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July 20, 2015

Get a Dazzling Diancie this coming weekend for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

Nintendo Network Distribution Event of Diancie will take place July 24-27, 2015

London, United Kingdom Monday 20 2015 – Starting July 24 and for a limited time over the coming weekend, Pokémon fans can get the Mythical Pokémon Diancie for their Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire game.

This Diancie is as talented as it is elegant, appearing with a collection of moves that make it ready for battle. As soon as the player receives Diancie in their game, the special distribution Pokémon will become equipped with the Diancite Mega Stone, the item that will allow it to Mega Evolve in Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire! Here are the rest of Diancie’s statistics:

·         Level: 50
·         Ability: Clear Body
·         Moves: Diamond Storm, Moonblast, Dazzling Gleam, Protect

Players wishing to obtain Diancie via Nintendo Network between July 24 and 27 can follow these easy steps:

·         Select Mystery Gift on the main menu.
·         Select Receive Gift, then Yes.
·         Select Get via Internet, and then Yes – Diancie will be obtained.
·         Speak to the delivery girl in any Pokémon Center to receive Diancie.
·         Save the game

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire launched in November 2014 for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems and have sold 9.3 million units to date.

Be sure to also visit Pokemon.co.uk/omegaalpha, like the official Pokémon Facebook page at Facebook.com/Pokemon, and follow Pokémon on Twitter via @Pokemon to receive the latest Pokémon news.

Diancie will be available via a Nintendo Network distribution July 24–27, 2015.

Marvelous Europe announces ‘Corpse Party: Blood Drive’ on PlayStation®Vita for Europe and Australia!

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Philip Federico

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July 20, 2015

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Marvelous Europe announces ‘Corpse Party: Blood Drive’ on PlayStation®Vita for Europe and Australia!

Newest entry in the acclaimed blood-chilling horror series coming Halloween 2015 to European territories.

London, 20th July 2015: Marvelous Europe today announced that ‘Corpse Party: Blood Drive’ for PlayStation®Vita will release digitally and physically this Halloween and is available NOW to pre-order from the Marvelous Europe Store. Corpse Party features two physical editions priced at £44.99 & £29.99 respectively, and will also be available as a standard digital download exclusively from the PlayStation®Vita Store for £29.99.

The £44.99 limited edition comes with an exclusive art book and double audio CD showcasing the best artwork and music from the series, and is available to pre-order exclusively at www.corpseparty.eu

Corpse Party: Blood Drive is the final instalment of the Horror Adventure story that began with Corpse Party on PlayStation Portable in 2010, followed by Corpse Party: Book of Shadows in 2013. Corpse Party: Blood Drive allows players to control both individuals and groups of characters as they explore the Heavenly Host Elementary school as well as other notable locations. The game features a top-down 3D perspective and tasks players with dodging, disarming, running, solving and interacting with the larger world in order to advance the plot and discover what lies at the core of the events happening at Heavenly Host Elementary.

Corpse Party: Blood Drive features a thrilling narrative and deep characters that the player must work with in order to survive the many trials and tribulations of Heavenly Host Elementary. Story points throughout the game are presented in graphic visual novel-style cutscenes, and the game features many endings based upon the tasks completed throughout the campaign.

“To be able to work with the developers of Corpse Party: Blood Drive and deliver something unique to the European market, while simultaneously expanding our portfolio is something that we are incredibly grateful for” commented Michael Fisher, Community Manager at Marvelous Europe. “We hope that people will find much to love in Corpse Party: Blood Drive whether it be the deep, rich narrative experience or nerve-racking gameplay that they face as they explore its dark world.”

Corpse Party: Blood Drive features:

Highly detailed 3D environments with dynamic lighting
Experience the world of Corpse Party in full 3D for the first time ever. All environments from the previous series entries have been meticulously re-created for this brand new instalment, and can be fully explored with an in-game flashlight precariously lighting the way.

New gameplay systems for more exciting interactions
Corpse Party: Blood Drive features far more ways for characters to fight back against the darkness inside Heavenly Host – Sprint in short bursts, disarm traps, hide and more in order to thwart your pursuers from reaching their goal.

Expanded additional options and unlockable content
3D binaural audio for simulated surround sound and screen-altering visual effects make their return for Corpse Party: Blood Drive, along with a whole host of extra unlockables such as Voice Actor Interviews, Art Stills, Music Tracks and more!

A stunning conclusion to the Heavenly Host saga
With 11 huge story chapters and 8 supplemental “Extra Chapters” there is plenty to explore in Corpse Party: Blood Drive, its story providing shocking twists and unbelievable turns as you unravel the mystery at the heart of it all.

Marvelous Europe also announced that they will be bringing Corpse Party: Blood Drive to their booth at Gamescom 2015, where you can have a hands on experience with the title contact, Sam at Decibel for an appointment.

Corpse Party: Blood Drive will also be available in stores in North America this Fall 2015, as well as digitally on PSN store.

Corpse Party: Blood Drive pre order site is available to view here.

Corpse Party: Blood Drive YouTube Trailer is available from here.

About Marvelous Europe
Marvelous Europe is a subsidiary of Marvelous, Inc. of Japan – which is a Japanese all-round entertainment company that produces online games, console games, amusement/arcade games, audio and visual software as well as stage musical productions.

Marvelous Europe is dedicated to bringing the best Japanese games to the west, and also partners with mobile and social game developers around the world. Recent successes include the SENRAN KAGURA series on PlayStation®Vita, Rune Factory 4 on the Nintendo 3DS and the multi-million downloaded mobile titles Touch Racing 2 and RunBot.

Necalli Added to Street Fighter V Roster

Nathan Farrugia

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July 20, 2015

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Necalli Added to Street Fighter V Roster

Looking like a mix of Dragon Ball Z’s Broly and the rap genre’s Waka Flocka Flame, the wild warrior Necalli is the first brand new warrior to be announced for Street Fighter V and the Street Fighter universe. While we got a brief look at his face in a cutaway shot at the end of the Ken trailer, we now have some screenshots and a brand new trailer showcasing this new warriors devastating power.

Necalli seems to have a mix of strike and grapple attacks and his V-Trigger sees him transform, with his hair glowing red and standing on end. In this form he appears to be faster and more powerful while also gaining a new Ultimate attack.

Capcom recently announced that Street Fighter V will be the definitive Street Fighter version for the remainder of the generation, so don’t expect any Super, Ultra, Arcade, Turbo, etc. editions to appear any time soon. Instead, Capcom are treating SFV more like a platform than a single game and will aim to add extra characters and balance patches over time as downloadable content.

In a very interesting move from the company, even DLC characters can seemingly be earned through normal gameplay as opposed to a real cash payment if players can save up enough in game currency. Pretty sweet move from Capcom and one that is sure to be pleasing to dedicated Street Fighters. Be sure to check out the new Necalli trailer below and let us know in the comments what you think of this newly revealed fighter. SFV is scheduled for a March 2016 release on PS4 and PC.

Godzilla Stomps to Playstation Consoles in the West with Good Company

Dustin Spencer

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July 20, 2015

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Godzilla Stomps to Playstation Consoles in the West with Good Company

All hail the King of the Monsters. Godzilla is getting a new title for fans of the namesake, with the self-titled release hitting the Playstation 4 and Playstation 3 (digitally for the latter) this week. You take the role of Godzilla and destroy buildings, with cameos from several deities featured in the legendary films in this romp, which seems rather awesome.

Here are some more details:

Developed by Japanese videogame studio NATSUME ATARI INC., GODZILLA gives players control of one of the most famous and destructive Kaiju (special effects monsters) in entertainment history. As Godzilla, players will have the power to trample and lay waste to cities. Players will also have to collect G-Energy which can be used to power-up Godzilla, increasing his physical size as well as his offensive and defensive skills. Exclusively on the PlayStation®4 system, users can play as ANY Kaiju in the game, in any mode in the game! Collect G-Energy to max out your favorite Kaiju’s stats, and destroy opponents online with your Kaiju, in your battle style. Choose from over 20 Kaiju, from classics like Anguirus and Rodan, as well as more recent kaiju like Type-3 Kiryu. There are many different Godzilla in the game as well, from Godzilla (1964) (as seen in “Mothra vs. Godzilla”) and Heisei Godzilla, to Godzilla (2014) (“Hollywood Godzilla”).
GODZILLA will also allow players to recreate the thrill of watching the classic and modern films by utilizing a dynamic movie-style camera angle system. This system delivers the most epic camera angles, giving players the best view from which to destroy both a multitude of locations as well as classic enemies such as Mothra, King Ghidorah, and Mechagodzilla.

Sure, it won’t be a Game of the Year contender, but it sure sounds fun. Bandai Namco are letting this beast out now for consoles, so remember to give it a whirl.

Kogan launches best-value Android Dual-SIM smartphone

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Philip Federico

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July 20, 2015

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Kogan.com unveils the Kogan Agora Lite Smartphone
A new 5” Dual-SIM Quad core device for just $129

Melbourne, Australia, July 20 2015 – Kogan.com today unveiled the latest addition to its award-winning Agora range of smartphones, the Kogan Agora Lite for less than $130.

Following on from the recently announced and well-received Agora 4G Pro Smartphone, Kogan.com’s new budget smartphone, the Agora Lite, is an Android 5.0 (Lollipop) Dual-SIM handset, with a strong build, look and specs.

The unlocked smartphone is perfect for Aussie travellers looking for an international roaming phone. The Dual-SIM compatibility allows you to simultaneously use your home SIM card to receive calls and a foreign SIM card for data and outbound calls.

The Agora Lite features a 5” LCD (854×480 pixel) IPS screen and is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor for quick, easy multitasking as well as high performance when gaming, watching HD movies or browsing the web.

Powered by a 2,200 mAh Li-Ion battery, the Agora 3G Lite is no slouch, providing all day battery life on a single charge.

The smartphone features a 5-megapixel rear camera with flash, and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.

The Agora Lite includes 1GB of RAM and 8GB internal storage that is further expandable via a MicroSD card (up to 32GB). On the connectivity front, the handset supports 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS, Micro-USB and Bluetooth.

Ruslan Kogan, Founder and CEO of Kogan.com, said the new Agora Lite is a smartphone built for Australians looking for an affordable, but powerful device.

“Our customers have told us they would like to see a device with a bigger and better screen, fast processor, great battery life, as well as the freedom to personalise their smartphones – all without breaking the bank. The Kogan Agora Lite delivers exactly that and more.

“We’ve built this smartphone to provide outstanding user experience through hardware and software that is beautiful, strong and powerful. At $129, this is a smartphone that is second to none when comparing the specs and features to value for money.”

“It’s a smartphone that can be used across urban, rural Australia and beyond, and we’re really excited about designing and manufacturing something that combines the latest technology with design and aesthetics at a budget price point.”

Key Features:

OS: Android Lollipop 5.0 (updates available)
Processor: 1.3Ghz Quad Core (MT6582M Cortex-A7)
SIM: Dual SIM (Micro SIM)
Display: 5” IPS LCD 854 x 480 resolution
Battery: 2,200 mAh Li-Ion (removable)
Memory: 1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory (expandable to 32GB via MicroSD card)
Camera: 5 MP rear (with flash), 2MP front facing
Connectivity: 3G – 850/900/2100 MHz, 2G – 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
WLAN 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Built-in FM, GPS, G-Sensor
3.5mm audio jack

The Kogan Agora Lite smartphone is available now (pre sale) for $129 + delivery, exclusively from Kogan.com: https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/kogan-agora-3g-lite/

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Kogan.com is Australia’s largest online retailer, creating and delivering tens of thousands of products, from TVs and smartphones, to fitness equipment, appliances, homewares, beauty products, and more. It stocks its own Kogan products, a range of exclusive sub-brands in many industries, and the world’s biggest brands like Apple, Samsung, Canon, Nikon, Chanel, and many more. Kogan is where smarter shoppers go for lower prices.
The streamlined business model cuts out all the middlemen, so smart shoppers can get the best value consumer goods delivered right to their door. The company’s internal mantra is that “there is always a better way to create and deliver the products people want.” Kogan is the most efficient retailer in the world, and has already helped millions of consumers save more.

Kogan has received many awards for success in Australian and International markets including:

Entrepreneur of the Year (Ernst & Young)
Retail Innovator of the Year (Australian Retail Association)
Deloitte Tech Fast 50
BRW Fast 100
BRW Young Rich List
BRW Fast Starters
BRW Rich List
Top Guns in Tech (Virgin Australia)
Most Influential People in Technology (T3)
Top 100 Most Influential People in Melbourne (The Age)

Mortal Kombat X Tremor Bundle, Tremor as Playable Character

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Philip Federico

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July 20, 2015

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Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment revealed the Mortal Kombat X Tremor Bundle, new downloadable content (DLC) which heralds the return of the Black Dragon ninja and Kano’s disciple Tremor. Mortal Kombat X is the Klassic character’s first appearance since Mortal Kombat: Special Forces (2000) and marks the first time Tremor is fully playable. In addition, the bundle includes the Klassic Skins Pack 2 with three new character skins including Quan Chi, Jax and Kung Lao. Also revealed today, as an added bonus for players, is the FREE Klassic Fatalities Pack 2 with fatalities for Mileena, Kitana, Kung Lao and Jax.

Tremor and the Klassic Skins Pack 2 are the final components of the Mortal Kombat X Kombat Pack, providing fans with Mortal Kombat X DLC for $44.95. Players who already own the Kombat Pack will be able to download Tremor and the Klassic Skins Pack 2 starting Tuesday, July 22.

The Tremor Bundle, which includes both Tremor and the Klassic Skins Pack 2, will be available for players to purchase beginning Tuesday, July 28 from the PlayStation Store, Xbox Marketplace and Steam for $11.95. Players wishing to purchase Tremor or the Klassic Skins Pack 2 a la carte will also be able to do so beginning July 29. Tremor will be sold separately for $7.55 and the Klassic Skins Pack 2, including the three new skins, will be sold separately for $5.95.

The Klassic Fatalities Pack 2, including the four new fatalities, will be available beginning July 22 as a free download on the PlayStation Store, Xbox Marketplace and Steam.

Fans can watch as the Black Dragon rises and Tremor crushes his opponent in the new Mortal Kombat X: Tremor Official Trailer, unveiled today. To view the trailer on YouTube, click here

Mortal Kombat X, the latest entry in the legendary fighting game franchise from NetherRealm Studios, is available now for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and Steam on Windows PC.

The King of the monsters is back as GODZILLA becomes available for fans

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Philip Federico

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July 20, 2015

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The King of the monsters is back as GODZILLA becomes available for fans

Godzilla Returns to Destroy Cities and Vanquish Classic Enemies on the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3

Leading interactive entertainment company BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe today announced that GODZILLA has emerged from his long slumber to once again deliver massive destruction to cities and vanquish classic enemies on both the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system (digital only).

Developed by Japanese videogame studio NATSUME ATARI INC., GODZILLA gives players control of one of the most famous and destructive Kaiju (special effects monsters) in entertainment history. As Godzilla, players will have the power to trample and lay waste to cities. Players will also have to collect G-Energy which can be used to power-up Godzilla, increasing his physical size as well as his offensive and defensive skills. Exclusively on the PlayStation®4 system, users can play as ANY Kaiju in the game, in any mode in the game! Collect G-Energy to max out your favorite Kaiju’s stats, and destroy opponents online with your Kaiju, in your battle style. Choose from over 20 Kaiju, from classics like Anguirus and Rodan, as well as more recent kaiju like Type-3 Kiryu. There are many different Godzilla in the game as well, from Godzilla (1964) (as seen in “Mothra vs. Godzilla”) and Heisei Godzilla, to Godzilla (2014) (“Hollywood Godzilla”).

GODZILLA will also allow players to recreate the thrill of watching the classic and modern films by utilizing a dynamic movie-style camera angle system. This system delivers the most epic camera angles, giving players the best view from which to destroy both a multitude of locations as well as classic enemies such as Mothra, King Ghidorah, and Mechagodzilla.

“For over 60 years Godzilla has sparked the imaginations of millions of fans and has been one of Japan’s most famous and favorite pop culture exports to the West. With the GODZILLA videogame we’re allowing his fans to play as their favorite monster and truly feel his incredible strength and destructive power.” said Hervé Hoerdt, Vice President of Marketing & Digital at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe.

GODZILLA features multiple game modes including; Destruction Mode where players can deal massive amounts of mayhem and lay waste to more than 20 different stages. Diorama Mode allows players to place models of Godzilla and the other kaiju in different settings to capture epic photos (uses SHARE function on the PlayStation®4 system). Players can also enjoy the King of Kaiju Mode where Godzilla fights his way through a gauntlet of the franchise’s most famous monster enemies to reach the top of the Kaiju hierarchy and reign supreme on the throne as the true King of the Monsters. PlayStation®4 system players can use any kaiju in any mode, including an Online Multiplayer Mode that allows for up to 3 players at once fighting in all-out mayhem.

Click here to watch the official Launch Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFrBgXFsEpg

Guilty Gear Xrd Player Loses For Celebrating too Early at EVO

Dustin Spencer

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July 20, 2015

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Guilty Gear Xrd Player Loses For Celebrating too Early at EVO

EVO is in full blast – with a lot of fighting game fanatics following the heated competitions as moments are made and legacies are built. Well, the latter would be the case for Woshige when he was about to win a round of Guilty Gear Xrd, only to stand up and celebrate before the match was truly over. Fans of the series will surely feel for his poor luck.

I guess excitement gets the best of us all, but he did take it well and in humor, delivering what is sure to be a moment that even the winners won’t be able to partake in. Check out your dose of weekend humbleness below.

Save the Galaxy in new Star Wars Commander Update

Andrew Day

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July 19, 2015

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Save the Galaxy in new Star Wars Commander Update

Since August last year, players all over the world have been enlisting into the Galactic Empire or the Rebel Alliance and doing battle across all of space in the epic mobile game Star Wars: Commander. Well now the battles are about to get a whole lot more intense with Disney’s newly released content update: Worlds in Conflict.

While there are a slew of new features available in the game, the most notable is the fact that players will now be able to do battle on some of the most iconic planets from the franchise. Hoth, Yavin IV and more will become battlegrounds for epic PVP action, the likes of which the galaxy has never seen! In addition there are a few more additions to the game as part of the Worlds in Conflict update:

Galaxy Map – Part of the Planetary Command building, this map of the greater galaxy provides tactical intel on each planet and allows players to circle through and decide which planet to engage battles on.
Updated Play Menu – This updated menu will surface information relevant to each world, such as friends and squadmates on the planet, conflicts and events, as well as chapter progress.
Planetary Conflicts – Players compete in PVP tournament-style planetary conflicts on a rotating schedule between the added worlds. Victory bonuses are given to the faction that wins each Conflict.
PvP Victory Loot Bonus – Placement in a medal tier at the end of a Planetary Conflict rewards loot bonuses. For a number of days after the conflict, earn bonus loot for victories against in PVP.
Planetary Leaderboards – PVP leaderboards will now allow a player to see their own rank as well as the top 50 Commanders. There will also be Planetary specific leaderboards so players will know their standing on their planet. Players will also now know when they’ve received donated troops, and from whom they were donated.

Star Wars: Commander – Worlds in Conflict is available now as a free update through the Apple App Store or Google Play.

“PAC-MAN Bounce” Launches in Canada and Australia

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Philip Federico

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July 18, 2015

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“PAC-MAN Bounce” Launches in Canada and Australia

Paris, France – July 17, 2015 – BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe has released PAC-MAN Bounce, a new puzzle adventure game for smartphone and tablet devices. Developed by BANDAI NAMCO Studios Vancouver Inc. and Victory Square Games Inc., this free-to-play game is currently available in Canada and Australia on the App Store™. PAC-MAN Bounce will soon be coming to Google Play™ followed by a worldwide release later this year.

PAC-MAN Bounce is a collection of brain-busting puzzles strung together by a light-hearted story about helping PAC-MAN chomp through Snack Land and bounce his way back home!

SWEET FEATURES:

MIND-BOGGLING LEVELS! Bounce across more than 100 unique levels.
DELICIOUS WORLDS! Spring your way through 10 flavorful worlds made of tasty snacks.
ENEMIES TO CHEW ON! Dodge dangerous obstacles and enemies including the infamous ghost gang: Blinky, Inky, Pinky, and Clyde.
FRIENDS TO OUTSMART! Compete against your Facebook friends.

Watch the trailer at: https://youtu.be/xS0PXs0Ilcg

Download the game at: App Store™: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id1001229698

About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content for platforms including all major video game consoles and PC, with marketing and sales operations in 50 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australasia. 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™.

About BANDAI NAMCO Studios Vancouver Inc.
BANDAI NAMCO Studios Vancouver Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Studio Inc., is a newly established global mobile developer to shake the world by their product. “Innovation through Creativity” symbolizes the company’s ambition to provide content that brings smiles and happiness to people around the world. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with affiliated studios in Singapore and Vancouver. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcostudios.com/en/ and http://www.bandainamcostudios.com/vancouver/studio.

About Victory Square Games Inc.
Victory Square Games Inc. is an independent game design and development studio located in Vancouver, British Columbia that designs and develops high quality interactive experiences built upon the twin fundamental premises of light-hearted fun and fist-whooping excitement. The studio was the winner of the prestigious “Best Game Studio in the World” award as decided by an internal jury consisting of five Victory Square Games’ employees. The jury also duly noted that the award was “For All Time” as opposed to one particular year. Apart from mobile games, the company is active in several other game design disciplines, including fantasy sports, escape rooms and gamification. More information about the company can be found at http://www.v2g.io.

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