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Friday, April 1, 2016
03/01/2016 - Koei Tecmo Announces the Return of Romance of the Three KingdomsKOEI TECMO ANNOUNCES THE
TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF RENOWNED STRATEGY SERIES, ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS
Developed in Celebration of the Series’ 30th Anniversary, ‘Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII’
Unites Deep, Strategic Gameplay with Nearly Endless Customization
Hertfordshire, 31st March
2016- This summer Koei Tecmo Europe invites gamers to rediscover a turbulent era of political instability, large-scale conflict,
and human drama with the western return of historical simulation/ strategy epic Romance of the Three Kingdoms after
a 9 year hiatus. Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII will launch across Europe on 8th
July 2016 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PC via Steam®.
Based on the beloved novel
of the same name, Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII has been developed in celebration of the franchise’s
30th anniversary. The game uses the tale of a collapsing dynasty and the power-hungry emerging factions to set
a complex chessboard on which players can follow and influence the fateful events leading to the unification of 2nd
century China.
Fans of strategy games will find this exceptionally detailed title to be a challenging and rewarding
blend of deep strategy and historically accurate warfare, regardless of their familiarity with the rich story of the Three
Kingdoms era of Chinese history. Cities can be built and developed; alliances can be fostered or broken; armies can be mustered
and deployed. Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII prides itself on offering a wide selection of options
for conflict resolution, the most impressive of which are the armies. A wide variety of army units can be recruited and trained,
including foot soldiers, cavalry, artillery, and navy, while special care has been taken to incorporate diplomacy and personal
relationships, giving the player an extra incentive to build a stable and loyal network of friends and allies.
This
comprehensive and exceptionally detailed strategy title features two compelling gameplay experiences: the Campaign mode, which
stays true to the most profound of strategy games by allowing players the freedom to choose a starting year and customize
the board to their liking before attempting to beat the game, and the Hero mode, which acts an in-depth tutorial, closely
following historical events while teaching players all of the game’s mechanics. In Hero mode, players familiar with
characters from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series can also enjoy an alternative way to relive the exciting lives and
adventures of those heroes before proceeding to leave their own mark on history!
In Romance of the
Three Kingdoms XIII players have near endless customisation choices, as they can take on the mantle of one of
700 historical characters (including such fan- favourites as Zhao Yun, Liu Bei, Cao Cao and more), or create their own unique
character and try to climb the proverbial leadership ladder.
To better illustrate the style and feel of the upcoming
game, Koei Tecmo has released a teaser trailer and a batch of in-game assets showcasing battle scenes and characters. More
news and information on Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII will become available in the coming weeks.
To keep updated on ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIII news please visit www.facebook.com/koeigames or www.samuraiwarriors4.eu/empires and follow us on twitter @koeitecmoeurope
ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.
KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and
digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS
CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive® and Ninja Gaiden®series. KOEI
is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. On April 1, 2009, KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO.,
LTD was established as a result of the TECMO, LTD. and KOEI Co., Ltd. merger. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD
and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com
“PlayStation” is a
registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Submitted by: E. Thomas
Thursday, March 31, 2016
03/31/2016 - Vector Unit Announces Riptide GPVector Unit Announces
Riptide GP: Renegade Coming Soon to Consoles
New
Action-Packed Water Racer coming to PS4 and Xbox One features Brand New Trailer
(San Francisco,
CA) - March 31, 2016 - Independent developer, Vector Unit, today announced Riptide GP: Renegade
is coming Q2 to PS4 and Xbox One / Windows 10 PC, with Steam, Android, iOS, and Amazon launching shortly after. Vector Unit
is also pleased to release this new thrilling trailer which you can view here. In Riptide GP: Renegade, players race rocket-powered watercraft through
futuristic environments while pulling off crazy mid-air stunts and boosting their way to the front of the pack. Complete
the challenging single player Career mode, or compete against other players online or in split screen local multiplayer.
“We’ve been hard at work getting Riptide GP: Renegade ready for series fans and new players alike,”
said Matt Small, Creative Director and Co-Founder of Vector Unit. "This version has been developed from the ground up
for next-gen consoles. We kept what worked, but completely retuned the mechanics and the graphics engine, and we can’t
wait for players to get their hands on the game.”
Riptide GP: Renegade is a next-gen water
racer where armored riders kick out death-defying stunts over massive waterfalls, outrun cops, and boost at breakneck speeds
across surging waves. Evade police boats and drones while blasting through vast interactive race environments packed with
interactive elements, secret shortcuts, and animated obstacles. Battle your way through a variety of race types and boss fights
to reach the top of the underground hydro jet racing circuit. Earn XP and cash to upgrade and customize your hydro jet, unlock
new stunts, and increase your rider's performance. Compete online against the best players around the world – or against
your pals in split screen local multiplayer matches (with a mix of human and AI racers) and collect and upgrade a garage full
of blistering fast hydro jets that transform while you ride them, all while enjoying it on 1080p / 60fps.
Visit
the website: http://www.vectorunit.com/riptide-gp-renegade/
Follow us on Twitter: @vectorunit
Like us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/VectorUnit/
Follow us on Google+: +Vector Unit
About
Vector Unit
Vector Unit is a NorCal independent developer specializing in action-packed arcade racing games.
Previous titles include Beach Buggy Racing and Riptide GP2. Their first game Hydro Thunder Hurricane was an Xbox LIVE®
Summer of Arcade hit in 2010.
Submitted by: E. Thomas
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
03/29/2016 - Telltale's Walking Dead Michonne Series Episode Two LaunchThe Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries Continues Today with
Episode Two - 'Give No Shelter'
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Mar.
29, 2016 - Leading publisher of digital entertainment Telltale Games and Robert Kirkman's Skybound Entertainment,
announced today that 'Give No Shelter,' the second of three episodes in The
Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries, is now available for download.
Episode
2 - 'Give No Shelter' is available now on PC/Mac from the Telltale Online Store, Steam, and
other digital distribution services, the PlayStation®Network for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, and the Xbox Games Store
for Xbox One® and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The episode is also available today
for compatible iOS devices via the App Store, and for Android-based devices via Google Play and the Amazon App Store.
The miniseries will conclude with the third episode, 'What We Deserve,' in April.
The
Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries stars the iconic, blade-wielding character from Robert Kirkman's
best-selling comic books, portrayed in-game by award-winning actress Samira Wiley (Orange is the New
Black). Haunted by her past and coping with unimaginable loss and regret, the story explores Michonne across
a three episode miniseries event. Players will dive into the mind of Michonne to discover what took her away from Rick, Carl,
and the rest of her trusted group... and what brought her back.
"At this midpoint in our exploration of
an iconic character, players will get a substantial look at what past trauma hides behind Michonne's often inscrutable exterior," said
Kevin Bruner, Co-Founder and CEO of Telltale Games. "Living a part of Michonne's life through Telltale gameplay
provides real insight into one of the most complex psyches in Robert Kirkman's Walking Dead universe. With this as the backdrop
to a tense pursuit that hurtles to a cliffhanger ending, we hope this episode leaves players excited for the conclusion coming
next month."
In this second episode, 'Give No Shelter,' a daring escape from
the floating colony of Monroe sees Michonne, Pete, and Sam running for their lives. An all too brief reprieve is soon shattered;
the leaders of Monroe don't forgive and don't forget. With memories of her daughters bleeding ever further into Michonne's
blurred reality, her world is becoming increasingly fractured... just at the point when she'll need all of her skills to survive. To date, The Walking Dead: A Telltale Games Series has
sold more than 50 million episodes worldwide, earning more than 100 Game of
the Year awards from outlets including Metacritic, USA Today, Wired, Spike TV VGAs, Yahoo!,
The Telegraph, Mashable, Polygon, Destructoid and GamesRadar, and was also the recipient
of two BAFTA Video Games Awards for Best Story and Best
Mobile Game.
The Walking Dead is set in the world of Robert Kirkman's award-winning
comic book series and offers an emotionally-charged, tailored game experience where a player's actions and choices affect
how their story plays out across the entire series.
The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries
Episode 2 - 'Give No Shelter' is rated 'M' (Mature) for Intense Violence, Blood & Gore, and Strong
Language by the ESRB.
For more information on the game, visit the official website, Facebook, and follow Telltale Games on Twitter. For more information on The Walking Dead,
Robert Kirkman, and all of his titles, visit www.Skybound.com and www.TheWalkingDead.com .
Submitted
by:E. Thomas
Monday, March 28, 2016
03/28/2016 - Two Worlds III Enters DevelopmentTWO WORLDS III enters development
TopWare Interactive and Reality Pump studios have some exciting news! We are pleased
to announce that after earning multiple awards and selling over ten million units, Reality Pump Studios has officially begun
work on the third part of our blockbuster RPG series, Two Worlds!
Two Worlds III™ is currently
in the concept stage and scheduled for development over the next 36 months. Keep an eye out for further announcements.
And that's not all! We're also excited to announce a major engine update for Two Worlds II, and we're going to need it,
because while we're laying down the basics for the third installment in the series, this year we're also going to be releasing
eight new Two Worlds II multiplayer maps and two brand-new, single-player DLCs, Call of the Tenebrae
and Shattered Embrace!
The first DLC, entitled Two Worlds II: Call of the Tenebrae
will be available at the end of Q2 2016 and focuses on the Hero's return to Antaloor, where he witnesses the shocking murder
of DarPha! The killers are a never-before-seen tribe of hideous, rat-like creatures known only as "The Chosen",
who control a mysterious, powerful new magic! Their genocidal plot threatens every living creature in Antaloor, and it's up
to the Hero to find a way to stop them!
Expect to experience Antaloor like never before with the new engine update
for Two Worlds II!
Also available for Linux and the Steam OS, the newly updated engine allows for a much higher
level of character and landscape detail, an HD-GUI, in addition to tons of in-game achievements, co-op multiplayer, and lots
of new in-game features and upgrades!
For more information on the first single-player DLC for Two Worlds II, Call
of the Tenebrae, and all the exciting new things happening in the Two Worlds universe, please visit http://cot.twoworlds2.com/
Submitted by: E. Thomas
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