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Wizard World Announces 2017 Comic Con TOUR Schedule

Wizard World Announces 2017 Comic Con TOUR Schedule

16 Shows Scheduled For The 2017 Tour

LOS ANGELES, October 25, 2016 – Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) today announced its 2017 Tour with 16 shows, beginning in New Orleans, January 6-8, 2017 and completing the year in Austin, November 17-19. For a complete list of shows, visit www.wizardworld.com.

“We have been working diligently to put together a schedule which will allow fans from across the country to enjoy the world-class celebration of pop culture and fandom that every Wizard World Comic Con show provides,” said John Maatta , President and CEO of Wizard World. “We are excited to return to some of our most successful and longest-running shows in Chicago, Philadelphia, New Orleans and Portland.”

Some of the top celebrities that have attended Wizard World events in 2016 include Chris Evans ( Captain America:The First Avenger, The Winter Soldier, Civil War), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers ), Sebastian Stan ( Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The First Avenger), Stephen Amell (“Arrow”), David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson (“The X-Files”), Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson (Back To the Future),WWE® Superstar John Cena®, Carrie Fisher (Star Wars), Norman Reedus (“The Walking Dead”), Matt Smith and David Tennant (“Doctor Who”), William Shatner (“Star Trek”) and many others.

Headliners, programming and superstar comics creators who will appear at 2017 Wizard World Comic Cons will be announced closer to each show.

In addition to the Wizard World Comic Con experience, each show brings fans the Wizard World Gaming Con which presents the best gaming, technology, exhibitors and competition.

Wizard World comic con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, cosplay, comics, television, sci-fi, toys, video gaming, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character – and some never before dreamed –  will roam the convention floor. The famed Wizard World Comic Con Costume Contest will take place at each show on Saturday night.

For details on each event and updated schedules throughout the year, visit http://wizardworld.com/searchby/city/ .

About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD)

Wizard World, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com ) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture, movies, television, cosplay, comics, gaming, graphic novels, toys, sci-fi, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A’s, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World has also launched the Wizard World concert series ( http://www.wizardworldmusic.com/), ComicConBox™ ( www.comicconbox.com), a premium subscription-based monthly box service, Wizard World Rewards and ConRadio ( www.conradio.com) among its initiatives. Fans can interact with Wizard World on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.

The Wizard World 2016-17 schedule is available at: http://wizardworld.com/searchby/city/ .

Super Dungeon Bros To Go Free For Xbox One At Launch On Games With Gold

Super Dungeon Bros To Go Free For Xbox One At Launch On Games With Gold

Co-op Dungeon Brawler to Rock Out on November 1 on Xbox One and Other Platforms; Four Brand New Trailers Highlight the Game’s Four Weapon Classes

Watford, U.K. — October 25, 2016 — Wired Productions, an independent games publisher, today confirmed that the upcoming launch of its rock-themed, co-op dungeon brawler Super Dungeon Bros will be free at launch for gamers with an Xbox Live Gold account via the Games with Gold program on Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. Super Dungeon Bros will launch for Xbox One and other platforms on November 1, 2016.

With millions of gamers across the world now able to download Super Dungeon Bros for free at launch, Wired Productions and developer React Games unleashed four brand new trailers, each highlighting one of the game’s four weapon classes – Crossbows, Swords, Hammers, and Wands – and showcasing the brotacular gameplay that players can look forward to:

Click for Wands Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlOZ0fNgkoY

Click for Swords Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bz8Dx5BLIFA

Click for Hammers Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEJil_fpUx0

Click for Crossbows Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylsOWsXusb4

“React Games has created a game that instantly engages an audience crying out for a co-op experience that delivers great gameplay for everyone, whether they’re playing on the couch together or across the globe,” said Leo Zullo, Managing Director at Wired Productions. “We’re delighted to be able to bring Super Dungeon Bros to so many players that are part of the Games with Gold program, so get ready to rock with us on November 1st!”

In the multiplayer-centric Super Dungeon Bros, a band of heavy metal heroes are summoned to embark on a quest from the Gods of Rock. Their mission: seek out epic loot, vanquish hordes of evil undead and uncover the legends of long lost fabled rock stars! Featuring captivating, laugh out loud action and adventure, fans can play on or offline with four bros as they fling their friends onto far off ledges and distant trap triggers, or unleash their best tag team tactics with the ultimate bro-op offensive.

Three unique and challenging worlds await the brave ones as they explore the rock-themed realm of Rökheim and dive deep into the worlds of Cryptheim (an underground dungeon complex), Chillheim (a brewery built upon a natural brew geyser) and Bogheim (a sprawling jungle filled with poisonous plants and animals). Players will never rock the same dungeon twice thanks to the random room generation AI, and near-endless dungeon combinations!

Developed by Utah-based React Games, Super Dungeon Bros will be published by Wired Productions and physical retail distribution will be handled by THQ Nordic. The game has been rated “E10+ for Everyone 10 and up” by the ESRB, PEGI 7 and USK 6.

For more information and to stay up to date with all the latest Super Dungeon Bros news, announcements and more, please register your interest at www.superdungeonbros.com , Like the official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DungeonBros or follow the Dungeon Bros on Twitter at https://twitter.com/DungeonBros.

About Wired Productions
Wired Productions are an established independent games publisher based in Watford, Hertfordshire, UK.  Wired have produced over 35 titles, and are the team responsible for the 1.3 million unit selling  We Sing franchise as well as producing and co-developing  The Voice branded console products.  In 2013/14, Wired Productions moved back into digital console publishing with  Let’s Fish! Hooked On for the PlayStation Vita, Tiny Troopers Joint Ops on the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita (including cross buy) and  Last Inua on PC & Mac.  For more information visit www.wiredproductions.com  or follow at: www.facebook.com/WiredPro  and on Twitter https://twitter.com/WiredP.

About React Games
Founded in 2008, React Games are an award winning, independent video games developer based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Specializing in development for Xbox, PlayStation®, iOS, Android, Windows, Facebook, PC, Mac as well as the Nintendo 3DS, React Games have shipped over 37 titles in 7 years.  React Games are well known for delivering fun gameplay and high quality production values on every project.  For more information, please visit http://www.reactgames.com  or follow us on Twitter via https://twitter.com/reactgames.

About THQ Nordic
Founded in 2008,  THQ Nordic is a global video game publisher and developer. Based in Vienna, Austria and Karlstad, Sweden with subsidiaries in Germany and the USA,  THQ Nordic brands include  Darksiders, MX vs. ATV, Red Faction  and  Titan Quest. THQ Nordic is meant to represent a core approach of doing much more than “owning” a highly competitive portfolio of IP. It revolves around cherishing them, and aligning them with the very best development resources to expand upon them with the level of experience that communities and established fan bases expect and deserve.

The company’s internal development studios are Grimlore Games based in Munich, Germany and Rainbow Studios based in Phoenix, Arizona.

Poppermost Productions’ Open World Winter Sports Game SNOW Lands in Early Access Beta on PlayStation®4

Poppermost Productions’ Open World Winter Sports Game SNOW Lands in Early Access Beta on PlayStation®4

STOCKHOLM – Oct. 25, 2016 – Poppermost Productions’ SNOW, the massive, open world winter sports game, has entered an early access beta on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, opening the mountain for players to shred online together on consoles for the very first time.

“It’s been quite the adventure getting SNOW this far, and we’re incredibly excited to take the next jump together with the PlayStation community,” said Alexander Bergendahl, CEO and game director at Poppermost. “We’ve put a great deal of time and dedication into ensuring each winter sport represented in SNOW faithfully captures the very unique feel of that activity. The world of SNOW is a true playground for fans of winter to enjoy.”

SNOW’s beta is available as early access for players who purchase the SNOW Founder’s Pack for $19.99 through the PlayStation®Store. The bundle comes with over $30 worth of clothing and exclusive equipment, including a special ski outfit, snowboard outfit and PlayStation-exclusive gold snowmobile and gold drone. Founder’s Pack owners who are subscribed to PlayStation®Plus will also receive an additional ‘80s-themed outfit to wear out on the slopes.

SNOW’s sprawling mountain wonderland has changed dramatically since the game was first announced for the PlayStation®4 system. SNOW arrives on consoles with the option to ski, snowboard or snowmobile across its vast, towering terrain. Poppermost has handcrafted over two dozen unique locations to explore, including an ancient castle, mountain observatory and cargo plane wreck. The studio has also partnered with ESPN to bring the Winter X Games to SNOW’s beta. Players can tackle Slopestyle, Super Pipe and Big Air courses from the 2016 Winter X Games in Aspen, recreated in-game with detailed accuracy. Those who successfully complete all three events with gold medals will unlock an exclusive X Games hoodie.

SNOW will eventually launch as a free-to-play title on the PlayStation®4 system, supported by an in-game store featuring cosmetic equipment, apparel and more from some of the biggest real-life winter sports brands. Players will also eventually be able to purchase additional events and mountains. Support for PlayStation®VR is currently in development, and the game is also available for Windows PC through Steam Early Access. For more information, visit SNOW’s official website at www.snowthegame.com, and follow the game on Facebook and @SNOWthegame on Twitter.

About Poppermost Productions

Poppermost Productions is an indie game developer based in Stockholm, Sweden. Their core focus is to create immersive and authentic gaming experiences and bring the feeling of freedom and creativity inherent to action sports to life.

Gambitious Digital Entertainment Releases Vile Monarch’s Oh…Sir!! The Insult Simulator on Windows PC, iOS, Android, Mac and Linux

Gambitious Digital Entertainment Releases Vile Monarch’s Oh…Sir!! The Insult Simulator on Windows PC, iOS, Android, Mac and Linux

Irreverent insult-‘em-up game returns with new single-player challenges, cross-platform multiplayer, Twitch audience integration and Shadow Warrior’s legendary hero Lo Wang as an unlockable character!

AMSTERDAM – Oct. 25, 2016 – Gambitious Digital Entertainment and independent developer Vile Monarch have teamed up to launch the insult dueling game Oh…Sir!! The Insult Simulator on PC and mobile devices. A successor to the original Oh…Sir!!, the competitive roasting title created in 42 hours during the amJam game jam, Oh…Sir!! The Insult Simulator spits even more verbal fire with the introduction of fan-requested features like single-player challenges, cross-platform online multiplayer, improved voice acting and special effects, tons of new insults and more. But that’s not all! Shadow Warrior’s legendary foul-mouthed hero, Lo Wang, is a special unlockable character and brings his trademark wit to class up the joint. He’s just one of the world-renowned potty-mouthed characters coming to the game, with more familiar faces joining in on the fun after release!

Watch its hilarious launch infomercial here: https://youtu.be/2HV_aTjXR3Q

Inspired by Monty Python’s Flying Circus’s infamous “Dead Parrot” sketch, Oh…Sir!! The Insult Simulator’s comically contentious battle system forces players to create quick-witted, high-critting combos of vocal insolence to fling at argumentative adversaries in either single-player, local multiplayer or online play. There are six quarrelsome characters from which to choose from, each with unique voices, ticks and jabs, as well as four cantankerous conflict scenarios in which to verbosely vanquish one’s foes.

Oh…Sir!! The Insult Simulator also allows audiences to play along and even impact the outcomes of games with the option to enable Twitch integration in any gameplay mode. Spectators can vote on their favorite insults to influence how much damage each offense deals.

Oh…Sir!! The Insult Simulator is available worldwide today for $1.99 on Windows PC, Mac and Linux via Steam, as well as iOS and Android devices through the App Store and Google Play, respectively. As an added bonus for Steam players, anyone who owns Shadow Warrior or Shadow Warrior 2 will receive an additional 40% discount on Oh…Sir!! The Insult Simulator until December 1.

For more information about Oh…Sir!! The Insult Simulator, please visit http://store.steampowered.com/app/512250, and follow us on Twitter, @GambitiousInc and @VileMonarch.

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About Vile Monarch

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

About Gambitious, Inc.

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

A NEW DRAGON BALL ADVENTURE AWAITS AS BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA INC. LAUNCHES DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2

A NEW DRAGON BALL ADVENTURE AWAITS AS BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA INC. LAUNCHES DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2

From Dragon Ball Super Characters, to Giant 6 vs. 1 Co-op Battles, to Famed EDM DJ Steve Aoki, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Sets the Stage for the Biggest Dragon Ball Adventures Ever Imagined

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (October 25, 2016) – BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. the premier publisher of anime videogames today announces the launch of DRAGON BALL® XENOVERSE 2, the most expansive Dragon Ball® videogame experience to-date. DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 is available for purchase now in the Americas for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One with the STEAM® for PC version launching on October 27, 2016.

Taking place a few years after the events of the original Dragon Ball® Xenoverse, players assume the role of a Time Patroller with the mission to once again set the history of the Dragon Ball world on the correct course in DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2. Featuring enhanced graphics and gameplay design, as well as a new hub city called Conton City that is seven times larger than the previous hub city, the game is poised to be the most immersive and detailed Dragon Ball world ever developed. DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 also adds new characters to its already robust roster including characters from Dragon Ball Super such as Goku Black, Hit, and Future Trunks. Players and EDM fans who purchase the game can also download a free DJ Steve Aoki DLC package to receive two remixed Dragon Ball songs (Cha-la Head Cha-la & We Gotta Power) and delight in interacting with Steve Aoki’s in-game character that lives in Conton City. DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 returns with a more robust and expanded character customization mode that delivers more customizable options, additional features, and special upgrades. DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2’s multiplayer mode delivers epic versus battles including huge 6 vs. 1 co-op fights enabling players to band together in order to take down giant bosses.

Dragon Ball fans are in store for an adventure of a lifetime with DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2.” said Eric Hartness, Vice President of Marketing at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “The first Xenoverse game was a ground-breaking title in the long running Dragon Ball videogame franchise, with DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2, we’re pushing the envelope even further to take the Dragon Ball videogame experience to new heights.”

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 is rated “T” for TEEN by the ESRB. The game is available now in the Americas for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One with the STEAM® for PC version launching on October 27, 2016. To find out more about DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2, head over to www.dragonballxenoverse2.com. To learn more about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.’s other products go to: http://www.bandainamcoent.com/home.html or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS or join the conversation at https://twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z®, and ONE PIECE®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

STOMP THE LANDING IN THIS SEASON’S MOST AUTHENTIC SNOWBOARDING EXPERIENCE – MARK MCMORRIS INFINITE AIR NOW AVAILABLE ON PLAYSTATION®4, XBOX ONE AND PC

STOMP THE LANDING IN THIS SEASON’S MOST AUTHENTIC SNOWBOARDING EXPERIENCE – MARK MCMORRIS INFINITE AIR NOW AVAILABLE ON PLAYSTATION®4, XBOX ONE AND PC 

Drop into Fresh Powder, Hit the Half-Pipe, or Create and Share Your Own Course with Friends – The Mountain is at Your Fingertips in Maximum Games’ New Action Sports Title

October 25, 2016 – Walnut Creek, CA – Grab your board and take to the mountains! Video game publisher Maximum Games, in partnership with developer HB Studios, has today announced that its snowboarding game, Mark McMorris Infinite Air, is available now for $49.99 on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC via Steam® platforms.

Infinite Air is the first open-world, physics-based snowboarding video game built in close collaboration with top pro-snowboarder, Mark McMorris. With dedication to recreating the authenticity and excitement of the snowboarding experience, Infinite Air features an all-star lineup of six highly talented pro-snowboarders available to play in-game, including X Games Gold medalists Silje Norendal, Torstein Horgmo, Danny Davis, along with notable pro-snowboarders, Ulrik Badertscher and Craig McMorris.

“Being part of the creation of Infinite Air has been a dream come true! As a kid growing up, I always looked up to athletes who were able to create their own video games and today I get to inspire the next generation,” said Mark McMorris. “I’m extremely proud of what we came up with and thankful for all of the hard work put in by everyone involved. I couldn’t be more excited to share Infinite Air with everyone and can’t wait for you all to experience a different type of snowboarding game!”

In Infinite Air, players will be able to use their imagination to carve out their own unique tracks in pristine powdery courses. Offering over 100 square miles of vast backcountry terrain across massive procedurally generated mountains, the options are near endless and guarantee that no course will ever be the same. Not even the high alpine snowy mountain tops are out of reach as the helicopter will allow players to land in any location offered in the game.

Infinite Air is a fantastic game for sports fans looking for the ultimate adrenaline rush,” said Christina Seelye, CEO of Maximum Games. “Our game delivers the most authentic snowboarding experience, and offers an amazing roster of pro-boarders, led by X Games legend, Mark McMorris, and we’re excited for gamers everywhere to get their hands on it.”

Building upon HB Studios’ signature content creation system used in the highly successful title, The Golf Club, Infinite Air has incorporated the World Editor feature where players can custom build, ride and share tracks in their own style, or compete against friends and their respective courses from all around the world!

Mark McMorris Infinite Air is available now on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC for $49.99. This title has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB.

For more product information, please visit http://www.infiniteairthegame.com.

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.

 

© 2016 HB Studios Multimedia Ltd. Developed by HB Studios. HB Studios, HB Studios logo, Infinite Air, and the Infinite Air infinity logo are trademarks of HB Studios Multimedia Ltd. Athlete name and image rights used under license. Published under license by Maximum Gamesä. Maximum Gamesä and the Maximum Gamesä logo are trademarks of Maximum Games, LLC. All rights reserved.

NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: SPHERE OF INFLUENCE – ASCENSION CONQUERS PLAYSTATION®4 AND WINDOWS PC THIS FRIDAY

NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: SPHERE OF INFLUENCE – ASCENSION CONQUERS PLAYSTATION®4 AND WINDOWS PC THIS FRIDAY 

Unite Feudal Japan through the Eyes of an Officer and Rise to Shogun in the Latest Standalone Entry in the Critically-Acclaimed Grand Strategy Series 

Hertfordshire, 25th October 2016 – KOEI TECMO Europe is proud to announce today that the latest standalone entry in the historical simulation series, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Ascension, will be available as of the 28th October 2016 on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and digitally on Windows PC via Steam®. Ascension remains true to the long-running franchise’s Grand Strategy pedigree as it expertly brings to life one of the most provocative, complex, and dramatic times in Japanese history.

In addition, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Ascension will have a 20% launch discount for Steam starting this Friday until the 1st November 2016! The game will also be available as a Free Weekend title on Steam from the 27th October until the  30th October. Purchasing the game before the 1st November will net 30 CG portraits of legendary characters from ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIII as well as historical figures William Adams, Megohime, Shigemasa Oyamada, and the wife of Shigemasa, Lady Muramatsu, as Officer Data for use in gameplay.

Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Ascension highlights some of the most epic battles and notable events of Sengoku Era Japan, when myriads of military officers and lords fought for domination over the land. Players will experience the events that led from the fracture of the country to the establishments of clans and the forming of alliances before the inevitable clash that led to the emergence of the first Shogunate.

Allowing for deeper immersion and insight into the divisive era and providing a closer look at the development of strongholds and armies during this time period, Ascension provides players with the option to witness thrilling and historic battles first-hand through the eyes of an officer from the beginning of the game officer via Officer Play. Players will be able to select from a massive array of over 2000 diverse characters, and a number of well-known individuals offer unique events, exclusive missions and tailor-made content, with special attention given to Yukimura Sanada, the famous Japanese samurai whom many of his time heralded as the strongest warrior in Japan.

Players will also be able to exploit a wider breadth of tactical options available to them in Ascension with the introduction of two new types of warfare – Siege and Naval battles – which create fresh strategic situations that allow for new ways to gain an advantage over a defending opponent. Aiding in victory or defeat, every command made will affect the outcome of battle, and bonuses are awarded for successful deployment of a new strategy. Ascend through the ranks to become an important warlord – perhaps even the overlord of Japan!

To stay in touch with the latest ‘NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence – Ascension’ news  and more detailed descriptions of the historical personalities that shaped Sengoku era Japan please visit the official site at www.koeitecmoeurope.com/ascension, like www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames, and follow us on twitter @koeitecmoeurope

About NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence – Ascension

NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence – Ascension is the standalone follow up to the critically acclaimed historical simulation title based on the Warring States period of Japanese history. Highlighting some of the most epic battles of Sengoku Era Japan, players will experience the events that lead from the fracture of the country to the establishments of clans and the forming of alliances before the inevitable clash that led to the emergence of the first Shogunate. Ascend through the ranks from an Officer to a Daimyō and conquer your ambition!

OASIS GAMES CONFIRMS TIGER KNIGHT: EMPIRE WAR EARLY ACCESS IS NOW AVAILABLE ON STEAM

OASIS GAMES CONFIRMS TIGER KNIGHT: EMPIRE WAR EARLY ACCESS IS NOW AVAILABLE ON STEAM

Oasis Games Ltd, a leading independent Chinese publisher, today announced that Tiger Knight: Empire War, a massively multiplayer online tactical combat game is now available for Early Access for Windows PC via Steam.  The historically inspired large-scaled combat, set in the era of the Han Dynasty, Kushan Empire, Parthian Empire and Roman Empire, puts players in control of their destiny with a multitude of customization options in realistic 3D battle experiences with hundreds or player-controlled units.

Across the truceless battlefields brutal warfare has broken out with four factions each vying to rise above the other and deception is the name of the game. In Tiger Knight: Empire War battle is in third person combining action gameplay with player-controlled mounted warriors and strategic large-scaled MMO battles.

Tiger Knight: Empire War players take complete control of how they will experience warfare choosing to command troops or take on the conflict on their own to become the sole conquering hero.  The deep customization includes over 400 weapons, 400 armor types and 75 arm types, allowing players to truly personalize their character.

Created with Unreal 3, victory and loss is experienced in numerous modes including PvP, in which up to five players per faction will control up to 40 warriors, which can include the high level tiger knights, per side for battles where communication, strategy and tactics are as important as individual performance and battlefield skill.  Keeping true to the realism in Tiger Knight: Empire War, players also engage in mounted combat, relying on their horse to triumph over the enemy.

Tiger Knight: Empire War is developed by NetDragon and is published by Oasis Games in North America and Europe for PC via Steam.  Early access to the to game includes the Three Kingdoms and Rome and is now available on three servers via Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/534500, the launch date will be announced at a later time. This game has is not rated by the ESRB.

Keep in touch with the latest news by Liking Tiger Knight: Empire War on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tigerknight.en, and Follow @TigerKnightGame on Twitter. Complete details about the game can be found at the official website at: http://tk-en.oasgames.com.

GameMill Entertainment Launches Classic Big Buck Hunter® Arcade on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Windows PC

GameMill Entertainment Launches Classic Big Buck Hunter® Arcade on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Windows PC

MINNEAPOLIS – Oct. 25, 2016 – GameMill Entertainment, in partnership with Raw Thrills™, has released the classic first-person shooter Big Buck Hunter Arcade on video game consoles and Windows PC. Capturing the quick-trigger thrill and action of hunting, Big Buck Hunter Arcade takes players to different environments around North America in search of the biggest trophy bucks.

The single-player campaign contains two adventures – Whitetail and Moose – each delivering a multitude of treks and hunting sites, as well as an assortment of other prized critters and dangerous animals to bag. There’s also a variety of fun and unique shooting challenges with different rule sets to master, including events where players launch fireworks into the sky, hit targets while skydiving, bullseye salmon jumping out of a river and more.

In addition, Big Buck Hunter Arcade contains competitive multiplayer modes for up to two players locally, including turn-based and head-to-head modes that let players battle for high score in straight shooting showdowns.

Big Buck Hunter Arcade is available today on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC for $29.99 at select retailers and $19.99 digitally.

About GameMill Entertainment

GameMill Entertainment, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota is a third-party publisher of casual games for the mass market consumer. Development platforms include mobile devices, PC, Nintendo handhelds and consoles including Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS™ and Wii, Microsoft consoles including Xbox 360®, Xbox One video game and entertainment system, XBLA, Microsoft Games On Demand and Kinect for Xbox 360®, and Sony consoles including PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. With development across the globe, GameMill is a source of entertaining and fun games for all ages. For more information, please visit: www.game-mill.com.

About Raw Thrills

Raw Thrills™ was founded in 2001 to develop the finest arcade video game entertainment. The studio is led by veteran game designer Eugene Jarvis, whose credits include classic titles such as Defender™, Robotron:2084™, and the Cruis’n™ series of adventure driving games. From its debut hit The Fast and the Furious™, to the 2015 release Jurassic Park Arcade™, Raw Thrills™ strives to bring the player the ultimate arcade experience, while delivering consistent reliability and value.

In 2006, Raw Thrills ™merged with the renowned game development studio Play Mechanix™ to create a new world leader in arcade video and video redemption games. Founded in 1995 by George Petro, a former designer for Midway Games, the Play Mechanix design team are the creators of the famed Big Buck Hunter™ series, Deal or No Deal™, Wheel of Fortune™, Terminator Salvation™, Aliens Armageddon™ and many others.

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‘Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure’ Now Available at Retail in North America, Coming to Europe Oct 28th

‘Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure’ Now Available at Retail in North America, Coming to Europe Oct 28th

New Retail Disc Includes Episodes 1-8 Together for the First Time

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., and STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Oct. 25th, 2016 — Leading and award-winning developer and publisher of digital entertainment Telltale Games, and world-renowned game developer Mojang, today released a special new retail disc for Minecraft: Story Mode – A Telltale Games Series. 

The new Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure disc includes all 8 episodes in the season in one place for the first time: 5 episodes from the original season pass, plus the 3 episodes from the ‘Adventure Pass’ add-on series. Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure is available on disc for US$29.99 or equivalent for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 at retailers in North America today; and at retailers in Europe starting October 28th. The disc will also be coming to PC early next month.

In their review of the season premiere, Polygon declared the series, “a grand adventure in the universe of Minecraft,” with Wired UK saying it, “brilliantly channels its source material,” and Kotaku UK calling it “a triumph.” The Guardian said the series “will delight Minecraft veterans young and old alike,” while GameSpot called it “a charming, winning adventure for both fans and newbies to the world of Minecraft.”

In Minecraft: Story Mode, playing as either a male or female hero named ‘Jesse,’ you’ll embark on a perilous adventure across the Overworld, through the Nether, to the End, and beyond. You and your friends revere the legendary Order of the Stone: Warrior, Redstone Engineer, Griefer, and Architect; slayers of the Ender Dragon. While at EnderCon in hopes of meeting Gabriel the Warrior, Jesse’s friends discover that something is wrong… something dreadful. Terror is unleashed, and you must set out on a quest to find The Order of the Stone if you are to save your world from oblivion.

The story continues beyond the original season with three ‘Adventure Pass’ episodes, chronicling the further journeys of Jesse and friends lost in a hall of portals leading from one world to the next. Will you be able to find your way home?

Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure features an all-star cast, including Patton Oswalt as male Jesse, Catherine Taber as female Jesse, Brian Posehn, Ashley Johnson, Scott Porter, Martha Plimpton, Dave Fennoy, Corey Feldman, Billy West, John Hodgman, Paul Reubens, Sean Astin, Jim Meskimen, Melissa Hutchison, Yvette Nicole Brown, Jim Cummings, Kari Wahlgren, Stampy Cat, Stacy Plays, DanTDM (The Diamond Minecart), LDShadowLady, and CaptainSparklez.

Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure is rated ‘E10+’ (Everyone 10+) for Fantasy Violence and Mild Language by the ESRB. The series is published by Telltale Games in partnership with Mojang.

For more information on Telltale Games, visit the official websiteFacebook, and follow @TelltaleGames on Twitter.

For more information on Mojang, visit the official website, follow @Mojang and@Minecraft on Twitter, and like Minecraft on  Facebook.

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About Mojang

Mojang AB is a Microsoft-owned games studio based in Stockholm, Sweden. We’re responsible for the relatively popular video game Minecraft. We also created the card-collecting tactical battler Scrolls, and have dabbled in publishing with Oxeye Game Studio’s awesome side-scrolling robo-blaster Cobalt. We’re developing more games, too, but we’re not ready to talk about those quite yet.

About Telltale, Inc.

Telltale is a leading and award-winning independent developer and publisher of games for every major interactive platform from home consoles and PC to mobile and tablet devices, and is the pioneer of the episodic delivery of digital gaming content. By successfully developing games as an episodic series and frequently releasing in the format of a game season, they create longer consumer engagement than traditional games for each release. Founded in 2004 by games industry veterans with decades of experience, Telltale has quickly become an industry leader with numerous honors and awards from the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, BAFTA, SXSW, the IMGA, and more, as well as being named Studio of the Year across multiple years. Telltale’s reputation for quality has been established across more than two dozen different product releases over the years with recognition and acclaim from publications like IGN, The New York Times, and Variety, including over 100 “Game of the Year” awards from publications like USA Today, Yahoo! Games, Wired, Spike TV VGAs, E!, Official Xbox Magazine, The Telegraph, Metacritic, and more. Telltale is a fully licensed third party publisher on consoles from Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo, and also publishes games on the PC, Mac, iOS, and Android-based platforms. For more information visit www.telltale.com .