A new trailer for the upcoming RPG GreedFall has been released for Gamescom and this time around Spiders Games and Focus Home Interactive are focusing on the various companions that players will encounter, some of which will join the player. Players can have up to three allies at a time with every ally having various special abilities that will help in battle as well as during various social interactions with the rest of the NPCs in the game.
You can find an example of many of these interactions in the three minute long trailer below. Currently GreedFall is set to be released on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC on September 10th.
With Monster Hunter World: Iceborne releasing in a couple of weeks and Gamescom happening right now it only makes sense that Capcom release plenty of new footage for the game as well as a developer diary to give fans a little behind the scenes look at the game. These videos, found below, reveal more info about some of the returning monsters as well as a brand new Elder Dragon by the name of Velkhana.
Also free Guardian Armor set will be provided to all hunters, both Monster Hunter: World and Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, as part of an upcoming title update on September 4 in time for the launch of the expansion. This upgradable armor set offers increased defense and skills that help hunters survive in the New World. The buffed armor can be equipped from the beginning of the World game, and is especially geared towards newer hunters to help them progress through the main story.
There is even a feature that will allow higher ranked players to assist lower rank hunters as well as incentives for the community to help others. Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is currently set to be released on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on September 6th with a PC release coming in January 2020.
Disintegration Launching in 2020 for PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC
Fight to save the remnants of humanity in this tactical first-person shooter from V1 Interactive and Private Division
Sydney, Australia – August 21, 2019 – Private Division and V1 Interactive have revealed first details of the upcoming sci-fi shooter,Disintegration, which included a riveting single-player campaign, multiplayer featuring three distinct game modes, and a first glimpse at the game world. Disintegration will launch digitally for $89.95 on PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®4 Pro and across the Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X. The game is developed by V1 Interactive, an independent studio of about 30 industry veterans and new talent who have worked on titles such as Halo, Destiny, SOCOM US Navy Seals, and more. The team is being led by Marcus Lehto, co-creator of Halo and former creative director of Bungie.
In Disintegration, players will journey to the near future, when humankind is on the brink of extinction and turns to technology in their hope of survival. Through a process known as Integration, the human brain is removed and surgically encased into a robotic armature. A domineering enemy superpower known as the Rayonne emerges, driven mad by their newfound supremacy, and begin capturing what remains of humanity forcing them into robotic Integration.
“Disintegration is not your standard first-person shooter and it will challenge how you approach the battlespace,” said Marcus Lehto, President and Game Director at V1 Interactive. “You will explore a world forever changed by an ongoing global conflict. The only way to save life as we know it is by making strategic decisions in every firefight, both as an armed Gravcycle pilot and as the commander of your crew.
“The game takes place in this beautiful world and has a story wrought with hardship and triumph. Both of these aspects could be the focal point of a single game, but V1 takes it one step further,” said Kari Toyama, Senior Producer at Private Division. “Not only does Disintegration bring an immersive game world and gripping narrative, the game delivers the ability to sit both within and above combat in completely different way than anything else out there right now.”
Disintegration will feature a full single-player campaign where the player takes on the role of Romer Shoal, an expert in piloting a Gravcycle, a hovering quad-engine vehicle originally used for search and rescue missions that has been transformed into an armoured chassis bristling with powerful weapons. Romer commands a small resistance force fighting to save what remains of humanity.
The game will also feature three different multiplayer game modes at launch, each with a variety of maps. These frantic team-based battles require smart coordination, utilizing ground units with individual abilities while simultaneously maximizing the destructive weapons on the Gravcycle. Players will choose from several Crews, each featuring a unique loadout and role in combat.
Fans excited to get their hands on Disintegration will be able to do so on the show floor at PAX West in Seattle, WA on August 30, 2019 through September 2, 2019.
Disintegration will be available in calendar year 2020, during Take-Two’s fiscal year 2021 (April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021) digitally for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®4 Pro and across the Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X, and PC via Steam for $89.95. Disintegrationhas not yet received an Australian Classification. For more information, subscribe on YouTube, follow on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook, and visit www.disintegrationgame.com.
About V1 Interactive
V1 Interactive rests within the gorgeous Pacific Northwest near the Seattle area. Founded by the co-creators of Halo and SOCOM: US Navy SEALs, the team is comprised of AAA tempered veterans and emerging talent. V1 is a small and agile studio of about 30 talented and passionate developers dedicated to making great high-quality games.
About Private Division
Private Division is a developer-focused publisher that empowers independent studios to develop the games that they are passionate about creating, while providing the support that they need to make their titles critically and commercially successful on a global scale. The label publishes the Kerbal Space Program franchise and will publish upcoming titles with renowned creative talent at studios including The Outer Worlds from Obsidian Entertainment, Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey from Panache Digital Games, Disintegration from V1 Interactive, and more. Private Division is headquartered in New York City with offices in Seattle, Las Vegas, and Munich. For more information, please visit www.privatedivision.com.
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 athttp://www.take2games.com.
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KONAMI ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH UEFA,
INCLUDING EURO 2020 DLC AND eEURO 2020 TOURNAMENT
eFootball PES 2020 to receive free Official UEFA EURO 2020 update in Q2
next year, featuring over 50 national football associations
Konami Digital
Entertainment B.V. is announcing today an exclusive partnership with UEFA that
will name eFootball PES 2020 as the Official Videogame of the upcoming
EURO 2020 tournament. As a result of the partnership, KONAMI will release free
downloadable content for the new game in Q2 2020.
In addition to the
agreement with UEFA, over 50 national football associations will be available
in eFootball PES 2020 at launch, featuring their national teams,
including current champions Portugal, and much more.
The license
agreements mean that the main game and the upcoming UEFA EURO 2020 DLC will
include national teams’ kits, crests and players, all of which will be
faithfully recreated ahead of the real-world tournament that starts in June
next year.
Guy Laurent-Epstein,
marketing director of UEFA Events SA, commented: “We are very pleased to
continue and extend our working partnership with KONAMI. UEFA EURO 2020
provides an opportunity to build an even closer working relationship, allowing
us to activate it in new and exciting ways, and to engage with our mutual fans
around the world.”
On top of this,
KONAMI and UEFA have also announced the creation of the UEFA eEURO 2020
tournament. The brand-new esports competition, which will be played exclusively
on eFootball PES 2020, will see national football associations from
across Europe submit representatives to compete for glory. The tournament will
feature an online qualifying stage, with the top 16 teams then qualifying for a
physical event to be held in London between the semi-finals and final of UEFA
EURO 2020.
With esports at the
heart of the collaboration, KONAMI, UEFA and each of the licensed national
associations anticipate that this unique tournament will introduce viewers
across the globe to the fast-growing world of esports and eFootball PES 2020.
Jonas Lygaard, Senior
Director – Brand & Business Development at Konami Digital Entertainment
B.V. commented: “Our teams have pulled out all the stops to secure the
biggest and best licenses possible for eFootball PES 2020; quality
licenses that match the level we set each year when it comes to gameplay. The
partnership with UEFA and the EURO 2020 tournament is a big win for our
community and new users who look for fresh content throughout the year.”
eFootball
PES 2020 will be available
on PlayStation®4, Xbox One™, and PC STEAM, on September 10th.
The Official UEFA
EURO 2020 DLC will be available for free on all platforms in Q2 2020. More
details about gameplay and availability will be shared next year.
For all the latest
news on eFootball PES 2020 and for further information,
please follow:
Konami Group was established in 1973,
starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the
company has grown to include different business units across various markets.
Currently, KONAMI HOLDINGS CORPORATION includes the Digital Entertainment,
Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Sports Businesses. The company went public
on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and
the London Stock Exchange in 1999. For more information, visit: www.konami.com/en.
About Konami Digital Entertainment
Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the
core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console
and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as PES, Metal
Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading
Card Game series. www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/
About Turn Left Distribution TLD is a software and accessories distributor
providing quality, innovative interactive software titles and accessories
across Australia and New Zealand. The company’s main objective is to provide
its clients and customers with category leading software and accessories brands
that deliver a highly satisfying entertainment experience.
FINAL FANTASY VIII REMASTEREDLAUNCHES 3rd SEPTEMBER
Special Pre-Order Bonuses Available for PlayStation®4
System and STEAM® Versions
SYDNEY, 21st August 2019 – Square Enix Ltd., today announced that fan favourite role-playing game, FINAL FANTASY®
VIII Remastered, will make its debut on 3rd September 2019
digitally for the Nintendo Switch™ system, the PlayStation®4 computer
entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices and STEAM®.
To watch the FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered – Official Release Date Reveal Trailer:
FINAL FANTASY VIII
Remastered celebrates
its 20th anniversary by bringing the cherished RPG to modern platforms,
featuring newly rendered visuals that breathe life into the game’s characters
like never before. Players step into the shoes of SeeD recruit Squall Leonhart
and resistance fighter Rinoa Heartilly as they work together to save the world
from the military nation of Galbadia.
The remastered version includes the
following boosts to enhance the experience:
Battle Assist: The ability to always
have maxed out HP and ATB, and trigger Limit Breaks at any time.
No Encounters: An enemy encounter
option that allows players to enjoy the storyline uninterrupted. While
enemy encounters are turned off, players can still enjoy the story’s event
battles.
3x Speed Boost: Play through the game
with three times the speed.
The STEAM® version will
also receive additional functions, including All Items (possess all items
except for a few certain items), All Abilities, GF Max Level, Max Gil, Max
Magic, All Limit Breaks, and All Cards (possess max number of Triple Triad
Cards except for Rare Cards).
To pre-order the game for the
PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One family of devices and PC* (STEAM®), visit: http://www.ffviiiremastered.com.
Those who pre-order for PlayStation®4
system will receive a commemorative PlayStation®4 system theme, while those who
pre-purchase on STEAM® will receive exclusive wallpapers featuring Squall
Leonhart and Rinoa Heartilly.
FINAL FANTASY VIII
Remastered will
be available digitally for the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 system,
Xbox One family of devices and PC (STEAM®) on 3rd September 2019.
For more information, visit http://www.ffviiiremastered.com
MechWarrior
5: Mercenaries Preorders Available Now
on the Epic Games Store
Standard
Edition and Deluxe Edition Preorders Up for Grabs Now
VANCOUVER – August 20, 2019 – Developer Piranha
Games today announced that preorders for the upcoming MechWarrior 5:
Mercenaries, the classic series’ first single player campaign-focused entry
in more than 17 years, are now available via the Epic Games store for $49.99
for the Standard Edition and $59.99 for the Deluxe Edition (https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/mechwarrior-5/home.) The title
is set to launch on December 10th on PC.
The MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries Standard Edition
includes the full game download and PDF game manual while the Deluxe Edition
adds a digital game manual, digital technical BattleTech manual, the game’s
digital soundtrack and a digital 4k desktop pack. The digital game manual is a
comprehensive breakdown of mechanics and features in MechWarrior 5:
Mercenaries while the digital technical manual contains awesome imagery and
information about the equipment and ‘Mechs found in the game.
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is modeled after
the gameplay style from MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries, granting players the
freedom to run their campaigns how they choose. In MechWarrior 5:
Mercenaries, pilots will build, manage, and guide their own mercenary unit
through a multi-year campaign during the sprawling Third and Fourth Succession
Wars enjoying by far the greatest amount of player freedom and choice compared
to past titles.
Whether braving missions alone, alongside AI-controlled
pilots, or with the help of up to three friends via co-op play, pilots will
face complicated situations with no perfect solution as they choose which
contracts to accept, where in the Inner Sphere to direct their attention, and
how to balance repairs or upgrades with maintaining their unit’s precious
resources.
Lesquin, France, August 20, 2019 – More has been unveiled today about Overpass™, the new off-road simulation developed by Zordix Racing and published by Bigben. A new video highlights the game’s unique and innovative concept, which fans of motorsports and extreme driving will love.
At the controls of 25 buggies and quads from big-name manufacturers (Arctic Cat, Yamaha, Polaris and Suzuki), players will need to negotiate scree slopes, steep inclines and various obstacles on extreme off-road and technically challenging tracks.
With 40 routes in varied terrain and environments, a new challenge can be found in each race. Whether it involves hillclimbing or rock-crawling, the aim is to complete the race in the best time possible.
The realistic and technical level design, combined with the advanced physics engine, makes for an even greater challenge: mud, sand, rocks, natural and man-made obstacles… every type of terrain offers a unique test. Players must choose the vehicle best suited to the selected track, adapt their driving style and understand that speed is not always the answer. From expert control of acceleration, wise use of the transmission and differentials, and knowing when to shift from two- to four-wheel drive, there are many options to master on the road to off-road victory.
There are multiple game modes in Overpass™ : Career, Quick Race, Local Multiplayer (split screen and hotseat) and Online Multiplayer with up to eight players.
Overpass™ is coming to PlayStation®4, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch™ in February 2020.
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 Zordix Racing Zordix AB (publ) is a fast growing game company in Umeå, Sweden. The Zordix Racing label, introduced in 2019 , encapsule the company’s line up of terrain vehicle racing games. Games developed by Zordix includes Aqua Moto Racing Utopia, Snow Moto Racing Freedom, Valet Parking 1989, 1950s Lawn Mower Kids, Real Heroes Firefighter 3D, Snow Moto Racing 3D, and Aqua Moto Racing 3D. Zordix is a licensed developer for major game consoles like Playstation®4, Wii U, 3DS, Switch and Xbox One. www.zordix.com
THE TWO COLONELS – THE FIRST STORY
DLC FOR METRO EXODUS – IS OUT NOW
Available
to Buy, or Free to All Expansion Pass Holders
Moscow – Aug. 20,
2019 –
Deep Silver and 4A Games announced today that The Two Colonels, the
first piece of story DLC for Metro Exodus, is out now and available on
Xbox One, PlayStation® 4 and PC.
The Two Colonels DLC is set a year
before the events of Metro Exodus and follows the journey of Colonel
Khlebnikov during the last days of life in Novosibirsk. This is the same path
that Colonel Miller will retrace a year later.
SPOILER WARNING: if you have not
yet completed the Metro Exodus campaign, the below contains many, many
spoilers.
Just below the
surface of the dead city of Novosibirsk, Colonel Khlebnikov makes his way home
to reunite with his son, Kirill, for New Year’s Eve.
But all is not well
with the people of Novosibirsk: the slime is further consuming the tunnels,
mutant attacks are on the rise and the precious ‘green stuff’ that protects the
people from radiation poisoning is rapidly depleting. In order to secure the
survival of any of their people, those in charge may need to take drastic
measures …
The Two Colonels DLC delivers
classic Metro gameplay, exploring the claustrophobic environments of
Novosibirsk with all the hair-raising tension players expect from the Metro
series.
This story also features a brand-new weapon to fight the slime and worms of the tunnels – the deadly flamethrower. Like the Tikhar, it needs to be pumped up to maintain its power, but can really light up a room … and a mutant or two. See it in action in our brand new trailer to celebrate the launch of The Two Colonels here:
The Two Colonels is available to
buy now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. It is included in the Metro
Exodus Expansion Pass which also entitles holders to our second DLC, Sam’s
Story, set for release in early 2020.
Be the first to
learn more about Metro Exodus by registering for updates at MetroTheGame.com,
and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MetroVideoGame or on Facebook at
Facebook.com/MetroVideoGame.
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MORE ABOUT METRO
EXODUS
The year is 2036.
A quarter-century
after nuclear war devastated the earth, a few thousand survivors still cling to
existence beneath the ruins of Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro.
They have struggled
against the poisoned elements, fought mutated beasts and paranormal horrors,
and suffered the flames of civil war.
But now, as Artyom,
you must flee the Metro and lead a band of Spartan Rangers on an incredible,
continent-spanning journey across post-apocalyptic Russia in search of a new
life in the East.
Metro Exodus is an
epic, story-driven first person shooter from 4A Games that blends deadly combat
and stealth with exploration and survival horror in one of the most immersive
game worlds ever created.
Explore the Russian
wilderness across vast, non-linear levels and follow a thrilling story-line
that spans an entire year through spring, summer and autumn to the depths of
nuclear winter.
Inspired by the
novels of Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro Exodus continues Artyom’s story in the
greatest Metro adventure yet.
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Embark on an incredible journey –
board the Aurora, a heavily modified steam locomotive, and join a handful
of survivors as they search for a new life in the East
Experience Sandbox Survival – a
gripping story links together classic Metro gameplay with new huge,
non-linear levels
A
beautiful, hostile world – discover the post-apocalyptic Russian
wilderness, brought to life with stunning day / night cycles and dynamic
weather
Deadly
combat and stealth – scavenge and craft in the field to customize your
arsenal of hand-made weaponry, and engage human and mutant foes in
thrilling tactical combat
Your
choices determine your comrades’ fate – not all your companions will
survive the journey; your decisions have consequence in a gripping
storyline that offers massive re-playability
The
ultimate in atmosphere and immersion – a flickering candle in the
darkness; a ragged gasp as your gasmask frosts over; the howl of a mutant
on the night wind – Metro will immerse and terrify you like no other game
…
Deep Silver
develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver
label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay
in exciting game worlds. Deep Silver works with its partners to achieve a
maximum of success while maintaining the highest possible quality, always
focusing on what the customer desires.
Deep Silver has
published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the
open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island,
and the grim post-apocalyptic future of the Metro series. Upcoming highlights
from Deep Silver include Dead Island 2. Deep Silver also owns the development
studios Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs
in Hamburg, Germany, and Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA. For
more information please visit www.deepsilver.com
Koch Media is a
leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (software,
games and films). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and
distribution extend throughout Europe and the USA. The Koch Media group has
more than 20 years of experience in the digital media business, and has risen
to become the number one distributor in Europe. It has also formed strategic
alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom,
Kaspersky Labs, NC SOFT, Sega, Square Enix and Tecmo-Koei, etc. in various
European countries. With Headquarter in Höfen, Austria Koch Media owns branches
in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic
regions, Benelux, Australia, Czech Republic and the United States.
All product titles,
publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks,
registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All
rights reserved.
ABOUT 4A GAMES
4A Games is a
multicultural, multinational video game development studio with offices in both
Malta and Ukraine – known for its atmospheric first-person shooters Metro 2033,
Metro: Last Light, and Metro Redux.
Established in
Kiev, Ukraine in 2005, the studio was founded by a passionate team of game
industry veterans with the goal of creating AAA-quality games for current
gaming PCs and then “next-gen” game consoles. In 2014, the studio moved its
headquarters – along with more than 50 team members and their families — from
Ukraine to the island of Malta.
Currently at the
heart of the company are over 100 talented designers, programmers, artists,
effects specialists, and writers from all over the world with a diverse and
unique set of backgrounds – bringing countless years of experience in software
development and computer games in particular. To learn more, please visit www.4A-Games.com
ABOUT DMITRY
GLUKHOVSKY
Dmitry Glukhovsky
is the author of the internationally best-selling series of Metro novels and
creator of the expanded Metro universe which includes the video games by 4A
Games.
Born in Moscow,
Glukhovsky has also lived in Israel, Germany and France and is fluent in
English, German, Spanish, French, Hebrew and Russian. He released his debut
novel Metro 2033 online as a free-to-read in 2002, and since then the series
has grown to become a multi-author franchise in which professional authors and
fans alike from across the world have been writing their own stories set in the
post-apocalyptic world of Metro.
Metro Exodus
continues the storyline as told in the games Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light,
and interweaves with the wider Metro saga contained in Dmitry’s novels, Metro
2033, Metro 2034 and Metro 2035. The storyline of Metro Exodus was co-developed
in close collaboration with Dmitry to bring Metro fans the next chapter in
Artyom’s adventures.
New CLAAS Vehicles Take Center Stage in Farming Simulator 19
Platinum Edition’s Latest Gamescom Trailer!
PARIS — Aug. 20, 2019 — Farming Simulator 19 goes Platinumon October 22, delivering a massive upgrade to the original game with more than 35 new vehicles and tools from CLAAS, one of the biggest farming brands in the world. Now you can see the most complete farming game experience ever in action in the new Farming Simulator 19 Platinum Editiongamescom gameplay trailer!
The new CLAAS vehicles and tools, including
the LEXION 8900, JAGUAR 960 TT, and XERION 5000, join many of the other biggest
names in the industry already featured in game: John Deere, Case IH, New
Holland, Challenger, Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Valtra, and more. This brings the
total number of vehicles and equipment up to over 380, allowing for endless
kinds of farming — livestock, forestry, harvesting, and much more. Ride horses
around two huge environments, play with friends in multiplayer, and continue to
expand your experience with mods.
Fans can check out Farming Simulator 19 Platinum Edition
featuring the CLAAS brand at the Farming Simulator booth this week at gamescom.
The second Farming Simulator League tournament will also take
place during the show — follow and watch all the action on Twitch,
YouTube
and Mixer.
Farming
Simulator 19 Platinum Edition will be available as either a
standalone product or as part of the Farming Simulator 19Platinum Expansion for existing owners
on Oct. 22, 2019, on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Windows PC and Mac. Pre-order now!
About
Focus Home Interactive
Focus Home Interactive is a French publisher
based in Paris, France. Known for the quality, diversity and originality of its
catalogue, Focus has published and distributed original titles (A Plague Tale: Innocence, Vampyr, Farming Simulator, Call of Cthulhu, Insurgency: Sandstorm)
that have become benchmark titles worldwide, available both in store and for
download across the world. Focus publishes games on all major platforms,
consoles and PC. The publisher’s catalogue will get even richer in the coming
months and years with eagerly awaited games such as The Surge 2, MudRunner 2, GreedFall and many more.
About
Maximum Games
Maximum Games ranks as a top 15 global video
game publisher of interactive digital entertainment spanning all genres and
supporting multi-platforms. The company’s mission is to provide a proven and
strong hands-on approach to publishing, marketing and distribution. Established
in 2009, the company is led by female entrepreneur Christina Seelye, a seasoned
executive of digital consumer products and channel marketing. Under Seelye’s
leadership, the company has been recognized with numerous awards such as “Fastest
Growing Tech Company” by American Business Awards, and has made the Inc. 5000
list of Fastest Growing Private Companies for the past two years. Maximum Games
has offices in both the US and UK, and continues to expand its scope of global
publishing and distribution via direct reach and strategic partnerships.
NETMARBLE
ISSUES SECOND QUARTER 2019 FINANCIAL RESULTS
SOUTH
KOREA – AUG 20, 2019 – Netmarble
Corp., a major mobile game company specializing in entertaining global audiences of all ages,
issued their financial results for the second quarter of 2019. The company
achieved sales of $459.2 million [₩526.2 billion], an operating profit of $29.0
million [₩33.2 billion], and a net profit of $33.2 million [₩38.0 billion] for its second quarter,
which led to a combined total sales of $876.1 million [₩1,003.8 billion] and operating profit of $58.6 million ([₩67.1 billion) in Netmarble’s first half of 2019.
At Netmarble’s second quarter closing, company
sales rose by 5.1% from its first quarter, with a 10.2% increase
year-over-year. Operating profit saw a 2.1% decrease from the previous quarter
with a 46.6% decrease from the same
period of last year. Net profit also yielded a 42.7% decrease year-over-year,
and a 10.2% decrease quarter-to-quarter.
“We have been focusing on enhancing our competitiveness by successfully
launching new games of various genres in the global market,” said Young-sig
Kwon, CEO of Netmarble. He added, “We expect a turnaround in Q3 as new
successful titles launched in Q2 will be reflected in full Q3 sales. We also
expect the proportion of sales outside of South Korea to continue to increase
to 70% in the second half of the year with the launch of Blade & Soul
Revolution in Japan, The King of Fighters Allstar in North America, and new
games based on our popular franchise games.”
Top revenue generators in the second quarter
include MARVEL Contest of Champions (15% of revenue generated), Lineage
2: Revolution (14% of revenue generated), Blade & Soul Revolution
(10% of revenue generated), MARVEL Future Fight (8% of revenue
generated), and Seven Deadly Sins: GRAND CROSS (8% of revenue generated)
among the company library.
Sales outside of South Korea in the second quarter
was $ 295.9 million [₩339.0
billion], which is 64% (a 4% increase from quarter-to-quarter) of the company’s
total revenue, due to the successful launch of Seven Deadly Sins: GRAND
CROSS in Japan. Revenues were
diversified across Korea (36% of revenue generated), North America (31% of
revenue generated), Japan (13% of revenue generated), Europe (8% of revenue
generated), Southeast Asia (7% of revenue generated), and other territories (5%
of revenue generated).
For the second half of 2019, Netmarble
is working towards the release of major titles across multiple genres and
territories, starting with the recent launch of YOKAI WATCH: Medal Wars
in Japan and Koongya Catchmind in Korea. The company is also working
towards the Japan launch of Blade & Soul Revolution and the North
America launch of THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR in their third quarter,
along with the Korean launches of its proprietary franchise games, Seven
Knights 2, and A3: STILL ALIVE, in Q4 of 2019.
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About Netmarble Corporation
Netmarble Corporation strives to entertain
audiences of all ages around the world by providing great mobile gaming
experiences. Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble is one of the
fastest-growing mobile game companies and consistently ranks as a top mobile
developer and publisher worldwide. With more than 6,000 employees, Netmarble
has been producing and servicing some of the most successful mobile games
including Lineage 2: Revolution, Blade & Soul Revolution, MARVEL Future
Fight, BTS WORLD, Everybody’s
Marble, and Seven Knights. As a parent company to Kabam, a top mobile game
developer in massively multiplayer free-to-play games, and the largest
shareholder to Jam City, a leading casual social game developer, Netmarble has
a strategic partnership with CJ ENM Corporation, Asia’s largest entertainment
company, Tencent Holdings, Asia’s largest internet company, and NCsoft, a
prominent MMORPG company. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com
