DYNASTY WARRIORS BRINGS THE BATTLE TO NINTENDO SWITCH™

DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition Available Now Through The Nintendo eShop

Hertfordshire, 27^th December 2018 – KOEI TECMO Europe announced today that DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition is now available for the first time digitally on the Nintendo Switch™ through Nintendo’s eShop.

This new compilation combines the original DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 with DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: Xtreme Legends; and it follows the kingdoms of Wei, Wu, Shu, and Jin through the actions of historical military and political figures as they fight for control over the Three Kingdoms of China. This new Definitive Edition, provides gamers all of the tactical action the beloved series is known for, along with most of the DLC released to date; including costumes and side-story scenarios for many popular warriors. 

In addition, DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition was recently released digitally for Windows 10 through the Microsoft Store. This marks the title’s first appearance on Windows 10 for PC gamers eager to jump into the one-versus-thousands hack-and-slash gameplay.

For more information about DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition, please visit the official site at http://www.dynastywarriors8.eu/xl/dx/, Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames, and Follow us on Twitter @koeitecmoeurope

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com

UBISOFT^® CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH A BRAND NEW THEMED-UPDATE ON THE JUST DANCE^® UNLIMITED PLATFORM

GET READY FOR MORE DANCE MOVES AND ICONIC SONGS, RELEASING TODAY

SYDNEY, Australia – December 21, 2018 – Today, Ubisoft^® announced a new content update for Just Dance^® 2019, the latest installment of the  #1 Music Videogame Franchise Of All Time*, to celebrate the upcoming holiday season. The update will offer Just Dance 2019 owners free content like playlists and online contests as well as some exclusively, iconic songs only accessible via Just Dance Unlimited, the successful dance-on-demand-streaming-service. Just Dance Unlimited allows owners access to more than 400 songs and numerous new content implemented all year long, including four massive updates dedicated to specific themes to celebrate iconic moments throughout the year.

The first update “Holiday Celebration” is designed to create joyful and unforgettable moments for the players and their families or friends during the holiday season, and will be live on December 20^th delivering six new songs accessible via Just Dance 2019 with an ongoing Just Dance Unlimited subscription or an active trial period.

• Done For Me – Charlie Puth ft. Kehlani
• Hala Bel Khamis – Maan Barghouth
• There Is Nothing Better In The World (Ничего на свете лучше нету) – Bremenskiye Muzykanty
• New Reality – Gigi Rowe (VIP made version by LaSabri)
• On Ne Porte Pas De Sous-Vêtements – McFly & Carlito
• Bang Bang Bang – BIGBANG (VIP made version by Matt Steffanina)

To celebrate this most beloved season for families, a special playlist “Winter has come” will be available from 20^th December to 10^th January gathering the most favorite Christmas songs of the current Just Dance catalogue:

• Crazy Christmas – Santa Clones
• Last Christmas – Santa Clones
• XMas Tree – Bollywood Santa
• Let It Go – Disney’s Frozen
• Moskau – Dancing Bros.
• Make It Jingle – Big Freedia
• Rasputin – Boney M.

Along with the release of the “Holiday Celebration” content, the Just Dance team will launch Holiday themed free events in the World Dancefloor, the online mode of Just Dance. Players can join dancers from all over the world to defeat a new Boss Family, participate in a winter Tournament or try out Just Dance Unlimited songs for free, for a limited time: :

• New Boss family to challenge: Big Santa, Twinkle, Sparkle – available from 20^th Dec. to 9^th January
• New Xmas Tournament – available on 21^st December, 28^th December and 4^th January at 7 pm CET
• A Happy Hour for Just Dance Unlimited happening every day from 20^th December to 9^th January from 6 pm CET – 7 pm CET. During this Happy Hour players will have free access to any Just Dance Unlimited song in the World Dancefloor: the perfect way to boost their party!

These events are available for all Just Dance 2019 owners on Nintendo Switch™, Wii U™, Xbox One, and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system.

Just Dance 2019 is already available on Nintendo Switch™, Wii U™, Wii™, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system. Each copy includes a free one-month trial of Just Dance Unlimited**, which will be automatically updated to include the latest content.

Available on PS4 and Xbox One, the Just Dance Controller App makes the game more accessible for current-gen owners with its phone scoring technology that allows players to dance without any additional accessories like cameras, available for free on iOS and Android.

For information on Just Dance 2019, the Just Dance Controller app, or Just Dance Unlimited, please visit: www.justdancegame.com. Follow Just Dance on Twitter @JustDanceGame and use hashtag #JustDance2019.

* Source: NPD, GfK & GSD – August 2017
**Available on Wii U, Xbox One, PS4 and Nintendo Switch

About Just Dance Controller App
The free Just Dance Controller App enables players to use their smartphone to play the game without any peripherals or added console cameras. The app transforms the player’s smartphone into a motion sensor that tracks the accuracy of their moves and allows them to navigate through the game.

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.

SUPER SMASH BROS. ULTIMATE BECOMES FASTEST-SELLING NINTENDO HOME CONSOLE GAME OF ALL TIME IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

Launch sales for new fighting game more than 80% higher than Super Mario Odyssey

20^th December, 2018 – With 74 playable fighters, over 100 stages, more than 800 music tracks and much more, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for Nintendo Switch isn’t just the biggest crossover in gaming history – it’s the fastest-selling game ever released for a Nintendo home console in Australia and New Zealand*, surpassing the launch sales of titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, all of which have shipped over 10 million copies to date.

The new game – which features action-packed fights between popular gaming characters like Mario, Link from The Legend of Zelda series, Donkey Kong, and dozens more – launched worldwide on 7^th December and has already made a record-breaking start. Total Australian and New Zealand sales over the game’s first three days were almost 80% higher than Super Mario Odyssey, which has gone on to ship more than 12 million copies worldwide. Along with strong sales at retail, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is also the fastest-selling game in Nintendo eShop ever.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is exclusively available for Nintendo Switch, the unique home console from Nintendo that lets you play anytime, anywhere, with anyone. Now coming into its second Christmas season, and driven by titles like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, Super Mario Party and more, Nintendo Switch has a growing catalogue of over 1,000 titles, covering all tastes and experience levels.

After just over 20 months on the market, five of Nintendo’s ten best-ever Australian and New Zealand home console software launches are on Nintendo Switch**: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, and now Super Smash Bros. Ultimate are all part of the wide range of games for everyone on Nintendo Switch.

“We are thrilled that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is now both the fastest-selling game in the series and our fastest-selling home console game in Australia and New Zealand,” said Managing Director of Nintendo Australia, Kamon Yoshimura. “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the biggest Super Smash Bros. ever, and we look forward to bringing exciting experiences to players in 2019 with new games in the Animal Crossing and Pokémon series, alongside Yoshi’s Crafted World, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and more.”

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is available now at retailers and in Nintendo eShop, and in a limited hardware bundle complete with branded Joy-Con controllers and dock and a download code for the game.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate becomes the fastest-selling game ever released for a Nintendo home console in Australia and New Zealand, with initial sales more than 80% higher than Super Mario Odyssey.

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

NETMARBLE ANNOUNCES KNIGHTS CHRONICLE COLLABORATION WITH FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST

Popular Anime Characters Edward, Alphonse, Roy Mustang and More Join the Adventure

LOS ANGELES, California (December 20, 2018) – Netmarble Corp. today unveiled that characters from the Fullmetal Alchemist animated series are coming to the mobile role-playing game Knights Chronicle to help ring in the New Year.

Six characters from Fullmetal Alchemist will appear in Knights Chronicle: The protagonist brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric, State Alchemist Roy Mustang, Lieutenant Riza Hawkeye, Crown Prince Ling Yao and the villainous homunculus Lust. All of the characters in the game are voiced by the same voice actors from the animated series.

In celebration of the Fullmetal Alchemist collaboration, Knights Chronicle will include a seven day check-in event, which will reward players with SSR Edward and additional rewards for each day that they participate. Also, the Lust Advent Dungeon will reward players with four-star SSR Lust upon completion, as well as the Planetary Proxene, which can be exchanged for additional four-star Fullmetal Alchemist Tickets.

The Fullmetal Alchemist collaboration begins on December 21 and will continue until January 10, so players should act quickly to get in on the action!

Knights Chronicle is available now in 140 countries. For more information on Knights Chronicle, please visit http://knightsgbweb.netmarble.com/.

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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.

Skybound Games Partners with Epic to Release Future Telltale’s The Walking Dead Episodes Exclusively on New Epic Games Store

Los Angeles, 20th December – Skybound Games and Epic Games have partnered to bring TELLTALE’S THE WALKING DEAD: THE FINAL SEASON on PC exclusively to the Epic Games store for all future purchases. Fans who already bought the season on a different PC platform will still receive the final two episodes through their previous point of purchase.

“The team at Epic owns a major chapter in the history of the game industry.  We’re excited to work together on their latest trans-formative event with the launch of the Epic Games Store.  Epic stepped up to the plate immediately to work with us in order to bring the original team back together and ensure fans will receive the completed season of TELLTALE’S THE WALKING DEAD: THE FINAL SEASON,” said President of Interactive Dan Murray and Skybound Games CEO Ian Howe in a joint-statement.

The third episode of TELLTALE’S THE WALKING DEAD: THE FINAL SEASON, “Broken Toys”, releases on 15th January,  2019.

About Skybound Games:
Skybound Games is a division of Skybound Entertainment that publishes video games and tabletop games, focusing on unique and exceptional independently developed IP. Skybound Games expanded into the video games space in 2018, led by CEO Ian Howe. The first two games brought to retail were Slime Rancher and The Long Dark, and titles launching soon include Skullgirls, Deaths Gambit, and more.

The tabletop division, led by SVP Shawn Kirkham, includes The Grimm Forest with James Hudson and Druid City Games, Pitchstorm with Ben Kepner, and Superfight and Red Flags with Jack Dire.

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

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About Epic Games:

Founded in 1991, Epic Games is the creator of Fortnite, Unreal, Gears of War, Shadow Complex, and the Infinity Blade series of games. Epic’s Unreal Engine technology brings high-fidelity, interactive experiences to PC, console, mobile, AR, VR and the Web. Unreal Engine is freely available at unrealengine.com. For more information, visit epicgames.com and check out @EpicGames.

GET SNOWED IN! “SLEIGH” ENEMIES FOR HOLIDAY DINNERS IN NEW BONE-CHILLING PUBG MOBILE SNOW MAP VIKENDI

Overhaul of new in-game features arrives in hit mobile battle royale’s latest update

LOS ANGELES – Dec. 21, 2018 – PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile (PUBG MOBILE) now offers fans the highly-anticipated Vikendi map and other major features in the newest 0.10.0 update, available for free on the App Store and Google Play. Set in a rugged tundra terrain riddled with deserted villages and other massive landmarks, the Vikendi map measures six by six kilometers in size, making it a perfect balance between the high intensity of Sanhok and the slow burn of the Erangel and Miramar maps.

Vikendi also delivers several new gameplay features, including the exclusive snowmobile vehicle to traverse the map, snowball fights on the spawn island and a fresh winter theme in the main menu. Several other all-new features arrive in PUBG MOBILE’s latest update, including:

• Cross-server Matchmaking – Players now can match with other players of the same rank across other servers for balanced gameplay
• Anti-Cheating Measures – Improved recognition for cheating with new report options for spectating players and additional penalties for quitting matches
• Firearm Upgrade System – New materials at the Lab are available for players to upgrade certain weapon finishes to unlock exclusive kill effects, broadcasts and death crate appearances
• Layout Improvements – Players’ best results in the Crew Challenge will now be displayed and players can now collect all daily mission awards all at once

This latest content update arrives just after Tencent Games and PUBG Corporation announced that PUBG MOBILE has surpassed 30 million concurrent users and 200 million downloads worldwide, excluding China. This momentous milestone was achieved just eight months after the game’s release.

PUBG MOBILE is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play.

PUBG MOBILE is based on PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS (PUBG), the original battle royale phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote island to do 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 MOBILE accounts on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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