DRAGON BALL FIGHTERZ – WORLD TOUR RETURNS FOR A SECOND ROUND IN 2019/2020

The Global Fighting Tournament Kicks off at the CEO Fighting Game Championships from June 28^th – 30^th in Daytona Beach, Florida

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (June 18, 2019) – Leading anime video game developer and publisher BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announced the return of the DRAGON BALL FighterZ – World Tour in 2019/2020, following the breakout success of the inaugural championship in the 2018/2019 season.  

The DRAGON BALL FighterZ – World Tour is a global tournament series that runs for 8-9 months from June 2019 to the beginning of 2020. Players from around the world will compete throughout the year to decide a Grand Champion at the DRAGON BALL FighterZ – World Tour Red Bull Finals in France.

The top 16 players will be decided based on winner-takes-all Saga events, points accumulated across the tour at Saga and ‘Tenkaichi’ Events, or through the Last Chance Qualifier.

There will be three Saga events across the tour – EVO, DRAGON BALL FighterZ – World Tour Red Bull Saga Spain, and DRAGON BALL FighterZ – World Tour Red Bull Saga Japan – with the winner of each securing their spot in the finals. Twelve additional spots will be given to those players with the highest total points rankings at the end of the tour, including points gained at Saga events and Tenkaichi Events.

Tenkaichi Events will be offline events spanning the globe, enabling players to compete for points and climb the rankings. Further details of these events will be revealed soon. Players can register to take part in the first Tenkaichi Event, CEO, here.

The final spot will be given to one player at the Last Chance Qualifier, hosted in France the day before the Grand Final.

For more information about the tour, participation rules, or the tour’s points system, please visit the official DRAGON BALL FighterZ – World Tour website at: www.dbfzworldtour.com.

DRAGON BALL FighterZ is available now for Xbox One, PlayStation®4, and PC.  For more information regarding other products from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.com, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS, or join the conversation on Twitter 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

Platformer with Strategic and Narrative Elements of Classic JRPGs Launching in Early Access

June 18th, 2019 — Jelle Van Doorne is happy to announce his platforming JRPG Viola — coming next month to Steam! 

Play as Viola, a young girl trapped inside the fantasy world of a magic violin. Follow her quest as she makes friends and unlocks the mystery of a fantastical musical world. While platforming across the world you’ll seamlessly engage in turn-based battles. To win these battles you’ll meet a colorful cast of 10+ characters to join your party! Viola is not a passive RPG. Attacks require the player to time their button taps, and to unleash spells you’ll have to follow a series of rhythm game-esque inputs.

Viola and her new friends will also play music together. Certain songs and characters will unlock different passages and secrets throughout the world. A humorous and emotional story, Viola is about learning to love yourself.

Viola is currently set to launch in July 2019 as a Steam Early Access release on Windows PC for $9.99, with a full launch planned for 2020.

To learn more, visit: http://www.jvandoorne.com/viola.html/

Developer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jellevandoorne

About Jelle Van Doorne

Jelle van Doorne is a solo game creator from the Netherlands. After being laid off from his industry job, he set out to create his own games; doing everything from programming to animation, with a focus on character and narrative.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today released a new Field Bosses Trailer for its upcoming free-to-play title, Bless Unleashed. As players traverse across the world in Bless Unleashed, they will encounter many field bosses who present unique challenges and rewards. In order to take down these fearsome foes, players must band together in order to have a chance at surviving.
 
Watch the Field Bosses Trailer here:

Bless Unleashed takes place in an untamed world with a rich backstory created with hardcore MMO players in mind. With deep combo-driven mechanics, player customization, and cooperative (PvE) and competitive (PvP) multiplayer, there is an endless amount of content and gameplay possibilities to keep players engaged. Developed using Unreal Engine 4, Bless Unleashed brings unparalleled visuals to a fully realized fantasy world, offering one of the most stunning MMORPGs produced for console players. Players adventure across an open persistent world where mythical beasts roam the land and player vs. player battles can take place at any time.
 
Bless Unleashed for Xbox One will be available in 2019. For more information about Bless Unleashed, please visit…
 

The official Bless Unleashed website: https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/bless-unleashed
 
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Jurassic World Evolution: Claire’s Sanctuary available now on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

New premium downloadable content pack from Frontier and Universal Games and Digital Platforms transports players into a race against time to rescue the dinosaurs from Isla Nublar in a new standalone campaign, starring Bryce Dallas Howard as Claire Dearing

Cambridge, UK – 18 June 2019 – Frontier Developments plc today announced the Jurassic World Evolution: Claire’s Sanctuary premium downloadable content pack is available for download for PC, the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and the Xbox One all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. Based on Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s blockbuster franchise, and created in collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms, Jurassic World Evolution: Claire’s Sanctuary expands the game with new missions, new dinosaurs and an all-new Jurassic World Evolution story.

See the Jurassic World Evolution: Claire’s Sanctuary announce trailer here:

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Killing Floor 2’s Summer Event is Back and Kickin’ Brass

Tripwire Interactive is Bringing the Seasonal Heat with Killing Floor 2’s Steampunk Summer Event

ROSWELL, Ga. – June 18, 2019 – Publisher and developer Tripwire Interactive, creators of the critically acclaimed Killing Floor 2 and Red Orchestra franchises, today released Killing Floor 2’s latest free content update, Killing Floor 2: Back & Kickin’ Brass. Players on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam can jump into Killing Floor 2: Back & Kickin’ Brass today, which kicks-off the summer event with a brass-load of new content, along with some frightening familiar faces. To celebrate the Summer Content Update, Tripwire has kicked off an extra-long Free Weekend on Steam starting later today and ending at 10 a.m. PDT on Tuesday June 25, 2019. During the Free Weekend the game will be discounted on Steam! Check the official Steam page for more details.

Killing Floor 2: Back & Kickin’ Brass introduces a new game mode, “Objective.” Objective mode brings unique animations, interface elements, environmental tasks, special effects, cinematics, and more all together to create a fresh narrative experience for Killing Floor 2 players. That’s not the only Brass-kicking addition! Killing Floor 2: Back & Kickin’ Brass includesa brand-new map, “Steam Fortress,” which arrives with two new kick-brass weapons: the seal squeal and medic bat.

Killing Floor 2 players will also get a blast from the past with the return of the Summer Sideshow Zeds and the continuation of the steampunk adventures of Lockheart, where players can assist Lockheart in repairing and refueling his rocket in order to blast off and begin an assault on the moon!

Killing Floor 2: Back & Kickin’ Brass also includes other exiting updates, like the addition of prestige rank 5 and limited-time skins, objectives, and cosmetics. For full details on today’s launch of the summer event, head to the Killing Floor 2: Back & Kickin’ Brass 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 on PlayStation®4.

For more information on Killing Floor 2, please visit the official website. To stay up to date on the latest from Tripwire Interactive, please follow the team Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

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. Led by John Gibson, 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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THE KING OF FIGHTERS STRIKE DEAD OR ALIVE 6

Two Stunning New Characters Join Team NINJA’s Lethal Line-up of Combatants

Hertfordshire, 18^th June 2019 – KOEI TECMO Europe and Team NINJA announced the addition of the first two DLC characters entering the DEAD OR ALIVE 6 universe, THE KING OF FIGHTERS’ own Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond. These new characters, available now, are being offered as part of DOA6’s Season Pass 1, and will also be available for purchase individually – with separate costume packs available per fighter. A special character and costume bundle will also be offered that includes both SNK favourites, complete with five outfits each for a discounted price.

Mai Shiranui, known to KING OF FIGHTERS fans as “The Alluring Ninja,” is a kunoichi (female ninja) and the successor of the Shiranui style ninjutsu. The nimble fighter uses large fans as weapons, generating flames from attacks as she shows no mercy on opponents mesmerised by her flashy attire.

Joining Mai in DEAD OR ALIVE 6 is “The Ice Doll,” Kula Diamond. Diamond favours quick strikes and unexpected transitions to special attacks through the use of cancels. She has the power to utilise ice in her assaults, taking advantage of frozen opponents thanks to her ability to instantly freeze water particles in mid-air. A modified human created by the NESTS organisation, Diamond’s conception has come with complications – including an odd addiction to candy and the fact that she appears much younger than her actual age.

DEAD OR ALIVE 6 is available now for the PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and digitally on Windows PC via Steam®.

For the latest information, please visit our official website at https://www.teamninja-studio.com/doa6/. Also, be sure to Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DeadorAliveGame; and Follow us on Twitter @DOATEC_OFFICIAL.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

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

Specialty: mobile hits with cross-platform potential

Strengths: an experienced crew using cutting-edge tech including Unreal Engine 4

Objective: shipping outstanding mobile titles and discovering talented studios

June 18, 2019 — Wargaming has launched a new business unit, Wargaming Nexus, to implement and further the company’s strategic initiatives in the mobile gaming sector by developing products with high market potential and novel gameplay mechanics. Wargaming Nexus will create its own breakthrough titles and seek out prospective hits from external studios to publish. The new unit will be helmed by Mike Belton, one of the key contributors to Wargaming’s success as the company’s Head of Global Marketing and PR of 10 years and the Head of Publishing in the CIS region of 2 years.

“The founding principle of Wargaming Nexus is innovativeness—in team building, work practices, the tech used, and the products delivered,” says Mike Belton. “We are putting together a strong collective of highly skilled professionals from all over the globe. Our current crew is made up of tried and tested Wargaming fighters possessing a broad range of expertise and a deep understanding of gamers’ tastes and desires. Combining all these factors shall contribute to our success.”

The idea behind Wargaming Nexus was conceived in 2018 with the start of a partnership between Wargaming and Epic Games that was announced at WG Fest in Moscow and included a set of initiatives aimed at taking the Eastern European mobile games market to the next level. Since then, Epic’s Unreal Engine 4 has become a staple tech for Wargaming when prototyping and developing new gaming projects. This prompted the decision to set up a new business division within the company to fully capitalize on the capabilities of UE4 and other advanced solutions when delivering breakthrough mobile titles with great cross-platform prospects.

Over the last six months, Wargaming Nexus has engaged into dozens of partnerships with Eastern and Central European studios using UE4, and six projects with innovative gaming mechanics have already reached the prototype stage.

Wargaming Nexus is on the lookout for both partner studios well versed in prototyping and building their projects with Unreal Engine 4, and top-notch professionals with firm roots in the mobile games industry who are ready to join a dream team with ambitious goals. Interested? Please e-mail business offers and resumes to [email protected].

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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

GLOBAL GAMING PHENOMENON FORTNITE RETURNS TO THE MELBOURNE ESPORTS OPEN

ESL and TEG Live have today announced that this year’s Melbourne Esports Open™will feature the return of the smash hit from Epic Games, Fortnite.

Across the weekend of Saturday 31 August and Sunday 1 September, Fortnite fans will be able to join the action on an expanded “Fortnite Stage” in Margaret Court Arena, with action from the stage being broadcast in front of a live audience and online. Fans will also have the chance to play alongside popular content creators including ‘The Misfits’ on stage, with open tournaments running throughout both show days.

Melbourne & Olympic Parks is fast becoming an epicentre for Fortnite after the successful running of the “Fortnite Summer Smash” at this year’s Australian Open.

Fortnite will also be featured with the “Fortnite Free-Play Field” – an area within the “JB Hi-Fi Game On Zone” which in 2019 expands into Melbourne Arena – offering attendees the chance to get hands-on with one of twenty consoles that will be available for play across the weekend.

Each day, an all-ages dance competition will give entrants the chance to get up on stage and perform their favourite Fortnite dance moves, with prizes up for grabs for the best performances.

Senior Vice President of ESL Asia-Pacific Japan, Nick Vanzetti said; “Fortnite was a massive part of the Melbourne Esports Open last year, with players of all ages competing on stage in Margaret Court Arena.  We’re excited to show Fortnite fans what we have in store for MEO 2019.”

Following the success of the inaugural Melbourne Esports Open™ in 2018, which saw 12,000 esports fans attend across the two days, the 2019 event will expand to include activities within Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne Arena and Grand Slam Oval.

Ticket Information

Fans can enjoy a weekend at the Open from as little as $37.90 (Junior 2-day Ground Pass), with single-day tickets starting at $19.90 (Junior Saturday Ground Pass).  For tickets and further information head to the Melbourne Esports Open website http://melbourneesportsopen.com.au or ticketek.com.au.

The Melbourne Esports Open is presented with the support of the Victorian Government via its tourism and major events agency Visit Victoria.

Mindfreak Wins MTN DEW® AMP® GAME FUEL® Open Bracket Amateur Tournament

2019 Call of Duty® World League Championship Returns to Los Angeles, Aug. 14 – 18

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – June 17, 2019 –With a massive crowd of Call of Duty esports fans in attendance, 100 Thieves rallied through strong competition to capture the CWL Anaheim Cup, the team’s second major event victory of the 2019 CWL season, presented by PlayStation®4. Gen.G, OpTic Gaming and and FaZe Clan rounded-out the remaining top four placing Pro teams. The thrilling three-day event set at the packed Anaheim Convention Center featured teams from around the world competing in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4.

100 Thieves took home the championship led by the impressive play of Austin ‘SlasheR’ Liddicoat, who was named CWL Anaheim MVP following the team’s victory on Sunday.

Over 100 amateur teams competed for a dedicated prize pool in the CWL Anaheim MTN DEW^® AMP^® GAME FUEL^® Open Bracket. Mindfreak emerged as amateur champions of the event. Both 100 Thieves and Mindfreak have each won back-to-back events; both earning titles the May 2019 major tournament CWL London.

During the event broadcast, the Call of Duty World League announced Los Angeles will be the destination for the 2019 Call of Duty World League Championship. Taking place from August 14-18, 2019, at the UCLA Pauley Pavilion, the final event of the 2019 season will feature 32 teams from around the world as they compete for prizing and a chance to etch their name into the storied Call of Duty World League Championship trophy. All 16 teams in the CWL Pro League will compete at the Championship event, with the remaining 16 teams determined through final placements at the CWL Finals, taking place in Miami from July 19-21, 2019.

CWL Anaheim action was streamed live to fans worldwide on MLG.com/CallofDuty and Twitch.tv/CallofDuty, as well as, in the live event viewer center within Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 exclusively on PlayStation 4. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is published by Activision®, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) and developed by Treyarch.

Visit CallofDuty.com/esports and follow the Call of Duty World League on Twitter and Instagram for more information and the latest updates related to the CWL, including the start date for ticket sales to the 2019 Call of Duty World League Championship. For live broadcasts and Video on Demand, visit MLG.com/CallofDuty and YouTube.com/CODWorldLeague.

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, Inc. (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 dates, features and events of the CWL Pro League, CWL Anaheim, CWL Finals, and the CWL Championship 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 10-K 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.

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