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Pawarumi Arriving to Switch & Xbox One on July 24th

James Ogilvy
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Pawarumi Arriving to Switch & Xbox One on July 24th

French indie developer, Manufacture 43, has announced that Pawarumi will be launching on the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One on July 24th.

Pawarumi is a top-down 3D shoot’em up inspired by Aztec and pre-Columbian culture. You play as Axo, pilot of the holy ship Chukaru, in a quest for revenge of the betrayal caused to the people of Earth.

Pawarumi will be releasing on Switch and Xbox One next month and a release is planned for Playstation 4 later this year. The game released for PC last year and is already available on Steam. Pawarumi has won a number of awards, including “Indie Arena Booth Selection” at Gamescom 2016, “Best Soundtrack” at the Shmup’Em-All Awards and was nominated for “Best Indie Game” at the 2017 Ping Awards

Along with the release date announcement, Manufacture 43 has also released a short teaser trailer.

ENTROPIA UNIVERSE RINGS IN SUMMER SOLSTICE WITH SUMMER MAYHEM 2019

Philip Federico
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ENTROPIA UNIVERSE RINGS IN SUMMER SOLSTICE WITH SUMMER MAYHEM 2019

New challenges and valuable loot arrive in the multi-world online universe

GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN – June 21, 2019 – To welcome the warmest season of the year, MindArk is once again hosting the annual Summer Mayhem event for long-running Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) Entropia Universe. Players can take advantage of the longer Summer days to score some serious loot by stopping the evil Mulmun ritual and gathering points. Entropia Universe’s Summer Mayhem competition is now underway and runs until Monday, July 1, 2019.

According to top scientists at the Colonial Xenobiological Institute (CXI), Mul mutants have experienced an increase in aggressive behavior during seasonal rituals due to Eomon pheromones in the atmosphere. Participating players can prove themselves by defeating the Ascended Mulmun and protect Planet Calypso. Upon entering the ritual area, participating players will be timed, with the best earning some of Entropia Universe’s most coveted prizes.

In addition to the Ascended Mulmun timed assault competition, players can also join in for Mayhem Annihilation gameplay. After activating the mysterious pile of skulls near the event entrance, players must kill spawned creatures to accumulate as many points as possible over a limited time. The players who earn the most points will earn additional valuable prizes.

Players can enlist in Summer Mayhem fun through the Global Events List from any planet in Entropia Universe, along with Mayhem Assault Training and Practice Annihilation areas. A full list of event rules, details and prizes can be seen here.

ABOUT ENTROPIA UNIVERSE
Entropia Universe is a living, breathing virtual multi-world online game where players can escape and create their own reality, choosing their own path and transforming themselves into whoever they want to be. First launched in 2003, Entropia Universe hascontinuously raised the bar for online virtual societies by introducing players to real-cash currency, limitless job possibilities, and a full-on item investment platform. Players collect and earn virtual currency (‘Project Entropia Dollars’ or ‘PED’) within the game and are able to convert this cash to and from their real-world bank accounts. Since launch, five other developers through the Entropia Planet Partners program have created additional planets, each with their own unique attributes and systems.

Social Media

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheEntropiaUniverse

More information on Entropia Universe can be found at http://www.entropiauniverse.com/.

CRASH TEAM RACING NITRO-FUELED LAUNCHES TODAY – IT’S TIME TO GET FAST AND FUR-IOUS!

Philip Federico
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CRASH TEAM RACING NITRO-FUELED LAUNCHES TODAY – IT’S TIME TO GET FAST AND FUR-IOUS!

 On July 3rd, Free New Seasonal Content will be Added for all Purchasers

 When Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled’s Grand Prix Launches!

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of CTR, New Game Makes Victory Lap by Remastering the original CTR Experience and Fine-Tuning Crash Nitro Kart Content, Including Adding Customization for the First Time and more!

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – June 21, 2019— Crash is ready for fans to take him for a spin, as Crash™ Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is now available for the PlayStation® 4, PlayStation® 4 Pro, Nintendo Switch™, and the family of Xbox One devices from Microsoft, including the Xbox One X. Then, the fur will fly on July 3rd when the game’s Grand Prix kicks off with free downloadable seasonal content for anyone who has purchased the game, including a newly themed track each season, as well as themed characters, karts and other customization items that players can earn when connected to the internet.

Developed by Beenox and Published by Activision, a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is built from the ground up andremasters the original Crash™ Team Racing game by bringing the characters, karts, tracks and arenas to modern console HD graphics. In the game, the stakes are high and the competition is fierce as players race with a variety of Crash Bandicoot™ series characters, including Crash, Coco, Dr. Neo Cortex and others against the egomaniacal Nitros Oxide to save our planet from destruction. In the game, fans will be able to see Crash and friends’ expressions and antics in beautiful fur-k detail as they blast each other with power-ups and whiz around the corners in all the tracks from the original CTR game, as well as reimagined tracks and karts from Crash™ Nitro Kart. What’s more, the legendary kart racer debuts competitive online gameplay just in time to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

“The wait is finally over, and we couldn’t be more thrilled that Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is ready for its inaugural ride,” said Thomas Wilson, Co-Studio Head at Beenox. “A lot of care and attention to detail went into developing this game for fans of the original Crash Team Racing 20 years ago, and new fans who expect a modern kart racing experience. Staying true to the original CTR games, while adding so much more content and creating a living, breathing world that just wasn’t possible on first generation platforms has been a true labor of love!”

For the first time in 20 years, Crash Team Racing fans will have the opportunity to customize their karts and characters in Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled! The remastered game will offer players a variety of ways to mix and match kart bodies, wheels, paint jobs, stickers, and even add decals to karts. Now fans – both new and those who first fell in love with the ’90s classic — can create a sweet looking ride! 

“When it comes to remastering the beloved IP in Activision’s portfolio of games, quality, authenticity, and community are the key pillars that drive everything we do,” said Michelle Fonseca, VP of Product Management and Marketing at Activision.

In addition to the ability to customize karts, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled will also let players customize their racers with some N. sane character skins. This will allow players to adorn their characters with a zany sense of swag and personality. Also new to the CTR experience are unique podium animations available to certain skins, making celebrating victories even more amazing. Players can earn select customization items by playing through the Adventure Mode and additional items by collecting and using in-game Wumpa Coins when connected to the internet to swag out their kart and characters in the game’s Pit Stop area. What’s more, character stats, just as you remember, are returning and will include Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced classes.

Brand-new consumer product offerings have also raced to retail timed to the Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled release. CTR fans can greenlight their fandom and cross the finish line in style with fun offerings from the Activision Blizzard Consumer Products Group (ABCPG). This includes a full starting lineup of consumer products celebrating Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled – in collaboration with global partnersRubber Road, Trends International, and more – where fans can access apparel, collectibles, figurines and more at retailers worldwide.

Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled and Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled – Nitros Oxide Edition (digital deluxe) are now available worldwide for the suggested retail price of $39.99 and $59.99, respectively. Information about Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled can be found at www.crashbandicoot.com/crashteamracing. Fans are also invited to follow Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, as well as subscribe to the YouTube channel at YouTube.com/crashbandicoot.

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 Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Grand Prix seasons, 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 guaranteeing 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, CRASH, CRASH TEAM RACING and CRASH NITRO KART are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc.

Pagan Online Review

Admir Brkic
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Pagan Online Review

Pagan Online

Developer: Mad Head Games
Publisher: Wargaming.net
Platforms: Windows (Reviewed)
Release Date: 18 Apr 2019
Price: $19.99USD – Available Here

Overview

2019 was sure an exciting year. Though, I’m not really sure while I’m writing about it in the past tense since we still have a couple of months left. I’ve played some great AAA releases, nice indie surprises and plowed through a lot of genres. Yet, there is one that eluded me up to this moment. Ever since Torchlight games, I haven’t been able to find one decent ARPG to properly suck me in. So when I was given a chance to dive deeper into the world of Pagan Online, I was very much interested. Let’s see what’s in the store for us.

Story

The Gods are gone. That should be the tagline of Pagan Online. But really, you are thrown into this mythical and desolated realm where most of its creators are now nowhere to be seen. It’s up to you to ask questions and find out what happened through hordes of slain monsters. The developers say that a lot of the inspirations for the design and lore is drawn from Slavic mythology so expect occasional references to Perun and Czernobog. You have a starting choice between two melee fighters and one ranged caster, you’ve given some potions and off you go.

Gameplay

Right off the bat, I can say that the game is incredibly fluid and well optimized. I decided to go with ranged caster whip lady and I had no difficulties taking down the mobs of goblins. Every character has a decent number of attacks for dealing with lone enemies as well as mobs. Pagan Online is also fairly generous with drops so every hour of gameplay you’ll come across on a new favorite weapon. The formula is simple. Kill enemies, level up, unlock access to new abilities, take down bosses and unlock access to new areas. Rinse and repeat. It sounds (and looks) pretty bland on a surface, but Pagan Online hides so much more underneath After fiddling with options, you’ll find that the game offers an extensive customization feature for your character(s) and soon in the game, you’ll unlock the access to the weapon forge. Weapon forge offers a chance to morph your under-powered weapon into an improved one (at the cost of a crafting recipe). And you can also sell them to earn some quick gold. And of course, the most important feature of the game is that later you can team up with other players to clear difficult areas or finally take down that nasty boss.

Visuals

If the game lore draws a lot from Slavic mythology, the visuals take a bit from Torchlight series. Not all though, since later on in the game, things get pretty grim, visually and storywise. You’ll go through the areas of scorched earth, monster-infested deserts, poisonous swamps, and desolated cities. In fact, everywhere you go, you get the feeling that the whole realm is abandoned by Gods and everyone else. It makes for an interesting atmosphere. There was one area later in the game that invoked the feeling of stumbling through the ruins of The Ringed City in Dark Souls 3.

Audio

While the audio segment doesn’t offer anything new or exciting, you can count on the whole soundtrack of Pagan Online to be constantly gloomy and ominous. There are strong orchestral themes that follow you everywhere you go. From murdering mobs of monsters to taking down bosses, the music always sets you in the anxious mood and gives you a feeling that the harder fight is just around the corner. Voice acting is also good although there are moments (well, buggy moments) where it can get a bit irritating. Whenever you die during a story quest near a talkative NPC, there is a good chance their voice their scripted lines can get three times louder, not to mention annoying. Who knows, maybe it’s a game’s subtle way of forcing us to die less and be better players.

Overall

Pagan Online is one of those tricky games that sucks you in before you notice. I find myself playing it on a daily basis and finding a new excuse every time to start it up. Sometimes it is to replay an area hoping for a new weapon/armor drop, to help someone in co-op and at the end of the day, it’s just a great game to lose a couple of hours when you’re not sure what else to play. Pretty soon every pondering leads to a couple of hours of Pagan Online. To be fair, the game also had excellent timing to come out during a dry season of this genre, so if you’re on a lookout for a decent ARPG, Pagan Online should be your first and safest choice.

Capsule Computers review guidelines can be found here.

Muse Dash Launches on Steam and Switch

Jamie Laike Tsui
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Muse Dash Launches on Steam and Switch

X.D. Network and PeroPeroGames announced their anime-inspired rhythm game Muse Dash is available now in the West for Switch and PC via Steam. The base game normally costs $2.99 USD/$4.95 AUD on Steam, with the full season pass priced at $29.99 USD/$37.95 AUD. On the Switch, the entire game is available for $32.99 USD. The Switch version will come with free DLC post-launch, while the Steam DLC will come separately. A 20% discount will be running for the first week of release on both Steam and Switch.

Muse Dash is a side scrolling rhythm game where players jump, kick, and dodge to the rhythm of the music. The game features three heroines, each who can equip a variety of pets and outfits that will unlock special powers. The soundtrack has over 90 tracks, from genres like J-Pop, western pop, trance, and Vocaloid.

Judgment Review

Travis Bruno
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Judgment Review

Judgment

Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Publisher: Sega
Platform: PlayStation 4
Release Date: June 25, 2019
Price: $59.99 USD – Available Here $99.95 AUD – Available Here

Overview

Looking back over the past few years it would be hard to believe that the Yakuza series and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio were once a questionable localization since not only have the games gained quite a bit of popularity but their English releases seemed to come out quicker with each iteration. Now not only has this developer been given the chance to spread their wings a bit and try a new original storyline separate from the Yakuza series but it has even been localized with an English dub. With Judgment being the first game in some time to be given this type of treatment, has Sega’s trust in this developer paid off?

Story

Takayuki Yagami may have had a tough childhood and his way through law school may have been backed by some less than lawful people but that didn’t stop him from being at the top of his game as a lawyer, even getting a rare acquittal on a murder charge for one of his clients. Unfortunately when a defense attorney manages to get someone freed from prison only for that person to then potentially murder someone once again, that will quickly sour anyone’s career.

In fact thanks to this outcome Yagami has spent his last few years working instead as a private detective taking on any odd job that will help pay the bills be it tracking down a cat to spying on a cheating spouse while being assisted by a former Yakuza member that was expelled from his clan. As players step into Takayuki’s shoes a number of strange murders have been taking place throughout Kamurocho and now this most recent murder has found one of his old acquaintances needing a little extra helped. Initially hired to do some leg-work for his old law office with the insistence of some members of the Tojo clan that helped bring him up, the truth behind these murders is far more complicated and has closer ties to Takayuki than anyone could have expected.

Now while the mention of the Tojo Clan may ring true for veterans of the Yakuza series, players shouldn’t worry about needing any prior knowledge of those games before diving into Judgment. Outside of these familiar names players will find that this game is a separate entity all on its own and this works in its benefit story wise as not only can newcomers enjoy the story as it is but it also provides everyone with a fresh take on the world and new cast of characters to see grow and learn more about over the course of the game.

As a whole Takayuki is a different approach to a central character for the developer as he is not only more tech savvy than usual but he isn’t tied down by things like clan hierarchy, giving him a bit more freedom both in the world itself and with his personality. By having such a strong leading character the numerous acquaintances and other allies that players meet while progressing the story feel just as strong as they play well off of Takayuki’s personality. Combine a well-written cast with a wide range of personalities together with an engrossing storyline that features a number of twists and turns that will keep players on their toes and you have a game that players will constantly want to push forward in just to see what could happen next.

In fact thanks to this strong core storyline players will notice that the side-missions actually have to be tracked down a bit more than in the Yakuza series. Rather than simply stumbling across them Takayuki will be able to make friends with various shop owners and other people throughout Kamurocho. Not only does this help make the city feel more like an actual living one but also tends to be how players find a number of side-missions, described as side cases, in the game. These range from being a bit more on the serious side to completely ridiculous. Balancing the tone of the game between serious drama and comedic gold can be a difficult task but the developers have pulled it off perfectly since most of the oddest elements are relegated to these side activities that players have to track down when they feel like taking a breather from the core story.

Gameplay

Shortly after beginning the game players will find that they will have mostly free reign to explore the city of Kamurocho. This means that players will generally be able to spend time messing around with mini-games or taking part in street brawls while traveling between various mission markers that start up either main quests or side quests. Taking part in all kinds of activities, defeating enemies in combat, as well as completing missions reward Takayuki with points that can be used to increase his health, unlock more combat moves, or provide extra bonuses that either make certain detective activities or side missions a bit easier.

Combat in Judgment has been made a bit more streamlined as Takayuki is the master of two styles of combat that can be swapped immediately at the tap of the button. The styles that he can use happen to be the single-target high damage moveset of the Tiger or the crowd control based Crane style. Both of these moves have a unique set of attacks that help keep combat feeling varied and not only do these two styles still favor a faster style of movement but Takayuki can even perform wall jumps into special moves and take various evasive actions that some of the stiffer previous main characters couldn’t have dreamed of.

This combat works incredibly well and as you fight and defeat foes players will fill up an EX gauge that can be used to perform EX actions (heat moves) that are stylish finishing moves on the enemies. It is worth noting that while some standard brawls are mostly a piece of cake, the game does ramp up the difficulty at a satisfying pace as foes start to use more damaging weapons that will actually remove chunks of your health bar that cannot be restored simply by drinking an energy drink or eating at a restaurant. Instead these type of damage can only be restored permanently by using a medical kit to patch yourself up or actually visiting a doctor. This helps ramp up the difficulty a bit that doesn’t feel challenging and instead keeps players on their toes.

Since Takayuki is a detective now players also have a number of new mechanics to deal with. These come in the form of asking questions in the proper order which will reward the player with more points to improve their skills. While there isn’t really a negative to choosing the wrong order in questions it feels rewarding to get information as efficiently as possible. Players must also now tail certain targets which tend to almost always play out the same way by staying far enough back to not raise suspicion and taking cover behind objects to avoid being detected when your target looks around. More often than not these tailing missions turn into chase sequences that see players needing to catch up and take down their target usually by dodging through crowds and obstacles while taking part in quick time events to avoid slowing down.

A few other aspects such as having to investigate a crime scene or location to find clues or track down a target using a vague description also appear. The latter is a simple enough task that actually has some unique qualities to it while the former can be a bit frustrating at times since some objects of interest can only be seen from certain angles, making them more annoying than rewarding at times. Oddly enough there is even a lock-picking mini-game that, while okay on its own, is placed in the worst locations sometimes and really breaks up the flow of some missions.

The various mini-games remain a strong source of fun for those who want to reminisce about older Sega titles such as classic games like Puyo Puyo, Virtua Fighter 5, Viper Fighters, of course UFO catcher machines that give plushies that can then be used to decorate the office, a rail shooter featuring zombies invading Kamurocho, and more. There are even some more modern side activities such as drone racing to take part in if you feel like or learning the intricacies of mahjong.

Visuals & Audio

The flair and style that Ryu Ga Gotoku are known for when it comes to providing detailed character models continues to hold true in Judgment. The fighting animations feel incredibly fluid as both of Takayuki’s fighting styles flow together well between combo moves and, although some are clearly hold-overs of previous Heat moves, the fancy EX actions remain a true delight. It is worth noting that although the city of Kamurocho has been once again given a bit of a face lift and a number of areas do feature some unique stylings compared to other games from the developer, it is a bit difficult not to notice how similar a lot of the environment can still be and how it was simply carried forward into this release.

For the first time since the original release of Yakuza 2 Sega has given Judgment the English voice acting treatment and given the player the choice to select between either the new English dub or the original Japanese voice track at their leisure. Thanks both in part to the great localization efforts from the company as well as the wide array of voice actors in the game and their serious efforts in bringing the game’s writing to life, the English dub works wonders in what is still a very Japanese style game. This means that those who wish to play in English will find the voice cast doing the story the justice it deserves but if you wish to hear the original Japanese all of their voice work is still available as a viable option. It is worth noting that while the background music and sound effects for the game work fairly well, the lack of certain side-activities such as karaoke are a bit disappointing.

Overall

By going outside of their usual comfort zone Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has managed to develop a fresh new experience that newcomers and longtime fans of the company will enjoy. By crafting an extremely satisfying story that features a refreshing cast of characters and a narrative that manages to balance its drama heavy storyline with its more comedic side-activities Judgment may still feel a bit too familiar to some of the developer’s recent works at times but easily succeeds at delivering an experience that stands up just fine on its own.

Capsule Computers review guidelines can be found here.

Steel Division 2 Deploys on Steam Today in Remembrance of the 75th Anniversary of Operation Bagration

Philip Federico
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Steel Division 2 Deploys on Steam Today in Remembrance of the 75th Anniversary of Operation Bagration

Eugen Systems Commences Launch of Sequel to Acclaimed Real-time Strategy Game

Paris, France – June 20, 2019 – French independent developer and self-publisher Eugen Systems is happy to announce that their new real-time strategy game Steel Division 2 has launched on Steam (Windows/Mac). The release of the Standard Edition of Steel Division 2 is available for $39.99/£34.99/39,99€, while the Commander Deluxe, General Deluxe and Total Conflict editions are available for: $59.99/£59.99/59,99€, $69.99/£69.99/69,00€ and $79.99/£79.99/79,00€, respectively. Complete details about each edition can be found here.

“We can’t wait for players to finally get their hands on the final version of Steel Division 2,” says Game Director at Eugen Systems Alexis Le Dressay. “On behalf of the entire development team at Eugen Systems, we want to thank our die-hard community and players who helped us continue to improve and polish this game through its extensive closed beta period.”

Set during massive Operation Bagration on the Eastern Front in the summer of 1944, Steel Division 2 pushes the limits of the World War II tactical experience. After an extensive closed beta period which saw the roll-out of brand-new game modes, units, and divisions to players who pre-ordered Steel Division 2, Eugen Systems (R.U.S.E., Wargame series, Steel Division: Normandy 44) is excited to welcome all strategy players to their latest game. Steel Division 2 is the sequel to the real-time strategy title Steel Division: Normandy 44, which was released to critical acclaim in 2017. Featuring the loving and painstaking attention to detail developer Eugen Systems is famous for, players can expect historically accurate units, weaponry, vehicles, aircraft and battlefields throughout the course of Steel Division 2’s new campaign, multiplayer, and co-op modes.

Steel Division 2 owners can enjoy:

  • New Dynamic Strategic Campaigns: turn-based single-player mode with four different campaigns, which sees players reenact crucial engagements during Operation Bagration on a 1:1 scale. Each campaign offers dozens of authentic units, and thousands of soldiers and tanks for players to command.  
  • 600+ Units: Hundreds of authentic units, spanning troops, tanks, artillery, and airplanes, from both the Soviet and German side. From the fearsome “beast killer” ISU-152 tank destroyer, the iconic Tiger heavy tank, to partisans and penal troops, prospective commanders can create their own battlegroup on both the Soviet and German side.
  • New Deck Builder: a new deck building customization mode allows the players to create their own formation choosing from 18 parent divisions including the 5th Panzer, the hard-hitting 2nd Guards Tank Corps and the Hungarian 1. Lovasz division.
  • New Game Modes: multiple challenging game modes, each providing a different tactical experience. Players can play in different variations of the fast-paced Skirmish mode, solo or online against human opponents. The demanding Breakthrough mode is also available and features new defensive structures.
  • Historical Battles: six meticulous crafted scenarios, delivering players a refined tactical experience of some of the most important battles which occurred during the strategic offensive.
  • Maps: 25 maps, painstakingly researched using real-life military maps and aerial photography set across the breadth of the Eastern Front, with new terrain features and topology providing more variety (and obstacles) on the battlefield.
  • IrisZoom: Steel Division 2 is developed in-house with the IrisZoom engine, allowing players to seamless zoom in and out, drinking in the glorious details of each battlefield from afar with an eagle eye perspective one moment and examining up-close details of each individual unit the next.

To stay up to date on the latest regarding Steel Division 2, be sure to visit the game’s official website and follow the developers at Eugen Systems on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Fans can also interact with the Steel Division 2 team at Eugen Systems and find the latest developer diaries on the official Eugen Systems forums. The Standard Edition of Steel Division 2 is priced at $39.99/£34.99/39,99€, more details on Special Editions and pricing are available here.

About Eugen Systems

Eugen Systems is a French video game development studio founded in 2000 by Alexis and Cédric Le Dressay in Paris, France. Over the years, the independent studio has become renowned as masters of the real-time strategy genre, offering detailed and intense tactical combat experience powered by their in-house developed IrisZoom engine. Since their first title Times of Conflict (2000), Eugen Systems has alternated between near-future warfare with Act of War (2005) to historical conflicts in R.U.S.E (2010) and the Wargame series (2012). Historical accuracy of their titles is paramount with the studio taking pride in smart planning and execution, their in-depth simulation systems, and realistic combat. Their latest games include Act of Aggression (2015) and the critically acclaimed Steel Division: Normandy 44 (2017). Steel Division 2 launched on June 20 and is Eugen Systems first game to be self-published.

UTILISE POWERFUL NEW WEAPONRY IN A.O.T. 2: FINAL BATTLE

Philip Federico
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UTILISE POWERFUL NEW WEAPONRY IN A.O.T. 2: FINAL BATTLE

Unleash a Variety of New Attacks to Overcome Devastating Foes

Hertfordshire, 20th June 2019 – KOEI TECMO Europe released a wealth of information today on the new battle systems featured in their upcoming title, A.O.T. 2: Final Battle. The latest entry in their intense action game series, based on the worldwide anime phenomenon ‘Attack on Titan’, is slated for release on the 5th July 2019 for the PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System, Nintendo Switch™,the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, and digitally on Windows PC via Steam®.

In A.O.T. 2: Final Battle, the colossal size of enemies dictates more powerful equipment if the Scouts intend to survive. To up the ante, alongside the traditional Slashing Gear, Scouts can now equip the even more deadly Shooting Gear. Replacing blades for guns allows for long-range attacks along with a variety of different ammo types that offer different types of damage, including: Regular Shot, Scatter Shot, Explosive Shot, Attrition Shot, Numbing Shot and Incendiary Shot Ammo. Re-loading ammo is as easy as replacing gas and blades – though in Final Battle if players release the reload button as the dial hits the ‘yellow’ area, they will achieve a perfect reload and the resource in use will not deplete for a short time. Players can quickly change between the Shooting and Slashing Gear load-outs at supply bases in the field as adapting to the battle situation is key to defeat the Titans.

The impressive Showdown Equipment is also on-hand to provide Scouts a massive increase of power in battle. Two options are available to them, the revolutionary ‘Thunder Spear’ quickly deals explosive damage to wipe out Titans, and the ‘Gatling Guns’ unload high levels of magazines which rip through any Titan part in sight. Once this equipment is obtained in battle, and the Showdown Equipment gauge filled, they are able to unleash high damage attacks for a limited period. These powerful weapons were showcased in a set of new action trailers released today by KOEI TECMO Europe.

Aspiring Scouts eager to put this new equipment into action are able to pre-order now and get their hands-on bonus content for the ultimate ‘Attack on Titan’ experience. Those who purchase A.O.T. 2: Final Battle, physically or digitally, on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC (via STEAM) during the first month of launch will receive the “Queen Historia” costume for Christa, “Young Male Coat” for Kenny, “Plain Clothes (Underground City)” for Levi, and “One-piece Dress” costume for Mikasa. PlayStation 4 players will also receive early access to playable characters Kenny and Zeke when purchasing within the first month, while Nintendo Switch and Xbox One players that pre-order the game ahead of launch will be able to unlock these two characters, as well as Eren (Long Hair), early for their roster.

For the latest information be sure to stay tuned to the official site, http://www.koeitecmoeurope.com/aot2/finalbattle, Like us on http://www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames and Follow us on Twitter @koeitecmoeurope for more information.

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

World of Tanks Blitz Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary and 120m+ Downloads

Philip Federico
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Join the festivities from June 19 to June 26 and earn plenty of goodies, including atomic versions of three legendary tanks

June 20, 2019 — World of Tanks Blitz, Wargaming’s premier mobile title, is celebrating two significant milestones this month: 120m+ downloads worldwide and its 5-year anniversary. June 26 is the special date which marks the latter and all players will get special goodies during a week of festivities starting today.

Released on iOS, World of Tanks Blitz later expanded to four other platforms: Android, MacOS, Steam, and Windows 10. With this expansion, the game has more than 120m downloads worldwide and a daily active audience of 1.5m.

It’s not just the audience which has grown, the game’s content itself has substantially increased. At launch, World of Tanks Blitz offered players 90 historical vehicles from 3 countries. Now, the game’s roster includes over 370 armored vehicles from 8 nations. And, unique to Blitz, a special Hybrid Nation brings alt-history, fantasy, and sci-fi together, featuring machines from Warhammer 40,000 and Valkyria Chronicles, topped with unique tanks created by the Blitz team and vehicle designers like Gundam’s Kunio Okawara and Peter Pound, Principal Vehicle Designer for Mad Max: Fury Road.

“World of Tanks Blitz is a long-running success due to how it’s pushed the boundaries of mobile gaming,” says Andrey Ryabovol, World of Tanks Blitz Product Director. “To win, you need to rely on more than just sheer power or who’s got the ‘best tank’; it’s about thinking and outsmarting your enemies, and our players love that. Without our loyal audience, we wouldn’t be here five years on, so we try and do as much as we can—after all, it’s their game as much as it is ours. A great example, a player from Turkey wanted to propose in-game to his girlfriend he met through Blitz. Our dev team heard about it and organized everything with him!”

To mark Blitz’s fifth birthday, a week of festivities are planned starting June 19. Tankers will be able to battle it out for 75 different types of gift boxes, each containing various rewards from boosters to Premium vehicles. Three of these vehicles are totally new: they’re high-tech (atomic!) variants of three iconic tanks—the T-34, the Sherman Firefly and the ELC bis.

Plus, anyone who logs in during the celebratory week will be rewarded with a special gift box that contains 5 days of Premium, the German Pz. III A and a collection of rare boosters. To top off the event, on the special day, June 26, players will get x5 experience for their first win with each tank!

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About World of Tanks Blitz

World of Tanks Blitz is a cross-platform, free-to-play, team-based MMO action game dedicated to fierce tank combat. Available on iOS, macOS, Android, Windows 10, and Steam, the game lets players control over 370 legendary armored vehicles and boasts more than 120 million downloads worldwide. 

World of Tanks Blitz is a fun, light-hearted approach to the genre that bends the rules of reality, putting an engaging twist on tank combat. Deep mechanics and realistic physical models across both authentic and alternative historical settings combine to create fluid gameplay and tactical diversity.

Official website: wotblitz.com

About Wargaming Mobile

Wargaming Mobile is a division of Wargaming focused on mobile game development and publishing. The unit functions as a proving ground for innovative and outstanding mobile projects, which include both internally developed games and external titles from its new third-party publishing program. With headquarters in Nicosia, Cyprus, it has studios in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Berlin, Shanghai, and Minsk.

Wargaming Mobile’s mission is to bring new and innovative, quality gaming experiences to mobile devices that millions of players can enjoy. Currently, Wargaming Mobile’s portfolio includes World of Tanks Blitz and World of Warships Blitz.

Official website: wgmobile.net 

THE DOCTOR IS IN! DR. MARIO WORLD ARRIVES ON iOS AND ANDROID DEVICES ON 10th JULY

Philip Federico
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Pre-register now and be one of the first to play Nintendo’s mobile puzzler

19th June, 2019 – Players can pre-register now to be one of the first to be notified when Nintendo’s newest mobile game, Dr. Mario World, launches for iOS and Android devices on 10th July. Check out the Welcome to Dr. Mario World trailer on our Nintendo Mobile YouTube channel which revealed new details about the puzzle game, including its capsule and virus-matching gameplay, colourful cast of viruses, characters, and more.

In Dr. Mario World, meddlesome viruses have the world in a panic and Dr. Mario and friends are tasked with eliminating them by matching capsules with viruses of the same colour. Players should keep calm, take their time and plan their approach carefully, as each puzzling combination of viruses in each stage must be cleared using a limited number of capsules.

Luckily, Dr. Mario isn’t the only one on call and a full office of doctors, including Dr. Peach, Dr. Bowser, Dr. Toad and many others, will be available to help players overcome the pesky viruses with various virus-busting skills. Over 200 stages across many different worlds will be available at launch, with new doctors, stages and worlds continuing to be added to Dr. Mario World on a regular basis after launch.

Dr. Mario World can also be played together with friends and family around the world. Players can earn and receive stamina-giving hearts from friends and use the hearts to play Stage Mode. In Versus Mode, players can turn up the intensity by challenging others online to a one-on-one showdown in real-time.

Dr. Mario World is free-to-start and will be available to download for iOS and Android devices beginning 10th July. Those who want to be notified once the game is available to download can pre-register for the game notification today.

Additional Links:

Dr. Mario World Twitter: https://twitter.com/Drmarioworld_EN
Dr. Mario World Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMarioWorld/
Nintendo Australia website: http://www.nintendo.com.au/  
Nintendo Australia Twitter: https://twitter.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo Australia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo AU on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/nintendoau

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