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Hearthstone Animated Short: Hearth and Home

2017/08/23
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Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

IRVINE, Calif.—August 23, 2017—Blizzard Entertainment today debuted Hearth and Home, a brand-new musical animated short that explores the story of Hearthstone®’s mystical Tavern—the setting for Blizzard’s smash-hit digital strategy card game. Hearth and Home is a whimsical introduction to the Tavern and its patrons and serves as the first in an upcoming series of animated shorts, as well as comics, that draw players into the game’s distinctively charming setting.

The Tavern is a warm and welcoming place full of laughter, camaraderie, and good-natured competition, and home to a charming cast of characters assembled from every corner of Azeroth. This includes vibrant and (mostly) friendly folks such as Malto, the kindly old mage; and Sarge, the Tavern’s resident mouse. The personalities in this ethereal inn draw inspiration from the many types of Hearthstone players who enjoy Hearthstone in real life. Whether they’re seasoned pros or just getting into the game like the young protagonist Ava, there’s a place in the Tavern for everyone.

“With Hearth and Home, our new animated short, we aimed to capture the wonder and magic of Hearthstone—in the Tavern’s welcoming interior, in its colorful patrons, and of course in their catchy song,” said Lydia Bottegoni, senior vice president of Story & Franchise Development at Blizzard Entertainment. “We’re looking forward to sharing more tales from the Hearthstone Tavern featuring Ava and her friends in the months ahead.”

Pull up a chair and watch Hearth and Home, the new Hearthstone animated short, on YouTube.

Earlier this month, Blizzard Entertainment released Knights of the Frozen Throne, the latest expansion for Hearthstone, which is available now for Windows® and Mac® PCs; Windows, iOS, and Android™ tablets; and iOS and Android phones. In Knights of the Frozen Throne, players storm Icecrown Citadel, the Lich King’s frozen fortress, in pursuit of the icy monarch’s unholy power.

The Guild 3 Early Access Date

2017/08/23
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Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Vienna/Austria, August 23 2017: THQ Nordic today announced that its upcoming title The Guild 3 will go into Early Access on September 26th 2017. The full release of the game is expected to be in Q2 2018. A detailed timeline on Early Access timetable, as well as a schedule for updates during Early Access, will be provided shortly after Gamescom.

“After months of internal discussions on which route to take on a couple of features of the final game, we decided to move into Early Access to do the final stretches of the game together with the community”, said Heinrich Meyer, Producer of The Guild 3.

“Usually, we would approach an Early Access route a lot earlier during the development of a project,” commented Jan Binsmaier, Publishing Director at THQ Nordic. “The Guild 3 is based on a very open and simulation heavy game design that we think Early Access is the best possible route to ensure the title matches fans expectations perfectly.”

Fourth Hatchet Film Victor Crowley Announced

2017/08/23
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Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News

August 23, 2017 – Dark Sky Films proudly announces VICTOR CROWLEY, the surprise fourth film in the fan-favorite Hatchet franchise. Kept tightly under wraps for over two years, the slasher reboot unexpectedly debuted tonight at Hollywood’s ArcLight Cinema, shocking fans, celebrities, and industry professionals who gathered this evening to celebrate at an event coined as a “Hatchet 10th Anniversary Celebration.”

Set a decade after the events of the series’ first three films, VICTOR CROWLEY reunites Hatchet mainstays Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th 7 -X’s Jason Voorhees) and Parry Shen (Better Luck Tomorrow) for an all-new, horrifying journey into the haunted, blood-drenched bayou.

In 2007, forty-nine people were brutally torn to pieces in Louisiana’s Honey Island Swamp. Over the past decade, lone survivor Andrew Yong’s claims that local legend Victor Crowley was responsible for the horrific massacre have been met with great controversy, but when a twist of fate puts him back at the scene of the tragedy, Crowley is mistakenly resurrected and Yong must face the bloodthirsty ghost from his past.

VICTOR CROWLEY’s ensemble cast also features Laura Ortiz (2006’s The Hills Have Eyes), Dave Sheridan (Scary Movie), and Brian Quinn (truTV’s “Impractical Jokers”). Writer/director Adam Green proudly returns to the director’s chair of his series that, upon debuting in 2007, was energetically touted as a return to “old school American horror,” and whose maniacal fan-favorite villain quickly secured a place among slasher royalty.

Says Green, “I couldn’t be happier to partner with Dark Sky Films and bring Victor Crowley back to horror fans around the world. Resurrecting the series for its tenth anniversary was our way of saying thank you to everyone in The Hatchet Army and beyond who have supported this series since its inception. This bloodbath is for all of you.”

VICTOR CROWLEY will hit select U.S. theaters in October 2017 as part of Dark Sky Films’ “Victor Crowley Road Show”, wherein writer/director Adam Green (and other cast) will travel with and introduce the film at special one-night screening events across America. Internationally, the film is slated to bow at festivals worldwide – it will receive its international premiere this Saturday, August 26th at FrightFest in London, England. Adam Green and Kane Hodder will be in attendance for the gala screening.

Full road show schedule and additional release information will follow.

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QuakeCon 2017 Schedule, Fallout 4 VR Release Date, and More

2017/08/22
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Geek News, News, QuakeCon, Trailers / Videos

We’re pleased to reveal the schedule of events for QuakeCon 2017, taking place Thursday , August 24th through Sunday, August 27th at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, TX. To celebrate the kick off of the event’s 22nd year, check out our newly released “Welcome Video” which highlights all of the incredible activities, sales and fun planned for this year’s gathering in Dallas, and the just announced launch dates for our three hotly anticipated VR titles:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFqbETAF5Ck.

  • Skyrim VR: November 17th for PSVR (PlayStation 4)
  • DOOM VFR: December 1st for PSVR (PlayStation 4), HTC VIVE (PC)
  • Fallout 4 VR: December 12th for HTC VIVE (PC)

In the Exhibit Hall, which will be open from Thursday to Saturday 10am – 6pm daily, attendees have the opportunity to be some of the first to get hands-on time with the highly anticipated The Evil Within 2, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, and Dishonored: Death of the Outsider, as well as jump into Quake Champions and Bethesda’s upcoming VR titles — Fallout 4 VR, Skyrim VR and DOOM VFR. Plus, watch the million dollar finale of the Quake World Championships live, in person. Attendees can stay up-to-date on all of the latest and greatest activities at the show by downloading the Official QuakeCon App which is available for Apple and Android devices, or check out the schedule via the Windows mobile device web browser.

Fans at home will enjoy great deals on all Bethesda games through the annual QuakeCon Sale, and can also watch the Quake World Championships play out live online by tuning into Twitch.TV/QuakeChampions and Facebook.com/Quake throughout the weekend.

This year, QuakeCon will kick off on Thursday, August 24th at 10am CT and remain open through 12pm CT on Sunday, August 27th. Thanks to the support of id Software and Bethesda Softworks, as well as the 2017 event sponsors and exhibitors, and the dedication of the QuakeCon volunteer staff, QuakeCon is free for general attendees. To pre-register, visit: http://registration.quakecon.org. For more general information on QuakeCon 2017, check out: www.quakecon.org.

A full list of events and activities including details on hours, exhibitors, and sponsors can be found below.

(Please note: All times listed are Central Time.)

FEATURED QUAKE LIVE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ACTIVITIES

  • Thursday, August 24 – Sacrifice Groups – 10am – 4pm
  • Thursday, August 24 – Select Duel Groups – 4:15pm – 10pm
  • Friday, August 25 – Round of 16 Duel – 9am – 11am
  • Friday, August 25 – Quarter Finals Duel – 11:30am – 4pm
  • Friday, August 25 – Semi Finals Duel – 4:30pm – 6:45pm
  • Saturday, August 26 –  Semi Finals Sacrifice A – 9am – 10am
  • Saturday, August 26 – 3rd/4th Place Duel – 10:30am – 11:45am
  • Saturday, August 26 – Semi Finals Sacrifice B – 12pm – 1pm
  • Saturday, August 26 – Finals Duel – 1pm – 3:30pm
  • Saturday, August 26 – Finals Sacrifice – 3:45pm – 5:00pm

FEATURED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

  • Saturday, August 26 – Master Pancake – Austin’s favorite movie mocking maestros – 7pm

FEATURED TABLE TOP VILLAGE ACTIVITIES

  • Thursday, August 24 – Ticket to Ride Table Top Tournament
  • Friday, August 25 – Settlers of Catan Table Top Tournament
  • Friday, August 25 – Friday Night Magic Tournament
  • Saturday, August 26 – Magic the Gathering Star City Invitational Quarterly Qualifier

Please note: The Table Top Village will be open for the duration of QuakeCon. The full schedule of events can be found here and will be available on the Official QuakeCon App (Apple, Android, Windows).

EXHIBIT HALL PASSPORT PROGRAM

Play our newest games and win some great prizes. This year’s Bethesda booth will feature a QuakeCon Passport Program where playing our games (Wolfenstein II, The Evil Within 2, Quake Champions, Dishonored: Death of the Outsider) can lead to some fantastic prizes. You can win amazing prizes, including Raffle Tickets for the 10th Annual ‘Ultimate Power Up Sweepstakes”. For a second chance to win, simply stop by the booth and show that you have The Elder Scrolls: Legends downloaded on your phone or tablet. Good luck!

FEATURED EXHIBIT HALL EVENTS

This year’s Exhibit Hall hours, non-profit partners, exhibitors and sponsors are listed below. In addition to the events above, the Exhibit Hall’s Ventrilo Event Stage will feature numerous presentations and activities from our 2017 exhibitors and sponsors – including a QR scavenger hunt for great prizes. And don’t miss out on the hilarious and fun mini-games brought to you by our Community Engagement team! The full Ventrilo Event Stage schedule will be available on the Official QuakeCon App (Apple, Android, Windows).

Exhibit Hall Hours:

  • Thursday, August 24th: 10am – 6pm
  • Friday, August 25th: 10am – 6pm
  • Saturday, August 26th: 10am – 6pm

QuakeCon 2017 Non-Profit Partners:

  • 1UpOnCancer
  • Dallas Pets Alive
  • Extra Life
  • nonPareil Institute
  • American Red Cross
  • GameChanger

QuakeCon 2017 Sponsors / Exhibitors:

  • 5-hour Energy
  • A10 Networks
  • Alienware
  • AMD
  • Attic Space Games
  • BAWLS
  • Boothya
  • Corsair Components, Inc
  • CPU Magazine
  • EK Water Blocks
  • Fantasy Flight
  • Filthy Casual
  • Fractal Design
  • Magic Box
  • Meeple Solutions
  • Modders Inc
  • More Fun Comics & Games
  • MSI Computer
  • New Blood Interactive
  • Razer
  • SolarFlare Games
  • Sumuri LLC
  • ThinkGeek
  • Twitch Interactive, Inc
  • Ventrilo
  • Versus Evil

The Crew 2 Release Date and New Trailer

2017/08/22
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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

COLOGNE, Germany— August 22, 2017 — Today, Ubisoft® announced that The Crew® 2, the newest iteration in the revolutionary open-world driving franchise The Crew®, will launch on March 16, 2018. The game will be available on PlayStation®4 Pro computer entertainment system, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the family of Xbox One devices and Windows PC. Players can still sign up now for a chance to have beta access at http://thecrewgame.com/beta.

From coast to coast, players will experience the thrill of a huge, varied and action-packed open world USA completely reshaped for motorsports. In The Crew 2, drivers will explore America and compete to be a champion of Motornation by collecting a wide variety of exotic cars, bikes, boats and planes and dominating the motorsports scene on the land, on the water and in the air. They will find challenges and inspiration among four different motorsports families: street racing, off-road, pro-racing and freestyle, and are a given a deep set of options among a wide selection of vehicle types.

For the first time ever, The Crew 2 offers the Fast Fav feature, giving players the ability to seamlessly switch between their favorite ground, water and air vehicles with the push of a button. Players can race full throttle off the Golden Gate Bridge and transform instantly into a speedboat as they hit the Bay, catch a huge wave and seamlessly transition into a stunt plane and fly away into the sunset. Players enjoy total freedom to ride any way they want in the familiar landscapes of The Crew 2’s vast open world.

For those who prefer the thrill of the race, players will also put their racing skills to the test in the widest range of competitive disciplines. In addition to previously announced street racing, powerboat racing, aerobatics, jetsprint and rally raid, three more disciplines are being introduced this week at Gamescom. Drift will have street racing fans burn rubber and take every curve in style to score points with every glorious slide, while the Alpha Grand Prix single-seater is tailored for the pro-racers in search of the perfect line. Carved in the heart of nature, a Motocross muddy track is waiting for off-road specialists to master the dirt and own every bump.

The Crew 2 allows players, solo or with friends, to fully express their creativity and skills, sharing unique moments of fun and extreme sensations. On their way to becoming the greatest motorsport champion, players will be able to track their actions and spot every wow moment of their journey. With LIVE Replay, The Crew 2 provides them with a light and user-friendly tool that will automatically record every glorious feat into a fully staged video clip to share with the world or to brag with their friends.

This week, Ubisoft is also announcing The Crew 2 pre-order offers.

Players pre-ordering The Crew 2 will get The Legendary Motors Pack which includes

  • Mercedes-AMG C 63 Touring Car 2016
  • HARLEY-DAVIDSON® IRON 883™ 2017

For $69.99, players can pre-order The Crew 2 Deluxe Edition which features

  • The Legendary Motors Pack
  • The Crew 2 Motorsports Deluxe Pack, which includes:
    • FORD F-150 RAPTOR RACE TRUCK 2017
    • ABARTH 500 2008 MONSTER TRUCK EDITION
    • PILATUS PC-21 aerobatics plane
    • Three unique racing outfits to customize your player avatar

Pre-Ordering The Crew 2 Gold Edition will allow players to get The Crew 2 three days early on March 13, 2018.

The Gold Edition includes

  • The Season Pass,
  • The Legendary Motors Pack
  • The Crew 2 Motorsports Deluxe Pack

The digital edition is $99.99.

The physical edition for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 system is $109.99. For the NCSA region, a collector’s SteelBook is also included.

Players can start their The Crew 2 vehicle collection right now with The Crew Rewards Program. By completing a series of monthly challenges in the first instalment of The Crew, they can unlock up to 18 vehicles in The Crew 2, including exclusive air and water vehicles: www.thecrewgame.com/rewardsprogram/

For the latest news on The Crew and all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit www.ubiblog.com

For more information about The Crew 2, please visit http://thecrewgame.com/ and please follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/thecrewgame.usa and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/TheCrewGame or hashtag #TheCrew2.

MGM Grand Unveils Free-Roam Multiplayer VR Experience

2017/08/22
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Geek News, News

LAS VEGAS (August 22, 2017) – MGM Grand Hotel & Casino and Zero Latency, the irrefutable world-leader in location-based free-roam Virtual Reality (VR) entertainment, will introduce Las Vegas’ first multi-player free-roam VR experience inside LEVEL UP gaming lounge on September 8.

The arena, “Virtual Reality Powered by Zero Latency,” will immerse up to eight players in a completely interactive digital universe, allowing them to physically navigate considerable distances through the 2,000-square-foot arena while collaborating with other players in heart-racing challenges.

Zero Latency CEO Tim Ruse noted, “When it comes to playing games, and exploring new worlds in virtual reality, more people means more fun. Technology can often be isolating but we are determined to continue to design games and experiences that bring people together to have mind-blowing VR adventures and forge real memories that can last a lifetime. We’re excited to bring this experience to Las Vegas, our first West Coast location.”

Teams can choose from three different games for a 30-minute experience, depending on what kind of adventure they seek.

  • Zombie Survival – The team is trapped in a zombie apocalypse, with the undead lurking around every corner ready to attack. Armed with a comprehensive arsenal of weapons, survivors must band together to take down wave after wave of zombies and rebuild safety barriers before extraction by the rescue team.
  • Singularity – Something has gone wrong in a secretive military research space station. While investigating the mystery, teams must battle rogue robots and killer drones through narrow corridors and the zero-gravity environment of space.
  • Engineerium – This puzzle adventure is set in a fantastical world with flying whales, giant parrots and colorful creatures. Players of all ages are challenged to solve physics-based problems as a team to advance along floating platforms high above the exotic planet below.

Featuring an open space with no obstacles, the arena enables teams to freely explore the virtual environment together. Wireless goggles and wearable computers make the adventure even more realistic, letting players lose themselves in the game without being tethered. While battling through the simulation, teammates will see each other as full-motion avatars and stay in constant communication to strategize, call for backup and ultimately compete for the highest score.

Integrated into LEVEL UP, MGM Grand’s tech-savvy gaming lounge, this exhilarating VR technology complements its collection of new-to-market skill-based games and traditional favorites perfect for enhancing the social environment and sparking friendly competition.

“We were looking to bring a unique entertainment element to MGM Grand and found the perfect fit with Zero Latency. This company creates virtual reality gaming experiences using astounding technology,” said President and COO of MGM Grand Scott Sibella. “There is simply nothing like this anywhere in Las Vegas and we’re proud that MGM Grand is the first in the city to roll out an exciting and fun virtual “wow moment” for our guests.”

Each playthrough is a unique experience with success measured both by a personal score and a team score. Players stay in contact with each other through Razer-integrated headphone / microphone units and are outfitted with OSVR HDK2 virtual reality headsets while wearing a military-grade backpack containing a high-performance Alienware PC gaming computer. They carry a perfectly weighted, custom-made simulated weapon for game sessions that require firepower.

The first Zero Latency arena debuted in 2015 in Melbourne, Australia to six-week-long waiting lists. Since then, nine additional Zero Latency-powered arenas have opened across four continents. Zero Latency’s innovative and patent-pending motion-traction system allows for the industry-leading feat of accommodating eight players in one game simultaneously.

Reservations to experience Virtual Reality Powered by Zero Latency at LEVEL UP inside MGM Grand will be available starting September 8. Visit MGM Grand online for more information.

Square Enix Unveils Massive Gamescom Lineup

2017/08/22
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Geek News, News

LONDON (22nd August 2017) –  Square Enix Ltd., today revealed its full line-up for Gamescom 2017 in Cologne, Germany, featuring an impressive roster of its latest and upcoming gaming highlights across two locations in Hall 9.

To mark the opening of the show SQUARE ENIX revealed new information for a variety of titles in the portfolio. Updates include expansions to the FINAL FANTASY® XV universe with the newly announced Windows Edition, the announcement of the technically enhanced Rise of the Tomb Raider® on Xbox One X,  and also a release date for the upcoming team-based brawler DISSIDIA® FINAL FANTASY NTwhich will be available for the PlayStation®4 on 30th January 2018.

Playable titles at the SQUARE ENIX booth include, the exhilarating team-based brawler DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT, the next game in the award-winning episodic LIFE IS STRANGE™ franchise, LIFE IS STRANGE: BEFORE THE STORM, the HD remaster of a series classic FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE™, and the latest title from Tokyo RPG Factory LOST SPHEAR. 

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online fans are called to arms at both the SQUARE ENIX booth and the FINAL FANTASY XIV: BATTLE ARENA (Hall 9, C50 – ESL Area) to take part in daily battle challenges, which include enemies from its second critically-acclaimed expansion, Stormblood™. Anyone unable to make it to Germany can watch the whole show, including interviews with Producer/Director Naoki Yoshida and a cosplay contest, at twitch.tv/finalfantasyxiv.

In a huge area dedicated to the latest updates in the FINAL FANTASY XV Universe, visitors can experience the first public hands-on demo for FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION, try their hand at the brand-new PlayStation®VR fishing adventure, MONSTER OF THE DEEP®: FINAL FANTASY XVand play the upcoming multiplayer expansion FINAL FANTASY XV -MULTIPLAYER EXPANSION: COMRADES.

In addition, fans are also invited to experience classic titles in the FINAL FANTASY series in a very special retro trip to celebrate the series’ 30th anniversary. Fans of the critically acclaimed mobile-RPG,FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS®, can also look forward to special activities at the SQUARE ENIX booth with photo opportunities with beloved character Fina throughout the show and a signing session with Producer, Hiroki Fujimoto, from 14:00–15:00 PM (CEST) on Thursday 24th August.

Finally, Square Enix Collective is proud to present five titles from its current portfolio of forthcoming indie releases, in the form of BATTALION 1944™, DEADBEAT HEROES™, FORGOTTON ANNE™, OH MY GODHEADS™, and TOKYO DARK™.

SQUARE ENIX Products 
Fans are invited to visit the SQUARE ENIX Products booth (hall 5.2, A10) to check out over 140 different merchandise items including exclusive pre-sales of FINAL FANTASY XV and KINGDOM HEARTSgoods, brand new action figures, music, card games, silver jewellery, accessories and much more! The SQUARE ENIX Products booth will also be host to an exciting program of events for the FINAL FANTASY Trading Card Game, including demo plays,the first ever German national tournament and many more special guests and giveaways!

FINAL FANTASY Trading Card Game
With over 5.5 million boosters shipped worldwide, the FINAL FANTASY Trading Card Game has taken the world by storm and is returning to Gamescom this year. Demo plays will be organised at the SQUARE ENIX Products Booth and participants will obtain an exclusive promotional card, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the FINAL FANTASY series. The convention will also host the first ever German national tournament where 16 regional winners will compete to secure one of the four slots in European final in October. The event will be streamed live on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th August from10:30AM (CEST) on the SQUARE ENIX Germany YouTube Channel. More surprises are to be expected with special guests and giveaways!

TITLE DETAILS (by alphabetical order):

DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT 
Platform: PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system
Developer: Square Enix/Team Ninja (Koei Tecmo)
Release: 30th January 2018
Developed in partnership with Team Ninja from KOEI TECMO GAMES, DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NTpresents a new and refreshing team-based brawler experience featuring exhilarating 3vs3 team battles. Combining seamless gameplay, FINAL FANTASY characters and breathtaking worlds from the past 30 years of the franchise, DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT welcomes all gamers to the online battle arena with a completely new style of competitive gaming. In DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT, players can choose from over 20 legendary characters and call forth familiar summons like Ifrit, Shiva and Odin to prevail over the opposing side or to turn the tide of the battle in each match.

FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS
Platform: iOS, Android, Amazon
Developer: Square Enix, gumi Inc.
Release: Available Now
Reaching its first anniversary earlier this year and recently surpassing 25 million downloaded worldwide, FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS is a full-scale FINAL FANTASY adventure made for mobile devices.
Fusing together the epic features of all FINAL FANTASY titles, including captivating story, and a classic turn-based battle system with a simplified mobile interface and pixel art style, FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS is an adventure appealing to both newcomers and long-term fans alike.

FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
Platform: PlayStation®4 system
Developer: Square Enix
Release: Available Now
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE improves upon the 2006 classic FINAL FANTASY XII with a multitude of modern enhancements making the game more beautiful and easier to play than ever. The HD remaster introduces a reconstructed battle design, the brand-new Zodiac Job System and stark visual and sound improvements, making FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE the perfect opportunity for players both new and returning to experience the ultimate grand adventure through the world of Ivalice in an entirely new and improved way.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood
Platform: PlayStation®4, Windows PC
Developer: Square Enix
Release: Available Now
Stormblood is the second premium expansion for the critically-acclaimed MMORPG. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, which has recently surpassed over ten million players globally. The game continues the story of the Warrior of Light as they join the resistance and set forth to the vast land of Ala Mhigo, challenging new threats across Eorzea™ and embarking on numerous new quests. The expansion features a new level cap increase, multiple new jobs including the Red Mage and Samurai, exploration of underwater environments, battle system updates, new dungeons and much more.

FINAL FANTASY XV: EPISODE PROMPTO
Platform: Xbox One®, PlayStation®4 system
Developer: Square Enix
Release: Out Now
The world of FINAL FANTASY XV continues to expand with the release of Episode Prompto, the new DLC episode where players can experience a brand-new storyline from the perspective of the fan-favourite character, Prompto. In FINAL FANTASY XV: EPISODE PROMPTO players will get a glimpse into the human side of the cheerful photographer, as Prompto Argentum and Aranea Highwind embark across a snowy wilderness with an array of new weapons to battle imperial forces.

FINAL FANTASY XV -MULTIPLAYER EXPANSION: COMRADES
Platform: Xbox One®, PlayStation®4 system
Developer: Square Enix
Release: 2017
Create your own custom avatar and join up to three others online (or fight alongside AI companions) in exciting multiplayer quests. Explore storyline as well as single player quests, make camps for meetups with friends and unlock new customisable items, weapons and more. FINAL FANTASY XV -MULTIPLAYER EXPANSION: COMRADES is an exciting and expansive new way to play, as you battle to bring the light back to Lucis.

FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
Platform: Windows PC
Developer: Square Enix
Release: Early 2018
The ultimate fantasy adventure heads to Windows PC offering cutting-edge technology provided by NVIDIA Gameworks and native 4K (maximum 8K) support for high-resolution displays and HDR10.FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION boasts a wealth of bonus content from the console versions originally available through the Season Pass and free updates, while the new first-person mode allows a more immersive experience than ever before.

LIFE IS STRANGE: BEFORE THE STORM
Platform: Xbox One®,  PlayStation®4 system, Windows PC
Developer: Deck Nine Games™
Release: 31st August for Episode 1
LIFE IS STRANGE: BEFORE THE STORM features Chloe Price, a 16 year-old rebel who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber, a beautiful and popular girl destined for success. When Rachel’s world is turned upside down by a family secret it takes their new found alliance to give each other the strength to overcome their demons.

LOST SPHEAR 
Platform: Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 system and Windows PC (STEAM®)
Developer: Tokyo RPG Factory
Release: 23rd January 2018
Expanding on the beloved I AM SETSUNA™, the LOST SPHEAR adventure begins in a remote town where a young boy, Kanata, awakens from a devastating dream to find his hometown disappearing. To stop the world from being lost forever, Kanata and his comrades set out to rebuild the world around them with the power of Memory by manifesting thoughts into matter.

MONSTER OF THE DEEP: FINAL FANTASY XV
Platform: PlayStation®VR system
Developer: Square Enix
Release: 2017
In the completely new FINAL FANTASY XV VR game, MONSTER OF THE DEEP: FINAL FANTASY XV, players will explore the world’s oceans, lakes, ponds and rivers and participate in a wide variety of fishing challenges, witness stunning details only in PlayStation®VR, and reacquaint themselves with familiar faces like Noctis, Prompto, Ignis, Gladiolus, and more.

RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER
Platform: Xbox One X
Developer: Nixxes/Crystal Dynamics (a Square Enix studio)
Release: 7th November 2017
Developed in partnership with Nixxes Software, the Xbox One X update for the award-winning game includes 4K graphics, and a range of technical enhancements that leverage the full power of the console. The update also introduces three visual modes, so gamers can choose the setting that best suits their play style.  Rise of the Tomb Raider is available now on Xbox 360 and Xbox One. Xbox One X players who already own the game on an Xbox One platform will receive the update for free.

Square Enix Collective

BATTALION 1944
Platform: Windows PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Developer: Bulkhead Interactive™
Release : PC Early Access in 2018
Battalion 1944 is an ‘old-school’ multiplayer WW2 shooter that recaptures the core action of classic multiplayer FPS games and propels WW2 into the next generation. Having grown up playing the sensational WW2 shooters from the turn of the century, the designers at Bulkhead Interactive have utilised the most up-to-date industry technology to create a visceral and heart-thumping multiplayer experience featuring raw, skill-based infantry combat.

DEADBEAT HEROES
Platform: Windows PC, Xbox One
Developer: Deadbeat Productions™
Available: 2017
Deadbeat Heroes is a 3D, movement-based brawler about dodging bullets, stealing super powers and cracking wise. Action in the game is all about celebrating movement, with the ‘Deadbeat Heroes’ playable characters being some of the most agile in videogame history; seamlessly able to leap, dash, wall-run, climb, backflip as well as attack in any direction and perform a wide variety of super-moves. They’ll need this agility as there is no block – these ‘glass cannon’ protagonists are able to dish out damage, but not take it!

FORGOTTON ANNE
Platform: Windows PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Developer: ThroughLine Games™
Available: 2017
Forgotton Anne is a beautiful story-driven, hand-crafted 2D cinematic adventure about the Forgotton Realm, where all mislaid items from the human world – old toys, letters, single socks – end up. With the help of the Forgotlings – creatures composed of these mislaid objects – Anne and Master Bonku, the only humans trapped in this realm, are on a quest to find their way home…

OH MY GODHEADS
Platform: Windows PC
Developer: Titutitech™
Available: Now in Early Access, full launch later in 2017
Oh My Godheads is the world’s first capture-the-head action game for 1-4 players. Capture-the-head is like capture-the-flag, but the flag is an ancient head that’s alive, angry, and after you! Fight with friends to capture these furious, living heads and bring them back to your team’s plinth…if you can. Born from a love of old school multiplayer games like Micro Machines, Worms, and Street Fighter, Titutitech wanted to recreate the fun, fast-paced multiplayer experience of those games while adding full 3D environments for more tactics, more depth, and more replayability. Oh, did we mention it’s got exploding pies?

TOKYO DARK
Platform: Windows PC/ Mac
Developer: Cherrymochi™
Available: 7th September, 2017
Tokyo Dark is a side scrolling point-and-click mystery adventure game for Windows and Mac. As Detective Itō you’ll explore Tokyo – following leads, collecting clues, and making difficult decisions with far-reaching consequences. Tokyo Dark features a huge number of dialogue choices and interactions that affect character attributes and change the outcome of the story. Unlike a visual novel, you’ll control Detective Itō directly as you explore Tokyo, trying to balance your professional duty, personal life, and sanity. Will the past come back to haunt you, or will you stand by your decisions?

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 135 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 71 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 60 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

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Far Cry 5 Extended Gameplay Walkthrough

2017/08/22
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August 21, 2017 – Set in America, a first for the franchise, Far Cry 5 offers players total freedom to navigate a serene-looking yet deeply twisted world as the new junior deputy of fictional Hope County, Montana. Players will find that their arrival accelerates a years-long silent coup by a fanatical doomsday cult, the Project at Eden’s Gate, igniting a violent takeover of the county. Under siege and cut off from the rest of the world, players will join forces with residents of Hope County and form the Resistance. Far Cry 5 releases on February 27, 2018 for PlayStation®4 Pro computer entertainment system and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and the Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X, Xbox One S and Windows PC.

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LEGO Worlds Nintendo Switch Trailer

2017/08/22
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August 22, 2017 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO Group released a teaser trailer in anticipation of the LEGO Worlds Nintendo Switch launch on September 5. Pre-orders are currently available for both the physical and digital versions.

The physical version, priced at $39.99, will include two bonus packs of premium DLC, Classic Space, released in July, and the upcoming Monsters pack, which will be available in October. The digital version, priced at $29.99, includes the base game with the DLC available separately on the eShop. Both premium DLC packs will be available on all other platforms as well at $3.99 each.

LEGO Worlds is a galaxy of imaginative worlds made of digital LEGO bricks where players can explore, discover and create together. The game is currently available for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and STEAM.

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Police Simulator 18 Gamescom Trailer

2017/08/22
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Moenchengladbach/Cologne, Germany, August 22, 2017 – Welcome to Loston Bay! During today’s gamescom press conference in Cologne astragon Entertainment and Bigmoon Entertainment were very happy to give attending media representatives new insights into the game world and gameplay of the upcoming police simulation game POLICE SIMULATOR 18 in the form of an official gamescom trailer.

POLICE SIMULATOR 18 lets the player slip into the role of a real US police officer and discover the interesting challenges and varied tasks that lie waiting for him while patrolling the streets of the sprawling US city of Loston Bay. The player can choose to go on patrol through three different city districts either alone in the game’s single player mode or together with a friend in the cooperative two-person multiplayer mode. The extremely expansive –  and thanks to the use of the Unreal® Engine 4 very lifelike – metropolis can be explored by the player freely either on foot or in one of three distinct patrol cars.

POLICE SIMULATOR 18 will be released worldwide for PC on January 25, 2018.

The official gamescom trailer of POLICE SIMULATOR 18 is now available here

Further information about the development of POLICE SIMULATOR 18 will also be available on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PoliceSimulator18/.