Lesquin, France – February 6, 2019 – Bigben and Black Sheep Studio, along with publisher Maximum Games, are pleased to announce the release of Spike Volleyball, the first indoor volleyball simulation on Xbox One, PlayStation®4 and PC.
With the inclusion of the biggest countries and innovative tactical gameplay, Spike Volleyball is the first simulation of one of the most widely-played sports in the world. Staying true to the sport’s dynamic and demanding discipline, the game is faithful to every move, recreating a spectacular and exciting on-court experience: spikes, blocks, floaters…you name it.
Learn the techniques, use cunning combinations to surprise your opponents, and lead your team to victory through the many different international tournaments. Tactics, reflexes and accuracy will take you to the top of the world championship podium!
Main features:
50 national teams, men’s and women’s.
All volleyball techniques faithfully reproduced using Unreal Engine 4 and motion capture: spikes, bumps, blocks, floaters and more.
Build and manage your own team in Career mode.
Use tactics developed by professional coaches.
Match up against other players in local and online multiplayer modes.
Spike Volleyball is now available on Xbox One, PlayStation®4 and PC.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Feb. 6, 2019 – inXile Entertainment, the studio led by Interplay founder and industry icon Brian Fargo, is proud to announce the release of The Mage’s Tale on Playstation VR. The title will be available for PSVR users starting today with a retail price of $29.99. inXile plans a post launch patch for PS4 Pro Enhanced The Mage’s Tale, exact date will be announced soon.
For fans of The Bard’s Tale series, The Mage’s Tale is an exciting opportunity. Set between the events of The Bard’s Tale III: Thief of Fate and The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep, The Mage’s Tale offers players a unique chance to revisit – and step inside – the world.
The Mage’s Tale, a finalist for Game of the Year at the 2018 VR Awards, is a 10+ hour dungeon crawler RPG set in the dungeons below Skara Brae. The Mage’s Tale offers players the ability to craft hundreds of spells, explore dungeons, solve puzzles,and fight creatures. The Mage’s Tale score was produced and composed by Ged Grimes of Simple Minds and features some of the top Gaelic singers in the world.
“Our first VR title was all about realizing a vision that we had as game designers decades ago.”, said inXile CEO Brian Fargo. “With The Mage’s Tale, we’re taking players from looking at a dungeon to placing them directly inside it. These advances in technology and the uniqueness of VR’s ‘being there’ experience allow players to more fully immerse themselves and connect with gameplay in a whole new way. Between The Mage’s Tale and our recently released Bard’s Tale IV, it’s a great time to be a Bard’s Tale fan.”
Moscow – Feb. 5, 2019 – Deep Silver and 4A Games are proud to unveil the spectacular CGI animated short, Artyom’s Nightmare. In this dream-like prologue to the events of Metro Exodus, we explore Artyom’s hopes and fears of a life beyond the ruins of the Moscow Metro.
A quarter century after nuclear war devastated the Earth, a few thousand survivors took refuge in the Moscow Metro. They believed they were the last remnants of humanity – but they were wrong. Only Artyom dared to dream of a life on the surface.
It’s time to leave the ruins of Moscow and journey beyond. But dreams can quickly turn to nightmares …
Created by the master animators of Platige Image in collaboration with 4A Games, Artyom’s Nightmare brings the haunting world of Metro to life as fans have never seen it before. “Watching 4A Games take my characters off the page and onto the screen has been a privilege,” said Dmitry Glukhovsky, author of the original Metro novels. “I hope fans will enjoy this new glimpse into Artyom’s world.”
Metro Exodus releases on Feb. 15 for Xbox One, the all-in one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system, and PC.
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February 1, 2019 – PC based pilots, your day has come! ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN is now officially cleared for take-off on STEAM®. Having garnered an 81 Metacritic score for both the PlayStation®4 and Xbox One versions, ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN is set to deliver the explosive dogfighting action, deep storyline, and beautifully rendered aircraft the franchise is known for, to PC players to experience and enjoy.
Head over to the following YouTube link (ready for embedding) to witness the action that’s set to unfold in the PC version of ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN:
ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN is available now in the Americas for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PCs via STEAM.
Now, buckle up for take-off, we’ll see you in the skies!
January 31, 2019 – Reykjavík, Iceland – CCP Games, the creators of the in-depth and uniquely player-driven spaceship MMO game EVE Online, announced today that ticket sales for the EVE Invasion World Tour, a global series of capsuleer conventions throughout 2019, has now begun!
Working in close partnership with its community, CCP Games will bring an assortment of tournaments, announcements, developer roundtables, livestreams, unique in-game rewards and stellar parties directly to fans, bringing EVE Online closer to its community than ever before.
Every attendee will be able to sign up for a chance to compete in the EVE Invasion World Tour 2v2 tournament series. The champion team from each event will be flown to Iceland to compete in the grand finale at EVE Fanfest in April 2020! All of this will be streamed live in partnership with Streamfleet.
The EVE Invasion World Tour begins in Amsterdam (EVEsterdam) on March 23-24, then moves on to St. Petersburg (EVE Russia) on May 4, Sydney (EVE Down Under) on May 23-26, Toronto (EVE North) June 21-23, Kemiönsaari in Finland (Fanfest HOME) August 23, Berlin (G-Fleet) September 13-14, EVE Vegas October 25-27 and concluding in London on November 23.
To find out more information, visit the EVE Invasion World Tour homepage.
Tickets for EVEsterdam, EVE Down Under and EVE North are available now; fans who wish to attend can purchase them via Eventbrite. Tickets for each event go on sale from the following dates:
“Now that the tickets for our EVE Invasion World Tour are available, we are one step closer to a series of amazing events that are going to rock capsuleers’ socks off,” said Sveinn Jóhannesson Kjarval, aka CCP Guard, EVE Online’s Senior Community Development Lead. “We can’t wait to show you what we have planned at each location around the world in what’s sure to be the closest, craziest and simply just plain awesome showcase of EVE Online throughout 2019.”
To mark the start of a year of exciting evolution in EVE Online, CCP has released this new gameplay overview trailer.
In the coming months, CCP will be delivering multiple highly anticipated updates to EVE Online. Balance passes to various ships and modules will keep the PvP meta fresh and ensure that combat choices and tactical decisions continue to matter just as much as ships and fitting selections. A brand-new 64-client will be added, ensuring EVE Online remains in-line with capsuleers’ operating systems and modern hardware standards. In addition, pilots will benefit from an overhaul of The Agency that will put more clear and concise information at their fingertips, allowing easier access to a wide range of content in New Eden. For more information, please visit EVE Updates.
EVE Online can be downloaded for free by visiting eveonline.com.
SAN FRANCISCO — January 30, 2019 — Today, Ubisoft® announced the content of Tom Clancy’s The Division® 2 Private Beta, including early game and endgame missions, running from February 7 at 1am PT through February 11 at 1am PT. Private Beta preload begins on February 6 at 1am PT. Xbox One, PS4, and PC players can secure their access to the Private Beta by pre-ordering The Division 2 at participating retailers. Already the fastest registering beta in Ubisoft history, players can register for beta access now for a chance to play at http://thedivisiongame.com/beta.
In the Private Beta, players will be able to get a taste of what awaits them in Tom Clancy’s The Division 2. After establishing their Base of Operations in the White House, Agents will be able to venture into a transformed Washington D.C., unlocking new skills and abilities while they upgrade to a level cap of seven and discover the eastern part of the open world featuring the following content:
Two main missions, available in Story, Normal and Hard Mode
Five side missions and additional activities in the open world
Unique PvPvE gameplay in one of the three new Dark Zones
Organized PvP gameplay in one Conflict mode, Skirmish
In addition to this content, beginning February 8 at 8am PT, The Division 2 fans will have the opportunity to have a first hands-on with endgame content with one Invaded mission. Players will experience gameplay at the level cap of 30 and unlock brand new Survivalist, Sharpshooter or Demolitionist specializations.
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 releases worldwide on March 15, 2019, on the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.
Led by Massive Entertainment in collaboration with seven other studios around the world**, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 is the next evolution in the open-world online shooter RPG genre that the first game helped establish. Set seven months after a deadly virus was released in New York City, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 will bring players into a fractured and collapsing Washington D.C. The world is on the brink, its people living through the biggest crisis ever faced in human history. As veteran Division agents, players are the last hope against the complete fall of society as enemy factions vie for control of the city. If Washington D.C. is lost, the entire nation falls. Building upon more than two years of listening to and learnings from The Division community, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 will offer a substantial campaign that organically flows into a robust endgame, to create a cohesive and meaningful experience for all types of players.
For more information on Tom Clancy’s The Division 2, please visit: tomclancy-thedivision.ubisoft.com. For the latest news on Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 and all of Ubisoft’s games, visit Ubisoft News: news.ubisoft.com.
January 30, 2019 – Learn about all the new features being added to Sid Meier’s Civilization VI: Gathering Storm in this extensive gameplay features video for the new expansion, including details on Environmental Effects, Engineering Projects, Power and Consumable Resources, as well as the World Congress and more.
The New Features Explained Video is available to view or embed on YouTube:
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI: Gathering Storm is the second expansion pack for the critically acclaimed and award-winning Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, available for Windows PC on February 14, 2019.
LOS ANGELES (Jan. 29, 2019) – SQUARE ENIX® and Disney are proud to announce KINGDOM HEARTS III, the long-awaited installment in the beloved action role-playing game series, is now available worldwide. The critically-acclaimed game holds an 88 on Metacritic at launch, with Game Informer calling it “a main attraction worth waiting for” and GamesBeat claiming, “Kingdom Hearts is perfect for me.”
Longtime fans and newcomers alike will follow the exciting new adventures of Sora, a young Keyblade wielder tasked with protecting the universe from an evil force known as the Heartless. Sora, helped by his loyal companions, Donald and Goofy, who are emissaries sent by King Mickey from Disney Castle, will team up with other iconic Disney and Pixar characters in an attempt to defeat the darkness and save the universe.
“I am thrilled that KINGDOM HEARTS III is now officially out,” said Tetsuya Nomura, Director of the KINGDOM HEARTS series. “There are many mysteries in the story, so players will want to take their time so that they don’t miss anything. The adventure lies within the journey, and not just the destination. This story marks one of the greatest experiences Sora will have with his friends, so I hope that the players enjoy it. To all of our fans around the world, thank you for eagerly awaiting this day.”
“KINGDOM HEARTS III is the continuation of an amazing, longstanding creative collaboration between Tetsuya Nomura, Square Enix and Disney’s characters and worlds,” said Sean Shoptaw, SVP, Global Games and Interactive Experiences, Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products. “This installment of the fan-favorite franchise is a perfect testament of our approach to matching Disney and Pixar characters and worlds with best-in-class games partners, and giving them the flexibility to create something magical and unexpected. We are elated that today, fans will be able to experience the game for themselves.”
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!
Chicago, Illinois (January 25, 2019) — World of Tanks: Mercenaries is renowned for throwing players into epic battles waged between huge metal war machines. With a new limited-time mode, Core Breach, launching on PS4 and Xbox at the end of January, that hot metal action is about to get cranked up all the way to 11 as huge mechs will be taking to the battlefield! 2019 also marks the launch of the Winter Games, a new event that gives players the opportunity to earn monthly rewards and Premium gift tanks!
From January 29 through February 4, the new Core Breach mode will bring explosive mech battles to World of Tanks: Mercenaries! Popularized by Hollywood blockbusters and various beloved anime series, mechs are metal monsters piloted by humans in explosive battles. In Core Breach, players will be able to swap their trusty tanks for these titanium titans and duke it out in epic 4 v 4 death matches!
Beginning January 29, pilots can start clobbering their way to victory in one of two mechs: the gigantic US Iron Soldier, or the sleek and deadly USSR Steel Comrade. Each mech is equipped with lasers, missiles, machine guns, and a whole lot of health. Shoot and crush your way through the snow-covered Old River City map and its plethora of destructible environments, then decimate all opposing mechs to reign supreme. Be careful out there, Pilot, as destroyed mechs will experience a core breach explosion capable of leveling city blocks and your mech as well. The action doesn’t stop if you get knocked down – just eject, respawn, and get right back at it again!
While mechs may be a surprising addition to World of Tanks: Mercenaries, this mode marks a return to the roots of Wargaming Chicago-Baltimore (formerly known as Day 1 Studios), with some of the key talents behind Microsoft’s machine-mashing MechAssault series working to bring Core Breach to life. This special event is the latest in a series of crazy fan-favorite modes that flip World of Tanks: Mercenaries’ core gameplay on its head, with previous events featuring sea-faring battles, tank warfare on Mars, and even an alien invasion of Earth!
Elsewhere in the World of Tanks, the Winter Games have begun! This new event encourages players to fight to earn daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual rewards by earning points through in-game Ops. Winter Games Bravo, the second phase of this event, starts on February 1. Players who complete it can look forward to a hefty discount on a new Premium tank, the electrifying Thunderbolt!
This month also sees the launch of some new tanking heroes to give a boost to your armory! Fans of German engineering can spearhead their assault with the Javelin Krupp-Steyr Waffenträger, a new Tank Destroyer that won’t fail to hit its mark. This metal hero is kitted out with welded-on spaced armor, keeps a stealthy profile, and can dish out punishment with a quick and accurate gun. Coming on January 28, the Skullcap is the newest original Premium Mercenary vehicle to join the roster. This hellraising tank mounts a gun which handles like a dream while on the move, and with armor specifically designed to counter flanking attacks and a fast-firing gun on hand, it provides awesome frontline support.
Stay on top of all the latest news and releases for World of Tanks: Mercenaries by keeping an eye on the official website!
