FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Officially Released! NeoBards Teamed Up with SQUARE ENIX Again

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FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, the second volume of SQUARE ENIX’s FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE trilogy, was released worldwide on February 29th! The story is a continuation of the previous game, depicting the adventures of Cloud and his friends after escaping from Midgar. Unlike its predecessor, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, this time players are free to explore a vast world. All scenes from the original game were reproduced in high-resolution 3D. The game has received critical acclaim by the global gaming media with an average score of 92 out of 100, including 9/10 on IGN, 10/10 on IGN Japan, and 8/10 on Gamespot, etc.


 NeoBards collaborated with SQUARE ENIX again after Marvel’s Avengers. The team participated in parts of the game’s art creation, giving their all to make the best game. Don’t miss it if you are a fan of the FINAL FANTASY franchise!

 

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Official Website: https://ffvii.square-enix-games.com/en-us

 

 

 

 

 

About NeoBards

NeoBards Entertainment Ltd. is an independent game developer founded in 2017 by a group of likeminded industry veterans boasting over 20 years of game development experience, with headquarters in Hong Kong and studios in Taipei, Suzhou and Breda, the Netherlands. Recent works include co-dev projects with Capcom on Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, Resident Evil: Resistance, Resident Evil Re:Verse, Devil May Cry HD Collection, Resident Evil Origins Collection, Onimusha: Warlords; and character skill design/ implementation for Square Enix’s Marvel’s Avengers. Our first mobile game, Dynasty Warriors M, was launched globally in November 2023. There are 3 games currently in development. Apart from SILENT HILL f, a co-dev project with KONAMI, two other games are yet to be announced.

We take pride in integrating international talent and resources to deliver high-quality, premium game products for established IPs and original properties alike.  At NeoBards, we are united by our love for creation, passion for storytelling, and the firm belief that hard work and high quality will always prevail!

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Exclusive Interview Revealed: NeoBards, the Developer of Dynasty Warriors M!

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In the exclusive interview, the Game Producer Antonio, Game Director Cosmos, and Art Director Adonis shared the development journey and design ideas of Dynasty Warriors M, disclosing how the team stayed true to the classic IP while seeking ways to make breakthroughs.

 

Core Developers of Dynasty Warriors M from NeoBards

 

In addition to the team’s game development experiences, the developers delved into the origin and concept of developing Dynasty Warriors M, and shared insights into the various challenges encountered along the way and detailed how the team overcame each obstacle. The interview sheds light on the actual process of game development and the heart and soul poured into the development. From the original intention to every step taken toward the finish line, it has been an arduous and creative journey.

 

NeoBards’ Game Director Cosmos, Game Producer Antonio, and Art Director Adonis (from left to right)

 

In the video, interesting behind-the-scenes stories and anecdotes were also shared. One example included how the team navigated and overcame both language barriers while handling multinational tasks and the impact of the pandemic. The video effectively conveyed the professionalism and commitment of the development team. This is undoubtedly a rare opportunity to get a feel of the game development journey and secrets!

 

 

A major update for Dynasty Warriors M was released one month after its global launch. The update includes various new contents such as an Alliance-exclusive mode – “Alliance Challenge,” and new officers “Zhong Hui” and “Knight Wang Yi.” Don’t miss out on these new game experiences!

 

All-new Alliance Mode – “Alliance Challenge.” Defeat the Boss officer with Alliance members.

 

 

The first target of Alliance Challenge is “Dong Zhuo.”

 

 

Alliance Challenge comes with three difficulty levels – Normal, Hard and Chaos.

 

 

 

App store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dynasty-warriors-m/id1620103295

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nexon.dwm

Official Website: https://dwm.nexon.com/main

Official Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/TW.DynastyWarriorsM

 

About NeoBards

NeoBards Entertainment Ltd. is an independent game developer founded in 2017 by a group of likeminded industry veterans boasting over 20 years of game development experience, with headquarters in Hong Kong and studios in Taipei, Suzhou and Breda, the Netherlands. Recent works include co-dev projects with Capcom on Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, Resident Evil: Resistance, Resident Evil Re:Verse, Devil May Cry HD Collection, Resident Evil Origins Collection, Onimusha: Warlords; and character skill design/ implementation for Square Enix’s Marvel’s Avengers. Our first mobile game, Dynasty Warriors M, was launched globally in November 2023. There are 3 games currently in development. Apart from SILENT HILL f, a co-dev project with KONAMI, two other games are yet to be announced.

We take pride in integrating international talent and resources to deliver high-quality, premium game products for established IPs and original properties alike.  At NeoBards, we are united by our love for creation, passion for storytelling, and the firm belief that hard work and high quality will always prevail!

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Dynasty Warriors M Officially Launched! First Mobile Game Developed by NeoBards

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Published and operated by NEXON, developed by NeoBards and based on KOEI TECMO GAMES’ Dynasty Warriors 9, the mobile game Dynasty Warriors M was launched globally today on November 22!

Experienced in developing multiple classic console games, this time NeoBards brought console game quality to the mobile platform. Dynasty Warriors M impeccably reproduces each officer’s unique and extravagant Musou skills in the Dynasty Warriors 9 IP, presenting a classic ARPG game experience true to the memories of Dynasty Warriors’ fans. Additionally, the game incorporates strategic elements to elevate the complexity and richness of the overall gameplay. When forming a squad, “Tactics Combination” enables players to strategize on whether to maximize each officer’s advantage or boost the whole squad’s abilities to increase chances of winning. Also, with “city building,” players can develop high-level strategies: resource allocation and battle progression are all in the control of players. Built on the ARPG experience of the original IP, complemented with refreshing strategic elements and displayed in the highest quality visuals, Dynasty Warriors M allows fans and new players alike to have a blast in the Three Kingdoms era. Charge like a one-man army and conquer the world!

Dynasty Warriors M was released on both the App Store and Google Play Store on November 22. Apart from in-game celebrations of the launch, a series of activities held by Taiwanese, Korean and Japanese communities are in full swing. All players are welcome to join in the celebration and share the thrill and fun of the game! Please follow the official website and communities of Dynasty Warriors M for more game and event info!

 

Links

App store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dynasty-warriors-m/id1620103295

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nexon.dwm

Official Website: https://dwm.nexon.com/main

Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TW.DynastyWarriorsM

Official announcement: https://forum.nexon.com/dwmen/board_view?thread=2378708

 

 

 

 

About NeoBards
NeoBards Entertainment Ltd. is an independent game developer founded in 2017 by a group of likeminded industry veterans boasting over 20 years of game development experience, with headquarters in Hong Kong and studios in Taipei, Suzhou and Breda, the Netherlands. Recent works include co-dev projects with Capcom on Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, Resident Evil: Resistance, Resident Evil Re:Verse, Devil May Cry HD Collection, Resident Evil Origins Collection, Onimusha: Warlords; and character skill design/ implementation for Square Enix’s Marvel’s Avengers. There are 3 games currently in development. Apart from SILENT HILL f, a co-dev project with KONAMI, two other games are yet to be announced.

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NeoBards Is Growing and Coming Soon to Breda, Netherlands!

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From Asia to Europe, NeoBards continues to bring rich and diverse gaming experience to players around the globe.

 

NeoBards Entertainment Ltd. was founded in 2017 by industry elites from all around the world, focusing on combining international resources to develop high-quality games. For years, NeoBards have worked together with renowned game companies such as CAPCOM, SQUARE ENIX, and KONAMI, to release a series of high-profile and well-known IP games, including Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, Resident Evil: Resistance, Marvel’s Avengers, and SILENT HILL f, which is currently in development.

 

Both studios in Taipei and Suzhou have been operating successfully. As the number and scale of our game development continue to grow, establishing a new studio in Europe has long been in the planning. Finally, NeoBards decided to set foot in Breda, a college town in the Southern Netherlands. Breda University of Applied Sciences, a top university in Breda, focuses on the cultivation of experts in digital science and technology, with in-depth research programs in the fields of gaming and AI. This advantage will provide NeoBards with access to excellent local talents, as well as experienced and skillful developers from all over Europe. The new studio also has exciting game projects on the way.

 

 

About NeoBards
NeoBards Entertainment Ltd. is an independent game developer founded in 2017 by a group of likeminded industry veterans boasting over 20 years of game development experience, with headquarters in Hong Kong and studios in Taipei, Suzhou and Breda, the Netherlands. Recent works include co-dev projects with Capcom on Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, Resident Evil: Resistance, Resident Evil Re:Verse, Devil May Cry HD Collection, Resident Evil Origins Collection, Onimusha: Warlords; and character skill design/ implementation for Square Enix’s Marvel’s Avengers. There are 3 games currently in development. Apart from SILENT HILL f, a co-dev project with KONAMI, two other games are yet to be announced.

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devcom Developer Conference 2023: Old and New – Creative Design within Established IPs

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The Studio Creative Director of NeoBards Entertainment, Al Yang, has been invited to give a speech: “Old but New – Creative Design within Established IPs” at devcom Developer Conference, held in Cologne, Germany from August 20th to 22th. He will share how to create a unique gaming experience from the world view and characterization of classic IPs.

 

Session Information: 

                                                2023.08.21 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Taipei Time)

 

 

About NeoBards

NeoBards Entertainment Ltd. is an independent game developer founded in 2017 by a group of likeminded industry veterans boasting over 20 years of game development experience, with headquarters in Hong Kong and studios in Taipei, Suzhou and Breda, the Netherlands. Recent works include co-dev projects with Capcom on Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, Resident Evil: Resistance, Resident Evil Re:Verse, Devil May Cry HD Collection, Resident Evil Origins Collection, Onimusha: Warlords; and character skill design/ implementation for Square Enix’s Marvel’s Avengers. There are 3 games currently in development. Apart from SILENT HILL f, a co-dev project with KONAMI, two other games are yet to be announced.

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SILENT HILL f Teaser Trailer Won the One Show Award, SHIROGUMI INC. Shared Their Experience

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The SILENT HILL f Teaser Trailer, produced by SHIROGUMI INC., won the Merit Award at The One Show 2023. SHIROGUMI INC. attended one of the online sessions of the AUTODESK DAY 2023, held by CG WORLD and AUTODESK, to talk about the concept and process of producing the teaser trailer.   

The classic SILENT HILL IP connected NeoBards with SHIROGUMI INC. and led to our collaboration. The first released teaser trailer immediately captured attention from all sides. KONAMI and NeoBards have joined forces in making the game SILENT HILL f, working along with renowned writer Ryukishi07 and visual artist Kera. We would like to ask fans of the SILENT HILL series to keep following us for the latest news!

 

Award-Winning SILENT HILL f Teaser Trailer

 

Links

AUTODESK 2023: https://cgworld.jp/special/autodeskday2023/  

CGWORLD: https://cgworld.jp/article/202302-cgw294-shf.html    

The One Show: https://www.oneclub.org/awards/theoneshow/-award/48910/silent-hill-f-teaser-trailer

 

 

About NeoBards

NeoBards Entertainment Ltd. is an independent game developer founded in 2017 by a group of likeminded industry veterans boasting over 20 years of game development experience, with headquarters in Hong Kong and studios in Taipei, Suzhou and Breda, the Netherlands. Recent works include co-dev projects with Capcom on Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, Resident Evil: Resistance, Resident Evil Re:Verse, Devil May Cry HD Collection, Resident Evil Origins Collection, Onimusha: Warlords; and character skill design/ implementation for Square Enix’s Marvel’s Avengers.

There are 3 games currently in development. Apart from SILENT HILL f, a co-dev project with KONAMI, two other games are yet to be announced.

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MEGAMAN BATTLE NETWORK™ LEGACY COLLECTION Sells Over 1 Million Copies, Modern Port by NeoBards!

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On April 14, CAPCOM officially released the highly anticipated MEGAMAN BATTLE NETWORK™ LEGACY COLLECTION, including all six main titles from the Battle Network series and available dual versions, totaling 10 games. NeoBards is proud to have participated in this project for the past 2 years as its main development team.

 

NeoBards collaborated with renowned director Eguchi Masakazu and his team on porting the 10 classic games to current gen platforms utilizing our technical capabilities. To bring fans the optimal experience, this collection implements network features to support online play, and even includes special Battle Chips that were previously given out only through events or tie-ins. We hope this modern port is equally enjoyable for old and new fans alike, and remember, “No matter what, we’re always connected!”

MEGAMAN BATTLE NETWORK™ LEGACY COLLECTION is now available on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam.

Launch trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioyRxSiwQNo

 

Visit the official website for more information and the latest news:

MEGAMAN BATTLE NETWORK™ LEGACY COLLECTION Official Website

PlayStation Store 

Steam

Nintendo Switch

 

The NeoBards team is hard at work developing new games, follow us on social media for more news and the latest updates! 

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About NeoBards

NeoBards Entertainment Ltd. is an independent game developer founded by an international group of likeminded industry veterans boasting over 20 years of experience. Recent works include co-dev projects with Capcom on Resident Evil: Resistance, Resident Evil Re:Verse, Devil May Cry HD Collection, Resident Evil Origins Collection, Onimusha: Warlords; and character skill design/ implementation for Square Enix’s Marvel’s Avengers. 

We are currently working on SILENT HILL f with Konami, and 2 other titles to be announced!

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Resident Evil Re:Verse Developed by NeoBards Launches Officially on Oct 28th

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Capcom’s Resident Evil Re:Verse, developed by NeoBards Entertainment, will be officially released on Oct.28 2022. In this online multiplayer PVP, players face off in teams of 4 to 6 as fan favorite Resident Evil characters including Leon S. Kennedy, Jill Valentine, Claire Redfield, and Chris Redfield.

After releasing the first Resident Evil game in 1996, Capcom’s iconic series celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, and has accumulated a whooping 127million copies sold worldwide. NeoBards Entertainment has been participating in the development of Resident Evil games since 2017, bringing multiple classics to current gen platforms in the 2017 Resident Evil Origins Collection, and developing the asymmetric online multiplayer Resident Evil:Resistance released along with Resident Evil 3 in 2020. We have also helped remaster other Capcom titles such as the Devil May Cry HD Collection and Onimusha:Warlords. NeoBards specializes in developing action games and utilizes our expertise to create new experiences for these Capcom classics.

Resident Evil Re:Verse held its open beta last year in 2021, and will be available to players who own Resident Evil Village and/or Resident Evil Village: Gold Edition at no additional cost.

 

Resident Evil Re: Verse official webpage: https://www.residentevil.com/reverse/us/

 

About Neobards

NeoBards Entertainment Ltd. is an independent game developer founded in 2017 by a group of likeminded industry veterans boasting over 20 years of game development experience, with headquarters in Hong Kong and studios in Taipei and Suzhou. Recent works include co-dev projects with Capcom on Resident Evil: Resistance, Resident Evil Re:Verse, Devil May Cry HD Collection, Resident Evil Origins Collection, Onimusha: Warlords; and character skill design/ implementation for Square Enix’s Marvel’s Avengers.

We take pride in integrating international talent and resources to deliver high-quality, premium game products for established IPs and original properties alike.

At NeoBards, we are united by our love for creation, passion for storytelling, and the firm belief that hard work and high quality will always prevail!

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SILENT HILL f Officially Announced! Developed by NeoBards

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Following KONAMI’s release of the SILENT HILL f trailer on Oct.20, NeoBards is proud to announce our collaboration with KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT on this title. We are honored to join forces with KONAMI as the developer for this new entry to the classic SILENT HILL IP, working along with KONAMI producer Okamoto Motoi, writer Ryukishi07, and visual artist kera on this new addition to the timeless franchise. 

 

【Content Officially Released by KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT Below】

SILENT HILL f teaser(English): https://lnkd.in/gJyHZrFj
SILENT HILL f teaser(Japanese): https://lnkd.in/gzGXiPvT

 

About Neobards

NeoBards Entertainment Ltd. is an independent game developer founded in 2017 by a group of likeminded industry veterans boasting over 20 years of game development experience, with headquarters in Hong Kong and studios in Taipei and Suzhou. Recent works include co-dev projects with Capcom on Resident Evil: Resistance, Resident Evil Re:Verse, Devil May Cry HD Collection, Resident Evil Origins Collection, Onimusha: Warlords; and character skill design/ implementation for Square Enix’s Marvel’s Avengers.

We take pride in integrating international talent and resources to deliver high-quality, premium game products for established IPs and original properties alike. 

At NeoBards, we are united by our love for creation, passion for storytelling, and the firm belief that hard work and high quality will always prevail!

©Konami Digital Entertainment

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The closed beta for Resident Evil Re: Verse, an online multiplayer included with Resident Evil Village, starts on Jan 28th!

Capcom kicked off Resident Evil Village pre-orders during their Showcase on Jan 22nd and officially revealed RE:VERSE, a thrilling multiplayer experience included with Village. Watch the announcement trailer down below!

 

As shown in the trailer, players play against each other as classic characters from the Resident Evil series, and when defeated, are transformed into B.O.W.s to rejoin the battlefield! Unique character skills are incorporated with swift combat moves to deliver an exciting, fast-paced gameplay experience. Intrigued? The closed beta will be online starting from January 28th, don’t miss out on experiencing the game for yourselves! 

 

Resident Evil Re: Verse official webpage: https://www.residentevil.com/reverse/us/

Find out more about the closed beta here: https://www.residentevil.com/reverse/us/topic/cbt/

 

About NeoBards
NeoBards was founded in 2017 by a group of like minded industry veterans from various countries and cultural backgrounds, all with over 20 years of experience in game development.
We gathered many talented developers from all over the world in our two studios located in Taipei and Suzhou, where we work on AAA projects with companies including Sony, Activision, Square Enix, Capcom, EA, Ubisoft, and Warner Bros.
NeoBards’ strengths lie in our ability to integrate international resources, which allows us to focus on developing high-quality games. Whether it be development for existing franchises or brainstorming original ideas, our Bards are always passionate and professional on our continuous journey to learn, grow, and shine on the international stage.
Our recent game, Resident Evil: Resistance, was released this year on April 3rd along with Capcom’s latest addition to their classic Resident Evil franchise, Resident Evil 3 Remake. Before Resistance, NeoBards has also released games from other classic IPs including Devil May Cry HD Collection, Onimusha: Warlords Remaster (on PS4, XboxOne, Nintendo Switch, and PC), and the Resident Evil Origins Collection for Switch.
We believe that our Bards have converged here at NeoBards because we all have the same passion. Passion for creation, for storytelling, and for creating high-quality Games That Matter.

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