ADAM WOLFE EPISODE 4: “Zero Hour” AVAILABLE NOW ON STEAM FOR PC AND MAC AND COMING SOON ON iOS

Final Chapter of Neo-Noir Adventure Has Troubled Protagonist, Adam Wolfe, Discovering the Final Paranormal Clues to Find His Sister Allie

Belgrade, Serbia – November 4th, 2016 – Independent developer Mad Head Games today released the fourth and final episode of Adam Wolfe, a new IP in the Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure (HOPA) genre, on PC and Mac via Steam.  Episode 4 “Zero Hour” is now available as an individual download or as part of the Seasons Pass and will be coming soon to iOS.

Since the game’s Episode 1 launch, Adam Wolfe has captured the interest of HOPA players from around the world. Episode 4 will serve as the culmination to the memorable episodic adventure with the game’s tortured protagonist, Adam Wolfe.

Supernatural investigator Adam Wolfe continues to be haunted by the disappearance of his sister while dealing with the shadows of his past as he treks forward in his investigation of occult crimes, supernatural occurrences and the horrific reality of San Francisco crime syndicates. This neo-noir game offers a gripping story accompanied by action set-pieces, in hand-drawn art style, and unique puzzles new to the HOPA genre. Players have unraveled the mystery set before them in Episodes 1 – 3, but nothing will prepare them for the twists and turns of this final chapter.

A launch trailer can be seen for “Zero Hour” on Mad Head Games’ official YouTube channel linked here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X06VovHi34

Will Adam finally reunite with Allie or will he continue his descent into the dark abyss?

Adam Wolfe is the first self-published title from Mad Head Games, a multi-award-winning studio, which aims to redefine the HOPA genre into a cinematic, action-packed thrill ride that will keep you at the edge of your seat. The game features an English voiceover and is fully localized in English, French, German, Russian, simplified Chinese and Serbian.

Adam Wolfe deals with the shadows of his past while solving mysterious cases in the seedy underbelly of San Francisco in this neo-noir game that offers unique puzzles, a gripping story, incredible hand-drawn art, action set-pieces and a cinematic quality to the HOPA genre.

On Steam, Adam Wolfe’s fourth episode “Zero Hour” will be available as a part of the complete season for $19.99. To get player’s started, Episode 1 “The Ancient Flame” is available for $5.99 and the season pass can then be purchased for $15.99.

Mad Head Games will also release Adam Wolfe on Android at a later date, along with other distribution channels.

For more information and to stay up to date with all the latest Adam Wolfe news, announcements and more, please visit http://www.madheadgames.com, like the official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/madheadgames/ or follow on Twitter at @MadHeadGames.

About Mad Head Games

Mad Head Games is an award-winning, growing development studio from Serbia. Founded in July 2011 by a group of experienced developers and friends, passionate for making games, united around a singular vision of making immersive, atmospheric and fun titles – with attention to detail, unique style and – most importantly – heart… And a bit of insanity too (hey, it’s not Calm Head Games!) Today, Mad Head Games is creating hit casual games and establishing game franchisees by bringing their love for good art and intriguing gameplay into record-breaking hidden object adventure games, published around the world by Big Fish Games. Bigger, bolder and much more experienced, the “Madheads” remain one thing: a group of friends. Visit the Mad Head Games website: http://www.madheadgames.com

Pirate Pop Plus Pulls into Port On Steam Today

Independent Developer Dadako and Indie Publisher 13AM Shipping Solutions Collaborate to Launch Retro Arcade Action Game 

Toronto – November 4, 2016 – Relive the classic glory and difficulty of the 8-bit era with today’s Steam (PC) launch of retro arcade action game Pirate Pop Plus from independent developer Dadako and 13AM Shipping Solutions. Also available on New Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, Pirate Pop Plus places players in the boots of brave pirate Pete Jr. as they pop, shoot, and stomp bubbles while attempting to defeat the evil Bubble Pirate. In addition to being purchasable on Steam, Pirate Pop Plus is featured as the Humble Debut in the November Humble Monthly Bundle.

In Pirate Pop Plus, players must destroy bubbles to save the townsfolk. As if this weren’t difficult enough, the evil Bubble Pirate’s gravity gun forces them onto walls or the ceiling creating even more chaos. Buccaneers will earn coins that they can spend on customizations for their “Pocket Game” handheld console, including faceplates, stickers, backlights, and even music and characters for the game itself. Players can also spend coins on Hyper Mode, a faster, crazier and more difficult version of the core arcade game that rewards players with a multitude of coins.

“Since launching on Wii U and New Nintendo 3DS we’ve been overwhelmed by the positive feedback from gamers for Pirate Pop Plus’ chaotic retro gameplay,” said Hawken King, Founder of Dadako. “We think PC gamers will enjoy the game just as much as their Nintendo counterparts and Pirate Pop Plus is a perfect way to spend a quick break during the holiday season.”

In addition to chaotic gameplay, Pirate Pop Plus features artwork by Justin Chan, key artist for a bevy of video games such as Nuclear Throne, as well as music from Gyms, composer of Knuckle Sandwich, Dan Rodrigues, composer for the award-winning Runbow, and 8-bit composers Matthew Ivic and Harry Waters, son of Roger Waters from legendary rock group Pink Floyd. The game also features a guest character cameo from Runbow’s Satura.

For more information regarding Pirate Pop Plus please visit the game’s website, or Dadako’s Facebook and Twitter pages.

About Dadako

Dadako is an independent video game studio based in Tokyo that focuses on developing retro-inspired games. Headed up by a Brit, Dadako has the right mélange of old-school influence and western wit to make its games shine with nostalgic fun and detail. We’re currently in development of our first two games: Pirate Pop Plus and Pixel Pirate.

About 13AM Shipping Solutions

13AM Shipping Solutions is the publishing arm of independent video game developer 13AM Games and works to help other indie developers release their games. The company is based in Toronto and earned success with its debut game, Runbow. 13AM is continue the company’s success with their first game, Pirate Pop Plus, of their publishing arm.

THE RACE IS ON! GAS GUZZLERS EXTREME SPEEDS ONTO XBOX ONE

Highly Popular PC Combat Action High-Octane Game Available Now on Console for the Very First Time

Haarlem, The Netherlands – November 4, 2016 – Publisher Iceberg Interactive, in partnership with development studio Gamepires, today announced that the combat racing title, Gas Guzzlers Extreme is available as a digital release now on Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, for $24.99. Since its initial PC debut, Gas Guzzlers Extreme has amassed a loyal community of racing fans with its distinctive spirit of adrenaline pumping races combined with a trigger-happy action shooter.

Gas Guzzlers Extreme presents an exciting new twist on the car combat experience with the addition of furious team combat battles. Players will start out with low performance vehicles and rapidly work their way up to high-performance models by earning money in a series of high-octane races and arena battles. Insane customization features are also available to match any player’s style as well as matching with their clan members on their road to glory.

Fans will be pleased to see that the original Steam DLC packs, Full Metal Survival and Full Metal Frenzy, will also be included in today’s launch. This additional content throws players into the helm as a zombie apocalypse threatens to take over the race arenas in ‘Survival mode’. Armed to the teeth with a mean rig, players must obliterate hordes of the undead with insane power-ups but they must beware as the undead have tricks of their own to fight back.

Gas Guzzlers Extreme includes 12 over-the-top game modes, 42 extreme tracks, 12 varying arenas, 8 different environments, 21 customizable and upgradable cars with 12 unique weapon types and 22 distinct zombie variants to wreak havoc and total carnage! Completely packed with its own unique humor and personality, Gas Guzzlers Extreme promises a ride that players will never forget.

Gas Guzzlers Extreme is rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB and is available now for $24.99.

For more information on Gas Guzzlers Extreme, please visit the official Facebook and Twitter.

For more information on Iceberg Interactive, please visit the official website at: https://www.iceberg-games.com/

About Gamepires

Gamepires expertise resides in the highly rendered and superior graphics gaming environments and relies on combining exquisite knowledge in physics and gameplay development with top-class graphic layouts. The team consists of creative groups of developers and designers continuously oriented towards innovation and perfection in game production, their daily passion. This has resulted in a unique game engine, the best of breed gameplay, design and art for each and every entertainment solution we produce. In the last 15 years every Gamepires team member has been engaged in some of the bestselling and top technology gaming products. Their experience and knowledge guarantee the highest performance and usage standards possible.

About Iceberg Interactive 
Iceberg Interactive is an independent video game publisher founded in 2009 by an international group of games industry veterans and is located in Haarlem, The Netherlands. Staffed with avid gamers, Iceberg works closely with an international assembly of game developers, both midsize and indie. Garnering attention with acclaimed releases over recent years, including Endless Space, Endless Legend, StarDrive and Starpoint Gemini 2, the company has an exceptional current line-up, including Oriental Empires, Dawn of Andromeda, Lord of Rigel, Killing Floor 2, Starpoint Gemini Warlords and Starship Corporation – with further promising games in the pipeline.

Play it cool!

Guardian Codex now available on mobile devices

Numerous Launch Rewards Available to Players of Free-to-Play Multiplayer RPG

LONDON (4^th November 2016) – Guardian Codex™ is a new roleplaying game fromSquare Enix Ltd., that launched today for iOS and Android devices. The title features high-end 3D graphics and exciting multiplayer battle options, supporting up to four players. Additionally, a rich, single-player story allows players to fully explore the world of Guardian Codex.

Created by the team behind the popular card battler GUARDIAN CROSS®, Guardian CodexTakes place in a war-torn world split between the Empire and Resistance forces Taking on the role of Resistance Agents, players are sent into the virtual “Codex” where they must find and capture the legendary Guardians. These fully-customizable teams of Guardians will be necessary to battle the waves of enemies within the Codex, and are also used in multiplayer mode when joining forces with up to three other players to take down even stronger foes. The game also offers limited-time special events providing chances for bonus rewards.

With over 300,000 pre-registrations prior to launch, Square Enix is offering all who download the game a 4-Star Banshee Guardian, 6,000 Codex Credits, and five Magic Stones (III). A special login promotion will also begin on 6^th November, providing players with additional Codex Credits each day they log into the game. Guardian Codex is available at the AppStore and GooglePlay.

A special opening movie created by Visual Works that marks the games release is available at: https://youtu.be/h5VW65H0BzI.
Players can stay up-to-date with Guardian Codex news by following the official Twitterand Facebook accounts.

Related Links:
Homepage: http://www.jp.square-enix.com/guardian-codex/en/
Facebook Page: http://sqex.to/o8j
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GCX_EN

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.

GUARDIAN CODEX © 2016 SQUARE ENIX CO, LTD. All rights reserved.
GUARDIAN CODEX, the GUARDIAN CODEX logo, CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, FINAL FANTASY, GUARDIAN CROSS, IO INTERACTIVE, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies.  All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

SPORTSBAR VR FOR PLAYSTATION^®VR GETS MORE GAMES, TOYS, AND FIXES

The Ultimate Social VR Gaming Experience Adds New Tabletop Games, Physics-based Toys, and AI Tweaks

Seattle, WA – November 4, 2016 – Perilous Orbit and Cherry Pop Games released today a major content update to their virtual reality-enabled collection of pub games, SportsBar VR, for Sony’s PlayStation®VR. In response to player feedback, elements like AI have been adjusted to make the game more enjoyable, while Cherry Pop Games and Perilous Orbit plan to continually improve SportsBar VR with gameplay adjustments and additional content on an ongoing basis. The update also adds three new games to the mix – Chess, Checkers and Shuffleboard. Along with these additional games, SportsBar VR now has fun virtual toys to throw around the in-game environment, including a ping pong ball gun, a bouncy beach ball, a baseball, and an American football – all ready for players to toss to one another, or use for creating havoc in the virtual pub.

Are you a journalist with a PSVR? Review keys for both North America and Europe are available to media, please reply or send an email to Ted Brockwood (b[email protected])

Watch the trailer HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4eXHopp89s

Much more than a collection of popular pub games, SportsBar VR gives players the ability to interact with the 3D world around them — and to get rowdy! All set within an interactive virtual sports bar, SportsBar VR enables up to six players to play games ranging from air hockey to pool to darts, hang out, chat, roam the bar, or even make up their own challenges — like throwing cue balls, smashing bottles and much more. Loosen up in the virtual bar without ever drinking a single drop of beer!

SportsBar VR Gameplay Features:

• Tons to Do: Darts, pool, air hockey, skeeball and more. Just about every classic pub game is here… All in beautiful, realistic 3D VR.
• Go on, Make a Mess! Had enough of being a good sport? Then enjoy throwing bottles, cue balls and sticks around – nobody gets hurt and nobody has to clean up!
• Hang with Friends: A fully immersive social setting enables you to simply hang out and chat
• An Amazing VR Experience: Sports Bar VR is developed from the ground up for VR. Experience a fantastic VR environment, right from the comfort of your own living room.

For more information on development or to trade pub chat with friends, join the discussion by visiting Perilous Orbit and Cherry Pop Games on the web.

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ABOUT PERILOUS ORBIT

Perilous Orbit is a VR-centric game design and development studio with offices in Seattle & Los Angeles. Focused on creating high quality immersive experiences with partners around the world, we bring together years of experience building amazing games, productivity, and experimental applications for Microsoft HoloLens & Xbox. The Perilous Orbit team aims to find FUN as quickly as possible through rapid prototyping and ideation.

ABOUT CHERRY POP GAMES

Cherry Pop Games is an independent, multi-platform development studio specializing in Immersive gaming experiences with a core focus on emerging trends. With a target of blending new and exciting technology with a social world to create truly memorable moments in gaming. Cherry Pop Games, throws out the rule book on isolation in VR and instead embraces the future of social interaction in the virtual world.

Strategy RPG Fantasy War Tactics Celebrates Anniversary with Special Events

In celebration of Fantasy War Tactics’ first anniversary, Nexon Korea is inviting fans around the world to join in the festivities as the popular strategy role-playing game (SRPG) rolls out special in-game events starting Nov. 5 through Nov. 17. When launching the game, players will also receive ‘goodie bags’ filled with an assortment of new costumes, equipment and more on their journey to world domination as a gift for their continued devotion and support.

In addition to new items and equipment, the anniversary event will offer players the chance to explore the ‘Library in the Sky Birthday Party Dungeon.’ Lord and his companions will lead players through short, adventurous stages filled with fun stories, and perhaps to uncover the mystery behind the woman with the red hair who crashes the birthday party. Fans will also see additional items for sale in the exclusive shop.

Each day of the three-day anniversary event, all new and current players who log into their account will be rewarded with:
·         Ian’s Costume on Nov. 5: Players will kick off the anniversary event with a new and improved costume for the most purrrr- fect character;
·         5 ★ Full Set Guaranteed Equipment Capsule (SS Legendary Grade) on Nov. 6: The “best of the best” equipment will be available as the ‘on-time’ gift to any player who runs the game;
·         365 Crystals on Nov. 7: In-game currency will be shared for players to buy gifts for their favorite characters.

Fantasy War Tactics is now available for free download via mobile device in the App Store and on Google Play.

We’d love for you to share the news of the anniversary events and new assets with your readers. Members of the Nexon team are also available for email Q&A’s on the Fantasy War Tactics.

Official website: https://fwar.nexon.com/MicroEn
Official Forum: https://m.nexon.com/forum/4