Role-playing video games

TiMi Studios Taps Scott Warner To Lead New North American Studio

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Video games, Video gaming, Gaming, Video games with isometric graphics, Role-playing video games, Linux games, Windows games, TiMi Studios, Icewind Dale, Tencent, Planescape, TIMI

LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --TiMi Studios, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tencent Games, announced it has hired veteran game designer Scott Warner to serve as the new director to help expand and grow its new North American studio.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --TiMi Studios, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tencent Games, announced it has hired veteran game designer Scott Warner to serve as the new director to help expand and grow its new North American studio.
  • Warner brings more than two decades of professional experience, starting his career as a game designer on the legendary role-playing games 'Planescape: Torment' and 'Icewind Dale.'
  • TiMi welcomes Warner as a new studio director to expand its presence in North America with a development team.
  • Warner will help TiMi develop new games and IP for passionate players on multiple platforms.

Platinum Fortune acquires Jagex for 530 Million

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Friday, May 1, 2020
Windows games, Role-playing video games, PC games, Jagex, Linux games, Virtual economies, Massively multiplayer online games, RuneScape

An asset portfolio including Hongtou Network (Hong Kong) was also acquired by Platinum Fortune.

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  • An asset portfolio including Hongtou Network (Hong Kong) was also acquired by Platinum Fortune.
  • The management team of Jagex, headquartered in Cambridge, UK, will remain in place.
  • Famed for its flagship game franchise, RuneScape, Jagex has welcomed more than 280 million player accounts to RuneScape's game world and created a $1billion lifetime- revenue franchise.
  • Platinum Fortune, who focused on the video game sector, is one of the funds managed by Macarthur Fortune Holding LLC.

CodeWizardsHQ Announces The Dragon Quest, a 21-Day FREE Global Coding Challenge for Kids

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Friday, March 27, 2020
Video games developed in Japan, Video games, Role-playing video games, Nintendo, Video gaming in Japan, Dragon Quest, Coding

AUSTIN, Texas, March 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In a new and exciting effort to inspire kids to learn to code,CodeWizardsHQ announces The Dragon Quest , a free coding challenge for kids ages 8-18.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In a new and exciting effort to inspire kids to learn to code,CodeWizardsHQ announces The Dragon Quest , a free coding challenge for kids ages 8-18.
  • The Dragon Quest, designed by Alex Van Winkel, a CodeWizardsHQ senior instructor, was inspired by Tolkien ideals creating a storyline in which kids become heroines and heroes by defeating a trespassing dragon while learning to code.
  • We wanted to offer a kids coding challenge to spark curiosity amongst students globally.
  • "Yes One Billion Kids Can Code" is a non-profit organization with the mission to get all 1 billion kids into coding and computer science.

New Nintendo Direct Mini Highlights a Wide Variety of Games Coming to Nintendo Switch This Year

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Thursday, March 26, 2020
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During the latest Nintendo Direct Mini video presentation, Nintendo shined the spotlight on a breadth of different types of games launching for the Nintendo Switch system in 2020 some of which are available today!

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  • During the latest Nintendo Direct Mini video presentation, Nintendo shined the spotlight on a breadth of different types of games launching for the Nintendo Switch system in 2020 some of which are available today!
  • Experience the majesty of the Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition game when it launches for Nintendo Switch on May 29.
  • No matter what type of experience you are looking for, Nintendo Switch has you covered, said Nick Chavez, Nintendo of Americas Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
  • Catherine: Full Body : The unique puzzle-adventure game is coming to Nintendo Switch as Catherine: Full Body, a remake of the original game.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Is Now Available on Nintendo Switch

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Friday, March 6, 2020
Online Retail, Technology, Other Consumer, Electronic Games, Mobile Entertainment, Entertainment, Retail, Software, Mobile, Wireless, Consumer, Hardware, Video gaming, Fictional characters, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, Role-playing video games, Video games developed in Japan, Video games, Venusaur, Charizard, Gengar, Mystery Dungeon, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo, Pokémon

In the Pokmon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX game, which is now available for the Nintendo Switch family of systems, you wake up to find yourself in that exact predicament.

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  • In the Pokmon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX game, which is now available for the Nintendo Switch family of systems, you wake up to find yourself in that exact predicament.
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    Pokmon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX is now available at a suggested retail price of $59.99.
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    This enhanced reimagining of the Pokmon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team game for the Game Boy Advance system and Pokmon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team for the Nintendo DS system features more than 400 Pokmon, including Mega Evolved versions of fan favorites such as Venusaur, Charizard, Gengar, Sableye, Altaria and Gardevoir.
  • Pokmon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX is now available at a suggested retail price of $59.99.

Nintendo News: Awaken to the Colorful and Delightful World of Pokémon in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon™: Rescue Team DX

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Other Consumer, Technology, Electronic Games, Entertainment, Online, Mobile Entertainment, Software, Hardware, Consumer, Consumer electronics, Video games, Video gaming, Role-playing video games, Video games developed in Japan, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, Video game publishers, Mystery Dungeon, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team, Nintendo, Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon

The Pokmon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX game on the Nintendo Switch system plunges you into the role of a Pokmon faced with mysterious dungeons to explore, joined by a daring rescue team of Pokmon friends with unique personalities of their own.

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  • The Pokmon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX game on the Nintendo Switch system plunges you into the role of a Pokmon faced with mysterious dungeons to explore, joined by a daring rescue team of Pokmon friends with unique personalities of their own.
  • This enhanced reimagining of the Pokmon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team game for the Game Boy Advance system and Pokmon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team for the Nintendo DS system launches on Nintendo Switch on March 6 at a suggested retail price of $59.99.
  • In addition to Pokmon whose evolved forms hadnt been discovered yet, Mega Evolved Pokmon will also appear in the Nintendo Switch installment of the game.
  • Throughout your quest, youll need to plan strategically to build a well-balanced team of Pokmon to challenge any foes you might face.

Boston Board Game Bar Introduces New Games and Fresh Plot Lines

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Gaming, Role-playing game terminology, Games, Human behavior, Role-playing video games, Video game genres, Gamemaster, Video game culture, Dungeon crawl, Dungeon, Tales

BOSTON, Jan. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tavern of Tales , an interactive board game experience in Mission Hill, is announcing the release of a new game called 5-Minute Dungeon and fresh plot lines for their current games Forbidden Island and The Resistance.

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tavern of Tales , an interactive board game experience in Mission Hill, is announcing the release of a new game called 5-Minute Dungeon and fresh plot lines for their current games Forbidden Island and The Resistance.
  • 5-Minute Dungeon adds another captivating experience to a library of games and to the repertoire of Tavern of Tales' staff of knowledgeable gamemasters.
  • No matter what happens, Tavern of Tales has developed evolving plot lines to keep players engaged through subsequent missions.
  • Tavern of Tales is a board game bar and caf that offers adventure beyond the board through immersive gameplay and sound experiences.

Nintendo News: The Worlds of the Fire Emblem Series and ATLUS Games Deliver a Show-Stopping Combo! Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore is Now Available

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Friday, January 17, 2020
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Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore is now available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite systems.

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  • Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore is now available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite systems.
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    Developed by ATLUS, Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore thrusts players into a high-stakes battle against an evil force invading modern-day Tokyo.
  • Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore has added even more content celebrating beloved characters from both the Fire Emblem series and ATLUS games.
  • Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore is now available to purchase, both physically in stores and digitally in Nintendo eShop and on Nintendo.com , at a suggested retail price of $59.99.

Puzzle & Dragons GOLD Out Now with Special Limited Time Launch Sale of $9.99 until January 31!

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Retail, Online, Consumer electronics, Mobile Entertainment, Technology, General Entertainment, Online Retail, Teens, MEN, Children, Electronic Games, Supermarket, Entertainment, Consumer, Internet, Mobile, Wireless, Video games developed in Japan, Puzzle video games, Video gaming, Video games, Role-playing video games, Puzzles, Puzzle & Dragons, Puzzle video game

For players looking for a single-player experience, Puzzle & Dragons GOLD also has a full campaign taking place over the events of the Puzzle & Dragons anime.

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  • For players looking for a single-player experience, Puzzle & Dragons GOLD also has a full campaign taking place over the events of the Puzzle & Dragons anime.
  • To commemorate its launch, Puzzle & Dragons GOLD, originally priced at MSRP US $14.99 / CA $18.89, is out now at a special launch sale price of US $9.99 / CA $12.59 until Jan. 31.
  • Puzzle & Dragons GOLD is available as a digital download on the Nintendo eShop in the United States and Canada.
  • Puzzle & Dragons is a mobile gaming phenomenon that continues to see tremendous growth, featuring an addictive combination of puzzle, dungeon-crawling, and monster-collecting gameplay.

Wizards of the Coast Announces DARK ALLIANCE

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Friday, December 13, 2019
Video games, Role-playing games, Role-playing video games, Gaming, Video game genres, Fictional elves, Baldur's Gate, Drizzt Do'Urden, Hack and slash, Action role-playing game, Role-playing video game

RENTON, Wash., Dec. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Wizards of the Coast and Tuque Games are proud to announce DARK ALLIANCE, a third-person action RPG, will launch worldwide on PC and consoles in Fall 2020.

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  • RENTON, Wash., Dec. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Wizards of the Coast and Tuque Games are proud to announce DARK ALLIANCE, a third-person action RPG, will launch worldwide on PC and consoles in Fall 2020.
  • DARK ALLIANCE is an exciting, action-driven, hack-and-slash adventure filled with iconic monsters, legendary characters, and epic loot.
  • A spiritual successor to the Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance series featuring popular characters created by best-selling fantasy author R.A. Salvatore, the new DARK ALLIANCE combines the pulse-pounding action of a hack-and-slash dungeon crawler with the progression and loot systems of a role-playing game.
  • "This all-new Dark Alliance will give players a visceral experience that drops them into the action of a Drizzt storyline like never before."