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Shadow of the Tomb Raider Announced for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows

Square Enix announced the next chapter of Lara Croft’s story will be titled Shadow of the Tomb Raider. The game is scheduled to simultaneously launch on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows on September 14, 2018. This will be the first Tomb Raider to launch on all major platforms at once since the franchise was rebooted, as Tomb Raider and Rise of the Tomb Raider were timed Xbox exclusives.

While the game launch is only six months away, Square Enix is being tight lipped with the details. A cinematic teaser trailer has been revealed showing Lara Croft running through a jungle while being pursued by an armed soldier. There is a short scene with Lara standing on top of a Mesoamerican pyramid, possibly hinting to Aztec or Mayan lore playing a major role in the new game. Square Enix is describing the game as the defining moment when Lara Croft becomes the Tomb Raider.

The full reveal is scheduled for April 27, 2018.

UBISOFT ANNOUNCES THE REINCARNATION OF MIGHT & MAGIC FOR MOBILE

UBISOFT ANNOUNCES THE REINCARNATION OF MIGHT & MAGIC FOR MOBILE

Might & Magic® Elemental Guardians Pre-Registration Starts Today

Might & Magic: Elemental Guardians Pre-registration teaser 

PARIS — March 15, 2018 — Today, Ubisoft announced that pre-registration is now open for Might & Magic® Elemental Guardians, a new free-to-play mobile RPG. Players entering the pre-registration will receive a special in-game reward.

Developed by Ubisoft Barcelona Mobile, Might & Magic Elemental Guardians combines fast-paced strategy battles with stunning graphics, featuring a Western anime style. Players collect and battle hundreds of beautifully animated fantasy creatures, evolving them to build the ultimate team of elemental warriors. Through both an exciting single-player campaign and a competitive PvP mode, players level up their team and their own customized Hero avatar as they advance in the game.

Might & Magic Elemental Guardians is a fresh take on a classic franchise, featuring iconic characters from the brand as well as exclusive new creatures.

Players can now pre-register at mightandmagic.com. Might & Magic Elemental Guardians is set for release on May 31, 2018 on the App Store and Google Play.

For the latest news on Might & Magic Elemental Guardians, please visit www.mightandmagic.com.
For more information on Ubisoft mobile games, please visit www.ubisoft.com.

ABOUT UBISOFT
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2016–17 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,460 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2017 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Might & Magic, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

Hardware Heavyweight CORSAIR Joins PC Building Simulator, Discounted Pre-orders are Now Live

Hardware Heavyweight CORSAIR Joins PC Building Simulator, Discounted Pre-orders are Now Live

Fans pre-ordering from the website will receive 10 percent off

LONDON – March 15th, 2018 – UK-based independent game publisher The Irregular Corporation is delighted to announce that hardware giant, CORSAIR, has joined the PC Building Simulator project as a partner. Preorders for this unique and ultra-realistic sim are now live on PCBuildlingSim.com. CORSAIR creates high-performance PC components for PC Gaming enthusiasts who build their own PCs or want bespoke, pre-assembled systems.

At launch, enthusiast PC builders creating their dream machines in PC Building Simulator will have access to CORSAIR’s Crystal Series 570X RGB ATX Mid-Tower Case, TX-M Series PSUs, and Dominator Platinum series RAM, all of which will be recreated and fully functional within the simulation. Players can tweak and change every component to build their ideal rig – from sci-fi esque builds crammed with flashy LEDs to classy, minimalist designs.

Crystal Series 570X RGB ATX Mid-Tower Case

With immaculate tempered glass enclosing the entire chassis, every component of your build is on display for all to see, including three vivid SP120 RGB LED fans and a built-in LED controller.

TX-M Series PSUs

TX Series semi-modular power supplies are ideal for basic desktop systems where low energy use, low noise, and simple installation are essential.

Dominator Platinum series RAM

Dominator Platinum is the world’s most advanced performance memory. It builds on the legacy of the world’s most awarded high-performance memory, adding a striking new industrial design and LED lighting effects. Dominator Platinum memory kits are built using only select memory ICs, highly screened for performance and stability, and feature CORSAIR’s patented DHX® cooling technology so you can push them to the limit.

“We’ve been following the development of PC Building Simulator since it was first announced and are delighted to begin adding CORSAIR products to the game,” said Harry Butler, director of public relations and marketing communications at CORSAIR. “This first selection represents some of our most popular and iconic products, and we hope to bring many more CORSAIR parts to PC Building Simulator soon.”

PC Building Simulator puts players in the anti-static wrist strap of a PC builder, working within their own shop to create fully functioning gaming PCs. The game features a large array of detailed and accurately-rendered components, from motherboards to CPUs, that respond just as they would in real life. Fully animated installations let the players see exactly where each part slots into the computer, preparing them for a real life build once they feel comfortable within the simulation.

A clever tutorial guides players step-by-step through the PC building process. Using detailed instructions, the simulator explains each component and function and allows players the freedom to preview their own creations and play independently when they have learned the ropes. Well, the cables – never underestimate the positive effects of good cable management!

PC Building Simulator is going into Early Access on March 27th. You can add PC Building Simulator to your wishlist today at http://store.steampowered.com/app/621060/PC_Building_Simulator/.

For more information on PC Building Simulator, please visit: http://www.pcbuildingsim.com/ or follow PC Building Simulator on Twitter, YouTube and Facebook for the latest news and updates.

About CORSAIR

CORSAIR is a world leader in providing high-performance PC peripherals and components to gamers, enthusiasts and e-sports athletes. Founded in 1994, CORSAIR has won thousands of awards for its products including mechanical keyboards, precision gaming mice, wireless headsets, high-performance components that gamers use to build gaming PCs, and the CORSAIR ONE fully-integrated gaming PC.  http://www.corsair.com/

About The Irregular Corporation

The Irregular Corporation is a newly formed publisher, focused on releasing specialized games for unique communities. Based in London, UK and founded by industry veterans, we aim to bring gaming to new audiences.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/IrregularCorp

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theirregularcorp/
Website: http://www.theirregularcorporation.com/

RISING STAR GAMES AND AMPLIFY CREATIONS ENTER INTO PUBLISHING PARTNERSHIP TO UNLEASH FANTASY RPG DECAY OF LOGOS IN AUTUMN 2018

RISING STAR GAMES AND AMPLIFY CREATIONS ENTER INTO PUBLISHING PARTNERSHIP TO UNLEASH FANTASY RPG DECAY OF LOGOS IN AUTUMN 2018

Publisher and Developer Form Mystic Allegiance to Digitally Publish the Sweeping and Epic Tale Across all Major Gaming Platforms

LOS ANGELES, CA – March 14, 2018 – Videogame publisher Rising Star Games today announced it has entered into a partnership with Portugal-based developer Amplify Creations, to publish the third-person fantasy action-RPG Decay of Logos on digital storefronts across all major gaming formats in Autumn 2018.

Decay of Logos is an immersive action role-playing game inspired by the developer’s love and passion for European folklore, high fantasy fiction and archetypal classic third-person action-RPG videogames. The game hails from the imagination of lead game designer and programmer André Constantino and is developed by award-winning independent software organization Amplify Creations.

The game sees players exploring a vast interconnected world, packed with secret locations and items to discover. Adventurers will engage in deadly and punishing combat with other-worldly enemy constructs, and discover a world filled with arcane lore as they unravel the intricacies of the game’s various weapon, armor, inventory and level-up systems and mechanics.

“After many years developing middleware used by thousands of other game developers, our good fortune has allowed us to indulge in a passion project to make the kind of game that excites us as players”, said Diogo Teixeira, producer at Amplify Creations. “Working alongside Rising Star Games has been both a pleasure and an enriching experience that will undoubtedly help us deliver a better product and reach a wider audience.”

“It is an honor to work alongside such a credible and visionary organization as Amplify Creations, to help bring their incredible imagination to life in Decay of Logos”, said Martin Defries, President of Rising Star Games. “The game is striking, complex, subtle and beautiful all at once and enriches Rising Star Games’ portfolio of outstanding action games.”

Decay of Logos weaves a tale of a girl and her elk companion, who meet after her village is destroyed by one of the King’s sons. Battered and oblivious of the culprit behind the attack, the girl will not rest until she has her revenge. During her quest she will unveil secrets about the King and his sons, slowly realizing that all is not what it seems.

Take a peek behind the curtain at the ongoing development of the game and follow the Amplify Creations team’s development blog at www.decayoflogos.com.

Developed by Amplify Creations and published digitally by Rising Star Games, Decay of Logos is scheduled for global release in Autumn 2018. For more information follow Rising Star Games on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit the official Rising Star Games website.

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ABOUT AMPLIFY CREATIONS
Headquartered in sunny Portugal, Amplify Creations is a self-funded and independent software organization founded by video-game and visual effects professionals, passionate about creating anything from innovative computer graphics technology to groundbreaking new video-games. We strive to bring a future-proof vision and a fresh, out-of-the-box perspective to the game development industry. Our mission is to build a mature, sustainable business that allows us to live off what we love the most: solving problems and creating experiences.

ABOUT RISING STAR GAMES
Rising Star Games is a privately held video games publisher with a global reach. With operating offices in Europe and USA the company publishes video game entertainment across all gaming platforms from Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo and via Steam. With decades of combined experience and a genuine passion for interactive entertainment, Rising Star Games is proud of its ever-expanding and enormously diverse catalogue of over 130 titles. www.risingstargames.com

MY TAMAGOTCHI FOREVER NOW AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE

MY TAMAGOTCHI FOREVER NOW AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe is really delighted to announce the worldwide release of My Tamagotchi Forever on mobile devices*. 20 years ago, Tamagotchi became a real phenomenon in the West and the new generation of caring fans will now be able to carry their ever free-to-play mobile game! To download My Tamagotchi Forever on both iOS and Android devices and get more info about the game please head up to www.mytamagotchiforever.com

Another good news revealed in a new trailer, My Tamagotchi Forever supports Augmented Reality functionalities on both iOS and Android using the respective first party tech ARKit for Apple & ARCore for Google.

My Tamagotchi Forever will feature iconic game modes and new ones:

  • RAISE your Tamagotchi character: make sure you feed, wash, clean up after it and turn the lights out for a good night sleep to stay happy and healthy.
  • HAVE FUN with your Tamagotchi character: play mini games and explore Tamatown in a fancy way by turning on the Augmented Reality and look for your other Tamagotchi friends!.
  • EVOLVE your Tamagotchi characters from one type to another depending on how you care for them. You never know who they might become next!
  • COLLECT memorable moments shared with your Tamagotchi characters and the friendly town citizens.
  • SHARE your favourite moments with your friends.
  • UNLOCK delicious food, cute costumes and colourful items to decorate Tamatown.
  • COMPARE your progression and Tamagotchi-raising skills with your friends.
  • TICKLE your Tamagotchi characters – they love it!

A very special contest was organized few weeks before the release of My Tamagotchi Forever. Players were able to register on the official website in order to become the inspiration for a brand-new Tamagotchi character, which will be added to the game. The winner will be revealed soon. Stay tuned!

My Tamagotchi Forever is available on mobile devices*. For more information regarding My Tamagotchi Forever and about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe’s other products go to: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU or join the conversation at https://twitter.com/BandaiNamcoEU.

*not available in Japan and China

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

About Paladin Studios

Paladin creates games that make you smile – be it a sweet twinkle, loud laugh, or evil grin. Founded in 2005, the game studio is based in The Hague, Netherlands. With a team of 40 Knights of the Round Table, they are on a continuous quest to craft games with a spark. The company is filled to the brim with creativity and a drive to innovate, because it consists of people who love games and game development.

For more info, please visit www.paladinstudios.com

Digital Deluxe Edition Announced for Narrative RPG – Ash of Gods – Includes Soundtrack, Digital Posters, and More

Digital Deluxe Edition Announced for Narrative RPG – Ash of Gods – Includes Soundtrack, Digital Posters, and More

Moscow, Russia – March 15, 2018 – Developer AurumDust unveiled today that they will be releasing a Digital Deluxe Edition of their upcoming narrative RPG Ash of Gods. This Digital Deluxe Edition includes the award-winning base game, a lushly illustrated 60-page digital art book, printable world maps and art posters, and a copy of the Original Soundtrack from renowned composer Adam Skorupa. On March 23, the Digital Deluxe Edition will be available for $34.99 USD and the base game will be $24.99 USD.

AurumDust is also releasing today a new selection of screenshots from the game. These images focus on various playable characters and showcase the game’s breathtaking art style.

Ash of Gods is a turn-based RPG featuring constantly evolving storytelling with risks that truly affect gameplay, along with an extensive online PvP mode. The game features a story based on the complexity and ambiguity of moral choice where any of the characters in game can die. Momentary benefits may cost a character a life, while sacrifice will make the walkthrough of one of following episodes easier. Ash of Gods features a mix of gorgeous art, lush music, tactical combat, and a powerful story that plays out via dialogue driven layer interaction. Depending upon a player’s decisions, no two playthroughs of the game will be the same.

Developed and published by AurumDust, Ash of Gods is set to release in March 2018. For more information on Ash of Gods, please visit the official site ashofgods.com, ‘Like’ the game on Facebook, and ‘Follow’ them on Twitter.

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ABOUT AURUMDUST
AurumDust is a small, but mighty team comprised of creative individuals from a vast array of specialities. Even with team members scattered across the globe, they are connected with their shared love for video games and their desire to bring their passions to everyone around the world. With decades of combined experience and a dedication to bringing enjoyable content to gamers everywhere, AurumDust puts their love of storytelling into their products.

Nintendo News: New Video Series Reveals Details about Toy-Con Garage Mode for Nintendo Labo

Nintendo News: New Video Series Reveals Details about Toy-Con Garage Mode for Nintendo Labo

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– In the first video of a short series, Nintendo revealed new details about Toy-Con Garage mode, an inventive feature included with the software in each Nintendo Labo kit for the Nintendo Switch system (sold separately). Toy-Con Garage introduces basic principles of technology in a fun way, allowing Nintendo Labo users to combine various inputs and outputs to invent new ways to play.

In the first video of a short series, Nintendo revealed new details about Toy-Con Garage mode, an inventive feature included with the software in each Nintendo Labo kit for the Nintendo Switch system (sold separately). Toy-Con Garage introduces basic principles of technology in a fun way, allowing Nintendo Labo users to combine various inputs and outputs to invent new ways to play. (Photo: Business Wire)

Between now and the launch of Nintendo Labo on April 20, Nintendo will release videos showing off more information about different Toy-Con Garage features and tips.

To view the first video in the series and learn more about Toy-Con Garage, visit https://labo.nintendo.com/invent/. Highlights from the video include the following:

  • Users can discover creative ways to play with their Toy-Con projects, such as steering the RC Car with the Fishing Rod or using the Motorbike as an instrument. It’s even possible for users to invent their own Toy-Con creations using common materials from around their house!
  • To make all of this possible, Toy-Con Garage mode includes different input and output selections, called “nodes.” Input nodes include actions such as button presses or motions, while output nodes include reactions such as sound effects or vibrations.
  • The input nodes vary slightly for the software in each Nintendo Labo kit*, encouraging users to experiment with different conditional statements (i.e., if you do this, then that happens) and create new experiences.

Stay tuned for more exciting Nintendo Labo updates at https://labo.nintendo.com/.

*Toy-Con Garage mode in the Variety Kit includes input nodes for Toy-Con Fishing Rod, Toy-Con House, Toy-Con RC Car, Toy-Con Piano and Toy-Con Motorbike. Toy-Con Garage mode in the Robot Kit includes input nodes for Toy-Con Robot.

SKY NOON PRESENTS THE AIR POWERED ARSENAL OF THE REIMAGINED WILD WEST

SKY NOON PRESENTS THE AIR POWERED ARSENAL OF THE REIMAGINED WILD WEST

Saddle Up for the Closed Beta This April and Join the Official Discord Channel Launching Today

Independent game developer Lunar Rooster and indie games partner Reverb Triple XP have released today an all new trailer for their reimagined western Sky Noon that showcases all of the various weapons and tools that are at player’s disposal. From the huge AOE blast of the “Jail Breaker” Hand Cannon, to the automatic fire of the “Road Runner” Machine Pistol, there’s a weapon for every player’s style in Sky Noon. But remember pardner – in this first person action brawler, these guns aren’t equipped with bullets! They all hold powerful rounds of compressed air bursts perfectly suitable for blasting opponents off the floating islands!

Gamers ready to cowboy up into Sky Noon are in luck! Reverb Triple XP will be taking sign-ups to a special Closed Beta that will take place this April. Please sign-up HERE to take part in the Sky Noon Closed Beta and stay tuned for more details on the official Sky Noon Discord channel.

Wooah Nelly, that’s right! The Official Sky Noon Discord Channel also launches today and gamers should join the Sky Noon posse for future news on the game, social events, and giveaway promotions: discord.gg/skynoon

Some of the rip-roaring weapons and tools featured in Sky Noon:

  • Machine Pistol aka Road Runner: Target other players with endless bursts of air as the Machine Pistol is fully equipped to handle a large quantity of air rounds.
  • Shotgun aka Typhoon: The range of the Shotgun may be short, but with a wide spread shooting capacity, players will be able to efficiently take down their opponents.
  • Revolver aka Ol’ Faithful: For the player who has dreamed of being a western sharp shooter ala John Wayne, the Revolver is the perfect weapon to pick off your enemies with precision.
  • Hand Cannon aka Jail Breaker: The Hand Cannon is the gun for players who want to send their opponents blasting off into the clouds with a powerful BOOM!
  • Grappling Hook aka…The Lifeline: Players can use the grappling hook to latch onto buildings, crates, or the floating islands themselves to save themselves from being eliminated!

Sky Noon takes place in a reinvented Wild West universe where the frontier floats among the clouds. Powerful cartels crave to control the most precious resource in the West: water. Players take the role of hired gunslingers that battle opposing fighters across floating islands in the sky. There are no health meters in Sky Noon; instead, to eliminate enemies, players use various super-power compressed air weapons to send them flying out of their boot spurs! Grappling hooks and lassos must constantly be used to prevent players from falling off into the great blue sky. Combined with other items like steam-powered jetpacks, jump pads, and teleporters, cowboys need to be quick on the draw and light on their boots in the fast-paced, aerial mayhem of Sky Noon.

Sky Noon will be launching on Steam Early Access in Q2 2018. Cowboys looking to join the gang should follow the game development on Twitter, “Like” us on Facebook, connect on Discord, and visit the official site, SkyNoonGame.com.

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ABOUT LUNAR ROOSTER
Founded in 2016, Lunar Rooster is a small independent team of four based in Auckland, New Zealand. The team of four met while studying game development at Auckland’s Media Design School where they began development on their maiden title, Sky Noon. Lunar Rooster aims to make games that are as fun to watch as they are to play, as entertainment is best shared. They are striving to create the most robust and enjoyable game experiences possible.

ABOUT REVERB TRIPLE XP
Reverb Triple XP provides a spectrum of services customized to focus on the needs of indie game developers.  Triple XP titles stand out with excellent gameplay, creative design, and that elusive fun factor. Once identified, Reverb’s team of game industry veterans partner with the indie dev team, fully understand the game by actually playing it and provide world class marketing, PR, social, production and distribution services that are fitting for games of the highest quality. A cornerstone of the programs is that the developer retains creative control and ownership of its intellectual property as well as receiving a custom solution tailored to their exact needs.  Each year, only a handful of titles are chosen to be in Reverb Triple XP, prioritizing quality over quantity.

Play as Geralt of Rivia in SOULCALIBUR VI

Play as Geralt of Rivia in SOULCALIBUR VI

CD PROJEKT RED, creators of The Witcher series of games, in cooperation with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe, announce Geralt of Rivia joining the playable character roster of SOULCALIBUR VI.

Geralt was trained at the elite School of the Wolf and is considered one of the deadliest monster slayers. He possesses superhuman reflexes and strength, as well as superior sword fighting skills. Players who choose to fight as Geralt will utilize the witcher’s signature fighting style — a combination of swordplay, ability-enhancing potions, and combat magic.

Doug Cockle — the English voice of Geralt of Rivia — returns in SOULCALIBUR VI to reprise the role. Gamers will also be able to fight in Kaer Morhen — home keep of the School of the Wolf. Accompanying players in battle will be “Hunt or be Hunted” — an iconic composition from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt soundtrack.

“SOULCALIBUR is well known in the fighting games genre for including iconic guest characters. When we were approached with the idea of doing a crossover, we thought our community would really enjoy playing as the witcher,” said Marcin Momot, Community Lead at CD PROJEKT RED. “We’ve collaborated with BANDAI NAMCO artists to faithfully recreate Geralt, and shared original Witcher 3 assets like Geralt’s model, animations, and weapons. I think BANDAI NAMCO did an outstanding job of capturing all the details and introducing The Witcher to SOULCALIBUR in a way fans of both series will enjoy.”

“All SOULCALIBUR characters have strong convictions and complex backgrounds and this is why it is a great honor for the whole SOULCALIBUR team to welcome Geralt as the guest character in SOULCALIBUR VI.” said SOULCALIBUR producer, Motohiro Okubo. “Thanks to the great cooperation with CD PROJEKT RED, we’ve been able to fully integrate Geralt’s fighting style and appearance. We can’t wait for SOULCALIBUR fans around the world to welcome Geralt to the stage of History.”

SOULCALIBUR VI, featuring Geralt of Rivia and the training grounds of Kaer Morhen stage, will launch this year on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC Digital via STEAM®.

About CD PROJEKT RED

CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for personal computers and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship franchise, games from The Witcher series, has sold over 25 million copies worldwide. Its newest release – The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – debuted in 2015 for the PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and has since received over 800 awards and accolades, including 250 Game of the Year awards. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Capital Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

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

BLOCKBUSTER DINOSAUR SURVIVAL GAME – ARK: SURVIVAL EVOLVED – COMING TO iOS AND ANDROID DEVICES

BLOCKBUSTER DINOSAUR SURVIVAL GAME – ARK: SURVIVAL EVOLVED – COMING TO iOS AND ANDROID DEVICES

Join Forces with Friends to Create Massive Tribes to Tame and Train over 80 Prehistoric Beasts

Gainesville, FL – March 15, 2018 – Studio Wildcard announced today an agreement with veteran mobile developer War Drum Studios (Bully, Grand Theft Auto, Auralux), to bring the entire ARK: Survival Evolved massively multiplayer survival experience to mobile devices. Designed and developed by War Drum, ARK: Survival Evolved mobile is free-to-play and puts the genre-defining adventure in the palm of your hand, letting you join forces with tens of thousands of other dino-hunters. This on-the-go version features the full online survival experience contained in the PC and console versions of ARK, including a gigantic island to explore, 80+ dinosaurs and primeval creatures to tame and train, multiplayer tribe mechanics, and of course, crafting and building!

Today War Drum launched a limited Closed Beta on iOS, with a full worldwide launch anticipated later this Spring on the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. Interested ARK survivors can visit www.playark.com/mobile to sign up for news on the game’s development and for your chance to participate in the ARK mobile beta.

Choosing from single-player or the persistent online multiplayer, ARK survivors will be stranded on a mysterious island, unarmed and beset with danger on all sides. Craft the tools needed to survive then build bases, and tame one of the amazing dinosaurs and other prehistoric beasts, including gargantuan creatures on a scale never before seen in video games!

ARK: Survival Evolved Mobile Features:

  • 80+ Dinosaurs: Use cunning strategy and tactics to tame, train, ride and breed the many dinosaurs and other primeval creatures roaming the dynamic, persistent ecosystems across land, sea, air, and even underground.
  • Discover: Unearth rare blueprints and Explorer Notes written by previous human denizens of the ARK from across the millennia, detailing the mysterious island’s creatures and backstory.
  • Craft and Build: Using any means necessary – survive, craft weapons, clothes, and items, and build shelters, villages, or even large cities. Plant, Harvest, Build, Level-Up, and Customize everything visually and functionally, including procedurally-generated RPG statistics for creatures, characters, resources, clothing, gear, and weapons, both primitive and modern.
  • Play Alone or Team Up to Survive: Team up with, or prey on, up to 50 other players in a large-scale multiplayer online first-person environment, or choose single player mode to test alone your mettle against the dinos.
  • Join a Tribe: The ‘Tribe’ system encourages cooperation, by supporting dynamic parties to share resources, XP, and re-spawn points.

Fly a Pterodactyl squadron over the snow-capped mountains, race through the deep jungle with your pack of trained Raptors, tromp through a fortified enemy base along a convoy of gigantic Brontosaurus, or chase down prey on the back of a raging T-Rex. Players will quickly learn that dinosaurs aren’t the only dangerous creatures on the island. Other survivors are organizing rebel tribes to accumulate resources, experience, re-spawn points, and to construct sprawling villages and cities, with technology spanning the primitive stone-age to the modern electric-powered era and beyond. And they will fight to destroy anything they see as a threat.

Since its launch into Steam’s early access program in June 2015, over 13 Million survivor’s across PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 have been stranded on the ARK island, wandering into an incredible land to discover how to tame, train, ride, and breed the 80+ dinosaurs and primeval creatures roaming the land.

For the latest updates for ARK mobile follow us on Twitter and Instagram, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to us on YouTube.

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ABOUT STUDIO WILDCARD
Studio Wildcard was co-founded in 2014 by industry veteran Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, former Technical Art Director at Microsoft Game Studios, with the mission of bringing AAA quality to ambitious indie productions that are designed for core gamers. With combined 25 years of industry experience across multiple independent and studio-backed titles, Jeremy and Jesse have teamed up with other veteran developers for Seattle, WA-based and Gainesville, FL-based development studios that also include distributed team members across multiple continents. Wherever talented, driven developers may reside, Studio Wildcard intends to seek out and work with them!

ABOUT WAR DRUM STUDIOS
Based in Gainesville, Florida, War Drum Studios is a cutting edge game developer with a pedigree in development and conversions including multiple titles in the Grand Theft Auto series and the original Max Payne along with original development on the critical and commercial success,  Auralux. The studio focuses on rapid development of games with a high standard of quality and excellent gameplay.