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Exclusive Panel from the Mind behind PORTAL, Kim Swift, to Unveil New Downloadable Game; “Word to Your Moogle” Tour Embarking for a Second Destination

Square Enix, Inc has announced its lineup for Penny Arcade Expo (PAX Prime), set to take place at the Seattle Washington State Convention & Trade Center from August 26–28.PAX Prime attendees will be able to preview and play the following Square Enix titles at booth 3646:

Dead Island – In Deep Silver’s hotly anticipated action title arriving at retailers September 6, the lush island paradise of Banoi truly is a holiday destination with everything – including a lethal zombie outbreak.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution – The critically acclaimed and award winning release from Eidos Montréal will be available at North American retailers tomorrow! PAX attendees are invited to experience the game rated at 94 percent by PC Gamer, as well as attend a premier community event.

Final Fantasy XIII-2 – Serah and Noel are desperately searching for Lightning in the next installment from Square Enix’s all-star production team.

Heroes of Ruin – The Nintendo 3DS becomes the backdrop for a deeply social adventure featuring a band of unlikely heroes.

Wakfu – Discover the vibrant world of Wakfu, the latest MMORPG from Ankama Studios. With 14 different classes to choose from, in Wakfu, everything depends on you! A new class will be unveiled exclusively for PAX attendees.

In addition to getting hands-on with the games, PAX attendees will be the first to see Square Enix and Airtight Games globally reveal a top-secret joint project through their exclusive panel. Meet the development team, including Creative Director Kim Swift (Portal, Left 4 Dead 1, Left 4 Dead 2) and the rest of the Airtight Games team, and hear their explanation of how they are bringing an incredibly fascinating and quirky game to life. The panel will be held on Saturday, August 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Pegasus Room.

PAX Prime attendees are also invited to take part in community events devoted to Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Final Fantasy XIII-2:

August 26–28 (All day at booth 3646): Final Fantasy XIII-2 “Word to Your Moogle” tour will embark on its second stop at PAX Prime, where fans can enter to win event exclusive prizes. The leaderboard and official contest rules can be found at www.wordtoyourmoogle.com.

Friday, August 26, 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.: Deus Ex: Human Revolution partners with AMD, machinima.com, and OnLive to celebrate the official release of the newest installment of the Deus Ex series! Attendees of the launch party at the Diller Room (1224 First Avenue, Seattle, WA) will be treated to food and drink, a playable AMD Eyefinity three-screen demo station, as well as exclusive swag and premium prizes. More details of the event to be followed.

Dead Island and Deus Ex: Human Revolution are rated M (Mature). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.

Gamescampus takes over North American service for 9Dragons starting September 20th

Players Can Opt In To Bring Their Existing Accounts To GamesCampus.com Now Through September 15th

Leading online game publisher, GamesCampus.com (www.GamesCampus.com), announced today that it will take over the North American service for the free-to-play martial arts MMO, 9Dragons, currently serviced by Gamersfirst. GamesCampus will honor the transfer of all accounts in good standing and all official items earned or purchased in the game will be transferred if players opt-in between before September 15th. GamesCampus’ service will launch on September 20th.

Players can choose to opt in on the Gamersfirst.com 9Dragons site at www.gamersfirst.com/9dragons then either create a new GamesCampus account or use their current account to verify their 9Dragons account information at http://9dragons.gamescampus.com

The launch of 9Dragons North American service on GamesCampus.com-beginning September 20th — will feature the kick off of an all-new region, Tibet. This new region will include additional quests and content for each faction, numerous weapons and an Occupation War. In addition, GamesCampus will also re-open fan favorite PvP system, Storm vs. Storm.

“We are looking forward to welcoming faithful North American players to Games Campus and experiencing the difference our community offers,” said Uyen Uyen Ton Nu, head of Marketing for GamesCampus. “9Dragons is a thrilling, action-packed MMO and the new Tibet region and all its exciting content is a great addition to the game and is the first of many updates and new content we plan to offer.”

All players with a 9Dragons account on GamersFirst.com must opt-in between now and September 15th to transfer their current account over to GamesCampus.com. After September 15th, players will have to start an all-new account at www.GamesCampus.com. Players can learn more by visiting GamersFirst.com or GamesCampus.com.

About 9Dragons
In the era of the Ming dynasty, players begin their kung fu fighter adventure as a simple vagabond in the ancient China of the Ming dynasty. During the course of the game, you can join one of six different clans, based on different historical kung fu schools, which offer special fighting techniques. Along with the white clans Shaolin, Wu Tang, and the League of Beggars, who are all loyal to the emperor, there are also the black clans the Brotherhood of Thieves, Sacred Flower, and Heavenly Demons. Along with PvE content such as quests, world bosses, or various dungeons, players can also test themselves against others in PvP duels, on battlefields, or in fortress battles which are held between various guilds.

Square Enix and Eidos-Montreal announce Deus Ex: Human Revolution has gone gold.

Studio’s First Release Brings Renowned DEUS EX Series Back August 23, 2011

Square Enix, Inc. and developer Eidos-Montreal are proud to announce that DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION has “gone gold” and will be available in North American retail stores on August 23, 2011. After over three years in development, DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION is the exciting debut title release for Eidos-Montreal. The game will be available for the PlayStation 3, the Xbox 360 and Windows PC, Steam, and OnLive.

“We couldn’t be more excited that Deus Ex: Human Revolution has gone gold and will soon be in the hands of expectant gamers,” said Stephane D’Astous, general manager of Eidos-Montreal. “As the first release for Eidos-Montreal, it’s impossible to express how extremely proud we are of the final product and all of the hard work that went into its creation.”

ABOUT DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION
The return to one of the most critically acclaimed video game franchises of all time, DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION is an action RPG that offers open-ended, hybrid gameplay.

Telling the story of Adam Jensen, a man cybernetically augmented against his choice who finds himself in the middle of a global conspiracy to which he holds the key, DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION is set in a near-future world where humanity is at a turning point.

By offering players the chance to play the game in multiple and vastly different ways, DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION challenges the foundations of gaming and provides an immersive experience where every choice has a lasting consequence.

PROGRAM ELEMENTS
A broad range of programs have been executed for DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION, offering specialized activities that focus on different aspects of the game and its culture, including the game’s unique art direction.

Augment Your Living Room PowerUp Rewards
Casual and hardcore gamers will have a chance at winning Deus Ex: Human Revolution statue showcase – a life-size replica of Adam Jensen’s bionic arm, plus $20,000 in audio and visual upgrades for their entertainment room by pre-ordering the game at GameStop retailers. Details can be found at www.poweruprewards.com.

QR Missions Scavenger Hunt
Diehard fans can join the DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION QR missions scavenger hunt that rewards competitive hunters as well as cooperative scores by scanning virtual and real-life QR codes accessible via the DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION QR MISSIONS app for their iOS device.

Wooster Street Social Club Art Exhibition
Esteemed artists from the street art, visual, graffiti, and photography space will debut original works on July 28 in New York City at the Wooster Street Social Club to bring to life the world of DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION. The exhibition will run for two weeks displaying one-of-a-kind pieces by 3rassiere, Estevan Oriol, Eyeone, Jeremy Fish, Jorge Alderete, N8 Van Dyke, Rico Deniro, Robert Abeyta, Jr., and Sam Flores. A limited run of prints of the artists’ works will be auctioned, with proceeds from the show to benefit art education.

DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION will be available in North American retail stores at a suggested retail price of $59.99 for the Standard Edition and $69.99 for the Augmented Edition. This title is not yet rated. For more information about ratings, visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org. For more information about DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION visit www.deusex.com and join the human revolution at http://www.facebook.com/DeusEx.

The world hovers on the brink of Armageddon. The next move is yours!

Paradox Interactive together with allies Battlegoat Studios are proud to announce that the demo for Supreme Ruler: Cold War is now available to all aspiring world leaders as this Cold War turns hot.

Together with the demo, five tutorial videos have gone live to help gamers make the correct decisions to successfully navigate their countries through this dangerous historical era as the nuclear clock ticks ever closer to 12!

To download the demo, please visit: http://tr2.anp.se/track?t=c&mid=1701005&uid=47358445&&&http://www.supremerulercoldwar.com/media/demos

To view the video tutorials, please visit: http://tr2.anp.se/track?t=c&mid=1701005&uid=47358445&&&http://www.youtube.com/user/Paradoxplaza#grid/user/95F8F4073E696BE3

Commenting on the game, Battlegoat Studios Lead Designer David Thompson said, “Because Supreme Ruler: Cold War is so in-depth, we wanted to help players with specific aspects of the game. With that in mind, we´re creating a series of short video tutorials to help players unfamiliar with our games to get immersed in the Cold War tension. Right now we’ve introduced the first few videos with some of the key elements of the game covered. We have plans for more and will use feedback on the forums to see what our fans want us to focus on. So gamers of the world – unite and meet us on the forum and let us know what video tutorials you want.”

Join the discussions at the Forum!
http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?565-Supreme-Ruler-Cold-War

Yoogames invites players to the Dragon’s Lair with the launch of DDTank Patch 2.6

Massive Update Includes New Dungeons, Increased Level Cap, And Additional Server

YooGames has announced the launch of the newest expansion for its free to play MMO browser game, DDTank, patch 2.6: Dragon’s Lair. Included in this gigantic update is a slew of new content, from sprawling new dungeons to additional costumes alongside a new server: Treasure! Players can experience all the new content at http://www.yoogames.com/ddt/index.html

“YooGames’ DDTank is the first in the world to receive the 2.6 patch, and we’re proud to be on the cutting edge of the wants and needs of our players,” Hugo Jiang, operating VP on DDTank at YooGames . “Whether your favorite past time is beating up dragons, primping in front of the mirror, or proving you’re popular by sending and receiving gifts, Dragon’s Lair provides a bit of something for every player type.”

Starting today, players will have an extended DDTank world to explore. Among the newest highlights includes the highly anticipated maximum level increase: diligent tankers can now reach the lofty goal of level 50! Though the road leading to this new max level will be difficult, players who strive to be the best will be rewarded handsomely.

Also a part of the 2.6 patch is, just as the name implies, the Dragon’s Lair! The citizens of the DDTank world have been anxiously awaiting a brave party of heroes who could take down the earth-quaking power of the dragon lord. Challenge this mighty boss for the shining treasure he guards and be the first to boast of your new amazing equipment.

Feel the need to express yourself in a different way? Dragon’s Lair brings to the players a whole slew of new costumes, including general looks like sporty or elegant, as well as themed looks including famous trendsetter Lady Gaga. Combine together multiple looks for a truly retro style, dress like a queen, and strut your stuff in the DDTank world.

About DDTank
DDTank is a cute free to play MMO browser game, with no need for any downloads. With simple keyboard operations that are a breeze to learn, a player can fight alongside or even against friends. With no end in sight to the fun of explosions, players can dress up both their tanks and themselves,with a great number of costumes in shops to customize your character with various cool outfits.

To become a fan on Facebook visit: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/DDTankYG and for more information about Yoogames visit www.yoogames.com/

The “Twisted” Fairy Tale-inspired MMORPG

Gamania Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. announced today that it is bringing a brand new Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG) to players across the world. Dream Drops is based on well-known European fairy tales, and Gamania has today released the first story-line video, as well as primary backdrops and settings. The video describes how players travel through the real world, and step into another world filled with fairy tales. However, the plots of our familiar childhood stories have been twisted and players may find that the enemies they need to fight were once sweet storybook characters, now changed into things beyond their imagination.

Following its award-winning games, Lucent Heart and Divina, Dream Drops has adapted stories, scenes and characters from fairy tales well-known and loved by children and grown-ups alike. In the world of Dream Drops, Snow White is still pretty and cute on the outside, but she is not sweet-natured on the inside; the Queen of Hearts is not necessarily cruel and arrogant, and Pinocchio is no longer timid and is gradually growing more powerful. The personalities of these fairy tale characters are completely different from their stereotypes, not just being delightful in appearance, but possessing elements that will shock and surprise players.

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In this video, the first of three to be announced, the heroine Sophie is introduced as a sentimental Dream Painter. Unwilling to become a royal artisan painter, she escapes from the palace with a magical paint brush and embarks on a journey in search of happiness. For Dream Painters, happiness can be found by painting beautiful scenery, but for reasons unknown, the world is in chaos and falling apart. Sophie remembers Alice’s travels through time and space to a place called After Dreams, which might be the only way for Sophie to restore both her happiness and her once peaceful world! To follow in Alice’s footsteps, Sophie has to prove herself by overcoming various challenges.

After Dreams is a parallel world inhabited by characters from our famous fairy tales, including elves, dwarfs, princes, princesses and witches. In this world, time is a precious resource. People who can control time and travel to different places are called Sleepwalkers. They can freely travel to various story settings and embark on different adventures. However, to escape the real world and enter the new time and space, one must first pass through the deepest and darkest of dreams.

In After Dreams, a seemingly endearing and pleasant world, danger is always lurking nearby. As a skilled Dream Painter, Sophie has to travel through different fairy tales, using her skills to transform her paintings into attacking powers. For example, produced elements are taken or “split” from the paintings: fire in red paint on the canvas is changed into actual flames that can scare off and burn enemies.

But Sophie knows that she cannot find the answer by herself. She must find a companion who is not only adventurous but also brave enough to help her take down the monsters that they will come across along the way and solve all the twisted mysteries to save the world.

The Popular MMORPG Gives Players A Preview of Upcoming Patch Content

Joymax, a developer and publisher of interactive entertainment for the global market, today announced the opening of their Silkroad Online Public Test Servers, which are used to beta test upcoming patches and future content for their widely popular MMORPG. Travelers on the Silk Road have a short window in which to apply for the coveted tester spots before they’re all filled.

“Players have repeatedly told us how much they love our public test servers, and they’re an invaluable asset to us,” said Nam-chul Kim, CEO of Joymax. “The feedback we gain from allowing a sneak peek into the upcoming content patches allows us to tailor our releases to a truly global audience, and we’re incredibly proud of that.”

Between now and June 28th, Silkroad Standard Time, players at Level 110 or higher can apply to become a tester on the Silkroad main site at http://www.joymax.com/silkroad/. Once the application period has been closed, a lucky 1,000 participants will be randomly selected and those few chosen will be able to log in after July 5th to the exclusive private test server with the upcoming patch already applied, including the Legend 8 content. Users who participate in the beta will receive 10 SP scrolls as a way of thanking them for their contributions. The list of accepted players will be available June 30th.

The widely popular MMORPG puts players deep into a historical fantasy experience, joining the Chinese and European civilizations along the Silk Road trade route. Traveling across Jangan, from China to Constantinople, players can make their fortunes as merchants, prey on the rich as thieves, or be protection-for-hire as hunters. To celebrate the official launch of Legend VII: Rise of the Thief-Hunter for Silkroad Online, various web events to be announced soon will be prepared for players.

About Silkroad Online
Silkroad Online is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game that puts the player deep into historical fantasy, joining the Chinese and European civilizations along the Silk Road trade route. Traveling across Jangan, from China to Constantinople, players can make their fortunes as merchants, prey on the rich as thieves, or be protection-for-hire as hunters. The most recent expansion, Legend V Plus: Battle Arena provides players with a new PvP arena battle system where they can duel adversaries for Arena coins and Experience as they compete for ultimate domination!

For more information about Joymax visit http://www.joymax.com

In GodsWar Online (http://gw.igg.com), titles are more than a sign of your accomplishments; they’re also a way to improve your character’s stats. With a rich variety of titles to choose from, players have a chance to visibly boast of their prowess while adding to it. After earning a title, simply activate it and your achievement will be plain to see as it floats above your head instantly boosts your stats. To learn more about the many types of titles available, check out the following categories, then log in and try some out for yourself to discover the benefits of your bragging rights.

Advancement Titles
To win such a title, players must meet certain level and power requirements. For example, when a Mage has reached Level 40 and increased spell power to 220, they can choose the Star Ray title. Advancement title requirements vary from class to class.

Quest Titles
These titles are earned by completing specific quests available to players who have advanced to the prerequisite level. For example, the “Hero’s Trial 1” quest is only available to level 70+ players and awards the Hero’s Path title upon completion. Most of these quests are difficult for characters near the minimum required level, so completing them early can earn you a great deal of respect.

Stat Titles
Some titles unlock once you’ve met some stat requirements. One good way to quickly augment stats is by equipping better gear, so improving your equipment can turn out to be doubly valuable. One example is the Lion’s Blood title, earned when a player’s maximum health reaches 20,000.

Event and Instance Titles
While these can only be obtained by participating in events and exploring instanced zones, you’ll also need to perform well to earn such titles. Scoring high enough will require a team that works well together, so these titles can be a challenge to unlock. Others are simply about beating incredible odds. For instance, the proud Greek Polymath title is only awarded for finishing in first place during a Quiz Contest that is open to all players on a server.

Marriage Titles
Only characters who get married in the game are awarded these titles. These unique, personalized titles mark you as somebody’s husband, somebody’s love, and so on. While ceremonies are nice, to earn the best titles in this category, you and your partner will need to overcome some serious challenges.

Visit the official GodsWar Online site at http://gw.igg.com for additional details about the wide range of titles available. Visit http://www.igg.com to learn more about IGG’s growing family of games.

Save 50% on All Interplay Games with GOG.com’s Summer “Staycation” Offer

Fallout, Freespace, Earthworm Jim and almost 30 more classics from Interplay are half-off on the DRM-free digital distribution service.

GOG.com (http://www.gog.com), the best destination for affordable offers on PC classics for small money, has just revealed it’s special Summer “Staycation” Promo with Interplay. For the next two weeks, GOG is inviting everyone to stay in and save with a stunning 50% discount on all 32 Interplay titles in the GOG.com catalog, including Fallout 1 and 2, Freespace 2, Earthworm Jim 1 and 2 for only $2.99 each.

What’s a “Staycation?” A staycation is a vacation where you stay at home to save money. Now you can save money on your vacation and still have tons of fun visiting exotic locales—digitally! Even if you’re not looking to save cash on your summer vacation, there are still reasons why you should keep indoors, on your PC, and enjoy some classics. Vacations can be expensive (and dangerous!) so why put yourself through all the hassle of a destination vacation when you can have a similar experience for much less with GOG.com?

Everyone will find something that will satisfy their needs. For the adventure tourism enthusiast who loves survivor-style vacations there are a few options such as visiting the post-apocalyptic world in Fallout 1, Fallout 2 and Fallout Tactics for $2.99 each? And how about repelling alien invasion in scenic Appalachian mountains of USA in Redneck Rampage Collection or traveling the world as an extraordinary janitor in MDK 1 and MDK 2 for only $2.99 each? If you’re looking for even more extreme experiences you should take control over gigantic robots in Shogo: Mobile Armor Division and Shattered Steel or try the ultimate in destination tourism by flying around space in Freespace and Descent, each will cost you only $2.99!

All of Interplay’s games are 50% off from now until the 4th of July, and we’ll be writing up “Staycation Packages” at GOG.com for your reading pleasure as the days trip by. Enjoy a nice long summer staycation with GOG.com and Interplay.

Alas, still no Wasteland…..

Just A Game Launches Closed Beta For Browser Based Strategy Role-Playing Game, Operation Gamma 41

Just A Game, a leading German publisher of PC, Console, Handheld and Mobile interactive entertainment, has enhanced its international portfolio with the closed beta launch of the new browser based strategy role-playing game, Operation Gamma 41 (http://www.operationgamma41.com/). Select players now have a chance to obtain a beta key in order to have an exclusive first look at the exciting new online strategy role-playing game set in the year 1941, when the world is at war and it is up to the players to determine its outcome.

Players of Operation Gamma 41 will find themselves in the year 1941 when the world is mired in war and players must strategically help to decide the outcome. By administering the development and protection of a newly established base, they take over control of allied or axis units. But it’s not all maintenance, this is war and enemy troops are at the players’ heels. Depending on the chosen side the player will face death squadrons, sabotage, rebel, and special ops units. Base commanders can join forces and capture new territories as well as defend their own as a team. Additionally, high command will contact officers and send them on top secret special missions. These include different kinds of challenges: sneaking into the enemy’s base and stealing construction plans, capturing scientists or destroying strategic production facilities. Finally, just as the war seems at its end, a third force enters the world stage.

Operation Gamma 41 features direct battle control over the troops’ every move and attack on land,in water and in airborne battles. Powerful commanders with individual upgradable skills lead one of the two main forces or the endgame Shadow Force. Players benefit from limitless city building and a dueling system for solo and team players. A deep, story-driven experience pulls the audience into gameplay and customizable commanders help them complete their missions.

Players can find more information and become a recruit at www.operationgamma41.com