XSEED GAMES DISCLOSES RELEASE DATE AND NEW CHARACTERS FOR NEWEST ENTRY IN BUXOM BRAWLER SERIES, SENRAN KAGURA ESTIVAL VERSUS

First Home Console Release in SENRAN KAGURA History Goes Gold in North America with a Brand New Trailer Revealing Series Newcomers, the Overseers of the Festival; ‘Endless Summer’ Limited Edition Contents Showcased in Packshot Image 

Torrance, Calif.—February 25, 2015—XSEED Games, the independent-minded console publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced that the latest iteration and first home console release in its busty beat-’em-up series, SENRAN KAGURA ESTIVAL VERSUS, has gone gold for its North American release, and will launch on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and the PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system on March 15.

To coincide with this announcement, XSEED Games has revealed the series’ newest team of badass beauties, the Overseers of the Festival, in an original showcase trailer for SENRAN KAGURA ESTIVAL VERSUS. This new team of Shinobi fighters – Sayuri, Ryōki, Renka, Hanabi, and Kafuru, who each possess a unique Shinobi Transformation and utilize powerful Ninja Arts – resides in a strange, sunny island paradise dimension that the heroines of SENRAN KAGURA are whisked away to, and operate the mystical Kagura Millennium Festival that beckons new guests to the island.

Additionally, XSEED Games has released a packshot image showcasing the contents of the limited “Endless Summer” retail release of SENRAN KAGURA ESTIVAL VERSUS, which contains a 108-page art book packed full of artwork from the SENRAN KAGURA series, a randomly chosen set of ten 2.5” by 3.5” holographic “pin-up cards” featuring one of the six factions of buxom beauties each in two distinct poses, and a 2-disc soundtrack containing 70 total tracks.

In SENRAN KAGURA ESTIVAL VERSUS, a mystical phenomenon transports the nubile ninjas of the titular series to a parallel dimension to face off against their rivals in a new kind of battle. In this strange world – which resembles a sunny, sandy island paradise – the girls are thrown for another loop as they encounter departed loved ones and ultimately have to decide if they can bear to part from them a second time.

With over two dozen playable characters, making this the biggest roster in the series’ history, SENRAN KAGURA ESTIVAL VERSUS boasts more moves, more story, more attitude, and more destruction online with matches that can support up to 10 players (PS4™ system version only; “PSVita” system supports up to 4 players). All of the series’ previous Shinobi girls return with a host of upgraded moves to master, and new playable characters offer more challenges to conquer, along with a story that’s equal parts sexy and shocking, serious and scandalous, busty and bouncy.

Developed by Marvelous Inc. and Tamsoft and published in North America by XSEED Games, SENRAN KAGURA ESTIVAL VERSUS is headed to PS4™ and “PSVita” systems on March 15, 2016. The limited ‘Endless Summer’ physical release has a suggested retail price of $59.99 for the PS4™ system and $49.99 for the “PSVita” system, while the digital release of the game will be available on the PlayStation®Store for $49.99 and $39.99 respectively. This title has been rated “M for Mature” by the ESRB.

For more information on XSEED Games products, please visit www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook at www.facebook.com/XSEEDGames and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/XSEEDGames.

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GRAB THE INTENSE ACTION RPG SADAME, NOW AVAILABLE FOR NINTENDO 3DS

Conquer Countless Enemies and Battle Enormous Bosses in this Fast-Paced and Brutal Adventure

TOKYO – February 25th, 2016 – Warriors, prepare for battle! Rising Star Japan is proud to announce that its frenetically fun action-adventure RPG title, Sadame, is now available in the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems for $14.99.

“Given its intuitive combat system, massive amounts of loot to be picked up, and deep replayability with unique elements awaiting each of the four player class choices, we’re very pleased to be able to bring Sadame to gamers in the U.S.,” said Shigekazu Hayashi, with Rising Star Japan.

From Japanese developer Mebius, Sadame pits players against massive swaths of demonic enemies set against the backdrop of an alternate version of the “Warring States”, or Sengoku, period in Japanese history. Players guide their chosen hero through dozens of stages, facing an onslaught of over twenty enormous bosses, collecting loot, enhancing their equipment, and levelling up with new abilities.

Watch the recently released trailer for Sadame here: https://youtu.be/8Z-A73GDaUg

In addition to upgrading your character abilities and the loot you will find throughout each chaotic level, Sadame offers a deep amount of replay value by presenting unique items and gameplay experiences depending on which of four varied character classes you choose: the sword-wielding Samurai; the ranged and stealthy Ninja; the spell-slinging Monk; or the enchanting witchery of the Rogue. In addition, using the  StreetPass functionality, you can use your friend’s fully-levelled character to help you along your journey to defeat the evil Nobunaga and his undead minions!

Game Features:

• Four distinct types of hero – Samurai, Ninja, Monk or Rogue – allow players to experiment with a variety of gameplay styles.
• Action mixes with deep RPG elements: new abilities, levelling up, equipment upgrades via enemy loot drops, and a massive skill tree to unlock.
• Dozens of levels and over twenty bosses to test your heroes’ capabilities.
• Customize your experience via weapons, upgrades and levelling, with certain events and encounters available only to certain heroes.
• New difficulty levels unlock with successive playthroughs, while weapons and armor can be shared across multiple character files.
• Collect heroes via StreetPass and then utilize them as a support NPC. Locally saved heroes can also be selected to support!

For more information on Sadame, please visit the official site: www.sadamegame.com. To request a review copy, please contact Shannon McPherson ([email protected]) with Reverb Communications.

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ABOUT RISING STAR JAPAN

Rising Star Japan is involved in the planning and development of game related contents in Japan and Asia. The company publishes, distributes and markets products across multiple platforms worldwide in co-operation with strategic business partners. For more information, please visit: www.risingstarjapan.co.jp

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Incorporated’s PAC-MAN Puzzle Tour Bring Delicious Fruit Matching Fun to Mobile

PAC-MAN Returns in Fun Match 3 Puzzle Game with New Ghosts, Special Moves and Power-ups

Tokyo, Japan (Feb. 25, 2016) – BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Incorporated is bringing the legendary fruit-chomping hero PAC-MAN back to mobile platforms with PAC-MAN Puzzle Tour, a fun and friendly match 3 puzzle game now available as a free download on mobile platforms. Players can download the game for free on iOS or Android devices here:

App Store: <https://itunes.apple.com/app/pac-man-puzzle-tour/id1049722975>

Play Store: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bandainamcoent.pac3match_ww>

In PAC-MAN Puzzle Tour, the familiar ghosts, Inky, Blinky, Pinky, and Clyde, have joined up with a gang of greedy new ghosts, including the Crystal Ghost and Glue Ghost, to steal all the fruit in the world. To catch all the ghosts and get back the stolen fruit, PAC-MAN will have new Power-Ups and Special Moves to help clear bunches of fruit before running out of moves or time. Players can chomp their way through more than 100 exciting levels, starting with a classic arcade setting and completing a (puzzle!) tour around the world, using a host of Power-Ups and Special Moves.

“Since its inception in 1980, “PAC-MAN” has been loved by people for over 35 years, causing an unprecedented “PAC-MAN Fever” around the globe, said Makoto Asanuma, Managing Director & Chief PAC-MAN Officer.  “PAC-MAN” was even recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the “most successful coin-operated arcade game” along the way. Leveraging the elements that fans enjoy so much in the original arcade game, home video games, and mobile games, “PAC-MAN Puzzle Tour” is a new title we’re excited to deliver to the world. We would like all game lovers to fully enjoy the world of “PAC-MAN” with this new game.”

PAC-MAN Puzzle Tour fans can check out the official website at < http://puzzletour.pacman.com/en/>.

NEW TANKS AND MAP ADDED TO ARMORED WARFARE TODAY

Join the Worldwide Event to Compete for Loot and Premium Levels

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – February 25, 2016 – Developer Obsidian Entertainment and publisher My.com are proud to announce that the newest update is now available on Armored Warfare This update includes new Asian machines of destruction that will battle in close quarter combat in the coastal urban areas of the newest map for PvP. Zhang Feng, Armored Warfare’s latest Arms Dealer, will update player garages with Main Battle Tanks to change military conflict zones across the globe. There has not been a better time for players to engage in the challenging, fast-paced action of Armored Warfare.

View the video HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzT_CvAlkXM

Features introduced with update 0.13:

• Third Arms Dealer:  Originating from China, a rising new arms dealer named Zhang Feng and his roster of dangerous Main Battle Tanks are available for all Commanders.
• New Deadly Premium Tank:  Developed as a brand new indigenous tank that would be different from anything previously built in China, the WZ-1224 is a Tier 5 Premium MBT.
• PvE Reward System Rework:  Changes will be made so rewards in PvE function more similarly to PvP in order for the systems to be equitable and beneficial.
• Matchmaker 2.0:  Updates to the matchmaking system will provide an overall better experience and more balanced matches.
• Retrofit and Commander Changes:  further enhancements and changes to in-game systems to streamline player experience.
• Coastal Threat Map: This 1200×1200 meter map consists of several regions that offer plenty of space to flank your opponents – the southern bay area and the north offer wide arcs of fire, while the city can be used by heavier and slower vehicles to advance under cover.

Along with the newest update, both the European and the North American server Tank Commanders will be able to join one of the mercenary teams and seek glory and profit until March 6, 2016. Side with the White Lancers, led by cunning, former Colonel Jacek Kowalski, or show your allegiance to the Hellhounds mercenaries, led by ruthless Colonel Hans Krieger. Players fight for the cause and help their favorite leader rise to swift military domination!

Support the Polish led or the German led mercenaries, and fight for a share of the profit. After the registration your choice cannot be changed!

Register HERE: aw.my.com/us/news/general/introducing-mercenary-showdown

The event will be split into three rounds (lasting roughly a week each) in a best-of-three playoff format. During each round, both teams will accumulate reputation, the sum of which will be displayed on the Armored Warfare website. Please note that only raw reputation counts, Premium Time does not affect the results. At the end of Round 1 and Round 2, the winner for the round will be announced and the overall score will be tracked, but the reputation gained will be reset for the following round. The mercenary team that manages to first win two full rounds will be declared the overall winners.

Check out the mercenary video HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=86-vxfM2VBg

The prizes are:

• All the members of the winning team who registered as participants will receive 7 days of Premium
• All the members of the losing team who registered as participants will receive 3 days of Premium
• At the end of the campaign the top 100 contributors from each team will gain 1500 gold for themselves

Armored Warfare is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online tactical military game that puts the player into the world of modern warfare. In Armored Warfare, players get a chance to try the most powerful tools of destruction invented by mankind – from modern main battle tanks, to scouts and wheeled vehicles. Using modern defense systems like anti-missile protection and smoke grenades, along with various types of armor and ammunition, players can jump into fast paced battles both in PvP mode and a vast amount of PvE missions.

To download Armored Warfare for free today, visit aw.my.com.To learn more about Armored Warfare, please visit aw.my.com, ‘Like’ it on Facebook, and follow its development on Twitter @ArmoredWar for all the latest developer updates and news.

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ABOUT MY.COM

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SAMURAI WARRIORS INVADES DEAD OR ALIVE 5 LAST ROUND WITH NEW COMPETITOR, RETURNING STAGE, AND THEMED DLC OUTFITS 

Celebrating the Upcoming Launch of ‘Samurai Warriors 4 Empires,’ Naotora Ii Joins the Battle , Azuchi Stage Returns from ‘DEAD OR ALIVE 3,’ and Themed DLC Outfits Head to PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Steam® Versions this March 

Hertfordshire, 25 February 2016—In anticipation of the upcoming launch of strategy epic Samurai Warriors 4 Empires on March 12th KOEI TECMO Europe and Team Ninja are thrilled to announce a set of exciting new additions headed to DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round this March! Fan-favourite Samurai Warriors 4 character Naotora Ii joins the battle alongside the triumphant (and completely free) return of the Azuchi castle stage from DEAD OR ALIVE 3 on 17^th March, and a brand new set of Samurai Warriors-inspired DLC costumes will become available for purchase on 29^th March. Fans who purchased the game’s Season Pass 3 will automatically receive all of the Samurai Warriors-inspired content.

Dragged into a mysterious portal by-way-of a M.I.S.T. time-travelling experiment, the ruler of Japan’s Warring States era Ii Clan, Naotora Ii, emerges in present-day next to a competitor of the DEAD OR ALIVE fighting tournament. Given no other choice but to fight for her life, and keeping her family motto of ‘once on the battlefield, one must face the enemy head on’ in mind, a determined Naotora sets out to emerge victorious from this strange new challenge. Specialising in kick-based attacks, Naotora developed her signature ‘Ii Style Leg Strikes’ fighting style after serving under Yoshimoto Imagawa, who based his techniques on his mastery of the traditional Japanese ball game “kemari.” The quick and powerful strikes from her long legs make her a formidable rival to anyone who steps into the ring!

Naotora Ii will be available to download for €5.99. Fans can purchase her debut costume pack for €7.99, or alternatively as a bundle including new character Naotora Ii for €11.99 on 17^th March  for DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One, and on March 29 for PC via Steam. To whet players’ appetites in the meantime, Team Ninja has shared a variety of images and screenshots of Naotora Ii in action.

March 17 will also see the release of a returning stage that players of DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round can enjoy on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One free of charge. Not seen since DEAD OR ALIVE DIMENSIONS, the beautiful Azuchi stage makes its triumphant return looking better than ever! Dropping competitors into the great hall of Oda Nobunaga’s famous residence, players can break through the walls and continue brawling on its rooftops beneath a full moon. In this three-tier stage the fight can also lead to the ground, where a gorgeous cherry blossom tree overlooks the traditional building lit by torchlight.

Finally, on 29^th March, Team Ninja will release a collection of outfits inspired by KOEI TECMO’s celebrated Samurai Warriors series for PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.

For additional information regarding DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round, please visit the official website at http://teamninja-studio.com/doa5/lastround/uk/ , Like the official DEAD OR ALIVE Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/tecmoeurope and follow us on Twitter @TeamNINJAStudio and @tecmokoeieurope.

For more news and information regarding Samurai Warriors 4 Empires, please visit please visit www.facebook.com/koeigames or www.samuraiwarriors4.eu/empires and follow us on twitter @koeitecmoeurope

For more news about Team NINJA, visit http://teamninja-studio.com

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

Medieval Steampunk Tactical Turn-Based RPG Acaratus Secures Funding to Launch in Steam Early Access

Turn-based RPG Acaratus Brings a Novel Take on Tactical Genre With Randomized Maps, Highly Customizable Battle Suits and Collectible Cards

Ronneby, Sweden – February 25th, 2016 – Swedish indie developer Nodbrim Interactive today announced that Acaratus, its medieval steampunk tactical turn-based RPG, has launched on the Early Access stage and is now available through Steam for Windows PC. In Acaratus players build mechanized battle suits and fight to free an enslaved population. After winning Sweden’s Game Concept Challenge for independent developers, Nodbrim Interactive have secured funding to kick-start the development of Acaratus, where players’ strategic skills are put to the test in a beautiful, alternative Steampunk universe. 

“Winning the Game Concept Challenge to make Acaratus a reality means so much to us as a team”, said Martin Kupski, Creative Director at Nodbrim Interactive. “We’ll continue to listen to what our steadily growing community wants in order to give them the truly unique strategy experience they deserve”. 

Acaratus challenges players with multiple layers of strategy, urging them to plan a few steps ahead. Players have to construct their own mecha units from highly customizable modular attachments and decide between ranged, melee, boosters and defensive parts. Weapons range from war hammers to longer ranged projectile-based weapons, such as cannons. Ability card decks are also used by players as attack, defence or skill boosts to support their unique play styles and help them succeed in deep tactical turn-based gameplay. Combat takes place in a beautiful medieval steampunk setting with randomised maps, and players can also fight each other in the battle arenas. 

Early Access will support both single and multiplayer modes. While single player mode will be limited only to skirmish, tutorial and a campaign teaser during Early Access, the full game launch will include an extensive campaign mode with a rich story and many more features that will be announced closer to the release date. 

Acaratus is now available through Steam Early Access, priced at $24.99/£17.99/€20.99. Stay tuned for future updates at the Nodbrim Interactive dev blog: http://nodbrim.tumblr.com

Watch Acaratus Early Access Trailer here: https://youtu.be/e-F-Dea9664

Watch Acaratus Cinematic Trailer here: https://youtu.be/srxXxAK8KSY

About Nodbrm Interactive

Nodbrim Interactive is a small company based in Sweden with big dreams founded by two friends. They used creative ways to fund their project and participated  in a business incubator, winning an indie game competition called GCC (Game Concept Challenge) and received a government grant. The company has a trusted group of freelancers working internationally via the web. The ultimate goal of the team is to put out quality niche titles for PC and develop interesting games that make players ruminate.

About Acaratus

Acaratus is a tactical turn-based RPG set in a medieval steampunk world where players build their own mecha units (aka battle suits). They can customize these units to fit their play style by adding attachments and building a deck of ability cards and then explore the vast randomized world map and fight it out on grid-based battles. Essentially the game presents a mashup between Heroes of Might and Magic and Hearthstone.