Sadistic circus extravaganza, Penarium, heading to Xbox One, PS4 and PC

Wakefield, UK – 17^th September 2015   Games Industry veteran and independent games label Team17 and Netherlands based indie developer Self Made Miracle have announced that the fantastically sadistic circus extravaganza, Penarium, will be heading to Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC on the 22^nd September.

Penarium is a frantic 2D arena arcade game where you take on the role of our quirky antihero; Willy. Willy is trapped in a crazy circus show where he needs to run, jump and avoid an array of killer death-traps while being cheered on by a sadistic crowd that’s out for blood; his blood.

Survive the ever ongoing armada of destruction for as long as you can and crown yourself champion of the Penarium!

Penarium features 30 single player Challenge missions, a crazy single player Arcade mode set across three levels and couch co-op Versus and Co-Operative multiplayer modes!

Penarium will be able to download for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC on the 22^nd September for just £6.99 / $9.99 / 8,99 €, with a free trial version also available to download. 

To keep up to date with all the information on Penarium please visit http://penarium.com/, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

 
About Penarium

Penarium. Developed by Self Made Miracle. © 2015. Published by Team17. Team17 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Team17 Digital Limited. All other trademarks, copyrights and logos are property of their respective owners.
About Team17 Digital Ltd

Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital Limited is a leading independent developer and games label headquartered in West Yorkshire (UK). Team17 publishes games for PC, console, mobile and handheld devices and other digital platforms. Visit www.team17.com for more info.

About Self Made Miracle

Founded in 2013 Self Made Miracle is an independent publisher based in Utrecht, Netherlands. Visit http://selfmademiracle.nl for more info.

Hack-and-Slash Action RPG Blade: Sword of Elysion Brings Console Quality Gaming to iOS 

Seoul – Sept. 17, 2015 – The highly-anticipated action role-playing game (RPG) Blade: Sword of Elysion is now available for iOS on the App Store, raising the bar for hardcore mobile games.  Boasting a console quality feel and presentation, from the stunning graphics to the tight controls, the epic hack-and-slash mobile game takes full advantage of the Unreal Engine, which is more commonly associated with high-quality console and PC games.

Blade: Sword of Elysion, published globally by 4:33 Creative Lab, goes far beyond stunning visuals as players can enjoy a variety of compelling characters and three distinct game modes:

• Action-heavy single player campaign with 80 unique, dungeons;
• Visceral PvP Arena where players can face off against their real-world and in-game friends; and
• The Infinity Dungeon, pitting players against an onslaught of enemies and bosses in waves of progressing difficulty.

“Blade: Sword of Elysion is a truly stunning game and we’re excited to bring such a great looking, hard-core action RPG to this new market,” said Tae Hwan So, CEO of 4:33 Creative Lab. “Mobile games can no longer be dismissed and we feel that Blade is at the forefront of this new wave of hard-core, console quality mobile titles.”

Developed by ActionSquare, Blade was originally released in Korea and was the first mobile game to win the Korean Game of the Year award.
“Blade: Sword of Elysion will show mobile gamers what action is all about,” said Jae Young Kim, CEO of ActionSquare. “Producing a high-quality action RPG has been our top priority and the success in Korea shows it. We’re thrilled to release Blade to a new audience and confident that the mind-blowing fighting system and style will speak for itself when players dive in.”

Blade: Sword of Elysion is available now on the App Store and will be available on Google Play later in November where cross-platform PvP will be enabled.

Additional Information:

• Download the latest assets for Blade: Sword of Elysion: https://app.box.com/BladeSwordofElysionLaunch
• Visit the official 4:33 website: http://www.433.co.kr/eng_main/
• Visit here for the official trailer: https://youtu.be/kKLBF2pdD4U
• Visit the Blade Facebook fan page: https://www.facebook.com/bladeswordofelysion
• Visit the official 4:33 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FourThirtyThreeGames
• Visit the official 4:33 Twitter account:https://twitter.com/fourthirtythree

About 4:33 Creative Lab:
4:33 Creative Lab, with experience in publishing numerous hit mobile games including Bow Master for Kakao, Water Margin for Kakao, Heroes for Kakao and Blade for Kakao, is a leading mobile game developer and publisher in Korea.

4:33 Creative Lab was founded by Joon-Mo Kwon, former CEO of NEXON and NEXON Mobile with other members with experience in developing blockbuster mobile and online games. The company boasts a portfolio of many mega-hit titles in different genres, and has established its firm ground as an experienced mobile game publisher in collaboration with many promising studios.

“You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Imagination!”

LEGO® Dimensions™ Launch Trailer and YouTube Series Revealed 

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today revealed “Endless Awesome” the launch trailer for LEGO Dimensions, the all-new entertainment experience that allows players to expand their imaginations beyond traditional gaming to merge physical LEGO brick building and interactive console gameplay with 14 fan-favourite entertainment franchises.

Watch the launch trailer online here

Available in Australia on Monday, September 28, LEGO Dimensions will allow players to not only experience worlds based on DC Comics, The Lord of the Rings, The LEGO Movie, LEGO Ninjago, Back to the Future, The Wizard of Oz, Scooby-Doo! LEGO Chima, Doctor Who, Jurassic World, Ghostbusters, The Simpsons, Portal and Midway Arcade, but also combine different characters and re-buildable vehicles and gadgets from these worlds in any way that they choose – there are no rules. Imagine Kai, the Ninjago ninja, driving the Mystery Machine through Metropolis or Legolas battling ghosts alongside Homer Simpson in New York!

The LEGO Dimensions Starter Pack includes the videogame, bricks to build the LEGO Gateway, three LEGO Minifigures including Batman, Gandalf and Wyldstyle, plus the LEGO Batmobile, and the revolutionary LEGO Toy Pad. The Toy Pad allows players to transport LEGO Dimensions minifigures and models into the game, as well as control in-game action and solve puzzles by moving the physical toys.  Plus, every LEGO vehicle and gadget in LEGO Dimensions can be physically rebuilt twice, for a total of three different objects, each with unique in-game abilities, which adds massive variety to the gameplay.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment also revealed that a new LEGO Dimensions YouTube series will be launching in the early hours tomorrow (Friday) at 2 am AEST on the game’s YouTube channel, http://www.youtube.com/LEGODimensions. The weekly video series will help fans learn more about the game and will serve as a destination for unboxings and insider information. Each episode, premiering every Friday morning, will focus on a unique theme beginning with the first ever Starter Pack unboxing today.

Launching September 28, 2015, LEGO Dimensions will be available for Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation4 and PlayStation3 computer entertainment systems and the Wii U system from Nintendo.

Subscribe to LEGO Dimensions at http://www.youtube.com/LEGODimensions

Total War™: WARHAMMER® – First Gameplay Shows Dwarfs In Epic Subterranean Battle

One of the many Quest Battles from Total War: WARHAMMER, the Ambush at the Thundering Falls gameplay demo is now available to view: https://youtu.be/iK0BMkKmwB4

The Ambush at the Thundering Falls gameplay demo video files for Total War: WARHAMMER are loaded to ASPERA now and can be downloaded using the following address:

This Let’s Play is an example of an early Quest Battle from the Dwarfs campaign. In the vast tunnels of the Underway, a Dwarfen force lead by High King Thorgrim Grudgebearer is ambushed by a Greenskin horde. Showcasing new features and never-before-seen units battling underground for the first time in a Total War game, this video is a taste of things to come and a glimpse into the dark and exciting fantasy world of Total War: WARHAMMER.

The Dwarfs are one of the main playable races in Total War: WARHAMMER and like all the races, have a playstyle that is unique to them. They are sturdy warriors and ingenious engineers, the detail and scale of the cavernous underground cities, or Dwarfholds, they inhabit reflects this. Dwarfs foster a defensive playstyle, and this can be seen here as they use stout melee troops and powerful artillery to fend off the Greenskin ambush from all angles.

Furthermore certain races, such as the Dwarfs, can utilise the ancient Dwarfen Underway to bypass campaign map obstacles. These races can also recruit units which gain combat bonuses for fighting in subterranean battles.

View the latest Total War: WARHAMMER in-engine cinematic, revealing the Dwarfs as a playable race and exploring their backstory, here: http://youtu.be/lL7pBMxdX6o

This demo will be available for the public to play for the first time at EGX 2015 as well as other global gaming events throughout October. EGX takes place at the NEC in Birmingham from September 24^th – 27^th. For more information and tickets, head to EGX’s official site here: https://www.egx.net/. Stay tuned to the Total War social media channels for further information on upcoming events.

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KOEI TECMO RELEASES NEW SCREENSHOTS AND INFORMATION FOR ARSLAN: THE WARRIORS OF LEGEND 

First Playable Demo Available at Tokyo Game Show 2015 

BURLINGAME, Calif. – September 17, 2015 – KOEI TECMO America released today new information and a batch of new assets, including screenshots, artwork, and an extended trailer for the upcoming Arslan: The Warriors of Legend, a tactical action title based on the epic novel, manga, and anime IP, The Heroic Legend of Arslan.

The brand new assets reveal four additional playable characters: Farangis, Gieve, Alfreed, and Kishward. Diverse yet oddly complementing each other’s skills and expertise, this band of wandering warriors will help the Crown Prince Arslan on his fateful journey to reclaim his throne and liberate his kingdom. Each of these unique individuals has their own special move, designed to impressively clear the battlefield of their numerous enemies with a dramatic effect! Details on the new characters revealed are as follows:

• Farangis: An exquisitely beautiful priestess of Mithra who was sent to protect Arslan at the battle of Atropatene. Her mysterious skills include an uncanny dexterity with the bow and the ability to communicate with Djinn. 

• Gieve: A wandering bard and skilled warrior who initially follows Arslan due to his attraction to Farangis, but gradually grows to care for Arslan’s cause. Although he is proficient with many weapons, he prefers to take on his enemies using an Oud!

• Alfreed: The daughter of the ‘Zot’ tribe leader, Alfreed is an expert rider and quite handy with a bow and sword. He develops an infatuation with Arslan’s strategist, Narsus, after he saves her life.

• Kishward: A Cavalry General of Pars, whose dual-wielding fighting style gave him the name ‘Twin-Blade General’. He has long had a friendly relationship with Arslan thanks to their shared love of falconry.

Additionally, KOEI TECMO released today a Japanese gameplay trailer in support of the first ever hands-on playable look at the game’s bright, cel-shaded world! A ten minute demo of Arslan: The Warriors of Legend will be available to the public at Tokyo Game Show this week.

The game is currently slated to release in early 2016 in North America 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 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

About Arslan: The Warriors Of Legend

Originally written as a novella 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 re-assemble 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 cel-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!

For more Arslan: The Warriors of Legend news, please visit www.koeitecmoamerica.com, Like the KOEI TECMO Facebook page at www.facebook.com/koeitecmous, and follow KOEI TECMO 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.

©2015 KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. The KT logo is a registered trademark of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

@2015 Hiromu Arakawa, Yoshiki Tanaka- KODANSHA/ ‘LEGEND OF ARSLAN’ Project Committee, MBS. All rights reserved

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The Best & Biggest Mobile MMORPG Experience Is Here!

Be reborn into Order & Chaos II: Redemption & join thousands of players on an epic journey!

London September 17^th 2015 – Gameloft is proud to bring to you Order & Chaos II: Redemption,  the full-blown sequel to Order & Chaos Online.  With over 12 million downloads and four ‘Best MMO on Mobile’ awards, players can return to the world of Haradon like they’ve never seen it before!

Order & Chaos II: Redemption is an MMORPG completely optimised for mobile, with gorgeous graphics and tons of new gameplay features. Set 600 years after Order & Chaos Online, Haradon is in need of heroes to lead it on the road to redemption. Players can immerse themselves in an adventure of vivid open worlds that change in real time, or even a short five minute quest for a quick gaming session.

Key game features include:

• Explore a vast and unique world brought to life with stunning visuals.
• Multiple factions and thousands of NPCs which create a rich and interactive world.
• 5 races to choose from: Orcs, Humans, Elves, Mendels and the all new Kratans.
• Craft and evolve weapons and gear to make yourself unstoppable.
• Battle the biggest and most challenging monsters and bosses.
• Fight for supremacy and take on other players in open PvP.

With over two years development time and a team of 120 strong, Order & Chaos II: Redemption will proudly carry the franchise tradition as the best MMOPRG for smartphones and tablets.

Order & Chaos II: Redemption is available for free now on the App Store, Google Play and very soon on the Windows Store.

App Store:  https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/order-chaos-2-redemption/id984394908?mt=8

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gameloft.android.ANMP.GloftO2HM

About Gameloft:

A leading publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple® iOS, Android® and Windows® devices), set-top boxes and connected TVs. Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Order & Chaos, Modern Combat or Dungeon Hunter and also partners with major rights holders including Universal, Illumination Entertainment, Disney®, Marvel®, Hasbro®, Fox Digital Entertainment, Mattel® and Ferrari®.

Gameloft is present on all continents, distributes its games in over 100 countries and employs over 5,200 developers.

Gameloft is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris (Euronext: GFT.PA, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA). Gameloft is traded OTC in the US (sponsored Level 1 ADR ticker: GLOFY).

2K Announces Paul George as Cover Star of MyNBA®2K16 Companion App 

Two-time NBA All-Star to help fans connect even further with the NBA 2K experience anywhere, anytime

Sydney, Australia – September 17, 2015 – 2K has announced that NBA 2K16, this year’s iteration of the top-rated video game simulation series for the last 15 years*, will extend more opportunities for fans to experience the franchise with the MyNBA2K16 Companion app. Launching on October 1, 2015, MyNBA2K16  will feature two-time NBA All-Star Paul George as its inaugural cover star.

“I’ve been a long-time fan of the NBA 2K series and love staying close to the game when I’m on the road,” said MyNBA2K16 cover athlete Paul George. “Being selected as the face of MyNBA2K16 is the perfect opportunity to stay connected with the game, as well as represent the NBA 2K franchise.”

Keeping with the series’ commitment to authenticity, MyNBA2K16 will provide fans a chance to stay constantly connected to NBA 2K, packing new features including MyCAREER display, MyPLAYER store, more ways to earn virtual currency and all-new episodes of 2KTV into the mobile experience. MyNBA2K16 will also include the collectible card game MyTEAM Mobile, where gamers can collect their favorite NBA athlete cards and challenge competitors globally in quick games, season tournaments and in-game special events.

MyNBA2K16 includes the NBA 2K themed card game, MyTEAM Mobile, which allows players to collect their favorite NBA player cards to challenge other competitors across the world in exhibition games, season tournaments and in-game special events. Fans will be able to earn Virtual Currency for NBA 2K16 via the MyNBA2K16 Companion app, creating a seamless cross-platform NBA 2K experience for fans on the go.

“It was a natural choice to select Paul George as 2K’s first-ever cover athlete for MyNBA2K16,” said Alfie Brody, Vice President of Marketing for NBA 2K. “We’re always looking to go where our fans are, and with Paul on the cover, MyNBA2K16 will bring the ultimate mobile experience to fans worldwide.”

Developed by Cat Daddy Games in conjunction with Visual Concepts, both 2K studios, MyNBA2K16 will be available for download free of charge on the App Store for iOS devices, including the iPhone, iPad and Pod touch, as well as the Google Play Store and Amazon Appstore for Android devices on October 1, 2015.

Follow @NBA2K on social media and look for the hashtag #BeTheStory for the latest NBA 2K16 and MyNBA2K16 news. 

2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). 

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About Take-Two Interactive Software 

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products through its two wholly-owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K. Our products are designed for console systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com. 

About 2K

Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment globally for console systems, handheld gaming systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, which are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment. The 2K label has some of the most talented development studios in the world today, including Firaxis Games, Visual Concepts, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games and 2K China. 2K’s stable of high quality titles includes the critically acclaimed BioShock®, Borderlands™, and XCOM® franchises, the beloved Sid Meier’s Civilization series, the innovative Evolve™, the popular WWE 2K franchise and NBA 2K, the #1 rated and #1 selling basketball franchise*. 2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). For more information, please visit www.2k.com.

*According to 2008 – 2015 Metacritic.com and The NPD Group estimates of U.S. retail video game sales through August 2015.

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World of Tanks Sets Its Sights on PlayStation^®4

Global gaming hit to make debut on Sony platform

September 17, 2015 — World of Tanks continues its dominance as Wargaming today announced that its wildly popular World of Tanks will make its way to Sony’s PlayStation^®4, including platform specific features and exclusive bonuses only for PlayStation gamers.

With over 150 million registered players across PC, console and mobile around the globe, the next target for World of Tanks is PlayStation^®4, bringing a slew of new features to the battle. Complete DUALSHOCK^®4 functionality means players will feel, hear and touch the battle like never before by incorporating light bar and controller speaker capabilities, as well as touchpad support. World of Tanks on PlayStation^®4 will also support other key platform features, including Share Play and PlayStation^®Vita Remote Play, as well as revamped controls designed to optimize the handheld experience. Exclusive to the PlayStation^®4, for a limited time only, are two new maps.

Most excitingly, World of Tanks on PlayStation^®4 is free to all PlayStation^® account holders with no PlayStation^®Plus membership needed in order to play. Gamers who have PS Plus membership, however, will gain access to a number of exclusive benefits and items, including a free premium tank with exclusive camouflage, three days of Premium Account time and special discounts on other purchases.

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About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher and one of the leaders in the free-to-play MMO market. Founded as a privately held company in 1998, Wargaming has shipped over 10 titles. Currently, Wargaming is focused on its team-based MMO war series dedicated to the mid-20th century warfare that will include the armored World of Tanks, the flight combat World of Warplanes, and the naval World of Warships. The three intertwined titles will form a common gaming universe integrated within the portal www.wargaming.net.

Official website:

• http://www.wargaming.com