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SURF WORLD SERIES ANNOUNCED FOR XBOX ONE, PLAYSTATION 4 & PC WITH TEASER TRAILER

SURF WORLD SERIES ANNOUNCED FOR XBOX ONE, PLAYSTATION 4 & PC WITH TEASER TRAILER

UK-based Climax Studios Reveal New Arcade Surfing Title, Coming Next Year from Vision Games Publishing

London 16 December, 2016 – Surf’s up! UK-based independent studio Climax Studios today announced its new game, Surf World Series, coming to PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC in 2017.

To get a taste of what Surf World Series will be bringing, you can watch the teaser trailer here.

In Surf World Series, players will take to the waves to experience the thrill of pure arcade-style surfing. Developed by Climax Studios in partnership with Vision Games Publishing and Standfast Interactive, the game offers players the following features:

  • Ride monster waves from around the world at 5 legendary surfing destinations, including the sun-drenched beaches of Hawaii, and the rugged coastlines of Portugal
  • Become masters of the waves, learning increasingly difficult tricks along the way, from nailing kickflips and cutbacks, to landing massive aerials and navigating treacherous tubes
  • Trick their way through 45 single player challenges, or carve up the competition online against 15 other players across 3 different multiplayer modes
  • Rank up and unlock countless customization options to stamp their own style on their journey to become a surf legend

“Surfing is an amazing sport that’s been pretty underrepresented in games for some time, so we wanted to bring surfing fans a fun, arcade-style experience that’s all about mastering waves and racking up huge high scores.” said Simon Gardner, CEO of Climax Studios. “Surf World Series is a celebration of those moments when board and wave work together in perfect harmony.”

For more information visit the Surf World Series website, follow the game on Twitter or like it on Facebook.

About Climax Studios

Climax Studios is an independent games developer based in Portsmouth, UK, with a mission to create games with guts that blow away gamers and reviewers alike. Throughout their 25-year history they have consistently delivered great games, from original IP to conversions and ports, across all genres and platforms, working on franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Silent Hill, Resogun, Serious Sam, Dirt Rally, Castlevania and Diablo.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE DETAILS STRATEGIC GAMEPLAY ELEMENTS OF DYNASTY WARRIORS: GODSEEKERS

KOEI TECMO EUROPE DETAILS STRATEGIC GAMEPLAY ELEMENTS OF DYNASTY WARRIORS: GODSEEKERS 

Delve Deeper Into the Three Kingdoms Period of Chinese History Through Exciting Battlefield Encounters on PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®Vita

Hertfordshire, 16th December 2016 — KOEI TECMO Europe today detailed the exciting gameplay features and early purchase bonuses of the upcoming epic tactics style title, Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers. The game is due for digital release via the PlayStation®Store on the 1st February 2017 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system. A gameplay trailer showcasing the tactical gameplay elements of Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers was released today alongside a plethora of screenshots which further detail gameplay aspects such as the immersive Path of Destiny mode, as well as early purchase bonuses.

Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers utilises a tactical gameplay system wherein players strategically move their units across a battlefield to defeat opposing forces. Actions take place on a grid, with units moving a select set of spaces before carrying out offensive or defensive manoeuvres. Cunningly attacking from the sides and rear of an enemy will deal significant amounts of damage, allowing units to be eliminated more efficiently. Defeating enemies successfully will enable Synchro Mode, which allows the user to unleash powerful attacks that can decimate an opposing force.

A useful companion in battle, Lixia has strong powers once sealed away into orbs. Lixia’s Orbs are unique objects that can lend an upper hand against tougher opponents. Whether the player chooses to envelop the battlefield in flames or flood enemy strongholds, these elemental changes will break through defences and reduce infantry numbers! Players will unlock and obtain a variety of Orbs through the story, each offering its own unique abilities.

Outside of combat, players can further immerse themselves in the fascinating Three Kingdoms period through conversations with other officers. Path of Destiny episodes are unlocked during encounters on the front lines, and provide access to unique battles, new companions, monetary bonuses and useful items.

A selection of impressive costumes is available to those who purchase Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers within the game’s first month of sale, allowing players to further personalise their gameplay experience. Lixia can switch her standard costume for the “Diaochan” costume, while Guan Yinping and Lu Lingqi will receive special costumes sporting fox ears and tails.

To keep in touch with the latest news on Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers please visit the official site at www.koeitecmoeurope.com/godseekers or be part of our community on  www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames and follow us on Twitter @koeitecmoeurope.

 

About Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers

Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers follows the story of renowned warrior Zhao Yun and his close friend Lei Bin, who unwittingly liberate a young girl, Lixia, from a mystical prison. The two friends and the mysterious Lixia then find themselves entangled in a pivotal struggle for the salvation of the world, wherein they must navigate the maelstrom that is Three Kingdoms era China, and uncover a hidden, terrible fate, forcing them to make difficult decisions in a battle that will echo throughout history.

 

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 

The sixteenth HITMAN Elusive Target is live now!

The sixteenth HITMAN Elusive Target is live now!

The sixteenth Elusive Target, The Guru, is now live in Sapienza across all platforms. A briefing video is available online and in-game to help players determine the approximate location of the target. Players will need to own HITMAN Episode 2: Sapienza in order to access this content.

Important Note: Elusive Target 16 has two fail conditions.
– Do not harm, injure or subdue Keith Keeble
– Do not harm, injure or subdue Katherine Feller
If either of these characters is harmed, injured or subdued, the contract will be failed, permanently. Approach with caution.

*The Elusive Target is available for 168 hours.

Elusive Targets are part of the live content being published for HITMAN in-between episodes and represent a new game mode debuting for players. They are not going to be easy but if you can prove yourself, you’ll earn in-game rewards for completing Elusive Target contracts.

The Elusive Targets are specially crafted, unique targets, which come with particular rules:
·         An Elusive Target is a once in a lifetime experience
·         They are available for a limited time only in game
·         Intel on the target will be limited
·         They will not appear in instinct mode, or the mini map and their locations will not be revealed to you – you’ll have to go and find them
·         Plan accordingly before you engage your target
·         Your target can only die once
·         If you die during the mission, that’s it
·         When the time runs out, they are gone for good
·         If you fail, there are no second chances
Don’t miss out.

Start time:    Friday, December 16th 13:00 GMT / 14:00 CET
End time:     Friday, December 23rd 13:00 GMT / 14:00 CET

HITMAN is available on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC.

Related Links:   hitman.com  /    facebook.com/hitman  /    twitter.com/hitman  /reddit.com/r/hitman

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Learn About Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima’s Fighting Styles in Latest Yakuza 0 Trailer

Sega has released a new Yakuza 0 trailer and it shows why you don’t mess with the men that will eventually be known as the “Dragon of Dojima” and “Mad Dog of Shimano.” This video, shown below, demonstrates the fighting styles that players will be able to use while controlling Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima with each character having three fighting styles that can be selected and trained up throughout the game to create a fighter that fits their playstyle a bit better.

Players can select from Kiryu’s Brawler style which is a balanced mix of light and heavy attacks, Rush style for rapid-fire hit attacks, and Beast that is all about showing off Kiryu’s raw strength and even allows him to pick up environmental weapons to dish out some pain. On the other side of things, Majima’s balanced form is called Thug and features shattering takedowns, counter attacks, and throws, a Slugger style and even a Breaker mode that allows for breakdance fighting.

Touhou Genso Wanderer’s Latest Trailer Focuses on Gameplay

A new trailer for Touhou Genso Wanderer has been released by NIS America and this one is meant to teach players how to survive the gameplay of the upcoming roguelike. This includes showing off various trap cards, enemies, and some tips that will help them survive the world of Gensokyo. The video can be found below while the game itself is set to be released on February 7th in North America and February 10th in Europe.

Touhou Genso Wanderer will be released digitally and physically for the PlayStation 4 and digitally for the PS Vita with all retail copies of the PS4 version including Touhou Double Focus.

Madman Is Bringing the Fourth ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ Film to Cinemas in 2017

Madman Entertainment has just announced that they will be bringing the fourth Yu-Gi-Oh! film, subtitled The Dark Side of Dimensions, to cinemas in Australia and New Zealand on February 2, 2017. Tickets will go on sale in January 2017. Although the full list of cinemas that will be showing the film has not yet been revealed, Madman has stated that certain participating locations will be giving away an exclusive mystery Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card with screenings of the film.

Kazuki Takahashi, the author of the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga series, provided new designs for the film and wrote a brand new story for it. It features the return of some of the franchise’s most well-known characters.

European winners crowned at the Pokémon International Championships

European winners crowned at the Pokémon International Championships

Players from across the world gathered at London’s ExCel Centre for the first International Championships of the 2017 Play! Pokémon season. Playing competitively in both the Pokémon Trading Card Game and on the Pokémon Sun andPokémon Moon video games, they battled valiantly across three days to find out who could bring their very best to the tournament.

Pictures from the event can be downloaded here:http://pokemon.gamespress.com/releases/2327/european-winners-crowned-at-the-pokmon-international-championships

The event is the first of its kind with three further events International Championship events scheduled across Oceania, North America and South America with other major tournaments scheduled across Europe.

European champions, alongside other successful attendees from around the world, boosted their Championships Points with the aim securing a place at the 2017 World Championships.

The final list of winners from the weekend is as follows:

Video Game Juniors Top 4:
Champion: Matilda Petrasic (CL)
Finalist: Corey Yuen (SG)
Semi-Finalist: Nicholas Kan (AU)
Semi-Finalist: Kendahl Burk (US)

Video Game Seniors Top 4:
Champion: Jan Tillmann (DE)
Finalist: Murray McKenzie (UK)
Semi-Finalist: Thomas Gianola (IT)
Semi-Finalist: Jana Brahimi (UK)

Video Game Masters Top 4:
Champion: Miguel Marti de la Torre (ES)
Finalist: Nico Davide Cognetta (IT)
Semi-Finalist: Michele Gavelli (IT)
Semi-Finalist: Ben Kyriakou (UK)

Trading Card Game Juniors Top 4:
Champion: Kaya Lichtleitner (DE)
Finalist: Regan Retzloff (US)
Semi-Finalist: Maxence Feuillard (FR)
Semi-Finalist: Sönke Ringel (DE)

Trading Card Game Seniors Top 4:
Champion: Tanner Hurley (US)
Finalist: Jason Lai (CA)
Semi-Finalist: Michael Long (CA)
Semi-Finalist: Kyle Guest (UK)

Trading Card Game Masters Top 4:
Champion: Michael Pramawat (US)
Finalist: Jacob Lesage (CA)
Semi-Finalist: Philip Shulz (DE)
Semi-Finalist: Tord Reklev (NO)

For more information about the Pokémon Championship Series, including rules, tournament locations, dates, times, prizes, and more, please visit: http://www.pokemon.com/uk/play-pokemon/ .

Check out Some New Moves with The Latest Styx: Shards of Darkness Trailer

Cyanide Studio and Focus Home Interactive released a new trailer for their upcoming stealth game Styx: Shards of Darkness. The new video puts Styx’s new skills and equipment front and centre, with the goblin maneuvering deftly around the tower to he can ambush the enemy. One of the most important upgrades is Styx’s swinging skills, allowing him to swing from ropes and get the literal drop on the enemy. Additionally, Styx’s clone ability has been expanded. Cocoon allows Styx to spawn a clone at a safe distance, while Rebirth allows him to teleport to the clone’s location. Finally, players can get a look at the new acid trap that dissolves pesky enemies so their friends will never know they were even killed.

Styx: Shards of Darkness is an expanded sequel due to the success of the first game Styx: Master of Shadows. Styx: Shards of Darkness introduces the Unreal Engine 4, a variety of gameplay upgrades, and co-op multiplayer to the series. The game is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in March 2017.

https://youtu.be/miPfLo8MtSI

M.E.R.C. Hitting Steam Early Access on Jan 17th

TinyMob Games (Tiny Realms) is bringing their tactical squad-based real time strategy game M.E.R.C. to Steam Early Access. The team is lucky enough to have Jamie Toghill as game director, who cut his teeth on the original X-COM series.

“I’ve always felt that the real-time play we introduced in the third instalment was a great twist on the genre. With M.E.R.C., we’re combining deep, strategic real-time action with cooperative gameplay for a rich sense of suspense and excitement,” said Game Director Jamie Toghill.

M.E.R.C. is set in The Sprawl, a crowded sector in the city of Neotopia where the downtrodden and the oppressed eke out their living. The evil Manta corporation has rose to power; their growth fueled by corruption and greed. To stop Manta, players will recruit a squad of four mercenaries and develop them from raw recruits into seasoned fighters.

M.E.R.C. will feature both singleplayer and multilplayer co-op play. The game is set to hit Steam Early Access on January 17th.

https://youtu.be/ou7gcvpQBMc

ARK Park Bringing ARK: Survival Evolved’s Dinos to VR in 2017

Studio Wildcard and Snail Games are bringing a little piece of ARK: Survival Evolved to VR headsets. Snail Games is creating a VR experience called ARK Park for HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and PlayStation VR. Studio Wildcard is serving as creative consultants on the project.

ARK Park takes players on an educational tour in a park filled with hundreds of creatures from the Jurassic era that are featured in the hit title ARK: Survival Evolved. After a short introduction in the visitor’s centre, gamers will be able to wander around the open world with the creatures surrounding them in VR. Players will also be able to collect the creatures by capturing them using in-game items and weapons or by solving puzzles. Players of ARK: Survival Evolved will be able to import creatures they have already tamed into ARK Park, giving hardcore ARK: Survival Evolved players a great excuse to splurge on a VR headset.

ARK Park is set to launch in 2017.

https://youtu.be/fg4szT9OJ2g