‘Pieces of Hate’ brings the pirates’ story to a close, while the introduction of deep-sea fishing casts a hook for players looking to net their ‘99’ Fishing skill.
Tuesday 20th March 2018, Cambridge, UK –RuneScape returns to the high seas today, launching Pieces of Hate, the epic finale to one of the MMORPG’s longest running stories. The concluding voyage of the 13-year old pirate quest series challenges players as they dive into the depths of underwater expeditions, conquer sea monsters, and battle zombie pirates, and is released just two weeks after RuneScape introduced deep-sea fishing into the game for the first time.
In addition to tying up the loose ends of the pirates’ tale, Pieces of Hate contributes to the foundations of RuneScape’s next five years of rich narratives and immersive adventures. The new quest invites skilled players to plunder its riches, including an upgrade to the Book o’Piracy, which allows players to teleport across various locations throughout Gielinor and can be recharged using rum (of course!).
RuneScape has also made sure players have a whale of a time with the launch of deep-sea fishing, an all-new offshore hub to the game. Available to adventurers with at least level 68 Fishing, players can cast their nets and catch a whole variety of surprises, from jellyfish to great whites, and reel in that fishing XP to gain extra rewards. Only the bravest of buccaneers who dare travel farther out to sea will bag the most valuable loot, but they will also face the greatest dangers.
Dave Osborne, Lead Designer, RuneScape, said:
“It’s really astonishing to have reached the end of the pirates’ tale after 13 years, so we’re thrilled that our players can experience the concluding events in Pieces of Hate. The team has worked hard to deliver an exciting end to the story, especially to those waiting since 2005, and we can’t wait to build on it as part of our narrative arcs for the next five years. The recent launch of deep-sea fishing has already enticed the greatest fishers from across Gielinor to experience the new activity hub; it’s a great way to level up the skill and it’s so rewarding to see our players agree!”
FAST-PACED MECH BATTLE GAME ‘ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION’ BOOSTS ONTO PLAYSTATION®4 AND PC WORLDWIDE TODAY!
For the first time ever, Assault Gunners HD Edition, the remaster of the 2012 Japan classic lands westside
Tunbridge Wells, Kent — March 20th, 2018 — Marvelous Europe today announces that ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION is out now for both PlayStation®4 and PC.
ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION on both consoles has three purchase options available.
– ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION (Standalone Game) – £7.19, €9.99, $9.99, ￥1,000, HK$72.00 and TW$283
– ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION EXTRA PACK (DLC) – £3.99, €4.99, $4.99, ￥500, HK$36.00 and TW$142
– ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION COMPLETE SET (Standalone Game + DLC) – £9.29, €11.99, $11.99,￥1300, HK$94 and TW$368
Marvelous is celebrating the launch of ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION with a 10% launch discount on both the standard or complete set of ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION on both PlayStation 4 and Steam – this offer ends March 27th. PS Plus is required to gain the 10% launch discount.
To celebrate the launch of ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION, check out the brand new launch trailer for the title:
ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION features 35 full-length battle-heavy campaign missions, a horde gameplay mode known as “Inferno Mode” covering 5 varied maps and over 100 mech-customisation possibilities for yourself and your allies, there’s plenty of replayability and content to blast your way through! The game also features full localisation for English, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Japanese meaning fans worldwide can enjoy this classic remaster.
Available today the ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION EXTRA PACK will allow players to take their experience even further with: – 15 campaign missions set after the initial campaign – 3 additional Inferno Mode maps bringing the total to 8 – 15 extra weapons allowing for more diverse offensive options – Over 30 additional mech-parts for even more customisation – 4 fully voice acted Navigators by renowned Japanese VA
It’s the Year 208X, Mars is in the process of terraformation with an expected timeline of 300 years till completion. Back on Earth a great war erupts and millions of migrants look to Mars to flee their home. The Planet Remodelling Project is accelerated with the aid of ANTS, a completely robotic automated system. Migrants build large dome-shaped colonies in regions with now stable climates and rush to construct cities within them to sustain the flow of refugees.
Time passes and the World Federation has set up military colonies on Deimos and Phobos, and the dwarf-planet Ceres is being moved to Mars’ orbit to help create an ocean for the planet. One day, communication is suddenly lost with the surface of Mars, a peace keeping force called DAT whom are currently training on Deimos are sent to investigate…
Originally released exclusively for Japan for the PlayStation®Vita in 2012, ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION puts you in control of the Peace Keeping Force known as DAT and along with your three allied Battle Mechs, you must attempt to save Earth’s Migrants and the Mars Colonies as a whole from the threat of the ANTS uprising. Who could be behind this threat against Mars, the new planned perfect utopia for humanity?
Developed by Shade Inc. and published in Europe & North America by Marvelous Europe Limited, ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION is out now for the PlayStation®4 system and PC. This title is rated PEGI 7, USK 12, ACB PG, ESRB E10+, CERO A and GSRR G.
About Marvelous Europe
Founded in April 2012, Marvelous Europe is the European based publishing operation of Marvelous Inc., overseeing operations for all European territories as well as South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East. Marvelous Europe has been responsible for publishing games across various platforms, including mobile, handheld, consoles and PC. Marvelous Europe is a 100% wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Marvelous Inc., a publicly-traded company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Prices may vary depending on region JPY includes 8% tax TWD includes 5% tax Please note HKD and TWD are PS4 pricing.
EXPERIENCE THE WORLDWIDE ANIME PHENOMENON, ‘ATTACK ON TITAN’, FROM AN ALL-NEW PERSPECTIVE IN A.O.T. 2
Create Your Own Custom Scout to Fight Alongside Your Favourite Characters In A Gripping Narrative, or Head Online To Fight Against Your Friends!
Hertfordshire, 20th March 2018 – KOEI TECMO Europe is proud to announce today the launch of A.O.T. 2, the next instalment of the colossal action game series – for the PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and digitally on Windows PC via Steam®. Experience the chaotic and fast-paced action the series is renowned for through the eyes of a custom created Scout; offering a fresh perspective on the series’ iconic events. To celebrate the release an action-packed new trailer was released showcasing the gripping narrative and character struggles.
Players will experience the newly improved Omni-Directional Mobility Gear, offering advanced freedom of movement and targeting precision to counter enhanced Titan movements. They will go flying into battle against devastating titanic foes, and mastering this equipment is key to ensuring survival. Among the new features detailed are A.O.T. 2’s Buddy Actions; which are support options team members can offer to one another. Options include Rescue, Recovery, and Titan Transformation; the latter of which offers a team member the potential to unlock the power of Titans. With Titans displaying newly enhanced movements, Scouts will have to strategically use an arsenal of new abilities in order to survive; from evade-style attacks, like the hook drive ability, to long-rage sneak attacks – carefully strategised with the help of the new monocular tool.
In A.O.T. 2, players can enjoy one of the newly introduced online modes – Annihilation Mode; a gripping 4v4 mode where Scouts have to compete for the highest score through defeating Titans and capturing bases. Fight against each other to claim the highest score and ascend to the top of the leader boards. In Story Co-op players can call upon their friends to aid them as they complete the main storyline’s gripping narrative. This is just the beginning as a captivating new online mode featuring playable Titans will be made available after launch.
KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com
Realize the fusion of blockchain technology and MMORPG
Tokyo, Japan – ASOBIMO,Inc. announces their ICO project at “2018 TOKENSKY Blockchain Conference Seoul Session * 1” which was held in Seoul, Korea. They have announced the integration of blockchain technology and MMORPG, “ASOBI COIN”.
In the session, they introduced the growth of the smartphone application market and the worldwide popularity of the MMORPG * 2 genre and announced a fusion plan to utilize blockchain technology for MMORPG. They also announced the ICO * 3 project name “ASOBI COIN” for improving the convenience of the game environment using block chain technology to be provided in developing multiple AAA class MMORPGs in future. “ASOBI COIN” accepts newsletter registration.
* 1 2018 TOKENSKY Blockchain Conference Seoul Session: Asia’s largest block chain conference held in Seoul, Korea from March 14th to 15th 2018（http://www.tokensky.net/）
*2 MMORPG：Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game
*3 ICO：Initial Coin Offering
■Company Outline
Asobimo Incorporation is a game maker that develops and manages its own company. Primarily they specialize in 3D MMORPG genre for smartphones and provide services globally, mainly in Japan and Asia. Titles include “Iruna Online”, service started for Feature type phone in 2007, as well as “Avabel Online” and “Toram Online” for smartphone.
Company Name： ASOBIMO,Inc.
Located ： 3-1-2 Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 171-0014, JAPAN
President ：Kondo Katsunori
Description of business： Online game development
URL ： https://asobimo.com/
EXPERIENCE A NEW LEVEL OF COMBAT WITH TEKKEN 7 – DLC3: NOCTIS LUCIS CAELUM PACK AVAILABLE TODAY
1.12 Patch also arrives today
Noctis Lucis Caelum is now a playable character with TEKKEN 7 – DLC3: NOCTIS LUCIS CAELUM PACK available today as well as the exclusive stage “HAMMERHEAD,” the BGM “Stand Your Ground / FINAL FANTASY XV,” the BGM “APOCALYPSIS NOCTIS Remix / TEKKEN 7” and five Noctis costumes! Wielding his signature Engine Blade, Noctis is ready to deal heavy hard-hitting blows as he takes on the likes of Yoshimitsu, Devil Jin, Jack 7, and the rest of the TEKKEN 7 fighters. Noctis Lucis Caelum is also playable in DLC1’s new mode, “Ultimate TEKKEN BOWL.”
TEKKEN 7 is also now updated with the 1.12 patch which includes several improvements such as improved ONLINE matching functionality and the whole performance of the game for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and STEAM. In addition, NVIDIA ShadowPlay Highlights™ gets available on Steam*. Highlight scenes will be captured automatically on specific conditions for the Versus Battles, Ranked Match, Player Match and Tournament mode.
In TEKKEN 7, all fights are personal! Prepare to enter the ring as TEKKEN 7is available for the PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and STEAM® for PC. To find out more about TEKKEN 7, please head over to the official website: https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/tekken/tekken-7.
* The latest NVIDIA graphic driver and GeForce Experience need to be installed.
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 . All the BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment products are available on the official store https://store.bandainamcoent.eu
SUDA51’S THE 25TH WARD: THE SILVER CASE AVAILABLE ON THE 23RD OF MARCH
NIS America is happy to announce that The 25th Ward: The Silver Case is now available in Europe on PS4™ and worldwide on Steam®. The game launches in Australia on Friday, 23 March.
Available for the first time outside Japan, The 25th Ward: The Silver Case is presented with completely rebuilt HD assets and additional content not found in the original version.
About the game:
It is been five years since the events of 1999’s “The Silver Case,” set in the new 25th Ward that arose in the bayside area of Kanto. In a room of the “Bayside Tower Land” apartment complex, a woman is found murdered under mysterious circumstances. This sets off a series of seemingly random events bridging across multiple protagonists including The Silver Case’s Morishima Tokio. With all viewpoints assembled, a truly shocking pattern emerges…
Key Features:
A SUDA51 Trip – Set in the “Kill the Past” universe, the series continues its bleak look into a semi-futuristic world on the edge of collapse and the misfits and antiheroes that inhabit it. Brave New World – The return of the signature “Film Window” system is brought to The 25th Ward for the first time! New visuals, sounds, and controls capture the game in a fresh perspective. One Story, Many Sides – Explore this dark take on Tokyo from three different perspectives,
Treasure your Sea of Thieves adventures forever with custom pirate shanty
Xbox ANZ recruits Australian pirate band to create personalised shanties for local players
To celebrate the release of the hotly anticipated, shared-world pirate adventure “Sea of Thieves” on Tuesday, March 20th, exclusively on Xbox One and Windows 10, Xbox ANZ has worked with Australian pirate band Captain Hellfire & The Wretched Brethren to create the world’s first ‘Sing us a Shanty’ service.
As part of the service, everyday Australians and New Zealand fans will be able to get their very own pirate shanties while they play online via Xbox Live with the band. The shanties will be broadcast live via Mixer, Facebook and Twitch during the weekend after launch for others to join in with the adventure.
Taking place on March 24th and 25th, the Sing us a Shanty service will be offered on a ticketed first-come, first-serve basis for fans. Each pirate shanty will be personalised to the unique adventures and stories created by gamers in the “Sea of Thieves” multiplayer world. The sessions will also be broadcast live across the Xbox ANZ Mixer, Facebook and Twitch channels on Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00AM till 06:00PM AEDT.
Keep an eye on the Xbox ANZ Facebook page for more details on how to book your Sing us a Shanty session via Eventbrite.
Jeremy “Harbinger” Hinton, Captain of Xbox Australia, said: “’Sea of Thieves’ is already such an immersive game by design, so it’s only fitting we give fans the chance to get their very own shanties from a real-life pirate band. We’re really looking forward to seeing and hearing the tales of adventure on high seas, shanties and treasured stories created between players and the band.”
With “Sea of Thieves”, you can join your friends, assemble your crew and become a Pirate Legend, and Xbox Play Anywhere and cross-play ensure you’ll be sailing with friends regardless of your platform of choice.
For a lucky few, their voyages will be accompanied by the dulcet tones of their very own pirate shanties describing their adventures, courtesy of Captain Hellfire and the Wretched Brethren.
“Sea of Thieves” is developed by Rare and is now available to play as part of Xbox Game Pass or from the Microsoft Store and all good retailers including JB Hi-Fi, EB Games and Harvey Norman.
Paragonas a game may be dead at the feet of Fortnite’s massive success, but Paragon’s game assets will live on in other Unreal Engine 4 projects. Epic Games announced they have released an initial batch of game assets including meshes, dialogue, VFX, animation, textures, and maps from the game.
Epic says they spent over 12 million USD developing this batch of assets. They will be following up with more Paragon asset packs over the next several months, with the last planned release happening in Summer 2018 (Winter 2018 in the Southern Hemisphere). Developers will be allowed to use the assets freely as long as they are used with the Unreal Engine 4.
Paragon was a free to play third person MOBA that never made it out of open beta testing. While the servers are still live, the game will be officially closing its doors on April 26th.
If you have been stalking some of the gaming subreddits, the name of Danny O’Dwyer and Noclip should be familiar to you. For those out of the loop, Noclip is a crowdfunded video game documentary channel giving us more insight into the development process and history of our favorite PC games such as DOOM, THe Witness, Rocket League, and The Witcher series.
A post from their Twitter account earlier in January announced that they will explore the story behind the success of Warframe. It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of the game so ever since then, I’ve been keeping an eye on their social media for more info. Well, as of today, the first part of the documentary is out and you can check it out down below.
If you like what you’ve just seen, consider checking out some of the other documentaries they’ve made. And if this is your first encounter with Warframe, consider downloading the game and see if it’s your cup of tea. I can always use some co-op buddies.
ATARI® OFFICIALLY INTRODUCES THE ATARI VCS™, ITS ALL-NEW VIDEO COMPUTER SYSTEM INSPIRED BY MORE THAN 40 YEARS OF HISTORY
Legendary Digital Pioneer Continues Development of New Hardware Platform that Honors Company’s Innovative Video Game Roots While Launching a New Era of Interactive Home Entertainment; Will Reveal Atari VCS, Classic Joystick and Modern Controller Prototypes at Game Developers Conference
NEW YORK, NY (MARCH 19, 2018) – Atari® — One of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers, today proudly announces that “Atari VCS” is the official name of its new retro-inspired gaming and entertainment platform, previously known by its working title “Ataribox.” The company also marks this important milestone by sharing the Atari VCS, Classic Joystick and Modern Controller prototypes with press at this week’s Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, with the objective to reveal the exclusive pre-order date for the Atari VCS during the month of April 2018.
Inspired by the iconic silhouette of the original Atari 2600 Video Computer System, the new Atari VCS has already generated considerable excitement within the gaming community. Its skillful blend of modern lines and reverential details, combined with contemporary content technology and new innovation, has evoked positive reactions from Atari fans both new and old. The Atari VCS will of course serve up lots of classic content, but it is so much more than a “retro-box.” It is a completely new Atari connected device designed for today’s living room.
The new Atari VCS logo, like the new hardware itself, combines past and present, and is inspired by Atari’s rich history of progressive graphic design. Countless highly-memorable game logos, illustrations, ads and packages were generated by Atari’s legendary in-house Industrial Design and Graphics department during the 1970’s and 80’s.
Industrial design and graphics are essential parts of the brand’s DNA and part of what makes every Atari game an adventure for the player. Today’s Atari design, engineering, software and marketing teams all endeavor to bring similar levels of care and attention to the new VCS. Atari intends its new video computer system to change the way you interact with your TV, just as the original Atari 2600 Video Computer System first did more than 40 years ago.
“Every person at Atari and every partner involved with the new platform is just as fanatical about the brand and its heritage as our biggest fans are,” explained Michael Arzt, Atari COO of Connected Devices. “With the Atari VCS name, we know how important it is to get everything completely right and that’s why we briefly paused an imminent launch late last year. It was a difficult decision with the countdown underway, but we weren’t willing to go forward with even one thing out of alignment. We hope that Atari’s fans appreciate our extreme attention to detail and are as excited about the Atari VCS as we are.”
In addition to unveiling the official name and logo, Atari will be shifting all branding and communications channels to reflect the Atari VCS name. Fans and followers can sign up for email alerts at www.Ataribox.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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ABOUT ATARI
Atari is an interactive entertainment company. As an iconic brand that transcends generations and audiences, the company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong® and RollerCoaster Tycoon.® Atari has offices in New York and Paris. Visit us online at www.Atari.com.
To learn more about Atari’s rich art and design history, check out the best-selling book Art of Atari by Tim Lapetino, published by Dynamite Entertainment, at www.ArtofAtari.com. A level of uncertainty exists in the development of any project, in consideration to milestones, budget and financial planning, and the non-realization of certain conditions may impact value.
