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PRE-REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR ACCLAIMED FOLKLORE-INSPIRED MANAGEMENT RPG, RETURNERS

PRE-REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR ACCLAIMED FOLKLORE-INSPIRED MANAGEMENT RPG, RETURNERS

Nexon Brings Myth of Old to Players Around the World to Unite History’s Greatest Heroes in Intense 5v5 Combat for iPhone and Android

Seoul – April 27, 2018 – Pre-registration is now open for Returners, the highly-anticipated new folklore-inspired game from Nexon. Players will battle iconic champions, such as Aladdin, Hercules, Cleopatra, Robin Hood and more in management-RPG combat from NEXON Korea Corporation, subsidiary of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. In Returners, pivotal heroes spanning centuries of history, lore and myth can finally engage in thrilling 5v5 combat. Players can pre-register today for Android on Google Play in Taiwan, Hongkong, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam.

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. The game is praised for its iconic heroes, strategic team management, thrilling 5v5 battles, charming animated graphics and competitive league system. The soft 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;
  • Hybrid Gameplay Returners is a mashup of several enjoyable genres, combing popular Aeon of Strife-style mechanics with management RPG gameplay;
  • 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 league rewards anytime they log-in following a competitive match;
  • Pre-registration Rewards – From Thursday, April 19 until Grand Launch (May), in Taiwan, Hongkong, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, players that pre-register for the game receive 1,000 Bluestones (in-game currency) and 5 Random Gear Box drops.

Pre-registration is available today for Android and is rated T for Teen (ESRB).

  • Visit 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.

Wild West Online To Depart Early Access and Hit Steam May 10th

Wild West Online To Depart Early Access and Hit Steam May 10th

Action MMO To Fully Release With Expanded Gameplay

Los Angeles – April 26, 2018 – Get ready to tame the West with the full release of Wild West-themed action MMO Wild West Online. Departing Early Access and hitting Steam for the first time on May 10th, Wild West Online features world exploration, territory capture, resource gathering, PvP combat, PvE missions with NPC quests, and much more. Players who purchase Wild West Online now at http://www.playwwo.com/ will receive a Steam key when the game launches as well as special bonus items, including:

  • Access to the Early Access version of the game TODAY.
  • 10 cosmetic bags with an assortment of items to alter the look of characters, valued at more than $20 USD.
  • 10 gun skin bags to customize guns, also valued at more than $20 USD.
  • Early access to Wild West Online’s release – 48 hours before it becomes available to everyone on Steam.Since launching into Early Access, Wild West Online has utilized community feedback to expand its features and gameplay in order to create a compelling western experience for its official launch on Steam. At launch players will now select between two rival factions looking to control the expansive world. After selecting a team, players will then compete with their compadres to capture and maintain control over territories in order to gather valuable supplies. In addition to territorial confrontations, players are able to partake in a bevy of side missions and activities.

    With launch Wild West Online will contain an assortment of new features, including:

  • The addition of the rival faction global conflict to the world.
  • The addition of several major public PvP events that happen randomly throughout the world. Players who decide to participate will fight to get their hands on rare items and rewards.
  • More PvE quests and missions given to players by NPCs throughout the world.

More activities such as expanded mining, farming, hunting, cooking, brewing alcohol for sale, and much more.

Following full release, the development team will continue building out the larger world, integrating new content to create the best experience for players.

For more information regarding Wild West Online please visit http://www.playwwo.com/.

SWORD ART ONLINE: INTEGRAL FACTOR CELEBRATES 5 MILLION DOWNLOADS WITH MAJOR GAME UPDATE

SWORD ART ONLINE: INTEGRAL FACTOR CELEBRATES 5 MILLION DOWNLOADS WITH MAJOR GAME UPDATE

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.’s popular mobile action RPG, SWORD ART ONLINE: Integral Factor has now surpassed 5 million downloads. To celebrate the milestone, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. will release the first significant update for the game, featuring the exclusive content and bonus items. Starting today, players can access limited-time events, new features such as the guild system, and in-game items including:

  • Special Limited-Time Events and Bonuses: From April 28 through May 6 (JST), players will have the opportunity to access special bonus items and limited-time content:
    • Special Login Bonus: Players will receive a daily login bonus ranging from a quick burst of potions to a large bounty of Arcana Gems:
    • Enhancement Campaign Quest: Special daily quests allow players to obtain  Enhancement and Transformation Materials including Glare Rigid Stones, Glare Dragon Stones, or Refining Hammers
    • EXP Acquisition Campaign Quest: Players can also take on the “EXP Boost Tower” to get a large amount of EXP, and get their hands on the Weapon Proficiency item, “Martial Arts Text”
    • Japanese Golden Week Exclusive Chaos Quest: Players who defeat the Chaos Floor Boss will be awarded the exclusive Boss Avatar material – only available by completing this quest.
  • Guilds: A Guild Counter will now appear in the Merchant District of Teleport Gate Plaza where players can establish a Guild, create a Guild Emblem, and join the Guild Chat with up to 30 players.
  • 7th Floor Addition: Players can now access the Forest Map and a brand new story

Fans can check out the details at the following link Facebook page and enter the contest for a chance to get their designs presented in the game.

New SWORD ART ONLINE: Integral Factor assets can be found at the new BNEA Press Room at http://bneapressroom.com. The online RPG mobile game is available as a free download for iOS devices via the Apple App Store and Android via Google Play.

©2016 REKI KAWAHARA/PUBLISHED BY KADOKAWA CORPORATION ASCII MEDIA WORKS/SAO MOVIE Project

 

FURNACE AND RIPOSTE GAMES & CO ANNOUNCE DUNGEON STARS AVAILABLE NOW ON STEAM EARLY ACCESS

FURNACE AND RIPOSTE GAMES & CO ANNOUNCE DUNGEON STARS AVAILABLE NOW ON STEAM EARLY ACCESS

DUNGEON STARS EARLY ACCESS LAUNCH TRAILER REVEALED!

Montreal, April 26, 2018 – Riposte Games & Co and Furnace Games today announced that their side scrolling hack & slash dungeon crawler, Dungeon Stars, will be available for PC via Steam Early Access starting on April 26, 2018 for $14.99.

Dungeon Stars is an explosive evolution of the classic dungeon crawler with addictive button-smashing action set in a world populated by lovable characters, a beautifully rich 3D environment, rapid progression and procedurally generated levels.

Players can take part in Early Access starting Thursday, April 26, by purchasing Dungeon Stars through the official Steam page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/788640/Dungeon_Stars/

“It is great to see the indie development team born from our partnership with Furnace Games taking their first step towards a bigger audience and we are excited to see the progress and how player feedback shapes Dungeon Stars in the coming months in Early Access.” said Johan Eile, CEO of Riposte Games & Co.

Key Features available with the Early Access launch of Dungeon Stars are:

– Visually stunning blend of 3D lighting technology with hyper expressive 2D-Style characters.
Collect 15 charming and adventurous heroes, each with their own unique powers and special quests to perform. Team them up to take on various challenges.

– Simple and addictive action-combat that has heroes blasting through hordes of enemies.
Block powerful enemy attacks, Smash through enemy shields, and unleash rapid Attacks to deal damage as fast as possible. As you defeat enemies, you power up your Special Abilities to turn the tables on dangerous opponents and powerful Bosses.

– Powerful pets and gear creating a variety of magical combinations and capabilities to explore.
Level-up your heroes to unlock abilities and boost their stats; equip magic gems and pets to give them new powers; customize your heroes to match your play style.

– 40+ adventures with special procedural content that bolsters replay and exploration.
Random encounters, secret rooms and loot are never the same twice.

– Choose from 3 different heroes to play with.
Switch heroes on the fly and assign them to your squad depending on the ability you need to face your enemies, defeat the boss and complete the dungeon.

Platform: Windows PC (support for other platforms is under consideration)

During the Early Access period, participants will help shape the final details of Dungeon Stars and provide invaluable input as the title rolls to a full launch. As we are not yet feature complete, gamers can expect a number of new features, optimizations, and enhancements to be released during and after the Early Access period. These include, but are not limited to, new dungeons, new modes, new bosses, and new characters.

Players are encouraged to visit the Official Dungeon Stars Forum and leave their Early Access feedback:

– Steam forum: https://steamcommunity.com/app/788640/discussions/

Dungeon Stars is developed by FURNACE GAMES for PC and is available now on Steam Early Access.

More news on the Dungeon Stars Full Release will be made available in the coming months.

Stay up-to-date with the latest Dungeon Stars news and information at furnacegames.com. You can also keep track of the game on Facebook.

Everyone is Going to Die Today, Kaet Must Die! Out Now on Steam

Everyone is Going to Die Today, Kaet Must Die! Out Now on Steam

Strength in Numbers Studios Promises Unlimited Deaths and Free Screams with its Devilishly Difficult by Design First-person Horror Puzzle Game at PAX East

Lansing, MI — April 5, 2018  — Independent developer Strength in Numbers Studios is ready for players around the world to die on April 5, 2018 when its much screamed about first-person horror puzzle title, Kaet Must Die! launches on PC (via Steam). Available now for $14.99 USD with a launch day discount of 15% on Steam, Kaet Must Die! will also be coming soon to Nintendo Switch and Xbox One – and is in development for Oculus Rift and HTC VIVE platforms.

Kaet Must Die! is designed to be the most brutal, unforgiving game ever made with plenty of jump scares and unlimited deaths thrown in for good measure. The first-person, horror puzzle game finds players taking on the role of Kaetheran, a powerful psionicist who has woken up alone in a dark sewer. Stripped of her powers and surrounded by an army of unholy creatures who have one mission — to kill her — players must help Kaetheran survive through exploration and deciphering clues to solve puzzles, gain new abilities, and unravel the mystery as to why literally everyone and everything wants her to die.

To celebrate the game’s launch, Strength in Numbers Studios is bringing unlimited deaths and free scares for all to PAX East 2018 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Attendees can get a taste of the uncompromising challenge of Kaet Must Die! at this year’s PAX East, where Strength in Numbers will be on-hand with playable Nintendo Switch™ and PC demos at Booth Number 21079.

Players can also look forward to meeting the titular Kaet herself played by Twitch.tv superstar NyxSaga, who will be available for meet-and-greets and photo opportunities with fans in Kaet Must Die! cosplay. Meet Kaet at Booth Number 21079 and share a photo with her on Twitter with the hashtag #kaetmustdie for a chance to win a free copy of the game. To keep up to date on the latest from NyxSaga, follow her on Twitter @TheNyxSaga, Facebook, and Instagram – and be sure to follow and subscribe on Twitch.tv.

Kaet Must Die! will be ready to accept all who think they can avoid the constant threat of death at PAX East. In the meantime, all are welcome to try their hand at the Kaet Must Die! demo on Steam, featuring an early build of the title’s first level.

“You’re all going to die. I swear,” promised Strength in Numbers CEO, Scott Reschke. “Kaet Must Die! is difficult by design and we’ve created a world where death lurks around every corner. But don’t despair! We’ll be right there with you the whole time and are looking forward to meeting everyone up for free scares and good times at PAX East this year as we celebrate the official launch of Kaet Must Die!.”

Kaet Must Die! unique features include:
– Brutal Difficulty: Expect to die. A lot. Kaet Must Die! finds players exploring hostile environments filled with enemies around every corner who can kill you with a single touch
– True Horror: Turn up the volume and turn down the lights. Kaet Must Die! will make players jump from their seats as they follow cryptic clues and unravel the mystery as to why everyone wants to kill you
– Darkness and Insanity: Time spent in the safety of the shadows will cause your insanity meter to rise, drawing the attention of the dreaded blood witch Annalinnia
– Challenging Puzzles: Players must pay close attention to their environment, following cryptic clues to solve the game’s many puzzles to proceed. Don’t expect any hand holding or hints

To stay up to date on the latest for Kaet Must Die!, please visit the game’s official website, and follow the developers from Strength in Numbers Studio on Facebook and Twitter.

About Strength in Numbers Studios
Strength in Numbers Studios first opened its doors on April 1, 2015 in Lansing Michigan. Our studio has employed AAA developers from various projects and is currently hard at work on Kaet Must Die!, a first-person, horror puzzle game.

Watch GWENT Challenger this weekend — live from a salt mine!

Watch GWENT Challenger this weekend — live from a salt mine!

CD PROJEKT RED, creators of The Witcher series of games, would like to invite gamers and esports enthusiasts to watch this weekend’s April 2018 GWENT Challenger tournament. The event will take place April 28-29th in “Wieliczka” Salt Mine, Poland.

April 2018 Challenger is the next in the series of official The Witcher Card Game tournaments. This time, the event is heading deep underground, to the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine — one of the most valuable monuments of culture in Poland, featured on UNESCO’s World Cultural and Natural Heritage List — where 8 of the best GWENT players from around the world will compete for Crown Points and their share of the $100,000 prize pool. In addition, the winner will secure their spot in the grand finale of GWENT’s esports series — GWENT World Masters.

The tournament starts with quarterfinals on Saturday, April 28th. The semifinals, as well as the final showmatch are set for Sunday, April 29th. The matches will be livestreamed on the official CD PROJEKT RED Twitch channel and masters.playgwent.com, with regular updates on the GWENT Masters Twitter.

Hosting the event will be Jesse Cox, joined by GWENT players and streamers: Miguel “MegaMogwai” Guerrero León, Dane “McBeard” McBurnie, Connagh “Merchant” Hawkins and David “ImpetuousPanda” Gil Nolskog. The broadcast team is complete with analysts Sean “Swim” Huguenard and Francesca “Jaggerous” Jagger.

During the event, viewers will be able to earn in-game rewards by watching the tournament. These include Card Kegs, a special player title, as well as the winner’s favorite card. Details on Twitch Drops are available at playgwent.com/twitch-drops.

GWENT Challenger is part of GWENT Masters — the official esports series of GWENT: The Witcher Card Game. For the complete overview of GWENT Masters, including the ruleset, tournament dates, and format, visit masters.playgwent.com.

About GWENT: The Witcher Card Game
In GWENT: The Witcher Card Game, gamers clash with their friends in fast-paced duels that combine bluffing, on-the-fly decision making and careful deck construction. The game is played over a best-of-three series of rounds, as players unleash their hand by slinging spells and diverse units with special abilities and use clever tricks to deceive their opponents.

About CD PROJEKT RED
CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for personal computers and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship franchise, games from The Witcher series, has sold over 33 million copies worldwide. Its newest release – The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – debuted in 2015 for the PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and has since received over 800 awards and accolades, including 250 Game of the Year awards. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Capital Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™: ULTIMATE NINJA® STORM TRILOGY NOW AVAILABLE ON NINTENDO SWITCH

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™: ULTIMATE NINJA® STORM TRILOGY NOW AVAILABLE ON NINTENDO SWITCH

Bring Naruto Everywhere with the Unique Portability Options of Nintendo Switch. Believe It!

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (April 26, 2018) – BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., the premier anime videogame publisher and developer has released NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™: Ultimate Ninja® STORM Trilogy digitally on the eShop for Nintendo Switch in the Americas. Experience Naruto’s saga in stunning detail through the Fourth Great Ninja War story arc and engage in competitive multiplayer local and online 3D arena battles with a huge cast of characters each with their own trademark attacks from the worldwide smash hit anime series. Several DLC costumes from the original games will also be included free of charge.

Developed by Japanese development studio, CyberConnect2, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM Trilogy drops players into the Ninja World and gives them the chance to actively experience major battles and fan-favorite scenes with larger than life bosses, adrenaline-pumping quick time event sequences, fast-paced battles, and visuals that rival the anime series it is based on. In addition to the story mode, players can battle against each other either locally or online in kinetic 3D arena battles. The easy-to-understand controls give everyone the ability to have fun pulling off powerful attacks, while the large playable roster means players can choose their favorite characters from the show.

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM Trilogy for the Nintendo Switch is rated “T” for teen by the ESRB and carries a MSRP of $39.99. For more information regarding this title or other titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. please visit: https://bandainamcoent.com, follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS or join the conversation on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime-based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z®, and ONE PIECE®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS

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ADULT SWIM GAMES RELEASES NEW GAMEPLAY TRAILER FROM REKIM’S POOL PANIC, THE WORLD’S LEAST REALISTIC POOL SIMULATOR

ADULT SWIM GAMES RELEASES NEW GAMEPLAY TRAILER FROM REKIM’S POOL PANIC, THE WORLD’S LEAST REALISTIC POOL SIMULATOR

Do Way Too Many Things With Pool Balls Later This Year on Nintendo Switch™ and Windows PC

ATLANTAApril 26, 2018 – Adult Swim Games and independent developer Rekim have released a new gameplay trailer for the world’s least realistic pool simulator, Pool Panic, coming “soon” to Nintendo Switch™ and Windows PC.

Pool Panic is full of weird things to do with pool balls – too many, in fact – but this latest reveal tries its best to show off as much as possible. There are more than 100 levels featuring soccer, mini-golf, winter sports, summer sports, dive bars, birthday cakes, motorcycle gangs, a Ferris wheel, castles, ghosts, zombies, lollipop forests, wheat (wheat?), and a variety of other things that can’t even be described.

Pool Panic is a sprawling adventure game starring a mischievous cue ball in a giant game of pool across a colorful cartoon overworld filled with jungles, deserts, carnivals, cities, and more to explore. Knock around a peculiar cast of billiard balls, solve puzzles, and take down bosses through a variety of evolving challenges with unique strategic mechanics. Play through the entire journey on your own, or challenge your friends to a ridiculous pool party in local multiplayer for two to four players.

For more information on Pool Panic, visit http://www.poolpanic.com.

About Adult Swim Games

Adult Swim Games oversees the production, publishing and marketing of original games created by independent developers from around the world. With more than 200 games across PC, mobile, web, console and VR, Adult Swim Games’ unique offerings have received numerous industry accolades — including five #1 rankings in the App Store and a finalist for the Seumas McNally Grand Prize at IGF. Popular titles include Robot Unicorn Attack, Pocket Mortys, Duck Game.

About Rekim

Mike Robinson founded Rekim after nine years working for Jamie Hewlett on Gorillaz’s web games and other digital endeavors. Priding itself on inventive interactive fun, the studio provided additional gameplay development for Honeyslug on Hohokum. Pool Panic is their first home-grown console release and is a collaboration with London-based artist and animator Angus Dick.

Connect With Adult Swim

Website: www.adultswim.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/adultswim
Twitter: http://twitter.com/adultswim
Adult Swim app available for iOS and Android platforms.

GAMEPLAY ‘DEEP DIVE’ TRAILER RELEASED FOR TRAILBLAZERS, THE INNOVATIVE CO-OPERATIVE ARCADE RACING GAME

GAMEPLAY ‘DEEP DIVE’ TRAILER RELEASED FOR TRAILBLAZERS, THE INNOVATIVE CO-OPERATIVE ARCADE RACING GAME

Rev your engines for high-speed racing ablaze with an explosion of color! Developer Supergonk and publisher Rising Star Games release today a brand-new video for Trailblazers, offering a deeper dive into the game’s exhilarating, second-to-second, cooperative racing gameplay. In addition, the Trailblazers Steam page is now live!

Trailblazers is a fresh new co-operative racing title with an innovative on-track game mechanic: paint the track, boost on your color, and work as a team to win! Racing in teams of up to three-versus-three, players paint the track as they race, capturing key areas to dynamically change the racing line, then boosting on their team’s color. Racers who drive with flair and style will also amass skill points to blaze their way to victory! Players can experience the blistering high-speed action with up to six players online, or locally via split-screen for up to four local players with additional online or CPU-controlled challengers.

Trailblazers Gameplay Features:

  • Campaign Mode: Multiplayer thrills and single-player challenges
  • A Musical Feast: Enjoy the retro-futuristic soundtrack that fits perfectly with the visual aesthetic of the game, aural soundscapes from the officially licensed soundtrack featuring artists like; Skope, Derevolutions, A.Skillz and more.
  • Award Winning Artist: Gorgeous Trailblazers artwork designed by BAFTA award-winning artist Will Milton.
  • Scenic Tracks: In the race for glory, players will scorch their way through mountain ranges, lush forests and arid desert valleys in Trailblazers.
  • Diverse Characters: Each driver plays a vital role in the racing community and together they unfold the story of the Trailblazers world, each having a specific role and style of driving.
  • Futuristic Fleet: Players can choose from a showroom of the fastest race cars in the galaxy, each with customized stats to fit every play style and track type.
  • Cross-platform play: Team-up or face-off across the platform divide!

Trailblazers, developed by Supergonk and published digitally by Rising Star Games, will be available globally from May 2018 on all major gaming platforms. Keep your engines fueled up and ready for more incoming information by following Rising Star Games on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or on the official Trailblazers website.

ACTIVATE KRUISE KONTROL! Hello Kitty®  Kruisers RELEASES TODAY on Nintendo Switch™

ACTIVATE KRUISE KONTROL! Hello Kitty®  Kruisers RELEASES TODAY on Nintendo Switch™

The Colorful and Cute Arcade Racing Game Launches Digitally Today and at Physical Retail May 15 Across North America and Beyond

LOS ANGELES, CA – April 26, 2018 – Rev your engines, Hello Kitty fans! Videogame publisher Rising Star Games announced today that the fast and fun multiplayer arcade karting game Hello Kitty Kruisers is now available on Nintendo Switch™ System in North America. The game releases today digitally via Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch with a suggested retail price of $29.95. Hello Kitty Kruisers will be available at physical retailers across North America beginning May 15, 2018 with a suggested retail price of $39.95.

In Hello Kitty Kruisers, players take to the starting line with Hello Kitty and her Sanrio friends as they race on land, water, and even through the air. Race in single-player or with up to three friends and unlock new outfits and vehicles for your favorite characters. You can even challenge your racing skills in the super-exciting adventure mode!

Hello Kitty Kruisers is published by Rising Star Games and will be exclusively distributed in the USA, Canada and Latin America by Crescent Marketing Inc. For more information, follow Rising Star Games on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit the official Rising Star Games website.
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ABOUT RISING STAR GAMES
Rising Star Games is a privately held video games publisher with a global reach. With operating offices in Europe and USA the company publishes video game entertainment across all gaming platforms from Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo and via Steam. With decades of combined experience and a genuine passion for interactive entertainment, Rising Star Games is proud of its ever-expanding and enormously diverse catalogue of over 130 titles. www.risingstargames.com

ABOUT CRESCENT MARKETING
Trusted and established since 1989, Crescent Marketing Inc. is an accredited full-service wholesaler and promoter of video games software, carrying the largest assortment of titles on every game console released to date.  With over 25 years of industry knowledge, Crescent Marketing successfully delivers market-driven brand and product strategies for clients and partners alike. For more information about our distribution, advertising, and promotional services please visit https://www.crescentmarketinginc.com.

About Sanrio®   
Sanrio is the global lifestyle brand best known for pop icon Hello Kitty®, and home to many beloved characters including Chococat®, My Melody®, Badtz-Maru®, Keroppi® and Gudetama.  Sanrio was founded on the ‘small gift, big smile’® philosophy – that a small gift can bring happiness and friendship to people of all ages. Since 1960, this philosophy has served as the inspiration to offer quality products, services and activities that inspire unique consumer experiences across the world. Today, Hello Kitty’s legendary breadth of products is available in over 130 countries and in retail locations including department, specialty, national chain retailers and Sanrio boutique stores. To learn more about Sanrio, please visit www.sanrio.com and follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter@sanrio, @hello kitty.