Space Warrior: The Origin Brings Premium Bullet-Hell Action To Mobile

Android, Steam and Amazon releases soon to follow.

Moscow, Russia – June 29, 2016 — Nekki (www.nekki.com), a publisher of free-to-play action games, today announced the global mobile release of Space Warrior: The Origin. Developed by Caliburnus Limited, the one-finger bullet-hell features fully-animated 3D ships, bosses, and combat effects in a neon sci-fi landscape. Fans hungry for a fresh take on the genre can look forward to Space Warrior’s story mode, which hurls the player into a rich space-opera that spans the galaxy. Space Warrior: The Origin is now available on iOS, with Android, Steam and Amazon releases to follow at a later date.

Building off classic arcade gameplay, Space Warrior’s one-button auto-fire input brings premium bullet-hell action to the casual audience. For a more visceral experience, players can switch to the game’s accelerometer-based control scheme when navigating their ship through its sprawling, hazard-ridden levels. As they progress, players unlock powerful upgrades, allowing for complete customization of their ship’s stats and gameplay style. As they unlock additional upgrades, players can build their ship into a hard-hitting dreadnaught, a nimble starfighter, or anything in-between.

“We’re incredibly proud to be partnering with Caliburnus for this release,” said Dmitry Terekhin, Nekki’s founder and CEO. “We’re all long-time fans of the genre and we think they’ve done a fantastic job capturing what makes these games great. Playing it, I’m always brought back to classic titles like Raptor: Call of the Shadows. It’s the kind of stuff that made us want to get into this business. That said, Space Warrior is very much a modern game. Caliburnus were able to get some extremely impressive visuals out of the latest hardware. It feels great to play and we can’t wait to get it into our players’ hands.”

The most skilled players will have their abilities tested in an expansive story mode that sends them to the edge of the galaxy and back. They’ll find themselves pitted against some of the most challenging and visually compelling boss battles in the genre’s history, each one a gargantuan opponent, packing fire power to spare. Every last enemy, boss, and visual effect was built from the ground up to leverage the powerful 3D graphics capabilities of modern hardware specs. The result is a stunning display of graphic design that demands players execute pixel-perfect maneuvers if they hope to save humanity from a race of savage alien invaders.

Space Warrior: The Origin includes features such as:

• 3 Unlockable Ships, 11 Upgrades:Freedom to customize for defence, power, and speed.
• 3 Different Weapon Types: Obliterate waves of enemies with an armory of space-age weapons technology
• 9 Story Missions: Amounting to more than X hours of gameplay
• 9 Gargantuan Bosses: Armed to the teeth and built from the ground up in stunning hi-res 3D.

Link to iOS version: https://itunes.apple.com/app/space-warrior-the-origin/id1078595832?mt=8

About Nekki

Nekki is a developer and publisher of high-quality, free-to-play action games that unleash emotion in more than 270 million players worldwide. The company is best known for its smash hits Shadow Fight 2 and Vector, which collectively have over 200 million downloads across iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Steam and Amazon. Its games feature a distinctive art style, stunning visual effects and smooth, realistic live-action movements produced by its proprietary animation engine, Cascadeur. Nekki supports independent developers by providing development, publishing and financial assistance. Founded in 2002, Nekki is headquartered in Moscow, Russia, with an office in Nuremberg, Germany. For more information, please visit www.nekki.com.

CONTROL A CLAW MACHINE ONLINE AND WIN REAL PRIZES!

Toreba, the online remote control Claw-Machine app for Android and iOS, is celebrating one million downloads by offering free Toreba Points to users who log in with their mobile device during the campaign period. Toreba Points may be used to play on any Toreba machine. The game is available for download here:

Android: https://goo.gl/nwn0pE

iOS: https://goo.gl/8zDviL

Toreba lets you play an actual greased & geared Japanese Claw Machine from the convenience of your mobile device to win real prizes such as figures and plushies. Win a prize and we’ll ship it to you, free of charge!^*1

Starting 0800 PDT (-700 UTC) on July 1st, all users who log in via mobile device (Android/iOS) will receive Toreba Points (TP) with which they can play the game, free of charge. Log in at least once every day^*2 to earn more Toreba Points!

Act fast, the campaign ends on July 31st!

New accounts will be credited with an additional 3 free plays!

*1 Free worldwide shipping excludes areas in Africa and Latin America

*2 Awarded only at the first login of the day. Login status will be reset everyday at 8:00AM

ABOUT CYBERSTEP, INC.

CyberStep is a fast-growing and globally renowned publisher of interactive entertainment, such as online games. Headquartered in Japan, CyberStep has local branches in the United States, Taiwan, Korea, the Netherlands, Brazil and Dubai. Since 2001, CyberStep has developed and managed popular online games that are enjoyed all over the world. Within the past decade, CyberStep has developed five successful online games: CosmicBreak, GetAmped, GetAmped2, C21 STEEL BATTLE CHRONICLES and Cosmic Commander. CyberStep is committed to developing quality games and products while making the utmost efforts to ensure user satisfaction.

IT’S CALLIE VS. MARIE IN THE LAST EVER SPLATFEST EVENT IN SPLATOON FOR Wii U ON JULY 22

Squid Sisters amiibo also coming July 9

30^th June, 2016 – July is set to be a banner month for fans of Splatoon for Wii U with events celebrating Nintendo’s unique shooter, including the final Splatfest and the launch of five new amiibo including the Squid Sisters themselves, Callie and Marie.

Splatfests are regular events where players vote on important debates, like whether they prefer cats or dogs, or whether pineapple on pizza is delicious or disgusting. Once players pick a side, they then form a team with like-minded players and battle the opposing side for supremacy. For the final face-off, Splatoon devotees have to make the ultimate decision and pick their favourite Squid Sister – Callie or Marie – then compete against other players from Australia, New Zealand, Europe and North America. The battle runs from 7pm AEST on Friday July 22 until 7pm AEST on Sunday July 24, after which the global results will be tallied and the ultimate winner crowned soon after. It’s time to put it all on the line for Callie or Marie!

As players look back on previous Splatfests, the Miiverse community for Art Academy is now inviting fans to submit drawings on the theme “Splatfest memories” until Wednesday July 13, using software from the Art Academy series.

Saturday July 9 is certainly a lucky day for Splatoon aficionados, with new amiibo also launching on that day in Australia and New Zealand. Callie and Marie will get their very own amiibo figures, available in a special double pack (SRP AU$34.95), alongside new colours for the Inkling Girl, Inkling Boy, and Inkling Squid amiibo figures, available in a special triple pack in limited quantities (SRP AU$49.95). Tapping the Callie or Marie amiibo to the Wii U GamePad grants the player a personal concert in the Inkopolis Plaza, with a range of songs to choose from, including one exclusive solo song per amiibo.

Anyone yet to jump into the unique world of Splatoon can take advantage of an upcoming 25% discount on the software price in Nintendo eShop (sale price: AU$59.95/NZ$74.95) between July 8 and July 21 in Australia and New Zealand.

The final Splatfest and new Callie and Marie amiibo make July a bumper month for Splatoon, the unique shooter exclusively available on Wii U.

Additional Links:

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

VIDEO FOR RIHANNA’S NEW SINGLE, “SLEDGEHAMMER,” TO PLAY EXCLUSIVELY IN IMAX® THEATRES FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER THE SONG WAS WRITTEN FOR PARAMOUNT PICTURES, SKYDANCE AND BAD ROBOT’S UPCOMING FILM “STAR TREK BEYOND”

FIRST MUSIC VIDEO SHOT ENTIRELY WITH IMAX® CAMERAS, DIRECTED BY FLORIA SIGISMONDI THE SONG IS AVAILABLE NOW TO PURCHASE

HOLLYWOOD, CA (June 29, 2016) – Paramount Pictures and IMAX® Corporation today announced that the video for Rihanna’s new single “Sledgehammer,” written for director Justin Lin’s highly anticipated film “STAR TREK BEYOND,” from Paramount, Skydance and Bad Robot, will debut online and on IMAX® screens Friday July 1.

The single of “Sledgehammer” is available now for purchase, download and streaming on all DSP platforms.

“Sledgehammer” marks the first music video shot entirely with IMAX® cameras. Director Floria Sigismondi used the new ALEXA IMAX® camera, the same camera that was used to film the key battle sequence in “CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR.” The ALEXA IMAX 65mm camera is a next-generation revolutionary 2D digital camera developed through a partnership between ARRI and IMAX for use by today’s leading filmmakers working in the IMAX® format. The camera, when combined with IMAX’s digital re-mastering process, delivers the highest level of digital image capture and playback resulting in stunning lifelike images with pristine clarity, incredibly fine detail, vivid colors and a higher dynamic range for superior contrast. The “Sledgehammer” video is produced by Maavven.

Said Sigismondi: “I have been a fan of ‘STAR TREK’ since I was a little girl. I loved the idea that it explored new territory and the unknown. So being able to be the first director to shoot a music video entirely with IMAX cameras and use this revolutionary technology to explore a different type of new territory was a dream come true.”

Rihanna has taken the music, entertainment and fashion industry by storm. As an accomplished performer, she has sold 60 million albums and 215 million digital tracks worldwide, making her the top-selling digital artist of all time. She has released eight albums, achieved 14 number-one singles and won eight Grammy Awards. With more than 8.5 billion views and 21 Vevo certified videos, she is the most viewed female artist on Vevo/YouTube and is one of the biggest artists on Facebook with more than 81 million Likes.

Rihanna is PUMA’s global ambassador for Women’s Training and serves as the Creative Director of the brand, bringing her styling sensibilities and innovation to PUMA’s collections. The first drop of the PUMA creeper collection sold out in three hours and continues to fly off the shelves with every release. In addition, she has successfully launched six fragrances, her limited capsule collection with Manolo Blahnik is in-stores now, and she has served as Contributing Creative Director and Punk & Poet brand ambassador for Stance since July 2015.

Floria Sigismondi is a world-renowned creator of film, music video, branded content, photographs, art and experience. With notable work in nearly every field of visual ephemera, Sigismondi’s directing ranges from iconic music videos for Justin Timberlake, David Bowie, Katy Perry, Pink and The White Stripes, to her feature film debut with “THE RUNAWAYS,” starring Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning. When coupled with global brands, she has helmed lauded campaigns for the likes of Samsung, Thierry Mugler and Motorola, among others. When left to her singularly creative devices, Sigismondi’s photography, sculpture installations and paintings have left impressions all over the globe, from Germany to Italy to Sweden to the UK.

Sigismondi’s work is defined by enigmatic visual narratives, whether it be a short film for Sigur Ros or published monographs of her photography (“Redemption,” “Immune”). This approach has been praised with top honors at the MTV VMAs, World Luxury Awards, International Cristal Festival, and beyond.

“STAR TREK BEYOND,” the highly anticipated next installment in the globally popular Star Trek franchise, created by Gene Roddenberry and reintroduced by J.J. Abrams in 2009, returns with director Justin Lin (“The Fast and the Furious” franchise) at the helm of this epic voyage of the U.S.S. Enterprise and her intrepid crew. In “Beyond,” the Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a mysterious new enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.

From Paramount Pictures and Skydance, “STAR TREK BEYOND” is a Bad Robot, Sneaky Shark, Perfect Storm Entertainment production. The film stars John Cho, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoë Saldana, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin and Idris Elba. Directed by Justin Lin, the third film in the franchise series is produced by J.J. Abrams, Roberto Orci, Lindsey Weber, and Justin Lin; and executive produced by Jeffrey Chernov, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Tommy Harper. Based upon “Star Trek” created by Gene Roddenberry, the screenplay is written by Simon Pegg & Doug Jung.

“STAR TREK BEYOND” opens in theatres beginning July 21, 2016.

Get “Sledgehammer” now:

Download: http://smarturl.it/dSledgehammer

TIDAL: http://smarturl.it/tSledgehammer

iTunes: http://smarturl.it/iSledgehammer

Spotify: http://smarturl.it/sSledgehammer

Google Play: http://smarturl.it/gSledgehammer

Amazon: http://smarturl.it/aSledgehammer

“Sledgehammer” is written by Jesse Shatkin and Robyn Rihanna Fenty. Produced by Jesse Shatkin. Performed by Rihanna. Courtesy of Westbury Road Entertainment, LLC/Roc Nation.

About Paramount Pictures Corporation

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV Films, and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

About IMAX Corporation

IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you’ve never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX theatres to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, and, as such, IMAX’s network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe.

IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto and Los Angeles, with offices in London, Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing. As of Mar. 31, 2016, there were 1,066 IMAX theatres (952 commercial multiplexes, 17 commercial destinations and 97 institutions) in 68 countries. On Oct. 8, 2015, shares of IMAX China, a subsidiary of IMAX Corp., began trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code “HK.1970.”

IMAX®, IMAX® 3D, IMAX DMR®, Experience It In IMAX®, An IMAX 3D Experience®, The IMAX Experience®, IMAX Is Believing® and IMAX nXos® are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information about the Company can be found at www.imax.com. You may also connect with IMAX on Facebook (www.facebook.com/imax), Twitter (www.twitter.com/imax) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies).

MORE COMFORT IN MORE PLACES  HOYTS LAUNCHES MORE RECLINER SEAT CINEMAS 

30 June 2016 – HOYTS continue to put the customer experience and value proposition at the heart of their additional recliner cinema rollout. With refurbishments now completed at a further two cinemas which have been fitted out with full reclining cinema seats, at Chatswood Westfield and Wetherill Park in Sydney. Every seat in every cinema has been given an upgrade – at no extra cost* for customers. So now even more Sydneysiders can experience the ultimate comfort and value of recliner seating, at a regular ticket price.

“We’re seeing great results and high customer satisfaction from our six previously launched recliner locations; Chatswood Westfield and Wetherill Park now bring the Sydney market to three fully reclining cinema locations, and eight locations Australia-wide. It is part of our challenge to continue delivering great value and experiences for guests” said Damian Keogh, HOYTS Group CEO.

The recliner seats make for an exceptional experience and value, both designed and made in Australia, the recliners are a huge leap forward in cinema seating. They’re comfier, more spacious and each features a table and large cup holder. Customers already love them, too, jumping on social media to share their excitement and approval – “The comfiest seats I’ve ever been in at a cinema, thanks HOYTS.”

The recliner seats have also been installed in two Xtremescreen auditoriums (which boast the biggest screens and sound) at each of the recliner locations. To top it off, the ultimate luxury experience, HOYTS LUX, features at both Chatswood Westfield and Wetherill Park locations. HOYTS LUX in Chatswood Westfield boasts one dedicated auditorium and also a rear of cinema concept with bigger recliner seats, so guests can enjoy a movie whilst still enjoying the BIG screen experience. It also features a re-design of the bar and lounge area to sit and relax before or after the movie.

HOYTS LUX at Wetherill Park has two dedicated cinemas – this will be the first concept of its kind for the HOYTS LUX brand, where all dining and ordering will be done from inside the cinema, being synonymous as dining in a restaurant rather than just visiting a bar. Guests will be whisked to their seat where the cinema staff will take their orders during the pre-movie experience, then deliver, whilst they enjoy the movie. HOYTS guests can sink into bigger luxury recliner chairs, and the best seats in the house, as well as indulging with the in-house gourmet food and beverage served right to their seats.

The refurbishments have been completed just in time to see the latest blockbusters; Independence Day Resurgence on June 23, Central Intelligence with comedic duo Kevin Hart and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Disney’s The BFG on June 30, followed by Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates on July 7 and the hotly anticipated Ghostbusters on July 14. Stay tuned on hoyts.com.au for more information on tickets.

With such a great response already, HOYTS have big plans for 2016 and beyond. Along with these two launches, more cinemas will be refurbished over the course of this year, adding to the other existing locations at Eastgardens NSW, Sunnybank QLD, Belconnen and Woden ACT, and Eastland and Frankston VIC.