A number of new screenshots for MeiQ: Labyrinth of Death have been released by Idea Factory International and this time they are accompanied by a new trailer for the game as well. The focus for both of these things happens to be on the way players will be able to customize their “guardians” before going into battle. You see, in MeiQ: Labyrinth of Death the characters are Machina Mages who can use mecahs to fight in battle and players will be able to change and evolve bodies as well as equip them with different kinds of weapons to create unique combinations that fit their style of play or focus on certain enemy weaknesses.
Check out the screenshots and video below and keep an eye out for MeiQ: Labyrinth of Death when it is released on the PS Vita on September 13th in North America and September 16th in Europe.
The first English trailer for Superdimension Neptune VS Sega Hard Girls has been released by Idea Factory International and you can check it out below. This video provides something of an overview of what fans can expect form the game as it introduces the story line as well as the main characters in the game with IF stepping in as the lead role since Neptune ends up being transformed into a motorcycle most of the time in this game.
Joining IF will be a number of familiar characters from the Hyperdimension Neptunia series as well as the Sega Hard Girls as the group attempts to recover the lost history of the Grand Library using various types of exploration mechanics and intense combat systems. Superdimension Neptune VS Sega Hard Girls is currently set to be released sometime this fall for the PS Vita.
Back in December Idea Factory International announced that they were bringing their strategy card/monster girl rubbing game Monster Monpiece to PC sometime in the future. Now the company has narrowed down that release window by stating that Monster Monpiece will be released on PC through Steam sometime this fall though currently no price point has been announced.
The game, which was originally censored a bit on the PS Vita, will be released on PC with upscaled 1080p graphics, completely untouched artwork and cards meaning that any censorship has been removed, but it will be lacking the multiplayer support that was originally offered in the Vita release.
NIS America has released a new video for their upcoming horror game Yomawari: Night Alone and this video gives us a taste of the atmosphere in the little girl’s hometown as well as a look at various spirits that roam in the darkness that she is forced to explore in order to find her missing sister and lost dog.
You can check out the video as well as some new English screenshots for the game below and as for the game itself, Yomawari: Night Alone is set to be released on PS Vita and PC on October 25th in North America and October 28th in Europe.
Taichi Panda Heroes Adds New PvP Tournament, New Mount New Heroes and More in Faction Showdown Update
Los Angeles – Aug 5th, 2016 –Mobile dungeon crawler RPG Taichi Panda: Heroes from Snail Games has received its latest update today – the Faction Showdown Update. The major content expansion includes a PvP tournament, two new heroes, a new mount, a brand new campaign chapter and more, enriching the game’s core focus on online multiplayer.
Storm Your Enemies in Warring Factions
The time has come for heroes to unite. Civilization hangs in the balance and it’s up to you to turn the tide! To aid you in this fight, we have added several new fierce mounts for you to tame. Seize them, storm your enemies, and climb the ranks of the Champion’s League. All of this and more in the new Faction Showdown update for the online Action RPG sensation, Taichi Panda: Heroes!
The new Faction Showdown Update will include a number of new features, bug fixes and optimizations to core game mechanics, including:
New cross-server PvP tournament: Champion’s League
Two new playable heroes: Maelor and Orchid
New Faction-based battlefield mode
Chapter 13 added to the single-player story
New mount: Chomper
Level cap of teams, heroes and mounts raised to 85
To learn more about the Faction Showdown Update and the new features, please visit the Official Website: http://panda2.snail.com/en/
Along with the announcement, Snail has also released a new official trailer showcasing the new features added in the Faction Showdown Update: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HegNVYpV3U4
The Faction Showdown Update is available as an app store download. Players can download the update directly from their app store.
About Taichi Panda Heroes
Taichi Panda Heroes is a free-to-play action dungeon crawler for iOS, Android, and Amazon devices featuring fast-paced action combat rendered in vibrant 3D graphics. Players enter a fantasy world, bashing their way through enemies. Taichi Panda: Heroes features numerous online multiplayer options, including PvP, Team PvE, and Guild competition.
About Snail Games
Founded in 2000, Snail Games has been a pioneer in new online gaming experiences for over 16 years. With dozens of titles in over 60 countries, including flagship martial arts MMO Age of Wushu, Taichi Panda: Heroes, and the upcoming massive-world MMO, Dark and Light, Snail Games continues to push the frontier of gaming through game development, publishing and hardware.
KOEI TECMO AMERICA ANNOUNCES WESTERN RELEASE OF NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: SPHERE OF INFLUENCE – ASCENSION
Intricately Detailed Historical Simulation/Grand Strategy Title Brings to Life Machinations and Complexities of Military, Politics, and Civic Development of Japan’s Warring States Era
Burlingame Calif. – August 5, 2016– KOEI TECMO America is pleased to announce today the upcoming release of Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Ascension, the standalone follow-up to the critically-acclaimed historical simulation title based on the Warring States period of Japanese history. Headed to the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and digitally to Windows PC via Steam® on October 25, 2016, Ascension remains true to the long-running franchise’s Grand Strategy pedigree as it expertly brings to life one of the most provocative, complex, and dramatic times in Japanese history.
Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Ascension highlights some of the most epic battles and notable events of Sengoku Era Japan, when myriads of military officers and lords fought for domination over the land. Players will be able to experience all the events that led from the fracture of the country to the establishments of clans and the forming of alliances before the inevitable clash that led to the emergence of the first Shogunate. Allowing for deeper immersion and insight into these events as well as providing a closer look at the development of strongholds and armies, Ascensionprovides players with the extra option to begin the game from the position of an officer and ascend through the ranks to become an important warlord—perhaps even the overlord of Japan!
Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Ascension will also offer history aficionados the opportunity to experience that same era as a historically-accurate simulation game. Players will be able to take control of their favorite officers and lords, as Ascension boasts a massive array of over 2000 diverse characters to choose from. A number of well-known individuals will offer unique events and exclusive missions, with special attention given to Yukimura Sanada, the famous Japanese samurai whom many of his time heralded as the strongest warrior in Japan. Beginning his journey at the age of 16, players can follow the life of Yukimura and the challenges he faced during the Sengoku period until his eventual defeat at the Siege of Osaka.
Other prominent figures will also receive specially tailor-made content, including feudal lords such as Ieyasu Tokugawa, who rose to become the Shogun at the end of the Warring States period; Mitsunari Ishida, who played a pivotal role at the decisive battle of Sekigahara towards the end of the war; Masamune Date, the lord known as the One-Eyed Dragon; as well as individuals such as Nyosui Kuroda and Morichika Chosokabe whose intriguing stories unfold throughout the game.
With more information and assets following in the coming weeks, KOEI TECMO America today released a selection of screenshots featuring the officers within battle, alongside detailed portraits showcasing them in grand poses.
For more information and to stay up-to-date on the latest news for Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Ascension, including detailed descriptions of the historical personalities that shaped Sengoku Era Japan, please visit the official site at www.koeitecmoamerica.com/ascension, 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.
INSERT COIN TEAMS UP WITH THE POKÉMON COMPANY INTERNATIONAL FOR A NEW CLOTHING RANGE!
London, United Kingdom: 5 August 2016 – A brand new apparel range will be showcasing at a special Pokémon X Insert Coin store in London later this month.
A collaboration which brings together Pokémon’s twenty-year heritage and Insert Coin’s industry-leading reputation of creating stylish designer gamer-wear will be launching later this month. The collection aims to bring together everyone’s love of the Pokémon brand and will feature fan favorites such as Magikarp, Snorlax, Jigglypuff and Charmander… and of course Pikachu!
The new range will debut at a special ‘Pokémon X Insert Coin’ pop up shop from 25 – 30 August at London’s Old Truman Brewery. The shop will also include some memorabilia from Pokémon’s 20-year history and there will be live appearances from Pikachu.
Products will only be available in-store whilst stocks last. The initial run of products will be limited in availability to the Pokémon x Insert Coin store and will be sold on a first come, first served basis – before appearing on www.insertcoinclothing.com later this year.
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, 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, please visitwww.pokemon.co.uk.
About Insert Coin
Based in the UK, Insert Coin was founded in 2010 and has swiftly become one of the world’s leading names in stylish, unique gamer-wear. Working with developers and publishers from across the industry, they have created iconic, fashion-led videogame merchandise for a worldwide audience, with their products exclusively available from their online store at www.insertcoinclothing.com .
Facebook: /insertcoinclothing
Twitter: @insertcointees
ROCKET LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES INTERNATIONAL LIVE FINALS IN HOLLYWOOD THIS SUNDAY ON TWITCH
Eight Teams from Around the World Compete for $55,000 Prize Pool in the First-ever RLCS LAN Event
SAN DIEGO, CA – August 5, 2016 – Independent video game developer and publisher, Psyonix, and world-renowned social video platform, Twitch, the world’s leading social video platform and community for gamers, invite their fans to tune in to Twitch.TV/RocketLeague on Saturday and Sunday, August 6-7 at 10am PDT, LIVE from the Avalon Hollywood for the Rocket League Championship Series Season 1 International Finals.
With a $55,000 prize pool at stake, the eight best Rocket League® teams from Europe and North America will battle it out to prove who’s the best once and for all! The four competing teams from North America are Exodus, Genesis, iBuyPower Cosmic, and Kings of Urban, while Europe is represented by Flipsid3 Tactics, The Flying Dutchmen, Mock-it eSports EU, and Northern Gaming.
As an added treat, Psyonix will also take the stage on Sunday at approximately 12 pm PDT to make a special announcement!
Here’s the weekend’s complete agenda (all times listed are Pacific time zone and approximations based on expected run-time):
Saturday, August 6
10 am – Broadcast Begins
10:15 am – Northern Gaming vs Genesis
11 am – Exodus vs. Mock-it eSports EU
12 pm – Kings of Urban vs. The Flying Dutchmen
1 pm – Flipsid3 Tactics vs. iBuyPower Cosmic
2 pm – Resulting matches begin to play out
7 pm – Show closes
Sunday, August 7
10 am – Broadcast Begins
10:15 am – First Matches
12 pm – Rocket League special world premiere announcement
12:15 pm – Matches continue all day
4 pm – Grand Finals followed by trophy ceremony
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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 19 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 a sneak peak at Bangkok please check out the latest music video from The Class
COPENHAGEN, August 5, 2016 – Io-Interactive today confirms that episode 4 of HITMAN will be set in Bangkok and will be arriving on August 16th.
The “Club 27” mission transports players to the opulence and splendour of the Himmapan luxury hotel and resort, situated on the Chao Phraya River outside Bangkok. Your targets are rising rock star Jordan Cross, front man of trending indie band The Class, and Cross’ family lawyer, Ken Morgan. Both are currently residing at the luxury hotel as the band finishes its highly-anticipated sophomore album.
Explore the grand hotel’s exquisite interiors and bask in the natural beauty of the exotic gardens adorning the hotel’s exterior pavilions. Or just enjoy the vista of the Chao Phraya River as you plan how best to carry out your mission.
“Bangkok is the exotic setting for the next episode in our HITMAN season,” said Hannes Seifert, Studio Head at Io-Interactive. “We’ve gone a bit rock and roll with this one as your targets are the lead singer of the band The Class and his family lawyer – so expect musical instruments to be used for some unusual activity.”
With all-new opportunities and disguises, plus over 65 different challenges unlocking new gear, weapons, and items, Episode 4: Bangkok is not to be missed.
HITMAN began with a Prologue and Paris location in March, continued with Episode 2: Sapienza in April, Episode 3: Marrakesh in May, the Summer Bonus Episode in July and Episode 4: Bangkok in August. Next will be the United States before the season finale in Japan later in 2016.
HITMAN is available on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC.
About HITMAN
HITMAN is the sixth game in the blockbuster series and is the culmination of a journey started by Io-Interactive more than 17 years ago. It builds on the critically acclaimed and commercially successful foundation of games like Silent Assassin, Blood Money and the recent Hitman: Absolution.
About Io-Interactive
Io-Interactive, a Square Enix Studio, is the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform videogames to emerge in the last decade. Starting with the praised and ground-breaking Hitman series, Io-Interactive has since developed the cult classic “Freedom Fighters”, the controversial “Kane & Lynch” series and the adorable “Mini-Ninjas”. Dedication to creating original IP and unforgettable characters and experiences are the hallmarks of Io-Interactive.
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property, including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 110 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 66 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 45 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
NEW ACTION ROLE-PLAYING GAME CHAOS CHRONICLE NOW AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE
Seoul – Aug. 5, 2016 – Gamers become Lords and fight for the glory of their house in epic battles and an immersive storyline as NEXON Korea Corporation, subsidiary of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games, launches Chaos Chronicle. The anticipated action role playing game (RPG) is now available globally for free download on Android and iOS mobile devices.
Players will experience the thrill of battle and strategic gameplay as they bring salvation to the world of Chaos Chronicle. With skillfully-timed attacks, players will master enemies and assemble an army of unique heroes in order to defend the glory of their House. Player-versus-player (PvP) battles will also bring gamers around the world together to build up heroes and devise dynamic strategies for combat.
Chaos Chronicle also features:
Skill Cancel System: Players master and deal massive double damage with a “Perfect Cancel” as they maneuver to assemble a troupe of strong heroes to fight for honor;
Many Ways to Play: Heroes traverse a mythical land in adventure mode, challenge players in a deep PvP battles, join forces to defeat mighty Raid Bosses, test limits in the Manatech Tower, and collect unique items alongside allies every day in the daily dungeons;
Gear Up, Rank Up, and Power Up: Players collect hundreds of unique heroes, complete quests to strengthen their House, and train hard to upgrade heroes faster;
A Tale of Twelve Heroes: An immersive storyline allows players to battle alongside heroes from all around the globe.
Chaos Chronicle is available for download now via mobile device from the App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android worldwide in Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Thai, French, and German languages.
About NEXON Co. Ltd.
NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world’s first graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. Nexon currently services nearly 150 titles in more than 150 countries. The Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
About Wing Studio
Wing Studio (CEO Heo Inho) is a mobile games development company founded in December 2013 integrated by developers with wide experience in creating games for different platforms. The relationship with Nexon started in December 2013 after they joined Nexon’s startup program: Nexon & Partners Center, NPC. Afterwards, in August 2014 they signed a global publishing and investment contract with Nexon for Chaos Chronicle and now they are based in the Nexon Collaboration Center, NCC.
About Chaos Chronicle
Chaos Chronicle is a side-scrolling 2D RPG that features a strategic battle system based on skills, and heroes that can be upgraded. It also features a complex microcosm, where users will be immersed into a story-driven scenario with unique action skills. You will experience whole new actions through ‘Skill Cancel’ system that lets you counter and block enemy attacks, and ‘Perfect Cancel’ system that maximizes the blasting thrill of skill execution. Plentiful contents will be offered from ‘Adventure Mode’ to ‘Daily Dungeons,’ extending up to 18 different explorable regions, as well as ‘Raids,’ where you can battle colossal monsters, PvP battles, the ‘Manatech Tower’ to test your limits, and a training system to upgrade your heroes.
