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Press release:
Be prepared, révolutionnaires: the French Revolution begins today on your Nintendo Switch and PS4 consoles!

Publisher CE-Asia and developer Azure Flame Studio release today “Banner of the Maid“, their acclaimed turn-based strategy game with JRPG elements, on PS4 (via PSN) and Nintendo Switch (via the Nintendo Eshop) for $16.99/€16.99 (check the stores for your regional equivalence).

With a +89% approval rate on Steam, the game has been applauded since its release for its deep and challenging gameplay, complex story full of rich characters and epic moments, and its breathtaking anime art style.

This day marks the arrival of the anticipated console version of the acclaimed SPRG based in an alternate French Revolution with fantasy elements. Released in China in May 2019 and in the West in February 2020 to great success, Banner of the Maid is a strategy roleplaying-game that puts you in the center of one of the pivotal moments in History.

You play as Pauline Bonaparte, a young officer (sister of general Napoleon) who will not only lead her troops to battle, but also take part in the complex political scene of Paris.

But Pauline is much more than just a brilliant officer – she is one of the fabled Maids, women with mysterious powers which grant her the ability to turn the tide of any battle. The destiny of the Revolution lays in your hands in this epic story, now available on PS4 and Nintendo Switch!

ABOUT BANNER OF THE MAID
Widely applauded as one of the best games in the genre of the year, with an approval rate of 89% on Steam, in Banner of the Maid, you will command the most iconic troops from the Revolution era in deep-turn based strategy combats with dynamic environments — more than 30 different terrains, including cities, plains, snowy mountains, etc. with environmental changes like snow or fog which will force you to be constantly on your toes, adapting your strategy to every situation.

Your generals, over 30 fascinating characters including historical figures like Desaix, Murat and Lannes among others, will all have different backgrounds and skills that can be trained and improved with experience– but you will have to talk to them to discover their stories, gain their trust and understand their hearts if you want them to reach their true potential.

You will also take part in challenges and quests to gain political favor, funds to improve your weaponry and supplies – but be careful, for your actions may tip the balance of power in Paris…

KEY FEATURES
Live an epic story of war and politics in an alternate French Revolution
Fight iconic turn-based battles in more than 30 different dynamic environments
Take part of the political vortex of Paris in a thrilling history of intrigues and glory
Complete quests and challenges to establish political connections, gain funds and secure supplies
Train your generals to improve their abilities. More than 30 characters with different backgrounds and skills are available for you to command!
Talk to your allies to win their trust and understand their hearts, and you will be unstoppable in battle!

ABOUT CE-ASIA
Founded in 1999, CE-Asia is a China-based leading publisher and distributor of video games. The Company has been committed to partner with game developers and publishers worldwide to introduce their games into the Chinese market. It has established a strong reputation for delivering the best gaming experiences to all Chinese gamers.

To accomplish its core objectives, CE-Asia provides video game publishers and developers worldwide with publishing, digital distribution, co-development, marketing and promotions, content approval, and localization services.

Headquartered in Beijing, CE-Asia also has branch offices in HangZhou, Hong Kong, and Seattle USA. CE-Asia teams are comprised of avid video gamers from China and beyond. They are passionate about gaming, creative and enthusiastic, with many years of publishing, operating, and development experience in the China video games market.

ABOUT AZURE FLAME STUDIO
Azure Flame Studio is an indie game developer located in Shanghai, China. Founded in 2017, Azure Flame Studio aims to create fun and challenging games, with some nostalgic elements — games that we would love to play ourselves and that we hope gamers like us will also love.