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Encore Screenings of ‘Boruto: Naruto the Movie’ Added in Australia

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October 23, 2015

Encore Screenings of ‘Boruto: Naruto the Movie’ Added in Australia

Due to popular demand, Madman Entertainment has announced that there will be encore screenings of Boruto: Naruto the Movie in cinemas across Australia and New Zealand. Links to all of the cinemas that are still showing the film can be found here. Encore screenings are limited, so be sure to purchase a ticket as soon as possible if you want to see the film in cinemas before the run is over.

Madman stated in a comment on their Facebook page that the film will likely be released on home video in Australia late next year. They will be releasing a Naruto Shippuden movie collection containing the first four films on DVD on November 18, 2015. The Last: Naruto the Movie will be available on DVD and Blu-ray in Australia on December 2, 2015.

Japanese Film Festival to Show ‘Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie’ in Sydney and Melbourne

K. Roberts

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October 23, 2015

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Japanese Film Festival to Show ‘Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie’ in Sydney and Melbourne

The latest entry into the Ghost in the Shell anime series, Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie, will be screened at the Japanese Film Festival in Sydney and Melbourne next month. Tickets can be purchased from the links found on the official Japanese Film Festival webpage here.

The official webpage provided a brief description of the film: “Set after the events of Ghost in the Shell: Arise, the Prime Minister is assassinated in what is publicly described as the “greatest event since the war”. It is up to Public Security Section 9, lead by Major Motoko Kusanagi, to discover the true nature of the murder”.

The cosplay-themed screening in Sydney will be on November 9, 2015 at 8:15pm at Event Cinemas George St, Sydney. The special cyberpunk-themed event will begin at 6:30pm. Prizes will be given out for the best cosplayer of characters from the series. These prizes will include film passes and Kinokuniya gift vouchers. Guest cosplayers will help to determine who is the best cosplayer.

The themed screening in Melbourne will be on December 4, 2015 at 8:45pm at Hoyts Melbourne Central, but the event will begin at 7pm. Film passes will be awarded as a prize to the best cosplayer.

Dark Souls III Network Test Impressions

Andrew Day

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October 23, 2015

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A few weeks ago, I got to try my hand at Namco Bandai and From Software’s upoming action RPG Dark Souls III. As a massive fan of the ‘Souls’ franchise of games I was ecstatic, but while my time with Dark Souls III was fun, it was very, very brief and left me feeling… hollow inside. Thankfully, due to the recent Dark Souls III Network Test, I was able to sit down in the comfort of my own home, and go to town on the game for around six hours.

Immediately upon booting up the network test and looked around the opening area, I couldn’t help but think where the franchise has come from in such a short amount of time. From 2007’s Demon’s Souls to now, the guys at From Software have managed to keep the same tone and feel of the game, while slightly refining it with each installment.

I have spent a lot of time playing Bloodborne this year (in fact, it has hardly left my PS4) so going from its aggressive, “always pushing forward” style of combat back to the more defensive and “wait for your moment” style that Dark Souls III offers took some getting used to. Thankfully, the game controls almost identically to not only Bloodborne but to the previous Souls games too. There is definitely something to be said about a franchise as deep as this where you can pick up the controller and have an almost immediate understanding of how the controls work simply by playing previous games.

Now while the controls are almost the same this time around, that doesn’t mean that the game is. Firstly I noticed that movement speed is a touch faster than previous games, putting it more towards the Bloodborne side of the spectrum. The faster movement is not too much of a game changer, but I was surprised at how much my play style changed to reflect it. Not only that but the slightly faster pace helped everything feel more fluid and responsive to the touch – something you always want when playing one of these games.

The second, and most glaring difference to me was how much the game resembled Demon’s Souls moreso than either of the two previous Dark Souls games. Demon’s Souls was a unique game that managed to take elements of gothic horror and meld them into this dark medieval, high-fantasy setting, and this is something that Dark Souls III manages to do too. twisted creatures that look like they were ripped from a 19th century storybook (and not the fun kind) as well as landscapes reminiscent of that of Bloodborne really help Dark Souls III stand out from its brethren.

Aestetically, the game was beautiful. Being such an early build there were a few bumps and hiccups but overall the entire thing just looked so damn sexy. The dark, twisted buildings that served as the game’s map look desolate and run-down. The breakable objects like barrels, tables etc all have this nice explosive particle effect to them when destroyed and most impressively – Instead of reusing old enemy models, everything looks completely redone from the ground up. Old enemy types like the undead knights or the praying undead from Dark Souls I make a reappearance here, but they have been reworked from the ground-up to fit this new aesthetic and new hardware.

While there are a few more changes to the way the game plays (some I don’t want to get into until I have a more thorough understanding of them), like the magic bar that seems lifted from Demon’s Souls or the new Lord of Cinder mode which replaces hollowing and humanity, longtime fans of the series can rest easy because at its core this is still very much a Dark Souls game. Sure, it feels fresh and exciting and new but it manages to combine this with things like the Demon’s Souls magic bar and almost Bloodborne level movement speed to create a game that is a refreshing combination of the old and the new.

The Souls games are some of my favourites in all of gaming and Dark Souls III is already shaping up to be the best of the bunch. While Dark Souls II felt like more of the same kind of stuff we had come to expect, Dark Souls III feels like that next leap forward and I can’t wait to see just how much else has changed when the full game launches April 2016.

Total War™: WARHAMMER® Release Date, Pre-Order and High King Edition Revealed

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Philip Federico

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October 23, 2015

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Total War™: WARHAMMER® Release Date, Pre-Order and High King Edition Revealed

LONDON – October 22, 2015 – SEGA® Europe Ltd. and Creative Assembly today revealed the Pre-order Bonus, High King Edition and Limited Edition for Total War™: WARHAMMER®, the game that brings to life the most comprehensive vision possible of the Warhammer Fantasy Battle world –Total War: WARHAMMER will be the first in an epic trilogy, supported with free and paid-for content post-release and is set to launch on April 28^th, 2016.

Pre-order Bonus – Chaos Warriors Race Pack:

Those gamers who pre-order any edition from participating retailers will receive Total War: WARMAMMER’s first DLC for free alongside the game on release day. The Chaos Warriors Race Pack includes three new playable Legendary Lords, enabling you to select the corrupted and powerful Chaos Warriors as your race in the Grand Campaign.

Featuring unique new mounts, bloodthirsty units and monstrous creatures, this Race Pack also brings with it a brand new, narrative-driven quest chain for each Legendary Lord, and an armoury of twisted and cursed magic items.

To learn more about the Chaos Warriors, watch the new in-engine cinematic trailer: https://youtu.be/MC1Y2pFP2ls

The Total War: WARHAMMER standard edition is now available for pre-order from Steam http://store.steampowered.com/app/364360/ and other retailers world-wide www.Totalwar.com/Warhammer

High King Edition:

The Total War: WARHAMMER High King Edition will be produced in a single, extremely limited run.

Modelled on the legendary Book of Grudges, the High King Edition will ship in a large ornate presentation box, featuring metallic gold and 3D sculpted detail in the iconic Dwarfen style. Contained within is a host of treasures guaranteed to sate the gold-lust of the mightiest Dwarfen High King; including:

Grudge Ring: This quality metal ring, with a rotating inner band is perfect to spin whilst brooding over grudges and plotting revenge. Six numbered bevels on the inner hoop allow the ring to double as a fully functioning die.

Slayer’s Whetstone Pendant: Made of genuine, functional whetstone and inscribed with the talismanic Master Rune of Spite, this hefty trinket would be treasured and jealously guarded by any self-respecting Slayer, who aims to keep a keen edge on their blades.

Dwarfen Drinking Horn & Stand: Toast your victories with this beautifully decorated drinking horn; wrought with icons and sigils in the Dwarfen craftsman style. Suitable for both display and practical use, it can hold a full pint and comes complete with its own unique metal display stand. Please note, liquid cannot be ‘sipped’ from this drinking horn, it may only be ‘quaffed’.

Canvas Map: Plan your campaigns of conquest as any High King should with this gorgeously illustrated canvas map of the game world.

Integrated Artbook: Integrated into the High King Edition’s impressive packaging is a large art book featuring exclusive concepts.

Metal Case: Protect your game disks from the perilous dangers of the Old World with this exclusive metal case.

Insider Guide: A printed strategy guide for Total War: WARHAMMER; this book will help get you started with the game and offers invaluable tactical advice to help you dominate the battlefields of the Old World.

Chaos Warriors Race Pack: The Chaos Warriors Race Pack offers a new playable race with a full roster of bloodthirsty units, terrifying mounts and monstrous creatures. Lead the corrupted Chaos hordes as one of three new playable Legendary Lords and embrace the Ruinous Powers as you embark on brand new quest chains, unlocking powerful items and gaining the favour of the dark Chaos Gods.

The High King Edition is available for pre-order now from the following retailers: www.Totalwar.com/Highking

Limited Edition:

Alongside the extremely rare High King Edition, a Limited Edition will also be available at select retailers. This version includes the metal case and Insider Guide detailed above in the High King Edition www.Totalwar.com/Limited.

All Editions are available for pre-order now www.Totalwar.com/Warhammer. For the latest news about this title and the other Total War games in development, visit www.totalwar.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to Total War’s Youtube Channel for future news about gameplay videos.

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About Total War

Multi-million-selling Total War is one of the most critically-acclaimed series in gaming, now in its 15^th year. A drive for historical authenticity and superb gaming quality has helped establish the franchise as one of the most successful PC games of all time. Alongside the core historical-based games, the Total War series has expanded to include free-to-play mobile (Total War Battles™: KINGDOM) and PC titles (Total War™: ARENA), currently in development. Their dedicated development teams are joined by those working on Total War: WARHAMMER and future Total War titles. Total War’s website is located at www.totalwar.com

About Creative Assembly

Founded in 1987, Creative Assembly is one of the UK’s most successful and established game studios. Creator of the multi award-winning Total War strategy series, the studio has received numerous press, industry and consumer accolades, including BAFTAs and the Develop Industry Excellence awards. Home to over 420 highly talented developers and counting, the studio continues to expand to cover a variety of triple-A console, PC and mobile projects. Creative Assembly’s website is located at www.creative-assembly.com

About Games Workshop®:

Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L) is based in Nottingham, UK. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniature soldiers, novels and model kits through more than 400 of its own Hobby centres, the Internet and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop can be found at www.games-workshop.com and further details about all of Games Workshop’s licensees and their products are at licensing.games-workshop.com

© Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2015. Warhammer, the Warhammer logo, GW, Games Workshop, The Game of Fantasy Battles, the twin-tailed comet logo, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world, and used under licence. All Rights Reserved to their respective owners.

About SEGA® Europe Ltd.:

SEGA® Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Games Co., Ltd., and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. SEGA Europe’s website is located at www.sega.com

Activision Setting up Zombie Escape Room in Melbourne ahead of Call of Duty: Black Ops III Launch

Jamie Laike Tsui

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October 23, 2015

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Activision Setting up Zombie Escape Room in Melbourne ahead of Call of Duty: Black Ops III Launch

Activision will be jumping on the bandwagon for one of the hottest gaming trends in the world right now, escape rooms. The company will partnering with Secret Squirrel to set up an escape room in Melbourne’s Federation Square from October 30th to November 6th, to promote the upcoming launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops III. The escape room is inspired by Black Ops III’s zombie campaign entitled Shadows of Evil. Players will find themselves in Nero the Magician’s private chambers and must solve several puzzles to escape within the time limit. Tickets are available for free at Eventbrite.

“People are craving more authentic experiences today, meaning immersive, experiential design continues to grow in popularity. The Call of Duty: Black Ops III – Zombies Escape room is a unique opportunity for fans to experience a living, breathing narrative,” said Tamasein Holyman, Creative Director, Secret Squirrel Productions.

Call of Duty: Black Ops III launches on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Windows on November 6th.

New Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Gameplay Trailer Teases New Maps

Jamie Laike Tsui

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October 23, 2015

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New Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Gameplay Trailer Teases New Maps

Ubisoft released a new trailer for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege with plenty of action and a few teaser shots of some new maps. In the trailer we have a map set in the French Alps in what looks like a living complex for the rich and famous nestled in the mountains. Another map is set in Germany in a port with a listing cargo ship in the distance. The third map set in Los Angeles, but looks very similar to Embassy, so I cannot say for sure if it’s actually a different map. The outside shot of the building is definitely new, but the footage of the FBI team breaching through the windows looks like it is set in Embassy.

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege launches on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows on December 1st.

KOEI TECMO ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE AND DETAILS PRE-ORDER BONUSES FOR ARSLAN: THE WARRIORS OF LEGEND

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Philip Federico

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October 22, 2015

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KOEI TECMO ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE AND DETAILS PRE-ORDER BONUSES FOR ARSLAN: THE WARRIORS OF LEGEND

New Battle Moves and Additional Playable Characters Unveiled

BURLINGAME, Calif. – October 22, 2015 – KOEI TECMO America revealed today a wealth of new information on the release of Arslan: The Warriors of Legend, which will become available across North America on February 9, 2016 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. It will also be simultaneously available digitally on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

Based on the renowned novel, The Heroic Legend of Arslan, this tactical action epic keeps close to the spirit of the rebooted anime and manga version illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa, creator of Fullmetal Alchemist. As such, in addition to the Warriors series’ traditional thrilling action of one versus a thousand, Arslan: The Warriors of Legend incorporates a new type of action – the Mardan Rush. Designed to match the setting of The Heroic Legend of Arslan, this action allows players to wipe out large numbers of enemies by taking control of special ‘Rush’ units (mounted, ranged, or melee) and dealing devastating damage.

In addition to controlling army units, the game also features new battle moves for individual characters, such as the Chain Strike. As the story progresses, playable characters will gain access to different weapon types. Chain Strike allows for a real-time switch between available weapons while executing a power attack, which brings more variety to the action and can be used to prolong combos!

Furthermore, KOEI TECMO announced a series of exclusive bonus content, available to those who pre-order Arslan: The Warriors of Legend. Specifically, pre-orders through GameStop & EB Canada will include a special weapon and armor set for Daryun, as well as ‘Conflict at Gujarat Fortress’, a new original scenario for Free Mode. Those who pre-order from Best Buy or Amazon will receive the new original scenario, ‘Battle for the Title’, for Free Mode. Both scenarios offer players the possibility to unlock some very special Limited Skill Cards, which will give them an extra edge in battle!

In support of the information released, KOEI TECMO has put together a batch of new assets, including images of two newly unveiled playable characters (Jaswant – a former spy for the kingdom of Shindra – and Kubart – a seasoned veteran of the Pars cavalry), images from two additional stages (the fortress of Kashan, and the citadel of Peshawar), screenshots showing the Mardan Rush and Chain Strike in action, as well as assets showing off the pre-order bonus content!

KOEI TECMO AMERICA has also released a brand new trailer for the game, which can be found at https://youtu.be/pbYvxFDdeV8.

For more news and information on Arslan: The Warriors of Legend please visit the official site at http://www.koeitecmoamerica.com/arslan, Like KOEI TECMO America on Facebook at www.facebook.com/koeitecmous, and become part of the #KTfamily by following KOEI TECMO America on Twitter at @KoeiTecmoUS.

About Arslan: The Warriors Of Legend

Originally written as a novel series in the late 1980’s, The Heroic Legend of Arslan has been adapted to manga and anime numerous times, with the most prominent being the 2013 release of a manga series by famed illustrator Hiromu Arakawa (the creator of Fullmetal Alchemist). It tells the story of the young crown prince of Pars, Arslan, as he is forced out of his kingdom when his father, the king, is betrayed and defeated and his domain conquered. Arslan and his few companions must reassemble an army and fight against overwhelming odds to regain his throne and liberate his kingdom. Through his exploits he reaches emotional maturity, while the series also tackles underlying issues of slavery, religious fanaticism, betrayal, and humanity.

The game adaptation of this magnificent story seamlessly blends the fast paced tactical action gameplay indicative of the Warriors franchise with a stunningly engaging narrative. Using cell-shaded graphics and basing all character design on the anime series Arslan: The Warriors of Legend delivers a gaming experience designed to fully immerse the player into Arslan’s universe!

ABOUT KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP.

KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Burlingame, California. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive®, Ninja Gaiden®, Tecmo Bowl®, and Fatal Frame® series.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

©2015 Hiromu Arakawa, Yoshiki Tanaka・KODANSHA/ “LEGEND OF ARSLAN” Project Committee,MBS. All Rights Reserved. Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

Vikings: The Complete Third Season Review

Mateja Simovic

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October 22, 2015

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Vikings: The Complete Third Season Review

Vikings: Season Three
Studio: MGM
Publisher: MGM Television, 20th Century Fox
Format: Blu-ray, DVD (Reviewed)
Release Date: Available Now
Price: $59.99 AUD – Available Here

Overview

Here we are again, with the third season of Vikings we come back to the sagas of the Northmen (and QUITE importantly; women). My previous forays into the show have been very pleasant with seasons 1 and 2 creating a number of memorable moments and characters. Now with Ragnar as king of the Vikings, we ask ourselves whether the show has wintered too long and overstayed its welcome. Read on to find out what I think.

Story

Our story picks off from the climax of last season with Ragnar (Travis Flimmel), now King, setting off to return to England and claim the land which was promised to him by King Ecbert (Linus Roache). Complications arise and the mainstay of the Viking force gets drawn into a succession war in the neighbouring kingdom of Mercia, fighting for Ecbert’s ally; Princess Kwenthrith (Amy Bailey). With Viking mercenaries, she is able to succeed to the throne while Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick) helps establish a Viking settlement in Wessex. Tensions and complications arise from there and culminate in sudden reveal midway through the season which I did not see coming.

The political intrigue between Ecbert, Kwenthrith, and Ragnar is quite interesting throughout. It’s not quite at the level of an episode of Game of Thrones in terms of body count, but it’s strong enough to certainly keep you interested. I’m invested enough in the successes and failures of these characters that I wish to see how thing ultimately unfold. I’m particularly impressed by Bailey’s turn as the mercurial and downright psychopathic Princess Kwenthrith.

Athelstan (George Blagden) has one of the more interesting developments in this season as he finally comes to terms with his crisis of faith. His choices ultimately lead to tensions between him and his Viking friends which provides an interesting arc within the series to pace out the main action. The homestead sub-plot in the first couple of episodes, wherein Aslaug, Helga, and Siggy deal with a strange wanderer coming to Kattegat, feels like a bit of misstep. In the first season, I remember critiquing that the homestead narratives felt boring compared to the high stakes action happening elsewhere and I feel like the series has returned to this problem. It’s hard for me to care about the personal problems of characters when there are far larger (and more interesting) complications unfolding elsewhere.

One thing which I’ve come to realise about this series which I absolutely love is the way that the show portrays religion. With many modern historical fictions, the author presents medieval religion through the cynical eye of modern skepticism. This is not the case in Vikings as you get the sense that most of the characters are in one form or another; quite religious. It’s refreshing to see this aspect of the medieval mentality replicated faithfully (no pun intended) with the characters all engaging in the practice of religion, regardless of whether they give praise to Odin or Jesus Christ. It pleases me greatly as a historian, and I’m sure some of you will find it interesting as well.

The season climaxes with a Viking raid on the city of Paris. It is refreshing to see how far the show has come in the sets and locations it has brought to bear. It’s particularly interesting to see the setup for some more courtly intrigue with the introduction of the Frankian Imperial court at Paris. I look forward to seeing this new element in the coming season and what the barbaric Vikings can add to the civilised courts of the descendants of Charlemange.

Visuals

The show has come a long way in its visual style since its first season a couple of years ago. We still get plenty of well-choreographed action scenes. In these aforementioned scenes, there is a real sense of physicality as these actors move and fight on a set rather than a sound stage with a green screen. The new sets based in the Frankish court are particularly welcome with their colourful noble linens after the muted colours of provincial England and Viking villages. There were also some interesting moments of visual direction with interesting shots being created in some of the shoes more surreal moments.

Audio

This season continues the tradition of previous seasons with an orchestral soundtrack to match the thematic tone of the series. These tracks also feature a variety of humming and ululating vocals to reinforce the animistic spirituality of Viking culture. There are some interesting moments in this season which has the audio playing a companion beat to the growing tension and build up in these particular sequences. Overall, it suits the series quite well and the opening credit song is as good as ever.

Extras

It’s always a pleasure to hear Michael Hurst speak about the production of the show and the artistic intent behind many of the narrative choices. The commentary he provides alongside Linus Roache (who plays Ecbert in the show) is both entertaining and illuminating. In particular, I found his discussion of ‘truth vs accuracy’ in historical fiction to be interesting. Specifically he talks about the fact that although Vikings is not quite entirely accurate in its portrayal of historical events and what historians know about the Vikings themselves, he aims to relay certain truths about their culture and identity through the show. That being said, one of my favourite comments from the show was Hirst speaking about how he was toying with the idea of presenting Floki (Gustaf Skarsgard) as a god… so yes, Vikings aims to entertain more than educate.

Overall

So I can earnestly say that I enjoyed this season of Vikings very much. The narrative is excellent throughout the season, except for a few sub-stories here and there which feel like filler. The direction is great with some interesting visuals in certain episodes and the production values have reached a new high. The soundtrack is of a similarly high quality and compliments the action nicely. The DVD extras are also fun to enjoy and provide a nice view into the minds behind the series. Overall, this is a very season for a very good show and I have no qualms with recommending this show to anyone who thinks they would be interested in it.

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THE MYSTICAL VIDEO GAME JOURNEY BEGINS ANEW – SHADOWGATE FOR IPAD® NOW AVAILABLE ON THE APP®STORE

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Philip Federico

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October 22, 2015

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THE MYSTICAL VIDEO GAME JOURNEY BEGINS ANEW – SHADOWGATE FOR IPAD® NOW AVAILABLE ON THE APP®STORE

Just in time for Halloween, Venture into the Legendary
Living Castle, With the Dread Pumpkin Quest

Twain Harte, California – October 22, 2015 – Zojoi, an indie developer of adventure games, and Reverb Triple XP announced today that the legendary adventure game Shadowgate is available now on Apple® iPad®. One of the most renowned and beloved point-and-click adventure titles in videogame history, Shadowgate is now re-imagined with stunning hand-painted visuals, cinematic storytelling, and customizable controls. With gameplay mechanics designed for touch-based gameplay perfect for iPad users, Shadowgate is available on the App®Store for $4.99. In addition, the four original MacVenture Game Series titles that launched with Shadowgate on the Apple Macintosh are now available on the App Store, each for $1.99.

Watch the Shadowgate launch trailer HERE: youtube.com/watch?v=k0a5aGichig

Get the game on iPad HERE: itunes.apple.com/us/app/shadowgate/id996262760

“Back in 1987 when we launched the original Shadowgate as part of the MacVenture series on the original Apple Macintosh, it’s almost serendipitous that we can bring our re-imagined project to challenge a whole new generation of adventure gamers,” states David Marsh, Co-founder at Zojoi. “When we designed the new Shadowgate, we definitely thought how perfect it would be to play this game on the iPad.”

Beware kids – ask for candy nicely or the Dread Pumpkin will give you a rock for Halloween

Shadowgate on iPad includes the following features:

First Person Adventuring: Unique gameplay mechanics that made the original Shadowgate such a classic, complete with three different difficulty settings that change the gameplay experience and puzzle structure
Breathtaking Imagery: Gorgeous hand-painted visuals re-imagined for a new generation of adventurers, complete with all new environmental and object-specific animations and particle effects
Tools of Adventure: A bevy of objects, spells, an all-new mapping system, and customizable user interface so players can choose between classic on-screen commands or use modern a modern-wheel icon system
Mind-bending Puzzles: Loads of all new rooms as well as revamped locations from the original, and a ton of new and fully updated puzzles to solve
Cinematic Storytelling: Shadowgate features dramatic cut-scenes and all the same great storytelling you expect from the original creators with a rich dynamic soundtrack by composer Rich Douglas
Atmospheric Music: Choose between the dynamic new cinematic score or the original retro 8-bit NES classic soundtrack by Hiroyuki Masuno
The Dread Pumpkin Quest: In time for Halloween, find and free the Dread Pumpkin – a tribute to the holiday figure, the Great Pumpkin
Achievement Awards: Dozens of in-game achievements to find and unlock, compelling cut-scenes, and deep storytelling make this re-imagining feel and play like a truly classic Shadowgate experience

If you are interested in reviewing Shadowgate for iPad, please email Anthony Chau ([email protected]).

Shadowgate is now available on the App®Store for $4.99. Adventure gamers should also check out the MacVenture Series Collection games that includes Déjà Vu: A Nightmare Comes True, Déjà Vu II: Lost In Las Vegas, Shadowgate, and Uninvited, each available for purchase separately at $1.99 for iPad. For more information about Shadowgate, please visit www.shadowgate.com, follow the development team on Twitter and “Like” Shadowgate on Facebook.

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ABOUT ZOJOI
Based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of central Virginia, Zojoi is an independent game developer helmed by industry legends Karl Roelofs and Dave Marsh, whose first title Shadowgate was a smash success on the original Apple Macintosh. The duo went on to create the other titles in the popular MacVenture series (Déjà Vu, Déjà Vu II, and Uninvited) and ported these timeless classics to no less than 10 other platforms. Zojoi’s mission is to create memorable gaming experiences, with remakes of their renowned originals or entirely new properties.

ABOUT REVERB TRIPLE XP
Reverb Triple XP provides a spectrum of services customized to focus on the needs of indie game developers. Triple XP titles stand out with excellent gameplay, creative design, and that elusive fun factor. Once identified, Reverb’s team of game industry veterans partner with the indie dev team, fully understand the game by actually playing it and provide world class marketing, PR, social, production and distribution services that are fitting for games of the highest quality. A cornerstone of the programs is that the developer retains creative control and ownership of its intellectual property as well as receiving a custom solution tailored to their exact needs. Each year, only a handful of titles are chosen to be in Reverb Triple XP, prioritizing quality over quantity.

Adam Jensen 2.0 – The Next Step in Human Evolution

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Philip Federico

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October 22, 2015

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Adam Jensen 2.0 – The Next Step in Human Evolution

Square Enix and Eidos-Montréal demonstrate that you #CantKillProgress with new, visceral Deus Ex: Mankind Divided trailer

MONTREAL (October 22, 2015) — Today Square Enix, Inc. and Eidos-Montréal®, the award-winning studio behind the critically acclaimed, multimillion-selling Deus Ex: Human Revolution®, released a new trailer for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided®, which shows how far the series iconic hero Adam Jensen has come since he was last seen in Deus Ex: Human Revolution.

Adam Jensen is the next step in human evolution. In Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, he is now an experienced covert operative, forced to operate in a world that has grown to despise his kind. Armed with a new arsenal of state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations, he must choose the right approach, along with who to trust, in order to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy. This new in-game trailer highlights the Titan shield, as well as his new gun-arm augmentations: the Tesla, the Nanoblade and the PEPS.

The Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – Adam Jensen 2.0 trailer can be viewed on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7MWpR_tChw

Owners of the free Deus Ex Universe® app can unlock a bonus video by scanning the triangle icon that appears in the Adam Jensen 2.0 trailer video. Download the Deus Ex Universe app from here:

iTunes
Android

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided®, the highly-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed Deus Ex: Human Revolution®, will officially launch globally on February 23, 2016 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC.

To keep up-to-date on news for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, be sure to follow the official Twitter and Facebook accounts.

Related Links
Official Portal: deusex.com
Official Facebook Page: facebook.com/DeusEx
Follow @DeusEx on Twitter: twitter.com/DeusEx
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About DEUS EX: MANKIND DIVIDED
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, the sequel to the critically acclaimed Deus Ex: Human Revolution, builds on the franchise’s trademark choice and consequence, action-RPG based gameplay, to create both a memorable and highly immersive experience. Players will once again take on the role of Adam Jensen, now an experienced covert agent, and will gain access to his new arsenal of customizable state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations. With time working against him, Adam must choose the right approach, along with who to trust, in order to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy.

About Eidos-Montréal
Founded in 2007, Eidos-Montréal embraces the philosophy to always pursue excellence in game development while creating immersive, captivating experiences for players. The studio made their mark in 2011 with the release of the critically acclaimed Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Having recently reached their sixth anniversary Eidos Montréal remains true to their founding ethos: to assert themselves as a studio the most talented developers and testers from all over the world want to call home.

About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property, including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 110 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 64 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 42 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

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