Next-gen power of Sniper Elite 3 revealed in second trailer – ‘Tobruk’

Rebellion and today released new assets for 2014 PC and console title, Sniper Elite 3.

The trailer can be viewed here:

Set three years before the events of the award-winning Sniper Elite V2, the trailer highlights not only the game’s unique and compelling World War II location, but gives subtle hints at the stunning next-gen technology behind the visual and gameplay experiences in this ambitious cross-platform title.

Following OSS agent and elite sniper Karl Fairburne amidst the terrifying bombardment of the ancient city of Tobruk in Libya, the trailer introduces viewers to a crucial snapshot of the wider conflict in which Sniper Elite 3 immerses its players.

Long before the blood-soaked beaches of Normandy, it was in the unforgiving terrain of the Western Desert in North Africa that the Allies fought and died together – America’s very FIRST taste of armed conflict with Axis powers.

Shot entirely in Rebellion’s powerful and versatile Asura game engine, the trailer also demonstrates key developments to the franchise made possible by the power of today’s consoles and hi-spec PCs.

From the huge vistas and breathtaking level design, right down to the minute focus of the overhauled X-ray ‘kill camera’ detailing muscle layers and circulatory systems, the trailer showcases advanced graphical features such as volumetric lighting, cinematic full-screen effects and real-time tessellation.

The new assets also illustrate how such technology powers the significant enhancements made to the series’ trademark gameplay, challenging stealth action and rewarding bullet physics.

From the scalable battlefields powered by instancing technology and packed with multiple routes and advanced AI, to the broad range of terrain, and realistic HDR lighting that empowers players to use the shadows to approach each deadly shot exactly as they see fit, this trailer gives an exciting glimpse of Sniper Elite 3’s focus on tactical choice, blended with thrilling moment-to-moment decision making and gun-play.

Sniper Elite 3 launches in 2014 on PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One, Playstation 3, and Xbox 360.

About Rebellion

Rebellion® is the studio behind worldwide number one hit games such as Sniper Elite V2 and Aliens vs. Predator. One of Europe’s leading independent video games developers and comic book publishers, Rebellion is privately owned company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, and prides itself on its unique and innovative approach to IP development and stewardship. It has been responsible for a diverse portfolio of publisher-owned and internally developed IPs, including Star Wars BattleFront, Judge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death, The Simpsons Game and Sniper Elite.

Rebellion’s publishing portfolio includes multi award-winning British science fiction comic 2000 AD, the 2000 AD Graphic Novel line, the internationally-acclaimed fantasy, science fiction and horror imprint Solaris Books, and shared-world pulp imprint Abaddon Books.

For more information please visit: http://www.rebellion.co.uk/

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NETHER RELEASES NEW CONTENT UPDATE CONTAINING FIRST COMMUNITY SELECTED FEATURES 

Fans Select a Subway System, Wing Glider, New Nether and More 

CHICAGO – December 19, 2013 – First-Person Urban Survival game Nether is giving early access fans what they’ve been asking for…literally, by releasing a bevy of new features chosen by the community, including a subway system that allows alternative routes for exploration, a wing glider that can be used for flying from rooftop to rooftop, and a new massive nether character. These features are the first in a series of ongoing content updates that are being developed in conjunction with community feedback and voting.

All new features include:

A Subway System – a brand new subterranean tunnel system that adds a whole new layer of depth to the decimated cityscapeA Wing Glider – allows players to make quick getaways or tactical moves by flying from rooftops to lower level roofs or platformsA New Nether – heavy, Golem enemy, massive in size and damage, requiring cooperative play to bring it downNew “Surge” Objective – a new world-objective that has players kill a mini-boss that attacks random areas of the city for an experience boostNew in-game items, including a flashlight, compass, road flare and smoke grenades

Nether will continue using player input on features for future updates and fans can currently vote here to determine if the next update will include either a helicopter or motorbike as an in-game mode of transportation.

“Our goal with Nether has always been to create content and a gaming experience that includes the community,” said Chip Sineni, Creative Director at Phosphor Games. “Since launching Nether into early access we’ve received tremendous feedback from our fans and we’re psyched to release the first set of public-driven features for everyone to enjoy.”

Nether is a first-person urban survival gaming experience unlike any other. Nether forces players to make quick life-saving decisions in an unforgiving environment. In this post-apocalyptic urban world, death is waiting around every corner, at the top of high-rise buildings, and in the grasp of powerful teleporting creatures known as nethers. To navigate this high-tension environment, players must use skill and cunning in order to obtain food, weapons, supplies, and other resources necessary to survive in a desolate and dangerous city. Players will need to choose whether or not to team up with others or go at it solo against the nethers, other players, and unpredictable, treacherous world objectives. In the end, players must decide if they will Prey or Pray.

More information on this title can also be found at http://playnether.com as well as at http://facebook.com/playnether or on Twitter @PlayNether. 

About Nether Productions

Nether Productions is the publishing entity behind post-apocalyptic MMO Nether. It is a privately held company, comprised of a group of game industry veterans with backgrounds in the executive production, publishing, marketing and distribution of online games. 

About Phosphor Games

Based in Chicago, Phosphor Games Studio is a top-tier development studio comprised of experienced video game designers with a track record of producing financially successful and critically acclaimed titles across a variety of genres – from hardcore first-person shooters and MMOs to sports and casual games. More information can be found online at http://www.phosphorgames.com, on Facebook or via Twitter @phosphorgames.

Om Nom Ventures Out of the Box in Cut the Rope 2, Now Available Exclusively on the App Store
Global Gaming Phenomenon Finally Gets its First True Sequel, with All New Story and Five New Characters

San Francisco, CA – 19 December 2013 – Cut the Rope 2: Om Nom’s Unexpected Adventure arrives today as an iOS exclusive for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, delivering 120 levels of rope-cutting and candy-collecting fun. The sequel to the physics-based phenomenon takes Om Nom out of the box and into the world for the first time, introducing five new locations and characters, each with unique game mechanics that help Om Nom in his pursuit of candy. The new characters interact with Om Nom and their surroundings, creating a totally new experience for Cut the Rope, one of the most successful and beloved mobile gaming franchises.

The game features five new friends, the Nommies®, who are helping Om Nom find his way home:

• Roto carries Om Nom through the air to the best candy catching locations.
• Lick makes small bridges with his tongue to help Om Nom reach his goal.
• Blue multiplies and lifts Om Nom to new levels of candy hunting fun.
• Toss throws objects of all sizes, including candy, to help Om Nom satisfy his sweet tooth.
• Boo scares Om Nom to jump to new heights.

“This is the first true sequel to Cut the Rope,” said Misha Lyalin, ZeptoLab CEO. “We’ve shaken up the formula and really wanted to push the envelope on what today’s mobile platforms can offer. The new gameplay elements, design and graphics will thrill Cut the Rope fans and attract a new generation of players.”

For the first time, players can move Om Nom around on the screen with the help of Nommies and various gameplay elements. Players can also collect items to access secret levels, use power-ups such as balloons and candy rain, and customize their game by selecting different types of candy and new accessories for Om Nom.

In addition to the game, Om Nom and the Nommies continue their adventures in the third season of the award-winning animated shorts Om Nom Stories™, which debuts a new episode today. Watch it on YouTube and stay tuned for more episodes in the coming weeks.

Fans who want to discover more great mobile content can now access all ZeptoLab apps for iOS in one place. Today, alongside the release of Cut the Rope 2, ZeptoLab introduces a dedicated page on the Apple App Store atwww.AppStore.com/ZeptoLab.

• Cut the Rope 2 for iOS: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id681814050
• Gameplay Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwyCaO9J9Qw
• Om Nom Stories Season 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq4sd5OKYxU

For More Information:

• Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/cuttherope
• Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/cut_the_rope 
• Watch us on YouTube: http://youtube.com/zeptolab
• Visit us on the Web: http://cuttherope.net/cuttherope2 

Cut the Rope 2 is available for $0.99 from the App Store on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch at www.AppStore.com/CutTheRope2.

It will be available as a free-to-play game on Android early next year.

About ZeptoLab

ZeptoLab UK Limited is a global gaming and entertainment company best known for developing the award-winning, hit franchise Cut the Rope®, which includes Cut the Rope, Cut the Rope: Experiments and Cut the Rope: Time Travel,available across platforms and devices, and Cut the Rope 2, now available for iOS and soon to be available for Android.Cut the Rope games have been downloaded more than 400 million times by users around the world since game’s debut in October 2010. The company has also released the games Parachute Ninja™, available for iOS, and Pudding Monsters™, which can be downloaded on Android and iOS platforms. For more information, please visit www.zeptolab.com.

ZeptoLab, Cut the Rope, Om Nom, Nommies and Feed with Candy are the trademarks of ZeptoLab UK Limited. TM/© 2013 ZeptoLab UK Limited.

New Community Q&A Video Released for Stronghold Crusader 2 

London, UK – 19^th December 2013 – A new community Q&A video has just been released for Stronghold Crusader 2, answering questions put to the developers over the past weeks and months. The sequel to the 2002 cult classic Stronghold Crusader, Crusader 2 is set for release early next year, making this an ideal time to talk release date, classic Crusader 1 features, possible ports and more:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BkR8Fh-Ahc

This sixth release in Firefly’s series of question and answer videos was made possible by the developer’s recent move to self-publishing. Over the course of the past six months Firefly has been open and transparent with players, resulting in much better player-developer relations. Why did Firefly opt for 3D over 2D? When will new screenshots be released? Why is the game built around Steam? What features and characters will return from Crusader 1? The freedom of self-publishing has allowed Firefly to be completely honest with fans of the franchise, something that is refreshing for both parties.

Scheduled for release in Spring 2014, Stronghold Crusader 2 will be digitally self-published by Firefly Studios. A public beta is also planned to be held in the months leading up to release, with full details to be announced at the start of 2014.

About Firefly Studios

Firefly Studios is an independent PC game developer specialising in real-time strategy and MMO titles. Formed in 1999 by Simon Bradbury and Eric Ouellette, the company has brought to market a number of high profile and commercially successful strategy games, including the Stronghold series with lifetime sales of over five million. Firefly has offices in the UK and US. For more information please visit their website at www.fireflyworlds.com or follow @fireflyworlds on Twitter.

Have fun and get creative with ‘My Big Christmas Coloring Book’

This Christmas, enjoy drawing and painting your own festive pictures to show off to friends and family. 

Northampton, December 19th 2013. Casual games developer and publisher Go Games are proud to announce the Worldwide release of ‘My Big Christmas Coloring Book’ for iOS and Android devices.

‘My Big Christmas Coloring Book’ is a collection of fun and festive Christmas backgrounds in need of a splash of colour and stroke of imagination! Choose from a great selection of brushes, colors and special tools to bring your pictures to life.

With ‘My Big Christmas Coloring Book’ you can even turn your picture into a Christmas card to share with friends and family – and add a personalised message too! Check out the launch trailer on YouTube to see how simple it is to get creative!

‘My Big Christmas Coloring Book’ is available FREE from the App Store on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

https://itunes.apple.com/app/id770035888

And FREE on android from Google Play

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.GoGames.MCB

My Big Christmas Coloring Book – what will you create today…?