Stars in Shadow Now Available on Steam Early Access

New Trailer for Turn-based 4X Sci-Fi Strategy Game

Haarlem, The Netherlands – September 15, 2016 –  4x strategy fans will look to the stars today as publisher Iceberg Interactive releases turn-based 4x strategy title ‘Stars in Shadow’ into Steam’s Early Access Program. Developed by Canadian outfit Ashdar Games, Stars in Shadow features unique comic style graphics, streamlined empire management, sophisticated turn-based tactical combat, and detailed world building. The current Early Access build is an advanced beta, ready to be shipped before the end of 2016, pending final polish and user feedback.

Sven Olsen, lead developer of Ashdar Games says: “Our goal is to make a game that really plays well, rather than one that is just a long list of features.  4X games benefit from intensive polish, and while we do still have more to do, I think EA players will be pleasantly surprised by how much depth is already there.”

Stars in Shadow is now available in Steam’s Early Access program at $24.99 with a 20% discount during the week of launch on Steam. http://store.steampowered.com/app/464880.

Features:

• Epic Scope:

Starting at the dawn of interstellar travel, progress through four eras of technological advancement. Discover the science of planetary terraforming, upgrade your infantry battalions to battle mechs, and grow your fleet from a squadron of destroyers to an armada of planet-destroying Dread Stars

• Varied Factions:

7 Playable factions comprising six alien races. Each faction has different research strengths and technology options. Forming alliances, conquering neighboring species, or discovering ancient artifacts may open up additional avenues of research. Choose your race wisely as it impacts which worlds will suit you, what trades or alliances may be offered, and whether or not your neighbors are inclined to trust you

• Stylized Setting:

A distinctive comic-book art style and an original, detailed universe backstory draw you into an immersive game world. Interact with a unique cast of alien characters, make friends and influence people, or crush your enemies and see them driven before you

• Focused High-Level Strategy:

Build a vast and varied empire, taking advantage of the unique traits offered by different alien populations and the worlds they inhabit. A streamlined resource and planetary improvement model keeps the game moving even when your empire grows large

• Deep Turn-Based Tactical Combat:

Face off against your opponents in complex 2D turn-based tactical battles. Counter your enemy’s missile barrage using point defense or interceptors, then close to energy weapon range! Stars in Shadow’s tactical engine includes several features rarely seen in turn based games. Multi-ship commands keep even large fleet battles fast-paced, and smart unit behaviors allow tight control with minimal micromanagement. Auto-resolve battles that are a foregone conclusion, while retaining the ability to replay any engagement to see exactly what happened

For more information on Stars in Shadow, please visit the official website at http://stars-in-shadow.com  and the official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/sis4x.

About Ashdar Games

Ashdar Games is a small development studio based in British Columbia. Stars in Shadow will be its first title. The project is a collaboration between two avid strategy gamers, Sven Olsen and James (Jim) Francis, both of whom are excited to have a chance to create a game in the genre that they love.  Sven’s background is in academic computer graphics, while Jim is best known for his webcomic, Outsider.

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

Play it cool! 

KOEI TECMO AMERICA REVEALS WESTERN TITLE AND RELEASE DATE FOR UPCOMING GAME BASED ON RENOWNED MANGA AND ANIME SERIES, BERSERK

Follow the Daring and Heroic Life of Guts and Crew from the Renowned Manga and Anime Series’ Popular ‘Golden Age’ Arc Through the ‘Falcon of the Millennium Empire’ Arc in ‘Berserk and the Band of the Hawk’

Burlingame Calif. – September 15, 2016 – KOEI TECMO America is thrilled to reveal new information regarding the North American release of developer Omega Force’s most brutal Warriors title to date alongside a batch of new assets featuring characters from the series’ universe. Based on the iconic manga and anime series Berserk by Kentarou Miura, the game will be released in North America as Berserk and the Band of the Hawk on February 21, 2016 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, digitally for the PlayStation®Vita handheld system and on Windows PC via Steam®.

A brand new trailer plus a selection of new screenshots and artwork released today introduce Guts’ companions Casca, Judeau, Serpico and Schierke – all of whom will be playable characters within Berserk and the Band of the Hawk.

Berserk and the Band of the Hawk follows the compelling tale of the famed mercenary group The Band of the Hawk, focusing on its diverse cast of characters and their struggles as they fight to achieve their dream of owning a kingdom. Berserk fans and newcomers alike will experience the series’ popular Golden Age story arc, which depicts the meeting between the leader of The Band of the Hawk, Griffith, and the legendary Black Swordsman, Guts, as well as the gripping Falcon of the Millennium Empire arc, in which players will experience the group’s most brutal and devastating battles against humans and demons alike.

About Berserk and the Band of the Hawk

Berserk and the Band of the Hawk is based on the world-renowned series Berserk by Kentarou Miura, and blends the signature ‘one versus thousands’ style action of the long-running Warriors franchise with the grim and gruesome atmosphere of Berserk. Players will follow the daring and heroic journey of Guts, Griffith, Casca and the Band of the Hawk as they slash and smash their way through a sinister realm of magical and demonic fiends.

To stay up-to-date on news for Berserk and the Band of the Hawk, please visit the official website at www.koeitecmoamerica.com/berserk, Like KOEI TECMO America on Facebook at www.facebook.com/koeitecmous, and become part of the #KTfamily by following KOEI TECMO America on Twitter at @KoeiTecmoUS. This title has not yet been rated by the ESRB, but a rating of “M for Mature” is expected.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP.

KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Burlingame, California. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive®, Ninja Gaiden®, Tecmo Bowl®, and Fatal Frame® series.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

©2016 KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. The KT logo is a registered trademark of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

BUILD YOUR VILLAGE ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICES WITH ASTERIX AND FRIENDS AVAILABLE TODAY

The epic adventure with indomitable Gauls starts today on your mobile devices

Lyon, France – September 15th, 2016 – Hail new villager! The famous Asterix needs you to build your own Gaulish village and fight Caesar with the mobile game “ASTERIX AND FRIENDS” available today on the App Store and Google Play store. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe today announced that the mobile game “ASTERIX AND FRIENDS,” developed by Sproing, has invaded the mobile world after a launch on Facebook with over 2 million players and a soft launch in Canada, Austria and Switzerland on both iOS and Android.

In “ASTERIX AND FRIENDS”, players are in charge of building their own Gaulish village, embarking on an epic adventure, exploring the world, joining forces with their friends to create powerful guilds and fighting back the Roman army. Players will complete funny and challenging quests while making their way through numerous Roman legions and camps to finally reach Egypt with Asterix, Obelix, Dogmatix, and other new and classic characters! The mobile version features all the huge content of the web version and players are now able to cross-play between Facebook and mobile.

Several in-game events will be organized such as the Fog Event during Halloween and the Winter Event from November to January. During these in-game events, players will enjoy more content, including temporary characters, items and recipes, new quests and achievements.

“We have been working very hard on the game during soft launch, and the fantastic feedback received by players has really helped us shape the game and improve it further. The decision to add the new crossplay feature, for example, came directly from them! I can’t wait to see the game released in the hands of players all over the world! We have many special events and new features planned for the months to come, so this is just the beginning…” said Massimo Caporale, Producer and Product Owner at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe.

“Over the last two years, our Asterix game has grown to be our very own baby. That’s why we’re so excited that we’ve been able to partner with Bandai Namco to finally get the mobile version out to all the Asterix fans, including a Facebook Cross-Play feature and much more.” Said Harald Riegler, CEO of Sproing.

Let’s play by Toutatis!

For more information:

• Official Website: http://asterixandfriends.bnent.mobi/
• Official Twitter: @BandaiNamcoUK
• Official Facebook: /BandaiNamcoEU
• Download assets including screenshots and more at: https://www.hightail.com/download/cUJXcmxkR0ZRYS9OUjhUQw
• Download links for game on app stores:

Apple App Store:
https://itunes.apple.com/app/asterix-and-friends/id1079527526

Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.eu.bandainamcoent.asterixandfriends

About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S. part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc. is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content for platforms including all major video game consoles, PC and mobile.  The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TEKKEN™, SOULCALIBUR™, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball®, GALAGA™, RIDGE RACER™ and ACE COMBAT™. For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu

World Premiere Trailer for ‘BATMAN – The Telltale Series – Episode 2: Children of Arkham’

Episode makes its digital debut on September 20th

Today we can unveil the gripping new trailer for BATMAN – The Telltale Series – Episode 2: Children of Arkham.

With Gotham City’s first family mired in corruption, and an old friend now a dangerous adversary, the life of the Dark Knight is turned upside down. What was Thomas Wayne entangled in, and why was he killed? Determined to learn the truth about his father, Bruce sets out to question those involved in Gotham’s criminal past. But which mask will he wear – The billionaire, or the bat? Huge decisions will forever change the Batman and the lives of those around him, as he meets the Children of Arkham.

The second of five episodes in the season, Episode 2: ‘Children of Arkham’ will be available digitally worldwide starting Tuesday September 20th on PC from the Telltale Online Store, Steam, and other digital distribution services, on the PlayStation®Network for PlayStation 4, and on the Xbox Games Store for Xbox One®. Release dates for additional platforms will be announced later in September.

The series is also available to purchase at retailers in North America now as a special Season Pass Disc, which includes the first of five episodes in the season, and will grant access to the subsequent four episodes as they become available for download via online updates. The series will also be available to purchase at retailers across Europe on September 16th.

Rendered to look like a living, breathing comic book, Telltale’s vision of Batman features an award-winning cast of talent, including Troy Baker in the role of Bruce Wayne, Travis Willingham as Harvey Dent, Erin Yvette as Vicki Vale, Enn Reitel as Alfred Pennyworth,Murphy Guyer as Lieutenant James Gordon, Richard McGonagle as Carmine Falcone, Jason Spisak as Oswald Cobblepot, and Laura Bailey as Selina Kyle. Additional cast and characters will be revealed as the season progresses.

BATMAN – The Telltale Series Episode 2: Children of Arkham is rated M (Mature) for Violence, Blood, and Drug References by the ESRB. Future content in the season is yet to be rated by the ESRB. The series is published by Telltale Games in partnership with Warner Bros.

For more information on Telltale Games, and more news surrounding the series, visit the official website, Facebook, and follow Telltale Games on Twitter @TelltaleGames.

WWE 2K17 Creation Suite Trailer Revealed

2K today revealed additional details for the WWE 2K17 Creation Suite with a new trailer and blog post. WWE 2K17’s Creation Suite builds upon last year’s foundation by expanding on Create-a-Superstar, Create-a-Championship, Create-an-Arena, Create-an-Entrance and Create-a-Show, as well as deepens the player’s arsenal with new features like Create-a-Victory and Create-a-Move Set. For more details on all Creation Suite offerings, please check out 2K’s blog post at the following link: https://wwe.2k.com/news/creation-suite-trailer-and-details

Download the WWE 2K17 Creation Suite Trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viFOrOrp6Ik

Fans can check out WWE 2K17 on  Facebook, follow the game on  Twitter  and Instagramusing the hashtag #WWE2K17 or subscribe on  YouTube.

Developed collaboratively by Yuke’s and Visual Concepts, a 2K studio,  WWE 2K17 is rated PEGI 18. WWE 2K17 is currently scheduled for worldwide release on October 11, 2016 for the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, as well as Xbox One and Xbox 360. Consumers who pre-order WWE 2K17 at any participating retailer will receive two playable characters of legendary WCW® and WWE star Bill Goldberg, well as playable WCW Monday Nitro and Halloween Havoc arenas, at no extra cost on launch day.

Nexon and This Game Studio Cast Back the Darkness with Oz: Broken Kingdom™

Command Tin Man, Lion, Scarecrow and New Heroine Ophelia Shen in Free-to-play Role-playing Game Now Available for iPhone, iPad and Android devices

EMERYVILLE, Calif. – September 15, 2016 – Nexon and This Game Studio have released Oz: Broken Kingdom™, a mobile role-playing game (RPG) that transports players into a reimagined world of Oz that has been corrupted by a Great Darkness. Players are introduced to newcomer Ophelia Shen, who joins familiar but now legendary Tin Man, Lion, and Scarecrow on an epic quest to battle the new evil and restore Oz to its former glory. Oz: Broken Kingdom™ is available now as a free download on the App Store for iPhone and iPad and Google Play for Android devices.

“In Oz: Broken Kingdom, we’ve not only reinterpreted the land of Oz but expanded its lore,” said Scott Blackwood, Founder and Head of Product at This Game Studio. “Players will explore a new take on Oz, one brought to life with stunning detail and brimming with fierce enemies at every turn.”

Watch the New Launch Trailer to see the Heroes of Oz Cast Back the Darkness

Oz: Broken Kingdom features unique RPG elements which include a deep strategic turn-based combat system, character customization and evolution as well as and an array of hero-specific epic abilities. Players collect and upgrade more than 100 unique abilities as they guide their legendary heroes through seven regions of Oz, including the now dangerous Munchkin countryside, perilous halls of Glinda’s Castle, and the many shadowy lands beyond. Hordes of fiendish foes, nightmarish minions and beastly bosses will attempt to stop the four heroes on their quest to cast back the darkness and solve the thrilling mysteries of a corrupted Oz.

“The experienced team at This Game Studio realized a tremendous opportunity when they took this globally relevant brand and reimagined it in a way that would resonate with today’s mobile gamer audience,” said Lawrence Koh, General Manager at Nexon M. “We knew when we first saw the game in early development that it was going to exceed player expectations on everything from graphics, fresh content, and most importantly, fun gameplay.”

In addition to the single-player story mode, players can also enter Arena mode where they join a guild with their friends, collect companions to battle alongside their heroes, and challenge others in the Arenas of Oz in real-time player-vs-player (PvP) battles to earn rewards and climb the leaderboards.

The game’s official website features the launch trailer, download links, more information and artwork. Players also can stay up to date on the latest Oz: Broken Kingdom™ news by liking Oz: Broken Kingdom™ on Facebook and following them on Twitter.

About NEXON Co., Ltd. http://company.nexon.co.jp/en/
NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world’s first graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. Nexon currently services nearly 100 titles in more than 190 countries. The Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

About This Game Studio http://www.thisgamestudio.com/
This Game Studio is an independent game development company based out of Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2015 by mobile and games industry veterans Scott Blackwood, Chris Ko, Heather Price and Ian Szufnara, the company is built on a culture that fosters creativity and forward thinking mobile game design with the ultimate goal of building fun, AAA quality experiences.

OSIRIS: NEW DAWN REVEALS THE MAGNIFICENT TERROR OF SPACE SURVIVAL ON SEPTEMBER 28

Explore Alien Worlds and Survive Unforgiving Dangers in this Open-Universe, Multiplayer Space Adventure

TWAIN HARTE, CA – September 15, 2016 – Independent game developer Fenix Fire Entertainment and Reverb Triple XP, an initiative of the veteran PR team at Reverb Communications, announced today that Osiris: New Dawn will launch into Steam’s Early Access program on September 28 and is in development for consoles.  After its worldwide debut at PAX West 2016, Osiris: New Dawn garnered the attention of show attendees with the game’s mix of incredible animation detail, sci-fi survival gameplay, and stellar visual fidelity.

Watch the Osiris: New Dawn trailer HERE: youtube.com/watch?v=Brh5zGFffqI

“It’s amazing to finally bring our passion project to gamers everywhere who share our fascination with near-future, space exploration,” stated Brian McRae, founder and CEO of Fenix Fire Entertainment. “What started as a simple idea has blossomed into a gaming experience far beyond what we thought was possible, surprising even ourselves and driving us to be more and more ambitious with what is possible in Osiris: New Dawn. I’m looking forward to constructive feedback from players in hopes of improving the experience with full transparency in our Early Access development.”
Don’t let the gorgeous landscapes of the alien planet fool you – it’s not safe out there.

Osiris: New Dawn is a striking new game that uniquely combines inventive crafting, exploration, and skillful combat. Gamers explore an alien system and colonize worlds of incredible wonders and unforgiving dangers.

The year is 2046 and mankind’s discovery of near-lightspeed “fold engine” propulsion has empowered mankind’s Osiris expeditionary missions to the Gliese 581 system. Players are part of the second colonization team sent by the U.N.E. (United Nations of Earth) to study potential habitable planets when the spacecraft malfunctions braking violently from light speed, forcing an emergency landing on the planet’s surface.

Players must overcome the dangers of unpredictable weather conditions by building a central base, expanding the structure further with modular units to grow food, create research centers, manufacture bays and more. To further advance technologies and thrive on the planet, they will traverse into a world filled equally with breathtaking landscapes and alien terrors that will freeze human blood.

“When we first saw Osiris: New Dawn, we knew this game had incredible potential and was the type of game we want to help market and dedicate our hours playing,” states Ted Lange, Executive Producer for Reverb Triple XP. “The amazing gameplay and mechanics are a direct reflection of the talent and hard work that Brian and his dev team have infused into the title over the past few years.”
Gamers will discover new horrors that go bump in the alien night in Osiris: New Dawn.

Osiris: New Dawn is the five year project of industry veteran Brian McRae, founder of Fenix Fire Entertainment. McRae is a 15-year veteran of the industry having worked at Double Helix, Midway, and as the Lead Environmental Artist at Blizzard for the famous Starcraft: Ghosts project. Highly sought after for his industry expertise, McRae was responsible for many of the influential Oculus VR tech demos that include Tuscany World Demo, EVE: Online VR Demo, and the CinemaVR with John Carmack. His passion for space travel, science fiction, and creating video games worlds with amazing immersion led to the genesis of Osiris: New Dawn.

Winner of ‘PAX West Best Survival Game’ from MMOGames and ‘PAX West Best Indie MMO’ from MMORPG, Osiris: New Dawn will be launching on Steam Early Access September 28 and is currently in development for consoles.  New information and media will be rolling out in the weeks before the Early Access launch; players can join the mission of Osiris: New Dawn and follow the game development on Twitter, “Like” us on Facebook, and watch for the upcoming livestreams on Reverb’s Twitch channel.

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ABOUT FENIX FIRE ENTERTAINMENT
Fenix Fire was founded in 2010 by husband-wife team Brian and Anna McRae, former Blizzard, Midway, and Double Helix environment artists with a passion to create visually stunning immersive worlds that combine classically fun gameplay with next gen technology. With combined 27 years of industry experience across multiple AAA console titles Brian and Anna have teamed up with other local developers to create highly polished games for major brands such as Red Bull, Chevron, Wow Wee Toys and numerous Oculus VR demos such as the Tuscany World Demo. After their hit mobile platformer Roboto launched in 2011 Fenix Fire continues to incubate their own highly anticipated indie adventure Source as well as the upcoming sci-fi space survival adventure, Osiris: New Dawn.

ABOUT REVERB TRIPLE XP
Reverb Triple XP provides a spectrum of services customized to focus on the needs of indie game developers.  Triple XP titles stand out with excellent gameplay, creative design, and that elusive fun factor. Once identified, Reverb’s team of game industry veterans partner with the indie dev team, fully understand the game by actually playing it and provide world class marketing, PR, social, production and distribution services that are fitting for games of the highest quality. A cornerstone of the programs is that the developer retains creative control and ownership of its intellectual property as well as receiving a custom solution tailored to their exact needs.  Each year, only a handful of titles are chosen to be in Reverb Triple XP, prioritizing quality over quantity.