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Award-winning Platformer/Racer From Indie Developer 13AM Games Sprints Onto PC

Award-winning Platformer/Racer From Indie Developer 13AM Games Sprints Onto PC

Toronto – November 18, 2016 – It’s time for PC gamers to enter the multi-color, no-holds-barred brawling action of award-winning party game Runbow, from independent video game developer 13AM Games. The game makes its Steam (PC) debut today and brings its color racing chaos to players worldwide for $14.99 USD, Runbow features an eye-catching color mechanic that has racers brawl amongst each other while objects and platforms appear or disappear based on the continually changing background color. Along with three online and local multiplayer modes, Runbow features tons of content in its two single-player modes, as well as the Satura’s Adventure DLC campaign that will test the skills and minds of any seasoned platformer.

After launching on Wii U, Runbow quickly rose through the ranks to become one of Metacritic’s highest-rated Wii U games, and garnered overwhelming praise from both media and players. In addition to frantic, humorous gameplay of its own, Runbow features 19 guest characters from some of the biggest indie titles, including Guacamelee!, Shovel Knight, Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse, and more.

“With the holidays around the corner many will be spending time playing video games and Runbow is the perfect title to play with friends and family,” said Dave Proctor, Co-Founder of 13AM Games. “Additionally, for those that want some relaxing time on their own, Runbow features a bevy of challenging single-player levels or gamers can play online against anyone from around the world.”

Players can sprint against each other in classic “Run” mode, battle to the death in “Arena,” or try a colorful take on the multiplayer classic “King of the Hill.” In addition to these, the game features more than 140 levels in “Adventure,” and “Bowhemoth,” a single, massive platforming challenge that will test even the best platform gamers.

For more information regarding Runbow please visit the game’s website, or 13AM Games’ Facebook and Twitter pages.

 

About 13AM Games

13AM Games is an independent video games studio based in Toronto and earned success with its debut game, Runbow. All nine members came from different backgrounds with a common goal: design games that are as much fun to play as they are to make. They met in the Game Design program at George Brown College and the rest, as they say, is history.

Tune In and Turn Up with NBA® 2K17’s Park After Dark Music Series

Tune In and Turn Up with NBA® 2K17’s Park After Dark Music Series

Future, Snoop Dogg, DJ Premier and More to Headline Innovative In-Game Performances

New York, NY – November 18, 20162K today announced that NBA® 2K17, the latest iteration of the top-selling and top-rated NBA video game simulation series*, will kick off an in-game music series dubbed Park After Dark tipping off on November 27th in the UK. Park After Dark will transform NBA 2K17’s MyPARK mode into a high-energy music destination with a special performances from music icons, including Future, Snoop Dogg AKA “DJ SNOOPADELIC”, DJ Premier and more to be announced. These one-of-a-kind performances are open to anyone with NBA 2K17 on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC.

“As the world’s greatest NBA 2K17 player, it’s only right that I get to Snoopify the Park After Dark,” said Hip-Hop legend Snoop Dogg, who DJ’S under the name “DJ SNOOPADELIC”, and was recently scanned into NBA 2K17 for the appearance. “I’m going to set off the park with a SNOOPADELIC set that’s going to have house parties around the globe JUMPING OFF.”

Park After Dark will feature an eclectic nighttime setting reminiscent of today’s biggest music festivals, complete with a center stage for the performance featuring a superstar avatar, glowing décor and MyPLAYER apparel, and light shows to make this the most litNBA 2K experience ever. Players who attend can compete in traditional MyPARK games while they soak in the ambiance or opt for exclusive Park After Dark 3Pt Shoot-Out and Dunk Show-off challenges.

“Music is such a big part of the NBA 2K franchise and greater basketball culture, so taking such an innovative approach demonstrates our commitment to evolving the game into a destination for more than just hoops,” said Alfie Brody, VP of Marketing for NBA 2K. “Park After Dark is something we hope further connects our community and elevates their NBA 2K17 experience.”

View or embed the Party After Dark trailer here: https://youtu.be/0g7yXjBfGpY

The NBA 2K17 Standard Edition is now available in both digital and physical formats for on Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, and Windows PC platforms.  The NBA 2K17 Kobe Bryant Legend Edition is also available in digital and physical formats for on Xbox One and PlayStation®4 system.

Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K17 is rated PEGI 3.

Follow @NBA2K on social media and look for the hashtag #ThisIsNotAGame for the latestNBA 2K17 news.

*According to 2008 – 2016 Metacritic.com and The NPD Group estimates of U.S. retail video game sales through October 2016.

2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

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About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products through its two wholly-owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K. Our products are designed for console systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.

About 2K

Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment globally for console systems, handheld gaming systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, which are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment. The 2K label has some of the most talented development studios in the world today, including Firaxis Games, Visual Concepts, Hangar 13, and Cat Daddy Games. 2K’s stable of high quality titles includes the critically acclaimed BioShock®, Borderlands™, Mafia, and XCOM® franchises, the beloved Sid Meier’s Civilization series, Evolve™, Battleborn®, the popular WWE 2K franchise and NBA 2K, the highest rated* annual sports title of this console generation.

2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). For more information, please visitwww.2k.com .

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More than 10 Million Units Shipped as Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Break the Nintendo 3DS Global Record!

More than 10 Million Units Shipped as Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Break the Nintendo 3DS Global Record!

London, 18 November 2016—The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo are proud to announce that the latest entries in the Pokémon universe, Pokémon Sunand Pokémon Moon, which are available exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, have broken a new record. Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon are the first completely new titles since the release of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y in 2013.

The Pokémon Company International is coming to the end of its 20th celebration, a year that has seen millions of fans of all ages enjoying Pokémon GO and special Pokémon Trading Card Game products. Having received fantastic reviews, Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon have now officially broken a new record with initial shipment figures of the games exceeding 10 million units worldwide—the largest figure in the history of Nintendo 3DS titles. This is an increase of 150% beyond Pokémon X andPokémon Y.

The record-breaking celebrations will continue this December 9–11 in London with the arrival of the Pokémon European International Championships. The best of the best Pokémon players from all over the world will descend on the event, with many battling in what will be the first official Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon video game tournament since the games’ launch. Players will compete for a combined prize pool value of up to $250,000. More information on the Pokémon European International Championships and how to enter can be found here:http://www.pokemon.com/uk/play-pokemon/internationals/2017/about/

For more information about Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, please visitPokemon.co.uk/SunMoon.

SWAP SKETCHES WITH FRIENDS IN FREE DOWNLOAD SWAPDOODLE, OUT NOW ON NINTENDO 3DS FAMILY SYSTEMS

SWAP SKETCHES WITH FRIENDS IN FREE DOWNLOAD SWAPDOODLE, OUT NOW ON NINTENDO 3DS FAMILY SYSTEMS

Free-to-start drawing application allows you to send doodles and fun messages to friends, as well as learn how to sketch familiar Nintendo characters such as Mario, Zelda and the Splatoon Inklings

18th November, 2016 – Enjoy a fun way to communicate with your friends via Nintendo 3DS family systems with the launch of Swapdoodle, available now as a free download on Nintendo eShop. By drawing messages with the Touch Screen, players can send their quirky doodles to friends while on the go, and even learn how to sketch familiar Nintendo characters with optional paid Lessons, allowing players to send their friends on quests with The Legend of Zelda, or inking an anecdote courtesy of Splatoon.

In this free-to-start application, players can use the Touch Screen to draw messages to members of their Nintendo 3DS Friends List, and then send these Notes via SpotPass, allowing them to communicate with faraway familiar faces through fun doodles. Players can also send out messages that play out over several panels, and use secret panels in order to heighten the drama as their friend slowly waits to uncover what quirky communication they’ve been sent today.

Artists-in-training can also purchase optional Lessons based on select Nintendo characters and series, allowing doodlers to test their skills before unleashing their hand-drawn creations on their friends. Lessons can be bought through the 12 Lesson Packs based on Nintendo series such as Animal Crossing, Super Mario, and Mario Kart, as well as fun doodles by Nikki, who makes her return to help guide players through Swapdoodle.

These Lessons can also be purchased as part of Premium Packs, which will also reward players with more ink to use in messages, multiple Lessons, and more colours to add even more personality to their doodles. The Nintendo Premium Pack and Sparkling Premium Pack are available now to purchase, while newcomers can also choose to download the Free Starter Pack, which will provide budding artists with four Lessons, more notes, and a new colour to get started with. Players can also trial some of the Lessons available in both the Lesson Packs and the Premium Packs with one free practice per Pack. While players cannot save or send the finished results to their friends until they’ve purchased, they can still practise an entire Lesson, allowing them to try before they buy.

Players can also add game software icons* to messages, based on their Activity Log, allowing them to find a more creative way to tell friends what they’ve been playing, or even recommend them a title they can try out next.

Swap sketches with friends in free download Swapdoodle, available now on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS family systems.

 

 

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Persona 5 Receives Dual Audio in the West!

Persona 5 Receives Dual Audio in the West!

Persona 5’s Phantom Thieves Have Committed A Major Heist – They Stole P5’s Japanese Voice Data And Delivered It To Atlus USA!

Sydney, November 18 – The Phantom Thieves – there’s no stopping them! They pulled a daring heist just to prove how powerful they are and that no obstacle is insurmountable.  They have done the impossible and stolen the P5 Japanese VO data and delivered it to Atlus USA for inclusion in the western release of the game as free DLC at launch! It means Persona 5 will have dual Audio, Japanese and English, in the West.

As this is the case, the launch will be nudged back just a bit – Persona 5 will now release on April 4, 2017 in the USA, Europe, ANZ and all PAL regions simultaneously. The wait has been agonizing, but the Japanese release of Persona 5 smashed all expectations, and as a company, Atlus USA decided that they owed all fans the very best effort to make Persona 5 their gold standard for the English localization. Practically, this means redoubling QA and localization efforts, even returning to the studio to record previously unvoiced lines. They do not want to rush this game and in this instance, it meant they needed to move the release back for the last time.

As announced on Atlus’ Persona 5 stream, the Ryuji Theme & Avatar Set will be available as a free download on PlayStation®4 for 24 hours on November 24th.

Furthermore, there are three new trailers available:

Yusuke Kitagawa

Don’t stop there, we also have two new members of the Phantom Thieves to reveal. First off, we’ve got the elegant Yusuke Kitagawa. He can most aptly be described as an artistic savant, and his love for aesthetics and talent for art is second to none. Unlike the rest of the Phantom Thieves, this Bohemian beatnik attends Kosei High School and joins the motley crew after a very fateful event involving his art mentor/idol Madarame. Although Yusuke can be eccentric, codename Fox harnesses his love of true beauty to help the Phantom Thieves. I mean, it wouldn’t be a group of social misfits without at least one starving artist right?

YouTube https://youtu.be/yQlxqrlGokQ


Makoto Niijima

Next up, we have Shujin Academy’s resident overachiever Makoto Niijima. So how did a straight-laced honor student and the student council president get involved with the mischievous Phantom Thieves? Let’s just say that it’s her duty to figure out the identities and motives of the group (she is student council president after all). Even though codename Queen appears to be the antithesis of a rebelling high schooler, she has a strong sense of morality and will do what she can for a righteous cause. Besides, it’s a probably a VERY good thing for the group to have an intelligent strategist formulate their heists. Just imagine if Ryuji had to plan them…

YouTube https://youtu.be/1LvxfhMtvS8
Lending her amazing talents to the role of Makoto is Cherami Leigh, who took the time to speak with Atlus US about what it was like working on the project and being the rock of the Phantom Thieves!

Interview https://youtu.be/Ww6fnoUUMW0
Persona 5 is a game about the internal and external conflicts of a group of troubled youth who live dual lives. They have the typically ordinary day-to-day of a Tokyo high-schooler – attending class, after school activities and part-time jobs. But they also undertake fantastical adventures by using otherworldly powers to enter the hearts of people. Their power comes from the Persona, the Jungian concept of the “self;” the game’s heroes realize that society forces people to wear masks to protect their inner vulnerabilities, and by literally ripping off their protective mask and confronting their inner selves do the heroes awaken their inner power, and use it to strive to help those in need. Ultimately, the group of Phantom Thieves seeks to change their day-to-day world to match their perception and see through the masks modern-day society wears.

Persona 5 will release on April. 4 in the Americas, Europe and ANZ for PlayStation 4. Pre-orders are now available at participating retailers. For more information, please visit http://www.deepsilver.com/en/games/persona-5/


FEATURES RECAP

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


PRODUCT DETAILS


Title:
Persona 5
Release Date: April 4th 2017
Platform: PlayStation® 4
Developer: Atlus
Publisher:
Deep Silver (PAL)
Genre:
Japanese Role Playing Game (JRPG)
Players:
One
Target Rating:
COB CTC
Price:
SteelBook Launch Edition: $99.95
Languages:
English & Japanese Voice, English Text

STEELBOOK EDITION DETAILS

PS4 SteelBook Launch Edition – PlayStation 4 only $99.95

Available only to PS4 pre-orders and a limited number of day-one purchases while supplies last

  • SteelBook Edition: The PS4 version will come specially packaged in a metal game case, emblazoned with Persona 5 designs

About Deep Silver

Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds. Deep Silver works with its partners to achieve a maximum of success while maintaining the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires.

Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island, and the grim post-apocalyptic future of the Metro series. Deep Silver also owns the development studios Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, and Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com

Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (software, games and films). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe and the USA. The Koch Media group has more than 20 years of experience in the digital media business, and has risen to become the number one distributor in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Kaspersky Labs, NC SOFT, Sega, Square Enix and Tecmo-Koei, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarters in Planegg near Munich/Germany, Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux and the United States.

All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.


About Atlus U.S.A., Inc.:

Atlus U.S.A., Inc. has become known across the industry as a mark of high-quality, deeply immersive, uniquely Japanese video game experiences.  With award-winning titles that reach across a variety of genres and platforms, including the Shin Megami Tensei® and Persona® series of role-playing games, the ground-breaking action-adventure/puzzle game Catherine™, and the much-celebrated RPG Demon’s Souls™, Atlus is committed to offering the highest standard in interactive entertainment experiences. www.atlus.com

UBISOFT® OPENS A NEW PRODUCTION STUDIO IN SERBIA

UBISOFT® OPENS A NEW PRODUCTION STUDIO IN SERBIA

New Belgrade studio takes the number of Ubisoft team members in Eastern Europe to over 2000

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – November 18, 2016 – Ubisoft has announced the opening of a new production studio in Belgrade, Serbia. Ubisoft Belgrade is the group’s fourth production studio based in Eastern Europe, after Bucharest, Sofia and Kiev. The studio is already home to a team of 15 collaborating on the PC version of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Wildlands, with the goal of reaching 40 team members in the coming year.

Ubisoft already benefits from its considerable history and experience in Eastern Europe. It was a pioneer in the region, setting up one of the first development studios in Bucharest, Romania 25 years ago, followed by Sofia, Bulgaria in 2006 and Kiev, Ukraine in 2008. Coupled with the growth of the IT sector in the region, and the associated expertise in the job market, it was a natural step forward for Ubisoft to continue to grow its teams in the area. Now, the four Ubisoft studios – Bucharest, Sofia, Kiev and Belgrade gather together more than 2000 people working in a Production and Quality Control capacity, contributing to some of Ubisoft’s biggest brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon and Watch Dogs®, and continuously growing their scope and expertise.

“Serbia has a lot to offer in terms of talent, in particular tech professionals. We’re always on the lookout for high potential markets with the passion, skills and expertise to create the very best games, and Serbia’s reputation in several key fields makes this investment the perfect match,” said Sebastien Delen, Managing Director, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Kiev and Ubisoft Belgrade. “We are bringing years of expertise to the Serbian market and want to contribute to the development of the local gaming industry, as we did for the other countries in the region.”

The team from Belgrade will collaborate closely with Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Kiev and Ubisoft Paris on the Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands project, and will collaborate on other projects with other experienced Ubisoft studios in the future. The Belgrade studio opens its doors with a team composed primarily of experienced programmers. In the future, the team will expand to include other job families.

The Belgrade studio is strategically located in the center of the city, very close to the universities’ campus, which will facilitate contact and exchanges with students potentially interested in a career in video game development. Ubisoft Belgrade is actively recruiting. For more information, please visit www.jobs.ubisoft.com

About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2014-15 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,394 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

Assassin’s Creed® The Ezio Collection Now Available

Assassin’s Creed® The Ezio Collection Now Available

Relive the critically-acclaimed adventure of beloved Master Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze 

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — November 18 2016 — Ubisoft® has announced that Assassin’s Creed® The Ezio Collection is now available for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One.

Bringing players to the streets and rooftops of Florence, Venice, Rome, and Constantinople, Assassin’s Creed The Ezio Collection brings to life the unique story of Ezio Auditore da Firenze. This collection includes the thrilling single-player campaigns and single-player add-ons for Assassin’s Creed® 2, Assassin’s Creed® Brotherhood and Assassin’s Creed® Revelations, with enhanced graphics on PlayStation®4 system and Xbox One. Also included with the single-player content are the short films Assassin’s Creed Lineage® and Assassin’s Creed Embers™, which delve into the background of the dashing yet dangerous Ezio.

Set during the Renaissance era, Ezio’s journey begins when his family is struck with tragedy, propelling him into a lifelong quest to avenge his loved ones. Through the three-part saga of Assassin’s Creed The Ezio Collection, players will witness Ezio evolve from an impetuous young man full of vengeance to a mature and Master Assassin, mentoring new recruits with his wit and wisdom.

Produced by Virtuos, a worldwide leader in videogame content production, in collaboration with Ubisoft Montreal, Assassin’s Creed® The Ezio Collection brings enhanced graphics that includes 1080p resolution, and improved textures, lighting and visual effects. Taking advantage of the current console generation, post-processes as godrays, anti-aliasing, depth of field and motion blur have been implemented for an even more immersive gaming experience inviting to discover or re-discover Ezio’s adventures.

Gilles Langourieux, CEO of Virtuos, said: “We pride ourselves in delivering best-in-class design and development, and today’s launch is a reflection of our capabilities. We can’t wait to hear about players’ feedback.”

Assassin’s Creed is an action-adventure series set in fully realized open worlds throughout notable times in history such as the Third Crusade, the Golden Age of Pirates and the Industrial Revolution. Initially launched in 2007, Assassin’s Creed games have sold more than 100 million units worldwide, and the franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series ever. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, throughout the years, Assassin’s Creed has succeeded to position as a true entertainment license, transcending video games to offer new and immersive experiences on comic books, mobile games, and novels and even movie with the worldwide release of the feature film “Assassin’s Creed®” which opens in theaters on December 21, 2016.

For more information about Assassin’s Creed The Ezio Collection please visit: https://blog.ubi.com/assassins-creed-ezio-collection-now/

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Watch_Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman and Far Cry. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2015–16 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,394 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2009–2016 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Assassin’s Creed, Assassin’s Creed Embers, Assassin’s Creed Lineage, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. Assassin’s Creed movie © 2016 Ubisoft Motion Pictures. All Rights Reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About Virtuos

Founded in 2004, Virtuos Ltd. is a leading videogame content production company with operations in Shanghai, Chengdu, Xian, Ho Chi Minh City, Vancouver, San Francisco, Paris and Tokyo. With over 1,000 full-time professionals, Virtuos specializes in game development and 3D art production for consoles and mobile devices. For over a decade, the company has successfully delivered nearly 900 projects for clients that include 18 of the top 20 digital entertainment companies and renowned independent studios worldwide. For more information, please visit www.virtuosgames.com.

Steam Workshop Integrated into Early Access Title Starpoint Gemini Warlords on PC

Steam Workshop Integrated into Early Access Title Starpoint Gemini Warlords on PC

Modding Competition with Massive Prizes Now Running on ModDB.com

Haarlem, The Netherlands – November 17, 2016 –   Little Green Men Games and Iceberg Interactive are excited to announce several major events happening with Starpoint Gemini Warlords for PC:

  • To celebrate the Workshop launch, the entire Starpoint Gemini franchise is on a massive Steam discount promotion, from today until November 21, with discounts varying from 80% for the original Starpoint Gemini and bestselling sequel Starpoint Gemini 2, to 30% off the stunning latest iteration, Starpoint Gemini Warlords, currently in Early Access.
  • Dedicated mod website ModDB.com has today launched a grand contest for Starpoint Gemini Warlords, with prizes ranging from a $5,000 cash prize, to awesome gaming gear (sponsored by peripherals manufacturer Roccat™), as well as many other prizes. The contest is now running on the ModDB.com website and ends December 22, 2016. Enthusiastic modders wishing to enter can find more information on the official contest page: spgwmods.com.

Mario Mihokovic, CEO of Little Green Men Games says:  “Integration of Workshop and support tools, tutorials and videos is very important for the development of our games. Starpoint Gemini Warlords is, in great part, a community driven project, and as such we wanted to deliver the means for our community members to start making a direct personal impact on the game as soon as possible. We’ll be thrilled to see awesome creations from all around the world and will be here to support modders in any way possible.


Little Green Men Games have created a new beautiful 4K resolution trailer today for Starpoint Gemini Warlords which is now running on Iceberg Interactive’s YouTube Channel.

Starpoint Gemini Warlords is currently available for $24.99 for Steam Early Access, with regular updates of various sizes throughout the coming weeks. For more information about the game, please visit the official website at www.starpointgemini.com or Steam page http://store.steampowered.com/app/419480/.

ABOUT STARPOINT GEMINI WARLORDS
Starpoint Gemini Warlords is a unique blend of space sim, RPG and 4X games focused on larger ships, ranging from gunships to carriers. Command your starship, send your war fleets into enemy territory, lead your heroic companions into battle, build up your stronghold, trade, mine, salvage and remind your enemies why they fear you.

ABOUT LGM GAMES

LGM Games is a growing team of highly motivated and talented programmers, writers, 3D and 2D artists and animators, all sharing the same passion for video games. Our mission is to create new worlds and adventures, with players – for players. LGM Games stands behind the successful Starpoint Gemini series, from our debut title in 2011 to the 2014 sequel, along with countless expansions. LGM’s vision of space-flavored RPG simulation games continues to evolve and grow, with many more exciting elements to be revealed in the future. To learn more about Little Green Men Games, visit: http://www.inter-corona.com.

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.

KOEI TECMO AMERICA ANNOUNCES UPCOMING RELEASE OF DYNASTY WARRIORS: GODSEEKERS

KOEI TECMO AMERICA ANNOUNCES UPCOMING RELEASE OF DYNASTY WARRIORS: GODSEEKERS

New Tactics-style Epic Set in the ‘Dynasty Warriors’ Universe Unveiled for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita with Brand New Trailer

Burlingame, Calif. — November 17, 2016 — KOEI TECMO America is pleased to announce today the upcoming release of Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers, a brand new tactics style title set in the legendary Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. Slated to release digitally on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system on January 31, 2017, Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers takes cues from the fan-favorite Dynasty Tactics series, offering players an alternate way to experience the events of the famous saga.

Featuring a wide selection of beloved characters from the Dynasty Warriors universe, Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers will add two new characters to the series’ ever-growing roster: Lixia, a girl with magical powers that was sealed in an icy shrine for centuries, and Lei Bin, Zhao Yun’s childhood friend and avid lore master!

Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers unfolds during the chaotic end days of the Han dynasty, when ancient China was overwhelmed by uprisings and internal strife within its imperial court. The story follows renowned warrior Zhao Yun and his close friend Lei Bin, who unwittingly liberate a young girl, Lixia, from a mystical prison. The two friends and the mysterious Lixia then find themselves entangled in a pivotal struggle for the salvation of the world, wherein they must navigate the maelstrom that is Three Kingdoms era China, meet countless great warriors and take part in historic battles. In their efforts to unravel the mystery behind Lixia’s imprisonment, Zhao Yun and Lei Bin uncover a hidden, terrible fate, forcing them to make difficult decisions in a battle that will echo throughout history.

KOEI TECMO America has released a provision of brand new assets to accompany today’s announcement, including an introductory trailer. More information on the gameplay system and key features of Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers will be revealed in the following weeks.

For more information and to stay up-to-date on the latest news for Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers, please visit the official website at www.koeitecmoamerica.com/godseekers, 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.

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Lead your squad and master the arena in Star Wars™: Force Arena

Lead your squad and master the arena in Star Wars™: Force Arena

Netmarble joins forces with Lucasfilm Ltd. for a completely new Star Wars™ experience on mobile The real-time PvP game launches pre-registration today to players around the world

SEOUL, Korea – November 17, 2016 – Netmarble Games Corp., the fastest-growing mobile game company in Asia, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Ltd, today announced the development of Star Wars™: Force Arena, a real-time PvP game based on the globally popular Star Wars franchise. The free-to-play real-time PvP game optimized for the mobile environment will feature over 65 iconic characters, vehicles, and units upon its global launch.

Star Wars: Force Arena takes place within the Star Wars universe and allows players to choose between the Rebellion or the Empire and command a squad of units to battle against each other in real-time. Players can build squads by recruiting characters with different skill and attack abilities with character cards that can be acquired after each battle and upgraded to strengthen the squad.

Dominating your opponents in the arena will grant top leaderboard placement for rewards, special characters, and bonus items. Strategy and skill will be put to the test as players can build customized decks of characters that feature legendary duos, such as Han Solo and Chewbacca, which boost effectiveness in combat. Leveraging this duo advantage effectively could mean the difference between victory and defeat.

Compete with your favorite iconic characters such as Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, Ezra Bridger, and more. In Star Wars: Force Arena players can form unique squads providing seemingly endless ways to play. The game also has various modes of play to choose from, such as single player, training, and real-time 1v1 or 2v2 multiplayer.

“We are thrilled to announce Star Wars: Force Arena, a real-time PvP mobile game based on the globally popular Star Wars franchise,” said Seungwon Lee, Chief Marketing Officer of Netmarble Games. “We hope to bring the same level of excitement to the mobile arena that Star Wars has given its fans around the world. Sign-up for pre-registration today, and be notified when the game goes live as we kick-off a whole new adrenaline-fueled Star Wars adventure together.“

To kick off the game’s pre-registration, all players that sign up will be rewarded crystals that can be used as in-game currency to purchase items and strengthen characters within the game. Depending on the number of players that pre-register, more crystals will be given to players for a duration of two weeks after the official global launch. 250 crystals will be rewarded if more than 10,000 players sign up, 700 crystals for more than 100,000 and 1,400 crystals will be given to all players if more than a million sign up for pre-registration. Players can sign up for pre-registration at the game’s official website (www.starwarsforcearena.com).

Key Features Include:

  • BATTLE and join forces with other players from around the globe in real-time 1v1 or 2v2 synchronous, PvP arena matches.
  • LEAD a team of over 65 iconic Star Wars characters and vehicles upon global launch including Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, and Ezra Bridger
  • COLLECT and upgrade your favorite characters to create the ideal Rebel or Imperial squad while leveraging powerful character duos that boost your effectiveness in battle.
  • COMPETE to earn rewards, special characters and bonus items by participating in events.

 

Star Wars: Force Arena will be available on both the App Store and Google Play. For more information on the game, visit the official website at www.starwarsforcearena.com.

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About Netmarble Games Corporation

Netmarble Games Corp. strives to entertain audiences of all ages, and around the world, by providing great mobile gaming experiences. Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble is the fastest-growing mobile game company in Asia and consistently ranks as a top mobile developer and publisher worldwide. With more than 3,000 employees, Netmarble has been producing and servicing some of the most successful mobile games, including MARVEL Future Fight, Seven Knights, EvilBane (RAVEN in Korea and Japan), and Everybody’s Marble. The largest shareholder to Jam City, a leading casual game developer, Netmarble has a strategic partnership with CJ E&M Corporation, Asia’s largest entertainment company, Tencent Holdings, Asia’s largest internet company, and NCsoft, a prominent MMO company. More information can be found at www.netmarble.com.

About Lucasfilm Ltd.

Lucasfilm Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is a global leader in film, television and digital entertainment production. In addition to its motion-picture and television production, the company’s activities include visual effects and audio post-production, cutting-edge digital animation, interactive entertainment software, and the management of the global merchandising activities for its entertainment properties including the legendary STAR WARS and INDIANA JONES franchises. Lucasfilm Ltd. is headquartered in northern California.