TOKYO, 5 September 2019 – SEGA today announced that Fist of the North Star LEGENDS ReVIVE has now made its debut in global markets on iOS and Android.
Developed under the supervision of Tetsuo Hara, Fist of the North Star LEGENDS ReVIVE aims to be the ultimate way to re-experience the story of Fist of the North Star. It recreates the story of the original best-selling manga in painstaking detail right from the very first chapter. Old-school fans and newcomers to the series can experience the dramatic story like never before through 3D pre-rendered and comic-like cut-scenes.
Designed as an action RPG, the story takes place in an era when Hokuto Shinken’s most deadly martial art was believed to be lost. By gathering the fragments of stone monuments, all characters, including Kenshiro, Raoh and many more become playable. Players will be able to create their own dream team.
The pre-registration that started in June has exceeded 700,000 pre-registrants! As a reward, all users will receive the character “Rei” as well as many other useful items.
About “Fist of the North Star”: Fist of the North Star is a classic Japanese manga published in Weekly Shonen Jump. The Fist of the North Star manga series, written by Buronson and illustrated by Tetsuo Hara, was originally serialized from 1983 to 1988 in a total of 27 manga volumes, and went on to become one of the best-selling manga series in history, spawn numerous anime adaptations, a live-action motion picture, collectible merchandise, and much more.
KOEI TECMO ANNOUNCES A MAGICAL NEW GAME BASED ON THE ICONIC MANGA AND
ANIME SERIES, ‘FAIRY TAIL’
Join the Eccentric Fairy Tail Guild
On Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC via STEAM Next Year!
Hertfordshire, 5th
September 2019 – Today,
KOEI TECMO Europe is excited to reveal FAIRY TAIL, a brand-new magical
JRPG in development by GUST Studios, based on Hiro Mashima’s best-selling
Japanese manga of the same name. This enchanting new title marks the first
‘FAIRY TAIL’ game to launch on home console in the West, allowing series fans
and newcomers alike to join in and experience the beloved narrative that has
captivated people from around the globe for over a decade.
Demons, dark wizards, dragons, and cats. You’ll find it all as you start your journey in the land of Fiore and play through the adventures of Natsu Dragneel and Lucy Heartfilia as well as other eccentric members of the FAIRY TAIL mage guild on a fun-filled and thrilling quest. GUST Studios is creating the game under the supervision of author Hiro Mashima, promising a faithful recreation for the FAIRY TAIL world and its unusual inhabitants, including everything from magic to its iconic characters.
While more information about the game’s release will be revealed next week at Tokyo Game Show 2019, KOEI TECMO released a thrilling new trailer showcasing the fiery and intense magical battles players can experience when they join the FAIRY TAIL guild. FAIRY TAIL will be available in 2020 on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC via Steam®.
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
Over the years the Gears of War franchise has managed to tell an original storyline over the course of an amazing trilogy plus a prequel to provide a little extra backstory and more recently the series even passed the torch to a younger generation of protagonists in Gears of War 4. Now three years later The Coalition has returned with a new entry in the series that packs plenty of changes to its campaign, dropped part of the title entirely, as well as refined its multiplayer even further. Have these changes made Gears 5 better or are they simply too far from the formula the series is known for?
Story
Those who may have missed out on the story told in Gears of War 4, or may have forgotten bits and pieces of it, won’t have to worry as the first thing Gears 5 does is provide a solid summary of events that took place in the form of a recap video before throwing players right into the new story. Some time has passed since the events of the previous game and while humanity has mostly gathered back together on Sera, the Swarm remain a constant threat to those survivors. As such the Marcus, JD, Del, and Kait are searching for the remnants of a Hammer of Dawn satellite in an attempt to bring the powerful weapon that once helped change the tide of the war back online. Though all the while Kait continues to struggle with headaches and nightmares that have plagued her since the previous game and must go on a journey to learn more about herself.
Oddly enough, while the Gears of War story campaigns rarely felt like they were telling something that could easily be spoiled outside of one or two major events, or featured plenty of worldbuilding details in general, Gears 5 makes a major change in that regards and going further into the actual plot beyond this point would be spoiling some rather large events. This can be seen as a rather impressive storyline improvement over the previous entry that only offered a handful of new plot details and while the original trilogy had its fair share of emotional moments, the character-drive storyline found in Gears 5 makes for an emotional journey that puts Kait almost entirely in the spotlight.
That isn’t to say that the other characters are pushed to the back, instead they play more of a supporting role this time around though Del also gets plenty of time to shine as he tends to spend the most time with Kait in the game. It is also worth noting that while previous Gears of War games still gave us bits of information about the backstory of Sera and the people who live on it and the adversities they faced, most of this info was drip-fed through collectibles and little mentions here and there. While collectibles are still very present in Gears 5‘s storyline the game also delves far deeper into the history of the world and its people than ever before.
To think that numerous pieces of information and some rather large twists to an already established storyline could come in the fifth entry of a series is a bit surprising but a pleasant one to say the least. Filling in various plot holes from past games as well as offering players a look at the darker history of the world these characters are pushed in a number of unique ways we haven’t seen since the emotional events surrounding Dom and there is even a choice to be made near the end of the story though what that may be is up to the player to find out. That being said, don’t expect a very solid ending as this time around Gears 5 adopts an ending that is very reminiscent of the whole “finish the fight” aspect of Halo 2 where it ends in a cliffhanger. This will almost assuredly be answered in the next entry but be prepared to feel a bit let down in that regard.
Gameplay
There are many games that have managed to master a certain style of gameplay and the Gears of War series has easily mastered the cover-based shooter and that continues to be the case in Gears 5. Players will find all of their favorite weapons returning with a few new weapons being added into the arsenal, such as a grenade launcher attached to a lancer, a massive spiked club for close encounters, and even a weapon with a massive clip that fires more accurately the longer it is shot before misfiring. Sliding behind cover, taking a few shots at an enemy, nailing an active reload, and popping back out to try and take down another enemy still feels as smooth as ever and the new multitude of weapons, including plenty of time with everyone’s beloved Swarm slicing chainsaw lancer, all pack plenty of punch making the game’s gunplay feel like it really packs a punch.
In the single player campaign not only can players choose to play the game solo but they can play with up to three other players, one taking on the role of the other NPC in the story and the other controlling their robotic companion Jack. Jack is a featured far more than any previous robot assistant in previous games as not only does he have a skill tree featuring a number of skills that can be used in the middle of a firefight to make things easier but he can also be upgraded in various ways. While playing through Gears 5‘s campaign players will not only find the aforementioned collectibles but also components that can then be used to unlock various upgrades to Jack’s abilities such as having a stunning blast having a larger radius or recharging quicker, or simply being able to take more damage. In single player these new skills are quite useful at times and open up a new way to tackle some challenges and if you’re playing with a full team of three, the Jack player will appreciate a more upgraded unit to play as.
Aside from Jack’s upgrades Gears 5 also offers another new change to the campaign that takes the game in another new direction. For long stretches of the game players will still find themselves taking part in gloriously over the top action set-pieces with intense firefights featuring both returning and new enemy types, but the middle of the game opens up to an extremely large level style that allows for a more free roam style of gameplay. Players will be able to explore these open maps with a wind powered ski-sled called a skiff and while it is entirely possible to simply head towards the marked objective exploration not only rewards the player with short side-quests that often result in new dialogue as well as collectibles but also a few weapon variations in the form of relic style weaponry that have additional bonuses stacked onto them. This open world style of exploration may seem a bit uneven compared to the usually tight and narrow style of gameplay that fans may be familiar with but it’s handled well enough and offers some unique moments and surprise encounters.
Outside of the campaign mode those who loved Gears of War for its multiplayer will find that the game has still retained most of its greatest modes and added a few new things to spice things up. Players will still have the traditional Versus gameplay featuring a number of different game types such as the amazing Arms Race, Dodgeball, Execution, Team Deathmatch, and more as well as a new Arcade Deathmatch. Arcade features players on both teams selecting characters that all have different starting weapons as well as weapons that can then be purchased using in-match currency earned for kills, executions, and pity streaks for dying a lot in a row. This Arcade mode actually does change up the gameplay a bit and can be a nice respite from some of the more standard competitive styles found in the normal modes, as such Versus continues to offer a little of everything and then some.
Horde mode returns as well with a few new changes though remains true to at its core. Players will work cooperatively with one another to survive against waves of increasingly difficult enemies with boss fights occuring every five stages. Depending on what character the player is using, and their role of being a scout, support, etc, will vary what they can acquire from the Fabricator using energy dropped from defeated enemies. Crafting an elaborate death tunnel filled with turrets, arc-lightning, and floor traps can be a great thrill but be prepared for a challenge as even a full team of five will have their mettle challenged on higher ranks even on the easier difficulty levels, of which there are now many to select from.
Finally the brand new Escape mode features up to three players at a time taking part in a survival match that pits them up against a wave of death chasing them from behind and their only hope for survival being behind an unknown number of Swarm. These Escape matches may take a bit to get used to but they really can nail down the feeling of having to struggle against enemies at times primarily due to the fact that not only do players have to keep moving as the gas bomb detonated near the start of the mode will kill them if they are caught up in it, but ammunition is also kept to a bare minimum. Stealth kills and scavenging for ammunition or utilizing a character’s specific special ability that has to recharge over time can be a real thrill and some fights can be real tense. In fact, when playing with a solid team this mode can easily be found as a favorite for those who enjoy survival style gameplay. That being said, the modes can feel a bit repetitive at times since there are only so many variants available at the moment though since players can create their own Escape maps, it will be interesting to see what the community can come up with.
Visuals & Audio
The Coalition had quite the task for themselves when it came to one-upping what players saw in Gears of War 4 but they’ve certainly managed to accomplish it here in Gears 5. Not only are the character models as detailed and varied as ever, with the core cast undergoing a few style changes throughout the campaign and of course in multiplayer but the environments found in the campaign are absolutely stunning to see. The Skiff travel sequences can be absolutely astounding to see and of course the combat can is just as visceral and meaty as ever, though the real highlights are the high-intensity setpieces that will be hard for anyone to forget.
One must also give the voice actors, all of whom have returned to reprise their respective roles with new characters fitting right in, a lot of credit as the emotional impact of a number of the story beats wouldn’t hit nearly as hard if it wasn’t for their great voice work here. Alongside the astounding voice cast the game features a number of great pieces of background music that feel great when accompanying an intense shootout as well as some more somber tracks used for exploration or during the aforementioned drama.
Overall
Gears 5 breathes a breath of fresh air into a franchise that didn’t even need it by expanding the scope of the storyline into a more emotional realm and delivering plenty of new pieces of information that reveal more about the world the game takes place in while also expanding the gameplay world a bit by featuring a few more open areas that are bookended by the straightforward action packed set piece filled firefights fans love. With the tightest gunplay to date with a few new ways to take the fight to the enemy Gears 5’s multiplayer mode also continues to excel at giving players a little something of everything to try, with the new Arcade and Escape modes being great additions to an already packed offering.
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Banjo &
Kazooie join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate starting today
5th September, 2019 – During a packed Nintendo Direct
video presentation, Nintendo announced many new games coming to the Nintendo Switch console, including Blizzard’s hit
title Overwatch, as well as games launching today
like Divinity:
Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition. Nintendo also provided new
details about previously announced upcoming games, like The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.
Other
highlights of the Nintendo Direct presentation include the introduction of
Terry Bogard from the Fatal Fury series as the fourth playable DLC fighter in Super
Smash Bros. Ultimate, the reveal of classic Super NES games coming to the Nintendo Switch Online service, and the announcement of
games like Return
of the Obra Dinn, Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Encore
and the
definitive version of the original Xenoblade
Chronicles all
making their way to Nintendo Switch.
Overwatch
Legendary Edition: Tracer,
Mei, Hanzo and all the other colourful characters from massively popular
online game Overwatch are coming to Nintendo Switch. The fast-paced
multiplayer game is scheduled to hit Nintendo Switch on 15th
October.Pre-load on Nintendo eShop starts later today.
Terry
Bogard comes to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Releasing
in November, Terry Bogard from the classic SNK fighting franchise Fatal
Fury joins Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a playable fighter.
Terry Bogardis part of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters
Pass, which includes five Challenger Packs as they are released, each
with one DLC fighter, one stage and multiple music tracks. The Fighters
Pass can be purchased on Nintendo eShop at a
suggested price of AU$32.50 / NZ$42.50, with individual Challenge Packs
available for AU$7.80 / NZ$10.20 each.
Banjo & Kazooie Join
the Battle:Starting
today, Banjo & Kazooie from the popular Banjo-Kazooie series are
joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The new fighters are part of the third Challenger
Pack DLC (sold separately). In addition to the characters, players will
also get to enjoy the Spiral Mountain stage, as well as music tracks from
the classic games.
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition: MONOLITHSOFT’s epic Xenoblade
Chronicles, which originally launched in
2011 on the Wii console, is destined to be reborn on Nintendo Switch as Xenoblade
Chronicles: Definitive Edition. The game,
which chronicles the adventures of Shulk and Fiora, is scheduled to launch
for Nintendo Switch in 2020.
Super Nintendo Entertainment
System – Nintendo Switch Online: Super NES games are coming to Nintendo Switch – and
they are free for anyone who has a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
Starting tomorrow, 6th September, 20 classic Super NES games
will launch for the Nintendo Switch Online service:
Super Mario
World
Super Mario
Kart
The Legend
of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Super
Metroid
Stunt Race
FX (Available
for the first time since its original Super NES release)
Kirby’s
Dream Land 3
Super Mario
World 2: Yoshi’s Island
Star Fox
F-ZERO
Pilotwings
Kirby’s
Dream Course
BRAWL
BROTHERS
Breath of
Fire
Demon’s
Crest
Joe &
Mac 2: Lost in the Tropics
SUPER
E.D.F. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE
Super
Ghouls’n Ghosts
Super Puyo
Puyo 2 (Available
for the first time in Europe)
Super
Tennis (Available
for the first time since its original Super NES release)
All
of these Super NES games can be played with online functionality on Nintendo
Switch Online, including multiplayer gameplay in select games and voice chat
via the Nintendo Switch Online app*. Suspend points and an easy-to-use Rewind
feature that lets players replay sections of the game will also be available at
launch. More Super NES games will join the collection in the future, adding to
the growing library of classic games available to Nintendo Switch Online
members, including more than 40 games from the original Nintendo Entertainment
System. To access the games, Nintendo Switch owners must have an active
membership to the Nintendo Switch Online service.
Super Nintendo Entertainment System Controller: To recapture the original feel of Super NES games, a wireless Super Nintendo Entertainment System Controller will be available as a special offer only to Nintendo Switch Online members**. Once the controller is available for pre-purchase, it will be possible to order up to four controllers per Nintendo Account at https://www.nintendo.com.au/switch-online, at a price of AU$39.95 each.
Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Encore: The game that brought together the worlds of Fire Emblem and ATLUS is coming to Nintendo Switch. Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Encore is the Nintendo Switch version of the acclaimed RPG that originally launched on Wii U. This new version of the game contains a new song that wasn’t in the original, new story elements and the ability to take it on the go. Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Encore launches for Nintendo Switch on 17th January.
TETRIS® 99 – Ver. 2.0 + DLC Update: The digital version of TETRIS® 99 is getting an update! TETRIS® 99 Invictus mode is here … but it’s not for the faint of heart. Players can’t even play it unless they achieve TETRIS MAXIMUS status, which means getting first place at least once in the traditional online mode of TETRIS® 99. In addition to Invictus mode, Daily Missions will be added to TETRIS® 99 for everyone to enjoy. By clearing these missions, players will acquire in-game tickets to exchange for a variety of custom themes. To show off accomplishments, new player icons will be added as well. Beyond all this, the second wave of content is coming for those who purchased the Big Block DLC. In 2P Share Battle mode, share Joy-Con controllers for a two-player game against each other and the CPU. In Local Arena mode, friends can get together in person to battle via new local wireless multiplayer. The version 2.0 update and new paid DLC for TETRIS® 99 will launch later today. Also, a physical version of TETRIS® 99will be available starting 20th September and will include all Big Block DLC plus a 12-month individual membership to Nintendo Switch Online.
Pokémon Sword / Pokémon Shield: New details (and two new Pokémon) were revealed for Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, launching exclusively for Nintendo Switch on 15th November.
Polteageist is a ghost-type Pokémon and makes a home for itself by hiding among dishes at hotels and restaurants. Its body is made of tea, and it may even let a trusting Trainer have a taste of its tea. The flying- and water-type Pokémon Cramorant will swallow absolutely anything that looks hearty enough. It has an exclusive ability called Gulp Missile. While using Surf or Dive in battle, it will counter when attacked.
Players will be able to travel through the new Galar region in style. In this game, players can outfit their main Trainer in tops, bottoms, outerwear, gloves, new hairstyles and even a little makeup. During their journey, players can camp any time at Pokémon Camp. While there, players can play with Pokémon and get to know them better. In the new Wild Area, players can visit other players’ camps as well. Up to four players and their Pokémon can hang out at a camp together. Pokémon Camp is also a great place to cook up some Curry on Rice. In Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, there are many types of delicious Curry on Rice that can be registered to the Curry Dex.
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening: Link’s latest adventure is almost here. In The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, players can place chambers earned in the adventure to create custom Chamber Dungeons. Finished dungeons can be saved to a compatible amiibo figure in The Legend of Zelda series or Super Smash Bros. series so they can be shared with friends. A new Link amiibo figure inspired by the style of the game will launch on 20th September, the same day as the game.
Luigi’s Mansion 3: Every floor of the haunted hotel in Luigi’s Mansion 3 is a different theme, including the pyramid setting of Tomb Suites, a disco floor and a pirate-themed restaurant. In the newly announced ScreamPark party mode, two to eight players can battle against each other as a Luigi team and a Gooigi team even with only one Nintendo Switch console***. The teams will compete to see who can defeat the most ghosts, collect the most coins or break the most targets. Luigi’s Mansion 3 opens the doors of its haunted hotel on 31st October.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Players join the Desert Island Getaway Package by Nook Inc, and start a relaxing new life full of creativity, charm and freedom in this next instalment in the Animal Crossing series, launching for Nintendo Switch on 20th March 2020.
DAEMON X MACHINA: This new action-shooter launches on 13th September, but players who want to take those powerful Arsenals for a spin can try out the free demo version of the game starting today. In the Prologue demo, players will pilot their mechs through the beginning of the game, and all progress earned will carry over to the main game. A key feature of the demo is the ability to play in co-op mode with up to four players.
Super Kirby Clash: To defeat bosses this wicked, it’ll take a whole team of Kirbys. In this free-to-start multiplayer*** action game, players can choose from four unique Roles and join up to three other players to take down tough bosses. They can puff up power by crafting weapons, or use Gem Apples, which can be earned as in-game currency or purchased using real-world money, to recharge Vigor (a resource that recharges over time), unlock new quests or trade for weapons, armour, support items or stickers. Players can pass a Joy-Con controller to a friend to play multiplayer on one Nintendo Switch console, play local wireless on multiple consoles with up to four players***, and if they have a Nintendo Switch Online membership, they can even play online****. Super Kirby Clash is available now exclusively on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: In addition to playing classic multiplayer events with Mario, Sonic and all their friends, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 also features a single-player story mode, new minigames and 10 retro-style events. These new events are displayed in old-school 2D graphics, perfect for retro fans around the world. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 goes for the gold medal in Australia and New Zealand on 8th November.
Return of the Obra Dinn: The critically acclaimed, stylish indie game is coming to Nintendo Switch this spring. As an insurance investigator for the East India Company, players must board a ship, explore its surroundings, turn back time with the Memento Mortem pocket watch, and record logical deductions to solve the ship’s mysteries.
Little Town Hero: In this new RPG from Game Freak, the developers of the Pokémon games, players must battle monsters and gather support from townspeople, all while staying within the borders of a single town. Little Town Hero, which also features music by Undertale creator Toby Fox, makes a stand on Nintendo Switch on 16th October. Pre-load on Nintendo eShop starts later today.
Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise: A sequel to the cult classic deadly Premonitionis headed to Nintendo Switch. When FBI agent Aaliyah Davis opens an investigation into an old serial-killer case, she also opens a door to the unknown. Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise boggles and beguiles on Nintendo Switch in 2020. The original game in the series will launch in Nintendo eShop as Deadly Premonition Origins starting today.
Rogue Company:Introducing Rogue Company, a 5-v-5 online shooter from Hi-Rez Studios. In this new IP, players can play against friends or instantly match up online with a similarly skilled team in a variety of objective-based modes. Mercenaries can be fully customised to match the player’s style. Rogue Company sneaks up to Nintendo Switch in 2020.
Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast: May the Force be with this Star Wars classic. Kyle Katarn, agent of the New Republic, is our only hope to stop a rogue Jedi. Get your lightsaber at the ready, Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast is coming to Nintendo Switch on 24th September.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition: This critically beloved and fan-favourite role-playing game is available on Nintendo Switch beginning today. With the power of Nintendo Switch, players can slay monsters and unleash magic with up to three other friends at home or on the go.
DOOM 64: There are at least 64 reasons for fans to get excited about classic first-person shooter DOOM 64 coming to Nintendo Switch, with the ability to play it anywhere being one of them. DOOM 64 launches on Nintendo Switch on 22nd November.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition: As Geralt of Rivia, players have a massive world to explore at home or on the go. In this version of the game, all DLC and story expansions are along for the ride. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition comes to Nintendo Switch on 15th October.
Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection: Become the most feared pirate in the Caribbean in Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and then transform into the ultimate assassin hunter in Assassin’s Creed: Rogue. That’s two action-packed games from the award-winning Assassin’s Creed series for one great value! All past single-player DLC is included, as well as new features like touch control and motion aiming. Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection launches for Nintendo Switch on 6th December.
Dauntless: Battle for survival at the edge of a savage frontier in the online, free-to-play action-RPG Dauntless. Whether they’re a veteran looking to take slaying on the go, or a rookie ready to forge a legacy, players can craft hundreds of gear options and team up with others to take down boss-sized Behemoths. The Nintendo Switch version of Dauntless launches this year and features full cross-play, cross-compatibility, and feature parity—so players on Nintendo Switch can join a global community millions strong and, for the first time ever, take their Slayers on the go.
Trials of Mana: A remastered version of this fantasy adventure will come to Nintendo Switch on 24th April 2020. This new version of the classic game features fully voiced characters and upgraded graphics. Players who want to play the original can enjoy it as part of the currently available Collection of Mana for Nintendo Switch.
New amiibo: Three new amiibo figures in the Super Smash Bros. series – Incineroar, Chrom and Simon Belmont – will launch in stores on 15th November.
NBA2K20: On 6th September, players can take to the court in NBA2K20 for Nintendo Switch.
The Outer Worlds: Explore the furthest reaches of space and encounter a host of factions all vying for power in The Outer Worlds bounding to Nintendo Switch soon.
Just Dance 2020: Bust a move to some of the hottest music hits today in Just Dance 2020, headed to Nintendo Switch on 5th November.
Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered: The critically acclaimed and fan-favourite RPG can be taken anywhere when it launches for Nintendo Switch on 20th September.
Devil May Cry 2: Starring iconic video game character Dante, classic action game Devil May Cry 2 launches for Nintendo Switch on 19th September. Pre-load on Nintendo eShop starts later today.
Vampyr: Players who have a thirst for … moody third-person action-RPGs are in for a bloody treat when Vampyr launches for Nintendo Switch on 29th October.
Call of Cthulhu: Answer the call in this survival horror RPG game when Call of Cthulhu launches for Nintendo Switch on 8th October.
Farming Simulator 20: Hop on a tractor, bite on some straw and pick up a Nintendo Switch system. Farming Simulator20 plants itself on Nintendo Switch on 3rd December.
GRID Autosport: The high-speed racing game GRID Autosport comes to Nintendo Switch on 19th September. Pre-load on Nintendo eShop starts later today.
Calling
all PUBG gamers to squad up and load up for
Red Bull Fight or Flight powered by OMEN
5 September, 2019 – Today registrations have opened for Red Bull Fight or Flight, the biggest PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS (PUBG) esports tournament for
amateurs Australia has ever seen.
Red Bull Fight or Flight, a first-of-its-kind battle royale esports tournament powered by OMEN (HP’s purpose-built gaming range) and in collaboration with ESL, will challenge 4-person squads with custom PUBG settings, to see whether they will fight, or take flight to become the last team standing.
The unique in-game settings for Red
Bull Fight or Flight are different to PUBG esports. The games will be
fast-paced, lasting no longer than 15 minutes, with the playing field shrinking
rapidly and causing more damage to you and your team. In addition, the loot
spawns are much more concentrated and more frequent care packages offer better
equipment. With qualifiers open to all gamers, Red Bull Fight or Flight will level the playing field for amateur
and seasoned gamers alike and make for a fantastic viewing experience.
Qualifier events will take place at PAX Australia in Melbourne at the
Red Bull and OMEN booth (11-13 Oct), online via ESL Play (18-20 Oct) and at Carriageworks in Sydney (2 Nov). The Grand Final
will be held at Carriageworks in Sydney on the evening of 2 November in front
of a live audience and streamed on Red
Bull Twitch, giving wings to
amateur players who will experience a taste of what it’s like to play on stage
like a pro and a chance to win a prize pool valued at up to $45,000, including
an all expenses paid trip to the PUBG Global Championship Grand Finals, taking
place in Oakland, California, on November 23 and 24.
“At HP, we have long shared our users’ passion and love
for gaming, supporting gamers with purpose-built OMEN technology that can make
the difference between a chicken dinner or defeat,” said Ken Maher, Director Personal Systems at HP. “HP believes
gaming is for all, so we’re excited to be partnering with Red Bull and
empowering Australia’s best PUBG players to challenge themselves.”
“PUBG is such an exciting game
because you could always be a moment away from being taken out – with the Red
Bull Fight or Flight rules this effect is doubled,” said Kritikalmotion, one of Australia’s most prolific PUBG streamers.
“We’re
constantly seeking unique experiences for our fans around the world, so we’re
thrilled to be working with Red Bull to bring one of the largest amateur PUBG
competitions to our community in Australia,” said Jeff Parker, Head of Central
Events at PUBG Corporation. “The unique
game settings we’ve devised are sure to keep things interesting and we’re
looking forward to an amazing event series.”
To be one of the 12 squads to compete at the Red Bull Fight or Flight Grand Final, PUBG players over 18 years old can enter their 4 person squad into one of the following qualifier events:
Live Qualifier: Red Bull Fight or Flight and OMEN booth at PAX
Australia in Melbourne, 11-13 October
Squads can
register at the Red Bull and OMEN booth during PAX on a first come, first
served basis. The winning squad on each day (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) will
win flights and accommodation to the Red Bull Fight or Flight Grand Final in
Sydney on the 2 November 2019 to compete.
Online Qualifier: Online via ESL Play, 18-20 October
Registrations
will be taken online at ESL Play until 11:59pm
AEST, 17 October, 2019 or until timeslots are full. Teams will battle their way
through a tournament format to claim number 1 spot. The winning team from each
of the three online qualifiers will win a $2,000 stipend to assist with travel
and accommodation to attend the Grand Final in Sydney.
Last Chance Qualifier – Carriageworks in Sydney, 2 November
Registrations
will be taken online until 11:59pm AEST, 1 November, 2019 or until spots have
been filled. The top team from each group will advance into the final lobby,
with the top six teams of the Last Chance Qualifier qualifying to the Grand
Final.
The final twelve teams that have qualified for the Grand Final will
compete in a five-map series on the Sanhok map, with teams earning points for both overall round
placements, as well as eliminations. At the end of the fifth map, the team with
the highest total points will be declared the winner.
Use the hashtag #RedBullFightorFlight on Twitter and other social media
channels.
For the unique Red Bull Fight or Flight PUBG game settings for the Sanhok map, to enter your squad or buy your tickets for the Grand Final, visit Red Bull Fight or Flight.
About HP
HP Inc. creates technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere. Through our product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers and 3D printing solutions, we engineer experiences that amaze. More information about HP Inc. is available at hp.com. www.hp.com
About PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS
PUBG is one of the best selling and most played battle royale games in the world, selling over fifty million copies worldwide by June 2018. Developed and published by PUBG Corporation, a member of the KRAFTON game union (former Bluehole Inc.), the game was attributed to popularising the battle royale genre. Gameplay involves players parachuting from a plane onto one of the various maps and then competing to be the last person or team standing, all while the playable area of the map begins to shrink down towards a random location. www.pubg.com
About ESLESL, a part of the
international digital entertainment group MTG, is the world’s largest esports
company, leading the industry across the most popular video games with numerous
online and offline competitions. It operates high profile, branded international
and national
Happinet Confirms the Return of Brigandine After
20 Years with New Game, Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia for Nintendo
SwitchComingSpring 2020
Top Development Talent Join Forces to Bring Rune
Knights Large-Scale Fantasy Turn-based Strategy Game in the Battle to Conquer
Runersia
TOKYO, JAPAN – (Sept. 4, 2019) – Japanese videogame company, Happinet, is pleased to announce that Brigandine will make its return after 20 years with Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia exclusively on Nintendo Switch™ system. Scheduled for a Spring 2020 release worldwide, the turn-based strategy series set in a familiar fantasy world is brought to life by renowned talent including scenario writer, Kenji Terada (Batman: Dark Tomorrow, FINAL FANTASY I – III), art director and character designer, Raita Kazama (Puzzle & Dragons, Xenoblade Chronicles), and the homecoming of composer Tenpei Sato (Brigandine: Grand Edition, Disgaea 1 -5).
In Brigandine: The
Legend of Runersia, six countries in the Continent of Runersia have
waged a war to conquer and unify the land under one nation. Players decide how
their legend will unfold by selecting a country and creating their army of Rune
Knights, exploring over 40 base locations and encountering over 100 unique
knights and 50 types of monsters as they progress across Runersia.
AboutBrigandine: The Legend of Runersia
In Runersia, a continent created by the Rune God, mana rains down endlessly. Eons ago, five Mana Stones were brought forth by this continent and passes through history alongside human nations, eventually embedding into special Brigandine equipment to create Rune Knights – special individuals who can wield the mana power and stones embedded into their armor to cast skills and magic as well as summon and control ancient monsters. Six Brigandine Countries of Runersia, each with conflicting ideals beliefs, histories, and faiths, are divided by Brigandines of Justice, Glory, Freedom, Sanctity, and Ego, while the sixth country exists without Brigandine. The goal is to win battles to expand their country’s influence until the entire continent of Runersia has been taken over by the player.
Featuring a Fantasy world conquest within the turn-based strategy genre, Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia will offer hundreds of hours of immersive gameplay in this stunning new campaign for conquest. Players choose one of six countries to assume the role of the ruler aiming to conquer Runersia, and command more than 100 Rune Knights throughout the six nations leading various monster troops of various dragons, ghouls, and fairies, into fierce battles on hexagonal grid maps in the tactical turn-based battle system.
Attendees will have chance to learn more about Brigandine:
The Legend of Runersia during Tokyo Game Show (TGS), which takes place
September 12 -15 at Makuhari Messe, in a video presentation at the Happinet
booth. Additionally, fans can receive one of six posters featuring a ruler,
designed exclusively for TGS, by Raita Kazama! Fans can also receive a lanyard
at the booth by following the official Brigandine: The Legend of RunersiaTwitter account. All
giveaways are while supplies last.
Developed by Japanese
developer Matrix Software and produced by Happinet, Brigandine: The
Legend of Runersia is coming in Spring 2020 exclusively for Nintendo
Switch™. This game has not yet been rated by the ESRB.
For more information,
please visit the official Brigandine: The Legend of Runersiawebsite, and follow the game’s updates on Twitter.
About Happinet
Happinet is a Japanese
comprehensive entertainment trading company that boasts either top or near-top
market share in each of its four main businesses: toys; visual and music; video
games; and amusements. In August 2018, the company launched the distinctly
Japanese RPG, Haunted Dungeons:Hyakki Castle, to western
audiences. For more information, visit http://www.happinet.co.jp/happinet_english/index.html
FIGHT FOR THE FUTURE ON NINTENDO SWITCH™—OVERWATCH® LEGENDARY EDITION ARRIVES
16 OCTOBER AEDT/NZDT
Play the complete version of
Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed team-based shooter at home or on the go, and
take aim with new gyroscopic motion controls
Three-month Nintendo Switch
Online membership included*; pre-purchase includes the Noire Widowmaker
skin at launch
SYDNEY, Australia.—5 September, 2019—The world could
always use more heroes—and starting 16 October AEDT/NZDT, Nintendo Switch™
players will be able to join more than 40 million players from around the globe
in the fight for the future with the arrival of Overwatch® Legendary Edition.
Overwatch Legendary Edition puts the definitive
version of Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed team shooter in Nintendo Switch
owners’ hands, complete with the latest content and gameplay updates. Players will
select from a roster of 31 vibrant
heroes as they face off in a variety
of casual and competitive multiplayer modes andbattle over map objectives in 28
different locations around the Earth (and on the Moon).
In
addition, Nintendo Switch gamers have the option to take control of their
heroes in a whole new way,using the
console’s built-in gyroscopic motion
controls, which lets players tilt their console to line up the perfect shot
as McCree, pilot D.Va through the air, or quickly turn to deflect incoming
projectiles as Genji.
“Overwatchbrings
players together to co-operate and compete in a bright and optimistic vision of
the future, and we’re looking forward to welcoming Nintendo Switch gamers into
the fun,” said J. Allen Brack, president of Blizzard Entertainment. “The Legendary Edition includes more than
three years’ worth of content updates and gameplay enhancements, and we’re
excited to team up with Nintendo to provide players with new ways to enjoy the
full Overwatch experience—including
on the go.”
OverwatchLegendary
Edition for Nintendo Switch will be available at RRP $69.95 AUD / $79.99
NZD in a boxed version (containing a code to download the game) and a digital
version via the Nintendo eShop. Both versions come with 15 bonus skins for a
range of heroes to kick-start players’ collections, as well as a three-month Nintendo
Switch Online individual membership so players can jump into action and start
battling alongside, and against, their fellow Nintendo Switch gamers immediately.
Players
who pre-purchase Overwatch Legendary
Edition by the game’s 16 October launch will also receive the Noire skin
for elite Talon operative, Widowmaker**, the game’s ruthlessly efficient assassin. In addition, Nintendo Switch
players who log in to Overwatch by 31
December, 2019 will receive a bonus Golden Loot Box containing at least one
guaranteed Legendary item.
Overwatch – Game Features
OverwatchLegendary Edition will launch on Nintendo Switch with all the
heroes, maps, modes, and game updates currently available on other platforms,
providing Nintendo Switch players with the complete Overwatch experience:
Play as 31 Unique Heroes – Choose
from a diverse and ever-expanding roster of heroes from around the globe. Zip
behind enemy lines as time-jumping Tracer;
heal your team from afar with elite sniper Ana’s
Biotic Rifle; or manipulate gravity as brilliant astrophysicist Sigma, the latest hero to join thefight.
Battle Across the World with Your Friends – Capture
control points, push payloads, and complete objectives across 28 international locations—wherever you
have internet access, thanks to the legendary portability of the Nintendo
Switch system.
Join Forces in 6v6 Game Modes –Jump into Quick Play to get matched up against players of similar skill, Play Vs. AI in multiple difficulty
settings, or put your skills to the ultimate test in Competitive Play to earn seasonal ranks and rewards.
Discover New Ways to Play – Explore the
Arcade or Game Browser to find matches with unique rulesets. Unleash your
creativity in the Workshop and use
powerful scripting tools to build elaborate custom games that can be shared and
played on any platform.
…And More to Come – Overwatch Legendary Edition on Nintendo Switch will continue to be updated with
new content, including the game’s limited-time seasonal modes, gameplay
updates, and more.
*Included Nintendo Switch Online Individual
Membership will auto-renew at the end of three months. Nintendo Switch Online Family
Membership is not eligible for 3-month membership offer. Nintendo Switch Online
membership and Nintendo Account required for online features. Not available in
all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply.
nintendo.com/switch-online Retail edition includes download code only (at least
16GB storage space required).
**Noire Widowmaker skin available in all day-one units
of Overwatch Legendary Edition for Nintendo Switch.
About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Best known
for blockbuster hits including World
of Warcraft®, Hearthstone®, Overwatch®, the Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® franchises, and
the multi-franchise Heroes of the
Storm®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a
division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer and
publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the
industry’s most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment’s track
record includes twenty-two #1 games† and multiple Game of the
Year awards. The company’s online gaming service, Battle.net®, is
one of the largest in the world, with millions of active players.
†Sales and/or downloads, based on internal company
records and reports from key distributors.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves
Blizzard Entertainment’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies
regarding the future, including statements about the launch date, features and
functionality of Overwatch Legendary
Edition and unreleased Overwatch
content, are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number
of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Blizzard Entertainment’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 Blizzard Entertainment and Activision
Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Blizzard Entertainment nor
Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may
ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the
future performance of Blizzard Entertainment 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.
Torrance, Calif.—September 4, 2019—Aksys
Games announced today that they will be publishing Deadly Premonition
Origins on the Nintendo Switch at retail in North America this November!
Announced during today’s Nintendo Direct presentation alongside a long-awaited sequel, Deadly Premonition Origins lets long-time fans and newcomers alike play the original cult classic survival-horror game ‘Deadly Premonition’ — released on the Xbox 360 in 2010 — on the Nintendo Switch for the first time. Directed by video game industry legend SWERY65 (‘D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die’, ‘The Good Life’), Deadly Premonition has the player guide FBI Special Agent Francis York Morgan as he investigates the identity of the Raincoat Killer. Interact with a roster of eccentric, memorable characters, fight off peculiar paranormal forces, and stare into cups of coffee to solve the case in this legendarily off-the-wall title.
Regularly regarded as an example of ‘games as art’, Deadly
Premonition holds the Guinness World Record for the most critically polarizing
survival-horror game, cementing its status as a cult classic for the genre.
Aksys Games will be releasing a must-have Collector’s Edition at retail this November, with more information and details to come in the near future. Deadly Premonition Origins has been rated M for Mature by the ESRB. To stay up to date on all the news, follow Aksys Games on Twitter and Instagram at @AksysGames, and join our Let’s Play streams on Twitch at aksysgames and YouTube.
Deadly Premonition Origins is available now on the Nintendo Switch eShop, with a physical Collector’s Edition from Aksys Games launching this November in North America.
About Aksys Games
Founded in 2006 in Torrance, California, Aksys Games
Localization, Inc. is a visionary video game publisher committed to publishing
unique and high-quality interactive content for all current-generation
platforms. Its lineup of games includes the critically acclaimed Zero Escape
series (Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors, Virtue’s Last Reward,
Zero Time Dilemma), Little Dragons Café, as well as the wildly
successful BlazBlue, Under Night In-Birth,and Guilty
Gear franchises. More information about Aksys Games and its unique products
can be found on the company’s website, www.aksysgames.com.# # #
Boss Rush mode pits the
defenders of the mystical realm of Gensokyo against its most powerful threats
in rapid succession to compete for the best time. Conquer all the bosses from
the campaign plus two new challenging fights against the main playable
characters, Reimu and Marisa.
Fly through the vivid
and unsettled world of Gensokyo, blasting away the evil minions pouring out of
Scarlet Devil Manor. Take on the role of priestess Reimu, ice fairy Cirno or
magician Marisa, each with her own set of special abilities, and dominate
anime-style enemies and adorably deadly bosses. Performance against bosses
branches the story down different narrative paths and harder difficulties
unlock the best ending.
Upgrade skills and buy
stat-boosting accessories including marvelous moustaches, cute cat tails, and
stylish headphones. Equip a plethora of items to customize the girls for any
playstyle and to place higher in online leaderboards.
“The developers behind Azure
Reflections and Croixleur Sigma know their audience and have proven
once again that they can create games with cute visual and stylistic appeal
without sacrificing great gameplay,” said John Davis, G&R Representative,
UNTIES. “Anyone looking to challenge themselves against deadly cascades of
bullets will find everything they could ask for and more.
Azure Reflections is an fan-made entry in the Touhou Project, a series recognized by the Guinness World
Records as the “most prolific fan-made shooter series.” In more than 20
years of Touhou Project popularity, it has spread to other media including
commercial fan books, music, light novels, manga and several fan-made anime in
addition to the main series.
Azure Reflections will be available on Steam for the regular
price of $24.99 USD. It is currently available on Nintendo Switch and
PlayStation 4 at the same price.
Based out of Tokyo,
Japan, Sony Music’s publishing label UNTIES is dedicated to expanding the reach
of Japan’s best indie developers. Its name derives from the goal of untying
games from specific platforms and sharing them worldwide. For more information,
visit the UNTIES website or follow @UNTIESWORLD on Twitter.
About Touhou Project
Touhou Project, also
known as Project Shrine Maiden, is a collection of games set in the world of
Gensokyo and using a recurring cast of familiar characters. Predominantly
consisting of vertical shooters, the Touhou Project includes games developed by
the original creator, one-man studio Team Shanghai Alice, as well as fan works
made by other developers.
About Souvenir Circ.
Souvenir Circ. is a
Japanese indie studio best known in the west for their hack-and-slash action
title Croixleur Sigma. Azure Reflections is their first Touhou
Project game.
Return to the North in Tribes of Midgard’s 2nd
Open Beta September 5 – 9
MONTREAL — September 5, 2019 —Tribes of Midgard, the cooperative survival game from Norsfell where up to 10 players fiercely fight Giants during Ragnarök, returns to the glory of Midgard with an all-new open beta September 5.
Take up arms and march
forth, friend! What better way to forge everlasting bonds than charging into
battle with Giants? Gather old companions or forge new bonds and survive in a
world teeming with Norse wonders. Explore the mysteries of Midgard, defend your
village and the Seed of Yggdrasil and battle towering Giants hellbent on
dethroning the Gods to save all 9 worlds.
This second open beta
introduces features focused specifically on the living nature of Tribes of
Midgard. No matter how valiant the Viking, death is an inevitability.
Thanks to newly persistent skill tree allowing for permanent abilities and
class specialization, death is only a temporary setback. The addition of
difficulty settings further improves the pick-up-and-play nature of the game. Rise
from this death and continue the battle for Midgard. Valhalla awaits!
Tribes of Midgard’s second open beta will be playable on Steam
and begins September 5 at 4:00 AM ET and runs until September 9, 11:59 PM ET.
“We keep an active role
in our community and our fans have asked for more features, content and time in
the next beta,” said Julian Maroda, CEO and Creative Director for Norsfell.
“I’m happy to say that we heard them! Players can enjoy new weapons, armor,
enemies and much more in this new open beta.”
Tribes of Midgard comes to Steam and consoles 2020. For more
information, please visit the official Tribes of MidgardDiscord, and follow the game on Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, and Instagram.
About Norsfell
Norsfell was founded by
a group of brave adventurers with a dream: to forge new genres and bring people
together. They chose to call their new banner “Norsfell”, a combination of
“Norse” and “Fell” (“Mountain” in old Norse) to show their desire to achieve
great things, no matter how big.
For more information
about Norsfell, please visit its official website and follow them on Twitter.
