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Protect the Remnants of Humanity in Tactical RPG The Last Spell on PC/Mac in 2020, Switch to Follow

Protect the Remnants of Humanity in Tactical RPG The Last Spell on PC/Mac in 2020, Switch to Follow

Lille, France — August 6, 2019 — The Last Spell, the turn-based tactical RPG with roguelite elements from CCCP where hardened heroes defend humanity’s final bastion from hordes of blood-starved monstrosities, fights against the darkness on PC and Mac via Steam in 2020. A Nintendo Switch™ version is planned for a later date.

The Schools of Magic’s arcane arms race nearly resulted in the complete destruction of the world. This calamitous spell enveloped the land in a mist filled with hellish monsters. Everything and everyone touched by the mist was killed, driven mad, or transformed into abominations themselves. The only solution is to cast one last spell to utterly eradicate all magic from the realms.

To cast this final spell, those left alive must band together to protect magicians as they attempt to break seals protecting monstrous bosses. Prepare each day by building new defenses, setting traps, replacing any mages devoured by the beasts, and equipping weapons. The Last Spell’s class-less characters have a high degree of customizability — weapons determine their abilities, and each hero can equip two instruments of death.

By night, eradicate the onslaught of horrors with devastating area-of-effect attacks and spells before they can reach the magicians. Hundreds of enemies can swarm the heroes every night, so fight each battle like it’s the last. Fast-and-furious grid-based combat encourages party optimization and aggressive play instead of hunkering down and anticipating each move the demons make. 

Pluck the very souls out of enemies by dealing mortal blows to them. Striking down multiple creatures in a single combo earns more souls. Beware, each character can die permanently. Upon death, Beings of Light and Darkness will exchange harvested souls for permanent boons that will help in the next attempt.

Witness the grim hopelessness of humanity through The Last Spell’s high-quality pixel art. An electronic soundtrack fusing heavy metal with dark synth punctuates the medieval post-apocalyptic fantasy horror atmosphere. Grab an axe, hurl a fireball, and save the world or die trying.

“We love tactical RPGs, but sometimes they get bogged down by playing the waiting game,” said Matthieu Richez, founder of CCCP Entertainment. “We designed the world of The Last Spell to thematically encourage desperate determination in the face of horrific odds.”

The Last Spell comes to PC and Mac via Steam 2020 with a Nintendo Switch version coming at a later date. For more information, please visit the official website.

About CCCP

CCCP is a small indie developer focused on creating games with strong single-player experiences for players who like challenging and meaningful gameplay. The team crafts memorable games combining both light-hearted humor and complex stories. Everyone aboard enjoys beer and penguins, the latter of which helped decide the company’s logo.

For more information on CCCP Entertainment, please visit their official website.

THE WALKING DEAD: THE TELLTALE DEFINITIVE SERIES NOW AVAILABLE FOR DIGITAL PRE-ORDER!

THE WALKING DEAD: THE TELLTALE DEFINITIVE SERIES NOW AVAILABLE FOR DIGITAL PRE-ORDER!

Bundle of All Four Seasons of the Acclaimed Series With Bonus Features and Graphic Enhancements Coming Sept. 10 to PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC Exclusively via the Epic Games Store

Aug. 6, 2019 (LOS ANGELES, Calif.) – Skybound Games today announced that The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series, a comprehensive bundle of all four seasons of the acclaimed game series, is now available to pre-order digitally for $49.99 on the Epic Games store, PlayStation®Store, and Microsoft Xbox One Store. More information can be found here: https://www.skybound.com/telltales-the-walking-dead-the-definitive-series.

Skybound Games also released a new gameplay trailer for The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series today: https://youtu.be/EesXama-4Yc

The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series will be available as a physical boxed product in stores for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One – as well as digitally on the PlayStation®Store, Microsoft Xbox One Store, and the Epic Games store for Windows PC – on September 10.

The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series contains all four seasons of the series, along with The Walking Dead: Michonne, the “400 Days” DLC, and several digital bonuses. There are over 50 hours of gameplay across 23 unique episodes, more than 10 hours of developer commentary, behind-the-scenes bonus features including concept and character art galleries, a “Return of The Walking Dead” documentary short, faithful recreations of classic menus, and a music player with over 40 musical tracks. The collection also includes the application across all seasons and content of “graphic black,” an art style that pays homage to The Walking Dead comics and was previously only available for THE FINAL SEASON.

A new The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series PlayStation®4 dashboard dynamic theme will be given as a bonus to all those that purchase the digital version specifically on the PlayStation®Store.

Additionally, Skybound Games will rerelease the second and third seasons of the series – The Walking Dead: Season Two and The Walking Dead: A New Frontier – on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop on September 10, letting Nintendo fans download each of the four The Walking Dead seasons with new graphic black enhancements and many other improvements individually.

Based on Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book franchise, The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series lets players experience the full story of Clementine as she grows from young girl to fearless survivor in the series that set a new benchmark for storytelling in games. A light of hope in dark times, Clementine learns from many protectors and endures countless threats in a post-apocalyptic world where the weak perish and the cruel survive. It’s up to players who Clementine trusts, who she loves, who she hurts, and what she chooses to protect when she cannot save everyone.

To date, TELLTALE’S THE WALKING DEAD has sold millions of episodes worldwide, earning more than 100 Game of the Year awards and receiving two BAFTA Video Game Awards for Best Story.

About Skybound Games

Skybound Games is a division of Skybound Entertainment with the capabilities to license and produce tabletop and video games. The team works closely with creators to expand their unique and exceptional IP to new platforms. On the licensing side, they also work with the industry’s leading publishers, developers, and investors to extend Skybound’s library of IP across all gaming platforms.

Skybound’s The Walking Dead has been expanded across platforms including a mobile game with Scopely, a PC/console game with Telltale, and a card game titled The Walking Dead: Something to Fear coming in 2019. Additional projects on the videogame slate include Slime Rancher, Baldur’s Gate, and Super Dinosaur. The current tabletop slate includes The Grimm Forest, Pitchstorm, and Superfight.

Skybound Games can be found on TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

VERTIGO GAMING INC. ANNOUNCES ‘COOK, SERVE, DELICIOUS! 3?!’ AS FRANCHISE CELEBRATES OVER 1 MILLION CUSTOMERS SERVED

VERTIGO GAMING INC. ANNOUNCES ‘COOK, SERVE, DELICIOUS! 3?!’ AS FRANCHISE CELEBRATES OVER 1 MILLION CUSTOMERS SERVED

Intense Restaurant Management Sequel Introducing Food Trucks in a January 2020 Steam Early Access Launch

August 6th, 2019 — Vertigo Gaming Inc. is thrilled to announce the latest title in its restaurant management series Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?! is in development for an initial release in January 2020 for Windows on Steam Early Access, with a full launch including console releases scheduled to arrive within 2020. The announcement of the third title in Vertigo’s hit cooking game series arrives on the heels of the original Cook, Serve, Delicious! and Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!! selling over 1m units combined across PC, console, and mobile platforms!

Hit the road in this massive sequel and travel across war-torn America to participate in the Iron Cook National Food Truck Championships with your trusty robot crew Whisk — voiced by @negaoryx — and Cleaver — voiced by @havanarama. Set in the radically-changed USA of 2042, play through the all new story-driven campaign where you cook hundreds of foods — including many brand new to the series — across hundreds of levels in a new gameplay structure that has been completely redesigned to deliver fast paced action, or take it easy with the all new Zen Campaign that can be toggled on or off at any time!

Play through the campaign via single player or with a friend in local co-op (with the ability to change on the fly), upgrade your food truck with dozens of gameplay-affecting modules, expand your food catalog, and race to the nation’s new capital in Nashville, Tennessee, to prove once and for all that you’re still the best chef in the world. 

To celebrate the milestone and new game reveal, Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!! is on sale as Steam’s Deal of the Day, along with discount promotions on the Nintendo Switch eShop as well as for Xbox Live Gold and PlayStation Network subscribers. Along with the game discounts, IndieBox is now offering plushies of CSD2’s Chilly Bowl mascot, Sundae! Lastly, we’ll be demoing Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?! in Seattle later this month at PAX West 2019. Details on where you can find us and check out the new game to come ahead of the show!

Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?! will fully release in late 2020 on Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. For updates and release notifications, subscribe to Vertigo Gaming Inc.’s newsletter or add CSD3 to your wishlist on Steam.

To learn more, visit: http://www.cookservedelicious.com

CSD Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/cookservedelicious

CSD ‘Research & Development’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookservedelicious/

Developer’s Twitter: @chubigans

About CSD1 & CSD2

Cook, Serve, Delicious! is a hardcore restaurant sim, one of the few in its genre that gives the players total control over where they want to take their restaurant. Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!! is the colossal sequel to the aforementioned best-selling original; featuring over 200 foods, sides, drinks and desserts to choose from.

Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!! is currently available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One; as well as for PC, Mac, and Linux on Steam, GOG.com, and Humble Store for $12.99 USD or local currency equivalent. Cook, Serve, Delicious! is also available on PC for $9.99, with a mobile version out on iOS and Android for $4.99.

About Vertigo Gaming Inc.

Vertigo Gaming Inc. has been in the business of making games for two decades, including popular puzzle games such as The Oil Blue and The Sandbox of God, as well the incredibly successful hardcore cooking sim games Cook, Serve, Delicious! and its sequel, Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!! The company is currently developing Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?! — continuing its tradition of creating fun, engaging, and addicting gameplay for gamers of all demographics.

ANODYNE 2: RETURN TO DUST LAUNCHES AUGUST 12, 2019 ON PC/MAC/LINUX

ANODYNE 2: RETURN TO DUST LAUNCHES AUGUST 12, 2019 ON PC/MAC/LINUX

Launch Platforms Include Steam, Kartridge, GOG, Itch, and Humble

August 6th, 2019 — Analgesic Productions is excited to announce Anodyne 2: Return to Dust will launch for Windows, Mac, and Linux on Monday, August 12th for $19.99 on Steam, Kartridge, GOG, Itch, and Humble storefronts — enter an evocative, surreal, lo-fi 3D and 2D world in the follow-up to 2013’s standout adventure! 

Anodyne 2 combines the thrilling scale and cinematic storytelling of 3D games with the tight design and easy-to-pick-up satisfaction of 2D Zelda-like adventures. 

Nano Dust infects the islanders of New Theland, distorting their emotions and desires. You play as Nova, a Nano Cleaner who must explore the island, seeking out the sick and shrinking inside their bodies to suction up the Dust.

The art of Anodyne 2 reimagines the PS1 and N64’s lo-fi visuals, setting the stage for you to explore 3D cities, valleys, and wastelands. You’ll also shrink into the varied 2D mindscapes of characters, from snowy, aurora-lit valleys to perilous volcanic construction sites!

Features:

  • In 3D, run, jump and drive across gorgeous and haunting locales, speaking with strange and memorable characters.
  • Choose where you want to go! The sweeping vistas of New Theland quickly open up to exploration. Instantly transform into a car to quickly drive around the world.
  • In 2D, use your Nano Vacuum to collect dust, suck up and fight enemies, all while overcoming mind-bending challenges related to the characters’ inner lives.
  • Seek magical Cards which expand your access into New Theland’s outer reaches.
  • Experience the thrilling and emotional story of Nova. Her destiny is clear: she is the Nano Cleaner who will save New Theland. But strange characters & painful experiences will put her loyalty to the test…

Similar to the Final Fantasy franchise, there’s no need to play the original Anodyne to understand the story in Anodyne 2: Return to Dust, but longtime fans will find connections between the two! Discover the true nature of the Nano Dust, Nova, and The Center, in the latest game from Analgesic Productions!

To learn more, visit:

Developer Website & Newsletter: https://analgesic.productions/  

Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/877810/Anodyne_2_Return_to_Dust/ 

Kartridge Page: https://www.kartridge.com/games/SeanHanTani/anodyne-2-return-to-dust 

GOG Page: https://www.gog.com/game/anodyne_2_return_to_dust

Itch Page: https://sean-han-tani.itch.io/anodyne-2

Humble Page: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/anodyne-2-return-to-dust  

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqHkAE4NeLqeNfskowzycww

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sean_htch

Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/analgesic

About Analgesic Productions

Analgesic Productions is a studio specializing in single-player, narrative-heavy adventure games with experimental flair and twists on traditional gameplay. We are Marina Kittaka and Sean Han Tani. We’re also the creators of Even the Ocean, All Our Asias, Bratavism, and more.

New Borderlands 3 Trailer Features Amara the Siren

2K and Gearbox have been slowly revealing each Borderlands 3 playable character leading up to Gamescom 2019. The latest trailer features the newest Siren on the block, Amara. She is an in your face brawler who uses her Siren skills to create an astral clone arms to provide a few extra hands to hit people with.

Amara’s video shows off the biggest problem in her life. She loves a good brawl, but everyone is generally too afraid to fight. Luckily, she has can use her her Phasegrasp Siren skill to pin enemies down while she delivers a fist of justice to the face of the enemy. It’s little wonder why she’s earned the title of Hero of the People on Pandora.

Like the previous two videos featuring Moze and Zane, Gearbox has released a blog post outlining the most important bits of Amara’s skill tree. Her Fist of the Elements tree is all about crowd control and elemental damage, focusing heavily on using the Phasegrasp action skill to hold enemies in place and then pummeling helpless enemies with elemental weapons. The Mystical Assault tree is designed for consistent DPS based on spamming her Phasecast ability that launches an astral bombardment. Finally, her Brawl skill tree is all about being super tough so Amara can get up close and personal to knock people into the ground with Phaseslam.

Borderlands 3 is set to launch on 13 September on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

“Step Inside” WWE® 2K20 and Experience Franchise Firsts with Cover Superstars Becky Lynch® and Roman Reigns™

Women’s Evolution inspired 2K Showcase, diversified MyCAREER experience, streamlined controls and debut of WWE 2K20 Originals headline initial product features reveal

Sydney, Australia – August 6, 2019 – 2K has announced current Raw® Women’s Champion Becky Lynch® and WWE Superstar Roman Reigns™ as the cover Superstars for WWE® 2K20, the forthcoming release in the flagship WWE video game franchise. Lynch and Reigns will serve as ambassadors for WWE 2K20’s worldwide marketing campaign – “Step Inside” – which invites players to enter the world of WWE and face a variety of new and exciting challenges in the virtual ring. WWE 2K20 is currently scheduled for worldwide release on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and the Xbox One family of devices, including the Xbox One X and Windows PC. Players who purchase the WWE 2K20 Deluxe Edition or Collector’s Edition will receive in-game bonuses, including playable Superstars Chyna, Hulk Hogan, Mankind and The Rock®, in addition to the Standard Edition game.

“My career has been about breaking barriers and doing what nobody else has done before. Being the first female Superstar on the cover of a WWE 2K video game is no exception,” said Becky Lynch.

“As a gamer myself, being on the cover of WWE 2K20 alongside ‘The Man’ Becky Lynch and joining the likes of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and John Cena is a huge career and personal milestone for me,” said Roman Reigns.

WWE 2K20, in direct response to fan feedback, will include several franchise firsts alongside streamlined gameplay and a variety of popular modes. The story-driven, objective-based 2K Showcase: The Women’s Evolution will follow the careers of the Four Horsewomen – Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch, SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley®, Charlotte Flair® and Sasha Banks®. Controls will be streamlined to allow new players to jump into the game more easily, while experienced players will still enjoy a challenge.

In addition, WWE 2K20 players will be able to compete as both male and female Superstars in MyCAREER and Mixed Tag matches, while last year’s popular WWE Towers returns with exciting new challenges, including a story-driven Tower centered around the career of Roman Reigns.

The game will also introduce a new service model – WWE 2K20 Originals – set to deliver a wealth of 2K Showcase add-on content for player exploration beyond the game’s initial launch. Each of the WWE 2K20 Originals will present a new playable world and its own unique theme, with more details to be announced in the coming months. WWE 2K20 Originals is downloadable content that may require additional purchase.

“Becky Lynch and Roman Reigns embody passion, determination and perseverance, and they’re both major game changers within the larger WWE landscape,” said Chris Snyder, Vice President of Marketing for 2K. “They are the spirit of WWE 2K20, which is going to introduce changes requested by our fans. They asked for female-driven MyCAREER and 2K Showcase offerings, and we’re giving them just that, as well as streamlined controls and our brand new WWE 2K20 Originals. We can’t wait to reveal more details soon.”

In addition, 2K today announced details surrounding WWE 2K20 premium product offerings:

About the WWE 2K20 Deluxe Edition

Players who purchase the WWE 2K20 Deluxe Edition, available in both physical and digital varieties at participating retailers, will receive in-game bonuses for the PS4™ system, Xbox One and Windows PC. Offering more than 35% in savings, the WWE 2K20 Deluxe Edition includes the following items:

  • Copy of WWE 2K20 video game with Deluxe Edition packaging;
  • Accelerator – Take control of your WWE 2K20 experience with the Accelerator. Players can gain access to all unlockable content available at launch via the game’s Purchasable section and take full control of the overall rankings and attribute levels of all playable characters;
  • Kickstart – Get a leg up in your MyCAREER by unlocking and boosting your MyPLAYER ratings and attributes with 25 additional Attribute Points and 8 Additional Skill Points. Plus, get a 25,000 VC starting bonus to unlock more Superstar parts, Moves and more! In addition to this, start with all Boost Slots unlocked plus 15 free Boosts, 2,000 free Tokens and 400 free Deluxe Tokens;
  • Complete set of WWE 2K20 Originals content packages (more details to be announced);
  • Additional bonus digital content, including playable Superstars Chyna™, in her first WWE 2K appearance, Hulk Hogan, “$500 Shirt” The Rock®, and Rock ‘n’ Sock Connection Mankind™ (more details to be announced);
  • WWE SuperCard Limited Edition Cards (included with physical versions only).

About the WWE 2K20 Collector’s Edition

Players who purchase the WWE 2K20 Collector’s Edition at participating retailers will also receive in-game bonuses for the PS4™ system and Xbox One. Offering more than 40% in savings, the WWE 2K20 Collector’s Edition is available in physical format only, features a 20th Anniversary of SmackDown theme and includes the following items:

  • Copy of WWE 2K20 video game with Collector’s Edition packaging;
  • Accelerator – Take control of your WWE 2K20 experience with the Accelerator. Players can gain access to all unlockable content available at launch via the game’s Purchasable section and take full control of the overall rankings and attribute levels of all playable characters;
  • Kickstart – Get a leg up in your MyCAREER by unlocking and boosting your MyPLAYER ratings and attributes with 25 additional Attribute Points and 8 Additional Skill Points. Plus, get a 25,000 VC starting bonus to unlock more Superstar parts, Moves and more! In addition to this, start with all Boost Slots unlocked plus 15 free Boosts, 2,000 free Tokens and 400 free Deluxe Tokens;
  • Complete set of WWE 2K20 Originals content packages (more details to be announced);
  • Additional bonus digital content, including playable Superstars Chyna™, in her first WWE 2K appearance, Hulk Hogan, “$500 Shirt” The Rock®, and Rock ‘n’ Sock Connection Mankind™ (more details to be announced);
  • Physical collectibles including:
    • Exclusive WWE SmackDown! Ring Skirt Relic Piece (2002-2008)
    • Limited Edition WWE SmackDown! Legend Autographed Plaque (Kurt Angle™, Rey Mysterio® or Edge®)
  • WWE SuperCard Limited Edition Cards.

About WWE 2K20

Developed by Visual Concepts, a 2K studio, WWE 2K20 is rated T for Teen by the ESRB. WWE 2K20 is currently scheduled for worldwide release on October 22, 2019 for the PS4™ system, Xbox One and Windows PC. For more information on WWE 2K20 and 2K, visit wwe.2k.com, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #WWE2K20 or subscribe on YouTube.

About WWE

WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG, family-friendly programming can be seen in more than 800 million homes worldwide in 28 languages. WWE Network, the first-ever 24/7 over-the-top premium network that includes all live pay-per-views, scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand library, is currently available in more than 180 countries. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai, Munich and Tokyo. Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.

Trademarks: All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks, logos and copyrights are the exclusive property of WWE and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

About 2K

Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment globally for console systems, handheld gaming systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, which are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment. The 2K label has some of the most talented development studios in the world today, including Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games and newly formed, to-be-named studio in Silicon Valley. 2K’s stable of high quality titles includes the critically acclaimed BioShock®, Borderlands™, Mafia and XCOM® franchises; the beloved Sid Meier’s Civilization series; Evolve™ and Battleborn®; the popular WWE® 2K franchise and NBA® 2K, the highest rated* annual sports title of this console generation.

2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders.

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through its wholly-owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, as well as its Private Division label and Social Point, a leading developer of mobile games. Our products are designed for console systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.

Kingston Introduces Next-Gen A2000 NVMe PCIe SSD

  • Gen 3.0 x 4 NVMe PCIe SSD for Ultrabooks & Small Form Factor PCs
  • Uncompromising Performance, Amazing Value
  • Supports TCG Opal 2.0 Full-Security Suite

Taipei, Taiwan – August 6, 2019 – Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced it is shipping the A2000 NVMe™ PCIe SSD. The single-sided M.2 drive is Kingston’s next-gen entry-level, consumer NVMe PCIe SSD utilizing 3D NAND. A2000 delivers efficient performance, lower power and lower heat all at a lower price, making it the perfect storage upgrade solution for Ultrabookand notebook users.

A2000 is an affordable storage solution with impressive read / write speeds up to 2,200 / 2,000MB/s1, respectively, thus delivering 3x the performance of a SATA SSD. It is ideal for entry-level users and DIY system builders who appreciate responsiveness and ultra-fast loading times. A2000 is a self-encrypting drive that supports end-to-end data protection using 256-bit AES Hardware-based encryption that allows the usage of independent software vendors with TCG Opal 2.0 security management solutions including Symantec, McAfee, WinMagic® and others. The drive also has built-in eDrive support, a security storage specification for use with BitLocker.

 “Kingston is proud to release the next generation of its entry-level NVMe PCIe SSD. With a single-sided slim M.2 design, A2000 works to its full potential when installed in a Ultrabook or other small form factor system making it the perfect drive for those seeking to upgrade their PC,” said Kingston. “Plus, with the drive being self-encrypted, users can trust that their data is protected and secure when used with the right TCG Opal 2.0 management solution.”

A2000 is available in 250GB, 500GB and 1TB2 capacities and is backed by a limited five-year warranty, free technical support and legendary Kingston reliability. For more information visit https://kings.tn/2MzxFAF.

A2000 Features and Specifications:

  • NVMe PCIe performance at a fraction of the cost: A2000 is an affordable solution with impressive read/write speeds up to 2,200/2,000MB/s1.
  • Full-security suite: Protect and secure your data with Kingston’s self-encrypting drive.
  • Optimal systems: Ideal for Ultrabooks and small form factor PC (SFF PC) systems.
  • Multiple capacities: Upgrade your PC with up to 1TB2.
  • Form Factor: M.2 2280
  • Interface: NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes
  • Capacities2: 250GB, 500GB, 1TB
  • NAND: 3D
  • Encrypted: AES 256-bit Hardware-based Encryption
  • Sequential Read/Write1:
    • 250GB – up to 2,000/1,100MB/s
    • 500GB – up to 2,200/2,000MB/s
    • 1TB – up to 2,200/2,000MB/s
  • Random 4K Read/Write1:
    • 250GB – up to 150,000/180,000 IOPS
    • 500GB – up to 180,000/200,000 IOPS
    • 1TB – up to 250,000/220,000 IOPS
  • Total Bytes Written (TBW)3:
    • 250GB – 150TBW
    • 500GB – 350TBW
    • 1TB – 600TBW
  • Power Consumption: .0032W Idle / .08W Avg / 1.7W (MAX) Read / 4.5W (MAX) Write
  • Storage Temperature: -40°C~85°C
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C~70°C
  • Dimensions: 80mm x 22mm x 3.5mm
  • Weight:
    • 250GB – 6.6g
    • 500GB – 6.8g
    • 1TB – 6.6g
  • Vibration Operating: 2.17G Peak (7-800Hz)
  • Vibration Non-operating: 20G Peak (20-1000Hz)
  • MTBF: 2,000,000
  • Warranty/Support4: Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support
A2000 NVMe PCIe SSD
Part Number Capacity
SA2000M8/250G 250GB A2000 SSD
SA2000M8/500G 500GB A2000 SSD
SA2000M8/1000G 1TB A2000 SSD

1 Based on “out-of-box performance” using a PCIe 3.0 motherboard. Speed may vary due to host hardware, software, and usage. IOMETER Random 4K Read/Write is based on 8GB partition.

2 Some of the listed capacity on a Flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the products. For more information, go to Kingston’s Flash Guide at kingston.com/flashguide.

3 Total Bytes Written (TBW) is derived from the JEDEC Client Workload (JESD219A).

4 Limited warranty based on 5 years or “Percentage Used” which can be found using the Kingston SSD Manager (Kingston.com/SSDManager). For NVMe SSDs, a new unused product will show a Percentage Used value of 0, whereas a product that reaches its warranty limit will show a Percentage Used value of greater than or equal to one hundred (100). See Kingston.com/wa for details

Kingston can be found on:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KingstonBlogFansClub.en

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/KingstonAPAC

About Kingston Technology

Kingston Technology is a world leader in memory products and technology solutions. Through its global network of subsidiaries, affiliates and manufacturing facilities, Kingston designs, manufactures, tests and distributes DRAM, Flash and Embedded memory solutions as well as peripheral products via its HyperX gaming brand. Kingston has sales offices and representatives worldwide including in the United States, Canada, China, Europe, Eastern Europe, India, Latin America, Russia and Taiwan. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com.

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Kingston and the Kingston logo are registered trademarks of Kingston Technology Corporation.

Riverbond Will Charm Co-op Adventurers on Nintendo Switch in 2019

   Riverbond Will Charm Co-op Adventurers on Nintendo Switch in 2019

Shoot and Slash Through Gorgeous Voxels, New World Debut

TORONTO – 6 August, 2019 – Riverbond, a shoot-and-slash dungeon crawler with solo and couch co-op play from Cococucumber, will welcome adventurers with lighthearted, loot-grabbing fun on Nintendo Switch

later this year.

Up to 4 players set sights on treasure in a stunning voxel world. Break apart enemies, objects, and environments in an eruption of cubes with real-time physics. Discover secrets and face foes across handcrafted levels and 8 whimsical worlds, including a world debuting on Nintendo Switch, and coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC as DLC. 

Face the evil threatening the land by choosing melee or ranged weapons for fast-paced combat to suit any play style. The quick arcade-like pace and responsive controls give the party a leg up on waves of mobs and exciting boss fights. With the retro spirit of classic hack-and-slash cooperative games, Riverbond marries the nostalgic genre with modern flair.   

An enchanting score by acclaimed composer Ryan Roth (Void Bastards,

The Beginner’s Guide, Starseed Pilgrim) adorns the adventure across glistening, snowy peaks and wondrous valleys. Don a variety of charming crossover skins like The Kid from Bastion, Shovel Knight, Raz from Psychonauts, Juan from Guacamelee!, and Bullet Kinfrom Enter the Gungeon.

Riverbond is a homage to the 16-bit era and some of the best co-op memories we’ve ever made, but we’re also inspired and humbled by modern indies which hold a special place in our hearts,” said Vanessa Chia, Co-Founder and Art Director, Cococucumber. “By fusing classic arcade action with a modern approach to level design and co-op gaming, we hope to give families, friends, and every kind of adventurer a warm welcome on Nintendo Switch.”

Riverbond will release on Nintendo Switch later this year, supporting

English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese,

Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, and Latin American Spanish, as well as Japanese and Korean at launch. It is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam for PC.

To further explore the charming voxel world of Riverbond, venture to the official website and talk to Cococucumber on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Discord

Riverbond – Nintendo Switch – Announcement Trailer (YouTube):

About Cococucumber

Cococucumber is a Toronto-based independent game studio co-founded by Vanessa Chia and Martin Gauvreau. Their team aims to create original titles across all platforms for players of all ages. Since their journey in game development began, Cococucumber has published two other titles including Bunny Bonker and Planet of the Eyes

BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT INC. UNLEASHES A FLURRY OF FIGHTING GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS AT EVO 2019

BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT INC. UNLEASHES A FLURRY OF FIGHTING GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS AT EVO 2019

Onstage at this weekend’s EVO 2019 event in Las Vegas, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. unveiled a series of major announcements surrounding the future of TEKKEN 7, DRAGON BALL FighterZ and SOULCALIBUR VI, including new characters and moves that will be released as part of TEKKEN 7’s Season Pass 3, ticketing information for this year’s TEKKEN World Tour finals, a new character for DRAGON BALL FighterZ and an assortment of DLC for SOULCALIBUR VI – including a guest fighter from SNK’s Samurai Shodown.

TEKKEN 7

TEKKEN 7 Season Pass 3, on sale from September, will add four new characters, a new stages and new features to be revealed. An incoming free update will also give new moves to existing TEKKEN 7 fighters.

The first character of the Season Pass, returning combatant Zafina who will be making her first in-game appearance since TEKKEN 3D: Prime Edition, will be available from day one. The second fighter, a brand-new character, Leroy Smith, will be setting foot on the King of Iron Fist Tournament stage for the very first time in Winter 2019. Additional characters will be revealed at a later date.

Click here to watch the Season 3 video

Tickets for the TEKKEN World Tour finals will officially go on sale at 6:00 AM CEST on Friday, August 9 (Thursday, August 8, 21:00PM PDT)  via the following Eventbrite link: https://twtfinals2019.eventbrite.com

Pricing tiers can be found below:

  • General: $10
  • Preferred: $40 
  • Last Chance Qualifiers: $10
    • LCQ entrants must also purchase either a Preferred or General ticket for entry, and provide their gamertag

The TEKKEN World Tour finals will take place on December 7–8, 2019 at the KBank Siam Pic-Ganesha Theatre in Bangkok, Thailand. For more information, please visit: https://tekkenworldtour.com/

DRAGON BALL FighterZ

Janemba, the demon of pure evil who made his DRAGON BALL debut in the Fusion Reborn film, is officially jumping from the Underworld to the DRAGON BALL FighterZ playable roster on August 8. Players who download the powerful villain will also gain access to five alternate costume colors, along with a Janemba lobby avatar and Z Stamp.

Click here to watch the Janemba video

Discover more information about DRAGON BALL FighterZ – World Tour 2019/2020 events, dates and locations in the official website: http://dbfzworldtour.com/

SOULCALIBUR VI

The shield-wielding Cassandra, who first debuted in SOULCALIBUR II, is set to bring her Athenian fighting style to the stage of SOULCALIBUR VI as the last character of the Season Pass 1 on August 5. Additionally, SOULCALIBUR VI’s Season Pass 2 was announced, which will contain four fighters including the guest-character Haohmaru from SNK’s Samurai Shodown and four Creation Sets allowing never seen before customisation! 

Click here to watch the Cassandra video:

Strategic FPS Crystal Defense Out Now on Steam

Espoo, Finland –July 31, 2019– For lovers of first person shooters and fans of tower defense games, independent studio Torni Games release Crystal Defense on Steam today.

Crystal Defense is a sci-fi themed action-filled FPS-tower defense hybrid game in which you will have to build and upgrade towers as you wield a dual purpose weapon to spray –or snipe– your enemies. “Crystal Defense is inspired by true classics such as Orcs Must Die! and Sanctum”, claims Jari Hynninen, solo developer at Torni Games. “Unlock new power-ups to upgrade your guns and blast dozens of unfriendly aliens”.

Features

  • First Person Shooter-Tower Defense hybrid game.
  • Wield a dual purpose weapon to spray or snipe your enemies.
  • Build and upgrade towers.
  • Get a helping hand by unlocking power-ups to your weapon.

Additional Information

Steam Store
Official Website
Twitter

About Torni Games
Torni Games is a one-man studio based in Espoo, Finland. Crystal Defense is the first game made by the studio, an absolute challenge because it is the first time two genres such as First Person Shooter and Tower Defense are mixed together in such a way.