MAXIMUM GAMES ANNOUNCES DEAD ALLIANCE MULTIPLAYER OPEN BETA, JULY 27-31 ON PLAYSTATION®4, XBOX ONE AND WINDOWS PC

Developers Psyop Games and IllFonic Break Down How to Seize the Dead in New E3 Trailer

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – June 19, 2017 – Leading video game publisher Maximum Games has revealed it will host a free multiplayer open beta for the upcoming team-based shooter Dead Alliance on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC from July 27-31. Players will face off against opponents and turn zombies into man-eating allies across three multiplayer maps and an assortment of game modes.

Maximum Games has also released a new trailer for Dead Alliance out of E3 featuring developers from Psyop Games and IllFonic. This in-depth video dives into the FPS’s post-apocalyptic setting, in which teams of players from warring military factions battle for survival and control of humanity’s last resources after a zombie plague ravages the world. Dead Alliance encourages players to rethink the way they play competitive shooters; zombies are more than just the enemy – they are weapons that can be used tactically against your opponents with the help of zombie-controlling zMods. In the hands of savvy players, zombies can be manipulated to swarm or flank foes, block paths, flush out campers, create walls of dead flesh to obscure enemy vision, and more.

The game features a variety of single-player and 4v4 multiplayer modes, including Team Deathmatch, Free for All, King of the Hill, Capture and Hold, and Solo Survival mode. There’s also Attrition mode, a fun spin on the traditional MOBA where players fight through lanes of enemies in a zombie jungle to capture the opposing team’s base.

Dead Alliance is expected to officially launch on the PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One and Windows PC on Aug. 29. The Day One Edition of the game, available to preorder now at major retailers, contains three bonus early-access loadouts featuring unique multiplayer weapons and perks. Digital preorders for all platforms will be available soon.

For the latest updates as open beta nears, visit www.DeadAlliance.com, and follow the game on Facebook and @DeadAllianceMG on Twitter.

About Maximum Games

Maximum Games ranks as a top 15 global video game publisher of interactive digital entertainment spanning all genres and supporting multi-platforms. The company’s mission is to provide a proven and strong hands-on approach to publishing, marketing and distribution. Established in 2009, the company is led by female entrepreneur Christina Seelye, a seasoned executive of digital consumer products and channel marketing. Under Seelye’s leadership, the company has been recognized with numerous awards such as “Fastest Growing Tech Company” by American Business Awards, and has made the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies for the past two years. Maximum Games has offices in both the US and UK, and continues to expand its scope of global publishing and distribution via direct reach and strategic partnerships. For more information on Maximum Games, visit the company’s website at www.MaximumGames.com.

About IllFonic

IllFonic is an independent video game studio committed to delivering AAA games digitally to consoles and PC at an affordable price. IllFonic utilizes many avenues in pop culture to cross-brand its products in film, television, sports, music and clothing. With a studio in downtown Denver, Colorado, IllFonic has built a team of artists, developers, producers and musicians that believe providing fun gameplay means conveying the highest level of visual awe, an immersive environment and a sick soundtrack. www.illfonic.com

About Psyop Games

Psyop Games is a new independent game development studio launched by media and arts pioneers Psyop. Based in Los Angeles, Psyop Games is led by industry veterans hell-bent on making incredible gaming experiences for a core audience. www.psyop.com/games

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III: Annihilation Update arrives with new modes, free content on June 21^st

Dawn of War III players will soon be challenged to wipe their foes clean off the map as the game’s Annihilation Mode arrives in Australia on June 21^st. The new mode will offer a classic take on RTS multiplayer, bolstered with the arrival of buildable turrets, a new map, and free skin pack.

New Modes – Annihilation

Annihilation is great for those looking for a classic multiplayer feel, but is also a perfect playground for squaring off against the AI. The game isn’t over until one team has lost all of their core structures, giving you lots of chances to rebuild for the comeback.

Annihilation with Defences will give you a head start in base protection. Faction-specific turrets will defend your base from predetermined locations, buying you time to build up your army. In Annihilation Classic, you don’t start with turrets but you can still build them if you’ve taken one of the new doctrines.

New Doctrines – Buildable Turrets

Speaking of turrets, three new doctrines – one per faction – will be added and unlocked for all players. Pick this as one of your three doctrines before a match, and you can build defensive turrets wherever you need coverage. Better yet, these doctrines will be available across all multiplayer modes and maps, not just Annihilation.

New Skins – Engines of Annihilation

House Raven – Imperial Knight Paladin: Close allies of the Techpriests of Mars, the Imperial Knights of House Raven stand against the enemies of Man, bringing devastation to challengers. Exalted – Ranged Wraithknight: Shining in specially designed wraithbone, the Exalted Wraithknight is a glorious agent of the Craftworld. Deathskulls – Gorkanaut: Deathskulls are the premier looters and scavengers among the Orks. This Gorkanaut is the ultimate junkyard manifestation of their love for destruction.

New Map – Mortis Vale

All existing multiplayer maps have been retrofitted to play host to Annihilation showdowns, but we’re also releasing Mortis Vale – a fresh battleground designed to shine in this new mode. Its gothic atmosphere sets the tone for war, and its open design allows for strategic assaults. Mortis Vale will be available for both 2v2 and 3v3 matches across all modes.

To learn more about Dawn of War III, and to keep up with future updates, be sure to head to DawnOfWar.com, and follow Dawn of War on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

START YOUR WINTER WITH FUTURISTIC FIGHTING ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, AND WITH ANYONE IN ARMS, OUT NOW FOR NINTENDO SWITCH

Up to four friends can play with a colourful range of unique combatants, and face off against each other both locally and online

19^th June, 2017 – Start off the winter with ARMS, Nintendo’s unique new fighting game that’s available now on Nintendo Switch. In the futuristic world of ARMS, certain people have the ability to extend their limbs, leading to fun and frantic battles as combatants aim to become the best fighters around and be crowned the champion of the ARMS League. Whether the Nintendo Switch is used in handheld mode, tabletop mode, or in TV mode, up to four players can challenge each other using a range of unique and colourful combatants in both local and online play*.

Since being revealed back in January, this fast-paced game starring fighters with extendable Arms has gained a strong following, with fans worldwide already debating their favourite characters and actively participating in the recent Global Testpunch demos to get a taste of what the game has to offer. ARMS has also received acclaim with critics, joining a strong line-up of Nintendo Switch titles heading into the winter, including Snipperclips – Cut it out, together!,  The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe:

Playable with the Joy-Con available for Nintendo Switch, including the new Neon Yellow Joy-Con set available separately in stores from today, as well as the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller**, ARMS is easy to pick up and play with intuitive and engaging controls, while full of depth for more dedicated fighters to delve into. Before each battle, players can choose between one of ten fighters, all of whom have big personalities, bigger arms, and a range of unique special abilities to help fulfil their goal of becoming the Grand Prix champion.

By using the motion controls of the Joy-Con, players can throw a punch with a flick forward, move around the stage by tilting the controllers in the desired direction, or even execute powerful throws by moving both hands forward at the same time. For more tactical play, fighters can select two different Arms, each of which come with their own specialities and strategies to master.

In addition to one-on-one fighting matches that can be played either locally or online***, ARMS has multiple modes that allow up to four friends to play against each other anytime, anywhere. In Team Fight mode, two players are tethered together, and must team up to battle another team of two fighters. Meanwhile, V-Ball requires players to knock an explosive ball into the opponent’s court in a mode reminiscent of volleyball, and Hoops challenges opponents with shooting each other into a basketball net, or even dunk them for extra satisfaction. Several more modes are also available, and many of them can be played online.

ARMS will also receive continuous support after launch, allowing players to receive more fighters, stages, and unique Arms at no additional cost.

Start your winter with futuristic fighting anytime, anywhere, and with anyone in ARMS, out now for Nintendo Switch.

Additional Links:

Nintendo Australia website: http://www.nintendo.com.au/
Nintendo Australia Twitter: https://twitter.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo Australia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo AU on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/nintendoau

Valkyria Chronicles tanks now available across all World of Tanks platforms

June 19, 2017 — Premium Valkyria Chronicles’ tanks Edelweiss and Nameless are now available on World of Tanks PC and a week away from coming on to World of Tanks console, on June 23.

Following a successful collaboration with SEGA last year, tank commanders can now experience the Valkyrie Chronicles tanks across all three platforms, with a special crew and voice pack created specifically for World of Tanks PC and World of Tanks console. For World of Tanks Blitz players, there will a brand new Lupus tank.

Wargaming APAC General Manager, Jungwon Hahn, says to celebrate the partnership, a Valkyria tournament was held across Asia-Pacific.

“We saw 640 players from across the region battling it out, with ‘GFTW is Relaxing’ from Taiwan taking out the top prize of the Valkyria Tank – EdelWeiss.

“The 5 v 5 tournament saw players competing across two match days and win prizes from 100 – 1000 gold, alongside the coveted grand prize of EdelWeiss,” said Jungwon.

For more information on the Valkyria Chronicles tanks, visit:

www.wotvalkyria.asia

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About World of Tanks

World of Tanks is a team-based massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to armored warfare of the mid-20th century. Throw yourself into the epic tank battles of World War II with other steel cowboys all over the world. Your arsenal includes over 500 armored vehicles from the United States, Germany, the Soviet Union, France, Great Britain, Japan, China, Sweden and Czechoslovakia carefully detailed with historical accuracy.

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher and one of the leaders in the free-to-play MMO market. Founded as a privately held company in 1998, Wargaming has shipped over 15 titles. Currently, Wargaming is focused on its team-based MMO war series dedicated to the mid-20th century warfare that includes the armored World of Tanks, the flight combat World of Warplanes, and the naval World of Warships. The three intertwined titles form a common gaming universe integrated within the portal www.wargaming.net.

As part of its multiplatform line-up, the company has introduced World of Tanks on Xbox and World of Tanks Blitz on mobile platforms, Windows 10 PCs and Mac OS X. Launched in 2014 and 2015, World of Tanks on Xbox introduced epic tank-on-tank battles to console gamers and offers the first cross-platform gaming experience between Xbox 360 and Xbox One. In 2016, Wargaming released World of Tanks for PlayStation®4, continuing its console campaign.

Official website:

• http://www.wargaming.com

The Mummy Dark Universe Stories Available to Download Beginning Today

Universal Brand Development and Night School Studio today launched The Mummy Dark Universe Stories mobile game for iOS and Android devices, bringing the adventures of the latest film beyond the big screen. Fans can download the game for free by visiting the Apple App Store or Google Play.

The game is an episodic, supernatural mystery where players take the role of The Mummy protagonist Nick Morton and choose from multiple narrative options in an immersive tale filled with dynamic comic book-style illustrations. Every turn reveals a decision that changes the outcome of the storyline, and new chapters will be added on a regular basis to take players even deeper into the Dark Universe.  

For more information, visit the Apple App Store or Google Play.

About The Mummy

Tom Cruise headlines a spectacular, all-new cinematic version of the legend that has fascinated cultures all over the world since the dawn of civilization: The Mummy.

Thought safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient princess (Sofia Boutella of Kingsman: The Secret Service and Star Trek Beyond) whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia and terrors that defy human comprehension.

From the sweeping sands of the Middle East through hidden labyrinths under modern-day London, The Mummy brings a surprising intensity and balance of wonder and thrills in an imaginative new take that ushers in a new world of gods and monsters.  

Cruise is joined by a cast including Annabelle Wallis (King Arthur, television’s “Peaky Blinders”), Jake Johnson (Jurassic World), Courtney B. Vance (TV’s “American Crime Story: The People V. O.J. Simpson”) and Oscar® winner Russell Crowe (Gladiator).

The creative team on this action-adventure event is led by director/producer Alex Kurtzman and producer Chris Morgan, who have been instrumental in growing some of the most successful franchises of the past several years — with Kurtzman writing or producing entries in the Transformers, Star Trek and Mission: Impossible series, and Morgan being the narrative engineer of the Fast & Furious saga as it has experienced explosive growth from its third chapter on. Sean Daniel, who produced the most recent Mummy trilogy, produces alongside Kurtzman and Morgan. www.themummy.com   

About Universal Brand Development
Universal Brand Development globally drives expansion of the company’s intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, content, and consumer experiences. Along with franchise brand management, Universal Brand Development’s core businesses include Consumer Products, Games and Digital Platforms, and Live Entertainment based on the company’s extensive portfolio of intellectual properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination Entertainment, DreamWorks Animation, and NBCUniversal cable and television. Universal Brand Development is a business segment of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, and part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA).

About Night School Studio
Founded in 2014 by cousins Sean Krankel and Adam Hines, Night School is an independent studio focused on the intersection of story and interactivity. The team of Telltale and Disney veterans are applying their extensive experience to create games filled with wonder, danger, and humor. Their first game, OXENFREE, was a supernatural thriller that garnered numerous industry awards for narrative and artistic achievement. Their second game, the WGA nominated MR.ROBOT:1.51exfiltrati0n, was created in collaboration with the award-winning showrunners of the Mr. Robot TV series.