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Welcome to Suplex City: WWE® 2K17 Now Available on Windows PC

Welcome to Suplex City: WWE® 2K17 Now Available on Windows PC

Premier WWE® simulation video game experience arrives for Windows PC, including the largest roster of WWE and NXT® Superstars in franchise history, significant gameplay additions and enhancements, extensive customization options and more

Sydney, Australia – February 8, 2017 – 2K today announced that WWE® 2K17, the latest addition to the flagship WWE video game franchise, is now available for Windows PC. The new release delivers all the authenticity and action offered in WWE 2K17 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, including the largest roster of WWE and NXT® Superstars in franchise history; extensive new options in Creation Suite and Universe Mode; the opportunity to “Become a Paul Heyman Guy” in MyCareer Mode; as well as substantial gameplay additions and enhancements.

Fans may choose between the WWE 2K17 Standard Edition for a SRP of AUD$69.95(USD$49.99)/NZD$79.95 and the WWE 2K17 Digital Deluxe Edition for a SRP of AUD$107.95(USD$74.99)/NZD$119.95 as well as purchase the WWE 2K17 Season Pass for a SRP of AUD$44.95(USD$29.99)/NZD$49.15. All downloadable content currently available for all console versions is available for Windows PC on launch day. The Hall of Fame Showcase, which includes playable real-life and fantasy matchups inspired by WWE’s Hall of Fame Class of 2016 inductees, will be available as downloadable content for all platforms later this year.

“We received great feedback from fans and critics that helped us further improve the game’s core gameplay mechanics and expand several popular features, including the Creation Suite, Universe Mode and MyCareer Mode,” said Greg Thomas, President at Visual Concepts. “Coupled with last year’s success in bringing the series to PC, we are confident WWE 2K17 will deliver our most authentic and comprehensive WWE gameplay experience to an even broader global audience.”

Details on all available Windows PC content options for WWE 2K17 are as follows:

WWE 2K17 Standard Edition for Windows PC – Content with Game Purchase

  • Full Game;
  • Goldberg Pack: Access to two playable versions of legendary WCW and WWE star Bill Goldberg, as well as playable WCW Monday Nitro and Halloween Havoc arenas.

WWE 2K17 Digital Deluxe Edition for Windows PC – Content with Game Purchase

  • Full Game;
  • Goldberg Pack: Access to two playable versions of legendary WCW and WWE star Bill Goldberg, as well as playable WCW Monday Nitro and Halloween Havoc arenas;
  • Season Pass, including:
    • MyPlayer Kick Start: Players will gain access to unlock and boost created Superstar ratings and attributes made available at launch as part of the game’s MyCareer Mode; players can also unlock all clothing made available at launch that provides attribute boosts in MyCareer Mode;
    • Accelerator: Access to all unlockable content available in the game’s VC Purchasable Section (excluding downloadable content); Ability to decide the overall rankings and attribute levels for all playable characters throughout the life of the product;
    • NXT Enhancement Pack: Playable NXT Superstars Apollo Crews, Nia Jax and Shinsuke Nakamura; Players can also earn a 50 percent boost in points while competing at NXT during MyCareer Mode;
    • Legends Pack: Playable WWE Legends Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake, Eddie Guerrero, Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, Sycho Sid and Tatanka;
    • New Moves Pack: Variety of new in-game moves, including the Swingout Neckbreaker (made popular by WWE Superstar Charlotte); the Elbro Drop (made popular by WWE Superstar Zack Ryder); the Face Wash Combo (made popular by NXT Superstar Samoa Joe); and the TJP Clutch (made popular by WWE Superstar T.J. Perkins);
    • Future Stars Pack: Playable WWE and NXT Superstars Austin Aries, Karl Anderson, Luke Gallows, Mojo Rawley and Tye Dillinger;
    • Hall of Fame Showcase (available post-launch): Playable matches include Cactus Jack and Diamond Dallas Page vs. The Fabulous Freebirds (Jimmy Garvin and Michael “PS” Hayes) (WCW Saturday Night 1992); The Fabulous Freebirds (Buddy Roberts and Michael “PS” Hayes) vs. Kerry and Kevin Von Erich (WCCW 1986); Ivory vs. Jacqueline (SmackDown 2000); Sting (gold and black tights) vs. Ric Flair (Clash of Champions 1988); Sting (n.W.o. Wolfpac ring gear) vs. Bret Hart (WCW Halloween Havoc 1998); Papa Shango vs. The Godfather (Dream Match); and Big Boss Man (with Albert) vs. Big Show (Armageddon 1999).

WWE 2K17 Season Pass for Windows PC – Content with Purchase

  • MyPlayer Kick Start;
  • Accelerator;
  • NXT Enhancement Pack;
  • Legends Pack;
  • New Moves Pack;
  • Future Stars Pack;
  • Hall of Fame Showcase (available post-launch).

About WWE 2K17 for Windows PC

  • Extensive Roster: Featuring more than 135 playable WWE and NXT Superstars, including cover Superstar Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Andre the Giant, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, A.J. Styles, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, Finn Bálor, Dean Ambrose, Charlotte, Bayley, Sasha Banks and Samoa Joe, WWE 2K17 delivers the largest roster in WWE games history;
  • Bill Goldberg: Consumers who purchase WWE 2K17 for Windows PC at any participating retailer will receive two playable characters of legendary WCW® and WWE star Bill Goldberg, as well as playable WCW Monday Nitro and Halloween Havoc arenas, at no extra cost;
  • Gameplay Enhancements: WWE 2K17 gives players greater control of the action, including the return of playable backstage and crowd areas. Primary gameplay enhancements include increased responsiveness, updated game systems like Ladders, Taunts and a new Secondary Submission System, as well as thousands of new animations;
  • Creation Suite: WWE 2K17’s Creation Suite delivers greater control for players to customize, build and share their own unique WWE Superstars, Arenas, Entrances, Shows and more. New features include the full Highlight Replay system, which enables players to record video highlights from their matches and use the footage to design custom entrance videos in Create-a-Video and Create-a-Victory;
  • MyCareer Mode: The franchise’s career-driven mode, now in its third year, lets players experience what it takes to become a WWE Superstar, including options to jump ahead to the main roster, become a “Paul Heyman Guy,” engage in deeper rivalries, earn more than one title, get merchandise royalties and more. In addition, they can take advantage of a brand new Promo Engine that enables players to put their speaking and charisma skills on display. A series of scripted options and a performance meter show how impactful chosen words resonate with the audience; the more intense the reaction, the better the rewards for a player, including boosted ratings, popularity and bank account;
  • Universe Mode: WWE 2K17 introduces a new Show Presentation system and Promo Engine. These new features provide increased possibilities, including run-ins, as well as pre- and post-match attacks and the ability to express the thoughts and emotions of WWE Superstars. In addition, players will experience revamped Universe Mode cut scenes, including familiar and brand new scenarios;
  • Soundtrack: Personally curated by legendary hip-hop recording artist, producer, entrepreneur and WWE enthusiast Sean “Diddy” Combs a.k.a. Puff Daddy, the WWE 2K17 in-game soundtrack features 13 unique songs from established and emerging artists, including:
    • Action Bronson & Joey Bada$$ (feat. Rico Love) – “What About The Rest Of Us”;
    • Anderson .Paak – “Come Down”;
    • Andy Black – “We Don’t Have To Dance”;
    • Axwell Λ Ingrosso – “This Time”;
    • Black Sabbath – “Paranoid”;
    • Bring Me The Horizon – “Run”;
    • FIDLAR – “Drone”;
    • French Montana (feat. Kodak Black) – “Lockjaw”;
    • iSHi (feat. French Montana, Wale, & Raekwon) – “We Run”;
    • P. Diddy, Black Rob & Mark Curry – “Bad Boy For Life”;
    • Travis Barker & Yelawolf – “Out of Control”;
    • Twenty One Pilots – “Ride”;
    • Yellow Claw (feat. Lil Eddie) – “We Made It.”

Developed collaboratively by Yuke’s and Visual Concepts, a 2K studio, WWE 2K17 is rated ‘M’ in Australia and New Zealand and is now available on PS4™ and PS3™ systems, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Windows PC. For more information on WWE 2K17 and 2K, visit wwe.2k.com, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #WWE2K17 or subscribe on YouTube.

2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

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About WWE

WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family friendly entertainment on its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms. WWE programming reaches more than 650 million homes worldwide in 25 languages. WWE Network, the first-ever 24/7 over-the-top premium network that includes all live pay-per-views, scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand library, is currently available in more than 180 countries. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai, Munich and Tokyo.

Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.

Trademarks: All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks, logos and copyrights are the exclusive property of WWE and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

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About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products through its two wholly-owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K. Our products are designed for console systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com.

About 2K

Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment globally for console systems, handheld gaming systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, which are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment. The 2K label has some of the most talented development studios in the world today, including Firaxis Games, Visual Concepts, Hangar 13 and Cat Daddy Games. 2K’s stable of high quality titles includes the critically acclaimed BioShock®, Borderlands™, Mafia, and XCOM® franchises, the beloved Sid Meier’s Civilization series, Evolve™, Battleborn®, the popular WWE 2K franchise and NBA 2K, the highest rated* annual sports title of this console generation.

2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). For more information, please visit www.2k.com.

 

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The List of Madman’s Anime Releases of February 8, 2017

Madman Entertainment has released 12 anime titles in stores across Australia today. All of their anime releases of February 8, 2017 come with an English dub except for The Asterisk War.

  • Aoharu x Machinegun on DVD. Includes all 12 episodes. The Japanese preview video and the textless opening and ending animation sequences are included as on-disc extras.
  • Chaos Dragon on DVD. Includes all 12 episodes.
  • Death Parade on DVD and Blu-ray. Contains all 12 episodes. The on-disc extras listed for the DVD edition include the Death Billiards OVA, the textless opening animation for “Flyers” and the textless ending animation for “Last Theater”. Commentary tracks for episodes 3 and 12 and a video titled “Playing with House Money” are also listed as on-disc extras on the product page for the Blu-ray edition.
  • Eureka Seven Ao on limited edition Blu-ray. Includes all 24 episodes. The on-disc extras include: audio commentary for episodes 5 and 10, “Inside the Booth: Eureka Seven AO”, the original commercials, the OVA episode “The Flowers of the Jungfraujoch”, video commentary for episodes 21 and 24, promotional videos and the textless opening and ending animation sequences.
  • Fairy Tail Collection 22 on DVD and Blu-ray. Includes episodes 253-265. The on-disc extras include commentary for episodes 253 and 258, “Fairy Tail in the Booth: Sting, Rogue, & Mard Geer”, the textless opening animation for “Believe in Myself”, the textless opening animation for “Azayakana Tabiji” and the U.S. trailer.
  • Heavy Object Part 1 on DVD. Includes all 12 episodes.
  • Puella Magi Madoka Magica Complete TV Series on DVD and Blu-ray. Includes all 12 episodes.
  • Sailor Moon S (Season 3) Part 1 on standard and limited edition DVD. Includes episodes 90-108. The product page for the limited edition release lists the textless opening and ending animation sequences as on-disc extras and a booklet as a physical extra.
  • Shimoneta: A Boring World Where the Concept of Dirty Jokes Doesn’t Exist on DVD and Blu-ray. Includes all 12 episodes. The on-disc extras include: “Moms Watch Shimoneta”, episode commentaries, promotional videos, web previews and the textless opening and ending animation sequences.
  • Snow White with the Red Hair Season 1 on DVD and Blu-ray. Includes all 12 episodes of the first season. The product page for the DVD edition lists the textless opening and ending animation sequences as on-disc extras. Commentary tracks for episodes 9 and 11, promotional videos, the commercial collection and the U.S. trailer are also listed as on-disc extras for the Blu-ray edition.
  • The Asterisk War Part 1 on DVD. Includes the first 12 episodes.
  • Ultimate Otaku Teacher Part 1 on DVD. Includes the first 12 episodes. The textless opening animation for “Youthful Dreamer” and the textless ending animation for “DREAMIN'” are included as on-disc extras.

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Operation Velvet Shell Launches Tomorrow

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Year 2 is going to start with a bang tomorrow. The first of four DLC packs, entitled “Operation Velvet Shell,” will launch on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows for Year 2 Season Pass holders first. Non-Season Pass owners can use Renown or R6 Credits to buy operators and weapon skins separately starting February 14th. The new map Coastline will be available for free to all players.

The pack stars the Spanish Grupo Especial de Operaciones and introduces two new operators, four signature weapon skins, and the new Coastline map. Mira is the new defender, a mechanical genius armed with the Vector 45 ACP or ITA12L. She can reinforce machinery to ensure attackers get a nasty surprise when they try to target the weak points. The GEO’s attacker is Jackal, a veteran tracker with a device capable of tracking an enemy player’s foot prints. Both their skills will be useful in the new Coastline map set on the shores of Ibiza where the attackers must enter through the rocky shores and then raid Ibiza’s famed bars and clubs.

https://youtu.be/kVnN0Tumb5o

Ubisoft Releases an Immersive 360° For Honor Cinematic Trailer

With 360° videos becoming more and more popular on YouTube, it was only a matter of time for video game developers to start delivering video game trailers in the same format. Ubisoft released a brand new trailer for their upcoming melee game For Honor today featuring an immersive stroll through vicious battle between the game’s three factions: Knights, Samurai, and Vikings. The trailer was recorded using motion capture technology using real actors.

For Honor pits three of the most famed warriors in history against each other in a no holds barred melee. The Open Beta test will run this weekend from February 10-13th. The game launches on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on February 14th.

https://youtu.be/TXMm-2vQLJo

THE GOLF CLUB 2 SWINGS INTO ACTION WITH NEW FEATURES AND IMPROVED GAMEPLAY

THE GOLF CLUB 2 SWINGS INTO ACTION WITH NEW FEATURES AND IMPROVED GAMEPLAY 

Maximum Games and HB Studios Tee Off Game Development Details in Preparation of Upcoming Launch on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC

February 7, 2017 – Walnut Creek, CA – Foooore! Video game publisher Maximum Games, in partnership with developer HB Studios, has today released a brand-new first look trailer for their highly anticipated sports game, The Golf Club 2. Further expanding upon the popular first installment, The Golf Club 2 aims to hit a hole in one with its huge community of players, as well as newcomers to the franchise, when it releases this Spring on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC via Steam®.

In this first in-depth look at the game, Maximum Games and HB Studios shed light on the process behind the game’s development, focusing on all-new features that take the game to a whole new level. Now with a progression-based Career Mode, the addition of Societies, and improved Course Creator, The Golf Club 2 replicates a compelling and authentic experience of being on the green. Alongside these giant improvements to the game, The Golf Club 2 scores big with a host of new environments, cutting-edge swing mechanics, limitless customization options and dynamic online tournaments.

Responding to the request of The Golf Club community, the developers have now built out a series of tournaments players must advance through in Career Mode to move up in status. As you progress through your season, your competition grows with you, pushing you to improve your game. Career earnings from each event and season give you the freedom to purchase clothing and accessories for your golfer, along with membership dues to Societies.

Players will now be able to create their own online Society or join a pre-existing one. While you can be part of more than one Society, one of them will be your Primary Membership. You’ll represent your Society in all events you play, climbing your way to the top of Team Leaderboards and upgrading your clubhouse as you progress.

The Course Creator, a signature feature that HB Studios is committed to perfecting in each of its titles, also sees vast improvement in this upcoming sequel, with more creative freedom to build the ideal course to suit any player’s style. Fans of the first installment can either start fresh or upgrade a previous masterpiece from The Golf Club. Included in the new additions to the Course Creator are: tournament dressings with media stands, crowd placement, multi-level water features, and more.

Players can get a head start on their career and pre-order The Golf Club 2 now for $49.99. They will receive the “Day 1” edition which includes the following bonus content:

  • Moneybags – Save time and get rich quick with an instant payout that will boost your career and give you serious purchasing power
  • Elite Club – Make your competitors jealous and stand out among the crowd with an exclusive 24K solid gold driver
  • Premier Clubhouse – Gain access to an exclusive high society clubhouse for you and your friends
  • Heirloom Apparel – Play in style with a throwback outfit from the golden age of golf
  • Elite Emblem – Add class to your Society logo with a signature badge

For additional pre-order and product information, please visit: www.thegolfclub2.com.

The Golf Club 2 is currently in development from HB Studios and will be published by Maximum Games. The game will be available for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and digitally on PC this Spring.

For more information on Maximum Games, please visit: http://www.maximumgames.com.

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 http://www.maximumgames.com.

About HB Studios

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada, HB Studios is an electronic entertainment software company that specializes in creating console, mobile, handheld and PC games. With the release of The Golf Club for PS4, Xbox One and PC in May 2014, HB Studios has shipped 45 titles selling more than 27 million units, and contributed to 19 others. More information about HB Studios and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.hb-studios.com.

 

© 2017 HB Studios Multimedia Ltd. Developed by HB Studios. HB Studios, HB Studios logo, The Golf Club 2 and The Golf Club 2 logo are trademarks of HB Studios Multimedia Ltd. Published under license by Maximum Games™. Maximum Games™ and the Maximum Games™ logo are trademarks of Maximum Games, LLC. All rights reserved.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE BRINGS ATELIER SOPHIE AND NIGHTS OF AZURE TO STEAM®

KOEI TECMO EUROPE BRINGS ATELIER SOPHIE AND NIGHTS OF AZURE TO STEAM®

GUST Studios Makes Windows PC Debut with Two Popular RPGs Plus Included DLC for £24.99 Each; 20% Bundle Discount When Purchased Together

Hertfordshire, 7th February 2017 — KOEI TECMO Europe today proudly announced that two popular titles from longtime developer GUST Studios, Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book and Nights of Azure, are now available on Windows PC via Steam® for £24.99 each. PC gamers are able to experience the colorful worlds of GUST Studios for the first time with these inaugural releases, and will receive a 20% discount if both titles are purchased at the same time.

To celebrate the developer’s jump to PC, the Steam® release of Atelier Sophie comes packed with a wide variety of DLC, including a collection of items to aid players on their adventure, background music packs featuring fan favorite tracks from the Atelier series, an additional “Hidden Archive” map, and a selection of delightful costumes for Plachta, such as the Doll Making costume Viorage, Silver Tail, Mascoty, Lady Saber, Saint Knight and the Aqua Suit. Nights of Azure includes the adorable Gust-chan support character, who can be summoned to gain an upper hand in battles.

About Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book

Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book follows the exploits of young novice Alchemist, Sophie Neuenmuller, who discovers she is the owner of an enigmatic book imbued with a soul. This Mysterious Book seems to hold all the secrets to the art of Alchemy, even going on to become Sophie’s mentor. Uncover the mysteries of Alchemy that have been hidden away and forgotten alongside Plachta, the Mysterious Book, and experiment with the revamped Synthesis system to learn new Alchemy recipes at any pace! Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book was originally released for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system.

About Nights of Azure

Marking a new action-oriented and darker direction for titles from GUST Studios, Nights of Azure tells a tragic tale of two friends faced with impossible decisions that will test their loyalty to their quest – and to each other. In the kingdom of Ruswal, very few people leave their homes after nightfall, let alone have the strength and skill to take on the powerful, azure-blooded demons that plague the island. One of the best among these brave few is Arnice, a knight of great skill and power, who is assisted by her friend and priestess Lilysse in a quest to rid the land of these monsters. However, they soon find out that the solution to the island’s problems might not be as simple as defeating enemies in battle. Nights of Azure was previously exclusive to the PS4™ system.

For more information on the Steam releases of Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book and Nights of Azure, please like us on www.facebook.com/ateliergames 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 

©2017 KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Atelier Sophie and GUST are registered trademarks or trademarks of KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.

 

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE collaboration event kicks off today

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE collaboration event kicks off today

Celebratory 10 Million Players Campaign also Detailed, STEAM Version Available Now

LONDON (7th February 2017) –  Having achieved over 10 million registered users worldwide, Square Enix Ltd. today announced the start of a selection of special reward campaigns for its critically acclaimed mobile RPG adventure MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY™, including a limited time FINAL FANTASY® VII REMAKE collaboration event.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of FINAL FANTASY VII, an exclusive collaboration event begins today bringing the mysterious city of Midgar to MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY as a special region for a limited time only.

The event will be released in three parts throughout February and will be available until the 1st April. By progressing through the region, players can obtain a selection of items including a strengthened “Masamume” weapon and “Aerith Echo”. The FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE collaboration event will also bring SOLDIER 1st Class, a new warrior-type Legend job to the overall line-up, as well as a selection of Collaboration Cards available for limited times throughout the event.

Additionally, a special campaign to celebrate over 10 million registered users also started today. Until 28th February, players can obtain some spectacular gifts including special log-in bonuses. Bonus items can be found in your present box each day, and could include up to 14 Summon Tickets and 2 Growstars!

MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY is available to from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, and STEAM now. For more information, visit: http://www.eu.square-enix.com/mobiusff/ .

Related Links:
Official Website: http://www.eu.square-enix.com/mobiusff/
STEAM: http://store.steampowered.com/app/536930
Apple App Store https://itunes.apple.com/app/mobius-final-fantasy/id1091974564?l=ja&ls=1&mt=8
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.square_enix.android_googleplay.mobiusff_ne
Official FINAL FANTASY Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MobiusFinalFantasy
Official FINAL FANTASY Twitter: https://twitter.com/mobiusFF_NE

About the FINAL FANTASY Portal App
The free-to-download “FINAL FANTASY Portal App” provides the latest and greatest on all things FINAL FANTASY, as well as exclusive promotional trailers and developer commentary. By logging in with their Square Enix account, players can accumulate points that can be exchanged for various items. Also, the iconic Triple Triad card game from FINAL FANTASY VIII makes its mobile debut and is playable in the app.

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.

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Dawn of Andromeda ‘TITANS’ Update, Packed with Tons of Additions

Dawn of Andromeda ‘TITANS’ Update, Packed with Tons of Additions 

Haarlem, The Netherlands – February 6, 2017 – Developer Grey Wolf Entertainment and publisher Iceberg Interactive announces a major update today for its pausable, real-time space 4x title Dawn of Andromeda (PC), available in Steam’s Early Access program.  A brand-new ship class, ‘The Titans’ and the much-requested option to edit existing designs and retrofit ships, are now implemented. Moreover, the player will find new space creature types, late game events, Dead Stars, new backgrounds, new traits, and technologies.

For the complete changelog of the Titans update, please visit the official Dawn of Andromeda Steam Hub.

Mike Domingues, lead developer at Grey Wolf Entertainment says: “We are very happy to announce the release of the biggest update we’ve done so far, codenamed Titan. The past two months have been very exciting for us, we’ve received some great feedback from the community and we already feel Dawn of Andromeda has come a long way since the first build we released in Steam’s Early Access. There is still work to do but we are very happy with the progress so far and can’t wait to show what we have in store for the near future.”

Steam Early Access keys for PC are available to all interested press. Please contact the Iceberg PR team at [email protected]

Dawn of Andromeda is now available at a 20% discount this week on Steam. Publisher Iceberg Interactive is planning to release the game from Early Access in Q2-17 http://store.steampowered.com/app/427570

Features:

  • Explore, expand, exploit and exterminate in this real-time space strategy game, featuring real-time combat in a dynamic and ever-evolving galaxy
  • New factions and characters can join the fray mid-game; artefacts, ruins, anomalies and a huge variety of fascinating elements are scattered throughout the galaxy and can yield new research opportunities. Various characters such as outlaws, merchants, travelers and others roam the galaxy
  • Asymmetric gameplay. Not all races discover space travel at the same time, some may have yet to discover it, some may have already built a mighty empire, and some races may be naturally stronger than others. However, if you’d rather prefer a traditional 4X experience and start an entirely symmetric game, it’s up to you
  • Pre-designed, customizable, and randomly generated races, each with their own unique backgrounds and traits
  • Accessible gameplay, featuring a highly-intuitive User Interface
  • Eras; unique scenarios, each with a pre-designed galaxy and background stories which you can play as one of the existing factions, each with their own victory conditions, traits, challenges and ongoing conflicts and relationships (Not Available at the start of Early Access)
  • Research incredible technology, from weapons so powerful they can destroy an entire planet, to Dyson Spheres
  • Explore ruins, anomalies and much more. You may even find artefacts you can study, projects you can start and come across interesting events and quests you can take on
  • In-depth diplomacy system. Make allies and enemies, but beware, each action you take can change how the rest of the galaxy will view you. Destroying an entire planet, or just praising or denouncing another race, can have a deep impact on the balance of the entire galaxy
  • Reduce micromanagement by appointing governors to your colonies and council members to your empire, all of whom can be leveled up. Each come with their own unique traits, happiness and experience
  • Multiple, customizable victory conditions, which can even be set to vary for each faction, changing how each faction operates and making for unpredictable friends and foes

ABOUT DAWN OF ANDROMEDA

Andromeda has seen quieter days, and it’s up to you to take the reins of one of several civilizations, and guide it through the many hidden dangers in the galaxy. Dawn of Andromeda is a pausable, real-time space 4X game focused on providing a fun, immersive and accessible experience that allows you to truly play as an Emperor. Build your empire, colonize new planets, interact with other factions and characters, research new technologies and build fleets so powerful, your enemies will tremble.

Explore a galaxy filled with diverse factions, outlaws, merchants, pirate clans and mercenaries but also anomalies, black holes, ancient artefacts, ruins and much more. Arriving in a new system may provide new opportunities, or open a new can of worms.

ABOUT GREY WOLF ENTERTAINMENT

Grey Wolf Entertainment is a small studio based in Leiria, Portugal. It’s made up of ambitious and dedicated individuals who share a strong passion for videogames, and an equally strong passion for creating great videogames. Grey Wolf’s first title is Dawn of Andromeda, an ambitious space 4X strategy game due to be released in March, 2017.

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, Starpoint Gemini Warlords, Dawn of Andromeda, Empathy and Conarium– with further promising games in the pipeline.

Catch up with the Super Bowl Baywatch Spot with New Trailer

It is time to catch up with the Baywatch Super Bowl trailer in case you were asleep on the other side of the world during the big game or you were just too busy losing your mind over the Patriot’s insane come from behind victory! Paramount Pictures has released the new trailer online featuring a mix of new and old footage from the film.

Baywatch is the movie reboot of the classic 1990s TV series that propelled David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson into household names. The new film stars Dwayne Johnson as Mitch Buchannon, a veteran lifeguard who is trying to save the Baywatch lifeguard team from being shut down, and Zac Efron as Matt Brody, the brash young new recruit brought in to make the Baywatch team relevant again. Baywatch is set to hit Australian cinemas on June 1st.

https://youtu.be/v5nxzrGu7ps

Nexon and Neople Games Release Evil Factory, Retro-Arcade-Styled Mobile Game Packed with Epic Boss Battles

Nexon and Neople Games Release Evil Factory, Retro-Arcade-Styled Mobile Game Packed with Epic Boss Battles

Enter the Factory, Beat Down Bosses and Save the World!

EMERYVILLE, Calif. – February 6, 2017 – Nexon and developer Neople have released Evil Factory, a mobile top-down action game that combines a retro 80’s art style and an original electronic soundtrack with challenging modern arcade gameplay. Developed by a team of creative visionaries behind Dungeon Fighter Online, the hit side-scrolling arcade game, Evil Factory is available now as a free download on the App Store for iPhone and iPad and on Google Play for Android devices.

Evil Factory skips over the cannon-fodder minions and throws players straight into challenging battles against huge 8-bit bosses. Each massive, screen-filling foe employs a challenging series of attacks that require players to react quickly and cleverly while using their arsenal of weapons and character boosts to survive each fast-paced battle. Evil Factory fuses detailed retro art and classic arcade gameplay with modern gameplay features including weapon upgrades, character progression, leaderboards and weekly events.

Watch the Launch Trailer (https://youtu.be/8UU_t-mdMFU)

Evil Factory is a major passion project for us, showing off our distinct stylistic vision with gameplay that takes inspiration from some of our favorite arcade classics,” said Jaeho Hwang, Producer of Neople Games. “Our team’s creativity and imagination shines through each 8-bit pixel and over-the-top boss fight, and we can’t wait to share it with players around the world.”

In the game, players will guide Leo, a short-tempered protagonist with a mind and mouth of his own, through an outrageous suicide mission to destroy the evil factory and its vile operators. Leo must take down monstrous weaponized animals on floor after floor of the evil factory on his journey to defeat the nefarious Kraken.

“With Evil Factory, Neople has meshed modern gameplay mechanics with an uncanny retro arcade feeling for one of the most exciting, extraordinary and wild mobile games we’ve had the privilege of publishing,” said Lawrence Koh, General Manager at Nexon M. “It’s a truly unique gameplay experience which adds a brand new genre to Nexon’s expansive portfolio of AAA mobile titles, and players can expect new bosses, events and much more post-launch.”

As a modern ode to classic arcade-styled games, Evil Factory features an original retro-themed synthesizer soundtrack by Jukio “Kuabee” Kallio, creator of the soundtracks for the cult hits Luftrausers and Nuclear Throne. If the art, music and intense boss battles aren’t nostalgic enough, Evil Factory harkens back to retro gaming through the miniature game cartridges which players can collect along their journey to unlock a variety of 8-bit arcade mini-games.

Evil Factory can be downloaded on the App Store for iPhone and iPad and on Google Play for Android devices. The soundtrack is available for purchase on Bandcamp.

About NEXON
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.

About Neople Games
Neople (www.neople.co.kr ), an online game development company, was founded in 2001 and became a subsidiary of Nexon Korea in 2008. As their slogan “We Make Wonders” accurately states, Neople’s goal is to create highly differentiated and fun games. With the flagship title, Dungeon and Fighter, which has more than 400 million players all around the world, and our other games such as online action third-person shooter, Cyphers, and upcoming online first-person shooter, Ghost In the Shell Online, we are one of the most advanced game development companies in the world.