PROJECT CARS 2 TO GET A SERIES OF 6 AUTOMOTIVE ACTION FILMS “BUILT BY DRIVERS”

This must-watch series for 2017 begins Now!

Patrick Long, Chris Goodwin, Tommy Milner, and Vaughn Gittin Jr. are just some of the racing stars and test-drivers that will feature in a series of 6 films designed to showcase how “Built by Drivers” underpins the development of every car in the Project CARS franchise 

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Slightly Mad Studios and Bandai Namco today revealed a series of 6 live-action films that will showcase the “Built by Drivers” philosophy that underpins the development and authenticity of the Project CARS racing game franchise.

These 6 new films, to be released throughout 2017, will reveal intimate behind-the-scenes looks at how world-renowned race and test-drivers develop the in-game handling and feel of the vehicles in Project CARS 2

The first film —‘Project CARS 2: BUILT BY DRIVERS – “As Close As It Gets” Featuring Chris Goodwin’—showcases the development of the new McLaren 720S. The film charts the painstaking process behind the supercar’s in-game development by McLaren’s chief test-driver, Chris Goodwin. Ultimately, it is only Goodwin who can sign-off on the in-game handling of the 720S, and that means technicians from around the world flying in for one final, crunch test-session: Will Goodwin sign-off on “his” car?

‘Project CARS 2: BUILT BY DRIVERS – “As Close As It Gets” Featuring Chris Goodwin’ was filmed in location in London and at McLaren’s Technology Centre by Outrun Films, specialists in automotive and action features, and the makers of “McLaren 720S Reveal”, and the brutal “Nürburgring & Bentley Racing”.

These 6 live-action films document the close relationship between the Project CARS franchise and racing stars such as Corvette Racing’s Tommy Milner, drifting legend Vaughn Gittin Jr, as well as with automakers such as Mercedes-Benz.

“Scanning cars down to the last bolt, and inserting their unique builds into our state-of-the-art physics model is just phase one in making our racing games,” said Stephen Viljoen, Game Director on Project CARS. “In the end, we can get the ‘numbers’ right, but the feel and balance of a car—that intangible thing that brings a car to life—can only be measured by drivers; drivers who have spent their careers around those very cars, pushing them to their limits. Our relationship with drivers isn’t about ‘brand ambassadors’: it’s about how we engineer cars to feel right. ‘Built by drivers’ is how we go about ensuring authenticity.”

Combining in-game footage, intimate looks at the star drivers, and the unique story-telling gifts of film-makers Donut Media and Outrun Films, these 6 films will be must-watch automotive content for 2017.

Project CARS 2 will be released in late 2017 for the PlayStation 4 system, Xbox One, and PC. Find out more and keep up-to-date at the official Project CARS 2 website: http://www.projectcarsgame.com/ To learn more about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe’s other products please 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.

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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

ABOUT SLIGHTLY MAD STUDIOS

Slightly Mad Studios is the team behind the critically acclaimed GTR® series, Need For Speed® Shift™ & Shift 2 Unleashed®.  It has over 10 years of pedigree in racing games, and Project CARS represents the culmination of all that experience and heritage.

World Of Mass Development, Slightly Mad Studios, Project CARS, the WMD logo, the SMS logo, and the Project CARS logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Slightly Mad Studios Limited in the United Kingdom and/or other countries.

© 2017 Slightly Mad Studios.

STARPOINT GEMINI WARLORDS OUT NOW ON PC 

NEW LAUNCH TRAILER SHOWS THE GEMINI GALAXY AT ITS MOST CONQUERABLE

Haarlem, The Netherlands – May 23, 2017 – Developer Little Green Men Games and publisher Iceberg Interactive proudly announce the release of Starpoint Gemini Warlords, the latest chapter in the Starpoint Gemini franchise. Starpoint Gemini Warlords entered Steam’s Early Access Program in May 2016 and will launch in full today at a SRP of $34.99, via Steam, GOG.com and all major digital retailers. A Digital Deluxe Edition is also available, with a SRP of $39.99.

The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the Original Soundtrack, composed and created by the very talented Nikola “Nikita” Jeremic, a Digital Collector’s Artbook, Stream overlays (layered PSD format, HD resolution, 1920x1080px), Gemini Starchart digital poster, print quality (.jpg, 11575x8031px, 300 dpi) and 10 special wallpapers.

With Starpoint Gemini Warlords, Little Green Men Games introduces 4X Strategy elements to the Starpoint Gemini franchise. “4X Strategy was the last frontier left to explore.” says Mario Mihokovic, CEO of Little Green Men Games. “Starpoint Gemini and Starpoint Gemini 2 already blurred the lines between Space Sim and RPG and with Warlords we went one step further and added 4X Strategy elements to complement the mix. We’ve implemented a lot of features requested by the Starpoint Gemini 2 community into Warlords and we went above and beyond to deliver a diverse and daring game for the existing community, and for newcomers to the Starpoint Gemini franchise alike.”

Starpoint Gemini Warlords is a unique blend of space sim, RPG and 4X strategy games and incorporates the best features of each genre. Command your starship, send your war fleets into enemy territory, level up, gain skills, engage in branching dialogues, lead your heroic companions into battle, build up your stronghold, trade, mine, salvage and remind your enemies of why they fear you. Strategy from the front lines!

Stay up-to-date with the latest Starpoint Gemini Warlords news and information on the official website www.starpointgemini.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/StarpointGemini, Twitter at www.twitter.com/StarpointGemini  and on YouTube at Starpoint Gemini

ABOUT LITTLE GREEN MEN (LGM) GAMES

LGM Games is a growing team of highly motivated and talented programmers, writers, 3D and 2D artists and animators, all sharing the same passion for video games. Our mission is to create new worlds and adventures, with players – for players. LGM Games stands behind the successful Starpoint Gemini series, from our debut title in 2011 to the 2014 sequel, along with countless expansions. LGM’s vision of space-flavored RPG simulation games continues to evolve and grow, with many more exciting elements to be revealed in the future. To learn more about Little Green Men Games, visit: http://www.inter-corona.com

ABOUT ICEBERG INTERACTIVE

Iceberg Interactive is an independent video game publisher founded in 2009 by an international group of games industry veterans and is located in Haarlem, The Netherlands. Staffed with avid gamers, Iceberg works closely with an international assembly of game developers, both midsize and indie. Garnering attention with acclaimed releases over recent years, including Killing Floor 2, Endless Space, Endless Legend, StarDrive 2 and Starpoint Gemini 2, the company has an exceptional line-up, including Oriental Empires, Conarium and Rising Storm 2: Vietnam – with further promising games in the pipeline.

Play it cool!

J!NX and Blizzard Release Fresh Overwatch Apparel, Celebrating the Game’s One-Year Anniversary

SAN DIEGO – May 23, 2017 – Jinx Inc. (stylized J!NX) has released brand-new officially licensed Overwatch men and women’s apparel, available now at JINX.com. What better way to celebrate the game’s one-year anniversary than to don some stylish performance enhancing Overwatch gear? This is the ultimate expression of fandom! And there is more to come…

A sleek Overwatch windbreaker, performance shorts and jerseys, and two types of comfy lounge pants were recently released, and today a toasty new scarf and killer Reaper crew neck fleece sweatshirt became available. In addition, a broad line of ultimate zip-up hoodies will be available soon, priced at $59.99 apiece, each showcasing heroes from the game. The D.Va hoodies come out in July, while the Genji, Lucio, Reinhardt, Roadhog, Widowmaker and Zarya hoodies hit in September, with additional characters coming in the future. Our ultimate is charging…and nearly ready!

The direct links to buy each item on JINX.com are listed below:

Reaper Crew Neck Fleece: https://www.jinx.com/p/overwatch_reaper_pullover_hoodie.html

Logo Scarf: https://www.jinx.com/p/overwatch_logo_scarf.html

Logo Lounge Pants: https://www.jinx.com/p/overwatch_logo_lounge_pants.html

Inset Lounge Pants: https://www.jinx.com/p/overwatch_inset_lounge_pants.html

Performance Jersey: https://www.jinx.com/p/overwatch_performance_jersey.html

Performance Shorts: https://www.jinx.com/p/overwatch_performance_shorts.html

Logo Windbreaker: https://www.jinx.com/p/overwatch_logo_windbreaker.html

“We’ve been working with Blizzard for over 10 years, being fanboys and fangirls for long before that. The J!NX crew has been deep into Overwatch since beta, so these new hoodies are a love letter to our favorite characters,” said Sean Gailey, co-founder of J!NX.

Overwatch is Blizzard Entertainment’s massively popular online multiplayer shooter, featuring a far-reaching cast of unique characters with over-the-top personalities from around the world. It is available on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC.

J!NX, a leader in gaming products, currently produces apparel, toys and accessories for more than 35 different licenses. Complete with an in-house J!NX brand, the company has been rapidly expanding in the gaming market since being founded in 1999. J!NX also makes high-quality creative merchandise for fans of Blizzard classics like World of Warcraft, Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, Heroes of the Storm, StarCraft II and Diablo III.

Gambitious Digital Entertainment to Launch Vile Monarch’s Insult Battle Game Oh…Sir! The Hollywood Roast on Windows PC, Mac, iOS and Android on May 31

AMSTERDAM – May 23, 2017 – Gambitious Digital Entertainment has revealed that independent developer Vile Monarch’s new irreverent insult dueling game, Oh…Sir! The Hollywood Roast, will launch on May 31 for Windows PC, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android.

A star-studded spinoff of the infamous insult ‘em up Oh…Sir!! The Insult Simulator, Oh…Sir! The Hollywood Roast cobbles together a jumble of focus group-tested pop culture icons and references to create new characters and film sets with which to battle. String together combo chains of discourteous dialogue to verbally beat down your scene partners for top billing in single-player or online and local multiplayer.

True to modern moviemaking, Oh…Sir! The Hollywood Roast takes the series in a dark direction, with gritty new features like an expanded career mode, character creation tools and controller integration. The script has been rewritten a dozen times by heavy-handed executives to ensure that Oh…Sir! The Hollywood Roast offers twice the vocabulary of its predecessor. The producers have also recast and redesigned the scoring system for more engaging fights while introducing a hot new charged comeback mechanic that lets players drop the final curtain on each other with dramatic effect.

Oh…Sir! The Hollywood Roast will launch on May 31. The original cult classic, Oh…Sir!! The Insult Simulator, will launch on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system on May 30 and on Xbox One in June. For the latest updates until then, please visit http://store.steampowered.com/app/575330, and follow us on Twitter @GambitiousInc and @VileMonarch.

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About Vile Monarch

Vile Monarch is a hard rock game studio created by two twisted minds: Kacper Kwiatkowski and Grzegorz Mazur, who catapulted from 11 bit studios where they had worked together on This War of Mine. Soon after he was born, the Monarch started using his exceptionally skilful minions to start making engaging video games for various platforms, full of surprising, novel ideas. And what’s worse, he forced them to have fun while working! All of it to – you wouldn’t guess – conquer the world!  Vile Monarch lives in his castle in Warsaw, Poland. He likes rock music, beer and Mad Max: Fury Road.

About Gambitious, Inc.

Launched in 2012, Gambitious, Inc. is the first global crowd-financing platform exclusively for games. With a mission to create and foster a sustainable ecosystem for independent game creation and publishing, Gambitious utilizes its evolving set of creative crowd financing tools and techniques to get more great game titles funded, produced and successfully released. The company’s publishing label, Gambitious Digital Entertainment, was created in 2014 to offer professional, developer-friendly production, marketing and distribution services in order to ensure a timely return to investors and developers on projects. Gambitious has successfully established partnerships and released its titles on Steam, the PlayStation®Store, Xbox Games Store, GOG.com, Humble and the Mac App Store, as well as a number of emerging global digital distributors. For more information, visit the official Gambitious website, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

EXPERIENCE THE THRILL OF RALLYCROSS IN DiRT® 4™

New Gameplay Trailer Shows off New Cars and Incredible Rally Content

Larkspur, Calif. – May 23, 2017 – Codemasters and Deep Silver today released the latest DiRT® 4™ trailer showcasing the game’s incredible rallycross content across various classes and circuits. You can view the new action-packed, wheel to wheel trailer on the official DiRT

DiRT 4 is the official game of the FIA World Rallycross championship and the new gameplay trailer shows Supercars racing at Lohéac Bretagne, Montalegre, Lydden Hill, Hell and Holjes. In addition to the Supercar class, DiRT 4 also has rallycross racing in RX2, Super 1600s, Group B classics and crosskarts making it a fully-fledged rallycross experience.

Developed in consultation from two time FIA World Rallycross Champion, Petter Solberg, the rallycross handling in DiRT 4 has undergone a complete overhaul to ensure it is as close to the real thing as possible.

Rallycross is thrilling multicar, circuit racing on mixed surfaces made up of both dirt and asphalt. The short, quick-fire races take four to six laps and each car must complete at least one ‘Joker Lap’ which is longer than the traditional lap leading to tactical, enthralling wheel-to-wheel racing. Drivers compete in four qualifying races before the top drivers make the semifinals and final. The supercar class in the FIA World Rallycross Championship consists of 600bhp beasts that accelerate from 0-60mph in under 2 seconds – faster than a Formula One car.

Launching on PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one entertainment system by Microsoft, and Windows PC via Steam on  June 6th, 2017 DiRT 4 challenges you to Be Fearless as you take the wheel of the world’s most iconic and powerful off-road vehicles. Featuring two different handling models, Gamer and Simulation, DiRT 4 offers both depth and accessibility for players old and new to the franchise. The game’s innovative Your Stage system allows you to produce a near infinite number of unique rally stages at the touch of a button.

Keep up with all the news and follow updates from the studio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dirtgame and Twitter: https://twitter.com/dirtgame.

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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.

Psychedelic Sci-Fi Virtual Reality Game FORM From Charm Games to Launch on HTC Vive June 1

Vancouver-based Independent Video Game Studio to Also Release New VR Puzzle Game on Oculus Touch Soon After

Vancouver – May 23, 2017 – Get ready to discover the depths of inner consciousness as independent video game developer Charm Games announces today that its surreal, virtual reality puzzle game, FORM, will come to HTC Vive on June 1 for $19.99 and for one week FORM will be available for a discount. In addition, FORM will release on Oculus Touch soon and on PlayStation VR in early 2018.

Set in a remote Alaskan research facility, players guide Dr. Devin Eli, a brilliant physicist with superhuman powers of geometric visualization, on a VR journey to uncover the secrets behind a recently discovered ancient artifact, The Obelisk. As Dr. Eli, players will solve stimulating puzzles and explore surreal environments built from Dr. Eli’s memories, dreams and fears.

In FORM players assemble puzzle pieces, unlock doors and open rifts to alternative realities. While advancing through the game, puzzles and environments become more complex and intertwined, accessing the deeper and more distant recesses of Dr. Eli’s mind. By solving these puzzles and “unlocking” the constraints of Dr. Eli’s mind, players will ascend through progressively higher levels of consciousness to discover a path toward Dr. Eli’s true destiny.

“FORM is about exploring reality through rich narrative in breathtaking dreamlike environments,” said Alan Jernigan, Co-founder of Charm Games. “With no death or time constraints, players are free to investigate the surroundings and solve mysteries at their own pace. Thanks to our focus on comfort and intuitive controls, people can play either seated or standing and with zero motion sickness.”

For more information regarding FORM please visit the game’s website, or Charm’s Facebook and Twitter pages.

DEFINING TITLE IN THE SERIES, STAR OCEAN: TILL THE END OF TIME NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE PLAYSTATION®4 SYSTEM

LONDON (23^rd May 2017) –   Fans can now relive the essential STAR OCEAN® experience, STAR OCEAN: Till the End of Time™ on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. Originally released in 2004 for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the HD title includes new features unique to the PlayStation®4 system, such as trophy support, share functionality, and remote play.

The new STAR OCEAN: Till the End of Time launch trailer is also available to view on YouTube:

The story begins in the year SD 772 as STAR OCEAN’s protagonist, Fayt brings his family and childhood friend, Sophia to the Federation-managed resort planet Hyda for a long-deserved vacation. Their dreamy holiday turns into a nightmare when Hyda is attacked by an unknown space military. In the heat of the attack, Fayt is separated from Sophia and his family and begins an emotional quest into the unknown to find his loved ones.

STAR OCEAN overflows with action, exploration, fast-paced combat and an intricate plot, which results in an immensely deep gaming adventure.  Character development is versatile and open-ended, allowing for true freedom in character growth through battle.

STAR OCEAN: Till the End of Time is available digitally from the PlayStation®Store now: http://bit.ly/2qKmqdf

Related Links:

Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/starocean/
Official Twitter account: https://twitter.com/starocean

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive™, Crystal Dynamics®, and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 130 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 70 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 58 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at http://eu.square-enix.com/en

BECOME THE CRIMSON DEMON OF WAR IN SAMURAI WARRIORS: SPIRIT OF SANADA

Multi-Stage Battles, Fresh Strategy Elements and a Bustling Castle Town Debut in Latest One-Versus-Thousands Action Title, Available This Week on PlayStation®4 and Steam®

Hertfordshire, 23^rd May 2017 – KOEI TECMO Europe today proudly announced the release of SAMURAI WARRIORS: Spirit of Sanada, the latest entry in the renowned SAMURAI WARRIORS action series available today digitally on Windows PC via Steam® and on the 26th May 2017 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. Those who purchase the title through Steam® within the first week of launch will receive a 10% discount, alongside all of the pre-order bonuses available on PlayStation®4. A historically inspired action title set in Sengoku era Japan, SAMURAI WARRIORS: Spirit of Sanada focuses on the legendary Sanada Clan and their fierce will to survive. Players will follow the heroic tale of the Sanada Clan through fascinating, fan-favourite characters such as Yukimura Sanada, experiencing the journey of his upbringing, motives and struggles as he rises to the title of “The Crimson Demon of War.”

SAMURAI WARRIORS: Spirit of Sanada features the time-tested “one versus thousands” gameplay style of the Warriors series with a plenitude of new additions. For example, combat will now occur over a longer period of time across multiple battlefields with the inclusion of Multi-Stage Battles. Through these intense conflicts, players will be able to experience historical events like never before and witness situations develop first hand.  On Secondary Battlefields, players will be able to engage in battles where the Sanada family did not play a major role, and earn extra experience and items for participating while witnessing key historical events from another perspective.

Furthermore, outside of combat, players can enjoy a variety of activities at the Castle Town as it grows from a quiet and peaceful village to bustling and prosperous city. Players can reside there while preparing for the next battle and converse with officers and townspeople to gain a deeper insight into their daily lives. The fear of war and the celebration of victory both have their own effects on the morale of the people encountered, and some will ask for help with their troubles by offering missions.

Players can also spend their time at the Castle Town gathering information, enjoying mini games and completing Feats – tests of combat that reward players with coins. When six coins are accumulated, these Sanada Six Coins can be used on the battlefield to trigger Stratagems – special strategies which will alter the flow of battle. The effect of a Stratagem will differ each time it is used, allowing for unique opportunities to change the tide of battle, and these strategies can be further enhanced by utilising the newly implemented passage of time features to one’s advantage. During the day, Officers will appear on the battlefield more frequently and players will be able to see the entire map and enemy locations, whereas at night enemy placements will not be visible and Ninjas will appear to stealthily attack their opponents.

KOEI TECMO Europe also released an action-packed trailer teasing the tale of the Sanada Clan, alongside a first look at a mature Yukimura Sanada and a selection of screenshots detailing the new features available in SAMURAI WARRIORS: Spirit of Sanada.

To stay in touch with all the latest SAMURAI WARRIORS: Spirit of Sanada news, please visit the official site at www.koeitecmoeurope.com/spiritofsanada, like www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames, and follow us on Twitter @koeitecmoeurope

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive® and Ninja Gaiden®series. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. On April 1, 2009, KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD was established as a result of the TECMO, LTD. and KOEI Co., Ltd. merger. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com

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