Pure Pool Cues Up for Next-Gen Summer Release

There’s way more than just shiny balls racked for launch…

8th May 2014 – Super-devs VooFoo Studios and Indie Games Publisher Ripstone announced today that Pure Pool; the latest iteration in the Pure series will break onto Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft in addition to PC via Steam and PlayStation®4 early this summer! Featuring signature super-smooth gameplay Pure Pool is set to serve up the most authentic pool experience on the market – and will be available to both Xbox One, via the ID@Xbox self-publishing program as well as Steam and PlayStation®4 users at launch!

Improving on the unprecedented formula of the critically-acclaimed Hustle Kings, the awesome team at VooFoo has achieved a whole new level of realism in Pure Pool – with their fine-tuned physics engine and beautiful graphics. But there’s way more than responsive balls and HD cloth to look forward to in the ultimate next-gen pool game! This generation of console has already got balls and Pure Pool delivers a connected experience both on and offline comparable only to real life pool.

Whether you wish to hone your skills solo or weigh up against the competition Pure Pool has been built from the ground-up on the premise of connecting players. As a result the game will immerse you in a living, breathing pool hall, with all the buzz and vibrancy of a real pool-playing environment!

Pure Pool also offers live online Multiplayer so you can compete against worthy opponents in both head-to-head matches and in global online leagues.  As if that wasn’t enough; Pure Pool will also track your individual gaming-style, creating a unique DNA profile as you play. You can even play against an AI rendition of your friends and foes when they’re not online.

“We plan to set the bar on digital pool higher than ever before with Pure Pool,” says Mark Williams, Technology Director at VooFoo Studios. “Since the success of Pure Chess and Hustle Kings, we wanted to follow up with an even better game for next-gen systems—one that would truly emulate a real experience, and captivate both pool fans and the general gaming populace alike.”

Pure Pool Key Features:

• Photo-realistic graphics and detailed visuals
• Live online Mutiplayer
• DNA-profiling allows players to compete against the play-style of their friends or foes anytime
• A fine-tuned physics engine for super-smooth gameplay
• Bustling pool hall for an immersive pool experience
• The most authentic pool experience players can get outside of real life

For more information about Pure Pool please visit http://ripstone.com/#games, or check out the teaser trailer at http://youtu.be/aUa8YDYRnUo.

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About VooFoo Studios
VooFoo Studios is an independent UK based video games developer, founded in 2007 by a small team of experienced industry professionals. Utilising its own proprietary cutting edge technology, VooFoo’s first game, the critically acclaimed Hustle Kings, was released for PlayStation 3 in 2009, reaching the top of the PSN charts and earning VooFoo nominations for two highly coveted Develop Awards. More recently, VooFoo have gone on to release Hustle Kings on PlayStation Vita, and the visually stunning Pure Chess on both platforms. For more information on VooFoo Studios and its games, please visit the official website at http://www.voofoostudios.com/.

About Ripstone
Ripstone® Publishing is an independent UK based games publisher specialising in digital distribution.
Ripstone’s ethos is built on honesty, integrity and trust, founded in 2011 in order to create a bespoke service for independent game developers.
Publishing video games on a number of different platforms including handheld and home consoles, PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android; Ripstone is best known for games such as Pure Chess, the award-winning Knytt Underground, Big Sky Infinity, Men’s Room Mayhem & Stick It To The Man.

TECMO KOEI AMERICA ANNOUNCES ATELIER RORONA PLUS: THE ALCHEMIST OF ARLAND FOR  PLAYSTATION 3 AND PLAYSTATION VITA 

Cult Hit RPG to Launch with Updated Graphics, New Story Content and Revamped Gameplay System on June 24

BURLINGAME, Calif. – MAY 8, 2014 – TECMO KOEI America today announced that the turn-based RPG Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist Of Arland will launch in North America on June 24, 2014 for the PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system and digitally for PlayStation®Vita handheld system through the PlayStation^®Store. The hit 2010 game Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist Of Arlandreturns better than ever with updated 3D models, restructured gameplay system and more. Additionally, those who pre-order the PlayStation 3 version at GameStop will receive an exclusive Costume set with the “Orange Swimsuit” and “Lady’s Etiquette Costume”.

The popular RPG franchise from acclaimed developer, Gust, carries on the tradition of the beloved Atelier series, using alchemy as the main focal point. Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist Of Arland focuses on the exploits of Rorolina Frixell, one the most identified characters of the Arland trilogy, a young girl who is assigned to complete alchemy tasks over three years in order to keep her alchemy workshop and not be banished from the kingdom of Arland.

Players can craft new items and also battle enemies using the power of alchemy. As all games in the Atelier series, this title is set against a stunning anime-like background with beautiful 3D graphics and is characterized by an elaborate crafting and synthesis system.

At the behest of a wide number of fans, Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist Of Arland features a completely revamped 3D character model for Rorona, but the improvements don’t stop there as the game itself has been significantly enhanced: item synthesis & crafting system has been redesigned for better playability, while there will be additional chapters and playable characters previously unavailable throughout the series.

Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist Of Arlandnew additions include:

• Enhanced 3D character models
• New field map modelling creates more rich and vibrant scenery
• New chapters featuring Totori and Meruru who return from the previous Arland trilogies “Atelier Meruru Plus” and “Atelier Totori Plus”, brimming with new content and illustrations
• Additional Content, including playable characters, maps, bosses, costumes and more
• Improved Synthesis system and new Assignment system
• Expanded Item Crafting
• New battle system with advanced battle features and skill execution between characters
• New Time Capsule system allows players to bury items in Atelier Rorona and retrieve them in Atelier Meruru Plus, and Atelier Totori Plus
• Over 30 different Endings: Interactions with character and decisions made to complete missions with affect the ending offering extremely high replay value
• Data saving and sharing between PlayStation®3 and PS®Vita versions

Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist Of Arland is developed by Gust and published in North America by Tecmo Koei America. The PlayStation 3 version will be available for $49.99 at participating retailers and through the PlayStation Store, and the PS Vita version will be available for $39.99 exclusively through the PlayStation Store. Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist Of Arland will launch June 24, 2014 and has been rated T for Teen by the ESRB.  For more information visit www.tecmokoeiamerica.com and follow www.facebook.com/ateliergames and https://twitter.com/TecmoKoeiUS.

About TECMO KOEI AMERICA CORP:

TECMO KOEI AMERICA CORP. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Burlingame, California. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of TECMO KOEI HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive®, Ninja Gaiden®, Tecmo Bowl®, and Fatal Frame® series. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. On April 1, 2009, TECMO KOEI HOLDINGS CO., LTD was established as a result of the TECMO, LTD. and KOEI Co., Ltd. merger.

Tozai Games Brings a Shooting Legend to the PlayStation®3 with R-Type™ Dimensions 

R-Type and R-Type II together on the Playstation®Network with new HD graphics, music, and features

Bellevue, Wash. – May 8, 2014 – Worldwide publisher of video games and electronic entertainment, Tozai Games, today announced that R-Type™ Dimensions, will be coming to the PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system on May 20 in North America and May 21 across supported European territories.

Initially published by Irem Software Engineering, R-Type Dimensions 

includes both arcade classics, R-Type and R-Type II. Each title can be played in classic mode, or with enhanced 2D/3D graphics, which includes gorgeous hi-res graphics, remastered audio, and new features exclusive to the PlayStation®3 system.

R-Type Dimensions Key Features:

• Two complete games – includes all 8 original R-Type levels and all 6 original R-Type II levels
• Switch between new hi-res 2D/3D graphics with revamped music, or play the classic versions with the push of a button
• Infinite Mode and Level Select – learn the levels inside and out for the perfect, 1CC runs
• Co-op Mode – 2 players can play together “couch co-op” style
• Slow motion play function – weave through bullets and enemies with ease
• Controller key configuration – change the button layout to match your play style
• Worldwide leaderboards, player statistics, and PS3™ Trophies

To celebrate the upcoming release, Tozai Games has prepared a new preview trailer for R-Type Dimensions. To view the preview trailer, please visit the official Tozai Games YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/TozaiGames.

For additional information on R-Type Dimensions, please visit the official micro site at www.rtypedimensions.com/ps3.

Product Information:
Title: R-Type Dimensions
Genre: Shooting
Platform: PlayStation®3
Release by: Tozai, Inc.
Release Date: May 20, 2014 (NTSC), May 21, 2014 (PAL)
Release on: PlayStation®Store download
Price: $9.99
Player(s): 1 or 2 players
ESRB: Everyone

Keep up-to-date on Tozai Games’ upcoming projects on the Tozai Games Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Tozai, on Twitter @TozaiGames and at www.tozaigames.com and www.tozaigames.co.jp.
About Tozai, Inc. (Tozai Games)
From the classics of yesterday to the original IP of tomorrow, Tozai Games delivers lasting gaming experiences to passionate gamers around the globe. Based in Bellevue, Washington, and Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan, Tozai Games is an experienced team of professionals dedicated to building successful licensing and publishing relationships around the world.

Tozai Games is a trademark of Tozai, Inc. registered or protected in the US and other countries.

R-Type and R-Type II are the trademarks of Irem Software Engineering Inc. registered or protected in the US and other countries.

R-Type Dimensions is protected under US and international copyright laws

©1987-2014 Tozai, Inc. and /or Irem Software Engineering Inc.

“PlayStation” and the “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks and “PS3” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

SOULCALIBUR Unbreakable Soul Coming to the App Store!

BANDAI NAMCO Games Inc. brings free-to-play SOULCALIBUR Unbreakable Soul to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

San Jose, CA – May 8, 2014 – BANDAI NAMCO Games Inc. today announced the launch of SOULCALIBUR© Unbreakable Soul, bringing an all new free-to-play installment of the famous weapon-based fighting franchise to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

In SOULCALIBUR© Unbreakable Soul players will experience a high-fidelity 3D world of mind blowing combat, all with the touch of a single finger. The revamped battle system melds ease of use with lighting action. This original title uses a cutting edge engine fully optimized for iOS to deliver SOULCALIBUR© fans amazingly smooth gameplay and gorgeous graphics.

New chapters of the Eternal Tale unfold through the franchise’s signature story telling, as players acquire powerful weapons and avatars to aid them on their quest. Follow Cassandra and the Edge Master in search of fragments of the dreaded blade, Soul Edge.

A bold roster of over 150 avatars including familiar SOULCALIBUR© faces is at your command. Mix and match with more than 200 weapons to forge an invincible deck like no other!

Combine cards to create new powerful moves, with weapons that span the 5 elements: Fire, Water, Wind, Light & Dark. Compete in heated PVP mode, deck against deck, in intense ranked battles.

The SOULCALIBUR© Unbreakable Soul App is available for free from the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch or at http://www.AppStore.com.

The game is available in the US, Japan, UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy.

More information about the game, visit the official web site at http://wpp.jp/soulus_info/.

About BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc.
BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc., 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 computers, with marketing and sales operations in 50 countries across the Americas, 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©. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcogames.com.

© BANDAI NAMCO Games Inc.
All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

Press Release © 2014 BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc.

DEMON GAZE IS OUT TODAY ACROSS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

NIS America is thrilled to announce that the critically acclaimed dungeon-crawling RPG, Demon Gaze®, is now available for purchase for the PlayStation®Vita system across Australia and New Zealand. As the main character Oz, you will explore beautiful 3D dungeons as you fight against a myriad of illustrated and highly detailed and monsters in order to bolster your party with ever stronger equipment. Fans of high-definition anime artwork and dungeon exploration will enjoy gazing upon this title!

You can view the Launch Trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OduN5GzU1v0

For more information, please visit NISAmerica.com/demongaze

About the game:

Oz awakens to find himself in Misrid—a cursed land at the world’s western frontier—with a dark shroud covering his memories of the past. The land before him contains many labyrinths that hold both treasure and danger in equal volumes. Without knowing where else to go or what else to do, Oz decides to take up arms in order to hunt down artifacts and eke out a living in this world that feels so new to him. One day, he will have to face his past, but until then, he has no choice but to trust those around him, and in his newfound abilities as a “Demon Gazer”…

Key features:
Dungeon RPG progress system: Conquer locations within dungeons to access better items and to draw out the boss!

HD character and monster illustrations: Experience highly detailed and illustrated art like you’ve never seen before on the PS Vita’s screen!

Customizable party creation: Choose from over 40 different character portraits, 5 different races, and 8 different classes to create your ideal adventuring party and delve fearlessly into various beautiful 3D dungeons!

Subclass flexibility: Utilize special items to gain skills from several other character classes to maximize your characters’ battle potential and survivability!
Touchscreen quicktravel: Employ the use of the PS Vita’s touch screen to quickly navigate your character through previously explored areas within dungeons!

ETRIAN ODYSSEY UNTOLD: THE MILLENNIUM GIRL IS NOW AVAILABLE ACROSS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND!

NIS America is happy to announce that Etrian Odyssey® Untold: The Millennium Girl is now available for purchase at retailers throughout Australia and New Zealand. The game is also available as a digital download in the Nintendo eShop. Exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS™, Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl isa fresh and reimagined version of the first Etrian Odyssey game for Nintendo DS,  with a series-first story mode, complete with new cinematics from animation studio Madhouse, more than 3,000 lines of recorded dialogue, and plenty of challenges for fans of first-person dungeon-crawling RPGs. A demo, which includes two dungeons, is also available in the Nintendo eShop for those fans who want to get a nice sneak peek of Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl! Save data created in the demo will also carry over to the retail version of the game.

Players will utilize the 3DS system‘s bottom touch screen to chart their path and create their own maps to keep the party alive in the face of the dangers that await. The game also contains a classic mode that offers the series staple robust character customization and job class options, as well as a “Picnic” difficulty option to provide greater accessibility for players new to the series.

View the launch Trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh8uEvcP-Aw

For more information, visit http://www.atlus.com/untold

About the game:
The newest installment of the Etrian Odyssey series has arrived! The first Etrian Odyssey game was released in 2007—and was favorably received for its unique play style in which players use the stylus to record their progress through the sprawling mazes, as well as for the game’s refreshing challenge. Now, in 2013, the series has been reborn with Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl. The original game has been improved with a new, captivating story, unique and charming characters, and newly recreated labyrinths in full 3D.

Key features:
Wealth of content: Engage in more than 30 hours of first-person RPG exploration and battle and 3D dungeons in either Classic or Story mode.
Customize your characters the way you want: Each character will learn different skills based on their class, using brand new skill trees.
Utilize Grimoire Stones to learn new skills: Collect special gems called Grimoire Stones to grant your characters skills that your allies and/or enemies possess. There are over 200 different monster skills plus ally skills to learn—the combinations are nearly endless!