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Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition Review

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Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition Review

Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition

Developer: Bandai Namco
Publisher: Bandai Namco
Platforms: PC, Xbox One (Reviewed), Switch, PlayStation 4
Release Date: Available Now
Price: $49.99 USD – Available Here $69.95 AUD – Available Here

Overview

A little over a decade ago Bandai Namco released, for many people, one of the best entries of the Tales series in many years and although they have kept the series going with six different games since it was released, Tales of Vesperia has often been held as a high standard for the series as a whole with only entries like the original Symphonia reaching that point. In what ended up being a bit disappointing for many however was that the game was released with additional content in Japan and this version was never released in the West, turning it into “not that one” in discussions about the series. Now we finally have this version of the game and more with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition, but has nostalgia clouded our memories or is this even more of a great game that fans previously enjoyed?

Story

Set in a world where the majority of technology relies upon the energy from mystical blastia that were created by an ancient race, players follow the journey of Yuri Lowell, an ex-knight trainee turned delinquent from the lower quarter of the capital city. In pursuit of a thief that stole the water blastia that provided the lower quarter with drinkable fresh water, Yuri finds himself on the wrong side of the law once again but this time he is in for far more than he bargained for as his journey finds him being joined by a number of friends and allies who each have their own goals.

As is standard for a Tales game, it isn’t long before this seemingly simple quest to catch a thief quickly turns into something far more dire as we learn more about the danger facing the world and uncovering sinister plots, though Vesperia is more upfront with how dangerous and villainous certain elements of the world are than other games in the series, allowing players to get into the story a bit quicker than the usual slow burning start the franchise is known for.

Another element that makes Tales of Vesperia‘s story stand out is just how amazing the entire cast of characters happens to be. While a few may start out being fairly cookie-cutter in nature before evolving beyond that into their own characters, some start out feeling immediately unique and the way that these characters interact with one another is yet another element that helps boost the journey in this game.

There have been plenty of RPGs that feature main characters that shy away from doing things by the book but Yuri is a real highlight that stands out in this regard. He is more than willing to help out anyone in need regardless of whether or not it may be lawful to do so and treats each member of his party with a different demeanor. This means he is more than willing to tease the naive Estelle or encourage Karol, albeit with some teasing sarcasm at times, while also trying to keep a good relationship with Rita and Judith and being annoyed at Raven, with his feelings towards each of these characters growing closer as the story progresses. Yuri isn’t the only stand out here though as almost every member of the core cast goes through growth throughout the story and especially in the skit scenes that players can find throughout the game.

Interestingly enough, with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition adding a brand new character in the form of Patty and then offering Flynn as a full time party member eventually, it doesn’t feel like they are tacked on in any way. Patty is introduced far earlier in the story than one may expect for an added in character although she doesn’t officially join until some time past that point but her pop-in appearances immediately endear her to the cast while Flynn’s longer presence serves as a great opposite to Yuri at times. These additions to the group as well as the original members create a highly entertaining story that will please newcomers and even offer something new for longtime fans of the series who’ve played the original before.

Gameplay

In standard fashion for the series players will be able to explore towns and interact with NPCs, purchase and synthesize various items and equipment, and of course rest at inns while the rest of the time they will either be out in the overworld or inside of a dungeon area where enemies can be seen in the overworld. After getting a bit into the game players do receive an item that allows for some enemies to be stunned before combat, allowing for an advantage, but along those same lines enemies can trigger surprise attacks that mix up your party set-up making for some interesting fights if you don’t keep your party properly equipped.

Combat should feel more than familiar to anyone who has played games in the series before as it takes place in real time with players having control of one character while the others operate on AI that can be adjusted to fit nearly any situation. It is rather easy to learn what type of Artes (special moves) can be easily strung into combos with the standard attacks and, as mentioned before, your equipment does play a factor in this. This is primarily due to each character being able to learn passive skills from equipment that can be learned and equipped to provide various bonuses even while not equipping that item.

To make things even more interesting is the fact that, even though Yuri and Flynn are a bit similar, nearly every character handles and plays in a different way allowing for some rather unique experiences depending on who you like to take the lead on in a battle. This is especially true in the case of Patty who features a wide array of different abilities that vary depending on her form.

Since this is an enhanced version of the original release, players can also expect to see a number of new dungeons here and there as well as a few new side quests, though these do remain a problem once again. Similar to the original release, it is incredibly difficult to keep certain side-quests going properly or even trigger them at all since they usually involve returning to an area after completion or talking to a completely innocuous character meaning you will need to be very thorough when exploring a town if you hope to see everything that the game has to offer, including various skits that can only be obtained this way.

Visuals & Audio

Thanks to the extremely colorful art style used by the developers in the original game, Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition holds up incredibly well with age and the extra bit of polishing that was applied to make sure the game looked as good as possible on the current batch of consoles. The character designs are lovely and feature a wide array of alternate costumes and there are numerous dungeon designs that keep things feeling fresh when exploring the world.

One thing that will unfortunately surprise some returning players is the fact that the developers could not retain some of the English voice actors from the original release. This means that while old audio recordings are available using the original voice actors and actresses, there are scenes and skill takes where that dialogue is now voiced by someone that may sound rather similar but is still different. This isn’t too noticeable most of the time but there are a moments where scenes were extended or new skills are used where the dialogue will flip-flop voices. If you don’t wish to deal with this however the game does offer the original Japanese voice options at any opportunity.

Overall

Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition is the game that many fans of the series were hoping would eventually make its way overseas and now that it has it does not disappoint. Although the voice acting for the English track is a bit shaky at times due to the different voice actors being used, the difference can be ignored in favor of the Japanese track so one choose. With plenty of new content for returning fans of the game and a lengthy storyline with some of the best characters in the franchise even newcomers will find that Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition is one of the best Tales games.

Capsule Computers review guidelines can be found here.

Operencia: The Stolen Sun Announced for Xbox One

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Operencia: The Stolen Sun Announced for Xbox One

The first person dungeon crawling RPG Operencia: The Stolen Sun has been revealed to now be heading to the Xbox One and those looking to pick it up on PC will now have to do so through a different digital storefront. ZEN Studios has announced that the title will be a console exclusive for the Xbox One in 2019 where it will be available as part of the Xbox Game Pass and that the previously announced PC version of the game will now be exclusively sold through the Epic Games Store.

Operencia: The Stolen Sun will make use of a classic tile-based movement system engaging in strategic turn-based battles at every turn. The entire quest to free the abducted Sun King, Napkirály, thereby saving Operencia from endless days of night, comes rife with malevolent monsters, devious traps and mind-bending puzzles.

Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth Confirmed for Western Release

Travis Bruno
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Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth Confirmed for Western Release

Atlus USA has announced that they are planning on bringing Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth to the West on June 4th for the Nintendo 3DS. The game will be released both physically and digitally through the Nintendo eShop but they did announce that the game will not feature an English dub, instead it will only feature Japanese voice work with English subtitles.

The company also stated that there will be two retail versions of the game with the standard $39.99 launch version including four buttons while the $69.99 “Showtime” edition will include a five inch Koromaru plush, art book, deck of cards, a slipcover box, and the four buttons. Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth follows the journey of the Phantom Thieves from Persona 5 and includes members from both Persona 3 and 4 as they find themselves trapped within a series of labyrinthine movies, each with its own unique twists and turns themed after various movie genres.

Metro Exodus Latest Video Uncovers the World

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Metro Exodus Latest Video Uncovers the World

With 4A Games and Deep Silver set to release Metro Exodus in a couple of weeks the developers have released a new pair of trailers, one of which that focuses on showing off the handguns in the game and the other that happens to provide a background for those who have yet to dive into the series.

Five years in the making Metro Exodus builds on the series’ strengths while offering players a new sensation of freedom and exploration in the wastelands of post-apocalyptic Russia. You can check out both videos below and keep an eye out for the game when it is released on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC through the Epic Games store on February 15th.

Uncovered Trailer
Handgun Trailer

Resident Evil 2 Review

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Resident Evil 2 Review

Resident Evil 2

Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One (Reviewed), PC
Release Date: Available Now
Price: $59.99 USD – Available Here $99.95 AUD – Available Here

Overview

Over the past decade and a half the Resident Evil series has fluctuated between being part of the horror genre, some action horror, to pure action, though two years ago the franchise went back to its horror roots in the form of the somewhat experimental Resident Evil 7. By taking a different approach that brought the horror back to the series, fans were eager to see just how the Resident Evil 2 remake would turn out. Now with such a formative game for many being released with a modern take is this everything fans could have hoped for?

Story

Leon S. Kennedy recently was hired on as a rookie police officer for the Raccoon City Police Department and although his start date was pushed back, he is still ready to go into the city to begin working while a girl named Claire Redfield also heads to the city in search of her brother, Chris Redfield. The two meet shortly after it becomes clear that monstrous creatures have taken over the city and that everyone they run into happens to be a walking corpse. While trying to head further into the city to find survivors as well as answers, the pair are separated with only the police station appearing as the safest option

Those who are familiar with the story of Resident Evil 2 will find that, at least in the broader sense of things, the storyline for the game remains almost entirely the same. Players will have the option to choose either to play as Leon or Claire with the story for each character running along similar paths that vary to certain degrees while aiming for “B” run of the other character afterwards to fill in certain blanks. Along those lines this B run features a mix-up of puzzles and other elements that keep players on their toes for the most part but does introduce a couple of questions about the timeline of some events.

That being said, Capcom has made sure to vary things up greatly, expand upon some elements of the story while snipping a bit as well to make sure that older players will find plenty of familiar areas, progress points, and puzzles that they loved but have now been revamped for a modern era to make the story and progression of the game flow better. This creates an excellent combination of nostalgia and eagerness to see just how well the developers have managed to take such a game and transition it to this style and thankfully they have lovingly done so. The tension of navigating through the police station and subsequent areas always feels rather high since you never quite know what to expect thanks to the changes made to the game and this is especially true in the case of Mr. X.

While going into too much detail would spoil elements of the game’s feeling of progression, let’s just say that the new way Mr. X is handled is phenomenal. The enemies themselves feel like far more of a threat than before as well thanks to the way the story presents certain creatures, though it is worth noting that some enemies have been modified with a few missing here and there though the removed enemy types were already incredibly sparse so there is no need to worry about the game suffering from their removal. As a whole this leaves players with a familiar story that has been heightened greatly by expanding a few scenes and creating a true sense of dread that gives the environments in the game a life of their own.

Gameplay

The most immediate change that players will notice is the fact that Resident Evil 2 now plays as a third-person over the shoulder survival horror game. Rather than using tank controls with fixed camera angles players will now have complete control over their characters actions through a system that is best described as a toned down Resident Evil 4. Quick turns are available and aiming is easier than ever but don’t expect to dodge or kick any creatures as there are no quick time events in this game, meaning your best chance against a zombie is to either put it down or do your best to avoid it normally. There are sub-weapons such as combat knives that can turn away a zombie bite and then be retrieved from a corpse but these have a limited durability and grenades remain one use items. In fact, the knife can be one of your most useful tools as not only is it possible to avoid a bite, grapple, etc. but it also can be used to slash a zombie while it is on the ground.

This used to be a known factor but now it is more vital than ever thanks to how intense and draining combat can be. Zombies in Resident Evil 2 are incredibly resilient with headshots seemingly doing only slightly more damage than shots to the body or limbs, making almost every encounter one that you will need to balance the importance of. Do you use limited resources to put down a zombie and potentially leave an area clear from then on? Or do you just try to avoid it and leave it as a lingering threat should you ever have to pass through that area again? Even when you decide to drop a zombie they can be rather tricky at times since not only do they move rather erratically but they can fake being dead more than once. Downed zombies can do anything from immediately come after the player or even wait a few minutes before trying to bust open a door or crawl after you. This is especially true in regards to some later zombie types that can be incredibly dangerous if you don’t happen to be carrying any sub-weapons with you.

Taking on creatures besides zombies have their own little quirks now as well. The dangerous licker can now be stealthed around should you be able to while dogs are more nimble than ever to counterbalance the easier aiming mechanics. As for boss fights, players will find that for the most part they have been retreaded this time around. While this is far from a bad thing, players shouldn’t expect too many surprises in the way of the boss enemies other than the arenas that you happen to face off against them in.

Outside of the combat systems players will find that Resident Evil 2 continues to make use of the familiar limited inventory system that will keep players balancing what they are carrying while trying to not go into areas unprepared. Running around with healing items, weapons and ammo, as well as a key or special item needed to complete a puzzle will often feel challenging but not unfair as the item box is usually never too far out of reach if you plan properly and items that have been completely used up are presented with a checkmark that allows them to be discarded at no loss to the player. In fact, the user interface in this game is incredibly well done as it is kept minimal while playing but features more than enough detail during combat and exploration. Your map will immediately update with the locations of items you found but left behind, show what doors are locked with what keys, and even turn rooms to different colors depending on if there is anything still left to be found inside of it to minimize players blindly searching finished areas.

Now it is worth noting that Resident Evil 2 is actually quite generous when it comes to difficulty options. There is an easy mode that not only allows for enemies to be defeated easier but can also provide some minimal health regeneration making it much easier to clear the game if you simply want to experience what the game has to offer without too much of a challenge. The default difficulty is probably the best place to start however as players are given auto-saves at certain points in the game and can save freely any time they come across a typewriter but otherwise the actual gameplay remains unchanged with difficult enemies and players needing to be very careful with their resources. The hardest option is of course the Hardcore mode that not only makes it so that enemies are tougher but you also need to use ink ribbons to save. This means that you will need to be careful of just when and where you save as auto saves are also removed and make the game much more challenging for those who want a real punishing experience.

With these difficulty options as well as two unlockable game modes that place the player into the shoes of different characters entirely players will have tons of reasons to play through the game more than a few times, especially when it comes to chasing after the coveted S rank and what those grades unlock.

Visuals & Audio

There are a lot of things that help create the tense and horror styled atmosphere of Resident Evil 2 but the one that does the best job is just how gorgeous the game looks. Through the use of the RE Engine not only do we have extraordinary looking environments that feature plenty of lovingly recreated looking designs that have been expanded to fit the new playstyle but absolutely horrific looking creature appearances and gore all highlighted by expertly handled lighting. Zombies are truly gruesome to look at and the amount of decay on some corpses is surprisingly detailed. Damage dealt to the player is visualized for a time while damage dealt to zombies can leave them horrifically maimed with faces torn apart by gunfire or limb snapping off when enough damage is dealt.

The audio is no slouch either as the sound effects, moans and cries of the zombies, and general creature sounds are expertly crafted to create a genuinely terrifying experience that truly shines when wearing headphones but still does a great job over standard stereo. The voice acting is also handled rather well and the little quips of disbelief that Leon and Claire make when facing enemies make for an all the more believable experience.

Overall

There were a lot of ways that Resident Evil 2 could have went when Capcom recreated it and thankfully the developer has pulled out all the stops to make sure that this entry lives up to and surpasses everything that came before it in a survival horror experience. With more than enough content and reason to play through the campaigns multiple times and learning the layout of the gorgeously designed areas players will be eager to see just how far they can push themselves on higher difficulty settings once they learn how to handle things. Sure those who have played the original will still remember the core elements as well as most puzzles and bosses but that does little to truly hamper the experience thanks to the amount of detail that Capcom has put into creating a brand new feeling experience that still holds onto the nostalgic elements that fans loved.

Capsule Computers review guidelines can be found here.

Tangledeep Launches on Switch

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Tangledeep Launches on Switch

Indie developers Impact Gameworks has launched Tangledeep on Switch. Initially released on Steam a little under a year ago, Tangledeep has been received positively by Steam gamers. Now, Switch owners can get in on the action for $19.99 USD/$26.25 AUD. It’s a slight increase from the desktop versions, which are priced at $14.99 USD/$14.99 AUD on Steam.

Tangledeep is a rogue-lite inspired by classic RPGs from the SNES era. The game offers 12 jobs and over 100 skills to mix and match. Almost all the monsters in the game can be caught, trained, and even bred. The game offers three levels of difficulty, including the Adventure mode that removes permadeath from the game.

The Switch version of the game adds new monsters, the Riverstone Waterway zone, and an improved UI. Both the Joy-Con and Pro controller are supported.

Cyberpunk PC RTS, Re-Legion, Launches on Steam

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Cyberpunk PC RTS, Re-Legion, Launches on Steam

Become a Cult Leader in a Dystopian Future, Converting Citizens into Religious Followers in an Isometric RTS Battle for Dominance—Available for 10% Off at Launch!

PRAGUE, January 31, 2019 – “Their faith is weak, so are their souls.” – The Prophet Elion. 1C Entertainment, a global PC and console games publisher, today announced the launch of the cyberpunk strategy game, Re-Legion, on PC via Steam and GOG for US$19.99 (€17.99). To celebrate the coming of the prophet Elion, 1C is offering players a 10% discount through the first two weeks of launch ($17.99 / €16.19). The game can be viewed in a new launch trailer released today.

Re-Legion is a top-down isometric RTS where players take on the role of a prophet in an oppressive technocratic society. In the role of the prophet Elion, a strong leader who promises to rid the world of misery, players can define their own belief system and convert citizens into cultists. As Elion increases his power, he turns non-believers into his “Followers”—introducing a very different resource management system where the conversion of ordinary people drives the player’s rise to dominance.

“Re-Legion is a unique strategy game that transports players to a dystopian world where their decisions matter, both in a tactical and moral sense,” said Nikolay Baryshnikov, CEO of 1C Entertainment. “As Elion, players can achieve power through many methods, including conversion, hacking, combat, upgrades, and special abilities—the choice of how humane or brutal the approach is yours to make.”

Re-Legion has attracted attention with its unique cyberpunk premise, fresh mechanics for creating units by converting ordinary people, and dark, neon-tinted art style. As the game unfolds, players will convert more followers—essentially, their units—and the cult will expand its possibilities by obtaining “CryptoCredits” to enable upgrades while cultists increase their “Faith”, a secondary resource, in order to gain and use special abilities. Cultists can also use hacking to expand and control territories and convert other citizens—or fight enemy units and non-believers. As Elion, players can also choose different Dogmas for their cult, taking varied approaches through different playthroughs.

Game Features
• Unique RTS mechanic where new units are acquired by converting citizens into followers
• Vivid futuristic cyberpunk visuals and dark atmosphere
• Mature story that offers profound background and moral choices
• Build your own cult using an original Dogmas system that ensures replayability
• Special territory control mechanics incorporating hacking techniques

The Re-Legion official soundtrack with 15 tracks is available for $3.99, and a digital artbook is also available for $2.99. Fans can also purchase the Re-Legion Deluxe Edition bundling together the game, the OST, and art book for $22.65. The launch window 10% discount will be available for all options.

Game Information
Platform: PC
Publisher: 1C Entertainment
Developer: Ice Code Games
Price: $19.99/€17.99 (10% discount available at launch)

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

About 1C Entertainment
1C Entertainment is an international group with offices located in Warsaw, Gdansk, Prague, Budapest and Moscow and operating in the segments of game production, distribution and services for video game developers. The company releases video games for all platforms through its global network of partners digitally and in retail. 1C Entertainment has successfully launched over 100 game titles including critically acclaimed series – IL-2 Sturmovik, King’s Bounty, Men of War and Space Rangers. Recent releases include such games as Ancestors Legacy and Deep Sky Derelicts. For more information about 1C Entertainment and their games, please visit the official 1C Entertainment website.

About Ice Code Games
Ice Code Games is a small independent game dev studio with big dreams. They intend to make those dreams come true in the near future. The founders have known each other since their first year at university and shortly after graduating they knew what they wanted to do next – probably the most obvious thing that two mathematicians could do: they made a game about football hooligans. And so that’s how it all started – they created a straightforward AR-geolocation game (before it was cool with the whole Pokémon-go phenomenon!). They are not AAA veterans and have never worked for a large studio (or even small one) – but decided to create their own. Since establishing their business, they have been joined by a whole bunch of passionate people and now live and breathe Ice Code Games (managing to have a little fun while they’re at it!)

‘BOMBFEST’ NOW AVAILABLE ON CONSOLES & PC

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‘BOMBFEST’ NOW AVAILABLE ON CONSOLES & PC

Award-winning Party Game Releases Across Major Platforms Today

January 31st, 2019 — Sudden Event Studios and Whitethorn Digital are excited to announce their frantic blast of a party game BOMBFEST has arrived on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC for $19.99!

Battle with bombs and try to be the last player standing in BOMBFEST, a local multiplayer game for you and up to three friends. Whoever’s left standing at the end of each round earns the most points, and the player with the most points at the end wins. Duke it out in wooden forts, on folding chairs, and inside the kitchen sink as you attempt to eliminate your foes — but don’t get caught in a chain reaction of explosions!

BOMBFEST features 2-button controls and simple mechanics that are quick to learn and fun to master. It doesn’t matter if you’re an expert gamer or a party game novice – anyone can pick-up and play!

Featuring:

  • 4-player, local-multiplayer for friendly battles or settling grudges
  • 10 unique bombs for blowing away the competition
  • 12 hand-crafted stages for you to duke it out on
  • Plenty of options and modifiers to customize your experience
  • Unlock new bombs, stages, characters, and more as you play
  • Free content updates after launch are in our plans as well! Including new bombs, stages, characters, and accessories to unlock

To learn more, visit: https://www.playbombfest.com/

Switch Page: https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/bombfest-switch

PS4 Page: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/bombfest-ps4/

Xbox One Page: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/bombfest/9n79mg04bvq1

Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/729640/BOMBFEST/

Twitter: @PlayBOMBFEST

Discord: https://discord.gg/98bte9u

About Sudden Event Studios

Sudden Event is a small development studio working out of Erie, PA featuring the creative talents of Zac Pierce and Marisa Hike. Learn more on the team’s personal websites.

About Whitethorn Digital

Whitethorn Digital is an Erie, Pennsylvania-based publisher of off-beat, narrative-heavy, wildly unique video game experiences. Learn more about us on our website.

DISCOVER HOW 4A GAMES IS TAKING THE METRO SERIES TO NEW HORIZONS WITH METRO EXODUS UNCOVERED

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DISCOVER HOW 4A GAMES IS TAKING THE METRO SERIES TO
NEW HORIZONS WITH METRO EXODUS UNCOVERED

Five years in the making, welcome to the greatest Metro adventure yet

Moscow – Jan. 31, 2019 – Deep Silver and 4A Games today released Metro Exodus Uncovered, a new gameplay video that welcomes series newcomers into the incredible world of Metro.

Famed for their gripping atmosphere, intense gameplay, powerful story-telling and hauntingly realized world, Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light have earned a reputation as cult classics. Now, Deep Silver and 4A Games are nearly ready to release the long-anticipated continuation of the series with Metro Exodus.

Five years in the making, Metro Exodus builds on the series’ strengths while offering players a new sensation of freedom and exploration in the wastelands of post-apocalyptic Russia. For newcomers to the series, Metro Exodus Uncovered is a succinct way to get up to speed with the unique world and deep gameplay features primed for Metro Exodus.

Metro Exodus releases on Feb. 15 for Xbox One, the all-in one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system, and PC.

Be the first to hear about the latest Metro Exodus news by registering at MetroTheGame.com, following us on Twitter and Instagram @MetroVideoGame or on Facebook at Facebook.com/MetroVideoGame.

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MORE ABOUT METRO EXODUS

The year is 2036.

A quarter-century after nuclear war devastated the earth, a few thousand survivors still cling to existence beneath the ruins of Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro.

They have struggled against the poisoned elements, fought mutated beasts and paranormal horrors, and suffered the flames of civil war.

But now, as Artyom, you must flee the Metro and lead a band of Spartan Rangers on an incredible, continent-spanning journey across post-apocalyptic Russia in search of a new life in the East.

Metro Exodus is an epic, story-driven first person shooter from 4A Games that blends deadly combat and stealth with exploration and survival horror in one of the most immersive game worlds ever created.

Explore the Russian wilderness across vast, non-linear levels and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year through spring, summer and autumn to the depths of nuclear winter.

Inspired by the novels of Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro Exodus continues Artyom’s story in the greatest Metro adventure yet.

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  • Embark on an incredible journey – board the Aurora, a heavily modified steam locomotive, and join a handful of survivors as they search for a new life in the East
  • Experience Sandbox Survival – a gripping story links together classic Metro gameplay with new huge, non-linear levels
  • A beautiful, hostile world – discover the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness, brought to life with stunning day / night cycles and dynamic weather
  • Deadly combat and stealth – scavenge and craft in the field to customize your arsenal of hand-made weaponry, and engage human and mutant foes in thrilling tactical combat
  • Your choices determine your comrades’ fate – not all your companions will survive the journey; your decisions have consequence in a gripping storyline that offers massive re-playability
  • The ultimate in atmosphere and immersion – a flickering candle in the darkness; a ragged gasp as your gasmask frosts over; the howl of a mutant on the night wind – Metro will immerse and terrify you like no other game …

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© 2019 Koch Media GmbH and published by Deep Silver. Developed by 4A Games. 4A Games Limited and their respective logo are trademarks of 4A Games Limited. Metro Exodus is inspired by the internationally best-selling novels METRO 2033 and METRO 2035 by Dmitry Glukhovsky. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners.

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.

All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.

ABOUT 4A GAMES
4A Games is a multicultural, multinational video game development studio with offices in both Malta and Ukraine – known for its atmospheric first-person shooters Metro 2033, Metro: Last Light, and Metro Redux.

Established in Kiev, Ukraine in 2005, the studio was founded by a passionate team of game industry veterans with the goal of creating AAA-quality games for current gaming PCs and then “next-gen” game consoles. In 2014, the studio moved its headquarters – along with more than 50 team members and their families — from Ukraine to the island of Malta.

Currently at the heart of the company are over 100 talented designers, programmers, artists, effects specialists, and writers from all over the world with a diverse and unique set of backgrounds – bringing countless years of experience in software development and computer games in particular. To learn more, please visit www.4A-Games.com

Open the Restaurant of Your Dreams With Tasty Town, Out Now on iOS and Android

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Open the Restaurant of Your Dreams With Tasty Town, Out Now on iOS and Android

Design and Manage Your Own Diner, Food Truck, Delivery Service and More in the New Restaurant Game from Take-Two Interactive’s Social Point!

NEW YORK and LONDON, Jan. 31, 2019 – Create and manage your own restaurant, your taste, your way! Social Point, a leading mobile games developer and wholly-owned studio of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced that their latest adventure, Tasty Town, is now available to download for free on iOS and Android devices.

From the creators of hit mobile titles like Dragon City and Monster Legends comes an all-new game that lets you fulfill your wildest culinary dreams of designing and managing your own restaurant. Tasty Town takes players on an incredible journey – from farm to table – to build their gastronomic empire! Experience the joy of growing your own ingredients, hiring the best chefs, creating delectable dishes, creating and managing your own restaurant, and racing against the clock to serve meals in your own food truck.

Tasty Town opens with you starting your first restaurant, hiring gourmet chefs to serve hungry customers. Over time, players can build up their farms, decorate their establishments and expand to work with the most talented chefs from around the world.  You’ll get to trade exquisite ingredients with friends and offer the finest cuisines to hungry patrons. As the game progresses, Tasty Town allows players to broaden and deliver ingredients directly to customers and serve fast food out of their own truck.

“Tasty Town is the best all-in-one cooking game, letting you create a restaurant, decorate it to your taste, fill it with world-class chefs and have great fun doing it,” said Alexandre Besenval, Vice President of Product at Social Point. “Tasty Town builds on the game mechanics we have become so famous for in our top-grossing games Dragon City, Monster Legends and World Chef. The game also allows players to discover passionate chefs and serve their loyal customers with a bounty of sumptuous meals. Many of us have dreamed of opening up our own restaurant, and Tasty Town serves that escape for players!”

About Social Point

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, Social Point is a highly-successful free-to-play mobile game developer that focuses on delivering high-quality, deeply-engaging entertainment experiences. On January 31, 2017, Social Point was acquired by Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO). Social Point is led by an experienced senior management team, including Horacio Martos and Andrés Bou, Co-Chief Executive Officers and Founders, and Marc Canaleta, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder, and has over 360 employees. Social Point currently has multiple profitable games in the market.  Its two most successful titles, Dragon City and Monster Legends, have been downloaded more than 180 million times to date on iOS and Android platforms (as of January 31, 2017), and consistently have charted in the annual top-100 grossing mobile games in the United States since 2014. Social Point is one of only six publishers that have had at least two games simultaneously in the App Store’s annual top-100 grossing mobile games chart every year since 2014. In addition, Social Point has a robust development pipeline of 10 exciting new games in development. For more information, please visit http://www.socialpoint.es/. 

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 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.

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