PIXEL GEAR for the PlayStation®VR BLASTS ONTO THE PLAYSTATION®STORE

Fast-Paced Arcade 3D Pixel Shooter is Second of Four Exciting PS VR Games from Oasis Games

BEIJING – (October 20, 2016) – Oasis Games Ltd, a leading independent Chinese publisher, today announced that its second PlayStation®VR title, Pixel Gear, is now available on the PlayStation®Store. Developed exclusively for PS VR, Pixel Gear is a colorful and fast-paced 3D pixel shooter with a variety of comical monsters, zombies and ghosts as enemies to defeat.

“Pixel Gear is a wonderful introduction to PlayStation VR gaming with its vibrant 3D pixel graphics, easy to pick-up and play controls, and fun level of challenge that everyone in the family can enjoy,” said Alen Wu, business director at Oasis Games. “The look resonates well with kids, and it’s easy to grab your pixel gun and step into the colorful world filled with nonstop action where you must aim and destroy attacking ghosts and goblins before they get you!”

Pixel Gear includes six levels chock full with a variety of interactive objects that exhibit entertaining reactions when hit, and a host of cool upgradeable weapons and power-ups that grant the ability to slow down or even stop time. Precision is key as players combat fun baddies such as witches, skeletons, bats, undead knights and ghouls, while unlocking various weapons and upgrades to prepare themselves for the thrilling boss battles that end each level. Don’t get too caught up in the action and shoot the innocent angels! Harming them will also harm you.

Starting with the default laser pistol with unlimited ammo, players can earn coins to unlock additional weapons, power-ups and ammo by shooting ghosts to make them drop their gold. Unlockable weapons include submachine pistols, the long range sniper rifle and other handy weapons for taking down level bosses. Gear up and blast your way through all of the levels and up the difficulty level to achieve the highest score!

Pixel Gear is developed by Geronimo Interactive and is published by Oasis Games in North America, Europe and select countries in Asia for the PlayStation®VR. From October 20, 2016 through November 3, 2016, Pixel Gear will have a 10% discount off its base price of $10.99 and a 20% discount for PlayStation®Plus members. Keep up to date on pixelated mischief, including the upcoming co-op feature on Facebook, here. This game is rated “E for Everyone” by the ESRB.

Pixel Gear follows on the heels of the arcade archery PS VR launch title from Oasis Games, Ace Banana. Details of more product releases for the Oasis Games PS VR lineup will be announced in the coming weeks. To stay in touch, like Oasis Games on Facebook at fb.me/OasisGamesOfficial and follow us on Twitter at OAS_Gamesand Instagram at @OasisGamesOfficial. Find out about all of the Oasis Games products here: http://en.console.oasgames.com/.

About Oasis Games

A leading independent Chinese game company, Oasis Games prides itself on serving as an ambassador for China’s massive gaming community to the West with its strategic business endeavors. Established in 2011, Oasis Games was one of the first publishers in China to deliver online games to overseas markets, currently reaching over 100 million players in 70 countries. The company continues its pioneering presence as the first, and currently sole, strategic publishing partner of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) Shanghai for the overseas publishing market—uniquely positioning Oasis Games to bring high quality Chinese games to PlayStation® players worldwide. Its blockbuster online RPG, Legend Online has attracted over 50 million players in China and Naruto Online, the official RPG browser game of the Naruto franchise has amassed a global following. The award-winning exploration adventure game, KOI, was Oasis Games’ PlayStation®4 console debut for the western market. Pixel Gear, launching today, is the second of four exciting PlayStation®VR games the company will launch during the PS VR launch window, more than any other publisher. For more information, visit http://company.oasgames.com/en/.

English Voice Acting Cast for Persona 5 Gets a Fresh Start

Sydney, Australia – October 20 –Atlus U.S.A., Inc. does not often get to announce voice casts, but considering the magnitude of the game, they can reveal a partial cast list for the English dub of Persona 5. Releasing in Australia on Feb. 14, 2017 on the PlayStation®4 (PS4), the English dub is being supervised by the long-time Persona series project lead in the Americas, Yu Namba.

“We at Atlus U.S.A. take pride in the quality and care we put into casting and dubbing for our games, and Persona 5 is no exception,” said Yu Namba, Persona 5 project lead and recording supervisor. “This is a completely new cast of characters, so we started with a blank slate in bringing life to them with our stellar cast of voice actors. It’s hard saying goodbye to the cast of previous Persona games, but we hope to bring an entirely new tone with a new set of actors for this game.”

The main Persona 5 hero cast includes:

• Xander Mobus as the protagonist
• Cassandra Morris as Morgana
• Max Mittelman as Ryuji Sakamoto
• Erika Harlacher as Ann Takamaki
• Matt Mercer as Yusuke Kitagawa
• Cherami Leigh as Makoto Niijima
• Erica Lindbeck as Futaba Sakura
• Xanthe Huynh as Haru Okumura
• Robbie Daymond as Goro Akechi

Persona 5 is a game about the internal and external conflicts of a group of troubled youth who live dual lives. They have the typically ordinary day-to-day of a Tokyo high-schooler – attending class, after-school activities and part-time jobs. But they also undertake fantastical adventures by using otherworldly powers to enter the hearts of people. Their power comes from the Persona, the Jungian concept of the “self;” the game’s heroes realize that society forces people to wear masks to protect their inner vulnerabilities, and by literally ripping off their protective mask and confronting their inner selves do the heroes awaken their inner power, and use it to strive to help those in need. Ultimately, the group of Phantom Thieves seeks to change their day-to-day world to match their perception and see through the masks modern-day society wears.

Persona 5 will release on Feb. 14 in the Americas, Europe and Australia, for PlayStation 4. Pre-orders of the Steelbook Launch Edition are now available at EB Games and JB Hi Fi.

For more information, please visit the official website, atlus.com/persona5.

Protagonist Trailer: https://youtu.be/oR84szHWTu4

Voice Actor Trailer: https://youtu.be/1VI5cZTM0nA

Protagonist & Voice Actor Trailers Download: https://we.tl/YMR5h81CMm
FEATURES RECAP

• Persona 5 is the first numbered title of the award-winning franchise on home consoles since the PS2 generation.
• Fast-paced Japanese role-playing game mechanics, exciting action sequences, deep and engaging story.
• Vibrantly stylized characters, enemies, and environments, elegant anime-style cut-scenes.
• Soundtrack featuring the fresh sounds of acid jazz composed by the legendary composer Shoji Meguro.
• A standalone story experience that welcomes newcomers and veteran Persona players alike.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Title:                     Persona 5
Release Date:    February 14th 2017
Platform:             PlayStation® 4
Developer:         Atlus
Publisher:           Deep Silver (PAL)
Genre:                  Japanese Role Playing Game (JRPG)
Players:                One
Classification:    CTC
Price:                    SteelBook Launch Edition: $99.95
Languages:         English Voice and Text

STEELBOOK EDITION DETAILS

PS4 SteelBook Launch Edition – PlayStation 4 only $99.95.

• Available only to PS4 pre-orders and a limited number of day-one purchases while supplies last.
• The PS4 version will come specially packaged in a metal game case, emblazoned with Persona 5 designs

KONAMI details content for first two free PES 2017 download updates, adding more likenesses, stadia and match day enhancements

Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. has detailed the content of the first two free download updates for its critically acclaimed PES 2017 title.

KONAMI is committed to continually improving the on-field and presentation elements of PES 2017 and will regularly offer free updates throughout the year. The first download will be available at the end of October, with a second to follow at the end of November, and more to follow.

October’s 1.02 update will add a number of improved facial likenesses to players within the game. PES 2017 is globally recognised for its stunning player likenesses and the use of Player ID systems to ensure the on-field stars both move and play like their real-life counterparts. The October file will recognise over 39 players who have excelled in the early part of the season, and will offer photo-realistic reproductions of the likes of Wissam Ben Yedder, Mario Lemina, Aymeric Laporte, Victor Wanyama and Denis Suarez, and will also see their individual playing styles recreated within the game. The 1.02 download will also update the pitch side hoardings and introduce new official boot styles to the game, including the option of choosing a variety of studs.

With the advent of Sony’s new PlayStationPro® format, KONAMI’s November 1.03 update will introduce a 4K resolution mode within PES 2017, adding greater visual definition running at 60FPS. The 1.03 update will also see the introduction of key elements centred on KONAMI’s premier partnership teams: Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund. KONAMI has entered into long term partnerships with both teams and November will see extensive additions designed to reflect the match day experience at the English and German clubs.

Liverpool’s iconic Anfield stadium will be added to PES 2017’s roster on in-game venues, and will also be the first to show the club’s brand new stand within a video game. World recognised Liverpool songs and chants, including ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ will also be heard as the players walk on to the pitch and during matches. Borussia Dortmund’s stunning Signal Iduna Park ground will also be perfectly recreated for use in the game, will both licensed teams will have squad likenesses recreated, bringing the club stars to life.

Both the PES 2017 October and November updates will also add more official iconography and official boot styles to the main game, with kit additions and various bug fixes. More details will be revealed soon.

THE FUTURE IS NOW – LOADING HUMAN: CHAPTER 1 AVAILABLE TODAY ON PLAYSTATION®VR

Developed Specifically for Virtual Reality, the Episodic SciFi Adventure from Maximum Games Launches

October 20, 2016 – Sydney, AU – Video game publisher Maximum Games, in partnership with developers Untold Games, today announced the release of their brand new virtual reality futuristic adventure game, Loading Human: Chapter 1. Loading Human: Chapter 1 is available now to purchase on PS VR via the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system.

“The emergence of virtual reality has opened new pathways to immerse gamers like never before, and Loading Human: Chapter 1 was developed from the ground up to fully capitalise on this exciting new medium,” said Christina Seelye, CEO of Maximum Games. “Offering full integration with existing VR systems, and as a launch title for PlayStation®VR, Loading Human offers compelling content and cutting edge technology to give gamers the best VR experience possible.”

Completely optimised for the next wave of virtual reality, Loading Human: Chapter 1 takes full advantage of VR hardware and motion controllers to create gripping gameplay complete with genuine, emotional interactions. Players will see the world through the eyes of a young astronaut, Prometheus, as he searches for a cure to save his ailing father. His father is regarded as the most important man in history, an esteemed scientist who has discovered the existence of the Quintessence, a powerful source of energy that will help reverse the ageing process. Adding to the tension of the storyline, Prometheus’ love interest, Alice, has her own ideas of how the mission should unfold.

Loading Human: Chapter 1 is an episodic VR adventure game that blends a deep story, interactivity and physical gameplay within a compelling sci-fi universe set in the 22nd century. The story-driven narrative takes a brand new approach to gaming as players will have to form bonds with intriguing characters, explore a lush virtual world and solve their way through puzzles utilising unique VR controls and movements.

For more information on Loading Human: Chapter 1, please visit the official website at: http://www.loadinghuman.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 Untold Games 

Located in Italy, Untold Games was founded in 2013 with one simple idea: build cinematic adventures for virtual reality.  The founders’ backgrounds vary from the development of multi-platform games to production within the entertainment industry.  As an active contributor of the VR revolution, Untold Games has developed many relationships and collaborations with key partners in technology, console platforms, and game development.

SKYFORGE ASCENSION EXPANSION NOW AVAILABLE

New Features Released With Skyforge’s Largest Expansion to Date

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – October 19, 2016 – Developer Allods Team and global publisher My.com are excited to release Ascension, a massive expansion available for all players of Skyforge. 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. New dangers await all players – the menacing god of the Oceanids has sent his ships to Aelion! Tol-Monter is the boss of an unusual new raid and not just the strongest players can fight him. Anyone who has received their Divine Form can go into battle against this great god – and win!

Watch the video HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGVRuASIsvc

The updates in the Ascension expansion for Skyforge consist 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.
• Extended Combat Mechanics: Combat will become even more interesting thanks to an extended combat system. 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.
• Brand-new Class: The Outlaw is a charismatic, daring and dangerous hero, who expertly wields two pistols and when necessary, dynamite. Enemies would do well not to underestimate this new combatant.
• 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! This system will follow the release of Ascension very soon.

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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For more information, visit my.com

“NBA CROSSOVER” CULTURAL EXHIBITION TO SHOWCASE CONVERGENCE OF THE NBA AND POPULAR CULTURE

– Free Exhibition in Shoreditch, London is Open to the Public from Oct. 28-30 –

LONDON, Oct. 19, 2016 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced “NBA Crossover,” a cultural exhibition in London displaying the convergence of the NBA and popular culture through the ages.  The free exhibition, a first of its kind for the league, will take place in Shoreditch from Oct. 28-30 and will feature appearances by two-time NBA Most Valuable Player and NBA Legend Steve Nash.

NBA Crossover will use interactive exhibits, video and imagery to showcase the relationship between the league, its players and fashion, music, film and entertainment.  Visitors will be able to journey back to the league’s early years and explore the many ways that the NBA has contributed to and been influenced by popular culture developments.

The exhibition will feature a music area that will showcase how basketball and the NBA have become synonymous with popular music and culture, influencing players and musicians alike.  A dedicated fashion section will highlight how NBA players have become fashion trendsetters, regularly appearing on magazine covers and attending fashion shows around the world.  Exhibits will also showcase the game’s influence on film and celebrity, demonstrating how the NBA seamlessly merges sports and entertainment. Visitors will also be able to play the recently launched NBA 2K17 game.

“We are excited to announce the league’s first NBA Crossover exhibition in partnership with NBA 2K17 Sports and Foot Locker,” said NBA EMEA Senior Vice President & Managing Director Benjamin Morel.  “The relationship between the NBA and popular culture extends far beyond the court and appeals to casual and devoted fans alike. This exhibition will capture the many ways that the league and its player have influenced – and been influenced by – trends in fashion, music, entertainment and more.”

“We are thrilled to be part of the first NBA Crossover,” said 2K Sports EMEA Vice President, Publishing, Murray Pannell.  “NBA 2K is a key franchise in our portfolio, and we are excited to showcase how the title has evolved over the years and to give basketball fans the opportunity to get hands-on with the latest iteration, NBA 2K17.”

“Basketball has been a way of life for me. From my earliest beginnings, playing on a playground through to performing on the biggest stage I am constantly reminded of the impact basketball has on everyday life,” said NBA Legend Steve Nash. “Basketball has its’ very own unique culture and NBA Crossover will illustrate how the worlds of sports and popular culture collide.”

NBA Crossover is located at Kachette, 347 Old St, London, EC1V 9LP and is open daily from 12-7 p.m.

NBA Crossover is in partnership with NBA 2K17 and Foot Locker, and is supported by Capital Xtra, GiveMeSport and New Era.

Fans in the UK can find more NBA information at www.NBA.com/UK, the league’s official online destination in the UK hosted on GiveMeSport.com, and on Facebook (NBA UK) and Twitter (@NBAUK).  Fans can also purchase all the latest NBA merchandise at www.NBAStore.eu.

About the NBA

The NBA is a global sports and media business built around three professional sports leagues: the National Basketball Association, the Women’s National Basketball Association, and the NBA Development League.  The league has established a major international presence with games and programming in 215 countries and territories in 49 languages, and NBA merchandise for sale in more than 125,000 stores in 100 countries on 6 continents.  NBA rosters at the start of the 2015-16 season featured 100 international players from 37 countries and territories.  NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com and the NBA App, which achieved record viewership and traffic during the 2015-16 season.  The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than one billion likes and followers globally across all league, team, and player platforms.  Through NBA Cares, the league addresses important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE ANNOUNCES UPCOMING ‘PLUS’ RELEASE AND COLLECTOR’S EDITION OF ATELIER SHALLIE: ALCHEMISTS OF THE DUSK SEA

Discover the Secrets of the World of Dusk On-the-Go with All New Content in Upcoming PlayStation®Vita ‘Plus’ Version of Acclaimed ‘Atelier’ Entry

Hertfordshire, 19^th October 2016 – KOEI TECMO Europe proudly announced today the upcoming portable Plus version of 2015’s Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea, previously exclusive to the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Set for a physical and digital release on PlayStation®Vita on the 20^th January 2017, Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea will allow players to experience the conclusion to the enchanting Dusk Trilogy on-the-go – packed with brand new content and plenty of new secrets to uncover!

Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea will also debut with a limited Collector’s Edition, available exclusively through NISA Europe’s online store. Inside the wonderfully illustrated Collector’s Edition box is a 48-page softcover art book, the original soundtrack featuring 30 tracks of in-game music, a 6” by 6” microfiber cloth depicting protagonists Shallotte and Shallistera and a physical copy of the game.

Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea offers a synthesist’s splendor of content, including brand new episodes for fans to further explore the swirling mysteries of the world of Dusk. Combined with new bosses to challenge, PlayStation®Vita optimisation features, further additions to character costumes that allow players to accessorize their favorite characters, a brand new message log feature, and all of the DLC released for the PlayStation®3 version, players will find that Atelier Shallie Plus is the perfect way to experience this acclaimed Atelier entry!

A selection of screenshots showcasing Shallistera, Shallotte and the magical world of Dusk were released today alongside images of the Collector’s Edition to commemorate today’s announcement.

For more information on Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea, please like us on www.facebook.com/ateliergames and follow us on twitter @koeitecmoeurope or visit the official site at http://www.koeitecmoeurope.com/shallieplus/.

About Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea

Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea tells the tale of Shallistera, the daughter of a tribal leader who embarks on a voyage to find a solution affecting her homeland, and Shallotte, a struggling alchemist who has a vague dream of succeeding and “hitting it big”. They both are joined by a diverse cast of characters which will help them throughout their journey. Players will encounter the quick-thinking Kortes, Shallistera’s childhood friend and bodyguard, Wilbell voll Erslied, a grand magician in training, Jurie Crotze, a lone-wolf treasure hunter, and Miruca Crotze, a childhood friend of Shallotte’s who works as a blacksmith.