The all new Battle Pass is brimming with exciting rewards for players – including unique Bounty Equipment! 

March 12^th, 2020 — For the first time in World of Tanks history, Battle Pass has arrived, and it is here to stay. Set to be a long-running event – the inaugural season of Battle Pass will run from March 12^th to June 10^th 2020, giving players the chance to enjoy exciting rewards and a gratifying addition to the World of Tanks gameplay experience. And this will not simply be a one-off – the Battle Pass will return for a number of seasons following this inaugural event!

“The new Battle Pass will change the way that players enjoy World of Tanks, allowing them to earn amazing rewards by simply playing the game,” states Max Chuvalov, Publishing Director for World of Tanks. “This event will also be one of a series of seasons – so make sure to get playing to start earning those progression points!”

To enjoy the many benefits offered by World of Tanks Battle Pass, players have to join Random Battles (except for Grand Battles), earning progression points that will relate to their XP and position in the post battle ranking. So even through a victory, defeat or draw – players will still earn points that will stay with them and enhance their Battle Pass progression.

To create a real sense of achievement for players, the Battle Pass progression system includes two challenges: Main and Elite, with Main featuring 45 stages, and Elite with 100.Once all 45 stages of the Main Progression are completed, players can jump straight into Elite Progression – getting the chance to fight for more points, bigger rewards and even an Elite Chevron that will boast their current Battle Pass stage and in-game skills to other players. 

Rewards within the World of Tanks Battle Pass include unique Bounty Equipment, with the Bounty Rammer and Bounty Gun Laying Device. Players can also earn Premium Account time, credits, customization elements and other in-game goodies.

Those who reach the 45th stage of the Main Progression will be granted exclusive 3D styles for one of the two special vehicles (the Super Conqueror or the Object 277) and a commander with enough XP to learn three extra skills/perks.

Players also have the opportunity to add to this event with the Improved pass – helping them to achieve an even bigger heap of rewards from the Main Progression or the Elite Progression pool of prizes. This can be obtained during any stage of the event.

In order to experience World of Tanks Battle Pass, Players must have a Tier VI (or higher) vehicle at hand.

For more information visit https://worldoftanks.asia/en/news/game-events/battle-pass/

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About World of Tanks

World of Tanks is the first team-based, massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to armoured warfare. Throw yourself into the epic tank battles of World War II with gamers all over the world. Your arsenal includes over 600 armoured vehicles from 11 nations, carefully detailed with historical accuracy.

Official website: worldoftanks.com

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 4500+ employees and offices spread all over the world. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Their flagship products include the massively popular free-to-play hit World of Tanks and the strategic naval action game World of Warships.

Official website: wargaming.com

Swedish destroyers invading World of Warships 

European Destroyers event brings five powerful new ships to early access in update 0.9.2, as well as Småland destroyer, together with new Scandinavian port and other gameplay changes

March 12^th, 2020 – World of Warships is making itself ready for the deployment of new, powerful Swedish destroyers, five into early access while the Småland being the first Tier X available for Free XP, with the launch of a new European Destroyers event in today’s update 0.9.2. The new ships launch together with a new port – Fjords – which is inspired by the dramatic landscapes of Scandinavia. 

The new Tier V-IX destroyers’ main feature will be their fast, long-range torpedoes, allowing them to strike the opponent from far away. The ships don’t have access to the Smoke Generator consumable, a lack which is compensated by their rather low detectability, as well as the Repair Party consumable. As Swedish destroyers, the Visby (Tier V), Västerås (Tier VI), Skåne (Tier VII), Öland (Tier VIII), Östergötland (Tier IX), represent their nation for the first time in World of Warships, with the new destroyers forming part of the European line.

Players eager to try out the new Swedish destroyers can find them in special ship’s bundles, which can be acquired by spending European tokens, a temporary resource. The tokens can be found in containers. Special missions will become available after a player has received the ships in early access, granting additional rewards such as unique ship camouflages. 

“The most remarkable feature of the new Swedish destroyers is their lightning-fast long-range torpedoes,” said Philip Molodkovets, Executive Producer for World of Warships. “Players who appreciate swift, action-packed gameplay will also find a good use for their rapid-firing guns and Repair Party consumable. And while they’re carrying out torpedo runs or engaging in close-range fighting with other destroyers, a good AA defense –with the Defensive AA Fire consumable on high tiers– will help them fend off enemy planes. The rather unusual absence of a Smoke Generator is compensated by alternative self-defence tools and pretty good concealment.”

In update 0.9.2, the thickness ​​of cruiser and battleship armour plating has also been updated, as well as the Inertia fuse for HE Shells skill. Due to changes to the penetration mechanics, cruisers can penetrate the armour of cruisers in the same tier without using the Inertia Fuse for HE Shells skill. The changes will make inter-class interaction between cruisers more logical, while the updated armour plating will make cruisers, if they are positioned wisely, more resistant to battleship salvos. 

The update will also include two Clan Brawls, and continues to improve the visuals in four maps and three ports which are being reworked to accommodate the new lightning model while taking full advantage of the latest in enhanced HDR technology. 

Head over to World of Warships now to sign up for free.

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About World of Warships

World of Warships is a free, historical, online combat game from Wargaming. Command a massive naval fleet featuring some of history’s most iconic war vessels, level up important tech modules and prepare to dominate the oceans in World of Warships. With four classes of ships, myriad upgrades, and strategically designed environments, the action never ends and every match is a unique experience. World of Warships brings players endless hours of strategy, tactical gameplay and pulse-pounding combat!

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 4500+ employees and offices spread all over the world. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Their flagship products include the massively popular free-to-play hit World of Tanks and the naval combat game World of Warships. The company’s dedicated unit, Wargaming Mobile, is forging collaborations to deliver new mobile experiences alongside their in-house game development.

NFL and 2K Announce Partnership to Produce Multiple New Video Games

Leaders in sports and gaming revive a partnership for the first time since 2004, with non-simulation football game experiences that will launch starting in 2021

Sydney, Australia – March 11, 2020 – The National Football League (NFL) and2K has announced a multi-year partnership encompassing multiple future video games. The partnership marks the return of football-themed games to 2K’s stable of notable sports titles and original IP, as well as an expansion of video game properties for the NFL. Financial terms were not disclosed.

The games will be non-simulation football game experiences. While specific game titles, developers and release dates will be announced at a later date, 2K confirmed the projects are in early development and will launch starting in calendar year 2021, during Take-Two’s fiscal year 2022.

“The NFL is one of the most successful sports brands in the world, known for creating incredible entertainment for fans,” said David Ismailer, President of 2K. “We’re thrilled to be back in business with the NFL in a partnership that will span multiple video games centered on fun, approachable and social experiences. It’s exciting to bring together 2K’s expertise in creating award-winning sports games with the NFL’s renowned status as a world-class entertainment and sports organization.”

A leading developer and publisher of global interactive entertainment based in Novato, Calif., 2K previously published the popular and critically-acclaimed NFL 2K franchise, which ran from 1999 to 2004, through the Company’s 2K Sports label. Other 2K-published games include the top-selling and top-rated NBA video game simulation series NBA® 2K, as well as WWE® 2K, The Golf Club 2019 Featuring PGA TOUR®, Borderlands™, BioShock®, Mafia®, Sid Meier’s Civilization® and XCOM®.

“Expanding the NFL’s presence in the world of gaming has become a focus for the League as we look to grow the next generation of our fanbase and reviving our partnership with 2K was a natural step in that effort,” said Joe Ruggiero, Vice President of Consumer Products at the NFL. “2K is a worldwide leader in sports video games, with a proven track record of creating best-in-class and award-winning games and we look forward to sharing more about the projects we are working on with them in the future.”

Today’s NFL partnership announcement follows several recent growth updates from the publisher and its development studios.

“It’s an exciting time for 2K and our fans,” said Ismailer. “We’re growing our sports offerings and building on our core games with new IP, as well as continued support of award-winning franchises, all with the goal of giving our fans more amazing games and entertainment for years to come.”

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About Take-Two Interactive Software

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

About 2K

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

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TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX^®SIEGE OPERATION VOID EDGE IS NOW AVAILABLE

Discover the new operators Iana and Oryx, the  reworked Oregon map, and the new Ash’s Lara Croft^® Elite set in Year 5 Season 1

Sydney, Australia — March 11^th, 2020 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Operation Void Edge, the first season of Year 5 of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six^® Siege, is now available for PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC, including UPLAY+, Ubisoft’s subscription service for Windows PC*. Operation Void Edge brings two new Operators, Iana from the Netherlands and Oryx from Jordan, to the game. The Oregon map has been completely reworked to improve playability and aesthetics, alongside many other improvements. Finally, Ash is getting a full Lara Croft^® set, based on the iconic Tomb Raider^® character.

Owners of the Year 5 Pass can play with the new Operators immediately, while all other players will be able to unlock these Operators starting March 17^th using Renown or R6 Credits. Additional seasonal content, including the Oregon map rework, are available for free to all players.

In Operation Void Edge, players will meet two new Operators:

• Iana uses the Gemini Replicator, a remotely-controlled holographic copy of herself. When she deploys it, she can scout ahead with little to no consequences. It can move and produce sound like she would, but it cannot shoot, melee or use secondary gadgets. The Replicator has a time limit or can be exited at any time. The Replicator is all about fooling Iana’s opponents as well as collecting information. If the Gemini is spotted and destroyed by a Defender, it can help Iana deduce the threat’s location, but it will buy her opponents a few precious seconds to reposition.

• Oryx’s signature move is the Remah Dash. Its speed allows him to roam efficiently and cover short distances with unprecedented swiftness and can also be used to knock down opponents. Oryx can also dash through breakable walls, creating a wide opening, though he loses health every time the Remah Dash is used for breaching. Additionally, Oryx has the unique ability to interact with broken hatches. He can climb straight through for a quick rotation, or he can hang on the edge to peek or wait for the perfect moment to go up. As long as he’s hanging, Oryx can also opt to drop down if the climb seems too dangerous.

The map reworks keep coming, and with Operation Void Edge, Oregon gets its turn. With an updated look, most areas are more open and structured. There are also new points of access and rotation. Big Tower now connects directly to Kitchen and a new area in the basement leads to the first floor. Some doors have also been removed.

Additional Operation Void Edge updates include the following:

• Barricade debris consistency: partially breaking a barricade with a weapon or a melee hit will now create much smaller debris.
• Attacker’s drone spawn: the drone will now always spawn on the same side of the building that the player first chose their operator to spawn from.
• Player Hub Changes: The Play Section is getting revamped.
• Lesion and Twitch changes: Lesion will no longer be able to see his GU Mines through obstructions, and when an opposing Operator steps on a GU, there will no longer be any initial damage. However, each tick’s damage has been increased from 4 to 6. On Twitch side, her Shock Drone will now start with three shots, but it will have a cooldown. Its firing power has also been reduced to 1 point of damage.
• Operators price decrease: Mira and Jackal’s prices will now be 10,000 Renown or 240 R6 Credits, Lion and Finka’s go down to 15,000 Renown or 350 R6 Credits, while Mozzie and Gridlock’s costs will decrease to 20,000 Renown or 480 R6 Credits.
• Void Edge Weapon skins: Three new seasonal weapon skins will be available this season, each with their own unique style: Saber Carbe, Clog Dance and River Scale.
• Year 5 Pass: The Year pass includes access to six new Year 5 Operators and six new exclusive headgear and uniforms for them. Players will also get the same VIP perks as always. As a thank you gift to Year 4 Pass owners, who renew their Pass for Year 5, we also offer 600 R6 Credits, as well as 2 Legendary and 3 Epic Alpha Packs.

Finally, a new elite set has also been added for Ash: Tomb Raider. Ash will don the identity of Lara Croft, jumping headfirst into danger for the greater good. Explore every corner of every map with Ash’s Lara Croft uniform, headgear, victory animation, gadget and weapon skins.

For more information on Operation Void Edge season updates, please visit: https://www.ubisoft.com/fr-fr/game/rainbow-six/siege/game-info/seasons/voidedge

For more information about Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, please visit: https://rainbow6.ubisoft.com

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About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege

Alongside a thriving professional esports scene and a community of over 55 million registered players, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of a fast-paced, ever-evolving multiplayer experience grounded in the selection of unique Operators. Using the right mix of tactics and destruction, Rainbow Six teams engage their enemies in sieges, where both sides have exclusive skills and gadgets at their disposal. Defenders prepare by transforming the environments around them into modern strongholds, while attackers use recon drones to gain intel for carefully planning their assault. With access to dozens of Operators inspired by real world counter-intelligence agents from around the globe, players can choose exactly how they want to approach each challenge they encounter. Through the constant addition of new Operators and maps that add to the depth of both strategy and combat, the unpredictability of each round of Rainbow Six Siege sets a new bar for intensity and competition in gaming.

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.

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About Square Enix, Inc.

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix, Inc. is affiliated with a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal™. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 149 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 80 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 75 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

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ToeJam & Earl Creator Debuts Outta Our Shells, a Social Card Game

LAHAINA, HAWAII, 11 March 2020 — Outta Our Shells, a new family-friendly ice-breaker card game from “ToeJam & Earl” co-creator and designer, and creator of the Disney Channel show, “Choo Choo Soul with Genevieve”, Greg Johnson, launches later this year.

Ever been at home with family and wished there was a way to help everyone connect? Or attended a party, surrounded by new people, unsure of how to start a conversation? Or perhaps had friends over for dinner, where a few spoke while others sat quietly, left out? Everyone hopes for relaxed, enjoyable conversations, but often have to awkwardly stumble into them. Johnson used to find himself in situations like this, and his game designer brain came up with a solution.

Designed to help friends and family connect, Outta Our Shells encourages players to reveal interesting things about themselves, and include everyone in the conversation. A warm, adorable art style and shockingly easy-to-learn rules empower even those who don’t consider themselves “good at games” to easily jump right in. Play with as few as two players (great for dates!) or as many as can fit in the room.   

Begin by drawing three Fortune cards. Whether Good or Bad, these hilarious Fortunes form the heart of Outta Our Shells. Question Cards provide prompts to get each player talking. Cat or Rat cards help everyone learn other players’ preferences. Earn points through forming deeper understandings with someone, which can then be traded in for a new Fortune. Play can happen for any length of time, and players try to end with three Fortune Cards that they are happy with.

The true magic comes from the specific charm and warm humor of the cards. Fortune cards easily inspire laughter, gentle teasing, and discussions about future plans. Question cards invite curiosity and can help make introverts into magnificent storytellers. Cat and Rat cards ignite lively debate as players argue and explain their preferences. Often players will get off track and forget about the game completely and start chatting…which just means the game is working.

“Life is short,” said Greg Johnson, “Conversations with friends and acquaintances can be so hit or miss, which is a pity when we all have so much wonderful, interesting stuff to offer. Even with those we love and think we already know, I’ve found that this game yields new surprises every time you play. It really is a joy to see people coming out of their shells and sharing themselves.”

Outta Our Shells will be available in English this year for $24.99. The Kickstarter campaign launches today with a funding goal of $10,000 USD. Backers at the $20 level will receive the game at a $5 discount. Pledge in the first 48 hours to receive a special exclusive “Thank You” fridge magnet that includes ToeJam and Earl. 

Those who back at the $28 level will receive a Kickstarter exclusive package that includes the game, a playmat, an enamel pin, a fridge magnet, and a portable half-sized set of cards for restaurant play (if the stretch goal for this is met). In tiers beyond this, backs can also receive 4 acrylic Standees, one of two selectable T-shirts, boxes signed by Greg, a thank you card and laptop sticker, all of which are Kickstarter exclusives.

With Outta Our Shells’ Kickstarter campaign, all of the tiers from $45 and up include donations of the game to children’s hospitals and care homes. The companies partnering with Greg Johnson to manufacture, publish and distribute Outta Our Shells and all associated merchandise are AdMagic and Black Box, the same companies that handled Cards Against Humanity and Exploding Kittens, so quality will be extremely high.

Each box includes 250 cards, along with 6 Blank DIY cards for custom cards (providing the stretch goals are met). May 8th is the final day to pledge. To learn more, please visit Outta Our Shells’pledge page, watch for updates on the ToeJam and Earl Twitter and Facebook, or interact with Greg directly on his Twitter.

About Greg JohnsonGreg began making games in 1982, with his first game Starflight, and has been making games ever since as an indie developer. One might say he is one of the original indie game devs in the industry. Greg’s M.O. is to make games that bring warmth, laughter, creativity, and connection into people’s lives. His games include ToeJam & Earl, Doki Doki Universe, Starflight, Orly’s Draw-A-Story, and many others.