DARE TO ENTER DUNGEON OF THE ENDLESS, NOW AVAILABLE ON STEAM EARLY ACCESS

Watch The New Video From Amplitude Studios’ Rogue-like Dungeon-Defense Game, Play the Alpha Now

Paris, France — December 11, 2013 — Award-winning indie developer Amplitude Studios opened the door today to Dungeon of the Endless, the studio’s first rogue-like dungeon-defense game integrated into the popular Endless Space universe, with a live playable Alpha version on Steam’s Early Access program store.steampowered.com/app/249050. The Early Access version, still in development, offers a glimpse into the game’s eclectic mix of team-building strategy and resource management, brutal combat and deep exploration. It is available via the base-level Pixel Pack and the more robust Founders Pack on Steam with bonuses for Endless Space and Endless Legend.

Watch the new gameplay video HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD5lqZ7DmCg

Dungeon of the Endless is a rogue-like dungeon-defense game offering a retro 2D look with modern 3D graphics on PC. Players will build and equip a team, gather resources and construct defenses, and explore an infinite number of dungeons in an effort to reach the planet’s surface. The tough hybrid title plays entirely differently than the 4X game Endless Space, but keen observers will notice ties between the two, as each is set in the Endless universe.

Each time players start a new game, they will experience a totally new, randomly generated map, collect resources just like those found in Endless Space (Dust, Food, Industry, and Science), and battle an armada of alien enemies all in the attempt to escape the dungeon.

Dungeon of the Endless features (*Many features offered here will be revealed in stages throughout the continual updating process of Steam’s Early Access program):

• A distinct rogue-like do-or-die play-style that encourages teamwork
• 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*

There are two digital retail packs available on Steam:

Pixel Pack: (Full Price: $12.99 – 11.99€ / -25% Early Access Price: $9.75 – 8.99€)

• Dungeon of the Endless game: Instant access to the Alpha version and all versions including the release
• Official Digital Soundtrack (available at release): All Dungeon of the Endless tracks created by FlyByNo in mp3 format
•  “Dungeon of the Endless” Community Badge (available at release): Adds a unique badge to your Amplitude account; Adds 200 G2G to the value of your votes on our website

Founder Pack: (Full Price: $19.99 – 18.99€ / -25% Early Access Price: $14.99 – 14.25€)

• Dungeon of the Endless game: Instant access to the Alpha version and all versions including the release
• In-game Ship Pack: The Library (available at release): “The Library” Ship Pack includes an exclusive Ship, Module and Item
• In-game Hero: Josh ‘Ntello (available at release): Adds Josh ‘Ntello (Scientist) to the hero cast of the game
• Official Digital Soundtrack (available at release): All Dungeon of the Endless tracks created by FlyByNo in mp3 format
• The Vaulters faction for Endless Space: A brand new faction for our game Endless Space
• A -50% Steam Coupon for Endless Space: Adds a Steam Coupon into your Inventory
• A -50% Steam Coupon for Endless Space Disharmony: Adds a Steam Coupon into your Inventory
• Vaulters unit skins for Endless Legend (available at release): A new look for your Vaulters’ units in our upcoming game! The final design will be chosen by the community via a G2G Vote
• “Dungeon of the Endless” Community badge (available at release): Adds a unique badge to your Amplitude account; Adds 200 G2G to the value of your votes on our website
• “DotE Founder” Community badge (available at release): Adds a unique badge to your Amplitude account; Adds 200 G2G to the value of your votes on our website

Amplitude Studios is the indie developer that created Endless Space, the fan-favorite 4X game that recently won the venerable 2013 Golden Cube and Community Choice Unity Awards.

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, 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.

Crytek and DeNA to Bring Blockbuster Action to Mobile Gamers with The Collectables

San Francisco (USA) / Frankfurt am Main (Germany) – December 11, 2013 – Crytek is joining forces with the leading mobile games company DeNA to develop its first free-to-play mobile game called The Collectables.

Available for iPhone, iPad and Android devices through DeNA’s mobile games platform Mobage, The Collectables boasts stunning visuals based on Crytek’s CRYENGINE technology. The game blends action and tactics as players lead a squad of unconventional soldiers on do-or-die missions around the globe.

“DeNA offers unparalleled experience in the mobile gaming space, and we’re excited to be collaborating with their team to deliver The Collectables to players,” stated Paha Schulz, Director of Business Development, Games-as-a-Service at Crytek. “The Collectables will be the first free-to-play mobile game that leverages Crytek’s cutting-edge 3D game technology CRYENGINE.” 

Featuring over-the-top gunfights and classic larger-than-life action heroes, The Collectables invites players to assemble a team from a variety of unique soldiers and upgrade their weapons and abilities before heading into combat. With diverse enemy types to battle, game-changing rewards to unlock and immersive 3D battlefields to dominate, The Collectables will keep everyone coming back to the frontline when it’s released in 2014.

Players that preregister for The Collectables will be notified when the game is available for free download, and they will receive an exclusive version of the in-game character RELOAD equipped with limited-edition gear. To preregister, please visit the game’s website: www.thecollectablesgame.com

A new trailer is available for you to watch and embed on your site via this link: http://youtu.be/670pVNI1O0E

About DeNA

DeNA (pronounced “D-N-A”) is a global leader of developing and operating mobile services including free-to-play games, the Mobage social games platform, e-commerce and other online offerings. Founded in 1999, DeNA is headquartered in Tokyo with offices and game development studios across the globe. DeNA Co., Ltd. is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (2432). For more information, visit: dena.com  

About Crytek 

Crytek GmbH (“Crytek”) is an independent company at the forefront of the interactive entertainment industry, and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming by creating standout experiences for consoles, PC, mobile devices and games-as-service using their cutting-edge 3D-Game-Technology, CRYENGINE^®.

The company’s headquarters are in Frankfurt am Main (Germany). Crytek also has studios in Kiev (Ukraine), Budapest (Hungary), Sofia (Bulgaria), Seoul (South Korea), Nottingham (UK), Shanghai (China), Istanbul (Turkey) and Austin (USA).

Since its foundation in 1999, Crytek has consistently been recognized for excellence in its field, earning accolades such as the 2011 Develop Award for Best Independent Studio, and two Red Dot Design Awards (in 2010 and 2013). Its multi-award winning games include Far Cry^®, Crysis^® (awarded best PC Game of E3 2007 and Best Technology at the 2008 Game Developers Choice Awards), Crysis Warhead^® (awarded Best Graphics Technology at IGN Best of 2008 Awards), Crysis^® 2 (awarded Best Shooter of E3 2010 and Gamescom 2010), Crysis® 3 and Warface (awarded Best Social/Casual/Online Game of Gamescom 2012). For more information, please visit www.crytek.com.

Santa Ana, Calif. (December 10, 2013) – NIS America is thrilled to announce that Nippon Ichi Software’s exciting action RPG The Witch and the Hundred Knight™ will release on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system on March 25 in North America, and a few days earlier on March 21 in Europe! This title will be available in both retail and PSN form in both regions.

For more information, please visithttp://www.nisamerica.com/games/witch100/

About the game: 
Fed up with being unable to travel beyond the borders of her swamp, the witch Metallia forges a contract with the legendary Hundred Knight to help her realize her ambition of spreading her swamp throughout all of Medea. As the Hundred Knight, your mission is to do whatever your master, the Swamp Witch, commands. Explore the world, destroy Pillars built to prevent her swamp from preading, and wreak indiscriminate havoc. However, in the back of your inhuman mind, you begin to wonder… What prevents Metallia from leaving the swamp? Why do the other witches shun her, and how can she survive in a swamp that is notorious for how poisonous its fumes are? Is Metallia really a witch to respect, or is she one to fear?

Key features:

• Dark fantasy melee: Equip up to five different weapons at a time to build diverse, guard-breaking combos!
• Be thee dexterous?: Use the Mystical Dodge feature to slow down time by avoiding an enemy’s attack at the last moment!
• Enemy chowdown: Remain in Metallia’s service longer by consuming your foes when your Gigcals are low!
• Magical metamorphosis: Switch between different “facets” to best clobber your enemies and explore this dark fantasy world.
• Sinister is the name of the game: Enjoy the tale of one girl’s vengeance against the entire world—and “mercy” is not in her vocabulary!
• Dual Audio galore: Players have the ability to switch between and enjoy both the English and Japanese audio tracks whilst adventuring!

About NIS America 

In 2003, NIS America was established in Southern California to bring exciting, one-of-a-kind Japanese culture to North America. NIS America’s team members devote themselves to the fans. Their respect for their fans is at the heart of everything they do. As an established entertainment publisher in the U.S., NIS America is committed to continuous growth and improvement.

NIS America is a subsidiary of Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., a Japanese company famous for its unique line of strategy RPGs with titles such as Disgaea, Phantom Brave, and Makai Kingdom. NIS America has also become a publisher of Japanese anime titles, such as Toradora!, anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day, and Natsume’s Book of Friends.

VIDEO GAMES TOP GIFT ITEMS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
New Consoles Help Drive Video Game Sales

Washington, DC – December 11, 2013 – Approximately 79 million Americans intend to purchase video games during the holiday season, according to new market research and analysis released today by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA).

The report, “Holiday Purchasing Study 2013,” found that nearly 30 percent of those who said they intend to buy games and game-related items as gifts also plan to spend more on these items than last year. This demand is driven by a strong line-up of video game releases, and the launch of new next generation video game consoles, including the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Wii U.

“With a new generation of consoles and growth in expanding genres such as mobile and social games, video games continue to be among the most sought after holiday purchases this season,” said Michael D. Gallagher, president and CEO of ESA, the trade association representing U.S. computer and video game publishers. “This new research underscores the industry’s ability to continually innovate and anticipate consumer demand, making it an economic engine, especially during the holidays.”

Other key findings in the report:

• Video games and related items are among the top five categories of gifts that Americans plan to buy this holiday season;
• Physical games and next generation consoles are among the top three categories of video game items most likely to be purchased by gamers; and,
• Consumers aged 25 to 44 are planning to spend an average of $219 on video games and game-related content.

The NPD Group conducted the survey for ESA among a U.S. representative sample of approximately 3,000 individuals over the age of 13. Survey respondents said they currently play video games on at least one system or device, such as a smartphone, video game console, portable game console, computer, or other game system.

ESA offers services to interactive entertainment software publishers, including conducting business and consumer research, providing legal and policy analysis and advocacy on First Amendment, intellectual property and technology/e-commerce issues, managing a global anti-piracy 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.