Atari® Flashback Classics Introduces a Collection of 150 Atari Favorites to Nintendo Switch
Massive Library of Definitive Edition Releases of Classic Atari 2600, Atari 5200, and Atari Arcade Games Now Available on the Nintendo Switch™ console
NEW YORK, NY (DECEMBER 14, 2018) – Atari®, one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers, today brings their most comprehensive collection of arcade and home console classics for Nintendo Switch with the release of Atari® Flashback Classics. Available now through the Nintendo eShop and at retail, Atari Flashback Classics is packed with 150 fan-favorite Atari games, including Asteroids®, Centipede®, and Missile Command®, all with additional content and online features!
For the first time ever, Atari Flashback Classics is available on Nintendo Switch! Dive into the legendary publisher’s iconic library of games — with titles from the Atari 2600 and Atari 5200 home consoles, along with former arcade exclusives. Atari Flashback Classics features support for all-new local achievements, leaderboards, and social features to bring players together just like in the olden days. An archive of classic artwork rounds out the package to make Atari Flashback Classics a must-have for enthusiasts and collectors!
Atari Flashback Classics is designed to take advantage of the Nintendo Switch’s unique controls and functionality to bring new life to beloved games. Up to four-player local multiplayer and two-player online is available as well on a per title basis.
Key Features Include:
150 Classic Atari 2600, 5200 and Arcade Games: Play seminal Atari titles including Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, Tempest®, Warlords®, and many more.
Online and Local Multiplayer: Battle for arcade supremacy against friends online or at home.
Online Leaderboards: Compare your high scores with players from around the world.
Nintendo Switch Functionality: Designed to take advantage of the Nintendo Switch’s greatest features.
Brand New User-Interface: New User-Interface designed to re-create the greatest classic arcade experience.
Developed by Code Mystics, Atari Flashback Classics is now available for purchase through the Nintendo eShop for $39.99 USD. Atari Flashback Classics is rated E for Everyone for Mild Cartoon Violence and Simulated Gambling. To learn more about Atari Flashback Classics, please visit: www.Atari.com.
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ABOUT ATARI
Atari is an interactive entertainment production company. As an iconic brand that transcends generations and audiences, the company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®. Atari has offices in New York and Paris. Visit us online at www.atari.com.
ABOUT CODE MYSTICS
Based in Vancouver, BC, Canada, Code Mystics (www.codemystics.com) is a prolific and versatile independent developer, comprised of industry veterans. With over 50 titles spanning both high-profile flagship brands and popular indie titles, Code Mystics’ proprietary technology delivers pixel-perfect solutions on all platforms from console and handheld to mobile and desktop and even custom hardware.
Ascend from the depths of a neon nightmare on January 17 with Octahedron on Nintendo Switch!
A free demo will be available on December 28
London, UK (14 December 2018)– Square Enix Collective® is pleased to have another game joining its Nintendo Switch™ line-up as vibrant platformer Octahedron: Transfixed Edition launches on 17 January 2019.
Soon to be available on the go, Octahedron launched on Steam, Xbox™ One and PlayStation™ 4 in March this year. A free demo for the game will be available on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch from December 28 and will be available for pre-purchase with a 25% discount (28th Dec – 16th Jan).
Octahedron is a psychedelic neon action platformer in which the player defies gravity by pulling platforms from thin air, while surfing through its levels to a driving beat. The game’s soundtrack, a vibrant array of uplifting and atmospheric tunes, from chiptune trance over synthwave to progressive house, has been turning heads since its original release! It features music by Chipzel, André Sobota, Monomirror, and others. With subtly evolving rhythm elements, Octahedron encourages players to get into the flow of its hypnotizing beats.
Phil Elliott, director of Indie Publishing at Square Enix Ltd, was unavailable for a quote as he has been fully absorbed into the world of Veetragoul, and does not currently have a mouth because his head has been replaced by an Octahedron.
“I’m super excited to be bringing Octahedron to the Nintendo Switch! It is such an amazing fit for the platform. I spent a lot of extra time adding special content to this new edition of the game!” said Marco Guardia, creator of Octahedron.
Octahedron is already available on Steam for £9.99/$12.99/€12.99, on Xbox One for £9.99/$12.99/€12.99, and PlayStation 4 for £9.99/$12.99/€12.99.
The game will launch on Nintendo Switch on 17th of January 2019 for £9.99/$12.99/€12.99
About Square Enix Collective Square Enix Collective® is a division of Square Enix Ltd which works with independent developers to help them bring their games to market. For more information on Square Enix Collective please contact [email protected]
Nich Richardson shows gamers the latest and best games and experiences available for PlayStation®VR on PlayStation®4
SYDNEY, 14th December 2018 – Sony Interactive Entertainment Australia (SIEAU) today announces the launch of Australia’s first PlayStation®VR (PS VR) content series, The PS VR Show, with episode one going live next week, on 19th December.
Hosted by former ScreenPlay presenter, Nich Richardson (a.k.a. NichBoy), The PS VR Show jumps into a handful of some of the latest and most exciting content pieces from the ever-growing collection of over 250 games and experiences for PlayStation®VR, only on PlayStation®4.
Each episode will see NichBoy joined by some of the biggest and best gaming personalities from across Australia. Guests will take part in his weird, whacky and fun challenges in virtual reality.
Richardson has previously expressed some scepticism of VR for gaming, however the quantity and quality of content both in development and already available, to PlayStation VR has convinced him otherwise.
‘Since PlayStation made VR mainstream, I’ve always been fascinated by the tech, but we didn’t get many hit titles at launch. It’s been a couple of years, and PlayStation is delivering some amazing games and experiences almost weekly. It’s definitely a great time to kick off a series to show gamers what’s available to them on PlayStation VR’ said Richardson.
Patrick Lagana, SIEAU Director of Marketing, added, ‘We wanted to challenge Nich on his feelings towards PlayStation VR, so what better way than to give him his own PS VR show? It’s great to see Nich and his guests have fun while showcasing the quality and diversity of games and experiences available to PlayStation 4 players. The ever-expanding catalogue is one of the reasons we’ve seen PlayStation VR become the most popular high-end VR system on the market.’
To launch the first episode, Virtual Reality gaming YouTuber Cheru and self-proclaimed “core gaming” reviewer SkillUpYT join Nich on the sofa. The episode will also feature newly released PS VR exclusive and breathtaking arcade game, Tetris® Effect, as well as Virtual Reality creation platform, CoolPaintr VR.
The first episode of The PS VR Show is available on 19 December on PlayStation Australia’s YouTube channel. Check out the trailer for episode one here.
In October this year, PlayStation®VR celebrated its two-year anniversary. It now has over 250 games and experiences, with Borderlands 2, ASTRO BOT: Rescue Mission, Beat Saber, Tetris®Effect, and Creed: Rise To Glory™ all launching over the past two months, available now on the PlayStation Store. As we enter 2019, titles will continue to come out, including Ace Combat™ 7: Skies Unknown and Eden Tomorrow all launching in the next few months.
About Sony Interactive Entertainment Australia Pty Ltd Sony Interactive Entertainment Australia (SIEAU) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe (SIEE). SIEE, headquartered in London, UK, is responsible for the PlayStation® brand and family of products and services within the 109 territories serviced by SIEE as a regional headquarters for Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE). PlayStation has delivered innovation to the market since the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. The PlayStation family of products and services include PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Vita, PlayStation®3, PlayStation®Store, PlayStation®Plus, PlayStation™Video, PlayStation™Music, PlayStation™Now and acclaimed PlayStation software titles from SIE Worldwide Studios.
Crytek launched a big 4.0 update for Hunt: Showdowntoday. The addition of Quickplay matches is the banner addition. In Quickplay, ten solo players will race to activate energy wellsprings. These matches are designed to be short and intense. Winners of the match will take home loot and their randomly generated hunter..
Additionally, the 4.0 update ushers in an array of balancing changes, improvements, and bug fixes. Daily and weekly challenges will give players another way to earn rewards. Guns have been tweaked to feel more consistent and fluid. The audio system has also been improved so the audio better matches equipment use and expected sound ranges.
To celebrate the major milestone, Crytek is putting the FPS on sale. Hunt: Showdown will be 25% off on Steam Early Access until December 19th.
Dead Mage and 11 bit studios (Moonlighter) had a bit of bad news today for their upcoming hack ‘n slash game Children of Morta. The game is being delayed to 2019 to give Dead Mage time to polish the game further based on player feedback. The amount of content in Children of Morta has increased significantly over the original plans, such as the addition of mini-bosses and larger biomes, thus increasing the amount of work needed for final polish.
The delay will not affect the console release dates. Instead, Children of Morta will launch simultaneously on Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows.
As an apology for the delay, Dead Mage has released a brand new set of screenshots for the game.
Saber Interactive released a brand new gameplay trailer featuring the six character classes in the upcoming four player co-op shooter World War Z. Based on the Paramount Pictures film, World War Z offers a class to suit every play style:
Gunslinger – Perfect for trigger happy players, the gunslinger’s talent tree emphasizes firearm damage and ammo capacity buffs. Hellraiser – The combat engineer for the team comes equipped with plenty of toys that explode to kill or stun zombies. Slasher – An agile melee class skilled in both the blade and the taser. Medic – A pretty self explanatory class equipped with a stim pistol to keep teammates alive. Fixer – While the medic keeps the team alive, the fixer keeps the team’s ammo stores filled with both normal rounds and explosive ammo. Exterminator – This class is a riff on the Hellraiser. Instead of explosives, the exterminator is all about fire damage.
World War Z will send players across the globe to follow the stories of various survivors of the zombie apocalypse. The game is scheduled to launch on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows in 2019.
ADULT SWIM GAMES RELEASES RAIN WORLD ON NINTENDO SWITCH™ IN NORTH AMERICA
Videocult’s Challenging Survival Platformer Coming to Switch in Europe on Dec. 27
Two New Heroes, Four-player Multiplayer and More Land on PlayStation®4 in Dec. 21 Update
ATLANTA – Dec. 13, 2018 – Adult Swim Games has announced the launch of Rain World, the challenging survival platformer from independent developer Videocult, on Nintendo Switch™. Perfect for fans of die-hard action and atmospheric sound and visuals, Rain World is available to purchase today in North America for $19.99 via the Nintendo eShop. It will arrive in Europe on Dec. 27.
Rain World will launch on Switch featuring all content included in the game’s highly anticipated Update 1.7 on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, coming Dec. 21. This free update introduces two new playable characters – the Monk and the Hunter – which accommodate different play styles and balance the game’s challenges accordingly. It also adds local multiplayer featuring Competitive and Sandbox modes for up to four players, over 40 unlockable multiplayer rooms, an updated bestiary with new predators and prey, as well as general overall improvements and surprises.
Composer James Primate’s incredible original soundtrack for Rain World will also be released as a limited edition 180g double vinyl on Dec. 21 from Black Screen Records. The OST has been remastered for vinyl by Christian Bethge at RAMA Tonstudio (Vampyr, Divinity: Original Sin II, Dear Esther, Another World) and has two variants: a “Glow in the Dark“ vinyl, exclusive to the U.S., and a purple/green double vinyl. The vinyl comes with beautiful original artwork from Rain World illustrator Del Northern, a 12“ Slugcat print and a download code for Rain World’s digital double album, which includes over 40 previously unreleased tracks.
Adult Swim Games has further revealed that a physical collector’s edition of Rain World for PlayStation®4, including the full game, a Slugcat plushie, an exclusive art print, the vinyl soundtrack and a digital soundtrack code, will be available to pre-purchase from Limited Run Games beginning Dec. 21.
Inspired by the design and aesthetics of 16-bit classics, Rain World makes you a Slugcat in a vast, ever-changing world full of danger you must face alone. Hunt for food and shelter while enduring torrential downpours, limited resources and terrifying encounters with vicious predators. You’ll need to move quickly and stealthily, using your wits and reflexes to survive. Climb through the ruins of an ancient civilization, discover new lands teeming with strange creatures and buried mysteries, and find your lost family before death finds you!
Rain World is also currently available on Windows PC via Steam and GOG.com. This game is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and Up) by the ESRB. For more information, visit www.rainworldgame.com.
About Adult Swim Games
AdultSwim Games oversees the production, publishing and marketing of original games created by independent developers from around the world. With more than 200 games across PC, mobile, web, console and VR, Adult Swim Games’ unique offerings have received numerous industry accolades — including five #1 rankings in the App Store and a finalist for the Seumas McNally Grand Prize at IGF. Popular titles include Robot Unicorn Attack, Pocket Mortys, and Duck Game.
About Videocult
Videocult is an independent videogame studio focusing on the development of games with a slightly esoteric flavor. We are interested in creating clever artificial intelligences, immersive sandbox ecologies and emotionally rich gaming experiences that will stay with you long after you have set the controller down.
New PvP Content and Holiday Event Coming This December
LOS ANGELES, California (Dec 13, 2018) – Netmarble Corporation announced a new update today for Iron Throne, the mobile MMO strategy game. The update is available now and introduces new content, as well as improvements and expansions to existing content.
Coming in this month’s update is The Golden Moon – new, exciting player vs. player content. In the Golden Moon, 20 lords will battle to conquer The Golden Sanctuary within a certain amount of time; those who fail to conquer it will be removed. When The Golden Sanctuaries are occupied, gift boxes designated by the level of each sanctuary will be given as rewards.
Lords with castles of level 20 or higher can enter The Golden Moon at any time. Players can enter The Golden Moon by selecting the menu on the field map, or by clicking on the icon on The Dimensional Portal. When players enter The Golden Moon, they will be moved to a dedicated map for sanctuary battle against other lords. There are a total of nine core buildings called The Golden Sanctuaries.
Additionally, two new heroes have been added to the game to fight for the throne: Infidus and Kenzaburo. Kenzaburo, the leader of the Konoe family, is the grandfather of existing heroine ‘Mokoto Konoe.’ His appearance indicates that the world of Iron Throne has been extended to Japanese civilization.
In addition to two new heroes, two new castle skins are also now available. The Advent Castle and Ice Castle. Players can acquire the Advent Castle by purchasing it with gold. However, the Ice Castle is given as a reward for participation in December’s event, and players can use it for 30 days.
Furthermore, in celebration of the holiday season, special effects and decorations will be applied to the castle and world map, along with two additional holiday lords’ portraits. The decorations will feature snowy weather and holiday decorations. In addition, an event monster appears on the world map and a holiday special login reward is given.
Finally, as a part of the December update, a Battle Royale Championship event will be available. 20 lords who earn the highest score will be selected through qualifiers. The selected lords will compete a Battle Royale Championship to determine which of them is the strongest.
Iron Throne is now available for iOS and Android platforms via Apple App Store and Google Play.
About Netmarble Corporation Netmarble Corporation strives to entertain audiences of all ages around the world by providing great mobile gaming experiences. Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble is the fastest-growing mobile game company and consistently ranks as a top mobile developer and publisher worldwide. With more than 4,000 employees, Netmarble has been producing and servicing some of the most successful mobile games including Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Everybody’s Marble, and Seven Knights. As a parent company to Kabam, a top mobile game developer in massively multiplayer free-to-play games, and the largest shareholder to Jam City, a leading casual social game developer, Netmarble has a strategic partnership with CJ E&M Corporation, Asia’s largest entertainment company, Tencent Holdings, Asia’s largest internet company, and NCsoft, a prominent MMORPG company. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com
New Game Mode Comes to Hunt: Showdown in Update 4.0
Update 4.0 adds Quickplay game mode, new challenges, gunplay changes and much more!
FRANKFURT, Germany – Dec. 13, 2018 – Early access development means constant updates, and today Crytek have released another big one for their early access online multiplayer bounty hunting game, Hunt: Showdown. In conjunction with the new release, Hunt: Showdown will be on sale for 25% off on Steam from December 13 at 10 am PT/ 1 pm ET/ 7 pm CEST to December 19 at 10 am PT/ 1pm ET/ 7pm CEST.
One of the stars of Update 4.0 is the new Quickplay game mode, designed to offer players the option to play a game of Hunt with a shorter match length—and different gameplay. In a Quickplay match, ten solo players race against the clock to find and activate wellsprings of energy—win and keep both Hunter and loot, or perish. Watch the new Quickplay video right here.
Players will also find a slew of world improvements—from bug fixes to readability tweaks for both maps—and daily and weekly challenges added by popular community request. On the weapon front, gunplay changes for Update 4.0 center around unifying the feel of weapons so that they are more consistent and fluid overall, and the game’s audio has also seen a lot of developer attention, with improvements and bugfixes across the board.
About Hunt: Showdown
Hunt: Showdown is a competitive first-person bounty hunting game that packs the thrill of survival games into a match-based format. Set in Louisiana in 1895, the game boasts a mixture of PvP and PvE elements that creates a uniquely tense experience. It’s not just the monsters who are a threat—it’s every Hunter on the map. In the classic game mode, a match of Hunt pits ten players—playing solo or in teams of two—against each other as they race to take out gruesome monsters for a bounty they must collect and get off of the map, while Hunt’s Quickplay mode offers a shorter match for solo players to scavenge for weapons as they compete for a diminishing pool of bounty. The higher the risk, the higher the reward–but a single mistake could cost everything. Hunt is available now on Steam. For more information, visit https://www.huntshowdown.com/.
About Crytek
Crytek is an independent videogame developer, publisher, and technology provider dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming with its cutting-edge 3D game development solution CRYENGINE. With headquarters in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and studios in Kiev (Ukraine) and Istanbul (Turkey), Crytek has created multiple award-winning titles, including the original Far Cry, the Crysis series, Ryse: Son of Rome, Warface, The Climb, Robinson: The Journey and Hunt: Showdown. Crytek delivers fun and innovative gaming experiences for PC, consoles, and VR and continues to grow its reach in the games-as-a-service market. Every Crytek game is created with CRYENGINE, which can be used by anyone to create games.
METRO EXODUS HAS GONE GOLD AND WILL NOW RELEASE A WEEK EARLY ON FEBRUARY 15th, 2019
Watch the spectacular game title sequence from Elastic, the creators of the iconic Game of Thrones and Westworld title sequences
MOSCOW – Dec. 13, 2018 – Deep Silver and 4A Games are proud to announce that after five years of development Metro Exodus has gone gold and will release a week earlier than scheduled. The highly anticipated third entry in the critically acclaimed Metro saga launches on Feb. 15, 2019 on Xbox One, the all-in one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC.
“Our fans have been waiting patiently for Metro Exodus ever since we announced the title at E3 2017,” said Klemens Kundratitz, CEO at Deep Silver. “We had previously delayed the release date to ensure 4A Games had the time to deliver their ambitious vision for the game, but now we’re delighted to confirm that Metro Exodus has gone gold and we are able to bring the release date forward to February 15th, 2019.”
To celebrate, Deep Silver revealed the stunning title sequence for Metro Exodus.
Created by Santa Monica-based studio, Elastic, the award-winning makers of some of the most iconic title sequences of recent years including Game of Thrones and Westworld, this beautiful introduction to the game is set to an original score by Metro series composer Alexey Omelchuk.
“We were absolutely thrilled to be contacted by the team at Deep Silver and 4A Games to create this Title Sequence,” said Andy Hall, creative director at Elastic. “It’s the type of project we love. Once we had been immersed in the game, we essentially lived in this frozen and terrifying landscape for many, many weeks… we are delighted with the final film.”
Metro fans can look forward to brand new gameplay reveals in 2019 with an upcoming story trailer. Be the first to hear about the latest updates by registering at MetroTheGame.com, following us on Twitter and Instagram @MetroVideoGame or on Facebook at Facebook.com/MetroVideoGame.
MORE ABOUT METRO EXODUS
The year is 2036.
A quarter-century after nuclear war devastated the earth, a few thousand survivors still cling to existence beneath the ruins of Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro. They have struggled against the poisoned elements, fought mutated beasts and paranormal horrors, and suffered the flames of civil war. But now, as Artyom, you must flee the Metro and lead a band of Spartan Rangers on an incredible, continent-spanning journey across post-apocalyptic Russia in search of a new life in the East. Metro Exodus is an epic, story-driven first person shooter from 4A Games that blends deadly combat and stealth with exploration and survival horror in one of the most immersive game worlds ever created. Explore the Russian wilderness across vast, non-linear levels and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year through spring, summer and autumn to the depths of nuclear winter.
Inspired by the novels of Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro Exodus continues Artyom’s story in the greatest Metro adventure yet.
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Embark on an incredible journey – board the Aurora, a heavily modified steam locomotive, and join a handful of survivors as they search for a new life in the East
Experience Sandbox Survival – a gripping story links together classic Metro gameplay with new huge, non-linear levels
A beautiful, hostile world – discover the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness, brought to life with stunning day / night cycles and dynamic weather
Deadly combat and stealth – scavenge and craft in the field to customize your arsenal of hand-made weaponry, and engage human and mutant foes in thrilling tactical combat
Your choices determine your comrades’ fate – not all your companions will survive the journey; your decisions have consequence in a gripping storyline that offers massive re-playability
The ultimate in atmosphere and immersion – a flickering candle in the darkness; a ragged gasp as your gasmask frosts over; the howl of a mutant on the night wind – Metro will immerse and terrify you like no other game…
ABOUT DEEP SILVER Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds. Deep Silver works with its partners to achieve a maximum of success while maintaining the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires.
Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island, and the grim post-apocalyptic future of the Metro series. Deep Silver also owns the development studios Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, and Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com
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ABOUT 4A GAMES 4A Games is a multicultural, multinational video game development studio with offices in both Malta and Ukraine – known for its atmospheric first-person shooters Metro 2033, Metro: Last Light, and Metro Redux.
Established in Kiev, Ukraine in 2005, the studio was founded by a passionate team of game industry veterans with the goal of creating AAA-quality games for current gaming PCs and then “next-gen” game consoles. In 2014, the studio moved its headquarters – along with more than 50 team members and their families — from Ukraine to the island of Malta.
Currently at the heart of the company are over 100 talented designers, programmers, artists, effects specialists, and writers from all over the world with a diverse and unique set of backgrounds – bringing countless years of experience in software development and computer games in particular. To learn more, please visit www.4A-Games.com
ABOUT ELASTIC From compelling TV Series and blockbuster movies, to captivating commercials and ground breaking visual experiences, Elastic puts storytelling and strong ideas first. Elastic Studios houses a collection of visual storytellers who use a full range of techniques across design. animation, live action, and Visual Effects, to bring new worlds to life and create hidden possibilities with stunning visuals.
Based in Santa Monica, Elastic has earned accolades at awards shows and festivals around the world including the Academy Awards, Cannes, The Emmys, D&AD, SXSW and many more.
Recent commercials work includes spots for Adidas and Toyota, while recent main titles work have earned Elastic 6 Emmy nominations in 2 years, including sequences for Westworld on HBO and Altered Carbon on Netflix. Elastic recently completed work for the thrilling and highly regarded Main Titles for Marvel’s ‘Ant Man and The Wasp’.
