Author - Jerry Paxton

Discovery Launches Discovery Game Studios

New York, NY – June 3, 2019 – Discovery, Inc., the global leader in real-life entertainment, today announced the official launch of Discovery Game Studios, which will serve as a hub for the creation, licensing and distribution of games for PC, video game consoles and mobile game platforms. The games are inspired by Discovery’s extensive list of iconic television series from networks including Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, ID, HGTV and TLC. Discovery Game Studios is currently working directly with major game developer partners, such as Ubisoft, Jam City, Playway Games, Code Horizon Studios and Gamaga, to create and distribute games worldwide that will continue to super-serve Discovery’s superfans in the content areas they love.

“As Discovery continues to evolve and lead in the digital media world, we are always working to find new and exciting ways to interact with our fans and give them more content from their favorite shows,” said Matt Bonaccorso, Director, Marketing and Digital Products at Discovery, Inc. “Whether it’s exploring the world’s harshest environments or most stunning animal life, or investigating true crimes or perfect dress options, Discovery Game Studios is focused on creating innovative and interactive experiences that not only build upon the success of our series, but also surprise and delight our fans.”

“I am incredibly proud to lead Discovery’s innovative and passionate international consumer products team,” said Ian Woods, SVP, International Consumer Products at Discovery, Inc. “With digital games now falling within that organization, Discovery can truly deliver to consumers across all categories and touchpoints of our business.”

With a catalogue of 12 titles currently on the market and another dozen in the works, available games include Gold Rush: The Game, Diesel Brothers: Truck Building Simulator, Red Crimes, Wheeler Deals, Street Outlaws and Discovery #MINDBLOWN, to name a few. Exciting upcoming titles include Deadliest Catch: The Game, Moonshiners: The Game and Naked & Afraid Survival Challenge. Working with a licensed business model, Discovery Game Studios employs an expertise in game design to create the best possible offerings in each genre across all titles. As a global team, they also successfully distribute across international markets.

To learn more about Discovery Game Studios and see a full list of games, visit the website at https://www.games.discovery.com/. Additional information can be found on the Discovery Game Studios Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DiscoveryGameStudios/.

Tour de France 2019 Features Trailer

Lesquin, 3 June 2019 – The Giro d’Italia has just come to an end, and the next major race is the Tour de France 2019, with the video game adaptation due for release June 27 on Xbox One and PlayStation®4. To keep cycling fans happy until then, Bigben and Cyanide are pleased to present what’s new in the 2019 version of the official game, whose cover will feature BORA-hansgrohe team cyclist and three-time world champion, Peter Sagan.

Tour de France 2019 builds on the solid foundation that made this long-running series such a success by creating an enhanced experience with innovative new features.

Race as one of the game’s 761 cyclists in the 21 faithfully recreated stages of the Tour de France 2019 that celebrates the 100 year anniversary of the Yellow Jersey, including this year’s official Tour de France route. With completely reworked AI, the peloton behaves much more realistically: your positioning and the choices you make are crucial if you are to lead your team to victory.

Two new game modes have been added to the 2019 version:

– Online multiplayer mode: for the first time, you can pit yourself against other cyclists over short races in an online multiplayer mode for up to four players simultaneously. For even more of an adrenaline rush, the challenges are back this year, so you can experience the thrills of descents and the intensity of sprints! It’s your chance to achieve the best times and climb your way to the top of the online rankings.

– The world championships: in this new mode, players can lead a team or national team. If your cyclist’s results are good enough at the end of the season, he may be selected to represent his country in the World Championship to try and win the legendary rainbow jersey!

In addition to the Tour de France, players can compete in four other official races in Tour de France 2019. The legendary Tour of Flanders makes its debut alongside other renowned races: Paris-Roubaix, Paris-Nice and the Critérium du Dauphiné.

Jurassic World Evolution: Claire’s Sanctuary DLC Announced

Cambridge, UK – 3 June 2019 – Frontier Developments plc today announced the Jurassic World Evolution: Claire’s Sanctuary premium downloadable content pack, coming 18 June 2019 for PC, the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and the Xbox One all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. Based on Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s blockbuster franchise, and created in collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms, Jurassic World Evolution: Claire’s Sanctuary expands the game with new missions, new dinosaurs and an all-new Jurassic World Evolution story.

See the Jurassic World Evolution: Claire’s Sanctuary announce trailer here.

 

Sinister Pointe Announces Interactive Horror Pop Up Bar for 2019

Brea, CA – Sinister Pointe Productions is pleased to announce its next immersive undertaking, the interactive horror themed pop-up bar Spirit Lounge. On select nights beginning August 8th, Spirit Lounge will welcome foolish mortals to immerse themselves in wall to wall, floor to ceiling terror. Fans of the strange and unusual will be amazed by interactive displays, movie memorabilia, picturesque photo ops and roaming entertainment. Featuring an indoor and outdoor bar, unique specialty cocktails, classic horror flicks on the television and more, the Spirit Lounge is the perfect place for the wicked to rest, or to party!

“I have been working on the concept for the Spirit Lounge for years,” says Jeff Schiefelbein, owner of Sinister Pointe Productions. “I’ve been inspired by tons of interactive bars around the country. I’m so excited to bring something truly unique and thrilling to horror fans.”

General and ‘RIP Disembodied’ Reservations are available now at http://www.sinisterpointe.com. Spirit Lounge is located in Brea, CA and is open on select nights August 8th – September 1st. Act fast, space is limited and reservations are suggested. We’re dying to meet you!

For more information on Spirit Lounge visit:
Website: http://www.sinisterpointe.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sinisterpointe/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinisterpointe
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sinisterpointe
#SpiritLoungePopUp

Skybound Games and Beamdog Bringing D&D Classic Games to Console

LOS ANGELES – May 31, 2019 – Skybound Games and Beamdog announced today that enhanced editions of several classic Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing videogames – including Baldur’s Gate, the Baldur’s Gate: Siege of Dragonspear expansion, Baldur’s Gate IIPlanescape: TormentIcewind Dale and Neverwinter Nights – will be available on consoles this fall and for the first time on both PlayStation®4 and Nintendo Switch.

Physical editions of Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition will arrive at major retailers on Dec. 3, 2019, in North America and Dec. 6 in other territories, while the other titles will arrive earlier, on Sept. 24, 2019, in North America and Sept. 27 in other territories. All physical editions will be released for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch™. Available for $49.99 each, these special boxed editions include:

  • The Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition Pack: Celebrating the series’ 20th anniversary, the original Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition and its sequel, Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition, return with all DLC and restored quest content, as well as the Baldur’s Gate: Siege of Dragonspear expansion, featuring new original content developed by Beamdog to bridge the two games.
  • Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition / Icewind Dale Enhanced Edition: Two must-play games and all their DLC in one package – the chilling Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition, plus its expansions, and the enhanced edition of 1999’s RPG of the Year, Planescape: Torment.
  • Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition: The 2002 Computer RPG of the Year and all its DLC deliver 10 standalone D&D-based adventures featuring co-op and online multiplayer.

Tailored for a natural gameplay experience on consoles, these enhanced editions give longtime fans and newcomers alike the opportunity to play these critically acclaimed adventures from a golden age of RPGs in a whole new way. Beamdog has upgraded all of the above titles with native support for high-resolution widescreen displays, controls optimized for console controllers, new standalone content, new characters and classes, new voice sets, expanded character creation options, improved multiplayer functionality, redesigns of the UI and UX, bug fixes, balance changes and more. For complete breakdowns of the content available with each title, visit: https://www.skybound.com/dnd-enhanced-editions

“It’s such a pleasure to celebrate the 20th anniversary of one of the most legendary RPGs of all time, the original Baldur’s Gate, as well as the iconic games it inspired, by bringing these special enhanced editions to a new generation of players and platforms,” said Skybound Games CEO Ian Howe.

“It’s been nearly two decades since Baldur’s Gate was born from a D&D campaign between me and the game’s co-creators,” said Trent Oster, Beamdog CEO. “The longevity of this series and the games that followed has been both humbling and rewarding. Our team is thrilled to continue that tradition by finally making this wealth of amazing storytelling and gameplay available to everyone on modern consoles.”

Each game will also be available to purchase for digital download individually upon release through the PlayStation®Store, Xbox Games Store and Nintendo eShop.

Rebellion Unveils E3 2019 Lineup

Oxford, May 31st 2019 – Independent UK developer and publisher Rebellion have unveiled their line-up for next month’s E3 conference in Los Angeles, USA.

The studio have revealed it’s bringing THREE titles to the show: EVIL GENIUS 2, SNIPER ELITE VR and a NEW MAJOR UNANNOUNCED TITLE.

Rebellion first announced EVIL GENIUS 2 in June 2017, much to the delight of would-be masterminds across the globe. Rebellion will show the world-domination sim to press for the first time at E3 2019, and fans can look forward to more details on the highly anticipated PC sequel during the show. A special debut trailer will be unveiled during the PC Gaming Show.

Earlier this year Rebellion announced it was working on a standalone Sniper Elite game for VR devices being developed in partnership with Just Add Water. Now it has an official title: SNIPER ELITE VR. Press will not only see Sniper Elite VR for the first time ever but be able to go hands-on with it at this year’s E3.

Finally, Rebellion will unveil a NEW MAJOR UNANNOUNCED TITLE for consoles and PC at E3. The mystery game will be announced during the PC Gaming Show, which will be streamed live on Twitch starting 10AM PDT, 6PM BST on June 10th.

Trover Saves the Universe NSFW Ad Spot

LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2019 – Your pups are missing. The cosmos is at stake. Only you and Trover can save everything! Trover Saves the Universe, the bizarre comedy action game from Squanch Games with Rick and Morty co-creator, Justin Roiland, is now available for purchase on PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®VR. The game launches for PC on Epic Game Store and Steam starting June 4.

Watch Extended Ad Spot – NSFW!

“We will be adding fun side adventures to Trover in the form of DLC packs ALL FOR FREEEEEE!!! We’ll be releasing those as time marches forward and we slowly decay and eventually die,” says Justin Roiland, co-founder of Squanch Games and co-creator of Rick and Morty. “Do you think the cosmos care at all about you? We are nothing. Hope you like Trover!! Buy more video games!”

Game of Thrones VR Game ‘Beyond the Wall’ Announced

San Francisco, CA – May 30, 2019 – Today, HTC VIVE® announced that HBO™ has partnered exclusively with VIVEPORT™ to launch an immersive VR experience based on the massive hit show “Game of Thrones”. Coming only to Viveport Infinity on May 31, “Beyond the Wall” allows users to be part of the action in Westeros and will be available to download for Infinity members as part of their subscription service.

Viveport Infinity is the first unlimited and platform agnostic subscription service for virtual reality and the only place to experience “Beyond the Wall” in VR. At $12.99 a month, or less with a prepaid annual subscription, Viveport Infinity offers the opportunity to try VR’s most popular and indie titles at an accessible price—including “Beyond the Wall” at no additional cost. The Infinity-exclusive experience will be compatible for HTC VIVE and Oculus Rift headsets.

Created by Framestore in partnership with HBO, this riveting game transports users to the northern border of The Seven Kingdoms to fight and defend The Wall. Players can test their sword-fighting skills against a terrifying undead polar bear and hoard of wights.

“VR is the perfect pairing for Game of Thrones fans who can now step onto the battlefield of Beyond the Wall as part of Viveport Infinity,” said Rikard Steiber, President of Viveport. “Beyond the Wall gives you the first-hand experience of joining the Night’s Watch and protecting the realms of men with your flaming sword from the army of the dead.”

Game of Thrones fans love exploring the world of Westeros and beyond, and now they can feel the rush of fighting the undead from the safety of their home in VR through Viveport,” said Sabrina Caluori, EVP of Digital and Social Marketing at HBO. “We’re committed to giving our fans unique and cutting-edge opportunities for engagement, and we think they’ll love this latest entry in our VR portfolio.”

Starting on May 31, “Beyond the Wall” will launch in English in the U.S., Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, the U.K., and Canada.

For those who haven’t already joined Viveport, sign up for a two-week free trial today to explore all that Infinity has to offer: https://www.campaign.viveport.com/en-infinity-viveport

Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Announced

MAPLEWOOD, N.J. – May 30, 2019 – Saber Interactive has announced Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered, an HD re-release of the acclaimed action-adventure game featuring the original cast of Columbia Pictures’ classic films. Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered delivers a unique story from Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis that captures the supernatural comedic fun and fright fans love from the franchise, which celebrates the 35th anniversary of Ghostbusters this year.

As the new rookie on the Ghostbusters crew, you’ll team up with your favorite characters from the films, reunited by the voices of Aykroyd, Ramis, Bill Murray and Ernie Hudson as Stantz, Spengler, Venkman and Zeddemore, alongside Annie Potts, Brian Doyle-Murray, William Atherton and Max von Sydow. Manhattan is overrun once more by ghosts, demons and other paranormal creatures unleashed by a mysterious force, and only the Ghostbusters can drive this evil back to whatever dimension it crawled from and save the Big Apple.

Hunt, fight and trap a variety of new and familiar ghouls and phantasms, all remastered in HD resolution. Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered equips you with cool gadgets and upgradeable weapons to play with in huge boss fights and destructible environments. Scan and analyze targets with the P.K.E. Meter and Paragoggles, then strap on your Proton Pack to wear ghosts down with the blast stream before wrangling them with the capture stream.

Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered is expected to launch later this year on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Windows PC via the Epic Games store. For more information, visit www.playghostbusters.com.

Natsume Unveils E3 2019 Lineup

Burlingame, CA. – May 30, 2019 – Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, today revealed its full Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2019 lineup. The lineup includes a new spinoff to the Harvest Moon family of games for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. Also, on-hand at the show will be the upcoming Reel Fishing: Road Trip Adventure (Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4) and the first title in Natsume’s Indie Program, Cosmic Defenders (Nintendo Switch).

“We are excited to announce a new Harvest Moon game and reveal a first look at its gameplay and features at E3 2019,” said Hiro Maekawa, President & CEO of Natsume. “Fans might be surprised at what we have in store for Harvest Moonthis year. This different take on the Harvest Moon experience will let players enjoy the classic features of the series in a new and exciting way!”

Reel Fishing: Road Trip Adventure (Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4)

After meeting a mysterious man at a museum, three college friends set off on a summer road trip to find the elusive fish he mentions to them. But what’s the story behind this fish? And for that matter, who’s the man who sent them on their adventure in the first place? He certainly is a unique individual, to say the very least! In any case, working together, these friends will unlock all these secrets and more in Reel Fishing: Road Trip Adventure!

Cosmic Defenders (Nintendo Switch)

Cosmic Defenders is an upcoming Nintendo Switch game being developed by indie developer Fiery Squirrel that will be launching later this year. Cosmic Defenders is a 2D fast-paced revolving shooter about a group of unconventional heroes using the power of nature to stop chaotic aliens from taking over the universe. Cooperate with other guardians, protect the galaxy from the wicked, and restore peace!

Harvest Moon: Mad Dash (Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4)

A new Harvest Moon spinoff is going to be revealed during E3 2019! More details and first look will arrive on Tuesday June 11, 2019!

Natsume Inc. will be located in the South Hall at Booth #2047.

Players can follow the latest news for all of the beloved Natsume franchises at www.natsume.com and get a scoop on all of the latest Natsume updates, contests, screen shots and more at https://www.instagram.com/natsume.inc/ https://www.facebook.com/NatsumeInc/ and https://twitter.com/Natsume_Inc.