When Gaming Meets Good — I, Hope for Xbox One Is Available Now

All Proceeds From the Game Sales on Xbox One Will Go Directly to GameChanger Charity

Portland, Oregon, April 18, 2018 – Video game developer, Kenny Roy, has generously donated I, Hope, a 3D adventure game designed to empower children fighting cancer, entirely to GameChanger Charity to help in their mission of supporting children and families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. Available today on Xbox One, Microsoft has agreed to direct 100% of all revenue from game sales directly to GameChanger Charity making it the first entirely charitable game on the platform.

“I, Hope is an amazing example of a game that is expanding the content that we have on the platform while also providing such support (both mentally and financially) for those who are dealing with such a difficult disease,” said Katie Stone Perez, Senior Program Manager at ID@Xbox.

I, Hope is a 3D adventure game designed to help children with cancer and other life threatening illnesses. The player assumes the role of Hope, a young girl whose island home is destroyed by the evil monster Cancer. Hope must travel to five islands to acquire the artifacts of Knowledge, Strength, Courage, and Support to fight Cancer. I, Hope provides gamers with an experience that will stay with them long after putting down the controller by conveying the message that we all have the power to overcome cancer and make our mark on the world.

I, Hope features original music by GameChanger Charity co-founder, Taylor Carol. In his own battle with cancer, he recognized video games as a source of comfort during his multi-year stay at medical institutions. After beating cancer, he founded the charity with his father, Jim Carol.

“Games like I, Hope allow kids who are stuck in a room by themselves to play in virtual playgrounds with other kids,” said Taylor Carol, co-founder GameChanger Charity.

The journey to create a game designed to help children cope with the disease and treatment of cancer began when Kenny Roy met with GameChanger Charity at the Game Developers Conference in 2016. Since then, Kenny has received partner support from several industry heavyweights including Microsoft Research, Unity, Twitch, Razer, and ++Good Games to make the game a reality. At last year’s Game Developers Conference, I, Hope won the “Gaming for Everyone” award during the Independent Games Festival (IGF). Earlier this month, the Entertainment Software Association showcased I, Hope as part of a discussion with Congressman Pete Sessions to highlight the positive impacts gaming can provide.

I, Hope’s encouraging message and gameplay is designed to support the emotional and mental well-being of children that are in the fight for their lives. It is the powerful story of how one disease can impact an entire village. Together, hopeful and strong, we have the power to overcome cancer.

“After years of developing I, Hope it means so much to get it in the hands of gamers who will receive this powerful message. I hope my game will help kids that are struggling in hospitals around the world,” said Kenny Roy, creator of I, Hope.

I, Hope is available on Xbox One; all proceeds go directly to supporting GameChanger Charity’s mission.

About ++ Good Games

++Good (Double Plus Good) Games celebrates and champions the best games, the best developers, and the greatest experiences this industry has to offer. Through our publishing capabilities, podcasts, events, social activations and more, we share exceptional industry projects that feed our long-time love affair with video games. For more information, visit http://doubleplusgoodgames.com.

About GameChanger Charity

GameChanger Charity leverages technology and innovation to ease the pain and suffering of children facing life-threatening illnesses. The non-profit organization  has helped tens of thousands of children and families and raised millions of dollars in support of this mission. For more information visit https://gamechangercharity.org/our-story/our-mission.

About Kenny Roy

Kenny Roy was an animator and VFX studio owner for almost 18 years before he turned his sights on game development. He is self-taught in both fields. Looking towards the future, Kenny sees games as both the best fundraising tools and medium for delivering a charity’s message. Follow Kenny Roy on Twitter or check out https://www.kennyroy.com.

Metalhead Software Schedules Opening Day May 1^st For Super Mega Baseball 2

Highly Anticipated Baseball Game to Release on Xbox One, PlayStation®4 and PC

Victoria, British Columbia – April 18, 2018 – The critically acclaimed Super Mega Baseball series is back with gorgeous new visuals, deep team and league customization, and long-awaited online multiplayer modes as Metalhead Software today announces Super Mega Baseball 2 is launching May 1^st on Xbox One, PlayStation®4 and PC via Steam for $29.99 USD. Metalhead will release three DLC packs with additional cosmetic customization content on launch day as an optional way for fans to show added support.

Rookie or baseball purist, SMB2 packs a mode for everyone. Compete in ranked Pennant Race mode (1v1), dominate friends in arranged matches (1v1, 2v1, 2v2), or take on the AI (solo, local co-op, online co-op) – all kept fair by Ego, the genre’s most flexible difficulty system. Get a rundown of Super Mega Baseball 2’s gameplay mechanics in this brand new reveal video chock-full of in-game footage.

“With Super Mega Baseball 2 we’ve put together a more sophisticated baseball simulation for the baseball purists, but we’ve also been careful to maintain the pick-up-and-play nature that made the original as accessible as it was,” said Metalhead Co-Founder Scott Drader. “Community feedback massively influenced our design choices for the sequel and we’ll be listening carefully to the community again this time when we’re considering further changes and additional content.”

Super Mega Baseball’s initial iteration earned an 85 Metacritic score and “Sports Game of the Year” honors. Building on the core features of the original, the sequel includes:

• Overhauled presentation including 8 stadiums built from the ground up, more realistically scaled character models, and new, more athletic player animations
• Comprehensive customization of leagues, team logos and uniforms, and player gear
• New competitive and co-operative online modes, utilizing dedicated servers
• Cross-platform play between PC and Xbox One, and between PC and PS4
• Refined baseball simulation with visceral physics and realistic play outcomes
• Enhanced image quality on Xbox One X and PS4 Pro

The latest reveal video packs 7 minutes of core gameplay footage and includes a deep explanation of improvements to the game’s baseball simulation and on-field mechanics: bit.ly/SMB2Mechanics

About Metalhead Software

Metalhead Software is an independent game studio afloat off the Canadian West Coast. Formed in 2009, its debut title, Super Mega Baseball, was praised by both critics and fans.

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Ocean Legend Sets Sail for Mobile Devices

New MMORPG now available to download for iOS and Android

HONG KONG – April 18, 2018 – Are your sea legs ready? Ocean Legend, a new MMORPG from Oasis Games, has launched today on the Apple store and Google Play. Take to the high seas with your fellow buccaneers as you encounter realistic sailing scenarios, 15th century naval battles, trading, and more!

Ocean Legend is available to download now for iOS and Android devices.

About Ocean Legend

In this swashbuckling MMORPG, players take part in the growing naval empires of 15th and 16th century Europe. Choose between four different characters and five separate countries for your own oceanic adventure in the Age of Exploration! In single player mode, join Columbus and his shipmates on their third expedition, battle against pirates, then set out on your own to make a name for yourself as commander of your own fleet. As you travel to new worlds, what will you uncover?

Players can explore the world via Cards of Discovery, which can be acquired after completing a variety of fun side quests. There are six Cards of Discovery categories: History, Theology, Architecture, Art, Biology, and Geography. Each discovery opens up a new world of knowledge for players, and an opportunity to travel more and face new challenges, like difficult weather conditions, real navigation, and even other players in multi-player mode.

Ocean Legend‘s realism doesn’t just include the challenges and triumphs of exploring the high seas-it also delves into the complex and fascinating history of trade between nations. Barter for goods, invest your earnings, and see if you can strike oceanic gold!

For more information about Ocean Legend, please visit its Facebook or download it now from the App Store or Google Play.

About NetEase, Inc.

NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES) is a leading internet technology company in China. Dedicated to providing online services centered around content, community, communication and commerce, NetEase develops and operates some of China’s most popular PC-client and mobile games, advertising services, e-mail services and e-commerce platforms. In partnership with Blizzard Entertainment, Mojang AB (a Microsoft subsidiary) and other global game developers, NetEase also operates some of the most popular international online games in China. For more information, please visit:

http://ir.netease.com/

About Oasis Games

Oasis Games Limited was established in November 2011 in Hong Kong, and was acquired by Chinese listed company Zeus Entertainment (002354) in 2016 as an independent subsidiary. They have branches throughout Europe, South America and the Middle East, and their games have been translated into 16 different languages and published in more than 70 countries.  For more information, visit: oasgames.com

DARK SOULS^TM: REMASTERED FOR NINTENDO SWITCH^TM POSTPONED TO THIS WINTER (AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND SEASON)

Solaire of Astora amiibo™ has also been pushed back

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe previously announced the release date of DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED for all platforms to be on May 25^th, 2018. The release date for the Nintendo Switch™ version has now been pushed back to this winter (Australian and New Zealand season – summer in European Season). Additionally, Solaire of Astora amiibo has also been postponed to the same timeframe. The Nintendo Switch™ version of DARK SOULS: REMASTERED allows players to play it anytime and anywhere.

DARK SOULS: REMASTERED will be available on May 25^th, 2018 for the PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One, and STEAM® for PC. For more information regarding DARK SOULS: REMASTERED and other titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.com, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/darksouls, or https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU.   Join the conversation on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoEU .

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S. part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc. is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content for platforms including all major video game consoles, PC and mobile.  The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TEKKEN™, SOULCALIBUR™, DARK SOULS™, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball, GALAGA™, RIDGE RACER™ and ACE COMBAT™. For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: ULTIMATE NINJA BLAZING CELEBRATES 15 MILLION DOWNLOADS WORLDWIDE WITH PLAYER REWARDS AND SPECIAL EVENT

Attention all shinobi! Today, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. is commemorating the 15 million download milestone of the hit mobile game, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Blazing with a limited-time event, in-game bonus content and much more. The mobile game is available to download for free on the App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android devices.

Starting from today, players will have the opportunity to take part in the following limited-time content:

15 Million Login Bonus

-Event Period：4/17 at 1:00am～5/1 at 7:59am PT (4/17 at 17:00～5/1 at 23:59 JST)

All players who login during the promotional period will be able to get up to 15 Ninja Pearls and other handy in-game gifts

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15 Million Download Comeback Login Bonus

-Event Period: 4/17 at 1:00am～5/15 at 7:59am PT (4/17 at 17:00～5/15 at 23:59 JST)

Players who haven’t logged in to the game for 30 days will be able to receive up to 60 Ninja Pearls by logging in during this period

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“Impact! Burning Rage of the Crimson Dragon”

-Event Period: 4/17 at 11:00am～4/30 at 9:00am PT (4/18 at 3:00～5/1 at 1:00 JST)

Players will have a chance to obtain Might Guy as a playable character by first defeating him in battle. Also, players will be able to get 6★Might Guy by joining SS rank impact missions that will be starting from 4/25 3:00 to 5/1 1:00 (JST)

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Blazing Festival Moon featuring Madara Uchiha

-Event Period: 4/17 at 1:00am～4/30 at 9:00am PT  (4/17 at 17:00～5/1 at 1:00 JST)

The long awaited Madara Uchiha will finally be joining the Blazing Festival Moon. Experience the Endless Moonlight from the power of the six paths!

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15 Million Download Facebook Campaign

-Event Period: 4/17 at 1:00am～5/1 at 7:59am PT (4/17 at 17:00～5/1 at 23:59 JST)

A special Facebook Campaign is now underway at the official Facebook page in order to celebrate the 15 million download. Players will be able to get 15 Ninja Pearl, 15,000 Granny cat points, Trial coins and Clash coins. More information can be found at the official Facebook page

In NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Blazing, players will complete missions through epic turn-based battles, choosing from an impressive roster of characters from the NARUTO universe, with storylines adopted from the beloved anime series.

※Please be aware that the contents and schedule may be changed without prior notice.
※More detailed information can be found in-game.

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CITADEL: FORGED WITH FIRE LAUNCHES DAILY QUESTS

A New Level of Adventure and Untold Fortune Awaits

Blue Isle Studios announced today a new update to the magical world of Citadel: Forged With Fire. The update features three main quest givers, one in each starter town, each providing a daily quest, that gives valuable rewards upon completion. On top of this, “Max Level”  Players will have their own quest givers stationed outside boss shrines. Citadel: Forged With Fire is currently in Early Access on Steam for $24.99.

Citadel: Forged With Fire gives players complete freedom to determine their own destiny as they become an infamous hunter of the wizards, tame mighty beasts, forge alliances with their fellow players to create an imposing House of Conjurers, or visit uncharted territories to unravel their rich and intriguing history.
A quest giver awaiting your arrival to give you a daily quest

Citadel: Forged With Fire Quest System Update Features:

• Three Main Quest Givers: One quest giver is stationed in each starter town to send players on unique and challenging adventures.
• Daily Quests: Each of the three main quest givers will provide a new quest each day for those who dare to accept the challenge.
• Valuable Rewards: Quest completion will give players precious crafting resources and big experience boosts.
• Max level quest givers: A set of three “Max Level” quest givers are located outside of each of the boss shrines

Daily Quests Offer a Variety of Challenges and Rewards
Citadel: Forged With Fire is available now on Steam Early Access for $24.99 and is in development for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, the all-in-one game and entertainment system for Microsoft.

For more information on Citadel: Forged With Fire please visit, www.citadelgame.com, follow @PlayCitadel on Twitter, and ‘Like’ the game on Facebook.

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TERA RELEASES RUINOUS MANOR UPDATE WITH NEW MAX LEVEL DUNGEON FOR PLAYSTATION®4 AND XBOX ONE

Smash-Hit Action MMO Delivers New Content Two Weeks After Launch

En Masse Entertainment has announced that the first DLC update for TERA on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One is now available. The Ruinous Manor update will truly test the most hardcore TERA veterans featuring a new max level dungeon and precious treasures including rare set items, unique magic imbuing dyads, and high-level crafting materials.

These top-tier rewards are only earned after hard-fought battles, and brave warriors will face off against three Big Ass Monsters (BAMs) bosses in the Ruinous Manor: the deadly claws of Atrocitas, the powerful kick attacks of Malgarios, and Lacheilith, a true nightmare armed with a piercing tail scythe, life-draining soul spheres, and triple lasers. Be sure to bring powerful allies and lots of luck!

Skilled warriors with the courage and power to fight through the Ruinous Manor will find GG loot rewards, including Cleansing Brooches that remove debuffs, dyad niveot structures (used to create powerful dyad niveot crystals), and Lacheilith’s Treasure Chest, which can contain powerful materials required to craft end-game Ambush gear.

TERA delivers tremendous MMO gameplay depth combined with intuitive and precise controls perfect for gamepads. TERA’s customized console controls incorporate a streamlined interface, intelligent button mapping and new gameplay systems. The fast-paced combat, skill-based aiming and positioning, and furious combos make for a visceral experience that works perfectly on consoles. With a character type to match nearly every play style and innumerable customization options, TERA gives every kind of player a character, story, and experience that is truly their own. Players can quest alone, bring their friends, make new allies and take on challenges as large as the world of TERA and the BAMs that live in it.

TERA is available across the Xbox One family of devices and the PlayStation®4 and is free to play. For more information on TERA, please visit the official site tera.enmasse.com and follow the game on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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DIGITAL EXTREMES DOUBLES DOWN WITH UPCOMING KHORA WARFRAME AND NEW GAME MODE

Equipped with Metallic Whip and Deadly Pet, the 35th Warframe Will Emerge From Warframe’s New Survival Mode in “Beasts of the Sanctuary” Update

LONDON, ON – April 17, 2018 – Independent Canadian developer and publisher Digital Extremes will debut the first Warframe of 2018, Khora, in tandem with Sanctuary Onslaught, a totally new team-based, survival-style game mode in the Beasts of the Sanctuary update this week for the PC version of Warframe®. Beasts of the Sanctuary will arrive on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 this May.

Khora is a versatile dynamo of offensive and defensive power with a unique arsenal of attacks. The stylistically armor-clad Khora wields a snake-like metallic whip that strikes from a distance and commands a metallic Kavat (cat pet) that quickly engulfs enemies in a whirlwind of pain. The new Sanctuary Onslaught mode, where Khora can be found, enables solo players, or a squad of up to four, to quickly dash through timed portals while blasting waves of increasingly powerful enemies. Both Khora and Sanctuary Onslaught together offer fresh new ways for Tenno to harness Warframe’s cooperative chaos, and both are free with the Beasts of the Sanctuary.

The 35th Warframe, Khora offers both deadly offensive attacks and team-oriented defensive tactics featuring four distinguished Abilities:

• Whipclaw: Send enemies reeling with a deafening whipcrack.
• Ensnare: Bind a hapless target in living metal, entangling others who stray too close. Disperse the trap with a crack of the whip.
• Venari: Summon a ferocious, gleaming Kavat. Use again to cycle between Attack, Protect, and Heal postures.
• Strangledome: Weave a dome of living chain that ensnares and strangles any enemy within, and any foolish enough to approach.

New weapons and items available for Khora include the Dartgun, Quill Spear, Tenno Revolver Rifle, Zaw Parts, Quill Syandana, and Quill Alt Helmet.

Having debuted during the bi-monthly DevStreams this March, Sanctuary Onslaught is ready for action! This new cooperative and competitive mode challenges players to work together to survive endless waves of Warframe enemies standing in their way of escaping through the next portal. Players must quickly slay enemies en masse while proceeding through uniquely crafted environments to random portals to escape — and then do it all again, all against the clock!

Join us in-person on Saturday, July 7, 2018 for the third annual TennoCon! Meet fans from across the world in London, Ontario, Canada, for the biggest, best Warframe event of the year. Tickets are nearly sold out but are still available at Warframe.com/tennocon. For those unable to attend, viewers can tune into twitch.tv/warframe to watch one of the biggest reveals of the year coming to Warframe during TennoLive starting at 3 pm PST/ 6 pm EST on Saturday, July 7.

A portion of the proceeds from TennoCon go to this year’s community partner, Canada Learning Code, which sees teaching digital skills to women, girls, people with disabilities, indigenous youth, and newcomers as key to improving society through empowerment, development and success. For more information on Canada Learning Code’s education vision and programs, head to www.canadalearningcode.ca/.

Would you like to join into the Warframe community? Head to our forums to start a conversation. Check our official website at www.warframe.com and download Warframe for free on PC, Xbox One or PS4. To keep up with the latest updates from the development team, be sure to follow Warframe on Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world’s top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games’ multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal, Unreal Tournament – and all its iterations – Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multi-player campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of more than 38 million registered players on PC, PS4™ and Xbox One. For more information about Digital Extremes, visit www.digitalextremes.com. To sign up for Warframe, visit www.warframe.com

Tennis World Tour Latest Trailer Reveals First Career Mode Details & Gameplay

Walnut Creek, Calif. – April 17th, 2018 –Publishers Maximum Games and Bigben along with developer Breakpoint revealed the first details of Tennis World Tour’s career mode today in an extensive new trailer for the highly anticipated title, launching May 22^nd on PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

In addition to fast-paced realistic tennis gameplay, Tennis World Tour’s career mode puts you in control of your career trajectory. Your main goal is to become the best in the entire world, but to do that you’ll have to learn to manage both your schedule and your form. Take part in an exhibition match or a tournament, train or rest — your choices are crucial and will have an impact on your career. If you string multiple matches together, or travel relentlessly around the world, fatigue will sneak up on you, your performance will diminish, and you risk hurting yourself.

The most strategic players will strike the right balance, win tournaments, and win credits to hire staff, buy equipment and pay the entry fees to enter more prestigious tournaments. Once you’ve reached the top, you’ll have to fight to stay there by accomplishing specific objectives: win the four coveted Grand Slams, go undefeated for a season… there are numerous challenges open to you. Tennis World Tour’s career mode is a unique and complete mode that will let you experience a career befitting a professional tennis player.

With realistic technical play developed in part with talent behind the Top Spin series, positioning and shot power are as important in Tennis World Tour as they are on a real court. Tennis World Tour features more than 30 real-life professional athletes, including Roger Federer, who shares the game’s U.S. packshot with Americans Madison Keys and John Isner.

To stay up to date on all things Tennis World Tour, follow the game’s official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/tennisworldtourgame/), or follow BigBen on Twitter (https://twitter.com/bigbeninteract) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6CGQMMnnUwwjeK0ujkeF6Q).

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About Bigben

Bigben is a major video game publisher, designer and distributor of mobile phone and gaming accessories as well as audio products. The group, recognised for its innovation and creativity, aspires to become a European leader in each of the sectors it is active in. www.bigben.fr

About Breakpoint

Breakpoint is a video game development studio dedicated to sport. Created by industry veterans, the team includes several experts who have in particular participated in the development of the Top Spin series, as well as sport consultants, professional players and top-level coaches.

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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