PRE-REGISTRATION
NOW OPEN FOR GUNDAM BATTLE: GUNPLA WARFARE, THE NEXT GENERATION OF MECHA
BATTLES
First GUNDAM
Title for iOS and Android Platforms Launching in North America This Summer
Tokyo, Japan., (July 2, 2019) – Leading interactive entertainment publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., announced that pre-registration is now open for GUNDAM BATTLE: GUNPLA WARFARE, a mobile game based on the iconic GUNDAM series based on the anime and GUNDAM plastic model (Gunpla) product line. GUNDAM BATTLE: GUNPLA WARFARE will be the franchise’s first mobile game available in North America on iOS and Android devices. Players who pre-register for the title will be granted immediate access to the game upon its release this summer.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment will be rewarding pre-registered players with an in-game Gundam RX-78-2 model once the global signup reaches the 100,000 mark; once the pre-registration numbers reach 200,000, players will receive the powerful Wing Gundam as well. Pre-registration will become available for iOS users shortly. GUNDAM fans can also drop by the BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment booth at San Diego Comic-Con to experience a hands-on demo of GUNDAM BATTLE: GUNPLA WARFARE hands-on at the San Diego Convention Center from July 18-21.
For fans of the series, GUNDAM BATTLE: GUNPLA WARFARE
features exclusive original characters and Gunpla models and an original Gundam
story that challenges players to win tournaments in their quest to save their
school’s Gunpla club from shutting down forever. To do this, GUNDAM
BATTLE: GUNPLA WARFARE calls on Gunpla masters from around the world to
create custom mecha and battle-it-out in real-time 3rd-person combat in the
immersive GUNDAM universe. Players can employ strategy to collect, mix
and match parts and skills, and even apply a fresh coat of paint to craft the
ultimate fighting machine. With the game’s visually appealing yet intuitive
combat mechanics, anyone can create unique mecha combos with melee and
long-range attacks, and choose from different Gunpla job license types,
including In-Fighter, Defender, Support, and more.
“The GUNDAM BATTLE: GUNPLA WARFARE mobile game
represents the culmination of the best aspects of GUNDAM; drawing from
the lore of the anime universe, the charm of the Gunpla modelsand the
excitement of bringing virtual GUNDAM into battle,” said Shinsuke
Ninomiya, producer at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., “We’ve enabled an
unprecedented level of depth in customization, allowing players to build
anything from an agile mecha armed with a sword to an armor-clad bastion
equipped with powerful artillery. The game encourages countless unique builds
and playstyles that fans from all corners of the GUNDAM universe can
enjoy.”
SHOW THE HEROES WHO’S BOSS — DAEDALIC
ENTERTAINMENT’S DARK RPG IRATUS: LORD OF THE DEAD ARRIVES ON STEAM EARLY ACCESS
JULY 24
Dominate
your enemies and turn their corpses into monsters you control in this
challenging new roguelike from Unfrozen
HAMBURG,
Germany — July 2, 2019 —
Daedalic Entertainment and new Russian development studio Unfrozen are excited
to announce the delightfully evil roguelike RPG Iratus: Lord of the Dead will launch into
Steam Early Access for Windows PC on July 24. Inverting the classic fantasy RPG
tale, Iratus: Lord of the
Dead casts players as the newly resurrected necromancer Iratus on a
bloody quest for vengeance against those who imprisoned him in his underground
tomb.
Wielding an array of occult powers that would
make the most talented conjurers recoil in terror, Iratus can use the blood, guts,
bones and souls of vanquished enemies to create monstrous pawns to serve as his
own personal army. With four different skill trees to master (Alchemy, Magic,
Ire and Destruction) and nearly 100 different minion skills to unlock, players
will have plenty of options to defeat their foes in turn-based combat and the
giant dungeon overworld.
With permadeath affecting not only minions
but enemies as well, Iratus:
Lord of the Dead is a devilishly difficult roguelike that
challenges your strategic prowess on all fronts. Body parts and essence are
finite resources in the overworld, so you’ll need to think carefully about what
you conjure and how it’ll help you exact revenge.
Key
Features
Be EVIL: Play as the
villain and use dark necromantic powers to crush your heroic foes!
Advanced turn-based
battle system: Learn your enemies’ weak points, exploit them with physical
and magical abilities, and attack their minds to drive them insane.
Combat and choices with
consequences: Classic roguelike features including character permadeath.
Craft your army from the
body parts of dead enemies: Select from 16 different types of undead
minions like zombies, vampires, mummies, banshees and more with nearly 100
unique talents.
Choose from four types
of necromancer talents that change the way you play, including Alchemy,
Magic, Ire and Destruction.
Intelligent enemy AI and
multiple difficulty levels to challenge even experienced RPG strategists.
Expand and improve your
underground lair with necromantic powers.
Detailed stylized 2D
graphics evoking classic dark fantasy atmosphere.
Standout voice acting
from Stephan Weyte, who played Caleb in the celebrated Blood franchise.
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 in this exciting
dark fantasy RPG, please visit Iratus: Lord of the Dead
on Steam.
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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 Yearof 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.
Trine Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary with
Commemorative Art, Release of Second Trine 4 Behind-the-Scenes Trailer
Modus Games kicks off multiple Trine announcements in July with console
giveaway and a look at the music of the Trine series
Walnut Creek, Calif.–July 2, 2019 – Today Modus Games kicks off a series of Trine-related announcements in July in celebration of Trine’s 10th anniversary with the release of a brand-new video as part of its Indie Access series, featuring the composer of the Trine series in a behind-the-scenes look at how the score of the game contributes to the series’ magical atmosphere. Additionally, the publisher is giving away giant prizes in an all-new contest, detailed below. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince arrives on PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC this fall.
Composer and music producer Ari Pulkkinen
discusses how his once hobby of sound design led to a professional career at
Frozenbyte as the developer’s in-house music and audio director. Composer of
all four Trine games to date, including new installment The Nightmare Prince,
Pulkkinen gives viewers a look into the musical details that differentiate each
game, paying particular attention to the subtle shifts in Trine 4 that work to
create an unforgettably dreamlike experience for new and returning players
alike.
Trine 4: The
Nightmare Prince returns to its roots in 2.5D this fall, boasting
significantly more gameplay than its predecessors. Alongside Trine 4,
Modus Games will release Trine: Ultimate Collection, the
best way to experience the entire Trine series: Trine Enchanted Edition,
Trine
2: Complete Story, Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power, and Trine 4: The
Nightmare Prince.
**Console and
Ultimate Collection Giveaway**
Today Modus kicks off an
anniversary giveaway. Gamers can enter now for a chance to win one of three
grand prizes or hundreds of runner-up prizes in Trine’s 10th
Anniversary Giveaway. Each of three grand prize winners will win a gaming
console and Trine: Ultimate Collection to enjoy the complete
series. Full details on how to enter can be found here.
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. 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.
AboutFrozenbyte
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.
JOIN TACTICAL ADVENTURES AT GEN CON AND PLAY SOLASTA: CROWN OF THE MAGISTER FOR THE FIRST TIME
French independent developer Tactical Adventures announced today that they will be at Gen Con hosting guided hands-on demos of their recently announced tactical RPG title, Solasta: Crown of the Magister. Gen Con takes place August 1-4 at the Indiana Convention Center and is the largest and longest-running annual event devoted to tabletop gaming culture in North America.
Tactical Adventures booth will be in Event Hall B, media attending Gen Con who are interested in booking a demo or interview with Tactical Adventures can email Danitra Alomia ([email protected]).
Watch the animated teaser trailer for Solasta: Crown of the Magister
Watch the behind the scenes developer diary with Tactical Adventures
The dynamic and mysterious world of Solasta features brand new elements of verticality, allowing players to use their surroundings as an element of strategy. Position ranged characters on high vantage points or send your thief down into shafts and caverns to scope out what’s ahead. Utilize light as a tool to explore the depths and hollows of dungeons or use it as a weapon against the creatures of the dark. Solasta is a unique team-based adventure where each character plays a critical role in the campaign and can be a hero. Players must take advantage of each character’s strengths and weaknesses if they are to succeed.
Solasta: Crown of the Magister will be available to support and back on Kickstarter soon.
Rookie Stars Join
Team Turtle Beach to Showcase Their Video Game Skills, With all Gaming
Accessory Needs Powered by Turtle Beach
San Diego, CA – July 2, 2019 – Turtle Beach (Nasdaq: HEAR) today
announced two new partnerships with 2019 NBA first round draft picks PJ
Washington and Kevin Porter Jr. Both players join fellow NBA star Josh Hart of
the New Orleans Pelicans in working with Turtle Beach to produce content
highlighting the power and benefits of using the highest-quality gaming
equipment when playing online in between training and going head-to-head with
the best basketball players in the world.
“A passion for competing is core to our
beliefs, so it’s an honor for us to work with pro athletes like PJ and Kevin to
inspire people to enjoy gaming and healthy competition, both on and off the
court,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach. “We’re excited to have them join
the Turtle Beach family and to work with them on creating great gaming content
as they set out on their respective NBA careers.”
In 2019, as a sophomore, Washington was
named Third-Team All American and First Team SEC. He led his Kentucky Wildcats
in scoring and rebounding and guided them to an Elite Eight appearance in the
NCAA tournament. On Thursday night, the Hornets selected him 12th in the NBA draft.
USC freshman standout Porter Jr., who was named Washington’s Mr. Basketball in
2018, was also selected in the first round of the draft by the Milwaukee Bucks,
and was traded to the Cavaliers where he’ll begin his pro career. Through this
partnership with Turtle Beach, facilitated through an extended strategic
partnership with Roc Nation and Roc Nation Sports, PJ and Kevin will
elevate their gaming with the highly-acclaimed Elite Pro 2 + SuperAmp Pro
Performance Gaming Audio System– the Company’s
premier competitive gaming audio setup for Xbox One and PlayStation®4.
Turtle Beach’s Elite Pro 2 +
SuperAmp Pro Performance Gaming Audio System includes the Elite
Pro 2 competitive gaming headset that delivers pro-level audio
performance, crystal-clear chat, and unmatched comfort, and the Elite
SuperAmp which provides powerful amplified surround sound and a variety
of features, and a new way for gamers to control their game audio by connecting
via Bluetooth® to the Turtle Beach Audio Hub app on their mobile
or tablet device.
Turtle Beach (www.turtlebeach.com) is a leading gaming
accessory brand, offering a wide selection of cutting-edge, award-winning
gaming headsets. Whether you’re a professional esports athlete, hardcore gamer,
casual player, or just starting out, Turtle Beach has the gaming headset to
help you truly master your skills. Innovative and advanced technology, amazing
high-quality gaming audio, crystal-clear communication, lightweight and
comfortable designs, and ease-of-use are just a few features that make Turtle
Beach a fan-favorite brand for gamers the world over. Designed for Xbox,
PlayStation®, and Nintendo consoles as well as for PC, Mac®, and mobile/tablet
devices, a Turtle Beach gaming headset gives you the competitive advantage.
Hear Everything. Defeat Everyone.® In June 2019 Turtle Beach
acquired ROCCAT, a leading PC accessories maker that combines detail-loving
German innovation with a genuine passion for designing the best PC gaming
products. Turtle Beach’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the
symbol: HEAR.
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Statements
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future events. Statements containing the words “may”, “could”, “would”,
“should”, “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “looking”, “plan”,
“estimate”, “target”, “project”, “intend” and similar expressions constitute
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and
unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ
materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.
Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current belief, as well as
assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management.
While the Company believes that its
expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurances
that its goals and strategy will be realized. Numerous factors, including risks
and uncertainties, may affect actual results and may cause results to differ
materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by the
Company or on its behalf. Some of these factors include, but are not limited
to, risks related to the Company’s liquidity, the substantial uncertainties
inherent in the acceptance of existing and future products, the difficulty of
commercializing and protecting new technology, the impact of competitive
products and pricing, general business and economic conditions, risks
associated with the expansion of our business including the implementation of
any businesses we acquire, our indebtedness, and other factors discussed in our
public filings, including the risk factors included in the Company’s
most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the Company’s other
periodic reports. Except as required by applicable law, including the
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PARANORMAL
EVENTS TAKE SHAPE IN PART 2 OF THE DARK PICTURES ANTHOLOGY – MAN OF MEDAN’S
SHAWN ASHMORE DEV DIARY
BANDAI NAMCO
Entertainment America Inc. and Supermassive today released Part 2 of Shawn
Ashmore’s Developer Diary for the upcoming narrative-horror anthology series, The
Dark Pictures Anthology – Man of Medan, coming to PlayStation®4
computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and PCs via STEAM® on August 30, 2019.
The Dark
Pictures Anthology – Man of Medan Shawn Ashmore Dev Diary Part 2, is available at the following YouTube
link (ready for embedding): https://youtu.be/Z8fpjtAOxIs
Part 2 of the dev
diary dives into the creative process of breathing life (and death) to one of
the game’s key characters. The video concludes the two part series and further
showcases Man of Medan’s talented cast and chilling story. Shawn
Ashmore, who served as the actor for the character “Conrad,” provides key
insight into how Man of Medan was built, and how this unique
horror experience will bring terror to the high seas in this highly-anticipated
entry in the upcoming game anthology.
Developed by
Supermassive Games, the critically-acclaimed studio behind the cult-classic
thriller Until Dawn, The Dark Pictures Anthology – Man of Medan is
a series of standalone cinematic horror games linked by one common element:
that every playable character can live and every playable character can die
throughout the story, yielding numerous possible endings and near-limitless
replayability. Man of Medan will be anchored by a talented cast
of actors, including stars Shawn Ashmore (X-Men, Quantum Break)
and Pip Torrens (The Crown, Star Wars: The Force Awakens) will be
a consistent character, the Curator, in all games in the anthology, whose
in-game likenesses are rendered in vivid detail.Additional The Dark
Pictures Anthology – Man of Medanassets, including product shots, are
available on the BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.
Welcome to the Next: Anthony
Davis and Dwyane Wade Unveiled as Iconic Cover Stars for NBA® 2K20
Generation-defining talent Anthony Davis honoured with
his second cover;
Dwyane Wade closes out his NBA career on the cover of
the Legend Edition
Sydney, AUSTRALIA –
July 2, 2019 – 2K has announced the cover athletes for NBA®
2K20, the next iteration of the top-rated and top-selling NBA video
game simulation series of the past 18 years*. Six-time NBA All-Star, three-time
All-NBA First Team, three-time NBA All-Defensive Team and 2012 Olympic gold
medallist Anthony Davis returns as cover star for the Standard and Deluxe
Editions. Three-time NBA Champion, 13-time NBA All-Star, 2008 Olympic gold
medallist and 2006 NBA Finals MVP Dwyane Wade will grace the cover of the
Legend Edition.
These iconic players will
grace the covers ofNBA 2K20, marking the latest edition of the
game that has defined basketball culture for over two decades. All editions of NBA
2K20will be available worldwide on September 6, 2019.
“I’m honoured to be back
representing NBA 2K,” said Davis. “Being picked as the face of NBA
2K20 means the world to me, and I’m excited for the fans to experience
the best sports simulation in the world this spring.”
Legend Edition cover star
Dwyane Wade added, “I’ve been blessed to spend 16 years of my life playing the
game I love at the highest-level, and to culminate my career by joining NBA
greats as an NBA 2K Legend Edition cover star makes me incredibly proud. My
family and I love NBA 2K, and I’m truly grateful to all of the fans who
have watched me, and played as me, throughout the years.”
NBA 2K20 is Davis’ first solo cover appearance for the franchise after being featured as part of NBA 2K16’s star-studded cover lineup. In another historic first, Dwayne Wade’s appearance on the NBA 2K20 Legend Edition marks the first time “Flash” has been featured on the cover of NBA 2K.
“The NBA 2K
franchise has the distinct honour of selecting the league’s best talent to
grace the cover of the game,” said Alfie Brody, Vice President of Marketing for
NBA 2K. “Anthony and Dwyane represent everything that makes
basketball such a global phenomenon – whether it’s the thunderous dunks,
transcendent talent or era-defining legacies – and serve as a true inspiration
for the next generation of NBA superstars coming up in the league.”
NBA 2K20 will be available worldwide on PlayStation®4,
Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Windows PC platforms on September 6, 2019. NBA
2K20 will also be available on Google Stadia when it launches.
The NBA 2K20 Standard
Edition will be available in physical and digital formats on PS4 and
XB1 for $99.95 (Australia) $109.95 (New Zealand) and on Nintendo Switch for
$89.95 (Australia) $99.95 (New Zealand)and on Digital PC for $69.95 (Australia) $79.95 (New
Zealand); players who pre-order will receive at launch:
5,000
Virtual Currency;
5,000 MyTEAM Points;
5 MyCAREER Skill Boosts;
MyPLAYER Clothing Capsule;
10 MyTEAM League Packs (delivered one per week); and
5
MyTEAM Heat Check Packs (delivered one per week beginning at the start of
the NBA season).
The NBA 2K20 Digital Deluxe Editionwill be
available in digital format for $129.95 (Australia) $139.95 (New Zealand) and will include:
35,000 Virtual Currency;
10,000 MyTEAM Points;
10 MyCAREER Skill Boosts;
MyPLAYER Clothing Capsule;
10 MyTEAM League Packs (delivered one per week);
10 MyTEAM Heat Check Packs (delivered one per
week beginning at the start of the NBA season); and
1 Sapphire MyTEAM Cover Athlete Card.
The NBA 2K20 Legend
Edition will be available in physical and digital format for $149.95
(Australia) $159.95 (New Zealand) and
will feature custom cover art and exclusive in-game items, including:
100,000
Virtual Currency;
50,000 MyTEAM Points;
20 MyCAREER Skill Boosts;
MyPLAYER Clothing Capsule;
MyPLAYER Apparel Collection;
MyPLAYER Shoe Collection;
20 MyTEAM League Packs (delivered one per week);
20 MyTEAM Heat Check Packs (delivered one per week beginning at the
start of the NBA season);
5 MyTEAM Theme Packs (one per theme release across the next five
releases); and
2
Sapphire MyTEAM Cover Athlete Cards.
Prices based on 2K’s suggested retail price. Actual
retail price may vary. See local store for details.
Developed by Visual Concepts,
NBA 2K20 is not yet rated. For more information on NBA 2K20,
please visithttps://nba.2k.com/2k20/.
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 principally through its wholly-owned
labels Rockstar Games and 2K, as well as its Private Division label and 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 interactive entertainment globally for console systems, handheld
gaming systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, which
are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and
cloud streaming services. 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming
genres, including shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, sports, casual, and
family entertainment. The 2K label has some of the most talented development
studios in the world today, including Firaxis Games, Visual Concepts, Hangar
13, Cat Daddy Games and 2K China. 2K’s stable of high quality titles includes
the critically acclaimed BioShock®, Borderlands™, Mafia, and XCOM® franchises,
the beloved Sid Meier’s Civilization series, Evolve™, Battleborn®, the popular
WWE 2K franchise and NBA 2K, the highest rated* annual sports title of this
console generation.
ACTIVISION
BLIZZARD: LOS ANGELES AND MINNESOTA JOIN NEW CALL OF DUTY ESPORTS LEAGUE
July 1, 2019 – Following the successful sale of the first five
city-based franchises in the league, Activision Blizzard Esports has today
revealed additional partners for the future vision of Call of Duty esports. The
addition today of Minnesota and Los Angeles brings the league’s currently
announced number of teams to seven; Activision Blizzard has previously unveiled
teams representing Atlanta, Dallas, New York, Paris, and Toronto.
The two new teams are:
Los
Angeles, CA – Immortals Gaming Club (IGC) is the
world’s first vertically integrated, truly global esports and gaming company.
IGC owns and operates IGC esports, which houses the company’s competitive
esports brands Immortals, Los Angeles Valiant (Overwatch League), OpTic Gaming
and MIBR; and Gamers Club, the leading matchmaking platform and community hub
for gamers in Brazil and Latin America.
Minnesota –
WISE Ventures, an investment fund based in Manhattan focused on early and
growth stage investment opportunities that leverage our strategic value. Led by
an ownership group with deep sports & entertainment and real estate
experience, WISE is able to assess, champion, and add value to next-gen
companies in those industries.
Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard: “I’m
excited to welcome the newest teams, Los Angeles and Minnesota, to our
incredible lineup – Atlanta, Dallas, New York, Paris and Toronto – for Call of
Duty esports. Together, these ownership groups represent some of the very best
organizations in esports and traditional sports who will join us in paving the
way for the future of professional, city-based competition for Call of Duty.”
Pete Vlastelica, President and CEO at Activision
Blizzard Esports Leagues: “We’re very excited to
welcome WISE Ventures into the esports community and to partner with both WISE
Ventures and OpTic Gaming for the future of Call of Duty esports. Activision
Blizzard Esports is dedicated to partnering with organizations that have a
passion for competitive entertainment and share our vision for the future of
esports.”
FROM THE OWNERS
Ari Segal, CEO, Immortals Gaming Club (LOS
ANGELES) –“By participating in the city-based
model, we recognize the opportunity that the new Call of Duty esports league
creates for us to tap into two existing sources of affinity: regional or
city-based pride, and affinity for Call of Duty itself. Call of Duty League
also allows us to scale the relationships we’ve been fortunate to build with
both Activision Blizzard Esports leadership and senior management into a new
and largely distinct market segment.”
Jonathan Wilf, WISE Ventures (MINNESOTA) – “Esports
and competitive gaming has clearly emerged as a major force in the sports and
entertainment industry. We have explored various opportunities in esports over
the past few years, and we believe the new Call of Duty esports league is well
positioned for long term success.”
ABOUT THE NEW OWNERSHIP GROUPS
LOS ANGELES
About Immortals Gaming Club (IGC): Immortals
Gaming Club (IGC) is the world’s first vertically integrated, truly global
esports and gaming company. IGC owns and operates IGC esports, which houses the
company’s competitive esports brands Immortals, Los Angeles Valiant (Overwatch
League), OpTic Gaming and MIBR; and Gamers Club, the leading matchmaking
platform and community hub for gamers in Brazil and Latin America. IGC’s
mission is to create the world’s most inclusive, engaged, and connected
community of gamers. Connect with us at
www.IGC.gg.
MINNESOTA
About WISE Ventures:
WISE Ventures is an investment fund based in Manhattan focused on
early and growth stage investment opportunities that leverage our strategic
value. Led by an ownership group with deep sports & entertainment and real
estate experience, WISE is able to assess, champion, and add value to next-gen
companies in those industries. The organization is built on the foundation of
an innovative and visionary culture coupled with a committed team of talented
people. WISE Ventures brings unmatched value to its companies through its deep
industry networks and world-class management experience.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED OWNERSHIP GROUPS
Atlanta,
GA – Atlanta Esports Ventures, a joint venture owned by Cox
Enterprises and Province, Inc. dedicated to bringing esports entertainment to
the city of Atlanta
Dallas,
TX – Envy Gaming Inc., a staple in esports since 2007 with
teams competing this year in the Call of Duty World League (Envy) and Overwatch
League (Dallas Fuel)
New
York, NY – Sterling.VC, an early stage sports and media
company backed by Sterling Equities – a family-run group of companies owned by
the Wilpon and Katz families with several business operations including the New
York Mets
Paris,
France – c0ntact Gaming, LLC., is the parent company of both the
Overwatch League team, Paris Eternal, and the Paris Call of Duty esports team
Toronto,
Canada – OverActive Media, an integrated company delivering esports
and video game entertainment to the Canadian market
About Activision Blizzard Esports
Activision Blizzard Esports is responsible for the development and
operation of premier Activision Blizzard professional gaming properties
including the Overwatch League™ and the Call of Duty® World League, as well as
the commercialization of the entire Blizzard Esports portfolio. Launched in
2017, the Overwatch League is the world’s first major global esports league
with city-based teams, with 20 teams across Asia, Europe, and North America. In
2019, the Call of Duty World League Presented by PlayStation®4 will deliver
five vs. five team play featuring Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4. It is Activision
Blizzard Esports’ vision to be the most innovative, scalable, and valuable
developer of global competitive entertainment.
About Activision
Blizzard
Activision Blizzard, Inc., a member of the Fortune 500 and S&P
500, is a leading standalone interactive entertainment company. We delight
hundreds of millions of monthly active users around the world through
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THE
WALKING DEAD: THE TELLTALE DEFINITIVE SERIES AVAILABLE IN STORES AND
DIGITALLY ON SEPTEMBER 10!
Bundle of All Four Seasons of the Acclaimed
Series With Bonus Features and Graphic Enhancements Coming to PlayStation®4,
Xbox One and Windows PC
New Boxed Edition for Consoles Available to
Pre-Order Now at Retailers Around the World
July
1, 2019 (LOS ANGELES, Calif.) –
Following the recent conclusion of TELLTALE’S THE WALKING DEAD: THE FINAL
SEASON, Skybound Games today announced it will release The Walking Dead: The Telltale
Definitive Series,
a comprehensive bundle of all four seasons of the acclaimed game
series, on Sept. 10, 2019, for $49.99.
The Walking Dead: The Telltale
Definitive Series will be available globally as a physical
boxed product in stores for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One – as well as digitally
on the PlayStation®Store, Microsoft Store, and the Epic Games store for Windows
PC – on September 10.. The physical bundle can be pre-ordered via a
variety of global retailers starting today. More information about digital
pre-orders will be announced at a later date.
The
Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series contains all four seasons of the series, along with The Walking Dead: Michonne, 400 Days DLC
and several digital bonuses. There are over 50 hours of gameplay across 23
unique episodes, more than 10 hours of developer commentary, behind-the-scenes
bonus features including concept and character art galleries, a “Return of The
Walking Dead” documentary short, faithful recreations of classic menus, and a
music player with over 140 musical tracks. The collection also includes the
application across all seasons and content of “graphic black,” an art style
that pays homage to The
Walking Dead comics and was previously only available for THE FINAL
SEASON.
“Graphic black is a loving tribute to the
source material and a powerful art style that makes the game look like a living
comic book,” said Kent Mudle, Creative Director for The Walking Dead and the Still Not Bitten
team at Skybound Games. “An idea the team formulated and perfected with THE
FINAL SEASON, this new visual styling offers longtime fans a way to play the
series again in a brand-new light while giving new audiences a smooth visual
ride across all seasons.”
Based on Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic
book franchise, The Walking
Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series lets players experience the
full story of Clementine as she grows from young girl to fearless survivor in
the series that set a new benchmark for storytelling in games. A light of hope
in dark times, Clementine learns from many protectors and endures countless
threats in a post-apocalyptic world where the weak perish and the cruel
survive. It’s up to players who Clementine trusts, who she loves, who she
hurts, and what she chooses to protect when she cannot save everyone.
To date, TELLTALE’S THE WALKING DEAD has sold
millions of episodes worldwide, earning more than 100 Game of the Year awards
and receiving two BAFTA Video Game Awards for Best Story.
About Skybound Games
Skybound Games is a division of Skybound
Entertainment with the capabilities to license and produce tabletop and video
games. The team works closely with creators to expand their unique and
exceptional IP to new platforms. On the licensing side, they also work with the
industry’s leading publishers, developers, and investors to extend Skybound’s
library of IP across all gaming platforms.
Skybound’s The
Walking Dead has been expanded across platforms including a mobile
game with Scopely, a PC/console game with Telltale, and a card game titled The Walking Dead: Something to Fear
coming in 2019. Additional projects on the videogame slate include Slime Rancher, Baldur’s Gate and Super Dinosaur. The
current tabletop slate includes The
Grimm Forest, Pitchstorm and Superfight.
The World’s
Best-selling Home Computer – Re-Reborn
Full sized version of the 80’s best-selling
home computer available on 5th December 2019
1 July 2019, Sydney, Australia – A timeless classic is being given a new lease of life with the launch of a full-sized version of THEC64®. Developed by Retro Games Ltd. and distributed by Koch Media, THEC64 is a fully licensed reimagining of the 80’s bestselling home computer.
Following its launch in 1982, the C64 home
computer went on to dominate the home computer scene throughout the 1980s.
Millions of units were sold worldwide and hold a special place in the hearts of
its former owners. 37 years later and it’s back again!
The full sized THEC64 has a full working
keyboard, comes with an
updated micro switch classic joystick which plugs into one of the four USB
ports, and connects to
any modern TV via HDMI. It features three switchable modes – boot
straight into original C64 BASIC, VIC20 BASIC or switch to the Games Carousel
and play one of the 64 built in games in 50Hz or 60Hz, with optional CRT Filters/Screen modes.
As well as the classic C64 and VIC20 BASIC
modes, the pre-installed games include such classics as California Games,
Paradroid and Boulder Dash; with new additions like Attack of the Mutant
Camels, Hover Bovver, Iridis Alpha, and Gridrunner; topped off with the
recently released shoot ‘em up Galencia and text adventure Planet of Death to
let you relive the glory days of true keyboard gaming! You can even load and
save your own C64 and VIC20 games via USB flash drive as well as access multi
disc titles.
“We are delighted to be working with Koch Media
once more to bring back even more of the most loved retro games ever on two of
the most iconic home computers of all time, and which now has a full working
keyboard”, said
Paul Andrews, Retro Games’ Managing Director. “THEC64 full size is a
reimagining of the classic C64 computer and the second in a planned series of
products on the way.”
THEC64 will hit the shops on December 5th
2019 with a suggested retail price of $199.95.
Included in the box with THEC64
is a 1.5m (5 foot) wired USB micro switch classic joystick (with added function
keys for game specific modes), a USB charging cable and USB AC power adapter,
and an HDMI cable (both 1.2m (4 foot) in length) allowing full compatibility
with all modern TVs. Other features include a save game function,
selectable 50Hz or 60Hz screen refresh and pixel filter options such as pixel
perfect, CRT and scanline emulation. Also upload your own files, games
and firmware revisions via USB flash drive.
THEC64 INCLUDED GAMES LIST
Alleykat, Anarchy, Attack of
the Mutant Camels, Avenger, Battle Valley, Bear Bovver, Boulder Dash, Bounder,
California Games, Chips Challenge, Confuzion, Cosmic Causeway, Cyberdyne
Warrior, Cybernoid II, Deflektor, Destroyer, Everyone’s a Wally, Firelord,
Galencia, Gateway to Apshai, Gribbly’s Day Out, Gridrunner (VIC 20), Heartland,
Herobotix, Highway Encounter, Hover Bovver, Impossible Mission, Impossible
Mission II, IO, Iridis Alpha, Jumpman, Mega Apocalypse, Mission AD, Monty Mole,
Monty on the Run, Nebulus, Netherworld, Nodes of Yesod, Paradroid, Pitstop II,
Planet of Death, Psychedelia (VIC 20), Ranarama, Robin of the Wood, Silicon
Warrior, Skate Crazy, Speedball 2, Spindizzy, Steel, Street Sports Baseball,
Street Sports Basketball, Summer Games II (includes Summer Games events), Super
Cycle, Sword of Fargoal, Temple of Apshai Trilogy, The Arc of Yesod, Thing
Bounces Back, Thing on a Spring, Trailblazer, Uridium, Who Dares Wins II,
Winter Games, World Games, Zynaps
About Retro Games
Retro Games Ltd is made up of
people with a combined games industry experience of over 100 years. Having
successfully produced and released many games across many formats, such the
C64, Spectrum, GBA, Wii and more. Members of the team also successfully bought
to market the C64DTV direct to TV C64 games console, and Nintendo Wii C64
games. Based in the UK but operating on a global basis.
