The Gardens Between Bends Time on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Steam 20 Sept.

MELBOURNE, Australia – 20 Aug., 2018 – The Gardens Between, the adventure puzzle game from The Voxel Agents in which players manipulate time to guide two best friends through a surreal world of mysterious garden islands, will launch for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Steam and Mac App Store on 20 Sept., 2018. Pre-orders open today on Nintendo Switch and Mac App Store.

Journey with the headstrong Arina and thoughtful Frendt as they are swept into a world of reality-warping isles. Manipulate the flow of time and twist the dreamlike spaces of the gardens to help them discover, reminisce and traverse together. With a bit of guidance, Arina and Frendt will solve puzzles and ignite constellations to revisit precious moments they’ve spent together.

Their shared experiences light the way as they uncover objects and situations that form the foundations of their friendship. Follow the duo as they relive the emotional journey of their past, cherishing the memories they’ve built together and understanding what must come to an end.

“It’s our hope that players are not only touched by the story of Arina and Frendt, but that they take time to remember their own special relationships growing up,” says Simon Joslin, co-founder of The Voxel Agents. “While so many of the objects featured in the gardens are from our own childhoods, we hope our audience will relate and recall a time when friendship meant everything.”

The Gardens Between will be at Gamescom in hall 3.2, booth A70 presenting the Nintendo Switch version for the first time. Following its Gamescom debut, The Gardens Between will be playable at PAX West in booth 650 as part of the Indie MEGABOOTH.

Pre-orders for The Gardens Between on Nintendo Switch and Mac App Store will be open today by 6 a.m. PT / 3 p.m. CEST for $19.99. It can be wishlisted on Steam, where it will be available on Windows, Mac and Linux.

For more information, please visit The Garden Between’s official website.

Pre-order on Mac App Store

About The Voxel Agents
Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, The Voxel Agents was founded in 2009 by Simon Joslin, Matthew Clark, and Tom Killen to create games that kindle curiosity with a passion for highly focused gameplay.

Previous achievements include their hit release Train Conductor, followed by Train Conductor 2 USA and Puzzle Retreat, totaling over 14 million global players for the Train Conductor franchise

METRO EXODUS SHOWS BRAND NEW GAMEPLAY WITH THE OFFICIAL GAMESCOM 2018 TRAILER

Fans Can Go Hands-On at Gamescom in the Deep Silver Booth in Hall 9

The Taiga – Aug. 20, 2018 – Today, Deep Silver and 4A Games debuted the latest Metro Exodus trailer during the NVIDIA® GeForce® Gaming Celebration which kicked off tonight at the Palladium in Cologne, Germany ahead of Gamescom 2018.

Thousands of kilometers from the ruins of Moscow, Artyom and his companions discover what seems like paradise – a lush, green valley, teeming with life. But if their years in the Metro have taught them one thing, it is this: the night brings terror.

And here, terror has a new face…

Metro Exodus is playable at Gamescom on the Deep Silver booth in Hall 9, at the Xbox Booth in Hall 8 and at the GeForce Gaming Celebration event where players can experience the game on NVIDIA’s new generation of GeForce RTX GPUs. Powered by the new NVIDIA Turing™ GPU architecture and the revolutionary NVIDIA RTX (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/20-series/) platform, the new GPUs bring together real-time ray tracing, artificial intelligence, and programmable shading. Metro Exodus incorporates RTX ray tracing-enabled Global Illumination – delivering to games a stunning revolution rendered in real time.

Metro Exodus releases on Feb. 22, 2019, and pre-orders are now live across all physical retail and digital stores. Fans can secure The Aurora Limited Edition and check out the range of pre-order offers at www.metrothegame.com/preorder

All Xbox One pre-orders, physical or digital include a copy of Metro 2033 Redux – the first game in the Metro saga, remastered for the Xbox One.

All PlayStation 4 pre-orders, physical or digital, include a stunning Dynamic Theme based on the Metro Exodus ‘Winter’ artwork.

All physical PC pre-orders and Steam pre-orders include a digital art book and the Metro Exodus OST.

Regardless of where or how you buy, no in-game content has been reserved for pre-order – fans can order safe in the knowledge that however, wherever or whenever they buy Metro Exodus, they are getting the full experience as 4A Games intended it.

Be the first to learn more about Metro Exodus by registering for updates at MetroTheGame.com, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MetroVideoGame or on Facebook at Facebook.com/MetroVideoGame.

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EA ANNOUNCES BATTLEFIELD V OPEN BETA WILL BEGIN SEPTEMBER 4 FOR EARLY ACCESS, SEPTEMBER 6 FOR ALL

In Partnership with NVIDIA, DICE Showcases Stunning Real-Time Ray Tracing in Battlefield V Powered by All-New GeForce RTX^TM GPUs

SYDNEY, Australia – August 21, 2018 – This evening before gamescom DICE announced that the Battlefield™ V Open Beta will begin on September 4 for early access* and September 6 for all players on Origin™ for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation®4. The Open Beta will showcase the soon-to-be-iconic Rotterdam map on Conquest mode as well as the Arctic Fjord map on both Conquest and Grand Operations. Revealed just last week, the Rotterdam map will immerse players in a battle fought throughout the streets of Holland where the game’s dynamic physicality and destruction will be on full display. New to the Battlefield franchise, Grand Operations is a multiplayer experience across multiple maps and modes that that takes players through a powerful narrative journey inspired by historical events. All of this Open Beta content can be previewed by attendees of gamescom this week, where it will be playable in Hall 6 on the showfloor on PC and Xbox One X.

Also, this evening, DICE showcased NVIDIA’s new RTX technology announced during NVIDIA’s press conference with a jaw-dropping live demo of Battlefield V on PC, one of the first games being developed on the NVIDIA RTX platform to feature real-time ray tracing as a rendering technique. Previously used to pre-render lifelike worlds in movies, ray tracing with the NVIDIA RTX platform brings real-time, cinematic-quality rendering to video games. In Battlefield V, NVIDIA RTX allows DICE to imitate the way light is reflected in the real world enhancing the fidelity of reflective surfaces in every level, map and locale in the game. This will ensure Battlefield V feels more lifelike and dynamic, leading to a more immersive experience that makes players feel like the battle is unfolding in a full 360-degrees around them. The use of real-time ray tracing in Battlefield V is made possible by NVIDIA’s new GeForce RTX 20 series GPUs.

“It’s always been important to us as a studio to stay one step ahead as we look to increase the graphical fidelity in games,” said Christian Holmquist, Technical Director at DICE. “With this new NVIDIA RTX platform, more detail than ever before can now be seen on the battlefield, from recognising the flash of a muzzle being reflected off a car to spotting the detailed reflection of a devastated facade in a splash of water on the ground. Things in the environment will feel more lifelike and real and all-out war will never look the same.”

“We’ve been close partners with DICE for many years and we’ve spent much of the last year deeply embedded with their team in Stockholm to bring this vision to life,” said Tony Tamasi, Senior Vice
President of Content and Technology at NVIDIA. “With the help of NVIDIA RTX, DICE is creating a revolutionary moment for computer graphics in Battlefield V, as ray tracing has been used in film for years and has long been considered the Holy Grail for real-time rendering in games.”

Building upon this partnership with NVIDIA, both NVIDIA Ansel and Highlights will be also be integrated into Battlefield V for GeForce PC gamers. NVIDIA Highlights automatically captures a gamer’s greatest gaming achievements in video. Integrated directly with the game, it knows precisely when that magic moment will happen and automatically records it using NVIDIA ShadowPlay technology, making it easier to capture those Only in Battlefield moments.

NVIDIA Ansel, available in the single-player War Stories in Battlefield V, is a revolutionary way to capture in-game photography. Users can compose shots from any position, adjust with post-process filters, capture HDR images in high-fidelity formats, and share their screenshots with the world.

Battlefield V will be available worldwide October 19th on Xbox One, PlayStation®4 and Origin for PC. Those that pre-order the Battlefield V Deluxe Edition on any platform will get access three days early on October 16**, while Origin Access Premier members on PC will be able to play the full game on October 11th. Origin Access Basic members on PC and EA Access members† on Xbox One will also be able to jump into the Play First Trial on October11. Players that pre-order any edition of the game with the Battlefield V Enlister Offer will get early access to the Open Beta and other in-game benefits including soldier customisation options, access to Special Assignments starting at launch week and immediate access to five weapons to use in Battlefield 1**.

Full details on the Open Beta can be found on the Battlefield Blog here.
Fans Can See This Technology Firsthand in the Battlefield V: Official GeForce RTX Trailer below:

*To receive early access, players must have either pre-ordered the game, or are members of Origin Access Premier, Origin Access Basic or EA Access
**Conditions and restrictions apply. See www.battlefield.com/disclaimers for details on Deluxe Edition and Enlister Offer. See here for details on the Battlefield 1 In The Name of The Tsar and Battlefield 4 Final Stand offers.
†CONDITIONS, LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS APPLY. SEE http://www.ea.com/eaaccessAND http://www.origin.com/store/origin-access FOR DETAILS.

Drinkbox Studios Slams Guacamelee! 2 onto PlayStation®4 and Steam

Toronto – August 20, 2018 – It’s time to let out the loudest grito ever as celebrated independent video game developer Drinkbox Studios launches its long-awaited, Metroidvania action-platformer Guacamelee! 2 TOMORROW on both PlayStation®4 and PC/Steam for $19.99 / €19.99. Check out the brand new launch trailer:

Starting tomorrow, players can purchase Guacamelee! 2 from the PlayStation™Store at https://bit.ly/2ACLSbG, with PlayStation®Plus members getting a 10% discount. Steam users can acquire the game at https://bit.ly/2OBFbtb, and also get a 10% discount, plus a coupon for an additional 10% off in their Steam inventory if they own the original game on Steam.

Guacamelee! 2 brings former hero Juan Aguacate out of retirement to stop a powerful and ruthless luchador who has emerged as the ruler of a parallel timeline. Juan must once again don his special luchador mask and tights, and fight his way through the worlds of the living and the dead (plus time and space) in an attempt to save his family… and the entire Mexiverse! Set in a unique world full of challenges, adventure and humor, Guacamelee! 2 expands upon the original game by introducing new levels, enemies, characters, and gameplay mechanics for the ultimate high-flying luchador experience.

“Mexico is such a vibrant and colorful country. Oftentimes that stuff doesn’t make the front page news, so we wanted to put it front and center in Guacamelee 2” said Augusto Quijano, Concept Lead at Drinkbox Studios. “Mexican folklore heavily influenced and shaped the areas, characters, enemies and music of Guacamelee 2. If you were a fan of the first game you will have a completely new, yet familiar experience. If this is your first time playing, I hope you have as much fun exploring this rich world as we had making it!”

For more information regarding Guacamelee! 2 please visit the game’s website, or Drinkbox Studios’ Twitter or Facebook pages.

About Drinkbox Studios

Founded in 2008, Drinkbox Studios is an independent, Toronto-based video game developer responsible for creating games such as Mutant Blobs Attack!, Guacamelee! and Severed. For more information on the studio, please visit Drinkbox’s presskit() page.

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LEISURE SUIT LARRY – WET DREAMS DON’T DRY SETS SIGHTS ON NOVEMBER 7 RELEASE ON WINDOWS PC

Assemble Entertainment Celebrates the Return of Video Game Icon Larry Laffer with #ShowUsYourLarry Competition

WIESBADEN, GERMANY (AUGUST 20, 2018) – Assemble Entertainment today launched #ShowUsYourLarry – the craziest competition of the year – to celebrate  their upcoming game, Leisure Suit Larry – Wet Dreams Don’t Dry! Anyone who posts a photo of themselves as Leisure Suit Larry on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter can participate – the only important thing is that the hashtag #ShowUsYourLarry is used! It doesn’t matter whether you really threw yourself into a white suit for the photo, or whether the result was the creation of some specialized image editing! Almost everything is permitted – the only important thing is that the following conditions must be fulfilled:

• You must be 18 years or older to participate
• The face of the participant must be clearly recognizable
• The participant has to wear a white suit (no matter if it is real or created by image processing)
• When posting the photo on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, the hashtag “#ShowUsYourLarry” must be used

Assemble Entertainment is giving away ten free copies of Leisure Suit Larry – Wet Dreams Don’t Dry and a top prize of $999.99 USD! Participation is possible until 8/31/2018 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. The winners will be contacted the following week. Employees and their families from Assemble Entertainment and Crazybunch Studios (the developer of Leisure Suit Larry – Wet Dreams Don’t Dry) are excluded from the competition.

Last but not least, Assemble Entertainment is also announcing the official release date for the new Leisure Suit Larry adventure on Steam and other digital platforms —  November 7, 2018! Mark your calendars and get ready for a swinging adventure!

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

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

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

Features:

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

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Totally Tubular Dude: Windjammers 2 Announced

The timeless art of discjamming returns to PC & Nintendo Switch 

PARIS – Aug. 20, 2018  – Retro masters at Dotemu announced that the legendary disc throwing game, Windjammers, is getting a sequel. Windjammers 2 will combine everything fans love about the classic title with entirely hand-drawn 2D animations to create the ultimate windjamming experience. Additionally, the Blitworks-developed Dotemu rendition of the original NEO GEO game will land on the Nintendo Switch on Oct. 23 for $14.99.

Windjammers is the best flying power disc game ever made, ever, and now is even better than ever made, ever, with new stages and players, surprising and amazing new power moves. The coming sequel also promises enhanced gameplay mechanics for today’s ultimate disc throwers.

Additionally, Windjammers 2 will bring enhanced online multiplayer gameplay modes, providing rewarding competition for those looking for the ultimate challenge, and robust single-player modes are included for those who like to jam solo or hone their disc-craft offline.

“Growing the Windjammers community over the past two years has been a lot of fun, and with that growth we see a great opportunity to continue to innovate on its timeless and fun gameplay,” said Cyrille Imbert, CEO of Dotemu. “Thanks to that experience, we have a clear idea of how to make Windjammers 2 as fun and entertaining as the original.”

Windjammers 2 will fly onto Nintendo Switch and PC in 2019. For complete information on Windjammers, hit up www.flyingpowerdisc.com.

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About Dotemu:
Dotemu is a french video game company specializing in modern releases of beloved retro games. Our mission is simple: give every gamer access to yesteryear’s classic video games on today’s platforms, including PC, mobile, console and more. Working alongside the world’s most cherished and recognized publishers, the Dotemu team has produced a number of global top-sellers across both PC and console, including Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, Windjammers, several games in the Ys series and more.

Founded in 2007, Dotemu leverages its considerable technological know-how to maintain the original spirit of classic games while giving them a second life as rediscovered gems for a new generation of gamers.

SABER INTERACTIVE ANNOUNCES DETAILS ON THE HORDE FOR WORLD WAR Z ON PLAYSTATION®4, XBOX ONE AND WINDOWS PC

New gameplay trailer shows off the unstoppable power, speed and size of the swarm

MAPLEWOOD, N.J. – Aug. 20, 2018 – Saber Interactive has announced details on the enemy horde in World War Z, the fast-paced, four-player cooperative game inspired by the heart-pounding action of Paramount Pictures’ blockbuster film franchise, launching in 2019 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA7eCyVomtE&feature=youtu.be

The newest gameplay trailer released today shows how World War Z harnesses the power of Saber’s Swarm Engine™ to bring to un-life the film’s trademark hordes of fast-moving, fast-infecting zombies. You’ll face off against hundreds of different types of zekes on screen at a time, rushing as a pack to overwhelm your defenses. Dynamic swarm simulation, a smart intensity director, diverse zombie mechanics, and an advanced gore system all combine for the ultimate zombie shooter experience. Play with friends or on your own with AI teammates to survive against these relentless swarms of undead.

From Moscow to Jerusalem to New York, the action-packed co-op campaign of Saber’s World War Z delivers unique survivor stories and missions around the world. Use traps, barriers and the environment strategically to slow your undead enemies down, then unleash a storm of firepower from all directions with a wide range of heavy-hitting weapons and explosives.

For more information, visit www.WWZGame.com, and follow the game on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WWZGame, Twitter @WWZTheGame, and Instagram @WWZGame.

About Saber Interactive

Based in the U.S., Russia, and Spain, Saber Interactive is an independent developer whose credits include Quake Champions, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo: Master Chief Collection, and others. Saber’s most recent release, NBA Playgrounds, is one of the best-selling digital console titles of 2017. The company has multiple development studios across the world making great games and bringing fun interactive experiences to life.

About Paramount Pictures Corporation

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television, Paramount Players, MTV Films, and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

TM & ©2018 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

ICONIC CHARACTERS RETURN TO FIGHT IN DEAD OR ALIVE 6

Team NINJA to Showcase Two Legendary Martial Artists and One Dynamic New Stage at Gamescom 2018

Cologne, 20^th August 2018 – Two of the most prized characters in the DEAD OR ALIVE universe are set to make their return to action as KOEI TECMO Europe announced today the addition of Leifang and Hitomi to the DEAD OR ALIVE 6 roster. The two fighters, alongside a brand-new interactive stage, are set to debut inside the Deep Silver and Friends booth in Hall 9, #B011-C010 at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, between the 21st and 25th August.

Leifang, known as the T’ai Chi Ch’uan Genius, is the master of using her opponent’s power against them, countering assaults thanks to her flawless Sabaki and Inashi parries. She employs a variety of effective holds to gracefully counter enemy attacks, all the while hoping to prove her strength and capabilities as she pushes forward through the DOA Tournament.

Joining Leifang in DOA6 is “The Fist of Innocence,” Hitomi. The 20-year-old of mixed German and Japanese descent is a well-balanced karate expert; utilising speed, power, and a long reach to take down opponents thanks to a straight punch that is equally beautiful and terrifying. Hitomi specialises in using techniques that combine both offensive and defensive elements in one smooth strike.

The two fighters will be highlighted at Gamescom on a freshly-added stage entitled Forbidden Fortune. The dynamic level features the ruins of an old pirate ship, with shattered bones scattered across the top deck, and mountains of gold found below as combatants smash through to the hull to find not only the hidden treasure, but a slew of hidden traps – not to mention, a giant Kraken guarding the stolen loot. As the Kraken becomes enraged, the ships rocks and shudders, and as the damage spreads to the armoury, sparks begin to fly, including gunpowder that catches fire, shooting violent flames over the scene of the fight.

These impressive returning fighters and new dynamic stage were further showcased through a new reveal trailer released by KOEI TECMO Europe today, alongside an array of images and character stills.

DEAD OR ALIVE 6 is currently in development for the PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and digitally on Windows PC via Steam®, and is slated for release in Early 2019.

For the latest information on DEAD OR ALIVE 6, please visit our official website at http://www.teamninja-studio.com/doa6, Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/DeadorAliveGame, and Follow us on Twitter @DOATEC_OFFICIAL.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com

DAKAR 18 – AUSTRALIAN RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED

Officially licensed Dakar Rally-Game Coming to Consoles

Sydney, Australia – 20^th August 2018 – Portuguese development studio and Rally enthusiasts Bigmoon Entertainment today announced the official release date for the upcoming Rally Raid simulation DAKAR 18 in Australia. The cross-country rally racing game is coming to PlayStation®4 and Xbox One platforms on 11^th September 2018.

Legendary pilot Ari Vatanen will be making a comeback to a competition he won four times! The famed pilot’s Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 will be available as a pre-order bonus for all fans that get their hands on the limited physical Day-One Edition of DAKAR 18.

Based on the world-famous annual rally raid organised by Amaury Sports Organisation (A.S.O.) in South America, DAKAR 18 is a realistic simulation of the biggest cross-country rally in the world, featuring a variety of official vehicles and one of the biggest open worlds ever created. Players will have to use the real road books – provided by the pilots to the development team – to find their way across each of the 14 stages spanning across Peru, Bolivia and Argentina.

Players will compete in fierce online multiplayer races as well as playing offline to harness and grow navigation and racing skills. DAKAR 18 is focused on the realism and promises stunning visuals, which faithfully represent many of the official vehicles and pilots for each of the five racing categories (cars, bikes, trucks, quads and SxS) of the DAKAR RALLY 2018. In addition, the game will feature a single player, online and split-screen multiplayer experience.

Dakar 18 will be available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in Australia on 11^th September, 2018.
Dakar 18 has an RRP of $99.95, and is classified ‘G’.

More information about DAKAR 18, please visit: http://www.dakarthegame.com/
For more information about the Dakar Rally, please visit: http://www.dakar.com