NARUTO ONLINE AWARDED FACEBOOK BEST WEB GAME OF 2016 AND FOLLOWS UP WITH BRAND NEW UPDATES

Oasis Games Ltd, a leading independent publisher, today announced updated content for Naruto Online, the turn-based MMORPG for Windows PC.  Following its recent award for Facebook’s Best Web Game of 2016, NARUTO ONLINE will be receiving a host of additions to start the new year strong.  This 2.0 update will implement new features including changes to the Arena, new Main Character Talents, additions to the Home Interface and much more!

In the version 2.0 update, a new Season mode has been added which rewards players at the start of each new season based on the highest rank achieved in the previous season. Once a new Rank is reached, players will be awarded that Rank’s reward. Players will also be able to test lineups in the Arena’s Training Battle mode without worrying about losing Rank Points. Upon reaching level 55, a new ninja testing function will become available which will allow players to pick ninjas of their choice to try out in battle.

For a detailed list of the events and features included in the new update, please visit the NARUTO ONLINE Event Page.

About NARUTO ONLINE 

NARUTO ONLINE is entirely set in the NARUTO universe, and faithfully follows the NARUTO story portrayed in the anime series.  NARUTO ONLINE adds five brand-new characters that represent the elements of earth, water, fire, wind and lightning. Players can choose to become one of these characters and start a new adventure, gaining experience in a variety of different types of quests and gameplay modes. Players can also recruit from 170 familiar ninjas from the series including Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura to build their own team.

NARUTO ONLINE includes a single player mode, multiplayer dungeons and giant Worldboss battles, giving players tons of ways to gain experience, obtain new items and enhance their characters—and their outfits!

In partnership with BANDAI NAMCO and Tencent, NARUTO ONLINE is published by Oasis Games in North America and Europe. The game is free-to-play and browser-based, requiring a PC and Internet connection and available via the Oasis Games portal and Facebook.  This game is not rated by the ESRB.

For more information on NARUTO ONLINE visit: naruto.oasgames.com. For the latest updates follow: facebook.com/Naruto.en.  For instant access to the game visit: http://url.oasgames.com/4x.

Stars in Shadow, A Vivid Tribute to the 4x Classics, Will Release January 19, 2017 

Brand New Trailer Released for Turn-Based Strategy Title 

Haarlem, The Netherlands –  January 11, 2017 –  Publisher Iceberg Interactive is pleased to announce that turn-based 4x space strategy title Stars in Shadow will launch on PC through Steam and other digital platforms on January 19, 2017. During its time in Early Access, the game has been lauded as a great ‘tribute to Masters of Orion’ by the dedicated Steam community. As a result of the positive feedback and praise, developer Ashdar Games is looking forward to fully releasing the title to all fans of the 4x genre.

A brand new trailer showing the rich universe of Stars in Shadows is now streaming on Iceberg’s YouTube Channel HERE. 

Stars in Shadow is set to release January 19, 2017 on Steam and other digital download platforms at an SRP of $24.99. The game can already be purchased and played in Steam’s Early Access program http://store.steampowered.com/app/464880/.

Some of the highlighting features of the game include:

• Epic Scope:
  Starting at the dawn of interstellar travel, progress through four eras of technological advancement. Discover the science of planetary terraforming, upgrade your infantry battalions to battle mechs, and grow your fleet from a squadron of destroyers to an armada of planet-destroying Dread Stars

• Varied Factions:
  Seven Playable factions comprising six alien races. Each faction has different research strengths and technology options. Forming alliances, conquering neighboring species, or discovering ancient artifacts may open up additional avenues of research. Choose your race wisely as it impacts which worlds will suit you, what trades or alliances may be offered, and whether your neighbors are inclined to trust you

• Stylized Setting:
  A distinctive comic-book art style and an original, detailed universe backstory draw you into an immersive game world. Interact with a unique cast of alien characters, make friends and influence people, or crush your enemies and see them driven before you

• Focused High-Level Strategy:
  Build a vast and varied empire, taking advantage of the unique traits offered by different alien populations and the worlds they inhabit. A streamlined resource and planetary improvement model keeps the game moving even when your empire grows large

• Deep Turn-Based Tactical Combat:
  Face off against your opponents in complex 2D turn-based tactical battles. Counter your enemy’s missile barrage using point defense or interceptors, then close to energy weapon range! Stars in Shadow’s tactical engine includes several features rarely seen in turn based games. Multi-ship commands keep even large fleet battles fast-paced, and smart unit behaviors allow tight control with minimal micromanagement. Auto-resolve battles that are a foregone conclusion, while retaining the ability to replay any engagement to see exactly what happened

ABOUT STARS IN SHADOW

Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X sci-fi strategy game. Explore the stars, settle distant worlds, and build an interstellar empire. Recover ancient technologies and negotiate with alien leaders. Created by a pair of passionate strategy gamers, Stars in Shadow features streamlined empire management, sophisticated turn-based tactical combat, and detailed world building.

ABOUT ASHDAR GAMES

Ashdar Games is a small development studio based in British Columbia. Stars in Shadow will be its first title. The project is a collaboration between two avid strategy gamers, Sven Olsen and James (Jim) Francis, both of whom are excited to have a chance to create a game in the genre that they love.  Sven’s background is in academic computer graphics, while Jim is best known for his webcomic, Outsider. 

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 Endless Space, Endless Legend, StarDrive 2 and Starpoint Gemini 2, the company has an exceptional line-up, including Oriental Empires, Killing Floor 2, Starpoint Gemini Warlords, Dawn of Andromeda, Lord of Rigel and Stars in Shadow – with further promising games in the pipeline.

MARVEL Future Fight Celebrates Marvel NOW! and Monsters Unleashed! in New Content Update

Additional updates include new uniforms, a new uniform upgrade system, New Year’s events and stages, and improvements to the user interface

SEOUL, Korea (January 11, 2017) – Netmarble Games Corp., the fastest-growing mobile game company in Asia, welcomes new characters to its hit title MARVEL Future Fight – Hawkeye (Kate Bishop) and Medusa will be joining the fray, and brand-new Marvel Super Hero Ironheart will be making her worldwide video game debut! Five existing characters will also be receiving new uniforms: four uniforms from the Marvel NOW! comic book line, and one unique uniform for the Totally Awesome Hulk, based on the MARVEL Future Fight variant cover of Marvel’s ‘Monsters Unleashed!’ #1.

MARVEL Future Fight is also introducing a brand-new feature called Uniform Upgrade that allows players to level up their uniforms using experience. When a uniform is upgraded, various stat boosts will be added, as well as new options.

“One of the aspects we love about MARVEL Future Fight is that it gives players the chance to play with unique versions of the Super Heroes they love, and not just their traditional depictions,” said Seungwon Lee, Chief Marketing Officer at Netmarble Games. “We want to consistently continue to diversify players’ gameplay and strategy by including new features – like the Uniform Upgrade, for example.”

Netmarble will also introduce New Year’s-themed events and a stage from Jan. 24^th to Feb. 6^th. In a snow-covered city setting, players can pick up special tokens after clearing stages to purchase exclusive items. In an effort to streamline user interface, players can now auto-select materials for quick ISO-8 upgrades and Hero Gear can now be easily changed between different options.

The full list of gameplay updates for MARVEL Future Fight include:

• Three New Characters:
  • Kate Bishop – The successor to the original Hawkeye. She excels in archery, agility, and hand-to-hand combat.
  • Medusa – Queen of the Inhumans and wife of Black Bolt. She controls her powerful hair to strike down any enemies who may threaten her people.
  • Ironheart – 15-year old genius Riri Williams demolishes her foes in battle using the latest and greatest in Iron Man Armor technology.
• Five New Character Uniforms: Yellowjacket, Captain America, Red Hulk, and Squirrel Girl will all receive Marvel NOW! uniforms. Hulk (Amadeus Cho) will receive a “Monsters Unleashed!” uniform, based on the MARVEL Future Fight variant cover of Marvel’s ‘Monsters Unleashed!’ #1.
• New Uniform Upgrade System: A new system will be added where characters can clear stages to gain experience and boost their uniforms for extra stats.
• New Year’s Events and Stages: To celebrate the New Year, all users will be able to enjoy a new event stage that takes place in a snow-covered city from Jan. 24^th to Feb. 6^th. Clear stages to receive special tokens to purchase exclusive, limited items.
• Improvements in User Interface: A feature will be added to auto-select materials to quickly upgrade the player’s ISO-8. Another function will allow players to change the “option” on their Hero Gear.

MARVEL Future Fight is available worldwide in the App Store® and Google Play™.

App Store®: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/marvel-future-fight/id955705796

Google Play™: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netmarble.mherosgb

For more information on MARVEL Future Fight, please visit http://marvelfuturefight.netmarble.com.

About Netmarble Games Corporation

Netmarble Games Corp. strives to entertain audiences of all ages, and around the world, by providing great mobile gaming experiences. Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble is the fastest-growing mobile game company in Asia and consistently ranks as a top mobile developer and publisher worldwide. With more than 3,000 employees, Netmarble has been producing and servicing some of the most successful mobile games, including MARVEL Future Fight, Seven Knights, EvilBane/RAVEN, and Everybody’s Marble. The largest shareholder to Jam City, a leading casual game developer, Netmarble has a strategic partnership with CJ E&M Corporation, Asia’s largest entertainment company, Tencent Holdings, Asia’s largest internet company, and NCsoft, a prominent MMO company. More information can be found at www.netmarble.com.

About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy-five years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit marvel.com. © 2017 MARVEL

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