SAVE PLANET POPSTAR FROM A ROBOTIC ARMY WHEN KIRBY: PLANET ROBOBOT LAUNCHES ON NINTENDO 3DS THIS SATURDAY

New Kirby Collection amiibo and game launch June 11 in Australia and New Zealand

7^th June 2016 – Planet Popstar is being mechanised by sinister forces, and it’s up to Kirby to put a stop to their evil schemes when Kirby: Planet Robobot releases exclusively for Nintendo 3DS family systems this Saturday in Australia and New Zealand. This time around, Kirby has help saving the day in the form of Robobot Armour that can also make use of his Copy Abilities, allowing our hero to use the enemies’ weapons against them in order to save the day!

By making use of his new Robobot Armour, Kirby can now explore Planet Popstar in brand new ways by moving scenery, accessing new areas, and uncovering secrets using its handy Wrench. By scanning enemies to copy their abilities, the Robobot can change the action in brand new ways. Analysing an enemy with the “Jet” Scan Spec will engage Jet Mode, allowing Kirby to fly across the screen shoot-‘em-up style, while the “Wheel” Scan Spec will turn Kirby’s Robobot Armour into a car that can race between the foreground and background.

Kirby can also make use of new Copy Abilities, some of which will be familiar to avid players of the Super Smash Bros. series. Swallowing certain enemies will allow Kirby to use pills and clipboards as part of his arsenal as “Doctor” Kirby, whilst the “ESP” ability unleashes the power of Kirby’s mind. Additionally, other Copy Abilities can be awarded once a level via any currently available amiibo, often bestowing Kirby with an ability based on the character that was tapped*. For instance, by scanning in the Kirby amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. Collection our pink hero can become “Smash Bros.” Kirby, able to unleash the attacks that make him such a formidable fighter.

The Kirby Collection amiibo will also release alongside Kirby: Planet Robobot, consisting of Kirby, Waddle Dee, King Dedede, and Meta Knight. The latter three amiibo, when tapped, will bestow Kirby with a unique ability and a change of costume based on the character scanned. Meanwhile, the new Kirby amiibo will give our hero the “UFO” ability, which lets Kirby float indefinitely and unleash powerful beam attacks upon unsuspecting foes. Fans eager to get their hands on this ability can also choose the Kirby: Planet Robobot – amiibo Bundle, which includes a copy of the game and a Kirby amiibo from the new Kirby Collection.

It’s the rise of the Robobots when Kirby: Planet Robobot unleashes mechanical fury on Nintendo 3DS family systems as it launches in Australia and New Zealand on June 11 (SRP AU$59.95). The Kirby, Waddle Dee, King Dedede and Meta Knight amiibo will also launch on the same date (SRP AU$17.95 each), as will a bundle containing a copy of the game and a Kirby amiibo from the new Kirby Collection (SRP AU$69.95).

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

Square Enix reveals E3 2016 lineup

Highly Anticipated Blockbusters FINAL FANTASY XV and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Lead a Powerful Lineup – Company Celebrates 20 Years of Tomb Raider and Lara Croft

LOS ANGELES (14^th June 2016) – Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in Europe and PAL territories, shows off its highly anticipated line-up at its booth at #2001 in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center. The E3 2016 line-up includes FINAL FANTASY® XIV: Heavensward™, the critically-acclaimed MMO with over five million registered accounts globally, FINAL FANTASY XV, the 15th mainline entry in the FINAL FANTASY franchise; Deus Ex: Mankind Divided^®, the sequel to the critically acclaimed Deus Ex: Human Revolution®; iconic Square Enix brands including HITMAN™ and KINGDOM HEARTS along with projects from Square Enix Collective™, a platform that aims to help independent developers.

Additionally, Crystal Dynamics^® and Square Enix will continue the 20-year celebration of the Tomb Raider® franchise and the iconic Lara Croft® with a variety of activities at the show and online. Programs include custom engraved dog tags with the 20-year logo at the Square Enix booth, and a show on “Square Enix Presents” that takes a nostalgic look at fan-favourite tombs from the past two decades.

“Some of Square Enix’s most acclaimed franchises – FINAL FANTASY, Deus Ex®, KINGDOM HEARTS and HITMAN — are making a major impact at the industry’s biggest annual event,” said Yosuke Matsuda, president and representative director of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. “We lead the industry in innovation with our gameplay technology and distribution solutions, which show in our E3 presence. With tent pole releases later in the year, E3 should provide a solid preview of our 2016 success.”

Square Enix will also host its perennial live online broadcast, “Square Enix Presents,” directly from its booth. Fans at home and across the world can get an exclusive look at titles in the E3 line-up and a chance to interact with creators throughout the show. For a full schedule, visit: www.youtube.com/squareenixpresents

TITLE DETAILS (by alphabetical order):

DEUS EX GO™
Pla tform: Phones & Tablets
Developer: Square Enix Montréal (a Square Enix studio)
Available: Summer
Deus Ex GO is a turn-based infiltration puzzle game set in a stylized interpretation of the Deus Ex Universe®. As double agent Adam Jensen, you’ll use hacking, combat, and augmentations to solve the most challenging puzzles of the entire GO series. Work alongside your allies in TF29 and the Juggernaut Collective as you infiltrate locations to unravel the conspiracy behind a terrorist plot.

DEUS EX: MANKIND DIVIDED
Platform: PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows PC
Developer: Eidos-Montréal (a Square Enix studio)
Available: 23 August 2016
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, the sequel to the critically acclaimed Deus Ex: Human Revolution®, builds on the franchise’s trademark choice and consequence, action RPG based gameplay, to create both a memorable and highly immersive experience. Players will once again take on the role of Adam Jensen, now an experienced covert agent, and will gain access to his new arsenal of customizable state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations. With time working against him, Adam must choose the right approach, along with whom to trust, in order to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy. The game also includes Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – Breach, a new and innovative game mode. This new take on the game offers, for the very first time, an arcade approach on the gameplay ofDeus Ex: Mankind Divided, providing players with a unique puzzle shooter experience

DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™
Platform: PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system (digital only)
Developer: Square Enix
Available: 14 October 2016
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS provides players the ability to build a variety of unique tools from materials you gather, and rebuild towns and cities to restore life to the shattered world of Alefgard. Players will battle with famous monsters from the DRAGON QUEST® series and interact with gorgeously designed 3D characters. The immersive DRAGON QUEST story and world to explore, combined with the freedom of sandbox gameplay, provides a new and exciting, family-friendly experience, with an intuitive control system will have you building the towers and castles of your dreams in no time.

FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS®
Platform: iOS, Android
Developer: Square Enix / gumi Inc.
Available: Summer 2016
FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS is a brand new turn-based FINAL FANTASY adventure made for mobile devices and aimed at a worldwide audience. Using classic battle systems with a simplified mobile interface and a throwback pixel art style fused with rich 3D graphics, players take on the role of two brave warriors as their fantasy-filled world of Lapis begins falling to its own destruction. Well-known FINAL FANTASY characters also appear in this game. The free-to-play mobile title has been downloaded over six million times in Japan and will arrive on Western shores this summer.

FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
Platform PlayStation®4 system
Developer Square Enix
Available: 2017
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE improves upon the 2006 classic FINAL FANTASY XII, now more beautiful and easier to play than ever. The HD remaster introduces several modern advancements, including reconstructed battle design and a revamped job system. With newly implemented trophies and share functions, as well as stark visual and sound improvements, players both returning and new to the game will experience a grand adventure that spans world of Ivalice in an entirely new and improved way.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward
Platform: PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®4 system, Windows PC, Mac
Developer: Square Enix
Available: Now
Attendees can face off against one of the new bosses in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward, “Sephirot,” in the Primal Battle Challenge to win an exclusive “I BEAT SEPHIROT” T-shirt. Additionally, they can get a free giant tote bag featuring FINAL FANTASY XIV illustrations at the booth, and are invited to ride and take photos with a 6 foot tall fat chocobo® statue in the South Hall lobby. With over five million registered accounts globally, Heavensward expands the critically-acclaimed MMO FINAL FANTASY XIV, featuring an increased level cap and storyline surrounding the Holy See of Ishgard and the thousand-year Dragonsong War. Heavensward continues to update content for players, with the recent release of Patch 3.3, Revenge of the Horde, concluding the story of the Dragonsong War, and featuring new dungeons, a new alliance raid and more.

FINAL FANTASY XV
Platform: Xbox One, PlayStation®4 system
Developer: Square Enix
Available: 30 September 2016
FINAL FANTASY XV is the highly anticipated action RPG serving as the 15th installment in the landmark series. The game tells the engaging tale of Crown Prince Noctis and his comrades, out on the road and fending for their lives after the armed forces of Niflheim launch a surprise assault upon the Kingdom of Lucis. Featuring an open-world environment, a captivating cast of characters, breathtaking visuals and real-time combat, FINAL FANTASY XV is the ultimate experience for series veterans and newcomers alike. The game’s universe is expanded with KINGSGLAIVE: FINAL FANTASY XV from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) featuring the voices of Aaron Paul, Lena Headey and Sean Bean, along with an anime series titled BROTHERHOOD FINAL FANTASY XV.

I AM SETSUNA™
Platform: PlayStation®4 system, Windows PC
Developer: Tokyo RPG Factory^TM (a Square Enix studio)
Available: 19 July 2016
I AM SETSUNA is the first in a completely new RPG series developed by newly established Square Enix studio Tokyo RPG Factory. With a battle system inspired by the classic hitCHRONO TRIGGER®, I AM SETSUNA pays homage to Super NES® RPG titles, bringing back authentic RPG gameplay, beautiful art design and an unforgettable story to a new generation. The evocative title tells the sorrowful story of a young woman of incredible inner strength, and the sacrifice she must undertake to save the people of her land. Those who pre-order the title on STEAM® will receive a special music track from composer, Tomoki Miyoshi.

JUST CAUSE® 3: MECH LAND ASSAULT
Platform: PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows PC
Developer: Avalanche Studios
Available: Now
JUST CAUSE 3: MECH LAND ASSAULT, the second content pack from the Air, Land and Sea Expansion Pass, takes Rico Rodriguez to the new island of Lacrima, home to an abandoned eDEN research base and a prison camp run by the mysterious Black Hand. Defended by huge powerful Mechs, Rico will need the new Bavarium Power Core rifle to disable their shields and hijack them. Once inside, Rico can use their powerful cannons and the GRIP Gravity Guns to hurl and smash the enemy into pieces.

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
Platform: PlayStation®4 system
Developer: Square Enix
Available: December 2016
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue is a compilation that brings the popularKINGDOM HEARTS Dream Drop Distance to the PlayStation®4 system platform remastered in high definition. The newly improved title also features brand new content with KINGDOM HEARTS 0.2 Birth by Sleep – A Fragmentary Passage –, a playable episode that is played from the perspective of Aqua taking place after the storyline of KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep and links to KINGDOM HEARTS III. The title also includes KINGDOM HEARTS χ [chi] Back Cover, a new HD movie that tells the mysterious story of the Foretellers and connects to the earliest parts of the series’ history.

HITMAN™- Episode 3: Marrakesh
Platform:  PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows PC
Developer:  Io-Interactive (a Square Enix studio)
Available:  Now, New episodes releasing throughout 2016
Episode Description:  Tracking two targets, the mission “A Gilded Cage” challenges players to eliminate private banker Claus Strandberg, holed up inside the secure Swedish Consulate, and army General Reza Zaydan, protected by his elite squad of soldiers who have taken over an abandoned school.  From the busy bazaars and bustling marketplace, to the angry mobs calling for justice outside the Swedish consulate, Marrakesh promises HITMAN players the lure of voyeurism and the thrill of infiltration.
Game Description:  HITMAN sees players perform contract hits on powerful, high-profile targets in exotic locations around the world, from the highly fashionable Paris and sunny coast of Italy to the dust and hustle of the markets in Marrakesh in this creative stealth action game. Gameplay focuses on taking out targets in huge and intricate sandbox levels with complete freedom of approach.  Where to go, when to strike and who to kill – it is all up to you.  For the first time HITMAN leads with a digital release inviting players into a world of assassination.

NieR®: Automata
Platform: PlayStation®4 system
Developer: PlatinumGames Inc.
Available: Early 2017
NieR: Automata is a new third-person action role-playing game (RPG) and follow-up to the 2010 cult hit NIER. Offering a fresh blend of action and RPG gameplay styles, NieR: Automata is currently being developed in collaboration with PlatinumGames Inc. In the follow-up, the human race is driven into a war between androids and machines as invaders from another world attack without warning. The game’s all-star development team consists of producer Yosuke Saito (DRAGON QUEST X/ NIER), director YOKO TARO (Drakengard®/ NIER), character designer Akihiko Yoshida from CyDesignation, Inc. (FINAL FANTASY XIV / BRAVELY DEFAULT®), game designer Takahisa Taura from PlatinumGames Inc. (Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance), and composer Keiichi Okabe from MONACA, Inc. (TEKKEN / Drakengard / NIER).

SQUARE ENIX COLLECTIVE

The Turing Test / Bulkhead Interactive (UK)
You play the role of Ava Turing, an engineer for the International Space Agency (ISA), as she attempts to uncover the truth behind the research base on Jupiter’s moon, Europa, in this gorgeous first-person puzzle game built with Unreal Engine 4. Solve puzzles using your Energy Manipulation Tool (EMT) to transfer power out of one object and into another; power up and take control of artificially intelligent machines, manipulate giant structures and solve complex tasks – all woven into a multi-layered story based on the human struggle for control. The Turing Test will be published for PC by Square Enix Collective in August 2016.

Black The Fall / Sand Sailor Studio (Romania)
Black The Fall is an immensely atmospheric side-scrolling action adventure for PC and digital consoles set in a dark and oppressive land, inspired by the Sand Sailor team’s upbringing in Communist Romania. Discover a forgotten industrial world where strict and rules and harsh punishments tore the fabric of humanity itself. What will you do to survive? Solve puzzles to progress, all the while attempting to avoid suspicion and alerting the intent… and unfriendly… gaze of the State. Black The Fall will be published on both PC and Console by Square Enix Collective in Q3 2016.
STAR OCEAN®: Integrity and Faithlessness™
Platform: PlayStation®4 system
Developer: tri-Ace, Inc.
Available: 1 July 2016
Set between the events of the second and third games in the series, STAR OCEAN: Integrity and Faithlessness takes place centuries after humans have left Earth for the stars. At this point in history, the Pangalactic Federation is nearing the fulfilment of its mission: Peace and order throughout the galaxy. However, the embers of conflict begin to stir once more on the planet of Faykreed, 6,000 light years from Earth, as a new story begins in the ocean of stars.

WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY™
Platform: PlayStation®4 system, PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system
Developer: Square Enix
Available: 28 October 2016
WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY combines classic RPG gameplay mechanics with fresh and imaginative toy-like visuals in an adorable adventure. As a brand-new addition to the FINAL FANTASY franchise, this game can be enjoyed by both fans and newcomers to the series as it expands FINAL FANTASY lore to a new generation of gamers. Players will lead a pair of twins through varied FINAL FANTASY worlds to collect, raise and take into battle the adorably familiar monsters including the Cactuar, Tonberry, and Behemoth.

About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive™, Crystal Dynamics®, and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 115 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 68 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 45 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at http://eu.square-enix.com/en

Galactic Civilizations III v1.8 with Asteroid Mining and More is Now Available

Plymouth, MI. – June 14, 2016 – Stardock released v1.8 for its popular strategy game, Galactic Civilizations III today. The update adds the new Asteroid Mining feature, along with ship leveling, an improved multiplayer experience, and more.

“We have been wanting to add asteroid mining for a while now,” said Galactic Civilizations III lead designer Paul Boyer. “Now, players can choose asteroids in their zone of control and spend credits to make an Asteroid Mining Base that will send raw production to the planet of their choice.”

In addition to mining asteroids, players will be able to level their ships by winning battles and surveying anomalies. Base hit points (HP) of ships will increase every time they progress. Mercenary ships gain additional bonuses, which makes them more relevant in the late game.

“Multiplayer experience is very important to us,” said Boyer. “We have pinpointed some areas that can help the player’s games flow more smoothly and have made adjustments there.” Ships now have increased movement speed in multiplayer games and the movement and events systems reduce the number of stacked turns and desyncs.

Along with a new planet list that shows the player planets they have discovered but haven’t colonized yet, v1.8 also contains several other updates to gameplay such as adjustments to diplomacy statistic bonuses, target modifiers, the conquest military goal, and more.

Galactic Civilizations III and the new v1.8 update is now available through Steam or Stardock. For more information on Galactic Civilizations III, please visit www.galciv3.com.

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About Stardock

Stardock is a developer and publisher of PC games and desktop software founded in 1991 by nationally recognized technology expert Brad Wardell. Located in Plymouth, Michigan, Stardock is a powerful leader in the video gaming and software development world.  Its PC games include Sins of a Solar Empire, the critically acclaimed Galactic Civilizations series, and Ashes of the Singularity. Stardock puts the user experience first through software that enriches the Windows experience for everyone from casual computer users to highly technical professionals. Products offered by Stardock include Start8, Start10, Fences, WindowBlinds, Multiplicity, and more at www.stardock.com.

BRAND NEW POKÉMON AND DETAILS REVEALED FOR POKÉMON SUN AND POKÉMON MOON

New information unveiled at today’s Nintendo E3 Treehouse Live @ E3 presentation, including Battle Royal, Magearna details, new Pokémon and more…

MAXIMUM GAMES REVEALS FULL LINEUP FOR THE 2016 ELECTRONIC ENTERTAINMENT EXPO 

Additional Titles Troll & I and The Golf Club 2 Unveiled Today and will be Playable at E3

June 14, 2016 – Walnut Creek, CA & Los Angeles, CA – Video game publisher Maximum Games is excited to announce their complete lineup of titles to be showcased during this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), at the LA Convention Center in Los Angeles, California from June 14^th – June 16^th. Maximum has revealed two brand new additional titles that will be featured at the show, expanding their already diverse lineup of games: the third-person action adventure game, Troll & I, and the highly anticipated sequel to the beloved The Golf Club, The Golf Club 2.

Previously announced titles that will round out Maximum’s presence at E3 include the extreme action snowboarding game, Mark McMorris Infinite Air, the motorcycle-based combat racing game, Road Rage, and the futuristic, sci-fi adventure game designed specifically for virtual reality, Loading Human.

Maximum Games will be on the show floor at Booth #2605 in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center from Tuesday, June 14, 2016 through Thursday, June 16, 2016. In addition to their full run of titles, there will also be plenty of exciting surprises and special giveaways in store at the booth. Don’t miss it as freebies will include beanies, t-shirts and much more. For attendees that stop by on Wednesday, June 15^th, a special grand prize to one lucky winner will be given out by top pro-snowboarder, Mark McMorris – a Burton Process snowboard, Mark’s official board and the one used in Infinite Air!

The following list of games is scheduled to be on display from Maximum Games:

Troll & I

[PlayStation®4, Xbox One, PC – Early 2017]

Troll & I is a game about adventure, survival and unlikely friendship. Troll & I features a compelling and progressive storyline as players will control Otto, a young boy forced to escape his destroyed village, and his companion, a mighty Troll. Together, they embark on a journey through the dense, harsh and unforgiving forest in a quest to defeat the hunters threatening their homeland.

For more information about Troll & I, please visit: http://www.trollandi.com/.

The Golf Club 2

[PlayStation®4, Xbox One, PC – Early 2017]

The highly anticipated sequel to the successful original title, The Golf Club 2 will continue to expand upon all of the highly acclaimed qualities the original is well-known for. Aiming to build the strongest, most accessible golf game so far, The Golf Club 2 offers multiplayer features, a new Career mode, and limitless customization, allowing players to rise to fame in a vibrant, virtual golfing community.

Mark McMorris Infinite Air

[PlayStation®4, Xbox One, PC – Fall 2016]

Infinite Air is the first open-world, physics-based snowboarding video game built in partnership and close collaboration with top pro-snowboarder Mark McMorris. Infinite Air infuses the hyper-realistic experience of snowboarding with the thrill of achieving massive air in real-world competitions such as Slopestyle and Halfpipe. Players will explore a vast backcountry and compete against friends, building and riding their own terrain parks and carving first tracks in pristine powder. Featuring procedural mountain generation and a full feature editor, creationists can dive into the near infinite options to create and share their ultimate runs!

For more information about Infinite Air, please visit: http://www.infiniteairgame.com.

Road Rage

[PlayStation®4, Xbox One, PC – Fall 2016]

Road Rage boasts heavy melee-based combat racing that promises a pure adrenaline motorcycle ride for all. Featuring 42 story-based missions, players must take the helm as Ace, the newest member of the outlaw motorcycle club controlling underground crime in the city of Ashen. There are absolutely no limits in Road Rage: ride through a vastly open-world environment, play 11 distinct characters, customize your bikes and weapons, and rise to the top of the motorcycle clan!

For more information about Road Rage, please visit www.road-rage-the-game.com.

Loading Human: Chapter One

[PlayStation®4, Oculus Rift – October 2016]

Specifically designed for virtual reality, Loading Human is a futuristic, sci-fi adventure that blends a deep story, interactivity and immersive physical gameplay. Loading Human is an episodic VR adventure game set in the 22^nd century. Chapter One lays the foundation for the story as players take control of Prometheus, a scientist summoned by his dying father to embark on a mission to retrieve the Quintessence, the most powerful energy source in the universe. His father’s life is at stake and it’s up to players to save him.

For more information about Loading Human, please visit www.loading-human.com.

Please visit the Maximum Games booth which will be located at Booth #2605 in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center. For more information on Maximum Games, please visit: http://www.maximumgames.com. For more information about E3, please visit http://www.e3expo.com.

About Maximum Games

Maximum Games ranks as a top 15 global video game publisher of interactive digital entertainment spanning all genres and supporting multi-platforms. The company’s mission is to provide a proven and strong hands-on approach to marketing, publishing and distributing. Established in 2009, the company was founded by female entrepreneur Christina Seelye, a seasoned executive of digital consumer products and channel marketing. Under Seelye’s leadership, the company has been recognized with numerous awards such as “Fastest Growing Tech Company” by American Business Awards, and has made the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies for the past two years. Maximum Games has offices in both the US and UK, and continues to expand its scope of global publishing and distribution via direct reach and strategic partnerships. For more information on Maximum Games, visit the company’s website at http://www.maximumgames.com.

KOEI TECMO ANNOUNCES SECOND DOWNLOADABLE DEMO FOR HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED SAMURAI ACTION RPG, NIOH, ALONGSIDE GRIPPING NEW TRAILER

Catch a Glimpse of the Seductively Dangerous and Fantasy-filled World of “Nioh,” Exclusively on PlayStation®4

Hertfordshire and Los Angeles, Calif. – 14^th June 2016 – KOEI TECMO Europe today announced that its highly-anticipated samurai action RPG, Nioh, will receive a second downloadable demo exclusively for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. Following the overwhelming success of the Alpha Demo in April—during which more than 850,000 players downloaded Nioh and experienced the game’s intense and compelling gameplay for the first time—the second demo is currently planned for launch in August, with more information on its contents and exact release date to be announced at a later time.

KOEI TECMO Europe has also released a gripping new trailer alongside a choice selection of assets that reveal a variety of captivating locations, unusual mythical creatures, sinister enemies, and mysterious allies that cross paths with the game’s enigmatic blonde-haired protagonist, William. The short video provides a further glimpse into a world enveloped in mystery and mysticism, hinting at William’s powers and motives as he sets out on a treacherous path that takes him to the far end of the world – to a land of exotic islands torn by civil war and demonic supernatural threats.

A demo of Nioh featuring brand new content will be present at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2016 in Los Angeles from the 14^th to the 16^th June with more of what everyone loved about the recent Alpha Demo on PlayStation 4: more high-intensity combat, new weapons, never before seen characters, deadlier enemies and a whole lot of challenging gameplay. All Alpha Demo content will be available for those who have never tried the title.

About Nioh

In the dark, fantasy action RPG Nioh, players will traverse war-torn Japan as William, a blonde-haired swordsman whose background as a fierce warrior and seasoned knowledge of the blade allows him to survive in the demon-plagued land of the samurai. Players will face off against other samurai in epic sword battles and intense, multi-target engagements offering a level of difficulty that will truly test even the most hardened samurai’s skills, patience, and strategy. Nioh not only incorporates iconic elements from Japanese folklore such as samurai and supernatural creatures—the game also offers the exhilaration of an authentic samurai sword fight straight from Team NINJA. Nioh is guaranteed to challenge players in a way that makes every mission feel earned and their accomplishments worthwhile.

Scheduled for launch in 2016, Nioh is in development exclusively for the PS4™ system. For more news and information on Nioh, please visit the official website at http://teamninja-studio.com/nioh/uk, Like Nioh and KOEI TECMO Europe on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Niohofficial and www.facebook.com/koeigames, www.facebook.com/tecmoeurope, and become part of the #KTfamily by following KOEI TECMO Europe on Twitter at @koeitecmoeurope and Team NINJA Twitter at @TeamNINJAStudio.

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

KOEI TECMO EUROPE UNVEILS PLOT-TWISTING INFORMATION AND BRAND NEW TRAILER FOR A.O.T. WINGS OF FREEDOM 

Take on Oversized Enemies in Hand-to-hand Combat as Eren in Titan Form!

Hertfordshire and Los Angeles, Calif. – 14^th June 2016 – KOEI TECMO Europe revealed today an exciting and transformative feature of A.O.T. Wings of Freedom, the epic action game based on the worldwide anime hit ‘Attack on Titan’, alongside an action-packed new trailer and screenshots. Scheduled for launch on the 26^th August 2016, the game will be released on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, as well as digital-only on the PlayStation®Vita handheld system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC via Steam®.

Following the plot-twisting events of the hugely successful anime series ‘Attack on Titan’, players will be able to take control of protagonist Eren’s powerful Titan form and get up close and personal with the gigantic human-like creatures! Transforming into this titanic beast replaces Eren’s ODM gear and blades with fists. A first English language demo featuring this game-changing ability will be hands-on at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2016 in Los Angeles from the 14^th to the 16^th June.

KOEI TECMO Europe also released a new gameplay trailer showcasing the newly-revealed feature’s unique play-style! This gripping new trailer features Eren’s extraordinary transformation, as well as the game’s main playable characters, and focuses on the fast-paced battles, towering Titans, and claustrophobic atmosphere of A.O.T. Wings of Freedom. A variety of new screenshots were also released today, spotlighting a selection of the stages where players will fight against the Titans; from the evacuated streets of the Stohess District to the open plains outside of the walls!

About A.O.T. Wings of Freedom

A.O.T. Wings of Freedom is a titanic action game that successfully replicates the claustrophobic atmosphere and fast paced battles of ‘Attack on Titan’, one of the most celebrated new anime IPs of the last few years, and follows Eren, Mikasa and Armin through the events of the first series. Set in a land where three walls have been built around the settlements, to protect themselves from Titans, three young heroes Eren, Mikasa and Armin witness the end of 100 years of peace. As a Titan breaks down one of the outer walls humanity is once again threatened. The heroes must fight off the Titans and discover the mystery behind them. Players will experience a claustrophobic atmosphere and fast paced battle action as they repel the fearsome Titans

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

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