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Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue Screenshots and Character Art Released

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A new set of screenshots and batch of character renders for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue have been released by Square Enix. The images give multiple characters a brief look but most of the focus is placed on the popular character Aqua.

You can check out these new images below and as for the game itself, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue which contains a high-def remaster of Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance, the Kingdom Hearts χ [chi]: Back Cover film, and the new Kingdom Hearts 0.2: Birth by Sleep – A Fragmentary Passage, is currently set to be released on the PlayStation 4 on January 12th in Japan and on January 24th in North America and Europe.

XSEED GAMES DEPLOYS EXPLORATION-DRIVEN SCI-FI PLATFORMER EXILE’S END ONTO WII U

XSEED GAMES DEPLOYS EXPLORATION-DRIVEN SCI-FI PLATFORMER EXILE’S END ONTO WII U

Following Releases on PS4™ and PS®Vita systems, Wii U™ Version of Formerly Steam-Exclusive Indie Adventure Hits North America with Europe and Oceania to Follow on November 24

Torrance, Calif. — November 22, 2016 — XSEED Games, the independent-minded console publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced that the exploration-driven sci-fi platformer developed by Magnetic Realms, Exile’s End, is now available on Wii U™ in North America, with the European and Oceania release to follow on November 24, 2016. Exile’s End is available for digital purchase on Wii U™ via the Nintendo eShop for USD $9.99.

Exile’s End is a dark and futuristic 2D sidescroller offering adventure-style puzzles, tightly-controlled platforming, and dangerous extraterrestrials. The game was developed as an homage to early ’90s action-adventure PC games, drawing heavy gameplay inspiration from classics of the genre as well as thematic influence from ’80s sci-fi films and anime. Boasting uniquely stylized cutscenes, multiple endings, and an atmospheric soundtrack by Keiji Yamagishi of Ninja Gaiden and Tecmo Super Bowl fame, Exile’s End will have players investigate a massive, interconnected alien world and experience a story filled with ancient riddles and modern-day hubris.

Set in the distant future, Exile’s End begins with the megacorporation and interplanetary government Ravenwood – an all-encompassing entity that manipulates the economy by way of its own private army. When its president’s son goes missing on a remote mining planet and all contact is lost, the company quickly dispatches a team of mercenaries to investigate. Immediately upon their arrival in orbit, however, the team’s ship experiences an electrical failure and careens toward the surface. Numerous soldiers eject from the crashing ship via escape pods, but only one seems to make landfall relatively unscathed: an old, embittered private named Jameson. In his efforts to restore communications on the planet, he ends up discovering the remains of the mining colony and learns a truth far more sinister than he ever could have imagined…

Backed by Japanese publisher Marvelous Inc. and originally released for Windows PC, Mac and Linux via Steam, Exile’s End is a collaboration between Tokyo-based indie game developer Matt Fielding and many talented local industry veterans, including art by staff from titles such as Secret of Mana, Mother 3 and more. The game is also partial remake of Fielding’s first game, Inescapable, significantly expanding on the original’s general ideas and themes.

Developed by Magnetic Realms and published in North America by XSEED Games, Exile’s End is now available on Wii U™, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®Vita for USD $9.99. The European and Oceania Wii U™ version will launch on November 24, 2016 for €9.99, £8.99, and $13.00 AUD. This title has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB, PEGI 12, USK 6, and PG by the ACB. More information can be found on the game’s product page at www.exilesend.com

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.

J!NX Launches New Line of Officially Licensed Apparel Featuring Pro Esports Team Echo Fox

J!NX Launches New Line of Officially Licensed Apparel Featuring Pro Esports Team Echo Fox

SAN DIEGO — Nov. 22, 2016 — Jinx Inc. (stylized J!NX) has released an original collection of officially licensed apparel and accessories featuring Echo Fox, the breakout professional esports organization founded by three-time NBA Champion Rick Fox with Jace Hall serving as the CEO.

Adorned with the team’s distinctive logo and signature burnt orange hue, the first set of shirts, hoodies and hats from J!NX’s Echo Fox label are available online now at JINX.com. Additional items, including performance-wear jerseys and shorts, will roll out over the coming season, spring 2017.

J!NX’s partnership with Echo Fox arrives on the heels of the unveiling of J!NX Pro, a new line of high-quality apparel dedicated to players and fans of hardcore competitive gaming. These new offerings are representative of J!NX’s ongoing efforts to speak to the unique personality of esports culture with fashion-forward styles and materials on par with those of mainstream sports.

About J!NX

J!NX, a leader in gaming products, currently produces apparel, toys and accessories for some of the world’s largest video game licenses. Complete with an in-house J!NX brand, the company has been rapidly expanding in the gaming market since being founded in 1999.

About Echo Fox

Echo Fox is a premier esports franchise focused on advancing the best athletes in the world. Boasting a mixture of veterans and new talent, the franchise is making moves on the digital playing field. Echo Fox teams compete in League of Legends, Counter Strike Global Offensive, Street Fighter, H1Z1 and Call of Duty. Originally founded in December 2015, avid gamer and three-time NBA champion Rick Fox leads Echo Fox with former Warner Bros. Interactive executive, Jace Hall serving as CEO of the organization.

GOKU AND FRIENDS ARE ON THE MOVE AS BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA INC. RELEASES DRAGON BALL™ FUSIONS FOR THE NINTENDO 3DS

GOKU AND FRIENDS ARE ON THE MOVE AS BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA INC. RELEASES DRAGON BALL™ FUSIONS FOR THE NINTENDO 3DS

Create All-New Dragon Ball Characters with Special Fusion Techniques In This Unique RPG

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (November 22, 2016) – BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. the premier publisher of anime videogames today releases DRAGON BALL™ Fusions, a new portable Dragon Ball™ Action-RPG experience for the Nintendo 3DS handheld system. Fuse Dragon Ball characters from across the entire series into brand new characters in this fun and fast-paced Action-Role-Playing Game (Action-RPG).

Development at Fukuoka, Japan based Ganbarion Co., Ltd; DRAGON BALL Fusions is the latest Dragon Ball experience to appear on the Nintendo 3DS platform. DRAGON BALL Fusions is an Action-RPG game that combines fighting, customization, and item collection elements to bring the Dragon Ball world to life. The game features a huge roster of character appearances stretching across Dragon Ball through Dragon Ball Super. Players will have the opportunity to enter an all new original Dragon Ball story in DRAGON BALL Fusions’ Adventure mode or prove their fighting prowess in Multiplayer Battle mode. DRAGON BALL Fusions also enables players to combine the powers between characters to create endless combinations of powerful characters. Players looking to share their DRAGON BALL Fusions fun will be able to use the Nintendo 3DS’ camera to take pictures with friends and fuse them with Dragon Ball characters or trade special moves with nearby players.

“The Nintendo 3DS continues to be the perfect on-the-go system for our Dragon Ball fans looking for a more lighthearted adventure with the Z Fighters,” said Dennis Lee, Director of Brand Marketing at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “With DRAGON BALL Fusions we’re excited to see players take their Dragon Ball adventure with them wherever they go and share their experiences with friends through its multiplayer mode and fun fusion photo functions.”

A free DRAGON BALL Fusions downloadable update will be released in early 2017 that will implement online battles, an online special moves trading function, new characters, new fusion possibilities, and more. Additional details pertaining to the free update, including its release timing, will be shared at a later date.

DRAGON BALL Fusions is now available for purchase in the Americas at both retail locations and digitally on the Nintendo eShop exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS.  DRAGON BALL Fusions is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB and carries a MSRP of $29.99. To learn more about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.’s other products go to: http://www.bandainamcoent.com/home.html or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS or join the conversation on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/bandainamcous.

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major videogame consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top videogame franchises including PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based videogames including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z®, and ONE PIECE®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

KOEI TECMO AMERICA CONFIRMS WESTERN RELEASE OF ATELIER FIRIS: THE ALCHEMIST AND THE MYSTERIOUS JOURNEY

KOEI TECMO AMERICA CONFIRMS WESTERN RELEASE OF ATELIER FIRIS: THE ALCHEMIST AND THE MYSTERIOUS JOURNEY

Discover the Mysteries of a Heartwarming Journey in GUST’s Latest Entry in the Beloved ‘Atelier’ Series, Headed to PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®Vita

Burlingame, Calif. – November 22, 2016 – KOEI TECMO America proudly announced today the upcoming release of Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®Vita handheld system (digital only) alongside a first trailer. Slated to release in Spring 2017, the 18th entry to GUST’s popular Atelier franchise takes place after the events of 2016’s Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book, expanding on the series’ delightful narrative.

The second entry in the ‘Mysterious’ saga follows the adventures of the enthusiastic Firis Mistlud and her loving older sister Liane Mistlud. The Mistlud sisters have lived their entire lives in the isolated town of Ertona, where Firis uses her unique ability to see where crystals of materials are buried. By way of a fateful encounter, Firis learns of the Alchemy Exam and decides to take her first step into the outside world, setting off on a grand journey to become a certified alchemist and discover the mysteries that life has to offer! Players will experience a vast world with towns, environments and other locations reaching up to ten times the size of those featured in Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book.

Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey takes the long-running franchise to greater heights with a brand new option to choose which narrative path to follow. After passing the exam, players are able to follow three different paths that focus on the three key aspects of the Atelier series – Alchemy, Combat and Character relationships. Choice plays a major role in the events that can be experienced throughout the game, with the ability to switch between the three paths at any point during this grand adventure.

A slew of assets showcasing the new protagonists and the many locations they will visit during their journey have been released today alongside an announcement trailer which highlights key features of this latest entry in the long-running Atelier series.

For more information on Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey, please Like KOEI TECMO America on Facebook at www.facebook.com/koeitecmous and become part of the #KTfamily by following KOEI TECMO America on Twitter at @KoeiTecmoUS.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP.

KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Burlingame, California. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive®, Ninja Gaiden®, Tecmo Bowl®, and Fatal Frame® series.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

©2016-2017 KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Atelier Firis and GUST are registered trademarks or trademarks of KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. The KT logo is a registered trademark of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

 

‘The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series – A New Frontier’ Premieres December 20th

‘The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series – A New Frontier’ Premieres December 20th

Preorders Now Live for the All-New Season in the Critically-Acclaimed Series; Extended First Look December 1st LIVE at The Game Awards

Today we can share the premiere date and new key art for The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series – A New Frontier, the third season in the critically-acclaimed series.

The first of five episodes in The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series – A New Frontier will premiere digitally worldwide starting Tuesday December 20th on PC from the Telltale Online Store, Steam, and other digital distribution services, on the Xbox Games Store for Xbox One® and Xbox 360®, and on the PlayStation®Network for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. The episode will be available the same day for compatible iOS devices via the App Store, and for compatible Android-based devices via Google Play.

Beginning February 7th, the series will also be available for purchase on a special ‘Season Pass Disc’ for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles, which will include the premiere episode for the third season, as well as access to all subsequent episodes in the five episode season for download as they become available.

PlayStation 4 users can preorder the digital version by visiting the product page on the digital store. As a special bonus, PS4 digital preorders also receive a complementary copy of The Walking Dead: Season Two and The Walking Dead: Michonne.

Steam users can preorder the season by visiting the product page on Steam, with a savings of 10% for preordering.

When family is all you have left… how far will you go to protect it? Four years after society was ripped apart by undead hands, pockets of civilization emerge from the chaos. But at what cost? Can the living be trusted on this new frontier? As Javier, a young man determined to find the family taken from him, you meet a young girl who has experienced her own unimaginable loss. Her name is Clementine, and your fates are bound together in a story where every choice you make could be your last.

A special extended first look at the premiere episode will be revealed live on stage at The Game Awards on Thursday December 1st.

The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series – A New Frontier is expected to receive a rating of ‘M’ (Mature) from the ESRB.

For more news and information on the season, stay tuned to telltale.com, follow @telltalegames on Twitter, and on follow our page on
Facebook.com/TheWalkingDeadGame.

WWE 2K17 Legends Pack Now Available

WWE 2K17 Legends Pack Now Available

2K today announced the WWE 2K17 Legends Pack is now available as downloadable content on the PlayStation™Network for the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 systems, as well as Xbox Live online entertainment network from Microsoft for Xbox One and Xbox 360, enabling access to playable WWE Legends Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake, Eddie Guerrero, Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, Sycho Sid and Tatanka.

For more information on WWE 2K17, including the game’s Downloadable Content and Season Pass Program, please visit wwe.2k.com, like the game on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #WWE2K17 or subscribe on YouTube.

Developed collaboratively by Yuke’s and Visual Concepts, a 2K studio, WWE 2K17 is rated PEGI 16 and available worldwide for the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One and Xbox 360.

FANTASY WAR TACTICS RECEIVES NEW CONTENT UPDATE FEATURING BLAZBLUE

FANTASY WAR TACTICS RECEIVES NEW CONTENT UPDATE FEATURING BLAZBLUE

Popular Fighting Game BlazBlue Meets the Definitive Mobile Strategy RPG in Latest Content Update for iOS and Android

Seoul – Nov. 22, 2016 – The journey to greatness continues for fans of Fantasy War Tactics as NEXON Korea Corporation, subsidiary of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games, expands the world of its epic mobile strategy role-playing game (SRPG) with the “Fantasy War Tactics x BlazBlueCollaboration” update. Since its launch for Android and iOS devices in 2015, Fantasy War Tactics has reached over a million downloads in 153 countries. The new update is now available to new and returning players to download from Google Play and iTunes.

As an ambitious wizard bent on conquering the world, players make their way throughFantasy War Tactics utilizing their heroes’ character skills, the terrain around them, and their friends to help them in the heat of battle. The “Fantasy War Tactics x BlazBlueCollaboration” update will introduce four new characters from the popular arcade and console fighting video game series, BlazBlue. For a limited time, players will have the opportunity to extend their heroes’ adventures with a new area to explore and a new shop to obtain exclusive items.

The “Fantasy War Tactics x BlazBlue Collaboration” update also offers players:

  • Four epic BlazBlue characters to recruit: Play as and unlock the powerful abilities of BlazBlue’s protagonist and Grim Reaper, Ragna the Bloodedge; the Hero of Ikaruga and Ragna’s brother, Jin Kisaragi; Successor of the Azure, Noel Vermillion; and vampire Rachel Alucard;
  • Ragna’s Lost Island to explore: Uncover the mystery behind Ragna’s Lost Island, obtain Ragna’s gene fragment and defeat hordes of enemies scattered throughout the island (available until Dec. 8);
  • Special BlazBlue packages: Buy exclusive special packages in the in-game lobby for exclusive costumes, equipment (such as the 3★SS) and other items (available until Dec. 8);
  • Black Edition costume collecting event: Earn 1,000 crystals by collecting all four of the Black Edition costumes during the event period (available until Dec. 8);
  • BlazBlue event shop: Earn coins from the World Conquest and Dungeons to purchase exclusive items, such as Noel’s Gene Fragments, Rachel’s Gene Fragments, the Winner’s Proof (4★ S), the Triumphant Bouquet, and more! (available until Dec. 14).

Additional information for members of the press:

About NEXON Co. Ltd.
NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile 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 more than 190 countries. 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 2004, NEXON GT has developed numerous hits across online and mobile platform. Major titles from NEXON GT include Sudden Attack, Fantasy War Tactics and Monster Squad.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 DLC & Free Content Detailed

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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 has been out for almost a month and as promised, new paid and free content is on the way including new character variations, outfits, skills and missions. These patches follow on from patch 1.02 and 1.03 which balanced a number of skills which were overpowered and drastically improved load times to a respectable 7 or so seconds. A large improvement over the previous 40 second waits I experienced in my original review of the game.

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Let’s start with what everyone gets for free.

  • New skill for SSGSS Goku: Awakened Skill Kaioken times 10!
  • New skill for Hit: Awakened Skill Pure Progress
  • 6 new costumes
  • 4 new attacks
  • A new event for everyone: Frieza’s Siege! Be ready to defend Conton City against Frieza’s Army, there are 10 new Jersey costumes to win!
  • A new Raid Quest featuring Evil Yamcha, with an exclusive title to win!
  • 5 new teachers: Future Gohan, Bardock, Cooler, Android 16, Whis
  • 20 new attacks taught by the new teachers (4 attacks per mentor)

That is a substantial amount of new content for a free update and many people will be excited to see new awakening skills for Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Goku and Hit. It is unclear what the new Frieza siege event will be exactly, whether it is new story content or simply additional missions but new content is welcome none the less.

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Now for those that have the season pass or purchased the Deluxe Edition this is what is coming in your first content pack.

  • 2 new playable characters: Cabbe (with his Super Saiyan transformation) and Frost (Final Form)
  • One new master: Hit
  • 5 new attacks
  • 3 new Parallel Quests
  • 2 new costumes
  • 5 Super Souls
  • 2 emotes

Surprisingly one would argue the DLC pack is less impressive than it’s free counterpart but you do get two completely new characters straight from the Universe 6 vs Universe 7 arc of Dragon Ball Super. Sadly it doesn’t seem DLC pack 1 will contain any additional story quests.

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All of this drops together on the 20th of December. While it isn’t made completely clear in the press release, it seems those in Europe and Australia may have to sign up to Bandai Namco’s online loyalty program called the VIP corner to gain access to some of these items. While that is annoying the program is completely free.

UPDATE: With the release of this DLC a new trailer was made available and it was also confirmed European/Australian users must sign up to the VIP corner. Follow this link to get your free mentor DLC pack.

TOM CLANCY’S THE DIVISION® EXPANSION II: SURVIVAL AVAILABLE TONIGHT ON XBOX ONE AND WINDOWS PC

TOM CLANCY’S THE DIVISION® EXPANSION II: SURVIVAL AVAILABLE TONIGHT ON XBOX ONE AND WINDOWS PC

Agents to face most extreme conditions and deadliest enemies

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – November 22, 2016 — The second expansion for Tom Clancy’s The Division, Survival, is available this evening at 7pm on Xbox One and Windows PC and will be released for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system on December 20. Survival is included in the game’s Season Pass but can also be purchased separately for $19.95.

 

As New York is hit by the snowstorm of the century, The Division’s agents receive intel about some powerful anti-virals left behind in the Dark Zone, that could help stem the spread of the pandemic. But before they manage to reach their destination, the agents’ chopper is taken down by the intensifying weather.

To survive and reach their objective, players face the most extreme conditions and have to manage cold, disease, hunger and thirst. Finding warm clothes, crafting supplies, scavenging for food, water, and medicine are key for agents to make their way to the antidote. But with 23 other players struggling to survive and to find the cure, resources are scarce. Competition between agents will lead many to fall on their way to the Dark Zone. Besides this hostile environment, another deadly threat is prowling in the Dark Zone and preying on The Division: the Hunter, a swift advanced enemy who displays proudly the watches of the agents he killed.

In Survival, players will be able to choose to enable either PvP or PvE. In PvP, while the Rogue mechanic does not apply, agents can fight against or cooperate with other players in every corner of New York, even outside of the Dark Zone. As PvP comes with additional risks, it also comes with additional rewards, in the form of a bonus multiplier to the total score. In PvE, players will be able to play in cooperation with other players, and PvP is disabled, even in the Dark Zone.

Free update 1.5 will include a new world tier for all activities, world tier 5, as well as 6 new high-end named gear pieces, 3 high-end named weapons and 12 new weapon types.

For more information about Tom Clancy’s The Division, please visit thedivisiongame.com.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Watch_Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman and Far Cry. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2015–16 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,394 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

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