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.

PlayStation Brings Show Stopping Line Up To EB Expo in 2016

Players will havethe chance to step into the immersive world of PlayStation®VR ahead of its highly anticipated launch on October 13 and be the first in Australia and to get hands-on with Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Multi-Player

27 September 2016 – Sydney, Australia: PlayStation® Australiais giving gaming fans attending this year’s EB Expo the chance to experience the future of play and entertainment, with PlayStation®VR (PS VR) and PlayStation®4 (PS4™).

The PlayStation booth will give fans a sneak peek of the upcoming, highly anticipated titles for PS4. Whether players want to enter the post-apocalyptic world and reclaim the ruins of a forgotten civilization with Horizon Zero Dawn™, or sit in the cockpit and rev an engine in DRIVECLUB™ VR, there is something for everyone. Fans will also be able to get hands-on with Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare multi-player before the Beta opens on October 15^th on PS4.

The spectacular line-up of games and hardware featuring on the PlayStation booth includes:

PlayStation VR

Powered by PS4, PlayStation VR is a virtual reality system that takes console gaming to the next level of immersion.

Titles available include:

•  DRIVECLUB™ VR: Get behind the wheel and be transported to some of world’s most stunning locales, as this virtual reality edge-of-your-seat racing will test your skills and reflexes
• Farpoint: Set off on a perilous journey into an hostile alien environment in Farpoint, available exclusively to PS VR
• PlayStation VR Worlds: Step into PlayStation VR Worlds and journey through five unique and exclusive PS VR experiences
• RIGS Mechanized Combat League: Set in the near future, you will pilot fast, large, heavily armed athletic sports machines in gripping matches held at incredible arenas around the globe
• Until Dawn™: Rush of Blood: From the developers of horror survival title Until Dawn, strap yourself in for the most disturbing arcade-style rollercoaster ride you’ll ever take
• EVE: Valkyrie™: Explore an intricate sci-fi universe like never before, where you will experience deep-space aerial dogfights and nerve-shredding tactical incursions
• Batman Arkham VR:Immerse yourself in the Dark Knight’s Universe and redefine what it means to Be The Batman, exclusive to PlayStation VR
• Call of Duty Jackal Assault: The first-ever Call of Duty PlayStation VR experience, will allow those at EB Expo to enter the cockpit and take control of a Jackal, the personal fighter jet in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
• Resident Evil 7: Biohazard:Prepare to be taken to a whole new level of immersive horror and terror with PS VR

PlayStation 4

Cementing its position as the best place to play, PS4 titles to be showcased include:

Horizon Zero Dawn

For the first time in Australia, players will get a hands-on experience with Horizon Zero Dawn ahead of its anticipated launch in 2017. In an era where machines roam the land and mankind is no longer the dominant species, a young hunter named Aloy embarks on a journey to discover her destiny.

Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare

The acclaimed studio team at Infinity Ward reaches new heights with Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, which returns to the roots of the series for a classic battle of two armies. Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare immerses players in a war story that, for the first time in franchise history, extends beyond the reaches of Earth into the vast expanse of our solar system.

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare delivers something for every Call of Duty® fan with three unique game modes: Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies. The game will also be available as the Infinite Warfare Legacy and Legacy Pro Editions, which include Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® Remastered* for the ultimate fan package.

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

Horror Comes Home with Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. Ahead of its launch in 2017, experience all the terror directly from the first person perspective. Set in a foreboding, derelict plantation mansion in modern day rural America, prepare to be taken to a whole new level of immersive horror and terror with PS VR, as no Resident Evil you’ve ever survived can prepare you for this.

WWE 2K17®

For the first time in Australia and New Zealand, WWE 2K17 will be available to play exclusively on the PlayStation Booth. WWE 2K17 arrives as the reigning and defending flagship WWE video game franchise champion with stunning graphics, ultra-authentic gameplay and a massive roster of WWE and NXT’s popular Superstars and Legends.

Patrick Lagana, Director of Marketing, Sony Interactive Entertainment Australia, said “this year’s EB Expo comes at a very exciting time for PlayStation and we’re really pleased to be able to offer attendees such a stellar line-up.  With titles from our first party catalogue as well as from our 3^rd party partners across PS4 and PlayStation VR, 2016 is shaping up to be our best year yet!”

Also on the PlayStation Booth at this year’s EB Expo:

• Destiny® Rise of Iron
• LEGO® Dimensions™
• Batman™: The Telltale Series
• Skylanders® Imaginators
• NBA 2K17®
• Rise of the Tomb Raider®
• Bound™
• Gravity Rush™ 2

That’s not all! There’s more to be revealed so keep up to date with all the PlayStation news at EB Expo by following PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

LEGO® Dimensions™ Expansion Packs Based on The LEGO® Batman Movie and Knight Rider™ Announced for March and February 2017 Release

New Story Pack Lets Gamers Play LEGO® Batman’s Big Screen Adventure

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today revealed details around three highly collectable expansion packs for LEGO® Dimensions™, the LEGO^® toy and videogame hybrid. The LEGO® Batman Movie Story Pack and Excalibur Batman™ Fun Pack and Knight Rider™ Fun Pack will broaden the selection of the world’s most popular entertainment brands allowing players to customise their experience by mixing and matching favorite characters and universes with full compatibility.  The LEGO® Batman Movie Story Pack and Excalibur Batman™ Fun Pack will be available in March, 2017 and Knight Rider™ Fun Pack will be available exclusively to EB Games Australia on the 8^th of February, 2017.

Coinciding with the release of the upcoming film on which it’s based, The LEGO^® Batman Movie Story Pack, will provide a deep, story-driven gameplay experience with iconic DC™ characters in six puzzle-packed levels and new LEGO^® Gateway bricks that allow players to build the Bat-Computer atop the LEGO^® Toy Pad.  The pack comes with buildable Batgirl™ and Robin™ minifigures and the 3-in-1 buildable Batwing™ which can be rebuilt into The Black Thunder™ and Bat-Tank™.  Gamers can play the complete movie and band together with Batgirl and Robin to fight off the Joker™ and his team of villains. Batgirl’s batarang, glide and stealth abilities can reach areas with high security access and Robin’s agility and dive skills provide sneak access. Players can also transform Robin into the Nightwing™, utilise his vine cut, and deflect moves for more crime-fighting adventures. Batgirl and Robin provide access to the new The LEGO^® Batman Movie Adventure World with its own unique Battle Arena with competitive split-screen local gameplay for up to four players.

Batman fans can broaden their LEGO^® Dimensions™ gameplay with Excalibur Batman™ from The LEGO^® Batman Movie. The Fun Pack comes with a buildable Batman™ minifigure and a 3-in-1 buildable Bionic Steed™ which can be rebuilt into the Bat-Raptor™ and Ultrabat™ for additional in-game abilities. Players can use Batman’s Master Builder and Sword Switching abilities to solve puzzles and take down enemies. Batman also provides access to The LEGO^® Batman Movie Adventure World and Battle Arena.

Packshots and screens can be found here: http://wbie-press.com/application/index/ams#product-details

Michael Knight™ and K.I.T.T. from the classic 80s TV series, Knight Rider™, are also coming to LEGO^® Dimensions™. Players can add the iconic duo with the Knight Rider™ Fun Pack featuring a buildable Michael Knight™ minifigure, and a rebuildable 3-in-1 K.I.T.T., that can be rebuilt into the K.I.T.T. Jet and Goliath Armored Semi for upgraded in-game powers.

In the game, players can activate Michael Knight’s™ dodging and dash abilities to solve puzzles and overpower enemies or use his Wrist Watch to uncover secrets behind x-ray walls and outsmart enemies by hacking into terminals and following trails. Players can also fight crime on four wheels with K.I.T.T., the highly advanced, artificially intelligent robotic vehicle, to boost their gameplay. Michael Knight™ provides access to a new Knight Rider™ Adventure World with its own unique Battle Arena.

The Knight Rider™ Fun Pack will release in Australia first exclusively at EB Games Australia.

Players can continue to broaden and customize their experience with new expansion packs releasing this year.  The Ghostbusters™ Story Pack, Adventure Time™ and Mission: Impossible™ Level Packs, Harry Potter™ and Adventure Time Team Packs, and The A-Team™ Fun Pack will be available on September 28th and the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them™ Story Pack, Sonic The Hedgehog™ Level Pack, Gremlins™ Team Pack, and E.T. The Extra-Terrestria™l, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them™, and Adventure Time™ Fun Packs will be available on November 18.

Developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, LEGO Dimensions is now available for PlayStation ^®4 and PlayStation^® 3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and the Wii U™ system.

Follow LEGO Dimensions at:
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Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/LEGODimensions (@LEGODimensions)

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SHADOW WARRIOR 2 ‘WARRIOR’ VINYL ANNOUNCED FEATURING NEW TRACK FROM ICONIC ROCKSTAR STAN BUSH  

– Wang and Bush Get Waxed –

Austin, TX – Flying Wild Hog, Devolver Digital, Laced Records and rock legend Stan Bush have announced the Warrior EP, a limited edition four-track vinyl record with music from and inspired by the upcoming first-person slasher Shadow Warrior 2. The limited edition gold vinyl and standard vinyl are available to pre-order now for $60/€54/£46 from Laced Records [lacedrecords.com] and includes a downloadable Steam code for Shadow Warrior 2 Deluxe delivered on the game’s October 13th launch day.

The Warrior EP contains Warrior, an original track for Shadow Warrior 2 by Stan Bush, alongside classic rock anthems The Touch, Never Surrender, and The Touch (Lo Wang Hijack), a remastered duet between Stan Bush and the protagonist of Shadow Warrior, Lo Wang. The limited edition set comes with a Steam code to downloadShadow Warrior 2 Deluxe that includes the game, the digital soundtrack, the Razorback katana, and the Solid Gold DLC pack. The Warrior EP is printed on luscious 180-gram vinyl with a special screen-printed reverse and presented inside a premium card sleeve designed by noted Polish comic artist Michal Sledzinski.

Worldwide icon of melodic rock Stan Bush is best known for his song “The Touch,” made famous by Transformers: The Movie (1986) and appearing in the memorable opening cinematic of the 2013 Shadow Warrior reboot by Flying Wild Hog and Devolver Digital. As a vocalist, Stan has sung on albums by renowned artists such as Alice Cooper and Jefferson Starship, and has worked with iconic top producers (Georgio Moroder, Mick Jones, Peter Frampton, Paul Stanley, Ron Nevison, Richie Zito,) in addition to lending his voice to national and international advertising campaigns for Toyota, Coors, Mazda, Budweiser, Hertz and more.

Shadow Warrior 2 is the stunning evolution of Flying Wild Hog’s offbeat first-person shooter following the further misadventures of former corporate shogun Lo Wang. Now surviving as a reclusive mercenary on the edge of a corrupted world, the formidable warrior must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world he inadvertently corrupted.

Battle alongside allies online in four-player co-op or go it alone in this inventive sequel to the best-selling remake from 2013. Complete outrageous missions, collect powerful new armor, arcane relics of legend and choose from an array of masterfully designed weaponry – including a katana chainsaw that allows you to carve up your enemies in real-time. Finesse is the name of the game when it comes to dynamic dismemberment.

The Warrior EP is available for preorder now and shipping out in early November with game keys being delivered on October 13. Shadow Warrior 2 is set to launch on PC October 13 and is available now for preorder on Steam, GOG, and Humble with up to 20% off for Shadow Warrior owners. For news and information on development, follow @ShadowWarrior on Twitter or visit shadowwarrior.com.