FAIRY TAIL’S RELEASE DATE MOVES TO THE 25^th JUNE 2020

GUST Studios Plan to Further Polish and Enhance Gameplay for the Ultimate FAIRY TAIL Experience

Sydney, 7th February 2020 – KOEI TECMO Europe and developer GUST Studios announced today that their upcoming magical JRPG, FAIRY TAIL, will now be released worldwide on the 25^th June 2020. The change of date, with the game originally scheduled for a 19^th March 2020 release, is due to the developer’s desire to further enhance the game for a more enriching FAIRY TAIL experience.

Producer Keisuke Kikuchi commented: “I am truly sorry for FAIRY TAIL’s delay, and the inconvenience caused to our fans, partners and stakeholders who are looking forward to this title. Please allow us to take further time to polish the game to ensure it is as high quality as possible, so we can offer you a truly immersive experience. We will be working hard to enhance the magic effects, event scene effects, improving the game balance and more! We will talk about the improvements in more detail in the coming months. This delay will allow us to ensure we provide you a much more satisfying game. Thank you for your understanding!”

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 costume for Erza – which will have its designed revealed closer to launch.

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

To stay up-to-date with the latest information on FAIRY TAIL, please visit the official site at https://www.fairytailgame.com/, Like us on www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames, and Follow us on Twitter @koeitecmoeurope.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com

Based on the manga “FAIRY TAIL” by Hiro Mashima originally serialized in the weekly SHONEN MAGAZINE published by KODANSHA Ltd. ©Hiro Mashima, KODANSHA/FAIRY TAIL Committee, TV TOKYO ©KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. The KT logo is a registered trademark of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

Rolling Hills Estates, California – February 5, 2020 — Arc System Works America, Inc. today announced DOUBLE DRAGON & Kunio-kun Retro Brawler Bundle, a huge collection of cool, legendary beat’em up games from the arcade and classic consoles for PlayStation®4, and Nintendo Switch™ releasing on February 20th, 2020.

DOUBLE DRAGON & Kunio-kun Retro Brawler Bundle, consists of 18 titles including 7 DOUBLE DRAGON and Kunio-kun vintage games from the 80’s and 90’s, and all 11 Kunio-kun classic titles from the Family Computer Disk System that have been localized into English for the first time ever. Game genres vary from side-scrolling action, beat-’em-up, sports, and action RPG. Online play mode is available for all titles, and a total of 55 in-game missions are waiting for you to obtain nicknames and avatars to show off to your friends! Can you complete all the games?

DOUBLE DRAGON series 
DOUBLE DRAGON (1987)
DOUBLE DRAGON II: The Revenge (1988)
DOUBLE DRAGON III: The Sacred Stones (1990)

Kunio-kun series 
Renegade (1986)
Super Dodge Ball (1988)
River City Ransom (1989)
Crash’n the Boys Street Challenge (1992)

Kunio-kun series (Published only in Japan, first time localized in NA)
Nekketsu Renegade Kunio-kun
Nekketsu High School Dodgeball Club
Downtown Nekketsu Story
Nekketsu High School Dodgeball Club – Soccer Story
Downtown Nekketsu March Super-Awesome Field Day!
Downtown Special Kunio-kun’s Historical Period Drama!
Go-Go! Nekketsu Hockey Club Slip-and-Slide Madness
Surprise! Nekketsu New Records! The Distant Gold Medal
Nekketsu Fighting Legend
Kunio-kun’s Nekketsu Soccer League
Nekketsu! Street Basketball All-Out Dunk Heroes

For more information visit the official game page: 

https://arcsystemworks.com/game/double-dragon-kunio-kun-retro-brawler-bundle/

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Nintendo Switch and Family Computer Disk System is a trademark of Nintendo.

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Torrance, Calif. – February 5, 2020 – XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc. is pleased to announce that Granblue Fantasy: Versus, the long-awaited 2D fighting gamedeveloped by Cygames and ARC SYSTEM WORKS,will be a main tournament title for the world’s largest fighting game tournament, Evolution Championship Series (aka EVO) 2020.

About EVO

Evolution Championship Series (also known as EVO) is the world’s biggest fighting game event. Fighting game fans and players from all over the world gather in the venue in Las Vegas, NV, and compete on a level playing field to become top players for a variety of hosted fighting game tournaments. Since its origins in 1996, EVO has become the must-attend event for all fighting game players. Granblue Fantasy: Versus, with its North American release date now confirmed for March 3, is now also confirmed to be one of EVO’s main titles for this year.

About Granblue Fantasy: Versus

In Granblue Fantasy: Versus, power, skill, and spirit collide in a quest to find the true champion of the sky. Players can take on AI opponents or fight against human opponents in local or online two-player matches.

Japan’s megahit RPG, Granblue Fantasy, has topped the charts, charming players across the globe with a plethora of lovable characters and story-driven mechanics. Now, ARC SYSTEM WORKS and Cygames are teaming up to bring the universe to home console in an action-packed head-to-head fighter. Featuring a colorful cast of their most popular “crewmembers,” each with a unique fighting style that is easy to learn but hard to master, Granblue Fantasy: Versus will appeal to fans of Granblue lore and fighting games alike.

Developed by Cygames and ARC SYSTEM WORKS and published in North America by XSEED Games, Granblue Fantasy: Versus will launch for the PS4™ system on March 3 in North America. The standard physical and digital versions are priced at an MSRP of $59.99, the physical Premium Edition has an MSRP of $79.99 and the digital “Character Pass Set” and “Digital Deluxe” special editions will be available on the PlayStation®Store for $79.99 and $99.99, respectively, at launch. This game has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB.

More information about the game can be found at the newly launched product website www.granbluefantasyvs.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Twitch and get in depth info from their developer blog on Tumblr.

About XSEED Games:

XSEED Games is the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., which is a publicly traded company listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Formed in 2004 and located in Torrance, California, XSEED Games publishes interactive entertainment content for PC and consoles from the Marvelous portfolio as well as from a wide variety of third-party partners. Whether it’s Marvelous properties such as STORY OF SEASONS (Bokujo Monogatari), SENRAN KAGURA, and Rune Factory, or third-party titles such as the Corpse Party, AKIBA’S TRIP, and The Legend of Heroes: Trails series, XSEED Games has grown its reputation among gamers with its critically acclaimed localizations and commitment to fans, remaining ever dedicated to its “indie spirit, player-first” approach.

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2K and Bethesda Softworks are joining forces to raise funds for those affected by the recent devastating Australian bush fires.

On Saturday, February 15, in an unprecedented initiative, both companies will play each other’s games – The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim® and Borderlands® 3 – on their respective Twitch channels.

All proceeds will go directly to the Australian Red Cross to help people who have lost their homes and communities, as well as begin the rebuilding process after the fires caused so much destruction and continue to threaten homes and wildlife across the country.

The streams will be live on the Bethesda Twitch channel and the Borderlands Twitch channel. The action will start with both companies playing Skyrim together; they will then move to Borderlands 3 midway through the stream. Viewers can show their support by donating during the live stream, as well as through the Tiltify campaign launching today at https://tiltify.com/+2k-bethesda/abfr/donate.

Content creator friends of 2K and Bethesda will also host streams over the coming weeks to join the cause, help raise much-needed funds and increase awareness as Saturday, February 15 draws near. Participants will be using the same link as above to ensure funds go direct to the Australian Red Cross. 

For more information, please visit any of the links below:

About 2K

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

About Bethesda Softworks

Bethesda Softworks, part of the ZeniMax Media Inc. family of companies, is a worldwide publisher of interactive entertainment software. Titles featured under the Bethesda label include such blockbuster franchises as The Elder Scrolls®, Fallout®, DOOM®, QUAKE®, Wolfenstein®, Dishonored®, The Evil Within™, Prey® and RAGE®. For more information on Bethesda Softworks’ products, visit www.bethsoft.com.

The latest release of the most beloved and realistic Supercross videogame is now globally available.

Sydney, Australia,  (February 5^th, 2020) – Milestone announces that Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3, the latest release of the most beloved and realistic Supercrossvideogame, is now available on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Windows PC®/STEAM, Google Stadia and Nintendo Switch™.

After the great success with the previous games, Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3 returns with a plethora of new features that will delight both hardcore and casual gamers:

• Official 2019 Monster Energy Supercross season, with 100 riders from both the 450SX and 250SX Classes, 15 official stadiums and tracks. For the very first time in the series, players will finally have the chance to become a teammate of their favourite Supercross rider, choosing between a sponsor team or an Official Supercross Team of the 2019 Championship.
• Thanks to new Dedicated Servers, players will now enjoy a smoother gameplay experience in Multiplayer, with a very low latency and lag-free races. Also, the Race Director Mode allows players to create amazing online tournaments, deciding from the players’ starting positions, to assigning penalties or choosing which cameras to focus on.
• A bigger and richer Compound where to race alone or in co-op mode with 3 other friends. The new compound is the replica of the legendary Factory Supercross Practice Tracks in California, with 9 amazing tracks, where most of the OEMs that compete in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship test their bikes.
• An enhanced Track Editor featuring new modules and new stadium items to customise tracks in a unique way. Thanks to brand new aesthetic customisation items, such as Touch Block, Finish Gates or Leader Pillars, players can now enhance realism and immersion of their custom tracks.
• Finally, Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3, for the first time since the game’s inception, Female riders are available with their own set of animations and physics. Just like we are seeing in stadiiums across the country in the Women’s Class at Supercross Futures, players can select a Female Custom Rider amongst different models to be the next Supercross Champion.

Milestone didn’t focus only on new features; developers worked hard to improve several technical aspects that will impact both graphics and the overall gameplay experience. Rider and secondary character models have been completely re-made from scratch with photo scanning that now feature a new set of animations. Tracks are now more alive, thanks to revised particles of fireworks, flames, dry and wet ground that are more detailed and realistic. On the gameplay side, physics have been completely revised to be adapted to the new riders’ animations and a new in-air bike control system has been implemented to improve bike handling during jumps.

Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3 is available now on all platforms: PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Windows PC®/STEAM, Google Stadia and Nintendo Switch™. After launch, the Season Pass will ensure players to access all DLCs included in the post launch roadmap, for more information please visit www.supercrossthegame.com.

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About Milestone

Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest established racing game developers in the world.  The 200-people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™ and MXGP – The Official Motocross Videogame as well as own IPs Ride and Gravel.

About Feld Entertainment, Inc.

Feld Entertainment^® is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Monster Jam^®, Monster Energy Supercross, Disney On Ice, Disney Live!, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Sesame Street Live!, Jurassic World Live Tour and DreamWorks Trolls The Experience. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.

UPLAY+ LAUNCHES REWARDS BETA PROGRAM 

Subscribers From Eligible Countries Can Now Earn Monthly Rewards in UPLAY+

Sydney, Australia — February 5, 2020 — Today, Ubisoft launched a beta version of the UPLAY+ rewards program, a loyalty initiative for its subscription service. Loyal subscribers will now be able to progress through different reward tiers – Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum – and will be able to redeem various in-game items like boosts, resources, skins and more to come! 

The beta phase of the UPLAY+ rewards program is now available for UPLAY+ subscribers in the following countries:

• Australia
• Denmark
• Finland
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Sweden

Eligible subscribers are automatically enrolled and can start benefiting now from the rewards that are currently offered within the program. The UPLAY+ rewards program is coming soon to additional territories where UPLAY+ is available.

For more information about the UPLAY+ rewards program, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

More details on UPLAY+ can be found on uplayplus.com*.

For the latest on UPLAY+ and all Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

*Terms and conditions apply, including platform, age and territorial restrictions. UPLAY+ requires a persistent Internet connection to download and play the games. This allows us to confirm an active subscription.

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, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. 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 2018-19 fiscal year Ubisoft generated Net Bookings of €2,029 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com.

© 2019 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries

Get a Look at the Game’s Strategic Depth in New Tactics-Packed Launch Trailer  

SEATTLE – February 4, 2020 – En Masse Entertainment, a player-focused publisher dedicated to delivering great games and service, today launched The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics, a strategy RPG based on the Netflix Original Series. The game is availableon the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, and PC/Mac via Steam, GOG.com, and the En Masse Launcher.

Developed by BonusXP and in collaboration with Netflix, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics faithfully reimagines the world of The Dark Crystal as a tactical strategy game; providing tactical depth for genre veterans, while still remaining easy to approach for those newer to turn-based-tactics titles.

Players lead a fledgling Gelfling resistance against their oppressive overlords, the Skeksis, in an expansive fantasy story set in the vibrant world of Thra. Only by assembling a team of heroes, mastering the battlefield, and uniting the clans will the Darkening brought on by the Skeksis finally be vanquished.

Game Features

• More than 50 unique multi-layered, turn-based tactical RPG battles.
• Visit a variety of vibrant and unpredictable locations, including Gelfling homesteads, arid deserts to lush forests, each as dangerous as they are wondrous.
• 14 playable characters, including familiar faces from the new Netflix Original Series.
• Recruit and customize brand new and returning allies – assign them jobs, modify their abilities, and outfit them with new equipment.

Unite the champions of Thra and put an end to the Darkening before it’s too late!

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics is available now via the following storefronts for a MSRP of $19.99, £16.99, and €17.99:

• Microsoft Store
• PlayStation Store
• Nintendo eShop
• Steam
• GOG.com
• En Masse Launcher

Published by En Masse Entertainment and developed by BonusXP, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics launched digitally in 10 languages for Nintendo Switch™, PS4™ system, Xbox One, and PC/Mac via Steam, GOG.com, and the En Masse Launcher on February 4, 2020 priced at $19.99, £16.99, and €17.99. The title has been rated “E for Everyone” by the ESRB.

About BonusXP

BonusXP, Inc. is an independent video game studio located in Allen, TX. Filled with long-time industry veterans, BonusXP’s roots extend back to classic titles like Age of Empires and Civilization. BonusXP assembles passionate teams and turns their creativity loose on new, innovative games such as Stranger Things 3: The Game, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics, and multiple unannounced, future titles.

About En Masse Entertainment

Based in Seattle, Washington, En Masse Entertainment embodies the evolution of modern game publishing. The company’s mission is to publish great games and provide great service. Beginning in 2012 with their inaugural MMORPG title, TERA, continuing with the anime-action fighter, Closers, and now with the turn-based strategy game, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics, En Masse Entertainment has built a track record of excellence and innovation. The team at En Masse includes experts in online technology, live service, branding, community, and player support, allowing them to thrive as a publisher in the digital era. For more information, visit enmasse.com.

ONE PIECE BON! BON! JOURNEY!! SETS SAIL FOR ADORABLE ADVENTURES THIS YEAR

Facebook Fan Page Now Open for First ONE PIECE Match-3 Puzzle Game

Leading anime video game publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. today announced that ONE PIECE BON! BON! JOURNEY!! will be officially launching this year for iOS devices via the App Store and Android devices via Google Play. ONE PIECE BON! BON! JOURNEY!! is the first-ever mobile puzzle game to be based off of the popular ONE PIECE anime series.

ONE PIECE BON! BON! JOURNEY!! offers players the unique opportunity to relive the globally beloved story of ONE PIECE like never before, as fan-favorite characters such as Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Robin, Law, and the rest of the Straw Hats Crew and friends are transformed into adorably petite bonbons! What’s more, even powerful enemies like Doflamingo, Buggy and Mihawk have traded their typical demeanors for charmingly cute new designs.

The fabled Grand Line has never been more accessible than in ONE PIECE BON! BON! JOURNEY!!,as the game’s match-3 puzzle combat mechanics allow even the most casual of players to navigate its treacherous seas with the confidence of a seasoned pirate. Players can also decorate their own islands with treasures found along the way, and utilize social media integration to share their experiences with friends by sending each other gifts, comparing scores and more.

To commemorate today’s announcement, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. has released a brand-new trailer for ONE PIECE BON! BON! JOURNEY!!

Additionally, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. has opened the official Facebook fan page for ONE PIECE BON! BON! JOURNEY!!

Players can pre-register for the game via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OPBBJ.EN or via email https://prereg-en.bn-ent.net/common/serial.php?app=op-bben

SAINTS ROW IV: RE-ELECTED BRINGING PRESIDENTIAL CHAOS TO NINTENDO SWITCH ON MARCH 27

A custom pin set will be available as a pre-order bonus for the physical version at select retailers

Larkspur, Calif. (Feb. 4, 2020) – Deep Silver today announced that Saints Row® IV: Re-Elected™ is coming to the Nintendo Switch™ on March 27, 2020. The Nintendo Switch version of the critically acclaimed Saints Row IV: Re-Elected comes with a massive 25 pieces of DLC, including the Enter the Dominatrix and The Saints Save Christmas story expansions. Digital and retail versions have an MSRP of $39.99.

Exclusive to GameStop, pre-orders of the physical boxed edition will also include an awesome Saints Row Presidential Pin Badge Set*. Saints fans who prefer their mayhem digital will be able to pre-order the game via the Nintendo eShop.

Key Features:

• The American Dream – Play as the President of the United States in a wild story that spans countries, time, and space.  It’s up to you to free the world, now for the first time on Nintendo Switch.
• Superhero-in-Chief – Leap over buildings. Kill people with your mind. Run through tanks. Those are just some of the powers on offer that you can leverage during your time in office.
• Alien Toys of Destruction – Wield an impressive array of alien vehicles and weapons; the Inflato-Ray, the Polarizer, the Disintegrator, and many more are all are yours to utilize.
• Custom Weapons, Custom Mayhem – You’ve customized your character. You’ve customized your clothes. Now you also have a powerful weapon customization system.
• Dynamic Duo – Seamless drop-in, drop-out co-op, a Saints Row standard, improved. The only thing better than one malicious super-powered President is two.
• Fully Re-Elected – Saints Row IV: Re-Elected contains an impressive 25-piece collection of DLC, including the Dubstep Gun (Remix) Pack, the Presidential Pack, the Commander-In-Chief Pack, and two celebrated episodic story expansions: Enter The Dominatrix and How The Saints Save Christmas.

About Saint’s Row IV: Re-Elected Switch:

You are the President of the United States of America, and you must save all of us on Earth. The Boss of the Saints has been elected to the Presidency of the United States, but the Saints are just getting started.

After a catastrophic alien invasion of Earth, led by the evil Overlord Zinyak, the Saints have been transported to a bizarro-Steelport simulation. With homies new and old at their side and an arsenal of superpowers and strange weapons, he Saints must fight to free humanity from alien granddaddy Zinyak’s mental grasp.

The Saints have gone from the crackhouse to the Penthouse to the White House – but now it’s up to you to free the world from Zinyak and his alien empire, saving the world in the wildest open world game ever, playable for the first time on Nintendo Switch.

For more information on Saints Row IV: Re-Elected on Nintendo Switch head over to www.saintsrow.com.

For more information about the Saints Row universe, please visit one of the following official sites:

Web:  http://www.saintsrow.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/saintsrow
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/saintsrow
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/saintsrow

*Limited quantity worldwide only available while stocks last. The Saints Row Presidential Pin Badge Set is for the physical retail version only. Digital and physical versions will retail for an MSRP of $39.99.

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© 2020 and published by Deep Silver, a division of Koch Media GmbH, Austria. Developed by Deep Silver Fishlabs. Developed by Deep Silver Volition, Inc. All rights reserved. © 2020 Nintendo.

About Deep Silver
Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds. Deep Silver works with its partners to achieve a maximum of success while maintaining the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires.Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island, and the grim post-apocalyptic future of the Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include Dead Island 2 and Saints Row V. Deep Silver also owns the development studios Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA, and Warhorse Studios based in Prague, Czech Republic. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com.