ASCENSION EXPANSION COMING TO SKYFORGE OCTOBER 19
Latest Expansion Will Introduce New Combat Mechanics
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – September 27, 2016 – Developer Allods Team and global publisher My.com are happy to reveal that Ascension, a massive expansion, will be available for Skyforge on October 19. Based on more than a year of player data and community feedback, the Allods Team has worked on revisiting existing systems and implementing new features to expand Skyforge. The fact-paced action combat in Skyforge will become even more thrilling, thanks to extended combat mechanics. When you defeat monsters, players can take their weapons or even part of their bodies to use them against other enemies! Battles will become more diverse and tactical through the ability to kite enemies and dodge attacks more consistently.
Watch the Skyforge Ascension: Combat Trailer HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljmOOkczDlI 
The updates and enhancements in the Ascension expansion for Skyforge consists of the following:

• New Progression Campaign: A significant modification comes in the form of the Regions Map, which is an extended progression campaign, where players can unlock access to new Adventures, Classes, and Symbols. Over a hundred marks on the map represent adventures and missions that make progression very clear and keep gameplay diverse while players improve their characters.
• A New Raid for All Gods: Another great danger awaits – the menacing Tol-Monter, great god of the Oceanids, has sent his ships to Aelion! Tol-Monter is an unusual avatar, therefore gods who confront him can expect serious challenges. However, it is not just the strongest immortals that can fight him. Anyone who has received their Divine Form can go into battle against this great god – and win!
• New Politics System: The Council of Gods is a completely new political system. From now on, immortals can elect who the world of Aelion will answer to for a few weeks. In their hands, the leaders will hold power, resources, and the fate of the people. Players will be able to elect or be elected, and take control!
• Brand-new Class: The Outlaw: A charismatic, daring and dangerous hero, who expertly wields two pistols and also, when necessary, dynamite. Enemies would do well not to underestimate this new combatant.

Skyforge is a free-to-play MMORPG set in a universe where mortals and immortals use cutting edge technology to fight for survival against mythical creatures and invaders from space. Players start as immortals, newly reborn into the world and vie to become gods themselves.

To learn more about Skyforge and to download for free today, visit sf.my.com. ‘Like’ the game on Facebook and follow the game’s development on Twitter @GodsofSkyforge for all the latest developer updates and news.

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ABOUT MY.COM

My.com comprises myMail, MAPS.ME, myTarget, and online and mobile games. Its mobile communications and entertainment services and apps facilitate people in pursuing their business goals – and let them relax and have a good time gaming in-between. Copyright © 2016 My.com.

For more information, visit my.com

THE WORLD OF HIGH FASHION ENTERS THE HIGH-STAKES FIGHTING GAME ARENA

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. Enters the World of Fashion with a Unique Sukajan Jacket Celebrating the Return of TEKKEN® 7 to the Forefront of the Fighting Game Genre

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (September 27, 2016) – Leading interactive entertainment media publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today officially announces its TEKKEN® 7 Heihachi Sukajan Jacket. Blending the world of high-fashion with iconography from the beloved TEKKEN franchise, BANDAI NAMCO has created a very special, limited edition statement piece that any connoisseur of fashion or TEKKEN fan would be proud to own.  

Gracing fashion runways from Paris to Milan, bomber style Sukajan Jackets are experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Today’s Sukajan Jackets exhibit decades of stylistic evolution and updates since their inception after World War II when homebound American GIs were seeking exotic souvenirs to bring home from abroad. Featuring very distinct and intricate embroidered patterns sewn upon fabrics that were sometimes taken from used parachutes; Sukajan Jackets have become iconic symbols of freedom and rebellion, are a mainstay of urban Japanese fashion culture, Yakuza style, and have been featured in countless films.

Designed by former Project Runway contestant, Carrie Sleutkaya, the TEKKEN 7 Heihachi Sukajan Jacket features a reversible design that showcases two very different designs, both inspired by Heihachi Mishima, one of the most pivotal and controversial characters in TEKKEN. The “statement” side of the jacket features royal burgundy and gold coloring with a highly detailed embroidery of Fūjin, the Japanese God of Wind on the back, while the more traditional side of the jacket re-imagines Heihachi’s signature dark gray gi in luxurious stain charmeuse with the roaring tiger on the back. Each jacket is crafted with painstaking attention to detail, from the eye-catching dye sublimated patterns to the custom ribbing and welt pockets, the TEKKEN 7 Heihachi Sukajan Jacket delivers an unparalleled level of detail using over 440,000 stitches in its intricate embroidery work. Lastly, the TEKKEN 7 Heihachi Sukajan Jackets will be produced in an extremely limited quantity with each jacket numbered individually to preserve its exclusivity. Offered at a suggested retail price of $449.00 USD, the TEKKEN 7 Heihachi Sukajan Jacket is available now for pre-order in unisex sizes ranging from small to 2XL at the BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment online store. All TEKKEN 7 Heihachi Sukajan Jacket orders will also be accompanied with a copy of TEKKEN 7 at no additional charge*.

Currently rated “RP” for Rating Pending by the ESRB, TEKKEN 7 will be available in the Americas for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and via STEAM for PC in early 2017. For more information about everything in the TEKKEN universe, please visit: http://us.tekken.com/#!/en/home. To learn more about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.’s other products and services go to: https://www.bandainamcoent.com. Join the TEKKEN conversation on Twitter at www.twitter.com/tekken and follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/tekken/ or https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS/.

*Physical copies of TEKKEN 7 that come with the purchase of the TEKKEN 7 Heihachi Sukajan Jacket at no additional cost will be delivered separately to jacket owners upon the game’s launch in early 2017.

 Mini Metro subway simulator to enter Android & iOS stations soon

Paris, France – September 27th: Playdigious, the new mobile publisher established by DotEmu’s founders, and Dinosaur Polo Club, the multi-awarded studio behind the subway layout game Mini Metro, are proud to announce that the critically acclaimed subway simulator already out on Steam will come to Android and iOS mobiles soon.

Watch the mobile teaser here: http://youtu.be/RGhQt6IRPNE

With 250.000 copies sold on desktop so far and a strong support from its core community, Mini Metro is a hit game with a minimalistic interface and push-buttons mechanics that are perfect fits for a captivating experience on mobiles. The core gameplay is all about designing a subway map for sprawling cities like Paris, Berlin or New York. Players simply draw lines between stations and start running their trains while making sure the created routes remain efficient as new stations open. Expansion of the grid goes on at a frenzied pace as long as commuters are satisfied which is no mean feat. Players will eventualy learn the hard way that mastering a subway grid is an art which is not within everyone’s reach!

“Taking Mini Metro onto mobile is the natural step for us given the demand we’ve had for it from day one. We can’t wait for our fans to finally have the relaxing, hectic experience of Mini Metro at their fingertips”, says Robert Curry, design lead at Dinosaur Polo Club.

Mini Metro is due to enter the Android and iOS stations in the upcoming weeks. Make sure to know when it goes live by pre-registering on Mini Metro’s official website www.dinopoloclub.com/minimetro and receive an email on D-day!

AMPLITUDE EXPLORES THE OUTER LIMITS WITH ENDLESS SPACE 2 IN STEAM EARLY ACCESS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6

Amplitude Preps PC Gamers for 4X Feast

Paris, France – September 27, 2016 – Award-winning developer Amplitude Studios announced today that Endless Space 2 will enter Steam Early Access on Thursday, October 6. Endless Space 2 is a turn-based, 4X space-strategy game that launches players into the role of the leader of one of the many intelligent beings of the Endless universe at the beginning of the space colonization age. Amplitude’s Endless Space 2 will elevate the genre with a finely balanced mix of character-deep factions with their own stories, a senate for political intrigue, a new battle plan system for strategic confrontations, new streamlined interfaces with Amplified Reality, and much more in its richly evolved Early Access build.

The Early Access version of Endless Space 2 will feature four of the eight factions planned for the full release. Discover each faction’s story, from the AI gone berserk to the origins of the lethal Endless creation called the Cravers. Feel like an emperor and see your population react to all your decisions, as they will be the source but also the key to all your conflicts. Explore the Endless universe, discover its secrets, its new life forms and find your own path to galactic dominion.

Known for its deep, engaging, and gorgeous 4X strategy games including 2014’s celebrated Endless Legend and Dungeon of the Endless, Amplitude Studios won the venerable 2013 Golden Cube and Community Choice Unity Awards for Endless Space and the 2015 Best 3D Visual Experience for Endless Legend. For more information on Endless Space 2, visit Amplitude Studios on its Website (www.amplitude-studios.com), like it on Facebook, and follow it on Twitter.

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ABOUT AMPLITUDE STUDIOS

Amplitude is an independent team of experienced video game lovers (and developers) with a single goal: Create the best strategy games with the players’ help! Based in Paris, the studio boasts an international team that has worked all over the world on major AAA titles. Since Amplitude’s creation in 2011, the studio has released Endless Space, Dungeon of the Endless and Endless Legend, all critically acclaimed. A pioneer in its working method, while developing its first game Amplitude launched an open crowdsourced development process called “GAMES2GETHER.” This platform enables the community to participate in the creation of a video game from the early stages of development. Today, this methodology enables the studio to fulfill the expectations of its players while earning international recognition for the quality of its productions. Read more at www.amplitude-studios.com.

ABOUT SEGA® EUROPE LTD.

SEGA Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Games Co., Ltd., a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. SEGA Europe’s website is located at www.sega.com.

Rise as a legendary builder in the new DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS demo available now

Free Demo Available Now through the PlayStation Store for PlayStation^®4 and PlayStation^® Vita

LONDON (27^th September 2016) – From today, fans can try their hand at building and battling with the new DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ demo available on the PlayStation Store. In this introductory chapter of the game, players can explore a large open island, restore and town and battle hordes of monsters all while completing exciting quests!

In DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS, players will use their creativity to build a variety of unique tools from the materials they gather, and rebuild towns and cities to restore life to the shattered world of Alefgard– a human realm destroyed and plunged into darkness by the menacing ruler of the monsters, the Dragonlord. Explore with the freedom of sandbox gameplay, combined with an immersive and charming DRAGON QUEST® story – battling with iconic DRAGON QUEST monsters and interacting with gorgeously designed 3D characters along the way. With an intuitive control system, DRAGON QUEST BUILDERSwill have you building the towers and castles of your dreams in no time!

To watch the recently released “What is DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS?” trailer, visit;https://youtu.be/RvWDiCuYb_s

DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS will arrive in Europe and PAL territories in 14^th October 2016 for the PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System and PlayStation Vita (digital only). For more information visit: www.dragonquest-game.com
Related Links:
Official Homepage: www.dragonquest-game.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DragonQuest
Twitter: @DragonQuest

About DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS
Generations ago, the realm of Alefgard was plunged into darkness when the hero fated to slay the terrible and treacherous Dragonlord, the ruler of all monsters, was instead tricked into joining him. Through this vile villain’s magical machinations, mankind was scattered to the winds and robbed of the power to build. With even the idea of creativity relegated to mere legend, the people of Alefgard wander the ruins of their former home, scrounging and scavenging in the dust to survive.
But now, a legendary figure arises – a hero chosen by the Goddess herself – who sets out to return the power of creation to the people of Alefgard. Only when the wonder of imagination has been returned to the land will mankind be able to overthrow the evil Dragonlord once and for all!
About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive™, Crystal Dynamics®, and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 115 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 68 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 46 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at http://eu.square-enix.com/en

© 2016 ARMOR PROJECT/BIRD STUDIO/SQUARE ENIX All Rights Reserved.

DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS, FINAL FANTASY, the FINAL FANTASY logo, DRAGON QUEST, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, SPACE INVADERS and TAITO are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix Group. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Mantis Burn Racing Releases Early Access Update To Complete Pro Career

Latest Steam update expands Career and introduces new Event.

Birmingham, United Kingdom – 27 September 2016 – Established UK based indie developer VooFoo Studios is excited to announce that Mantis Burn Racing has today been updated on Steam Early Access in preparation for the impending full release of the highly anticipated top-down racing title.

Today’s update brings the following exciting new additions for players:

·         Pro career completed – with the addition of Season 2 and Season 3.
·         Hot Lap event added – A challenge that invites you to record the fastest lap within an allocated time, whilst your opponents do the same. It’s a great way to prove your driving prowess!

VooFoo Studios have been gathering feedback from players all over the world at events including PAX West, Gamescom and EGX, where the game has received an overwhelmingly positive response.

View the latest Mantis Burn Racing trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=er6eb9521kM

Mantis Burning Racing is available now on Steam Early Access priced at £9.99 / €12.99 and is coming soon to PS4 and Xbox One. For assets and more information, visitwww.VooFooStudios.com Follow VooFoo Studios on: Facebook.com/VooFoo and Twitter @VooFoo

If you would like to arrange an interview with VooFoo Studios or you would like to request a Steam code, please contact the Premier Communications team, below.

About VooFoo Studios Ltd
VooFoo Studios Ltd is an independent UK based video games development studio, founded in 2007 by a small team of experienced industry professionals. Utilising its own proprietary cutting edge technology, VooFoo’s first game, the critically acclaimed Hustle Kings, was released for PlayStation 3 in 2009, reaching the top of the PSN charts and earning VooFoo nominations for two highly coveted Develop Awards. Building on this early success VooFoo have gone on to develop Hustle Kings on PlayStation Vita, Backgammon Blitz and the acclaimed ‘Pure’ series of games – Pure Chess, Pure Pool and Pure Hold’em – all of which have further established our reputation for developing visually stunning, commercially successful games. VooFoo’s first self-published game, Mantis Burn Racing, is now available on Steam Early Access and will release on PS4 and Xbox One later in 2016.

HITMAN™ – Episode 5: Colorado out today

See the launch trailer here: https://youtu.be/EXLY75s3vGs

COPENHAGEN, September 26, 2016 – HITMAN Episode 5: Colorado is out today.

The penultimate episode in HITMAN Season One, the mission “Freedom Fighters” is not one to be taken lightly. Agent 47 must infiltrate a Colorado farm compound that has been converted into a private militia training camp.  Players are presented with an intense infiltration mission to locate and take out four targets.

“This is the point where the events of the previous episodes will really start to make sense. In Episode 5, the story steps into the foreground and provides a much clearer picture of what has been unfolding and where the story is heading”, said Michael Vogt, lead writer of HITMAN. “We hope players don’t reveal too many spoilers online, but at the same time I’m excited to hear the reactions to the revelations of this episode. It paves the way for an intriguing and rewarding season finale.” 

With all-new opportunities and disguises, and with 70 different challenges unlocking brand new gear, weapons, and items, Episode 5: Colorado rewards players with major story revelations as the season builds towards a thrilling climax.
HITMAN began with a Prologue and Paris location in March, continued with Episode 2: Sapienza in April, Episode 3: Marrakesh in May, the Summer Bonus Episode in July, Episode 4: Bangkok in August and Episode 5: Colorado in September. The season finale in Japan will arrive later in 2016.

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.

NEXON KOREA BRINGS REVERED CHARACTER TO POCKET MAPLESTORY

Fans of massively multiplayer mobile role-playing game Pocket MapleStory will strengthen their resistance against the Black Mage as NEXON Korea Corporation releases their latest update featuring Blaze Wizard from the popular MapleStory for PC.

As the top magician of Cygnus Knight, Blaze Wizard uses powerful magic with her superior intelligence and sharp skills. Using the element of fire, Blaze annihilates her enemies making her one of the most revered characters in the original MapleStory, a game beloved by fans for more than 10 years. Blaze Wizard is the tenth character to be added to Pocket MapleStory.

Pocket MapleStory gives players the chance to explore the vast and colorful universe of Maple World. As the definitive MapleStory mobile version of the popular PC game, players have a complete MMORPG experience with more than 1,500 different quests and real-time online multiplayer action.

The game also features bright and colorful art and graphics, immersing players back into the original world of the PC game. Pocket MapleStory also features:
·         Friendly rivalries with the Dungeon and Guild system to cooperate & compete real-time with friends online;
·         Deep personalization of characters and items;
·         User-friendly customization of game controls;
·         Bright and colorful graphics reminiscent of the original PC game.

Pocket MapleStory is now available in English for free download via mobile device fromGoogle Play and the iOS App Store.

Pocket MapleStory Official Homepage:  https://smart.nexon.com/StaticContents/Brand/PocketMapleStoryEn
Pocket MapleStory Social Channels:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pocketmaplestory.en/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pkt_maplestory
Forum: http://m.nexon.com/forum/17

Kill robots, buttslide your way to victory and get a face full of balls in Curve Digital’s latest compilation

Instant Indie Volume 3 launches today for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

27^th September 2016: Curve Digital has today unveiled details of its latest digital ‘Instant Indie’ digital compilation, which offers PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners the opportunity to pick up a trio of brilliant indie games for a fraction of their full price.

Instant Indie Volume 3 collates three of this year’s best indie games into one brilliant package – and will be available to buy on [date], priced £19.99 / €24.99 / $24.99  – a discount of almost 30 per cent off the full price of the three games.

Action Henk leads the way. Run, jump and butt-slide into the glorious toy-filled world of Action Henk in this fantastic speed runner from Rage Squid. Become a master of momentum and defy physics as you race against a band of ragged 90s action figures to once and for all prove that Action Henk is the fastest of them all.

Next up is Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure – the brilliant, hysterical action sports game from Game Swing. Take control of Stikbold superstars Bjorn and Jerome as they set out on a heroic rescue mission in the name of love and glory. Partake on an epic journey that will test your skill as well as your friendship – and remember: “no one is a team alone!”

Completing the package is 10 Second Ninja X from Four Circle Interactive. 10 Second Ninja X is a blisteringly fast, satisfyingly difficult and surprisingly methodical sidescroller which tasks you with completing each level in ten seconds or less. No lengthy checkpoint gaps. No cluttered control scheme. No hand holding. Get that three star rating, yo! You got this.

“The Instant Indie series is a fantastic way to quickly build a library of indie games without breaking the bank, and we’re delighted to welcome Volume 3 to the family,” says Jason Perkins, managing director, Cure Digital. “Each title within the bundle offers a huge amount of gameplay – together they represent some of the finest indie games this year.”

Instant Indie Volume 3 featuring Action Henk, Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure and 10 Second Ninja X are available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One now, priced £19.99 / $24.99 / $24.99. The PlayStation 4 version also includes 10 Second Ninja X on Vita.