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DEEP SILVER AND 4A GAMES CONFIRM AUTUMN 2018 RELEASE FOR METRO EXODUS WITH A BRAND NEW TRAILER – ‘THE AURORA’

DEEP SILVER AND 4A GAMES CONFIRM AUTUMN 2018 RELEASE FOR METRO EXODUS WITH A BRAND NEW TRAILER – ‘THE AURORA’

Debuting at The Game Awards, The Aurora reveals the bleak, deadly Winter of post-apocalyptic Moscow 

Moscow – December 7, 2017 – Deep Silver and 4A Games today announced that Metro Exodus is set for release in Autumn 2018, on Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and PC.

Revealed during The Game Awards, The Aurora Trailer offers a glimpse of post-apocalyptic Moscow – a hostile world locked in an endless nuclear winter. The desperate survivors who cling to existence beneath the surface in the ruins of the Metro have long given up hope of a life beyond Moscow… all except for one.

As Artyom, you must flee the Metro and lead a band of Spartan Rangers on an incredible, continent-spanning journey across post-apocalyptic Russia in search of a new life in the East. This thrilling story-line will span an entire calendar year through the changing seasons.

Inspired by the internationally best-selling novels Metro 2033 and Metro 2035 by Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro Exodus continues Artyom’s story in the greatest Metro adventure yet.

“We were overwhelmed by our fans’ reaction to the announcement of Metro Exodus at E3,” said Andriy Prokhorov, creative director and co-founder at 4A Games. “We’re sorry to have kept you waiting so long for further news, but you’ll be hearing a lot more from us in the months ahead.”

And visit the official Metro Website to take a closer look at our first season – Winter: http://www.metrothegame.com/en-gb/.

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MORE ABOUT METRO EXODUS

The year is 2036.

A quarter-century after nuclear war devastated the earth, a few thousand survivors still cling to existence beneath the ruins of Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro.

They have struggled against the poisoned elements, fought mutated beasts and paranormal horrors, and suffered the flames of civil war.

But now, as Artyom, you must flee the Metro and lead a band of Spartan Rangers on an incredible, continent-spanning journey across post-apocalyptic Russia in search of a new life in the East.

Metro Exodus is an epic, story-driven first person shooter from 4A Games that blends deadly combat and stealth with exploration and survival horror in one of the most immersive game worlds ever created.

Explore the Russian wilderness across vast, non-linear levels and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year through spring, summer and autumn to the depths of nuclear winter.

Inspired by the novels of Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro Exodus continues Artyom’s story in the greatest Metro adventure yet.

  • Embark on an incredible journey – board the Aurora, a heavily modified steam locomotive, and join a handful of survivors as they search for a new life in the East
  • Experience Sandbox Survival – a gripping story links together classic Metro gameplay with new huge, non-linear levels
  • A beautiful, hostile world – discover the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness, brought to life with stunning day / night cycles and dynamic weather
  • Deadly combat and stealth – scavenge and craft in the field to customize your arsenal of hand-made weaponry, and engage human and mutant foes in thrilling tactical combat
  • Your choices determine your comrades’ fate – not all your companions will survive the journey; your decisions have consequence in a gripping storyline that offers massive re-playability
  • The ultimate in atmosphere and immersion – a flickering candle in the darkness; a ragged gasp as your gasmask frosts over; the howl of a mutant on the night wind – Metro will immerse and terrify you like no other game…

© 2017 Koch Media GmbH and published by Deep Silver. Developed by 4A Games. 4A Games Limited and their respective logo are trademarks of 4A Games Limited. Metro Exodus is inspired by the internationally best-selling novels METRO 2033 and METRO 2035 by Dmitry Glukhovsky. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners.

ABOUT DEEP SILVER

Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds. Deep Silver works with its partners to achieve a maximum of success while maintaining the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires.

Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island, the irreverent super-hero action game Agents of Mayhem and the grim post-apocalyptic future of the Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include Dead Island 2 and Metro Exodus. Deep Silver also owns the development studios Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, and Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com

Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (software, games and films). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe and the USA. The Koch Media group has more than 20 years of experience in the digital media business, and has risen to become the number one distributor in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Kaspersky Labs, NC SOFT, Sega, Square Enix and Tecmo-Koei, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarters in Planegg near Munich/Germany, Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux and the United States.

All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved. 

ABOUT 4A GAMES

4A Games is a multicultural, multinational video game development studio with offices in both Malta and Ukraine – known for its atmospheric first-person shooters Metro 2033, Metro: Last Light, and Metro Redux.

Established in Kiev, Ukraine in 2005, the studio was founded by a passionate team of game industry veterans with the goal of creating AAA-quality games for current gaming PCs and then “next-gen” game consoles. In 2014, the studio moved its headquarters – along with more than 50 team members and their families — from Ukraine to the island of Malta.

Currently at the heart of the company are over 100 talented designers, programmers, artists, effects specialists, and writers from all over the world with a diverse and unique set of backgrounds – bringing countless years of experience in software development and computer games in particular. To learn more, please visit www.4A-Games.com 

ABOUT DMITRY GLUKHOVSKY

Dmitry Glukhovsky was born and raised in Moscow, and is the author of the internationally best-selling series of Metro novels and creator of the expanded Metro universe including the video games by 4A Games.

 

Metro Exodus continues the storyline as told in the games Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light, and interweaves with the wider Metro saga contained in Dmitry’s novels, Metro 2033, Metro 2034 and Metro 2035. The storyline of Metro Exodus was co-developed in close collaboration with Dmitry to bring Metro fans the next chapter in Artyom’s adventures.

UBISOFT® REVEALS VERSUS MODE FOR MARIO + RABBIDS® KINGDOM BATTLE DLC

UBISOFT® REVEALS VERSUS MODE FOR MARIO + RABBIDS® KINGDOM BATTLE DLC

Sydney, AUSTRALIA — December 8, 2017 – Ubisoft has announced the Versus Mode, a new local two-player game mode for Mario + Rabbids™ Kingdom Battle, free for all players on Nintendo Switch™ from December 8, 2017. The critically-acclaimed game receives a free update, a new local Versus mode where two players will use their tactical skills to play against each other on the same screen (sharing a pair of Joy-Con™ controllers or using the Nintendo Switch™ Pro Controllers) to fight on unique and evolving battlefields.

  • Players will freely pick three different heroes among the eight from the main game. And for each character, they will choose among three unique pre-sets with specific statistics and skills to create their own strategy
  • Surprising and random bonus items are dispatched on the battlefields, confering additional actions, double damage or other advantages to the player who achieves to get them
  • Every battle can be customized with various settings, from adding a timer or limiting the number of turns of the battle, to removing all the items for a pure tactical experience

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is the story of an unexpected encounter between the most famous video game character, Mario, and the irreverent and chaotic Rabbids as they join forces to restore the Mushroom Kingdom, which has been torn apart by a mysterious vortex.  Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is already available on Nintendo Switch. For more information on Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle please visit www.mario-rabbids.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.ubisoft.com.

MARIO + RABBIDS KINGDOM BATTLE © 2017 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Rabbids, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. Nintendo properties are licensed to Ubisoft Entertainment by Nintendo. SUPER MARIO characters © Nintendo. Trademarks are property of their respective owners.

SABER INTERACTIVE REVEALS NEW GAME BASED ON PARAMOUNT PICTURES’ WORLD WAR Z, IN DEVELOPMENT FOR PLAYSTATION®4, XBOX ONE AND WINDOWS PC

SABER INTERACTIVE REVEALS NEW GAME BASED ON
PARAMOUNT PICTURES’ WORLD WAR Z, IN DEVELOPMENT FOR PLAYSTATION®4, XBOX ONE AND WINDOWS PC

MAPLEWOOD, N.J. December 7, 2017 – Independent developer Saber Interactive has announced World War Z, a new four-player cooperative game inspired by Paramount Pictures’ blockbuster film franchise.  Featuring massive swarms of zombies who rush their living prey, World War Z is in production for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC.

World War Z is a name synonymous with heart-pounding fear and action, and we’re excited to finally capture that energy in a fast-paced and gruesome experience crafted specifically for modern consoles and PC,” said Saber Interactive CEO Matt Karch.

World War Z’s co-op campaign focuses on unique survivor stories and missions around the globe, including New York, Moscow and Jerusalem. Use traps, barriers and the environment strategically to stay alive while unleashing a storm of firepower with a variety of weapons on the unrelenting hordes of the undead.

“Saber has tons of experience working on high-quality games and they’ve done a great job capturing the massive, frantic hordes of ‘zekes’ that sets our franchise apart,” said Bil Bertini, Executive Vice President of Worldwide Licensing for Paramount Pictures.  “They have created a fiercely original experience in the rich universe of World War Z that fans are sure to love.”

World War Z is expected to release in 2018. For more information as the game develops, please visit www.WWZGame.com, and like on Facebook at Facebook.com/WWZGame, follow on Twitter @WWZTheGame, and follow on Instagram @WWZGame.

About Saber Interactive

Based in the U.S., Russia, and Spain, Saber Interactive is an independent developer whose credits include Quake Champions, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo: Master Chief Collection, and others. Saber’s most recent release, NBA Playgrounds, is one of the best-selling digital console titles of 2017. The company has multiple development studios across the world making great games and bringing fun interactive experiences to life.

About Paramount Pictures Corporation

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television, Paramount Players, MTV Films, and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

TM & ©2017 Paramount Pictures.  All Rights Reserved.

UBISOFT DECIDES TO INVEST ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT TIME IN THREE GAMES 

UBISOFT DECIDES TO INVEST ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT TIME IN THREE GAMES 

Sydney, December 8, 2017 – Today, Ubisoft announced it is investing more time in the development of three upcoming games. Far Cry® 5 is now slated for release on March 27, 2018 (instead of February 27, 2018) and The Crew® 2 will come out in the first half of Fiscal 2018-19 (rather than on March 16, 2018). In addition, one of the three unannounced franchise games initially planned for release in Fiscal 2018-19 now will be released in Fiscal 2019-20.

Christine Burgess-Quémard, Ubisoft’s Worldwide Studios Executive Director, said, “This decision is in line with our strategic vision of developing even more engaging and higher quality experiences for gamers. Taking more time with Assassin’s Creed Origins enabled our talented development team to fully express their creative vision. As expected, this had a very positive impact on the game’s quality and largely participated to its commercial success. Taking a similar approach, we have decided to invest additional development time in three upcoming games.”

This announcement is being made against a particularly favorable backdrop for Ubisoft, with the month of November seeing continued excellent sales momentum both for back-catalog and new releases.

As a result of both the adjusted lineup and the confirmation of the positive sales trends, Ubisoft is updating its financial 2017-18 targets, notably by revising its profitability upward.

2017-18: Profitability target revised upward

  • Sales: €1,640.0 million versus the previous guidance of €1,700.0 million
  • Third-quarter sales: €700.0 million versus €630.0 million previously
  • Non-IFRS operating income: €270.0 million, unchanged
  • Record-high non-IFRS operating margin: 16.5% versus 15.9% previously

2018-19: Targets confirmed and higher visibility

  • Sales: €2,100.0 million, unchanged
  • The Group is standing by its sales target, with a further move towards a more recurring profile which provides additional visibility: higher levels of back-catalog sales and digital revenue and a lower number of units expected for the 4 AAA releases (The Crew 2, Skull & BonesTM and 2 unannounced franchises). The assumptions underlying Ubisoft’s revenue guidance will be updated at the time of the fiscal third quarter sales release. As a reminder, previously-announced assumptions for 2018-19 were total sales of 28 million units for the four AAA games (3 unannounced franchises and Skull & BonesTM) and digital revenue accounting for more than 55% of the overall sales figure for the fiscal year.
  • Non-IFRS operating income: €440.0 million, unchanged
  • Free cash flow: approximately €300.0 million, unchanged

Alain Martinez, Chief Financial Officer, stated “Our back-catalog performance throughout November followed the same excellent trends as in the first half of the year and sales for Assassin’s Creed Origins continued their positive launch trajectory. As a result, we are now in a position to both update our financial 2017-18 targets, notably by revising our profitability upward, as well as invest additional development time in our future releases. These positive evolutions, which also give us higher visibility for 2018-19, demonstrate we are successfully transforming our model to make our business more recurring and profitable.”

Ubisoft will publish its sales for the third fiscal quarter on Thursday, February 8, 2018, after the close of stock market trading.

Disclaimer

This statement may contain estimated financial data, information on future projects and transactions and future business results/performance. Such forward-looking data are provided for estimation purposes only. They are subject to market risks and uncertainties and may vary significantly compared with the actual results that will be published. (Additional information is specified in the most recent Ubisoft Registration Document filed on July 21, 2017 with the French Financial Markets Authority (l’Autorité des Marchés Financiers)).

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, Rayman, Far Cry, Watch_Dogs and the Tom Clancy video game series. 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

CARTOON NETWORK’S OK K.O.! LET’S BE HEROES POWERS ITS WAY TO SEASON TWO

CARTOON NETWORK’S OK K.O.! LET’S BE HEROES POWERS ITS WAY TO SEASON TWO

FIRST OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR OK K.O.! LET’S PLAY HEROES CONSOLE GAME RELEASED

ATLANTADec. 7, 2017 – Cartoon Network’s OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes is leveling up for a second season, set to premiere in 2018. Created by Ian Jones-Quartey, OK K.O.! is a dynamic storytelling universe at the nexus of gaming and animation. Developed in tandem with the series, OK K.O.! Let’s Play Heroes is the upcoming console video game, and the first official trailer is now available for fans: https://app.frame.io/f/7db3403c-d3d9-44da-95bc-8041af68dfed

Season two will be even more heroic for K.O., Enid and Rad as they continue to level up with all new adventures. There are new threats and villains on the horizon as mysteries of Lakewood Plaza Turbo begin to reveal themselves. Surprise heroes will also make their debut alongside some familiar faces in special crossover episodes that will kick up the action, laughter and comedy into maximum drive.

OK K.O.! Let’s Play Heroes is published by Cartoon Network, developed by Capybara Games and written in collaboration with series creator Jones-Quartey. This latest video shows off the many familiar characters fans can expect to see, as well as the game’s colorful blend of side-scrolling action and RPG elements. When Lord Boxman resets the card levels of every hero in Lakewood Plaza, it’s up to K.O. to help his friends and secure his place as a true hero. Battle Lord Boxman’s evil robot army in fast-paced brawls, explore the mall to find quests to complete, and level up special POW cards for new abilities to put the pain on Lord Boxman’s most diabolical scheme yet.

OK K.O.! Let’s Play Heroes is expected to launch on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC via Steam in early 2018.

Fans can watch episodes of OK K.O! Let’s Be Heroes anytime on the CN app, available on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV through the App Store, Android devices via Google Play, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, and Xbox One.

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About Cartoon Network

Cartoon Network is Turner’s global entertainment brand and the # 1 animation network in the U.S., offering the best in original content for kids and families with such hits as, Adventure Time, The Powerpuff Girls, Steven Universe, We Bare Bears and The Amazing World of Gumball. Seen in 192 countries and over 400 million homes, Cartoon Network inspires the next generation of creators and innovators by engaging its audience at the intersection of creativity and technology. Its award-winning pro-social initiative, Stop Bullying: Speak Up, is an acknowledged and often-used resource for kids and adults looking for tools that can assist in dealing with the ongoing issue of bullying.

Cartoon Network is part of Turner, a Time Warner company and global entertainment, sports and news company that creates premium content and delivers exceptional experiences to fans whenever and wherever they consume content. These efforts are fueled by data-driven insights and industry-leading technology. Turner owns and operates some of the most valuable brands in the world, including Adult Swim, Bleacher Report, Boomerang, Cartoon Network, CNN, ELEAGUE, FilmStruck, Great Big Story, HLN, iStreamPlanet, Super Deluxe, TBS, Turner Classic Movies (TCM), TNT, truTV and Turner Sports.

ABSOLVER’ FLEXES NEW 3v3 MODE AND MORE IN ITS BIGGEST UPDATE TO DATE

ABSOLVER’ FLEXES NEW 3v3 MODE AND MORE IN ITS BIGGEST UPDATE TO DATE

– Aspiring Brawlers Get 50 Percent Off on Steam From Dec. 7-11 –

PARIS – Independent developer Sloclap and the martial artists of Devolver Digital have released online combat brawler Absolver’s biggest update since launch (1.11) headlined by the new 3v3 Overtake mode and a slew of new character customization and PvP features. The new update is available now on PlayStation 4 and PC alongside a limited time promotional sale on Steam and the PlayStation Store (North and South America) to celebrate the new Absolver expansion [absolver.com].

Absolver’s new 3v3 Overtake mode pits two teams of three players against each other in a frantic battle to take and hold areas of the battlefield for your clan. Prospects and Absolvers are able to enter these new Combat Trials alone and be paired with other players or can choose to form a co-op group and enter as a trio to face off against other teams in one of three new Overtake maps.

The latest update also includes a new private 1v1 mode, equipment color dyes, and a new shop to purchase weapons, equipment and emotes. Community requests like improved ant-cheat measures and 21:9 monitor support along with further gameplay tweaks and balancing all make their debut in Absolver 1.11 as well.

Absolver launched earlier this year on PC and PlayStation 4, going on to become Devolver Digital’s largest game launch to date with more than 250,000 units sold across all platforms. Sloclap and Devolver Digital plan to continue to address any technical issues reported by the community while delivering a steady stream of new gameplay modes, features, and additions to Absolver’s deep Combat Deck. For more information on Absolver, visit absolver.com and follow @Absolver on Twitter.

Steam Ending Bitcoin Support Effective Immedietely

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Valve is the latest retailer to end Bitcoin support. As of today, PC digital retailer Steam will no longer accept Bitcoin as valid currency for purchases. Valve cited the highly volatile value of Bitcoin and the ballooning processing fees as the reasons behind their decision. Bitcoin’s value has skyrocketed from $2000 USD (approximately $2660 AUD) in January 2017 to over $15,000 USD (approximately $19,949 AUD) as of today. As a result, the processing fees have also risen. Valve states that when they began accepting Bitcoin as a payment back in early 2016, the transaction fee was about $0.20 USD, but has now shot up to $20 USD.

The volatile nature of Bitcoin has resulted in more and more payments getting rejected. Valve calculates the value of the purchase in USD and Bitcoin values are only guaranteed for a certain period of time, so a slow transaction can result in a payment being rejected for underpayment. When combined with the high transaction fee, Valve and the buyer get caught in a difficult situation as a second transaction means more fees, whether it is Valve refunding the purchase or the buyer covering the difference. At the end of the day, Valve has decided this is too much of a hassle and is dropping Bitcoin all together. However, Valve hasn’t completely shut the door on Bitcoin, noting in their announcement that they would be willing to revisit the issue in the future.

 

FRESH MAP, CARDS, HOLIDAY EVENTS UNITE FIRST MAJOR MAPLESTORY BLITZ UPDATE

FRESH MAP, CARDS, HOLIDAY EVENTS UNITE FIRST MAJOR MAPLESTORY BLITZ UPDATE

The Content Update Brings New Gameplay and Features to Maple World’s Exciting Real-Time, Tactical Trading Card Game (TGC) for iPhone and Android 

Seoul – Dec. 7, 2017 – Join Mercedes, Phantom, Kyrin, Oz and more for magnificent adventure in the first major update for MapleStory Blitz, the trading card game rebirth of the classic MapleStory role-playing game (RPG) from NEXON Korea Corporation, subsidiary of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. The update delivers fresh cards, events, and an original map for new and experienced players to explore. The game’s new gameplay additions and features go live today in the Philippines, Malaysia and Australia on Google Play and the App Store.

MapleStory Blitz returns players to the struggle against the dastardly Black Mage, where players must build powerful decks, calculate winning strategy, and duel against the daunting foes to achieve victory. The content update adds 20 powerful new cards for players to collect and conquer, unveils the menacing new map, Cursed Temple, and hosts charming holiday events. More update features include:

  • Improved Tutorial – The deck building tutorial has been simplified for intuitive use;
  • Heroic Quests – Unlock new quests after clearing each dungeon three times;
  • Fearless Heroes – Defeat challenging heroes and unlock each conquered hero in practice mode;
  • Enhanced Competition –The user interface has also been enhanced to easily identify ranked matches and season closures;
  • Rapid Combat – Finish battles faster with exponential damage increases following the game’s time limit expiration.

The update also includes several jolly holiday events, such as:

  • Cursed Temple Event Quest – From Thursday, Dec. 7 through Thursday, Jan. 4, defeat Boss Balrog at the Cursed Temple on Normal and Hard modes to earn 10,000 Mesos and 250 Ncoins, respectively;
  • Cursed Temple Victory Event – From Friday, Dec. 8 through Sunday, Dec. 17, defeat the Cursed Temple and share a screenshot on the Cursed Temple Victory Event PLUG page to win a whopping 15,000 Mesos;
  • Holiday Daily Quests – Complete six quests in one day to receive 60 useful Ncoins (quests can be repeated);
  • Ranked Match Turkey – Win three ranked matches in a row to earn one guaranteed Unique Card;
  • Quick Match Turkey – Defeat three quick match opponents in a row to be awarded 10 Original Cards;
  • Intense Card Aquion – Acquire 25 cards from Original Card packs to receive a valuable Christmas Tree Portrait;
  • 25 Match Bonus – Conquer 25 challengers in quick or ranked matches to win 10,000 Mesos;
  • 10 Match Bonus – Win ten quick or ranked matches for a rare Santa Hat Portrait reward;
  • 2 Match Bonus – Defeat two ranked match opponents to receive 200 Ncoins.

MapleStory Blitz is free-to-play and rated E for Everyone (ESRB). The content update is available today on Android and iPhone in the Philippines, Malaysia and Australia. Additional information for members of the press:

About NEXON Co. Ltd.
NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world’s first graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. Nexon currently services nearly 100 titles in more than 190 countries. The Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Vostok Inc. Out Now on Nintendo Switch

Vostok Inc. Out Now on Nintendo Switch

Flexible Gaming Reaches New Heights as the Mould Breaking Twin-Stick Clicker Hybrid Lands Today on Nintendo’s Own Hybrid Platform

Watford, United Kingdom, December 7, 2017: Wired Productions, an established computer games publisher, in partnership with Nosebleed Interactive, are delighted to announce cult favourite, Vostok Inc., is available to buy now from the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch™ for an SRP of £12.99/$14.99/€14.99.

To celebrate the launch, Wired Productions have created an action packed all gameplay trailer

The only idle game you’ll never want to put down – Vostok Inc. for Nintendo Switch features exclusive new content on a planetary scale, with the inclusion of Pluto on its new planetary debut. Experience maddeningly-addictive gameplay, frenetic twin-stick shooting action, and a downright disgusting quest for self-enrichment that brought Vostok Inc. so much adoration from players throughout the solar system.

Andreas Firnigl, Studio Head at Nosebleed Interactive said, “Citizens of the galaxy rejoice! Now you can fulfil your wildest dreams and play Vostok Inc. anywhere. In short bursts on the sofa or in prolonged therapeutic sessions atop your gilded porcelain thrones.”

“Capitalism is in our blood,” added Al Hibberd, Product Manager at Wired Productions, “Trump is proof. 2017 is the year that orange faced yuppies finally take over and we’re delighted to see Jimmy Goldman of Vostok Inc. join that quest for intergalactic domination.”

In Vostok Inc., you play as a corrupt, narcissistic yuppie, hell-bent on raking in as much money as possible in a greed-driven, twin-stick shooter without a conscience. As the newly-appointed CEO of Vostok Inc., you have one goal: to become filthy, stinking rich. Piloting your very own ship, explore and exploit more than 40 planets across six different solar systems in your quest to earn ludicrous amounts of MOOLAH!

Start by landing on any planet to begin colonization, build factories, and rake in the big bucks. Once the filthy lucre starts flowing, you’ll be able to upgrade your ship’s weapons and augmentations. Increase profits even further by finding and recruiting managers, consultants, and executives scattered throughout the galaxy.

Key Features:

  • Exclusive: Pluto is a dwarf no more! Terraform and colonise Sol’s 9th planet only on Nintendo Switch
  • Explore more than 40 planets over 6 solar systems.
  • Land on any planet to begin extracting resources.
  • Craft and upgrade an arsenal of 40+ diverse weapons and ship augmentations.
  • Collect loot from fallen enemies, bosses or environmental hazards.
  • Find and recruit managers, consultants, and executives scattered throughout the galaxy, and keep them happy to boost planetside production.
  • Play 13 minigames to unlock massive ship and weapon upgrades.
  • Enjoy an adaptive audio system, with music that constantly evolves as you play!
  • Use the same save game across a variety of devices.

Social Media:
Nosebleed Interactive
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/vostokinc/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/vostokinc
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/nosebleed-interactive-ltd

About Wired Productions Ltd
Wired Productions is an established computer games publisher based in Watford, Hertfordshire, UK.  Founded in 2008, Wired have produced over 40 titles for many global publishers and are part of the team responsible for the 1.5 million unit selling We Sing franchise. In 2013, Wired moved into console publishing on all major platforms. Notable launches to date include Let’s Fish! Hooked On, Tiny Troopers Joint Ops, Last Inua and Super Dungeon Bros, Victor Vran and The Town of Light. In 2017, Wired productions publishes Max: The Cursed Brotherhood, Surf World Series, Vostok Inc. and more.

Wired Productions are also a founding member of We Sing Productions, which is a collaboration between THQ Nordic, Wired Productions and Le Cortex, with the sole mission to establish a new range of We Sing products for all formats.

For more information visit www.wiredproductions.com or follow at:  www.facebook.com/WiredPro and on Twitter https://twitter.com/WiredP.

About Nosebleed Interactive
Founded in 2012, Nosebleed Interactive is a multi-award winning independent studio based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. An experienced team of passionate gamers, Nosebleed Interactive previously worked alongside some of the world’s largest companies, brands and content providers such as Channel 4 and Sony Interactive Entertainment. The team has been chosen as one of the ”Top 50 Creative Companies” in the UK by Creative England – and it also won the PlayStation Mobile Pioneers competition and “Best Small-to-Medium Business” in the Newcastle Business Awards. Nosebleed Interactive was also one of the first companies to receive support from the prestigious UK Games Fund. For more information about Nosebleed Interactive, please visit http://www.nosebleedinteractive.com .

© 2017 Nintendo. Nintendo Switch and Joy-Con are trademarks of Nintendo.

Dying Light: Bad Blood | Techland Announces a New PvP Expansion

Dying Light: Bad Blood | Techland Announces a New PvP Expansion 

December 7th, 2017 – Wroclaw, Poland / As a response to numerous fan requests for a Player-vs-Player approach to Dying Light, and the recent popularity of the battle royale genre among the survival horror fans, today Techland unveiled its new standalone expansion – Dying Light: Bad Blood. While retaining the core of what made people fall in love with Dying Light in the first place, Bad Blood will offer violent and dynamic online matches that blend PvP and PvE styles of gameplay.

“Our aim is both to satisfy players’ demands for competitive PvP gameplay and to explore new directions for Dying Light’s multiplayer experience,” said Tymon Smektala, Producer at Techland. “Since Bad Blood was inspired by fan requests, we want player feedback to be an integral part of our development. That’s why we’re inviting Dying Light fans to take part in our Global Playtest. They can play the expansion early and share their thoughts, knowing their feedback will have a major influence on Bad Blood‘s development.”

Global Playtest is a closed online event that allows selected players to try out Dying Light: Bad Blood before its release. PC players can register for the playtest now.

To join the Global Playtest sign up and complete the survey at:

http://bit.ly/Dying_Light_Bad_Blood

Dying Light: Bad Blood will be launched as a standalone PvP expansion in 2018. All supported platforms for the full release will be announced at a later date.

About Techland

Founded in 1991, Techland is a renowned independent game developer, distributor, and publisher. The Poland based company is best known for the original Dead Island games, the Call of Juarez series, and Dying Light. Thanks to its proprietary game engine technology, Techland develops top-tier entertainment content for Windows PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux, Mac OS X, Android, and iOS. Comprised of four offices in Warsaw, Wrocław, Ostrów Wielkopolski, and Vancouver, Canada, the company is committed to delivering unforgettable experiences and using the latest technology for innovative entertainment. For more information about the company, visit the official website at: http://techland.pl/

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