Achieve Glory Through Metal. World of Tanks Blitz Collaborates with Warhammer 40,000

Unique content created for World of Tanks Blitz players will soon hit the frontlines

August 15, 2017 — “Victory is achieved through mettle” is a motto that binds both World of Tanks Blitz and Warhammer 40,000. In this latest collaboration, World of Tanks Blitz will soon be unveiling some unique content inspired by the massively popular gothic science fantasy game.

Warhammer 40,000 began as a tabletop miniature wargame produced by Games Workshop, set in a dystopian science fantasy universe. Over the years, the universe has expanded to video games, novels, comics and more, garnering a huge following around the globe.

“For over 30 years, Warhammer 40,000 has grown into one of the world’s best known science fantasy universes, featuring a huge variety of devastating war machines. The opportunity to combine 40,000 with the amazing game that Wargaming has created opens up a world of exciting possibilities for fans of both,” said Jon Gillard, Head of Licensing at Games Workshop. “We can’t wait for all of them to join us behind the controls of the exclusive content that we’ve prepared together”.

“World of Tanks Blitz has brought lots of stunning collaborations in the past,” said Andrey Ryabovol, World of Tanks Blitz Publishing Product Director at Wargaming. “Warhammer 40,000 has such a rich universe, which opens up new ways to bring each of our worlds together. World of Tanks Bltiz is a game that revels in the fact it can create a place where real and alternative histories clash on the battlefield to delight its community. We’re really excited to unveil what we have in store, so our players can look forward to some exciting news soon.”

Fans can expect more news on this collaboration to be revealed soon, so be sure to stay tuned.

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About World of Tanks Blitz

World of Tanks Blitz is a cross-platform free-to-play team-based MMO action game dedicated to fierce tank combat. Available on iOS, Google Play Market, Mac OS, Windows Store (Win10), and Steam, the game lets you control over 250 legendary armored vehicles. A fun, lighthearted approach to the genre lets World of Tanks Blitz bend the rules of reality, putting an engaging twist on tank combat. Deep mechanics and realistic physical models across both authentic and alternative historical settings combine to create fluid gameplay and tactical diversity.

The unified Wargaming.net ID allows switching between platforms and devices while retaining in-game progress, while cross-platform support lets World of Tanks Blitz community play together on a single server.

About Games Workshop

Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer®: Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniature soldiers, novels and model kits through more than 460 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.games-workshop.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including its publishing division ‘Black Library’ and its special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com.

Daedalic’s The Pillars of the Earth is Out Now For PC, PS4 and Xbox One

Based on the International Best-Seller by Ken Follett, Pillars of the Earth Brings the Celebrated Novel to Life with Its First Ever Video Game Adaption

Tuesday, August 15, 2017 — Today Daedalic Entertainment has announced that their highly anticipated interactive novel, The Pillars of the Earth, is now available on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. An adaption of the best-selling historical book of the same name by Ken Follett, The Pillars of the Earth is a one-of-a-kind 2D interactive novel. The story follows a memorable cast of characters in this twelfth-century tale of the construction of a mighty Gothic cathedral which stunned readers and critics alike with its ambitious scope and gripping humanity. The game is available now for GBP34.99 pounds on PC or GBP39,99 on console and can be purchased and downloaded in your favourite online or local store.

Players follow Jack, Aliena, and Phillip, the three playable main characters as they contend with envy, murder and politics in their quest to build a gothic cathedral in Kingsbridge and revitalize the town. The game will be released in three “books,” each consisting of seven chapters.  Book 1 “From the Ashes” is now available and players purchase a season pass which will automatically give them access to the books 2 and 3 as soon as they are available.

“It was both an honor and challenge adapting such a beloved source material as The Pillars of the Earth. We focused on staying true to the scope and spirit of the story while incorporating the more immersive aspects that the interactive novel format allows.” Matt Kempke, author and game designer. Kevin Mentz, also author and game designer, noted: “Utilizing the interactivity of the game lets us to pull the player into the story and involve them emotionally so the core story beats and decisions feel more impactful and meaningful throughout.”

Set in the tumultuous period of 12th century England, “The Pillars of the Earth” sees main characters such as Jack, Aliena and Prior Phillip fight to construct a revolutionary gothic cathedral in the fictional town of Kingsbridge and put their town on the map economically, socially and politically. Such aspirations draw the ire of the the town’s rivals Bishop Waleran and William Hamleigh, a vengeful noble rejected by Aliena, who see the town and its rise to importance as a thorn in their flesh. They want to see Kingsbridge burn. This epic tale crosses decades and immerses readers in medieval life yet enthralls them in tales of heart-rending intimacy and humanity along the way.

The original novel by Ken Follett has sold more than 26 million copies to date.

The Pillars of the Earth features:

• 21 chapters depicting the famous thousand-page novel
• Interactive storyline events that can be changed, influencing the fates of its characters
• Key decision points with meaningful, emotionally-engaging story choices
• Over 200 hand-painted backgrounds featuring faithful rendition of 12th century life
• Three main playable protagonists, plus two extra playable characters
• An orchestral soundtrack by the FILMharmonic Orchestra, Prague

ABOUT DAEDALIC ENTERTAINMENT
Daedalic Entertainment publishes and develops computer and video games for all platforms. The studio focuses on interactive literature and character and narrative-driven games like adventures and RPGs. Daedalic Entertainment has a staff of more than 100 employees. Since May 2014, Daedalic is part of the Bastei Lübbe group of companies.
Daedalic won the German Developer Award 21 times („Studio of the Year“ 2009 and 2013, among others). In 2013, the studio won the prestigious German Games Award for “Best German Game”

12 Agents, One Massive World, Zero F*cks Agents of Mayhem reveals launch trailer ahead of August 15^th launch

SEOUL – August 14^th, 2017 – The time has come. It’s our final Mayhem Monday and with only one day to go before Agents of Mayhem is available, Deep Silver has shared the game’s launch trailer. Featuring every agent that you have met over the past few months, the trailer gives you a taste of the action you will find when you play the game.

Devil’s Night. The moment everything changed. The super villainous organization known as LEGION, led by a man called the Morningstar, made itself known with a simultaneous global attack. Using teleportation technology and dark matter-fuelled weapons, LEGION appeared around the world in the blink of an eye. Devastating armies. Stealing resources. Crippling economies. Gripping everyone in fear.

In an effort to reclaim the world from LEGION, the Ultor Corporation forms a new anti-terrorist initiative, MAYHEM, and enlists former LEGION Minister Persephone Brimstone to lead the fight against her former cohorts. Now possessing LEGION’s prized teleportation technology, Persephone and her Agents of Mayhem head to Seoul, fighting from the rooftops to the very underbelly of the city to stop LEGION —by any means necessary. Now you know why the Agents fight, and knowing is half the battle.

Key Features:

Super-Agent Combat

Each of the 12 agents in Agents of Mayhem is a unique character with their own weapons, specializations, skills and upgrades, special moves, and motivation for fighting. Using their moves and skills like invisibility and triple-jump to out manoeuvre your enemies. The Agents’ power in combat comes from their daredevil nature, and their greatest advantage is their use of teleportation technology.

Exploration of Seoul in Open World Conflict

Seoul is your playground. Use your Agents abilities to traverse around the city, summon your custom Agent vehicle or carjack a civilian vehicle. Take part in the numerous open world activities to take back Soul from LEGION, from eliminating LEGION patrols, to destroying their equipment and supply trucks, to rescuing scientists that have been taken hostage, there are a plethora of activities for you to pick from and get distracted in the open world playground.

Build Your Agency and Craft Your Perfect Squad

Take MAYHEM from setting up operations in Seoul to a powerful Agency with major perks, global influence and the power needed to defeat powerful villains. Collect and upgrade your agents with gadgets, Dark Matter shards and outlandish weapons. With twelve agents to choose from there are over 200 different combinations of agents.

Who you gonna call? Agents Agents. Who you gonna call? Agents Agents. To listen to the awesome Agents of Mayhem trailer music please link through to SoundCloud here:  https://soundcloud.com/deepsilvermusic

For more information and to get the latest updates on the game, follow us on Twitter at @aomthegame or on Facebook at Facebook.com/aomthegame or visit aomthegame.com

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ABOUT AGENTS OF MAYHEM

Agents of Mayhem is an single-player, open-world, third-person action game for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC gaming systems. Fun, funny and full of high-action moments and laugh-out-loud scenarios, in Agents of Mayhem, you run a no-holds barred operation against the shadowy super-villain organization, LEGION, fighting to take back the world after the horrors of Devil’s Night.

Explore the futuristic city of Seoul with a team of three interchangeable agents, each with their own distinct look, sense of humour, weapons, and skillset, with only one aim: to destroy LEGION, its operatives and their vile plans to take over the world.

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, and the grim post-apocalyptic future of the Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include Dead Island 2 and Agents of Mayhem. 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

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.

Japanese Anime & Manga Creator Mugi Tanaka Announces the Global Release of Her Self-Published Art Book “URBAN” 

August 14, 2017 – Recently profiled by Forbes.com, Japanese artist Mugi Tanaka is an emerging female creator whose cute, stylish, and surreal illustrations are making the leap into high profile anime adaptations. Now, Mugi Tanaka’s newest self-published art book, URBAN, is being made available for global purchase on Amazon.com via digital download and a limited edition of physical copies signed by the artist herself.

URBAN collects over 100 of Mugi Tanaka’s full color illustrations and charts her creative journey from office staff to the creator of the recently announced TV anime series CO;RYU  and URAHARA, the latter co-produced by Crunchyroll.

Featuring humorous bilingual English-Japanese descriptive text written by Mugi herself, Octas is helping Tanaka distribute URBAN simultaneously with its debut at the summer Comic Market convention in Japan; making it the first-ever globally available “simulpub” doujinshi (Japanese for self-published ‘zine).

An aspiring illustrator since childhood, Mugi Tanaka was working as a sales clerk for a small printing company when she was discovered at a Comic Market convention by employees from the store PARK. She was asked to create the mascot characters for the “Otaku x Fashion x Creation” themed PARK store in Tokyo’s famed Harajuku district. The characters spun off into a successful line of apparel and goods and were eventually adapted into an original web comic called PARK Harajuku: Crisis Team, featuring Mugi’s artwork. The URAHARA anime, based on Mugi’s characters for the PARK store, will debut globally in fall 2017.

URBAN is available for purchase on Amazon.com using the links below:

Limited Edition physical copy signed by MugiTanaka: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074R9R3W3

Digital Edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074Q3L5SP

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OCTAS, co-founded by Vince Shortino, connects Japanese artists to the World.

For more information, please contact Vince Shortino <vince @ octas.jp>

Teesside, UK – August 14^th, 2017 – One-man development team Wizard Fu, comprised of Nathanael Weiss, and publisher Double Eleven are delighted to announce that Songbringer will be releasing on Xbox One and PC on September 1^st and PlayStation™ 4 on September 5th.

Play as Roq, a space-faring planetary surveyor who wakes up shirtless on a strange planet. With the help of your robot companion Jib, it’s your job to save the universe from the ancient evil army you’ve accidentally awoken. Only by exploring the harsh world of Ekzerra, mastering the dungeons and defeating its fearsome bosses will you unlock the secrets of your own power and return the galaxy to peace.

Songbringer is an action RPG inspired by the original Zelda games with real time combat, a wide range of weapons and a ton of hidden secrets. World maps are generated from a six-letter world seed, which determines the layout of the overworld and dungeons.

Features

• Single-player action RPG
• Local co-operative two player mode
• Full gamepad support, including rumble
• Real time combat
• 7 kinds of weapons including the nanosword, boomerang-like top hat, bombs, blink orb, ghost sword projectile, lighter and kilobombs
• Hundreds of unique items and powerups
• Some items can be combined, for example: ghost sword + lightning cube = lightning sword
• Hidden items, secret entrances, secret pathways, bomb-able walls
• Original soundtrack
• Online leaderboards highlight the top players based on completion time, percentage of map uncovered and percentage of items found
• Roguelike-inspired permadeath option which gives a higher score on the leaderboard and allows for faster runs
• Approximately 6-12 hours of gameplay per adventure, depending on thoroughness
• Procedurally generated overworld and dungeons
• Each generated world contains: 1 overworld, 10 dungeons and 13 primary bosses

About Double Eleven
Double Eleven is a UK-based indie publisher and developer of interactive digital entertainment. Some of Double Eleven’s most popular titles include Prison Architect and Goat Simulator (Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation™ 3, PlayStation™ 4) and the team have recently released Super Cloudbuilt on Steam, Xbox One and PlayStation™ 4.

About Wizard Fu Games
Wizard Fu Games is a one-man indie game development studio based in Oakland, California. Nathanael Weiss does the programming, design, art, music and business. Wizard Fu’s current game in development is Songbringer, a procedurally-generated action RPG. Plans are to release the game summer of 2017 on Steam, PS4 and Xbox One.

EARTHWORM JIM ANTHOLOGY DOUBLE VINYL ALBUM RELEASE!

Remastered Original Soundtrack, Remixes and Never Before Published Music from Earthworm Jim 1 & 2!

August 14, 2017 – Composed by Guinness World Record holder and creator of Video Games Live; Tommy Tallarico, the multi award winning Earthworm Jim Anthology album is now available for pre-order for its October 20, 2017 worldwide vinyl release. The music from the games Earthworm Jim 1 & 2 won 5 major industry awards for Best Music in 1994 & 1995. It helped to redefine what gaming platforms at the time were capable of achieving. German record label and vinyl distributor Black Screen Records will be releasing the beautiful 4 sided 180g double vinyl to fans around the world which will include previously unreleased tracks, remixes and a completely remastered vinyl experience like none other.

The vinyl is NOW AVAILABLE exclusively for pre-order direct from Black Sun Records:

PRE-ORDER HERE!

The double vinyl album will also be available for pre-order throughout major online and retail outlets starting September 15, 2017 (while supplies last).

The Limited Collector’s Edition comes in a beautiful gatefold sleeve with new and original artwork by Earthworm Jim artist Katherine Garner (aka Lemm/Rocket Worm). The packaging includes liner notes by Tommy Tallarico and two amazing full-colored “heart boxer shorts” and “cow pattern” inner sleeves on heavyweight off-set paper. The complete artwork will be refined with a matte finish and a special glossy spot varnish to highlight the incredible illustrations. The LP album will be pressed on “Groooovy!” limited Earthworm Jim flesh colored and opaque Snott colored vinyl. This Limited Collector’s Edition also comes with a unique download code that enables the customer to download the full digital soundtrack as well!

“Woah Nellie!” Get your super suit and blaster ready to celebrate and enjoy one of the most memorable and fun video game soundtracks of all time… on glorious vinyl!

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About Tommy Tallarico:
As one of the most successful video game composers in history, he has helped revolutionize the gaming world, creating unique audio landscapes that enhance the video gaming experience. As a well-recognized on-air television personality, live performer, show producer, creative director, sound designer and composer, Tommy brings his in-depth knowledge, years of experience, and love of cutting edge multimedia and pop culture to the masses. Tommy has worked in the gaming industry for over 28 years as a designer, product manager, producer, writer, games tester and heads of both music and video departments. He produced, co-created, wrote and co-hosted 3 internationally award-winning syndicated and network television shows as well as creating, producing and hosting the continuing worldwide touring sensation Video Games Live. He has won over 50 industry awards and has worked on more than 300 game titles totaling over 10 billion dollars in revenue. He currently holds 5 Guinness World Records including the person who has worked on the most commercially released video games and the largest symphony show ever seen live (over 752,000 people in China). In 2012 during the Game Developers Conference he received a Lifetime Achievement Award and is also in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. for his contributions to the game industry. In 2013 he was asked to speak at the TED Conference where he gave his very well received “Video Games – Art in Disguise” speech. His top titles include Earthworm Jim, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, Disney’s Aladdin, Spider-Man and Metroid Prime as well as top selling popular game franchises such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Pac-Man, Guitar Hero, Madden Football, Mortal Kombat, Time Crisis, Unreal, Lineage, James Bond, Blitz Football, The 7th Guest, Knockout Kings, Test Drive, Scooby Doo, WWE & Twisted Metal. His score for Advent Rising has been noted as “one of the greatest musical scores of all time” by websites such as Yahoo, Gamespot and others. Tommy is a cousin of rock star legend Steven Tyler (nee Tallarico).

About Black Screen Records:
Black Screen Records is a German record label based in Cologne, Germany that focuses on high quality vinyl releases of video game soundtracks. Since the launch in early 2015 their team – consisting of passionate gamers, vinyl collectors and music industry professionals – has been working with Inon Zur, Jessica Curry, Jesper Kyd, Michael Bross and Jon Everist among others and has released the soundtracks to the critically acclaimed games Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty & Stranger’s Wrath, Another World (Out of This World), Syberia 3, Dear Esther & So Let Us Melt, Velocity 2X, Downwell, Risk of Rain and VA-11 HALL-A on vinyl. For more info visit: www.blackscreenrecords.com

Wizard World Announces Additions Of Montgomery, Ala., Springfield, Mo., To 2017 Comic Con Schedule

New Cities Bring Number Of Shows To 16 for 2017; More May be Added This Year

LOS ANGELES, August 14, 2017 – Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) today announced that it will add Montgomery, Ala., and Springfield, Mo., to its Comic Con calendar in the remainder of 2017. The Montgomery event will be held Oct. 20-22 at Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center, while Springfield is set for Nov. 10-12 at University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center.

The new cities, both inaugural Wizard World events, are in addition to scheduled conventions in Chicago (August 24-27), Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 8-10), Madison, Wis. (Sept. 22-24), Oklahoma City (Oct. 27-29) and Austin, Texas (Nov. 17-19), bringing the current total number of 2017 Wizard World Comic Cons to 16. Additional shows for 2017 will be announced very soon.

“We are excited to be bringing our pop culture celebrations to these two growing cities,” said John D. Maatta, Wizard World President and C.E.O. “We have big things in store for 2018, and the addition of Montgomery and Springfield is a reaffirmation of our commitment to producing high entertainment value for fans across the country.”

Celebrities scheduled to attend the Montgomery show include Nichelle Nichols (“Star Trek”), Jon Heder ( Napoleon Dynamite, The Benchwarmers), Emily Swallow (“Supernatural,” “The Mentalist), Holly Marie Combs (“Charmed,” “Picket Fences”), Nicholas Brendon (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”) and Briana Buckmaster (“Supernatural,” “White Ninja”).

Springfield guests to date include Nichols, Heder, Combs, Craig Parker (“Spartacus,” Lord of the Rings) and Andrew Gower (“Outlander,” “Being Human”).

Additional celebrities and creators, as well as entertainment and programming schedules, will be announced soon.

Wizard World Comic Con dates, locations and venues for the remainder of 2017 are as follows (*denotes newly-added event):

• August 24-27, Chicago, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• September 8-10, Nashville, Tenn., Music City Center
• September 22-24, Madison, Wis., Alliant Energy Center
• *October 20-22, Montgomery, Ala., Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center
• October 27-29, Oklahoma City, Cox Convention Center
• *November 10-12, Springfield, Mo., University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
• November 17-19, Austin, Texas, Austin Convention Center

Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult.

Wizard World Comic Con is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character – and some never before dreamed – will roam the convention floor and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday evening at each show.

About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD)

Wizard World, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com ) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A’s, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Fans can interact with Wizard World on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.

The 2017 Wizard World convention schedule is available at: http://www.wizardworld.com/comiccon.

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The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses 2017 Is coming to the Sydney Opera House – 29^th October

Zelda Symphony Heads Down Under for the First Time in Four Years

Jason Michael Paul Entertainment, Inc. has announced The Legend Of Zelda: Symphony Of The Goddess will be coming to Sydney in October 2017. This symphonic celebration of the much loved Nintendo video game will play at the Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House on the 29^th October – adding to the shows in Perth on August 24^th and Melbourne on the 3^rd September.

The concert will feature an all new movement from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, an updated overture, and the return of a classic that might just make some wishes come true!

“We’re really going all-out this year to celebrate the newly released The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,” said Jason Michael Paul, President of Jason Michael Paul Entertainment, Inc., the company producing the concert tour. “Besides all the new stuff, we’re also bringing back the Ballad of the Wind Fish from the original program, which has been a big request from fans for a while.”

Celebrating 30 years of stirring virtual adventure and memorable soundtracks with live orchestral renditions with oversight and approval from the game’s developers and composers, The Symphony of the Goddesses is now in its fourth season.

Led by conductor Jessica Gethin, the two-hour concert comes to life with a full orchestra and choir, and a reimagined score that draws from requested Zelda games, including The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD, and The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D, while still paying homage to such classics as The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. The concert’s five-movement symphony regales ears with original music from Nintendo composers, including Koji Kondo, and recalling moments of Link

conquering dungeons and running through forests. Throughout the evening, a video collage syncs up with the adventurous tunes to spotlight exciting moments from the venerable franchise.

Fans can view a complete tour schedule with new show dates and ticketing information, as well as sign up for a regularly updated digital newsletter at http://zelda-symphony.com. Additional updates are available on Twitter.

TICKETS ON SALE FOR SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE ON SALE FROM 28^TH AUGUST VIA www.sydneyoperahouse.com