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KATAMARI DAMACY ROLLS ONTO NINTENDO SWITCH AND PC

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KATAMARI DAMACY ROLLS ONTO NINTENDO SWITCH AND PC

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe is proud to announce the return of the dashing prince and King of All Cosmos on December 7th, 2018, in Katamari Damacy REROLL on the Nintendo Switch® eShop and PC Digital.

A unique visual style and fun J-pop soundtrack make this a truly memorable experience for anyone young at heart! Explore inventive and quirky levels while rolling a highly adhesive ball (the Katamari), capable of collecting paper-clips, books, cars, buildings, mountains – even continents – as it grows larger and larger.

Following a particularly lively night of fun, The King of All Cosmos has knocked all the stars from the sky. You play the role of his son, The Prince, as he travels to Earth to recreate the missing celestial bodies by rolling the Katamari across the globe and collecting everything in its path.

Katamari Damacy REROLL will feature remastered graphics and cut scenes as well as new motion controls unique for the Nintendo Switch version. Using two Joy-Cons in TV mode or table-top mode, players can move The Prince around with ease by simply turning their wrists. Players can also play in multiplayer mode on the Nintendo Switch with one Joy-Con each.

For more information about Katamari Damacy REROLL or other titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu, follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU , or join the conversation at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoEU .

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S. part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc. is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content for platforms including all major video game consoles, PC and mobile.  The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TEKKEN™, SOULCALIBUR™, DARK SOULS™, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball, GALAGA™, RIDGE RACER™ and ACE COMBAT™. For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu . All the BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment products are available on the official store https://store.bandainamcoent.eu

THE ASSASSIN’S CREED® CHALLENGE COMES TO SYDNEY ON OCTOBER 5 & 6

Philip Federico
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THE ASSASSIN’S CREED® CHALLENGE COMES TO SYDNEY ON OCTOBER 5 & 6

Unleash your inner Spartan on the first ever Assassin’s Creed obstacle course in Australia!

Sydney, Australia — September 17, 2018 — Today, Ubisoft Australia announced that the Assassin’s Creed® Challenge will come to Metcalfe Park, Sydney, on October 5th and 6th. The Assassin’s Creed Challenge will be a full size parkour course with obstacles inspired by the moves of a master assassin and the release of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey on October 5.

Designed to replicate the Ancient Greek setting of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, participants will have the opportunity to partake in six different challenges and achieve similar stunts that they will perform in game. Each daring obstacle will have fans running, climbing, swinging and balancing their way through the ruins and statues of Ancient Greece’s myths and legends.

The final obstacle will be one of Assassin’s Creed most iconic moves, the ‘Leap of Faith’, off a seven-metre platform. Each contestant who completes the course will also receive a limited edition Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Spartan Helmet.

Fans will also be able to play Assassin’s Creed Odyssey on Microsoft Xbox One X consoles in a dedicated gaming area with 16 available pods.

“An Assassin’s Creed Obstacle course has been one of the most sought after requests by not only the Assassin’s Creed Community, but all Australian gamers,” said Edward Fong, Managing Director at Ubisoft Australia.

“We are extremely excited to be bringing the concept to life to celebrate the launch of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey on October 5.”

Attendees will also have the chance to win one of three custom Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Xbox One X Consoles. One custom console will be available for each of the following competition categories: Best Photo, Best Video and Best Cosplay. To enter, participants will need to upload their photo to Instagram with the hashtag #AssassinsCreedChallenge on October 5 and 6.

To register for the event and for your chance to tackle the Assassin’s Creed Challenge register at the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ubisoft-presents-the-assassins-creed-challenge-sydney-tickets-50338710438 .

The event will be open to the public on Friday, October 5, from 10 am – 5pm, and Saturday, October 6, from 9am – 5pm, and will also feature cosplay and food trucks.

Assassin’s Creed® Odyssey will release worldwide on October 5, 2018, on the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.

Players who pre-order the Gold Edition, Digital Ultimate Edition, Medusa Edition, Spartan Edition or Pantheon Edition of Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey before October 2, 2018 will have the opportunity to play the game up to three days earlier.

For more information on Assassin’s Creed®, please visit: assassinscreed.com. For more information about the Assassin’s Creed Challenge please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ubisoft-presents-the-assassins-creed-challenge-sydney-tickets-50338710438 , and use the hashtag #AssassinsCreedChallenge.

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.

© 2018 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Assassin’s Creed, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

VR FPS Battle X: Birth of the Alliance Deploys to PC Today

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VR FPS Battle X: Birth of the Alliance Deploys to PC Today

SAN JOSÉ, CA – September 14, 2018 – Battle X: Birth of the Alliance, the VR-enabled first-person shooter from the military simulation software veterans at Naviworks, releases today on Oculus VR, HTC Vive, and Steam, with a PSVR version following in early 2019.

Naviworks brings an unparalleled degree of military expertise to the first-person shooter genre with Battle X by featuring authentic military gear and dynamic combat controls. Soldiers use authentic weapons, tactical gear, and vehicles in combat. A dynamic combat system uses full-body movements to take cover and perform combat maneuvers missing in other first-person shooters.

Battle X also features multiplayer options for competitive and cooperative play. Two players can work together to take down endless hordes of mutant armies in the Couple Mode. PvP multiplayer offers tactical warfare in eight-on-eight battles online. An 80-person battle royale mode debuts Q2 2019.

“Our experience in the military simulation field makes Battle X the most immersive first-person shooter available today,” said Steve Won, Naviworks CEO. “With virtual reality support and our dynamic combat systems, our mastery over the simulated battlefield is unparalleled.”

After a rogue biotech scientist tries to unleash a deadly pathogen into the world, an elite special forces unit is all that stands in between complete and utter human extinction. Private commandos and bio-hacked monstrosities fight for a ruined world, but the alliance can and will destroy them. Battle X stars Casper Van Dien of Starship Troopers fame stars in the campaign, and Susan O’Connor, known for BioShock, Tomb Raider, Far Cry 2 and Gears of War, wrote the script.

Battle X: Birth of the Alliance is out today in English, Korean, and Simplified Chinese on Steam for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift virtual reality headsets. A PSVR version is planned to release in Q1 2019.

About Naviworks
Naviworks is the creator of the world’s most advanced military and public safety simulation software. Based in Seoul, South Korea and San José, CA, Naviworks has more than 17 years of experience developing technology for the elite military forces around the globe and now aims to use this expertise to create realistic entertainment experiences for the consumer market.

Labyrinth Review

Mateja Simovic
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Labyrinth Review

Labyrinth

Studios: Henson Associates, Lucasfilm
Publisher: TriStar Pictures
Platforms: Cinema
Release Date: Out Now

Overview

After watching The Dark Crystal, I settled in for the long haul to watch the second film in the In the House double feature; another Jim Henson cult classic: Labyrinth. I’d previously seen this film when I was younger on TV and remember enjoying it; it was a fun adventure film with some cool looking characters and world. Now, coming at it as an adult and a critic, I asked myself: would I enjoy it as much as I did back? Read on and find out.

Story

The film follows teenager, Sarah Williams (Jennifer Connelly), as following a moment of selfish, she embarks on a quest to save her baby brother from the enigmatic king of the goblins, Jareth (David Bowie). Jareth challenges Sarah to solve the labyrinth in his kingdom within 13 hours or brother will be turned into a goblin forever. Along the way she befriends a cowardly dwarf named Hoggle (Brian Henson), a gentle beast named Ludo (Ron Mueck) and a glory-seeking fox knight named Sir Didymus (David Shaughnessy). As she explores the magical labyrinth, she learns that not everything is as it seems in the labyrinth…

The film’s story is fairly straightforward when it comes to narrative: Sarah needs to solve the puzzle of the labyrinth in order to save her brother. Complications get thrown her way that mainly try to test her resolve but her ultimate goal never really changes. So ultimately you end up with a bunch of almost semi-contained scenes and sequences which show her and her friends overcoming whatever new obstacle Jareth has placed in her path. Although this doesn’t make for particularly inventive storytelling, it does make it perfect for a children’s story as it leaves you free to focus on other aspects of the mise-en-scene such as the awesome sets and monster design.

The ensemble performance of the cast largely rests upon the shoulders of its puppet performers who generally carry the film. Connelly’s performance as Sarah is fine but doesn’t really give much to the character; she is able to carry a character arc though and that’s no small feat for most young actors. Henson’s Hoggle has charm and inner conflict as he oscillates between cowardice and solidarity. Shaughnessy pulls out a wonderful performance of commedia in his rendition of Sir Didymus as a proud warrior whose ambitions outpace his practical capabilities.

Bowie’s performance I found to be a bit hit and miss as an actor. Bowie often delivers his lines with a lack of any emotional weight to give the words he says an emotional impact. Where Bowie does shine, however, is when he is simply allowed to act through his physicality rather than dialogue. The scenes and sequences where he simply pouts and poses are where he truly gets to shine and exude an aura of cruel desire. His performance through appearance gives the film a much-valued malicious and sexual edge which can be appreciated by adults who are able to grasp the film’s subtext.

An element of the film I’ve greatly appreciated through a mature perspective is the film’s aforementioned sexual subtext. Gareth’s obsession with Sarah takes on a completely new perspective when you’re old enough to understand that the “love” has a bit more to do with Bowie’s pronounced crotch than was previously understood. Watching Sarah navigate his advances and ultimately choose to resist his charms is a new dynamic which I found added to my enjoyment of the film. Notionally, this film is aimed for children and the film does do a capable job of obfuscating these themes so that they might fly over the heads of younglings but older children might require a frank discussion after viewing about setting romantic boundaries and identifying toxic behaviours.

Visuals

We see Henson’s inventive puppetry and design at work once more and with much greater effect than in his earlier The Dark Crystal. The puppets all feature an interesting designs and characteristics with the goblins featuring all manner of deformities, clothing and patchwork armour. You can also see the influence of director George Lucas in the film’s special effects with plenty of trippy perspective effects and more to wow you with. The one sequence that hasn’t aged well over the decades is the Chilly Down green screen fire dance scene. It’s not a great scene which has either story or visuals to add to the film.

Audio

The film’s song numbers are par excellence and a great deal of this praise lies at the feet of the film’s trump card: David Bowie. The musical numbers in this film, bar one outlier, are almost all hits that will resonate with you or get stuck in your head for the couple of days after you’ve seen the film. Magic Dance in particular will stick around with it’s simple poppy tune and memorable opening call and response will find a welcome place in many a music lover’s heart. Underground is the other big Bowie musical number which features prominently in the film but I don’t think has aged as well as well in the 30 years since the film was released. The one misstep for me was Chilly Down which, when combined with the weird CGI sequence it was paired with, just felt like a weird tangent and out of place with the rest of the film’s musical tone. Overall, the synthesised 80s soundtrack of this film is a blast to listen and will find new fans for Bowie today and long into the future.

Overall

Overall, I found myself enjoying Labyrinth just as much as an adult as I did as a child. The story gains a new depth as one gets older and remains engaging for both younger and older audience. The film’s visuals are truly inspired and present us with an interesting world to admire as we watch the story unfold. The film’s soundtrack has made great use of Bowie’s musical talents and features many numbers which will stick in your head long after the film’s credits roll. It’s no wonder that so many hold Labyrinth in such high regard and I have no problem recommending it to one and all who are interested in watching it.

Kudos to In the House for screening such a classic!

For other films which In The House is screening, feel free to check out their schedule here.
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The Dark Crystal Review

Mateja Simovic
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The Dark Crystal Review

The Dark Crystal

Studios: Henson Associates, ITC Entertainment
Publisher: Universal Pictures
Platforms: Cinema
Release Date: Out Now

Overview

I’d always heard the name Jim Henson spoken about with reverence in the many (mainly geeky) circles that I move through. I’d only ever seen The Dark Crystal, a seminal work of his, on my computer screen quite recently (I kid you not within the last year) and so I looked forward to enjoying the film in its proper glory in a cinema thanks to the good folks at In the House screening it as part of a double feature alongside Labyrinth.

Before the film screening started proper, I was finally able to see the Movie Nerds (the guys replacing Quinny and Jabba) do their bit for In the House. The two gents did their best to warm up the crowd before the film but there was a bit of me that missed the old showmanship of our previous hosts but I’m sure these new guys will grow on us with time. One bit of trivia tidbit they shared about the film which I quite enjoyed was that Henson lived long enough to see The Dark Crystal become a cult classic and that fact brought him much joy after the disappointment he experienced with its lacklustre release.

Story

In the fantasy world of Thra, a thousand years ago a powerful and mysterious crystal is cracked which leads to the creation of two new races of beings to be created; the malevolent Skeksis and the gentle Mystics. The film follows a Jen (Stephen Garlick), a Gelfling prophecised to heal the crystal, as he embarks on his quest. Along the way, Jen meets another of the Gelfling named Kira (Lisa Maxwell) who can talk with animals and she joins him on his journey. The Skeksis soon learn of this unlikely and gentle hero and work to thwart him long enough for a solar conjunction to take place that will empower the Skeksis to rule forever.

The film’s narrative is one of the weakest parts of The Dark Crystal with a lot of the story being rather bland and often derivative. The main shortcoming that I can explain for this is that the film lacks any sense of character in either of its protagonists, antagonists or supporting characters. Neither Jen nor Kira have any defined personalities with which the audience can perceive the world through; there’s nothing about their perspectives which is in anyway interesting or informative about themselves or the fantastical world they live in. It’s an unfortunate and common hole to fall down in when writing high fantasy stories for a storyteller to fall down in when they get caught up on describing the lore and workings of the world rather than having the story proper showcase it.

The film tries to recreate the feeling of a children’s fairy-tale by using stock characters, but this unfortunately stymies the worldbuilding. Our heroes and villains are simply too generic to really leave much of an impression; our questing hero is questing and villainous villains perform villainy… that’s it. Because these characters are more concept than concrete, the rest of the story can’t go into any further depth about the world around them and their place in it. So while the film certainly features an imaginative and unique fictional world, the audience gets to experience a very limited and, ultimately, boring slice of it.

This lack of direction in the narrative leads to an unfortunate state of affairs that plot rather than character drives the story. Our heroes come against complications of varying types and often escape by the skin of their teeth only because the story needs them to rather than their own strengths or wits. Ironically, due to her propensity for getting them out of these complications more often than not, Kira ends up outshining Jen purely for the fact that she is some degree of competent when it comes to dealing with the problems that arise. I feel the script and world would have been able to do so much more with the world if it had some more defined characters to explore it with.

Conversely, because the film’s story never gets bogged down with any sort of depth in any of its characters, it is able to move through the story at a fairly brisk pace. Despite all that I’ve said in the above paragraphs, I was never actually bored during the film’s runtime; there was always something on the screen to hold my attention. I think this element makes The Dark Crystal a perfect film for children to enjoy and I completely understand how the film is able to be a childhood favourite for so many. I fear the film’s greatest limitation was that I never got to see it as a youngling.

Visuals

The film’s visuals are some of the best I’ve seen in any production in recent memory with some truly inspired creature designs, sets, and general cinematography. Henson’s talent and sense for puppetry is on full and glorious display throughout the film. The puppets all have an interesting design to them with plenty of creatures of all shapes and sizes. The bird-like Skeksis and crab-like Garthim are especially great designs for villains in an adventure film.

The puppet sets are similarly interesting with a nice breadth of scenes ranging from murky swamps and woodlands to rural villages and more ornate stone chambers. The spaces are all visually interesting and keep the frame filled with a plethora of interesting subjects. I may have gone to town on its shortcomings with story and character but gorram, it’s a beautiful piece of cinema.

Audio

The film’s soundtrack is not particularly noteworthy unfortunately. There’s not much which sticks out of the score and I’m incredibly hard-pressed anything of note either good or bad. It does the job it sets out to do in reinforcing the film’s emotional beats but doesn’t leave an impression on you after the film’s credits roll.

Overall

Overall, I found this film to have a lot more flair than real substance to it. The story was shallow and underdeveloped and could have done more with a bit more development of its characters and plot. The film’s audioscape was similarly uninspiring without much to really leave an impression on you either way. The film’s visual design is the film’s saving grace and Henson should be properly praised for his creature designs, scenery and puppetry. I imagine this film is better seen through the eyes of a child and is wasted upon a crotchety young man such as myself; watch it young or with nostalgia for youth to get the best out of it. 

For other films which In The House is screening, feel free to check out their schedule here.
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Wasteland 2 Review

Markus Janßen
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Wasteland 2 Review

Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut

Developer: inXile Entertainment
Publisher: inXile Entertainment
Platforms:  PlayStation 4, Switch (Reviewed), Xbox One, PC
Release Date: 13/09/2018
Price: $29.99 – Available Here

Overview

While Wasteland 3 still is in development, the developers from inXile Entertainment decided to bring Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut to Nintendo Switch.  Unfortunately the port doesn’t include any new content for the hybrid console from Nintendo, but who’d have expected this post-apocalyptic RPG to be playable on a handheld console one day? We took a closer look and didn’t get disappointed.

Story

You are in  control of a Desert Ranger squad, that has to bring justice to the wasteland. One of the veteran rangers died and you have to find out who did this and why. During your adventure you’ll have  to make tough decisions and live with the consequences.  Wasteland 2 always provides you with several options to solve problems, meaning that every player will have a unique playthrough of the game.

Gameplay

Over 80 hours are promised by the developers for a complete playthrough of Wasteland 2. You’ll get to know hundreds of characters and can customize your rangers while choosing between a variety of over 150 different weapons. This might seem a bit overwhelming at first but as soon as you head out into the wasteland, everything will start to make sense. Step by step you develop your rangers and you’ll often find yourself in the position to decide between several skills that you’d like to spend your points on. The management of the squad allows you to specialize the different characters and for me this made great sense during my playthrough. It’s better to be really good at one thing than to have a bit knowledge of everything. In the end this might close some doors for you but opens some at the same time. Just imagine you want to open a specific door and you know that one of your rangers is specialized in picking locks. Wouldn’t this automatically be more satisfying?

A huge part of the game are of course the dialogues. Prepare to read a  lot and interesting stories about the survivors you’ll meet in the world. Keep in mind that these always come together with decisions and consequences.      In handheld mode on Switch it was a blast to follow  the stories  and   I’d encourage everybody who’s interested in Wasteland 2  to check it out.  You’ll not find any touch controls as  there are certain objects that might just be too small and it would probably cause  quite a chaos.  During combat the controls work really well and you can easily command your rangers. Tell them to get cover or choose a  weak point to attack. Also for combat I can only repeat myself and say that it makes great sense to  think about specializations and then use the chosen skills effectively against your enemies.

Minor problems started to appear with the camera and user interface of Wasteland 2. As this is a port, you’ll notice that the game was made for PC and the camera sometimes is not really helping you out in combat. Sometimes even the user interface is covering a big part of the screen and this can be quite annoying over time. As the inventory and squad management plays an important role, gladly there are no real issues here. You’ll modify your weapons and equip new stuff from the wasteland and prepare for the next encounter. Make sure to explore the areas a bit so you won’t miss out on useful things for your squad. You can always follow your current objectives, but sometimes it’s worth to walk the other way and be curious.

Visuals & Audio

The Director’s Cut from Wasteland 2 comes with over 8000 lines of new voice-overs and the complete graphics overhaul brings the environment and characters to life. This changes made a lot of sense and now deliver a great experience from the visual side. In combination with the voices of the characters you’ll get drawn into this post-apocalyptic world very quick.

Overall

Wasteland 2 on Switch might not be the best version of the game if you already own it for PC,  but it allows you to play literally everywhere in handheld mode. New players should remember that it will take some time to get into this, but later on you’ll slowly discover the depth of the game and hear interesting stories that can be influenced by your own decisions.

STUDIO WILDCARD LAUNCHES ARK: SURVIVAL EVOLVED MOD CONTEST

Philip Federico
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STUDIO WILDCARD LAUNCHES ARK: SURVIVAL EVOLVED MOD CONTEST

Back by popular demand, Studio Wildcard has launched its third ARK: Survival Evolved Modding Contest to reward the amazing work that the modding community does with the ARK Mod Kit. The contest comes with $28,000 in cash prizes and the Grand Prize winner will receive $15,000! So saddle up those Dev Kits, ready the mod cannons, and prepare for battle!

Interested individuals and teams can now head over to ark.gg/ModContest to get started and to find current information about the contest as it progresses, including hourly updates on rankings once the voting phase starts. All ARK mod creations must be first submitted during the five-week entry phase, followed by a two-week voting phase where all players can show support for their favorite mods.

In June 2015, Studio Wildcard brought the full power of Unreal Engine 4 tools and development resources to the ARK: Survival Evolved modding community with one of the first custom mod editors. Since that time, thousands of bespoke creations have been made available.

Players who have purchased ARK can begin modding immediately! Follow the “How To Mod” tutorial to get started, then join the ARK community, participate in the Unreal Engine ARK Modding forum, and find content in the Unreal Engine Marketplace. Modders can then share their creations with the ARK player community using Steam Workshop.

SUIT UP FOR INTENSE MECHA COMBAT IN MASTER OF ETERNITY REBELLION UPDATE

Philip Federico
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SUIT UP FOR INTENSE MECHA COMBAT IN MASTER OF ETERNITY REBELLION UPDATE

Fresh Mecha suits, pixie costumes, gameplay chapters and more arrive for Nexon’s immersive strategy role-playing game (SPRG) on iPhone and Android

Seoul – Sept. 14, 2018 – Grid-based action aficionados can now download the highly-anticipated Rebellion update for Master of Eternity (M.O.E.), the acclaimed strategy role-playing game (SRPG) from NEXON Korea Corporation, subsidiary of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. The Rebellion update unveils Part 2 of M.O.E.’s riveting 12th chapter, focusing on galactic warfare between rival bands of eccentric Pixies. M.O.E’s Rebellion update is available for download worldwide today on iOS and Android.

Master of Eternity explores a vast war-torn universe plagued by an interstellar war. Powerful Pixies command unique and formidable mecha suits to fight rivals, foes and even friends on the battlefield. Players develop special in-game tactics and engage in intense real-time battle for ultimate control of the M.O.E. galaxy. The Rebellion update boasts several new action-packed gameplay features, challenges and events, including:

  • Rebellion Storyline – The intense Temple 12 challenges and Part 2 of the dramatic Chapter 12 await only the most daring players;
  • Fierce Rebellion Suits – Suit up or shut up in one of four new mecha suits built with Rebellion Technology, such as the Assault (Clotho), Support (Lachesis), Bombardier (Baal) and Sniper (Atropos) classes;
  • Fresh Pixie Costumes – Unlock the adorable Wedding Costume and Honeymoon Crewroom decoration to further customize the Pixie mothership;
  • Special In-game Events – Veteran and new players can increase their chances of receiving Rebellion suits by participating in several events throughout September, including the Wedding Costume sale, Super Enhancement week and more.

The Master of Eternity content update is available now for iPhone and Android and is rated 12+. Additional information for members of the press:

  • Visit the official Master of Eternity Facebook 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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NETMARBLE RELEASES ‘LINEAGE 2: REVOLUTION’ UPDATES INCLUDING SECOND CLASS TRANSFERS AND ACADEMY CLAN HALL

Philip Federico
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NETMARBLE RELEASES ‘LINEAGE 2: REVOLUTION’ UPDATES INCLUDING SECOND CLASS TRANSFERS AND ACADEMY CLAN HALL

LOS ANGELES – September 14, 2018 – Netmarble Corp., today announced several updates to the popular massive multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG), Lineage 2: Revolution, including class transfers part 1, the highly anticipated collaboration feature, and the additional updates to Academy Clan.

Launched worldwide in November 2017, Lineage 2: Revolution continues to be one of the most popular MMORPGs due to its groundbreaking fantasy elements that bring top-quality visuals, a massive open-world and large-scale PvP battles to life. With the following updates, the game advances in new and exciting ways players can interact in open-world combat.

SECOND CLASS TRANSFER PART 1
Part one of the Second Class Transfer has been added so players can experience more skills, classes and new content. Players can start the Second Class Transfer Quest at level 250 with quests available up to Chapter Four and additional chances to progress at specific levels. To complete the Class Transfer Quest, players must imprint Giant’s Essence to all the Patterns obtained throughout the gameplay journey. Furthermore, players can increase their character’s statistics by imprinting Seal Patterns throughout the four chapters.

Part two of the Second Class Transfer will be added soon, opening up a new Class to Open Siege!

SECOND UPDATE ON COLLABOARATION FEATURE. Last month, Lineage 2: Revolution rolled out a surprise collaboration feature and is now revealing the second part of the collaboration. The second part of the collaboration will feature a variety of monsters within Lineage 2: Revolution gameplay including event bosses ‘Acala’ and ‘Queen Butterfly.’ Players receive badges and rewards when a boss is defeated. If players acquire all the badges, an additional Soul Stone will be rewarded that can increase combat power.

SECOND ACADEMY CLAN  UPDATE

From the introduction of Academy Clan feature last month, players are now fully enjoying the Clan Hall within Clan Academy, a Clan system tutorial for new and veteran players. All members of the Clan Academy now receive their very own Clan Academy Cloak by being a registered member of the Clan Academy. Additionally, Clan Hall will now be managed by keepers categorized by their roles – Quest, Potion, Feast, and Relics.

Lineage 2: Revolution is available on iOS and Android for players looking to experience enhanced gameplay. For more information regarding Lineage 2: Revolution, visit the game information website (http://l2.netmarble.com) and the official Facebook page (https://facebook.com/OfficialLineage2Revolution/).

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About Netmarble Corporation

Netmarble Corp. 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 5,000 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 ENM 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 www.netmarble.com.

BLACK CLOVER: QUARTET KNIGHTS BRINGS THE WORLD OF MAGIC TO THE AMERICAS, AVAILABLE NOW FOR THE PLAYSTATION®4 SYSTEM AND PC

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BLACK CLOVER: QUARTET KNIGHTS BRINGS THE WORLD OF MAGIC TO THE AMERICAS, AVAILABLE NOW FOR THE PLAYSTATION®4 SYSTEM AND PC

Grab a Grimoire and Jump Into Battle With the New 4 vs. 4 Third Person Adventure Game from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (September 14, 2018) Leading interactive entertainment developer BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announces that Black Clover: Quartet Knights is now available on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PC via STEAM®. With a dynamic third-person magical combat system and cast of fan favorite characters like Asta, Yuno and the rest of the Magic Knights, Black Clover: Quartet Knights offers gamers a chance to experience an all-new adventure set in world of the hugely popular anime and manga series, Black Clover.

Long ago, when demons threatened annihilation upon all of humanity, one powerful mage saved mankind from extinction and became the Wizard King. From then on, the people of this magical world have striven to become Wizards and join the Magic Knights, with the grand hope of becoming the Wizard King themselves. In Black Clover: Quartet Knights, players can select Magic Knights to place on their squad and tailor their teams to attack, defense, or support specializations for strategic gameplay. Players can decide to use their teams to battle other teams in 4v4 magical matches or choose to play the game’s story mode and experience the compelling original storyline created exclusively for Black Clover: Quartet Knights.

“Black Clover: Quartet Knights combines a compelling and exclusive new single player story along with intense online gameplay, letting friends join forces to contribute their specialized attack, defense or support skills in battle,” said Eric Hartness, Vice President of Marketing for BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “Dedicated Magic Knights can team up with each other online to engage in dramatic battles that will leave friends recounting countless stories of daring adventure.”

For more information regarding Black Clover: Quartet Knights and other titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. please visit https://www.bandainamcoent.com, https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS, or join the conversation at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z®, and ONE PIECE®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS

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