Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is coming to PlayStation®4 and is celebrating with a Fan Art Contest

‘Get your artwork and name featured in the game credits’

Stuttgart, Germany – May 11th 2020 – ININ Games and Taito are pleased to announce that after the successful worldwide release of Bubble Bobble 4 Friends for Nintendo Switch, the game will be arriving on Sony PlayStation®4 at the end of 2020 as a physical release and as a digital download in the PlayStation Store in America, Europe and Australia. 

The PlayStation®4 version will be released as “Bubble Bobble 4 Friends“(tentative name) and will be greatly expanded with exciting new content (new stages and game modes), which will also be made available for the Nintendo Switch version, that is currently on sale. Already well-received around the world on Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4 gamers can experience the excitement of Bub and Bob later in the year. Also, the much-requested fan favourite villain Baron von Blubba will finally make its return.

To celebrate the upcoming release of the PlayStation®4 version, Taito and ININ Games are holding a fan art contest that is open to all Bubble Bobble fans! Gamers with artistic and creative skills, young and old, may enter the contest by following the entry guidelines and posting their artwork of the “Bubble Bobble” series on Twitter on the official Taito account @TaitoCorp in English (https://twitter.com/taitocorp)! The winners will be shown in the game credits with their fan art and a nickname. 

How to apply and enter, along with rules and prizes for the Bubble Bobble 4 Friends Fan Art Contest, have a look at  the official Bubble Bobble 4 Friends fan art contest rules: http://www.inin.games/bubble-bobble-fan-art-contest/  ‎

Submit your creative artwork of Bubble Bobble before the application deadline of May 31st 2020 (Japan time). There will be 10 winners chosen after the contest ends.  

Original rules of application (in Japanese): https://www.taito.co.jp/BB4F/illust_contest 

Bubble Bobble – Nothing but the BEST!

Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is a single-screen platform action game released as a completely new addition to the legendary Bubble Bobble series, in which you control the Bubble Blowing Dragons Bub and Bob to clear stages. The aim is to clear stages by shooting bubbles, trapping enemies, and breaking bubbles. Also, players can acquire special skills by collecting letter bubbles that form the word “extend”. You can play together in multiplayer with up to four players. Also included is the original arcade version of Bubble Bobble. A celebration for fans and fun for the whole family!

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About ININ Games

ININ Games focuses on the digital and physical publishing of high-quality, feel-good retro and arcade games. ININ Games brings retro games to life and creates the classics of the future. They are best known for “Bubble Bobble 4 Friends”, “Slaps and Beans” and “The Ninja Saviors – Return of the Warriors”. Numerous other milestones of classic gaming culture are in the planning and will be announced in the coming months. ININ Games is part of United Games Entertainment GmbH. For more information visit http://www.inin.games

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, 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 http://www.taito.com/  

Expand Your Horizons With The EVO17-S

Featuring a Large 240Hz Laptop Display, Greater Performance, and an Improved Battery Life

Miami, FL – May 11th, 2020, 9:00 A.M. EDT— ORIGIN PC announced the availability of the all-new EVO17-S gaming laptop and NT-17 workstation laptop, both powered by an NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER graphics card with Max-Q design and an Intel Core 10th Gen processor featuring up to 8 cores and 16 threads. Each laptop offers incredible performance, a 17.3-inch screen, and improved battery life in a sleek and portable chassis.

Using next-gen hardware, the EVO17-S and NT-17 offer the latest hardware offerings from Intel and NVIDIA. Experience real-time ray-tracing and improved performance in games with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER graphics card, up to an RTX 2080 SUPER. Reach a 5.1GHz clock speed using Intel Max Turbo with an Intel Core i7-10875H 8-core processor. The EVO17-S and NT-17 laptops are capable of supporting 64GB RAM to make it ready to run multiple programs at the same time.

Customers can choose from different narrow bezel display options for the EVO17-S and NT-17, such as a 17.3-inch 240Hz 1080p display for fast-paced multiplayer games, a 60Hz UHD display that can show 100% of Adobe RGB colors, and a 144Hz 1080p display for general use. Additional displays can be connected to the laptops via Thunderbolt 3, HDMI, and Mini DisplayPort. As customers expect with the EVO and NT line of ORIGIN PC laptops, the all-new EVO17-S and NT-17 laptops are 5.07 pounds and .78 inches thin.

The all-new EVO17-S and NT-17 laptops come with free lifetime support and are proudly supported by the US-based ORIGIN PC team, available 24/7. The laptops start at $1999 and are available at ORIGINPC.com.

“The EVO17-S makes a comeback with next-gen technology, an improved battery life, and amazing display options sure to make gamers and professionals happy,” said Kevin Wasielewski, ORIGIN PC CEO and co-founder. “Whether you plan on dominating your favorite multiplayer games or work on important projects, these new 17-inch laptops are ready to help you succeed.”

The All-New EVO17-S and NT-17 Laptops Feature:

• Intel 10th Gen Core i7-10875H 8 core processor
• 17.3″ 240Hz FHD (1920*1080) narrow bezel display, 17.3″ 60Hz UHD (3840*2160) narrow bezel display that can show 100% of Adobe RGB color, or 17.3″ 144Hz FHD (1920*1080) narrow bezel display
• Up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics card with Max-Q design
• Up to 2 x 2TB m.2 PCIe SSDs
• Up to 64GB (2 x 32GB) DDR4 2666MHz RAM
• Intel Dual Band Wireless-Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + BT
• Sound Blaster™ Atlas
• 3x USB 3.2 Gen1, 1x Thunderbolt 3, and a Micro SD Push-Push card reader
• 1x Mini DisplayPort 1.3, 1x HDMI Output
• 1x RJ-45 Ethernet port
• Full RGB per key backlit keyboard
• Custom HD UV printing and laser etching available
• Free Lifetime 24/7 Phone Support Based in the U.S.

To learn more about the all-new EVO17-S gaming laptop, please visit: https://www.originpc.com/gaming/laptops/new-evo17-s/

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About ORIGIN:

ORIGIN PC builds custom, high-performance desktops, workstations, and laptops for hardware enthusiasts, digital/graphics artists, professionals, government agencies, and gamers. ORIGIN PCs are hand built, tested, and serviced by knowledgeable gaming enthusiasts, industry veterans, and award-winning system integrators. Every ORIGIN PC comes with free lifetime 24/7 support based in the United States. The ORIGIN PC staff is comprised of award-winning enthusiasts, experienced in the gaming and PC markets who want to share their passion with others. ORIGIN PC is located in Miami, FL and ships worldwide. For more information, please visit www.ORIGINPC.com or call 1-877-ORIGIN-Ø. (674-4460)

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Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI – New Frontier Pass Set to Deliver Bimonthly New Content Beginning May 22, 2020

Season pass for renowned strategy game will offer players new civilizations, leaders, game modes and more

Sydney, Australia – May 12, 2020 – 2K has announced the Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI – New Frontier Pass, a new season pass that brings eight new civilizations, nine new leaders, six new game modes and more to the critically-acclaimed strategy game.* Content will be released in six downloadable (DLC) packs delivered on a bimonthly basis starting May 22, 2020 through March 2021.

“It’s been four years since we first announced Civilization VI, and the support from fans and players has been overwhelming,” said Ed Beach, franchise lead designer at Firaxis Games. “After two giant expansions in Rise and Fall and Gathering Storm, four years’ worth of balance updates and more, Civilization VIhas grown into the flagship title for the series.”

“We’re very excited to be adding even more content to Civilization VI, ensuring longtime players and franchise newcomers have something fresh to look forward to in the months to come,” added Anton Strenger, lead game designer at Firaxis Games. “By delivering new content on a regularly scheduled basis, we’ll have more opportunities than ever with the New Frontier Pass to connect with our community as we actively develop and deliver content.”

The Civilization VI – New Frontier Pass will be available for $59.95 in Australia and $63.95 in New Zealand, on Xbox One, PS4™, Nintendo Switch™, Windows PC, Mac and Linux, with mobile platforms arriving later this year. Each individual DLC pack will also be available for individual purchase; the first DLC offering, the Maya & Gran Colombia Pack, will add leaders from each respective civilization, a new Apocalypse game mode, new City-States, Resources and Natural Wonders, and will launch on May 21, 2020.

Anyone who purchases the Civilization VI – New Frontier Pass will receive exclusive bonuses – the Teddy Roosevelt and Catherine De Medici Persona Packs. Each Persona Pack contains a brand-new take on a favourite leader, with a new leader model and background, new gameplay bonuses and an updated agenda that reflects the changes to the leader’s personality. “Rough Rider Teddy” excels at keeping the peace on his home continent, while “Magnificence Catherine” can use Luxuries to overwhelm the world with Culture and Tourism. The Persona Packs will be available with the second DLC Pack in July.

As part of the overall content roadmap for Civilization VI, Firaxis will also provide free updates in between DLC packs that feature new maps, scenarios, balance updates and more, available for anyone who owns the game.

For more information on the Civilization VI – New Frontier Pass,visit www.civilization.com, become a fan on Facebook, subscribe on YouTube, follow Civilization on Twitter and Instagram and join the conversation using the hashtag #Civilization.

Firaxis Games is a 2K studio. 2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*Requires the Civilization VI base game. Some features of the Civilization VI – New Frontier Pass also require either the Gathering Storm or Rise and Fall expansion to work. Visit www.civilization.com for the latest details.

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products through our labels Rockstar Games, 2K, and Private Division, as well as Social Point, a leading developer of mobile games. Our products are designed for console systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.

About 2K

Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes global interactive entertainment for console and handheld gaming systems, personal computers and mobile devices, with product availability including physical retail and digital download. The Company is home to many talented development studios, including Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31^st Union and Cloud Chamber. 2K’s portfolio currently includes the renowned BioShock®, Borderlands™, Mafia and XCOM® franchises; NBA® 2K, the global phenomenon and highest rated** annual sports title for the current console generation; the critically acclaimed Sid Meier’s Civilization® series; the popular WWE® 2K and WWE® SuperCard franchises, as well as emerging properties NBA® 2K Playgrounds 2, Carnival Games and more. Additional information about 2K and its products may be found at 2k.com.

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