FINAL FANTASY LEGENDS YOSHITAKA AMANO AND NOBUO UEMATSU CONTRIBUTING TO TURBO’S DEBUT GAME, SUPER SENSO

PvP turn-based tactical title will be released globally later this winter for iOS and Android

NEW YORK – Jan. 29, 2016 – Independent, NYC-based studio TURBO has announced its collaboration with two artistic icons of the gaming world for its esports-driven mobile title, Super Senso: designer Yoshitaka Amano and composer Nobuo Uematsu.

“Both as a developer and fan, it’s been a true honor working with Amano-san and Uematsu-san on Super Senso,” said Yohei Ishii, CEO of TURBO. “Everyone here owes so much inspiration to the monumental influence these two visionaries have had on games, and we all collectively geeked out a little watching their creations come to life.”

Amano is best known for his work on the 1960s anime adaptation of Speed Racer, as well as a character and graphic designer for the Final Fantasy series. Uematsu has been composing games music for over 30 years, including the soundtracks for most major Final Fantasy titles and the main theme for Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Amano’s evocative character illustrations formed the basis for many of Super Senso’s larger-than-life mechs and units, and Uematsu created the game’s vibrant, symphonic theme song.

“Super Senso’s graphic style and visuals had a big impact on me,” said Uematsu. “I felt that synthesizer sounds were appropriate for a game like this, rather than orchestral instruments. If I were to describe the feeling I wanted to evoke based on a movie, I’d liken it to something like Terminator.”

Super Senso will launch this winter as a free-to-download title on iPhone, iPad and Android devices. Inspired by the classic Advance Wars, the game delivers a competitive, strategic experience with customizable armies of massive, upgradable mechs, zombie soldiers, tanks, ninjas, weaponized dinosaurs, UFOs and more. Outwit and outlast opponents in fast-paced, synchronous, turn-based battles across lively, 3D arenas for rare rewards, exclusive content and globally ranked dominance. Super Senso targets mobile’s rapidly evolving, hardcore gaming scene, and TURBO is working with prominent esports players to grow its post-launch tournament plans.

Public beta sign-ups for Super Senso are currently open at www.supersenso.com. For additional information, please follow the game on Twitter (@SuperSensoGame), Facebook (www.facebook.com/SuperSenso) and Instagram (@SuperSenso).

About TURBO Studios
Founded in 2013, TURBO is an independent game development studio formed by a dream team of industry veterans who believe in building a business around killer games. When we’re not making games, we’re playing them, and therein lies the difference. For the latest from TURBO, follow along on Facebook (www.facebook.com/TURBOStudios), Twitter (www.twitter.com/TURBOStudios), Instagram (www.instagram.com/TURBOstudios) and www.turbo.nyc.

WARFRAME RELEASES FIREY NEW UPDATE FOR PLAYSTATION 4 and XBOX ONE

New Nezha Warframe, Weapons, and Customizations Bring the Heat in Latest ‘Ring of Fire’ Update for Consoles

London, ON — (January 29 2016) — Digital Extremes continues to set the high bar for AAA quality in free-to-play with the release of Ring of Fire, an extensive new update for its hit sci-fi action game, Warframe®.  Ring of Fire is available now on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One and features a variety of items to set the game ablaze.

The only thing better than leaving enemies in the dust is turning them to ash. Ring of Fire understands this and puts hot new tools into players’ arsenals, starting with the fire-based Nezha Warframe, who leaves a graceful trail of devastation in his wake.

New Weapons and bold Customizations also give Tenno battling throughout the Solar System power and choice. Among the additions, cosmetic upgrades for Loki, the elusive trickster Warframe. A brand-new Deluxe Skin, Helmet and unique set of Armor give Loki fashion even the enemy is sure to appreciate — when they can spot him.

Ring of Fire highlights:

NEZHA WARFRAME — A petite and playful facade conceals this Warframe’s immense power. Nezha’s Abilities include:
· Fire Walker – Blaze a trail of flames, scorching enemies and cleansing allies.
· Blazing Chakram – Hurl a flaming ring that burns enemies and causes them to emit a healing blast on death. Reactivate to travel instantly to the ring’s location.
· Warding Halo – Create a protective ring of fire that also stuns and damages enemies who get too close.
· Divine Spears – Impale nearby enemies on spears that erupt from the ground.

Nezha video https://youtu.be/yoAZXezFtWQ

NEW WEAPONS — The enemy never knows what hit them when struck by the blazing-fast SHAKU nunchaku. Inflict maximum devastation with the massive SYDON Grineer trident and elevate martial combat into an art form with the DESTREZA, a swift Tenno rapier.

NEW CUSTOMIZATIONS — New customizations continue to let Tenno battle with their own unique style.
· Loxley Helmet – A uniquely-styled Helmet for Ivara.
· Foxglove, Bombyx and Samia Syandanas – Envelop Warframes in these silky nature-inspired Syandanas.
· Moth Syandana Pack – Featuring three colorful silken capes inspired by nature, this bundle includes the Foxglove, Bombyx and Samia Syandana.
· Loki Knave Skin – A new guise for an old trickster.*
· Loki Knave Helmet – A Helmet to match the Loki Knave Skin.*
· Hulta Leg Guards, Chest Guard and Arm Guards – Loki Knave’s looted Armor.*
· Dual Kamas Nari and Vali Skin – Turn the Dual Kamas into a stylish sword and dagger combo with this Skin.*
· Scimitar Magus Skin – A unique skin for the Scimitar landing craft.*
· Loki Knave Profile Icon – A profile icon depicting Loki Knave.*
· Loki Deluxe Skin Bundle – Strike from the shadows with this collection of ill-gotten garb.*
* Available as part of the Loki Deluxe Skin Bundle

The Ring of Fire Update is available now on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. All update items are also currently available on PC. New players can download and play Warframe free in the PSN Store or Xbox Store.

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world’s top independent development studios in the interactive entertainment industry. The Canadian-based developer has a rich history in developing some of the industry’s top first-person shooter and action games.  Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games’ multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal, Unreal Tournament – and all its iterations — and continuing with such hits as Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3 and the multi-player campaign of BioShock 2.  More recently, Digital Extremes earned critical acclaim for the development of first-person shooter, The Darkness® II, based on the comic book series of the same name and the use of its proprietary technology, the Evolution Engine™.  The studio is currently developing and publishing the Free-To-Play action game, Warframe® available now on PC, PS4™ and Xbox One.  For more information about Digital Extremes, visit the company website at www.digitalextremes.com.  To sign up for Warframe, visit www.warframe.com.

Warframe and the Warframe logo are registered trademarks of Digital Extremes Ltd.

Gazillion’s Marvel Heroes 2016 Initiative Begins Today

First Wave of Updates Includes New Story Chapter, Controller Support, Updated Character Models, Revamped Deadpool, Leaderboards, Playable Black Cat and More

FOSTER CITY, CA — January 29, 2016 — Gazillion, Inc., announced today that its first wave of the Marvel Heroes 2016 initiative – the biggest update to its super-powered free-to-play action-RPG in nearly two years – is now available for download at MarvelHeroes.com and on Steam. Today’s update includes a number of highly requested improvements for PC and Mac gamers, highlighted by the following:

•  “Secret Invasion” Story Chapter: Battle shape-shifting Skrull invaders, including the Super-Skrull and alien versions of Super Heroes, in this adaptation of 2008’s Secret Invasion comic book event. Who do you trust? (A Fortune Card themed to the new chapter is also available.)
• Controller Support: For the first time ever play with the likes of Xbox One and Xbox 360 controllers, the Steam Controller, Logitech controllers and more.
• Visual Updates: Starting with Captain America, Black Widow and Jean Grey, characters introduced with the initial launch of Marvel Heroes will be brought up to the more realistic visual standards of newer characters. Visual Updates for older character models will continue moving forward.
• Leaderboards: The most dedicated players will be recognized, as new Leaderboards begin to be continually added. Tournaments and Seasons will grow out of this eventually, as well.
• Revamped Deadpool: The Merc with a Mouth has been part of the Marvel Heroes lineup since the beginning – with new animations, effects and nine new moves added to his power set, now he’s even better! (A new Zen Deadpool costume is also available.)
• Playable Black Cat: Voiced by Jennifer Hale, just as she was in the 1990s Spider-Man animated series, Felicia Hardy crosses our path as the game’s 55th playable character.
• Agent Venom Team-Up: Once Peter’s Parker high school bully, war hero Lt. Flash Thompson now heroically wears the Venom symbiote, ready to serve beside you.
• Steam Achievements: More than 50 achievements for those who play via Steam.
• Mac Out of Beta: Just like it sounds.

“When we moved from Marvel Heroes to Marvel Heroes 2015, it was to showcase just how much the game had improved since its launch – but it’s had another year and a half of improvements since then, and with today’s launch of Marvel Heroes 2016, the newest additions make it even better,” said Gazillion Studio Director Jeff Lind. “What we’re launching today is just the beginning of what will be the biggest year yet for the game. Our awesome community expects regular updates, and they’ll continue to get those – but it’s the big content drops like today’s first wave of the Marvel Heroes 2016 initiative where the game will really shine. You’ll see these throughout the year, and the best announcements are yet to come.”

Gazillion also recently announced the Advance Pack 3, which includes seven new playable characters for the coming year (Elektra, Green Goblin, Nick Fury, Ultron, Black Bolt, Angela and a hero to be named later) and other in-game items at a discounted price of $59.99 for the Standard Edition. Meanwhile, a $79.99 Deluxe Edition adds in four new Team-Up heroes to be added later this year, such as Spider-Man (Miles Morales) and Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan), as well as early access to the Iron Spider enhanced costume. Along with all other heroes, both versions of Advance Pack 3 can be purchased at store.marvelheroes.com.

More information on Marvel Heroes 2016 can be found at www.MarvelHeroes.com and via social media (facebook.com/MarvelHeroes, twitter.com/MarvelHeroes, instagram.com/MarvelHeroesGame,  youtube.com/MarvelHeroesOnline and twitch.tv/MarvelHeroes). Please contact Chris Baker ([email protected]) for any press-related inquiries.

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About Gazillion, Inc.

Gazillion, Inc. is a privately held developer and publisher of free-to-play online games for all ages. Gazillion’s games feature revered brands, superior production quality and unmatched gameplay. For more information on Gazillion, please visit www.gazillion.com.

About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy-five years.  Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing.  For more information visit marvel.com.  © 2015 MARVEL