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OVER THE MOON GAMES’ MIND-BENDING SCI-FI EPIC, THE FALL, RELEASES ON Wii U IN EUROPE

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OVER THE MOON GAMES’ MIND-BENDING SCI-FI EPIC, THE FALL, RELEASES ON Wii U IN EUROPE

Critical Favorite Makes Its Way Across the Atlantic With Improvements, Optimizations, Tutorial

VANCOUVER (MARCH  12, 2015) – Independent developer Over The Moon Games has released The Fall, the Company’s critically revered downloadable game, on Wii U™ in Europe. The game is now available for download via the Nintendo eShop for 9.99 EUR or 6.99 GBP, and includes all of the gameplay improvements made since its North American launch.

The Fall previously released on PC, MAC and Linux as well as Wii U in North America and was hailed by critics for its unrivaled atmospheric setting, mind-bending story, and combination of genres — including shooter, point-and-click, and more. The Fall has been honored with nominations for Best Downloadable Game, Best Indie Game, Best New Character and Best Writing from the CVGAs (Canadian Video Game Awards), nominated for Excellence in Narrative for the Independent Games Festival at GDC 2015 and named 2014 Game of the Year from Giant Bomb with an award for Best Story, and more. Read more

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NEWS: Frontier Developments’ Space Sim Opus ELITE: DANGEROUS Heads to XBOX ONE

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FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS ANNOUNCES ELITE: DANGEROUS FOR XBOX ONE

The Definitive Massively Multiplayer Space Epic Comes to Xbox One This Year

Cambridge, UK. 4 March, 2015. Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) today announced plans to bring the definitive massively multiplayer space epic Elite: Dangerous to Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, in this calendar year.

Elite: Dangerous is the critically acclaimed third sequel to the genre-defining Elite, created in 1984 by David Braben and Ian Bell. Elite: Dangerous brings gaming’s original open world adventure into the modern generation with a connected galaxy, evolving narrative and the entirety of the Milky Way re-created at its full galactic proportions. Read more

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NEWS: ASTRO Gaming Special Edition Battlefield Hardline A40 Pro-Gaming Headset

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ASTRO Gaming Special Edition Battlefield Hardline A40 Speaker Tags

 

ASTRO Gaming Introduces Special Edition Battlefield Hardline A40 Pro-Gaming Headset

Three Sets of Exclusive Speakers Tags Now Available for EA’s Upcoming Cops vs Criminals First-Person Shooter

SAN FRANCISCO – March 2, 2015 – ASTRO Gaming, creators of premium video gaming equipment, today announced support for the launch of Electronic Arts’ Battlefield™ Hardline, with three sets of speaker tags designed for its award-winning ASTRO A40 Pro-Gaming Headsets and Audio Systems.  Developed alongside EA and developer Visceral Games™, the ASTRO Gaming Battlefield Hardline speaker tags will feature artwork taken directly from the game to ensure an iconic and authentic representation of this cops and criminals fantasy world.

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MavPR Partner Matt Frary Dishes PR Advice for Indie Devs at IndieCade East

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“PR FOR INDIES” SESSION AT INDIECADE EAST 2015 DRAWS STANDING-ROOM-ONLY CROWD AND OFFERS INSIGHT INTO THE WORLD OF GAMES PR
That's some GOOD-lookin' PR!

That’s some GOOD-lookin’ PR!

Reaching your audience as an independent developer is difficult. Let’s face it, if you’re a small team working on your baby, you don’t have time, the expertise, or the patience to do what’s necessary to reach out to hundreds of media, be they bloggers, streamers, writers or something in between.

The cruel twist is that you could make an amazing game and it won’t ever take off because nobody knows about it. So how do you save yourself from this common game industry trap?

That was the crux of MavPR Partner Matt Frary’s presentation to indie developers at IndieCade East — Video Game Marketing and PR for Indie Devs. And no, the focus was not on “HIRE AN AGENCY” (although that is also a great idea!), but instead on what indie devs can do themselves, how they can think about PR more effectively, and tips for getting their foot in the door with an increasingly difficult enthusiast media group.

I’m not going to post the entire PPT here, because you should go to IndieCade and support the independent development scene, you know! But… what were some of the highlights? Read more

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NEWS: Dungeon & Dragons Returns with Sword Coast Legends

 

Digital Extremes and n-Space are banding together to revive Dungeon & Dragons with the announcement of Sword Coast Legends a party-based PC RPG set in the D&D Forgotten Realms universe from Wizards of the Coast.

Available on Steam later this year, Sword Coast Legends will feature an entirely classic yet highly innovative take on RPG gaming, including: a deep and engrossing storyline; innovative 5th Edition D&D rules; party-based gameplay featuring fully cooperative multiplayer; a robust variety of NPCs and party members with dynamic backstories; and, most importantly, Dungeon Master Mode which delivers an entirely unique and first-of-its-kind experience where a Dungeon Master guides players through customizable adventures.

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IndieCade East Is This Week — We’ll Be There!

 

“Sundance of the Games Industry” Comes to New York With Indie Titles, Keynotes, Workshops and an Amazing Presentation on PR! <wink wink>

We’ve been extremely fortunate over the last year to have the opportunity to lend a hand to IndieCade, an outstanding organization that stands for the promotion and fostering of independent developers and games the world over. Their work has brought forward many great games — like Braid — and helped countless independent and aspiring developers make key connections with established industry players (and each other). In addition, the conference sessions allow developers to learn from one another, to refine their artistry and create even more compelling games.

This year’s IndieCade East is no different. With amazing KEYNOTES, a diverse lineup of SESSIONS, and an amazing selection of curated GAMES, all on display at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria. Whether you’re an aspiring developer, a gamer, or someone who is into the future of the art of the moving image and interactive entertainment, IndieCade is the place to be this week.

This year’s theme carries overtones of love, loss and consent and showcases the artistry of games and the expression of the creators.

Not to mention, Maverick PR Partner Matt Frary will be hosting a session for independent developers on Public Relations @ 1:30 on Sunday. So come and learn a few tips n’ tricks to get some buzz for your project!

If you live in NYC, you could do a lot worse on Valentine’s Day weekend than seeing independent artists and their amazing creations. So come on down to the Museum of the Moving Image Fri-Sun.

Or, sit in on a wildly informative session about Public Relations. Who says Valentine’s romance is dead?

 

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NEWS: ASTRO Gaming Special Edition Dying Light A40 Pro-Gaming Headset

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ASTRO Gaming Special Edition Dying Light A40 Pro-Gaming Headset

 

ASTRO Gaming Introduces Special Edition Dying Light A40 Pro-Gaming Headset

Exclusive Speakers Tags Now Available for Techland’s Highly Anticipated Open World Zombie Apocalypse

SAN FRANCISCO – Jan. 28, 2015 – ASTRO Gaming, creators of premium video gaming equipment, today announced support for the launch of Techland’s survival-horror game, Dying Light, with three sets of exclusive speaker tags designed for its award-winning ASTRO A40 Pro-Gaming Headsets and Audio Systems.  Developed alongside Techland, the ASTRO Gaming Dying Light speaker tags will feature artwork taken directly from the game to ensure a stylish, authentic and entirely horrifying representation of the coming zombie apocalypse.  Dying Light is now available on Windows PC, Linux OS, Xbox One® and PlayStation 4®*.

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ELITE: DANGEROUS Releases, Blasting Gamers Into a 1:1 Recreation of the Milky Way

 

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Elite: Dangerous Available Now

Frontier Developments Launches Elite: Dangerous and announces £10,000 ‘Race to Elite’ Contest

Cambridge, UK — December 16, 2014 — Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) today launched Elite: Dangerous, the fourth game in the groundbreaking, genre-defining Elite series.

Elite: Dangerous is the fourth in the Elite series of games, following on from the seminal 1984 Elite, developed by David Braben and Ian Bell, 1993’s Frontier: Elite 2, and 1995’s Frontier: First Encounters.

Elite: Dangerous was crowdfunded via Kickstarter and Frontier Developments’ own website, beginning in November 2012. Throughout 2014, backers have had access to the game’s Alpha, Beta and Gamma stages.

The story begins today with the Empire in disarray. The Emperor is sick and a bitter fight for succession has already begun. The Federation has a weak President, and some frontier States are looking to leave it.

Players are free to throw themselves into the story wholeheartedly, participate a little, or not at all. How players choose to respond will directly affect the outcome of the current events, and the unfolding story beyond.

Elite: Dangerous is available now at elitedangerous.com/store for £39.99 ($59.99, €49.99).  Read more

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ELITE: DANGEROUS BETA 2 AVAILABLE NOW

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ELITE: DANGEROUS BETA 2 AVAILABLE NOW 
Major gameplay additions in Beta 2 update. Beta 3 set for 28th October

Cambridge, UK — 3 October 2014 — Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) has released Elite: Dangerous Beta 2 and announces the date for Beta 3.

Beta 2 marks a major update to the game, with new ships, new outposts and even more of the galaxy unlocked for exploration. Highlights include:

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INDIECADE ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL NOMINEES FOR AWARDS AT INDIECADE FESTIVAL 2014

 

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INDIECADE ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL NOMINEES FOR AWARDS AT INDIECADE FESTIVAL 2014 Annual Festival Celebrates the Diversity of 2014’s Independent Games with Awards Program, Games Showcase, Expert Panels, and More October 9-12 in Culver City, CA

LOS ANGELES—SEPT 12, 2014—IndieCade, the premier international festival of independent games, has revealed a diverse lineup of more than 35 games that are official nominees for awards at IndieCade Festival 2014 to be held in Culver City, CA October 9-12, 2014. The festival celebrates nearly 150 of the most creative and exciting independent games of the year while also establishing a leading voice in the promotion, cultivation, and community of independent games development.

The 2014 IndieCade Award Finalists include games on all major video game platforms, including PlayStation®4, PlayStation®Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo’s Wii U™ system, PC, Mac, Linux, and virtual reality, such as Oculus Rift, as well as additional categories such as table top games, sports, performance art, live action role playing, and even an interactive art installation. Read more

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