Adorable, Hand-Animated Adventure The Little Acre Treads onto PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC

Heartwarming Tale Debuts with a Free Digital Artbook, Offering Insight into the Creation of this Spectacular Game from Pewter Games and Executive Producer Charles Cecil

LONDON – December 13, 2016 – Developer Pewter Games, executive producer Charles Cecil and independent games publisher Curve Digital today announced that the stunningly handcrafted point and click adventure, The Little Acre, is now available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows PC, Mac and Linux via digital distributors. An interview between creators Christopher Conlan and Ben Clavin ushers in the lovable tale, wherein they discuss the challenges and joys of bringing a classically-styled adventure game to modern audiences: https://youtu.be/yN_LPz0-kHA

Launch window discount offers are currently live across various digital stores – including Steam, GOG.com and Humble Store by Humble Bundle, as well as via the PlayStation and Xbox stores for consoles – enabling players to grab the game below its usual SRP of $12.99 / €12.99 / £9.99. PC players automatically receive a lavish digital artbook as part of their purchase, with console owners able to download it for free via digital magazine website ISSUU.com.

Created by the Dublin-based Pewter Games alongside Broken Sword creator Charles Cecil as executive producer, The Little Acre is a heart-warming, story-led adventure featuring hand-drawn animation, full voice acting, and a beautiful original score. Inspired by the marvels of classic Don Bluth animation (All Dogs Go to Heaven) and the magical wonder of a Miyazaki world, the game is set in 1950s Ireland and follows the story of Aidan and his young daughter, Lily. Investigating the sudden disappearance of his father, Aidan finds himself transported to a strange new land populated by bizarre creatures. Things are made slightly more difficult when young Lily decides that she is going to “help” and encounters her own perils along the way.
“Now the game is releasing, we can’t wait to see how people respond to The Little Acre,” says Ben Clavin, Co-Founder of Pewter Games. “The feedback we’ve received throughout development has been enormously positive – and now it’s out there.”

“We’ve put our heart and soul into creating The Little Acre, so we’re absolutely thrilled to see it up in stores,” adds Chris Conlan, Co-Founder of Pewter Games. “While we know it’s going to appeal to fans of adventure games, we’re really looking forward to welcoming new players to the genre.”

“The Little Acre is a game I would have been proud to have created myself,” concludes Charles Cecil. “To be able to play a small part in it has been enormously rewarding. I hope this prompts a real resurgence in the genre’s popularity, inspiring more teams to write equally wonderful stories.”

The Little Acre is now available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows, PC, Mac and Linux from most major digital stores. More information on the game can be found on the official website at www.pewtergamesstudios.com/the-little-acre/. The digital artbook can be viewed online at:

https://issuu.com/curvedigitalpublishing/docs/the_little_acre_artbook_issuu

For a brief synopsis and overview of The Little Acre, a debut trailer released in August provides a glimpse at the level of finesse, passion and attention to detail instilled in the game by its creators, and is viewable at: https://youtu.be/SVjO5EuPLG0

About Curve Digital

Curve Digital is the largest publisher of independent video games on console formats in the world. Working with high profile developers such as Mike Bithell (Thomas Was Alone), Dan Marshall (The Swindle) and Olli Harjola (The Swapper), Curve helps individuals and small teams bring their games to a larger audience. Curve actively publishes on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Wii U and 3DS.

Mirage: Arcane Warfare’s Vypress Class Unleashed in New Trailer

Torn Banner Studios, the creators of Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, today released a brand new trailer exploring one of the iconic classes of their upcoming multiplayer action-combat game Mirage: Arcane Warfare, the Vypress.

The Vypress is one of Mirage: Arcane Warfare’s deadliest competitors that you probably won’t even see coming. Wielding two blades that can slice through your head in an instant, the Vypress relies on her superior speed and specialized abilities – the high-flying “Pounce” and the teleportation-like “Phase” – to end her enemies in the flash of an eye. What she lacks in defense she makes up for in agility, as seen in the new class trailer focused on her that can be viewed here.

This brand new trailer featuring the Vypress is the first in a series of videos called “Instruments of Death” exploring Mirage’s unique band of warriors that will be released in the lead up to the upcoming 2017 launch of Mirage: Arcane Warfare. For more information, or to sign up for the closed alpha that is currently running, please visit MirageArcaneWarfare.com. Like their game’s Facebook page and follow it on Twitter @MirageGame for future news and updates.

About Torn Banner Studios
Torn Banner Studios is a small indie games studio that makes BIG games. Based in Toronto Canada, Torn Banner Studios was founded in 2012 by a group of passionate game developers who are dedicated to creating powerful and unique games for a dedicated audience of fans. The nucleus of the team first came together from a group of modders who created a well-known Half-Life 2 mod called Age of Chivalry. Their first full game, Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, was a critical and commercial success and has driven the dedicated team at Torn Banner to continue to develop great games and ongoing content for their passionate community of fans. For more information visit TornBanner.com or follow @TornBanner.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE REVEALS FIRST GUST STUDIOS TITLES TO BE RELEASED ON STEAM®

‘Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book’ and ‘Nights of Azure’ Form the Inaugural Lineup of GUST Titles on Windows PC

Hertfordshire, 13^th December 2016 – KOEI TECMO Europe is pleased to announce that long time developer GUST Studios will introduce their deep and colourful RPGs to PC audiences for the first time with the release of two popular titles: Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book and Nights of Azure. Set to release for Steam® on 7^th February 2017, PC gamers will finally get a chance to experience the bright and mysterious world of the Atelier series and face dangerous demons and ancient threats in the dramatic story of Nights of Azure.

Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book follows the exploits of young novice Alchemist Sophie Neuenmuller, who discovers she is the owner of an enigmatic book imbued with a soul. This Mysterious Book seems to hold all the secrets to the art of Alchemy, even going on to become Sophie’s mentor. As Sophie experiments with Alchemy throughout the story she unravels the book’s forgotten memories and eventually sets out to uncover the strange tale of its origin. Uncover the mysteries of Alchemy that have been hidden away and forgotten alongside Plachta, the Mysterious Book, and experiment with the Synthesis system to learn new alchemy recipes at any pace! Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book was originally released for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system.

Marking a new action-oriented and dark direction for GUST titles, Nights of Azure tells a tragic tale of two friends faced with impossible decisions that will test their loyalty to their quest – and to each other. In the kingdom of Ruswal, very few people leave their homes after nightfall, let alone have the strength and skill to take on the powerful, azure-blooded demons that plague the island. One of the best among these brave few is Arnice, a knight of great skill and power, who is assisted by her friend and priestess Lilysse in a quest to rid the land of these monsters. However, they soon find out that the solution to the island’s problems might not be as simple as defeating enemies in battle. Nights of Azure was previously exclusive to the PS4™ system.

A selection of assets was released today showcasing both titles running on Windows PC for the first time!

For more information on the Steam releases of Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey and Nights of Azure, please like us on www.facebook.com/ateliergames and follow us on twitter @koeitecmoeurope.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive® and Ninja Gaiden®series. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. On April 1, 2009, KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD was established as a result of the TECMO, LTD. and KOEI Co., Ltd. merger. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com 

HITMAN “Holiday Hoarders” – out today

Free for all HITMAN players in support of World Cancer Research Fund

COPENHAGEN, December 13, 2016 – Io-Interactive would like to invite players to feel festive today as the new Holiday Content for HITMAN is released in support of World Cancer Research Fund.

Your destination is Paris, France and your targets are Harry “Smokey” Bagnato and Marv “Slick” Gonif, a pair of professional thieves currently breaking into the Palais De Walewska. The mission, ‘Holiday Hoarders’ is new bespoke content using the Showstopper mission as a backdrop and as Agent 47, it’s your job to stop these thieves. Feel free to open up some of the presents you find as some of the content will be handy to get the job done…..and security reports a strange jingling sound in the palace, something worth looking into. There is also a holiday-appropriate way to exit the mission…!

“Cancer is something which affects everyone in one way or another at some point in their lives and we at IOI wanted to do something to help raise money for Cancer research,” said Hannes Seifert, Studio Head at Io-Interactive. “We’re supporting World Cancer Research Fund by giving away some fun free Holiday content to all HITMAN players and we ask you in return if you want to donate to a great cause, to give what you can via www.wcrf-uk.org/hitman ”.

Holiday Hoarders will be available via a game update today for PS4, Xbox One and PC.

This partnership was enabled and supported by Playmob. Playmob are a cause marketing platform connecting Games, Brands and Charities. For more information visitwww.playmob.com

Related Links:       hitman.com / facebook.com/hitman / twitter.com/hitman /reddit.com/r/hitman

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 World Cancer Research Fund
For over 25 years, World Cancer Research Fund has been the UK’s leading charity dedicated to the prevention of cancer through diet, weight and physical activity. By funding and supporting research, developing policy recommendations and providing health information, we have ensured that people can make informed lifestyle choices to reduce their risk of developing a preventable cancer. As we look forward to our next 25 years, our scientific research ensures that we will continue to have the latest and most authoritative information at our fingertips, all underpinned by independent expert advice.

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.

YOOKA-LAYLEE REPTILE-ROLLS TO 11^th APRIL 2017 RELEASE

NEW WORLD, FORMAT UPDATES, PRICING AND PRE-ORDER INCENTIVE REVEALED

UK – 13^th December 2016 – Award-winning international games label Team17 and Playtonic Games, the UK studio formed by veterans of the platforming genre, have today revealed a slew of updates for their hotly anticipated open-world platformer Yooka-Laylee.

Announced today Yooka-Laylee will launch on April 11th 2017 for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 platforms, Yooka-Laylee is now available to pre-order at £34.99 / $39.99 / €39.99 for non-Kickstarter backers in both digital and physical formats* from all participating stores worldwide. Kickstarter backers will soon have the option to upgrade to a physical version if they choose. The pre-order offer includes an instant unlock to the Yooka-Laylee Toybox  which gives a taste of the platforming mechanics set to appear in the full game in a self-contained, spoiler free sandbox experience.

Playtonic has also provided an update on the Wii U™ version of Yooka-Laylee, confirming that development is looking to transfer to the upcoming Nintendo Switch™ platform.

“We’re sad to announce that despite our best efforts and exploring every possible avenue, we have encountered unforseen technical issues that unfortunately mean it will be impossible for us to release Yooka-Laylee on Wii U as initially planned.” Gavin Price, Studio Director, Playtonic Games confirmed.

“We can however confirm today that we are working very closely with Nintendo to look to bring Yooka-Laylee to the upcoming Nintendo Switch™. We’re thrilled to be able to explore the opportunity and more details will be shared in early 2017. Of course, any backers who pledged for the Wii U version will be able to move their pledge to any of the versions launching on April 11th or upgrade to the Nintendo Switch™ version when we announce further details in 2017. Thanks again for your incredible support.”

Playtonic and Team17 also revealed today a brand-new world for the tail-twirling buddy-duo to explore: Capital Cashino. As with all the five worlds in Yooka-Laylee, this visually striking new world will be fully expandable, providing players with a whole new area to explore and challenges to complete, with an exciting gameplay twist; players must now compete to win casino tokens, and exchange them with the banker for pivotal Pagies!

Check out Capital Cashino in the new world reveal trailer here: https://youtu.be/Bwrixu-0HKo.

Yooka-Laylee is now available to pre-order digitally for Xbox One via the Xbox Store, PlayStation 4 via the PlayStation Store and for PC, Mac or Linux via both Steam and GOG.

More information for the Kickstarter backers on upgrading pledges to a physical boxed version or exchanging from the Wii U to another platform will be available soon. For updates please stay tuned to the official Playtonic blog.

Yooka-Laylee launches on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, Mac and Linux on the 11^th April 2017. Further details to follow for Nintendo Switch™.

*Note: Boxed, physical version available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 only.

To keep up to date with all the information on Team17 and its games please visit www.team17.com, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

About Yooka-Laylee

Developed by Playtonic and published by Team17, Yooka-Laylee stars the charismatic new buddy duo Yooka and Laylee, who use an arsenal of special moves to explore – and expand – gorgeous 3D worlds filled with collectibles to discover, secrets to unlock and a cast of quirky characters to meet (or defeat).

About Team17 Digital Ltd
Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital Limited is a leading international games label that hosts the Worms franchise, Yooka-Laylee, The Escapists, Overcooked, Way to the Woods and many more from amazing developers around the world. Visit www.team17.com for more info.

About Playtonic Games
Founded in 2014, Playtonic Games is an independent developer based in Derby, UK. Between them, the Playtonic team has over 100 years of combined experience working on legendary gaming franchises and is currently developing the much-anticipated 3D platformer Yooka-Laylee.

MORE POKÉMON ARRIVE IN POKÉMON GO

Featuring Togepi, Pichu and Select Pokémon Originally Discovered in the Johto Region

‘BATMAN – The Telltale Series’ Season Finale Trailer Sets Stage for Final Showdown

Season Finale Available Starting Tuesday Dec 13th; Episode One Currently Free on Steam

Citizens of Gotham,

Today we would like to share the season finale launch trailer for BATMAN – The Telltale Series Episode 5: ‘City of Light’.

Enlisted – New WW2 FPS from Gaijin Entertainment and Darkflow Software

Gaijin Entertainment Promises to Reinvest Game Sales into the Development of Additional Content and Consoles Versions of Enlisted
Dec 12th, 2016 – Gaijin Entertainment, developer and publisher of War Thunder, announced  Enlisted, a new squad based multiplayer shooter for PC, developed by Darkflow Software studio. Dedicated to the most important large scale World War II battles, Enlisted will be a fan driven game.

Enlisted will initially offer two massive campaigns – Battle of Moscow and the Battle of Normandy. Each campaign in the game will represent multiple phases of a battle – which during the war lasted for weeks, sometimes months, as well as specific characters and weapons suitable for the historical event recreated in a campaign. It will also offer different game modes where players will be fighting not only by themselves but also together with a platoon of soldiers in massive battles. Built using Gaijin Entertainment’s proprietary Dagor Engine, Enlisted will feature large scale battles with a 100 combatants spread over a massive and richly detailed battlefield complete with destructible landscapes.

“Enlisted is an ambitious undertaking, unlike any game we have ever created. It will be a first person shooter decided by the fans, for the fans. They will have direct input into what we create, including things like campaigns, game modes, even which platforms after PC we will support,” said Alexander Nagorny, producer, Darkflow Software.

Beginning today, players can purchase the first two campaigns (collectively or individually) as well as weapons packs and early access to the closed beta, which will launch in the second half of 2017. Exclusive collector’s weapons will cost from 6.99 to 11.99 USD, weapon+campaign pack will be from 20 to 25 USD depending on the rifle you choose. The biggest pack for 50 USD will include both campaigns, three weapons and will provide the owner with early access to the game.

Gaijin Entertainment will reinvest all proceeds from Enlisted  into developing additional maps, game modes and console versions. The plan is to start developing the African campaign once Enlisted generates $250K in sales. More campaigns and new gameplay features, both chosen by players through online voting, will go into development with each goal reached and at the $1m mark, consoles versions will go into development.

To learn more about the game, sign up for a news please visit the Enlisted official website: http://enlisted.net/

About Gaijin Entertainment
Gaijin Entertainment is the developer and publisher of the online games War Thunder, Star Conflict and Crossout as well as PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS3, Xbox 360, iOS and Android titles across several genres. The company’s diverse portfolio has received a range of mass media and game industry awards including such as KRI Awards, Gamescom Award and many more. Official website: http://gaijinent.com

About Darkflow Software
Darkflow Software is a game studio founded in 2016 by video game industry veterans and located in Riga, Latvia. Company is working on a squad based multiplayer shooter Enlisted.

EPIC SHOWDOWN OF THE GODS HERALDS A “CATACLYSMIC CONCLUSION” TO RUNESCAPE’S ANNIVERSARY YEAR

Sliske’s Endgame is the culmination of over three years of lore and quests, as players help decide the eventual claimant of the Stone of Jas and its supreme awesome power.

Monday 12^th December 2016, Cambridge, UK –  The long-running battle of the gods is coming to an end in just one week’s time, as RuneScape launches ‘Sliske’s Endgame’. Bringing a three and half year questline¹ to a dramatic conclusion, Sliske’s Endgame is a new grandmaster quest that also sets the scene for a major RuneScape storyline in 2017 and beyond.

Sliske’s Endgame sees RuneScape’s surviving deities battle to take control of the Stone of Jas, a source of incredible power in the game’s mythos. Featuring a sophisticated story with multiple endings, each determined by every individual player’s actions in the questline over recent years, Sliske’s Endgame will also be replayable in the coming weeks– but only the decisions made on the first play through will be taken as canon.

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTxpWvJwTLc&feature=youtu.be

“After more than three years, Sliske’s game between the gods is coming to a cataclysmic end, and players get to influence the decision of who gets to wield the incredible power of the Stone of Jas,” said Dave Osborne, lead designer, RuneScape. “This has been an awesome journey for the development team and players alike, which began way back with the battle between two of our gods – Zamorak and Saradomin – at the start of the game’s Sixth Age in July 2013. It’s apt that the conclusion to the questline coincides with the end of RuneScape’s busy year of 15^th anniversary celebrations!”

Slike’s Endgame is an exciting finale to RuneScape’s 15^th anniversary year, which has seen the release of multiple major updates. These include an overhaul of the game’s visual engine with the launch of NXT, the discovery of a whole new continent in the procedurally-generated Eastern Lands, the return of RuneScape’s creators – the Gower brothers – for a celebratory quest, and the release of the concluding part of the 12-year old epic Myreque storyline.

About Jagex
Established in 2001, Jagex Games Studio today stands as a key UK 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 250 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 has developed new RuneScape-branded games as it enters additional genres, including hardcore addition, Old School RuneScape; 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 at www.jagex.com .

About RuneScape
Step into a medieval fantasy world that’s packed with epic adventures, fascinating characters and a passionate community that helps to mould the game itself. Unashamedly British in humour, RuneScape embraces an unconventional world where you’re free to play and explore the way you want to. An MMO unlike any other – become the hero you were born to be atwww.runescape.com .