ASSASSIN’S CREED^® REBELLION NOW AVAILABLE ON MOBILE

Join more than three million pre-registered players and experience a completely new take on the acclaimed Assassin’s Creed^® franchise on iPhone, iPad and Android devices

Sydney, Australia — November 21, 2018 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed^® Rebellion, a free-to-play strategy RPG mobile game from the award-winning Assassin’s Creed universe, is now available on the App Store for iPhone and iPad, as well as Google Play for Android devices.

Developed by Behaviour Interactive, in collaboration with Ubisoft Montreal, Assassin’s Creed Rebellion is a completely new Assassin’s Creed experience that allows players to engage with fan favorite Assassins from different eras. In the game, set in Spain during the height of the Inquisition, players manage their own fortress and forge their own Brotherhood by recruiting and training more than 40 Assassins. As they upgrade skills and become more powerful, players will spark the rebellion against the Templars and lead epic missions with custom teams of three Assassins from their Brotherhood. With multiple combat styles, players can tackle missions in various ways by utilizing stealth, assassinating or directly attacking the Templars to weaken their oppressive grip on Spain and put an end to their reign.

For the first time in franchise history, Assassin’s Creed Rebellion contains a full roster of legendary characters, including Ezio, Aguilar, Shao Jun, Claudia and Machiavelli, with more than 20 new unlockable characters created exclusively for the game. Players will explore different settings from the franchise during time-limited events, including Ancient Greece in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey^®, to compete with other players in the event leaderboard and to earn exclusive new heroes like Alexios and Kassandra.

Assassin’s Creed Rebellion also features optimizations on the new iPad Pro, incorporating a new level of technical and visual performance. With higher texture resolutions, improvement on 3D-model rendering and overall performance optimization, the quality of the game and the player experience is completely transformed.

Assassin’s Creed Rebellion is available now on the App Store for iPhone and iPad and Google Play worldwide.

For more information on Ubisoft mobile games, please visit www.ubisoft.com.

For more information about Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, please visit assassinscreed.com.

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 2017–18 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,732 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com.

© 2018 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Assassin’s Creed, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

Storm Boy: The Game Soars to Consoles, PC, Mobile Today

Classic Australian Children’s Book Comes to Life

SYDNEY, NSW – Nov. 20, 2018 – Storm Boy: The Game, an adaptation of the classic novella exploring the friendship between a child and his pet pelican, lands today on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows PC, Mac, iOS, and Android.

Developed by Blowfish Studios, Storm Boy: The Game follows a young child living with his father on the South Australian coastline, who rescues and befriends a baby pelican, Mr. Percival.

Alongside the retelling of Colin Thiele’s beloved story, Storm Boy: The Game features a diverse collection of entertaining and relaxing minigames. Toss fish into baby pelicans’ mouths to help them grow. Play fetch with Mr. Percival and see how far he’ll go to retrieve the ball. Surf the sands, sail the seas, and soar the skies around pristine beaches and beautiful lagoons.

“Storm Boy means so much to us at Blowfish Studios,” said Ellen Jurik, game director, Storm Boy: The Game. “It’s been a wonderful opportunity to adapt this classic Australian story into an interactive medium and we’re proud to share our work with the world.”

Storm Boy: The Game is out now in English for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Steam, and the Mac App Store for $5.99 USD. iOS and Android versions are available for $2.99 USD.

To learn more, visit Storm Boy: The Game’s official website or follow @StormBoyTheGame and @BlowfishStudios for news and updates.

About Blowfish Studios
Blowfish Studios is a Sydney-based Australian independent game developer and publisher. The team strives to release original multiplatform games with diverse feature sets that appeal to a broad audience, and to have fun in the process!

To learn more about Blowfish Studios, please visit the team’s official website.

New Holland Publishers
Proudly Australian and the official publishers and IP Holder of Storm Boy by the late Colin Thiele.

newhollandpublishers.com

Deep Silver Details New Pathfinder: Kingmaker DLC

Three Incoming Additions to the Engrossing RPG will Expand the Adventure

Larkspur, Calif. – Nov. 20, 2018 – Publisher Deep Silver and developer Owlcat Games today detailed three pieces of upcoming content planned for the classically influenced RPG Pathfinder: Kingmaker, with The Wildcards DLC set to kick things off when it launches alongside the season pass on Dec. 8. Adventurers can now purchase the season pass on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/937800/Pathfinder_Kingmaker__Season_Pass/) or add it to their wishlist on GOG (https://www.gog.com/game/pathfinder_kingmaker_season_pass).

Owlcat’s additions to the Stolen Lands, Pathfinder: Kingmaker’s lawless fantasy world, will offer new locations, companions, items, and game modes. The DLC will be available together as a one-time purchase via the game’s Season Pass or as standalone reasons to return to the game’s enthralling universe.

DLC #1 – “The Wildcards”

Encounter the Tiefling Kineticist, a new playable character serving as the debut of her race and character class, complete with her own rich and engaging storyline.

Head of Owlcat Games Oleg Shpilchevsky explains, “A new playable race! During the poll to decide which bonus race we were going to add to the game, one particular option was requested a lot \ Tieflings, the people with a drop of demonic blood in their veins. They didn’t make it into the base game, but became the natural choice for the first piece of post-release content.”

DLC #2 – “Varnhold’s Lot”

Brave the challenges of a new bonus campaign. While celebrating victory at Jamandi Aldori’s mansion, adventurers meet another hero of the Stolen Lands: the mercenary captain Maegar Varn. While building a barony in the Shrike Hills and Narlmarshes, Varn and his people are establishing the nation of Varnhold in the rocky foothills of Dunsward.

This new story explores the challenges faced by Varn’s party in its venture, and the consequences of choices made can be exported and implemented into Pathfinder: Kingmaker’s main campaign. This exciting new side story equals the size of one chapter of the game’s central campaign and will take 6-12 hours to complete, depending on preferred playstyle.

DLC #3 – “Beneath The Stolen Lands”

For the days where jumping into an unpredictable gauntlet of combat sounds more enticing than discovering the Stolen Lands’ rich lore, this DLC will introduce a rogue-like randomly generated endless dungeon, complete with a new unique boss. The dungeon offers two options. It can be explored in a separate game or experienced within an adventurer’s main campaign.

Pathfinder: Kingmaker DLC Pricing

• Pathfinder: Kingmaker – Season Pass – On sale Dec. 6, 2018 ($24.99)
• DLC 1 – “The Wildcards” – On sale Dec. 6, 2018 ($7.99)
• DLC 2 – “Varnhold’s Lot” – February 2019* ($11.99)
• DLC 3 – “Beneath The Stolen Lands” – April 2019* ($9.99)

*dates are estimates and are subject to change. All DLC content requires the base game Pathfinder:Kingmaker in order to play.

For the latest on Pathfinder: Kingmaker, visit Owlcat Games’ official website (https://owlcatgames.com/) and make following Deep Silver on Twitter your active quest (https://twitter.com/deepsilver).

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About Owlcat Games
Owlcat Games was founded in 2016 as part of a pilot initiative of My.com. The team is led by veteran game designers behind titles like Heroes of Might and Magic V, Silent Storm, Etherlords, Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul and other games. Team members also took part in the development of popular MMO titles, Allods Online and Skyforge. The first project unveiled by Owlcat Games is Pathfinder: Kingmaker, an isometric computer RPG based on the highly popular Pathfinder pen-and-paper roleplaying game by Paizo Inc.

About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favourite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.

About My.com
My.com is a global online services platform which focuses on North America and Europe with offices in Amsterdam (NL) and San Jose (US). My.com comprises myMail, MAPS.ME, myTarget, and online and mobile games. My.com publishes award winning online gaming experiences including Armoured Warfare, Skyforge and Revelation Online. Its mobile communications and entertainment services and apps facilitate its multimillion user base in pursuing their business goals – and let them relax and have a good time gaming in-between. Copyright © 2018 My.com. For more information, visit My.com

About Deep Silver

Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds. Deep Silver works with its partners to achieve a maximum of success while maintaining the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires.

Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island, and the grim post-apocalyptic future of the Metro series. Deep Silver also owns the development studios Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, and Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com.

All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.

PUBG MOBILE Version 0.9.5 Content Update Drops with Royale Pass Season 4

The latest update for PUBG MOBILE introduces a number of new weapons, an all-new Scooter vehicle, dynamic weather in the Sanhok map and the highly-anticipated Royal Pass Season 4, which includes all kinds of rare outfits, new hairstyles and more. The update goes live today on the App Store and Google Play.

The most important update will be Royale Pass Season 4. With royale pass, players complete daily and weekly missions to earn points and increase their rank. Players can complete a certain number of missions every week will win additional crates and currency. The Royale Pass Season 4 delivers all new details, including:

• • More firearm finishes, rare outfits, new character faces and hairstyles;
  • Fine-tuning of the redemption feature;
  • Additional Mission Cards;
  • New event where packs are discounted heavily during Black Friday.

To check out the Royale Pass Season 4 introduction, please click the video

The Version 0.9.5 content update also delivers additional new features, including:

• New M762 automatic rifle, available in all maps;
• New Sanhok vehicle: Scooter;
• Added dynamic weather to Sanhok;
• Added hardcore mode to provide the same experience as PC;
• Increased odds of certain crate drops.

PUBG MOBILE earns nomination for Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2018

Gaming awards season is nearly here, and PUBG MOBILE is already making waves. PUBG MOBILE recently captured Mobile Game of the Year from the Golden Joystick Awards and a nomination from Google Play as a Fan Favorite, and will look to continue its momentum in December during The Game Awards 2018. The game has been nominated for Best Mobile Game.

Fan voting is underway, with the winners being announced globally online on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. PST.

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Get incredible deals on PlayStation®VR with our Black Friday promotion

Save on PlayStation®VR Starter Pack and discover a host of popular titles at a brand new low price

Sydney, 20^th November:  Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) continues its Black Friday deals, unveiling incredible discounts across PlayStation®VR (PS VR) hardware and a great new lower price on a huge range of software.

Black Friday Deal: PS VR Starter Pack:

Featuring everything you need to dive head-first into amazing and immersive new worlds, between now and 2^nd December the PS VR Starter Pack is available to pick up for under $299.99 AUD.

Pack contains:

• PS VR headset
• PlayStation Camera
• Digital voucher for PlayStation VR Worlds

PS VR Games deals:

With over 200 games and experiences available on PS VR, there is something to suit everyone’s taste and there’s always something new to discover.  For players looking to expand on their library of games, we are pleased to announce a permanent price drop on some of PS VR’s most popular titles and bundles:

• Driveclub VR ($24.95 AUD)
• Battlezone ($24.95 AUD)
• RIGS ($24.95 AUD)
• StarBlood Arena ($24.95 AUD)
• Farpoint ($24.95 AUD)
• The Inpatient ($24.95 AUD)
• Bravo Team ($39.95 AUD)
• Bravo Team Aim Controller Bundle ($99.95 AUD)
• Firewall ($33.95 AUD)
• Firewall Aim Controller Bundle ($99.95 AUD)
• Eve Valkyrie ($24.95 AUD)
• Robinson: The Journey ($24.95 AUD)

Not just a Black Friday one off, these titles and bundles are permanently available at these new low prices; why not pick up a selection ahead of the holidays!

There is an epic range of games soon to land on PS VR (including the much anticipated Borderlands 2 VR, Blood & Truth, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown and Star Child),  so there has never been a better time to begin your PS VR journey.

To check out the latest bargains, Players can stay up-to-date on current and upcoming deals at PlayStation’s Black Friday website. 

About Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Ltd

Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe (SIEE), headquartered in London, UK, is responsible for the PlayStation® brand and family of products and services within the 109 territories serviced by SIEE as a regional headquarters for Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE). PlayStation has delivered innovation to the market since the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. The PlayStation family of products and services include PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Vita, PlayStation®3, PlayStation™Store, PlayStation®Plus, PlayStation™Video, PlayStation™Music, PlayStation™Now and acclaimed PlayStation software titles from SIE Worldwide Studios.

The Settlers^® History Collection is now available

Beloved Strategy Build-Up Series The Settlers^® Launches History Collection

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — November 20, 2018 — Ubisoft has announced the release of The Settlers^® History Collection for Windows PC on Uplay. Developed by Ubisoft Blue Byte, The Settlers History Collection contains all seven main titles of the strategy build-up series, along with all expansions. Every game has received updates to run on modern PCs with Windows 10 support as well as other improvements to the original versions. The Settlers History Collection is available digitally on Uplay, and each game can also be purchased individually.

Developed by Blue Byte and created by Volker Wertich, The Settlers games have allowed millions of players worldwide to experience the brand-defining “wuselig” feeling of the world of The Settlers. Each game requires players to establish and grow a medieval-themed town by creating production chains for goods and by exploring and conquering new territories.

The Settlers History Collection includes the following games:

• The Settlers (1993) History Edition – Turn back the clock 25 years and relive the fascination of this gaming classic! This edition includes the base game with improvements such as Windows 10 support, different game speed options and classic RTS controls.
• The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici (1996) History Edition – As leader of the Romans, you take over the responsibility for the fate of your people. This edition includes the base game and The Settlers II Mission CD. Improvements include Windows 10 support, auto save, 4K support, mouse, keyboard and controller support for split-screen mode.
• The Settlers III (1998) History Edition – A strategy-filled fantasy civilization simulation in which your industrious subjects construct buildings, produce goods and conquer new lands. This edition includes The Settlers III, The Settlers III Mission CD and the expansion pack Quest of the Amazons. Improvements include Windows 10 support, auto save, 4K support, dual monitor support and online multiplayer via Uplay.
• The Settlers IV (2001) History Edition – Choose one of four playable groups – the Romans, the Vikings, the Mayans or the Trojans – to face the threat of the Dark Tribe. This edition includes The Settlers IV, The Settlers IV Mission CD and the add-on The Settlers IV – The Trojans and the Elixir of Power. Improvements include Windows 10 support, auto save, 4K support, dual monitor support and online multiplayer via Uplay.
• The Settlers: Heritage of Kings (2005) History Edition – Dive into enthralling build-up matches and real-time fights, as manifold landscapes await to be explored and populated. This edition includes the main game plus both Improvements include Windows 10 support and online multiplayer via Uplay.
• The Settlers: Rise of an Empire (2007) History Edition – Build vibrant cities in a medieval world. Increase the wealth of your empire and to go down in history as a legendary king. This edition includes the main game and the expansion The Eastern Realm. Improvements include Windows 10 support and online multiplayer via Uplay.
• The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom (2010) History Edition – Experience the new world of Settlers – in the midst of green forests and lush meadows, it will bustle again. Whether as a well-read scientist, crafty merchant or brave general, it is up to you to build a prosperous kingdom with power and prestige. This edition includes the main game and all available DLCs. Improvements include Windows 10 support and permanent Internet connection no longer required.

For more information about The Settlers and The Settlers History Collection, please visit thesettlers-alliance.com and ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/the-settlers-history-collection/.

For the latest on The Settlers and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

About Ubisoft Blue Byte

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2018, Ubisoft Blue Byte is one of the pioneers of the German games industry. At two sites in Düsseldorf and Mainz, Blue Byte develops high-class strategy games such as The Settlers and Anno which are played by millions of gamers around the globe. Both studios are also successfully co-developing big Ubisoft brands, such as Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, For Honor and Skull & Bones on which the teams work in close collaboration with leading Ubisoft studios. Blue Byte’s international team of 400+ developers is dedicated to create memorable and inspiring gaming experiences while using and supporting the latest technologies and platforms. Ubisoft Berlin, which opened in early 2018, is part of the Ubisoft Blue Byte studio network. Learn more about Ubisoft Blue Byte at www.bluebyte.com.

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 2017–18 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,732 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com.

© 2018 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. The Settlers, Blue Byte, and the Blue Byte logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft GmbH in the US and/or other countries.

Screencheat: Unplugged Locked and Loaded for Nov. 29 Nintendo Switch™ Release

Available now for Pre-order, Discounted via the Nintendo eShop

MELBOURNE, VIC. – 20 Nov. 2018 – Screencheat: Unplugged, a fully remastered and revamped version of the chaotic party split-screen first-person shooter where everyone is invisible, blasts its way to Nintendo Switch™ on Nov. 29, 2018.

Samurai Punk’s Screencheat: Unplugged features a myriad of improvements over the original release, as well as alterations tailored just for the Nintendo Switch™, including: a graphical overhaul with more vibrant and clear visuals designed with the portable screen in mind, new and remixed maps, remastered weapons, an updated UI, full support for single Joy-Con™, dual Joy-Con™, and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller inputs, and an entirely new soundtrack introducing a fresh and mischievous medley of energetic tracks to enjoy.

Wield a wacky arsenal of one-hit kill weapons ranging from blunderbusses and hobby horses to candelabras and explosive teddy bears. Since all characters are invisible, players must watch their opponents’ screens to know their locations; screen-cheating is not only encouraged, it’s necessary. The 11 levels are divided into color-coded areas filled with memorable landmarks, allowing positions to be pinpointed with ease.

Screencheat: Unplugged touts a range of recognizable game modes, like My First Deathmatch and Hillcampers, as well as decidedly less-familiar ones, such as Murder Mystery and the confetti-filled piñata-based experience Capture the Fun, which use the game’s distinctive premise in fascinating ways. This variety is reflective of the full experience, which is brimming with customization options allowing players to tune the experience to their personal tastes.

“Screencheat is a special party game that puts an inventive spin on a familiar experience,” said Nicholas McDonnell, managing director, Samurai Punk. “Our team are huge fans of the Switch, and its multiplayer focus in particular, so creating this new version of the game made perfect sense.”

Screencheat: Unplugged will retail for $12.99 / €11.99 / £10.79 / A$17.99 via the Nintendo eShop, where it is now available for pre-order with a limited-time 25% discount. The game will feature English, French, Russian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, and Korean language options with Simplified Chinese and Japanese being added in an upcoming patch.

For more information about Screencheat: Unplugged, please visit the official website, check out the Samurai Punk Discord, and follow the studio on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

About Samurai Punk
Samurai Punk is Melbourne-based independent team dedicated to making games with love and care. The studio imbues its projects, which include Screencheat, The American Dream, Feather, Hazumino, and more, with the group’s rebellious spirit and playful sense of humor.

GET YOUR BUILD ON! PROJECT HIGHRISE: ARCHITECT’S EDITION OUT NOW

Hit tower simulator breaks ground on PC, PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch

Ridgewood, New Jersey (November 13, 2018)  – Kalypso Media and SomaSim are excited to announce the launch of the hit tower simulation game Project Highrise: Architect’s Edition on PC, PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, marking Kalypso’s first ever release on a Nintendo platform.

As well as bringing all the content from the original Project Highrise base game, the new Architect’s Edition also packs in the Las Vegas DLC as well as the content packs Miami Malls, Tokyo Towers, London Life and the brand-new Brilliant Berlin in one definitive edition. Your job as architect and developer is to build world-famous skyscrapers that will be the envy of the entire city, masterpieces of art and engineering. But a skyscraper is more than just steel and glass – it’s an intricate ecosystem, full of people that live and work in the building. They become a complex machine that needs your steady hand to keep running smoothly and efficiently.

From the moment you break ground, every decision rests with you. As the architect you must coordinate the construction of everything – every wall and wire, every office and apartment. As the building owner you must keep your tenants happy – and paying rent on time. As a savvy developer you must keep an eye on the bottom line and invest in the future. Succeed and you will reap the rewards of a prestigious address where everyone will clamor to live and work. Fail and you will watch tenants leave in disgust, taking their business elsewhere and leaving your reputation in tatters.

Will you create an exclusive office highrise that attracts business leaders from around the world? Will you construct luxury apartments in the sky, penthouses for the elite and playgrounds for the famous? Perhaps greed will get the better of you and you’ll build a tenement building that trades tenant happiness for loads of cash? All these choices and more are yours. Success is entirely in your hands.

A new trailer is now available showing some of the intuitive building mechanics and fun tools available for keeping your tenants happy.

Features of Project Highrise: Architect’s Edition

•    The console version contains the Project Highrise base game along with the Las Vegas DLC and content packs Miami Malls, Tokyo Towers,  London Life and the brand new Brilliant Berlin.
•    Experience a deep and complex simulation of a modern skyscraper.
•    Create gleaming commercial towers for titans of trade looking for the perfect downtown office
•    Build residential blocks of apartments that cater to those seeking a home in the sky
•    Keep business travellers and tourists happy in soaring hotel towers
•    Host exclusive events in massive convention centers and famous concert halls
•    Entice visitors into your opulent shopping mall with irresistible restaurants and chic shops
•    Explore open sandbox play and build your dream skyscraper with several difficulty levels and starting conditions
•    Conquer the campaign over 29 challenging scenarios.
•    Test your management mettle by keeping up with your buildings diverse population and their ever-increasing demands.
•    Hire specialized consultants to increase your building’s curb appeal, operational efficiency, and pull with city hall.