Civilization VI – Unstacking Cities

2K and Firaxis Games today released a new video on how “Unstacking Cities” will impact gameplay in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, launching on Oct 21^st for Windows PC.

Unstacking Cities has implications that permeate the entirety of the Civilization VIexperience and this change presents new emergent strategies to players. Choosing where to settle your city is now more crucial than it has ever been, as available tiles affect the potency of Districts and limit what Wonders can be erected in that particular city. This means players must adapt to their environment, consider greater city specialization and create more diverse empires throughout play.

In Civilization V, you simply queue up a build order, construct your buildings and they all live as one enormous stack within the city screen. With Civilization VI, we’ve unstacked the cities, removing all of that clutter within the city screen. So not only do you need to weigh build order in Civilization VI, but you also have to consider district adjacency bonuses and what terrains around your city center are compatible with certain Wonders. There isn’t one template for success in Civilization VI, and players need to react to the environment around them. No two games will play the same.

Combat is also affected by the Unstacking Cities mechanic in Civilization VI. As cities spread across more territory and become more exposed, adept warmongers may target specific tiles to cripple a city’s infrastructure before going after the city center. Additionally, passive players who would choose to fortify cities in the past must now consider their city’s full perimeter when deciding to pursue this same tactic in Civilization VI. A city is so much more than just its city center now.

Finally, from a visual standpoint, Unstacking Cities presents great aesthetical changes to the Civilization experience. Cities now look more diverse and reflect their growth in more distinct ways. We’ve found this change goes a long way, not only in making players feel more connected to their choices and progress, but also in keeping players immersed in the beautiful world of Civilization VI.

For more information, please see 2K’s official Civilization blog: http://franchise.civilization.com/en/news/2016-06-civilization-vi-unstacking-cities/

The new video is available to view or embed on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Gv-sOUkv9UI

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NEXON KOREA ANNOUNCES PINPOP VEGAS FOR MOBILE DEVICES FOR ULTIMATE PINBALL ACTION

Seoul – June 20, 2016 – Today, NEXON Korea Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games, through its Korean subsidiary, NEXON Korea Corporation, is announcing that Pinpop VEGAS, the fast-paced mobile pinball game will launch globally during the third quarter this year.

Pinpop VEGAS reimagines pinball with a unique twist as players tap and aim their way through forest, mine, desert, and ocean stages – designed to change according to the weather. Real-time player versus player pinball battles elevate the intensity of Pinpop VEGAS for gamers vying for the top spot on the leaderboard with opponents from around the world. Pinpop VEGAS features:

·         Realistic Gameplay: Real-time physics give players the look and feel of pinball mechanics complete with sound and vibration effects;
·         Real-Time Pinball Battle: Up to four players for high intensity pinball battle;
·         Dynamic stages: Beautifully designed levels evolve with environments;
·         Exclusive Items: Unique and collectible pinballs available at every stage, including special ‘Android balls’ for users who login with their Google account.

Preparing for the global launch Pinpop VEGAS is now available for free download via mobile device from Google Play in Canada, Australia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

For more information about Pinpop VEGAS, go to:https://www.facebook.com/pinpopvegas .

Additional Information:
·         Download the latest Pinpop VEGAS assets: http://bit.ly/PinpopAssets
·         Pinpop VEGAS Official Forum: https://m.nexon.com/forum/31

About NEXON Co., Ltd.
NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a worldwide leader in free-to-play online games. Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world’s first graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. Nexon currently services nearly 100 titles in nearly 190 countries and since its founding, Nexon has generated 1.5 billion player registrations. The Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

About NEXON GT Co. Ltd.
NEXON GT Co. Ltd. (“NEXON GT”) (041140.KQ) is leading developer studio and subsidiary of NEXON Co. Ltd. Founded in Korea in 2003, NEXON GT has developed numerous hits across online and mobile platform. Major titles from NEXON GT include Sudden Attack,Sudden Attack 2, Fantasy War Tactics and Monster Squad.

2K Announces John Cena, Sasha Banks and Ultimate Warrior for WWE 2K17; Exclusive E3 Artwork Unveiled

2K today confirmed WWE Superstars John Cena and Sasha Banks, as well as WWE Hall of Famer Ultimate Warrior, as the next three roster members in WWE 2K17, the forthcoming release in the flagship WWE video game franchise.

Throughout E3 2016, 2K partnered with WWE portrait artist Rob Schamberger to reveal the three roster additions at the Company’s South Hall booth by painting them on a sizable canvas in a live setting. E3 attendees checked in throughout the show, as well as on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, to see if their favorite WWE Superstars and Legends officially joined what’s expected to be a substantial WWE 2K17 playable roster.

About Rob Schamberger
A Kansas City native, Schamberger’s portraits of WWE Superstars – both past and present – have made him a sought after staple in the WWE Universe. His unique artwork has raised money for several charities, including the Make-a-Wish Foundation, and is available for sale to the public through WWE Auction (originals) and WWE Shop (shirts and prints). Schamberger is often seen painting live at various WWE events, including WrestleMania® Axxess, SummerSlam® and Monday Night Raw, as well as through the popular WWE weekly painting series on YouTube, Canvas 2 Canvas. In addition, his art has seen display at several national museums and galleries, adorns the walls of many WWE Superstar homes and can be found in the hallways of WWE’s Stamford, Conn. headquarters.

About WWE 2K17
Developed collaboratively by Yuke’s and Visual Concepts, a 2K studio,  WWE 2K17 is not yet rated by PEGI.  WWE 2K17 is currently scheduled for worldwide release on the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One and Xbox 360 in October 2016. Consumers who pre-order WWE 2K17 at any participating retailer will receive two playable characters of legendary WCW® and WWE star Bill Goldberg, well as playable WCW Monday Nitro and Halloween Havoc arenas, at no extra cost on launch day. For more information on  WWE 2K17 and 2K, visit  wwe.2k.com, become a fan on  Facebook, follow the game on  Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #WWE2K17 or subscribe on  YouTube.

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