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KOEI TECMO EUROPE REVEALS ACTION-PACKED ONLINE FEATURES FOR A.O.T. WINGS OF FREEDOM

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KOEI TECMO EUROPE REVEALS ACTION-PACKED ONLINE FEATURES FOR A.O.T. WINGS OF FREEDOM 

Allowing for Up to Four Players. Scout Mode Summons the Scout Regiment to Unleash Humanity’s Wrath

Hertfordshire, 6th July 2016– KOEI TECMO Europe today revealed the new multiplayer Scout Mode as well as additional gameplay mechanics available in A.O.T. Wings of Freedom, the titanic action game based on the worldwide anime hit ‘Attack on Titan’, alongside a new gameplay video. The game will release on the 26th August 2016 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, as well as digitally only on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®Vita handheld system and PC via Steam®.

The fast paced Scout Mode allows players to recruit up to three companions online to venture outside the wall and face the eerily human-like Titans together. Starting at the camp, team members are able to upgrade their gear, change their costumes and prepare resources for an upcoming onslaught. The leader of the group is able to choose from a wide selection of missions taking place across a variety of different stages, including the Forest of Giant Trees, the Ruined Town, a Farm Village and even the Stohess District. These missions, separate from the main campaign, offer further action-packed events to face as a team.

Throughout A.O.T. Wings of Freedom players will have the opportunity to upgrade their titan-slaying gear. The Omni-Directional Manoeuver Gear, blades, and scabbard can be enhanced at the camp with materials found from slaying Titans on single player and multiplayer missions. Enhancements to the Omni-Directional Manoeuver Gear include improved anchors, allowing them to attach on to Titans from a greater distance and at faster speeds. Blades can be sharpened, as well as improved to become longer and more durable, with scabbard upgrades allowing additional blades and gas canisters to be carried. It is important for players to raise their equipment’s level to perform more effectively on the battlefield.

KOEI TECMO Europe released three character videos showcasing Erwin, Hange and Levi, as well as a new gameplay video highlighting the Decisive Battle Signal. Rescuing regiment members in danger and slaying titans will fill up the Decisive Battle Meter which, once used, calls everyone in the player’s vicinity to their side to deal a great amount of damage. When activated their attack damage will be heightened, with the blunting of blades and depletion of gas momentarily stopped.

To stay in touch with all the ‘A.O.T. Wings of Freedom’ news please visit the official site at www.koeitecmoeurope.com/aot, like www.facebook.com/koeigames, and follow us on twitter @koeitecmoeurope 

About A.O.T. Wings of Freedom

A.O.T. Wings of Freedom is a titanic action game that successfully replicates the claustrophobic atmosphere and fast paced battles of ‘Attack on Titan’, one of the most celebrated new anime IPs of the last few years, and follows Eren, Mikasa and Armin through the events of the first series. Set in a land where three walls have been built around the settlements, to protect themselves from Titans, three young scouts Eren, Mikasa and Armin witness the end of 100 years of peace. As a Titan breaks down one of the outer walls humanity is once again threatened, and they must fight off the Titans and discover the mystery behind them. Players will experience a claustrophobic atmosphere and fast paced battle action as they repel the fearsome Titans.

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

Roccat Suora Frameless Mechanical Keyboard Review

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Roccat Suora Frameless Mechanical Keyboard Review

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Roccat Suora Frameless Mechanical Keyboard

Manufacturer: Roccat
Platform: Windows
Release Date: July 2016
Price: $99.99 USD – Available Here

Video Review

The Roccat Suora Frameless Mechanical Keyboard marks a new direction for Roccat. This is the first serious break from Roccat’s standard keyboard design. The Roccat Suora is a completely frameless mechanical keyboard designed to provide the full 104 key layout in the most compact form possible. The keyboard features Roccat blue LEDs and brown keyswitches from TTC.

The Roccat Suora’s packaging is a rather no frills affair. The box is designed to survive a few drop kicks by inattentive staff at your local courier service. Inside the box is a small quick start guide and the keyboard itself packed in a plastic bag.

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The keyboard is built with a plastic case and a metal top plate. The plate only extends a centimeter beyond the end of the keycaps, making the keyboard incredibly compact. A very tastefully grey Roccat logo is placed just above the arrow keys. The key caps are coated quite well. All but one key’s coating are perfect on my keyboard. The blue LEDs are traditional-type LEDs mounted to the body of the key switches. The USB cable is lengthy enough for most set ups and uses a-tay in place.

The keyboard is incredibly sleek and sophisticated looking. The LEDs for Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock turn off and on based on their status. The font and icons on the keycaps are restrained and clear. If it wasn’t for the Game Mode key and the Roccat branding on the Windows key and the top plate, it would be easy to forget that the keyboard is designed for gaming. I’m not a huge fan of the shape of the Game Mode and macro icons, I think a plain rectangle would have looked better than the slightly crooked shape they chose.

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I have a love/hate relationship with the frameless design. I love how compact the Roccat Suora is. Unlike most gaming keyboards I’ve used in the past, I’ve rediscovered quite a bit of desk space since I started using the Suora. On the other hand, I tend to keep several cables on my desk for Xbox controllers, smartphone charging, headphone cables, and so forth. I found the frameless design has a nasty habit of allowing loose cables to slip between the top plate and the keycap which prevents key from being depressed.

It is no secret that Cherry Corporation has been having problems with supplying enough Cherry MX switches to satisfy a very hungry mechanical keyboard market. I would not be surprised if these supply issues played a major role in Roccat releasing its first non-Cherry mechanical keyboard. Roccat has opted to use TTC brown switches for the Suora. TTC has long manufactured switches for mice and has recently started producing Cherry clones. The TTC switches have the same specs as Cherry MX Brown, with 45 grams of force to actuate and tactile feedback. Based on the specs TTC offers, these switches are supposed built with tighter actuation force tolerances and higher lifespans than what Cherry offers. In practice, I find the TTC brown switches feel more crisp than the Cherry MX Browns. This also results in a higher pitches click compared to the mushier thud of the Cherry switch. The TTC brown switches remind me of a slightly quieter version of the incredibly loud Cherry MX Blue switch. I find the crisper feel of the TTC browns to be a more pleasant typing experience than the Cherry equivalent, but I also happen to be a fan of the extremely loud Cherry MX Blue switch.

roccat-suora-promo-shot-03Since the Roccat Suora is a frameless keyboard, Roccat has dispensed with some of the standard features of Roccat keyboards, like the left row of macro keys and the three macro keys under the space bar. In its place, Roccat has added a set of four keys on the top right corner of the keyboard for volume controls and Game Mode toggle. When Game Mode is activated, the Windows key is disabled and the Insert/Delete cluster is replaced with six macros. Frankly, I find the position of the macro keys to be utterly useless. For almost all games, my keyboard hand is always firmly planted on the left side of the keyboard. It’s a total waste of time to have to look down and move one of my hands off their position to hit one of the macro keys.

The Roccat Suora uses the new Swarm software. I like the fact Swarm is designed to be a one stop shop for all of Roccat’s newest gaming peripherals, dropping the need to install a new set of software each time. The macros can only be bound to the six macro keys. In game mode though, any non-function key can be rebound to another key on the keyboard.  I am a bit disappointed that the inclusion of Game Mode means the Easy Shift [+] functionality is gone, which provided a lot more flexibility. While a bit pointless in a practical sense, the ability to add sounds like typewriter clicks and pew pews of laser beams to typing is a fun addition. While I wouldn’t use it all the time, I found writing this review to the clacking of an old-school typewriter to be a relaxing experience.

roccat-suora-promo-shot-01The lighting options for the Roccat Suora is a little more restrained. There are only options for a fully lit keyboard at different brightness settings, a slow pulsing “breathing” mode, and no lighting at all. Lighting modes can be cycled through using the keyboard. I found all of the LEDs to be consistent in brightness.

Unfortunately, the promised Roccat Swarm Connect software for mobile phones is still a work in progress. The software is only available on Android at the moment and is still mostly designed for the Roccat Nyth mouse. It hasn’t been updated since December 2015, so hopefully a properly working release is in the horizon.

The Roccat Suora Frameless Mechanical Keyboard is an excellent keyboard. With its sleek and professional design, people would likely be unaware of the Suora’s gaming functions without a closer look. As a person who hates tenkeyless designs, the Suora is the perfect balance of form and function. Unfortunately, the macros are a little too far for practical use and the software features are a little slimmer compared to some of the Roccat Suora’s more expensive siblings. While I would not recommend it for the macro-addicted power gamer, the Roccat Suora is a brilliant compact keyboard for the mature gamer who is looking to keep their workspace uncluttered and elegant.

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Sentai Filmworks Announces Seven New English Dubs

K. Roberts
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Sentai Filmworks Announces Seven New English Dubs

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Sentai Filmworks announced at their panel at Anime Expo 2016 that they will be dubbing seven recent anime titles into English. Most of these titles come from the 2015 anime season.
  • The first of the seven titles is Monster Musume. This series was broadcast from July to September last year. It is adapted from Oyakado’s manga series.
  • Next is Is it Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? , which was broadcast from April to June last year. It is adapted from Fujino Oumori’s light novel series.
  • Third is Food Wars!, which ran for two seasons from April to September last year. It is adapted from Yuuto Tsukuda’s manga series.
  • Fourth is Himouto! Umaru-chan, which ran from July to September last year. It is adapted from Sankaku Head’s manga series.
  • Fifth is Ushio & Tora, which ran for three seasons between July 2015 and June 2016. It is adapted from Kazuhiro Fujita’s 1990-1996 manga series.
  • Sixth is GATE, which ran for two seasons between July 2015 and March 2016. It is adapted from Takumi Yanai’s light novel series.
  • Seventh is Amagi Brilliant Park, which was broadcast from October to December 2015. It is adapted from Shoji Gatoh’s light novel series.

The List of Madman’s Anime Releases of July 6, 2016

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The List of Madman’s Anime Releases of July 6, 2016

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Madman Entertainment is releasing several anime films and series on home video in Australia today. Unless otherwise stated, all of the following films and television anime episodes are featured with dual language options.

  • A Letter to Momo – DVD and Blu-ray. On-disc extras include an art gallery, “The Making of Letter to Momo” and animation test clips.
  • Berserk: The Golden Age Arc Movie Collection – DVD and Blu-ray. On-disc extras include “Interview with Aki Toyosaki and Minako Kotobuki”, “Interview with Eiko Tanaka”, “Susumu Hirasawa “Aria” Live Concert”, movie production art galleries, “The Battle for Doldrey U.S. Premiere Highlight Reel”, Japanese and international trailers and outtakes.
  • Black Butler: Book of Murder (OVA) – DVD and Blu-ray.
  • Fairy Tail Collection 20 – DVD and Blu-ray. This set contains episodes 227-239 with dual language options.
  • Nanana’s Buried Treasure Complete Series – DVD. All episodes are featured with Japanese audio and English subtitles.
  • Naruto Spin-Off: Rock Lee and His Ninja Pals Part 1 – DVD.
  • One Piece Collection 37 (Episodes 446-456) – DVD.
  • The Boy and the Beast Collector’s Edition – DVD and Blu-ray. The details of this release can be found in the announcement article here.
  • To-Love-Ru Darkness (Season 3) – DVD. All episodes are featured with Japanese audio and English subtitles.
  • Tokyo Ghoul Va Season 2 – DVD and Blu-ray and in a Limited Edition DVD and Blu-ray Combo Pack. The on-disc extras include audio commentaries, video commentary, promotional videos, the textless opening animation and the U.S. trailer.
  • Wolf Girl and Black Prince – DVD. All episodes are featured with Japanese audio and English subtitles.
  • Your Lie in April Part 1 (Episodes 1-11) – DVD and Limited Edition Blu-ray. The Limited Edition set comes with six collector’s art cards and a special collector’s art box. It features the textless opening and ending animation and audio commentary for episode 1 as on-disc extras.

Madman Entertainment’s Release of ‘Rick and Morty’ Season Two Is Out Now

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Madman Entertainment’s Release of ‘Rick and Morty’ Season Two Is Out Now

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Madman Entertainment is releasing the second season of the Adult Swim series Rick and Morty on DVD and Blu-ray in Australia today. The DVD edition has a suggested retail price of $29.95 AUD (Australian Dollars) while the Blu-ray edition has a suggested retail price of $34.95 AUD.

The release includes ten episodes. In order, they are: “A Rickle in Time”, “Mortynight Run, “Auto Erotic Assimilation”, “Total Rickall”, “Get Schwifty”, “The Ricks Must Be Crazy”, “Big Trouble in Little Sanchez”, “Interdimensional Cable 2: Tempting Fate”, “Look Who’s Purging Now” and “The Wedding Squanchers”. The on-disc extras include: behind the scenes footage, animatics and commentary.

Madman Entertainment released the first season of Rick and Morty on DVD and Blu-ray on October 8, 2014. Adult Swim has renewed the series for a third season.

EB GAMES REVEAL CURATED CONTENT AND FIRST PLAYABLE GAMES ANNOUNEMENT FOR EB EXPO 2016

Philip Federico
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EB GAMES REVEAL CURATED CONTENT AND FIRST PLAYABLE GAMES ANNOUNEMENT FOR EB EXPO 2016 

The organiser’s behind EB Expo, Australia’s world-class video games event, are pleased to unveil additional curated content along with the next wave of confirmed playable games at the show. EB Expo 2016 will be held September 30 to October 2 at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park. Tickets are available instore at EB Games or Zing Pop Culture, at OzTix or online at www.ebexpo.com.au.

New to this year and likely to sell out fast, is the never-before-seen Good Game Unplugged. This is a special 10th Anniversary show hosted by Bajo, Hex, Goose, Nichboy and Hingers, and will focus on the past 10 years of Good Game. Good Game Unplugged will include a Q&A with the cast and be shown during the Saturday daylight and twilight sessions, and during the Sunday session of the EB Expo. Add-on tickets will be $10 each, or discounted at $30 for four. The cast will also be available for a free meet and greet during the greater EB Expo at a time to be announced soon.

An exciting Pokémon adventure awaits fans of all ages, in the new EB Expo Pokémon Zone. This area will include a Pokémon themed store, a themed battle lounge, a retro Pokémon area and more. The focus of this area is to allow fans to experience the world of Pokémon in a tangible way that pays tribute to the beloved brand.

Also new to this year’s EB Expo, is a free-to-play Minecraft area, called the Minecraft Block. This area will include unique EB Expo playable content, with details to be revealed soon.

“At the EB Expo, we’ve always been about first-to-play games and we’re continuing to deliver that this year with playable blockbuster titles on the show floor,” said Brand, Events and Engagement Director Debra McGrath.

“For 2016 our events team are going above and beyond to deliver exclusive and unique gaming and pop culture curated content. Our dream is for gaming and pop culture fans to be able to interact with their favourite franchises in a way they never have before.”

Newly announced games playable before release are Gears of War 4, Resident Evil VII: Biohazard, Tekken 7, Dragonball Z Xenoverse 2, and Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue.

Available to play just after their release are Final Fantasy XV and Forza Horizon 3, set in Australia.

Games available to experience at the show include Mafia III and Sniper Ghost Warrior 3.

EB Games will be announcing more confirmed playable games in the coming weeks, from publishers such as PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Activision, Bandai Namco, Bethesda, Square Enix, Ubisoft and more.

In addition to this, PlayStation Australia are pleased to confirm that fans attending the 2016 EB Expo will have the opportunity to get hands on with the most diverse range of PlayStation VR titles available in Australia to date.

A detailed schedule of sessions and events can be found at the EB Expo website www.ebexpo.com.au. Tickets on sale now – the Ultimate Gamer and Sunday Express tickets have already presold out.

Age Restriction Policy

The EB Games EXPO is a MA15+ event and will feature restricted R18+ content. Some exhibitors reserve the right to censor MA15+ content from guests under the age of 15 even when a consenting parent or adult guardian is present. MA15+ games that are censored will be advised as so on the EB Games EXPO website and sign posted at the point of entry to the experience during the event. Guests under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian at all times when entering and residing within the EB Games EXPO precinct. For full entry terms and conditions go to www.ebexpo.com.au

About EB Games

EB Games Australia head office is located in Queensland, with retail stores operating in every Australian State and Territory. EB Games Australia is part of GameStop Corp. Currently EB Games have 375 retail stores in Australia. The Company sells new and preowned video game software, hardware and accessories for video game systems from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. In addition, the company sells PC entertainment software, related accessories and other merchandise. General information on EB Games can be obtained at the company’s website: http://www.ebgames.com.au.

About Zing Pop Culture

Zing Pop Culture Australia is an associate brand of EB Games Australia and a part of GameStop Corp. The company sells pop culture merchandise inclusive of figurines, clothing, toys, art, and other collectibles. In addition, the company sells board games, trading cards and tabletop gaming accessories. General information on Zing Pop Culture can be obtained at the company’s website: http://www.zingpopculture.com.au

Madman Entertainment’s DVD Release of ‘Captain Planet’ Season 1 Is Out Now

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Madman Entertainment’s DVD Release of ‘Captain Planet’ Season 1 Is Out Now

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Madman Entertainment is releasing the first season of the North American animated series Captain Planet and the Planeteers on DVD in Australia today. The set contains 26 episodes across four discs. It has a suggested retail price of $44.95 AUD (Australian Dollars).

The series was originally broadcast from 1990 to 1996. It has not been released on DVD in Australia until now. The page for this release on Madman’s online store does not state what on-disc extras will be included, if any. However, Shout! Factory’s 2011 release of the first season includes two extras: a feature titled “Your Powers Combined: The Story of Captain Planet” and original concept art.

FANS TO DECIDE WHO FEATURES ON THE COVER OF EA SPORTS FIFA 17

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FANS TO DECIDE WHO FEATURES ON THE COVER OF EA SPORTS FIFA 17

Four FIFA 17 Ambassadors Compete For the Cover in a Fan Vote Voting Closes July 19

Four FIFA 17 Ambassadors Compete For the Cover in a Fan Vote Voting Closes July 19

Sydney, Australia. – July 6, 2016 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today revealed that fans will have the power to select the cover star of EA SPORTS™ FIFA 17. Four previously-announced ambassadors (James Rodriguez of Real Madrid C.F., Anthony Martial of Manchester United, Eden Hazard of Chelsea FC, or Marco Reus of Borussia Dortmund) will go head-to-head in the official FIFA 17 Global Cover Vote.

All voting will take place on the official FIFA Cover Vote Website beginning today and running through July 19 at 11:59pm PT. Fans can vote online once per day for their favorite player and earn extra votes by utilizing the auto-share feature with the hashtag #FIFA17CoverReward. Fans can also show their support by Tweeting with the athlete’s hashtag (#FIFA17Hazard, #FIFA17James, #FIFA17Martial or #FIFA17Reus). The winner will be revealed on the officialFIFA Cover Vote website  later in July.

Watch the Cover Vote trailer here

FIFA 17’s four cover contenders – all individually known for their attacking style of play – are also global ambassadors for FIFA 17 and worked with EA SPORTS to influence gameplay and bring innovation to the way players think and move, physically interact with opponents, take set pieces, and use new techniques in attack.

“James, Martial, Hazard, and Reus represent exciting, attacking football and epitomize the innovative play that fans can expect in FIFA 17,” said Nick Channon, Senior Producer for EA SPORTS FIFA. “We’re excited to see fans rally around their favorite players and see who they select as the cover star for the franchise, and the footballer who will represent FIFA 17globally.”

With innovative gameplay features that let fans own every moment on the pitch, FIFA 17brings an overhaul to Physical Play, a Set Piece Rewrite, New Attacking Techniques and a brand new Active Intelligence System. Fans can learn more about new features to FIFA 17 by visiting FIFA 17’s website, and also by becoming an EA SPORTS FIFA Insider (http://easports.com/fifa). Fans can also join the EA SPORTS FIFA communityhttp://www.facebook.com/easportsfifa and follow us on Twitter @easportsfifa and, Instagram.

EA SPORTS FIFA 17 is developed by EA Vancouver and will be available in Australia on September 29 on  Origin™ for PC, Xbox One the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® games and entertainment system and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The game is not yet rated.

Fans who pre-order FIFA 17 Super Deluxe Edition can get up to 40 FIFA Ultimate Team™ Jumbo Premium Gold Packs, Team of the Week loan players, and other FUT content. Clickhere to read about all our available pre-order offers. EA Access* members on Xbox One andOrigin Access* members on PC can play the game early with Play First Trials. Stay tuned for more information on access timing and availability.

FIFA 17 is powered by Frostbite™**. One of the industry’s leading game engines, Frostbite delivers authentic, true-to-life action, takes players to new football worlds, and introduces fans to characters full of depth and emotion.

*CONDITIONS, LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS APPLY. SEE EA.COM/EAACCESS/TERMSAND http://www.origin.com/store/origin-access FOR DETAILS.

**Frostbite game engine technology is available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC platform versions only.

Join the EA SPORTS FIFA community at  Facebook and on Instagram. Follow us on Twitter @easportsfifa and use the hashtag #FIFA17.

EA SPORTS™ is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sports through videogames, including Madden NFL football, EA SPORTS™ FIFA,NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR® golf, and EA SPORTS UFC®.

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets. EA has more than 300 million registered players around the world.

In fiscal year 2016, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.4 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such as The Sims™, Madden NFL, EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Dragon Age™ and Plants vs. Zombies™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news .

EA, EA SPORTS, Origin, Ultimate Team, Frostbite, The Sims, Dragon Age, Plants vs. Zombies and Battlefield are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. and its subsidiaries. John Madden, NFL, NHL, NBA, PGA TOUR, UFC and FIFA are the property of their respective owners and used with permission.  “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Pokemon GO! Available to Download Now!

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Pokemon GO! Available to Download Now!

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Update: A new trailer has been released by Niantic showing off the games main features such as catching, battling and evolving Pokemon. You can check out the trailer at the bottom of this article. The game should now be available to download all over the world.

With very little announcement Pokemon GO! has been fully released on the App Store and Google Play Store! Pokemon trainers all around the world can now discover Pokemon in real life locations. Pokemon-Go-screenshot-01

Players begin their adventure with instructions from Professor Willow, who will allow you to slightly customise your avatar then give you some Pokeballs so you can capture one of three main starter Pokemon, Bulbasaur, Squirtle or Charmander. I guess some things never change. From there you have to set a unique name (hurry, all the good names are taken already) and then you are off on your adventure. I was able to find some Pidgeys in my bedroom.Pokemon-Go-screenshot-03

You can download it for Android devices and iDevices from their respective stores by using the links below. This sudden release will come as a shock to nearly everyone after interviews at E3 revealed the game was due for a late July release but nothing was certain. People have surely found out though as the game had 50,000 downloads already on the Google Play Store alone.

Download Pokemon GO! from the Google Play Store. (Android users)

Download Pokemon GO! from the App Store. (iPhone users)

VooFoo Studios brings Mantis Burn Racing to PC and Consoles

Philip Federico
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VooFoo Studios brings Mantis Burn Racing to PC and Consoles

Launching on Steam Early Access today with 20% discount

Birmingham, United Kingdom – 5th July 2016 – Established UK based indie developer VooFoo Studios is delighted to announce its entry into publishing, with its first title Mantis Burn Racing launching on Steam Early Access today.

Mantis Burn Racing, which combines fast-paced, bumper-to-bumper racing with intuitive, tactile gameplay, is now in development for PC, PS4 and Xbox One. The immersive title brings raw top-down racing, stunning visuals and fully-upgradable vehicles playable either in single player, 4 player local split screen or with 8 players online.

View the Early Access Announcement trailer here: https://youtu.be/dHdawEAIQlY

“We’re delighted to be bringing Mantis Burn Racing to PC and consoles,” said Mark Williams, Technology Director at VooFoo Studios. “The pedigree of our studio and our success has allowed us to create a game we believe will be one of the best looking and most immersive in its genre. We’re really excited to welcome fans into Early Access to gain the feedback which will help us shape the game’s development.”

Mantis Burn Racing features a comprehensive career mode where every aspect of the players’ driving ability will be tested to the full, and with upgradable car elements and four player local split screen and eight player online multiplayer, there’s plenty of content to dive into.

Mantis Burn Racing Features include:

·        Comprehensive Career Mode – Test every aspect of your driving ability in a compelling career structure where you choose your progression path on the road to being crowned Mantis Burn Racing Champion.

·        Bumper-to-Bumper Racing – Jump the sand dunes of sun-scorched Sand Town or burn rubber on the asphalt city streets of New Shangri-la in high-risk, high-speed but most of all, highly competitive racing.

·        Incredible Vehicles – Choose from a roster of fully customisable built-for-racing vehicles in 3 distinct categories, each with their own unique handling and performance traits with speedy dune-buggies, versatile road-racers and super-strong 6-wheeler trucks competing side-by-side in the same race.

·        Stunning Visuals – Race across stunning reversible tracks located in 2 distinct environments with incredible photo-realistic visuals for crystal clear high-octane racing.

·        Utterly Believable – Enter a world of realistic, but fun, vehicle handling and dynamic destructible environments where tyres screech and barriers fly.

·        Deep Upgrade System – Fine tune your vehicle’s appearance, handling and performance to your exact preference and playing style via a deep, tactical upgrade system that offers an almost infinite amount of vehicle variations, creating a unique race experience for every player.

·        Challenging Game Modes – Master demanding game modes that keep the extensive solo career fresh and exciting.

·        Intense Multiplayer – 4 player local split-screen racing with extensive online modes for up to 8 players allowing players worldwide to race together seamlessly.

·        Original Soundtrack – Race to an original ambient-electro soundtrack written especially for the game.

·        Regular Updates – Regular content updates during Early Access with add-ons planned post full launch, including free and paid content packs.

Mantis Burning Racing is available on Steam Early Access from today priced £9.99, $12.99 and €12.99, with a special introductory offer giving an additional 20% off during launch week. The game will launch on PS4 and Xbox One as a digital download later in 2016.

For assets and more information on Mantis Burn Racing, visit www.VooFooStudios.com

Follow VooFoo Studios on: facebook.com/VooFoo and Twitter @VooFoo

About VooFoo Studios Ltd
VooFoo Studios Ltd is an independent UK based video games development studio, founded in 2007 by a small team of experienced industry professionals. Utilising its own proprietary cutting edge technology, VooFoo’s first game, the critically acclaimed Hustle Kings, was released for PlayStation 3 in 2009, reaching the top of the PSN charts and earning VooFoo nominations for two highly coveted Develop Awards. Building on this early success VooFoo have gone on to develop Hustle Kings on PlayStation Vita, Backgammon Blitz and the acclaimed ‘Pure’ series of games – Pure Chess, Pure Pool and Pure Hold’em – all of which have further established our reputation for developing visually stunning, commercially successful games. VooFoo’s first self-published game, Mantis Burn Racing, is now available on Steam Early Access and will release on PS4 and Xbox One later in 2016.

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