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Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below Review

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Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below
Developer: Omega Force
Publisher: Square Enix
Platforms: Playstation 4 (Reviewed)
Release Date: October 13, 2014
Price: $59.99 USD – Available Here $99.95 AUD – Available Here

Overview
I love Dragon Quest more than any other RPG franchise. I have no reason to hide it. This namesake is responsible for so many of the titles we have today, and has a history that cannot be matched by many Japanese Role Playing Games. Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below brings the series to a new platform, mixing the gameplay of the Warriors games from Omega Force with the world of Dragon Quest. Sure, its an odd combination, but does this spin-off hit it out of the park? Let’s find out.

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Story
Dragon Quest titles always feature a pretty charming story that is both easy to follow and charming with a wide array of characters. Its rarely deep and more of something to relax to most of the time. Well, Heroes is more like Samurai Warriors/Dynasty Warriors as while it has characters you might care about, its intention is to pull you in with a light story and keep you there with some addictive gameplay. In this tale as you play as a hero named Lucius who with his female friend Aurora (and Heal Slime Healix), who notice monsters turning against humans. This leads to the cast joining forces with other heroes from the franchise as a whole (as well as a few new faces) to return the world to normal and stop the evil behind it all.

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Yep, it is stereotypical, but so is Dragon Quest. Dragon Quest has always been all about “Ow! I hit my head, where is my memory?” and “These dimensions split into two, let’s explore both!” types of stories and if your a fan, you will enjoy the fun and simple little story here. It isn’t a parody but isn’t original. Dragon Quest Heroes is a fan’s paradise though as there are enough references and throwbacks to entertain someone who has just played a handful of titles, while still remaining equally as open to those new to the line of games.

Gameplay
Hack, slash, level – repeat. That is kind of the thing that Omega Force does I suppose, and they do a great job blending Dragon Quest with their own craft to form a more unique take here. This is an action game first and foremost. I will cover other aspects in a second but those who have played Hyrule Warriors or One Piece Warriors or any of those other spin-offs should expect the same thing. The player takes control of a hero and battles swarms of monsters at once, using several different attacks to chain together combos and clear areas in a quick fashion. Sure, there are objectives such as protect XXXX and defeat XXXX, but you will always be utilizing the same type of hack and slash combat that makes Warriors titles great, and with all of the extra layers that Dragon Quest bring, there is a lot to enjoy with this hybrid. On a bit of a side note I will say that the camera could use a little bit of work as it sometimes feels awkward being zoomed in so close.

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I did mention this was an action title, but it still has some RPG elements. On the battlefield you can have up to four characters at a time. At any given moment, you can switch to the next character with the tap of a button. This is useful as each character has their own unique style for the most part and also have an individual “Tension” gauge, which allows that character to gain a boost of invulnerability for a short time, as well as a special finishing blow. It is a great system that works well enough in battle, but also shows flaws as you cannot assign a character to stay put in one set location. I know, we are a team, but do they have to follow me when I am trying to shut down a portal that is re-spawning enemies? Not being able to control the AI can lead to a lot of frustration when doing the many “guard this person or item” missions within the game, and while it isn’t game breaking, it does take away an element that would have added some great strategy to gameplay that keeps it more of the same for the entire experience. It is also a problem when your allies just stand in one spot near you and do nothing. I do mean nothing. Like, Lucius might be just standing with a battle pose while Terry is running to one enemy despite 30 being in front of you. It is not always like this, but I think it is worth mention of the possible occurrence.

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Players also have a full skill tree that allows them to cash in points for every character and level up to gain new abilities. Yes, this is definitely a nice addition that comes from Dragon Quest, and along with the item finding and alchemy pot that allows crafting, there is a lot of extra reason to grind and replay past stages. There is also the general hub in the game that resembles a small town from Dragon Quest, with a small area to confess (save the game), buy and sell items, and even a pub to go in to switch characters. Its actually surprising how well Omega Force nailed the whole feel of Dragon Quest within Heroes. Sure, the game looks the part – but that is expected. To be able to bring a whole new type of gameplay to a fanbase and still keep that same feel of the franchise? Well, that is one of the greatest traits of this game as a whole.

Visuals
Dragon Quest is a colorful game on nearly every platform you play it on. Dragon Quest VIII kind of set a bar for cel-shading back in the day, and in my opinion Heroes sets its own bar by keeping that beautiful artwork and character design while still bringing us a large, 3D scope of the worlds and characters. Everything is bright and cheery and Toriyama’s trademark style can be seen everywhere, with beaming slimes and crazy haircuts that are sure to make fans feel right at home.

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Audio
I was actually worried about the voice acting for Heroes. We don’t see a lot of voice work for Dragon Quest outside of VIII, but Heroes nails the translation for the most part. Healix is an annoying young monster, but aside from his slurping and high-pitched chatter, all the other voicework is convincing and well done all around with European voices. The Japanese voices are still an option which should still please some, but I was quite happy to see so much quality went into this localization. The soundtrack? Well, its Dragon Quest. From the menus to the battle themes, those classic melodies – both new and old capture the essence of the classics and set the stage for some intense hoard battles, never missing a beat.

Overall
Dragon Quest Heroes is for Dragon Quest fans through and through. It delivers wonderful fan service, fun and fluid gameplay, and even an easy to consume story that is more than welcome for a franchise that has been left to sit in the west for the past few years. Sure, there are a few flaws, but those do not hurt the fun one can still have with the game or the hefty amount of hours that can be sunk into it. If you enjoy some slime and a good time, then Dragon Quest Heroes is a must-own and an absolute gem that simply adds a gleam to an already storied namesake.

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Just Cause 3 Contest Asks You to Make a Brand New Trailer for the Game

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So, you wanna see a trailer? Well – not in this article. That is because Avalanche and Square Enix want you to make the next trailer of Just Cause 3, with the winner of the best getting a package valued at over $5000 (USD). That is huge! So here are the details for those of you ready to make the jump:

The trailer will be judged across three categories: Best Action, Best Use of Audio and Best Humor. From these categories, one Best Overall Winner will be chosen for the grand prize and their video will become the official JUST CAUSE 3 Launch Trailer.

Just Cause 3 is a game designed with streamers and content creators in mind; a true sandbox built to be explored and played creatively. To that end, it felt right to offer our fans – who’ve posted over 4 million Just Cause 2 trailers to YouTube since launch – the opportunity to create our launch trailer” commented Jon Brooke VP Brand & European Marketing, Square Enix. “It takes a leap of faith to invite your fans to make something as important as your launch trailer, but we’re really excited to see what they come up with.

Contestants may use the video footage in the online Creative Kit provided or shoot something entirely new to enter. Licensed music from Razihel is also provided as a full track or music stems to remix. Participants who don’t have audio editing software can download a fully functional copy of Cakewalk’s SONAR Steam Edition to make cutting edge tracks for their trailer.

A panel made up of experts from Square Enix and Avalanche Studios will decide on the best entries in each category, who will win prizes featuring the latest 6th generation Intel® Core™ processor, Neat Microphones, KRK Monitors, Cakewalk, TASCAM and Epiphone.

The grand $5000 USD prize includes an all new 6th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor-based gaming rig.

For more information – or to submit your entry – head to: MyTrailer.JustCause.com. The entry deadline is 12th November, 23:59 GMT*.

So its a neat contest to unleash your creativity. Just Cause 3 launches in December (and looks great) and you can start thinking up your trailer before the November 12th deadline.

Check out Benny’s Original Motor Works in GTA: Online

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Rockstar North released the latest GTA: Online content patch today. “Lowriders” introduces new guns, clothes, missions, and six customizable lowriders.

A new trailer has been released along with the content patch featuring Benny’s Original Motor Works, the customization shop located in downtown Strawberry that will drop the height on six different vehicles, set up a hydraulic systems, install sweet new speakers, and bling out your interior… for a cost of course. It appears Benny’s will also handle other types of car modifications, but they are the only location that will do Lowrider mods.

GTA: Online “Lowriders” is out now as an automatic download on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows.

BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA INC. INVITES DRAGON BALL Z WARRIORS TO GO SUPER SAIYAN WITH DRAGON BALL Z: EXTREME BUTODEN

BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA INC. INVITES DRAGON BALL Z WARRIORS TO GO SUPER SAIYAN WITH DRAGON BALL Z: EXTREME BUTODEN

Relive Your Favorite DRAGON BALL Battles Exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS System 

SAN JOSE, Calif., (October 20, 2015) –BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., the premier anime video game publisher, today announced that it has launched DRAGON BALL Z®: EXTREME BUTODEN in the Americas for the Nintendo 3DS™ handheld system. DRAGON BALL Z: EXTREME BUTODEN is now available at game retailers and the Nintendo eShop across the Americas. Dragon Ball Z fans in Brazil will be able to purchase the game on October 23, 2015.

Developed by famed fighting game designers at Arc System Works; DRAGON BALL Z: EXTREME BUTODEN delivers classic 2D fighting style gameplay to DRAGON BALL Z fans with more than 20 playable characters and 100 support characters to choose from. The game features easy-to-learn fighting mechanics with an extensive combo system for experienced players to explore. DRAGON BALL Z: EXTREME BUTODEN also includes multiple game modes; giving fans a great opportunity to create dream matchups with their favorite characters and battle against friends via local wireless connection.

“We are incredibly excited to bring DRAGON BALL Z: EXTREME BUTODEN to our passionate and dedicated DRAGON BALL Z fans in the Americas.” said Eric Hartness, Vice President of Marketing at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “The DRAGON BALL Z franchise has entertained the world for more than 25 years and has never dwindled in popularity. DRAGON BALL Z: EXTREME BUTODEN creates an incredible opportunity for fans to relive decades of the most epic DRAGON BALL Z battles with their favorite characters starting from the original DRAGON BALL Z story all the way through this year’s DRAGON BALL Z: Resurrection of F animated film.”

DRAGON BALL Z: EXTREME BUTODEN is rated T for TEEN by ESRB and is available for purchase at video game retailers and digitally at the Nintendo eShop today in North America and Latin America; the game will be available on October 23, 2015 in Brazil.  DRAGON BALL Z: EXTREME BUTODEN will be available exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS handheld system at a MSRP of $29.99.

For more information about DRAGON BALL Z: EXTREME BUTODEN and other BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. titles please visit: http://www.bandainamcoent.com, http://www.facebook.com/bandainamcous, http://www.twitter.com/bandainamcous.

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BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content — including all major video game consoles, iOS, mobile and online.  The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball®, GALAGA®, RIDGE RACER® and ACE COMBAT®.  More information about the company and its products can be found at www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS

SteelSeries Answers Siberia Headset Demand From Gamers Worldwide, Introducing The Siberia 200 and The Ambassadors Who Inspired The New Headset Colors

SteelSeries Answers Siberia Headset Demand From Gamers Worldwide, Introducing The Siberia 200 and The Ambassadors Who Inspired The New Headset Colors

The Tournament-Darling and Award-Winning Headset is Back, Now in a Variety of Vibrant, Gamer-Inspired Colors 

CHICAGO – October 20, 2015 – SteelSeries, the leading global manufacturer of gaming peripherals, brings back the most sought-after Siberia v2 gaming headset with refreshed features, an updated name, and in a variety of colors inspired by top-professional gamers. The SteelSeries Siberia 200 gaming headset brings next-level audio, microphone quality and unsurpassed comfort in a collection of colors that celebrate eSports.

The seven unique Siberia 200 headset color combinations are inspired by the passion and personal-style of top professional streamers and eSports athletes, hand-picked by SteelSeries. SteelSeries will release original videos about each of the ambassadors and the Siberia 200 color that was motivated by their profession, personality and individuality.

“After discontinuing the Siberia v2, gamers worldwide have demanded its return – we’re excited to announce that those demands have been answered with the Siberia 200. Refreshing and bringing this headset back to market celebrates a headset with a proven track record of success and delivers exactly what gamers really want,” said Ehtisham Rabbani, SteelSeries CEO. “The community played such an integral roll in this headset refresh, which meant the color choices we were going to offer needed to be deeply connected to influential gaming personalities – that’s where our Ambassadors came in. We’re thrilled to be able to bring meaningful color combinations and their stories to gamers.” 

Gamer-Inspired Colors

While the decision to bring back the Siberia v2, now named the Siberia 200, was based on the feedback of eSports players, streamers and gamers from around the globe, SteelSeries wanted to deliver improvements and new choices as well. The 7 unique colors options were inspired by the personalities and styles of the new SteelSeries Ambassadors: Sumail “Suma1L” Hassan Syed, Eric “Snip3down” Wrona, Kevin “Broken” Georges, Kellsie “KayPea” Pelling, and Edwin “Castro” Castro. In the coming weeks, SteelSeries will release their stories, provide a glimpse into their worlds, and share what inspires the “true colors” behind this roster of talented and dedicated gamers.

Next-Level Audio Features

The acoustically tuned audio creates realistic immersive sound that pumps out of the headset’s 50mm speaker drivers. Gamers have volume and mic mute controls on a discreet, in-line remote.  The durable, retractable unidirectional microphone outputs vibrant and clear voice audio so your teammates, opponents, streams and friends can hear every word. The included 3.5mm, 4-pole adapter provides compatibility for PC, Mac and mobile use. 

Proven Comfort

The Siberia headset line is synonymous lasting comfort – unmatched by any other gaming peripherals brand. For years, gamers around the world have trusted the comfort of Siberia headsets at competitive events, neighborhood LANs, to some of the largest eSports tournaments. The self-adjusting, over-the-head suspension system keeps the weight of the headset balanced, while the leather-like ear cushions softly rest around the ear.

The Siberia 200 Gaming Headset is available now – select colors options are available for pre-order as well on SteelSeries.com for $79.99 / €79.99 MSRP – http://steelseries.com/siberia200.

Show Your Colors Contest

The Siberia headset colors are designed to meet the unique tastes of different gamers. To celebrate the introduction of the Siberia 200, SteelSeries is launching a contest that embraces this diversity. Open to everyone around the globe on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, the Show Your Colors campaign asks gamers to show-off their true colors and share what makes them awesomely original. The three-week long event will award more than 75 winners including a grand prize; more details can be found at www.SteelSeries.com/ShowYourColors. 

About SteelSeries
SteelSeries is a gaming brand that leads the market in building peripherals with quality, innovation and purpose. The company’s passion has been the driving force behind many first-to-market innovations and technologies that continue to become the industry standard and have-to-have requirements of gamers. The global brand continues to support the growth of competitive gaming tournaments and electronic sports leagues through professional team sponsorships, partnerships and community support. The company surrounds itself with the passion and the commitment to being the best. It is with this mentality that SteelSeries chooses to partner with some of world’s most respected and recognized brands that work together to push the growth and evolution of the gaming industry into an even greater proposition http://SteelSeries.com. Follow SteelSeries on social media for the latest updates at http://facebook.com/steelseries and be a part of the conversation on Twitter @SteelSeries.

Overlord: Fellowship of Evil’ is Now Available

OVERLORD™: FELLOWSHIP OF EVIL – CORRUPTING CONSOLES AND PC DIGITAL STORES FROM TODAY

UK – October 20, 2015 – Codemasters today announced that Overlord: Fellowship of Evil, their digital only, angelically-priced, devilishly fun Action RPG is available now on PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC. Fans of evil doings can watch the game’s launch trailer in action now at www.overlordthegame.com.

As the trailer shows, things aren’t currently looking too great for our hero, Gnarl, and his minions. With the previous Overlord long since gone, presumed smited, the forces of good have overrun the world and evil has been pushed to the brink of extinction. In order to regain a foothold, the minions perform a ritual found in The Big Book o’ Evil (under the Nefarious Deeds chapter, naturally) to resurrect four recently deceased evil doers. In doing so, they create the Netherghūls; undead servants of the dark arts, dedicated to the cause of evil.

“The forces of evil have had a few setbacks recently” said Gnarl, Evil Minion Master “Tinkly goodness is on the rise, spreading cuteness and hugs across our once corrupt and unpleasant land. So, we’ve called in a few reinforcements. Those who understand that evil isn’t just what you do, it’s who you are.”

As Cryos, Inferna, Hakon and Malady, players can use their unique skills for spreading mayhem throughout the world, with a troop of impish minions at their heels. This begrudgingly thrown-together band of antiheros form the Fellowship of Evil and must try to work together to defeat the sickeningly good forces of Shining Justice, a band of paladins led by a mysterious unicorn known only as Sparkle.

“These dark heroes will have to work together, or alone, to thwart the forces of shininess” continued Gnarl “But no one’s here to make friends, at least…not for long. So sharpen your weapons, dust off your minions and get with the carnage!” 

Overlord: Fellowship of Evil is available now in digital stores on consoles and Steam for Windows PC. Follow the Codemasters minions’ progress towards world domination on the Codemasters Blog and on social media on Twitter and Facebook.

To plunder the press treasures, including the fiendish new trailer, head to Codemasters’ all new press extranet site at www.codemasterspress.com.

ABOUT OVERLORD: FELLOWSHIP OF EVIL

Overlord: Fellowship of Evil is a dark and twisted Action RPG filled with the series’ signature black humour. Penned by award-winning original Overlord scriptwriter Rhianna Pratchett, Overlord: Fellowship of Evil delivers an epic new quest featuring four Netherghūls – undead servants of the dark arts, resurrected in the absence of a true Overlord, to bring evil back to a world overrun by the forces of good.

Assisting gamers once again are the mighty, maniacal and occasionally moronic minions, ready to unleash their charmingly chaotic brand of destruction and led by Gnarl, their wise old master, voiced, as before, by actor Marc Silk.

Players will embark on a brand new Overlord adventure filled with fun combat and twisted fantasy tales in single-player or with up to three friends in local and online single-screen co-op. Overlord: Fellowship of Evil invites players to dive into an Action RPG where it’s good to be bad, but it’s GREAT to be evil.

ABOUT CODEMASTERS

Codemasters, the award winning video game developer and publisher, has a 25-year heritage. With titles distributed globally, Codemasters is a leading developer and publisher of driving and racing entertainment games including DiRT, GRID and the official BAFTA award-winning FORMULA 1 series of videogames. In March 2010, Reliance Big Entertainment Ltd. (RBEL), a part of India’s Reliance ADA group, acquired a 60 percent shareholding in the company, alongside existing investor, Balderton Capital, the leading European venture capital firm. For more information on Codemasters’ product portfolio, please visit www.codemasters.com. Join in the conversation with @codemasters on Twitter or Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/codemasters.

ABOUT RHIANNA PRATCHETT

Rhianna Pratchett is an award-winning scriptwriter for videogames, comics, film and TV. Rhianna has regularly been named one of the top 100 most influential women in the games industry by various publications, including Edge, MCV and Develop, and won the Women in Games Hall of Fame award in 2013. She has talked about wrestling the wild beasts of narrative for numerous panels, documentaries and lectures. For more information, visit www.rhiannapratchett.com

ABOUT MARC SILK

Marc Silk’s voice is heard around the world in Cartoons, Films, TV Shows, Commercials, Theme Parks & Games, including F1 Race Stars, and the Overlord games, as the voice of Gnarl and a stack of wild Minions! For more information, visit www.marcsilk.com Twitter: @marcsilk

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ASSASSIN’S CREED SYNDICATE – THE VICTORIAN COMMUTER

BIKE TO THE FUTURE!

SHOCKED COMMUTERS SEE PENNY FARTHINGS LINING THE CYCLE LANES OF LONDON IN A SURPRISING RETURN TO VICTORIAN TIMES

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London, UK — October 20, 2015 – Bringing a slice of Victorian life back to the capital for one day only, Lycra was replaced with lamb’s wool while helmet cams were substituted for bowler hats, as hordes of Penny Farthings hit the streets of London. The surprising spectacle was created to mark the launch of Assassin’s Creed® Syndicate, the latest installment in the popular video games franchise that is set in Victorian London and is available to own on October 23rd for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and will be available on Windows PC on November 19th.

In a commute harking back to an era of cobbled streets and horse drawn carriages, the penny farthing riders travelled past St Paul’s Cathedral, weaved through traffic on the Strand, before surprising commuters along Waterloo Bridge. These scenes were inspired by images of Victorian London, which has been painstakingly recreated in Assassin’s Creed® Syndicate. 

“The Penny Farthing is the defining image of Victorian commuting and it was a thrill to bring some Victorian style and panache to the grind of the daily commute,” said Neil Laughton, Chairman of the Penny Farthing Club, seen pictured on his Penny Farthing.

In addition to the convoy of Penny Farthings, one commuter’s journey to work was captured on video to showcase just how difficult it would have been to navigate the bustling streets of London on a Penny Farthing, with the added obstacle of modern day traffic.

You can see video content from the Penny Farthing’s journey across modern day London at https://youtu.be/OvaTL4Aozvs

“Penny farthings are certainly not the easiest things to ride, but we really wanted to find out just how difficult it would be to navigate using one of Victorian London’s most iconic transportation methods,” said Jon Maguire, Penny Farthing commuter. “It’s certainly not something I’d aim to do every day or recommend for others to do, given London’s volume of traffic and general hustle and bustle, yet I made it to my destination in one piece and it’s undoubtedly an exciting way to experience the capital.”

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate has taken over two years to develop by the global video games publisher, Ubisoft, who have painstakingly recreated 1868 London in stunning detail. Alongside key historical references in the game such as storylines bringing to life the tension between the rich and poor during the Industrial Revolution, iconic Victorian figures such as Charles Dickens and Charles Darwin also make appearances in the game. 

Assassin’s Creed® Syndicate, developed by Ubisoft Quebec in collaboration with eight other Ubisoft studios*, is an epic single player experience set in London during the height of the Industrial Revolution, an incredible age of invention that transforms the lives of millions. In Assassin’s Creed® Syndicate, players explore the largest, most modern open-world city ever created in an Assassin’s Creed game.  

KOEI TECMO ANNOUNCES EMPIRES INSTALLMENT FOR SAMURAI WARRIORS 4

KOEI TECMO ANNOUNCES EMPIRES INSTALLMENT FOR SAMURAI WARRIORS 4

BURLINGAME, Calif. – October 20, 2015 – KOEI TECMO America is delighted to announce today the upcoming release of Samurai Warriors 4 Empires. Currently in development for physical release on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and digital releases on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®Vita handheld system, Samurai Warriors 4 Empires is slated for release on March 15, 2016. 

Samurai Warriors 4 Empires provides an alternative take on the events depicted in Samurai Warriors 4, using the historical landscape as a setting for an exciting strategy-focused game. Players have the opportunity to create their own character to serve in the lower ranks of the army, gradually rising through the ranks to eventually rule the entire land through their conquests.

Samurai Warriors 4 Empires marks the return of the Empires brand in the Samurai Warriors universe after a nine year hiatus. Since the 2007 release of Samurai Warriors 2 Empires for the PlayStation®2, Samurai Warriors has grown to become one of the most successful and acclaimed titles in the Warriors universe. This revamped version of the fan-favorite installment features improved gameplay mechanics and an expanded, intuitive governing system, and explores the effects that building in-depth relationships and alliances have in times of war.

While more news and information on the innovative content of Samurai Warriors 4 Empires will be made public in the following weeks, KOEI TECMO America has released a trailer displaying some of the most exciting new features of this fan-favorite franchise. To view the trailer, please visit https://youtu.be/2X6yrGkCFqw.

For more Samurai Warriors 4 Empires news, please visit http://www.koeitecmoamerica.com/, Like KOEI TECMO America on Facebook at www.facebook.com/koeitecmous, and follow KOEI TECMO America on Twitter at @KoeiTecmoUS. 

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.

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TURTLE BEACH CORPORATION UK PRESENTS LINEUP OF ENTRY-LEVEL GAMING HEADSETS PERFECT FOR THE HOLIDAYS

TURTLE BEACH CORPORATION UK PRESENTS LINEUP OF ENTRY-LEVEL GAMING HEADSETS PERFECT FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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Turtle Beach’s Latest High-Quality Headsets Provide Features No Gamer Should be without, at Prices Fit for any Budget 

London, UK – October 20, 2015 – Turtle Beach Corporation (NASDAQ: HEAR), the leading-edge audio technology company and #1 in gaming audio, is pleased to present this year’s holiday 2015 lineup of high-quality, entry-level gaming headsets. As the leader in gaming audio, Turtle Beach offers a wide range of products packed with features, at price points catering to gamers’ various desires and budgets in order to deliver the most immersive and competitive gaming experience. In addition to the Company’s top-of-the-line products like the Turtle Beach Elite 800 series 100% fully wireless gaming headsets, this year’s holiday lineup includes a handful of all-new entry level products that deliver the same high-quality gaming experience Turtle Beach fans love.

“So far this year we’ve released 11 new gaming headsets, including the acclaimed Elite 800X and Stealth 420X, as we continue to innovate and bring true value to the market with a variety of high-quality products we know fans will want for the holidays,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “Having launched market-leading headsets for the latest consoles and set new benchmarks for innovation and technology, we’ve made sure to spread those same high-quality designs and features across products for newer, entry-level gamers as well as for our tried and true hardcore fans.”

A prime example of this blend of innovation and value is the just-launched Ear Force® PX24, which is the latest iteration on two of the best-selling console gaming headsets of all-time – Turtle Beach’s Ear Force X12 and Ear Force PX22. The PX24 is a multiplatform gaming headset for PlayStation®4, Xbox One, PC, Mac and mobile/tablet devices, and comes with the all-new Ear Force SuperAmp™, Turtle Beach’s innovative, battery powered, in-line amplifier that delivers crisp highs and thundering lows from any connected device to the PX24’s full range 50mm speakers. The SuperAmp also includes convenient fingertip controls allowing listeners to tune the headset to their preferred gaming platform, and provides audio enhancements like Turtle Beach’s exclusive Superhuman Hearing™ audio preset, plus Turtle Beach Virtual Surround Sound, Variable Mic Monitoring and Variable Bass Boost. The PX24 also features an adjustable, high-sensitivity boom mic. MSRP £69.99

Additionally, to celebrate the long-awaited theatrical release of Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™, Turtle Beach’s holiday lineup will soon be joined by the Star Wars™ X-Wing Pilot gaming headset. Planned to launch this November in advance of the film, the X-Wing Pilot is an all-new gaming headset for PS4™, Xbox One and mobile/tablet gaming devices, based on Turtle Beach’s new Recon series entry-level gaming headset design. Lightweight and comfortable, the X-Wing Pilot headset is themed after the signature orange jumpsuits worn by Rebel Alliance pilots, and offers a range of features for a MSRP of £34.99.

Joining the battle with the Star Wars™ X-Wing Pilot is the Star Wars™-themed Sandtrooper gaming headset for the eagerly anticipated Star Wars™ Battlefront™ video game. The Sandtrooper is a multiplatform gaming headset for PS4, Xbox One, PC and mobile/tablet devices, and features an over-ear design for extended comfort, a removable high-sensitivity boom mic, and thundering 50mm speakers that deliver sound the way Star Wars™ is meant to be heard for a MSRP £69.99.

The rest of Turtle Beach’s holiday 2015 entry-level gaming headset lineup includes:

  • Ear Force Recon 30X Chat Headset – Featuring an original, innovative slotted ear-cup design, Turtle Beach’s Recon 30X is an officially licensed chat headset for Xbox One, and also works with PS4, PC, Mac and mobile/tablet devices. The Recon 30X comes with convenient in-line Volume and Mic Mute controls, and features a single 40mm over-ear speaker with a unique, slotted design enabling players to hear game audio with both ears for a much better audio experience. MSRP £19.99
  • Ear Force Recon 50 / Recon 50X / Recon 50P Gaming Headsets – The Ear Force Recon 50 series gaming headsets are multiplatform compatible for PC and Mac, Xbox One, PS4 and mobile/tablet devices, and feature a brand new, lightweight over-ear design with 40mm speakers built for great sound and extended comfort. The Recon 50/50X/50P comes with an adjustable and removable high-sensitivity boom mic and convenient in-line controls for Volume and Mic Muting. The Recon 50 also includes a PC-Y adapter for universal PC, Mac and mobile/tablet compatibility. MSRP £29.99
  • Ear Force Recon 60P Gaming Headset – An amplified stereo headset for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation®3, the Recon 60P plugs directly into an available USB port to deliver amazing sound and Mic Monitoring, and features 40mm speakers and a brand new over-ear design for added comfort. The Recon 60P comes with an adjustable and removable high-sensitivity boom mic, plus convenient in-line Volume and Mic Mute controls, and is multiplatform compatible for Xbox One, PC, Mac and mobile/tablet devices in addition to the PS4 and PS3. MSRP £39.99

With the holidays just around the corner, be sure to check out Turtle Beach’s full lineup of new, high-quality gaming headsets and accessories at www.turtlebeach.com, and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

About Turtle Beach Corporation

Turtle Beach Corporation (www.turtlebeachcorp.com) designs leading-edge audio products for the consumer, commercial and healthcare markets. Under the Turtle Beach brand (www.turtlebeach.com), the Company markets a wide selection of quality gaming headsets catering to a variety of gamers’ needs and budgets, for use with video game consoles, including officially-licensed headsets for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, as well as for personal computers and mobile/tablet devices. Under the HyperSound brand (www.hypersound.com), the Company markets pioneering directed audio solutions that have applications in digital signage and kiosks, consumer electronics and healthcare. The company’s shares are traded on the NASDAQ Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.

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Hardcore Adult Visual Novel ‘Euphoria’ Release Date Set, Pre-Orders Opened

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The infamous Euphoria eroge was announced for English release a little over a year ago and now MangaGamer has announced that the title finally has a release date and because of that, they have opted to open up pre-orders for the 18+ title. Those who pre-order the $44.95 title from MangaGamer’s official website will be able to get it at a 10% discount until the title is released on November 27th for the PC.

MangaGamer’s release of Euphoria will be completely uncut and uncensored when it is released and it is worth noting that ClockUp’s visual novel is going to be something quite a bit rough for some people as it places the one male and six females in a game of death where they can only survive by obeying demands that are absolutely atrocious, asking how far players will go to save someone else’s life. Those who do wish to try out the game before it is released can also find a demo, as well as additional details, on the game’s official website. (Adults Only)