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WANTED: AMERICAN FUGITIVE GOES ON THE LAM, OUT TODAY

WANTED: AMERICAN FUGITIVE GOES ON THE LAM, OUT TODAY

FALLEN TREE GAMES ANNOUNCES ITS MODERN TAKE ON CLASSIC SANDBOX ACTION NOW AVAILABLE ON PS4 AND PC

LONDON — May 21st, 2019 — American Fugitive, the top-down open-world sandbox game from Curve Digital and developers Fallen Tree Games, is out now and on the loose, evading the law on PC and PlayStation 4. It will be out on parole on Nintendo Switch on May 23rd and Xbox One on May 24th. All versions will receive a 20 percent launch discount and will have a base price of £17.99, $/€ 19.99.

Check out the launch trailer here

Set in 1980s middle-America within a sleepy rural town, American Fugitive invites you to play as Will Riley. By no means a killer, but no angel either, you face life in prison for a crime you didn’t commit. Fueled by grief over the cold-blooded murder of your father, and armed with a burning desire for vengeance you’ll need to break out of jail to find the real culprit. Simply put: It’s payback time.

An ensemble cast of characters will offer players perilous missions across a story spanning 10-14 hours of gameplay time, allowing players a chance to help Will set things right. But can any of them be trusted to help Will uncover the truth? Are their motives as questionable as their integrity?

American Fugitive is the latest creation from Fallen Tree Games, an independent studio made of AAA talented developers previously known for working on titles such as TimeSplitters, Crysis, and Goldeneye 007: Reloaded. With their latest release they are looking to establish a new era in the sandbox game genre.

Through the fast-paced gameplay the player will discover the joy of top-down carnage with stunning 3D graphics and destructible environments, dramatic storytelling and epic car-chase mayhem.

Key features:                                  

  1. A mature action game based on an original story – Unravel a plot of mystery, deception and corruption, full of twists and turns, inhabited by a motley cast of law-breakers and law- enforcers.
  2. A massive open-world environment – Explore Redrock County, a beautiful and vibrant slice of 80s rural north America, on foot or by car.
  3. Choose the life of a felon – Rob houses, steal cars, arm yourself to the teeth. Just don’t get caught!
  4. Pedal to the Metal – test yourself against time trial challenges and stunt jumps dotted throughout the world, using any of the numerous vehicles.
  5. A wealth of activities – Undertake jobs for the criminal underworld, uncover hidden stashes, loot houses, stick up stores, fence fine art, eat donuts and more.

On the release of the game Lewis Boadle, Art Director at Fallen Tree Games, has this to say:

“It is time! Time to finally unveil our labour of love to the world, this indie behemoth that has occupied so many days (and nights) since 2016. All of our little team have poured their hearts and souls into American Fugitive, in an attempt to create something that was at once both familiar and fresh.

We have no doubt you’ll let us know your thoughts, and we can’t wait to hear them!”

On working with Fallen Tree Games alongside the development of American Fugitive, Cédrine Décoret (Product Manager at Curve Digital) said:

“It’s been a pleasure to work with such a talented team. American Fugitive is a great action-sandbox title which is immediately accessible. It’s one of those games that can turn a ‘quick go’ into a captivating play-session lasting for hours. One of my favourite activities is simply driving around the country-side, enjoying the sights and sounds of Americana, accompanied by the evocative soundtrack. Even if in Redrock County, things rarely stay serene for long!”

About Curve Digital

Curve Digital is one of the leading publishers of games on PC and consoles. Since 2013, the company has been working with some of the world’s best game developers to help bring their games to the broadest possible global audience; from indie hits like Dear Esther to the likes of the multi-million-selling Human: Fall Flat.  In 2017 Curve Digital was recognised by the celebrated Develop Industry Excellence Awards as ‘Publishing Hero’ and crowned the ‘Indie Games Publisher of the Year’ at the 2018 MCV Awards.  Most recently Curve Digital has been shortlisted for ‘Community Management of the Year’ and ‘Indie Games Publisher of the Year’ at the 2019 MCV Awards. 

For more information, please visit: www.curve-digital.com

About Fallen Tree Games
Fallen Tree Games is a videogame development company founded in 2011, and based in Nottingham, UK. The core team of five boasts a wealth of industry experience including numerous shipped titles such as TimeSplitters, Crysis, Black, and Goldeneye 007: Reloaded. The company has released six games to date including the much-loved puzzle series Quell, and has established a reputation for creating innovative and high-quality games across multiple genres.

Additional
American Fugitive is funded by Daedalus Partners LLP, an award-winning, specialist provider of innovative, value added alternative investment opportunities.

American Fugitive has received funding support from the UK Games Fund. The UK Games Fund supports the UK games development sector, particularly at the early stage, with the aim to boost the UK’s games business and talent ecosystem. The funding is intended to create jobs, promote diverse new teams, enhance skills and increase the amount of new games IPs in the UK.

American Fugitive is a product of the Greenshoots programme. Greenshoots is a programme jointly developed by Creative England and Microsoft to support talented game studios with bringing new and exciting game titles to market. It is supported by the Government’s Regional Growth Fund (RGF) and offers England’s most innovative developers funding to support the development of new games.

MOWIN’ & THROWIN’ LAUNCHES ON NINTENDO SWITCH AND PC MAY 31, 2019

MOWIN’ & THROWIN’ LAUNCHES ON NINTENDO SWITCH AND PC MAY 31, 2019

Couch party game playable online on PC via PARSEC

May 21st, 2019 — House Pixel Games is proud to announce its award-winning game of sabotage Mowin’ & Throwin’ will launch on Nintendo Switch and Steam May 31st — use lawn gnomes racing around in nitro-boosted mowers to wreck your neighbor’s yard by blasting rocks, fertilizer bags, and more at your unsuspecting opponents!

Mowin’ & Throwin’ is a competitive lawn mowing experience where the objective of the game is to have the least amount of grass on your lawn before time runs out. Choose your zany gnome avatar and mow down the competition in 2v2 or 1v1 modes. Mowin’ & Throwin’ is great for social gatherings, parties, and public events; as well as playing at home with friends, family, or people you only sort of like!

Mowin’ & Throwin’ Features:

  • A stunning variety of items drop from the sky during the match. Use them to knock gnomes off mowers, regrow grass, or flip your opponent’s controls!
  • Experience the thrill of mowing at breakneck speeds to gather grass bag ammo to shoot at your rival team’s yard! 
  • Grow closer with your friends by teaming up! Or ruin that friendship with a well aimed rock! Keep the couch fun during parties or when you need a break from the online world.
  • The controls and objective of Mowin’ & Throwin’ are easy to learn. But if you want to be a cut above the rest, you’ll need to master each lawn’s unique challenge to turn them to your advantage — some examples include shifting terrain, elevators, destructible environments, darkness, and more!

A single match only takes a few minutes, but Mowin’ & Throwin’ can keep you and your friends occupied for seasons! The experience is best played locally, but the PC edition is also playable online through PARSEC. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One editions are planned for release later this year as well.

To Learn More, Visit:

Developer Website & Newsletter: https://www.housepixelgames.com/
Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/762030/Mowin__Throwin/  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mowinnthrowin/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mowinnthrowin
Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/mnt

About House Pixel Games

House Pixel Games is an independent studio of developers who create memorable gaming experiences by combining the spirit of indie games with a touch of AAA production. We are dedicated to crafting games that friends and families can conveniently enjoy together and that forge unforgettable moments for our players.

ATELIER LULUA: THE SCION OF ARLAND AVAILABLE THIS FRIDAY

ATELIER LULUA: THE SCION OF ARLAND AVAILABLE THIS FRIDAY

Return to Arland on a Spellbinding New Adventure in GUST Studio’s Heart-Warming Atelier Series

Hertfordshire, 21st May 2019 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and GUST Studios is set to launch Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland this Friday, the 24th May 2019,for the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC via Steam®. The engaging role-playing game invites players on a magical journey across mythical Arland, as the young heroine, Lulua, sets out on an epic adventure in hopes of uncovering the secrets of the family’s homeland.

Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland continues the story of the fan-favourite Arland Trilogy, set several years after the happenings of the popular 2012 title: Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland. Fans familiar with the series will instantly be brought back to the nostalgic land they love through Lulua, the aspiring alchemist in training who discovers an ancient codex and awakens an ancient power within.

As Lulua sets out on her journey of discovery and alchemist knowledge, she must unravel the riddles of the codex, all the while attempting to master the basics of the Atelier series: exploration, synthesis, and battle. On her adventure, Lulua will  interact with a compelling cast of companions, with some familiar faces joining the line-up, including: the most renowned alchemist and mother of Lulua, Rorolina Frixell; the ex-apprentice of Rorona and influential alchemist, Totooria Helmold; keen adventurer and private guardian of Totori, Mimi Houllier Von Schwarzlang; and former knight turned chief of the ‘Guardian Force’, Sterkenburg Cranach. The characters come together to tell a story unique to the Atelier Universe, as Lulua embarks on a mission to fulfill her childhood dream of becoming a legendary alchemist and live up to the spells once cast by her mother.

Additionally, KOEI TECMO Europe also revealed early purchase DLC bonuses and a Limited-Edition version of Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland. All aspiring alchemists who purchase the game either digitally or physically within the first month of launch will receive the ‘Innocent Fairy’ and ‘Fish Girl’ costumes for Lulua via DLC.

A heart-warming new trailer was released today to celebrate the title’s launch, featuring the compelling cast of characters which will join Lulua on her journey across Arland.

For more information on Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland be sure to check out our official website http://www.ateliergames.eu/lulua/, Like us on www.facebook.com/ateliergames, and Follow us on Twitter @koeitecmoeurope for all the latest details.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

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

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The World Next Door Update Adds Versus Mode

Released in late March The World Next Door offered a fun but short look at a world where Earth and a magical realm called Emrys were connected to one another by portals that only opened once every generation but this time, a human named Jun managed to get trapped on the wrong side of the portal once they closed.

Those interested in the title and those who may already have it will be interested to hear that Rose City Games and Viz Media have a little extra in store for the game as the companies have released a free update for The World Next Door that adds in a Versus mode to the game, allowing players to battle against another utilizing the match-3 spell casting gameplay. A quick look at the mode can be found below while the game itself is currently available on PC, Mac, and Nintendo Switch.

Game of Thrones series finale shatters records for Foxtel

Game of Thrones series finale shatters records for Foxtel

The final episode of season eight of Game of Thrones made ratings history yesterday as a massive audience in Australia joined the rest of the world to watch the series finale in a global television simulcast, which brought to a close the most watched TV drama of all time.

The final episode, dubbed ‘The Iron Throne’, streamed exclusively on Foxtel Now and aired on FOX SHOWCASE yesterday, marking the conclusion of an incredible eight season Game of Thrones journey that has captivated audiences around the world for nearly a decade.

The final episode delivered an overnight linear audience across all airings of 1.076 million viewers, the largest overnight audience in subscription TV history. This also marks an increase of 21 percent on the season seven finale in 2017 and a 6 percent increase on the previous record holder, season 8 episode 3, ‘The Long Night’, which held the record of 1.011 million. Foxtel expects the finale episode to continue breaking records once the consolidated data becomes available. The Game of Thrones season 8 audience has been the most engaged ever, with the show pulling in a cumulative linear average audience of 1.413 million viewers per episode across episodes 1-4.

Game of Thrones’ series finale also brought a total premiere day audience of 471,000 viewers who streamed it live or On Demand across Foxtel Now and Foxtel GO.  The On Demand VPM of 432,000 is the largest single day On Demand VPM rating in Australian TV history.

Over the past eight seasons, Game of Thrones has become a cultural phenomenon, attracting record viewers and critical acclaim worldwide.The show also stands as the most Emmy Award-winning primetime scripted series ever, with a record 47 awards.

The Game of Thrones finale has set the stage for an incredible season of drama set to continue on Foxtel, which has revealed a huge slate of new and returning programs from Australia and around the world including the FX biographical series Fosse/Verdon; the gritty, action-packed crime drama Warrior; HBO’s star-powered teen drama Euphoria; anthology series The Act; and the latest Foxtel Original drama, Lambs of God.

Returning favourites streaming soon include the highly anticipated second seasons of Big Little LiesandRyan Murphy’s ground-breaking drama Pose; and an explosive seventh season of the critically-acclaimed fan favourite, Wentworth, which returns May 28.

About Foxtel

Foxtel is one of Australia’s most innovative and dynamic media companies and home to award winning local drama plus the widest choice in live sport, hit international TV and movies and a host of complete TV seasons to stream On Demand. Foxtel believes in the importance of telling Australian stories, and its ongoing commitment to creating the best in Australian programming has garnered numerous industry awards for its Foxtel Original productions. Foxtel has helped put Australian talent on the world stage with highly acclaimed international exports and it proudly invests in the people who help tell those stories by employing thousands of Australians directly and indirectly across Australia’s creative industry.  It has also pioneered advancements in entertainment technology with Australia’s first live 4K channel; the iQ4 set top box; the Foxtel GO app for mobile devices; streaming service, Foxtel Now and Foxtel broadband, home phone and entertainment bundles. Foxtel is owned by News Corporation (65%) and Telstra Corporation Limited ACN 051 775 556 (35%).

World of Tanks: Mercenaries Update 4.10 brings players feedback to life

World of Tanks: Mercenaries Update 4.10 brings players feedback to life

Return of the real-time-strategy commander mode, new tanks, deals and more!

May 21 2019 — World of Tanks: Mercenaries is ready to kick off winter with its latest Update 4.10. The update includes new in-game content, interface adjustments, tank customization, and much more.With the new Exact Armor Value Indicator, Commanders will no longer be guessing how much armour their vehicles have. Each highlighted armour plate will now display the exact amount of armour it has, instead of a range. No more guessing for the players means more tactical elements to use!

Fans will also enjoy this updates additional Camouflage options for Czechoslovakia, Italy, USSR and Germany. Players will be able to take the new collection for a spin in the adjusted Map Rotation and face off on more equal terms, thanks to the new Tank Balance Changes.

In other tank news, Wargaming is happy to introduce its latest tanks, the Mauerbrecher VK 168.01 (P) and the ELC Even 90. Sporting thick armour and a powerful 128mm gun, The Mauerbrecher will be available only until June 10th. This tank is a double threat – with heavy armour to shield your team, and a gun capable of dealing 440 damage per shot will result in the fun of driving a heavy tank with great fire power! Available only until June 11th, The ELC Even 90 is a light, mobile tank with excellent fire support. Tank commanders will find these new tanks really expand the tactics available on the battlefield. 

Furthermore, players can welcome back a very popular game mode in its latest update to Commander Mode. Available from May 21st through to May 27th, this limited time mode will once again provide an action-packed RTS mode for ambitious players who love strategy and tactics. Enhancements consist of improved controls including revamped mouse and keyboard controls, additional tanks, new methods for tank possession, the introduction of the new Berlin map, and more.

With winter on its way, Wargaming brings the newest edition of War Chests! This seasons War Chests include diverse content from the Commander’s War Chest, General’s War Chest, and the Heroes War Chest! With War Chests players can get Gold, Consumables, Free XP, and powerful Premium tanks, adding a new roster of epic, combat-ready Premium tanks with the latest iteration.

Finally, Deals of the Week returns with two fan favorite tanks on May 21st! Players will get 50% off the Bear KV-122 and the Primo Victoria for one week only! With its powerful gun and improved aim time, The Bear KV-122 will become an instant favorite for the fans of the Heavy class. The flexible Primo Victoria is a Swedish Tier VIII Medium tank unlike any other- combined with superior spotting and built-in camouflage bonuses. All Premium vehicles purchased from the Store come with a 100% trained Crew, their own Garage slot, and a mix of standard and Premium ammo.

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About World of Tanks: Mercenaries

World of Tanks: Mercenaries is a team-based massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to armoured combat, created by Wargaming West in Chicago, USA. Players immerse themselves in fierce 15-v-15 tank combat with opponents from around the world, and can fight it out on more than 90 different maps, and take command of their preferred vehicle out of over 740 tanks from 12 different nations. For the first time in the history of the World of Tanks series, a new Mercenaries line allows players to forsake nationalities and take the wheel on a new range of powerful tanks, exclusive to the console experience.

World of Tanks: Mercenaries is played by more than 18 million players worldwide and is available on all generations of PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Xbox 360. World of Tanks: Mercenaries can be downloaded for free by all PlayStation Network and Xbox Live account holders, with stunning 4K resolution and HDR support on PlayStation®4 Pro and Xbox One X.

The epic, story-driven campaign mode War Stories can also be played for free, with regular episodic stories giving players the chance to rewrite history in immersive single-player and co-operative battles.

Official website: http://console.worldoftanks.com

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 4500+ employees and offices spread all over the world.

Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Their flagship products include the massively popular free-to-play hit World of Tanks and the strategic naval action game World of Warships.

Official website: wargaming.com

RIVALRIES RESUME WITH THE FIRST F1® 2019 OFFICIAL GAME TRAILER

RIVALRIES RESUME WITH THE FIRST F1® 2019 OFFICIAL GAME TRAILER

RISE UP AGAINST YOUR RIVALS

Larkspur, Calif. – May 20, 2019 Codemasters® today revealed the first full in-game trailer for F1® 2019, the official videogame of the 2019 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™. Showcasing stunning visual uplift and the official F1 theme music written by composer Brian Tyler, the trailer focuses on intense rivalries as the drivers jostle for position in the heat of the battle. Culminating with the euphoria of victory, the trailer celebrates the 2019 F1 and 2018 FIA Formula 2 Championship™ cars and drivers. It also gives a glimpse of some of the classic F1 cars which return from previous iterations.

F1 2019 features 18 returning classic cars including:

  • 2010 Red Bull RB6
  • 2009 Brawn BGP 001
  • 2008 McLaren MP4 –23
  • 2007 Ferrari F2007
  • 2006 Renault R26
  • 2004 Ferrari F2004
  • 2003 Williams FW25
  • 1998 McLaren MP4-13
  • 1996 Williams FW18
  • 1992 Williams FW14
  • 1991 McLaren MP4/6               
  • 1988 McLaren MP4/4
  • 1982 McLaren MP4/1B
  • 1979 Ferrari 312 T4
  • 1978 Lotus 79
  • 1976 Ferrari 312 T2
  • 1976 McLaren M23D
  • 1972 Lotus 72D

INCLUDED IN THE F1 2019 ‘LEGENDS EDITION’: SENNA AND PROST

  • 1990 Ferrari F1-90
  • 1990 McLaren MP4/5B
  • 2010 Ferrari F10
  • 2010 McLaren MP4-25

INCLUDED IN THE F1 2019 ‘ANNIVERSARY EDITION’

  • 2010 Ferrari F10
  • 2010 McLaren MP4-25

“Every year we make great strides so the game is as authentic and immersive as possible and we have surpassed expectations with the quality of the visuals in F1 2019,” said Lee Mather, F1 Game Director at Codemasters. “We also know from fan feedback the classic cars our community want to race and we hope the returning roster, alongside the new vehicles from the Legends and Anniversary editions, will give them the choices they crave.”

F1 2019 features all the official teams, drivers and all 21 circuits from the 2019 season. This year sees the inclusion of F2 with players being able to complete the 2018 FIA Formula 2 Championship™. The 2019 F2 Championship content will be made available as a free digital update during the season**. The F1 2019 Legends Edition is launched with three days early access on June 25, 2019 on PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X and Windows PC. The F1 2019 Anniversary edition is released on June 28, 2019.

Follow Codemasters F1 games blog (http://blog.codemasters.com/f1/) and social channels on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Formula1game) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/formula1game) for future updates and pre-order now from http://www.formula1game.com/

* Cars are exclusive DLC content for Legends/Anniversary Digital & Boxed (DLC sold after 60 days).

**Online connection required to download the F2™ 2019 season content.

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ABOUT CODEMASTERS

Codemasters (AIM:CDM) is an award winning British video game developer and publisher with over 30 years of heritage. The company specializes in high quality racing games including DiRT, GRID, ONRUSH and the BAFTA award-winning official F1® series of videogames.

For more information on Codemasters’ product portfolio, please visit www.codemasters.com. Join in the conversation with @codemasters on Twitter or Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/codemasters.

F1 2019 Game – an official product of the FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. © 2019 The Codemasters Software Company Limited (“Codemasters”). All rights reserved. “Codemasters”®, “EGO”® and the Codemasters logo are registered trademarks owned by Codemasters.

The F1 FORMULA 1 logo, F1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company. © 2019 Cover images Formula One World Championship Limited, a Formula 1 company. Licensed by Formula One World Championship Limited. The F2 FIA FORMULA 2 CHAMPIONSHIP logo, FIA FORMULA 2 CHAMPIONSHIP, FIA FORMULA 2, FORMULA 2, F2 and related marks are trade marks of the Federation Internationale de L’Automobile and used exclusively under license.  All rights reserved.

All other copyrights or trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are being used under license. Developed and published by Codemasters.

ABOUT DEEP SILVER

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.

DIVE DEEP INTO THE RABBIT HOLEWITH ALL-NEW ‘WAR IN WONDERLAND’ EVENT FOR LINEAGE 2: REVOLUTION

DIVE DEEP INTO THE RABBIT HOLEWITH ALL-NEW ‘WAR IN WONDERLAND’ EVENT FOR LINEAGE 2: REVOLUTION

All New Alice-in-Wonderland-themed Content, Monsters, and Items Now Available to Players

LOS ANGELES – MAY 15, 2019 – The Heroes of Aden have an all-new threat to face and conquer in Wonderland as Netmarble Corp. issues its latest update that brings the mad world of the Alice in Wonderland novel to the popular mobile massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), Lineage 2: Revolution. Thanks to the mistake of Varot the curious cat, players can step into Wonderland and join forces with Alice on a quest to save her world with the new ‘War in Wonderland’ update.

Inspired by the classic Alice in Wonderland novel, Lineage 2: Revolution’s War in Wonderland update adds a special Temporal Rift Dungeon – Alice’s Dream – that lets players enter the world of Wonderland at Level 10 where they will encounter weird animals, card soldiers, and the Cheshire Cat as the final boss. An all-new Adena Vault – Queen’s Treasure Chest – will be available for entry at Level 35 where expert players can conquer Card captains and soldiers for rewards.

Other updates to Lineage 2 Revolution’s War in Wonderland event include:

  • Alice in Wonderland-Themed Items – Introduced in this update are Alice-themed items for players to collect and enjoy. These include new costumes, an all-new Mount and Agathion, and 3D Wonderland Wardrobe Tickets that allow players to try on all event costumes for a limited time.
  • Cloak and Costume Substats – Starting today, cloak and costume stats will be categorized into ‘collection bonus’ and ‘equipped effect’ items. ‘Collection Bonus’ items apply its bonus regardless of the player’s loadout while ‘Equipped Effect’ items only activate when players equip them. Once all War in Wonderland costumes are collected, players can expect 30,000 CP from these items.
  • Event Field Monsters & World Bosses – Later this month, monsters inspired the rabbits in Alice in Wonderland, will appear in game and a new Event World Boss, Elnagandr, will be added to the last half. These monsters drop special items when defeated.

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

Lineage 2: Revolution is available on iOS and Android. For more information regarding Lineage 2: Revolution, visit the game information website (http://l2.netmarble.com) and the official Facebook page (https://facebook.com/OfficialLineage2Revolution/).

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About Netmarble Corporation

Netmarble Corp. strives to entertain audiences of all ages around the world by providing great mobile gaming experiences. Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble is the fastest-growing mobile game company and consistently ranks as a top mobile developer and publisher worldwide. With more than 5,500 employees, Netmarble has been producing and servicing some of the most successful mobile games including Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, 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.

TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX® SIEGE REVEALS OPERATION PHANTOM SIGHT

TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX® SIEGE REVEALS OPERATION PHANTOM SIGHT

Rediscover the reworked Kafe Dostoyevsky map alongside two new eye-opening Operators in Year 4 Season 2

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — May 20th, 2019 — Today, Ubisoft announced the full details of the second season of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Siege Year 4 content. Operation Phantom Sight introduces an all-new Attacker and a Defender, Nøkk and Warden respectively, as well as a major map rework of Kafe Dostoyevsky, the high-class locale situated at the heart of Moscow. Furthermore, in Year 4 Season 2, Rainbow Six Siege will introduce new changes to the recently implemented feature, Reverse Friendly Fire, as well as updates to the Rainbow Six Siege storefront and the Ranked playlist.

In this new season, Nøkk and Warden will redefine how intel is gathered as the newest additions to the Rainbow Six Siege Operator line-up. Armed with her FMG-9 submachine gun and SIX12-SD shotgun, Nøkk uses her high-tech HEL Presence Reduction gadget to quietly navigate behind enemy lines, invisible to cameras and drones alike. In the meantime, Warden uses his Glance Smartglasses to enhance his vision, providing him with better visibility in smoke as well as immunity to flashes while remaining still. His M590A1 shotgun and MPX submachine gun makes him a powerful anchor and entry denier in defense.

In addition to these two new Rainbow recruits, players will be able to explore the map rework of Kafe Dostoyevsky, which incorporates significant changes to the current map in order to open up and diversify gameplay: the first floor has been redesigned, new Bomb sites appear on the second floor, alongside many other updates improving replayability and gameplay opportunities. Other features that will be introduced in the upcoming season include further updates to Reverse Friendly Fire based on data and community feedback, a reworked Ranked playlist and a new in-game storefront.

For more information about Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, please visit: https://rainbow6.ubisoft.com.

About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege

Alongside a thriving professional esports scene and a community of over 40 million registered players, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of a fast-paced, ever-evolving multiplayer experience grounded in the selection of unique Operators. Using the right mix of tactics and destruction, Rainbow Six teams engage their enemies in sieges, where both sides have exclusive skills and gadgets at their disposal. Defenders prepare by transforming the environments around them into modern strongholds, while attackers use recon drones to gain intel for carefully planning their assault. With access to dozens of Operators inspired by real world counter-intelligence agents from around the globe, players can choose exactly how they want to approach each challenge they encounter. Through the constant addition of new Operators and maps that add to the depth of both strategy and combat, the unpredictability of each round of Rainbow Six Siege sets a new bar for intensity and competition in gaming.

About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2017–18 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,732 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com

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Sniper Elite V2 Remastered Review

Sniper Elite V2 Remastered

Developer: Rebellion
Publisher: Rebellion
Platforms: PlayStation 4Switch, Xbox OneWindows (Reviewed)
Release Date: 14 May 2019
Price: $59.99USD – Available Here $69.95AUD – Available Here

Overview

Sniper Elite franchise feels like it was made specifically for me. I instantly picked Zer0 in Borderlands 2 and if there is ever a skill for stealthy kills in any RPG, I’ll be sure to allocate my points there first. There is something super engaging in playing as an unseen predator, picking enemies off one by one while they’re at the end of their wits trying to find you. After the first game, the improved Sniper Elite 2, incredible Sniper Elite 3 and marvelous Sniper Elite 4, we are now moving forward to the….remaster of the second game? Hm sure, I’m a bit cautious (and interested) so let’s see what’s under the hood.

Story

Once again we step into the shoes of Karl Fairburne, an elite sniper thrown into the heart of war-torn Berlin. It’s almost the end of the war and Nazis are losing on all front. Your mission is to prevent the V2 rocket technology falling into the hands of Red Army, aid any scientist(s) willing to defect to the US and make it out of the crosshairs of two armies. This time, we have all the DLC included in the remastered version and the ability to play as other characters beside Karl in both campaign and multiplayer modes.

Gameplay

If you’ve played the original Sniper Elite 2, then there isn’t much to say or add here. Seriously. When I heard that they were remastering this game, my first thought would be that it will get a fresh coat of paint with the improved stealth, game mechanics and engine from Sniper Elite 3 and more. Sure, we can play as different characters now but for some lazy reason, you will still be shown as Karl in all the cutscenes. There is also a new photo mode to capture and edit your x-ray shots. But besides that, everything else is the same from the original. If anything, I did notice that the AI was a bit more forgiving (if not dumber) compared to the original. They rarely move towards my position and only peek out once in a while from the cover, inviting me to play whack-a-mole with their helmets. for what it’s worth, the gameplay is still as engaging as ever and sniping their brains and guts will never get old. Aside from your trusty sniper rifle, you can also carry a submachine gun of your choice and a pistol. I’ll always recommend the silenced one, because why carry all three loud weapons with you. Another fun way to neutralize enemies is with mine traps, placing dynamite, land mines and sniping off the hand grenades from their belt (a bit tricky to pull off but incredibly satisfying).

Visuals

Ah, here we are. The saving grace of this remaster. Or is it? To be fair, so changes have been made but it’s more of a game being injected with an incredible amount of botox rather than being improved. We can now play in higher resolutions compared to the original and the textures way sharper…..which also makes some parts of the game unnatural. The war-torn cities now look absurdly clean and washed and it’s n different with you and enemies. The uniforms are spotless, character models now resemble vax figures and I’m pretty sure Karl could now kill someone with his sharp and stiff hairdo. It’s been seven years since the release of the original game and some things that we could find acceptable are not anymore. Notably, the color palette in Sniper Elite V2. It didn’t receive any sort of visual remaster so you’ll be playing most of the levels in 50 Shades of Brown. I did notice some improved lighting, less obnoxious glare from the original and better shadows but that’s it. In general, the game does look better but that’s not much of a when almost everything is painted in monochromatic brown with some other color here and there.

Audio

I installed the original Sniper Elite V2 and after going back and forth, I can say that there is noticeable improvement in audio department. The echoing of sniper shots are better (especially in open areas), gun sounds are improved as well as ambiental noise. It’s kinda weird and sad that this part received way more attention than the visuals. Based on sound alone, you can pinpoint where the enemies are coming from towards you, which is something I couldn’t tell in the original. This angle of the game is actually the only one where the game doesn’t show its age and where the remastering makes some difference.

Overall

You know, giving a bad grade to a game is never easy. Every release had some effort and passion poured into it, it’s just that the sum of all isn’t enough for a passing grade. But you know what’s far worse? Giving a bad grade to a game that you love. I’m a big fan of Sniper Elite games, but this barely passes for a remaster. It’s a botched plastic surgery. If you never played any of the games from the franchise, this should be your entry. Now, is it worth spending more than 30 euros for some visual touch-ups that most developers would give as a free update? My answer is a firm no. Sniper Elite V2 Remastered tries to scrape the bottom of the barrel of what is considered as a remaster of a product. It’s sad because if this game was remastered in the engine of the games that came after, that alone would be enough to give it some new life. If I’m happy with this, then I will be happy with a different dev adding a couple of more trees or cars in their game and slapping a remaster on that. This is where I draw a line. Paraphrasing the words of a wise Gandalf: “This shall not pass!”

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