CALL OF DUTY® WORLD LEAGUE (CWL) REVEALS BIGGEST SEASON YET FOLLOWING LAUNCH OF CALL OF DUTY®: BLACK OPS 4

New Format for Pros, Dedicated Circuit for Amateurs, Largest Prizing in League History

Opening LAN Event Comes to Las Vegas December 7 – 9

September 20, 2018 — Today, the Call of Duty® World League, presented by PlayStation®4, unveiled plans for an all-new season of the CWL, which will feature the highly-anticipated Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4. The upcoming season will usher in a new level of competition featuring five vs. five team play, single season CWL Pro League format, a dedicated amateur circuit featuring its own prizing and the largest overall purse in league history of $6 million USD. The action will kick-off following Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s release on October 12, with the first high-profile LAN competition scheduled to take place Dec. 7 – 9^th in Las Vegas.

“With Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, the Call of Duty World League is poised to have its most exciting and biggest season yet. Beginning in Las Vegas and continuing throughout 2019, CWL fans can expect the best players from around the world to battle even harder to be crowned Call of Duty World League Champion,” said Executive Vice President and General Manager of Call of Duty, Rob Kostich. “This season brings a ton of new storylines, including the move to five vs. five in CWL. We’re excited for this opportunity and we’re supporting it with the largest prizing in our history of $6 million USD.  Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is tailor-made for intense competition at all levels – pro and amateur – and with this move we’re ensuring that the game you play, is the game you see this season with the CWL.”

Today’s news was shared in a CWL special broadcast from Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 developer Treyarch’s livestream studio.  Hosted by Clint “Maven” Evans and Joe “Merk” DeLuca, the broadcast went into great detail about the upcoming season, updates to the pro schedule, all-new amateur opportunities as well as an in-depth interview with Treyarch to discuss five vs. five gameplay coming to the CWL when Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 launches this October.

CWL Pro League competition will take place in a single season across twelve weeks beginning in February 2019. For the first time, cross-divisional matches will unfold as new rivalries form.   The CWL 2019 season once again culminates in the grand finale, CWL Championship in August 2019, where the best of the best will vie for the lion’s share of the prizing and the ultimate title of Call of Duty World League Champion.

While for amateur players, the opportunity to compete expands greatly through their own dedicated amateur circuit coming to CWL LAN events in 2019. Based on the results from these competitions, an amateur playoff race will emerge.

The CWL released additional plans, including updates to the CWL National Qualifiers, a region-based online tournament available to teams in Australia and New Zealand, Canada, France and Belgium, Italy, Germany and Netherlands, Spain and Portugal, UK and Ireland, and US.  For a full list of all of the new 2019 CWL Season details featuring Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, visit CallofDuty.com/CWL.

Follow the Call of Duty World League on Twitter and Instagram for the latest CWL updates. For live broadcasts and Video on Demand, visit MLG.com/CallofDuty.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. 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 Call of Duty World League, including CWL Las Vegas, CWL Pro League, CWL National Qualifiers, and Call of Duty World League Championship, as well as the release dates for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, 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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Wargaming to Open UK-Based Studio

Located in Guildford, the office will be working on a new IP

September 20, 2018 — Wargaming is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Guildford, Surrey. Not far from London, the studio will be working on an unannounced free-to-play multiplatform MMO title built in the Unreal Engine.

The newly opened office will be led by Sean Decker, a gaming industry veteran, who has worked for Electronic Arts, DICE and CCP over the past 17 years and on franchises such as Battlefield, Mirror’s Edge, SimCity and Eve Online.

“With the expansion of Wargaming throughout many continents and countries, I’m excited to be opening up this studio in the UK and leading the development of a new Wargaming title,” says Sean Decker, Product Director. “We’re looking forward to building a fantastic team in Guildford.”

Wargaming UK is looking to build a core development team of 25 people. Those looking to apply can find the vacancy listings here.

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 4000+ 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.

The company’s dedicated unit, Wargaming Mobile, is forging collaborations to deliver new mobile experiences alongside their in-house game development.

Official website: www.wargaming.com

World of Warships Blitz and World of Tanks Blitz Celebrate Tokyo Game Show with Japanese Content

The first line of Japanese destroyers hit the high seas and a brand-new Valkyria Chronicles-inspired tank joins the battle

September 20, 2018 — With Tokyo Game Show kicking off today, both World of Warships Blitz and World of Tanks Blitz have a collection of new content coming. The former welcomes the Japanese destroyers and more to the port, while the latter, together with SEGA’s Valkyria Chronicles 4, launches the fourth tank from the universe.

World of Warships Blitz Expands Japanese Line

The latest update to World of Warships Blitz features 4 new Japanese destroyers that focus on stealthy attacks backed with tremendous firepower meaning those who want to play a bit more sneakily are perfectly suited to these new vessels.

Along with this update, a never-before-seen ship is ready to hit the high seas. The Japanese Battleship, Ise is new to the entire World of Warships universe and is a unique hybrid ship: part carrier, part battleship. This Tier VII fusion is a battleship with bomber plane squadrons that provide versatile gameplay. The Ise has a high health pool for its tier and carries big caliber weaponry in its arsenal. She is best suited for combat at mid- to long-range against thinly armored targets such as cruisers and destroyers.

Lastly, a new port is available to those with Tier VI or higher Japanese ships. This port, named Zipangu, will put you in the Land of the Rising Sun with the iconic and stunning Mount Fuji in the backdrop.

World of Warships Blitz is available on the App Store and Google Play.

World of Tanks Blitz Introduces the Hafen Tank from Valkyria Chronicles 4

A new tank straight from SEGA’s Valkyria Chronicles 4, the Hafen, is releasing today in World of Tanks Blitz. This Tier VII tank will join the three others taken from the universe and will be available until 30 September.

The Hafen is a hero that boasts both speed and maneuverability and is certainly to strike the fancy of both fans of the universe and those unfamiliar to the series. With an aggressive playstyle, it is able to deal some serious damage and overcome obstacles that lie in its way.

Along with the ongoing partnership with SEGA, World of Tanks Blitz continues to gain popularity around the world, with 100 million downloads globally and over 10 million battles played every day. World of Tanks Blitz is available on the App Store and Google Play.

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About World of Warships Blitz
World of Warships Blitz is a free-to-play mobile action MMO that plunges players into intense naval combat. Enjoy limitless gameplay possibilities by battling in over 125 iconic ships, with four distinct ship classes, all of which can be customized with an array of equipment. Battle all over the world in a wide range of strategically designed maps inspired by real-world locations in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic oceans.

The 7 vs 7 battles are perfectly optimized for the mobile platform, allowing players to experience the speed and stealth of destroyers, endurance and firepower of battleships, maneuverability and agility of cruisers, or the tactical and multi-tasking challenge of aircraft carriers. World of Warships Blitz takes the mobile military shooter into new, uncharted waters. Engage in fierce naval warfare like never before! Take the helm, crush the enemy, and dominate the oceans.

Official website: https://wowsblitz.com

About World of Tanks Blitz
World of Tanks Blitz is a cross-platform, free-to-play, team-based MMO action game dedicated to fierce tank combat. Available on iOS, macOS, Android, Windows 10, and Steam, the game lets players control over 300 legendary armored vehicles and boasts more than 100 million downloads worldwide.

World of Tanks Blitz is a fun, lighthearted approach to the genre that bends the rules of reality, putting an engaging twist on tank combat. Deep mechanics and realistic physical models across both authentic and alternative historical settings combine to create fluid gameplay and tactical diversity.

Official website: https://wotblitz.com

About Wargaming Mobile
Wargaming Mobile is a division of Wargaming focused on mobile game development and publishing. Wargaming Mobile functions as a proving ground for innovative and outstanding mobile projects, which include both internally developed games and external titles from its new third-party publishing program. With headquarters in Nicosia, Cyprus, it has five studios in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Berlin, Moscow, and Minsk.

Wargaming Mobile’s mission is to bring new and innovative, quality gaming experiences to mobile devices that millions of players can enjoy. Currently, Wargaming Mobile’s portfolio includes Gods & Glory, World of Tanks Blitz, and World of Warships Blitz.

Official website: https://wgmobile.net/

UBISOFT REVEALS “CHOOSE LIFE” ASSASSIN’S CREED^® ODYSSEY LIVE-ACTION TRAILER

Sydney, Australia — September 14, 2018 — Today, Ubisoft released Assassin’s Creed^® Odyssey live-action trailer “Choose Life” both online and in an adapted short formats for TV and cinema. The latest instalment of Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed^® franchise takes players on an epic journey to Ancient Greece, inviting them to forge their destiny.

Assassin’s Creed^® Odyssey continually confronts players with story-altering choices, letting them pick what to say, who to trust, and what to do through a rich world that constantly evolves around them. Each choice they make has consequences. In this new live-action trailer, Alexios, descendant of the legendary Spartan general Leonidas, will have to make choices, if he wants to survive the violence, conspiracies and power struggles that are in full force 431 years BC.

The launch film of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is an homage to Trainspotting and its famous opening scene which takes apart the consumer society and the pressure it puts on the choices of individuals. The words of Irvine Welsh and the iconic “Lust for Life” song by Iggy Pop lose none of their impact as they are transposed to the heart of Ancient Greece. On the contrary, they create a spectacular and explosive contrast, while remaining as relevant as always.

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey will be released worldwide on October 5, 2018. Gold, Collectors and Ultimate Editions owners will have access to the game three days early, starting October 2.

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

ABOUT ASSASSIN’S CREED ODYSSEY
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is an ambitious role-playing game that places choice at the center of the experience. The action takes place in Ancient Greece, a world rich with myths and legend, in fifth century BC during the Peloponnesian War between Sparta and Athens. Embodying Kassandra or Alexios, a mercenary of Spartan blood sentenced to death by their family, players will embark on an epic journey from a young outcast to a legendary hero and uncover the truth about their mysterious First Civilization lineage.

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.

Siegecraft^® Commander Besieges Nintendo Switch™ Today

SYDNEY, NSW – Sept. 19, 2018 – Siegecraft Commander, the action-strategy game hybrid from Blowfish Studios, is now available for Nintendo Switch™.

Lead an army onto the battlefield and construct a network of offensive and defensive structures to protect troops, strengthen positions, and topple enemy defenses. Deploy buildings by catapulting them across the warzone and thereby expanding a web of interconnected towers, each linked back to the spire that launched it, and, ultimately, the central base.

Winning a battle in Siegecraft^® Commander requires tactics, knowledge of the land, and careful aiming. If a tower is destroyed, anything that structure created will crumble as well.

Well-placed shots can cause domino-like effects where large swathes of fortifications fall. Catapults can launch new structures, explosives, and even cows to disrupt the enemy. Deploy and command troops while utilizing smart positioning to buff towers’ abilities.

Siegecraft^® Commander includes two single-player campaigns, starring a defensive-minded treasure-seeking band of knights as well as the offense-focused Lizardmen, both presented in storybook fashion.

Online multiplayer and local spit-screen matches are also available and support up to four players with options for both turn-based and action-packed real-time battles. Siegecraft^® Commander also features cross-platform play with the previously-released Xbox One, and PC / Mac (Steam, Steam VR, and Win10) versions of the game.

“Siegecraft Commander puts a new spin on the strategy genre and allows players to enjoy the experience however they like,” said Ben Lee, CEO, Blowfish Studios. “And now via the Nintendo Switch™ version, we’re excited to provide the option to take the game on the go, as well.”

Siegecraft^® Commander is available for $19.99 / £17.99 / €19.99 via the Nintendo Switch™ eShop. The game is also available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows PC, Mac, and HTC Vive. It supports English subtitles and voice overs.

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 official website.

THQ Nordic acquires the survival horror classic series “Alone in the Dark” – and “Act of War” from Atari Europe SAS

Vienna/AUSTRIA, Karlstad/SWEDEN, Paris/FRANCE, September 19, 2018: THQ Nordic today announced that the acquisition of the intellectual properties “Alone in the Dark” and “Act of War” has been finalized with Atari Europe SAS, based in Paris, France.

The acquisition itself is being handled by THQ Nordic AB, based in Karlstad, Sweden, and daily operations (sales and distribution, evaluation of sequels & new content etc.) will be done via THQ Nordic GmbH in Vienna, Austria.

About Alone in the Dark
Alone in the Dark is a survival horror video game series. Early instalments of the series were based on the writings of H. P. Lovecraft, whereas later entries in the series drew inspiration from other sources including voodoo, the Wild West, and the works of H. R. Giger.

About Act of War
Act of War is a real-time strategy game developed by Eugen Systems that featured a fine-grained story, fabricated by NYT bestselling author Dale Brown.
About THQ Nordic
Founded in 2011, THQ Nordic is a global video game publisher and developer. Based in Vienna (Austria) and Karlstad (Sweden), with subsidiaries in Germany, Sweden, and the USA. THQ Nordic brands include Darksiders, MX vs. ATV, Red Faction, Titan Quest, Biomutant, and many more.
THQ Nordic is meant to represent a core approach of doing much more than “owning” a highly competitive portfolio of IPs. It revolves around cherishing them, and aligning them with the very best development resources to expand upon them with the level of experience that communities and established fan bases expect and deserve.

The company’s internal development studios are:

• Grimlore Games GmbH based in Munich (Germany)
• Rainbow Studios Inc. based in Phoenix, Arizona (United States of America)
• Mirage Game Studios AB based in Karlstad (Sweden)
• Foxglove Studios AB based in Stockholm (Sweden)
• Black Forest Games GmbH based in Offenburg (Germany)
• Pieces Interactive AB based in Skoevde (Sweden)
• Experiment 101 AB based in Stockholm (Sweden)

Since July 2018, HandyGames (Giebelstadt, Germany) is part of the THQ Nordic network and perfectly complements the setup of the rest of our group as the new “go to”-publisher for small- and midsized developers and projects. The company has a very strong background in VR and publishing of mobile games.

THQ Nordic shares are publicly listed on Nasdaq First North Stockholm under the ticker THQNB:SS with FNCA Sweden AB as its Certified Adviser. For more investor-related information, please visit: http://www.thqnordic-investors.com/en/

8-Bit Armies gets Limited Edition on the 14th of December

The second release in SOEDESCO’s Limited Edition program has enlisted for duty

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – September 19, 2018 – The colorful and fast-paced RTS game 8-Bit Armies gets a unique 8-Bit Armies: Limited Edition! This special boxed edition with a wide variety of collector’s items will be released for PS4™, Xbox One and PC on the 14th of December. Only 6000 units per platform will be deployed worldwide. The base game 8-Bit Armies launches for Xbox One and PlayStation®4 on the 21st of September.

Limited Edition contents:

The 8-Bit Armies: Limited Edition contains the base game for either PS4™, Xbox One or PC, together with a superb selection of collector’s items, in a premium 36,5 x 25,5cm box with gold embossing. Each box contains the following items:

• Base game – The epic 8-Bit Armies base game, developed by Petroglyph
• Soundtrack Rocking tunes from legendary composer Frank Klepacki
• Manual Everything you always wanted to know about 8-Bit Armies but were afraid to ask
• Skull Bandana Exclusive headwear with a skull print, based on one of the 8-Bit units
• Flag To play a real life round of capture the flag
• 3 Precious Pins in 8-Bit style, showing three different units
• Patch that can be applied to any outfit
• 12 Postage Stamps featuring the iconic characters from the game
• Papercraft Tank Brush up your DIY skills and create your own tank
• Dogtag Premium metal tag to wear around your neck

 SOEDESCO’s Limited Edition line

This Limited Edition is the second one SOEDESCO has announced, following the Limited Edition of Owlboy. The Limited Edition program will not be limited to just these two editions though, more announcements will follow soon. All releases in the Limited Edition line have a similar splendid look and feel, yet the contents are always a surprise!

About SOEDESCO
SOEDESCO® is a Dutch video game publisher founded in 2002, with its headquarters in Rotterdam. More than 35 games have been published under the SOEDESCO brand, with more titles being added every year. The games published by SOEDESCO are very diverse in genre and include both digital and boxed releases.

More information about SOEDESCO® and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.soedesco.com or by following @SOEDESCO on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Petroglyph Games
Petroglyph Games is located in Las Vegas, Nevada and is active since 2003. The studio was founded by core Westwood Studios (EA Las Vegas) Command & Conquer team members. Petroglyph’s core experience is in PC, VR, Mobile (Unity) and console development and is specialized in Strategy games (RTS, MMO, Action, Turn-based). The team consists of 25+ people with a team average experience of over 10+ years.

EMBARK ON A NORSE MYTHOLOGY-INSPIRED JOURNEY WITH LAUNCH OF PHANTOMGATE: THE LAST VALKYRIE

Original Theme Song and Music Video Produced by Internet Sensation Kurt Hugo Schneider and Recording Artist Macy Kate

LOS ANGELES – SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 – Netmarble Corp., the fastest-growing mobile game company worldwide has launched Phantomgate: The Last Valkyrie, an all-new original free-to-play mobile adventure role-playing game (RPG) inspired by the rich tradition of Norse mythology, and is now available for download on iOS and Android mobile devices.

To celebrate the launch of Netmarble’s latest title, the company partnered with famed music producer Kurt Hugo Schneider and solo recording artist Macy Kate to create an all-new music video utilizing Phantomgate’s theme song. In addition, an instrumental rendition of the game’s theme composed by popular violinist Taylor Davis will be added to the game via an update at a later date. Fans can check out both music videos below:

“It was a fun challenge to take the rich visuals of Phantomgate and translate them into a musical experience,” said Schneider. “I hope both players and music fans will enjoy this track!”

Phantomgate is inspired by the rich tradition of Nordic myth as players follow Astrid, a courageous, young Valkyrie who is on a journey to save her mother from the clutches of the mad god Odin after defying the gods to protect Astrid from capture. Astrid must overcome danger and hardship by navigating the land of Midgard, partner with four unique heroes during her journey and purify enemy monsters known as Phantoms to join her party – all in a grand effort to reunite with her mother.

At launch, players can look forward to a mix of side-scrolling adventures with a unique twist of classic turn-based RPG combat with real-time Player-vs-Player (PVP) features, all threaded together with an engaging story that takes Astrid across Midgard with beautiful platforming levels featuring console-quality graphics, challenging puzzles and more. There are also over 300 unique Phantoms that players can discover, fight, collect and evolve to tackle specific missions in Astrid’s journey.

Other key features for Phantomgate include:

• Turn-Based Combat Buffs and Debuffs – During battles in Phantomgate, bubbles with upgrade and downgrade effects spawn randomly for players to tap and drag to appropriate characters on the screen. Effects can include attack increases, defense decreases and more.
• Real-Time PVP System – Phantomgate utilizes real-time synchronization to deliver intense combat between players thanks to strategic use of the buffs and debuffs which appear during battle and can be used by either player.  Bubble Combat system.
• Phantom Evolution System – As players explore Midgard and evolve their Phantoms, they will have a choice in how they steer their companion’s advanced evolutions. By choosing to evolve with specific items, players will have a number of alternate Phantom evolutions to choose from – all with different looks, elements and abilities to utilize.

“As an all-new IP, the Phantomgate team aimed to provide players an enjoyable story with relatable characters enhanced by some of the best in-game graphics found on mobile devices along with the deep gameplay mechanics fans are used to seeing in Netmarble games. We’re excited to bring Astrid’s journey to life and look forward to supporting her – and the player’s journey – with future updates to the game,” said Jung-ho Lee, Division Director of Netmarble.

Starting today, Phantomgate’s first in-game event – Find the Hidden Easter Eggs! – is available for players to complete until its closure on Oct. 17. Details on the event are below:

• To participate, players can find in-game hints by completing missions as they play. After discovering these hints and finding the Easter Egg, players can add to their score and increase their event rank.
• Players can also increase their score and rank by inviting their friends to play Phantomgate with a special friend code. Rewards can also be earned by logging into the game every day

Phantomgate is now available as a free download (with in-app purchases). To download the game, please visit the App Store or Google Play.

RELATED LINKS

Homepage: http://phantomgate.netmarble.com/en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phantomgate

Twitter: https://twitter.com/phantomgategame

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About Netmarble Corporation
Netmarble Corp. strives to entertain audiences of all ages around the world by providing great mobile gaming experiences. Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble is the fastest-growing mobile game company and consistently ranks as a top mobile developer and publisher worldwide. With more than 5,000 employees, Netmarble has been producing and servicing some of the most successful mobile games including Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Everybody’s Marble, and Seven Knights. As a parent company to Kabam, a top mobile game developer in massively multiplayer free-to-play games, and the largest shareholder to Jam City, a leading casual social game developer, Netmarble has a strategic partnership with CJ ENM Corporation, Asia’s largest entertainment company, Tencent Holdings, Asia’s largest internet company, and NCsoft, a prominent MMORPG company. More information can be found at www.netmarble.com.

RISING STORM 2: VIETNAM — MP Campaign Introduces Timeline Driven Battles Spanning the Years from 1965-1975

Tripwire Interactive Adds Massive 64-player Multiplayer Campaign Mode, New Maps, and More with Free Update

ROSWELL, Ga. — Wednesday, September 19 — Rising Storm 2: Vietnam players can look forward to one of the biggest multiplayer updates released to date with today’s launch of the Rising Storm 2: Vietnam MP Campaign update from publisher Tripwire Interactive and developer Antimatter Games. Following a successful beta and out now on Steam, the update introduces a new 64-player Campaign Mode that tasks players with deciding the fate of the war in Vietnam. Choose between Northern or Southern forces and fight for control of key territories from 1965 through 1975 with available forces and weaponry varying depending on the year.

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam MP Campaign key features include:

• Full 64-Player Campaign Mode
• Choose your side: Take control of Northern or Southern forces, battling for control region by region
• Fight from 1965 through 1975 with different forces and weaponry available to each side as time progresses
• Select regions to compete for, the army to use, and the map to fight over
• Northern forces can make strategic use of the Ho Chi Minh Trail option to bring stronger People’s Army of Vietnam (PAVN) forces to bear
• Southern forces can respond with carefully timed use of the Search and Destroy option
• Added Variety: Fight over classic maps with new armies, different Commander abilities and weapons, and different attackers and variety
• Help decide the fate of the Vietnam war!

Tripwire Interactive and Antimatter games are also excited to support the Rising Storm 2: Vietnam modding community with a brand-new player-made map included with today’s official release of the MP Campaign update.

New Map — Highway 14: One of the winners from the Rising Storm 2: Vietnam $40,000 Modding Contest, this massive map finds the US Army fighting along a highway through difficult terrain, clearing objectives while NFL guerrilla forces work to stop them at every opportunity.

As with every significant update, today’s Rising Storm 2: Vietnam MP Campaign update also includes a large number of smaller updates, bug fixes, and quality of life enhancements, including:

• Tripwire Traps and Tunnel Spawns can now be placed on more surface types, making them more useful in urban environments.
• New Cosmetics: ARVN forces now get their own variant of ERDL camouflage and tiger stripe boonie hat. US forces get Mitchell Cloud camouflage.
• New Thunder Clap sound effect: In response to a request from a Rising Storm 2: Vietnam mapper, the developers have created a new single sound effect for a clap of thunder, replacing the existing looping effect.

Available now on PC, Rising Storm 2: Vietnam is the sequel to Rising Storm, PC Gamer magazine’s 2013 ‘Multiplayer Game of the Year’, published by Tripwire Interactive and developed by Antimatter Games. Command your team to victory in massive 64-player battles with authentic weapons, aircraft, and maps that pit conventional military forces against guerilla forces.

Stay up-to-date with the latest Rising Storm 2: Vietnam news and information at www.rs2Vietnam.com. You can also keep track of Tripwire Interactive and Rising Storm 2: Vietnam at any of these online channels: www.tripwireinteractive.com, on Discord at https://discord.gg/rs2vietnam, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RS2Vietnam/, Twitter at https://twitter.com/rs2vietnam, Reddit at /r/rs2vietnam, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tripwireinteractive and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/tripwireinteractive.

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam ©2017 Tripwire Interactive. Unreal® is a registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998-2016, Epic Games, Inc. Steam® is a registered trademark of Valve, Inc. This software product includes Autodesk® Human IK® property of Autodesk, Inc. 2008, Autodesk, Inc. Autodesk, “Autodesk® Human IK®” is a registered trademark or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.

About Tripwire Interactive

Gamers want games that grab their attention and will keep them coming back for more. Tripwire has been producing those types of games since the first Red Orchestra mod that won the “Make Something Unreal” competition in 2004. Since then Tripwire has won numerous Multiplayer and FPS Game of the Year awards from top editorial sites — and millions have played a Red Orchestra or Killing Floor game, with an average play time of over 40 hours, per player, per game! Since it first launched for PC in 2009, Killing Floor has sold over five million units worldwide. Tripwire has published select 3rd party titles (The Ball, Zeno Clash, Dwarfs?!), supported each title with free extra content and taken their brand of winning gaming to console, to continuously expand that base. Tripwire will continue to offer new and exciting gaming experiences both to their millions of fans and to new gamers alike — including Killing Floor 2 for PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®4 Pro, Xbox One, and Xbox One X, Rising Storm 2: Vietnam for PC, Killing Floor: Incursion for Oculus Touch and HTC VIVE in 2017 — and PlayStation®VR in 2018. To find out why millions of gamers spend so much time playing Tripwire games and getting involved with Tripwire’s special events for existing games, visit the website at www.tripwireinteractive.com for all the latest news direct from the studio.

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ROVIO ENTERTAINMENT AND RESOLUTION GAMES REVEAL UPCOMING ANGRY BIRDS FPS: FIRST PERSON SLINGSHOT FOR MAGIC LEAP ONE

Get ready to soar in new mixed reality game, coming to Magic Leap One Creator Edition this fall

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, and ESPOO, Finland – Sept. 19, 2018 – Rovio Entertainment (ROVIO) and Resolution Games today revealed details of their upcoming mixed reality (MR) game for Magic Leap One Creator Edition, Angry Birds FPS: First Person Slingshot.

Coming this fall, Angry Birds FPS: First Person Slingshot will provide a first-person slingshot to let players see incredibly realistic animated characters and objects overlaid onto their actual environment, bringing Angry Birds to life like never before – right in users’ homes. You can watch a trailer here.

Kati Levoranta, CEO at Rovio Entertainment, commented, “We’re excited to expand the Angry Birds brand and universe to new and emerging platforms like Magic Leap, delivering fans a unique way to engage with their favorite characters. Resolution Games has done an incredible job bringing Angry Birds to life in a new experience that will let players see and feel what it’s like to battle the pigs like never before.”

“It has been an incredible experience bringing Rovio’s massively successful and beloved entertainment franchise to mixed reality,” said Tommy Palm, CEO of Resolution Games. “Developing for the Magic Leap platform was a very unique and inspiring process for our team, and we’re confident fans will love how the game is brought to life.”

Resolution Games is a games studio focused on visual computing. In their first three years, they have produced one of the most popular virtual reality (VR) titles of all time (Bait!) and their games are among the highest rated on their respective platforms.

Rovio Entertainment is best known for its global Angry Birds franchise, born from the world-famous Angry Birds Classic game. Today, Rovio has a wide portfolio of Angry Birds games which, although primarily designed and marketed for adult players, are always appropriate for all audiences. With over four billion game downloads since 2009 and one of the strongest mobile game brand licensing programs in the world, Angry Birds is one of the most successful IPs in mobile gaming history.

Rovio and Resolution Games are anticipating a fall 2018 release for Angry Birds FPS: First Person Slingshot. For more information, be sure to follow Rovio on Facebook and Twitter and Resolution Games on Facebook and Twitter.

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About Rovio Entertainment:

Rovio Entertainment Corporation is a global entertainment company that creates, develops and publishes mobile games, which have been downloaded over 4 billion times. The Company is best known for the global Angry Birds brand, which started as a popular mobile game in 2009, and has since evolved from games to various entertainment and consumer products in brand licensing. Today, the Company offers multiple mobile games, animations and has produced The Angry Birds Movie, which opened number one in theatres in 50 countries and the sequel of which is in production. Rovio is headquartered in Finland and the company’s shares are listed on the main list of the NASDAQ Helsinki stock exchange with the trading code ROVIO. (www.rovio.com)

About Resolution Games:

Resolution Games is a VR and AR games studio and publisher aimed at creating immersive experiences for all – from gamers to non-gamers alike. The studio continues to push the limits of the emerging visual computing space with titles ranking among the highest rated and most downloaded across every major VR and AR platform. Their games include Bait!, Bait! Arctic Open, Wonderglade, Narrows and Solitaire Jester with several more on the horizon. The studio is composed of game industry veterans, serial entrepreneurs and thought leaders with a proven track record of widely acclaimed success spanning across mass market and AAA games, free-to-play games, hardware and more. Resolution Games is privately held and based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Follow the company at www.resolutiongames.com and on Twitter and Facebook.