WIND-UP KNIGHT 2 SPRINGS INTO ACTION ON NEW NINTENDO 3DS™, 3DS™ XL

Unity Games Brings Popular Wii U™ Platformer to Nintendo’s Latest Generation of Handheld Game Consoles
TOKYO – JULY 21, 2016 – Unity Games, the game publishing division of Unity Technologies Japan, today announced that the first game in their portfolio, Wind-up Knight 2, is now available for the New Nintendo 3DS™ and 3DS™ XL.  With the help of Unity Games, Robot Invader’s Wind-up Knight 2 made its debut on the Wii U™ System last year, which followed widespread success on the Android and iOS mobile platforms where it remains one of the most popular games globally.  Unity Games has comprehensively updated the game to ensure a fast-paced, challenging and entirely enjoyable platforming experience on the Nintendo’s latest generation of handheld game consoles.  Wind-up Knight 2 is now available for the New Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL systems for $5.00 U.S.D..

Unity Games is committed to partnering with talented indie studios from around the world in an effort to identify and introduce exceptional titles to gaming audiences on new platforms.  Wind-up Knight 2’s continued popularity on both the Wii U and mobile platforms combined with the game’s on-the-go accessibility as well as its whimsical style, and  engaging gameplay are the perfect match for the New Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL systems.

“Wind-up Knight 2 truly exemplifies the flexibility and diversity of the Unity engine’s capabilities and we’re thrilled to introduce the game to the handheld fans of the New Nintendo 3DS,” said Yukimi Shimura, Strategic Contents Manager and Producer of Unity Games.  “Our goal is to empower development teams with the power of the Unity engine, allowing teams to be more creative and generate more compelling gameplay experiences.  Wind-up Knight 2’s clever platforming, fantastic character design, humorous narrative and beautiful visuals are a result of the development team’s ability to focus on those very important design and gameplay elements that engage users and, most importantly, create fans.”

Wind-up Knight 2 is a crafty and inspiring platform game where players control (well, try to) Sir Sprint, a clockwork knight tasked with completing a host of increasingly diabolical challenges.  Armed with a powerful sword and a stout shield, this not-so-obvious, wind-up cavalier must double-jump, duck & roll, attack and block his way to save the princess in a beautifully rendered world filled with humorous hazards and inventive obstacles.  The catch?  Sir Sprint never stops…literally.  Players must collect coins, discover secrets, use special abilities, purchase powerful new equipment all in an effort to achieve better rankings and conquer level-specific goals.  With more than 40 levels, an all-new Tournament mode with leaderboards, multitudes of secrets and power-ups, unique stage challenges and much more, Wind-up Knight 2 is guaranteed to offer a near endless amount of whimsical fun and soul-crushing challenge for the New Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL systems.

Wind-up Knight 2 is now available in North America on the New Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL systems for $5.00 U.S.D.  To learn more about Wind-up Knight 2, please visit the official website at windupknight2.com.

About Robot Invader
Robot Invader is an independent developer dedicated to warping the minds of millions with video games for phones, tablets, consoles, and VR.  Founded in 2011, Robot Invader’s small team of veterans have released seven titles, including Wind-up Knight, Wind-up Knight 2, and Rise of the Blobs.  Their latest title, Dead Secret, is a murder mystery designed specifically for virtual reality headsets.  Robot Invader is physically housed in Menlo Park, California, and exists on the web at http://robotinvader.com and @robotinvader.

About Unity Games
Unity Games is the game publishing brand of Unity Technologies Japan.  Unity Games provides global publishing and localization support for game developers who use Unity engine.  In addition, Unity Games also directly supports best-in-class examples of Unity engine development on the PC and mobile platforms in order to bring those exceptional titles to the gaming communities on the home consoles.

About Unity Technologies
Unity Technologies is the creator of Unity, a flexible and high-performance end-to-end development platform used to create rich interactive 3D and 2D experiences. Unity’s powerful graphics engine and full-featured editor serve as the foundation to develop beautiful games or apps and easily bring them to multiple platforms: mobile devices, home entertainment systems, personal computers, and embedded systems. Unity also offers solutions and services for creating games, boosting productivity, and connecting with audiences including the Unity Asset Store, Unity Cloud Build, Unity Game Performance Reporting, Unity Ads, and Unity Everyplay. Unity Technologies serves over 700,000 monthly active developers including large publishers, indie studios, students and hobbyists around the globe. For more information, visit: http://unity3d.com.

F1™ 2016 Attract Trailer Showcases New Features

Larkspur, Calif., July 21, 2016 – Codemasters® and Deep Silver have today released the latest gameplay video for F1 2016, the official videogame of the 2016 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™. The new attract video shows action both on the track and in the pit lane, recreating key moments from the year and highlighting many of the game’s key features.

Available on August 19 for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC, F1 2016 boasts the most in-depth Career mode ever seen in the franchise which allows players to create their own legend over the course of 10 seasons. The player selects an avatar and number to carry throughout their career as well as the team they want to start with. Players are able to move between teams or they can choose to develop a team into a championship contender by working with their Research and Development Engineer and Player Agent to develop their progress.

The Formation Lap will be featured for the first time in the game’s history as well as the brand new Virtual Safety Car which accompanies the return of the regular Safety Car, a fan favorite. The level of immersion has been further enhanced by the inclusion of manual starts and manual pit lane entry and braking – all vital to avoid losing time, penalties and track position.

With multiplayer support for up to 22 drivers, F1 2016 allows players to form a full grid of human players across the 21 circuits featured in the 2016 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, including the tight Baku street circuit, the latest addition to the calendar. In single player, gamers are able to create their own legend in the expansive Career Mode which stretches for up to 10 seasons complete with drama both on and off the track.

F1 2016 Limited Edition includes the ‘CAREER BOOSTER’ DLC PACK, which will give players a head start in their career as well as exclusive Career Helmet and Laptop designs.

Follow Codemasters F1 games blog and social channels on Twitter and Facebook for future updates.

About Codemasters
Codemasters, the award winning video game developer and publisher, has a 30 year heritage. With titles distributed globally, Codemasters is a leading developer and publisher of driving and racing entertainment games including DiRT, GRID and the official BAFTA award-winning FORMULA 1 series of videogames. Since March 2010, Reliance Big Entertainment Ltd. (RBEL), a part of India’s Reliance ADA group, has been the principal shareholder (60%), alongside existing investor, Balderton Capital, the leading European venture capital firm. For more information on Codemasters’ product portfolio, please visit www.codemasters.com. Join in the conversation with @codemasters on Twitter or Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/codemasters.

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

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.

WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY Collectors Edition announced

Includes Pop Up book, Mini-Figurines, Soundtrack selection, Art book and bonus Downloadable Content

LONDON (21^st July 2016) –   Square Enix Ltd., today announced details of a limited Collector’s Edition for its upcoming epic and adorable RPG adventure WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY®. Housed in a beautifully designed pop-up book featuring various scenes brought to life through striking 3D paper cuts – the Collector’s Edition is available to pre-order now in limited quantities exclusively from the SQUARE ENIX Online Store.

The coveted Collector’s Edition includes an 80-page hardback art book, a 20-track soundtrack showcasing a selection of enchanting music from the game and a set of three mini figurines including legendary FINAL FANTASY ® series characters Cloud, Lightning and Squall.

Watch the “Welcome to Grymoire” Trailer on YouTube: https://youtu.be/D2921Kzuwxc

The Collector’s Edition also features a selection of extra digital bonus content, including Sephiroth summon, White Chocobo, Glow Moogle and Red Bonnetberry, as well as Japanese voice-over.

In WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY, players will lead a pair of twins, Reynn and Lann, on their journey through the world of Grymoire on a search to rediscover their lost memories. Throughout their journey, players will collect, raise and battle with the adorably familiar beings throughout the world including cactuar, chocobo and behemoth to customise and stack their army of monsters to create strategic tower combinations and take on even the most challenging of opponents.

WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY will be available for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system PlayStation®Vita system on 28^th October 2016. The Collector’s Edition is available to pre-order now, priced at £99.99 / €119.99. The Day-one edition, which features the game and all the digital bonus content included in the Collector’s Edition, is also available to pre-order now.  To pre-order now visit; http://worldoffinalfantasy.square-enix.com/gb/

For more information on WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY, visit http://worldoffinalfantasy.square-enix.com/gb/

Related Links:
Official Homepage: http://worldoffinalfantasy.square-enix.com/gb/
Official Facebook® Page: www.facebook.com/FinalFantasy
Official Twitter®: www.twitter.com/FinalFantasy

About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive™, Crystal Dynamics®, and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 115 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 68 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 45 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at http://eu.square-enix.com/en

WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY © 2016 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.  All Rights Reserved. CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA / YASUHISA IZUMISAWA

FINAL FANTASY, the WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY logo, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix Group. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Nordic Games, Pop Up Gaming, and Technicolor Join Entertainment Software Association
Newest members diversify video game and interactive technology portfolio

Washington, D.C. – July 21, 2016 – The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) today announced that Nordic Games, Pop Up Gaming (PUG), and Technicolor have joined the U.S. video game industry trade group, bringing its membership to 36 companies and adding a wealth of experience in virtual reality, game development and advanced video services.

“Our newest members exemplify our creative and dynamic industry,” said Michael D. Gallagher, president and CEO of ESA. “Nordic Games, Pop Up Gaming and Technicolor will bring additional expertise and insights into the ways games drive innovation and engagement, not only in entertainment software, but across sectors. We look forward to working with these proven leaders to inform technology and video game policy, and continue to propel our industry forward.”

Nordic Games, based in Vienna, Austria, is a videogame publisher with an extensive portfolio across all platforms. Some of Nordic’s prime in-house IPs are Darksiders, MX vs. ATV, Red Faction, Titan Quest, The Guild, SpellForce and numerous others. Nordic Games continues to expand its catalog and global footprint, catering to casual and core game players with upcoming releases including We Sing, Battle Chasers: Nightwar, ELEX, SpellForce 3, The Guild III, and more.

“The ESA has done a terrific job of assembling game industry leaders and the companies they represent in an effort to continuously shape and promote the video and computer game industry,” said Lars Wingefors, CEO, Nordic Games. “As an ESA member, Nordic Games looks forward to contributing to important policy issues, as well as driving growth for our ever-expanding industry.”

Pop Up Gaming is a unique live interactive experience marrying social interaction with immersive virtual reality into “theatrical gaming.” Part video game, part live stage show, Pop Up Gaming inspires people to learn the wonders of virtual reality through experiencing it firsthand. The unprecedented merger of video games and stage show seeks to push the interactive industry further than it has ever been.

“This is an exciting time to be a part of the video game industry,” said Harrison Goodbinder, president of PUG. “Emerging technologies like virtual and augmented realities are transforming the entertainment software landscape. As a member of ESA, we look forward to lending our voice to help shape this evolution. And, with the help of the public, we want to expand the perceptions of video games and theater. Please visit our website to see how you can help.”

Technicolor is a worldwide creative technology company with creative talent and acclaimed experts who develop standard-setting technologies, create awe-inspiring moments and deliver compelling entertainment experiences.  Technicolor Games focuses on the creative needs for the gaming industry. They have collaborated with the top game developers in the world on countless projects and their work can be seen in many of the most regarded games out there, including recent releases FIFA 16, Call of Duty: Black Ops III, and EA Sports UFC 2.

“As a new member of ESA, we look forward to collaborating with current members to promote the continued growth and expansion of the computer and video game industry,” explains Robert Winthrop, Head of Animation and Games, Technicolor.

ESA offers a wide range of services to interactive entertainment software publishers, including conducting business and consumer research, providing legal and policy analysis and advocacy on First Amendment, intellectual property and technology/e-commerce issues, managing a global content protection program, owning and operating E3 and representing video game industry interests in federal and state government relations. For more information, visit ESA’s website or follow us on Twitter at @RichatESA or @ESAGovAffairs.

Guild of Dungeoneering Launches on the App Store and Google Play™

Distinctive Card Based Role-playing Game Now Available for Aspiring Dungeon Masters Everywhere!
DUBLIN, Ireland – July 21, 2016 – Independent developer Gambrinous, in partnership with indie publisher Versus Evil today proudly announced the release of their card based role-playing game (RPG) Guild of Dungeoneering for iPhone, iPad and Android™. The innovative and entertaining new card driven dungeon-crawler combines dungeon building, exploration and combat mechanics with nostalgic ‘hand drawn’ style graphics on graph paper. The game, which does not need an online connection to play, is now available to download on the App Store for iPad and iPhone, and Google Play for Android devices, for $3.99/€3.99/£2.99. Guild of Dungeoneering promises to release major content updates on a regular basis.  Early adopters of the game will be rewarded from the start and get all future updates for free, while others that wait to play the game will have to pay an additional amount when the game launches major in-app purchases.

“We always knew Guild of Dungeoneering would work incredibly well on tablets and phones,” said Colm Larkin of Gambrinous. “I’m proud to say it’s an even better version of the game than the one we launched for PC exactly one year ago today. We’ve reworked the interface to make sure players have the best possible experience on mobile, and kept everything else that made the game so wonderful: from the singing bard and our hour-long soundtrack to our massive single player campaign.”

Guild of Dungeoneering turns traditional dungeon crawling on its head by putting a new spin on classic game play – rather than controlling a dungeoneer, players build their dungeon around him (or indeed her). Each dungeon uses a random deck of cards where players can expand the dungeon and strategically place loot and monsters to lure their dungeoneer in the direction they want him to go.  When their dungeoneer confronts a monster, either willingly or not, players take control of their hero and their battle deck, a living deck based on the class and items your dungeoneer possess, and fight to the death where the victor will be decided. Over time, as players collect enough gold and gain more experience at the expense of their dungeoneers, they will be able to build out their Guild by adding rooms to attract more-powerful adventurers, unlock better weapons and special cards for their Guild deck all in the name of fame and fortune.

“Guild of Dungeoneering brings to life the dungeon crawler in such a unique, fun way through cards that ooze character,” said General Manager Steve Escalante. “Through its nostalgic, hand drawn look, its clever use of music and deep adventures, Guild of Dungeoneering has captured the imagination of TCG and Roleplaying gamers on PC and Mac.  We are so excited that you can all now play this wonderful indie title on handheld devices too! ”

For more information about Guild of Dungeoneering, visit www.guildofdungeoneering.com.
Available on the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/guild-of-dungeoneering/id1085272239?ls=1&mt=8
Available on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.gambrinous.guildofdungeoneering

About Gambrinous
Gambrinous is an independent studio based primarily in Dublin, Ireland. Initially a kind of one-man-band run by founder Colm Larkin, it has now grown to a hefty five people as they work on their first commercial release, Guild of Dungeoneering.

About Versus Evil
Versus Evil, LLC is a US based independent video game publisher behind critically acclaimed indie titles such as The Banner Saga, Guild of Dungeoneering and Armikrog.  Publishing games on all major mobile, PC and console platforms, Versus Evil works with indie studios in North America, South America, and Europe. The company was founded on the principles of helping independent game developers be financially and creatively successful in the highly competitive video games market.  Their suite of games span many different genres, platforms and business models.  As a global publisher, the Versus Evil team is strategically placed around the world with presences in California, Texas, Maryland and New York.
For more information visit http://vsevil.net/
© Versus Evil LLC. 2013-2016. All rights reserved.

Civilization VI – Pre-Order Civilization VI and Get Early Access to the Aztec Civilization led by Montezuma I

2K and Firaxis Games today revealed that Montezuma I will lead the Aztecs in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI and starting today, those who pre-order Civilization VI will exclusively gain early access* to the Aztec civ, when the game launches on October 21, 2016. After 90 days, this content will unlock for all Civilization VI players at no additional charge.

Montezuma I, born in 1398, was the fifth king of the city of Tenochtitlan and second emperor of the Aztecs. His 29-year reign was categorized by a major consolidation and expansion of the Aztec Empire, also known as the Triple Alliance, as well as enacting a new series of sumptuary laws – which aim to curb rampant consumption of goods and decadent lifestyles – that reinforced an already existing class system permeating every facet of Aztec life.

Montezuma I’s reign ended when he passed away from unknown causes in 1469 AD. He was succeeded by his 19-year-old son Axayacatl, who later sired Montezuma II – the Aztec leader who managed to lose it all to Hernan Cortes and his group of conquistadors.

For more information, please see 2K’s official Civilization blog: http://steamcommunity.com/app/289070/allnews/.

The new video is available to view or embed on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wVoUiAo7E1M

For the latest news on Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, visit the official site, follow @CivGame on Twitter, and become a fan of Civilization on Facebook.

Next Games Makes the Heroes of AMC’s The Walking Dead Playable in The Walking Dead: No Man’s Land

Take on the Apocalypse as Fan-Favorites like Daryl, Rick, Michonne, Carol and more

Next Games Teams Up with YouTubers at Comic-Con International to Reveal Their Favorite TV Show Characters

San Diego, CA – July 21, 2016 – Next Games has announced at Comic-Con International that the heroes of AMC’s hit series The Walking Dead, including Daryl, Rick, Michonne, Carol and many more, are now playable characters in The Walking Dead: No Man’s Land, the official mobile game of the blockbuster TV show.

“We are very excited to continue working with AMC to make The Walking Dead: No Man’s Land an experience that is true to this one-of-a-kind TV universe,” said Saara Bergström, CMO at Next Games. “For years, viewers have seen these complex characters through countless triumphs and challenges, and it’s incredibly rewarding to offer fans new ways to engage with those adventures.“

Next Games is teaming up with NoahJ456, SsssniperWolf, FaZe Rug and five other prominent YouTube personalities for a big Comic-Con International in-game event starting Thursday, July 21. Each content creator will unlock their favorite TV show character during an eight-day campaign.

The cast and producers of AMC’s The Walking Dead will participate in a panel discussion at Comic Con on Friday, July 22 at 1:00 p.m. PT in Hall H. In addition, fans can visit AMC’s The Walking Dead-themed booth (#4237) in the Convention Center, to take photos of themselves among Negan’s (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) infamous “lineup” from the season six finale.

Nearly 15 million players have immersed themselves in the life and death struggle of The Walking Dead: No Man’s Land. It gives fans an unparalleled experience inside the world of this thrilling series with cinematic graphics, intense turn-based combat, intuitive touchscreen gameplay and unique connections to its story.

Download the game on the App Store and Google Play: http://www.getnomandsland.com

Based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman and published by Image Comics, “The Walking Dead” reigns as television’s most watched drama for Adults 18-49. “The Walking Dead” tells the story of the months and years that follow after a zombie apocalypse, and follows a group of survivors, led by police officer Rick Grimes, who travel in search of a safe and secure home.  The series is executive produced by showrunner Scott M. Gimple, Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert, Greg Nicotero and Tom Luse.

About Next Games

Next Games, the developers of the critically acclaimed The Walking Dead: No Man’s Land, redefines the way franchise entertainment transforms into highly engaging mobile games played together with friends and fellow fans. Next Games has assembled a veteran team with a profound love for games and a burning desire to develop lasting global entertainment. The 70-people-strong company is funded by an elite list of investors and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, at the heart of mobile games development. www.nextgames.com

ESCAPE FROM TARKOV REVEALS THE FIRST PLAYABLE LOCATION IN THE UPCOMING CLOSED ALPHA

Battlestate Games has released a new screenshot pack from its in-development title Escape from Tarkov. The new screens, taken directly from the Alpha build of the the upcoming MMO/FPS combat simulation, showcases the first location “The Customs” that will be playable in the soon-to-launch Closed Alpha.

In “The Customs” most of the abandoned or occupied places are guarded by bands of civilian Scavengers who took over most of the Tarkov when the conflict started. These ‘Scavs’ are desperate for loot and ruthless in protecting what they have managed to salvage.

Download the New Escape from Tarkov Screens and Closed Alpha location description “The Customs” HERE: spaces.hightail.com/receive/MQxMT

Escape from Tarkov is a hardcore story-driven MMO featuring elements of FPS and RPG. The events take place in the Russian city of Tarkov, which has been sealed of by roadblocks and sunk into the chaos of local warfare between private military companies. Escape from Tarkov‘s Hazardous Environment Combat Simulator employs a number of custom system modules to create incredibly immersive gameplay and make players feel the reality of what is happening in the game.

To get more information on Escape from Tarkov or to Pre-order and unlock early access visit the game’s official page: www.escapefromtarkov.com. Also ‘Like’ the game on Facebook and follow the game’s development on Twitter @bstategames for all the latest developer updates and news.

KOEI TECMO AMERICA REVEALS DATE OF SECOND DOWNLOADABLE DEMO FOR HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED SAMURAI ACTION RPG, NIOH 

Further Explore and Conquer the Mysterious World of ‘Nioh’ in Beta Demo from August 23 Until September 6

Burlingame Calif. – July 21, 2016 – KOEI TECMO America today revealed new assets and information on the second downloadable demo for the highly-anticipated samurai action RPG Nioh, exclusively for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. This Beta Demo will be available via the PlayStation® Store from August 23 until September 6, after which point download and play of the demo will be disabled.

Following the overwhelming success of the Alpha Demo in April, Nioh returns with a Beta Demo featuring more intense and rewardingly dangerous gameplay. New challenges await players who venture deeper into the ominous world of Nioh, and in turn, new ways to conquer foes emerge. The long-range hand cannon rifle allows humans and Yokai alike to be taken down with a forceful blow, and a fresh selection of Katanas, Spears, Axes and Hammers will provide players with new options to suit their gameplay style. Among the demo’s locales is a new dojo stage which teaches players the basics of the game’s fast-paced combat system. Players will also be able to explore a to-be-announced stage in addition to the Usuki stage featured earlier this year in the Alpha Demo.

Blending a compelling narrative loosely based upon 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 lore. Vile and daunting creatures await challengers, who must learn their enemies’ tactics to gain an advantage in battle.

William is not alone against the perilous Yokai, however, as he will be accompanied by a diverse cast of characters who assist him on his travels across Japan. Hanzo Hattori, the head of the ninja clan retained by Ieyasu Tokugawa, serves as William’s guide through the country. Hanzo’s cat is possessed with the long-living spiritual guardian Nekomata, who aids William with his strong knowledge of the supernatural and history of the land. Muneshige and Ginchiyo Tachibana, experienced samurai and leaders of the Tachibana clan, also help William on his quest with their deadly fighting abilities. Both Tachibana leaders possess their own Raiken guardian spirits—creatures which control the element of Thunder—which come together to perform a devastating special attack.

To coincide with this announcement, KOEI TECMO America has released a batch of all-new screenshots introducing these characters and their guardian spirits, the explosive hand cannon, and the sinister Yokai which will be encountered on William’s journey.

About Nioh

In the dark, fantasy action RPG Nioh, players will traverse war-torn Japan as William, a blonde-haired swordsman whose background as a fierce warrior and seasoned knowledge of the blade allows him to survive in the demon-plagued land of the samurai. Players will face off against other samurai in epic sword battles and intense, multi-target engagements offering a level of difficulty that will truly test even the most hardened samurai’s skills, patience, and strategy. Nioh not only incorporates iconic elements from Japanese folklore such as samurai and supernatural creatures—the game also offers the exhilaration of an authentic samurai sword fight straight from Team NINJA. Nioh is guaranteed to challenge players in a way that makes every mission feel earned and their accomplishments worthwhile.

Scheduled for launch in 2016, 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 and Like Nioh on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Niohofficial. This title has not yet been rated by the ESRB, but a rating of “M for Mature” is expected.

For more information on KOEI TECMO products, please visit the official website at www.koeitecmoamerica.com, 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. For more information on Team NINJA products, Like Team NINJA on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/teamninjastudio and follow Team NINJA on Twitter at @TeamNINJAStudio.

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.

JOURNEY INTO THE GRAVITY-DEFYING WORLD OF THE LAND OF EYAS – NOW AVAILABLE ON PC

Enjoy a Seven-day 15% Launch Discount For This Challenging Platform Puzzler that Flips the Genre Upside Down

LOS ANGELES, CA – July 21, 2016 – Rising Star Games and indie studio Happy Square Productions today announced that the ingenious and devious platform-puzzle game, The Land of Eyas, is now available on PC from Steam and selected digital retailers. In addition, for seven days from launch, the game will be available at 15% off when purchased via Steam. The Land of Eyas is the story of a young boy named Eyas – dressed adorably in a cat outfit – lost in a mysterious realm of two opposing gravity forces. Players will learn how to use the unique gravity-based jumping mechanics to catapult Eyas through an escalating range of dangers in order to regain lost memories and discover the way home.

Review codes are available for press members – please send a review code request to Shannon McPherson ([email protected]).

Explore the endless, colorful worlds of The Land of Eyas

“In a battle of David and Goliath, where indie game devs are David and the gaming industry is Goliath, David would actually lose the vast majority of the time despite what might have happened in the story,” said Stephen Hoskins, founder of Happy Square Productions. “However, if you only consider the cases where indie developers do this one thing, then you will probably find that they actually win the majority of the time. That one thing that I am referring to is innovation.”

In The Land of Eyas, Eyas has to learn how to navigate the strangely beautiful world using the opposing gravitational forces and objects he interacts with along the way to help him complete his quest. On his journey, he is guided by tree wisps that direct him to find the one they call Mother. By manipulating jumps between the different gravity fields, Eyas is able to use the additional momentum to sling-shot to new heights and access new areas. Each world will present its own challenges and dangerous obstacles reflected in the elegantly simple art styles that change from magical ancient forests to grim, cutting-edge industrial factories.

The Land of Eyas is now available on Steam and selected digital retailers. For more information, follow Rising Star Games on Twitter and visit the official Rising Star Games website.

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ABOUT HAPPY SQUARE PRODUCTIONS
Headquartered out of Fairfax Station, Virginia U.S.A. Happy Square Productions is a collaborative and integrated network of creative specialists in the field of interactive digital entertainment. The Land of Eyas project is written and coded by Stephen Hoskins, with distinguished artwork by Matthew Kiehl, Trung Nguyen, McKenzie Kerman, and Kristin Parker.  Additional contributions and influences were taken from many luminary individuals active in the digital entertainment space.  All music in The Land of Eyas is composed by Stephen Hoskins. thelandofeyas.com www.facebook.com/HappySquareProductions

ABOUT RISING STAR GAMES
Rising Star Games is a privately held video games publisher with a global reach. With operating offices in Europe and USA the company publishes video game entertainment across all gaming platforms from Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo and via Steam. With decades of combined experience and a genuine passion for interactive entertainment, Rising Star Games is proud of its ever-expanding and enormously diverse catalogue of over 120 titles. www.risingstargames.com