EXPERIENCE THE MUSIC OF KINGDOMS HEARTS AS NEVER BEFORE N KINGDOM HEARTS MELODY OF MEMORY, LAUNCHING THIS NOVEMBER

SYDNEY, 28^th August 2020 – Square Enix Ltd., and Disney today announced that the upcoming rhythm-action adventure, KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory, will arrive on 13^th November for the Nintendo Switch™ system, the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X.

Watch the KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory – Release Date Announcement Trailer

In KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory, a whole host of familiar Disney friends, foes and adventures await. Players will experience the magic of musical exploration by traversing through worlds packed with rhythm-action challenges as they collect and master over 140 songs from the KINGDOM HEARTS series along the way.

Whether alone, or with friends and family via local co-op and online multiplayer, players will need to defeat tough enemies and bosses to achieve the top ranks. Through three different play styles, gamers of all ages can choose their level of challenge depending on whether they want to enjoy the songs and adventure without complicated controls, or showcase their skills with complex combos to put on the ultimate performance.

KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory will launch boxed and digitally for the Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4, and digitally for the Xbox One family of devices on 13^th November 2020 across Australia and New Zealand.

For more information, visit: www.kingdomhearts.com/mm

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*Online multiplayer mode requires an internet connection and either: Nintendo Switch – free registration to a Nintendo account and a paid subscription to “Nintendo Switch Online” service; or PlayStation®4 system – free registration to PlayStation®Network and a paid subscription to PlayStation®Plus; or Xbox One – free registration to Xbox Store and a paid subscription to Xbox Live.

About the KINGDOM HEARTS Series

KINGDOM HEARTS is a series of role-playing games created through the collaboration of Disney and Square Enix. Since the first KINGDOM HEARTS was released in March 2002 for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the series has expanded with several additional entries. The series celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2017 and has shipped over 33 million units worldwide. Most-recently, KINGDOM HEARTS III, in 2019, allowed players to join forces with Donald Duck and Goofy for the adventure of a lifetime traveling across worlds based on beloved films like Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story, and Monsters, Inc., and Walt Disney Studios’ Pirates of the Caribbean, Big Hero 6, Tangled, Frozen and more. Since launch, the critically-acclaimed RPG has shipped more than five million units globally, both physically and digitally, making it the fastest selling game in the history of the series.

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 154 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 78 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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Ubisoft heroes, THE BRAND-NEW range of chibi figurines, ANNOUNCES ITS SERIES 2 AND A UNIQUE COLLABORATION WITH BACCARAT

The Series 1 of Ubisoft’s new range of chibi figurines is available now and the Series 2 is coming soon.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — August 28^th, 2020 — Today, Ubisoft announces that the Series 1 of Ubisoft Heroes is now available on Ubisoft Store and regular distribution channels. In addition, Ubisoft expands its brand-new set of chibi figurines, inspired by famous heroes from the Ubisoft worlds, by announcing an incoming Series 2.

The first series of Ubisoft Heroes is available now at an RRP price of AU$24.95 per figurine and the Series 2 can already be preordered at the same price and will be available from October 27^th.This new series will include 4 iconic characters:

• Eivor from Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is a devoted and confident Viking clan leader, who is not scared of dying to protect his people. Despite his deep love for his clan, he is a lone wolf. Indeed, driven by his dream to prove his courage, he prefers to take on all tasks and risks himself. The male version of Eivor represents a conqueror and valiant leader who is ready to win new battles for his clan. On the other side, the female version of Eivor is represented triumphant after the discovery of a stronghold treasure after an intense raid battle.
• Honest, compassionate and loving London almost to a fault, the King of Hearts mask is there to encourage the Dedsec recruits that wears it to resist oppression in all its forms – with a flourish! Modelled after the actual skull of King Richard III that was recovered several years back, this type of mask is usually held together by wiring. In true DedSec fashion, the Dedsec Coronet Limited Edition has been added colourful LED illuminated lines, and a pixelated graphic cementing the crown for the second version of this figurine, available as a Ubisoft Store exclusive.
• The Panda has been busting moves in the last 7 editions of Just Dance. He first appeared in the song ‘Timber’ by Pitbull ft. Ke$ha in Just Dance 2014. Since then he’s been breaking it down as a coach for songs like ‘I Gotta Feeling’ by The Black Eyed Peas and, most recently, ‘Con Calma’ by Daddy Yankee Ft. Snow. The most loved and iconic character of the Just Dance franchise now joins the Ubisoft Heroes Collection with this colourful figurine.

Ubisoft is also announcing a unique collaboration with Baccarat, the most prestigious crystal manufacturer in the world. To celebrate the launch of Ubisoft Heroes Series 1, Ubisoft and Baccarat have partnered to pay tribute to the iconic Assassin’s Creed character Ezio Auditore with a unique creation in blue crystal. This handmade piece crafted by Baccarat’s artisans symbolises the unique know-how of the 256 years old crystal brand. Recognised for the inimitable talent of its blowers, gilders, engravers and cutters, Baccarat has perfectly recreated the Ubisoft Heroes version of Ezio by portraying the ancestor of Desmond Miles with his Eagle’s Vision. All Assassin’s Creed fans will have the opportunity to win this exceptional, limited edition piece, simply by purchasing a box of Series 1 figurines.

Five Golden tickets have been placed inside the boxes of Series 1 figurines that will be on sale from August 28, 2020. Consumers who will find the Golden ticket in the box will win a Baccarat’s Ezio Eagle’s Vision figurine.

The Ubisoft Heroes Series 1 are now available for purchase, and Ubisoft Heroes Series 2 are available for pre-order here: https://ubi.li/8BVch

For more information on Ubicollectibles and the Ubisoft Heroes project, please visit : https://www.instagram.com/ubicollectibles/ and https://www.facebook.com/ubicollectibles

About Ubicollectibles

Ubicollectibles is a branch of Ubisoft that is composed of a team of genuine video game and geek culture fans who bring to life a wide range of premium, limited-edition collectible products. The Ubicollectibles items are meticulously crafted in close collaboration with the studios to appeal to the fans of Ubisoft’s popular brands. For further information, please visit facebook.com/ubicollectibles.

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.

© 2020 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries

WWE Commentators Jerry “The King” Lawler and Mauro Ranallo Set to Call the Action as WWE® 2K Battlegrounds Stages a Clash of the Eras

Mamma Mia … it’s good to be the King! Ranallo to make his WWE 2K video game debut alongside the Hall of Famer to highlight hard-hitting, over-the-top fantasy matchups in new gameplay-rich trailer

2K today released a new trailer for WWE® 2K Battlegrounds, the arcade-style WWE brawler currently scheduled for release on September 18 and available now for pre-order in both digital formats and at participating retailers.

In “Clash of the Eras,” WWE Hall of Fame commentator Jerry “The King” Lawler cheers on the WWE 2K Battlegrounds roster ofWWE Legends – such as Undertaker, Mankind, Beth Phoenix and the Bella Twins –  as they compete in fantasy matches against several of today’s most popular WWE Superstars, including Roman Reigns, Drew McIntyre, Bayley, Sasha Banks, Finn Bálor and more. While Lawler shows his allegiance, he is joined in the trailer by renowned sports broadcaster and WWE NXT’s Mauro Ranallo, who will make his WWE 2K in-game debut as a member of the WWE 2K Battlegrounds commentary team.

For more information on WWE 2K Battlegrounds and 2K, visit WWE.2K.com/Battlegrounds, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #WWE2KBattlegrounds or subscribe on YouTube.

WWE 2K Battlegrounds is developed by Saber Interactive for 2K. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

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New Mafia: Definitive Edition Narrative Trailer Debuts During Opening Night Live

See the comprehensive Mafia remake’s latest narrative trailer, “A Life of Reward Too Big to Ignore,” ahead of the game’s September 25 launch

Earlier today, 2K and Hangar 13 premiered a new narrative trailer for Mafia: Definitive Edition during the official Gamescom live show, Opening Night Live. The game’s second full-length narrative trailer, “A Life of Reward Too Big to Ignore,” sees protagonist Tommy Angelo learn an important lesson: that despite the cost, loyalty to the Family can bring him riches and power far beyond what his life as a cab driver affords him.

Mafia: Definitive Edition – a comprehensive, built-from-the-ground-up remake of the original Mafia – launches September 25. The remake features an updated script filled with rich new dialogue, expanded backstories, and additional cutscenes. Players will also find all-new gameplay sequences and features, best-in-class cinematics, a re-recorded orchestral score, and other enhancements. It’s the Mafia players remember, only much more.

Mafia: Definitive Edition is part of theMafia: Trilogy, which includes:

• Mafia: Definitive Edition – The built-from-the-ground-up remake of the beloved classic;
• Mafia II: Definitive Edition – The ultra HD remaster of the fan favourite;
• Mafia III: Definitive Edition – The re-introduction of the award-winning narrative masterpiece.

Players who purchase Mafia: Trilogy digitally will be able to access Mafia II: Definitive Edition and Mafia III: Definitive Edition immediately on PlayStation^® 4, Xbox One, and Steam. They’ll also be able to download Mafia: Definitive Edition as soon as it becomes available on September 25. Mafia: Definitive Edition, Mafia II: Definitive Edition, and Mafia III: Definition Edition are available for purchase individually as well.

For more information about Mafia: Definitive Edition’s features and content, as well as additional details regarding Mafia: Trilogy as a whole, please visit MafiaGame.com.

Hangar 13 is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

KONAMI AND AS ROMA ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP

eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE will be the only console football game to include AS Roma, featuring high-quality recreations of the club

Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. announced overnight the signing of a long-term, exclusive partnership with AS Roma, the top-flight Italian football club.The AS Roma team name, crest and official kits will be fully exclusive to the eFootball PES series, making eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE (PES 2021) the only console football video game to feature the Italian heavyweights when it launches in September.

The long-time home of AS Roma, Stadio Olimpico, will also be included in PES 2021, having been passionately recreated in-game by KONAMI’s talented artists and designers. Authenticity is central to the franchise and so the company strives to deliver an experience that will make “I Giallorossi” (“The Yellow and Reds”) proud.

Jonas Lygaard, Senior Director Brand & Business Development at Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. commented: “We have a long history of championing Italian football through the eFootball PES series and we’re proud and humbled that AS Roma is the latest to join that legacy. This year’s PES 2021 will be the only console video game with a truly authentic recreation of the club, but it’s also just the start of what will be a long and fruitful partnership.”

KONAMI and AS Roma intend to take full advantage of their new partnership, promoting Roman football to a global audience through a variety of initiatives, including future involvement in esports projects.

“We are delighted to welcome KONAMI, world-leading company in the design and development of video games and eSports, to our family”, says Giorgio Brambilla, Commercial Director at AS Roma. “Thanks to this agreement we will be able to implement the volume of interactive experiences and the involvement of the new innovations of the Giallorossi fans all over the world. We are already working hard with the new partner to set the activities for the coming months and to support the launch of PES 2021 with various activations. In the Club, we are sure that KONAMI will be the perfect strategic partner for the development of the activities that will involve the AS Roma eSports team, which is increasingly aimed at the public who loves football videogames”.

AS Roma, founded in 1927, has consistently performed at the highest standards of Italian football and is one of the most popular clubs in the region. The club has won Serie A three times, the Coppa Italia nine times and the Supercoppa Italiana twice.

PES 2021 delivers all the critically acclaimed features and gameplay from eFootball PES 2020 that was awarded “Best Sports Game” at E3 2019, plus more.

For all the latest news from the eFootball PES franchise and for further information, please follow:

• www.konami.com/wepes/2021/eu/en/all/
• www.twitter.com/officialpes
  www.facebook.com/PES
• www.instagram.com/officialpes
• www.youtube.com/officialpes

“e-Football” and “eFootball logo” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries or regions.

Official product manufactured and distributed by KONAMI under license granted by A.S. Roma S.p.A and Soccer s.a.s. di Brand Management S.r.l. All other copyrights or trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used under license.  ©Konami Digital Entertainment

About Konami Group

Konami Group was established in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, KONAMI HOLDINGS CORPORATION includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Sports Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. For more information, visit: www.konami.com/en.

About Konami Digital Entertainment

Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as PES, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game series. www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/

About Turn Left Distribution
TLD is a software and accessories distributor providing quality, innovative interactive software titles and accessories access Australia and New Zealand. The company’s main objective is to provide its clients and customers with category leading software and accessories brands that deliver a highly satisfying entertainment experience.

Los Santos Summer Special: San Andreas Prix Week
Triple Rewards in Rockstar Created Open Wheel Races and More

Speed is a vice like any other: it’s expensive, exclusive and some people die in pursuit of it; especially when we’re talking about the kind of eye-watering speed that turns a car into a screaming blur on a racetrack.

Slide behind the wheel in any of the Rockstar Created Open Wheel Races and earn Triple GTA$ and RP all week long, including on these nine new tracks unveiled as part of the Los Santos Summer Special.

Keeping Track

Forget racing 50-foot catamarans through the Vespucci canals. This season the Vinewood elite have jumped on the open wheel racing hype with a track in their own backyard. It’s an easy living. Just roll from your sun lounger into the cockpit and get ready for that first-place champagne.

Life’s a Beach

What’s more uncomfortable than being in an open wheel cockpit in a g-force inducing slipstream hurtling you hundreds of miles an hour on a twisting road that makes you uncontrollably seasick while dodging competitors as they crash around you? Doing all that with sand in your pants. Surf’s up.

It’s a Sign

The iconic Vinewood Sign means many things to many people. To some, it’s fame, fortune and making it big. To you, it’s reaching the finish line with your cranium intact. Get ready to drive so close you can kiss the V for luck.

Top of The Town

There are two ways to make it into the executive boardrooms of the Los Santos business district. Option one, nepotism. Option two, you get into an open wheeler and insert yourself right into the AGM, because nothing impresses the hiring committee like driving a race car through the 40th floor window.

Dam

Everyone knows the health and safety board are too strapped for cash to stress test The Land Act Dam. Maybe that’s why they gave a private company the rights to build a high-speed open wheel racetrack. Nothing will confirm its sturdiness like a dozen exquisitely fine-tuned ultra-performance machines smashing into the first corner.

Road to Ruin

The Los Santos freeway has an estimated 71 fatal accidents per 100 miles. We know what you’re thinking. Those are rookie numbers. Let’s see if we can’t pump them up.

Headwind

What’s the last thing an endangered bird sees as it cruises through a turbine at Ron Alternates Wind Farm? Once upon a time, the answer was “progress”. These days, it’s more likely to be an open wheel racecar detonating two meters to its left.

Morningwood Glory

How were the residents of one of Los Santos’s most affluent areas convinced to give their permission for a challenging open wheel race right through their neighborhood? Bribery of course. That and the fact no one mentioned it would take place 20 stories up and block all-natural light. Do the residents mind? Yes. Do the race organizers care? No.

Abridged

At last, the feat of engineering no one asked for: a road bridge over the Alamo Sea. And who is this great masterpiece for? Is it the much-needed infrastructure that will finally drive capital investment into the economically deprived area of Sandy Shores? Don’t be ridiculous. It’s a racetrack for dumbest 1% of the wealthiest 1% of BAWSAQ 100 CEOs. Welcome to progress.

Double Rewards for VIP / MC Work and Challenges

Perhaps you’re more of a head honcho type looking for an illicitly lucrative payday. Whether you’re the figurehead of a shadowy Organization or the leader of a notorious Motorcycle Club, both VIP and MC Work & Challenges are dishing out Double Rewards.

Whichever activity is played more often this week will help determine next week’s in-game bonuses – if players take on more VIP Work & Challenges, then Double Rewards will be applied to all Special Cargo Sell Missions the following week. If players indulge in more MC Work & Challenges, then all Biker Business Sell Missions will be awarded with 2X GTA$ & RP from September 3^rd through September 9^th.

Plus, complete either VIP or MC Work and come back next week to receive a complimentary Green Dot Tech Mask.

All players who jump into GTA Online over the next seven days will receive the Vapers Den tee, free of charge. Ends September 2^nd.

On the Podium This Week: The Progen PR4

Swing by the lobby of The Diamond Casino & Resort and give the Lucky Wheel a whirl. This week on the podium is the Progen PR4 wrapped in the Estancia Tobacco-sponsored livery. Consider this a friendly reminder: don’t forget to make a pit-stop and keep your tires fresh. It could save your life.

DISCOUNTS

There are a range of discounts on offer throughout Los Santos this week that benefit white-collar and blue-collar criminals alike, namely:

• MC Clubhouses – 40% off:
  • Downtown Vinewood
  • Grapeseed
  • Great Chaparral
  • Hawick
  • La Mesa
  • Paleto Bay (1 Paleto Boulevard and 68 Paleto Boulevard)
  • Pillbox Hill
  • Rancho
  • Sandy Shores
  • Vespucci Beach

• Biker Businesses – 40% off:
  • Document Forgery Offices
  • Counterfeit Cash Factories
  • Weed Farms
  • Meth Labs
  • Cocaine Lockups

• Executive Offices – 40% off
  • Maze Bank West
  • Arcadius Business Center
  • Lombank West
  • Maze Bank Tower

• Executive Office Customizations – 30% off
  • Interiors
  • Organization Name Change
  • Money Safe
  • Gun Locker
  • Accommodation
  • Personal Assistant

• Vehicles:
  • Ocelot R88 – 35% off
  • Declasse Drift Tampa – 40% off
  • Declasse Hotring Sabre – 40% off
  • Declasse Drift Yosemite – 40% off

PRIME GAMING

GTA Online players who connect their Social Club account to Prime Gaming will receive GTA$200K for playing any time this week (please allow up to 72 hours for all GTA$ bonuses to arrive in your Maze Bank account).

Additionally, Prime Gaming members will receive:

• The Vespucci Canals Nightclub Property
• 70% off the Mammoth Avenger
• 75% off the Avenger Weapon and Weaponized Vehicle Workshops

To ensure access to these and future benefits, make sure to visit Prime Gaming and sign up.

Head over to the Social Club Events page for a full rundown of all current special events, bonuses and discounts.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

Unknown 9: Awakening Peels Back the Veil of Reflector Entertainment’s First Storyworld, Featuring a Videogame, Podcast, Novel Series, a Digital Interactive Experience and Much More

Reflector Entertainment has unveiled the teaser trailer for the studio’s first video game, Unknown 9: Awakening. The game represents the tentpole of a much larger content ecosystem that is being built around the ambitious Unknown 9 Storyworld. The studio is inviting everyone to delve into the world of Unknown 9, with a first look at the new teaser trailer for the video game that is set to release in 2021.

Driven by a seasoned and diverse development team, the Reflector studio has created a brand-new Storyworld that they’re officially revealing today. The team brings Unknown 9: Awakening, a 3^rd person narrative-driven action-adventure game, with a first look at its protagonist, Haroona, and a glimpse into her Fold abilities.

Raised on the streets of Kolkata, India and haunted by visions of her own death, Haroona struggles to understand her mysterious innate abilities to manipulate the unseen. A mentor soon helps Haroona hone her gifts, teaches her to access the mysterious hidden dimension known as The Fold and propels her on a journey to unlock the mysteries of this new realm.

“Unknown 9: Awakening is Reflector’s first game. It’s a passion project being undertaken by a small team of industry veterans that want to do things differently,” says Alexandre Amancio, CEO at Reflector Entertainment. “Our game features a complex heroine that must come to terms with who she is. The game is set in the Unknown 9 universe, a modern Storyworld that centers on humanity being on the edge of either transcendence or self-destruction.”

The broader Unknown 9 universe features interconnected media and content offerings with intersecting characters and storylines that form a rich and immersive Storyworld – including a mystery-thriller novel by bestselling author Layton Green entitled Unknown 9: Genesis, an original podcast called Unknown 9: Out of Sight, and a comic book, Unknown 9: Torment. These various offerings are all standalone products, but when experienced as a whole, they form a broader narrative and lead to a greater appreciation of the mysterious Unknown 9 universe. 

In anticipation of the game’s release in 2021, fans can delve into the Unknown 9 Storyworld by visiting unknown9.com where they can participate in Unknown 9: Chapters, an interactive, community-driven experience, created by Montreal studio Alice & Smith, that lets fans decipher mysteries of the Unknown 9universe. They will also gain access to parts of the novel, podcast, & comic book for free for a limited time.

About Reflector Entertainment

Headquartered in Montreal, Reflector is a new breed of studio working with top talent to create high-quality content for a global audience. Our true transmedia approach centres around the creation of Storyworlds, expansive universes that allow us to tell richer, deeper stories that connect with fans everywhere.

https://www.reflectorentertainment.com

About Unknown 9

Unknown 9 is about finding the extraordinary in the mundane, seeking out that which has been forgotten, and believing in the Unknown. Through Reflector’s comic books, novels, scripted podcast series, video game, interactive experience, and more, audiences can discover a Storyworld of interconnected plots and characters. It’s a universe steeped in mystery and the paranormal that connects real-world history, mythology, and conspiracy theories with its own rich lore.

https://www.unknown9.com

About Alice & Smith

Alice & Smith is a full-stack storytelling studio specializing in alternate reality games (ARG), interactive content and transmedia franchises. Their recent work includes the Tender ARG for Paradox Interactive’s Bloodlines 2 and Waking Titan, a No Man’s Sky ARG for Hello Games. The company started creating ARGs in 2007 and developed the first permanent alternate reality game on Steam with The Black Watchmen. The independent studio won multiple awards, including Startup of the Year, Best Indie Game at MomoCon 2019, Bronze at the 2018 Cannes Lions festival, and the gold medal at the 2018 Canadian Marketing Awards.

Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey Now Available on Steam

Neogene Africa is now ready to be explored on Steam!

Private Division and Panache Digital Games today launched Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey on Steam following its successful 2019 launch on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and the Epic Game Store. This unique third-person open world survival game is the debut title from independent studio Panache Digital Games, co-founded in 2014 by Patrice Désilets. Since its original release, the game has received multiple accolades and award nominations including “Best Foreign Independent Game” from Pégases, the “Pixel d’Or for Originality and Innovation” from JeuxVideo.com as well as “Innovation in Games” from Ludicious Awards. In June 2020 Ancestors was awarded with a “NUMIX Award” in the “Large Scale Game Category” by the Quebec Digital Industry.

In Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey players embark on the most incredible odyssey known to humankind, the human evolution, and relive the early stages of life millions of years ago, battling a harsh and brutal world to ensure the future of their lineage. The game mechanics focus on three main principles: explore, expand, and evolve. With danger around every corner, players must carefully explore their environment set in Neogene Africa, slowly expanding their territory, and choosing how to evolve their clan from one generation to the next.

Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is now available on Steam a special Steam launch price of $29.98 AUD for a limited time only . The Steam launch will be accompanied by the release of the official game soundtrack which has a unique sound inspired by African music.

The Steam release benefits from several patches and updates since its original launch, including:

• improved tutorials and additional objectives to help guide your voyage,
• controller vibration support,
• new visual feedback on timing-based gameplay like combat and miscellaneous actions,
• new RPG nodes to automate some clan life tasks, especially mating and bonding,
• additional character animations,
• bug fixes and more!

For more information about Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey subscribe the official YouTube channel, follow on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook, join the Discord channel or visit www.AncestorsGame.com.

Koch Media to open Asian offices

Sydney, August 28th 2020 – Koch Media has announced that the group is entering the Asian markets by opening two fully owned publishing offices based in Hong Kong and in Tokyo –  later this year.

Both new Koch Media offices will offer the full range of local publishing services to the group’s international partners including, sales, marketing, public relations and more. Additionally, both teams will be acting as primary contact for local publishers and developers and help expand the group´s overall presence in Japan, China and Southeast Asia.

The announcement also comes as a new cooperation agreement between Koch Media and IGGYMOB is announced for their upcoming title Gungrave G.O.R.E. The partnership will see Koch Media overseeing the global publishing activities for one of South Koreas leading console developers.

Andreas Tobler, Director Business Development at Koch Media who is also in charge of Koch Media´s Asian expansion said he was delighted at the new partnership.

“We are honoured that we are able to welcome IGGYMOB as a new partner. The high quality we are seeing from the team and the spirit behind their work, make them a perfect partner for us,” he said.

“We are looking forward to supporting their great work with our publishing teams around the globe. Everyone at Koch Media is eager to communicate more about the amazing work that IGGYMOB are doing in the near future and we are sure that this will prove to be an exciting and highly successful partnership, ” he added.

Based in Seoul, South Korea, Iggymob is comprised of seasoned veterans of the video games industry and young, fresh talent. The multinational team is developing console titlesacross various platforms.

IGGYMOB’s CEO Kim, Ahn-Cheol and SVP Kay Kim said: “Our Partnership with Koch Media will have a powerful impact for us to be recognized globally”. And added “We truly believe that having a partnership and publishing contract with Koch Media is the best decision that we have made for the company. We want to congratulate Koch Media for expanding into the Asian markets and please look forward to the title that IGGYMOB will develop.”

Koch Media’s new presence in Asia is significant. The Japanese subsidiary, based in Tokyo, will be fully operational within the next six weeks, overseeing the group’s activities on the Japanese market. The office, which will be based in Hong Kong, will cover South Korea, SE Asia and China and operations will get underway in Q4 2020.

Koch Media’s CEO – Dr. Klemens Kundratitz – will be acting as Managing Director for both offices along with CFO Dr. Reinhard Gratl and Business Development Director Andreas Tobler. Local Territory Managers Jeremy Zitna and Robert Pontow will build up the local teams.

“Extending the company’s activities in PC/console gaming across global markets and further establishing the Koch Media brand internationally is an essential part of our strategy, “ said Dr. Kundratitz

“Last year we opened new publishing offices in Australia and Poland and our US office Deep Silver, Inc. has been rebranded to Koch Media, Inc. Expanding to the Asian markets is the next logical step for us“, he added.

About Koch Media

Koch Media is a global developer, publisher and distributor of computer and videogames, gaming hardware and merchandise.

The company’s publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe, America and Australia. Koch Media has more than 25 years of experience in the digital media business and has risen to become a leading games publishing partner. Koch Media runs a multi-label strategy with fully owned content providers, including the labels Deep Silver, Milestone and Ravenscourt which publish games for consoles and PC across all physical and digital channels.

Koch Media has formed long-term multi-national publishing collaborations with numerous game publishers including Bethesda, Capcom, Codemasters, Konami, Koei Tecmo, NC Soft, Sega, Square Enix, Warner and many others. With its parent company in Höfen, Austria and the Publishing HQ in Munich, Germany, Koch Media owns local publishing companies in Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Australia, the United States as well as two Asian offices in Tokyo, Japan and Hong Kong.

The Koch Media group owns six game development studios: Deep Silver Volition (Champaign, IL / USA), Deep Silver Dambuster Studios (Nottingham / UK), Deep Silver Fishlabs (Hamburg / Germany), Warhorse Studios (Prague / Czech Republic), Milestone (Milan / Italy) and Voxler (Paris / France). Additionally Koch Media collaborates with numerous independent development studios around the world.   

Koch Media also owns Gaya Entertainment, a leading games merchandise company in Langenfeld, Germany and the Quality Assurance Facility in Olomuc, Czech Republic. Furthermore, with Koch Films the Koch Media Group runs an established film business. Koch Films is a European independent film distributor with business primarily in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy as a cinema, TV, online and Home Entertainment distributor. 

Koch Media is an Embracer Group company. 

THE WORLD IS YOUR PLAYGROUND IN ALL-NEW DIRT 5™ CUSTOM ARENA GAME MODE

Create, Share and Discover New Off-Road Arenas and Take on the World

Codemasters® today gives players the tools to Create, Share and Discover with the inclusion of Playgrounds, the latest new feature in DIRT 5™, coming to PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, and Windows PC (via Steam) on Friday 16^th October. Xbox Series X and PlayStation^®5 will follow later this year with Google Stadia coming early 2021. The Playgrounds trailer can be viewed here.

Playgrounds allows players to design, create, edit and race on custom arenas and instantly share with the world. Using a vast suite of objects from bumps, kickers and ramps, to loops, tunnels and rings of fire, players can get creative with endless possibilities. Start with a blank canvas inside the iconic Cape Town Stadium in South Africa or take to the open space of the Arizona desert. From there, players can choose from three exciting game modes:

• Gate Crasher – A high-speed checkpoint dash through strategically placed gates. While it sounds simple, after adding loops and other obstacles, the challenge increases ten-fold.

• Gymkhana – Create a high-skill, fast-thrills arena peppered with drifts, donuts, and trick objects placed with precision for the perfect challenge. Players are rewarded for speed and style.

• Smash Attack – The ultimate four-wheeled hide and seek. Strategically position smashable objects and define a target score. Players must find and collect all objects in the fastest time possible.

Once happy with the design, choose a vehicle, complete the event, create a thumbnail using the in-game Photo mode, and upload.  Players from around the world can download the Playground and post their best scores to the leaderboard. The only limit to a player’s creativity is their imagination.

For those who want to get straight to the action, the Discover menu is the place to go. The Featured category hosts ever-changing arenas that the studio recommends and curates. The Top option gives players instant access to the highest-rated challenges from the community. For players who can’t decide, Lucky Dip serves a menu from all three game modes.

“Playgrounds is something we’ve wanted to share for some time. It’s unique for the DIRT franchise and, with endless possibilities, we can’t wait for our players to get creative,” said Robert Karp, DIRT 5 Development Director at Codemasters. “We still have more to come so keep your eyes peeled for more exciting DIRT5 news and check out the tease at the end of the Playgrounds trailer.”

Players who purchase DIRT 5 Amplified Edition will receive exclusive content and three days early access. The game supports both Xbox Smart Delivery and PlayStation’s free upgrade when players switch to an Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5.

Keep up with all the DIRT 5 news and follow updates from the studio on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.

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In November 2019 Codemasters acquired Slightly Mad Studios, creators and developers of award-winning IP including the Project CARS franchise.

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