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Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed’s Saga Expanded with New Campaign, more Conquest Regions, Dungeons and Legendary Battles

Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed’s Saga Expanded with New Campaign, more Conquest Regions, Dungeons and Legendary Battles

Hit Mobile Action Game Based on the Iconic Franchise Surpasses
6M Global Downloads in 60 Days with Players Averaging 72 Minutes of Daily Play

 

Nexon in conjunction with XPEC Entertainment and Koei Tecmo Games have released the first major content update for Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed, adding a new campaign, additional regions for Conquest, new dungeons and advanced character growth options to the iconic combat action series. The hit mobile action game also surpassed 6M downloads within 7 weeks of global availability with players averaging 72 minutes of play per day.

The massive update for Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed adds The Battle of Red Cliff: Part 1, a new campaign featuring the classic battle in the Dynasty Warriors storyline of the Three Kingdoms. , adding 10 new stages to the epic saga. New warriors Pang Tong and Han Dang have also joined the fray and will play an important role in the Battle of Red Cliff campaign.

New dungeon experiences have been introduced through the Guild Dungeon, Growth Dungeon and new regions  in Conquest Mode. Players can now use Guild Points to open the Guild Dungeon where they’ll engage in cooperative battles with other Guild members to rampage through each challenging stage and unearth valuable rewards. The new Growth Dungeon features a new objective every day for players to compete, while a new map for Chronicle Mode provides better rewards in a challenging new arena.

With nearly 5 million 4 player PvP battles already waged in the popular Skirmish mode, the introduction of 1 vs 1 real-time PvP gives competitive players a chance to test their skills in head-to-head combat. Players can now combine duplicate officers in the Officer Fusion system to harness their strength and create a more powerful character, as well as utilize the option to change their officer’s Element. Finally, officer Transcendence empowers your officer beyond the limits of human boundaries by adding crimson stars to their original rank..

Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed is available now as a free download on the App Store for iPhone and iPad and on Google Play for Android devices.

To learn more, visit the official Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed website: unleashed.nexon.com

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About NEXON M
NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a global leader in online games for PC and mobile. Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world’s first graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. Nexon currently services nearly 100 titles in more than 190 countries. The Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

To learn more about Nexon M, please visit www.nexonm.com

About XPEC Entertainment Inc.
XPEC Entertainment ( “XPEC”) ( 3662 TW) was founded in August 2000, one of the few game developers in the Chinese-speaking market that has experience in independent game development and international publishing. XPEC has already successfully launched a number of cross-platform console games, PC online games, browser games and mobile games. As a group, XPEC has made relevant deployments by establishing bases of operation and development in Taipei, Kaohsiung, Suzhou and Beijing. XPEC Taipei functions as the corporate HQ and is responsible for the development of console games and games for different platforms. BadBird Studio in Taipei is the development team under XPEC, directly responsible for the development for Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed. XPEC Art Center ( “XAC”) serves as the venue of art-related productions, and has participated in the development of artworks featured in more than 150 AAA console titles, delivering exceptional art production services for game developers around the world. XAC is responsible for the artwork for Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed.

About Koei Tecmo Games
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD is a video game company located in Yokohama, Japan. Koei Tecmo Games holds a portfolio of world-renowned game franchises such as Dynasty Warriors, Dead or Alive, Nioh, Ninja Gaiden, Atelier series, Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Nobunaga’s Ambition.
NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a worldwide leader in free-to-play online games. Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world’s first graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. Nexon currently services more than 150 titles in more than 100 countries and since its founding, Nexon has generated more than 1.5 billion player registrations. The Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

TOKYO RPG FACTORY ANNOUNCES SECOND ARTISAN TITLE “LOST SPHEAR”

TOKYO RPG FACTORY ANNOUNCES SECOND ARTISAN TITLE “LOST SPHEAR” 

Restore the World’s Memories Early 2018 

SYDNEY, May 30 2017 – Tokyo RPG Factory, the SQUARE ENIX® studio dedicated to creating games that blend Japanese role-playing games with the latest technology for a new generation of gamers, has announced their all-new title, LOST SPHEAR (read as “Lost Sphere”). The title is set to arrive on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Nintendo Switch™ console, and STEAM® in early 2018.

The adventure of LOST SPHEAR begins in a remote town where a young boy, Kanata, awakens from a devastating dream to find his hometown disappearing. To stop the world from being lost forever, Kanata and his comrades set out to rebuild the world around them with the power of Memory by manifesting thoughts into matter.

Expanding upon the beloved features from their debut title, I Am Setsuna™LOST SPHEAR features an enhanced gameplay system with a revamped ATB battle system where players can strategize and freely adjust their placement mid-fight, seamless environments, and various locations to explore.

For more information on LOST SPHEAR, please visit: www.LOSTSPHEAR.com

LOST SPHEAR will be available digitally from the PlayStation®Store, Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, and STEAM.

Related Links:
Official Website: http://www.LOSTSPHEAR.com
Tokyo RPG Factory Homepage: www.tokyorpgfactory.com

 

LEGO® Worlds Expands the Creative Building Experience with New Sandbox Mode

LEGO® Worlds Expands the Creative Building Experience with New Sandbox Mode

Nexo Knights, City Emergency and Other LEGO® Themes Coming Soon 

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO® Group today released the first game update for LEGO® Worlds, a galaxy of imaginative worlds made of digital LEGO bricks. The new content, available now on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and STEAM, expands the LEGO® Worlds universe with Sandbox Mode and adds highly requested game features, new themes and smoother UI.

  • Sandbox Mode – An immersive building experience where players can let their imaginations run wild with all of the game’s tools, objects and bricks instantly available at their fingertips. This mode will skip the LEGO® Worlds’ tutorial worlds, so new players will want to try Adventure Mode first in order to fully understand the tools — and some of the rarest, harder to find creatures are locked until they’re found in Adventure Mode.
  • New Models for the Brick Build Showcase Coming Soon – Players should keep an eye out for new models coming soon to the Brick Build Showcase. The brick built models will include new characters, creatures, vehicles, props and items from the Nexo Knight and City Emergency themes, with even more themes to follow.
  • Updated UI – The LEGO® Worlds updated user interface includes a new Front Menu and the removal of a few prompts from in-game.

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GREY BOX, SIX FOOT AND TEQUILA WORKS RELEASE RiME

GREY BOX, SIX FOOT AND TEQUILA WORKS RELEASE RiME

Captivating Puzzle Adventure Game Launches on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Windows PC 

Sydney May 29, 2017 – Grey Box, Six Foot and independent developer Tequila Works have released the single-player puzzle adventure game RiME on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One for a suggested retail price of $59.95 AUD and on Windows PC for $49.95 AUD.

“We’re deeply thankful for everyone who believed in this day – our loyal fans, our partners at Grey Box and Six Foot, and the incredibly talented team here at Tequila Works,” said Tequila Works CEO and creative director Raúl Rubio Munárriz. “Your patience, passion and faith gave us the strength and support to see this story through to the end. We look forward to all the new adventures that begin today.”

Experienced through the eyes of a young boy shipwrecked alone on a mysterious island, RiME delivers an emotional journey of exploration and discovery. The game takes inspiration from a variety of sources, including literature like The Little Prince, the films of Studio Ghibli and Ray Harryhausen, the art of Joaquín Sorolla, and the gorgeous terrain of the Mediterranean coast. Players will encounter wild creatures, ancient ruins, forgotten secrets and thoughtful puzzles that play with light, sound, perspective and even time itself.

RiME is a game that will add to the budding influence of the Grey Box brand,” says Christian Svensson, COO at Six Foot. “RiME‘s beauty and power, we believe, will leave an enduring mark on all who embark upon this touching journey.”

RiME is expected to arrive on Nintendo Switch™ later this year. A special physical edition of RiME, featuring a download code for a digital copy of the game’s beautiful original score, will also be available on Nintendo Switch at major retailers.

RiME is rated PG. Further updates will be available at www.RiMEGame.com, as well as on Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr.

GET TO KNOW THE GAMBIT SYSTEM IN ALL NEW FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE TRAILER

GET TO KNOW THE GAMBIT SYSTEM IN ALL NEW FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE TRAILER

New Artwork Showcasing the Grand World of Ivalice also Unveiled

SYDNEY, 29TH May 2017 –   Square Enix Ltd., have released a new trailer for the upcoming FINAL FANTASY® XII THE ZODIAC AGE that focuses on the game’s Gambit System, the ground-breaking combat system which utilises customisable AI “Gambits” to let player adapt to any situation during battle. Players can also freely develop their characters and skills with the all-new Zodiac Job System, an improved character levelling system that allows each character to battle with two of 12 FINAL FANTASY jobs, allowing a greater level of freedom than before.

In addition to the trailer, a new piece of artwork created by acclaimed environmental artist, Isamu Kamikokuryo, was also unveiled. In contrast to the detailed look at the game’s battle system in the Gambit trailer, the new artwork gives a glimpse in to the rich and breath-taking world of Ivalice, which players can look forward to adventuring through in FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE.

In FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE, players are transported to the grand world of Ivalice where magic is commonplace and airships fill the skies. War has engulfed the kingdom of Dalmasca, leaving it in ruin and uncertainty. Princess Ashe, the only surviving heir to the Dalmascan throne, devotes herself to the resistance to liberate her country. Accompanied by Vaan, a young man who lost his family in the war, together these unlikely allies and their companions lead the fight for the freedom of their homeland.

FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE will be available for the PlayStation®4 on 11th July 2017. For more information, visit: www.finalfantasyxii.com

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Far Cry 5 Announced for February 27 Launch

Ubisoft has pulled back the covers on the next Far Cry game. The new game is moving from the Stone Age to modern Americana. Set in Montana, Far Cry 5 puts players in the shoes of a new junior deputy in Hope County, Montana. The town has been taken over by a doomsday cult called the Project at Eden’s Gate. The cult has cut off Hope County from the rest of the world and forcibly converted the citizens at a barrel of a gun. Players will lead the battle to liberate the town and boot out Project at Eden’s Gate for good. To support them are a variety of characters and animals to recruit in their campaign.

Far Cry 5 is set to be the first in the series with customizable characters and full two player co-op. The map editor is also making its return, allowing players to create additional content to wreak havoc upon. Far Cry 5 is scheduled to launch for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on February 27, 2018.

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GTA Online to Introduce Weapons Trafficking Themed Content Update

Rockstar revealed the theme for the next Grand Theft Auto Online content update as weapons trafficking. The update will be called “Gunrunners” and will introduce new real estate properties for purchase that players will be able to store and sell military grade hardware in. It appears that the update will support both the sale of and research in military equipment. Research will unlock new weapon and vehicle customization options.

Rockstar will be releasing more details on the update in the coming weeks, but new screenshots have been revealed. There are some screenshots of APCs and Mad Max type muscle cars packing a Gatling gun on the roof.

 

Micosoft Beam Interactive Livestreaming Service Rebrands as Mixer

Microsoft has announced that their Beam interactive livestreaming service has received a major face lift and a new name. Now known as Mixer, the service allows players to stream in real time. Normally, streaming services have a 10-20 second delay.

Some commonly requested features have also been released along with the rebranding. Mixer now has a mobile streaming app and support for co-streaming. Additionally, Mixer is getting it’s own page on Xbox One and a special moderated channel dubbed “Channel One.” These features were added based on public feedback of Beam.

Microsoft has also revealed some of their E3 broadcast plans. Their briefing will be streamed in UHD across most platforms; however Mixer will be offering an exclusive 4K stream.

UBISOFT ANNOUNCES FAR CRY 5 IS COMING TO AMERICA’S HEARTLAND ON FEBRUARY 27, 2018

UBISOFT ANNOUNCES FAR CRY 5 IS COMING TO AMERICA’S HEARTLAND ON FEBRUARY 27, 2018

 

Sydney, Australia — May 27, 2017 — Today, Ubisoft announced that gamers will experience the chaos, unpredictability, and ferociousness of the Far Cry franchise with Far Cry 5 on PlayStation®4 Pro computer entertainment system, PlayStation®4, the Xbox One family of devices, including Project Scorpio, and Windows PC. Set in America for the first time, in Montana, players will have total freedom to navigate this serene-looking yet deeply twisted world solo or entirely in two-player co-op as they fight for survival and freedom, when the game releases on February 27, 2018. Development for Far Cry 5 is being led by Ubisoft Montreal*.

As the new junior deputy of fictional Hope County, Montana, players will find that their arrival accelerates a years-long silent coup by a fanatical doomsday cult, the Project at Eden’s Gate, igniting a violent takeover of the county. Caught off guard and drawn into a power struggle, players must disrupt the Project at Eden’s Gate’s carefully laid plans, and fan the fires of resistance to help liberate the Hope County community and themselves.

Under siege and cut off from the rest of the world, players will join forces with residents of Hope County and form the Resistance. The fight against the cult will take players to unique locations throughout Hope County that provide different gameplay experiences. During their journey, players can fly planes to engage cult forces in aerial dogfights across Big Sky Country. While tracking down cult members and gathering resources for survival across farmland, forests, mountains and rivers, players can get behind the wheel of iconic American muscle cars, big rigs, ATVs and boats. Vehicles also provide refuge when under attack by animals or as a way to quickly escape when things don’t go as planned.

To take down the cult, players will need to utilize any and all weapons at their disposal, including ranged weapons such as guns and grenades and melee weapons like a sledgehammer or baseball bat. Additionally, players can recruit Guns for Hire from a large cast of characters, or even Fangs for Hire, specialized animals like bears and cougars to complement players’ playstyles whether they’re going in stealthily or forcefully. How players approach each situation and the chaos they create in Far Cry 5 is up to them. Far Cry 5 will also see the return of the map editor, giving players the opportunity to create and play an infinite amount of new playgrounds. The map editor will include new features that add a new dimension to the content created by fans, with more details coming soon.

Additionally, PS4 owners will get at release a free Far Cry 5 skin pack with their purchase of the game. Players need a free Ubisoft account to do so, which can be done at http://farcrygame.com/playstationULC; . Players on Xbox and PC systems will have the same content available through the Ubisoft Club.

For the latest on Far Cry 5 and all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit www.ubiblog.com.

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*Associate studios are Ubisoft Toronto, Ubisoft Kiev, Ubisoft Shanghai and Reflections, a Ubisoft studio

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.ubisoftgroup.com

Impact Winter Review

Impact Winter

Developer: Mojo Bones
PublisherBANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Format: PC (Reviewed)
Release Date: 23 May 2017
Price: $19.99USD – Available Here

Overview

Ever wondered how long would you survive in a post-apocalyptic scenario with limited resources of food, warmth and worst of all – no 24/7 internet connection? Add constant snow to the mix, ever-present danger of hypothermia and starvation and you have the worst recipe for a reality show ever. Or a good recipe for a video game. Lucky for us, the team from Mojo Bones decided to go with the latter option so here we are. Let’s see if they managed to cook up a good game in the end.

Story

We find ourselves in the aftermath of a devastating asteroid hit. Forget about any summer holidays, it’s the eternal winter from now on. Most of the buildings have been buried deep under the snow and you are stranded in an old church that serves us as a  primary shelter and base of operations. I say us since aside from Jacob (that’s you) our team also includes Wendy, Christophe, Maggie and Blane.  You get to be the jack of all trades while the rest are in charge of cooking, crafting new items and upgrading Ako. Who’s Ako, you ask? Ako is our little floating android companion who will be of great help while we roam through the endless fields of snow. Well, that’s it for the story, at least what I could make out of it. And by “it” I mean almost nothing. There’s no cutscene or any sort of text intro, the game just opens up with you waking up in the church and after a short tutorial – off you go! On a positive note, we don’t seem to be completely left to our own devices since some form of rescue party is coming in 30 days or less.

Gameplay

I’m guessing that “or less” part got you a bit curious so let me expand on it. For every completed action like discovering new locations, solving quests and crafting you get a small amount of RP (rescue points). Every time you gain a level by accumulating RP, a couple of hours are deducted from 30-day rescue timer. So get busy, solve quests, hoard as much as you can find and who knows, if you’re good/fast enough you might even get rescued in a week. To get to that point we have to start small. Leaving the church to explore is a good idea. In my case, exploring had to wait since I kept going in circles and running around in the snow to draw words by leaving a snowy trail behind me. Eventually, I figured it would be a good idea to venture more than 10 meters away from the church and see what else awaits us in the great white beyond. As it turns out, we are far from alone. Occasionally you might stumble into wandering nomads who might trade various goods with you. Or a stranded stranger in snowy fields asking for a drink in exchange for some RP coming your way (hey, nothing is free!)

Oh and let’s talk more about Ako. Our futuristic Swiss knife will prove more than useful while we rummage through random houses and abandoned buildings. He comes equipped with short range radar, sonar, flashlight and a drill. But as you can imagine, there is a catch here. All of those tools on him require some battery use and once it hits zero……well, let’s just hope you have a photographic memory since you’re forced to find your way back to church without a radar. As you gather more materials, you can unlock better upgrades for Ako such as increased storage size, better radar/sonar and less battery usage. Exploration might seem a bit tedious at the start, you won’t be able to carry everything with you due to small storage space. Multiple return trips to the church will be required. Although, you can cut that down a bit by setting up a tent out on the open and sending it all via the tent deposit box. Yep, a lot of the game revolves around item management but that’s not all. You also have to keep track of the levels of energy, temperature, food, hydration and happiness for yourself and your team. Getting any of those below acceptable means there will be a high chance of hypothermia and illness in the shelter. In that case, you can only hope you’ll have enough antibiotics and medicine for everyone. Not gonna lie, my first adventure lasted for about 5-6 days before I had Jacob face down into the campfire due to exhaustion. It’s not always easy to keep track of everything and keep them all well fed and rested.

Visuals

When it comes to this, not much you can expect considering you’ll spend most of the game in only two types of environment. If you’re not roaming through the vast fields of snow, chances are you’re inside of some dark cave or an abandoned building. Again, the most charming bit of Impact Winter during exploration is leaving your trail behind. If you’re feeling playful, you can be like me and spend a lot of time writing stuff and drawing objects in the snow that way. Flashlight effects during the night reconnaissance are pretty, as long as you have enough battery juice.

Audio

As for audio, all that comes to mind is “Eh, I guess it’s there….?” I’m genuinely struggling to say anything since the music is barely noticeable unless you’re fiddling with the inventory or crafting. You’ll be more aware of the noises Ako makes since the background music is generic at best. I also feel a bit misled considering the trailer for Impact Winter gave me the impression that there would be some sort of voice acting in the game but nope. Unless you’re counting for Ako’s beeps, there’s nothing else there.

Overall

With all said and done, Impact Winter would be a decent title if it wasn’t for some technical issues the more I played the game. First of all, you’re better off playing this with a controller since the K & M controls are weird at best. No mouse support and delayed character response are the two things you’ll notice first. Other than that, we also have incredibly long loading times and on rare occasions quests not registering as completed (rare as it is, it can pretty much stop you from progressing in the storyline). I’m positive all of these issues will be resolved down the road but as far as first impressions go, it’s far from love at first sight. Still, Impact Winter is a game deserving of your attention. There is some strange joy in scavenging through closets and cupboards in abandoned buildings and Ako grows on you after a while, more than any human members of the team.
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