Enjoy the true legacy of FINAL FANTASY in new FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS Legacy trailer

Fight as 11 legendary characters in FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS

LONDON (19th January, 2016) –  Square Enix Ltd., today released a brand new trailer for its upcoming Nintendo 3DS action role-playing adventure  FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS®. The new legacy trailer showcases all the great hallmarks from the FINAL FANTASY® series that fans can expect to see in this brand-new quest.

The new trailer showcases some of the classic FINAL FANTASY characters featured in  FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS, allowing players to transform into their favourite heroes – including Cloud, Yuna and Lightning – each with their own unique skillset and abilities. In  FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS players can also summon, recruit and level-up monsters, as well as battle against a variety of legendary FINAL FANTASY eidolons.

To watch the Legacy trailer now, visit: https://youtu.be/5ZCpFatkMLw

Also released today is an infographic highlighting the 11 classic FINAL FANTASY® characters players can transform into in the upcoming multiplayer action role-playing adventure, FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS®.

During battle, while in Trance Mode, players can harness the incredible power of legendary FINAL FANTASY characters and utilise their ultimate attacks. Clever use of the Trance system is one of the keys to defeating foes.

Fans will recognize the popular moves of their favourite characters, including Cloud’s Omnislash (FINAL FANTASY VII), Terra’s Riot Blade (FINAL FANTASY VI) and Tidus’ Blitz Ace (FINAL FANTASY X). Players can unlock the characters by speaking to the local town moogles for rare quests that reward special character magicites, which you can equip at the town’s central crystal.

FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS arrives in Europe and PAL territories on 29^th January 2016, exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS. A Collector’s Edition, which contains a branded Nintendo 3DS hard case, 40-page art book, a 20-track music CD as well as a selection of unlockable in-game quests and FINAL FANTASY weapons is also available in limited quantities exclusively from the SQUARE ENIX Online store. For more information and to pre-order now, visit:https://store.eu.square-enix.com/emea_uk/games/3ds/Final-Fantasy-Explorers-Collectors-Edition.php

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Pre-order: https://store.eu.square-enix.com/emea_uk/games/3ds/FINAL-FANTASY-EXPLORERS.php
Official Facebook® Page: www.facebook.com/FinalFantasy
Official Twitter®: www.twitter.com/FinalFantasy

* Game features English and French in-game text only

About FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS
The world is on the brink of war over its reserves of crystals, the planet’s chief source of power. Players must band together to form an elite squad of Explorers on an island rich in crystals, braving hordes of monsters in hopes of conquering a newly discovered Grand Crystal – every Explorer’s dream.

About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of the Square Enix Europe business unit, develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix Group. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive™, Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 110 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 66 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER® which has sold over 45 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com/eu/en/ .

FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS © 2014, 2016 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.  All Rights Reserved.

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source of power. Players must band together to form an elite squad of Explorers on an island rich in crystals, braving hordes of monsters in hopes of conquering a newly discovered Grand Crystal – every Explorer’s dream.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF ATELIER ESCHA & LOGY PLUS: ALCHEMISTS OF THE DUSK SKY 

“Plus” Version of Acclaimed Standalone Installment Now Available on PS®VITA with All Previous DLC and Exclusive Content; Early Purchase Content Revealed 

Hertfordshire, 19^th January 2016—KOEI TECMO Europe announced today the release of Atelier Escha & Logy Plus: Alchemists of The Dusk Sky exclusively for the PlayStation®Vita handheld system. Those who purchase the game within its first month of sale will receive free bonus content consisting of: a Striped Swimsuit costume (for Escha), a Last Resort costume (for Logy), a Wedding costume (for Escha & Logy), and an Administrator costume (for Nio). To commemorate the game’s launch, KOEI TECMO has released a brand new trailer focusing on the game’s characters.

Following the success of past Atelier releases on the portable platform, Atelier Escha & Logy Plus is the second standalone installment in developer GUST’s latest Atelier trilogy: the trilogy of Dusk. Preceded by the bittersweet Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk, Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky was released for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system in 2014 and is the first of the PS3 Atelier titles to feature a dual-protagonist story structure, in which the player can choose to see the story unfold through the eyes of the romantic alchemist Escha Malier, or the more levelheaded and rational Logix Ficsario.

The Plus version of Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky comes bursting with new content, including brand new event scenes inspired by the Escha & Logy anime, which released in Japan in celebration of developer GUST’s 20^thanniversary. These new scenes delve deeper into the relationship that Escha and Logy share, revealing a sweet secret story that was not available in previous versions of the game.

Additionally, Atelier Escha & Logy Plus includes all DLC from the PlayStation®3 version, a new playable character (Nio Altugle, younger sister of Atelier Ayesha), new costumes, and—to the delight of fans of the Atelier IP—a series of new and more challenging missions and ‘boss’ enemies! GUST has also incorporated PS®VITA-specific features into the game alongside balancing fixes to create a more level gaming experience for the PlayStation®Vita. Atelier Escha & Logy Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky is also compatible with PlayStation®TV.

To keep updated on Atelier Escha and Logy Plus news please visit www.facebook.com/ateliergames and follow us on twitter @koeitecmoeurope

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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GET READY TO CLUCK THINGS UP WITH ROCKETBIRDS 2: EVOLUTION, COMING SOON TO PLAYSTATION®4 AND PLAYSTATION®VITA

Hardboiled Sequel Lock And Loaded With Vastly Improved Controls, Cross-Buy/Cross-Save Functionality, Killer Soundtrack and More

Los Angeles, CA– January 19, 2016 – Everyone’s favorite fearsome, feathered fighting force is back with a vengeance! Ratloop Asia is pleased to announce that Rocketbirds 2: Evolution, the sequel to the fan-favorite original Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken, is coming soon to the PlayStation®4 and the PS Vita.

watch it on YouTube HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5kbNffUDrg

“The original Rocketbirds, with its memorable art style and hilariously dark sense of fowl humor, still holds a special place in many gamers’ hearts around the globe,” said Rocketbirds creator, Sian Yue Tan. “We’ve been working on delivering a sequel for some time now, and are thrilled that it will soon be available to players, who will in turn be thrilled that it builds upon and improves just about everything they loved about the original.”

Rocketbirds 2: Evolution picks up right where the cinematic adventure of Hardboiled Chicken left off. Players again will gear up as Hardboiled, the tough-as-nails, plucky chicken super-agent and the original “Cock of War.” The evil megalomaniacal despot Putzki, who wants nothing more than to bend the world to his wing, is still alive, and his evil plans force Hardboiled to hunt him down and eliminate him once and for all. Featuring enhanced gameplay controls, new combat systems, an expanded arsenal, and two new game modes, Rocketbirds 2: Evolution’s new level of depth and replay value also is fueled with jetpack action, space owls, and co-op multiplayer.

Key features of Rocketbirds 2: Evolution include:

• Improved Controls: New and improved controls provide easy to pick-up-and-play gameplay, plus an upgraded combat system where gamers can run, aim, jump and shoot; all at the same time.
• New Game Modes: Two new game modes: Story Mode and Rescue Mode

• Story Mode: In story mode, Hardboiled finds out Putzki is still alive and seeks to eliminate him once and for all. Along the way, Hardboiled realizes the Trans-dimensional Space Owls are behind it all and needs to re-assess who his enemies really are.
• Rescue Mode: Assemble a strike force of great magnitude and drop-in to a game of (up to four player) online/offline Rescue Mode, a meta collection game that takes place in up to four completely different, procedurally generated locations. Gear up, Rescue and Recruit over 16 hostages to fight the Penguin Regime. Prefer to play alone? You can do that too, but we recommend you Rent-A-Duck mercenary for additional “feather-power” support. And get ready to ruffle feathers in the Dojo, where players can go head-to-head in intense firefights.

• Hardboiled Humor: Fused with hilarious voice-over moments, Rocketbirds 2: Evolution retains the original game’s sense of humor and builds on it with more laughable and ridiculously absurd moments
• High Flying Soundtrack: The talented band New World Revolution, which provided the kick-a$$ soundtrack for the original game, is back with an exclusive soundtrack to bring the game to life.
• Unlockables and Easter Eggs: Discover loot locations throughout Rescue Mode to unlock 100+ weapons and costumes, money to buy ammo, better weapons, or rent-a-duck for combat support.

Ratloop Asia will be releasing more information for Rocketbirds 2: Evolution in the coming months, including an exact release date. In the meantime, stay up to date on the latest Rocketbirds 2: Evolution updates on Twitter and Facebook.

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About Ratloop Asia
Ratloop Inc. is a US based Independent game studio that has created innovative entertainment products since 1997. Ratloop Asia Pte Ltd was incorporated to support a development team based in Singapore to work on Rocketbirds. Its flagship title, “Rocketbirds: Revolution!” garnered three award nominations at the 2010 Independent Games Festival, including Excellence in Audio, Excellence in Visual Art and the Seumas McNally Grand Prize. Since then, Ratloop Asia has grown from a tiny two man team to a 10 man studio, bringing the definitive version of the game, “Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken” to PlayStation®3, PlayStation®Vita as well as Steam (available for Windows/Mac/Linux). Since its launch, the game sold over a million copies and the studio has been perfecting its definitive sequel, “Rocketbirds 2 Evolution” since 2013.

Crytek Focuses on the Future with New “VR First” Academic Initiative

The creators of CRYENGINE will provide full source code access for free and equip a new generation of talent to explore the power and potential of VR

Frankfurt am Main (Germany) January 19, 2016 – Seeking to nurture grassroots virtual reality development worldwide, Crytek today announced the launch of its new VR Firstprogram.

Under the initiative, Crytek will partner with academic institutions to provide state-of-the-art technology and facilities for students and researchers looking to explore the power and potential of VR.

Beneficiaries of the VR First program will not only enjoy full source code access to Crytek’s CRYENGINE development suite, but also free use of hardware from VR Firstaffiliates.

VR First seeks to empower the development talent of tomorrow by ensuring academic institutions around the world are equipped to support their ambitions in this exciting new field. The initial VR First Lab opens its doors today at Istanbul’s Bahçeşehir University and will act as a pilot destination for the scheme. Crytek and the program’s affiliates hope to ensure every VR First lab facilitates users to play a key part in shaping the future of VR.

For more information on VR First, and details of how to become an affiliate or academic partner, please visit http://vrfirst.cryengine.com.

About Crytek
Crytek is an independent videogame developer, publisher and technology provider with headquarters in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and seven other studios around the world. Established in 1999, Crytek has created multiple award-winning titles, including the original Far Cry, the Crysis series, Ryse: Son of Rome and Warface. All of Crytek’s games are developed using CRYENGINE, the company’s cutting-edge 3D game technology, which is also the first choice of other leading developers and licensees when creating games for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation^®4, and Android. Crytek’s ongoing growth in the games-as-a-service market has extended the company’s reach as they continue to deliver top quality interactive experiences to players through self-publishing platforms online.

For more information visit www.crytek.com  and www.cryengine.com .