ICEBERG INTERACTIVE HERALDS 4X STRATEGY TITLE ENDLESS LEGEND ON STEAM EARLY ACCESS

Watch the New Trailer and Play Amplitude Studios’ Follow-up to the Award-Winning Endless Space

Haarlem, The Netherlands – April 24, 2014 – Iceberg Interactive and award-winning indie studio Amplitude Studios herald the arrival today of the Alpha build of its gorgeous new 4X fantasy strategy game, Endless Legend, now available on Steam’s Early Access Program. Following 2012’s seminal 4X space-strategy title, Endless Space, Endless Legend is set in the same Endless universe, and offers players the chance to develop a fantasy civilization through seamless turn-based combat on the dying planet of Auriga. Players have the ability to pick one of eight beautifully crafted factions, thrust heroes into tactical battle using a variety of strategic terrain, develop technological and political power, and conquer the planet through diplomatic or military means.

Watch the new trailer on YouTube HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IW_A_Q2WB0&list=UUZVeEavzrEZvLazxwKKTRiQ

“We have poured our hearts and souls into making Endless Legend,” said Romain De Waulbert, creative director, Amplitude Studios. “And we believe gamers familiar with Endless Space will see we’ve listened to their feedback and will enjoy the totally new seasoned approach we’ve taken.”

“With Endless Legend, Amplitude Studios continues to prove why it is a talented and remarkable studio,” said Erik Schreuder, CEO Iceberg Interactive. “Endless Legend is an enormous game with a distinct art style and incredible replay value, as demonstrated even in the Steam Early Access version.”

Endless Legend is a turn-based 4X fantasy strategy game that takes place on the planet Auriga, a once-beautiful planet destroyed in a massive cataclysm. Players build their nations through tactical, military, and political means on randomly generated, hexagonal worlds of varying altitudes with the ultimate goal of developing the most powerful civilization on the planet. Gamers will encounter long harsh seasons, assimilate smaller factions into the mix to increase their chances in war, fight battles with a variety of powerful heroes, and create a robust economy using Dust (money), food, production, science, and more.

• Single or Multiplayer: Endless Legend takes place in the Endless Universe and employs new twists on combat, pacing, events, environment and single- and multiplayer gaming for one to eight players.
• Eight fantastic, unconventional factions – including the Vaulters, Broken Lords, and the Wild Walkers – create a distinct take on the over-used ‘Tolkien-esque stereotypes.’ For the Alpha build, players can select three out of the eight factions and advance through the use of weaponry, technology, and other “Endless” elements, such as the Dust as per Endless Space.
• Minor Factions: Of the 16 minor factions, 10 are currently available in the Alpha build for players to incorporate into their empire.
• Research around 100 technologies across four eras through quests and research, while collecting Dust, luxuries, and strategic resources tradable at the marketplace.
• Eight potential win scenarios for players experience through culture, trade and conquest. Example of a win: One enables your race to discover an ancient spaceship, leave the planet, and become and embryonic version of one of Endless Space’s galactic factions.
• Endless Legend does away with skill trees with branching paths, instead enabling players to accumulate enough experience to advance to the next age without linear paths to follow.
• Explore unknown territory by sending heroes into every corner of the world to find mysterious artifacts to equip troops.

The Classic Pack (currently on sale at $26.24) includes:

• Endless Legend game- Instant access to the Alpha version and all versions including the release.
• Official Digital Soundtrack (available at release)- All Endless Legend tracks created by FlybyNo in mp3 format.
• “Endless Legend” Community Badge- Adds a unique badge to your Amplitude account. Adds 500 G2G to the value of your votes on our website.

The Founder Pack (currently on sale at $33.74) includes:

• Endless Legend game- Instant access to the Alpha version and all versions including the release.
• In-game Minor Faction: Ice Wargs (available at release)– Adds the Ice Wargs to the minor faction cast of the game.
• In-game Drakken Hero: Namkang (available at release)– Adds Namkang to the hero cast of the game.
• In-game Unique Faction Trait (available at release)– A Unique Trait for your Custom Factions. The final Faction Trait will be chosen by the community via a G2G Vote.
• Official Digital Soundtrack (available at release)– All Endless Legend tracks created by FlybyNo in mp3 format.
• A new Ship Pack for Dungeon of the Endless (available at release)– The Refreezerator ship pack includes a ship, a module and an exclusive item.
• A new Drakken Hero for Dungeon of the Endless (available at release)– Adds Kreyang to the hero cast of the game.
• A -50% Steam Coupon for Endless Space- Adds a Steam Coupon in your Inventory.
• A -50% Steam Coupon for Endless Space Disharmony- Adds a Steam Coupon in your Inventory.
• ‘’Endless Legend‘’ Community Badge- Adds a unique badge to your Amplitude account. Adds 500 G2G to the value of your votes on our website.
• “DotE Founder” Community Badge

Endless Legend is available now in its Alpha stage of development on Steam’s Early Access program, and is due out this year on Windows PC and Mac. Follow Amplitude Studios on Twitter @Amplitude, ‘like’ it on Facebook, and watch it on YouTube. Follow Iceberg Interactive on Twitter @Iceberg_Int, ‘like’ it on Facebook, and watch it on Twitch and YouTube.

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ABOUT AMPLITUDE STUDIOS

Amplitude Studios is an independent gathering of experienced video game lovers (and developers) with a single goal: create the best strategy games! Based in Paris, France, the studio boasts an international team that has worked all over the world. Developer credits include franchises such as Battlefield, Rayman, XIII, R.U.S.E., Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, Call of Juarez, Might & Magic Heroes, Might & Magic Clash of Heroes, and others. Working closely for years with communities of players to share, discuss or compare ideas, the whole team has the dream of bringing the idea of GAMES2GETHER one step further. Help us accomplish our goal to bring a brand new way for players around the world to participate in the creation of a video game! Read more at www.amplitude-studios.com.

ABOUT ICEBERG INTERACTIVE 
Iceberg Interactive is an independent video game publisher founded in 2009 by an international group of games industry veterans and is located in Haarlem, The Netherlands. While keeping its roots in the European retail games market, Iceberg has rapidly increased its focus towards the global digital games market, by building strong direct relationships with dozens of Game Portals. Staffed with avid gamers, Iceberg works closely with an international assembly of game developers, both midsize and indie. With a distinct focus on the strategy, action, simulation and adventure game genres, the company has garnered attention with acclaimed releases including Killing Floor, Wings of Prey, APB Reloaded and Endless Space among its 70+ game arsenal – with more promising games in the pipeline.

Rising Star Games and Coilworks Bring Gamepad Support to Free-running Platformer, Cloudbuilt With new “Level Remixes” on the Horizon

Keyboard abuse – it’s no laughing matter. With each passing year countless keyboards fall victim to Gamer Rage. It’s a condition brought upon by seemingly impossible, extremely challenging moments in gaming that can halt game progression, stop players in their tracks, and leave keyboards in shambles. I’m writing to you today to offer you a solution, and provide some respite for your keyboard. That having been said, I am pleased to inform you that the highly challenging free-running platformer, Cloudbuilt, the latest Steam release from Rising Star Games and Coilworks, has been updated to include gamepad support.

Rising Star Games and Coilworks have been listening to press and fan feedback, and want to see everyone’s name grace the top of the

Cloudbuilt leaderboards, so in addition to gamepad support, all-new “Level Remixes,” that focus on upgraded streamlined free-running fluidity, will also be coming soon to Cloudbuilt.

And for those looking to further hone their skills and learn the ins and outs of Cloudbuilt, Rising Star Games has created a series of wonderfully narrated tutorial videos, which can be viewed on their official YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/RisingStarGames.

About Cloudbuilt

Cloudbuilt is a game of speed, precision and freedom. Quick wits and even quicker reflexes will become your closest friends as you carve your own path through the mysterious floating ruins high above the clouds. Use your rocket-powered exoskeleton and manipulate the laws of physics to avoid fatal hazards, dodge hostile robots and reach not just the finish line, but the top of the worldwide leaderboards too.

Cloudbuilt offers a thrilling free-running experience for gamers – packed with progressively challenging levels, as well as all manner of shortcuts and secrets to discover, its fast-paced competitive action will push the limits of gamers seeking a challenge time and time again.

Cloudbuilt’s digital PC release includes the following features:

• Over 20 levels with many different routes to each finish line
• Four alternate endings
• Branching level selection
• Retro-inspired soundtrack
• Organic learning curve; discover new skills you never knew you had

Cloudbuilt is available now on Steam for PC for $19.99.

For additional information on Cloudbuilt, please visit

www.cloudbuiltgame.com and like Cloudbuilt on Facebook at

www.facebook.com/cloudbuiltgame.

For additional information on all Rising Star Games releases, please visit www.risingstargames.com.

‘Leader Pack’ DLC Now Available for Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes
– Fifth DLC Release Adds Monarchs, Tyrants, New Abilities and Powerful Heirlooms to Stardock’s Fantasy Strategy Game –

PLYMOUTH, MI – April 24, 2014 – Stardock released today the latest downloadable content (DLC), the Leader Pack, for its critically acclaimed turn-based fantasy strategy game, Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes. The Leader Pack is available now through Steam for $4.99 at http://store.steampowered.com/app/292900/, directly through Stardock, or through other retailers.

The Leader Pack adds an all-new sovereign to each of the game’s 10 factions. These leaders provide fresh gameplay experiences with new abilities and items. Prove might makes right with the hardy but magically impaired General Tarth, bring death magic to the kingdoms of men with Sanjo of Gilden, or absolve Lord Relias’ mistakes by leading Altar to glory as Shirayn.

Players can also customize their own sovereigns with additional traits and equipment. Treasure Hunters have supernaturally good luck at finding loot, leaders with Lifeblood heal their own wounds with every spell cast, and anyone wielding powerful Ruvennan Bracers is destined for glory on the battlefield with their dramatically boosted combat capabilities.

Stardock has also continued its legacy of supporting all of its players with patches and free post-release updates for all of its games. The v1.6 patch for Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes released on Tuesday, April 22, and includes additional modding support, balance tweaks, and new unit abilities for all players regardless of which DLC packs they have purchased.

For more information, please visit http://www.elementalgame.com/legendary-heroes.

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About Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes
Released in 2013, Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes has been hailed as “addictive” and “inspiring” by reviewers for its epic fantasy strategy gameplay that challenges players to carve out an empire in a devastated world, surviving threats from hostile creatures and rival sovereigns alike. Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes is available for sale directly from Stardock, Steam, GameStop, and other digital retailers for $39.99 USD.

About Stardock
Stardock is a leading developer and publisher of PC games and desktop software. Its PC games include Sins of a Solar Empire and the critically acclaimed Galactic Civilizations series. Its desktop software includes Start8, Fences, WindowBlinds, ModernMix, and more. Learn more at www.stardock.com.

Wadjet Eye Games’ Long-Running Blackwell Adventure Series Concludes Today with The Blackwell Epiphany

PC download available for $14.99; series will debut for iPhone and iPad in June

NEW YORK – April 24, 2014 – Independent developer Wadjet Eye Games is proud to announce that The Blackwell Epiphany is now available as a PC download. This final installment in their flagship Blackwell mystery adventure series sells for $14.99 from Wadjet Eye’s website, Steam, and GOG.

When her aunt Lauren died, Rosa Blackwell inherited a unique family legacy: the companionship of a jazz era ghost named Joey Mallone and a talent for helping the recently-dead cross over to the other side. Through four previous adventures — The Blackwell Legacy, Blackwell Unbound, Blackwell Convergence, and Blackwell Deception — players have seen the toll this work takes on the women of the Blackwell family. So far Rosa has managed to hang on to her soul and her sanity, helping numerous spirits along the way. But that’s about to change in The Blackwell Epiphany when she and Joey go up against a malevolent force that literally tears souls apart. Is their partnership strong enough to withstand this final trial?

The Blackwell games are mystery adventures with point-and-click investigative gameplay and retro-styled pixel art graphics reminiscent of the classic Sierra and LucasArts adventure games. Each installment has a self-contained plot that can be enjoyed independently, with an overarching series storyline following Rosa’s transition from skeptical newbie to seasoned medium. Likewise, The Blackwell Epiphany is designed to stand on its own while providing bittersweet closure for players who have been with Rosa and Joey from the beginning. For those who want to catch up on the adventure before embarking on the finale, the earlier Blackwell games are available individually or in a 4-pack bundle: http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/store/

The Blackwell Epiphany can be purchased from the following online stores:

• Wadjet Eye Games: http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/games/blackwell-epiphany/
• Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/236930
• GOG: http://www.gog.com/game/blackwell_epiphany_the

A demo set at the beginning of this final adventure can be downloaded from: http://www.rosablackwell.com/demo

With the Blackwell finale released for PC, Wadjet Eye will now focus on bringing the series to other platforms, starting with the first three games on iPhone and iPad in June. The studio also plans to release the Blackwell games for Android, Mac, and Linux.

About Wadjet Eye Games

Founded in 2006, Wadjet Eye Games has developed a reputation for producing award winning and critically acclaimed adventure games. Committed to creating unique character-driven game experiences around recognizable brands, in 2010 Wadjet Eye expanded to support and publish games by other independent developers. The company’s portfolio includes The Shivah and the Blackwell series, both of which have garnered Game Developers Choice nominations, Puzzle Bots, which was selected for the Penny Arcade Expo’s PAX 10 showcase, IGF Student Showcase winner Gemini Rue, and the critically acclaimed Resonance. The company is run by husband and wife team Dave and Janet Gilbert out of their home in Brooklyn. For more information, visit http://www.wadjeteyegames.com.

“Habitat: A Thousand Generations in Orbit” (Xbox One, PC, Mac and Linux) Successfully Meets Funding Target on Kickstarter

$50k Initial Goal Reached; Stretch Goals Now Unlocked to Bring More Features, Gameplay Modes and Enhancements

Seattle, WA – April 24th, 2014 — Indie developer 4gency announced today that the upcoming orbital strategy game for Xbox One, PC, Mac and Linux, Habitat: A Thousand Generations in Orbit, has successfully reached its first funding goal through Kickstarter. With the initial $50,000 achieved, stretch goals have now been unlocked to secure integration of new features, including new gameplay modes and multiplayer battles. For more information about Habitat: A Thousand Generations in Orbit and to back this project, please visit:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/4gency/habitat-a-thousand-generations-in-orbit

“We are thrilled to have reached our initial funding goal and to now unveil the stretch goals for Habitat”, said Charles Cox, Founder of 4gency. “The stretch goals are features that we’ve put a great deal of consideration into, as we want to make the best game possible and give the community an experience they’ll love. We are very excited about the future of Habitat and can’t wait to take this game to the next level”.

Kickstarter Stretch Goals:

• $70K:  Individual Tech Trees for Citizens and Engineers – Upgrade the world of Habitat even more with genetic and technology upgrades for your denizens
• $85K:  Programmable AI Habitats – Automate habitats using a powerful and easy to use visual editor to make habitats scout and explore, track threats, auto-build and fight enemies
• $100K:  Rocket Arena – Battle against 3 other friends on the same machine in a timed race to construct and destroy using a shared field of debris
• $115K: Mod Support – Script, skin, and share your own creations
• $125K: Tower Defense Mode – Send and control waves of Habitats to try and take out an enemy stronghold
• $150K: Dungeon Master Multiplayer – One player becomes the almighty dungeon master with control over events and anomalies on the map while another player tries to finish their objective

About Habitat

Set in the far future, Habitat: A Thousand Generations in Orbit is a space fan’s playground. Players must lead a team of engineers to gather debris floating in the vast wasteland of human and alien junk orbiting Earth to build and manage their own space stations, including the human residents residing within. But managing resources to maintain a healthy and happy extra-Earthly economy is only a part of Habitat, as players must also find ways to fend off enemies. To aid in this, Habitat introduces a new kind of combat using space debris as kinetic weaponry, which takes advantage of zero-gravity space conditions to defend habitats against enemies. Habitats can be destroyed in a matter of seconds, triggering massive chain reactions, so players must make some tough decisions to survive.

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

KICKSTARTER SENSATION ADVENTUREZATOR PREPARES TO BRING HOME THE BACON

Upstart Brazilian Developer Pigasus Games Delivers New Behind-the-Scenes Video, Readies for Steam

Florianopolis, Brazil – April 23, 2014 – Following its successful Kickstarter campaign, new-found Brazilian development team Pigasus Games is priming its fan-fueled game Adventurezator: When Pigs Fly for release this year on PC, Mac, Linux, and Steam Machines. The Steam version of the game will feature native support for the “Owl” controller. This original, pig-centric game features sexily gyrating, puzzle-solving pigs and blends sandbox elements, point-and-click adventure, and level creation aspects into a never-seen-before gameplay cocktail that Kickstarter fans overwhelmingly approved.

The new, behind-the-scenes motion capture video reveals the secrets behind Pigsasus’s bacon-flavored design.

Watch the behind-the-scenes trailer on YouTube HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VKvmbitpmA

Pigasus Games is now setting its sights on Steam, and is mustering all of the wonderfully horrible bacon clichés it can generate to get players, fans, bacon-aficionados, and swinging swine lovers to approve it. Embrace your inner bacon and vote for Adventurezator: When Pigs Fly HERE: steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=92960968

“I love bacon,” said Fabio “Petrucio” Stange, lead designer and CEO at Pigasus Games. “I crave it in my sleep and wake up smelling it every day; so it’s no wonder I decided to make a game starring puzzle-solving pigs that dance like Miss Piggy on LSD. Our Kickstarter fans loved the concept behind Adventurezator, and we believe our best path for the ultimate bacon cheeseburger is to lay it on thick with Steam. We’re encouraging fans to up-vote us on Steam Greenlight, as we strive to bring bacon to the masses!”

Adventurezator: When Pigs Fly is a sandbox-style, point-and-click-adventure creator that gives players the ability to create their own story-based adventures using dynamically interactive objects and creatures with no scripting or technical knowledge required. Players can create, save, and share their own characters, edit their own cutscenes, and instantly build their own levels and campaigns as they string chapters together to tell short narratives or full-length adventure-style stories. Once complete, players can share their own creations online and play other player-designed levels.

To vote for Adventurezator: When Pigs Fly, please visit Steam’s Greenlight page (steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=92960968) and help make it happen.

To see the vast support Pigasus’s game has received on Kickstarter, click here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/petrucio/adventurezator-when-pigs-fly.

Adventurezator: When Pigs Fly will appear on PC, Mac, Linux, and Steam Machines this year, and is designed with native Steam controller support. For more on Pigasus Games, ‘like’ it on Facebook, follow it on Twitter @PigasusGames, and visit the game’s Website www.adventurezator.com/.

MAJORITY OF PARENTS SAY VIDEO GAMES ARE A POSITIVE PART OF KIDS’ LIVES
New Study Finds More Than 50 Percent of American Homes Own a Game Console

April 24, 2014 – Washington, DC – A majority of parents say playing video games benefits their children, according to new research released today by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). The report, 2014 Essential Facts About the Computer and Video Game Industry, reveals that 56 percent of parents say video games are a positive part of their child’s life.

Other key findings include that 68 percent of families with children under 18 at home believe game play provides mental stimulation or education, and more than 50 percent believe games help them spend time together. Moreover, 58 percent of parents whose children are gamers play games with their kids at least monthly, and among parents who play with their kids, 88 percent believe video games are fun for the entire family.

“Parents across America recognize the widespread benefits of video games, including education, mental stimulation, and the bonding opportunities they create for families,” said Michael D. Gallagher, president and CEO of ESA, the trade association that represents the U.S. video game industry. “Video games are a favorite pastime enjoyed by men and women of all ages, and millions worldwide who share their game play experiences with friends and family.”

The report also found that parents monitor their children’s game play. In fact, 95 percent of parents report paying attention to the content of the games their children play, and 91 percent are present when games are purchased or rented. Additionally, 88 percent of parents whose children play games believe the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) video game ratings are either very or somewhat helpful in choosing games for their children.

“Our industry has an unparalleled commitment to helping parents make informed entertainment choices, and these findings underscore the value of the ESRB rating system,” Gallagher said.

The 2014 Essential Facts also provides statistics on gamer demographics; the types of games played and the kinds of game platforms used; the top-selling video games; and other industry sales information. Notable findings include:

• 181.3 million Americans play video games;
• 51 percent of U.S. households own a game console, and those that do own an average of 2;
• The average game player is 31 years old, and 39 percent of game players – the largest age segment – are 36 or older;
• Gamers play on-the-go: 44 percent play on smartphones, and 33 percent play on wireless devices;
• Casual and social game play on mobile devices and online increased in popularity by 55 percent from 2012 to 2013; and
• Consumers spent more than $21 billion on game content, hardware, and accessories in 2013.

Essential Facts is the most in-depth and targeted survey of its kind. It is conducted by Ipsos MediaCT, gathering data from more than 2,200 nationally representative households.

ESA offers services to interactive entertainment software publishers, including conducting business and consumer research; providing legal and policy analysis; advocating on First Amendment, intellectual property, and technology/e-commerce issues; managing a global content protection program; owning and operating E3; and representing video game industry interests in federal and state government relations. For more information, please visit www.theESA.com or follow us on Twitter: @RichatESA.