WONDER BOY: THE DRAGON’S TRAP RETURNING TO CONSOLE AND PC The series’ most emblematic episode will be remastered in HD!

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Press release:
Paris, France – June, 2 2016 – DotEmu, developer and publisher specializing in modern releases of beloved retro games, and Lizardcube, Parisian game developer, are thrilled to announce that an updated version of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap is currently in development. Thanks to the close collaboration of these two French studios and Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the Wonder Boy series, this classic will soon return to consoles and PC.

A Sega Master System and PC Engine legend, Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap (also known as Wonder Boy III) is a platformer that combines exploration, action, and adventure. The new version will remain true to the original episode while adding graphical improvements, enhanced sound, and brand-new features. Stay tuned, there’s lots more info to come!

About DotEmu:
DotEmu is a french video game company specializing in modern releases of beloved retro games. Our mission is simple: give every gamer access to yesteryear’s classic video games on today’s platforms, including PC, mobile, console and more. DotEmu is proud to have worked with some of the gaming industry’s most prestigious companies, including Square Enix (Final Fantasy series), SNK (Metal Slug and fatal Fury Series) and Ubisoft (Heroes of Might and Magic III HD). Our passionate team has worked on dozens of high-profile projects, including Ys Chronicles I & II (mobile), R-Type I & II (mobile), Another World (mobile, PC), Double Dragon Trilogy (mobile, PC), Titan Quest (iOS), Pang Adventures (mobile, PC, console) and more. Founded in 2007, DotEmu leverages its considerable technological know-how to maintain the original spirit of classic games while giving them a second life as rediscovered gems for a new generation of gamers.

About Lizardcube:
Lizardcube is a new Parisian studio founded by game industry veteran Omar Cornut (Media Molecule “Tearaway” “Dreams”, Q-Games “Pixeljunk Shooter” series, Mekensleep “Soul Bubbles”, etc.) and traditional comic/animation

Robin “V-Act” Ek
The Gaming Ground
Twitter: @TheGamingGround

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