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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LOVE IS IN THE AIR AS VALENTIONE’S DAY COMES TO FINAL FANTASY XIV ONLINE

Plus American and European Premieres for Eorzean Symphony Announced

Sydney, Australia – February 13, 2018 – Warriors of Light the world over are encouraged to embrace their innermost feelings as the seasonal event Valentione’s Day comes to FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online once more. The event, which is now live and comes to an end on February 15^th, offers enamoured Eorzeans the chance to help out Lisette de Valentione and her retinue in exchange for a series of in-game items including housing furnishings and mounts.

Some of the Valentione’s Day Rewards Available for Enamoured Eorzeans

Additionally, during the recent Letter from the Producer LIVE Part XLII broadcast, Producer/Director Naoki Yoshida revealed more about the highly-anticipated Forbidden Land, Eureka Anemos, a new locale that will offer Warriors of Light a new gameplay experience with a unique combat ruleset. Set to arrive in the world of Hydaelyn™ with Patch 4.25, The Forbidden Land of Eureka will also serve as the primary area where players may work to create and enhance the latest Anemos Relic Weapons.

Finally, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online sound director and composer Masayoshi Soken joined the live broadcast to announce the American and European premieres of the critically-acclaimed Eorzean Symphony performance that first debuted in Tokyo in September 2017. Two concerts will be held in the United State and Europe later this year, which are produced by SQUARE ENIX® and presented by La Fée Sauvage. Details on the upcoming performances and how to get tickets are below:

Los Angeles, USA: Friday June 15 – Saturday June 16, 2018

• Venue: Dolby Theatre
• Pre-sales: Available on February 20. Please wait until next week, when we will create a special link available at noon (local time) February 17
• Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com, available at 10 a.m. February 26
• Start time: 8 pm/gates open at 7 pm

Dortmund, Germany: Friday August 24 – Saturday August 25, 2018

• Venue: Konzerthaus Dortmund
• Pre-sales: Available on February 20. Please wait until next week, when we will create a special link available at noon (local time) February 17
• Tickets: https://www.konzerthaus-dortmund.de
• Start time: 8 pm/gates open at 7 pm

A summary of the PLL announcements are available at the official FINAL FANTASY XIV forums: http://sqex.to/pZw

For more information on FINAL FANTASY XIV Orchestra Concert 2018 -Eorzean Symphony- please contact La Fée Sauvage at their website (info.wildfaery.com) or by email ([email protected]).

The FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Free Trial allows new players to join the millions of adventurers in the realm of Eorzea™. The free trial allows anyone to access all available content up to level 35 (including PvP content), create up to eight playable characters, and experience the different playable races, classes, and jobs with no restrictions on playtime. New players who wish to experience the free trial may register here: http://sqex.to/FFXIV_FreeTrial.

All editions of FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, including the FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood expansion, may be purchased through the Square Enix Online Store here: http://sqex.to/FFXIVStore

Related Links
Official Stormblood Site: http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/stormblood/
Free Trial Site: http://freetrial.finalfantasyxiv.com/
The Lodestone®: http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyXIV/
Official Twitter: @FF_XIV_EN
Official Instagram: @ffxiv

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 135 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 75 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 63 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at http://eu.square-enix.com/en

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OPEN THE DOOR TO MONSTERS, INC. IN KINGDOM HEARTS III

New Video Also Unveils Flashy Combat and Never-Before-Seen Footage from Toy Story and Tangled

SYDNEY, 13^th February 2018 – This past weekend at D23 Expo Japan, a special event for Disney fans created by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club held at Tokyo Disney Resorts®, Square Enix Ltd., and Disney thrilled fans with the announcement of a new Disney•Pixar film based world, Monsters, Inc. in KINGDOM HEARTS III. Two new trailers, unveiled during the Expo, take viewers deep into the frights and delights of the animated classic as Sora, Donald and Goofy transform into monsters to blend into the Monstropolis cityscape.

During their epic adventures, Sora and his companions join forces with Mike Wazowski and James P. “Sulley” Sullivan, with a special appearance by Boo. Fright team all-stars Mike and Sulley lend their scaring talents and special combination attacks against their enemies.

SQUARE ENIX also revealed new cut scenes and gameplay from the Toy Story inspired world, Disney princess Rapunzel (Tangled) as a party member, visually-striking Keyblade transformations, a link system featuring Ariel (The Little Mermaid), and the return of Dream Eater Meow Wow as well as KINGDOM HEARTS villains Marluxia and Vanitas (https://youtu.be/_r2ZOelSGFA).

Fans were also treated to a second trailer teasing a mysterious exchange between Riku and King Mickey, and the announcement of a new theme song by international sensation and series veteran singer Hikaru Utada, titled “DON’T THINK TWICE”

The English subtitled trailers from D23 Expo Japan 2018 are available to view on YouTube: www.youtube.com/KingdomHearts.

Related Links:
KINGDOM HEARTS Homepage: https://kingdomhearts.com/home/gb/
Facebook® Page: http://www.facebook.com/kingdomhearts
Twitter®: @KINGDOMHEARTS
YouTube: www.youtube.com/KingdomHearts

Anuman Interactive and Les Éditions Albert René have signed a licencing agreement to bring Asterix and Obelix to video games 

Anuman Interactive today announced that they have signed a licencing agreement with Les Éditions Albert René for the rights to Asterix and Obelix for several video game projects. The first of these games will be released in the 4^th quarter of 2018 under the Microïds label.

“The Anuman Interactive team is delighted to be working on a licence as prestigious as Asterix and Obelix. We look forward to having players take on the roles of these iconic, cross-generation heroes.” stated Alain Milly, Vice-President of Publishing at Anuman Interactive.

Céleste Surugue, Managing Director of Les Éditions Albert René said, “We are very pleased to announce this agreement with Anuman Interactive for the return of Asterix and Obelix to current video game consoles. ‘

Following the recent success of the 37^th in the series, “Asterix and the Chariot Race”, which has sold over 5 million copies around the world, the most famous Gauls of all time will finally be returning to video games in 2018. More information about the video games will be released in the near future. 

Website: http://www.asterix.com Facebook: Asterix et Obelix  Twitter: @asterixofficiel

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About Anuman Interactive

Anuman Interactive is a French publisher of multiplatform video games and mobile applications with two main licences: Microïds – its video game label – and Home Design 3D – its application and interior architecture software label.

For more information, please visit www.anuman.com

About Microïds

Over the last few years, Microïds has built up a solid catalogue of games for PC and next-generation consoles. Its work with well-known studios and authors (Pendulo Studios, Eden Games, Paul Cuisset, Benoit Sokal…) and its adaptations of famous licences (Syberia, Garfield, Agatha Christie, Blacksad…) have enabled it to reach a wide audience.

Always at the cutting edge, in 2016 Microïds released Moto Racer 4, its first PlayStation VR-compatible title, and today is plunging into new territory by developing several titles for the Nintendo Switch (Gear.Club Unlimited, Super Chariot…).

LET IT DIE SURPASSES FOUR MILLION DOWNLOADS AS IT ENTERS SECOND YEAR

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Feb. 12, 2018 – GungHo Online Entertainment America and Grasshopper Manufacture’s hit free-to-play sensation, LET IT DIE, on PlayStation®4 (PS4™) has surpassed four million downloads worldwide on the PlayStation Store.

In the past year, GungHo Online Entertainment and Grasshopper Manufacture continued to bring fresh new content to LET IT DIE through robust game updates and exciting partnerships, which has included collabs with premier developers and publishers in gaming that can be found here. The Tower of Barbs has also been frequently updated with new content such as the punishing foes known as THE 4 FORCEMEN, an ever-expanding collection of premium skill decals, seasonal in-game events, and more.

GungHo Online Entertainment will be celebrating LET IT DIE’s achievement on Feb. 27 with an official livestream on Twitch at 7 p.m. PST. Fans can watch the livestream here.

“I am overjoyed that we were able to achieve four million downloads since LET IT DIE’s release a year ago,” said Kazuki Morishita, CEO of GungHo Online Entertainment. “Thank you to the fans for their continued support and we will continue to produce more content so that LET IT DIE can be enjoyed for years to come.”

LET IT DIE is available for download from the PlayStation Store.

ABOUT LET IT DIE

From Grasshopper Manufacture, the creative minds behind Lollipop Chainsaw and No More Heroes comes LET IT DIE! Die to survive in this free-to-play hack and slash survival action game. Set in a post-apocalyptic Japan, players start with little more than their undergarments and must forage for powerful weapons and armor to do battle with the over-the-top ultraviolent future that waits. LET IT DIE is a PlayStation®4 exclusive title available now and has been downloaded over four million times.

For more information on LET IT DIE please visit:

Official site:  www.letitdiethegame.com
Follow on Twitter: www.twitter.com/letitdiethegame
Like on Facebook: www.facebook.com/LETITDIETheGame
Official Livestream Channel: www.twitch.tv/gunghoamerica
 
ABOUT GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE
Grasshopper Manufacture with GungHo Online Entertainment Inc is a video game development studio based in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Grasshopper Manufacture was founded in 1998 by CEO Goichi Suda (SUDA51), who is known around the world for his distinctive style and innovative work as a game designer and scenario writer.
 
ABOUT GUNGHO ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA
GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc. (GOEA) is a multiplatform publisher dedicated to delivering the best titles, content, and support for the online gaming community. Established in 2012 and led by former Square Enix U.S.A. and XSEED Games executive Jun Iwasaki, GOEA is the US division of GungHo Online Entertainment (GOE), an established Japanese publisher. GOEA’s content partners include leading developers Grasshopper Manufacture, Game Arts, Acquire, and Gravity, all of which are subsidiaries of GOE. GOEA publishes and distributes network-oriented games for console, handheld, mobile, tablet, and MMO-style games for PC. GOEA is located in El Segundo, CA. For more information, visit http://www.gunghoonline.com/.

G2A.COM is developing modern recommendation and fraud protection systems based on Microsoft Azure

G2A.COM is establishing cooperation with Microsoft and uses artificial intelligence mechanisms based on Microsoft Azure cloud technology to improve the performance and security of its sales platform. G2A.COM processes terabytes of data every day, thanks to which it can enhance both the shopping and customer service experience, as well as ensure the highest level of security. The innovative artificial intelligence mechanisms based on Microsoft Azure’s cloud technology will allow the dynamically growing digital gaming marketplace to further develop its recommendation system and adapt services to the needs of users, all while minimalizing the risk of potential fraud.

G2A.COM is a global ecosystem whose two core elements are G2A Marketplace, the world’s biggest and fastest growing digital gaming marketplace, and G2A PAY, a secure and convenient online payment gateway. G2A Marketplace currently has over 16 million users who come to browse 75,000 products from more than 300,000 sellers worldwide. In turn, G2A PAY offers clients over 200 global and local payment methods, helping businesses to scale their operations globally.

E-commerce driven by artificial intelligence – efficiency and security

G2A.COM and Microsoft’s cooperation will focus on utilizing Microsoft technology to analyze big data and develop new systems. Microsoft Azure’s artificial intelligence services and mechanisms will also be used to develop best practices for consumer data protection.

“Our payment gateway G2A PAY supports a wide range of payment methods from every continent. G2A.COM’s entire ecosystem requires an elastic and appropriately advanced technological base. We are focusing in particular on developing and expanding our recommendation system, as well as maintaining a high level of security,” says Dorota Wrobel, G2A Marketplace General Manager at G2A.COM.

A few months ago, G2A.COM decided to use Microsoft technology to enhance its security system, which protects users against dishonest practices and financial fraud. “User safety on our platform is key. Azure’s ready-made services accelerate the development of the security solutions we are gradually introducing to better protect our customers,” adds Dorota Wrobel.

G2A.COM representatives emphasize the advantages of using a flexible and scalable Microsoft cloud. They recommend and benefit from a range of services, including HDInsight, KeyVault and the wide array of compatible open source solutions available on the market.

“We can quickly get the machines that we need to run new functionalities or, when customer use grows, increase their volume in existing services. Azure Cloud allows us to use ready-made services as well as open source solutions,” explains Daniel Wartolowski, Chief Technology Officer at G2A.COM.

Migrating to the cloud is a natural step for dynamically developing companies like G2A.COM, which strive to maintain the constant availability of their services and adapt the size of their infrastructure to meet market needs. When a given project requires less power than previously assumed, one can easily reduce the computing power used to maintain it while sustaining low infrastructure maintenance costs.

“E-commerce is a data driven business. The Microsoft cloud was built to make the most of its potential and to securely process it. The Microsoft Azure cloud technology used by G2A.COM’s systems allow the company to create unique solutions based on AI. This in turn enables G2A.COM to increase transaction security and adjust offers for users based on real-time operations analysis. This is an important step towards constructing an intelligent information process system operating in the cloud,” emphasizes Magda Taczanowska, Member of the Board, Director of the Enterprise Segment in the Polish branch of Microsoft.

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Microsoft is a leading provider of technology platforms and services that increase productivity. According to the “Cloud First. Mobile First” strategy, Microsoft creates solutions that use the potential of mobility and cloud computing, which allow each user and company to operate more efficiently and achieve more.

The Microsoft Corporation was founded in 1975 in the USA, and the Polish branch of the company has existed since 1992. In its subsidiaries around the world, Microsoft employs nearly 110,000 specialists from various fields, including about 500 people in Poland.

G2A.COM is a financial technology company and global transaction ecosystem, which houses the world’s fastest growing digital gaming marketplace for game key codes and other digital products. G2A Marketplace currently has over 16 million customers who purchase items from over 300,000 sellers worldwide. Aside from the marketplace, the other core product in the G2A ecosystem is G2A PAY, a fast and convenient online payment gateway with over 200 different global and local payment methods available. G2A.COM has offices all around the world, including in Poland, China, India, Holland, and USA.