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Square Enix Unveils Gamescom 2019 Lineup

2019/08/07

LONDON (7^th August 2019) – Square Enix Ltd., today announced its massive line-up of games and activities making their way to gamescom in Cologne, Germany later this month. From the 20^th– 24^thAugust in Hall 9, visitors can dive in and enjoy playable demos for Marvel’s Avengers and FINAL FANTASY® VII REMAKE, the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online, Trials of Mana™, as well as a playable demo for KINGDOM HEARTS III as seen in the release of the game earlier this year.

In a worldwide first, fans at Gamescom 2019 will play a hands-on demo for MARVEL’S AVENGERS !Gamers at the Square Enix booth will battle as Captain America, Iron Man, the Hulk, Black Widow, and Thor experiencing the preliminary incident of this original Avengers story, launching on the 15^th May 2020 simultaneously for thePlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, Stadia, and PC.

For the first time in Europe, visitors will experience the highly anticipated FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE,with a hands-on demo showcasing the reimagining of the iconic original game that re-defined the RPG genre. Across 72 stations, show attendees will get their first look at the game before its release for the PlayStation®4 system on 3^rd March 2020.

Trials of Mana, the latest title in the revered Mana series and full remake of the RPG classic, will make its global debut at the show with a brand-new playable demo. Entirely rebuilt and revamped with action-RPG battle, levelling and skill systems as well as modern 3D graphics, attendees can check out an early section of the game, playing as just some of the memorable characters that the full game will offer when it launches in early 2020.

Critically-acclaimed MMORPG FINAL FANTASY XIV Online returns to gamescom, with a booth powered by Acer® latest Predator™ gaming hardware to maximise everyone’s gaming experience. Intense challenges, great prizes and an exclusive programme of stage shows with the makers of the game including Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida, and Main Scenario Writer and World Lore Creator Banri Oda will be taking place throughout the week, all culminating in a big cosplay competition on Friday 23^rdAugust. Finally, the largest FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Fan Gathering to ever take place in Germany is set to shake Cologne on the evening of Friday 23^rd August. More information on how to attend can be found here: https://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/1e056e4b0329c6a74a550ac29fedf1edb73ed77e

The SQUARE ENIX booth will also offer a sneak peek at merchandise prototypes for the upcomingFINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, as well as an open demo space for visitors to try out the latest SQUARE ENIX PRODUCTS board games.

Life is Strange™ 2: Episode 4 ‘Faith’ debuts at gamescom 2019. Experience the trailer for the riveting next chapter in the Diaz brothers’ journey towards a new life in Mexico, as the story reaches its most thrilling and complex entry yet. The second season of the award-winning franchise from SQUARE ENIX External Studios and the Life is Strange team at DONTNOD Entertainment, continues on August 22^nd, 2019.

Title Information (Alphabetical order)

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE
Platform: PlayStation®4 system
Developer: Square Enix
Available: 3 March 2020
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE is a reimagining of the iconic original game that re-defined the RPG genre, diving deeper into the world and its characters than ever before. The first game in this project will be set in the eclectic city of Midgar and presents a fully standalone gaming experience, providing a great starting point to the series that dives deeper into the events occurring in Midgar than the original game. Along with unforgettable characters and a powerful story, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE features a hybrid battle system that merges real-time action with strategic, command-based combat. For more information, visit: https://ffvii-remake.square-enix-games.com/en-gb

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Platform: PlayStation®4 system, Windows PC, Mac
Developer: Square Enix
Available: Now
With more than 16 million players globally, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online continues to deliver on the promise of bringing the best of the FINAL FANTASY experience to the online realm. Take part in the next chapter of the critically-acclaimed saga with the new legendary expansion pack—SHADOWBRINGERS! A free trial is available at http://www.ffxiv-freetrial.com.

KINGDOM HEARTS III
Platform: Xbox One and PlayStation®4 system
Developer: Square Enix
Available: Now
Having surpassed 5 million shipments and digital sales following its launch earlier this year, the critically acclaimed action-RPG KINGDOM HEARTS III returns to Gamescom with playable demos of worlds inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Hercules and Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story. In KINGDOM HEARTS III, players join forces with Sora, Donald Duck and Goofy for the adventure of a lifetime traveling across beloved Disney and Pixar worlds based on Toy Story, Frozen, Tangled, Big Hero 6 and more. For more information, visit: http://www.kingdomhearts.com/

MARVEL’S AVENGERS
Platform: PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, Stadia, and PC
Developer: Crystal Dynamics® in collaboration with Eidos-Montréal™, Crystal Northwest™, and Nixxes Software
Available: 15th May 2020
Marvel’s Avengers is a story-driven, 3rd-person Action-Adventure game. Reassemble and rebuild your Avengers roster in the cinematic single-player campaign, then battle solo or online alongside friends in new missions around the globe. Customize Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and then harness their unique powers to defend the world from escalating threats for years to come.

Play the Beta first on PS4. Pre-Order for Beta Access at www.playavengers.com

Trials of Mana
Platform: Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 system, STEAM
Developer: Square Enix
Available: Early 2020
Trials of Mana is a full high-definition remake of the third entry in the Mana series, previously released in Japan in 1995 as Seiken Densetsu 3. Trials of Mana tells the story of six heroes in their battle to defeat monsters of destruction trying to take over the world whilst the power of Mana has been weakened. Players can choose between six main characters and supporting allies, the story will play out in different ways depending on the combination of the main character and allies in the party.

Related Links
Official Facebook: www.facebook.com/squareenix
Official Twitter: @squareenix
Official Instagram: @squareenix
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/UKSquareEnix

About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal®. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 144 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 78 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 74 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com.

Those Who Remain Announcement Trailer

2019/08/07

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Watford, UK – August 7, 2019 –– Award-winning publisher, Wired Productions and upcoming independent studio Camel 101, shine a light through the darkness to unveil new partnership to bring the hotly-anticipated psychological horror, Those Who Remain, to the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices (including the Xbox One X), Nintendo Switch™ and Steam® for Windows PC.

Check out the hair-raising reveal trailer:

Some mistakes should never happen, not when your life is so complete… and yet they do. Those Who Remain sees prospective players take control of Edward on his journey through darkness into Dormont – a once sleepy town, now plagued by secrets and mysterious disappearances – as he desperately attempts to come back to the light and put his life back on track.

“Those Who Remain will have you on the edge of your seat,” said Leo Zullo, managing director, Wired Productions. “The game is packed full of atmosphere and is sure to take your imagination to another dimension. We’re delighted to be welcoming the title and the team to the Wired family – and to gamescom.”

“We couldn’t be more excited about partnering up with Wired Productions as they’re partners who are as truly passionate about games as we are,” said Ricardo Cesteiro, co-founder, Camel 101. “They are experienced with this genre and will help share our vision for the game with a global audience, which we’re beyond thrilled about..”

Those Who Remain will arrive soon for PlayStation®4, Xbox One & Windows PC, and is available to wishlist now on Steam. Media and influencers will be able to go hands on with Those Who Remain at gamescom, by appointment, at the Wired Productions booth, c-050, in Business Hall 2.2, alongside the portfolio of other Wired Production titles on showcase.

For more information, visit http://www.thosewhoremain.com or follow the game now to receive future updates on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/camel101/ or Twitter https://twitter.com/MrCamel101.

Two Sentence Horror Stories Coming to The CW

2019/08/06

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August 6, 2019 – THE CW is debuting the award-winning Stage 13 anthology series TWO SENTENCE HORROR STORIES on Thursday, August 8 with two back-to-back episodes @9 p.m. ET/PT and @9:30 p.m. ET/PT.

Created by Vera Miao (Outfest and Streamy award winninig writer/director/producer), the series will consist of eight singularly themed half-hours featuring Nicole Kang (“Batwoman”), Jim Parrack (“Suicide Squad”) and Aleyse Shannon (“Charmed”), among others.

Executive produced by Miao (“Best Friends Forever”), Emily Wiedemann (“Creative Control”) and Chazz Carfora (“Stories From The Felt”), TWO SENTENCE HORROR STORIES is from Stage 13 in association with Warner Bros.

Thursday, August 8 (8/8/19):
9 p.m. ET/PT: “Gentleman”
9:30 p.m. ET/PT: “Squirm”

LOGLINE:
Contemporary tales of horror and haunting for the diverse and digital age. Inspired by the viral fan fiction of two sentence horror stories, this anthology series taps into universal primal fears, filtered through the anxieties of the most connected and racially diverse generation. Despite dizzying advancements in technology, inequality, social progress, and environmental degradation…the things that haunt us are still the same.

ABOUT:
Inspired by the viral fan fiction, ”Two Sentence Horror Stories” is an award-winning, original scripted horror anthology series. Debuting on THE CW on August 8, 2019, each standalone story taps into the expansive world of the horror genre, pressing universal primal fears filtered through the anxieties of a connected and racially diverse generation.

Created by writer/director/producer Vera Miao, each half-hour episode offers a distinct and popular horror subgenre experience while tackling today’s most relevant and topical social issues. Developed from the award-winning digital short-form series, Miao assembled an impressive writers room for the half-hour version with a creative team who found a personal connection to her vision of refreshing the horror genre.

Age of Wonders: Planetfall Launch Trailer

2019/08/06

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STOCKHOLM – AUGUST 6, 2019 – Paradox Interactive and Triumph Studios today released Age of Wonders: Planetfall, a new sci-fi entry within the critically-acclaimed Age of Wonders series of turn-based strategy games. Available now on PC, PlayStation®4, and Xbox One for a suggested retail price of $49.99 / £44.99 / €49.95, the single and multiplayer odyssey offers tactical combat and in-depth empire building within the ruins of a fallen galactic empire.

Watch the Amazon and Vanguard factions go head to head in their fight to take over the planet within Planetfall’s launch trailer:

“It’s incredible to launch Planetfall as our first project together with the team at Triumph. The Age of Wonders series is well-known within the turn-based strategy community for its broad variety of tools at the player’s disposal to wreak havoc or negotiate peace. We’re really looking forward to seeing what kind of empires our players create,” said Ebba Ljungerud, CEO at Paradox Interactive.

“The new sci-fi setting in Planetfall presented a ton of opportunities for our team to create new lore, technologies, and other in-game features that change how the series behaves,” said Lennart Sas, CEO and Game Director at Triumph Studios. “This is a new generation for Age of Wonders.”

In Planetfall, emerge from the cosmic dark age of a fallen galactic empire and build a new future for your people. Build your empire with one of six unique factions, ranging from the militant Vanguard to the dinosaur-riding Amazons and the cyborg-zombies of the Assembly. Progress through each faction’s missions using your wits, military strength and diplomacy, exploring planetary ruins and encountering other survivors as you unravel the history of a shattered civilization. Fight, build, negotiate and technologically advance your way to utopia in a deep single player campaign, on random skirmish maps, and against friends in multiplayer via online, hotseat, and asynchronous modes.

Age of Wonders: Planetfall is available for digital download on Steam, the PlayStation Store, and the Xbox Store or as a physical edition. The Deluxe Edition ($59.99) includes the Bravado Bundle and Spacerpunk cosmetic packs, as well as the Infested Worlds scenario planet. The Premium Edition ($89.99) additionally offers players access to three upcoming expansions and a platform-specific instant reward.

For more information about Age of Wonders: Planetfall, please visit: www.aow-planetfall.com.

Silver Chains Launch Trailer

2019/08/06

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August 6th, 2019 – Headup just released their first-person horror adventure Silver Chains on Steam and GOG. You will get it for only $21.24 in the first days by a 15% release discount.

In Silver Chains you play as a man who finds himself in a gigantic rotten estate after a car accident. Looking for help, he’s quickly getting aware of his situation being much more frightening than just a broken car: He isn’t alone in this mansion – something evil is in there as well, hiding in the shadows…

To bring you into the perfect mood for today’s release, we strongly recommend watching the brand-new Launch Trailer:

While Silver Chains will be available for PC today, console players will be able to sneak through Manning Manor a bit later. Versions for PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch will be available in Q1 2020.

SEGA Unveils Gamescom 2019 Lineup

2019/08/06

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August 6, 2019 – SEGA has today revealed its line-up for gamescom 2019, where visitors will be treated to a first-hand look at an all-new AAA game that has yet to be revealed to the public, the highly anticipated Catherine: Full Body, Two Point Hospital on consoles, and the retro-inspired SEGA Mega Drive Mini. All will be available at the Koch Media stand in Hall 9.1, C015.

SEGA/ATLUS will showcase the beautifully remastered update of the cult classic RPG/puzzle game, Catherine: Full Body – Launches 3 September 2019. Players will get the chance to try the demo which contains cutscenes that provide context to the title’s complex and nuanced narrative. Plus, there will be a playable segment from early in the game, which showcases several gameplay features; such as a variety of puzzles, character interaction/development and more.

Sharing the spotlight is the critically acclaimed Two Point Hospital on PS4, Xbox One and Switch, developed by Two Point Studios. It’s the ultimate management sim where you play the role of hospital administrator who must build, cure, and improve in an ever-changing and atypical healthcare environment. Visitors to the stand will be the first in the world to experience Two Point Hospital on consoles by completing the first chapter.

Are you ready for a blast from the past? The long-awaited SEGA Mega Drive Mini, coming to stores 4 October 2019 in Europe, will be available to visitors of the stand and all 42 games will be playable using a GIANT, fully functioning SEGA Mega Drive controller! The nostalgic console includes some of the most popular games released by SEGA including the much-loved Sonic The Hedgehog and the iconic Streets of Rage series. Other glorious titles included in the SEGA Mega Drive Mini include Darius, Road Rash II, Virtua Fighter 2, Ghouls and Ghosts, Strider, Kid Chameleon, and many more.

gamescom 2019 runs from August 20-24, 2019 so if you’re attending, be sure to come and check out SEGA’s line-up on the Koch Media stand, Hall 9.1, C015. For more information about SEGA, log on to www.sega.co.uk or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Bionik Unveils Nintendo Switch BT Audio Adapter

2019/08/05

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Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch

LOS ANGELES, CA – Aug 5, 2019 – Bionik™, manufacturer of innovative and high-quality gaming accessories, today launched its BT Audio Sync, a Bluetooth audio solution for the Nintendo Switch. The BT Audio Sync is now available for purchase at Bionikgaming.com, Amazon, and select retailers for MSRP $39.99.

The BT Audio Sync enables Nintendo Switch owners to connect their favorite Bluetooth-enabled headphones to their Nintendo Switch. Featuring a stable connection up to a range of 32 feet, the compact device can plug directly into the Nintendo Switch’s USB-C port when in handheld mode or its dock via USB adaptor. Gamers using the BT Audio Sync in handheld mode can continue charging their Nintendo Switch using the accessory’s USB type-C passthrough. BT Audio Sync is powered by the console — no batteries required — and supports up to two pairs of headphones at a time for local multiplayer gaming.

To learn more about Bionik and its various products, visit:
Website: bionikgaming.com
Follow us on Twitter: @bionikgaming
Follow us on Instagram: @bionikgaming

Slitherine Acquires Master of Magic Franchise

2019/08/05

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Epsom, August 5th 2019 – In a continuous bid to update and modernize popular strategy IPs and bringing them to the 21st century, Slitherine has acquired the full publishing rights to the Master of Magic franchise from Atari. This is one of the most recognizable names in videogames history. It’s one of the key pillars of turn-based strategy gaming and it has created a genre of its own that is still alive and thriving today. Master of Magic first released on MS-DOS twenty-five years ago in 1994 and it quickly became one of the most cherished games of its genre with its infinite replayability and the sheer number of customisation options it gave to the players.

“We are looking forward to working on this immensely popular franchise”, said Iain McNeil, development director at Slitherine. “We know there is a high level of responsibility when we try and develop sequels or successors to popular IPs. We have proven it is possible to fulfil players expectations with the likes of Panzer Corps when it comes to work on these legendary products”.

Sequels to Close Combat and Fantasy General, both coming this year, are also a testament of Slitherine’s ongoing mission in this space.

“The foundations of what we play today are still traced back to that golden age of gaming. We cannot ignore that, like we cannot ignore that technology has moved on with player’s expectations in other areas such as social integration, multiplayer, narration, ease-of-access and more. It will be a challenge, but we are happy to accept it and try our best to make a game that does justice to the brand”.

Romance of The Three Kingdoms XIV Announcement Trailer

2019/08/01

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Burlingame, Calif. – August 1, 2019 – KOEI TECMO America is proud to announce the return of one of their most iconic franchises, as the historical strategy game Romance of The Three Kingdoms XIV is currently in development for the PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System and digitally on Windows PC via Steam®.

The latest iteration of the classic tactical series is once again set during the fall of the Han Dynasty in ancient China; where battles take place in a boundary-free scramble for land. The game’s map showcases the territory captured and the thrill of expansion using a simplified color system – paying homage to the original Romance of The Three Kingdoms XIV, released on PC back in 1985. Everything from war to diplomatic affairs will be geared toward managing and gathering land as players attempt to spread their strategies at will across the vast China map.

In addition, RTK14 will adopt the ruler-based system from RTK9 and RTK11 in order to help return classic gameplay to the series. This means that all actions – from domestic, to political, to battle – will now take place on a single map. Greater individuality among characters will also be on display; with officers from the Three Kingdoms, like Liu Bei and Guan Yu, asserting themselves at various situations in order to fully immerse players into the game’s rich history. But that’s not all, as a new Evolved Artificial Intelligence system is also being implemented to challenge players across repeated playthroughs. With organizations now determined through each ruler’s ideals, different game experiences are now possible via different rulers. Even within the same faction; different policies now bring with them different strategies for expansion, making the wise use of various officers a cornerstone of advanced gameplay.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV is scheduled for a western release in early 2020.

THQ Nordic Unveils Darksiders: The Forbidden Land Board Game

2019/08/01

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Vienna, Austria and Austin, Texas, August 1st, 2019 – For the first time in history, all Four Horsemen of the Darksiders video games are playable at the same time! You and up to four of your friends can now play Darksiders together. Darksiders: The Forbidden Land is a co-operative dungeon crawler board game for 1-5 players. Take on the role of your favourite Horseman and battle alongside your fellow Riders through an entirelynew storyline set in the Darksiders universe. Fight your way through to the hordes of monsters to defeat The Jailer and vanquish evil forever!

Game Details
With asymmetric player abilities, you can play as War, Death, Fury or Strife and experience the game completely differently each time. Beside 61 phenomenally detailed and pre-painted minis, the game includes customisable decks of cards for each Rider. That means that even multiple games with the same rider will be different. Manage your cards well, as you will be using them to move, attack enemies and upgrade your rider using Darksiders: The Forbidden Land’s unique new card economy mechanic. But don’t blow through them too quickly though, because once your deck runs out you’ve lost the battle.

The included Campaign Book has a thrilling story spread over 19 different levels – grouped into multiple scenarios – to play through. These can be tackled in sequence for an entire campaign play-through, players may choose to focus on a single scenario for a shorter gaming session, or even just play through a single level. With a variety of enemies as well as numerous modular hex-tile game boards included in the game, we also look forward to seeing fan-created custom levels and scenarios!

But wait…
We mentioned this game is playable with up to five people, but there are only Four Horsemen. How does that work? One of you can play as the game master, that’s how! Without the game master, there are rules determining how the enemies of the Four Horsemen will behave, but with a game master controlling the monsters an extra level of challenge is added as suddenly they can move tactically.

Board game Darksiders: The Forbidden Land contents

61 pre-painted (!) Miniatures – including War, Death, Fury, Strife and the massive End-Boss the Jailer as high quality pre-painted miniatures
124 Tokens
36 Multi-Hex-Space Modular Boards
423 Cards
4 Player Boards
Custom Dice
Rulebook
Campaign Book

Darksiders: The Forbidden Land will only be available through the Darksiders Genesis Nephilim Edition! Pre-order here: https://darksiders.com/order-here/

Darksiders Genesis Nephilim Edition
The Nephilim Edition will be available in selected retailers for an SRP of € 379.99 | $ 379.99 | £ 349.99 and contains the following items:

Darksiders Genesis game
Official board game Darksiders: The Forbidden Land
Strife Figurine
Steelbook
Artbook
Soundtrack
Sticker Sheet