THE NEW YEAR BRINGS A NEW WORLD TO SAVE WHEN DRAGON QUEST VIII: JOURNEY OF THE CURSED KING RELEASES FOR NINTENDO 3DS ON JANUARY 21^st 2017

New content includes two new playable characters, new side-quests, and the ability to send mementos of your adventure via StreetPass

4^th November, 2016 – With the New Year comes new quests and great adventures, and 2017 will be no different when DRAGON QUEST VIII: Journey of the Cursed King comes to Nintendo 3DS family systems on January 21^st 2017. This handheld retelling of the classic RPG that introduced the DRAGON QUEST series to Australia and New Zealand will be back and bigger than ever, with two new playable characters, more side-quests, and the ability to battle monsters on the go when it lands in the New Year.

The story begins when a jester, Dhoulmagus, comes to Castle Trodain and steals the King’s sceptre. He then uses its power to turn his majesty into a troll, the Princess into a horse, and the castle inhabitants into plants. The only one left unscathed from this attack is a castle guard who escaped the curse and must now step up to save the kingdom he’s sworn to protect. Only by travelling the lands, recruiting allies, and following the trail of destruction that Dhoulmagus leaves in his wake will The Hero be able to retrieve the sceptre in order to restore Trodain back to its former glory.

As players dive into the rich story of DRAGON QUEST VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, whether they’re visiting for the first time or coming back to relive the adventure all over again, they can enjoy full voice-acting in all plot-important cut-scenes, and new story content that will provide more back-story about The Hero and the villainous Dhoulmagus. Further additions include additional quests to complete and dungeons to explore, and even a new alternative ending.

Returning heroes may also find that elements of DRAGON QUEST VIII: Journey of the Cursed King have been streamlined for this handheld outing. Adventurers in a hurry no longer need to rush to a Church to save thanks to the new Quick-Save function, allowing them to save and exit the game at any time. And for warriors in a hurry, battling foes is also much faster with the introduction of the “Speed Up” feature, allowing heroes to cut their way through each encounter with much greater haste.

Those who wish to capture mementos of their quest to restore peace to the land will now find it’s easier than ever before, as at any time outside of battles and cut-scenes players can pause the action and take a photo of their adventure thus far. These photos can be customised in a variety of different ways, including allowing The Hero and his companions to perform special poses, adding stickers, filters, or putting a frame around the image to add a personal touch to their memory. Once the player meets Cameron Obscura in Port Prospect they’ll also be able to unlock Cameron’s Codex, where they’ll be rewarded for taking pictures of certain subjects, monsters, and situations.

All of these images can be saved to the SD card and shared to other DRAGON QUEST VIII: Journey of the Cursed King owners via StreetPass. Once these photos have been shared other players can give them a thumbs-up, and the more of these the image earns, the higher the chance of receiving a new item.

The New Year brings a new world to save when DRAGON QUEST VIII: Journey of the Cursed King releases for Nintendo 3DS family systems on January 21^st 2017.

THE QUEST FOR THE DRAGON SLAYER SWORD COMMENCES—XSEED GAMES LAUNCHES XANADU NEXT ON WINDOWS PC

First Global Release of Nihon Falcom Action RPG Classic Comes to Steam, GOG.com, and the Humble Store by Humble Bundle

Torrance, Calif. — November 3, 2016 — XSEED Games, the independent-minded console publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced that the long-awaited Nihon Falcom RPG Xanadu Next has launched worldwide on Windows PC via Steam, GOG.com, and the Humble Store by Humble Bundle. Originally released in Japan in 2005, this is the first time global audiences will be able to experience the complete PC release of this distinguished entry in the long-running franchise. A brand new trailer has been released to celebrate today’s launch, highlighting the mystical backstory and showcasing the classic, action-packed combat that players will enjoy in Xanadu Next.

Xanadu Next is an exploration-centric action RPG from Nihon Falcom, the acclaimed creators of the Ys and The Legend of Heroes RPG franchises. A late entry in their immensely popular Dragon Slayer series and a spiritual follow-up to the late ‘80s cult classic Faxanadu, Xanadu Next puts the player in the shoes of a gravely injured knight given a new lease on life through ancient magic, who must now seek a legendary sword called “Dragon Slayer” to ensure his survival. Xanadu Next simulates the gritty, medieval look of its ancestor in full 3D, which is complemented by a unique, ominous soundtrack composed by Nihon Falcom’s esteemed Sound Team jdk.

Set on the medieval Europe-inspired Harlech Island, players will explore an interconnected world where icy peaks connect with fiery caverns, mystical forests and other exotic locales to create one enormous map. Countless new obstacles, techniques, items and deadly monsters are just some of the hidden secrets players can uncover in the world: stone tablets and letters are dispersed throughout the lands, each providing valuable insight into the important events and mythological intricacies that occurred 500 years prior, in the age of Xanadu.

Players battle vicious enemies in real-time with a wide variety of weapons, each of which is imbued with a unique skill that can be learned and leveled-up through repeated use – a system that would later be seen again in the Falcom classic Ys SEVEN. Mystical spirits known as “Guardians” can also be attached to the player character’s soul, granting a variety of passive effects to aid him in his quest. Add to this stat customization with the ability to level-down for point redistribution, unique items that are used to access new areas in creative ways, and more. The multitude of mysteries surrounding the ancient land of Xanadu promises a solid challenge to anyone who dares set foot on the forgotten shores of Harlech Island.

Developed by Nihon Falcom and published by XSEED Games, Xanadu Next is now available for Windows PC via Steam, GOG.com, and the Humble Store by Humble Bundle for $19.99, €19.99, and £16.99. The Windows PC version of Xanadu Next is not rated by the ESRB. More information on the game can be found on the recently launched website at www.xanadunext.com.

For more information on XSEED Games products, please visit www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook at www.facebook.com/XSEEDGames and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/XSEEDGames.

TRENDY ENTERTAINMENT AND RE-LOGIC ANNOUNCE MASSIVE DUNGEON DEFENDERS II AND TERRARIA CROSSOVER CONTENT COLLABORATION

MEMPHIS, Ind. and GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Nov. 3, 2016 – Independent game development studios Trendy Entertainment and Re-Logic – the companies behind the hit franchises Dungeon Defenders and Terraria,  respectively – have announced a new partnership that will bring the content of each series to the other in big ways. In this rare crossover event, Terraria players will get to experience intense invasion-style action straight from the magical realm of Etheria, while Dungeon Defenders II players will enlist the help of an ancient and powerful hero to face down new threats of a distinctly Terrarian nature.

“We’re huge fans of the tower defense genre, and our whole team has enjoyed the Dungeon Defenders series for a long time, so we jumped at the chance to bring our two worlds together. Getting to work  with another awesome indie developer, sharing the fun, unique things you’ve both created, is an opportunity that doesn’t come around every day,” said Andrew “Redigit” Spinks, CEO of Re-Logic.

The two developers have been in close contact since the project’s inception to ensure an engaging and authentic crossover experience for both fanbases. Terraria fans will get a new Dungeon Defenders II-themed event with special enemies and loot accessible to new players and engaging for veteran players. Dungeon Defenders II will receive new maps, gear, vanity items and more inspired by Terraria, as well as a brand-new hero available for purchase: the Dryad.

“We’ve been working on this undertaking with the talented team at Re-Logic for some time, and it really is a blast collaborating with people whose creations you admire,” said Marco Busse, CEO of Trendy Entertainment. “Terraria is an amazing game, and we can’t wait to see how fans of both series enjoy these new adventures.”

Crossover content updates for both games are scheduled to launch before the end of the year. Terraria players will receive the new content for free with the arrival of version 1.3.4. Dungeon Defenders II players will be able to unlock their new content in a variety of ways in line with how previous content has rolled out. Fans of both games can expect additional details on these updates closer to release.

For more information on Terraria, please visit www.terraria.org and @terraria_logic on Twitter. For more on Dungeon Defenders II, follow www.dungeondefenders.com/2 and @trendyent on Twitter.

About Terraria

Dig, fight, build! The very world is at your fingertips as you fight for survival, fortune and glory. Delve deep into cavernous expanses, seek out ever-greater foes to test your mettle in combat, or construct your own city – in the world of Terraria, the choice is yours! Blending elements of classic action games with the freedom of sandbox-style creativity, Terraria is a unique gaming experience where both the journey and the destination are as unique as the players themselves! With over 18 million copies sold, Terraria sets the standard for 2D sandbox adventure!

About Re-Logic Games

Re-Logic is a rapidly growing indie gaming development and publishing company headed by Andrew “Redigit” Spinks. Best known for its core franchise, Terraria – the revolutionary 2D sandbox adventure game that has entertained millions across PC, console and mobile platforms – Re-Logic strives to maintain innovation in gaming without abandoning its indie roots. Through the development of groundbreaking games and publishing partnerships with other top-notch indie developers, Re-Logic seeks to showcase and evolve the limits of what indie gaming can be.

About Dungeon Defenders II

Dungeon Defenders II is a tower defense action-RPG where you must save the land of Etheria from an ancient evil! Create a hero from one of four distinct classes to fight back wave after wave of enemies by summoning defenses and directly participating in action-packed combat! Customize and level your character, forge equipment, gather loot, collect pets and more! Take your hero through multiple difficulty modes and challenge/survival missions to earn more experience & even better treasure. Join your friends with four-player online and local (splitscreen) co-op to plan your strategies together or compete in PvP Deathmatch.

About Trendy Entertainment

Trendy Entertainment is an independent video game development studio based in Gainesville, Fla. Created by veterans of the video game industry, the company is focused on developing fun and innovative video games across multiple platforms. Trendy believes digital distribution deserves the same AAA quality releases as retail, and with some of the best Unreal Engine developers in the world and over 40 years of collective experience, can’t wait for people to get their hands on their games.

Deus Ex: Breach new update available

MONTRÉAL, CANADA – 3rd November 2016 – Today, Square Enix® and Eidos®-Montréal announced that a new game objective, along with new content and items, are now available for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided® – Breach on PlayStation®4, the Xbox One all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC.

The Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – Breach update includes:

NEW OBJECTIVES
–         Package Delivery Objective: The player has to find a “package” that is hidden inside the map and deliver it safely to the exit point.
NEW CONTENT
–         One new world: World 4A is being added, which consists of 9 entirely new maps.
–         3 new maps have also been added to the existing worlds.
NEW WEAPONS AND ITEMS
–         3 new items: Energy boost, HP boost, and memory space boost , available in 3 different sizes and rarities.
–          4 new Premium Weapons: The No Scope Sniper Rifle, Siege, 3RR0R EM Rifle, and the KABOOM Revolver.
–          2 Premium Ripper skins.
GENERAL BUG FIXES AND IMPROVEMENTS
–         Polished and improved Challenge UI.
–         Other bug fixes and improvements.

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – Breach is an innovative game mode included in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. This new take on the game offers, for the very first time, an arcade approach on the gameplay of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, providing players with aconnected puzzle shooter experience. As a Ripper, your objective is to obtain and sell highly classified corporate data by infiltrating some of the world’s most secure servers, using the funds you acquire to upgrade both your skills and arsenal. As you play, the rewards you earn, including XP, credits, and booster packs, will allow you to face the increasing difficulty of the game. Challenge yourself, your friends, and people from around the world in the ultimate Deus Ex® arcade twist. Breach is a live game mode, introducing new challenges and features by rolling out updates on a regular basis.

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is now available on PlayStation®4, the Xbox One all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC.

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ABOUT DEUS EX: MANKIND DIVIDED
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, the sequel to the critically acclaimed Deus Ex: Human Revolution, builds on the franchise’s trademark choice and consequence, action RPG based gameplay, to create both a memorable and highly immersive experience. Players will once again take on the role of Adam Jensen, now an experienced covert agent, and will gain access to his new arsenal of customizable state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations. With time working against him, Adam must choose the right approach, along with whom to trust, in order to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy. The game also includes Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – Breach, a new and innovative game mode. This new take on the game offers, for the very first time, an arcade approach on the gameplay of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, providing players with a unique puzzle shooter experience.

DEUS EX: MANKIND DIVIDED © 2016 Square Enix Ltd. All Rights Reserved. DEUS EX, DEUS EX: MANKIND DIVIDED, DEUS EX: MANKIND DIVIDED – Breach, the DEUS EX: MANKIND DIVIDED logo, DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION, EIDOS, SQUARE ENIX, and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Square Enix Limited is a company registered in England & Wales under the number 01804186 whose registered office is situated at 240 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NW, United Kingdom.

First AIRHEART Update ‘Fall of the Armory’ Launched Today On Steam

Zürich, Switzerland – November 3, 2016 – Blindflug Studios, the Swiss independent developer today announced that the first update for AIRHEART – Tales of Broken Wings, called Fall of the Armory, is now available to play on Steam. Full details can be found by following this link:

http://steamcommunity.com/games/531180/announcements/detail/975419669869501597

Dastardly pirates managed to shoot down a colossal cargo zeppelin belonging to Gunmetal Ltd in the sky layers above the game world Granaria. As a result of the attack, masses of downed high-tech weaponry descended from the skies, most of which was unusable, with the few guns left intact almost immediately scooped up. But there are still a few remnants left scattered throughout the sky. With that newfound knowledge Amelia, together with the rest of Granaria’s underside, can now attempt to craft a variety of new and unusual weapons.

Features

• New airplane: fly in the GATI Horizon
• New weapons: unlock new high-tech weaponry
• Blueprints: unlocking weapons for future playthroughs
• New pick-up: a new type of chest from Gunmetal Ltd
• And much, much more!

AIRHEART is a dieselpunk action game about a young woman, who flies her aeroplane and catches skyfish among beautiful sky islands. Amelia’s biggest dream is to reach the stratosphere and to bring down the legendary Skywhale, which promises riches and fame for a lifetime.

AIRHEART allows players to advance ever upwards, whilst building-up their aeroplane in the workshop before heading once more into the stratosphere to take on powerful bosses. Featuring sumptuous graphics and memorable music, the game encompasses a dynamic gameplay model and fascinating core messaging in which Blindflug Studios touch upon real-world problems such as social inequality and overfishing.

For more information, please visit the AIRHEART Steam page:
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=714137497

Official website:  http://airheartgame.com/

About Blindflug Studios:
We are an indie game studio founded in 2014 from the game team of the creative agency Feinheit. Our mission is simple: We want to create beautiful, imaginative and incredibly fun games that centre around complex, real-world dilemmas and through that create interesting new game mechanics and involving settings.

Heroes of Incredible Tales (HIT) Celebrates 13M Worldwide Downloads and Gets New Archer Character Class, Pets and More

Nexon and NAT Games heave released a new update for Heroes of Incredible Tales (HIT)that adds the powerful new Archer character class for players to take into battle in the Unreal Engine 4 powered action RPG. Downloaded more than 13 million times, the AAA fantasy beat‘em up game has engaged a huge community of players. During the first 100 days since its worldwide launching HIT fans created over 4M Heroes and cleared nearly 5.5M Tower of Trials floors.

Developed by the acclaimed designer of Lineage II and TERA, a new playable hero comes to HIT for the first time with the Archer class character Lena Trupp. She is a quick and agile master of the bow who is equally adept at plucking the strings of a harp, employing a combination of ferocious arrow attacks and musical supporting abilities. With moves like Whirling Fire, Storm Bash and Fatal Pummel, she can rain arrows down on her foes, shoot in multiple directions at once and put enemies to sleep using her enchanted lullaby. Lena is perfect for players who value speed, since she is the game’s fastest Hero when it comes to dodging, countering and attacking. The new campaign surrounding Lena will help her discover her true identity and unravel the mysteries of her past.

HIT now features 12 new Pets to assist your hero on their quest. Some pets look dark and foreboding, while others are fun and whimsical. But all pets have unique powers to enhance your hero’s abilities and skills. Use different pets with different heroes, depending upon your quest and challenge. You can manage your pet from the main menu.

Official HIT website: https://hitmobile.nexon.com/.

HITMAN coming to PlayStation 4 Pro this Holiday Season

47 in 4K

COPENHAGEN, November 3, 2016 – Io-Interactive is pleased to announce that HITMAN is coming to PlayStation®4 Pro (PS4®Pro) computer entertainment system on November 10, 2016.

Offering the latest visual and technical enhancements, on the PS4 Pro, HITMAN has had a whole new layer of detail added to it; the overall resolution has been increased, aliasing reduced, reflective surfaces improved and we get more detailed lighting effects, all without compromising the frame rate or the overall gaming experience. A clean and crisp UI rendered natively in 4K, furthermore it uses the extra memory of the PS4 Pro to stream in higher quality textures, yielding more details. Agent 47 has never looked so good.

“With HITMAN we made a live game which is constantly improving and the PS4 Pro aligns perfectly with that vision of constant improvement, we’re proud to support it,” said Hannes Seifert, Studio Head, Io-Interactive.

Players without 4K will also benefit from the increased resolution as the image will be downsampled to 1080p to benefit from higher quality shading and less flickering highlights.

Become the Master Assassin in this intense spy-thriller story. As Agent 47 you perform contract hits on powerful, high-profile targets in exotic locations around the world, from Paris, Italy and Morocco to Bangkok, the USA and Japan in this creative stealth action game. Gameplay focuses on taking out targets in huge and intricate sandbox levels with complete freedom of approach. Where to go, when to strike and who to kill – it is all up to you.

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

About HITMAN™
HITMAN is the sixth game in the blockbuster series and is the culmination of a journey started by Io-Interactive more than 17 years ago. It builds on the critically acclaimed and commercially successful foundation of games like Silent Assassin, Blood Money and the recent Hitman: Absolution.

About Io-Interactive
Io-Interactive, a Square Enix Studio, is the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform videogames to emerge in the last decade. Starting with the praised and ground-breaking Hitman series, Io-Interactive has since developed the cult classic “Freedom Fighters”, the controversial “Kane & Lynch” series and the adorable “Mini-Ninjas”. Dedication to creating original IP and unforgettable characters and experiences are the hallmarks of Io-Interactive.

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

Hitman © 2016 Io-Interactive A/S. All rights reserved. IO-INTERACTIVE and the IO logo are trademarks of Io-Interactive A/S. AGENT 47, HITMAN and the HITMAN logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Limited. SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Co. Holdings Ltd. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.