ZERO-G SCI-FI THRILLER DOWNWARD SPIRAL: HORUS STATION IS OUT NOW ON PC, WITH VR SUPPORT

PlayStation 4 release to follow this summer

Helsinki, Finland – May 31st, 2018 – Independent game and technology studio, 3rd Eye Studios’ long-awaited zero-gravity space adventure, Downward Spiral: Horus Station is out now on Steam, with optional Oculus Rift with Touch, HTC Vive, and Windows Mixed Reality support for $19.99 / €14.99 / £14.99. A PlayStation 4 release will follow this summer, with optional PlayStation VR support.

“Horus has been made by a small, passionate and bold team that wanted to tell a different kind of science fiction story,” said Gregory Louden, Lead Designer of 3rd Eye Studios. We can’t wait for players to discover our world, message and question for them by the end. We’ve brought all of our experience from games, cinema and music to create something we feel is atmospheric and different.”

Set aboard an abandoned space station, Downward Spiral: Horus Station lets players uncover the sci-fi mystery on their own, through close observation and interpretation. With no cutscenes, dialogue or text, players will have to rely on environmental storytelling to piece the plot together, as they explore this derelict vessel. Solving the mystery of the space station will take wits and ingenuity as you fight or avoid dangers unknown. Use the ship’s maintenance hardware – like bolt throwers, rail guns, and arc welders to take out threats, solve puzzles and find the truth as to why Horus Station has been left drifting in space.

Key to this otherworldly atmosphere is Downward Spiral: Horus Station’s novel zero-gravity movement mechanic, wherein players must push themselves off of the scenery or use grappling tools to navigate this chunky, 70’s retro-chic space station. Further accentuating this trippy mood is an ambient soundtrack composed by platinum selling HIM frontman Ville Valo.

3rd Eye Studios realizes that not everyone likes to play games the same way, so Downward Spiral: Horus Station features a bevy of gameplay options to tailor the experience. Those with Virtual Reality and motion control kits can engage with an extra level of immersion, the whole game can be played entirely in single-player or two-player co-op, and there’s even a game mode that removes combat entirely from the campaign for players who prefer a more relaxed, contemplative experience. In addition to Horus Station’s story campaign, there’s eight-player PvP and PvE multiplayer modes including Deathmatch, Horde, and Survivor challenges.

For more on Downward Spiral: Horus Station, check out 3rd Eye Studios’ developer diary exploring its groundbreaking locomotion system and narrative-first design philosophy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBaFGCuKEZo&feature=youtu.be

Visit the Downward Spiral: Horus Station website: https://www.downwardspiralgame.com
For more on 3rd Eye Studios check out: http://www.3rdeyestudios.fi/
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About 3rd Eye Studios
Located in Helsinki, Finland, 3rd Eye Studios was founded in June 2016 by a group of game industry veterans, who previously worked in senior positions at Remedy Entertainment, Unity Technologies, Bugbear Entertainment, RedLynx and Moon Studios. The team develops innovative games and groundbreaking technology built specifically for developers. The company launched its first game Downward Spiral – Prologue at the end of March 2017, with its follow-up Downward Spiral: Horus Station following in May 2018.

RETRO SHMUP ‘IRO HERO’ BLASTS OFF ON SWITCH JUNE 7TH

Pre-orders begin on the Nintendo eShop May 31st for $12.99 /  €12.99 / £11.69

Hong Kong – May 31st, 2018 – Independent developer and publisher, Eastasiasoft Limited, alongside development partner, Artax Games, today announced that its retro-inspired vertical-scrolling shmup Iro Hero will launch worldwide June 7th on Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders will go live on the Nintendo eShop May 31st for $12.99 /  €12.99 / £11.69 / ¥1480.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXtdvFZHhs4

Iro Hero merges the old school pixelated aesthetic of arcade classics with modern gameplay sensibilities such as complex enemy AI, polarity mechanics, and mind-bending puzzle elements. Players will have to shift polarities to avoid color-coded hazards, balance an array of unlockable skills, and make use of reflective surfaces and color areas if they’re to make it through Iro Hero’s 9 action-packed stages intact.

Iro Hero’s story is set in the year 2306, a century after humans learned how to harness their energy to produce electricity. In the intervening years, nefarious enterprises have turned this gift into a curse, with humans reduced to little more than batteries. Following the death of his mother, a teenager named Iro learns that he may be the key to mankind’s freedom.

“Iro Hero takes what I love about classic shmups like Ikaruga and adds a whole new dimension of strategy and complexity,” said Artax Games Lead Game Designer Jesús Luengo Rico. “I’m thrilled to finally let players discover the tight gameplay of Iro Hero.”

“We’re big fans of shmups here and Artax Games’ passion and understanding of the genre is unparallelled,” said Eastasiasoft General Manager, Nils Ngai. “Iro Hero evolves the bullet hell shooter in fresh and exciting ways.”

Features:

• A two-color polarity system, emphasizing risk vs reward gameplay where you charge up your powers in matching colors.
• Discover an exciting story that takes place across 9 action-packed levels.
• Encounter 10 different types of enemies with more than one hundred different behaviors.
• Defeat 10 final bosses in the vein of classic arcades.
• Unlock special skills, offering many creative and strategic options.
• Acquire upgrades to increase the firepower and capabilities of your spaceship.
• Rise to the top of the online leaderboards.

Visit the Iro Hero website: http://www.irohero.com
Follow Iro Hero on Twitter: @Artax_Games
Like Iro Hero on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtaxGames/
For more on Eastasiasoft check out: http://www.eastasiasoft.com/
Follow Eastasiasoft on Twitter: @eastasiasoft
For more on Artax Games check out: http://www.artaxgames.com/

About Eastasiasoft Limited
Eastasiasoft Limited is an independent, Hong Kong–based developer and publisher of interactive entertainment specializing in video games and related media. Founded in 2007, eastasiasoft has published a diverse variety of titles in digital and physical format. Eastasiasoft is a licensed PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One publisher. Some of eastasiasoft’s recently licensed and published games are Ghost Blade HD, Reverie, Rainbow Moon, and the Söldner-X franchise.

About Artax Games
Based in Madrid, Spain, Artax Games is an independent company that specializes in video game and VR development. Since its inception in 2016, Artax Games has collaborated with NBC Universal to release a mobile app based on its Ruff Ruff Tweet & Dave TV series. Its debut commercial release, the retro-inspired vertical-scrolling shmup, Iro Hero, will launch worldwide June 7th on Nintendo Switch.

‘Word Domination’ Out Now on Mobile Stores Worldwide
Creator of acclaimed word-forming hit game Ruzzle stirs the beloved genre again

Stockholm, Sweden — May 31, 2018 — MAG Interactive, the developer behind the most played word game in the world, Ruzzle, today announced that its latest game, Word Domination, is now available on the App Store and Google Play. Word Domination combines  Ruzzle-inspired fast-paced word forming fun, real-time gameplay and a large variety of booster cards, creating a fresh mobile gaming experience tailored to the modern player.

Since 2012 Ruzzle has taken mobile stores by storm, generating a huge fan base all over the world with more than 70 million players downloading the game. Soon after it exploded in popularity, celebrities and politicians were playing it, music videos released and even three happy marriages created from couples who met communicating through the in-game chat system. The newly released Word Domination plays on the strengths of Ruzzle’s features and develops them into an exciting new take on the word game genre.

“It’s been six years since we released our flagship title, Ruzzle, to critical acclaim. Today we launch Word Domination, another great word game that features the fast-paced real-time word-forming gameplay that made Ruzzle so successful, with a different spin,” says Daniel Hasselberg, CEO of MAG Interactive. “Plus, Word Domination takes real-time experience to the next level, since you actually see the opponent’s move as he or she places the tiles on the board, giving you an edge while you prepare to strike back. We are certain this new addition to our portfolio will soon find its way into the hearts of word game fans worldwide.”

Word Domination is a modern game with a tactical twist where players challenge each other in a fresh and exciting real-time battle of words. Opponents face off forming words on a shared board to score points in five-round matches. In addition to points granted for each word and bonus tiles that increase the score of any letter or word played on them, players can also collect and play over 40 unique booster cards to supercharge their turn. This tactical element coupled with real time gameplay is what sets Word Domination apart from other games in the genre and has proven highly popular with players in test markets.

About MAG Interactive
MAG Interactive is a leading Swedish developer and publisher of casual mobile games for a global audience. The company reaches over 10 million monthly active players with a portfolio consisting of ten successful games that have generated over 200 million downloads in total. The most successful titles like Ruzzle, Quiz Duel and WordBrain have all reached #1 spots on the App Store and Google Play. With offices located in Stockholm and Brighton, MAG Interactive’s games are distributed through virtual app stores allowing for global reach. MAG Interactive is listed on Nasdaq First North Premier with ticker MAGI. Avanza Bank AB is acting as MAG Interactive’s Certified Adviser. For more information visit www.maginteractive.com.

THE INFINITY WAR WAGES ON IN MARVEL FUTURE FIGHT

New Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War-Inspired Content Arrives in Netmarble’s Hit Mobile Game

LOS ANGELES, California (May XX, 2018) – Hot off the heels of Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War’s release in theaters, Netmarble Corp., the fastest-growing mobile game company worldwide, today announced the latest update for MARVEL Future Fight which adds additional Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War–themed content for the hit mobile game’s over 70 million players to enjoy.

The latest update welcomes new Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War–inspired uniforms for fan-favorite Super Heroes and Super Villains: Star-Lord, Rocket, Cull Obsidian, Ebony Maw, Hulkbuster 2.0, War Machine, Scarlet Witch and Doctor Strange. Cull Obsidian and Corvus Glaive have also been added to the newly improved World Boss Ultimate mode, offering brand-new challenges for players to overcome.

Character-specific updates have also been implemented, with Iron Man and Spider-Man now becoming upgradeable to Tier 3 with new Ultimate Skills, while characters like Star-Lord, Rocket, Cull Obsidian, Ebony Maw, Hulkbuster, War Machine and Scarlet Witch can now realize their full in-game character potential. Enhancements have also been added to the S.H.I.E.L.D. Lab, with an improved Warp Device now with new Advanced Mythic grade missions, a new Item Shop with a new “Dimensional Tokens” currency and more.

“The unprecedented success of Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War in theaters has been a joy for us to see,” said Seungwon Lee, Chief Global Officer at Netmarble. “We are proud to be able to continue adding special content inspired by the phenomenal movie into MARVEL Future Fight.”

MARVEL Future Fight recently celebrated its third anniversary, hosting special in-game events for its more than 70 million players around the world. The game is currently available worldwide in the App Store® and Google Play™.

App Store®: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/marvel-future-fight/id955705796

Google Play™: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netmarble.mherosgb

For more information on MARVEL Future Fight, please visit http://marvelfuturefight.netmarble.com.

About Netmarble Corporation

Netmarble Corporation strives to entertain audiences of all ages around the world by providing great mobile gaming experiences. Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble is the fastest-growing mobile game company and consistently ranks as a top mobile developer and publisher worldwide. With more than 4,000 employees, Netmarble has been producing and servicing some of the most successful mobile games including Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Everybody’s Marble, and Seven Knights. As a parent company to Kabam, a top mobile game developer in massively multiplayer free-to-play games, and the largest shareholder to Jam City, a leading casual social game developer, Netmarble has a strategic partnership with CJ E&M Corporation, Asia’s largest entertainment company, Tencent Holdings, Asia’s largest internet company, and NCsoft, a prominent MMORPG company. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com

About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy-five years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit marvel.com. © 2018 MARVEL

App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries.  App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc.

About Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Infinity War”
An unprecedented cinematic journey ten years in the making and spanning the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Infinity War” brings to the screen the ultimate, deadliest showdown of all time. The Avengers and their Super Hero allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.

Anthony and Joe Russo direct the film, which is produced by Kevin Feige. Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Michael Grillo, Trinh Tran, Jon Favreau, James Gunn and Stan Lee are the executive producers. Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely wrote the screenplay. “Avengers: Infinity War,” in theaters now.

Gardius Empire Launches Worldwide on App Store and Google Play

LOS ANGELES – May 30, 2018 – Plan your offensive, ready your army, and prepare to build your empire as GAMEVIL opens the curtain on Gardius Empire. Descend upon your realm and test your strategic skills in the mighty heat of battle. Forging its own special combination of exciting RPG tactics with the attentive needs of strategic warfare, control a varied group of ancient heroes as they battle the horde of shadowy creatures. To kick off the launch of Gardius Empire, GAMEVIL is celebrating with a large batch of special events!

Available now for free download on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, you will oversee the success of your battalion, recruit heroes, and experience the nail biting demands of a strategic RPG. With an enormous magical terrain, critical battle modes, and a cast of larger than life characters, are you ready to conquer all in Gardius Empire?

Gardius Empireon Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gamevil.atlas.android.google.global.normal&hl=en_US
Gardius Empire on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gardius-empire/id976434208?mt=8
Gardius Empire on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GardiusEmpire/

For more information visit: https://gamevil.com/

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ABOUT GAMEVIL
GAMEVIL, with over 500 million game downloads and experience publishing hundreds of games on multiple platforms, is one of the most active and innovative mobile game companies in the world. Established in 2000 and with offices in Seoul, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Beijing, Singapore, Taipei, and Berlin, GAMEVIL is an experienced global mobile game publisher working with more than 70 top studios around the world. With deep industry and regional knowledge, GAMEVIL has been able to craft numerous award winners through a diverse portfolio of games. Backed by unparalleled expertise in mobile, GAMEVIL continues to lead the sector with a commitment to establishing mobile gaming as a way of life. GAMEVIL is currently listed on the KOSDAQ Market (Ticker: 063080, Bloomberg: 063080:KS, Reuters: 063080.KQ)

Follow GAMEVIL on Twitter @GAMEVIL and “Like” GAMEVIL on Facebook at facebook.com/GAMEVIL. For more information, visit www.gamevil.com.

STORY TRAILER RELEASED FOR MOTORBIKE COMBAT RACER STEEL RATS SHOWING OFF MEMBERS OF THE BIKER GANG FOR THE FIRST TIME

NEW GAMEPLAY AND PLOT DETAILS ALSO REVEALED IN ‘LIVE’ NEWS UPDATE THAT SOME ARE CALLING ‘THE LEAST FAKE NEWS EVER REPORTED’

LONDON – May 30, 2018 – Breaking news from Coastal City, as an alien invasion by a mysterious and deadly species of Junkbots has begun. Fearless reporter Veronica Vance is on the ground bringing you the first details of how this disaster started and the identities of the Steel Rats, a heroic biker gang doing what all good biker gangs do: saving their city from aliens.

Where did the Junkbots come from? Who sent them? Is that a toaster they’re using as a weapon of destruction? These are the questions plaguing the people of Coastal City and only through this extra special video edition of the Coastal Post will you get your first glimpse of the invading armada and see what brought a city to ruin.

Meet the colorful characters and personalities that make up the fearless Steel Rats, a biker gang with no choice but to defend their city from the invading horde. See their spectacular riding skills! Witness their leather clad, spike-laden shoulder pads! Gasp as they take to the streets at full throttle, ready to wreck and ride.

Steel Rats is a visceral and groundbreaking evolution of the 2.5D arcade-action genre, fusing destructive, octane-fueled motorbike combat and death-defying stunt gameplay, set in a visually stylized retro-future world.

Steel Rats is coming to PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Windows PC later this year. It is already lighting up the 2018 awards scene with eight nominations and one win for “Best Gameplay” at the Game Connection Awards and a nomination for “Best Indie Game” at the Digital Dragons Indie Showcase.

You can check out the gameplay trailer here: https://youtu.be/HkT2XryBIUU
You can watch the CGI announce trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEbxqT89vlU

Official Steel Rats Website: http://steelratsgame.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteelRatsGame/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MsVeronicaVance

About Tate Multimedia

Tate Multimedia S.A. is an independent games developer and publisher based in Poland (Warsaw-HQ), with successful operations that have spanned across Europe, North America, Japan and China since the year 2000.

The studio operates according to the “house of ideas” model on an everyday basis, which means no idea is off the table, allowing developers to have the creative freedom to continually seek new, daring, and even risky projects, with a team of almost 40 creative professionals.

Beside the already announced Urban Trial Playground, Tate Multimedia also announced another game for 2018: Steel Rats – a 2.5D platform combat racing game set in a retro futuristic environment, to be released on PC, PlayStation®4, and Xbox One®.

http://www.tatemultimedia.com/en/home/
http://www.facebook.com/TateMultimedia
http://www.youtube.com/user/TateMultimedia

ATARI VCS™, THE MODERN VIDEO COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR GAMES AND ENTERTAINMENT, NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-SALE ON INDIEGOGO

Watch the New Reveal Video to Hear All About Atari’s First Connected Home Entertainment Platform Featuring Classic and Modern Games, Streaming Media and More!

NEW YORK, NY (MAY 30, 2018) – Atari®, one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers, announced today that its new Atari VCS™ hardware platform is now available for pre-sale exclusively on Indiegogo. A new Atari VCS launch video accompanies the announcement. Two Atari VCS models are available to pre-order, including the Atari VCS Day One Collector’s Edition featuring a special retro-inspired real wood-front, and the sleek Atari VCS Onyx, with a glossy black face and searing “Atari Red” illuminated Fuji logo. The Atari VCS Day One Collector’s Edition is $299 USD, exclusive to Indiegogo, and only available for a limited time. The Atari VCS Onyx is priced at $199 USD, also for a limited time. Atari’s reimagined Classic Joystick and the all-new Modern Controller are available for purchase in select packages or as standalone purchases. Initial Atari VCS shipments are planned for mid-2019.

Retro-inspired, but not a “retro-box,” the Atari VCS is a modern device that offers a customizable entertainment experience for the home. As an homage to the past, every Atari VCS comes with the Atari Vault® collection of more than 100 all-time classic games, including arcade and home entertainment favorites like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Breakout®, Missile Command®, Gravitar® and Yars’ Revenge®.

Atari VCS features a unique open platform, where users can access a Linux “sandbox” to add their own software and customize their system. Additionally, Atari VCS will have universal peripheral connectivity to work with other PC input devices such as bluetooth and USB game controllers, mouse and keyboard, webcams, microphone, external speakers and headphones.

“We are happy with the progress we are making on Atari VCS and thrilled that fans finally have a chance to reserve the first ones,” said Michael Arzt, Atari COO of Connected Devices. “Atari VCS will give fans a lot of freedom to game, stream, connect and customize their experience like never before. The entire Atari team is working hard to deliver this unique platform and can’t wait for fans to get their hands on it. We’ll have exciting reveals and announcements between now and then so stay tuned!”

Atari has partnered with leading technology companies to help develop Atari VCS, including AMD, who provides the Atari VCS custom processor with Radeon Graphics Technology, and video game peripherals maker Power A who is developing the Classic Joystick and Modern Controller. The Atari VCS platform will support 4K resolution, HDR and 60FPS content, onboard and expandable cloud storage options, dual-band WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0, as well as USB 3.0 support. Additional specifications are listed on the Atari VCS Indiegogo page and subject to change.

For more information, fans can follow Atari VCS on Facebook, Twitter @TheAtari_VCS and Instagram.

Atari VCS photos, videos and logos can be accessed here: http://uberstrategist.link/ATARIVCS-PressKit.

To stay up-to-date on all things Atari and retro-pop-culture, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Atari, and follow us on Twitter @Atari and Instagram.

ABOUT ATARI

Atari is an interactive entertainment company. As an iconic brand that transcends generations and audiences, the company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong® and RollerCoaster Tycoon®. Atari has offices in New York and Paris. Visit us online at www.Atari.com.

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FAR CRY 3 CLASSIC EDITION EARLY ACCESS AVAILABLE NOW

Available for Far Cry 5 Season Pass Owners from today

Sydney, Australia — May 30, 2018 — Far Cry^® 3 Classic Edition is available today in early access to all Far Cry 5 Season Pass owners playing on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One*. Far Cry 3^® Classic Edition will let fans and newcomers to the series revisit Rook Island and encounter one of the franchise’s most notorious villains Vaas. As Jason Brody, players must explore the tropical island to find and save his friends, who are being held captive.  From June 26, Far Cry^® 3 Classic Edition will be available as a standalone purchase on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

* PC players who purchase the season pass or Far Cry 5 Gold Edition will receive the full version of Far Cry® 3.

For more information about Far Cry 5, please visit farcry.com and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/farcryanz and on Twitter at twitter.com/farcrygame or hashtag #FarCry5.

For the latest on Far Cry 5 and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

ABOUT UBISOFT

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2016–17 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,460 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.