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Ovosonico partners with 505 Games on “new, ambitious IP”
Murasaki Baby 开发商「Ovosonico」宣布将与「505 Games」合作推出「雄心勃勃的新IP」。

通过这种合作关系，「Ovosonico」旨在扩大其在不断增长的独立 3A 游戏市场的业务。为了支持团队规模和基础设施的增长，「Ovosonico」已将其总部迁至米兰 Via Tortona 的新办公室。

根据 Ovosonico 的说法，与 505 Games 的合作将为开发者提供「公认和成功的国际团队的资源和技术」。

Ovosonico 目前正在招募其团队。





Last Day of June and Murasaki Baby developer Ovosonico will partner with 505 Games on a “new, ambitious IP,” the studio announced.

Through this partnership, Ovosonico aims to expand its business in the growing independent AAA games market. In order to support the growth in both team size and infrastructure, Ovosonico has moved its headquarters to a new office in Via Tortona, Milan.

According to Ovosonico, the partnership with 505 Games will provide the developer the “resources and know-how of a recognized and successful international team.”

Ovosonico is currently recruiting to expand its team. Interested developers can apply here.

Find comments from each party below.

Massimo Guarini, Ovosonico CEO and Creative Director

“Moving our focus to Independent AAA is all about creating IP with high production values and mainstream appeal, but with the more focused game design, lower price point and open development process that defines indie games. We’re very excited to partner up again with 505 Games. Through this collaboration we can exploit synergies with a recognized and successful company, maintaining our independence having access to important resources on this journey to create spectacular, exciting and unique game experiences that can compete with triple-A within a fraction of their budget.”

Raffaele Galante, CEO of the Digital Bros Group

“We are very enthusiastic to strengthen our partnership with Massimo Guarini and his team, proving once again our efforts towards spreading the Italian creativity around the world and our will to invest on national talents. We are proud to have the possibility to participate, once again, in the growth of this studio that has demonstrated during the past years great value, competences, capabilities and huge talent and creativity.”

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The Banner Saga Complete Collection Out Now on PC and Consoles
《旗帜的传说3》上市预告片欣赏 该系列战棋游戏完结

　　《旗帜的传说3》终于以三部曲终章的形式给这个系列画上了句号，这段上市预告片应该能让玩家们对面前的旅程有所准备。

　　《旗帜的传说》初代作品问世于2014年，本周发售的《旗帜的传说3》将为该系列战棋游戏画上句号。Stoic工作室公布了官方上市预告片，简要介绍了这个三部曲系列的剧情梗概。

　　这段预告片在两条故事线之间穿梭跳跃，一伙战士努力对抗黑暗种族Dredge，另一伙战士则冒险进入了黑暗之地，想要阻止世界末日。《旗帜的传说3》的上市预告片将提起玩家们的胃口，踏上史诗旅程的最后一段。

　　《旗帜的传说3》现已登陆PS4、Xbox one、Switch、PC和Mac，预计稍后登陆iOS和安卓。Steam售价85元，三部曲豪华捆绑套装打6.7折，折后价187元。收录全三部本体外加原声音乐，追加《旗帜的传说3》豪华道具组。

   

The Complete Banner Saga Now Available to Play from Beginning to End on PC, Mac, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch

Stoic, an independent game development company, and Versus Evil, one of the leading independent video game publishers, today announced that Banner Saga 3, the third and final installment in the award winning, BAFTA nominated role-playing strategy game, is now available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. This launch brings the trilogy to a climactic, tragic end in epic form where gamers can now experience the complete saga from beginning to end with the complete Banner Saga Trilogy editions available online on July 26th in digital form. The physical PlayStation 4 and Xbox One trilogy editions will also be released on Friday July 27th and the Nintendo Switch physical trilogy edition to be released September 21st.

Banner Saga 3 is the defining end to an emotionally driven series that began in 2014 and has continued to enthrall its legion of fans with a deep and thought provoking story-driven adventure, beautifully-crafted hand painted visuals and challenging, strategic turn-based combat. The game’s soundtrack also concludes Austin Wintory’s work on the award winning franchise with another beautifully orchestrated original score, recorded in the UK earlier this year.



The final journey beyond the wall of darkness will continue to surprise fans as the clever and unique story twists and turns depending on their choices. Fans who have played the previous two Banner Saga installations will also see their choices carried over to Banner Saga 3, while new gamers will be given a set of default options to play with.

"Banner Saga 3 represents the final chapter in our Viking adventure which we have loved sharing with the fans every step of the way. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the fans and backers for helping us create the game we always wanted to make and one that fittingly concludes the trilogy so well”, said John Watson, Technical Director of Stoic.

“The end has come.. and it’s hard to fathom that this award winning series has come to its conclusion.”, said Steve Escalante, founder of Versus Evil. “This trilogy is for those that have been waiting for all three games, now is the time to jump in. We started this adventure with Stoic, nearly five years ago and we couldn’t be more proud of the wonderful partnership we have forged on this amazing series. Congratulations to the Stoic team and their supporters. Together you have all created one of the greatest indie titles of our time.”



There will be three digital versions of the game at launch. The Standard Edition of Banner Saga 3 on PC will cost $24.99 while the Deluxe Edition will be priced at $29.99 and will include the game's official soundtrack composed by Austin Wintory in addition to a digital wallpaper, world map and the 'Gold Wasp' in-game item.

The Banner Saga 3 Legendary Edition is priced at $39.99 and includes everything that comes in the Deluxe Edition as well as the exclusive 'Shadow Walker' Heroic Title, the 'Petrie Clan Ring' exclusive legendary item and digital novel 'Gift of Hadrborg'.

Available from 505 Games – The Banner Saga Trilogy: Bonus Edition - for both Xbox One and PlayStation 4 physical retail edition is also available, priced at $39.99 The Bonus Edition includes Banner Sagas 1, 2 and 3 plus a mini art book, poster, best of soundtrack and in-game digital item. It will be available at major game retailers on July 27th .

Banner Saga 3 will be available on the App Store for iPad and iPhone, on Google Play and Amazon for Android devices and on Windows based tablets later in the year.

To learn more about The Banner Saga visit bannersaga.com.

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Underworld Ascendant launches November 15 for PC, 2019 for PS4, Xbox One, and Switch
《地下世界：崛起》发售日期公布

　　时值2018科隆游戏展正式开幕，游戏发行商505 Games与游戏开发商OtherSide Entertainment今日联合宣布，旗下动作RPG独立游戏《地下世界：崛起（Underworld Ascendant）》将于2018年11月16日通过Steam登陆PC平台，并将于2019年登陆PS4、Xbox One和Switch主机平台。

　　在《地下世界：崛起》中，玩家扮演的角色为“The Ascendant”，并被神秘人物Cabirus召唤至冥河深渊。大反派Typhon是威胁两个世界的存在，只有玩家扮演的角色能阻止他。玩家必须解开冥河深渊居民的秘密，从中或获取知识和力量并与他们的后裔分享来获得信任，最终一起击败Typhon。

　　制作《地下世界：崛起》的工作室OtherSide Entertainment由制作过《创世纪：地下世界（Ultima Underworld）》和《神偷（Thief）》的Paul Neurath于参与《杀出重围》制作的Warren Spector联合成立。

　　得益于Paul Neurath与Warren Spector两位游戏业界老兵的丰富经验，《地下世界：崛起》玩法上鼓励使用不同的游戏风格，并在地牢环境中对玩家的选择作出动态反馈。玩家可以选择丰富的物品、技巧与能力，从多种不同的方式体验游戏。玩家需要发挥创造力，用独特的方法来解决他们在冥河深渊中遇到的挑战，每个决定都会为他们带来巨大的机会与不同的结果。

　　《地下世界：崛起》将在11月16日正式登陆Steam，自带官方简体中文字幕。

   

   

Underworld Ascendant will launch for PC via Steam on November 15 for $29.99, and for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch in 2019, publisher 505 Games and developer OtherSide Entertainment announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via 505 Games:

In Underworld Ascendant, players assume the role of ‘The Ascendant,’ summoned to the Stygian Abyss by a mysterious figure – Cabirus. There, they learn that Typhon, a threat to both their worlds, can only be stopped by the player. To defeat Typhon, players must uncover secrets of what happened to the inhabitants of the Abyss, gain favor with their descendants and share their knowledge and strength with them to defeat Typhon.

In a throwback to game industry veterans’ Paul Neurath and Warren Spector’s celebrated past, Underworld Ascendant boasts a gameplay experience that encourages different playstyles and rewards experimentation in a dungeon environment that reacts dynamically to player choices. Players can choose from a variety of items, skills and abilities that allow them to experience the game in many different ways. They must think creatively to devise unique solutions to overcome the challenges they face in the Abyss, with each decision holding great opportunity and grave consequence.

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505 Games to publish multiplatform project from game veterans-led Typhoon Studios
新工作室TYPHOON将制作多平台游戏将由505 Games代理发行
转载 - A9VG（http://www.a9vg.com/news/201809/0334920861.html）

　　505 Games宣布之后计划发售一款多平台游戏，将由新工作室TYPHOON制作，游戏内容以及其他细节暂未公布。

　　值得注意的是，TYPHOON集结了数位业界有经验的开发者，联合创始人之一的亚历克斯·哈钦森（Alex Hutchinson）就曾经参与过《孤岛惊魂4》与《刺客信条》系列游戏的开发。另一位联合创始人里德·施奈德（Reid Schneider）曾经参与过《蝙蝠侠：阿卡姆骑士》、《蝙蝠侠：阿卡姆起源》及《分裂细胞》等游戏的开发工作。

　　对于这次合作505 Games及TYPHOON均表现出了积极的态度，TYPHOON创始人亚历克斯·哈钦斯（Alex Hutchinson）表示：“505 Games不仅为我们提供了创作控制方面的支持，同时也懂得如何提升独立游戏品质，并让工作室发挥出最好的水平。”505 Games的经理尼尔·莱利（Neil Ralley）则表示：“我们一看到TYPHOON的游戏项目，就觉得这是个机会，并成功抓住了这次合作机会。我们一直在寻找锐意进取的游戏和开发者，而TYPHOON完全符合这个标准，我们会把TYPHOON制作的优秀游戏带给大家。”



505 Games will publish an unannounced multiplatform project from Typhoon Studios, a newly established independent developer led by a trio of games industry action adventure game veterans, the company announced.

The studio’s founders include:

Alex Hutchinson, creative director and co-founder. Most recently a creative director at Ubisoft Montreal, where he directed Far Cry 4 and Assassin’s Creed. Other past work includes Spore, The Sims 2, and Army of Two: The 40th Day.

Yassine Riahi, technical director and co-founder. Prior to Typhoon he helped Rocksteady and WB Games Montreal ship various incantations of the Batman: Arkham franchise, and earlier Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Homefront, and the first two Army of Two titles.

Reid Schneider, executive producer and co-founder. Prior to Typhoon he co-founded WB Games Montreal where he served as the Exec. Producer on Batman: Arkham Origins and Batman: Arkham Knight. Other past work includes the first two Army of Two titles, Battlefield Vietnam, and the original Splinter Cell.

Find comments from each company below.

Alex Hutchinson, Typhoon Studios Creative Director and Co-Founder

“As a smaller independent studio, finding partners who will support our creative vision by giving us the freedom to build our game our way is a top priority. 505 Games not only provides us that creative control, they offer deep support from a partner who really understands how to elevate indie games and bring out the best in the studios they team up with. Their track record speaks for itself.”

Neil Ralley, 505 Games President

“We’ve been steadily expanding our portfolio over the last few years by identifying and partnering with unique indie studios poised to make fantastic quality games. Once we saw the project Alex, Yassine, Reid and the team at Typhoon is developing, we jumped at the opportunity to be a part of it. We’re always on the hunt for creative, innovative games and developers and this one certainly fits the bill perfectly. We look forward to helping Typhoon bring their exciting vision to life.”

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