“Let’s settle this in 2 minutes!” is this new mobile RTS’s core

TOKYO, 29 August 2019 – Today, SEGA announced the official launch dates of LEAGUE OF WONDERLAND, a brand new real-time-strategy game for iOS and Android devices. LEAGUE OF WONDERLAND brings to mobile the expertise of SEGA’s arcade game WONDERLAND WARS, which launched in Japan in 2015 and is planned for a launch on 30th September 2019.

LEAGUE OF WONDERLAND is set in a world where well-known fairytales, myths and historical characters are battling against each other after their original stories have concluded. The player wields a deck of 8 cards, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. They need to destroy their opponent’s towers within the time limit of 2 minutes to achieve victory. Should they attack, defend or sacrifice their units? Thinking fast is the only way to victory!

2 minutes of fast-paced 1-on-1 strategic battles
Experience 2 minute battles with intensely fast-paced and strategic moves! The rules are simple: the first player to destroys 2 out of 3 of their opponent’s towers first wins! Minions, special towers, map gimmicks, and a variety of unique elements create a new style of real-time strategy game.

Play to your audience!
Use the Viewer to watch other players battle in real-time! Bet on the winner in the viewer and win in-game rewards.

Draw your way to victory with “Draw Shots”
“Draw Shots” are skills that are activated by drawing on your screen. Effects vary from piercing and area attacks to buffs and debuffs. When and where to use them? That’s all up to you!

Strike “Draw Shot” first to “BREAK” your opponent!
Player can block your opponent’s “Draw Shot” by striking your “Draw Shot” first.

Open beta tests are currently being held in Indonesia, Philippines and Canada. Starting 30 August 2019, additional Open beta tests are being held in India, Singapore, Brazil, Vietnam, Mexico and Russia.

The game will launch in English and Japanese languages globally on 30 September 2019 in the following countries: USA, Canada, Brazil, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain and a total of more than 100 other countries and regions.

To celebrate the upcoming release of “LEAGUE OF WONDERLAND”, all players will receive the following in-game rewards:

1. 1000 gold & 100 crystal
2. Hero card “Great Sage Monkey” *rewarded upon reaching D1 league
3. Hero card “Queen of Hearts” *rewarded upon reaching D2 league
4. Hero card ”Moon Goddess Artemis” *rewarded upon reaching D3 league
5. Hero card “Peter the Kid” *rewarded upon reaching C league

The pre-registration campaign is still underway with more milestone rewards to be unlocked. Players should visit these sites and pre-register now:

App Store Pre-Order – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1453501895
Google Play Pre-Registration – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sega.low

To find out more about “LEAGUE OF WONDERLAND”, visit the official website and official Facebook page:
Official website: https://leagueofwonderland.sega.com/
Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/leagueofwonderland.official.en

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BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announced the open beta date for its upcoming free-to-play title, Bless Unleashed. Starting November 7, 2019 and lasting until November 21, 2019 players can participate in the upcoming open beta exclusively on Xbox One.

Intended to give an introduction to the goals of the final game, players can choose from a myriad of different classes and races as they hone their skills on their journey to save the world of Lumios from a dark and mysterious threat. Play solo or dive deep into dungeons and raids with a team of friends to take on fearsome enemies that will challenge even the mightiest of warriors. In this open beta, players can truly experience the world of Bless Unleashed as they challenge the gods, survive against all odds, and make them pray.  

For more information about the upcoming open beta please visit:
https://blessunleashed.com/news/a-letter-from-the-head-of-development

Bless Unleashed takes place in an untamed world with a rich backstory created with hardcore MMO players in mind. With deep combo-driven mechanics, player customization, and cooperative (PvE) and competitive (PvP) multiplayer, there is an endless amount of content and gameplay possibilities to keep players engaged. Developed using Unreal Engine 4, Bless Unleashed brings unparalleled visuals to a fully realized fantasy world, offering one of the most stunning MMORPGs produced for console users. Players adventure across an open persistent world where mythical beasts roam the land and player vs. player battles can take place at any time.

For more information about Bless Unleashed, please visit…

The official Bless Unleashed website: https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/bless-unleashed
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Go-karting Game Renzo Racer Leaves Early Access on Steam Today

Throttle Mashing, Missile Blasting, Kart Smashing Fun!

Mazatlan, Mexico –August 29, 2019– For lovers of cartoonish kart racing games, award-winning independent studio EnsenaSoft releases the Full Version of Renzo Racer on Steam today.

Renzo Racer is a go-kart racing game which propels players into a world of magic and color. Select your driver from a roaster of 16 animals and race for the cup on 20 tracks as you get the edge on the competition with whacky power-ups.

“Renzo Racer will challenge your maneuverability and driving skills” says Samuel DenHartog, CEO at EnsenaSoft. “Plow through destructible objects, jump off ramps and watch out for scattered rocks, fallen trees, black ice and oil slicks”. The Full Version of Renzo Racer includes new power-ups, a new Tournament mode and local multiplayer. The game is also available on the Windows Store (desktop only), and it supports VR on HTC Viveport and Steam.

Features

• Fast And Furious Racing Action
• 16 Comical Drivers With Special Skills
• 20 Challenging Race Tracks
• Race Karts Or Boats
• Destructible Objects
• Obstacles & Surprises

Additional Information

• Steam Store
• HTC Viveport
• Windows Store
• Official website
• Facebook
• Twitter

About EnsenaSoft
EnsenaSoft is an award-winning game developer and publisher founded in Mazatlán, Mexico in 2009, and consists of a talented group of designers, artists, programmers (and musicians from around the world) all committed to creating high-quality digital games content across all major gaming platforms and technologies. With a portfolio spanning hundreds of released titles, it is our continued promise to produce entertaining digital games to audiences of all ages and gaming preferences.

UTILISE FAST-PACED NEW BATTLE STRATEGIES IN ATELIER RYZA: EVER DARKNESS & THE SECRET HIDEOUT

Synthesise Wondrous New Gathering Spots and Share Your Discoveries with Fellow Alchemists

Hertfordshire, 29^th August 2019 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and GUST Studios unveiled exciting new gameplay details to their upcoming title Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout. Not only will aspiring alchemists find a revamped battle system as they set out on their journey with teenage tomboy Ryza and her mischievous group of friends, but they will also be able to obtain special new gathering locations to explore and share.

Throughout their search for adventure, Ryza and her party will discover exotic new locations – including those they’ve made themselves. In Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout players can obtain special bottles, which can be combined with other items in the game’s synthesis system to create an abundance of new gathering locations overflowing with raw materials. Depending on which ingredients are used in the synthesis process, the environment can drastically change. For example: Plant Essence can create a fantastical forest area; while a Bomb can create a dangerous volcanic field overflowing with lava. Once the environment is created, a unique four-character password is attached to the area, which can then be shown off and shared with friends or across social media – enabling other gamers to explore the exact same area.

Inhabiting these breath-taking locations, though, are creatures and enemies Ryza and her friends will need to fight. Using a newly revamped Real-Time Tactical Battle system, battles will now progress even while character actions are being chosen. In Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout, performing skills, critical attacks, or using abilities outside of the player’s turn through the Quick Actions technique will drain the player’s Action Points. These points are shared between all party members, so it’s extremely important to use them strategically in battle to gain the upper hand. As the AP gauge is filled, players will also increase their in-battle level known as Tactics Level. The higher the Tactics Level a party gains, the more powerful attacks they can use, also enabling special combos to be performed.

Throughout battle, party members will also be able to give Action Orders to other members of their party. These orders will ask the player to perform specific actions such as “perform a physical attack.” If the order is followed, the character which gave it will perform a follow-up attack with a powerful skill – and this ability doesn’t consume any AP; allowing players to use them at will to deliver strong blows to help defeat even the most ruthless of enemies.

To showcase these exciting new gameplay features, and Ryza’s grand adventure, KOEI TECMO Europe released a spell-binding new game trailer today. A further batch of fresh screenshots were also released to give players a greater idea of the exciting new battle strategies they can utilise in the heat of battle.

Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout is slated to launch on the 1st November 2019 for the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC via Steam®; for more information be sure to check out our official website http://www.koeitecmoeurope.com/ryza/, Like us on www.facebook.com/ateliergames, and Follow us on Twitter @koeitecmoeurope.

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

Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout ©KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout and GUST are trademarks or registered trademarks of KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. The KT logo is a registered trademark of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

Starring Eddie Marsan, UK developer announces its bespoke Interactive Fiction take on the Fighting Fantasy gamebook classic

Part story, part game, this is Interactive Fiction where YOU become the hero!
29 August 2019 (London, UK)… Branching Narrative today announced its first gaming title: a new take on Deathtrap Dungeon, the classic Fighting Fantasy gamebook by Ian Livingstone. Showcasing the company’s new Interactive Fiction engine, the game stars British actor Eddie Marsan (Ray Donovan, Fast & Furious Presents Hobbs and Shaw, Deadpool 2), who will act as narrator and guide in a high-quality interactive video production that faithfully recreates the beloved fantasy book.

Deathtrap Dungeon, arguably the most popular book in the Fighting Fantasy series, was originally released in 1984 and challenges the player to survive the Trial of Champions that takes place in the labyrinth of Fang, full of fiendish traps and deadly creatures set by the devious Baron Sukumvit.

Branching Narrative’s Deathtrap Dungeon will be delivered as a video stream that prompts the user to make choices and direct the flow, offering enhanced gameplay over other recent high-profile ‘interactive movie’ offerings, fully utilising the mechanics from the book.

Matt Spall, Branching Narrative, said:
“Our innovative take on Deathtrap Dungeon is a choice-based adventure, presented as an interactive video storybook with the fantastic Eddie Marsan narrating the story and guiding players as they find their way through Baron Sukumvit’s treacherous corridors of power.”
 
Ian Livingstone said:
“Deathtrap Dungeon has consistently been a fan favourite, so I am excited about the approach that Branching Narrative is taking in bringing my book to a new generation of players in a new format. Eddie Marsan is brilliant, and with the storytelling being an interactive rather than passive experience, this ain’t no Jackanory!”
 
Eddie Marsan said:
“It’s an exciting challenge to guide Deathtrap Dungeon adventurers, both new and experienced, as they take on the perils of the deadly Trial of Champions.”
Fighting Fantasy fans will be able to meet the Branching Narrative team and see an early prototype of Deathtrap Dungeon at Fighting Fantasy Fest 3, taking place Saturday 31 August at the University of West London.

Deathtrap Dungeon is due for release on PC, Mac and Mobile later this year, commemorating the 35^th anniversary of the book’s original publication, with other formats including console to follow in 2020.

About Fighting Fantasy
Fighting Fantasy is a series of ground-breaking and best-selling gamebooks created by Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone which began with the publication of The Warlock of Firetop Mountain in 1982. Blending branching narrative storytelling and a dice-based role-playing system, the series has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. The books are currently published by Scholastic UK who have reissued the classic titles as well as commissioning new titles including Ian Livingstone’s new book Assassins of Allansia being published in September 2019.

About Branching Narrative
Formed in 2019 by Games Industry veterans Mark Ripley and Matt Spall, Branching Narrative is a brand new business concentrating on building interactive experiences around branching video. Working with both existing and new authors the company will develop and release a slate of titles not only for entertainment, but is also considering potential uses for the engine in education, medicine and training.

XPG to Unveil World’s First 4D Gaming Mouse and New Mera Edition Gaming Gear at IFA Berlin 2019

Taipei, Taiwan – August 29, 2019 – XPG – XTREME PERFORMANCE GEAR, a provider of high-performance products for gamers, Esports pros, and tech enthusiasts is pleased to announce that it will be showcasing its latest products at IFA Berlin 2019. The products on show will include its new 4D gaming mouse, Mera Edition gaming peripherals, and GAMMIX S50 solid state drive (SSD). Visit XPG at IFA Berlin 2019 (Sep 06 – Sep 11, 2019) at the Messe Berlin, stand 107, hall 12.

XPG Headshot Gaming Mouse – Get a Grip on the 4D Revolution

The XPG HEADSHOT is a truly revolutionary, disruptive and innovative take on the gaming mouse. Standing at the crossroads of two major megatrends, AI and 4D printing, the XPG HEADSHOT brings together intelligence, an ultra-light form factor, and a versatile lattice structure to deliver the ultimate gaming mouse. Leveraging an AI algorithm, the XPG HEADSHOT can be personalized based on the preferences and characteristics of individual users such as grip, hand size, surface finish, and customized design elements such as logos.

“The XPG HEADSHOT is the embodiment of our commitment to achieving a relentlessly fine-tuned and insanely ergonomic experience,” said Luca Di Fiore, Director of Products and R&D at XPG. “From day one, we have sought out ways to accommodate both Esports professionals’ needs with tech enthusiasts wants to create a mouse that is an extension and reflection of who they are.”

XPG Mera Edition Gaming Peripherals – Rethinking Gaming Gear   

XPG will show off a new series of gaming peripherals that challenge the hyper-masculine preconceptions of what gaming gear should be. Based on a new XPG brand characteristic, XPG applied a fearless spirit into the products through a warm and audacious color. The new color is a stark contrast to the darker and edgier shades found on most gaming peripherals today. With an eye for breaking the mold and acknowledging that gamers are not a homogenous demographic, XPG is rolling out a full range of Mera Edition gear including headsets, mousepads, mice, keyboards and chassis. 

“With Mera Edition products, XPG is making a statement about what it means to be a gamer,” said Alex Yin General Manager & Chief Gaming Officer at XPG. “And that statement is that gamers are individuals that don’t necessarily need to conform to preconceived ideas what a gamer is, and should be fearless and adventurous in expressing themselves.”

XPG GAMMIX S50 SSD – Made for Gamers, PC Enthusiasts, Overclockers, and Graphics Professionals

Sporting the latest PCIe Gen4x4 interface, the GAMMIX S50 supports the NVMe standard to deliver sustained read/write speeds of up to 5000/4400MB per second and random read/write of up to 750K/750K IOPS, offering speeds that are up to ten times faster than a SATA SSD. What’s more, with 3D Flash memory in combination with SLC caching, it offers a leap forward in capacity, efficiency, and durability. With support for the M.2 2280 specification, the S50 supports the latest Intel® and AMD platforms and is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0. These capabilities make the S50 ideally suited for gamers, PC enthusiasts, overclockers, and graphics professionals.

Visit the XPG Booth to See its Latest Products and the XPG Orb

Visit XPG at IFA Berlin 2019 (Sep 06 – Sep 11, 2019) at the Messe Berlin, stand 107, hall 12. Visitors to the XPG booth will witness all of the latest XPG gaming products in addition to those already mentioned above. What’s more, visitors will get to see an impressive structure known as the XPG Orb, which took three thousand hours to build and consists of three hundred individual parts. Inside the XPG Orb, visitors will be able to experience the extreme performance of its latest products.  

XPG has recently expanded its product offering, including XPG PRECOG headsets, XPG BATTLEGROUND mousepads, XPG SUMMONER keyboards, XPG BATTLECRUISER and XPG INVADER PC chassis, XPG LEVANTE water cooling systems, and CORE REACTOR power supply units, now all available worldwide.

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About XPG – XTREME PERFORMANCE GEAR

XPG was established by ADATA with the aim of providing high-performance products to gamers, esports pros, and tech enthusiasts. XPG is committed to develop products that help users achieve extreme performance, therefore we work closely with the gaming and esports community to gather insight into the real needs of users and incorporate them into our hardware.  XPG provides a full range of product lines from components to peripherals to all gamers; the  products ensure the highest standards of stability and reliability along with the sheer cool designs that have earned several prestigious international awards. Beyond product performance, XPG plays an active part in sponsoring events and esports team globally, and most importantly, we aim to deliver extreme gaming experiences to make every moment exciting and enduring.

SPYRO REIGNITED TRILOGY BRINGS THE HEAT TO NINTENDO SWITCH AND STEAM THIS SEPTEMBER!

Lead Developer Toys for Bob Celebrates New Platforms Arrival with a Special Live Stream for Fans on Sept. 4

The Beloved Purple Dragon Celebrates The New Platforms Launch By Also Debuting In The Next Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Grand Prix!

August 29, 2019 – Spyro is spreading his wings this year by giving fans more ways to experience the fun of Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy. The remastered videogame that made gamers fall in love with “the purple dragon from the ‘90s” all over again lands on Nintendo Switch™ and PC via Steam worldwide on September 3. Already available on PlayStation® 4 and Xbox One, this September will mark the very first time that all three original games – Spyro™ the Dragon, Spyro™ 2: Ripto’s Rage! and Spyro™: Year of the Dragon – will be playable on these new platforms with the Spyro Reignited Trilogy.

No matter how you like to play, Spyro has players covered. Gamers looking for an on-the-go gaming experience can take Spyro Reignited Trilogy with them on their next adventure via the Nintendo Switch in handheld mode. The remastered trilogy also gives players on PC via Steam something to look forward to this year with the ability to play with up to 4K graphics and uncapped framerate capability on supporting systems.

To celebrate Spyro’s 21 years of saving the Dragon Realms with a remastered twist, lead developer Toys For Bob is inviting fans to tune in to a special live stream on Games Done Quick’s Twitch Channel at 3 a.m. AEST on Sept. 4. During the stream, fans will get a dragon’s-eye view into how the studio is commemorating the launch of the game on these two platforms and how players can join in on the fun.

The Spyro Reignited Trilogy features the memorable and exciting gameplay that fans will remember from the ‘90s but in beautiful, HD graphics. The trilogy features over 100 levels, enhanced reward sequences, Spyro’s crew of eccentric pals (including Sparx the Dragonfly, Hunter, Sheila, Agent 9 and Sgt. Byrd) and much more! The trilogy also provides players an enhanced experience with beautifully rendered environments, enhanced controls and awe-inspiring cinematics for added flare in these epic adventures.

As if that wasn’t enough excitement, Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is bringing two videogame icons together in a big way when Spyro joins the race in Crash™ Team Racing Nitro-Fueled’s Spyro & Friends Grand Prix that’s set to go liveon August 30^th.* Available for no additional charge to those who have purchased the main game, the Spyro & Friends Grand Prix is giving the iconic purple dragon a licence to crash the CTR party for the first time.

In the Spyro & Friends Grand Prix, players can burn rubber and cruise through “Spyro Circuit,” the all-new Spyro-themed track while collecting gems, dodging firework bundles and (of course) flying by sheep. Spyro won’t be venturing into this alone, the purple speedster will be joined by Hunter and Gnasty Gnorc as playable characters with Sparx joining in the fun as a protection mask akin to Aku Aku on the Spyro Circuit track. The Spyro & Friends Grand Prix will also come packed with other hot content that players can earn when connected to the internet, such as fresh new rides with the Spyromobile, Gnasty Ride and Dragonfly, as well as other new Pit Stop items including the amazing new Gem Paint Jobs and element-themed wheels, the Viking Polar Skin, the Orc Big Norm skin and more!

Spyro Reignited Trilogy is firing up on new platforms: Nintendo Switch™ (Toys for Bob) and PC (Iron Galaxy) via Steam starting on September 3 for the suggested retail price of $69.95. Beenox’s Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled and Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled – Nitros Oxide Edition (digital deluxe) are now available on PlayStation® 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch™ worldwide for the suggested retail price of $69.95 and $99.95, respectively. The amount of epic Spyro challenges and journeys from both games is enough to provide fans hours upon hours of fun. For more information about Spyro Reignited Trilogy (@SpyroTheDragon) and Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled (@CrashBandicoot) check out each games’ Twitter, Facebook and Instagram profiles.

*Grand Prix content and timing subject to change.

About Activision

Headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., Activision is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations throughout the world and is a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), an S&P 500 company.  More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com or by following @Activision.

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements with respect to the expected release dates, features and functionality of the Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

© 2019 Activision Publishing, Inc. ACTIVISION, SPYRO, SPYRO THE DRAGON, CRASH, CRASH TEAM RACING and CRASH BANDICOOT are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

AER – Memories of Old Out Now on Nintendo Switch 

The winner of the “Game Concept Challenge 2013” and “IndieCade Select 2016” invites you into its floating world full of Mysteries

Hamburg, August 29th, 2019 – Daedalic Entertainment, in collaboration with Swedish indie developer On The Outskirts, is proud to announce that AER – Memories of Old is now available on Nintendo Switch.

AER – Memories of Old is now available on Nintendo Switch.

In AER – Memories of Old the player takes on the role of the young nomad girl Auk, who, in the shape of a magnificent bird, explores the floating islands of her world. After the vanishing of the Gods, which left only a few nomad tribes behind, Auk faces challenges that have not been overcome for generations. The abandoned ruins of a long-forgotten civilisation amidst a fragmented and slowly decaying world are portrayed in a contrastingly bright and colourful low-poly style. But the peaceful look is deceiving; every step leads closer to the end of the world.

Features:

·  Explore the world freely by turning into a bird at any time
·  As the game’s story unfolds, ancient secrets are revealed and great discoveries are made
·  A pilgrimage full of mysteries, puzzles and temples
·  A focus on atmosphere and aesthetics with vivid, low-poly graphics

Previously available on PC, Mac, Linux, Playstation 4 and Xbox One, AER – Memories of Old is available today via the Nintendo eShop.

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DISNEY’S CLASSIC ALADDIN AND THE LION KING VIDEO GAMES RETURN THIS SPRING

Includes new features and enhancements for Nintendo Switch^TM, PlayStation^®4 system and Xbox One

Sydney, Australia – 29^th August 2019 – This spring, the 16-bit magic of Disney’s Aladdin and The Lion King games, complete with new features and enhancements, will be released for Nintendo Switch^TM, PlayStation^®4 and Xbox One. Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King will include the fan-favourite versions of each original title, featuring upscaled graphics to support high definition displays and additional upgrades to enhance playability on current consoles. The collection also includes a brand-new “final cut” of Aladdin and an original Aladdin “tradeshow demo” that has not been publicly available since 1993.

Fans will be able to revisit these beloved games and take advantage of a variety of modern support options, including instant save states, a “Rewind” button to jump back up to 15 seconds, level select, invulnerability, infinite lives and an “Interactive Game Viewer”. The Interactive Game Viewer enables players to view full game playthroughs, with the ability to skip forward, jump in and start playing at any point.

In addition, Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King features:

• Authentic Game Content with Modern Improvements – Fans old and new can enjoy the original game builds, upscaled graphics, customisable controls, special filters for visual enhancement and more.
• Variety of Game Versions – The collection includes multiple playable platform versions of the games including their Sega Mega Drive, Game Boy and Super Game Boy releases, as well as The Lion King Super Nintendo Entertainment System version.
• A Helping Hand – Players who want to experience the Disney magic in true “Hakuna Matata” fashion can use the Interactive game viewer, rewind feature and cheat codes to aid gameplay progression.
• Curated, Explorable Museum – A treasure trove of behind-the-scenes development assets including interviews, an art gallery and a music player shares the rich history behind the Aladdin and The Lion King 16-bit games.’

Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King has been updated for current consoles by publisher Nighthawk Interactive and development studio Digital Eclipse. Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King is coming to retailers this spring on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation^®4 and Xbox One.

About Nighthawk Interactive
Built by a team of industry veterans, Nighthawk Interactive aims to combine their proven experience with the ever-changing needs of modern game development. With a strong focus on publishing, co-publishing, retail distribution and business development support, Nighthawk is about helping developers make the great games we love to play. For more information about Nighthawk, visit www.NighthawkInteractive.com, and follow us on Twitter at (@NH_Interactive).

About Digital Eclipse
Digital Eclipse (www.digitaleclipse.com) is globally recognized for its best-in-class restorations, remakes, and anthologies of classic games. More than a nostalgia play, Digital Eclipse infuses dormant intellectual properties with new life, re-igniting revenue streams and franchise interest with today’s audiences. Digital Eclipse is the signature brand of independent developer, Other Ocean Emeryville, based in Emeryville, California.

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ANNOUNCING THE FINAL GAME IN THE JACKBOX PARTY PACK 6: ROLE MODELS

Label your friends and find out who you really are when the best party game collection yet hits consoles, PC and digital platforms this fall!

CHICAGO — Aug. 28, 2019 — Just who do you think you are? What are you, some kind of hotshot? Well let me ask you this, YOUR MAJESTY: do you have any idea what people REALLY think of you? Why not find out with a nice friendly game of Role Models, the final title in The Jackbox Party Pack 6, coming this fall from Jackbox Games!

In Role Models, you and your friends become guinea pigs for a mad scientist studying human nature. Just choose a category, like Alice in Wonderland, then match each of the players (including yourself) to a “role” within that category. For example, your carefree buddy might be the Mad Hatter, and the creepy weirdo of the group might be the Cheshire Cat. If your test subjects are split on who’s who, tied players perform a tiebreaker experiment tailored specifically to that role to determine who truly deserves the title.

If you don’t know anything about these characters, don’t worry. There are plenty of categories to choose from, including ones that have nothing to do with pop culture, like “Excuses for Being Late,” “Deepest Fears,” and “Reasons Why You Crapped Your Pants.”

As you earn more roles, Role Models begins to hone in on which characteristics fit you best: if different categories peg you as both a show-off and an introvert, you’ll face a challenge, and your fellow lab rats will make the final call. The game awards you with delicious “science pellets” for voting with the majority and winning tiebreaker games, but the real payoff is seeing your final master role, made up of all the previous roles you’ve earned in the experiment. If you got Captain America, Pikachu, and “slept through my alarm,” you might be crowned the “Lazy Electric Patriot” of your friend group. And once it’s official, there’s no escaping it. That’s science, baby!

Role Models supports 3-6 players and an audience of thousands in the “control group.” It’s also Jackbox’s first game to support player selfies as avatars! This long-awaited feature is totally optional, and streamers worried about abuse can censor individual photos or turn the feature off entirely.

The Jackbox Party Pack 6 is expected to launch this fall on PC, consoles and major digital platforms. Other games already announced in The Jackbox Party Pack 6 include Trivia Murder Party 2, Dictionarium, Joke Boat, and Push The Button. Follow Jackbox Games on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for new playthroughs of Role Models.

About Jackbox Games
Jackbox Games, formerly Jellyvision Games, is a developer and publisher of party games on major gaming platforms and home entertainment devices. The studio is best known for comedic party games like YOU DON’T KNOW JACK, Fibbage, Quiplash and Drawful. Jackbox Games “makes the world’s best party games” according to Business Insider. YOU DON’T KNOW JACK has been called “the greatest quiz-show game ever made” by The Onion’s A.V. Club. All current-generation Jackbox games feature the innovative use of mobile devices as controllers, allowing anyone with an internet-connected phone, tablet or laptop to join a game without the need for extra game controllers. Players connect to games on their devices by visiting Jackbox.tv and entering the custom game code displayed via the system hosting the game. This unique concept also allows for games that involve secret player input. The digital release of The Jackbox Party Pack, a massive collection of five party games, was named “Best Local Multiplayer Game of the Year” by Giant Bomb. The company is located in Chicago, Illinois.

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