Celebrate The World’s Game During the Virtual World Premiere Event on October 1, Featuring Performances from Soundtrack Artists, In-Game Giveaways, and More

Redwood City, Calif. – September 29, 2020 – Today, Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ:EA) unveiled the official EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21 soundtrack with music from different cultures and sounds that represent global fans from all over the world. Featuring over 100 emerging and renowned artists from 23 different countries across the FIFA 21 and VOLTA FOOTBALL soundtracks, FIFA 21 is representing global culture like never before. International headliners such as multi-Grammy Award winning global superstar Dua Lipa, Brazilian pop sensation Anitta, Charli XCX, Disclosure, and Australia’s very own Tame Impala are celebrating the world’s game with the hottest artists-to-watch including Tkay Maidza, Madame Gandhi, Chløë Black and more to offer the latest in grime, electronic, and hip-hop.

“At a time when our shared connections mean more than ever, the soundtrack to EA SPORTS FIFA 21 defines global culture like never before,” said Steve Schnur, President of Music, Electronic Arts. “The days of borders – musically speaking – are gone. Our soundtrack goal is to change the way players around the world hear and experience football and introduce them to new music that will change their lives.”

To bring FIFA 21 players together as one world, fans will be able to listen to the VOLTA FOOTBALL Soundtrack while playing other modes, such as FUT and Career, and enable settings to hear both FIFA 21 and VOLTA FOOTBALL tracks across all menus. Both the FIFA 21 and VOLTA FOOTBALL soundtracks are available today on major streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple and Deezer. Fans can also pre-order* FIFA 21 before October 9th and get new FUT Kits designed by Anitta, Rema, Lil Mosey, DAVE and BEAM.

To help celebrate the all-new soundtrack, fans can also experience the first-ever FIFA World Celebration, where more than 40 global artists featured on the FIFA 21 Soundtrack will come together on their respective channels to celebrate the FIFA 21 World Premiere and the upcoming launch of the game. Fans can tune in to see performances from Dua Lipa, Diplo, and Anitta, all taking place on October 2, along with in-game giveaways and more. Stay tuned to @easportsfifa for the full schedule of performances and more info on how fans can join in celebrating The World’s Game.

“Brazil is known worldwide as ‘the land of futebol’. For me, it’s a dream to have ‘Me Gusta’, which combines quintessential Brazilian sounds like Funk, Pagodão and Arrocha, featured on this soundtrack – to be able to bring some of our Brazilian flavor around the world via this incredible game,” said Brazilian pop superstar Anitta.

EA Play** members can also be among the first to get on the pitch early starting October 2, with an early access trial (including pre-launch challenges), start of Season XP Boosts for FIFA Ultimate Team, recurring FUT kits and stadium customization item rewards throughout the season, plus 10% off FIFA Points. Visit eaplay.com for more details.

FIFA 21 is developed by EA Vancouver and EA Romania and is available worldwide October 9, 2020 on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC via Origin™ and Steam. Join the EA SPORTS FIFA community at Facebook and on Instagram, or follow us on Twitter @easportsfifa.

* Conditions and restrictions apply. See ea.com/games/fifa/fifa-21/game-offer-and-disclaimers for details.

**CONDITIONS, LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS APPLY. SEE tos.ea.com/legalapp/eaplay/US/en/PC/ FOR DETAILS.

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers.

In fiscal year 2020, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $5.5 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, Madden NFL, Need for Speed™, Titanfall™ and Plants vs. Zombies™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.

EA SPORTS, Ultimate Team, Battlefield, Apex Legends, The Sims, Need for Speed, Titanfall and Plants vs. Zombies are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Madden, NFL and FIFA are properties of its respective owners and used with permission

‘COLLECTION OF SAGA FINAL FANTASY LEGEND’ OFFICIAL TRAILER DEBUTS AT TGS 2020

SYDNEY, 29^th September 2020 – During SQUARE ENIX PRESENTS at TGS 2020 Online, SQUARE ENIX® showcased a new trailer for COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND™ on the Nintendo Switch™ system, available to watch here. Packed with brand new features to enhance the experience, including speed boosts and a retro display mode, this digital collection made up of THE FINAL FANTASY LEGEND, FINAL FANTASY LEGEND II, and FINAL FANTASY LEGEND III maintains the charm and wonder that made the pioneering original games so special 30 years ago.

RPG fans can begin their journey fighting monsters, exploring towns and discovering fantasy worlds when COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND launches on Nintendo Switch digitally on December 15, 2020.

For more information visit: https://square-enix-games.com/en_EU/games/collection-saga-final-fantasy-legend

THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR INTRODUCES AN ALL-NEW GAMEPLAY MODE IN SEPTEMBER UPDATE

LOS ANGELES – SEPT. 28, 2020 – Netmarble’s latest update for the popular mobile action role-playing game (RPG) THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR  adds several new features, characters and battle cards, along with a new gameplay mode and special event for players to check out.

Today’s update welcomes new characters Shion and B. Jenet from THE KING OF FIGHTERS XI into the mix for players to collect, train, and fight with. New battle cards increasing attack power and active skill damage are also available for both characters.

The new Dungeon of Trials mode is officially debuting in THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR, where players must stand up to a boss character that can never be defeated. In this mode, the player’s goal is to inflict maximum damage within a given time using 5 fighters. This offers even more fun and strategic play, as fights are based on two metas changing every 30 seconds.

Other updates coming to THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR include:

• Mid-Autumn Special Event
  • Mid-Autumn Special Login Streak Bonus: During this event period, players can obtain 300 rubies and rainbow-colored souls just by logging in.
  • Making Rice Cake (Mini Dungeon): A mini dungeon where players must time their taps properly to smash rice into rice cakes.
• Fighter Roulette – A roulette event where players can obtain B. Jenet and B. Jenet Souls, along with KOF Gold Souls and other items.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR boasts fast-paced fighting action as players battle through waves of enemies, giant bosses, and rival fighter teams. The excitement is paired with cutting edge graphics, bold colors, and lightning-fast animations. In addition, this game features all of KOF’s classic fighters from ’94 to XIV, with more than 130 fighters available to collect, along with more to come with seasonal events, collaborations with popular IP such as TEKKEN 7 and SAMURAI SHODOWN, and additional content updates for players to enjoy.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR is available to download on Google Play and the App Store in more than 175 countries and comes with support for English, Taiwanese, Indonesian, Thai, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, Russian, and German languages. 

For more information, please visit THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR’s website. Also, please follow THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Discord, Reddit, and forum on Netmarble.com.

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

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ENTER A WORLD OF DANGER, DESPERATION AND EXTREME COMBAT WITH NETMARBLE’S ALL-NEW DARK FANTASY OPEN WORLD RPG – A3: STILL ALIVE

Global Pre-Registration Now Open for Warriors Eager to Prove their Superiority on the Battlefield

LOS ANGELES – September 25, 2020 – Netmarble Corp., of the fastest- one growing mobile game companies in the world, is set to unleash a beautifully dark world of strife, conflict, and turmoil to players with the world reveal of A3: STILL ALIVE. Pre-registration is now open for the App Store® and Google Play™, as a series of high-value and powerful items are available for those who dare to pre-register and experience the twilight fantasy adventure.

Based on Netmarble’s original A3 online PC game from South Korea, 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. Set in an apocalyptic fantasy world of swords and sorcery, players must be vigilant in an always-open Player vs. Player (PvP) environment as they fight against enemies with intense hack & slash combat in the search for powerful gear.

Players can prove their mettle with a variety of PvP and Player vs. Everyone (PvE) engagements including Castle Siege, Dark Presence and World Boss Content. To complement the extreme combat, 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 was first released in the Korean market and gained great popularity, ranking first in the App Store and Google Play downloads. Global version will complement the Korean build to provide more high-quality features and services. We feel now is the perfect time to reintroduce what makes the game so special with the global release of A3: STILL ALIVE”, said Joong Sun Chang, Executive Producer of Netmarble, “Thanks to the integration of Battle Royale’s intense combat-centric elements, the dark and dangerous world of A3: STILL ALIVE has never been more fully realized, and we anticipate many will gravitate towards the title at launch.”

Starting today, pre-registration begins worldwide for players, with rewards such as:

• In-game items valued at $20 USD are given based on the number of pre-registrations achieved, including:
  • Over 200,000 registrations: 200,000 Gold
  • Over 400,000 registrations: 100,000 Mana Stones
  • Over 600,000: 60 Topazes
  • Over 800,000: 3-star Hannemorin Soulstar x1 (*Soulstar’ is an in-game item that summons Soul Linker, an AI partner mercenary fighting with players)
  • Over 1,000,000: Level 60 Hero Armor x1
• 100,000 Gold and 50 Blue Diamonds, along with one Silvadu’s Ring for Apple users or one Errel’s Ring for Android users

Players can also earn points on A3: STILL ALIVE’s website, with up to 12 points offered if they pre-register the game on the website or through the App Store or Google Play, if they share the promo video on social media, and if they invite friends for pre-registration. Points can be redeemed for a chance to earn rare in-game items and others including:

• In-game Items
  • Brilliant Soulstar
  • Brilliant Accessory Chest
  • Soulstar
• Macbook Pro
  • Rewared to one person by draw

A3: STILL ALIVE is available for pre-registration in the 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

TEKKEN 7 Brings Forth Details of its Upcoming Season Pass 4 Update

As we enter a new season of TEKKEN 7 esports competition, additional gameplay improvements and new content are coming for the acclaimed fighting game title in its Season 4 update. Kicking-off the updates are the return of a 2nd generation Kunimitsu and a brand new Vermilion Gates stage, both will be available in fall 2020. Kunimitsu’s last official appearance in a TEKKEN game was in TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2. Fans should look forward to wielding her Manji Ninjutsu skills in battle!

Along with Kunimitsu and the Vermilion Gates updates, there will be an array of free updates coming to TEKKEN 7, including:

• New Moves: All TEKKEN 7 characters will be receiving new moves to add to their arsenal of martial arts skills.
• Updated UI: More streamlined user interface
• Online Play Enhancements: Response improvement / Wi-Fi indicator
• TEKKEN Prowess: A new way for players to see their TEKKEN skills through points scoring. TEKKEN Prowess is calculated through a player’s highest owned rank, total rank of all characters, play stats, and the number of matches played.
• Rank System Renewal: A new top level rank will be added to TEKKEN 7; those who reach this new highest level rank will be given the title of “TEKKEN GOD OMEGA”.

To checkout Kunimitsu in action within the Vermilion Gates stage

More updates are coming to TEKKEN 7 in the spring of 2021, stay tuned for additional details.

NEW TEASER FOR SWORD ART ONLINE ALICIZATION LYCORIS REVEALS ADDITIONAL SCENARIOS AND UPCOMING DLC

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today released a new teaser trailer for SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris, showing off additional scenarios that will be coming soon to the game. Headlining the additional scenarios is “Ancient Apostles: Reaper of the Woods,” which features fan-favorite heroine Sinon taking on a new boss called Fatal Scythe in a scenario by Violet Evergarden-writer Kana Akatsuki. Three additional scenarios featuring Tiese, Selka and Silica respectively were also revealed.

The first DLC for SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris was announced as part of the teaser as well. Fans can look forward to “Blooming of Forget-me-not” coming to the game soon.

SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PCs via STEAM.

FIRST HIEI GAMEPLAY TRAILER REVEALED FOR JUMP FORCE

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today debuted the first gameplay trailer for Hiei, who will be setting the JUMP FORCE roster ablaze as part of Character Pass 2 this fall for PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC users, and 2021 for Nintendo Switch players. To see why Hiei’s all-seeing Jagan and devastating Dragon of the Darkness Flame attack combine to make him an S-Class demon, check out the latest JUMP FORCE trailer

Alongside Hiei, JUMP FORCE Character Pass 2 also features the currently available Shoto Todoroki, the coming-soon Meruem, and two yet-to-be announced characters from Bleach and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. By purchasing Character Pass 2 for $17.99, players will gain immediate access to Todoroki, and unlock Hiei, Meruem, and the two remaining DLC characters as they release; each character may also be purchased individually for $3.99.

JUMP FORCE is available now for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system system, Xbox One and PCs via STEAM®; the JUMP FORCE Deluxe Editionis also currently available for Nintendo Switch.

BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA INC. REVEALS NEW PLAYABLE CHARACTER FOR SCARLET NEXUS

A new playable character has been revealed for SCARLET NEXUS this past weekend during a digital Tokyo Game Show presentation. Kasane Randall mixes her projectile weapons with psychic powers in her fight against The Others. Players can select either Kasane or Yuito at the start of the game to experience their perspective of events happening in SCARLET NEXUS. Finishing both storylines will provide the full SCARLET NEXUS story. 

Kasane is an orphan who lost her parents in a raid from the Others when she was a child and adopted by the powerful Randall family when she was 12 years old. She is now an elite super soldier with superb fighting skills. Kasane and Yuito are supported by various party members through their journeys including Gemma Garrison, Luka Travers, and Tsugumi Nazar.

In the far distant future, a psionic hormone has been discovered in the human brain, granting people extra-sensory powers, and changing the world as we know it. As humanity enters this new era, deranged mutants known as Others begin to descend from the sky with a hunger for human brains. Impervious to conventional weapons, those with acute extra-sensory abilities, known as psychics, are our only chance to fight the onslaught from above and preserve humanity. Since that fateful day psychics have been scouted for their talents and recruited to the Other Suppression Force, humanity’s last line of defense.

SCARLET NEXUS will be available for the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and PC via STEAM®.

The Jackbox Party Pack 7 Is Coming to PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch & Steam on October 15!

CHICAGO — Sept. 28, 2020 — Jackbox Games has announced that The Jackbox Party Pack 7, the latest fun-filled pack in the hit series, will come to PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and other major digital platforms on October 15.

The Jackbox Party Pack 7 features five incredible new party games:

• Quiplash 3, a head-to-head battle of wits as you write hilarious responses to quirky prompts while everyone else votes for their favorite! (3-8 players)
• The Devils and the Details, the collaborative chaos game where you’re a family of devils working together to survive in suburbia. Can you handle the daily torture of human life? (3-8 players)
• Champ’d Up, the drawing fighting game where you get to create absurd characters that battle each other over unusual titles. Can you take down the heavy favorite? (3-8 players)
• Talking Points, the make-it-up-as-you-go public-speaking game. Give a speech responding to picture slides you’ve never seen before, or be the Assistant and approve pictures as fast as you can. Just keep talking whether it makes sense or not! (3-8 players)
• Blather ‘Round, the pop culture guessing game. Describe your secret prompt with a very limited vocabulary and hope that someone can figure it out in time. (2-6 players)

Games in The Jackbox Party Pack series support phones, tablets, and computers as controllers. Just go to Jackbox.tv on your device and enter the room code to play. Up to 10,000 additional audience members can join specific games to affect their final outcome.

You can now preorder The Jackbox Party Pack 7 on Steam or in the official Jackbox Games shop for 10% off. For more information, visit www.jackboxgames.com, and follow @jackboxgames on Twitter and @playjackboxgames on Instagram.

About Jackbox Games

Jackbox Games is a developer and publisher of party games on major gaming platforms and home entertainment devices. The studio is best known for comedic party games like YOU DON’T KNOW JACK, Fibbage, Quiplash, Drawful and Trivia Murder Party. Jackbox Games “makes the world’s best party games,” according to Business Insider. YOU DON’T KNOW JACK has been called “the greatest quiz-show game ever made” by The Onion’s A.V. Club. All current-generation Jackbox Games titles feature the innovative use of mobile devices as controllers, allowing anyone with an internet-connected phone, tablet or laptop to join a game without the need for extra game controllers. Players connect to games on their devices by visiting Jackbox.tv and entering the custom game code displayed via the system hosting the game. This unique concept also allows for games that involve secret player input. Jackbox Party Packs have been called “the definitive party game of a generation” by GQ Magazine. The company is located in Chicago, Illinois.

Free Upgrade Path Available for Xbox Series X | S and PlayStation 5 Versions of Yakuza: Like a Dragon

IRVINE, Calif. – September 28, 2020 – SEGA today has announced that its one-of-a kind RPG Yakuza: Like a Dragon will be launching on Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Windows 10 and Steam on November 10, 2020, aligning the release dates for all current-generation releases with the Xbox Series X | S launch date. As previously revealed, the Xbox Series X | S versions will offer a Smart Delivery upgrade path for Xbox One owners of the game.

SEGA is happy to announce that Yakuza: Like a Dragon will be launching on PlayStation®5 in the West on March 2, 2021, following the game’s PlayStation®4 launch on November 10, 2020. Once players purchase the digital PS4™ version of Yakuza: Like a Dragon at PlayStation®Store they are able to download the PS5™ version at no extra cost when it launches on March 2, 2021. The PS5™ version of Yakuza: Like a Dragon will also be available standalone on March 2, 2021 for $59.99, with commensurate pricing in EMEA.

An experience like no other, Yakuza: Like a Dragon brings dynamic RPG gameplay to the streets of Yokohama, Japan, with an epic adventure that combines the intense brawls, crushing drama, and over the top hilarity that the Yakuza series is known for. The game also features voice acting from a dynamic cast of actors, including George Takei, Kaiji Tang, Andrew Morgado, Greg Chun and Elizabeth Maxwell.

About the Yakuza / Ryu Ga Gotoku Series:

With over 12 million units sold worldwide since its creation in 2005, the Yakuza / Ryu Ga Gotoku series was created with the core concept of “Entertainment geared towards mature audiences” in mind, this series portrays the life of relatable people living in Japan’s red-light districts. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio excels at bringing players into a true-to-life realization of modern Japan while exploring themes of love, humanity, and betrayal, creating an experience unlike any other in digital entertainment.  

About SEGA® of America, Inc.: SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home.  The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Interactive Entertainment. SEGA of America’s website is located at www.sega.com.