaber at the ready, Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast is coming to Nintendo Switch on 24th September.
  • Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition: This critically beloved and fan-favourite role-playing game is available on Nintendo Switch beginning today. With the power of Nintendo Switch, players can slay monsters and unleash magic with up to three other friends at home or on the go.
  • DOOM 64: There are at least 64 reasons for fans to get excited about classic first-person shooter DOOM 64 coming to Nintendo Switch, with the ability to play it anywhere being one of them. DOOM 64 launches on Nintendo Switch on 22nd November.
  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition: As Geralt of Rivia, players have a massive world to explore at home or on the go. In this version of the game, all DLC and story expansions are along for the ride. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition comes to Nintendo Switch on 15th October.
  • Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection: Become the most feared pirate in the Caribbean in Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and then transform into the ultimate assassin hunter in Assassin’s Creed: Rogue. That’s two action-packed games from the award-winning Assassin’s Creed series for one great value! All past single-player DLC is included, as well as new features like touch control and motion aiming. Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection launches for Nintendo Switch on 6th December.
  • Dauntless: Battle for survival at the edge of a savage frontier in the online, free-to-play action-RPG Dauntless. Whether they’re a veteran looking to take slaying on the go, or a rookie ready to forge a legacy, players can craft hundreds of gear options and team up with others to take down boss-sized Behemoths. The Nintendo Switch version of Dauntless launches this year and features full cross-play, cross-compatibility, and feature parity—so players on Nintendo Switch can join a global community millions strong and, for the first time ever, take their Slayers on the go.
  • Trials of Mana: A remastered version of this fantasy adventure will come to Nintendo Switch on 24th April 2020. This new version of the classic game features fully voiced characters and upgraded graphics. Players who want to play the original can enjoy it as part of the currently available Collection of Mana for Nintendo Switch.
  • New amiibo: Three new amiibo figures in the Super Smash Bros. series – Incineroar, Chrom and Simon Belmont – will launch in stores on 15th November.
  • NBA2K20: On 6th September, players can take to the court in NBA2K20 for Nintendo Switch.
  • The Outer Worlds: Explore the furthest reaches of space and encounter a host of factions all vying for power in The Outer Worlds bounding to Nintendo Switch soon.
  • Just Dance 2020: Bust a move to some of the hottest music hits today in Just Dance 2020, headed to Nintendo Switch on 5th November.
  • Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered: The critically acclaimed and fan-favourite RPG can be taken anywhere when it launches for Nintendo Switch on 20th September.
  • Devil May Cry 2: Starring iconic video game character Dante, classic action game Devil May Cry 2 launches for Nintendo Switch on 19th September. Pre-load on Nintendo eShop starts later today.
  • Vampyr: Players who have a thirst for … moody third-person action-RPGs are in for a bloody treat when Vampyr launches for Nintendo Switch on 29th October.
  • Call of Cthulhu: Answer the call in this survival horror RPG game when Call of Cthulhu launches for Nintendo Switch on 8th October.
  • Farming Simulator 20: Hop on a tractor, bite on some straw and pick up a Nintendo Switch system. Farming Simulator 20 plants itself on Nintendo Switch on 3rd December.
  • GRID Autosport: The high-speed racing game GRID Autosport comes to Nintendo Switch on 19th September. Pre-load on Nintendo eShop starts later today.

Additional Links:
Nintendo Switch website: http://www.nintendo.com.au/nintendo-switch/
Nintendo Australia website: http://www.nintendo.com.au/  
Nintendo Australia Twitter: https://twitter.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo Australia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo AU on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/nintendoau

Calling all PUBG gamers to squad up and load up for Red Bull Fight or Flight powered by OMEN

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Calling all PUBG gamers to squad up and load up for Red Bull Fight or Flight powered by OMEN

5 September, 2019 – Today registrations have opened for Red Bull Fight or Flight, the biggest PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS (PUBG) esports tournament for amateurs Australia has ever seen.

Red Bull Fight or Flight, a first-of-its-kind battle royale esports tournament powered by OMEN (HP’s purpose-built gaming range) and in collaboration with ESL, will challenge 4-person squads with custom PUBG settings, to see whether they will fight, or take flight to become the last team standing.

The unique in-game settings for Red Bull Fight or Flight are different to PUBG esports. The games will be fast-paced, lasting no longer than 15 minutes, with the playing field shrinking rapidly and causing more damage to you and your team. In addition, the loot spawns are much more concentrated and more frequent care packages offer better equipment. With qualifiers open to all gamers, Red Bull Fight or Flight will level the playing field for amateur and seasoned gamers alike and make for a fantastic viewing experience.

Qualifier events will take place at PAX Australia in Melbourne at the Red Bull and OMEN booth (11-13 Oct), online via ESL Play (18-20 Oct) and at Carriageworks in Sydney (2 Nov). The Grand Final will be held at Carriageworks in Sydney on the evening of 2 November in front of a live audience and streamed on Red Bull Twitch, giving wings to amateur players who will experience a taste of what it’s like to play on stage like a pro and a chance to win a prize pool valued at up to $45,000, including an all expenses paid trip to the PUBG Global Championship Grand Finals, taking place in Oakland, California, on November 23 and 24.

“At HP, we have long shared our users’ passion and love for gaming, supporting gamers with purpose-built OMEN technology that can make the difference between a chicken dinner or defeat,” said Ken Maher, Director Personal Systems at HP. “HP believes gaming is for all, so we’re excited to be partnering with Red Bull and empowering Australia’s best PUBG players to challenge themselves.”

“PUBG is such an exciting game because you could always be a moment away from being taken out – with the Red Bull Fight or Flight rules this effect is doubled,” said Kritikalmotion, one of Australia’s most prolific PUBG streamers.

“We’re constantly seeking unique experiences for our fans around the world, so we’re thrilled to be working with Red Bull to bring one of the largest amateur PUBG competitions to our community in Australia,” said Jeff Parker, Head of Central Events at PUBG Corporation. “The unique game settings we’ve devised are sure to keep things interesting and we’re looking forward to an amazing event series.”

To be one of the 12 squads to compete at the Red Bull Fight or Flight Grand Final, PUBG players over 18 years old can enter their 4 person squad into one of the following qualifier events:

  • Live Qualifier: Red Bull Fight or Flight and OMEN booth at PAX Australia in Melbourne, 11-13 October

Squads can register at the Red Bull and OMEN booth during PAX on a first come, first served basis. The winning squad on each day (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) will win flights and accommodation to the Red Bull Fight or Flight Grand Final in Sydney on the 2 November 2019 to compete.

  • Online Qualifier: Online via ESL Play, 18-20 October

Registrations will be taken online at ESL Play until 11:59pm AEST, 17 October, 2019 or until timeslots are full. Teams will battle their way through a tournament format to claim number 1 spot. The winning team from each of the three online qualifiers will win a $2,000 stipend to assist with travel and accommodation to attend the Grand Final in Sydney.

  • Last Chance Qualifier – Carriageworks in Sydney, 2 November

Registrations will be taken online until 11:59pm AEST, 1 November, 2019 or until spots have been filled. The top team from each group will advance into the final lobby, with the top six teams of the Last Chance Qualifier qualifying to the Grand Final.

The final twelve teams that have qualified for the Grand Final will compete in a five-map series on the Sanhok map, with teams earning points for both overall round placements, as well as eliminations. At the end of the fifth map, the team with the highest total points will be declared the winner.

Use the hashtag #RedBullFightorFlight on Twitter and other social media channels.

For the unique Red Bull Fight or Flight PUBG game settings for the Sanhok map, to enter your squad or buy your tickets for the Grand Final, visit Red Bull Fight or Flight.

About HP

HP Inc. creates technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere. Through our product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers and 3D printing solutions, we engineer experiences that amaze. More information about HP Inc. is available at hp.com. www.hp.com

About PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS

PUBG  is one of the best selling and most played battle royale games in the world, selling over fifty million copies worldwide by June 2018. Developed and published by PUBG Corporation, a member of the KRAFTON game union (former Bluehole Inc.), the game was attributed to popularising the battle royale genre. Gameplay involves players parachuting from a plane onto one of the various maps and then competing to be the last person or team standing, all while the playable area of the map begins to shrink down towards a random location. www.pubg.com

About ESLESL, a part of the international digital entertainment group MTG, is the world’s largest esports company, leading the industry across the most popular video games with numerous online and offline competitions. It operates high profile, branded international and national

Happinet Confirms the Return of Brigandine After 20 Years with New Game, Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia for Nintendo SwitchComingSpring 2020

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Happinet Confirms the Return of Brigandine After 20 Years with New Game, Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia for Nintendo SwitchComingSpring 2020

Top Development Talent Join Forces to Bring Rune Knights Large-Scale Fantasy Turn-based Strategy Game in the Battle to Conquer Runersia

TOKYO, JAPAN – (Sept. 4, 2019) – Japanese videogame company, Happinet, is pleased to announce that Brigandine will make its return after 20 years with Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia exclusively on Nintendo Switch™ system. Scheduled for a Spring 2020 release worldwide, the turn-based strategy series set in a familiar fantasy world is brought to life by renowned talent including scenario writer, Kenji Terada (Batman: Dark Tomorrow, FINAL FANTASY I – III), art director and character designer, Raita Kazama (Puzzle & Dragons, Xenoblade Chronicles), and the homecoming of composer Tenpei Sato (Brigandine: Grand Edition, Disgaea 1 -5).

In Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia, six countries in the Continent of Runersia have waged a war to conquer and unify the land under one nation. Players decide how their legend will unfold by selecting a country and creating their army of Rune Knights, exploring over 40 base locations and encountering over 100 unique knights and 50 types of monsters as they progress across Runersia.

About Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia

In Runersia, a continent created by the Rune God, mana rains down endlessly. Eons ago, five Mana Stones were brought forth by this continent and passes through history alongside human nations, eventually embedding into special Brigandine equipment to create Rune Knights – special individuals who can wield the mana power and stones embedded into their armor to cast skills and magic as well as summon and control ancient monsters. Six Brigandine Countries of Runersia, each with conflicting ideals beliefs, histories, and faiths, are divided by Brigandines of Justice, Glory, Freedom, Sanctity, and Ego, while the sixth country exists without Brigandine. The goal is to win battles to expand their country’s influence until the entire continent of Runersia has been taken over by the player.

Featuring a Fantasy world conquest within the turn-based strategy genre, Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia will offer hundreds of hours of immersive gameplay in this stunning new campaign for conquest. Players choose one of six countries to assume the role of the ruler aiming to conquer Runersia, and command more than 100 Rune Knights throughout the six nations leading various monster troops of various dragons, ghouls, and fairies, into fierce battles on hexagonal grid maps in the tactical turn-based battle system.

Attendees will have chance to learn more about Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia during Tokyo Game Show (TGS), which takes place September 12 -15 at Makuhari Messe, in a video presentation at the Happinet booth. Additionally, fans can receive one of six posters featuring a ruler, designed exclusively for TGS, by Raita Kazama! Fans can also receive a lanyard at the booth by following the official Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia Twitter account. All giveaways are while supplies last.

Developed by Japanese developer Matrix Software and produced by Happinet, Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia is coming in Spring 2020 exclusively for Nintendo Switch™. This game has not yet been rated by the ESRB.

For more information, please visit the official Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia website, and follow the game’s updates on Twitter.

About Happinet

Happinet is a Japanese comprehensive entertainment trading company that boasts either top or near-top market share in each of its four main businesses: toys; visual and music; video games; and amusements. In August 2018, the company launched the distinctly Japanese RPG, Haunted Dungeons: Hyakki Castle, to western audiences. For more information, visit http://www.happinet.co.jp/happinet_english/index.html

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