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THE SWORDS OF DITTO RISE TO THE CHALLENGE ON APRIL 24

THE SWORDS OF DITTO RISE TO THE CHALLENGE ON APRIL 24

– New ‘Compact Action RPG’ Debuts on PlayStation 4 and PC –

The delightful heroes at developer onebitbeyond and teeny tiny game label Devolver Digital have announced their vibrant action RPG The Swords of Ditto will launch April 24 on PlayStation 4 and PC [http://theswordsofditto.com].

The Swords of Ditto creates a series of unique, compact adventures for a new hero every 100 years in a seemingly never-ending struggle against the evil Mormo. Players will awaken as one of the chosen adventurers and wield the legendary sword of the land through a dangerous and ever-changing overworld, diabolical dungeons and secret lairs before ascending Mormo’s tower to face off with the evil witch herself. Retrieve powerful new toys, slap on perk stickers, and complete side quests to fill out your inventory as each new run is different from the last. The only constant is the sword itself, as experience and power gained for the sword in each adventure carries over to the hero’s successor. Take down Mormo and the world is a happier, brighter place, but failure puts Ditto and its poor citizens into a dark, crumbling version of their world. Make this journey alone or invite a fellow champion for local cooperative play on both PlayStation 4 and PC.

The Swords of Ditto developer onebitbeyond was created by former creative director at Curve Studios Jonathan ‘Bidds’ Biddle and boasts a roster of top game development veterans thrilled to work on their first project together. Based out of London, onebitbeyond have been working on The Swords of Ditto since late 2015 and will be demoing the game at PAX East 2018 in April.

The Swords of Ditto arrives on PlayStation 4 and PC April 24. Excited adventurers can follow the game’s progress and latest news as theswordsofditto.com or @onebitbeyond on Twitter.

MECH BATTLE GAME ‘ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION’ BLASTING ITS WAY TO PLAYSTATION®4 AND PC WORLDWIDE ON 20th MARCH

MECH BATTLE GAME ‘ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION’ BLASTING ITS WAY TO PLAYSTATION®4 AND PC WORLDWIDE ON 20th MARCH

Originally released in 2012 exclusively for the PlayStation®Vita in Japan, this remaster brings the title to the West for the very first time!

Tunbridge Wells, Kent – 20th February, 2018 – Marvelous Europe today announces that Assa will be releasing March 20th worldwide on PlayStation®4 and PC.

ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION will launch on PlayStation®4 and PC with three purchase options available:

ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION (Standalone Game) – £7.19, €9.99 or $9.99
ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION EXTRA PACK (DLC) – £3.99, €4.99 or $4.99

ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION COMPLETE SET (Standalone Game + DLC) – £9.29, €11.99 or $11.99
Prices may vary depending on region

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?

With 35 full-length battle-heavy 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 present in the standalone version of ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION.

Available on launch day 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

Developed by Shade Inc. and published in Europe & North America by Marvelous Europe Limited, ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION is planning to launch 20th March for the PlayStation®4 system and PC. This title is rated PEGI 7, USK 12, ACB PG and ESRB E10+.

For more information on Marvelous Europe products, please visit www.marvelousgames.com.
Fans can also follow Marvelous Europe on Facebook at www.facebook.com/marvelousgames and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/marvelous_games.

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.

Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet Review

Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet

Developer: DIMPS
Publisher: Bandai Namco
Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows (Reviewed)
Release Date: 23 February 2018
Price: $49.99 USD (PC – Available Here) – $59.99 USD/$99.95 AUD (Consoles – Available Here)

Video Review

Overview

Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet is a third person shooter/RPG hybrid that is part of the Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online spinoff. Fatal Bullet is a game within a game, as players join the fictional virtual reality massively multiplayer online game Gun Gale Online. Gifted with a very rare AI assistant, players will join famous characters from the Sword Art Online franchise as they attempt to carve out their place in GGO.

Story

As a veteran gamer invited into Gun Gale Online for the first time by a childhood friend, the player has the good luck of winning their very own top of the line AI named ArFA-sys to serve as their personal assistant in and out of battle. The players soon encounter famous faces from the Sword Art Online franchise as they seek to become a top player in Gun Gale Online and develop their relationship with their AI.

As someone who has never watched, read, or played a Sword Art Online title, the story feels Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet’s weakest link. People new to the franchise are given a very short recap of some major plot points, but it never gets deep enough to stir interest. The game’s story plods along slowly, taking baby steps forward with every main mission completed. ArFA-sys should be a fantastic opportunity to explore the relationship we humans have with our AI assistants, as ArFA-sys starts as blank slate before blossoming into their own. Instead, ArFA-sys feels more like a stereotypical maid character that edges close to cringe-inducing fan service than someone I want to care about. The random conversations NPC party members will have in combat are especially bad as they are generally bland or downright awkward to read. Additionally, the lines are few in numbers, so be prepared to see those lines over and over again. Fans of Sword Art Online might have more reasons to be emotionally invested in the story since they know many characters and the lore to start with, but the writers of Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet give little reason for franchise newcomers to care about the plot.

Gameplay

Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet is a third person shooter/RPG hybrid with some elements designed to mimic the MMORPG experience. The game is an extremely fast paced shooter, with emphasis on hack ‘n slash style dodging, dungeon crawling, and massive boss fights. Players can customize their own character and ArFA-sys. Characters can carry two weapons, limited by both weight and stats requirements. Weapons range from the humble sword to massive rocket launchers. Additionally, customizable characters can equip up to four skills and four gadgets. The final two party members are rounded out with both original characters and ones from Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online. These characters come with pre-set weapons and skills filling a variety of niches. The gunplay feels great. The frantic pacing is a lot of fun, and the game rewards players who are skilled enough to aim for critical points.

Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet feels very much like an Asian MMORPG with some of the grind cut out of the game. Players work out of a hub town and visit various locations around the map that are filled with enemies that respawn on a short timer. Scattered around the area are world bosses and NPC “players” that will randomly engage in “PVP.” The “PVP” is probably the most annoying part of combat, as party members are not always very good about engaging distant enemies. Enemy “players” will resurrect their downed party members and will continue to do so until the entire party is downed. If your team isn’t helping, then these battles can drag out into a long stalemate. On the other hand, the boss battles are the game’s strong suit. These multi-stage fights remind me a lot of MMO boss battles as use a lot of telegraphed, hard hitting special abilities that need to be dodged. The bosses tend to soak a lot of damage, which means firing away at weak points is absolutely critical.

The game’s item system can use a bit of refining. Anything of real use must be dropped by enemies, which means players are stuck grinding if they are sticking to a specific weapon type. There is no weapon crafting system, only an upgrade system that is extremely material hungry and caps out at three upgrades. Frustratingly, the upgrade system requires players to unequip any weapon they wish to modify.

The controls are decent.  I like the aim assist mode that gives players a much larger targeting area at the expense of accuracy. It’s perfect for gamers who don’t play shooters very often or aren’t used to a controller. Although I prefer the finer controls of the mouse and keyboard, I still found myself toggling on the aim assist to ensure I would land my healing shots on friendly targets. On the other hand, the limited up/down camera angle is a huge frustration when dealing with flying enemies, especially the ones that can’t be dragged to the ground.

The PC port quality leaves quite a bit to be desired. While the game runs on Unreal Engine 4, the graphic options are quite slim. There is no mouse support in the menus. Keybindings for directional and use key does not carry over to the menu, instead falling back to the default bindings. Most PC gamers using WASD won’t be affected, but those of us who don’t will be annoyed to no end. Additionally, there is no way to view the advanced PC options in game, as those options are only accessible from the main menu. To cap it all off, there are actually two aim assists in the game, the earlier mentioned assist that can be toggled on and off and a more traditional aim assist designed for controller toting users. Unfortunately, the latter cannot be disabled for mouse and keyboard users.

Visuals

Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet’s visuals are a bit of a mixed bag. The sci-fi designis solid, and many real life guns are lovingly recreated in game. The outdoor locations look great, with each zone having its own visual theme. On the other hand, once you’ve seen one dungeon, you’ve seen them all. Each dungeon simply reorganizes the rooms in different layouts. While the enemies themselves have an eye-catching visual design, enemy models are reused regularly with some different colours or sizes to differentiate them.

Audio

The audio experience is decent. The sound effects are solid. The soundtrack is pretty standard for a Japanese action title with more orchestral tracks broken up with some high-octane battle music featuring electric guitar. While it’s not the most unique sound, it’s enjoyable none the less. The voice acting is all in Japanese and is very good; however, there is a serious shortage of lines in-game. It seems like each character has only one or two sounds of exertion and two or three lines.

Overall

Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet is a decent third person shooter at its core. However, the developers have made some puzzling choices that really tarnish the game. The story is dull, the controls could use some polishing, and some audio/visual elements need more variation. To cap things off, the PC port falls short. Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet is probably best left for the fans of the franchise.

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Tokyo Otaku Mode Announces Participation in the ‘Come to Japan’ Campaign Featuring Kizuna AI, the World’s First Virtual YouTuber

Tokyo Otaku Mode Announces Participation in the ‘Come to Japan’ Campaign Featuring Kizuna AI, the World’s First Virtual YouTuber

Tokyo Otaku Mode Inc. (incorporated in Delaware, U.S.; representative: Tomohide Kamei; CEO: Naomitsu Kodaka; herein referred to as TOM) is participating in the ‘Come to Japan’ Campaign. The campaign has been launched by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) New York office and is designed for American travelers.

The campaign is part of the promotion of digital marketing and ‘Cool Japan’, the Japanese government’s strategy to cultivate and promote Japanese culture in other countries. It features Kizuna AI, the (self-proclaimed) world’s first virtual YouTuber shown above, as its ambassador. Through social media platforms, including YouTube and Instagram, the campaign engages Americans and encourages them to consider Japanese travel.

The campaign was launched on March 1 and will be held until March 25, 2018. A ‘Come to Japan’ campaign website has also been launched. Four campaign components, including an online quiz, a Kizuna AI Come to Japan Sweepstakes, an Instagram campaign, and a lottery held in collaboration with Japan Week (to be held in New York from March 14 – 17), are also planned. Users who obtain a high score on the online quiz can enter the sweepstakes that offers a pair of round-trip plane tickets to Japan as its grand prize. Kizuna AI prize packages and alpaca plushies are also available to other sweepstake winners. Campaign details, as well as rules and regulations, can be found through the ‘Come to Japan’ website and on social media.

JNTO New York Executive Director, Mr. Ken Iwata, stated, “In the United States, digital marketing is an effective way to engage potential travelers, particularly millennials, who are showing a great deal of interest in Japan. This is why we chose a campaign that uses anime, a ‘Cool Japan’ content to engage Americans, particularly the millennial generation. Anime has attracted more than 20 million users to American video streaming platforms like Crunchyroll, so we believe it can help us reach a broad audience in a new and exciting way, while also showcasing Japan’s innovative nature.”

Who is Kizuna AI?

Kizuna AI is the (self-proclaimed) world’s first virtual YouTuber from Japan who started her channel on December 1, 2016. Using a comical and casual virtual space, she sings, dances, and engages the audience. In the blink of an eye, she gained great popularity in Japan and her main channel, A.I.Channel, reached 1.5 million subscribers in her first year. Her video game subchannel A.I.Games has 600,000 subscribers.

Four Campaign Components to Promote Tourism

  1. Videos and Articles About the Charms of Japan Presented by Kizuna AI

The ‘Come to Japan’ campaign website features travel videos and articles about Japan. In each video, Kizuna AI examines intriguing parts of Japanese culture, food, technology, and more. She explores Japan with viewers and helps them prepare for the online quiz required for the campaign sweepstakes. Other topics, including fashion, traditional crafts, etiquette, sports, nature, history, and lifestyle, are also covered.

  1. ‘Come to Japan’ Quiz for a Chance to Win a Trip to Japan

The ‘Come to Japan’ campaign website is hosting a ‘Charms of Japan’ quiz, which features twenty questions related to the topics covered in the videos and articles. Users who obtain a high score above a predetermined threshold will be eligible for the campaign sweepstakes, and one winner will receive a pair of round-trip tickets to Japan. Kizuna AI prize packages and alpaca plushies are also available as second and third prizes.

  1. Instagram Campaign to See and Share Photos of Trips to Japan

Travelers who have already visited Japan can use the special hashtag (#japantripsenpai) on Instagram to have their photos of Japan automatically uploaded onto the ‘Come to Japan’ campaign website.

  1. Kizuna AI Booth and Lottery at New York’s Japan Week Event

A Kizuna AI booth will be set up at Japan Week 2018, an event organized by the JNTO New York Office that will take place at Vanderbilt Hall in the New York Grand Central Station from March 14 – 17. A lottery will be held at the booth, where participants can win a pair of round-trip plane tickets to Japan. Lottery details will be announced in an upcoming press release.

About Tokyo Otaku Mode

Tokyo Otaku Mode Inc. (TOM) shares the latest news about anime, manga, events, merchandise, and other parts of Japanese pop culture with fans around the world through its Facebook page, which has 20 million likes as of March 2018. TOM also works directly with manufacturers to provide an authentic and curated selection of merchandise to fans worldwide through its e-commerce site, the Tokyo Otaku Mode Shop. Furthermore, TOM works with independent creators within and outside of Japan to design and distribute original merchandise. To date, orders have been delivered to customers in over 130 countries and regions worldwide.

Also, TOM participated in Japanese tourism campaigns organized by the governmental Japan Tourism Agency in 2013 and 2014 and implemented various promotions.

TOM continues to advance its mission of “bringing happiness to the world with otaku culture” by enriching the lives of Japanese pop culture fans around the world, and also by adding new value to the global entertainment markets.

About the Kizuna AI Come to Japan Sweepstakes

No Purchase Necessary. Open only to legal residents of the U.S. who are at least the legal age of majority in the jurisdiction of their residence at the time of entry. Begins on March 1, 2018 and ends on March 25, 2018. Visit http://us.jnto.go.jp/cometojapan/entry.php for official rules and complete details.

About the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)

Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), an independent agency of the Japanese government, promotes Japan as a leisure and business destination to further exchanges between Japan and the world. JNTO disseminates information, conducts publicity and exhibitions, develops tours, carries out research and much more, utilizing its international network of 20 offices.   http://us.jnto.go.jp/

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN ULTIMATE NINJA STORM TRILOGY ANNOUNCED FOR NINTENDO SWITCH ON APRIL 26th, 2018

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN ULTIMATE NINJA STORM TRILOGY ANNOUNCED FOR NINTENDO SWITCH ON APRIL 26th, 2018

After a successful launch on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe is proud to announce the release of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN ULTIMATE NINJA STORM TRILOGY for Nintendo Switch™ on April 26th, 2018. This compilation of the first three Ultimate Ninja Storm titles lets players relive the story of Naruto Uzumaki from his days at the Ninja Academy to the 4th Great Ninja War.

The digital-only collection will feature many of the DLCs released for the original games like Saskuke’s kimono costume and let the players choose between beloved heroes and villains like Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Pain or Obito Uchiha to lead into battle.

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN ULTIMATE NINJA TRILOGY is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC and will be released for Nintendo Switch on April 26th, 2018. Find out more about the game at https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/naruto-storm-trilogy

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S.

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

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Train Sim World® Founders Edition Arriving Exclusively on Xbox One

Train Sim World® Founders Edition Arriving Exclusively on Xbox One

Relax on Your Sofa at 125 MPH!

CHATHAM, Kent March 2, 2018 – Dovetail Games, the multi award-winning developer and publisher of simulation games, is pleased to confirm Train Sim World® Founders Edition will arrive exclusively on Xbox One on March 9, 2018.

Train Sim World Founders Edition is a first-person train simulator that delivers the experience of being a train driver on your Xbox One. Designed to provide the perfect introduction to Train Sim World for Xbox One players and fully optimized for performance and playability, Train Sim World Founders Edition enables you to quickly progress from learning the basics in accessible tutorials to confidently using the fully functioning cab controls without any assistance.

Powered by Unreal Engine 4® technology and Dovetail Games’ proprietary SimuGraph® vehicle dynamics engine, Train Sim World uses real-world data to accurately replicate the performance, sound and feel of real trains. Players can truly feel the detail as they explore the world and interact with the trains. Featuring distinctly different types of locomotives, Train Sim World Founders Edition allows complete interactivity in the cab via an intuitive interface designed for the Xbox controller.

Experience a full day-in-the-life in Service Mode, which features a timetable based on real-world activities. Hop on and off a range of services as they carry out their duties, and choose to be either a driver or a passenger. With a timetable to keep and passengers to transport on time, your skill, focus and endurance will be tested to the limit!

Rob O’Farrell, SVP, Development at Dovetail Games, said, “Train Sim World Founders Edition is the perfect fit for Xbox One. We wanted to ensure that we struck the right balance between accessibility and authenticity so the player gets an experience that on one hand feels intuitive and on the other hand feels challenging and rewarding. We’re excited to be delivering a true simulation experience on the Xbox One, and we can’t wait to see what people do with it.”

Chris Charla, Director of ID@Xbox at Microsoft, said, “We are excited to continue our great relationship with Dovetail Games and to help enable them to deliver new and differentiated experiences to Xbox One gamers. Train Sim World Founders Edition is a wonderful point for simulation gaming, and we’re super excited to have it on Xbox One!”

Train Sim World Founders Edition is now available to preorder on the Xbox Games Store at a price of $29.99.

For further information, please visit www.trainsimworld.com.

About Dovetail Games

Dovetail Games was launched in 2013. Previously trading as RailSimulator.com Ltd, the business launched in 2009 initially producing and marketing the PC game Train Simulator. Today Dovetail Games is responsible for train, flight and fishing simulation games and is developing for PC and leading consoles. http://www.dovetailgames.com.

About SimuGraph

Developed by Dovetail Games, SimuGraph Vehicle Dynamics Engine is a powerful visual modeling and simulation framework for the construction and real-time simulation of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems in the context of vehicle dynamics.

About Unreal Engine

Developed by Epic Games, the award-winning Unreal Engine is known for world-class graphics, tools and scalability across PC, console and mobile platforms. Unreal Engine technology is designed to accelerate developers’ productivity for creating high quality games, applications, training simulations, visualizations, digital films and animated entertainment. To access UE4, visit www.unrealengine.com and follow @UnrealEngine.

Pixel Noir is on its way to Nintendo Switch!

Pixel Noir is on its way to Nintendo Switch!

The J-RPG inspired game by SWDTech will have a Nintendo Switch port and will be released at the same launch date as the Xbox One, PC and PlayStation 4 versions. 

Madrid, Spain; march 2nd, 2018:  The development of Pixel Noir goes on steadily and, after the latest beta for Kickstarter backers and its new features, SWDTech now confirms the development of the Nintendo Switch version of the game!

The version for Nintendo’s hybrid Console will include every element introduced on PC, Xbox One and PS4, but you’ll be able to explore and survive Pinnacle City anywhere!
As with the other versions of the game already announced, the game will have Spanish, French and German translations included on launch date.

With all of the core features and nice-to-have systems already built and functioning, Pixel Noir has now around 40% of the story implemented within the game, including the entire beginning of the story.

Also, Pixel Noir won Best Audio at MAGFest (Music & Gaming Festival) for the second year in a row! Thanks to Hiroki Kikuta, composer of the Secret of Mana soundtrack (among other awesome titles), who has added some truly incredible music to the game!

Living on the streets of a shithole like Pinnacle City, there’s only two things to keep you going: A pack of cigarettes and the feeling that there’s more than this.

There was something rotten in that rundown place. You were in over your head, but you were too proud to admit it. It was your pride that killed your partner. With the hospital burned to the ground and nothing to exonerate you, they threw you in jail.

For ten years you were haunted by unanswered questions and unspeakable horror, frightened by what you saw, what you did – and what you could still do. Now you’re scraping by as a private eye, running a business out of a crappy apartment. But a chance comes along to clear your name once and for all. With your sanity at stake, how can you afford not to take it?

Pixel Noir is a JRPG-inspired detective game set against a film noir backdrop. Think Earthbound meets Sin City!

  • Solve a variety of mysteries as Pinnacle City’s cheapest Private Eye! From missing pets to murder investigations, your detective skills will earn you either fortune or face punches.
  • Fight enemies in turn-based combat. Unleash devastating combo attacks by teaming up with other heroes in your team!
  • Explore Pinnacle City–a wretched hive of scum and villainy harboring black market trade & hawked by colorful characters.
  • Use your investigation mode to reveal clues. Level it up over time to unearth new secrets and storylines!
  • Overkill mechanic: if you do too much damage, instead of knocking your enemy out, you can kill them. This will affect what type of spoils you get from battle!
  • New timed hit mechanics for skills including button sequences and d-pad rotation!
  • CRDTech card game… can you find Phil, the Dust Master?

Pixel Noir on Kickstarter

About SWDTech Games

SWDTech Games is a team of gamers dedicated to reimagining the classic RPG experience for modern-day platforms such as PS4 and PS Vita. We grew up playing games like Final Fantasy, Earthbound, & Chrono Trigger, and aspire to produce our own classic.
Our development team is locked, loaded, and ready to fire on all cylinders. Most of us are experienced professionals that have been on multiple projects with both AAA companies like Capcom, Marvel, DC Comics, Cartoon Network, Sony; and smaller Indie companies like WadjetEye Games, Indestructible Cannon, Hotslug, and more! We’ve come together to create the RPG we’ve wanted to play for over a decade now!

About BadLand Games

Based in Madrid, Spain and established in 2011, BadLand Games is an independent company specializing in the physical distribution and global publishing of video games. In Spain, BadLand Games is the official distributor of AAA titles for all platforms including, Minecraft: Story Mode, La Voz, Sniper Elite 4 and the popular Darksiders Warmastered Edition.
BadLand Games is also the publisher of indie titles such as: Nightmare Boy, Anima: Gate of Memories, Heart & Slash, Dex, Castles, Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today, Ginger: Beyond the Crystal, BOOR, Vostok Inc, Velocity 2X: Critical Mass Edition, The Sexy Brutale: Full House Edition, Demon’s Crystals, and the in-house developed game, Awe.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE SHOWS OFF THRILLING ACTION GAMEPLAY THROUGH ALL-NEW TRAILERS FOR A.O.T. 2

KOEI TECMO EUROPE SHOWS OFF THRILLING ACTION GAMEPLAY THROUGH ALL-NEW TRAILERS FOR A.O.T. 2

Make Your Mark As You Experience the Attack On Titan Universe With Your Own Custom Scout

Hertfordshire, 2nd March 2018 – KOEI TECMO Europe released a collection of new trailers for upcoming colossal action game A.O.T. 2, based on the worldwide anime phenomenon, ‘Attack on Titan’. Slated for release on the 20th March 2018 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Nintendo Switch™, and digitally on Windows PC via Steam®, players will experience the dense battle action the series is renowned for through the eyes of their own Custom Scout; offering a fresh perspective on the series’ iconic events.

Players will don the Omni-Directional Mobility Gear as they fly into battle against devastating titanic foes, and mastering this equipment is key to ensuring victory and survival. A new b-roll showcases this incredible gear as a Custom Scout, Eren, and Mikasa fight swarms of Titans and rescue their squad mates from peril. An exciting look at Titan transformation is also teased as Eren turns in his powerful Titan form to defeat any enemies that cross his path. Finally, Online Features were detailed for the first time in a Multiplayer Highlight Trailer. In this video players will be able to take a first-look at the Annihilation Mode, a gripping 4v4 mode where Scouts have to compete for the highest score through defeating Titans and capturing bases. 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; more information on this new mode will be made available in the coming weeks.

Additionally, Koei Tecmo revealed that dedicated Scouts who pre-order the PlayStation 4 version of A.O.T. 2 digitally from the PlayStation Store will now receive some extra bonus content in the form of 6 new avatars to kit out their profiles; featuring Eren, Mikasa, Levi, Reiner, Christa and Erwin. A handy infographic was released alongside this announcement which clearly details where players can pick-up the plethora of DLC available!

KOEI TECMO Europe also released a fresh selection of in-game screens and videos, focussing on Battle Action and Town Life gameplay, and trailers, including a Multiplayer Highlight Trailer, and a short action-packed new trailer.

To keep up to date with the latest news on A.O.T. 2 please visit the official site at www.koeitecmoeurope.com/aot2, Like www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames, and Follow us on Twitter @koeitecmoeurope

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

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

Based on the manga “Shingeki no Kyojin” by Hajime Isayama originally serialized in the Monthly BESSATSU SHONEN magazine published by Kodansha Ltd. ©Hajime Isayama, Kodansha/”ATTACK ON TITAN” Production Committee. All Rights Reserved.

©2018 KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. The KT logo is a registered trademark of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

WARFRAME PLAINS OF EIDOLON DRIVES CHANGE WITH RE-BALANCED WEAPONS AND WARFRAMES, NEW EIDOLONS

WARFRAME PLAINS OF EIDOLON DRIVES CHANGE WITH RE-BALANCED WEAPONS AND WARFRAMES, NEW EIDOLONS

Digital Extremes Significantly Revamps Weapons and Warframes and Introduces Two Tougher Eidolons to the Plains

LONDON, ON – 2 March, 2018 – If the recent Ghoul Purge Bounties added horrific new life to Warframe®’s growing Plains of Eidolon, independent Canadian developer and publisher Digital Extremes’ next update takes a page from ancient mythology. Available next week for free on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One, the Shrine of the Eidolon update re-organizes the Mastery Ranking of more than 150 weapons, re-balances more than half a dozen Warframes, rattles with the footsteps of two new towering Eidolons, and offers players the chance to dominate the skies with the ridable Dargyn. The Shrine of the Eidolon update continues Digital Extremes’ dedication to not only bringing more diverse gameplay to both long-time and newer players, but revisiting and modernizing older systems for today’s players.

Haven’t earned your Archwing yet? Steal a Grineer Dargyn and dominate the skies.

Rumors from Cetus have spread about sightings of towering, magnificent creatures haunting the Plains of Eidolon at night. In the past, Ostron legends have told in hushed accounts of long dormant Eidolons rising again in special conditions. Debuting together in Devstream 103, the Gantulyst is a towering new beast, nearly twice the size of the original Teralyst (first introduced with Plains of Eidolon), wielding a rock for an arm and capable of hurling a massive ball of energy that rotates and radiates powerful beams of Sentient energy in all directions. The Hydrolyst is a toxic, deadly creature more powerful than its giant brethren. It creates toxic storm clouds, pouring out poisonous Sentient energy that deals constant damage, challenging the most experienced Tenno like never before.

Players will learn from previous battles against the original Teralyst how to apply team lessons to coordinate new strategies to defeat the new mammoths. Once defeated, rewards for defeating each will be plentiful. What could the new Eidolons be in search of, and how will Tenno uncover the purpose of their troublesome night flights? Check www.warframe.com for more details on rewards, strategies, and lore.

While solving these mysteries, players now have a faster way to transport across the Plains. With the introduction of the ridable Dargyn, a solo airborne craft used by Grineer to patrol, players can power-glide across geography more quickly than on foot or light up unsuspecting Grineer combatants with built-in weaponry. Regardless of experience level, squads can coordinate teams of two, three of four to dominate Earth’s skies day or night. The introduction of the Dargyn to players complements the existing Archwing as a secondary aerial method of moving through the Plains. What mayhem can Tenno sow? By logging in within one week of launch, players will receive free items including a three-day Affinity Booster, 3X Forma, and a 1X Exilus Adaptor.

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

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world’s top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games’ multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal, Unreal Tournament – and all its iterations – Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multi-player campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of more than 30 million registered players on PC, PS4™ and Xbox One. For more information about Digital Extremes, visit www.digitalextremes.com. To sign up for Warframe, visit www.warframe.com.

Grinding Gear Games Launches Path of Exile: Bestiary

Grinding Gear Games Launches Path of Exile: Bestiary

Animals were definitely harmed in the making of this expansion

Auckland, New Zealand – March 2nd, 2018 -Grinding Gear Games announced today that they have launched their brand-new content update (3.2.0) for their hit online ARPG, Path of Exile. Path of Exile: Bestiary is now available on PC with the Xbox One version launching next week. This update features the new Bestiary Challenge League,

in which players compete to hunt and capture nearly 300 of the most dangerous animals that populate Wraeclast, and then sacrifice their prey to create and augment potent items.

Path of Exile continues to be one of the largest online action role playing games with continual, massive audience growth. Successful launches on the Xbox One and in China have more than doubled the Path of Exile player community since August 2017, with over 3.5 million players having played the game’s 2017 expansion, Path of Exile: The Fall of Oriath. The Fall of Oriath was recently named one of the Top 50 Games of 2017 by Game Informer Magazine, as well as the top “Game as Service” (an established title receiving outstanding updates and continual support).

Path of Exile: Bestiary Features:

  • The Bestiary Challenge League: With a fresh economy and brand-new mechanics, the Bestiary Challenge League is ideal for existing, returning, and brand new players to experience the award-winning gameplay Path of Exile has to offer.
  • Capture Dangerous Beasts: Track Wraeclast’s most dangerous animals, weaken them, and capture them to make them your own. There are around 250 regular beasts and 40 legendary beasts to capture.
  • Complete your Bestiary: As you capture beasts from across Wraeclast, they are marked in your Bestiary, a permanent record of your progress through this league.
  • Populate your Menagerie: Visit and observe the beasts you’ve captured whenever you want, then use them to fuel your Beastcrafting.
  • Beastcrafting: Perform the ritual of Sacrifice by Combat at the Blood Altar to create and augment potent items. There are dozens of powerful recipes that require the sacrifice of different combinations of beasts that you have collected.
  • New End-Game Foes: Capturing and crafting with the right set of beasts may grant you entrance to difficult spirit boss encounters with powerful unique item rewards.
  • Bestiary Sets: The Bestiary League contains four new sets of items based on the powerful spirit beasts. Mix and match them with other items and discover potent new builds.
  • The Story Continues: High-level players will be able to challenge The Elder and The Shaper simultaneously, deep in the center of the Atlas of Worlds — the toughest boss encounter in Path of Exile yet!
  • New Unique Items: Harness the power of 29 new Unique Items and completing new Prophecies to transform your items to one of 30 new Fated Unique Items.
  • New Gems: Discover and build around three new gems including the new skill Spectral Shield Throw and the new support gem Summon Phantasm on Kill.
  • Ascendancy Class Revamp: Explore countless new build options with each of our extensively rebalanced Ascendancy Classes.
  • And much more: We’ve also added a new quest to Act Ten and have made many other small changes including ongoing performance improvements.
  • Available on Xbox One and PC: Path of Exile: Bestiary is coming to PC and Xbox One. They are both, of course, 100% free to play.

Path of Exile Key Features Include:

  • Download and play for free, but never pay-to-win
  • A dark and deep action RPG
  • Unlimited character combinations with the game’s gigantic skill tree
  • Combine skill gems to create unique combat strategies
  • Explore a dark and gritty world rendered from a fixed 3D perspective
  • Explore randomly generated levels for nearly infinite replayability
  • Craft weapons, magic items and even end-game maps to become more powerful
  • Cooperate or compete with thousands of other Exiles in a persistent online world
  • Ascend online ladders in every game mode
  • Battle in PvP tournaments for worldwide recognition
  • Steam and Twitch integration

Path of Exile was released in October 2013 to critical acclaim including winning GameSpot’s PC Game of the Year award. Since its launch, Path of Exile has become a global community of over 13 million players including localized versions in English, German, French, Spanish, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Russian, Thai and Brazilian Portuguese.

Path of Exile: Bestiary, like every major expansion of Path of Exile, will be completely free-to-play (and of course, never Pay to Win; your success in the game is dependent on the depth of your skill, not your wallet). More information about Path of Exile: Bestiary can be found at www.pathofexile.com/bestiary.

About Grinding Gear Games

Grinding Gear Games is an independent game studio founded in 2006 and based in Auckland, New Zealand. Its team members come from various countries and have a diversity of backgrounds ranging from artificial intelligence and software security to industrial design and professional tournament gaming. GGG recently released its flagship title, Path of Exile, and is committed to ongoing expansion and new content releases for the critically acclaimed game. You can find more information about Grinding Gear Games at www.grindinggear.com.