Logitech announced their hugely popular G502 gaming mouse is getting its second update since it was first released in 2014. As a testament to the mouse’s beloved design, the new Logitech G502 HERO Gaming Mouse is retaining the same shape and layout as the last two G502 mice used. The new G502 HERO Gaming mouse offers 11 programmable buttons, a braided cable, five profiles stored on the mouse, and Logitech G’s LIGHTSYNC powered RGB lighting. The mouse clocks in at 121g, but end users can add up to five 3.6g weights to fit their personal preference.
The HERO sports Logitech’s new High Efficiency Rated Optical (HERO) 16K sensor. Logitech boasts the new lens and tracking algorithm makes the HERO sensor the most precise and efficient sensor they have ever made. The sensor is so accurate that it does not use acceleration, smoothing, or filtering no matter the DPI setting used, whether you’re a low sensitivity fan or prefer twitchy movements with the sensor’s max DPI of 16,000. Additionally, Logitech is using new mechanical switches from Omron that will last for 50 million clicks.
The G502 HERO Gaming Mouse is priced at $79.99 USD and will be available around the world in October 2018. At the time of publishing, no Australian price has been revealed.
Sydney, Australia — August 29, 2018 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Far Cry® 5: Dead Living Zombies, the third post-launch adventure, is available now on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X and Windows PC.
Far Cry 5: Dead Living Zombies pairs players with Guy Marvel – the D-tier film director we first met in Far Cry 5 – as he pitches his vision for an epic zombie saga. In maps built from the powerful Far Cry Arcade editor, players will explore seven different film scenarios as they face hordes of the undead across rooftops, farmlands, military bases and more. After completing each map, players can unlock Score Attack to achieve three-star ratings, which will unlock weapons and gear to bring back to Hope County.
Additionally, a new title update available now introduces new features to all Far Cry 5 players, including:
New Game Plus: The highly anticipated New Game + allows players to restart the Far Cry 5 story after completing the main campaign, keeping their character progression. New Game + contains new elements such as upgradable perks in the main campaign and the higher-difficulty Infamous mode, in which AI have more health, take more damage and react more quickly to a player’s presence.
Destructible Objects: Destructible Objects are generic building blocks that shatter into small cubes when shot or otherwise creatively destroyed. Objects range from geometric shapes to building elements – and players can combine different shapes and textures for nearly endless destructible fun.
Scripting Tool: The Scripting Tool allows mapmakers to trigger different actions in their maps based on player behaviour. For example, when players perform specific actions – like killing enemies, reaching a location or looking at specific objects – mapmakers can then change the time of day, teleport the player, add slow motion, change the music and add or remove enemies or gameplay objects. These tools open up a new realm of possibilities, allowing mapmakers to add an entirely new layer of visual storytelling to their creations.
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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 visit www.ubisoft.com.
This is the Police 2 is a multi-genre video game. Offering elements of simulation, turn based strategy, RPGs, and visual novels, This is the Police 2 thrusts players behind the desk of the police commander in Sharpwood, Alaska. This backwater town is anything but sleepy, as its plagued with crime and a criminal organization known as the Neckties.
Story
This is the Police 2 is set a year after the events of This is the Police. Jack Boyd has reappeared after going into hiding, looking to avoid jailtime. Lilly Reed has just been thrust into her new leadership role as Sheriff of Sharpwood after the death of her mentor. Reed is struggling to find her confidence as a leader and some of her new subordinates are less than thrilled about having a woman in command.
The story in This is Police 2 is excellent. Although I have not played the first game, the writers do a good job allowing players to select their version of events from the first game and always introducing old characters properly. The plot is captivating. Jack is a man on the run who has little problem falling back to his old ways. His rough and tumble style conflicts wonderfully with Lilly’s by the book mindset, but the two are in a tense dance as Lilly and Jack find themselves in a position where they must rely on each other for their short-term goals. The side stories involving individual police officers and local crime is also well written, often being a light hearted to balance out the generally dark nature of the main plot.
Gameplay
This is the Police 2 is much like a buffet: you get a sample of everything without going too deep. While the game has elements of many different genres, it mainly breaks down to managing the police department, solving mysteries, leading tactical assaults during major crime events, and following the unfolding drama. The game generally executes all the mechanics well enough, but generally falls on the simpler side of the scale. Simplicity isn’t necessarily a bad thing as there are so many different gameplay elements being thrown around. Everything comes together quite nicely for the most part, though the police department management sim can get a little repetitive after a while. The turn-based strategy section is probably the strongest gameplay element. It’s also the most mechanically complex portion of the game and puts up a decent challenge that will keep players on their toes.
This is the Police 2 does an awful job explaining basic mechanics like officer loyalty. Players are often left groping around in the dark until they figure things out or relying on guides. This further exacerbates one of the biggest weaknesses in This is the Police 2, the game has a feedback loop that is really hard to break out. Failing to deal with crimes, being defeated in tactical battles, and losing officers means less currency to purchase equipment and new officers, which makes it even more difficult to be successful in the future. Once I figured out the basic mechanics of This is the Police 2, I found it was faster and easier to simply start a brand new game than to deal with the poor situation I found myself in from learning how to play.
Visuals
This is the Police 2 has a minimal aesthetic style that is striking and unique. While it looks great as a still image or a 2D animation, the art style fares poorly when used in a 3D animation. It looks a bit awkward and out of place. The comic book style presentation lends itself well to both the game’s audio drama and simulation sections. The art style supports the audio drama nicely without being overpowering or hogging the user’s attention.
Audio
While it has a visual element, I would consider This is the Police 2 to be more in the vein of an audio drama than a traditional narrative based video game. Since cut scenes only use simple comic-style visuals, the game relies heavily on the skill of the voice actors and the sound effects to tell the story. The sound effects are used well, letting players fill in the blanks between panels. The voice acting is decent. While Lilly and Jack’s voice actors do a good job with their lines, it feels as if the two did not get the chance to record their lines together as the tone and pacing of their lines do not always flow together nicely. The quality of voice acting for minor characters varies a bit more, with some characters like the courier doing an excellent job and others like Charlie Fletcher sounding similar to nails scratching a chalkboard. Music plays a smaller role in this voice acting heavy title, but the soundtrack has a nice jazzy flair. I only wish there was more of it as the same few songs tend to get repetitive after a while.
Overall
This is the Police 2 is a solid audio drama with some decent adventure, management, and simulation gameplay added in. The voice acting is good, though a little rough around the edges at times. The game’s two biggest weaknesses are a nasty feedback loop that is hard to break and poor guidance on how to play the game. These issues could be manageable on their own, but the lack of quality instructions simply sets players on a bad path that is hard to recover from. This is the Police 2 is worth a try for audio drama lovers who are looking for some intriguing gameplay and solid visuals to compliment the drama.
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BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT INC. BRINGS TOKYO GHOUL [:re birth] TO MOBILE DEVICES THIS AUTUMN
Upcoming Action Mobile Game Features 2D and 3D Battles with Over 100+ Characters from the Hit Anime Series
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. today announces TOKYO GHOUL [:re birth], an upcoming mobile game based on the popular dark fantasy anime series. Set to arrive as a free download for iOS and Android devices this autumn, TOKYO GHOUL [:re birth] gives players the ability to wage war between Ghouls and Humans anytime, anywhere. Android users can pre-register now to receive notifications when the game is available to download via the Google Play.
In TOKYO GHOUL[:re birth], fans can battle alongside Haise Sasaki and Quinx from the latest TOKYO GHOUL:re series, as well as iconic characters such as Ken Kaneki, Kisho Arima and others from the first two seasons. All players who log in the game will receive the gift of both Kaneki and Sasaki as playable characters.
In addition to the initial login bonus, TOKYO GHOUL[:re birth] includes a number of new features, including:
Multi-Dimensional Graphics: A blend of custom 2D illustrations and dynamic 3D graphics redefine the series’ epic battles, which also feature voice-overs and character portraits during skill animation sequences.
100+ Character Roster: Players can build 6-person teams from over 100 of their favorite TOKYO GHOUL characters; team skills and battle positions can be freely assigned, affording a seemingly limitless number of ways to strategically attack enemies.
In-depth Leveling System: Utilize in-game materials to power up characters and strengthen their quinque and kagune weapons to unlock game-changing special abilities.
Seasonal Conquests: Each season, players are automatically divided into Ghouls and Humans to fight for control of Tokyo in battles and Dispatch missions
PVP Ambush: Obtain ranking rewards in decisive PVP battles
Purge Raids: Join forces with fellow species-members to take down powerful Special Investigators and SS-rated Ghouls in intense raid battles.
To learn more about TOKYO GHOUL[:re birth] and to receive free bonus Tokyo Ghoul [:re birth] wallpapers visit the website at https://tgri.bn-ent.net/en
2K Hits the Links as Publisher of The Golf Club 2019Featuring PGA TOUR®
Partnership between 2K, HB Studios and PGA TOUR to expand further 2K’s product portfolio
Latest entry to award-winning golf simulation series available now for digital download on PS4™ System, Xbox One and Windows PC
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – August 29, 2018 – 2K has announced that the Company is partnering with HB Studios to publish The Golf Club 2019 Featuring PGA TOUR®, the latest entry in the award-winning golf simulation series. Developed by HB Studios, The Golf Club 2019 Featuring PGA TOUR marks the franchise’s first release featuring the official PGA TOUR license and presents an opportunity, through the new partnership, to deliver the most comprehensive and engaging virtual golf experience to date for the series. The Golf Club 2019 Featuring PGA TOUR is available now for digital download on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X and Windows PC. In addition, physical versions of the game will be available at participating retailers this spring.
“HB Studios has an established and impressive track record in sports simulation game development, and from its early plans for The Golf Club 2019 Featuring PGA TOUR, we saw significant potential in both the game and future of the franchise,” said Greg Thomas, President at Visual Concepts. “With a solid foundation and talented team in place, we’re eager to leverage our collective strengths and make a notable impact for golf and simulation sports enthusiasts everywhere.”
“I’m immensely proud of all the hard work and passion that our team has put into making this game. It’s truly been a labor of love, and I think that’s reflected in the product,” added Alan Bunker, CEO of HB Studios. “We couldn’t be happier to align with 2K and the PGA TOUR to share our passion for golf and sports simulation gameplay with franchise enthusiasts and newcomers worldwide.”
“We are thrilled to have partnered with HB Studios and 2K to create and distribute the first-ever tournament play mode within a console game, featuring some of the most recognized PGA TOUR events including THE PLAYERS Championship,” said Len Brown, Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President Licensing for PGA TOUR. “The career mode will allow our fans to rise through the ranks and earn their way onto the PGA TOUR, where they will compete on authentic TOUR courses.”
CAA Sports Licensing, on behalf of PGA TOUR, helped broker the relationship with HB Studios.
About The Golf Club 2019 Featuring PGA TOUR
The Golf Club 2019 Featuring PGA TOUR sets a new franchise benchmark for authenticity and realism, including:
Improved ball physics, swing mechanics, swing feedback and other core gameplay mechanics;
Unparalleled visual fidelity powered by award-winning and industry-leading SpeedTree® technology often used in top blockbuster games and films;
Overhauled user interface delivering a fresh look and feel.
In addition, for the first time in franchise history, players will experience an officially licensed PGA TOUR Career Mode:
Players will embark on an authentic journey through Q-School and the Web.com Tour, earning the right to play in a 32-tournament PGA TOUR season;
Season play includes beautifully precise replicas of PGA TOUR courses that are accurate down to one-meter of resolution of the real-life courses;
Players will forge rivalries and land sponsorships en route to competing in the FedExCup Playoffs, with the ultimate goal of becoming a FedExCup Champion.
Finally, The Golf Club 2019 Featuring PGA TOUR will now include a robust online multiplayer system for matchmaking and private matches:
Players will compete on featured courses through matchmaking or chose from any available course for private matches;
Go head to head or play as a team with friends in any one of six game formats, including the new additions of Skins and Alt-Shot.
The Golf Club 2019 Featuring PGA TOUR is rated G and is available now for digital download on PS4™ system, Xbox One and Windows PC. In addition, physical versions of the game will be available at participating retailers this spring. For more information regarding The Golf Club 2019 Featuring PGA TOUR, visit thegolfclub2019.com, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #TCG2019 or subscribe on YouTube.
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About PGA TOUR By showcasing golf’s greatest players, the PGA TOUR engages, inspires and positively impacts our fans, partners and communities worldwide.
The PGA TOUR co-sanctions more than 130 tournaments on the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, Web.com Tour, PGA TOUR Latinoamérica, Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada and PGA TOUR Series-China. Members on the PGA TOUR represent the world’s best players, hailing from 25 countries (85 members are from outside the United States). Worldwide, PGA TOUR tournaments are broadcast to more than 1 billion households in 226 countries and territories in 23 languages. Virtually all tournaments are organized as non-profit organizations to maximize charitable giving. In 2017, tournaments across all Tours generated a record of more than $180 million for local and national charitable organizations, bringing the all-time total to $2.65 billion. The PGA TOUR’s web site is PGATOUR.COM, the No. 1 site in golf, and the organization is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
About Take-Two Interactive Software Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through its wholly-owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, as well as its new Private Division label and Social Point, a leading developer of mobile games. Our products are designed for console systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.
About 2K Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment globally for console systems, handheld gaming systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, which are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment. The 2K label has some of the most talented development studios in the world today, including Firaxis Games, Visual Concepts, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games and 2K China. 2K’s stable of high quality titles includes the critically acclaimed BioShock®, Borderlands™, Mafia, and XCOM® franchises, the beloved Sid Meier’s Civilization series, Evolve™, Battleborn®, the popular WWE 2K franchise and NBA 2K, the highest rated* annual sports title of this console generation.
*According to 2008 – 2018 Metacritic.com
About HB Studios Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada, HB Studios is an electronic entertainment software company that specializes in creating console, mobile, handheld and PC games. To date, HB has shipped 49 titles, selling over 27 million units, and contributed to 20 others. More information about HB Studios and its products can be found on our website, www.hb-studios.com. Join the official game community forum via www.thegolfclub2019.com.
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CALL OF DUTY: WWII ‘SHADOW WAR’ DLC PACK AVAILABLE TODAY
Fourth Epic DLC Pack Features Three New Multiplayer Maps, All-New War Mode Mission ‘Operation Arcane’ and Final Chapter in Nazi Zombies ‘Frozen Dawn’
Call of Duty: WWII Season Pass Owners Can Invite Their Friends to Party Up on Shadow War Multiplayer Maps and Join in on the Action for Free For a Limited Time
August 29, 2018—Prepare for epic covert missions across Europe and North Africa starting today in Call of Duty®: WWII – Shadow War, available now, first on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. In the fourth DLC Pack for Call of Duty: WWII, players will encounter three new multiplayer maps: Airship, Excavation and Chancellery, uncover the secrets of a classified Nazi weapons facility in an all-new War Mode mission: Operation Arcane, and experience the chilling, final chapter of Nazi Zombies: Frozen Dawn.
For the first time in a Call of Duty Game, players who own the Call of Duty: WWII Season Pass can invite their friends to join them on all three new Call of Duty®: WWII – Shadow War multiplayer maps, along with the War Mode mission for free. From now until October 29 in ANZ, Season Pass owners can party up with those who don’t own the content, and play alongside each other on Airship, Chancellery, Excavation and Operation Arcane.
Airship – Fight atop a secret Airship base in the Alps, home to a docked zeppelin high above, as well as a treacherous cliff far below. Secure and hold the Airship to gain a powerful vantage point from which to control the action.
Chancellery – Oust enemy forces from their French stronghold within the Chancellery. Maintain control from courtyard vantage points, while engaging in chaotic firefights through the flanking pathways in this night-time incursion behind enemy lines.
Excavation – Battle in and around an enemy mine in Algeria. Fight up close in a devastated tank graveyard, or outsmart foes by attacking from one of many heightened rock outcroppings.
Operation Arcane – It’s no secret that Nazi Germany had many clandestine weapons and technology programs during World War II. In this War Mode Mission, players are tasked with infiltrating a hidden facility deep in the forested Austrian mountains to steal enemy secrets and schematics, and finally destroy any and all secret technology that remains.
The Frozen Dawn – In the final chapter of Nazi Zombies, Thule has awakened, and malevolent powers stir beneath the ice. The Sword of Barbarossa was the key to something much larger – and much darker – than anyone had imagined. Now the weary heroes have been brought to the very Throne of Death… and Marie, Jefferson, Olivia, and Drostan are all that stand between humanity and utter destruction.
Call of Duty: WWII – Shadow War DLC pack is available now, first on PlayStation®4 system for a suggested retail price of $20.45 AUD. Shadow War DLC Pack is also included in Call of Duty: WWII DLC Season Pass*, featuring all four DLC Packs, as part of the discounted bundle offered at a suggested retail price of $64.95 AUD – a discount of $16.85 AUD off the individual purchase of all four DLC Map Packs (discount based on four individual DLC Map Packs at a suggested retail price of $20.45 AUD each). Season Pass content is available first on PlayStation®4 system.
*Party Up feature access will end on or before Oct. 29, 2018 in ANZ and may be discontinued in Activision’s discretion. Season Pass owner must be Party leader to enable feature.
*Season Pass purchasers receive 2018 Call of Duty: WWII Season Pass content. Season Pass content is not final, is subject to change, and may not include all downloadable content available for the game. Season Pass content may not be available in all countries, and pricing and release dates may vary by platform. Season Pass content should be downloaded from the in-game store only; do not purchase separately, or you will be charged again. Season Pass content may be sold separately.
Call of Duty: WWII is rated R18+ for high impact violence, online interactivity and is available for PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One, and Steam. The title is published by Activision, a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (Nasdaq: ATVI), and developed by Sledgehammer Games with additional development support from Raven Software. For the latest intel, check out: www.callofduty.com, www.youtube.com/callofduty or follow @CallofDuty and @SHGames on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
About Activision. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, 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.
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 about the dates and features of Call of Duty: WWII – Shadow War DLC Pack and the Call of Duty: WWII DLC Season Pass, 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.
Sydney, Australia — August 29, 2018 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Far Cry® 5: Dead Living Zombies, the third post-launch adventure, is available now on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X and Windows PC.
Far Cry 5: Dead Living Zombies pairs players with Guy Marvel – the D-tier film director we first met in Far Cry 5 – as he pitches his vision for an epic zombie saga. In maps built from the powerful Far Cry Arcade editor, players will explore seven different film scenarios as they face hordes of the undead across rooftops, farmlands, military bases and more. After completing each map, players can unlock Score Attack to achieve three-star ratings, which will unlock weapons and gear to bring back to Hope County.
Additionally, a new title update available now introduces new features to all Far Cry 5 players, including:
New Game Plus: The highly anticipated New Game + allows players to restart the Far Cry 5 story after completing the main campaign, keeping their character progression. New Game + contains new elements such as upgradable perks in the main campaign and the higher-difficulty Infamous mode, in which AI have more health, take more damage and react more quickly to a player’s presence.
Destructible Objects: Destructible Objects are generic building blocks that shatter into small cubes when shot or otherwise creatively destroyed. Objects range from geometric shapes to building elements – and players can combine different shapes and textures for nearly endless destructible fun.
Scripting Tool: The Scripting Tool allows mapmakers to trigger different actions in their maps based on player behaviour. For example, when players perform specific actions – like killing enemies, reaching a location or looking at specific objects – mapmakers can then change the time of day, teleport the player, add slow motion, change the music and add or remove enemies or gameplay objects. These tools open up a new realm of possibilities, allowing mapmakers to add an entirely new layer of visual storytelling to their creations.
For more information about Far Cry 5, please visit farcry.com and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/farcryanz and on Twitter at twitter.com/farcrygame or #farcry5.
For the latest on Far Cry 5 and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.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 visit www.ubisoft.com.
Gates to the Infamous Stolen Lands Will Open for the First Time Publicly in North America
Larkspur, Calif. – Aug. 28, 2018 – Owlcat Games and Deep Silver proudly announce that the highly anticipated isometric RPG, Pathfinder: Kingmaker, will be playable on the PAX West show floor ahead of its Sept. 25 release on PC.
Adventurous PAX West attendees will experience an engrossing adventure brimming with choices and consequences as they tactfully navigate battles and befriend powerful allies. Pathfinder: Kingmaker will host hands-on demos in Booth #1901 on the fourth floor of the Washington State Convention Center’s main hall.
More information about Pathfinder Kingmaker can be found at:
Pathfinder: Kingmaker will take players on a tour through the infamous Stolen Lands, the dangerous and turbulent territories well known within Pathfinder fandom. The story will revisit familiar characters and well-known locations of the series’ lore while also treating players to brand new adventures, deadly foes and unforeseen twists and turns. Fans of the original Pathfinder tabletop RPG will experience its epic, heroic universe in an entirely new way with Pathfinder: Kingmaker, while video game fans will discover their favorite genre in a more contemporary light with lush 3D graphics that bring the universe to life.
Pathfinder: Kingmaker will challenge a player’s aptitude as both an adventurer and ruler, as they will be able to claim explored lands and carve their own kingdom from the wilderness. Kingdom founding will go beyond simple stronghold-building to become a true reflection of the hero’s character and choices made throughout the game. Each kingdom will be a living thing shaped by alignment, choices, allies and the hero’s ability to lead his or her people.
# # # Product Details
Title: Pathfinder: Kingmaker
Platforms: PC
Genre: RPG
Players: Single Player
Developer: Owlcat Games
Publisher: Deep Silver
Age Rating: ESRB Rating Pending
Release Date: Sept. 25, 2018
Pricing: Explorer Edition – $39.99
About Owlcat Games Owlcat Games was founded in 2016 as part of a pilot initiative of My.com. The team is led by veteran game designers behind titles like Heroes of Might and Magic V, Silent Storm, Etherlords, Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul and other games. Team members also took part in the development of popular MMO titles, Allods Online and Skyforge. The first project unveiled by Owlcat Games is Pathfinder: Kingmaker, an isometric computer RPG based on the highly popular Pathfinder pen-and-paper roleplaying game by Paizo Inc.
About Paizo Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
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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inXile Entertainment Reveals Sept. 13 Release Date for Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut on Nintendo Switch™
Fans can wishlist the award-winning post-apocalyptic RPG now on the Nintendo eShop
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Aug. 28, 2018 – On Sept. 13, Nintendo Switch™ players can begin their journey in the Wasteland! inXile Entertainment, the studio led by Interplay founder Brian Fargo, producer of the original Fallout, has partnered with Nintendo to release Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut, the sequel to the first-ever post-apocalyptic computer RPG. Critically praised and winner of numerous accolades, including Game of the Year, Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut is an enhanced version of the original that features numerous improvements and additions that further immerse the player in this epic adventure across a post-nuclear American Southwest.
inXile has also released a new launch trailer for Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut on Nintendo Switch in celebration of its upcoming arrival. In addition, players can now add the game to their wishlists through the Nintendo eShop to receive notification as soon as it is available: https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/wasteland-2-directors-cut-switch
“When I first showed a screenshot of Wasteland 2 running on the Nintendo Switch, it erupted into one of the largest social media reactions I have ever seen,” said Brian Fargo, CEO of inXile Entertainment. “RPG fans are looking for new ways to experience old favorites, and Nintendo fans are looking for big, meaningful RPG experiences they can play anywhere they go. The game received a huge reaction last week at gamescom, and it feels great to be this close to getting the game in fans’ hands.”
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Prison Architect’s Popular Escape Mode DLC Now Available on PlayStation 4 & Launching on Xbox One August 31st
Escape Mode DLC flips the award-winning builder formula on its head
Teesside, England – Aug. 28, 2018 – Developer and publisher Double Eleven, in partnership with Introversion Software, announced today that the Escape Mode DLC for the BAFTA-winning and multi-million selling Prison Architect is now live on PlayStation 4 and will launch on Xbox One on August 31st. The Nintendo Switch version of Escape Mode launches in a few short weeks.
The Escape Mode DLC is based on the well-loved PC mode, where players can take on the role of an inmate and attempt to escape the prisons built by themselves and others. In Prison Architect, players build and manage their own maximum security prison to hold the most hardened of criminals.
Fans already playing Prison Architect on Xbox One can nab Escape Mode on its own or via a DLC bundle on August 31st (which includes all Prison Architect DLC, All Day and a Night, Psych Ward and Escape Mode), and those new to the title can pick up the base game as part of Microsoft’s Games With Gold promotion starting September 1st.
Originally released on PC in 2015 from developer and publisher Introversion Software, the game has sold more than 3 million copies worldwide and achieved critical acclaim among dozens of global media outlets.
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About Double Eleven Double Eleven is a UK-based, full-service publisher and developer of interactive digital entertainment. Double Eleven’s most popular titles include Prison Architect: Console Edition, the PixelJunk series (PC), Goat Simulator (Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4) and more. In 2017, Double Eleven released Wizard Fu’s Songbringer (Xbox One Play Anywhere, PS4) and Coilworks’ Super Cloudbuilt (Xbox One, PS4 and PC). Get in touch at [email protected].
About Introversion Software Introversion Software is one of the UK’s most-respected and successful independent game developers and publishers. Founded in 2001 by three university students, they have gone on to create four critically acclaimed video games including cult classics Uplink, DEFCON, Darwinia and Multiwinia. In Feb 2010 Introversion made its first move into the console space by releasing Darwinia+ (Darwinia & Multiwinia) for Xbox Live Arcade. Introversion have previously been voted one of the top 50 Best Games Companies in the world and Prison Architect, has enjoyed global success with over 3 million players, and in 2017 released the genre-busting Scanner Sombre. Find us at www.introversion.co.uk.
