HITMAN™ – Episode 5: Colorado out today

See the launch trailer here: https://youtu.be/EXLY75s3vGs

COPENHAGEN, September 26, 2016 – HITMAN Episode 5: Colorado is out today.

The penultimate episode in HITMAN Season One, the mission “Freedom Fighters” is not one to be taken lightly. Agent 47 must infiltrate a Colorado farm compound that has been converted into a private militia training camp.  Players are presented with an intense infiltration mission to locate and take out four targets.

“This is the point where the events of the previous episodes will really start to make sense. In Episode 5, the story steps into the foreground and provides a much clearer picture of what has been unfolding and where the story is heading”, said Michael Vogt, lead writer of HITMAN. “We hope players don’t reveal too many spoilers online, but at the same time I’m excited to hear the reactions to the revelations of this episode. It paves the way for an intriguing and rewarding season finale.” 

With all-new opportunities and disguises, and with 70 different challenges unlocking brand new gear, weapons, and items, Episode 5: Colorado rewards players with major story revelations as the season builds towards a thrilling climax.
HITMAN began with a Prologue and Paris location in March, continued with Episode 2: Sapienza in April, Episode 3: Marrakesh in May, the Summer Bonus Episode in July, Episode 4: Bangkok in August and Episode 5: Colorado in September. The season finale in Japan will arrive later in 2016.

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 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 46 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

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. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

NEXON KOREA BRINGS REVERED CHARACTER TO POCKET MAPLESTORY

Fans of massively multiplayer mobile role-playing game Pocket MapleStory will strengthen their resistance against the Black Mage as NEXON Korea Corporation releases their latest update featuring Blaze Wizard from the popular MapleStory for PC.

As the top magician of Cygnus Knight, Blaze Wizard uses powerful magic with her superior intelligence and sharp skills. Using the element of fire, Blaze annihilates her enemies making her one of the most revered characters in the original MapleStory, a game beloved by fans for more than 10 years. Blaze Wizard is the tenth character to be added to Pocket MapleStory.

Pocket MapleStory gives players the chance to explore the vast and colorful universe of Maple World. As the definitive MapleStory mobile version of the popular PC game, players have a complete MMORPG experience with more than 1,500 different quests and real-time online multiplayer action.

The game also features bright and colorful art and graphics, immersing players back into the original world of the PC game. Pocket MapleStory also features:
·         Friendly rivalries with the Dungeon and Guild system to cooperate & compete real-time with friends online;
·         Deep personalization of characters and items;
·         User-friendly customization of game controls;
·         Bright and colorful graphics reminiscent of the original PC game.

Pocket MapleStory is now available in English for free download via mobile device fromGoogle Play and the iOS App Store.

Pocket MapleStory Official Homepage:  https://smart.nexon.com/StaticContents/Brand/PocketMapleStoryEn
Pocket MapleStory Social Channels:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pocketmaplestory.en/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pkt_maplestory
Forum: http://m.nexon.com/forum/17

Kill robots, buttslide your way to victory and get a face full of balls in Curve Digital’s latest compilation

Instant Indie Volume 3 launches today for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

27^th September 2016: Curve Digital has today unveiled details of its latest digital ‘Instant Indie’ digital compilation, which offers PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners the opportunity to pick up a trio of brilliant indie games for a fraction of their full price.

Instant Indie Volume 3 collates three of this year’s best indie games into one brilliant package – and will be available to buy on [date], priced £19.99 / €24.99 / $24.99  – a discount of almost 30 per cent off the full price of the three games.

Action Henk leads the way. Run, jump and butt-slide into the glorious toy-filled world of Action Henk in this fantastic speed runner from Rage Squid. Become a master of momentum and defy physics as you race against a band of ragged 90s action figures to once and for all prove that Action Henk is the fastest of them all.

Next up is Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure – the brilliant, hysterical action sports game from Game Swing. Take control of Stikbold superstars Bjorn and Jerome as they set out on a heroic rescue mission in the name of love and glory. Partake on an epic journey that will test your skill as well as your friendship – and remember: “no one is a team alone!”

Completing the package is 10 Second Ninja X from Four Circle Interactive. 10 Second Ninja X is a blisteringly fast, satisfyingly difficult and surprisingly methodical sidescroller which tasks you with completing each level in ten seconds or less. No lengthy checkpoint gaps. No cluttered control scheme. No hand holding. Get that three star rating, yo! You got this.

“The Instant Indie series is a fantastic way to quickly build a library of indie games without breaking the bank, and we’re delighted to welcome Volume 3 to the family,” says Jason Perkins, managing director, Cure Digital. “Each title within the bundle offers a huge amount of gameplay – together they represent some of the finest indie games this year.”

Instant Indie Volume 3 featuring Action Henk, Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure and 10 Second Ninja X are available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One now, priced £19.99 / $24.99 / $24.99. The PlayStation 4 version also includes 10 Second Ninja X on Vita.

PlayStation Brings Show Stopping Line Up To EB Expo in 2016

Players will havethe chance to step into the immersive world of PlayStation®VR ahead of its highly anticipated launch on October 13 and be the first in Australia and to get hands-on with Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Multi-Player

27 September 2016 – Sydney, Australia: PlayStation® Australiais giving gaming fans attending this year’s EB Expo the chance to experience the future of play and entertainment, with PlayStation®VR (PS VR) and PlayStation®4 (PS4™).

The PlayStation booth will give fans a sneak peek of the upcoming, highly anticipated titles for PS4. Whether players want to enter the post-apocalyptic world and reclaim the ruins of a forgotten civilization with Horizon Zero Dawn™, or sit in the cockpit and rev an engine in DRIVECLUB™ VR, there is something for everyone. Fans will also be able to get hands-on with Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare multi-player before the Beta opens on October 15^th on PS4.

The spectacular line-up of games and hardware featuring on the PlayStation booth includes:

PlayStation VR

Powered by PS4, PlayStation VR is a virtual reality system that takes console gaming to the next level of immersion.

Titles available include:

•  DRIVECLUB™ VR: Get behind the wheel and be transported to some of world’s most stunning locales, as this virtual reality edge-of-your-seat racing will test your skills and reflexes
• Farpoint: Set off on a perilous journey into an hostile alien environment in Farpoint, available exclusively to PS VR
• PlayStation VR Worlds: Step into PlayStation VR Worlds and journey through five unique and exclusive PS VR experiences
• RIGS Mechanized Combat League: Set in the near future, you will pilot fast, large, heavily armed athletic sports machines in gripping matches held at incredible arenas around the globe
• Until Dawn™: Rush of Blood: From the developers of horror survival title Until Dawn, strap yourself in for the most disturbing arcade-style rollercoaster ride you’ll ever take
• EVE: Valkyrie™: Explore an intricate sci-fi universe like never before, where you will experience deep-space aerial dogfights and nerve-shredding tactical incursions
• Batman Arkham VR:Immerse yourself in the Dark Knight’s Universe and redefine what it means to Be The Batman, exclusive to PlayStation VR
• Call of Duty Jackal Assault: The first-ever Call of Duty PlayStation VR experience, will allow those at EB Expo to enter the cockpit and take control of a Jackal, the personal fighter jet in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
• Resident Evil 7: Biohazard:Prepare to be taken to a whole new level of immersive horror and terror with PS VR

PlayStation 4

Cementing its position as the best place to play, PS4 titles to be showcased include:

Horizon Zero Dawn

For the first time in Australia, players will get a hands-on experience with Horizon Zero Dawn ahead of its anticipated launch in 2017. In an era where machines roam the land and mankind is no longer the dominant species, a young hunter named Aloy embarks on a journey to discover her destiny.

Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare

The acclaimed studio team at Infinity Ward reaches new heights with Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, which returns to the roots of the series for a classic battle of two armies. Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare immerses players in a war story that, for the first time in franchise history, extends beyond the reaches of Earth into the vast expanse of our solar system.

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare delivers something for every Call of Duty® fan with three unique game modes: Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies. The game will also be available as the Infinite Warfare Legacy and Legacy Pro Editions, which include Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® Remastered* for the ultimate fan package.

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

Horror Comes Home with Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. Ahead of its launch in 2017, experience all the terror directly from the first person perspective. Set in a foreboding, derelict plantation mansion in modern day rural America, prepare to be taken to a whole new level of immersive horror and terror with PS VR, as no Resident Evil you’ve ever survived can prepare you for this.

WWE 2K17®

For the first time in Australia and New Zealand, WWE 2K17 will be available to play exclusively on the PlayStation Booth. WWE 2K17 arrives as the reigning and defending flagship WWE video game franchise champion with stunning graphics, ultra-authentic gameplay and a massive roster of WWE and NXT’s popular Superstars and Legends.

Patrick Lagana, Director of Marketing, Sony Interactive Entertainment Australia, said “this year’s EB Expo comes at a very exciting time for PlayStation and we’re really pleased to be able to offer attendees such a stellar line-up.  With titles from our first party catalogue as well as from our 3^rd party partners across PS4 and PlayStation VR, 2016 is shaping up to be our best year yet!”

Also on the PlayStation Booth at this year’s EB Expo:

• Destiny® Rise of Iron
• LEGO® Dimensions™
• Batman™: The Telltale Series
• Skylanders® Imaginators
• NBA 2K17®
• Rise of the Tomb Raider®
• Bound™
• Gravity Rush™ 2

That’s not all! There’s more to be revealed so keep up to date with all the PlayStation news at EB Expo by following PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

LEGO® Dimensions™ Expansion Packs Based on The LEGO® Batman Movie and Knight Rider™ Announced for March and February 2017 Release

New Story Pack Lets Gamers Play LEGO® Batman’s Big Screen Adventure

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today revealed details around three highly collectable expansion packs for LEGO® Dimensions™, the LEGO^® toy and videogame hybrid. The LEGO® Batman Movie Story Pack and Excalibur Batman™ Fun Pack and Knight Rider™ Fun Pack will broaden the selection of the world’s most popular entertainment brands allowing players to customise their experience by mixing and matching favorite characters and universes with full compatibility.  The LEGO® Batman Movie Story Pack and Excalibur Batman™ Fun Pack will be available in March, 2017 and Knight Rider™ Fun Pack will be available exclusively to EB Games Australia on the 8^th of February, 2017.

Coinciding with the release of the upcoming film on which it’s based, The LEGO^® Batman Movie Story Pack, will provide a deep, story-driven gameplay experience with iconic DC™ characters in six puzzle-packed levels and new LEGO^® Gateway bricks that allow players to build the Bat-Computer atop the LEGO^® Toy Pad.  The pack comes with buildable Batgirl™ and Robin™ minifigures and the 3-in-1 buildable Batwing™ which can be rebuilt into The Black Thunder™ and Bat-Tank™.  Gamers can play the complete movie and band together with Batgirl and Robin to fight off the Joker™ and his team of villains. Batgirl’s batarang, glide and stealth abilities can reach areas with high security access and Robin’s agility and dive skills provide sneak access. Players can also transform Robin into the Nightwing™, utilise his vine cut, and deflect moves for more crime-fighting adventures. Batgirl and Robin provide access to the new The LEGO^® Batman Movie Adventure World with its own unique Battle Arena with competitive split-screen local gameplay for up to four players.

Batman fans can broaden their LEGO^® Dimensions™ gameplay with Excalibur Batman™ from The LEGO^® Batman Movie. The Fun Pack comes with a buildable Batman™ minifigure and a 3-in-1 buildable Bionic Steed™ which can be rebuilt into the Bat-Raptor™ and Ultrabat™ for additional in-game abilities. Players can use Batman’s Master Builder and Sword Switching abilities to solve puzzles and take down enemies. Batman also provides access to The LEGO^® Batman Movie Adventure World and Battle Arena.

Packshots and screens can be found here: http://wbie-press.com/application/index/ams#product-details

Michael Knight™ and K.I.T.T. from the classic 80s TV series, Knight Rider™, are also coming to LEGO^® Dimensions™. Players can add the iconic duo with the Knight Rider™ Fun Pack featuring a buildable Michael Knight™ minifigure, and a rebuildable 3-in-1 K.I.T.T., that can be rebuilt into the K.I.T.T. Jet and Goliath Armored Semi for upgraded in-game powers.

In the game, players can activate Michael Knight’s™ dodging and dash abilities to solve puzzles and overpower enemies or use his Wrist Watch to uncover secrets behind x-ray walls and outsmart enemies by hacking into terminals and following trails. Players can also fight crime on four wheels with K.I.T.T., the highly advanced, artificially intelligent robotic vehicle, to boost their gameplay. Michael Knight™ provides access to a new Knight Rider™ Adventure World with its own unique Battle Arena.

The Knight Rider™ Fun Pack will release in Australia first exclusively at EB Games Australia.

Players can continue to broaden and customize their experience with new expansion packs releasing this year.  The Ghostbusters™ Story Pack, Adventure Time™ and Mission: Impossible™ Level Packs, Harry Potter™ and Adventure Time Team Packs, and The A-Team™ Fun Pack will be available on September 28th and the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them™ Story Pack, Sonic The Hedgehog™ Level Pack, Gremlins™ Team Pack, and E.T. The Extra-Terrestria™l, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them™, and Adventure Time™ Fun Packs will be available on November 18.

Developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, LEGO Dimensions is now available for PlayStation ^®4 and PlayStation^® 3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and the Wii U™ system.

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SHADOW WARRIOR 2 ‘WARRIOR’ VINYL ANNOUNCED FEATURING NEW TRACK FROM ICONIC ROCKSTAR STAN BUSH  

– Wang and Bush Get Waxed –

Austin, TX – Flying Wild Hog, Devolver Digital, Laced Records and rock legend Stan Bush have announced the Warrior EP, a limited edition four-track vinyl record with music from and inspired by the upcoming first-person slasher Shadow Warrior 2. The limited edition gold vinyl and standard vinyl are available to pre-order now for $60/€54/£46 from Laced Records [lacedrecords.com] and includes a downloadable Steam code for Shadow Warrior 2 Deluxe delivered on the game’s October 13th launch day.

The Warrior EP contains Warrior, an original track for Shadow Warrior 2 by Stan Bush, alongside classic rock anthems The Touch, Never Surrender, and The Touch (Lo Wang Hijack), a remastered duet between Stan Bush and the protagonist of Shadow Warrior, Lo Wang. The limited edition set comes with a Steam code to downloadShadow Warrior 2 Deluxe that includes the game, the digital soundtrack, the Razorback katana, and the Solid Gold DLC pack. The Warrior EP is printed on luscious 180-gram vinyl with a special screen-printed reverse and presented inside a premium card sleeve designed by noted Polish comic artist Michal Sledzinski.

Worldwide icon of melodic rock Stan Bush is best known for his song “The Touch,” made famous by Transformers: The Movie (1986) and appearing in the memorable opening cinematic of the 2013 Shadow Warrior reboot by Flying Wild Hog and Devolver Digital. As a vocalist, Stan has sung on albums by renowned artists such as Alice Cooper and Jefferson Starship, and has worked with iconic top producers (Georgio Moroder, Mick Jones, Peter Frampton, Paul Stanley, Ron Nevison, Richie Zito,) in addition to lending his voice to national and international advertising campaigns for Toyota, Coors, Mazda, Budweiser, Hertz and more.

Shadow Warrior 2 is the stunning evolution of Flying Wild Hog’s offbeat first-person shooter following the further misadventures of former corporate shogun Lo Wang. Now surviving as a reclusive mercenary on the edge of a corrupted world, the formidable warrior must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world he inadvertently corrupted.

Battle alongside allies online in four-player co-op or go it alone in this inventive sequel to the best-selling remake from 2013. Complete outrageous missions, collect powerful new armor, arcane relics of legend and choose from an array of masterfully designed weaponry – including a katana chainsaw that allows you to carve up your enemies in real-time. Finesse is the name of the game when it comes to dynamic dismemberment.

The Warrior EP is available for preorder now and shipping out in early November with game keys being delivered on October 13. Shadow Warrior 2 is set to launch on PC October 13 and is available now for preorder on Steam, GOG, and Humble with up to 20% off for Shadow Warrior owners. For news and information on development, follow @ShadowWarrior on Twitter or visit shadowwarrior.com.

Oasis Games Celebrates PlayStation VR Launch with Diverse Line Up in October

“Ace Banana” Confirmed for Day One Launch, October 13, with “Pixel Gear” and “Weeping Doll” to Launch in Consecutive Weeks

BEIJING – (September 26, 2016) – Oasis Games Ltd, a leading independent Chinese publisher, today announced release dates for its PlayStation®VR line up, starting with Ace Banana being confirmed as a day one release on October 13, to coincide with the PlayStation®VR launch. Keeping the VR momentum going within the month, will be Pixel Gear on October 20 and Weeping Doll on October 27. Additionally, DYING: Reborn has been confirmed to launch in January 2017 and details on Mixip will be announced at a later date.

As the sole strategic partner of Sony Interactive Entertainment and the first publisher to launch a Chinese-developed game for PlayStation®4 system in the West with KOI; Oasis Games has the largest PS VR lineup of any third party publisher and will strategically release five diverse games within the 90-day launch window. Each game delivers a unique and immersive experience, providing PS VR early adopters with a varied lineup that promises fun for players of all ages and types.

“We are immensely proud to have a strong and diverse PS VR lineup to offer players starting with our October launch titles,” said Alen Wu, Global Business Director for Oasis Games. “On October 13, we look forward to having our fun arcade archery game, Ace Banana out, with our shoot-em-up Pixel Gear and the dark, story driven psychological adventure, Weeping Doll to follow in the coming weeks in October. It’s going to be a great month for VR fans!”

The Oasis Games line up of PS VR games include:

Complete with single player and multiplayer co-op gameplay, Ace Banana features full-filled bright environments with comical weapons, outrageous enemies and wacky soundtrack that families will go bananas for intuitive controls and challenging levels that are quickly learned but slowly mastered will make Ace Banana a favorite of PlayStation®VR early adopters. In the game, players assume the role of a Banana Archer, the world-famous protectors of bananas. In opposition are hordes of mischievous monkeys, set on stealing bananas from the player’s stash. As the enemies arrive in waves, players use the PlayStation®Move controllers to mimic drawing, aiming and shooting their bow with an arsenal of arrows ranging from plungers to fish and even pandas! Players will need to stay on their toes as when all their bananas are stolen, the game is over! Developed by TVR, Ace Banana is scheduled to launch on October 13.

Pixel Gear is a colorful 3D pixel shoot-em-up with a variety of humorous cartoon monsters, zombies and ghosts as enemies to defeat. The game includes 6 levels that are filled with a variety of interactive objects that exhibit entertaining reactions when hit, and a host of upgradeable weapons as well as defensive objects that grant the ability to slow down or even stop time. Developed by Geronimo Interactive, Pixel Gear is scheduled to launch on October 20.

Weeping Doll is a dark, story-driven psychological adventure where dolls come alive, animated and fueled by the negative thoughts of their child owners. Players must solve difficult puzzles in eerie surroundings as a tortured girl’s doll takes revenge on her parents—and things only get scarier from there! Explore environments in first-person view as the surprising truths of the storyline are slowly uncovered. Developed by TianShe Media, Weeping Doll is scheduled to launch October 27.

DYING: Reborn is a dark, horror-themed puzzle game that creates a unique first-person room escape experience. Examine, collect and use items to solve a variety of creative puzzle types to escape each spooky room, feeling shivers down your spine at every turn! The game will also be made available the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system. Developed by Nekcom, the title will release January 2017.

In the arcade space shooter Mixip, players are being thrust forward as they control two futuristic ships simultaneously, wielding a Move controller in each hand. As the experience intensifies and gets deeper in space, players can merge the ships to form one ‘super’ ship for new, stronger abilities, dodge heavy bullet fire and grab upgrades to increase weapon power and take down bosses! Developed by TVR, more details will be available at a later date.

More product details will be announced in the coming weeks for the Oasis Games PSVR line up. Like Oasis Games on Facebook at fb.me/OasisGamesOfficial and follow us on Twitter at @Oas_Games.

About Oasis Games

A leading independent Chinese game company, Oasis Games prides itself on serving as an ambassador for China’s massive gaming community to the West with its strategic business endeavors. Established in 2011, Oasis Games was one of the first publishers in China to deliver online games to overseas markets, currently reaching over 100 million players in 70 countries. The company continues its pioneering presence as the first, and currently sole, strategic publishing partner of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) Shanghai for the overseas publishing market—uniquely positioning Oasis Games to bring high quality Chinese games to PlayStation® players worldwide. Its blockbuster online RPG, Legend Online has attracted over 50 million players in China and Naruto Online, the official RPG browser game of the Naruto franchise has amassed a global following. The award-winning exploration adventure game, KOI, was Oasis Games’ PlayStation®4 console debut for the western market. The company is preparing to launch a lineup of five exciting PlayStation®VR games during the PS VR launch window, more than any other publisher. For more information, visit http://company.oasgames.com/en/.