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NEXT UP HERO ANNOUNCED FOR PS4, XBOX ONE, AND NINTENDO SWITCH

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NEXT UP HERO ANNOUNCED FOR PS4, XBOX ONE, AND NINTENDO SWITCH

AUSTIN, TX — JULY 7, 2017 – Aspyr Media and Digital Continue announced today that Next Up Hero is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, and Linux in early 2018.

Next Up Hero is an arcade action-adventure driven by Community Continue, in which players take turns fighting — and dying — in community game sessions, working to conquer impossibly hard monsters and bosses together, one hero at a time.

Choose from nine heroes with an assortment of weapons and abilities to suit your playstyle, from swords and rocket launchers to laser turrets, bongo drums, and boomerangs. When you die, you’ll leave behind an Echo of your hero on the battlefield. The next in the line of heroes will be able to resurrect your Echo as an AI battle companion. Take turns continuing friends’ games, fighting and dying until you have an entire army of Echoes by your side, and enough strength to finally defeat those jerk monsters. Everyone dies. Heroes continue.

Next Up Hero is the first original game from developer Digital Continue, founded by industry veteran Joe Tringali, the co-founder of 5TH Cell, creators of Scribblenauts, Lock’s Quest and Drawn to Life.

Next Up Hero is being developed with community feedback, beginning with an exclusive closed beta launch at RTX Austin today, and moving to Steam’s Early Access in the fall. Digital Continue will incorporate community ideas to improve characters, modes, weapons, attacks, and enemy types for the final game, launching in early 2018.

For more information, follow @AspyrMedia or visit http://www.digitalcontinue.com.

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About Aspyr Media

Aspyr Media, Inc. is an independent game developer, licensor and publisher based in Austin, Texas. Since 1996, we’ve extended blockbuster gaming franchises such as Star Wars®, Call of Duty®, Sid Meier’s Civilization®, The Sims™ and Borderlands® to new platforms worldwide. Today, Aspyr brings over 20 years of video game industry knowledge to independent developers as a publishing partner, helping to bring their unique visions to market.

About Digital Continue LLC

Founded in 2016 by Joseph M Tringali, Bobby Pavlock and Nitin Venugopal, Digital Continue is dedicated to bringing unique, original games to digital PC and consoles. Headquartered in Queens, NYC, Digital Continue is fully independent and is excited to be a part of New York City’s growing community of developers.

NETFLIX ORDERS SECOND SEASON OF THE ANIMATED SERIES CASTLEVANIA

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NETFLIX ORDERS SECOND SEASON OF THE ANIMATED SERIES CASTLEVANIA

FROM WOW! UNLIMITED MEDIA’S FREDERATOR STUDIOS

 

(Toronto/Vancouver, July 7, 2017) – Netflix has ordered a second season of Castlevania its new animated series based on the popular video game series. In addition, the network has increased the episode order from four in its first season to eight for the second season. The new Netflix original series Castlevania launches globally today and is the first proprietary production of Frederator Studios under the umbrella of parent company WOW! Unlimited Media (TSX-V WOW.A and WOW.B).

 

Inspired by the classic video game series from Japan’s Konami, Castlevania is an animated project written by best-selling author and comic book legend Warren Ellis. Castlevania is a dark medieval fantasy that follows the last surviving member of the disgraced Belmont clan, trying to save Eastern Europe from extinction at the hand of Vlad Dracula Tepes himself. The cast features the voice talents of Graham McTavish (The Hobbit, Outlander and Preacher) as Dracula, Richard Armitage (The Hobbit trilogy) as Trevor Belmont, James Callis (Battlestar Galactica) as Alucard, Emily Swallow (Supernatural) as Lisa, Matt Frewer (Orphan Black) as The Bishop, Tony Amendola (Annabelle) as The Elder and Alejandra Reynoso (G.I. Joe: Renegades) as Sypha Belnades.  

 

“Castlevania has been a world icon for 30 years. WOW! and Frederator are honored to have the privilege of bringing it to life as an entertainment series that will continue its story for years to come,” added Fred Seibert, Chief Creative Officer of WOW! Unlimited Media and CEO of Frederator Networks and Frederator Studios.

 

Castlevania is executive produced by Warren Ellis, Kevin Kolde, Adi Shankar and Fred Seibert. Production services are provided by Austin, Texas based Powerhouse Animation with Brad Graeber supervising producer, Jason Williams as producer, and Sam Deats as director.

 

About WOW Unlimited Media Inc.

WOW Unlimited Media Inc., formerly Rainmaker Entertainment Inc., is creating a leading next-generation kids and youth animation business by focusing on digital platforms and content. The company’s key assets include: the world’s #1 digital animation network (Frederator Networks), the world’s first Hispanic animation network (Átomo Network, a joint venture with Ánima Estudios), one of Canada’s largest, multi-faceted animation production studios (Rainmaker Entertainment), one of the most successful U.S.-based independent animation production company of the past 20 years (Frederator Studios) and multiple owned and operated VOD channels on digital platforms, including its latest launch of Cartoon Hangover Select on Ellation Media’s VRV platform. The company operates out of offices in Toronto, New York, Vancouver and Los Angeles, and is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V: WOW.A and WOW.B).

 

About Frederator Studios

Frederator Studios makes cartoons for television and the Internet. It was in founded in 1998 by serial media entrepreneur, and former Hanna-Barbera president, Fred Seibert, as a unique incubator for big animation ideas by producing original cartoons. More than 250 short films have resulted in 25 hit series for television and the Internet, including Butch Hartman’s The Fairly OddParents on Nickelodeon, Pendleton Ward’s Adventure Time on Cartoon Network and Bravest Warriors, as well as Natasha Allegri’s Bee and PuppyCat, on Frederator’s Cartoon Hangover Select Channel on VRV.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information set forth in this press release contains “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” under applicable securities laws. These statements relate to future events or future performance and are not guarantee of future success. In evaluating these statements, readers should specifically consider risks which may cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. Except as required by applicable securities laws, WOW Unlimited Media does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements contained herein.

Nex Machina Review

Jamie Laike Tsui
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Nex Machina Review

Nex Machina

Developer: Housemarque
Publisher: Housemarque
Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows (Reviewed)
Release Date: 20 June 2017
Price: $19.99 USD – Available Here

Video Review

Overview

Nex Machina is a twin stick shooter with cutting edge modern graphics. Set in a world where humans have been surpassed by artificial intelligence, robots have decided to overthrow the humans and take Earth for themselves. Players must now shoot down hundreds of robots and save the hapless humans to prevent praising their new robot overlords. Nex Machina features six worlds and over a hundred levels filled with secret paths and collectibles to discover.

Story

The premise of Nex Machina is as deep as the story gets. This is an old school arcade game that does not have time for silly things like plots. It only wants to know if you plan on continuing or not.

Gameplay

Nex Machina is a classic twin stick arcade shooter for the modern era. There are over a hundred short levels split across six worlds. Each level consists of a variety of enemies that will spawn in at a pre-set pattern with optional objectives like special enemies to kill and humans to rescue. Enemies vary from the standard cannon fodder to particularly nasty robots that fire a special laser at blistering speeds that cannot be dashed through. Each world is capped off with an awesome multi-phase boss fight that puts the player’s movement skills to the test.

The level design is excellent. The game gets progressively harder at a good pace and new mechanical challenges are introduced with some regularity. Trying to complete the optional objectives also gives the game a nice boost in difficulty, providing arcade veterans a much needed challenge. The sheer number of secret levels and collectibles available gives the game plenty of replayability.

Controls are pretty standard for twin stick shooters. Beyond the normal movement directions, players can also dash after a short cooldown, granting them a quick burst of speed and invincibility. This will allow them to pass through the straight pink lasers, but not the braided lasers. Players have their primary weapon that fires endlessly and is modified by a variety of battlefield boosts. A secondary weapon pickup that rotates between a variety of weapons can also be found scattered across some of the levels, giving players a chance to find something that suits their playstyle if they are patient enough to wait out their preferred weapon.

Arcade is the standard mode, offering four tiers of difficulty. Players start at the very first level and attempt to progress through all six worlds. The number of continues available to the player will vary based on the difficulty level. If players are looking to hone their skills on a single world, then the aptly named Single World mode is available. Multiplayer is also available as local couch co-op. To unlock customization options or battle it out for high scores, players can try the Online Arena mode where specific challenges are laid out. Completing them will reward players with coins that unlocks new skins and colours. As an added bonus, players can also view the replays of high score runs on the same platform. It’s a great opportunity to bone up on some new tactics.  While Arcade mode is the bread and butter of Nex Machina, Online Arena is a interesting new way to add some extra replayability to the game.

Nex Machina is nearly perfect and would probably have earned a score reflecting that if I was grading the game on the console. Unfortunately, the game’s PC version is a little clunky. The mouse and keyboard controls are just awful. Movement with the keyboard works well enough, but the mouse is terrible. In my testing, the gunfire has a weird habit of randomly hopping to the other side of my character instead of following the direction of the mouse. I am also pretty sure that the mouse controls only fire in eight possible directions while the thumbstick can fire at any degree in a circle. Binding keyboard and mouse keys work well enough, but switching from mouse and keyboard to controller is unintuitive and the instructions are vague. Most games will automatically detect when an Xbox controller is plugged into Windows and switch over. Nex Machina on the other hand needs players to manually switch the controls over, and it does not make it very clear that the player needs to hit tab to cycle the input type. I had to wade into the Steam forums to find that out from the developers, who admitted it wasn’t the cleanest of implementations.

If PC players can get their hands on a controller for Nex Machina, they will be treated to the same fantastic experience their console brethren are getting. The controller performs incredibly well. Everything is extremely responsive and the four button layouts are mapped to keep everything close at hand. I like the fact the shoulder and trigger buttons are automatically mapped to the same key.

Visuals

If Geometry Wars was all about presenting the twin stick shooter in the most minimalistic way possible, then Nex Machina is the antithesis of that mentality. The game is all about pushing the boundaries with cutting edge graphics and plenty of objects bouncing around the screen. The art style is a modern take on the retro alien robot design. Nex Machina is visually chaotic when the action gets going, but there is a beauty in the madness. The animations are fantastic, and the transition animations between levels are a special touch. Everything that is mechanically important is visually distinct, making it easy for players with sharp eyes to pick up on vital cues quickly.

On the technical side, Nex Machina has a minimum system specs that is worthy of its impressive graphics. Don’t let the twin stick shooter thing fool you, rendering all those flying objects on screen demands a lot of horse power. Surprisingly, the graphic customization options are a little on the thin side.

Audio

Nex Machina delivers a solid audio experience. The sound effects are excellent. The soundtrack is fantastic. It is filled with pulse raising dance and techno music that pairs beautifully with the games fast paced action. The bass and the gunfire seem to meld together seamlessly, creating an amazing rhythm for the game.

Overall

Nex Machina is a fantastic twin stick shooter. It features an excellent visual presentation and an amazing electronic soundtrack. The gameplay is tight and incredibly fun. There is plenty of replay value between the Online Arena mode and the mass of secrets to discover. It’s just a shame that the keyboard and mouse implementation is so awkward. If you are going to play Nex Machina on the PC, do yourself a favour and play it the way it was meant to be enjoyed: with a controller.

“Puzzles are made for solving!” LAYTON’S MYSTERY JOURNEY™: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy Available on Mobile Devices Worldwide on July 20

Philip Federico
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“Puzzles are made for solving!” LAYTON’S MYSTERY JOURNEY™: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy Available on Mobile Devices Worldwide on July 20

Celebrate the Layton Series’ 10th Anniversary and Pre-Register on Google Play Today to be Among the First to Play this New Adventure

Los Angeles, USA (July 6, 2017) – Global entertainment company LEVEL-5 abby Inc. announced LAYTON’S MYSTERY JOURNEY: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy will be released to the App Store for iPhone and iPad and to Google Play for Android devices on July 20 for $15.99 and on Nintendo 3DS family of systems this Autumn. Celebrating the Layton Series’ 10th Anniversary, LAYTON’S MYSTERY JOURNEY is an extraordinary puzzle adventure game that follows detective Katrielle Layton, Professor Layton’s daughter, on a journey through London to solve mysterious happenings from missing cats to murder cases. Fans can pre-register on Google Play and to be notified when the first installment in the popular Layton Series™ is available to purchase and download.

“LAYTON’S MYSTERY JOURNEY delivers wonderful stories, colorful characters and challenging puzzles in the most accessible game in the PROFESSOR LAYTON series yet,” said Yukari Hayakawa, Chief Operation Officer at LEVEL-5 abby Inc. “We’ve built Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy from the ground up for mobile devices and are looking forward to giving puzzle fans around the world the chance to experience the highly entertaining and deep puzzle adventure experience.”

In the latest installment in the LAYTON SERIES, Katrielle, assisted by Sherl, the talking dog, embark on a series of mysterious adventures through London encountering a charming cast of characters along the way. Featuring the largest collection of challenging puzzles in the franchise to date, players will also be able to change Katrielle’s outfits, customize the Layton Detective Agency and take part in mini-games as they advance in the story.  Follow Katrielle on her trusty bicycle, solving case after unlikely case, until she unwittingly uncovers the Millionaires’ Conspiracy.

As a way to commemorate the launch of this new title, LEVEL-5 recently teamed up with the makers of the original “Real Escape Game,” Scrap Entertainment Inc., to launch “LAYTON’S MYSTERY JOURNEY: REAL WORLD PUZZLE SOLVING.” From June 20 through September 21, fans of the LAYTON SERIES can participate in finding and solving 50 puzzles that will appear in the real world at famous locations throughout 10 countries and through the online portal at https://layton.world/. Fans can enjoy puzzle solving before the actual game launch by teaming up and communicating with all other players using the TRANSLAYTON system. The more puzzles players solve, the more rewards and bonuses they can collect which will be useful in the game itself.

LAYTON’S MYSTERY JOURNEY: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy will be available on Nintendo 3DS for the North America and Europe this fall. For more information on LAYTON’S MYSTERY JOURNEY: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy, please visit http://www.laytonseries.com/ and follow us on http://facebook.com/laytonseries, http://twitter.com/laytonseries, and http://instagram.com/laytonseries.

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About LEVEL-5 Inc.

LEVEL-5 Inc. plans, creates, and markets video game software and produces mega-hit IPs targeting kids around the world. The company specializes in cross-media strategies and oversees corresponding counterparts (anime, toys, manga, etc.) for its titles. The company’s flagship PROFESSOR LAYTON™ series has shipped over 15.5 million units worldwide, The Ni no Kuni™ series, featuring animations created the Academy Award-winning Studio Ghibli, has sold over 1.5 million titles worldwide and received numerous prominent game awards. LEVEL-5’s cross-media titles include INAZUMA ELEVEN™, Little Battlers eXperience, and most recently YO-KAI WATCH™, which has sold over 13 million copies of its games worldwide. While maintaining its foundation as a game company, LEVEL-5 Inc. continues to actively explore collaborations with other media as it strives to flourish as a world-class entertainment brand. To learn more, please visit http://www.level5.co.jp/abby

WORLDS COLLIDE AND CHAOS ENSUES AS BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA INC. RELEASES ACCEL WORLD VS. SWORD ART ONLINE

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WORLDS COLLIDE AND CHAOS ENSUES AS BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA INC. RELEASES ACCEL WORLD VS. SWORD ART ONLINE

Build A Dream Team with Your Favorite Characters from ACCEL WORLD and Sword Art Online to Bring Peace to Worlds in Turmoil

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (July 7, 2017) – BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., the premier publisher of anime video games today announced that it has launched ACCEL WORLD VS. SWORD ART ONLINE in the Americas, digitally for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PlayStation® Vita handheld entertainment system.

The virtual and accelerated worlds have collided! Sword Art Online’s Svart Alfheim and the Accelerated World have begun to merge, and in the midst of the chaos, Yui has gone missing. Join Kirito and over 30 playable characters, as they challenge the Seven Kings of Pure Color from the Accelerated World to gain access to Yui’s location. Players from both groups come together in a war of the worlds where the strongest Burst Linkers and ALO Players are on a mission to save Yui from the hands of Persona Vabel, a mysterious figure who lives a thousand years in the future.

ACCEL WORLD VS. SWORD ART ONLINE is a dream anime crossover bringing together characters from two of Reki Kawahara’s celebrated franchises — ACCEL WORLD and SWORD ART ONLINE. The game features a large roster of characters from the anime and light novel series enabling fans to build out a three-person dream team with their favorite characters and utilize their special abilities in battle from both ACCEL WORLD and SWORD ART ONLINE. By mixing and matching characters from both worlds, players will be able to create an unstoppable team as they embark on an epic action role-playing game adventure. Players will also be able to team-up with three other friends to battle rivals in fierce online multiplayer modes. Additionally, through the use of a new Switch System built in to ACCEL WORLD VS. SWORD ART ONLINE, players can enjoy fast-paced battles while switching to different characters, enabling them to chain together long combos with no stop to the action on screen.

“The ACCEL WORLD and SWORD ART ONLINE series are known to the world for its incredible action and intriguing storylines that have entertained countless fans,” said Eric Hartness, Vice President of Marketing at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “We’re excited to bring these two popular anime series together in ACCEL WORLD VS. SWORD ART ONLINE, creating a truly unique action RPG experience for fans to enjoy this summer.”

ACCEL WORLD VS. SWORD ART ONLINE is rated “T” for “TEEN” by the ESRB and is available now for purchase digitally via the PlayStation®Network at a MSRP of $59.99 for PlayStation 4 and $39.99 for PlayStation Vita. The Launch Edition of ACCEL WORLD VS. SWORD ART ONLINE is also available now. Fans who purchase the game before August 8th will receive the ACCEL WORLD VS. SWORD ART ONLINE Launch Edition that includes two exclusive DLC packs – the Ordinal Scale Pack and the SAO Origins Pack, which enables access to playable characters, Yuna and Sachi, and additional costumes. For more information regarding BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.’s other products please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.com, or join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS, or join the conversation at on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z®, and ONE PIECE®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com, www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS or https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

NEW PUBLISHING RANGE EXPANDS THE UNIVERSE OF ASSASSIN’S CREED® ORIGINS

Philip Federico
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NEW PUBLISHING RANGE EXPANDS THE UNIVERSE OF ASSASSIN’S CREED® ORIGINS 

Ubisoft® has announced the publishing lineup for Assassin’s Creed® Origins, including a novel, a comic miniseries, an art book and an official guide, all of which will be published worldwide starting this fall. These pieces will allow fans to step further into the world of Assassin’s Creed® Origins and deepen their knowledge of the game and lore.

Ubisoft’s broadening publishing collection aspires to provide fans with a wide variety of exclusive insights into our many worlds. The vast universe of Assassin’s Creed® Origins will be expanded beyond the game to explore: Bayek’s youth, the first years of the Assassins Order, the artwork behind the beautiful and mysterious landscapes of Ancient Egypt, and an official guide for hardcore players.

Assassin’s Creed® Origins Desert Oath, a novel published by Ubisoft & Penguin Books and written by Oliver Bowden in collaboration with the development team, is a prequel happening before the story of the game. It portrays a young Bayek following his father’s footsteps, leaving the peace of his hometown, Siwa, in search of answers. Follow Bayek through a journey that will take him along the Nile and across a country in turmoil as he faces the dangers and mysteries of the Medjay’s path.

A miniseries of four official Assassin’s Creed® Origins Comics written by Anne Toole and published by Titan Comics will explore the first years of the Assassins’ Order, crossing over to new territories and introducing new characters as well as notable historical figures.

The Art of Assassin’s Creed® Origins, an art book published by Titan Books, will transport readers back into Ancient Egypt, one of the most mysterious places in history. Readers will explore the world of Assassin’s Creed® Origins as they discover its secrets and forgotten myths and learn more about the characters, enemies, weapons and majestic landscapes of the game through a vast collection of art, including: concept sketches, city plans, character studies, and fully rendered paintings along with comments and notes from the artists and developers.

The Complete Official Guide, a guidebook published by PRIMA Games, is an indispensable tool for dedicated players. The guide contains a general weapons and equipment guide and a 100% completion walkthrough along with detailed maps flagged with all locations, collectibles and targets. Owners of the Complete Official Guide will also have exclusive access to a mobile-friendly e-guide version optimized for a second-screen experience.

Assassin’s Creed Origins will be released worldwide on October 27, 2017 for the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One, Xbox One S and Xbox One X when it launches on November 7, PlayStation®4 Pro computer entertainment system, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.

For more information on Assassin’s Creed®, please visit: assassinscreed.com
For the latest news on Assassin’s Creed® Origins and all of Ubisoft’s games, visit the UbiBlog: http://www.ubiblog.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.

© 2013-2017 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Assassin’s Creed, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

Step inside Monster Hunter: World in the brand new gameplay video!

Philip Federico
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Step inside Monster Hunter: World in the brand new gameplay video!

Capcom have just released a brand new gameplay video for Monster Hunter: World. The video takes a deeper look at how one of the upcoming title’s quests unfolds as players set off on their journey to defeat the giant new monster, Anjanath, in the lush and leafy paradise of the Ancient Forest. Step into the gameplay adventure here now!

Monster Hunter: World sees players take on the role of a hunter that completes various quests to hunt and slay monsters within a lively living and breathing eco-system full of predators…and prey. In the video you can see some of the creatures you can expect to come across within the New World, the newly discovered continent where Monster Hunter: World is set, including the Great Jagras which has the ability to swallow its prey whole and one of the Monster Hunter series favourites, Rathalos.

Players are able to utilise survival tools such as the slinger and Scoutfly to aid them in their hunt. By using these skills to their advantage hunters can lure monsters into traps and even pit them against each other in an epic fierce battle. Can our hunter successfully survive the fight and slay the Anjanath? He’ll need to select his weapon choice carefully from 14 different weapon classes and think strategically about how to take the giant foe down. Don’t forget to pack the camouflaging ghillie suit!

The brand new gameplay video is available to download now from www.capcomeuro-press.com or check it out on our official Monster Hunter YouTube channel.

Monster Hunter: World comes to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in Early 2018. A PC release will follow at a later date. If you’re coming to GamesCom then come and see us to experience the hunt for the first time yourselves!

About Capcom

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games including ground-breaking franchises Resident Evil®, Street Fighter®, Monster Hunter™, Ace Attorney®, Mega Man® and Devil May Cry®. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Germany, Tokyo, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Korea, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com or www.capcom-unity.com.

Capcom, the Capcom logo, Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter and Resident Evil are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd., in the U.S. or other countries. Street Fighter is a registered trademark of Capcom U.S.A., Inc. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Xbox One is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

Gundam Versus Game Modes and release date revealed!

Philip Federico
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GAME MODE INTRODUCTION RELEASE DATE: 29TH SEPTEMBER 2017

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment reveals today the game modes that will be part of GUNDAM VERSUS and the official Release Date on 29th September 2017 PlayStation®4 in Australia and New Zealand.

The new instalment for the series will provide both solo and multiplayer modes with tutorial and free mode that will help the player to master the art of fighting.

Solo play: enjoy and practice the battle
Free battle: fight against the CPU, setup your mobile suit, team information stage, BGM and much more.
Trial Battle: Challenge up to 10 mission, face gigantic bosses in original story scenarios
Ultimate battle: Fight for survival against waves of CPU opponent – available in multiplayer mode as well.
Multiplayer: Invite your friends to join the battle
Casual match1VS1/2VS2 or 3VS: Increase the number of opponents/allies and fight against/with them
Ultimate BattleExtra Battle: trigger this mode destroying a specific amount of units and join up to 6 players Online
Player match Custom Rooms: create your set of rules and customize your online experience
Ranked Match:worldwide matching fight against player with the same rank as yours

GUNDAM VERSUS is currently rated PEGI 12 [PROVISIONAL]. The game will be released on 29th September 2017 for the PlayStation®4 system

To learn more about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe’s other products go to: http://www.bandainamcoent.com or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU or join the conversation at https://twitter.com/BandaiNamcoEU.

About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S. part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc. is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content for platforms including all major video game consoles, PC and mobile.  The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TEKKEN™, SOULCALIBUR™, DARK SOULS™, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball, GALAGA™, RIDGE RACER™ and ACE COMBAT™. For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu

WWE 2K18 FEATURES REVEALED

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WWE 2K18 FEATURES REVEALED

It’s finally time for us to start sharing our plans for WWE 2K18 with everyone! Similar to recent years, we won’t be providing full details today, but we are ready to share some insight into several of the exciting new features and improvements we are making for WWE 2K18.

As our development progresses this summer and into the fall, there will be more to share as we approach the game’s release in October. In addition, our team is excited to announce the 2KDev Spotlight Series, starting next Thursday, July 13 on wwe.2k.com, that will provide ongoing information updates and a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making a WWE 2K game.

Be Like No One

The WWE 2K franchise has enabled users to “Be Like No One” through its amazing Creation Suite for a long time, and this year is no different. The Creation Suite gets even deeper with improvements to Create-a-Superstar, Create-an-Arena and Create-a-Video. The Highlight Replay System now enables users to save game replays to make into future videos and adds a free-roaming camera for further creative and editing control. In addition, we are also bringing creativity to matches with a new Create-a-Match feature. This addition lets players create a custom set of rules for a match, save them and use them in either Play Now or WWE Universe.

WWE 2K18 also delivers a new MyPLAYER experience that introduces fighting styles and a brand new upgrade and progression system. Players can choose from eight fighting styles to help define their MyPLAYER experience. Each fighting style comes with its strengths and weaknesses, so the choice of style matters. No one style can be a master of all! Are you going to be a High Flyer, a Brawler or maybe a Technician? The choice is yours.

With a compelling new MyPLAYER system, we also wanted something unique and different for your MyPLAYER to do in WWE 2K18. Thus, a brand new MyCAREER experience awaits, incorporating a new story and a free-roaming backstage area that allow your MyPLAYER to interact with other WWE Superstars and help direct the narrative. Did you take offense to someone? Are you going to go it alone?  Are you going to align with the General Managers or are you going to let your in-ring prowess speak for itself? The new MyPLAYER experience provides many choices in for how players experience their unfolding stories.

Finally, WWE 2K18 is delivering an all-new Road to Glory Mode that lets players compete against others, using their MyPLAYER characters, in a quest to qualify for WWE pay-per-view events. There is a lot more to share about the new Road to Glory Mode in the coming months, but we are really excited to see everyone bring their MyPLAYER creations to this new level of competition.

Realism

WWE 2K18 will be the most realistic WWE game to date in the franchise. This year, we developed an entirely new graphics engine that delivers spectacular new lighting, more realistic skin and new camera effects. The WWE Superstars, crowds and arenas have never looked better. Since words don’t do visuals justice, we are excited to show you how amazing WWE 2K18 looks in the near future.

Along with the great visuals, WWE 2K18 introduces a new commentary team. With the trio of Michael Cole, Byron Saxton and Corey Graves at the commentary table, a WWE 2K game has never sounded better. We also greatly improved crowd sounds, including the addition of authentic crowd chants, to bring the entire WWE experience to life. In short, WWE 2K18 has never been closer to what our fans see every week on WWE television and at live events.

Most Comprehensive WWE Game to Date

WWE 2K18 continues improving and refining the simulation gameplay experience that sits at the core of the franchise. For WWE 2K18, we are bringing new mayhem and carnage in the form of eight-person matches, including Ladder matches, the Royal Rumble, Eight-Person Tags and even a Battle Royal. Players can now experience the chaos of eight WWE Superstars all vying for the same goal!

Speaking of Royal Rumble matches, we also revamped these by implementing new elimination mechanics, a quick elimination system, new match-specific finishers and new elimination sequences. With eight WWE Superstars in the ring, combined with the new mechanics, the Royal Rumble is better than ever.

WWE 2K18 also sees the addition of a new carry system, which we’ll share more details on in the future, as well as thousands of new animations. These are just a few of the changes we made with the gameplay for WWE 2K18 as we develop the most complete WWE simulation experience.

WWE Universe Mode sees changes in WWE 2K18, including a new story system that provides more flexibility in how stories play out. The interactions between WWE Superstars build up to rivalries and determine what stories will unfold. The new story system also supports very diverse pay-per-view calendars, meaning it manages WWE’s current pay-per-view schedule alongside player-created custom pay-per-view calendars. In addition, there are new story cut scenes, new Power Rankings and even a new Superstar goal feature to be announced in the future.

For WWE 2K18, we are working hard to improve the online experience in several ways. For example, we are reworking the search system for Community Creations to ensure everyone is able to find the best amazing content created and made available by the community. Additional improvements will be announced later this year.

All of these feature additions and improvements are only made better by the largest roster in WWE gaming history. We are excited to share the roster for this year’s game soon, but for now, our recent announcement of WWE Hall of Famer and current Raw General Manager, Kurt Angle, as the game’s pre-order bonus is a sign of the good things to come with the roster.

WWE 2K18 is shaping up to deliver a complete and visually impressive WWE experience that we know everyone will enjoy. Stay tuned for more information in the near future, and be sure to check out the new WWE 2KDev Spotlight Series starting next Thursday, July 13, on wwe.2k.com.

– Mark Little, Executive Producer, Visual Concepts

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CALL OF DUTY: INFINITE WARFARE ABSOLUTION DLC AVAILABLE NOW, FIRST ON PLAYSTATION®4

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CALL OF DUTY: INFINITE WARFARE ABSOLUTION DLC AVAILABLE NOW, FIRST ON PLAYSTATION®4

Absolution Features Content for All Types of Players, Including Four New Multiplayer Maps that Reward a Variety of Different Call of Duty Play Styles

New Zombies Co-Op Experience “Attack of the Radioactive Thing!” Takes Players to the 1950s, Stars Cassandra Peterson Reprising Her Iconic Role of Elvira, Mistress of the Dark

July 7, 2017 – Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Absolution, the third DLC Map Pack for 2016’s No. 1 top-selling console video game in the United States (excluding hardware bundle sales), is available now on the PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®4 interactive entertainment system. Published by Activision and developed by Infinity Ward, Absolution features four new, diverse multiplayer maps that are designed to showcase the diverse play styles experienced within the game. The DLC pack also includes “Attack of the Radioactive Thing!” with actress Cassandra Peterson starring as Elvira in a 1950s Creature Feature zombies experience.

“No matter your play style, whether you’re a sniper from long range or love close-quarters combat, our team has designed the new maps in Absolution to be fun for all players,” said Dave Stohl, Studio Head of Infinity Ward. “And with Attack of the Radioactive Thing!, the twisted zombies storyline heads into another crazy setting now in the 1950s, straight from the classic horror movies of the era. It’s a beachside town completely demolished by a new type of enemy we hope our fans will love, along with waves of the undead and all-new weapons and traps to engage with.”

Attack of the Radioactive Thing!, the next action-packed chapter of the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare zombies story, once again features the return of Willard Wyler, the merciless movie director villain portrayed with voice and likeness by Paul Reubens (Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, Gotham). Wyler has trapped the four protagonists inside an all-new horror film in the style of the classic, Creature Feature movies from the 1950s. Players will fight against a new array of zombie enemies across a ravaged beach town where a government science experiment has transformed the residents into flesh-devouring zombies and introduced a new biological menace into the city. Additionally, horror movie icon Elvira, played with voice and likeness by Cassandra Peterson (Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, Elvira’s Movie Macabre), will help players survive and give them gameplay tips and side quests with her unique Elvira style. New weapons, traps and more, will augment the hallmark Call of Duty zombies action fans know and love, with Seth Green (Robot Chicken, Austin Powers) as “the Scientist;” Ike Barinholtz (Neighbors, Suicide Squad) as “the Rebel;” Jay Pharoah (White Famous, Saturday Night Live) as “the Soldier;” and Sasheer Zamata (Saturday Night Live, Pizza Mind) as “the School Girl,” all making a return from the ongoing story in this all-new experience.

In addition to Attack of the Radioactive Thing!, Absolution will also include four new multiplayer maps:

  • Bermuda – A shantytown created around the remnants of a crashed ship, Bermuda allows players to duck, dive, and wall ride from the fish market to the lighthouse in this small to medium sized map that’s been water-wasted and sandblasted.
  • Permafrost – Set within the chill of a frozen city skyline, Permafrost lets players stick to the ground and pick their plan of attack in one of three main lanes. They will traverse the map, moving from street side to train station, and hobo village to wrecked theatre house in this small, tight-quarters map.
  • Fore – In Fore, the only thing miniature about this large map is the golf courses players will be fighting in. Fore features great visual variety as players swing around the sights and sounds of areas that brandish magical forests, giant creamsicles, and elevated castle walls.
  • Ember – Located near an old town castle, Ember is a remake of the Modern Warfare® 3 classic map Resistance, featuring old world aesthetics retrofitted with modern technology. The surroundings include lava, gallows and a torture room, where players will want to stick close to their teammates.

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Absolution DLC Map Pack is available for a great value via the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Season Pass, which can be purchased on its own or obtained as part of the Legacy Pro or Digital Deluxe editions of the game. Season Pass gives discounted access to all four Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare DLC Map Packs released during 2017 (discount based on a Season Pass suggested retail price of AUD$64.95/NZD$69.95, and four individual DLC Map Packs at a suggested retail price of AUD$19.95/NZD$22.95 each). Upon purchase, Season Pass owners also receive three new base weapons, as well as 10 Rare Supply Drops and 1,000 bonus Salvage Credits to craft new prototype weapons.

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare is published by Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. [NASDAQ: ATVI], and developed by Infinity Ward. Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Absolution releases today, first for the PlayStation 4 interactive entertainment system, with other platforms to follow. The game is rated MA15+ for Mature (Blood, Intense Language, Strong Violence).

For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com. Fans can also follow @CallofDuty on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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