XSEED GAMES RELEASES LIMITED “RISKY BEATS” RETAIL EDITION OF SHANTAE: HALF-GENIE HERO

Have a Hair-Whipping Good Time to 30 Songs from the Peppy 2D Platformer on PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®Vita; Wii U™ Edition Releases on December 27

Torrance, Calif. — December 20, 2016 — XSEED Games, the independent-minded console publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced that the highly-anticipated, crowdfunded action platformer developed by WayForward, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, is now available in North America. The PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system versions of the game see retail releases today with the limited “Risky Beats” edition for a suggested retail price of $29.99. The Wii U™ system “Risky Beats” edition will be available on December 27.

To celebrate the popular indie series’ first full HD release today, the limited “Risky Beats” retail edition of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is packaged with a musical selections CD containing 30 songs from the game’s soundtrack. WayForward launched the digital PS4™ system and Wii U versions today on the PlayStation®Store and Nintendo eShop, respectively, for $19.99. XSEED Games has launched the digital “PS Vita” system release, which is now available from the PlayStation®Store, also for $19.99.

“After 20 years of working on the Shantae series (for Game Boy, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo 3DS), this will be her first outing that’s been created for home consoles,” said Matt Bozon, Creative Director at WayForward and creator of the Shantae series. “The dev team has brought Sequin Land to life using an exciting new visual style that mixes 3D environments and hand drawn characters. It’s a labor of love that was funded by fans and developed with fans – but made for everyone to enjoy! On behalf of WayForward and our Backers, we can’t wait to show you what we’ve created together!”

Following three highly successful releases with Shantae, Shantae: Risky’s Revenge, and Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero reacquaints players with the cast of Shantae in full HD. The magical world of Sequin Land is more vibrant than ever with high-definition graphics that retain the charm of the original 2D hand-drawn sprites the series is known for. Shantae, the spirited young half-genie, must once again defend Scuttle Town as the pirate captain and self-proclaimed Queen of the Seven Seas, Risky Boots, plots to steal a newly discovered limitless source of power.

Shantae has previously protected her hometown from all forms of evil including steam-powered pirates, undead evildoers, and militaristic madmen, and is ready to take on Risky Boots with her trademark Hair Whip attack and Belly Dance moves which give her the power to transform into eight different creatures. Non-stop action with immersive 2.5D environments and a new relic system give novice and expert players a uniquely tailored platforming experience. All of Sequin Land becomes a fully explorable world — after conquering massive bosses, the Arcade-style action stages can be revisited to discover new items and secrets based on experience gained.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is developed by WayForward for PS4™, “PS Vita” and Wii U. XSEED Games has published the “Risky Beats” physical editions, which are packaged with a musical selections CD, for $29.99, as well as the digital “PS Vita” release for $19.99. More information on Shantae: Half-Genie Hero can be found at www.shantaehgh.com. This title has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB with the descriptors of Cartoon Violence and Suggestive Themes.

For more information on XSEED Games products, please visit www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook at www.facebook.com/XSEEDGames and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/XSEEDGames.

MOVE OR DIE DELIVERS EARLY CHRISTMAS-KWANZAA-HANUKKAH-FESTIVUS GIFTS WITH THE NON-DENOMINATIONAL WINTER HOLIDAY UPDATE NOW AVAILABLE

Final Content Update of 2016 for Beloved Multiplayer Game Delivers a Sleigh-Filled Extravaganza of New Game Modes, Improved Matchmaking, Teamplay Options, and More

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA – December 20, 2016 – It has been a joyous year of fantastic content updates and for the last update of 2016, Those Awesome Guys are rewarding Move or Die players, both naughty and nice, with the ‘Non-Denominational Winter Holiday Update.’ Available now on Steam, the final triumphant content update of the year brings a multitude of new features including seven new characters, four game modes, online matchmaking improvements, and Teamplay options for 2v2, 2v1, and 3v1 matches. The ‘Non-Denominational Winter Holiday Update’ practically guarantees a holiday filled with laughter, merriment, and goodwill through the new traditional of friendship-ruining fun.

Watch the new ‘Non-Denominational Winter Holiday Update’ trailer HERE: youtube.com/watch?v=R1uLBM8FlZI

Light up the screen like a festive holiday tree in the new game mode – Detonation Zone.

“With the end of the year in sight, it’s fitting that the final Move or Die update for 2016 is probably our best thus far,” states Nicolae Berbece, founder and lead developer for Those Awesome Guys. “Whether it’s long overdue requests like control remap options, or Teamplay features that will likely cause more friendship-destroying moments, I’m quite proud to deliver this final gift to the ever-growing Move or Die fans – see you in 2017!”

The ‘Non-Denominational Winter Holiday Update’ key features include:

• Teamplay – Players can now pick to join one of the 4 colored teams (Blue, Yellow, Pink, or Green) for combinations of 2v2, 2v1 or even 3v1 matches.
• Four New Gameplay Modes
  • Static Bounce (Redesigned BlowBack) – Create deadly electric orbs by running into opponents and knocking them into these death orbs
  • Building Blocks – Build a stairway to heaven by placing blocks above the character to avoid the floors of death below
  • Detonation Zone – Drop bombs that grow in size over time and avoid the increased blast radius of the explosion
  • Super Hot – Inspired by the hit indie shooter, avoid the randomly spawning red bullets that move when characters move
• Two Mutators Added– Spice up games modes with these new Mutators:
  • Life Hug – Health only regenerates when players bump into each other
  • Confusion – All on-screen text is scrambled
• Seven New Characters – Players will exult with glee with the wickedly charming new characters that include a purple octopus, a gingerbread thing, and a jalapeno wearing a luchador mask.
• Controller Button Remapping – Yes, it’s FINALLY in, so please stop bothering the dev team about it.
• Improved Online Matchmaking – Vastly improved automated matchmaking and server ping display in the server browser.

Move or Die is not just the title of the game, but a fundamental gameplay rule: gamers who fail to move will see their health bar diminish rapidly. Players will battle each other in an ever-growing list of mini-game modes that change every 20-30 seconds. Each challenge has its own outrageous level design and rule set to promote hours of laughter and good old friendship-destroying fun. Win battles and unlock insane new character skins, Mutator game modifiers that dramatically change how mini-games are played, and even crazier game modes. When gamers are done beating friends on the couch, jump online and challenge other players to see who will rage-quit first.
The ‘Non-Denominational Winter Holiday Update’ will be available on December 20 with a future promotion planned to celebrate its launch. Move or Die is available now on Steam for $14.99 with console versions launching in 2017. To learn more about Move or Die, please visit www.moveordiegame.com, ‘Like’ it on Facebook, and follow its development on Twitter @moveordiegame for all the latest developer updates and news.

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ABOUT THOSE AWESOME GUYS

Founded in 2012 by Nicolae Berbece, Those Awesome Guys is a one-man independent video game developer based in Romania that teams up with developers from around the world to create really awesome games. After releasing Concerned Joe, a 2D puzzle platformer Flash game that generated a small, but dedicated following, Nick decided to give the title a proper remake. And so was born Move or Die, an absurdly fast-paced multiplayer party game coming out in January on Steam.

For more information, visit thoseawesomeguys.com

ABOUT REVERB TRIPLE XP

Reverb Triple XP provides a spectrum of services customized to focus on the needs of indie game developers.  Triple XP titles stand out with excellent gameplay, creative design, and that elusive fun factor. Once identified, Reverb’s team of game industry veterans partner with the indie dev team, fully understand the game by actually playing it and provide world class marketing, PR, social, production and distribution services that are fitting for games of the highest quality. A cornerstone of the programs is that the developer retains creative control and ownership of its intellectual property as well as receiving a custom solution tailored to their exact needs.  Each year, only a handful of titles are chosen to be in Reverb Triple XP, prioritizing quality over quantity.

Pokémon GO Players Walk 8.7 Billion Kilometers

WWE SuperCard Season 3 – Update #1

2K today announced availability of the first update to WWE SuperCard – Season 3, the latest iteration of 2K’s popular WWE collectible card-battling game. Today’s update, which begins releasing today for iOS and Android devices, features the Throwback Plus Pack:

·         WWE SuperCard series debut of WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley’s “Mankind” character;
·         Season 3 debut of WWE Hall of Famers Stone Cold Steve Austin, Ric Flair, Lita and Trish Stratus, as well as WWE Superstars Undertaker, Triple H, Daniel Bryan and more.

In addition to the Throwback Plus Pack, today’s update includes leaderboard rewards for the game’s Ranked and Royal Rumble modes, where for the first time in WWE SuperCardhistory, top players will be rewarded with Credits and the following improvements:

·         Draft in events and modes with a single, universal rating from Ranked Mode;
·         Miscellaneous bug fixes & improvements.

Full details can be found in developer Cat Daddy’s blog post here:http://www.wwesupercardgame.com/new-throwback-cards/

For more information on the WWE SuperCard series and 2K, visit www.wwesupercardgame.com , become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter or subscribe on YouTube.

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 3.5 – The Far Edge of Fate – Media Kit #1

Today we’re revealing screens and information on elements that will be added to Final Fantasy XIV in the 3.5 patch update – The Far Edge of Fate – which is scheduled for release January 2017.

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 3.5 – The Far Edge of Fate
The threat of the Warriors of Darkness is no more. Unexpected reunions salve the ache of bittersweet farewells. And with their ranks further bolstered by the official induction of Alisaie and Krile, once more do the Scions of the Seventh Dawn set their feet upon fate’s path and their gaze upon distant horizons.

• Baelsar’s Wall

Marking the border between the Black Shroud and Gyr Abania, the legacy of Gaius van Baelsar is a towering monument to imperial tyranny. And now smoke rises from its iron crenellations.

• Sohm Al (Hard)

The fall of Nidhogg brought an end not only to the Dragonsong War, but also to the hierarchy of power that reigned upon Sohm Al. Bereft of its dreaded leader, the Horde scattered to the four winds, leaving the dragons’ sacred grounds untended and unguarded.

• Contaiment Bay Z1T9

Only one pillar of the Warring Triad remains: Zurvan, the Demon. Worshiped by a Meracydian race of centaur-like beings, this eikon manifested upon the physical plane as an embodiment of eternal victory. And yet, despite his godlike might, Zurvan was captured. He has languished in his Allagan-made prison now for five thousand years, his primal desire for justice swelling in magnitude with each passing millennium…

• Egi Glamours

Summoners can give egi a whole new look with the /egiglamour text command, giving their pets the appearance of Ruby Carbuncle, Emerald Carbuncle, and Topaz Carbuncle. Choose your favorite form, and keep a lookout for more glamours in future updates!

• Party Finder Update

The party finder is no longer just for your World. Starting in patch 3.5, players can use the party finder to recruit fellow adventurers from anywhere within the same data center! If you’d rather limit your recruitment to a select few friends, you can also use a party password. Even when it feels like they’re a world away, playing with friends has never been easier.

TAKE FLIGHT IN REVELATION ONLINE TODAY

Closed Beta Runs From December 20 to January 3

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – December 20, 2016 – Global Publisher My.com and developer NetEase proudly announce Revelation Online has entered its Second Closed Beta test. As a thank you to players who received access during the previous phase, My.com and NetEase have extended access to the second phase to those players. Players will be able to join their friends in Nuanor and explore the storyline up to level 49, including non-level-tied activities such as crafting, dungeons, and PvP. To celebrate the Second Closed Beta, all players participating in Closed Beta Test 2 prior to the 23 of December will receive two holiday themed garments for their adventurer. The second phase of testing for the anticipated MMORPG will be taking place until January 3.

Check out the video HERE: youtu.be/uMKzYPVYXSo

Founders Packs:
Founders packs have recently increased their offer to players based on recommendations by the community. Discover the lands of Nuanor with any of the three packs – Explorer Pack, Founder Pack, or Deluxe Pack. Any of the three packs will give players exclusive rewards up to and including: two exclusive costumes and titles, a unique war horse, a set of wings, several months of Premium, and boost packs.

For more information, follow the link here: ro.my.com/en/founders-packs

Revelation Online is a breathtaking Massively Online Multiplayer experience in which players will discover the lands of Nuanor. Explore a vibrant world of ancient mystery, and use the power of flight to experience absolute freedom. Spread your wings or master one of the many aerial mounts to soar through the sky. Dive into the waters or climb to the top of the world – in Revelation Online you can freely reach any place. Sign up for the beta: ro.my.com/en/about

To sign up for the Revelation Online Beta today, visit ro.my.com/en/about. For more information, ‘Like’ it on Facebook and follow the game’s development on Twitter @RevOnlineGame for all the latest developer updates and news.

ABOUT MY.COM
My.com comprises myMail, MAPS.ME, myTarget, and online and mobile games. Its mobile communications and entertainment services and apps facilitate people in pursuing their business goals – and let them relax and have a good time gaming in-between. Copyright © 2016 My.com.
For more information, visit my.com

ABOUT NETEASE
NetEase, inc. (NASDAQ: NTES) is a leading internet technology company in china. Dedicated to providing online services centered on content, community, communication and commerce, NetEase develops and operates some of China’s most popular online pc and mobile games, advertising services, email services and e-commerce platforms. In partnership with Blizzard Entertainment, NetEase operates some of the most popular international online games in China.

Crytek Outlines Future Plans and Focuses on Return to Core Competencies

Frankfurt am Main (Germany) December 20, 2016 – Crytek today outlined a series of changes to its future business plans that will see the company refocus on its core strengths of developing innovative games and game-development technology.

As part of the changes, Crytek will concentrate on development in its Frankfurt and Kiev studios and continue to develop and work on premium IPs. CRYENGINE will remain a core pillar of Crytek’s overall strategy, with enterprise licensees and indie developers alike continuing to be served by regular engine updates. All other development studios will not remain within Crytek and management has put plans into action to secure jobs and to ensure a smooth transition and stable future.

Crytek Co-Founder and Managing Director, Avni Yerli, said: “Undergoing such transitions is far from easy, and we’d like to sincerely thank each and every staff member – past and present – for their hard work and commitment to Crytek. These changes are part of the essential steps we are taking to ensure Crytek is a healthy and sustainable business moving forward that can continue to attract and nurture our industry’s top talent. The reasons for this have been communicated internally along the way. Our focus now lies entirely on the core strengths that have always defined Crytek – world-class developers, state-of-the-art technology and innovative game development, and we believe that going through this challenging process will make us a more agile, viable, and attractive studio, primed for future success.”

About Crytek
Crytek is an independent videogame developer, publisher, and technology provider dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming with its cutting-edge 3D game development platform CRYENGINE. With headquarters in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and studios in Kiev (Ukraine), Budapest (Hungary), Sofia (Bulgaria), Seoul (South Korea), Shanghai (China), and Istanbul (Turkey), Crytek has created multiple award-winning titles, including the original Far Cry, the Crysis series, Ryse: Son of Rome, Warface, and The Climb. Crytek delivers fun and innovative gaming experiences for PC, consoles, and VR and continues to grow its reach in the games-as-a-service market. Every Crytek game is created with CRYENGINE, which can be used by anyone to create games on a Pay What You Want business model.

For more information visit www.crytek.com and www.cryengine.com.

Star Conflict Introduces Brand-New Class of Spacecraft with Recent Evolution Update

December 20th, 2016 — StarGem. Inc and Gaijin Entertainment released the major Evolution Update for the Sci-fi Action MMO Star Conflict, which introduces the crystalline vessels of Ellydium Corporation. The new class of starships can change their characteristics through ‘evolution’, yielding an unprecedented degree of combat flexibility for their captains.

Featuring both human and alien technology, vessels of the recent Ellydium branch offer powerful options for customization. Each ship consists of two main components: A crew compartment for control, and a surrounding crystal mass that defines its unique characteristics. By evolving the latter, players can not only vary between highly distinctive variations of their vessels but also upgrade their ship’s special modules and weapons. Contrary to regular ships in Star Conflict, ranking depends on the individual evolutionary stage and can be reversed or completely changed at any time.

The first of its kind, the Thar’Ga is a formidable gunship available in five different variations. Each variation will equip the vessel with a different set of characteristics, which will significantly change its appearance. The ‘Crystal Hunger’ variation is a perfect for bold and determined pilots. It is a high-speed vessel with a high rate of fire power that swiftly navigates the battlefield, overwhelming its enemies. For more composed captains, the ‘Hive’ variation transforms the vessel into a full-fledged mothership that is capable of launching combat drones from a safe distance. Another notable variation, ‘Condensing Crystals’, equips the ship with a powerful, long-range missile launcher. Each hit leaves shards of healing crystals behind, which a calculating sniper can collect to restore its own hull after clearing the enemy from an area.

In the open world, players will now be able to find a new station, Ellydium Theta, created by the eponymous corporation that designed the crystalline ships. Located in a strange and unusual sector of the universe, the station’s massive size and detail invites players looking for hidden riches to carefully investigate its surroundings.

To evolve Ellydium vessels, pilots need to obtain a special resource called Xenocrystals, which can be obtained in special quests and tournaments, yielding new evolvable designs for the bravest pilots.

Additionally, in celebration of the holiday season and New Year, players can unlock two rare ships by participating in special events running from December 20th to January 17th. The new rank 10 attacker ‘Dart’ of the Jericho faction and the Empire’s new rank 10 frigate ‘Gargoyle’ are equipped with unique weapons and combat drones and are ready for new captains to take command.

To make sure that all Star Conflict pilots are ready to meet the unknown fully armed, all ship packs available in the Gaijin Store and on Steam will be discounted by 50% and more from December 22nd until January 2nd.

Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/Dde-mNT3Juk

More info about the Evolution update here: http://star-conflict.com/en/news/1002-star-conflict-1-4-0-evolution-en

DISCOVER A BEAUTIFUL AND WONDROUS WORLD IN ATELIER FIRIS: THE ALCHEMIST AND THE MYSTERIOUS JOURNEY

Prepare for Expeditions and Travel an Immense Landscape Dressed According to Weather Conditions and Local Climates

Hertfordshire, 20^th December 2016 – Become an explorer! KOEI TECMO Europe revealed today the expansive settings and diverse locales that form the beautiful and animated world of Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey, which will release on the 10^th March 2017 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, digitally for the PlayStation®Vita handheld system, and on Windows PC via Steam®. KOEI TECMO Europe has released a bundle of screenshots to illustrate the beauty of the environments, alongside images introducing key companions Sophie, Plachta, Oscar and Drossel (all of whom are returning from Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book), as well as newcomer Revy.

A vast world awaits in Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey, with views ranging from busy harbors to murmuring rivers, to imposing mountains, and more. Along Firis’s heartwarming adventure, she will visit a wide variety of picturesque towns and villages such as Reisenberg, the prosperous city where travelers gather, Mechen, a tranquil village with fields as far as the eye can see, and Flocke, the village of dancing snow.

Between settlements there are a plethora of different environments to discover, each with their own particular weather conditions that affect travel. Selecting the appropriate attire for each situation will grant Firis benefits and allow her to easily traverse these terrains. The Snow Bright costume reduces the consumption of Life Points in icy cold conditions, while the Zealous Explorer gear aids travel through blistering heat. Outfits can have countless other effects such as accelerating movement speed, enhancing synthesis abilities or increasing the likelihood of finding high quality materials!

While exploring their surroundings, players will encounter events which they must overcome to access new locations. These challenges will have multiple solutions that can permanently alter the environment. Take a broken bridge, for example – fixing the bridge will allow for easy access to the other side, but taking an alternate route could lead to the discovery of useful synthesis materials. Some of these Landmarks will be quite useful for Firis’s travels and she will need to return to them often! Once visited, Landmarks can be used as Fast Travel locations, allowing Firis to easily travel back and forth across the world.

For more information on Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey, please visit the official website at www.koeitecmoeurope.com/firis, 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  

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