Dark Devotion Brings Devout Suffering to PC & Consoles in 2018

The Road to Redemption is Paved in Eternal and Relentless Darkness

PARIS – April 3, 2018 — Publisher The Arcade Crew has teamed up with developer Hibernian Workshop to bring the spectacularly ethereal Action-RPG hybrid Dark Devotion to PC and consoles later this year.

The eternal suffering of The Templars is both a blessing and a curse – salvation is born through sacrifice, and no sacrifice is too great to praise your God. A mystical temple teeming with a strange life-like energy of its own awaits you on your sacred crusade of suffering and redemption that will take you to the depths of traditions spanning centuries – and leave you questioning your faith and your own existence.

Dark Devotion features a rich, detailed and immersive narrative that unfolds a sombre tale of your religion’s undeniable calling where every encounter is a challenge of suffering, piety and conviction – but most importantly, it’s a fight to the death.

Spanning across four unique worlds, each with their own variety of environments bursting with detail, players will choose from dozens of weapons and learn from them the secret of the Temple as they fight superbly crafted bosses with one mission: to destroy your soul and damn you forever.

Dark Devotion features several distinctive gameplay mechanics for greatly expanded replayability – the prayers, blessings and curses system allows for flexibility and a variety of approaches to each foe, while its myriad of weaponry allow for combining skillsets to alter your approach with each play through.

Dark Devotion is set to launch later this year. Learn more about Dark Devotion at darkdevotion.fr and on Facebook at Facebook.com/DarkDevotionGame.

Keep up with The Arcade Crew on Twitter or Facebook: @TheArcadeCrew and Facebook.com/TheArcadeCrew.

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Fort Triumph comes to Steam Early Access on April 26

Turn-based tactical RPG from Cookie Byte Entertainment now available on Steam for pre-purchase

Tel-Aviv, Israel, April 4, 2018 – Greetings, Adventurers! Turn-based tactical RPG Fort Triumph will enter Steam Early Access on April 26, 2018 and is available now for pre-purchase.

Dubbed as a ‘fantasy X-Com’, Fort Triumph emphasises the use of environmental interactions to create rich, challenging and rewarding tactical gameplay. Every crate and every tree is a potential weapon in the hands of experienced tacticians: in order to succeed, you will have to burn, freeze, topple, kick around or outright destroy the scenery at the right moment.

After a successful Kickstarter campaign last year, which raised more than $78,000, the Early Access launch marks the dawn of a new adventure. Shay Zeldis, Co-founder of Fort Triumph Team, said:  “We want to thank all the brave and the bold who supported our worthy endeavour so far. Our launch on Steam Early Access is delivering the first part of our commitment to our backers, and we hope to excite new warriors who like to combine tactical role playing with destroying stuff.”

The Early Access key will cost $19.99/€17,99/£14.99 and will contain 7-8 story-based missions as well as a bunch of random tactical encounters, with frequent updates and additional content released on a regular basis until the full launch.

Steam keys
We have a whole treasure-trove of highly prized Steam keys for review purposes. If you would like to lay claim to an Early Access copy of the game, simply reply to this email with the name of your esteemed publication and we will send one your way.

Features:

• Hardcore tactical turn-based gameplay
• Fully Interactive environments at your disposal
• Heroes evolving by learning new abilities from their class skill tree
• Non-linear missions and quests
• Strategic gameplay and world map exploration

About the developers:
Fort Triumph is developed by Cookie Byte Entertainment. They have been working on the game for almost three years, starting from humble beginnings as a group of three friends working together from home. Over time they grew to become a small team of programmers, artists and writers working from an office located in the heart of Tel Aviv. Fort Triumph was featured in GDC on March 2016 and PAX West on September 2016 and 2017, all through the Indie MegaBooth. On April 2017 following a successful Greenlight run, they launched a successful Kickstarter campaign with over 1400 backers and $78,500 raised.

Steam Early Access: http://store.steampowered.com/app/612570/Fort_Triumph/ 
Website: https://FortTriumph.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/FortTriumph
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FortTriumph
Youtube: https://youtube.com/FortTriumph

GUNSLINGING ULTIMATE CYBORG TINA JOINS THE CLOSERS TEAM

Wolf Dogs unite! En Masse Entertainment announced today that the latest member of the team, the elite combat robot Tina with marksman’s abilities, is now live in Closers, the fast-paced, online RPG beat ‘em up. Tina is a battle robot created to harness the awesome energies of Phase Power. Her unique control of Phase Power makes her a long-range character, and she’s particularly skilled against airborne opponents. With her ability to summon any type of firearm from imaginary space, Tina is a force to be reckoned with.

Closers is a multiplayer online action RPG (MOARPG) beat-em-up in which players take the role of one of the “Closers,” a group of psychic teenagers chosen by the world government to stop an alien invasion by defeating hordes of lethal monsters and closing interdimensional gates to thwart the invaders and their evil incursion. Fast, intense, and eye-poppingly beautiful, the game masterfully combines the frenetic action of old school arcade 2D beat ‘em ups with the engaging combo mechanics of fighting games, and the vivid art style and drama of an episodic anime.

Published by En Masse Entertainment, Closers is available on Steam and on the En Masse digital store. For more information on Closers, please visit the official site closers.enmasse.com and follow the progress of the game on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

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13AM Games and Graffiti Games to Bring Double Cross to Nintendo Switch and Steam This Summer

Vancouver and Toronto – April 3, 2018 – Get ready to save the multiverse as 13AM Games today reveals its upcoming action adventure game Double Cross. Published by Graffiti Games, and launching this summer on Nintendo Switch and Steam (PC), Double Cross has players solve a thrilling interdimensional mystery while traveling through time and space in intense, action platforming gameplay. Gamers will get their first chance to play Double Cross at this year’s PAX East by visiting the Graffiti Games booth, 21019.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiEaK1txf3Y&feature=youtu.be

Developed by 13AM Games, the studio behind award-winning Runbow, Double Cross is an exciting action adventure game that has players take on the role of Zahra, an agent of R.I.F.T. (Regulators of Interdimensional Frontiers and Technology) whose job it is to maintain peace and order between all dimensions. A recent attack on R.I.F.T. headquarters thrusts players into a thrilling new case where they must use their R.I.F.T. developed gear to sling, swing, fight and investigate across distinct dimensions. During their travels players will gather clues to bring themselves one step closer to finding the identity of R.I.F.T.’s attacker and save every variation of the universe.

“We designed Double Cross to accommodate a variety of gameplay styles thanks to our adventure gameplay and unique upgrade system,” said Alex Rushdy, CEO of 13AM Games. “We want gamers to find the style that suits them best, while also adapting to any challenges that arise.  Players are free to customize the way they play and choose how and in what order they play levels.”

In Double Cross players can custom tailor their play style by collecting Upgradium and using it to level up Zahra. Furthermore, the adventure-game style gameplay allows players to choose how and in what order they play levels

For more information regarding Double Cross please visit the game’s website, or 13AM’s Twitter page. 

About 13AM Games

13AM Games is an independent video games studio based in Toronto and earned success with its debut game, Runbow. Founded by a group of students from George Brown College in 2014, 13AM Games’ members come from a variety of backgrounds and skillsets, and are always pushing themselves to make something fresh and exciting for gamers everywhere.

About Graffiti Games

Graffiti Games is an independent video game publisher made up of industry veterans that understand what it takes to launch a successful indie game. We view game publishing as a collaborative effort between our team and developers to ensure everyone benefits from a game’s success. To find out more about us and our titles please visit www.graffitigames.com.

TERA BRINGS THE DEFINITIVE MMO EXPERIENCE TO PLAYSTATION®4 AND XBOX ONE — DELIVERING TRUE ACTION COMBAT AND FLAWLESS CONTROLS

All the Depth of a World-Class MMO Plus Fully Customized Controls for Consoles

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – April 3, 2018 – En Masse Entertainment announced today that TERA, the true action MMO, has released on Xbox One and PlayStation®4. Now available for free on the PlayStation® Store and Microsoft Store, TERA features a massive world alive with fantastic characters, Big Ass Monsters (BAMs) and precision-based, combo-driven combat.

TERA’s trademark Big Ass Monsters challenge your skills!

“Coming off a highly successful head start, TERA is ready for the masses to dive in and experience a true console MMORPG,” said Matt Denomme, Sr. Product Manager at En Masse Entertainment. “The development team at Bluehole has taken great care to ensure that TERA on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One retains all the depth of an MMO, along with visceral action combat and an intuitive user interface.”

TERA delivers tremendous MMO gameplay depth combined with intuitive and precise controls perfect for gamepads, including:

• New Lock-On System: Gamers will find a new Lock-On System that is easy to use and extremely useful for keeping enemies in sight and TERA’s trademark true action combat front and center on your television.
• Class-specific Controls: Each character class has its own unique default control scheme. Don’t like the default control layout for your class? No problem! The controls can be completely remapped to tailor any type of preferred layout.
• Combat Effective UI: The game’s user interface has also been redesigned with a new, fully-customizable Radial Menu for quick and intuitive access to weapons and items.
• Streaming Features: Players can easily broadcast TERA instantly to the community via Twitch and Mixer with integrated streaming support.
• Communication is Key: Players can communicate directly with fellow party members via native voice chat support or they can opt out of chat if they prefer at any time.

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 type 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 Big Ass Monsters 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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ABOUT EN MASSE ENTERTAINMENT
Based in Seattle, Washington, En Masse Entertainment embodies the evolution of modern game publishing. The company’s mission is to publish great games and provide great service. Beginning with its inaugural title, TERA, and continuing with Alliance of Valiant Arms, Kritika Online and Closers, En Masse Entertainment has built a track record of excellence and innovation. The team at En Masse includes experts in online technology, live service, branding, community, and player support, allowing them to thrive as a publisher in the digital era. For more information, visit enmasse.com.

The World’s First 6-Core Mobile Processor Has Arrived

ORIGIN PC’s Award-Winning EVO15-S Now Available with New 8th Gen Intel® Core™ “Coffee-Lake H” Mobile Processors and a New 144Hz Display

Miami, FL – April 3, 2018, 9:00 A.M. EST – ORIGIN PC has announced today that Intel’s new 8th generation 6-Core “Coffee-Lake H” mobile processors and a new optional 144Hz 1080p (1920*1080) HD Matte Display are now available on their line of EVO15-S gaming laptops and NT-15 professional laptops for gamers, artists, content creators, streamers, and professionals all over the world.

Measuring only .73 inches thick and weighing only 4.3 pounds, ORIGIN PC’s latest EVO15-S and NT-15 redefine the thin and light notebook category by supporting Intel’s latest 8th gen Intel® Core™ i7-8750H 6-Core mobile processor and up to an NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 (8GB GDDR5) GPU with MAX-Q design. Experience an unprecedented level of performance, power efficiency, and a significant increase in productivity compared to the previous generation thanks to the new Intel® Core™ i7-8750H 6-Core mobile processor. For a smoother gameplay experience, a new 1080P 144Hz matte display is now available for the EVO15-S and NT-15.

“It’s simply incredible that the thin and light EVO15-S laptop is less than one inch thick with a 6-Core Intel Core i7-8750H processor inside of it!” said Kevin Wasielewski, ORIGIN PC CEO and co-founder. “Combined with NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q desktop-class graphics, our latest thin and light custom notebooks take gaming, content creation and streaming higher than ever before.”

“For the first time, our new notebooks can now support up to a 6-Core Intel Core i7-8750H mobile processor inside both our thin and light and entry-level notebooks which is simply incredible! said Kevin Wasielewski, ORIGIN PC CEO and co-founder. “Combined with NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or 1070 Max-Q desktop-class graphics, our latest notebooks take gaming, content creation and streaming to the next level.”

The New EVO15-S & NT-15 High-Performance Thin and Light Features and Specs:

• 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7- i7-8750H 6-Core 2.2GHz (4.1GHz Turbo Boost) Processor
• A 15.6” 4K-UHD (3840×2160) Display, a 144Hz 1080p (1920*1080) HD Matte Display, or a FHD (1920*1080) HD IPS Display
• Up to an NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1070 8GB GDDR5 VR-Ready Max-Q GPU
• Up to 1 x 2TB m.2 PCIe and 1 x 2.5” 4TB HDD/SSD
• Up to 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4 2666MHz Memory
• Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560
• Sound BlasterX® Pro-Gaming 360˚
• 2x USB Type C 3.1, 3x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, and a 6-in-1 Push-Push Card reader
• Optional Custom HD UV Textured Printing
• Free Lifetime 24/7 Phone Support Based in the U.S.

For Hi-Res photos of ORIGIN PC’s EVO15-S and NT-15 thin and light notebook, please visit: https://goo.gl/photos/wR9QGhgw5baFeL616

To learn more about the new Intel® Core™ i7-8750H 6-Core Mobile Processors, please visit: http://www.originpc.com

About ORIGIN PC:

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SPIKE CHUNSOFT Announces STEINS;GATE ELITE, PixelJunk Monsters 2, Zanki Zero: Last Beginning, 428: Shibuya Scramble, and Fire Pro Wrestling World for the West at GDC 2018

Update: In case you didn’t receive it earlier, here it is!

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – March 23, 2018 – New global publisher Spike Chunsoft, Inc. is excited to reveal their 2018 lineup for North America and Europe!

First, put on your Tiki masks and practice your spiritual dances! Spike Chunsoft is thrilled to bring the tower defense favorite PixelJunk™ Monsters 2 to the PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, and Steam® for North America and Europe on May 25 for $14.99! The game will be released digitally on all three platforms.

Click here for the PixelJunk Monsters 2 press release.

From Spike Chunsoft’s partnership with MAGES. Inc. comes STEINS;GATE ELITE, which will be available on the PlayStation 4 system, Nintendo Switch, and Steam! Preorders are now available at your local retailer, and the game will be released physically and digitally in 2018.

Click here for the STEINS;GATE ELITE press release.

Spike Chunsoft is proud to announce the next game from the creators of the Danganronpa series, survival RPG Zanki Zero: Last Beginning for the PlayStation 4 system and Steam in North America and Europe! The game will be released physically and digitally. Release timing coming soon.

Click here for the Zanki Zero: Last Beginning press release.

Next, the acclaimed visual novel adventure 428: Shibuya Scramble™ is coming to the PlayStation 4 system and Steam for North America and Europe this summer 2018! The game will be released digitally and physically, and preorders are now available at your local retailer.

Click here for the 428: Shibuya Scramble press release.

Finally, get ready to grapple! Spike Chunsoft brings the classic wrestling simulation Fire Pro Wrestling World™ to the PlayStation 4 system for North America and Europe this summer 2018! The game will be released digitally and physically, and preorders are now available at your local retailer.

Click here for the Fire Pro Wrestling World press release.
 
Stay up-to-date on all Spike Chunsoft news by following their Facebook @SpikeChunsoft.en and Twitter @SpikeChunsoft_e and Instagram @Spike_Chunsoft_e.

About Spike Chunsoft, Inc.
Established in December 2017, Spike Chunsoft, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. Located in Long Beach, California, Spike Chunsoft, Inc. serves as a base of operations to localize and publish titles from its parent company for the Western market. More information about the company can be found at www.spike-chunsoft.com

About Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Spike Chunsoft is an established video game publisher, developer and localization company based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2012 between industry veterans Spike and Chunsoft, the company is known for cult hit franchises such as Danganronpa and Zero Escape, and is responsible for launching titles across consoles, PC and mobile for some of the most popular series in the industry. More information about the company can be found at: https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/company_e/information.html.

Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles on Steam (Windows/Linux/OS X) is NOW AVAILABLE for $4.99 MSRP with an additional 10% discount during launch week. This release covers the first story chapter and includes the Battle Mode minigame. Additional story chapters and more Battle Mode content will be added in the coming year as separate DLC. A Season Pass is also available for players who purchase this title now and want to gain access to the complete experience later on at a discount.

Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles Complete Edition is also available which includes the first chapter and all subsequent DLC chapters as they are released. Purchase the Complete Edition to get the entire experience at a discount compared to purchasing chapters separately.

Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles will also be released on Xbox One soon. The Xbox One version will feature significant graphics and performance improvements over Outbreak: The New Nightmare which is also available on Xbox One now.

In addition, ALL games in the Outbreak series (Outbreak, Outbreak: The New Nightmare & Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles) now support Linux and OS X. Titles that support co-op also feature cross-platform multiplayer across these operating systems.

Overview

Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles is an episodic unforgiving survival horror experience that takes place within the Outbreak universe. Death lurks behind each door as you fight to survive with the limited supplies at your disposal. Search rooms thoroughly and make the right choice when to fight – or flee – from the monstrosities. Featuring classic hardcore survival horror gameplay in a directed single-player experience, you’ll need to stay on your toes to stay alive. You have a limited inventory and you’ll need to leverage supply caches to store your equipment for use later. Saving your game is also highly restrictive and you’ll need to locate the means to record your progress as you explore. Camera angles are fixed and the player has the option of using old school tank controls or a modern control scheme. Lydia’s adventure is just the beginning… can you survive the chronicles and determine the fate of the other survivors?

Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles is heavily inspired by the classic survival horror genre, including titles like Resident Evil and Silent Hill. The Outbreak series was created by a solo indie-developer with a strong passion for survival horror. Each game features brutal difficulty, strict inventory management, diverse environments and terrifying enemies.

Steam Links

Buy Now on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/811720/Outbreak_The_Nightmare_Chronicles/

Outbreak Website:
http://www.outbreakzone.com

Dead Drop Studios Website:
http://www.deaddropstudios.com/

About the Game
As the city burns and the countryside is engulfed by the epidemic, you’re now alone and forced to live with this new reality. Monstrous beasts and disfigured remnants roam freely with their numbers increasing rapidly. Scattered and separated from your fellow survivors, you’ve fled into a large manor estate to escape the relentless horde. Your only goal now is survival. Explore the manor, locate supplies and find a way to wake from this nightmare. But somehow… you know your fate is already sealed.

Key Features

• Episodic:New chapters available over time. Buy only what you want to play.
• Story Mode:Survive through a classic single-player survival horror experience.
• Battle Mode:Tough as nails action mode where you scrounge and fight to reach the exit.
• Cinematic:Experience your last moments through fixed cameras and beautiful environments.
• Explore:Search rooms and read logs to find keys and solve puzzles to survive.
• Fight or Flee:Engage threats directly or run away to safety in another room.
• Classic:True hardcore classic survival horror with a limited inventory and deadly foes.
• Progress:Saving is limited and restricted. Find floppy disks to record your progress.
• Storage:Manage your limited inventory by finding and storing items in caches.
• Difficult:Play across multiple difficulty modes, including the one hit kill Nightmares mode.
• Defense:Utilize numerous firearms and melee weapons against the undead.
• Alone:Play solo even without an internet connection.
• Controller:Customizable gamepad, mouse and keyboard controls.

Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles has full controller support on Steam and is designed for Xbox One and Xbox 360 controllers. In addition, the Steam release features fully customizable mouse, keyboard and gamepad controls.

Pricing & Availability

Steam

• Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles is now available on Steam for a $4.99 MSRP! During the launch period, there will be a 10% discount on the title. In addition, there are bundles that include this game and other titles in the Outbreak series at a discount.

Other Outbreak Products
Outbreak: The New Nightmare on Steam
http://store.steampowered.com/app/644480/Outbreak_The_New_Nightmare/

Outbreak: The New Nightmare on Xbox One (Single player only)
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/outbreak-the-new-nightmare/c11x6dzxbqh2

Outbreak on Steam
http://store.steampowered.com/app/514990

Outbreak on Xbox One (Single player only)
https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/store/p/outbreak/bq5hj270wnlt

About Dead Drop Studios LLC
Connecticut-based indie studio Dead Drop Studios LLC creates survival horror games inspired by hardcore, unforgiving gameplay mechanics. The studio’s first title, Outbreak, returns to the roots of survival horror while adding a multiplayer co-op twist. Their second title, Outbreak: The New Nightmare, features new high definition 3D graphics and much more. Their latest title, Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles, features a horrifying single-player survival horror nightmare. Dead Drop Studios hopes to revitalize the genre and gather support for more ambitious projects. To learn more, please visit http://www.deaddropstudios.com/.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero “Ultimate Day One Edition” Sashays onto Nintendo Switch in North America on May 8

Preorder the ‘Definitive’ Version of Crowdfunded Indie Darling with All Post-Launch DLC, Bonus Art Book, and More!

Torrance, Calif. — April 2, 2018 — XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced that the hit crowdfunded action platformer developed by WayForward, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, will receive a limited “Ultimate Day One Edition” physical release for Nintendo Switch on May 8, available at select retailers throughout North America at an MSRP of $39.99. The Nintendo Switch exclusive “Ultimate Day One Edition” physical release includes the game’s groovy 30-song ‘Risky Beats’ soundtrack on CD, a gorgeous new 100-page art book (96 interior pages + 4 page cover), and plenty of company for Shantae with the ‘Pirate Queen’s Quest’, ‘Costume Mode’, and ‘Friends Mode’ DLC all included right on the Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition game card packed in the box.

Don a fancy hat, trade magic for good old-fashioned weapons and tools, and play the role of the bodacious (and ambiguously evil) buccaneer Risky Boots with the Pirate Queen’s Quest DLC. Having successfully stolen the powerful Dynamo from Shantae’s uncle, Risky Boots must now traverse the game to uncover the five mysterious components needed to upgrade the machine and bend Sequin Land to her will in this all-new adventure!

The “Ultimate Edition” also includes the Costume Mode and Friends Mode DLC, because no dance party is complete without friends and costumes! Friends Mode takes Shantae’s pals Sky, Bolo, and Rottytops into her nightmare where they must find and save her from certain doom. Shantae’s wardrobe gets expanded with the Costume Mode DLC, which provides three new arcade-style adventures for her to shimmy her way through in style. Stick to the shadows as Ninja Shantae, soak in the sun as Beach Shantae, or lay down the law as the Mighty Switch Force-inspired Officer Shantae in these arresting new arcade adventures!

About Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

Following three highly successful releases with Shantae, Shantae: Risky’s Revenge, and Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero reacquaints players with the cast of Shantae in style. The magical world of Sequin Land is more vibrant than ever with true high-definition graphics that retain the charm of the original 2D hand-drawn sprites the series is known for. Shantae, the spirited young half-genie, must once again defend Scuttle Town from the pirate captain and self-proclaimed Queen of the Seven Seas, Risky Boots, who plots to steal a newly discovered limitless source of power.

Shantae has previously protected her hometown from all forms of evil including steam-powered pirates, undead evildoers, and militaristic madmen, and is ready to take on Risky Boots with her trademark Hair Whip attack and Belly Dance moves, which give her the power to transform into eight different creatures. Non-stop action with immersive 2.5D environments and a new relic system give novice and expert players alike a uniquely tailored platforming experience. All of Sequin Land becomes a fully explorable world — after conquering massive bosses, the Arcade-style action stages can be revisited to discover new items and secrets based on new abilities Shantae has gained in later areas.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is developed by WayForward for Xbox One, PC, PS4™, “PS Vita”, Wii U™, and Nintendo Switch. XSEED Games has previously published the “Risky Beats” physical editions, each packaged with the ‘Risky Beats’ soundtrack CD, as well as the digital “PS Vita” release. The Shantae: Half-Genie Hero “Ultimate Day One Edition” retail release for Nintendo Switch will come packaged with the same ‘Risky Beats’ CD soundtrack and a new 96-page art book together with the “Ultimate Edition” of the game containing all DLC, and will release on May 8 at an MSRP of $39.99. Digital versions of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition will be published by WayForward, and will be available for Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and Steam for Windows PC. Priced at $29.99 USD, these versions feature the same in-game content, but do not include the ‘Risky Beats’ CD soundtrack or art book.

More information on Shantae: Half-Genie Hero can be found at www.shantaehgh.com. This title has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB with the descriptors of Cartoon Violence and Suggestive Themes. PQube will be publishing the physical version in Europe, and more information can be found on their website at http://www.pqube.co.uk/.

For more information on XSEED Games products, please visit www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook, on Twitter, and via their localization blogs on Tumblr.

For more information on WayForward, please visit www.WayForward.com or contact their press department at [email protected].

About XSEED Games:

XSEED Games is the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., which is a publicly-traded company listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Formed in 2004 and located in Torrance, California, XSEED Games publishes interactive entertainment content for PC and consoles from the Marvelous portfolio as well as from a wide variety of third-party partners. Whether it’s Marvelous properties such as STORY OF SEASONS (Bokujo Monogatari), SENRAN KAGURA, and Rune Factory, or third-party titles such as the Corpse Party, AKIBA’S TRIP, and The Legend of Heroes: Trails series, XSEED Games has grown its reputation among gamers with its critically acclaimed localizations and commitment to fans, remaining ever dedicated to its “indie spirit, player-first” approach.

About WayForward:

Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for 25 years. We are home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With the new avenues for distributing games directly to fans we are finally able to make the games we have always wanted to.