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June 13, 2016

BAFTA-NOMINATED A PIXEL STORY TELEPORTS ITS WAY ONTO CONSOLES THIS SUMMER

The Award-Winning PC Puzzle-Platformer Comes Home on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One

Los Angeles, CA – June 13, 2016 – Rising Star Games today announced that it is publishing the BAFTA-nominated, A Pixel Story, on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, as a digital release this summer.

Released last year on PC format to critical acclaim, this award-winning puzzle-platformer tells an intriguing tale set against a visual backdrop that charts the evolution of video games. You’ll journey from 8-bit pixel art to current-gen graphical splendor, as you play through this lovingly-crafted celebration of gaming’s history.

View the trailer HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO9ayhgXpgg

A Pixel Story sees you embarking on an epic quest to reach the core of The System. As you progress further into your journey through video game history, your world becomes increasingly more detailed and complicated, and ever-more perilous, tasking you to test the mystical powers afforded to you by your Magical Teleportation Hat.

Discover a charming and challenging adventure filled to the brim with gaming and pop culture references as you immerse yourself into A Pixel Story’s colourful world. Unlock the awesome power of your snappy Magical Teleportation Hat, while you traverse six large free-form zones, interact with a diverse range of NPCs, and attempt to stop the evil OS from destroying the universe.

Developed by recent graduates at Lamplight Studios, this charming underdog arrived in a hail of accolades when first released on PC and went on to be nominated for four awards, including Develop’s Industry Excellence Award and a BAFTA. With Rising Star Games on publishing duties, now console gamers can finally see why.

For more information, follow Rising Star Games on Twitter and visit the official Rising Star Games website.

ABOUT LAMPLIGHT STUDIOS

Established in 2012, Lamplight Studios is a BAFTA-nominated, indie game development studio based in Manchester, UK. Formed by a group of graduates, they decided that, rather than get a real job at a real company, they would take a crack at making their own. As a result, their lives have been constant torment and anguish in the name of video games. We are stuff, you don’t.

ABOUT RISING STAR GAMES

Rising Star Games is a privately held video games publisher with a global reach. With operating offices in Europe and USA the company publishes video game entertainment across all gaming platforms from Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo and via Steam. With decades of combined experience and a genuine passion for interactive entertainment, Rising Star Games is proud of its ever-expanding and enormously diverse catalogue of over 120 titles.

www.risingstargames.com

HITMAN Summer Bonus Episode coming this July

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Philip Federico

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June 13, 2016

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HITMAN Summer Bonus Episode coming this July

COPENHAGEN, June 13, 2016 – Io-Interactive today confirms this summer will see the release of the Summer Bonus Episode for HITMAN on July 19^th.

The Summer Bonus Episode consists of two separate ICA missions which catalogue Agent 47’s first trips to both Sapienza and Marrakesh. This Episode is not part of the story arc of HITMAN, being previous ICA missions they are set apart from the main story.

The Icon
When the town of Sapienza is taken over by a film crew shooting a new sci-fi blockbuster. Agent 47 must aim to retire one of the cast members during a climactic scene being staged late at night in the town square.

A House Built on Sand
Set at the frenetic night markets in Marrakesh, a mole for a major construction company is about to sell secrets to their largest rivals. Agent 47 is tasked with making sure the leak stops there.

“We’ve created not one, but two missions for the Summer Bonus Episode and players will revisit the hugely popular Sapienza and Marrakesh locations with a completely different feel,” said Hannes Seifert, Studio Head at Io-Interactive. “It allows us to show what we can do with HITMAN as a live game – we even introduced a crazy giant killer robot, but it’s also the perfect midway point in the HITMAN season before the final three locations.”

The Summer Bonus Episode will present players with a range of new in-game Challenges and Opportunities that will keep them busy along with an entirely new setting for Escalation Contracts and Elusive Targets.

HITMAN began with a Prologue and Paris location in March, continued with Episode 2: Sapienza in April, Episode 3: Marrakesh in May and now the Summer Bonus Episode: The Icon & A House Built on Sand in July before the final three locations; Thailand, the United States and the season finale in Japan arrive later in 2016.

HITMAN is available on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC.

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 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.

About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix, Inc. is affiliated with 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, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/

Hitman © 2016 Io-Interactive A/S. All rights reserved. IO-INTERACTIVE and the IO logo are trademarks of Io-Interactive A/S. AGENT 47, HITMAN and the HITMAN logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Limited. SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Co. Holdings Ltd. The “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks and “PS4” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

Berserk Musou Game Revealed by Omega Force

Travis Bruno

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June 13, 2016

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Those who are familiar with the manga series Berserk are more than likely familiar with how bloody and vicious the series can be at times. As such it makes sense that when Omega Force teased a game that would be their “most brutal title in Musou history” that the reveal ends up being a game designed around Berserk. Currently very little is known about the game but Koei Tecmo has officially announced with a teaser trailer that Berserk (Working Title) is heading for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, and PC.

Those familiar with the series will recognize the moment that is being shown in the teaser trailer and will likely be wondering just how far Omega Force and Koei Tecmo will be willing to go with the game.

State of Decay 2, or Unknown Zombie Game, Possibly Leaked with New Images

Travis Bruno

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June 13, 2016

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State of Decay 2, or Unknown Zombie Game, Possibly Leaked with New Images

The same source who has leaked information such as ReCore‘s release date and screenshots as well as Dead Rising 4‘s screenshots is back once again with yet another leak for an announcement that will likely be happening a bit later today during Microsoft’s E3 2016 press conference. This leak comes in the form of a screenshot and a piece of artwork for a zombie themed game that unfortunately was not given a name during the leak.

Judging from the appearance of the first image it seems that it may be related to Undead Labs’ State of Decay and might just be a sequel to the game. Obviously this can all be taken with a grain of salt for now until Microsoft‘s E3 2016 press conference today at 9:30 a.m. PDT / 12:30 p.m. EDT.

Sekai Project Announces Partnership with Limited Run Games

Travis Bruno

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June 13, 2016

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Today during a live stream Sekai Project has announced that they will be teaming up with Mighty Rabbit Studios and their subsidiary Limited Run Games to help bring a number of their popular titles to the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. Limited Run Games will be bringing Sekai Project’s console and handheld titles to consumer hands through their unique and incredibly popular service of physical copies sold online.

Limited Run Games has worked with a number of special titles in the past though this is the first time that they are teaming up to help bring games over for Sekai Project. As for what titles the company will be handling, nothing was revealed at the time of the announcement but we can likely expect some news in the future.

Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force’s Reversible Cover Art Revealed, Two New Characters Detailed

Travis Bruno

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June 13, 2016

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Idea Factory International has revealed how the box art will look when Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force is released in the West as well as the fact that the game will be featuring a reversible cover art that has Yoshitaka Amano illustrated artwork. The company went on to detail a couple of new characters that will be appearing in the game, including Noie, a new party member that will join Fang’s group, and Junown, an acquaintance of Noie’s who also appears in the new story routes.

Both of these characters are members of the Septerion Club, a new and mysterious force that Fang and the group must face off against. Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force is currently set to be released on the PlayStation 4 on July 26 in North America and July 29 in Europe.

Indie Gala Every Monday Bundle #115 Now Available

Jamie Laike Tsui

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June 13, 2016

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Indie Gala Every Monday Bundle #115 Now Available

Make it a happy Monday with a brand new Every Monday Bundle from Indie Gala. This week’s bundle features six great indie games for one low price.

Road Madness – An arcade racing game set in a post-apocalyptic world.

Genesis of Drones – An 8-bit platformer starring Joe and Gem, two agents armed with a briefcase for a melee weapon and a mobile to destroy drones.

Celia’s Quest – Celia is on an adventure to rescue her friend from bandits in this JRPG that is focused heavily on puzzle solving and exploration.

Adorables – Play with three adorable characters in six simple mini-games.

Anode – A new take on the classic falling block puzzle game that challenges players to match blocks at an angle to create giant explosion chains.

Innoquous 5 – A puzzle platformer that requires players to master gravity to win.

For the first 24 hours of the sale, the bundle is only $1.89, so grab your bundle before the price goes up at Indie Gala.

Touhou Genso Wanderer Announced for Western Release by NIS America

Travis Bruno

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June 13, 2016

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Touhou Genso Wanderer Announced for Western Release by NIS America

There was once a time that, despite the immense popularity of the series on the internet, that getting a Touhou game in the West was an impossibility. Now we have two games being localized by two different companies and now one of those companies, NIS America, has announced that they are bringing another Touhou game to the West. The game this time is the roguelike Touhou Genso Wanderer which is set to be released on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita sometime in 2017.

The story of Touhou Genso Wanderer follows Reimu Hakurei. After touching a mysterious golden sphere in Rinnosuke Morichika’s shop not only does Rinnosuke begin to act strange, but a giant tower has appeared where Kourindo used to be. To make things worse, the population of Gensokyo has also been replicated by clones who attack people on sight. As the Hakurei Shrine Maiden, it is Reimu’s duty to resolve this latest incident and bring peace back to Gensokyo.

Dishonored 2 Debut Gameplay Trailer Released, Collector’s Edition Announced

Travis Bruno

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June 13, 2016

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Dishonored 2 Debut Gameplay Trailer Released, Collector’s Edition Announced

After revealing that Arkane Studios is working on Prey, Bethesda went on to give us some more details as well as a debut gameplay trailer for the company’s other game in development, Dishonored 2. The title will be released on November 11th for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC and those who pre-order the game at the moment will net themselves a free digital copy of Dishonored: Definitive Edition.

Those who feel like dropping some extra cash can also opt for the $99.99 Dishonored 2 Collector’s Edition that contains the following bonuses:

Corvo Attano’s Mask Replica and Stand. This recreation of Corvo’s in-game mask stands at 13.5” (H) x 6” (W) x 5.5” (D).
Emily Kaldwin’s Ring Replica and Display Box. This wearable replica of Emily’s ring is constructed of zinc alloy and includes a premium, embossed black ring box with purple velvet inner lining.
Full Color Propaganda Poster Print. This limited edition full color print is issued by the infamous Propaganda Office of Karnaca.
Collectible ‘Legacy’ Metal Case. Exclusive to the Dishonored 2 Collector’s Edition, the limited-edition metal case is decorated with the portraits of Empress Emily Kaldwin and Royal Protector Corvo Attano.
Digital Imperial Assassin’s Pack. Earn exclusive bonecharms like Duelist’s Luck and Void Favor. Discover new lore and art including an Antique Serkonan Guitar and the book Goodbye, Karnaca – A Musician’s Farewall. The Imperial Assassin’s Pack also includes 500 coins to acquire new gear and weapons within illegal black market shops.
Dishonored: Definitive Edition. This premium package will also include a digital copy of Dishonored: Definitive Edition. Remastered for this generation of consoles, the Definitive Edition includes the original critically-acclaimed game in the Dishonored series which won more than 100 ‘Game of the Year’ Awards plus all of its add-on content: Void Walker’s Arsenal, Dunwall City Trials, The Knife of Dunwall and The Brigmore Witches.

Mafia III E3 3016 Trailer and Gameplay Reveal Released

Jamie Laike Tsui

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June 13, 2016

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2K released a new trailer for Mafia III, setting the stage for Lincoln’s adventures. The trailer kicks off with a man admitting to helping Lincoln murder Sal Marcano and his crime family. Next, we see Lincoln being rescued from a burning bar by a priest and Lincoln’s lengthy recovery. As the last piece of Lincoln’s recovery, he prepares to go to war with the Marcano family, as they panic to discover Lincoln is alive and well.

In addition to the trailer, 2K has released a lengthy 22 minute gameplay video with commentary provided by Hangar 13 Creative Director Haden Blackman that walks players through some of game’s major features and plot points.

Mafia III is an open world shooter set in 1968 New Bordeaux, a fictional city inspired by New Orleans. Players take on the role of Lincoln Clay, a Vietnam war veteran and the sole survivor of the Marcano family’s violent purge of the black mob. Lincoln is hellbent on vengeance and rebuilding the black mob strong than ever before.