NEW CROSS-SERVER BATTLE ‘VALANGORT FORTRSS’ PITS TOP PLAYERS AGAINST EACH OTHER IN LATEST A3: STILL ALIVE UPDATE

New Legendary Soul Linkers, Shu Transcendence, and Equipment Dungeon Await Expert Players Starting Today

LOS ANGELES – MAR. 18, 2021 – Netmarble’s dark fantasy open world mobile RPG A3: STILL ALIVE saw a new update today that introduces new merged server battle content, three new Legendary Soul Linkers, Shu Transcendence, and peaceful Equipment Dungeon with no Player Kill allowed, alongside with a number of in-game events for high-level Warriors to experience, collect, and conquer.

Starting every Thursday, the Velangort Fortress Cross-Server Battle is now open to players. Two of A3: STILL ALIVE’s servers will compete against each other, with the top 8 guilds from each server battling it out for victory. With a maximum capacity of 800 players able to join in the battle, every user in the winning server will receive special rewards, along with a world buff even if they did not participate in the server battle.

A new Somius of Peace equipment dungeon has also been added for players eager to secure higher-level items in an enhanced environment, and is compatible with ALIVE mode auto-battle functionality. To enter, players can use up to eight tickets per day, which can be collected once every hour, or can be bought with in-game gold.

Other in-game events and additions to A3: STILL ALIVE include:

• New Legendary Soul Linkers – Three Soul Linkers – Noble Lady Iarr (Attack Type), Noble Lady Bennet (Support Type), and Knight Diana (Defense type) – are now available for players to collect
• Shu Transcendence – Legendary Shus can now be transcended, which impart a maximum level increase of five. Players can transcend Legendary Shus up to three times, for a total maximum level increase of 15.
• Level Increases – Players can upgrade Sanctuary Runes to Level 55, while floors 61-72 are now open in the Dark Lighthouse dungeon.
• In-Game Events – The following is now open for players to experience:
  • Chaotic Soul Linker Summon Chest (3/18~4/1) – Players can now purchase this chest for a chance to receive the newly added 3 Legendary Soul Linkers
  • Spring Welcoming Heroic Shu Gift (3/18) – Those who log into A3: STILL ALIVE will receive a Heroic Ancient Egg and EXP Ancient Egg
  • Spring 7-Day Check-in Event (3/18~4/1) – New rewards await players that log into the game, including Chaotic Soul Star and Heroic Accessory Chest
  • Guild Exchange Store Season 2 – Legendary Ancient Egg, which players can achieve Legendary Shu with, are now available in the Guild Exchange Shop. Exchange Tickets can be earned from the Velangort Fortress Cross-Server Battle.
  • Playtime event to celebrate the Land of Peace Update (3/18) – New rewards await players that log into the game, including a ‘Chest of Piece’ that stores a Soul Linker Equipment Chest, a Soul Star, and a Land of Peace ticket, for Level 120~140 players.

Set in an apocalyptic fantasy world of swords and sorcery, A3: STILL ALIVE is a cross-genre mobile experience that pairs the enormous and living worlds of Open-World RPGs with the extreme combat of Battle Royale. Players must be vigilant in an always-open Player vs. Player (PvP) environment as they fight against enemies with intense hack & slash combat and prove their mettle in a variety of PvP and Player vs. Environment (PvE) modes. A3: STILL ALIVE is beautifully rendered with splendid console-quality 3D graphics that are brought to life thanks to the outstanding optimization of the Unity Engine.

A3: STILL ALIVE is now available as a free digital download (with in-app purchases) on Apple’s App Store and Google Play, in 172 countries around the world.

For more information, please visit the official website and forum, and follow A3: STILL ALIVE on Facebook and YouTube.

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About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and Big Hit Entertainment, Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com

UBISOFT ANNOUNCES ‘CLOCKWORK’ BY NORTHLANE AS THE OFFICIAL THEME OF THE OCEANIC NATIONALS

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – March 19, 2021 – Today, Ubisoft Australia announced the official theme of the Oceanic Nationals 2021, ‘Clockwork’, by Australian musicians, Northlane.

Click the image to watch the music vdeo

‘Clockwork’ is an exciting collaboration between Ubisoft Australia and Northlane focusing on the themes of competition, time and dreaming big. The release of the song coincides and celebrates the start of the Oceanic Nationals, the premier Rainbow Six Siege tournament of the Oceanic region.

“Clockwork reflects the pressures and anxieties I felt as we jumped back into writing after an uninspiring year,” said  Marcus Bridge, Northlane lead singer. “I always want to push myself creatively but with life on hold and with no end in sight, I felt empty and lonely, running out of time as our self-imposed deadline approached.”

‘Clockwork’ came together with each member of the band recording their parts remotely before being mixed and mastered by Adam “Nolly” Getgood (Periphery / Devin Townsend) and Ermin Hamidovic (Periphery / Sylosis) respectively, the same team behind prior album Alien.

“We’re really excited to be able to work with Northlane for the Oceanic Nationals, Rainbow Six Siege’s premier esports league in our region,” said Edward Fong, Managing Director of Ubisoft Asia Pacific.

“As esports continues to grow in Australia, it opens up more opportunities to collaborate with other industries and talent to provide our players more ways to connect with their favourite games. We’re thrilled to have Northlane’s new song ‘Clockwork’ as the theme song for our local Oceanic Nationals.”

The 2021 season of the Oceanic Nationals will begin on Sunday, March 21, with the eight best teams in Australia and New Zealand competing for a $100,000 AUD seasonal prize pool. The song will be incorporated into the broadcast on twitch.tv/Rainbow6Bravo.

‘Clockwork’ can also be streamed on all streaming platforms: https://ffm.bio/northlane

For more information about Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Oceanic esports, please visit https://play.rainbow6apac.com/oceanic-nationals and follow us at https://twitter.com/R6esportsOCE with the hashtag #OCN.

For all updates and news about Northlane, please visit the following:

• Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/northlane
• Twitter – https://twitter.com/Northlane
• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/northlane/
• Website – https://northlaneband.com

About Northlane

Northlane are a chart topping, award-winning metal band from Sydney, Australia. Their critically acclaimed fifth record, Alien (2019), debuted at #3 on the ARIA Album Chart and #6 on the Billboard Heatseekers Album Chart. The record also scored Northlane their third ARIA Award for Best Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Album as well as the AIR Award for Best Independent Heavy Album. Alien was Northlane’s highest selling debut globally, culminating in a sold out world tour.

About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege

Alongside a thriving professional esports scene and a community of over 60 million registered players, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of a fast-paced, ever-evolving multiplayer experience grounded in the selection of unique Operators. Using the right mix of tactics and destruction, Rainbow Six teams engage their enemies in sieges, where both sides have exclusive skills and gadgets at their disposal. Defenders prepare by transforming the environments around them into modern strongholds, while attackers use recon drones to gain intel for carefully planning their assault. With access to dozens of Operators inspired by real world counter-intelligence agents from around the globe, players can choose exactly how they want to approach each challenge they encounter. Through the constant addition of new Operators and maps that add to the depth of both strategy and combat, the unpredictability of each round of Rainbow Six Siege sets a new bar for intensity and competition in gaming.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch_Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six and The Division. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2019-20 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,534 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2021 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries

FULL CINEMATIC TRAILER FOR JUST CAUSE: MOBILE REVEALED AT SQUARE ENIX PRESENTS

New Details on the Backstory of Upcoming Action-Shooter Mobile Game Released

LONDON, UK (March 18, 2021) – SQUARE ENIX® today unveiled a full cinematic trailer for Just Cause: Mobile during the company’s first SQUARE ENIX PRESENTS digital show. The video also featured a few Just Cause franchise regulars who will also appear in the upcoming mobile game. Just Cause: Mobile is being developed for global audiences and is expected to begin launching later this year.

Watch the Just Cause: Mobile FullCinematicTrailer Here:

Expanding the series, Just Cause: Mobile delivers the explosive action of the Just Cause universe to your fingertips in action-packed, single-player and multiplayer experiences that offer on-the-go grappling, gliding, and shooting, all presented through exhilarating top-down gameplay. Featuring in-game cutscenes and fully voiced characters, players can customize their agent and join the ranks of Firebrand, a special division within the covert organization, “The Agency.” The mission: stop a new mercenary group under the name of Darkwater. Darkwater is a group made up of ex-Black Hand military forces from overseas that are now a major threat to The Agency across the globe. As a new recruit of Firebrand, day one starts off with a major attack on the base – one that the player narrowly escapes alive. Firebrand leader Carmen Padrón gives you the order to further investigate the mercenary group Darkwater and track down allies to assist you on your mission, including her former agency partner Rico Rodriguez

Throughout the campaign, players will come across well-known characters from the Just Cause series who will give important intel on the enemy and assist players as they embark on missions. Team up with battle-hardened mercenaries such as Annika & Teo from Just Cause 3 and locate the whereabouts of ex-Agency legend, Rico Rodriguez.

The Just Cause: Mobile campaign will take place across three sprawling open-world locations around the globe. Track down Darkwater and take them out using a huge arsenal of weapons, vehicles, and gadgets! Expand and upgrade your loadout as you progress through the story, multiplayer, and challenge mode missions.

Just Cause: Mobile will be available for free on Android and iOS in 2021.

Visit the JUST CAUSE MOBILE official website: https://justcausemobile.com/
Like us on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/JustCauseMobile
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About Just Cause

The Just Cause series has delivered ground-breaking, open-world technology and explosive action for the last 14 years. In 2006, players were introduced to Rico Rodriguez with the release of JUST CAUSE, a game born out of a vision of complete player freedom – open-world exploration and action were at the heart of this sandbox experience. Released in 2010, JUST CAUSE 2 saw the introduction of Rico’s trademark grapple hook and the game was more expansive and explosive than the first game, in every sense. Released in 2015, JUST CAUSE 3 complemented the original grappling hook and parachute combination with a wingsuit, perfecting the game’s traversal options and allowing players to perform even more death-defying stunts. In the most ambitious Just Cause game to date, December 2018 saw the release of JUST CAUSE 4. This game took the series incredible destruction and unique physics to a whole new level with the introduction of tornadoes and other Extreme Weather events.

About Square Enix External Studios

Square Enix External Studios is a London based development and publishing group that works with top development studios across the world, establishing new intellectual properties and developing new franchises within the umbrella of Square Enix Holdings. Square Enix External Studios have been responsible for multiple games including the Just Cause® and Life is Strange® series, as well as titles such as Batman: Arkham Asylum®, Sleeping Dogs® and upcoming RPG Shooter – OUTRIDERS®

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal®. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 159 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 81 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 159 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 81 million units worldwide

OUTRIDERS 101 TRAILER DETAILS KEY FEATURES AT SQUARE ENIX PRESENTS

New CGI Trailer Also Revealed for Highly Anticipated RPG-Shooter

LONDON, UK (March 18, 2021) – SQUARE ENIX® today premiered an in-depth 101 trailer for OUTRIDERS™, the high-intensity RPG-Shooter from People Can Fly®, the developers of Gears of War: Judgment and BULLETSTORM®, and Square Enix External Studios, the minds behind JUST CAUSE® and SLEEPING DOGS®, at the company’s flagship digital showcase event, SQUARE ENIX PRESENTS.

 Watch the OUTRIDERS ‘This is Outriders 101’ trailer here:

Following a successful demo that drew over 2 million players in the first week and gave you a first look at OUTRIDERS dark sci-fi story campaign, intense combat, powerful loot, and deep RPG systems, the ‘This is OUTRIDERS 101’ trailer presents more information on what comes next in the full journey across Enoch.
 
The demo is just the beginning, OUTRIDERS offers a massive 30+ hour journey across a wild and hostile planet, as you uncover the mystery behind the signal emanating from somewhere beyond the horizon and grow your abilities to become more powerful than anyone can imagine. Scavenge brutal and twisted weapons and gear, and customize them with a vast array of mods that alter gameplay, as you utilize a flexible class build system to create your own unique playstyle. When OUTRIDERS launches on April 1, you will become a demi-god on the battlefield and the unlikely last hope for Humanity.
 
Audiences can also feast their eyes on an all-new OUTRIDERS ‘Appreciate Power’ CGI trailer that gives a look at the wild and hostile world of Enoch.

Watch the OUTRIDERS ‘Appreciate Power’ CGI trailer here:

The OUTRIDERS demo is available now, free for everyone to play on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC/Steam and GeForce NOW.
 
OUTRIDERS will be available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC Steam, Epic Store and GeForce NOW and Google Stadia on April 1, 2021.
 
Watch the full SQUARE ENIX PRESENTS show here: www.twitch.tv/squareenix
 
For more information, visit www.outriders.net
 
OUTRIDERS official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/outridersgame
Follow OUTRIDERS on Twitter: https://twitter.com/outriders
Follow OUTRIDERS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outridersgame
Subscribe to OUTRIDERS on YouTube: www.youtube.com/outriders
Join the OUTRIDERS Discord: discord.gg/outriders  
Learn more about SQUARE ENIX® here: http://www.square-enix.com
Learn more about People Can Fly: https://peoplecanfly.com 

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ABOUT PEOPLE CAN FLY
Established in 2002, People Can Fly, is one of the best AAA game development studios in Poland and one of the leading UNREAL ENGINE studios in Europe. People Can Fly operates in Warsaw, Rzeszów, Newcastle and New York, with newly opened start-up studios in Łódź (PL) and Montreal (CA).
PCF made its mark on the shooter genre and is known for titles such as Bulletstorm: Full Clip (launched on April 7, 2017) , Gears of War: Judgment (published in 2013), Bulletstorm (an original, Unreal Engine 3-powered onslaught of ‘kill with skill’ gameplay and blockbuster moments, published in 2011.) and Painkiller (launched in 2004).
Except Outriders People Can Fly is currently working on two other AAA projects:  new game for Square Enix and recently announced original, action-adventure title for Take-Two Interactive.
People Can Fly made its debut on the Warsaw Stock Exchange in December 2020.

About Square Enix External Studios
Square Enix External Studios is a London based development and publishing group that works with top development studios across the world, establishing new intellectual properties and developing new franchises within the umbrella of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix External Studios have been responsible for multiple games including the Just Cause® and Life is Strange® series, as well as titles such as Batman: Arkham Asylum™ and Sleeping Dogs®.
 
About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal®. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 159 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 81 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
 
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

OUTRIDERS © 2020 Square Enix Limited. All rights reserved. Developed by PCF Group S.A. SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. OUTRIDERS is a registered trademark or trademark of Square Enix _Ltd. People Can Fly and the People Can Fly logo are registered trademarks, all used courtesy of People Can Fly Sp. z o.o.

PROJECT HITMAN SNIPER ASSASSINS REVEALED AT SQUARE ENIX PRESENTS

New Mobile Game from the Makers of the Acclaimed Hitman Sniper New Project Sets its Sights on a 2021 Release Date

MONTRÉAL (18th March, 2021) — Square Enix Montréal™, the award-winning studio behind Lara Croft GO®, Hitman GO®, Hitman Sniper®, and Deus Ex GO®, announced today that its development teams have been working on a brand new Hitman Sniper mobile game, Project Hitman Sniper Assassins (working title).

The new mobile game will feature a wholly original Hitman story, with new playable assassins and brand-new gameplay features. A short teaser trailer for the project was unveiled at SQUARE ENIX PRESENTS, digital showcase of highlyanticipated upcoming releases from the iconic video game publisher.

“Praised as one of the best mobile games available upon its release, Hitman Sniper raised the bar for player expectations of mobile sniper games,” said Dominic Allaire, executive producer at Square Enix Montréal. “Project Hitman Sniper Assassins will be an evolutionary leap forward for the genre, and we can’t wait for players to share our excitement when they get their hands on it in the coming months.”

“2021 will be one of the best years to be a fan of the Hitman franchise,” said Fahad Khan, lead game designer at Square Enix Montréal. “Creativity in approach and tactics are hallmarks of the game’s universe. We’ve doubled down on what fans loved and are delivering an experience that gives players even more freedom to truly embody a Hitman Sniper.”

Full product features will be revealed at a later date.

About Square Enix Montréal

Founded in 2011, Square Enix Montréal is a multi-award-winning mobile game studio that develops games based on existing franchises and new intellectual properties. Square Enix Montréal is dedicated to the creation of innovative and carefully crafted games that become international benchmarks such as the critically acclaimed titles Hitman Sniper®, Hitman GO®, Lara Croft GO® and Deus Ex GO®. In 2021, Square Enix Montréal announced that it was in development on a newly imagined mobile experience based on Taito’s Space Invaders and the upcoming release of Project Hitman Sniper Assassins. To date, the studio’s games have been downloaded over 130 million times in 175 countries. For more information, please visit square-enix-montreal.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

SQUARE ENIX MONTRÉAL AND TAITO TO COLLABORATE ON SPACE INVADERS FOR NEW TYPE OF AUGMENTED REALITY MOBILE GAME

Montréal, March 18^th, 2021– Today, Square Enix® Montréal and TAITO announced a collaboration on a new vision for the Space Invaders brand with a mobile game that includes innovative augmented reality (AR) features.

This new game takes the Iconic franchise in an exciting new direction, delivering players a compelling and completely new experience through its blend of proprietary AR technology and modern art style. The beloved IP is among the highest-grossing game franchises of all time and a premier brand within the Square Enix group portfolio.

“We are extremely inspired by our collaboration with TAITO to re-imagine the Space Invaders franchise in a contemporary way while shaping it to our ambitious vision of what it can be on mobile,” said Patrick Naud, Head of Studio of Square Enix Montréal “At Square Enix Montréal we are huge fans of the franchise and the team has risen to the challenge of showing how all-new technology can breathe fresh energy into a game as timeless as Space Invaders.”

Harkening back to the series’ legacy of technical innovation, the game lets players interact with the real world via augmented reality gameplay in a new and delightful way. Players will defend the world against an invasion wielding the magic of AR and the power of mobile devices.

“Collaborating with Square Enix Montréal on their bold vision for Space Invaders has been an incredible endeavor,” said Tetsu Yamada, President and Representative Director, Taito Corporation. “As fans of our classic series, they are treating Space Invaders with the utmost care and respect. We are thrilled that the game is coming out with new technology and fresh taste and will further expand the universe of the Space Invaders franchise.”

Register at SpaceInvadersAR.square-enix-games.com to begin receiving updates and all the latest news. The game will be released for mobile devices in the App Store and Google Play Store.

About Square Enix, Inc.

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix, Inc. is affiliated with a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal™. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 159 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 81 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

About Square Enix Montréal

Founded in 2011, Square Enix Montréal is a multi-award-winning mobile game studio that develops games based on existing franchises and new intellectual properties. Square Enix Montréal is dedicated to the creation of innovative and carefully crafted games that become international benchmarks such as the critically acclaimed titles Hitman Sniper®, Hitman GO®, Lara Croft GO® and Deus Ex GO®. In 2021, Square Enix Montréal announced that it was in development on a newly imagined mobile experience based on Taito’s Space Invaders and the upcoming release of Hitman Sniper 2. To date, the studio’s games have been downloaded over 130 million times in 175 countries. For more information, please visit square-enix-montreal.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.  

About TAITO Corporation

TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, TAITO operates core businesses such as game arcade operations, manufacturing coin-operated game machines, and mobile phone content services. A seminal part of gaming history, TAITO caused a worldwide sensation with its arcade legend, SPACE INVADERS, and developed such fan favorites as PUZZLE BOBBLE (BUST-A-MOVE) and ARKANOID. Today, TAITO continues to thrill game lovers of all generations by offering both classic and new family-oriented titles on the latest gaming platforms. TAITO delivers a wide range of entertainment experiences with the goal of providing consumers with fresh surprises and new discoveries.

More information on TAITO can be found on the Internet at https://www.taito.co.jp/en.

About Space Invaders

Planned, developed, and released by TAITO Corporation (TAITO), the 1978 arcade game SPACE INVADERS became an instant global phenomenon. Today, its iconic characters frequently appear both in licensed projects worldwide and as TAITO’s corporate mascots.

Chosen as an art collection of MOMA, and a collaborative character with famous fashion brands, SPACE INVADERS is still loved all over the world today.

TAITO is the exclusive owner of the global intellectual property rights, including copyrights and trademarks, for SPACE INVADERS and its characters, and takes an active role regarding new SPACE INVADERS-related enterprises.

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SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES LIFE IS STRANGE: TRUE COLORS

Brand New Entry in Critically Acclaimed Franchise Featuring All-New Protagonist and Power Coming in September 2021

LONDON, UK (March 19, 2021) – SQUARE ENIX Ltd. today announced Life is Strange: True Colors™during the company’s showcase livestream, SQUARE ENIX PRESENTS. This newest entry in the franchise has been created by Deck Nine Games, the developers behind Life is Strange: Before the Storm, in collaboration with Square Enix External Studios. Presented by musical artist and social media star, mxmtoon, Life is Strange: True Colors took center stage during the digital show, where its new protagonist, her dynamic supernatural power and a thrilling mystery was introduced. The company also announced the Life is Strange Remastered Collection, a new edition of the critically acclaimed Life is Strange and Life is Strange: Before the Storm game featuring all new enhanced graphics and animations.

Watch the Life is Strange: True Colors trailer here:

For the first time in the franchise, there will be no more waiting for the next episode – players will be able to experience Life is Strange: True Colors in one single release.

Brought to life through full performance capture tech by rising talent Erika Mori, players will navigate Haven Springs as Alex Chen who has long suppressed her ‘curse’: the psychic power of Empathy, a supernatural ability which allows her to experience, absorb and manipulate the strong emotions of others – which she sees as blazing, colored auras. When her brother dies in a so-called accident, Alex must at last embrace her volatile power to find the truth – and uncover the dark secrets buried by a small town. Alex Chen’s journey and power is yours to control, and her future is in your hands.

Players’ time exploring Haven Springs will be underpinned by the exclusive soundtrack, with new tracks by mxmtoon and Novo Amor, and licensed songs including Radiohead, Phoebe Bridgers, Gabrielle Aplin, and much more.

Jeff Litchford, Vice President at Deck Nine Games stated, “It has been such an honor to return to the vibrant, emotive, and impactful world of Life is Strange. We are delighted to share this new story with you: a story of empathy, human connection, and the struggle to find a place to call home. All of the advancements in storytelling, development technology, and premium voice acting that we have made since Life is Strange: Before the Storm will allow players to be more immersed in the compelling world of Life is Strange: True Colors than ever before.”

Also announced during the show, the Life is Strange Remastered Collection. This collection will contain remastered editions of Life is Strange and Life is Strange: Before the Storm, featuring improved visuals and animations. The collection will be available as part of the Ultimate Edition of Life is Strange: True Colors and as a stand-alone edition later this year.

Watch the entire Square Enix Presents stream here: http://www.sepresents.com/

Life is Strange: True Colors is slated for release on PlayStation 5®, PlayStation 4®, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC Steam, Windows Store, and Google Stadia on September 10, 2021.

Read more on the Life is Strange website: https://lifeisstrange.square-enix-games.com
Visit the Life is Strange official website: https://lifeisstrange.square-enix-games.com
Life is Strange: official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LifeIsStrangeGame/
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About Deck Nine Games

Deck Nine Games are an independent videogame developer devoted to bringing together two passions; meaningful storytelling and rich gameplay. Its talented team of developers have won awards for their work in films, TV and videogames. Located at the foot of the Colorado mountains, Deck Nine Games is focused on becoming a premium developer of narrative adventure games for consoles, PC and mobile devices.

For more information on Deck Nine Games visit: www.DeckNineGames.com

About Square Enix External Studios

Square Enix External Studios is a London based development and publishing group that works with top development studios across the world, establishing new intellectual properties and developing new franchises within the umbrella of Square Enix Holdings. Square Enix External Studios have been responsible for multiple games including the Just Cause® and Life is Strange® series, as well as titles such as Batman: Arkham Asylum®, Sleeping Dogs® and upcoming RPG Shooter – OUTRIDERS®

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal®. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 159 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 81 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

MARVEL’S AVENGERS ON NEXT-GEN CONSOLES AND OPERATION: HAWKEYE – FUTURE IMPERFECT NOW AVAILABLE

Free Next Gen Upgrade and All-New Hero, Villain, and Story Make Now the Best Time to Play Marvel’s Avengers

London (March 19, 2021) – Today, SQUARE ENIX Ltd. announced that Marvel’s Avengers is now available on the PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles. Players who own the PlayStation®4 or Xbox One version of the game can upgrade to the full next-gen version at no additional cost* and transfer their saved game to keep their progress.

In addition, the game’s second post-launch Operation, Marvel’s Avengers Operation: Hawkeye – Future Imperfect is out now, featuring a new playable Super Hero for the game: Clint Barton, also known as Hawkeye, the unmatched archer with unerring precision.

Clint Barton brings his unique talents to the game at no cost to owners of the core game on all platforms. In addition to a new playable Super Hero and the new chapter in the game’s ongoing Avengers Initiative story, Marvel’s Avengers Operation: Hawkeye – Future Imperfect also introduces a powerful new villain: Maestro, a version of the Hulk driven mad in an apocalyptic future with Bruce Banner’s brains and Hulk’s strengths and abilities.

Watch the Marvel’s Avengers content released as part of today’s Square Enix Presents event

About Marvel’s Avengers on PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S

The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S version of Marvel’s Avengers offers higher framerates and enhanced visuals compared to current generation of consoles at up to 4K resolution on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and 1440p for Xbox Series S. The game utilises the consoles’ built-in SSD for dramatically faster loading and streaming times and takes advantage of their graphics power and memory to deliver higher-resolution textures, farther draw distances for high-resolution models, improved heroics and armour destruction, and other enhancements that leverage the full might of these new consoles to make gamers truly feel like a Super Hero.

Players can transfer their profiles and save games to next-gen consoles to continue the action right where they left off. In addition, cross-gen play is supported so PS5™ players can connect and play with their friends on PS4™ and Xbox Series X|S players can connect with their friends on Xbox One.

About Marvel’s Avengers Operation: Hawkeye– Future Imperfect

Future Imperfect’s story picks up in the wake of Clint Barton’s protégé Kate Bishop’s Operation, Taking AIM and can be played solo or with up to three friends to deliver the ultimate Super Hero experience. Players will learn more about Hawkeye’s quest to find Nick Fury, leader of SHIELD, who he believed could help stop the rise of AIM. What he uncovered instead was a dangerous new weapon being built by Scientist Supreme Monica Rappaccini that could change the fate of humanity. Along the way, Clint finds himself wrapped up in a time-bending experiment, journeying to a future Earth destroyed by cosmic forces and inhabited by Maestro, an older, twisted version of Hulk who is as smart as he is strong.

About New Features Included in Today’s Update

In addition to the new playable Super Hero, villain, and story content, the latest update to Marvel’s Avengers brings with it two new features: Reassemble Campaign Replay and an entirely new customisable HARM Room. Reassemble Campaign Replay, a frequently requested addition from fans, will allow players to reset their Reassemble campaign progress and play the content again from the beginning while preserving their Hero progression. The new customisable HARM Room allows players to tailor their experience by choosing the number and type of enemies they face, environmental hazards, and combat bonuses to push their skills to the limit.

About Marvel’s Avengers

Marvel’s Avengers offers players a truly rich experience and combines the single player focused Reassemble story campaign with the ongoing Avengers Initiative’s War Zone missions, which take the Avengers around the world and beyond. Each mission in the Reassemble campaign is designed to showcase one or more hero’s unique abilities, while the Avengers Initiative missions can be played solo with your own custom AI team or with a group of up to four players** as any Hero in the player’s roster.

The narrative of Marvel’s Avengers will expand over time with the addition of new stories featuring new heroes, villains, mission types, regions, items, and more delivered to players at no additional cost once they own the core game. These stories move the entire Marvel’s Avengers narrative world forward on a multi-year arc, and all new missions are accessible to the entire roster of playable heroes.

Marvel’s Avengers is currently available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Stadia.

*Marvel’s Avengers is eligible to upgrade from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 version and will support Smart Delivery for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. Upgrade from PlayStation 4 disc version requires PlayStation 5 console with disc drive. Upgrade from Xbox One disc version requires Xbox Series X console.

**Internet connection required. Your platform’s online multiplayer requirements will apply.

Related Links
Official Homepage: www.playavengers.com
Official Twitter: @PlayAvengers
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlayAvengersGame/
Official YouTube: http://youtube.com/PlayAvengers
#PlayAvengers #Reassemble #EmbraceYourPowers

About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilises its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media. For more information visit marvel.com. © 2021 MARVEL
 
About Crystal Dynamics
Crystal Dynamics® has developed and published over 30 award-winning titles during its 28-year adventure. Some of the most beloved franchises include Gex®, Legacy of Kain® and most recently, TOMB RAIDER® which has sold over 81 million copies worldwide. With over 30 video game titles released and hundreds of awards, the heroine Lara Croft® has been a cultural icon for over 20 years and has made an indelible mark on virtually every facet of entertainment. Most recently, Crystal Dynamics expanded its operations by opening Crystal Northwest™ in Bellevue, Washington.
 
For more information on Crystal Dynamics, please visit http://www.crystald.com/, their Twitter account, Facebook page, or their LinkedIn page.
 
About Eidos-Montréal
Eidos-Montréal™ (a Square Enix® studio) is focused on creating immersive and captivating experiences. For the last decade, the development teams at Eidos-Montréal have orchestrated the successful reboot of the DEUS EX® series (Deus Ex: Human Revolution®, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided®), released the latest entry in the THIEF® franchise, and have also played a key role in the development of the award-winning TOMB RAIDER® series.
 
For more information on the studio, please visit https://eidosmontreal.com/ and find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
 
About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal®. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 159 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 81 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

 
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Quarters, Atlantis Announce Fornite Tournament with $3,000 Prize Pool

GREENWICH, Conn. – March 18, 2021 – Quarters, the cross-game blockchain token creating new ways to play, and Atlantis Scrims NA will host the “POQ.gg Trio Series” starting Thursday, March 25. Competitors will vie for a share of $3,000 prize pool, putting their Fornite Trios skills to the test.

Open to the public, the POQ.gg Trio Series will take place over the course of a month with weekly qualifiers and finals culminating in the Grand Finals on Friday, April 16. There, the top 15 teams will have the opportunity to compete alongside popular Fornite pros and livestream personalities like Clix, Bugha, Reverse2k, Chap, NateHill, and FaZe Clan’s Megga, Dubs, and Bizzle. 

Players who would like to participate must be POQ registered users. Those interested in watching can catch the action live on the official POQ Twitch channel as well as view broadcasts from many of the elite streamers and teams taking part. POQ’s previous event in January drew more than 1,200 participants each week and over 1 million Twitch viewers. 

Tournament Schedule 

• Open Qualifiers

• March 25, 2021 @ 7:00pm -10:00pm EDT
• April 1, 2021 @ 7:00pm -10:00pm EDT 
• April 9, 2021 @ 7:00pm -10:00pm EDT

• Weekly Finals

• March 26, 2021 @ 7:00pm -10:00pm EDT 
• April 2, 2021 @ 7:00pm -10:00pm EDT 
• April 10, 2021 @ 7:00pm -10:00pm EDT

• Prestige Qualifier: April 12, 2021 @ 7:00pm -10:00pm EDT

• Grand Finals: April 16, 2021 @ 7:00pm -10:00pm EDT

Tournament Prize Pool

• 1st place: $1,000
• 2nd place: $750
• 3rd place: $600
• 4th place: $350
• 5th place: $300

POQ is a platform where a high-competitive community of gamers can connect with many of the most popular names in gaming. With support across a wide variety of titles, including Fornite, Valorant, FIFA, Call of Duty, League of Legends, and more, POQ is dedicated to facilitating engaging gaming experiences. With entry fees on the line, there’s a higher level of gameplay to enjoy for everyone, whether they’re streamers, players, or viewers. 

“Quarters was born as a consumer-friendly alternative to in-game spending that allows players to spend their virtual currency however and wherever they please, but our mission has grown with our community ” said Timothy Tello, COO, Pocketful of Quarters. “The platform is now a hot spot for esports pros and competitive gamers to come together and enjoy wonderful events like our upcoming POQ.gg Trio Series with Atlantis Scrims NA. We hope to see you on the battlefield and on Twitch when the competition kicks off on March 25 and continues through April!”

Available via the App Store and Google Play, Quarters can be used across a variety of gaming platforms and popular titles. Game studios can collect and exchange Quarters for Ethereum. These premium tokens have a fixed price, cannot be sold, and are for entertainment purposes only.

For more information, please visit Pocketful of Quarters’ official website and join the community on TikTok and Twitter, Discord, and Facebook page for more updates. 

About Pocketful of Quarters

Quarters started with an idea from the company’s 12-year-old Co-Founder and board member, George B. Weiksner. After expressing his frustration with losing in-game currencies on titles he no longer wanted to play, George set out to combine his passion for cryptocurrency and gaming to come up with a solution that makes gaming better for its players. 

Backed by an all-star team of advisors like Michelle Phan (Co-Founder of Ipsy) and Chris Cross (Formerly of Blizzard Entertainment, THQ, EA, and DreamWorks Interactive), Pocketful of Quarters aims to change the way we play with a universal currency across all games.

SQUARE ENIX AND LUMINOUS PRODUCTIONS UNVEIL ‘FORSPOKEN’

Originally Teased as PROJECT ATHIA, The New Narrative-Driven Adventure Set in a Beautiful Yet Cruel World will be Released in 2022 Actor Ella Balinska to Star in the Game as Lead Character, Frey Holland

LONDON (19^th March, 2021) – During theSQUARE ENIX PRESENTS digital-showcase event, SQUARE ENIX announced Forspoken, the debut title from its newly established studio, Luminous Productions. Originally revealed as PROJECT ATHIA last year, Forspoken puts players in the shoes of Frey Holland, an ordinary young woman who must harness her magical abilities to survive in a fantastical and dangerous land called Athia.

As a part of today’s show, the team announced that the game’s protagonist, Frey, will be performed by Ella Balinska, best known for her starring role in the 2019 film, Charlie’s Angels.

View the new “Forspoken – Official Title Announcement” trailer here:

“As the first video game I’ve worked on and growing up a huge fan of video games myself, it’s remarkable to see the incredible world and story of Forspoken come together, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy,” said Balinska. “Frey as a character is real, she’s raw, she’s a girl who lost her way—both figuratively and literally—and is a character I immediately connected with, as I feel many people around the world will too when they set off on this adventure.”

Frey takes center stage in Forspoken, exploring an unknown world and facing treacherous trials to unravel the mystery behind Athia. SQUARE ENIX also teased new Forspoken gameplay to give players a glimpse at the magical and perilous journey ahead.

Designed for the PlayStation®5 console (PS5™), Forspoken will harness the full power of the console and demonstrate Luminous Productions’ philosophy to provide a gaming experience like never before, fusing together the latest technology with creativity. The game is being developed simultaneously for the PS5™ and PC and is set for release in 2022.

To learn more about Forspoken, visit: www.forspoken.com.

Related Links:

FORSPOKEN Website: www.forspoken.com   
Luminous Productions Website: https://www.luminous-productions.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Forspoken  
Twitter: @Forspoken   
Instagram: @Forspoken 
#Forspoken

About Ella Balinska

Ella Balinska is one of Hollywood’s most promising young talents. She made her big screen debut opposite Kristen Stewart and Naomi Scott in Sony’s CHARLIE’S ANGELS. Balinska honed her role as Jane, a badass, former MI-6 agent. The role exemplifies Balinska’s charisma and dedication as she called on her athletic background to complete most of her own stunt work in the action-packed continuation of the American classic. The film, directed by Elizabeth Banks, was released on November 15, 2019.

Balinska was most recently seen starring in the Blumhouse and Automatic produced feature film, RUN SWEETHEART RUN, directed by Shana Feste. The horror thriller made its world premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and was acquired by Amazon Studios for Prime Video.

Balinska trained at the Guildford School of Acting in London, where she graduated with honors. When she wasn’t studying acting, Ella kept active by competing in track and field at a national level. Amongst her athletic endeavors, she has a growing edge in fashion and has recently began studying Japanese.

She currently splits her time between Los Angeles and London.

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal®. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 159 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 81 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com.

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