FACE A MYSTICAL THREAT WITH A NEW ARSENAL OF MAGIC IN WARRIORS OROCHI 4

Experience An All-New Gripping Narrative in the Warriors Orochi Series, Coming to PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PC via Steam

Hertfordshire, 10^th June 2018 – KOEI TECMO Europe is proud to officially announce today that Warriors Orochi 4, the latest instalment in the one versus thousands action game series, will be released across Europe in Autumn 2018 for the PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and digitally on Windows PC via Steam®.

Set in a world on the brink of chaos, heroes from across the Warring States period of Japan and the Three Kingdoms era of China successfully defeat the evil Orochi and end his reign. After overcoming their desperate struggle to save the world, our heroes return to their respective eras – or so they think. These two worlds, merged by an unknown entity, are again threatened and the heroes must find the key to restore them and return to their respective homes. As they begin to uncover the mystery surrounding their arrival in these new fused lands, their discoveries lead them to one deity: Zeus, the supreme god among gods.

Warriors Orochi 4’s gripping narrative can be experienced through the eyes of 170 characters, 165 returning from across the DYNASTY WARRIORS, SAMURAI WARRIORS and Warriors Orochi universes – with five new characters joining the roster. The renowned one versus thousands battle action will see all-new additions, with characters being able to cast powerful magic abilities to wipe out their foes; combining weaponry and magic can lead to devastating attacks which will stop enemies in their tracks.

While more information about the game’s release, narrative and new mechanics will follow in the coming weeks, KOEI TECMO Europe released a plethora of screenshots showcasing the magic battle action, returning characters, and new worlds which the heroes will fight across.

To keep up to date with the latest news on Warriors Orochi 4 please visit the official site at www.koeitecmoeurope.com/wo4, 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

WARRIORS OROCHI 4 ©2018 KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. WARRIORS OROCHI is a registered trademark of KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. The KT logo is a registered trademark of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

HEROES FROM MYTH OF OLD ARE BACK IN RETURNERS, AVAILABLE NOW

Nexon’s Folklore-inspired Mobile Game Unites History’s Greatest Heroes to Clash in Real-time, 5v5 Combat as it Launches Globally Today

Seoul – May 10, 2018 – Aladdin, Hercules, Cleopatra, Robin Hood and more are back and ready to go head-to-head today in Returners, the highly-anticipated management-RPG mobile game from NEXON Korea Corporation, subsidiary of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. Returners pits classic heroes spanning centuries of history, myth and lore to engage in thrilling real-time 5v5 combat. The game is available today worldwide for iOS and Android.

Returners combines fan-favorite RPG elements with original management-style gameplay to create a realistic and exciting sense of adventure, where strategic decisions carry real-time consequences. The game’s charming art direction reimagines familiar heroes, and creates a unique and gorgeous environment for players to explore, battle and compete in PvE and PvP matches, testing player skill, tactics and mettle. Returners launch features include:

• Iconic Heroes – Play as colorful and renowned heroes from history and myth of old, ranging from Theseus, the warrior king of Athens, to famed 16th century musical composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart;
• Strategic Team Management – Supplement the game’s expansive RPG adventure with an intuitive team management gameplay system to optimize a 5-hero squad. Choose powerful heroes from a variety of classes, such as the Tanker, Dealer and Supporter, and customize tactic cards and gear to advance in the PvE and PvP rankings;
• Thrilling 5v5 Battles – Lead a team of mighty heroes in intense, real-time 5v5 combat. Develop unique strategies and tactics to overcome formidable opponents in punishing PvE, league and tournament modes;
• Charming Animated Graphics – Familiar heroes are reborn in a bold, yet delightful art style. Enjoy beautiful landscapes and settings while spectacular visuals make interactive battles a joy to watch;
• Competitive League System – Battle through the introductory PvE mode for the honor of entering the PvP arena, where players compete in grueling league and tournament modes. Check daily rankings to see where players stack-up around the world, and challenge powerful opponents to claim a stake among the competitive elite! Players receive tournament rewards anytime they log-in following a competitive match.
• Special Launch Events – Obtain powerful items and rewards by participating in the special launch events, such as:
  • Grand Launch Coupon Event – Receive 1,000 Bluestones from the Returners Coupon window by tapping the in-game Settings icon, then tapping the Enter Coupon icon;
  • Bluestone Bonanza – Receive 30% more Bluestones on all Bluestone Package purchases for a limited time;
  • Energy Back Event – Play consistently and gather points to afford top-grade Gears just for playing;
  • 5-Star Hero Achievement – Upgrade a 1-Star Hero to 5-Star Hero and obtain rare rewards for a limited time.

Returners is available worldwide for iPhone and Android and is rated E for Everyone (ESRB). Additional information for members of the press:

• Click here for the Official Returners Facebook Page

About NEXON Co. Ltd.
NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world’s first graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. Nexon currently services nearly 100 titles in more than 190 countries. The Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

ONRUSH OPEN BETA DATES ANNOUNCED Open beta launches on Thursday 17^th May 

SYDNEY, 10^th May 2018 – Codemasters have today confirmed that the ONRUSH open beta will launch at 11pm (AEST) on Thursday 17^th May and will conclude at 7pm (AEST) on Monday 21^st May on both the PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One.

The open beta will teach players the basics of ONRUSH, with an interactive tutorial, before throwing them straight into the action in either ‘Superstar Practice’, where they’ll be able to hone their skills against AI competitors, or multiplayer.

Superstar Practice can be enjoyed solo or with a group of friends in co-operative mode. When playing solo, players will be able to take advantage of ONRUSH’s incredible Photomode*. Simply pause the madness, snap away using our advanced editing tools and filtering, before sharing the images with the world.

Players will also be able to dominate The Stampede in multiplayer mode. Lock horns with rivals from around the globe in exclusive 6v6 multiplayer events. Two beautiful yet deadly tracks, two game modes and 4 vehicle classes will become available throughout the beta with elements including night races and seasonal changes cycling throughout..

As players levels up through the beta, in both Superstar Practice and multiplayer, they can unlock stylish rewards for the final game in the form of Crashtags and Tombstones to drop and display when being wreaked or taking down rivals while in the heat of the action.

TRACKS – (Both will feature a variety of weather conditions and different times of day)

• Big Dune Beach
• Crater Lake

MODES

• Overdrive
• Countdown

 VEHICLE CLASSES

BLADE

• Firewall: RUSHing leaves a destructive trail of fire behind
• Crashbang: Your Tombstones are blinding when collected by opponents
• Tumbler: Earn RUSH directly from front and back flips

VORTEX

• Turbulence: RUSHing leaves a disruptive wake of turbulent air behind
• Touchdown: Timed boost landings are more effective
• Spiral: Earn RUSH directly from performing barrel rolls

 INTERCEPTOR

• Rampage: Refill your RUSH gauge with every successful takedown
• Surge: Initial boost usage is more powerful but more costly
• Pinpoint: Earn RUSH directly from performing near misses

TITAN

• Blockade: RUSHing drops a trail of blockades that slow your opponents down
• Shield: Give nearby teammates a shield that offers protection from big hits
• Impact: Earn RUSH directly from taking down opponents

Developed by the new Codemasters development team in Cheshire, UK (formerly Evolution Studios), ONRUSH is not about racing to the finish line. Racing with style and flair is what counts as you perform incredible takedowns and put everything on the line in order to power up your all-important RUSH bar.

ONRUSH will launch on PS4 and Xbox One on 5^th June 2018. For more information about the game, visit www.onrushgame.com. Fans can keep up to date with all the latest news by joining our communities on Facebook, Twitter and Reddit.

* Photomode is not available in co-op or multiplayer

OVERWATCH LEAGUE™ GRAND FINALS TO BE HELD AT BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN

A historic champion—the first in Overwatch League history—will be crowned in front of a global audience over 28-29 July AEST/NZST

Tickets to the two-day celebration go on sale 19 May AEST/NZST via Ticketmaster 

SYDNEY, Australia—10 May, 2018—The Grand Finals for the inaugural season of the Overwatch League, which will determine the champions of the world’s first global city-based esports league, will be held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, over 28-29 July, 2018 AEST/NZST.

Following the end of the Overwatch League regular season on Monday, 18 June, the postseason will begin with a field of six teams on Thursday, 12 July, at Blizzard Arena Los Angeles in Burbank, California. After the playoffs conclude, two finalists will take centre stage in the Big Apple—at the home arena of the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets—to battle for a share of the $1.4 million USD prize pool, the Overwatch League trophy, and a place in the history books.

The Grand Finals will feature an immersive on-site fan experience at Barclays Center, and will culminate in the ultimate showdown for the Overwatch League championship: the first team to win two best-of-five matches will take home the trophy. Play begins Saturday, 28 July, at 10:00 a.m. AEST / 12:00pm NZST with the first best-of-five match, and continues Sunday, 29 July, at 6:00 a.m. AEST / 8:00 a.m. NZST with the second and potential third series.

“The Overwatch League Grand Finals will be an epic experience for fans and viewers,” said Overwatch League commissioner Nate Nanzer. “We want this to be the pinnacle of esports, and holding it at a world-class venue like Barclays Center, in a global capital like New York, will help us celebrate not only the league’s two best teams, but the fans, partners, and players who have joined us on this incredible journey.”

“We are thrilled to host the inaugural Overwatch League Grand Finals, as we are quickly becoming a marquee destination for global esports leagues,” said Brett Yormark, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment. “This past year, the Overwatch League became the breakout league in the sports industry, and we anticipate drawing a dynamic international audience to experience the event live in July.”

Tickets to the two-day event go on sale on Saturday, 19 May, at 6:00 a.m. AEST / 8:00 a.m. NZST, and can be purchased on ticketmaster.com and barclayscenter.com or by calling +1-800-745-3000. Tickets also can be purchased at the American Express Box Office beginning Sunday, 20 May, at 2:00 a.m. AEST / 4:00 a.m. NZST. One-day tickets will go on sale at a later date, subject to availability.

Tickets to the first two rounds of the Overwatch League postseason at Blizzard Arena Los Angeles go on sale Thursday, 10 May, at 11:00 p.m. AEST / Friday, 11 May at 1:00 a.m. NZST via AXS.com.

Visit www.overwatchleague.com/#signup to register to receive information about ticketing for the 2018 Overwatch League Grand Finals and more.

About the Overwatch League™:

The Overwatch League™ is the first major global professional esports league with city-based teams across Asia, Europe, and North America. Overwatch® was created by globally acclaimed publisher Blizzard Entertainment (a division of Activision Blizzard—Nasdaq: ATVI), whose iconic franchises have helped lay the foundations and push the boundaries of professional esports over the last 15 years. The latest addition to Blizzard’s stable of twenty-one #1 games,[1] Overwatch was built from the ground up for online competition, with memorable characters and fast-paced action designed for the most engaging gameplay and spectator experiences. To learn more about the Overwatch League, visit www.overwatchleague.com.

About Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment:

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment (BSE) develops and operates state-of-the-art venues and manages premier sports franchises, delivering dynamic content and experiences for audiences. BSE oversees programming, marketing, sales, and operations for Barclays Center, NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, and LIU Brooklyn Paramount Theatre. BSE manages and controls the Brooklyn Nets and its NBA G League team, the Long Island Nets, as well as the business operations of the NHL’s New York Islanders.

Barclays Center, which opened in September, 2012, offers 17,732 seats for basketball, 15,795 for hockey, and up to 19,000 seats for concerts, and has 101 luxury suites, four bars/lounges, four clubs, and Parm Italian Restaurant & 40/40 CLUB by Tanduay Rum.

NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, reopened in April, 2017, after undergoing an extensive renovation. The Coliseum offers 14,500 seats for basketball, MMAb and boxing, 13,900 for hockey, up to 15,000 for concerts, and 4,500 seats for its theatre configuration. With a focus on emerging businesses, BSE identifies and creates alliances, strategic partnerships and other business opportunities to ensure the success of its assets.

90s-inspired FPS Hellbound Rips and Tears onto PC in 2019

Survival Mode Available for Free

BUENOS AIRES – 10 May, 2018 – Hellbound, the ridiculously violent ‘90s-inspired FPS from developer Saibot Studios, rips its way onto the scene in 2019. A free Survival Mode teasing the potential of a full campaign is available today on Steam for those who can’t wait to get a taste of the slaughter.

When it’s time to destroy demons with bones, bullets, or bare hands, Hellgore is the man for the job. This big, stitched-up slab of muscle has one thing on his mind: crimson carnage. Well, he has his own fully fleshed-out backstory, but that’s not important right now. Just know that he’s no stranger to gunning down the demonic denizens of Hell.

Hellbound is a ‘90s FPS, 20 years later with old-school gameplay, and new-school quality. Remember when shooters were brutally hard, fast-paced, and violent? Imagine that rendered grotesquely in Unreal Engine 4. In the Survival Mode available today for free, Hellgore smashes and blasts monsters in a wave-based arena, reveling in chaos as heavy metal and industrial music chugs in the background. Every wave summons hordes of enemies to cleave through.

Five weapons round out Hellgore’s arsenal in Survival Mode, with more to come through frequent updates. The Headcrusher, Simple Shotgun, Triple Shotgun, Indolora (remember Ol’ Painless from Predator?), and Rocket Launcher are his implements of destruction as he takes on the soldiers of Hell. Power-ups like Hell Damage, Hell Speed, and Hell Skin increase your attack power, speed, and explosive resistance respectively.

If Kickstarter funding goals are met, Survival Mode becomes just a teaser for the single-player campaign Saibot Studios wants to create. Even more weapons, enemies, power-ups, and Hellgore’s full story are on the way if Hellbound accrues $100,000. Multiplayer modes including co-op and death matches can become a reality.

“Classic ‘90s first-person shooters were my favorite games growing up and they introduced me to video game development,” said Tobias Rusjan, founder of Saibot Studios. “I want to share that love by taking those ideas and dialing them up to 11 in the 21s century.”

For more information, please explore Hellbound’s official site, Twitter, Facebook, and Steam forums.

About Saibot Studios

Saibot Studios is an indie developer based in various parts of Argentina. With a small budget and a huge effort, the team created the Doorways series, a horror saga. Now they want to bring their love of ‘90s shooters to the forefront, marrying their goals of making games for hardcore gamers and simple-yet-satisfying mechanics.

To learn more about Saibot Studios please visit their official website.

SABER INTERACTIVE’S NBA PLAYGROUNDS 2 LAUNCHES MAY 22 ON PLAYSTATION®4, XBOX ONE, NINTENDO SWITCH™ AND WINDOWS PC

New Gameplay Trailer Shows Off New Playgrounds, Worldwide League Play, Season Mode, Four-Person Online Multiplayer and More!

MAPLEWOOD, N.J. – May 9, 2018 – Independent studio Saber Interactive has announced that NBA Playgrounds 2, the smash-hit arcade-action sports game sequel, will arrive on May 22, 2018, for $19.99 on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ and Windows PC.

NBA Playgrounds 2’s first official gameplay trailer shows how it’s taking the series’ over-the-top, two-on-two street action even higher on new playgrounds around the world. New features include Playgrounds Championship mode, a worldwide ranked league with multiple competitive solo and co-op ladders, as well as a new single-player Season mode that recreates the experience of leading a team through the regular season and playoffs. There’s also four-player online matches, co-op matches against AI, improved matchmaking with dedicated servers, the return of three-point contests, custom matches, and more!

Putting the sport’s biggest players front and center, NBA Playgrounds 2 will launch with over 200 current and retired NBA players – including Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, DeMar DeRozan, Damian Lillard, Karl-Anthony Towns, Shaquille O’Neal, Magic Johnson, Dr. J., Allen Iverson and Larry Bird. There are also new moves and power-ups to bust out, improved AI, and new player models and animations.

NBA Playgrounds 2 is rated E (Everyone) by the ESRB. For more information, visit playgroundsgame.com, and follow the series on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Saber Interactive

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

About THINK450

THINK450 is the innovation engine of the NBPA, charged with creating disruptive and substantive business relationships for the most marketable athletes on the planet. THINK450 represents every current NBA player and works with leading companies and brands across all industries to help its members capitalize on growth opportunities in the content, marketing, technology, and licensing arenas – among others. For more information, please visit THINK450.com.

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

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

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 29^th 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.

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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, 9^th 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 8^th 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.

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