ARK: SURVIVAL EVOLVED ON STEAM GETS UPDATE: DIREBEARS, SPIDERS AND MANTAS — OH MY!

Seattle, WA – April 20, 2016 – Studio Wildcard, the studio that never sleeps, has a week filled with amazing content updates starting with its Steam version of ARK: Survival Evolved. Follow @SurviveTheArk for all breaking news including live updates from PAX East!

Starting today survivors will be able to spot Direbears prowling the island and the deadly Manta swimming off shore. In other ARK news, two new structures are now available, the Chemistry Table and Primitive Cannon, along with the unveiling of the first Boss Arena — the Broodmother!! The Broodmother battle is much more epic and dangerous now that Tribes must face her in her very own cobwebbed lair deep within the ARK… but bring some trusty Dinosaurs to the fight and you might just survive!

• Watch it on YouTube HERE: youtube.com/watch?v=4_QvVE9X9qo

Arctodus Dirus: Found primarily among the Island’s mountain and tundra regions, Arctodus Dirus is an imposing creature. Commonly known as a Direbear, it is both enormous in size and territorial by nature. It ignores most non-hostile creatures while going about its daily routine of scavenging for meat and edible plant life. That is until intruders enter the territory it considers its own at which point it viciously attacks. Most often it is smartest to just run from an angry Direbear. Once tamed the Direbear is a strong and reliable mount.

Manta Mobula:  Known simply as Manta, this water creature appears to be a saltwater ray, but it has developed the ability to also swim into the Island’s rivers and shallows, as well as through the open ocean. Normally docile, the Manta Mobula is a carnivore only in that it consumes plankton. While not the fastest swimmer around the island Manta Mobula is among the deadliest of small ocean mounts and can be ridden bare-back. Tribes who value striking power over speed often keep large schools of Manta to ride. Its capability to briefly leap out of water provides it a showy tactic for avoiding combat as well. Fortunately Manta Mobula is usually not aggressive, unless encroached.

Feel like riding a dinosaur? Join the ARK community forums HERE: steamcommunity.com/app/346110/discussions/

ARK: Survival Evolved will launch in 2016 on Xbox One via the ID@Xbox program, PlayStation^®4 with Project Morpheus support, and full release on Steam PC. The game is currently playable in Microsoft’s Game Preview on Xbox One and Steam’s Early Access program, which includes Oculus Rift VR support and an integration of Steam community features such as Steam Economy and Steam Workshop for custom maps and mods. Players can host private/LAN servers and have access to a custom-built version of the Unreal Engine 4 Editor for creating mods. The world of ARK is designed to be modder-friendly and ever-expanding!

To join our growing band of survivors, journey to Steam or Microsoft’s Game Preview on Xbox One to download the game. For the latest updates follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, visit the Website at playark.com and watch us tame and train leviathan dinosaurs on Twitch.TV.

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ABOUT STUDIO WILDCARD

Studio Wildcard was co-founded in 2014 by Jesse Rapczak, former Technical Art Director at Microsoft Game Studios, with the mission of bringing AAA quality to ambitious indie productions that are designed for core gamers. With 12 years of industry experience across multiple independent and studio-backed titles, Jesse has teamed up with other veteran developers for a Seattle, WA-based development studio that also includes distributed team members across multiple continents. Wherever talented, driven developers may reside, Studio Wildcard intends to seek out and work with them!

ABOUT INSTINCT GAMES

Instinct Games is Egypt’s leading game development studio. Started in 2011 by former Timeline Interactive co-founders, the Instinct Games team develops and produces video games on all major platforms utilizing its competent technical team. Its mission is to collaborate with world class partners to foster Egypt’s video game development ecosystem and set a precedent of high quality, low cost, entertaining indie games with worldwide appeal.

ROCKET LEAGUE’S NEW HOOPS MODE TAKES TO THE COURT ON APRIL 26

SAN DIEGO, CA – April 20, 2016 – Independent video game developer and publisher, Psyonix, is pleased to announce that on Tuesday, April 26, Rocket League fans can download the highly-anticipated basketball-inspired Hoops mode for FREE as part of a regularly-scheduled game update. In addition, an officially-licensed “NBA Flag Pack,” containing the logos of all 30 NBA teams represented as in-game flags, will also be available for sale as premium DLC.

Following the positive community reaction to the “Snow Day” Hockey Mode released late last year, Psyonix’s new Hoops mode adds a dynamic basketball twist to the wildly-successful soccer-meets-driving concept. In addition to the mode itself, Rocket League Hoops will also come with a FREE new arena called “Dunk House,” where the net itself can be used as a ramp for the ball, and Aerials and wall-play is the key to victory. The new Hoops mode update is FREE on Xbox One, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC via Steam and includes a NBA logo flag for all players.

For basketball fans eager to represent their favorite NBA team on the Rocket League hardwood, the NBA Flag Pack retails for $1.99 USD (or regional equivalent) and gives players immediate access to all 30 teams.

Watch the new Hoops mode on YouTube HERE: youtu.be/GcT706B4eZI

Winner or nominee of more than 100 game of the year awards, Rocket League is one of the most critically-acclaimed games of 2015. Boasting a community of more than 14 million players, Rocket League is a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem that offers easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven competition. Available digitally on Xbox One, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC via Steam, Rocket League includes more than 100 billion possible customization combinations, a fully-featured offline season mode, multiple game types, casual and competitive online matches, and special “Mutators” that let you change the rules entirely.

To learn more about Rocket League, please visit www.RocketLeagueGame.com, “Like” it on Facebook, and follow it on Twitter @RocketLeague for all the latest developer updates and news.

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ABOUT PSYONIX
Based in San Diego, CA, Psyonix is a critically-acclaimed independent video game developer and leading experts in Unreal Engine technology. For more than a decade, the studio has been a driving force behind some of the most successful games in the industry, including Gears of War, Mass Effect 3, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Bulletstorm, Unreal Tournament III, Unreal Tournament 2004, and the award-winning Sports-Action hit, Rocket League. 

For more information, visit www.psyonix.com.

STUNT RACES NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE CREW^® WILD RUN

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LONDON, UK — April 20, 2016 — Today, Ubisoft^® announced that a new mode, Stunt Races, is now available in the latest update for The Crew^® Wild Run. Starting today, players will be challenged to perform tricks and stunts with their bikes on specialised tracks. Time and skill will be needed to reach the highest score.

Players will put their skills to the test in off-road races, where they’ll have to complete a maximum number of stunts while hitting all the checkpoints as quickly as possible. To score, challengers put their talent on display and show off all their tricks – from 360s to front and backflips. To help them perform the most impressive stunts, several jump ramps are located along the course. Style and timing are both key to mastering Stunt Races.

Stunt Races are available in “The Summit,” and are only open to Dirt and Raid motorbikes. Along with the Stunt Races, this extensive April update also introduces the Save & Share feature for the “Freedrive” and “Speedtrap” challenges. Players are now able to create and save up to 10 challenges. Using their unique ID, they can then share them with other players in the game and via social media.

The update also includes new video tools that let players further express their creativity by tweaking weather effects and by taking control of new cameras and points of view.

More details about the April update can be found here: http://thecrew-game.ubi.com/portal/en-GB/newslist/details.aspx?c=tcm:154-245949-16&ct=tcm:148-76770-32

For more information about The Crew, please visit the game’s official website: http://thecrew-game.ubi.com/portal/en-GB/home/index.aspx

DUNGEON PUNKS REINVENTS THE SIDE-SCROLLING BRAWLER RPG WITH TAG-TEAM GAMEPLAY ON PLAYSTATION®4, XBOX® ONE, AND PC THIS SUMMER

Hyper Awesome Entertainment to Debut Game at PAX East This Week in Boston
NEW YORK—APRIL 20, 2016—Hyper Awesome Entertainment LLC, an independent developer of RPGs, will introduce a unique new kind of tag-team side-scrolling brawler RPG with the release of Dungeon Punks for PlayStation®4, Xbox® One, and personal computer. The game looks to reintroduce the feel of multiplayer camaraderie from the arcades of the past by combining key elements of RPGs, fighting games, and 2.5D brawlers into one incredible experience.

Dungeon Punks will debut with live hands-on gameplay at this week’s PAX East in Boston, MA, and can be found in Booth #11233.

“Dungeon Punks combines our favorite ideas from old-school brawlers, RPGs and fighting games to mash-up the intense tactical play you can get from a great fighter with the joy of trouncing tons of bad guys with devastating magic from RPGs,” said Dan Goldstein, co-founder and developer, Hyper Awesome Entertainment. “The tag-team part of Dungeon Punks really sets the game apart with uniquely equipped heroes that work as a team to create fun and devastating combos. In the end, Dungeon Punks feels like playing a Street Fighter RPG – and that is an incredible thing to play with friends!”

About Dungeon Punks
Dungeon Punks is a multiplayer side-scrolling brawler RPG with a unique tag-team system that allows each player to control two heroes at once, while managing and controlling a full party of up to six heroes. The adventure can be enjoyed cooperatively by up to three players via couch co-op, or solo with computer-controlled teammates.

Key game features include:

• Incredible combination of brawler, fighting game, RPG and side-scrolling gameplay;
• Six wild heroes, each with a distinct and unusual personality as well as unique class-specific special moves;
• A darkly humorous storyline that navigates a world of medieval fantasy where magic has taken the place of technology and the resurrection insurance industry has run amok;
• An enormous amount of special magical attacks;
• Highly responsive environments that interact with player and enemy actions, allowing heroes to bring additional punishment upon enemies;
• A large variety of gorgeous levels offering non-linear exploration choices;
• Additional features that make Dungeon Punks a complete Action RPG experience, including tons of quests, mounts, traps, power-ups, weapon types, and distinctive boss monsters.

Dungeon Punks is expected to be available for PlayStation®4, Xbox® One, and PC this summer. For more information, please visit the official site at www.DungeonPunksGame.com.

ABOUT HYPER AWESOME ENTERTAINMENT
Hyper Awesome Entertainment, founded by brothers Dan and Joshua Goldstein, specializes in multiplayer games both online and off. As brothers, the duo have been playing games together since they were kids, and making award-winning games together since 2001. Their goal with Hyper Awesome is to create a deep sense of community and collaboration by making games that foster dynamic interactions between players in unique and memorable worlds.

Pokémon TV application relaunches with brand-new on-the-go features

Download functionality and notifications ensure that fans never miss their favourite movies, episodes, and special animated features

MINDFIELD GAMES RELEASES SCI-FI EXPLORATION ADVENTURE GAME P.O.L.L.E.N ON WINDOWS PC

Near-final VR Beta of P.O.L.L.E.N Also Available Today on Oculus Rift

HELSINKI – April 20, 2016 – Mindfield Games has released P.O.L.L.E.N – an original, first-person exploration adventure game fully designed to be played on both traditional monitors and virtual reality devices – on Windows PC and as a near-final beta on Oculus Rift. The title features mouse/keyboard and gamepad support, with remaining VR optimizations expected to arrive as a free update soon after launch.

P.O.L.L.E.N has been crafted to deliver two experiences in one game: a captivatingly atmospheric journey through a seemingly abandoned lunar station on standard displays, as well as a deeply immersive and engaging dive into a fully detailed virtual reality world in which nearly every object may be interacted with. Even the simplest item can be the key to unlocking one of the many puzzles and secrets lurking within this 5-8-hour voyage.

Inspired by the existential suspense and retro futuristic designs of science fiction classics like 2001: A Space Odyssey, Solaris and more, P.O.L.L.E.N transports players to the surface of Saturn’s largest moon, Titan. Set in an alternate future where the space race between the U.S. and Soviets never ended and mega corporations colonize the solar system, players must investigate the disappearance of one of the station’s crew members on the eve of a historic discovery.

P.O.L.L.E.N is available today with Oculus Rift support on Windows PC through Steam, GOG.com, the Humble Store and Playfield for $24.99. It is expected to arrive on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and HTC Vive later this year.

For more information, please visit www.pollengame.com, and follow Mindfield Games on Facebook and Twitter.

About Mindfield Games

Established in 2013, Mindfield Games is a 15-person company from Helsinki, Finland. The team consists of industry veterans who previously worked at games development companies including Housemarque, Supercell, Rovio, Remedy and Redlynx/Ubisoft. Mindfield Games’ mission is to build innovative, interactive virtual reality experiences.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE REVEALS EXCITING NEW TYPES OF WARFARE IN ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIII

Pre-Order Bonuses also detailed for the renowned strategy series!
Hertfordshire, 20th April 2016- Koei Tecmo Europe today revealed new information on the bonus content available for pre-ordering Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII ahead of its scheduled release on 8th July 2016. Celebrating the series 30th anniversary, the game will be available for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system (physical and digital), and PC via Steam®.

Koei Tecmo Europe revealed further information on the in-depth battle system of Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII, where players can experience all kinds of warfare; open field, narrow pass, naval, duel and debates. An important part of the strategy process is Debates. These intense conversations present the ability to convince lords to act in certain ways, as well as to raise support, to benefit your cause. Duels, on the other hand, replace words with weapons and are executed in a turn-based system. Carrying out a duel will present bonuses for players within the battle, useful to getting the upper-hand on your opponent. For further strategic advantage, Siege battles can even be initiated during an on-going battle. Creating a blockade around the enemy stronghold allows it to be taken over more effectively with your army.

Naval battles have been further perfected in Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII, allowing the navy to create strategic blockades or carry out skirmishes on vast rivers. On land, Narrow Pass battles involve holding a strategic pass or creating a line of defence of a narrow passage. Finally open field battles are large scale fights where the player can dynamically control the course of battle. Organise your units to be placed in the best vantage point for an attack, allowing you to have the upper hand against your opponent. These different strategic options are further brought to life with a wide selection of beautiful battlegrounds, where players will find a greater hands-on view of the battle, allowing them to efficiently plan their battle tactics.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII forces players to make important decisions, which are a huge factor in the strategic gameplay, shaping armies’ experience in the different kinds of warfare available. On top of these strategic advantages, officers have unique abilities and special attacks which can be used to offer a bonus to their army.

To highlight these elements, Koei Tecmo Europe has released a new trailer, alongside a batch of in-game assets, showcasing the variety of battles available.

Additionally, Koei Tecmo announced three different bonus scenarios to be offered to fans who pre-order Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII from select retailers. Independent Retailers will receive the scenario “The Battle of Red Cliffs”. Within this exciting scenario, fan favourite Cao Cao has captured Jing and is preparing his attack upon Sun Quan’s Yang Province. Alternatively, Amazon pre-orders will receive the “Thirteen Heroes” scenario, which follows thirteen chosen heroes who will gather together to compete for control of the land. The final scenario “Punitive Expedition to Lu Bu” is exclusively available to those who purchase through the PlayStation®Network Store within the first month after launch. Lu Bu has successfully tricked Liu Bei to gain control of the Xu Province, but Liu Bei and Cao Cao have joined forces to reclaim the land.

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 2nd century China. Blending deep strategic, and historically accurate, warfare on beautifully detailed battlegrounds, climb the proverbial leadership ladder as one of 700 historical characters.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.
KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive® and Ninja Gaiden®series. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. On April 1, 2009, KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD was established as a result of the TECMO, LTD. and KOEI Co., Ltd. merger. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com

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