The ultimate FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD experience arriving on PC next month

Pre-purchase FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD on Steam and receive exclusive bonus characters for DOTA 2

LONDON (28^th July, 2015) –  Square Enix Ltd., publishers of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in Europe and PAL territories, today announced that the recently released FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0™ HD is set to arrive on PC on 18^th August 2015.

FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD for PC will bring a selection of updated features including an improved in-game battle camera, full STEAM achievements and trading cards, scalable motion blur settings and a customisable dynamic screen shot mode. The PC release will also offer full controller support, and for high end PCs – upgraded graphics resolution options. Other additions include increased blood levels and new character speed boost.

SQUARE ENIX also announced a collaboration with VALVE’s DOTA 2, bringing fans a special pre-purchase offer. Those who pre-purchase FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD will receive two exclusive pre-purchase items – the Master Chocobo as your courier and Moogle (Class Zero) as your ward for DOTA 2. In addition, those who pre-purchase as will also receive and exclusive FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD loading screen and a 10% STEAM discount.

Speaking on the release of the PC version, Hajime Tabata, FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD Director, said; “Developing FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD for Steam gave us the opportunity to fully realize our original vision of the game in an enhanced and refined experience exclusively for PC players,

FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD offers a new type of FINAL FANTASY experience not seen before in the series – one that is sure to captivate a new generation of players as well as long-time fans. With more than one million copies shipped worldwide, FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD brings an immersive world, memorable characters and the production value known of the series, together with high-quality gameplay and storytelling. To pre-purchase now, and for more information, visit:http://store.steampowered.com/app/340170/

The full list of PC minimum and recommended system requirements is listed below.

Minimum System Requirements:

Operating System: Windows 7, 8, 8.1 64bit
Processor: CPU Core i3 2.5GHz
Memory: RAM 4GB
Disk Space: HDD/SSD 30GB
Video: GTX560Ti or AMD Radeon 7790   mp4 [H.264]
Sound: DirectX XAudio2API
DirectX®: 11 and over

Recommended System Requirements:

Operating System: Windows 7, 8, 8.1 64bit
Processor: CPU Core i5 2.7GHz
Memory: RAM 6GB
Disk Space: HDD/SSD 30GB
Video: GTX750 mp4 [H.264]
Sound: DirectX XAudio2API
DirectX®: 11 and over

Related Links:

FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD Homepage:  http://finalfantasytype0.com/
FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD Facebook® Page:http://www.facebook.com/finalfantasytype0
FINAL FANTASY Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/finalfantasy
FINAL FANTASY Twitter®: @FINALFANTASY

About FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD
Step into the fray as Class Zero, a group of fourteen students from an elite military academy whose country is attacked by an aggressive neighbouring Empire. Using the powerful abilities and magic of all fourteen characters in fast-paced action RPG combat, players must face the brutality and injustices of war to uncover the secrets of its genesis.

About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of the Square Enix Europe business unit, develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix Group. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive™, Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 110 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 66 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER® which has sold over 42 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com/eu/en/ .
FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD © 2011, 2015 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA

FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0, FINAL FANTASY, the FINAL FANTASY logo, DRAGON QUEST, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, SPACE INVADERS and TAITO are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix Group. VALVE, Steam, and DOTA are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
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Busan Indie Connect: An International Indie Game Festival in Busan, Korea!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 28^th, 2015.  Busan, Korea.

Busan Indie Connect (BIC) Festival is a celebration of the best Korean and international indie game talent.  It will be held from September 10th to 12th at the Busan Cultural Content Complex near the beautiful Haeundae Beach in Busan, Korea.

BIC Fest is co-organized by the Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency, Korea Mobile Games Association, and the Indie Ra game developer community.  Under the theme of “Build, Inspire, Connect,” developers from Korea and around the world have the opportunity to compare experiences and inspire one another.

The main exhibition showcases 100 indie games across mobile, PC, console, VR, board game platforms.  Exhibitor applications are open now and until August 7th.  Exhibition is free and accommodation for exhibitors is provided during the festival.  During the expo, fun activities will motivate attendees to play games, meet developers, and offer feedback.  The best games will receive awards in various categories during the BIC Award ceremony.

In addition to the exhibition, the festival includes unique networking events for developers.  The “After Dark” welcome party is set outdoors alongside the scenic Suyoung River and features large-screen multiplayer games.  The next night, the “Indie Heaven” mixer brings together developers, publishers, and press to meet, relax, and enjoy local Korean cuisine.

The festival includes a conference with prominent figures from the global game industry.  Kelly Wallick, the CEO of Indie MEGABOOTH, will present her company’s initiative to bring indie games into the heart of conferences previously dominated by AAA budgets.  YoungChae Kim, CEO of OddOne Games, will share his development experience and the exceptional success of the MMORPG “Tree of Life.”

For more information regarding sponsorship, exhibition applications, and schedule, please visit the BIC Festival website: http://eng.bicfest.org

Seoul, Korea, 28^th July: Eyedentity Mobile announced the worldwide launch date of “Grand Chase M”, a mobile action RPG based on the popular MMO “Grand Chase”, as 30^th July.  Developed by Davinci Games and published by Eyedentity Mobile, “Grand Chase M” follows in the footsteps of its online predecessor Grand Chase and draws players in with vivid anime graphics, spectacular skill animations and quick paced action gameplay.

“Grand Chase M” continues the story about the divided world of “Bermesiah” and its beloved characters, such as “Sieghart”, ”Elesis” and “Lass”, who are striving for the reunification of the realms. Stemming from Grand Chase’s huge success in 15 countries (including America, Japan, Indonesia and Brazil) with a fan base of more than 20 million players worldwide, “Grand Chase M”’s closed beta already drew massive attention to the game and made over 200,000 users pre-register for the official launch.

With so many users participating in the game testing, Eyedentity Mobile had a lot of feedback to go on and applied various game changes together with the developer. As a result, the battle system and the economy have been rebalanced, the new game mode “Wizard’s Labyrinth” has been added, the opening scene has been changed and the UI as well as the encyclopedia system have been redesigned for a more convenient game experience.

The game will be available in 12 languages (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Indonesian, Thai and also Vietnamese) and will be accompanied by a new theme song. Despite all these changes, familiar voices like Spellknight Ronan’s original voice actor will make a comeback in the game.

“Grand Chase M” is a quick paced mobile action RPG experience, in which players have to strategically set up a group of five heroes to venture across huge dungeon maps, into PvP Battle Arenas, endless challenge dungeons and dangerous raids. To succeed in their adventure, players have to cleverly set up their Heroes’ elements, skills and equipment to make the most out of their party. Each Hero has five unlockable skills, varying between active, passive and special ones, whereas the special ones can be combined with other Heroes’ ultimate skills to perform a devastating “Chase Attack” combo.

On top of the basic, story-based dungeon gameplay, “Grand Chase M” offers many side activities, such as daily event battles, 25 player raids, PvP rankings, Hero Growth, Gear Enhancement and much more. An intriguing blend of stunning skill animations, intense action and an amazing anime style is what makes this game special.

Andreas Günter, COO of Eyedentity Mobile’s Western division, states: “With Grand Chase M, we have received a flagship title for our mobile branch that perfectly complements our current portfolio. We have put a lot of effort into publishing a mobile game with a free-to-play model that is fair for new players and loyal Grand Chase fans alike.
Grand Chase M’s soft launch showed us how thoroughly players enjoy the game. With the official release, we can now welcome both loyal fans and new players to an intriguing action adventure for mobile devices.
In the future, we will continue to develop new and expand existing content, based on player feedback and close cooperation with our players.”

Plenty of updates are already prepared. For a start, the guild system will be expanded to make the game’s social side more attractive and immersive. Adding to that, more new systems (e.g. “Transcendence”, a new system to upgrade the playable Heroes), a variety of new characters (e.g. familiar Heroes like Asin, Uno, Lass, Edel and Veigas) and new game modes (e.g. the “Trial Tower”, an endless round-based dungeon in which players have to continually clear harder floors) will be implemented in late summer and autumn.

On 30^th July, “Grand Chase M” will officially be launched for both iOS and Android in 198 countries, including the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, France and the Philippines.

For more information about “Grand Chase M”, please visit the official homepage or check the official Facebook page.

FOR THE VIKING ADVENTURER IN ALL OF US,KYN IS HERE! 

Two-Person Indie Developed Action Role-Playing Game Now Available for PC

Netherlands – July 28, 2015 – Two-person independent developer Tangrin, along with indie publisher Versus Evil, today announced the release of Tangrin’s debut action role-playing game (RPG) KYN for PC. In this fast-paced tactical strategy game players control up to a six member party while they fight through a mythical Viking world. KYN is now available on Steam, GoG.com and GreenMan Gaming  among others, for $19.99.

KYN has been modelled on classic RPG foundations, where gameplay is more than a single character-defeat-all-with-mighty-weapons. With fast action combat that requires strategic thought, a detailed storyline and deep crafting systems, gamers can expect to be immersed in this Viking world and challenged to the fullest.

“Kyn has been a long time coming. We thought we’d be able to complete it in a year – it has taken four and half!” quoted Victor Legerstee from Tangrin Entertainment. “It was a labor of love spent painstakingly crafting a grand tactical RPG. And it was well worth it. Kyn has turned into a rich RPG we are truly proud of and it will be a great escape for gamers who love to tinker with their heroes, fight tactical battles and solve the occasional brainteasing puzzles.”

“KYN brings a beautiful, mythical environment to life through its rich story and beautiful landscapes,” said Versus Evil General Manager Steve Escalante. “The depth in this game is truly amazing, from the hundreds of items that can be crafted, to the highly customizable six-player party and the 20-plus hour story – all created by a two-man dev team. This title truly embodies the indie spirit of Versus Evil and we are happy to be able support Tangrin on their debut video game release.”

KYN is a fast-paced role-playing game set in a world where Viking mythology collides with magic. Inside the world of KYN players will utilize classic strategic RPG elements to devise traps and traverse through a unique realm with plenty of puzzles to solve and enemies to defeat. Players will control a party of up-to six different characters, all customizable with different skills and traits as they unravel the mysteries of KYN and perfect their own fast-paced fighting styles.

For more information about Kyn, visit http://www.kyngame.com/.

For the trailer go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSWzlS-56_o

About Tangrin

Tangrin is a two-person independent game developer in the Netherlands. Kyn marks the first commercial release from the studio founded in 2010.

About Versus Evil

Versus Evil, LLC is a US based independent video game publisher.  The company was founded on the principles of helping independent game developers be financially and creatively successful in the highly competitive video games market.  Led by group of AAA games industry veterans, Versus Evil’s services include the full suite of publishing support including brand marketing, community, social, PR, creative, production, QA, legal, distribution and other general business support.  As a global publisher, the Versus Evil team is strategically placed around the world with presences in California, Texas, Maryland, New York, and London and works with indie studios in North America, South America, and Europe

DISCOVER AN EVEN BIGGER, BOLDER ENDLESS UNIVERSE IN DUNGEON OF THE ENDLESS ON iPAD®, COMING THIS SUMMER

Get a First Look at the Mobile Dungeon Defense Game at Gamescom 2015

Paris, France – July 28, 2015 – Award-winning indie developer Amplitude Studios announced today its award-winning dungeon defense game Dungeon of the Endless will make its debut on Apple® iPad® this summer. The intelligent rogue-like dungeon-defense game is unlike anything on iPad before it, featuring a smart new interface using easy-to-use iPad touch controls, a well-balanced blend of do-or-die gameplay, dungeon-defense strategy, and RPG-like elements.

“Our goal in bringing Dungeon of the Endless to iPad is to provide an amazing gameplay experience for fans on the go, and to open up what was once only a PC game to a broader group of gamers hungry for a new style of game on iPad,” said Romain de Waubert de Genlis, Creative Director at Amplitude Studios. “Our turn-based gameplay style lends itself perfectly to the simple touch-screen style of the iPad. It’s a great marriage of game design and hardware design.”

Dungeon of the Endless Features:

• Smooth iPad touch controls to fight your way out with the tip of your fingers.
• The iPad version includes the “Deep-Freeze” and “Bookworm” PC add-ons.
• A distinct rogue-like do-or-die play-style that encourages the player to look after all of his or her teammates.
• Countless battle scenarios against a brutal horde of hideous monsters.
• Randomly created dungeons for a new experience each time.
• Team creation, management, customization, and combat abilities.
• Technology and resource management abilities including the skillful handling of Dust, Food, Industry and Science to keep one’s team alive and prepared for battle.
• Module creation to stave off enemy monsters.
• Many exploration paths on the planet of Auriga featuring Endless ruins that provide life-saving technologies.
• Multiple difficulty levels for average and hardcore game players.

Amplitude Studios is offering hands-on demos and interviews with Dungeon of the Endless on iPad at Gamescom 2015.

Known for its deep, engaging, and gorgeous 4X strategy games, Amplitude Studios won the venerable 2013 Golden Cube and Community Choice Unity Awards for Endless Space. For more on Dungeon of the Endless,visit Amplitude Studios on its Website (www.amplitude-studios.com), like it on Facebook, and follow it on Twitter.

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ABOUT AMPLITUDE STUDIOS
Amplitude is an independent team of experienced video game lovers (and developers) with a single goal: Create the best strategy games with the players’ help! Based in Paris, the studio boasts an international team that has worked all over the world on major AAA titles. Since Amplitude’s creation in 2011, the studio has released Endless Space, Dungeon of the Endless and Endless Legend, all critically acclaimed. A pioneer in its working method, while developing its first game Amplitude launched an open crowdsourced development process called “GAMES2GETHER.” This platform enables the community to participate in the creation of a video game from the early stages of development. Today, this methodology enables the studio to fulfill the expectations of its players while earning international recognition for the quality of its productions. Read more at www.amplitude-studios.com.

Unleash the Bros: Super Dungeon Bros playable at Gamescom

New Worlds and Fearsome Foes on Show in Cologne

Watford, United Kingdom – July 28, 2015 – Wired Productions, an established independent games publisher, today announced that  Super Dungeon Bros, the heavily anticipated rock-themed co-op dungeon brawler, developed by independent studio React Games will be shown at this year’s Gamescom at the UKIE stand located in Hall 3.2, Stand C010-D011, with even more new content.

Furthermore, as part of the recent retail distribution agreement with Nordic Games,Super Dungeon Bros will also be playable at the Nordic Games Stand located in Hall 10.1 Stand B060 where there will also be a LIVE on-stage demo daily at 3:00pm and 6:00pm throughout the duration of the show.

Following its well-received presence at E3, Super Dungeon Bros’ third in-game world, Bogheim, will be available for a hands-on look for the first time at Gamescom this August. Bogheim is a swampy, yet beautiful world filled with perils and exciting new challenges, joining the already announced worlds of Chillheim and Cryptheim. Players will also have a chance to face never-before-seen boss fights.

Super Dungeon Bros is an up-to-4-player dungeon brawler that features compelling action RPG style gameplay with a signature hard rock twist. Players take on the roles of heavy metal-inspired heroes Axl, Ozzie, Freddie, and Lars, and embark on a quest from the gods of rock to navigate the endless dungeons of Rökheim, seek out epic loot, and uncover the legends of long-lost fabled Rock Stars. Dangerous foes, deadly obstacles, and hazardous puzzles await these bro-tastic adventurers!

Slated to release this winter for PS4, Xbox One, PC, Mac, and Windows 10,  Super Dungeon Bros promises a top-notch co-op experience complete with fantastically fun gameplay, along with support for cross-device multiplayer compatibility between the PS4 and Steam (PC/Mac) versions as well as between the Xbox One and Windows 10 versions.

For more information and to keep up to date with all the latest news, announcements & more, please register your interest at  www.superdungeonbros.com  and be in with a chance of gaining exclusive access to the BETA. You can also Like the official Facebook page at  www.facebook.com/DungeonBros  or follow the Dungeon Bros on Twitter at https://twitter.com/DungeonBros.

For the latest news and information about Wired Productions, please visitwww.wiredproductions.com , follow the Twitter page at www.twitter.com/WiredP , or Like the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/wiredpro .

About Wired Productions:
Wired Productions are an established independent games publisher based in Watford, Hertfordshire, UK.  Wired have produced over 35 titles, and are the team responsible for the 1.3 million unit selling  We Sing franchise as well as producing and co-developing The Voice branded console products.  In 2013/14, Wired Productions moved back into digital console publishing with  Let’s Fish! Hooked On for the PlayStation Vita, Tiny Troopers Joint Ops on the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita (including cross buy) and  Last Inua on PC & Mac.  For more information visitwww.wiredproductions.com  or follow at:  www.facebook.com/WiredPro  and on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/WiredP.

About React Games:
Founded in 2008, React Games are an award winning, independent video games developer based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Specializing in development for Xbox, PlayStation®, iOS, Android, Windows, Facebook, PC, Mac as well as the Nintendo 3DS, React Games have shipped over 37 titles in 7 years.  React Games are well known for delivering fun gameplay and high quality production values on every project.  For more information, please visit  http://www.reactgames.com  or follow us on Twitter viahttps://twitter.com/reactgames.

About Nordic Games GmbH :
Nordic Games GmbH is a wholly owned publishing subsidiary of Nordic Games Group AB. Founded in 2011, the Vienna/Austria based company puts great emphasis on its extensive game catalogue. The core portfolio comprises products and brands which have been acquired from JoWooD Entertainment AG, DreamCatcher Interactive Inc., THQ Inc., and Atari SAS, and further IPs and trademarks will follow.

The company will pursue the long-term goal of delivering quality products that live up to expectations of gamers worldwide. For more information, please visit www.nordicgames.at .

Rugby Challenge 3 Announcement

Sydney, Australia  – July 28, 2015. Tru Blu Entertainment in conjunction with game developer Wicked Witch Software are proud to announce the upcoming release of Rugby Challenge 3 for XBOX One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3 and PC. The game will feature key Rugby powerhouse teams such as the Wallabies, All Blacks, England, Springboks and more, all under official license. The release is planned for the last quarter of 2015.

“Rugby Challenge 3 builds on the success of previous games to take the franchise to a new level with the best of the best Rugby Unions.” said Tru Blu Managing Director, Sebastian Giompaolo. “We are excited with the evolution of the new generation of consoles pushing graphics into a stunning new zone. The new consoles compliment Rugby Challenge 3 perfectly”.

The Rugby Challenge 3 feature list was driven by the fans of Rugby Challenge 2 and includes features such as:

·        NEW! Rugby Sevens – this first time addition brings all the realism and fast-paced action of live seven-a-side Rugby to the Rugby Challenge series.
·        NEW! Take total control in Be a Pro mode. Join a club team as a rookie and control your own destiny over 13 action packed seasons. Complete match goals to improve your skills as a player and work towards becoming the captain of your club. Work your way up the domestic ladder, and impress selectors to play for your national team on the world stage!
·        NEW! FanHub – the interactive Player Creator allows you to create yourself as a player and play then through the ranks.  Players and teams can be shared online across all supported platforms.
·        BRAND NEW! Crisp next gen graphics – increased resolution and textures.
·        Real-time commentary from seasoned rugby commentators Grant Nisbett and former All Blacks turned commentator Justin Marshall.  French language commentary from Eric Bayle and Thomas Lombard.
·        Play in different game modes including: Single Match; multi-team Competition; extensive multi-year Career Mode; Be a Pro Mode; and Online Multiplayer Mode.
·        Play over 11 competitions including the all new Super Rugby, ITM Cup and Currie Cup!!!

The Rugby Challenge 3 – FanHub, an integral part of the game, is available now as a free download from Steam so the community can get started in unleashing their creativity.http://store.steampowered.com/app/386780

About HES
Home Entertainment Suppliers Pty Ltd (HES) are a home grown company specialising in the distribution of games, video game consoles, and accessories throughout the Australian market and throughout the world. Established in 1984, HES are the exclusive Australian distributors of Mad Catz and Tru Blu Games.  Tru Blu games include Rugby Union, Rugby League and AFL franchises on both Microsoft and Sony Gaming Platforms. HES also has a video game publishing arm, Tru Blu Entertainment.

About Wicked Witch Software
Wicked Witch is a provider of exceptional interactive games and applications of games technology and art.  The team at Wicked Witch are united by a love of games.  Wicked Witch is driven by creating engaging experiences that embrace and contribute to the science and art of digital games.

World of Tanks Rolls Out onto Xbox One

Get set for the world debut of cross-platform gameplay between Xbox One and Xbox 360

July 28, 2015 — The wait is over and the battle lines are drawn as Wargaming announces World of Tanks is now available globally on Xbox One. Custom built for the platform, World of Tanks on Xbox One fully harnesses the power of the console and brings a world first to gamers with cross-platform play between the Xbox One and Xbox 360 consoles. With the addition of stunning enhanced graphics and a new “Proving Grounds” (PvE) mode, the new generation of tank warfare has at last arrived.

World of Tanks on Xbox One delivers an amazing first-to-market function for console tankers with never before seen Xbox cross-platform multiplayer battles. Furthermore, a single Xbox Live account sign-in exists between those two platforms, preserving all Tech Tree progress and in-game research, no matter which Xbox is accessing the fight.

“Across all platforms, World of Tanks has one of the most dedicated online communities of players and we are expanding that community as we break new ground with this revolutionary cross-platform play functionality on console,” stated Denny Thorley, SVP of product development, Wargaming. “With this technological innovation we are able to bridge the battle between Xbox One and Xbox 360 tankers, and we’re excited to offer players their first-ever opportunity to play across the two, together and seamlessly.”

World of Tanks cross-platform gameplay delivers another innovation with voice chat between platforms and cross-platform achievements through a single Xbox Live account. The game also ramps up the combat with enhanced graphics and lingering battle damage thanks to the Havok damage physics system.

“Xbox is excited to bring the hugely successful World of Tanks franchise to the Xbox One. With over 3.5 million World of Tanks players worldwide on Xbox 360, we look forward to bringing the custom built next generation experience to our Xbox One fans,” said Jeremy Hinton, Head of Interactive Entertainment at Microsoft Australia.

The all-new “Proving Grounds” (PvE) mode debuts, providing the perfect entry point for new tankers and an excellent practice arena for existing tankers. Finally, players will be able to share every glorious victory via the full slate of social and streaming support offered on the Xbox One platform.

For more information about World of Tanks on Xbox One and Xbox 360, visit:

• http://www.worldoftanks.com/xbox

*Xbox Live Gold membership (sold separately) required. Additional in-game content available and sold separately.

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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 more than 15 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

Drakensang Online: Rise of Balor – Biggest Expansion Ever Coming in August

Bigpoint adds a whole new continent, over 150 new quests, items, monsters and a completely redesigned skill system to its hack’n’slay RPG.

Hamburg, Germany, July 28th 2015 | A new era is dawning in Drakensang Online! Bigpoint, one of the world’s leading developers and publishers of online games, today announced the release of the biggest expansion ever for its successful action RPG. The add-on is called “Rise of Balor” and will be available in August 2015. This marks the beginning of a series of new features coming to Drakensang Online through the end of the year.

Meet the Most Powerful Boss in the History of Drakensang Online!

The expansion unveils a whole new continent filled with exciting challenges for advanced heroes. The update raises the maximum level from 45 to 50 and adds 150 brand new quests, NPCs and monsters to the world of Dracania. For the first time since the release of Drakensang Online, players will come face-to-face with a living, breathing dragon! Battling fierce monsters will be rewarded with epic armor, weapons and new item sets. The storyline continues in “Rise of Balor”. Ancient mysteries come to light and an evil being from long-forgotten times reawakens. The task seems clear: vanquish the forces of evil and save the world—but all is not as it seems. Unanticipated twists and turns guarantee excitement and suspense, even for players who think they’ve already seen everything the world of Dracania has to offer.

Tropical Heat and Wild Beasts: Welcome to Lor’Tac!

The unveiling of the new continent Lor’Tac marks a whole new chapter in the story of Drakensang Online. The design of the territory is influenced by the Aztec and Polynesian cultures. The setting: a tropical rainforest in which players will encounter two new tribes and battle monsters on more than ten new maps.

More Tactical Options for Character Development

And that’s not all! The skill system in Drakensang Online has been reworked from the ground up, converted to a skill and talent mastery system for all four character classes. Players can freely distribute their talent points as they like and experiment with specializations. This opens up new strategic possibilities for character development and encourages customized play styles.

The update also includes reimagined graphics and character lightning as well as a range of technical improvements. The experience for first-time players was already massively improved a few months ago, and loads of new content and features will follow through the end of 2015.

Note: The developers will be giving a special pre-release presentation of the new features and content in Drakensang Online: “Rise of Balor” at Gamescom, Cologne. Appointments are still available.

Lor’Tac Bound – Harbingers of Corruption – Pre-release Event

To make the wait for the release more bearable, Bigpoint has launched a new world event. It’s called “Lor’Tac Bound – Harbingers of Corruption” and will last until the release of “Rise of Balor”. In the event, sinister rifts and portals appear in Dracania, leaving destruction in their wake. To put an end to these dark forces, players must collect Corrupted Andermagic from special monsters they kill, the only way to enter the rifts and gain access to a Realm Chamber leading in Lor’Tac. Beware, for even more dangerous foes lurk on the other side! Players who defeat these enemies receive Tablet Fragments they can exchange for powerful equipment once they reach Lor’Tac.

About Drakensang Online

Drakensang Online is a highly immersive and compelling online action RPG set in the fantasy world Dracania. As a Ranger, Steam Mechanicus, Dragonknight or Spellweaver, the player becomes a hero, participating in a high fantasy battle between the forces of good and evil.

Every player can choose to play single-player or experience the story with a group of friends. More than 1,000 quests guide the player through more than 100 maps, and a complex story line that leads from Duria to the Dark Dwarves’ kingdom and into the dark forests of Lor’Tac. With regular events, community specials and updates, Drakensang Online offers endless entertainment for all player levels.

There are currently 4 PvP modes, in which over 800,000 battles are fought every month in Europe alone. Duels, Group vs Group, Capture the Flag and Storm the Fortress all contribute to the huge total of PvP battles per month.

Developed and maintained in Europe, Drakensang Online has a global audience and entertains more than 30 million registered players.

Links:
Website: http://www.drakensang.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrakensangOnline
Twitter: https://twitter.com/drakensang
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drakensangonline

About Bigpoint

Bigpoint is a leading global online game developer and publisher. Headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, Bigpoint designs high-quality games for all gamer segments for browser, client and mobile. They are published on bigpoint.com, as well as by more than 2,000 international distribution partners and media companies.

Employees from 35 countries use state-of-the-art technology to transform the industry with innovative gaming concepts, while setting international standards to fulfill the expectations of more than 350 million gamers in over 200 countries.

Every one of the 30+ online games in Bigpoint´s portfolio is free-to-play and includes a customized micropayment system for each game to allow users to make micropayments to speed up their game progression.

Many of the titles have won various international prizes and audience awards, such as the German Developer Award 2014 and the Game Connection Award 2015 for Shards of War.

In addition to its headquarters in Hamburg, Bigpoint holds a development hub in Berlin, a mobile game studio in Lyon and maintains presences throughout Europe, the USA and Asia for distribution purposes.

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SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI DEVIL SURVIVOR 2: RECORD BREAKER COMING TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND IN  NOVEMBER 2015!

NIS America is very happy to announce that the strategy RPG, Shin Megami Tensei Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker is coming to Australia and New Zealand in November 2015 for the Nintendo 3DS™ as both a physical and digital release! Atlus U.S.A., Inc. will be publishing the game in North America.

About the game:

The world of Record Breaker is on the brink of non-existence. Just before the heralding of the apocalypse, when life was normal, some thrill-seekers were registering on a website that promised to deliver fake videos of their friends being killed. As people wondered what these videos could mean, an invasion began and humanity was forced to face a struggle to survive in an unprecedented catastrophe. For the main character and his friends, they stand up for humanity when the very same website uploads an application on their cell phones, summoning demons. From there, newly minted demon tamers begin the fight to survive and save the future of mankind, but the protagonist’s decisions aren’t without consequences. What he chooses may save the lives of his friends, or seal their fate.

Key Features:

Tactical Combat with a Side of Demon Fusion – The elements that make the Devil Survivor series great are back and better than ever with robust, turn-based strategic combat. Since the game is part of the Shin Megami Tensei franchise, fusing demons together to form a stronger army is back as a core mechanic!

Choose Your Own Fate – The line between life and death is razor-thin in Record Breaker. Actions have their consequences, and in the wake of the apocalypse, a wrong choice can result in the permanent death of a character. Multiple endings present the challenge of making all the right choices at the right time.

Tons of Extra Content – Record Breaker expands on the original Devil Survivor 2 by nearly doubling the amount of storyline for a total of more than 100 hours of strategic game play and consuming plot, with the additional mystery of Miyako Hotsuin to unravel.

New Personalities to Discover – For the first time, Devil Survivor 2 is getting fully voiced English story dialogue. The voiced dialogue in both the new content and the original story gives added depth in bringing the game’s characters to life from ominous beginning to dramatic end.

Click here to watch the official trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHxgJmvrdAc

Look out for more information on Shin Megami Tensei Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker shortly!