Majora’s Mask Album Children of Termina Now Available

Renowned “Hyrule” series continues with Rozen’s Children of Termina, a deep dive into Majora’s Mask in digital and limited edition vinyl formats SEATTLE – November 30, 2018 – Materia Collective is excited to release Children of Termina, an in-depth musical exploration of the lore behind The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask by arranger Rozen. It follows the hugely-successful Sins of Hyrule and Ballads of Hyrule with powerful orchestral arrangements that revisit key moments and mysteries of Termina. Several live performers are featured including the Sofia Session Orchestra, Julie Elven (Horizon Zero Dawn) and Celica Soldream (World of Warcraft). Children of Termina by Rozen Children of Termina is licensed and available in digital and CD formats as well as limited edition vinyl: Children of Termina on Bandcamp Children of Termina on iTunes Children of Termina on Spotify “For the next installment in my Hyrule series, I wanted to explore the parallel world of Termina and its lore,” explains Rozen. “There’s so much beauty found in darkness and […]

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NPD Group: Total Industry Consumer Spending on Video Games in U.S. Increases 24 Percent to $9.1 Billion in the Third Quarter of 2018

Third quarter U.S. sales for total video games industry PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ – According to the Q3 2018 Games Market Dynamics: U.S.* report from leading global information company The NPD Group, overall total industry consumer spending on video gaming in the U.S. reached $9.1 billion in the third quarter of 2018 (July-Sept.), an increase of 24 percent compared to the same time period last year. Video game content sales increased 25 percent to $7.9 billion. All content categories, which include full-game, DLC/MTX, subscriptions, and mobile saw increases, with mobile games and digital content for console and portable platforms experiencing the most growth. The software titles having the most positive impact on dollar sales in the first half of the year include (listed alphabetically) Candy Crush Saga, Fortnite, Madden NFL 19, Marvel’s Spider-Man and NBA 2K19. Hardware sales grew 11 percent in the quarter to $737 million, led by Xbox One, PS4 and […]

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Arcade Archives ROUTE 16

Announcing the release date of “Arcade Archives ROUTE 16”

HAMSTER Co. (Head Offices: Tokyo-to, Setagaya-ku; CEO: Satoshi HAMADA; referred to below as “HAMSTER” announces that from November 29th, 2018, Arcade Archives ROUTE 16 will be available digitally for Arcade Archives, the downloadable series by HAMSTER for Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4. About ROUTE 16 “ROUTE 16” is an action game released by SUN ELECTRONICS CORP in 1981. Zoom around the city, dodging past enemies while collecting items to clear the game! Use Search Mode to see the full city, and Zoom Mode to have a close up of the action. A truly unique experience! More than just that, experience the thrill of an unrelenting chase.   Title: Arcade Archives ROUTE 16 Platform: Nintendo Switch™  /  PlayStation®4 / Xbox One Price: $7.99 Release Date: November 29th, 2018 Official Website: http://www.hamster.co.jp/american_hamster/arcadearchives/ ©SUNSOFT

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Announcing the release date of ACA NEOGEO NEO GEO CUP ’98: THE ROAD TO THE VICTORY

HAMSTER Co. (Head Offices: Tokyo-to, Setagaya-ku; CEO: Satoshi HAMADA; referred to below as “HAMSTER” announces that from November 29th, 2018, ACA NEOGEO NEO GEO CUP ’98: THE ROAD TO THE VICTORY will be available digitally for ACA NEOGEO, the downloadable series by HAMSTER for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. About ACA NEOGEO NEO GEO CUP ’98: THE ROAD TO THE VICTORY “NEO GEO CUP ’98: THE ROAD TO THE VICTORY” is a soccer game released by SNK in 1998. Take control of a legendary soccer team and aim for the World Championship trophy! Choose the right power up to ensure your victory! Watch out for accidents during matches that can cause injury or even force players off the field! Title: ACA NEOGEO Neo Geo Cup ’98: The Road To The Victory Platform: Nintendo Switch™  /  PlayStation®4 / Xbox One Price: $7.99 Release Date: November 29th, 2018 Official Website: http://www.hamster.co.jp/american_hamster/arcadearchives/ ©SNK CORPORATION […]

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Team Sonic Racing

Dive into SEGA’s New Map and Music From Team Sonic Racing

Today, SEGA is splashing onto the scene to reveal a slippery new map and subaquatic sounds from the upcoming team-based racing experience, Team Sonic Racing. In the new map, “Whale Lagoon,” Sonic and friends will head to the shore for a race through a vibrant underwater landscape full of mysterious marine creatures. Your voyage is guaranteed to go swimmingly as you coast along to the upbeat nautical anthem, “Whale Lagoon,” created by iconic Sonic series composer, Jun Senoue.  Get ready to sway to the submarine beat and listen here: https://youtu.be/2ypxaNjbeXU And don’t forget to put on your goggles and explore the new map. Developed by award-winning studio Sumo Digital, Team Sonic Racing is the ultimate arcade and fast-paced competitive style racing experience, featuring your favorite characters and environments from across the Sonic Universe. Race together and win together in online multiplayer or local co-op mode utilizing the dynamic team mechanics and vehicle […]

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The Keep

The Keep

November 29, 2018 – Dungeon crawler The Keep is releasing on Switch right in time for the Christmas After months of hard development and preparations, Prague base studio Cinemax is ready to announce the release date of their dungeon crawler The Keep for Nintendo Switch. The game will be available on Nintendo eShop from 20th December 2018 in the US and 24th December 2018 in Europe for $17.99 / €17.99 / £15.99 at the start. If you pre-order the game before release, you can get The Keep for $13.99 / €13.99 / £11.99. The Keep is a modern take on old-school dungeon crawlers like Dungeon Master, Etrian Odyssey, Eye of Beholder or Wizardry. The basic concept of The Keep is simple: explore the dungeons in the first-person perspective, fight monsters with magic and weapons, solve puzzles, evolve your character. It was first launched successfully for 3DS in 2014, then for […]

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LEGO DC Super-Villains Aquaman Movie DLC

LEGO DC Super-Villains Aquaman Movie DLC Revealed

Players Embark on Daring Missions in the Underwater Kingdom of Atlantis to Prevent the Seven Kingdoms from Uniting Against the Surface World  Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today revealed content and characters in two upcoming Aquaman movie packs for LEGO® DC Super-Villains available on PlayStation® 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, and Windows PC. The downloadable packs add levels and DC characters inspired by the much-anticipated Warner Bros. Pictures film, Aquaman, in theaters nationwide on 21stDecember. For Season Pass holders, Aquaman Movie Part 1 will be available on 4thDecember and Aquaman Movie Part 2 will be available on 8th January 2019.  The Season Pass, which adds six level packs and four character packs, is included in the LEGO® DC Super-Villains Deluxe Edition or can be purchased separately for £11.99.  For players that want to purchase the Aquaman movie packs à la carte, they can be purchased together in a bundle for £4.99 on 8thJanuary 2019. The action-packed Aquaman movie packs offer players the chance to control DC’s […]

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GRIP: Combat Racing Accolades trailer

Wired Productions Ltd. has today released the Accolades trailer for its ferociously-fast, sci-fi racer: GRIP: Combat Racing, which is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.

Or view the Accolades trailer via YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXvvgPazwCU&feature=youtu.be

The Accolades video not only showcases further spectacular examples of in-game footage to revel in, but also includes a number of praiseworthy quotes from media.

GRIP: Combat Racing has also received a flurry of positive feedback from the broader gaming community as well.

Nintendo Download, Nov. 29, 2018: Save Monster World Kingdom

Nintendo Download, Nov. 29, 2018: Save Monster World Kingdom

Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service that features a wide variety of content, including new and classic games, applications and demos. Users can add money to their account balances by using a credit card or purchasing a Nintendo eShop Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card. All funds from one card must be loaded in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, but can be used in any Nintendo eShop if the systems are linked to a single Nintendo Account. In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo adds new games weekly to Nintendo eShop, which offers a variety of options for the Nintendo Switch console, the Wii U console and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Customers in the U.S. […]

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FREE UPDATES BRING FESTIVE FEATURES TO DRAGON BALL FIGHTERZ

28th November, 2018 – Richmond, UK: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe is pleased to announce a selection of new content, as part of 3 free updates for DRAGON BALL FighterZ on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.

The first is a FighterZ Tournament, which is a new online tournament mode featuring several new match rules culminating in a final 8-player bracket. The winners and runners-up in each tournament will receive special rewards and Z Trophies, which players can then display in their all-new Z Trophy Room.

The Z Trophy Room is the second new feature, where rooms are unique to each player. Players will gain Z Trophies that can be showcased in their Z Trophy Rooms, as well as with their Lobby Avatars and more. Players can then visit the Z Trophy Rooms of others or invite their friends to show off their own collections.

These first two updates are live from today!

The third update, arriving on 5th December, 2018, will feature a variety of new festive themed avatars and colour variations. Characters including Vegeta, Trunks, Tien and Android 18 will have Santa Claus themed avatars, with Krillin and Buu dressed as a reindeer and snowman respectively. A new Christmas colour set, featuring red, green and gold, will also be available for all characters.

DRAGON BALL FighterZ is available now for PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.