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Birmingham, United Kingdom – 23rd October, 2018 – VooFoo Studios, the independent development and publishing team currently working on the highly anticipated cue-sports simulation, This Is Pool, is excited to announce that they will be an official tour partner to The WPBSA World Seniors Snooker Tour for 2018/19.
The partnership will see VooFoo Studios and the World Seniors Tour team-up across all qualifying and ranking events on the tour, where This Is Pool will benefit from over 6-months of promotional activity throughout the duration of the 2018/19 World Seniors Snooker Tour calendar.
On the partnership, Jason Francis, Chairman of World Seniors Snooker said “As someone who grew up playing Jimmy White’s snooker on the Atari, I’m really excited to welcome VooFoo Studios as tour partner. This is Pool is an incredibly realistic video game that can even improve your real-life game, fans of the World Seniors Tour will be amazed by just how close to the real world sport it is. You really can play like ‘Whirlwind’ White or ‘Hurricane’ Higgins, and if you’re good enough, you may just prove to be the next Stephen Hendry!”
Commenting on the announcement, VooFoo Studios’ Marketing and PR Manager, Sean Walsh said “We’re really proud to be partnering with the World Seniors Tour and some of the most iconic and legendary names in the history of World Snooker. This is a fantastic partnership that aligns us with a dedicated and highly enthusiastic cue sports fan base. We’re looking forward to showcasing This Is Pool’s stunning visuals and hyper-authentic gameplay over the course of the next 6-months on the World Seniors Tour calendar”.
This Is Pool builds on VooFoo Studios’ decade of development expertise making best-in-class cue-sports games to deliver the most expansive and immersive game to date.
This Is Pool is being developed and published by VooFoo Studios, creators of *Hustle Kings and Pure Pool, and will be available on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ and Steam® (for Windows PC), in early 2019. A teaser trailer can be viewed below
Sharpen your swords, put on your armour and get ready to fight. SoulCalibur, the game that defined weapon-based 3D fighting games is back! Two decades after its first iteration, SoulCalibur VI returns to its roots while bringing brand-new gameplay features to the fight. Travel through the signature 16th century stages and experience the struggle for the two legendary swords using a complete roster of returning iconic SoulCalibur characters, along with some newcomers! SoulCalibur has never looked more dynamic or dramatic, intensified with eye-popping graphics powered by Unreal Engine 4.
Set in the not-so-distant future, tension between a bold North Korea and the United States have gone beyond their breaking point.
In Heavy Fire: Red Shadow players lace themselves up in the tattered combat boots of Sgt. Will, who narrowly survived a North Korean missile attack on Guam designed to knock out its defenses, and now finds himself almost single-handedly trying to repulse a large-scale North Korean raid.
Step onto the unforgiving battlefield, establish a beachhead, and holdfast behind a turret-mounted machine gun. A brutal and unceasing onslaught of enemy forces will attempt to flank and eliminate Sgt. Will from every angle as he and a few surviving comrades rain hell upon anything that crosses their sights.
• 360° White-knuckle Action! Use a devastatingly powerful turret-mounted machine gun and rocket launcher combo to mow down enemies in 360° across eight stages in Campaign Mode, or fight non-stop in Endless Mode.
• Call in Support! Call in supply drops and support from elite infantry troops, fighter aircraft, attack helicopters, and more.
• Get Promoted and Powered Up! With more than 30 unlockable Field Promotions, players earn power-ups to upgrade and customize their machine gun, rocket launcher, health, and support skills.
LOS ANGELES - October 10, 2018 – MapleStory 2, the all new MMORPG from the MapleStory franchise with over 14 million players around the world, is available globally today via Nexon Launcher and Steam. The game provides a robust set of character options, an innovative progression and growth system, and world-building tools, redefining the MMORPG genre by giving players the ability to customize everything.
Coming over from the beta and Head Start, the game includes the classes of Archer, Assassin, Berserker, Heavy Gunner, Knight, Priest, Thief, Wizard and is also introducing its impressive new Runeblade class. This new class is a magical swordsman that infuses his swords with the elements for ultimate power and uses a special 2-handed bladed weapon that uses up both weapon slots.
For the official launch, Maplestory 2 delivers incredible content updates that have improved gameplay quality such as:
cap increase from 50 to 60
The gorgeous Karkar Island
Lv 51 – 60 fields in Maple World/ Land of Darkness
8 Normal Adventure Dungeons
4 Hard Adventure Dungeons
2 Sets of Epic Gear
MapleStory 2 has limited time launch events including a Daily Reward Event running from October 10 to November 8. By logging in daily, players will receive rewards including Maple Coins, Cosmetics Vouchers, Elixirs, and more.
In the game you can:
Claim Your Destiny as an Epic Hero - Players will find colorful 3D landscapes to explore, loads of new and familiar enemies to vanquish, and exciting bosses to battle.
Build Your Dream World - MapleStory 2 redefines the role-playing game genre with a complete commitment to creativity, arming players with a robust set of character and world-building tools that allow them to express themselves unlike ever before.
Explore a New Dimension of MapleStory - Maplers can enter a whole new dimension of Maple World and encounter vivid 3D landscapes, a multitude of special events, exciting minigames, and enemies both familiar and completely original.
From October 10 through October 21, players can also receive a Mint Body Pillow by following MapleStory 2 on Twitter or Facebook and retweeting or sharing the Official Launch Gameplay video. Forty winners will be selected.
Also, from October 18 through November 8, MapleStory 2 will host various Halloween events, themed dungeons, and fun quests. Players who defeat the Halloween Messenger can collect Pumpkin Coins and exchange for special Halloween themed items. Lv. 10+ characters, can also obtain a “Pumpky Nest” item in their house by completing quests for furnishing items. Players can claim rewards including the Bouncy Pumpky Mount, Little Pumpky Pet, and Perched Pumpky.
To learn more about MapleStory 2, please visit http://maplestory2.nexon.net/en
WATFORD, United Kingdom - October 9th, 2018 - Wired Productions Ltd., a leading independent video games publisher, and developer Caged Element Inc. are honoured to announce the London-based independent record label, Hospital Records have, among others, provided a sensational selection of licensed drum & bass tracks for GRIP: Combat Racing – the staggeringly-fast, futuristic arcade combat racer.
Adding a clutch of carnal drum & bass tracks to a now 24-strong line-up for GRIP: Combat Racing, Hospital Records will provide the following 11 tracks to help usher players through each of the game's gravity-defying courses:
Battery x Makoto "Submerge" - Written, arranged and produced by Craig James, Douglas Ramsay and Makoto ShimizuKrakota x Urbandawn "Coyote" - Written, arranged and produced by Sebastian Inwood and Felipe WrechiskiInja x Pete Cannon "War Games (Instrumental)" - Written by Gareth Hue and Peter BuchananKrakota "Citadels" - Written, arranged and produced by Sebastian InwoodP.Y "Riding The Void" - Written, arranged and produced by Carlos Lima, Spoken word by Tom KelseyP.Y "Midnight Blue" - Written, arranged and produced by Carlos LimaRoyalston "Diorama" - Written, arranged and produced by Dylan MartinRawtekk "Restless" - Written by Stefan Westphal and Christine Westphal, Arranged and produced by Stefan Westphal and Christine Westphal, Vocals by Christine WestphalWhiney "Sunday Grunge" - Written, arranged and produced by William HineWhiney "Talisman"- Written, arranged and produced by William HineLynx "Clap Track" - Written, arranged and produced by Steve Nobes
Megan Bean, Head of Business Affairs & Sync, Hospital Records said: "We're excited to have our producers featured on the awesome new GRIP: Combat Racing game."
"We're super excited to have Hospital Records on board, bringing their industry-leading line-up to GRIP: Combat Racing and joining forces with the rest of our great soundtrack roster," said Chris Mallinson, Game Director for GRIP: Combat Racing. "We think players will love pumping the huge tunes we've got in the game."
Hospital Records' tracks join the following great music already included in game:
Entita "Can't Wait"Full Kontakt "Cyborg"Full Kontakt "BlackOut"Full Kontakt "Clock Watch"Full Kontakt "Power Train"Full Kontact "The Creeper"Imperium "Cerbera"Kevin Green Lee "GRIP"Mart-E "Boost Empire"Pragmatic "Going Down"Revaux "Solidify"Silence Groove "Reconnect"Xtigma "Crash City"
Players looking to enjoy even more from the game's soundtrack will be pleased to learn that the Collector's Edition features the original soundtrack on Double Vinyl, CD and MP3 Download. Available from shop.wiredproductions.com this collector's edition is extremely limited with only 500 numbered units being produced and only 300 being made available for general sale.
The exclusive GRIP: Combat Racing Collector's Edition includes:
GRIP: Combat Racing – Generous to a fault Double Vinyl + CD Soundtrack + MP3 Download key – Sound's amazing3 x 12" double-sided art prints – Art attackGame Manual & Lorebook – Spelling it out for youGRIP USB Drive - In the shape of a GRIP car!Pre-order exclusive DLC (Nyvoss Hex Paint Kit, Vortex Rims and Vehicle Decals) – Nice!GRIP Sick Bag – Blow chunks off cars and into this handy puke pouch if you get dizzyVehicle Decals – Personalise your own ride!Numbered card of authenticity – Because you're worth it
GRIP: Combat Racing offers players a uniquely competitive experience, testing their reflexes to the limit as they accelerate towards the finish line at over 767 mph. Those wishing to take their highly-tuned skills into the PvP sphere can enjoy:
Split-screen competitive play in both 'Race' and 'Arena' modes10 Player online multiplayer with full lobby and matchmaking supportFull tournament building support allowing racers to combine race modes and arenas to build bespoke playlists and competitions with friendsOnline leaderboards for 'Carkour' and 'Race' modes
About GRIP: Combat Racing:
Inspired by the Rollcage games of the late 90s and backed by a highly-skilled and accomplished team, which includes Rollcage programming veteran, Robert Baker, GRIP: Combat Racing celebrates the re-emergence of blindingly fast arcade combat racers. The game will see racers hurtling their way around 22 breath-taking tracks, driving one of 15 armoured cars; while deploying a bristling arsenal of 9 outlandish weapons and power-ups. Built on Unreal® Engine 4, the game accelerates ahead of the racing crowd by offering players gravity-defying physics reaching speeds of over 767 mph - making it the fastest racing game on four wheels. GRIP: Combat Racing will speed onto the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation 4 Pro, Xbox One, the all-in-one entertainment system from Microsoft, Xbox One X, Nintendo Switch™ and Windows PC via Steam® on November 6, 2018.
Those wanting to grip the wheel now can play GRIP: Combat Racing via early access on Steam.
For more information visit http://www.wiredproducions.com. Fans can get the latest news by joining the GRIP: Combat Racing communities on Twitter at @gripvideogame, Facebook at @gripvideogame, via hashtag #GRIPCombatRacing, and on Discord.
