January 27, 2019 – A new JUMP FORCE trailer highlighting newly announced characters from the NARUTO universe and Dragon Quest: The Adventures of Dai, is now available at the following YouTube address:
JUMP FORCE celebrates the 50-year anniversary of Japan’s influential Weekly Shonen Jump magazine by pitting its most popular franchises together including DRAGON BALL Z, ONE PIECE, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, and many more in this electrifying area-based brawler. JUMP FORCE will be available for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM on February 15, 2019. Fans who pre-order the JUMP FORCE Ultimate Edition will be able to start playing JUMP FORCE three days early on February 12, 2019!
LOS ANGELES (Jan. 24, 2019) – With today’s release of the gameplay overview video, KINGDOM HEARTS and Disney fans can find out everything they need to know to master the powerful Keyblades and help the light prevail against the darkness ahead of the launch of KINGDOM HEARTS III on January 29, 2019.
As the Heartless invade the universe, players must prepare Sora and his friends to protect the Disney and Pixar worlds against darkness and unlock the mysterious power of the Keyblades, which only the strong of heart can wield. For the first time in the KINGDOM HEARTS series, the Keyblades have the ability to transform into different forms with powerful new abilities and dazzling attacks inspired by the characters and elements of each world.
Players can also learn how to use elemental magic for offensive and defensive purposes, such as creating ice slides and wind vortexes to navigate through the chaos in battle. Taking the form of classic Disney rides, players can utilize the power of the Attractions, or team up with Donald, Goofy and other legendary characters from Disney and Pixar worlds to turn the tides against the darkness.
The new footage also gives fans a glimpse of the Gummi Ship and how to augment its speed, shield, firepower, and design as they journey between worlds, as well as the various other activities they will encounter along the way, including a trip down memory lane with classic Kingdom minigames inspired by 1980’s-era LCD games and iconic Disney animated shorts.
January 24, 2019 – Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2, the massive space RTS from Tindalos Interactive and Focus Home Interactive, based on the original tabletop game from Games Workshop, releases later today, January 24. A new Launch Trailer will prepare you for epic space battles as all the fury of 12 factions clash for dominance in skirmish and ranked multiplayer, while three full grand campaigns offer hundreds of hours of single-player and co-op content.
With a focus on bringing naval battle strategy into the 41st millennium, Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 has you considering ship speeds, engagement angles, torpedoes, and strike craft while navigating the fantastical and daemonic special abilities of this dark future. Design and customise your fleet through a fully open points system, picking from one of over 80 sub-factions and dozens of fleet upgrades across seven ship classes and 12 distinct factions.
Also announced today are the plans for post-launch content for Armada 2. This will include the full release of co-op mode in March, alongside quality of life updates and new ships in the short term. Further down the line we plan to add an epic skirmish and unranked multiplayer mode that allows for massive-scale battles with no fleet point limit, using some of the largest ships to ever grace or terrorise the galaxy. Thanks to the incredible support for the game already received from the community, Focus Home Interactive and Tindalos have also begun development on a fourth grand campaign. More details will be revealed soon.
January 23, 2019 – Sh*t just got real. Face off against the ruthless highwaymen and their leaders the Twins as you fight to survive in a dangerous post-apocalyptic frontier. Form unexpected alliances, build a deadly arsenal of makeshift weapons and gear using the remnants of the old world to survive against all new threats. Far Cry New Dawn will be available on PS4, Xbox One and PC on February 15th, 2019
January 23, 2019 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today revealed the first official trailer for The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame, giving fans a sneak peek at Emmet, Lucy and their friends as they journey across unexplored worlds and encounter an array of mysterious creatures. Get ready to join 100+ new and fan-favorite characters including Batman, President Business, Benny, General Mayhem and many more when the game launches for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC on February 26, 2019.
Hustle over to see all the jam-packed action unfold in the new trailer here:
Fremont, CA – January 22, 2019 – Today AOC, a worldwide leader in monitor display technology, announces two new curved gaming monitors to add to their premium AGON 3 Series collection – the AG273QCG and the AG273QCX.
The AGON 3 Series is made for gaming enthusiasts who want stunning visual displays with no stuttering, tearing or lagging. Ideal for RPG or simulation games, the AGON 3 Series curved monitors allow for an immersive gaming experience with the HDR with FreeSync and G-SYNC technology. Gamers can enjoy the smoothest and fastest gaming experience with a serious competitive edge. Plus, the AGON 3 Series features the AGON Game Light FX on the back of the monitors, which is a ring of highly customizable RGB LED lights that can create thousands of different colors for immersive ambient lighting when gaming at night.
The AG273QCG is a curved 27-inch, QHD HDR gaming monitor with a refresh rate of 165Hz, 1ms response time and G-SYNC technology by NVIDIA. It features G-SYNC that delivers advanced HDR display with minimal input lag, high refresh rates and ultra-low motion blur. G-SYNC synchronizes the display’s refresh rates to the GPU in gamers’ Adaptive-Sync compatible PC to eliminate screen-tearing and minimize display stutter and input lag. G-SYNC ensures a stutter-free and tear-free gaming experience at any frame rate for ultra-fast responsiveness. Compared to other monitors, objects look sharper, gameplay is more responsive and fluid, and scenes appear instantly and more vibrant.
The AG273QCG features a 2560 x 1440 QHD screen with a 1800R curve. The curved VA panel offers vibrant colors for a more exciting and immersive visual experience while gaming. Because our eyes are curved, they have a limited field of view. The monitor curvatures conforms to the way we see and helps reduce eye fatigue while putting you in the center of the action.
The AG273QCX is a curved, 27-inch QHD DisplayHDR 400 gaming monitor with a refresh rate of 144Hz, 1ms response time and AMD’s FreeSync2 technology. FreeSync2 is AMD’s HDR-compatible technology that correctly maps colors to HDR. The AG273QCX features a 2560 x 1440 QHD display with a 1800R curve. The curved VA panel offers vibrant colors with high dynamic range for a more exciting and immersive visual experience while gaming.
The display features AMD FreeSync2 technology to provide a smooth, fast and visually stunning gaming experience, with support for HDR visuals. FreeSync2 synchronizes the display’s refresh rates to the GPU in gamers’ AMD-powered PCs to eliminate screen-tearing and minimize display stutter and input lag. This results in fluid and responsive gameplay, with objects appearing sharper and scenes appearing instantly and more vibrant compared to other monitors.
The AGON 3 Series also features AOC monitor technologies, including Shadow Control and Flicker-Free Technology. With Shadow Control from AOC, gamers can bring the battle out of the shadows by adjusting the levels to increase contrast for better dark areas without affecting the rest of the screen. The AGON 3 Series also features eye-protecting AOC Flicker-Free Technology to reduce eye strain, discomfort, and fatigue during extended gaming sessions. Unlike normal gaming monitors which regulate brightness with Pulse Width Modulation, the Flick-Free Technology from AOC regulates brightness with a direct current backlight system to reduce flicker and relieve eye discomfort.
The AG273QCX is now available at Amazon and NewEgg for $500.00 MSRP and the AG273QCG is now available at Amazon and NewEgg for $650.00 MSRP.
London, Wednesday 23rd January – Curve Digital and Hugecalf Studios’ comical construction puzzler When Ski Lifts Go Wrong is leaving Early Access today on Steam. Following today’s Nintendo Europe Indie Highlights presentation, the Nintendo Switch edition of When Ski Lifts Go Wrong is also available right now on the Nintendo Switch™ eShop. Both versions retail for $/€/£14.99 and are also launching with a 15% discount, so there’s never been a better time to hit the slopes.
When Ski Lifts Go Wrong combines the joy of mechanical engineering with the mischievous pratfalls of sending hapless winter sports enthusiasts to their doom. To accompany this commercial launch, new summer environments have been added to the game, bringing the total level count to over 100. The added content also includes new vehicles such as the motorbike and bicycle, additional music, new achievements, Steam trading cards and bug fixes.
The Nintendo Switch™ version incorporates all the content and improvements from the Steam commercial launch version. Additionally on Nintendo Switch™, When Ski Lifts Go Wrong includes touchscreen support and uses the full screenshot and video capabilities of the capture button. On PC, the game includes an MP4 video and GIF export feature so you can share your hilarious moments with friends, whichever platform you choose.
Check out the all new trailer showing the ways in which cute, digital skiers will meet their bitterly cold ends in When Ski Lifts Go Wrong.
When Ski Lifts Go Wrong challenges players to build infrastructures to transport eager riders from one side of the mountain to the other, then wince at the results when their haphazard constructions are put into action, usually sending skiers plummeting to their demise.
Realistic physics make for unimaginable mayhem. This is a game about enjoying each failure, as madcap physics and bloody mishaps make every run feel fresh. You must construct ski-themed courses by rigging chair lifts, gondolas and ramps, then directly control your riders to get them to the finish line unharmed.
“When Ski Lifts Go Wrong features some of the most realistic physics around, much to the chagrin of all the virtual skiers we tortured to perfect this,” said Jonny Hughes, Producer and Game Designer for Hugecalf Studios. ”After more than two years of development, we’re constantly finding new ways to torment the denizens of these doomed slopes.”
“Seeing the response When Ski Lifts Go Wrong has had on Early Access has us stoked to release it not only on Steam, but Switch as well,” said Simon Byron, Publishing Director at Curve Digital. “We’d recommend maybe not playing it on a ski lift though.”
For more on When Ski Lifts Go Wrong‘s development, Hugecalf Studios will be hosting a Reddit AMA on the /r/NintendoSwitch and /r/Steam channels on January 24th and January 25th at 4pm GMT/8am PST/11am EST respectively.
Aside from the 15% launch discount, there are a number of additional promotions available for When Ski Lifts Go Wrong, for owners of Human: Fall Flat on Steam and Nintendo Switch™. Steam users will also have the option to buy When Ski Lifts Go Wrong and Human: Fall Flat together in the fittingly named bundle When Ski Lifts Fall Flat, which will be discounted by 34% during the launch window.
January 21, 2019 – CI Games, the developer and publisher of the acclaimed Sniper Ghost Warrior and The Lords of the Fallen franchises announces today the creation of its publishing label dedicated to indie developers, United Label.
Created in 2002, CI Games has become a recognized independent player in video games, with worldwide operations and key franchises, selling over 7M units of the Sniper Ghost Warrior franchise and 2M units of Lords of the Fallen.
“We are bringing our existing publishing capabilities to talented developers. We started this process with one of our own IPs, by giving the entire project of Lords of the Fallen 2 to Defiant in New York. We are now delighted to start United Label, announcing the first 4 highly-promising games: Röki from Polygon Treehouse, Eldest Souls from Fallen Flag Studios, Tails of Iron from Odd Bug Studios and Horae from Lunaris Iris. United Label will pursue its expansion by gathering creative talents, offering a structure to success and building long-term relationships with developers.” says Marek Tyminski, CEO of CI Games.
Co-founded by two ex-Guerilla Games Art Directors, Polygon Treehouse is bringing a bright new approach to Point & Click Adventure games with Röki. “We created a dark and contemporary fairytale with deep narrative and puzzles, say Tom Jones & Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou, co-founder of Polygon Treehouse. Working with United Label enables us to be part of a creative and dedicated team.”
Eldest Souls is a pixel art RPG adventure game from Fallen Flag Studios. “This is our first game but United Label believed in the game and the team from day-one, they are supporting us to reach our ambitions”, says Francesco Barsotti, co-founder of Fallen Flag Studios.
Tails of Iron is the new game of Odd Bug Studios, the creators of The Lost Bear. “Tails of Iron is a 2D cinematic combat adventure with hand-crafted combat encounters. Joining United Label allows us to accelerate our development as a studio, and to plan for a large reach at release”, says Daniel Robinson, team leader at Odd Bug Studios.
Horae is a roguelike RPG with an original combat system. ”Our goal is to offer a new take on the genre by deeply combining stories, beauty of graphics, and treasures through intense gameplay. Working with United Label came naturally, as they are looking, as we do, at bringing a new approach to existing genres.” says Victor le Fay, co-founder at Lunaris Iris.
Röki and Eldest Souls will be released in 2019, when Tails of Iron and Horae will come in 2020.
Jan 21, 2019 – Manchester, UK. – Merge Games Ltd., is set to release RIOT: Civil Unrest, a real-time riot simulation experience. Launching Feb 5 – 7, 2019 across PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch, RIOT: Civil Unrest is a unique, thought-provoking experience that places you at the heart of some of the world’s most recent confrontations. Spread across four campaigns and over 30 individual scenarios, from Oakland in California to Tahrir Square in Egypt and Caracas in Venezuela, RIOT: Civil Unrest lets players control either the protestors or law enforcement in an effort to portray a balanced view of each event.
Featuring some of the best pixel art graphics ever seen, RIOT: Civil Unrest was born out of the real-life experiences of its artist and creator, Leonard Menchiari. During the summer of 2011 Leonard attended the NO-TAV protests in northern Italy. There he witnessed first-hand the actions of both the protestors and law enforcement officers which lead him to create RIOT: Civil Unrest. He created it to tell the stories and express the emotions felt during these clashes. What triggers the anger and aggression? Often outnumbered, what does a police officer endure during the conflict?
A complex strategy game, RIOT: Civil Unrest sets players objectives for each scenario. It’s then up to the individual to choose how to tackle each situation, employing different strategies and tactics in order to achieve the perfect outcome. Discover if you can you dispel an angry crowd or overcome a well-equipped militia with RIOT: Civil Unrest. Player performance is rated, aggression can lead to a quick, successful outcome but a softer approach may have the same resolution without damaging public opinion.
RIOT: Civil Unrest boasts impressive crowd behaviour. Each individual character has its own artificial intelligence that gives the overall crowd mass very realistic and fluid movement. The PC version also boasts a powerful editor that allows users to create and share their own scenarios. The editor comes complete with additional scenarios made by the Bologna-based development team, including: G20 – Hamburg, Gilets Jaunes – Paris, Shohada Square – Iran and Buenos Aires, Argentina.
RIOT: Civil Unrest will be available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch in early February 2019.
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (January 18, 2019) – Leading interactive entertainment media publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is pleased to announce that ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN is now available for purchase in the Americas for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One with the PC via STEAM® version arriving on February 1, 2019. Developed by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.’s internal Project Aces development team under the leadership of veteran ACE COMBAT Franchise Director, Kazutoki Kono, ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN marks the franchise’s return to the front lines of the video game marketplace. Placing players in the cockpit of the most advanced war planes ever developed, ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN delivers a fierce aerial combat experience through photorealistic visuals, intense dog-fighting action, a multitude of authentic and futuristic aircraft, and a highly immersive storyline. PlayStation®VR owners are treated to an exclusive VR mode featuring additional missions and content.
Developed utilizing Unreal Engine™4, ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN delivers detailed graphics and physics sure to impress new and returning players. Beautifully rendered cloud-filled skies featuring dynamic weather and highly detailed cityscapes enhance the sense of high-performance flight and unparalleled speed, setting the stage for the most engaging aerial battles in the franchise’s 20+ year history. ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN brings to bear an arsenal of ultra-modern super weapons for players to use against throngs of formidable enemies and over-the-top boss battles – a feature the series is famous for. Aces who have proven their combat prowess in ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN’s Campaign Mode can take their dogfighting skills online for furious multiplayer battles with up to eight players in both team deathmatch and regular deathmatch games.
PlayStation®4 players will be further immersed in ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN’s realism through exclusive features developed specifically for the Sony PlayStation®VR which includes three VR combat missions, an Airshow Mode where players choreograph their own airshow, and a Hangar Mode which enables players to walk around and view fighter planes up close in a virtual hangar.
“ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN represents the culmination of over 20 years of aerial combat game development expertise, resulting in the most visually impressive and action-packed ACE COMBAT game to date,” said Eric Hartness, Vice President of Marketing at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “As a marquee title that’s deeply embedded in BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment’s company DNA; the ACE COMBAT franchise’s longevity is derived from its ability to deliver one-of-a-kind aerial combat action, presented through high-fidelity visuals, all wrapped in unique and spellbinding storylines. We’re proud of the work that’s been done by the Project Aces team and we look forward to players enjoying the latest chapter of this legendary series.”
ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN is rated “T” for TEEN by the ESRB. The game is available now in the Americas for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One. The PC version of the game will be available via STEAM on February 1, 2019. To learn more about ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN, head over to http://www.acecombat.com. To find out more about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.’s other products, please visit: http://www.bandainamcoent.com/home.html or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS or join the conversation on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.
