FIGHT FOR THE FUTURE ON NINTENDO SWITCH™—OVERWATCH^® LEGENDARY EDITION ARRIVES 16 OCTOBER AEDT/NZDT

Play the complete version of Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed team-based shooter at home or on the go, and take aim with new gyroscopic motion controls

Three-month Nintendo Switch Online membership included^*; pre-purchase includes the Noire Widowmaker skin at launch

SYDNEY, Australia.—5 September, 2019—The world could always use more heroes—and starting 16 October AEDT/NZDT, Nintendo Switch^™ players will be able to join more than 40 million players from around the globe in the fight for the future with the arrival of Overwatch^® Legendary Edition.

Overwatch Legendary Edition puts the definitive version of Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed team shooter in Nintendo Switch owners’ hands, complete with the latest content and gameplay updates. Players will select from a roster of 31 vibrant heroes as they face off in a variety of casual and competitive multiplayer modes andbattle over map objectives in 28 different locations around the Earth (and on the Moon).

In addition, Nintendo Switch gamers have the option to take control of their heroes in a whole new way,using the console’s built-in gyroscopic motion controls, which lets players tilt their console to line up the perfect shot as McCree, pilot D.Va through the air, or quickly turn to deflect incoming projectiles as Genji.

“Overwatch brings players together to co-operate and compete in a bright and optimistic vision of the future, and we’re looking forward to welcoming Nintendo Switch gamers into the fun,” said J. Allen Brack, president of Blizzard Entertainment. “The Legendary Edition includes more than three years’ worth of content updates and gameplay enhancements, and we’re excited to team up with Nintendo to provide players with new ways to enjoy the full Overwatch experience—including on the go.”

Overwatch Legendary Edition for Nintendo Switch will be available at RRP $69.95 AUD / $79.99 NZD in a boxed version (containing a code to download the game) and a digital version via the Nintendo eShop. Both versions come with 15 bonus skins for a range of heroes to kick-start players’ collections, as well as a three-month Nintendo Switch Online individual membership so players can jump into action and start battling alongside, and against, their fellow Nintendo Switch gamers immediately.

Players who pre-purchase Overwatch Legendary Edition by the game’s 16 October launch will also receive the Noire skin for elite Talon operative, Widowmaker^**, the game’s ruthlessly efficient assassin. In addition, Nintendo Switch players who log in to Overwatch by 31 December, 2019 will receive a bonus Golden Loot Box containing at least one guaranteed Legendary item.

Overwatch – Game Features

Overwatch Legendary Edition will launch on Nintendo Switch with all the heroes, maps, modes, and game updates currently available on other platforms, providing Nintendo Switch players with the complete Overwatch experience:

• Play as 31 Unique Heroes – Choose from a diverse and ever-expanding roster of heroes from around the globe. Zip behind enemy lines as time-jumping Tracer; heal your team from afar with elite sniper Ana’s Biotic Rifle; or manipulate gravity as brilliant astrophysicist Sigma, the latest hero to join thefight.

• Battle Across the World with Your Friends – Capture control points, push payloads, and complete objectives across 28 international locations—wherever you have internet access, thanks to the legendary portability of the Nintendo Switch system.

• Join Forces in 6v6 Game Modes – Jump into Quick Play to get matched up against players of similar skill, Play Vs. AI in multiple difficulty settings, or put your skills to the ultimate test in Competitive Play to earn seasonal ranks and rewards.

• Discover New Ways to Play – Explore the Arcade or Game Browser to find matches with unique rulesets. Unleash your creativity in the Workshop and use powerful scripting tools to build elaborate custom games that can be shared and played on any platform.

• …And More to Come – Overwatch Legendary Edition on Nintendo Switch will continue to be updated with new content, including the game’s limited-time seasonal modes, gameplay updates, and more.

To learn more about Overwatch Legendary Edition on Nintendo Switch, visit the official website at playoverwatch.com/nintendo-switch

*Included Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership will auto-renew at the end of three months. Nintendo Switch Online Family Membership is not eligible for 3-month membership offer. Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo Account required for online features. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online Retail edition includes download code only (at least 16GB storage space required).

**Noire Widowmaker skin available in all day-one units of Overwatch Legendary Edition for Nintendo Switch.

About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft^®, Hearthstone^®, Overwatch^®, the Warcraft^®, StarCraft^®, and Diablo^® franchises, and the multi-franchise Heroes of the Storm^®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment’s track record includes twenty-two #1 games^† and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company’s online gaming service, Battle.net^®, is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active players.

^†Sales and/or downloads, based on internal company records and reports from key distributors.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Blizzard Entertainment’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements about the launch date, features and functionality of Overwatch Legendary Edition and unreleased Overwatch content, are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Blizzard Entertainment’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Blizzard Entertainment and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Blizzard Entertainment nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Blizzard Entertainment or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

Torrance, Calif.—September 4, 2019—Aksys Games announced today that they will be publishing Deadly Premonition Origins on the Nintendo Switch at retail in North America this November!

Announced during today’s Nintendo Direct presentation alongside a long-awaited sequel, Deadly Premonition Origins lets long-time fans and newcomers alike play the original cult classic survival-horror game ‘Deadly Premonition’ — released on the Xbox 360 in 2010 — on the Nintendo Switch for the first time. Directed by video game industry legend SWERY65 (‘D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die’, ‘The Good Life’), Deadly Premonition has the player guide FBI Special Agent Francis York Morgan as he investigates the identity of the Raincoat Killer. Interact with a roster of eccentric, memorable characters, fight off peculiar paranormal forces, and stare into cups of coffee to solve the case in this legendarily off-the-wall title.

Regularly regarded as an example of ‘games as art’, Deadly Premonition holds the Guinness World Record for the most critically polarizing survival-horror game, cementing its status as a cult classic for the genre.

Aksys Games will be releasing a must-have Collector’s Edition at retail this November, with more information and details to come in the near future. Deadly Premonition Origins has been rated M for Mature by the ESRB. To stay up to date on all the news, follow Aksys Games on Twitter and Instagram at @AksysGames, and join our Let’s Play streams on Twitch at aksysgames and YouTube.

Deadly Premonition Origins is available now on the Nintendo Switch eShop, with a physical Collector’s Edition from Aksys Games launching this November in North America.

About Aksys Games

Founded in 2006 in Torrance, California, Aksys Games Localization, Inc. is a visionary video game publisher committed to publishing unique and high-quality interactive content for all current-generation platforms. Its lineup of games includes the critically acclaimed Zero Escape series (Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors, Virtue’s Last Reward, Zero Time Dilemma), Little Dragons Café, as well as the wildly successful BlazBlue, Under Night In-Birth,and Guilty Gear franchises. More information about Aksys Games and its unique products can be found on the company’s website, www.aksysgames.com.# # #

Sony Publishing Label UNTIES Brings Azure Reflections to Steam on 20 Sept.

Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 Receive Boss Rush Mode, New Bosses

TOKYO – 4 Sept. 2018 – Azure Reflections, the vibrant, side-scrolling bullet hell from Sony publishing label Sony Music Entertainment (Japan)’s publishing label UNTIES and developer Souvenir Circ., will defend Steam from evil on 20 Sept. An additional mode including two new bosses will come to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 simultaneously.

Boss Rush mode pits the defenders of the mystical realm of Gensokyo against its most powerful threats in rapid succession to compete for the best time. Conquer all the bosses from the campaign plus two new challenging fights against the main playable characters, Reimu and Marisa.

Fly through the vivid and unsettled world of Gensokyo, blasting away the evil minions pouring out of Scarlet Devil Manor. Take on the role of priestess Reimu, ice fairy Cirno or magician Marisa, each with her own set of special abilities, and dominate anime-style enemies and adorably deadly bosses. Performance against bosses branches the story down different narrative paths and harder difficulties unlock the best ending.

Upgrade skills and buy stat-boosting accessories including marvelous moustaches, cute cat tails, and stylish headphones. Equip a plethora of items to customize the girls for any playstyle and to place higher in online leaderboards.

“The developers behind Azure Reflections and Croixleur Sigma know their audience and have proven once again that they can create games with cute visual and stylistic appeal without sacrificing great gameplay,” said John Davis, G&R Representative, UNTIES. “Anyone looking to challenge themselves against deadly cascades of bullets will find everything they could ask for and more.

Azure Reflections is an fan-made entry in the Touhou Project, a series recognized by the Guinness World Records as the “most prolific fan-made shooter series.” In more than 20 years of Touhou Project popularity, it has spread to other media including commercial fan books, music, light novels, manga and several fan-made anime in addition to the main series.

Azure Reflections will be available on Steam for the regular price of $24.99 USD. It is currently available on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 at the same price.

For more information, please visit the UNTIES official website or follow @UNTIESWORLD on Twitter.

About UNTIES

Based out of Tokyo, Japan, Sony Music’s publishing label UNTIES is dedicated to expanding the reach of Japan’s best indie developers. Its name derives from the goal of untying games from specific platforms and sharing them worldwide. For more information, visit the UNTIES website or follow @UNTIESWORLD on Twitter.

About Touhou Project

Touhou Project, also known as Project Shrine Maiden, is a collection of games set in the world of Gensokyo and using a recurring cast of familiar characters. Predominantly consisting of vertical shooters, the Touhou Project includes games developed by the original creator, one-man studio Team Shanghai Alice, as well as fan works made by other developers.

About Souvenir Circ.

Souvenir Circ. is a Japanese indie studio best known in the west for their hack-and-slash action title Croixleur Sigma. Azure Reflections is their first Touhou Project game.

Return to the North in Tribes of Midgard’s 2nd Open Beta September 5 – 9

MONTREAL — September 5, 2019 — Tribes of Midgard, the cooperative survival game from Norsfell where up to 10 players fiercely fight Giants during Ragnarök, returns to the glory of Midgard with an all-new open beta September 5.

Take up arms and march forth, friend! What better way to forge everlasting bonds than charging into battle with Giants? Gather old companions or forge new bonds and survive in a world teeming with Norse wonders. Explore the mysteries of Midgard, defend your village and the Seed of Yggdrasil and battle towering Giants hellbent on dethroning the Gods to save all 9 worlds.

This second open beta introduces features focused specifically on the living nature of Tribes of Midgard. No matter how valiant the Viking, death is an inevitability. Thanks to newly persistent skill tree allowing for permanent abilities and class specialization, death is only a temporary setback. The addition of difficulty settings further improves the pick-up-and-play nature of the game. Rise from this death and continue the battle for Midgard. Valhalla awaits!

Tribes of Midgard’s second open beta will be playable on Steam and begins September 5 at 4:00 AM ET and runs until September 9, 11:59 PM ET.

“We keep an active role in our community and our fans have asked for more features, content and time in the next beta,” said Julian Maroda, CEO and Creative Director for Norsfell. “I’m happy to say that we heard them! Players can enjoy new weapons, armor, enemies and much more in this new open beta.”      

Tribes of Midgard comes to Steam and consoles 2020. For more information, please visit the official Tribes of Midgard Discord, and follow the game on Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, and Instagram.

About Norsfell

Norsfell was founded by a group of brave adventurers with a dream: to forge new genres and bring people together. They chose to call their new banner “Norsfell”, a combination of “Norse” and “Fell” (“Mountain” in old Norse) to show their desire to achieve great things, no matter how big.

For more information about Norsfell, please visit its official website and follow them on Twitter.

SEASON 1 OF 1047 GAMES’ SPLITGATE: ARENA WARFARE KICKS OFF TODAY

Experience new and revamped maps, skins, weapons, challenges, gameplay improvements and more in the fast-paced competitive multiplayer shooter, free to play now on Steam

SAN FRANCISCO – Sept. 4, 2019 – 1047 Games’ Splitgate: Arena Warfare, the fast-paced, sci-fi, competitive multiplayer first-person shooter that uses player-controlled portals to create a new dimension of arena combat, has officially launched its first season of action. A huge update available today introduces a ton of new content, features, improvements and more made with feedback from the Splitgate community.

Splitgate’s big Season 1 showstoppers include:

• The new Splitgate Season 1 Arena Pass, which adds a totally new progression system to unlock exclusive skins, characters, emotes, emblems and more. The Splitgate Season 1 Arena Pass is available for $8.99.
• A new close-quarters map called Abyss set in an ancient temple and featuring a futuristic new melee weapon similar to Halo 2’s energy sword.
• A new Race mode where players compete to collect disco balls as fast as possible using portals on each map for bragging rights on the leaderboard.
• New daily and weekly challenges that award experience points.
• A fresh in-depth tutorial to better teach new players Splitgate’s major mechanics.
• Significant performance, graphics and lighting improvements. Every level has also been revamped with a “living map” design, featuring new details that tell a different story each season (e.g., the underwater Atlantis map now sports leaking cracks in its glasswork).
• Improved anti-cheat system.
• Improved competitive play with redesigned ranking and matchmaking based on the Elo-style rating system found in games like Overwatch. Players will be assigned a specific skill rating after 10 placement rounds that will help put them in games against players of appropriate aptitude.
• The highly requested implementation of crosshair selection.
• Smarter AI that behaves more dynamically like humans, jumping around the map, sprinting to avoid gunfire, and manoeuvring more intelligently to find targets.
• A more user-friendly HUD and UI, including a redesigned main menu with an original track from Grammy Award-winning composer Christopher Tin in collaboration with DJ tyDi.
• NVIDIA Highlights integration, letting GeForce users automatically capture their best multi-kills and headshots in-game.

Made with stylish visuals in Unreal Engine 4, Splitgate evokes your favourite memories of gaming’s most-revered shooters, embracing the classic feel of close-quarters arena action with a multi-directional twist. Create portals around the map and cross huge distances in the blink of an eye to escape, flank and ambush your foes. A blast to pick up and play for both FPS newcomers and veterans alike, Splitgate’s near-limitless skill cap lets you pull off jaw-dropping, gif-worthy plays in a variety of ranked, unranked and custom games.

Splitgate: Arena Warfare is free to download now on Windows PC via Steam. For more information, visit www.1047Games.com, and follow the latest updates on Facebook, Twitter and Discord.

About 1047 Games

1047 Games was founded by Ian Proulx and Nicholas Bagamian in their dorm rooms at Stanford (the company was named after the address of their dorm). What started as two computer science majors putting portals into an FPS for a project demo, has now turned into a 30-person game development studio. Through their flagship game, Splitgate: Arena Warfare, 1047 Games aims to bring back the glory days of arena shooters. Head to 1047games.com and discord.gg/splitgate to learn more.

Witness Nightmare Hedgehogs and Intricate Puzzles in New Trine 4
Behind-the-Scenes Video

Walnut Creek, Calif. – Sept. 4, 2019 – Publisher Modus Games today released a new behind-the-scenes look at Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince, the return of one of gaming’s most beloved co-op adventure series. The third video in Modus’ Indie Access series examines the game’s frightful array of enemies and tricky puzzles ahead of launch on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC on October 8, 2019.

The new video shares an overview from Trine creators, Frozenbyte, on what makes Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince such a special experience, including the series’ debut of four-player co-op. With fully reworked combat, puzzles that dynamically change depending on if you’re playing single-player or multi-player, and a wealth of foes fueled by our heroes’ deepest fears, Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is bound to be an unforgettable adventure.

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is a return to the series’ 2.5D origins and will deliver the most expansive Trine quest to date. Adventurers can enjoy Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince separately or revisit the entire series via the Trine: Ultimate Collection, which includes Trine Enchanted Edition, Trine 2: Complete Story, Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power, and Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince. The retail edition of Trine: Ultimate Collection will also include a world map, digital Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince art book, and the full series’ soundtrack.

**Preorder Bonus**

Digital pre-purchases are now available for Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince and Trine: Ultimate Collection on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Steam, and GOG. Users who pre-purchase Trine: Ultimate Collection on PlayStation 4 will get instant access to Trine Enchanted Edition, Trine 2: Complete Story, and Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power. All digital pre-orders will also include launch day access to the bonus DLC level Toby’s Dream. More information on digital pre-purchases on Nintendo Switch coming soon.

To learn more about Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince, visit www.trine4.com, follow Modus Games on Twitter @modus_games and Discord (http://discord.gg/modus), like Modus Games on Facebook @modusgames, and wishlist Trine 4 on Steam.

Trine 4 is supported by the Creative Europe Programme – MEDIA of the European Union.

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About Modus Games 

Modus Games is one of the fastest-growing video game publishers in the world. The label prides itself on providing AAA publishing services to talented independent developers across the globe. Modus Studios Brazil is a full-service development studio supporting creators of inspired interactive entertainment. For more information, visit www.modusgames.com.

About Modus Indie Access
Modus Indie Access is a series of content from Modus Games dedicated to going behind the scenes with independent developers to provide an inside look at games and the people who make them.

About Frozenbyte 

Frozenbyte is an independent game developer with a focus on game quality. All Frozenbyte games are self-funded and based on self-owned IP, and the company maintains a creative, feel-good development culture. Frozenbyte’s original IP titles include the critically acclaimed Shadowgrounds and Trine series. For more information, visit http://frozenbyte.com.

The Long Journey Home, Daedalic’s Space Odyssey RPG, Launches Today on Nintendo Switch

HAMBURG, Germany — Sept. 4, 2019 — Daedalic Entertainment’s space exploration RPG The Long Journey Home releases today on Nintendo Switch. Nintendo players can finally join the award-winning game’s rag-tag crew on an adventure of danger and discovery, already available for PC, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One.

When humanity’s first FTL jump goes wrong, it strands your group of explorers on the other side of the galaxy from Earth. With your spacecraft barely holding together and resources dwindling, it’s up to you to choose your crew, explore the vastness of space, deal with alien races and find a way to return home.

In this procedurally generated experience, each playthrough is unique and only shows you a small part of The Long Journey Home universe. In any playthrough, you’ll meet at least four different alien races out of a large pool of possible races in various combinations, and it’s up to you to decide how to deal with them – peacefully or through other means.

Navigating your ship across an open galaxy won’t be an easy challenge, thanks to the constant danger of being sucked into black holes, attacked by alien warships and more. Each decision counts: landing on strange planets might give you something with which to survive, but it might also damage your ship and endanger your crewmates. You’ll need to carefully consider your options and make smart choices to have a hope of making it back home one day.

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About Daedalic Entertainment

Daedalic Entertainment publishes and develops high-quality games for all platforms. The company has a diverse line-up of high-quality titles, including classic adventures, RPGs, and strategy and multiplayer games. With more than 80 employees, Daedalic is currently developing a new line-up of innovative games across consoles, PC and mobile platforms.

Among the AAA titles in production at the studio are the team-RTS A Year of Rain (PC), as well as The Lord of the Rings – Gollum (multiplatform). A Year of Rain combines classical elements like base-building and a comprehensive story campaign with hero-focused and team-oriented gameplay. The Lord of the Rings – Gollum is an action-adventure that tells the story of Gollum from a perspective never witnessed before in any storytelling media, all the while staying faithful to the legendary books of J.R.R. Tolkien.

Based in Hamburg, Germany, Daedalic is one of Europe’s most acclaimed publishers and developers. With a total of 32 awards in the German Developers Award (including multiple accolades for “Studio of the Year”) and 12 German Computer Game Awards for genre-defining games such as Deponia, Edna & Harvey, Silence, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth, The Long Journey Home, and State of Mind, Daedalic is a record holder for the two most prestigious games awards in Germany.

FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND VIDEO GAMING ENTERTAINMENT VENUE COMING TO MELBOURNE

Melbourne, Australia: Fortress Esports Pty Ltd has today announced plans for the largest video gaming and esports entertainment venue in the Southern Hemisphere to be developed at Emporium Melbourne.

Fortress Melbourne, located in the heart of the CBD, will span 2,700+ square metres across two floors and is set to open its doors in early 2020. It will offer a new kind of entertainment experience with over 160 gaming PCs, console gaming suites, dedicated streamer pods, PG and tabletop game play area, function rooms, a full service restaurant, two bars, and a 200 seat purpose-built esports arena with production facilities, all under one roof.

“Melbourne has become the epicentre for video gaming and esports culture with major events like Melbourne Esports Open and PAX Australia, so we’re excited to be opening our first flagship venue in Melbourne and offer Australians a unique entertainment space that they can enjoy all year round,“ said Jon Satterley, CEO at Fortress Esports.

“We want to make Fortress Melbourne the ultimate ‘home away from home’ for everyone, from casual gamers, competitive gamers and esports fanatics, to families and after work crowds. Fortress Melbourne will offer the best video gaming experiences and entertainment, with the newest tech, fastest internet, comfortable decor, great food and drinks, and a rich calendar of events and tournaments, plus more,” added Satterley.

“Emporium Melbourne is thrilled to become the home of the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest video gaming and esports venue, which will offer a one-of-a-kind Australian gaming and entertainment experience,” said Carolyn Viney, Chief Development Officer at Vicinity Centres.

“We are always looking at new, unique experiences to offer our customers and with the global phenomenon of esports rapidly gaining fans in Australia, Emporium Melbourne’s city location makes it the obvious choice for an esports arena and gaming venue that will cater to all audiences. This exciting first for entertainment venues reflects Melbourne’s standing as the cultural and events capital of Australia and cements Emporium Melbourne as a market-leading retail, dining and entertainment destination in the CBD.”

For the development, Fortress Esports Pty Ltd has partnered exclusively with US-based Allied Esports, the world’s leading network of esports venues and production facilities and operators of the famed HyperX Esports Arena at the Luxor in Las Vegas, to deliver a world-class esports experience and venue. Allied Esports will be lending its expertise in global event programming, development and operation so Fortress will be a ready-to-go championship destination for tournaments.

Fortress Esports is also working with global architectural design firm Populous, the designers of ANZ Stadium and the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, to transform the current basement and lower ground space, which will have a separate entry from Caledonian Lane, in Emporium Melbourne.

The multi-level, multi-purpose entertainment space will feature:

●      Purpose-built, dedicated esports arena with retractable 200 seat grandstand on lower ground
●      50+ networked PCs within arena when seating is retracted
●      Esports “sports” bar to complement arena
●      Broadcast and production facilities
●      400+ sq/m themed basement “tavern” bar and restaurant
●      Dedicated 56 PC LAN lounge
●      4 streamer pods
●      200+ sq/m function room with 40 extra PC’s for private events, birthday parties
●      Dedicated area for RPG and tabletop gaming
●      Professional esports boot camp room & training facilities
●      5+ big screens across both floors of the venue, broadcasting live tournaments and international playoffs year round
●      Purpose built “casual console” gaming suites throughout the venue
●      Merchandise store with esports apparel and tech

According to Interactive Games and Entertainment Association’s Digital Australia 2020 Report, co-authored with Bond University^[1], 2 in 3 Australians play video games, with the top reasons for playing being to have fun, pass time, de-stress, take a break from daily life and keep the mind active.

Fortress Esports plans to build additional Fortress locations in Australia and New Zealand, with high quality fit-out and facilities, in the coming years.

For more information, visit www.fortressmelbourne.com or follow Fortress Australia on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

TOM CLANCY’S GHOST RECON^® BREAKPOINT DETAILS CLOSED BETA CONTENT AND UNVEILS YEAR 1 POST-LAUNCH PLAN

Pre-Load the Closed Beta, Take Part in the Man Down Charity Event and Catch Up on the Journey of Cole D. Walker, Portrayed by Critically-Acclaimed Actor Jon Bernthal, from Ghost to Leader of the Wolves in a New Trailer

Sydney, Australia — September 4, 2019 — Players can now pre-load Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon^® Breakpoint Beta to play from September 5-8 on all available platforms. Access to the Closed Beta is available to players who pre-order* the game, UPLAY+ subscribers**, players who participated in the game’s Online Technical Tests as well as randomly selected players who registered on the Beta sign-up page, ghostrecon.com/beta. Closed Beta players will also have the opportunity to take part in Man Down, a special in-game charity event to raise money for the global NGO Child’s Play.

During the Closed Beta players will have access to several provinces, missions to explore in up to four player co-op or solo. Missions available include two Operation Greenstone missions, taken from the main storyline; Auroa Missions, which include side missions to discover more about the island and its inhabitants and Faction Missions which include eight new missions per day. Drone Areas are also available to test player’s strength in battle, where they can face-off against Murmurs, small flying drones that can swarm players; Aamons, mid-size land drones and Behemoths, huge, heavily armored drones with intense firepower.

Find more information about the Closed Beta here.

During the Closed Beta, players can participate in Man Down, an in game charity event, donating to Child’s Play by teaming up in co-op and helping their teammates by reviving them when they are down. The more players participate, the more Ubisoft will donate, so team-up and protect your squad mates!

In addition to Closed Beta details, the Post-Launch plan for Year 1 is now available. Year 1 Post-Launch starts at launch with Operation Greenstone, followed by Episode 2 and 3, coming every 4 months. Each Episode will receive hours of new content and support including a New Adventure, New End-game Content (Raid and Updates), Faction Missions as well as PvP Updates and regular new content, detailed below:

• New Adventures: New story-driven content that expands the main story of the game will be available with each episode.
• New End-Game Content: Every Episode will bring new End-Game content. Episode 1 brings the Project Titan Raid. Players will explore an active volcano on a new island in the Auroa archipelago where they need to use all the skills learned on Auroa in intense four-play co-op challenges. The Raid is replayable and adaptable for all play styles.
• New Faction Missions: Factions in the game will evolve over time and every month, new narrative Story Faction Missions will be released, bringing context as well as character development. New Faction Missions will be available daily and will provide objectives to support the factions and their narrative arcs.
• New Classes: Three new classes will be introduced in Year 1, starting with the Engineer which brings an expertise in hacking.
• Live Events: These events will feature VIPs that will help Nomad tackle new, terrible threats.  A new Event will be available with each Year 1 Episode and lasts one month.  
• PvP Updates: In addition to the three new classes coming Year 1, which will be fully playable in PvP, new maps and updates will keep Ghost War players on their toes.  
• Regular New Content: New content such as new missions, activities and unlockables will be available with each new episode.

Also released today is a new trailer featuring critically-acclaimed actor Jon Bernthal who portrays Cole D. Walker, leader of the Wolves. The trailer follows Walker’s journey from becoming a Ghost and fighting alongside Nomad, to becoming leader of the Wolves, the organization that took over Auroa from tech-giant and drone producer Skell Technology, shutting it off from the world and weaponizing their drones.

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint will be available October 4 on PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X and Windows PC. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint will also launch on the new generation gaming platform, Stadia. Fans who purchase the Gold, Ultimate or Collector’s Editions will have access to the game up to three days early. More information about the game’s editions can be found here: store.ubi.com.

 For the latest news about Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, please visit ghost-recon.ubisoft.com.

For the latest news about other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

*Pre-order any edition of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint at participating retailers and platforms, strictly pursuant to the terms of the private beta phase to get access to it. Terms and conditions strictly apply and will be communicated on a later date determined by Ubisoft. Subject to availability and while supplies last. Content and system requirements pending; check all requirements/details/restrictions prior to purchase/redemption. Promotional offer. Void where prohibited or restricted.

**$19.95 AUD per month. Cancel anytime. More information at uplayplus.com.

About Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint

Developed by Ubisoft Paris***, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint is a military shooter putting players in the boots of the Ghosts, an Elite US Special Operations Unit. Set in a diverse and hostile open world, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint offers an entirely new adventure playable solo or in up to four-player co-op, as well as PvP at launch.

***In collaboration with Ubisoft Bucharest, Montpellier, Bordeaux, Odessa, Kiev, Belgrade and Milan studios.

About Ubisoft

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Chapter I—available free starting 18 September—offers a full dungeon crawl filled with hero-specific signature treasures, over-the-top boss fights, and a mrrgl of murlocs

Pre-purchase the limited-time Deluxe Adventure Bundle to unlock the complete experience and receive a random Legendary card from the Saviors of Uldum^™ expansion as well as a League of Explorers-themed card back

SYDNEY, Australia—4 September, 2019, The Year of the Dragon—Millions ofplayers around the world havetested their grit exploring all the new cards in Saviors of Uldum, the latest expansion for Blizzard Entertainment’s smash-hit free-to-play digital card game Hearthstone®. On 18 September, Hearthstone’s epic year-long story line continues when the opening chapter of Tombs of Terror, the deadly Saviors of Uldum Solo Adventure, is unearthed free for everyone. Starting today, brave adventurers can pre-purchase the Tombs of Terror Deluxe Adventure Bundle and reap bonus rewards for securing passage on the entire harrowing expedition. 

Tombs of Terror follows the events of the previous Solo Adventure, The Dalaran Heist. Players will step into the well-worn boots of the League of Explorers, Hearthstone’s heroic ensemble of adventuring archaeologists, and race through the cities and ruins of Uldum defeating unique foes to acquire all-new hero-specific signature treasures. These story-rich artifacts will “level up” our heroes before they face the four deadly Plague Lords—grueling multi-phase slugfests against persistent bosses who must be defeated across multiple runs.

Never fear, as no task is too daunting for the League of Explorers! Fully voice-acted and featuring a customisable loadout comprising unique Hero Powers and multiple deck options, Hearthstone’s first-ever dual-class heroes will present players with never-before-explored gameplay possibilities:

• Elise Starseeker, the Enlightened, ventures forth from her library armed with centuries of knowledge as well as the restorative magic of a Priest and the ferocity of a Druid.
• Dino-tamer Brann Bronzebeard unites the bravery and fortitude of a Warrior with the marksmanship and animal kinship of a Hunter.
• Sir Finley Mrrglton of the Sands, a sophisticated gentle-murloc, rallies a Paladin’s knightly valour with the tribal Shaman powers of his amphibious brethren.
• Reno Jackson, Relicologist, is a treasure-hunting Rogue with a heart of gold who has picked up enough mystic mumbo jumbo on his adventures to haphazardly sling Mage spells.

“We’ve always carried a torch for the classic dungeon crawl and with Tombs of Terror, we set out to create our deepest and most replayable Solo Adventure yet,” said J. Allen Brack, president of Blizzard Entertainment. “With so many new deckbuilding options to unlock for the dual-class heroes and all of the signature treasures to acquire, we hope players love exploring the Tombs of Terror again and again.”

Punch Your Ticket to the Tombs

Tombs of Terror’s first chapter, the Lost City of the Tol’vir, will be available completely free to everyone on 18 September AEST/NZST, and pits Reno Jackson against the Plague Lord of Murlocs. Chapters II, III, and IV each feature another playable dual-class League of Explorers hero and will be released, one at a time, in the weeks following launch. Defeating all four powerful Plague Lords will unlock a pulse-pounding final battle for the fate of the world. Individual chapters can be unlocked for 700 in-game gold (or $9.50 AUD / $10.99 NZD) each or all at once in a $19.95 AUD / $23.99 NZD launch bundle.

Players may also choose to pre-purchase the Tombs of Terror Deluxe Adventure Bundle (on sale today and available for a limited time^*) that includes the full experience, as well as a random Legendary card from Saviors of Uldum and a League of Explorers-themed card back, for $26.95 AUD / $31.99 NZD.

Great risks yield even greater rewards: players who brave the Tombs of Terror can earn 3 Saviors of Uldum card packs for completing each chapter and the final encounter—15 Saviors of Uldum card packs in total—an additional golden Classic pack for clearing all four chapters, and unique card backs for finishing the entire Adventure in the normal and Heroic modes.

Point your web browsers to where X marks the spot and visit www.saviorsofuldum.com to dig up more information about Tombs of Terror.

^* Tombs of Terror Deluxe Adventure Bundle is available for pre-purchase until 17 September AEST/NZST.

About Hearthstone

With more than 100 million players worldwide, Hearthstone is Blizzard Entertainment’s internationally acclaimed, free-to-play digital card game designed for novice and veteran card-slingers alike. Players can choose from nine powerful hero classes and customise their decks with minions, spells, and weapons based on the unique fantasy of the Warcraft® universe. Featuring a variety of game modes ranging from epic head-to-head duels to story-driven Solo Adventures, Hearthstone offers a vibrant and rewarding experience stacked with strategy, personality, and fun. Hearthstone is available globally for Windows and Mac PCs; Windows, iOS, and Android tablets; and iOS, and Android mobile phones.

About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft®, Hearthstone, Overwatch®, the Warcraft, StarCraft®, and Diablo® franchises, and the multi-franchise Heroes of the Storm®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment’s track record includes twenty-two #1 games^† and numerous Game of the Year awards. The company’s online gaming service, Blizzard Battle.net®, is one of the largest online-gaming services in the world, with millions of active players.

^†Sales and/or downloads, based on internal company records and reports from key distributors.