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GOOD SHEPHERD ENTERTAINMENT TO RELEASE ITALO GAMES’ 1970s CRIME FILM ACTION MASTERPIECE MILANOIR ON MAY 31

GOOD SHEPHERD ENTERTAINMENT TO RELEASE ITALO GAMES’ 1970s CRIME FILM ACTION MASTERPIECE MILANOIR ON MAY 31

Hunt for the Truth in an Underworld of Violence and Betrayal on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ and Windows PC

AMSTERDAM and MILAN  May 9, 2018 – Good Shepherd Entertainment and independent developer Italo Games have have revealed that Milanoir, the bloody action homage to the masterpiece Italian crime movies of the 1970s, will launch on May 31, 2018. The game will be available on Nintendo Switch™ and Windows PC, as well as two previously unannounced platforms: the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One.

Inspired by classic films like Caliber 9 and Almost Human, Milanoir is a story of greed, betrayal and revenge drawn to life with stylish pixel art graphics and a funky ‘70s soundtrack. Sneak, choke and shoot through the violent criminal underbelly of Milan on the hunt for the man who framed you, surviving breathtaking vehicle chases and gunfights while taking out anyone who stands in your way.

Milanoir’s action-packed campaign can be experienced alone or with a partner in crime with two-player local co-op. This feature has even been designed with the unique capabilities of the Nintendo Switch™ in mind, as it allows two players to complete the entire campaign in co-op mode on one console with each player using one Joy‑Con™ controller. The game also features a fast-paced arena mode that will put your death-defying talents to the test.

For more information, visit www.goodshepherd.games/games/milanoir, follow the game on Facebook, and follow @GoodShepherdEnt and @MilanoirGame on Twitter.

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

About Italo Games

Italo Games was born from the chance meeting of a developer and a designer who were working at the same mobile game company in Milan. They soon realized that they shared a common vision on the game they wanted to make. Hence they decided to put everything else aside: they found an Italian investor, hired a great freelance pixel artist from Bari and started working tirelessly to make the Milanoir dream come true. Italo Games is a young team which aims to make games with a strong focus on aesthetics and narratives.

CARTOON NETWORK RELEASES BEN 10: IT’S HERO TIME INTERACTIVE ADVENTURE EXCLUSIVELY FOR AMAZON’S ECHO DOT KIDS EDITION

CARTOON NETWORK RELEASES BEN 10: IT’S HERO TIME INTERACTIVE ADVENTURE EXCLUSIVELY FOR AMAZON’S ECHO DOT KIDS EDITION

Help Ben, Gwen and Grandpa Max Through an Original Story Powered by Cartoon Network’s Skill for Alexa With Twists and Turns Determined by Your Choices!

ATLANTA May 9, 2018 – Cartoon Network has released Ben 10: It’s Hero Time, a new interactive story experience available now exclusively through Amazon’s Echo Dot Kids Edition and FreeTime on Alexa, which launch today. Based on Ben 10, the original animated series produced by Cartoon Network Studios about a kid superhero who can transform into different aliens, this voice-based choose-your-own-adventure experience is free to enjoy as a skill through Alexa, Amazon’s cloud-based voice service.

Ben 10: It’s Hero Time lets players guide Ben Tennyson, his cousin Gwen, and Grandpa Max on an imaginative voice-first adventure powered by their own choices. As the journey progresses, players’ vocal responses will determine which direction the story takes, as Ben travels the world with his family, takes down bad guys and saves the day. It’s hero time!

Ben 10: It’s Hero Time also includes a special Ben 10 chime kids can use for timers, clocks and reminders with Echo Dot Kids Edition and FreeTime on Alexa.

Designed for endless fun with kids at heart, Echo Dot Kids Edition is a hands-free, voice-controlled speaker featuring Alexa. Just ask, and Alexa will play age-appropriate music, tell stories, answer questions, and more. Echo Dot Kids Edition and FreeTime on Alexa combine all of Amazon’s best kids experiences with convenient FreeTime parental controls, making it easy to set daily time limits and review activity from Amazon’s online Parent Dashboard.

Echo Dot Kids Edition is available to purchase now at www.amazon.com/echo-dot-kids-edition and includes a year of FreeTime Unlimited, which comes packed with fun and educational activities, as well as a kid-friendly collection of Audible books, music and games.

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About Cartoon Network

Cartoon Network is Turner’s global entertainment brand and the # 1 animation network in the U.S., offering the best in original content for kids and families with such hits as Adventure Time, The Powerpuff Girls, Steven Universe, We Bare Bears and The Amazing World of Gumball. Seen in 192 countries and over 400 million homes, Cartoon Network is known for being a leader in innovation with its approach to engaging and inspiring kids at the intersection of creativity and technology. Its pro-social initiative, Stop Bullying: Speak Up is an acknowledged and often used resource for kids and adults looking for tools that can assist in dealing with the ongoing issue of bullying.

Turner, a Time Warner company, is a global entertainment, sports and news company that creates premium content and delivers exceptional experiences to fans whenever and wherever they consume content. These efforts are fueled by data-driven insights and industry-leading technology. Turner owns and operates some of the most valuable brands in the world, including Adult Swim, Bleacher Report, Boomerang, Cartoon Network, CNN, ELEAGUE, FilmStruck, Great Big Story, HLN, iStreamPlanet, Super Deluxe, TBS, Turner Classic Movies (TCM), TNT, truTV and Turner Sports.

Brand New Narrative Trailer Reveals the Unforgettable Nightmare World of Upcoming Agony

Brand New Narrative Trailer Reveals the Unforgettable Nightmare World of Upcoming Agony

Walnut Creek, Calif. – May 9, 2018 – Developer Madmind Studios and publisher Maximum Games revealed more narrative details for the highly anticipated horror game Agony, releasing May 29th on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC.

Today’s trailer showcases tormented souls awakening in a nightmare world and sets the tone for the horrific, immersive world of Agony where we get our first glimpses of what our protagonist’s journey entails: an existence ruled by the mysterious Red Goddess, who’s hold over all around her is inescapable. If you’re to escape her reign, you’ll need to learn how to defeat some of the most grotesque and dangerous creatures that hell has ever known.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptKwODIQKs4

Agony throws players in the midst of hell where they strive to stay alive and solve the riddle behind the mysterious Red Goddess; architect of this place of sorrow and pain, and the sole entity with knowledge of how escape… but there is more to the story than it seems. Haunted by nightmare creatures, players gain the ability to possess demons and other souls to find their way out of hell.

Since its announcement, Agony has been featured on numerous “Most Anticipated Horror Games 2018” lists and the Kickstarter-financed title is poised to challenge players with its brutal and malevolent environments as one of the premier horror titles of the year.

Agony features a full-fledged story mode as well as an open challenge system that randomly generates levels for players to explore and survive to gain new high scores.

For more information please visit AgonyGame.com.

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About Madmind Studio

Madmind Studio is a game development studio created in 2016 by Tomasz Dutkiewicz. We are the team of game developers who are working for more than ten years in the video gaming industry.Our studio comprises veteran game developers, who have worked on numerous AAA titles, such as Witcher 3, The Division, Sniper: GW2, Alien Rage, Enemy front and more. The invaluable experience we have gained with these titles allows us to use this knowledge not only to translate it into high-quality titles but also to help and train new, passionate people who are just beginning their adventure with the gaming industry. At first, our studio only had nine people. The dynamic development of the company allowed us to double the number of employees employed. We are determined to create best possible, visually stunning games with a unique atmosphere.

About Koch Media

Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (software, games and films). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe and the USA. The Koch Media group has more than 20 years of experience in the digital media business, and has risen to become the number one distributor in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Kaspersky Labs, NC SOFT, Sega, Square Enix and Tecmo-Koei, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarters in Planegg near Munich/Germany, Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux and the United States.

About Maximum Games

Maximum Games ranks as a top 15 global video game publisher of interactive digital entertainment spanning all genres and supporting multi-platforms. The company’s mission is to provide a proven and strong hands-on approach to publishing, marketing and distribution. Established in 2009, the company is led by female entrepreneur Christina Seelye, a seasoned executive of digital consumer products and channel marketing. Under Seelye’s leadership, the company has been recognized with numerous awards such as “Fastest Growing Tech Company” by American Business Awards, and has made the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies for the past three years. Maximum Games has offices in both the US and UK, and continues to expand its scope of global publishing and distribution via direct reach and strategic partnerships. For more information on Maximum Games, visit the company’s website at www.maximumgames.com.

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

ESTABLISH YOUR DOMAIN AND CREATE YOUR OWN AMBITION IN THE GRAND STRATEGY SERIES, NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: TAISHI

ESTABLISH YOUR DOMAIN AND CREATE YOUR OWN AMBITION IN THE GRAND STRATEGY SERIES, NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: TAISHI

A Brand-New Resolve System Compliments Returning Systems to Bring True Simulation Combat to Iconic Series 

Hertfordshire, 9th May 2018 – KOEI TECMO Europe today detailed the wide breadth of strategies available to players in Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi, providing players with all the tools necessary to build up their domain and conquer their foes. The latest entry in the Grand Strategy series, which focuses on the pivotal Warring States Era, is slated for release on the 8th June 2018 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and digitally for Windows PC via Steam® – marking the 35th anniversary of the series.

In Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi, players are able to step in the shoes of their favourite officer or lord and increase their clan’s influence in Japan. For players to successfully rule and conquer the land they will have to utilise a range of strategic options, including one of the newest features introduced to the series in Taishi: The Resolve System. Each move will have to be considered by the player, as the system introduces a set of aspirations – all of which decide how an officer will act in a given situation; Shingen Takeda, the head of the Takeda clan, has the resolve “Law of Kai” which focuses on the idea that everyone should be treated equally in every situation. Achieving an officer’s ambitions will prove worthwhile as it will unlock bonuses, such as increased gold or attack damage, to assist in the campaign.

To complement the addition of the Resolve System, the Council System has been augmented to allow each attending officer the option to approve new policies. This could create situations with an officer having their own set of aspirations, and this belief will influence their decision to agree or disagree with the mentioned policies.

An abundance of battle tactics can be utilised in Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi, allowing players to choose the best strategy to overthrow enemy units. Building upon the previous entries in the series, a new 2-part turn-based battle system is introduced; the Planning Phase pauses the action so that players can strategically plan their next move and then, when they are ready, the Execution Phase commences where the battle unfolds in real-time. While in the Planning Phase players will be presented with a variety of different strategies, all of which have their own advantages and disadvantages depending on how they are used. One strategy uses the formation ‘The Woodpecker’- causing a devastating blow to enemy units, though this takes five turns before an attack successfully lands.

Complimenting the battle system during gameplay are the Civic Development systems, where players are able to improve aspects of their domain to earn useful resources and in-game advantages. One of the key aspects to building a successful domain is through the use of Facilities. Farming, Irrigation and Military facilities all provide useful resources; generating gold and supplies, raising the satisfaction levels of neighbouring districts, and increasing the army size & providing them with greater weaponry and equipment. Greatly improved production rates and resources can be earned through the effective use of Trade Routes; expanding into a neighbouring district, and sharing resources, will even offer resources which cannot be produced within the player’s current domain.

To celebrate the announcement, KOEI TECMO Europe also released a selection of screenshots which provide a first look at character Ambition Cards; and a plethora of images detailing the strategic possibilities available to players within Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi.

To discover more of the key historical figures that shaped Sengoku era Japan, and stay in touch with the latest Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi news, please visit the official site at www.koeitecmoeurope.com/taishi, like www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames, and follow us on twitter @koeitecmoeurope

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

DESTINY 2 EXPANSION II: WARMIND BRINGS NEW GEAR, ENDGAME CONTENT, AND ACTIVITIES TO PLAYERS

DESTINY 2 EXPANSION II: WARMIND BRINGS NEW GEAR, ENDGAME CONTENT, AND ACTIVITIES TO PLAYERS

Bungie Partners with Vicarious Visions to Develop New Expansion for Destiny 2, Ushering in Season Three with Updates for all Destiny 2 Players 

Experience a New Chapter in the World of Destiny 2 with the Untold Story of Ana Bray 

May 9, 2018 – Bungie, Vicarious Visions and Activision, a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), announced today that Destiny 2 Expansion II: Warmind is now available for download on PlayStation®4, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, and PC.  The PC version of the expansion is available exclusively on Battle.net®, Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed online-gaming platform. Destiny 2 Expansion II: Warmind marks the second official expansion to the award-winning Destiny 2, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Destiny videogame. Warmind includes new gear, deeper endgame content, activities, an all-new story, and features an epic new boss battle that challenges players in new ways. In Warmind, players will meet Ana Bray, a hero voiced by prominent actress Jamie Chung.

The expansion continues to build on the Destiny 2 universe for the dedicated and returning fans who want to enjoy a fresh chapter in a story campaign.  Players venture into a polar ice cap on Mars to explore epic adventures and activities. For players seeking an extremely challenging experience, Warmind includes an all-new endgame activity called Escalation Protocol. In this mode, players fight through increasingly difficult waves of Hive combatants. Included in the expansion and going live on Saturday, May 12th in ANZ is a new Raid Lair, a Destiny fan-favourite endgame activity, called “Spire of Stars,” that offers new areas to explore, a brand-new boss to conquer, and unique rewards to acquire.

Additionally, with the launch of Warmind, Season 3 gameplay updates begin for all players of Destiny 2; these include powerful upgrades to Exotic weapons, the introduction of Ranked Crucible play, new Crucible maps, Private Matches, additional Vault Space, and much more.

“We are excited about the future of the Destiny franchise.  Together, as partners with Bungie, we have taken various steps to create a dialogue between those who make the game, and those who play.” said Byron Beede, executive vice president and general manager for Destiny at Activision. He added, “Warmind represents another step toward bringing the Destiny 2 hobby back to our dedicated players.”

“Since the launch of Destiny, we have played alongside and seen our amazingly passionate fans help evolve our universe.  With Warmind, we want to show we are actively listening to the global community and that we are also committed to respecting players’ time in game.  We know many of our fans have expressed a need for deeper endgame activities in Destiny 2, with more meaningful rewards, and we are excited to continue to improve that experience for them with this release,” said Sam Jones, project lead at Bungie.

“Vicarious Visions is proud to be a part of this franchise as fans, and now as developers,” said Jennifer Oneal, studio head for Vicarious Visions.  She added, “We’ve learned a lot from Bungie while working together and we hope the players see the care and craft we’ve given Warmind.”

At launch, PlayStation® gamers will get access to an additional timed exclusive* Strike called The Insight Terminus that will include an earnable timed exclusive* Armour set for each class until at least Spring 2018.

Players can purchase Destiny 2 Expansion II: Warmind individually ($29.95 AUD), or as part of the Destiny 2 Expansion Pass ($49.95 AUD), which includes both Expansion I and Expansion II, on PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One and PC, exclusively on Battle.net®Destiny 2 game is required to play, and is sold separately.

For more game information, visit www.DestinyTheGame.com and follow the official Destiny social channels on Facebook and @DestinyTheGame on Instagram and Twitter. The community can interact directly with the developers at www.Bungie.net, Facebook, @Bungie on Twitter, Instagram and www.Twitch.tv/Bungie on Twitch.

About Bungie

Bungie is an independent, employee-owned game development studio dedicated to creating hopeful worlds that inspire passionate player communities. For more than two-and-a-half decades that purpose has led to the creation of some of the industry’s most celebrated gaming franchises, including Marathon, Myth, Halo, and Destiny. Today, Bungie is focused on creating new experiences and adventures for the Destiny 2 community to share.

About Activision

Headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., Activision is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations throughout the world and is a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), an S&P 500 company. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com or by following @Activision.

Blizzard Selling Pink Mercy Skin to Support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

12% of women will experience breast cancer at some point in their lives. Contrary to popular belief, men can also develop breast cancer.

Blizzard is joining the fight against breast cancer by sending in everyone’s favourite Overwatch medic Mercy to help. From May 8-21, Blizzard is selling a legendary quality Mercy skin. The skin features brand new graphics and pink ribbon accents in reference to the pink ribbon that serves as a symbol for breast cancer awareness. The skin costs $14.99 USD/$21.95 AUD. Buyers will be able to purchase the skin for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The skin will be bound to one account on one platform of choice.

Blizzard will be donating 100% of the proceeds to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. No matter how many skins are sold, Blizzard has pledged a minimum donation of $250,000 USD. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation uses funds to support promising research to prevent and cure breast cancer.

Join Mercy and the Overwatch team to ensure that heroes never die! Grab your Mercy skin at the Blizzard shop.

DESTINY 2 EXPANSION II: WARMIND BRINGS NEW GEAR, ENDGAME CONTENT, AND ACTIVITIES TO PLAYERS

DESTINY 2 EXPANSION II: WARMIND BRINGS NEW GEAR, ENDGAME CONTENT, AND ACTIVITIES TO PLAYERS

Bungie Partners with Vicarious Visions to Develop New Expansion for Destiny 2, Ushering in Season Three with Updates for all Destiny 2 Players 

Experience a New Chapter in the World of Destiny 2 with the Untold Story of Ana Bray 

May 9, 2018 – Bungie, Vicarious Visions and Activision, a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), announced today that Destiny 2 Expansion II: Warmind is now available for download on PlayStation®4, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, and PC.  The PC version of the expansion is available exclusively on Battle.net®, Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed online-gaming platform. Destiny 2 Expansion II: Warmind marks the second official expansion to the award-winning Destiny 2, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Destiny videogame. Warmind includes new gear, deeper endgame content, activities, an all-new story, and features an epic new boss battle that challenges players in new ways. In Warmind, players will meet Ana Bray, a hero voiced by prominent actress Jamie Chung.

The expansion continues to build on the Destiny 2 universe for the dedicated and returning fans who want to enjoy a fresh chapter in a story campaign.  Players venture into a polar ice cap on Mars to explore epic adventures and activities. For players seeking an extremely challenging experience, Warmind includes an all-new endgame activity called Escalation Protocol. In this mode, players fight through increasingly difficult waves of Hive combatants. Included in the expansion and going live on Saturday, May 12th in ANZ is a new Raid Lair, a Destiny fan-favourite endgame activity, called “Spire of Stars,” that offers new areas to explore, a brand-new boss to conquer, and unique rewards to acquire.

Additionally, with the launch of Warmind, Season 3 gameplay updates begin for all players of Destiny 2; these include powerful upgrades to Exotic weapons, the introduction of Ranked Crucible play, new Crucible maps, Private Matches, additional Vault Space, and much more.

“We are excited about the future of the Destiny franchise.  Together, as partners with Bungie, we have taken various steps to create a dialogue between those who make the game, and those who play.” said Byron Beede, executive vice president and general manager for Destiny at Activision. He added, “Warmind represents another step toward bringing the Destiny 2 hobby back to our dedicated players.”

“Since the launch of Destiny, we have played alongside and seen our amazingly passionate fans help evolve our universe.  With Warmind, we want to show we are actively listening to the global community and that we are also committed to respecting players’ time in game.  We know many of our fans have expressed a need for deeper endgame activities in Destiny 2, with more meaningful rewards, and we are excited to continue to improve that experience for them with this release,” said Sam Jones, project lead at Bungie.

“Vicarious Visions is proud to be a part of this franchise as fans, and now as developers,” said Jennifer Oneal, studio head for Vicarious Visions.  She added, “We’ve learned a lot from Bungie while working together and we hope the players see the care and craft we’ve given Warmind.”

At launch, PlayStation® gamers will get access to an additional timed exclusive* Strike called The Insight Terminus that will include an earnable timed exclusive* Armour set for each class until at least Spring 2018.

Players can purchase Destiny 2 Expansion II: Warmind individually ($29.95 AUD), or as part of the Destiny 2 Expansion Pass ($49.95 AUD), which includes both Expansion I and Expansion II, on PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One and PC, exclusively on Battle.net®Destiny 2 game is required to play, and is sold separately.

For more game information, visit www.DestinyTheGame.com and follow the official Destiny social channels on Facebook and @DestinyTheGame on Instagram and Twitter. The community can interact directly with the developers at www.Bungie.net, Facebook, @Bungie on Twitter, Instagram and www.Twitch.tv/Bungie on Twitch.

About Bungie

Bungie is an independent, employee-owned game development studio dedicated to creating hopeful worlds that inspire passionate player communities. For more than two-and-a-half decades that purpose has led to the creation of some of the industry’s most celebrated gaming franchises, including Marathon, Myth, Halo, and Destiny. Today, Bungie is focused on creating new experiences and adventures for the Destiny 2 community to share.

About Activision

Headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., Activision is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations throughout the world and is a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), an S&P 500 company. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com or by following @Activision.

CONAN EXILES OUT TODAY, OVER 1 MILLION SOLD

CONAN EXILES OUT TODAY, OVER 1 MILLION SOLD

Conan Exiles, Funcom’s open-world survival game, has now left Early Access and launched in full on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 at retail

9th May 2018 – The Barbarian has arrived! The whole team at Funcom is proud and excited to announce that Conan Exiles, the open-world survival game set in the savage lands of Conan the Barbarian, successfully launched today on Xbox One, and PlayStation 4! A major launch update went out across all platforms, introducing massive new areas to the game world as well as bringing the game up from Early Access to the launch build on Xbox One. Funcom also announced today that the game has sold over one million copies even before today’s launch.

Conan Exiles has seen massive changes, additions, and improvements throughout its Early Access phase. The size of the game world has more than doubled, dozens of new features and mechanics have been added, and huge amounts of new content has made it into the game. Today’s launch version introduces the new Swamp and Volcano biomes, and finally introduces the up-to-date version of the new Purge gameplay where monsters will attack and try to bring down your base.

At the time of writing, Conan Exiles has sold over one million copies before launch, based on Early Access / Game Preview sales and retail and digital pre-orders.

Conan Exiles is already one of the most successful titles in Funcom’s 25-year history,” said Funcom CEO Rui Casais. “This has been a great experience for us. When I look at the incredible journey the game has gone through in just 15 months of Early Access as well as the very positive development in player reviews over the past few months, I feel confident that we’ve been successful in what we set out to do. I’m very proud of the amazing work everyone on the team has done.”

Last, but certainly not least, Funcom is thrilled to announce that a Collector’s Edition is available exclusively at EB Games. This one-of-a-kind (and very limited) edition contains a wealth of exclusive items both physical and digital sure to satisfy any fan of Conan the Barbarian and Conan Exiles.

The Collector’s Edition includes:

  • FIGURINE: 15 cm / 6-inch Conan the Barbarian polyresin figurine, modelled after Conan from the Conan Exiles cinematic trailer
  • CUSTOM COMIC BOOK: Full-color print comic book created in collaboration with Dark Horse Comics specifically for this game. The comic book tells the story of Conan on one of his adventures in the Exiled Lands.
  • SOUNDTRACKS: Three soundtracks featuring the music from Conan Exiles as well as the music from Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures and Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer.
  • ARTBOOK: Go behind the scenes and discover some of the incredible production artworks developers used to guide their vision for the game in this full-colour, print artbook.
  • WORLD MAP: Full-color printed map of the world of Conan Exiles.
  • DIGITAL COMIC BOOKS: Code to unlock six full-colour digital comic books from Dark Horse Comics, featuring the entire “A Witch Shall Be Born” story arc.
  • DIGITAL RPG BOOK: Code to unlock the 368 full-colour digital rulebook created by Modiphius for their Conan pen and paper role-playing game. Everything you need to play!

Conan Exiles is an open world survival game set in the savage lands of Conan the Barbarian. Here players must survive in a vast and seamless world, build a home and a kingdom, and dominate in savage combat and epic warfare in either single-player or multiplayer.

For more information about Conan Exiles, please visit www.conanexiles.com.

Last Encounter Lands on Planet Steam Today

Last Encounter Lands on Planet Steam Today

Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One Launching Q3 2018

ZAGREB, Croatia – May 8, 2018 – Last Encounter, the intergalactic roguelike twin-stick shooter with extensive weapon customization from Exordium Games, launches on Windows and Mac today. Reinforcements will arrive on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in Q3 2018. 

A savage, technologically superior race has invaded Earth and humanity is on the brink of extinction. Thankfully, newly discovered cloning technology has given the remaining survivors a last bit of hope. Earth’s remaining pilots must traverse procedurally generated galaxies to thwart the alien onslaught in a final fight for survival.

Choose from a variety of pilot clones, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Pair pilots with distinct ships rigged with diverse attributes and abilities. Salvage and combine weapon components to create the armaments of your wildest dreams and bring an end to the extraterrestrial invaders.

Brave the cosmos alone or recruit up to three fellow pilots for fast-paced, engaging couch co-op. Resources are shared, so allies must work together, managing and purchasing weapon components to fight off waves of enemies and bring peace to Earth once again.

“When playing co-op in Last Encounter, players will need to strategically use resources to best prepare for fighting off waves of enemies,” said Andrej Kovacevic, game director, Exordium Games. “Whether alone or with friends, players can engage in frantic, intense battles over and over again with the joy of weapon experimentation and loads of replayability.”

Last Encounter is now available on Steam for $14.99 in English. For more information, visit the official website, check out the official Discord or follow Last Encounter on Twitter and Facebook.

About Exordium Games

Exordium Games is a Croatia-based independent studio that united more than a dozen developers under a shared belief that games have a vital role in modern society’s evolution and future. Exordium strives to create magnificent adventures that can be enjoyed by people all over the world.

The Fortnite x Avengers Limited Time Mashup is now live!

The Fortnite x Avengers Limited Time Mashup is now live!

Play as the mad titan himself in a limited Fortnite Battle Royale mashup

Wield true power… the Infinity Gauntlet! Hop into Fortnite Battle Royale and become Thanos in the Infinity Gauntlet Limited Time Mashup, available now free on all platforms that Fortnite is available.

Players will drop in solo as they hunt for and fight over the Infinity Gauntlet. The first to equip the Gauntlet will transform into the mighty Thanos and wield the Gauntlet’s power!

For a short tease of the mode, check out today’s new trailer below. For more information, head over to www.fortnite.com.

ABOUT EPIC GAMES
Founded in 1991, Epic Games is the creator of Fortnite, Unreal, Gears of War, Shadow Complex, and the Infinity Blade series of games. Epic’s Unreal Engine technology brings high-fidelity, interactive experiences to PC, console, mobile, the Web, AR and VR. Unreal Engine is freely available at unrealengine.com. For more information on the studio, visit epicgames.com and check out @EpicGames.