HARVEST MOON LIL’ FARMERS ACTIVITY PLAYSET APP AVAILABLE NOW ON MOBILE AND SMART DEVICES

Today’s Release of First Ever Harvest Moon App for Kids Continues Celebration of Harvest Moon’s 20^th Anniversary

LOS ANGELES, CA – May 25, 2017 – Videogame publisher Rising Star Games, in cooperation with videogame developer and publisher Natsume Inc., announced today that the first ever Harvest Moon mobile and smart device app designed for youngsters, Harvest Moon Lil’ Farmers, is now available to download.

Harvest Moon Lil’ Farmers is available worldwide on iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire devices and is a one-time purchase app, completely ad-free and with no micro-transactions or in-app purchases. The app is priced $3.99/€3.99/£3.99 or local currency equivalent.

Harvest Moon Lil’ Farmers is a digital activity playset for young children – and the young at heart! Simple enough for pre-schoolers to play alone as well as with help from a caregiver, players can enjoy all the fun of farming and animal care with just a tap, swipe, drag and press of the screen.

Harvest Moon Lil’ Farmers is the first app published by Rising Star Games and is inspired by the critically acclaimed and cherished Harvest Moon farming game series, which celebrates its 20^th anniversary this year. The first Harvest Moon game released in North America in 1997 and the series continues to see a steady rise in popularity and player community worldwide, making it one of today’s most beloved franchises. Harvest Moon is revered for being a non-violent, family-oriented game for everyone. There have been more than 30 games released in the series.

The Harvest Moon Lil’ Farmers app was created by the talented, creative team at Daredevil Development, the studio behind recent popular apps based on classic kids’ franchises including, Postman Pat, Bob the Builder and Paddington Bear*.

Harvest Moon Lil’ Farmers Key Features:

• A welcoming and intuitive experience with no text to read – a perfect playset for pre-schoolers.
• Grow veggies in the vegetable patch; plant seeds and help them grow them with tender loving care!
• Shear sheep, collect eggs, milk your cow and more, as you care for and nurture all of your animals.
• Keep the locals happy by providing a wide range of produce in your farm shop.

For more information please visit the Lil’ Farmers website, follow Rising Star Games on Twitter and visit the official Rising Star Games website.
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ABOUT NATSUME
Natsume Inc. is a worldwide developer and publisher that specialise in unique and family-oriented interactive entertainment software for a variety of platforms. Most known for publishing Reel Fishing and Harvest Moon, Natsume is dedicated to producing quality video games. For more information about Natsume Inc., visit www.natsume.com

ABOUT DAREDEVIL DEVELOPMENT
Daredevil Development was formed in 2011 by veteran developer, artist and producer David Mowbray. With over 100 games to his credit including such licenses as Star Wars, Lego, Peppa Pig, Teletubbies, Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom, Postman Pat, Bob the Builder and many others. In recent years Daredevil has developed the Paddington Bear’s Adventures game, which featured in the Apple iTunes App Store new and Noteworthy section. http://www.daredevil-development.com/

ABOUT RISING STAR GAMES
Rising Star Games is a privately held video games publisher with a global reach. With operating offices in Europe and USA the company publishes video game entertainment across all gaming platforms from Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo and via Steam. With decades of combined experience and a genuine passion for interactive entertainment, Rising Star Games is proud of its ever-expanding and enormously diverse catalogue of over 120 titles. www.risingstargames.com

SEGA SETS CRAZY TAXI CLASSIC FREE ON MOBILE

Hey, hey, hey, let’s go make some crazy money!

San Francisco / London, 25th May 2017 – Local taxi companies and drivers around the world, unite! After almost two decades of Crazy Taxi games and millions of rides analysed, SEGA is proud to announce it will soon launch Crazy Taxi Gazillionaire, allowing local taxi companies to take back the power from ridesharing conglomerates.

To celebrate the upcoming launch and make sure that drivers around the world have enough time to practice their crazy driving skills, the mobile version of the original Crazy Taxi which was previously £4.99/€4,99, is available for free (with ad support) on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and on Google Play for Android devices from here on out. Controller compatibility has also been added on top of the existing touch controls, and players who have already purchased the game will retain the game without advertisements*.

Everyone should be able to fight against powerful ride-sharing company PRESTIGE MEGACORPORATION and its infamous leader Edelbert Von Güber. Whether you are on an iPhone, iPad or Android device, start your training and await further instructions: your time will come soon.

No time for brakes; customers in various states of inebriation from all nations are expecting you. Train hard, stay crazy.

Download now for iOS or Android

Follow all Crazy Taxi news on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

*For Android users who have previously purchased Crazy Taxi Classic, the ad-free version can be found in your purchase history. Users who have not previously purchased Crazy Taxi Classic and wish to play ad-free can remove ads completely for £1.99/€1.99 .

About SEGA Networks, SEGA’s mobile division in the West:
SEGA’s mobile division in the West has its headquarters based in San Francisco with dedicated studios across North America and the UK. Focused on creating fun, compelling and engaging games, SEGA’s games feature iconic intellectual property as well as original innovative content for mobile and tablet devices. Since 2008, it has been a leader in the smartphone and tablet space and continues to be at the forefront of mobile gaming. SEGA’s mobile studios include Hardlight™ and Demiurge Studios™. For more information, visit www.mobile.sega.com.

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SEIZE THE DEAD! ZOMBIES ARE YOUR WEAPON IN THE NEW TEAM-BASED MULTIPLAYER SHOOTER DEAD ALLIANCE 

Maximum Games, Psyop and IllFonic team up for a tactically competitive FPS experience coming August 29th to PlayStation®4 and Xbox One

Sydney, 25th May 2017 – Leading publisher Maximum Games has announced Dead Alliance, an inventive take on zombie games and team-based first-person shooters expected to launch August 29th on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One. Zombies in Dead Alliance are not just the enemy; they are weapons that can be strategically used to distract and destroy unsuspecting human foes in combat. Seize the dead – or find yourself counted among them.

Set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland where military bases are humanity’s last city-states, Dead Alliance pits warring teams of players against each other for survival in a world ravaged by the zombie plague. It features a variety of single-player and 4v4 multiplayer modes, including Team Deathmatch, Free for All, King of the Hill, and Capture and Hold, as well as the MOBA-inspired Attrition mode and Solo Survival mode.

Dead Alliance lets players customise and upgrade their loadouts with an arsenal of high-powered, military-grade weapons and advanced zombie-controlling tech called zMods. Examples of zMods include the Enrager – a pheromone bomb that turns a single zombie into a soldier of superior strength and resistance on your side – and the PAM grenade, which puts four zombies to work for you, but does not increase their damage resistance. Use these and many more zMods available in the game to get the undead to join forces with you!

For more information as Dead Alliance approaches release, visit www.DeadAlliance.com, follow the game on Facebook and @DeadAllianceGame on Twitter.

QV SOFTWARE

As a leading interactive entertainment specialist across Australia and New Zealand, QVS is a privately owned independent software and accessories distributor that has operated in Australia for over 10 years providing quality, innovative interactive software titles and accessories. The company’s main objective is to provide its clients and customers with software products and accessories that deliver a highly satisfying entertainment experience. Boasting long-standing partnerships with globally renowned publishers, QVS is always looking to expand its portfolio and partner with category leading brands. Visit www.qvsoftware.com.au.

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 utilises 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.

MAY UPDATE FOR FINAL FANTASY XV AVAILABLE NOW

SYDNEY, 25^th May 2017 – Square Enix Ltd., today announced that the latest free update for FINAL FANTASY® XV is available to download now. The release of the May update adds a whole plethora of content geared for the global community, including a new “Stinky Tofu” recipe based on a survey conducted with players from Taiwan.

Additionally, the winners of the second community photo contest can see their snapshots on display at the Hammerhead restaurant. To see all of the FFXV Snapshot Contest 2 – Gladiolus Amicitia entries, visit: http://bit.ly/2rJTrDY.

Also as part of the latest update, the development team has created an in-game survey, available from today until next month’s update, allowing players to provide feedback on future game updates and DLC.

Players can also look forward to a new “Trendy Outfit” for Noctis, which will be available as a free download from 30^th May through the Xbox Games Store and PlayStation®Store. For more information, visit: https://finalfantasyxv.com/en/updates.

FINAL FANTASY XV is available now worldwide for the Xbox One and PlayStation®4 system. For more information on FINAL FANTASY XV, visit: http://www.finalfantasyxv.com/

Related Links:

FINAL FANTASY XV YouTube: https://YouTube.com/FinalFantasyXV

FINAL FANTASY XV Twitter®: @FFXVEN

FINAL FANTASY XV Instagram: @FFXV

FINAL FANTASY XV Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/ffxv/

CLASSIC MINIATURE RACING RETURNS IN THE LATEST MICRO MACHINES WORLD SERIES TRAILER

Micro Machines to Make a Triumphant Return on June 23^rd

Larkspur, Calif. – May 24, 2017 – Codemasters & Deep Silver today released the second gameplay trailer for the eagerly anticipated Micro Machines World Series ahead of its release on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one entertainment system by Microsoft, and Windows PC via Steam on June 23^rd. You can watch miniature mayhem play out across a score of colorful locales in the new trailer:

Racing has always been at the heart of Micro Machines, and Micro Machines World Series jolts that heartbeat back into action. With hundreds of customizations available, you can race in style and make sure you stand out on every race’s starting line. Chief Game Designer Gavin Cooper said, “For the first time in a Micro Machines game, every car has its own entirely distinct personality … and arsenal. Each gives players a different way to play and enjoy the game, meaning fans of the series will have plenty to sink their teeth into.”

“Players will quickly gain an affinity with a particular vehicle and find it suits their style of play,” he continued. “You can master one vehicle collecting all the 25+ customizations, but then have a whole host of variety choosing and mastering all the other vehicles in the game.”

Each ride has a slightly different feel, and even sound, in Micro Machines World Series. Choose from 12 distinctly individual vehicles, from the twitchy-but-agile rear wheel drive hot rod of El Incendio to the scarily-good all-rounder monster truck of Hank N. Stein.

Micro Machines World Series also boasts a great mix of classic and new tracks and arenas. Art Director Stuart Campbell says: “New locations like the workshop complement Micro Machines classics like the games room and classroom. Dodging pool balls while trying to shoot a G.I. JOE MOBAT has never looked so good or felt so fun.”

Players will also pick up items on the track in the form of Hasbro-branded NERF blasters and NERF power-ups. All these can be deployed in Hasbro-branded locations including an Ouija board or in the middle of a Hungry Hungry Hippos battle.

The huge and unmistakable voice talent of Brian Blessed OBE is once again excitedly alerting you to all the madness and chaotic fun, commentating on the action as players race and battle for the gold.

For more on Micro Machines, follow the team on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MicroMachinesHQ).

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ABOUT CODEMASTERS:

Codemasters, the award winning video game 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.

Bossa Studios’ Worlds Adrift Enters Closed Beta with the Launch of Founder’s Packs

Secure closed beta access and other exclusive bonuses in this vast physics-based universe with a Worlds Adrift Founder’s Pack, available now in limited quantities

LONDON – May 24, 2017 – Bossa Studios today announced that Worlds Adrift, their upcoming sandbox MMO, has entered into limited closed beta. Following Surgeon Simulator and I am Bread, Worlds Adrift represents the acclaimed London-based studio’s most ambitious project to date. Built with Improbable SpatialOS technology, Bossa Studios is able to deliver a truly unique MMO with massive in-game scale & complexity. Players will team up to design and build their very own custom sky-ships piece by piece. They will be masters of their own destiny and take on the role they want such as scavengers, explorers or heroic captains of the skies in a vast open world with a scale and complexity that has never been achieved before in the MMO genre.

MMO newcomers and veterans alike will want to check out the brand new trailer to understand Bossa Studios’ unique vision and unique approach for Worlds Adrift.

To become a founder, those interested in the Worlds Adrift closed beta can purchase a Founder’s Pack. In addition to a game key and immediate closed beta access, each Founder’s Pack contains several exclusive in-game items, a digital copy of the game’s original soundtrack, access to the future test server and in-game currency. Backers can choose between the Wanderer tier for £26.99 / €31.99 / $34.99, Explorer tier for £39.99 / 50.99 / $54.99, and Captain tier for £49.99 / €59.99 / $64.99, each with varying levels of exclusive content. In addition to a game key and immediate closed beta access, each Founder’s Pack contains several exclusive in-game items, a digital copy of the game’s original soundtrack, access to the future test server and in-game currency.

“The history of multiplayer launches is bleached with the bones of games crumbling under the weight of their communities trying to log in all at once on day one, and having a terrible experience with unavailable servers for weeks afterwards,” said Henrique Olifiers, Co-Founder of Bossa Studios. “We want to take a different road instead, ensuring that every player of Worlds Adrift has the best possible first contact with the game. We’ll offer the Founder’s Packs in batches throughout the closed beta period, always keeping an eye on how the game is behaving, until such time we’re ready to open the doors to the entire community in the certainty that everyone will have a seamless experience with Worlds Adrift.”

“This might not be the best commercial approach in the short term, but it will be the best for players in the long run — and that’s what matters most for the Worlds Adrift team.”

For more information, go to the Worlds Adrift website, and follow the game on Facebook and Twitter.

About Bossa Studios

Bossa Studios is a multiple award winning independent games developer and publisher happily based in London. We’re the makers of the mega-games Surgeon Simulator, I am Bread, sandbox MMO Worlds Adrift and the upcoming arcade multiplayer, Decksplash. Oh, and we’re completely in love with our players (even when they’re angry with us!)

About Improbable

Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, Improbable is a technology company dedicated to building technology to enable powerful virtual worlds and simulations designed to help solve previously intractable problems. In gaming and entertainment, this enables the creation of richer, more immersive and persistent virtual worlds. The Company’s proprietary platform SpatialOS is now available as an alpha release for games development teams of all sizes.

In May 2017 Improbable announced a $502m Series B funding round, led by SoftBank. Andreessen Horowitz and Horizons Ventures also joined this round with follow-on investments.