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March 15, 2016

REBELLION AND SOLD OUT REACH AGREEMENT FOR SNIPER ELITE 4 TO BE PUBLISHED PHYSICALLY

X-ray fuelled action shooter to be published physically alongside digital release

London, UK – March 14, 2016 – Global console boxed publishing specialists Sold Out is delighted to announce it has secured the console rights to the physical release of Rebellion’s Triple A-hit, Sniper Elite 4.

Sniper Elite 4 will be released in both boxed and digital formats during Q3 2016 – at a price point of £49.99 / €69.99 / $59.99.

CEO of Sold Out, Garry Williams said, “It is great to see that British software and development is not only alive and well, but through Rebellion’s efforts, actually flourishing. Sold Out is delighted to be the harbour master for Rebellion’s boxed console journey.

Co-founder and CEO of Rebellion, Jason Kingsley said: “We’re extremely excited to be working alongside Sold Out again after the huge success of Zombie Army Trilogy, and this way we can produce the most successful Sniper Elite game to date, not only digitally, but also at retail.”

Sold Out is extending its USA publishing relationship with U&I distribution: “We are excited to be building on last year’s success with Zombie Army Trilogy, to partner again with Sold Out to bring Rebellion’s Sniper Elite 4 to the U.S. retail market,” – said Shane Dodson, Partner at U&I Entertainment “This outstanding Triple-A franchise exemplifies Rebellion’s development talent and typifies the quality of product Sold Out / U&I Entertainment is working to bring to US retail.”

For more information, please visit http://sniperelite4.com/en

About Rebellion
Founded in 1992, Rebellion® is one of Europe’s leading independent game developers and comic book publishers. The studio’s flagship Sniper Elite games series leads the way for authentic stealth and sniping gameplay with more than 10 million units sold worldwide. Whether it’s the breathtaking intensity of Sniper Elite 3, the face-hugging terror of Aliens vs. Predator or the grindhouse frenzy of Zombie Army Trilogy, the Oxford-based studio is known for creating stand-out games that thrill players.

About Sold Out
Sold Out combines a wealth of experience mixed in with youth to form its close knit team. Publishing for physical and digital distribution Sold Out has had the joy of working with Team 17, Rebellion and other indie developers. For more information, visit the Sold Out website at www.soldout.uk.com

Monster Hunter: Flash Hunter Manga Debuts in North America on April 12th

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Monster Hunter: Flash Hunter Manga Debuts in North America on April 12th

Viz Media has some news for fans of the Monster Hunter series or even those who enjoy seeing video games adapted into a different style. They have announced that they will begin releasing a Monster Hunter manga series called Monster Hunter: Flash Hunter on April 12th and will be releasing the ten volume series bi-monthly from then on.

Monster Hunter: Flash Hunter is written by Keiichi Hikami and features artwork by Shin Yamamoto. When released each issue of the volume will be priced at $10.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN.

The story told in Monster Hunter: Flash Hunter is set in an age when monsters rule the world, soaring through the sky, treading the earth and filling the seas. Humanity survives on the fringes, relying on a special kind of hero to defend the people from danger, the Monster Hunters.

The opening volume follows Raiga and his comrades as they head off to confront the dragon-like Queropeco but quickly learn that challenging such difficult prey could make them pay the ultimate price.

Dead or Alive Xtreme 3’s Latest Video Focuses on Ayane

Travis Bruno

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March 15, 2016

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Continuing with their series of character trailers for Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 Koei Tecmo has released one focusing on a girl that has been around since the beginning of the series, the kunoichi Ayane. Similar to past videos we see Ayane wearing a number of different swimsuits while relaxing in the pool, on the beach, and even in the bedroom.

You can check out the video below and as for the game itself, Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 is set to be released for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita in Japan on March 24th and the Asian release, featuring English subtitles, can be pre-ordered through Play-Asia.

Fallout 4’s Automatron DLC Launches on March 22nd

Travis Bruno

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March 15, 2016

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Back in February Bethesda announced their imminent DLC plans for Fallout 4 and that included a piece that would be arriving in March and now the company has announced exactly when fans of the game can expect that DLC to drop. The first piece of DLC, called “Automatron” will be released on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on March 22nd for $9.99 or as part of the season pass irregardless of whether or not you purchased it prior to the price increase at the start of March.

To go along with this announcement the company has released a debut trailer, a few screenshots, and an overview of what to expect from Fallout 4‘s Automatron and you can check all that out below:

The mysterious Mechanist has unleashed a horde of evil robots into the Commonwealth, including the devious Robobrain. Hunt them down and harvest their parts to build and mod your own custom robot companions. Choose from hundreds of mods; mixing limbs, armor, abilities, and weapons like the all-new lightning chain gun. Even customize their paint schemes and choose their voices!

Ikenie to Yuki no Setsuna Heads West as I Am Setsuna this Summer

Travis Bruno

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March 15, 2016

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Ikenie to Yuki no Setsuna Heads West as I Am Setsuna this Summer

Square Enix has announced that they plan on bringing Tokyo RPG Factory’s Ikenie to Yuki no Setsuna to North America and Europe this summer under the name I Am Setsuna. Unlike the Japanese release of the game that allowed gamers to pick the game up on the PS Vita or the PlayStation 4, I Am Setsuna‘s Western release will only be available for the PlayStation 4 and PC.

I Am Setsuna is stylized to be similar to a classic RPG experience as it brings back “authentic RPG gameplay, beautiful art design, and sorrowful story” that made many titles from past generations so memorable. The game’s lead director is Atsushi Hashimoto and he promises that the game will feature “narrative depth, impactful storytelling, and masterful character development.”

Xbox One Rocket League Getting Cross Platform Play

Nathan Farrugia

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March 15, 2016

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Xbox One Rocket League Getting Cross Platform Play

Rocket League on Xbox One is well known for coming out of nowhere and being a huge smash hit, shaking up the eSports scene and just for being a damn good time. Now the game can add another accolade to the list as a new game changing addition to its match making capabilities has been announced.

Not only will it be the first Xbox One game to feature cross-platform play with PC, Rocket League will also be the first title to allow cross-platform play with “all platforms”, meaning yes, Xbox One vs PlayStation 4 vs PC is coming!

Developer Pysonix expects Xbox One and PC cross play to be available sometime in late U.S. Spring (most likely in May/June) with news on cross play regarding other platforms to be announced sometime soon.

Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill Reprise Roles for Animated The Killing Joke

Nathan Farrugia

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March 15, 2016

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Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill Reprise Roles for Animated The Killing Joke

Last year it was announced the graphic novel would be receiving it’s own animated movie and we now have confirmation that Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill will be reprising their roles as Batman and Joker respectively from a long list of games and other animated material. Very famous female voice actress Tara Strong will voice Barbara Gordon and Ray Wise will voice Commissioner Gordon.

The Killing Joke is one of the most popular stories in the Batman mythos and was even represented in a few scenes in last years Batman: Arkham Knight game. The story is critically acclaimed as one of the best Batman works out there and details the origin of The Joker which is a fairly rare topic.

THE KILLING aspect? Dying to share it but forced to keep my yap shut-Did ya miss me, kiddies?https://t.co/C7rX5iPL9c pic.twitter.com/OMfT17TZrq
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) March 14, 2016

Alongside this confirmation we also received the first official still from the animated film which can be seen at the top of this article. No home release date has been set but the film will premiere at San Diego Comic-Con which will take place from July 21 to July 24.

The novel is well known for it’s ‘open to interpretation’ ending here so I am very excited to see how the animated version handles that. According to Mark Hamill’s Twitter they are doing something very exciting with it based on his latest Tweet.

Second Rose and the Old Castle of Twilight Trailer Revealed

Travis Bruno

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March 15, 2016

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Today Nippon Ichi Software released the second trailer for their upcoming PS Vita game Rose and the Old Castle of Twilight. As we have previously learned, Rose and the Old Castle of Twilight follows a young girl by the name of Rose after she wakes up inside of a ruined castle that has lost both its “color” and “time.” Rose must try and escape from this castle with the help of a mysterious giant and the ability to manipulate objects by covering them with her blood.

You can check out the video below and as for the game itself, Rose and the Old Castle of Twilight is set to be released in Japan on April 26th.

Third Official Tales of Berseria Trailer Released

Travis Bruno

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March 15, 2016

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Last week we learned about a new pair of characters that will be in Tales of Berseria and this time Bandai Namco has released a trailer that focuses on showing off all of the characters that we have seen so far, a bunch of event footage including anime cutscenes, as well as a little bit of footage showing off Magileux all set against the game’s theme song “Burn” performed by Flow.

Currently Tales of Berseria is set to be released in Japan sometime in 2016 for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 and the title has already been confirmed for Western release on the PlayStation 4 and PC.

Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Lands on PC on April 18

Travis Bruno

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March 15, 2016

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Spike Chunsoft has announced that they will be continuing to release the Danganronpa series onto PC via Steam and that fans of the series who never had a chance or want a chance to play Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair will soon have a chance to do so as they plan on releasing the game on April 18th.

This release date falls exactly two months after the PC release of Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc occurred and offers a rather quick turn around for those who never acquired a Vita and still want to see where the story will continue. A trailer for the PC version of Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair can be found below.