Full-scale FINAL FANTASY game now available for mobile devices

A New Tale of Crystals Begins as FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS is Available Today

LONDON (30^th June 2016) –   FINAL FANTASY® BRAVE EXVIUS®, the entirely new FINAL FANTASY adventure for mobile devices, is now available in the Europe and worldwide. Available to download for free now on iOS and Android devices, FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUSfuses the epic features of all FINAL FANTASY titles, including captivating story, strategic turn-based gameplay and the legendary conflict between heroes and foes with modern streamlined battle mechanics and intuitive touch controls. Appealing for both newcomers and long-time fans alike, the game has already found resounding success in Japan, with more than 6.5 million players.

Key features include;
·         New items and daily quests
·         High-definition graphic support for tablet devices
·         Achievements and Leaderboards
·         Game balance refinements based on the Japanese version
·         Facebook Login Integration
·         Two types of bundles for purchase:
o    “Early Bird Bundle” will be available at for beginners who wish to grow their characters at a faster pace
o    Other bundles available regularly for purchase for players to obtain characters and items quicker

Adventurers begin their quest for a highly-coveted crystal, shortly after meeting two knights from Grandshelt, and a young girl. With special appearances from classic FINAL FANTASY characters such as Cecil, Vivi and Terra, players adventure through fields and dungeons discovering items, collecting gil, uncovering hidden paths, and unlocking high-quality CG-animated summons.

To watch the launch trailer now, visit: https://youtu.be/gLTo8ikA2-M

FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS is to download now through the App Store and Google Play Store. This title is developed as a collaboration between SQUARE ENIX® and gumi Inc. (developer of the hit title Brave Frontier). The game will launch in six languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese (traditional), and Korean.

App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/final-fantasy-brave-exvius/id1078553808?ls=1&mt=8
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.square_enix.android_googleplay.FFBEWW

Related Links:
App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/final-fantasy-brave-exvius/id1078553808?ls=1&mt=8
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.square_enix.android_googleplay.FFBEWW
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FFBE_EN
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ffbeen

About FINAL FANTASY Portal App
The free-to-download “FINAL FANTASY Portal App” provides the latest and greatest on all things FINAL FANTASY, as well as exclusive promotional trailers and developer commentary. By logging-in with their Square Enix account, players can accumulate points that can be exchanged for various items. Also, the iconic Triple Triad card game from FINAL FANTASY VIIImakes its mobile debut, and is playable in the app.

About gumi Inc.
Founded in 2012, gumi Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3903) is a leading global mobile game publisher and developer headquartered in Japan, with overseas operations in China, France, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and the United States. The company has proven success in launching titles worldwide, such as the widely popular role playing games Brave Frontier and Phantom of the Kill. With ongoing publishing and development projects on various platforms, including iOS, Android, and more, gumi aims to change the world through innovative entertainment products and services, including both original content and collaborations with popular IP. For more information, please visit http://www.gu3.co.jp/en/home-en/ .

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

Remastered BioShock: The Collection Coming September 13, 2016 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC

Three BioShock games. All of the single-player DLC. Remastered for modern machines. One value packed bundle.

It’s been nine years since Irrational Games and 2K took you on a terrifying journey to the depths of the underwater city of Rapture with BioShock. Five years since you returned to Rapture in BioShock 2. Three years since you grabbed a skyhook and sailed across the floating city of Columbia in BioShock Infinite. And on September 13, 2016 (September 15 in Australia and September 16 internationally), you can relive these award-winning adventures or experience them for the very first time remastered for current-gen consoles and digital PC with BioShock: The Collection.

BioShock: The Collection announcement trailer: https://youtu.be/cnB3efE0VLI

Countless fans have asked for this since the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One arrived – and we listened! Working with Blind Squirrel Games, we’ve remastered BioShock, BioShock 2, andBioShock Infinite for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC making them look better than ever*.BioShock: The Collection brings the three titles together for the first time, complete with all single-player DLC** and a never-before-seen video series, “Director’s Commentary: Imagining BioShock,” which includes insights from Ken Levine.

If you’ve never experienced the series before, now is the time to play it and see for yourself why the award-winning BioShock franchise has topped countless “Best-Of” lists and garnered more than 125 awards including two BAFTA honors, as well as many Best of E3, Best of Gamescom, and Game of the Year accolades from respected outlets such as IGN, GameSpot,Game Informer, and many more . The weapons, plasmids, levels, and character models that shocked you years ago have been reskinned and retextured to look better than ever. On top of that, all single-player DLC created for all three games comes loaded in one package. The bundled content for BioShock: The Collection includes:

·          BioShock
o   The video series, “Director’s Commentary: Imagining BioShock,” featuring Ken Levine, creative director on BioShock and BioShock Infinite and Shawn Robertson, animation lead onBioShock and animation director on BioShock Infinite.
o   Museum of Orphaned Concepts: Walk through a Rapture-inspired virtual museum that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at discarded concepts that never made it into the original game.
o   Challenge Rooms: Outside the story of BioShock, tackle puzzles, splicers and Big Daddies. And achievements, of course.

·         BioShock 2 (**Multiplayer will not be included)
o   Minerva’s Den: A self-contained BioShock story, presenting a side of Rapture you’ve never seen before. Use expanded combat abilities with the experimental Ion Laser and chaotic Gravity Well Plasmid, unique to Minerva’s Den, as you face off against the Lancer Big Daddy.
o   Protector Trials: Take control of an Alpha Series Big Daddy woken out of hibernation just before the events of BioShock 2.

·         BioShock Infinite
o   Burial at Sea – Episode 1 & 2 Add-On Packs: This major two-part DLC pack completes theBioShock trilogy by taking the series back to where it all began. Return to Rapture just before the events of the original BioShock!
o   Clash in the Clouds Add-On Pack: Face 60 waves of challenges across four additional maps for leaderboard glory and unlock areas to explore in The Columbian Archaeological Society hub museum.
o   Columbia’s Finest Pack: Combines the contents of the Industrial Revolution Pack and theUpgrade Pack and includes 500 Silver Eagles, five Lock Picks, six unique Gear items, and two weapon upgrades: Comstock’s China Broom Shotgun and Comstock’s Eagle Eye Sniper Rifle.

Remember: A man chooses. A slave obeys. So, would you kindly follow the new @BioShockhandle on Twitter, visit us on Facebook or go to 2k.com/bioshock and prepare for a remastered BioShock experience?

BioShock: The Collection for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC will be available in North America on September 13, Australia on September 15, and internationally on September 16.

*BioShock Infinite is not being remastered on PC because it already meets current-gen console standards and runs smoothly on high visual settings.
**BioShock: The Collection will not include BioShock 2 multiplayer. 

European Women in Games Conference set for September 7th at University of Greenwich

London, Thursday 30 June. Women in Games, the not for profit, games industry diversity organisation, is pleased to announce the sixth European Women in Games Conference, which this year will take place at the University of Greenwich on 7^th September 2016.

The day’s conference will comprise a mix of keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, the HR Manager’s Forum, an expo and the European Women in Games Hall of Fame Awards. Over 40 speakers and panellists will reflect the diverse talent that exists in the games industry with its objective to educate and inspire, and help stimulate future generations.

Keynote speakers include Anne Morrison, the Deputy Chair of BAFTA; Terry Reintkte, German MEP author of the European Parliament’s report on ‘Gender Equality and empowering women in the digital age’ and Jessica Curry, Composer and Co-Founder of The Chinese Room. Conference themes include Careers, VFX and Animation, eSports and BAME diversity.

Tickets are priced for accessibility and there is a competition to attract some of finest talent from UK universities. The event is inclusive and male delegates are very welcome.

Pro Vice Chancellor, Professor Judith Burnett of the Faculty of Architecture, Computing & Humanities at the University of Greenwich commented, “The games industry is growing, and as one of a cluster of creative technologically based industries, I think of it as an innovative and energetic part of the economy which employs a lot of people. Women’s employment in games is growing – and it seems there is an increased recognition of the need for a multicultural and skilled workforce and what it can offer.”

Chris Dring of Event Partner, MCV said “The work Women In Games does to promote diversity in the UK games industry is incredibly important, and the European Women In Games Conference plays a positive role in highlighting the opportunities and achievements that exist in video games today. We are delighted to partner with the conference, and look forward to hearing the inspirational talks from many of the most influential people working in the games business today.”

Marie-Claire Isaaman CEO of Women in Games said, “The European Women in Games Conference is an important event in the UK games industry calendar. This year welcomes exceptional keynote speakers providing inspirational content for a celebratory event that places knowledge exchange at its heart. Veterans and novices alike can learn, network, share knowledge and cement meaningful professional relationships. WIGJ is developing increasingly focussed relationships with the educational sector and it is fitting that Greenwich University has offered us an exceptional venue for year’s conference, we are very thankful for this support. Further thanks also to NewBay Media for their continued support and for making our vision and initiatives public.”

For further details about the conference and to buy tickets please visit http://www.womeningamesconference.com

About Women in Games
Women in Games WIGJ is a not for profit organisation that works to recruit more women into the games industry and to support those already in the industry. It also campaigns to ensure individuals and businesses understand that a more diverse workforce leads to greater productivity and financial success.
The organisation is called Women in Games, but our legal name is Women in Games WIGJ – without any brackets, which mean Women in Games can be abbreviated to WIGJ.
The organisation is no longer called Women in Games Jobs although the website has not been transferred yet from http://www.womeningamesjobs.com/

Space Warrior: The Origin Brings Premium Bullet-Hell Action To Mobile

Android, Steam and Amazon releases soon to follow.

Moscow, Russia – June 29, 2016 — Nekki (www.nekki.com), a publisher of free-to-play action games, today announced the global mobile release of Space Warrior: The Origin. Developed by Caliburnus Limited, the one-finger bullet-hell features fully-animated 3D ships, bosses, and combat effects in a neon sci-fi landscape. Fans hungry for a fresh take on the genre can look forward to Space Warrior’s story mode, which hurls the player into a rich space-opera that spans the galaxy. Space Warrior: The Origin is now available on iOS, with Android, Steam and Amazon releases to follow at a later date.

Building off classic arcade gameplay, Space Warrior’s one-button auto-fire input brings premium bullet-hell action to the casual audience. For a more visceral experience, players can switch to the game’s accelerometer-based control scheme when navigating their ship through its sprawling, hazard-ridden levels. As they progress, players unlock powerful upgrades, allowing for complete customization of their ship’s stats and gameplay style. As they unlock additional upgrades, players can build their ship into a hard-hitting dreadnaught, a nimble starfighter, or anything in-between.

“We’re incredibly proud to be partnering with Caliburnus for this release,” said Dmitry Terekhin, Nekki’s founder and CEO. “We’re all long-time fans of the genre and we think they’ve done a fantastic job capturing what makes these games great. Playing it, I’m always brought back to classic titles like Raptor: Call of the Shadows. It’s the kind of stuff that made us want to get into this business. That said, Space Warrior is very much a modern game. Caliburnus were able to get some extremely impressive visuals out of the latest hardware. It feels great to play and we can’t wait to get it into our players’ hands.”

The most skilled players will have their abilities tested in an expansive story mode that sends them to the edge of the galaxy and back. They’ll find themselves pitted against some of the most challenging and visually compelling boss battles in the genre’s history, each one a gargantuan opponent, packing fire power to spare. Every last enemy, boss, and visual effect was built from the ground up to leverage the powerful 3D graphics capabilities of modern hardware specs. The result is a stunning display of graphic design that demands players execute pixel-perfect maneuvers if they hope to save humanity from a race of savage alien invaders.

Space Warrior: The Origin includes features such as:

• 3 Unlockable Ships, 11 Upgrades:Freedom to customize for defence, power, and speed.
• 3 Different Weapon Types: Obliterate waves of enemies with an armory of space-age weapons technology
• 9 Story Missions: Amounting to more than X hours of gameplay
• 9 Gargantuan Bosses: Armed to the teeth and built from the ground up in stunning hi-res 3D.

Link to iOS version: https://itunes.apple.com/app/space-warrior-the-origin/id1078595832?mt=8

About Nekki

Nekki is a developer and publisher of high-quality, free-to-play action games that unleash emotion in more than 270 million players worldwide. The company is best known for its smash hits Shadow Fight 2 and Vector, which collectively have over 200 million downloads across iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Steam and Amazon. Its games feature a distinctive art style, stunning visual effects and smooth, realistic live-action movements produced by its proprietary animation engine, Cascadeur. Nekki supports independent developers by providing development, publishing and financial assistance. Founded in 2002, Nekki is headquartered in Moscow, Russia, with an office in Nuremberg, Germany. For more information, please visit www.nekki.com.