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RUNE II: Loki’s Ages of Ragnarok Trailer

2019/06/26

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June 26, 2019 – In RUNE II, the upcoming Viking-inspired, action-RPG, the trickster god Loki has devised a way to control the flow of time, allowing him the power to continuously reset Ragnarok! This creates a perpetual cycle of chaos and destruction where each time Ragnarok restarts, a new age begins with different obstacles and dangers. From everlasting night, to unending blizzards, to cities filled with fire… as Midgard’s chosen savior will you be able to finish what the gods cannot?

For a first look at Loki’s Age of Night, one of the many Ages of Ragnarok you’ll face during your quest in RUNE II, join Human Head at Twitch.tv/HumanHeadStudios this Friday, June 28 at 3PM CST/1PM PST for a livestream, AMA event and Rune Classic giveaway. Have a burning question you want answered? Submit it in the official RUNE II Discord (Discord.gg/PlayRune) in the #may-ama channel.

Inspired by the original Rune (2000), RUNE II is set in a dangerous Norse universe during Ragnarok, the end of days, where beasts and the last remaining humans alike struggle to survive. You have been chosen by the gods to be Midgard’s savior – receive their blessings and powerful abilities as you endeavor to end Ragnarok! Race against time to prevent the trickster Loki and his minions from destroying Midgard as he keeps the world in a perpetual state of chaos. Alone or with friends, you will battle legions of Loki’s minions in brutal melee combat, travel the world collecting rare resources, locate precious artifacts to weaken the Realm Gate and craft the mightiest weapons the Nine Realms have ever seen. Are you powerful enough to take down Loki or will a new Age of Darkness begin?

RUNE II will launch in Summer 2019 exclusively on the Epic Games store. For keeping up on all things RUNE II, go to www.RUNE2.com, join the epic Viking war cry on Discord, like us on Facebook, Instagram and follow us on Twitter.

Avengers: Endgame Digital and Blu-ray Release Date

2019/06/26

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June 26, 2019 – Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Endgame,” the climactic conclusion to an unprecedented, 11-year cinematic journey in which the Avengers take one final stand against Thanos, delivered the biggest opening weekend in history and is currently one of the highest-grossing films of all time. On July 30, Avengers fans around the world are invited to assemble once more for the in-home release of “Avengers: Endgame” on Digital in HD, 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere, followed by a physical release on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On-Demand beginning Aug. 13.

Death’s Gambit Physical Edition Launch Trailer

2019/06/26

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June 25, 2019 (LOS ANGELES, Calif.) – From publisher Skybound Games, in partnership with Adult Swim Games and developer White Rabbit, the first-ever physical edition of the hit 2D action platformer Death’s Gambit is now available on PlayStation®4 at major retailers and Skybound.com in North America for $24.99. The game will be available in Europe and other territories on June 28.

Death’s Gambit delivers a brutal, monster-slaying adventure against the legendary immortals of Siradon, a highly stylized gothic world of beasts, knights, horrors, guardians and more. As an agent of Death, you’ll wield an arsenal of powerful weapons and abilities in wickedly challenging battles that demand clever thinking and precise reflexes. Choose from seven playable classes, customize your champion with new gear and talents, and adapt a play style all your own to survive. Explore dark forests, medieval ruins and frozen wastes, vanquish towering bosses, and take on the ultimate tests of skill in Heroic or New Game Plus modes.

Originally released digitally through the PlayStation®Store, Steam and GOG.com in 2018, Death’s Gambit has already been enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of Metroidvania and platformer fans.

Since then, Death’s Gambit has been made even better with a number of new features and enhancements, including:

A new animation-canceling system to make combat more fluid.
Added support for speedrunners with skippable cutscenes and an in-game timer.
A variety of balance updates, bug fixes, and performance and stability upgrades.

Death’s Gambit is rated T (Teen) by the ESRB.

ONE PUNCH MAN: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS – Announcement Trailer

2019/06/26

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., (June 25, 2019) – Leading developer and publisher of anime video games, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announced that ONE PUNCH MAN®: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS will be coming to the Americas for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and PC. ONE PUNCH MAN: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS is an action-fighting game and is the first console game based on the wildly popular Shonen Jump® series ONE PUNCH MAN.

ONE PUNCH MAN: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS will feature 3 vs. 3 battles, where players can form powerful teams using their favorite characters as they fight in a universe where attacks from powerful villains are the norm. Players can take the role of Saitama, a salaryman-turned-hero who can obliterate the strongest foes with a single punch. Players will also be able to play as other fan-favorite characters such as Genos, Hellish Blizzard, Speed-o’-Sound Sonic and Mumen Rider.

“ONE PUNCH MAN: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS is the perfect game for ONE PUNCH MAN fans and those who are ready to jump into the ONE-PUNCH universe,” said Abelina Villegas, Associate Brand Manager at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “Players can really immerse themselves in the ONE-PUNCH MAN world and form their own teams, develop their skills and fight to see who is the strongest of them all!”

For more information about ONE PUNCH MAN: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS or other titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., please visit; https://www.bandainamcoent.com, follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS, or join the conversation on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS

Mad Catz Celebrates 30th Anniversary with R.A.T.8+ 1000 Gaming Mouse

2019/06/25

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Kowloon, Hong Kong – June 25, 2019 – Mad Catz Global Limited, leading gaming hardware innovators for 30 years, announced today the limited edition R.A.T.8+ 1000 Optical Gaming Mouse, in celebration of the Company’s 30th birthday. Proudly serving the gaming community for 30 years, Mad Catz has stood the test of time, embedded in the lives of players looking for quality, value and innovation in gaming hardware.

Marking the anniversary in a way that only Mad Catz can, the Company will be launching a commemorative R.A.T.8+ 1000 Optical Gaming Mouse, strictly limited to just 1000 units worldwide. The cutting-edge R.A.T.8+ is already a favorite amongst gamers looking for the winning edge, and this limited edition version comes complete with stunning, premium collector’s packaging, designed to store the mouse and a host of accessories, displaying the R.A.T. in style when not in use.

The stunning matte black and brushed chrome design with gold color detailing is sure to turn the heads of all who play, and this unique color scheme will only be available on the 1000 units produced.

Featuring a state-of-the-art Pixart PMW 3389 Optical Sensor, the R.A.T.8+ 1000 is remarkably accurate, remaining responsive and free of tracking errors at all times. The sensor only tells part of the story however, the R.A.T.8+ 1000 has been expertly engineered with a super lightweight chassis ensuring the sensor position is perfectly balanced on your gaming surface, while providing a rigid foundation for the remaining components.

The R.A.T.8+ 1000 features industry-leading OMRON micro-switches, tested to at least 50-million clicks for total reliability in even the most strenuous of competitive gaming situations. Mad Catz gaming mice are renowned amongst gamers for their high level of customization and the R.A.T.8+ 1000 continues this proud tradition, shipping with replaceable palm rests and pinkie rests, all of which can be adjusted to fit any gamer’s ideal style of play.

Chameleon RGB lighting, bathes three independent zones of the R.A.T.8+ 1000 with a choice of 16.8 million colors, illuminating the mouse and allowing for easy adjustment in darkened gaming environments. On-board memory allows players to save up to four individual gaming profiles on the mouse, ideal for tournament play.

“It’s hard to believe that it’s been 30 years since Mad Catz first arrived on the gaming scene, and the evolution of digital entertainment has been staggering to behold. Mad Catz shares the same values of innovation, value and quality as we did all those years ago and we can’t wait to share our future plans with the community in the year ahead,” said Joane Huang, Senior Director of Sales and Marketing for Mad Catz Global Limited. “The R.A.T. mouse has been a jewel in our range for some time now and we believe the limited-edition R.A.T.8+ 1000 is the ideal way to celebrate such a milestone.”

The limited edition R.A.T.8+ 1000 will be available in strictly limited quantities across North and South America as well as select European territories, starting Summer 2019. Gamers are encouraged to keep checking social media channels for retailer updates.

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Samurai Showdown Launch Trailer

2019/06/25

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LOS ANGELES — JUNE 25, 2019 — Today marks the highly-anticipated return of Samurai Shodown®, the predecessor of the weapons-based, versus fighting game genre, as the franchise finally returns to consoles! Marking the first release in the franchise since 2008 and over 25 years since the release of the original, Samurai Shodown returns with its signature, unforgiving approach to weapons-based combat. This new Samurai Shodown “reboot” features a returning cast of 13 fan-favourite characters and 3 brand new characters at launch, further unlockable characters in the Season Pass, a range of competitive in-game modes and a true evolution to the fighting genre and the series in Dojo Mode.

Along with the traditional Versus Battle Mode, Samurai Shodown offers a range of modes for players to sink their blades into, including:

Practice Mode: Players can learn the ropes in a tutorial and hone their skills in training mode.
Online Mode: Friends and foes alike can battle online in a variety of competitive modes.
Story Mode: Players can witness each character’s unique journey through 18th century Edo-period Japan as a new disaster threat looms over the land.
Battle Mode: Host to a variety of challenges including Versus, Time Trial, Survival and Gauntlet modes, players looking to test their skills will be pushed to the limit here.
Dojo Mode: After enough matches have been played, players can compete against their own ghost, other players’ ghosts, and then share their ghost data to online leaderboards.

A Season Pass offering is also available for Samurai Shodown, which will see further characters added to the roster over the coming months. Fans who purchase Samurai Shodown before June 30th will receive the Season Pass free of charge. SNK has also announced the full line-up of DLC characters that will be included in the season pass and released in the following order: Rimururu, Basara, Kazuki Kazama, and Wan-Fu.

In addition to the launch, SNK are pleased to outline their ongoing commitment to the franchise as an emerging competitor in the esports scene with Samurai Shodown’s upcoming inclusion at the Evolution Championship Series, the largest and longest-running fighting game tournaments in the world. EVO brings together the best of the best from around the world in a dazzling exhibition of skill and fun, as players and fans gather to honour the competitive spirit in an open format and determine a champion.

“We have been overwhelmed by the positivity of our fans over the past several months and would like to thank each and every one of them for making the return of the franchise come to fruition,” said SNK Lead Producer, Yasuyuki Oda. “Further to today’s launch on Xbox One and PlayStation 4, we’re now looking forward to being part of the Evolution Championship series this August and we could not be happier to be part of one the biggest competitive fighting game events in the world. Please expect to hear more from us in the coming months regarding our future plans for esports and Samurai Shodown!”

Samurai Shodown is now available in the West on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One ($59.99 MSRP). For more information about the game, please visit us on Twitter.

Samurai Shodown is published in North America and Europe by Los Angeles-based Athlon Games. For more on Athlon Games, visit www.athlongames.com.

*Users must claim the Season Pass via PlayStation Network / Microsoft Store before June 30th, 2019. Regional restrictions may apply.

Monster Jam Steel Titans Launch Trailer

2019/06/25

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Vienna, Austria and Palmetto, Florida – June 25, 2019 – THQ Nordic and Feld Entertainment® today released Monster Jam Steel Titans for PC, PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system and Xbox® One family of devices, including the Xbox One X. Monster Jam Steel Titans is the first Monster Jam® video game from acclaimed off-road racing developer Rainbow Studios.

Complete with all the trucks, athletes, stadiums, stunts and massive air that make Monster Jam® the BIGGEST name in off-road racing, Monster Jam Steel Titans is now available worldwide for SRPs are PC: $ 29.99 | € 29.99 | £ 25.99 and consoles: $ 39.99 | € 39.99 | £ 35.99.

PlayStation Network: http://n.thq.com/ds8h30p0czi

Microsoft Store: http://n.thq.com/bj9C30p0cAz

Square Enix Supports Warriors in the Darkness with Gary Sinise Foundation

2019/06/24

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LOS ANGELES (June 24, 2019) – As players around the world continue their in-game heroic journeys in SQUARE ENIX®’s FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online, the company behind the game is paying tribute to real-life heroes. SQUARE ENIX® joins forces with the Gary Sinise Foundation this summer to provide resources and support to America’s real-life ‘Warriors in the Darkness,’ ahead of the highly anticipated launch FINAL FANTASY® XIV: Shadowbringers™ on July 2, 2019. Beginning today through August 14, 2019, fans can visit the official Warriors in the Darkness website to donate and help raise awareness for the nation’s brave first responders and veterans.

SQUARE ENIX will match all donations made to the Gary Sinise Foundation through the Warriors in the Darkness website, dollar for dollar up to $50,000.00 USD, which will go directly toward national and local programs that honor and serve America’s defenders, veterans, first responders, and their families 365 days a year. Donations can be made here: https://sqex.link/GSF_Donate

Shadowbringers is the next chapter of the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, where players can explore breathtaking new environments, encounter exotic new races, master exciting new jobs and more beginning on July 2. The expansion will be available physically and digitally in both a Collector’s and Standard Edition, and may be pre-ordered through the official Shadowbringers website here: https://sqex.link/0ef9d

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is celebrating its highest number of active subscribers in the title’s history. The free trial invites new players to join over 16 million adventurers in the world of Hydaelyn. The free trial allows anyone to access content up to level 35, create up to eight playable characters, and experience the different playable races, classes, and jobs with no restrictions on playtime. New players who wish to experience the free trial may register here: http://sqex.to/FFXIVFreeTrial

HITMAN 2 – Official New York Location Trailer

2019/06/24

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June 24, 2019 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and IO Interactive today released a new trailer showcasing the first Expansion Pass location – New York – coming to HITMAN 2. Available tomorrow (June 25) for all Expansion Pass and Expansion Pack 1 owners, the New York location is an entirely new sandbox environment that will feature The Bank (Golden Handshake) campaign mission, along with contracts mode for the mission, new challenges, unlocks, achievements and more. New York will also include its own Mastery Progression system, and each level of location mastery reached will unlock either a new starting point, agency pickup, tool or weapon. Plus, players can unlock a new double-breasted trench coat for Agent 47 (The New Yorker), along with a customized Bartoli 12G shotgun and additional new items, which can all be carried over to other locations and missions.

The HITMAN 2 Expansion Pass is available now for $39.99, which includes Expansion Pack 1 and Expansion Pack 2. The Expansion Pass is also included as part of the HITMAN 2 Gold Edition, featuring New York and next upcoming location, new Sniper Assassin maps, challenges, missions, outfits and weapons, as well as the Executive Pack containing the Italian black leather briefcase and ICA 19 Blackballer pistol in-game items, all for $99.99.

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 – Chaos Campaign Expansion – Launch Trailer

2019/06/24

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June 24, 2019 – Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 gets a Titan-size shipment filled with dozens of hours of new content today with the new Chaos Campaign Expansion and its no less dramatic Campaign Update. Adding to its already impressive roster of three grand campaigns, this Expansion adds the Chaos faction as a playable campaign, letting you conquer all of the Aegis Ocularis for the glory of the four Chaos Gods. Use their powers and boons to crush the Imperium and their hapless allies as you claim glory for yourself and Abaddon the Despoiler – watch today’s Launch Trailer for just a taste of what’s to come.

Releasing at the same time as the Chaos Campaign will be the no less major Campaign Update. Free to all players, this update enriches every campaign with additional secondary objectives on each map, diversifying gameplay significantly. This is further expanded by new campaign settings, letting you customise every aspect of the campaign to fit your various playstyles, with massively variable difficulty. This includes larger fleets, economy options, or disabling certain features for a more narrative-focused experience. Find out more in our Community Update.

The expansion will offer incredible value on dozens of hours of new content, a whole new story, new missions, new campaign mechanics and much more. The Chaos Campaign Expansion is the largest update yet for Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2, only possible thanks to the dedication and continued feedback of the community. Get it today on Steam for $12.99 / €12.99, with the free Campaign Update also launching today for all players.

The Chaos Campaign Expansion and Campaign Update are available today. The Chaos Campaign Expansion is $12.99 / €12.99, and downloadable on Steam.