Monthly Archives: July 2015

37Games Launches New Fast-paced ARPG Felspire

37Games Launches New Fast-paced ARPG Felspire news header

Getting tired of the endless grind in your everyday MMORPG? Is your time taken by work or study? Felspire does all the routine stuff for you so you can skip straight to the dessert – PvP arenas, challenging dungeons and massive guild battles. Felspire lets you play an RPG like an action game and cut straight to the good stuff while leaving the tedious grinding for another game. Felspire will be launched by 37Games this early August. Pre-register now!

The game is set in the fantasy world of Eremos, where the mysterious Felspire continues to be a source of contention for the locals and foreigners alike. As some believe it to be a portal from underworld to the land of mankind, there are those waiting for an opportunity to seize it for their licentious deeds. For other humans, Felspire is rumored as a source of infinite power. No-one can seem to agree on its origin or its future use – but there is one thing that can be guaranteed – war.

What makes the game different from others is the tempo will be quicker than other RPGs, because of the intelligent auto combat system which helps players skip the tedious grinding and enjoy the best parts of an RPG. You can just skip to the good stuff – and leave the monotony of grinding and leveling up behind them.

The random loot system allows you to collect gear and completely customize their character. The refining system will let you create the unique sets of gear on your own! Dungeons scattered across the landscape of Eremos each presents different kinds of challenges for you and your party members.

Join the Guild and GvG to explore the huge world of Eremos with your fellow friends. The Guild system includes Guild Hall, Alchemy, Guild Vault, Realm, Flea Market, giving you the chance to build your own faction from the ground up.

So pick up a weapon, bring a friend and join the fray! Skip to the good stuff – create your guild and battle for control of the Felspire! Preregister for Felspire and get an exclusive gift pack here

Battle Fantasia (Revised Edition)

Battle Fantasia is 2.5D fighting game by Arc System Works. Sporting a unique fantasy RPG theme, Battle Fantasia (Revised Edition) comes equipped with the latest balances and improved visual effects, fight against your foes and save the world from evil!

Features:

Live the fantasy: Select between 12 different characters with a total of 24 scenarios. atch the story of each character expands with each battle, and under certain circumstances you might find yourself traveling on an unintended path…

Multiple game modese: Enjoy training mode, survival mode, time attack and more.

Battle the world: Fight in ranked matches or player-made matches against friends.

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Overdrive Now Available on PS4

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Overdrive Now Available on PS4 news header

5pb./Mages, developer of the Phantom Breaker series and Steins;Gate, the most acclaimed visual novel of all time, announces that its latest title, Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Overdrive, is available today on the PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®4.

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Overdrive is a cooperative, side-scrolling beat’em up. But don’t mistaken it for just another brawler. Its got an in-depth combat system thanks to roots stretching back to the hit 2D fighting game Phantom Breaker. Its cast of four playable characters from Phantom Breaker (Mikoto, Waka, Itsuki and Yuzuha), and Makise Kurisu of Steins;Gate guest starring as a DLC character, sport moves any fighting game player would recognize — burst gauges, dodges, guard breaks, and more. As your character levels up, you’ll apply skill points to gain new abilities and hit harder and faster!

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds was previously released to great success for the Xbox 360® system, PlayStation®Vita, and Steam (PC). Its newest incarnation comes swinging onto the PlayStation®4 with a slew of new features!

What’s new for the PlayStation 4 release:

  • New skills and abilities for deeper character customization: Triple Jumps, Air Dash Attacks, Shadow Clones, and more!
  • Increased chaos: Levels now have gigantic hordes of enemies flooding the screen, and the item drops to match.
  • Alternate routes: Discover secret routes that lead you to new items, different enemies, and new skills!
  • New Items: Out Range and Aura Items can now be combined to expand your tactical options.
  • Newly arranged music: Now leveled up by the PS4! Incredible arrangements with 8 FM synthesis tones and 1 ADPCM tone!

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Overdrive for PlayStation®4 will retail for $14.99. The Makise Kurisu DLC retails for $5.99.

Key Features:
  • Story Mode: Battle through 8 deadly stages filled with crazy enemies. Level up your characters to unlock devastating new skills and build up your attack strength, defense, and speed.
  • Arcade Mode: Test your skill for the best scores and times, and compare them against the world on global leaderboards.
  • Co-op Mode: Play with up to 4 players with online and local multiplayer.
  • Battleground Mode: Enjoy a fierce battle royale using your leveled up characters.
  • Fight as Itsuki, Yuzuha, Waka, and Mikoto from Phantom Breaker, each with their own signature moves and attacks.
  • Play as Makise Kurisu from popular anime and game series Steins;Gate, available as DLC at launch.

More information can be found on the official website at http://5pb.jp/games/pbbgod/en/.

Netmarble Games to Invest $130 Million in SGN

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Netmarble, the number one mobile games publisher in South Korea, announced today an investment of $130 million to SGN, the fastest growing major U.S. mobile games studio. With this investment, Netmarble will become the largest shareholder in SGN. In this strategic partnership, SGN looks to grow their share in Asia, the biggest mobile games market in the world, while Netmarble will use SGN’s expertise to expand their presence in the West. Both companies will maintain their independence, but will work closely to share their creative and technological knowledge.

 

“SGN is a rapidly growing company with proven experience in developing and servicing top grossing casual games in the West,” said Youngsig Kwon, the CEO of Netmarble Games. “With SGN’s many years of experience in global marketing, I am confident that SGN will make a perfect partner for Netmarble to enter the Western market.”

 

“Through this major investment from Netmarble, we will use the proceeds for games studio acquisitions, and to accelerate our organic growth,” said Chris DeWolfe, co-founder/CEO of SGN. “Global market share is a top initiative for SGN and Netmarble is the perfect strategic partner to help us establish a major presence in the lucrative Asian markets.”

 

Seungwon Lee, the President, Overseas for Netmarble Games added, “Through this synergistic partnership, Netmarble and SGN will collaborate and expand their publishing footprints globally. SGN has demonstrated their strength in developing original game IP (Intellectual Property) as well as licensed IP partnerships.”

 

Netmarble is the leading Korean mobile gaming company consistently ranking as a top 10 Publisher in the App Store and Google Play Store in globally. Hot off the heels of the  successful “Marvel Future Fight” which recently surpassed 20 million downloads within two months of its initial launch* and an eye towards further expanding its success globally, Netmarble will see upcoming launches in the West within 2015.   *Source: May 2015 AppAnnie Report

 

Founded by MySpace Co-Founders Chris DeWolfe and Aber Whitcomb, and former Fox executive Josh Yguado, SGN’s seasoned executive team has established the company as a leader in the mobile gaming industry. The studio’s catalogue of popular titles includes Panda PopBook of Life: Sugar Smash, the newly released Juice Jam, and Facebook’s Game of the Year 2014, Cookie Jam. SGN’s games have been downloaded over 500 million times and makes them the second largest developer of Casual/Puzzle games in the world, next to King. Their games consistently land in the top grossing charts in multiple countries around the world. As the fastest growing sector of the entertainment industry, mobile games are projected to make $30 billion in 2015.

The Grand Tournament Comes to Hearthstone This August

The Grand Tournament Comes to Hearthstone This August news header

Excitement is in the air as brave champions hailing from the icy reaches of Northrend to the deserts of southern Kalimdor ready their lances for battle. This can mean only one thing—The Grand Tournament™ is soon to begin! Let it be known throughout the land that the upcoming expansion to Blizzard Entertainment’s Hearthstone®: Heroes of Warcraft ™ will bring knightly combatants together from all over to prove their martial prowess. All told, The Grand Tournament will welcome 132 noble cards to the (round) table as well as introduce an all-new keyword—Inspire.

The Grand Tournament transports brave Hearthstone  duelists to the frigid continent of Northrend, where the heroes of the Argent Crusade once held a tournament to coax out Azeroth’s greatest fighters—and prepare them to battle the undead legions at the icy heart of the realm. The Lich King’s evil has been vanquished, but that doesn’t mean the jousting has to stop . . . the competitive atmosphere’s just a lot more playful (and a bit warmer) than it used to be.

When rallying new recruits to their cause, players will notice that some of these knights possess an all-new keyword—Inspire. Minions with the Inspire keyword have a special ability that can only be activated by using the Hero’s Power. This means that Hero Powers now play an even greater role in strategy, as they can be used to inspire some minions to reach their full potential in battle by calling reinforcements, restoring health, and much more! Players will want to use these minions wisely to give their play the perfect boost!

Coming this August to PC, Windows, iOS, and Android tablets, and mobile phones, The Grand Tournament card packs will be winnable in Hearthstone’s Arena mode and purchasable with in-game gold or real money at the same prices as Hearthstone’s other card packs. Starting next week, anyone ready for battle can pre-purchase The Grand Tournament card packs in a special 50-pack bundle, on any platform, for a one-time price of $49.99 (one purchase per account) up until release. Doing so will reward them handsomely with a triumphant new card back . . . and the unbridled joy that can only come from opening dozens of card packs when the Grand Tournament begins.

To read up on all things related to  The Grand Tournament, visit thegrandtourney.com

Devil’s Third

Devil’s Third is a third-person shooter title by Valhalla Game Studios. Created by legendary designer Tomonobu Itagaki, Devil’s Third combines modern military weaponry with over-the-top ninja-style swordplay and melee combat similar to his previous title: Ninja Gaiden. The game will also include a deep and challenging online mode that blends clan-based action, resource management and strategy.

Features:

Level editor: Reshape the battlefield anyway you want with bunkers, buildings, turrets and more.

Work together or work alone: Play alongside various clans created by other players or serve as a lone wolf mercenary.

F2P version: The PC version of Devil’s Third will be have online-only component which is completely free-to-play.

Super Dungeon Bros Confirms Worldwide Retail Release

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Wired Productions, an established independent games publisher, today announced a global retail distribution deal with Nordic Games to deliver a physical retail release of React Games’ Super Dungeon Bros for Xbox One, PS4, and PC. As part of the newly signed agreement, Nordic Games will handle physical distribution in all major territories.

 

“Throughout development we’ve been delighted with the reception of Super Dungeon Bros, and we’re excited to announce this partnership with Nordic Games to bring the title to as many players as possible, worldwide,” said Leo Zullo, Managing Director of Wired Productions. “Nordic Games has always been a long-term partner, and we’re pleased with the continuation of our relationship.”

 

Nik Blower, PR & Marketing Director for Nordic Games said, “Re-affirming our business-bro relationship with Wired Productions gives us great pleasure. We’re super happy we can bring our physical distribution weight to the fore with this rockin’ good title.”

 

Super Dungeon Bros is an up-to-4-player dungeon brawler that features compelling action RPG style gameplay with a signature hard rock twist. Players take on the roles of heavy metal-inspired heroes Axl, Ozzie, Freddie, and Lars, and embark on a quest from the gods of rock to navigate the endless dungeons of Rökheim, seek out epic loot, and uncover the legends of long-lost fabled Rock Stars. Dangerous foes, deadly obstacles, and hazardous puzzles await these bro-tastic adventurers!

 

Slated to release this winter for PS4, Xbox One, PC, Mac, and Windows 10, Super Dungeon Bros promises a top-notch co-op experience complete with fantastically fun gameplay, along with support for cross-device multiplayer compatibility between the PS4 and Steam (PC/Mac) versions as well as between the Xbox One and Windows 10 versions.