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

ASSASSIN’S CREED^® ODYSSEY UNVEILS A WORLD OF DANGER AND LEGENDS

Mercenaries, The Cult of Kosmos, Legendary Animals and Mythological Creatures Will Challenge Players Over the Course of Their Odyssey          

Sydney, Australia — August 21, 2018 — Today, at Gamescom, Ubisoft showcased a world of danger and legends in Assassin’s Creed® Odyssey.  Ancient Greece, 431BCE, a land rich with myths and legends, in the midst of the Peloponnesian War, fought between Sparta and Athens. This world is ruled by the gods, and shaped by myths and legendary creatures. The creative team behind Assassin’s Creed Odyssey recaptured this pivotal moment in history when mythology merged with religion and tradition, shaping Ancient Greek life.

As Alexios or Kassandra, players will encounter these myths firsthand, in the form of Legendary Animals and Mythical Creatures, while battling Mercenaries and defying the Cult of Kosmos. Mercenaries, skilled warriors, will hunt Alexios or Kassandra if they’re caught breaking the law. These tenacious enemies boast advanced combat techniques and abilities, wield valuable weapons and can be accompanied by predatory pets. They will relentlessly track the hero on land and sea as soon as a bounty is placed over their head.

Over the course of their Odyssey, players will encounter Legendary Animals, inspired by the Herculean myths including the Nemean Lion with impenetrable golden fur, the Lykaon Wolf, an evil beast cursed by the Gods themselves and Kallisto the bear, the angry mother of the Arcadians, to name a few. They will also have the chance to engage in battle with terrifying Mythical Creatures inspired by Greek legends, including Medusa.

Assassin’s Creed^® Odyssey will release worldwide on October 5, 2018, on the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.

Players who pre-order the Gold Edition, Digital Ultimate Edition, Medusa Edition, Spartan Edition or Pantheon Edition of Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey before October 2, 2018 will have the opportunity to play the game up to three days earlier.

For more information on Assassin’s Creed^®, please visit: assassinscreed.com

*Associate studios are Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Singapore, Ubisoft Bucharest Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Kiev, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Pune, with additional help from external partners Sperasoft and Technicolor.

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 trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

Starbreeze, Skybound Entertainment and 505 Games have announced that OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead is now expected to launch on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One on Feb. 6, 2019, in the Americas and Feb. 8, 2019, in Europe and other territories. The game is still expected to release on Windows PC on Nov. 6, 2018, in the Americas and Nov. 8, 2018, in Europe and the rest of the world.

OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead is playable to the public at gamescom this week with an all-new level called Underpass that shows off some of the game’s darkest corners. Visitors can get a taste of the action in Hall 9 of the ESL Arena. You can also check out a special gamescom message to fans from developer OVERKILL – A Starbreeze Studio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9k-dxNMFj0

Inspired by Robert Kirkman’s original graphic novels, OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead is a four-player co-op multiplayer shooter in which players must band together on a variety of missions and raids to find survivors, secure supplies and stay alive. Use stealth to evade enemies tactically, or dismember walkers limb from limb with brute force and firepower. Each of the game’s four playable characters has their own special abilities, skill trees, squad roles, play styles and background stories.

For more OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead, visit https://www.overkillsthewalkingdead.com, and follow the game on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram with #OTWD.

SKYBOUND GAMES PARTNERS WITH ADULT SWIM GAMES AND TEAM CHERRY TO BRING INDIE GAMES TO NEW PLATFORMS

Death’s Gambit and Hollow Knight Are the Latest Additions to Skybound’s Growing Slate

LOS ANGELES, CA (August 22, 2018) – Publishing venture Skybound Games today announced two new partnerships, bringing Death’s Gambit with Adult Swim Games to PS4, and Hollow Knight with Team Cherry to PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch through physical distribution.

“Hollow Knight and Death’s Gambit represent the very best of independent game development,” said Skybound Games CEO Ian Howe. “I’m thrilled to partner with Team Cherry, and Adult Swim and White Rabbit to bring them to retail.”

Death’s Gambit, a monster-slaying action RPG from Adult Swim and White Rabbit, will be available in the upcoming months. Players serve as an agent of Death in a stylized, gothic world of beasts, knights, and horrors that must be defeated in challenging battles. Hollow Knight, an epic 2D action-adventure featuring an assortment of creatures brought to life in moody detail, will be available in spring 2019.

“We are excited to partner with Skybound in distributing Death’s Gambit on PS4,” said Jeff Olsen, VP of Adult Swim Digital & Games. “The game has a passionate fanbase, and we know that a physical release from Skybound will be welcome news to them.”

“Skybound immediately impressed us with their experience and their focus on quality, and we can’t wait for them to deliver the definite version of Hollow Knight into players’ hands,” said Team Cherry Co-Founders Ari Gibson and William Pellen.

Death’s Gambit and Hollow Knight are the latest additions to Skybound Games’ growing slate since the venture was announced earlier this year. The first two projects published out of Skybound Games, The Long Dark from Hinterland and Slime Rancher from Monomi Park, will be available on Xbox One and PS4 platforms at retail on September 4, 2018. Skybound Games also recently announced a partnership with Lab Zero Games to publish Skullgirls, a fast-paced 2D fighting game that puts players in control of fierce warriors in a Dark Deco world, both digitally and physically.

More on Death’s Gambit can be found online at www.DeathsGambit.com and more on Hollow Knight can be found at http://hollowknight.com/.

About Skybound Games:
Skybound Games is a division of Skybound Entertainment that publishes videogames and tabletop games, focusing on unique and exceptional independently developed IP. Skybound Games expanded into the videogames space in 2018, led by CEO Ian Howe. The first slate of games to launch on retail platforms include Slime Rancher by Monomi Park, The Long Dark by Hinterland, and Skullgirls by Lab Zero Games.

Skybound’s tabletop games division, led by SVP Shawn Kirkham, include The Grimm Forest by James Hudson and Druid City Games, Pitchstorm by Ben Kepner, and Superfight and Red Flags by Jack Dire.

Skybound Games can be found on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

About Adult Swim Games:
Adult Swim Games oversees the production, publishing and marketing of original games created by independent developers from around the world. With more than 200 games across PC, mobile, web, console and VR, Adult Swim Games’ unique offerings have received numerous industry accolades — including five #1 rankings in the App Store and a finalist for the Seumas McNally Grand Prize at IGF. Popular titles include Robot Unicorn Attack, Pocket Mortys, and Duck Game.

About Team Cherry:
Team Cherry is an indie games developer in Adelaide, South Australia. Their mission is to build crazy, exciting worlds for players to explore and conquer.

Team Cherry’s first release is Hollow Knight, an epic adventure through an ancient kingdom of insects and heroes, available now on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac and Linux – and soon to be available in physical editions for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and XBox One, thanks to Skybound!