NEW POKÉMON GO DETAILS REVEALED

Battle mechanics and more unveiled for upcoming Pokémon mobile game

SCORE RUSH EXTENDED – BRILLIANT SHOOT ‘EM UP ‘BULLET HEAVEN’ ACTION – COMING TO PLAYSTATION®4 ON MAY 31

Twain Harte, CA – May 25, 2016 – Xona Games has teamed up with indie publishing label Reverb Triple XP for the upcoming release of Score Rush Extended, a classically-styled shoot ’em up for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. Score Rush Extended builds upon the original Score Rush (a #1 hit in Japan) — challenging players to use formidable weaponry to battle near-endless waves of enemies in both solo and cooperative modes (up to four players) in “bullet hell” styled gameplay. The battles never slow down and players won’t get even a second to catch their breath from the insane action and vibrant visuals. Score Rush Extended is set for a May 31 release on PlayStation 4.

Watch the Score Rush Extended trailer HERE: youtube.com/watch?v=iYxBfC0RFxM

Please call a doctor if you end up playing Score Rush Extended over 4 hours or longer.

Score Rush Extended is the newest entry in Xona Games’ Score Rush series of fast-paced shooters. The original console version of Score Rush hit #1 on the Xbox Live Marketplace in Japan, and has been a favorite of fans of the shmup genre since its original release. Score Rush Extended challenges players to battle a near-endless onslaught of enemies, using a mind-melting mix of fantastic firepower and skillful evasive maneuvering to blast and blow up anyone who gets in their way. Elite players can even try DUAL PLAY, controlling two fighters at once. Featuring a hard-driving musical score by Dragon Music, Score Rush Extended is a feast for the eyes and ears.

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ABOUT XONA GAMES

With more than a dozen awards under their belt, the team at Xona Games knows what it takes to build an awesome retro-styled game. With titles like Score Rush and the Decimation X series, Xona focuses on what players love about classic genres while bringing them to modern platforms – from PC, to HTML5 and consoles.

ABOUT REVERB TRIPLE XP 

Reverb Triple XP provides a spectrum of services customized to focus on the publishing and marketing needs of indie game developers. Triple XP titles stand out with excellent gameplay, creative design, and that elusive fun factor. A cornerstone of the program is that the developer retains creative control and ownership of its intellectual property while receiving a custom solution tailored to their exact needs. Reverb Communications has over twelve years of experience in public relations and marketing. Reverb Triple XP builds on that foundation by pairing it with production and distribution services.

Telltale Publishing bringing the hit survival game ‘7 Days to Die’ to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on June 28th

Developer Interview and Special Pre-Order Bonus

Telltale Publishing today announced that the hit survival horde crafting game 7 Days to Die will release on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for the first time on June 28th as both a digital and retail product in North America, and digitally in Europe; and will be available on July 1st for the first time at retail in Europe. The recommended retail price is $29.99 USD or equivalent, and the game is currently available for pre-order at GameStop, Best Buy, GAME, and Amazon. 7 Days to Die is published in collaboration with the Dallas-based independent developer, The Fun Pimps.

Set in a brutally unforgiving post-apocalyptic world overrun by the undead, 7 Days to Die is an open-world survival game that is a unique combination of first person shooter, survival horror, tower defense, and role-playing games. It presents combat, crafting, looting, mining, exploration, and character growth, in a way that has seen a rapturous response from fans worldwide, generating hundreds of thousands of hours of community content on YouTube and other streaming video platforms.

Fans of Telltale’s The Walking Dead series in partnership with Skybound will be excited to learn that pre-ordering 7 Days to Die will give them exclusive access to 5 character skins from Telltale’s hit series, including Michonne and Lee Everett.

The console version of 7 Days to Die adds a new multiplayer mode supporting local split-screen for couch play, additional online multiplayer modes and features will be revealed in the coming weeks. The game will be supported by exciting DLC content, with details to be revealed in the near future.

This new interview with 7 Days to Die developers gives insight into what inspired the immensely popular “survival horde crafting game” , as well as what players can expect in the console version.

7 Days to Die is currently available for Windows, Mac OS X, and SteamOS and Linux in Early Access on the Steam platform.

For more information on The Fun Pimps, visit the official website, follow  @7DaystoDie on Twitter, and like 7 Days to Die on Facebook .

For more information on Telltale Publishing, visit the official website, Facebook, and follow@TelltalePublish on Twitter

HITMAN Episode 3: Marrakesh Launches next week on May 31

COPENHAGEN, May 25, 2016 – Io-Interactive is delighted to announce that the launch date for HITMAN Episode 3: Marrakesh will be on May 31, 2016.
The mission titled: ‘A Gilded Cage’ enlists Agent 47 to take out two targets, private investment banker Claus Strandberg and Army General Reza Zaydan.

In a city teaming with life on the brink of a full-scale riot, these are the moments before a coup d’état, where the visible military presence exacerbates a situation where tensions are running high.

Bustling Berber markets, alleyways crammed with stalls and shops, a clinical Swedish consulate and shaded rooftop terraces are just some of the areas that players can explore in Marrakesh.

HITMAN Episode 3: Marrakesh 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 started with a Prologue and Paris location in March, Episode 2: Sapienza in April and now Episode 3: Marrakesh on May 31. From here HITMAN will deliver regular content updates, including three additional locations; Thailand, the United States and the season finale in Japan later in 2016.

Episode 3: Marrakesh is FREE as part of the Full Experience Pack. Owners of the Intro Pack can choose either the Upgrade Pack for $50, which will then include all of this year’s content as it’s released including  live and bonus content – or choose to purchase the location individually for $10 (or local equivalent).

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.

Related Links:       hitman.com / facebook.com/hitman / twitter.com/hitman /reddit.com/r/hitman

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. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property, including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 110 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 66 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.

DESIGN A HERO – SAVE VIDEO GAMES: 88 HEROES WANTS YOU!

From Your Brain, Straight Into the Game! Win the Chance to Have Your Own Character Design Appear as a Playable Hero in Forthcoming Action Game

Los Angeles, CA – May 25, 2016 – Today, video game publisher Rising Star Games and game developer Bitmap Bureau want YOU to don your brightest cape and tightest spandex as they invite you to become a part of 88 Heroes’ design process. Pick up your finest crayon and wow us with your most creative hero designs and your delightful doodle could become the game’s 88^th playable hero!

The criteria are simple: design a hero (or zero!) with a unique skill that will help or hinder players as they navigate the side-scrolling enemy-filled and booby-trapped levels. Entries may be submitted digitally by any means. You could scribble a doodle on a fast food wrapper, create a rich and lore-filled backstory for your hero in a 100-page document – or anything and everything in between.

To help you on your way, we’ve provided a basic template accompanying this press release HERE. Just remember, the three essentials to include are: a visual sketch or drawing of the hero (as basic or elaborate as you like), the hero’s name (keep it clean!), and a description of the hero’s unique skill. That’s it! Closing date for entries is 30^th June 2016. Send entries to [email protected] or tweet your entries @88heroesgame

88 Heroes is a chaotic 2D platformer that is as fun to watch as it is to play, where each level completed or untimely death brings a new uniquely skilled hero into the action. With just 88 minutes to complete all 88 levels, you’ll need every one of the 88 heroes to stop the dastardly Dr. H8 destroying the Earth! Are you up to the challenge?

Struggling to create your killer character concept? Here are some examples of the heroes and their skills that already feature in the game:

• Gonan – Muscle-bound warrior wielding a mighty sword that’s slow to swing but can slash through scenery to create shortcuts
• PowerTron – Robo law enforcer who fires missiles that are deadly to enemies, but also himself
• Neutron Brothers – Scientists fused together in a lab blunder, who can teleport through walls and even into enemies to kill them
• Max Velocity – With a rocket pack strapped to his back there’s nowhere he can’t fly, but he’s a piloting nightmare
• Invisible Sheriff – You can’t hide from the law if you can’t see it coming; hard to see but also hard for enemies to hit.

For more inspiration, follow the ever-growing assembly of daily character reveals for 88 Heroes on Twitter. And, watch the latest trailer on YouTube.

Developed by Bitmap Bureau and published by Rising Star Games, 88 Heroes will release on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PC, Mac, Linux and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, with a target release date of August 8, 2016.

For more information on 88 Heroes, please visit the official site: 88heroes.com.

Follow Rising Star Games on Twitter and visit the official Rising Star Games website.

Please see the competition terms and conditions, found here.

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ABOUT BITMAP BUREAU

Bitmap Bureau is a creatively ambitious UK games studio. Founded by Mike Tucker, Stefan Barnett and Matt Cope, they boast over 50 years combined industry experience. Nothing will stop these hard bitten game-making gumshoes, trying to crack the case of video game perfection! bitmapbureau.com/

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

Mischievous YO-KAI inhabit FINAL FANTASY XIV this summer

New Collaboration Welcomes Familiar Characters from YO-KAI WATCH to the World of FINAL FANTASY XIV

London (May 25, 2016) – SQUARE ENIX® has teamed up with LEVEL-5 to announce a new collaboration welcoming characters from YO-KAI WATCH™ to FINAL FANTASY® XIV. The time limited event will launch this summer and feature a total of 13 different Yo-kai from YO-KAI WATCH, including Jibanyan and Whisper. Players will be able to earn special quest rewards, such as original Yo-kai themed weapons, mounts, and minions.

As part of the collaborative effort with FINAL FANTASY XIV, Chocobo® and Moogle™ will also appear as “Chocobonyan” and “Mooglenyan” in YO-KAI WATCH 3: Sushi and YO-KAI WATCH 3: Tempura which will launch in Japan exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

Further details of the collaboration event will be announced in the coming months.

Additional assets detailing the collaboration items are available here: http://square-enix-press.com/download/67252/7f0f18f34c11e806d7f214460e219c74a35088c5

Related Links:
FINAL FANTASY XIV x YO-KAI WATCH Collaboration Website: http://sqex.to/ykw
FINAL FANTASY XIV Homepage: http://www.finalfantasyxiv.com/

About LEVEL-5
LEVEL-5 Inc. plans, creates, and markets video game software and produces mega-hit IPs targeting kids in Japan. The company specializes in cross-media strategies and oversees corresponding counterparts (anime, toys, manga, etc.) for its titles.

The company’s flagship PROFESSOR LAYTON™ series has shipped over 15.5 million units worldwide, The Ni no Kuni™ series, featuring animations created by the Academy Award-winning Studio Ghibli, has sold over 1.5 million titles worldwide and received numerous prominent game awards.

LEVEL-5’s cross-media titles include INAZUMA ELEVEN™, Little Battlers eXperience, and most recently, YO-KAI WATCH, which has sold over 10 million copies of its games worldwide.

All forms of YO-KAI WATCH merchandise, including toys and games, are universally popular among people of all ages.

While maintaining its foundation as a game company, LEVEL-5 Inc. continues to actively explore collaborations with other media as it strives to flourish as a world-class entertainment brand. To learn more, please visit www.level5.co.jp/abby .

About YO-KAI WATCH
YO-KAI WATCH is a cross-media universe that follows the hilarious misadventures of an average human boy and his involvement with the mischievous Yo-kai all around him. Our young hero obtains a special watch that empowers him to discover and summon the mysterious Yo-kai, befriend them, and work together to solve everyday problems . . . that are often caused by other trouble-making Yo-kai!

YO-KAI WATCH is poised to take the North American mobile market by storm after its successful Nintendo 3DS video game launch, vaulting to the top of the TV ratings, and its toys selling out around the country.

About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of the Square Enix Europe business unit, 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. 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 boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 110 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 66 million units worldwide and 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://www.square-enix.com/eu/en/ .

FINAL FANTASY XIV © 2010-2016 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.
FINAL FANTASY, FINAL FANTASY: Heavensward logo, A REALM REBORN, DRAGON QUEST, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, SPACE INVADERS and TAITO are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix Group. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE REVEALS DETAILS FOR ‘HERO MODE’ IN UPCOMING STRATEGY EPIC ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIII 

New videos and a variety of screenshots showcasing the historical simulation mode also revealed!

Hertfordshire, 25^th May 2016- Koei Tecmo Europe today revealed a variety of new assets and details of the Hero Mode for the latest entry to the renowned strategy series, Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII, available on PlayStation4 computer entertainment system (physical and digital), and PC via Steam from the 8^th July 2016.

In Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII players will have the option to relive the historic battles which led to the unification of 2^nd century China through the historical simulation and comprehensive tutorial, ‘Hero Mode’. As well as learning how best to utilise the in-depth strategic gameplay and advanced game mechanics, players will be able to experience a story rich in Chinese history. Detailed CG cutscenes have been crafted to further immerse the players in this historically accurate tale that highlights the most heroic deeds of the strongest, wisest, or most powerful characters of the Three Kingdoms Era.

To showcase this immersive mode, Koei Tecmo released two cutscenes illustrating the gripping drama of this era of political instability.  The first covers the Oath of the Peach Garden, detailing the moment Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei made an oath to become sworn brothers. In the second players can view a scene from the Battle of Hulao Pass. The three sworn brothers, after joining the allied army to kill the tyrant Dong Zhuo, need to fight his most powerful officer, Lu Bu.

Koei Tecmo also released a selection of Character Portraits for the prominent military figures found within Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII. Featuring fan favourites such as Zhao Yun, Taishi Ci, Lu Meng, Li Dian and Xu Zhu. For these characters there are two alternate poses which are used throughout the game. Battle poses are used in communication between characters in the midst of battle, displaying their battle stance. The Civic poses on the other hand are used outside of battle, highlighting each character’s personality.

To keep updated on ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIII news please visit www.facebook.com/koeigames or www.koeitecmoeurope.co.uk/rtkxiii and follow us on twitter @koeitecmoeurope 

About Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII

Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII takes place during a turbulent era of political instability, large-scale conflict, and human drama. Based on the beloved novel of the same name, it tells the tale of a collapsing dynasty and the power-hungry emerging factions during the fateful events leading to the unification of 2^nd century China. Blending deep strategic, and historically accurate, warfare on beautifully detailed battlegrounds, players are called to climb the proverbial leadership ladder as one of 700 historical characters or to create their own hero and write their own page in history.

New trailers for STAR OCEAN: Integrity And Faithlessness introduce new characters and showcase game system

Exclusive Dynamic Character Theme for PlayStation^®Store Also Announced

LONDON (25^th May 2016) –   Square Enix Ltd., today revealed a selection a trailers to further introduce fans to the universe of STAR OCEAN®: Integrity and Faithlessness™. The new character spotlight videos feature all-new footage introducing the characters Anne and Emmerson, a pair of travelers who join Fidel on his quest to protect Relia, and the Kingdom of Trei’kur, a desolate wasteland country currently at war with Fidel’s home country of Resulia.

To watch the new character trailers now, visit: Anne – https://youtu.be/7CPXXrYoZA0 / Emmerson – https://youtu.be/ygzoG5Kk794

A brand new gameplay trailer also showcases a variety of gameplay systems both new and familiar to the STAR OCEAN series, including;
·         “Item Creation,” a recipe based system
·         “Synthesis,” a way for players to obtain extremely rare gear
·         “Private Actions,” a system which allows players to learn more about the characters and ultimately affecting the type of ending they will receive

To watch the new gameplay trailer, visit: https://youtu.be/g036VIUhN-s

A new dynamic character theme was also announced exclusively for fans who pre-order the Digital Day One Edition from the PlayStation®Store. The theme features the main characters, Fidel in the city of Central Resulia, Miki in her hometown of Stahl, and Relia in the team’s spaceship, with music from the soundtrack composed by Motoi Sakuraba.

STAR OCEAN: Integrity and Faithlessness will be released in Europe and PAL territories on 1^stJuly 2016 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. The game will be available with English and French in-game text only.

A Collector’s Edition which features a steelbook™ case, 80-page artbook, in-game DLC and much more will also be available in limited quantities. The Collector’s Edition is available to pre-order now exclusively from SQUARE ENIX Online store, priced at £84.99 / €99.99. For more information, visit the Square Enix store.

Related Links
Official Homepage: http://staroceangame.com
Official Facebook®: https://www.facebook.com/starocean/
Official Twitter®: https://twitter.com/starocean

About STAR OCEAN: Integrity and Faithlessness
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.

About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of the Square Enix Europe business unit, 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. 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 boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 110 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 66 million units worldwide and 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://www.square-enix.com/eu/en/ .

STAR OCEAN: INTEGRITY AND FAITHLESSNESS © 2016 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Developed by tri-Ace Inc. CHARACTER DESIGN：akiman

STAR OCEAN, INTEGRITY AND FAITHLESSNESS, the STAR OCEAN: INTEGRITY AND FAITHLESSNESS logo, FINAL FANTASY, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.