In XO, Battlestar Galactica meets The Lost Fleet via FTL!

Can you help humanity survive an unbeatable enemy in this stylish space-based strategy game XO?

LONDON, July 22 2015: Humanity is on the brink of extinction, under threat from an enemy possessed of overwhelming force, and time is running out. Only you, a lone starship captain, has a chance to save the remnants of civilization and escape to safety – but how will you choose who to save, or when to fight?

That’s the starting point for XO, a stylish and deep new space-based strategy game designed by Portland, Oregon-based Jumpdrive Studios – influenced by legendary sci-fi experiences including Battlestar Galactica, The Lost Fleet and FTL.

The project launched on Kickstarter on Monday, July 20 seeking an initial total of USD 40,000 to complete development, and is the latest campaign to be supported by Square Enix Collective. The last five projects supported by the initiative have all been successful, with developers raising over USD 600,000 in the process.

Kickstarter link: http://j.mp/XOkck

With an immediately recognisable visual style and a soundtrack provided by the incredible Jim Guthrie (Sword and Sworcery, Indie Game: The Movie), we’re pretty sure that indie gamers the world over will like what they’re seeing.

“We’ve received a tremendous amount of support from the indie community so far,” said Corey Warning of Jumpdrive Studios. “I think we initially struck a chord with the game’s visual style, and once we started diving into the political system, people started to get really excited.

“We’ve teamed up with one of my favorite composers Jim Guthrie – who I very much admire.  His work on Sword & Sworcery and Indie Game: The Movie is what inspired me to start making games with my friends in the first place, which set me on my path into the games industry.”

The Jumpdrive Studios team (like all developers supported through crowdfunding by Square Enix), passed the Collective Team Assessment process last week; this means that we have examined the capabilities of the team and believe they possess the expertise and tools needed to create the game they are describing.

Square Enix Collective is a platform that aims to help independent developers find an audience for their projects, by enabling them to tap into our community and media resources. Projects which gamers support through the initial Feedback phase may be offered continued support through crowdfunding too; but developers are free to choose whether to accept, and always retain IP and complete creative control over their projects.

For more information on Square Enix Collective, or if you wish to talk to any of the developers featured on the Feedback platform or supported through funding, please contact your local PR rep or directly via Phil Elliott: [email protected]

Square Enix Collective website: collective.square-enix.com
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Keep the Flag Flying with World of Warships Dev Diary #7

Learn how to deck your vessel out in new Signal Flags and camouflage in the latest Dev Diaries

July 22, 2015 — Get ready to fly your flag high on the open sea with the World of Warships Dev Diaries #7! In this latest instalment in the World of Warships Dev Diary series, viewers will discover how they can display their battle prowess and acquire an in-game advantage thanks to the strategic use of Signal Flags and confounding camouflage.

In the Navy, flags are one of the main naval insignias for distinction, used to detail a ship’s nationality as well as communicate status and mission. In Dev Diaries #7, you’ll learn about the history of these flags, as well as the meticulous work that went into getting them looking and acting realistic in the game. In World of Warships, Signal Flags aren’t just cosmetic: they also boost your ship and captain, giving players an edge in battle. Through a player’s battle achievements, Signal Flags will be earned and applied to their ship. Discover what enhancements certain flags grant their vessels, ranging from increased XP earnings to increased speed. Camouflage is the other way a captain can customize their vessel. Learn the history of camouflage used in navies around the world and how it will not only give your ship a unique look, but offers a practical gameplay enhancement.

To watch World of Warships Developer Diaries #7, just visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M8BxI62cPI

To learn more about World of Warships, visit:

• http://worldofwarships.asia

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About World of Warships

The highly anticipated World of Warships is the latest free, historical online combat game to be added to the Wargaming’s catalog. Command a massive naval fleet featuring history’s most iconic war vessels, level up important tech modules and prepare to dominate the oceans in World of Warships.

With four classes of ships, a plethora of upgrades, strategically designed environments the action never ends and every match is a unique experience.

Endless hours of strategy, tactical gameplay and pulse pounding combat await all who take the helm in World of Warships!

Official website:

• http://worldofwarships.asia

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.

As part of its multiplatform line-up, the company has introduced World of Tanks for Xbox 360 and World of Tanks Blitz. Launched in 2014, World of Tanks for Xbox 360 introduced epic tank-on-tank battles to console gamers and the mobile MMO game World of Tanks Blitz has opened up Wargaming’s trademark team-based military IP to smartphone and tablet users worldwide.

Official website:

• wargaming.com

AUDI RUAPUNA PARK TRACK EXPANSION AVAILABLE NOW ON DEMAND!

Project CARS continues its program of continual updates and fresh content delivery today with its first Track Expansion featuring New Zealand’s Ruapuna Park circuit and three iconic Audi racing cars. The Audi Ruapuna Park Expansion is priced at $5.49 and is available for download today on STEAM^®, Xbox One^® and the PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system.

Comprising of five unique layouts, Ruapuna Park International Raceway is New Zealand’s premier motor racing facility, located 13 kilometers west of Christchurch, New Zealand. Hosting some of New Zealand’s most exciting racing events, including the prestigious Lady Wigram Trophy and an annual round of the New Zealand V8s series, the track’s main 3.3 kilometer layout runs in an anti-clockwise direction and its challenging layout incorporates many fast sweeping corners that reward smooth and precise drivers.

With the Audi R18 e-tron Quattro, six-time American Le Mans Series winner Audi R8 LMP900, and 1989 Audi 90 IMSA GTO rounding out this expansion, all players will additionally be able to get behind the wheel of the coveted and limited run Audi A1 Quattro with delivery of their second Free Car.

And as if that wasn’t enough, the second pack of Community Liveries includes an amazing community-created livery for the Ford Escort Mk 1 as well as six real-life DTM liveries for the Mercedes 190E 2.5-16 Evolution2.

With continual Feature Updates addressing items identified by the community and introducing new functionality, exciting Free Cars, beautiful Community-created Liveries, and a variety of themed Car Packs and Track Expansions, Project CARS is built for the future and continues to be a growing and evolving experience throughout 2015 and beyond led by the racing community around the world.

Find out more about PROJECT CARS ON DEMAND at projectcarsgame.com/on-demand