Arc System Works’ Launches Solitaire Card Game Shephy on iOS and Android

Arc System Works Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce its solitaire style card game, Shephy is now available on iOS and Android.

Apple App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shephy-solitairesheepcardgame/id1127270266?l=ja&ls=1&mt=8
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.arcsystemworks.shephy

Get the Flock Out of here
Using a combination of event increase your sheep count to 1000 before the deck is emptied 3 times.

Easily Accessible Gameplay
Intuitive controls make Shephy easy to pick up and play. Long press to view the description of each event card to view their effects.

Story of Shephy
Enjoy the story of Shephy in the special “Post Love” game mode. In this mode, special rules may apply with each part of the story, so the game can be enjoyed differently. More chapters will be made available in free updates.

Challenge Mode
Continue to collect your sheep beyond 1000 and go for the high score. Keep multiplying them and try to achieve the 7000 maximum.

Supported Mobile OS
Android version: 4.2 or later iOS version: 8.0.2 or later
This game has been tested on most devices with the specifications above.

For more information please visit the official website: http://www.arcsystemworks.jp/shephy/
Trailer:

About Arc System Works
Arc System Works is a developer and fighting game specialist from Japan—best known for the Guilty Gear series of games and, more recently, the BlazBlue series—that has garnered international critical acclaim for its innovative fighting system and spectacular 2D artwork. For more information, please visit the official website at www.arcsystemworksu.com

© 2016 Arc System Works

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

FACE THE DANGER IN WRC 6! BIGBEN AND KYLOTONN RACING GAMES TODAY UNVEILED A SPECTACULAR FIRST TRAILER

WRC 6 is the official video game of the 2016 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). It includes the 14 WRC events, all the official WRC drivers and teams, as well as a wide selection of WRC 2 and Junior WRC drivers.

The game is scheduled for this October and will be released on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC Steam. 

Lesquin (FRANCE) – July 13th, 2016 – Bigben and Kylotonn Racing Games are proud to unveil the very first trailer of WRC 6, the official 2016 video game of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). The game is set to be released this October and will be available for PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC/Steam.

Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2HNKlHUrVbc

Developed by Kylotonn’s team of racing enthusiasts, this new version of the game will raise the WRC experience on consoles to a new level of realism and excitement. This first trailer allows players to feel all the danger and the diversity they will have to face in WRC 6, defying the limits of the most extreme tracks in the world in order to save every possible second.

Click here to download the trailer, new screenshots and WRC 6 logo: 

Following the community feedback, the game will include narrower roads, longer special stages, and even a brand new challenging experience with head-to-head Super Special Stages. WRC 6 also takes advantage of new development tools by Kylotonn which will increase graphics and audio perception for players. All these massive improvements make WRC 6 the best way to feel the excitement of being in the boots of a real driver among some of the toughest conditions around the world. While WRC 6 has been recently introduced to players at E3 2016 in Los Angeles (June 14th – 16th), many other surprises remain to be announced in the coming weeks.

WRC 6 will feature all 14 rounds of the 2016 WRC season, including for the first time Rally China, all the star WRC drivers and also a wide selection of WRC 2 teams and competitors from the Junior WRC category. eSports WRC, the first international online competition of the WRC, which was launched in January 2016 with WRC 5, will continue in WRC 6 with improvements in terms of access, rules, and format which will be unveiled nearer the release of the game.

WRC 6 will be available this October for PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC/Steam.

About Bigben Interactive

Bigben Interactive is a European player specialized in video game publishing  and the design and distribution of smartphone and gaming accessories as well as audio products, The Group, which is recognized for its capacities in terms of innovation and creation, aspires to become one of European leaders in each of its business segments.

Company listed on Euronext Paris, compartment C – Index : CAC SMALL – Éligible SRD long | ISN : FR0000074072 ; Reuters : BIGPA ; Bloomberg : BIGFP |SALES 2014-2015: 184,9M€ | HEADCOUNT: 350 employees | INTERNATIONAL: 9 subsidiaries  and a distribution network in 50 countries.

www.bigben-group.com

About Kylotonn Racing Games

With more than 25 games released on all platforms, from the first generation of consoles to the current fourth generation, Kylotonn has a solid reputation in the video game industry. Composed of racing enthusiasts, our team’s strategy is to gradually specialize in the racing games genre. Kylotonn Team: 60 developers – In-house real-time 3D technology: Kt HD

About WRC

The World Rally Championship is the FIA’s premium rally series. WRC showcases authentic motorsport, high performance cars and the world’s best drivers competing in dramatic surroundings ranging from the ice and snow of Scandinavia to the stifling heat of Sardinia. Established in its current format in 1973, WRC participants battle for the drivers’ and manufacturers’ world titles at 14 rallies spanning 16 countries and five continents.

Innovative Sci-Fi Narrative Exploration Game, Event[0], Launching on PC and Mac in September

Stranded in Space with Only an Unstable AI Computer for Company, Players Must Build a Relationship through Text Conversations to Survive and Return to Earth

PARIS – July 13, 2016 – IN SPACE, NO ONE CAN HEAR YOU TYPE… Event[0], the award-winning sci-fi narrative exploration game in which players must build a relationship with a lonely spaceship computer to get home, is coming to Windows PC and Mac this September via Steam and the Humble Store by Humble Bundle. A new teaser trailer for the game that poses the question, “What would you say to a computer if your life depended on it?” can be viewed at event0game.com.

The indie game first drew attention as a concept demo that won multiple indie gaming awards, including Innovation at BIG 2015 and Student Award winner at EIGD 2014. The first-person narrative exploration game transports players to the desolated spacecraft, Nautilus. As a player, your only companion is an insecure AI entity named Kaizen with whom you interact by typing messages on computer terminals throughout the ship. The game’s multi-layered story emerges organically as players communicate with Kaizen, freely explore 3D environments, gather information and solve hacking puzzles.

Set in a retrofuture inspired by 2001: A Space Odyssey, Solaris and Brave New World, Event[0] is a game about building a personal relationship with a machine using natural language. Kaizen can procedurally generate over two million lines of dialog and the AI entity has a strong personality influenced by human input. Players communicate by typing messages into a computer, and Kaizen responds. As in any relationship, there can be gratitude, disappointment or jealousy, and Kaizen reacts differently depending on its mood. By working through the fears and anxieties of your virtual companion you can ultimately find your way back to Earth—while unraveling the cryptic history of the ship and the 1980s society from which it emerged.

Event[0] began as a six-month student project before evolving into a full title under the auspices of Ocelot Society, which was founded by key members of the team. The game is backed by France’s CNC public arts organization and by the Indie Fund, a funding source for independent developers launched as an alternative to traditional publisher models.

“Event[0] takes me back to the kind of magic I felt playing Zork as a kid,” said Ron Carmel, Co-Founder of Indie Fund and Co-Creator of World of Goo. “There are moments where I can suspend disbelief and feel like I’m actually having a conversation with an advanced AI, probing its inner workings with words.”

The game is created using Unity Engine 5 and utilizes physics-based rendering and advanced lighting techniques to create richly detailed environments inside and outside the ship (players can leave the ship for breathtakingly scary spacewalks). Eschewing a traditional game score, all sound, including incidental music, comes from items in the environment. The ship is essentially the AI computer’s body, and reacts to Kaizen’s mood by making different sounds—which can give the player valuable clues.

“Event[0] is like our AI child: over the past two years it has grown from a vibrant but limited concept into a fully realized narrative exploration game,” said Léonard Carpentier, Co-founder and CEO of Ocelot Society. “Our team has created an evocative world for players to explore and Kaizen can’t wait to find new humans to become best friends with!”

More information on Event[0] will be released in the coming weeks if Kaizen can be convinced to cooperate.

For updates on Event[0] please visit event0game.com and follow @event0game on Twitter and on Facebook.

About Ocelot Society

Founded in 2015 by a group of young indie developers, Ocelot Society is a Paris-based game creation studio seeking new ways to play. The studio’s first game, the award-winning AI relationship-based narrative exploration game, Event[0], will be released in September 2016 for PC and Mac. For more information, visit ocelotsociety.com and follow on @OcelotSociety on Twitter.

About Indie Fund

Indie Fund is a funding source for independent developers, created by a group of successful indies looking to encourage the next wave of game developers. It was established as a serious alternative to the traditional publisher funding model. Our aim is to support the growth of games as a medium by helping indie developers get (and stay) financially independent. For more information, visit indie-fund.com.

Heavy Hitter: Orcs Must Die! Unchained Welcomes Queen Bionka as Playable Hero

Update introduces two new maps as well as guilds and rating system

Karlsruhe, 7/13/2016 – Developers Robot Entertainment are integrating numerous new features in patch 1.3 of team action tower defence game Orcs Must Die! Unchained. Mighty yet also a little cumbersome, orc queen Bionka joins the fracas in order to hold a protective hand over the minions. Fans of earlier entries in the series will also be excited to see the return of the classic survival battleground ‘The Baths’ as well as the new ‘Throne Room’ map. At the end of successful survival battles, a 5 star rating system now promotes ambitions for highscore hunters, whilst like-minded players can now organize themselves in guilds at will and head out together on the orc hunt.

A visual impression of patch 1.3 and Bionka’s abilities can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWc98pKhIlk. The full list of all improvements is available in the patch notes: http://en.omd.gameforge.com/revolution.html.

A heart for minions

Unlike her son, Bloodspike, Bionka does not profit from the suffering of her minions, in fact, the opposite is true: She sacrifices her health to protect her minions. Her ability ‘Sing An March’ is one such example of this, where damage done to minions in a set radius around her is reduced. Should a minion die however, the damage is also transferred to Bionka. The orc monarch also regenerates her health faster the more of her own minions surround her.

The new guild feature improves bonds too: From now on players will be able to organize in guilds, to work together towards shared goals within the game and to play for points within the guild ranking leaderboard, which offers exclusive rewards for the top spots at the end of each season.

An overview of the key features coming in patch 1.3:

+ New hero: Orc Queen Bionka
+ Guild feature
+ Two new maps: ‘The Baths’ and ‘Throne Room’
+ 5 stars rating system added to survival mode

About Orcs Must Die! Unchained

Orcs Must Die! Unchained takes the award-winning Orcs Must Die! action tower defence gameplay to a whole new level with team-based gameplay! But don’t get cocky, because the stakes are higher, the traps are bloodier, and the invaders are even more ravenous. You’ll need to bring your A-game and a few of the biggest orc-haters you can find! Orcs Must Die! Unchained is set in the familiar world of its hilarious fantasy predecessors, years after the finale of Orcs Must Die! 2. With the discovery of dozens of new rifts and worlds beyond them, heroes have come from far and wide to wage all-out war for control of these magical gateways. In the years since Orcs Must Die! 2, the War Mage and Sorceress have done their best to rebuild the once-mighty Order. Their new enemy, the Unchained, is no longer the mindless horde defeated twice before, but instead an organized army led by its own powerful heroes. Orcs Must Die! Unchained is available as a free download for PC. More details available at http://omd.gameforge.com/.

About Gameforge

With more than 20 titles and over 450 million registered players, Gameforge is the leading provider of free-to-play massively multiplayer online games (MMOs) in the western hemisphere. Headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, the group offers its online games in more than 75 countries and employs 450 members of staff. The portfolio encompasses numerous well-known game industry brands, including client-based titles such as Orcs Must Die! Unchained, HEX: Shards of Fate, prized role-playing game AION Free-to-Play and TERA as well as Europe’s most successful MMO, Metin2. In future, competitive RTS Dropzone and action-laden Anime MMORPG SoulWorker will add to the collection. Popular browser-based games such as OGame and Ikariam as well as a growing portfolio of mobile games complete their offering. For more information please visit http://corporate.gameforge.com/.

ACCLAIMED NEW-GENERATION STRATEGY CARD GAME CHRONICLE: RUNESCAPE LEGENDS GETS MAJOR UPDATE – NEW SLAYER MASTER LEGEND, AGGRESSIVE GAMEPLAY AND A HOST OF NEW CARDS ARRIVE.

A new chapter arrives to further determine the fate of Legends, as Morvran – the Slayer Master – arrives with new tactics and strategies to overcome.

Wednesday 13^th July 2016, Cambridge, UK – The next chapter of Chronicle: RuneScape Legends has begun with the launch of a major update, six weeks after the critically-acclaimed online strategy card game debuted on Steam for PC. The 1.4 update brings with it the highly anticipated, sixth Legend – Morvran, the Slayer Master. Players will have to use their wits and guile to secure success and reap the rewards, as they strive to add the Legend to their collection.

Morvran’s addition to the line-up of Legends is free, only requiring players to take on and defeat the Slayer Master himself. Bringing with him a new set of unique tactics and strategies to use against their foes, as well as 37 new cards and two additional character skins, players will be able to forge their own quests and customise Morvran to make him their own. As the Slayer Master, the Legend’s aggressive nature and array of violent monster cards make him a formidable opponent for all who encounter him. Players will have to adapt to this new style of gameplay to thrive!

The addition of Morvran precedes the game’s first-ever event, Beach Party, which begins later this summer. Debuting three new, sun-soaked, tropical environments, the event will also see the inclusion of new community quests – where players have to work together to succeed – as well as rewards such as exclusive cards for taking part.

“Chronicle’s launch on Steam was just the prologue of our own quest to continue delivering a strong line up of content for the game. The addition of Morvran as our sixth Legend will shake up the strategies and tactics of even top Platinum-ranked players, but he is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of planned content for the rest of the year and beyond,” said James Sweatman, lead designer, Chronicle: RuneScape Legends. “We’ve had great feedback from gamers across the world since Chronicle launched in May, and we’re looking forward to continuing our journey with them!”

Since launch at the end of May, more than a million games have each been played using Ariane and The Raptor across Chronicle’s many gameplay modes, including the hardcore Ranked mode, and draft Dungeoneering mode. Delivering a unique twist on the card game genre, combining tactical PvE with strategic PvP gameplay as players fight their own cards as well as their opponents, Chronicle is now available for PC from Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/205890/).

About Jagex
Established in 2001, Jagex Games Studio today stands as the UK’s largest independent game developer and publisher and is the home of the flagship online adventure game, RuneScape. Celebrating its 15th Year anniversary in 2016, RuneScape has welcomed over 245 million players to its world and more than two million of them play every month, while millions more watch avidly through social channels. In addition to RuneScape, Jagex is developing new RuneScape-branded games as it enters additional genres, including Chronicle: RuneScape Legends, an adventure strategy card game, and RuneScape: Idle Adventures created in partnership with Hyper Hippo, the developers of cult hit Adventure Capitalist. Jagex employs over 320 people at its Cambridge headquarters. Career information can be found atwww.jagex.com .

About Chronicle: RuneScape Legends
Chronicle: RuneScape Legends is an online strategy card game from Jagex, the studio behind the award-winning fantasy MMORPG, RuneScape. Set within the pages of a magical book where the world of Gielinor unfolds before your eyes, Chronicle: RuneScape Legends offers a unique strategic twist on card games. Craft your quest with a deck of cards, battle enemies for gold and bonuses, and then face the final challenge of player vs. player combat. Chronicle: RuneScape Legends is now available for PC and is scheduled for release in 2016 on Mac, tablet and mobile. For more information visit: www.rschronicle.com .

WHICH AUSSIE LOCATION WILL BAN POKÉMON GO FIRST?

• Australian War Memorial favourite to ban Pokémon Go first.

• State-wide Pokémon Go ban in NSW not being ruled out.

As Pokémon Go fans swamp many of Australia’s iconic, and not so iconic, locations sportsbet.com.au doesn’t think it will be too long before the calls for it to be banned start coming thick and fast.

After appeals from US authorities for users to stop hunting Pokémon at the Holocaust Memorial Museum and Arlington National Cemetery, the online bookie has opened a market on which Aussie location will be the first to impose a ban.

The Australian War Memorial is the $3.50 favourite, with other Canberra locations also in the mix including the National Library of Australia ($4.50) and Parliament House ($11).

Popular Aussie tourist destinations including the Daintree Rainforest ($14), Uluru ($16) and the Great Barrier Reef ($26) are in the running, as is the MCG ($31) or Melbourne’s Chadstone Shopping centre ($41).

After banning greyhound racing, Sportsbet won’t rule out the NSW Government following up with a state-wide ban of Pokémon, but at odds of $1,001 it appears a remote chance at best.

“Forget the yo-yos and footy cards, Pokémon Go is the latest craze sweeping the nation and we don’t think it will be too long before the fun police start calling for a ban,” said sportsbet.com.au’s Ben Bulmer.

“The Australian War Memorial is favourite and rightly so, but we’d hate to see Aussies denied the chance of hunting for virtual Japanese monsters in the Daintree or Great Barrier Reef.”

Market courtesy of sportsbet.com.au

First place to have Pokémon Go banned

$3.50   Australian War Memorial

$4.50   National Library of Australia

$5.50   Rookwood Cemetery

$9.00   St Paul’s Cathedral

$9.00   St Mary’s Cathedral

$11      Parliament House – Canberra

$14      Daintree Rainforest

$16      Uluru

$26      Great Barrier Reef

$31      Melbourne Cricket Ground

$41      Chadstone Shopping Centre

$51      Australian National Botanic Gardens

$1,001 All of NSW

CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS III DLC PACK, DESCENT AVAILABLE NOW ON PLAYSTATION 4

All-New Descent DLC Pack Features Four Intense Multiplayer Maps Set in Exotic Locales and the Next Chapter of the Origins Zombies Story Gorod Krovi

SYDNEY, Australia. – July 13, 2016 – Descent, the third DLC pack for Call of Duty®: Black Ops III, the best-selling console video game on next generation platforms*, is available today, first on PlayStation 4 with other next-gen platforms to follow**.  Published by Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. [Nasdaq: ATVI] and developed by Treyarch, Call of Duty®: Black Ops III Descent, takes players across the globe to four new multiplayer locales and an all-new Zombies experience in the classic Origins saga.

“From the beginning of development, Treyarch has been committed to delivering the most epic gameplay experiences we have ever created. Descent continues to make good on that promise, while answering the community’s requests for a re-imagining of Raid, the beloved multiplayer map from Call of Duty®: Black Ops II,” said Mark Lamia, Studio Head, Treyarch.  “In addition to four amazing Multiplayer maps, the Zombies team is flat out bringing it with our newest chapter, Gorod Krovi, harkening back to Treyarch’s roots, with a twisted Stalingrad experience.”

Call of Duty: Black Ops III Descent comes packed with four new multiplayer maps that offer fans non-stop run and gun action in a cryogenic penitentiary, a Viking hamlet, a robot death-match arena and a contemporary reconstruction of an ancient Roman estate:

• Empire: Fan favourite map Raid returns, re-imagined in this classic, medium-sized map as an authentic Roman villa, where a classic map structure mixes with the new gameplay mechanics of Black Ops III.
• Berserk: A Viking village frozen in time enlists players to fight through blizzards, for control of the centre bridge. This medium-sized map features wooden buildings, deadly rocky outcroppings, and tight chokepoints.
• Cryogen: Located far in the Dead Sea, this isolated compound holds some of the world’s most dangerous criminals in frozen isolation.  Sentry towers keep watch over the small map’s circular design as frenetic combat and wall running attacks abound.
• Rumble: Gamers battle amongst larger-than-life mechanized warriors in, this medium-sized map, which funnels high-speed combat to the central arena, where players battle their way through fallen mechs and pyrotechnics.

Descent transports players to an alternate-timeline of Stalingrad in the newest twisted chapter of the Origins Zombies storyline, Gorod Krovi.  Player’s face-off against a swarm of mechanized zombie soldiers and avoid hell-fire from aerial dragon assaults, all in the midst of a raging battle within the remnants of Nikolai’s motherland.  Gorod Krovi delivers a harrowing Zombies experience, filled with horrifying new enemies, exciting new gameplay mechanics and an epic set of undead-annihilating weapons.

Descent is now available on PlayStation 4 at a discounted rate via the Call of Duty: Black Ops III DLC Season Pass***, which features four DLC Map Packs planned for the year, as part of the discounted bundle offered at a suggested retail price of AUD$64.95.  Individual purchase of the DLC Map Packs, including Descent, is at a suggested retail price of AUD$19.95.  Purchase Call of Duty: Black Ops III Descent for PlayStation 4 to receive an exclusive Gorod Krovi dynamic theme.  Call of Duty: Black Ops III is rated R18+ for High Impact Violence and Online Interactivity by the Australian Classification Board.

*Based on North American physical game sales as of April 1, 2016.

**Descent DLC content not available on PS3 or Xbox 360.

***Season Pass content not available on PS3 or Xbox 360.  Downloadable content in the Season Pass may be sold separately.  If you purchase the DLC Season Pass offering, do not also purchase these standalone DLC Map Packs, as you will be charged for them.  DLC Season Pass and DLC Map Packs may not be available on all platforms or in all territories.  Pricing and release dates may vary by platform.  Call of Duty: Black Ops III game required; sold separately.

About Treyarch

Treyarch is an award-winning video game studio, driven by the desire to create epic gameplay experiences that are enjoyed by as many video game fans as possible. It is an approach that has helped to make the studio behind the Call of Duty®: Black Ops series of games, an industry-leading developer. Call of Duty: Black Ops set an entertainment launch opening record upon its release in 2010 and continues to be one of the best-selling games of all time, according to NPD and GfK Chart-Track; Call of Duty: Black Ops II set world-wide launch day records; and the studio’s most recent Call of Duty: Black Ops III had the biggest entertainment opening weekend of 2015, and was the #1 console game globally for the calendar year. Additionally, Treyarch is the birthplace of Call of Duty’s Zombies. Treyarch is wholly owned by Activision Publishing, Inc.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations throughout the world and is a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), an S&P 500 company.  More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com or by following @Activision.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements about the expected Call of Duty:  Black Ops III Descent release on other platforms, are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

HTC LAUNCHES THE HTC DESIRE 628 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JB HI-FI, DELIVERING EXTRAORDINARY VALUE FOR A MID RANGE SMARTPHONE

Sydney, Australia, 13 July, 2016 – HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, has announced the launch of the new HTC Desire 628, a bold, beautiful and feature packed device that raises the bar for mid-range smartphones.  Launched as an unlocked smartphone in partnership with JB HI-FI, the HTC Desire 628 delivers more of what consumers love, setting a new standard in the mid-range category.

Available in brilliant Cobalt White with blue trim, the HTC Desire 628 delivers quality sound, more entertainment and crystal clear photos making your memories last longer.  Featuring a beautiful dual colour design, great cameras front and back and awesome 5” display the Desire 628 breaks the mold, making it perfect for fun and entertainment on the go.

“The HTC Desire 628 strikes the perfect balance between style and functionality with its stunning HD display and unique dual colour design,” said Ben Hodgson, Country Manager, HTC Australia and New Zealand. “With consumers seeking a full range of smartphones at a variety of price points, the HTC Desire 628 delivers extraordinary value for consumers seeking a powerful proposition at an affordable price.”

“We have been selling HTC smartphones for many years and HTC is a trusted brand for both our staff and customers,” said Gary Siewert, GM of Marketing, JB HI-FI.  “HTC products are consistently innovative and of outstanding quality.  With the launch of the HTC Desire 628, JB HI-FI is proud to stock the largest range of HTC smartphones, of any retailer in Australia.”

Style Leader – vibrant dual colour meets full glass front

With the 5″ super LCD 2 display, the HTC Desire 628 stands out from the crowd with its stylish yet daring design and comfortable grip.  The handy 720p HD display allows you to enjoy movies, photos, games and online content like never before.

Design-wise, the HTC Desire 628 breaks the mold, going dual color in style with its vibrant, high-contrast color combination.   This is brilliantly coupled with a full glass front that blends seamlessly into the side frame for a clean and crisp look.
Next Level Sound Quality – HTC BoomSound Profile

Smartphones have become an essential tool for consumers who love listening to music, making sound quality one of the most critical features.  With the HTC Desire 628, simply push play while wearing earphones and you’ll hear how the unique HTC BoomSound Profile enhances every sound and takes music, movies and games to the next level with clear vocals, deep bass and fine audio detail.

Epic photos and superb selfies any time – 13MP main camera and 5MP front camera

Your favorite moments are often the most unexpected, so your smartphone needs to make it easy to capture great images in an instant.  The HTC Desire 628 features a 13MP main camera that takes high-resolution photos, while capturing detailed 1080p video at 30 fps.  The f/2.0 aperture and BSI sensor let you take better pictures in low light, while the built-in Photo Editor provides the tools to realise your photo’s true potential.

The HTC Desire 628 also sports a high quality 5MP selfie camera that helps you look great on the go, with Voice Selfie and Live Makeup – features that let you look sensational.

Theme it your way – HTC Themes

The HTC Desire 628 lets you stand out from the crowd with its unique, distinctive & bold design.  In addition, the HTC Desire 628 allows you to customise everything from wallpapers, icons, fonts and ringtones to suit your style.  There are hundreds of awesome themes to choose from and you can even create your own themes using your favourite photos.

Availability

Consumers can now purchase the new HTC Desire 628 outright from JB HI-FI either in store or online at jbhifi.com.au

HTC Recommended Retail Price

The Australian market RRP for the HTC Desire 628 is $299

About HTC
HTC Corporation aims to bring brilliance to life. As a global innovator in smart mobile devices and technology, HTC has produced award-winning products and industry firsts since its inception in 1997, including the critically acclaimed HTC One and Desire lines of smartphones. The pursuit of brilliance is at the heart of everything we do, inspiring best-in-class design and game-changing mobile and virtual reality experiences for consumers around the world. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). www.htc.com

Be ready pilots! BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe is launching MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM EXTREME VS-FORCE™ today!

Lead your forces to victory in grandiose battles!

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe, premier anime video games’ publisher, launched today MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM EXTREME VS-FORCE in Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Australasia. The game is available digitally only on PlayStation®Vita and includes all DLC and updates from its Japanese version.

Click here to watch the launch trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vkbi9ndnKgY

With MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM EXTREME VS-FORCE players will take part in a brand-new Gundam Extreme’s experience with a huge cast of Mobile Suits (MS) as well as pilots. The game offers both players and fans numerous modes, some well-known in the series and some totally new in the brand!

Beginning with the Extreme Force Mode, players will totally dive into Gundam’s universe thanks to an original mission following by various missions extracted from Mobile Suit Gundam up until Mobile Suit Gundam UC. Through these missions, players will acquire new MS and will develop their piloting skills. Using the Force System, players will command their own troops during a brand-new unit battle mission and should display strategy to clear this mission.  Last but not least, players will discover the Force Attack. This special and powerful move is a total exclusivity for Force Commands and Battleships and can be used during Unit Battle Missions. Once the Force Attack gauge is full, players can use it to inflict serious damages to any other MS Character in game.

“With MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM EXTREME VS-FORCE, we are answering the call from fans to provide more Gundam games to our European fans.” said Herve Hoerdt, Vice President of Marketing & Digital at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe. “It’s a real opportunity for us to install the brand in the West and we hope it will open up the scope of possibilities for future Gundam games in European territories!”

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM EXTREME VS-FORCE is now available in Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Australasia digitally only on PlayStation®Vita!

For further information, please head to BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe Official Website and join us on Facebook and Twitter.