Starring Eddie Marsan, UK developer announces its bespoke Interactive Fiction take on the Fighting Fantasy gamebook classic

Part story, part game, this is Interactive Fiction where YOU become the hero!
29 August 2019 (London, UK)… Branching Narrative today announced its first gaming title: a new take on Deathtrap Dungeon, the classic Fighting Fantasy gamebook by Ian Livingstone. Showcasing the company’s new Interactive Fiction engine, the game stars British actor Eddie Marsan (Ray Donovan, Fast & Furious Presents Hobbs and Shaw, Deadpool 2), who will act as narrator and guide in a high-quality interactive video production that faithfully recreates the beloved fantasy book.

Deathtrap Dungeon, arguably the most popular book in the Fighting Fantasy series, was originally released in 1984 and challenges the player to survive the Trial of Champions that takes place in the labyrinth of Fang, full of fiendish traps and deadly creatures set by the devious Baron Sukumvit.

Branching Narrative’s Deathtrap Dungeon will be delivered as a video stream that prompts the user to make choices and direct the flow, offering enhanced gameplay over other recent high-profile ‘interactive movie’ offerings, fully utilising the mechanics from the book.

Matt Spall, Branching Narrative, said:
“Our innovative take on Deathtrap Dungeon is a choice-based adventure, presented as an interactive video storybook with the fantastic Eddie Marsan narrating the story and guiding players as they find their way through Baron Sukumvit’s treacherous corridors of power.”
 
Ian Livingstone said:
“Deathtrap Dungeon has consistently been a fan favourite, so I am excited about the approach that Branching Narrative is taking in bringing my book to a new generation of players in a new format. Eddie Marsan is brilliant, and with the storytelling being an interactive rather than passive experience, this ain’t no Jackanory!”
 
Eddie Marsan said:
“It’s an exciting challenge to guide Deathtrap Dungeon adventurers, both new and experienced, as they take on the perils of the deadly Trial of Champions.”
Fighting Fantasy fans will be able to meet the Branching Narrative team and see an early prototype of Deathtrap Dungeon at Fighting Fantasy Fest 3, taking place Saturday 31 August at the University of West London.

Deathtrap Dungeon is due for release on PC, Mac and Mobile later this year, commemorating the 35^th anniversary of the book’s original publication, with other formats including console to follow in 2020.

About Fighting Fantasy
Fighting Fantasy is a series of ground-breaking and best-selling gamebooks created by Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone which began with the publication of The Warlock of Firetop Mountain in 1982. Blending branching narrative storytelling and a dice-based role-playing system, the series has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. The books are currently published by Scholastic UK who have reissued the classic titles as well as commissioning new titles including Ian Livingstone’s new book Assassins of Allansia being published in September 2019.

About Branching Narrative
Formed in 2019 by Games Industry veterans Mark Ripley and Matt Spall, Branching Narrative is a brand new business concentrating on building interactive experiences around branching video. Working with both existing and new authors the company will develop and release a slate of titles not only for entertainment, but is also considering potential uses for the engine in education, medicine and training.

XPG to Unveil World’s First 4D Gaming Mouse and New Mera Edition Gaming Gear at IFA Berlin 2019

Taipei, Taiwan – August 29, 2019 – XPG – XTREME PERFORMANCE GEAR, a provider of high-performance products for gamers, Esports pros, and tech enthusiasts is pleased to announce that it will be showcasing its latest products at IFA Berlin 2019. The products on show will include its new 4D gaming mouse, Mera Edition gaming peripherals, and GAMMIX S50 solid state drive (SSD). Visit XPG at IFA Berlin 2019 (Sep 06 – Sep 11, 2019) at the Messe Berlin, stand 107, hall 12.

XPG Headshot Gaming Mouse – Get a Grip on the 4D Revolution

The XPG HEADSHOT is a truly revolutionary, disruptive and innovative take on the gaming mouse. Standing at the crossroads of two major megatrends, AI and 4D printing, the XPG HEADSHOT brings together intelligence, an ultra-light form factor, and a versatile lattice structure to deliver the ultimate gaming mouse. Leveraging an AI algorithm, the XPG HEADSHOT can be personalized based on the preferences and characteristics of individual users such as grip, hand size, surface finish, and customized design elements such as logos.

“The XPG HEADSHOT is the embodiment of our commitment to achieving a relentlessly fine-tuned and insanely ergonomic experience,” said Luca Di Fiore, Director of Products and R&D at XPG. “From day one, we have sought out ways to accommodate both Esports professionals’ needs with tech enthusiasts wants to create a mouse that is an extension and reflection of who they are.”

XPG Mera Edition Gaming Peripherals – Rethinking Gaming Gear   

XPG will show off a new series of gaming peripherals that challenge the hyper-masculine preconceptions of what gaming gear should be. Based on a new XPG brand characteristic, XPG applied a fearless spirit into the products through a warm and audacious color. The new color is a stark contrast to the darker and edgier shades found on most gaming peripherals today. With an eye for breaking the mold and acknowledging that gamers are not a homogenous demographic, XPG is rolling out a full range of Mera Edition gear including headsets, mousepads, mice, keyboards and chassis. 

“With Mera Edition products, XPG is making a statement about what it means to be a gamer,” said Alex Yin General Manager & Chief Gaming Officer at XPG. “And that statement is that gamers are individuals that don’t necessarily need to conform to preconceived ideas what a gamer is, and should be fearless and adventurous in expressing themselves.”

XPG GAMMIX S50 SSD – Made for Gamers, PC Enthusiasts, Overclockers, and Graphics Professionals

Sporting the latest PCIe Gen4x4 interface, the GAMMIX S50 supports the NVMe standard to deliver sustained read/write speeds of up to 5000/4400MB per second and random read/write of up to 750K/750K IOPS, offering speeds that are up to ten times faster than a SATA SSD. What’s more, with 3D Flash memory in combination with SLC caching, it offers a leap forward in capacity, efficiency, and durability. With support for the M.2 2280 specification, the S50 supports the latest Intel® and AMD platforms and is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0. These capabilities make the S50 ideally suited for gamers, PC enthusiasts, overclockers, and graphics professionals.

Visit the XPG Booth to See its Latest Products and the XPG Orb

Visit XPG at IFA Berlin 2019 (Sep 06 – Sep 11, 2019) at the Messe Berlin, stand 107, hall 12. Visitors to the XPG booth will witness all of the latest XPG gaming products in addition to those already mentioned above. What’s more, visitors will get to see an impressive structure known as the XPG Orb, which took three thousand hours to build and consists of three hundred individual parts. Inside the XPG Orb, visitors will be able to experience the extreme performance of its latest products.  

XPG has recently expanded its product offering, including XPG PRECOG headsets, XPG BATTLEGROUND mousepads, XPG SUMMONER keyboards, XPG BATTLECRUISER and XPG INVADER PC chassis, XPG LEVANTE water cooling systems, and CORE REACTOR power supply units, now all available worldwide.

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About XPG – XTREME PERFORMANCE GEAR

XPG was established by ADATA with the aim of providing high-performance products to gamers, esports pros, and tech enthusiasts. XPG is committed to develop products that help users achieve extreme performance, therefore we work closely with the gaming and esports community to gather insight into the real needs of users and incorporate them into our hardware.  XPG provides a full range of product lines from components to peripherals to all gamers; the  products ensure the highest standards of stability and reliability along with the sheer cool designs that have earned several prestigious international awards. Beyond product performance, XPG plays an active part in sponsoring events and esports team globally, and most importantly, we aim to deliver extreme gaming experiences to make every moment exciting and enduring.

SPYRO REIGNITED TRILOGY BRINGS THE HEAT TO NINTENDO SWITCH AND STEAM THIS SEPTEMBER!

Lead Developer Toys for Bob Celebrates New Platforms Arrival with a Special Live Stream for Fans on Sept. 4

The Beloved Purple Dragon Celebrates The New Platforms Launch By Also Debuting In The Next Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Grand Prix!

August 29, 2019 – Spyro is spreading his wings this year by giving fans more ways to experience the fun of Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy. The remastered videogame that made gamers fall in love with “the purple dragon from the ‘90s” all over again lands on Nintendo Switch™ and PC via Steam worldwide on September 3. Already available on PlayStation® 4 and Xbox One, this September will mark the very first time that all three original games – Spyro™ the Dragon, Spyro™ 2: Ripto’s Rage! and Spyro™: Year of the Dragon – will be playable on these new platforms with the Spyro Reignited Trilogy.

No matter how you like to play, Spyro has players covered. Gamers looking for an on-the-go gaming experience can take Spyro Reignited Trilogy with them on their next adventure via the Nintendo Switch in handheld mode. The remastered trilogy also gives players on PC via Steam something to look forward to this year with the ability to play with up to 4K graphics and uncapped framerate capability on supporting systems.

To celebrate Spyro’s 21 years of saving the Dragon Realms with a remastered twist, lead developer Toys For Bob is inviting fans to tune in to a special live stream on Games Done Quick’s Twitch Channel at 3 a.m. AEST on Sept. 4. During the stream, fans will get a dragon’s-eye view into how the studio is commemorating the launch of the game on these two platforms and how players can join in on the fun.

The Spyro Reignited Trilogy features the memorable and exciting gameplay that fans will remember from the ‘90s but in beautiful, HD graphics. The trilogy features over 100 levels, enhanced reward sequences, Spyro’s crew of eccentric pals (including Sparx the Dragonfly, Hunter, Sheila, Agent 9 and Sgt. Byrd) and much more! The trilogy also provides players an enhanced experience with beautifully rendered environments, enhanced controls and awe-inspiring cinematics for added flare in these epic adventures.

As if that wasn’t enough excitement, Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is bringing two videogame icons together in a big way when Spyro joins the race in Crash™ Team Racing Nitro-Fueled’s Spyro & Friends Grand Prix that’s set to go liveon August 30^th.* Available for no additional charge to those who have purchased the main game, the Spyro & Friends Grand Prix is giving the iconic purple dragon a licence to crash the CTR party for the first time.

In the Spyro & Friends Grand Prix, players can burn rubber and cruise through “Spyro Circuit,” the all-new Spyro-themed track while collecting gems, dodging firework bundles and (of course) flying by sheep. Spyro won’t be venturing into this alone, the purple speedster will be joined by Hunter and Gnasty Gnorc as playable characters with Sparx joining in the fun as a protection mask akin to Aku Aku on the Spyro Circuit track. The Spyro & Friends Grand Prix will also come packed with other hot content that players can earn when connected to the internet, such as fresh new rides with the Spyromobile, Gnasty Ride and Dragonfly, as well as other new Pit Stop items including the amazing new Gem Paint Jobs and element-themed wheels, the Viking Polar Skin, the Orc Big Norm skin and more!

Spyro Reignited Trilogy is firing up on new platforms: Nintendo Switch™ (Toys for Bob) and PC (Iron Galaxy) via Steam starting on September 3 for the suggested retail price of $69.95. Beenox’s Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled and Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled – Nitros Oxide Edition (digital deluxe) are now available on PlayStation® 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch™ worldwide for the suggested retail price of $69.95 and $99.95, respectively. The amount of epic Spyro challenges and journeys from both games is enough to provide fans hours upon hours of fun. For more information about Spyro Reignited Trilogy (@SpyroTheDragon) and Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled (@CrashBandicoot) check out each games’ Twitter, Facebook and Instagram profiles.

*Grand Prix content and timing subject to change.

About Activision

Headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., Activision is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations throughout the world and is a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), an S&P 500 company.  More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com or by following @Activision.

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements with respect to the expected release dates, features and functionality of the Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

© 2019 Activision Publishing, Inc. ACTIVISION, SPYRO, SPYRO THE DRAGON, CRASH, CRASH TEAM RACING and CRASH BANDICOOT are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

AER – Memories of Old Out Now on Nintendo Switch 

The winner of the “Game Concept Challenge 2013” and “IndieCade Select 2016” invites you into its floating world full of Mysteries

Hamburg, August 29th, 2019 – Daedalic Entertainment, in collaboration with Swedish indie developer On The Outskirts, is proud to announce that AER – Memories of Old is now available on Nintendo Switch.

AER – Memories of Old is now available on Nintendo Switch.

In AER – Memories of Old the player takes on the role of the young nomad girl Auk, who, in the shape of a magnificent bird, explores the floating islands of her world. After the vanishing of the Gods, which left only a few nomad tribes behind, Auk faces challenges that have not been overcome for generations. The abandoned ruins of a long-forgotten civilisation amidst a fragmented and slowly decaying world are portrayed in a contrastingly bright and colourful low-poly style. But the peaceful look is deceiving; every step leads closer to the end of the world.

Features:

·  Explore the world freely by turning into a bird at any time
·  As the game’s story unfolds, ancient secrets are revealed and great discoveries are made
·  A pilgrimage full of mysteries, puzzles and temples
·  A focus on atmosphere and aesthetics with vivid, low-poly graphics

Previously available on PC, Mac, Linux, Playstation 4 and Xbox One, AER – Memories of Old is available today via the Nintendo eShop.

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DISNEY’S CLASSIC ALADDIN AND THE LION KING VIDEO GAMES RETURN THIS SPRING

Includes new features and enhancements for Nintendo Switch^TM, PlayStation^®4 system and Xbox One

Sydney, Australia – 29^th August 2019 – This spring, the 16-bit magic of Disney’s Aladdin and The Lion King games, complete with new features and enhancements, will be released for Nintendo Switch^TM, PlayStation^®4 and Xbox One. Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King will include the fan-favourite versions of each original title, featuring upscaled graphics to support high definition displays and additional upgrades to enhance playability on current consoles. The collection also includes a brand-new “final cut” of Aladdin and an original Aladdin “tradeshow demo” that has not been publicly available since 1993.

Fans will be able to revisit these beloved games and take advantage of a variety of modern support options, including instant save states, a “Rewind” button to jump back up to 15 seconds, level select, invulnerability, infinite lives and an “Interactive Game Viewer”. The Interactive Game Viewer enables players to view full game playthroughs, with the ability to skip forward, jump in and start playing at any point.

In addition, Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King features:

• Authentic Game Content with Modern Improvements – Fans old and new can enjoy the original game builds, upscaled graphics, customisable controls, special filters for visual enhancement and more.
• Variety of Game Versions – The collection includes multiple playable platform versions of the games including their Sega Mega Drive, Game Boy and Super Game Boy releases, as well as The Lion King Super Nintendo Entertainment System version.
• A Helping Hand – Players who want to experience the Disney magic in true “Hakuna Matata” fashion can use the Interactive game viewer, rewind feature and cheat codes to aid gameplay progression.
• Curated, Explorable Museum – A treasure trove of behind-the-scenes development assets including interviews, an art gallery and a music player shares the rich history behind the Aladdin and The Lion King 16-bit games.’

Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King has been updated for current consoles by publisher Nighthawk Interactive and development studio Digital Eclipse. Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King is coming to retailers this spring on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation^®4 and Xbox One.

About Nighthawk Interactive
Built by a team of industry veterans, Nighthawk Interactive aims to combine their proven experience with the ever-changing needs of modern game development. With a strong focus on publishing, co-publishing, retail distribution and business development support, Nighthawk is about helping developers make the great games we love to play. For more information about Nighthawk, visit www.NighthawkInteractive.com, and follow us on Twitter at (@NH_Interactive).

About Digital Eclipse
Digital Eclipse (www.digitaleclipse.com) is globally recognized for its best-in-class restorations, remakes, and anthologies of classic games. More than a nostalgia play, Digital Eclipse infuses dormant intellectual properties with new life, re-igniting revenue streams and franchise interest with today’s audiences. Digital Eclipse is the signature brand of independent developer, Other Ocean Emeryville, based in Emeryville, California.

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ANNOUNCING THE FINAL GAME IN THE JACKBOX PARTY PACK 6: ROLE MODELS

Label your friends and find out who you really are when the best party game collection yet hits consoles, PC and digital platforms this fall!

CHICAGO — Aug. 28, 2019 — Just who do you think you are? What are you, some kind of hotshot? Well let me ask you this, YOUR MAJESTY: do you have any idea what people REALLY think of you? Why not find out with a nice friendly game of Role Models, the final title in The Jackbox Party Pack 6, coming this fall from Jackbox Games!

In Role Models, you and your friends become guinea pigs for a mad scientist studying human nature. Just choose a category, like Alice in Wonderland, then match each of the players (including yourself) to a “role” within that category. For example, your carefree buddy might be the Mad Hatter, and the creepy weirdo of the group might be the Cheshire Cat. If your test subjects are split on who’s who, tied players perform a tiebreaker experiment tailored specifically to that role to determine who truly deserves the title.

If you don’t know anything about these characters, don’t worry. There are plenty of categories to choose from, including ones that have nothing to do with pop culture, like “Excuses for Being Late,” “Deepest Fears,” and “Reasons Why You Crapped Your Pants.”

As you earn more roles, Role Models begins to hone in on which characteristics fit you best: if different categories peg you as both a show-off and an introvert, you’ll face a challenge, and your fellow lab rats will make the final call. The game awards you with delicious “science pellets” for voting with the majority and winning tiebreaker games, but the real payoff is seeing your final master role, made up of all the previous roles you’ve earned in the experiment. If you got Captain America, Pikachu, and “slept through my alarm,” you might be crowned the “Lazy Electric Patriot” of your friend group. And once it’s official, there’s no escaping it. That’s science, baby!

Role Models supports 3-6 players and an audience of thousands in the “control group.” It’s also Jackbox’s first game to support player selfies as avatars! This long-awaited feature is totally optional, and streamers worried about abuse can censor individual photos or turn the feature off entirely.

The Jackbox Party Pack 6 is expected to launch this fall on PC, consoles and major digital platforms. Other games already announced in The Jackbox Party Pack 6 include Trivia Murder Party 2, Dictionarium, Joke Boat, and Push The Button. Follow Jackbox Games on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for new playthroughs of Role Models.

About Jackbox Games
Jackbox Games, formerly Jellyvision 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 and Drawful. 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 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. The digital release of The Jackbox Party Pack, a massive collection of five party games, was named “Best Local Multiplayer Game of the Year” by Giant Bomb. The company is located in Chicago, Illinois.

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

ALL-NEW MENANCING ‘KAMAEL’ RACE ARRIVES TO THE WORLD OF ADEN IN MAJOR ‘LINEAGE 2: REVOLUTION’ UPDATE

New Race, ‘Dual Class’ System, In-Game Events, and All-New Server Await for Players to Enjoy

LOS ANGELES – AUG. 28, 2019 – Netmarble Corp. announces today an update for its popular massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) Lineage 2: Revolution  – now live and bringing a bevy of content for players to enjoy. This includes the new ‘Kamael’ race, the ‘Dual Class’ system, new servers and various in-game events celebrating today’s update. With this major update, players can receive three sets of Grade UR Equipment, the highest grade of its kind, by playing the main quests and participating in the in-game events. Players who previously pre-registered for the new update will also receive one +30 Enhance Scroll.

The cold-blooded and powerful ‘Kamael’ race is the sixth race to appear in the game, following the addition of the Orc race in October last year. Designed by the Giants as a combat weapon against the Gods, this race is powerful and ruthless, absorbing enemy souls to use in the battle.

When selecting the Kamael to start, players begin in the new ‘Soul Island’ territory and have access to three classes – the Berserker / Doombringer (Warrior), the Arbalester / Trickster (Rogue), and the Soul Breaker / Soul Hound (Mystic) – along with exclusive weapons for their classes.

Lineage 2: Revolution’s ‘Dual Class’ system is also live for the Heroes of Aden to experience, where players can experience additional character class with the same character growth, including the level and items that are inherited from the existing character.

Other features added to Lineage 2: Revolution include:

• New Server Addition – The Gunter and Lancer servers will be added to Lineage 2: Revolution in the western regionstarting from August 29 (specific time will be notified to players via the official game forum). Players who make new characters on these servers will receive Adena, Red Diamond, and three types of daily benefits for seven days.
• Level-up has become 3x faster for players, with easier gameplay routes.
• In Game Events – Celebrate the launch of the Kamael race with these fun-filled events, including:
  • Kamael Welcome Race – Pan’s A-Maze-ing Event is back to commemorate the arrival of the Kamael race.
  • Dual Class Check-In Event – Log-in into Lineage 2: Revolution for 14 days to receive rewards, including a Scooter Mount.
  • [New Server Only] Discount Event – Equipment Level-up and Upgrade costs are discounted for players on new servers.
  • [New Server Only] Lucky Box Event – Test your luck after getting some Lucky Tickets’ for a chance to receive the 1^st place prize.

Lineage 2: Revolution is a groundbreaking MMORPG bringing top-quality visuals, a massive open-world and large-scale PvP to mobile devices. Powered by the Unreal Engine, the game features stunning visuals and large-scale open-world combat where up to 200 players can battle in real-time on a single screen – all in a gorgeous, fully featured, persistent world MMORPG that can be enjoyed alongside millions around the world and all within the palm of your hands.

For more information regarding Lineage 2: Revolution, visit the game information website (http://l2.netmarble.com/en) and the official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/OfficialL2Revolution/).

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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

The most popular fishing game will be available in a premium edition without any micro-transaction on October 17 for PS4, Xbox One and PC

Lesquin, France, August 28, 2019 – For the first time, the free to play fishing simulator Fishing Planet, downloaded by 7 million players, goes premium with exclusive content to be discovered in a brand-new trailer!

The Fisherman: Fishing Planet gathers 143 species of fish with realistic behavior, 19 fishing areas around the world, 4 fishing techniques, dynamic weather and thousands of tackle combinations possible, with unique properties.

The exclusive content available in The Fisherman: Fishing Planet also includes: a new fishing spot in La Creuse, France, the trolling technique, four unique fish species and a new motorboat.

It is open season this winter on October 17 for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

About Bigben
Bigben, a leading publisher of video games on PC and consoles, is known for its creativity and innovation. After its acquisition of four development studios (Cyanide, Eko, KT Racing and Spiders), which are all internationally recognised for their expertise in different genres, Bigben is strengthening its position as a developer and publisher of premium games and is aiming to become the world’s leading AA publisher. www.bigben.fr

About Fishing Planet LLC
Fishing Planet LLC is a game studio founded in 2012 specialized in developing most realistic first-person fishing simulator. It comprises a team of professionals both from video game industry and a selection of other IT sectors such as server-side solutions, AI and security systems.

The Wait is Over: Dead Cells is Now Slaying Foes on iPhone & iPad

PARIS – August 28^th, 2019 – Motion Twin, the award-winning French studio, and Playdigious, the established publisher behind Evoland 2 and Cultist Simulator mobile, announced that the acclaimed roguevania Dead Cells is now available on iPhone and iPad.

Get it now at a special 10 percent off launch price for a limited time $7.99/8.99€ instead of $8.99/9.99€.

Dead Cells is an award-winning roguelike metroidvania action platformer. Explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle… That is, assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers. To beat the game, you’ll have to master frantic 2D combat, with the ever-present threat of permadeath looming.

First available on PC and console, Dead Cells is now available as a true mobile adaptation on iPhone and iPad! This version includes several controls options for you to play your preferred way, including Swipe to Dodge, MFi external controller support, Custom Controls, a Floating or Fixed Pad option as well as a brand new game mode: Auto-Hit.

Kill. Die. Learn. Repeat.

• Carefully redesigned for iPhone and iPad with a revamped interface
• Two game modes available (Original & Auto-Hit)
• Customize the buttons’ positions and sizes, more touch controls options available
• Include MFi external controller support
• Premium game: get the full Dead Cells experience! (no ads, no F2P mechanics)
• 11 languages available

Dead Cells will come later on Android devices. Get notified when it’s out by email here.

About Playdigious:

Based near Paris, France, Playdigious is a publisher with in-house porting capacity currently working on high quality indie games on mobile, PC and console. The company was established in 2015 by Xavier Liard and Romain Tisserand, experienced entrepreneurs who previously founded DotEmu (Final Fantasy VII Steam/PS4, Wonderboy Switch/PS4 etc).

The controversial early access comedic sim reaches a new milestone as popularity soars.

Eek! Games announced today that its celebrated open-ended simulation game has now sold over 500,000 copies while in early access since June 2017. House Party has exploded in popularity thanks to a steady stream of updates, new content expansions, a dedicated following on YouTube, and a fearless approach to sex and comedy. The team over at Bammsters will be hosting a live Q & A interview with Bobby Ricci, Ceo, and Founder of Eek! Games, this Thursday, August 29th at 7 pm PDT. Members of the press and public may RSVP on their facebook event page and tune-in live here.

The team recently dropped the new trailer!

Why is everyone buzzing about House Party? There’s no better way to find out than asking the fans themselves. Over 4,000 players have written Steam reviews for the game which has contributed towards 95% user review ratings at times. Steam user Legious calls it “a really fun social interaction puzzle solving” game, while Steam user WIN says, “I hope to see more of this game, more like this game, and more people voting with their money.”

“I’m ecstatic and humbled by the huge player base this game has grown since I started on my silly little project.  I never thought it would turn into anything this huge! Myself and my team are dedicated to polishing up this game and bringing it out of early access and keeping a close ear on all of the overwhelmingly positive player feedback and suggestions!” -Bobby Ricci, the CEO and Founder of Eek! Games 

House Party’s reach continues to grow beyond the 500,000 players who have already purchased it thanks to continued interest from some of YouTube’s biggest video creators. Tastemakers such as Jacksepticeye, MattShea, and PewDiePie have introduced millions of viewers to the goofy, sexy fun of Eek’s silly, AI-driven simulation. YouTuber LetyDoesStuff was even added as an in-game model in the most recent update. 

Danny and Arin from the Game Grumps channel won a contest where the winners would be made into 3D models and inserted into the game. The Grumps team won by a landslide and Eek! Games are currently collaborating to prepare their likeness, story, and voice acting into the House Party game.

Fans who want an early taste of what’s next for House Party can support the game via Patreon. Patreon subscribers who pledge $15 a month or more gain access to the game’s alpha updates, providing the first look at new storylines and even new gameplay mechanics like player combat.

Best of all, the party is only just getting started. Eek! Games has major plans for House Partythroughout the rest of 2019 and beyond. This includes more updates with bug fixes and new content, fan-requested female POV storylines, and more. House Party will finally exit early access sometime in 2020, so even more exciting news is coming.

If you haven’t checked out House Party yet and want to join the 500,000 already partying, take a look at our latest trailer to see what awaits. You can also find us on Discord, Facebook, Twitter, and our official forums.

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/611790/House_Party/

About Eek! Games!

Eek! Games, based out of Oregon, was founded by programmer Bobby Ricci back in 2015. Bobby is a longtime fan of comedic adventure style games such as; Leisure Suit Larry and Space Quest. Initially, he wrote a unique 3D “Character Engine” and had planned to sell it as an asset. Instead, the game House Party launched in steam early access back in June 2017. Bobby’s founding vision was to create the most absurd characters he could think of as extreme parodies of various personalities.

The game’s early access launch was an overnight sensation, selling over 30,000 copies in the first few weeks alone and continued to 300,000 total sales during the first year. Since the early access launch, the game has now fully matured as anopen-ended social simulator mixed with a point-and-click adventure inspired by classic comedies of the ’90s. Every decision changes your story, and every character has something to reveal.  As of August 2019, the game met an exciting milestone, being sold to over half a million players worldwide. Learn more on the official website herehttp://www.housepartygame.com