MINDSCAPE JOINS WITH ANIME GAMING STAR IDEA FACTORY INTERNATIONAL FOR ANZ RETAIL DISTRIBUTION
Leading distributor of games and software Mindscape Asia Pacific has added Idea Factory International, Inc. to its growing list of publishers
SYDNEY: Mindscape Asia Pacific and Idea Factory International, Inc. have announced a distribution partnership that will see Mindscape handle all sales, marketing and distribution of Idea Factory International’s popular titles in Australia and New Zealand.
“Our expertise in Anime games makes Idea Factory International a natural fit for Mindscape. It meets our objectives of offering a solid range of games to the local community”, said Tonia Velasco, COO at Mindscape Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. We are very excited to bring Idea Factory International’s popular role playing games to Australia and New Zealand along with developing the brand and growing the fanbase.
The first title to be released by Mindscape is the hybrid RPG/idol simulation Omega Quintet on PlayStation® 4 on the 1 May 2015.
In a world overrun by a mysterious, malevolent darkness, the only hope for humanity rests in the music of singing idols known as “Verse Maidens”. Wielding weapons of sound, they are tasked with fighting back evil and restoring the world, but it won’t be easy! These five plucky girls – with the help of their manager Takt – will have to give the performance of a lifetime to stop this darkness from claiming the last of humanity. Will they be able to band together and blow this evil away, or will they fight only to discover that the darkness has been lurking within them the whole time…?
Music plays an integral role in the game’s battle system, providing stat boosts and more during battle, and as the manager of the idols, players will be able to build relationships with each unique member of the group. It will also be the first title on the PlayStation®4 to utilise the Move Controller for special idol performances.
The game focuses on the power of music and players must harness the power of song to defeat evil. By entering “Concert Mode” for example, player will get boosts from their music, as well as be able to fill up the Voltage Gauge faster to perform special skills. Players will be able to customise idols outfits, accessories, hair, and more!
Be careful, though, because sustaining hits from the enemies can cause a “Costume Break”, which will compromise their outfits and leave them vulnerable to more damage! Lethal harmonies! An idol group combines their talents to create beautiful harmonies, and with the “Harmonics” system, so the player can sing their enemies right into their graves! Create deadly super chains of attacks, utilising each idol’s skill in the right order to keep the pain coming – Dance or die!
Other features mean players can create performances for their idols and share them with the PlayStation®4 Share function. This includes the ability to build each routine, move by move, and even use the PlayStation®4 Camera for protection during the performance, as well as the Move controller to add special effects! The better the shows, the more moves available to pass onto the idols!
Omega Quintet on PS4 will be available from EB Games, JB Hi-Fi and selected game retailers.
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