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Crusader Kings III Trailer Explains Game Vision

2019/11/13

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STOCKHOLM – 11/13/2019 – Paradox Development Studio has released an introduction to an upcoming series of videos about the development of Crusader Kings III. In this opening video, Game Director Henrik Fåhraeus lays out his vision for the game, speaking about his history with the franchise and his aspirations for the upcoming grand strategy game.

Future installments of this video series will include summaries of information revealed in the previous month’s Developer Diaries so people can follow along with the game’s development.

Crusader Kings III is the sequel to Paradox’s beloved medieval strategy role-playing game. It was announced last month at the annual Paradox Convention and is scheduled for release in 2020.

Paradox Interactive is a leading global publisher of strategy games for PC and console. The company has developed and published a world-renowned catalog stretching back to 1999, with players hailing from all around the world.

The publisher’s steadily-growing portfolio includes firmly established franchises such as the critically acclaimed Europa Universalis, Crusader Kings, Hearts of Iron, and Stellaris series created by Paradox Development Studio, the Age of Wonders series created by Triumph Studios, as well as award-winning titles such as Cities: Skylines, Pillars of Eternity, and more from a network of partner studios. Paradox is the owner of the World of Darkness IPs and is publishing Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2.

Paradox’s head offices are located in Stockholm, Sweden. Our development studios are located in Stockholm, Malmö and Umeå, Sweden, in Delft, The Netherlands, in Seattle, Washington, and in Berkeley, California. We share a passion for gaming and gamers, and our goal is to provide deep and challenging games with hours of gameplay and endless variety to our ever-growing community.

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Monster Jam Steel Titans for Nintendo Switch Announced

2019/11/13

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Vienna/Austria, Palmetto/Florida, November 13th, 2019 – THQ Nordic and Feld Entertainment® today announced Monster Jam Steel Titans for Nintendo Switch (SRP: $29.99 | €29.99 | £26.99). Release date of the digital version is November 26th 2019, and the physical version of the game will release on February 4th 2020. Switch players can look forward to all the trucks, athletes, stadiums, stunts and massive air that make Monster Jam® the BIGGEST name in off-road racing!

Monster Jam Steel Titans takes fans beyond the stadium, allowing fans to experience what it takes to train and eventually compete like their favorite, real-life, professional Monster Jam athletes. All the trucks, athletes, stunts, stadiums and massive air are in one game! Developed by THQ Nordic’s Rainbow Studios, Monster Jam Steel Titans competitions include Stadium Racing, 2 Wheel Skill ChallengesTM, Freestyle, Waypoint Racing, Circuit Racing and Timed Destruction. For more information, visit www.monsterjamgame.com.

New Streets of Rage 4 Behind-the-Scenes Video

2019/11/13

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PARIS – Nov. 13, 2019 – Brawlers keen to crack ruffian skulls should study up on today’s new behind-the-scenes look at Streets of Rage 4, as the iconic series’ striking revival from publisher and co-developer Dotemu (publisher of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, Windjammers 1, developer of Windjammers 2) as well as co-developers Guard Crush Games (developer of Streets of Fury) and Lizardcube (developer of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap) will debut some killer moves when it reaches PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC.

In the video, developers from Dotemu and Guard Crush Games discuss how their shared passion for beat-em-ups led to Streets of Rage 4’s creation. Reflecting on inspirations (Street Fighter III: Third Strike, Virtua Fighter, Guardian Heroes, Sengoku 3) key learnings, and how Streets of Rage 2 is the benchmark they’re holding the revival’s exhilarating brawls to, the team is more candid about the game’s development than ever before. The clip can be viewed in full here:

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Streets of Rage 4 will stand as the classic beat-em-up franchise’s first core entry in more than 25 years, introducing new playable fighters, devastating combat options, and a gorgeous hand-drawn art style encapsulating the gritty atmosphere and soul of the original trilogy. Seasoned brawlers will enjoy a homecoming of sorts sparring beside original stars Axel and Blaze among other nods to the legacy of the genre-defining series.

Streets of Rage 4’s all-star roster of contributing composers will bring the thumping beats and infectious melodies the games are known for, with original music provided by series composers Yūzō Koshiro (Streets of Rage 1, 2, & 3, Sonic the Hedgehog) and Motohiro Kawashima (Streets of Rage 2 & 3, Shinobi II). Their effort will be joined by tracks from Yoko Shimomura (Street Fighter II: The World Warrior, Kingdom Hearts I, II & III), Hideki Naganuma (Jet Set Radio & Future, Super Monkey Ball), and Keiji Yamagishi (Ninja Gaiden, Tecmo Bowl).

To get the latest on Streets of Rage 4, head over to www.streets4rage.com, visit www.facebook.com/StreetsofRage4, and unleash your special move on Twitter’s follow button @Dotemu, @Lizardcube and @Guard_Crush.

Dungeons & Dragons 45th Anniversary Dice Set Announced

2019/11/12

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RENTON, WA – Nov. 11, 2019 – It’s been five years since Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition launched, and the explosion of D&D’s popularity since then has been a wonder to behold! Now fans can celebrate D&D through the D&D Sapphire Anniversary Dice Set, available directly from Wizards of the Coast starting at 11a.m. (PT) on November 21, 2019. The set commemorates both #5yearsof5e AND forty-five years since D&D’s first publication in 1974.

“When the D&D team realized the sapphire is the traditional anniversary stone for both five years and forty-five years, and that adding a laboratory-created sapphire to a twenty-sided die wouldn’t jeopardize the integrity of a roll, we couldn’t pass up the chance to make something really cool to celebrate the milestones” said Nathan Stewart, VP of the D&D Franchise at Wizards of the Coast. “The team put together a fun product for our fans that includes art and newly updated stats for sapphire dragons, making these classic dragons ready for play in your next D&D session.”

The D&D Sapphire Anniversary Dice Set includes eleven custom-designed aluminum dice from Level Up Dice. Embedded in one of the d20s is a sapphire lovingly grown** by a rock gnome artificer in a charmingly-cluttered workshop. Additionally, each set includes a high-quality dice box and a matching dice tray displaying the ampersand, fifth edition D&D stats and details introducing the sapphire dragon, commemorative stickers, and a sequentially numbered collector’s card confirming the set’s authenticity. Oh, and every die, except that extra-special d20 has an engraved ampersand on the highest number – boosting your D&D cred whenever you roll max damage with that trusty battleaxe!

Only 1,974 D&D Sapphire Anniversary Dice Sets will be available to the public, so mark November 21st at 11am Pacific Time on your calendar so you don’t miss out! These dice sets will only be available directly from Wizards of the Coast at a price of $299.99 (USD). For more product information, including more images of these beautiful dice, head to https://dnd.wizards.com/products/sapphire-anniversary.

Join in the celebration of D&D’s forty-fifth anniversary and pick-up this beautiful dice set when it’s available on November 21st! Sign up for updates and reminders for when the D&D Sapphire Anniversary Dice Set goes on sale here: https://myaccounts.wizards.com/login/dnd

Bridge Constructor Portal DLC Available Now

2019/11/12

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November 12, 2019 – Today, publisher Headup and developer ClockStone Software are thrilled to announce that the first DLC for their popular physics puzzle game Bridge Constructor Portal is now available for players to enjoy on PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices. In the new “Portal Proficiency” DLC, players return to the Aperture Science Enrichment Center and face all-new challenges as they work through 30 new test chambers, each featuring mind-bending construction puzzles. Along with that, players may now selectively place portals, just like in the original games in the Portal series.

Only the bravest (and smartest) participants will succeed and receive the Golden Condolence Letter!

Romancing SaGa 3 Available Now

2019/11/11

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LOS ANGELES (Nov. 11, 2019) – SQUARE ENIX® today announced that the RPG classic, Romancing SaGa™ 3, is now available to purchase digitally on the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X, Windows 10, STEAM®, the App Store® and Google Play®.

24 years after the game’s initial Japanese release, Romancing Saga 3 is now available for the first time in the West on modern platforms. Romancing Saga 3 gives players the freedom to forge their own path, choosing to play through eight different narratives led by eight protagonists, each with their own motives and unique personalities. Developed by industry veterans, including renowned developer Akitoshi Kawazu (FINAL FANTASY®, Romancing SaGa, SaGa Frontier), this HD remaster will feature optimized graphics, a new dungeon called the ‘Phantom Maze’ to explore, and a NEW GAME+ function. Romancing Saga 3 adds new storylines to the game original game, making it the perfect time for both new and veteran players to experience the SaGa series.

To celebrate the launch of Romancing Saga 3 and introduce a world of new players to the epic adventure, a 20% discount is available for the Nintendo Switch version from today until December 1, 2019, and for all other platforms from today until December 4, 2019.

Players looking for even more adventures in the SaGa series can also look forward to SaGa SCARLET GRACE: AMBITIONS™, available on December 3 on the Nintendo Switch system, PlayStation®4 system, STEAM, the App Store and Google Play. Additionally, Romancing SaGa Re;universe™, the popular mobile game with over 15 million downloads based in the world of Romancing SaGa 3, will be available globally in 2020 for iOS and Android devices. To view a teaser for Romancing SaGa Re;universe, visit: https://youtu.be/OZC3IgBa7TU

Romancing SaGa 3 is now available on the Nintendo Switch system, PlayStation®4 system, PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X, Windows 10, STEAM, the App Store and Google Play. Romancing SaGa 3 is rated T (Teen).

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Reveals Shifting Tides

2019/11/11

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Tokoname, Japan — November 10th, 2019 — Today, at the Pro League Finals Tokoname, Ubisoft announced the full details of the fourth, and last season, of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Siege Year 4. Operation Shifting Tides introduces Kali and Wamai — a new Attacker and Defender — from India and Kenya, in addition to an entirely reworked Theme Park map.

Indian Attacker Kali and Kenyan Defender Wamai are the two new operators coming in Operation Shifting Tides. They met in the NIGHTHAVEN Special Intervention Company, a private military group owned and led by Kali. She is equipped with a CSRX 300 sniper rifle that can breach barricades and hatches in a single shot. Her gadget is its under-barrel, the LV Explosive Lance, that destroys all gadgets on both sides of breakable and reinforced surfaces. Wamai is Kali’s best operator at NIGHTHAVEN. His gadget, the Mag-NET System, can attract enemy projectiles and have them detonate at its location. Wamai can make Attackers’ grenades and projectile gadgets useless, or better, turn them against their users.

In addition to these two new Operators, players will be able to explore a reimagined Theme Park map, which is back and newly reworked. The Rail Platform has been removed and the East and West sections have been brought closer together. Inside the building, the East section has largely evolved, primarily the downstairs area. Gargoyle and Haunting Dining bomb sites are replaced with the Throne Room and Armory pair. The new Gong Room in this area also becomes the main entrance, while the Arcade Entrance is now blocked.

Additional updates include the following:

– Limb penetration system has been implemented
– Rappel exist will request a prompt from player to enter rappel
– Operators price decrease (Hibana, Echo, Dokkaebi, Vigil, Zofia, Nomad and Kaid)

The Test Server for Operation Shifting Tides will go live on November 11th. The Test Server is an alternative version of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, allowing players to test upcoming gameplay features that will make their way into the main game itself. Since this is a testing environment, a consistent gameplay experience is not guaranteed on the Test Server. Players are invited to submit the issues they encounter on the Test Server on the R6 Fix platform. The Test Server is exclusive to Windows PC.

For more information about Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, please visit: https://rainbow6.ubisoft.com.

Blessed Unleashed Open Beta Launch Trailer

2019/11/07

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., (November 7, 2019) — Leading interactive entertainment developer and publisher, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., today launched Bless Unleashed’s open beta exclusively on the Xbox One family of devices, complete with Xbox One X 4K and HDR enhancements.

Starting today, November 7, 2019, until November 21, 2019, the Bless Unleashed open beta is intended to give players an in-depth look at the upcoming action-MMORPG before it launches in early 2020. The open beta will enable the development team to test systems, ensure server stability, and engage the community for valuable pre-launch player feedback.

Set in the beautiful yet dangerous world of Lumios, daunting challenges and bountiful rewards await players brave enough to tackle raids, dungeons, deep crafting systems, and more. Players who participate in the Bless Unleashed open beta will also find the level cap raised to 30. And should those same adventurers return for Bless Unleashed’s full free-to-play launch in early 2020, they will receive the special title, “Breaker of Games” as well as a 7-Day Valor Perk bonus that grants in-game currency and XP boosts.

Bless Unleashed features a rich backstory created with hardcore MMO players in mind. With deep combo-driven mechanics, player customization, and cooperative and competitive multiplayer, there is an endless amount of content and gameplay possibilities to keep players engaged. Developed using Unreal Engine 4, Bless Unleashed brings unparalleled visuals to a fully realized fantasy world, offering one of the most stunning MMORPGs produced for console players. In Bless Unleashed players adventure across an open persistent world where mythical beasts roam the land and player vs. player battles can take place at any time.

For more information about Bless Unleashed, please visit: https://blessunleashed.com, follow us on Facebook at https://bandainam.co/BUfacebook, or join the conversation on Twitter at https://bandainam.co/BUtwitter.

The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters Now in Early Access

2019/11/07

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London, UK – November 7, 2019 – Headup and Devespresso Games are pleased to announce The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters, an atmospheric, story-driven Korean survival horror adventure, is now available in Steam’s Early Access for Windows PC, Mac, and Linux at £9.99/€11.99/$11.99. The game features distinct visual-novel style graphics with manhwa aesthetics. Early Access buyers will receive a free Survival Guide/Artbook and an eerie Original Soundtrack. This pack, with a combined value of £6.59/€7.99/$7.99, will be delivered with the game’s official full release in Q1 2020.

The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters continues the dark and sinister adventure from The Coma: Recut’s once-familiar, but now deserted and distorted, Sehwa High School. Featuring vibrant, hand-illustrated in-game visuals by Minho Kim and a nightmarish story of relentless pursuit by T.L Riven, The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters precariously balances the urgency of exploration with the need for survival… jump scares are guaranteed!

Pursuer, Dark Song, is ever more fearsome and powerful than she was in The Coma: Recut and features new AI technology making the challenge more compelling than ever. The only way to survive is to venture beyond the boundaries of the school into the surrounding district, as you uncover clues full of dark secrets and engage in strange encounters.

The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters is set for full release Q1 2020 on Steam for PC, Mac & Linux with further details on other platforms to be announced.

About The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters

Mina Park, a student of Sehwa High, awakens in the dead of night at school. It isn’t long before she realises that something is amiss. The once safe environment where she spends her evenings studying looks suddenly twisted and changed. She finds herself pursued by someone or something that looks eerily like her English teacher. To survive, Mina must venture beyond the boundaries of school and into the surrounding district. There, she will encounter strange creatures, mysterious strangers, and uneasy allies.

Features:

Fear Dark Song’s relentless pursuit, now with an all-new, and more sinister AI
Craft items to prepare for critical life-or-death situations
Explore the nightmarish district of Sehwa and discover its dark secrets
Scavenge resources to survive deadly encounters and afflictions
Unlock tools and upgrades to reach previously inaccessible areas
Hide and pass challenges to conceal your location
Vibrant, hand-illustrated in-game visuals and comic strips

A Year Of Rain Launch Trailer

2019/11/07

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HAMBURG, Germany – Nov. 6, 2019 – Daedalic Entertainment’s ambitious new team RTS A Year Of Rain launches today on Steam Early Access for Windows PC. A Year Of Rain unites classic strategy elements like expansive base building and deep campaign storytelling with full cutscenes and voiceover, as well as a strong focus on hero units and co-op teamplay. For a limited time only, A Year Of Rain will be available in a two-player pack on Steam for a discounted price of $29.99.

A Year Of Rain’s story and multiplayer modes are built from the ground up with teams of two in mind, whether the second player is human or AI. At launch, early access features an expansive story campaign, playable in either single-player or two-player co-op. The classic 2v2 “Skirmish” mode is made to encourage competition – and teamwork – across the entire spectrum of skill levels. At the beginning of a match, both teammates choose between three different roles: tank, damage and support. Each comes with different bonuses for their respective armies and the overall team, allowing for a multitude of strategic combinations and synergies.

Set in a world of fantasy and danger, A Year Of Rain features three playable factions. The wealthy House Rupah is eager to stake its claim to uncharted lands in the name of civilization. The unliving Restless Regiment is a bloodthirsty army of warlords, soldiers, beasts and souls driven by mindless obedience and zealous devotion to their dark leader. And the Wild Banners are an amalgam of fierce survivalists, reclusive nomads, monstrous humanoids and more ready to fight for every scrap of their harsh domain.

Features:

The ultimate team RTS: Play together across all game modes, including campaign and 2v2 “Skirmish” modes.
Ambitious, multi-layered story with cutscenes, VO and three rival factions.
“Against All Odds”: A unique asymmetric 2v2 multiplayer mode in which two heroes face two entire armies (coming later during early access).
Powerful heroes to lead your armies.
Stylish artwork and elaborate unit design.
Epic score from award-winning composer Neal Acree (Overwatch, StarCraft II).

For the latest news about A Year Of Rain, please visit:

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/319540/A_Year_Of_Rain
Official website: https://www.ayearofrain.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ayearofrain
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ayearofrain
Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/ayearofrain