Daedalic Entertainment opens new office in Munich

Former Klonk Games team to develop new “Poki” game

Hamburg/Munich, 14. February 2018. Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Munich – Daedalic Entertainment is now operating with three offices in Germany, developing and publishing games on a global scale. The recently founded Daedalic Entertainment Bavaria GmbH is going to make the new game of Daedalic Co-Founder Jan „Poki“ Müller-Michaelis, mastermind behind the studio’s iconic Deponia series. The 8 man team in Munich ran Klonk Games until now. Oliver Machek will be the Studio Head and Creative Director in Munich, Daedalic Entertainment COO Stephan Harms is now also taking over the position as CEO at Daedalic Entertainment Bavaria.

The new subsidiary means a massive invest by Daedalic Entertainment, one in their own infrastructure and two in Munich as a location of the German games industry. Daedalic Entertainment Bavaria CEO Stephan Harms talks about the pros for Munich: “The main aspect for us was finding the right team for Poki to work on his new game. We haven’t been able to allocate the recources neede in one of the existing offices, due to other projects in the making. We knew Klonk Games had a very talented team, we talked about it and found an agreement quickly.“

Studio Head Oliver Machek adds: “We share Daedalics philosophy, we focus on crafting high quality games. Being able to continue as a team in Daedalic gives us the freedom to do exactly this – without caring about paying the rent and being limited in our creativity.“

The team officially starts working on 1st March 2018. Stephan Harms as well as Poki will be in Munich on a regular basis. Daedalic will share more details about the new game and its schedule as soon as possible.

Gaydorado bulges with Valentine’s Day content

Pucker up, the romance is well and truly alive for the Gaydorado Valentine’s event! The gay-friendly mobile social-RPG, which is now available to download from the App Store and Google Play, kicks off the international day of romance with a host of new features to stoke the flames of love (and lust) on the 14^th February.

Gaydorado coming from Hong Kong developer Cocobear, spreads the love with the introduction of a marriage system; after dating the right man players can now marry their one true love and build a family, as well as experience the joys of the new intimacy system.

The lusty fun doesn’t stop there; character wardrobes are now expanding with themed costumes that will drive the imagination wild and there is also the opportunity to experience steamy V-Day- challenges as well as celebrate Chinese New Year! The game will continuously be updated with seasonal events which in the past has included outrageous costume releases around Halloween, Thanksgiving, World AIDS Day and Christmas, see images below.

Gaydorado features sixteen different types of character that play through a number of diverse storylines that are aimed at the gay community, from the romantic and dazzling to thrilling action-packed plots. The bustling metropolis of Gaydorado also allows players to contact each other around the globe in public or private chat rooms.

Gaydorado is available to download from the App Store and Google Play.

To stay up to date with the latest Gaydorado developments, please like the official Facebook page.

PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION 2 PLUS chomping its way to NINTENDO SWITCH on February 22, 2018

22 February 2018

The highly acclaimed PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION series has finally come digitally on Nintendo Switch!

In PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION 2 PLUS, Switch players and PAC-MAN fans alike can experience the reimagined retro series with intense mazes and fast action at home and on the go. This game includes PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION 2, which features a number of gameplay modes including Score Attack mode, Adventure mode and big boss battles, giving players endless opportunity to build on and improve their skills. Beloved ghosts, Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde will be in hot pursuit as PAC-MAN furiously devours Pac Dots and players chase the high score for a coveted spot at the top of the leader boards.

The Nintendo Switch version of PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION 2 PLUS also comes with an exclusive two player co-op mode called PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION 2 PLUS 2P for twice the fun! Team up on a single Nintendo Switch with each player controlling their PAC-MAN character with a single Joy-Con™ across multiple mazes to rack up the highest score possible. Special co-op manoeuvres give this mode a unique spin on traditional PAC-MAN gameplay.

PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION 2 PLUS will be available digitally on Nintendo Switch on February 22, 2018.

BEHIND THE MUSIC OF NI NO KUNI II: REVENANT KINGDOM

Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM already revealed some secrets of its enchanting universe with details about character creation. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe now unveils, through a new Behind The Scene video, the backstage of this unique music composition made by the famous Joe Hasashi !

Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM will be available on the PlayStation®4 and PC on March 23rd 2018. To learn more about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe’s other products go to: http://www.bandainamcoent.com or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU  or join the conversation at https://twitter.com/BandaiNamcoEU.

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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

PSYONIX AND HOT WHEELS® ANNOUNCE NEW ROCKET LEAGUE® RC TOY SET

Hot Wheels Rocket League RC Rivals Set Coming to North American Stores Holiday 2018

SAN DIEGO, CA – February 13, 2018 – Psyonix, independent video game developer and publisher, and Hot Wheels®, today revealed a new toy set coming this fall called Hot Wheels Rocket League RC Rivals Set. The set will feature bluetooth-connected Octane and Dominus Battle-Cars that players will control using smart devices to truly bring Rocket League to life at home.

In addition to the toy set launching later this year, Psyonix and Hot Wheels will also introduce new Hot Wheels DLC into Rocket League following the success of the initial Hot Wheels content introduced in game in 2017.

“We’re thrilled to further our partnership with Hot Wheels and bring Rocket League to life with this upcoming toy set,” said Jeremy Dunham, Vice President, Publishing at Psyonix. “But that’s just the beginning of what we have planned. You can expect to see some really, really cool things come out of our new Hot Wheels alliance.”

“Hot Wheels’ partnership with Rocket League has given us the opportunity to reengage with older gamers who may have played with Hot Wheels as a kid,” said Chris Down, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Hot Wheels. “We know that Hot Wheels and Rocket League fans loved our digital DLC integration in 2017, and will be thrilled to take on the challenge with this new RC playset that merges physical and digital gaming.”

Additional details on Hot Wheels Rocket League RC Rivals Set and the partnership between Psyonix and Hot Wheels in 2018 will be announced later this year.

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ABOUT ROCKET LEAGUE®
Winner or nominee of more than 150 “Game of the Year” awards, Rocket League is one of the most critically-acclaimed sports games of our generation. Boasting a community of more than 41 million players, Rocket League is a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem with easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven competition. Available on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, Windows PC, Mac, and SteamOS via Steam, Rocket League includes more than 100 billion possible customization combinations, a fully-featured offline season mode, multiple game types, casual and competitive online matches, and special “Mutators” that let you change the rules entirely.

To learn more about Rocket League, please visit www.RocketLeague.com, “Like” it on Facebook, and follow it on Twitter @RocketLeague for all the latest developer updates and news.

ABOUT PSYONIX
Based in San Diego, CA, Psyonix is a critically-acclaimed independent video game developer and leading experts in Unreal Engine technology. For more than 15 years, the studio has been a driving force behind some of the most successful games in the industry, including Gears of War, Mass Effect 3, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Bulletstorm, Unreal Tournament III, Unreal Tournament 2004, and the award-winning Sports-Action hit, Rocket League®.

Rocket League, Psyonix, and all related marks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Psyonix Inc.© 2015-2018 Psyonix Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

ABOUT MATTEL
Mattel is a creations company that inspires the wonder of childhood. Our mission is to be the recognized leader in play, learning and development worldwide. Mattel’s portfolio of global consumer brands includes American Girl®, Barbie®, Fisher-Price®, Hot Wheels®, Monster High® and Thomas & Friends®, among many others. Mattel also creates a wealth of lines and products made in collaboration with leading entertainment and technology companies. With a global workforce of approximately 31,000 people, Mattel operates in 40 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations. Visit us online at www.mattel.com.

ADVENTURE INTO THE 80s WITH SUBURBAN EPIC ‘CROSSING SOULS’ FROM FOURATTIC

– Now Available on PlayStation 4 and PC –

TAJUNGA, CA – Independent developer Fourattic and the helpful townsfolk from Devolver Digital have launched Crossing Souls on PlayStation 4 and PC. The meticulously-crafted pixel art homage to 80s adventures is available now with 20 percent off its $14.99 price [http://crossingsoulsthegame.com/].

Crossing Souls is an action-adventure set in a California suburb in the midst of a supernatural event that rocks the small community as grand forces siege the town. Control five characters: Chris, Matt, Charlie, Big Joe and Kevin, each one with their own skills and combat styles. Change characters on the fly and use each character’s specialties to overcome any obstacle and target your foes weaknesses. Fight in real-time, solve clever puzzles, face off against powerful bosses and play special levels inspired by 80s arcade videogames.

“If we could afford iconic 80s spokespeople like Michael J. Fox, Alf, and the actor that played Chunk from the Goonies, I’m sure they would tell you that Crossing Souls is an incredible game that you should buy right now,” noted Devolver Digital CFO Fork Parker. “But alas we cannot, and therefore they have not said anything of the sort and are likely unaware of the game at all.”

Crossing Souls is available now on PlayStation 4 and PC for whatever 80 percent of $14.99 comes out to – you do the math, nerd. Just buy it and stop being so cheap.

Greet the Year of the Dog with GOG.com, Flash Deals, and spectacular offers

Flash Deals return • King of Fighters 2002 giveaway • GOG Connect • Deals up to -90%

MARCH 13 – Joy and prosperity! We wish you great games and happiness, and hope that these words stay with you in 2018 and beyond – in the Year of the Dog.

Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year, Spring Festival… regardless of what you call it, it calls for celebration! And so we bring hundreds of deals on games you should play in The Year of the Dog, a game giveaway, new GOG Connect wonders, and spectacular Flash Deals for that long-missing thrill of the hunt.

Come by the GOG.com front page and grab King of Fighters 2002 – free for 48 hours, until February 15, 2 PM CET. A classic NeoGeo arcade fighter, King of Fighters 2002 is beloved for its broad roster of fighters and intense tag team gameplay, earning it a spot in the “Top Ten Video Game List” by Japan’s arcade-gaming magazine, Monthly Arcadia.

Remember Flash Deals? They’re back on GOG.com! Relive the anticipation, the satisfaction, that feeling when you get a ridiculous deal right before it’s gone. Flash Deals come and go every hour – starting with Deus Ex GOTY Edition (-85%), Vikings – Wolves of Midgard (-70%), This War of Mine Soundtrack Edition (-80%), Thief Gold (-85%), and Shadowrun Hong Kong – Extended Edition Deluxe (-80%).

Look out for more sudden bursts of savings with Tropico 5 (-80%), Shadow Warrior 2 Deluxe (-65%), Thimbleweed Park (-30%), Icewind Dale: EE (-80%) and many more popping up throughout the sale!

Plus hundreds more deals all throughout our Chinese New Year celebrations, including Hellblade (-30%), Stardew Valley (-33%), Cuphead (-15%), Divinity: Original Sin 2 (-10%), lest we forget The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt GOTY (-60%), and more as cheap as 90% off.

Finally, through the magic of GOG Connect we bring you your games… but DRM-free! Visit GOG.com/connect, connect your Steam account, and claim DRM-free editions of Tropico 4, HuniePop, Unreal Tournament, Orwell, The Sexy Brutale, Mount & Blade, and several others.

The Chinese New Year sale on GOG.com lasts until February 20, 2018, 11 PM UTC.

The Fall Part 2: Unbound is Out Now on Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Mac and Linux

Buy The Fall and The Fall Part 2: Unbound Bundle on Steam, The Xbox Store and The PlayStation Store at a discounted price!

Vancouver, Canada – February 13th, 2018 – Independent developer Over The Moon has today launched its highly anticipated sequel The Fall Part 2: Unbound on PlayStation®4, Xbox One™, Nintendo Switch™, PC, Mac and Linux. The Fall Part 2: Unbound is the sequel to the award-winning original game – The Fall  – and the second chapter in a planned trilogy.

If you have not played the original game – The Fall, players on Steam, The Xbox Store and The PlayStation Store, can also purchase a bundle containing The Fall and The Fall Part 2: Unbound at a reduced price during the launch window.

“After three years, the next chapter in this planned trilogy is finally complete,” said The Fall Part 2: Unbound Creative Director and Over the Moon Founder John Warner. “We worked extremely hard to create a game that built on where we left our AI protagonist. Part 2 takes our initial story about rules and protocol and builds it into a truly rich and complex experience. It’s been a difficult but incredibly rewarding development process and we’re waiting with baited breath to see what players think of it.”

“We want this game to shock you, excite you, make you laugh, thematically challenge you and put you in situations you have never been in before,” Warner added. “It’s our highest goal that video games can change people for the better, and The Fall Part 2: Unbound is as rich with interesting ideas as it is fun to play.”

About The Fall Part 2: Unbound
The Fall Part 2: Unbound is a hybrid of haunting metroidvania exploration merged with brain teasing point-and-click adventure puzzles and a healthy dose of chilling hard sci-fi. This sequel picks up right where its predecessor left off as we follow the exploits of A.R.I.D., a rogue AI who’s rewritten its protocol to follow one rule: “save myself”. The new parameters of A.R.I.D.’s programming have allowed her the ability to possess new hosts including a posh, reality-divorced Butler, a sexy service Companion, and a mysterious combat drone known as “One”.

View the Release Date Trailer for The Fall Part 2

About Over The Moon
Over The Moon was founded in 2013, to create games with rich, compelling worlds that blend gameplay and narrative, to push our understanding of video games as a medium. This was made possible when, in October of 2013, Industry veteran John Warner completed a successful Kickstarter campaign for Over The Moon’s first game, The Fall, which reached 224% of its funding goal. The Fall released on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 4, Wii U and Xbox One.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE MARKS THE REBIRTH OF AN EPIC WITH DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 – OUT NOW! 

Experience the Chaos and Restore Harmony To The Three Kingdoms Through The Lens of 90 Heroes

Hertfordshire, 13^th February 2018 – KOEI TECMO Europe is proud to announce today the launch of the next instalment of an epic series – DYNASTY WARRIORS 9, for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC via Steam®.

In DYNASTY WARRIORS 9, players will explore China during the waning and chaotic days of the Han dynasty and the emergence of conflict leading up to the Three Kingdoms era. Setting out to complete various objectives, players will traverse an unprecedented open world map to navigate a variety of different landscapes; ranging from vast plains to snow-covered peaks presented with dynamic day, night and weather cycles. Closely following real historical events and figures, this new title will see the player following the personal struggles and progression of their chosen character through the completion of both key and secondary events, which can be reached in a myriad of ways. Experience the story through 90 characters from the DYNASTY WARRIORS series – 83 making a return and 7 new faces joining the fight.

Whether players choose to follow the main storyline quests in DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 or spend time exploring the vast natural wonders of China – from the lush cedar woods and bamboo forests to the legendary Great Wall – the ongoing war will continue to rage along their journey. Skirmishes, clashes, special side missions, and larger scale conflicts can be engaged at the player’s will as they venture through far-reaching lands, allowing for a sense of freedom unfelt in previous DYNASTY WARRIORS titles.

A couple of exhilarating new combat mechanics are introduced to the series’ signature “one versus thousands” style gameplay through the State Combo System. This new system allows players to perform three different attack styles – Trigger Attacks, Flow Attacks and Reactive Attacks – which react and respond to the conditions of battle. Trigger Attacks change an enemy’s state, while Flow Attacks are combo attacks that change depending on an enemy’s state, and Reactive Attacks create optimal attacks for the situation at hand. These new enhancements aim to create a thrilling and fluid experience unlike any previous entry in the franchise. 

For more information and to keep in touch with the latest news on DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 please visit the official site at www.koeitecmoeurope.com/dw9 or be part of our community on  www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames and follow us on Twitter @koeitecmoeurope.

About DYNASTY WARRIORS 9

Based on real historical events and figures, DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 follows the personal struggles and progression of the player’s chosen character through the completion of both key and secondary events which can be reached in a myriad of different ways. The story of the Three Kingdoms era is presented in over ten riveting chapters, each reflecting changes in the balance of power. Each Chapter takes the player a step deeper into the impressive military and political machinations of the era, beginning with the Yellow Turban Rebellion through the ultimate unification of China.

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

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