TOKYO (August 28th, 2012). After more than two years of development the Fuel Overdose team is thrilled to reveal its first official trailer, titled “Racing”. This trailer, the first in the “Tactical-Action-Racing” series, focuses on the racing and driving components of the game. Fuel Overdose is scheduled for release on PlayStation®Network and PC.
Official website and blog: www.fueloverdose.com
Bethesda is pleased to announce Hearthfire™, the next official game add-on for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim®. As demonstrated in this just-released video, Hearthfire allows you to purchase land and build your own home from the ground up – from a simple one-room cottage to a sprawling compound complete with armory, alchemy laboratory, and more. Choose your land, customize your house, guard it from unwanted visitors, and turn your house into a home by adopting children.
Hearthfire will be available for download for 400 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE® on September 4. For more information on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim or Hearthfire please visit www.elderscrolls.com.
Players pre-purchase more than one million copies
SYDNEY – August 29, 2012: NCsoft®, the world’s premier publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online games (MMOs) and ArenaNet, developer of the renowned Guild Wars franchise, are delighted to announce the launch of Guild Wars 2.
Even before today’s launch, more than one million fans paid for the game in full to enjoy a 3-day Headstart prior to today’s official launch. Additionally, demand for the game during this Headstart has been record-breaking, with a peak concurrency of more than 400,000 players online at once. Whether it’s because of the vast and dynamic world that changes based on player actions, the engaging, customizable personal storyline, or the visceral, highly-mobile action, it’s clear that online gamers are eager for Guild Wars 2.
“This is the culmination of a 5-year journey and to be greeted by this level of enthusiasm by our fans is truly amazing,” said Mike O’Brien, president and co-founder of ArenaNet. “But really our work is just beginning. Now our focus is shifting to building on this living world we’ve delivered, continuously refining our game and improving services to ensure our players have the best possible experience.”
For more information on the game and to purchase Guild Wars 2, visit www.myguild.com.au
Ascend: New Gods to be free-to-play on Xbox LIVE
Kirkland, Wash. – August 28, 2012 – Signal Studio, the makers of the hit videogame franchise Toy Soldiers, announced today that the studio’s upcoming action RPG, Ascend: New Gods, will be one of the first free-to-play games to be offered on Xbox LIVE.
“We want to create a game that delivers an experience beyond what people generally expect from free-to-play titles,” says D.R. Albright, President and Creative Director for Signal Studios. “Our business model is integrated into the gameplay in a very elegant way. There’s no begging or distracting pop-ups. Players can get through Ascend without spending a dime, but if they want to purchase items to augment their experience, we make it easy for them to do so. If they choose not to, that’s fine too.”
In Ascend:New Gods, players will be able to spend “souls”, the currency of the game, to acquire new and unique items, abilities, upgrades, and character customizations. Souls can be earned in-game or purchased using Microsoft Points through Xbox Live.
Providing further value to the player, Ascend takes advantage of unique technology that allows the developers to quickly and seamlessly deliver fresh content directly to the game world.
“Ascend leverages our proprietary dynamic content system to deliver on-the-fly updates,” says Brett Gow, Executive Producer for Ascend. “By taking advantage of this system, we’ll be able to quickly make adjustments to the game to meet the demands of both the single-player story and the multi-player experience. This will allow us to push new content and gameplay updates directly to players without the wait normally associated with console title updates.”
About Ascend
Ascend: New Gods is a third-person action RPG experience that offers a variety of innovative new features such as multi-platform connectivity, a unique parallel multiplayer system and support for the newly-announced Xbox SmartGlass technology. ”
Ascend: New Gods is slated for release in early 2013 on Xbox LIVE.
About Signal Studios
Signal Studios is an independent video game development company formed in early 2008. Based in Kirkland, WA Signal Studios is the developer behind the hit original franchise, Toy Soldiers. The company is currently developing multiple new IPs across current and next generation platforms. Additional information about Signal can be obtained through the Signal Studios website at www.signalstudios.net
Filled with New Contents and 17 Different Events
AUGUST 28, 2012— Joymax, leading online game developer and publisher widely known for breakout titles like Digimon Masters and Silkroad Online, stampedes into the open beta of their highly anticipated free-to-play MMORPG, Knight Age, today. The characters that players create and play during open beta will move directly into commercial launch. This is also the last chance to enter one of the most sought out Open Beta contests, which includes a decked out brand new laptop as a prize. Join now to enter the event and experience the newly open beta test at Knight Age’s Official Website: http://bit.ly/GKAPortal_0828.
“Players said one thing consistently throughout closed beta: ‘Knight Age is great, and we want more!’ and that was great to hear!” said Nam-Chul Kim, CEO of Joymax. “We’re happy to give players exactly what they want with more mounts, more pets, more dungeons, and more PVP!”
With mounted combat being the focus of Knight Age, it’s no surprise that the number of mounts has been doubled between closed beta and open beta. Mounts can be everything from hooves to paws to claws, and even a quacky surprise: players can now discover a hidden avian mount and ride into combat on a duck! Mounts level up independently of their masters and can bestow additional boosts to their riders.
Knight Age’s Pupa system has also seen improvements. Pupae (plural form of Pupa) are pets that all characters train up to become their partners in combat. Pupae can be fed with equipment to speed their leveling; fusing together two Pupae creates a new pet that will take the strength of both parents. Eggs for these amazing creatures can be found in the field, or purchased on the cash shop, but the best Pupa will be rare boss drops. The number of Pupae has doubled between closed and open beta, meaning there will be more to collect!
The most anticipated feature launching in open beta is the PVP War system. This colossal PVP mode can support up to 1 vs. 100 and will determine who will be the sole owner and wielder of Excalibur! Open beta also brings the launch of the gulid system known as Legions. Legions will be able to take the field against other guilds for the Order of Knights, which pits 50 vs. 50 in mounted combat. To arms, Knights, and prepare for battles both large and small!
This is the best time to join the game with 17 different events in store. There will be prizes and events for everything; from simply registering in the game to battling for the legendary Excalibur! The Open Beta Test will even feature grand off-line prizes including a brand new laptop and iTunes gift cards! Register now through the Knight Age website at http://bit.ly/GKAPortal_0828.
Players looking for all the juiciest tidbits, such as daily game information, character tips, and plenty of screen shots can check out Knight Age’s Facebook at http://bit.ly/GKAFB_0828, or Twitter at @OfficialKnightAge.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – August 28, 2012 – Ubisoft announced that The Expendables 2 Videogame is now available for Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system for 1200 Microsoft Points, on PC for $17.99 and the PlayStation Network for $23.95. The Expendables 2 Videogame unites four of the world’s most legendary mercenaries – Barney Ross, Gunner Jensen, Hale Caesar and Yin Yang – in a feast of explosive over-the-top action, authentic to the Expendables franchise.
Building on the universe created in the high-octane, star-studded movies, The Expendables 2 Videogame invites gamers on an adventure to rescue an extremely valuable, kidnapped billionaire. It’s all business, until all hell breaks loose and the explosive mix of testosterone and kerosene detonates in a massive fireball that never lets up. The adventure concludes right where the new movie begins, creating a continuous story experience for fans of the Expendables’ hard-boiled brand of action.
For more news and information, please visit the game’s official website at http://theexpendables2film.com (in cinemas August 30) and get connected at http://www.facebook.com/roadshowfilms
Check out the latest trailer for Star Wars 1313 – Descent to the Underworld, with commentary from developer Dominic Robilliard.
Sydney – August 27, 2012 – Home Entertainment Suppliers (HES) announced today the shipping of the Warhead 7.1 Wireless Surround Headset, for use with the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
The flagship model in Mad Catz’ exclusive range of Xbox 360 gaming headsets, the Warhead 7.1 is the first headset in the world to deliver two-way communication via the Xbox 360 console, negating the need for a chat cable or adapter to be connected to the game controller.
“The Warhead 7.1 is the most eagerly anticipated product in our Xbox 360 portfolio and we’re delighted to begin shipping this premium headset” said Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. “The Warhead 7.1 perfectly illustrates our ability to create unique, high-end products that resonate with passionate gamers.”
“We believe premium products such as the Warhead 7.1 have longer product life spans and offer the best means for us to target competitive and passionate gamers who demand the best.” said Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. “In addition to our focus on creating new products, we also look forward to leveraging our expanded geographic footprint and worldwide sales and marketing initiatives to bring added visibility to this one-of-a-kind product.”
The Warhead 7.1 Wireless Surround Headset features 5.8GHz wireless technology and Dolby® Headphone 7.1 surround sound. In addition, the Warhead 7.1 offers gamers an array of features including twin ‘hot-swappable’ rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs, Selectable Voice Monitoring (SVM), EQ modes for movies, music and gaming, and an on screen battery-indicator display.
Home Entertainment Suppliers are the official distributors of Mad Catz, Tritton and Saitek products in Australia. The Warhead 7.1 Wireless Surround Headset will be available for purchase from EB Games and JB Hi-Fi from 20th September 2012.
Additional information is available at: http://www.trittonusa.com/warhead7.1
Region’s most popular teams, including Flamengo, Corinthians, Sao Paolo FC, Palmerias & Santos will be a part of the most authentic soccer game on the planet!
Sydney, Australia. – August, 27, 2012 – Answering the calls to thousands of fans across Latin America, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced a new licensing agreement that will bring 20 teams from across Brazil to Pro Evolution Soccer 2013. Some of the prestigious football clubs from the region, including Palmeiras and Santos will be included this year with updated rosters, current kits, stadiums and all of the hallmarks of each franchise to give players the most immersive soccer experience south of the equator!
The Full list of teams include:
Flamengo
Corinthians
São Paulo
Santos
Portuguesa
Internacional
Palmeiras
Fluminense
Ponte Preta
Coritiba
Grêmio
Vasco
Atlético Mieiro
Bahia
Atlético Goianiense
Sport
Figueirense
Náutico
Botafogo
Cruzeiro
“The Latin American region, particularly Brazil, continues to grow tremendously for us, so it’s important we bring teams and licenses from this region,” said Erik Bladinieres, Director of Latin America for Konami. Bringing in these teams from Brazil, along with the Copa Libertadores license, makes PES 2013 the most authentic soccer experience available in the market.”
Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 continues to maintain the skill and grace of top level soccer that fans of the sport and the video game desire and expect. This will be the most faithful recreation of modern day soccer, with players modeled to match the running motions, the abilities and playing styles, and the flicks and turns of their real-life counterparts. This year, Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 brings three key cornerstones of innovative gameplay, including PES Full Control (PES FC), Player ID and ProActive AI, giving players complete control of all aspects of their gameplay.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 will be available in Fall 2013. For more information on Pro Evolution Soccer 2013, including screenshots and new trailers, please visit www.konami.com/download
As the commander of XCOM, the lives of the world’s best operatives are in your hands. Soldiers will fall, but it’s up to you to recruit, train, and advance their skills and capabilities to counter the alien attack and minimise your casualties of war.