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KOEI TECMO GAMES ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR TOKYO GAME SHOW 2016 AND CONFIRMS TITLES BOUND FOR WESTERN RELEASE

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KOEI TECMO GAMES ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR TOKYO GAME SHOW 2016 AND CONFIRMS TITLES BOUND FOR WESTERN RELEASE

New Info Released on ‘Berserk’ (working title) and ‘Nioh’; Western Releases Confirmed for ‘Toukiden 2’ and ‘Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey’ Plus Newly Revealed ‘Nights of Azure 2’ (working title) and New IP Based on the ‘Samurai Warriors’ Universe

Burlingame, Calif – September 7, 2016 – KOEI TECMO Games is happy to announce today its on-site lineup of games at this year’s upcoming Tokyo Game Show. KOEI TECMO Games will be exhibiting an exciting and robust lineup in Tokyo from September 15 – 18 complete with hands-on demos, game presentations, and brand new trailers! This will include a number of titles already confirmed for western release, as well as previously unannounced titles that will reach the west within 2017.

Berserk (working title)

Omega Force’s interactive entertainment adaptation of one of the most brutal and unrelenting anime and manga titles will be available to visitors for a hands-on demo for the first time! Slated for release on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and digitally for the PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system and Windows PC via Steam®, Berserk (working title) will closely follow the events of the most well-known story arcs from the iconic manga’s narrative, focusing on the daring and heroic life of Guts as he cuts his way through a sinister realm of magical and demonic fiends.

Berserk (working title) fuses the signature ‘one versus thousands’ style action of the long-running Warriors franchise with the grim and gruesome atmosphere of the world of Berserk. As players harness the power of Guts’ Great Sword and utilize the swift and agile swordplay of Griffith to slash and smash through hordes of enemies, players familiar with the Warriors series will be able to feel the difference in gameplay through the way each character handles combat. The game will also incorporate various battle mechanics to better bring the world of Berserk to life, such as Magic and Transformations. To stay up to date on all news regarding Berserk (working title) please visit the official website at www.koeitecmoamerica.com/berserk.

Nioh

Hot on the heels of a successful Beta demo, Team Ninja’s dark fantasy action RPG will be available for hands-on play at the KOEI TECMO Games booth with new content, including a brand new stage, which will challenge even the most adept players!

Blending a compelling narrative loosely based on the tale of the first western samurai, William Adams, with a myriad of strange supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore (Yokai), players of Nioh will discover a diverse and comprehensive world dripping with history and lore, and face off against other samurai in epic sword battles. Nioh is guaranteed to challenge players in a way that makes every mission feel earned and their accomplishments worthwhile. Nioh is in development exclusively for the PS4™ system. For more news and information on Nioh, please visit the official website at http://teamninja-studio.com/nioh/us, Like Nioh on Facebook www.facebook.com/Niohofficial and become part of the #KTfamily by following Team NINJA on Twitter at @TeamNINJAStudio.

Toukiden 2

KOEI TECMO America is pleased to announce the return of the popular demon hunting RPG title Toukiden with the western release of its second instalment in early 2017. Taking Oni-hunting to a brand new level, Toukiden 2 introduces an open-world environment filled with strange life forms, empty ruins, unexplored caves and fearsome Oni.

Players will take on the mantle of a Slayer charged with the task of defending humanity’s last remaining villages from the supernatural threat of Oni. Taking all types of shapes and sizes, these demons creep out of dark rifts in space and time to prey on mankind. Warriors from the ancient and secret cast of the Slayers are the only ones equipped to stop them! Platforms, release date and further information on the western release of this title will be available in the following weeks.

Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey

Developer GUST continues its trademark Atelier series with the follow-up to Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Book. The second part in the Mysterious trilogy, Atelier Firis, follows the journey of a young alchemist through an exciting and colorful world. While Firis travels, she learns more about synthesis and alchemy, meets interesting people, and amplifies the feeling of exploration with the immense expansion of the world map! Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey will be playable during Tokyo Games Show on PlayStation®4. More details on the title will be revealed in the following weeks.

Nights of Azure 2 (working title)

Following the success of Nights of Azure, which marked a darker direction for GUST, producer Keisuke Kikuchi returns to the demon-plagued world where players will follow the story of a young girl knight born from the blood of Arnice, the main character of Nights of Azure. Nights of Azure 2 (working title) maintains the same JRPG gameplay elements adored by dedicated fans of the studio and expands this new franchise’s horizons with a riveting new storyline! This title will be on display at the KOEI TECMO Games booth.

Samurai Warriors: Sanada Maru (working title)

KOEI TECMO America and developer Omega Force are proud to announce the upcoming western release of a ‘one versus thousands’ tactical action title focused on a fan-favorite character from the Samurai Warriors franchise: Yukimura Sanada. In this character-driven epic, players will get a unique look into the Sanada clan’s inner workings before and during the 16th century conflict that drove two brothers to join opposite sides of a grand scale civil war. This yet-to-be-named title will be released in the west in 2017 and is available for hands-on play on PlayStation®4 during Tokyo Games Show.

For more information on the company’s Tokyo Games Show presence and for live updates from the showroom floor, 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.

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.

PREPARE FOR MAYHEM WITH ROCKET LEAGUE® “RUMBLE”– AVAILABLE TODAY FOR FREE!

Philip Federico
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PREPARE FOR MAYHEM WITH ROCKET LEAGUE® “RUMBLE”– AVAILABLE TODAY FOR FREE!

SAN DIEGO, CA – September 8, 2016 – Independent video game developer and publisher, Psyonix, is pleased to announce that its chaotic new Rocket League® Rumble mode will be available for download later today. This FREE new mode gives players access to 11 randomized power-ups, including the “Magnetizer” (a sustained force that attracts the ball to your car), the Plunger (a ripcord-like attachment that snaps the ball to your position), the Freezer (which freezes the ball in-place), and plenty more.

Like the “Hoops” and “Mutator” modes before it, Rocket League® Rumble will appear in Online Playlists, and also will be available in both Private and Exhibition matches.

The complete list of power-ups includes:

  • The Boot (Kicks an opponent’s car)
  • Disruptor (Forces the opponent to drive uncontrollably)
  • Freezer (Freezes the ball in-place)
  • Grappling Hook (Pulls you toward the ball)
  • Haymaker (Punches the ball)
  • Magnetizer (Attracts the ball to your car)
  • Plunger (Snaps the ball to your position)
  • Power Hitter (Hit everything harder)
  • Spike (Attach the ball to your car when you bump into it)
  • Swapper (Change positions on the field with your opponent)
  • Tornado (Sweep up the ball and cars into a giant funnel cloud)

View the Rumble trailer HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iz-dQifR7Q

Also introduced with today’s update is the all-new “Crates and Keys” system, which will help fund upcoming esports events and prize pools. With this new optional system, random Crates will occasionally drop in Competitive matches and players can then purchase Keys to access their contents. These random, but exclusive Crate items can then be kept or traded with other players (another new feature in the update!) and include everything from “Import” Battle-Cars and unique animated Decals, to Exotic Wheels and other cool Garage accessories.

Keys can be purchased individually for $1.49 USD, or in bundles of 5, 10, or 20 for $5, $10, or $20 USD, respectively (or their regional equivalent).

Finally, today’s update also will see the Beta release of both the SteamOS and Mac versions of the game, in addition to a number of “quality of life” improvements that include a new Rocket Labs arena, more variations for existing stadiums, the ability to save multiple vehicle presets, the aforementioned player-to-player trading, and much, much more!

Full details regarding all features included in the Rumble update can be found in our official Rocket League® blog.

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ABOUT ROCKET LEAGUE®

Winner or nominee of more than 150 “Game of the Year” awards, Rocket League® is one of the most critically-acclaimed sports games of a generation. Boasting a community of more than 20 million players, Rocket League® is a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem that offers easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven competition. Available digitally on Xbox One, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC via Steam, Rocket League® includes more than 100 billion possible customization combinations, a fully-featured offline season mode, multiple game types, casual and competitive online matches, and special “Mutators” that let you change the rules entirely.

To learn more about Rocket League®, please visit www.RocketLeagueGame.com, “Like” it on Facebook, and follow it on Twitter @RocketLeague for all the latest developer updates and news.

ABOUT PSYONIX

Based in San Diego, CA, Psyonix is a critically-acclaimed independent video game developer and leading experts in Unreal Engine technology. For more than a decade, the studio has been a driving force behind some of the most successful games in the industry, including Gears of War, Mass Effect 3, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Bulletstorm, Unreal Tournament III, Unreal Tournament 2004, and the award-winning Sports-Action hit, Rocket League®.

For more information, visit www.psyonix.com.

It’s a HIT! Mobile RPG, Heroes of Incredible Tales, downloaded a stunning five million times worldwide

Philip Federico
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It’s a HIT! Mobile RPG, Heroes of Incredible Tales, downloaded a stunning five million times worldwide

Nexon and NAT Games celebrate massive user milestone with a month of in-game events and giveaways

It is official – mobile RPG, Heroes of Incredible Tales, is undoubtedly a smash HIT! The visually stunning action-packed mobile title from Nexon and NAT Games has now been downloaded a staggering five million times worldwide.

HIT pushes mobile graphics to the next level, delivering an unbelievable and eye-popping visual quality to iOS and Android devices that fit in your pocket.

To celebrate the incredible download figure, Nexon will be hosting a number of in-game events and giveaways throughout the month of September, and players can kit their Heroes out in two brand new costumes.

From the 8th to the 28th September, players will have the opportunity to get their hands on a variety of items and exclusive discounts, including a huge 50% discount on Weapon and Armor Enhancement and Jewel Synthesis. Furthermore, the drop rate will be doubled for Immortal Weapon and Armor from premium cards.

Additionally, loyal players who play log in to the game consecutively for seven days will get their hands on a variety of rewards including Gold, Gems, Legendary+ Armor Card and more. Moreover, players can get an Immortal Weapon Selection card if players reach level 65 until 25th September.

There really has never been a better time to get in on the beautifully visceral action – so join five million users and begin your incredible tale today!

Heroes of Incredible Tales (HIT) is available now as a free download on the App Store for iPhone and iPad and Google Play for Android devices.

Stay up to date on the latest HIT news by liking the game on Facebook and following HIT on Twitter, and for more information including character details, trailers, screenshots, concept art, upcoming events and more, visit the game’s official website:hitmobile.nexon.com.

POKÉMON GO EXCEEDS 500 MILLION DOWNLOADS WORLDWIDE

Philip Federico
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POKÉMON GO EXCEEDS 500 MILLION DOWNLOADS WORLDWIDE

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — September 8, 2016 — The Pokémon Company andNiantic, Inc. announced today that Pokémon GO, the global mobile game that invites players to go out and explore their surroundings to find and catch Pokémon, has surpassed more than 500 million downloads around the world since launching in July. The game, which holds the App Store record for the most downloads in its first week of launch, is based on the iconic Pokémon franchise and is published and developed by Niantic, Inc.

Pokémon has been a leader in gaming and at the forefront of emerging technologies since the first game launched in Japan 20 years ago. The Pokémon brand quickly became a global sensation and hasn’t left the zeitgeist of popular culture since. Icons of the franchise, such as Pikachu, are beloved and recognized by generations of fans around the world and the brand’s total retail sales exceed $2 billion annually across video games, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, animation, licensing, and more.

“The phenomenal success of Pokémon GO during the brand’s 20-year celebration is an incredible reminder of how many people around the world love Pokémon,” said Tsunekazu Ishihara, president and CEO of The Pokémon Company. “The team at Niantic developed a unique experience that merges their expertise in cutting-edge location-based technologies with the beloved characters and classic gameplay of Pokémon. This ideal match of the right brand and the right technology has resonated with hundreds of millions of existing and new fans around the world.”

Earlier today at Apple’s event in San Francisco, Niantic unveiled early details about Pokémon GO for Apple Watch. Fans can look forward to Pokémon GO for Apple Watch to launch later in 2016.

“The globally loved Pokémon brand paired with Niantic’s platform and game design that encourages exploration, exercise and making real world social connections has inspired millions of people of all ages to go outdoors together,” said John Hanke, CEO of Niantic, Inc. “We are encouraged by the fast adoption of the game and are pleased to see so many people walk and play every day. Pokémon GO for Apple Watch will be another way people can incorporate the game into their daily lives, even more seamlessly.”

Pokémon GO is now played in more than 100 countries around the world and can be downloaded at the following links:

●     App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/pokemon-go/id1094591345?mt=8

●     Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nianticlabs.pokemongo

For details on compatible devices that work with Pokémon GO, please visitwww.PokemonGO.com

About Pokémon
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit www.pokemon.co.uk.

About Niantic, Inc.
Niantic, Inc. builds mobile real-world experiences that foster fun, exploration, discovery and social interaction. Originally incubated within Google, Niantic was founded by John Hanke, who previously helmed the Google Geo team (including Google Maps and Google Earth) after his startup Keyhole was acquired by Google. In 2015, Niantic, Inc., spun out from Google, becoming an independent company with investments from Google, The Pokémon Company and Nintendo. The company’s immersive real-world mobile game Ingress has been downloaded more than 15 million times and is played in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. Niantic, Inc., developed and published Pokémon GO, a real-world Pokémon game for iOS and Android mobile devices. For more information on Niantic, please visitwww.nianticlabs.com .

Apple Reveals the New iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus

Jamie Laike Tsui
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Apple Reveals the New iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus

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Apple has pulled back the curtains on the highly anticipated iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. The phones feature a completely redesigned home button that is a pressure sensitive, solid state button with the Touch ID sensor built in. A new black finish is also being introduced, bringing the available finishes up to five. More importantly, the new phones are designed to be splash and water resistant, meaning it might actually survive a pint of beer being drunkenly tipped over your brand new shiny iPhone.

The iPhone 7 camera has been given a bit of an upgrade, adding improved low light capabilities and optical image stabilization that previous was only found on the Plus models. The LED has been updated to quad LED for a brighter flash that can adjust itself based on the colour temperature of the environment. The front facing camera has also been given a boost for better selfies. The iPhone 7 Plus has seen a massive upgrade, now sporting two lenses that can provide true optical 2x zoom. One camera features a wide-angle lens while the other is a telephoto lens.

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Both phones have received an improved display. Apple says the new Retina HD screens are 25% brighter than previous screens and feature a wider colour gamut. The new screens also feature the 3D Touch technology that responds to taps on the screen with subtle vibrations.

As with every iPhone iteration, Apple has implemented a new chip. This generation features the A10 Fusion Chip that is rated to be twice as fast as the iPhone 6’s CPU and three times faster than its GPU. The chip pulls this feat off while still demanding less power than the old iPhone 6 chips.

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Rumours of the death of the 3.5mm headphone jack has been rumoured for months. I’m afraid they are all true. Apple has dropped the jack in favour of stereo speakers on the phone. Each phone now comes with EarPods with Lightning Connectors and a Lighting adapter that accepts standard 3.5mm headphones. Additionally, Apple has introduced the wireless AirPods that can detect their position, activate Siri, and filter out external noise.

The iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus have finally dropped the outdated 16GB base model and will be available in 32GB, 128Gb, and 256GB models. The iPhone 7 will start at $649 USD/$1079 AUD and the iPhone 7 Plus will begin at $769 USD/$1269 AUD. Pre-orders begin on September 9th. The phones launch on September 16th.

CATCH ‘EM ALL WITH POKÉMON GO PLUS, LAUNCHING IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ON 16TH SEPTEMBER

Philip Federico
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CATCH ‘EM ALL WITH POKÉMON GO PLUS, LAUNCHING IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ON 16TH SEPTEMBER

Enjoy the Pokémon GO experience without looking at your smartphone
8th September, 2016 – Pokémon GO Plus, the small wearable device that lets players interact with Pokémon GO without looking at their smartphone will launch in Australia and New Zealand from 16th September.

Compatible with both iOS and Android*, Pokémon GO Plus connects to smartphones via Bluetooth low energy and notifies players about nearby Pokémon and PokéStops. When a Pokémon is near, the device will vibrate and its LED will flash green**. Players can press the button on the device once close to throw a Poké Ball. A successful catch will result in the device flashing and vibrating.

The Pokémon GO Plus will also blink and vibrate whenever in range of a PokéStop, allowing players to receive items with a simple tap of the Pokémon GO Plus button. Pokémon GO Plus can also be used while Pokémon GO is running in the background on smartphones***.

Get alerts, get going and get Pokémon when the Pokémon GO Plus device launches on 16th September. Stay tuned to Nintendo Australia Facebook and Twitter for more details on where Pokémon GO Plus can be purchased.
* To use the Pokémon GO Plus device with the Pokémon GO app, by Niantic Inc, an app update is required. Pokémon GO Plus is compatible with the following operating systems:

iOS

Compatible OS versions: iOS 8 – 9

Compatible with: iPhone® 5/5c/5s/SE/6/6s/6 Plus/6s Plus

Android

Compatible OS versions: Android 4.4 – 6.0

Compatible with: Android 4.4 or higher that have Bluetooth® Smart（Bluetooth v4.0 or higher) capability and RAM2GB or more.

Please refer to compatibility information on Pokémon GO Plus Support site.
** Pokémon GO Plus is unable to provide an alert for any Pokémon attracted by the in-game item Incense.
***Pokémon GO does not track distance walked when running in the background.

 

Additional links:

Pokémon GO website http://www.pokemongo.com/en-au/

Nintendo Australia website: http://www.nintendo.com.au
Nintendo Australia Twitter: https://twitter.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo Australia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo AU on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/nintendoau

 

STUDIO WILDCARD ANNOUNCES NVIDIA ANSEL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

Philip Federico
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STUDIO WILDCARD ANNOUNCES NVIDIA ANSEL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

Seattle, WA – September 7, 2016 – Studio Wildcard announced today its first NVIDIA Ansel Photography Contest. This weekly screenshot competition asks players to take in-game photographs from either ARK: Survival Evolved or its new desert themed expansion pack ARK: Scorched Earth using NVIDIA Ansel, and meet the category requirements listed below.

As announced last week, ARK: Survival Evolved and its Scorched Earth Expansion Pack now include support for NVIDIA Ansel — a revolutionary new way to capture in-game shots. Simply start the game with Ansel enabled and hit “Alt+F2” to start capturing your favorite shots!

Winners will be announced each Friday during ARK’s regular “Community Crunch” blog post with the initial batch of winners announced Friday, September 9. Each winner (3) will receive $100 each. Want to enter? ARK-Ansel screenshot entries should be e-mailed to [email protected].

Three Categories

  • Super Resolution: These should be taken at 8x Super Resolution. Players can optionally use Depth of Field effects accessible in Spectator mode by pressing the [Delete] key.
  • Panoramic 360 Stereoscopic 3D: These should be taken at 4x Super Resolution,  in 360 Stereoscopic 3D mode. We will crop them to 2D for web display, while also providing the 3D version for viewing within VR display. Check out your 360 Stereo results on your HMD or on your Android Phone with NVIDIA VR Viewer
  • Freeform: Any settings, whacky and creative use of Ansel filters are encouraged. Adding humorous titles/captions in Photoshop is also acceptable for this category!

Ansel is a revolutionary new way to capture in-game shots.  Compose a shot from any position, adjust with post-process filters, capture HDR images in high fidelity formats, and share the screenshots in 360 via a smartphone, PC or VR headset. Learn more about these features in the Ansel Technology page and the NVIDIA blog.

Feel like riding a dinosaur? Join the ARK community forums HERE: survivetheark.com/index.php?/forums/

Last week saw the launch of the ARK: Scorched Earth Expansion Pack (available now on Steam and Xbox One), an entirely new desert-themed ARK filled with new biomes, creatures, gameplay mechanics, and challenges that will push players’ survival skills to the limit.

ARK: Survival Evolved is in development for Xbox One via the ID@Xbox program, PlayStation®4 with VR support, and Steam PC. The game is currently playable in Microsoft’s Game Preview on Xbox One and Steam’s Early Access program, which includes Oculus Rift VR support and an integration of Steam community features such as Steam Economy and Steam Workshop for custom maps and mods. Players can host private/LAN servers and have access to a custom-built version of the Unreal Engine 4 Editor for creating mods. The world of ARK is designed to be modder-friendly and ever-expanding!

To join our growing band of survivors, journey to Steam or Microsoft’s Game Preview on Xbox One to download the game. For the latest updates follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, visit the Website at playark.com and watch us tame and train leviathan dinosaurs on Twitch.TV.

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ABOUT STUDIO WILDCARD

Studio Wildcard was co-founded in 2014 by Jesse Rapczak, former Technical Art Director at Microsoft Game Studios, and industry veteran Jeremy Stieglitz with the mission of bringing AAA quality to ambitious indie productions that are designed for core gamers. With combined 25 years of industry experience across multiple independent and studio-backed titles, Jeremy and Jesse have teamed up with other veteran developers for Seattle, WA-based and Gainesville, FL-based development studios that also include distributed team members across multiple continents. Wherever talented, driven developers may reside, Studio Wildcard intends to seek out and work with them!

ABOUT INSTINCT GAMES

Instinct Games is Egypt’s leading game development studio. Started in 2011 by former Timeline Interactive co-founders, the Instinct Games team develops and produces video games on all major platforms utilizing its competent technical team. Its mission is to collaborate with world class partners to foster Egypt’s video game development ecosystem and set a precedent of high quality, low cost, entertaining indie games with worldwide appeal.

Super Mario Run Announced for iOS at Apple Keynote

Nathan Farrugia
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Super Mario Run Announced for iOS at Apple Keynote

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We’ve had Miitomo and Pokemon GO (which by the way is receiving an update to run partially on the new Apple Watch Series 2) but now a truly core Nintendo series is making it’s way to iOS. Shigeru Miyamoto himself took the stage at the 2016 Apple iOS Keynote event to announce Super Mario Run alongside industry defining announcements such as the iPhone 7.

The game will be a side scrolling continuous runner type game with the visual style of the New Super Mario Bros. franchise. Players will control Mario by simply holding their finger on the screen to make him jump, with Mario’s jump height being determined by how long you hold your finger on the touchscreen. Players will make their way through a number of different courses with different themes similar to the main series games.

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Super Mario Run will feature three main game modes. The first is the standard mode where you run through a course, trying to complete it with the highest score. The second has you challenge the play data of other people’s completed courses to see who can complete the course with the most style. The more stylish your run through a level is the more Toad’s you collect which will give you more points along with coins. The third mode involves using those to customise your own Mushroom Kingdom.

The game will be out on iOS devices in December with an Android release sometime after that. It will feature some free content but players will then have to pay a one off cost to continue playing. In app purchases will also be available, presumably to buy coins.

As someone that has followed Nintendo for a long time this is an unprecedented move for the company. Nintendo have been known for keeping their IP’s to themselves and shying away from technological advancements. Their comment about how gamers didn’t want online gaming back in 2004, despite the likes of Halo and other Xbox Live games really taking off really demonstrated this stubbornness.

More relevant to this latest news however, just 3 years ago the late Satoru Iwata said we would NEVER see Nintendo games on a mobile device and that it was absolutely not under consideration.

“I would never think about providing our precious resources for other platforms at all.”

His main concern was that while short term profits would most likely be excellent, it would not be a smart move for the company in the long term. Iwata passed over one year ago to much sadness, but it seems his death has allowed Nintendo to move in a different direction it may not have taken had Satoru Iwata still been at the helm. It will definitely be interesting to see if his concerns were well warranted.

Personally I think this is the right time for Nintendo to go mobile with their struggling Wii U console but I do believe they have to be careful with over saturating the mobile market with their titles. I also believe they should also limit the experiences to short casual games such as what Super Mario Run seems to offer as to not overstep into their own console market share. What is your opinion on Mario heading to iOS and the greater mobile market? It seems the stockholders agree with Nintendo’s decisions, with shares up 28% after the announcement.

PS4 Pro and PS4 Slim Price, Specs and Release Dates Revealed

Nathan Farrugia
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PS4 Pro and PS4 Slim Price, Specs and Release Dates Revealed

ps4-slim-promo-10The Sony PlayStation event went live early this morning and as expected, Sony unveiled the PlayStation Pro and a new look for the standard PlayStation 4 model going forward. There were also a few new gameplay clips shown to help demonstrate the awesomeness of 4K resolution but unfortunately the full effect will be lost on many of us who still have regular high definition TV’s and monitors. We’ve collected all the data on these half-new consoles in one place with all the important information and new details up front.

Let’s start with the PS4 Slim that will be replacing the original model of PS4 that we have now. PS4 Slim is just a term media are using to refer to the new look console, it’s official title is simply PlayStation 4.

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PlayStation 4 (Slim Model)

Release Date: September 15th, 2016

Price: $299 US. No official price has been released for the Slim yet in Australia but based on US pricing and current trends expect $449 to be the final price point. (UPDATE: Our guess was very close, the official Australian pricing is set at $439 for the 500 GB and $509 for the 1TB.)

Storage: 1 TB and 500 GB Models

What’s new

While the specs are the exact same as the regular PS4 the hardware has gone through quite a few design changes, improvements and one downgrade. The most obvious being the slims smaller form, measuring at 264 x 39 x 288mm in comparison to the originals 275 x 53 x 305mm size. The slim also weighs 25% less. The console still features two USB ports but they are now spaced out as opposed to being placed side by side. A redesign of the systems fans will make this model the coolest and quietest in the PS4 family.

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In keeping with tradition with PlayStation slims of generations past, the new console has a simple matte finish to deter fingerprints. In another lesson carried forward from the PS3 slim, gone are touch sensitive buttons and introduced are regular buttons with clear labels. For those who like to swap out their hard drive that will be easier to do so as well, with the SATA drive port being moved to the consoles rear with only one screw holding it in place.

Now for the downgrade and while it’s a small one it might affect some people like myself. The optical audio port used to connect the PS4 and older amplifiers for surround sound has been removed.

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Now for the main event, the PS4 Pro.

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PS4 Pro

Release Date: November 10th, 2016

Price: $399 US. $559 AU.

Storage: 1 TB

What’s new

The PS4 Pro announcement featured a lot of technical talk from hardware architect Mark Cerny, but what all this transcribed too was that the PS4 Pro is a much more powerful console that can utilize 4K displays. Select titles such as Horizon Zero Dawn and Call of Duty Infinite Warfare will be displayed in a native 4K resolution (if connected to a 4K Television of course). Popular video on demand apps Netflix and YouTube are creating PS4 Pro specific apps so there content can also be displayed in 4K. Netflix will offer over 600 hours of 4K content on launch, including the upcoming Netflix Marvel TV show Luke Cage.

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To be able to manage 4K output, the PS4’s GPU and CPU needed a significant upgrade. An upgraded AMD Jaguar CPU and a 4.2 teraflop Radeon GPU power the PS4 Pro. In comparison the original PS4 sports a 1.84 teraflop GPU and the rumoured Xbox One Scorpio will feature 6 teraflops. Mark Cerny wanted to make it clear that a 4K TV isn’t required to see better performance and graphics in games, with regular high definition displays still being able to enjoy super-sampling, advanced anti-aliasing, brighter colours and smooth jagged edges.

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The other big feature touted at the conference was HDR which stands for High Dynamic Range. What this basically means is a higher spectrum of colours, blacker blacks and whiter whites that allow for greater realism with lighting. These also require specific TV’s that support HDR but the great news is that HDR isn’t going to be a PS4 Pro specific feature. Sony are patching regular PS4’s as of next week to be HDR enabled as well.

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Sony wants to make it clear they want the PS4 family to stay together. While games may take full advantage of the Pro to look and perform better, they will not have any gameplay features which can’t be enjoyed on the regular PS4. It was noted that VR users would benefit significantly from the PS4 Pro, with higher frame rates and more graphical content being able to be pushed to the screen.

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There is one huge omission however. The PS4 Pro will NOT support 4K Blu-ray playback. Yes, despite Sony pioneering Blu-ray and the Xbox One S having access to the feature, the PS4 Pro will not support 4K Blu-rays. A very strange choice that has me wondering why it was excluded. My educated guess is that Sony didn’t see it necessary to include with the rise of digital media and wanted to keep cost down.

On the brightside for those with older amplifiers like myself, the PS4 Pro will feature an optical audio output unlike it’s slim brother.

 

 

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Two other big Sony accessories also received new models today. The DualShock 4 controller is receiving a slight revamp with model CUH-ZCT2. The biggest improvement is a small light bar that runs across the top of the touch panel. There is also a slight dip in the center of the D Pad and the control will now use a cable to transmit data when plugged in instead of continuing to rely on a wireless signal.

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The second accessory getting a makeover is the PS4 camera. Functionally it remains the same however it features a new cylindrical design. It will come with a stand to help allow the user to place the camera where ever they would like in their setup. On the topic of accessories, a vertical stand being sold separately will be required to stand the console on it’s side and can be used for both the PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro.

If you’ve got a spare 3 hours be sure to check out a replay of the live presentation and all the post show content in the video below. If you just what to see what the new console is capable of visually, check out the short sizzle reel which features all new footage of Horizon: Zero Dawn, Mass Effect: Andromeda and most excitingly for me, the new PS4 Spider-Man game. Look at the suit! Are you impressed by Sony’s mid generation console offering? Let us know in the comments below.

Full PlayStation Meeting 2016 – Skip to 11:15 for the start of the conference.

PS4 Pro 4K Gameplay Sizzle Reel

PS4 Pro and PS4 Slim Gallery

REVELATION ONLINE REVEALS ITS DUNGEONS AND BOSSES

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REVELATION ONLINE REVEALS ITS DUNGEONS AND BOSSES

Learn More About the PvE Experiences in an all-new Video

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – September 7, 2016 – Global publisher My.com and developer NetEase are thrilled to reveal more details about the challenging content for players and their guilds in Revelation Online. In the story-driven Player versus Environment experience, players can fly to fabled places in which they will always find new friends to storm a myriad of dungeons. Go in alone and test your strength or form a group of five or 10 to overcome obstacles and defeat the bosses. At maximum level, players can hone their tactical skills and gain epic equipment by gathering up to 20 allies for multiphase raids. In the darkest corners of Nuanor lurk numerous legendary beasts. Gather a guild and take on these open world bosses together, before rivaling guilds take the glory!

Check out the video on YouTube HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeZ0SB2y3No&feature=youtu.be

Revelation Online is a breathtaking Massively Online Multiplayer experience in which players will discover the lands of Nuanor. Explore a vibrant world of ancient mystery, and use the power of flight to experience absolute freedom. Spread your wings or master one of the many aerial mounts to soar through the sky. Dive into the waters or climb to the top of the world – in Revelation Online you can freely reach any place. Sign up for the Beta: ro.my.com/en/about

Key Features

  • Experience the absolute freedom to explore a gorgeous, persistent open world. Discover hundreds of stunning locations with different settings and dynamically changing weather conditions
  • Spread your wings and fly without any restrictions! Fly with your friends across the world and unleash the power of your wings in aerial combat!
  •  Enjoy hundreds of story driven adventures unfolding through spectacular cut scenes
  • Participate in raids with challenging bosses for up to 20 players
  • Join intense PvP battles in numerous modes with hundreds of players simultaneously
  • Enjoy the wide variety of character customization and progression
  • Develop relationships with new allies using advanced socialization systems
  • Elaborate guild system with personalized guild fortresses and cross server guild battles

To sign up for the Revelation Online Beta today, visit ro.my.com/en/about. For more information, ‘Like’ it on Facebook and follow the game’s development on Twitter @RevOnlineGame for all the latest developer updates and news.

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ABOUT MY.COM

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ABOUT NETEASE

NetEase, inc. (NASDAQ: NTES) is a leading internet technology company in china. Dedicated to providing online services centered on content, community, communication and commerce, NetEase develops and operates some of China’s most popular online pc and mobile games, advertising services, email services and e-commerce platforms. In partnership with Blizzard Entertainment, NetEase operates some of the most popular international online games in China.

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