Team17 and Pathea Games announced My Time at Portia has finally left Steam Early Access after a year of testing. Originally Kickstarted back in 2017, the game is inspired by a wide variety of classic video games and movies. Players will see touches of Animal Crossing, Harvest Moon, and Dark Cloud 2 in the gameplay mechanics. The eye catching art style is inspired by the legendary Studio Ghibli.
My Time at Portia drops the player in the town of Portia. Players take over their Pa’s old workshop. It’s run down and full of holes, but there’s just enough foundation to rebuild it to its former glory. Players will build equipment for the townsfolk, run their own farm, fight their way through dungeons, and explore the land.
My Time at Portia is available now on Steam and the Epic Games Store for $29.99 USD/$41.95 AUD. Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One versions are slated for Spring 2019 (Fall 2019 in the Southern Hemisphere)
TAKE THE LOOT IN ONE PIECE BOUNTY RUSH, SETTING
SAIL FOR MOBILE DEVICES IN 2019
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Inc. today announced ONE PIECE BOUNTY RUSH, a new 4-vs-4 real-time
mobile battle game based on the iconic anime series. The game will be available
in 2019 as a free download on both the App Store and Google Play.
ONE PIECE BOUNTY RUSH is the treasure that ONE PIECE fans have been
scouring the Grand Line for, giving players the opportunity to assemble teams
of four pirates selected from over 40 characters spanning the breadth of the
historic series. The full roster includes swashbucklers from the Straw Hat
Crew, such as Luffy, Nami, Zoro, Sanji, Chopper, and Usopp; their most fearsome
rival crews, such as Arlong, Buggy the Clown, and Crocodile;and
the Yonko, such as Luffy’s mentor, “Red-Haired” Shanks.
Teamwork has always been
at the foundation of ONE PIECE battles, and ONE PIECE BOUNTY RUSH is
taking that tenet to never-before-explored depths, enabling players to duke it
out in both high-impact brawls and capture-the-flag skirmishes to collect
berries and loot— the team that takes the most loot wins!
To celebrate the
announcement of ONE PIECE BOUNTY RUSH, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Inc. has launched a campaign on the game’s official Facebook page; players can
visit the following link for additional information: https://www.facebook.com/OPBR.EN/
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. has also released a new teaser trailer for the game’s upcoming update.
For the latest breaking
news on ONE PIECE BOUNTY RUSH, please visit the game’s official
website at: https://opbr-en.bn-ent.net/
NEW TRAILER PRESENTS UNIQUE CHARACTER CLASSES IN BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA’S ACTION MMORPG, BLESS UNLEASHED
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., today released a new Class Intro Trailer teasing the combat capabilities of the five distinct and unique character classes available at launch in the upcoming action MMORPG for the Xbox One, Bless Unleashed. Berserkers, Mages, Rangers, Priests, and Crusaders all demonstrate their dynamic and distinguishable combat styles in this new Class Intro Trailer.
Bless Unleashed takes place in an
untamed world with a rich backstory created with hardcore MMORPG players in
mind. With deep combo-driven mechanics, player customization, along with
cooperative (PvE) and competitive (PvP) multiplayer, there is an endless amount
of content and gameplay possibilities to keep players engaged. The game
utilizes the Unreal Engine 4, bringing unparalleled visuals to a fully realized
fantasy world, offering one of the most stunning MMORPGs produced on console.
Players adventure across an open persistent world where mythical beasts roam
the land and intense PVP battles can take place at any time.
Valve is starting the new years by looking back at Steam’s achievements in 2018 and sharing their goals for 2019 in a new blog post.
Last year, Steam delivered 15.39 exabytes or 15 billion gigabytes of data to customers through their private network. Valve has expanded their network capacity by 50% and plans on continuing to grow their network at the same pace. Additionally, new SQL database servers have been rolled out, and the Steam website is now HTTPS only to improve security.
On the front end, Steam has seen some changes. The most obvious was the revamped Steam Chat experience that brought the service’s features closer to parity with industry leader Discord. More subtly, new currencies have been added and more tools to help buyers find interesting and relevant games have been implemented.
After years of criticism for their terrible customer support, Valve is recommitting to improve customer support for buyers, developers, and publishers who use Steam. Additionally, more moderators have been deployed on the Steam forums to help control abusive behaviour.
2019 will see some big change, according to Valve. Steam is finally coming to China thanks to a partnership with Perfect World. This opens up a huge new market of PC gamers for developers.
The upgrades to the Steam experience is still a work in progress. The Store Discovery engine will be overhauled to provide better recommendations. The Steam Library, event system, and Steam Chat for mobiles will finally get a long overdue overhaul.
Steam is also looking to improve the gaming experience by helping players avoid potential cheaters. Counter Strike: Global Operations new Trust system will be made available to all games on Steam. Also, the Steam PC Cafe Program will be overhauled.
Over the weekend Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja decided to release two trailers for their upcoming fighting game Dead or Alive 6. One of these trailers happens to focus on introducing Nyotengu as well as Phase 4 with the former being available as a pre-order bonus while the latter is included as part of the Digital Deluxe Edition with both being DLC in nature.
The other trailer happens to focus more on the combat mechanics and feature side of things such as explaining various special moves that players can use and going over the attack triangle system that fans of the game should be familiar with. Currently Dead or Alive 6 is set to be released for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC on March 1st.
WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
ENTERTAINMENT AND IO INTERACTIVE LAUNCH
HITMAN™ HD ENHANCED COLLECTION
Remastered Versions of Hitman™:
Blood Money and Hitman™: Absolution Available Now for PlayStation®4
and Xbox One
Warner Bros.
Interactive Entertainment and IO Interactive announced the launch of Hitman™ HD Enhanced Collection, featuring Hitman™: Blood Money and Hitman™:
Absolution in 4K resolution and 60 frames per second
(fps). The two remastered classics are now available digitally for
PlayStation®4, PlayStation®4 Pro and the Xbox One family of devices, including
Xbox One X.
To watch the Hitman™ HD Enhanced Collection Launch Trailer.
Hitman™
HD Enhanced Collection
will feature 4K visuals at 60 fps, along with increased texture resolution,
upgraded texture formats, super-sampling, upscale support, heightened shadow
map and mirror resolutions, improved lighting and updated controls for a more
fluid experience.
Relive some of Agent 47’s most
iconic hits in Hitman™: Blood Money and experience a globe-trotting adventure from the
vineyards of Chile, to the Paris Opera House and even the White House itself in
a face-off against a group of assassins known as “The Franchise.”
Rediscover the
cinematic story of Hitman™: Absolution and experience the deep and
personal story of Agent 47 as he pursues redemption across 20 intense missions.
Enjoy a distinctive art style that combines with rich dialogue and performances
by an impressive Hollywood cast to create a unique gameplay experience.
Hitman™
HD Enhanced Collection
is available now digitally only for $84.95 RRP.
To learn more, please visit www.hitman.com or join the Hitman™ conversation on Twitter (@Hitman), Facebook (@Hitman), Instagram (@Hitman), YouTube (Hitman), Twitch (Hitman),
Discord (Hitman),
Reddit (Hitman)
or the Hitman
Forum.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc., is a premier worldwide publisher,
developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the
interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and
PC-based gaming for both internal and third-party game titles.
IO Interactive is an independent videogame developer
based in Copenhagen, Denmark and the creative force behind some of the most
talked-about multiplatform videogames to emerge in the last decade. Starting
with the groundbreaking and award-winning Hitman™ series, IO Interactive has
since developed the cult classic “Freedom Fighters”, the controversial “Kane
& Lynch” series and the adorable “Mini Ninjas”. Dedication to creating
original IP and unforgettable characters and experiences are the hallmarks of
IO Interactive.
TALES
OF VESPERIA: DEFINITIVE EDITION is now availableonNINTENDO SWITCH, XBOX ONE, PlayStation 4 SYSTEM, AND
STEAM
Join Yuri Lowell on the 10th
Anniversary of This Cherished RPG with All-New Content for Western Audiences
SANTA CLARA,
Calif., (January 11, 2019) –
Leading video game developer and publisher BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America
Inc. is excited to announce today that TALES OF VESPERIA™: Definitive
Edition is now available for the Xbox One, PlayStation®4 computer
entertainment system, Nintendo Switch™ console, and PC via STEAM® for $49.99. TALES
OF VESPERIA: Definitive Edition comes with updated HD graphics and new
content that has never been released outside of Japan until today, including;
new playable characters, story segments, music, and costumes.
TALES OF
VESPERIA: Definitive Edition
is an adventure that follows Yuri Lowell, a former Imperial Knight, as he
travels around the world of Terca Lumireis looking for his neighbor’s blastia
core. Along the way, Yuri gets pulled into a whirlwind of different exploits,
meeting new characters and traveling to different locations, ultimately being
dropped into the middle of an evil scheme that threatens the survival of the
entire planet.
TALES OF
VESPERIA: Definitive Edition
features a specialized version of the TALES OF series’ Linear Motion
Battle System for combat, where players control a party member in real-time
combat while the rest of the party is controlled by A.I. commands. TALES
OF VESPERIA: Definitive Edition also features two new playable
characters; Patty Fleur, a young pirate searching for her lost memories, as
well as Yuri’s rival and best friend, Flynn Scifo. Along with these new
playable party members, TALES OF VESPERIA: Definitive Edition will
include additional story scenarios, locations, and costumes that will be
all-new for Western audiences.
TALES OF
VESPERIA: Definitive Edition
is now for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 system, Nintendo Switch, and STEAM via
PC for $49.99. For more information about TALES OF VESPERIA: Definitive
Edition or other titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.,
please visit; https://www.bandainamcoent.com,
follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS,
or join the conversation at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.
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About BANDAI NAMCO
Entertainment America Inc.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher
and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles,
iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and
publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN®,
GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western
hemisphere for anime-based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL
Z®, and ONE PIECE®. More information about the company
and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.
DEAD OR ALIVE 6’s ONLINE BETA TEST
LAUNCHES ON PLAYSTATION®4
PS PLUS Subscribers
To Experience Three Days of Intense Fighting Action
Hertfordshire, 11th January 2019 – KOEI TECMO Europe and Team NINJA
are excited to announce the official launch of the PlayStation®4 DEAD OR
ALIVE 6 Online Beta Test. The Online Beta will be exclusive to PS PLUS
subscribers through the PlayStation Store, and will be playable from the 11th
January 2019 beginning at 15:00 GMT and run until the 14th January
2019 at 14:59 GMT.
The Beta will consist of Online Versus mode and
will feature four iconic characters from DOA’s past, including
Kasumi, Ayane, Hayate, and Hayabusa, as well as one of the most-anticipated
newcomers to the roster, “The Uncrowned Street Hero” Diego. All fights will
take place on the main stage of the DEAD OR ALIVE 6 tournament —
the DOA COLOSSEUM – complete with exploding ring ropes.
For newcomers to the series, a “HOW TO PLAY”
section has been added to the game’s official website, including both a
Techniques tutorial and a Move List. In addition, an online survey
will be available to gather player feedback.
To celebrate this new announcement, KOEI TECMO
Europe revealed a new trailer featuring the
pre-order exclusive character, Nyotengu, and digital deluxe exclusive
character, Phase 4.
DEAD OR ALIVE 6 is currently in development for the PlayStation®4
Computer Entertainment System, the Xbox One family of devices including
the Xbox One X, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft,
and digitally on Windows PC via Steam®, and will be released worldwide
on the 1st March 2019. For the latest information on the game,
please visit our official website at https://www.teamninja-studio.com/doa6/.
Also, be sure to Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DeadorAliveGame;
and Follow us on Twitter @DOATEC_OFFICIAL.
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
UBISOFT
ANNOUNCES IS IT LOVE? BLUE SWAN HOSPITAL NOW AVAILABLE ON MOBILE
SYDNEY, Australia — January
11, 2019 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Is It Love? Blue Swan Hospital,
the latest installment in the free-to-play mobile franchise Is It Love?, is now
available on the App Store for iPhone and iPad and Google Play for Android
devices.
In this interactive drama, players
create their own adventures and romantic storyline set within a brand new
universe. Players step into the role of a young and brilliant intern who has
freshly arrived at Blue Swan Hospital as they navigate through their career,
friendships, scandals and love life. Players will meet an exciting cast of
characters and the decisions made will ultimately determine relationships with friends
and love interests.
This entry of Is It Love? features a
modern artistic direction and for the first time in series history, will
include new episodes every two weeks as well as new seasons every year.
Is It Love? Blue Swan Hospital is available now on the App
Store for iPhone and iPad and Google
Play worldwide.
For more information on Ubisoft mobile
games, please visit www.ubisoft.com.
ABOUT UBISOFT
Ubisoft is a leading
creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services,
with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed,
Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The
teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices
are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all
popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the
2017–18 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,732 million. To learn more, please www.ubisoft.com.
JOIN MARIO AND LUIGI ON A
FUN-FILLED PLATFORMING ADVENTURE IN NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. U DELUXE, OUT NOW ON
NINTENDO SWITCH
Includes 164
courses which can be enjoyed by up to four players of all skill levels, while
newcomer-friendly character Toadette makes her first appearance
11th January, 2019 –Run, leap and stomp through 164 2D side-scrolling courses
in traditional Super Mario style in New
Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, out now for Nintendo Switch. Using a single Joy-Con each, up
to four players* can work together to grab coins and topple enemies on their
way to the Goal Pole, while in challenge mode, players must compete to see who
can nab the most gold in frantic, friendly – and above all, fun – competition.
New
Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe contains both New Super Mario
Bros. U and the more challenging New Super Luigi U. While seasoned
players can play as iconic characters Mario, Luigi and Toad, two new characters
also join the mix – Toadette and Nabbit. Younger or less-experienced players
can choose to play with these new characters, as they offer extra assistance
during play. When Toadette picks up a Super Crown, she turns into Peachette and
can double jump, float slowly during freefall and boost back up when she falls
in a pit. When playing as Nabbit, players won’t be hurt by enemies and can earn
extra 1UPs at the end of stages.
On top of both adventures, New
Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe features a variety of game modes to entertain
players of all skill levels, either alone or together. Players can test their
skills in dozens of varied and crafty trials designed for players of any
ability. Race to the goal as fast as you can in Time Attack, grab all the coins
in Coin Collection, or do your best to stay airborne by jumping on multiple
enemies in 1-Up Rally. In Special, players will need to complete very
particular conditions to advance, such as taking on a course without touching
any enemies, coins, or cannonballs. Players can watch a series of over 200
online videos** from the game’s development team, showcasing some nifty tricks
you can use to topple those tricky tests – useful for when players are stuck on
a level or challenge.
New
Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is the latest title joining the wide range of software
anyone can enjoy on Nintendo Switch, the unique home console from Nintendo that
can be taken on the go. Nintendo Switch includes two Joy-Con controllers for
multiplayer fun right out of the box, making it perfect for playing games
anytime, anywhere, with anyone. The Nintendo Switch software
library includes more than a thousand titles for all tastes and experience
levels, including Pokémon:
Let’s Go, Pikachu! andPokémon:
Let’s Go, Eevee!, Mario Kart 8
Deluxe,
and the unique make, play and discover experience of Nintendo Labo.
Join Mario and Luigi and take on
164 courses in New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, available now on Nintendo
Switch. Using a single Joy-Con each, up to four players can enjoy a variety of
game modes, anytime, anywhere.
Notes to Editors:
*Multiplayer requires one compatible controller per
player. Additional controllers (sold separately) may be required.
**Broadband internet connection required. To use
online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related
agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Some online services
may not be available in all countries.
