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F1™ 2017, THE MOST COMPLETE FORMULA ONETM GAME EVER

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F1™ 2017, THE MOST COMPLETE FORMULA ONETM GAME EVER

New Gameplay Trailer Showcases Expanded Career Mode Complete with Classic Cars, New Circuit Layouts and More

Larkspur, Calif. – August 3rd, 2017 – Codemasters® and Deep Silver have today released the latest gameplay trailer for F1™ 2017, the official videogame of the 2017 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™, showcasing the extensive Career Mode that makes it the most complete game in the franchise’s history.

F1 2017 has a massively-expanded Career Mode that introduces invitational events at key points during the regular F1 season, where you will get to drive 12* classic F1 cars in a host of different events including overtake challenges, pursuit events, checkpoint, and time attack challenges. The classic cars are also playable in all other areas of the game, and can be raced as both single and multi-class races.

In addition to the invitational events, the Career Mode offers a huge amount of extra depth with 115 possible Research and Development upgrades (over 4.5 times as many as in F1 2016), new practice programs to master, and increased importance being given to the management and reliability of your car’s engine and gearbox elements.

As well as the 20 official circuits from the current season, F1 2017 introduces four new shortened circuits at Britain, Bahrain, USA and Japan, while also allowing players to take on the iconic Monaco street circuit at night, complete with stunning visuals.

Lee Mather, Creative Director at Codemasters, says, “The Career Mode was a big hit last year and we are building on those incredibly strong foundations to create an even deeper, more rounded experience for F1 2017. We have added female driver avatars, new paddock locations and a new character as well as greatly increasing the scope for developing your team and car. All of this, we feel, combined with the addition of the iconic classic cars this year, means that F1 2017 offers gamers the ultimate F1 experience.”

F1 2017 releases onto PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one entertainment system by Microsoft, and Windows PC via Steam worldwide on August 25th and is the official videogame of the 2017 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP.

Follow Codemasters’ F1 games blog (http://blog.codemasters.com/f1/) and social channels on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Formula1game) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/formula1game) for future news, YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/formula1game) for video content, and visit the product website (http://www.formula1-game.com/) for additional information. Further details will be released on the upcoming game soon.

*Consumers who pre-order or purchase ‘Day One’ copies of F1 2017 will have exclusive access to the iconic 1988 McLaren MP4/4, as part of the ‘F1 2017 Special Edition.’ Alternatively, the McLaren MP4/4 car will be available to be purchased at a later date. The 11 other classic cars are available in all editions of the game.

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About Codemasters

Codemasters, the award-winning videogame developer and publisher, has a 30-year heritage. With titles distributed globally, Codemasters is a leading developer and publisher of driving and racing entertainment games including DiRT, GRID and the official BAFTA award-winning FORMULA 1™ series of videogames. The company is fully controlled by Reliance Big Entertainment Ltd. (RBEL). For more information on Codemasters’ product portfolio, please visit www.codemasters.com. Join in the conversation with @codemasters on Twitter or Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/codemasters.

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

KOEI TECMO EUROPE ANNOUNCES PLATFORMS AND FURTHER DETAILS DYNASTY WARRIORS 9’s NEW BATTLE SYSTEM

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KOEI TECMO EUROPE ANNOUNCES PLATFORMS AND FURTHER DETAILS DYNASTY WARRIORS 9’s NEW BATTLE SYSTEM

Epic Adventure Set Across The Natural Wonders and Exotic Terrain of China Headed to Consoles and PC

Hertfordshire, 3rd August 2017 – KOEI TECMO Europe is proud to announce today that Omega Force’s latest entry in the long-running action franchise, DYNASTY WARRIORS 9, will be released on the PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC via Steam®. Omega Force unveiled a plethora of new assets that offer a deeper look in to the vast Chinese landscapes and wildlife, new character designs, and brand-new characters!

Whether players choose to follow the main storyline quests or spend time exploring the vast natural wonders of China – from the lush cedar woods and bamboo forests of Chengdu 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 of choice for the player previously unfelt in previous DYNASTY WARRIORS titles. These battles range from scouting missions to discover powerful enemy officers, to guerrilla actions to subdue messengers and scouts, to outright sabotage on enemy supply troops; success in these combat engagements offer great rewards and have an effect on future battles’ difficulty.

To further expand the choices available to the player, KOEI TECMO is also introducing two new playable characters to the game, each formidable in their own right! Man Chong, from the kingdom of Wei, is a brilliant general, skilled debater, and an excellent tactician. Meanwhile, Zhou Cang from the kingdom of Shu is best known for his incredible stamina and speed. Both characters join an already strong roster of fan favourites and will provide an even more diverse selection for players keen on exploring different storylines in different kingdoms.

Speaking of those old fan-favourites, KOEI TECMO is also releasing new costume designs for popular characters Sun Shangxiang, Lu Xun, and the powerful demon-god, Lu Bu!

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 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. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive® and Ninja Gaiden®series. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. On April 1, 2009, KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD was established as a result of the TECMO, LTD. and KOEI Co., Ltd. merger. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com 

The Red Turtle Review

K. Roberts
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The Red Turtle Review

The Red Turtle

Studios: Studio Ghibli and Wild Bunch
Publisher: Madman Entertainment
Platform: DVD (reviewed)
Release Date: July 19, 2017
Price: $34.95 – Available Here

Overview

A man is lost at sea with no hope of being rescued. He wakes up on an island with a bamboo forest and a small pool of fresh water. Using the bamboo to craft a raft and collecting leaves to use as a sail, he attempts to leave the island. Shortly afterwards, his raft is destroyed by an unknown force. A second attempt meets the same fate, and on the third attempt, the man discovers that a red turtle has been sabotaging his attempts to return to civilisation. He resigns himself to his fate of being trapped on the island for the rest of his life, but not before getting revenge on the turtle. He soon discovers that there is more to this turtle than meets the eye.

Story

The Red Turtle is not a conventional film. It has no dialogue, has a mere three characters with no names and barely features any signs of civilisation. By breaking film conventions, Dutch animator and director Michael Dudok de Wit tells a story that is engaging in a different way to that of the films Studio Ghibli is known for. It is focused on the natural world and the various creatures that inhabit the island; it presents the man as just one part of nature. Crabs are often seen scuttling across the beach near him, and while they serve no purpose to the plot, their presence helps illustrate the fact that he is neither more nor less important than the sea life in the grand scheme of things. The crabs are about as high up on the food chain as the man is; he designs a spear to capture fish to eat, and the crabs eat dead fish as well. One of the many turtles shown does take an active role in the man’s life, however, and decides to completely sabotage the man’s attempts at returning to his original home. A strong feeling of rage builds up inside of him, but after he seemingly kills the turtle, it transforms into a mysterious human female. His anger subsides as he spends time with this woman, and the two eventually raise a child together. The question of why the turtle turned into a human can be answered by interpreting its reasons for trapping the man on the island in a certain way, but how it was able to become a human is not explained. It may represent a transformation of the man’s wishes; he comes to accept his life on the island, and finds happiness in spending time with his girlfriend and raising their child. The story is relatively straightforward and not entirely original, but it succeeds in spite of its unconventionalism because of its attention to the natural details of life and its use of body language and physical expressions in place of dialogue.

Visuals

The animation is the most important aspect of this film, and a significant amount of time and effort has gone into ensuring that it looks every bit as good as it needs to in order to tell its story. Everything looks natural; right from the opening scenes, it is clear that the production team studied natural movements carefully and observed nature on a real island to get a feel for how to accurately draw realistic movements and realistic settings. Everything from the crabs to the waves of the ocean and the humans move fluidly and naturally, allowing for total immersion in the story. Nothing ever looks out of place, not even the unusual bottle that the son grows so fond of.

What really sets this apart from other animated productions is how expressive the characters are with their body language. Typical anime eyes are not to be found here, or in any Studio Ghibli film, for that matter. The eyes of the characters living on the island are inspired by The Adventures of Tintin, giving their design more of a Western European look. Having smaller, more realistically proportional eyes shifts the focus to the eyebrows, which very noticeably move according to whether a character is angry or sad. What one character is doing with their head and the rest of their body is just as important; noticing that the man is holding his head low reveals his remorsefulness just as well as words would, and what the characters do with their hands is often worth paying attention to as well. One of many things that are clear about this film is that it is no ordinary anime. Isao Takahata may serve as the artistic director, but he is not one to produce typical anime in the first place. It may be different even when compared to other films produced by Studio Ghibli, but it is consistently expressive.

Audio

As with the visuals, the sounds are all natural, with few signs of the existence of human civilisation present. The man only infrequently uses his mouth to express something; grunts and an apparent ‘hey’ directed at a bizarre mirage are the only sounds he makes. They are enough to help convey his feelings, and his body language compensates for the lack of dialogue. Light pieces of music are occasionally present in the background, and stronger piano and string melodies can be heard during dramatic moments. The most noticeable aspect of the audio is not the man’s sounds or the music, however, but rather the sounds of nature prominent throughout much of the film. The sound of rain and rushing water has more of a presence in this film than it typically would in other films, adding to the natural feel that the film has.

Extras

All of the extras are on the second disc of this set. Three of Michael Dudok de Wit’s short films are included: “The Monk and the Fish” from 1994, “Father and Daughter” from 2000 and “The Aroma of Tea” from 2006. A trailer and a French TV spot are also included, but anyone interested in learning about the production of the The Red Turtle will find “The Birth of a Turtle” and “The Secrets of The Red Turtle” to be the most interesting extras. They feature the director discussing various aspects of the film, such as the development of the human characters and the extensive research conducted before the animation process began, and show him drawing a scene on paper while discussing how he produces his drawings. The only problem to be had with the extras is the poor choice of having white subtitles against the frequently white backgrounds, resulting in them being difficult to read at times.

Overall

If you want to see something different from the dozens of generic anime series coming out of Japan every season, or just want to see something unusual, The Red Turtle is worth watching. It is unconventional and has a Western European art style, but its portrayal of nature and the humans’ presence on the island make it a fascinating experience. The turtle’s transformation into a woman and the man’s brief delusions prior to his acceptance of his fate may be a little unusual, but “a little unusual” is the sort of thing that helps an anime film stand out in a sea of bland nonsense.

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Top coach Jürgen Klopp to become brand ambassador for the mobile strategy game Football Empire

Philip Federico
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Top coach Jürgen Klopp to become brand ambassador for the mobile strategy game Football Empire

Cologne, Germany; August 03, 2017 – The Cologne-based developer studio Digamore Entertainment has gained star coach Jürgen Klopp as a brand ambassador for their upcoming mobile strategy game Football Empire on iOS and Android. The former coach of Borussia Dortmund moved to the English top club FC Liverpool in October 2015 and will support the Football Empire team with his expertise, starting immediately.

The mobile game Football Empire is currently in development and will offer a unique mix of football manager and building strategy games, giving all soccer fans new opportunities for soccer simulation. In the game itself, the team facilities form the starting point of the game activities. The entire property can be designed freely, similar to strategy games or development simulations. The goal is to develop the most successful soccer team in the world and create your own personal empire. The game’s release is planned for the beginning of 2018.

After starting out as the coach of Mainz 05, Jürgen Klopp made history with Borussia Dortmund, becoming German champion and winning the double of championship and German Cup. He won fans’ hearts with his team’s attractive play, cool sayings, and many emotional moments. “I loved the idea of the game right from the beginning. I know what it means to start out on the football ground and work your way up to the top of professional soccer. That’s pretty much my own story. I’d like to help players be able to experience that up close in the game,” says Jürgen Klopp. Maik Dokter, founder of Digamore Entertainment GmbH, is also looking forward to working with Jürgen Klopp. “It’s fantastic that we were able to win over Jürgen Klopp for our game. He shares our passion for soccer, and we are convinced that we can learn a lot from him.”

For more information about the game, visit footballempire.com.

About Digamore Entertainment GmbH

Digamore Entertainment GmbH was founded in 2016 with the goal of developing high quality mobile games. The name Digamore stands for Digital Games & More, where the word “more” foresees being adaptable in a rapidly changing ecosystem and open for new things. The experienced team from Cologne, Germany concentrates their passion for games especially on the mobile games market.

Q.U.B.E. 2 – Sequel To Multi-Award Winning Q.U.B.E. Coming 2018

Philip Federico
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Q.U.B.E. 2 – Sequel To Multi-Award Winning Q.U.B.E. Coming 2018

London, United Kingdom – August 3rd, 2017 – Independent developer Toxic Games announced today that Q.U.B.E. 2 is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in early 2018. Q.U.B.E. 2 puts players in the shoes of British archaeologist, Amelia Cross, on a beautiful yet mysterious alien planet.  With the help of fellow survivor, Emma, Amelia must face the challenges of the Q.U.B.E. in the hope of finding a way back home. Q.U.B.E 2 retains the shifting, environmental puzzles of the original but wraps the action around Amelia’s own intimate story and her quest for survival.

“With Q.U.B.E 2 we want to give the player more story but we also want to give them more choice,” said Dan Da Rocha, Managing Director of Toxic Games. ”We’ve developed the tools players can use to solve puzzles, subverting the linearity of the original in favour of something more open, something that allows players to put their own stamp on solutions.”

To accompany this announcement, Toxic Games have produced a teaser trailer giving players a sneak-peek into how this new story will unfold and the gorgeously evocative environments Amelia must overcome. The team will also be at Gamescom in Cologne from August 22nd- 24th giving an early look at the game. Keep your eyes peeled for that!

About Toxic Games
Toxic Games is an award-winning, independent game development studio based in the U.K. which specialises in brain-twisting, first-person puzzle games. The studio was established in 2010 by former classmates, Daniel Da Rocha, Dave Hall and Jonathan Savery. Toxic Games has since expanded and are working with a number of talented collaborators who have allowed the studio to greatly improve the level of production and quality. Key collaborators include Harry Corr, a talented environment artist who has worked on titles such as Grid 2 and Dirt Rally; David Housden, a BAFTA nominated composer, best known for his original scores for Thomas was Alone and Volume; and Benjamin Hill, a writer and producer whose notable projects include the critically acclaimed Ether One and IGF Nominated Duskers.

Toxic Games’ debut title, Q.U.B.E., was released back in late 2011 followed by Q.U.B.E.: Director’s Cut which was released on PC in 2014 on console platforms in 2015. This featured a completely new story, voice acting, an all-new original soundtrack and a special time trial mode. Toxic Games are currently working on the sequel to their award-winning first-person puzzle game, namely, Q.U.B.E. 2.

The Adventures of EGGLIA: Legend of the Redcap to Delight Western Fans 

Philip Federico
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The Adventures of EGGLIA: Legend of the Redcap to Delight Western Fans 

Highly Anticipated JRPG from Powerhouse Team, DMM Powerchord Studio and Brownies, Out Now on iOS and Android

Tokyo, Japan – August 3, 2017 –  DMM.com Ltd.’s POWERCHORD STUDIO and Brownies Inc.’s highly anticipated role-playing action game, EGGLIA: Legend of the Redcap, is available starting today on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Initially released in its native Japan in April where it hit #2 on the App Store* and #1 in the RPG category*, the global release of the game allows audiences from all around the world to experience the magical world of Egglia in English. EGGLIA: Legend of the Redcap can be purchased for $9.99 USD, €10.99 EUR, £9.99 GBP, available in North America, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, Europe, Southeast Asia and beyond.

In celebration of today’s launch, the game’s creators shared a beautiful new trailer featuring the first full quest from EGGLIA: Legend of the Redcap, introducing players to world and the game’s protagonist, Chabo. The quest, which serves as a tutorial, begins with Chabo hatching an egg to revive the land trapped within, then learning the basic mechanics such as the turn-based movement system, resource gathering and combat. We also meet some of the colorful inhabitants of Egglia and get a glimpse of the adventure to follow.

Trust Your Instincts as the World of Egglia is in Your Hands…

Players will explore the land of Egglia as a gentle boy elf, Chabo, who must navigate the world via a turn-based RPG system while hunting monsters for experience and gathering resources on a hexagonal grid, using a turn-based dice combat system. Players will uncover a series of mythical eggs that can be hatched to unlock different lands of the world of Egglia to explore and gather materials to grow their village – in doing so, players will evolve a variety of spirit companions that will assist in future battles.

In Chabo’s adventure through Egglia, a host of companions will be met throughout the journey and players will be able to build homes and grow a village for them. These homes can be upgraded and furnished with numerous fun decorations allowing players to customize and decorate as desired.

EGGLIA: Legend of the Redcap delivers a memorable experience set in a new yet familiar setting.  Players will find themselves instantly captivated with the beautiful world and amazing story that could only be told by the veteran team comprised of Shinichi Kameoka, Head Producer, Character Designer and President, CEO of Brownies Inc.; Michio Okamiya, Head of POWERCHORD STUDIO; and Yoko Shimomura, Composer.

For news and information, follow EGGLIA: Legend of the Redcap on their new English Twitter and Facebook pages at  twitter.com/egglia_en and facebook.com/EGGLIAEnglish.

EGGLIA: Legend of the Redcap, a collaboration between PowercHord Studio and Brownies Inc., is now available via the Apple Store and Google Play as a one-time purchase.  For more information about the game please visit: http://EGGLIA.jp/eng/.

About Brownies Inc.

Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tokyo’s creative Kichijoji neighborhood, Brownies Inc. creates software, merchandise and graphic designs that stay true to the values of Japanese craftsmanship. President and CEO Shinichi Kameoka leads the small company, which has created such games as Seventh Rebirth, Shooting Hero, Fantasy Life Link! and EGGLIA: Legend of the Redcap.

About DMM.com Ltd. / POWERCHORD STUDIO

Established in 1999, DMM.com Ltd. is one of Japan’s top electronic commerce companies, servicing over 40 industries including game development, online shopping, video on demand and more. POWERCHORD STUDIO is a subsidiary of DMM.com, a product development division dedicated to developing captivating content for Japanese and worldwide audiences. In 2013, they launched the hit game Kantai Collection, which has been played by over 2.2 million people. Additional successful launches include EGGLIA: Legend of the Redcap, Over Legend Endless Tower and Dandy Dungeon: Legend of Brave Yamada.

©DMM.com POWERCHORD STUDIO/BROWNIES

Divinity: Original Sin 2 to Have Split-screen and Controller Support

Jamie Laike Tsui
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Divinity: Original Sin 2 to Have Split-screen and Controller Support

Larian Studios‘ latest Kickstarter update revealed that the Divinity: Original Sin 2 will have console style controller support and split-screen support on launch. The often requested feature will mean two players can tackle co-op from the couch. Split-screen can be combined with another game running in split screen to support a total of four players in game, the same player limit as traditional multiplayer.

Additionally, the developers revealed some new features in the game. While important character can die in Divinity: Original Sin 2, death won’t stop them from providing some assistance to the player as they can be interacted with using Source based skills. The game will also boast a skill crafting system that lets players combine two different skill book to produce a brand new skill. The Rune Crafting system will allow players to upgrade their favourite pieces of armour and weapons. Finally, rag doll physics has been added to the game, which will make a crushing death blow all the more epic.

Divinity: Original Sin 2 is set to launch on Windows on September 14th. The first act of the game is currently available on Steam Early Access.

New Life is Feudal: MMO Trailer Chronicles Closed Beta #4

Jamie Laike Tsui
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New Life is Feudal: MMO Trailer Chronicles Closed Beta #4

The latest Life is Feudal: MMO trailer is a chronicle of the events of the recent closed beta test. Plenty of action happened in just two short weeks. Over 5000 characters died, 2000 homes razed, and 400 monuments desecrated. Some more mundane stats were also shared, like the 28 million tons of earth excavated and the 143 thousand trees cut down in the two week period. Carpenter and farmer tied as the most popular professions chosen by testers.

Life is Feudal: MMO scales up Bitbox’s open world survival game Life is Feudal to support over ten thousand players on a single world that is over 21 by 21 km in size. The game will feature a full scale guild system with support for siege warfare. Life is Feudal: MMO supports Windows PC.

https://youtu.be/i2GoZ7h41D0

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle’s Latest Trailer is a Mini Musical

Jamie Laike Tsui
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Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle’s Latest Trailer is a Mini Musical

Ubisoft released a brand new trailer today for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle that pays homage to musical theatre called “The Phantom of the Bwahpera.” Featuring a giant boss floating on a bubble with a gramophone, the trailer is a mix of cinematic battles and a few short clips of gameplay. The trailer is set to a musical number taunting Mario and the Rabbids with such gems like mocking Mario’s limited vocabulary and a reference to Princess Peach being in another castle.

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is a crossover of epic proportion for the Switch. After the Mushroom Kingdom is torn apart by a vortex, the Rabbids find themselves in the Mushroom Kingdom. Four Rabbids dressed up as Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Yoshi will join their actual counterpart in an adventure game with turn based combat and plenty of co-op challenges. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle comes out on August 29.

https://youtu.be/lY8r9eUYoBk

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel Launches on Windows PC Alongside Shiny New Trailer

Philip Federico
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel Launches on Windows PC Alongside Shiny New Trailer

Beginning of Critically Acclaimed ‘Trails’ Arc Primed and Polished for PC Gamers with Help from Peter “Durante” Thoman along with Over 5,000 Brand New Lines of Voiceover Dialogue

Torrance, Calif. — August 2, 2017 — XSEED Games, the independent-minded console publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced that The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel, the start of a new story arc in developer Nihon Falcom’s acclaimed series of role-playing games, is now available on Windows PC via Steam, GOG.com, and the Humble Store by Humble Bundle with a launch week discount of 10% off the regular price of $39.99, €39.99, and £29.99. To further celebrate the occasion, a variety of DLC packs to help players get a head-start containing bonus sepith, accessories, monster ingredients, healing items, and Zeram powders and capsules will be free for the first 2 weeks after launch. Originally released in North America to wide acclaim in 2015 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel makes its debut on Windows PC with visual enhancements and over 5,000 new lines of English voiceover dialogue (approximately a 50% increase).

“On behalf of our talented team at XSEED Games, I’m pleased to introduce another remarkable Nihon Falcom JRPG to PC gamers,” said Ken Berry, Executive Vice President at Marvelous USA. “Fans will be happy to know that we’re hard at work to bring more Japanese gems to PC, including Trails of Cold Steel II. In addition, it’s been a pleasure to work with an esteemed member of the PC community on this title to ensure a top quality experience.”

“When XSEED approached me about contributing to their in-progress The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel port, I was immediately excited about the prospect,” said Peter “Durante” Thoman. “The Trails in the Sky series features some of my favorite JRPGs on PC, so I looked forward to making this later game in the franchise the best it can be on PC.”

Popular PC community modder Peter “Durante” Thoman has helped optimize the game for its PC release, and fans can read what kind of technical hurdles he encountered in the third and final of his multiple guest blog posts detailing this game’s journey on XSEED’s blog at http://xseedgames.tumblr.com/.

About The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel builds on Nihon Falcom’s beloved Trails franchise, improving on the series’ formula while delivering an expertly told, standalone narrative that both series fans and newcomers alike will enjoy. Taking place on the same continent as fan-favorite Trails in the Sky, Trails of Cold Steel further explores Erebonia and gives players a chance to delve deep into the inner political conflicts of this oft-mentioned and powerful empire. Players take on the role of elite military students at a time of great turmoil, who enjoy school life as they bond with fellow students to earn new abilities in battle, and then utilize those abilities via tactical turn-based combat. In between skirmishes, players can upgrade their party members with the “ARCUS” system – a streamlined version of the classic “Orbment” magic system from previous titles – allowing for greater access to abilities and quicker customization.

Developed by Nihon Falcom and published on Windows PC worldwide by XSEED Games, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is now available on Windows PC with a launch week discount of 10% off the regular price of $39.99, €39.99, and £29.99, with bonus DLC items free for the first two weeks. The game is also available for PS3™ and “PSVita” systems in both digital and physical formats, and the digital “PSVita” system release is compatible with PlayStation®TV. This title has been rated “T for Teen” in North America on PS3 and “PSVita” by the ESRB. The Windows PC release has not been rated. For more information on The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel please visit the official website at www.trailsofcoldsteel.com/cs1/.

For more information on XSEED Games products, please visit www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook at www.facebook.com/XSEEDGames and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/XSEEDGames.

©Nihon Falcom Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Licensed to and published by XSEED Games / Marvelous USA, Inc.

 

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