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.

SUPER LEAGUE GAMING LAUNCHES SUPERLEAGUETV, PREMIER DIGITAL NETWORK FOR AMATEUR ESPORTS, ON TWITCH

Channel Blending Live Competitive Gameplay and Original Programming Debuts April 2

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – April 2, 2018 – Super League Gaming, the world’s leading platform for amateur esports athletes to play like the pros, is lifting the curtain on a new digital channel, SuperLeagueTV. Debuting on Twitch, SuperLeagueTV is the first ever network dedicated to amateur esports and competitive amateur players. Initial programming will include top tier gameplay from Super League’s City Champs tournaments, as well as the most compelling storylines that emerge from among the thousands of individual and team-vs-team competitions happening throughout the year within Super League’s League of Legends and Minecraft events.

Broadcasting from Ultimate Media Ventures, Super League Gaming’s Huntington Beach-based production partner, SuperLeagueTV will offer commentary and analysis during hotly contested matches and original programming that shines a light on the increasing number of people who are making competitive video gaming their sport of choice. Beginning this week with Super League Gaming’s League of Legends City Champs season, the channel will feature known shoutcasters and other esports influencers, including play-by-play from Alexander “Opal” Archumbault, and color commentary by Alex “Mad_Magical” Whieldon.

“Super League Gaming is a player-first company. SuperLeagueTV is a player-first network,” said Matt Edelman, Chief Commercial Officer of Super League Gaming. “We are creating a channel dedicated to the massive community of amateur gamers seeking opportunities to play their sport in a trusted, competitive environment where they also can create lasting real-world connections. SuperLeagueTV is a natural extension of our core value proposition.”

SuperLeagueTV’s launch lineup will consist of multiple nights of gameplay taking place in heated City-vs-City battles within movie theaters across the country. Woven into the programming will be pre- and post-match content, including player interviews and City Club profiles, all of which will be available on SuperLeague_TV via Twitch. Additional content and distribution announcements will be made throughout the year.

Coming on the heels of Super League’s recent four-city expansion to Atlanta, Tampa Bay, Washington D.C, and Philadelphia, SuperLeagueTV’s launch continues Super League’s 2018 momentum as the top esports brand for amateur gamers. New strategic, brand and game publisher partnerships will be announced soon.

Follow SuperLeagueTV on Twitch at www.twitch.tv/superleague_tv.

For more on Super League Gaming, please visit www.superleague.com and follow Super League Gaming on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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About Super League Gaming

Super League Gaming (www.SuperLeague.com) is the world’s premier platform for amateur gamers to experience their sport like the pros. Through sixteen City Clubs organized into four regions throughout the country, gamers of all ages and skill levels play on teams in both local and national competitions that blend in-person and digital gameplay. Super League Gaming operates leagues in partnership with the publishers of top-tier games such as League of Legends and Minecraft, with each Super League season culminating in its signature nationwide City Champs tournaments.

DESCEND INTO A WORLD OF NIGHTMARES TO SAVE THE CHILD WITHIN IN PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR GAME THE INNERFRIEND

Canadian Indie Studio PLAYMIND Lifts the Veil on their First Game with Release Date Reveal and PAX East 2018 Debut in Boston, Massachusetts

MONTREAL, CANADA (APRIL 2, 2018) – Independent game developer and interactive digital media studio PLAYMIND is excited to reveal today their premier psychological horror The InnerFriend, announced for release on Windows PC, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One this September. The InnerFriend unlocks the doorway to the subconscious, inviting players to conquer their childhood fears in an emotional and narrative-driven experience to save the child within from nightmares come to life. Unlike traditional horror games, The InnerFriend relies on atmosphere to create tension and tells a unique story about seeing the world through the eyes of an innocent child.

The InnerFriend is a surrealist representation of memories and fears inspired by the works of psychologist Carl Jung, the concept of katabasis — the descent into one’s own self, 80s horror pop culture staples such as Poltergeist and the filmography of Stanley Kubrick. The game explores complex emotional themes and the childhood psychology surrounding coping mechanisms to overcome traumatic experiences. The InnerFriend’s lead designer and writer Sabrina Calvo is an award-winning author and child educator.

Led by a mysterious Shadow, journey through a surreal world inspired by the psychology of childhood fears like the fear of abandonment and the fear of hospitals, which manifest themselves as nightmares. Dive into a subconscious universe to relive the Shadow’s childhood memories, collecting various artifacts to bring back to the Bedroom and slowly rebuilding it as a protective safe haven. As you journey deeper into the subconscious, the gruesome materialized beings that inhabit this world draw ever closer as they fight to protect their very existence – imagined, yet quite powerfully manifested. Can you save the inner child and decipher the mystery?

“The idea for The InnerFriend has been in my head for decades now so I’m thrilled to see it finally coming to life,” said Emmanuel Sévigny, founder of PLAYMIND. “Although we’ve all had very different pasts and childhoods, our experiences — particularly our fears and nightmares — are actually quite similar in a way. I’m eager to see how The InnerFriend will resonate with people from different backgrounds once they finally get a chance to check out the game for themselves.”

The InnerFriend features a rich and abstract visual environment supported by an immersive ambient soundscape and a cinematic soundtrack that enhances immersion and storytelling. Movement, imagery and music are the main ways for the player to interact with the Shadow, their guide throughout the descent into the uncharted parts of the subconscious mind. There are many obstacles and puzzles to solve, themed after childhood games but made far more sinister.

PLAYMIND will be in attendance at PAX East 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) from April 5 – April 8, 2018 with an exclusive two-part demo of The InnerFriend. Attendees can go hands-on with the game and conquer their fears in Booth #17115.

For more information about The InnerFriend, please visit http://theinnerfriend.com.

ABOUT PLAYMIND

PLAYMIND is a gaming and digital media studio that has an accurate perception of the ever-changing digital culture. For more than 15 years, PLAYMIND has specialized in the design and development of digital media. The studio combines strategic analysis and prototypes using cutting edge technologies to create strong immersive experiences. PLAYMIND focuses on mobile, VR, AR, console and event-based video games, on digital interactions and immersive environments for advertising, museums, events, world fairs and performances. PLAYMIND is developing its first original IP game called The InnerFriend, planned to be released September 2018 on Windows PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. For more information, please visit http://playmind.com.