Infinite Crisis: Sinestro instills fear and readies for battle!

Get an early look at Sinestro in the latest Champion Profile video from Infinite Crisis, the free-to-play MOBA from Turbine based in the DC Universe! On Wednesday, 21 May, players can instill fear in their enemies and silence even the most formidable foes, when Sinestro officially goes live in-game!

In search of perfect order and vengeance upon his enemies, Sinestro’s power is fueled by fear. As a Blaster, Sinestro eliminates his enemies by spreading silence and fear to cull the weak.

A former mentor to Hal Jordan, he was once a renowned Green Lantern, praised by many. But when Jordan exposed Sinestro’s use of oppression and fear to “create order,” everything changed. Sinestro was put on trial and banished to the antimatter universe, where he found a new kind of power ring that channeled not Willpower, but Fear. In time, Sinestro would even come to control Parallax, the living embodiment of all fear.

Check out the new Champion profile video via the link and embed code below, along with the accompanying character bio and key art.

Sinestro

YouTube link: http://youtu.be/wxdw76Vc1Mc

Players can sign-up for the beta today and immediately enter the Infinite Crisis battle arena.

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Full Mojo Rampage launches on Steam this Thursday, May 8th, 2014

A co-op roguelike that features Voodoo, gods, and more rum than you can shake a doll at!

Do You Voodoo?

Full Mojo Rampage is a roguelike game taking place in the confines of the Voodoo reality. In this realm only the most powerful rites can provide a safeguard against evil.

Currently available as an Early Access title, the full game will officially launch on May 8th, 2014 (Steam, Humble Store, Windows).

Find Your Mojo!

You are a fresh Voodoo apprentice, hungry for knowledge in all things powerful. Through serving the Voodoo Gods known as “Loa,” you will gain their favor and trust in your quest to become a full-fledged Voodoo master.

Your first quest is in the service of the mighty Baron Samedi. Samedi is known for his love of women, good tobacco, and drinking more rum than any human or Voodoo God. In his drunken glory he ruined an otherwise safe ritual, and now hordes of enemies are entering the world. He has appointed you the great honor of cleaning up after him.

• Play with up to 4 friends in an online co-op match or challenge them in VS modes (Capture the Flag, Deathmatch or King of Mojo).
• Explore four different game modes, including: Campaign, Daily Quest, Survival, and Survival Unlimited.
• Uncover mojos in your adventure! Mojos are enchanted Voodoo items with unique properties, both beneficial and harmful. By visiting shrines, you can also form pacts with Loa to become more powerful, but be warned: Some Loa are known to play devious tricks on adventurers!
• Explore randomly generated levels filled with secret rooms, shrines, vendors, mixing rooms, and more in vivid 3D.
• Worship only the most fascinating Loa. Did you know most of the Voodoo gods are obsessed with the finest women and even finer rum?
• Music composed by Alistair Lindsay (Prison Architect).
• Uncover Easter eggs from our favorite games!
• Dying is not an end, but a means. In this world, death is around every corner—but do not fret: It is the path to a stronger Voodoo soul. Any gold and experience you earn will persist with your character through death itself. Use this gold and experience to buy new pins and the favor of Loa to progress through even harder challenges!
• Mac and Linux versions are in the works, with possible PlayStation®4/Xbox One versions in the future, depending on demand.
• Website: http://www.fullmojorampage.com
• Trailer: http://youtu.be/4DzEueInItY
• Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA_ZLLqe2U4
• Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/225280/
• Humble Store: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/fullmojorampage_storefront

About the team:

Over the Top Games is a team of 5 developers based in Madrid, Spain. The team previously released the award-winning game “NyxQuest” for Wii, PC and iOS, and “Fancy Pants Adventures” for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 and iOS. NyxQuest earned an IGF nomination.

About the development:

Full Mojo Rampage has been in development for two years. It was released in Alpha (Early Access) in early 2014 and updates regularly with new features and new game modes.  The player community was instrumental in improving the game with their feedback, and supported the game by translating it into several languages. Over the Top Games has been delighted with the collaborative experience of an open development process.

Dragon Nest Europe: The Wrath of the Desert Dragon
Shanda Games International Europe patches the hardest 8-player raid dungeon so far

Eschborn, Germany, 7th May 2014: Games publisher Shanda Games International Europe raises the bar for maximum level players in the free to play fantasy action MMORPG Dragon Nest Europe by patching the Desert Dragon Nest, the hardest raid dungeon there is for the current level cap. On top of this, there will be a new dungeon, a new mount and a new costume set.

A Tough Challenge for PvE Players
Passing through the Garden of Time and Space, players can now enter the most challenging raid Nest Dragon Nest Europe has seen so far – the Desert Dragon Nest. Five to eight people can take on the challenge and fight their way through three deadly stages containing seven bosses and the most perilous dragon they ever had to face.
If level 60 players manage to take the Desert Dragon Jakard down, they will get pieces of the unique grade Desert Dragon equipment set and trigger a 1-hour buff for all players present in the capital city Saint Haven.

Difficulty Balancing
Despite the new raid Nest being the most difficult one so far without changes made to the gameplay, the Desert Dragon Nest also introduces the damage cap feature that is exclusive to this specific dungeon. Once a preset maximum of buffs has been activated, the total player damage on top of equipment stats cannot be increased any further and damage over time ticks are restricted to a maximum number of recurrences.

Synthesizing Talismans and Dungeon Expansions
Following up on last month’s content, Shanda Games International Europe opens the gate of the Tel Rosa dungeons, letting Jasmine’s army intrude further into the sacred ground of Tel Rosa City, the Arnute Canyon and the Occupied Ancient Temple. After opening Talisman slots to players last month, Dragon Nest Europe now provides the possibility to craft high grade Talismans from Talisman Fragments and Essences obtainable through daily quests.

Dual Specialization and Fierce Wolf Mount
This month there is one of the most anticipated Cash Shop updates so far. Dragon Nest Europe players can finally acquire a skill tree expansion scroll, allowing them to unlock a second active skill tree for their character, a vital option for players enjoying both PvE and PvP content. Furthermore, the Deluxe Box now contains a bone-chilling Ice Dire Wolf mount and a new costume set as well as brand-new earrings are available via direct sale.
More information about Dragon Nest Europe can be found on the official website www.dragonnest.eu and on the Facebook page www.facebook.com/DragonNestEu.

About Dragon Nest Europe
Dragon Nest Europe is a free to play fantasy action MMORPG, taking place in a detailed, anime-inspired world. The non-targeting combat system provides fast and engaging fights against threatening monsters. Dragon Nest Europe tells a tale of brave heroes facing menacing dragons to restore the land of Althea to its once peaceful state. More than 600,000 players have already registered for Dragon Nest Europe. The free client as well as further information about Dragon Nest Europe can be found on the official website www.dragonnest.eu and on the Facebook page www.facebook.com/DragonNestEu.

About Shanda Games International Europe GmbH
Shanda Games International Europe is a Germany-based publisher of online and mobile games. Founded in 2013, the company is specialised in distributing and operating free-to-play online and mobile games all over Europe.
Shanda Games International Europe is part of the Shanda Games Group that also comprises Actoz and Eyedentity Games in Korea and Cherry Credits in Singapore. The parent company Shanda Games Limited is one of the leading Chinese developers and publishers of online and mobile games, offering users over 70 game products.
Since September 2013, Shanda Games International Europe has been operating Dragon Nest, one of the most popular massively multiplayer online role-playing games on the global market, in Europe. More information about Dragon Nest Europe can be found on the official website www.dragonnest.eu.

Indie Publisher Versus Evil Partners with 4gency to Launch Habitat for Xbox One, PC, Mac and Linux
Austin, TX (May 7th, 2014) – Indie publisher Versus Evil today announced that it has teamed up with Seattle developer 4gency, to bring Habitat: A Thousand Generations in Orbit, to Xbox One, PC, Mac and Linux. In Earth’s orbit, where crisis is guaranteed, Habitat is the only strategic space simulation game that uses orbital debris to build the future homes of humanity and where hope for survival relies on the creativity and resourcefulness of the player. Exploration, resource management and physics-based flight and combat come together for the ultimate space survival experience.

“We first saw Habitat at GDC.  Our team immediately loved the concept and how passionate 4gency is about their game.  Once we played it we were hooked”, said Steve Escalante, General Manager of Versus Evil. “Habitat will offer gamers a unique space survival experience quite unlike anything else, and we are thrilled that 4gency wants to work with us”.

In Habitat players must assume the role of ‘Commander’ and lead a team of engineers to gather a variety of debris found in Earth’s orbit, turning it into habitable space stations that can support human life. As players combine different elements of debris, explore space and mine the resources found there, a fully expandable tech tree can be researched. However surviving in a zero gravity universe in the face of constant crisis also relies on the player’s ability to master physics-driven flight simulation as well as turning some of their creations into deadly kinetic orbital weapons that will be needed to take out the enemy when necessary.

“The team at Versus Evil is absolutely the right partner for us to launch this game with,” says 4gency founder Charles Cox. “They’re a small, nimble and dedicated team that understands our needs and we are really looking forward to getting the marketing and PR campaigns up and running with their help.”

On May 1st, 4gency successfully completed their Kickstarter campaign which will help the development team get the game to the next level, details of which we will be announced soon.

Visit the website: www.jointhe509th.com
Follow Habitat on Twitter: @4gency
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/habitatgame

About Versus Evil
Versus Evil is an independent video game publisher focused on working with talented independent game developers for all platforms. The company’s philosophy centers on building relationships by giving development teams the level of support they need so they can focus on making the games they want to make. For more information visit: http://vsevil.net/ © Versus Evil LLC. 2013-2014.  All rights reserved.

About 4gency
4gency is an indie game studio based in Seattle, Washington. Founded by Charles Cox, a ten-year veteran of the video game industry, 4gency brings experience from Zipper Interactive, Microsoft Game Studios, Amazon, Big Fish Games, Sierra Studios and Pipeworks.  Habitat is the team’s first Kickstarter funded game. For more information on 4gency visit: http://4gency.com

ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC. UNLEASHES THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2™ VIDEO GAME 

Sydney, NSW – May 7, 2014 – Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) is set to release The Amazing Spider-Man 2™, an all-new single-player, third-person action-adventure video game based on Marvel’s beloved Spider-Man character and inspired by the recent film release of the same name from Sony Pictures Entertainment. This original title, available now from development studio Beenox, brings the energy and excitement of the long-running Super Hero franchise to fans looking for a unique adventure that expands beyond the movie’s narrative.

“We’ve worked closely with Marvel to create a new story for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 video game that stands on its own from the events of the movie,” said Activision Publishing’s Vice President and General Manager, Kurt Niederloh. “We’re placing a strong spotlight on Peter Parker, the man behind the mask, and his infamous nemeses, including Electro, Kingpin and the Green Goblin, among others. The video game not only is based on the upcoming blockbuster movie but in addition, also offers its own unique, complete narrative.”

In crafting the sequel to their 2012 title, The Amazing Spider-Man, Beenox focused on reinvigorating and refining the action-adventure foundation established by the original, beginning with the urban playground of New York City. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 emphasises open-world freedom in its redesign of Manhattan, remade with new visuals, architecture, challenges and surprises to discover. “We want players to have more things to do and more fun when they do them,” noted Thomas Wilson, Co-Studio Head at Beenox “Every advancement we’ve made with The Amazing Spider-Man 2 informs that theme. From the Hero or Menace dynamic and new visual designs to the changes to combat and focus on Peter Parker – everything’s there to make that world feel more diverse, more engaging and more enjoyable.”

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is available in Australia and New Zealand on the PlayStation4 computer entertainment system and via download on Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, on the PlayStation3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Nintendo’s Wii U system, for an RRP of $69.95, and is M (Violence) by the Australian Classification Board. The game is also available on Nintendo’s 3DS™ hand-held system (developed by High Voltage) for an RRP of $39.95, with a PG (Mild Violence) rating by the Classification Board of Australia.  The game will also be available in retail stores on Xbox One from mid-May, for an RRP of $69.95 with a M (Violence) rating by the Australian Classification Board. For more information, visit www.TheAmazingSpiderManGame.com and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheAmazingSpiderManGame.

About Marvel Entertainment, LLC

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years.  Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing.  For more information, visit www.marvel.com.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com.

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 release date 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.