JUMP FORCE DELUXE EDITION, THE ULTIMATE MANGA CROSSOVER, ANNOUNCED FOR NINTENDO SWITCH

Worlds Collide as Heroes and Villains from the Jump Universe Take Their Battles at Home or On-The-Go with Nintendo Switch

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (April 16, 2020) – Leading video game publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. has announced JUMP FORCE Deluxe Edition for the Nintendo Switch console, set to release through the Americas. Take control of mighty heroes and evil villains from popular manga franchises spanning over 50 years of the influential Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, published by Shueisha. Battle with or against characters from DRAGON BALL Z, ONE PIECE, NARUTO, and many other franchises in a knockout brawl for Earth’s survival. 

JUMP FORCE Deluxe Edition comes to the Nintendo Switch with a roster of over 50 playable characters hailing from 16 different Weekly Shonen Jump franchises including all previously released DLC characters from the Season 1 Characters Pass. Players can create a team of three using their favorite characters or discover a new favorite series with the breadth of character options available. Players also have the ability to create their own unique avatar to use in both Story and Versus Modes.

Play against friends and foes through both offline and online battles. A new offline 3 vs. 3 mode is exclusive to the Nintendo Switch version of JUMP FORCE Deluxe Edition, allowing for six friends to each control a character and battle it out together. In this mode each player controls a character on their team of three and will enter the fight when their character is tagged into the battle. Strategic thinking and knowing when to tag players in and out of the battle will be key to success.

“The casual pick up and play nature and multiplayer focus of JUMP FORCE Deluxe Edition lends itself perfectly to Nintendo Switch,” said Stephen Akana, Senior Brand Manager for BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “The large roster of players, explosive battles, and new features means limitless fun for players.”

The JUMP FORCE Character Pass 2 has also been announced today for all versions of the game for $17.99. Character Pass 2 will come with five new playable characters, the first being Shoto Todoroki from MY HERO ACADEMIA, and the rest coming from the following manga franchises: YuYu Hakusho, HUNTER X HUNTER, Bleach, and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. More information regarding Character Pass 2 will be released at a later date.

Rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB, JUMP FORCE Deluxe Edition will be available for Nintendo Switch with a MSRP of $49.99. JUMP FORCE is now in the Americas for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system system, Xbox One, and PCs via STEAM®. For more information about JUMP FORCE and other titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., please visit; https://www.bandainamcoent.com, follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS, or join the conversation on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z®, and ONE PIECE®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

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Fans Can Purchase Live Video Chats, Recorded Videos, Signed Photos During Events, Accessible Via Dedicated Website, Social Platforms For Fans Across The Globe

LOS ANGELES, April 16, 2020 – Wizard Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB:WIZD) announces that the next two entries in the “Wizard World Virtual Experiences” are set for next week. The first, featuring Lethal Weapon and Point Break star Gary Busey, will be held on Tuesday, April 21 beginning at 3 p.m. ET / noon PT. The other, featuring “RWBY” superstars Lindsay Jones, Kara Eberle, Arryn Zech and Barbara Dunkelman, will be held on Thursday, April 23, beginning at 6 p.m. ET / 3 pm. PT.

During each session, the celebrities will participate in a FREE live moderated video Q&A, followed by one-on-one video chats, recorded videos and autographs. Sessions are accessible to virtual attendees on their computer and mobile devices via https://tixr.com/e/18693 (Busey) and https://tixr.com/e/18697 (“RWBY”).

As part of the events, fans across the globe can:

· Submit questions via chat during the free 45-minute panels (open to everyone, no entry fee to watch or submit). Panels available for viewing live or on demand via Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wizardworldvirtual; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wizardworld; and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wizardworld/
· Participate in a personal, exclusive two-minute live video chat with each celebrity(paid)
· Purchase a recorded video from each star specifying the message if desired
· Purchase an autograph on an 8”x10” photo, custom exclusive 11”x17” lithograph designed specifically for the event, or copy of Busey’s book Buseyisms: Gary Busey’s Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth

Pricing begins at $60 for the individual chat, video and autographs, and vary by item, available on the Website.

Past and Upcoming Wizard World Virtual Experiences
· Tuesday, March 31, “Supernatural,” Mark Sheppard, Emily Swallow, Ruth Connell, Sebastian Roché, Timothy Omundson
· Saturday, April 4, “Once Upon a Time,” Jared Gilmore, Andrew J. West, Sean Maguire, Lee Arenberg
· Saturday, April 11, “Buffy,” “Angel,” James Marsters, Amber Benson, Clare Kramer, Emma Caulfield, Elisabeth Röhm, Camden Toy
· Tuesday, April 14, Ed Asner (“Mary Tyler Moore Show,” Up)
· Saturday, April 18, “The Magicians,” Stella Maeve, Hale Appleman, Summer Bishil, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Trevor Einhorn, Harvey Guillén.
· Tuesday, April 21, Gary Busey (Lethal Weapon, Point Break)
· Thursday, April 23, “RWBY,” Lindsay Jones, Kara Eberle, Arryn Zech, Barbara Dunkelman

About Wizard Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD)
Wizard Entertainment, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A’s, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Additional initiatives may include an augmented touring schedule of Wizard World shows, fixed-site installations, curated e-commerce, and the production and distribution of content both in the U.S. and internationally. Fans can interact with Wizard Entertainment at www.wizardworld.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.
The 2020 Wizard World convention schedule is available at: http://www.wizardworld.com/comiccon.

Restore the Fairy Tail Guild to its Former Glory and Reap the Rewards!

Burlingame, Calif. – April 16, 2020 – KOEI TECMO America and developer GUST Studios revealed new guest characters featured in their upcoming magical JRPG, FAIRY TAIL. New guild hall features were also detailed to give fans a taste of the different gameplay highlights outside of battle they can expect when the game launches across North America on June 26, 2020 for the Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and on June 25, 2020 for Windows PC via Steam®.

During FAIRY TAIL’s gripping narrative, players will team-up with a range of guest characters from other guilds across Magnolia to take on common enemies. These fan-favorite characters are ready to team-up and support your party in battle, and include: the ‘Arc of Time User,’ Ultear Milkovich, from the Crime Sorcière guild; the ‘Ice-Make Wizard,’ Lyon Vastia, from the Lamia Scale guild; the ‘Burning Hair Wizard,’ Flare Corona, from the Raven Tail guild; and Minerva Orland, ‘Sabertooth Guild’s Finest Lady.’ And while guest characters are not playable, they will instead join your party and automatically perform a range of powerful magic abilities – including those featured in the anime and manga!

Throughout the FAIRY TAIL adventure, from Tenrou Island to the Grand Magic Games and beyond, the guild’s famed hall becomes a key meeting point for party members to prepare for upcoming quests. Inside the guild, items are available for sale and trade – including consumable items, Lacrima, and a variety of materials at the item shop. There’s even a selection of drinks at the bar that provide different status effects to party members. By saving up gold and purchasing upgrades for the guild, an increased inventory of items and drinks are available for purchase, and the appearance of the guild itself becomes increasingly more extravagant.

Within the guild hall, players are also able to talk to their comrades and challenge them to thrilling one-on-one duels, with the winner receiving rewards based upon the character they just defeated. Players are also able to find members of other guilds across Magnolia and challenge them to duels, leading to all-new exciting battles that have never appeared in the manga or anime!

FAIRY TAIL is currently in development for the Nintendo Switch™, the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC via Steam®, and is available now for pre-order through select retailers.

A Digital Deluxe version of FAIRY TAIL has also been recently revealed, boasting a special Grand Magic Games costume, a bonus Lacrima set, and a DDX Limited Ryza costume for Lucy!

Purchasing any version of the game, physically or digitally, within a limited time from launch will also unlock the Early Purchase Bonus special Miss FAIRY TAIL costume for Erza.

For all of the latest news on FAIRY TAIL, visit the official site at https://www.fairytailgame.com, like us on Facebook @KoeiTecmoUS, and follow us on Twitter @KoeiTecmoUS.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP.

KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Burlingame, California. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive®, Ninja Gaiden®, Tecmo Bowl®, and Fatal Frame® series.

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The community has raised $350K and counting so far in 24 hours, here’s how you can help

Bungie is excited to announce the Guardian’s Heart fundraising initiative. With all profits going directly to charity Direct Relief, this campaign will raise money to buy supplies for frontline healthcare workers around the world. Bungie’s community of content creators all over the world are also jumping in to help from all over the world. Players who donate $20 or more will earn a special Destiny 2 in-game Guardian’s Heart emblem.

The campaign will be run through the popular donation platform, Tiltify. Donors who donate $20 or more will receive an email within one week after completing their donation that will contain the emblem code and instructions on how to redeem the code on Bungie.net.

According to their own mission statement: “Direct relief is a humanitarian aid organization, active in all 50 states and more than 80 countries, with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies – without regard to politics, religion or ability to pay.”

For more information and in-depth detail as to how the campaign will work, please check out this post on Bungie.com.

Please note:

• Each donor will earn one emblem.
• Donations of more than $20 are welcome, but do not grant more emblems.

Additional donations made using the same email will not grant more emblems.

by Megan Spurr, Community Manager, Xbox Game Pass

I know it feels like we were just here, sharing the new games, new Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks – that’s not déjà vu (or that none of us understand the passage of time anymore). We’re back because we have even more games! There is a lot to get to, so let’s jump in.

Coming Soon

The Long Dark (ID@Xbox) – April 16

There are no zombies — only you, the cold, and all the threats Mother Nature can muster. A thoughtful, exploration-survival experience that challenges solo players to think for themselves as they explore an expansive frozen wilderness in the aftermath of a geomagnetic disaster.

Gato Roboto (ID@Xbox – Day One with Xbox Game Pass) – April 21

Make a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship! Inside of your cozy armored mech, set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles.

Deliver Us The Moon (ID@Xbox – Day One with Xbox Game Pass) – April 23

Will you save mankind or be forgotten in the dark abyss of Space? Deliver Us The Moon is a Sci-Fi thriller set in an apocalyptic near-future, where Earth’s natural resources are depleted. A lunar colony providing a vital supply of energy has gone silent and a lone astronaut is sent to the moon on a critical mission to save humanity from extinction.

HyperDot (ID@Xbox) – April 30

Quickly evade enemies and test your skills in over 100 hand-crafted trials during campaign mode, outlast your friends in multiplayer battles, or build complex challenges with the custom level editor in this minimalist action arcade masterpiece with one rule: dodge everything.

Levelhead (ID@Xbox – Day One with Xbox Game Pass) – April 30

Create incredible contraptions and machines, craft adventurous expeditions that require brain and brawn to complete, or just create a relaxing music experience. Build, play, share and compete using the platformer maker. With the deep, intuitive systems of the level editor, you can create the levels of your dreams and other players’ nightmares. Supports up to four players for couch co-op mayhem!

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

In case you missed it, we added some new Perks last week for you Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members! Get some time on the court (virtually) with get 5,000 MyTeam points and 30 skill boosts from NBA 2K20. You can also get an Xbox Starter Bundle with Credits and more from Warframe and jump into Phantasy Star Online 2 with a monthly bonus pack. To unlock all of these and more on console and PC, simply go to the Perks section inside the Xbox Game Pass tab to redeem them! Perks are also available for redemption through the Xbox Game Pass mobile app.

Game Updates

Coming April 22 to Sea of Thieves, it’s true that Ships of Fortune introduces an entirely new element to trading companies by allowing pirates to serve as emissaries and collect bonus loot and exclusive rewards (also introducing Reaper’s Bones as an all-new company), as well as an overhaul to The Arena… but what I care most about is the cats! The Pirate Emporium will now have three breeds of feline friend for your pirate: the scruffy Wildcat, fluffy Ragamuffin, and slinky Mau. Catch up on all the Ships of Fortune upgrades here on Xbox Wire.

Leaving April 30

It’s time to say goodbye to some games, so get the play time in now! If you want to keep the game going, you can use your membership discount to get any of these games for up to 20% off while they are still in our library:

• The Banner Saga 2
• Bomber Crew
• Braid
• Fallout 4
• Full Metal Furies
• Metal Slug 3
• Ruiner
• Silence: The Whispered World 2
• Smoke and Sacrifice
• Wolfenstein: The New Order

If your friends haven’t tried Xbox Game Pass Ultimate yet, now’s the best time – their first month is only $1, getting them access to all these games, and even the Perks! And while you’re planning your list of what games to play next, you might find helpful our many ways for you to keep up to date: Twitter, Instagram, Mobile app, sky writer (I may have made up one of those). Stay safe and game on friends. Be back here soon!

Devin Booker Crowned as the First-Ever NBA 2K Players Tournament Champion

#FirstRespondersFirst and the Arizona Food Bank Network Will Receive An Equal Share Of $100,000 in Booker’s Name

Last Saturday, Devin Booker defeated Deandre Ayton in the Finals of the inaugural NBA 2K Players Tournament which aired on ESPN and was distributed internationally through broadcast partners. For being crowned the inaugural NBA 2K Players Champion, the $100,000 grand prize will be donated and split between #FirstRespondersFirst and the Arizona Food Bank Network, Booker’s charities of choice, in support of ongoing coronavirus relief efforts.

#FirstRespondersFirst is a fund dedicated to providing essential supplies, equipment and resources for the protection of frontline healthcare workersand the Arizona Food Bank Network is a non-profit organization serving five regional food bank members across the state of Arizona and a network of nearly 1,200 food pantries and agencies.

This contribution will add to the $100,000 that Booker and the Phoenix Suns Charities each already pledged to support healthcare workers and those most in need due to coronavirus. The social giving campaign is an extension of Booker’s Starting Five initiative and adds to the bench of non-profits he has directly supported.  He has committed more than $2.5 million over the next five years through Phoenix Suns Charities and was just named as a global ambassador for the Special Olympics. Additional donations can be made through Booker’s Twitch Channel: Twitch.tv/DBook.

The NBA 2K Players Tournament was a single-elimination, 16 NBA player-only knock-out tournament using Xbox One that took place from April 3 – 11. En route to being crowned the inaugural NBA 2K Players Champion, Booker won matchups against Michael Porter, Jr., Rui Hachimura, Montrezl Harrell and Ayton.

The final featured Booker besting Ayton in a Best-of-Three matchup. He cruised in Game 1, playing as the Houston Rockets past Ayton as the Los Angeles Lakers in a 72-62 victory. Booker then doubled up in Game 2 to take the crown as the Denver Nuggets with a clutch 74-62 victory over Ayton, who was playing as the Milwaukee Bucks.

“With this year’s NBA season on hiatus, 2K was honored to have had the opportunity to host this exciting esports competition alongside the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association,” said Jason Argent, Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations for NBA 2K. “We’d like to thank everyone involved – players, partners, and ESPN — for coming together and delivering welcomed entertainment, but more importantly, helping raise relief funds for coronavirus recovery efforts.”

“I had a really great time participating in the NBA 2K Players Tournament,” said Booker. “Winning it was really great for my competitive spirit and I’m glad I could give our fans a little taste of basketball while supporting COVID-19 relief efforts. I hope that our fans stay safe and healthy during this time and I can’t wait to get back on the court soon.”

To watch video recaps of all the tournament action, fans can visit either the 2K and NBA social channels including Twitter (@NBA2K, @NBA), Twitch (@NBA2K, @NBA), YouTube (@NBA2K, @NBA) and Facebook (@NBA2K, @NBA).

For more information on NBA 2K20, please visit https://nba.2k.com/2k20/, become a fan on Facebook, follow on Twitter and Instagram, or subscribe on YouTube.

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BE THE ELEVENTH TEAM ON THE GRID IN F1® 2020

Celebrate the 70^th Anniversary of F1^® with New Circuits, Split-Screen, and Michael Schumacher Deluxe Edition

Codemasters^® has announced that F1^® 2020, the official videogame of the 2020 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP^™, will release worldwide on Friday 10th July 2020 for PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, Windows PC (DVD and via Steam), and, for the first time, Google Stadia. In the season where Lewis Hamilton can equal the World Championship record of seven wins, Codemasters celebrates the career of the current holder with a Michael Schumacher Deluxe Edition which comes with exclusive content and three days early access.

In a series of firsts for the F1^® franchise, F1^® 2020 offers ‘My Team’. This major new game mode allows players to create their F1^® team and take their place alongside the established 2020 line-up, with a new driver-manager experience offering a unique insight into the world of F1^®.

My Team and the well-established and critically acclaimed Career mode will allow players more flexibility with the choice of three season lengths. Players can choose from the original full 22 race season, and shorter 10 and 16 race season options, which now includes Hanoi Circuit and Circuit Zandvoort.

For social play with friends, two-player split-screen makes its welcome return, alongside a host of new options designed to help new players and adjust the F1^® challenge to match their expertise. These modes are in addition to the core F1^® and F2^™ racing experiences which remain as challenging as ever for those who love the intensity of simulation racing.

Fans who purchase the F1^® 2020 Deluxe Schumacher Edition will get to drive as the legendary German driver Michael Schumacher in four of his most iconic cars. Players will also receive exclusive content including themed car liveries and driver customisation items, including a unique podium celebration. The four cars included in the F1^® 2020 Deluxe Schumacher Edition are:

• 1991: Jordan 191 
• 1994: Benetton B194 
• 1995: Benetton B195 
• 2000: Ferrari F1-2000 

Additionally, to celebrate the Seventieth Anniversary of Formula 1^® itself, fans who pre-order or purchase the Schumacher Deluxe Edition or the ‘F1^® 2020: F1^® Seventy Edition’ will receive an exclusive set of in-game items. A Limited Edition F1^® 2020 Steelbook will also be available in local markets via selected retailers. 

“F1^® 2020 promises to be our biggest and most innovative title to date,” said Paul Jeal, F1^® Franchise Director at Codemasters. “Our core players will welcome even greater gameplay depth with the introduction of our brand-new My Team feature, alongside three customisable season lengths which allows them to pick their favourite tracks. In the year where Lewis Hamilton is going for his seventh World Championship, we celebrate the greatest F1^® driver of all time with our Michael Schumacher Deluxe Edition, which we know will prove popular with our community.”

“As huge fans of F1^®, we continue to innovate and develop game modes that bring players even closer to the real-world sport,” said Lee Mather, F1^® Game Director at Codemasters. “We’ve also added new modes to enable more casual players to get up to speed more easily, and we’ve brought back split-screen for social play with friends. The additions reduce both the difficulty and time barrier to entry while retaining the car handling that our simulation players love.”

For future news and details on all the new features follow Formula 1 game website and social channels on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.

ABOUT CODEMASTERS:

Codemasters (AIM:CDM) is an award-winning British video game developer and publisher with over 30 years of heritage. The company specialises in high-quality racing games including DiRT, GRID, and the BAFTA award-winning official F1® series of videogames.

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

For more information on Codemasters’ product portfolio, please visit www.codemasters.com. Join in the conversation with @codemasters on Twitter or Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/codemasters.

F1 2020 Game – an official product of the FIA Formula One World Championship. © 2020 The Codemasters Software Company Limited (“Codemasters”). All rights reserved. “Codemasters”®, “EGO”® and the Codemasters logo are registered trade marks owned by Codemasters. “RaceNet”™ is a trade mark of Codemasters.

The F1 FORMULA 1 logo, F1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company. © 2020 Cover images Formula One World Championship Limited, a Formula 1 company. Licensed by Formula One World Championship Limited. The F2 FIA FORMULA 2 CHAMPIONSHIP logo, FIA FORMULA 2 CHAMPIONSHIP, FIA FORMULA 2, FORMULA 2, F2 and related marks are trade marks of the Federation Internationale de L’Automobile and used exclusively under licence.  All rights reserved.

All other copyrights or trade marks are the property of their respective owners and are being used under license. Developed and published by Codemasters.

Offer Available for Headsets Purchased from Turtlebeach.com from March 15, 2020 Through December 31, 2020

San Diego, CA – April 15, 2020 – Leading gaming audio and accessory brand Turtle Beach (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced a new offer where gamers in the U.S. have the opportunity to get a free1 Samsung Galaxy A10e smartphone with the purchase of any Turtle Beach gaming headset. The offer is available with any headset, new or refurbished, purchased at www.turtlebeach.com from March 15, 2020 through December 31, 20202. After purchasing a new headset from Turtlebeach.com, customers will receive a link to redeem this free Samsung A10e smartphone offer, which requires paying for two months of wireless service at $50/mo. Free shipping is available from Turtlebeach.com for purchases of $39.95 or more, making the best-selling Recon 70 a great affordable headset-and-phone duo among a variety of options, including the award-winning Elite Atlas for gamers seeking a premium multiplatform headset. Whether gaming, taking online classes/courses, working from home, or simply chatting with friends to pass the time, getting a headset from Turtlebeach.com puts you into the fast lane for a free Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

“With games like Call of Duty, Fortnite, PUBG, Minecraft, and others bringing more mobile play elements to their AAA franchises, a high-quality headset and smartphone are becoming required gear for today’s gamers,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach. “Being dominant on the digital battlefield no longer means being anchored to the couch or your desk, so we’re happy to give our fans and customers the option to get a free Samsung smartphone along with a great headset.”

The Samsung Galaxy A10e delivers performance and reliability, with a long-lasting battery with over 20 hours of talk time, 32GB of built-in memory, a 5.83” edge-to-edge Infinity Display, and a standard 3.5mm audio jack perfect for connecting any compatible Turtle Beach headset. The A10e also features expandable memory up to 512GB with a MicroSD card, an 8MP main camera and 5MB selfie camera, Bluetooth connectivity, and the latest AndroidTM OS.

Turtle Beach is the leader in gaming audio because it creates the high-quality headsets players need to fully immerse themselves in their games, and to find success on the multiplayer battlefield. With headsets designed for Xbox One and PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, PC and mobile/tablet devices, Turtle Beach has the broadest lineup of gaming headsets for gamers from all walks of life, which complements Samsung’s smartphone expertise and customer loyalty.

For more information on the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Turtle Beach Corporation

Turtle Beach (www.turtlebeach.com) is a leading gaming audio and accessory brand, offering a wide selection of cutting-edge, award-winning gaming headsets. Whether you’re a professional esports athlete, hardcore gamer, casual player, or just starting out, Turtle Beach has the gaming headset to help you truly master your skills. Innovative and advanced technology, amazing high-quality gaming audio, crystal-clear communication, lightweight and comfortable designs, and ease-of-use are just a few features that make Turtle Beach a fan-favorite brand and market leader in console audio for 10 years running. In 2019 Turtle Beach acquired ROCCAT, a leading PC accessories brand that combines detail-loving German innovation with a genuine passion for designing the best PC gaming products. Under the ROCCAT brand, Turtle Beach provides award-winning keyboards and mice for PC gamers. Turtle Beach’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.

SMASH HOCKEY Delivers Competitive Robot Battles on iOS, Android

Australia, New Zealand Now Available

TOKYO – April 15, 2020 – SMASH HOCKEY, the strategic one-handed battler from publisher Phoenixx and developer I From Japan, will hit iOS and Android devices worldwide after a soft launch in Australia and New Zealand, where the title is available now.

Swipe to move side-to-side, attack the opponent at the other end of the arena, defend from a rival’s onslaught or drive a puck up one of two lanes towards the enemy goal to claim victory. Choose one of six colorful robots, each with different playstyles, and use invisible powers, massive cannons or stun shots to gain the upperhand and win matches. 

Dominate the field in head-to-head online battles after mastering skills in single-player mode against easy, normal and hard AI levels. Win points to rise through the ranks, then exchange battle coins for bingo cards to unlock new puck, hammer, shield and face and arena floor tile cosmetic customizations. In-app cosmetic purchases grant new opportunities to quickly outfit robots and arenas in style while leaving victory up to player skill and cunning.

“The customization options don’t affect SMASH HOCKEY’s gameplay at all. The player drives the action,” said Yoshiaki Nakamichi, lead designer, I from Japan. “The controls and gameplay are intuitive, but there’s real depth lying just beneath the surface. The true beauty of SMASH HOCKEY is since every action is just a quick swipe, players’ minds are free to focus on in-the-moment tactical decisions that make matches exciting.”

SMASH HOCKEY will be free-to-play with optional in-app purchases ahead of global launch in Q2 2020. The game will support English and Japanese.

For more information, please visit the SMASH HOCKEY official website and follow @Phoenixx_inc, @I_FromJapan and @nakamichiYoshi on Twitter.

About I From Japan

While a student at Kyoto University, Yoshiaki Nakamichi founded I From Japan in 2016 to create immersive psychodiving title “Last Standard” and transport players to new, different worlds. I From Japan’s development team is composed entirely of recent college graduates, making its successful continuation to producing SMASH HOCKEY a standout quality in Japan.

To learn more, visit the I From Japan website and follow @I_FromJapan and @nakamichiYoshi on Twitter.

About Phoenixx

Established in 2019 by industry veterans, Phoenixx aims to support innovative and creative developers from Japan and around the world. Its mission is to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one creator, one game and one community a time.

To learn more, visit the Phoenixx official website, Phoenixx Facebook page and follow @Phoenixx_inc on Twitter.

‘STARCROSSED’ SWITCH & XBOX ONE EDITIONS LAUNCH APRIL 29
Console Editions Arrive This Month for Magical Girl Action Arcade Game

April 15th, 2020 — Contigo Games and Whitethorn Digital are excited to announce local co-op game StarCrossed will release on Nintendo Switch and Xbox One platforms April 29th for $9.99!

StarCrossed released for PC, Mac, and Linux to an overwhelmingly positive reception, remains at 100% positive reviews on Steam, and received high praise from press while showing at PAX East with the Indie MEGABOOTH.

StarCrossed is an action arcade game with a magical girl aesthetic and a cooperative twist centered around themes of togetherness and unity. Featuring both a Story Mode and an endless Arcade mode, StarCrossed has been designed from the ground up for two player co-op action. Players choose a pair from an inclusive cast of five playable characters, each with their own unique ultimate ability and personality, and see their relationship develop over the course of a space journey filled with adventure and sparkles!

Each character pairing brings a unique perspective to Story Mode, allowing for ten different experiences of the story as they travel from planet to planet, working together to strengthen their bonds and defeat a looming evil that threatens the galaxy!

Features:

• Cast of 5 playable characters to choose from, each with their own unique ultimate ability!
• Designed from the ground up for two player local co-op! Split controller offers the option for solo play or an even cozier two player experience.
• Get competitive with Arcade Mode, featuring a global high score leaderboard!
• Replayable Story Mode: With ten different pair combinations to choose from, experience different versions of the Guardian’s quest to save the Nova Galaxy.
• Original soundtrack of magical and spacey tunes, composed by PearlPixel!

StarCrossed is currently available on PC, Mac, and Linux via Steam, itch.io, and the Humble Store. A PlayStation 4 release is also currently scheduled for a 2020 release.

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About Contigo Games
Contigo Games is a development studio dedicated to creating multiplayer games and experiences to bring people together.

About Whitethorn Digital
We’re an indie game publisher focusing on pleasant, cozy games that can be played in pieces, that require no special skills or knowledge, and that anyone can pick up and play. We’re believers in accessibility, inclusion, and widening the audience that gets to play. We like to consider ourselves the defenders of easy games. Join in on the discussion via our Discord.