SENRAN KAGURA Series Makes its Nintendo Switch Debut with SENRAN KAGURA Reflexions, Releasing September 13th

XSEED Games Reveals Release Date for Touching, Narrative-Focused Entry in

Genre-Spanning Series

Torrance, Calif. — August 23, 2018 — XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced that SENRAN KAGURA Reflexions—the Nintendo Switch system exclusive entry in the traditionally “busty brawler” series, which this time focuses on delivering players exciting physical and emotional sensations—will be available in North America as a digital download in the Nintendo eShop on Thursday, September 13 for $9.99. Fans who wish to lay claim to this new entry a little early can pre-purchase the game from the North American eShop right now. The publisher also confirmed that additional fan-favorite characters will be available as DLC content for $9.99 each: Yumi will be available at launch, followed by Murasaki, Ryōna, and Yomi in the weeks to follow.

The unique properties of the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers will let fans get closer than ever to some of the shinobi girls of SENRAN KAGURA, starting with Asuka of the Hanzō National Academy. Get “hands-on” and help massage away her stress by employing the art of reflexology, deepening the relationship formed with her while progressing through a narrative experience with multiple endings. Pay close attention to Asuka’s feedback from the HD rumble technology in the Joy-Con controllers, as the better players react to her signals, the closer they will become to her.

About SENRAN KAGURA Reflexions

After brutal melees, rhythmic cooking contests, and shockingly serious water gun fights, the SENRAN KAGURA series is ready to take on the world of interactive storytelling for the first time and give players a chance to get to know the shinobi heroine Asuka in surprising new ways. SENRAN KAGURA Reflexions uses the unique properties of the Joy-Con to employ the art of reflexology and massage. Melt away Asuka’s worries and stresses by hand or through a variety of useful tools, and explore deeper relationships than have ever been possible in the series before.

The Nintendo Switch system’s advanced HD rumble technology provides a more realistic sense of interaction and feeling with Asuka than ever before, helping guide players to react to her signals and give her some much-needed relaxation. Interacting with her in different ways will lead players across branching paths toward one of seven different situations and six unique endings—and that’s just for Asuka. Scenarios for fan-favorite characters Yumi, Murasaki, Ryōna, and Yomi will be released over the weeks following the game’s launch as additional DLC.

Developed by Honey∞Parade Games, Inc. and slated for digital release in the Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch system, SENRAN KAGURA Reflexions will launch on September 13. This title has been rated “M for Mature” by the ESRB. More information on the game can be found at the product website www.skreflexions.com.

For more information on XSEED Games products, please visit www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook, Twitter, and via their blog on Tumblr.

About XSEED Games:
XSEED Games is the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., which is a publicly traded company listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Formed in 2004 and located in Torrance, California, XSEED Games publishes interactive entertainment content for PC and consoles from the Marvelous portfolio as well as from a wide variety of third-party partners. Whether it’s Marvelous properties such as STORY OF SEASONS (Bokujo Monogatari), SENRAN KAGURA, and Rune Factory, or third-party titles such as the Corpse Party, AKIBA’S TRIP, or The Legend of Heroes: Trails series, XSEED Games has grown its reputation among gamers with its critically acclaimed localizations and commitment to fans, remaining ever dedicated to its “indie spirit, player-first” approach.

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SHIO – COCONUT ISLAND GAMES’ FAST-PACED, LANTERN-HOPPING PLATFORMER – IS OUT NOW ON NINTENDO SWITCH™

SHANGHAI – Aug. 23, 2018 – Coconut Island Games has released Shio, the fast-paced action platformer from developer Coconut Island Studio, on Nintendo Switch™ via the Nintendo eShop for $12.99.

Shio’s special twist on classic side-scrolling design is all about lanterns. More than just colorful decoration, these floating lights let you chain jumps in mid-air in gravity-defying combinations, extending your range to let you explore the farthest reaches of the world and master intense tests of skill and reflexes.

The only enemy in Shio is the environment, and it’s more than enough to deliver a serious platforming challenge. Throughout the four chapters of your adventure, you’ll encounter new lands that introduce their own unique themes, weather patterns and obstacles to overcome, including fierce winds, raging fire and heavy fog. There’s also a number of hidden rooms to discover that will help shed light on the sad tale of Shio’s mysterious masked man.

Shio is also available on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC and Mac via Steam. This game is rated E (Everyone) by the ESRB. For more information, visit https://coconutisland.games, and follow Coconut Island on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

About Coconut Island Games
Coconut Island is an independent game studio based in Shanghai, China. Founded in 2009, we’re committed to creating innovative games of all kinds that we love to play ourselves. Most of our members have worked for years at famous companies in the game industry like Konami and Autodesk. We released Naughty Kitties on Xbox One and One Tap Hero on PlayStation®Vita in China as one of the first Chinese developers making consoles games.

Our games have won many awards and nominations at events like IGF China and the Unity Awards. We also help organize China’s biggest indie games community/conference, IndieACE, with our experience as one of the earliest Chinese indies.

REIGNS: GAME OF THRONES RULES THE MOBILE AND PC REALMS THIS OCTOBER

– Pre-Order Now on App Store, Google Play, and Steam –

Westeros – Nerial, Devolver Digital, and HBO^® have unveiled Reigns: Game of Thrones, a new entry in the smash-hit swipe ‘em up series based on the award-winning HBO^® TV series Game of Thrones^®.

Reigns: Game of Thrones will launch on the App Store, Google Play, and Steam for $3.99 in October and is available for pre-order now where available [reignsgame.com].

Reigns: Game of Thrones extends beyond the HBO® series and explores possible futures for key characters as seen through the fiery visions of Red Priestess, Melisandre. Players can choose to rule as Cersei Lannister, Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, Tyrion Lannister, Sansa Stark, and more while changing between each king and queen to face challenges and mysteries unique to their story. Melisandre’s flames have proven hard to decipher and less than reliable, so players may encounter stories they do not expect. Peer into the flames and you may see Cersei rebuild the Great Sept of Baelor or discover what could happen to the Seven Kingdoms if Sansa Stark married Jaime Lannister.

Players will choose characters to claim the Iron Throne while carefully navigating the complex relationships and hostile factions of the Seven Kingdoms. Employ ruthless tactics to outwit political rivals, wield impervious charm on your fickle bannerman, and maintain the balance and favor of the people to extend your reign to maybe, one day, survive the horrors of a winter in Westeros. Decide the fate of Seven Kingdoms and those that reside in your land to the soaring score of the HBO series.

Heirs to the throne can learn more about Reigns: Game of Thrones by visiting reignsgame.com and following @ReignsGame on Twitter. ©2018 Home Box Office, Inc. All Rights Reserved. HBO and related trademarks are the property of Home Box Office, Inc.

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About HBO Licensing & Retail

HBO Licensing & Retail, a division of Home Box Office, Inc., partners with best-in-class licensees around the world to give HBO’s global audience new and exciting ways to engage with their favorite shows. The division leverages iconic, award-winning HBO programs such as Game of Thrones, VEEP, Sex and the City, Silicon Valley, Insecure, The Sopranos, Big Little Lies, True Blood and more to create officially licensed consumer products, innovative merchandise programs, retail activations and live immersive experiences.  HBO Licensing & Retail works across a broad range of product categories, including collectibles, apparel, publishing, live branded experiences, digital gaming, fashion and beauty collaborations, luxury accessories, and beyond. Officially licensed HBO merchandise can be purchased in retail stores around the world, online in the US at http://store.hbo.com, and at the groundbreaking HBO retail hub, the HBO Shop®, located at 42nd and 6th Avenue in New York City.

BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA INC. UNVEILS ITS FIRST CONSOLE MMORPG WITH BLESS UNLEASHED

New MMORPG Built for Console Unleashes the Power of Unreal Engine 4 For Deep Combo-Driven Gameplay and Visually Stunning Graphics, Coming to Xbox One in 2019

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (August 23, 2018) – Leading interactive entertainment developer and publisher, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announced Bless Unleashed, a new free-to-play MMORPG experience coming first to the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X. Developed by Round 8 Studio of NEOWIZ, players will dive into an epic multiplayer journey across a vibrant persistent world where gods and mythical beasts exist.

Bless Unleashed takes place in an untamed world with a rich backstory created with hardcore MMO gamers 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. The game utilizes the Unreal Engine 4, bringing unparalleled visuals to a fully realized fantasy world, offering one of the most stunning MMORPGs produced on a console platform. Players can enter an open persistent world where mythical beasts roam the land with integrated players-vs-player (PVP) mode. Five classic fantasy classes will be available for players to choose, from an arcane-wielding Mage to a bloodthirsty Berserker.

“Bless Unleashed is a game that takes the gameplay depth and community of an MMORPG and sets itself apart to create a new console RPG experience featuring fast-paced combat and beautifully rendered graphics,” said In Joon Hwang, Sr. Director, Online Publishing at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “Every aspect, from the story to the combat, to the skill progression has been carefully crafted to portray a new console MMORPG experience.”

Bless Unleashed for Xbox One will be available in 2019. For more information about Bless Unleashed or other titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., please visit; https://www.bandainamcoent.com, follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS, or join the conversation at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z®, and ONE PIECE®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS

World of Warships: Legends – First Trailer Released

Premiering at gamescom 2018, naval combat comes to console

August 23, 2018 — The first trailer for World of Warships: Legends, the naval warfare console game developed by Wargaming St Petersburg, has dropped at gamescom 2018. Besides a huge collection of historically accurate warships, the game provides a unique experience, custom-tailored for the console audience.

“The game has been built with console gamers in mind and to fit their needs. Battles are shorter and more action-packed with smaller teams,” states Victor Kislyi, Founder and CEO of Wargaming.

“The UI has been specifically created to give the most player-friendly experience and the frontline of our engineering team has been hard at work completely overhauling the game engine making everything bigger, brighter and more shiny on consoles.”

World of Warships: Legends features a variety of different commanders, each with their own playstyle and perks. It’s important players not only level the commanders up to make their fleet more effective, but also build a collection of these heroes so they can be used on several different ships with varying playstyles.

In terms of graphics, the engine has been significantly reworked to make the most of the console’s specs and provide stunning visuals for Xbox One, Xbox One X, PlayStation4 and PlayStation4 Pro.

World of Warships: Legends provides action-packed, fast-paced 9v9 naval battles. Players take command of history’s most iconic warships, all of which are recreated in accurate detail, and rip apart the biggest manmade sea monsters. The game is scheduled to release in 2019.

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Founded in 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 4500+ employees and more than 20 offices globally. 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.

Wargaming focuses on external partnerships with established and indie developers across PC and console through the company’s third-party publishing unit, Wargaming Alliance. Wargaming Mobile, a unit dedicated to capitalizing on the mobile market, is actively forging new collaborations to deliver new and engaging on-the-go experiences.

Official website: www.wargaming.com

Serenity Forge and Graffiti Games Releases Award-Winning Platformer The King’s Bird onto PC

Vancouver and Boulder, Colo. – August 23, 2018 – Master flight in a gorgeously mysterious world with today’s release of award-winning platforming game The King’s Bird from Serenity Forge and publisher Graffiti Games. Launching on PC via Steam for $19.99 USD, The King’s Bird is a momentum-driven, precision-platforming game that has players use aerial movements to seamlessly dash, glide and flow, with precision and grace, through a mysterious world. Players can purchase The King’s Bird on Steam at: https://bit.ly/2OscbDz

Set in a cryptic world kept secret by a tyrant, The King’s Bird has players use a unique momentum-based flying mechanic to run, jump, and fly past challenges as they make their way through forgotten lost kingdoms. Only after mastering the world of flight can players discover the truth about their freedom.

“We’ve been working on The King’s Bird for years and thanks to Graffiti Games we can finally bring the highly-anticipated game to the public,” said Kevin Zhang, Producer at Serenity Forge. “After much fanfare from bringing it around to shows, we’re excited to finally get this passion project released and see people’s reactions to this wonderful game.”

For more information regarding The King’s Bird please visit the game’s Steam page, or Serenity Forge’s Twitter page.

About Serenity Forge
Serenity Forge’s mission is to create meaningful, value-driven games that challenge the way you think. We believe that video games can become a vital part of art, culture, and education. Ultimately, we are in the business of improving people’s lives.

 About Graffiti Games
Graffiti Games is an independent video game publisher made up of industry veterans that understand what it takes to launch a successful indie game. We view game publishing as a collaborative effort between our team and developers to ensure everyone benefits from a game’s success. To find out more about us and our titles please visit www.graffitigames.com.

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THE ‘POWER OF FOOTBALL’ STRENGTHENS AS KONAMI AND AC MILAN ELEVATE GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP

Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. has officially announced their agreement with AC Milan to continue as the club’s Official Football Video Game Partner as well as widening their existing agreement. The deal extends an already successful partnership between KONAMI and the Italian club into its second year. Legend players alongside this partnership announcement will be announced shortly.

AC Milan is a club that has enjoyed a rich history since its birth in 1899, boasting the greatest number of successes for an Italian side on the international stage. AC Milan has won Europe’s biggest club football competition seven times, the European Cup Winners’ Cup twice and is also the five times winner of the match between the reigning champions of the two main European club competitions.

The agreement will see the club’s players be perfectly recreated within PES 2019 thanks to KONAMI’s proprietary 3D scanning system. KONAMI was also given extensive access to the San Siro in order to recreate a highly detailed emulation of the stadium’s features and dimensions within the game.

The 3D scanning system will not only capture the visual likenesses of players such as Lucas Biglia, Alessio Romagnoli and Gianluigi Donnarumma, but will also imitate their movements, playing styles and tactical capabilities.

In fact, AC Milan is currently available in the PES 2019 demo, which can be downloaded for PlayStation®4, Xbox One™, and PC STEAM.

KONAMI will enjoy continued prominence across the San Siro’s match-day LED sponsor boards, and PES 2019 will also be promoted via the ground’s giant LED screen. Additional promotions will take place in official partner zones in the ground, the Milanello Sport Centre training facility and the Vismara Sport Centre.

“We are delighted to be continuing with KONAMI as a worldwide partner of AC Milan and one that beautifully captures the essence of our club within PES 2019,” said Lorenzo Giorgetti, Chief Commercial Officer of AC Milan. “We are excited to be offering our fans the opportunity to experience both the players and the San Siro so accurately created within the game once again this year.”

“AC Milan is one of the biggest and most successful clubs in world football, so we are thrilled to be continuing our partnership with them,” commented Jonas Lygaard, Senior Director Brand & Business Development at Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. “KONAMI is dedicated to working with the biggest clubs in the world, and with a history such as AC Milan’s and the talent they have on display within their current squad, we are doing just that.”

PES 2019 will be available on PlayStation®4, Xbox One™, and PC STEAM, on August 30^th, with the demo currently available for download across all consoles.

For all the latest news on PES 2019 and for further information, please follow:

• twitter.com/officialpes
• facebook.com/PES

  www.instagram.com/officialpes
www.youtube.com/officialpes

About Konami Group
Konami Group was founded in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, KONAMI HOLDINGS CORPORATION includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Health & Fitness Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. For more information, visit: www.konami.com/en.

About Konami Digital Entertainment
Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as Pro Evolution Soccer, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game series. www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/

TOKYO GHOUL:re CALL to EXIST REVEALS SIX NEW CHARACTERS AND NEW GAME MECHANICS

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe is pleased to share more information on the Survival game mode as well as announce five new characters in TOKYO GHOUL:re CALL to EXIST, the first video game based off the popular dark fantasy manga series to come to the West. Players will take part in conflict opposing ghouls and investigators on either side when TOKYO GHOUL:re CALL to EXIST comes on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PCs via STEAM.

While playing players will have to make use of various ‘tricks and traps’ to turn the tide of battle in their favour. For example, throwing a grenade toward an oil drum will cause a powerful explosion in your enemies’ direction, or collecting a certain number of key items that unlocks a new section of the stage.

Five characters from the manga are also now confirmed to be part of TOKYO GHOUL:re CALL to EXIST. Two ghouls, two investigators and one half-ghoul who possess Ghoul’s abilities.

The main character, Ken Kaneki, was human until he was transplanted with a ghoul organ. His transformation increased his strength and durability dramatically, he accepted his new powers and now lives as a Ghoul.

Touka Kirishima is a high school student that works as a waitress, but also a ghoul that specialises in high speed battles. Shu Tsukiyama is a ghoul and call himself a gourmet. He uses the Spiral Kagune on his arm as a means of both attack and defense.

Investigators work for the CCG (Commission of Counter Ghoul), an agency working on crimes related to the ghouls. They fight using Quinques, powerful weapons created from ghoul bodies. Kisho Arima is a special investigator, to fight he uses Narukami, a unique and powerful Quinque. Kotaro Amon is the second playable investigator; his weapon of choice is “Dojima ½” a club shaped Quinque.

TOKYO GHOUL:re CALL to EXIST will be available on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PCs via STEAM For more information regarding titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.com, or follow us on  Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU, or https://www.facebook.com/DBZ.videogames/. Join the conversation on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoEU.

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S. part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc. is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content for platforms including all major video game consoles, PC and mobile.  The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TEKKEN™, SOULCALIBUR™, DARK SOULS™, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball, GALAGA™, RIDGE RACER™ and ACE COMBAT™. For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu

GOD EATER 3: NEW CHARACTER, ARAGAMI AND MORE DETAILS UNVEILED

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe today reveals additional gameplay and story details for the monster slaying Action RPG GOD EATER 3, which is set for release on PlayStation®4 and PC.

Lulu Baran is introduced as an AGE (Adaptive God Eater), a new and powerful type of God Eater. During the game, she crosses paths with the protagonists in the Ashlands. She is a loner, sent on tough missions ever since she was a child. In combat, however, she can overwhelm enemies easily with her high mobility – a result of being a test subject of the GOD EATER combat assisting system called “Acceleration Triggers” at Port Baran.

Port Baran is one of the new locations in GOD EATER 3. The large port’s economy and industry are flourishing while various development facilities focus on research on the Ashlands and AGEs.

Also revealed is the new Aragami False Idol from the Ashlands. It hovers in the air while switching between two forms to boost either defense or attack. In addition, its whole body is covered by an almost impenetrable shield – requiring a coordinated strategy to defeat it.

GOD EATER 3 will be available on PlayStation 4 and PC. For more information on GOD EATER 3 and other titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe., please visit https://www.bandainamcoent.com, follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU or join the conversation at https://twitter.com/BandaiNamcoEU.

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S. part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc. is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content for platforms including all major video game consoles, PC and mobile.  The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TEKKEN™, SOULCALIBUR™, DARK SOULS™, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball, GALAGA™, RIDGE RACER™ and ACE COMBAT™. For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu . All the BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment products are available on the official store https://store.bandainamcoent.eu