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Press release:
April 3rd 2019, Liverpool, United Kingdom – Ripstone Games, in collaboration with Lab42 and World Snooker, today announced that “Snooker 19” is launching on April 17th for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, right before the 2019 Betfred World Championships at The Crucible.

Snooker 19 is available for pre-order from today on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms via their respective digital stores for £29.99 and €/$34.99.

PlayStation Plus members receive a 10% discount on pre-orders on the PlayStation Store. Snooker 19 will launch on Nintendo Switch later this Spring.

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Developed by Leamington Spa based Lab42, Snooker 19 will feature 128 of the world’s top players including Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump, Mark Selby and Ding Junhui as they take to the table at iconic venues including The Crucible and Alexandra Palace in countries across the world including China, and Germany.

Enjoying the most in-depth simulation of snooker ever, players will be able to compete in every major tournament culminating with the World Championship in Sheffield, either in the robust single-player mode, local or online multiplayer options.

Developed with Unreal Engine 4, Snooker 19 is the most realistic snooker game ever created. Players can expect a full TV-style presentation in the game alongside evocative visual details of the players, arenas and equipment.

Player likenesses have been meticulously created using 3D facial scanning technology while the subtle yet detailed wood grain of the cues and tables is rendered impeccably. With the glare of the spotlights reflecting accurately off the polished balls, Snooker 19 sets a new visual standard for the snooker video game.

Players can soak up its atmosphere while the advanced physics and AI engines ensure the action remains tense, thrilling, and most importantly, true to real life.

What the critics are saying:
Pocket Gamer – “Playing Snooker 19 just feels right”

Eurogamer – “Snooker 19 looks like the best snooker video game in a good long while.”

Kotaku UK – “Snooker 19 plays like the real deal: a great-looking recreation with an interface that can be used quickly, and all the modes any pot-fancier could ask for.”

“We’re delighted to share Snooker 19’s release date,” said Justin Forrest of Lab42, Game Director of Snooker 19.

“The long wait for a new officially licensed snooker game is nearly over! The team here at Lab42 has put their heart and soul into this game and we hope gamers and snooker fans alike are looking forward to taking to the table when Snooker 19 launches on 17th April.”

“Snooker 19 is a huge title for Ripstone. We have been working closely with Lab42 for two years, supporting them in any way we can to ensure that this will be the definitive interactive snooker experience.” said Jamie Brayshaw of Ripstone.

“Our partnership with World Snooker has enabled us to make Snooker 19 the most authentic snooker game to date, with access to all pro players and support syncing our online tournaments with the real-world snooker tour.”

Snooker 19 will be published on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on April 17th, 2019. Players can pre-order the game on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One via their respective digital stores for £29.99. Snooker 19 will launch on Nintendo Switch later this spring.

About World Snooker
World Snooker is the commercial entity responsible for the commercial exploitation and promotion of professional snooker events across the world and is the custodian of the sport’s commercial rights.

About Ripstone Games
Ripstone® is a global independent video games label founded in 2011 by game and film industry veterans. They fully fund the development, distribution and marketing of video games made by elite creative teams. They have financed and published 17 games across 45 SKUs, with global sales of over 10 million units.

Ripstone’s back catalogue includes Ironcast, Stick It To The Man, Pure Pool, Pure Hold’em and Chess Ultra. At their home in Liverpool, England they also have a world-class internal development team, whose credits include Plague Inc, Chess Ultra and The Spectrum Retreat.

The whole company focuses on providing a total, personal support service for developers, empowering them to make the very best PC and console games, ensuring gamers know about them, then rewarding the teams for success. They are particularly noted for their outstanding ability to nurture new and small developers. www.ripstone.com

About Lab42
LAB42 is a videogame development studio based in the heart of Royal Leamington Spa. A subsidiary of You42, Inc. and part of the Kiz Studios family Lab42 is an experienced video games and entertainment developer.

Lab42’s network works closely across three locations building original and licensed IP alongside collaborating with publishers and developers around the world on a wide variety of titles, shipping numerous flagship titles on PC and Nintendo Switch. www.lab42.games