PUBG MOBILE CLUB OPEN 2019 FALL SPLIT GROUP STAGE CONCLUDES WITH 24 FINALIST TEAMS TO SEMIFINALS

Remaining semi-pro and professional squads qualify for Semifinals of largest mobile esports tournament

LOS ANGELES – Oct. 1, 2019 – Earlier this week, 32 PUBG MOBILE teams from different regions around the world dropped into the hit mobile battle royale for the PUBG MOBILE Club Open 2019 Fall Split Group Stage. After rigorous competition across all four of the game’s desolate battlefields, 24 teams outshined the rest to secure their place in the Semifinals.

Leading global technology company Vivo, is the official title sponsor of the PMCO 2019, providing smartphones to empower players’ conquest at the competition. Vivo’s fast performing and powerful smartphones provide a seamless gaming experience, making it a special weapon loved by tech-savvy consumers globally.

Through intense competition of PMCO 2019 Fall Split Group Stage, 24 semi-pro and professional teams are advancing to the Semifinals phase from Europe, South Asia, South America and Wildcard region.

From Oct. 1 to Oct. 13, the qualified 24 teams from different regions will drop into the PUBG MOBILE Club Open 2019 Fall Split Semifinals. The top 16 squads will then move on the compete in the official Regional Finals competition starting from mid-October for their chance to win the PUBG MOBILE Club Open 2019 Fall Split Global Finals in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Community members can tune in to the official PUBG MOBILE Esports YouTube channel to witness the tournaments live.

The PUBG MOBILE Club Open 2019 provides a path for aspiring semi-pro to become esports professionals and the chance of a total prize pool of $2.5 million USD. The PMCO Fall Split Prelim matches from Saturday, Nov. 23 through Monday, Nov. 25 and the Global Finals from Friday, Nov. 29 to Sunday, Dec. 1 will take place at the Putra World Trade Center (PWTC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Fans who wish to attend the events live onsite can obtain tickets online beginning in late October.

Stay tuned at PUBG MOBILE Esports Channel to get more information.

PUBG MOBILE is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play. 

ABOUT PUBG MOBILE

PUBG MOBILE is based on PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS, the phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles and supplies, and defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone.

For more information, please visit the official PUBG MOBILEaccounts on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

ABOUT vivo

Vivo is a leading global technology company committed to creating trendsetting smart mobile products and services. Vivo is devoted to forming a vibrant mobile internet ecosystem, and currently owns and operates an extensive network of research operations, with R&D centers in San Diego, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou and Taipei. These centers focus on the development of cutting-edge consumer technologies including 5G, AI, mobile photography and next-generation smartphone design. Vivo has over two hundred million users enjoying its mobile products and services around the world.

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince Trailer Introduces Distressing New Plight in 101 Crash Course

New Video Brings Adventurers Up to Speed on New Hero Abilities, Bone-Chilling Beasts

Walnut Creek, Calif. – Oct. 1, 2019 – Indie publisher Modus Games today shared an in-depth look at next week’s Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince, detailing expanded hero abilities, otherworldly baddies, and series firsts that players will discover when the adventure begins on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One on Oct. 8.

Trine’s cunning thief Zoya, brave knight Pontius, and wise wizard Amadeus will each master new tricks as they reunite for Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince’s engrossing tale: Zoya will add elemental arrows to her quiver and levitating capabilities to her versatile rope; Pontius’ trusty blade will pack a shocking charge while his shield enables dream-like replicas of itself; and Amadeus will learn new conjurations plus a teleport-esque blink ability. These powerful discoveries and more are on full display in today’s trailer, which can be seen.

Players are free to tailor their journey through Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince to their liking through each hero’s distinctive skill trees. The game’s puzzles change depending on how many players are in a party, too; go it alone for total control and on-the-fly hero swapping, enjoy the series’ classic three-player design, or take on chaotic fun in the series’ first four-player multiplayer mode, where any combination of duplicate heroes is fair game.

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince will arrive as a standalone experience, but thorough adventurers can experience this charming fantasy universe’s full story by picking it up via the Trine Ultimate Collection, which includes Trine Enhanced Edition, Trine 2: Complete Story, and Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power.

**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. For more details on all pre-order offers, visit:  https://modusgames.com/trine-4-pre-order-guide/.

For the latest on 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 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.

Calling All Pilots! Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 Has Launched in the Americas

Western Mobile Suit Gundam Fans Have a New Way to Enjoy the Gundam Universe

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (October 1, 2019) – Leading anime video game developer and publisher BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announced the launch of Mobile Suit Gundam® Battle Operation 2 in the Americas for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. The free-to-play title will be available as a digital download via the PlayStation Store.

Whether by land or by space, Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 features fan favorite Mobile Suits for pilots to strap into and lay waste to their foes. Players will fight for survival in intense 6v6 online team battles with players all around the world. Infantry battles in Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 add a new dimension to the in-game combat, giving pilots the ability to take part in the fight alongside mechas, placing bombs in enemy bases or requesting support fire to help decide the outcome of the battle. Additionally, customizable Mobile Suits offer players the opportunity to enhance their favorite mecha through Development Points earned in battle.

“The Gundam franchise is a rich universe featuring storylines full of drama, honor, and intense action,” said Shoya Yamazaki, Director of I.P. Strategy at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “By bringing Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 to the Americas, we invite western audiences to experience the Gundam world first-hand by taking part in visceral Gundam Mobile Suit battles and to dive deeper into this storied universe.”

Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 features an ever-evolving rotation of Mobile Suits, stages, costumes, and events; with more content to come following the game’s initial launch. Lastly, the top 10 Mobile Suits chosen by fans between July 18, 2019 to August 16, 2019 during the Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 “Mobilize Your Vote” polling campaign will be made available free to download from October 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019. To see which Mobile Suits made it to the top 10 list – as chosen by fans – please visit: https://gbo2online.com/.

Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 has an ESRB rating of “T” for Teen. For more information about Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 or 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 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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Hit Roguelike RPG Iratus: Lord of the Dead Gets First Major Content Update with New Mode, Minions, Enemies and More!

MOSCOW — Oct. 1, 2019 — Publisher Daedalic Entertainment and developer Unfrozen are releasing their first major content update to support Iratus: Lord of the Dead. The dark fantasy roguelike RPG remained a top seller on Steam for days after its early access launch, shattering Daedalic’s own records, and will be discounted by 25% on Steam for 48 hours to celebrate the update. Both the update and sale will be available starting at 1pm ET/10am PT today.

The free patch adds two new minions to the ranks of the evil necromancer Iratus — the Unfrozen (available to everyone) and the Infested (exclusive to owners of the Supporter Pack). Former allies of Iratus from the cold north, the Unfrozen had no choice but to turn themselves into frozen husks. While not quite as powerful as the great necromancer himself, these ancient beings now serve Iratus with their ice magic. The Infested are feeble zombies whose bodies are rife with diseases and plagues which they can spread among the enemy, wreaking havoc on their morale.

In addition, the free update introduces three new enemies — the Shadowelf, Ataman and Gargoyle — who will require new strategies to overcome. The new “Endless Rise” mode is available to all players who crave a unique challenge by diving into never-ending dungeons. Furthermore, the update comes in with new spells for Iratus, dozens of new artifacts, and a variety of balancing and UI improvements.

Iratus: Lord of the Dead will be continuously updated and expanded throughout early access with new content, features and improvements. To stay up to date on the latest developments, please visit Iratus: Lord of the Dead on Steam.

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 11 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.

About Unfrozen

Unfrozen is a games developer based in  St. Petersburg, Russia, formed by talented developers who have 15 years worth of experience working in the games industry. The tactical RPG Iratus: Lord of the Dead is their first project as a studio.

CALL OF DUTY: MOBILE NOW AVAILABLE, FREE TO PLAY ON ANDROID AND IOS

Highly-Anticipated Game Delivers the Definitive Call of Duty Experience Built From the Ground Up for Mobile

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Oct. 1, 2019 – Activision, in collaboration with Tencent, today announced that Call of Duty®: Mobileis now available in all countries and regions where Google Play and App Store are supported with the exception of Mainland China, Vietnam, and Belgium. Developed by Tencent Games’ award-winning TiMi Studios and published by Activision, Call of Duty: Mobile delivers the definitive free-to-play, first-person action experience on mobile. For the first time, players will play many of the most beloved maps, competitive modes, iconic characters and signature weapons from across the franchise, including the Modern Warfare® and Black Ops universes, in one epic experience.

The title includes full head-to-head competitive Multiplayer modes, as well as an all-new Battle Royale experience, including classic locations from Call of Duty featuring land, sea and air vehicles.

“Call of Duty: Mobile represents a landmark moment for us to bring one of the most successful entertainment franchises in history to the world’s largest platform,” said Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard. “This is a triple-A, free to play experience that we’re delivering to a whole new audience of fans.”

“Today’s release is a celebration for our community around the world. We’re excited to share the Call of Duty experience with fans like never before,” stated Rob Kostich, president of Activision. “I congratulate the development team at TiMi Studios and our teams here who worked together to bring this great game to life. The community has a lot to look forward to as Call of Duty: Mobile grows and continues. This is just the beginning. There’s much more to come.”

Following today’s launch, additional free content for Call of Duty: Mobile will be released through new seasonal updates, game modes, customization gear and items, and much more. The first global community event, titled “Lighting up the World,” is a celebration of the Call of Duty: Mobile launch. As more fans play the game, more rewards will unlock for all fans for free, including new camos for a variety of items in-game. Players can check global progress toward the unlocks in the Events section in-app.

“Our aim from the beginning has been to set a new standard for mobile multiplayer action games by combining Call of Duty’s signature gameplay, content and presentation quality with best-in-class development and live service expertise. Our collaboration with TiMi Studios has delivered a remarkable experience that introduces fresh new ways to engage for fans of the genre and features hallmarks for Call of Duty fans old and new’ said Chris Plummer, VP, Mobile at Activision. “Throughout focused and regional tests, the fan response has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic. Many fine touches and polish items came directly from player feedback. Today we’re starting with a robust suite of multiplayer modes, our original Battle Royale experience and a host of special events , but there’s a ton of more content on the way. Launch is only just the start.”

“Activision has been a tremendous partner, and has supported TiMi Studios to create a first-of-its-kind AAA action experience on mobile,” said Leo Yao, General Manager of TiMi J3 Studio, Director of Call of Duty: Mobile. “For the first time, TiMi Studios and Activsion bring a game that combines the best of Modern Warfare and Black Ops universes to fans, and we look forward to continuing to create new and exciting content for players to enjoy.”

Players can find the latest intel at www.callofduty.com/mobile, www.youtube.com/callofdutymobile, as well as follow Call of Duty: Mobile on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. 

About TiMi Studios

TiMi Studios, a subsidiary of Tencent Games, is a leading global video game development team headquartered in Shenzhen, China, with offices in Los Angeles, Shanghai and Chengdu, China. TiMi strives to create high quality, high fidelity and highly accessible games across a wide variety of genres. Founded in 2008, TiMi has developed a string of hit titles including Honor of Kings, QQ Speed, CrossFire: Legends, Arena of Valor and most recently, Call of Duty: Mobile. To learn more about TiMi, follow us on Twitter @timistudios and Facebook @timistudiosofficial

About Activision

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations throughout the world and is a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), an S&P 500 company. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com or by following @Activision.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements about the expected availability, features, functionality, events and content for Call of Duty: Mobile, are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing’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 10K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing 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 Activision Publishing 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.

ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY, CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS and CALL OF DUTY MODERN WARFARE are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

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Killing Floor 2 Offers Up Grisly Halloween Goodies with Grim Treatments Update Out Today

Tripwire Interactive Treats Players to Eerie New Map, Spooky Zeds,

and More

ROSWELL, Ga. — Oct. 1, 2019 — Publisher and developer Tripwire Interactive today announced Killing Floor 2’s most gruesome and ghastly update of 2019, Killing Floor 2: Grim Treatments. Launching later today for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®4 Pro, Xbox One, Xbox One X, and PC via Steam, the Killing Floor 2: Grim Treatments free update introduces gloriously gory Halloween-themed Zeds, new map, Ashwood Asylum, the Nuked Objective Mode, limited-time cosmetics, and more enticing additions!

Likewise, Killing Floor 2: Grim Treatments includes a new Objective Mode, Nuked. In the Nuked Objective Mode, players can experience Zed slaying amidst the fallout of a nuclear detonation. Players will follow Dr. Ogada Buyu’s endeavor to rescue a boy trapped in the catastrophe, and like other Objective Mode adventures, Nuked comes supported with specific goals and cut scenes to create a thrilling and immersive experience.

Along with these additions, Killing Floor 2: Grim Treatments also includes other exciting content, such as new weapons, balance changes, and new, limited-time cosmetics! For full details on today’s launch of the Halloween event, head to the Killing Floor 2: Grim Treatments microsite.

In Killing Floor 2, join a motley crew of civilians, soldiers, and mercenaries as they band together to fight off waves of murderous Zeds, horrific and monstrous clones that have descended upon continental Europe following an outbreak caused by the Horzine Corporation. Choose from multiple classes, tons of weapons ranging from traditional assault rifles to off-the-wall “Mad Scientist” tools of slaughter, and customize the perfect Zed-slaying warrior with a wide variety of perks geared toward different playstyles and roles. With support for up to 6-players in Survival Mode, 12-players for Versus Survival, and regular free content updates consisting of new maps, weapons and gameplay enhancements, Killing Floor 2 is the perfect starting point for players looking for FPS multiplayer mayhem.

Stay up-to-date with the latest Killing Floor 2 news and information on the official website: www.killingfloor2.com. You can also keep track of Tripwire Interactive at any of these online channels: www.tripwireinteractive.com, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tripwireinteractive, Twitter at https://twitter.com/TripwireInt, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tripwireinteractive/ and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/tripwireinteractive

About Tripwire Interactive

Formed in 2005 as a humble independent developer founded by gamers who found success in the video game modding community, Tripwire Interactive has developed and self-published multiple critically acclaimed titles in the wildly popular Killing Floor and Rising Storm franchises, which have collectively sold over 20 million units to date. The studio’s latest project, Maneater, breaks new ground in the popular action RPG genre and finds players taking on the role of a deadly shark with the uncanny ability to evolve as it feeds.

Since then, Tripwire Interactive has expanded its business and now turns its experience and resources to include publishing titles spanning multiple platforms and genres from other talented independent studios. The publishing division aims to help like-minded independent studios bring their titles to market, including Chivalry 2 developed by Torn Banner Studios, Espire 1: VR Operative developed by Digital Lode, and Road Redemption developed by EQ Games and Pixel Dash Studios.

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