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.

• 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, 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 Pop, Book 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.

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

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.

Bandai Namco pushes their RTS MOBA hybrid, Supernova, into closed beta testing today at last, including new Commander Targon, five new commander skins, two new force skins, and new profile icons!

Targon is a powerful, ax wielding fighter who can deal serious damage to his enemies and comes from a race of minotaur-like creatures called Aurocs who inhabit the planet Therion. When the legion of Faceless captured the Aurocs as servants for the Faceless homeworld, Targon proved to be a vicious and brutal brawler that got the attention of the Pit Boss, who gave him the title of The Arena’s new Gaoler. After a riot ensued, Targon became a prime target for angry, escaped slave gladiators. Barely fleeing with his life, Targon bought passage on a mercenary ship headed to battle in a faraway system where the ship’s captain offered Targon a chance to be a soldier, which he immediately accepted.

To sign up for Closed Beta, visit www.supernovagame.com.

This week, Final Fantasy XIV has launched patch 3.05. The patch introduces two new major content areas: Alexander: Gordias (Savage), and Seal Rock (Seize).

Alexander: Gordias (Savage) is a brutal new raid area that resets weekly and adds new rewards for those able to meet its challenges. Seal Rock (Seize) is a new PvP encounter in Frontline that will reward players with PvP experience, Wolf Marks, and Allagan tomestones.

Many other updates, changes, and fixes have gone live in the patch, so read up on the full patch notes here.

Internationally-acclaimed mobile game creator IGG is pleased to announce a massive update for one of its most beloved titles – Castle Clash.

This update will feature a huge expansion with top tier features, including a new Arena, Hero, Talent upgrade, and Guild Boss!

The Lost Battlefield is the newest addition to the Lost Realm. In this Arena, players can choose 15 Heroes to duel against each other and score Fame. Fame can then be exchanged for rewards in the Warehouse.

The newest Hero to join the Castle Clash roundup is the Harpy Queen. This forest nymph’s Plume Blast attack not only deals damage, but also reduces enemy attack and speed. She also has the potential to revitalize and recover energy quickly!

The update will also allow players to upgrade Level 5 Talents up to Level 8. However, this excludes Revitalize, Enlighten, Corrode, Heaven’s Wrath, and Condemnation.

A new Level 4 Guild Boss will also make his fiery debut. Players can challenge the game’s strongest boss yet, a demonic warrior decked in stones and bones, for a chance to win massive rewards.

The trumpets of war have sounded! Fedeen Games today announced that Forsaken World Mobile, successor to the acclaimed PC series, is now available for download across 92 countries on iOS and Android devices.

Players can get in on the action by joining the Deathbane (US), Duskmire (US), or Relinquere (EU) server based on their location.

“Fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of Forsaken World Mobile for months now,” said Vincent Li, Operation Director of Fedeen Games. “During that time we have gathered some wonderful feedback from the community and our beta testers, and we are confident that this will be a handheld MMORPG experience unlike any other!”

In Forsaken World Mobile, players will be able to interact with the massive open world as one of five dynamic classes. Stand tall and strong, shielding your allies as a Warrior, or strike from the shadows as a stealthy Assassin. Feed on the life force of your enemies as a Kindred, blast your foes with elemental spells as a Mage, or put your healing talents to work for the good of your team as a Cleric.

Once you’ve selected your class, you’ll have the entire fully 3D landscape of Forsaken World, built using the same graphics engine as the PC games, literally at your fingertips. Team up with your friends to raid massive dungeons and take on epic bosses for tons of awesome loot, or destroy them in heart-stopping PVP battles! Outfit your character with eye-catching accessories as you traverse the land on your choice of exotic mount!