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PUBG MOBILE INTRODUCED NEW VERSION AND LAUNCHED ROYALE PASS SEASON 7 TODAY

PUBG MOBILE INTRODUCED NEW VERSION AND LAUNCHED ROYALE PASS SEASON 7 TODAY

According to App Annie, PUBG MOBILE surpassed 100 million monthly active users

LOS ANGELES – May 16, 2019 – According to App Annie, PUBG MOBILEhas surpassed another impressive milestone as more than 100 million monthly active users (excluding China).

In 2018, PUBG MOBILE took home multiple awards and nominations, just eight months after the game’s release. The game earned three awards at the Google Play Awards, including “Best Game.” It also won the “Mobile Game of the Year” award at the 2018 Golden Joysticks and received nominations from The Game Awards and the App Store.  PUBG MOBILEwas also recognized by the App Store earlier. The game was included in Apple’s “Game Trend of the Year” category representing the explosive tactical tournament genre (battle royale like) and in its “Top Games Charts of 2018” as one of the most downloaded games.

PUBG MOBILE continues to excite fans worldwide by teaming up with various partners around the globe. Teaming up with Capcom Co., Ltd. (Capcom) early 2019, it brought the desolate world of Resident Evil into PUBG MOBILE through promotional in-game modes named Survive Till Dawn and Darkest Night. As the game moves beyond its one-year anniversary, PUBG MOBILE also continues its impressive trajectory of unprecedented collaborations, with an official theme song from world-famous musician Alan Walker.

Also, The PUBG MOBILE Club Open (PMCO) 2019 plans were also announced during the 1st year-anniversary of PUBG MOBILE, with Vivo being the official title & smartphone sponsor and 2.5 Million prizes for PMCO 2019. It will feature a Spring and Fall Split, with the Spring Split covering 10 regions including South East Asia, India, the Middle East, North America, South America, Europe, Korea, Japan, China and Wildcard. There are more than 35,000 teams who signed up for the Spring Split. with the Global Finals held in Berlin in July.

As PUBG MOBILEgrows into one of the world’s most trending mobile games, it is devoted to providing a better gaming environment and being proactive in building a balanced and sustainable digital lifestyle.PUBG MOBILE is introducing a new “Gameplay Management” system to encourage players to enjoy a sustainable and balanced PUBG MOBILE experience. Players will be requested to confirm their age to activate the Gameplay Management when they login for the first time, while players under the age of 18 have to acknowledge a gaming advisory before they can start the game. Also, the system will use pop-up notification about game playing time to reminder players to have a rest or stop the game. The Gameplay Management system has been deployed recently in certain areas, including Asian and North African countries, including Indonesia, India, Nepal, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. The Gameplay Management system will be deployed in other markets in stages.

PUBG MOBILE celebrates the continued success with the all-new 0.12.5 content update.Available today on the App Store and Google Play, the free update introduces the anticipated Royale Pass Season 7 and a bevy of new gears and customizable player skin outfits.

PUBG MOBILE 0.12.5 Update Details

Today’s PUBG MOBILE update includes:

  • New Royale Pass – Players can dive into the Royale Pass Season 7 for exclusive outfits, emotes, additional rewards and the all-new EZ Mission License, which offers exclusive discounts and the chance to open crates immediately;
  • New Weapon – The Skorpion single-fire and semi-automatic machine pistol drops into all PUBG MOBILE maps, and is ready to rip apart enemies with 9mm rounds and five attachment slots;
  • Rare Skins – Players can now customize their avatars with three exclusive new parachutes, clothing, airplane skins and more;
  • Added Servers – After much anticipation, the official Middle East server is now live for reduced lag, with more regions to be added soon;
  • Gameplay Improvements – Several in-game adjustments and updates have been made for players, including subscription adjustments, a new BP category tab for the shop, tuned audio and more.

PUBG MOBILE is available to download for free on the Official Website, App Store and Google Play

ABOUT PUBG MOBILE

PUBG MOBILE is based on PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS, the phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles and supplies, and defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone.

For more information, please visit the official PUBG MOBILEaccounts on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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Accidental Queens’ Audio-based Narrative Mystery Alt-Frequencies Launches Today

Accidental Queens’ Audio-based Narrative Mystery Alt-Frequencies Launches Today

From the creators of the indie hit ‘A Normal Lost Phone’ and co-produced by ARTE (Bury me, my Love) comes an intriguing new mystery with entirely unique gameplay mechanics

PARIS – May 16th, 2019 — Lauded development studio Accidental Queens (A Normal Lost Phone), co-producer ARTE (Bury me, my Love) and publisher Plug In Digital confirmed that their narrative-driven, audio-based mystery game lands on PC and mobile today.

The studio has also released a brand new launch trailer to celebrate the game’s arrival, which you can watch here.

Alt-Frequencies tasks players with unravelling a mystery taking place between multiple radio stations among a disparate group of people, intersecting where interactive investigation meets podcasting. Record, rewind time and broadcast snippets of radio shows to find out the truth about the time loop, a conspiracy and the biggest vote in history.

Alt-Frequencies supports Visually Impaired players and Blind gamers with inclusion of players of various disabilities being a cornerstone of the game design. In Alt-Frequencies players will solve a series of puzzles to progress in their investigation. A radio/audio format is used as the game’s key mechanic, delivering an innovative and original method of non-linear storytelling which has become the signature calling card of acclaimed development studio Accidental Queens.

Players will get an intimate look into the lives of radio hosts, conspiracy theorists, students, politicians, underground activists, train station managers and even a dog as they manipulate and redistribute information between them and impact their lives in various ways.

The official soundtrack for the game is available to preorder, and you can listen to already released tracks on Bandcamp: https://alt-frequencies.bandcamp.com/album/alt-frequencies-soundtrack

Keep tabs on Accidental Queens and Alt-Frequencies at https://altfrequencies.com/, and on social media @accidentalq and www.facebook.com/AccidentalQueens/.


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Fade to Silence Review

Fade to Silence

Developer: Black Forest Games
Publisher: THQ Nordic
Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows (Reviewed)
Release Date: 30 April 2019
Price: $39.99 USD/$59.95 AUD – Available Here

Video Review

Overview

An endless winter has fallen on Earth. Eldritch horrors now prowl the wilderness. You are Ash, a man battling with his own internal Eldritch horror while trying to create a safe haven for his daughter. To do so, Ash will need to venture out into the wilderness to scavenge supplies, rescue survivors, and battle back against the horrors.

Story

Fade to Silence is a rogue-lite survival game, so storytelling is minimalist. Players will learn about the world from exploring, chatting with survivors, listening to the Eldritch horror, and dreaming during rest breaks. The writing is generally ham fisted, awkward, and at times cringe inducing. The interactions with survivors are too occasional to develop any serious attachment to them. The Eldritch horror that pesters Ash is maddening for all the wrong reasons, as it is repetitive and annoying instead of creepy. At best, the story is context for the game, at worst, it’s a nuisance.

Gameplay

Fade to Silence mixes elements of Dark Souls-type action, survival, and rogue-lite gameplay. Ash’s actions are restricted by his stamina bar, so players need to choose their actions wisely in combat. Resources do not respawn, so healing items are limited. Dodging, parrying, and blocking is a must for long term success. The combat system is solid. Attacks are well telegraphed, leaving much to player skill. There are a few hitches where Ash may get stuck on something in the environment, but it is not a common occurrence.

The game offers two difficulties. Explorer mode has unlimited lives, more resources, better followers, and is generally more forgiving. The main mode is not. Resources and respawns are limited, so players will need to plan ahead of time what they will craft to get themselves out of the gate and moving forward. Surviving outside of the settlement is tough. Staying warm is a constant challenge, especially when blizzards drive down the temperatures and drop visibility down to zero. Fade to Silence is not the type of game players will master on the first playthrough. It’s a game of trial and error to find out the most efficient way through the tech tree and the map.

Being a rogue-lite, permanent death does not wipe all progress. Players are able to purchase boons for their next playthrough with items collected from major story events and clearing strongholds. The boons range from bonus starting resources to saved buildings and equipment. Additionally, Ash becomes stronger and more resilient each playthrough by collecting certain items. They are a huge time saver and create some feeling of progression between attempts.

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Getting into Fade to Silence can be difficult. The tutorial is barebones, with players only taught the basics of combat and gathering before being sent into the world. There are slightly more detailed instructions in the survival guide, but better tooltips would have been appreciated.

The pace of the game is slow. Ash has a slow, plodding footspeed and limited stamina for sprinting. Unlocking the dogsled and wolves will speed up the pace by a bit, but I find the dogsled controls to be clumsy. The hassle of having to move the dog sled into place, hopping on, travelling, and hopping off barely outweighs walking on your own two feet. Additionally, players will need to stick to the path, or they will be in for a bumpy ride and risk flipping the sled. Navigating is particularly brutal because there is no GPS type arrow, so players will need to squint through the snow to find the path and constantly pull up the map to figure out where to go.  Early playthroughs are brutal until the sled is unlocked and the ability to retain the sled between playthroughs is purchased. The slow walking pace and the large distances between points of interest means players will spend quite a bit of time staring at the wintery environment.

Fade to Silence is a real grind due to the repeated playthroughs, the poor tutorials, the slow movement speeds, and missing quality of life features. Base building is a time and resource expensive process, but buildings can’t be moved once built. The buildings that are retained between playthroughs appear to stay in the same place, so players will need to destroy perfectly good buildings. Starting new games will take players through the initial tutorial each time, instead of providing the option to skip through.

The controls in Fade to Silence is rough. The game is built with consoles in mind, as controllers feel more natural. The menus are radial and designed for thumb sticks. Item management and crafting feels messy and unintuitive. The options for PC users are also limited. Basics like toggle to aim or sprint is missing. Several menu keys are hardcoded, so those who don’t use WASD or QWERTY keyboards may have trouble.

Visuals

The visuals are a mixed bag. Fade to Silence’s environment is nice. A lot of time has clearly been spent to create the winter wasteland where nature and Eldritch horrors battle to reclaim the remains of humanity. The enemy character design is good. The Eldritch horrors look alien, serving as a foil to the natural environment. On the other hand, the character models are rather clunky and awkward looking.

Audio

The audio experience is rough. The sound effects are probably the best of the bunch. A lot of attention has been paid to the sound of footsteps treading across a variety of wintery terrain. The sound effect alerts for low health, hunger, and cold are played way too often. Replacing half of the sound effect cues with visual cues would provide the same effect and be less annoying. The music itself is decent, mostly excelling at creepy horror-style music to build tension. The biggest issue lies in the inappropriate or overuse of tension setting music. The squeaky strings kick in randomly for no apparent reason, making the music ineffective when tension should be built up. The voice acting is also poor. Ash’s voice actor is barely passable, and everyone else falls behind. The player is supposed to develop a fatherly bond with Ash’s daughter, but her voice actor is bad enough for me to desire as little contact with her as possible.

Overall

The premise of a hardcore rogue-lite survival game is an attractive one. Unfortunately, Fade to Silence struggles with lousy writing, bad pacing, poor quality of life decisions, and a clunky feeling that never goes away. I can see a very small niche of gamers who will be willing to put up with the game’s quirks in exchange for a tough game combining Dark Souls-type combat and survival gameplay. On the other hand, most gamers can avoid the game’s clumsy execution and never feel like they’ve missed out in life.

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’39 DAYS TO MARS’ NINTENDO SWITCH EDITION OUT TODAY Joins Xbox One and Steam Releases

’39 DAYS TO MARS’ NINTENDO SWITCH EDITION OUT TODAY
Joins Xbox One and Steam Releases

May 16th, 2019 — Developer It’s Anecdotal is excited to announce its puzzle-adventure game 39 Days to Mars is now available on Nintendo Switch™ for $14.99 — join Sir Albert Wickes and The Right Honourable Clarence Baxter for an exciting 19th century adventure! 

39 Days to Mars is a 1-2 player co-operative adventure game set in an alternate reality some 150 years in the past. You’re tasked with piloting the HMS Fearful — a masterpiece of unreliable engineering — on its maiden voyage to Mars. When the steam engine runs out of coal, the ship’s cat shreds the navigation chart, and the tea gets cold, it becomes clear that interstellar transportation isn’t a walk in the park. It will take the talents of two working together on a mix of puzzles and action sequences to get to Mars in one piece (let alone in 39 days).

39 Days to Mars is also out on Xbox One, Windows PC, Mac, and Linux platforms. The Additional Victorian Adventures content update released on PC in 2018 is included as part of the console edition as well.

To find out more, visit: itsanecdotal.com/39days

Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/504920/39_Days_to_Mars/

Xbox One page: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/39-days-to-mars/9nhd9tbk2m03

Developer on Twitter: @ItsAnecdotal

© 2019 Nintendo

About It’s Anecdotal

It’s Anecdotal is the one-person indie development studio of Philip Buchanan. Having previously worked on titles such as Lara Croft GO and Hitman GO, Philip is now focused on bringing small indie titles to life. Working out of Montreal, Canada; and Christchurch, New Zealand, his aim is to produce concise games that give memorable experiences and have strong atmosphere.

Pacifists, Rejoice! Multiplayer Survival RPG CryoFall Adds Dedicated PvE Servers

Pacifists, Rejoice! Multiplayer Survival RPG CryoFall Adds Dedicated PvE Servers

New update lets PvE players focus on creative community-building and exploration while balancing the competition for PvP survivalists

HAMBURG, Germany May 16, 2019 – Publisher Daedalic Entertainment and developer AtomicTorch Studio have released a new free content update for the sci-fi multiplayer survival RPG CryoFall introducing dedicated PvE servers, one of the community’s most requested features. Players interested in peaceful exploration, survival and community-building on CryoFall’s alien world can now enjoy the game in cooperation with each other more fully without the pressure of bloodshed.

In addition, several improvements have been made based on community feedback to balance PvP servers, where going rogue is always an option and survival of the fittest is ultimately all that matters. To decrease the likelihood players log back on to find their bases and possessions devastated, a new 7-10 PM local time raiding window* has been introduced to ensure that most raids happen when players are likely to be online to fight back directly. But this doesn’t mean PvP players can rest easy. Bombs now do more damage, and the chests that protect your belongings can now be more easily opened by invaders.

CryoFall delivers a complex survival experience with unlimited opportunities for players to make their mark on a hostile alien world full of secrets, dangers and wealth. Discover new ways of farming, hunting, cooking, crafting, mining, building and trading, with multiple specializations available per character. Work with your fellow players to build a functional new society, or succumb to the most basic of urges and take what others have worked so hard to build. Whether you choose PvE or PvP, CryoFall offers a richly varied gameplay experience, featuring:

  • Complex crafting and industrial system, including oil refining and lithium extraction.
  • Various stages of technological progress (primitive, industrial, modern, post-modern, sci-fi).
  • Farming with complex crop growth simulation, fertilizers, etc., and diverse cooking options.
  • Wide range of player interactions and roles with specialization options emphasizing meaningful interactions, rather than just combat.
  • Fully functional economy simulation with coin minting, trading and automated vending machines managed by players.
  • Carefully handcrafted maps and locations (plus map editor).
  • Storyline elements discovered through exploration.
  • Diverse environments with several biomes (temperate, desert, tropical, boreal, wasteland, etc.).
  • In-house developed Renkei Engine™, allowing hundreds of players on the same server.
  • Complex character simulation with several dozens of status effects (e.g., bleeding, poisoning, radiation, etc.).
  • Extensive modding capabilities, including real-time code editing.

CryoFall is currently available for Windows PC via Steam Early Access and will be on sale for 10% off later today.

For more information, visit http://cryofall.com. For the most recent patch notes, visit the game on Steam.

*Community server owners are free to configure these raiding hours as they wish or even disable the feature altogether.

About Daedalic Entertainment

Daedalic Entertainment publishes and develops high-quality games for all platforms. The company has a diverse line-up of high-quality titles, including classic adventures, RPGs, and strategy and multiplayer games. With more than 80 employees, Daedalic is currently developing a new line-up of innovative games across consoles, PC and mobile platforms.

Among the AAA titles in production at the studio are the team-RTS A Year of Rain (PC), as well as The Lord of the Rings – Gollum (multiplatform). A Year of Rain combines classical elements like base-building and a comprehensive story campaign with hero-focused and team-oriented gameplay. The Lord of the Rings – Gollum is an action-adventure that tells the story of Gollum from a perspective never witnessed before in any storytelling media, all the while staying faithful to the legendary books of J.R.R. Tolkien.

Based in Hamburg, Germany, Daedalic is one of Europe’s most acclaimed publishers and developers. With a total of 32 awards in the German Developers Award (including multiple accolades for “Studio of the Year”) and 11 German Computer Game Awards for genre-defining games such as Deponia, Edna & Harvey, Silence, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth, The Long Journey Home, and State of Mind, Daedalic is a record holder for the two most prestigious games awards in Germany.

About AtomicTorch Studio

Founded in 2013, AtomicTorch Studio is an independent game development company based in Singapore. Their goal is to develop innovative, fun and accessible games that fuse gameplay and visuals from classic old-school titles with modern technologies and novel ideas. CryoFall marks the third and most ambitious game by the studio.

NEW SUPER MARIO MAKER 2 DETAILS REVEALED IN LATEST NINTENDO DIRECT PRESENTATION

NEW SUPER MARIO MAKER 2 DETAILS REVEALED IN LATEST NINTENDO DIRECT PRESENTATION

The presentation also introduced Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers, a new exclusive way for Nintendo Switch Online members to save on digital purchases

16th May, 2019 – During the Super Mario Maker 2 Direct video presentation, Nintendo shared new details about Super Mario Maker 2, launching exclusively for Nintendo Switch on 28th June. The deep dive into the game revealed some of what’s new in Super Mario Maker 2, including new course parts and tools; a new single-player story mode with more than 100 Nintendo-created courses; new course themes; details about online course sharing*; options to create and play together with others**; and information about a special offer for Nintendo Switch Online members. The presentation also announced the upcoming Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational 2019 tournament, streaming live online the weekend before E3 from Los Angeles.

To view the entire Nintendo Direct video chock-a-block with exciting new details, visit http://www.nintendo.com.au/nintendo-direct. Some of the highlights revealed in the video include:

  • What’s New?: There are a ton of new course parts, tools and features for creators to use in Super Mario Maker 2, some of which include:
    • Slopes – Create angled surfaces by just picking a direction and setting the length. Gentler slopes are an additional option as well.
    • Angry Sun – Remember the angry sun that attacked Mario in Super Mario Bros. 3? It’s back and ready to put the pressure on players in this new game.
    • ON/OFF Switch – Hit an ON/OFF Switch, and all the red and blue blocks in the course will swap. Setting them up wisely will help players create tricky puzzles and obstacles.
    • Water Level – The water level in Super Mario Maker 2 can be adjusted in the Forest theme, so only half the course can be underwater if that’s what the player wants. Water can even be set to rise and fall at different speeds over time.
    • Banzai Bill – The red variations of these classic Super Mario enemies have a homing function that chases poor Mario wherever he goes.
    • Co-op Making: Pass a Joy-Con controller to a friend to create a course together.
    • To Be Continued…: There are more new secrets in Super Mario Maker 2. Players will have a blast experimenting with all the tools and features they can use to create the courses of their dreams.
  • Story Mode: In the single-player Story Mode, which can be played entirely offline, Mario sets out to help rebuild Princess Peach’s castle. To fund this reconstruction project, he needs to collect Coins, which he can earn by accepting jobs from the bulletin board and completing the associated courses. Story Mode is a great way for makers to get inspired, with more than 100 original Nintendo-crafted courses to play.
  • New Course Themes: In addition to all the course themes from the original game, players will be able to create and play courses using the Desert, Snow, Forest and Sky themes. These themes feature new music by veteran Super Mario series composer Koji Kondo. The new Moon course part can be used to unlock night versions of course themes. And depending on the theme used, wild things will happen at night, including floating Goombas, dimmed lighting in the Ghost House and sandstorms in the Desert. Some items might even transform during nighttime…
  • Super Mario 3D World: Players can choose to create their courses in the style of Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World, New Super Mario Bros. U and a new style based on Super Mario 3D World. Some new features unique to this style include:
    • Cat Mario – Cat Mario can climb walls, scratch, slide and pounce on enemies. Players can even use Cat Mario to climb up the Goal Pole.
    • Clear Pipe – Clear Pipes can be placed in any shape the player wants, but they have to be careful, as enemies can also slide through these transparent pipes.
    • Koopa Troopa Car – Hop in this sweet ride and zoom through the course. Players just need to make sure not to crash!
    • Track Block – The Track Block will follow any path the player draws. The blue one starts moving when the player steps on it.
    • Piranha Creeper – The Piranha Creeper follows the path that the player draws, extending its dangerous spiky stem around the course.
    • Who’s Who in Super Mario 3D World?: A cast of other familiar faces will also make appearances in Super Mario Maker 2, so players are in for a treat.
  • Course World: An online hub where players can play and share courses, as well as play together, Course World is available for players around the world who have a membership to Nintendo Switch Online. Players can browse by Popular Courses, New Courses or even search for specific tags like “puzzle-solving” or “autoscroll” using a pre-defined set of filters. Once a course is downloaded, it can be played anytime – even offline. Players can also personalise their Mii character’s appearance using items like shirts and hats that unlock after completing various objectives. In Endless Challenge, players will try to complete as many Course World courses as possible on the difficulty of their choice before getting a game over. Earning impressive scores in this mode might even get the player on the Leaderboards.
  • Play Together: In Course World, players can play courses with people from all over the world. When playing with four players, players can choose Mario, Luigi, Toad or Toadette.
    • Multiplayer Versus – Four players face off in a side-scrolling showdown in this online multiplayer mode. Each player will be assigned a different character, then race each other in a randomly selected course. The player who clears the course first wins and increases their Versus Rating.
    • Multiplayer Co-op – In this online mode, up to four players must work together to beat the course. If one player finishes it, everyone wins.
    • Nearby Play – If up to four players each own a Nintendo Switch console and a copy of Super Mario Maker 2, one of them can set up a virtual room that the others in the same location can join to play together, each on their own console. Only the player setting up the room needs an internet connection.
  • Super Mario Maker 2 + Nintendo Switch Online Bundle: Launching in stores and digitally in Nintendo eShop on 28th June in addition to the stand-alone game, there will also be a Limited Edition bundle which includes a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership with a suggested retail price of AU$94.95 / NZ$106.45. Players can also get an exclusive Super Mario Maker 2-themed Nintendo Switch stylus when they pre-order the Super Mario Maker 2 Limited Edition from Nintendo eShop, or by pre-ordering either version from selected retailers (while stocks last). A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to use the game’s online features. The stand-alone game will launch with a suggested retail price of AU$79.95 / NZ$89.95.
  • Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers: this exclusive offer allows Nintendo Switch Online members to buy two Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers for just AU$134.95 / NZ$148.45. Each voucher can be redeemed for a download version of any game from the programme’s catalogue, so members can get two games together at a reduced price. For example, if members redeem one voucher to pre-order Super Mario Maker 2, and use the other to download Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, they’ll save AU$34.95 / NZ$41.45 from the combined Nintendo eShop price for this pair of games. This program is a great way to get two games, including the latest pre-orders, at a discounted price. Vouchers are redeemable for one year from the date of purchase and don’t have to be used at the same time. Nintendo Switch Online members can buy and redeem Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers via Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch.
  • Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational 2019 – On 9th June AEST, four members of the Super Mario Maker community will compete in a variety of wild and unpredictable Super Mario Maker 2 courses designed by Nintendo’s Treehouse team. The event will open up the festivities at The Theatre at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles, starting at 4:00am AEST / 6:00am NZST and will be followed by the Splatoon 2 World Championship 2019 and the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate World Championship 3v3 2019. For more information, visit https://e3.nintendo.com/***.

For more information about Super Mario Maker 2, visit https://www.nintendo.com.au/catalogue/super-mario-maker-2.

* Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online play. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. https://www.nintendo.com.au/switch-online

** Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode (sold separately).

*** This content is presented by Nintendo of America. Please check www.nintendo.com.au for information specific to Australia and New Zealand.

Additional Links:
Nintendo Switch website: http://www.nintendo.com.au/nintendo-switch/
Nintendo Australia website: http://www.nintendo.com.au/  
Nintendo Australia Twitter: https://twitter.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo Australia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo AU on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/nintendoau

DIVE DEEP INTO THE RABBIT HOLEWITH ALL-NEW ‘WAR IN WONDERLAND’ EVENT FOR LINEAGE 2: REVOLUTION

DIVE DEEP INTO THE RABBIT HOLEWITH ALL-NEW ‘WAR IN WONDERLAND’ EVENT FOR LINEAGE 2: REVOLUTION

All New Alice-in-Wonderland-themed Content, Monsters, and Items Now Available to Players

LOS ANGELES – MAY 15, 2019 – The Heroes of Aden have an all-new threat to face and conquer in Wonderland as Netmarble Corp. issues its latest update that brings the mad world of the Alice in Wonderland novel to the popular mobile massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), Lineage 2: Revolution. Thanks to the mistake of Varot the curious cat, players can step into Wonderland and join forces with Alice on a quest to save her world with the new ‘War in Wonderland’ update.

Inspired by the classic Alice in Wonderland novel, Lineage 2: Revolution’s War in Wonderland update adds a special Temporal Rift Dungeon – Alice’s Dream – that lets players enter the world of Wonderland at Level 10 where they will encounter weird animals, card soldiers, and the Cheshire Cat as the final boss. An all-new Adena Vault – Queen’s Treasure Chest – will be available for entry at Level 35 where expert players can conquer Card captains and soldiers for rewards.

Other updates to Lineage 2 Revolution’s War in Wonderland event include:

  • Alice in Wonderland-Themed Items – Introduced in this update are Alice-themed items for players to collect and enjoy. These include new costumes, an all-new Mount and Agathion, and 3D Wonderland Wardrobe Tickets that allow players to try on all event costumes for a limited time.
  • Cloak and Costume Substats – Starting today, cloak and costume stats will be categorized into ‘collection bonus’ and ‘equipped effect’ items. ‘Collection Bonus’ items apply its bonus regardless of the player’s loadout while ‘Equipped Effect’ items only activate when players equip them. Once all War in Wonderland costumes are collected, players can expect 30,000 CP from these items.
  • Event Field Monsters & World Bosses – Later this month, monsters inspired the rabbits in Alice in Wonderland, will appear in game and a new Event World Boss, Elnagandr, will be added to the last half. These monsters drop special items when defeated.

Lineage 2: Revolution is a groundbreaking MMORPG bringing top-quality visuals, a massive open-world, and large-scale PvP to mobile devices. Powered by the Unreal Engine, the game features stunning visuals, large-scale open-world combat where up to 200 players can battle in real-time on a single screen – all in a gorgeous, fully-featured, persistent world MMORPG that can be enjoyed alongside millions around the world, all within the palm of your hands.

Lineage 2: Revolution is available on iOS and Android. For more information regarding Lineage 2: Revolution, visit the game information website (http://l2.netmarble.com) and the official Facebook page (https://facebook.com/OfficialLineage2Revolution/).

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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 5,500 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 http://company.netmarble.com.

The first eight-player raid in franchise history “Operation Dark Hours” is playable from this Friday.

The first eight-player raid in franchise history “Operation Dark Hours” is playable from this Friday.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — May 15, 2019 — Ubisoft announced that “Operation Dark Hours”, the first eight-player raid in Tom Clancy’s The Division franchise history will be playable from 3am AEST Friday, 17 May. Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 is available on the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.

With “Operation Dark Hours”, Ubisoft introduces the toughest of all challenges to date. “Operation Dark Hours” will test the teamwork and ability of the most experienced agents who have reached World Tier 5 and defeated Tidal Basin. Operation Dark Hours will bring Agents to Washington National Airport, controlled by the Black Tusks who are using it to fly in even more soldiers and supplies. Capturing the airport will strike a significant blow to their operations. Players will discover that the technology available to the Black Tusk is even more advanced than what they had to face so far.

Players will take on some of the games’ most challenging bosses yet. In a team of 8 players, agents will have to figure out the fight mechanics and work closely as a team to execute their strategy in order to overcome these tenacious opponents. The Raid will reward players with exclusive loot, such as new gear sets, an exotic weapon as well as other unique rewards.

The first team to complete “Operation Dark Hours” after it goes live will be forever immortalized in-game by having their team photo and names displayed in The Division 2’s White House for all players to see. All other players that complete “Operation Dark Hours” until May 23 will receive a commemorative Arm Patch, while players who complete the raid after those dates will be rewarded with a clan banner icon and a trophy in their clan space.

Fans can follow the race to the World First by checking out “Operation Dark Hours: Race to a World First” Twitch Rivals Program at https://www.twitch.tv/twitchrivals.

Led by Massive Entertainment in collaboration with seven other studios around the world*, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 is the next evolution in the open-world online shooter RPG genre that the first game helped establish. Set seven months after a deadly virus was released in New York City, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 brings players into a fractured and collapsing Washington D.C. The world is on the brink, its people living through the biggest crisis ever faced in human history. As veteran Division agents, players are the last hope against the complete fall of society as enemy factions vie for control of the city. If Washington D.C. is lost, the entire nation falls. Building upon more than two years of listening to and learnings from The Division community, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 will offer a substantial campaign that organically flows into a robust endgame, to create a cohesive and meaningful experience for all types of players, helping players emphasize their freedom to make strategic choices and hone their own approach.

For more information on Tom Clancy’s The Division 2, please visit: tomclancy-thedivision.ubisoft.com. For the latest news on Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 and all of Ubisoft’s games, visit Ubisoft News: news.ubisoft.com.

About Tom Clancy’s The Division 2

Led by Massive Entertainment in collaboration with seven other studios around the world*, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 is the next evolution in the open-world online shooter RPG genre that the first game helped establish. Set seven months after a deadly virus was released in New York City, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 brings players into a fractured and collapsing Washington D.C. The world is on the brink, its people living through the biggest crisis ever faced in human history. As veteran Division agents, players are the last hope against the complete fall of society as enemy factions vie for control of the city. If Washington D.C. is lost, the entire nation falls. Building upon more than two years of listening to and learnings from The Division community, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 will offer a substantial campaign that organically flows into a robust endgame, to create a cohesive and meaningful experience for all types of players, helping players emphasize their freedom to make strategic choices and hone their own approach.

*Associate studios are Ubisoft Reflections, Red Storm Entertainment, Ubisoft Annecy, Ubisoft Leamington, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Bucharest and Ubisoft Sofia

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.

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New Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint Trailer Introduces Jay Skell

Ubisoft released a new Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint trailer. The story trailer sets the stage for the game by introducing Jace Skell and his company Skell Technology. Based on the Auroa archipelago, the company specializes in drone and AI technology. Previously a peaceful technology, the drones are now lethal, autonomous weapons attacking politicians and wreaking terror.

The Ghosts are inserted into Auroa after the Jace Skell can no longer be contacted while the drones continue their offensive strikes. Players will fight for their lives against former Ghosts who have gone rogue and joined the Wolves. There’s no reinforcements coming, so players will need to scavenge equipment from their enemies, deal with battlefield injuries, and build camps to rest.

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint is set to launch on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC on October 4, 2019.

PUBG MOBILE TO ROLL OUT GAMEPLAY MANAGEMENT WORLDWIDE

PUBG MOBILE TO ROLL OUT GAMEPLAY MANAGEMENT WORLDWIDE

PUBG MOBILE reveals plans to help build a sustainable gaming ecosystem in one of the world’s most popular mobile games

LOS ANGELES – May 14, 2019 – PUBG MOBILE is introducing a new “Gameplay Management” system that encourages players to enjoy a sustainable and balanced PUBG MOBILE experience. Upon logging in for the first time, players will be asked to confirm their age to activate the Gameplay Management system. Players under the age of 18 will have to acknowledge a gaming advisory before they can start the game. Also, the system will use pop-up notifications about game time to reminder players to rest or stop the game.

The Gameplay Management system has been deployed recently in certain areas, including Asian and North African countries, including Indonesia, India, Nepal, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. The Gameplay Management system will deploy in other markets in stages. PUBG MOBILE will soon be one of the first mobile games to deploy a Gameplay Management system on a global basis. Releasing globally in various stages, the system will help gamers make informed time management choices when playing PUBG MOBILE. As PUBG MOBILE grows into one of the world’s most trending mobile games, it is devoted to providing a better gaming environment and being proactive in building a balanced and sustainable online gaming ecosystem.

PUBG MOBILE is committed to being a responsible interactive entertainment provider. With experts worldwide examining the impacts of technology and videogames on players of all ages, our team wants to ensure our community is equipped to make informed choices when it comes to PUBG MOBILE,” said Vincent Wang, General Manager of Global Publishing Department, Tencent Games. “Today’s announcement is a proactive step in ensuring that hundreds of millions of players worldwide can continue to enjoy PUBG MOBILE in a sustainable manner.”

PUBG MOBILE will assess user feedback and experience to adjust and enhance the Gameplay Management system as it scales to a global deployment. PUBG MOBILE will also launch initiatives to educate players on the benefits of the Gameplay Management system. PUBG MOBILE strives to further encourage players around the world to develop a positive mindset while they enjoy PUBG MOBILE.

PUBG MOBILE is available to download for free on the Official Website, App Store and Google Play

ABOUT PUBG MOBILE

PUBG MOBILE is based on PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS, the phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles and supplies, and defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone.

For more information, please visit the official PUBG MOBILEaccounts on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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