Steel Division 2 Beta Begins March 27, Final Launch Now Scheduled for May 2

Eugen Systems Delays Deployment for Steel Division 2 for Steam Beta and Additional Player Feedback

Paris, France – March 14, 2019 – Independent developer and publisher Eugen Systems (R.U.S.E., Wargame series, Steel Division: Normandy 44) is excited to welcome players to phase 1 of the upcoming singleplayer/multiplayer beta for Steel Division 2 on Steam. With phase 1 scheduled to begin on March 27 for 48-hours and open to players who pre-order Steel Division 2 via Steam, Gamesplanet, or The Humble Store, beta testers can look forward to an advanced look at a variety of Steel Division 2’s game modes, including Breakthrough. This mode finds defending players holding control of the map against an attacker – and makes heavy use of the brand-new Defense Structures feature recently highlighted on Eugen Systems’ developer diary. Deploy barbed wire, trenches, gun pits, and bunkers to hold the line. Beta testers can also look forward to checking out Conquest Mode, an objective based mode that charges players with pushing the frontline of battle forward by capturing objectives across the map. Two divisions will be available to choose from for phase 1, starting with the German 5. Panzerdivision and 2^nd Guards Tank Corps – with more to come in future phases.

Steel Division 2 fans can also look forward to regular updates and additional 48-hour multiplayer beta phases each week. For full details on the upcoming beta phases for Steel Division 2, please head to the page on Steam. To make room for an extended beta on Steam and to allow for further development work on Steel Division 2 based on player feedback, Steel Division 2 is now scheduled to launch on May 2, 2019.

“We’re excited for Steel Division players to finally experience what we’ve been working so hard on behind closed doors when the Steam beta launches,” said Pierre-Yves Navetat, Marketing and Communication Manager at Eugen Systems. “This beta will allow us time to incorporate player feedback and ensure players the best launch day experience with Steel Division 2.”

For full details on pre-order bonuses for Steel Division 2, please head to the official website at buy.steeldivision2.com.

Steel Division 2 is the sequel to the critically acclaimed real-time strategy title Steel Division: Normandy 44. Set during Operation Bagration on the Eastern Front in the summer of 1944, Steel Division 2 pushes the limits of the World War II tactical experience, delivering new 1:1 scale Dynamic Strategic Campaigns. Command entire armies during Operation Bagration, covering the Soviet counter-attack against Axis forces in Byelorussia. Battle in the multiple skirmish modes on 25 maps and customize your battlegroups in the brand-new deck system, allowing for an unprecedented level of customization.

To stay up to date on the latest regarding Steel Division 2, be sure to visit the game’s official website and follow the developers at Eugen Systems on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Fans can also interact with the Steel Division 2 team at Eugen Systems and find the latest developer diaries on the official Eugen Systems forums.

About Eugen Systems

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

Daedalic Entertainment Aims to Revive Classic Real-Time Strategy Genre with A Year Of Rain

Team RTS Will Go Into Early Access for PC Later This Year

HAMBURG, Germany: March 14, 2019 – Daedalic Entertainment is delighted to announce its first internally developed multiplayer real-time strategy game, A Year Of Rain. The game features heroes, an extensive story mode and a heavy emphasis on team gameplay. It will go into early access for PC later this year.   

A Year Of Rain combines classic real-time strategy elements with a strong focus on hero units. Both the co-op campaigns and online and offline modes are being designed with a team of two in mind, whether you play with a human or AI player. The classic 2v2 skirmish mode is being developed for competitive matches from the very start. Meanwhile, “Against all Odds“ is an innovation in the genre where two lone heroes face two entire armies, who have full command of units and structures.

In this team RTS, you can choose one of three rival factions and become immersed in gameplay mixing base-building, resource-gathering, and unit-training. Structures and units can be upgraded in order to enhance efficiency and power. With your carefully assembled army led by a legendary hero, you will be able to fight alongside the noble House Rupah, the Wild Outcasts or join the Restless Undead. A battle without mercy begins!

“A Year Of Rain is set to be one of the largest games we have developed to date and marks our first steps into the esports arena. We are aware of the various complex challenges this genre entails. I am proud to be able to support our dev team with their dream project,” says Carsten Fichtelmann, CEO and founder of Daedalic Entertainment.

Features:

• Complex real-time strategy game.
• Extensive co-op and PvP modes.
• Unique heroes with individual abilities and skills.
• Three factions: House Rupah, Wild Outcasts and Restless Undead.
• Esports-ready at launch, featuring a league system, competitive seasons, leaderboards, observer mode, replays, and more.
• Soundtrack by award-winning composer Neal Acree (StarCraft II, World of Warcraft).

 A Year Of Rain will enter early access on PC in 2019 featuring one initial campaign and several multiplayer modes. The game will continuously be expanded on and supported post-launch, including various new features, content and more.

Further information will be made available shortly.

About A Year Of Rain

A Year Of Rain is a team RTS uniting classical elements like base-building and expansive story campaigns with strong hero focus and team-oriented gameplay. Apart from the co-op campaigns for the three factions, A Year Of Rain features additional 2v2 modes like “Skirmish” and “Against all Odds.”

A Year Of Rain is being developed by Daedalic Entertainment internally and will go into early access for PC in 2019.    

About Daedalic Entertainment

Daedalic Entertainment publishes and develops high-quality games for all platforms. The company has a diverse line-up and offers a variety of high-quality titles, from classic adventure to strategy games, multiplayer games and RPGs. Since May 2014, Daedalic is part of the Bastei Lübbe group of companies.

Based in Hamburg, Germany, Daedalic is one of Europe’s most acclaimed publishers and developers. With a total of 32 awards in the German Developers Awards (including multiple accolades for “Studio of the Year”) and 11 German Computer Game Awards for genre-defining games such as Deponia, Edna & Harvey, Silence, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth, The Long Journey Home, and State of Mind, Daedalic is a record holder for the two most prestigious games awards in Germany.

With more than 80 employees, Daedalic is currently developing a new line-up of innovative games across consoles, PC and mobile platforms.

RETAKE THE WALL IN A.O.T. 2: FINAL BATTLE

All-New Content Based on Season 3 of the Award-Winning Anime

Hertfordshire, 14^th March 2019 – KOEI TECMO Europe revealed today the latest entry in their colossal action game series, based on the worldwide anime phenomenon ‘Attack on Titan’: A.O.T. 2: Final Battle. The new gaming experience follows Attack on Titan’s Season 3 adventure through the actions of specific characters, capturing all of the conflict of the popular anime series like never before.

Taking place throughout Attack on Titan Season 3’s timeline, Final Battle’s Story mode plays through selected characters’ points of view with major heroes active in Season 3 – now playable for the first time – boosting the total number of playable characters to over 40. In addition to the content covering seasons 1-3 of the popular anime series, developers will also include original episodes to create a more fulfilling ‘Attack on Titan’ experience.

A.O.T. 2: Final Battle will feature two new gameplay experiences: A frenetic anti-personnel combat feature using omni directional mobility gear and an all-new wall reclamation mode focused on recovering outside territories. Here, players will have an ability to choose a leader of their squad, pick out the members they want to include – even members who were never together in the original work — and set out to reclaim the lands from the Titans. Thunder Spears will also be equipped for battle for the first time, taking down the Armored Titan when a normal blade just won’t cut it.

A.O.T. 2: Final Battle is being developed by OMEGA Force, and will be available on the 5^th July 2019 for the PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and digitally on Windows PC via Steam®. The title will be made available for purchase as an Upgrade Pack to fans who already own A.O.T. 2, and will also be available for purchase as a special bundle, combining the experience of A.O.T. 2 alongside the new Season 3 content in one unique package.

For more information on A.O.T. 2: Final Battle, check out our official website http://www.koeitecmoeurope.com/aot2/finalbattle, Like us on www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames 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

Tripwire Interactive and Darkest Hour Mod Team Celebrate 13 Years of Red Orchestra with New Darkest Hour Update

Darkest Hour Mod for Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 Receives Big Update on the 13th Anniversary of Release of RO1, New Steam Price Set at $4.99 USD

ROSWELL, Ga. — March 14, 2019 — On the 13th anniversary of the release of Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 (RO1), one of the first 3rd-party titles released on Steam, Tripwire Interactive invites players new and old to enjoy the latest update for the Darkest Hour mod. Darkest Hour is a completely community-created mod for Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45, that was itself released through Steam in 2009, has been continuously updated ever since – and is still FREE to everyone who owns RO1.

To celebrate today’s milestone – and to encourage more people to try out Darkest Hour – Tripwire Interactive is excited to announce a 75% off sale starting at 10:00AM PDT for the next 48 hours! When the sale concludes the classic Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 will move to a reduced regular price of $4.99 USD on Steam. 13 years after launch, Red Orchestra players can continue to look forward to new experiences with today’s launch of the popular Darkest Hour: Europe ’44-’45 mod. Starting as a humble modification for Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45, Darkest Hour: Europe ’44-’45 has grown into one of the most robust World War II shooter experiences on Steam with an impressive roster of content, unique squad and construction system, five playable nations, and more.

Today’s Darkest Hour: Europe ’44-’45 update introduces a unique and fully-fledged Squad and Rally Point system that keeps players and their comrades fighting, maneuvering and communicating together to crush enemies and achieve victory. The update also introduces new Constructions and Logistics systems, that allows players to build formidable defenses. Stonewall the enemy with obstacles, such as Hedgehogs and Concertina Wire, dig-in with sandbags, bunkers, and foxholes, deploy anti-tank guns to stop enemy armor – and deploy logistics trucks to keep supplies flowing to the frontlines. For full details on today’s Darkest Hour: Europe ’44-’45 update, please head to the official Steam page.

“As a company built by creators and gamers, modding is in our DNA – and that mindset has helped us support successful games as service titles, like Killing Floor 2, years after launch,” says Alan Wilson, Vice President at Tripwire Interactive. “That’s why we’re excited to support Darklight Games’ latest big update to Darkest Hour for Red Orchestra, our company’s first title, which wouldn’t have been possible without the existence and support of the modding community.”

The RO1 75% off sale on Steam starts Thursday 3/14 at 10:00AM PDT and ends on Saturday 3/16 at 10:00AM PDT.

To stay up-to-date with the latest news and information for Tripwire Interactive, please visit the official website. You can also keep track of Tripwire Interactive on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and on YouTube.

For the latest news and updates regarding the Darkest Hour: Europe ’44-’45 mod for Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 on Steam, please follow the Darklight Games team on Steam, Twitter, YouTube, and Discord. 

About Tripwire Interactive

Gamers want games that grab their attention and will keep them coming back for more. Tripwire has been producing those types of games since the first Red Orchestra mod that won the “Make Something Unreal” competition in 2004. Since then Tripwire has won numerous Multiplayer and FPS Game of the Year awards from top editorial sites—and millions have played a Red Orchestra or Killing Floor game, with an average play time of over 40 hours, per player, per game! Since it first launched for PC in 2009, Killing Floor has sold over five million units worldwide. Tripwire has published select 3rd-party titles (The Ball, Zeno Clash, Dwarfs?!), supported each title with free extra content and taken their brand of winning gaming to console, to continuously expand that base. Tripwire will continue to offer new and exciting gaming experiences both to their millions of fans and to new gamers alike—including Killing Floor 2 for PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®4 Pro, Xbox One, and Xbox One X, Rising Storm 2: Vietnam for PC, Killing Floor: Incursion for Oculus Touch and HTC VIVE in 2017—along with PlayStation®VR and Windows Mixed Reality in 2018. In addition to developing their own games Tripwire announced a new publishing division at E3 2018 designed to help other independent studios bring their games to market through a truly collaborative publishing model. Road Redemption for PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®4 Pro, Xbox One, Xbox One X, and Nintendo Switch will be the first game to come from the new publishing arm in Fall 2018 and Maneater for PC will be coming in 2019. Tripwire also recently announced a partnership with Digital Lode to bring Espire 1: VR Operative to VR platforms in 2019. To find out why millions of gamers spend so much time playing Tripwire games and getting involved with Tripwire’s special events for existing games, visit the website at www.tripwireinteractive.com for all the latest news direct from the studio.

DISCOVER MAGICAL WORLDS AND ENDLESS ADVENTURES IN CLASSIC FINAL FANTASY TITLES

SYDNEY, 14^th March 2019 – Square Enix Ltd., today unveiled a brand new trailer showcasing the magical adventures and enchanting characters of the epic FINAL FANTASY® series. With mysterious tales to be told, new and memorable characters to love, unique gameplay mechanics to master and so much more, the FINAL FANTASY series has something for everyone.

Within each unique adventure in the series, players can discover challenges and mysteries for themselves, and see why millions of players worldwide so fondly revere each title. Upcoming releases in 2019 include FINAL FANTASY VII, FINAL FANTASY X / X-2 HD Remaster, FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE™, FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES® Remastered Edition and Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon EVERY BUDDY!™, all available for the first time on new platforms.

FINAL FANTASY X / X-2 HD Remaster will be available digitally and boxed for the Nintendo Switch, and digitally for the Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X, on 19^th April 2019. FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE will also be available digitally and boxed for the Nintendo Switch, and digitally for the Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X,  on 30^th April 2019.

About FINAL FANTASY VII

Platform: Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One

Release Date: 26^th March 2019

FINAL FANTASY VII, the legendary RPG classic, tells the story of the powerful ex-SOLDIER Cloud as he joins a group of loyal companions in an attempt to save the world from destruction. Using innovative character customisation options to create fun and interesting combinations of their favourite party members, players can fight to save the planet and discover the truth about Cloud’s mysterious past.

About FINAL FANTASY IX

Platform: App Store®, Google Play™, STEAM® Playstation®4, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Windows 10

Release Date: Available Now

FINAL FANTASY IX tells a grand story of love, war and betrayal in a world of incredible magic and larger-than-life characters. Zidane and the Tantalus Theater Troupe have kidnapped Princess Garnet, the heir of Alexandria, but to their surprise, the princess herself yearned to escape the castle and see the world for herself. Together, they explore the world and encounter new friends and enemies to make an adventure unlike any other.

About FINAL FANTASY X / X-2 HD Remaster

Platform: Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One

Release Date: 16^th April digital | 19^th April 2019 boxed for the Nintendo Switch

FINAL FANTASY X / X-2 HD Remaster contains FINAL FANTASY X and its sequel FINAL FANTASY X-2, renowned as some of the most popular titles in the whole FINAL FANTASY series for their emotional stories and stunning graphical quality. In FINAL FANTASY X, star athlete Tidus joins powerful summoner Yuna on her pilgrimage to save the world of Spira. In FINAL FANTASY X-2, Yuna and co. travel the world once more and meet friends new and old, overcoming new challenges that threaten the world of Spira.

About FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE

Platform: Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One

Release Date: 30^th April 2019

Based on the 12th numbered entry in the smash hit FINAL FANTASY series that has sold over 6 million units worldwide, FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE has re-worked the game’s design and re-mastered their visuals in full-HD, making full use of current generation hardware capabilities to improve the graphical and audio quality for the ultimate play experience. Princess Ashe, the lone heir to the Dalmascan throne, has devoted herself to forming a resistance to liberate her homeland. The story begins when Ashe meets Vaan, a young thief who dreams of flying free in the skies, as their adventure changes the destiny of the world’s greatest nations.

About FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered Edition

Platform: Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4

Release Date: 2019

The classic co-op action RPG FINAL FANTASY Crystal Chronicles has been completely remastered, and now even includes a new online multiplayer mode so that you and up to three friends can adventure together! Playing with friends or solo, explore a stunning fantasy world and make new memories with fantastic characters with fun action-RPG gameplay.

About Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon EVERY BUDDY!

Platform: Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4
Release Date: 20^th March 2019

Take one step forward and change the world in this spectacular return to 2007’s FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo’s Dungeon, specially designed for new gaming systems. The rules to this mysterious dungeon are simple… every time you enter, the world around you changes shape, but it only moves whenever Chocobo moves, whether Chocobo walks, kicks, or uses an item.

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Assault Android Cactus+ Blasts Off Today on Nintendo Switch™

BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND – March 8, 2019 – Assault Android Cactus+, the action-packed arcade-style twin-stick shooter by Witch Beam, launches into uncharted space on the Nintendo Switch™  today.

Assault Android Cactus+ debuts on Nintendo Switch with all-new features: Campaign+, new character costumes and aim assist options. Campaign+ reconstructs the original campaign with new enemy waves, more dynamic elements, and amped-up boss fights, all at 60 frames-per-second. Unlock a new costume for each of the nine androids while testing their unique loadouts to see what’s most effective across 25 levels.

While Campaign+ and its new leaderboards are enticing additions for those familiar with the game, anyone can enjoy Cactus+’s frantic firefights with the addition of Aim Assist options. To let players get the most out of the local co-op experience, the game can be played with dual Joy-Con, Pro Controller and even single Joy-Con in any combination.

Recruit up to three friends and start shooting!

Lead Junior Constable Cactus and her Android friends as they respond to a distress call and finds a derelict space freighter under attack by its own robot workers. Keep the androids’ batteries charged by embracing aggressive play and blasting hordes in frantic, 60 frames-per-second firefights.

Keep the entertainment going with Daily Drive, which offers one shot a day at setting a worldwide high score in a newly-generated level. Players craving further challenge will find it in Boss Rush and Infinity Drive. Earn credits to enable amusing EX options including first-person mode, visual filters, and the newly re-balanced MEGA Weapons. A new Movie Gallery joins unlockables like Developer Commentary, Jukebox, and Sound Test, making revisiting favorite moments easier than ever.

“Assault Android Cactus+ has something for everyone,” says Tim Dawson, director, Witch Beam. “We hope the fans that have supported us over the years will enjoy Campaign+, and we look forward to first-timers feeling confident with aim assist.”

Assault Android Cactus+ is available on Nintendo Switch for $19.99. The game supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Japanese languages.

For more information about Assault Android Cactus, please visit the official website or follow the game on Twitter and Facebook.

About Witch Beam

Witch Beam is a Brisbane-based Australian indie development studio comprised of

industry veterans whose resumes cite BAFTA and GDC awards for work on titles including L.A. Noire, Alien Isolation, Need for Speed, and Hand of Fate.

Witch Beam consists of former Midway, Electronic Arts, and Sega developers. Together, they’ve won the Best International Game award at BitSummit 2015 and Best Action Game at Intel Level Up 2013 for Assault Android Cactus.

Witch Beam strives to develop substantial experiences on core gaming platforms with polished gameplay that focuses on mastering select elements.

To learn more about Witch Beam, please visit their official website.