First Gameplay Trailer for Leisure Suit Larry – Wet Dreams Don’t Dry Released; Live Stream Announced

WIESBADEN, GERMANY (SEPTEMBER 7, 2018) – Assemble Entertainment today released the first gameplay trailer for the point & click adventure game Leisure Suit Larry – Wet Dreams Don’t Dry, to be released on November 7, 2018! As a direct sequel to the first Leisure Suit Larry game, Wet Dreams Don’t Dry tells the tragic story of Larry, who is thrown straight from 1987 into the present day. How will Larry react to the modern world with smartphones, social networks, and dating apps? What is the mega-corporation Prune planning? And what do two wrestling alpacas have to do with it? The gameplay trailer gives only limited answers to these questions!

In addition, the world’s first live presentation of Leisure Suit Larry – Wet Dreams Don’t Dry will take place today, 4 PM UTC, on Assemble Entertainment’s Twitch channel – for about an hour, the unbelievably capable people behind the point & click adventure will play the game and answer questions from the community. It’s worth joining: twitch.tv/assembleteam

More about Leisure Suit Larry – Wet Dreams Don’t Dry:

Hey ladies, I’m back in business! My new adventure, Leisure Suit Larry – Wet Dreams Don’t Dry, takes me – whatever the route or twist of fate – from the end of the ’80s directly to the 21st Century and wow, how the world has changed! While my view of the world and women from way back in the 1980s collides with modern reality, I’m all set to date my way across the modern world!

In a “point & click” adventure I’d call typical for the genre, we mutually experience how I fall head-over-heels in love with Faith, the assistant to the boss at Prune, a technology enterprise successful worldwide. Since even dating is done digitally nowadays, the first thing I have to do is to work on my score at Timber, the totally hip, can’t-get-anywhere-without-it dating app where I date women, satisfy their needs, and accordingly pick up points for my Timber profile. And whenever I get a chance in between, briefly check out a few new bikini pix at Instacrap – the 21st century is gnarly!

Features:

• Explore a lovingly designed, non-linear game world set in modern times with over 30 hand-drawn venues
• Use “Timber”, the in-game app, along with an innovative dating mechanism to date women, improve your score at Timber, and ultimately clear the way to get to dating Faith, the women of your dreams
• Solve true-blue puzzles and interact with over 30 hand-drawn characters

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ZONE OF THE ENDERS: THE 2^nd RUNNER – M∀RS NOW AVAILABLE IN RETAIL STORES AND DIGITALLY

Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. announced today that ZONE OF THE ENDERS: The 2^nd RUNNER – M∀RS is now available for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, and PC via Steam. Players can now experience exhilarating, mech-action combat, remastered in 4K and VR and with re-engineered audio.

ZONE OF THE ENDERS: The 2nd RUNNER – M∀RS follows the battle that rages between the nimble Jehuty Orbital Frame piloted by a young freedom fighter and the sinister military organization, BAHRAM. Players will pilot Jehuty through battles using its advanced combat capabilities such as melee and range attacks, and a variety of sub-weapon systems. The game features a dynamic cast of driven characters who propel the plot towards its dramatic climax.

New modes and features will be presented in ZONE OF THE ENDERS: The 2^nd RUNNER – M∀RS including a “Pro Mode” controller setup, a “Very Easy” difficulty setting, and various training modules and a mini-map. Additional VR content will bring a 3D model viewer, 3D hangar and a cinematic theatre where players can re-watch any story sequence and view cut-scenes in full VR.

For players who want to get a slice of the robot action experience in 4K and VR before purchase, a second demo version of ZONE OF THE ENDERS: The 2^nd RUNNER – M∀RS is available now on the PlayStation™ Store and PC via Steam.

For more information, please visit: www.konami.com/games/zoe_mars/.

About Konami Group
Konami Group was established in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, KONAMI HOLDINGS CORPORATION includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Health & Fitness Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. For more information, visit: www.konami.com/en.

About Konami Digital Entertainment
Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as Pro Evolution Soccer, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game series. www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/

WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT, TT GAMES AND THE LEGO GROUP ANNOUNCE LEGO® HARRY POTTER™: COLLECTION

Journey Back to Hogwarts in Remastered Compilation of LEGO Harry Potter Games Coming to Nintendo Switch and Xbox One

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO Group announced the LEGO® Harry Potter™: Collection, bringing LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 1-4 and LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 5-7 to Nintendo Switch™ and Xbox One® for the first time with both top-selling videogames remastered in one package.

On October 31, 2018, LEGO Harry Potter: Collection unites the signature humour of LEGO games and the expansive Wizarding World for a thrilling journey full of spell-casting, potion-making, and puzzle-solving fun. Gamers can experience the entire LEGO Harry Potter adventure featuring content from the eight films with enhanced graphics, environments, lighting and visual effects, along with two downloadable content (DLC) packs.

“The LEGO Harry Potter: Collection for Nintendo Switch and Xbox One grants access for a new generation of players to experience Harry Potter’s magical journey through the imaginative lens of LEGO®,” said Jonathan Smith, Head of Production and Strategic Director, TT Games. “Fans of all ages can embark on a light-hearted and interactive journey inspired by beloved characters and iconic locations from the Harry Potter films.”

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 is based on the first four films—Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™—allowing fans to experience Harry’s first four years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in full LEGO form.

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 transports players through the final four films—Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 1 & 2—to experience Harry’s last years at Hogwarts™ and his battle against Lord Voldemort™ in the ultimate fight between good and evil.

This action-packed adventure also offers two previously released DLC packs, including a Character Pack featuring Godric Gryffindor, Harry (Yule Ball), Helga Hufflepuff, Lockhart (Straightjacket), Luna (Lion Head), Peeves, Hermione (Pink Dress), Ron Weasley (Ghoul), Rowena Ravenclaw and Salazar Slytherin, as well as a Spell Pack featuring Cantis, Densaugeo, Ducklifors, Melofors and Tentaclifors.

To download additional assets, including logo and box art, please visit: http://www.wbie-press.com

For more information on LEGO Harry Potter: Collection visit http://LEGO.com/games

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About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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.

About TT Games

TT Games, an affiliate of Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., is the developer behind numerous hit LEGO videogame franchises such as LEGO® Batman™, LEGO® Star Wars™, LEGO® Harry Potter™, LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes and LEGO® Indiana Jones™, as well as popular titles LEGO® Marvel’s Avengers, LEGO® Jurassic World™, LEGO® Worlds and many others, which combined have sold over 180 million units worldwide to date. Incorporating UK developers Traveller’s Tales, TT Fusion, TT Games Brighton and Playdemic, TT Games has a distinctive focus on console, handheld, mobile and PC games of the highest quality, aimed at young gamers and their families. Additional information about TT Games can be found at www.ttgames.com.

About The LEGO Group

The LEGO Group is a privately held, family-owned company with headquarters in Billund, Denmark, and main offices in Enfield, USA, London, UK., Shanghai, China, and Singapore. Founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, and based on the iconic LEGO® brick, it is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of play materials. Guided by the company spirit: “Only the best is good enough”, the company is committed to the development of children and aims to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through creative play and learning. LEGO products are sold worldwide and can be virtually explored at www.LEGO.com.

Live ‘Happily Evil After’ in the Next Update Coming to TERA PC on September 13

En Masse Entertainment, a player-driven publisher focused on delivering great games and great service, today announced that the next monthly update their flagship True Action Combat MMORPG on PC, TERA, will be released on Thursday, September 13. The Happily Evil After update brings the return of some of TERA’s deadliest foes, including the dreaded Dakuryon, with a new and improved incarnation of the Shadow Sanguinary dungeon complete with enhanced boss fights and matching loot, plus a number of bug fixes and balance changes in response to player feedback.

A significant portion of the Archdevan Imperial Army are just dying to prove themselves the dark lord Dakuryon, and it’s up to players to dash those hopes and defeat Dakuryon and his top commanders. Grab a group of up to four other friends before heading into the Shadow Sanguinary though, as these Archdevan soldiers’ aspirations are matched by their ruthlessness. Conquering the Shadow Sanguinary and other high level dungeons will reward players with new crafting materials for the newly introduced Ethereal accessories players will be able to craft.

For more details on the Happily Evil After update coming to TERA PC on September 13, visit the promo page on the TERA site here: http://tera.enmasse.com/events/happily-evil-after

NEXON KOREA WITH SNK TO DELIVER SPECIAL THE KING OF FIGHTERS’ 98 CHARACTERS AND OTHER EXCLUSIVE CONTENT TO RETURNERS

Seoul – Sep. 6, 2018 – NEXON Korea Corporation, subsidiary of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games, partners with the renowned SNK Corporation to bring characters from SNK’s fan-favorite King of Fighters series to Nexon’s mobile role-playing game (RPG) Returners in the latest content update. The game is available now on the App Store and Google Play.

The latest content update features powerful THE KING OF FIGHTERS’ 98 characters and events, including:

• SNK ‘THE KING OF FIGHTERS’ 98’ Collaboration – 5 new characters released
• Introducing the distinguishing skills of each ‘THE KING OF FIGHTERS’ 98’ character
• A variety of events in commemoration of the collaboration

In this update, 5 representative characters from ‘THE KING OF FIGHTERS’ 98’, KYO KUSANAGI, TERRY BOGARD, IORI YAGAMI, MAI SHIRANUI, ATHENA ASAMIYA, of the acclaimed Japanese video game company, SNK, will be added; each character with their typical skills from the original game. Said collaboration will take place from September 6 to October 5 for 30 days.

Commemorating the collaboration with ‘THE KING OF FIGHTERS’ 98’, Nexon will open an Event Shop for 15 days, in which points obtained in Adventure and Special Dungeon will be tradable for the character, KYO KUSANAGI, as well as other in-game goods.

Furthermore, by clearing the Challenge Dungeon, whereby the collaboration characters will appear as bosses, users will be able to earn extra Energy, Gold, and Rare Scrolls, among other rewards.

Additional information for members of the press:

• Click here for the Official Returners Facebook page
• Check out the Returners Inven Global community page

About NEXON Co. Ltd.
NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world’s first graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. Nexon currently services nearly 100 titles in more than 190 countries. The Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

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The Surge unveils its newest expansion ‘The Good, the Bad, and the Augmented’ with a Teaser Trailer!

Fight against mad scientist Dr. Rischboter for unique weapons, armor sets, and plenty more!

Hardcore Action RPG, The Surge, will soon be getting brand new content with a new expansion as The Good, the Bad, and the Augmented is coming this October 2 to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Watch today’s teaser trailer to get a first glimpse of The Surge’s wild, Wild West!

Enter the bowels of the CREO facility and explore an old and abandoned Quality Assurance lab created to push CREO’s tech to the limit. Warren will face Dr. Rischboter’s deadly test chambers that, for some reason, feel like torn straight out of a twisted Wild West TV show!

Fight through the mad doctor’s training rooms and try modifying them yourself for increased rewards by combining up to 4 of the 16 insane modifiers available. At the end of each stage, fight against distinct Challengers, powerful opponents forged from the training scenarios who are equipped with 30 unique new equipment pieces – armors, weapons, and implants – that you can take for yourself!

Mosey on over to Dr. Rischboter’s labs on October 2, when ‘The Good, the Bad, and the Augmented’ drops on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

About The Surge
Set in a heavily dystopian future as Earth nears the end of its life, those who remain in the overpopulated cities must work to survive as social programs become saturated by an ageing population and increasing environmental diseases.

As the intelligence of technology incrementally increased over the years, many jobs for the human race had been made redundant, forcing Earth’s citizens to head out into the suburbs seeking labor, aided by exoskeletons to improve their efficiency.

The world of The Surge offers a very grim vision of the future, where the evolution of our technology, our society and our relation with the environment led to a decadent state of the Human civilization.

The Surge features innovative combat mechanics and an original character progression system based on modular upgrades gained through tight, visceral combat.

Tight, visceral hardcore action RPG combat
Unique targeting, dismemberment and level up systems
Explore a dystopian world full of mystery
Battle an array of huge, fearsome bosses
Loot, craft, and upgrade new weapons and armors

About Deck 13
With more than 15 years of experience, Frankfurt-based Deck13 Interactive is one of Germany’s leading developers. Employing more than 60 and with studios located in Frankfurt and Hamburg, Deck13 Interactive has developed over 20 titles, including major releases such as The Surge and Lords of the Fallen. Currently the team is working on The Surge 2.

More information on the website: www.deck13.de

About NVidia
NVIDIA’s (NASDAQ: NVDA) invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, NVIDIA is increasingly known as “the AI computing company.”

More information on the website: www.nvidia.com

About Focus Home Interactive
Focus Home Interactive is a French publisher based in Paris, France. Known for the quality, diversity and originality of its catalogue, Focus has published and distributed original titles that have become benchmark titles worldwide, available both in store and for download across the world. Focus publishes games on all major platforms, consoles and PC. The publisher’s catalogue will get even richer the coming months and years with eagerly awaited games such as Call of Cthulhu, Farming Simulator, Insurgency: Sandstorm, Necromunda: Underhive Wars, A Plague Tale: Innocence, The Surge 2, Spintires: MudRunner, Fear the Wolves, GreedFall and many more.

More information on the website: www.focus-home.com

Kung Fu Clicker now available the App Store and Google Play

NEW ZEALAND, Wellington, September 6, 2018 — Leading games publisher PikPok® today announced that Kung Fu Clicker, developed by Altitude Games and published by PikPok, is now available worldwide for Android on Google Play, and iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch on the App Store.

In Kung Fu Clicker, players must restore a martial arts studio to its former glory by building new training rooms and collecting martial arts masters. With their team of eclectic characters, players can join one of three worldwide clans and challenge members of other clans to one-on-one showdowns for prizes and leaderboard glory. With vibrant hand-drawn 2D animation and a funky 80s-style rap soundtrack, Kung Fu Clicker is brimming with frenetic action and kung fu nostalgia.

PikPok and Altitude Games have teamed up for the first time on Kung Fu Clicker, on an original title that expands on proven PikPok tools and technology used previously for hit idle games “Dungeon, Inc.” and “Doomsday Clicker”. Players can expect colorful surprises, compelling gameplay, and Altitude Games’ distinctive visual flair.

Kung Fu Clicker features:

• A motley assembly of fun martial arts masters from a range of combat styles to collect, train, and position strategically throughout your dojo
• Multiplayer leaderboards and events let you engage in friendly fights with rival dojos for honor and prize chests!
• Three worldwide clans for players to join and fight for, earning extra rewards along the way!
• Celestial artefacts to unlock, upgrade, and customize your playing experience
• Lively dojo setting filled with charismatic characters and hidden surprises
• A catchy new funk soundtrack from the creators of “Have You Pushed the Button Yet?” and “Winniest Winner”

Download Kung Fu Clicker for free from the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, at appstore.com/kungfuclicker and on Google Play for Android phones and tablets at play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pikpok.dojo.play

• Find more information at http://pikpok.com/games/kung-fu-clicker

ABOUT PIKPOK
PikPok is a leading publisher of great games across mobile, tablet and desktop. With a portfolio of original, licensed, and third party developed properties, PikPok delivers games that appeal to all consumers with pick-up-and-play gameplay, high-quality art, and immersive audio design which provide rich game experiences. PikPok has released multiple critically and commercially successful games including the popular Flick Kick® series, BAFTA nominated Super Monsters Ate My Condo™, Into the Dead®, Shatter®, and more. Steal a moment, and play a game from PikPok.
For more information on PikPok, please visit www.pikpok.com
and www.facebook.com/pikpokgames

ABOUT ALTITUDE GAMES
Altitude Games is the mobile games studio behind Dream Defense (Android Excellence awardee), Zodiac Pop!, and Run Run Super V. Altitude was established in March 2014 by veterans of the Southeast Asian game industry.
For more information, please visit http://www.altitude-games.com

THQ Nordic acquires the “Kingdoms of Amalur” IP – among other assets from 38 Studios

Vienna/AUSTRIA, Providence, RI/USA, September 5th, 2018: THQ Nordic today announced that the acquisition of the intellectual property “Kingdoms of Amalur” has been finalized with 38 Studios LLC, based in Providence, RI, US. The deal also covered the acquisition of “Amalur” – based on the abandoned MMORPG project “Copernicus”.

The acquisition itself is being handled by THQ Nordic AB, based in Karlstad, Sweden, and daily operations (sales and distribution, evaluation of sequels & new content etc.) will be done via THQ Nordic GmbH in Vienna, Austria.

About Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
The minds of New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston have combined to create Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, a new role-playing game set in a world worth saving. Build the character you’ve always wanted and continuously evolve it to your style of play with the revolutionary Destiny system. Choose your path and battle through a master-crafted universe featuring some of the most intense, responsive, and customizable RPG combat ever.

Short info:

• Release date: February 10th 2012
• SRP: £19.99 / €19.99
• Genre: Action, RPG
• Metacritic Score: 81 (accessed on September 5th 2018)
• Steam reviews: 87% positive (all reviews, accessed on September 5th 2018)

About THQ Nordic
Founded in 2011, THQ Nordic is a global video game publisher and developer. Based in Vienna (Austria) and Karlstad (Sweden), with subsidiaries in Germany, Sweden, and the USA. THQ Nordic brands include Darksiders, MX vs. ATV, Red Faction, Titan Quest, Biomutant, and many more.
THQ Nordic is meant to represent a core approach of doing much more than “owning” a highly competitive portfolio of IPs. It revolves around cherishing them, and aligning them with the very best development resources to expand upon them with the level of experience that communities and established fan bases expect and deserve.

The company’s internal development studios are:

• Grimlore Games GmbH based in Munich (Germany)
• Rainbow Studios Inc. based in Phoenix, Arizona (United States of America)
• Mirage Game Studios AB based in Karlstad (Sweden)
• Foxglove Studios AB based in Stockholm (Sweden)
• Black Forest Games GmbH based in Offenburg (Germany)
• Pieces Interactive AB based in Skoevde (Sweden)
• Experiment 101 AB based in Stockholm (Sweden)

Since July 2018, HandyGames (Giebelstadt, Germany) is part of the THQ Nordic network and perfectly complements the setup of the rest of our group as the new “go to”-publisher for small- and midsized developers and projects. The company has a very strong background in VR and publishing of mobile games.

THQ Nordic shares are publicly listed on Nasdaq First North Stockholm under the ticker THQNB:SS with FNCA Sweden AB as its Certified Adviser. For more investor-related information, please visit: http://www.thqnordic-investors.com/en/

1C Company Launches Unknown Fate, Story-Driven VR Puzzle Adventure, for PC and HTC VIVE

Enigmatic First-Person Adventure Hits Steam with 15% Launch Discount Sale, with Oculus Rift and VR Eye Tracking Support to Follow

PRAGUE, September 6, 2018 – “Soon you will have all the answers to your questions. But you still have so much to see…” 1C Company, a global PC and console games publisher, today announced that the story-driven puzzle adventure, Unknown Fate, has launched for PC and PC VR on Steam for $12.75, a 15% launch discount off the game’s normal $14.99 MSRP. At launch, the game supports HTC VIVE and non-VR PC gameplay, with Oculus Rift support coming via update.

“Players can now enter the strangely fascinating world of Unknown Fate to experience a mind-altering adventure playable in both VR and non-VR modes,” said Nikolay Baryshnikov, VP of 1C Company. “The early response has been incredible, and the game is only getting better with support for Oculus Rift and VR eye tracking functionality coming after launch.”

As seen in today’s launch trailer, Unknown Fate is a highly story-driven first-person adventure with many puzzles to solve and enemies to defeat. Players will become Richard, who suddenly passes from the real world into a surreal universe. There, he will encounter strange characters, unfamiliar artifacts, and scenes resembling Richard’s former life, of which he has lost all memory. Yet he feels the world he has come to inhabit is strange and distant; he somehow knows this is not where he belongs. He feels the urge to find out more about this surreal universe and the creatures inhabiting it—to find a way back to his real self and the life he cannot fully recall.

Engulfed in mystery, players will take cautious steps into the unknown in the game, only to find more questions. Reality will become uncertain.

With no way back and a strong urge for answers beating in your temples, you push on, striving to get a grip on the odd difficulties surrounding you, eagerly awaiting the moment your mind will become untangled when the thread of your journey finally unravels all the way. But there is some way yet to go…

Game Features
·     Story-Driven Adventure: Explore a strange and surreal world as Richard seeks to find his way back to reality
·     Mind-Twisting Puzzles: Manipulate objects to uncover clues and find a way through
·     Designed for VR and PC Alike: Experience reality and unreality in a truly immersive fashion
·     Immersive Eye Tracking: Chart a trail to the answers you seek via object highlighting and environmental event triggers in non-VR mode at launch, with Tobii support also coming for VR
·     Full Controller Support: Tracked controllers, gamepad, and keyboard/mouse are all supported
·     Oculus Rift: Support for this additional VR platform will be added after launch

Unknown Fate is developed by Marslit Games and published by 1C Company, and the game has been rated E10+ (10+ for Everyone) by the ESRB. The game is now available on Steam with PC and HTC VIVE support for $12.75, a 15% launch discount off the game’s normal $14.99 MSRP. Oculus Rift support will be added after launch.

Keep in touch with the latest 1C Company news on their website and by following them on Twitter and Facebook.

About 1C Company
Founded in 1991, 1C Company is the largest publisher, distributor and developer of computer and video games in Eastern and Central Europe. 1C Company works as a publisher and producer with over 30 independent development studios and has produced over 100 projects for PC and consoles including titles like Hard Truck 2/King of the Road, Space Rangers, Soldiers: Heroes of World War II, Faces of War, Men of War series, Perimeter, Fantasy Wars, Death to Spies, King’s Bounty: The Legend, and King’s Bounty: Armored Princess. For more information, please visit http://1cpublishing.eu/.