ZONE OF THE ENDERS: THE 2^nd RUNNER – M∀RS to Arrive on September 6th

Pre-orders Start Today

May 17^th, 2018 – Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. announces today that ZONE OF THE ENDERS: The 2^nd RUNNER – M∀RS will release on PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®VR on September 6^th.

ZONE OF THE ENDERS: The 2^nd RUNNER – M∀RS is the remaster of the original title with beautifully enhanced graphics and re-engineered audio made for next-generation consoles. Players will be immersed in exhilarating high-speed mech-action combat all in third-person 4K or experience the full game for the first time in VR.

ZONE OF THE ENDERS: The 2^nd RUNNER – M∀RS will include the following new modes and features:

• Optional “Pro Mode” controller setup allows for faster selection of sub-weapons to help engage in rapid-fire combat
• “Very Easy” difficulty setting offers an alternative option for players who wish to enjoy the cinematic experience of the game’s story or are new to VR
• Various training modules and a mini-map

• Additional VR content for an even more captivating experience:

• 3D Hangar: Interact with Jehuty in VR
• 3D Model Viewer: Explore various refined 3D models in full 360 degrees
• Cinematic Theater: After completing the game, unlock the ability to re-watch any story sequence with the option to view cut-scenes in full VR

KONAMI will soon release a 4K and VR demo version on The PlayStation™ Store for players to offer a hands-on experience of ZONE OF THE ENDERS: The 2^nd RUNNER – M∀RS prior to launch.

ZONE OF THE ENDERS: The 2^nd RUNNER – M∀RS will launch on PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®VR on September 6^th.

For more information, please visit: www.konami.com/games/zoe_mars/eu/.

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 About Konami Group

Konami Group was founded in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, KONAMI HOLDINGS CORPORATION includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Health & Fitness Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. For more information, visit: www.konami.com/en

 About Konami Digital Entertainment

Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as Pro Evolution Soccer, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game series. www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/

VA-11 HALL-A Keeps the Drinks Coming on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 Q1 2019

CARACAS, Venezuela – May 16, 2018 – VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action, the booze em’up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life with more than 200,000 copies sold on Steam from Ysbryd Games and Sukeban Games, will launch on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in Q1 2019.

VA-11 HALL-A puts a twist on traditional point and click games with the story branching based on bartending decisions. Chat with customers and serve them life-changing drinks as Jill, a bartender at a dive bar frequented by average citizens in a cyberpunk future ruled by megacorporations.

With 24 drinks to concoct, there is no one correct drink to serve in any given situation, as characters are impacted by whatever cocktail they are poured. Every character that comes through has a story to tell which reveals more about both their lives and the futuristic Glitch City, run by the mysterious Zaibatsu Corp.

Explore what it means to be human by creating bonds with characters while listening to Garoad’s pulsating electronic soundtrack, customized in a jukebox-style playlist. Discuss transhumanism with Stella Hoshii, a human who has cat-like genetic modifications. Debate the finer points of morality with Dorothy Haze, an android sex worker. These are just two of the bar’s regulars, depicted in a cool, subdued pixel art style infused with anime and modern influences.

“We were inspired by old-school adventure games, and really wanted to create a narrative experience without the pressures of obtaining a particular ending,” said Christoper “Kiririn51” Ortiz, co-founder, Sukeban Games. “Every story you hear is important, and drinks served to even the supporting characters can have tangible impacts on progression through the game.”

VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is currently available on Steam and PS Vita for $14.99 USD and supports English, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese.

For more information, please visit the official website or follow @YsbrydGames and @SukebanGames on Twitter.

About Ysbryd Games 
Publisher Ysbryd Games delivers games with stories that have the heart and soul to stay with players for a lifetime, underlined by captivating gameplay and striking aesthetics.

About Sukeban Games
Based in Venezuela, Sukeban Games is a team of three people aiming to push the narrative limits of what video games are expected to deliver. Sukeban Games’ first commercial outing, VA-11 HALL-A, has sold more than 200,000 copies on Steam.

GOOD SHEPHERD ENTERTAINMENT AND WILD FACTOR LAUNCH EVIL MANSION STRATEGY GAME MACHIAVILLAIN ON WINDOWS PC, MAC AND LINUX

Manage a menacing manor of monsters and design devilish demises for mortals with clever traps and creatures!

AMSTERDAM and PARIS – May 16, 2018 – Good Shepherd Entertainment and independent developer Wild Factor have released MachiaVillain, the evil mansion management strategy game, on Windows PC, Mac and Linux for $19.99, with a special 20% discount available from now until May 23.

Inspired by the classic tropes of horror cinema and games like Dungeon Keeper, MachiaVillain lets you build the macabre mansion of your dreams – assemble a menagerie of monsters, set deadly traps and lure your next-door mortals inside for your minions to feast upon. But beware: even masterminds must obey a code of honor. To become the most frightening menace in the neighborhood, you’ll have to slay by the rules – target victims when they’re alone, keep the virgin alive until the end, and never, EVER hurt the dog!

MachiaVillain oozes with fun features to let you unleash your inner evil genius. Balance your monsters’ unique traits, then customize your palace of panic to make them feel at home. Use leftover dismembered body parts and other environmental resources to craft new items and keep the manor safe from supernatural creatures and monster hunters out to exorcise your gruesome good time!

Steam Page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/555510/MachiaVillain

For more information, please visit www.goodshepherd.games/games/machiavillain, and follow @GoodShepherdEnt and @WildFactorGames on Twitter.

About Wild Factor

Founded in 2012 in Paris, Wild Factor is an indie studio making games with an offbeat sense of humor. Their third title, MachiaVillain, started when Alexandre – the coder – convinced Rachel, his girlfriend artist, to enter an innocent LudumDare. His evil plan worked, as they have been working in couple on MachiaVillain for over two years. www.wildfactor.net

About Good Shepherd Entertainment

Good Shepherd Entertainment publishes video games from independent artists worldwide and operates a proprietary investment platform for a growing global network of qualified investors seeking risk-mitigated participation in the $130B video game industry. Originally established in the Netherlands in 2011 as an equity crowdfunding platform under the name Gambitious BV, the Company became a publisher in 2014 with the release of Train Fever, which was the first game ever successfully published with equity crowdfunding. The Company has since funded and released over a dozen original games across eight digital platforms. The founders of Devolver Digital and Croteam, two very successful companies in independent game development and publishing, invested in the Company and joined its management in 2012. The Company rebranded in 2017 as Good Shepherd Entertainment following an investment by Advance/Newhouse, having established a track record of success with both independent developers and investors. www.GoodShepherd.games

Ubisoft Announces Closed Beta Dates for The Crew^® 2, may 31 – june 4

Motor Trend Mission Featured in Closed Beta

SAN FRANCISCO – May 16, 2018 – Today, Ubisoft announced that the closed beta for The Crew^® 2 will take place from May 31 at 8 am UTC to June 4 at 8 am UTC on PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X and Windows PC. Players can sign up now for a chance to have beta access at thecrewgame.com/beta. Pre-load will be available for Closed Beta selected players on all platforms starting May 29.

During the closed beta, players will experience the first level of the progression system as they compete in races across all first four disciplines – Street Race, Rally Raid, Powerboat and Aerobatics – against the backdrop of a fully redesigned USA, via land, water and air. To create more adrenaline-fueled experiences, players can use the Fast-Fav feature and instantly switch their vehicle type depending on the type of terrain they will encounter: an airplane flying underneath San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge can turn into a boat with the touch of a button. As part of the closed beta, players can participate in the Motor Trend Classic Challenge which takes racers to New York City and has them compete with vehicles from the street racing family. Fueled by original series, exclusive events, top personalities and leading experts, Motor Trend is the #1 destination for automotive super fans via the Motor Trend app on iOS/Apple TV, Google Play, Roku, Xbox, Chromecast and Amazon platforms or via MotorTrend.com.

Developed by Ubisoft Ivory Tower,* a studio based in Lyon, France, The Crew 2 will let players experience the thrill of the American motorsports spirit inside a fully redesigned USA. The game’s playground pushes physical boundaries to let driving and open world fans test their skills, solo or with friends, in nonstop competition and exploration. From coast to coast, drivers will explore America and compete to become the greatest motorsports champion by collecting a wide variety of exotic cars, bikes, boats and planes, and dominating the motorsports scene on the land, on the water and in the air. They will find challenges and inspiration among four different motorsports families: street racing, off-road, pro racing and freestyle, and will be given a broad set of options among a wide selection of vehicle types.

For the latest news on The Crew and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

For more information about The Crew 2, please visit thecrewgame.com and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/thecrewgame.usa and on Twitter at twitter.com/thecrewgame using hashtag #TheCrew2.

*Associate Ubisoft studios are Bucharest, Paris, Shanghai and Massive.

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.

© 2018 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. The Crew logo, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

GAMEVIL & Slightly Mad Studios to Develop Brand New Project CARS Mobile Game

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – May 16, 2018 – GAMEVIL is teaming up with renowned UK-based developer, Slightly Mad Studios, to bring their hit IP Project CARS to mobile devices worldwide with a project currently dubbed Project CARS GO. This is GAMEVIL’s first foray into the mobile racing game market.

“We are excited to work with Slightly Mad Studios to bring Project CARS GO to mobile racing fans around the world,” said GAMEVIL USA president, Kyu Lee. “Project CARS GO will feature a host of licensed vehicles and deep car customization options that will bring the authenticity and feel of Project CARS to mobile devices.”

Project CARS is a motorsport racing simulator that made its way onto PC and consoles in 2015, and has since sold over 2 million units worldwide. The game is known for being a faithful re-creation of an authentic racing experience, backed by professional racers. In addition to Project CARS, Slightly Mad Studios also developed hit racing games Need For Speed: Shift, Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends, and more.

“Alongside GAMEVIL, Project CARS GO puts players in the driver’s seat to experience the adrenaline pumping racing game in a whole new way,” said CEO of Slightly Mad Studios, Ian Bell. “The racing genre has a large, dedicated fan base, who are going to be stomping the gas pedal and burning rubber very soon.”

Through GAMEVIL’s global game publisher capabilities and Slightly Mad Studios’ history of delivering heart-stopping racers, this partnership will deliver an authentic and enjoyable mobile racing game to the masses.

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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, Berlin, Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Hanoi and Taipei, 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.

About Slightly Mad Studios

Founded in 2009, we’re the award-winning team behind the Project CARS franchise, and era-defining games such as the GTR® series, Need For Speed® Shift™, Shift 2 Unleashed®, Red Bull Air Race – The Game, and many other top-tier games.

SWING INTO ACTION WITH MARIO TENNIS ACES PRE-LAUNCH ONLINE TOURNAMENT FROM 2^nd JUNE

Nintendo Switch owners can try Mario’s new sporting outing in free online multiplayer demo for a limited time

16^th May 2018 – Fans looking forward to hitting the court with Mario and friends in Mario Tennis Aces for Nintendo Switch when it’s released on 22^nd June can get an early taste of the tennis action with a free pre-launch online tournament, starting on 2^nd June.

Tennis hopefuls will be able to pick from four playable characters – Mario, Peach, Yoshi, and Bowser – and take part in online multiplayer matches in a tournament format. As they advance through the tournament stages, they’ll earn points based on their performance, with five additional characters available to unlock in the demo by gaining enough points.

On top of the online tournaments, players can also get in some practice by playing one-off single-player tennis battles against a computer-controlled opponent*. Whether battling it out online against other players or polishing their skills against the CPU, all participants will be able to unlock a free additional costume of Mario in his traditional dungarees for use in the full game.

By downloading the free software from Nintendo eShop before the tournament starts, players can look forward to a weekend of fast and fun tennis action, as the tournament is open from 12:00am AEST on Saturday 2^nd June until 9:00am AEST on Monday 4^th June.

Get a taste of the tennis action that awaits in Mario Tennis Aces with the Mario Tennis Aces pre-launch online tournament, available to download in advance of the tournament running from 12:00am AEST on Saturday 2^nd June until 9:00am AEST on Monday 4^th June. Mario Tennis Aces launches for Nintendo Switch on 22^nd June.

* Connection to the internet required during play. Only available between 12:00am AEST on Saturday 2^nd June and 9:00am AEST on Monday 4^th June.

Additional Links:
Nintendo Switch website: http://www.nintendo.com.au/nintendo-switch/
Nintendo Australia website: http://www.nintendo.com.au/
Nintendo Australia Twitter: https://twitter.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo Australia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo AU on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/nintendoau