Daedalic Entertainment releases Dead Synchronicity exclusively for iPad 

Hamburg, August 20th, 2015 – Today, Daedalic Entertainment and Fictiorama Studios release Dead Synchronicity for iPad.

In the dystopian post-apocalyptic adventure, Dead Synchronicity, players will join Michael, a man without a memory and without a past, who struggles through a world he no longer knows. A series of natural disasters ravaged the planet and a mysterious plague claims the lives of the remaining survivors. Humans turn into the “dissolved”, their bodies slowly liquifying into bloody goo. Before they meet their cruel end, though, the dissolved gain special mental abilites. If Michael doesn’t hurry, he won’t be able to stop the impending moment of Dead Synchronicity; the moment when time will dissolve itself.

Paying homage to gritty adventure titles like “I Have  No Mouth  and  I  Must  Scream“ and “Sanitarium”, “Dead Synchronicity” illustrates a dystopian Sci-fi scenario with hand-drawn 2D visuals and classic adventure gameplay.

This classic Point & Click adventure is now digitally and exclusively available in the App Store for 4,99 EUR.

Watch the Dead Synchronicity trailer right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eD03AFqruA

Please find Dead Synchronicity for iPad in the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dead-synchronicity/id1018190845?ls=1&mt=8

About FICTIORAMA STUDIOS 

Fictiorama Studios is an indie game studio founded by 3 brothers (Mario, Alberto, and Luis Oliván) united by their devotion to graphic adventures. In addition, two of the Oliván brothers are members of the alternative rock band Kovalski, which will be composing the soundtrack for the Dead Synchronicity saga games.

About Daedalic Entertainment

Headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, Daedalic Entertainment is a developer of multiplatform narrative-driven games.

The company employs a staff of approximately 100 people, and its famed Writer’s Room, with its cadre of authors, is a unique feature in Germany’s media industry.

Since May 2014, Daedalic Entertainment has been part of the Bastei Lübbe group of companies, and in August 2014, Daedalic opened another development studio in Düsseldorf — dubbed Daedalic Entertainment Studio West. Over the last few years, Daedalic has earned 21 German Game Developer Awards (incl. “Studio of the Year 2009, 2013”), five German Computer Game Awards (incl. “Best Game 2011”), and more. Upcoming Daedalic titles such as “Silence – The Whispered World 2” and “The Devil’s Men” will raise the bar for the adventure genre. With “Blackguards” and “Blackguards 2” the company has also set itself up as a key RPG developer.
As a publisher, Daedalic entertainment publishes uncommon and remarkable games like “Divinity: Original Sin”, “Dead Synchronicity” and “Randal’s Monday.” 

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PAC-MAN 256 chomps its way to your smartphones and tablets today!

Play PAC-MAN through an endless maze of ghosts and glitches!

Famed publisher and developer, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe is launching a new PAC-MAN game: PAC-MAN 256! Developed by Hipster Whale (Crossy Road) and BANDAI NAMCO Studios Vancouver, this bite-sized adventure is now available on the App Store, Amazon Store and Google Play Store for free.

Crafted by the incredibly talented teams at Hipster Whale and BANDAI NAMCO Studios Vancouver for the icon’s 35^th Anniversary, PAC-MAN 256 will task players with navigating PAC-MAN through hordes of colorful ghosts, collectible fruits, and inescapable glitches. In addition to the classic Power Pellets, PAC-MAN 256 gives players new power-ups including stealth, tornados, laser beams and more!!

“After months of hard work, our fruitful 3-way cooperation finally sees the light! PAC-MAN 256 is available on App Store, Google Play and Amazon stores as we have worked on making the game as accessible to as many players as possible on the same day. Also, we have been listening to our players and are excited to announce that in PAC-MAN 256, players will have the option to buy the game outright, removing all Free To Play elements. We are confident that our old fans and new players alike will be absolutely amazed by our new creation.” said Tatsuya Kubota, Head of Mobile & Web Gaming at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S.

“Developing this game with the Hipster Whale team has been extremely exciting from beginning to end (we will have updates of course). Today, we can finally share our excitement with players around the world!” said Daisuke Hattori, Project Manager of PAC-MAN 256 at BANDAI NAMCO Studios Vancouver Inc. 

“We were super excited the day Daisuke and the team at BANDAI NAMCO invited us to work on PAC-MAN.  Now the day is here people can play our tribute to the PAC-MAN legacy, PAC-MAN 256!” said Matt Hall, Hipster Whale Director. 

Discover more about PAC-MAN 256 on

• Official Website: PAC-MAN256.com
• Google Play
• Amazon
• App Store 

RAZER BRINGS INTEL® REALSENSE™ CAMERA TO VR AND GAME STREAMERS

Razer will harness Intel RealSense technology to design a camera for VR and gaming desktops 

SAN FRANCISCO (Intel Developer Forum) – Razer, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, is working with Intel to deliver a consumer-ready desktop and VR-enabled camera based on Intel RealSense technology for a wide range of experiential applications.

With Intel RealSense technology incorporated into a new Razer product design, users can expect to enjoy significantly enhanced game broadcasting and VR gaming capabilities.  Among the novel features of this technology is automatic background removal, which allows game streamers and video conferencing users to remove or replace backgrounds for a more entertaining and immersive experience.  Intel RealSense Cameras are also capable of 3D scanning, motion and gesture recognition, allowing product designers to bring real-world objects and bodies into virtual spaces easily. Many more features and related applications are anticipated for the Intel RealSense technology-enabled Razer device.

“Razer is excited to be working with Intel, using Intel RealSense technology to help pioneer work for game broadcasting, as well as with VR, with support from the growing OSVR movement,” said Min-Liang Tan, co-founder and CEO of Razer.  “Gamers will, we expect, be able to enhance their broadcasting and VR experience in unprecedented ways.”

“This is a great opportunity to make Intel RealSense technology easily accessible to the gaming and VR communities. We are proud of the beautiful design of Razer’s Intel RealSense Camera peripheral and we look forward to enabling innovation in the gaming world together.” – Dr. Achin Bhowmik, general manager of Perceptual Computing

Razer at the Intel Developer Forum: 

At the Intel Developer Forum 2015 held in San Francisco, Intel and Razer have teamed up to showcase multiple broadcasting and OSVR demos using Intel RealSense technology, a modified OSVR Hacker Dev Kit by Razer, powered by computers using Intel processors .

The demos will include both Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality applications running on PCs.

Learn more about Razer and Intel RealSense technology at www.razerzone.com/realsense and www.intel.com/RealSense

About Razer: 

Razer is a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers.

Razer is transforming the way people play games, engage with other gamers, and identify with the gamer lifestyle.  Having won the coveted “Best of CES” award consecutively for five years, the company’s leadership in product innovation continues to create new categories for the gaming community that is estimated to have over 1 billion gamers worldwide.

Razer’s award-winning design and technology include an array of user interface and systems devices, voice-over IP for gamers and a cloud platform for customizing and enhancing gaming devices.

Founded in 2005, Razer is backed by Intel Capital, IDG-Accel, and Heliconia Capital Management (Heliconia), a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore investment company Temasek.  For more information visit http://www.razerzone.com/about-razer

CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS III MULTIPLAYER BETA AVAILABLE NOW FIRST ON PLAYSTATION®4 SYSTEM

Beginning Today, Treyarch’s Black Ops III Beta Provides Gamers Hands-On with All-New Multiplayer 

First Public Call of Duty Beta Since Call of Duty: World at War Starts First on PS4™ System Through Sunday, Aug. 23

Sydney, Australia – August 20, 2015 – The start of the highly-anticipated Call of Duty ®: Black Ops III multiplayer beta has arrived on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system.  Beginning today, PS4™ system owners worldwide who obtained a beta access code for the Call of Duty: Black Ops III multiplayer beta will experience Treyarch’s new multiplayer gameplay first hand.  New maps, modes, specialists, weapon customisations and more, including gameplay progression and the all-new momentum-based, chained movement system will be available for play through Sunday, Aug. 23, with other platforms to follow.  Players are encouraged to submit their Beta feedback, directly to the studio team, at https://activision.allegiancetech.com/cgi-bin/qwebcorporate.dll?idx=ET2VTC.  As the Beta continues, the Treyarch blog will provide updates as events unfold.

“We have poured our heart and soul into making Black Ops III, pushing ourselves to develop the deepest and richest experience we could for Call of Duty® players. We can’t wait for the fans to get their hands-on multiplayer so they can provide us with the type of feedback at scale to ensure we deliver the best experience we can come November,” said Mark Lamia, Studio Head of Treyarch.  “With the new precision fluid movement system, the introduction of Specialists and an all-new weapon customisation system, there’s a ton of multiplayer content in the beta and that’s just scratching the surface.”

The Call of Duty: Black Ops III beta represents a fraction of the full version of the game.  Fans playing in the Beta can expect to play through three maps that will accommodate various play styles and enjoy high-octane combat that takes advantage of the new momentum-based, chained-movement system, advanced weaponry, new gear and much more.  At least seven game modes will be unveiled throughout the Beta, including fan favourites and quite possibly a few surprises along the way.  Plus, Beta participants will be able to play as two all-new Specialists in addition to the six previously revealed.  The Beta also includes weapon customisation featuring both Create-a-Class and Weapon Paint Shop functionality (Weapon Paint Shop not available on PC version of Beta) as well as gameplay progression covering weapons, scorestreaks and equipment (all progression will reset at the end of the Beta).

“The relationship between SCEA and Activision continues to flourish, allowing us to deliver content to PlayStation® fans before they can get it anywhere else,” said Adam Boyes, VP of Publisher and Developer Relations, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. “Continuing to redefine the multiplayer experience, Call of Duty: Black Ops III looks and feels incredible, and I’m thrilled fans will have the chance to experience it first on the PlayStation®4 system.”

Fans looking to get all the latest news and information on the Call of Duty: Black Ops III multiplayer beta can visit CallofDuty.com, Treyarch’s blog or the PlayStation Blog.  Here participants can stay up-to-date on any announcements and new details revealed throughout the beta.

Published by Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (Nasdaq: ATVI), and award-winning developer Treyarch, Call of Duty: Black Ops III delivers a campaign that can be played as a full single player game or co-op online with up to four players (on PS4™ system, Xbox One, and PC), the deepest, most rewarding multiplayer ever offered in Call of Duty, and, a mind blowing Call of Duty Zombies experience that, for the first time, features its own XP progression system.  Call of Duty: Black Ops III is in development for PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC.  The Call of Duty: Black Ops III multiplayer beta will be available on Xbox One and PC starting August 26.

For the latest intel on Black Ops III, check out: www.callofduty.com, www.youtube.com/callofduty_ANZ or follow @Treyarch and @CallofDuty on Twitter and Instagram and Facebook.   The title is not yet rated by the Australian Classification Board.

About Treyarch

Treyarch is a video game studio, driven by the desire to create epic gameplay experiences that are enjoyed by as many video game fans as possible. It is an approach that has helped to make the studio an industry-leading game developer, whose Call of Duty: Black Ops II set world-wide launch day records, and whose previous game Call of Duty: Black Ops set an entertainment launch opening record upon its release in 2010 and continues to be one of the best-selling games of all time, according to NPD and GfK Chart-Track. Treyarch is wholly owned by Activision Publishing, Inc. 

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations throughout the world. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com or by following @Activision.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements about the expected Call of Duty:  Black Ops III beta release date of August 26, 2015, are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

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Disney Interactive Releases New Trailer for Star Wars™ Twilight of the Republic Play Set for Disney Infinity 3.0

MELBOURNE, Aust. – (August 19, 2015) Disney Interactive today released the new trailer which debuted at D23 Expo 2015 for Star Wars™ Twilight of the Republic, one of three Star Wars™ Play Sets to be released for Disney Infinity 3.0, which launches in Australia and New Zealand on September 3.  Developed by Ninja Theory, in partnership with Avalanche Software, this Play Set features iconic moments inspired by the original Star Wars trilogy, Episodes I-III.

The Star Wars Twilight of the Republic Play Set will be included in the game’s Starter Pack and lets players embark on an intergalactic adventure with Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker and his trusty Padawan Ahsoka Tano to uncover secret plots, defeat villains and bring peace back to the galaxy.  Featuring an original story set in the Episodes I-III timeline, players will travel through four iconic locations, use the Force™ and Lightsabers™ in epic battles, and master their combat skills.

To access the official Star Wars Twilight of the Republic trailer, please visit http://youtu.be/iznOlE_IT_k 

The Disney Infinity 3.0 Starter Pack will include the Disney Infinity 3.0 Base and video game software, the Star Wars Twilight of the Republic Play Set, Ahsoka Tano and Anakin Skywalker character figures, and a web code card that unlocks content for PC and mobile devices.

Two additional Star Wars Play Sets will be available for Disney Infinity 3.0 this year: Star Wars™ Rise Against the Empire following the classic trilogy, and one based on Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™. In addition, players will be able to unlock all Star Wars characters in each Star Wars Play Set.  All characters are playable  immediately in the newly enhanced Toy Box, along with entire line-up of characters previously released for Disney Infinity.

All figures and Power Discs from the 1.0 and 2.0 editions of Disney Infinity will be compatible with Disney Infinity 3.0 in the enhanced Toy Box and, for the first time, Power Discs will be sold in labeled franchise-specific packs of four. Other Disney Infinity 3.0 Play Sets such as Disney•Pixar’s Inside Out, figures, and Toy Box Expansion Games will be sold separately.

Disney Infinity 3.0 is rated PG for online interactivity and mild violence and will be available for the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system and Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, the Wii U™ system from Nintendo, PC and iOS and Android devices.

For additional information, please visit http://www.disney.com/infinity and http://www.youtube.com/disneyinfinity, join the Disney Infinity Facebook community (Facebook.com/disneyinfinity) and Google+ community (https://plus.google.com/+DisneyInfinity), and follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/disneyinfinity) and Instagram (instagram.com/disneyinfinity).

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About Disney Infinity

Disney Infinity is an interactive gaming platform where players have unprecedented freedom and endless opportunity to create stories and play experiences starring the beloved characters from across the worlds of Disney. Building on the success of launching Disney Infinity 1.0 and 2.0, Disney Interactive announced its latest installment to the best-selling “hybrid toy/video game,” Disney Infinity 3.0. In its third iteration, players will again utilise real-world interactive figures to activate original storylines (Play Sets) in the virtual game worlds of popular Star Wars franchises and create new adventures with a variety of characters from Marvel, The Walt Disney Co. and Disney•Pixar properties in the Toy Box mode. Disney Infinity 3.0 is rated PG for online interactivity and mild violence and will be available in stores on September 3. For more information, visit Disney.com/Infinity.

About Disney Interactive

Disney Interactive is the digital entertainment part of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). As one of the world’s largest creators of high-quality digital experiences, Disney Interactive produces interactive entertainment for the whole family including multi-platform video games, online short form video, mobile and social games and digital destinations across all current and emerging media platforms.

Entertaining guests of all ages, Disney Interactive’s key products include the video game platform Disney Infinity, top virtual world for kids Club Penguin, popular mobile franchises like Frozen Free Fall and LINE: Disney Tsum Tsum, top online destinations for kids, parents and fans including Disney.com, Oh My Disney, and Babble.com and the Disney social network reaching more than 1.5 billion guests on Facebook.

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JOIN THE YEAR’S MOST EPIC PARTY WITH THE BLIZZCON^® 2015 VIRTUAL TICKET

Gather some friends and watch live HD coverage of Blizzard Entertainment’s gaming convention this November 6 and 7 (November 7 and 8 AEDT) 

SYDNEY, Australia—August 20, 2015—The biggest Blizzard bash of the year is almost here! BlizzCon^® 2015 is coming this November 6–7 (November 7–8 AEDT) to the Anaheim Convention Centre—and anyone who’s not attending in person can still join in on the excitement from home with the BlizzCon Virtual Ticket, available now at www.blizzcon.com.

BlizzCon is an epic celebration featuring Blizzard Entertainment’s game universes and the global player communities that bring them to life. With the Virtual Ticket, Blizzard gamers around the world can get a front-row seat for the action across two high-def streaming channels of coverage, including  developer panels, interviews, and community contests—this year hosted by author, actor, and all-around good geek, Wil Wheaton (@wilw).

“BlizzCon is the ultimate Blizzard community event, and we’re thrilled to give even more people around the world a chance to be a part of it with the Virtual Ticket,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “Whether they’re hearing cool news about their favourite game, cheering on the community contests, or getting behind-the-scenes insight from the developer panels, we want everyone at home to feel like they’re right there with us.”

The BlizzCon 2015 Virtual Ticket is available to order now for $54.95 AUD, and grants access to two days of live convention coverage and other content, including:

• Developer Panels – Get the scoop on the latest developments for your favourite Blizzard games, including World of Warcraft^®, StarCraft^® II, Diablo^® III, Hearthstone^®, Heroes of the Storm™, and Overwatch™—live from the main and panel stages. 

• Community Contests, Hosted by Wil Wheaton – Don’t miss a minute of the legendary BlizzCon costume and talent contests on Friday night—emceed by writer, podcaster, TableTop creator, and champion of geek culture Wil Wheaton. 

• Exclusive Interviews – Go beyond the latest announcements and get even more insider info from members of Blizzard’s development teams in a series of in-depth interviews.

• Closing Ceremony – Every Virtual Ticket holder gets a great seat for the closing celebration, which wraps up two days of Blizzard gaming and eSports action in style—stay tuned for more details. 

• On-Demand Replays – Miss a panel or just want to relive an awesome moment? The Virtual Ticket provides access to on-demand replays of main-stage and panel-stage events (available for two weeks after the show). 

• In-Game Goodies – As a bonus, the Virtual Ticket also comes with this year’s commemorative BlizzCon in-game goodies for a variety of Blizzard games—more details soon!

• Advance Access to BlizzCon Loot – Shop for BlizzCon merch from home with early access to this year’s online BlizzCon sale, scheduled to run from October 17 through November 9, and snag some cool new Blizzard gear created for the show.^†

New for 2015—Get Yourself a Goody Bag

For the first time ever, Virtual Ticket buyers also have the option to purchase a BlizzCon Goody Bag, containing a treasure trove of cool commemorative BlizzCon-exclusive loot—a new way to bring a piece of the BlizzCon experience home. Available to pre-purchase now through the Blizzard Gear Store for an additional $34.99 USD (plus tax, shipping, and applicable fees; limit 1 per Virtual Ticket), the Goody Bag is the same one given out to BlizzCon attendees, and is expected to ship out prior to the show in early November.^† This loot’s not likely to lie around for long—supplies are limited, so be sure to lock in your pre-purchase before they’re all claimed. Visit BlizzCon.com for more information.

Watch All the eSports Action Free

Even if you don’t purchase a Virtual Ticket, you’ll still be able to catch plenty of BlizzCon action online free of charge. Coverage of the opening ceremony and the eSports tournaments taking place at BlizzCon—including the Global Finals for the 2015 StarCraft II World Championship Series, World of Warcraft Arena World Championship, Hearthstone World Championship, and Heroes of the Storm World Championship—will be streamed free in HD at www.blizzcon.com.

BlizzCon would not be possible without the enthusiasm of Blizzard Entertainment gamers around the world as well as the generous support of the event’s partners—Intel, NVIDIA, DIRECTV, Gigabyte, Samsung, Rosewill, Amazon Appstore, Logitech, Corsair, and Razer.

More information on BlizzCon 2015 and the Virtual Ticket can be found at www.blizzcon.com.

^†While supplies last. All orders will be shipped from the United States; international shipping rates may apply. Not available in all regions—visit https://www.battle.net/support/article/blizzard-gear-store-shipping for more information.

Devolver Digital Makes a Stink:  Gassy Mob Farts onto iOS and Android

*pfffffffft*

Your Lower Intestines – The adorable tooting developers at Flee Punk and silent but deadly game label Devolver Digital announce today that Gassy Mob, a game about an angry mob trying to kill you because you farted on them, is squirting out on iOS later this year and on Android in early 2016.

Let’s just let that one float for a minute.

Gassy Mob puts you in control of an adorably colorful character that, having eaten as much as possible, now must release copious amounts of delightful gas in the vicinity of seemingly innocuous bystanders. However, after enough back-end blowouts, you’ll be running for your life pursued by a mob – expelling more gas along the way. Gain points with each dusting and level up your gastrointestinal prowess, unlock new powers, and make new helpful friends but be sure to avoid pitfalls and traps as you dodge the increasingly angry mob. Stay on your feet long enough to break wind as much as possible before the mob eventually runs you down.

Gassy Mob’s blocky, colorful art style and delightful sound effects will be tooting its own horn (literally) at this month’s PAX Prime convention in Seattle, August 28-31 in the Devolver Digital booth of virtual wares, #3943.

For more information, please visit www.gassymob.com.

To stay up to date with the flatulently-inclined folks at Devolver Digital, be sure to follow @DevolverDigital on Twitter or visit www.devolverdigital.com.