FANTASY WAR TACTICS RECEIVES NEW CONTENT UPDATE FEATURING MAPLESTORY

Immensely Popular PC MMORPG MapleStory Meets the Definitive Mobile Strategy RPG in Latest Content Update for iOS and Android

Seoul – Dec. 20, 2016 – Fans of mobile strategy role-playing game (SRPG), Fantasy War Tactics now have the chance to unleash their hidden power as NEXON Korea Corporation, subsidiary of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games, continues its run of video game collaborations bringing together two epic with the “Fantasy War Tactics x MapleStory Collaboration”. Since its launch for Android and iOS devices in 2015, Fantasy War Tactics has reached over a million downloads in 153 countries. The new update is now available to new and returning players to download via Google Play and the App Store.

As an ambitious wizard bent on conquering the world, players make their way throughFantasy War Tactics utilizing their heroes’ character skills, the surrounding terrain, and their friends to help them achieve victory in battles along their journey to greatness. The “Fantasy War Tactics x MapleStory Collaboration” update will introduce three new characters from the immensely popular and long-running massively multiplayer online role playing game, MapleStory. The update also introduces a new Hell mode location, the Tower of Dawn. For a limited time, players will have the opportunity to travel and explore a whole new land from Maple World, the Lost Island. The update will also feature a special event shop filled with exclusive items to commemorate the MapleStorycollaboration.

The “Fantasy War Tactics x MapleStory Collaboration” update offers players:

• Three iconic MapleStory heroes to recruit: Play as and unlock three of the legendary Six Heroes from MapleStory: archer and ruler of the elves, Mercedes, and the greatest thief to ever live, Phantom; as well as the unsuspecting farm boy turned dragon master, Evan;
• Phantom’s Lost Island to explore: Journey to the event dungeon, Phantom’s Lost Island, for a chance to a battle against hordes of enemies for awesome rewards (available until Jan. 19);
• Rewards for returning users: Players who log into the game will also receive a reward each day they return (up to four times) to receive: ★3 Token of Return Full Set Equipment Capsule, ★4 Premium Rebirth Ticket, ★5 Premium Rebirth Ticket and 1,000 Perfect Genes (available until Jan. 31);
• MapleStory event shop: Purchase limited time exclusive items to power up and strengthen each of the heroes, such as Evan’s limited edition ‘Marine Boy Evan’ costume (available until Jan. 18).

Fantasy War Tactics can be downloaded for free via Google Play and the App Store.

Additional information for members of the press:

• Fantasy War Tactics Official Homepage: https://fwar.nexon.com
• Fantasy War Tactics Official Forum: https://m.nexon.com/forum/4
• Fantasy War Tactics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fwar

About NEXON Co. Ltd.
NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. 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 NEXON GT Co. Ltd.
NEXON GT Co. Ltd. (“NEXON GT”) (041140.KQ) is leading developer studio and subsidiary of NEXON Co. Ltd. Founded in Korea in 2004, NEXON GT has developed numerous hits across online and mobile platform. Major titles from NEXON GT include Sudden Attack, Fantasy War Tactics and Monster Squad.

Naruto Online HOLIDAY EVENTS ANNOUNCED FOR first mmorpg gAme from highly popular anime series

Oasis Games Ltd, a leading independent publisher, today announced in-game events for Naruto Online, the turn-based MMORPG for Windows PC, which can be played for free through any browser. The holiday season is in full gear, with Santa recruiting ninjas for daily missions to ensure gifts are delivered, in the “Time for Christmas” monthly event. Players can participate in many other seasonal events which also include revealing a daily reward through December 24 on the “Christmas Advent calendar”, as well as an opportunity until the 31^st  to earn the Monthly Gift.

A plethora of activities will keep players engaged through December 21 including a special Promotion Pack and “Lucky Star”, which gives players one free draw for the stars which can be used to purchase superior items such as Ninja Cards. Lastly, the holidays are the perfect time to recruit friends! Players will be rewarded with a draw for a Treasure Box containing either a Pain-Naraka Path or the Uzumaki Naruto-Sennin Mode. Visit the Naruto Online Event page for level requirements and additional details.

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.  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

OSIRIS: NEW DAWN CONTENT UPDATE ‘DAWN OF AZIEL’ NOW AVAILABLE ON STEAM
Loads of New Features and the Frozen World of Aziel Await Brave Explorers, Now 20% Off
TWAIN HARTE, CA – December 19, 2016 – Space explorers of the Osiris Mission, prepare for a new interplanetary journey of wonder and danger! Independent game developer Fenix Fire Entertainment and Reverb Triple XP, an initiative of the veteran PR team at Reverb Communications, announced today that ‘Dawn of Aziel,’ the first major update for the multiplayer, space survival epic – Osiris: New Dawn, is now available on Steam. ‘Dawn of Aziel’ is packed full of amazing new content including added weapons, base structures, outdoor crafting utilities, intriguing alien creatures, random world events, and the new ice world Aziel.

To commemorate the launch of the ‘Dawn of Aziel’ content update, Osiris: New Dawn is now available for a limited time at the promotional price of $19.99 (20% discount from S.R.P.).

Mammoth alien creatures await to be discovered in the new ‘Dawn of Aziel’ update.

“With this major content update, we’re taking the first step in crafting the interplanetary experience for Osiris,” states Brian McRae, CEO and founder of Fenix Fire Entertainment. “The huge amount of new content that we’re delivering adds advanced gameplay depth on the first planet – Proteus II – and gives our future explorers the first glimpse of what they’ll find on the frozen world of Aziel. ‘Dawn of Aziel’ is our first major update that introduces the diverse, dangerous type of worlds gamers will discover, survive, and colonize in this alien space system.”
‘Dawn of Aziel’ key features include:

• New World: Aziel – Travel to the frozen moon of Aziel, three times the size of Proteus II, and discover new resources and alien creatures.
• Proficiency and Skill Tree System – Level your character and spend points specializing in combat, engineering, mining and other skills to suit your play style
• New Craftable Weapons – Four deadly melee weapons and the powerful Heavy Asssault Rifle have been added
• Landmines – Whether it’s for base defense or setting deadly traps, having a landmine in the inventory is always useful
• Booster Stimulants – Synthesize 11 new biochemicals that enhance player’s speed, stamina, strength, and more
• New Base Structure: Biodome – Craft an enclosed ecosystem structure to grow and harvest plants for food and medicinal purposes
• Outdoor Utilities: Chemistry Lab & 3D Printer – Craft advanced materials and equipment without the need of building the Hab
• Functioning Habitat Furniture – Make use of furniture to get advanced buffs toward speed and endurance before each mission
• New Mineral Resources – New minerals have been added, including rare Azurnium
• Spaceship Inventory – Spaceship can now shuttle supplies and equipment between planets
• Osiris Armored Mech Unit – The most powerful vehicle in the game at this time is fully craftable and ready to unleash its lethal arsenal
• Random World Events – From radiation storms, meteor showers, and downed satellites, the unexpected is to be expected

The Osiris: New Dawn mission begins in 2046 A.D. after mankind’s revolutionary discovery of near-lightspeed “fold engine” propulsion abilities. This has landed the Osiris expeditionary mission team in the Gliese 581 system 20 light years away. As part of the second colonization team sent by the U.N.E. (United Nations of Earth) to study planets for potential Earth re-population, the spacecraft malfunctions, braking violently from light speed and forcing an emergency landing on the planet’s surface. Players must overcome the dangers of unpredictable weather conditions by building a central base, expanding the structure further with modular units to grow food, creating research centers, manufacturing bays and uncovering the dark events behind the missing Osiris-1 team, threatening Project Osiris.
Winner of ‘PAX West Best Indie MMO’ from MMORPG and ‘PAX West Best Survival Game’ from MMOGames, Osiris: New Dawn is now available for the promotional price of $19.99 on Steam. Join the mission of Osiris: New Dawn by following the game development on Twitter, “Like” the game on Facebook, and watch for the upcoming livestreams on Reverb’s Twitch channel.

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ABOUT FENIX FIRE ENTERTAINMENT

Fenix Fire was founded in 2010 by husband-wife team Brian and Anna McRae, former Blizzard, Midway, and Double Helix environment artists with a passion to create visually stunning immersive worlds that combine classically fun gameplay with next gen technology. After creating numerous ground breaking game experiences for some of the world’s largest companies and pioneering many Oculus VR demos such as the Tuscany World Demo, Fenix Fire is now laser focused on creating their highly anticipated indie adventure Source and the sci-fi space survival epic, Osiris: New Dawn.

ABOUT REVERB TRIPLE XP

Reverb Triple XP provides a spectrum of services customized to focus on the needs of indie game developers.  Triple XP titles stand out with excellent gameplay, creative design, and that elusive fun factor. Once identified, Reverb’s team of game industry veterans partner with the indie dev team, fully understand the game by actually playing it and provide world class marketing, PR, social, production and distribution services that are fitting for games of the highest quality. A cornerstone of the programs is that the developer retains creative control and ownership of its intellectual property as well as receiving a custom solution tailored to their exact needs.  Each year, only a handful of titles are chosen to be in Reverb Triple XP, prioritizing quality over quantity.

SNAIL GAMES ANNOUNCES MULTIPLAYER SURVIVAL GAME DARK AND LIGHT COMING 2017 – STEAM STORE PAGE LAUNCHED

Fantastic Creatures and Dark Magic Coming to PC in 2017
Snail Games, a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment, announced today that their upcoming dark fantasy multiplayer survival game, Dark and Light, will be coming to Steam in 2017. Snail’s development team is busy focusing on polishing Dark and Light and optimizing the game with remarkable gameplay once the game hits Early Access.

In addition to the new launch date, Snail Games has launched its brand new website and the official Steam Store page, where players can follow to keep up-to-date on Dark and Light’s development.

“We can assure our fans that, with this extra development time, we’re going to release Dark and Light at a level that our studio is proud of,” said Yan, Game Producer, Snail Games. “To reach our goals for Dark and Light requires that we spend extra time at this stage in the development process to ensure we’re delivering an extraordinary game to our players, and we appreciate the patience as we ready it for Early Access.”

Giant Dragons – Just One Foe You will Face – Use Magic to destroy all who oppose you
Dark and Light puts players in an immersive fantasy world that is filled with magic, monsters, and mystery. In this world, they will be challenged to survive and thrive through a combination of crafting, exploration, and powerful magic.

Dark and Light’s website and Steam store page are now live. Players can sign up for the Dark and Light newsletter on the website to receive regular updates and add the game to their Steam wish lists.

Stay up to date with the game’s development on our official website, ‘Like’ us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Get Set for Fast-Paced Moto Action as ‘Moto Racer 4’ Releases in North America on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 this January 24, 2017

The legend returns this winter as the popular arcade moto racing series gets back on track with high-speed roads and high-flying dirt courses

PARIS – December 19, 2016 – Microïds and Artefacts Studio announced that its popular moto racing series is set to release on consoles in North America when ‘Moto Racer 4’ launches January 24^th, 2017 for both Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Fans and newcomers of the series can expect high-octane racing action that provides two thrilling ways of playing by alternating between the high speed moto and the altitude of motocross.

Moto Racer 4 looks to continue building on the huge success that made the trilogy so popular by providing gamers with the enjoyable arcade action that’s expected from the series, by making sure it’s fast, frantic, and fun. Check out the trailer below that showcases the two styles of gameplay that each capture the thrill of the ride.

Click here to watch the Moto Racer 4 console release trailer

Moto Racer 4 features 15 single and multi-player game modes, with online multiplayer modes for 2 to 10 players. There’s also split-screen multiplayer for offline competition. During gameplay, players need to be well aware of their surroundings as they avoid traffic on the roads while also being mindful of the possibility of colliding with opponents.

Moto Racer 4 will be available as a downloadable title for both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in in North America through the PlayStation and Xbox One Stores. A Steam version of the game is already currently available in the US for $29.99.

About Motor Racer 4

Developed by Microids and Artefacts Studio under the supervision of original creator Paul Cuisset, Moto Racer 4 revives the winning formula that made the original trilogy so successful. Accessible and entertaining with the ability to race dirty by shoving opponents, the two-wheel racing game alternates between high-speed road and dirt motocross courses. Players with a PlayStation VR headset (available in October 2016) can immerse themselves in the game using the special VR features and experience videogame racing like never before.

With over seven million units sold and critical acclaim both in the specialist press and among gamers, the original “Moto Racer” trilogy has left an indelible mark on the history of video games and it is still synonymous with extreme gaming pleasure and fierce multiplayer contests for many players.

Moto Racer 4 includes no fewer than 15 single and multiplayer game modes. In addition to regular fixtures such as the Time Trial, Single Race and Championship, here are a few features players can expect:

• Alternating high-speed road and dirt motocross courses
• Traffic on the road
• Split-screen multiplayer mode for offline competition
• Online multiplayer mode for 2-10 players
• 60 frames per second frame rate
• Vehicle and rider customization
• Possibility of colliding with opponents
• Each computer rider has a different personality and behavioral traits
• 15 single and multi-player game modes

Moto Racer 4 is scheduled to launch on January 24, 2017 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and will be subtitled in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian.

For more information, please follow Microïds on facebook.com/microids, twitter.com/microids_off , https://www.instagram.com/microids_official/ and YouTube

About Microïds
Created in 1985, Microïds is an international publisher of multi-platform video games based in Paris (France). Today, it represents Anuman Interactive’s video game business in all its forms. Managed by its creator Elliot Grassiano, Microïds keeps getting stronger and widens its large game catalogue with genres as varied as adventure, management, simulation and action. Through its adaptations of iconic titles such as “Syberia” or “Amerzone” on new supports or through its original creations (“Subject 13“, “The A.B.C. Murders”, “Yesterday Origins”…), Microïds is developing on PC, Mac, Playstation, Xbox, as well as iOS and Android mobiles and tablets. Besides its heroes and heroines from original creations (Kate Walker from “Syberia“, Victoria Mc Pherson from “Still Life“…), Microïds also creates new titles including other characters or authors from other media (comic books, cinema, literature…) such as Garfield, Lucky Luke or Agatha Christie. Microïds is currently developing Syberia 3 scheduled for 2016, responding to many fans of this cult adventure game series (more than 3 million sold) who have been waiting for more than ten years.

For more information, visit the official website www.microids.com, the Facebook Page, Twitter, Instagram or Youtube channel

About d’Artefacts Studio

Artefacts Studio is a French development studio based in Lyon. Since its creation in 2003, the studio has become a reference in the video game market in France. Created by former Infogrames co-workers, the company is managed by Bruno Chabanel, its CEO. It has diversified its activity towards 3 main activities: The full development (30 games already developed); sub-contracting and outsourcing (more than 50 games) and Serious Games/Robotic. PC, XBOX One, PS4, Wii U, 3DS and also on tablets and IOS and Android mobiles are just a small example of the experience of the studio and the skillset of its teams. We have now taken a strategic move towards ambitious and innovative games RPG/RPG tactic based, with a high quality gameplay and creatives storyline, allowing a deep immersion in strong and believable universes. For more information, visit the official website: http://www.artefacts-studio.fr/

About Paul Cuisset

Paul Cuisset is one of the most prolific French creators in video game history. As the co-founder of Delphine Software, he worked as a programmer, a game designer and/or a scriptwriter on titles as famous as “Future Wars: Time Travelers”, “The Stealth Affair”, “Cruise For a Corpse”, “Moto Racer” and “Darkstone”. In 1992, his classic action/adventure game, “Flashback”, was listed in the Guiness World Records as the best-selling French game across the globe. In 2005, he created the VectorCell studio that developed “Amy” (PS3, Xbox 360) and the HD remake of “Flashback” (PS3, Xbox 360, PC). More details about Paul Cuisset’s creations can be found at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Paul-Cuisset/322067201278662

Videogame radio show One Life Left releases charity “Marioke” single, featuring Charles Cecil, Mitu Khandakar-Kokoris, Sos and many more – with proceeds going to Asylum Aid.

Award-winning radio show One Life Left has today released a charity single, featuring a host of games industry celebrities performing Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas?

The song has been given a “Marioke” makeover – where the lyrics have been changed from the original lines to be about videogames. It is now available through the donation pagehttps://www.gofundme.com/asylumaid
and on YouTube https://youtu.be/2KalfecKXNs

For those who don’t know, Marioke debuted at Nottingham Game City in 2011, with just 25 songs re-written to be about videogames. Prince’s Purple Rain transformed to be about David Cage’s Heavy Rain; Holding Out for a Hero re-written to be about Mario; Blur’s Parklife – you’ve got it – now about Half Life.

Thanks to a regular monthly night at London’s excellent Loading Bar, the catalogue has grown to be over 350, covering topics as diverse as Candy Crush, GamerGate and waiting for Spectrum games to load. More information can be found at www.singmarioke.com

The charity single reflects on a turbulent 2016, with lines such as “And this year is like iD Software, ‘cause it’s calling card is Doom” and “Well tonight thank God I’m lost in XCOM 2”.

“We’re not saying the song solves any of the issues this year,” says Ste Curran, co-presenter, One Life Left “But we do, at least, reference a dozen brilliant 2016 videogames that might distract us, for better and worse.”

“Wherever we’ve performed Marioke, it’s been the most wonderful night,” adds Ann Scantlebury, co-presenter, One Life Left, “so what better to celebrate this most wonderful time of year than by doing something good and saying ‘au revoir’ to 2016.”

All proceeds from the song go to Asylum Aid, a charity that provides help and protection for vulnerable people seeking refuge in the UK. With the atrocities happening in Syria right now it is even more important that people forced from their homes are given support at the toughest time. Asylum Aid provides free legal advice and representation to vulnerable and excluded asylum seekers.

One Life Left is the UK’s premier games radio show, broadcasting weekly live on Resonance 10.4 FM, the best radio station in the world. It is podcast globally on Wednesdays.