VR INVADERS COMING TO STEAM DECEMBER 15

Dive Into Virtual Reality And Fight The Viral Legion

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – December 8, 2016 – Global publisher My.com is proud to debut their first virtual reality PC game, VR Invaders, which is scheduled for release via Steam VR December 15. This brand new game offers a visceral shooter experience on your favorite VR platform in exceptional graphical detail. VR Invaders takes place in the near future and thanks to global corporations, virtual reality programs offer the perfect distraction from life’s hardships. To the delight of the corporations, some people spend almost all of their life logged into the VR programs. However, not everyone stays logged in voluntarily. Sometimes a VR user can’t disconnect because of a software bug or a virus. Corporations often hire freelance hackers called Divers to protect their profits and extract the “Stuck”.​

VR Invaders is developed by My.com’s in-house studio and delivers a story driven dive into Virtual Reality for HTC Vive, Oculus Rift & Touch owners. Build on Unreal engine 4, VR Invaders puts the player in the role of a Diver. They are special members of a virtual reality rescue force that plunges into VR when dreams turn into nightmares. During a routine operation to rescue a “stuck” user, the player will have to fight back unexpected hordes of droids created by a vicious virus program. Equipped with a blaster that has multiple firing modes and a time-bending energy shield, players can rush through a variety of levels with challenging bosses at the end of each level. Players will be able to use power ups to slow time or even equip dual blasters, which will significantly help in critical situations that are created by the virus program.

KEY FEATURES

• We must go deeper – Engaging story with interesting characters, which unfolds as you “Dive” into a virtual reality program of a future world to save a user that is stuck, and to battle the unforeseen causes of the glitch.
• Fast-paced action – Shoot with a blaster and block bullets with a shield. Core mechanics are easy to grasp, but using them to the fullest against all the threats will be a challenge.
• Various levels – Virtual reality is vast. You’ll see radically different and gorgeous environments, from claustrophobic and dark, to enormously big and bright. Level structure shapes the gameplay.
• Hordes of droids – Enemies are numerous in quantity and type. Each one behaves differently and demands a change in combat tactics. A memorable boss awaits at the end of every level.
• Slow motion shield power – Freeze time to a halt when you need breathing space. Use this to kill lots of enemies at once or to check that no one is attacking you from the side.
• Multifunctional blaster – Gather power-ups from killed enemies to temporary transform your cyber weapon into various more powerful modes, such as a laser, a plasma gun or dual blasters.
• Different play modes – After completing a level in story mode, you can replay it in rating mode on three different difficulty levels to get a high score and become the best cyberspace diver.

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Interested in VR Invaders review code please contact Shannon McPherson ([email protected])

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SHADOW WARRIOR 2 ‘THE WAY OF THE WANG’ FREE DLC AVAILABLE NOW

– Who Wants Some Harder Wang? –

Austin, TX – Independent developer Flying Wild Hog and free DLC connoisseurs Devolver Digital have released Shadow Warrior 2: The Way of the Wang, a free DLC pack for the hit first-person slasher on Steam and GOG. Shadow Warrior 2 will be 25 percent off through the weekend to celebrate the launch of the new free DLC.

Shadow Warrior 2’s The Way of the Wang DLC opens up a new area within the game’s hub town, presenting seven special trials for Lo Wang to unlock and overcome. Players will be able to earn new crafting abilities, weapon gem slots, and base weapon upgrade perks upon completing each new trial with the prized Fist of Gozu weapon waiting for those that complete the final Trial of the Ancient God mission. Shadow Warrior 2 fans will also find three new ‘Insane’ difficulty levels for the game and five new achievements waiting for them in the DLC pack.

“The fact is Shadow Warrior 2 was a hit for Flying Wild Hog and Devolver Digital and frankly we have more money than we can handle at the moment,” said Fork Parker, CFO at Devolver Digital. “Our team of lethal but fiscally responsible ninja accountants advised me to go ahead and giveaway The Way of the Wang DLC for free and write it off on our taxes. So there you go, you cheap bastards.”

Launched in October, Shadow Warrior 2 has been a critical and commercial success for the independent Polish developer Flying Wild Hog. In its first week alone, the sequel enjoyed a fourfold increase in sales over the 2013 Shadow Warrior reboot.

The sequel follows the further misadventures of former corporate shogun and anti-hero, Lo Wang, who after the events of the first game is surviving as a reclusive mercenary on the edge of a corrupted world. The formidable warrior must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world he inadvertently corrupted.

Shadow Warrior 2 is available on Steam [shadowwarrior.com] and is set for release on consoles in early 2017. For more information please hit up whowantssome.wang or follow @shadowwarrior on Twitter.

Galaxy on Fire 3 – Manticore by Deep Silver FISHLABS launches globally on the iOS App Store

Take course for the hazardous Neox Sector in the most ambitious sci-fi mobile game ever

HAMBURG, Germany – December 8, 2016 – Deep Silver FISHLABS are happy to announce today’s release of the highly anticipated sci-fi epic Galaxy on Fire 3 – Manticore on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Beyond intense gameplay, rich content and a gripping storyline, Galaxy on Fire 3 – Manticore offers high-end 3D graphics, native touchscreen controls and professional voiceovers. In terms of scope, ambition and technical excellence, it sets a new standard for mobile games, with production values on par with a AAA console title.

“With Galaxy on Fire 3 – Manticore we place an entire universe in our players’ pockets,” says Michael Krach, Head of Studio at Deep Silver FISHLABS. “From day one, we present a rich game with a deep lore and a wealth of content. And we will constantly build upon this foundation in the months and years to follow. This is by far the biggest and best Galaxy on Fire game we have ever made.”

Set in a dark and gritty patch of space known as the Neox Sector, the game tells a tantalizing tale of danger and deceit. As bounty hunters operating from the Manticore as their base, players go after the galaxy’s most wanted criminals. As the story unfolds, they hunt informants, explore the star map, obtain new ships and find the cause of a cataclysmic event called The Shattering.

Key Highlights:

• Play the latest evolution in the most popular sci-fi action game franchise on mobile
  • “Space Trinity”: Advance in the story, take on missions and explore the galaxy at your own pace
  • Get ready for intense dogfights as you defeat the bosses and clear the pirate gangs
  • Explore a meticulously designed game universe set in space
  • Fly spectacular spaceships and mount powerful weapons
  • Share a connected experience and hire your friends’ ships as wingmen

App Store Download Link: https://itunes.apple.com/app/galaxy-on-fire-3-manticore/id1039848719

Today’s iOS release of Galaxy on Fire 3 – Manticore is accompanied by the launch of a cinematic CGI trailer as well as an original digital comic created by Dark Horse Comics.

Cinematic Launch Trailer: https://youtu.be/xdTP3zVbLog
Digital Comic by Dark Horse: www.gof3manticore.com/comic/
Official Website: www.gof3manticore.com

Galaxy on Fire 3 – Manticore can be downloaded from the Apple App Store for free in all major territories bar select Asian markets, where a fully localized version will arrive at a later point. Also, an Android version of the game is already planned and will arrive in the first half of 2017.

About Deep Silver FISHLABS

Deep Silver FISHLABS is Koch Media’s mobile unit operating under the premium publishing label of Deep Silver. Having spearheaded 3D mobile gaming for more than a decade, the Hamburg-based studio has assembled an award-winning portfolio of international top titles such as the acclaimed Galaxy on Fire saga. In addition to developing their own IPs in-house, the 92-strong team of Deep Silver FISHLABS also provides comprehensive publishing services for co-operant independent developers from all over the world. To date, the games of Deep Silver FISHLABS have generated a total of 120+ million downloads. www.dsfishlabs.com

About Koch Media

Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (software, games and films). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe and the USA. The Koch Media group has more than 20 years of experience in the digital media business, and has risen to become the number one distributor in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Kaspersky Labs, NC SOFT, Sega, Square Enix and Tecmo-Koei, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarters in Planegg near Munich/Germany, Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux and the United States. www.kochmedia.com

DRAGON QUEST HEROES II ANNOUNCED FOR EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA

LONDON (8^th December 2016) –   Square Enix Ltd., today announced that DRAGON QUEST HEROES II will arrive in Europe and PAL territories on 28^th April 2017.

Set in an all-new world with new heroes and story, DRAGON QUEST HEROES ™ II is an action-RPG that sends players on a grand adventure to restore order to a once peaceful world, with thrilling battles of epic proportions along the way. With the addition of multiplayer functionality, players can form a party of up to four online to conquer swarms of enemies and defeat gigantic monsters.

DRAGON QUEST HEROES II brings together a cast of numerous unique characters each with unique moves and abilities, including a host of familiar faces from the DRAGON QUEST® series and two brand new heroes to choose from cousins – Lazarel and Teresa.

Story

Once upon a time, many years ago, there was a long and terrible war. When the war finally ended, the people of the world made a solemn pact never to fight again. The world was divided into seven realms and peace reigned for a thousand years.

One day, cousins and fellow knights-in-training Lazarel and Teresa reunite in the Kingdom of Harba, far from their Dunisian home. Little do they suspect that the Dunisian army is about to invade, with their old friend Prince Cesar at the helm.

The long-kept peace is broken and the world descends into chaos. With the aid of High King’s envoy the cousins must travel to Accordia for a meeting with the Supreme Sovereign of the Seven Realms to find a solution and bring back peace to the world!

DRAGON QUEST HEROES II will be available on 28^th April 2017, for the PlayStation®4. For more information, visit: www.dragonquest-game.com .

To watch the opening cinematic, visit: http://youtu.be/GYN5lgtdKd8

Details:

• Title:                            DRAGON QUEST HEROES II
• Release Timing:             28^th April 2017
• Platform:                      PlayStation 4 boxed and PSN digital
• Players:                        1–4
• Genre:                          Action RPG
• Age Rating:                   PEGI 12+ Provisional, USK 12 Provisional, OFLC M Provisional

Related Links:

Official Homepage: www.dragonquest-game.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DragonQuest
Twitter: @DragonQuest

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 115 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 68 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 46 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.

© 2016, 2017 ARMOR PROJECT/BIRD STUDIO/KOEI TECMO GAMES/SQUARE ENIX All Rights Reserved.

DRAGON QUEST HEROES, FINAL FANTASY, the FINAL FANTASY logo, DRAGON QUEST, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, SPACE INVADERS and TAITO are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix Group. “PlayStation,” “PlayStation Portable” and “PS4” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE INTRODUCES CHALLENGING NEW BOSS MONSTERS IN ATELIER SHALLIE PLUS: ALCHEMISTS OF THE DUSK SEA

Details on Amazing Synthesis Abilities, Powerful New Items and Content-Packed DLC Await

Hertfordshire, 8^th December 2016 – KOEI TECMO Europe today announced the Synthesis system, as well as further information on the new content featured within Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea. The game will launch on the 20^th January 2017 digitally for the PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system, and in a physical Collector’s Edition exclusively available through NISA’s online store.

Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea features a Synthesis system which allows players to craft more efficient items using ‘Synthesis Skills’. These abilities can be utilised by adding certain materials to the cauldron which can bestow a variety of effects upon the final item, such as granting extra uses or increasing the resulting effect. All materials fall under one of four elemental attributes: fire, water, wind and earth. When combined successfully, these elements can activate a ‘Chain’ which further enhances items, resulting in bonuses stronger than those obtained through executing standard synthesis.

Players can make the most of their powerful new concoctions when taking on the brand new boss battles that appear in Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea. The most prominent of those bosses being the powerful ‘Beast King’s Champion’; a foe of overwhelming strength which will require a skilled team equipped with strong weapons to have any chance when facing off with an enemy the likes of him!

Aside from tackling these new bosses, Shallistera and Shallotte can partake in a wealth of other missions through the ‘Life Task’ system in the game, now returning with new touch screen functionality specifically for the PlayStation® Vita. By progressing the story, characters will discover exciting new missions to undertake. Completing these optional objectives will reward the player with experience points, while Special Life Tasks will pit players against powerful enemies to really pump up the danger.

Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea contains a myriad of brand new costumes designed specifically for the Plus version of Atelier Shallie, ensuring that any Alchemist can craft their own unique style. Players can choose from the Crimson Guard, Grand Pirate Dress, Lady Villain and Cobalt Saber costumes to dress up their team, along with having access to all of the downloadable content originally released for the PlayStation® 3 version of the game.

A slew of screenshots was released today, showcasing the powerful boss encounters, unique monsters, stylish costumes and synthesis system revealed in today’s announcement.

For more information on Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea, please like us on www.facebook.com/ateliergames and follow us on twitter @koeitecmoeurope or visit the official site at http://www.koeitecmoeurope.com/shallieplus/.

About Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea

Packed with brand new content and plenty of new secrets to uncover, Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea is the upcoming portable Plus version of 2015’s Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea, previously exclusive to the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The game tells the tale of Shallistera, the daughter of a tribal leader who embarks on a voyage to find a solution to the drought affecting her homeland, and Shallotte, a struggling alchemist who dreams of “hitting it big.” Both are joined by a diverse cast of characters who will help them throughout their journey around the world of Dusk. Players will encounter the quick-thinking Kortes, Shallistera’s childhood friend and bodyguard, Wilbell voll Erslied, a grand magician in training, Jurie Crotze, a lone-wolf treasure hunter, and Miruca Crotze, a childhood friend of Shallotte’s who works as a blacksmith.

PLAYSTATION®4 (PS4™) SALES SURPASS 50 MILLION UNITS WORLDWIDE 

Sydney, December 8, 2016 – Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) today announced that PlayStation®4 (PS4™) has cumulatively sold through more than 50 million units^*1 to consumers worldwide as of December 6, 2016, having enjoyed the best ever Black Friday week^*2 in the history of PlayStation®. This includes the sales of PlayStation®4 Pro (PS4™Pro), a high-end system that supports cutting-edge imaging technology, which launched last month.

With a vast array of exciting software titles from 3rd party developers and publishers as well as from SIE Worldwide Studios (SIE WWS), PS4 software sales also remain strong, with more than 369.6 million copies^*3 sold in retail stores globally and through digital downloads on PlayStation®Store as of December 4, 2016.

“We’re truly delighted that the PS4 community continues to flourish since launch three years ago.” said Andrew House, President and Global CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment. “With tremendous support from our fans and partners across the globe, this year we were able to deliver an unprecedented lineup of hardware such as the new slimmer PS4, PS4 Pro and PlayStation VR. We will continue to provide the best gaming experiences available through our ground-breaking software lineup and network services, as we focus on accelerating our business and expanding the PS4 ecosystem.”

PS4’s software portfolio will continue to grow this holiday season and beyond with highly anticipated games including The Last Guardian™ (SIE WWS), Horizon Zero Dawn™ (SIE WWS), Resident Evil 7: biohazard (Capcom), Mass Effect: Andromeda (Electronics Arts), Red Dead Redemption 2 (Rockstar Games) and PS VR games such as Farpoint (SIE WWS) launching with the PS VR Aim controller for direct one to one tracking. The independent development community will also continue to deliver a variety of innovative new titles for PS4 including Yooka-Laylee (Playtonic), Boundless (Wonderstruck) and Vane (Friend & Foe Games).^*4

SIE will continue to expand the world of PS4 to deliver entertainment experiences that are only possible on PlayStation.

The PS4 system is currently available in 122 countries and regions^*5 worldwide.

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*1 Number of retail sales to consumers is estimated by SIE. Sales data in Japan collected 2/22/2014 – 12/6/2016, in North America collected 11/15/2013 – 12/6/2016, in Europe and Latin America collected 11/29/2013 – 12/6/2016, and in Asia collected 12/17/2013 – 12/6/2016.

*2 11/21/2016 – 11/27/2016.

*3 Number of retail sales to consumers is estimated by SIE. Sales data in Japan collected 2/22/2014 – 12/4/2016, in North America collected 11/15/2013 – 12/3/2016, in Europe collected 11/29/2013 – 12/4/2016, in Latin America collected 11/29/2013 – 12/3/2016, and in Asia collected 12/17/2013 – 12/4/2016. Does not include add-on content.

*4 Title line-up differs by region.

*5 Number as of 12/06/2016.

RELIVE THE THRILLING SEASON AS F1™ 2016 LAUNCHES ON ANDROID

Chart topping racer now on the Google Play Store

SYDNEY, 8^th December 2016 – F1 2016, the only official mobile game of the 2016 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™, is now available on the Google Play Store, allowing Android users the chance to recreate the whole season, including the tense finale at the 2016 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX. Following the recent chart-topping release for iPhone, iPad and AppleTV, F1 2016 is now available on the Android platform, and features all of the official content, stunning visuals, multiple game modes and pick up and play controls, perfect for gaming on the move or at home.

All 21 of the official FORMULA ONE^TM circuits from the 2016 season, including the thrilling new BAKU CITY CIRCUIT and icons of the sport such as CIRCUIT DE SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, CIRCUIT DE MONACO and SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT, are faithfully recreated in unprecedented detail on a mobile device, and are all available in quick race, full season, custom season or time trial.

Race as one of the world’s best drivers including MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team’s Lewis Hamilton, Scuderia Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen, McLaren-Honda’s Fernando Alonso, Sahara Force India F1 Team’s Sergio Perez and many more, with 22 of the world’s greatest drivers and all of the 11 teams from the 2016 season represented.

• Watch the F1 2016 Mobile launch trailer here.
• Purchase F1 2016 for Android here
• Purchase F1 2016 for iOS and tvOS here

Ian Flatt, Executive Producer of the FORMULA ONE videogames at Codemasters, commented: “Following the great success of F1 2016 on the iOS and tvOS platforms, both in terms of user feedback and chart position, we are delighted to be bringing the same fantastic experience to Android users. This version of F1 2016 has been developed specifically for mobile devices but continues to deliver a console quality experience in terms of gameplay and graphics. Every car model and every circuit has been optimised from the full console game to ensure the highest quality experience, and we have pushed the technology to the absolute limits. Whether you want a quick race on your favourite circuit or an entire season of races containing practice sessions, qualifying and full length race sessions, it has been designed for playing on the go with flexible game modes that allow you to get straight into the action. The F1 2016 mobile game is great to play whether you are commuting, waiting for friends or sat at home on the sofa.

“There are four different control schemes as well as a full suite of driver assists and in game options that let you create the experience that suits you,” continued Ian. “Whether you are new to racing games or have been playing them for years, you can find your ideal gameplay experience in F1 2016.”

Follow Codemasters F1 games blog and social channels on Twitter and Facebook for future news, YouTube for the launch trailer, and visit the product website for additional information.