PUT YOUR SNIPING SKILLS TO THE TEST IN IMMERSIVE SHARPSHOOTER SNIPER RUST VR, NOW AVAILABLE ON WINDOWS PC THROUGH STEAM AND THE OCULUS STORE

Face Off Against an International Armed Militia Uprising in this Realistic, Virtual Reality Sharpshooting Experience from Award-Winning Game Developer Zatun

GUJARAT, INDIA (JUNE 19, 2018) – Zatun — a multi award-winning game developer and game art studio for major brands such as Disney, Marvel and Ubisoft — is excited to announce today that its virtual reality sharpshooting game Sniper Rust VR is now available for Windows PC via Steam and the Oculus store. Compatible with the Oculus Rift virtual reality system and Oculus Touch controllers, Sniper Rust VR is one of the first sharpshooting experiences for the Oculus Rift. Sniper Rust VR puts players directly behind the scope of a skilled marksman in this incredibly realistic, first-person sniping experience.

In Sniper Rust VR’s single-player campaign, you play as a highly-skilled hired gun, employed by a covert agency, called upon to put your sniping skills to the test. You’re pitted against an armed militia global uprising in this 18-level, heart-pounding globe-trotting adventure that is guaranteed to deliver plenty of thrills and excitement. As you navigate your way through four diverse, photorealistic environments, face off against unique enemy AI including undercover snipers, air assaults and other hidden traps! Keep your eyes on the prize and your aim steady!

“Following the successful launch of our free-to-play mobile sharpshooter game Sniper 3D Rust earlier this year, we’re thrilled to add Sniper Rust VR to our growing game portfolio,” said Abhinav Chokhavatia, Founder and CEO of Zatun. “With Sniper Rust VR’s realistic weapons, real-world effects and challenging missions, we think players are really going to enjoy feeling like they’re actually in the game. Sniper Rust VR truly brings the sharpshooting game experience to another level!”

Key Features:

• Cutting-Edge Weaponry – Stalk your prey with a plethora of lethal firearms, locked and loaded with special functions suited for specific occasions. Available weapons include real world guns like the DSR-50 and SVD sniper rifle, as well as the MaC-7, which was inspired by the CheyTac M200, and the Scout Rifle-inspired DG-5000.
• Death-Dealing Enemy Troops and Vehicular Combatants – Diverse enemy classes make every playable mission a challenge: be wary of well-concealed snipers, air/group assaults and traps behind enemy lines.
• Immersive Virtual Reality Experience – With numerous uniquely designed, photorealistic environments to explore — including ports, forests, mountains, deserts and even ancient temples — you’ll feel like you’re truly part of Sniper Rust VR’s virtual world! Although with multiple, varied objectives to complete on your adventure, there’ll hardly be time to take in the sights.
• Action-Packed Soundtrack – Intense orchestral sounds composed by John Leonard French are the perfect accompaniment for the game’s thrilling, edge-of-your-seat action sequences.

Sniper Rust VR supports seated, standing and room-scale VR play. It is now available for purchase at Steam or the Oculus Store for $9.99:

• Steam: https://uberstrategist.link/SniperRustVR-Steam
• Oculus store: https://uberstrategist.link/SniperRustVR-Oculus

For more information about Sniper Rust VR, please visit http://zatun.com/games/sniper-rust-vr.

About Zatun
Zatun is an award-winning 2D and 3D game studio offering premium quality game art and development to publishers and game developers worldwide since 2007. Staffed by a multi-talented and diverse team, they are experienced in production across different genres and game platforms, including console, PC, mobile (iOS and Android) and VR. Zatun has collaborated on more than 200 leading game titles with over 300 clients, ranging from huge AAA developers to small indie studios. For more information, please visit http://zatun.com.

Bohemian Killing now available in 4k on PC and Mac
Console versions with 4k in preparation
 

Seligenstadt, June 20th, 2018 – Libredia Entertainment GmbH, specialist in digital publishing and distribution of computer- and videogames, and developer The Moonwalls announce the latest update to their acclaimed adventure game Bohemian Killing.

Bohemian Killing is a narrative-driven courtroom drama set in a 19^th century steampunk Paris and is the first game of its kind created by a real-life lawyer. The winner of the “Best Story” Award at the Pixel Awards 2016 has received a graphic overhaul to allow modern gaming setups to run the game in full 4k resolution.

With new 4k textures, an overhaul of the game’s lighting and a series of new graphics- and image effects, the game now offers additional resolution options, running in 2560×1440 and 3840×2160.

“Bohemian Killing is a unique gaming concept that puts the player at the centre stage of reliving a mysterious murder case, with vast freedom of decision that can completely alter the outcome”, says Stefan Layer, COO of Libredia. “Allowing this cinematic adventure to be experienced in 4k only adds to the ominous, gloomy atmosphere of the game.”

The game is currently available on PC and Mac. The updated graphics and textures are part of Libredia’s effort to prepare the game for its release on consoles, which the company is also announcing for later this year.

Libredia at Gamescom 2018: Hall 2.2 C60/D60/C68/D61
For appointments, please contact [email protected] or set up a meeting with us via MeetToMatch: https://www.meettomatch.com/cologne-2018/

About Libredia Entertainment GmbH

Libredia is an independent games publisher offering games of all genres on PC, consoles, smartphones and tablets. Specialized in digital publishing and distribution, Libredia always strives for innovation and high sales potential. Even though Libredia as a company has grown to an international level, we are still gamers at heart and understand our customers’ needs. The team of Libredia possesses the knowledge, the resources and the passion in sales, producing and marketing to bring games to international markets.

More information about Libredia: www.libredia.com

ICEBERG INTERACTIVE AND LUMINOUS ANNOUNCE RTS GAME ‘CIRCLE EMPIRES’ (PC)

NEW TRAILER SHOWS OFF UNIQUE GAME WORLD

Iceberg Interactive and developer Luminous announce PC RTS game Circle Empires. Many may recognize the title as an indie demo which was available on Game Jolt and has been downloaded by well over 150.000 strategy fans.

Since then Circle Empires has blossomed into a fully-fledged real time strategy game, with completely overhauled art and countless new features, which will be available at an impulse price of $7.99.

“We worked on the Circle Empires demo for many years and we’re pleased to now have a final product in our hands. Folks who played the demo can expect a greatly improved experience with a lot more content. Love from thousands of Youtubers during the development (who only played the demo, without having the faintest idea Luminous was making it into a full-sized RTS) actively inspired us to stay focused on bringing the game to a new level of experience.” – Mihkel Trei, lead developer at Luminous.

Circle Empires Announcement Trailer

The Circle Empires universe is made up of interconnected circles, each containing loot to plunder, and foes to be defeated. You are the god-like leader of your tiny kingdom, on the road to power. Using your guile and strategic prowess, you must hunt down increasingly powerful foes and expand your territory. The game world changes every time you play – no two games will be the same. And… you can grow pumpkins!

Future circle conquerors can wishlist the game on Steam now.

KEY FEATURES

• Fast-paced real-time strategic gameplay with large-scale battles
• Expand your empire, circle by circle
• Units can gain XP and level up
• Procedurally generated worlds containing unique flora and fauna
• 150+ different creatures, buildings and resources
• 18 Different faction leaders, a variety of bonuses
• 12 enemy boss monsters
• A magnificent treasury that grows with each battle

For more information on Circle Empires, please visit:
Circle Empires Official Website

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ABOUT LUMINOUS
Luminous is an Estonian indie game company founded by developer Mihkel Trei. He’s been developing games since 2002 and got the idea of Circle Empires from a famous graphic designer who said “Always start a design by drawing a circle”.

In 2016, Luminous partnered with Edvin Aedma, a developer on the Estonian indie hit Teleglitch: Die More Edition. Together, they decided to involve two more Estonian indie dev companies run by Edvin: Interactive Fate, to create a complete overhaul of all Circle Empires graphics, and Playtest Games, to ensure smooth production of the entire project.

ABOUT ICEBERG INTERACTIVE
Iceberg Interactive is an independent video game publisher founded in 2009 by an international group of games industry veterans and is located in Haarlem, The Netherlands. Staffed with avid gamers, Iceberg works closely with an international assembly of game developers, both midsize and indie. Having enjoyed recent success with titles such as Starpoint Gemini Warlords and Oriental Empires, the company has many exciting games in the pipeline, including Gas Guzzlers Extreme (PS4), Conarium (PS4/XB1), as well as Headsnatchers (PC/PS4) and Circle Empires (PC). To learn more, please visit www.iceberg-games.com

Play it cool!

Official ‘F1 Trading Card Game’ races onto iOS

VirtTrade partners with F1 to launch the first ever official digital F1® trading card game

London, UK – 20th June, 2018: VirtTrade in partnership with F1 has released, ‘F1® Trading Card Game’ ahead of British Grand Prix in Silverstone in July. Licensed by Formula 1® and now available as a free-to-play app on iOS and Android to be released in July, F1 Trading Card Game offers a unique experience that combines social game elements and collectible trading card mechanics for mobile gamers and F1 fans alike.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwvqA9CzdgM&feature=youtu.be

F1 Trading Card Game includes collectible images of the drivers, tracks, teams and all the electrifying racing day action with specific updates from each and every race weekend. While the F1 race calendar will be the focus of most activity, ‘Head to Head’ racing and the in-app community will drive engagement in between races and during the off-season.

Collecting and trading are the heart of F1 Trading Card Game, with every card containing attributes to help build a winning deck and a scratch card area that reveal facts and trivia. Duplicates can be ‘fused’ to create ultra-rare cards that give an extra edge when racing. Much of the community action takes place in the ‘Pit Lane’ where fans can find friends to challenge and trade cards with.

Paul Mayze, Managing Director of VirtTrade said: “We’ve refined our digital collecting experience over the last few years, and we think F1 fans are going to love it. F1 are launching some great digital initiatives this year and it’s great to be a part of that.”

Adam Crothers, Head of Digital New Business at Formula 1 said: “VirtTrade offers F1 a new and alternative take on presenting our mix of content as well as a new entry point for fans. We think their unique take on collectibles gamification will be a hit.”

For more information about F1 Trading Card Game, please visit F1TCG.com and follow us on Facebook and on Twitter or hashtag #F1collect.

About VirtTrade
VirtTrade brings the joy of trading cards into the digital era, having championed innovations from real-time data and rapid content publishing, to head-to-head gameplay and fusion for duplicates. The VirtTrade platform allows fans around the world to pursue their passions by collecting cards, making trades, and competing in games.

To learn more please visit www.virttrade.com

About Formula 1®
Formula 1® racing began in 1950 and is the world’s most prestigious motor racing competition, as well as the world’s most popular annual sporting series. The 2018 FIA Formula One World Championship™ runs from March to November and spans 21 races in 21 countries across five continents. Formula One World Championship Limited is part of Formula 1, and holds the exclusive commercial rights to the FIA Formula One World Championship™.

Formula1 is a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation (NASDAQ: LSXMA, LSXMB, LSXMK, BATRA, BATRK, FWONA, FWONK) attributed to the Formula One Group tracking stock.

The F1 FORMULA 1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company: All rights reserved.

THQ Nordic raises development resources for The Guild 3

THQ Nordic announces Purple Lamp Studios to lead development for The Guild 3

Vienna, Austria, June 20th 2018: To make sure The Guild 3 will leave Early Access in due course, an additional development Studio, Purple Lamp Studios, based in Vienna will add its expertise to the project. Purple Lamp is a newly formed studio consisting of veteran developers who previously worked on various titles at Austrian publisher/developer Sproing, among others.

Based on the work Golem Labs has done so far, Purple Lamp Studios will solve any problems as well as integrate planned features such as multiplayer, societies and the sovereign-mechanic into the game in the following months. Harald Riegler, CEO of Purple Lamp Studios, said, “The Guild is a fantastic franchise and we’re proud to contribute both our experience and our personal passion for strategy games to deliver the game that fans are hoping for.“

Jean-René Couture, CEO Golem Labs adds: “For the past few years, the folks here at GolemLabs had the huge honor to work on The Guild 3. However, the very last remaining stretch of development will be done under the care and reigns of THQ Nordic. So, from now on, GolemLabs will eagerly and proudly be waiting for the release of The Guild 3. For us here at GolemLabs, it is time to embark on new and exciting adventures.“

Check out The Guild 3 here:
https://www.gog.com/game/the_guild_3
http://store.steampowered.com/app/311260/The_Guild_3/

About The Guild 3
The Guild 3 is a fascinating trade and life simulation that takes place during the late Middle Ages. You can quite literally experience medieval Europe, step into the shoes of a single character or an entire dynasty, acquire businesses and properties, produce goods and trade them, involve yourself in politics and society, court women or men, love, hate, bribe, fight and live through good times as well as bad.
As The Guild 3 is still in development, some features are already part of the game and some are yet to come.

Features (existing)

• AI System: The new AI system is learning from own its activities as well from the behavior from other players.
• Huge Replay-Value: The AI as well as the different and unique scenario settings make every map look, feel and play differently.
• Scenarios: The player can choose between 8 scenarios: Augsburg, Barony of Birmingham, Archbishopric of Magdeburg, The mighty City of London, Vienna and Presporok, Hanseatic city of Visby, Paris and Mazovia.

Features (planned)

• Societies: In The Guild 3 the societies can be compared to very powerful social clubs. Some of them, like the freemasons or the craftmans’ guild, are publicly known, others, such as the thieves’ guild or the brotherhood of light, are kept secret.
• Multiplayer with up to 16 Players via Internet and/or LAN: Custom multiplayer and connection to other The Guild 3 players, no matter where they bought the game.
• Scenario Editor: Players will be able to create their own maps and create specific rules for them – change ranks and privileges, production chains or societies. These scenarios can be shared with the community.
• More Scenarios: 4 new scenarios will make their way into The Guild 3: Kingdom of Bohemia, The Netherlands, Duchy of Burgundy and The Hanseatic League.

About THQ Nordic
Founded in 2011, THQ Nordic is a global video game publisher and developer. Based in Vienna (Austria) and Karlstad (Sweden), with subsidiaries in Germany, Sweden, and the USA. THQ Nordic brands include Darksiders, MX vs. ATV, Red Faction, Titan Quest, Biomutant, and many more.

THQ Nordic is meant to represent a core approach of doing much more than “owning” a highly competitive portfolio of IPs. It revolves around cherishing them, and aligning them with the very best development resources to expand upon them with the level of experience that communities and established fan bases expect and deserve.

The company’s internal development studios are:

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

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

About Purple Lamp Studios
Purple Lamp was founded by industry veterans to pursue their passion in PC and Console gaming. A love for community driven strategy, management and light RPG games unites a team that has spent many years working together, where everyone knows what they’re doing and loves the games we’re working on.

PLAYSTATION INTRODUCES PLAYSTATION HITS; THE BEST OF PLAYSTATION®4

The PlayStation Hits range lets players get their hands on the best of PlayStation®4 games for just AUD $24.95

Sydney, 20^th June 2018 – Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) introduces PlayStation Hits; a selection of incredible PlayStation®4 (PS4) games that will be available at a great price. Launching on 18^th July 2018, the range includes some of the best games for PS4, all available to buy for just AUD $24.95 on PlayStation™Store (PS Store), with great deals also available from select retailers.

The PlayStation Hits launch lineup includes:

• Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
• LittleBigPlanet™ 3
• DRIVECLUB™
• Ratchet & Clank™
• Killzone™ Shadow Fall
• Bloodborne
• inFAMOUS: Second Son™
• The Last of Us™ Remastered
• Project CARS™
• Dragon Ball® XENOVERSE
• DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition
• Watch_Dogs
• Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™
• Rayman® Legends
• Mortal Kombat X
• Batman™: Arkham Knight
• Middle-Earth™: Shadow of Mordor™
• Need For Speed™
• Need For Speed™ Rivals
• EA SPORTS™ UFC® 2
• Yakuza 0
• Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow Of New Despair

PlayStation Hits is here to stay, with more games set to be added to the range.

We’ll continue to add to the PlayStation Hits line up, so stay tuned to https://blog.eu.playstation.com/ for more and to check out all the deals..

About Sony Interactive Entertainment

Recognised as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is responsible for the PlayStation® brand and family of products and services. PlayStation has delivered innovation to the market since the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. The PlayStation family of products and services include PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Vita, PlayStation®3, PlayStation™Store, PlayStation®Plus, PlayStation™Video, PlayStation™Music, PlayStation™Now, PlayStation™Vue, and acclaimed PlayStation software titles from SIE Worldwide Studios. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, SIE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation and has global functions in California, London and Tokyo.

Handmade Aquatic Adventure ‘Harold Halibut’ Coming to PC and Consoles in 2019

Curve Digital partners with Slow Bros. on narrative exploration game that merges analogue crafts with digital art

London, United Kingdom – June 19th, 2018 – Cologne-based developer Slow Bros. has partnered with publisher Curve Digital on its hand-crafted subterranean adventure Harold Halibut. Targeting a 2019 release on PC and consoles, Harold Halibut is a narrative exploration game that combines underwater atmosphere and self-reflective humour with a unique art style.

Comprised entirely of real world supplies and made in Unity, Harold Halibut aims to bridge analogue and digital art. Slow Bros. sculpts, paints, and glues together the models and puppets that make up the world of Harold Halibut, while a team of digital artists renders these objects into the virtual space.

Harold Halibut tells the tale of a clumsy lab-assistant and janitor who was born on a submerged spaceship that crash-landed on an alien planet made entirely of water. Never knowing what life was like on Earth, Harold spends much of his time daydreaming about what’s beyond the subterranean vessel in which he is bound. After spotting an unidentified swimming object, Harold becomes obsessed with uncovering the mystery behind this aquatic planet.

“Harold Halibut started out as a dinner table conversation about the adventure games we played as children,” said Slow Bros. designer, writer, and composer Onat Hekimoglu. “We soon started building dollhouse sized sets and puppets in our bedrooms. The result works like a game but it looks like a stop motion film. Welded metal, carefully sewn textiles against tiny wooden floorboards, and clay faces the size of walnuts pull the player into Harold’s world.”

“We are beyond excited to be partnering with Slow Bros. on Harold Halibut,” said Simon Byron, Publishing Director at Curve Digital. “The sheer amount of work and intricate detail that Harold Halibut brings blew us away, and we can’t wait to show you all more.”

About Slow Bros.
Slow Bros. was founded in 2015 by long time friends Onat Hekimoglu, Ole Tillmann, Fabian Preuschoff and Daniel Beckmann. The studio member’s diverse backgrounds including video game production, filmmaking, carpentry, apparel, and illustration give them a unique skill set with various applications, from games, over VR-experiences to art installations. Currently the studio is producing their first full-length video game, Harold Halibut. Learn more at http://haroldhalibut.com

About Curve Digital
Curve Digital is one of the world’s leading publishers of games on PC and consoles. Since 2013, the company has been working with some of the world’s best game developers to help bring their games – from indie hits like Dear Esther to the likes of the million-selling Human: Fall Flat – to the broadest possible audiences all over the world. In 2017 Curve Digital was recognised by the celebrated Develop Industry Excellence Awards as ‘Publishing Hero’ and in 2018 was crowned the ‘Indie Games Publisher of the Year’ at the MCV Awards.   Most recently, Curve Digital has been shortlisted for the ‘Publishing Hero’ at the 2018 Develop Industry Excellence Awards
www.curve-digital.com

DEATHGARDEN™: CLOSED BETA LIVE TODAY, EARLY ACCESS IN AUGUST!

MONTREAL, Canada — June 19, 2018 — Behaviour® Digital announced today two major releases for Deathgarden™, an asymmetrical multiplayer action game where an overpowered Hunter attempts to track down and execute five limber Runners. The next phase of live-testing commences today, June 19, when closed beta launches for a period of one week on Steam. Following closed beta, Deathgarden will move into Steam Early Access in August.

NEW CONTENT FOR THE CLOSED BETA

Players are invited to the Garden from June 19 at 3pm ET – June 26 at 9am ET to embody the Hunter or Runners and help test the robustness of Deathgarden’s dedicated servers and game balance. New players may request a beta key by registering at deathgardengame.com. Those who participated in the closed alpha are guaranteed beta access.

The development team has worked hard to integrate the feedback received during the alpha and continue to improve the core gameplay and balancing. Players can expect the following new content in the beta:

• New weather (daytime)
• Improved party system
• 3 new Runner powers
• 2 new Runner perks
• 1 new Hunter weapon
• 1 new Hunter power
• 2 new Hunter perks

STEAM EARLY ACCESS IN AUGUST

Behaviour Digital is also excited to announce Deathgarden will launch on Steam Early Access in August. “The goal of this final phase prior to the official release is to establish the post-launch content delivery cadence while better integrating community feedback and implementing further improvements,” explained Matt Jackson, Design Director.

PRE-ORDER OFFER

Players who pre-order Deathgarden before August will automatically be upgraded to the game’s Deluxe Edition, which includes: guaranteed access to the closed beta and soft launch, exclusive Origin cosmetics sets, a digital game soundtrack, and a digital art book (a combined value of $49.99) for $29.99.

Behaviour Digital will discuss and showcase the Deathgarden beta during the game’s second Twitch livestream on June 19 at 2pm ET at www.twitch.tv/deathgardengame.

About Behaviour Interactive

Established in Montreal, Behaviour Interactive is Canada’s largest independent game developer, employing over 400 talented people. The studio has sold more than 60 million games on every platform since their beginnings in 1992, such as the award-winning original IP Dead by Daylight, which has sold over 4 million copies to date. Over 200 million people have played Behaviour’s mobile games. The company’s activities are divided within four business units: Digital, Studios, Mobile Publishing and Business Solutions. They collaborate with many of the world’s top brands and corporations among which Activision Blizzard, Air Canada, Bombardier, Codemasters, Double Down, Disney, DreamWorks, EA, GAEA, HBO, La Capitale, Microsoft, NBCUniversal, Pixar, Sony, Ubisoft, and WB Games. For more information, please visit bhvr.com.

About Behaviour Digital

Deathgarden™ is produced by Behaviour Digital Inc., the studio behind the creation of Dead by Daylight®, a multiplayer horror action game released in 2016 and still growing. Behaviour Digital Inc. is a subsidiary of Behaviour Interactive Inc., whose mission is to “create remarkable games we would play, our way.”