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First Space Hulk: Deathwing Gameplay Footage Released

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April 30, 2016

The first gameplay footage of Space Hulk: Deathwing launched today. The short video gives viewers a rundown of the basic mechanics of the game along with the first look at the game’s foe, the Genestealers.

Developed by the team behind the indie FPS darling E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy, Space Hulk: Deathwing is a FPS based on the classic board game Space Hulk. The game is set on the wreckage of the spaceship “Olethros.” As a Librarian, the player will lead a team of Dark Angel Terminators into the ruins in search of relics. Danger lurks in every corner, as the ruins are filled with Genestealers.

Space Hulk: Deathwing features RPG-style progression, four player co-op, and a new localized damage system that interferes with the player’s Terminator armour as damage is taken. The game is set to launch later this year.

Dark Souls III Review

Travis Bruno

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April 30, 2016

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Dark Souls III
Developer: From Software
Publisher: Bandai Namco
Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4 (Reviewed), PC
Release Date: Available Now
Price: $59.99 US – Available Here $109.95 AUS – Available Here

Overview

Once more From Software is back with another journey filled with death and estus filled flasks. After spending some time away from the series to work on Bloodborne, the company has returned with Dark Souls III. When the company first began these types of titles with Demon’s Souls, few could have seen the popularity that the franchise would achieve and now that the third game in the Dark Souls series has been released, is it what fans are looking for?

Story

Players take on the role of an undead soldier known as the Ashen One and are informed that there is a threat to the first flame and if nothing is done, tit will be snuffed out. Set in the land of Lothric, players must travel the realm and find the Lords of Cinder who have neglected their duties and defeat them in order to potentially set what is going wrong with the world.

Now if this sounds fairly ambiguous then there is a good reason for that as we don’t really wish to spoil too much of Dark Souls III’s plot which, like previous games in the series, is spread thin and is mostly told through item history and various backstories that players will need to look into. In fact, this game feels as if it has the most fleshed out world in the series so far and that is thanks to a few aspects.

First and foremost, the side-quests that can be triggered in Dark Souls III are woven into the story in a better manner than they previously have been. Sure it is entirely possible to miss certain events which means that side-quest will just abruptly end and while there are fewer this time around, the way they are handled is much better and have some fairly substantial pay offs especially in regards to certain bosses and even the game’s ending.

The other aspect comes from the fact that Dark Souls III is tied so incredibly closely with the world from the first game in the series. This does mean that those haven’t played the first Dark Souls will miss out on specific references and even characters that may or may not still be around, but for those who have there are plenty of nostalgic moments that will be occurring throughout the game. The title even answers a number of mysteries that have been hanging over the series for some time, though attempting to figure out everything that the story has to tell will require some close examination of aspects of the world that are quite easy to miss, but help tell a tale in a way that only From Software can.

Gameplay

In many ways Dark Souls III takes advantage of the various advancements that the company has made throughout the series by taking mechanics from both of the first games and enhancing it. First of all a mechanic taken from Bloodborne comes in the form of being able to charge heavy attacks with your equipped weapon and now each weapon that the player will find as they progress throughout the game has the ability to perform certain weapon arts and many of these techniques allow players to chain together faster and more interesting combos though since most of these systems require the weapon be wielded with both hands, players will sacrifice their chance at blocking attacks with their shield without quickly swapping back and forth.

It is worth noting that some shields allow these weapon arts to be used while holding a weapon with one hand, but this is usually at the cost of being able to parry with said shield and considering the nature of being able to properly time parries in combat to turn the tide of battle instead of simply rolling out of the way to avoid harm, this comes at a price.

In similar fashion, players now also have to worry about a new gauge since magic spells no longer work on a charge system. Not only are players given your standard health healing Estus flask in Dark Souls III, they are also given an Ashen Estus flask at the start of the game. You see, the FP (Focus Point) system has returned and this means that not only are the aforementioned special attacks often a drain on this meter, any miracles, pyromancies, or other magical spells will drain this FP pool. This means that while you may have spells attuned and the proper tool to cast said spells, if your FP pool is dry then it can only be refilled by resting at a bonfire or drinking from the blue Ashen Estus flask. With players now having the option to allot Estus charges between healing and FP, it often becomes a balancing act on how many times players will want to heal versus the spells they wish to cast or special moves they wish to use if they are more of a melee fighter than a spell cater.

Various other aspects of Dark Souls III remain fairly similar with the player’s equipment load reaching over 70% resulting in slower rolling and thankfully one aspect that appeared in Dark Souls II has been removed entirely. Standard enemies will no longer disappear from an area like the previous game as they will continually respawn no matter how many times they are slain. This is a boon for both those who wish to grind in case they get stuck and also for those attempting to get rare drop items such as powerful equipment or useful items from certain enemy types.

Covenant factions have also been changed a bit this time around as players will find that they are no longer locked in to a faction. It is worth noting that joining a certain faction can lock you out of a separate one entirely unless approached in a certain manner, but factions are now handled as banners that can be equipped and swapped out in the menu. This means that players can freely swap between how they wish to act in Dark Souls III’s co-op and PVP systems without much of an issue.

Speaking of that, unlike past games that featured things such as Humanity, Dark Souls III focuses on Embers. Players will find that after they defeat a boss, or use an Ember item, they will gain their Ember Form which provides a boost to their health bar and open them up for the game’s abundant online activities. You see, while Embered players can summon NPCs as well as other players into their world to help take on bosses or simply fight alongside one another and hostile players can also choose to invade you. Those who are without ember can roam without worry of invasion but you can invade others to try and steal their Ember as a hostile phantom.

Speaking of boss battles, players will be happy to hear that this game sports quite a number of unique feeling battles against all manners of creatures. There are various strategies and weak points to target as well as numerous optional bosses to take on if you feel like taking on a challenge, especially since one of the optional fights feels as if it is the toughest boss of the entire series. That being said, many of the bosses do seem to have smaller health pools than one would imagine and I found myself eliminating a few bosses without a single death.

This leads to another aspect that is both good and bad depending on how you look at it. Dark Souls III feels like it is perhaps the easiest experience of the series so far. Sure this game is still incredibly hard but the layout of the levels and bonfires often provide the player with numerous outs. Shortcuts are oddly spaced out, with some shaving off no more than a few seconds or slipping past a few foes while others can clear out entire sections of a map. Sure it is always possible that players may miss these shortcuts, but exploration is key in these games.

As far as the bonfires are concerned, there are often numerous checkpoints scattered throughout an area and many of these are so close together that you can literally see the next bonfire point from where you previously rested. This lowers the tension of the game but thanks to the unpredictable nature of enemies, don’t think this is a cakewalk by any means.

While Dark Souls III features a number of great advancements in the series, there are still a number of drawbacks. Poor camera controls remain an issue that plagues the game while locking onto opponents is also frustratingly difficult thanks to the game constantly losing a lock on whenever your target decides to move any faster than a crawl. It also is worth noting that the game’s servers are still rather rough and although the issue did appear less often later in the game, that any time a disconnect with the server occurred the game would immediately boot back to the menu, leaving my character in a potentially deadly situation beyond my control.

Visuals & Audio

Although players will find that they are often returning back to the Firelink Shrine which serves as a central hub where players level up, purchase items, upgrade weapons, etc., the level design in Dark Souls III remains almost entirely connected. Every zone that players will be traveling through will have multiple paths to explore and while they will almost always lead to the same area, its finding the secrets and items hidden in these different paths that are part of the fun.

In fact, the levels are so nicely designed that players may find themselves facing off against bosses in a completely different order than others since some foes can be completely bypassed if you don’t take a certain path at first. This level of detail to the level design is reflected with some amazing looking boss designs and standard foes as well, though it does feel like there could have been a bit more variety with standard enemies as some foes are repeatedly scattered throughout various stages.

The soundtrack in this game is also very fitting for what From Software is known for. This title features some extremely impressive sounding boss battle themes that add an extra layer of intensity to every fight. As for the voice work, the minimal amount that is presented is handled well by the voice actors.

Overall

Dark Souls III may be a bit easier than some were expecting and depending on how much of a challenge you find it, you’ll likely only clock in at around thirty hours before finishing the game the first time and that is even counting exploring optional areas and bosses, but this is a finely crafted experience that fans have been hoping for. With fine tuning to the combat system, extremely impressive level design, and plenty of nostalgia for longtime fans Dark Souls III is a game with so much detail that it is easy to get lost in while trudging onwards towards the next challenge.
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MOVE OR DIE “VIEWERS VS STREAMERS” UPDATE WITH TWITCH INTEGRATION AVAILABLE TODAY

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Philip Federico

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April 29, 2016

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MOVE OR DIE “VIEWERS VS STREAMERS” UPDATE WITH TWITCH INTEGRATION AVAILABLE TODAY

Twitch Mode Adds Innovative Levels of Interaction – and Friendship-Ruination –
Between Livestreamers and Viewers

Bucharest, Romania – April 29, 2016 – The expression “the more, the merrier” has never been more apropos as indie game developers Those Awesome Guys announced today that the Move or Die “Viewers vs Streamers” free content update is available today. Packed full of goodness including the new Heavy Bullets game mode, Teleport Mutator, and playable characters like renowned indie game hero Shovel Knight, the update also adds the highly anticipated Twitch Mode, enabling – for the first time – Twitch viewers to play with livestreamers in Move or Die.
Watch the new Move or Die “Viewers vs Streamers” trailer HERE: youtube.com/watch?v=2ssI4F9Z1Qs

“Today is an exciting day, as now Twitch viewers can now influence and interact directly with their favorite livestreaming hosts in Move or Die,” states Nicolae Berbece, founder and lead developer of Those Awesome Guys. “With the new Viewers vs Streamers update, we included game modes only available in Twitch Mode that allow the Twitch audience to vote on different lasers firing, bombs dropping on specific areas, balancing platforms, deciding who is the most handsome player, and much more. We basically allow the Twitch chat members to decide which livestreamers live and die in Move or Die – and it’s going to be glorious!”
“Because our Game Developer Success initiative centers on working with developers who are interested in leveraging Twitch for their products, Move or Die’s integration of a dedicated Twitch mode is perfectly aligned with our vision for the industry,” said Marcus ‘djWHEAT’ Graham, Director of Programing, Twitch. “After seeing the positive reception to their Twitch mode at our recent PJSaltan of Stream tournament, it illustrates how keeping the Twitch community in mind should be a core part of game design.”

QWERTY Bombs is one of the unique Twitch Mode special events that viewers can control!

Move or Die “Viewers vs Streamers” free content update features:

Twitch Mode –When this mode is enabled, viewers will be able to vote for the game modes played, choose Mutator options, and directly influence gameplay in the following Twitch mode special game events:
- Balance – Players spawn on a platform above a floor made out of death tiles, and chat members control the direction the platform is tipped, causing the players to slide off of it and die.
- DropKill – Each player spawns on their own platform that is slowly descending into death tiles and viewers vote to raise a specific platform for each player delaying death.
- Lasers – The top of the room is armed with huge lasers that are triggered by Twitch chat room votes. When enough votes are tallied, LASERS WILL FIRE!
- QWERTY Bombs – A keyboard layout is mapped on the screen and the viewers can type any letter to launch a bomb that explodes in-game.
Heavy Bullets – New game mode where each player gets an empty gun and two bullets are randomly spawned. Collect the bullet in order to fire the gun, but watch out as the bullets have a “heavy” short-range trajectory and missing will allow the bullet to be picked up by an opponent!
Teleporter Mutator – The new Mutator enables a player to teleport a brief distance forward while in mid-air – even through doors and walls!
Added Playable Characters – Seven new characters including Glitch from Twitch, Tankman from NewGrounds, and Shovel Knight!
New Game Announcer – The melodious voice of Arin (EgoRaptor) from Game Grumps joins Move or Die Announcers list! Hi mom!

Move or Die is available now on Steam for $14.99. To learn more about Move or Die, please visit www.moveordiegame.com, ‘Like’ it on Facebook, and follow its development on Twitter @moveordiegame for all the latest developer updates and news.
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ABOUT THOSE AWESOME GUYS

Founded in 2012 by Nicolae Berbece, Those Awesome Guys is a one-man independent video game developer based in Romania that teams up with developers from around the world to create really awesome games. After releasing Concerned Joe, a 2D puzzle platformer Flash game that generated a small, but dedicated following, Nick decided to give the title a proper remake. And so was born Move or Die, an absurdly fast-paced multiplayer party game coming out in January on Steam. For more information, visit thoseawesomeguys.com.

NEW ADVENTURE TITLE, YESTERDAY ORIGINS, BRINGS TIME-SPANNING MYSTERY TO CONSOLE AND PC IN SEPTEMBER

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Philip Federico

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April 29, 2016

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NEW ADVENTURE TITLE, YESTERDAY ORIGINS, BRINGS TIME-SPANNING MYSTERY TO CONSOLE AND PC IN SEPTEMBER

Lovers of Adventure and Mystery can Cross the Globe and the Mists of Time in New Game for PS4, Xbox One, PC & Mac from Creators of Heralded Runaway Adventure Saga

PARIS – APRIL 29, 2016 – Today, game publisher Microïds announced that it plans to release Yesterday Origins, a new adventure game from Pendulo Studios, for Playstation®4, Xbox One, PC and Mac worldwide on September 29, 2016. Yesterday Origins invites lovers of adventure and mystery to cross the globe and the mists of time for a brand new title from the creators of the award-winning “Runaway” saga, drawing on Pendulo Studios’ 20 years of making adventure games with compelling storylines and memorable characters. The game can be glimpsed in new screens released today by Microïds and Pendulo Studios.

This is the first time a Pendulo Studios game has been developed in 3D, allowing unprecedented visual effects including dynamic shadowing and realistic physics for objects. It does however retain the very recognizable “cartoon” graphic style which has been part of their success for over a decade (the “Runaway” saga, “The Next Big Thing”…).

In Yesterday Origins, the main protagonists John Yesterday and his partner Pauline, immortals who own an antiques store in Paris, travel across the globe through multiple periods. The story takes place across the current and medieval eras, through a series of flashbacks. At the beginning of the game, a young John is imprisoned by the Spanish Inquisition for witchcraft, just prior to the sequence of events that will change his life/lives forever. Although not yet able to resurrect at that point of his life, he has already attracted the attention and fallen foul of Church authorities due to his unusual ability to understand and speak every language he encounters.

Most of the adventure, however, is set in the present day, and the player assumes the roles of John and Pauline in turns as they seek the origins of immortality. Other members of the large cast (over 25 characters) have other plans for them… This will lead to a breathtaking chase across the world, from France to the United States, with stops in Spain, the Netherlands or the United Kingdom along the way.

The game is fully voice-acted and with an original musical score. The distinctive tone of the studio’s titles is present: mature, always offbeat, with a sprinkle of black humor. The interface and controls are equally suited to game controllers and to the mouse.

Yesterday Origins is an adventure game developed and co-produced by Microïds and Pendulo Studios, with a launch date scheduled for September 29, 2016 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and Mac, available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Polish.

For more information, please follow Microïds on facebook.com/microids, twitter.com/microids_off and YouTube.

About Microïds

Created in 1985, Microïds is an international publisher of multi-platform video games based in Paris (France). Today, it represents Anuman Interactive’s video game business in all its forms.

Managed by its creator Elliot Grassiano, Microïds keeps getting stronger and widens its large game catalogue with genres as varied as adventure, management, simulation and action. Through its adaptations of iconic titles such as “Syberia” or “Amerzone” on new supports or through its original creations (“Subject 13”, “Agatha Christie : The A.B.C. Murders”, “Yesterday Origins”, “Motoracer 4”), Microïds is developing on PC, Mac, Playstation 4, Xbox One, as well as iOS and Android mobiles and tablets.

Besides its heroes and heroines from original creations (Kate Walker from “Syberia“, Victoria Mc Pherson from “Still Life“…), Microïds also creates new titles including other characters or authors from other media (comic books, cinema, literature…) such as Garfield or Agatha Christie.

Microïds is currently developing Syberia 3 scheduled for 2016, responding to many fans of this cult adventure game series (more than 3 million sold) who have been waiting for more than ten years.

For more information, visit the official website www.microids.com, the Facebook Page www.facebook.com/microids, Twitter www.twitter.com/Microids_off or Pinterest www.pinterest.com/microids.

About Pendulo Studios
Pendulo Studios is a 20-year-old developer based in Madrid, Spain. Specialized in narrative games, we’re better known for the million-selling Runaway saga, the cult game The Next Big Thing and the IMGA nominee noir adventure Yesterday. We keep on saying that we make the kind of games that we‘d love to play, which includes a love for details, gorgeous artwork, rich scenarios and a definite passion for adventure.

DC UNIVERSE™ ONLINE NOW AVAILABLE ON XBOX ONE

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Philip Federico

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April 29, 2016

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DC UNIVERSE™ ONLINE NOW AVAILABLE ON XBOX ONE

SAN DIEGO – April 29, 2016 – Daybreak Game Company has officially released the massively multiplayer online game DC Universe™ Online (DCUO) on Xbox One. Players can download and experience the title for free* directly via the Xbox Games Store. To celebrate the game’s launch, Daybreak Games has created three exclusive items free to download for Xbox One players: the Powered-Up Cape, Powered-Up Emblem and Vapor Aura.

“Xbox One players can finally channel their inner Super Hero – or Super-Villain. Whether they want to run fast like The Flash, fly like Superman or wield ice like Captain Cold, we have more than five years’ worth of content to adventure through in DC Universe Online,” said SJ Muller, DCUO Creative Director. “DCUO is the only MMO set in the DC Comics universe, and its physics-based combat allows players to really feel like they are part of this action-packed Super Hero world.”

In DCUO, players create their own Super Heroes or Super-Villains and equip them with their favorite superpowers to protect or cause chaos in the sprawling comic worlds of Metropolis, Gotham City and beyond. Players can also fight as any of the 40 available iconic DC Comics characters in Legends PvP and PvE game modes, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Joker, Harley Quinn, The Flash, Green Arrow and more.

Beyond its core adventures, DCUO has continually rolled out new and ongoing events, stories and challenges through game updates and more than 20 original Episodes. 2016 has already seen the arrival of new content inspired by Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and the Warner Bros. television series DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, with Water powers and new content focused on Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, Darkseid and Gotham Girls still on the way.

Episodes, as well as Legends characters and powers, are available to purchase individually or can be accessed through DCUO Membership. Xbox One users will be able to access all content currently available, and in the future, all game updates and marketplace additions are planned to release simultaneously across all platforms.

DC Universe Online is the first title from Daybreak Games to be published on Xbox One. It will be joined later this year by the official release of H1Z1®: King of the Kill™ on Xbox One (as well as the PlayStation®4 system and Windows PC).

DCUO recently celebrated its fifth anniversary, having originally launched in 2011 on Windows PC and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and, later, the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system.

DC Universe Online is licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC Entertainment. For more information, please visit www.DCUniverseOnline.com.

*Requires Xbox Live Gold membership.

About DC Universe Online

Lex Luthor has traveled back through time with news of a dire future: While the heroes and villains spent years battling amongst themselves, Brainiac has been feeding on their powers, building strength to return to Earth and destroy humanity. To change the future, Lex has come back to set off a device that bestows superpowers to thousands of everyday citizens and give humanity a fighting chance. Can Brainiac be stopped, or is this another nefarious Lex Luthor plot?

For the first time, players and fans will be able to enter the DC Universe as an active force for good or evil. A massively multiplayer experience, DC Universe Online delivers unparalleled high-energy, physics-powered combat that brings the player’s extraordinary powers to life.

DC Universe Online was created in the artistic vision of legendary comic book artist Jim Lee, and set within a world created by famous DC writers including Geoff Johns and Marv Wolfman.

Rated T for Teen with Mild Blood, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes and Violence, DC Universe Online is now available for the PC, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox One. DCUO Legendary access is available for a $14.99 monthly fee.

About Daybreak Game Company

Daybreak Game Company LLC is a worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games and emergent gameplay. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as H1Z1®: King of the Kill™, H1Z1®: Just Survive™, EverQuest®, EverQuest®II, PlanetSide®2, DC Universe™ Online, and Landmark®, Daybreak creates, develops and provides compelling online entertainment for a variety of platforms.

About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc., is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based gaming for both internal and third party game titles.

About DC Entertainment

DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating its content across Warner Bros. Entertainment and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is one of the largest English-language publishers of comics in the world.

NEW EVENT AND CHARACTERS INSPIRED BY MARVEL’S CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR LAUNCH IN HIT MOBILE GAME MARVEL: AVENGERS ALLIANCE 2

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Philip Federico

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April 29, 2016

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NEW EVENT AND CHARACTERS INSPIRED BY MARVEL’S CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR LAUNCH IN HIT MOBILE GAME MARVEL: AVENGERS ALLIANCE 2

Players on iOS Devices Receive a Free Civil War version of Iron Man; Android Players Receive Free Civil War version of Captain America

In celebration of the release of Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War in cinemas, Marvel and Disney have just released a new limited time event inspired by the film along with five new movie-themed characters for the hit mobile game Marvel: Avengers Alliance 2. During this event, players will receive a free Civil War version of Iron Man on iOS devices while Android players will get the Civil War version of Captain America.

In Spec Op 2: Civil War, commanders will be a part of the conflict between the two Super Hero factions; those supporting Iron Man or Captain America. In this new time-limited experience players will need to make their choice at the beginning of the Spec Op with each path granting unique rewards. Those who choose Team Iron Man and complete the full Spec Op will earn Winter Soldier while those who choose Team Captain America can add Falcon to their roster.

Assets for this announcement are available here: https://disneyinteractive.smugmug.com/Games-Apps/Marvel/Marvel-Avengers-Alliance-2/Captain-America-Civil-War

And here is a direct link to the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTz6T11d7Lc

Details for the new characters include:

Winter Soldier (Civil War): As a Blaster, Winter Soldier uses a variety of weapons. He’s tricky and acrobatic; while he doesn’t hide, he outsmarts his opponents with unexpected manoeuvres like subtly switching hands on a weapon or approaching from an unexpected angle.

Falcon (Civil War): Falcon is a Scrapper for Team Captain America and a highly acrobatic character that uses a lot of aerial swoops and flips to attack his enemies. Falcon also deploys his “pet” drone, Redwing, to give him additional edge in combat.

Captain America (Civil War): As a Bruiser class character, Civil War Captain America delivers greater damage to his enemies when his allies are hurt.

Iron Man (Civil War): Civil War Iron Man is a Tactician that has extra shielding for both himself and his allies.

Agent 13 (Civil War): Agent 13 is a reward hero for a new PVP tournament launching in the Captain America: Civil War Agent 13 is a martial artist hacker, spy, and shooter. Being a Tactician many of her attacks disable the targets.

More Captain America: Civil War inspired characters and costumes to come.

Marvel: Avengers Alliance 2 is now available on the App Store®, Google Play™, Amazon App Store and the Windows Phone Store. For more information, please visit https://www.MarvelAvengersAlliance2.com. Fans can follow Marvel: Avengers Alliance 2 on Twitter @MarvelAA and Facebook facebook.com/marvelavengersalliance.

About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy-five years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit marvel.com. © 2016 MARVEL

About Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media

Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media (DCPI) is the business segment of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) that brings our Company’s stories and characters to life through innovative and engaging physical products and digital experiences across more than 100 categories, from toys and t-shirts, to apps, books and console games. DCPI comprises two main lines of business: Disney Consumer Products (DCP), and Disney Interactive (DI). The combined segment is home to world class teams of app and game developers, licensing and retail experts, a leading retail business (Disney Store), artists and storytellers, and technologists who inspire imaginations around the world.

New exciting announcements for GOD EATER 2 RAGE BURST™ and GOD EATER RESURRECTION™

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Philip Federico

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April 29, 2016

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New exciting announcements for GOD EATER 2 RAGE BURST™ and GOD EATER RESURRECTION™

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe revealed today new information and features for its next GOD EATER games. Coming along with these news: key visuals, screenshots and exclusive videos to discover the universe and the storyline of both games. Consumers who purchase GOD EATER 2 RAGE BURST will receive GOD EATER RESURRECTION as a free download code.

Taking place 3 years after GOD EATER RESURRECTION, GOD EATER 2 RAGE BURST offers the players a brand-new story where new characters stand alongside former ones. Players will discover more background, new fighting styles and of course, fresh challenges to face!

To get all the information about GOD EATER RESURRECTION and GOD EATER 2 RAGE BURST, you can now access the entirely redesigned GOD EATER official brand website: www.god-eater.com. On the menu: many articles revealing new contents, features and more will come, leading to the game release. So stay connected!

By pre-ordering now, fans will get exclusive cross IP costumes DLC for GOD EATER 2 RAGE BURST from SWORD ART ONLIE: HOLLOW REALIZATION™, TALES OF ZESTIRIA™ and TOKYO GHOUL™: two unique costumes from each game for both male and female characters!

GOD EATER RESURRECTION and GOD EATER 2 RAGE BURST will be available on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®Vita and PC Digital on 30^th August 2016. Fans from Europe, Middle-East, Australasia and Africa will enjoy it thanks to the localization in English for the voiceover and in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Russian for the texts!

STAY TUNED ON:

God Eater Official Website: http://www.god-eater.com

God Eater Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/godeaterden

God Eater Official Twitter page: https://twitter.com/godeaterden

Click here to watch the latest GOD EATER 2 RAGE BURST trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjpU8JF4ryk

SIDE WITH THE FAMILY WHO RAISED YOU, DEFEND YOUR TRUE HOMELAND, OR FORGE YOUR OWN PATH IN FIRE EMBLEM: FATES, COMING TO NINTENDO 3DS ON MAY 21

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April 29, 2016

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SIDE WITH THE FAMILY WHO RAISED YOU, DEFEND YOUR TRUE HOMELAND, OR FORGE YOUR OWN PATH IN FIRE EMBLEM: FATES, COMING TO NINTENDO 3DS ON MAY 21

DLC Map Packs 1 & 2 will provide new content throughout the year

29^th April 2016 – The fate of two nations is in your hands when Fire Emblem Fates releases exclusively for Nintendo 3DS family systems on May 21 in Australia and New Zealand. The latest in the long-running series of strategic turn-based RPGs will see players choosing to side with the Hoshido family they were born to, the Nohr family they were raised by, or forge their own path in one of three unique campaigns in Birthright, Conquest, and Revelation respectively.

Fire Emblem Fates is the latest title in the franchise following 2013’s acclaimed Fire Emblem: Awakening, and will release on May 21 following the series’ best-ever launch in the United States earlier this year. Each entry in the Fire Emblem series spans across different nations and continents in the same world at various points in its history, and sees the player take control of an ever-growing army as they attempt to prevent war and restore peace to their realm.

For the first time in the Fire Emblem series, the player’s customisable avatar, Corrin, is the lead protagonist. Raised as royalty in the Nohr Kingdom, their life is forever changed when they discover that they were actually born to the Hoshido royal family, but were kidnapped as a child by the evil Nohrian King Garon. However, both nations are on the brink of war, and Corrin must now choose whether to help defend the kingdom they were born to, help reform the regime they grew up in, or reject both sides of the conflict in an attempt to broker peace between nations.

Each path that Corrin can choose – protecting Hoshido in Birthright, siding with Nohr in Conquest, or refusing to choose in Revelation – will change the story in significant ways, providing wholly different Fire Emblem experiences each suited to different play styles and player experience levels. Those who play Birthright will be able to take on the Challenge Maps, which allow players to earn experience and money whenever they choose, much like Fire Emblem: Awakening. As such, this path is ideal for newcomers, or those for whom Awakening was their first experience with the series. Conquest, however, contains a different cast of recruitable characters and does not have these Challenge Maps, resulting in more limited character growth and finances, and thus a tougher challenge more akin to older games in the Fire Emblem series, and is therefore most recommended for franchise veterans. The download-only Revelation path represents the ultimate challenge of the three paths, and will reveal the truth behind the war, and is thus recommended especially for those who have finished one or both of the other story paths. Revelation will also include the Challenge Maps and allows recruitment of all but two characters from the previous two campaigns, with one new character exclusive to the Revelation story.

Battles in the Fire Emblem series often see players take their small force of recruited soldiers against ever-increasing armies as they attempt to restore peace to their nation. Combat is turn-based, requiring careful planning as any false moves or failed attacks will see units become exposed and vulnerable to the enemy’s attack. Making strategy even more important is the fact that, should one of the player’s units be cut down in battle in Classic Mode, then they’ll either be killed off for good, or will become too injured to ever return to the battlefield to aid you.

The release of Fire Emblem: Awakening saw the introduction of Casual Mode, where fallen characters are revived after each battle. Fire Emblem Fates introduces Phoenix Mode, where any fallen allies will revive after each in-game turn, providing a new, easier difficulty level for newcomers and players who want to concentrate on the story. With Phoenix Mode, Casual Mode, and Classic Mode, players of all skill levels will be able to cut through the combat in a way that best suits their abilities.

Those familiar with the Fire Emblem series may also find themselves approaching combat in ways they haven’t before. By accessing Dragon Veins on the map, new pathways can be created and travelled across, while the terrain can be changed in order to aid progress or hinder the enemy, opening up unprecedented tactical possibilities. The weapons triangle – where axes beat lances, lances beat swords, and swords beat axes – has also been expanded to include magic, bows, and additional weapons, making careful planning and strategy even more important if you wish to keep your allies out of harm’s way.

After each battle, players can spend time in their base of operations, which allows them to interact with recruited characters, bolster their defences to keep out invaders, and build new structures, some of which are exclusive to the Hoshido or Nohr sides and allow the purchase of new weapons and items. Friends can face off against each other in turn-based combat in both online and local multiplayer; each side can take five of their favourite units into battle to see who the ultimate strategist is.

Meanwhile, tapping in* the Ike, Lucina, Marth or Robin amiibo will cause these heroes of past Fire Emblem games to appear in the player’s castle. After the third time these heroes have visited your castle, they can be challenged in combat. Should you prove to be the superior strategist, then they will join your force and can be used as an ally in future battles.

Both Birthright and Conquest are wholly different campaigns that contain unique challenges, and by accessing the Branch of Fate on the main menu, it’s possible to purchase the opposing path at a reduced cost, as well as Revelation when it launches on June 10, using Nintendo eShop funds. Strategists yet to decide which version they want to play through can find out more about these games in two Developer’s Commentary videos, A Tale of Two Families – Birthright and A Tale of Two Families – Conquest.

Those who want even more content have the option of purchasing Fire Emblem Fates Map Pack 1 via the Dragon’s Gate, accessible after the completion of Chapter 6, from May 21. The eleven downloadable maps that make up this pack will be released periodically from launch through to July, providing a series of extra challenges, opportunities to gain more experience and money, and even recruit a new character. Late July will also see the launch of Map Pack 2 in Australia and New Zealand, which will include another six downloadable maps, providing plenty of content to keep strategy fans busy throughout winter. An additional free piece of content will also be made available during the distribution of each Map Pack.

Fire Emblem Fates will also release as a Limited Edition, featuring a Game Card with all three story paths included, an artbook, a landscape dual-sided poster and an exclusive SteelBook® case. This Limited Edition also lets players get their hands on the Revelation story path before it releases on Nintendo eShop at the later date of June 10. The New Nintendo 3DS XL Fire Emblem Fates Edition** will also launch in Australia and New Zealand May 21, providing the perfect opportunity for budding strategists to join the ranks of Nintendo 3DS owners and experience the latest entries in the Fire Emblem series. Owners of New Nintendo 3DS systems will also be able to purchase new Cover Plates that feature the warring families of Nohr and Hoshido.

My Nintendo members will also be able to exchange 20 Gold Points for a 10% discount for Fire Emblem Fates ahead of its launch, with the discount applied for purchases from Nintendo eShop between May 21 and June 16. Those purchasing Fire Emblem Fates via Nintendo eShop in the first four weeks after launch will also receive a free download code for the Two Kingdoms theme.

Fight for your friends in Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest, fight for your family in Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright, or fight for the truth in Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation: the choice is yours. Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright and Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest for Nintendo 3DS family systems launch in Australia and New Zealand on May 21, and Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation will arrive on Nintendo eShop on June 10.

Notes to Editors:

* Using the NFC functionality on New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL, or by using the NFC Reader/Writer accessory for Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 2DS, and Nintendo 3DS XL systems.

** Software not included.

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

BUILD YOUR BUSINESS ON MARS – SOREN JOHNSON’S OFFWORLD TRADING COMPANY RELEASES TODAY

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BUILD YOUR BUSINESS ON MARS – SOREN JOHNSON’S OFFWORLD TRADING COMPANY RELEASES TODAY

Plymouth, MI. – April 28, 2016 – Today, Stardock and Mohawk Games released Offworld Trading Company, the economic strategy game from Civilization IV lead designer Soren Johnson.

Set in the future, humanity has begun to colonize on Mars to try and seek new fortunes. Players take on the role of an investor trying to take control of the Martian market and take over their competition.

Offworld Trading Company is a new direction for real-time strategy where money is both your deadliest weapon and your toughest defense. With a campaign, skirmishes and daily challenges, players can enjoy a game by themselves at their leisure. If they want to connect with their friends online, the multiplayer mode can host up to 8 people for a knock-down, drag out economic brawl or they can join in ranked ladder games to see who the world’s best businessman really is.

“This game has been an idea I’ve had for a long time,” said Soren Johnson, lead designer for Offworld Trading Company and president of Mohawk Games. “I knew I wanted to create a unique real time strategy game, and when I started looking at all the possibilities, Mars just made sense for our setting.”

The real-time, player-driven market is the foundation of the game, allowing players to buy and sell resources and materials – even the food and water that the colonists need to survive. Players will need to build up enough capital to gain access to the lucrative offworld markets so that they can buy out their rivals and claim the Martian economy for themselves. But, the battle isn’t limited to the board room. Players also have access to a black market that allows them to employ some more underhanded methods for victory, such as hiring pirate raiders, or hackers to disrupt production, or sending a covert electromagnetic pulse to an opponent’s base.

There are four major corporations in the game,” said Johnson, “and all of them have their own advantages and disadvantages. When you add this to other variables within the game – like a constantly fluctuating stock market – you’re looking at a new gameplay experience every time you play.”

Offworld Trading Company is now available on Steam or through Stardock. For more information about Offworld Trading Company, please visit www.offworldgame.com.

Screenshots

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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.

About Mohawk Games

Founded by acclaimed game designer Soren Johnson in 2013, Mohawk Games is built on the principles of iterative design, deep gameplay, and community involvement. Mohawk’s first title, Offworld Trading Company, uses the Unity engine and is being published by Stardock.

Discover how Adam Jensen has embraced what he’s become as he narrates the new 101 trailer for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

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April 29, 2016

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Discover how Adam Jensen has embraced what he’s become as he narrates the new 101 trailer for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

– New Footage and Information on the Storyline Disclosed – Content for Boxed and Digital Editions Unveiled

Watch it now: https://youtu.be/ZGGaVCCMgfw

MONTRÉAL, CANADA – 28 April 2016 – Square-Enix® and Eidos®-Montréal today released the101 trailer for the much awaited Deus Ex: Mankind Divided™. In this new video, you will follow Adam Jensen, an experienced counterterrorism agent of Task Force 29, as he makes sure that the events of the past won’t repeat themselves.

The year is 2029, and mechanically augmented humans have now been deemed outcasts, living a life of complete and total segregation from the rest of society. Now an experienced covert operative, Adam Jensen is forced to operate in a world that has grown to despise his kind. Armed with a new arsenal of state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations, he must choose the right approach, along with who to trust, in order to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy.

Narrated by Adam Jensen, this trailer takes the form of a short investigation, showcasing brand new footage of Adam’s apartment and new locations in Europe, including Prague. You’ll learn more about Adam Jensen’s improved augmentations, which help to enhance his infiltration, combat, and hacking capabilities. Additional insights into the storyline will be revealed, and you’ll also discover both old and new acquaintances, all of which have their own agendas. Whether going rogue or by the book, choices never come without consequences. The truth is still yours to reveal.

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided 101 trailer can be viewed here.

Details of the various editions of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided available on launch can be found below. The season pass will also be available for purchase on August 23^rd for all platforms.

BOXED EDITIONS (PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Windows PC)

Day One Edition – £54.99 / €69.99 on console, £39.99 / €49.99 on PC
o    Extra in-game mission
o    Covert agent packs: this pack contains a compilation of in-game items, including various weapons, re-skins, and upgrades. Using the wide variety of items included in this pack, you will be able to both sport a custom look, and obtain additional tools to support your play style of choice
o    Digital OST Sampler
o    Digital Books (Mini Artbook + Novella + Comic book)

Collector’s Edition – £109.99 / €129.99 on console, £99.99 / €119.99 on PC
o    All Day-One Edition content
o    Exclusive Black and Gold Prism box
o    9” Adam Jensen Figurine
o    48-Page Artbook
o    Steelbook

DIGITAL EDITIONS (PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Windows PC)
Digital Standard Edition – £49.99 / €69.99 on console, £39.99 / €49.99 on PC
o Extra in-game mission
o Covert agent packs: This pack contains a compilation of in-game items, including various weapons, re-skins, and upgrades. Using the wide variety of items included in this pack, you will be able to both sport a custom look, and obtain additional tools to support your play style of choice

Digital Deluxe Edition – £74.99 / €99.99 on console, £64.98 / €79.98 on PC
o All Digital Standard Edition content
o Season Pass
Deux Ex: Mankind Divided can now be secured on Xbox Live, PlayStation®Network and PC online stores. Anyone who secures these editions will receive the Digital OST Sampler, Digital Novella, Digital Mini Artbook, and a Digital Comic Book.

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided will launch on August 23rd for PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Windows PC.

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ABOUT DEUS EX: MANKIND DIVIDED
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided™, the sequel to the critically acclaimed Deus Ex: Human Revolution®, builds on the franchises 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 who to trust, in order to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy.

About Eidos-Montréal
Since its creation in 2007, Eidos-Montréal has embraced the philosophy to always pursue excellence in game development, aiming to create immersive and captivating experiences for players. In 2011, the studio made its mark with the critically acclaimed Deus Ex: Human Revolution®. Its sequel, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided™, is scheduled for release in 2016. This latest entry into the franchise features the studios newly developed Dawn Engine™, designed to support Eidos Montréal’s creative vision for both current and future game development. The studio also provides technical support for other Square Enix teams ranging from R&D, QA, and playtesting.
Eidos-Montréal is part of the Square Enix group of companies. For more information on the studio, please visit https://eidosmontreal.com/, their Twitter account, or their LinkedInpage.

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://www.na.square-enix.com .

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